Essex Free Press - November 13, 2014

Vol. 134

A LOOK INSIDE Lucier Estates Tenants Association becoming organized PAgE 3 ________________ An abundance of academic excellence at EDHS PAgE 5 _______________ Observing Remembrance Day in Essex PAgE 10 ________________ 3 on 3 memorial tournament gives back to the community PAgE 13 ________________ Jingle Bell run provides plenty of fun PAgE 18 ________________

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Woodslee honours veterans

by Sylene Argent Over 100 patrons, including Woodslee area residents and local veterans, headed to the new Millen Community Centre and Library on Saturday evening to participate in the annual Honouring the Veterans event.

This annual special occasion is hosted to let area veterans know their sacrifices have not been forgotten and are appreciated.

This dinner also pays tribute to soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Beginning with a wreath laying and flag raising ceremony in front of the newly built Millen Community Centre, the event patrons then headed into the large meeting room inside of the facility to listen to live music

Veterans Ed Caza and Larry Costello salute during Woodslee’s honouring the Veterans event on Saturday evening.

entertainment, hear words of thanks to the veterans, and enjoy a meal.

The Woodslee Millen Group hosted this yearÕ s Honouring the Veterans event. Club President Donna Roubos was extremely grateful to the many who volunteered to ensure the dinner event went as smoothly as possible; and that so many individuals came out to show their appreciation to veterans for the sacrifices they made for freedom in Canada. Ò IÕ m so glad to see so many out,Ó Roubos said before the Woodslee Millen Group and volunteers served dinner. She thanked all those who attended the event for taking the time to honour local

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Woodslee honours veterans... veterans, showing deep respect for their sacrifices in providing freedom.

The event is a way the Woodslee community can Ò show veterans how much we care,Ó she said.

She continued, Ò Even though it was very cold I always get this feeling every time I see that flag raised and the wreaths placed, especially with Theresa Charbonneau raising that flag. I have to really control myself because it is so touching.Ó Charbonneau is the mother of fallen soldier Cpl. Andrew Grenon.

Local historian Linda Iler welcomed the veterans to the facility as the emcee, noting

the event honoured Canadian veterans from WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Korea, current conflicts, and those who have participated in peacekeeping missions.

Leading up to and on November 11, Canadians take the time to honour the courage of those who made sacrifices, including the supreme sacrifice, for freedom, Iler said.

Area Girl Guide and Scouting groups were present to take part in honouring veterans during the dinner event.

Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain was happy to see those youth in attendance.

Keeping youth involved in events

such as SaturdayÕ s dinner helps them to understand how important it is to remember and honour veterans. Ò ItÕ s important to say thank you to veterans,Ó Bain said. Ò ItÕ s important to say thanks for the sacrifices they made for freedom.Ó Saying thank you, however, is not just for Remembrance Day, Bain commented. He encourages everyone to take the time to thank a veteran all year long.

WWII Navy veteran Larry Costello is always pleased to attend the Honouring the Veterans event in Woodslee.

Woodslee may be a small community, but it has a big heart, he commented.

Costello served in the Navy for many years, and all of his siblings contributed during WWII in a variety of ways, including joining the armed forces, the air force, or serving as a nurse. Because of these contributions, and because of the

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contributions made by the many of the soldiers and veterans he has come to know, Costello has dedicated much of his life in aiding veterans, and he is happy to be dedicated to that work.

When Costello meets a fellow veteran, he wants to reach out to shake that personÕ s hand, to say thank you for his or her service. He looks forward to attending next yearÕ s event.

Essex MP Jeff WatsonÕ s assistant Cyril Bagin said he was honoued to attend the event on WatsonÕ s behalf.

Before the dinner event, Roubos and others took to the track behind the new Millen Community Centre to raise money for the proposed Woodslee Memorial Cenotaph project.

Those who collected pledges for the walk-a-thon raised over $1200. Roubos noted more funds are expected to be handed in for this fundraising effort, and she is pleased with the amount raised. The group hopes to raise the funds to erect a cenotaph on the Millen Community Centre property.

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Mini golf for a mini fundraiser

by Jennifer Cranston Maveric Stephens, Jacob Heath and Cody Meloche play games at ColasantiÕ s while they wait for the adults to finish a pizza dinner. A mini golf tournament is about to begin.

Heritage Essex held a mini fundraiser at ColasantiÕ s on Friday night. Seven teams of four squared off on the golf course to raise about $350. The combined contributions of sponsors: Ken Knapp Ford, Countryside Chrysler and Reid Funeral Home covered the cost of the event. All the money raised that night goes into running the Essex Train Station.

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Lucier Estates Tenants Association becoming organized

by Jennifer Cranston Last Sunday the meeting room at the Lucier Estates Community Centre was packed with a fledgling tenants association formed to address issues between the residents there and the management company, M.E.T. Management.

The bulk of the current issues stem from the extreme rise in taxes due to the management company having the trailer park designated a condominium. When this happened, the Municipal Property Assessment

Corporation had to reevaluate the property as individual lots.

This is the first time this type of designation has been placed on a trailer park in Ontario, and MPAC admits there is very little market information to help them with their assessment. It is currently in the process of a third assessment of the community in an effort to bring tax assessments to a reasonable level.

Tenants in Lucier Estates pay taxes to M.E.T. in their rental

Another question addressed the idea that the only tax bill they get is from the management company. Because they don’t own the land, they get no official property tax bills from the municipality.

The group is angry and frustrated and several times the meeting had to be called to order as emotions got the better of people.

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche and Essex Director of Corporate Services Donna Hunter were on hand to help answer questions about the several processes involved and explain what the Town can and cannot do to help.

Unfortunately most of the issue is out of municipal jurisdiction, as property tax laws are governed by the Province.

Many of the issues raised by the residents surround conflict with M.E.T. Ò You can put some pressure on them (M.E.T.) can’t you?” asked Peddle.

