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Vol. 138
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Legion Week kicks off to engage the community
A LOOK INSIDE Cottam Fall Fair & Horse Festival PAGE 5 _______________
- Vigil planned for 100th anniversary of Armistice Day -
Festival of Hawks PAGE 9 _______________ Questioning Candidate Campaign Conduct PAGE 10 _______________ Family Respite Receives Generous Donation PAGES 11 _______________ A Daytrip Tour of Lakeshore Museums PAGE 12 _______________ Ravens Atom Major Early Bird Champs PAGE 22 _______________ by Sylene Argent “Remember, when you shake the hand of a veteran, you are shaking the hands of our history,” Dan Gray, President of the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), said on Sunday afternoon during the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the local cenotaph. The ceremony kicked off Legion Week, which is a multipleday event that offers fun activities for community members, over the age of 19, to enjoy, while learning about the many services and programs the local Legion offers to assists veterans and provide
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support to youth activities. Legion Week continued with a cribbage tournament on Monday and a Euchre Tournament on Tuesday. A Darts Tournament is planned for Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. A Trivia Night will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, and a perch dinner will take place on Friday evening, beginning at 5 p.m. Essex’s Legion Week celebrations will conclude on Saturday with the annual Kinger’s Krazy Golf tournament. It is hoped that everyone in the community will take the time to enjoy the events and may even consider becoming a member. “You do not have to be a member to come into one of our branches, but we sure wish you would consider joining and helping us to fulfill our objective of helping others,” he said. Gray explained, by the end of
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, September 17 by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Public presentation from Stantec Consulting Council received a public presentation from third party organization, Stantec Consulting, regarding the Ward 1/Essex Centre
Storm Water Modelling and Analysis and sewer/draining improvements the Town has made since undertaking the initiative nearly four years ago, in the beginning of 2015. Dr. Jian Li, a Senior Environmental Engineer with Stantec, as well as other organization representatives, provided
a breakdown of the chronology of the changes and improvements made to Essex Centre’s sewer and draining system, and explained how the Town of Essex has been at the forefront of drainage planning, compared to many other municipalities throughout the province. A number of record-breaking rainfalls in recent years have had a significant impact on an aging municipal sewer and storm systems, leading to increased regional basement and street flooding, as well as environmental impact.
In early 2015, this led to the development of a series of projects and plans to address the flooding issues over the course of the next several years. Through the course of the plan, a number of field investigations took place, including inspecting manhole covers, video and smoke testing of 6000 metres of sewer systems to detect defects between storm and sanitary systems, and the upgrading of pipes, manhole covers, and the pumping
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World War II, there were 15 veterans’ groups, along with a number of regimental associations, representing former Canadian service members. In 1925, an appeal for unity made way for the formation of the Dominion Veterans Alliance. In November of that year, the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Services League was formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Essex received its charter in 1931, he said. “All veterans need to know that the Legions are here to assist them however they can,” Gray said. “When veterans have a strong voice, such as the Legions working on their behalf, everyone wins.” Legion member Craig Chartier said, in recognition of the upcoming 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, the Essex Legion is planning a multiple-day vigil in front of the cenotaph, leading up to the November 11 ceremony. Chartier hopes the vigil will have a multiple volunteers standing in remembrance, each for a one-hour duration, hopefully around the clock. The length of the vigil will be determined by the amount of people who volunteer. To sign up to be a part of the vigil, call the Essex Legion at (519) 776-8247.
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by Sylene Argent With the final days of summer wrapping up quickly, members of the Cottam Rotary Club took advantage of the remaining warm weather to host the Cottam Fall Fair and Horse Festival on Sunday. Ridgeview Park was busting at the seams during the 56th annual event as families and community members enjoyed the many amenities the event had to offer. The event kicked off with the popular pancake breakfast on Sunday morning, and continued
into the afternoon with a well-attended Vendors’ Market. Dan Levy, President of the Cottam Rotary Club, suspected with having attracted over thirty vendors to the event, this year’s Vendors’ Market was likely the largest yet. Community members lined the streets of Cottam, beginning at noon, to enjoy the annual parade, which traveled from Trinity Anglican Church to Ridgeview Park. Back on the event grounds, patrons were able to appreciate the
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bond between horse and handler during the horse show, enjoy the Rotary barbeque, and listen to live music entertainment from a variety of local musicians. Participants also had a chance to vote for their favourite chili dish submitted into the cookoff. Some of the Kingsville candidates hoping to earn a spot on Council participated in this friendly competition. Young attendees were able to get their faces painted, play an assortment of games, jump around in bouncing castles, and enjoy a free pony ride. Though this year’s horse show was smaller in comparison to past events, all of the other activities on site made up for it, Levy said. “Everyone seems to be having a good time. I’m
amazed at the turnout. This is the most people I have ever seen,” he said of the event’s visitors. He was also pleased with the many who volunteered their time to help out during the event, including members of the newly formed 2nd Cottam Scouts. “That is really what today celebrates,” he said. The annual Cottam Fall Fair and Horse Festival is the Cottam Rotary Club’s largest fundraising and community event of the year. It is an event the community enjoys, while the Cottam Rotary Club raised dollars that help fund various other communityorientated projects throughout the year. “It is one fundraiser we do, so we can do more for the community,” he said.
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Rules are rules, right?
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Well, we are well into election time, and already we are hearing of candidates breaking campaigning bylaws and policies, or someone else’s interpretation of policies indicate rules have been broken. Though candidates are informed of policies before they begin campaigning, that doesn’t mean there is no room for error. Wording could be easily misinterpreted, one rule could be overlooked, or dates may get confused. It happens. Some may think, “who cares if a rule is broken.” If a candidate made a mistake, but corrected it with sincere apology, I think its quite all right to move on. But, if a candidate is constantly burdening Town administration with various rule breaking, there is an issue. Elections are cutthroat, I get that. But, in an effort to create a somewhat even playing field, rules are set in place. If a candidate decides to throw out the rulebook and trample over the purpose, I think there is an issue as we can only begin to think about how that individual will conduct
his or her business as a municipal representative. Perhaps some voters seen that as a valued characteristic. The question is, what happens if a candidate does break the rules? What is the incentive to run a campaign by the book, other than the gratification of knowing one followed the rules, when perhaps others are not? After talking to candidates and learning about their concerns, I must say, Essex has way too many rules, of which there seems to be room for interpretation. And they are rules that really seem to have little consequence. So, why have so many? Chop it down and apply ones that are enforceable. That creates less work for the Town’s administration in the long run. Let there be a campaign. Let candidates compete for their positions, within reason. And we can see there are too many rules as we heard at a recent Council meeting that there were billboards used within Essex for the provincial election, but Deputy Mayor candidate Phil Pocock was
told he could not use them for his campaign as the Town believed it was the same as an election sign, which regulates size. Pocock thought a billboard, as it has already been site-approved, was different from an election sign. A billboard, to his mind, was more in line with paid advertising. He later said he was able to put one up in a neighbouring municipality, following its policies. Members of administration have better things to do than keep their eyes open for all these infractions, some of which are evidently permissible in neighbouring communities, and continue having to run to the “rule book” for clarification when there are questions about alleged infractions. Let them concentrate on the big infractions and hold candidates accountable to the important rules.
