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by Sylene Argent With a parade, pancake breakfast, chili cook off, vendors’ market, a kids’ zone, and horse show to enjoy, there were plenty of reasons to head out to Ridgeview Park on Sunday as the Cottam Rotary Club hosted the annual Cottam Horse Show and Fall Festival.

Dan Levy, Cottam Rotary Club’s President,

said the event went very well, judging by the large crowd of visitors to the park. He added this year’s festival attracted 30 vendors for the market area, which is the most there has ever been.

He explained that in addition to all the activities Cottam Rotary provided, the Cottam Adult Baseball Club hosted a tournament over the weekend at the park’s diamonds, which helped attract several new faces to the festival. Many of those in the tournament took advantage of the breakfast available on site, Levy said.

In addition to being able to watch the horse show, where most of the

classes allowed the competitors to show off their driving skills with a buggy or carriage, the Lazee G Ranch Silver Stars Drill Team offered a memorable performance for audience members to enjoy.

This year’s parade was a bit smaller than normal, but construction of County Road 34 may have deterred some entries.

Levy is looking forward to building that aspect of the festival back up for next year.

Levy was grateful to everyone who pitched in to ensure the event was a success. “We can’t do it alone,” he said, adding the office staff from Gosfield North Communications helped with the breakfast that morning, and members of other area Rotary

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Clubs came out to lend a hand, too.

“I can’t thank them enough,” he said.

The funds raised through the Cottam Horse Show and Fall Festival will go back into the community in some way through various Rotary projects, including the bus shelter members wish to install for local youths on Fox Street in 2018 and maintaining the Cottam Rotary Park. It will also help support various youth projects and groups.

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by Sylene Argent Staff appointments Essex Council announced two changes in staffing at the meeting, and later moved correlating bylaws to make the positions official.

Essex’s acting CAO Donna Hunter, who has worked for the Town since 2002, was officially appointed the Town’s CAO. Hunter was hired on to be the Treasurer. She has held the position of Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer since 2007.

Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said Hunter has been an invaluable member of administration.

Hunter thanked Council for the opportunity, and her family, the community, and staff members for their support.

Paul Vlodarchyk was also appointed a Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

Chris Nepszy, Essex’s Director of Infrastructure & Development, noted Vlodarchyk has worked with the Town for five years.

The current Building Inspectors wanted to expand their department to enhance the service for residents and be more proactive.

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taking place on whether or not Essex’s Deputy Mayor should be elected at large, and if so, what the composition of Council and the ward boundaries should look like.

On May 15, Council agreed the Deputy Mayor position should be elected at large. Also at that time, Council said it wanted the composition of Council to remain at seven reps.

In doing so, it would have to move forward with a ward boundary review.

During the September 11 meeting, however, Council rescinded the resolution to keep the composition of Council at 7.

On Monday, after a lengthy discussion, a majority Council vote reconfirmed the Deputy Mayor position should be elected at large, and further supported adding an eighth seat at the

forward with an idea of having three wards. This would include electing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor at large, in addition to having two Councillors in each Essex Centre and Colchester South, and one Councillor in Colchester North.

The concern of some current members was that they did not want to lose representation in one of the wards to make room for the Deputy Mayor position, which was previously selected by Council. After an election, Council would select one of the six Councillors to the position via secret ballot.

decision-making table to avoid any ward losing representation.

Council had a consultant work on the matter, which offered several options. Hunter explained the first option was to remain with the status quo. The second was to maintain the current ward boundaries, elect the Deputy Mayor at large, and add one Council member. The Consultant also offered options that would have either a four-ward or fiveward system, but would affect representation in the south-end of the municipality.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Is the power in positive thinking or action?

It is often said there is power in positive thinking, but is there more power in thought or action?

When I really thought about it, I came to conclude that you really need both. We can be the most positive people on the face of the earth, or we can be people of action.

The trick is getting the right balance of the two.

If all we do is think positively, hoping good things will come or challenges will work themselves out, I think we can be susceptible to letting opportunities pass us by or letting bad situations get worse. If we tend to jump into a situation too quickly, we may end up making a mistake that could cost us the results for which we were hoping.

I do believe, for the most part, what we put out into the universe is what we get back. So, having positive thoughts, to my mind, is a great way to look for opportunity.

Negative thinking can bitterly close

doors to possibility. And further, when we think positively, our actions to follow should be positive in nature, as well.

But, I am also a believer in rolling up the sleeves to make things happen for yourself. I have never been one to expect things to work out on their own or to wait for good things to happen for me; you have to put the work in.

I try to keep a positive mindframe, but as a long-term thinker who likes to worry, it is often difficult to see the light through all the possible obstacles setup inside the tunnel.

The “what if” scenarios tend to pile up pretty quickly. At a certain point, it can feel like whatever project I want to tackle may be impossible because of all the possible outcomes that could result in anything but for what it is I had hoped. However, sometimes all that planning, though exhausting, can lead to something even better than imagined.

After my brain has finished filing the less-than-desired possibilities, it becomes time to put those positive thoughts back in place and try my best to get that desired outcome I was striving for. I like to think of it as strategic thinking or planning.

I’m not sure if this is always the “necessary” course of action, but it is what I think works for me, or at the very least, the process in which I am most comfortable.

I guess my methods say a little bit about the control I like to have over variable outcomes. I‘m often in wonderment of those who allow the pieces to fall where they may, I’d lose my mind trying to work through that scenario, but I also understand the excitement attached. Sometimes you just have to roll with it, as they say.

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Internal battles At some time in everyone’s life, we are faced with internal battles that are beyond our own control. The thing is with these battles is that no one knows what battles each of us are faced with.

In the past few months, my husband and I have tried not to pull our hair out while training our new puppy. We don’t have children yet, but perhaps I now know a little bit how a new mom feels. I love him, but I just want two minutes to myself again,

without whining, biting, or being crawled upon. I’ve begun to not feel like myself. 4-5am wake up calls take a toll on your mental system as well. I’m not proud of it, but I’ve spent a few nights crying from exhaustion over the pup.

Two weeks ago, my husband and I decided to plan a small weekend getaway, so we could rest our minds and bodies. We booked a cottage near Blenheim. We were looking forward to getting away and it looked so beautiful there.

Last Friday rolled around and we arrived at the cottage at 6pm. The housekeeper, Helen, was still there cleaning while we moved our stuff in waiting for her to finish. “It Continue on Page 5

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Fair success When I read about the repeated amazing success of the Harrow Fair, I wondered what happened to Essex Fair. It was known as the Southwestern Exhibition for spectators, exhibitors, and race track fans. The prize list covered women’s handcrafts and the usual classes for horses and cattle.

Among the advertisements that paid for its printing was one that offered a solid-gold rings for .75 cents and up. It said, “Boys, why don’t you propose? We issue marriage licences and sell wedding rings.” Another business advertised the best $1 corset on the market and

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the best .25 cent tea.

The fastest lady bicycle rider in the Fair competition received a parasol and the tallest man on the grounds was given a bottle of beer, iron, and wine, a popular tonic of the time.

The event was referred to also as Essex Union Fair and was under management of local agricultural societies. Admission was .25 cents for adults.

Possibly one reason for its failure, was that the town went into bankruptcy when it invested in the Windsor to Essex street railway that ran through the town.

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will be about 20 minutes,” she said. She was clearly flustered with herself and apologetic. An hour later, she broke a coffee pot and glass shattered everywhere.

I knew she was very embarrassed now.

Helen was very sweet, yet I could tell she was battling something internal, just as we were. I offered help around 8pm, because I genuinely felt for this stranger who was clearly upset with herself. But, I also wanted her out of the house so we could enjoy the alone time we desperately needed and paid for.