Meloche explained that there really were no legal options for him or the town to assist. Ò I can ask them,Ó he said. “They can also tell me to go pound salt.”

agreement. Many of them had tax bills skyrocket as much as 200 per cent.

Doug Peddle is an originator of the group and one of his purposes for this meeting was to make sure he had the agreement of the association regarding questions the group will bring to a lawyer in coming weeks.

One of the questions on his list asked about reimbursements for improvements made by tenants to M.E.T. land to protect their homes from flooding.

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IÕ ve always been one of those people who resented Christmas carols in November.

Retailers encourage holiday shopping as soon as they can get away with it, generally before the Halloween jack-o-lantern is thrown out. This bothers me because I have always seen this as extreme commercialization of Christmas.

It also bothers me because the longer we have to shop for Christmas the more we are likely to spend.

IÕ ve come to realize that retailers are not the only ones who need us to get in the spirit of Christmas early.

Groups like the Goodfellows, the Salvation Army, food banks and toy drives all need us to get in the giving mood as soon as possible because they need those weeks of preparation and extra donations to give Christmas to people who may never see the inside of a mall in December.

The people who will have to stand in the same long lines at the

grocery store, to buy basic essentials but never a turkey or a ham, need us to feel generous in November.

The child who knows better than to ask Santa for the latest toy, or electronic gadget, needs us to feel the warmth of holiday giving when we hear the bells at a Salvation Army Kettle.

I donÕ t resent the early on-set of the holidays the way I used to. It does make Christmas more commercial, and it is just a ploy to get us to open our wallets more often over a longer period of time.

The side effect of retailerÕ s heavy and creative marketing is that we feel more generous at the canned good drive, and we dig a little deeper for change when we pass the Salvation Army Kettle or a Goodfellow waving a newspaper.

And these are good things, these are some of the best parts of the holidays and this is why I no longer grumble about having to listen to

Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer about 20,000 times over the last eight weeks of the year.

I hope that this year those who are in a position to be generous are inspired by the festive decorations and corny music. I hope the abundance of toy advertisements reminds people that those ads work on all children, whether their parents can afford it or not. While many of us deal with issues of over indulgence while planning our Christmas dinner, I hope we remember that some families wonÕ t have three or four Christmas dinners to eat, but rather make one Christmas dinner last over a whole week.

So, Merry Christmas in November! May your joy last until yearÕ s end.

Letter to the Editor To Whom this may Concern: I would like to express my sincerest thanks to the many kind people who assisted me when I fell this afternoon on Talbot Street, especially the lady who called 911 and the young lady who recognized me and called for help so that my family could be notified. I would also like to thank the Essex Fire Rescue Team

and the EMS for the quick and efficient manner in which they came to my rescue Also, to the very kind lady who lent me her blue blanket for my head. Please call me at (519) 776-9876 so that I may return it to you.

In appreciation, Anna Hurst.

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Do you know a veteran? How many of us actually know a living veteran of World War II? And should I write about that again this year? Yes, if we are going to keep our vow to never forget. To me that is gratifying because I was chided a few years after the war ended by fellow CGIT leaders for talking to the young girls in the group about the tragedy. I believe that young people for generations to come should be told of the tremendous sacrifice made that allows them freedom in their lifetime.

Why did young men go? I heard many reasons and the greatest one was that their country needed them and that Britain must be supported if Canada was going to be free. Other reasons were because others were signing the list; that they wanted to avoid being forced to go by inscription; that they wanted to choose the service they preferred, because they were out of work and this was a means of income, and because opportunity was available that would not be easily reached otherwise.

All of those reasons may have vanished for many

with the impact of what they had to do and killing other human beings was a difficult assignment. But what made them our heroes is that they saw the task ahead and stayed steadfast in the duty with integrity and sincerity, even though they carried on in great fear.

Another reason we need to remember is there are those who try to tell us the conditions wrought by the enemy were exaggerated, even some say they never happened.

Those of us who lived in those days know such ideas are denial of a grave reality.

We heard much about Dunkirk and Dieppe but little about the battle of the Atlantic, and nothing about what became known as the DevilÕ s Brigade. I talked to two men about that small but tremendous force and it was so real to one in particular that he could not finish recalling the agony.

There are those of us who waited at home in fear for our loved ones, but we donÕ t want to talk about that because we do not want to take away from the importance of what our men went through.

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An abundance of academic excellence at EDHS all. This year those awards went to Emma Kovacs, Tori Brown, Lauren Zelco, Zoie Chadwick and Noel Devaere.

Brown received several awards that night. Ò I put my all into everything,Ó she said. Ò It would be nice to win a scholarship but it is not a main focus.Ó The grade 11 students hopes to one day be an optometrist.

Kovacs is in grade ten. She received awards for her performance in grade nine.

“I work extremely hard,” she said.

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Mrs. Ouellette presents Olivia Bernath with her Honour Roll pin at the EDHS Academic Awards Banquette on Nov. 5.

by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Red Raiders may have a reputation for being good athletes, but last Wednesday night was about the RaidersÕ academic achievements. Ò Tonight we celebrate the championships won in the classroom,Ó said emcee Ron Ricci.

Around 500 people filled a hall at the Ciociaro Club to celebrate the academic excellence of about 250 students.

While many of the recipients have graduated and some had other engagements, only about 165 students were present to collect their awards. In spite of that it was still one of the largest Academic Awards banquets on record for the school of about 740 students.

Highest Proficiency Awards are given to the student from each grade, who earned the highest average over

She hopes to have a career related to math and science but has yet to decide what field to go into.

Chadwick is in grade 12. Next year she plans to study English and psychology at the University of Windsor.

She says she works hard just because she likes the feeling of getting good grades.

Zelco is in grade 11 and hopes to go into medicine.

Ricci said he is extremely proud of all the award winners.

Mrs. Shaw presents Evan Davis with the Drama Award.