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OFA encouraged by promised changes to predator program by Mark Kunkel, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Some long awaited relief is on the way for Ontario livestock farmers with the promise of changes coming to the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP). Predators are a constant threat to farm animals, especially cattle and sheep, and the current compensation process was an aggravation for Ontario farmers. On September 10 the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) announced his government’s commitment to program improvements in the coming months, in consultation with industry stakeholders. One change that’s effective immediately is the Farm Business Registration (FBR) eligibility change. This was a frustrating technicality for claims submissions, and now Ontario farmers who pay their FBR registration by September 1 will remain eligible for claims. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), along with the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) and Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) have been asking for changes to the OWDCP for a number of years and are encouraged by the Minister’s announcement. OFA has heard the frustration that members have experienced, and we’ve submitted
suggested revisions to the Ontario government as recent as earlier this year. OFA, along with BFO and OSF, also participated in OMAFRA-led program evaluation focus groups held earlier in 2018. Our recommendations include expanding the acceptable evidence of damage, including a new OMAFRA extension service for cases in question and shortening the amount of time an investigator must respond to a claim inspection. OFA believes revisions also need to be made to the appeals process, along with the Fair Market Value formula used to determine compensation levels. Farmers are always proactive about predator prevention, and OFA also recommends program funding to implement preventative measures. OFA is encouraged by the direction of the government’s proposed changes to OWDCP, but the final details have yet to be determined. We will continue to work closely with the government as revisions are made and throughout the proposed consultation process. Ontario farmers must be heard throughout this process. OFA encourages members who have concerns or suggestions to improve the program to contact OFA directly.
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Essex Council Notes for September 17... station. Also completed was a complete interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) of Essex Centre’s manholes and sewer pipes, a sort of interactive map, which the Town will be able to use to keep track of sewer pipes and covers for years to come. “This is something where the Town really needs to give themselves some accolades here,” Director of Infrastructure and Development, Chris Nepszy, said of the improvements made over the last few years. “What we’ve done with our storm water management, and our sanitary, and setting ourselves up with respect to the working models, and doing all these investigations, and our GIS system, only puts us in a position to succeed in the future.” Sanitary sewer and pumping station upgrades cost around $5 million over the course
of the project, and sewer and manhole repairs can cost around $75,000. Harrow Centre will undergo a similar project scheduled to begin later this year. Site Plan Control Agreement passed for farm equipment dealer Essex Council received the Planning Department’s report “Site plan control approval, 1954990 Ontario Incorporated” and passed bylaw 1744, regarding the site plan control application for the construction of a farm equipment dealership on the east side of South Talbot Road, south of Maidstone Avenue West, in Essex Centre. The related site plan agreement will be executed and registered. Chatham’s CL Benninger Equipment Limited requested site plan control approval to allow the construction of a farm equipment dealership, the report
to Council notes. This farm equipment dealer has been in discussions with representatives of the Planning Department to find an appropriate site for a new dealership centrally located in Essex County. Recently, Council rezoned the property along the east side of South Talbot Road, south of Maidstone Avenue West, to permit an expanded range of light industrial, service commercial, and business office uses. The site plan accommodates the retail and service areas for the dealership, provides for a paved driveway and customer parking area, a storage and service area compound, and for expansive display areas in the front and on the south side of the property, the report notes. Stantec has peerreviewed the servicing plan, produced by Peralta Engineering. The plan, which includes provisions for storm water management and will conform with ERCA and MTO’s requirements, the report notes.
Agreement Extended for Animal Control Services Essex CAO Donna Hunter sought Council’s support to extend the Animal Control Service Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Essex and Essex County K9 Service. This would be on a month-to-month basis, with all other terms and conditions remaining the same. She said this would allow sufficient time to conduct a Request for Proposal for the Animal Control Services. Hunter said the RFP is posted now, and will close on October 10. Council approved the recommendation. NAFTA The Township of Amaranth sent correspondence to the Council of Essex, seeking support in urging the Federal Government to not allow a foreign party to interfere with the Dairy Management System and that it be removed from all North American Free Trade Continued on Page 6
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Essex Council Notes... Agreement (NAFTA) negotiation. Council tabled the motion until local representative and the Essex MP could be contacted to share their stances on the issue. Councillor Randy Voakes warned Council has to be careful as to what it endorses, which lead to the motion getting tabled.
A call for applications was put out in local media, and the town’s website, with the three candidates chosen to have the most professional designations or related experience. It is proposed that each member of the committee be paid $150 per meeting. The motion carried.
Appointment of Election Compliance Audit Committee Council received a report that Deputy Clerk, Shelley Brown, prepared that recommended Council appoint Jerry Marion, Laurie Brett, and Cheryl Bondy as members of the Election Compliance Audit Committee. The purpose of the committee, chosen every election year, is to determine if audits are required for candidates, or registered third parties’ campaign finances.
Harrow Junior School At the September 4 Essex Council meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put a Notice of Motion forward, to be discussed at Monday’s meeting, to have Council discuss the Harrow Junior School. She hoped for a verbal report from administration would come to Council on ideas and possibilities on developing the property. She said there were rumours going around in Harrow that around the Junior School property, there are a lot of issues with storm and sanitary
sewers. She wanted to ask administration about it, factually because she doesn’t like to go by rumours. It is good information for the Town to have, she said, as that area must get developed at some point. It would be nice to know if a large amount of money would be required to develop that property, she said, though she acknowledged that number may not yet be known. Councillor Larry Snively said he believes developers have backed out of obtaining the property because of the sewer system. Chris Nepszy, Director of Infrastructure & Development, said he talked to developer who did not proceed with obtaining the property. The sewer system was not the explicit reason for not moving forward, he noted. He said there was not enough money for the amount of work.
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The Town is looking at possibly improving the outlet where the storm water goes for the 2019 budget, Nepszy said. Stantec will also be collecting data for that type of infrastructure in the Harrow area. Bondy then rescinded her motion as she was provided an update. Council received the verbal update on the matter.
submitted to EFP Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Ontario Conservation Officer Association (OCOA) want to remind all boaters enjoying the fall season on the water to follow these tips to ensure that their excursions are both safe and enjoyable. Before heading out, be sure to check the weather forecast. The mixing of warm and cold air can quickly spawn high winds and waves making it treacherous for small boats. Fog, too, is an issue at this time of year making visibility difficult. Should boaters find themselves in a fog bank, they should proceed slowly and sound their horn at regular intervals to alert other boaters of their presence. Well into October, daytime temperatures can occasionally be balmy but dressing for the water temperature will help slow the onset of hypothermia should the unexpected happen and the boater find himself in the water. Accidental cold water immersion can be shocking, but people shouldn’t panic. It may take a minute or so to get their breathing under control after the initial shock but they will have at least 10-15 minutes, even in very cold water, to affect self-rescue before they start to lose muscle control in their arms and legs. This is where an approved lifejacket, either inflatable or inherently buoyant, is an essential part of a boater’s wardrobe to keep them afloat after they can no longer swim. In the fall, there are fewer other boats on the water to offer assistance, if needed. Boaters should be sure to leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore who will know what to do if they’re overdue. A marine radio or cell phone will allow them to call for assistance should the need arise. Having a few tools and spare parts aboard will also allow them to fix minor problems that might otherwise cause them to be stranded out on the water.
