Essex Free Press - October 13, 2022

Nathan Dupuis has a chance at winning Junior TRAK VLR karting championship

getting some instruction and time behind the wheel, the young racer has started a journey that has continued to accelerate.

Dupuis puts in the hard work to improve. He is at the track as early as he can be and puts in a couple hundred laps over twodays before a race.

Dupuis noted he continues to work at his technique to try to go faster, like practicing starts, where he thought there could be improvement.

In his first race, in 2020, he competed in a Cadet class, but went to a different track in Toronto and was told he was too big to compete at that level. From there, he moved up to race in Junior Light. He earned a ninth-place finish, to return to Point Pelee Karting Club to earn a second-place finish at his next race.

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With nothing to do when the pandemic broke out in 2020, Harrow native, Nathan Dupuis, started racing at Point Pelee Karting Club as a way to explore a new outdoor activity.

What started out as a way to have some fun during lockdowns, quickly evolved into a major passion. Dupuis, now 11-years-

old, is not only enjoying the sport, but is excelling. He is hoping to capture a major championship this weekend during his third season of competition.

He got the idea initially as a friend had a kart and was racing, and got involved when his parents gave him the green light.

“Because schools and everything were closed, and

all you could do were things outdoors, he and his dad [Todd] would go to the track everyday,” Dupuis’s mom, Melissa, explained. “That helped him get more comfortable with the track, learn the track, get more comfortable with the kart.”

“At first, when I got into the kart, I felt a little nervous,” Dupuis admitted, but after

Earlier this summer, Dupuis won his first National championship in karting at Shannonville Motorsports Park. He was successful in winning the Briggs Junior 4 stroke championship.

Recently, Dupuis was successful in winning his second championship, which was the Kart Stars National Championship. In this series, he won the VLR 2 stroke division. This particular series is a five-race series at five different tracks in the Toronto

Photos of Nathan Dupuis by Cody Schindel from Canadian Karting News.

Bondy,

square off during Chamber of Commerce debate

by Sylene Argent

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a series of debates last week, allowing mayoral candidates from Essex, Lakeshore, and Kingsville a chance to share their platforms, describe why they believe they should be elected, and provide information about their backgrounds.

The Chamber has identified issues that are important to the region, based on the feedback it received from its members, Rakesh Naidu said, who is its CEO.

There are two individuals vying for the mayor’s seat in the Town of Essex: Incumbent Richard Meloche has been on Council for 19-years, 15 of which he has served as Deputy Mayor. He was appointed Mayor around sixmonths ago. And, Sherry Bondy, who has represented Harrow on Essex Council since first being elected in 2010.

“Customer service and serving the public has always been a priority to me,” Bondy said, adding she is a “boots on the ground” candidate.

“I bring to you energy, ethics, and experience,” she said.

Her platform includes supporting strong infrastructure, community wellbeing, Council-community relations, and smart fiscal policy.

“I believe I am well qualified and up to the task as being your duly elected mayor.”

As mayor, Meloche said he would continue to advocate for safe roads, and the hard surfacing of all roads, initiating a transit line from Paquette Corners through to McGregor, Harrow, and Colchester, with a return to Windsor.

He would also expand upon the tourism strategy by introducing a new program of community ambassadors and creating new festivals within the community, work with developers to build homes and rental units that are affordable and attainable for young families and senior residents, and continue attracting desirable commercial and industrial developments throughout the municipality with practical policy and ensure developers are welcome.

In addition, Meloche said he would advocate for reasonable, minimal tax increases to reflect the true financial need of the town, hydro upgrades, and to advance internet services for all underserved areas. He would also work for constituents on issues that are important via community meetings, where residents can express concerns and issues.

When asked why she was running for mayor, Bondy said in the last Term of Council, her workload increased beyond her scope, extending into other parts of the Municipality beyond Harrow.

“When residents have an issue and need something done, they come to me,” she said. “I’m looking to set into that fulltime role, because I think I can bring a proactive approach to the Town of Essex, and in terms of creating policies that are proactive, fiscally sustainable, and really leading by example.”

She believes Essex needs a mayor who will be inclusive and work with fellow councillors. She wants to be a mayor who works with all councillors. “I have the ability and tenacity to take on high-level issues in the Town of Essex, such as fixing election loopholes – I stood up when it needed to be fixed, and championed energy, the power flickers, and that is something I have the guts and ambition to take on.”

Residents want a representative who will work hard all term, not just during the election year, she said. “I have accomplished a lot just with my Councillor tool box. I think it is time to try to move up.”

Meloche is running to be mayor because earlier on in his political career, he did not believe he would be on Council for the length of time he has. Originally, he got involved to ensure there would be a new arena in Essex Centre. The Council at that time, did not want one. When the arena was built, he was proud of being part of making

that decision for the community.

From that point on, he was involved in several community projects, including defending McGregor library in the past.

“I want to continue on with projects that are important to the community, and I think I am the person with the right leadership skills to make sure these things get done,” he said. “What we need is someone who can keep the momentum going, and I have been involved in ensuring many of these projects are the ones we need to continue to have moving along.”

When asked about key sectors in the community and how he would support them, Meloche spoke of tourism and the thriving wine industry. Additional amenities need to be brought to that portion of the municipality to support it. He also spoke of the strong Short Term Rental industry in the southern-end of the municipality and how the current Term of Council recently introduced a license for that, in addition to approving a new motel that will open in the spring. In Essex Centre, he is aiming for a more robust industrial area, which adds to the taxbase.

To Bondy, key sectors include the agri-sector, which current Council has recently championed, the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for County Road 50 for businesses that want to work towards farm diversification, and active transportation from Colchester Centre to Amherstburg. She said there is a desire for the wineries and businesses in that area to do well. She spoke of how Council recently voted to reinstate some development fees on industry, with a 75 percent waiver. Council has also invested in the streetscapes for Harrow and Essex Centres. She has created welcome packages to allow new residents to become familiar with local businesses.

The candidates were also asked about thoughts on increased integration with Windsor on transit and policing,

Meloche said while there are services shared between the City and County, there are certain services, such as library and policing, that have a community flair and would be more difficult to blend. If there are savings to be had, perhaps they should be looked at to save taxpayer dollars.

Bondy believes Essex residents do not want further amalgamation. If ideas on policies can be shared without that scare of further amalgamation, then she believes she would be in. One of the things that has been missing in local government includes local councillors talking to

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Sifting through campaign buzzwords

With the clock ticking down to Election Day, and advanced poles already underway, residents are preparing to tick the boxes on the ballot of whom they would like to represent them at the municipal decision-making table for the next four-years.

Some of us may know exactly who we want to vote for, and others may still be thinking about that and are carefully weighing their options.

to me, include “I am worried about taxpayers’ dollars,” or “I would hold the line on taxes.”

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It is tough to say who will make the cut on October 24, as I would say this is going to be a pretty tight race. I always say, though, one candidate could have a small group of support, but if their supporters are the ones who show up at the polls, then guess who takes the seat. So don’t assume your preferred candidate will win because you think he or she is a shooin.

I believe this is the fourth Municipal Election I have covered and I would not wager any bets as to whom I believe will end up on Essex Council for the 2022-2026 term.

Canvassing can sometimes be like a first date. We all know everyone tries to make the best impression they can. It can be hard to decipher between who is being genuine and who is really good at using those campaign buzzwords that sound so good to the ears of a taxpayer.

Some of the phrases that may sound good, but may have little merit,

The phrases sound good because, heck, who doesn’t want to feel like someone is looking out for their financial interest. I, however, would argue there is not a whole lot of mustard attached to the phrases. Most any councillor would keep fiscal responsibility in mind when going through the annual budget, because if he or she didn’t, not only would their position be in jeopardy at the next election, their phone would ring off the hook with many constituents when they found out their taxes were about to go up substantially. So, not only is it in your best interest, it is in theirs as well.

Instead, I would like to hear the details of how they have proven to be fiscally responsible in the past through personal, work, or committee experience.

I don’t just want to hear a candidate claim to be a leader or being able to work as part of a team, share the details to support the claim. For incumbents, we can get an idea of how they act based on past performance. For a new candidate, we can only ask them to qualify those claims by sharing how they have done so.

The same goes for the claim, “I am a hard worker.” Meh. This is definitely a statement that is

measured by personal opinion. We all know people who think they work hard, but we may just disagree on what qualifies as hard work.

Being on Council isn’t easy. Not only do they have to make tough decisions at times, they have to make them publicly. In the days of social media, they can take a lot of heat, some going beyond challenging a decision to even the point of abuse – from those who seem to set targets on particular people and enjoy going on the attack at any time they see the opportunity.

I often get frustrated when people proclaim apathy when it comes to politics. Yes, it can be hard to keep up on everything going on at the municipal, regional, provincial, and federal levels. And, yes, it can be boring and confusing.

But, following politics and having a voice to share concerns is one of the most important rights we have.

Watching politics can be like watching reality televisions, if you let it. You can pick your favourites and those you disagree with. Find a way to keep it somewhat entertaining to keep engaged on matters that may affect you.

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Put Ontario meat on the menu this autumn by Ontario Federation of Agriculture

While much of the autumn season in Ontario is focused on the fruit and vegetable harvest, it can be easy to forget that Ontario meat is also in high demand around this time of year.

Ontario-raised meat is the centrepiece of so much that happens in the fall calendar, whether it is at the centre of the dinner table or the snacks enjoyed with other activities. But we should also be cautious to not take it for granted.

