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Colton and William were excited to dress up and take advantage of the essex Fire Station #1 Open House last Wednesday evening. Pictured left: Landon waits patiently for his turn to board one of essex’s fire trucks.

by Sylene Argent As the sun set last Wednesday evening, Essex fire truck engines revved, their sirens wailed and their lights flashed, as area youth lined up along Alice Street in Essex

Centre patiently waiting for a chance to ride around the block with local firemen during the Essex Fire & Rescue annual open house festivities.

The annual open house is held on Fire Prevention

Week, an annual campaign that reminds Canadians how to spot fire hazards, what to do in an emergency situation, and what can be done to prevent a residential fire.

Open house events took place at all three Essex Fire Stations (Essex Centre, Gesto, and Harrow).

This year’s Fire Prevention theme focused on the prevention of kitchen fires.

One way to prevent kitchen fires is to never leave cooking unattended. Firefighters set up a stove on site at the Essex Fire Station #1 to demonstrate how to handle a kitchen fire.

During the open house, youth were given a grab bag filled with fire prevention literature and activities, they were also able to greet mascot Sparky after enjoying a hotdog with friends. Some of the young participants dressed up as firefighters with dreams of one day being able to serve their community as a member of Essex Fire & Rescue.

Essex Fire Chief Ed Pillon was happy with the turnout of youth and their families. This was the first year Essex Centre residents were able to participate in the annual open house at the newly built fire station.

During Fire Prevention Week local firefighters visited area schools to talk about the open house event and its theme. This year, Essex

Fire & Rescue gave local grade 3 students a copy of a 112-page handbook called “Fire Safety: Smart choices for LIFE.” Firefighters were thankful to the local businesses, including McDonald’s and Paul Davis Systems, that lent services or support that helped bring the event to the community, including providing two bicycles that a young boy and girl were able to take home.

When it comes to fire prevention, Pillon said, “Young kids are great ambassadors.”

Youth are always willing to share fire prevention information with their families, which helps make their households safer.

Last year’s Fire Prevention Week theme was “Two Ways Out.” That theme helped families think of two ways out of a home or room when planning a alternate fire escape route in case the primary exit gets blocked.

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The Way It Works

by Jennifer Cranston This is the third in the Essex Free Press series looking at the Town’s structure and the management team.

Running the Corporation Reporting directly to the CAO are three Directors, two Managers and the Chief of Fire and Emergency Services. The first we will examine is the Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer,

CAO Russ Phillips

Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer Donna Hunter

Donna Hunter.

A town operates very much like a business, and like a business, it has a financial element, a legal element and requires technological support.

All of these elements fall under the umbrella of Corporate Services.

Hunter oversees three departments and has three managers reporting to her.

Finance and Business Services includes

Director of Community Services Doug Sweet

budgeting, financial reporting, tax collection and purchasing. Jeffery Morrison manages this department and reports directly to Hunter.

Legislative Services includes all things legal, including the development of new bylaws. This department is managed by Town Clerk Cheryl Bondy.

The third department that Hunter supervises is I.T. or Information Technology. Jack Barron is the Manager of I.T. Keeping the computers and software working is important for any business. It is especially vital for an organization the size of a municipality to make sure that all the branches and departments are able to communicate with each

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other and store all of the data required to operate smoothly.

“I love everything about my job because it is so varied,” said Hunter.

She explained that she especially enjoys developing new by-laws.

She also likes the process of bringing a municipal budget together and presenting it to Council in a way that is easy to understand.

Hunter likes the people she works with and the working environment. One of the things she enjoys about her job is that while everyone has their own responsibilities, the boundaries are not always rigid. Hunter explained that while the town was without a Director of Community Services she was able to participate in the development of the new toddler park that is located beside Town Hall.

One of the things she says is unique about working for a municipality is the public element to many of her tasks. Often part of developing new by-laws and policies involves collecting input from the public.

“It’s a good process because the public should have its say,” she said.

“Some of these public meetings bring out some excellent ideas.”

Collaborating with the community can slow things down sometimes but Hunter says it is important and makes her job that much more exciting.

CORRECTION: Last week’s article titled “Leading the Team,” explained the job of Essex CAO Russ Phillips.

CAO stands for Chief Administrative Officer.

Manager of Communications Laurie Brett

Donna Hunter, Director Corporate Services.

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First privately owned properties considered for Heritage Designation

by Jennifer Cranston The Heritage Committee and the Town of Essex have begun the process to designate two homes as heritage sites.

Essex has some designated heritage sites including the Essex Train Station and the Carnegie Library, but this is the first time privately owned properties have been considered for designation in this municipality.

A home located at 1215 Iler Rd. in the former township of Colchester South is currently owned by the Wirag family. The home is located in an area commonly referred to as the “Iler Settlement” as early as the first part of the 19th century. The house was built around 1880 and was owned by Solomon Iler and his wife Eliza Arner. While the home has been renovated over the years, it still has a basement/foundation built from original fieldstone and walls built of logs covered with clapboard, then siding. In the attic, the hand-hewed planks from the original construction are still visible.

A large home at 78 Fox St. in Essex Centre is also being considered.

Laurie Kowtiuk (pictured above) is the homeowner.

It is one of the original homes from the Village of Essex Centre. Research has revealed that the earliest owner was Alexander Cameron. The house overlooks the Essex Train Station and was used as a hotel in the late 19th century by then owner, Jeremiah B. Lindsay. The building survived the explosion of 1907.

Throughout its

existence the building has served as a home, apartment building and hotel.

Kowtiuk has done extensive work restoring the building to a private residence while maintaining its historical integrity.

Linda Iler of the Heritage Committee says that heritage designation on a given property is not as restrictive as it once was and would like to see more owners of historically significant places in the town consider designation.

Heritage designation is usually associated with buildings, but Iler explained that any historical site could be designated.

“We can also designate a tree, a fence, a well or a lot. We can designate a single room or only the outside of a building,” she said. “There is more freedom on what can be designated and more freedom on what can be done with a designated site.”

In most cases owning a heritage site

doesn’t prohibit regular maintenance and repairs, however depending on the historical characteristics some features may have to be preserved. Some changes may have to be cleared through the Heritage Committee, but owners can restore and enhance historical accuracy.

Iler explained that she has spoken to property owners who have been told that designating your property can raise home insurance rates or even cost owners their insurance all together.

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practice is illegal.

Insurance companies cannot raise rates or cancel insurance simply because a property has historical significance and is recognized for it. Some insurance companies have been known to try however, so the Heritage Committee has resources to protect people from price gouging and policy cancellations.

The owner of a site generally instigates seeking Heritage Designation.

They take their research and history of the site to the Heritage Committee. If the committee agrees that the site is significant, they take the request to the town. Council must approve the request and post a public notice. Thirty days following public notification a by-law is created designating the property.

Iler says the idea is to create a system where red flags go up in the building department if an application for demolition is filed. Also, the fire department would be alerted about Heritage Designation if a fire is reported at one the sites.

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La Chaumiere to raise funds for Maidstone Museum

by Jennifer Cranston The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum is considered a children’s museum. It is also very significant to area seniors.

This has not been lost on the new owner of La Chaumiere Retirement Community in Lakeshore.

On Saturday, October 19

the retirement community will host a Family Fun Day for residents, their families and the community to raise money for the community museum.

New owner Harmen Verbrugge contacted Museum Curator Victoria Beaulieu and posed the idea of the fundraiser.

Beaulieu explains that while seniors are the museum’s greatest resource, the museum also provides a great resource for seniors.

Almost all of the volunteers at the museum are seniors. Beaulieu calls seniors “living history.”

“It’s an opportunity for

seniors to work with youth and share their stories. It’s a chance to pass on our culture,” she said. “Story telling is huge. A lot of these people lived through rum running, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Learning from someone who has lived it is so much different from learning

from a book in a classroom.

Communication between generations is crucial.”

She explained that seniors are the ones who pass on the heritage, the culture and the art forms.

The museum also provides programs that appeal specifically to seniors. Regular guest

speakers and the By Hook and By Needle class always draw large numbers of seniors.

Beaulieu hopes to expand the museum’s senior geared programming in the future.

Verbrugge is glad to have the opportunity to help out the museum. He says many of the people who live at LaChaumiere are from the area and are part of the local history.

He is hoping to be able to arrange bus trips for his residents to the museum so they can participate and share in the programming there.

“I like what’s being done there and I hope lots of people come out from the community to help the museum,’ he said. “It’s also an opportunity to get to know La Chaumiere.

The CAW Local 2458 is sponsoring inflatable air bounce games for the day.

There will be a barbeque and bake sale and live entertainment including the Border City Barkers.

Children are encouraged to bring homemade scarecrows to the event and enter them in a contest.

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Historical society celebrates 15 years -Tecumseh announces heritage park

Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin, Deputy Mayor Cheryl Hardcastle, and Tecumseh Director of Parks and Recreation Paul Anthony present a map highlighting where the future Heritage Park will be located.

by Sylene Argent Members of the Olde Sandwich South & Area Historical Society celebrated 15 years of operation and dedication to the preservation of local history last Thursday evening at Oldcastle Fire Station # 2.

Club member Wendy Pulleyblank explained the history of the club.

When residents

learned the Township of Sandwich South was to amalgamate with Tecumseh several years ago, a group of residents got together to form the Old Sandwich South & Area Historical Society.

The club was officially formed in 1998, around a year before amalgamation took place. The Society members collected artifacts for preservation

so future generations could enjoy them and learn from them.

On the day before amalgamation officially took place, Pulleyblank said, a time capsule was buried near Highway 3. It was marked with a large rock that sported a plaque indicating the site was host to a time capsule. This site, she added, was the area where the old Town Hall used to stand.

