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Thursday, December 8, 2016

A LOOK INSIDE

Firefighters collect toys for Santa’s Cause for Kids

Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 _______________ Antioch Christian Ministries celebrates 25 years

PAGE 8 _______________ Essex District Christmas Craft Show still a crowd pleaser PAGE 10 _______________ Cottam welcomes Santa for cookies PAGE 11 _______________ Harrow resident wins Conservation Farm Award PAGE 14 _______________ 73’s Heating up at the right time PAGE 27 _______________

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With Sparky at the wheel, Randy Kaufmann (left) and Rob Archambault of Essex Fire & Rescue collected toys for Santa’s Cause for Kids on Saturday.

by Fred Groves As Captain Randy Kaufmann of the Essex Fire & Rescue Services stood next to a fire truck on Saturday morning, he heard a sobering story.

Collecting toys at the Canadian Tire store, Kaufmann was told how a family, many years ago in Toronto, depended on firefighters for Christmas.

That is why the Essex firefighters continue to do what they do best, support as well as protect our community.

OPP Constable Joe Meloche, who doubles as a firefighter, started ‘Santa Cause for Kids’ program. This past weekend, many shoppers bought an unwrapped toy and placed it in the large bin at Canadian Tire to support the initiative that helps to ensure youth of families experiencing financial hardships have a good Christmas.

“I would say the need is greater this year,” Kaufmann said. He, along with firefighter Rob Archambault and mascot, Sparky, greeted and thanked those who made a donation.

The Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), Red Apple, Essex Party & Discount, Essex Home Hardware, and Atlas Tube are just a few of the businesses collecting toys for the Santa’s Cause for Kids program, helping firefighters in their determination to make sure everyone has something to open Christmas morning.

“We just collected the money with the Goodfellows.

This is a good combination, it’s really meant to be,” Kaufmann said, who was Vice-President of the local Goodfellows.

While toys for the young children are plentiful, it’s a little difficult to figure out what the older ones want.

That is why Kaufmann suggests those that want to help, can donate gift cards.

Anyone wishing to support ‘Santa Cause for Kids’ has until December 16 to drop off new, unwrapped toys to participating local businesses. Toys can also be dropped off at the fire halls. Firefighters will be onsite at the Essex Home Hardware on Saturday, December 10th from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. to promote the program.

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Essex Community Concert Band spreads holiday joy

Members of the ECCB warm up before their holiday concert at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Sunday.

by Garrett Fodor Through the performance of holidaythemed tunes on Sunday afternoon, members of the Essex Community Concert Band (ECCB) spread holiday cheer at the first annual “Ring in the Holidays” concert. The event took place at Holy Name of Jesus Church.

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School music teacher Dee Shaw leads the ECCB. Her band is comprised of members ranging from grade seven students to retirees. The band was formed in 2012. Members recently celebrated the band’s fourth year of operation.

Britt Kascjak is the secretary for ECCB. She said that the band wants

to be a pillar of music education and promotion within the community.

Their goal is to bring music and music education around the community, and encourage people to get involved and keep playing music.

“The beautiful thing about our band’s background is when you bring people with different

skill sets and different levels and age groups, everybody is learning,” Kascjak said. “The idea of arts and music in our community is important to us. We want to bring quality entertainment to the community, but also encourage it for the younger people.”

Shaw, the Director of the ECCB, said the way the schedules fell this

year, they couldn’t host a Christmas concert, but the church could. She added the acoustics in the church were great and enhanced the performance for the listening audience.

With a turnout of over 100 people for the first Christmas concert, Shaw and the ECCB hope to make this an annual tradition for years to come.

Shaw commented the

band is always looking for new members. Anyone who wants to join is welcomed to St. Paul’s Church for practice every Wednesday night. For more information, visit the website ECCBand. com, or visit one of its social media pages for more news about up and coming events.

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, December 5

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Pictured above: Before the Monday evening Council meeting, Nadeem Kham, Imamur Rehmam, and Tahir Ahmed brought a gift of thanks to Essex Council, which Essex Mayor Ron McDermott accepted, for having acknowledge the 50th anniversary of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’t.

At the September 6 Essex Council meeting, Council

by Sylene Argent Colchester Harbour and Park Revitalization Amanda Lim of the University of Windsor Entrepreneurship Practice & Innovation Centre (EPIC) approached Council on the “University of Windsor EPIC Program ReportColchester Harbour and Park Revitalization.”

She spoke on behalf of herself, project supervisor Dr. Francine Schlosser, and fellow project submitter Rayvant Patel.

Council received the verbal report and Essex Community Service’s report on the matter.

In the report to Council, it notes Schlosser contacted Essex administration

made the proclamation of “Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’t Month in the Town of Essex” for September.

The correspondence from the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’t in Windsor included an invite to Council to the 50 Year Celebration in Canada that was held at the Caboto Club on September 18.

in April to see if two students could conduct a review of the Colchester Harbour and surrounding park to provide recommendations on how the Town may be able to increase usage of those amenities.

The cost to have the University of Windsor EPIC program students complete the report was

$500. The funds were allocated from the 2016 Colchester Harbour Operating Budget. The cost to implement some of the recommendations in the report will be addressed during the 2017 budget deliberations.

Lim explained the project was completed over the summer. Some Continued on Page 5

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Editorial &Opinion

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent •••

Play before work, or work before play?

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Ugh, my routine conundrum: watch the newest episode of the show I love to watch, or work first.

It seems the easy answer is to do the work first, but I have to admit that isn’t always easy to do. There are not too many TV shows to which I am addicted, in fact there is only a small handful. So, when I know there is a new episode of I show I dig just waiting to be watched, I’m like a kid in the candy shop or on Christmas morning, as the sayings go.

By nature, I like to get my work done before I play. But, it can be difficult to focus hard enough to get any work done when all I can do is think about what happened next with all my favourite characters.

Especially when all I have to do is hit the play button to find out.

I have never claimed to be a patient individual.

But sometimes, there is the “bad” episode; you know that episode where your favourite character died, or had something really awful

happen to him or her. If I happened to watch that “bad” episode before I had gotten my work done, I’m all emotional. All I can think about is how crappy that turned out, knowing, yes, that it is just a show, but you get attached to those characters!

So, what is a girl to do? Fight through the creative fog until the work is done before hitting the play button, or jump ahead to watch that episode, even though there is that risk of having to work through an emotional fog instead? That is the question.

All silliness aside, I’m glad there are a few shows in which I can enjoy.

I have a hard time getting into most anything. Sure, I can binge watch a series like anyone else (usually playing in the background as I’m doing something else), but there are so few things I actually enjoy. It’s annoying, really. I often have to back out of conversations because the topic is on a show I have never even heard of.

I am fortunate to have a good friend who has similar interests and tastes, though. And, for that I am grateful! When she is in town, we get a chance to go see those movies that we think look pretty cool, and if they end up being pretty boring, we end up laughing and making fun of it instead of being annoyed. And really, those are the moments that I remember most, those are the memories I will recall when I’m older.

So, although there is no good method on how I should approach those nights when I have a new episode to watch with work still needing to be completed, at least I do have a few good friends to which I can express my excitement or disappointment about the plot-turn on a favourite show; I guess that is the moral of the story.

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I’m in a Hurry

by Jessica Azar “I’m in a hurry to get things done. Oh, I rush and rush until life’s no fun. All I really gotta do is live and die, but I’m in a hurry and don’t know why.”

Alabama’s song lyrics play in my head around this time of year. People seem like they’re in a rush to get somewhere all the time, but this seems especially prominent during the holiday season. I am guilty of it as well, but I wish we would all slow down.