Between the 2016 and 2021 Canadian Censuses of Agriculture, Ontario lost nearly a quarter of its pastureland — a total of 113,688 acres. That loss of grazing land for livestock accounts for 20 per cent of the overall farmland that was lost in that period.

“We are so used to seeing fully stocked meat sections at our local grocery stores, that it is rare we stop to think about where our meat comes from,” says Peggy Brekveld, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). “The reality is, where our meat comes from is under increasing pressure. This season, Ontario’s farmers

encourage people to take a moment to think about the farms where our food comes from and appreciate the importance of protecting and preserving the land that grows and raises our food.”

Through its Home Grown campaign — raising awareness about the importance of protecting productive Ontario farmland — the OFA offers some suggestions for incorporating Ontario-raised meats into your menu:

• The Big Feast — There is one statutory holiday that falls with the autumn season in Ontario, and it just so happens to be a holiday that has a great meal at its epicentre. The Thanksgiving feast is a renowned time when family

each other. Collaboration is possible on projects, like the mega hospital, EMS, and investigating ambulance Code Blacks. There are times to agree to disagree, like when the Town of Essex was vocal in regards to the organics program the City of Windsor was being forced to implement and Essex was not.

In addressing housing affordability, Bondy said she has advocated for more housing and more affordable housing. She spoke of how three-season leased land properties can be brought to four seasons and implementing a task force that will hold Council and Administration accountable. She would also like to see tiny home subdivisions, create a registry of municipalowned properties to see if there can be a partnership with developers, and see how modular homes can be incorporated.

Meloche said he would like to see more affordable and more attainable housing and he has been talking to developers to try and make that happen. He spoke of a recent announcement where 56 attainable homes will be built, using Secondary Dwelling Units that can be rented out. The Town is trying to work with this developer to try and build smaller homes for families first entering the market and seniors trying to downsize. Policies are needed to achieve these things and incentivize some of the developers to ensure it happens.

If given the chance to speak to the Premier of Ontario or the Prime Minister, Meloche said he would speak to the Premier about the need for the new hospital for the value it will bring in jobs and raise the level of care for Essex residents. He said he has spoken to the Premier of this already.

Bondy said she would plead to the Premier about

healthcare and her concern about EMS having way too many Code Blacks. It is a multi-faceted problem. Incentives are needed for hospitals to meet thirty-minute off-load targets. She embraces the new hospital, but Code Blacks need to be addressed.

In helping small and medium businesses, Bondy said she has created welcome packages at each end of the municipality for new homeowners that include menus and goodies that celebrate small businesses. During the COVID lockdown, she visited small businesses and went live on social media to promote them. In 2018, she requested a small business retention and expansion report, where Essex can look at how to retain businesses.

Meloche said he would like to look at a CIP program in the next Term of Council that would help businesses outside the original CIP programs the Town had. Many businesses are in smaller or rural areas. In addition, he said larger businesses want to look at capabilities of working together in the community. He has been connecting businesses in the past, but more needs to be done.

In looking at challenges, Meloche spoke of lacking industrial zoned properties with the correct infrastructure. Opportunity includes the widening of Highway 3. Essex will be able to take advantage of the Agri-business in the Leamington/Kingsville area with having light industrial facilities developed in Essex, once infrastructure issues are overcome. He also spoke of the wine industry and the need to bring new amenities or cultural events to the area.

Bondy said current challenges include that Essex is a big municipality with a lot of roads, yet has one of the smallest tax assessments. The Town needs a solid roads

plan, based on needs not political will. Another challenge is instability on the hydro grid. As mayor, she would have a stronger voice and would work with regional mayors to get some answers on why there are so many power flickers and if there can be expansion. She wants to expand and build, but wants to plan first before building.

The debates, each around an hour long, can be viewed at the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce YouTube channel.

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Numerous friends and family members will be missing loved ones at their Thanksgiving long weekend gatherings this year, with the death toll on Ontario Provincial Police(OPP)-patrolled roads reaching 268 heading into

October.

The fatalities mark a 24 per cent increase over this time last year. The majority of the deaths were no “accident” and were the result of motorists consciously making bad decisions behind the wheel and failing to take seriously their enormous responsibility to drive and share the road safely.

So far this year, poor decisions and a disregard for the safety of fellow road users have been linked to 69 speed-related fatalities, 57 inattentiverelated fatalities, 40 alcohol/

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drug-related fatalities and 40 deaths associated with lack of seatbelt use.

Over the long weekend, the OPP will join police services across the country for Operation Impact. This national, annual traffic safety campaign is among the most robust police enforcement and education initiatives to target drivers who are alcohol or drug impaired, aggressive and inattentive/distracted, as well as vehicle occupants who fail to buckle up or properly restrain toddlers and children.

In keeping with this year’s campaign theme, officers are counting on all drivers to “put their best foot forward by putting

the brakes on bad driving behaviours.”

The OPP and its policing partners are committed to doing everything within their means to keep the motoring public safe during one of the busiest traffic

weekends of the year. If every road user makes the same commitment every day of the year, Canadians could unequivocally reduce the tragic loss of lives on roads across the country in large numbers.

Operation Impact is

led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, under the leadership of its Traffic Safety Committee, in support of Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025.

Put Ontario meat on the menu this autumn by Ontario Federation of AgricultureOFA viewpoint

and friends gather for a big meal — and at the middle of it all is the traditional Thanksgiving turkey or a savoury smoked duck. Did you know Ontario turkey farmers produce roughly 45 per cent of all turkeys consumed in Canada?

• The Big Game — Autumn in Ontario is a haven for sports lovers. Canadian and American football seasons are in full swing. Hockey and basketball seasons get under way. Baseball heads into the chase for the World Series. And this fall, there is the World Cup of soccer on the docket. With all of

these sports to watch, it’s natural to have a good, hearty menu of eats with which to enjoy the games. That could mean grilled hamburgers made with Ontario beef and grilled mushrooms, crispy and perfectly sauced chicken wings or a few links of sausage to be grilled at the tailgate and enjoyed with locally-sourced sautéed onions and melted cheese.

• The Big Barbecue — For some, autumn is a last grasp at firing up the backyard barbecue and grilling up dinner before the snow flies; others push through all winter. Whichever camp you fall, this season is the last chance to grill before really inclement weather takes its grip. There is something about the fall

that calls for pork. Grilled pork chops are a great option. Or take the time to slow cook ribs, or smoke a pork shoulder to make pulled pork sandwiches.

• The Big Comfort — ‘Tis the season of the comfort foods. As the days get cooler, we tend to turn to those foods the help warm us up — figuratively, if not literally. Think a roasted rack of lamb, hot and spicy chili or delectable shepherd’s pie made with Ontario ground beef and topped with Ontario potatoes.

• The Big Hike

— With the leaves changing colour and brisk temperatures, fall in Ontario is an ideal time of year to hit the trails through the forest for a scenic hike. Whether it

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is a picnic basket packed with sandwiches, or some pepperoni sticks or jerky tucked away for the walk through the brightly coloured woods, check to ensure that the processed meats you are enjoying are from an Ontario source.

The preservation of farmland is a very critical issue in Ontario.

According to figures from the Census of Agriculture released in the spring, Ontario is losing an average of 319 acres of productive farmland every day. That is enough acreage to produce more than 23.5 million apples, over 8.8 million glasses of fresh apple cider, 1.2 million bottles of Ontario VQA wine or 75.6 million carrots.

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For more than 100 years, women have been an integral part of Canada’s military history. During the First World War, Madeleine Jaffray (1889 – 1972), served as a nurse overseas and returned home missing a limb.

Jaffray was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved with her family to Galt, Ontario, as a child. She trained as a nurse, and soon after the outbreak of the First World War, enlisted with the French Red Cross. Nursing was virtually the only area where women could experience the

war at the front.

Jaffray went overseas in December 1915 and spent 10 months working in a military hospital near Bordeaux, France, before being transferred to a mobile ambulance unit in Adinkerke, Belgium. This area was only a few kilometres from the front lines and Jaffray recounted how the unit was bombed. “I was coming out of a covered passage in one of the wards when a bomb fell right in front of me,” she said. This severely wounded her foot which led to an amputation, making her Canada’s only female war amputee from the First World War.

The Nursing Director wrote to Jaffray’s mother, “At one o’clock last night, the hospital was bombarded by German aviators and she [Jaffray] was wounded in the foot by a piece of shrapnel from one of the bombs…It is a bad wound.”

A week after the incident, Jaffray was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French military for her bravery, with an additional star for her services, though she felt that all the nurses in her unit were equally deserving of it. She was the first Canadian woman to be awarded this medal.

After the war, she worked at the Dominion Orthopedic Hospital on Christie Street in Toronto. She later moved to Edmonton with her husband

and continued her nursing career, working for the Victorian Order of Nurses and was a member of the Overseas Nurses Association.

She also became the only female war amputee member of The War Amps, an organization started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to provide each other with support and adapt to their new reality as amputees.

Annelise Petlock was born a left arm amputee and grew up in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, which was started by these founding war amputee veterans so that young amputees across Canada could receive financial support for artificial limbs and devices, as well as emotional support.

“Jaffray served in wartime, returned home missing a limb and continued to practice nursing,” says Petlock, who now works with The War Amps. “She never let her amputation stop her from helping others.”

The War Amps has added Jaffray’s story to its website in an ongoing project to tell the stories of its early veteran members. “In doing so, we pay tribute to their service and help to ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten,” says Petlock.

