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Thursday, October 19, 2017

Issue No. 41

Fire Prevention Week created excitement in Essex

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by Sy Sylene Argent W With sounding horns and flashing lights, fire trucks tend to attract a lot of attention ffrom area youths, espec especially those who aspire to follow in the big bootboot-steps of those

currently serving on Essex Fire & Rescue.

The three local fire stations overflowed with foot traffic

last Wednesday evening for the annual Fire Prevention Week open house events. Area youths were temporarily able to live their dream of one day becoming a professional firefighter as they were offered fire truck rides around the block, an opportunity to inspect Essex’s newly obtained fire engine, and greet local firefighters to ask them all about fire prevention and safety.

Firefighters, including Jason Pillon, Assistant Deputy ChiefPrevention/Public Education, were busy connecting with schools leading up to Fire Prevention Week to ensure families had an opportunity to enjoy the event and learn about fire prevention and safety.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme was, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” Pillon noted Fire Prevention Week began in 1992. It is hosted around October 8 every year in remembrance of the 1871

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Pictured left: Leland was excited to take part in Essex Fire & Rescue’s Fire Prevention Week open Jackson prepares to board a fire truck to enjoy a ride around the block as house last Wednesday part of Essex Fire & Rescue’s Fire Prevention Week open house last Wednesday evening. evening.

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Candidates’ debate held ahead of Ward 3 by-election The Ward 3 by-election “Meet the Candidates” event gets underway at the Harrow Arena.

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by Adam Gault Candidates vying for the position of Ward 3 Councillor for the Town of Essex gathered at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre last Wednesday to meet the public and answer questions presented to them in a friendly debatestyle format leading up to the upcoming byelection.

The four candidates, Ron Rogers, Rodney Hammond, Richard Kokovai, and Mike Jenner, answered prepared questions

relating to various topics and issues within Ward 3 and the Town of Essex as a whole. Each were given a chance to explain their respective platforms to their potential future constituents.

Topics included their vision for the future of Essex, the potential purchase of Harrow District High School, the issue of regional public transit, and perceived low public engagement at various municipal events.

“We need to promote tourism based on our location,” Rogers

Voice Of Inspiration “Greatness is what happens when you aren’t afraid to relentlessly push yourself to tear down all your walls of limitations.” ~ Edmond Mbiaka

explained of his vision for the future of Essex. He said the town’s location should make it a prime destination for tourists from across Ontario and the American Midwest.

Making the most of our waterfront and maintaining the Town’s infrastructure would be strong components of his mandate if elected.

“I think it would be a travesty if we didn’t purchase the school,” Kokovai said of his platform regarding the issue of Harrow District Hight School. He added that the structure provides a rare opportunity for the municipality to encourage various private and public partnerships within its walls, such as converting part of the structure into an indoor pool facility.

“We should keep the dialogue open with all our communities,” Hammond said, regarding a regional transportation system for Essex County. Although he feels the region is not at the point yet where a

regional transportation system would be necessary, he feels it’s an important topic to keep open, considering the recent Detroit-Windsor Amazon business proposition.

“I still see a north/ south divide in this Town and would like to eliminate that,” Jenner explained on the topic of low public engagement.

He feels some of the municipality’s current policies are driving that perceived wedge between the north and south and would like to see, “One common harmonized rate” in taxes across urban and rural areas of the Town.

Election day for the Ward 3 by-election is on Monday, October 23, and is open to all eligible Ward 3 residents.

For full by-election details and candidate contact information, visit http://www.essex. ca/en/townhall/byelection-2017.asp

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Influences on spelling I have been wondering how much our instant correcting mechanisms impact our ability to spell on our own lately.

Around a year ago, I traded in my smart phone for a flip phone (I know, you can chuckle if you wish).

I never used WI-FI or data options, so why pay the extra, right?

I thought to myself, ‘no big deal.’

All I use my phone for is to call and text people. Why do I needed the extras I never use?