Helen left to go get a coffee pot in town and during that time we took a look around the cottage.

Someone’s clothes and belongings were in a bedroom with the bed unmade and we didn’t feel alone. We were uncomfortable, as if someone could stroll in at anytime.

Helen returned around 9:30pm with a new coffee machine. We knew that she was trying to be kind and I felt so awful for her, but we made the hard decision to leave. It wasn’t what we paid for and at the end of the day, it was just business, not personal. This was especially hard for me to decide to do, because I have a difficult time separating the two.

Helen once again felt horrified and offered us our money back. We appreciated and accepted that gesture.

I realized, after we drove off, that she was feeling very rough inside, maybe worse than I was. I truly felt for Helen, a stranger I just met that day. Sure, we were disappointed. We didn’t get the weekend getaway we wanted, but we weren’t mad or held any resentment.

I also realized that a little empathy towards others goes a long way in understanding that things don’t always work out the way we want them to, but perhaps they work out the way they are suppose to.

Essex Council Notes...

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche suggested the composition of Council be eight members, instead of the current seven to accommodate the Deputy Mayor position being elected at large. He said Council should not throw away the report, but that it could be looked at after the next election and the composition could be brought back down to seven for 2022 if that term of Council wishes to do so, depending on how the eight-member Council works out.

The additional person, he added, would make Committees of Council more effective.

Councillor Randy Voakes said Council spent a lot of money on the report from the consultant. He put a motion forward the Deputy Mayor be elected at large and that Council move forward with option one in the report, referring to Consultant Final Option 1 that would have four wards. In that option, Essex Centre would have

two reps and the boundary would extend into rural areas. The remainder of the municipality would be broken up into three more wards with one rep each. It does not matter what is done, someone is not going to be happy, he noted. He did not receive a seconder.

Councillor Sherry Bondy put the motion forward that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor be elected at large and that the additional Councillor be added for a total of six. This would have eight reps at the decisionmaking table and keep ward boundary alignment the same. In a recorded vote, Voakes and Bjorkman were opposed.

Mayor Ron McDermott, Deputy Mayor Meloche, and Councillors Larry Snively and Bondy were in favour. The motion carried.

McDermott said he supported the motion to put something in gear. He said Council members are elected to make the tough

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EDHS ready to tackle new school year

by Sylene Argent With a few weeks of study already under their belts, the students at Essex District High School are ready to tackle to 2017-2018 school year.

Dakota DeRoy, a grade 12 student, was elected as the Student Council Prime Minister last spring, and she is looking forward to the challenge.

“I’ve been in Student Council since grade nine, you get to see all aspects of the school, participate in a lot of events, meet lots of different students, and experience all the school has to offer,” DeRoy said of why she likes to be involved at the school. “I feel more a part of something big.”

Working on the grade nine retreat is a big project DeRoy and her Student Council peers will tackle. The grade nine students will enjoy a trip to St. Thomas where they will participate in team building and meet others in their grade to start off the year.

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is looking forward to helping organize a memorable trip for a new batch of high schoolers. What is great about the retreat is the students get to meet new friends. “It makes a difference, when you go to class the next week, you can have a conversation with the person you are sitting next to,” she said.

The retreat will also include a lot of cool activities, and will make the transition into high school easier for the younger students. The leadership class and members of the Student Council will help out.

Looking ahead, DeRoy is excited to get started on a few new-to-EDHS projects.

“The one thing I wanted to bring to school was a mural club, so we could do different murals for different wings.

It is something I am excited to start. Since it is a new school, there is not a lot of character yet. We are going to start right after the grade nine retreat and Homecoming.”

The Homecoming event will take place on Friday, October 6, and will include live music and a football game. Students are also looking forward to the big Christmas assembly, for which planning is in the works.

Students in the school’s band always play at the upcoming Remembrance Day assembly at the school, as well, she said.

DeRoy would also like to try to get the court yard installed again, as the previous one was lost when the new school was built.

DeRoy is also excited to help get a school newspaper started. EDHS, she said, didn’t have a school newspaper.

It will be started digitally next semester with co-op students. There has been a lot of interest in this program, she said. It will be a great experience for students going into journalism or

those who want to study English, post-secondary.

In addition to being involved with Student Council, DeRoy said she was involved with the Yearbook Committee last year and will help out with that again this year. She is also on the school’s tennis team this year.

“For me, I want to see more participation and spirit between all the grades,” DeRoy said. “I would like there to be more opportunities for students to get involved. I want them to find something they might like to do. I feel like everyone kind of wants to get involved.”

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Essex Public School gears up for another year

Pictured left to right: Olivia, Brady, and Stevie enjoyed learning about the life cycle of a butterfly in Mrs. DufourRickeard’s grade one class.

by Adam Gault Though summer may have wound down for many of us at this point, things are just starting to pick up for another school year at Essex Public School.

Enrollment is up this year to 636 students, and with that, the school has introduced 14 new staff members, including teachers and support staff.

The annual “Back to School BBQ” will be hosted today at 4:30 p.m.

This will surely be an excellent opportunity for parents to get to know their children’s new teachers for the upcoming year.

Further, when it comes to parents having an active role in the decisions made at their child’s school, Essex Public School is hosting its first

School Advisory Council meeting on Monday, September 25 at 6 p.m.

“We encourage all parents to get involved,” Principal Tammy Meloche explained. “We’re hosting this event as a way to ask parents for input.”

L a n d s c a p i n g improvements are planned for the schoolyard in the coming months.

First, the kindergarten area will be cleaned up of the exposed large roots of several tress and covered with outdoor seating in the form of natural stones for the students to sit and play on. Second, native grass will be planted in the main field in the hopes of attracting more butterflies to the property. This will be accompanied by the addition of several new cedar trees.

“This will really

improve the play-space,” Principal Meloche said.

A program that was tested in a three-year study by the Ministry of Education, is set to be fully implemented at Essex Public School for the 2017-18 school year.

The Empower and Lexia program has been designed to support grade 2 and 3 students learning to read by guiding them through interactive reading exercises tailored to their ability.

“Reading is the most important thing we teach kids when they’re young,” Principal Meloche said, adding the program has had tremendous success during the initial trial period.

Students will also take part in an initiative known as the “Grow Mindset,” which aims to steer

students towards healthy eating and sleeping habits, and the ability to persevere in the face of mistakes.

“We want students to know when you make a mistake to learn from it, and not give up,” Principal Meloche said, highlighting the importance of developing strong coping skills. “We want them to be innovators.”

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Food Bank receives donation through “Give a lot, Help a Lot” campaign Pictured left: Jeff ’s No Frills employee Lori Robinson presents the funds raised through the “Give a lot, Help a Lot” campaign to Essex Area Food Bank volunteer Gerry Belanger.

by Sylene Argent Through the generosity of cliental, Jeff’s no Frills was able to donate $2,713.75 to the Essex Area Food Bank on Monday morning.

Store owner Jeff MacPhee explained that cashiers helped raise the funds through the “Give a lot, Help a Lot” campaign, which is geared towards raising funds for youth.

Cashiers sold icons, and generous clients made donations to the program over a two-week period.

“It’s the community helping the community,” he said. “The cliental is super.” He added it is not always easy to ask for donations, but the cashiers do a great job every year the program is hosted.

This year, MacPhee said, he thought the proceeds would go the Essex Area Food Bank, which could concentrate the funds on purchasing items for youth, like healthy snacks for school lunches.