To learn more about Jaffray and other founding members of The War Amps, visit: waramps.ca

Madeleine Jaffray with wounded French soldiers, Photo PR1986.0054/12 appears courtesy of the Provincial Archives of Alberta

Regular vehicle maintenance can keep money in

4. Higher Resale Value: A vehicle that has been serviced as per its manufacturer recommended service guide, with proper records, is likely to have a higher resale value than one that hasn’t.

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada’s 2012 Outlook Study indicates that 54 percent of vehicles on Canadian roads are over eight years of age and that this number is growing, making vehicle maintenance more important than ever before. Older vehicles require more TLC to keep them running efficiently and safely. Staying on top of your vehicle’s maintenance schedule means that it will emit fewer greenhouse gases and will be less likely to run into problems that can lead to expensive repairs and potentially dangerous breakdowns.

“A lot of drivers are opting to pay off their vehicles, and are enjoying not having a monthly car payment,” said Marc Brazeau, president and CEO, AIA Canada. “This is a great situation to be in, but it’s important to remember that you still need to invest in regular maintenance. Not doing so – especially for an older vehicle –means that you are reducing your car’s lifespan and are likely to have to pay for expensive repairs down the road.”

Bottom line benefits of regular vehicle maintenance include:

1. More Mileage: A well serviced vehicle has an increased fuel economy of ten percent and will cost you significantly less at the pump.

2. Less Costly Repairs: Simple things like having your oil changed regularly can correct small problems that, if left unchecked, can lead to costly repairs down the road.

3. Less Accident Related Expenses: Regular vehicle maintenance may cost you a few dollars today, but taking care of your car keeps you safe on the road and helps you prevent accidents, which typically cause your insurance premiums to soar and your monthly payments to increase dramatically.

5. Longer Life for Your Car: Regular maintenance will prolong the life span of your vehicle, therefore postponing the need for a new car. This will allow you to save more money for your next vehicle down payment, or pay off other debts.

For more vehicle maintenance and safety tips, please visit www.becarcareaware.ca.

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of infrequent driving on vehicle

Driving puts a certain measure of wear and tear on a vehicle. Whether a vehicle is used primarily for commuting or as a vessel to take travelers to parts unknown, wear and tear is inevitable.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, individuals may not realize that failing to drive their vehicles regularly also can affect performance. Here’s a closer look at what can happen when vehicles sit idle for lengthy periods of time.

• Battery loses its charge. The battery in a vehicle is still being used even if the car isn’t running. Batteries power various components in a car, such as the vehicle computer, phone chargers and more. If the engine does not turn over and help to recharge the battery, the battery will eventually die. People who drive infrequently may want to consider a trickle charger that’s plugged in during periods of non-use.

• Tire rot can set in. Dry tire rot is deterioration that sets into the rubber.

The material dries out and becomes brittle, causing splits and cracks to form. Driving with tire rot can cause tires to deflate.

• Rust and corrosion can occur. There is still plenty of metal in modern vehicles. A vehicle that has been exposed to salt or rain or one that is stored in a moist climate can be susceptible to undercarriage or engine rust. This may cause damage that’s not easily repaired.

• Damage from sap or droppings. A vehicle parked in one location for a long time could be a target for bird droppings, fallen berries, sap, and other substances that are

potentially harmful to the paint job. Leaving the car or truck out in the sun also means UV rays can cause clear coat over the paint to oxidize and begin to fail, which can produce blotchy or peeling spots.

• Poor brake performance. When vehicles are left to sit, corrosion could build up on the rotors and the brake pads may become less flexible. Moisture also may seep into brake lines, causing issues with pressurization of brake fluid. Each of these factors adds up to brakes that do not work properly - which is a big safety hazard.

•Formation of tire flat spots. When tires

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are not used frequently, the weight of the car can continually put pressure on the same parts of the tires, leading to flat spots. Tires also can lose pressure if they sit too long.

• Oil and other fluids may lose efficacy. Various fluids can go stale in a vehicle if it isn’t regularly driven. Gasoline also may develop condensation, which can reduce efficiency and performance. Taking short trips helps avoid this issue.

Infrequent driving can cause damage to a car or truck. But many potential issues can be avoided by driving vehicles more often.

11-year-old Nathan Dupuis has a chance at winning Junior TRAK VLR karting

driver’s licence and are driving cars on the road, Melissa said, noting in the Briggs, her son can get up to speeds over 100km/ hour. The fastest speed he hit in his VLR was 115km/ hour, Dupuis noted.

Earlier this summer, there was a tornado at the track at Uxbridge, while Dupuis and his family were there.

“Nathan was on grid, getting to go out in his kart when the tornado hit,” Melissa explained. His father’s quick-thinking got him out of the kart and to a safer location. She said the tornado swept across the grid, where everyone was parked, waiting to go on track.

Going into the last race, Dupuis said he is focused. He does not plan to talk to friends at the track when he arrives, as he usually would, to concentrate and mentally prepare for the race ahead.

dedicated, practicing for days ahead of each race.

Dupuis admitted when he began racing, he had no idea things would evolve the way they did and noted he has become obsessed with the sport.

The racing season goes from April to October. He was asked by his team to race in Vegas in November at the SKUSA super match. He will then head down to Florida to race from January to the last week of March to compete in a myriad of series.

“Every weekend he will be at a different track, racing a different motor,” Melissa explained. “It’s exciting. There’s lots to learn. [There] is heavy competition. It is also excellent practice and he learns so much from it. Driver development, that is what it is all about.”

track and asks for advice from others. All of this contributes to his success.

area.

This is Dupuis’s first year racing VLR in Ontario, but only his third season racing 4 stroke karts.

This weekend, Dupuis has a chance at winning the championship in the Junior TRAK VLR series, which is a 15-race series in Uxbridge Ontario.

Melissa explained her son should be racing in the Cadet level, but is racing at the Junior level. For the past year, he has been racing one or two classes above where he should be.

In the Junior category,

he is racing against 15 to 17-year-old youths, some of which have their

Melissa said her son is very disciplined and

Melissa has been told her son has good hands as a driver, he also has great awareness of the

He is also able to adapt. She recalled one race during his first year, where a tie rod bent after getting caught up with another competitor during a race. Even though that affected his ability to turn, he was able to adapt his racing style to the kart and still won the race.

“Before racing, and

before COVID, if it wasn’t for racing, I don’t know what I would be doing right now,” Dupuis said. “I would probably just be sitting on the couch playing video games.”

He suggests other kids his age get out and try things to see what they like.

When he gets older, he hopes to become a professional race car driver.

Photo by Cody Schindel from Canadian Karting News.

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Rotary Club of Cottam hosts Meet the Kingsville Candidates Night

by Sylene Argent

Ahead of the October 24 Election Day, the Rotary Club of Cottam hosted a Meet the Candidates Night at Ridgeview Park last Thursday evening as a way to allow residents to connect with those who are running for Kingsville Council and for School Board Trustee positions. The event provided each candidate an opportunity to share their platforms and opinions during a three-minute

address, and a chance to meet and greet with Cottam residents before or after the presentations.

Mayor: Tamara Stomp lives a rural life with her family. She is a lawyer with 41-years experience. She served on Kingsville Council for 11-years, four of which were as Deputy Mayor where she also served on County Council. She wants to represent Kingsville at the local, regional, provincial and federal levels. The major issues this election include traffic. The Town completed a Traffic Master Plan to divert from Main Street. She believes Cottam will have an increase of traffic with increases in population. Cottam’s downtown is blossoming and it will run out of room and how it expands will need to be decided upon. She is interested in looking after infrastructure for new homes and planning.

Laura Lucier said she has been an engaged resident, volunteering for school councils, charitable organizations, service clubs, and festivals and events. In 2018, she was elected to Kingsville Council and has participated on numerous boards and committees. She believes in open and transparent government, keeping taxes low, investing in

infrastructure, supporting arts, culture, and small businesses, celebrating agricultural heritage, planting trees, and providing opportunities for healthy living and active transportation.

As mayor, she would work with elected representatives to develop a shared vision and prioritize goals to manage growth and development, ensure sustainable planning, improve traffic, and protect natural and built heritage.

Dennis Rogers managed two locations for a large hospitality company in Ohio. He was responsible for around 100 staff members and multi-million dollars in sales. In the business world, he learned the ability to have tough conversations, make tough decisions, handle budgets and negotiations, and how to bring people together to talk, he said.

What sets him apart, he said, is his ability to lead.

Kingsville needs a strong, business-minded leader at the helm. After moving back to Kingsville in 2012, he started a local business and started getting involved in the community, such as being a delegation at Council on behalf of small business, arts and culture, and community organizations.

Deputy Mayor:

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Migration Festival, celebrating migration, nature conservation, and Jack Miner, returns this year. The Great Migration Paint Out begins Thursday, October 13.

The Opening Ceremonies take place at Lion’s Hall, at 6:30 pm, on Friday, October 14, followed by a Family Movie Night around 7:00 pm.

Lakeside Park and Lions Park will host various activities throughout the day on Saturday, October 15. Please find all the details, including times and locations for each activity, on our website, at www. migrationfestival.ca.

The Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary also hosts various activities, such as a maze, a car show, and more.

We hope to see you at Kingsville’s 53rd Annual Migration Festival!

Rotary Club of Essex President, Dan Levy, emceed the Meet the Kingsville Candidates Night last Thursday evening.

Gord Queen explained Cottam has a splashpad because Council hosted a public open house in Cottam and Kingsville in the past, and the Cottam residents showed up. He is the incumbent Deputy Mayor and wants to remain in that position as the mayor, he said,

cannot make a motion. He has enjoyed his time on Council and advocated for better roads. As part of County Council, he has helped advocate for better healthcare for residents and more doctors and nurse practitioners. He spoke of the new EMS station to be built on Road 2

in Kingsville, which he believes will help old Kingsville and Cottam.