So, I made, what many would see as, a de-evolutionary technical transition, and I was ok with that.

What I wasn’t expecting, or had forgotten about since the last time I had a flip phone was a gazillion years ago, was just how difficult texting would be. It’s like using Morse code. I have to hit a button often several times to get the letter I want, and often I miss it and have to start over. And, I’m ok with that, even if it does take me a bit longer to send a message.

But, what I have discovered over the past year is that I can sometimes lose my confidence in my spelling.

Even when I know I am right,

because I don’t have that provision that underlines typos. I find myself double checking words on a different device just to be sure I am correct before I hit the ‘send’ button.

If anything, that little challenge has likely made me a bit of a better speller because I haven’t been able rely on the convenient grammatical or spelling checker.

But, what I curiously began to wonder is how our brains register how to spell.

When we are little, I imagine most individuals learned to read and spell like I did, through study cards.

We familiarized ourselves with sounds and sequences of letters, and of course did our best to remember all those dreaded exceptions.

I wonder how much of the spelling we memorize is not simply based on the letter sequence of a word, but also on how it flows from our pens and pencil, that sequence of curves, while we learned how to print and write cursively.

Perhaps typing our words instead of writing them can get us a bit off track when we switch formats.

I wondered how much influence

my keyboard layout had over the role my brain has had in remembering those words I was trying to put fourth.

The keyboard on my flip phone is entirely different than that of my computer. When texting, sometimes, I felt like I was in a foreign territory because it was almost as if my brain wanted to spell based on the sequence I learned to spell a word via my computer keyboard. It was like the recollection of spelling for that word is spelled not by letters but rather a special pattern of button pushing.

I’m not sure how much longer the flip phone will be my trusty device sidekick. It seems to work ok for me for now, even though others feel it keeps me cut off from the world and may complain to have to wait an extra few seconds for a response from me. Somehow, I feel it freeing to have that little extra space sometimes.

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Not So Long Ago… I knew this fellow who stepped up to the plate once along with over a million others from his Canadian generation. Only the fast balls being pitched were filled with gunpowder and cordite, not cork. This individual was 24-years old and married with two children. He didn’t have to play ball that day. He could have just gone to work and come home to his family, and pick up the Windsor Daily Star to read about the war that was raging all over the world.

On that day in the summer of 1943, this young man came home all right, but what he told his wife was anything but routine. “I joined up today, honey. I am volunteering to go to war. I know it doesn’t seem to make sense, and it will be difficult, but I just feel that I have to do this. It feels so right even though the consequences will be so difficult.”

A complete metamorphous followed with a few weeks at the Windsor Armoury, Chatham, Camp Ipperwash, a long ocean voyage, Britain and more training. Then on July 23, 1944, a landing in Normandy and within days, combat. His major killed, many friends wounded and killed, and several close encounters with death himself, he is still alive. He met the enemy, saw what they had done,

and did what he was trained to do. A year earlier, he was living the good life. Now he’s living in hell, fighting for his life, worried if the 75 cents from his $1.50 a day pay is enough to keep his family well back home in Windsor; a million miles away.

Over the past three weeks he could have become a casualty many times over. Then on a night patrol everything around him explodes. He fires back, then bam; his rifle is a twisted pretzel and with a large piece of shrapnel embedded in his helmet, a deadly piece of steel strikes him and he falls flat, dying. The chaos and deafening din just a few moments ago is now strangely quiet. At some

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Local Media Support “Buy Local, Shop Local.” I hear that slogan used often, and everywhere. I personally try to live by it. However, I believe many people neglect to acknowledge an important business when it comes to adhering

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point, he is being picked up and, along with three others, sped off to the rear. The three chaps with him all die. He somehow survives. From a field hospital he is whisked back to England on a transport plane.

