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Vol. 135

A LOOK INSIDE

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Issue No. 38

Supporters continue to fight for Harrow and Western

Herdman Technologies responds to criticisms PAGE 2 _______________ Essex Fire Fighters share memories at reunion PAGE 3 ________________ ECFA invites community to ‘meet the candidates’ PAGE 7 ________________ Cottam Horse Show PAGE 12 ________________ Spearing takes home silver from SONA golf tourney

PAGE 17 ________________ Ravens do well at Early Bird Tournament

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Looking For A Good Home

Harrow District High School Student Michael Abbott talks to media on behalf of a large group of Harrow students and other supporters who arrived at the GECDSB oﬃces on Tuesday on two WE Trolleys and a bus.

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by Jennifer Cranston Well over 200 people filled the auditorium and two additional rooms at the public school board offices on the evening of Sept. 15 to show support for Harrow District High School and Western Secondary as Board Administration recommended closing both schools.

Before the business of the evening began, Trustee Alan Halberstadt reminded people that this meeting was not the end of the process. “Tonight we are receiving recommendations from Mr. Awender and his team,” he said. “No decisions will be made tonight.”

The final decision will be made on Oct. 13. Superintendant for Accommodations Todd Awender and Director of Education Erin Kelly submitted a recommendation to the Board that suggests closing HDHS and Western Secondary School. It also recommends building

a new high school in Amherstburg and a JK to grade 12 “mega-school” in Kingsville. In this recommendation Harrow students would be bussed to Kingsville. About a dozen speakers took the podium before Awender presented administration’s recommendation.

Speakers included advocates for both schools on the chopping block. Mike Munger of Harrow talked about the last time Harrow went through this, they were promised that if they closed one of their grade schools and moved those

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Herdman Technologies responds to criticisms by Sylene Argent with information collected by Jennifer Cranston In the September 10 issue of the Essex Free Press, an article outlined the concerns of Harrow resident Ann Heaton, who argued that her neighbourhood is not zoned to house a “bulk fuel plant” located directly behind her property on Ferris Rd. The property is zoned M1 or light industrial. The fuel storage operation owned by Herdman Technologies Inc. includes one fuel tank marked gasoline, one marked ethanol, and one unmarked fuel tank. Her concern was that the fluids are highly

combustible and that a leak could be disastrous for her and her neighbours. Essex CAO Russ Phillips had said that municipally speaking, the property is zoned correctly to have the fuel tanks. Phillips explained that even though the operation is not in violation of zoning by-laws, they are still working with the owner in the hopes of bringing some peace to the neighbourhood. Fred Herdman of Herdman Technologies responded that though Heaton claimed this issue has been brought to Council for five years, the plant has been there for only 3-and-a-half. He also claimed that

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Heaton hasn’t spoken to him directly on the issue, but instead contacts various levels of government. “It is pretty difficult to get cooperation when they are firing guns at you,” Herdman said. Herdman said the business went beyond guidelines to ensure environmental protection and safety. “There are certain laws you have to meet. We went beyond that and spent an extra $100,000,” Herdman

said, adding this was for added environmental and safety measures for this type of practice. The structures, he said, are steel tanks within steel tanks that are reinforced by concrete. There is also a concrete pad that they sit upon, and a dyke has been placed around the facility. It is also surrounded by a chain linked fence to help prevent people from entering the site. Safety measures include electronics within the tanks that will

prevent them from being overfilled. The tanks and concrete pad, he added, are scrubbed and cleaned twice a year. “We are clean freaks,” he said. He added that he used to own the property next door under Commonwealth Oil, which he claimed was also a clean piece of property. He claimed that during the previous term of council he had heard there were meetings at the property without his

Supporters continue to fight... children into the high school, that they would receive a new JK-grade 12 school. “Why is this not happening?” he said. Later in the meeting Trustees questioned Awender on this as well. Within the last five years, Kingsville and Harrow have both closed schools with the promise of new schools and continued education in their communities. This new recommendation asks Kingsville to close yet more elementary schools and promises to remove secondary education from Harrow completely. In the recent past we were told we have to close Ruthven to have a good chance (of a new school) and it didn’t happen,” Trustee Julia Burgess said. “We promised Harrow a JK to 12 school if we closed Harrow Jr. School. “What has changed to make me believe that this is true? We’ve heard it before and it didn’t work.” Awender said that there is a new fund at the Ministry of Education that concentrates on consolidations. Burgess and Trustee Kim McKinley were unconvinced. MicKinley pointed out that Harrow and Kingsville have already closed schools and are willing to close more to get new buildings. Parent Mary McLaughlin said that the time her son spent at Western was the only time in her son’s education she didn’t have to fight for him and the supports he needed. She spoke about the unique and intensive training given to teachers and staff at trade schools like Western and the recently closed Century in Windsor. She said these special needs students cannot get the attention and opportunities they need at regular schools. She blamed higher vacancies at Western on the Board’s reluctance to admit students to the specialized school. She said that it has become increasingly more

knowledge, which he thought he should have been invited to. After some meetings about the issue in around 20132014, he was asked if he could put up a green mesh to aesthetically enhance the area, which he told the Town he would do if he got it in writing that this would please the neighbour. He claimed the next day another complaint was filed with the Ministry of Environment.

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difficult to get your child into Western. She said that putting these special needs kids into regular schools is “unethical” and “setting them up for failure.” When Burgess asked McLaughlin if she honestly believed that the same supports could not be put in place in other schools, McLaughlin said that she did not. She explained that her son enjoyed taking woodshop at Western, but that at a regular school, the woodshop teacher would not have the required training to allow a special needs student like her son to take a class like that safely. Anthony Leardi, attorney for Amherstburg, made a presentation suggesting a partnership with the Town if the Board did build a new school in Amherstburg. He presented business cases, including two different parcels of land, Centennial Park of 28 acres, and The Libro Centre of 149 acres. The town favoured the Libro site as it has other amenities that the Board could use like extensive sports fields, including the Miracle Baseball Diamond, designed for disabled users, and kitchen facilities. His presentation also included his evaluation of the recommendation to close Western, demonstrating that by his calculations, the closure would save the Board next to nothing. Many Trustees jumped at the idea that a new build in Amherstburg could house both General Amherst and Western Secondary as separate programs in the same building. Administration’s recommendation, as well as the recommendations made in the spring by the PARC Committee, is available on the GECDSB website, publicboard.ca. The School Board Trustees will make their final decision in October.