Samson Zad spoke on how suicides, depression, and unemployment went up over the pandemic. Since day one, he said he fought against many lockdowns and mandates, which he found unfair. He has spoken to local businesses about the pandemic. He said the local economy is important. From 2020 onwards, he contacted the then Mayor about getting more support for local businesses, because they support the community. He would have rather seen “support local business” signs and messaging. He believes there will be more lockdowns in the future. More affordable housing is needed, but needs to be properly mitigated with development of a variety of housing types

Kimberly DeYong has been on Kingsville Council for four-years. She said she has been available and responsive to residents and has brought forward their concerns and proposed solutions. An idea she had led to the fast-tracking of the new basketball courts. This Council has been responsive to the needs of Cottam. The previous Council came up with the Cottam Revitalization Committee, and out of several recommendations made, all of the short-term and many of the long-term projects have been completed. She was happy to have been part of the first heritage designation for Cottam. There is no doubt Cottam is growing. More services in the area are needed.

Council (five to be elected):

Brandon Stanley said Cottam was one of the first places he was introduced to when he moved to the area from his hometown up north. Cottam has a magic to it, where one can breathe easier and relax. He is running for Council because many Torontonians moved to his small town up north, which wasn’t a bad thing, but protections were needed as developments took place. The developers built around the protections. He does not want to see that in Kingsville/Cottam as developments are planned for Essex along Highway 3. He is not against development, but wants a better way of planning it.

Thomas Neufeld has worked in the local wine industry for 20-years and runs a small business. He was first elected to Kingsville Council in 2014. He has served on Committees of Council since 2008, including the one that delivered the splashpad in Cottam. He also initiated the first Community Improvement Plan to focus on Cottam, so businesses and property owners could access grant money for improvements, which further initiated the Cottam Revitalization Committee that was developed as a multi-year plan based on residents’ ideas.

He is committed to finding new ways for easier, more accessible access between communities. The four-way stop was

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dedicated to lead during uncertain times. He said it has been an honour to listen to, work for, and advocate alongside residents. He hopes he has been found to be trustworthy and reliable. He makes himself available to listen to concerns and works to bring resolutions. His platform has always been the residents’ platform.

Infrastructure, greenhouses, traffic, and development are all issues he has been working on to improve Kingsville.

something Council pushed for. The community is growing.

Michael Glass has been employed in the greenhouse industry, specifically in sales of produce for over 20-years. He understands the concerns on both sides regarding this growing industry. Greenhouses provide residents and businesses in the community with many benefits. Through open discussions, proper planning, and with the right people, the small-town feel can remain, while benefiting from the industry. As a Councillor, he could advocate for a plan for short and long-term growth of the community and would explore options to re-route truck traffic away from the downtown areas. Councillors need to be fiscally responsible and transparent. He would work to improve access to care for those suffering from mental illness.

Tim Seech recently retired after

45-years in banking, and would like to put his years of banking experience to work for Kingsville. Through his career, he learned in order to be effective, he has to be a good listener. He likes to gather and understand facts before he makes decisions. He would bring those qualities to Council. While canvassing, he said the comments and suggestions he has heard have been heartfelt and honest. That makes him optimistic that together, issues can be resolved, whether it is regarding traffic, housing, opportunities for youth, or facilities for seniors. If elected, he wants resident input to build a getter Kingsville and Cottam.

Tony Gaffan said Cottam is family within a family, and its place in the community is important. He has been a self-employed barber for 35-years. 20182002 was his second term on Council. He was proud to be a part of a team that was

Barry Wilson has worked in accounting and advisory to many families, entrepreneurs, and businesses in the area. He also served the community in many roles with many different organizations.

He would like to offer his skills and abilities to serve as a member of Council. He said he would work with citizens, elected leadership, and administration to

make the most of the opportunities before the region. There are many opportunities in the next few years, such as the acute care hospital and battery plant. Completion on the expanded Highway # 3 will deliver people right to the doorstep. This means jobs and Kingsville needs to be ready.

Les McDonald said Kingsville is made up of multiple communities, and Cottam is a special one and stands on its own. Kingsville has a diverse group of traditional farms, greenhouses, and businesses, and each comes with opportunities and challenges. It is also diverse in terms of those who were born and raised there, a growing community of migrant workers, and those who move there because they like the small-town

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feel, values, and quality of life. Traffic is a major issue, but the current Council has looked at it and it just needs to be built upon. Affordable housing and the rental crisis are getting more difficult.

Willy Fittler said his career choices and life experiences have provided him with a comprehensive knowledge base and skillset to take on the challenge of this position. He has been President of Essex South PC Association, Vice President of the Essex County Ratepayers Association, President and owner of Sunburst Canning Limited – the first canning factory built in Cottam, President and owner of Vine-Ripe Farms Limited, Office Manager of Primo Food Limited, Consultant for Price-Waterhouse Limited, and President of Breach Grove Foods. The roles have provided him with a unique and first-hand perspective of potential and evolving needs of the area and its residents. Jobs, local mental healthcare, and support for established and future businesses are needed.

Michael Del Ciancio is a third-generation farmer in Ruthven. He wants to be a role model for his son. He operates a small family business, was a Director on the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Board, and a long-standing member of stakeholder committees addressing agricultural issues across Canada. These experiences, he said, have molded him into an objective, disciplined thinker and seeker of challenges and solutions. With proper, critical thinking in place from leadership positions, Kingsville will withstand any storm to come ahead and become stronger. His vision for Kingsville involves support in a unified relationship for the Town and town centres, such as small business, large industry, agriculture, and greenhouses.

Debby Jarvis-Chausse has worked at two local grocery stores for 35-years, volunteered for the Tornado Relief event, and has canvassed door-to-door for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. She is passionate about the Town and loves its small-town feel. She wants to keep that as she wants her grandchildren to grow up in that as well. She said affordable Housing is needed and would do what she could to support that, more mental health resources are needed locally, and Ridgeview Park should be used more for Kingsville events. She said there is a shared vision for the community. She will listen to concerns.

Larry Patterson worked in the municipality for over 40-years. Community service is important to him. He said resident concerns are his concerns. While canvassing, he has heard from residents who want upgraded infrastructure, new development charges to pay for upgrades, the re-opening of the Cottam and Ruthven libraries, a proactive approach to traffic, and to use recreation areas to their full potential. If re-elected, he will ask Town administration to follow through on the request he made in 2021 and 2022 from the Kingsville Accessibility Committee to have the 1.1km walking path at Ridgeview Park paved. Of concern to him is that there are still residents on gravel roads.

Scott Collier believes it is important for the bigger amalgamated Kingsville to unite as a family and remember the importance of the local communities, like Cottam and Ruthven and the surrounding communities.

He has 22-years of financial services and leading financial organizations, 20-years in business retail management, and has put in 4000-plus hours in the last 25-years in community services.

Sheri Lowrie was unable to attend at the last minute. Gideon Spevak is also running for the position.

English Public School Trustee:

Julia Burgess said she has been an advocate of public education most of her life, as a student, parent, and local school council chairperson. Her husband, Jim Hulme, taught 11 different tech subjects. She knows first hand how this Board excels at tech-ed, such as apprenticeships and college and work pathways. Trustees

decide to build shops in their schools. She retired from a career in sales and management. She said she never wavered from keeping the best interest of children at the centre of all of her decisions. There will be challenging years ahead to recover the loss of momentum in student achievement, due to the pandemic, particularly with kids and youth mental health and wellbeing.

David Keller worked in a family auto repair business until 2010, when he went to the University of Western to become a certified tech teacher. He worked as an occasional teacher for ten-years and really enjoyed it. With COVID restrictions, and no permanent assignment, he decided to retire. He is running because he misses being involved with the schools. As a tech teacher, he supports the tech programs, but is sad to see many have gone away over the past few years. He would work towards bringing some of those programs back. School is not just about learning, it is about communities, lifelong friendships, and preparing children for the working world.

Sherry Ducedre wants to work as part of a team with all the board members to build a reputation that the GECDSB is one of the finest in Ontario. Her 13plus years as a member of the Committee of Adjustment

has provided her with decision-making experience, based on legislation, policy, and procedures. She has also been a past member for the Board of Directors for St. Clair College Alumni, past member of the Council Compensation Advisory Committee, and past member of the Essex County Council Remuneration Advisory Committee. She has worked for the City of Windsor for 21-plus years.

English Separate School Trustee: Mary DiMenna has 52-years of active involvement in Catholic education, 33-years of which as a teacher that gave her first-hand knowledge of what is needed in the classrooms to help students succeed. She has been a Trustee for 19-years. The education provided to students must continue to improve and new ways need to be found to meet student needs in an ever-changing world. Issues needing to be addressed include student achievement, faith formation, mental health, and special education. She said she has served her community with integrity, insight, and commitment.

Derek Thachuk is also running for the position.

Kingsville landmark recognized with heritage designation

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The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has received heritage designation for the Jack and Laona Miner House. The designation under the Ontario Heritage Act covers the 1922 brick home and the viewing pond, which attracts a constant parade of ducks

and other waterfowl.

“We are appreciative of the recognition,” said Tom Coke, Executive Director of the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation. “What this designation means for the foundation is the recognition from the Town of Kingsville for this house, for Jack’s

legacy and for his place in not only the history of having been part of the Town of Kingsville but also going forward into the future.”

