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A LOOK INSIDE 2017: A year for economic development in Essex PAGE 2 _______________ Essex Council notes

PAGE 3 _______________ CUPE president says library strike ‘unprecedented’ PAGE 5 _______________ Town wants to buy Harrow High School PAGE 7 _______________ Council hears street lighting plan PAGE 9 _______________ Extra time for the 73’s PAGE 20 _______________

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Brandon Revenberg looks back on his rookie year

by Fred Groves There are many unwritten rules by which a professional athlete has to live.

For Essex’s Brandon Revenberg, those rules include working hard, learning from his mistakes, and never, ever taking anything for granted.

Just coming off his first full season on the offensive line of the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Ti-Cats, Revenberg can not take too many days off during the next six months.

“There are no guarantees.

You could get traded, you could get cut. There’s no job security,” he said from the comforts of the country home belonging to his parents, Jerry and Cindy.

After graduating from Essex District High School, where, he was on the defensive side of the ball, Revenberg went on to be a standout at Grand Valley State, a Division II school.

He was drafted third overall, started five games for the Ti-Cats, and played at both the left guard and right tackle spots. In the preseason, he was taking a few snaps at centre, just in case they needed the versatile lineman to step in.

“I just went through the whole season with no expectations and just let it happen. It worked out well for me and I am pretty happy with the season,” he commented.

When he was at Grand Valley, Revenberg was not highly sought after until his final season. When it came time to go to the combine training camp, which was before

the draft, he was getting a lot more attention.

The Ti-Cats not only took him third overall, signing a three-year contract, but he was named the team’s Most Outstanding Rookie.

In college, he played fall and spring ball, and did not have as much time off as he does now.

That doesn’t mean he can kick back and take it easy.

He’s been told to get stronger and faster. He has to work on his cardio, which might be a challenge for a guy who is 6’5” and weighs 300 pounds. However, as a pro who wants to improve, he knows that high intensity, short sprint bursts is what he will work on.

At the end of his rookie season, Revenberg, like all other team members, had what is called an exit meeting with the coaches.

“It was short and sweet. They told me they were happy with the way I played this year.”

There were a couple of memorable moments in year one for the big man. One good, one not so good.

Against Montreal, early in the season, he helped out with a combo block, which resulted in a touchdown.

“That’s when I got the feeling that I belong here and I can really do this,” he said.

The not so good memory, well let’s just say that he was knocked on his butt and he admitted, after looking at the game tape, that he had poor technique on that play.

As far as playing in Hamilton, it gives his family and friends

plenty of chances to see him suit up and live his dream.

“I love being there. Being that close to home makes it so much easier for me,” he said.

Asked if he watches football on TV, maybe to check out how

others do it, he says no.

No doubt he has his mind on other things, like preparing to wed his long-time high school sweetheart just before the next TiCats training camp.

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2017: A year for economic development in Essex

by Sylene Argent There are several plans set for this year that will implement economic development strategies for the Town of Essex.

Nelson Silveira, Essex’s new Economic Development Officer, has been looking at ways to enhance this aspect of the municipality since he arrived on the scene in the fall.

At the Monday, December 19 Essex Council Meeting, $50,000, from the Windsor-Essex

Economic Development Corporation returned surplus, was approved to be used to complete action items in the Town of Essex Economic Development Strategic Plan for 2017-18. His two-year Economic Development Strategic Plan was also adopted.

Silveira explained that having an Economic Development Strategic Plan in place will have many benefits, including decision making guidance as Council and the Town move ahead with

projects. A strategic plan will also set and confirm priorities for Council and Administration, and aid in resource allocation. This will also help provide focus for the future.

Last year, Council approved the Town of Essex Strategic Plan 20162018. The 2017-2018 Economic Development Strategic Plan is meant to complement the 20162018 Corporate Strategic Plan, he noted.

Through the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Silveira highlights five Strategic Priorities to guide ongoing efforts, including investment attraction, tourism development, marketing and promotion, business retention and expansion, and regional economic development support.

Not all action items outlined in the Economic Development Strategic Plan require funding, Silveira, noted. Items, such as further promoting Harrow and Essex Centre’s Community Improvement Programs (CIPs) and increasing awareness through social networking do not require further financial

contributions.

However, Silveira, through the report to Council, had five programs for which he wanted the $50,000 of the returned WEEDC funding to be used. In October, Essex received its share of the accumulated surplus of the Windsor-Essex Economic Development Corporation (WEEDC) in the amount of $72,800.

These funds had to be used in support of economic development initiatives.

The first priority would be to use $10,000 to conduct a hotel feasibility study to identify potential sites in Essex and Harrow. He is perusing further funding through the Tourism Development Fund and looking to possibly partner with a potential developer to assist with costing on this action item.

Silveira said he found it interesting that the area does not have much by means of accommodation for those visiting the area, whether it be to tour wineries or attending

sporting tournaments.

In order to attract that, a business case has to be completed to entice potential investors. With the wineries and sporting events, he thinks the area has a business case for a hotel in the area.

Another $10,000 is going to Tourism Oriented Directional Signage (TODS) for downtown Essex and downtown Harrow, in addition to area wineries.

He also plans to utilize $20,000 of the funds for a Tourism Marketing Plan and Online Tourism Marketing initiatives, to include content development, partnership opportunities, video development (not including cost of tourism website, which has been previously approved). He hopes to be able to further

pursue grant funding for this initiative as well, the report to Council notes.

He also plans to use $10,000 to invest in attraction marketing materials, to include site ready investment materials, sector profiles, and economic development promotion.

Moving forward, Silveira said everything to do with the Economic Development Strategic Plan has to benefit the entire municipality.

The Plan focuses on the next two years, he explained, as it has to be flexible. When potential opportunities come up, the Plan will let Council and Administration know if they will fit with those set priorities.

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by Sylene Argent Mini Grant bylaw implemented Essex Council received and supported the “Community Improvement Grant Supplement Essex Centre and Harrow Centre” report, with a $10,000 cap for each the Harrow Centre and Essex Centre programs, and further adopted bylaw 1570, amending the Essex Centre and Harrow Community Improvement Programs. Each approved applicant, on a first comefirst serve bases, can receive up to $2,000 through this program, following application requirements.

This is an additional grant to both CIP programs.

The Mini Grant will be a supplement to the Façade Improvement Grant in the Essex Centre and Harrow Community Improvement Programs for minor building facade rehabilitation and maintenance initiatives for commercial, combined commercial residential, and industrial uses within CIP area boundaries. This program offers a 100 percent contribution from the Town to refresh an existing façade with projects, including minor repairs, repainting, and other fixes to existing facades, the report notes.

These types of works will help improve the overall look in the downtown areas.

The Façade Improvement Grant, through the CIP programs, requires property owners to contribute 50 percent of the cost of rehabilitation. The Town can provide up to $12,000 for approved applications.

Staff of the Planning Department suggested the Mini Grant should stand alone, as a supplement to the Façade Improvement Grant, to not disqualify a property or business owner from subsequently applying for monies through the Façade Improvement Grant in the future.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche thought that though this was a small grant, business or property owners should still have to contribute funds to these projects.

Councillor Bill Caixeiro noted if there was a buyin, what would be the purpose of implementing the Mini Grant as businesses could still use the Façade Improvement Grant.

It was noted that the small grant could be used for small improvements and this would allow the Façade Improvement Grant to be used at a later date as businesses can tap into grants only once.

Councillor Randy Voakes liked the Mini Grant idea. He said the downtown area looks deplorable and this would help with aesthetics. He did not agree with the buy-in option suggested at the meeting as he believes this will help struggling or small businesses implement some improvements.

Mayor Ron McDermott said he was OK with giving funds to local business owners to help them with minor repairs through this program, but disagreed with giving funds to landlords of local buildings who live out-of-town.