Gerry Belanger, a volunteer at the Essex Area Food Bank, noted the donation is greatly appreciated. He added there are families who come in to request items for their children’s school lunches.

The Essex Area Food Bank’s Founder, Eileen Clifford, who passed away in 2015, had a mandate that no child should go hungry, Belanger said. He added that motto is fitting with the donation. With the funds, the Food Bank will be able to purchase fruits, vegetables, and more expensive products for youth.

The Essex Area Food Bank is currently serving around 120 families per week, Belanger noted.

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Holy Name Elementary School looks forward to another promising year welcomed to the Holy Name family, and are looking forward to making a difference in the lives of their students in the coming years.

One thing that hasn’t changed from previous years is the school’s ability to support lasting, positive changes in students and the community through a number of in-school programs.

In the “Hawks Helping Others” program, students at Holy Name take a proactive role in looking out for their school and community. Projects such

by Adam Gault With summer vacation having come to an end, staff members and students at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School are ready to get back to business to ensure everyone can take part in another successful school year.

With enrollment up for the 2017-18 school year, Holy Name has welcomed five new staff members, including teachers and support staff.

Mrs. Barron, Ms. Stratichuk, Ms. Bryant, Ms. Butler-Munro, and Mr. Morosin were all

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as can drives and area trash cleanups, inspire students to look out for others, as well as take pride in their school and neighbourhoods.

“It was a big success last year,” Principal Brian Marenchin explained, who is now in his second year as Principal at Holy Name. He added that the students are always looking forward to new ways of reaching out in the community.

Another initiative that has garnered strong feedback from students, are the ever popular “Wow Assemblies.”

With these assemblies, individual students can be engaged on a per-student basis for individual improvements and topics of their choice. Whether this involves an academic achievement, or something more interpersonal, is entirely up to the students themselves.

“With these assemblies, students feel their voice is heard,” Principal Marenchin said.

Holy Name Principal Brian Marenchin welcomes students and staff to the new school year.

something kids look forward to can go a long way in changing their attitudes towards the subject. “There’s no such thing as not a math

On the subject of math education, Marenchin explained improvements in teaching methods towards smaller group discussion, and improvements in identifying different learning styles, have all made an enormous impact in helping students achieve at all levels.

“Avoiding a one-size fits all teaching method is important,” Principal Marenchin explained, adding making math

person. It’s about doing what you need to do, to make yourself the best you can be.”

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Saturday Workshops Sept 30 - Recycled Windchimes:

November 18 - It is Time for Creativity:

Reuse, recycle and make beautiful music. We now have a use for the small pieces of glass left over after our stained glass projects. Drill holes, soften the edges to retain the sparkle and get wired. ................. $25+HST

Time will fly when you let the creative juices flow and design your own clock. Using basic fusing techniques, powders, frit and stringers, you will make a one-of-a-kind time piece. ..................................................... $55+HST

October 7 - Picture This:

November 25 - Trash to Tapestries:

Using fusing glass, frit, powders and glass stringers, create a landscape picture in glass. The finished, fired fritography panel can be hung as is or mounted and framed. .......................................................................... $30+HST

Who says bigger is better? Using beautiful art glass scraps, wire and other interesting things, you will create a stained glass work of art 3 inches wide by 12 inches tall. Small in size, this panel is big on impact. ........................................................................................ $30+HST

October 14 - Scrap Happy: Art glass left over from previous projects and a little imagination are all that is required to create this work of art. This is a glass on glass framed mosaic project. . ..................................................................................$135+HST

October 21 - I Love This Suncatcher: Dazzling in the sunlight, this stained glass and bevel suncatcher is as beautiful to look at as it is easy to make. If you have always wanted to try stained glass, this is a perfect opportunity. .................................... $40+HST

October 28 - Wacky Wind O Doodles: Have some fun and let your imagination go as you create a contour fused piece of window candy to enjoy. They sometime end up looking like something out a Dr. Seuss book but these treats are definitely fat-free. .................................................................................................................... $45+HST

November 4 - Reflections in Art: Finally a use for all of your left over scrap glass. Create your own glass mosaic mirror using the direct mosaic method. ........................$125+HST

November 11- Let the Sun Shine In: If you’ve ever wondered how stained glass is done, here is a quick and snappy way to try it in only a couple of hours. We are not asking you to commit to a month of lessons and we provide all the equipment, glass, expertise and FUN! You might just be surprised at how much you enjoy it and sign up for more. ........................................................................ $40+HST

December 2 - ‘Tis the Season: Create your own heirloom ornaments in the two day workshop. These ornaments are fused in the kiln, then drilled and wired with beads to adorn them. You will create four in this workshop, coming back the following week to wire and bead. .................................................... $80+HST

Lift is available for easier accessibility.

THANKSGIVING DINNER WOODSLEE UNITED CHURCH

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Sept. 30, 2017

River, 2616 Belle ee, ON sl d o o W South N0R 1V0

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM 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 & Saturday 9am-Noon

Tickets can be secured from any church member or call 519-975-2461

December 9 - Let it Snow: Bring the beauty of winter into the warmth of your home! Using the portable glass shop, bevels and glass nuggets, students will use the copper foil method to create a stunning snowflake. ................... $50+HST

December 16 - Coastering into Art: Everyone needs a little functional art. You will craft 4 unique coasters.

Glass fusing techniques will be taught in this one day workshop. .................................................................................................................... $40+HST

New Class: 6 weeks, 6:30 to 9:30pm. Wednesday or Thursday evenings. All materials included except the glass for your 3 projects. ................. $249.00+HST

Call today to learn more about our classes www.essexstainedglass.com

519-776-4577

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Essex achievements recognized at National Communities in Bloom Awards submitted to EFP The Town of Essex is excited to announce its success at the National/International Communities in Bloom (CiB) Symposium and Awards Ceremonies held in Ottawa-Gatineau from September 13 to 16.

Essex was a finalist in all three categories entered: • Class of Champions (Large Category): Essex received a 5 Blooms - Silver rating, which exceeds the national 5 Blooms – Bronze

rating received in 2015.

The other communities competing in this category were Leduc, Alberta (population 55,678) and Brandon, Manitoba (population 48,859).

Essex has a population of 20,427.

• Winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award for the Bees Matter Pollinator Friendly Community Award: Distribution of “Buzzing Gardens” seed packages and educational programs offered at local day care centres, along with private efforts to sustain local

honey bee populations, won Essex this outstanding achievement award.

• Outstanding Achievement Award for Environmental Action: Essex was named runner up in this category, noting Colchester Harbour’s certification as a Blue Flag Marina.

Essex also received special recognition for Town Ambassadors Bloomer and Petunia.

Following their community evaluation in July, volunteer judges Marylaine de Chantal and

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Larry Hall wrote: “When attending a town function in Essex chances are you will see the two town mascots there as well.

Bloomer and Petunia have been created by the Communities in Bloom committee to promote the goals of the CiB program.

These two colorful and happy mascots attend community events such as tree plantings, spring clean-up, and social events. The young just hover around these two characters while the older generation recognizes the positive impact being

generated.”

Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services, is pleased with the competition results.

“It is very rewarding for Essex to be recognized,” says Sweet.

“Our Communities in Bloom Committee and municipal staff are always looking for ways to

enhance our beautification and environmental action programs.

Recognition by the national judges is validation that the CiB program continues to make valuable contributions to enhancing the quality of life in Essex.”

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Public urged to participate in Legion Week

Local veteran Ed Caza lays a wreath at the Essex cenotaph during a ceremony that kicked off Legion Week on Sunday afternoon.

by Sylene Argent Members of the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) kicked off its annual Legion week celebration on Sunday with a wreathlaying ceremony and service at the Essex cenotaph.

