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Lakeshore Fire Fighter Brian Shuttleworth (left) and Essex Fire and Rescue Captain Randy Kaufmann were hawking hotdogs for two good causes on Saturday at the Essex Shoppers Drug Mart.
by Jennifer Cranston Fire fighters from Essex and Lakeshore were set up outside Shoppers Drug Mart in Essex on Saturday raising money for the Children’s Safety Village and VON’s Windsor Essex County prenatal program. This is an ongoing partnership between the two fire services and Essex Shoppers to raise money for the betterment of the community. Three or four times a year the fire fighters bring out their trucks and more. They cook up hotdogs, and sell raffle tickets for prize baskets. Shoppers supplies the food and prizes. Firefighters traditionally donate their share to the Children’s Safety Village and Shoppers will donate to a variety of women’s health issues. This time it was local prenatal education. The fire fighters were on site with their Smoke Safety Trailer, letting children and their families get a hands-on “fire in the home” experience without the danger of an actual fire.
Residents want solutions to flooding by Jennifer Cranston Renee Rupert and Dave Cassidy addressed council on behalf of Essex residents looking for relief from flooding throughout the municipality. On September 10 the town experienced the latest in a long running series of floods that have filled residents’ basements with storm water and sewage. Essex Centre and McGregor Centre have been the hardest hit. A large group of residents from these areas filled council chambers
to capacity on Monday night looking for answers. “We’re here on behalf of the people in chambers, those who could not attend and those who chose not to come because they are too angry,” said Rupert. She showed several slides of flooded basements, streets and yards. She also shared videos of water backing directly out of toilets into people’s homes. The photos showed fecal matter left over in the basements after the water drained.
She shared several stories from residents throughout Essex Centre and other parts of the municipality who have experienced flooding. She explained that most residents can no longer get insurance for flooding and many of them have stopped using their basements all together. Several residents spoke of their own experiences as well. Many who had lived in their homes for a number of years believe that the problem has worsened with
new subdivisions and ongoing development. They believe the system is inadequate to support the growing town. It was pointed out that a recent media report revealed that a pumping station that serves McGregor and is run by Amherstburg needed upgrading 10 years ago. Angry, desperate and tearyeyed residents told personal stories of dream homes that are not worth what they paid and
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Residents want solutions to flooding... are un-sellable. They talked of basements they canÕ t use and disgusting messes they had to clean up. They told of the loss of personal items like baby photos and other keepsakes. Dave Cassidy wants the town to investigate how other municipalities have dealt with similar issues. He wants more investigation into cross connections between the storm water system and the sanitary sewer system. Ò IÕ m hoping that we can find a solution to flooding in Essex,” he said. Administration explained what they knew of the causes and
outlined the information they are still compiling. Ò We hear your concern and your anger,” said CAO Russ Phillips. Ò Your administration is working hard to find solutions and your councillors have been advocating for you.” Phillips talked about the work Chris Nepszy, Director of Infrastructure & Development, has been doing. He explained that Nepszy has spoken to hundreds of residents and been in several homes. Phillips explained that on that evening as much as five inches fell in three hours. Windsor Airport typically records about three and a half inches of rain for the entire month
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of September. “You can’t expect our system to handle over a monthÕ s worth of rain in three hours,” he said. He said that he had learned from ERCA that flooding is a universal problem created by global warming. Residents took issue with the idea that flooding is a new problem when they say it has been ongoing for years. They also took issue with what they call “a defeatist attitude” by administration. Nepszy admitted that he didnÕ t have a solution at the moment but that he has been working very hard on problem. He explained that he had to have as much information as possible in order to effectively solve the problem. He said he wants to fix the problem but he needs to know what to fix the problem with. He explained how homeowners could help by looking at their own systems for broken pipes and cross connections, and “wonky plumbing.” People needing assistance with this can find information on the townÕ s website or call the town for help. Ò If you need help inspecting your home, call us and weÕ ll help
you,” he said. Nepszy explained that he is consulting with everyone from ERCA to the builders who built homes in Essex. Ò We are talking with insurance companies to find out what we have to do to improve our
rating,” he added. Nepszy is asking for cooperation from residents. Ò If I need to see your basement please let me in. If you see smoke in the wrong place while we smoke the system, let me know,” he said. Smoke is a tool used to follow the path of existing pipes to find broken connections and cross connections. Rupert and Cassidy asked council to form a task force of
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administration, residents and others to work towards a solution for the problem. Councillors and administration welcomed the idea. Councillor Randy Voakes made a motion to form this task force by Nov. 10. He asked for a provision to allow the meetings to be open to non-committee members. The motion passed unanimously.
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Essex Council Notes for October 6 by Sylene Argent Iler Lodge sidewalk discussions Councillor Voakes led discussions pertaining to the concern of a lack of sidewalks around Iler Lodge Long Term Centre. Voakes talked to the Director of the facility and residents in that area. The issue, he explained, is that from Iler Lodge toward Hanlan Street there are no sidewalks. There is one from Iler Lodge to Main Street, however. During the nicer weather, staff takes the opportunity to help the residents get to Optimist Park. They have to travel on the road to get there. Residents have had safety concerns with this as they have to drive around them while they walk on the road or have to take extra precaution while backing out of their driveways. Voakes asked current Council, and the next term of Council, to introduce this into the 2015 budget deliberations. If it is approved at that point, he hoped the sidewalk would be in place by the spring. In the meantime, he hoped administration could come up with a cost estimate as he realizes this would be a large undertaking. Councillor Morley Bowman added Council should also consider a sidewalk on the Arner Townline towards Talbot Street nearing Lester Street. Council supported putting these two considerations in the 2015 budget deliberations for future discussion. Aviva Community Fund for indoor sport dome Glen Mills, Head Coach of the Essex Ravens, and Brandon Chartier approached Council about a new potential grant opportunity through the Aviva Community Fund. Through this daily online voting grant program, the Ravens and the Harrow Hurricanes have applied for a $100,000 grant to partially fund the erection of an air supported dome, likely to be around 160Õ x320Õ , plus space for equipment, HVAC, power generation, lead in to the doors, and a lobby area. They explained the project to Essex staff and Council and asked the Town about possible real estate available for this dome. Additional funds would be needed to pay for the entire costs of this facility, if they were successful in getting the grant. The community is urged to vote for what could be a multi-use, year round, indoor complex at www. avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf19736. Round one ends on October 13. It was hoped this initiative will be posted on the TownÕ s website to help spread the word. If everything goes successfully, it is hoped to have something in place by next fall.
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Mills asked if the Town would have some space available if these clubs were successful in receiving a grant for this initiative. Area baseball, soccer, and football clubs have been contacted about this initiative. Councillor Morley Bowman said it is important the community get behind this initiative. The Ravens is a strong organization, and this would be a great facility for the municipality and the Ravens. He added that Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services, needs to be involved with administration to find an appropriate spot in Essex Centre. Councillor Randy Voakes asked what would be wrong with considering the Memorial Arena property in the event it would be torn down. Mills said that, propertywise, that would be a decent place. The base floor and pad would be an asset to help out with the foundation. Voakes put a motion forward, which Council supported, that Council supports the project in principal. This suggests Council has a strong willingness to move forward with this project and will have administration look for a spot for this facility should it come to fruition.
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Advance poll in McGregor Another advanced poll will be held at the McGregor Community Centre on Wednesday, October 15 from 6-9 p.m. Project Zero introduced Essex Fire Chief Ed Pillon of Essex Fire & Rescue and Union Gas Manager Sean Sutton approached Council on Monday to introduce the new Ò Project ZeroÓ program. Pillon explained Project Zero is a public education campaign designed to help reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths in Ontario to zero. Though that is a hard goal to reach, it is possible, Pillon said. Union Gas is partnering with the Fire MarshalÕ s Public Fire Safety Council to provide five Ontario fire departments, including Essex Fire & Rescue, with a total of 175 smoke/carbon monoxide alarms for distribution to highrisk individuals in their communities. Essex received 35 of these systems. Sutton commented that safety is a priority for the community. And that includes safety for the workers and the work place, but also safety for the community as well. He was happy to partner with Essex on this project. In around 35 percent of preventable residential fires where there was a fatality in Ontario there were no Continued on Page 14
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Walking the walk When I was really young, going on an adventure meant traveling down the sidewalk in front of my family’s home on Jenner St. My world, at that time, consisted of the block around my house. Unfortunately, for me, the journey ended where the sidewalk ended and that meant I couldnÕ t head southwest on Iler Avenue. Anything in that direction was reserved for older kids, like my brother. Over forty years have passed and sadly the situation remains the same. There’s still no sidewalk there - and Iler Avenue isn’t alone in that. There are many other streets that lack sidewalks. As a result, pedestrians are forced to take to the road. I am glad councilor Voakes brought up the issue at Monday evening’s council meeting, speaking on behalf of the residents of Iler Lodge and other residents in the neighbourhood. If we want to work towards being an accessible municipality, then providing safe sidewalks for our
residents is a good step – perhaps one of the first steps – in getting us that label. As it stands, only parts of Essex Centre are accessible. Many of the subdivisions – new and old – most of the streets a few blocks in from the by-pass, parts of Fairview Avenue East, parts of Irwin Avenue, the Arner Townline, etc. lack sidewalks. I continue to have an issue with the lack of a sidewalk on Maidstone Avenue on the stretch from the high school to the Tim Horton’s and McDonald’s on the edge of town. That situation is dangerous. Having bike trails and walking paths in our parks are great, and IÕ m glad that people have worked hard to establish them. But now the focus needs to be on our neighbourhoods, where residents have no safe path and are forced to take to the streets and compete with vehicle traffic.