Voakes argued the money is not going out of Town, it is being invested in the community.

To the motion to receive the report and support the program, adding the $10,000 cap for each program with a $2,000 max per applicant, in a recorded vote, Councillors Voakes, Caixeiro, Bondy, and Larry Snively were in favour. McDermott, Meloche, and Bjorkman were opposed.

Assistant planner appointed as secretary of COA Council appointed the Assistant Planner, Rita Jabbour, as Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment.

Admin to look into ORV usage Council directed Administration to form a committee and further investigate the possibility of creating an Off Road Vehicle (ORV) pilot project on select Essex rural roadways.

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submitted for the meeting. The report noted that around 220 people attended recent open houses that solicited public input on the matter. The open houses were held in November in Essex, Harrow, and McGregor. Discussion with attendees surrounded around the possibility of the Town looking for a way to permit, regulate, and restrict the operation of ORVs on municipal roadways.

A large majority of those who attended the open houses were in favour of the Town implementing some kind of pilot project that would allow ORV usage on pre-determined Essex roadways, even only if certain times of the year.

The report noted that around 75 percent of respondents stated they ride ORVs for recreational purposes. If a pilot project was to be pursued, they would prefer usage in rural areas, the report notes.

During the meeting, Essex CAO Tracey PillonAbbs said staff sat down with a map and could not identify a pilot project area that would be safe and logical for such a program. Some routes could negatively impact on other tourism initiatives.

The report notes Administration reviewed possible routes to frame ORV usage as a tourism product, however, there was a challenge in identifying a safe route without leading to dead ends or unintentionally directing riders to travel on county roads as many of the local roadways do not directly cross county roads.

The report continues that many of the open house commenters noted they would prefer a trail option rather than road riding, however, ERCA prohibits the use of any motor vehicles on the Chrysler Canada Greenway.

In addition, the report states, the County has expressed ORV use on its roads is not currently something it would be willing to entertain.

With the majority of respondents to the open houses wanting for some type of pilot program, Councillor Bill Caixeiro said he understands there are challenges and can appreciation the opinion of not moving on something at this time, but also does not think it would be proper to slid the issue under the carpet. He thinks there is still opportunity to look at some kind of pilot project.

Councillor Larry Snively said he would also like to see a pilot project, and offered to sit on the committee to look into this.

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The truth can be difficult It is always said that ‘honesty is the best policy,’ but telling the truth, or at least the whole truth, is not always easy.

We have all told those little white lies to avoid hurting the feelings of others, and we have all kept within ourselves our own feelings in an attempt to diffuse a potentially tempered situation or in putting the needs of someone else first.

When we find ourselves in these types of situations, it is definitely a gray area. Is it better to tell the truth, or is it better slip in a little white lie?

That is always the question.

Though telling the truth can be difficult, sometimes just putting it out there truly is the best policy. The truth can hurt, but so could being lied to, even if it is a small one.

But then, there is the point that truth is but a perspective. And not everyone’s perspective aligns perfectly with actual happenstances or truths; our own experiences, insecurities, ego, jealousy, or guilt can combine to distort that common reality.

So, can a little white lie really be a non-truth? Could it be more of a perspective?

Personally, I have trouble with the little white lies. It can be hard to say the truth, but I think my tendency is to put my opinion out there as clearly as I can, but also as kindly as I can. Further, I appreciate it from others when I get the same treatment, as difficult as it may be to hear sometimes.

Even being honest with ourselves

can be difficult. In fact, maybe that is one of the hardest things to do. But, if we can’t be real with ourselves, how can we be real with others? And sometimes, like in my case, being hard on one’s self can be a block from opening up to others, causing a presumption everyone else is being as critical as you are on yourself.

Being a social creature can sure be tricky sometimes, but when you are need of support or a pick-me-up, it sure is handy to have those people in your life who are there to lean upon and be straight with you.

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CLARIFICATION: As it pertains to the article “CTMHV displaying Bob Probert’s motorcycles” that was published in the January 12 issue of the Essex Free Press, please note members of the Two Wheels Only Foundation of Ontario Riders helped build the replica of the old Windsor Motorcycle Shop at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village and were instrumental in securing the Bob Probert motorcycles currently on display onsite.

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Firemen in danger We do not want to miss talking about all those firemen working in danger when Story Book Early Learning Centre was enveloped in that raging fire. They must have been aware all through those long hours that there was constant danger of an explosion as the fire occurred so close to the gas bar.

They answer the call and they stay with it no matter the circumstances. I once saw a fireman at a barn fire fall through the straw mow to the cement floor below.

Yes, I know it is not always men, although after I watched a firewoman try to lug that heavy hose into position, I realized strength is needed as well as courage. What more is there to say other than to express our gratitude that they are faithful to their job.

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What 30 means to me

by Jessica Azar Over the holidays, I turned the big 3-0. Many of you might think 30 is no big deal, but to a woman in her late twenties, it is.

I have spent a lot of time thinking about what my 30s might look like. Right now, they feel a lot like 29, but I can tell you I can relate to those in their thirties much more easily than I can relate to those in their twenties.

Many people in their twenties have a sense of feeling careless and invincible. It’s a bit of ignorance that makes your twenties so much fun. You can think about yourself and not feel like you have to worry about the consequences. Your body doesn’t ache all over after a late night out. Your worries are who’s driving downtown this weekend and what you should wear.

I am a bit scared of 30, only because it is still new.

But I hear that people loved their thirties, so I have hope.

I just know how I feel. I keep thinking about the future now and saving to put money away for retirement. But

now that I am older, and able to save money, all I want to do is spend it on travel that I couldn’t do in my twenties because I could not afford to.

Then there is health. I can pull my back out from reaching for a plate in the cupboard! I don’t remember the last time I knelt down and my knees didn’t crack. At Christmas, my nephew tossed me a ball of wrapping paper to throw away, and as I caught it, my neck kinked. OUCH! They all got a good chuckle out of it, and I laughed it off, while cursing under my breath.

When I have a late night of fun with my friends (which happens WAY less often now), I don’t wake up the next day feeling fine, ready to get back at it. I wake up in deep regret and have to waste the entire day nursing a killer headache.

Then there is the topic of children. “When are you guys going to have them?” is something I am asked all the time. It doesn’t bother me, but now that I am thirty, it is definitely on my radar more than it has been in the past. Life is short, and I want my husband and I to never have any regrets or to never write-off any opportunities that could enrich our lives.

With 30 comes more wisdom that I had in my twenties. That is a given. But, if you asked me in my

CUPE President says library strike ‘unprecedented’

by Fred Groves Unprecedented.

That’s how the President of CUPE Ontario describes the ongoing dispute between the Essex County Library Board and its 57 striking librarians.

“It is incredibly rare that we would see a strike go on this long,” Fred Hahn said.

He said that his union has over 1,200 collective agreements throughout the province and the longest he has seen a strike go on

is eight months.

The strike in Essex County is almost seven months long and there are no scheduled talks between the two sides.

On Monday night, at the Essex Town Council meeting, Deputy-Mayor Richard Meloche, who is also the Chairperson of the Library Board, said that the two sides have no immediate plans to return to the bargaining table and the scheduled January 25 Board meeting has been

canceled.

Essex Councillor Larry Snively wants the Board to go through the contract

young twenties, I would have told you that I had it all figured out. I am more aware now of what is important, and what isn’t. I am more understanding and accepting of differences of opinions, and the way we all choose to live our own lives.

I also am working on setting more boundaries for how I let others treat me, and doing what is best for my mental health and well-being. It sounds selfish, but I spent a lot of my twenties doing things I didn’t want to do, for people who didn’t appreciate it. So, live and learn. I won’t be doing much of that anymore.

In conclusion, I believe the sooner I can get over my fright of the number, overall, my thirties will be a decade for self-awareness and life improvements.