Miner was an internationally renowned naturalist, conservationist, lecturer, businessman and author. Until his death in 1944,

he was one of Canada’s most prominent citizens, his life chronicled in newspaper reports, encyclopedia entries and history books. Miner pioneered the banding of migratory waterfowl, leading to the enacting of conservation treaties between Canada and the United States. His wife, Laona, was a charter member of the Kingsville Women’s Institute, an organization dedicated to the advancement of education for women and girls, and she hosted countless events in her

home to support local charities.

“It is important to recognize Laona’s contribution to the sanctuary’s legacy,” said Coun. Kimberly DeYong, chair of the Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.

“When Jack would go on speaking engagements, Laona would accompany him. When he would bring notable people such as Marilyn Munroe, Ty Cobb or Henry Ford to their home, Laona would host them. Of the work it took to found

the sanctuary and keep it going, we have seen photos of her creating leg bands right alongside her husband.”

The property’s heritage value lies not only in its association with Jack and Laona Miner, but for its architectural design and its state of preservation, DeYong explained. The site has remained largely unchanged through the decades and continues to be the centrepiece of a Crown game reserve established by the Province of Ontario in 1917. While the exterior of the home epitomizes the Edwardian Classical style of architecture, it has Arts and Crafts or Craftsman details inside including a builtin buffet, cabinetry and other woodwork made of quarter-sawn oak.

The Miners could afford such a wellappointed home because of the success of the Miner Tile and Brick Yard, which flourished because of the pace of construction throughout the southern part of Essex County at the time.

It was important to not let another Migration Festival (Oct. 13 to 16) pass without the property getting the recognition it deserves, said DeYong.

Photo courtesy of Heritage Advisory Committee member, Anna Lamarche.  The Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee presented the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation with an enlarged preview of the plaque it will receive to mark the designation of the Jack and Laona Miner House under the Ontario Heritage Act. Pictured are Henry Denotter, foundation board member, Tom Coke, foundation Executive Director, Kimberly DeYong, chair of the Kingsville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, and Sarah Sacheli, the Heritage Committee’s Past Chair.

scores a big win for Essex

by Dan Bissonnette

Friday, October 7 marked the return of an annual tradition for the staff and students at Essex District High School, the annual Homecoming game. Like so many other local sporting events, this year marked the first time that this game –and the other activities surrounding it – had taken place since 2019, due to the pandemic.

The day began with

a pep rally, followed by special activities organized by the Student Council throughout the day. There was also a steak barbeque before the game, with proceeds to be used to support school activities. The main event, a football game between the Essex Red Raiders and the Riverside Stingers, got underway at 7:00 pm, followed by a free indoor concert.

Prior to the game, Joe

Amicarelli, the school’s Athletic Director, said the Essex team has gotten off to a strong start for the 2022 football season. He reported the team had an impressive win in its first game of the season, when they played against the Brennan Cardinals with a score of 35-0. Overall, he described the Red Raiders as “looking solid.”

Essex Senior Football Coach, Badi Qawwas, agreed with Amicarelli, that their team is looking solid. Speaking just before the team took to the field for warm-ups, he commented on what the Homecoming game means to his players.

“The Homecoming

game has a different kind of energy compared to other games, because it connects the players to the

community. This game is really for the kids. It’s our first season since 2019 and we’re here having fun.”

For Amicarelli, who assisted with barbeque duties before the

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Homecoming events at Ontario universities, as well as at high schools across the United States and wondered if something similar could serve as a rallying point at Essex.

Since then, he has worked to build on the event as an annual school tradition. However, this year’s Homecoming had an added personal significance for Amicarelli, since this will be his last at Essex before retiring at the end of this school year.

of time considering the four-years that students typically attend high school. Also, many of the school’s teachers and administrators who arrived after 2019 have no prior experience with this unique Essex tradition.

The enthusiastic crowd cheered on the Red Raiders, who responded by scoring their first touchdown within the first seven-minutes. By the end of the game, they were victorious over Riverside with a score of 38-0.

game, there is a special connection with the Homecoming tradition at Essex. He organized the first Homecoming game. At that time, he observed the long-standing

Despite feelings of enthusiasm regarding this year’s Homecoming, Amicarelli expressed concerns about the future of this event at Essex. It had not taken place for the past two-years, which is a relatively long stretch

“The pep rally this morning was the first one that our grade nines have ever experienced. Is the Homecoming something that they will want to continue? Is it something that the next administration will see the value in?” he asked.

The 2022 Homecoming game was not just a win for the Essex Red Raiders, but also for the entire community. Many hope the school’s staff and students will share Amicarelli’s vision and carry this proud school tradition forward.

Joe Amicarelli attends his last Homecoming game as the school’s Athletic Director.

New book presents brief biography of over 1300 regional soldiers who died at war

Anguish of War” is a two-volume book launched in time for Remembrance Day

only a paragraph long, as he was not able to find a lot of information about some of the individuals.

“When Remembrance Day comes along, we remember. But, what does that really mean,” Lotz said as to why he took on the project. “I felt it would help me remember, putting more than just a name, [but] a face and life to the name. That is what I set out trying to do.”

These individuals had a face, they had a life, they had a family, Lotz said. “I really wanted to find out who these individuals were. They felt strongly enough about what they believed that they’d go off and put themselves in harm’s way to defend what they believed. That was my drive. That is what got me going.”

Lotz originally started conducting

the research for the books in 1998, when he was the Board Chairperson of a Committee assembled to build a monument in Malden Park for the Masonic War Dead. In doing so, he had to compile a list of all the War Dead from Windsor and Essex County.

He got back to working on the research a few years ago, and spent fiveyears conducting the research for the books. Lotz read newspapers – including The Essex Free Press – from 1914-1920 and 1939 to 1945. He also visited every church and war memorial in the region to take names, in addition to cemeteries to look for commonwealth war grave headstones. It took an additional year-

by Sylene Argent

Every Remembrance Day, residents of Windsor and Essex County gather around local cenotaphs to honour the lives of fallen soldiers and veterans, who have served in wars and peacekeeping missions on behalf of their country.

Reverend Gene Lotz was able to personalize those fallen soldiers in his new two-volume book, “The Anguish of War,

The books contain not only the names of the over 1300 individuals who have died in war from Windsor and Essex County, from the Boer War to Afghanistan, but offers a brief biography of each of these individuals and even some photos.

He noted it is not a complete list, but he did as much as he could in reaching for that goal. Some of the biographies are

War Dead of Windsor and Essex County.”

hosting From Space to Spoon exhibit that highlights ag technology

by Sylene Argent

With a mission to preserve the past of Windsor and Essex, the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) is proud to temporarily expand its educational outreach through hosting the “From Space to Spoon” travelling exhibit.

The family-friendly, four-station exhibition is a Techno Zone developed exhibit produced by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum for the Canadian Space Agency.

Area residents will be able to visit the CTMHV to explore this interactive learning exhibit until November 20 by donation, during its regular business hours, Thursday to Sunday, from 10am –4pm.

The exhibit aligns with the Museum’s first Technology & Learning Expo: Exploring the Past, Looking to the Future event, planned to take place November 5. The exhibit will still be in the Museum’s lobby at that point.

“It is about ag food sustainability,” Lisa Wacheski, Curator & Manager of Education Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, noted, adding it explains the technology that helps farmers, such as figuring out soil needs.

The interactive exhibit allows visitors to discover what a satellite orbiting 798 km from Earth has to do

with food.

“Space to Spoon demonstrates how space technology benefits Canadian farmers and sustainable

agriculture. It also highlights the Canadian Space Agency’s Earth observation satellite, RADARSAT-2, and its cutting-edge successor, RADARSAT Constellation,” information from the CTMHV notes. In addition, it teaches how the application of science, technology, engineering, and math can enhance sustainable agriculture.

The exhibit was made possible by the Department of Canadian Heritage Museums Assistance Program’s Exhibition Circulation Fund.

It is hoped by hosting this exhibit, which is highlighting different content than typically offered at the Museum, new individuals will visit the CTMHV and will later return to explore the historic automobiles, homes, and buildings onsite.

For more information about the “From Space to Spoon” travelling exhibit or upcoming events, log onto www.ctmhv.com.

grant helping CTMHV

with the community

by Sylene Argent

The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) was grateful to receive a $49,900 Ontario Trillium Fund (OTF) Community Building Fund grant that was used to improve connections between the Museum and the community through an upgraded

telecommunications system, a new website, and virtual engagement.

The grant, Lisa Wacheski, Curator and Manager of Education for the CTMHV, said was meant to help organizations reorganize after the pandemic. It allowed the Museum to hire a fulltime Digital Program & Event Manager and a part-time

Digital Program & Event Assistant for one-year, and move towards more digital engagements and increase its social media presence.

The improvements made through the Community Building Fund will allow the local Museum to connect to more individuals and share the collection of the local past in unique and engaging ways. Prior

to COVID, the site was visited by around 10,000 students, who received a hands-on history lesson though the Education Program, and 40,000 individuals each year.

“We cannot thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Community Building Fund enough for this opportunity,” Wacheski said.

Salvation Army Essex Church

submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Join us for Family Worship Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10:30a.m. Major Jim Hann’s sermon topic is “The Jesus I Knew.”

SA Connections and Bible Study on Tuesday, Oct. 18 will have a program about about Prime Ministers. Join us between 10am - 1pm, open to men and women of all ages. Lunch is served at noon. Please call the church office: 519-7764628, for info and if you would like to participate.

Bible Study is led by Major Jim from 1-2pm. All are welcome to continue with the study of the Book of Luke.

Our Food Bank gratefully accepts your donations of nonperishable goods on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9a.m. - 2p.m. For information, call the church office at 519-776-4628. Help us to help those who need a

helping hand.