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A Mini Cooper for the new addition

by Jennifer Cranston Chris and Shannon Renaud accept a miniature Mini-Cooper from Christine Chittle-Bitton, Bev Garrod and Jessie Basden of The Co-operators of Essex. The expectant Essex couple were the winners of a raffle at a Bellies and Bumps expo held recently in Windsor. Their first child is expected to arrive in April, so it will be some time before he or she can use the toy, but Dad says it will be a nice decoration in the nursery until then.

Financial Advisor ChittleBitton, who recently took over The Co-operators office, says the reason they get involved in events for young families is because it is the best time to think about protecting your family with insurance and investing for your childÕ s future with things like education savings plans.

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Back to the classics-Ashley Kemeny launches rock ‘n roll EP

by Sylene Argent Ò I love rock Ô n roll,Ó may be a Joan Jett tune, but it is also a motto EssexÕ s Ashley Kemeny has lived by since she was around seven years old.

And Kemeny is looking to the community to head online to check out the three new tunes she recently recorded for her rock Ô n roll debut EP, Ò Hell and Back.Ó Kemeny, now 20, has always found listening to

music to be a resource to help her go through some of the challenges life has thrown her way.

From a young age, Kemeny knew music was her passion. And she explored this creative avenue by learning to play the guitar, and further developing her vocals.

Kemeny, for as long as she can remember, has been writing her own songs, even though some of those inaugural tunes are now

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The songs are available on iTunes and Amazon.

People who knew Kemeny were surprised she didnÕ t go country with her EP, having grown up on a farm with a childhood passion of horse-back riding. The feedback she has received so far on the album has been positive, noting many commented her voice is powerful with a wide range. Ò I wanted to record the songs because IÕ ve been singing and writing songs for a long time. I put my foot down after saying itÕ ll be impossible. I did research and told myself I would do it because itÕ s

what IÕ ve always wanted to do,Ó Kemeny explained.

Kemeny got introduced into rock Ô n roll through listening to Avril Lavigne in her youth. And as she explored more artists, began to resonate with classic rock. Songs from Heart, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac, and Led Zeppelin were constant selections on her play list.

Using the inspiration and influence of these favourite bands and artists, Kemeny decided last year

it was time to record her own EP. She took a year to work on the songs before heading into the recording studio. The first track shares the title of the album Ò Hell and Back.Ó The second tune is called Ò Never Take me Down.Ó And the final song, which is a slow song, is called Ò Anniversary Song.Ó One of the most memorable moments for Kemeny was seeing Heart play in Ohio. And through this experience, she found the encouragement she

needed to peruse a music career. Ò ItÕ s such a motivation to see musicians you love perform. I was just thinking Ô that could be me someday.Õ Ó As a huge Heart fan, Kemeny follows the Wilson sisters on many social media outlets.

And has also been brave enough to post a few videos of her sing Heart tunes. The first one she posted was of herself

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ERCA Supports Ontario’s Efforts to Combat Invasive Species

submitted to EFP The Essex Region Conservation Authority supports OntarioÕ s reintroduction of the Invasive Species Act. Ò If successful, the proposed legislation should help to prevent and slow the spread of those invasive species that pose the highest risk to OntarioÕ s environment and economy,Ó explained Richard Wyma, ERCAÕ s General Manager.

The legislation is the first of its kind in Canada and would give the province powers to intervene earlier with a wide range of potentially dangerous fish, plants and animals. It provides new regulations and penalties to help deter the introduction and spread of these species.

Once passed, this PASS TIMEwill IN LINE. legislation give Ontario new tools and authority to ban activities such as possessing and transporting certain high risk invasive species.

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invasive species, and modernized inspection systems.

Ò Invasive species are one of the most significant threats to our ecosystems,Ó adds ERCA Conservation Biologist Dan Lebedyk. Ò Our wetlands have become dominated by Phragmites, ash trees within our regionÕ s forested habitats have

been decimated by the Emerald Ash Borer and our Great Lakes aquatic ecosystem has been significantly impacted by exotic zebra mussels and round gobey. All of these invasive species displace native wildlife and plants and in some cases lead to our local

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by Sylene Argent Many area residents headed down to the Essex Cenotaph on Tuesday morning to pay tribute to veterans and the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for Canadian freedoms.

At 11 a.m., the community took part in a moment of silence to thank those who have served their nation. Ò Today as our greatest generation diminishes

in numbers the time to preserve and honour their achievements is now,Ó President of the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) Dan Gray said during the Remembrance Day service on Tuesday morning. Ò But I must say as the events of the past couple of weeks have proven, our current

generation is pretty good also, and they too deserve to be included in celebrations today.Ó The Royal Canadian Legion, Gray continued, is available to help all generations of veterans to ensure they are Ò given the due respect they have and continue to earn.Ó Remembrance Day is not only for honouring the fallen, Gray continued before a large gathering at the Essex Cenotaph, including many area students. Ò We also acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of all the veterans, including the ones currently serving.Ó Gray thanked the Silver Ambassador Band, the Sun Parlour Pipes and Drums band, and the Royal Canadian Navy Association for their involvement in the ceremony. Ò To our veterans, I say thank you, for without you, none of

Back to the classics... singing Ò AloneÓ in her car as the song played in the background.

Kemeny hasnÕ t played many shows, but rather has tried to promote her talent via social media. She did take to the stage while a student at Essex District High School. She hopes to perform live again soon. She did win the Essex Fun Fest karaoke contest this summer by belting

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this would be possible.Ó On Monday evening, the Catholic WomenÕ s League at Holy Name Parish opened its meeting to the community to hear special guest speaker, WWII Canadian Navy veteran and Essex resident, Tom Robson, speak. He was happy to share the story of his involvement during the Second World War to the hall filled with curious listeners.

Robson waited until he was 18 to enlist in the Navy. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy on May 6, 1941. Early in his career he worked on a ship in the engineering room. Moving up through the ranks over the next four years, Robson served until December 11, 1945, and wrapped up his Navy career as a Petty Officer.