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Letter to the Editor Wow! Essex Memorial Spitfire We came home from a wonderful vacation, a guided bus tour through the Canadian Rockies. What a beautiful country we live in. Coming home is always nice, but especially this time with the Spitfire plane in place. It looks awesome, especially when coming into town down Victoria Street. Wow. I’d like to express my thanks to the Spitfire committee, especially to Mr. Michael Beale, and all those involved in bringing the Spitfire to Essex. In 1944, as a young boy, I lived in the Netherlands in the city of Utrecht, and close by was an expressway. Allied fighter planes (mostly Spitfires) would strafe anything that moved on it. There were some warehouses along the canal with storage outside under tarps. During air raids the air raid sirens would sound and when that happened we were supposed to go into the air raid shelters or stay in our homes, but some kids would go and hide under the tarps
and watch all the excitement, as there were lots of antiaircraft shells exploding in the sky. But I never saw a plane shot down. There were ten children in our family and I do not remember ever being scolded for not coming home when the air raid sirens sounded. There was a place near us where the Germans would tow the wrecks for scrap metal and we, as kids, would sometimes go through and see if we could find blood in the vehicles. I never did. Some time later, I was staying at my aunt and uncle’s. For the first time, we saw a plane shot down. It came right over the house where I stayed. It was a German plane. Later, we learned that it was shot down by a German antiaircraft crew. The crew had had too much to drink. Another time we saw so many allied airplanes that they covered the sky from horizon to horizon. They were on their way to bomb Germany. Continued on Page 5
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - What is that for? What is that for? I think that question was asked more than once during the installation of the Spitfire and the dedication ceremony. The question was referring to a stand on a pedestal that has a hinged lid and lock but there is nothing in it except dirt and leaves. As I sat watching the ceremonies I saw many people look into it expecting to see something. The question I ask is, ‘why is it impossible to have something done with it?Õ Here is the story. It was put there to identify the people whose names are on those stones along the pathway. It was donated as a memorial but soon after the stand and plastic top were destroyed. The owners of Forest Machine who made the first one made the one you can see there without charge and made it very sturdy. The idea was to put lexan plastic that is considered unbreakable, as the cover. So the names were entered again under this lexan but someone was determined to destroy it and with some heavy object cracked it. That meant rain seeped in and destroyed the writing that held
the information That has to be at least two years ago and nothing has been done for restoration. As a member of the Heritage committee at the station I have asked that it be restored or removed. I was promised that it would be restored but nothing has been done. Why do we have it over there? Perhaps now that the area is to become a park there will be action, but why not right away? It is in the gardens not far from the Spitfire. Does everyone know that the 30 stones along the walkway were provided under a trillium grant to remember people of Essex who made a contribution to the town? For instance, my name is one with the mention that I was a historian and the date the Three Rs was published. So the stand was put there so those stones could be explained. I see six of them were removed when work was under progress to install the Spitfire base. I must ask where they have been put. My question is when something is donated to the town is it not the responsibility of the town to take care of it? Hopefully, now that the area is to be lighted there will be less chance of vandalism in that area.
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Letter to the Editor Safety First Our councillors should be commended for their efforts in trying to beautify downtown Essex, to make Essex a tourist attraction. We have a state-of-the-art arena, a beautiful memorial cenotaph honouring our fallen war heroes, and most recently the addition of the Spitfire monument, honoring all the Essex County pilots who fought for our freedom during the Second World War. However, the next project on their agenda should be to install proper crosswalks in town, so that our citizens and visitors to town can walk safely and freely downtown to view our attractions. My wife and I recently visited Williamsburg, Virginia. As a newcomer, there was no doubt in my mind who had the right of way. The pedestrians. Every crosswalk was clearly marked, with amber flashing lights and a sign that said, Ò Stop for PedestriansÓ . There was no doubt by either pedestrian or the drivers.
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In Essex, no one seems to know who has the right of way. I have been driving for 50 years and IÕ m not even sure. So, to be on the safe side, I always stop for pedestrians - especially if they are school-aged. I have been almost rear-ended by the driver behind, not paying attention. IÕ ve been honked at and given the friendly gesture (we are a friendly bunch in Essex). Last week I witnessed a gentleman who started out to cross in front of Schinkels, stopped half way when he saw the car wasnÕ t stopping, the car slammed on the brakes and both stopped and stared at each other. I brought the need up with a councillor running for re-election when he stopped by our house soliciting for our vote. He explained that the province is responsible and that they are also very expensive. Other towns get approval from the province, so why canÕ t Essex? Regarding the cost, we came up with $100,000 real quick for the Spitfire monument, so surely we can get
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The most impressive of my memories is when the planes made food drops in the Netherlands. The people living in the western provinces, and especially in the large cities, went through the Ò hunger winter.Ó The Dutch railway workers (on the urging of the Dutch government in exile on request from the allies) had gone on strike. In retaliation, the Germans stopped any further transportation of food, much of which would have to come by ship through the canals. So now, I want to express my appreciation to Gerry Billing and all the airmen who gave so much during the war. I am proud of my Dutch heritage and even more
$5,000 per crosswalk or whatever the cost. The citizens of Essex and their visitors deserve to walk safely on our streets. It would be a shame for visitors to come to Essex, and go back home to their friends and say how beautiful Essex is, however; it isnÕ t safe to cross the street. That would make our efforts in beautifying Essex a failure. Kurt Schroeder Essex TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE WWW.FORSYTHTRAVEL.COM
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Harrow and Colchester meets Mayoral and Ward 3 Council candidates
Essex Mayoral candidates Ron Rogers, Ron McDermott, Bill Baker, and Andy Comber participated in the Meet the Candidates Night last Tuesday evening at the Harrow Arena.
by Sylene Argent On Tuesday, September 30, the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce invited Ward 3 and Mayoral hopefuls running
in the Essex Municipal Election to take part in a Meet the Candidates evening at the Harrow Arena. Organizers, and the candidates, were happy
to see a full house of interested voters. Four candidates are running for the Mayoral position, including incumbent Ron McDermott, Ron Rogers,
Andy Comber, and current Ward 3 Councillor Bill Baker. Five hopefuls are running for the two Ward 3 Council positions, including incumbent John Scott, Larry Snively, Paul Innes, Brenda Dunn, and Bill Caixeiro. Each of the candidates was given a few minutes to introduce themselves and their ideas and goals that would shape the next four years if they were elected. They also answered a series of questions. Ron McDermott has served Essex as Mayor for the past three terms of Council, being first elected in 2003. Since being elected he has wanted all four Wards to be one municipality, one family. When he was first elected, he wanted to get what the Town was in need of, including a new arena, fire hall, and sewage treatment plant in Essex Centre. All of these major goals have been met, he noted, with
Essex not only getting a new arena, but a complex with twin pads, under his guidance over the past three terms of Council. McDermott is also proud of some of the improvements done in the Harrow and Colchester area with continued Harbour improvements and the implementation of the Harrow soccer pitches. All of the projects were completed as a Council under his leadership, he noted. The Mayor has to take some responsibility for decisions whether the outcome was good or not so favourable, and in bringing the Town together. He thinks he has done a good job of that. Andy Comber is a former reporter for the Harrow News and former editor of the Essex Free
Press. He urged voters to choose their candidates wisely, and to take the time to get to know them before casting ballots. Whatever the outcome of the election, it should be remembered that all residents have their own vision for the community and the municipality. Ò And often, it is they that hold the Ô homegrownÕ solutions to many of our problems. It is working together that will help us meet the needs of today and the challenges of the future,Ó he said. For this election, Comber is offering his experience and energy to work for the municipality and all of its communities with fulltime representation. His platform offers a common
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Harrow and Colchester meets candidates... sense approach in working together with residents and businesses with transparency. To be wise in spending, to develop homegrown solutions to improve downtown cores, build productive relationships with all levels of government, and to support economic initiatives that keep young people working and living here. Bill Baker is a current Ward three Councillor for Essex. He was elected in 2010. As a Councillor he is at the decision making table, engaged and bringing change. He believes the Town is in need of leadership in the Community and Council Chambers. His plan for leadership focuses on growth and increasing the revenue base. Essex is in need of a current, progressive, multi-skilled effective leader, he said. Essex has four unique subsidiaries, each with specific opportunities, where balanced investment will ensure continued growth. If elected, Baker wants to focus on economic
development and tourism, which includes rezoning certain lands in Essex and Harrow to increase the industrial and commercial tax base, hotel development, complete the Colchester Harbour divestiture process, and promote the CIP programs. In the past, Baker has worked in the MayorÕ s office in Windsor, was a Director at the Windsor Airport and Leamington Hospital. Ron Rogers believes in a common sense governance approach to the Town for the next four years. Essex has one of the highest levels of taxation in the County, and he wants Essex to be a low tax leader. With over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, from shop floor to corporate skills, Rogers said he has acquired the diplomacy and negotiating skills necessary to be an effective and progressive Mayor. He currently is a member of the Board of Directors for WETRA, a Board member for Access Community Support
Services, Chairperson of the John R. Park Homestead Advisory Committee, and CoChairperson of the Essex Community in Blooms Committee. Ò This combined with 11 years of total service on Colchester and Essex Municipal Councils and Committees provide the business, Council, community, and people experience you expect. Now retired from the private sector, I can and will devote my full focus to the position of Mayor of our community,Ó he said. He wants to promote new business and residential growth, while enhancing existing enterprises with Continued on Page 10
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Larry Snively, Paul Innes, Brenda Dunn, John Scott, and Bill Caixeiro participated in the Meet the Candidates Night last Tuesday evening at the Harrow Arena. These candidates are vying for two Ward 3 positions on Essex Council.
