Essex Free Press - November 27, 2014

Vol. 134

A LOOK INSIDE Essex Region Goodfellows give proceeds to area food banks PAgE 3 ________________ Volunteers needed for the Snow Patrol PAgE 11 _______________ Edge youth group performs good deeds PAgE 13 ________________

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Tree Lighting and Kettle Kick-off ushers in holiday season

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by Sylene Argent There was magic in the crisp evening air on Friday as area residents gathered outside the Essex Municipal Building to kick off the holiday season through the annual

Christmas Tree Lighting and Kettle Kick-Off, hosted by the Essex Salvation Army and the Essex Centre BIA. Mayor Ron McDermott and area youngsters gathered around the tree

and sang Ò We Wish you a Merry ChristmasÓ as the tree lights, donated

by Canadian Tire, were switched on.

The Essex Public School and Essex District High School bands were

present, adding music to the festivity. Each band played several Christmas songs. Ò The bands have been great,Ó remarked Essex Salvation Army Lieutenant Kristen Gray.

Area youngsters,

bundled up in their warmest winter wear, took delight in answering Christmas trivia questions for a chance to win holiday treats. Carriage rides were also available.

In the past few years, the Essex Salvation Army has teamed up with the Essex Centre BIA to host the fun-filled, family friendly event. It is the perfect opportunity for the Salvation Army to kick off its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.

Gray was thrilled as around 150 residents came out to enjoy FridayÕ s festivities. The Essex Salvation Army collected items for young boys and girls of families facing financial struggles at the event. Gray was happy with the support so far for the Christmas Toy Drive program, and hopes the generosity will continue until December 12, the driveÕ s deadline. Items may be dropped off at the Essex Salvation Army Thrift Store from Monday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Items collected after this date

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Tree Lighting and Kettle Kick-off... will be used for next year.

Friday evening weather was perfect to host the holiday-themed event, Gray said. She believed the weather played a part in ensuring so many families came out to the event to enjoy the festivities. To keep everyone warm, free chili and hot dogs were served.

The food was donated by area businesses and organizations, including Essex Foodland, SchinkelsÕ , RoseÕ s Kitchen, Deluxe Restaurant, Main Street Diner, and the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). Kennedy Funeral Home also leant its speaker system for the

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Gray is happy with the attention the event brings to the Christmas Kettle Campaign.

Volunteers began manning the kettles on Saturday morning in Essex. The money raised through the kettles help the Salvation Army provide Christmas baskets to local families in need, and also provide essentials and assistance to community members throughout the year. Kettles will be set up at Essex Foodland, JeffÕ s noFrills, at the Amherstburg Walmart, and in Harrow at the post office and Sanford & Son Supermarket over the next several weeks. Gray urges those in the position to give support to do so.

Volunteers are always needed to man the kettles.

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Essex Region Goodfellows give proceeds to area food banks

Members of the Essex Goodfellows were happy to forward $9,000 to the Essex Area Food Bank, the Essex Salvation Army, and the St. Vincent de Paul organizations of Harrow and McGregor. This was the first round of proceeds forwarded from the newspaper campaign that took place on November 14 and 15.

by Sylene Argent Last weekend, volunteers with the Essex Region Goodfellows teamed up with members of Essex Fire & Rescue to canvass area drivers for donations through the GoodfellowsÕ annual newspaper campaign.

On Thursday, these volunteers, members of the local Goodfellows board of directors, and members of Essex Fire & Rescue met at Essex Fire Station #1 to give this yearÕ s proceeds to the community organizations the campaign supports.

Richard Meloche, Essex Deputy Mayor and Chairperson of the Essex Region Goodfellows,

said that because of the generosity of the community the Essex Area Food Bank, the Essex Salvation Army, and the Harrow and McGregor St. Vincent de Paul organizations each were presented with $9,000. He suspects that more donations will roll in the near future, and those proceeds will be split and forward to the four food banks.

Each of the food banks said they would use the donation to fund their own Christmas basket or hamper programs for area families in need.

These programs will help families facing tough times to receive the

support needed to enjoy a holiday meal, while providing toys to the children in these families.

The Essex Region Goodfellows celebrated its tenth anniversary this year, and the generous funds raised through the campaign helped those associated with this organization to celebrate the last decade of giving back to the community.

In the past ten years, Meloche stated, the Essex Region Goodfellows has raised around $320,000 to support local families in need over the holidays.

Meloche thanked everyone who helped out, including all the volunteers, such as

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area firemen and the members of the Knights of Columbus Ò who are out on the streets and put up with the weather so others can have Christmas baskets for the holidays.Ó The $9,000 donation to each of the four food banks is an average amount for the local GoodfellowsÕ annual campaign, Meloche said.

He added the students in the firefighter program at St. Clair College also volunteered their services this year as well. Ò I canÕ t describe the feeling when I walk back with this kind of a cheque,Ó Essex Area Food Bank volunteer Lonnie Jones said. Ò We know what they went through to get [the donations] to us in the cold.Ó The Funds for the Essex Area Food Bank will go primarily towards Christmas baskets for its clients, and anything left over will help stock the food bankÕ s shelves.

Shirley Bartholomew of the Essex Salvation Army added this donation helps out a lot during the holiday season. The funds will go towards the Christmas hamper program and will help stock shelves with staple food items for three or four months.

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Millen Center hosts Lakeshore’s Gosfield North Communications forwards vouchers to Food Bank Children’s Christmas Party Jen Strong was there with her two children, fouryear old Lexi and twoyear old Spencer Mang.

She and her children also attended the Halloween party in October. She said the Town does a great job of entertaining the kids. Ò There were a lot of activities to keep the kids busy and they loved it,Ó she said.

bank care for those in need. Depending on the demand on the food bank this holiday season, the vouchers could be used to purchase turkeys or hams for its Christmas baskets, or other meats as required. He was very thankful for the donation.

Nearing Christmas, the Essex Area Food Bank will forward 130 Christmas baskets to clients in need. It is currently serving 6070 clients on each day of operation, which are

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Gosfield North Communications CEO Rob Petruk said the company was happy to make the contribution.

This is a donation it forwards every year, and he is happy to help carry on the tradition.

Staff at Gosfield North Communications enjoys supporting the community, he said.

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Santa greets excited children as he arrives at the Millen Centre on Saturday afternoon.

by Jennifer Cranston About 40 children, aged 2 to 11, gathered at the Millen Centre in Woodslee on Saturday afternoon to meet Santa and get into the holiday spirit.

The children enjoyed face painting, cookie decorating, colouring, crafts and games. Santa also came for a visit. He read the children a story and spent a few moments with each of them.

by Sylene Argent Volunteers with the Essex Area Food Bank were happy to receive a generous donation from Gosfield North Communications on Tuesday morning. The Cottam-based company forwarded 10 vouchers, each valued at $50, for Cottam Cold Storage & Meat Market.

Essex Area Food Bank Volunteer Gerry Belanger said the donation would go a long way in helping the food

Kiley Robitaille, 3, enjoys a balloon free-for-all at A Children’s Christmas Party in Lakeshore.

Ò We always have to say thank you to the firefighters who help distribute our food hampers,Ó she added.

McGregor St. Vincent de Paul volunteer Phil Jones and President Michelle Vanhoorne were thrilled with the donation. “The firemen are so great.

The Goodfellows do such a good job.Ó Phil commented.

Vanhoorne added no family is left behind in the McGregor area. Ò Everyone gets taken care of,Ó she said.

The annual Goodfellows donation is

the largest single financial contribution the Harrow St. Vincent de Paul receives, explained volunteer Margaret Haffner. Ò It will go a long way.Ó The money will go towards providing its clientele with food baskets that contain everything needed for a Christmas dinner and breakfast, including pancakes, syrup, the turkey, and all the fixings.

The St. Vincent de Paul, Haffner added, is overwhelmed with the support.

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I love my mom (and you too dad).