The last job he had with

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Observing Remembrance Day in Essex... myself to be a hero.”

Robson joined the Navy when he turned 18 to avoid being conscripted, which he said would have likely meant ending up serving in the military.

Being a part of

Remembrance Day ceremonies brings back memories of those years serving his county in the fight for freedom. It also reminds him of the friends he made while serving who didn’t make it home.

The Voice Of Experience

by Evelyn Couch

Roller rink days You are right. I never had any experience on the town roller skating rink. This is the experience of Ralph Cooper who has provided the facts for those of us who never knew them, and to bring memories to those who did.

I asked Ralph for information because I was asked by a reader to write something about that rink. He was kind to make a diagram and provide details. This is what he wrote.

There was a cement pad at the entrance and then they stepped up about six inches to the wooden rink floor. At one side there was a stage and a place to take a breather or buy a pop. It cost 25 cents to have a spot on the rink and they could rent skates for 10 or 15 cents. Cliff Kobelsky and Jim Broder were in charge of rentals. There was always a policeman at the door, and Ralph remembers he was Carl Johnson. Some skaters had their own wheels and if they carried them in a case, the painter of the day, Larry Oliver, would paint a scene on the case as a free

favour.

Time for the fun was Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 and Saturday afternoon. The floor was the platform for Saturday night dances. Music was provided for both. The skaters had a lively tune and went around in a circle constantly. One woman told me they moved so fast she could not handle the pace and fell with the loss of some skin to her knees. My son said he did not go to the rink because he preferred the freedom on the sidewalk to going around in circles I am sure that gave him the chance to have new skates more often, particularly since he gained speed then set his feet and skates sideways for a sudden stop to see sparks fly. You can guess what that did to the skate wheels. I have not had a chance to ask Ralph where the rink was except that I know it was near the arena.

My guess is that it was there about 55 years ago.

Was that building torn down to make room for the memorial arena? Who knows.

One buddy in particular was an Englishman who invited Robson to stay with his family for Christmas, but lost his life when their vessel was hit by a torpedo.

Robson was out at sea when the announcement was made that the War had ended. He remembered feeling a great relief when he learned of this news.

Robson earned many medals during his years of service, including the 1939-1945 Star, the 19391945 Medal, the Atlantic Star, the African Star with bar, along with the King George VI, Island of Malta, and QueenÕ s Jubilee medals.

Seeing a large gathering at the meeting on Monday evening showed Robson that people still have an interest in learning about the Second World War. It is nice to see youth in

the crowd. Robson began talking about his role in WWII at the Kingsville Historical Park Museum with grade ten students.

He participated in these

seminars with someone who had served in the Air Force, and another in the military.

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3 on 3 memorial tournament gives back to the community

Wanda Jones, Mackie Jones, and volunteer Marcello Mastroianni (all three pictured far right) delivered donations to area organizations on Friday. The funds were raised during the 13th annual Bill Jones Senior Memorial 3 on 3 Memorial Hockey Tournament. Lesley Tofflemire, Director of the Essex Girls Thunder, Brian Diemer of Essex Minor Hockey, and Shirley Bartholomew of the Essex Salvation Army were happy to receive the donations on behalf of their organizations.

by Sylene Argent Every year the Jones family along with many volunteers from within the community work diligently to host the annual Bill Jones Senior Memorial 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament.

This weekend-long event not only provides

the community with an opportunity to take to the ice with friends and family to have a little fun with CanadaÕ s favourite pastime, it also gives back to the community.

On Friday evening, representatives from the annual Bill Jones Senior

Memorial 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament met with a few local organizations that the 2014 event will support at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201).

This meeting gave the representatives from the Bill Jones Senior

Memorial 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament an opportunity to forward a portion of the event proceeds to a few selected organizations and individuals.

Marcello Mastroianni, a volunteer with the 3 on 3 Tournament and Essex Minor Baseball,

noted the 13th annual tournament took place at the Essex Centre Sports Complex from April 25-27. Members of the Essex Minor Baseball Association and the Essex Thunder Girls Hockey team helped the Jones family in running this event, and were awarded with a donation from the tournament for their efforts.

Lesley Tofflemire, Director of the Essex Girls Thunder, noted the girls enjoy volunteering over the tournament weekend.

The funds the girlsÕ hockey club received will likely go towards supplies. ItÕ s nice for youth from different sports to come together and help out over the weekend, she commented.

Brian Diemer of Essex Minor Hockey commented the Bill Jones Senior Memorial 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament is a great community event. The funds EMHA receive will go back to the teams in the form of equipment and in trainersÕ kits.

The Essex Salvation Army also received a

donation from the Bill Jones Senior Memorial 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament.

Shirley Bartholomew, Family Service Worker, was pleased to accept the donation on the ChurchÕ s behalf. She noted the funds will likely go towards the Salvation Army Food Bank in not only helping area families in need obtain food items, but in receiving assistances in other ways as well.

The Bill Jones Senior Memorial 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament will also forward a donation to support Jordan Miner, who will compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

M a s t r o i a n n i commented it was nice to have Wanda Jones, Bill Jones SeniorÕ s wife, and Mackie Jones, his grandson, on hand to forward the donations to the local organizations.

ItÕ s also nice to have them organize the tournament every year.

Other organizations and individuals will also receive a donation in the future, Mastroianni said.

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In Memory of

Pam McPherson

We your family miss you. In the house where you used to be.

We wanted so much to keep you.

But God willed it not to be.

Now you are in God’s keeping. You suffer no more pain.

So dear God take care of her, Until we meet again. ~ From: June, Gary, Scott, Barb, Michael, Emily, Mitchel, Jeff, Steph and Katie. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

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Waldron “Keith” Gordon (Wally) Jan. 7, 1957 - Nov. 13, 2002

In loving memory of our Keith.