Branch President Wes Garrod thanked

everyone for coming out to participate in the event.

The Essex Legion, he said, is not just a place to hang out. Members work hard to remember the sacrifices soldiers made, honour the lives that have been lost over the years, and say ‘thank you’ and pay tribute to those who made sacrifices for

freedom.

The Essex Legion was open to the public after the ceremony, which was a great way for those interested to learn more about the programs the Legion hosts for youth and veterans. The social doubled as a special event this year as Ed Caza, a WWII and Korean

War Veteran of Essex, celebrated his 90th birthday amongst friends and family.

“Ed is one of those guys we are here for today,” Garrod said. Caza laid the wreath on behalf of veterans, during the Legion Week kick off ceremony.

Legion Week

continued with a cribbage tournament on Monday, a Euchre Tournament on Tuesday, and a Trivia Night on Wednesday. A Darts Tournament will take place on Thursday, a pickerel dinner will take place on Friday, and it will conclude with Kinger’s Krazy Golf tournament on Saturday.

All events were/are open to the public.

According to the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command, there are 403 Branches in Ontario, with over 100,000 members. In 2016, grants from Poppy Funds to Ex-Service Personnel and their dependants totalled over $800,000. In addition, funds spent on veterans’ programs last year totaled over $306,000.

15 Year Anniversary

serving the wonderful folks in Essex!

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH - Come join the celebration!

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an iPad Entry ballots available at 3 fabulous gift baskets the Pharmacy es • 3 in store gift certificates At the Essex Pharmasave only.

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Kingsville Essex Associated Band celebrates 80 years of music The Kingsville Essex Associated Band takes to the stage to celebrate 80 successful years.

by Adam Gault Friends, family members, and band alumni, going back decades, packed Migration

Hall in Kingsville this past Saturday night to attend a special dinner and concert hosted in honour of the Kingsville

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Essex Associated Band’s 80th anniversary.

Over the past 80 years, the marching band has taken part in a widevariety of parades and events in our county, as well as across our continent.

From local Christmas and community parades, to Expo 67, to performing for Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth on Parliament Hill in 1997, the band has left an indelible mark on all members past and present, which

was further highlighted by the distances some traveled to attend the 80th anniversary.

“There are people here tonight from the band going back 50 years,” Peter Youngson explained, who is the Anniversary Committee Chairperson. He added a few former members had traveled from British Columbia to be a part of the evening’s festivities.

The band formed in 1937 as the Essex Boys Band under the tutelage of Essex merchant, Charles Maedel. He had a vision to direct boys in a positive direction in life, as well as teach them strong community values and music.

Although the name may have changed, and the band is now open to everyone regardless of age or gender, the core principles of the band are stronger than ever.

“We’re a family. Once you’re a member, you’re always a member,” Youngson explained.

“People love what the band brings to the community and to families.”

Those who might be hesitant to get involved with the band due to musical inexperience shouldn’t let that hold them back. Band members will teach anyone interested the many facets of the marching band experience.

“We’ve had grandparents and grandchildren in the band at the same time,” Youngson said, adding there have been younger and older members who have started with little to no prior experience.

During the evening’s concert, the band performed a widevariety of popular and contemporary music compositions.

From movie favourites like John Williams’ Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones, to Send in the Clowns and Sweet

Caroline, the night’s setlist showcased the wide-range and musical capability of the Kingsville Essex Associated Band.

“The next goal is to see 100 (anniversary),” Youngson said when asked of the plans going forward for the band. “The band has been through so many ups and downs over the years.”

Judging by the evening’s reception, it should be “ups” from now on as the band marches towards the future.

Voice Of Inspiration “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.

It turns what we have into enough, and more.

It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Melody Beattie

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Pasta dinner raises funds for Coats for Kids

At a Coats for Kids pasta dinner, Gord Edwards, Grand Knight of the St. Mary’s Maidstone Knights of Columbus, and B.J. Harrison, Grand Knight of the Holy Name of Jesus Knights of Columbus, display a couple of handmade hats, which will be distributed with new coats for youth in need.

by Sylene Argent The Knights of Columbus Councils of St. Mary’s Maidstone and Holy Name of Jesus joined forces to host a pasta dinner on Sunday evening to raise funds to purchase new coats for area children in need.

The seventh annual dinner, hosted inside St. Mary’s hall, had a great turn out of patrons and a long list of sponsors, which organizers were thrilled about. Having the community support not only just helps area youth stay warm over the winter months, but also the generosity of the sponsors allows the funds raised, through the dinner, to go to directly to buying new coats, while not having to spend a portion on food or other needed dinner items.

The generous donation

of prizes also allowed the K of C Councils to collect additional dollars for the cause.

As a result of last year’s successful pasta dinner, the two local K of C Councils were able to purchase around 288 coats for area youth in need. It was hoped this year’s event would be as successful. The coats are distributed to the Essex Area Food Bank and Lakeshore’s Community Support Centre, who work with other food banks in the area to ensure those in need of a warm winter coat get one.

Rita Monforton of LaSalle was busy during the pasta dinner, creating handmade hats. She said she will make a hat to be distributed for every coat given out by the two K of C Councils. “All kids

should have a hat in the winter,” she commented.

The St. Joseph River Canard Council of the K of C sponsors Monforton with the materials she

needs to make the hats.

She made hats for this program last year as well.

“I just love doing it,” she said.

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KENNETH YARD WORKS - Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362.

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______________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $12.00/hour.

Full time hours Monday through Friday.

Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4.

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1-tfn ______________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.43. To apply please email danny@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.

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General Farm Workers (NOC 8431) – Canadian Select Genetics Ltd. – 30 positions Canadian Select Genetics Ltd., based at 39298 Amberley Road, R.R. # Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0, manages and operates turkey breeder farms and flocks for the purpose of producing hatching eggs which are sold on the domestic and international markets.

We are presently seeking 30 General Farm Workers to work at one of four possible locations: a) Lowry Farm located at 1235 Concession 10, RR 3, Ripley, ON, N0G 2R0; b) Ashfield Farm located at 35559 Zion Road, RR 3, Lucknow, ON, N0G 2H0; c) Texas Road Farm located at 3781 Texas Rd., RR 4, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Y9; d) Putnam Farm located at 4453 Breen Road, Putnam, ON, N0L 2B0; Duties: • Feed and tend turkeys; • Operate farm machinery and equipment; • Cleaning, sanitation and disinfection of barns, equipment and machinery; • Detecting disease and health problems in poultry; • Monitoring and operating feed and water distribution systems; • Maintaining records of the flocks and environmental conditions under his/her care; • Collection of turkey hatching eggs; • Loading and unloading of turkeys; • Follow all implemented biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and protocols; • Daily equipment and environmental sanitation as required; • Monitoring barns environmental conditions and make the required adjustments to environmental controls in order to maintain optimal conditions.

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Compensation and Benefits: This is a permanent full-time position with a schedule ranging from 45 to 50 hours per week.

Wage ranges from $11.50 to $13.00 per hour depending on experience. Dental, Medical, Disability, Life Insurance and RRSP benefits provided. Uniforms and footwear provided.

To Apply Email: tcollins@canadianselect.ca or fax to: (519) 357-2915

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Atom Minor Ravens Early Bird Tournament Champions comeback. There was strong forechecking

by Meredith C, Jaclyn W, and Sean W and solid first passes by Noah M. This eventually was rewarded with a goal by Cole G, on a blast from the point. The comeback had begun.