It’s now February 1946 and he is on a train entering the Windsor Station. He is still on crutches and weak; happy, yet strangely apprehensive. He hasn’t seen his family in three long years. Wait. Is that them? Yes. No. Yes! There they are; his wife and family. He can’t believe his eyes. Is it really them? Is he really home? Yes, yes he is. “Thank God it’s over and I’ve come home. I’m really at home in Canada with my family here in Windsor. I made it.” This moment is seared into his memory for life.

It’s a good thing it all turned out because I was born 10 months later. You see this fellow was my dad. Was he a hero? To me yes, but in the grand scheme, he was only one of the countless in the “Greatest Generation” that stepped up to the plate, sacrificed, and won the game for the home team. Thanks dad and mom and to all of you wonderful people from a time that most alive today can only read about. And a special thanks to all of you veterans today from all of us who will never, ever forget.

Thank you so very, very much.

to that motto; our local media.

Local media should be seen as local businesses, because they are. The local media aren’t independently wealthy corporations that employ outsiders. Local television, radio, and newspapers all employ people right here from Windsor-Essex County.

As an employee of a local media outlet, I am aware of all types of news sources throughout WindsorEssex County and I see and appreciate the hard work and dedication it takes to cover local events, sports, charitable donations, etc.; all while maintaining an ethical standard and working hard to stay in business.

With the rise of social media, some businesses and charitable organizations rely only on these tools to promote themselves. However, local media is expected to cover and promote the events, businesses, and/or grand openings at their expense.

Social media is a wonderful tool to promote your services and events, but social media isn’t taking time out of its day to come by to ask you some questions about what you do, take a few pictures, and promote it for you on the local radio/television stations, or community publications. Social media is not spending its time writing and editing articles to be published for the community. Social media isn’t giving back to your community.

What I am trying to say, is that I think people often forget local media outlets are businesses as well

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and require your support, just as your favourite local restaurant or local dress shop does.

Please keep it in mind when you’re planning events, large or small. Setting aside any advertising budget to support your local news will only benefit you and your community in the end.

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Fire Prevention Week created Essex Fire & Rescue awards excitement in Essex... Continued from Front Page colouring contest winners Chicago Fire.

While onsite, families were also able to enjoy a hotdog while touring the fire station.

Last Wednesday afternoon, before the open house festivities began, Essex Fire & Rescue welcomed MPP Taras Natyshak to Fire Station # 1 to show off the Town’s newly obtained fire engine, an 800-gallon pumper truck from Fort Garry Fire Trucks.

Fire Chief Rick Arnel said this new piece of equipment, which is

loaded with several safety features, will protect the community for years to come. He noted the typical life-span for a fire truck is around 20 years. This new piece of equipment cost $494,900.

The purchase, “Shows the willingness of the Mayor and Councillors that we have the right equipment,” Arnel said.

A committee comprised of fire and administrative personnel and officers organized the process that got this truck to Essex.

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Deputy Chief Rick Malott added that after putting out a Request for Proposal, they received seven submissions.

After looking over the possibilities, the committee settled on the truck from Fort Garry Fire Trucks, which also happened to be the lowest bidder.

He added that firefighters have been familiarizing themselves with the new truck since it arrived a few weeks back.

In addition to being able to hold 800 gallons of water, it also provides foam for firefighters to use if needed.

Natyshak said the newest piece of equipment was a wonderful addition to Essex’s fleet. He noted the importance of having safe, reliable equipment for firefighters.

“Nothing else can be done if firefighters do not get to the scene safely.”

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The Essex Centre BIA and Rotary Club of Essex wish to thank all who supported the Friday, October 13 Essex Centre Business Excellence Awards night.

Our sponsors included: Essex Centre BIA (platinum), Libro Credit Union (Gold), Brady’s Drug Store (Silver), and Collins Barrow (Corporate Table). In-kind sponsors included: Essex Foodland, Jeff ’s No Frills, Schinkel’s Meat Market, Oxley Estate Winery, Howard Huy, Little House of Cupcakes, Danny Mastronardi, and Gene Ingratta. Our Door Prize sponsors included: Mayor Ron McDermott, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, Bruce Jaques, Friends of Rotary, and Hagar Optometry. And, thanks to The Rotary Club of Essex, Essex United Church, our judges, emcee Richard Banwell, and special guest speaker Daryl Driedger of Cowlick Studios.