Essex Christian Reformed Church

submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Celebrate with us inperson or online, each Sunday at 10am. Visit www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services, information, and updates.

Enjoy our ‘Take-a-bookLeave-a-book’ library located in front of the church. Come be part of the community.

Join us on Saturday mornings from 8:45-9:30 am for a time of prayer for one another, the church, community, and the lives of those living around us. We will spend time sharing what God has placed on our hearts and praying to our loving God.

GEMS and Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm. This is a great club for kids from grades 1 - 8 where they can participate in bible

studies, crafts, and games. All are welcome.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps

Our Sunday service takes place at 11am each week, as always, all are welcome to join us!

Thank you to all who attended our town hall meeting as we met to discuss exciting possibilities for the future

Pasta dinners are back and our first one of the fall will take place Friday October 14th, we look forward to seeing you!

Our next Vendors Market will take place on Saturday October 29th, outside spots are still available for vendors who would like to join us.

We are always looking for donations of gently used clothing for our Clothes Cupboard.

Visit online: www. stpaulstrinity.org, or social media. Call the office at 519-776-7111.

May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news Youth groups will begin soon. Rooted group for Grades 6 - 8 is on October 12th at 7pm and Quest group for Grades 3 - 5 is on October 19th at 7pm, both located at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall.

There is a Women’s Book Study available every Wednesday morning for 4-weeks starting on October 26th. For information and to sign up, please see the back of the church.

Guatemala Hope’s dinner and live auction ison Saturday, October 15th at 5pm at St. John’s parish hall. For tickets, contact Barry Elliott.

For up-to-date news, visit our social media or centralessexcatholic.dol.

Please keep all the shut ins and sick in your prayers.

Bethel-Maidstone United

Please join us to hear Rev. Paul’s message. All are welcome, the service begins at 10 am. Join us for coffee hour after the service in the church hall.

There will be an Elders

2022 Municipal Elec ons

The Municipal and School Board Elec ons for the Town of Tecumseh will be held from October 14 - 24 2022.

The only methods of vo ng will be Internet and Telephone.

Tecumseh electors, on the Voters’ List, will receive a Voter Informa on Le er (VIL), which will include a Personal Iden fica on Number (PIN) and detailed vo ng instruc ons. The VILs will be mailed out through Canada Post the first week of October.

Eligible Voters: You may vote any me between 8:30 am on Friday, October 14 and 8:00 pm on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Who MAY Vote?

The Municipal Elec ons Act, 1996 en tles a person to be an elector, if the person:

• Is a Canadian ci zen; and

• Is at least 18 years old on elec on day; and

• Resides in the municipality, or is the owner, tenant, spouse, or same-sex partner of the owner or tenant of land; and

• Is not prohibited by law from vo ng

Who is NOT En tled to Vote?

The Municipal Elec ons Act, 1996 prohibits the following individuals from vo ng:

• Any person who is not qualified;

• A person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correc onal ins tu on;

• A corpora on;

• A person ac ng as an executor or trustee;

• A person who has been convicted of corrupt prac ces under the Municipal Elec ons Act, 1996 in the last four years; and,

• Anyone who is prohibited by law from vo ng.

Offences and Penal es

Convic on of an offence under the Municipal Elec ons Act, 1996 may result in fines up to $25,000 and imprisonment for up to six months.

It is an offence to:

• Vote without being qualified to do so;

• Vote more than once in Tecumseh;

• Interfere with an elector who is marking a ballot; and/or,

• Vote using a PIN assigned to another voter.

OFFICES TO BE ELECTED

Municipal Council

Tecumseh electors will be vo ng for Council representa ves for the term commencing November 15, 2022.

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor posi ons along with Councillor for Ward 4 have been acclaimed. Electors may only vote for the Council representa ve for the Ward in which they reside. More informa on on the offices to be elected is available on the Town’s website.

School Board Trustees

Electors will be able to vote for one of the following school board trustees based on their eligible school support:

• Greater Essex County District School Board

• Conseil scolaire Viamonde

• Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board

• Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (Acclaimed)

Voter Informa on Centres

The Voter Informa on Centre will offer electors a computer or telephone to cast their votes.

Maidstone Recrea on Centre, 10720 County Road 34

Saturday October 15, 2022 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Town Hall, 917 Lesperance Road

Weekdays

October 14 through 21, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday, October 22, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Elec on Day October 24, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

Eligible voters who are inside the Voter Informa on Centre at 8:00 pm on Elec on Day, will be able to vote using Town computers only. All other Internet and Telephone vo ng will cease at 8:00 pm.

Need Assistance Vo ng?

Contact the Voter Informa on Centre at 519-735-2743 during the office hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm or visit www.tecumsehvotes.ca for further informa on.

Follow us on social media @TownofTecumseh.

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

Fresh

EVENTS

FALL & WINTER CRAFT SALESSaturday, October 15, 2022. 56 Cty. Rd. 27 W., Cottam, 9am - 3pm. Wreaths, flower arrangements, signs, painted articles, table runners, decorative pillow covers, tree skirts, bowl filler pillows, and more.

FARMING

WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501.

SERVICES

MARTY’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS - Tune-ups, repairs, & service on snowblowers, riding lawn mowers, chainsaws, & more! 519-733-0986, (c) 519-965-5918. 1-tf

KENNETH YARDWORKS  Fall CleanUp. leaves, Trees, bushes, trimmed or removed. Sod, mulch, eavestrough cleaning and repairs, power washing. Loads to the dump. Fully licensed & insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth: 519-982-0362. 1-tfn

HELP WANTED

HIRING! LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE and LANDSCAPE LABOURERS, $18/hour. Experience necessary. Fax your resume to (519) 723-2336 or email to quinlaninc@ kelcom.igs.net 1-1tf

HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. No specific education required. Experience is an asset. Rate of pay- $15.50. To apply please email: Lindsay@policellafarms. com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 1-tfn

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED: Tilray Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $15.50/hour. Full time hours - Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Please apply at careers@tilray.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4.

PERSONAL

PERSONAL

MAINTENANCE

Brouillette Manor, a family owned & operated long term care home in the Town of Tecumseh, is redeveloping from a 60-bed home to a 96-bed home and is recruiting for a full-time Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the building, including both interior and exterior areas, and its operational systems are maintained and in good repair by scheduling and completing routine, preventative and remedial maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

Candidates must have the ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions. As well, they should have a knowledge of computer technology and programming, and mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing and carpentry, and the ability to read and interpret manuals related to equipment and systems. Knowledge of safety rules, procedures and legislation pertaining to maintenance operations is important. Supervisory skills are also required to manage staff and resources.

Please send resumes by email to the attention of Nancy Comiskey, Administrator at nancy@brouillettemanor.ca or by mail to 11900 Brouillette Court, Tecumseh, ON N8N 4X8.

Public Notice

Call for Members to Serve on Committees of the Corporation of the County of Essex

The Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex is actively seeking applications from community-minded individuals to serve on the following committees:

• Essex County Library Board

• Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee

Term of Appointments will be for four (4) years, and align with the term of Council. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Resident, owner or tenant of land in Essex County

• Canadian Citizen

• At least 18 years old

• Not prohibited by law from voting in a municipal election

• Not an employee of the Essex County Library Board or the Corporation of the County of Essex

Accessibility Committee Composition:

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HELP WANTED  Looking for a trustworthy, reliable cleaner to fill a part time position in Essex. Job is 3 days a week, hours are 8am-12pm, must be flexible for on call hours for special event cleaning, pay is $15.50 an hour. Must have own vehicle to get to and from work. Duties include washroom cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping/mopping floors, and dusting. Please send all resumes to kate@alphaomegawindsor.com 37-4t*

HELP WANTED  Local truss assembly plant is hiring full-time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-839-4301 or email resume to cindyh@rivardtruss.com.

REAL ESTATE

Buying or selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty - Brokerage. 519-817-8891. 1-tt*

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

G.C. & L.E.

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

Oh holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition, in return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Father’s, three Hail Mary’s and three Glory Be To The Father. Publication must be promised. This novena has never known to fail. This novena must be said for nine consecutive days. J.G.

Notice to Residents of the Town of Essex

Ward 4 Candidates

The Town of Essex is advising voters of a candidate withdrawal for the upcoming 2022 municipal election.

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, Town staff received written notice by Shawn Mulder, a candidate in Ward 4, that he wishes to withdraw his candidacy in the 2022 Municipal Election.

Under the provisions of Section 36 (a) of the Municipal Elections Act, a candidate must withdraw their name in person no later than 2:00 p.m. on nomination day (August 19, 2022).

As a result, the Town officially cannot accept the withdrawal and Shawn Mulder’s name will still appear on the election ballot for Ward 4. There are two candidates for Ward 4 Councillor - Rodney Hammond and Shawn Mulder.

Completed applications can be submitted

or will be received by letter mail, fax or email by the undersigned until 4:30 p.m. on

Mary S. Birch

Director, Legislative & Community Services/Clerk Corporation of the County of Essex

Fairview Avenue

Ontario N8M

November

The municipal election is October 24th, 2022 with Advance Voting days on October 8, 12, 15 and 19. For more information on the 2022 Municipal Election, please visit www.elections.essex.ca.

Robert W. Auger

Municipal Clerk and Returning Officer

Town of Essex

Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario, N8M

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Meeting following the service on October 16th.

There will be a UCW Meeting on Monday, October 17, at 1 pm in Simpkins Hall. All ladies of the congregation are invited and welcome to attend.