Retail Revitalization Grant Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion for Council discussion at the October 1 regular meeting, to possibly have administration investigate an option of adding a retail revitalization grant to the town’s Community Improvement Plan. What that may entail is unknown at this time, but it may be similar to financial development incentives recently proposed regarding the development and improvement of Windsor’s Ford City area. Details regarding a potential retail revitalization grant would be unveiled at a future Essex Council meeting.
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It’s important that boaters ensure that their boat and engine are in good shape and mechanically sound. Ethanol-based fuel can allow water contamination in the tank. The use of a fuel additive prevents water in the fuel line from freezing which could cause the engine to chug to a halt. If the boat has
portable fuel tanks, it’s a good idea to have a spare on board as a reserve. When boaters head out, they should be wary of reduced water levels that can result after a long, hot and dry summer season. Some of a boater’s favourite shallow water fishing holes may be inaccessible at this time of year. Also, while underway, they should keep a sharp lookout for debris and chunks of ice that could penetrate the boat’s hull at speed. “Spectacular colours, peaceful solitude and the crispness of the air make boating in the fall a wondrous experience,” says John Gullick, Chair of the Canadian Safe Boating Council. “To make the most of this experience safely, however, boaters need to be extra diligent in their preparations before departing. Most important of these are checking the weather, dressing for the water temperature, wearing a lifejacket and leaving a float plan with a
responsible person on shore who can call for help should the need arise.” “Our members always wear their PFDs when on patrol,” says OCOA President Sean Cronsberry, “I strongly encourage everyone to wear their PFD or lifejacket while on the water, whether they are hunting, fishing or trapping, especially this time of year with the dropping in water temperature.” “To Ontario’s hunters using a vessel to access their blind or stand and to the angler trying to
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catch a big fish may be the goal, but making it home safely should be the top priority when on the water.” Now that fall is here, boaters should make the most of what’s left of the boating season before the cold weather hits. By exercising a little caution and an ability to be self-sufficient when out on the water, they can more fully enjoy nature’s splendour and quiet waterways. Visit www.csbc.ca for more tips on boating safety.
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Festival of Hawks brings in flocks of birding enthusiasts
their way to warm weather areas for the winter. Due to Amherstburg’s strategic location, it has become the spot to watch the birds fly low on their journey. Event attendees were treated to an up-close -and-personal look at common birds, such as hummingbirds, blue jays, and warblers. They also got to see some hawks as well. Experts are on hand over the course of the event to explain the banding and tracking process, data collection, and unique features and tricks used to identify the different species of birds, along with estimating their age.
Bob Hall-Brooks is with the HBMO and serves as a bird bander. He said the organization started in 1974 when a group found Holiday Beach as the place to watch the fall migration. The tower was constructed in 1987. “This is a real opportunity for our community to share our passion for the birds with other people. I love being able to put birds in the hands of kids and show people birds they can and cannot see in their own backyards,” Hall-Brooks said. Hall-Brooks said that the weather plays a huge
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part in the count of birds at the sight. He added that most birds do not like to fly across the water, which is part of the popularity Holiday Beach has for the routes, as they fly with a northerly wind when possible. Hall-Brooks said on Sunday, September 16, in the first hour he was there, he counted a lot blue jays flying overhead. The annual Festival of Hawks continues on September 22-23 at Holiday Beach.
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Candidate campaign conduct-clever, cunning, or mistake by Sylene Argent The Town of Essex has a long list of policies candidates are to follow while campaigning for a position at the municipal decision-making table, such as the Elections Sign Policy and the Use of Corporate Resources Policy. With so many rules to follow, and with a focus on wanting to get
a message across in a relatively short amount of time to a large volume of residents, a candidate could make a mistake and accidentlly break a rule. Candidates may also choose to not abide by those policies, or may enter into “grey-like” areas, for a chance to advance in the polls. Recently, the Essex Free Press was contacted
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with several candidate campaign concerns. Katie McGuire-Blais, who is running for the Mayoral position for the Town of Essex, had concerns with Councillor Larry Snively’s brochure. In two of the photos in the brochure, Snively is wearing an official Essex polo shirt. The Use of Corporate Resources Policy prohibits candidates from wearing the Town logo or allowing candidates to use it to promote their campaigns. This message was issued in an ad recently published in the Essex Free Press. When filing their
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nomination packages, candidates for office in the 2018 election were advised that the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy applies, the ad noted. With that infraction, McGuire-Blais believes Snively broke a policy. She said, in connecting with the Town on the matter, there seems to be really little consequence for breaking such policies. There were also concerns from other candidates about Councillor Snively’s brochure as it contains photos of him sitting in the chairperson’s seat inside the Council Chambers at the Essex Civic and Education Centre, where Essex Council hosts its regular meetings. Some candidates felt this was technically a Town resource, though Snively
felt that was fine. When asked about his campaign brochure, Snively explained the photos of him wearing the Town polo was an oversight and it has since been blacked out. McGuire-Blais also noted that Snivley and other candidate for Mayor, Ron Rogers, promoted themselves during the Harrow Fair Parade, which she said candidates were informed they were not allowed to do. Snively, she said, stayed on route with the rest of
Council, but there was a float advertising his campaign, and Rogers walked the parade route, and a float contained his sign. As far as the parade, Snively said he knew Rogers was participating in the parade. It was another party who added his sign to a float, he claimed. Rogers said his sign was one to note he sponsored a float in the parade, a 1938 vehicle, and it only contained his name. It did not include
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by Sylene Argent Chris Burnand of Essex-based business Direct Electric Services forwarded a $1000 donation to Family Respite Services Windsor-Essex on Monday evening. Family Respire Services works in partnership with families, having children with disabilities, to coordinate support and provide short breaks that strengthen families and contributes to children having meaningful lives in their community. Russell Tapping received the donation on Family Respite Service’s behalf. He is a young man of Essex Centre who benefits from programs and services available through this organization. Tapping, up to a few times a week, utilizes Family Respite. A worker picks him up to take him bowling, to the movies, or biking,
or to enjoy outings to places like Colasanti’s or Greenview Aviaries. Through Family Respite, Tapping also enjoys the Fantastic Fridays program, which takes place every other week at the Vollmer Complex in LaSalle, which includes themed activities and swimming. Rich and Charlene, Tapping’s dad and step mother, said utilizing Family Respite Services has been socially fantastic for Tapping. A wonderful atmosphere is created for friendmaking, they noted.