We would also like to thank those who took the time to nominate a business for an award, in addition to our award winners: • Best Interior Renovation: Essex Guardian Pharmacy • Best Exterior Renovation: A-1 Chinese Restaurant • Service Expansion of the Year: Story Book Early Learning Centre • Rotary’s Four Way Test: Brady’s Drug Store • Best Year-Round Window Display: Essex Flower Basket • Outstanding Beautification/Landscaping: Kennedy Funeral Home • Community “Service Above Self” for a Business Chain: Canadian Tire • Community “Service Above Self” for an Independent Business: A-1 Chinese Restaurant • Outstanding New Business: Sunsations Tanning and Resort Wear • Best Display at the “Fall in Love with Our Local Street Party”: Essex Party & Discount

photos submitted Local students were tasked to complete a colouring contest held in conjunction with the recent Fire Prevention Week and fire station open houses. Essex Fire & Rescue hosted the contest, and members of this local service team were pleased that Naples Pizza in Essex Centre, Harrow Centre, and McGregor donated free pizza certificate prizes for the winners.

Picture above are the contest winners, from top R-L: Ste Ursule School-Sarah Deshaies and Daelyn Brgan, Colchester North School-Brynn Bellmore, Harrow Public School-Colby Cookson, St. Anthony School-Kensley Keltike and Cole Penner, Holy Name School-Matthew Cunningham, and Essex Public School-Elliott Thorton and Ana Brujic.

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Heritage Committee to present ‘The Road to Confederation’ submitted to EFP The Essex Municipal Heritage Committee, in partnership with the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS), is pleased to present “The Road to Confederation,” a tonguein-cheek storytelling of local events leading up to Confederation in 1867.

Storyteller Seamus Gunn will weave an entertaining tale to include drunkards in the legislature, foreign invaders, a surprise romance, and local scandals in Essex County.

“The story of Confederation should never be told without talking about important events and developments that took place in Essex County after the American Revolution,” Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said, who is also the Chairperson of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee.

“These events are told masterfully by Seamus Gunn.”

“The Road to Confederation” is being offered as part of the Town’s celebration of

local heritage during this landmark year.

“We’re very excited to offer the community this opportunity to learn more about local history during Canada’s 150th anniversary year and Colchester’s 225th,” Meloche added.

The event takes place on Thursday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre.

Refreshments will be available, along with copies of “Colchester 225: A Brief History,” a booklet prepared by

the Town of Essex in preparation for the “Get Your Red and White ON” event held in July to celebrate Canada 150-Colchester 225.

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OCT. 25 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - At Essex Retirees’ Centre, at 7:30pm. Maria Pap of Flora Gardens, silent auction.

OCT. 27 - AN EVENING OF SPOOKTACULAR MUSIC at Essex United Church, at 7pm.

Come in costume! Contest & treats for all ages.

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OCT. 28 - THE SUN PARLOUR CHORUS present an evening of acappella music, 7:00 pm, at the Heritage Park Alliance Church. Call 519-948-0637 or 519-969-1663 for ticket info. www.sunparlourchorus.com.

OCT. 28 & 29  PUMPKINFEST  At Western Secondary from 10am-4pm. Over 100 crafters, free parking, family fun! INFO: www.westernsecondarypumpkinfest.com.

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Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, October 16

by Sylene Argent Concerns with Irwin Ave. traffic Residents Tamison Doey, MD, and Pat Maling approached Essex Council on Monday evening to discuss a concern they had with traffic on Irwin Avenue, particularity in the area

where the road intersects with Talbot Street.

In their opinion, the lack of sidewalks or shoulders and curbs, in addition to the perception of the street being too narrow, makes biking or walking dangerous.