Deep in our hearts lies a picture More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of you Keith Whose memory will never grow old A little tear falls from our eyes, We swallow hard, try not to cry We think of you so far away Twelve years ago you died today.

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Bontront, Elaine therese: 86, long-time resident of McGregor, Ontario. Passed away peacefully on November 2, 2014. She leaves behind many adored students, family, friends and neighbours, fellow Eckankar members who enjoyed her pleasant and exuberant personality. She touched many lives as a Sister of Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (25 years), many during her teaching years with the Windsor Separate School Board and many friends through extracurricular activities with local theatre, dance and choir groups. Cremation has taken place. In her memory, a Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, November 22, from 2-5 p.m. at the Lucier Estates Community Centre (51 Parkside Drive, McGregor, Ontario). Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Caring Cremation Centre (519326-7378). Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. You may send your condolences online at www.caringcremation.ca.

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NOv. 15 & 16 - LEAMINGTON ROTARY CLUB’S CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOW. At the Leamington Sherk Rec. Complex, 10am-4pm. For info: www.clubrunner.ca/leamington.

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NOv. 16 - THE ESSEx COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY PRESENTS SPEAkER, BARB MORDEN - “ There’s More Than Phaleanopsis Orchids”. At St. Stephen’s, 5280 Howard Ave. 1:30pm.

NOv. 21 - SALvATION ARMY’S CHRISTMAS kETTLE kICk-OFF & TREE LIGHTING. At 6pm in front of Essex Town Hall. Bring a new toy for the Toy Drive.

NOv. 22 - ECHRS - Fred Groves will discuss & display his book “Rising From the Rubble.”

The 1980 explosion. 18 Gordon St. at 2pm.

NOv. 23 - HOLY NAME OF JESUS CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE’S TURkEY DINNER & BAZAAR. Noon - 5pm in the Parish Hall. For info: 519-776-8483.

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NOv. 28 & 29 - “PUT THE NUNS IN CHARGE!” by Sacred Heart Church, LaSalle, at 7pm.

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Don’t forget Messy Church Thurs. Nov. 13th from 6-9 p.m.

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10:15 a.m.( note time change) for Prayer Meeting before Family Worship at 11. Lt. Kristen Gray continues her sermon series from The Story.

This week`s topic is ``The Faith of a Foreign Woman.`` SA Connections meets on Tuesdays from 10 -1. There is a low impact walking exercise program at 9:30 if you wish to participate. Tuesday Bible

Study at 1:15 p.m. is open to all.

We look forward to seeing the community on Friday Nov. 21st at 6 p.m. for our annual Kettle Kick-Off and Christmas Tree Lighting at the Town Hall.

We will host this event again, in partnership with the Essex BIA, and it will include music provided by students from local school bands, plus hot food and drinks will be served.

If you are interested in a Kettle Shift, please call the church at 519- 776- 4628 for information.

Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We invite everyone to join us this Sunday at 10:30 am for our morning worship service along with Sunday School for our youth.

Harrow United Church is having a Chili Cook-off and Toonie Auction on Friday, November 14th with dinner being served from 5 – 6:30 pm and the auction beginning at 6:45 pm. A variety of gift baskets, services and treasures will be available. This is sure to be a lot of fun and everyone is welcome to attend!

Please mark your calendar and join us for an afternoon of beautiful Christmas Music provided by David Palmer (organ) and Jonathan Bayley (flute) on Sunday, December 7th at 3 pm. “Christmas is in the Air” is a free concert (nonperishable food items are appreciated for our local food bank). We hope to see all of

our community friends there!

To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our regularly updated website at: www.harrowunited.org.

Essex United Church Neil Fotheringham led us in worship Sunday. A Remembrance service was held in our church on Tuesday, Nov. 11 with the Essex ministerial in charge, followed by the Cenotaph service.

Next Sunday we are having a turkey dinner after the morning service. Invite your friends and family and please call 776-5121 to let them know you plan to attend.

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by Duane and Shirley Horton for sympathy in the loss of their brother, and from Pearl Cunningham for the support when she had successful eye surgery.

Results of the weekend Bazaar were reported which indicated it was almost, if not the best, we have had. Thanks to those who contributed items and to those who purchased them.

The Essex District High School Craft show will be in the Essex United Church this December on the 6th and 7th. It was cancelled at the high school because of construction there. We need volunteers to assist in arranging and operating the show.

All food and money for the food drive will go to the Salvation Army during November. A cheque for food will be presented to the Essex Food Bank from previous donations.

Hiatus House is in need of pj’s, socks, and underwear, new in all sizes, as well as toiletries.

Calendars for 2015 are in the church office.

The UCW Christmas potluck meal will be Nov. 26.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church A holiday dinner show is being planned for December

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In honour of our veterans, the Thank You Bank will go to Wounded Warriors for November.

The Bishops’ Friends Deanery Christmas Dinner is Wed. ,Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. at 5225 Howard Ave. in the Macedonia Club. Auction as well as entertainment. Tickets are available at the church office.

Essex Community Services Navigating the Health Care System There’s always a possibility of having to visit a hospital due to illness or injury.

We are holding an information session to give helpful hints to get through a hospital visit. Also provided will be a list of community resources and support services. This free session (presented by the Council on Aging) is being held at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex on Wednesday, December 3 from 1:30-2:30pm. Please call 519-776-4231 for more

information.

Art Space Essex is an open studio in your community where you can work on your arts and crafts – a social place to be creative! Next Open Studio: Saturday, November 15, 10am-3pm.

Upcoming Events: Creative Drop In at the Essex Library Tuesday, November 25, 6pm8pm. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit artspaceessex.blogspot.ca or call 519-776-5826. You can also check us out on Facebook.

Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10:00 am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 am. A nursery is available during the service.