That site was also an ERCA kiosk and the start of the Trans Canada Trail, which continues on to Kingsville.

Along with celebrating 15 years of historical promotion and preservation, some of the Tecumseh staff and Council members were pleased to announce they would seek insight from the club members while moving forward with establishing a historical park adjacent to Oldcastle Fire Hall # 2 in a woodlot area.

During the meeting, it was noted that recently the Town of Tecumseh adopted the Oldcastle Heritage Park. It is estimated the park will be ready for community use sometime in 2014.

Tecumseh Director of Parks and Recreation Paul Anthony said the Tecumseh staff and council members took part in the meeting to show the club members the park area on a map.

The future park will have historical significance for the Sandwich South area.

Anthony said the Town is working with the MTO and the Essex Region Conservation Authority to finalize the park plans and find trail connections. He hoped to get input from the Olde Sandwich South & Area Historical Society to see what they would want to see in the park to promote the area’s history and provide the club with an opportunity to have a say as to what is developed in the park.

One of the ideas put forth at the special meeting was the possibility of implementing storyboards in the future park, which could be used and updated from time to time to share historical facts. It was also suggested to eventually implement a pavilion on site to mimic the one down at the Lakeside to show unity throughout the municipality.

One of Anthony’s goals is to maintain and preserve the vegetation already at the site.

Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin and Deputy Mayor Cheryl Hardcastle shared some ideas at the

meeting. Jobin noted it is important to preserve the local history of the area.

Hardcastle commented the implementation of the storyboards would make the park an exciting place to visit.

Pulleyblank was excited about the park project.

The announcement, she added, came at a good time as the club celebrates 15 years of service. She noted

Tecumseh Council has been wonderful to work with on the project. “This is going to be tremendous,” she said.

During the meeting, the Society moved to establish a committee to deal with the park. Pulleyblank will act as a liaison between the Society and Tecumseh Council. She said it is hoped the time capsule and its marking rock would be moved into the new park.

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Wayne Miller – Citizen of the Year On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Town of Essex will salute Wayne Miller as its 2013 Citizen of the Year.

Miller has served the Town of Essex in many ways over the past four decades. Most notably, he was Town CAO for over 25 years, having retired earlier this year.

He took on the post of town administrator in July 1987. At the time he was Deputy Reeve and prior to that he was a long standing Councillor. Wayne was first elected to Council in December 1980, and was one of five rookie councilors at the time.

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Throughout his political and administrative career, he has part of team that guided Essex through significant events in the town’s history, such as amalgamation in 1999 and the acquisition of ELK Energy a few years ago. It was also during his administration that the Essex Railway Station was restored, with renewed efforts beginning in 1984 and concluded in June1994 when the station celebrated its grand re-opening.

Outside of Town Hall he is an active and community-minded citizen.

He played an instrumental role in the development of the Essex 73’s, the town’s Junior “C” hockey club and helped put the first team on the ice as one of three new teams to join the league in 1973.

He volunteered at community events such as the Essex Fun Fest and most recently was a member of Community Services Board of Directors.

Wayne is the third member of the Miller family to be honoured as Essex’s Citizen of the Year. His father Max was Citizen of the Year in 1993 and his brother Scott was Citizen of the Year in 2009.

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Last week, we asked for the community’s help in identifying one of our athletes on the sports mural.

The great response surprised me. Sports are something we take seriously in this town and we really love our star athletes.

There were a few names forwarded and each had its share of supporters, but the winner was Mark McGuire. Up until Tuesday we were still debating, but when Mark McGuire himself emailed us to let us know it was him in the picture, that sealed it.

There are more athletes that need to be positively identified. You can find the panels and faces in question in this week’s edition of the Free Press.

Of course, we don’t expect all the athletes in question to let us know it’s them like Mark did, but it sure would be helpful.

I love to see the community getting involved in things. It shows that we still care.

I am happy to see

Letters to the Editor coming in too. The Editorial & Opinion page is mostly reserved for our readers. My opinion – or comment – isn’t too important. I’m a lot more interested in your thoughts and ideas than my own.

So thanks to those who called in and emailed us to help us identify Mark. I’m hoping there will be more of the same this week.

Letter to the Editor It pays to stay local I have a neighbour who has some trouble getting around and needed a grocery cart to help him get from the car to the

house.

When I approached Andrew Johnson, owner of Foodland in Essex Centre, he immediately found a used cart for me that they

no longer had any use for.

I am very grateful for his help, as is my neighbour.

I encourage everyone to support local businesses

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Co-incidence?

Within a week after my comments about the hole on Alice Street by the lamp post appeared in this paper, the hole was filled. Was that a co-incidence or had it been forgotten?

At any rate I wish this article would have a positive effect on the rubbish left by the railway company. There are piles of rail ties heaped haphazardly by the crossings and a pile of broken cement. I presume I don’t need to describe them as everyone can see them easily. And everyone means people driving through town and others who have come to visit or shop.

And there are all those weeds. We have always had to put up with weeds along the railway tracks and now they are moving onto the denuded track lines. Do we

have to live with that?

I’m thinking the town officials will have to demand that CN clean up all that mess. I believe there is a bylaw that states if a property is not kept free of weeds and debris the town can set a date for cleanup and if not done by then the town can do the job and add the cost to the taxes. Does CN pay taxes on that property? There is a bylaw that can enforce the cutting of obnoxious weeds.

That would come under the same notice. What can be done?

Thank you to the friend who sent me information about dealing with black rot on the base of tomatoes.

She suggested I put bone meal in the spot where I put the plants in spring and add some to the soil round the plant as it grows.

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by Evelyn Couch What are guys?

One can learn something new all the time, even when not intending to do so. My lesson was on guys. I have written about waitresses and clerks saying, you guys, even ‘youse guys’, and all along I thought everyone knew that guys meant boys and men as in guys and gals.

The other day, just to be

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perverse, when the young woman at the cash register referred to Bob and me as you guys, I said, we are not both guys. She smiled wanly. Before the transaction was completed she said you guys again. I said then that I guess we still have to both be guys since we are called that. Bob said to her “My wife is not a man”, and she respond-

ed with, “I never said she was”.

When he enlightened her about her term she said she never thought it meant that.

So I learned that the younger generation (anyone under 50 is the younger generation in my eyes) has added another term to the English language with a twist to its original meaning. Apparently. most think guys is another term for people or folk By the way, folk means several people, so that

word should not be pluralized as folks.

We are told that language changes over the generations and that must be what is happening.

When I was discussing the inaccuracies of the printed word I was told it doesn’t matter as long as others know what is meant. That excuses a lot because English grammar does not get the prominence in school curricula that it once did.

In public school where the children are taught in the French language there is

sentation the wheels fell off because the Mayor lost control of the meeting.

He brought up unions and was stopped by Voakes as it had nothing to do with unions; it was about reckless spending.

How on earth, in 17 months, could Council spend $90,000 on meals, expenses and conferences? That’s the real issue as to why it became so heated in the council chambers.

As a taxpayer, I am glad Councilor Voakes wants a policy in place. I know as the Financial-Secretary Treasurer of one of the biggest locals in Canada, nobody spends recklessly and we do have a policy in place.

Our membership gets the report from me every month where every dollar is spent, so why the mayor was bringing up unions is beyond me.

There were probably

only a half a dozen residents in attendance along with other politicians and delegations from outside municipalities who were there and when it started to erupt all but a couple got up and left the chambers and went home. What a great display of leadership this showed.

It is so sad that with 13 months to elections folks have forgotten about our town’s real issues (and apparently manners) and are already starting to play politics. What I believed was going to be a great teaching moment for my daughter on how our government works turned into a lesson about how politicians fight for themselves.

Very Disappointed.

Letter to the Editor The “REAL ISSUE” I must lead a boring life when I decide to go to a council meeting last Monday and bring my 11 year old daughter Mackenzie with me to let her see the process of Council from a high level and how municipal politics operates.

I strongly believe in the democratic system; when we elect our politicians we assume things are getting done on behalf

of the municipality, but on October 7th it was a total embarrassment.

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little or no study of English. A teacher commented to me when I expressed concern that they just have to pick it up at home or as they read. Newspapers are of little help there and I question that perfect English, to use that term, is spoken in most homes. So I guess everyone, even a prude about the language like myself, knows what others mean. And as one young girl commented to me, how can they find the correct spelling in the dictionary if they don’t know how the word is spelled in

the first place?

Even though I labeled myself as a prude about the language that does not say I am correct with everything I write and say, according to the standards of the grammar I studied. I make a lot of mistakes!

When I was in the early learning stage I thought those who used incorrect speech were poorly educated. Now I realize it is because they don’t care and, depending on the school they attended, are still poorly educated.

Pet Of The Week: Abby

Abby is a fun loving 7 month old puppy, looking for a new home. She barks when she’s excited so she would do best in a house with a fenced yard and lots of walks! Abby needs to learn a few things, like not to jump up and to be a little quieter, but she’s a good girl for the most part.

She already knows how to sit and she’s just waiting for the right family to help her be all she can be! If Abby sounds like the pet for you, come in a meet her today!

This pet also comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www. ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-600-2445. Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.

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Essex to continue consideration for consolidated animal care and control bylaw

by Sylene Argent At the Monday, October 7 meeting of Essex Council, the first and second reading of the proposed “Animal Care and Control Bylaw” was received. The bylaw (#1236) is a bylaw to regulate, license and control animals within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Essex.

Following Council discussion on the issue, some of the bylaw language and new components will be tweaked and presented to Council as early as the next Council meeting for consideration, with the possibility of receiving the third reading.