A friend of mine shared that she was in line at a drivethru last week and a lady behind her honked because she felt my friend was taking too long. My friend had no control at the speed of service. For someone to do that, they should be ashamed of themselves. There are many things in this life to hurry for, but getting a specialty coffee isn’t on that list.

I travel Manning Road to work everyday. It is an awful road. It is busy with slow pokes, tractors, semitrucks, and people in a huge rush. Anyone who has travelled Manning Road during peak times can agree that it is nearly impossible to pass. I gave up a long time ago.

It’s too dangerous and just not worth the risk. But, you get those people whose schedules are much more important than yours, and they must be in the front of the traffic (even though we end up at the same red light minutes later). These people nearly cause and do cause accidents.

For what reason? Is it really that important? The short answer is NO. We rush at so many things in our lives always looking for a shortcut, rather than enjoying the journey.

This past year has not been great for me emotionally, and I hear from many others that it hasn’t been a good year for them either. It was filled with tragedies and bad news.

It has made me realize that all we really have is “time.” It doesn’t matter how much money we make, or all the new things we can buy, or rushing to get somewhere, time is the only thing that matters.

So, surround yourself with those you love and care about, and spend your time doing what brings you joy and contentment.

Next time we find ourselves rushing, let’s ask ourselves, “Why are we in a hurry? Is it really that important?” Let’s not be afraid to slow down and let things naturally happen as they will. Let’s all learn to be more in the moment.

If you’re a few minutes late once in a while, big deal!

You didn’t risk your life or someone else’s time trying to pass on Manning Road.

See our website for more news, photos, and updates that did not make this week’s print edition.

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Essex Council Notes... of the concerns of their findings, she said, was lack of parking and not enough to do. She suggested better social medial presence for the harbour and better signage.

2017 Colchester Harbour berthing rates Essex Council received Community Services’ Report “2017 Colchester Harbour Berthing Rates”

and further approved a 2 percent increase for berthing rates and the removal of the non-resident seasonal berthing, effective May 1, 2017.

In the report to Council, it notes the berthage rates at the Colchester Harbour have not increased since 2011.

It also noted Essex was the only municipality in the area that was charging

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a non-resident seasonal berthing fee.

Daily ramp fee will be $12. Seasonal berthing rate will be $153.

Council Discretionary Fund Essex Council received Finance and Business Services’ Report “Council Discretionary Fund” as of November 22.

Each member of

Council has $2500 through this fund to support community projects.

The report notes Essex Mayor Ron McDermott has spent nothing. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche has spent $1,144.95; Councillor Steve Bjorkman has spent $1,000.00; Councillor Sherry Bondy has spent $2,151.67; Councillor Bill Caixeiro has spent

$851.67; Councillor Larry Snively has spent $1,851.67; and Councillor Randy Voakes has spent $1,157.73.

McDermott said he has had to explain why he has not spent any of the money he could. He had concern that some of the fund recipients had also received money through the annual municipal grant program. He does not think the program is

being abused, however.

He feels money should be distributed through a council decision, not individually. He would like this fund’s guidelines to be review for next year.

He said he believes the money allocated through this fund has gone to support many great causes.

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It suggested there should be tourist information brochures in the tourist booth. I presume that meant at the tourist information centre, of which there is only one now. You will recall that source for tourism information was moved out of the Huron Church entrance area. That

was a government idea.

The newspaper article reported Council felt there should be some improvements to facades to commercial properties. We do know the Town got some as a result of the gas explosion and I expect you are all aware of the beautiful upgrade to the buildings above 44 Talbot Street on the southwest side, or should I say the southwest side?

That barn board on the opposite side of the street that was supposed to give the store a rustic appearance, is an eyesore to me. That was given approval by the Council of the day, several years ago.

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Caixeiro suggested that if there are groups that got funding from the municipal grant program and the Council Discretionary Fund, perhaps they did not received as much as needed through the municipal grant program.

Councillor Randy Voakes believes the program has been respected.

Councillor Sherry Bondy said being able to distribute the funds to community projects or organizations is fun thing she gets to do.

Harrow Beautification Essex Council approve $30,000 (plus HST) from the Harrow Beautification Fund for the purchase of removable planters, new and replacement street trees, and surrounding base pads for streetscape improvements to Harrow Centre’s King Street, from Walnut Street to Erie Street.

The report to Council notes in recent years new benches, planters, and waste receptacles have been placed on

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King Street in downtown Harrow. Many street trees currently in place are in need of replacement and many of the wooden barrel planters also need replacing.

The plan has a mix of 22 tall and 16 short planters proposed to be implemented between Walnut and Erie Streets.

The report noted it is intended 18 tall planters be purchased in 2016 and that, subject to the setting of priorities for further improvements in 2017 and budgetary considerations,

additional planters may be purchased in the New Year.

It is proposed in the report that after consultation with and the approval by the Harrow Chamber of Commerce, that the improvements be made.

Lester Street Parking Council received Infrastructure and Development’s Report “Lester Street Parking,” and further approved that the existing conditions and parking remain as per the current bylaw.

Last month, it was requested a review of the parking on Lester Street be completed after some of the residents there noted they wanted more street parking for visitors.

The report noted that in 2009, there were several complaints regarding parking allowed on both sides of the cul-de-sac, which created obstacles for the Town’s winter control equipment.

The report continues that alternate side parking, as it is there, allows street sweeping equipment and winter control equipment to have access to the curb to perform operations properly. In addition, it

allows for efficient traffic flow and good sightlines.

Lack of sidewalks forced individuals to walk on the street.

The current Town of Essex Parking Bylaw notes no parking is permitted on the South Side of Lester Street from Gosfield Townline to the dead end.

Request for 4-way stop in Harrow Council received Infrastructure & Development’s report “Request for a 4-Way Stop Sign at Walnut Street and Centre Street East.” This is located in Harrow Centre.

Council also approved that a “Stop Ahead” sign and oversized stop signs be installed on Centre Street East to improve awareness of the intersection. Council also agreed to request that the OPP increase

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In the report to Council, it notes Council requested a review of the placement of a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Walnut Street and Centre Street East.

It states that because a stop sign is used to assign right of way at an intersection, it is not an effective means to control speeding.

The report continues that based on a site survey and current traffic patterns, there is no indication that traffic volumes or sight lines are an issues. In addition, there have not been any reported accidents at the intersection going back to 2002. In noting this, the report states there is no current evidence that suggests the need for a 4-way stop at that intersection.

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Union Gas Donates $4,000 to Support ERCA’s Nature in Education Program submitted to EFP Union Gas is once again helping local area students reconnect with nature with a $4,000 grant to support Essex Region Conservation’s Nature in Education program, a hands-on study course that teaches students about cultural heritage, habitats, water, and wildlife using environmental sciencebased studies.

The program, linked to the Ontario curriculum, is aimed at students from junior kindergarten to Grade 12, and includes field activities such as map courses, hawk banding and stream table experiments at ERCA Conservation Areas.

More than 350,000 students in our region have participated in this program since it began more than 35 years ago. The wide array of educational programs, including Nature in Education, support Essex Region Conservation’s ongoing efforts to establish our region as the Place for Life.

“Outdoor education provides a unique, handson learning environment to allow children to interact with nature. And while we have longpromoted the incredible value of our programs and the extraordinary need to get all children outdoors in a natural setting, we also recognize the budget pressures that some schools face,” Richard Wyma, General Manager of the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Executive Director, Essex Region Conservation Foundation said. “Thanks to the immense generosity of organizations like Union Gas, Essex Region Conservation is able to ensure that all students – especially those with the greatest financial needs - have the opportunity to connect with nature and experience our curriculum-based outdoor education programs.”