She has passed on a lot of wisdom to me over the years.

I remember twenty or so years ago when I was attending a string of weddings and births and I happened to mention to her how stressful going to all these celebratory events was. She told me to not see them as a cause of stress but to take the time to enjoy them, because a time would come when I would be attending funerals.

This year has proved her right.

It has been a hard one, as I have witnessed the loss of many people, some I knew personally and others I knew through work.

In September, we lost Sam

Smith. This week, we lost another great one, Gord Renaud.

Growing up in Essex, I knew Gord best through his job. He was an Essex police officer. He joined the Essex force in 1971 and served our community in that capacity for 27 years, rising to the rank of sergeant.

When I was a kid, he was always friendly and approachable, and although heÕ d sometimes give us a wag of his finger if he saw us double riding our bikes, he did it with a smile.

He was heavily involved in sports, particularly the Essex 73Õ s.

And thatÕ s not all.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Essex Legion, and

volunteered whenever and wherever he could. He was a volunteer with the Essex Kingsville Associated Band at one time and spearheaded Special Olympics bowling events for years and much, much more.

When IÕ d cover some community event as a reporter, IÕ d often see Gord there, pitching in and helping out.

ItÕ s no surprise that he was EssexÕ s Citizen of the Year in 2007.

He deserved it.

My heart goes out to his family at this time, to his friends and to all those who knew him and were blessed by his helping hand.

Gord, youÕ ll be truly missed.

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Letter to the Editor ItÕ s Time I consider myself a very tolerant, law-abiding Christian Canadian.

For one hundred and forty-seven years we opened our country to people from all over the world and people of all faiths or no faith.

Commonsense is being replaced by the need to cater to the minority.

Prayer is out. People want to eliminate references to God. They wish to change the words to Oh Canada, drop

the singing of God Save the Queen, and are pushing their agendas on politicians and school boards.

Commonsense says to sing the anthems as written and those who donÕ t want to sing may stand at attention while the rest of us sing loud and proud.

ItÕ s time for the minorities to also be tolerant and may God bless Canada.

Gord Wright Essex

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Change: Climate and Council That theory about waiting a few hours if you donÕ t like the weather so it would change was thrown aside last week. We would have liked that but the cold and snow stayed with us. All we had to do to be thankful was look at pictures of Buffalo and those areas. So now we talk about climate change with a new perspective. This is not exactly a warming trend.

But council change is the subject of interest right now.

We wonder what might be in store for that.

Someone said recently that all councils are the same.

When a subject comes before them they all agree on the outcome or suggestions. You can be certain I refuted that idea because it is not the rule of thumb. That may apply to some and we really donÕ t want that type of councilor, do we?

Actually our new councillors for the coming four

years are not unknown to us, with the exception of one, and that is Ward OneÕ s Steve Bjorkman. I expect he knows this area and its needs quite well as he was recently the Chair of the Essex Centre Business Improvement Area.

The other two that bring a change to council have been involved previously. Both of them are from Ward Three. I wonder what caused the people of that ward to throw out both their representatives. They elected Larry Snively whose experience on council includes time as mayor and Bill Caixeiro, who served as a councilor.

We are getting good coverage of council proceedings by this newspaper and all we have to do is read the reports, although it is better to attend the meetings if we want to really see how our councillors perform. Time will tell us where we are going and perhaps give us an inkling of what we can expect. I hope it is positive and with vision.

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

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Fred Groves talks about ‘Rising from the Rubble’

Author and Essex resident Fred Groves promotes his upcoming book “Rising from the Rubble.” It is expected that it will be released in February in time for the 35th anniversary of the 1980 explosion that rocked Essex.

by Jennifer Cranston Local journalist and author Fred Groves was at ECHRS on Saturday talking about his book, Ò Rising from the Rubble.Ó Ò It is a personal and historical book about one of the biggest tragedies in the town of Essex,Ó said Groves.

The ValentineÕ s Day explosion that leveled much of the downtown core was the first big story covered by Groves, a young journalist at the time in 1980. He was fairly new to the Essex Free Press, when then owner, Wilber Brett, called him in the early hours of the morning and told him the town had blown up and he needed to get to work.

Groves was living in Windsor at the time. As he was driving towards town, he became aware of the magnitude of the disaster. Ò When I got to Cozy Corners (the Talbot St. and Manning Road intersection) I could see the sky was all lit up.Ó He managed to drive

as far as Maidstone Ave. when he was stopped and had to proceed on foot.

He got to the Essex Free Press office by cutting through an alley. The door was blown out along with all the windows at the Free Press and ceiling tiles had come down onto his desk in his office.

One of the people Groves interviewed at the time of the explosion was Rick Bonneau, who was an 18-year old volunteer firefighter for Essex at the time.

Bonneau, who is still with Essex Fire & Rescue and is now a District Chief, is the first person Groves interviewed for his book.

Writing the book involved interviewing all the people who were there that night, including Ib Fynbo whose hardware store was completely destroyed. A space heater in his store was the ignition source for the explosion.

Despite the devastation and damage done to the downtown core, Bruce

Beutler was the only person severely injured in the explosion.

The book clears up some common myth and misinformation about that night and celebrates the resolve of people and businesses in Essex.

Copies will be available in February at ECHRS and other area locations. The cost of the book is $20, with proceeds from the sales going to the Essex Firefighters’ Association.

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New book inspires people to learn and reminisce local history through postcards.

He will be signing and selling books throughout the community in time for the gift giving season.

You can find him at the following locations: • Nov 29, Saturday, 12-4 Tecumseh & Area Historical Museum--Old train Station • Dec 6, Saturday, 12-4 Tango/Magpie

one got to see them,Ó he said. Ò So I decided to write a book.Ó He released his first book Ò Postcards from the Past; Windsor and the Border Cities,Ó which has almost sold out, and he is currently promoting his second book, Ò Postcards from Essex County.Ó The book is divided by town and has a description of the photo and snippets

from the back under each image.

Newman says the books are real conversation starters. Ò Every book signing I do, people start telling stories and sharing personal and family experiences,Ó he said. Ò People just start talking.Ó Newman says he has plans for at least three more books that explore

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Ian Agnolin and Nancy Colantonio share memories and local stories as author David Newman signs a Postcards from Essex County for them at ECHRS on Sunday.

by Jennifer Cranston David Newman is doing what he can to share his postcard collection with the community.

The avid postcard collector has over 6,500 postcards depicting local history in his collection.

They span from the turn of the last century to about 1960. Ò They were sitting on a shelf in my office and no

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EMHA invites families to create a new Holiday tradition

by Jennifer Cranston A new event in Essex challenges you to Ò just believe,Ó and snuggle into the Christmas Spirit.

If your family loves the movie Polar Express, then the Just Believe Holiday Event is for you and yours.

Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday event is a festive occasion with a host of activities and attractions for the whole family! A train conductor will greet families attending this magical cinema experience and send them on their way to enjoy Christmas activities.

The Ò Just Believe Holiday EventÓ will take place on Dec. 6 at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and has a matinee pre-show event time of 12:30 pm, with the

movie starting at 2:30 pm and an evening pre-show event time of 5:30 pm, with the showing of the movie at 7:30 pm.

The Just Believe Holiday Event pre-show activities include cookies and hot chocolate, face-painting, cookie decorating, making a tree ornament, a visit with Santa and more.

Families are encouraged to join in on the magic of Christmas and wear their pajamas, housecoats and slippers as they watch the whole experience on the Big Screen.

Sumar Clarke is the new director of fundraising for EMHA. She is organizing this event to benefit EMHA as well as the Essex Area Food Bank and SantaÕ s Cause for Kids. Ò We needed to get

creative,Ó she said. Ò With the pressure on businesses, itÕ s hard for them to just keep handing money over.Ó Clarke is mother to eight-year old triplets and the Polar Express is a fundamental part of her familyÕ s holiday traditions. Ò This movie is so magical for little children and kids love to do all of those holiday activities like decorating cookies and making ornaments,Ó said Clarke.