Essex Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Donna Hunter drafted the proposed bylaw for Council consideration. She explained there are many components to the bylaw, including consolidating five previous bylaws into one. It also introduces a new “Keeping of Pets” section.

The five bylaws dealing with animal care and control provides for the muzzling of vicious dogs, provides for the removal of dog excrement, prohibits the abandonment of animals, provides for registration of dogs and dog kennels and to control dogs, and prohibits certain animal species. Proposed Bylaw 1236 was drafted for purposes of consolidating all animal-related bylaws into one document.

The purpose of the proposed consolidation and amendments, Hunter explained, is to make it easier for the Animal Control Officer to enforce the bylaw. The consolidation of the bylaws makes the report more concise.

One of the issues the current bylaw has is the language when it comes to registering pets with the municipality. It doesn’t speak to expirations of tags, Hunter noted. Hunter wanted to tweak the wording so it is clear tags expire at the end of December and residents are required to repurchase dog tags before March, after which time the registration prices begin to rise.

Also under the Licensing and Control of Dogs bylaw, other proposed changes included providing

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discounted rates where a dog is purchased or adopted or becomes of licensable age after July 1, and for persons whose secondary residence is in the Town of Essex.

It also includes the requirement to report the death of a licensed dog or moving of a licensed dog to a new address, provides an exemption to the number of dogs where a person is temporarily fostering dogs for certain organizations, and prohibit dogs, with the exception of Service Dogs, from splash pads.

Work was also done on the vicious dog section, Hunter noted, as there was an issue with what technically constitutes a dog bite. Cleaning up this wording will help the Town carry through with the muzzling bylaw.

The consolidated bylaw also includes the prohibition of vicious dogs to enter off-leash areas such as dog parks, and the requirement to place warning signage on the property of which a vicious dog lives.

Added to the proposed consolidated bylaw, Hunter noted, pertains to the keeping of pets and care. One of the components regards tethering. This issue was brought forth from the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society.

In the proposed bylaw, it suggests animals only be tethered for up to two hours at a time and that the animal has access to water, food and shelter while tethered, and cannot injure itself as a result of the tethering. It also states no person shall keep an animal tethered with a choke collar, a choke chain, or a prong collar.

The proposed amendment also includes two aspects of animals and vehicles. One component looks at making it mandatory to tether or contain animals in the back of pickup trucks for health and safety purposes. Hunter noted this is not only a humane issue, but a loose dog in the back of a truck could be flung from the box in a crisis situation and injure another individual.

In the bylaw it notes an animal can be securely tethered in such a manner that it is not standing on bare metal, cannot jump or be thrown from the vehicle, is not in danger of strangulation, and cannot reach beyond the outside edges of the vehicle.

Councillor Bill Baker had concerns with tethering in the back of a pickup as it relates to rural areas and farmers. He wondered how many farmers were consulted on the issue.

After Council discussions on the issue, Hunter noted there were a few Council members concerned with the tethering aspect as it pertains to rural areas.

Some dogs are used as guard dogs and are tethered as a means to protect property. This aspect would be looked at and revised before it is again present for Council consideration, she said.

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche had concerns with the tethering aspect in rural areas. As farmers sometimes use dogs to protect their properties, he felt a time limit would likely be violated in many cases.

Councillor Sherry Bondy would like to see some limit on the tethering issue to go through for residents who think it is normal to leave their dogs tied-up outside for long periods of time, she said, adding “Dogs are pack animals. It’s not fair to let them live on chains.” She noted that these bylaws are typically enforced through complaints.

Meloche and Baker noted the consolidated bylaw is good as it puts all of the aspects together.

Baker also had concerns with the temporary fostering component. He would like to see a mechanism

that notifies neighbours that fosters may have, at a time, more than three dogs temporarily at their home as animals wait for the transition to a permanent residence.

The other component to the animal and vehicles portion on the amendment to the animal bylaw, Hunter noted, concerns animals that are left in vehicles during extreme weather. The bylaw cleans up the language to ensure a Police Officer, who has reasonable grounds to believe that an animal left unattended in a motor vehicle is in imminent physical danger can take steps to remove the animal from the vehicle and will not be held liable for any damage to the vehicle.

Work is also being done on the definition of what constitutes a vicious dog, Hunter noted. Currently it includes “threatened or created the reasonable apprehension of a threat to a person.” During the meeting, Baker said he thought the wording needed to be tweaked so it could not be used in neighbourly disputes. Hunter wasn’t sure if this line would be reworded or removed as it also doesn’t take into consideration those who have dog-related phobias.

As an animal welfare advocate and Essex Council representative on the Dog Pound Committee, Bondy hopes the bylaw will pass, but noted some tweaking does need to take place first, understanding there are concerns with some of its aspects.

During the October 7 Essex Council Meeting, Windsor-Essex County Humane Society Executive Director Melanie Coulter said she supported the consolidated bylaw. She took the opportunity to speak about the new Keeping of Pets section.

Regarding the tethering issue, Coulter finds continuously tying up a dog to be inhumane as dogs are pack animals in need of socialization as part of having a quality life. Another benefit of limiting a dog’s tethering time is it improves the quality of the community as dogs are less likely to bark when not continuously tethered. It also increases the safety of residents, she said.

“Chaining dogs is not just a welfare issue it is a community safety issue. And by limiting the time dogs are on chains, you’re not only improving the welfare of dogs, but you’re also increasing the safety of the community,” Coulter said.

Coulter also applauded the animals and vehicles component. She noted having a dog loose in the back of a pickup truck could easily go wrong. “All it takes is one quick stop and a dog can be seriously injured or killed,” she said, adding when that happens other vehicles are impacted.

Bondy is excited Essex Council is looking at the animal bylaw. She said it is great to work with staff that cares about animal welfare.

When the “Animal Care and Control Bylaw” is tabled for Council consideration in the near future, Council will have the option to pass the third reading and adopt the document, or defer it to afford an opportunity to incorporate more changes until Council is satisfied with the final product.

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St. John the Evangelist School news submitted to EFP We had a super September at St. John the Evangelist School with new staff, new students and a great start to a new school year.

We were all very pleased and very proud to hear how well our grade 3 and grade 6 students performed on their EQAO tests. Way to go Wolverines!

This year’s Terry Fox Run was once again a huge success.

For a school of 141 students, our collection of $1896.95 speaks volumes about the generosity of

this community.

Now that October is upon us we once again collected non-perishable food items for the local food bank.

A grand total of 908 items were collected by the students.

We are truly thankful for all of our blessings and equally thankful to be able to give back to our community.

We were able to celebrate Thanksgiving together and the entire school enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings for lunch. Delicious!! Our boy’s and girl’s soccer teams have been getting

it done on the field, and our cross country team has been running like the wind. We are fortunate to have such dedicated athletes and coaches at our school.

Our new Technology room is up and running and the students are thrilled with the I Pads, Smart Board, computers, listening centre, and video centre. St. John the Evangelist students are certainly tech savy and preparing for their future.

Until next time...Go Wolverines!

The Hawk’s Nest - Holy Name School News

Welcome back to another great week in the Hawk’s Nest! We hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with their family and friends.

Holy Name students and staff celebrated Thanksgiving mass on October 9 at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Father Francis reminded all of us of how fortunate we are to receive so many blessings in our life and

by Makenna Pailey and Alivia Acampora how we should always take the time to thank our teachers, our parents, our friends, our community and most importantly God who share these blessings with us each and every day.

Our can food drive was a huge success. We collected hundreds of cans and non perishable food items to help support the Essex Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Holy Name students displayed a beautiful sign of kindness and compassion in helping families that are in need.

It was a beautiful gesture of our faith in action and we extend a huge thank

you to all our students and their families for their support.

The boys and girls soccer teams continue to work very hard and continue to show great teamwork and enthusiasm.

Soccer playoffs begin on Tuesday October 15. Keep up the great work Hawks!

Our cross country team continues to practice and prepare for the upcoming cross country meet on October 29 at Malden Park. Let’s cross our fingers for continued warm weather!

Wishing everyone a great rest of the week and weekend. Go Hawks!

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Holy Name Students celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing their good fortune

by Jennifer from each classroom Cranston and packaged the food for pick-up.

Students at Holy Grade eight Name Catholic teachers Alicia Elementary Farrand and Steve School celebrated Gregetz are very Thanksgiving by proud of their helping to feed students and of the their community. whole school.

Led by grade “I am amazed at eight students, how generous our the Holy Name students are,” said school community Farrand. donated dozens of Vice Principal boxes of food, over Holy Name students show off some of the food they collected for Rosa Cipparoni 400 items in total, local food banks in time for Thanksgiving. thinks it is very to the Essex Area Food Bank and the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. fitting to usher in the season of giving thanks, by The collection took place from Oct. 1 to Oct. 10. Grade sharing good fortune with others.

“In this season of thanksgiving and counting our eight students handled all the promotion of the project by doing daily announcements and putting posters up blessings, this is a beautiful display of faith in action,” throughout the school. They also collected donations she said.

Local Masons forward donation to Food Bank

by Sylene Argent Essex Area Food Bank Coordinator Eileen Clifford was happy to receive a $300 donation from the Parvaim Central Masonic Lodge last Wednesday morning.

“It’ll go to help a lot of people,” she said. “It’s a big help, believe me.”

On behalf of the local Masons, John Smith (pictured right) was pleased to forward the donation. “The Essex Area Food Bank is one charity near and dear to our hearts,” he said,

adding the local Masonic chapter contributed to the Food Bank last year with funds and food items. “We try to donate whatever we can to the food bank,” he said.