Sean Collier, Union Gas District Manager for Windsor/Chatham, was on hand recently to visit with students at St. Jean Baptiste Elementary School as they participated in a Nature in Education program at John R. Park

Homestead Conservation Area.

“At Union Gas, we believe that investing in environment education creates lasting benefits for people and communities,” Collier said. “We’re very pleased to continue our support of Essex Region Conservation Authority and its Nature in Education

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Antioch Christian Ministries Senior Pastor Jay Armaly and Senior Leader Gerrie Armaly (a mother and son duo) celebrated the church’s 25th anniversary with their congregation on Sunday evening.

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by Sylene Argent Members of the congregation of Antioch Christian Ministries celebrated the church’s 25th anniversary with a celebratory dinner on

Sunday evening, while also taking the time to reflect on personal growth in that time.

A mother and son duo, Senior Pastor Jay Armaly and Senior Leader Gerrie Armaly, lead the church and its ministries.

The story of the local Church begins before it was officially recognized in 1991, when the Woodslee Prayer Community held its first service on December 4 of that year. In 1979, a small group of likeminded individuals began meeting in the basement of the Armaly’s Woodslee home.

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the group purchased the former Woodslee Credit Union facility. After three months of renovations, the first service was held in the former bank in February of 1997.

Further, in 2002, the Woodslee Prayer Community bought a facility on Wyandotte

and Parent in Windsor.

This facility was named the Lazarus Commission, later renamed the Lazarus Outreach Centre, which is dedicated to aiding people battling addictions.

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Community. Gerrie said she thought the new facility would be located in Woodslee as well, but when she stepped into the former Thunder Bowl

facility, just outside of Essex Centre, in 2006, she knew this would be the new location for the new church facility. In February of 2007, the first service was held in the new facility, after ten months of renovations. At the time, the Church had around 125 members. It has grown to be around 250 members, Jay said.

In 2008, Jay became the Senior Pastor for Antioch Christian Ministries, allowing Gerrie to step into the Senior Leader role, overseeing the Church’s ministries.

Jay is proud of his mother’s personal growth over the past two-anda-half decades. He said before going down this path, she would be nervous to order a pizza.

Gerrie become ordained

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in the basement of her own home, and subsequently, over the years, would follow her passion to earn a doctorate in theology.

Gerrie said she has a great team supporting the church. Some of its board members have been with her since the beginning.

“You don’t do something like this alone,” she said.

Her transformation over the years, Jay said, “Was quite remarkable.”

Gerrie travels all over the

world with ministries to aid in countries in need, such as in Haiti.

On Sunday evening, members of Antioch Christian Ministries celebrated hitting the 25th anniversary milestone with a special celebratory dinner within the Church facility.

The dinner was catered so the 160 expected guests could enjoy the celebration.

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Essex District Christmas Craft Show still a crowd pleaser

by Sylene Argent The location and host of the Essex District Christmas Craft Show may have changed a few years ago, but this local holiday-themed bazaar continues to attract many vendors and shoppers over the first weekend in December.

The 2016 installment of this annual event took

place over the weekend.

Event Coordinator, Doug Rounding, was pleased with the community and vendor support.

Around 45 vendor booths were onsite, offering an array of items for purchase. Rounding said he still had around 10 more vendors on a waiting list, wishing to get a spot at the annual event.

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Police were called to the home at approximately 10:00 a.m. on December 4, 2016 and will remain on scene pending the completion of a Post Mortem Examination.

On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 the OPP released the scene in Colchester South Township outside of Harrow, Ontario surrounding the sudden death.

The death has been deemed to be a result of natural causes.

OPP advise that the investigation is now complete.

Some of the vendors were returning merchants, others were new to the show.

“We try to have a nice mix of product,” Rounding said of the goods available for purchase.

Rounding enjoys participating in the event as a vendor in addition to being the Event Coordinator. He and his wife, Jan, sold baked goods at their own vendor table during the Essex District Christmas Craft Show.

For the past three years, the Essex District Christmas Craft Show has taken place in the basement of the Essex United Church. The event was moved there from Essex District High School when the local secondary educational Continued on Page 15

Grace looks over some interesting items up for sale during the annual Essex District Christmas Craft Show hosted at Essex Untied Church over the weekend.

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Cottam welcomes Santa for cookies

by Sylene Argent Though this is clearly a busy time of year for Santa as he, and his elves, prepare for Christmas Eve, the jolly man in red himself made a quick, yet special visit, to Cottam on Saturday evening.

Members of the Cottam Rotary Club welcomed Santa to the pavilion at Cottam Rotary Park.

Thanks to firefighters of the area, Santa was brought to the park in style, aboard a firetruck with horns blasting and lights flashing.

Excitedly, youth welcomed their favourite jolly man, who soon took the time to sit with each of his young friends to hear their Christmas wishes and celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

Youth kept warm, while waiting in line for their chance to sit on Santa’s lap, indulging on hot chocolate and baked treats the Cottam Rotary Club proudly provided.

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variety of ways. One of its mandates is to show support to youth activities through holding events and sponsoring programs or causes. Its membership also maintains Cottam Rotary Park.

In order to support youth causes, members of the Cottam Rotary Club host fundraisers throughout the year, including the annual, and family-friendly, Horse Show and Fall Festival at Cottam’s Ridgeview Park.

Another major fundraiser for the club is the selling of Christmas trees from Cottam Rotary Park leading up to the holiday season.

Richardson said the tree sales with continue on this week.

The Cottam Rotary Club, with Santa’s help, forwarded goodie bags to youth who attended their meet and greet with the jolly man on Saturday evening. This trio of youth shows off their favourite item from the goodie bags they received.

surprise, Santa passed along little baggies filled with goodies to the youth.

The Cottam Rotary Club provided the goodie bags for the event.

Cottam Rotary

Club President Rosa Richardson was pleased with the turn out Saturday evening, noting the pavilion was full of event guests, who patiently waited for the chance to

Youth greeted Santa with enthusiasm on Saturday evening.

meet with Santa.

Before Santa had to depart Cottam to get back to his duties at the North Pole, he helped the Cottam Rotary Club officially light up the park with holiday lighting.

The Cottam Rotary Club is focused on supporting the community through a

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Xpress group continues delivering goods to Food Bank

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And sometimes, it is possible to do all of these things at once, as shown through the staff of Maidstone’s delivery company, Xpress Group.

On Saturday evening, employees of Xpress Group enjoyed the annual Christmas party. But most importantly, the spirit of the season was in the air as the company used this festive occasion to support the Essex Area Food Bank.

Employees were encouraged to bring in canned goods and other non-perishable food items to support local families and individuals facing economically stressful times. These items will be donated to help stock the shelves at the Essex Area Food Bank. During the party, funds were also collected to help further contribute to the Essex Area Food Bank.

Dave Tracey, owner of Xpress Group, said the Essex Area Food Bank has always been a cause that has been near and dear to his heart. He is grateful to be able to give back to the community in this way.

Last year’s event raised around $800. It was hoped the event would raise $1200 this year for the Essex Area Food Bank.

Staff at Xpress Group collected non-perishable food items and funds for the Essex Area Food Bank during the business’s holiday party on Saturday evening.

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Youth create Christmas crafts in Santa’s workshop theme to appeal to youth with varying talents and interests. In addition to the Santa’s Elves Workshop, the Essex Optimist Club hosts the annual chocolate bar Bingo, the Tri-star Basketball, and

the pumpkin carving events. Club members also host monthly dances for local youth to enjoy.

For more information about the Essex Optimist Club, look for its Facebook page.

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themselves.

With a little bit of festive magic, members of the Essex Optimist Club hosted the annual Santa’s Elves Workshop in the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon.