Wearing pajamas and having their ticket stamped by a real Ò conductorÓ will really help kids get into the role, she explained.

This movie has inspired similar events all over North America and Clarke thought it would be a perfect addition to the

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This is the first of what she hopes will become an annual event. Ò I think it will expand and become something people put on their calendars,Ó she said.

This event is about more than EMHA. Participants who make a food or monetary donation to the Food Bank will receive a replica Ò magic bellÓ from the movie, and people who bring a new toy for SantaÕ s Cause for Kids will be entered into a draw for an iPad mini.

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Essex Legion Craft Show bigger than last year

Colleen Chevalier checks out the unique creations of Audrey Stanley.

by Jennifer Cranston The second annual Essex Legion Craft Show boasted about 28 vendors and raised money for the Legion and the Essex Area Food Bank. The event is held on the Sunday of the third weekend in November, and organizer Jane Martin says itÕ s never too early to start planning for next year. To learn more, find the Essex Legion or Essex County Vendors on Facebook.

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Volunteers needed for the Snow Patrol

by Sylene Argent With winter weather well on its way, Essex Community Services is looking for willing volunteers to sign up to be a part of the Essex Snow Patrol pilot project, which is in the process of being developed.

The Essex Snow Patrol program will need many volunteers to operate, Essex Community Services Executive Director Kelly Stack said. Accumulated snow and ice are hazardous to anyone. In addition, they can be barriers for those with special needs. The Snow Patrol project will

link volunteers to eligible seniors and those people in the Essex community with limited mobility to clear a path from their door to the road, and a portion of the sidewalk after snow has fallen.

At the Essex Council meeting on Monday, November 17, Council approved forwarding upto $7500 towards this program, of which $1000 will be used upfront to get the program up and running. This funding came out of the Senior and Youth Reserve.

Winter is unpredictable, Stack noted. And that means it

is not known how much snow will fall this season.

The volunteers will spread out the funds for as long as possible, which gives Essex Community Services an opportunity to help more people. The idea is that volunteers are the backbone of this program. Ò The program needs to be built around volunteers.

It could be as simple as helping a neighbour,Ó Stack commented, adding the goal for the money the Town has funded will be used for extreme circumstances; for example, if the volunteer base is exhausted and there is a need for snow removal.

The application program to apply to utilize the Snow Patrol Services, which will be available throughout the municipality so long as there are volunteers available to do this, would be strict to ensure this service would be available to those who need it most, Stack said.

Essex Community Services has also applied for grant funding from a different source and is hopeful that the funding comes through.

If successful in getting this funding, it would not be available until next winter.

The hope is to expand the

program, so it becomes a year-round service that would include things like cutting grass and raking leaves in the warmer months.

Stack asks that those who want to get involved to contact her by December 3. This will help Essex Community Services organize the program in its preliminary form.

Volunteers will, however, be accepted after this date also. The program can at that time be evaluated, and volunteers could be partnered with individuals in their community who have higher needs and canÕ t afford the service on their own. There could be a nominal fee to access the service. The program will ask for income identification, Stack said. Ò We need to have a feel for who is behind this program,Ó she explained.

Essex Community Services is also hoping snow removal contractors will contact the organization to see who is available as a paid service for when the program is in need to do that as a backup system.

Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy is the Council representative on the Essex Accessibility Advisory Committee.

She said there have been conversations about what to do in those instances when someone with limited mobility canÕ t clear sidewalks after a snowfall in accordance with the TownÕ s snow removal bylaw. Those talks opened other avenues, and the idea for this program began. The plan is to start the program small.

A program like this helps keep the community active, Bondy added, as it keeps communities walkable.

Those who sign up for the program will be able to get letters of reference, certificates of volunteerism, and high school students can earn community service hours that are needed in order

to graduate. It is hoped that area businesses and individuals will also step up to forward gift certificates or gifts that can be passed on to the volunteers through the agency as a thank you.

Donations of things like shovels, hats, and gloves will also be accepted at the Essex Community Services office during its business hours. This will help keep the program running. Charitable tax receipts are available for financial donations for the Snow Patrol program.

For more information to sign up to be a Snow Patrol volunteer, or to donate to the cause, contact Stack at the Essex Community Services office at (519)-776-4231.

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Edge youth group performs good deeds within the community

by Sylene Argent It is important to pass along the spirit of volunteerism and the importance of giving back to the community to youth, and Holy Name of Jesus ParishÕ s Edge youth group is one organization that is teaching the youth how they can get involved to better the community.

On Sunday, the group, which is comprised of around 40 local youth, helped Holy NameÕ s Catholic WomenÕ s League as it hosted its annual turkey dinner. The youth and its Youth Leader Kim Verbeek and Youth Coordinator Nick Fournier took on several duties to help serve in the dining room at the event. The youth gathered in groups to take on two-hour shifts. Ò The kids hustle to serve in the dining room,Ó Verbeek said.

This helps assist the Catholic WomenÕ s League with their

Members of Edge, Holy Name of Jesus Church’s youth group, took the opportunity to take over the serving duties on Sunday during the Catholic Women’s League turkey dinner fundraiser. Pictured are just some of the youth who helped out.

efforts in hosting this event.

The turkey dinner is a major fundraiser for the Catholic WomenÕ s League. Its proceeds are forwarded back into the

community in a variety of ways.

In recognition of their hard work, the Catholic WomenÕ s League forwarded a donation from the event proceeds to the

Edge youth group. Verbeek noted the youth decided to put the donation towards its incentive of buying gifts for a CAS and Church sponsored

family this Christmas.

The youth have been out in the community over the past several weeks to raise additional funds for this Christmas gift program to brighten Christmas morning for a few area children. Verbeek explained the youth have been doing good deeds throughout the community, and then forwarding the funds to this incentive.

This week, the youth will head to the mall to spend all of the money they have earned for this incentive according to what was on the wish list of the children they are supporting.

Through being involved with Edge, Verbeek said, the youth learn about social justice and the importance of caring for others in the community. Doing good deeds within the community and helping out with the turkey dinner shows them how to put community service into action.

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Last Healthy Living session - Help avoid falling back into old habits

by Sylene Argent On Thursday, November 13, Theven Sabga of Sabga Physiotherapy and Registered Dietician Tania McNamara of the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic hosted the final session of the free six-week Healthy Living Program.

This session focused on avoiding falling back into old habits and the importance of pacing while exercising.

Maintenance is probably the hardest part of living a healthy lifestyle, McNamara said.

Diets tend to fail, as their restrictions are typically not sustainable over the long term. Healthy eating can also be hard to maintain over a long period of time. Weekly goal setting and menu planning are great ways to

maintain a healthy eating lifestyle.

Healthy eating habits only work with your lifestyle, McNamara said.

Life can get rocky, and reaching for perfection in challenging times can be unrealistic. A healthy eating pattern may change when life struggles occur. Doing little things when life is challenging, like parking farther in the parking lot, taking the staircase, or adding more vegetables to meals several days throughout the week count as positive actions.

Small weekly goals can help people continue to eat healthy and are baby steps towards obtaining a larger goal. Goal setting can include adding more fruits and vegetables to the diet, or planning to include exercise. It is important to ensure goals

are realistic and actionorientated.

A good goal, McNamara said, is one where there is confidence that it can be achieved during the span of a week.

Set goals that are directly related to healthy habits that you want to develop, she encouraged.

Recognize when old, less-desirable habits begin to try and sneak back, she added. Change is hard, and sometimes it is hard to keep momentum behind positive lifestyle changes when there are bumps in life. At these times, it may feel comfortable to slip back into old habits.

But there is a choice of reaching for healthier food and controlling portion size, she said. Ò Figure out where those triggers are with a food journal, and make a plan of what to do when that happens.Ó

A relapse prevention plan is one way to avoid falling into old, lessdesirable habits. To create this type of proactive plan, document what is working while living a healthy lifestyle. Then, document what it was that derailed those healthy living habits and the steps taken to get back on track.