The Ravens continued pushing in the third, with a goal by Braeden C and two

by Owen S. The goals helped Essex take the lead with just under three minutes left

submitted to EFP This past weekend, over 70 hockey teams from all over the province descended on Essex for the 40th annual Earlybird Tournament. The Atom Minors began the tournament on Thursday night with a game against local rival, Amherstburg. Essex opened the scoring four minutes in, on a fine effort by Owen S. Amherstburg tied it up, only to have Essex take the lead again on a goal by Caleb C. Again, Amherstburg would net the equalizer, however Essex didn’t give up and slid in the eventual game winner on a goal by Braeden C. Aiden F got the win between the pipes, with a solid effort.

In game two, the Ravens faced off against New Hamburg. Having never previously faced this team, they were a bit of an unknown. Meredith C was quoted as saying, “We don’t know much about them, other than we assume they’re better than Old Hamburg.” Essex opened the scoring late in the first frame on a nice goal by Caleb C. New Hamburg evened it up at 1-1 after the first. Andrew Baker scored in the second and Braeden C scored in the third, both set up by beauty passes from Cade S. Final score was 3-1, Essex.

The Ravens had two games on Saturday. The first, against Dundas from

the Federal league. Sean W opened the scoring with a great solo effort. Braeden C followed with one minute left in the first, only to have Andrew B score with 35 seconds left in the first. Essex didn’t score in the second, but held Dundas at bay with strong defensive efforts by Ben F, Cole G, Hudson D, Jesse C, Mason G, and Cade S, collectively known as ‘the six-pack of defense.’ The Ravens blew this one open in the third, with two more for a final score of 5-1.

Later Saturday, the team travelled to Harrow to play St. Thomas, knowing if they win they were in the finals. Ethan O scored the first goal before the last note of the national anthem was done echoing off the walls of the arena, 1-0 Ravens, 30 seconds in. Sean W added another before the first period was done. The Ravens scored two more in the second frame, with goals by Andrew B and Cade S. Reed V flashed that glove hand and held the team in the rest of the way, final score was 4-1.

In the finals, the Ravens faced off against Riverside. Being polite hosts, the Ravens decided to spot Riverside a 3-0 lead in the first period. In the second frame, this group of kids once again showed their determination to never, ever give up, and began to mount the team’s

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in the game. Moments later, Riverside tied the game up. Refusing to go down, the Ravens put in one last attack and with 11 seconds left, newcomer Andrew B got the barn rocking with the game winner.

Final score was 5-4, Essex!

The team would like to thank all their fans for their positive support in this tournament It was a great start to the season.

Notice to the Residents of the Town of Essex

2017 Ward 3 By-Election Election Day: Monday, October 23, 2017 Advance Voting Day: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Please take notice that a Ward 3 By-Election will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 between the hours of 10:00AM and 8:00PM for the following office: • Councillor (1 to be elected) The following candidates have been certified by the Clerk: HAMMOND, Rodney JENNER, Mike KOKOVAI, Richard William ROGERS, Ronald Stewart Qualifications of Electors A person is qualified to be an elector if, on Voting Day (October 23, 2017), he or she: • Resides in the local municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such person; • Is a Canadian citizen; • Is at least eighteen (18) years old; and • Is not prohibited from voting by other legislation.

Voter Notification Cards Between September 26 and October 4, qualified electors should receive a Voter Notification Card in the mail. This card will advise you of the location where you vote. Please bring this card with you to the poll. It will help the Deputy Returning Officer to identify you as an elector and speed up the election process. If you do not receive a Voter Notification Card by October 4, please contact the Clerk’s Department at 519-776-7336 ext. 1100 or 1101.

Application to Amend the Voters’ List If the information contained on your Voter Notification Card is incorrect, or if you think your name does not appear on the Voters’ List, you will need to complete an Application to Amend the Voters’ List. Please bring proof of Canadian citizenship (birth certificate, passport or citizenship card) along with personal identification showing place of residence (such as your driver’s licence, health card or motor vehicle permit) to one of the following locations from Monday to Friday on or before October 20, 2017 during the office hours posted below: • Essex Municipal Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex (8:30AM to 4:30PM)

Deputy Returning Officers and Election Officials are required to assist during the Ward 3 By-Election to be held on Election Day, Monday, October 23, 2017. Positions may also be available on the Advance Voting Day, Saturday, October 14, 2017.

• Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow (9:00AM to 4:00PM)

Interested candidates are invited to submit a Letter of Interest by mail, fax or email, outlining past relevant experience and providing complete contact information (mailing address, contact phone numbers and email address), to the attention of:

Advance Polls Advance Voting for those who may be unable to vote on Election Day will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2017 between the hours of 9:00AM and 4:00PM at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow.

Advance Polls will be equipped with Vote Tabulators with Ballot Marking Devices, which permit the independent casting of ballots by individuals with accessibility needs and those who cannot mark a paper ballot with a ballot marking pen.

Laurie Brett, Deputy Clerk/Legislative Services Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Fax: 519-776-8811 Email: lbrett@essex.ca Letters of Interest must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Applicants must be available to work at the assigned Polling Station from 9:00AM until approximately 9:00PM on Election Day and/or from 8:00AM until approximately 5:00PM on the Advance Voting Day. A mandatory training session will be provided in advance of voting days.

While we appreciate all applications, we will acknowledge only those applicants selected for an interview.

Proxy Vote If you are unable to vote at either the Regular or Advance Poll, you can appoint a proxy voter. Proxies must be on a prescribed form and certified by the Office of the Clerk. Proxy forms are available by contacting the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours at 519-776-7336 ext. 1100 or 1101.

Robert Auger Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8

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Voice Of Inspiration

SURE POINT KENNEL is proud to announce another champion!

“One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.”

BLAZE has earned a NAVHDA Prize 1 in 2014, along with an AKC MASTER HUNTER & CKC FIELD DOG EXCELLENT TITLE this spring 2017. We are looking forward to running field trials this fall, and seeing her puppies in the field this spring.

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Meloche, Chris (Buck)

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What’s Going On...

SEPT. 22, 29 - MEDITATION THROUGH MUSIC art Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. S., Essex. 12-12:30pm. Take some time for yourself. More dates in community HUB. SEPT. 23 - ST PAUL’S MARKET - 92 St Paul St., Essex. 10am - 2pm. Gift items, baked goods, jewellery, books & more! Call: 519-980-4942 for more info or table rentals.

SEPT. 25 - BETHEL MAIDSTONE UNITED CHURCH FUNDRAISER for Haiti at A1 Chinese Restaurant from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.- cash only.

SEPT. 27 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Essex Retirees’ Centre, 7:30pm. Arlene Welsh, starting a tree from seed. plant & seed exchange.

SEPT. 29 - Pasta Dinner at St Paul’s Church, 92 St Paul St 5 - 6:30pm. 519-776-7711.

SEPT. 30 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETING, Orchard View Golf, 1357 Cty. Rd. 34, at 9 a.m. The public is welcome. Call Paul for info. 519-738-3476.

SEPT. 30 - AUTUMNFEST BAZAAR  At Visitation Church’s Parish Hall, 5407 Comber Side Road, Comber, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more info, call Carol Lefaive: 519-798-3655.

Memorial verses available

Four OPP auxiliary members moving on to Provincial Constable positions

Friedrich Nietzsche

September 25, 2016 In loving memory of a dear son.

The tears in our eyes, we can wipe away.

But the ache in our hearts, will always stay.

You left a place no one can fill.

Dad and I still miss your evening visits.

LENIUK, Robert - Passed away peacefully on September 17, 2017 at Metropolitan Hospital, Windsor ON. Predeceased by wife Anne.