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The youth participants were able to head into the Shaheen Community Room on Saturday afternoon before or after hockey or skating practice.

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Harrow resident wins 2016 Conservation Farm Award

by Sylene Argent When attending the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s Annual General Meeting last Thursday at St. John’s Parish Hall in Woodslee, Jim Brush, a farmer from Harrow, was ready to learn about new innovations related to soil improvement. He had no idea his operation, J. Brush Farms, would be announced as this year’s Conservation Farm Award

winner during the event.

The Essex Region Conservation Authority and the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association team up to present this prestigious award to a farming operation that best displays conservationminded farming practices.

Area residents are urged to submit nominations for this annual award.

“I’m honoured,” Brush said. He explained his operation is a family farm that grows processing

tomatoes, corn, soybeans, and wheat.

He has undertaken many different conservationminded initiatives on his property to help improve soil and water quality, getting inspired to do so through the actions of previous award winners.

The Soil and Crop Improvement Association AGM Agenda noted Brush protects top soil from wind erosion through many means, including the use of cover crops, such as cereal rye, oats and clover, along with tree windbreaks. A combination of mulch till, strip till, and no till cropping is also used.

Rock chutes are used to reduce soil erosion.

The J. Brush Farm also includes a ten-acre mature woodlot.

Brush farms with his father, John, and sons Jim and Chris. To help implement best management practices on the farm, this team has participated in the CanadaOntario Environmental Farm Plan program, the Great Lakes Agricultural

Michael Dick, ERCA Agricultural Technician (left), and Brian Hyland, Second Vice President of the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association (right), congratulate Harrow farmer Jim Brush on winning the 2016 Conservation Farm Award.

Stewardship Initiative, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s Clean Water-Green Spaces program.

“Soil is the foundation of our business. It is something we need to preserve,” he said.

“All farmers are doing their part to preserve their soil to preserve it for future generations,” he commented.

Michael Dick, ERCA Agricultural Technician, noted the annual

Conservation Farm Award helps share information about what conservation projects individuals like Brush are implementing within their operations.

Dick noted there are opportunities available to farmers through ERCA to begin implementing conservation projects.

Brush will receive the official award at ERCA’s Annual General Meeting, to be held in January.

Nominations for the 2017 Farm Conservation

Award are being accepted from now until August 8, 2017.

A series of topics were presented during the Soil and Crop Improvement Association AGM. In the afternoon portion of the event, information was presented to the event attendees on cover crops with a focus on preserving soil health and soil erosion reduction, Dick said.

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Josh enjoyed perusing the many vendor tables set up at Essex United Church for the annual Essex District Christmas Craft Show held over the weekend.

facility was under construction. The event ended up remaining at the Church.

Rounding explained the event is a good fit for the Church to host as its members are always looking for ways to engage the community to showcase what is available

there. The event was a fundraiser for Church expenses. Volunteers with the Church were able to raise funds through rentals of vendor space and through selling lunch to vendors and shoppers.

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Essex Ravens Atom Minor at Nations Cup

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That was the most commonly heard phrase at the 2016 Nations Cup tournament held in Mount Clemens, Michigan

over the November 25th weekend.

The tourney pitted Atom minor teams from Canada and the US against each other for bragging rights over the next year.

The Essex Ravens Atom Minor team was introduced to a more physical brand of hockey, but stood its ground and

fought through every game.

On Friday, the Ravens opened the round robin play against the Rochester Rattlers from Michigan.

Essex struck late in the first period and held onto the lead until the Rattlers tied the game with six seconds remaining in the second. The Ravens broke

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Essex Ravens Atom Minor... the tie 35 seconds into the third period and added an empty net insurance goal with seconds to go, winning 3 - 1.

In the second game, Essex met its toughest opponent of the season, the Chicago Jets. The Jets scored first, but Essex responded to tie the game at one. Unfortunately, a phantom goal on a shot that hit the crossbar put the Jets ahead. Chicago continued to apply pressure on the Ravens for the remainder of the game, winning 6 - 1.

The Essex Ravens hit

the ice hard against the Lakeland Hawks, from Michigan, on Saturday.

The Ravens took the lead in the first. The Hawks responded with two goals.

Essex answered with only 26.1 seconds on the clock to even the game at two.

In the third period, the Ravens did not look back, scoring three more goals, for a 5-2 victory.

The final game of the round robin was played against the Tampa Jr. Bulls, who had made the trip from Florida. The game had back and forth action before Essex finally

broke through, midway in the third period, and quickly followed it up less than a minute later; to win the game 2-0 and Essex won the round robin with a 3-1-0 record.

On the Canadian side of the board, the Essex Ravens finished in second place in the 2007 Gold

Division.

Essex entered the finals with a chance to help team Canada climb ahead of team USA in the point standings.

Essex looked determined to defeat the Jets and take the points for Canada, however, Chicago was just as

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determined. In the second period, the Jets found ways to get the puck to the net, scoring four goals and putting the Ravens on their heels. Chicago added a fifth goal in the third period. Essex scored a goal late in the third, but unfortunately fell short of a comeback.

The Nations Cup was won by team USA this year. It was a tournament that found teams that battle each other in the regular season now cheering each other on to victory. Win or lose, all of the Canadian teams wore the black, white, and red of Canada with pride, determination, and class.

Great job Essex Ravens, next stop, the Silver Stick International.

ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC., UNION GAS LIMITED AND NATURAL RESOURCE GAS LIMITED Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited have each applied for approval to recover the costs associated with their cap and trade compliance plans. The costs of the proposed plans would raise natural gas rates by $6 to $7 on average per month starting January 1, 2017 for residential customers. The exact amount of the increase will depend on the amount of gas you use and on your gas utility. Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected.

Learn more. Have your say.

Under the Government of Ontario’s new greenhouse gas emissions regulation each of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited are required to develop plans to meet their cap and trade compliance obligations. New costs will be incurred by each of the natural gas utilities to comply with the regulations. The Ontario Energy Board will assess the cost-effectiveness of each of the cap and trade compliance plans filed by the natural gas utilities to determine whether the gas utilities can recover those costs in the rates they charge customers.

THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a combined public hearing to consider Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ requests. We will question each of the gas utilities on their cap and trade compliance plans and on each of their cases for a rate change to implement those plans. We will also hear questions and arguments from individual customers and from groups that represent Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ customers. The OEB will assess whether the compliance plans are cost-effective to determine whether the recovery of the cap and trade costs from customers is reasonable.

The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.

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Multiple Family Building – The owner shall clear away and remove snow and ice from sidewalks within twelve (12) hours following the snow fall or formation of ice.

Commercial – Where snow falls or ice forms upon the sidewalk, the owner or occupant shall remove the snow or ice from the sidewalk within a) Four (4) hours following the snow fall or formation of ice upon sidewalks during daylight hours; or b) Four (4) hours following sunrise in the case of snow falling or ice forming overnight.

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PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me in and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times).

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_____________________ DRIVERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336.

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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$11.40. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.

12/15 _____________________ HELP WANTED: Piggy Mart, prefer cash experience. F.T. or P.T. Drop off resume before noon at 2- Talbot St. North, Essex.

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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who show me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted.

With Grateful thanks J.B.

Public Meeting to Consider an Amendment to Zoning By-law 1037 To be held on Monday December 19, 2016, starting at 4:00 pm in the County Council Chambers of the Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex The purpose of this statutory public meeting is to consider an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1037 for the property located at the north end of South Talbot Road, just east of the Highway Number 3 By-Pass and south of the McDonalds and Tim Hortons restaurants on Maidstone Avenue West in Essex Centre (Ward 1). A location map is attached.