Implement strategies that have worked in the past. Ò One day of eating fatty foods will not undo all your good work,Ó McNamara said. Having one bad day shouldnÕ t discourage anyone from getting back on track the following day. Remember that eating healthy is important 80 percent of the time. Ò DonÕ t have an all or nothing mentality.

Setbacks are learning opportunities and a chance to change the outcome next time.Ó Ò Remember, you always have a choice. You can repeat the same habits you have in the past, or you can try something different,Ó she said.

When derailed from those healthy living patterns, get back to the basics. Resume exercise, for example, even if it is at a lower frequency than before, and do things like

eating three balanced meals a day. Ò Relapse prevention is a reminder you have a choice. When things go well, write them down,Ó she said.

Balance is not just something that is useful when creating meals.

Balance is also important when it comes to being active. Sabga talked about the importance of pacing when it comes to exercise, and the importance of balancing the three main components of an exercise program that includes flexibility, aerobics or endurance, and strength training. Ò Pacing is a tool that helps you find a balance,” Sabga said. Ò Pacing is about achieving success.Ó The key to a successful exercise program is to start exercising, and to go slowly. Increasing exercise can be done gradually as tolerated. A professional will be able to help find that balance in an exercise program to help prevent injuries.

Starting an exercise too fast or increasing difficulty too quickly can cause pain or quitting, Sabga said. An exercise program without balance can not only cause pain,

which can lead to a long time of immobility while recovering, it can also be difficult to sustain, causing one to refrain from working out. Ò Pacing gives you a sense of control over the program,Ó Sabga said, adding, when pacing is done properly, it can help minimize pain while increasing productivity.

When it comes to exercising, Ò donÕ t be careless, and use good judgment,Ó Sabga noted.

She encouraged everyone to be aware of dangers, such as over doing it when feeling good, when working too hard to please others, being rushed or under pressure, or when emotionally upset.

Establishing a good base line, which a professional can help create, can help identify the amount of exercise that can typically be safely endure with a lower chance of a flare-up. A baseline can include a specific time or distance.

Goals, when set, should be realistic and not overreaching.

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Local musician releases solo album

by Sylene Argent For many years WoodsleeÕ s Justin Zuccato was the singer/guitarist for local rock band Ò Pulp City Inn.Ó Fans and music lovers may have seen this band playing around the region, including at the Essex Fun Fest, or cheered them on when they made it to the semi-finals on CanadaÕ s Got Talent around three years ago.

Now working on his solo career, Zuccato just wrapped up recording his first solo album titled Ò SheÕ s to Kill Mockingbird,Ó and is encouraging local fans to head online to check out his freshly laid original tracks.

Zuccato worked with engineer Martin Bak from SLR Studios to produce the album. Ò HeÕ s fantastic, and great to work with. It was a joy to make the CD with him,Ó Zuccato said of Bak. He noted Pulp City Inn guitarist Darryl Festa cowrote three of the songs on the album. Ò SheÕ s to Kill a MockingbirdÓ is a six track album, and its single Ò Toronto SongÓ has a newly produced video that can be found for viewing on Youtube. He is anxious to promote this new release, which is available on the web on iTunes and Amazon. Zuccato sings and plays guitar, piano, bass, and drums on the album. Ò Toronto Song,Ó Zuccato said is that classic song about a girl moving away. This tune, he admits, was one that came together quickly. He just sat down at his piano one day and had worked out the lyrics and medley in about half an hour. Ò That has never happened to me before,Ó he said.

Zuccato wanted to write the best songs he could for this new release with elements of country, pop, and rock thrown into the mix.

Though Zuccato said he is a rock guy, he did have some country influence on the making of this album on a subconscious level.

In his youth, Zuccato remembers hearing a lot of Shania Twain being played around the house.

At the time he didnÕ t really know what he was

listening to, but he thinks the country feel, melody, and energy on his new songs must have come from that experience.

Before working on this album, the local musician had worked on a five song EP around a year and a half ago. He admits he wasnÕ t happy with it, so he scrapped the project

to start fresh. He said he was changing a lot himself when trying to create those five songs. He did end up taking one song from that session to use in the newly released collection.

Creating music is something Zuccato said he would be doing whether he was pursuing a career in the entertainment

business or not. Currently, besides promoting his new album, Zuccato is playing mostly acoustic shows in the Windsor area. He urges fans and music lovers to check out his website justinzuccato.com to learn about upcoming dates.

Website visitors can buy or stream his music there also.

Ò I want people to listen to [my album]. I just want to get my music out there,Ó he said, adding he is proud of his work, especially the song writing on this album in telling stories and capturing moments within them. Ò I think the album was more or less my first attempt at writing

something for more than a specific audience,” he said, adding having a broad appeal was the goal in creating the six originals. He wants to put the songs out there and see what tunes resonate to which people.

Zuccato says he is early in his career and he hasnÕ t finished defining who he wants to be as a musician.

This album will help find that out.

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Essex Rotary Club looking to expand membership EPS students and staff show their generosity

submitted to the EFP Recently, the Rotary Club of Essex welcomed four new members to the club. The induction brings the club almost one-third of its way to this yearÕ s membership goal of doubling in size with total membership, which is now at 20. Anyone interested in discovering more about Rotary is encouraged to contact Club President Neil McBeth at 519-990-5905 for details. The club meets Monday nights at the Essex Railway Station at 6:30 PM. Pictured are (left to right) Julie Ricci (Assistant District Governor), Chris Walker, Derek Foote, Kris Glaser, Christina Sweet, and Neil McBeth (Essex Rotary President).

Thank You On behalf of the Essex B.I.A. – Thank you Kristen Gray and the Salvation Army for organizing the tree lighting event again this year. Thanks also to Greg Velanoff from Essex Canadian Tire for his donation of Christmas lights.

submitted to the EFP Essex Public School students and staff spread some Christmas generosity as they participated in Operation Christmas Child for the first time this year. With the assistance of student council representatives, each class was given a shoebox to fill with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for a boy or girl. Many classes filled more than one shoebox and several families filled their own shoebox to be donated. They will be sent to less fortunate children in various countries around the world through the organization Samaritan’s Purse.

Bruce Jackson, a parent of EPS students, had suggested the idea back in

the springtime as a global school project that would allow students an opportunity to demonstrate their generosity and caring of children in need.

In total, 85 boxes were filled with a great variety of needed items. Thank you to all of the students, staff members, and families who participated in this endeavor.

Your generosity will make a difference!

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Essex 73’s winning streak comes to an end

by Garrett Fodor The 73Õ s had a busy week, playing three games in four days. They hoped to extend their seven game winning streak into double digits.

Last Tuesday, they took on Blenheim, who they beat the last time they played (Oct. 26) with 7-0 stomping.

The Blades had a short bench of 14 players, but that did not seem to hinder them, as early on they cycled the puck and registered some great opportunities on Essex’s Colin Lauzon. Essex though got the first tally of the game, coming off the stick of Eric Shaw, who was parked in front of the net and buried home Tyler TurnerÕ s shot. Blenheim responded seconds later when a scrum ensued and the puck slide underneath Lauzon. Despite the even scoreboard, Essex out-shot the Blades 13-4 in the first.

Phil Janikowski broke the deadlock just five minutes into the second period when he let out a rocket from the circle.

Essex closed the game with three goals in the third, from Matthew Hebert (short-handed), Daniel Slipchuk (the birthday boy) and another from Turner, giving him his third point of the night. Ò It felt good to have a performance like that tonight,Ó

Turner said, Ò playing with line mates like Eric Shaw and Tyler Scott do that to your game, they made it easy for me. It felt good to see Slipchuk get a goal and celebrate his birthday in style,Ó The next night, the 73Õ s were in Dresden. The Kings were looking to end a two game losing skid.