Beloved father to Wendy (Joanne Hillion), Gail (Gord Gans) and predeceased by son, Thomas. Dear grandpa to Erin Blain.

Robert will be missed by many family members. Robert retired from Chrysler in 1984 and was an active Mason for many years. He will be remembered for his love of golf, pool, and family. Visitation will be held at Victoria Greenlawn Funeral Home, 1525 Highway #3 (519-969-3939) on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 10AM until time of Memorial Service at 11AM. Inurnment of cremated remains to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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SEPT. 30 - WOODSLEE UNITED CHURCH THANKSGIVING DINNER  From 3-7pm, Takeout available. Tickets from church members: 519-975-2461.

SEPT. 30 & OCT. 1 - RENDEVOUS 2017  Voyager & Fur Trade Encampment - at Fort Malden. For info: ont.fort-malden@pc.gc.ca or proudacres@gmail.com.

OCT. 1 - LIFE CHAIN  In Essex at Talbot at Centre, from 2:30 - 3:30pm.

OCT. 1 WOODSLEE COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY APPRECIATION BBQ and Fun Day. From 12-3 at the Woodslee Community Center. Come celebrate with us.

SEPTEMBER to JUNE - SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings held last Wednesday of every month (minus July & Aug.) at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome.

submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex County is pleased to announce the hiring of four auxiliary members to the positions of Provincial Constable.

“As the largest OPP Detachment in the Province, the importance of our Essex County OPP Auxiliary Unit is paramount. Essex County Auxiliary members perform close to 10000 hours of volunteer time each year, working alongside our members throughout Essex County. It’s always a proud day, as seen in this photo, when we say goodbye and wish them well for soon these four auxiliaries will become regular members of the OPP and policing in various Detachments throughout Ontario. Perhaps one day we’ll see these officers back in Essex County, policing our communities,” Glenn Miller commented, who is the Essex County OPP Detachment Commander Pictured are: OPP Inspector Glenn Miller, Ali Chouman, Troy Garron, Derek Yao, Scott Mosey, and Staff Sergeant Ed Marocko.

The Voice Of Experience

by Evelyn Couch

Hicks Store There is little reason for me to write about the refurbishing job on the Hicks store. Fred Groves gave us the information in the Essex Free Press of September 7.

I had the opportunity of talking with Mr. Hicks many times as a reporter, and was on the third floor when Dodson and Habkirk sold furniture there. It was a sad day for him when he turned the business to them.

My memory is not always reliable anymore, but I think we had our wedding dinner served to us on the second floor after my present husband and I were married.

It is interesting to note that while I was working, a woman called me to find out why the town didn’t tear it down! The wall on the Laird Street side showed signs of crumbling.

After Earl Burstyn bought the house, a yard sale was held to disperse of family property. I thought I was lucky to get some pieces. A family that was moving to Woodstock wanted the chesterfield that I bought, so I let them have it and at least one piece went there. I still have Mr. Hick’s cufflinks.

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Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am for worship in our air conditioned sanctuary. Rev. Hatt will preside on Sunday, September 24.

We are working on our fall programs for children and youth from ages 3 to 16.

Noon Meditations, from 12 - 12:30 pm. ~ the next Meditation is Friday, September 22nd with Carolyn Barnett, piano, and Doug Barnett, guitar.

For the month of September, our food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Thank you!

The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them in the gym.

Thanks to Outreach for starting our Thanksgiving displays. It will be exciting.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Our fall activities have resumed.

SA Connections is a free community program that takes place every Tuesday from 10a.m.- 1p.m. Men, women, and preschoolers are welcome to attend and enjoy meeting new friends, hearing occasional guest speakers, doing crafts, playing games, going on outings, and having lunch. If you wish to stay for Bible Study, at 1 p.m. Major Shirley Roberts will lead us in an interesting discussion of the Word.

Messy Church starts up again on Thursday, Sept. 28th from 5:45- 7:30p.m.

This is a new way of experiencing church that includes a free Family-style dinner, crafts and activities, contemporary worship and bible stories. Families with kids of all ages are welcome.

If you are looking for a new church family, we invite you to join us for Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30a.m.

Major Sam Roberts leads the service. We have an elevator for those who need it, and a nursery. Stay after for refreshments and fellowship. All are welcome!

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Jay spoke last week on “Living Fully on Purpose” and how as the Holy Spirit gives us life.

Next Baptismal Service is October 1st.

Fall Conference, “Empowered to Influence” and “Heaven in Business” is on September 28th-30th.

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Wednesday Night Adventure Camps, is for ages, JK-6. Please register your children online.

ACM Volunteer job postings are on the bulletin board.

Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays, 9am-noon.

For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com.

Be Blessed!

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

The St. Mary’s baseball playoff winners were the Dairy Freez women’s team and the Bellaire Landscaping men’s team. Thank you to the players, coaches, sponsors, and volunteers who made this season a successful one!

A joint parish council meeting takes place on Tuesday, September 26th at 6:30p.m. at St. John’s Church. St. Mary’s Cemetery Board meeting takes place on September 25th at 6:30p.m. in the hall.

For the month of October, our Mission Group will collect food and baby items for the Essex Food Bank at the back of the church.

On the weekend of September 30th and October 1st, the Mission Group will have Apple Crisp after each Mass for a freewill donation.

Pasta Dinner fundraiser for the Essex Food Bank takes place on October 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall.

Marriage Prep takes place on November 10 & 11 at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Please register through St. Mary’s parish office.

The Mission Club is presenting a Blanket Exercise on Aboriginals on September 30th at St. Mary’s Hall.

Please sign up at the back of the church.

Our sympathies and prayers go out to Terry and Jean Ukrainec, on the passing of Terry’s mother. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee.

We begin our Sunday evening bible study at 6pm, where we will study the

book “Body and Soul: Reclaiming the Heidelberg Catechism.”

GEMS and Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. 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.

Mark your calendar for the first Movie Night for the season on Friday, September 29, featuring ‘Smurfs the Lost Village.’

Keep watching for more details.

Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club The winners of Monday night Pepper were Debbie Monchamp with high score, Donna Eyraud had the most peppers, and Margaret Beneteau with low score.

On Wednesday night Pepper, the winners were Don Ames and Roger Monchamp, and Shirley Stiers with low score.

Thursday night Bridge winners were Margaret and Pauline.

Cribbage points are collected twice a year and winners are awarded prizes at that time. Come join us!

Special monthly Pepper night falls on September 25.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our next market will take place on Saturday, September 23rd from 10am - 2pm. Call 519-980-4942 for table rentals.

The next Communion Service at Country Village Woodslee will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26th at 10:30am.

On Sunday, October 1, we will hold our annual Blessing of the Animals @ at 3pm at St. Paul’s. Bring your friends - fury, scaly, feathery, and more. All are welcome as we offer blessings for those who bless our lives with their presence. Donations to the WindsorEssex Humane Society are encouraged.

Our pasta dinners will resume this fall on Friday, Sept. 29th, hope to see you there!

Regular Sunday Services are as follows: first Sunday of the month only an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. Third Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service.

For more information about what’s going on, 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.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

The next Fish Fry is Friday, September 29, from 4:30-7pm.

The Mission Group will hold its Loonie & Toonie collection after each Mass on Oct. 7 & 8.

The Blanket Exercise is on September 30, 9:30am-12:30pm at St. Mary’s Hall, Maidstone.

The All-In Fall Retreat for teens is September 30 & October 1 at Camp Cedarwin.

The CWL meetings is on Tuesday, October 3 at 7pm in St. Joesph’s Meeting room.