On Sunday, Nov. 9, we paid tribute to the fallen service persons who were members of our surrounding area. We

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by Sylene Argent It was beginning to feel a lot like Christmas on Sunday. Sleigh bells chimed as around 300 participants enjoyed participating in the 20th annual Ken Knapp Ford Jingle Bell Run. This friendly race, capturing the holiday spirit, has become a traditional event that kicks off the holiday season in Essex Centre, while raising funds and awareness for Community Living Essex County.

Around 600 local

individuals with intellectual disabilities, and their families, are supported through Community Living Essex County through its programs and services, and the annual Jingle Bell Run is an event that helps keep Community Living Essex CountyÕ s programs and services available to its cliental.

Tony DeSantis, Community Living Essex CountyÕ s Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development was cheering on the participants who walked, ran, or wheeled in the event to take on the 5km or 10km challenge.

This yearÕ s event had a slightly lower turnout of participants than last

year, but he was still glad to see so many willing to brave the cool November weather to participate in this event to benefit Community Living and the people it supports within the community.

DeSantis is grateful to everyone who participated and raised funds for the cause, those who volunteered their time to lend a hand leading up to and during the race, and to the many corporate sponsors who supported the event financially. Along with hosting the event for Community Living Essex County, Ken Knapp Ford also promoted a

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Jingle Bell run provides plenty of fun... campaign were it would forward $3 to Community Living Essex County for every Facebook like the dealershipÕ s page received leading

up to the event. Many businesses also stepped up to sponsor kilometer markers along the Jingle Bell Walk, Run, and Wheel race route that

began and ended at Ken Knapp Ford.

After the race, participants were encouraged to enjoy some festive music inside

the tent while enjoying a provided snack.

WRACE (Walkers and Runners Around the County of Essex) helped put on the event and provided chip timing to the racers for accurate results. Before the sleigh bells rang, signaling all of the Jingle Bell Walk, Run, and Wheel participants to dash off, youth were able

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to participate in the Little Elf Run. Over 500 people from all over Essex County participated in last yearÕ s Jingle Bell Run, raising $9,000 for Community Living Essex County.

DeSantis noted that Community Living Essex County will be looking for individuals to volunteer at the gift

wrapping station at Devonshire Mall in the near future. This is also a Community Living Essex County fundraising event.

Anyone who will be able to help out is encouraged to call the office at 7766483.

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Thursday, Nov. 13 is Choir practice at 7pm. More members are needed.

BINGO will be played on Fri., Nov. 14, at 7pm in the hall. Food bank donations for admission accepted.

Our decorating party for Christmas is on Friday, Nov. 28 at 6:30pm. Help decorate for the Christmas season.

Sunday, Nov. 16, the door greeters are Shirley Baker and Elenor Merryfield. Elder on duty is Ted Ure and Lock-Up is Floyd Simpkins. The message will be Use it or Lose it.

Please remember all the sick and shut - ins, those in hospital, homebound and in rest and nursing homes, those who mourn, are lonely, depressed and less fortunate, and any others not well at this time in your thoughts and prayers, with a card, call or visit.

We also had 18 People drop 18 Aces.

Low Score for 9 Holes was registered by Bill Ward with 16 followed closely by Mike Binder, Julie Kos, Marie Lasi, and Bill Mayville with 17 each. There was also 16 orher People that had 18 for 9 Holes. A score of 36 for 18 Holes was recorded by Mike Binder, Pete Daudlin, Andy Orsini,Marie Lasi, Moe Scratch and Bill Ward followed closely by Gerry Wilkinson, Laurie Hylton, and Bill Mayville with a score of 37.Best Score of the Day for 36 Holes was

by Bill Ward Who shot a Low Score of 74.Close Behind with a 75 was Andy Orsini and Moe Scratch. Registering a 76 was Eilien MacIntosh. Marie Lasi and Gerry Wilkinson.Followed by Laurie Hylton with a 77. First Place went to Team 13 with a 230 ( Marie Lasi, Gerry Wilkinson, Art Sweet) 2nd Place was Team 15 with a 234 (Laurie Hylton, Bill Mayville Lloyd Honey) 3rd Place was Team 17 with a 237 (Mavis Rutter, Bill Ward Cathy Dewhurst).

League Play Resumes at 9:30 AM on November 13 at Colasanti”s Tropical Gardens.

Golden Years Mini Golf 51 Golfers sank 77 Aces on this Day. Leading the Ace Parade with 5 Aces were Eleanor Wilkinson and Marie Lasi followed close with 4 Aces were Eilien MacIntosh, Mike Binder,Julie Kos, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward and Cathy Dewhurst. Barb Murphy dropped 3 Aces and was followed by 11 other People that dropped 2 Aces.

Maidstone Cross Essex Region Goodfellows will sell newspapers this weekend on November 14 and 15. Please support this worthy cause.

If you or someone you know needs a Christmas food basket, please contact Wendy at 890-9120 before December 14th.

The Sandwich South Historical Society invites everyone to its next meeting on Thursday, November 13th at 7:30 p.m. at the Oldcastle Fire Hall. Percy Frith will be the guest speaker.

The Giving Tree is up at St. Mary’s. Please take a gift tag and return your wrapped gift along with the tag no later than

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Please keep in your prayers the high school students and leaders who are making COR this weekend.

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman Everyone is welcome to attend our Sunday 10 am Worship Service with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday School is available.

Kid’s Club is every Tuesday at 3:30 pm led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth.

Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes are to be returned by Sunday, Nov. 16.

Essex Retirees’ Club News Our pot luck dinner has been postponed until November 18 at noon because of Remembrance Day services. Our Bazaar is November 29. Join us for lunch at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We need donations for our white elephant and bake sale and for our groceries to make lunch.

All Friday, the 28th of November, activities are cancelled so we can prepare for the Bazaar.

Get your tickets before December 1 for our Christmas dinner party.

JoAnn Hayes has extra craft days and would like your help making items for the Bazaar.

The next public Friday night bingo is November 21 at 7:15p.m.

Betty Fields had high score at Monday night pepper games.