Currently the Essex Area Food Bank is in a dilemma. It was recently told it had to find a new home come January as Essex District High School undergoes its rebuild project. It is not known if the Food Bank will be able to return to the local high school after construction is completed.

Food Bank representatives have been looking at potential locations in Essex Centre, Clifford noted. The Food Bank’s present home, located at the rear of EDHS, has been a perfect location. The 1500 square-feet facility provided necessary space, its one-level location helped with accessibility needs, and the parking area was a great asset to accommodate volunteers and clients alike. “It’s a beautiful place,” Clifford said.

Clifford plans to approach a few area

churches or organizations in the near future about possibly housing the food distribution service that hundreds of families depend on monthly.

The Essex Area Food Bank, Clifford said, gives many food items to its clients. “They have to eat properly, especially the children,” she said.

Smith urged everyone in the community who is able to make a contribution to the Food Bank to do so. “Mrs. Clifford works tirelessly,” he said, adding a food bank is a vital resource for a community. “Every brother in the Lodge loves to support the Food Bank.

I hope this [contribution] spurs increased donation.”

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ESSEX LION’S CLUB ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR, Saturday, October 19, 9am-4pm at Essex Arena Community Room. For health screening and availability to Community resources.

40-2t* _____________________ HALLOWEEN COSTUME COLLECTION: The Essex Community Rec. Centre is collecting gently used or new Halloween Cosutmes on behalf of the Public School Board. The costumes will be for families in need in Essex.

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_____________________ WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-7961240 or (home) 519-776-9501 1-tf _____________________ WANTED productive land to buy, rent or sharecrop. Top prices paid. Call Dennis today @ R. Rivest Farms Ltd. 519-7966691.

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FOR RENT: McGregor - 1 bdrm. apt. $675. Utilities incl. Fridge & stove incl. Coin laundry in building.

Ph: 519-990-7464. 38-tf* _____________________ FOR RENT: Essex - 1 bdrm. main floor apt. available immediately. $675. Utilities included. Fridge & stove incl. Please phone: 519990-7464.

39-tf* _____________________ FOR RENT: 2 BDRM. APT. with yard, $700 + utilities. Walking distance to town. 1 block from public school. Washer & dryer hookup available. No pets.

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41-2t _____________________ 2 BDRM. APT. for rent in downtown Essex. First & last required. No pets. 519-7766078.

33-tfn _____________________ Briarwood Apts, 26 Alice St. N., Essex. Fine, large rental units available. 1, 2 & 3 bdrms, $795, $935 & $1090 respectfully + hydro, 519-776-4016 to view.

41-4t _____________________ RENTALS - 1 bdrm. & bach. apts in Essex. Appliances, utilities, laundry incl. 1 bdrms. in Kingsville & Leamington. Retail space in Essex. 519-816-3095.

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9870 Conc. 9, Essex. Call 519776-6299 or 519-890-6631.

37-6t* _____________________ FOR SALE: Precious Moments Nativity set ( 7 pieces) with manger. 2 verticle blinds 55.5” wide x 42” long and 55.5” wide x 44” long. 519-839-5142. 41-1t* _____________________ FOR SALE: Duncan Phyfe table, 4 chairs, and hutch, $400 obo.

Round dining room table and 4 chairs, $50. Trampoline 15” round, $50. Call Gary 519-7159335 or 890-6463.

40-2t* _____________________ FOR SALE: FIELD TOMAOTOES #1 condition. Baskets or hampers. Call 519-324-9670 or cell: 226-344-9670.

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23-tf _____________________ KAHL RECyCLING - We come to you and haul away your junk.

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Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-3268559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 1-tf _____________________ KENNETH yARD WORKS - Fall Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed.

Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519982-0362 23-tfn _____________________ LAWN CUTTING and additional services. Grass cutting, lawn rolling, aerating, dethatching, shrub trimming, granular fertilizer, and minor yard work.

Call 519-839-4776 or 519-9814519, and ask for Steve. 13-tfn _____________________ “ON TIME MOvERS” - Are you moving? Need something picked up or delivered? Please call Larry or Dave today! 519736-7411 or 519-984-7412. 1-tf _____________________ CUSTOM SEWING AND ALTERATIONS at The Stichery, 49 Main St. E., Kingsville (behind Pinstripes). Phone: 519-733-0614.

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FARM FOR SALE BY TENDER PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE IN ESSEX COUNTY: Part Lot 74 Concession 1 or Front Colchester Part 1 12R-16935; Essex, except Part 1 on 12R-16935; Essex located on County Road #50 West, near Harrow, Ontario comprising 68.35 acres more or less with two older storage sheds on site. Municipal water and sewage, as well as a natural gas line located along County Road 50 – no existing connections.

Anyone interested in submitting a bid should contact the undersigned as per the contact information provided below to obtain a tender package as to further information, terms and conditions. Failure to submit a bid in accordance with the tender package may result in such bid being disqualified.

Each tender shall be submitted in writing in a sealed envelope clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL TENDER” with the name and address of the bidder and provided and addressed to the undersigned not later than 4:30 P.M. on November 15th, 2013. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid and the highest bid may not necessarily be accepted.

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Main floor laundry. Custom window treatments. Fully finished basement.

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YARD SALE _____________________ GaraGe Sale: 1955 Wilson Side rd. lakeshore. Fri., Sat. & Sun., Oct.18, 19, & 20th. 10am to 4pm. antiques, misc. Household Items, Furniture, adult Bikes, Tools & Baby highchair.

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Two farms located as follows: Owner: Cecile Tracey

50 Acre Farm - Vacant land, Part Lot 13, Con. 3, Rochester, east side Lakeshore Rd. 123.

73 Acre Farm - Vacant land, Part Lot 13, Con. 2, Rochester, west side Lakeshore Rd. 123 Packages are available for pickup at the address below.

Sealed Tenders will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:30 pm, October 31, 2013.

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For Mrs. Patricia Dingle, Amherstburg. Sale will be held at the farm at 6395 Conc 6 south, Amherstburg. From Cty Rd 18 (Pike Rd) take Conc 6 south to the farm.

Shop Equipment, Tractor, Lawnmower at 10:00 am: Tractor: M.F. 165 gas tractor, runs well; Scooter, Lawn & Garden Tractors – one w/front end loader: Case hydr. drive yard tractor w/cutting deck & 646 front end loader; J.D. GT 262 riding lawnmower; Troy Bilt 5 speed model 12.5 riding lawn mower; small garden rototiller; lawn roller, lawn trailer; two electric scooters; Shop Equipment: portable air compressor; Miller arc welder; Delta 10” table saw; Mastercraft chop saw; router & router bits; router table; power washer; floor drill press; good power tools; hand saws; shop vac; sander; grinders; wrenches; etc; Primitives: old carpenter box; old planes; kitchen cupboard; walking plow; barn beam augers; etc; Other Items: flat rack wagon; trailer w/truck tires; 3 ph scraper blade; 16’ fibre glass canoe; used lumber; punching bag; ladders; plus other items. Photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com Terms on Shop Equipment: cash, debit, Visa, MC, 3% premium (waived for cash or debit).

50 Acre (more or less) Farm Property selling at 2:00 pm: Sale subject to owner approval. Property consists of 50 acre farm with older, immaculate home and 2 outbuildings.

Please note terms at www.jackmorrisauctions.com Proprietor: Mrs. Patricia Dingle Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561

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Happy 50th

Birthday

Dave Gerard ~ October 17 ~

Love your family.

Wishing you many healthy and happy years!

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me in and show me that you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are non that can withstand your power “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to your.” (Three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you.

Grateful thanks 41-1t* J.G.

Thank you so much to everyone that came to help me celebrate My 90th Birthday at Iler Lodge on October 6th. I will be enjoying the cards again and again for weeks to come. Thanks for your good wishes and a special thanks to all those that travelled so far.

It was a wonderful Day!

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-Audrey Russell

Harrow United Church presents...

Need Has No Boundaries!

Free Clothing Distribution for fall & winter at Harrow United Church 45 Munger Ave. E, Harrow

Saturday, October 26th from 9am-1pm

For info. contact: Sheryl Findlay at (519) 738-6580 **********************

Annual Turkey Supper Saturday, Nov. 2 from 3-7 pm

45 Munger St. E., Harrow - Handicap accessible

Adults - $14.00 • 6 to 12 years - $6 Eat In or Take Out - Tickets in advance or at the door. For information call the church office at (519) 738-4223. For faster Take-Out Service call ahead 519-738-4223 Friday 9-3 pm or Saturday 9-6 pm

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Alain Sargent June 17, 1988 - Oct. 20, 2010

Today recalls the memory, of a loved one gone to rest, And those who think of him today are the ones who loved him best.

His thoughts were all so full of us, he never could forget, And so we think that where he is, he must be watching yet.

In our hearts your memory stays There is not a day, Alain, that we do not think of you.

Love forever - Jess, Kelly, Carlo, Jenn, and Melissa

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Frank Chibi October 13, 2008

How do you live without a heart when the love of your life dies, your heart goes with him. You are the love of my life and always will be.

- Your wife MaryLou -

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Christiansen, sarah-Mae (nee Belfour) Passed away peacefully on September 19, 2013 at 92 years of age.