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ERCA Looking for Feedback Regarding Holiday Beach Submitted to EFP Essex Region Conservation is inviting input on future plans for Holiday Beach Conservation Area. An open house will be hosted to review the draft master plan for this globally significant and important Bird Area and daytrip destination for thousands of visitors.

“Holiday Beach Conservation Area provides important habitat values, is a beautiful beach destination, and features more than 70 seasonal campsites,” Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Services

said. “It’s also world renowned for fall birding, and was named the third best fall migration viewing site in all of North America by Audubon Magazine.” The draft Holiday Beach Master Plan has been developed in consultation with many park users and stakeholders.

Now, ERCA is inviting the public to provide input on this document.

A few highlights of the plan include ensuring the protection of the site’s ecological values while improving visitor experiences, finding new ways of

reducing waste and energy consumption, constructing new trails and a feasibility study of creating a raptor centre.

A full copy of the plan can be found on the website at www.erca.org/holiday-beach.

The open house is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24 from 4pm – 7pm at the Libro Centre, located at 3295 Meloche Road, Amherstburg.

Habitat Restoration to continue at Spring Garden Submitted to EFP The habitat improvement work initiated at Spring Garden Natural Area early in 2016 will continue this winter, through the collaborative efforts of the Essex Region Conservation Authority, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, and the City of Windsor to remove the Autumn Olive and other invasive species.

“This work continues the implementation of the comprehensive restoration plan that was drafted by a team of professional biologists and gives significant consideration to the protective measures to be taken for each of the species that inhabit this sensitive area,” explains Kevin Money, Director of Conservation Services for the Essex Region Conservation Authority

and project lead. “Work is continuing to selectively remove invasive, woody shrubs and trees which are threatening the biological integrity of this area.”

“Spring Garden has been identified as provincially, regionally, and locally significant because it is an outstanding example of remnant prairie, savannah, and oak woodland vegetation,” explains Karen Cedar, City of Windsor Park Naturalist. “It offers very rare and important habitat values, but these values are presently at risk due to invasive species such as the Autumn Olive, which is threatening the area’s biodiversity.”

Cedar notes that this invasive, woody shrub can negatively impact the many provincially rare flora and fauna species, including a number of species at risk.

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of the project. “We are most excited about the ultimate impact this restoration project will have for these endangered ecosystems,” Cedar concluded.

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to get back to the table. I walk the streets of Harrow and get verbally attacked about the libraries,” Snively said.

Meloche said the Board has put forth its ‘best and final offer.’ The main issue continues to be short-term, third-party disability.

“I got a call from a librarian and all she did was cry. I believe this strike is going to get nasty,” Snively commented.

At Monday night’s meeting, a delegation wanted to come to Council and speak about the strike, but was denied the opportunity.

According to Essex Clerk Robert Auger, the Town’s procedural bylaw does not permit anyone to speak about ongoing labour disputes and that Council has the discretion to deny a delegation that involves an issue that is beyond the Town’s jurisdiction.

“When they want to raise an issue that involves their tax dollars they should never be denied,” Councillor Randy Voakes said.

The January 25 Library Board meeting that was cancelled was going to look at whether or not library branches could be opened on a part-time basis and staffed by management. This possibility does not sit well with Hahn.

“It’s not acceptable to put a band-aid on this wound,” he said.

Hahn, who was in Essex to support the librarians earlier in the strike, added that he hopes both sides can resume talks.

“They have been inspiring to me. It’s a difficult situation they are in,” he said.

The CUPE President also said that the librarians continue to have a lot of community support and have done everything they can to apply pressure to the Board.

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Several existing businesses get new locations, new shops welcomed

by Sylene Argent The holiday season did not stop development from continuing in the business district of Essex

Centre. Construction on existing facilities and moving to new locations seems to have been the main themes for many

Town wants to buy Harrow High School

by Fred Groves The Municipality of Essex wants to buy Harrow High School.

At Monday night’s Council meeting, and after surprisingly little discussion, it was decided to notify the Greater Essex County District School Board that the town is interested in purchasing the secondary school that closed in June, 2016.

Deemed surplus, the Board closed the school and announced that the building and property was for sale.

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of the changes that have taken place lately.

Just before the holidays, Sunsations Tanning & Resort Wear rebranded and moved from its former location on the north side of Talbot Street to the former Moore & Coutts Building at 46 Talbot Street North.

Essex Stained Glass owner Liz Semperger purchased the former Moore & Coutts building in the fall. She utilized the Town’ Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan to implement improvements to the facility’s façade.

More improvements are expected in the future.

Local Massage Therapist Nicole Kennedy has been operating her service

in Town for around 20 years. She recently moved her business to a new office within the Essex Community Services facility, located at 35 Victoria Avenue.

Kennedy is excited to be working in the heart of Essex Centre again, and is enjoying the opportunity to share space with a local organization that offers the community many programs and services.

Farm Credit Canada has relocated to 319 Talbot Street North in the newly developed plaza at the corner of Hopgood and Talbot Street Existing business, Bright Yoga, has also made a move within Essex Centre. It is now located across the street from its former location.

Its new address is 70B Talbot Street North.

There are three new business to town.

Essex Family Dental is located inside the newly expanded medical facility that used to be Holy Name, 186 Talbot Street South-Suite 102. Big Dog Vapory is located at 8 Talbot Street North, and Talbot Massage Therapy is located within the 113 Talbot Street South Unit.

Construction is ongoing at the Walk-In Clinic facility. Brady’s Drug Store hasmoved to the centre of the building.

Essex Town Council has approved an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 1037 for the property located at the north end of South Talbot Road. This area is east of

Highway # 3 and south of the McDonalds and Tim Hortons restaurants on Maidstone Avenue West in Essex Centre.

According to the associated report, the lands are designated “Highway Corridor Commercial Area 4” in the Town of Essex Official Plan and zoned Commercial District 3.4 (C3.4). The applicant asked 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, as additional permitted uses for the subject lands.

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Town wants to buy Harrow High School...

“We want the recreational lands. They are important to what we have going on there,” Councillor Sherry Bondy, who represents Harrow, said.

A skate board park, ball diamond, and walking trail are on the School Board’s property that the Town has been maintaining.

“The community doesn’t know what’s ours.

We’ve been operating it like it was ours,” Bondy said.

While the Board is now required to dispose of the property, the municipality is not first in line to acquire Harrow High.

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The good news is that the town is ahead of any private developer.

“If a private developer was interested, we would reach out and work with them,” Bondy said.

Essex has until February 22 to let the Board know that it is interested. In the meantime, town administration has been directed to prepare a Community Hub Business Plan outlining possible uses and potential costs

Story Book Early Leaning Centre is excited to announce the RE-OPENING of all their early education & child care programs on:

MONDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 2017 at the former Sun Parlour Junior School at 492 County Rd. 8.

To register your child please call @ 519-776-7772 or e-mail storybookjaf@on.aibn.com We would like thank all of our families, community and staff for the outpouring of support and generosity during this devastating time. We could not have done it without you!

prior to the School Board deadline of that on May 23.

“I don’t think we would tear it down if we bought it. We would sever it,” Bondy said.

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million over two to six years.

The price of the school and property is not known and the Board will complete an appraisal, and it would come in at a full market value.

Story Book Early Learning Centre grateful for community support submitted to EFP Story Book Early Learning Centre is excited to announce that with the cooperation of the Greater Essex County District School Board and the Ministry of Education, we have secured an interim building and will be relocating our programs effective Monday, January 23, 2017 at the former Sun Parlour Junior School located at 492 County Road 8 in Essex. This relocation is due to the devastating fire which occurred on January 6, 2017, which destroyed our building.