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Essex Firefighters share memories at reunion

by Jennifer Cranston On Saturday, Essex Firefighters, old and new, came together to reminisce and reconnect at the second Essex Alumni Firefighter’s Reunion. Organizer and local firefighter Gary Smith was interrupted in his opening remarks by fellow firefighter Mark Sweeney, who is also President of the Fire Fighter’s Association, who apologized for the emotional floodgates he was about to open. Sweeney called upon Sharon Smith, Gary’s mother, who had been tricked by friends into attending the event. Sharon walked from the kitchen to a standing ovation, and the audience, who all knew what was coming, stayed on their feet as Sweeney described his purpose. “It was one year ago today that we said ‘Goodbye’ to a legend,” he said. “Today I would like to honour Sam

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Smith.” Tears sprang to Sharon’s eyes, and many others, as bagpipes began to play in honour of her late husband. The piper led Mark and Michael Bosse who wheeled in a pedestal bearing a bell. When the bell reached the front of the room, the “return home” call (three rounds of double tones), rang out, followed by a

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From the C orners of My Mind ••• Comment by Jennifer Cranston •••

Fighting for your community This week I was moved by two groups of people who are fighting tirelessly for their community. I was honoured to be invited to cover the Essex Fire Fighters Alumni Reunion, where I sat in a room full of people who have dedicated themselves to their community. I say ‘themselves’ rather than their ‘time’ because the volunteer fire fighter does give of their whole self. They don’t have scheduled shifts; they drop what they’re doing and run when their neighbours need them. They don’t commute from another town to do what they do for strangers. They serve their friends and neighbours, often in their darkest hours. They run from the dinner table, their beds, and their families to help us and our families when we need them most. They fight through smoke and flames to save our lives. They fight through twisted steel to pull us from wrecked cars, and they fight their own demons after a bad night, when they know a family has suffered a loss, anticipating the next time they will

run into them in the grocery store. I feel it is wrong to refer to these men and women as belonging to a “service.” They are fire “fighters,” who give much of themselves every time they risk their lives fighting for us. The second group that inspired me this week is the supporters of Harrow High School. These individuals showed up in droves to continue the fight for their school. This is not a process that has taken place over the last few months, it has been decades, and still they fight. HDHS has been threatened repeatedly with closure for a generation, and still the community rallies each time to save their school, which is the cornerstone of their community. There are many who say they should give up, accept the inevitable, and move-on. Those people would be wrong. The way this community comes together, in spite of individual differences, in spite of what looks like insurmountable odds, and in spite of the inevitable repeat if they

are successful this time, is the best demonstration of “community” you are going to find around here. They fight for the survival of their community because, make no mistake, that school is the foundation of that community. That school is the difference between the “community” that stands together to fight for it, and just a cluster of houses in the southern half of the municipality. The fight isn’t over yet. It will carry on until the School Board Trustees make their decision in October. I say to the fighters for Harrow; keep fighting. Write to the trustees, write to the ministry, make your voices heard loudly, at the Board office and in the broader community. In the end if HDHS is lost, at least we will all be able to say that Harrow fought and fought hard for their kids and their community.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Tragic closing Isn’t this a tragedy! The Essex Youth Centre is no longer open for our young people on a daily basis. I remember reporting the struggles of those who tried to operate a youth centre during its first 19 years. The main problem then was to find a suitable location. Everyone thought the problem was solved when the high school location was established with Executive Director Sandy Larivee taking responsibility. Did council and everyone read the letter in the September 10 issue of the Essex Free Press from the directors? I mention council because that body was a main source of funding, and each year, for some reason beyond my understanding, the amount of funds had been repeatedly cut back. If the Free Press letter was read, the worth of the centre to the town will be understood. I presume council members are concerned about keeping the taxes in check but surely every taxpayer would be willing to have the cost of keeping the Youth Centre open included in the tax bill. Yes, we provide lots of sport activity for youth, but not everyone is interested in those programs. Besides that, they do not provide the guidance that young persons could find at the youth centre. The computer training mentioned in the article was a great asset for seniors and we have had people enquiring about whether it is still available. Obviously, the closure of the centre for youth affects others, particularly seniors. Some hired those young people to do various jobs for them. That’s gone. A letter from one of the directors, Randy Voakes, explains the problem in the Essex Free Press issue of September 17. Sandy Larivee continued to keep the Youth Centre open without the other grants, but council cut its support each year despite her pleas. Would Randy please explain the $130,000 operating budget he stated in his letter?

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Letter to the Editor: Response to “Unions” In response to the September 17 issue letter entitled “Unions,” I’d like to respond first with the term; “transparency” used in criticizing unions reluctance to publicize their finances. Why stop there? Why not include religions or finances of public officials before and after their tenure in public office? How about politicians releasing their finances after leaving office, while working for lobbyists, mostly companies who incidentally would not be interested in hiring them if it weren’t for the taxpayer who put them in these enviable positions in the first place. To the author of this letter I beseech that she be

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Essex Fire Fighters share memories at reunion... moment of silence. “I’m at a loss for words,” Sharon said through tears. “Thank you so much. Thank you so much!” Sam Smith was a long time Deputy Fire Chief in Essex who is fondly remembered and missed by the community of Essex, and especially missed by firefighters. The bell is an 1886 school bell that was restored and mounted on a cabinet, handmade and donated by firefighter and cabinet maker Michael Bosse. The bell and all of the work to restore it were also donated by various firefighters. It will have a place in Fire Station #1 where the cabinet will eventually hold the names of all the members of

Essex Fire & Rescue who have passed away, back to the conception of the brigade. While other members lost since the last reunion were mentioned and remembered, the evening wasn’t a memorial service. Men who haven’t seen each other since the last reunion, 10 years ago, reconnected, reminisced, and shared stories over dinner and drinks. Many of those stories were about “Squad Five.” Essex Fire has four squads. They have always only had four squads. Squad Five is an honorary title given to a group of four young men who served together and shared an apartment in the 1980’s. Steve Rider and Curtis

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Warren each served with Essex for about a decade before moving away or moving on. Grant Copeland served with Essex for 28 years, retiring in 2009. Mark Bosse served in Essex from 1979-83 when he moved and volunteered in Colchester North, only to be brought back into the fold in 1999 with Amalgamation. Many of the stories revolved around Rider’s faulty eyesight. Rider admits he didn’t see very well without his glasses, which can be a problem when you’re flying out of bed in the middle of the night to a call. Rider and his housemates often travelled together to the station in a Corvette owned by one of the young men. Time was always of the essence, so Rider never took time to dress before jumping into

the car. He would scoop up his clothes and dress on the fly. Everyone remembers the night Rider was standing in the fire hall in the buff, struggling to get his leg into his skivvies, only to discover his was trying to jam his butt into a sweatshirt. Rider also remembers the night of a chimney fire when he handed his glasses to a colleague and proceeded to burst into the wrong house, demanding to know where the fire was. Then there was the time someone had put Warren’s hat at the top of the 150 foot radio tower that stood beside the fire hall. As he scaled the tower to retrieve his hat, his buddies all stood at the bottom pelting him with rocks. When he finally made it to the bottom, hat in hand, everyone was

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gone leaving him alone to face the wrath of Sam Smith. Story after story illustrated the theme of the evening. Gary Smith said the theme for the evening comes from the

most commonly heard phrase when old and new firefighters come together; “We can’t do that anymore.”

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transparent. Let’s face it, that letter is nothing but a Progressive Conservative political ploy to eliminate unions. I’m a baby boomer and well remember in the 1950s, ‘60s, and early ‘70s when most people were in a union and the middle class standard of living put to shame that of today, one that has fostered for the last three decades by the ilk of the PC government and Corporate Canada. Yes mam, let’s get transparent, bring back the middle class with middle class wages, and db pensions, supported by strong unions for the sake of our children.