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Ken Knapp Ford supports Spitfire project
by Sylene Argent The Spitfire monument is up and the community has welcomed it with pride. There is still some fundraising that needs to be done to place a granite stone beneath the monument that will have a list of the around 400 Essex County Airmen who have served in the RAF and RCAF during WWII. Last Thursday morning, members of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee met with
committee and on behalf of himself, his wife, Shelley, and their daughter Priscilla, who recently passed away. The Spitfire is named after her. Committee member Michael Beale added that the committee would continue to fundraise for the granite stone moving forward, though it is really close to being able to finish the project. “This is a gift to the town,” Beale said, adding that in time the names of the committee members should fade away. “No
representatives from Ken Knapp Ford to receive a $5320 donation. The money was raised through the “Drive One for Your Community” event that was held at Ken Knapp Ford in early August. At the event, the community was invited to test drive new Ford vehicles and for every test drive, Ford donated $20 to the Essex Memorial Spitfire Project. “It’s awesome,” Ken Knapp Ford General Manager James Knapp said while looking at the
monument during the cheque presentation. He said it was important for Ken Knapp Ford to set up and support the project because, “we’re a big business in a small town.” He added that it is really important to let the residents know that the dealership is not just about selling cars, but is also here to better the community. Councillor Randy
Voakes, the Council rep on this Spitfire Committee, approached the local Ford Dealership to see if there was anything its staff could do in helping fundraise for the project, and Knapp organized the “Drive one for Your Community” event. Voakes was grateful for the donation, and thanked Ken Knapp Ford on behalf of the Essex Memorial Spitfire
one should remember us in the years to come. The names on the stone, they must live forever.” The goal is to order the stone in December. The names of the Essex County WWII Airmen will be installed over the winter, with a dedication ceremony planned for the spring. Anyone with names is urged to contact Committee member Linda Iler at (519) 796-3393 or at linda.iler.somm@ gmail.com.
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Harrow and Colchester meets candidates... expanded CIP programs. Being non-partisan will allow him to work with all higher levels of government. The Ward 3 Councillor Candidates then had an opportunity to introduce themselves. Bill Caixeiro has been a resident of Colchester for most of his life. He has been married for18 years and has four daughters. He has worked at Chrysler
Canada and has been a member of Unifor Local 444 for nearly 20 years. He served on Council from 2003-2006. He was on various boards and committees during his one term on Council. Ò I must say it was a pleasure to serve the people of our area.Ó He served a twoyear term as president of the Harrow Portuguese Club. He currently sits on the Essex Police Service
Board and has been a provincial appointee since 2009. Caixeiro believes he will bring experience, hard work, dedication, good knowledge of the area, and experience to the table. He thinks taxpayers expect two things for a return on their tax dollars: fiscal responsibility and service delivery. Aggressive lobbying of the higher tiers of government will maximize grant funding that will assist Council in being fiscally responsible. He believes the municipality needs to capitalize on tourism through local attractions, like wineries, trails, and recreational facilities. For the past eight years, Brenda Dunn has been following meetings of Council, including regular and budgetary.
She has always found these meetings interesting. She spent eight years as a scouting leader. During the previous term of Council she was a member of the Trails Committee, this term of Council Dunn was a member of the Communities in Blooms Committee; both committees help to bring the whole municipality together. Dunn noted a municipality has many expenses that have to be paid and there is very little money left over for discretionary items. Ò Councillors need to be fiscally responsible with our tax dollars,Ó she said. In Ward 3, there are drainage issues that need to be addressed, there are roads that need to be better maintained, and Essex needs to start planning for upgrades for the Colchester Sewage Treatment Plant so that if grant opportunities become available, Essex can apply. She would like to investigate how the landfill can be used to create electricity, and she is opposed to having turbines in the lakes. Ò Common sense and integrity, with a focus on the publicÕ s interest, are to my mind what makes for a good Councillor,Ó Dunn said. Larry Snively was a past Mayor for the Town when former Mayor Joan Flood had passed away.
He was a Councillor before that. At that time, he looked at the municipality as one Town. He said the Town does not have the residential growth to support what it has. The stores, he added, are suffering. In town, good planning, development, and light industrial growth are needed. The Town canÕ t keep raising taxes, asking the ratepayer to pay for projects to move up, he said. Ò We have to build a tax base here. We have to support our businesses or we are not going to survive in this town. We have a jewel out there in Colchester,Ó he said, adding it is waiting to be developed more. He would like to see a motel there. He said concession roads are failing and they will have to be rebuilt. Ward 3 Councillor
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candidate Paul Innes believes it is time to look back to see where the TownÕ s future lies. He has had a career in management, has a graduate education, and has tested practices for success. His standards of excellence were recognized as an industry best practice. He has 30 years of experience in service, of which 15 were spent in elected office as a Councillor and Mayor of Colchester South, and a Councillor for Essex representing Ward 3. He has also been on many boards and committees to address resident needs. The Town needs to focus on sustainable development, he said. He believes the local infrastructure has not been maintained well and Council has depended too Continued on Page 13
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Arts collective seeks members by Jennifer Cranston A small group of art lovers is trying to form an art collective in Essex that will facilitate art shows and other artistic endeavours in Essex Centre. Ò There is a lot of talent in this town and we would like to meet other people and promote the arts,Ó said Candace Anderson. She and Essex resident Linda Collard along with Emily Carruthers are holding an information meeting at the Shaheen Room at Essex Centre Sports Complex on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. for anyone interested in volunteering with the fledgling group. Carruthers is a former art teacher at EDHS. She and her students along with students from local elementary schools and musicians from EDHS and EPS have participated in Art shows in SadlerÕ s Park the last two springs.
Carruthers, now teaching at a different school, doesnÕ t want to see the tradition end. The group hopes that with the cooperation of the area schools and community volunteers the spring art shows can continue to highlight young talent in Essex. They want to take it a step further as well. “The purpose of the first meeting is to gauge interest,Ó said Anderson. She hopes the first meeting will have a brainstorming session where people can toss around ideas for other events. She hopes to be able to include all forms of art from visual, to music, to culinary to performing arts. There will be forms available for those who are interested in volunteering that will allow them to identify what they can do. The group will need all sorts of help including people with trucks, people who can help with set up at events, public relations and community liaisons. Anderson hopes to find a group of people willing to meet once a month to promote art in this community. Ò This town is ready for this,Ó she said. If you are interested in becoming involved and cannot attend the meeting or if you would like more information please contact Candace Anderson at 519 733-3796.
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submitted to EFP Colchester North School welcomed PATCHI the official mascot to the 2015 PAN/ PARAPAN-AM games. The games will be hosted in Toronto July 10-26 and Para Pan AM will be hosted August 7-15. Canada will welcome over 10,000 athletes from across 41 countries. Students from Colchester were able to meet PATCHI and learn the PATCHI dance. You can learn more about the Para Pan/Pan Ð AM games by visiting www.toronto2015.org.