If your child was enrolled in our program and you would like to send your child to the new location we ask that you call the centre at 519-776-7772 or e-mail us at storybookjaf@on.aibn.com with your contact and child’s information and we will be in touch with you.

We are now able to accept donations, both monetary, in goods, and in kind.

We are a non-profit organization and an account has been set up with the Royal Bank for monetary donations. If you have toys, furniture, and books for

children under the age of 4 years that you would like to donate, we would ask that you drop them off at Sun Parlour School commencing Saturday, January 14, 2017 during the hours of 9 am and 3 pm. We will be accepting donations at this site 7 days a week.

We wish to thank the parents of those children affected by the fire as it is you that has had to find alternate care for your children in a moment’s notice. This is very upsetting for any family to have to deal with. We would also like to thank the entire community for their continued support as without you we could not have accomplished so much in these very few days after the fire.

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Council hears street lighting plan

by Sylene Argent Essex Council received the Planning Department’s verbal presentation and report regarding the streetlight replacement plan 2018 in Essex Centre. It is hoped Planning staff members will submit a report to Council with specific recommendations for street lighting and street signage replacement for 2018 at the second meeting in February.

In the report, Policy Planner Jeff Watson noted administration was asked to undertake a street lighting assessment for Talbot Street in Essex Centre, with complete street light replacement. Consultants have evaluated the existing street lighting infrastructure as part of the assessment, and further have developed a street lighting replacement plan.

According to the report, the start date for this redevelopment program is estimated to be early in 2018, should Council decide to move forward with the project.

Watson said Council commissioned the consultants to complete this report around a year ago. He gave Council an overview of their recommendations.

The report notes there are 57 silver-pole streetlights and 32 black-pole streetlights between Fairview and Maidstone Avenues. The silver poles are over 60-years old, the report notes, and in need of more frequent inspections to assess their structural integrity.

The report continues that last summer, in response to the wishes of the Essex Centre BIA and local businesses, the burgundy coloured street light poles on Talbot Street from Arthur Avenue to Victoria Avenue, and the traffic signal poles at Talbot and Centre Streets, were removed, refurbished, and painted black.

The report continues that in the proposed plan, the silver poles would be replaced with poles and lighting of a similar design. The recommended replacement light standard is a Holophane Granville II with a Salem aluminium pole and decorative skirt. The pole has fluted channels in which brackets for flower basket hangers and banner arms can be mounted by means of a retainer block, it states in the report.

Watson said the upgrade could constitute an annual energy and maintenance savings of $27,000.

It is proposed that the existing street lighting be replaced in two phases.

The estimated cost of phase 1 is $980,000. It is

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recommended that the silver poles and HPS lighting be replaced.

The estimated cost for phase 2 is $210,000, which would include replacing the 32 existing black streetlights with the new poles. The existing light fixtures with new LED modules will be mounted on the replacement poles.

Street signage at the downtown street intersections with Talbot Street would also be replaced, the report notes.

Watson noted there is an alternative phase 2 option, with an estimated cost $16,000. This would replace the light modules within the existing light fixtures, substituting the mercury vapour lighting with LED light modules.

The new poles will be aesthetically superior to the silver poles, and most wiring would be underground for a much cleaner appearance in the downtown area.

He added that provisions could be made for future lighting, such as an archway, at the entrance at the Heritage Gardens Park.

He said not all poles can be removed because they may have more than one function.

Another recommendation attached to the report is that the street name signs be replaced as well.

Councillor Bill Caixeiro said he has no problem with project, but it is only part of what needs to be done. He said he needs to see what the aesthetics of the downtown area will look like ultimately, including lighting. He wants a theme before the poles are purchased to make sure it fits the ultimate goal.

“I’m in favour of doing this, but want to do it properly,” he said.

Watson commented this lighting program is following the Essex Centre Streetscape Plan and Silo District Plan that was completed in 2014.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman noted through the

Streetscape Plan a hub of the county theme was selected.

He said there is a long-term vision.

Caixeiro said the Streetscape Plan was done before this term of Council and would like to review it. He said similar plans should be done for the other wards.

Bjorkman added painting the light poles was looked at, but it was costly. Watson said it could be as much as $1500 a pole to do that. And, that wouldn’t resolve the issue of the maintenance the existing poles require as they continually need to be inspected.

Bjorkman said it is time for this to happen and Council can look at how to finance it.

Councillor Larry Snively said this plan for street poles has been in the works for years. He said he supports the project, but to come out with the funds all at once would be difficult. He agrees with other Councillors who suggest that perhaps the project could be done in phases. He would like administration to look into grant funding. He said Harrow lighting needs to be looked at as well.

Sale of Land for Tax Arrears

By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at Town of Essex Council Chambers.

Description of Lands: 1. Plan 1242, Lot 11, Town of Essex – Cottage – 103 Craig Street Take notice that an Order to Remedy has been issued on this Property and it will be the responsibility of the purchaser to comply with the Order. The Order requires that the site be cleared of all buildings, structures, etc. Please contact the Building Department at (519)776-6476 for further information.

Minimum Tender Amount: $11,253.15 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Donna E. Hunter, Director of Corporate Services The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8

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Youth live out storybook tales at ACCESS fundraiser

by Sylene Argent Nearly every youth is fascinated with the magic of fairy tales. Whether the stories include fairy godmothers, princes, or talking inanimate objects, these stories tend captivate their young audiences, allowing their imaginations to explore the charming storylines.

On Saturday afternoon, ACCESS County Community Support Services hosted a princess event at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Here, through two separate sessions, around 50 youth from around the county were able to dress up in their fairy tale costumes and act like royalty, straight off of the pages of the stories they love to read, for the afternoon.

Wendy German, the Development Manager with ACCESS, said this special Lily and Gabby were two of the youth who enjoyed an afternoon of royal treatment event was a means to raise funds for during ACCESS’s princess fundraiser at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Saturday afternoon. this organization’s long list of services

that are provided throughout the county, including within the Municipality of Essex. It also gave ACCESS staff members an opportunity to provide information about its Keys Early Years Program.

The youth participants were able to sing favourite songs with a princess character, make crafts to bring home, and take a photo dressed in their creative costumes so they could remember participating in this special day for years to come.

The character princess onsite also gave each of the young participants a gift before they departed.

On January 28, ACCESS will host its annual Kingsville Polar Bear Dip. For more information about ACCESS and its upcoming events, log onto accesscounty. ca.

Heritage Essex hosts mini-golf fundraiser

by Sylene Argent On Friday evening, seven teams of four individuals teed off in the third minigolf fundraiser for Heritage Essex at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. The event, which had just four teams its first year, has certainly grown since its inception.

Tony Malkowski, Heritage Essex’s Board President, said kicking off the year with the mini-golf event is not only a way

to have fun during the time of year where some can begin to experience the winter blues, it could help Heritage Essex start 2017 with on a positive note in the bank, too.

Though the event took part on Friday the 13th, participants overlooked superstitions to have some fun and enjoy a pizza dinner. To help capture the spirit of the date, superstition facts were placed

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along the mini-golf route to further entertain and inform the golfers. Some of the facts dated back to as far as the 1300s.

In addition to attracting patrons to participate in the event, Heritage Essex also benefited from hole sponsors.

Volunteers and staff members were grateful to everyone’s participation to ensure the event was successful and provided for an evening of fun.

Malkowski said Heritage Essex members are trying to host several fundraising events throughout the year. Its major fundraiser is the Essex Train Show, which will take place over the February 25-26 weekend at Essex Public School.

The Essex Train Show, he said, is expected to attract a large number of vendors and many enthusiasts, who will display their large model train sets.

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The Voice Of Experience

Show offers a lot to hunters, collectors

by Evelyn Couch Celebrations The centennial of Essex being established as a village was cause for a great anniversary celebration.