Essex abolished that hope with four goals in the first 13 minutes. In the end the 73’s skated away with a 6-2 win. Essex had 45 shots on net compared to their opponents, who had 11.

On Friday night, Essex took on Alvinston, hoping to extend their winning streak to 10 games.

After a scoreless first period, it was Alvinston who opened things up 7 minutes into the second. EssexÕ s Eric Shaw managed to respond with a goal to knot it all up heading into the break.

Daniel McIntyre then gave Essex the lead midway through the third, but Alvinston responded two minutes later to deadlock the game. It looked like the contest might go into extra time, but Alvinston found the back of net for the winner with just one minute left on the clock,

Scott Bromley weaves his way through blades defense

ending EssexÕ s winning streak at nine. Ò We were not mentally prepared for the game tonight, I donÕ t know if we were tired but we didnÕ t show up,Ó Shaw commented. Ò Alvinston used their small ice to their advantage. We will have a couple of hard practices and look to rebound.Ó

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RENAUD, Gordon David - A resident of Essex, Gord Renaud passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus at the age of 78. Loving husband of the late Marilyn Renaud (1997). Dear father of the late Mark Renaud (2012), Dave & Cary Renaud, Brian & Shelley Renaud and Bruce & Wendy Renaud. Proud grandfather to Tanya, Misty, Nicole, Dane, Demi, Trevor, Justin, Kyle, Jamie, Tyler and special grandpa to Rebeccah, Ashley and Emily. Great-grandfather to 5 great-grandchildren. Gord was a former Police Sergeant with the Town of Essex. He was a Life Member of the Essex 73’s as well as serving on it’s Executive Committee for many years. Gord was a 4th Degree Knight with the Fr. A.P. Marentette Assembly. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 201 Essex. He was a past Citizen of the Year for the Town of Essex. Gord will be remembered by his family and the Community for his dedication to all sports including bowling where he was active in organizing many leagues throughout Essex County.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost another dedicated fan. The Community will always remember Gord for his dedication to anyone in their time of need. Family and friends were received at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex, (519 776- 4233) on Tuesday & Wednesday. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 146 Talbot St. S. Essex at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Country Meadows Cemetery, Essex. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Dialysis Unit at Windsor Regional Hospital- Ouellette Campus would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

ETHEL QUEEN

Ethel Queen was born December 6th, 1914 in Woodslee, Ontario. She has two children, 6 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She will be celebrating her birthday with family and friends at Iler Retirement Lodge during an Open House between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th, 2014. Best wishes only. _________________________________________________________

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NOv. 27 - COTTAM UNITED CHURCH’S TURKEY DINNER & BAzAAR. Serving from 1-6pm. Take-out available.

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

At villanova Festival Theatre. For tickets/info: www.shlasalle.dol.ca or 519-734-7512.

NOv. 29 - ESSEx RETIREES’ ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAzAAR AND BAKE SALE. Lunch served 11 - 1. Free Parking, No Admission Charge! At 32 Russell St. in Essex.

NOv. 29 - BRENTWOOD CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE. From 9am-2pm , 2335 Dougall Ave., Windsor.

NOv. 30 - CHRISTMAS CASH BINGO - Hosted by the Squires #1385 - At KofC Hall, McGregor. Doors at 5pm, Bingo at 7pm.18 yrs +. Proceeds to Squires Youth Projects.

NOv. 30 - ST. JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS TURKEY BINGO- In St. Joseph, River Canard, Church basement. Doors ar 6pm, Starts at 7pm.

DEC. 5 - MONTHLY ALL YOU CAN EAT PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Essex (92 St Paul Street), 5pm - 6:30pm. Call 519-776-7711 for more details, all welcome!

DEC. 6 - ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH’ S “A HOLIDAY DINNER SHOW” Featuring Kristy Lauriault. At the Essex Legion,103 Talbot St., N, Essex at 6pm. For info: 519-776-6524.

DEC. 6 - OPITIST CLUB OF ESSEx PRESENTS “SANTA’S WORKSHOP” - Free crafts & refreshments for kids ages 3 to 11. From 1-3pm at the Essex Sports Complex, Shaheen Room.

DEC. 13 - SOUTH TRINITY PARISH’S CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE - At St. Andrews Anglican Church. 210 King St. Harrow. 9:30am-2:00pm.

DEC. 13 - ESSEx SANTA CLAUS PARADE - At 6:30pm.

DEC. 13 & 14 - MUSIC ExPRESS’ THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS - At L’Essor S.S. in Tecumseh. Benefitting the Windsor Downtown Mission. INFO: www.musicexpress.ca.

DEC. 21 - MCGREGOR’S CHRISTMAS TURKEY DINNER - No charge, donations accepted.

Memorial verses 3:00 - 6:30pm at K of C, 9560 Walker Rd., McGregor.

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EvEnts _____________________ cRAfty lADieS chRiStMAS SAle Viscount Mobile home Park. November 29th from 10am-2pm. homemade crafts & dog treats, knitted goods, jewellery & wreaths & much more.

EvEnts _____________________ chRiStMAS cASh biNGo, hosted by the John brazill circle #1385 Squires, at K of c hall, McGregor, on Sunday, Nov. 30. the doors open at 5pm, bingo starts at 7pm. 15 Rounds, 3 special rounds.

Double $12, triple $18. Must be 18 years of age to play. No turkey and basket this year. Proceeds to Squires youth projects. the kitchen and snack bar will be open at 5pm.

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FARMinG _____________________ WANteD farm land to Rent cash or Share crop call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501 _____________________1-tf WANteD productive land to buy, rent or sharecrop. top prices paid. call Dennis today @ R. Rivest farms ltd. 519-7966691.

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Notice of Public AuctioN - 3 yr old Arab Stallion, Dark bay. board has not been received for 1 year. owned by barbara liles of 3278 Rankin Ave. Windsor. Sunday, Nov. 30/2014 at 1pm at Jeff Damphouse Stables. contact 519982-3610.

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EvEnts _____________________ biNGo 1st & 3rd fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JAcKPot 1-tf _____________________ KitteNAiDe ADoPtioN DAy: Saturday, Nov. 29, from 11am-3pm at Petzown (1715 Manning Rd.) cats & Kittens. 519324-2729.

47-1t _____________________ buyiNG ScRAP GolD. cASh $$$ iN. Saturday, November 29, at the essex Retirees’ Social club, 32 Russell St., essex, 10am-3pm. cash for all coins, scrap gold, all gold rings, chains, (even broken gold jewellery), gold teeth, sterling, mint sets, musical instruments, etc. Also buying costume jewellery. top prices.

We simply pay the most. house calls available. Dan Jones b.A.., b.ed. 519919-1805.

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SAle - 90% off DiNNeRWARe Royal Doulton, Royal Albert & Paragon, $2. collector Plates, other china and household items. Shelving units $10 each, at the former Regal Gift Shop, 138 talbot St., N., essex, SAt., NoV. 29th, 9 am - 4 pm only. cash only.

47-1t* _____________________ “Put the NuNS iN chARGe!” - by Sacred heart church, laSalle. Nov. 28 & 29, 7 pm at Villanova festival theatre. tickets: brisbebois bookstore. online: www.ShlaSalle.Dol.cA. 519-7347512.

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Employment Opportunity Accounting Clerk The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for the position of Accounting Clerk. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Business Services, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions within the Finance department including data entry, validation and reconciliation of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll data, providing support to the tax department as required and performing monthly account reconciliations.

For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014 to: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca FAX: (519) 776-8811

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The Voice Of Experience

by Evelyn Couch

- Nov. 11 holiday From my experience I think there should not be a holiday for November 11. I see that it is being suggested and I fail to understand why, when it was realized a few years ago that it was not a good idea, it is being considered again.

However I donÕ t expect that what I write here will have much influence. I did see several letters to the Windsor Star with objections.