Notice to Electors Advance Poll The Town of Essex will be holding an Advance Poll for the 2014 Municipal Election on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow, Ontario. Any elector may attend the Advance Poll to drop off their Yellow Return Envelopes, which include the ballot in the Ballot Secrecy Envelope together with the signed Voter Declaration Form; to check to see if you are on the Voters’ List; or to complete Form EL15 for additions, corrections or deletions to the Voters’ List. Cheryl A Bondy Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex 33 Talbot St. S. Essex, Ontario
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Acclaimed Councillor Sherry Bondy talks about election and the next term of Council by Sylene Argent Councillor Sherry Bondy, representing Ward 4 (Harrow), has already won her election race. She is the only candidate that was acclaimed in Essex in the current election. Now finishing up her first term, she is looking forward to the next four years. Ò I certainly think it has been an honour and privilege to serve the past
four years. I worked hard and I think my hard work has paid off,Ó she said. While the Harrow Councillor does not need to campaign in the 2014 election, she has still set up some signs in her ward and has done some door knocking to reconnect with the residents who elected her four years ago. In connecting with the community, Bondy said
she hasnÕ t heard too many concerns. Ò Even though IÕ m acclaimed, I have to earn their respect again,Ó she said, adding, Ò IÕ m very accessible (and) IÕ m proud IÕ m accessible and approachable.Ó Bondy is also trying her best to spread information out about how this election will work and in encouraging
Ward 4 residents to still get out and vote for the Mayoral position. She added there are plenty of options and Ò good quality candidatesÓ on the ballot to choose from, with four mayoral candidates, three candidates running in Ward 2, five candidates running in Ward 3, and six in Ward 1. Ò It shows people are engaged,Ó she said. She hopes residents in all wards will take the time to learn about the candidates and to vote for the person they think would be the best representative. Whoever ends up elected on October 27, Bondy is excited to begin working with the new council. Moving ahead, she would like to see a halt
on new capital projects and to look more closely at operating expenses as it pertains to new capital projects. She will continue to support the Community Improvement Plan initiatives in the Harrow and Essex Centres that are designed to help storeowners and rejuvenate the two business cores. She would also like to investigate what Essex can do locally to benefit the Great Lakes and supports outdoor smoking bans on municipal properties where youth are at play. As an environmentalist, Bondy would love to have discussions about creating a food waste pickup or limiting garbage bags put out at the curb. She would also like to lobby to look at the landfill as an option for a source of energy
production. When she first put her name forward as a candidate in the 2010 election, she had no platform. She admits she didnÕ t know much about municipal politics, but Ò I promised I was going to work hard, and I have.Ó She was proud to learn that Harrow had the highest voter turnout in the 2010 election, with a 62 percent turnout at the polls. Bondy said that itÕ s not only the big issues that matter; the smaller ones do too. She likes returning phone calls to area residents who are having issues, and lending her ear to hear their concerns and looking to see if there is a way she can help, or connect them to someone who can. Ò I canÕ t always
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solve every problem, but it is important to listen to every problem,Ó she said. There are many things Bondy is proud of being part of over the past four years, including the revamping of the animal welfare bylaw, which added prohibitions of certain exotic species, put a limit on tethering dogs outdoors, and now requires dog owners to safely secure their pets before allowing them to ride in the box of pickup trucks. As an animal lover and town representative on the Dog Pound Committee, Bondy feels her passion about animal rights helped make these changes for the benefit of animals within the municipality. The whole community worked to improve this bylaw, she said. Bringing on a Youth Representative onto Council is another initiative in which Bondy is particularly proud. As
far as she knows, Essex is the first municipality to do this in Ontario. The current youth rep is from Essex District High School, and a representative is still needed from Harrow High School. This is a good way to keep council up-to-date on youth issues, and it gives youth a voice at the table as it pertains to the things that concern them. As a member of the ERCA Board, Bondy works in engaging youth to conserve the environment by planting trees, improving water quality, and looking for appropriate ways to get rid of e-waste. Bondy said it is important to challenge issues Ò when you feel itÕ s not right.Ó She believes that being an active mom in the community and a councilor is important to encouraging other young women to take on leadership roles. She added that Essex County
is below the provincial average in the province when it comes to women in governance positions and she is excited to see two other women running for Council positions in Essex. Bondy said she is a fan of setting a term limit. It is great to have experience, she said, but it is also good to get new and fresh ideas on the table. This is something she would like to discuss in the future. She would also like to have discussions on the Deputy Mayor position. Instead of Council selecting this position from elected Council members, she would like to see the position being elected at large. The Deputy Mayor represents the whole community and is important, as this individual, along with the Mayor, represents the town at the County Council table.
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much on consultants and bureaucrats in service delivery. Essentially, there has to be focus on providing basic services. Ò It takes seven members of Council to give governance. No one individual is in control of any one decision. I have worked tirelessly over my past to work with many peopleÉ both on council and off council,Ó Innes said. John Scott is one of the two current Ward 3 Councillors. He is seeking reelection. He went through a list of things the current Council has done over the past term. It spent over a half million dollars to improvements to the Harrow Arena. It partnered with the County to provide safe cycle routes in Colchester, which will be continued. Council will continue to budget for Dunn Road and will continually improve Colchester Park. Scott and the current Council have also
reviewed its bylaws and zoning for bed and breakfasts and microbreweries. Both Harrow and Essex Centres have funded CIP programs, and new businesses have been attracted, and a few area businesses are expanding. Major improvements and upgrades have been made to the Harrow and Colchester South Water Treatment Plant. Improvements to the Harbour include dock upgrades, new fueling facilities, and the addition of security cameras. Council is also budgeting for future dock replacement in conjunction with the Federal Government. The current Council, Scott said, has increased transparency with the addition of social media and the broadcasting of Council meetings. He would like to have more conversations about the Drainage Act.
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At the Essex Council meeting on Monday evening, several Long Term Service Awards were presented to many Firefighters from Stations 1 and 2.
working smoke alarms, Sutton shared, adding that working smoke alarms can increase your chances of surviving a fire by up to 50 percent. Carbon Monoxide is referred to as the silent killer as it is invisible and toxic. Mayor Ron McDermott added that it is great to have such a wonderful partnership.
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Auxiliary. The Colchester Guardian was formed around three years ago. Its vessel is docked at the Colchester Harbour. “We are very proud of each and every one of you [auxiliary Cost Guard volunteers],” McDermott said. These individuals were awarded for a rescue that happened on Lake Erie this summer. The group went out on a call at 10 p.m. There were nine people in the water. Their boat had overturned. The Colchester Guardian was called to assist, and had these individuals out of the water within 30 minutes. Ò They were cold and shaken up, but everybody arrived home,” Colchester Guardian crewmember Sauve explained. The
Colchester Guardian group is a great team, he added. All the members of this team were awarded. Sauve thanked Essex and Council for their continued support in giving the group a spot at the Harbour to ensure this program can continue. Ò Thank you very much gentlemen. [I’m] glad you were there for us,Ó McDermott said.
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Council received the report. Pillon said Essex Fire & Rescue wants to give these alarms to those most vulnerable within the community. Details on this process will follow. Long Service Medal awarded Essex Mayor Ron McDermott and Essex Fire
Chief Ed Pillon presented Long Term Service Awards to many Firefighters from Stations 1 and 2. Station 3 Firefighters received their medals at a different event in June. Pillon explained the Provincial and Federal Governments each recognize emergency personnel. Canada offers a medal at twenty years and
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every ten years thereafter. The Province offers medals at twenty-five years and every five years after that point. ItÕ s an honour to present the medals, Pillon commented. He thanked the Firefighters for their dedication to the community. Rick Bonneau and Rick Desjardins were awarded for 35 years of service. Gary Smith and Randy Reaume were awarded for 30 years of service. And Mark Bosse, Walter Howson, Kevin Fram, and Brent Mackey were recognized for 20 years of service. Colchester Guardian members recognized Members of the Colchester Guardian Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, James Oakley, Dave Sauve, Jan Barnewall, and Mike Drexler, were awarded the Operational Merit Medal of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mayor Ron McDermott said it was a pleasure to announce these volunteers would receive the recognition at the Council meeting. He explained this award recognizes superior skill in performing an assist or rescue or other meritorious operational service. This award recognizes deeds or activities performed in an outstanding professional manner and/ or of an uncommonly high standard that brings benefit to the accomplishment of the Canadian Coast Guard
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Notice to Electors Additional Advance Poll Due to a delay in the Voters’ Kits being mailed, the Town of Essex will be holding an additional Advance Poll for the 2014 Municipal Election on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the McGregor Community Centre, 9571 Walker Road, McGregor, Ontario. Any elector may attend the Advance Poll to drop off their Yellow Return Envelopes, which include the ballot in the Ballot Secrecy Envelope together with the signed Voter Declaration Form; to check to see if you are on the Voters’ List; or to complete Form EL15 for additions, corrections or deletions to the Voters’ List. Cheryl A Bondy Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex 33 Talbot St. S. Essex, Ontario
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Essex Council Notes for October 6... net of Harmonized Sales Tax rebate, is $378,223. This is under what was approved in the 2014 budget. Council approves outdoor smoking ban Essex Council received the report Ò A Bylaw to Prohibit Smoking,Ó and adopted Bylaw 1228 to prohibit smoking on any Essex owned or leased properties. This smoking ban will come in effect on April 1. This plan includes adding designated smoking areas at 20 locations. Administration will look at
the best ways to implement these on these sites moving forward. They need to be reviewed, as each site is unique. The Town will educate the public on this in the months to come. Bylaw 1228 prohibits smoking on all properties owned or leased by the municipality with three exclusions: municipal roads, municipal roadside sidewalks, and areas designated for smoking by the Town of Essex, including Temporary Designated Smoking Areas. The costs for signage and disposal units for
smoking products are estimated to be around $7,500. The WindsorEssex County Health Unit will provide assistance in locating designated areas as well as signage. It can provide some financial assistance for the purchase of signs. It will also be a primary form of enforcement of the Bylaw. CAO Russ Phillips said this topic has come to Council many times and a lot of time has been spent on meeting the needs of what some of the community has said it wants at past meetings as it pertains to this bylaw.
New Mural Project Essex Council learned about the Ò Our StationOur Town MuralÓ project. Council received the related report and approved Bylaw 1361 to enter into an agreement with Charles Johnston, doing business as C5 Artworks, to paint a new mural on aluminum panels that will be affixed to the west wall of the Dollar Tree store. It should be competed in November. Request for Proposal for a new mural was issued in July. There were capital funds of $15,285 approved for this project in the 2014 Capital Budget.