Does anyone remember that Allan Thicke was one of the entertainers on celebration night? I remember having the privilege of interviewing him for a newspaper report.

Actually, I don’t remember anything about it except that unusual name was pronounced as if it were thick.

For that same concert event, a well-known Canadian band from Toronto was hired. I cannot remember that name. I do remember that the organizers worried that there would not be a good attendance; both from the standpoint of raising enough money to pay the entertainers and to have a decent size crowd to listen to them. The hall was packed!

Six years later, Essex’s population had grown enough to make it a town, and I wanted the council and organizers to celebrate that, but they thought it was too soon to hold another centennial event. I still think that phenomenal growth was really something to celebrate. That was just one of the unusual situations in this town’s early years.

We do have an unusual history with our explosions and rebellion. Can we think of something for a gala event?

Looking through the history book I do not find anything on that date. I did read that when there was entertainment at night the extra cost of keeping the power plant operating after regular hours required someone to pay for lt. When the power was used for longer hours in a day, that drain affected power in Windsor. A booster transformer had to be installed in Essex.

As a result, Charles Naylor, who supplied electrical power from his lumber mill, sold that source to the town. Then the Essex Light and Power Company was established.

That is off the subject of celebrations, so I am glad my publishers allow me to ramble.

to display at the show, among other long guns.

Holding up a gun that he said was a .25 caliber rolling block loaded rifle, Cooper said that particular one was a transition model, which replaced the black powder muzzel style and went to cartridge.

“They are very rare.

It’s a collectors’ item. I don’t think they would fire it,” Cooper said.

Perhaps the neatest gun in Cooper’s collection was a Winchester 16 gauge with a hammer, which he said would be used for “cowboy action shooting.”

History was certainly on display as well at the well-attended event at the Museum. One collector had several handguns that were carefully laid behind glass. There was an 1851 Colt Navy handgun, Walt Cooper of Kingsville at the gun show.

by Fred Groves Whether you were a hunter, a collector, or interested in history, there was plenty to see on Sunday morning at the Canadian Transportation

Museum & Heritage Village’s gun show.

One of the vendors at the show was Walt Cooper of Kingsville. He brought a couple of antiques that dated back over 100 years

which he commented was used in the military. Each troop would have its own identifying letter. For the Essex Troop, for example, there were only 55 of the guns issued.

Ed Landstrom came from Merlin and he also had several old guns in his collection for sale including the well-known Lee-Enfield rifle.

“That design came out in the 1890s,” Landstrom said of one of the models he brought.

“They produced them in India until the 1950s.”

Sunday’s show had a wide variety of items, including one vendor who brought along some WWII items, which included an interesting looking hand grenade launcher.

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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 12/15 N0P 2G0.

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Graduate or relevant knowledge of Word Press and social media is necessary, no experience required. Meticulous, honest, loyal, punctual, dependable, lacks interest in office politics. Willing to put in as many hours as needed (students schedules will be respected). Duties include repetitive activities, detailed observation, input and organization.

Deliver resume to suchiu@suchiu.com or Suchiu Art, 143 Keown St, Essex. 1-2t*

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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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Fax resume to 519-723-2336.

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Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn

www.tecumseh.ca

CALL FOR CORN FESTIVAL COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS Applications are being received from persons interested in serving on the Corn Festival Committee.

entertainment, as well as other responsibilities such as advertising/promotion, parking and security.

Application forms and additional information about the Corn Festival Committee are available on the Town’s website or by contacting Ext 101 or 117.

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HELP WANTED

The Corn Festival is a four day event, held in August on the weekend prior to the Labour Day weekend. This annual festival is located at Lacasse Park. The Festival is widely renowned and is named one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario.

BUS DRIVERS WANTED

The Corn Festival Committee is responsible for organizing the events associated with the Festival, including but not limited to the parade, carnival, large and small stage

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BADDER BUS OPERATIONS ESSEX, ON, CANADA

BUS DRIVERS WANTED Badder Bus Operations is looking for individuals to join our team of professional drivers at our depot in Essex, Ontario. Full time and part time positions are available immediately for a daily school bus shuttle within Essex County. These positions include evening and weekend work. A valid B-class license is required. Please email resume to jimb@badderbus.com or fax resume to (519) 480-0332.

Completed applications will be received either in person, mail or email, no later than Friday, February 3, 2017, and are to be delivered to the Tecumseh Town Hall or by email to lmoy@tecumseh.ca.

NEXT PHASE OF TOWN APP TARGETS BUSINESSES The Town of Tecumseh is taking their progressive web app to the next level with the launch of new channels and improvements to exis ng channels to promote business, employment opportuni es and events in the Town.

Two new channels have been launched tled “Now Hiring” and “Services”. These new channels follow the expansion of exis ng channels “Where to Eat” and “What to Do”. All four channels provide local businesses the opportunity to promote themselves to registered users, share informa on about the community and encourage everyone to shop and play in Tecumseh.

The goal when launching this app was to connect with our residents and businesses easily and through a mobile network. This opportunity will allow businesses to have a one-stop outreach for local residents.

The cost to use the app for businesses is free for the first year - 2017. All business owners have to do is register for the app at www.tecumsehapp.ca and start sharing details

they want promoted. All submissions will be subject to review for appropriateness prior to pos ng.

Users have the ability share informa on at the touch of a bu on on so many social media pla orms. This progressive web app provides an easy to use pla orm that can be accessed whether on-line or not, to get informa on quickly and easily.

The Tecumseh App was launched in August 2016 and provided registered users with informa on on municipal ac vi es and events. Broadening the channels now provides users with access to employment opportuni es, service and shopping informa on and local event details.

The app can be easily added to any mobile device and is available whether the user is connected to the internet or not.

Anyone with ques ons is welcome to contact the Town Hall at Ext. 150.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Tecumseh is accep ng resumes for the posi ons of: Student Employee – Engineering Student Employee – Water Student Employee – Facility Student Employee – Public Works Student Employee – Parks Lifeguard / Instructor

Further informa on on these Employment Opportuni es and other future opportuni es, as well as how to apply, is available on the Town’s Website. Qualified persons may send their resume to the Human Resources Officer, at the address indicated below or to hr@tecumseh.ca.

REMINDER OF CHANGE TO HARD-SIDED WASTE CONTAINERS The Town would like to remind all residents of the upcoming change to the household waste collec on.

Plas c garbage bags will not be accepted. A er January 1, 2017, household waste must be placed in a hard-sided container with a lid.

Informa on on acceptable hard-sided containers is available on the Town’s website at www.tecumseh.ca/ townhall/departmental-services/environmental/refuse_ containers. Residents should mark containers and lids with their address to prevent the or loss.

This change to collec on came into effect January 1, 2017. Any garbage not placed in a hard-sided container with a water ght lid will not be collected and property owners may be subject to fines. Hard-sided containers is the only change to household waste collec on at this me.

Items such as ma resses, couches, chair and similar

materials will con nue to be collected. However, we encourage all residents to consider recycling larger items with various local organiza ons that accept used furniture and clothing.

Residents and businesses are responsible for obtaining their own acceptable hard-sided garbage containers.

Many local hardware stores, department stores or other retailers provide various types of hard-sided garbage containers. Containers can also be rented from independent local suppliers for a small monthly fee.

Detailed informa on on garbage collec on can be found on the Town’s Website, and the Town App www.tecumsehapp.ca.

Ques ons regarding the elimina on of plas c bags from the list of acceptable garbage containers can be directed to the Public Works & Environmental Services Department at 519-735-2184 Ext. 142.

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).

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To place a personal notice, email your photo and content to essexfreepress@on.aibn.com or drop by our office at 16 Centre St., Essex. Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition.

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BIRTHDAYS

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Birth Announcement

Happy 80th Birthday

HENRICKS

Parents Jeff and Krista Henricks along with big brothers Max & Waylon are thrilled to announce the birth of Emerson MacKenzie born December 21, 2016 at 6:56 a.m. weighing 8 lbs.