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Council, staff, and residents host walk-about

by Sylene Argent Members of council and administration for the Town of Essex, along with volunteer members of the community, gathered to participate in a walk-about through Essex Centre’s downtown core on the evening of Monday, September 14. This activity was all part of looking at how

the downtown core of Essex Centre could be aesthetically improved. Essex’s part-time Economic Development Officer Anne Miskovsky explained administration was taking notes as the group walked up Talbot Street, recording things that are not supposed to be there. For example, large garbage bins are not

supposed to be visible from the street. They were also taking notes of potential safety hazards that businesses and the town should want to correct to ensure public safety. Before wrapping up the walk-about, Councillor Randy Voakes made the motion, which Council supported, that

a bylaw be drafted that would give the building inspectors an opportunity to enforce businesses to maintain good practice, aesthetically, in the downtown area. The Town will have to create a bylaw to appeal the existing one to do this. Voakes noted he didn’t want this to set fines, but to help encourage enhancement of the downtown area. Council and administration will host another walk-about in Harrow Center on September 28. The Essex Centre BIA often partners with the Town to enhance the downtown core. One initiative the Town and Essex Centre BIA are partnering on is the refurbishing and painting of the burgundy lamp poles in Essex Centre for $25,000 from the beautification fund. Essex Centre BIA Chairperson Mary-Anne Bjorkman attended the walk-about. She noted some of the BIA’s focuses are to improve the environment of the area, and to assist with economic redevelopment of the local business community through areawide promotion and advertising. Being involved in the process of improving the environment of Essex Centre, Bjorkman stated, is something the BIA and the Town of Essex has been partnering on for the past three years with the development of the Downtown Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Plan. Essex Council moved to adopt the towninitiated Downtown Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Plan as a reference document for long term improvements in September of 2013. This plan was compiled by Stempski, Kelly Associates. This firm was retained to assist with the completion of a Community Improvement Plan for Essex Centre as well. Recently, the BIA had some fire thrown its way via social media

in an open letter from LoveLy Gift Boutique. Concerns highlighted in the letter included what was believed to be little support or promotion of small businesses from the BIA and local store closures. Through this letter, the BIA was asked publically what it would do to promote business in Essex, and wanted to know what the BIA was doing with the monies collected from its affiliated businesses to better the town. Further concerns from the store owner included not updating the BIA’s website quick enough with information regarding new businesses, and that other BIAs from neighbouring communities visit new store owners several times, and provide a welcoming package. Bjorkman responded to these concerns in an open letter to give some insight about what the BIA is for and what it has been up to lately. The BIA cannot enforce property owners of businesses to keep their buildings in good repair. But the bylaw of businesses maintaining good practice that the Town plans to develop should help with that. Bjorkman stated that town infrastructure work must be done prior to the implementation of projects for which the BIA has targeted funds. In the meantime, items like snowflake lights, new lights for the Town Christmas tree, and planted trees, have been made, along with financial donations made towards the new cenotaph, and the new memorial Spitfire and its Honour Wall. To support economic redevelopment, The BIA does advertise in different mediums to highlight events going on in town that may lure people into the business core, she noted. The biggest hurdle the BIA faces, Bjorkman explained, is that it is comprised of volunteers, working or running their own businesses. She

would love to have more participation at the BIA meetings. “Our vacancy rate is very unfortunate, and yes, we have had many business owners retire, had personal family matters arise, corporate decisions were made, some move, and others were just not be able to make it work, but these are things we have no control over. What we do have control over is what we, as business owners and residents, say publicly about our town.,” Bjorkman stated. She further noted a volunteer is currently learning how to run its website. Another way the Town is trying to help improve the aesthetics of the downtown core is though offering Community Improvement Plans. Part-time Economic Development Officer Miskovsky said Essex has two very good Community Improvement Programs, one for each Harrow and Essex Centres. The two programs, she said, are identical. Council has allocated dollars for this grant program that businesses within the two boundaries can tap into to make improvements to things like façades. Council recently expanded the program to include a program for accessible entrances, and increased the grant for creating affordable rental dwellings in commercial buildings. “The town can work in partnership with those who want to start a project [that fits into the CIP criteria],” Miskovsky added. She noted that hosting events like community cleanups can not only help spruce up the area, but can also improve community attitude. “Whatever the future brings, it’ll involve the whole community to take pride and ownership in the results,” Miskovsky commented. “The best projects are led by the community. There are a lot of good things on the horizon.”

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ECFA invites community to ‘meet the candidates’

by Jennifer Cranston The Essex County Federation of Agriculture hosted the Meet the Candidates in Essex event last Wednesday, where local, Federal candidates were able to answer questions and present their platforms to voters. The event is not a typical debate. Candidates each answer every question and are not permitted any rebuttal to other candidates’ answers. While many of the questions were agriculture related, not all of them were. The first question gave each speaker a chance to explain where agriculture fit in their party’s priorities. The Shaheen Room at Essex Sports Complex was filled with various party supporters and interested voters from across the County. First to speak was Jennifer Alderson, representing the Green Party. She spoke about local agriculture as a priority in her own life, as the co-founder of the Belle River Farmers’ Market. She went on to talk about how farming needs to become more sustainable and said that currently farmers are over-using herbicides and pesticides. Some members of the audience expressed their objection to that comment by booing her. Audrey Festeryga (L) touted the Liberal Party’s past achievement

that protects us from over-night jumps at the gas pump, we also have to look closer at green technology, and energy efficiency. Watson said the first thing his party would do to address the cost of fuel is “not introduce a carbon tax.” He talked about the lower GST and his party’s

practice of successfully prosecuting gas stations caught fixing gas prices. The conversation that night included topics like blue-green algae, job creation, and child care. The complete evening will be posted on YouTube this week, courtesy of CFTV.

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of introducing “supply management,” which she called “The corner stone of the farming industry.” Tracey Ramsey (NDP) said that the country had lost over 30,000 family farms over the last decade of Conservative leadership. She said that the NDP has a comprehensive “Food to Fork Plan.” “Nothing can be more important in Essex County than agriculture,” she said. Incumbent Jeff Watson (C) said that agriculture has been and continues to be a top priority for his party. He said that under the Conservatives the “number of young farmers is up and farming income is up.” Candidates were asked to explain what procedures or assurances their party would implement to screen refugees. Alderson talked about the importance of recognizing their credentials once they arrive. She mentioned the need for doctors and engineers. “We can’t turn our backs on them, but we have to screen them to determine what they can offer us,” she said. Festeryga said that the Liberal Party plans to bring in 25,000 refugees as quickly as possible. “We need systems in place to make sure screening takes place,” she said. Ramsey said that currently Canada is

failing to “meet its global responsibilities.” She explained that the NDP would bring in 10,000 refugees this year and 9,000 each year after for four years. She suggested appointing a “Syrian Coordinator” to handle screening. Watson said the first step is to confront ISIS that is creating the current refugee crisis. He said the most important thing when admitting refugees is to verify that they are genuine refugees. He said that ISIS has claimed that 4,000 of their militants have infiltrated the wave of refugees fleeing the Middle East. He said that the Conservatives would bring in 10,000 refugees over three years. They were also asked where their party stood on the issue of covering one’s face as they are sworn in as Canadian citizens. Watson said that it is important that when you are “joining the Canadian family, that you are not hiding.” All the other candidates said that their parties supported the option of wearing a niqab or burka when attending the ceremony. Fuel is a huge expense for farmers. Candidates were asked what they would do to reduce that expense. Alderson said that while a carbon tax is undesirable for some, it is necessary. She went on to talk about better public transit. She stressed Canada’s need to be

more environmentally responsible. Festeryga talked about the importance of green energy, public transportation and encouraged the use of bicycles. Ramsey said that while we need legislation

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Enerquest supports HDHS

Michael Abbott generously douses Steven Pidskalny’s hot dog with ketchup at the HDHS welcome back barbeque.