Burnand said business has been great, especially this year. He and his family look forward to making this donation every year. “[It] really is far better to give than to receive,” he said. “Thousands of people give to charity on a regular basis to support causes they believe in, as well as for the positive effect it has on their own lives.” For more information about Family Respite Services, log onto www. familyrespite.org.
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Lakeshore museums partner for daytrip tour by Adam Gault Three Lakeshore area museums came together on Thursday, September 13 to offer bus tours and special pricing packages, giving visitors the opportunity to experience a few of the county’s hidden historical gems and learn a great deal about the area’s formative
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highlighted. From Comber, the tour headed west to the John Freeman Walls Historic Site. For many escaped slaves from the American South, this was the terminus of the Underground Railroad and the hub of the community for many looking to start a new life in Canada. Heading several kilometres south from the John Freeman Walls Historic Site, the tour then made a stop at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, a community museum with a one-of-akind collection of artifacts from the First World War, Prohibition era rum running, and the War of 1812, among many others. “We’re going to see how this goes. I would like to expand on it next year, and have a little bit of a larger gathering,” Maidstone Bicentennial Museum Curator, Victoria Beaulieu, said of the event, which was a first-time partnership for the museums involved. “It’s to open up a little more public knowledge of
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what these sites are, how important they are to the area, and what we have to offer.” Showcasing that the area museums offer much more than just looking at artifacts, the day’s tour also highlighted the multitude of hands-on learning experiences for all ages and
education levels, that these institutions provide. “A lot of people don’t know that we do homeschool teaching during the winter and fall. We have classes for homeschooling in history,” Beaulieu said. “Maidstone has a re-enacting unit; that we travel all over Ontario
and teach history, and have a lot of fun doing it. Shooting off black powder, cooking over an open fire, and all kinds of neat stuff.” Explaining that the preservation of local history is critical to understanding how we came to be, and where we’re going, Beaulieu said we need to begin emulating other areas, such as Europe, which she says put a much stronger emphasis on their local history and preservation of the past. “Once it’s lost, you don’t get it back,” Beaulieu said. “It’s unfortunate the schools are not doing a lot of the local history, and that’s where we come in, the museums and historical sites pick up that slack. It’s a good thing for kids to know their history and heritage.” For a list of upcoming events and experiences at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, visit maidstonemuseum. com
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Author Paul E. Allen spoke of his book “When Tobacco Was King,” during an Essex County Historical Society luncheon on Saturday afternoon.
by Sylene Argent During an Essex County Historical Society luncheon, hosted at the historic Essex Railway Station on Saturday afternoon, author Paul E. Allen spoke of his book, “When Tobacco Was King.” “It is a non-fiction, social history [book],” Allen said to his attentive audience during his around one-and-an-half hour presentation. He tried to write the story about the Canadian tobacco industry through the eyes of his father, Ed Allen; a North Carolinian, who left a tobacco farm in rural Granville County, NC in 1927 as a teen. Allen said his father rose from working in the tobacco fields to become the President of the Canadian Leaf Tobacco Company in Tillsonburg. Ed’s career in the tobacco industry began when Herbert Jackson of Universal Leaf hired his father. By 1962, Canadian Leaf built a super plant and his dad became the President.
With having a family member involved in the industry at its height, Allen said he had a lot of personal knowledge and coupled that with some historical research, which contribute to the completion of the book. “I am proud of my dad’s role,” Allen said, who currently resides in Ottawa, but has roots in the Petrolia area. Allen described his father as a humble man with a great sense of humour. At his funeral, Allen heard many great stories from individuals who said his father was there for them in a time of need. The book, Allen said, outlines the industry in the US and in Canada through stories. It also includes interesting experiences during World War II. In 1946, his father was one of the first to go to England after WWII to sell tobacco, which he said was needed. He was flown there on a converted Lancaster Bomber. Allen said the tobacco industry has its own lingo,
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wanted to be identified individually. He has only been involved in this term of Council for less than a year as he won the Ward 3 byelection in the fall of 2017. Rogers questioned
whether the Harrow Parade was indeed a Town resource as a Fair Board runs it. McGuire-Blais is frustrated with the lack of consequences. She said administration
emails candidates when there is an infraction and tells them to stop. “It is upsetting there is not even a fine,” she said. She commented that the candidates who break policies, “[it] shows they
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think they are above local government. That they can do what they want.” McGuire-Blais said one response she received from the Town was that candidates should take responsibility to call out other candidates if they are not in compliance. McGuire-Blais was disappointed in that response as she believes it is Town administration
who should ensure candidates are following the rules. Snively alleged the people who are complaining are the ones who are running against him in the election. “I know I’m doing well,” he said. “I take it with a grain of salt.” As far as campaigns are concerned, Snively said there are too many rules in Essex, some of which that could be loosened up. “It is getting a little ridiculous.” Rogers asked, “Why do we put bylaws in place that have no teeth? It goes beyond the election in Town. Why do we put them in place without teeth to make people comply?” The Essex Free Press requested clarification from the town administration about the consequences of using Town resources, and what a town resource includes, such as photo taking. The only response received back is that the rules in these areas are governed by the Election Sign Policy and Sign Bylaw and the Use of Corporate Resources Policy.
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over his father’s (Washington Duke), tobacco business. He also spoke of the agricultural areas in Essex County and the Tillsonburg area, and the impact tobacco had. He is excited to be a part of four engagements in North Carolina this November, including one at the Duke Homestead Museum in Durham, North Carolina. He will also be in Chatham in October. “It has terrific characters,” Allen said of his book, noting it took upwards of five
years to complete. Since his father has passed on, his former secretary was essential in helping Allen create a timeline of events and pinning down specific dates for the book. “When Tobacco was King” is available in Kindle and paperback editions on Amazon.ca For more information about the book, log onto https://www. whentobaccowaskingbook.com/
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Saturday, October 6, 9am to 5pm – Essex Centre Sports Complex (Shaheen Room) Saturday, October 13, 9am to 5pm – Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre Please take notice that a Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018 between the hours of 10am and 8pm at the following locations: Ward 1
Essex Centre Sports Complex (Shaheen Room), 60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex
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McGregor Community Centre, 9571 Walker Road, McGregor
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Harrow Agricultural Building, 134 McAffee Street, Harrow
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Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow
Advance Polls Advance Voting will take place on Saturday, October 6 at the Essex Centre Sports Complex from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday, October 13 at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre from 9am to 5pm Advance Polls will be equipped with Vote Tabulators with Ballot Marking Devices, which permit the independent casting of ballots by individuals with accessibility needs and those who cannot mark a paper ballot with a ballot marking pen. Voter Notification Cards Voter Notification Cards are being sent by mail during the third week of September. Your card advises you of the location where you vote. Please bring this card with you to the poll. It will help Election Officials to identify you as an elector and speed up the election process. If you do not receive a Voter Notification Card by the first week of October, please contact the Clerk’s Department at 519-776-7336. Application to Amend the Voters’ List If the information contained on your Voter Notification Card is incorrect, or if you think your name does not appear on the Voters’ List, you will need to complete an Application to Amend the Voters’ List. Please bring proof of Canadian citizenship (birth certificate, passport or citizenship card) along with personal identification showing place of residence (such as your driver’s licence, tax assessment, or utility bill) to one of the following locations from Monday to Friday on or before October 19, 2018 during the office hours posted below: • Essex Municipal Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex (8:30am to 4:30pm) • Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow (9am to 4pm) Proxy Vote If you are unable to vote at either the Regular or Advance Poll, you can appoint a proxy voter. Proxies must be on a prescribed form and certified by the Office of the Clerk. Proxy forms are available by contacting the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours at 519-776-7336. Robert Auger Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8
For more information about the 2018 Town of Essex Municipal Election, please visit www.essex.ca/elections
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Katie Dunmore, Trevor Hayes and big brother Evan are thrilled to announce the birth of Emma Sara Katherine Hayes on July 18, 2018 at Windsor Regional Hospital. Weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Christine and Paul Dunmore of Essex and Louise and Robert Hayes of Windsor.