So here is my experience. As a child in public elementary school we got a holiday on Nov. 11 and I remember asking an uncle who was not a veteran what the holiday was about. His response was for me to ask my parents. They didnÕ t have a good answer either. They knew it was in recognition of Armistice but their answer had little depth to help a child understand.

Then not too long ago, the powers that be realized if children were in school that day, then the teachers could take them to a

Remembrance service and that would give meaning to the day. How come that is not being recognized now if they are thinking of making it a holiday?

A holiday is meant as a day to have a good time,

free of responsibility.

So much better to be at work with some time allowed to go to a service along with the office or work staff.

Council Inauguration and Election of Deputy Mayor The Town of Essex will hold the Inauguration of its new Council and select a Deputy Mayor and committee members at the following public meetings: Council Inauguration December 1 at 7:00 p.m. with Reception to follow Essex Centre Sports Complex, Shaheen Room 60 Fairview Avenue West Election of Deputy Mayor and Committee Appointments December 8 at 5:00 p.m.

Town of Essex Council Chambers 33 Talbot Street South For further information, contact the Clerk’s Office at 519-776-7336, extension 1100 or 1101.

Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex 519-776-7336

NOTICE

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS WINTER CONTROL SERVICES Plowing municipal snow routes, sidewalks and parking lots can be extremely difficult, and to facilitate greater winter control efficiency, residents are reminded that the Town of Kingsville has winter control policies.

Please remove all portable items, including basketball nets, from the roadways and sidewalks to prevent any damages from occurring.

From November 15th 2014 to April 15th 2015, parking is deemed prohibited on Town of Kingsville streets between the hours of midnight to 6:00 am to assist in snow removal operations. Vehicles parked on street may be towed and the owner will be required to pay the resulting towing and storage charges.

Town of Kingsville Traffic By-Law #21-2005 Under the current Town policy, snow accumulations of 8 cm or more must be removed within 12 – 16 hours after storm has ended and this also includes snow drifting events. All available staff and equipment are dispatched immediately and remain until all roads are safe for public travel.

The Municipally owned sidewalks and parking lots will also be cleared of snow and salted following snow and drifting events.

Non-emergency service requests may be submitted through KingsvilleWorks by email at kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca, by visiting the Town website at www.kingsville.ca, or by calling the Town offices at 519-733-2305.

We appreciate your patience and co-operation during these winter months.

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Thanks to all those who helped out in any way with the Kettle Kick-Off & Tree Lighting.

What a wonderful community event !

Don’t forget the Messy Church Christmas Party Thurs.

Nov. 27th from 6- 8 p.m. This is the last time we meet until January.

Join us on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. for Prayer Meeting, followed by Family Worship at 11 a.m. Lt. Kristen Gray will reflect on the theme “From a Shepherd to King” as we continue with “The Story.”

Tues., Dec. 2nd is the SA Connections Christmas Party from 10 -1. Our Low Impact Exercise Program starts at 9:30.

Bible Study follows at 1:15. We won’t meet again until Jan. 6th.

The CCM Christmas Service at Iler Lodge will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 3rd and at Country Village on Thurs., Dec. 4th at 6:30 p.m.

The annual Advent Services put on by the Essex Ministerial Association start on Wed. Dec. 2nd at 12 noon at Woodslee United Church.

Kettle Volunteers are needed. If you have a couple of hours to spare, call 519- 7764628 to sign up for a shift.

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

Your presence is always a blessing to us and we hope our church family will be a blessing to you!

Please join us at Harrow United Church for an afternoon of beautiful Christmas Music provided by David Palmer (organ) and Jonathan Bayley (flute) on Sunday, December 7th at 3 pm. This is a free concert (non-perishable food items are appreciated for our local food bank).

On Friday, December 12th (6 pm), the Harrow United Church - AOTS Men’s Club will be hosting a dinner followed by entertainment with the Dale Butler Trio. For more info, phone the church at 519-7384223.

Our “Giving Tree” is now set-up in Oxley Hall ready to

decorate with a selection of gloves, mittens and hats that will be distributed to those in need. Thank you for your consideration of this HUC initiative.

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 We learned about the origin of Christmas carols from Karen Arnold as our worship service this morning.

The Essex craft show is at Essex United because of construction at the high school. We need volunteers for set-up on Friday and to operate the show on Sat. Dec. 6 and on Sunday the 7th it will start at 11:30 a.m.

Hiatus House need new pyjamas, socks and underwear in all sizes, as well as toiletries.

For New Year’s Eve with friends contact Donna Greaves 519-776-4654. Supper at 6 p.m. at Rose’s Kitchen and dessert and games at the Greaves house.

Advent begins Nov. 30 on the journey to the birth of Christ. Guys who Like to Sing will lead us in song for worship.

The choir will sing on Advent 2 and 3 Sundays and the junior choir will sing for us on Advent 4 Sunday.

The Christmas Eve service will be at 7 p.m. as a candlelight family service with an agape meal.

Katie is beginning practice for the family service and any youth is welcome to be involved.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church St. Paul’s Church presents a Holiday dinner show, Sat. Dec. 6 at Essex Legion. Dinner at 6:30 and show at 8 p.m.

Contact Donna for tickets 519776-6524 Lakeshore St. Andrews is planning a grief shared vigil. A non-denominational event for everyone who is grieving the holidays without a loved one.

November thank you bank donations go to Wounded Warriors that cares for veterans in need.

Next Sunday we will celebrate Reign of Christ. It is Continued on Page 24

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville wishes to appoint residents of the Town of Kingsville to serve on the following Boards and Committees. The term of Council runs from December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018. An appointment to a Board or Committee will be for the same four year term or until the Board or Committee is otherwise dissolved.

STANDING COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

Name Police Services Board (A judge, a justice of the peace, a police officer and a person who practices criminal law as a defence counsel may not be a member of this Board) Committee of Adjustment

Description

Meeting Schedule

The Board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the municipality in accordance with the Police Services Act

Monthly

The Committee of Adjustment hears applications for minor variances from the provisions of the Zoning By-law

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee makes recommendations to Council regarding any plan, by-law, application or other document or process authorized or initiated under the Planning Act.

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee hears appeals from Orders made under the Property Standards By-law

Fence Viewers

Fence Viewers hear applications under the Line Fences Act

Monthly

(The members of the Committee of Adjustment shall also be appointed as members of the Planning Advisory Committee; Property Standards Committee; and Fences Viewers) Kingsville Accessibility Advisory This Committee advises Council about Committee the requirements and implementation of (This Committee shall include lay members who are people with disabilities from the community)

Quarterly

accessibility standards and may review site plans and drawings submitted under the Planning Act

This Committee advises and assists Council on Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory matters relating to the conservation of property Committee of cultural heritage value or interest The Committee operates as a link between the community and Council and makes recommendations to Council regarding Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture recreational, sports, arts and cultural Committee opportunities for all residents; the delivery of recreation services; and the operation and use of parks and facilities

Monthly

Monthly

ADVISORY (Ad Hoc) COMMITTEES Older Adults Advisory Committee Fantasy of Lights Committee Migration Festival Committee

E.L.K. Energy Inc. Board of Directors

The Committee will be a communication link to Council for the purpose of improving the quality of life for older adults in the Town This Committee assists with the yearly Christmas display of lights at Lakeside Park This Committee assists with the annual Migration Festival REPRESENTATIVE ROLE ON A BOARD Town of Essex appoints from list of nominees received from Kingsville and Lakeshore (Kingsville & Lakeshore to jointly nominate 4 residents to be considered for appointments; Town of Essex appoints 2 of the 4)

Monthly Monthly Monthly

At call of the chair

Persons interested in applying to be appointed to any one or more of the above Boards or Committees must submit an expression of interest by either completing the form of Application for Appointment to Board or Committee (available from Department of Corporate Services or www.kingsville.ca ) and/or by submission of a letter of interest and submit to the undersigned no later than Thursday, December 11, 2014.

DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 20th day of November, 2014.