The lands are designated “Highway Corridor Commercial Area 4” in the Town of Essex Official Plan and zoned Commercial District 3.4 (C3.4), “Highway Corridor Commercial Area HCCA4”, under Zoning By-Law 1037, which is primarily devoted to motor vehicles and farm equipment sales and service. The applicants are proposing to rezone the property to permit the repair, sale, lease and rental of construction machinery, a contractor’s office, heavy and light repair shop, machinery, tool and equipment rental, storage facility, warehouse and welding shop, along with uses ancillary thereto, as additional permitted uses for the subject lands.

It is noted that setbacks, signage access, parking and landscaping will be reviewed during the site plan control approval process.

Take Notice that this matter is also scheduled for formal decision by Council at its general meeting Monday January 16, 2017 commencing at 6:00pm.

Any person or public body may attend this public meeting and may make a verbal and/or written representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. If a person or public body does not make a verbal submission at this meeting or a written submission before the by-law is adopted by Council, that person or public body is not entitled to appeal Council’s decision to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Further, such person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) unless, in the opinion of the OMB, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

REAL ESTATE _____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891.

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Robert Auger, Clerk, Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON, N8M 1A8; Tel: 519-776-7336, x1132 Fax: 519-776-8811.

We encourage people to register with the Clerk at least one week in advance of the meeting, should they wish to speak to this matter before Council. Any questions, comments or requests for further information may be directed to one or both of the following persons: Heather (Ross) Jablonski, Town Planner: Tel: 519-776-7336, x1146; Email: hjablonski@essex.ca or www.tecumseh.ca

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF BY LAW TO SET 2017 WATER & WASTEWATER RATES The Council of The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh, will consider a Report, at its regular mee ng to be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Tecumseh Town Hall located at 917 Lesperance Road, or as soon therea er as Council shall determine, pertaining to a change in the fees and charges for: • the consump on of water; and • the treatment and disposal of wastewater.

Informa on respec ng the proposed 2017 Water and Wastewater Rates can be obtained from the Public Works and Environmental Services Department or by visi ng the Town’s website at www.tecumseh.ca A By-law to establish the 2017 fees and charges for the consump on of water and treatment and disposal of wastewater will also be considered by Council at their regular mee ng to be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.

Persons wishing to make representa on to Tecumseh Council, with respect to this ma er at the December 13, 2016, Council mee ng are to contact the Director Corporate Services & Clerk at Ext 116.

Ques ons regarding the Report and the proposed 2017 Water and Wastewater Rates can be directed to the Manager Water & Wastewater at Ext 141.

Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

Rita Jabbour, Assistant Planner: Tel: 519-776-7336, x1112 Email: rjabbour@essex.ca Address: Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON, N8M 1A8 Fax Number: 519-776-8811 Public notices concerning the amendment will also be placed on the Town’s website, under: Business/Planning/”Public Meeting to Consider an Amendment to Zoning By-law 1037”.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

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In loving memory of my Best Bud, Dear Dad, and Papa

Bruce (Short) Fick who passed away December 7, 2000

A special person, a special face. Someone we loved and can’t replace. Never selfish, always kind. These are the memories you left behind. Thinking of you with love today.

Missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

We have a beautiful Great Grandson now Short. But, you already knew that. Please continue to watch over us. _________________________________________________________

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Always in our thoughts and hearts. Love forever.

Ruthie, Kelly, Carlo, and Family. ________________________________________________ In Loving Memory of my Parents

Madeline Hedge • John J. Hedge Nov. 10, 1906 - Nov. 17, 2000

Sept. 15, 1898 - June 16, 1951

As long as life and memories last, I shall remember you both. Always in my heart and thoughts.

Love Ruthie and Family ________________________________________________

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by Evelyn Couch

Senior aging or joys

Again, this is not my experience, but from an article that good friend sent. It could be my experience this time. Those of us who regret growing older should not think that way because it really is a privilege not awarded to many. So let’s forget age and live life. If I wake up with aches and pains, after all I did wake up!

We may have seen better days, but some were worse. I don’t have all I want, but I do have all I need.

Some things we need to remember is paying attention to people who are talking to us by looking at them. That can be appreciated as respect.

I remember when we are depressed, we are living in the past with regrets. If we feel anxious, we are probably worrying about the future. We can be at peace by living in the present.

I read that Albert Einstein said if we judged a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it would believe all its life it was a failure and that it was stupid.

So, we have to accept people for who they are.

Two things for us to remember: take care of our thoughts, and especially to take care of our words when we speak.

Another thought is that there is no time to worry about anyone who might not like us. It is better to be busy loving those who we know love us.

There are many little things we can do to help make others more contented.

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In loving memory of

Don MacKenzie

who left us 30 years ago on December 7, 1986.

Miss You! ~ Ruth and Family _______________________________________________

In loving memory of a special husband, father, and grandfather

Claude Ebbinghaus who passed away one year ago, December 7, 2015

Remebrance is a golden chain, Death tries to break but all in vain, To have, to love, and then to part, Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. Time may wipe out many things, But this they wipe out never.

The memory of those happy days, when we were all together.

~ Always in our hearts ~ Wife - Joyce, Daughters - Lisa (Marcel) & Holli, Grandchildren - Marielle & Eric, Tyler & Zackery We were so blessed to have you in our lives.

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PARR, MARION (NEE BENNETT) - 81 years, passed peacefully from the loving arms of her family into the arms of her Saviour on Wednesday, November 30, 2016.

Survived by the love of her life for 64 years, Allan. Precious mother to Ruth Harnadek (friend Bob), Verna McLean (Ron), Ellen Ford (Bruce), and Donna Farron (Jeff ). Special Grandma to eleven grandchildren, their spouses and thirteen great grandchildren. Dearest sister of the late Jean Bower (Mack) and late Ken Bennett (Myra), and caring sister-in-law of the Parr family. Visiting was held at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle on Friday 2-5 and 7-9 pm and continued at the church on Saturday, December 3, 2016 until the Service of Christian Burial. Rev. Rob Henderson and Rev. Paul Poolton officiated. If desired memorial donations may be made at the church to Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada, Faithville Gospel Ministries, St. James Anglican Church or St. Stephen’s Anglican Church or by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.

What’s Going On...

DEC. 10  ESSEX CENTRE SANTA CLAUS PARADE - Downtown Essex at 6:30pm.

For more info: www.santaparade.org.

DEC. 12-16 - EDHS GRADE 8 SHADOW DAYS - AM 8:15-11am, PM 11:40am2:20pm, or Full Day 8:15am-2:20pm. Call Mrs. Lindsay to book: 519-776-7344.

DEC. 13 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  at Essex Legion, from 1 - 7pm. Walk-ins Welcome! Book an appointment or for info: 1-888-2-DONATE or www.blood.ca.

DEC. 15  ESSEX & COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY 10-year anniversary open house. 18 Gordon Ave. 3 p.m.

DEC. 15 - WOMEN’S HEALTH MENOPAUSE WORKSHOP - Free sessions, 5:307:30, Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic. Register: 519-776-6856.

DEC. 18 - CTMHV BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Starting 9am, meet Santa at 10am1pm. At 6155 Arner Twnl. Kingsville. For info: 519-776-6909 or www.ctmhv.com DEC. 31 - CTMHV Ring in the New Year - Starting at 5pm. At 6155 Arner Twnl.

Kingsville. For more info & tickets: 519-776-6909 or www.ctmhv.com.

JAN. 6 - ADAM’S EVE - Fundraiser for family of Adam Pouget at Libro Centre, Amherstburg, 7-11pm. Tickets at door. Visit www.gofundme.com/adams-eve.

JAN. 16-20 - EDHS GRADE 8 SHADOW DAYS - AM 8:15-11am, PM 11:40am2:20pm, or Full Day 8:15am-2:20pm. Call Mrs. Lindsay to book: 519-776-7344.