As the mural will be located on the wall of a private business, an agreement in the form of a Bylaw was also adopted to ensure both parties, Baker Investments Ltd. and the Town of Essex, are aware of the conditions of having a mural on the wall and who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the mural. Essex applies for CN EcoConnexions grant Essex Council received the report entitled Ò CN EcoConnexions from the Ground Up GrantApplication,Ó and moved
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the recommendation that Council approve the submission of the application for the redevelopment of the site next to the former CN rail line at the historic Essex Train Station and the silo district area. Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, noted this grant is only applicable to properties near CN (or former) rail lines. In the report to Council, it notes CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up will provide funding up to $25,000 per project, but will not fully fund projects. In hopeful partnership with the Small Communities Fund application the Town recently issued, and support from the Essex Rotary Club, ERCA and the BIA, the Town would be able to provide matching funds up to $25,000 to start the redevelopment of the Silo District, it states in the report. During the meeting, Sweet noted the grant would be a part of repurposing the silo district, which is part of a greening effort.
Resignation from BIA Essex Centre BIA Chairperson Stephen Bjorkman sent correspondences informing Council he would be resigning from this position. Council accepted this with regrets. Mayor Ron McDermott commented Bjorkman had done a fantastic job in this role. Canadian Blood Service Signs Councillor Morley Bowman said he was contacted over the weekend in regards to the portable signs Canadian Blood Services uses to promote its Blood Donor Clinics. This organization puts up these signs one week before their blood clinic and takes them down the day after in Harrow and Essex Centres. He asked that Council allow this to continue until the New Year. At that time it can be revisited and if there are issues, adjustments can be made at that time. Councillor Sherry Bondy encouraged anyone who can to donate blood.
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by Jennifer Cranston Church congregations tend to thin over the summer months due to vacations and other activities and it is common for churches to hold special events to
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Michelle Gernon turns Jimmy Hayes, 6, into a zombie at the face-painting booth at the Salvation Army on Saturday.
Seth Hands and Beth Woudstra compete in the donut-eating contest at the Salvation Army Celebration Weekend.
entertainment. On Sunday they had special guests and the Jubilee Band at their Sunday Service followed by a potluck luncheon. Ò We really want to interact with the whole community so we invited everyone,Ó said Salvation Army Lt. Kristen Gray. She said the next big community event her church will be hosting is the annual Christmas tree lighting at Town Hall. This is an annual event held in partnership with the Essex BIA. It takes place on Nov. 21 and they will be accepting canned goods for their food bank and new, unwrapped toys for their Christmas Program. For more information about programs offered by the Salvation Army call the church at 519 776-4628.
The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
The family car ride As many families did, we liked to go for a car ride - all five of us in a coupe and one of them was a full-grown St. Bernard. Can you imagine why a young father would buy a coupe? Not too hard to imagine when you consider it was a bargain with low mileage. We never thought of the dog as a member of the family, so I guess Dad didnÕ t think of Prince being a passenger, but for some reason, which I canÕ t remember, the dog went with us. Perhaps we didnÕ t have much choice. It is possible Prince hopped in as soon as the passenger door was opened. The dog couldnÕ t get ahead of my husband when he got under the steering wheel. The dog knew its place. There it would be on the shelf above the seat. That wasnÕ t big enough for it, so its four legs and tail hung over our shoulders when our two four and five year-old boys got in; one between his parents on the bench seat and the other on my lap. CanÕ t you see that? It was almost like the contest to see how many could pack into a little Volkswagen. There was no law to prohibit more than three on the front seat.
This is how it looked. The dog hind legs and tail hung over my right shoulder, its forelegs hung over dadÕ s right shoulder and its lolling tongue at his left ear. When I think back to that, I donÕ t know why we allowed that St. Bernard to take over. Why didnÕ t we tie it on a chain so it had to stay at home? It was a wonderfully obedient dog and whenever the boys were playing outside it would find a spot to lie near them. If they moved to another area Prince got up and moved to be near them again. I know we appreciated the safety it thought it was providing so maybe that is why we didnÕ t deny it the opportunity to come with us on those summer drives. Of course, it was not long until the boys outgrew the coupe and we had to get a larger means of transportation, Unfortunately, before that happened Prince developed a tumour and had to be put down, which caused much grief for all.
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The family of Sam Smith are truly blessed by the people showing their respect to Sam. Sam touched many lives and you showed your kindness back to us through prayers, flowers, donations, phone calls, food, cards, gifts, and hugs. Every Fire Department in Essex County was represented in his tribute. What an honour! Thank you. We would like to thank Kennedy’s Funeral Home and staff for their love and support. Thank you to the Essex Legion for the lovely luncheon. ~ God Bless you all! ~ Love Sharon Smith, Tammy & Gary, and families. _________________________________________________________
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JACOBS, Frederick “Fred” Robert - March 2, 1933 – September 16, 2014 - Fred was delivered peacefully into the Arms of his Lord on September 16th, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Fred arrived through the Grace of His Lord on March 2nd, 1933 to Mabel (Schuler) and John Jacobs, Romney Township. He is predeceased by his mother (1990) and father (1974). Beloved Husband to Elizabeth Jacobs (nee Sturdevant); Essex/Tecumseh and Father to Julia “Julie” Jacobs; Windsor, Bob and Karen Jacobs; Lakeshore and his late infant twin sons Thomas Frederick and Terry Allen. Grandfather to Melissa and Jason Field, Matthew Brunelle, Robert Jacobs and Alexandria Jacobs. Great-grandfather to late Amelia Field (2007), Quinn Field and Violet Field. Fred’s brothers and sisters are Elmer and Janice Jacobs; Wheatley, Lyle (2012) and Barbara Jacobs; Leamington, Ray and Gayle Jacobs; Algonquin, Ill, Eileen Hooker-Dolata (Don 2004, Henry 2010); Wheatley, Frank Jacobs (1958), Mary and Paul Fleury; Tilbury, Garland (1990) and Joan Jacobs; Tilbury, Dennis and Pam Jacobs; Vero Beach, FLA, Dale and Joyce Jacobs; Vero Beach, Daryl (2008) and June Jacobs; Vero Beach, Lynn and Wayne Rouse; Fort Pierce, Kevin and Cyndi; Vero Beach. Uncle Fred will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Fred was born and raised in Romney Township. He attended Public School in Romney Township SS#7 and attended both Wheatley Continuation School and Leamington High School (1946 - 1951). Fred won MVP in 1952 playing hard ball for the North/ South Essex League. He continued his baseball career with his family at the many weekly tournaments with nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a few ringers that passed by. Fred was the founder of Jacobs Farm Equipment Ltd., Essex (formerly Wheatley), growing his legacy on his strong work ethic and determination to ensure farmers in his and surrounding communities were supported in all their efforts. Fred was a dynamic, enthusiastic, farm equipment entrepreneur who never missed an opportunity to engage in heated debate over corporate pricing and affordability for farmers. Fred was one of the founding members of Farm Fleet Corporation, an organization developed in support of Farm Equipment Dealers of Ontario supplying hard to acquire implement parts and supplies. Fred’s focus was always on the needs of the farmer and doing what he could to ensure their operations ran smoothly minimizing downtime and optimizing all phases of planting/harvesting. Fred leaves behind many warm memories with friends and family because of his zest for life and infectious sense of humor. He was talented in family volleyball, baseball and water fights and seldom lost because of his incredible aim and sports intuition. Rules changed to meet needs of the day and enjoyment of the audience. Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Celebration of Life Service will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11 am. Inurnment to follow at Erie Memorial Cemetery, Wheatley. Memorial Donations can be made in memory of Fred to the following agencies: Windsor-Essex Project Lifesaver Windsor Police Services, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Windsor & District Chapter, Alzheimer Society of Windsor - Essex County, or a charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.
GRyn, PAul Wm. - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband and best friend of Nijola for 45 years. Proud dad of Jennifer Gryn and husband Jason Thoms and Mark Gryn and wife Rosemary Barbera. Adored grandad of Audrey Thoms, Joshua and Lauren Gryn. Predeceased by his parents Anna & Leo Gryn. Paul retired from Industry Canada in 1997. In life and retirement, he enjoyed curling, sailing, both cruising and racing and was a long time member of Cedar Island Yacht Club. He recently joined St. Clair Garden Railroaders and was working towards his own backyard railway. Touring with their R.V. from as far north as Red Lake, ON down to the Florida Keys and many stops in between filled his retirement years. When he wasn’t traveling, spending time with his grandchildren was his favourite thing to do. As per Paul’s wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, if desired donations may be made to Hospice Windsor Essex County by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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Clement, mary “mabel” (nee lavigne) Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 3, 2014. Beloved wife of Clarence for more than 64 years. Loving and devoted mother of Marilyn Taylor (Rick), Wayne Clement and Brian Clement (Lynn). Adored grammy of Sarah Taylor, Rachel Taylor (Brian Oakley) and great grammy of Destiny & Tegan Taylor-Oakley. Dearest sister of Marilyn, Glendon and predeceased by her siblings Eugene, Ronald, Hector and infant Joan Ann. Mabel was a kind and loving soul who loved her family and friends and was especially proud of her granddaughters. Wednesday night Bingos were something she looked forward to and she received great pleasure from her great grandchildren. She thanked God everyday for all of the blessings in her life. She will be greatly missed. As per Mabel’s wishes, a private family cremation service has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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ROunDInG, Harry R - November 3, 1993 - October 3, 2014. Surviving (Hank) are two daughters, Lorie and Sharon, sister Shirley Shilson (Ralph), and brother Mac Rounding (Millie). Predeceased by son Roger, parents Frank and Bert Rounding, eight sisters, and one brother. Cremation has taken place with a private burial at a later date.