Mayor Nelson Santos c/o Sandra Kitchen, Deputy Clerk-Council Services The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

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Ravens “Novice Major A team” take on the Gold Classic hockey tournament submitted to EFP This past weekend the Essex Ravens Novice A team travelled north to participate in the Bradford Bulldogs Blue and Gold Classic hockey tournament.

The Ravens opened the tournament against the Lambeth Lancers.

Throughout the game the boys played strong positionally, used a relentless forecheck to create scoring opportunities, and were unbeatable in the pipes. In the end, the Ravens were victorious 2-0.

In their next game the Ravens faced off against

the Nickel City Rebels.

This game was a back and forth affair that saw many excellent scoring chances at both ends of the ice.

In the end, team defence and excellent goalkeeping preserved a 2-2 tie.

Now sitting on 3 of a potential 4 points in pool play, the Ravens took on a strong team from Owen Sound Saturday morning. After getting out to an incredibly slow start, the team quickly found themselves down 4-0 after

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Following a brief pep talk between periods and a goal midway through the third, the Ravens stormed back with two more unanswered goals and cutting the deficit to 1. With the momentum now completely shifted in their favour, the Ravens pulled the goalie for an extra attacker in hopes of knotting the game up.

Despite a flurry of shots and opportunities the team could not muster another goal and suffered their first defeat of the tournament.

Next up for the Ravens was a quarter final match up with the Lambeth Lancers and an opportunity to play another day of hockey.

The Ravens stormed out of the gates and by the third enjoyed a 3 goal cushion. With another great performance in net and sound play by the defence the Ravens were victorious and earned a berth in the semifinals against Dorchester.

In the semifinal game, the Ravens fell behind early but continued to battle and show heart for all three periods. In the end Dorchester prevailed 8-1 and the Ravens were eliminated.

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Continued from Page 21 at the end of the liturgual year in anticipation of Advent.

St. Paul is collecting new socks and underwear, as well as toiletries for all ages. Add them to the clothesline of the clothing cupboard. Also we will collect new toys until Dec. 7.

Bishop’s Friends Essex Deanery dinner is Wed., Dec., 3 at the Macedonia club 5225 Howard. Auctions and entertainment. The Bishops Friends provides funds for bishops in support of needs of clergy. Dinner is at 6:30. Contact church office for tickets.

Maidstone Cross 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 December 13th.

The next Pasta Night takes place on December 10th at 5 p.m. in the hall.

Please keep in your prayers the students who are receiving their Sacrament of Confirmation this coming Sunday at St. Mary’s Church.

of having to visit a hospital due to illness or injury. We are holding an information session on Wednesday, December 3rd from 1:30 - 2:30pm 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. Please call 519-776-4231 for more information.

Essex Retirees’ Club News We are ready for our annual Bazaar and bake sale this weekend, Nov. 29th. It will be bigger and better with crafts, white elephant table and raffles. Come for lunch between 11am & 1pm.

Watch for our special Saturday public bingo early in December.

At Monday evening pepper Regina Garrod took most peppers and Roger Monchamp had high score Mary Lou Chibi held low spot. Winners at Tuesday afternoon pepper were Floyd Cascadden first, Virgery Cascadden second and Larry Lane had most peppers. Wally Laframboise took the booby prize.

Ruby Robertson and Annette Anderson were the winners with high scores at Thursday bridge.

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Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our 10am Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15 am and a nursery is available during service.

Choir practice is Thursday evenings at 7pm. New members are always welcome. If you would like a poinsettia placed in

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Olinda-Ruthven United Christmas Tea & Bling Boutique is Nov. 29 & 30, from 1-4pm.

The 2014 Advent Series begins on Wed., Dec. 3, at 12 noon at Woodslee United Church.

The Nov. 30 door greeters are Nancy & Peter Steves; Elder on Duty Derrick Rogers; Lock up Jerry Farough.

The U.C.W. Christmas Tea is Dec. 1, at 7pm. Donations for Hiatus House or Children’s Aid are appreciated..

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 for the children.

The Fall Business Meeting will follow Worship Service on Sunday, Dec. 7. Note the change. All members and coherents are encouraged to attend.

A very successful Christmas House Tour was held last weekend.

Special thanks to Bev Kerr and Mary Brennan for decorating the church so beautifully and to those who hosted the tour.

Our Church Family Christmas Dinner and Concert is on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 5:30 pm.

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Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen Join us on Sunday morning at 10am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be leading us in worship. We will begin our Advent series “Prepare the Way”. As we plan for the upcoming holiday season, we are reminded to slow down and prepare ourselves for Christ’s Birth. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea.

GEMS & Cadets meet on Monday evening from 6:30 – 8:00 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.

All are invited to our next Free Movie Event on Friday November 28. We will be featuring How to Train Your Dragon 2! Doors at 6pm, Movie begins at 6:30pm sharp! All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. A canned good donation is welcomed! Our next movie night is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2015.

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

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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT come and join our Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will be conducting the service. The door greeters are Liz and John Phat. The Scriptures will be read by Margaret Ann Gold. The lunch this week is Pot Luck so bring your favorite dish. If you missed a Sunday Rev. Ann sermons is on our website at http://www.woodsleeunitedchurch. com.

Don’t forget your can goods for Essex Area Food Banks.

Essex & District Ministerial Association Advent Service: Wednesday Dec.3 at 12 noon. Woodslee United Church with Rev. Aaron Thompson.

Advent Event: Dec 4 at Woodslee from 6 pm- 8 pm potluck dinner and discussion: Dec. 11 at Belle River from 6 pm- 8 pm potluck dinner and discussion. Dec. 18 at Woodslee starting at 6 pm after dinner and discussion we will go caroling in Woodslee.

Christmas Cantata: Dec. 14 at 10:30 am in Belle River. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am.

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 go directly to Essex area food banks. The food drive will conclude on December 12, 2014.

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.

For more information: www.woodsleecommunity.com.

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by Fred Groves

1941 Ford pickup found in Saskatchewan

Bob Harrison’s 1941 Ford pickup at the Second Annual Car Show sponsored by Knights of Columbus in Maidstone, On., Sept 13.

Bob Harrison of Oldcastle, Ontario, has been fascinated with old cars for as long as he can remember. Born in 1950, he was 17 when he bought a hot-rodded 1911 Model T Ford from a man in Merlin, Ontario. Bob changed the engine and displayed his car at the 1974 Detroit Autorama at Cobo Hall.

Other cool rides followed, including a 1939 Ford, a chopped Model A Ford coupe, a ’33 Ford Vicky, and a 1972 Pro Street GMC pickup. His latest ride is also a pickup, this time a 1941 Ford. A friend of Bob found it sitting in a field in Saskatchewan. Bob bought it and brought it home about three-and-a-half years ago. He treated the old truck to a frame-off rebuild including a Camaro front clip, late model Ford 302 V8 engine, C4 automatic transmission, and Nova rear end. The outside has been restored to original, giving us a vehicle with a perfect blend of old and new.

The final touch is a set of Coker brand wide whitewall radials with red rims, beauty rings, and moon-shaped hubcaps. It’s interesting to note that whitewall tires were an option available when this truck was new. The finish today is Satin Black.

According to “Ford Trucks, 1905-2003” by John Gunnell, “many people consider the 1940-41 Ford pickups the best looking ever built.” The front end sheet metal is virtually identical to the 1940 Ford Standard. The vertical grille bars on Bob’s truck are painted black in contrast to the brightwork on the hood and headlight bezels.

The front bumper has been eliminated for a smoother front end look while a pair of amber signal lights have been mounted where the bumper supports came through openings in the front fenders. Twin long-stem outside rear view mirrors add a nice touch as well as being very practical. The door handles are still where they were 73 years ago when this truck rolled off the assembly line, and the running boards are still there as well. Note the single windshield wiper on the driver’s side. A passenger-side wiper was an extra-cost option. Other options included a chrome plated rear bumper, grille guard, radio, heater, passenger side sun visor, and locking gas cap.