Pictured above: Noah Parr, grade 9, joins his parents Arlene and Bill Parr, owners of Enerquest, in presenting a cheque for over $7,300 to Harrow District High School’s Deputy Prime Minister Matt Broser. The money was raised during the Quest Fest Volleyball Tournament.

by Jennifer Cranston Special guests showed up at the Harrow District High School’s welcome back barbeque last Friday, and they came bearing gifts. Over the summer Enerquest owner Bill Parr and his wife Arlene hosted Quest Fest to bring awareness to the plight of HDHS, which is in danger of being closed by the Greater Essex County District School Board. The event raised over $7,300 for the high

school. Deputy Prime Minister of Student Parliament Matt Broser explained a meeting was held with the Parrs and Enerquest employee Claire Salter, and the student government, the day before to discuss possible plans for the money. It was decided that the money could be used to support a variety of clubs, events, and field trips. “We can’t thank them enough,” Broser said.

Legion Week kicks off by Jennifer Cranston One of Essex’s few remaining WWII Veterans, Tom Robson, lays a wreath at the Cenotaph in honour of all veterans. The Remembrance Ceremony marked the beginning of Legion Week in Essex. Legions across Canada are celebrated this week.

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Creative graffiti brings attention to Art Space Essex

by Sylene Argent Many area crafters gathered at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club on Saturday to work on their own homemade crafts and art projects as part of the season’s first Art Space Essex open studio session. Art Space Essex is boasting it has “the time, the place, and the space” so local creative people can set a time aside on a monthly basis to socialize with others and work on those artistic projects. Jodie Matte, a volunteer with Art Space Essex, explained the group’s focus is to help people get creative. In celebration of the first open studio session of this session, Art Space Essex hosted a “yarn bombing” on Talbot Street, near the

Centre street intersection, on Friday evening. Here, several people decorated a few park benches, a couple trees, and a few trash cans with knitted and crocheted items. The intention of the “Yarn Bombing” event, Matte said, was to raise awareness about the club and its open studio sessions, which are more adult-centered. Teens are welcome to join in to work on projects, also. Matte was happy with the attention the creative graffiti brought to Art Space Essex, and happy with the turnout of individuals who participated in this fun event. She was also impressed with the many individuals who took the time to take part in

the season’s first studio session. She is looking forward to many more in the future. Some of the crocheted and knitted items placed along the benches will be washed and then used to make scarves for homeless programs in Windsor, Matte noted. The monthly open studio sessions will be held on every third Saturday, from September through May, at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Matte urges those who may be interested in the open studios, workshops, or other events this local group may put on, to check out its Facebook page or its blog www. artspaceessex.blogspot.ca.

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Second taxi service meeting held Firefighters host fundraiser submitted to the EFP A second meeting about taxi service was held at The Essex Retirees’ Centre on September 14. This meeting was held to discuss the possibilities for taxi service in Essex. It was chaired by resident Bob Burns and attended by 11 residents. Councilor Randy Voakes along with former and potential taxi service providers, all explained their thoughts about reestablishing a taxi service in Essex. The Executive Director of Community Services outlined what its service could provide for the community, especially to those who need it because of health care or disabilities.

The owner of Leamington Taxi said that for them, the service would have to be provided from Leamington because they they could not have a taxi driver and cab sitting quietly in Essex doing nothing all day. An interested bystander suggested rides for those who have health problems could be provided by “friendly drivers.” Those who plan to provide the service reported concerns about the combined costs of rent, insurance, and the license needed for each vehicle. Councilor Voakes expressed doubt that there was a significant difference in charges between Essex and other municipalities for licenses. He said there

is need to deal with the real issues. “For every dollar coming in a dollar is going out,” he pointed out as he said there would not be profit for the town from a taxi service. He suggested the fee for the driver could be reduced to $100. The council would need to discuss that with the town treasurer. He assured everyone that council will consider all possibilities. Mayor Ron McDermott added, “We don’t care about what Leamington charges. We care about Essex. We need to hear from our treasurer.” The taxi driver explained that a passenger can be taken to Windsor, but the Essex taxi could not pick up someone in Windsor to bring them to Essex. With promises from Voakes to take the question back to council, Chairman Bob Burns said there would be another meeting. “Watch the Free Press for the notice of the next meeting,” he said in closing the meeting.

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Members of Lakeshore Fire Department and Essex Fire & Rescue teamed up to host a fundraiser for Hospice and the Children’s Safety Village on Saturday. The fundraiser took place in front of Shoppers Drug Mart.

by Sylene Argent Members of Essex Fire & Rescue and the Lakeshore Fire Department teamed up to host a fundraiser with Shoppers Drug Mart on Saturday afternoon. Set up outside of the Shoppers facility in Essex Centre, the firefighters from both departments greeted area families to pass along fire safety tips and prevention messages. Some of those tips included the need for homes to have working smoke alarms, and the importance of having a fire safety plan to assist families in the event a fire were to ever occur. The firefighters also walked youth through the fire safety house, which was parked onsite. This teaching tool helps firefighters pass information onto youth on how to respond in a situation if a fire were to ever occur and how to spot fire hazards. This fundraiser will benefit Hospice and the Children’s Safety Village. The two fire departments typically team up with Shoppers a few times a year to host this fundraiser for community causes.

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Hyland Family hosts Essex U15 Boys Soccer 2,000 for breakfast win ECSL Championship

Dan Wilson joined his grandchildren Madilyn, Parker and his son Matt, to enjoy a locally grown breakfast at Hylander Farms on Sunday Morning.

by Jennifer Cranston Local beef and veal farmer Bryan Hyland and his family opened their farm to over 2,000 visitors on Sept. 20, as host facility for Breakfast

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is a program of Farm and Food Care. The provincewide organization holds these breakfast events all over Ontario to help build a connection between consumers and food producers. Leo Guilbeault is a director with Farm Food and Care, and also a local farmer. “This event is a good opportunity for urbanites to see what a working farm looks like,” he said. “There is a lot of disconnect between people in the city and the farm.” He said that he has met people in bigger Canadian cities who do not understand that farmers grow their food. He explained that it is important for people to understand why keeping a local food supply is important. “We can bring in food from anywhere, but food safety is not the same,” he said. “Canada has the most stringent standards for food safety and environmental responsibility.”

Pictured above in the back row L-R: Coach Scott Pillon, Connor Tapping, Jayden McTavish, Christian Wuerch, Nick Logan, Austin Szarek, Griﬃn Muzzin, Ryley Decaire, Jonathan Salan, Jackson Moore, Coach Jack Paparola. In the front row: Grant Campbell, Cole Hennessy, Austin Siverns, Chase Grayer, Adam Laframboise, Austin Paparola, Chris Hernandez, and Matthew Gillis.

submitted to EFP The Essex Assault/Croatia Cosmos U15 Boys Soccer team capped off a dream season in the Essex County Soccer League with a 3-0 win over Leamington earlier this month. Ryley Decaire posted the shutout while Connor Tapping (2) and Jackson Moore (1) supplied the offensive punch. The team coaches Coaches Scott Pillon and Jack Paparola could not be more proud of this team. The playoff win capped a terrific season where this second year team won the opening tournament TAKE OUT (the Kickoff Cup), the AVAILABLE League Championship PICKEREL (with a record of 14 and 1), and finally the playoff Championship. Holy Name Council #3305 Additionally, Ryley lly Decaire led the league in Serving loca ie ught Lake Er ca shutouts with seven and Pickerel for 36 years! Jackson Moore took the Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall 146 Talbot St. S., Essex Enter from Fairview Ave. Parking Lot league scoring title with 33 4:30 to 7:00 pm All meals served with: potatoes, hot and cold goals.