They noted they surveyed their neighbours

and wanted to bring those results to the table for discussion. Of those surveyed the duo relayed to Council 90 percent were in favour of widening the street and adding shoulders, curbs, and sidewalks. 80 percent were in favour of reducing the speed

limit to 40 km/h. Only 30 percent were in favour of making it a one-way street.

Another concern was the perception that the recently added streetlights at Fairview Ave. and Talbot St. have resulted in a higher volume of traffic. Doey

claimed these drivers seemed to be the worst speeders as opposed to the residents there, and further said many of those drivers are not aware of the dangerous curve in the road.

Essex Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris

Nepszy said Irwin is in fair condition. Typically shoulders and curbs are not done together.

He said the issues goes down to the budget, and how dollars are spent on infrastructure is entirely up to Council. It is not on the radar for any improvements any time soon. The section from Arthur Avenue to Brien Avenue would be in a higher need as far as road conditions, storm sewer works, and water.

When reconstruction is done, the municipality often tries to do upgrade all those amenities at the same time for cost savings in the long-term.

Nepszy said data collection mechanisms could be set up to see if there is a speeding issue there. He recommended bringing the issue up at the 2018 budget deliberations.

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche suggested that if the road is being used as a thoroughfare, changing the speed limit, which the majority of residents seem to want, may help.

Enforcement makes the difference, he noted. The first meeting for the 2018 budget will occur on October 30.

Council received the report and will discuss this issue in correlation with the 2018 budget.

Fall constituency open houses In the spring, the Town hosted constituency open houses in each Ward to connect Councillors to residents.

After discussion and evaluation, Council agreed to hold only two fall meetings. Wards 1 & 2 and Wards 3 & 4 will merge respectively for the open houses.

Morrison appointed as senior manager Jeff Morrison was appointed as the Town’s Director of Business F i n a n c e / Tr e a s u r e r.

He joined the Town around five years ago as Manager of Finance &

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Essex United enjoys trivia night

by Adam Gault Friends and members of Essex United Church gathered at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) in Essex Centre on Thursday, October 12, to take part in a bit of friendly competition with a trivia night hosted by Mack Flash Entertainment.

A decision was made to host the event outside of Essex United’s doors as a

way to bring church events out to the community as a whole and appeal to a wider audience.

“Rather than having it in the church proper, we decided we’d take it out to the community, and maybe encourage a few more folks to join us in a night of fun,” Essex United Outreach Committee member Holly Boyle said.

With the

143rd anniversary of the Essex United Church this past weekend, members decided it was the right time to bring people together in an event that would celebrate that milestone with the greater community.

“We had discussed this a couple of years ago, and we just thought it would be the right time to do it,” Boyle said.

Teams of four took part

in the contest, answering questions relating to

historical events, popular culture, and random facts from all eras of history.

The event proceeds funded the evening of fun, while surplus dollars will be put towards the church itself.

Prizes to be won included several bottles of assorted spirits, teas, and a variety of household

Essex United Church hosts Festival of Flavours

by Sylene Argent To celebrate the spirit of thanksgiving, members of Essex United Church hosted the Festival of Flavours event last Friday night.

Members of the community were urged to set up a thanksgivingthemed displays in front of the church on the lawn. The displays were judged and the winners were announced during the special ceremony that

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Boyle added the night was all about bringing people in the community together and having a little bit of fun while doing it.

“We’ll see how this goes, and if people enjoy it, there’s a chance we’ll do it again.”

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“We wanted to make a point,” Pastor Jim Hatt of Essex United Church said. “We need to be thankful and make Essex hear that message. We are urging all to be thankful as well.” He added it is important to take a moment to recognize what the Creator has provided.

The event was coupled with ice cream, provided

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displays will remain up for the remainder of the week.

Hatt said the church is looking at hosting the Festival of Flavours again next year, which may be expanded.