4oz. Proud grandparents Keri & Kim Morris and Herb & Marianne Henricks are overjoyed to have another grandson. A big thank you to Dr. Victory and his staff for excellent prenatal care and to Dr. Suga and the nurses at Met hospital for a safe delivery and wonderful post delivery care.

Shirley Fox! Please come and join in the celebration.

Open House

Saturday, January 28 2pm to 4pm Viscount Estates Community Center.

Best Wishes only please.

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Voice Of Inspiration “There’s nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or more happy. Or more exasperated. Or more . . . secure.” ~ Jim Butcher

IN LOVING MEMORY

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CARD OF THANKS

Alexander I. “Muff ” MOFFAT We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our relatives, friends and neighbours for their support, kindness and generosity during the illness and loss of our husband and dad.We appreciated the floral tributes, donations, cards, gifts of food and all those who visited us to share their stories before, during and after the funeral. To the staff at Erie Shores Hospice – we can never thank you enough for all you did for us. Rev. Kim Gilliland for the incredible service, David Lightfoot for the music and Belleview Golf Club for opening your doors and allowing us to host our reception.Kevin Reid and our staff at Reid Funeral Home – everyone went above and beyond for us – thank you!

We always knew we lived in a very special community but the past few weeks have made us realize how truly lucky we are. ~ Thank you, Evelyn, Lorna and Craig and Billy and Kerri

Charles Croft April 20, 1935 - January 22, 2012

No matter how our lives may change, no matter what we do, We’ll never forget those precious years, the ones we had with you. ~ Loved always; Evelyn, Arlene, Mike Laurie, Ken, Ken, Monique, and families.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RANDY!!

Congratulations on Winning the“65” Corvair! _________________________________________________________

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Memorial verses available

What’s Going On...

JAN. 25 - The Essex & District Horticultural Society Meeting at Essex Retirees’ Social Club, at 7:30 pm. Speaker Marg Dudley, soil container garden. All are welcomed.

FEB. 21 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Centre Sports Complex in the Shaheen Room, from 1-7pm. www.blood.ca. 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

FEB. 25 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING - At Colasanti’s Greenhouses, Ruthven. At 9 a.m. Call Paul: 519-738-3476 for more information.

Say I Love You With A Personal Greeting!

Let everyone know with your announcement here!

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Essex Ravens Novice Major News submitted to EFP The Ravens started 2017 with the final two Bluewater league games against Lasalle and Belle River. In the Lasalle game, the Ravens came out slow and gave up two goals in the first period, to go down 2-0. The players would slowly find their skating legs after not having any game action for over a week.

However, it wouldn’t be enough, as the Ravens would fall 2-0.

Two days later, the Ravens welcomed a red-hot Belle River team to the barn for the final league game of the year. Belle River led 1-0 after the first period, as the Ravens had difficulty getting the puck to the net. The second period would have only one goal, scored with Essex matching the score at two. The third

period was a see-saw affair with Belle River taking the lead only to have Essex battle back to tie. Unfortunately, Belle River would get one late in the game to win 3-2. Essex finished fourth in league play and second place amongst “A” center teams. This second place finish afforded the Ravens a first round bye in play-downs. With at least three weeks off, the team looked to fill its schedule with exhibition games.

The team had two exhibition games.

The first was an outdoor game against the moms from the team. Looking for payback from the prior year beatdown, the moms were looking to bring their “A-game” to the ice at Lanspeary park in Windsor. Unfortunately, for the moms, the kids were raring to go and

would not let up, dominating the game from start to finish. Even a late roster addition of Jeffica S wouldn’t help the moms enough in this one. The team enjoyed a party later that night and thanks to the coaches for getting the kids awesome gongshow hockey hats.

The Ravens ended the week with an exhibition game against Belle River. The team played a very solid game in this game, with strong play from every player, including an undermanned defensive unit. A final score of 1-1 was reflective of the hard fought action.

The Ravens are awaiting their next

opponent in play downs. The coaches were pleased with the efforts exhibited against Belle River and reminded the team to carry that intensity into the upcoming practices.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

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

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

Pastor Jay spoke on how 2017 holds something-breakthrough! Hope, with a tenacity of a lion, an active waiting.

Antioch is a community of hope-filled people.

If you would like to be baptized, contact the church office.

For the next two Wednesday nights, we have worship and prayer.

Revolution Youth Conference is at Zion Christian Centre in Chatham. Permission forms are available at the Connect Centre.

Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturday’s, 9 a.m.-noon.

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

Be blessed!

Join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. Arnie Palmer will read the Holy Scriptures. Jean Matalik and Madeline Pehleman will greet you at the door.

The lunch after the service is a Pot Luck. Bring your favourite dish to share with us.

Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List.

Need a good book or DVD to watch?

Check out the Library located in the Round Room. The children ‘slibrary is located in the Sunday School area.

The Essex Ministerial invites you to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Sunday, January 22 at 3pm at the Holy Name of Jesus RC Church in Essex. Judith Brown from the Sunparlour Pregnancy and Resource Centre will speak.

Our Annual Meeting is on Sunday, January 29. Please note there will be no potluck. Instead, breakfast will be served. Breakfast is at 8:30am and the meeting will follow.

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Cottam Soccer!

LEAGUELINEUP.COM/COTTAMSOCCERASSOCIATION OFFICE MANAGER / BOOKKEEPER Our client has an immediate opening for an office manager / bookkeeper who will report directly to the president.

Responsibilities and duties will include the following: • Entering of data and maintenance of complete general ledger via Sage 50 • Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations • Reconciliation of accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers • Communication with customers and vendors • Maintenance of payroll records and related filing requirements • Timely and accurate filing of necessary government filings • Preparation of internal financial reports for management on a timely basis • Liaison with external accountants regarding year-end financial statements Experience with Sage 50, Microsoft Excel, government filings and the greenhouse and construction industry would be an asset. This position requires a self-motivated individual. Remuneration will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward your resume and cover letter via email or fax to: Michelle Boutros Collins Barrow Leamington LLP Email - mboutros@cbleamington.com Fax - (S19) 326-7008

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Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Continued from Page 15 pickup on Sunday, January 22.

Choir Practice: Mondays at 6pm.

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

Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Looking for something to do during the long, cold winter days? Come out on Tuesdays to SA Connections from 10-1p.m. On January 24th, Major Shirley Roberts is doing a presentation on Newfoundland. Men and women of all ages are welcome to attend. Enjoy fun , fellowship, and a free lunch. Bible Study, led by Major Shirley follows at 1p.m.

Please note that our next movie night is Sunday, Jan. 29th at 6p.m. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the evening!

Just a reminder that the next Messy Church is Thursday, Jan. 26th from 6-8p.m.

At 10:30a.m. Sundays , Major Sam Roberts leads us in Family Worship. We invite you to join us and to stay for refreshments and fellowship after the service.

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.

GEMS & Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1-8 are invited to attend.

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 to three top scores for Saturday’s Euchre were held by Judy Cribley, Floyd Cascadden, and Evelyn Vivier.

Donna Eyraud had high score at Monday night Pepper. Louise Perrault and Evelyn had the most peppers and Anna Dobson was the low.

At Tuesday afternoon Pepper, Dorothy Fields had the most peppers. Virgery Cascadden had high score, Judy Lane was second, and Donna Eyraud had low score.

At Wednesday night Pepper, Debbie Monchamp had the most peppers, Louise Perrault had high score, and George Diesbourg with the lowest score.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

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Alter Servers are needed. Grade 3 and older, please consider this worthy ministry, Offered to student’s volunteer hours. Training provided. Please see Fr. Dave.