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Cottam Horse Show goes on without a hitch by Sylene Argent There was plenty to see and do at Cottam Ridgeview Park on Sunday as The Cottam Rotary Club hosted its 53rd annual Horse Show

& Fall Festival. Over the years, the Cottam Horse Show has grown into a festival event, offering many activities that the community can enjoy. Members of the

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Club Secretary Lloyd Kerr said. Kerr was proud to announce that the event kicked off with a sold out pancake breakfast. From there, festivalgoers lined the boundaries of the show ring where horse-drawn buggies were pulled before a judge as part of the annual Horse Show. Several competitors took to the show ring during the annual Horse Show, which

included many horsedrawn driving classes for youth and adults. A crowd of onlookers watched on in astonishment at the horsemanship displayed, when competitors took part in some fun events, such as an obstacle course and musical chairs. Many youth took the opportunity to get into the saddle on Sunday as

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pony rides were available at the park. Tractor-pulled barrel rides, and bouncing inflatables were also available to enjoy. Youth attendees were also able to show-off their artistic skills by handing in their colouring contest entries. Kerr was pleased that the festival’s first Shine and Show car show attracted many unique cars onsite. The parade, he added, gathered a great crowd and went very well. Inside the pavilion, area culinary artists and local dignitaries entered their tasty dishes into a chili contest. Kerr said the Rotary Club was pleased with the 14 entries that took part in this friendly

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competition. The warmer weather provided an opportunity for fairgoers to enjoy watching the truck n’ trailer rodeo. The many vendor tables onsite also provided an opportunity for a bit of shopping fun from the fairgrounds. The Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee served cake to visitors in celebration of the Policing Village of Cottam’s 100th anniversary. Committee Chairperson Lydia Miljan said her group had a number of old news articles on display during the Cottam Rotary Club Horse Show & Fall Festival, along with pictures of homes within the area that were built, in one form or another, when Cottam had originally become a Policing Village. It was hoped that seeing the photos would garner interest in those who currently own homes build in that era to consider getting them designated for heritage purposes. There are no homes in the Cottam area designated. It has been a big year for the Cottam Rotary Club. This summer, the Club and its current president Bernie Cormier hosted a community day at Cottam Rotary Park to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Kerr noted the Essex Rotary Club was the Cottam Club’s sponsor all those years ago. Recently, both Clubs took part in a celebratory banquet at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) to celebrate the milestone. Around 90 individuals attended this event.

Another big accomplishment the Cottam Rotary Club was excited to announce was that it was able to buy musical instruments for the band at Gosfield North Public School. The Club was committed to spending $4000 on this in the spring, Kerr said. The Club typically sponsors band trips, and when it heard it could use some instruments, the members of the local service club got on board to help. It was recently made aware that it would get an international Rotary grant to help with this funding. Also over the spring, The Cottam Rotary Club partnered with many other area Rotary Clubs to host a fish fry during the Leamington Tomato Festival. This

was a fundraiser for the Hospice facility being incorporated in Leamington. Kerr said the county Rotary Clubs have committed to sponsoring one of the rooms at this facility. Looking ahead, the Cottam Rotary Club will continue with its annual Christmas tree sales, beginning in November, and will be excited to welcome Santa to the area in early December. Through all the Cottam-based fundraisers, The Cottam Rotary Club can continue to support local and youthorientated initiatives, and maintain Cottam Rotary Park.

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What’s Going On... SEPT. 26 THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING  At Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34 (old Hwy #3), at 9am. Info. - Call Paul: 519-738-3476. SEPT. 26 AUTUMN FEST BAZAAR  at the Visitation Parish’s church hall at 5407 Comber Sd Rd. in Comber. For more information, call Yvette at: 519-798-5951. SEPT. 26 ESSEX RETIREES’ ANYTHING GOES SALE/ FLEA MARKET  From 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. - Call 519-776-6689 to reserve a table or for more info. SEPT. 26  CULTURE DAYS CANADA  In Kingsville from 10am-5pm - “Art Free-For-All”, featuring over 25 artists, along with musicians and performers in downtown.

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Photo by Simon Wyn Edwards Photography. Pictured L to R: Anita Imperioli (Executive Director of In Honour), Roger’s family: Andrea, Addilyn & Craig Meloche, Deb Salter, Craig, Carly & Finley Miller, and Melissa Muscedere (In Honour).

submitted to the EFP The family and close friends of Roger Salter hosted a Memorial Golf Tournament in his memory on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Roger passed away from peritoneal mesothelioma, a work-related cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, in August 2014. Roger, who was co-owner of Forest Machine & Mfg. Inc., was active in his community and loved to golf. His family felt that the best way to honour him, and show appreciation for the enhanced comfort they received during his stay in the hospital, was to host a charity golf tournament. This extra care would not have existed without the generous contributions from local charities. The tournament was held at Kingsville Golf & Country Club, where Roger had been an active member. Roger had a lot of memories on the course, and his family incorporated a bit of nostalgia and personal touches into the day to help everyone remember him. He was a fun-loving individual who lived life to the fullest, so the most important objective of the tournament was for everyone to have a good time. It appeared that the over 150 golfers who participated enjoyed the tournament immensely. All of the feedback received was positive, and many stated that they would be back again next year. The Committee is grateful to all who participated in this tribute to Roger. Roger’s family is extremely pleased with the success of this tournament and is proud to announce that a total of $19,000 was raised that day. This year, the proceeds were dedicated to the local charity, In Honour of the Ones We Love, with the goal of enhancing the care of patients living with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses within our community. Through In Honour, a room will be dedicated in Roger’s name at the new Ronald McDonald House at Windsor Regional Hospital-Metropolitan Campus. This room will provide a comfortable place to stay for families who are caring for loved ones in the hospital. Roger will also be one of the loved ones honoured at In Honour’s annual gala to be held on February 6, 2016. The organization of this tournament would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the Golf Tournament Committee and tournament volunteers. Thank you to Doug Quick, Kyle Booker, Marla Funkenhauser-Wiper, and the entire staff at Kingsville Golf & Country Club, who were undoubtedly instrumental in helping this tournament run so smoothly. It is understandable why Roger loved this course so much. The Committee would like to sincerely thank Forest Machine & Mfg. Inc., the main tournament sponsor, for all of its support, and all of the contributing local businesses, organizations, and families for their generous donations and sponsorships; success could not have been achieved without them. The Committee is hopeful to have all of this support again next year.