What’s Going On... OCTOBER 10 - ESSEx HIGH HOMECOMING GAME- Alumni Night - Game at 7pm. BBQ, Entertainment. For info: 519-776-7344. OCTOBER 16 - HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Harrow Arena - Ryder Hall, 243 McAffee Street. 1- 7pm. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (366283). OCTOBER 21 - ESSEx BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Legion, 103 Talbot St. North. 1- 7pm. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (366283). OCTOBER 18 - GUATEMALA HOPE’S 14 ANNUAL LIVE & SILENT DINNER AUCTION - At St. John’s Parish Hall, Woodslee. For more information contact: 519-723-4456. OCTOBER 18 - GARY WELLS PRESENTS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JAPANESE “ESSEx CAMP” IN 1942 - At 2pm at ECHRS, 18 Gordon, Essex. OCTOBER 18 - ESSEx & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB’S 3RD ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR - FREE entry. At Essex Arena in the Community Rm, 10am-3 pm (address 60 Fairview South.) OCTOBER 18-19 - VOLLMER VINAGE ANTIQUE SHOW - At the Vollmer Culture & Recreation Complex, Kin Club Rm. 2121 Laurier Drive, LaSalle. Info: 519-969-7771, ex. 0. OCTOBER 22 - ESSEx HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - Sandy Ellenor on Roses; Silent Auction; 7:30pm; Essex Community Centre, 25 Gosfield Town Line, Essex. OCTOBER 25 - ANNUAL SMORGASBORD SUPPER at Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam, from 4:30 to 6:30pm. OCTOBER 25 - SUN PARLOUR CHORUS ANNUAL SHOW, 2 pm at Heritage Park Alliance Church, South Windsor. Visit www.sunparlourchorus.com. OCTOBER 27 - FREE DISABILITY PLANNING SEMINARS - Lawyer, Brendon Pooran. At the Essex County Civic Centre at 6pm. 519-974-1008 or info@windsoressexfamnet.ca. OCTOBER 30 - 12TH ANNUAL ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOP - Opening Doors & Minds - At 5225 Howard Ave., LaSalle. For info: www.countyofessex.on.ca. NOVEMBER 1 & 2 - ESSEx COUNTY ORCHID Memorial SOCIETY’S 5THverses ORCHID SHOW & SALE at available at Colasanti’s in Kingsville, Time: 10am-4pm both days. FREE admission.
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FARM FOR SALE BY TENDER (IN TECUMSEH) 47.35 Acres - 3 B.R. BRICK RANCH - 40 X 80 SHED - GRAIN BIN Take Notice that Sealed Tenders will be received up until Wednesday, October 29th @ 4:00 P.M. for the Estate Farm @ 3741 Conc. 11 (Cty. Rd. #43) Just South of Cty. Rd. #42 Near Banwell in Tecumseh. Custom Built 1,950 Sq. Ft. 3 B.R. Brick Ranch, Part Basement, 1 1/2 Bath, 2 Car Attached Garage, 40’ X 80’ Shed w/Cement Floor, Hydro, Water, 1,200 Bu. Grain Bin, 680’ Frontage serviced by Gas & Water. Legal Description - 3741 - 11th Conc. Sandwich South - conc. 10PT Lot 18 RP 12R7766 PT Part 2. Tenders along with a Certified Deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 Payable to our Solicitor Wolf Hooker - In Trust, must be delivered to their office @ 72 Talbot St. N. Essex by 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, Oct. 29th. All Offers must be unconditional, with balance payable on closing on or before November 28th, 2014, subject to the usual adjustments. The Estate Trustees (the Vendors) reserve the right to accept or reject any and all offers in their absolute discretion. Deposit Cheques for unaccepted Offers will be returned promptly, or will be available for pickup. For Offers to Purchase (Tender Forms) and/or appointment to view the Property or for more info, please call: Richard Lavin (519) 735-3070 or Ursula Mathers (519) 791-0260. _______________________________________________
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TOWN OF LAKESHORE NOTICE OF 2ND PUBLIC MEETING TOWN INITIATED AMENDMENTS (MUNICIPAL-WIDE) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT File Numbers OPA-2-2014 and ZBA-15-2014
(Facilities Permitted under the Federal Government Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations - MMPR) TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore will hold a 2nd public meeting on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located at 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River, to consider municipal-wide initiated amendments to our Official Plan under Sections 17 & 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, and to our Zoning By-law 2-2012 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. THE PURPOSE of the public meeting is the consideration of definitions, provisions and permission facilities in the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law for facilities licensed under the Federal Government’s Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (SOR/2013-119) (MMPR) and Industrial Hemp Regulations (SOR/98-156) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. To view the “draft” amendments, access can be obtained through our website at www.lakeshore.ca. Click on business resources/ planning link and select “draft OPA Marihuana for Medical Purposes (MMPR)” and “draft ZBA Marihuana for Medical Purposes (MMPR)”. To view the municipality’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law, access can be obtained through our website at www.lakeshore.ca. Click business resources/ planning link and select “Official Plan and Schedule” and “Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw”. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment. Those who wish to address Council respecting any of these matters are requested to notify the undersigned by telephone prior to the meeting. ALL PERSONS RECEIVING NOTICE of this meeting will receive a Notice of Adoption for the official plan amendment and Notice of Passing for the zoning by-law amendment, including appeal procedures. Any other person who wishes to receive these notices in respect of the proposed amendments must make a written request to the Municipal Clerk, Town of Lakeshore, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River ON, N0R 1A0. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Clerk of the Town of Lakeshore before the official plan amendment is adopted or the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Clerk of the Town of Lakeshore before the official plan amendment is adopted or the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
DZ Driver/Loaders Wanted! GFL Environmental is currently looking to recruit for DZ Driver openings in the Windsor area. Please attend our job fair at Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor 1840 Huron Church Road, Windsor, ON N9C 2L5 On Saturday October 18, 2014 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Previous waste experience an asset but not required, training will be provided to all successful candidates. Please email an up to date copy of your resume, drivers abstract and CVOR to careers@gflenv.com or fax to 905-428-2324. For More details visit our website at: http://www.gflenv.com/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this matter is available for review at the Municipal Office during regular office hours. (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) We cannot guarantee the exact time the application will be considered by Council as the time varies depending on the number of items on the agenda and the complexity of each application brought forward. DATED AT THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE THIS 7th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014. Information or questions may be directed to: Maureen Lesperance, CPT Planning Coordinator Town of Lakeshore 419 Notre Dame Street Belle River ON, N0R 1A0 PHONE: 519-728-1975 x 286 FAX: 519-728-4577 EMAIL: mlesperance@lakeshore.ca
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Ashley Bergeron invites Essex Teens to be HEROes by Jennifer Cranston Motivational Speaker Ashley Bergeron has teamed up with the Essex Youth Centre to bring Essex teens a unique Halloween event. On Oct. 25 teens are invited to dress up in their favourite super costume and come to the centre for a judgement-free evening of information, discussion, music, dinner and fun, in support of mental wellness in teens. The evening will feature a talk by the motivational speaker and owner of AshleyÕ s HERO (Helping Everyone Reach Out.) Bergeron is a graduate of Villanova and a current volunteer at the Youth Centre. Her talk at the Teen HEROÕ s event will include her own story. Ò I was one of those kids who had everything going for me,Ó she said. Ò I had good grades. I worked and volunteered since I was 12. Even my best friends didnÕ t know what I was going through.Ó Bergeron was
struggling with depression. She had body image issues and a mild eating disorder. She was engaging in selfdestructive behaviour. There was no social worker at her school and no obvious direction on where to go for help. She wants to change things for kids today. She wants kids to know where to turn for help. Ò IÕ ll talk about the mistakes I made and why they were mistakes,Ó she said. She wants to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues, which is one of the reasons she prefers the term Ò mental wellness.Ó Ò Right off the bat I can think of all the labels associated with mental health: crazy, sick...Ó she said. She said even Ò emoÓ is a term associated with a culture of self-harm like itÕ s a fad, she explained. Ò Mental Wellness includes yoga and meditation and all the things people do to stay emotionally and mentally
healthy.Ó Bergeron experienced a catalyst in her life. It was an event that could have killed her. That moment was her wake-up call. At that point she was in counseling and was struggling with recovery. Ò I moved from a road of recovery to a road of discovery,Ó she said. Teen HEROÕ s on Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. is open to all teens. Admission is $2 and kids under 18 will need a signed permission slip, which can be obtained through the Youth Centre. For more information visit www.ashleyshero. com
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Local belly dancers pose with Elvis tribute artist James Gibb during the Essex Dog Park Fundraising Committee chicken and pasta dinner held at the Essex Legion on Saturday evening.
by Sylene Argent Saturday night went to the dogs, or rather the dog park. Members of the Essex Dog Park Fundraising Committee invited the community to the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) to participate in the fundraising chicken and pasta dinner to help the committee spread awareness about the
temporary dog park that was recently opened near the Essex Centre Sports Complex, and to raise funds for what will be the future permanent location. Around 160 dog park supporters from the Essex area attended the dinner. Essex Dog Park Fundraising Committee members Casandra Finn and Angela Deane said the funds raised through this dinner would help
fund the future permanent location. The future site for the park area will be determined after the town has finished preparing its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. As well as the dinner, guests were treated to
live entertainment. Belly Dance Essex performed a few routines, including one to the song of Ò Shake, Rattle, and RollÓ with Elvis tribute artist James Gibb. Gibb provided musical entertainment later in the evening.