R.I.C.A. begins on Thursday, October 12th.

Tom Robson will be honoured on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Essex Citizen of the Year.

The CWL Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar on Sunday, November 5, from noon - 5pm. All are welcome.

God Bless you all and have a great week!

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11: 15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. Doug Wilson will read the Holy Scriptures. The lunch after the service is Pot Luck. Please bring in your best dish to share with your friends.

The Fall newsletter has gone out. If we have your e-mail address, it will be in there. For those who are not online, newsletters have been put in addressed envelopes for pickup, hand- delivered by volunteers, or mailed. Please look for this, as it contains important information. The Church office is typically open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am - 2:30pm, however, it is best to phone ahead before stopping in. The office phone number is: 519- 975-2252.

We need your help at the Turkey Dinner Bees: Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 9am for coleslaw and turkey stuffing. Thursday, Sept. 28 at 1pm for carving of 18 turkeys

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519-776-4255 and prepare 17 turkeys for roasting. Friday, Sept. 29 at 1pm for carving turkeys, gravy making. At 6pm for peeling potatoes, washing vegetables, and receiving pies.

Saturday, Sept. 30 at 9am, for cooking of the potatoes.

Thanksgiving (Turkey) Dinner: Saturday, Sept. 30 from 3pm - 7pm. Dinein or take-out. Tickets available from any church member or call 519- 975- 2461.

Coffee and Conversation: Thursday at 10 am Everyone is welcome.

Essex Community Services Essex Community Services is holding its 9th Annual Chili Cook-off! Come join us for supper on Thursday, October

26, from 4pm - 7pm at the Essex Arena Community Room. Come on out to support our agency’s programs and services! Call to learn how to enter a chili or for more information: 519-776-4231.

Golden Years Golf Report 28 golfers dropped 41 aces on September 14th. Leading the ace parade with 7 was Barry Sweet. Sinking 3 each, were Lloyd Honey, Gail Johnson, John Murphy, Al Rutter, Bill Taylor, and Colleen Pearse. Dropping 2 each were Cathy Dewhurst, Eva Kah, Julia Kos and Ernie Vandenberg. Chipping in with 1 each were Mary Binder, Mike Binder, Pete

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Proceeds Support Baby Steps - Pregnancy and infant loss awareness.

Proposed Reform to the Vacancy Tax Rebate Program Essex County Municipalities are proposing a reform to the Vacancy Tax Rebate program, affecting vacant commercial and industrial properties, County-wide.

For more information and to provide feedback, please visit countyofessex.on.ca or join us for an Open House Wednesday, September 27, from 4 - 7 pm at The Essex County Civic Centre 360 Fairview Ave., W., Essex, ON

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Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

Continued from Page 19 Daudlin, Perpetua Hildrop, Gary Honey, Laurie Hylton, Ray Thibert, and Loraine Fox. First place bragging rights, with a 242, went to team 8 [Julia Kos, John Murphy, Eva Kah]. Nailing down second place, with 244, was team 2 [Laurie Hylton, Marie Lasi, Tom Dewhurst]. The third and final spot, with 247, was shared between team 3 [Ernie Vandenberg, Cathy Dewhurst, Gary Honey] and team 6 [Barb Murphy, Bill Taylor, Colleen Pearse].

Play resumes on September 21st at 9:30 am at Colasanti’s.

Cottam United Church submitted by Helen McLeod

Church services start Sunday mornings at 9:30am.

Sunday, September 24 is our annual Welcome Back to Sunday School barbecue after church. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Hotdogs/veggie dogs will be provided.

There will be a CUC Paint Nite in Helen’s Garden fundraiser, on Friday, September 22nd at 6:30pm. Call 519-890-7632 for details or to reserve your spot.

The Downtown Mission Walk/Ride for Refuge is on September 30.

Trinity Church Keep in your prayers this week Wendy, Bill, Jim, Erin, Cynthia, Stephen, Lydia, Brian, and Pat. 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 the month of September will be going to support our Annual Toy Drive for kids in our own area.

A very special thank you goes out to the Fire Flies, otherwise known as, Melissa Vagi and Ann Dresser, who presented an evening of inspirational & original music to lift our human spirits.

On October 1st, we will welcome Pastor Mike Lees from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Windsor, who will lead us in worship and Holy Communion using the Lutheran Prayer Book.

Rev. Chris will preside at Trinity Lutheran using the Book of Alternative Services. That same afternoon at 3, there will be a Blessing of the Animals service at St. Paul’s, all are welcome, and donations to the Windsor-Essex Humane Society are encouraged.

A CPR course is offered on October 14, from 9 am. to 1 pm. Contact Pat Jackson for info and prices. Let Pat know by October 4, if you are interested.

Don’t forget to order your cherry or apple pies by leaving a message at the Church office at 519-776-7711 or with Brenda Layson at 519-839-5184. Pick up date is Saturday, October 7th from 10 to 11AM, all pies are frozen.

Plan to come and join us on Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the

Join us at 10 am on Sunday. Our Elder on Duty is Nancy Steeves. Our Door greeters are Joan & Wayne Little and Church lock-up will be taken care of by Randy Poisson There is a Broasted Chicken Dinner on September 23, St. Paul’s Market will be open from 10am-2pm in Essex.

On September 25th, there is a Haiti Mission Fundraiser at A-1 in Essex. Lunch begins at 11am.

Join us for the first BINGO of the Fall on September 29 in Simpkins Hall at 7pm.

Donations of door prizes and baked goods are always appreciated.

There is a UCW meeting on Monday, October 2 at 1pm in Simpkins Hall. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend.

The next Iler Lodge service is on Tuesday, October 3 at 2pm. Volunteers are welcomed and appreciated.

Please visit our website: www.bethelmaidstone.com.

Woodslee Friendship Club The Euchre winners for Monday, Sept. 11th were Dave McMurren, Audrey Stanley, Irene Gignac, Mike Renaud, Veronica Granger, Joan Broeders, Flo Rivest, Mary Marg Chevalier, and Charlie Chevalier. Wednesday Pepper winners were Joanne McMurren, Theresa Rivait, Charlie Chevalier, Howard Armstrong, Mary Demars, and Flo Rivest.

Friday night Euchre winners were Joan Broeders, Joanne Diesbourg, John Broeders, George Disebourg, and Mike Renaud. For more information on our club, call Irene at 519-975-2283.

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Red Raiders host Tip-off tournament Windsor-built 1949 Meteor nicknamed “Cherry Bomb”

1949 Meteor made only in Canada and based on the 1949 Ford.

Former Leamington resident Curtis Driedger now in Peterborough, Ontario, writes: “In the fall of 1995, a ’53 Ford sedan was for sale for $800 near where we lived. I talked with my wif, Barbara, and we bought the car.

“I parked it in a greenhouse and spent the winter under it with flakes of rust falling gently down on my face as I repaired the rotted-out floor. Apparently the car had sat in a field for a number of years.

“With some help and encouragement, most notably from the late Percy Bourne, I got that old Ford fixed up and painted and on the road. It was through Percy that I learned about, and joined, the newly formed Southern Ontario Regional Group #149 of the Early Ford V8 Club.

“The gentleman I bought the car from was a legendary Peterborough country musician named George McIllmoyle. He sold the car because he felt he wasn’t physically up to doing the necessary repair work.

“One day in the winter of ’96 I was driving into Peterborough on Hwy 115 and saw up ahead a flatbed truck carrying an old car. It was red. As I drew closer, I saw that it was a ’49 Meteor. I wondered where that car might be going.