Beloved wife of the late Simon (1982). Loving mother of Jessie (Wes) Brouwer of Leamington, Sophie (John) Van Gent of Cottam, George (Barbara) Christiansen of Wheatley, and Christine Christiansen of Fruitvale, B.C.. Dear grandma of Sheryl (Tom) Jesso of Northridge, John (Fran) Van Gent of Essex, Sherrilynne Brouwer of Leamington, Wes Brouwer of Leamington, Tina (Miquel) Cabrera Baez of Leamington, Richard (Jenn) Christiansen of Kitchener, and Marc Christiansen of Wheatley. Granny-Mae of 14 greatgrandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Mary Miller of Saskatchewan, Henry (Alma) Belfour of Manitoba, Dorthy Shupe of Dryden, Vera (Gerry) Fellner of Saskatchewan. Predeceased by sisters Alice, Fannie, Julia, and Shirley; brothers George and Robert; and great-grandson Shaun Jesso. Special thanks to Rita and staff at the Essex Manor. The funeral service was conducted from the OlindaRuthven United Church. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. Donations may be made to the Olinda-Ruthven United Church. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

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Many Thanks to Evelyn Baker & her k n a Th u! daughter for organizing the reunion Yo of former Sadler employees at CoAn Park. It was very much enjoyed.

I would like to thank our friends and family for Thanoku! coming “surprise” birthday party, and for Y your cards, gifts,to my and generous donation of canned ______________________________________________

goods for the Essex Food Bank. It is greatly appreciated.

Donna Mae Curtis ______________________________________________

McMURREN, Steve: The family of the late Steve McMurren wish to express our sincere thank-you to family and friends for all the donations to Hospice in memory of our Dad, for floral arrangements, food, gifts, cards, and other acts of kindness. A special thank-you to Tony and staff at Kennedy Funeral Home, to John Postons, Dad’s nurses Lori, Kinsley, and Jen, and to Candy and Sandy, and a special thanks to Nurse Dan. To Dan and Anita, thank-you for letting Dad have his final days where he wanted to be, at your place.

Steve McMurren’s Family - Marj, Laurie, and Anita ______________________________________________

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Ann Wright In loving memory of a dear Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, and now a Great-Great Gram Ann, who passed away on Oct. 22, 1988.

The words we speak can never say how we miss you every day.

Wherever we go, whatever we do, memories keep us close to you.

No matter how our lives may change, no matter what we do, We’ll never forget those precious years we once shared with you.

“Loved Forever” - Shirley & Clayt, Gord & Barb, Evelyn and families

What’s Going On OCt. 17 - harrOW BLOOD DOnOr CLiniC at harrow arena, 12:30-7 p.m. Call 1 888 2 DOnate (1-888-236-6283) for info./ appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

OCt. 17 - eChrs present Katherine Lake hogan speaking on discovering and researching genealogy for your family tree, at 7pm. 18 Gordon ave. side door.

OCt. 19 - Pasta With “KathY” FUndraiser for Kathy & ed shaw at shooter’s, 307 Queen st., harrow, 5-8pm. Call for info./tickets, Gayle: 519-738-2597.

OCt. 19 - antioch Christian Ministries FaLL COnFerenCe “KinGDOM LiBeratiOn” October 2- 4. Details at www.acmrevivalcentre.com, or 519-839-4500.

OCt. 23 - esseX & DistriCt hOrtiCULtUraL sOCietY MeetinG 7:30 pm at the essex Community Centre. sandy ellenor on poisonous plants, silent auction.

OCt. 24 - essex Community services annUaL ChiLLi COOK-OFF at the essex arena - Community room. 12-3pm. Call 519-776-4241 for details.

OCt. 24 - heirs MeetinG at 1:30pm at the harrow-Colchester arena. Veronica Brown’s topic is “Wartime sacrifices On the home Front”. all are welcome.

OCt. 26 - sUn ParLOUr ChOrUs 69th annUaL shOW 7 pm at École secondaire l’essor auditorium in tecumseh. Vsit www.sunparlourchorus.com.

OCt. 26 - need has no Boundaries! Free CLOthinG DistriBUtiOn for fall & winter at harrow United Church, from 9-1. Contact: sheryl Findlay at (519) 738-6580 OCt. 27 W.r.a.C.e. annUaL haLLOWeen hOOt: 5k run/Walk, 10k run (no Walkers) & Kids 1k Visit online for more details: www.wrace.org OCt. 31 - essex Bia 2013 tinY tOt ParaDe - starts from town hall at 10 am, rain or shine. Canned goods will be collected for our local food banks. nOV. 2 - esseX DOG ParK steaK Dinner FUnDraiser at essex Legion, from 6-8pm. tickets available at essex source For sports. nOV. 2 - Woodslee United Church (2161 Belle river rd. Cty. rd. 27) annUaL BaZaar 9am-2pm. Luncheon 11am-1pm. For information phone 519-723-4601. nOV. 9 - CtMhV MUrDer MYsterY Opens at 5, dinner at 6pm. Phone: 519-7766909 or visit online at www.ctmhv.com for details on this annual event. nOV. 9 & 10 - the essex County Orchid society OrChiD shOW & saLe, at Colasanti’s, from 10 to 4 both days. Free admission. nOV. 10 - 19th annual JinGLe BeLL rUn, WaLK & WheeL at Ken Knapp Ford, essex. register online at www.onlineregistrations.ca/jinglebell. nOV. 28 - Cottam United Church, annUaL tUrKeY Dinner & BaZaar. serving Dinner 3-7pm. take outs available. esseX LiBrarY: GOne haUntinG - Celebrate halloween with books & games on saturday, Oct. 26 at 10:30 am., for ages 5 & up. teen BOOK CLUB - October 30 at 6pm. ages 13 & up. COttaM LiBrarY: COttaM teens BOOKs Meet on October 22, at 6 pm, for ages 13 & up. haLLOWeen hOWLs on tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6pm, for ages 7 & up. register online or at the library.www.essexcountylibrary.ca

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______________________________________________ Couture , Josie (nee Swackhamer) passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington. Beloved wife of the late Joe (1992). Loving mother of Larry Swackhamer (Kate), Ruth Miller (Lyle), Ruby Vanderveen (Bill), Rachel Gibbs (Edwin), Rita Duncan (Gord), Rose Rawlins (Gary), Audrey Collins (Randy), Joe Couture (Lyn) and James Couture. Adored grandma of 24 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Clarence and Nellie Swackhamer. Dearest sister of Bruce Swackhamer (Josephine) and the late Hugh Swackhamer and sister-in-law of Paul Couture (late Connie) (Fran), Veronica Schwab (Emery) and Toni Couture (late Pete). Joe and Josie had many adventures in their camper. Josie enjoyed sewing, baking and everything that involved raising her large family. She will be deeply missed. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Sun Parlor Home for the special care they showed to them and Josie. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). A Funeral Service to celebrate Josie’s life with Rev. Kim Gilliland officiating. Interment Cottam United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations made to Cottam United Church or the Essex Food Bank would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca ______________________________________________ LAWSoN, John Douglas passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Sault Ste. Marie at 78 years of age. Beloved husband of Eunice (nee Thibert) for 56 years. Loving father of John Lawson, Gay Lawson (Manuel Silva) and Karen Maisonneuve (Paul Thomas). Proud grandpa of Jillian Gomes, Mitch Lawson (Dominique), Carly Maisonneuve (Trevor), Andy Maisonneuve, Madison Gomes, Jake Maisonneuve, Aly Thomas and great grandpa of Ava Sauve-Lawson, Tyler Gomes, Alyse Lawson and Aurora Lawson. Predeceased by his parents James and Annie Lawson. Dearest brother of Marge Campbell and the late Jim Lawson (Hilda) and brother in law of Maurice Thibert (late Jeannette), Jean LeBlanc (late Albert), late Omer Thibert (Shirley), the late Gerald and Lily Thibert, late Joseph and Edna Thibert, late Lorenzo and Marie Thibert, late Arsene Thibert, late Romeo Thibert, late Emilda and Russell Ellwood. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

John was a former employee of Dominion Forge and retired from Windsor Pallet after several years of service. In his retirement, he enjoyed time spent at his cottage and especially enjoyed being with his family. He spent many hours at the arena watching his grandsons play hockey, was an avid sports fan and loved his Detroit Red Wings.

Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 2-5 and 7-9 pm with words of remembrance celebrated at 8 pm. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date.

Memorial donations made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share words of remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca ______________________________________________

Golden Years Mini Golf On October 10, 40 golfers sank a total of 78 aces. Fran Clifford, Julia Kos, and John Murphy managed to register consecutive aces on holes 10 & 13. Also Art Sweet recorded two aces on hole 5, one of the most difficult holes boasting a blind left dog leg. Leading the ace parade was Art Sweet with 6. Low score for 9 holes went to Gerry Wilkinson(2), Art Sweet and Tom Hyatt with 17. A strong 34 for 18 holes was recorded by Gerry Wilkinson. A 36 hole score of 70 went to Gerry Wilkinson. First place finish with 236 went to team 10 [Art Sweet, Murray Cascadden, Marie Lasi], second place to team Jacks with 240 [Mary Ann Vickery, Al Stockwell, Al Rutter] and third place to Team 7 with 241 [Eunice Cascadden, Gerry Wilkinson, Bill Ward].

Play resumes October 17th at Colasanti’s.

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thehub: Essex Community Services COATS FOR KIDS – We need your help! The annual 2013 campaign is now on. A network of community agencies across Windsor-Essex are working together to distribute warm winter coats to children and families in need. We rely on our community to donate gently used coats to this program. Coats can be dropped off at any participating dry cleaner displaying the “Coats for Kids” sign. In Essex, please drop off your donations at Super Quality Cleaners located at 71 Talbot St N. Cleaned coats can also be dropped off at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex, until Oct 31. Thank you for your support. Please call 519776-4231 with any questions.

Our 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off is on Thursday, October 24, in the Community Room at the Essex Arena. Lunch will be served from 12noon - 2:30pm. To purchase tickets or for more information please call 519-776-4231 or stop into the office at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit #7. Thank you for your support of our agency.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Join us Sunday, October 20, at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will lead our morning worship service along with Praise team participation. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Nursery supervision is provided.