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DIETRICH, Gerald James ‘Gerry’ - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Niagara Health System (St. Catharines Site) on Saturday, September 1st, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Mary for 58 years, Cherished Father of Lisa (John) Mansfield, Stuart (Kimberly), Loving Grandfather of Sarah (Jim) MacLaren and Tierney Dietrich. Great-Grandfather of James Thatcher MacLaren, Predeceased by his parents Clifford and Cora Dietrich, brother Raymond and brother-in-law Jack Harrison. He will be sadly missed by his brother, Murray (Lydia), and sister, Shirley Harrison. Gerry will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Since 1966, Gerry was a member of Westminster United Church, as a sergeant with the Niagara Regional Police, Gerry served the people of Niagara for 35 years retiring in 1997. Not being one to lay around, he took a position in the security dept. at Casino Niagara. Gerry will be remembered as an avid golf and hockey fan, barely missing Saturday’s Hockey Night in Canada; an outdoors person, he enjoyed playing golf and biking. The family would like to extend their deep gratitude and thanks to Doctors’ Tatzel, Jensen, Zulys, Velesquez, Vandermeer and the nursing staff of 3B Oncology Unit and the Walker Family Cancer Centre. As per Gerry’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Gerry’s life at Westminster United Church, 180 Queenston St., St. Catharines on Saturday, September 29th at 2:00pm with Pastor Elliston Bridger officiating. If desired in lieu of flowers, donations to Westminster United Church or charity of you choice would be appreciated by the family and may be made through the HAINE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 26 Ormond Street South, Thorold. caringcremation.ca.
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FERGUSON, Dean Curtis - Passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 98 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Jane (nee Parker) for 69 years. Loving father of Carol Brimner (Everett), Barbara Totten (Ed), David (Debbie), Douglas (Bev), Howard (Audrey) and Tom Ferguson. Cherished grandpa of 14 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren. Dearest son of the late Hugh & Mabel Ferguson. Dearest brother of the late Norma Joyce (late Ledson), late Herald Ferguson (late Ruth) and Ruth Newman (late Marshall); and brother-in-law of Howard Parker. Dean spent 3 years with 408 squadron #6 Bomber Group RCAF from February 1943 to September 1945 when he got to come home. He is one of the last surviving from that time and squadron. Dean was a lifelong resident and farmer of Gosfield North. He was also a founding and long term member of Cottam Baptist Church. Family and friends will be received for visitation at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519- 7764233) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Dean’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 11 am. Pastor Don Brehaut officiating. Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. If desired, memorial donations to Gideons or charity of choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
Voice Of Inspiration “Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for your life to begin and start making the most of the moment you are in.” ~ Germany Kent
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MARKHAM, James Israel - Passed away at home on September 12, 2018 at 89 years of age. Dear husband of the late Margaret (2011) and the late Evelyn (2000). Loving father of Glenn (Barb), Marilyn, Greg, Dennis (Carol), Suzanne (Billy), Judy, Kathryn (David) and the late Maureen and Paul. Treasured grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Brother of Earl (Flora), Mary Lou Kwiatkowski, Shirley, Carol (Martin) Strong, Edward (Kim), Judy (Richard) Wirch, Michael (Theresa), Thomas (Deborah), and the late John, Robert, Jeanne Kwiatkowski and Patricia Vermeulen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jim retired from Chryslers after 30 years of dedicated service and the Windsor Essex County Separate School Board after 25 years; life long member of St. Mary’s Parish in Maidstone; Knights of Columbus # 3305; avid bowler in the Woodslee Friendship League; enjoyed the outdoors; member of Unifor Local # 195. The visitation for Jim was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Parish (12048 County Road 34, Maidstone). Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hotel-Dieu Healthcare Cardiac Wellness Centre – cheques made to Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (1453 Prince Road, Windsor N9C 3Z4). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ______________________________________________________
DAMM, Gary Mansell - Passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2018 at 78 years of age. Son of Marion and her late husband, Ross Damm. Dear husband of Shirley (nee Labadie). Loving father of Rob (Diane) Damm and Cheryl Hunt. Brother of Marilyn (Ro) Shaw, Ronald (Nellie) Damm, Marj (Tim) Robson and Rick Damm. Also survived many nieces and nephews. Gary owned and operated Moore & Coutts in Essex for many years. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the Windsor & Essex Humane Society (Windsor/Essex County Humane Society 1375 Provincial Road Windsor, Ontario N8W 5V8). Arrangements entrusted to the Caring Cremation Centre in Essex, Ontario (519-776-7565). You may send your condolences online at caringcremation.ca. Obituaries continued on Page 19
What’s Going On... SEPT 21 BINGO at Bethel Maidstone United at 7:00 - can goods or donation to Essex Food Bank. SEPT. 26 THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at Essex Retirees’ at 7:30pm. Speaker: Arlene Welsh - Gardening tips, plant & seed exchange. SEPT. 29 THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION - Final meeting of 2018 at 9am at Orchard View Golf, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven. For info: 519-738-3476. SEPT. 29 30 RUTHVEN APPLE FESTIVAL - at Colasanti’s. Proceeds to Community Living Essex County. For info: www.communitylivingessex.org, or see ad on Page 10. SEPT. 30 JOIN LIFE CHAIN, 2:30 to 3:30pm. Essex - Talbot & Arthur, Harrow - King & Queen, Kingsville - Main & Division. Right to Life 519-322-1062 or 519-969-7555. OCT. 13 - ESSEX BABY STEPS WALK TO REMEMBER Essex Arena from 8am-1pm. Pregnancy & infancy loss awareness. INFO: Essexbabystepswalktoremember.com. OCT. 20 - ESSEX COMMUNITY SERVICES’ 2ND ANNUAL STOUT & ABOUT BEER TOUR FUNDRAISER - For info & to register: 519-776-4231 or email: ecs@essexcs.on.ca. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Next meeting is on Wednesday, Spetember 26th @ 6:30 p.m. Look us up on Facebook for updates and more information! COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.