Mary Lou Chibi and Floyd Cascadden tied for most peppers and Doug Fields took low score. Floyd had the high score Tuesday afternoon when Judy Kelly had most peppers and Evelyn Vivier took low score. It was Debbie Monchamp that took high score at Wednesday night pepper when Betty Fields earned most peppers and Eileen Ames was in low spot.

At Thursday night Bridge Pauline Olafson was the winner and Annette Anderson was in second place.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as we welcome Pastor Aaron Thompson, who will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided.

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pm. Girls and boys grades 1 – 8 are all welcome to come out for an evening of fun and fellowship!

Coffee Break Ladies Bible Study meets on Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. All ladies are welcome to attend.

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

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will be giving her message. The door greeters will be Bob and Sue Holman. The lunch will be served by Tom and Mary Ruston, Roger and Libby Skidmore and Linda and Lou Lalone.

The Scripture will be read by Elaine Mailloux. The Scripture for Sunday are Hebrew Scripture: Zephaniah 1 :7, 12-18; Psalm 90: 1-8, 12; 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11; Matthew 25: 14-30.

Coffee and Conversation on Thursday at 10 am.

2015 Church Calendars are available. Contact Elaine Mailloux to get yours.

Christmas Cantata on Sunday Dec. 14 at 10:30 am at Belle River United Church. This a combined service for both Churches.

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submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather is so unsettled this fall. We get a very few nice days and then it storms again. The farmers are doing well getting the soy beans harvested and are now struggling to get the corn crop harvested before it storms again.

Happy Birthday Wishes this week to Michelle Thibodeau, Don Ames, Nancy Fitch, and Jean Stockwell. Congratulations and many more.

The Pleasant Valley Community Club hosted another card party and the lucky folks were for Pepper: Audrey Stanley, Betty Fields, Mary Lou Chibi, Josie Dresser, Keith Dresser, George Diesbourg & Doug Fields. For Euchre: Elsie Smith, Mary Demars, Josie Dresser, John Smith, George Diesbourg & Keith Dresser. Door Prizes to Thomas Allison & Audrey Stanley. Come and join in with your neighbours for a visit and a card game. All are welcome here.

Come on out to the Essex County Steam & Gas Museum on the weekend for their annual craft show 10-3pm.

Congratulations to Dave & Kathy Badland as they celebrated their 50th Anniversary and congratulations to Gerald and Elizabeth Vanhoorne as they celebrated their 50th Anniversary as well.

Have a great week!

Woodslee Community Centre Submitted by Patrik O’Brien The Woodslee Community Center (W.C.C.) is working with the community to support local food banks through the ‘Woodslee Cares’ Food Drive. They have partnered with United Way, and other community groups, for this initiative. All items collected will

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The Woodslee Cares initiative is a community effort that began to help fight hunger in our local area. The idea behind the event is to show the community can work together to create a strong initiative. Woodslee groups that are contributing to the food drive include, but are not limited to, the Woodslee Community Center, St. John the Evangelist School, St. John the Evangelist Parish and Youth Group, the Woodslee United Church, the Church of the Living Word, the Woodslee branch of Libro Credit Union, and the Woodslee Mini Mart.

“The efforts of Woodslee are to raise awareness while supporting our local food banks,” says program manager Patrik O’Brien. “We want to give back to the community. Realizing the number of people in the area that use food banks really opens your eyes and hits home.”

For more information: www.woodsleecommunity.com.

Woodslee Friendship Club We are saddened to hear of the passing of one of our card group friends, Mary Sauve, and will keep her family in our thoughts and prayers. Our winners for the last week were: Kora Brooker, Ray Brooker, Colleen Chevalier, Edna Chevalier, George Davidson, Mary Demars, Chap Fuerth, Irene Gignac, Dennis Lavasseur, Jean Matalik, Joanne McMurren, Dave McMurren, Mike Renaud and Cecile St. Denis. Contact Fran McKim @ 9619532 for information.

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Pictured left: Marshall Morgan’s 1933 Ford Deluxe street rod in Toronto.

Pictured below: Rear view of Marshall’s current street rod.

I first met Marshall Morgan in Toronto 52 years ago when he purchased my 1940 Mercury convertible.

A few weeks ago, a letter arrived from Marshall with photos of his current ride: a 1933 Ford Deluxe street rod with red rims and wide whites. What a beauty! A small block Chevy V8 with headers feeds horsepower through an automatic transmission to a 9-inch Ford rear end. The frame has been modified to accept a Mustang II front end with independent front suspension. Marshall bought this car in August 2007 at the Auto Fest Car Show in Oshawa.

He reads my column and poses a challenge: “Bill, could you investigate and confirm who built this nice ride?” Marshall enclosed a list of previous owners supplied by the Ontario Motor Vehicle Department. Since 1992, the car has been owned by Paul Sanderson, Peter Foulds, Larry Shackleton, William Mills, and Victor Smallwood, all of Ontario. Marshall bought the car from Mr. Smallwood.

Through my friend Vern Kipp, I met Victor Smallwood at his home in Scarborough close to where Vern lives. I phoned Vern to see if he remembered the car. Vern almost bought it 39 years ago! He answered an ad in the Toronto Star around 1975 listing a 1933 Ford Deluxe sedan for sale. It had just arrived from Manitoba, where it had been stored in a chicken coop. It was a low-mileage, rustfree car. The price seemed high and while Vern was arranging financing, another man snapped it up.

Vern saw the car again a few years later at the annual swap meet in Waterdown.

By now, it had been converted into a street rod and Vern recollects the owner’s name was Cam Woodsworth. The car won many trophies at various car shows but some gaps still remain in the car’s history and we need help from our readers.

How many owners did this car have in the 17 years between 1975 and when Paul Sanderson bought it in 1992? And who among all the previous owner(s) is the one (or more) who modified the car?