“My question was answered on the first cruise night of the spring season. There was George McIllmoyle behind the wheel of that same red Meteor!

“Now fast forward to 2002. Our furnace man was interested in the ’53 so we traded it to him for a new furnace. Then one day I saw that George Mcllmoyle was selling his Meteor. I had to have it! And we’ve had it ever since.

“It is a Meteor Custom Fordor sedan. It may not have the original motor but it is a 239 cubic inch flathead V8 fitted with stainless steel dual exhausts. There is a story behind this exhaust system. George McIllmoyle, a musician, experimented with three different sets of mufflers before he settled on the pair that had the best sound.

A musician myself, I appreciate his choice and have recorded this exquisite exhaust burble by positioning a microphone at the back of the car.

“This car was probably rebuilt back in the ‘60s. The interior is white tufted naugahyde in the style popular then with customizers.

The side trim was removed for the smoothie look and the car was repainted inside and out in a cherry colour, which is why we call the car “Cherry Bomb.”

“It has been a pleasure and an honour to own this made-in-Canada 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.

by Fred Groves The Essex District High School senior girls’ basketball team opened its season with the annual Tip-Off Tournament on Friday and Saturday The Red Raiders beat Lambton-Kent, and later came up short in the semis to Lajeunesse, before finishing third with a win over Assumption. Essex starts its WECSSAA season at Kingsville on September 28.

• Former Essex 73’s coach Gil Langlois has returned to the bench with the LaSalle Vipers.

Langlois, who guided the 73’s to a provincial title,

rejoins the Junior ‘B’ Vipers as an assistant to Head Coach, John Nelson.

• The EDHS senior boys’ football team came up short in its WECSSAA season opener, 27-14, last Friday to host Sandwich.

Brent Davison scored one touchdown and kicked a pair of extra points for the Red Raiders. Colby Macrow caught a major reception pass from Max Hendricks. Essex hosts Catholic Central today (Thursday).

• Dalton Langlois of Essex had an assist to help the Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers to a 3-2 overtime win against Sarnia on

Saturday • Earlier in the week, defenceman Kade McKibbon scored in a big 8-3 opening night win over the LaSalle Vipers.

• Making his first appearance in net for the Wheatley Sharks, Dylan Zelko made seven saves in 30 minutes of playing time.

• It was another great day on the horse harness race track in Leamington on Sunday afternoon.

Zinfandert, owned by Alma and William Jarvis of Essex, won the 10th race, and Mark Williams drove Bulldog Tenacity to a win in the eighth.

• Pitcher Micah Harris picked up his second straight win on the mound for the St. Clair Saints men’s baseball team on the weekend, with a 9-0 shutout over Durham.

Harris pitched a complete seven innings, allowing just five hits, while walking one and striking out seven.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.

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Early Bird celebrates 40th year of hockey in Essex

by Fred Groves The tradition of one of the largest minor hockey tournaments in Southwestern Ontario continued this past weekend as the Essex Minor Hockey Association hosted its annual Early Bird Tournament.

This was the 40th year the tournament has taken place, and it seems to be getting bigger and better as 75 teams took part in the four-day event that began with preliminary games on Thursday and concluded with divisional championship titles on Sunday.

Teams from across the region, as well as from Chatham-Kent, Michigan, and even as far as Toronto and Amherst, New York, took part in the local tournament as it is an opportunity to get a kick start on the 20172018 hockey season.

“Every game means something. It’s a great way to start the season,” Essex Bantam Minor Coach Chad Walters said.

Walters has been coaching in the Ravens’ system for a few years now. He also played up through the system and had competed in the Early Bird.

“I probably played in it since Atom. It’s a great tournament and it gets the kids started,” he said.

Last year, his team made it all the way to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association semi-finals as Peewee Majors, but this year could be a little more challenging as they lost nearly half of their players to either ‘AAA’ or other centres.

“We lost seven players. It’s not terribly difficult, that’s hockey. It’s nice to get some new faces. Change is good,” Walters said.

The Minor Bantam Ravens opened with a 3-0 loss to Tecumseh on Thursday night, tied Amherst 1-1 on Friday, and then were beaten by LaSalle and Sarnia.

After going undefeated in the four preliminary round games, and outscoring opponents 15-5, the Essex Atom Minors won their division, a 5-4 win over Riverside.

The Atom Majors won three in a row before bowing to Kent Cobras, 3-2.

Essex’s Novice AE7 went 2-2, while the Novice Majors were 2-0-2 before losing to Sarnia. The Peewee Minor Ravens tied three games in a row before blanking Burlington 2-0 and then beating Amherstburg 4-2 in the final. The peewee majors won three in a row before falling 4-3 to Brantford.

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2018 BUSINESS PLAN & BUDGET Tecumseh Council held preliminary discussions on the 2018 Business Plan and Budget at their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

The presentation given at the September 12 Council Meeting is posted on the Town’s website for viewing. The public is encouraged to ask questions or provide comments on the 2018 Budget through the Town’s website, social media or to provide written correspondence during the period of September 12 to September 29, 2017. An on-line budget survey is available on the Town’s website during this timeframe. Alternatively, a printed budget survey can be picked up at Town Hall.

The Draft 2018 Budget will be received by Tecumseh Council at their regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

Deliberation and review of the Draft 2018 Budget will take place by Tecumseh Council on the following dates: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 commencing at 4:30 pm Wednesday, November 22, 2017 commencing at 5:00 pm The Draft 2018 Budget will be available on the Town’s website on November 7. Questions or inquiries on the Draft 2018 Budget can be directed to the following at 519-735-2184: Luc Gagnon, Director Financial Services & Treasurer, Ext 119 lgagnon@tecumseh.ca; or Tom Kitsos, Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector, Ext 125 tkitsos@tecumseh.ca Approval of the 2018 Budget is scheduled to be considered by Tecumseh Council at their regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.

For more information about Council Meetings, or to be scheduled as a delegation, please contact: Laura Moy, Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Ext 116 lmoy@tecumseh.ca Jennifer Alexander, Deputy Clerk & Manager Legislative Services, Ext 139 jalexander@tecumseh.ca

NOTICE OF ALLEY CLOSING In accordance with Section 34(1) of The Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, and the Town’s Notice By-law No. 200306, as amended, and Sale of Land By-law No. 2003-09, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh intends to pass a by-law, at its regular meeting to be held Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Tecumseh Town Hall, located 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON, or as soon thereafter as Council shall determine, to close, stop up and convey that portion of an alley abutting the properties located between Little River Blvd. & Mason Place from Coronado Dr. to Barry Ave. (Subject Alley) The Subject Alley to be closed and conveyed is shown on the Key Map below:

Tecumseh Council shall, at the above referenced meeting, hear any person who claims their land will be prejudicially affected by such by-law and who applies to be heard by contacting the Director Corporate Services & Clerk at 519-735-2184 Ext. 116, before Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 4:30 pm.

PEST CONTROL The Town of Tecumseh encourages residents to take appropriate action on their properties to reduce the prevalence of urban pests including rats.

• Keep all household waste in hard-sided containers with a water tight lid • Remove any food sources including bird feeders, fruit/nuts fallen from trees and composters • Do not feed feral cats or if you do put food out, set it out at the same time daily for 30 minutes only • Remove clutter and other materials that create burrows or habitat opportunities • Maintain your yard and remove weeds, shrubs or bushes that create burrow opportunities • Clean out waste and food from outdoor pet areas If there is a property standards concern adjacent to your property, please contact the Town at 519-735-2184 or info@tecumseh.ca to report the issue for investigation.

To learn more about pest control, please visit www.tecumseh.ca/pestcontrol.

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