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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

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Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex

519-776-4255 Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

From start to finish, the 25th Anniversary Celebration honouring Pastor Gerrie and ACM was spectacular!

Rev. Paul McPhail, General Secretary of The Assemblies of God, Canada, was our guest speaker. Rev. McPhail spoke on how God has placed favour on Pastor Gerrie and ACM and how He is giving us a level of creativity to do old things in a new way.

Young Adults Christmas Party is on

December 18th.

Christmas Day morning we will have an one hour service beginning at 10:30.

Please remember the Essex Area Food Bank this Christmas Season.

Restoration House Healing Rooms: Open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Note: Restoration House is closed on December 24th and December 31st). Starting January 9th, the Healing Rooms new hours are 9 a.m.-noon.

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

Be blessed!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul wishes to thank all who purchased tickets towards our Quilt Raffle.

The winning ticket was #564.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church The Essex and District Ministerial Association’s 2016 Advent Series continues on Wednesday, December 14 at St. Paul’s with Rev. Ann Corbet leading. A light lunch will follow.

The Communion Service at Iler Lodge is on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 am.

Blue Christmas Service: Dec 21st at 7pm, experience our gentle interfaith service designed for all those who struggle at this time of year.

Again this year, we’ll have our “Socks and Knickers” clothes line at the back of the church to collect socks and underwear for our clothing cupboard leading up to Christmas.

If you wish to place flowers in the church in memory of loved ones at Christmas, please add your name to the list posted on the bulletin board at the back of the church by Dec 18th.

Holiday Services will be held as follows: Christmas Eve: 7pm at St Paul’s, 9pm at Trinity, Christmas Day: 10am Joint Service at St Paul’s, New Year’s Day: 9:15am Joint Service at Trinity.

Our Regular Sunday Services are at 8am (BCP Eucharist) and 11am (BAS Eucharist & Sunday School).

For more information about us and what’s going on, please check out 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.

CWL Member Christmas Party is on Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm in the St. Joseph’s meeting room. Come and make a Christmas wreath, have some refreshments, and goodies.

Please take a tag from the Giving Tree. Purchase a Christmas gift for the less fortunate. All gifts must be in before Dec. 11th.

Christmas Mass schedule: Communal Penance Service: Wednesday, Dec. 14th at 7pm, Christmas Eve Masses are at 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm. Christmas Day Mass is at 9:30am.

Skate with Santa is Sunday, December 18th, from 2-4pm at the Essex Sports Complex. Free!

At this week’s mass we will collect a Tonnie Campaign as a special collection for the Migrant Workers Ministry. Please give generously.

God Bless you all and have a great week.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

We are collecting hats, gloves, scarves, and socks at the warming tree, for the Downtown Mission. We are also collecting for the Windsor Youth Centre.

There is a need for gift cards for Tim Hortons, McDonald’s, Food Basics, and also new hoodies.

Please say a special prayer for people on our Prayer List. A special prayer goes to Helen Ruston’s family on her passing.

Time is running out to get your tickets for our Wheelbarrow of Wine Raffle, plus additional prizes: proceeds to be used for Capital Repairs. The winning tickets will be drawn on Dec. 11. Contact Elaine Mailloux or Liz Plat for tickets.

Choir Practice is every Monday night at 6pm.

Coffee and Conversation is on Thursdays at 10am. Everyone is welcome.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

It’s Christmas Kettle time and we are in need of volunteers ! If you have some free time ,we would appreciate it if you call the church office at 519-776-4628 and sign up for a shift. Donations go to our Family Services programs right here in our community.

We will give out hot chocolate at the Essex Santa Claus parade at 6p.m. on Dec. 10th.

The Essex 73’s are hosting a toy drive for the Salvation Army before the hockey game on Tues., Dec.13th.

Bring an unwrapped toy to our table in the foyer. Canned goods will also be accepted to be shared with the food banks in town.

On Thursday, Dec. 22 at 6p.m., our Messy Church families will meet at the church for a field trip to Amherstburg to enjoy the Festival of Lights. This is our

final gathering for the season. Call the church office if you need a ride.

Please note that our regular weekly programs are over until the new year.

The community is invited to attend our Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 6p.m. on Dec. 24th.

We invite you to join us for Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. led

by Major Sam Roberts. During this busy time of year, remember that “Jesus is the Reason for the Season.”

Essex United Church Worship at Essex United on Sunday mornings at 10:30am. It is the third Sunday in Advent.

The Essex and District Ministerial Association presents the Advent Luncheon Series “Right Things.” The next service is service is Wednesday, December 7, 12noon at Essex Christian Reformed, Rev. Kim Gilliland leading. The theme is “The Right

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Surviving the Holidays The holiday season will soon begin. This might be the first holiday, second, third or beyond a er your loved one’s death, or a er your separa on and divorce. In the coming days, you are going to be facing some tough emo ons. And due to the nature of Christmas—with its focus on family, yearly tradi ons, expecta ons, social events, and “cheer”—the emo ons can blindside you.

You can lessen the emo onal impact by knowing what to expect and being prepared. Surviving the Holidays is here to help! This special evening will enable you to not only survive the coming holidays, but also help you face them with a measure of peace and assurance.

Call or email to register for this evening.

LakeShore St. Andrew’s Church 235 Amy Cro Dr. Tecumseh 519-979-8082 chale@lsachurch.net

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On Saturday, December 10 at 5pm, we are hosting the Santa Claus Parade Warming Station. Come and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus here at the church.

On Sunday, December 11, 10:30am, is Advent III and our Senior Choir will present its Cantata and we are having the Reception of New Members.

On Friday, December 16 we are having a Family Gathering - concert.

On Sunday, December 18, 10:30am is Advent IV and we will celebrate Holy

Communion.

The night of Tuesday, December 22, members of Essex will “Carolling in the Community.” Come join the fun!

Saturday, December 24, at 7pm is our traditional Family Christmas Eve Service.

Later at 11pm, be a part of the Candlelight Christmas Eve Service and welcome Christmas Day. For information on any of our Christmas services, please call the church office at 519-776-5960.

Essex Community Services TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – Door-To-Door accessible transportation is provided

by Essex Community Services serving the greater Municipality of Essex and surrounding areas. Our fleet of vehicles consists of two wheelchair accessible buses and an “Aging at Home” minivan. The service, also known as Care-A-Van, is available to residents living in the Essex and surrounding area and residents in the Harrow / Colchester South area. Our goal is to create an age-friendly community by helping people maintain their independence and remain in their own home. The program offers timely access to area hospitals, doctors, personal errands, shopping, visiting, and more. For detailed information, registration, schedules, and fares, call us at: 519-776-4231.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

All are invited to attend our annual Bake Sale & Luncheon on Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Come and get your special Christmas baking.

Third Sunday of Advent and we would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our morning worship service beginning at 10am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided.

We want to shout out a big thanks to all of our friends, neighbours, and community folks who come and support our monthly Movie Night. We have had very successful

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event. Take note that we will not host a December movie night. We will see you again January 2017.

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

Paquette News submitted by Pam Hartley

Mark your calendar for our Christmas Eve in the Country services on Saturday, December 24th. • 4:30pm at St. Stephen’s - family worship. • 7:30pm at Church of the Redeemer - Candlelight Worship. • 10:30pm at St. Stephen’s - Candlelight Worship.

Join us at Church of the Redeemer for our Harmony Plus Christmas Concert.

Performance starts at 7pm on Friday, December 9th. A free-will offering with refreshments will follow. Hope to see you there!

For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808 or at ststephens.redeemer@gmail.com.