Life Night for grades 9-12 is on January 22. Mass at 7pm, and Life Night until 9:45pm. Edge, for grades 6-8 isn January 18, from 7-8:30pm. Quest is grades 3-5 and they will meet January 25, from 6:30-7:45pm, for a winter games night.

A Parish Breakfast to benefit the Youth Conference to Steubenville, will be offered on Sunday, Jan. 29 after morning masses. Free-will offering appreciated.

There is a bake sale on February 4 & 5 after mass, in the Gather space.

There is a General Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7pm in the St. Joseph’s meeting room. New members are welcome.

God bless and have a great week!

Trinity Church We keep in our prayers Bill, Wendy, Erin, Lydia, Art, and Doris.

The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Norma Conrick, given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec and family.

The ladies are doing a great job on the fidget blankets for the elderly in area nursing homes. It will be a wonderful feeling when we have enough done to make our first delivery. Keep up the good works ladies! A big thank you to all who have donated things for this project and donations are still being needed, such as large buttons, clips, and anything we can sew on to these blankets to keep those seniors’ hands busy.

Our annual Vestry meeting will take place on Sunday, January 29th, following the service. Everyone’s input is needed, so please plan to attend.

Remember to visit our little library found near the ramp behind the church. Feel free to take a book to enjoy or leave one for others to enjoy.

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

Essex United Church Our Sunday services begin at 10:30am. A great way to start your week.

The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them at the gym. For the month of January, our food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

We are gearing up for our Annual Murder Mystery Dinner this spring. Details soon!

The Mission Group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7pm in the St. Mary’s Boardroom.

Next Fish Fry is on January 27 at 4:30-7:30pm for Our Lady of Guadalupe Home.

Basketball Free Throw is Thursday, Jan. 26 at Essex High School for ages 9-14. For more information, contact Chris at: 519-776-5157.

If you are celebrating a special wedding anniversary this year (1st, 5, 10, etc.), you are invited to join us on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 11am mass.

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January 22 is the third Sunday after Epiphany. Door Greeters are Hazel & Jerry Farough, Elder on Duty is Jennifer Reeb. Church lock-up is Cliff Campeau. If you would like to be a Door Greeter, please let the office know. Thank you!

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Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

If you are celebrating a special wedding anniversary this year, please sign up at the back of the church. There will be a reception in the hall in February.

The Jubilee Refugee committee will meet on Monday, January 23rd at 6:30p.m. in St. Mary’s hall.

The Mission Club is collecting sweaters of all sizes for the migrant workers in Essex County.

A Pasta dinner night will be on Tuesday, February 7th at St. Mary’s hall.

There is a joint Parish Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8th at St. John’s church basement meeting room.

A Parish Mission will take place from February 19th to 22nd at Holy Name of Jesus Church at 7p.m. each night with Padre Felipe Scott with the Family of Jesus Healers order from Tampa, Florida.

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

Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, Jan. 9th the Euchre winners were George Diesbourg, Bernice Price, Flo Rivest, Fr. Larry Mousseau, Joanne McMurren, Edna Chevalier, Dave McMurren, and LeRoy Davison.

Pepper winners for Wednesday were Dave McMurren, Donna Poisson, Helene Manley, Theresa Rivait, Mike Renaud, and Colleen Chevalier.

Friday night Euchre winners were George Diesbourg, Dave McMurren, Jean Matalik, Mary Demars, George Sutherland, and Mike Renaud. Join us for a friendly and fun game of cards. Contact Irene at 519-975-2283.

Cottam United Church submitted by Helen McLeod

Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30am, our doors are open and so are our hearts.

Robbie Burns Dinner: Saturday, January 28th at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Limited tickets. Contact Pastor Kim for tickets and more information.

The Official Board Meeting is Wednesday, January 25 at 7pm.

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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.

Essex Community Services Happy New Year from Essex Community Services! Come on out to join us for a “Fight the Winter Blues” Quarter Auction. All proceeds stay local, supporting programs and services at Essex Community Services. It will be held Friday, January 27 at 6pm, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Harrow. For more info, please call us at 519-776-4231.

Golden Age Golf Report We welcomed new members Ron and Barb Fick. Barb managed 2 aces on her first outing. Congratulations Barb. 41 golfers descended onto the course.

Leading the ace parade with 4 was Bryon Walker, followed closely with 3 each by Jim Allan, Laurie Hylton, Moe Scratch, Barry Sweet, and Bill Ward.

Recording 18 were Gary Honey, Bryon Walker (2), Laurie Hylton, Julia Kos, Ernie Vandenberg, Bob Martin, Mike Binder, Moe Scratch, Tom Hyatt, Tony Hudvagner, and Bob McWilliam. A strong score of 36 over 18 holes was registered by Laurie Hylton with Barry Sweet and Julia Kos each delivering 37. Continuing his strong play, Laurie Hylton carded a 74 over 36 holes with Bob Martin, and Bill Ward in close pursuit with 77, and Julia Kos with 78.

The first place bragging rights was earned by team 4, who managed a 238 [Laurie Hylton, Julia Kos, Jack Gisi]. Team 8 secured second place with 239 [Bill Ward, Kathy Bradley, Cathy Dewhurst]. On the strength of a 243, team 6 nailed down the third and final spot with 243 [Ernie Vandenberg, Bob Martin, Gerrit Vriesen].

We resume play on January 19th at 9:30am. Please arrive by 9am as we will present and discuss a plan of membership recruitment.

Sue Anderson is our Guest speaker on February 5.

The next Iler Lodge service is at 2pm, on February 7. Volunteers welcomed.

The 2017 Door Greeter list is currently being worked on. Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board if you would like to be a greeter. Thank you for your participation.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our Annual Vestry Meeting is on Sunday, February 5th. Instead of the usual 8am and 11am services this day, we will have a service at 9:30am and Vestry will follow along with brunch.

There is a Communion Service at Iler Lodge on Thursday, January 19th at 10:30a.m. and also at Country Village on Tuesday, January 24th at 10:30a.m.

Our monthly pasta dinners resume on Friday, February 3rd @ 5:00 - 6:30pm, with takeout available.

Please remember our clothing cupboard when you are cleaning out your closets.

Donations can be dropped off Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings at the

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Junior spikers win twice A 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria remembered

Bill Willms’ red-and-white 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria in sales brochure.

Bill Willms was born in 1937 and grew up on the family farm on the 5th concession, north of Leamington, Ontario. As a teenager, he bombed around town in a black and lowered 1948 Mercury 114 two-door sedan with a full-race flathead.

After he blew the motor, he began looking for another car.

By the spring of 1958, Bill was working full-time at the local Heinz plant. Now he had a steady pay cheque and could buy a car on his own. Jack Larsh had a redand-white 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria 2-door hardtop and it was for sale. Bill signed papers at the local credit union and bought Jack’s car.

It had a 292 V8 and automatic transmission. Bill squealed the tires a few times but was hungry for more horsepower. Bill and his friend Jim Dick punched out the 292 to 312 (same as Thunderbird Special V8) and local mechanic named Bill Kondruk modified the automatic transmission for drag racing. Bill could now squeal his tires at 70 miles an hour, and he did.

A crack developed on the body below the rear of the 2-door hardtop roof, a common problem on hardtops but not on sedans, with their more rigid roof line. Bill took his car to Bob Burdick’s body shop just north of town. Bob added extra metal to the body where it cracked and Bill’s car was as good as new again.

His car had two safety features installed at the factory as standard equipment: a deep-dish steering wheel and safety door locks. Bill’s car also had the optional padded dash but not the optional seat belts.

In the summer of 1958, Bill drove to Kitchener in his ’56 Fairlane Victoria to visit a friend. That’s where Bill saw a 1931 Chrysler sedan with dual sidemounts and a trunk on a rack at the back. It wasn’t running so Bill was able to buy it for $30. He and his friend towed the car to Leamington behind his ’56 Ford.