Our Fall/Christmas Bazaar is on Saturday, November 19 from 10am - 3pm. It will feature new Christmas crafts, decorations, bake sale and more!

The office is closed on November 1st and 3rd.

We can not offer Sunday School or the Children’s Drop-In Centre at this time.

Contact the office Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am to 1 pm, at (519) 723-2284 a or by email: bethelmaidstone@ gmail.com. Located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, you can find us online at www.bethelmaidstone.com

Essex Retirees’ Club News

Card winners at Pepper last week were: Richard Noel with high score, Lou Anne Mailloux & Judy Kelly with the most Peppers, and Cathy Dewhurst with low score.

The special Wednesday night winners were: Lou Anne

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WANTED

CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-1361 or 519-791-5046. 1-tfn

CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all! Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn

Mailloux with high score, Betty Fields with the most Peppers, and Shirley Doey with low score.

Woodslee United Church

submitted by Sue Holman

Regular church services, in both churches, have returned to 10:45am. You can also view the service and read the bulletin on our website at: WoodsleePastoralCharge.ca.

We still host Coffee Hour on Thursdays, at 10am.

Essex Baptist Church

Our congregation is open and welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30am. Recorded messages are on our website at: www.essexbaptist.com

We contiue to pray for God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Let us know how we can, more specifically, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com). 71 Maidstone Ave East.

Trinity Anglican Church

Bible study groups continue on Wednesdays at 7pm. no previous experience is needed.

Blessing of the animals and outdoor service will be held on Sunday, October 16th at 9:30 am. All are invited. Bring your pets, a photo or (cremated remains) and a

WANTED

THE GOLD + COIN GUY BUYING GOLD

JEWELRY+ COINS Locally in Business 54 years – Please note: I did not send out a coloured brouchure to your home. Before you sell take the time to get my offer( which is often double). ALL Gold + silver JEWELRY, even some costume Any Gold (even teeth) OLD COINS Canada USA World War Medals Windup Watches Mintsets, Pocket watches. Old Guitars. House Calls also available Dan Jones, B.A.B.Ed. 519-818-1805. Mon., Oct. 17 at Portuguese Hall, Sinasac St. W. Harrow. On Tues., Oct. 18 at K of C Hall, 190 Richmond St., Amherstburg. Wed., Oct. 19, Essex Railway , 87 Station St.

lawn chair. Bundle up, as we enjoy the fresh autumn air.

We’re now taking orders for meat pies; please call the church at: 519-839-5303.

Come and join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am with Rev.’d Hilton Gomes. All are welcome to gather within!

Essex United Church

This Sunday, October 16, 2022, we will celebrate our 148th Anniversary. We welcome Ian Phillips, who will lead us in worship.

Keep up-to-date at:www.essexunitedchrch.ca. Each Sunday’s message is available on YouTube. Please check it out!

The Essex Food Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:45 am. The phone number is 519-7764070.

Antioch Christian Ministries

Submitted by Karen Chaulk

Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am - Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am. Youth meet on Fridays at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm.

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and-a-half to write the books.

“It has been a real labour of love,” he said, noting he was filled with emotion when he was able to pick up the books from the printer.

He is now trying to get the project known in the region. “This is part of Windsor and Essex County’s history.”

Lotz said there is military heritage in his family. His relatives all returned home. “The names in these books didn’t come home. They didn’t survive the war, and there was a hole left in their families’ lives. That’s another side I wanted to capture, that there was a loss from the families of these individuals.”

In the books, there are “stories of heroism, and the heroes that are in the book were there saving the lives of fellow comrades in arms,” Lotz said. One story he shared included a Lancaster Bomber that crash-landed. All of the crew got out, except for the tail-gunner who got caught. One of the crew members went back into the burning plane to pull out his comrade. “There are just so many stories like that, of soldiers putting their lives in danger’s way to help save the life of a fellow comrade.”

listed as a casualty of war was Winifred Lilian Brewster of Windsor. She met a young Canadian serviceman, Edward John Brewster, in England, he noted. On their honeymoon, they went to Holland right after the war. They died in a car accident.

“They are the only married couple that are buried together in the Canadian War Cemetery,” Lotz said.

He said there are many stories of Silver Cross Mothers and the work they did after the war to remember their sons. “During the Second World War, there were three mothers that lost three sons. They went on to do just amazing things,” he said.

Of the over 1300 individuals mentioned in the books, six were women, four of which were war veterans. Two were civilian casualties. A mother followed her husband overseas to England with her daughter to be with him. They were killed when a V-2 rocket crashed into the tenement house they were in. He survived the war.

World War, there were more people from the County that were killed than from Windsor, because the County was rural still, and people made their living on the farm,” Lotz said. During the Second World War, more people from Windsor than Essex County had died.

“It is a fascinating book,” he said.

Theresa Charbonneau, mother of fallen Windsor soldier who fought in Afghanistan, Corporal Andrew Grenon, presented the forward for the book, which was added to the beginning of the

second volume.

Lotz said the content was greatly condensed to fit into a two-volume book from its original size. The original manuscript and research were donated to the Windsor Public Library, Local History Branch.

Those interested in obtaining a copy can visit its social media page or call Lotz at 519-564-1473. It is also available at Juniper Books and Chimczuk Museum in Windsor, and the Marsh Collection in Amherstburg.

What’s Going On...What’s On...

OCT. 12 - ESSEX FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - Open House at all 3 stations from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Hotdogs & drinks provided. More info at: essex.ca/FPW.

OCT. 12 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Centre Sports Complex - 60 Fairview Ave. W. Visit online at: blood.ca

COUNSELL, Ronald Alan “Ron” - 59 years, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Thursday, October 6, 2022 surrounded by family. He leaves behind his beloved wife Paulann of 22 years. Predeceased by his parents, Marjorie and Harry Counsell and his in-laws Suzanne and Richard White. Dearest brother of late Marjorie Postma (late Renze), Janet Griffin, Linda Hartley (Rob), Deb Coussens (Doug), Brenda Tulk (Robert), Jack Counsell, Pam Counsell Vaughan and Bill Counsell (Kathy). Dear brother-in-law of Tracy Jenner (D.J.), Karrie White (Bryan Black) and Stephanie White. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Ron enjoyed any time spent in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He could repair almost anything and was an expert at appliances retiring from Reis Appliance with more than 30 years of service. Although he will be forever missed, we take great comfort in knowing he is now reunited with his best friend and father-in-law Richard. In following Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor Essex County or the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends may share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Soldiers, he said, may have joined for patriotism or for King and Country, but once they were in the thick of things, “they were fighting for their lives and the lives of the guys next to him.”

The books includes many photos, including one of a flight crew of a Lancaster Bomber with David Watterson of Windsor. He met a girl in Europe, while serving during WWII. When he got married, his flight crew stood in as his wedding party. Just 11-days after the wedding, they were all killed.

“They were comrades right to the end,” he said, adding they were buried in the same grave.

One of the women

An Amherstburg story includes when two brothers enlisted in WWII, and so did their father – a veteran of WWI – to keep tabs on them. The sons were killed, and the father survived, he noted.

The books are organized chronologically. “Then you see the battles that happened, like Vimy Ridge,” he said, noting around a dozen from the region died in that battle.

He also shared a story of an Anglican Priest, Walter Brown, who was at D-Day for spiritual support. He was taken Prisoner of War and was stabbed to death by a German Patrolman. He was found in a ditch with his communion set. The set was found and given to Huron College, where it is used every year during Remembrance Day ceremonies.

“During the First

OCT. 14, 15, 16 THE MUSIC MAN at Migration Hall, 170 Main St., Kingsville Visit migrationhall.com for more info. Collecting non-perishables for local food banks

OCT. 16 – WETRA’s FALL FAIR  from 10am - 4pm (Rain or Shine). Hay rides, petting zoo, vendors, crafts, & more. 3323 North Malden Rd., Essex. 519-726-7682.

OCT. 16  ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING at St. Stephen’s Church, 5280 Howard Ave. Speaker, demos, etc. New members and visitors are welcome at 1:30pm.

OCT. 18 – ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY PRESENTATION  At 10:00am at the Essex Retirees’ Club, 32 Russell St, Essex.

OCT. 22 - 9a.m. – THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETING at Orchardview Golf, 1357 Cty. Rd. 34 , Ruthven. All are welcome. Contact Paul for details, 519-738-3476.

OCT. 22 - CHARITY QUARTER AUCTION for Little Hands Kids for a Cause. 1:00pm at Kingsville Lion’s CLub, 23 Mill St. W.

OCT. 22 & 23 - VENDORS MARKET & HALLOWEEN WALK - Local vendors, raffle including some special booths for the kids. Visit ‘Sunflowers 4 smiles’ on social media.

OCT. 27 - NOV. 6 - THE WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ( WIFF). More information can be found at: windsorfilmfestival.com

NOV. 1 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Harrow Camoes Portuguese Club - 390 Sinasac St. W. Visit online at: blood.ca

NOV. 4 – FRAUD & SCAMS PRESENTATION  At 1:30pm at the Essex Retirees’ Club, 32 Russell St, Essex.

NOV. 11 – THE BEATLES & BEYOND

At the Chrysler Theatre. Music n’ Aid LiveCharity Concert! For info, visit PaulMurray.com.

HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.

The Town of Essex calls for local Veteran submissions

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With Remembrance Day around the corner, the Town of Essex would like to honour the men and women who served our country in times of war, military conflict and peace by sharing the stories of local veterans. Anyone who knows of a local veteran from the Town of Essex is asked to share their story and their connection to the Town by completing the online form at www.essex.ca/ veterans.