Welcome to our new accompanist Ashley Allen! She is a great addition to our music ministry.

GEMS and Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:308pm. All girls and boys ages 8 – 13 are welcome to attend.

Plan on meeting new friends, sharing stories from the bible and making cool crafts.

Our Ladies Bible study has begun on Tuesday mornings 9:30 – 11:30 am. All are welcome.

Join us for Movie Night on Friday November 1, beginning at 6:00 pm. It is good to see so many friends come out and join us for a great night of Family Fun! Come and check us out online at www.essexcrc.ca.

Woodslee Friendship Club This past week’s winners were Leo Durocher, Joanne McMurren, Bob Mullins, Gail Koziana, Audrey Stanley, Dave McMurren, Joan Broeders, Pat Mullins, Ruby Robertson, Mary Demars, Denis Levasseur, George Diesbourg, Jean Matalik, Cecile St. Denis and George Sutherland.

Call Joanne, at 519-975-2409 for information on the club, or events.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us for Family Worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday with Lt. Kristen Gray. A Prayer meeting is held from 10 -10 :30.

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519-776-4255 Voice Of Inspiration “Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined.

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the hospital or nursing home.

Connections is every Tuesday from 10am-1pm. Messy Church meets on Oct. 24th from 6- 8 p.m. This new way of experiencing church is open to all ages and includes a Family Style dinner, crafts, activities, contemporary worship and a Bible story. Best of all, both of these programs are free! Call the church at 519- 776- 4628 for more details.

Paquette News – St. Stephen’s/Church of the Redeemer

by Barb Mactier Mid- week Eucharist is on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s.

CAKE (Grades 3-5) meets on October 18th at 6:30 p.m. at Redeemer. Soup Day at Redeemer is on October 20th.

Church Calendars are available from Edith at St. Stephen’s or Peggy at Redeemer.

Mark on your calendars our Annual Turkey Dinner on November 6th beginning to serve at 3 p.m.

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank The Mission Club is having a Harvest Raffle with a chance to win one of three great prizes. Tickets will be available after each mass and the draw is on October 27th.

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday at Holy Name of Jesus church.

Happy Birthday wishes to Becky Fuerth, Autumn Collins, Jean Dumouchelle, and Mary Ann Sauve. Congratulations to Sara Bellaire and Colin Galloway who were wed on October 5th at St. Mary’s Church.

Please keep in your prayers Lucas Gerard and Joanne Hayes. Please remember all who are sick and lonely and in

Essex Retirees’ Social Club There is a code in place: No bullying or bad mouthing someone. We all know the old saying; do onto others as you would have them do onto you.

On Oct.8 we had our usual pot luck dinner and over one table was empty. If there is a reason for this falling off of the attendance, tell us so we can take appropriate changes. If you are on a special diet bring your own meal then you can enjoy others company while you eat.

Open house is Oct. 22 starting at 1pm. Come see what we do here. Quickie “come and go” Bingo runs from 2-4pm with share the wealth prizes. Refreshments and door prizes.

We have started a computer class for beginners, novices

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and more advanced. All ages are welcome. The 1.5 hr. classes are Wed., starting at 9:30am. If you have a computer (laptop) please bring it along with your power cord.

Halloween will be as great as last year. Dress up or it will cost you a toonie whether you’re a member or not. Tickets are limited to 75 and there are no tickets at the door.

New annoucements are posted on the bulletin boards at the centre. Check them out.

Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson The annual Harrow United Church Turkey Dinner is on Saturday, November 2nd.

Outreach has received the “Gifts with Vision” booklet from the National United Church. It is available to anyone wishing to give donations to the projects listed. Please see Rev. Staples if you are interested.

To learn more about Harrow United Church, visit us at: www.harrowunited.org.

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman You will find a warm welcome every Sunday morning at our 10 am worship service. Sunday School is available for the children.

Kids Club is every Tuesday at 3:30 pm led by Rev Linda

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Hollingsworth. All elementary school age children are invited.

A video Bible Study 7 pm Wed. , Oct. 16 at Pastor Steve’s home in Essex.

Special thanks to Bev Kerr and Mary Brennan for our beautifully decorated sanctuary. You do a fantastic job every year.

Ammanda Gemmell spent Thanksgiving with her parents Jim and Debbie and Charles Bondy spend the holiday weekend with his grandparents Bob and Doreen Taylor.

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are available and must be returned by Sunday, Nov. 10. Please fill a box for a needy child in a third world country.

Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5:30 pm Bottomless Bowls of homemade soup and delectable desserts at Harrow Baptist Church in support of our Bible Club Missionaries.

Please pray for The Western Association Short Term Mission to Haiti in Nov. to rebuild homes that were destroyed by the earthquake. Pastor Steve and Robyn Jones are participating.

Keep the many in our community with health needs and those in nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers.

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. with pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m.

A nursery is available during the service.

Last Sunday, Oct. 13/13 was Thanksgiving Sunday.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.

Wed. , Oct. 23rd is our Annual Turkey Supper beginning at 3:30 pm until everyone is fed. Take - Out is available.

Sat., Nov. 2nd we turn our clocks Back an hour before bedtime.

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Rev. Margaret Spencer and Pastor Linda Blair are offering a Joint Sharing Group on Tuesdays starting Oct. 22nd to Nov. 26th of 6 sessions, 3 will be held at Essex United Church and 3 will be held at Bethel Maidstone. Please sign up as soon as possible, there is an afternoon sharing group at 4 pm. or an evening group at 7 pm. Please indicate which one you prefer.

John and his team are collecting Running Shoes all sizes for the children at the Callebasse Christian School in Haiti for their Christmas Trip from Nov. 18th to the 28th.

Donations appreciated.

On Oct. 20th the door greeters are Melvin Reeb and Rob Reeb, Elder on duty is Hazel Farough and Lock - Up is Bill Manning. The Message is : Never Give Up. If you or someone you know is ill or in hospital and would like a visit from Pastor Linda, please call her at 519712-9512 or the office at 519-723-2284 so she can make arrangements to visit.

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Essex United Church Next Sunday is ourN8M anniversary service with Jane Ripley 25 Centre St, Essex 1N8 as Phone: speaker.776-6522 Our dinner is776-7265 on Saturday, Oct. 19. Fri. ,Oct 18 at Fax: __________________________________________ 8:30 is Movie Night with popcorn and dessert. personal service since at 1975” Our two “Friendly, teams are doing prop and serve the downtown Tax Planning & Preparation mission on Oct. 18 and 22 To sponsor a meal talk to Jim Bookkeeping Hatt. We need volunteers for ourServices Tuesday Salvation Army Managerial Needs & Problems Cash Flow & Business Projections FUNERAL GST Consultants PLANNING • Financial Planning

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Shooter’s Photography Club The club will meet on Wednesday, November 6th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. We meet at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden’s, 1550 Road 3E, Ruthven - Willow Room in the Food Court. Please use west parking. Everyone Welcome!

Visit us on facebook.com; search Shooters Photography Club or you can contact George Schiefer @ 519-733-5055 or gshiefer@coegco.ca for more information.

Chartered Accountants

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St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican Rev. Chris and family will share their experiences in Kenya, on Oct. 20 at 3 pm at St. Paul’s. Learn how we can connect with others in the developing world.

Trinity’s smorgasbord dinner is on Saturday, October 20 at 4:30.

Conversations about the book study of “Made For Goodness” begin at Trinity, Wed. Oct. 23 at 7 pm.

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meal team contact Duane Horton at 776-8089.

The United Church has a catalogue of gift ideas at the narthex.The talent auction and potluck dinner is October 25.

Items for our Nov. 1 yard sale may be brought to the church mornings from 8 to noon.

The new sound system has been fully funded.

Our Worship and Faith Development Committee will have a 6-week adult Bible study wiith Bethel Maidstone.

180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1B6 519-776-6488

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McIntyre leads 73’s in 2-1 win over Sharks

Essex forward Matthew Hebert

Essex’s Scott Bromley is congratulated after scoring the game-winning goal against the Sharks.

by Fred Groves It was a defensive gem Monday night in Wheatley as the Essex 73’s hung on to beat the host Sharks 2-1 in Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Hockey League action.

The win, combined with a slim 3-2 win over Amherstburg on Oct. 8, has the defending league champs sitting at 9-00-1 that they took against Mooretown Tuesday night in Essex.

Against the Sharks, in the first meeting of the two since last year’s league championship series, it was scoreless after the first period before third year centre Daniel McIntyre scored early in the middle frame.

“I thought we had some really good chances in the first period but we just didn’t put them away,” said Essex coach Gil Langlois.

The Sharks had the best scoring chance in the opening frame but 73’s veteran goalie Arren Romeril flashed the leather and came up with a big glove save, one of his 24 stops on the night.

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“It was huge. It would have given them the momentum,” said Langlois of the save.

The difference in this game was the duo of McIntyre and Scott Bromley who connected plus the ability of blueliner Brett Clarke to set up both goals.

“It was a good tight game, just what I expected. In their building they’re tough,” said Essex coach Gil Langlois after the game.

He said that the reason Bromley and McIntyre were able to beat Wheatley goalie Conner McKinnon was that they worked very hard, they were smart in their positioning and they communicated well.

“We had a real good cycle going and we were getting good bounces. We were going hard to the net,” said McIntyre who notched his sixth of the season.

Against the Admirals, the win belonged to the blueliners as Matthew Rosati and Clarke got their first of the year and Aaron Thiebert assisted on two

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of the three goals. Jordan Ryan had a goal and an assist.