Golden Age Golf Report On December 1st, 40 golfers dropped 59 aces. The highlight of the day was Mavis Rutter’s three consecutive aces on holes 16, 17, and 18. She also lead the day for most holes-in-one, with seven. Mavis was also a member of team 11 who scored three consecutive aces on the 10th hole.

Carding a score of 16 over 9 holes was Lloyd Honey. Lloyd also carded the best score for 18 holes with a 34 and a total of 75 on 36 holes.

First place bragging rights went to Team Aces with a score of 237 (Eileen McIntosh, Tom Dewhurst. Ken Brook, Bill Taylor). Nailing down second place was Team 11 (Rose Taylor, Mavis Rutter, Lloyd Honey). Third place went to Team 6 (Eva Kah, Pete Daudlin, Tom Hyatt).

Play resumes at Colasanti’s every Thursday at 9:30 am.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Special Monday Pepper had winners first through fourth as follows: Kathy Smith, Cecile St. Denis, Anna Dobson, and Donna Clarkson.

Larry Lane had the most Peppers on Tuesday afternoon. Wally Laframboise placed first, with Louise Perrault in second, and Estelle Spoors with the low score.

Louise Perrault had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Betty Fields had the most peppers and Debbie Monchamp was the low.

Joan B and Pauline Olafson had the top scores at Thursday night Bridge.

Many thanks to all who supported our Christmas Bazaar over the weekend.

Trinity Church Prayers are asked for James, Tyler, Debbie, Bill, Stephen, and Elaine. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Helen & Milfred Mertz, given by Larry & Brenda Layson & family.

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Continued from Page 24 Well, we had another successful pie sale. Thanks to everyone who helped get all those pies done and a very special thank you to all who purchased them.

The ladies are collecting items to be used to make Fidget blankets for folks in the nursing home. Items needed are zippers, large buttons, ribbons, Velcro, and fleecy baby blankets to sew the items on. We plan to get into full gear in the new year. Anyone with items to donate can make arrangements to drop them off by leaving a message for Brenda at 519-839-5184.

The last date to drop off toys for our toy drive is Sunday, December 11th. The toys will be donated to the Cottam/Kingsville Fire Department for area kids for Christmas.

If you wish to make a donation towards decorating needs for Christmas in memory of loved ones please do so by December 11th.

Volunteers are needed for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day services, sign up sheet is at the back of the Church.

The Thank You Bank for the month of December will go to Harmony in Action.

We have our giving tree up being decorated with hats, mitts, and scarfs to be given to the Clothing Cupboard for area families.

Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam.

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Our Mission Group has put up the Giving Tree. Please take a tag to donate a Christmas gift wrapped and return by December 11th. Thank you for your generous support!

Communal Penance service with seven priests takes place on Wednesday,

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December 14th at 7 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church.

Our Parish Family Photo Directories are in. If you had your photo taken, please pick up your free directory with your name on it at the back of the church. Extra directories are for sale from the parish office.

If you are interested in becoming a Reader at Mass, please call the parish office.

The Altar Society is collecting postage stamps for Sr. Barrette. Please drop off your stamps at the back of the church.

If you or someone you know needs a Christmas food basket, please contact Wendy at 519-890-9120 before December 10th. Christmas Mass schedule for St. Mary’s is on Christmas Eve at 3p.m., and at 7p.m., and on Christmas day at 9a.m.

Please keep in your prayers all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers.

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gifts in/under the tree for those in need.

The 2017 church envelopes are available for pick up in the hall.

MISSING - a lady’s black, wool peacoat is missing and there is a similar style coat hanging in the entry. Please check if you accidently took the wrong jacket. Thanks.

Our Advent III Service - There will be a Sunday School and a Birthday party for baby Jesus.

You are invited to join our Choir for the Christmas Season. Practice is every Thursday at 7:00 pm.

Christmas Bingo is on December 16 at 7:00 pm in the hall. Bring a donation for the food bank, or extra loonies for an extra card.

Sunday, December 18 is Advent IV - Sharing in the Sacrement of Christmas Communion.

On Sunday, Dec. 31 - The New Year’s party is at the church. Pot luck dinner and game cards, etc. Sign up sheet in the hall.

Thank you to all of those who helped with the Bethleham Walk at Gess†wood Camp. It was greatly appreciated.

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1946 GMC pickup like new again!

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Quinlan back with his former team

Doug and Jill Wales with their 1946 GMC pickup.

EDHS Captain Gabbi Fuerth (right) controls the puck against Sandwich in Monday’s game.

by Fred Groves South Woodslee’s Kyle Quinlan is heading back to his old team. The two-time All-Canadian quarterback returns to McMaster University in Hamilton as the Maruaders’ cooffensive co-ordinator.

“He is a bright, hardworking, and loyal young coach,” Head Coach Greg Knox said on the team’s website.

On the field, Quinlan, a former Essex Raven, led the Marauders to a national champion.

Following graduation, he was McMaster’s quarterback and running back coach before heading to Holland College. Last year, he was an assistant coach at York University.

• The Essex District

High School girls’ hockey team is off to a great start.

After beating Massey 3-0 last week, the Red Raiders made it two straight WECSSAA wins as they edged visiting Sandwich 2-1 on Monday.

• Clay Kraynack netted his first goal of the season as the LaSalle Vipers fell 5-4 to St. Mary’s in Junior ‘B’ play. The defenceman had an assist last Wednesday as the Vipers beat Lambton Shores 111.

• Alex Friesen of Essex

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netted a pair of goals on Sunday to help the Carleton Place Canadians to a 7-1 win over Kanata in Junior ‘A’ hockey.

• Still with hockey, Mark Voakes has 12 points, including four goals in 15 games, with Wolfsburg in pro hockey over in Europe.

• Congratulations to Essex District High School’s Lucia McElwain, who was recently named the WECSSAA Tier 1 MVP. McElwain and Red Raiders teammate Kim Orton played in the WECSSAA all-star game.

• Jessica Masse of Cottam had five points, three kills, and four digs as the St. Clair Saints women’s volleyball team beat Sheridan 3-0 on Saturday. The next day, she had two kills and five points in a 3-0 loss to Humber.

On the men’s side, Cornelius Froese of Cottam had seven kills and eight points as the Saints lost to Sheridan, 3-1. In that game, Deen Oozeer had 11 digs. The next day, Froese had one point and one kill in a 3-0 win over Humber.

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

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Doug and Jill Wales of Leamington, Ontario, are the proud owners of a fully restored 1946 GMC pickup with lots of family history. The late Lloyd Mills of nearby Wheatley (father of Murray Mills, Jill’s step-father) purchased the truck from the J. Macdonald Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in the late 1950s for $700 and used it to deliver barrels of Supertest gas to farmers.

Then Lloyd bought a ’66 Chev pickup and was offered $5.00 to scrap the ’46. His son Murray said: “Dad, you can’t sell it. Someday we’ll fix it up.” The ’46 was stored in a garage from 1966 to 1981, when rust holes in the fenders and body were patched with bondo and the truck was painted red (originally white and then painted black before Lloyd bought it).

The ’46 was driven in the Old Boys Reunion Parade in Wheatley in 1982 while hauling a farm wagon. About twenty years later, the old truck was definitely looking its age and so it went to Paul Reid of Wheatley, who proceeded with a full restoration completed in less than a year, and just in time for Jill’s birthday!

The truck was built in Oshawa and was likely sold new by Ray Young in Leamington or by McDonald Motors in Wheatley. Pontiac-Buick dealers back then sold GMC trucks. Chev-Olds dealers sold Chev trucks.