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out the Library in the round room. Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner is on Saturday, Sept. 29 From 3:30 - 7:00 pm. Dine-in or take-out. Tickets can be secured from any church member or call 519-975-2461. For takeouts, call 519-975-2252. Indoor Yard Sale is on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 9am. Donations of gently used items would greatly be appreciated and can be brought in the week prior to the sale. Contact Jean Vetor, at 519-728-3022 to arrange drop off of your donation. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Every one is welcome.
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VON FLOTOW, Hildegard - Peacefully at home, August 29, 2018 in her 95th year, Hildegard von Flotow of Cottam, Ontario, born July 6, 1924 in Altenpleen, near Stralsund, Germany. A matriarch, avid reader, farmer, gardener, animal lover, good sport, and real estate agent. Pre-deceased by her husband, Andreas von Flotow, Aug. 18, 2015. Lovingly remembered, with great respect and gratitude by her 7 children: Luise von Flotow (Ottawa), Katharina von Flotow (Geneva, Switzerland), Julia von Flotow and Ken Puley (Toronto), Andreas and Lucia von Flotow (Hood River, Oregon), Erik and Lynne von Flotow (Whitehorse, Yukon), Frank von Flotow and Catherine Blackman (South River, Ontario), Erika and Jim Valvasori (Windsor), 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A celebration of her long and fruitful life will be held on Sunday, October 7 at 10 am at the Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Dr. E. Leamington, ON., N8H 2L3. All are welcome! ______________________________________________________
BIRCH, Donald Wilmot - Passed peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Royal Oak, Kingsville at 86 years of age. He was predeceased (1997) by his loving wife Doreen (nee Calder). Loving Father of Beverly and husband Jeff Kerr, Brian and wife Sharon, and Mary. Most cherished Grandfather to Todd and fiancée Joclyn, Kyle and wife Taylor, Michael, Susan, Jeremy and Josh. Dearest brother of the late Marian Birch Newman, late Dorothy Birch, late Geraldine Dawson, late Lorne and wife Barb, Albert and wife Shirley. Brother-in-law of late Kenneth Calder and wife Mary-Jean. Don will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Don farmed for his entire life in the former Gosfield North Township. He and Doreen were partners in Birch’s Eggs and Poultry for many years. Don was an avid horse lover, enjoying showing ponies at the local fairs. The family would like to extend our thanks to the staff of Royal Oak for their care and compassion of Don. Sincere gratitude and appreciation to Rod Quinney for his extraordinary care and friendship of Don for the past 7 years. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday 3-5 pm and 6:30 - 7:30 pm, followed by a Service celebrating Don’s life. If desired, donations made to Brooker Baptist Church or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Family and friends may share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex
519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Join us every Sunday at 10:30a.m. as Major Sam Roberts leads us in Family Worship. After the service stay and enjoy refreshments and fellowship. On Tuesdays from 10a.m. - 1p.m., our free community program, SA Connections, welcomes men and women of all ages. We invite you to enjoy meeting new friends, participate in all kinds of activities from board games to outings and guest speakers, or you can relax and read in the library corner. A lunch is always served! Bible Study will focus on the Book of Revelation starts after lunch and is led by Major Shirley Roberts. Don’t forget Messy Church next Thursday, Sept. 27th, from 5:45 - 7:30p.m. This program includes a free family style dinner, contemporary worship that includes singing, a Bible story, and crafts & activities. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Our monthly Movie Night at the Army starts on Oct. 28th. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Evelyn Vivier, Floyd Cascadden, and Tom Dewhurst were our first, second, and third place winners at Saturday afternoon Euchre this week. Anna Dobson was the low score. Winner at our Carpet Bowling on Monday morning was the team of Floyd Cascadden, Charlene Wilson, and Rosemarie. Cecile St. Denis won with high score at Monday night Pepper. Roger Monchamp had the most peppers, and Louise Perrault had low score. Wally Laframboise had high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. A three way tie for the most peppers was by Virgery, Judy K., and Floyd. Carolyn had low score. Wednesday night Pepper winners were Debbie Monchamp and Rose Girard tied with the most peppers. Don Ames had high score and Janece McLaughlin had low score. Thursday night Bridge winners were Edna Chevalier and Floyd Cascadden.
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Jay spoke on the biblical background behind ACMs new vision. Healing Rooms at ACM are open on Saturday’s, 9am - 12pm; a welcome place of prayer, healing, and restoration. Note: Pastor Gerrie and Pastor Bonnie will be ministering in Ghana, September 20th - October 3rd. Please keep them in your prayers. Mark your calendars! The Kingdom Advance Conference is from October 25th-27th. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM Be Blessed!
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BUFFET – turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, gravy, cranberries, vegetables, Coleslaw, and a variety of homemade pies.
ADULTS - $16.00 CHILDREN (AGES 6-12) - $7.00 ALL TAKEOUTS - $16.00 Takeouts call 519-975-2252 Friday 7pm-9pm or Saturday 9am-Noon Tickets can be secured from any church member or reserve tickets at 519-975-2461 by Friday Night, Sept. 28th.
Public Notice - Pesticide Use The Town of Essex intends to spray noxious weeds on all rural roadsides within the Town of Essex using the following pesticide: Clearview Herbicide Reg.#29752, Active Ingredients Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid (present as Potassium Salt) in combination with Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant, which contains active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil). PCP Registration Number 28277 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Spraying will commence on September 24, 2018 weather permitting, and conclude October 5, 2018. For more information please call: Ryan Dennison (DBi Services): 1-844-269-0776 Or Norm Nussio (Town of Essex): 519-776-7336 The Corporation of the Town Of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15am. Leading our Sunday Service, is Sue Anderson. Angie, Tess, and Joelle Hassen will greet you at the door. Lunch will be served after the service. Just a reminder, if you haven’t signed up to help serve lunch after the service, the list is in the hallway. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. Need a good book or DVD? Check
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September is here, the kids are back to school, and with that, we are back to our regular services times (see below) and Sunday School is also back! Thank you to everyone who supported our market last weekend! The next one will take place on October 20th Nursing Home Services - Iler Lodge Communion Service: Sept. 20 at 10:30am and Country Village Communion Service: Sept. 25 at 10:30am. Our first Pasta dinner of the fall will take place on Friday, Sept. 28 at St Paul’s from 5:00pm – 6:30pm Our annual Blessing of the Animals Service will take place Sunday, Sept. 30th at 2:00pm at St Paul’s. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Be a part of history and have your family name and or business engraved on the Sandwich South plaque that will be permanently displayed in the new Sandwich South Cultural & Resource in Oldcastle. If you are interested please contact Judy Jobin at 737-6628. Mark your calendars now for the grand opening on Sunday, September 30th at 1p.m. Coats for Kids Pasta Dinner takes place on Sunday, September 30th at 4p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. Tickets are at the door. Sponsored by Maidstone and Essex K of C Councils. St. Mary’s Altar Society is having a Pasta Night on Tuesday, October 2nd at 5p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. Tickets at the door with take out available. Our prayers and sympathies go to the Markham family on the passing of their father and brother, Jim. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.