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Fall - Winter Season Employment Opportunities The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for Public Skate Monitors for the 2015-2016 Fall-Winter ice season. Positions are available at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and the Harrow Colchester South Arena. The Public Skate Monitors provide on and off ice supervision for public and holiday skating and are responsible to collect admission fees. For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca. Clearly identify the position of Public Skate Monitor in the cover letter or resume. Resumes must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015. Resumes may be submitted: Mail or In Person: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca Fax: (519) 776-8811

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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch

First school day How many of my readers are mothers who remember taking their first child to school for the first day? I have often seen pictures of children crying when the mother left them, but I was the one close to tears. My rambunctious five-year old was extremely excited about this new venture. Even though we lived almost a mile from the school, he skipped away every morning. I think he skipped on the way home because the sturdy new shoes I bought for him had a hole in the sole of each one within a month. I paid $5 to buy him the best for his little feet and did not expect them to wear so soon. So I went to the store and complained and the owner paid for new soles Later, I realized I could not expect his shoes to wear more than a month from the way he hopped, skipped and jumped. I wonder now whether the teacher had trouble making him sit in his seat. The next year, when I took his brother who was less than a year younger, the scenario was different, He was passive and didn’t cry, but obviously he was not very excited. Yes, his shoes lasted much longer. One day as I was leaving to go shopping without the trouble of taking one or two little boys with me, I saw this little fellow coming home in the middle of the morning. I never did find out why he did that but I was happy that he arrived before I left and he found a locked door. I had two more children to take for their first day and I can’t tell you why I don’t remember those as clearly. I do remember my first day of school. I went with my older brother so mother wasn’t there. I didn’t cry. I saw it as a routine occasion in my days. Actually I had looked forward to it for months. I started after the Easter holidays so it was a different experience than the first day of school for all youngsters. That little boy is now a white haired old man, as is his brother.

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“I like the game,” Spearing commented on golf. “It’s relaxing and sociable. I get to play with people to socialize and have fun.” Many of Spearing’s family members made the trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina to cheer him on, and so did his golfing coach, LaJeunesse. There was one moment for which Spearing was particularly proud of his golfing ability, when he took a shot out of pine straw. As a result of a great shot from a difficult place, the ball ended up near the pin. LaJeunesse said plans for Spearing are to hopefully play more travel golf in the future. The Provincials through Special Olympics will be held next year, and it is hoped he will be able to play in that tournament, and hopefully will be able to advance to the nationals the following year, and the internationals the year after that. A rigorous travel experience will help Spearing expand his playing experience, LaJeunesse said. Over 220 golfers from US and Canadian Special Olympics Programs competed in the 15th annual Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational Tournament.

by Sylene Argent Kyle Spearing of Amherstburg has been golfing regularly and taking lessons to improve his on-green game at Sutton Creek Golf Club for the past five years, and all that dedication to the sport has recently paid off. The 23-year old recently returned home from the Special Olympics of North America (SONA) National Golf Invitational Tournament with a silver medal in the Level 4, Division 1 category. The tournament was held at Port Royal Golf Club in Hilton Head, South Carolina from September 10-13. Head Golf Professional at Sutton Creek, Cory LaJeunesse, is Spearing’s coach. He was proud of how his golfing student performed at the major competition. It was quite the feat to make it to play in this tournament, and an even better to finish with a silver medal, LaJeunesse commented. He noted there was a selection process that took place in accepting the golfers into the tournament. Spearing was proud to represent his Country at the tournament, which was the first international competition he has played in. “I was nervous,” Spearing said of beginning the tournament. He was extremely pleased with how he played and enjoyed the whole experience. What helped him get on his game was listening to one of his favourite bands before playing in the morning, The Back Eyed Peas. “I’m happy with how everything went. I had a blast,” Spearing said.

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McCann, Revenberg powering AKO

by Fred Groves He has been a Red Raider, and a Raven, winning accolades and awards at whatever level he plays. Now in his second year as an AKO Fratmen, Essex’s Cody McCann has the same humble attitude about football, he wants the ball and he wants to win. Suiting up in the backfield with former

Essex Red Raider standout Spencer Revenberg, the duo are combining to help the Ontario Football Conference two-time defending champions, once again dominate the league. Under the direction of head coach Mike Lachance, an Essex native, the Fratmen utilize on many of their plays, a two-back offence. For McCann, whether he sets

up at tailback or fullback, he knows he is going to get the ball. “The touches don’t mean too much to me. I just like to win. At fullback at this level, you get a lot of carries,” McCann said before a recent practice. Versatility is the key and last year in the championship game McCann stepped in for injured all-star Brandon Donkers and ran for 140 yards and was named the MVP. “He is a corner stone guy that you build a program around,” Lachance said, who played quarterback during his time on Raider Field in Essex. McCann was a high school all-star. In his last year with the Essex Ravens was named the MVP, and who knows what is next as he has at least a couple of more years in the Fratmen’s backfield. “We have had a good history of running backs and no one works harder on the field than he does,”

Lachance added. Lachance likes to call his backfield’s Thunder and Lightning. One blocks and makes the noise and the other carries a ball. However this year, with McCann and Revenberg, it’s a little different. “We usually bring thunder and lightning in the backfield but with them we have thunder and thunder. It’s a power set. A couple of years ago the Ontario Football Conference raised its eligibility age to 24. That means more playing time for the now 21-year-old McCann and another chance for Revenberg, 24, who played at Sienna Heights University as a running back after being recruited out of high school as a linebacker. “At AKO, everyone wants to still be playing football. This is enjoyable. Everyone is willing to sacrifice. No one complains about playing time,” Revenberg said. After going to college in North Dakota for a year,

he switched to Michigan’s Sienna Heights where he got to run the ball, and so far, there is no looking back. He and McCann have a similar style where they can block for each other or carry the ball. “As the season goes on, they are finding more use for me at tailback, it’s slowly developing,” Revenberg said. Forget about trying to stop this duo, and the fact that they can alternate positions makes the other team’s defensive coordinator look for ways to stop them. “It throws a wrench at a lot of defensive schemes. We are similar in our scoring,” Revenberg said, who is also a former Essex Raven. As far as the future

goes, the OFC is quickly becoming a league to develop young talent for the Canadian Football League, which means more opportunities for McCann and Revenberg to catch the eyes of pro scouts. “This is an opportunity to open doors. I never want to stop playing football,” Revenberg said. “My hopes are definitely to work towards that,” McCann echoed. “I want to get bigger and stronger. Bigger and stronger, that thought just sent shudders through the opposition. The AKO Fratmen practice and play at E.J. Laugenesse high school in Windsor.

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Revenberg returns to Grand Valley by Fred Groves Offensive lineman Brandon Revenberg of Essex returns for another year with Grand Valley State. Last year, the 6’5” 285 lb. tackle was an Academic All-GLIAC

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Fish Fry Fridays resume on September 25th, staring at 4:30 pm. Take-out is available. Happy birthday to Fr. Dave on Sptember 26th. We are blessed to have you here with all you do! Check out our website for all the upcoming events and news at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Visit www.hnj.dol.ca. Dinner & Dance is Sunday, Oct. 18 at 5pm. With live music from Maria Connel and Grant Bergeron of Big Louie & the Band. Proceeds to our Youth Ministry. Tickets available from our Parish Oﬃce. God Bless and have a great week! Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us every Sunday for Family Worship at 11 a.m. led by Major Sam Roberts. Stay for coﬀee and fellowship after the service.

and a second team all-star. • Still with football, the Essex Red Raiders junior boys’ team hit the gridiron against host Tecumseh’s Vista Academy, and after that play against Herman on Sept. 29.

Don’t forget Messy Church this Thursday, Sept. 24th. Bring your family at 6 p.m. for a free family style dinner and ﬁnd out what this new way of experiencing church is all about. Families with kids of all ages are welcome ! If you are looking for something new to do this fall, we invite you to come to SA Connections every Tuesday from 10 -1. This is another free community program for all ages (preschoolers are welcome too !) and you can relax, enjoy meeting new friends and maybe even learn something new. This program has theme days, occasional guest speakers, games, crafts, and many other activities, followed by a free lunch. In the near future, a Bible Study will be starting on Tuesday afternoons. Our Thrift Store is always in need of donations. We appreciate gently used articles and they can be dropped oﬀ any time during store hours.