Bob HarrisonÕ s 1941 pickup took three years to rebuild and he put it back on the road this past summer, with frequent visits to the Monday night cruise in LaSalle and the Wednesday night cruise at the A&W on Manning Road. Keep on trucking!

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.

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Friessen notches a pair for Flyers

Alex Friesen scored two goals on Thursday night as the host Leamington Flyers beat St. Thomas, 4-1. The next night, Trevor Wheaton made 18 saves in a 4-2 victory over St. Thomas. It was three games in four days for the local Junior Ô BÕ team as they won their sixth in a row, a 3-1 win over Sarnia on Sunday afternoon.

The Tony Piroski coached Flyers are in first place in the western conference and have won 20 of 25 games thus far.

• It was a tough way to finish for the Essex District High School senior boysÕ volleyball team at OFSAA. In Dryden, at the ‘AA’ provincial championship tournament, the Red Raiders lost out in the quarterfinals.

They had a successful round robin, finishing second in pool-play. Essex came up short against the defending champions, 18-25, 13-25 before rebounding to beat Lockerby 25-20 and a tough 31-29. In the third match up of pool-play, they beat Parkdale 25-12, 25-21.

• Still with high school sports, the EDHS boys’ hockey team opened their regular WECSSAA season on Wednesday with a 4-4 tie with visiting Kingsville.

The next day in Lakeshore Dillon Jarvis had the lone Red Raiders goal in a 4-1 loss to Belle River Nobles.

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• Dalton Langlois of Essex had a goal on Wednesday as the LaSalle Vipers beat Sarnia 8-2 in Junior Ô BÕ action.

• Matt Puempel had a pair of assists in a big 7-0 win for the AHL’s Binghampton Senators over Albany on Saturday night.

The night before, the NHL first-round pick had an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss to Manchester.

• Cottam’s Conner MacKinnon had one of his best performances in net on Saturday as he made 43 saves to lead the Wheatley Sharks to a 3-2 win over the visiting Lakeshore Canadiens in Great Lakes Junior Ô CÕ Hockey League action.

• The WECSSAA girls’ volleyball season is underway and on Tuesday, both the juniors and seniors will host St. Joseph’s.

• Essex’s Ryan Green had a goal and an assist on Saturday to help the University of Windsor Lancers menÕ s hockey team to a 6-4 win over host UOIT. The following day, Cottam’s Taylor Speed got the win in net for the Lancers, in a 2-1 decision.

• It was a great day for South Woodslee’s Donald Leschield at Flamboro Downs on Saturday. The local horse harness racing owner saw his Blissful Years win the sixth race with a time of 1:58.4. In the second, Massassin finished third.

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

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Chevalier a leader on Lancer’s women’s hockey team

Essex’s Candace Chevalier did every thing she could to get to the puck against Brock on Saturday night.

by Fred Groves If Candace Chevalier has learned one thing in playing hockey at the University of Windsor, itÕ s to keep your head up.

A graduate of Essex District High School and the Essex Minor Hockey

Association, Chevalier is an assistant captain and in her final year with the Lancers.

And while women’s hockey stipulates no body checking, she plays a style of game that keeps the opposition on their toes.

Ò I like to skate on that fine line. There is a difference between being smart and being aggressive,Ó said Chevalier.

Saturday night at the South Windsor Arena, she helped the Lancers to an easy 6-1 win over the visiting Brock Badgers as Windsor ran its OUA record to 8-2-2. The night before they were not as fortunate as they came up short, 4-3 in a shootout loss against the Guelph Gryphons.

Playing a top team like the Gryphons one night and then, 24 hours

later, the winless Badgers is not that much of a competitive balancing act for Chevalier as it might have been in earlier stages of her playing career.

“In the past it might have been but this year is possibly our best at being consistent,Ó she said.

After Saturday’s win over Brock, Windsor coach Jim Hunter said what he likes about ChevalierÕ s play, and has for five years, is her work ethic. Ò She is in the best shape of any girl I have had in six years. She is going to put the puck to the net and get a lot of blue paint goals,Ó said Hunter.

Chevalier is not on the Lancers team to score goals. Hunter said she is a defensive specialist, and her strong work ethic at centre means she has to keep her feet moving all the time. Ò We count on her to get some goals but she plays against the top line every night and she does the job well.”

Her best game offensively this season was back on Nov. 7 when she had a pair of goals and an assist in a win over York.

The daughter of Robert and Elaine, Chevalier admits that she is in the best shape of her career with the Lancers and that comes from simply working hard and being prepared when training camp starts.

She started playing hockey when she was eight in the Essex Minor

Hockey Association on boys’ teams and then moved up to the Windsor Wildcats when she was 14. After a few years there, Hunter spotted her.

“She was my first ever recruit that committed to me. I liked her work ethic.

She was the same player then as she is today. She gives you 110 percent,Ó said Hunter.

Chevalier admits that she is still learning the game and while her playing career at the University of Windsor may be slowly drawing to an end, she has no intention of giving up hockey.

“I am not going to stop playing whether it be rec

hockey or with my old teammates but I definitely want to get into coaching.

I am not going to be away from hockey because it is my fifth year,” she said.

With a degree in kinesiology tucked in her hockey bag, Chevalier is not quite done her education and is on the waiting list for the master’s program in Occupational Therapy at QueenÕ s University.

As far as looking back on five years with the Lancers, she admits, “in your first year you don’t think itÕ s going to go by fast but come your fifth, it just flies by.”

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Tulett stands tall in net for Red Raiders

by Fred Groves Maddy Tulett may only be five feet in height, but she stands tall in the net for the Essex Red Raiders girls’ hockey team.

Monday afternoon, in Harrow, she made several big saves in a losing 2-1 cause against the Hawks in the opening game of the WECSSAA season.

Despite her size, Tulett is becoming an accomplished netminder

and splits her time between the Red Raiders and the Windsor Wildcats ‘AA’ midget team.

“I have rose to the occasion. I have to play big in the net and that is what I do,” said Tulett.

In the first period, she made a huge save against Harrow’s Taylor Rosseau when the teams were playing four aside and saw a powerplay goal from Sara Hopper get past

her. After Essex’s Ashley Sauve tied it up in the third, it was the Hawks’ Lauren Abbott netting the winner on a redirect.

“It was hard to swallow.

You’ve got ten seconds to think about it and then shake it off and get to the next puck,” said Tulett.

Harrow’s Mady Jenner broke to the net and tried to beat Tulett but it was the goalie winning that battle.

Only in Grade 10 at EDHS, Tulett admits she has a few weaknesses when it comes to playing goal and, with help from her goalie coach, is working on her glove side.

Since she was playing novice, there was no question of what position she was going to play.

“Every time it was my turn (to play net), I couldn’t wait and I wanted to do it all the time,” said Tulett.

Friday’s game saw a real goalies’ battle, as Harrow’s Hope Smith was outstanding for the Hawks who ran their record to 2-1.

Essex went into the season opener on Monday on the heels of a warmup pre-season tournament in London where coach Casandra Finn said the

team played well but did not make it to the semifinals.

In her second year as the Red Raiders’ bench boss, Finn, a former University of Windsor Lancers’ player, said Essex has a bit of a way to go before they pick up a win.

“It was a tough loss.

It was hard for our first game. We still have to work on a few things,” said Finn.

Perhaps the most difficult objective for both girls’ and boys’ high school teams to get around is the big age gap between those in Grade 9 and those in Grade 12 who are all on the same team and in the same league.

“We have a lot of Grade

EDHS goalie Maddy Tulett covers the puck in Monday’s game against Harrow.

Nines this year and they are not used to this caliber of hockey and we’ve told them they have to tighten up a bit.”

The Red Raiders girls’

team traveled to Tecumseh to faceoff against Vista Academy on Wednesday and will play host to the Massey Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 8.

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