The ’56 is now long gone but Bill got the ‘31 Chrysler running and drove it around town for the next 58 years.

He recently downsized into an apartment. The Chrysler is now with daughter Natalie and her husband, keeping it in the family.

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.”

EDHS junior girls’ teammates Brooke Salter and Julia Incitti go up for a block against Massey.

by Fred Groves The Essex District High School junior girls’ volleyball team continues to dominate in the WECSSAA Tier I league, having picked up two more wins last week.

On Wednesday at home against Massey, the girls won 25-7, 25-18, 2519, and then the next day in Kingsville, topped the Cavaliers 25-11, 25-16,

25-14.

With two games left in the regular schedule, the Red Raiders are 7-1.

In senior action, Massey and Kingsville beat the Essex girls.

• Still with volleyball, outside hitter Cameron Branch had three kills and four points to help the Nipissing Lakers to a 3-0 win over Trent in university action.

• Blake Harnadek poured in 13 points last Thursday to lead the EDHS junior boys’ basketball team to a 4832 win over Belle River.

Picking up their fourth straight WECSSAA win, the Red Raiders received nine points each from Kaidyn Blair and Kage Prieur.

• In senior boys’ basketball action, the Red Raiders came up short 4744 to Belle River. Jomar Camponia and Mason Kapetanov each had 13 points for Essex.

• The boys’ hockey team from Essex fell short 6-5 against visiting Sandwich last week.

Scoring for the hosts were Liam Hall, Connor Segean, Nolan Miller, Calvin Ross, and Josh Amyotte.

• At the 36th Annual CanAm Indoor Track and Field Meet at the University of Windsor on the weekend, EDHS grad Chelsea Salter helped the host Lancers to a third place finish in the 4x800 women’s relay race. In the 1,000m, she ran a 3:15.67.

Madeline McCloskey ran a 10.06 in the women’s 60m hurdles.

• Alex Friesen of Essex had an assist for the Carleton Place Canadians as they lost 3-2 to Ottawa in Junior ‘A’ hockey on Friday night.

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

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Essex Ravens Atom Minor - Winning silver, with a touch of gold

Pictured above: Front Row L-R: Dominic DeZorzi, Keegan Carswell, Middle Row L-R: Parker Deshaies, Evan Heath, Kadyn Ellis, Riley Zanier, Cody Chauvin, Eddie Hickson, Mitchell Hickson Back Row L-R: Nash Driedger, Bryce Belleau, Kael Davidson, Josh Bleau, Trent Rudge, Travis Rivest, Luke Market, Parker Wuerch, Coaches: Mark Bleau, Rob Belleau, Kurt Rivest, Brian Wuerch

submitted to EFP The International Silver Stick hockey tournament is a highly regarded event. The winners of the regional qualifiers square off to compete for the coveted Silver Stick. The Essex Ravens Atom Minor hockey team, having won the Woodstock Regional Qualifier, sized up its opponents and knew winning would be no easy task.

During the round robin portion of the tournament, the Ravens battled hard,

to finish with a three win, one tie, no loss record.

The team defeated the Nickel City Devils by a score of 4-2, the St. Clair Shores Saints 4-0, the Newmarket Redmen 5-2, and tied the Whitby Wildcats 2-2. The seven points that the Ravens earned placed them first in Division 1, and a spot in the semi-finals.

As the top seed in Division 1, Essex was matched up against the second place finisher in Division 2, the Innisfil Winterhawks. The two

teams traded opportunities throughout the first period, but neither team scored.

In the second period, with Innisfil on a power play,

the Winterhawks got the first goal of the game. In a flurry of activity in the Winterhawk crease, an Innisfil player covered a loose puck. The Ravens were awarded a penalty shot, and would make no mistake with it. Tied at one, the game moved into overtime.

The minutes ticked by, and with each buzzer, player after player was removed from the ice until only two from each team remained. A seemingly innocent shot at the Innisfil net slipped through the goaltender’s legs, ending the additional 12 minutes of overtime and sending Essex into the finals.

The final game rematched Essex against the Whitby Wildcats who had defeated the St. Thomas Stars in the semi-

final. The Ravens jumped out to an early lead, but Whitby answered before the period ended. The Wildcats scored again in the second to take a 2-1 lead. In the third period, Essex had a goal disallowed, only to score seconds later, following the faceoff and tying the game. An Essex high stick called back another Ravens goal, but the boys would not take no for an answer. They battled hard and followed up with a goal, taking a 3-2 lead. With under two minutes remaining, the Ravens were assessed a penalty and the Wildcats

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pulled its goalie for a 6 on 4 advantage. Essex however, refused to give up another goal and held on to win! Gloves, helmets, and sticks were flying at the sound of the buzzer!

The Essex Ravens Atom Minors hoisted the Silver Stick as a team.

The champions fought through illness, injury, and some of the best teams in Ontario. The Ravens proved that a small town, with a big heart, can challenge to be the best, based on hard work and team spirit! GO RAVENS!

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Photo by Laurie Beaten- 73’s Captain Dallas Pereira skates in what would be his last full game as a 73 on Tuesday against Mooretown. Pereira suffered a broken leg Friday.

by Garrett Fodor This past week, the Essex 73’s had two games on the schedule.

The home team earned a win and etched a loss on the stats. Friday’s game against Lakeshore was the team’s biggest loss and will be felt for the remainder of the season as 73’s captain, Dallas Pereira, collided with Lakeshore Canadiens forward, Ameen Fadel, midway through the first period. He suffered a broken leg that will required surgery. Pereira is out for the remainder of the season in what was his last season of junior hockey.

Essex began a week of action last Tuesday evening as the team hosted the Mooretown Flags. Early in the game, Flags’ forward, Nolan Riley, beat 73’s goalie, Jax Dhondt, with the man-advantage just ten minutes into the first period. The visitors led 1-0 after one period, with the shots reading 1411.

In the final 40 minutes, Essex scored three straight goals from its veterans William Stadder,

Eric Shaw, and Michael Vieira, obtaining a two-goal lead with 17 minutes remaining in the third period. The Flags came back, scoring five minutes apart, to tie the game up to make the final ten minutes of regulation interesting.

However, neither team was able to capitalize.

In the overtime frame, William Stadder was the hero as he maneuvered his way through the three Flags players on the ice and beat Hakr with a quick snapshot. Essex prevailed 4-3. Shots in the game read 43-28, in favour of Essex.

Closing out the week, Essex traveled to Lakeshore to face the Canadiens in a battle for first place. With a win, the Canadiens would draw even with 73’s in the standings, while having two games at hand.

The first period could not have been more perfect for Essex as its players jumped out to a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes.

Stadder opened the scoring before new 73, and former LaSalle Viper, Michael Ruttinger closed it out in the final minute of the period. It concluded a near flawless period for

the team as the players outshot the Canadiens 12-6. Had it not been for Canadiens goalie Mitch Topliffe, the game could have been more of a highscoring affair.

Things took a turn for the worst in the second period, as the Canadiens responded in scoring a pair of goals two minutes apart.

In the third period, teams exchanged goals, including a pair of goals coming from Ameen Fadel for Lakeshore. It looked like Lakeshore would prevail 4-3, before Essex’s Tyler Boughner was able to jump on a loose puck in front of Topliffe with four seconds remaining in regulation.

In overtime, Topliffe went down as he collided with Eric Shaw, who suffered a head injury and did not return to the crease, forcing Lakeshore to put in a cold Colin Tetreault. Luckily for Tetreault, Canadiens captain Michael Long alleviated the stress and opportunities he faced.

Long skated end to end before making a couple passes to Jake Nimmo, who was able to beat a sprawling Dhondt. Shots were 35-24 in favour of Essex.