A collection of stories will be highlighted on the Town’s website at www.essex.ca/veterans to pay tribute to the heroic individuals who served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Afghanistan, and the Canadian Peace Support Operations as well as Active Duty and Reserves.

“We are honoured to recognize our local veterans here in the Town of Essex. The memory of your sacrifice will not be forgotten.” said Mayor, Town of Essex.

In addition, the Town of Essex, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion, will hold the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11 to honour Veterans who have fallen, and those who continue to serve our Country. Stay tuned for additional details.

We remember and thank all who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Donated painting on display in Colchester

submitted to EFP

The Town of Essex was the recipient of a beautiful painting of the Peter A. B. Widener, through the generous donation of George and Janice Meisner. George and Janice also work with the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) for bringing this part of history to the community.

The ship, built by the Chicago Shipbuilding Company located in Chicago Illinois, regularly sailed through Colchester carrying iron ore. The Peter A. B. Widener launched on October 20, 1906 and measured 601 feet long, 58 feet wide and 32 feet deep. The main power source was coal-fired boilers to propel the ship through the Great Lakes between 1906 and 1980.

Sadly, in 1980 the ship was retired from service and converted to a storage barge. In 1986 the boat was sold and dismantled for scrap metal in Lauzon Quebec. Finally, in 1987 the Widener was towed to Portugal where it ended its long career.

The painting is currently on display in the community room at the Colchester Harbour.

Notice to Residents of the Town of Essex 2022 Municipal Election

ADVANCE VOTING DAY LOCATIONS

Saturday, October 15, 8AM to 4PM Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre Wednesday, October 19, 12PM to 8PM Colchester Community Centre

ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATIONS

Monday, October 24, 2022

Please take notice that a Municipal Election will take place on Monday, October 24, 2022, between the hours of 10:00AM and 8:00PM at the following locations:

Ward 1 Essex Centre Sports Complex (Shaheen Room), 60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex Ward 2 McGregor Community Centre, 9571 Walker Road, McGregor Ward 3 Colchester Community Centre, 100 Jackson Street, Colchester Centre Ward 4 Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow

Accessible Voting Equipment

Accessible voting equipment will be available at all Regular and Advance Polls to permit the independent casting of ballots by individuals with accessibility needs and those who cannot mark a paper ballot with a ballot marking pen. Voters with accessibility needs should request the use of such equipment when they present their Voter Notification Card to the Election Official at the polling station. For more information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 519-776-7336.

Voter Notification Cards

If you are on the voters’ list then you should have or will be receiving shortly a Voters Notification Card.

PLEASE BRING YOUR VOTER NOTIFICATION CARD AND 2 PIECES OF IDENTIFICATION WITH YOU TO THE ASSIGNED VOTING LOCATION.

**PLEASE NOTE: For some voters in Ward 1 and Ward 4 the Town of Essex is aware of an error on the voter notification cards recently mailed out which indicates an incorrect voting location for the October 24 voting day. Please be advised that for those electors an AMENDED Voter notification card will be sent. Please bring this AMENDED card with you to the assigned voting location.

Application to Amend the Voters’ List

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

• Essex Municipal Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex (8:30AM to 4:30PM)

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

You can also apply to be added to the Voters’ List at an Advance Poll or on Election Day.

Proxy Voting

If you are unable to vote you can appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf. Proxies must be on a prescribed form issued by and certified at the Clerk’s Office (33 Talbot Street South, Essex) during regular business hours (up to and including Oct 21, 2022).

PLEASE NOTE: NO PROXY FORMS WILL BE CERTIFIED AT THE ADVANCE VOTING DAY LOCATIONS NOR ON ELECTION DAY OCTOBER 24.

Robert W. Auger

Municipal Clerk and Returning Officer

Town of Essex

33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1A8 election2022@essex.ca

Flyers earn second place in standings

rookie, Hayden Reid, had two goals and an assist and Flyers’ Captain, Gabe Piccolo, added three assists on way to an 8-3 win.

Ray Laliberte of Kingsville, Ontario, owned a nice 1954 Packard sedan when I first met Ray at a car show at the Kingsville High School. The Packard went to Kingston, Ontario, in October of last year in exchange for a very nice Windsor-built 1947 Dodge Special Deluxe coupe which Ray has driven only to Heritage Village and other spots close to home following knee surgery.

Ray’s 1947 Dodge Special Deluxe coupe looks and drives like a new car. The previous owner was a retired RCAF aircraft mechanic who gave the Dodge whatever it needed. The odometer reads 63,000 miles and that is probably original.

The interior is also like new and has a new pushbutton starter that replaces the foot pedal starter of prewar cars. The radio has its buttons mounted vertically close to the driver so the stations can easily be changed.

Ray thinks his car was probably built in the Chrysler plant on McDougall Road in Windsor, where trucks were later built. His car has a wheelbase of 119.5 inches, identical to the U.S. Dodges of that year.

New cars were in big demand after the war with some customers waiting more than a year for a brand new car. I’m sure the original owner of Ray’s ’47 Dodge coupe would say it was worth the wait!

by Garrett Fodor

While the hockey season is just onemonth-old, the Leamington Flyers’ offence is firing at full speed, combining for 15 goals in two games this week.

The first contest of the week was on Thursday as the undefeated London Nationals came to town.

The Flyers were quick to open the scoring, with two unanswered goals in the first period and four more in the second period. Both teams exchanged goals in the third period. 16-year-old

Closing out the week, the Flyers were on the road, traveling to Chatham to face off against the Maroons. Like its previous game, the Flyers opened the scoring and did it in bunches, scoring four goals in the final six-minutes of the first period to take a 4-0 lead and chase Goaltender, Trevor Heslop.

The Flyers continued to pressure, and push and dominate the game. The teams exchanged goals in the second period, before the Maroons began to ramp a comeback effort in the third period. They scored four goals in the frame, but with the Flyers adding a goal early, the Maroons were unable to complete a comeback, falling 7-5 to the Flyers.

The pair of wins gives Leamington second place in the standings, one point off of London, which is in first place.

Windsor-built 1947 Dodge Coupe

Safety fur-st: protecting your pets from potential danger

(NC) According to the Canadian Animal Health Institute, nearly 60 per cent of households report having at least one pet. Whether you’re a firsttime owner or a pet pro, implementing safety measures can help protect your furry friends. Here are some tips to help families be prepared in case of a fire.

Prevent fires at the source

Wagging tails and pawing cats can haphazardly knock over unattended burning candles, so consider switching to flameless ones for added ambiance. Avoid electrical fires by securing loose wires and running long cords behind couches or other out-ofreach locations to prevent them from being chewed.

Improve their safety while away

When you’re not at home, use a pet gate to keep animals in the main living area for added safety and easy rescue in case of an emergency. Place pet alert stickers on windows near each entrance to inform firefighters of their presence in the home and consider installing a pet video streaming service to check in while away for added peace of mind.

Alarm your home

The National Fire Protection Association estimates that nearly 1,000 home fires are accidentally started by pets each year. For ultimate protection, install combination alarms with 2-in-1 protection, such as the?First Alert 10-Year Battery Smoke

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“Just because the light is green doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look both ways before stepping into the street.”

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Alarm, which detects two potentially dangerous threats and eliminates battery replacements for a decade.

Develop an evacuation plan

Know which family members will be responsible for each pet and note any favourite hiding spots for quick evacuation. Keep leashes and collars near the main

entrance of your home and, if possible, near other potential exits during an emergency, so you can grab them on your way out. Practice your escape plan at least twice a year to help make it an easier experience.

Finally, remind your family to never delay escape or go back inside to rescue your pet. If a pet is missing, inform the fire department when you call and the responders when they arrive.

Learn more pet safety tips at firstalert.ca.

by Garrett Fodor

With one game on the schedule before Thanksgiving, Essex 73’s were looking to make a statement.

The Mooretown Flags has been a perennial contender in the league over the last five-seasons, and recently handed Lakeshore its first loss of the season that set up an exciting early season matchup.

And a statement Essex made Tuesday when it

hosted the Flags.

Following the puck drop, the 73’s were quick to hop into the driver seat, pressuring the Flags and containing the offensive zone and firing countless shot attempts towards the crease of Malcom Verstraten.

The rookie goaltender stood tall early. As the shots and offensive pressure continued, however, he eventually faltered. Nearly 16-minutes into the opening frame, Jack Fuerth opened the scoring with his first of the season. Four minutes later, it was quickly followed up

by 16-year-old rookie, Austin Guevermont, scoring his first Junior goal. The 73’s skated into the intermission holding a 2-0 lead, while doubling the shots 10-5 over the Flags.

The 73’s came out of the dressing room for the middle frame, continuing to control the pace of play as well as the puck. Jacob Archer added a third goal to the scoreboard just 26-seconds into the period. The Flags, however, beat Adrian McBride just over three-minutes later.

Closing out the frame, it was the 73’s offense that

went back to work, adding a pair of goals from Luke Sherk and a bullet of a shot by Ethan Hamlin, who found the top corner over Verstraten’s net. After 40-minutes, the 73’s continued to nearly double the Flags in shots, 30-16.

The Flags opened the scoring to start the third period, but were unable to draw closer to coming back into the game. The 73’s added a pair of tallies late in the period, to secure the 7-2 victory over Mooretown.

The win gives Essex a 5-1-0-0 record, tying

it with Lakeshore for first place in the Stobbs Division. The 73’s will now face off against the Blenheim Blades before

welcoming Lakeshore to town on October 25, for the first meeting of the rivals this season.