Bethel-Maidstone United
Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and for coffee hour that follows! Our church and hall are air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Preschool Play Time! Starting in September, every Thursday from 9:30am - 12noon, caregivers & kids are invited to drop in. There will be no September UCW Meeting. See you in October! Friday, September 21st is our first fall session of Bingo! Everyone welcome! Please remember your donation to the Essex Area Food Bank. During Sunday, September 23rd’s Coffee Hour, we will have a Planning Meeting for the November Christmas Bazaar. If you would like to be involved, please join us! Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter list on the table in the foyer. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add a name to the list in the foyer, or contact the office. You can find us on the web at: www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am until 1pm.
Essex United Church
Join us on Sunday morning at 10:30am for our worship service. The dates have been selected for our new Church Directory:Thursday, October 11 and Friday, October 12 - 2:30 to 8:30 pm. Saturday, October 13 - 9:30 to 3:00 pm. Please sign up after church. EUC Sunday School/Youth Players present “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 14. Thanksgiving is coming! Outreach wants to let people know, again this year, that it is thankful. The display has been moved onto the property, thanks to Ken Salter. It is being decorated for Thanksgiving. If anyone else would like to put up a display on the front lawn, please do! Please let Pastor Jim know. We are inviting people all around town to put up a display as part of Essex being thankful. Please mark Monday, September 24th, 11am- 9pm on your calendar. Essex United will hold a fundraiser at A1 Chinese Restaurant in Essex. Cash only. All proceeds will go to the Downtown Mission in honour of Kay Punter’s 100th birthday. For the month of September, food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Semi Annual Yard Sale is Friday, September 28, 8am - 4pm, (Lunch available Friday only) (Bake Sale Friday only) and Saturday, September 29: 9am - 12noon (Yard Sale).
Essex Christian Reformed Church
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00am with Pastor Andrew Zomerman, where we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. GEMS and Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00pm. This is a great club for girls and boys from Grade 1 – 8 where we participate in bible studies, crafts, and games. All are welcome to attend. Plan to attend our Open House on Friday, September 28 at 5:30 pm and stay for our free Movie Night event. We will feature “Peter Rabbit.” All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). A canned good donation is welcomed! Snacks are provided! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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We continue to pray for Jane, Michael, Dan, Christina, Sandy Berry, Debby, Doug, Gene, David, and Brenda. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of John & Judy Souilliere, given by the Lester Family. Thank you bank donations for September will go to support the work of creating fidget blankets. Don’t forget to bring your pet (furry, scaly or feathered friends) to the ‘Blessing of the Animals, on the lawn at St. Paul’s on Sunday, September 30 at 2:00pm. Donations will to the Windsor-Essex Humane Society and are gratefully received. All are welcome! Come out and join us Sunday’s at 9:15am. in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!
Golden Years Golf Report On September 13, 30 golfers dropped 54 aces, with Rose Taylor carded three consecutive aces by Rose Taylor and Eva Kah leading the charge, with a total of five. Rose Taylor had the low score, of 17, over 9 holes. Over 18 holes Andy Orsini held the best score with 35 and continued his strong play to capture the best score (71) over 36 holes. In team play, first place, with a score of 227, went to Team 10 (Julia Kos, Colleen Pearse, Andy Orsini). Team 8 (Laurie Hylton, Eva Kah, Gary Honey) was second and, in third place, was Team Aces (Bill Taylor, Rose Taylor, Lloyd Honey). Play resumes at 9:30 am next Thursday Colasanti’s. Essex County Library - McGregor BRANCH STEAM FAMILY STORYTIME is a program for families of parents with children under 5-years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics. STEAM Storytime includes stories, songs, rhymes, activities, science experiments, and crafts. TUESDAYS at 1:30 pm (September 25-November 13). Children under 5 years of age & caregiver. Register online or at the library.
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Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of September 10th - 15th. Monday Euchre: Bernice Price, Wayne Rawson, Mike Renaud, Flo Rivest, Irene Gignac, Dave Sylvester, and George Diesbourg. Wednesday Pepper: Audrey Stanley, Cecile Malenfant, Theresa Rivait, Dave S. George Diesbourg, Mary Demars, and Veronica Granger. Friday Night Euchre: Wayne Rawson, Fran McKim, Janette Pillon, Mike Renaud, and Irene Gignac. For club information call Claire at 519-723-4694.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Thursday night masses are now at 6:30pm. K of C fish fry is on Friday, September 28 from 4:30-7:00pm. Life chain in Essex is on Sunday, September 30, from 2:30-3:30pm at Talbot St. & Arthur. Show your support. Edge night for grades 6 to 8; “Kick Off Glow Night,” from 7 to 8:30pm on Wednesday, October 3. Quest night is on October 10 for grades 3-5; “Kick Off Games Night,” from 6:30 - 7:45pm. Life Teen is for Grades 9-12. Mass until 7pm and then LifeNight until 9:45pm. September 23 & 30. CWL general meeting is on Tuesday, October 9 at 7pm. All volunteers for the Bazaar & Turkey Dinner are asked to attend this meeting. COR XXXI is November 9-11. It is open to all students, from grades 10-12. Registration forms at the doors. Parent meeting for Confirmation is on Tuesday, September 25, at 7pm in the parish hall. This is a mandatory parent meeting. For questions, contact Nick. God bless you all and have a great week!
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Essex Ravens Atom Major Early Bird Champs Shannon’s 1932 Chevy hot rod
Shannon Dresser with his awesome ’32 Chevy hot rod.