Rosati was strong at both ends of the rink and he made a great play late in the game to prevent a scoring opportunity.

This one was a penalty filled affair as there were over 50 minutes in penalties and both teams scored a pair on the powerplay.

“With a parade to the box it’s hard to get a flow going but it’s good to get the special teams going,” said Rosati.

Essex hosts the Blenheim Blades on Tuesday.

SLAPSHOTS: The 73’s have taken 19 of 20 possible points in their first 10 games…

Romeril continues to be the top goalie in the nineteam loop as he has a 1.62 GAA and a .939 save percentage...Clarke who is from LaSalle and not Chatham as mentioned

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last week, leads the defencemen with 10 point. Tuesday night’s game was Pink at the Rink. Baseball gold medal winner Jessica MacPherson drop the puck.

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Harness racing is far from dead in Essex County

by Fred Groves It’s not over yet for harness racing in Essex County – actually far from it.

When I arrived at the Leamington Raceway on Sunday afternoon with my son Ryan and our good pal Terry Misener, I kind of expected a small crowd and a sullen atmosphere.

A couple of days prior to the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association’s final of four race days,

the Liberal government announced that it was not going to financially back the industry in this area.

Instead, the politicians decided to take $400 million and put it towards purses in an alliance of eight racetracks. The closest one to us is London.

Nothing for us down here, zero for Dresden and a big goose egg to Sarnia.

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four starts. In other words, for those who make the decisions, harness racing is a viable business in Essex County.

While the provincial government may be hoping that the Lakeshore group, headed by president Mark Williams of Cottam and Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain, would just go away, they are making a louder noise and so are race fans.

When the Windsor Raceway locked its doors a year-and-a-half ago, the layoffs were felt very hard in an area that already struggles with high unemployment. It was speculated that up to 2,000 direct and indirect jobs were gone.

For those like Williams, Bain and Essex MPP Taras Natyshak NDP, the fight is just beginning.

Yes, it is about jobs and yes it is about saving a long-standing sport, but it is also about keeping families on the farm and in their homes.

Terry, Ryan and I had a

great time on Sunday. We wagered, Ryan cashing in more than us, had some great food, and cheered on local horsemen like trainer Vic McMurren, and owner Marc Adams.

From those selling the programs to those at the ticket windows, the professionalism was first rate.

There was a family atmosphere with everything from a petting zoo to meeting horses like ‘Stormy’. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon.

Would I go back? Darn right. Would I have a good time? Yup again.

Am I a supporter of the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association and their

drive and determination to not only keep harness racing going but to build their own track? Yes I am.

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The Essex Mural Commitee has requested the community’s help to positively identify the people depicted on the sports mural located on the south wall of Essex District High School.

Pictured is two of the mural panels. While most of the people have been identified, others have not. Please email your answers, additions, or corrections to: essexfreepress@on.aibn.com or drop them by the Free Press office, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1. ______________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________ 4. Ross Spettigue 5. Chris Phillion 6. Ed Phillion 7. ______________ 8. ______________ 9. ______________

10. Bruce Crowder 11. Dave Gagnon 12. Brad Selwood 13. Rick Heinz 14. Keith Crowder 15. Ralph Mellanby 16. ______________ 17. Dan O’Halloran 18. Dan Newman

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The Red Raider volleyball teams continued their dominant play this week.

The Junior Boys volleyball team was in action Tuesday, when they took on Holy Names. The team played well and had a strong presence at net that led to a 3 -0 win. The team faced Kennedy on Thursday. The boys won the first two sets and lost the last set, improving their record to 5-1.

Jeremy Orton winds up for his serve during the second set in Essex’s win last Thursday over Kennedy.

The Senior Boys also carried on the Red Raider momentum Tuesday, when they played Holy Names. Essex controlled the ball, and had some well placed shots early, giving them a 25-22 first set win. The second set saw similar play, with both teams playing excellent offense and defense. Although Holy Names played strong, they came up short in the second set loosing 27-25. And the third set saw Holy Names control the play, winning 25-12. The overall win gave Essex a record of 4-2. The team put that record on the line Thursday when they played Kennedy who was 0-5 heading into Thursday’s game. Kennedy surprised Essex by dominating the early play and winning 26-24, a set that featured good serves and net presence.

Essex came back to tie the set at 2424 before coming up short. They took control of the second set with strong serves winning 25-10. In the third and deciding set, Essex controlled the ball once again winning the 25-16.

• The Junior Girls Basketball team lost their game last Tuesday against Herman, with a score of 48-18. The team traveled to Leamington Thursday, winning 4822.

• The Senior Girls Basketball team has been playing strong recently, and took on Herman last Tuesday. The girls won 5222. Madison Andrade had 10 points. The team played Leamington last Thursday, and won 47-32. Lucia McElwain had

Players from Kennedy set up and try to block Nik Veigli’s smash during the second set of Essex’s 2-1 set win last Thursday.

12 points for Essex. This gave Essex 4 straight wins, and a record of 4-2.

• The Junior Boys football team played Belle River last Tuesday winning 43-14. David Reaume had four of Essex’s TDs including a fumble return. QB Adam Amicarelli threw for 1 TD. • The Senior Boys football team played Massey Thursday, suffering a tough loss of 21-20. Matt Hobson had Essex’s three TDs.

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Winter Tire Tips Trophy-winning 1953 Pontiac Laurentian 2-door sedan

Ted Diesbourg’s 1953 Pontiac Laurentian 2-door sedan at the Tomato Festival Car Show in Leamington, Ontario, Sunday, August 18, 2013. It won the trophy for Best Original Restored Car 1949-1957.

On Sunday, August 18, I attended the annual Tomato Fest Car Show in Leamington, the Tomato Capital of Canada. Over 300 historic vehicles showed up for this day-long event, and one of those vehicles brought back a flood of pleasant memories for me: a fully restored 1953 Pontiac Laurentian 2-door sedan owned by Ted Diesbourg of Chatham, Ontario. I landed my first summer job at age 15 in 1957 washing used cars at our local Pontiac–Buick dealership for 50 cent an hour. One of the cars I washed nearly every day was a green 1953 Pontiac Laurentian 2-door sedan.

Ted bought his Pontiac Laurentian in 2002 from the daughter of the original owner, John Botek, who purchased the car from Finley Motors, a Pontiac-Buick dealership at Richmond and Lecroix in Chatham. Mr. Botek owned a variety store a couple of blocks from the dealership and did not drive his car very often. When he died in 1958, the car was passed on to his wife, who did not drive at all. Their daughter lived in Detroit and occasionally drove the car during her visits to Chatham. The car was last licensed for the road in 1967.

For the next 35 years, the car sat in a damp semi-detached garage and suffered rust damage. Even the radiator and heater core had rusted out. When Ted bought the car in 2002, the odometer showed 30,184 original miles. He treated the car to a complete body-off restoration and completed the work ten years later, in 2012. It is refinished in the original Regatta Blue, the same colour that was on the car when it rolled off the Oshawa assembly line 60 years ago. Ted contacted the Vintage Vehicle Service at GM in Oshawa and learned from George Zampora that his car was #853 of a total of 1,935 Pontiac Laurentian 2-door sedans built for 1953. All the numbers match on Ted’s car.

Ted’s father had purchased a 2-tone blue 1953 Pontiac Laurentian 2-door sedan in 1955 and it became the family car for the next 11 years. Ted learned to drive on that car and got his driver’s license in Tilbury. He now works as an auto mechanic on Park St. W. in Chatham.

His dad passed away last year at age 96 but not before going for a ride in Ted’s restored Laurentian.

He sat in the front seat and said: “I didn’t know the steering wheel was that big.”

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The nights are getting colder and by the time you read this...the first frost has probably arrived. Car Care Canada reminds motorists to start thinking now about safe winter driving and winter tires are a must. Don’t be caught off guard by the first snowstorm or a quick drop in temperature!

Why Winter Tires?

Winter tires have an aggressive tread design that provide a better grip while throwing off snow and slush, providing more stability when braking and better vehicle handling.

The rubber compound of a winter tire is relatively soft. The rubber in an all-season tire starts to lose elasticity and harden at temperatures around -8°C to -10°C, greatly reducing grip. At -15°C, this type of tire will have lost all its elasticity, whereas a winter tire will only harden at around -40°C – it therefore retains its elasticity for much longer.

When purchasing/installing winter tires, remember the following: • Install four winter tires - To help maintain control and stability of your vehicle in icy conditions, always install winter tires in sets of four.

• Mixing tires with different tread patterns, internal construction, and size degrades the stability of the vehicle and should be avoided.

• As a tire wears, snow traction is reduced. Tires that are worn close to the treadwear indicators have reduced traction and should not be used on snow-covered roads or in severe snow conditions.

• Proper air pressure extends tread life, improves safety, and reduces fuel consumption — all vital factors in saving energy and protecting the environment.

Tire pressure decreases as temperatures drop, so be sure to check the pressures at least once a month when the tires are cold, preferably after the car has been out all night.

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Simple ways to extend the life of your vehicle According to data from TrueCar.com, in 2012 the average new car cost was $30,500. That’s a considerable expense, especially at a time when fuel costs remain high and cost of living continues to rise.

Because new cars have become so expensive, more and more vehicle owners are looking for ways to extend the life of their vehicles. The longer a car can stay on the road, the better an investment that vehicle becomes.

Fortunately, there are several steps vehicle owners can take that should ensure their vehicles stay on the road for years to come. * Scale back on short trips. The toll cold starts take on a vehicle can add up over time. When a car is started, condensation builds up in the vehicle’s exhaust system.