• Former Red Raiders standout Nik Vegli is rostered with the University of Windsor Lancers men’s basketball team. The 6’ guard was a WECSSAA all-star last season in Essex. Not Essex Community Services Coats for Kids - We need your help! The annual 2015 campaign is now on. A network of community agencies across Windsor-Essex County are working together to distribute warm winter coats to children and families in need. We rely on our community to donate gently used, current style coats to this program. Coats can be dropped oﬀ at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave. Unit 7, Essex until Oct. 30. To volunteer or for more information, please call 519-7764231. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. Last Sunday, Sept. 20 Second in Creation Time, the theme was “we are people of the way.” Thursday, Sept. 24 Chior practice continues at 7pm/ New members are always welcome. Sunday, Sept. 27 is the “Dedication of our Sunday

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recruited by the Lancers, he was a walk-on and has made the team. • Colin Lauzon of Essex picked up the win in net for the Chatham Maroons, making 46 saves in a 5-3 win over the Leamington Flyers in Junior ‘B’ action on Sunday. • Still with hockey, former Flyers’ Alex Friesen had an assist for the Carleton Place Canadians in an 8-2 win over Pembroke on Friday, and another helper in a 3-2 win over Kemptville on Sunday. • It was a great day at the Leamington Raceway on Sunday for Maidstone’s William Leon. His Victory’s Peanut won the sixth race, Njs Trick Pistol was third in the fifth, and Ramrider won the third race. McGregor’s Todd Kennedy continues to have success on the horse harness racing circuit with M G Idole, which won in the eighth. • Goalie Katrina Arnold of Essex shared the 9-0 shutout for the St. Clair College Saints women’s soccer team on Friday.

The Saints, which include freshman midfielder Cary Malenfant, followed that up the next day with a 5-2 win over Conestoga. • Becca Fuerth of Woodslee had a pair of goals for the University of Windsor women’s soccer team as the Lancers hammered Algoma 10-0. • Congratulations to the Woodslee Orioles 35-plus men’s baseball team that won the Ontario championship with a 17-

10 win over Scarbrough. • The EDHS Red Raiders senior boys’ volleyball team will open its WECSSAA season on Tuesday when the team travels to Brennan to take on the Cardinals. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.

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School Teachers” and hot dog lunch. Monday, Sept. 28 is the Essex Food Bank Fundraiser at A-1 Restaurant in Essex. All are welcome. Thank you to all who supported our Haiti Mission Project Dinner. Sunday, Oct. 4 is “World Communion Sunday.” This week - Third week In Creation Time, the door greeters are

Maidstone Cross Welcome autumn! Our Mission Group will collect loonies and toonies on this weekend at Mass. Please give generously to support our Mission charities. Parish Council is seeking a few additional members. If you are interested please let Fr. Moe know. For the next month we will collect non-perishable goods for the Essex Food Bank at the back of the Church. Life Chain will take place on Sunday, October 4th from 2:303:30 p.m. at Talbot and Arthur Streets in Essex. The Annual Catholic Men’s Conference takes place on Saturday, October 17th at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Guest speaker is Dr. Ralph Martin. Get your tickets at their parish office. The Sandwich South Fire Dept. is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and all past and present Fire Fighters and the Public are invited to an Open House and BBQ on Thursday, October 15th at 6 p.m. at the fire hall in Oldcastle. The Sandwich South Historical Society invites everyone to come out to McAuliffe Park on Friday, September 25th at 1:30 p.m. for a special Heritage designation of the Banwell Cemetery by the Province will take place. Pasta Night is place on Tuesday, October 6th from 5-7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. Tickets at the door. COR takes place on November 6 - 8 at Holy Name of Jesus

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Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. GEMS & Cadets Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Girls and boys from Grade 1 – 8 are invited to come and check us out! Join us for a Free BBQ on Friday, September 25 beginning at 5:30 pm. Plan to stay afterwards for our Free Movie featuring Disney’s Cinderella. Movie begins at 6:30 pm sharp! All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Trinity Church Remember in our prayers this week Bill, Craig, Matthew, James and Maureen. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Judy Souilliere, given by the Lester family. Happy Birthdays this week to Sharon Kistulinec, Arnold MacLean, and Daniella DiCocco . Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3 from 10-3 for our parish retreat at Trinity, “Fall Back On ...?” Come and enjoy the fellowship, activities and opportunities for prayer and reﬂection led by parishioners. All are welcome. Bring you own lunch. Then on Sunday, October 4 at 3pm is a blessing of the animals, at St. Paul’s. Come out and celebrate the gifts of God’s creation in our family friends: fury, feathery, scaly and more! Donations to the Windsor-Essex Humane Society including pet food and toys are welcomed. Please come join us Sundays at 9:15, in the “Little White Church in the Cemetery” in Cottam. Everyone welcome, see you there!

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Continued from Page 20 Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight Pastor Gerrie spoke on how as we hunger for Jesus He reveals more of Himself to us. We were created in the beginning because of love. Now our place is to pour that love out. Pastor Gerrie, Mike and Johanna Johnson and Joy Presland will soon be ministering at the Titian Ministries Orphanage in Africa. Please keep them in your prayers. Intercession is every Tuesday and Friday at 9a.m. Restoration House Healing Rooms, 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee. Open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1p.m. Be blessed! Woodslee Friendship Club We are well on our way into a beautiful Fall and more great get togethers. The Euchre winners this past week were: Joan Broeders, Kora Brooker, Ray Brooker, Joanne Diesbourg , Veronica Granger, Jean Matalik, Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren, Father Larry Mousseau, Mike Renaud, Ruby Robertson, Audrey Stanley and Cecile St. Denis. The Pepper winners were: Veronica Granger, Helene Manley, Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren and Mike Renaud. For information, call Fran at 519-961-9532. Will we see you next week? Essex United Church Submitted by Susan G. Tuck-Sweetman On Sunday September 13, We welcomed Adam Barth. Adam is studying for ministry in the United Church of Christ in Washington, DC. It is a pleasure to have Adam with us. He is a Rotarian and spoke of his call to ministry and his work in Rotary. We welcomed Chief Louise Hillier to Essex United Church on Sunday morning. We begin by acknowledging the traditional territory upon which we gather this morning. For many thousands of years, First Nations people have sought to walk gently to walk on this land. They oﬀered assistance to the ﬁrst European travellers to this territory and shared their knowledge for survival in what was at times a harsh climate. We seek a new relationship with the Original Peoples of this land, one based on honour and deep respect. On Mon., Sept. 28 ~ Help the local food bank! Proceeds from lunch and dinner at the A1 Restaurant (Essex) will go to support the

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Paquette News By: Pam Hartley We have new service times at St. Stephen’s & Church of the Redeemer this fall…Saturday 4:45 at St. Stephen’s; Sunday 8:15 at St. Stephens; and Sunday at 10:00 at Redeemer. The Sweetie Pies are taking orders for pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving. Also available are fruit pies, frozen ready to bake; Call Pam & Amy 519-737-6850 #28 to order. Don’t forget your diapers & baby food for the “Fill Rev. Paul’s Truck” challenge in support of the Essex Food Bank. Both alter guilds are looking for donations for our Thanksgiving decorating. All non-perishable items (squash, gourds, pumpkins etc.) are to be at the church by Oct. 3rd & all perishables Oct. 10. This year’s ACW Fall Tea is hosted by St. Marks by the Lake on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 12-3. For more info call Edith Lukow 519-968-2893. For more information, check our website www.ststephensredeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808 Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Sunday Service & Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev Ann will be given her special message. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Jean Vetor. Greeting you at the door will be Mavis Wharf and Kelly Sauve. This being the last Sunday of the month the lunch will be Pot Luck so bring in your favorite dish. The Turkey Dinner bees are Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 9 am for Stuﬃng, coleslaw, etc. Thursday, Oct 1 at 6:30 pm is for set up of the two halls and round room. Friday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 pm for potato peeling, meat cutting, etc. Remember to say a prayer for the people on our Prayer List. Rev. Ann sermons and the weekly bulletin can be found on our website. Need a good book? Check out our Library in the Round Room. Choir: Mondays at 7:30 pm All are welcome to join us. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am All are welcome! Turkey Dinner: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 3 pm to 7 pm. Dine in or take out. For tickets, contact Shannon Olson at 519-975-2461.