Shannon Dresser of Leamington, Ontario, is often seen at local car shows with one or more of his three collector cars: a 1968 Mustang convertible, a 1973 Challenger, and a 1986 Camaro. To round out his collection, he recently purchased his first hot rod, a 1932 Chevrolet 5-window business coupe. Shannon’s friend Basil saw the Chevy with a FOR SALE sign at a car show in West Lorne, Ontario, and notified Shannon, who drove with Basil to see the car on July 3. The deal went through July 9. Shannon went to the local licensing office and asked for Historic Vehicle plates “with a good number.” That number (6H2657) was better than Shannon could have imagined. He turned 65 on June 3 and worked for many years for Heinz “57” Varieties at the plant in Leamington. The number “57” is on three of Shannon’s four collector cars. He also has an original black-on-white 1932 Ontario license plate. His ’32 Chevy has a 350 cubic inch Chev V8 with 4-barrel carb, headers, lakes pipes under the running boards, Hollywood-style mufflers, and dual exhausts. The interior has bucket seats, a Pioneer radio, 3-speed automatic transmission with shift lever on the floor, power brakes, power windows, including the rear window which goes up and down, and crank handles for the vent windows in the doors. There is no power steering. A power roof with skylight replaces the old original fabric insert roof, which often leaked as the car got older. Other features on Shannon’s ’32 Chevy include foot-wide B. F. Goodrich rear tires on Cragar chrome reversed rims. The front tires are smaller. The car has 4-wheel disc brakes. On the outside, an eye-level brake light is just below the lid for the trunk, which houses the battery and 13-gallon gas tank. A radio antenna is mounted outside near the rear window, which has curved upper corners that served as a Chevy trademark back then. Since buying his ’32 Chevrolet 5-window coupe, Shannon has driven it to car shows in southwestern Ontario and Michigan, and just might take it to the drag strip at Grand Bend to see what it can do. Stay tuned! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
submitted to EFP This past weekend, the Essex Ravens Atom Major team participated in the 41st Annual Early Bird hockey tournament in Essex. Coming off a successful exhibition season the kids were ready to play some games that mattered. Opening the tournament on Thursday evening, against Tecumseh, the Ravens started slowly but end up carrying the game to win by a final score of 6-2. On Friday, the Ravens faced off against another local AA centre in Lasalle. This time, the Ravens came out strong, netted two goals in the first period on the way to a solid 4-1 victory. The team played two games on Saturday, knowing a win in both would be an advance to the semi-finals on Sunday. The opening game versus Dundas was a lopsided affair with the Ravens coasting to a 10-1 victory. Later that day, the team traveled to the WFCU Centre to battle the team from Halton Hills. The Ravens came out slow and jittery, perhaps attributed to playing in the big bowl, where the Spitfires play. After going down 1-0 after the first period, the Ravens owned the second period, scoring three times. Adding two more in the third period secured a 5-1 victory and a berth in the semi-finals.
The Ravens battled a familiar foe in Erie North Shore in the semi-finals on Sunday morning. The kids were ready to go in this one, knowing these games are always tight, and this would be no different. A scoreless first period had both teams battle hard with end-to-end action, but no goals on the board. This changed three minutes into the second period, when Caleb Cavanagh went hard for the puck, in the corner, to slide a beautiful pass to Sean Wilson, in the slot, to bury the first goal past the Erie net-minder. The teams continued to battle
through the second, and well into the third period before the next goal of the game was scored. A strong forecheck by Sean Wilson resulted in a steal of the puck and a pass to Caleb Cavanagh to pot the second goal for Essex. Trevor Paquette earned the shutout in this one, turning away numerous Erie scoring chances, for a final score, 2-0 Essex. On to the finals! In the finals the Ravens faced its third local AA centre in the tournament, going up against Belle River. The kids were liked Continued on Page 24
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73’s begin season with a win
photo by Laurie Beaten Josh Pope-Ferguson attempted to screen Amherstburg goaltender Ben Larder on Tuesday.
by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s began its season in a big way last Tuesday, hosting the feisty Integrity Amherstburg Admirals, for the home opener. For the Essex faithful, the game created nervous moments in the early goings as Amherstburg controlled the puck and had scoring chances. Both teams showed signs
of rust and butterflies as eight rookies skated in their first game. Entering the intermission, however, Essex led 1-0 as 16-year-old Bryce Ryan found the net behind Admirals’ goaltender, Ben Larder. In the second period, Essex’s line of Ryan, Dawson Winchester, and fellow rookie, Curtis Jackson, continued to be the offensive force for Essex. Winchester
crashed Larder’s goalie crease, and created space for Ryan to bury his second goal of the night, nine minutes into period two. Amherstburg closed the gap within one, when Ty Moss beat 73’s goalie, Jax Dhondt, with a wrist shot three minutes later. To close out the second period, Winchester continued his line’s success and had the puck trickle past Larder, through the five-hole. As the teams skated into the intermission, it was 3-1 for Essex, with Amherstburg outshooting Essex, 23-17. Essex began period three on a mission, scoring two goals in 86 seconds to make it 5-1, including a power-play marker from Quinn Fazekas. But it was short lived as Amherstburg answered with two goals of its own in 118 seconds. It was too little, too late for the Admirals, however, who were unable to find the net behind Dhondt. Over-ager, Michael Vieira, added an empty-netter to give Essex a 6-3 win.
“It’s great to start the season off with a win, but we still have much to work on. It was different, seeing a bunch of new faces on a Tuesday night, but I thought everyone started to buy in right away. It takes time for the guys to get a feel for one another if we haven’t played together before, but I think we did well for our first time wearing the 73 on our Jerseys together. I thought everyone played a solid game, and it was nice to see Ryan net his first couple in his first game,” Sylvano Valente said, who finished with an assist on the night. Essex will host the defending Stobbs champions, the Lakeshore Canadiens on Tuesday, September 18.
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Firemen’s Association and Town upgrading Sparky’s Park
The Essex Firemen’s Association recently donated an accessible swing to Sparky’s Park, located inside Tulley Meadows, and is working on getting the fire safety messages updated and remade. Pictured are Association members: Ken Broughton, Brandon Chartier, and Michael Rounding, who is holding young Emmett.
by Sylene Argent The Town of Essex and the Essex Firemen’s Association are working together to continue to enhance Sparky’s Park, which is located in Tulley Meadows. Last Tuesday, members of the Essex Firemen’s Association proudly showed off the accessible swing they
were able to donate to Sparky’s Park. The Association is now working to get the Park’s fire safety messaging restored, as well. The Town of Essex is also implementing some improvements to the park, including the addition of the accessible trail and the refurbishing of the benches and the
structure. The Essex Firemen’s Association first fundraised to install the well-known park’s equipment in the early 2000s, which was one of the Association’s bigger fundraising drives in the Town, Brandon Chartier noted, who is a Firefighter with Essex Fire Station # 1. The accessibility enhancements provide an opportunity for everyone to use the amenities at the park, he said. In order to fundraise, the Essex Firemen’s Association partnered with the Town of Essex to host an outdoor movie night in July and further hosted a carwash at Station # 1 in August. Every time the Town of Essex invites the Communities in Bloom national or provincial judges to the area for an assessment, they are always taken to Sparky’s Park. Doug Sweet, Essex’s Director of Community Services, said the Park always scores the Town a lot of points because it is so unique with its special fire safety messaging. The judges also seem to like the partnership between the Town and the Firemen’s Association that work together to keep it maintained.
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caged animals in the dressing room before the game. They knew it was go time. Essex jumped out to an early lead on a sweet saucer pass from Owen Sadler to Jaclyn Weston in the high slot. Later in the first frame, Ben Fuerth unleashed a blast from the point, to sail one past the Belle River goalie, to put Essex up 2-0. With less than a minute left in the opening period, Sean Wilson, once again, showed unyielding hustle in the opposing team end, as he stole the puck from the defender and circle out front to score and put Essex up 3-0. Early in the third period, Sean Wilson scored
on a breakaway and Ravens’ goalie, Reed VanderVecht, kept Belle River from scoring to earn the shutout (the second of the day for Essex). The final score was 4-0 for Essex – Champions! The Ravens finished the tournament as champions amassing a 6-0 record while outscoring its opponents 31-5 in those six games. Next on the tournament schedule, the team travels to South Bend Indiana to participate in the Irish South Bend Cup. Good luck and great job!