On longer trips, that condensation will gradually evaporate. However, on short trips, that condensation often does not have enough time to evaporate, and over time too many short trips will lead to an accumulation of water in the muffler that can lead to rust and rust holes on the muffler. Short trips also can negatively affect gas mileage. When possible, leave your car at home on trips into town when you can just as easily walk or ride a bicycle. Over time, reducing the amount of short trips you take in your car will greatly reduce wear and tear on your vehicle and improve your fuel efficiency as well. * Stick to the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. Adhering to your vehicle’s maintenance schedule serves many purposes, including improving its durability and protecting various components, including its cooling system and drivetrain. While many manufacturers used to recommend changing a vehicle’s oil every 3,000 miles, many of today’s newer automobiles need their oil changed less frequently. Check your owner’s manual for manufacturer recommendations regarding oil changes, and don’t forget to replace the oil filter when changing your vehicle’s oil. * Pay attention to brake pads. Brake pads that are allowed to wear down can cause damage to the brakes’ rotors and calipers. That damage can prove costly and make things harder on your vehicle. Keep an eye on your vehicle’s brake pads, which are far less expensive to replace than rotors and calipers, and do not allow them to wear down to metal. * Keep your tires properly inflated. Tires that are under-inflated will negatively impact your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. In addition, the tires’ life expectancy is reduced considerably when tires are not properly inflated. Routinely check your tire pressure, especially if you drive a lot, and keep tires inflated at the pressure recommended in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. * Be mindful when filling up your tank. Many people do not pay much attention to their surroundings when pulling into the filling station. But when you fill up can impact your car’s life expectancy. Perhaps the worst time to fill your tank is when the fuel tanker is in the gas station refilling the underground tanks. That’s because the process of filling the underground tanks can stir up sediment that had settled at the bottom of those tanks. If that sediment finds its way into your vehicle’s gas tank, it can clog filters and fuel injectors and negatively affect the vehicle’s performance. So unless your car is running on empty, avoid refilling its gas tank when the tanker is still in the station. * Take care of your vehicle’s interior, too. Caring for a car is not just about being good to what’s under the hood. Caring for the car’s interior will not necessarily impact its performance, but a well-kept interior will improve how you look at your vehicle and how much you enjoy driving it. The longer you enjoy driving your vehicle, the longer you are likely to keep it. Preserve the vehicle’s door and window seals; clean the dashboard, including the gauges, vacuum the floor mats; and wipe down the vehicle’s interior, whether it’s cloth or leather.

Keeping up the appearance of the car’s interior will make the vehicle more enjoyable to drive and increase its value at resale.

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Winterizing vehicles an important step for drivers

As fall gradually gives way to winter, vehicle owners often sigh at the thought of driving in winter weather or spending weekday mornings clearing their vehicles of ice before heading to the office. But manning the wheel through another snowstorm or whittling away another night’s worth of ice from a car’s windshield are not the only rites of passage motorists must endure as cold weather returns.

Winterizing a vehicle can improve vehicle performance during a time of year that, in many locales, can be especially harsh on automobiles.

Low temperatures make for less than ideal conditions for engines to run, while potholes left behind by snow plows can damage a vehicle’s wheels and may even result in flat tires and a damaged suspension system. In addition, salt used to improve traction on roadways can cause rust. Short of moving to a locale with mild winters, there’s little drivers can do to protect their vehicles from harsh winter weather.

But winterizing a vehicle can prevent some of the more common issues

drivers may encounter when the temperatures dip below freezing. * Take time out for your tires. Winter weather can limit traction, putting the safety of drivers and their passengers in jeopardy. When possible, avoid driving in the snow, and steer clear of roads where ice and black ice are known to form.

While such measures can greatly reduce your risk of being in an accident, you likely can’t avoid driving entirely come the winter. Drivers who want improved traction from their tires throughout the winter can purchase winter tires for their vehicles. Such tires can more effectively handle roads that are covered in snow and ice than allseason tires. Another way to improve traction during the winter months is to constantly monitor tire pressure, which decreases more rapidly when the weather is cold. Properly inflated tires provide better traction and protect against damage that may occur when driving over potholes. * Consider a lowviscosity oil in the winter.

The owner’s manual of your vehicle may

recommend you use a lower viscosity motor oil to counter the dip in temperature that’s synonymous with winter.

When the temperatures outside fall, the oil inside your vehicle thickens, and a thicker oil won’t circulate through the engine as well. This can cause engine problems because the engine won’t be adequately lubricated.

A low-viscosity oil is naturally thinner, so it may improve lubrication throughout the winter. The vehicle owner’s manual should recommend oils based on climate. If not, talk to your mechanic about changing from the oil you use throughout the year to a low-viscosity alternative during the winter. * Inspect your vehicle before winter arrives. No one wants to be out on the road during the first snowstorm of the year only to discover certain components are not working properly. Belts and hoses, while durable,

can be put through strenuous conditions during the winter months, so a close inspection of belts and hoses should be conducted in late fall.

In addition, windshield wipers are especially important in winter, when snowfall can drastically impact visibility. You will want your wipers working at full capacity once the winter begins,

so replace older wipers (shelf life for standard wipers is typically one year) and use a de-icing

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by Fred Groves Big day for Leon at Leamington Raceway It was a great day on the racetrack for Maidstone horse owner-trainer William Leon as he came in second in three races Sunday in Leamington.

In the final of four race dates hosted by the Lakeshore Horseracing Association, Leon’s Up Front Prayer, Ramraider and Light Shine In all had big days.

Marc Adams and Robert Emmons own My Sisters A Witch that came in third in the opening race and Run Rolley Run, owned

by Michael Hamlin of Essex, was second in the

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exciting third race.

• Goalie Trevor Wheaton of Essex, who is tending the cage for Tony Piroski’s Leamington Flyers, was the Goalie of the Month for September in the GOJHL. Wheaton currently sits second amongst all Junior ‘B’ goalies with a 1.23 GAA, a 6-0 record and a .952 save percentage. His teammate Jacob McGee of South Woodslee was the Defenceman of the Month.

• Maidstone’s Skylar Janisse is off to a great start with the Central Michigan Chippewas as the junior pitcher had five strikeouts and gave up just

two hits over four innings to pick up the win in an inter-squad game.

• Essex’s Matt Puempel has one point in three games and 17 PIM for the Binghampton Senators of the America Hockey League.

• Kyle Tremblay who picked up a gold medal with the Tecumseh Thunder this past summer, posted a .167 batting average in 24 at bats with the St. Clair College men’s baseball team that finished the regular season at 14-2.

• Lucia McIwain continues to be a dominating force for the Essex Red Raiders senior

girls basketball team.

On Thursday she put up 14 points as the Raiders made it three straight with a 47-32 WECSSAA Tier 2 win over Leamington.

The juniors also won 4822.

• David Reaume is having an outstanding year on the football field for the junior Red Raiders who are now 2-1-1. He had four touchdowns in a big 43-14 win over Belle River last week as he rushed for three and recovered a fumble for another major.

• The Essex Minor Hockey Association is hosting a six-week Goalie Development Clinic beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday. The sessions are for netminders in tyke to peewee divisions.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca

Essex Ravens Bantam Minor submitted to EFP On Friday, Oct.11th, the Essex Ravens traveled out to Amherstburg to take on the Stars. We seemed to come out a little slow out of the gate. Goal tending was key tonight as Austin Szarek made many awesome saves and with a little luck on our side at times first period ended with no score. In the second period, Essex was being outshot by their opponents, but during a power play, Daine Grona set Adam Bisson up with a nice pass that he flicked

over the goalie’s shoulder at 9:26. The boys were able to hold off a very busy attacking Amherst team and pull out the win 1-0. Great job in net Austin.

Back in action on Saturday night at home, Essex welcomed Riverside Rangers to town. Brandon Morrison our A/P goalie was between the pipes and did a pretty good job for his first time. Right away the boys answered the call to step up their play, with a rebound goal by Zach Dulong. Assisting on the

play was Jordan Pope.

First period ended with the boys up by one. About four minutes into the second period, Daine G fed our defenseman Jack Hicks who ripped one past the goalie. Jack had an awesome jumping celly.

Riverside came back, to within one goal, shortly after. Our defenseman/ forward Matt Brown worked on every shift and was rewarded with a nice dangle shot in the top corner unassisted. The boys converted on another power play opportunity

with a beauty of a goal from the point by Brandon Shaw. Assisting on the play was Jordan P. The second period ended with Essex up by three goals.

Riverside got one more past us in the third period, but Essex showed their grit for the victory 4-2.

Thanks Hunter Lapain who also was our A/P in this game. Great weekend boys. Two more wins!!

Please be on the look out for our boys this weekend collecting for our bottle drive. We will be out early Saturday morning. Thanks!!

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windshield washer fluid to maximize visibility.

Another component that must be inspected is your car’s battery. Many drivers have experienced a dead battery, which, in warm weather, is more of a nuisance than a health concern. In cold weather, a dead battery can threaten your health if you find yourself stranded in cold weather. Especially low temperatures can compromise a battery’s power by as much as 50 percent, so have your battery inspected in late fall and replace it if need be. * Don’t be caught off guard. Part of winterizing a vehicle is being prepared if the vehicle breaks down.

Make sure you have extra washer fluid in your vehicle’s trunk, and don’t forget to include an ice scraper, snow brush or even a snow shovel in the trunk as well. A snow shovel may be necessary if you need to dig your car out if it’s been buried somewhere other than your driveway.

Other items to carry in your trunk include a blanket, a change of clothes, an extra hat, an extra pair of gloves, some nonperishable food, and a few bottles of water.

Winter can be especially harsh on automobiles. But drivers can take several preventive steps to ensure their vehicle is safe and sound on the roads this winter.

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