The committee was pleased with the community support and the many raffle prizes donated by area businesses. Since late August, local dog owners have been able to take their pups to the temporary off-leash location (the site of the old Essex Ravens clubhouse, located off Fairview Avenue). At the park owners can allow their dogs an opportunity to enjoy some time socializing with new furry friends. Since the temporary dog park has opened, there has been more interest from the community in developing a permanent location, and more residents have even joined the committee to help with fundraising efforts. The committee is also thinking on ways to promote the temporary location, such as adding additional signage. Deane noted that the temporary dog park is getting utilized. Every time she goes there she meets new people who are using the facility. Moving ahead with
fundraising, area residents are urged to submit the best picture of their canine companions into the Essex Dog Park Fundraising CommitteeÕ s Calendar Contest. Entries can be submitted until November 2. Forms can be found on the groupÕ s Facebook page, at the Essex Animal Hospital, Pet Valu, and at the Essex Municipal Building. Entries can be dropped off at these locations. The Essex Dog Park Fundraising Committee is also planning a Halloween Costume Party at the temporary dog park for October 26 from 2-4 p.m. This will be a fun way to celebrate Halloween, show off cute canine costumes, and allow dogs to enjoy an afternoon in the park. The committee has heard some interest from the community in hosting a singles event. This is something the committee is looking into. Anyone with other ideas is urged to contact the committee via its Facebook page.
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theme being “ Deliverance.” Tues. Oct. 14th the SA Connections program will be visiting the Fire Hall. We meet weekly at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will enjoy lunch after our outing. At 1:15 you are invited to join us for our weekly Bible Study. Have a blessed Thanksgiving ! Essex United Church We are having a broasted chicken dinner, buffet style on Saturday, October 18. Call 519-776-5121 for info. Tickets are available at the office for the banquet for Citizen of the Year, Neil McBeth. If you would like to join the United Church family let Pastor Jim know. Classes will be at 7 p.m. on October 29, January 27, February 24 and March 10. Save your stuff for our yard sale November 7 and 8. We will remember those whom we have lost from our church family on November 2. Essex will host the Centre for Christian studies in late November. Let us wear orange or green to remind us of this season of God’s creation, in our worship. Team B is on Mission duty October 21 and Team A on the 24th. There will be a turkey dinner after worship on November 16. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Proceeds of the “Thank You Bank” will go to Gleaners in October to support those who are fulfilling the Bible call to share from the harvest. To celebrate those who have inspired us, we are welcoming stories of the “saints” of St. Paul’s and Trinity; a Sunday School teacher, a minister who challenged you and helped you be a better Christian; a youth who reminded you of the joy of the journey. Share these stories for our memory book for “All Souls Day.” Submit your stories by October 17. We are teamed with Crafty Candles for a fundraiser. Pick up an order form at the church or see Sandra Lypps for more information.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Come & See Weekend - October 24 & 26 for Catholic men (age 17-55) discerning vocations are welcome to attend. Call Fr. John Pirt for more information 519-432-1824. “Rise Up!” Catholic Men’s Conference is on Oct. 18. Contact Chris 519-776-5157 or Gary 519-839-5014 for more information. K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, October 10, 4:30-7 pm in the parish hall. Sunset With Christ - Thurs., Oct. 16, 7pm, with Holy Name School teachers, students, and parents. Social to follow. Everyone is welcome. COR XXIV takes place November 14, 15, 16 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Contact Nick for more information. Thank you to the following parishioners for volunteering to be on the new Parish Council: Ungo Zanier (Chair), Shar Vlodarchyk (Vice Chair), Martha Lapain (Youth), Louise Thatchuk, John Balga, Sandy Kotow, Dave Lachine, Phil Lykoff, Mike Morris, Paul Market, Christ Lapain, Karen Chevalier, and Kim Verbeek. EDGE (Gr. 6, 7, 8) is on October 15, from 7-8:30 pm. A Parent Meeting for First Communion and First Reconciliation is on Tuesday, October 21, at 7 pm. God Bless you and all have a great week. Essex Community Services JOIN US FOR LUNCH! Essex Community Services would like to invite you to join us for lunch! On Wednesday, October 15th & 29th, from 11am at 35 Victoria Ave, Essex. On these days, 10% of sales will go to benefit programs and services at Essex Community Services. Please call 519-776-4231 with any questions. Thank-you in advance for your support! Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather has went from warm and colourful to cold over the weekend. Hope there is still some warm weather coming our way for Thanksgiving. Happy Birthday wishes to Madeline Pheleman and Howie Hanson this week. The Pleasant Valley Community Club members held a Pepper party and the lucky folks were George Diesbourg, Keith Dresser, Thomas Allison, Audrey Stanley & Eileen Ames. For Euchre on
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Saturday evening the lucky folks were Elaine Taylor, Mary Demars, Eileen Ames, George Diesbourg, Don Ames, Robert Mogyorodi & Thomas Allison. Come and join in with your neighbours for an enjoyable evening of cards. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Cozy Corners -Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our 10am Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15 am and a nursery is available during service. Choir practice is on October 9, at 7 pm. Choir members are needed and all voices are welcomed. Join us on Thursdays for music and fellowship Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd for our Buffet Style Roast Beef Dinner, from 4-6:30 pm. Take-out is available. Sunday, October 12 is Thanksgiving Sunday. Door greeters for the service are Judy and Carson Krol; Elder on Duty is Nancy Steeves ; Lock-Up is Gord Moore. Holy Baptism will be celebrated on Sunday, October 26. Contact Linda at 519-723-2284 for more information. Our Haiti Mission Project Auction is scheduled for Friday, November 7. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for our Thanksgiving Service at 11:15 am. Sunday School is at 11:15 am. Rev Ann will be giving the message for Thanksgiving. The Scripture Reader will be Jean Matalik. The Scripture Reading will be Deuteronomy 8: 7-18; Psalm 65; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15; and Luke 17: 11-19. The lunch will be served by Jean& Murray Logan and Frank & Marie Little. We would like to Thank all who came out to dine and made our BUFFET TURKEY DINNER a big success. Also a thank you to all who served and prepare the meal. A special thank you to the St’s Johns ladies making some of our pies. Coffee and Conversation: Thursday at 10 am Lectionary Group : Follows the coffee time at Belle River at 11 am to 12.
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park, The Oldcastle Heritage Park, located next to the Fire Hall. This will take place on Sunday, November 2nd at 2 p.m. Trees will be planted in memory of each of the eight children that died in the school bus accident in December 1966. We are still trying to locate the family of the late Anna Marie Dube. If anyone has this information please contact Wendy at 890-9120. Please keep in your prayers Ray Benoit and anyone who is in the hospital, nursing home or shut in and their care givers.