The Festival of Flavours event on Friday evening, the Trivial Pursuit night hosted at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) on Thursday evening, and a Saturday

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Ten businesses awarded for Excellence

by Sylene Argent The Essex Centre BIA and Rotary Club of Essex joined forces to host a recognition program on Friday evening that highlighted many of the good things local businesses have done over the past year or so.

The 2017 Business Excellence Awards and dinner was hosted in the basement of Essex United Church. Even though it was held on Friday the 13th, there was nothing superstitious about the event. Area outstanding businesses were awarded for hard work and dedication, and that had nothing to do with luck.

The Rotary Club also used the event as a fundraiser to help implement Canada 150 benches throughout Essex Centre.

The Essex Centre BIA took the opportunity to explain, to those in attendance, how the BIA’s website could work for them. The Essex Centre

BIA was pleased to subsidize the costs of tickets by 50 percent to ensure the evening was affordable for all those who attended.

Members of both organizations were grateful to those who took the time to nominate a business for an award, the judges for going through the difficult task of selecting category winners, and to the many sponsors and donors who helped the event be a real success.

The 2017 Business Excellence Award winners were: Best Interior Renovation, Essex Guardian Pharmacy Best Exterior Renovation, A-1 Chinese Restaurant Service Expansion of the Year, Story Book Early Learning Centre Rotary’s Four Way Test, Brady’s Drug Store Best Year-Round Window Display,

Some representatives for winning local businesses pose with their “2017 Business Excellence Award.”

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Kingsville’s 48th Annual Migration Festival ~ October 19 - 22, 2017 ~ The 48th Annual Migration Festival takes place from Thursday, October 19 through Sunday, October 22 this year. The event tradition continues in its celebration of migration, heritage, conservation, and the legacy of Kingsville’s famous Jack Miner.

Kingsville’s most famous descendant, Jack Miner, whose conservation work with the Canada Goose and other waterfowl and winged creatures is internationally acclaimed.

The Opening Ceremonies take place on Thursday, October 19, 2017 with a wine and cheese celebration at Merl’s Coffeehouse and Eatery, 4 Main St W, Kingsville. The event begins at 6:00 pm where the Jack Miner Drivethru Art Gallery submissions at Merlis’ Coffeehouse and Eatery will be displayed.

The Migration Fest Parade is on Saturday, October 21 at 10:30am. The Parade starts at Main Street and Spruce and travels west on Main to Division and travels south on Division to Erie Street.

Featuring bands, floats, and entertainers.

Do not forget to visit all the main event locations throughout Kingsville to enjoy the various activities planned.

Lakeside Park is the setting for the children’s activities this year. Pony rides, miniature train rides, falconry shows, and much more is planned The Migration Market is a free event hosted at the Kingsville Arena. Admission is free but canned food donations will be accepted. Forty plus vendors will be set up to sell homemade baked goods, handmade jewelry, pottery, crafts, woodworking, and so much more. The wide variety of goods available for purchase make this a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping. The market is open Saturday &

Sunday 11am-4pm and food is available for purchase. Kingsville Arena is located at 1741 Jasperson Lane.

Tours of the home and grounds at the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary are available all weekend along.

The “Canada 150” Fine Photography Competition and Sale 2017 will be hosted at the Jack Minor Migratory Bird Sanctuary, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite submissions in the People’s Choice Award portion of the competition.

Migration Hall’s production of Cole Porter’s - Anything Goes has performances scheduled for 8:00 pm on October 20 and 21, as well as a Sunday, October 22, 2:00 pm performance. Information can be found at: www.migrationhall.com.

Tickets can be purchased by phone at 519733-5357.

On Sunday, October 22 the Kingsville Lions Club will host its 2nd Annual - Kingsducky Derby at Mill Creek, Lakeside Park. This Rubber Duck Race and Best Dressed Decoy Duck contest is scheduled for 2:00 pm. Ticket and prize information can be found at: www. facebook.com/KingsduckyDerby or visit the other activities link on the festival website.