Reverend Staples inspired us with his message entitled: “Wisdom from Above” and our Senior Choir sang a beautiful anthem called “Joys like a River”. Our congregation also congratulated Bob and Vera Lindabury on their 65th Wedding Anniversary. On Friday, September 25th, people of all ages are invited to come to our church from 5-9 pm for a Pasta Dinner followed by an evening of games such as shuﬄeboard, various board games and even Wii. The cost for the meal is by donation only. A Fall Bible Study, “Living the Questions” (led by Rev. Staples) will be held each Tuesday (10 am – noon) or Thursday (6 – 8 pm) beginning the week of September 28th. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this Faith Journey. To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our website at: www.harrowunited.org.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our prayers on Sunday were for all those who take an active part in church activities and those who provide pastoral care. Our Thank You Bank funds will go to the youth centre of Windsor because our local one is closed. One of those who comes to the Downtown Mission has asked for ﬁnancial help to bring some of his family that are refugees to Canada and to this area. The United Church Presbytery is responding so donations can be made to the United Church National fund for refugee family and that is the way a cheque should be written. Then any donation can be sent through the local United Church. This family has been cleared by the UN so the people are ready to come as soon as there is enough money. Essex Deanery Fall Tea is Sept 28 from 12 to 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s By The Lake, St Clair Beach. St. Paul’s Pasta Dinner is Oct. 2, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. A Parish Retreat “Fall Back On ?” is Sat. Oct 3 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at Trinity for fellowship and reﬂection led by parishioners. Bring a lunch. Blessing the Animals is Sun., Oct 4 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s. Come and celebrate the gift of God’s creation with our friends, furry, feathery, scaly, and more. Donations to the local human society including pet food are welcome.

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Richard Neal’s 1964 Corvette convertible on display at the Sun Parlor Home for Senior Citizens Car Show in Leamington, Ontario. Note hidden the headlights.

Richard Neal of Leamington, Ontario, purchased a 1964 Corvette convertible in the early ‘70s, and he still owns it! His Corvette is red with two tops, one folding and one removable. Under the hood is a 327 cubic inch small block V8 cranking out an awesome 375 horsepower. The transmission is 4-speed on the floor. The engine can trace its roots back to the 265 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 of 1955. It was punched out to 283 in 1957, and if you had the fuel injection model, that engine delivered 283 horsepower – one horsepower per cubic inch, an amazing feat at that time but later overshadowed by even bigger increases in power. In 1962, the 283 was punched out again, this time to 327 cubic inches with a 4-inch bore and 3.25 stroke. The 283 and 327 were both offered through 1968, after which a 350 cubic inch version became popular. The Sting Ray arrived in 1963, the first completely new Corvette in ten years. A new ladder-type box frame replaced the previous heavy X-style frame. The really big news for ’63 was independent rear suspension, which did wonders for improved handling. Richard’s ’64 Vet was the second year of the new Corvette Sting Ray. When he bought the car over forty years ago from a man in London, Ontario, Richard was told it was sold new by A. D. Gorrie in Toronto. Their ad in the phone book gives their address as 28 Gerrard St. East (half a block east of Yonge) and describes the business as “Canada’s largest Chevrolet Oldsmobile and Chevrolet Truck dealer.” Gorrie’s remained on Gerrard Street East until around the mid-1960s, when it became the Golden Mile Chev-Olds dealership on Eglinton Avenue East in Scarborough. Gorrie’s Gerrard Street two-storey building which housed the dealership for so many years was torn down to make way for a high-rise apartment building. With Richard Neal’s Corvette being a 1964 model, it might have been the last Corvette sold from the Gerrard Street East location or the first Corvette sold from the Golden Mile Chev-Olds dealership on Eglinton Avenue East. I wonder if Jerry Coffey was the salesperson who sold it new to its first owner. His name was linked with Gorries for many years and he was reportedly the top Corvette salesperson in the city. With the publication of this story in 35 Canadian newspapers, the original owner might contact us to fill in the early history of this car. I’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: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

submitted by Mike Bennett R i d g e t o w n ’s Dale Glassford and Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr. put crowning touches on their 2015 seasons on Sunday night at South Buxton Raceway. Glassford completed one of the most dominating performances in track history by winning the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models season championship race for a second year in a row. He won 14 of the class’s 16 feature races this season while locking up his second straight and fourth career points title. Chatham’s Gregg Haskell finished second after leading the first 12 laps, losing the lead after a bad restart. Ridgetown’s Jason Haskell finished third, with Chatham drivers Brad Authier and Jim Jones fourth and fifth. Windsor’s Bob Visnjic, the only Essex County driver in the class, finished seventh. Dale Jr. earned his track record ninth career championship race checkered flag with his win in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds. He survived an early side-by-side battle with points champion Joel Dick of Leamington and ran away in the late laps. It was his second feature win of the season. Dick, looking for a second straight and fourth championship race victory in the last five years, saw his hopes end in a lap 10 crash. He finished 17th in the 22-car field. Blenheim’s Brian Speelman finished second, with Clayton Smith of Taylor, Mich., Drew Smith of Port Lambton and Mario Toniolo of Belle River rounding out the top five. Wheatley’s Justin Mills finished sixth, followed in order by Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse, Windsor’s Dan McIntyre, Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano and

Essex’s Gerald Martin. In non-points features, Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield won in the Tirecraft Sports Stocks and Cottam’s Rob Quick in the Tirecraft MiniMods. Both classes wrapped up their seasons on Sept. 12. The championship night was moved to Sunday after a postponement for rain on Saturday. South Buxton Raceway’s 2015 dirt-car racing season comes to an end this weekend with the 10th Canadian Fall Shootout. South Buxton’s 2015 season concludes with the two-day 10th Canadian Fall Shootout this weekend. Drivers from across Ontario and the Great Lakes states will be at South Buxton for the two-

night show, culminating with 35-lap lap features on Saturday for Modifieds and Late Models. Brian Ruhlman, of Clark Lake, Mich., won the Modified Shootout for the fifth time in its six years last September while Eric Spangler of Lake City, Mich. won the Late Model Shootout. The Mini-Mods and Ontario Topless Sprints will be the support classes on Saturday along with the SBR Go-Kart Club. The Late Models and Modifieds will also run heats and feature races on Friday night, along with the Sport Stocks and Topless Sprints. Visit www. southbuxtonraceway.ca or its Facebook page for updates, schedules and information.

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