selection: “FANGIRL” by Rainbow Rowell. Woodslee Friendship Club HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all who read about us and all who join us weekly or occasionally. What better time to express our gratitude for the times we have together and for good health that allows us to do so. We will be doing just that at our regular Monday Euchre on Thanksgiving Day. The winners for the past week were: Marg Chevalier, Mary Demars, George Diesbourg, Chap Fuerth, Jim Johns, Ernie Lariviere, Helene Manley, Jean Matalik, Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren, Mike Renaud and George Sutherland. Maidstone Cross The Sandwich South Historical Society invites everyone to their next meeting held at the Carnegie Library in Essex at 7 p.m. The Essex County Historical Society will show us how to research your family tree. The annual Catholic men’s conference takes place on Saturday, October 18th at Holy Name of Jesus church. Tickets are available by calling Chris at 776-5157. Everyone is welcome to attend the dedication of the our new
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Essex Retirees’ Club News The second Tuesday every month at noon we enjoy our pot luck smorgasbord. If you prefer not to bring some food you can pay for the luncheon. Happy Acres Band will perform after the meal. Our annual Halloween party is October 30 with Bingo from 3-5pm. Join us in costume. Dinner is at 6:15pm. Limited to 75 so get your tickets now. A representative from the Canadian Hearing Society will be here Thursday, October 23 at 2:30pm for individual screenings. Call for appointment. We are looking for outside vendors for our bazaar on Saturday, November 29. Sign up now for your seat on the bus to see the comedy, My Big Fat Italian Christmas, in Chatham on December 2. We will stop at Parks Blueberry. Our qualified seniors instructor leads an hour of moves to improve your balance and muscle tone Monday and Fridays, 9:30-10:30am. Saturday euchre winners were Audrey Ostrander, Judy Kelly, and John Labadie. Our special Monday night pepper winners were Shirley Stiers
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with high score, followed by Charlie Chevalier, then Betty Fields and Roger Monchamps as third and fourth. At our special cribbage party on Tuesday Mary Lou Chibi and Dorothy Rimbault were first, Louise Perrault and Evelyn Vivier were second and Floyd and Virgery Cascadden took third place. Louise Perrault took high score at Wednesday night pepper Don Ames had most peppers and Betty Fields had the low score. The Thursday bridge winners were Floyd Cascadden and Margaret Crawley.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as we welcome Pastor Aaron Thompson, who will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. We will also be hosting a Thanksgiving service on Monday October 13 beginning at 10:00 am. There will be no GEMS and Cadets on Monday evening. Coffee Break Ladies Bible Study group will begin on Tuesday October 7 at 9:30 am. All ladies are invited to attend. Come out for a cup of coffee, great fellowship and a time of study of the bible. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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Lee Vanlieshout of London, Ontario, purchased an awesome piece of automotive excitement at the Toronto Classic Car Auction in the fall of 2012. ItÕ s a 1939 Ford Deluxe coupe rebuilt with the best from the past and the present. Lee writes: Ò The previous owner did not supply any information but I can tell you the car came from Florida. ItÕ s a Õ 39 Ford Deluxe 5-window coupe Model 91A-77-B with a 350 cubic inch Chevy motor and 400 Turbomatic 3-speed transmission, Mustang front end, and 9-inch Ford rear end. The colour is Electric Lime Green. The body is all steel and the trunk has been shaved. The taillights have been frenched. It has Air shocks, upgraded power brakes in front, power steering, and VIN is #1851490651.Ó With their sleek aerodynamic lines, the 1939 Fords have been a favourite with restorers and customizers alike ever since they rolled off the Ford assembly lines. According to the 1942 Used Car Sales Handbook of Features published by GM of Canada for its used car sales people, the Windsor factory price when new for the 1939 Ford Deluxe coupe was $893 (slightly less in the U.S.). The engine was a flathead V8 with 221 cubic inches cranking out 85 horsepower, a respectable power output for that time and easily modified for more horsepower. Five body styles were available: 2-passenger coupe, two-door sedan, four-door sedan, convertible coupe with rumble seat (the last year for this feature), and convertible sedan. The 1940 Ford convertible had a power-operated top and a back seat under the roof instead of a rumble seat, reflecting the growing desire of the motoring public for more protection from the weather. The 2-passenger coupe in 1939 had no back seat and was popular with travelling sales people. Also, 1939 was the last year before the adoption of sealed beam headlights industrywide in 1940. It was the last year that Ford had a 3-speed floor shift transmission. In 1940, the gearshift lever moved to the steering column (Ò three on the treeÓ ) until Ò 4 on the floor” came along with the muscle car era of the 1960s. And 1939 was the last year that windshield wipers were mounted on the roof, and the windshield could be cranked open for an early form of air conditioning. IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: Ò OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.Ó
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submitted to EFP The leaves are starting to change a beautiful colour and the mornings are a bit brisk, which means that hockey season is in full swing for the Essex Ravens Bantam Major team. These boys and coaches are ready for an exciting season. They have started off great with five wins and one tie so far in regular season play. The coaches this year are Phil Bellaire, Bryan Miller, and Chad Wolters with Jen Bellaire as manager. The team is comprised of goaltenders Austin Szarek and Dylan Zelko. On the offensive end are Austin Friesen,Matt Gillis, Daine Grona, Michael Hyrniuk, Josh Koning, Daniel Mastroianni, Nolan Miller, Jordan Pope, and Christian Wuerch. Defending the zone are Rhett Bellaire, Braydon Davis, Jack Hicks, Kage Prieur, and Everett Vanlare. Our sponsor this year is Essex
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Essex Ravens want to erect dome facility by Fred Groves Usually this time of year, things are pretty quiet for the Essex Ravens of the Ontario Varsity Football League. However, club president Glen Mills, who just finished his first year as league commissioner as well as coaching the varsity team to another successful season, is trying to find a home for his club. Raider Field at Essex District High School was under construction
this past summer, which meant the varsity Ravens played on the turf at the University of Windsor while the other teams had their home games at Villanova high school. Ò I received a call from the public school board and we have a meeting on October 14,Ó said Mills who is skeptical about a return to the field that the Ravens have called home since they started in 1997. Mills said he was not aware that the EDHS Red Raiders were returning to
their field and stated once again that new bleachers are a must if his club is to come back to Essex. Ò I think itÕ s central. ItÕ s where we started and itÕ s where we belong but you have to have cooperation.Ó While the question of whether or not the Ravens return to Raider Field is still unknown, there is a push now on with the Ravens and the Harrow Hurricanes soccer club to erect a dome that would have artificial turf.
Amicarelli tosses two touchdowns by Fred Groves Prepping for their big homecoming game on Friday against Massey, the Essex District High School senior football team blanked Brennan 21-0 Thursday in WECSSAA action. Quarterback Adam Amicarelli led the Red Raiders with a pair of passing touchdowns, one to Matt Hobson and the other to Jordan Perrott. Kicker Jake Maisonneauve was a perfect 3-for-3 with extra points. James Morgan had a rushing major. Essex will kick off on their new field Friday night under the lights at 7 p.m. • The University of Windsor Lancers
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Ò We are meeting with the town. They said they would be interested in working with us,Ó said Mills. There was a possibility that the Ravens/ Hurricanes partnership was going to team up with the town and take over the old Essex Memorial Arena. However, cost has prohibited that venture from moving ahead. Mills confirmed that the Ravens and Hurricanes have jointly applied for a $100,000 grant that would
help cover the cost of putting the dome up. An additional $100,000 would be needed to put the turf down. He said that some minor baseball groups are already showing interest to use it. Where and when it would be built is not known at this time. What is known however is that the Essex Ravens football program continues to grow. This fall they have peewee (1012) and bantam (13-14) playing in the fall Ontario
junior girls 4k, Gabrielle Fuerth was 15th and Brianna Brooks was 20th. • The Essex 73’s made it six wins in a row in Great Lakes Junior Ô CÕ Hockey League action as they downed the host Mooretown Flags 6-2 on Saturday. Phil Janikowski led the way with a pair of goals with singles to rookie Michael Vieira, Daniel McIntyre, Mark MacPherson and captain Scott Bromley. Last Tuesday the locals handled the Wheatley Sharks 5-1. Janikowski and Eric Shaw each had a goal and an assist while Bromley, Daniel Slipchuk and Nick Mainella also connected. • At the 11th Annual Essex Red Raiders Boys Invitational Volleyball Tournament on Saturday it was the host seniors winning it all as they downed Harrow 2515, 25-21. Essex advanced to the finals with a 25-10, 25-22 win over Sandwich while Harrow beat Kennedy 25-10, 10-25, 19-17. The day before saw the Chatham-
Varsity Football League. Ò ItÕ s going okay and they are having a lot of fun. They are doing well but struggling a bit,Ó said Mills. He said that other OVFL centres started the fall program last season and wanted to know if the Ravens were interested. Mills says it gives young players a chance to challenge themselves.
Kent beat Kingsville for the junior title. • It was a tough round for EDHS golfer Brett Harrison as he shot an 80 in Blenheim at the SWOSSA event, missing a trip to OFSAA by just four strokes. • The Red Raiders junior girls basketball team remain undefeated in WECESSAA action as they are 3-0 following last weekÕ s 45-12 win over Belle River. Essex has allowed the fewest points in their division. On the senior side, Lucia McElwain had 24 points and Jessica Kimball chipped in with seven in a 43-39 loss to Belle River. • Goalie Trevor Wheaton turned away 18 shots last Thursday night to help the Leamington Flyers to a big 7-1 win over visiting St. MaryÕ s in Junior BÕ hockey action If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail.com
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Every day is Seniors Day at Retirees Social Club
Shaun Dixon teaches Tony and Lois Hudvagner about malware and computer viruses at a computer class at the Essex Retirees Social Club.
by Jennifer Cranston Across the country people celebrated National Seniors Day on Oct. 1. It is a relatively new and little known holiday established by the Canadian Government to coincide with The United NationsÕ International Day of Older People. There were no events in Essex to mark the occasion. In fact even members of the Essex Retirees Social Club were unaware of the holiday. Ò Every day is seniors
day around here,Ó said Director Betty Lou Firth. Currently the club has 143 members and they are always looking for new members. Sylvia Pearce is a board member and is also in charge of membership. She says the club is a great way for people to interact with others. A venue and opportunity to interact with other people with common interests is a great way to combat one of the biggest issues for
seniors, isolation. The club serves hot, dinner style lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays and a soup and sandwich luncheon on Fridays. Ò When you join you get a complimentary meal and a tour of our other activities,Ó said Pearce. Meals usually cost from $3.50 to $4.50. This is still less expensive than what one could make at home. There is no shortage of activities at the club. They have potlucks every second Tuesday often followed by speakers or entertainment. Card players can enjoy pepper, rammoli, bridge and cribbage. There are events for every holiday. The next holiday event is the annual Halloween party with supper and costume
Sue Deschamps, Cheryl Allan and Ray Micklea work to prepare a hot lunch for members of the Essex Retirees Social Club on Seniors Day.
judging. They hold weekly bingo games for members and their guests, and a licensed bingo that is open to the public twice a month with a $500 jackpot. They have computer classes, fitness activities, yard sales, bazaars, regular day trips, and
more. They even have a choir. The most important thing offered by the club however, is fellowship. It isnÕ t just a place to hang out and have fun. It is a support network. Ò A lot of friendships are built here,Ó said Pearce. Ò People are very friendly and welcoming
here and we look out for each other.Ó Now that they know Oct. 1 is Seniors Day, Firth and Pearce are hoping to plan a special event for the holiday next year. For more information visit their website www. essexretirees.ca or call 519 776-6689.