IÕ 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: Ò OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.Ó

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Raider Nicole Morse had five points, seven rebounds and a steal for Queen’s University on Friday as they fell 82-76 in OUA basketball action.

• From the volleyball court, Emily McClosky had six kills and 7.5 points for the University of Windsor women’s team as they came up short against Western on Thursday.

• Matt Puempel had his best game of the year so far Saturday night as he fired a pair of powerplay goals and added an assist in a losing cause. The Binghampton Senators was beaten 6-4 by the WilkesBarrie/Scranton Penguins in AHL action.

• Ryan Green of Essex had a goal as the University of Windsor Lancers men’s hockey team beat Toronto 6-5 on Saturday.

• The EDHS senior boys’ volleyball team won the WECSSAA playoff final on Friday, beating Cardinal Carter, 25-16, 25-15 and 25-19. Earlier in the week they knocked off Tecumseh Vista Academy three straight. The juniors were beaten in the finals by Kingsville.

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

• The Essex District High School Red Raiders will head to the Wilson Conference championships.

Essex will meet St. Anne’s on Thursday (today) at the University of Windsor. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Last week James Morgan ran for a pair of touchdowns and Matt Hobson also had a major as the Red Raiders got by St. Joseph’s 21-12 in the semi-finals.

Just three weeks ago, St. Anne’s beat Essex 35-21 in WECSSAA regular season play. Both teams had 3-4 records and won both the quarter and semi-final games.

• Alex Friesen had an assist as the Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers beat the visiting Strathroy Rockets 2-1 on Thursday.

Friesen, from Essex, has 12 points in 20 games for the Flyers who, with the guidance of head coach Tony Piroski, have won seven of their last eight.

• Former Essex 73’s goalie Trevor Wheaton has a 2.87 GAA. • Candace Chevalier had two goals and an assist to lead the University of Windsor Lancer’s women’s hockey team to a 5-2 win over Ò Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, York on Friday. Chevalier, and see yourself running with them.Ó from Essex, has five goals ~ Marcus Aurelius in eight games.

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Rotary Clubs make first donation for Erie Shores Hospice Shores Hospice Facility, with 10 patient rooms available, to alleviate the longer travel times made by families and friends to be alongside their loved ones.

Rotary is a service club consisting of leaders in communities that volunteer and “give back” to the local and global

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submitted to the Essex Free Press Five area Rotary Clubs came together on Oct. 27th for a group Rotary meeting at ColasantiÕ s Tropical Gardens. The five clubs, that included Amherstburg, Harrow, Essex, Cottam and Leamington, came together to present their first installment of a $50,000 commitment to sponsoring a Ò RotaryÓ Patient Room at the new Erie Shores Hospice Facility, which will be built in Leamington.

Members of the Hospice Committee and Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation were also in attendance for this

exciting event. A cheque was presented in the sum of $10,000 and is a result of much hard work and commitment over the last five months

by Rotary volunteers through fundraising barbeques, a fish fry dinner at the Leamington Tomato Festival, and other community events and donations. Future events and projects will be planned by the area Rotary Clubs over the next three to four years to fulfill their pledge to sponsoring a Rotary Patient Room.

Currently, about 40% of patients in need of the Hospice Facility in Windsor are from Essex County. It will be beneficial to see the completion of the Erie

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Essex 73’s ground Flyers, 6-1

by Fred Groves The Essex 73Õ s are 16 games into the 40-game regular Great Lakes Junior Ô CÕ Hockey League season schedule, and so far, so good, as they top the nine team loop with a 13-1-1-1 record.

Last Tuesday night at the Essex Centre Sports Complex the team easily beat the visiting Alvinston Flyers 6-1.

From the opening faceoff, to the final horn, it was all Essex as they outshot the Flyers 10-3 in the first frame and held a 2-0 lead. Veteran 73Õ s forward Dallas Pereira gave the hosts an early lead, just 1:31 into the game.

A couple of weeks earlier, it was Essex caught flatfooted as it gave up a very early goal to the Amherstburg Admirals. Ò We try to learn from our mistakes. Also, our pregame tonight talked about how the last time we played these guys (Alvinston) we didnÕ t play a full 60 minutes,Ó

said Essex coach Gil Langlois.

EssexÕ s leading scorer Jordan Ryan led the way with a pair of goals. The first was a beauty of a quick shot just 54 ticks into the middle frame and the other, some nifty close range stick handling.

Rookie Michael Vieria had a goal as did veterans Scott Bromley and Daniel Slipchuk. BromleyÕ s came when he drifted in from the blueline and let go with a lighting quick shot.

Asked if he was pleased with his teamÕ s effort thus far, Langlois, in his fourth season as bench boss said, Ò We have so many young guys on the team and they have come together. I am proud of our record.Ó He also gave credit where credit is due, noting, Ò I think Craig (Miller) and Cam (Crowder) have done a great job on their respective duties and that has really helped us too.Ó

Miller is the defence coach and Crowder works the forwards.

One of the young guys who is getting better each game is 17-year-old defenceman Matt Zelko, who had three assists on Tuesday against the Flyers. Ò Going from major midget to junior, itÕ s a different style. ItÕ s more physical,Ó said Zelko.

After the game he said the coaches want him to play a defensive style of game, but if the lane is there, move the puck. He also admits that being from Essex, there is some pressure to get the job done right. Ò This is the team I grew up watching. This is the team I have always wanted to play for since I was a little kid.Ó If there was a downside to the game against Alvinston it was in the second period when FlyersÕ Kole Keating stole the puck and went in on a breakaway, beating Essex netminder Noah Hedrick for a shorthanded tally. Ò We werenÕ t too concerned at the time,Ó said Langlois as the 73Õ s already had a comfy lead. Our structure, there were breakdowns in two or three spots. We got greedy.Ó SLAPSHOTS...After a brief stint with the Leamington Junior Ô BÕ Flyers, Eric Shaw is back with the 73Õ s...

Veteran centre Daniel McIntyre is still out with an injury.