The original engine in the truck had developed a hollow knock and was replaced by a 1949 GMC overhead-valve six cylinder engine, first introduced by Chevrolet in 1929 to give those cars two cylinders more than Ford’s Model A. The windshield cranks open from the bottom for an early form of air conditioning.

And mounted on the passenger side just behind the cab are two flares which, when lit, can send out a distress signal in the event of an accident or mechanical breakdown.

You set one flare at the rear of the truck and the other at the front and wait for help to arrive. No cell phones back then.

Doug and Jill have driven their truck to a cruise-in at nearby Heritage Village on the Arner Town Line, also the site of the Canadian Transportation Museum – well worth a visit! Doug and Jill drive their truck strictly for pleasure, and one of their favourite destinations is at the Leamington Dock, where they stop for ice cream cones. If you go there for an ice cream cone, you just might meet them and see their truck. Closed for the season but reopening next spring.

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.

Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

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73’s Heating up at the right time

Blake McConville battles for possession of the puck Tuesday in Essex’s 5-4 win over Lakeshore.

Photo by Laurie Beaten

submitted by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s season is just past its midway point and after a rocky start, the team is heating up when it counts.

The Essex 73’s began December on a high note, extending the longest

winning streak of the season to eight. Essex was victorious in all three contests on the schedule this past week. Also heating up at the right time and kickstarting the 73’s offense is third year forward, William Stadder.

Stadder has tallied 11

points in his last five games, including six point in the local’s three games this week.

The 73’s began the week with a game against the Lakeshore Canadiens on Tuesday night. Lakeshore entered the game coming off its first road loss and

hoped to respond, and it nearly did. Lakeshore’s Logan Percy opened the scoring six minutes into the game before Tyler Boughner responded two minutes later. And that is where things stood after a balanced and physical first period. However, Essex held a 9-4 shot lead after one period of play.

The final 40 minutes of the game were the most exciting with the second period being the decider.

Players from both teams woke up in period two and found their offense, with a combined 27 shots in the middle frame.

Five goals went past the goalies on those shots.

Teams went back and forth each capitalizing on special teams. However, it was Essex who held the lead going into the third.

Lakeshore pressured, but was unable to find the tying goal as Essex held on 5-4.

24 Hours later, the 73’s were on the road to face the last place Wallaceburg Lakers. The teams skated

to a scoreless first period.

And the second period looked like it would be similar, before Brayden Kettlewell beat Essex’s Tyler Ryan. Luckily for Ryan, Anthony Cristofaro responded with the man advantage 74 seconds later. After two periods of play the shots were 3315 in favour of Essex yet the score was 1-1 heading into the third. In the final frame, Essex scored three goals on 10 shots, as Ryan and the Essex 73’s prevailed 4-1.

To close out the week’s schedule, the 73’s traveled to Mooretown to face the Flags on Friday.

The Flags is a team that has given Essex fits this season, including a 4-1 loss in the last trip there on October 22. Friday was no different, with the 73’s facing penalty trouble early, and throughout the game. As a result, the 73’s trailed after one period 1-0, despite having a 14-5

led in shots on goal. In the middle frame, Essex continued to get into penalty trouble, but team effort was finally rewarded as William Stadder scored two goals in 11 minutes, including a shorthanded breakaway to give his team a 2-1 lead after two periods of play.

In the final frame, Essex defenceman Adam Gaiarin blasted home a point shot to give his team a two goal cushion with 18 minutes to play. However, Jax D’hont was beat twice in eight seconds, including a soft dump in. Stadder completed his hat-trick to give his team the lead again with 15 minutes to play but D’hont was beat yet again. Luckily for the 73’s, Michael Vieira registered the game winning goal with seven minutes left to play. Essex survived the Flags and extended its win streak to eight to sit atop the standings.

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Red Raiders play solidly against Wildcats

by Fred Groves Three games into the WECSSAA Tier 1 boys’ hockey season, the Essex District High School team was still looking for its first win.

However, after that trio of contests, the Red Raiders had a pair of ties. And, on Wednesday, nearly another as they came up short 1-0 to one of the best teams in the area, the Villanova Wildcats.

“No one is happy about getting a tie. Against Holy Names (2-2) we had a solid game, and against Amherst (4-4) they tied it with nine seconds left to play,” EDHS coach Jonathon Forbes said.

Against the Wildcats, neither side could muster much offence. It was scoreless after an end-toend opening period.

Essex took a penalty in the second, but the visitors could not capitalize.

After Red Raiders’ Amilio Acamora burst up the ice and drew a slashing pen-

alty, the hosts went on the power play, but could not cash in.

“Our team can play much better. We have a lot of players that we picked up. We lost a couple of good players,” Forbes said.

If it was not for the dependable goaltending of Chase Cosgrove, the Red Raiders might have seen more than a 1-0 defeat.

“He kept us in the game, he is a developing goalie,” Forbes said of the Grade 10 netminder.

With 2:15 left in the game, Cosgrove made his best save of the contest.

After knocking down a puck with his glove, he was able to control the rebound, despite a scrum in front of him.

In the third, Essex had a couple of big defensive plays. Blueliner Braydon Davis executed a perfect hip check along the boards that took out his man and lead to the retrieval of the puck as well. A few minutes later,

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forward Daniel Mastroianni had a solid open ice hit, halting a Wildcats’ chance.

“I am pleased with the players. They have a willingness to learn,” Forbes said, who shares bench boss duties with Chase Crowder.

The lone goal of the game came with 1:03 left on a rising wrist shot from Jake Rosa.

“We didn’t get enough shots on the net and we didn’t follow up on our rebounds,” Forbes said.

Essex travelled to Kingsville on Monday.

Essex’s Josh Amyotte loses his glove against Villanova.

Essex Ravens Novice Major hockey action submitted to EFP The Ravens travelled to the WFCU Centre on November 30 to face the rival Riverside Rangers.

The Ravens struggled in this game, from the opening face-off, with a particularly poor first period performance. Unable to clear their own zone, on numerous occasions, the Essex players barely escape the first period, tied at zero.

The second period started with more of the same play from the Ravens allowing the Rangers to net two goals on odd-man rushes. The Ravens finally got their act together, scoring three goals in the last four minutes of the second period, to take a 3-2 lead. A keen observer in the stands remarked “no scoring in the first but the second is a shootout!” The third period ended only eight minutes in, due to curfew, with a final score of 3-2 for the Essex Ravens.

On Saturday, December 3, the Ravens travelled to the hostile environs, known as the Libro Centre, to face the Amherstburg Stars. Having won a tight, 1-0 semi-final, victory over the Stars the previous weekend, the team knew they were in for a battle.

The Ravens scored 43 seconds in with a strong solo effort by Braeden C. Later in the first, Owen S exhibited his fine soccer skills with a skate to stick deke resulting

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in a goal to go up 2-0. The Stars scored one in late in the first period to make it a 2-1 game after one period of play. The second period had the fans witness an onslaught by the dynamic duo of Caleb and Braeden C. Their tenacious fore-checking and back checking was rewarded with each netting a goal, and assisting on each other’s. A solid period by all three lines and six defensemen held the Stars off the scoreboard.

Entering the third period, with a 4-1 lead, the coaches implored their players to keep the pedal down – and that they did. Owen S scored his second of the day, on a penalty kill early in the period. Wyatt G scored on a nifty backhander, after being sprung open on a solid outlet pass from Nash L. Ethan O also got in on the scoring, going high over the goalie’s shoulder, to make it 7-1, Essex. Caleb C scored his second of the game after stealing the puck from the Stars player and beating the goalie on a great deke. The final goal came from Cade S on a truly unselfish play by Owen S who had a scoring chance but slide the puck to Cade S for the goal. The entire team was puck hungry in this one and it showed with a final score 9-1 Essex.