Take the time to visit the Town of Kingsville to enjoy the hospitality of its restaurants, businesses, and wineries.

The Migration Festival Committee has been hard at work to make this year’s festival enjoyable for all. Updates and information on the festival can been found at: www.migrationfestival.ca Plan your itinerary to see all the wonderful activities this year’s Annual Migration Festival has to offer.

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OEYC received Pollinator Award

by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, representatives of the Town of Essex made an award presentation to the Harrow Public School-based Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC). The recognition was for the efforts of an OEYC program that helped the Essex Communities in Bloom Committee (CIB) win the Bees MatterPollinator Friendly Community Award at the 2017 National CIB Symposium and Awards.

The Ontario Early Years Centre has implemented a garden that not only produces fresh fruits and vegetables, but also allows the youth educated there an opportunity to help the honey bee population.

According to the Town, one of its summer students organized daycare visits. One of the lessons involved planting flowers with youth for their own outdoor garden.

Many seed packages were planted and

further sprouted flowers that attract pollinators. The OEYC is now rearing Monarch and Black Eastern Swallow-Tail butterflies in the classroom that will be released into the garden when they are ready.

This unique educational opportunity is allowing youths of this program to learn about gardening, as well about pollinators and their needs.

Monica Carruthers is the facilitator of the Harrowbased Ontario Early Years

Youth involved with the Harrow Public School-based Ontario Early Years Centre show off their garden that produced fresh fruits and vegetables and is also supportive of pollinator needs.

Centre. Her students proudly wore butterfly wings as they pointed out sprouting veggies and caterpillars in the garden during the award presentation.

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Business Services. Since starting with the Town, he has completed several courses, including the Certificate in Human Resources for CPAs through the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and the Human Resources Professionals Association.

Essex’s vacant industrial property Council received Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveira’s report, “Vacant Industrial Property in the Town of Essex,” for informational purposes.

In the report, it notes Council had requested an inventory of vacant industrial land for informational purposes.

It highlights that to attract industrial business to Essex, 100% of development charges for industrial-related projects are waived.

In Essex Centre, the report highlights, the Official Plan has

been amended to redesignate over 100 acres of previously zoned highway commercial lands to industrial.

Notices of this ongoing project will be provided.

Council must hold at least one public meeting.

Firefighting hiring process restructured Council approved the restructuring of Essex Fire & Rescue’s Auxiliary Hiring Program, approved the hiring of the last auxiliary firefighter located at Essex Station 3 in Harrow as permanent personnel, and further approved a new hiring program using Candidate Testing Services.

The recommended revised recruitment and selection process, the report continues, will request applicants provide a resume and their current certificate of the Ontario Fire Administration and Candidate Testing Service Stages 1 and 2 to quicken the process.

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Further training would then continue.

Proposed Bus service to Windsor

by Adam Gault Windsor resident Ernie Lamont put forward a public presentation, proposing the Town of Essex (along with Kingsville and Leamington) purchase six buses (two per municipality) to provide a bus service to the Devonshire Mall in Windsor.

In his presentation to Council, Lamont suggested he be able to sell the advertising for the buses, offering Essex 75% of the advertising revenue.

According to Lamont’s presentation, this would amount to $225,000 per year for the Town of Essex and with this sum, the buses would be paid for in a matter of several years.

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche commented

that wasn’t something he was ready to commit to, and would prefer a full Council debate on something that large.

Lamont also proposed the construction of a casino with an attached private hospital adjacent to Highway 3 in Essex.

The motion carried to receive the presentation.

Vacancy Rebate Program Elimination Council quickly passed to support the elimination of the Vacancy Rebate Elimination Program in Essex County.

Introduced to Essex

County in 2001 and enacted in 2002, the Vacant Unit Property Tax Rebate Program was introduced to provide property tax relief to owners of vacant commercial and industrial buildings.

As the program currently stands, property owners may apply to their respective municipalities for the tax rebate for periods of property vacancy. This can include commercial buildings without business tenants, or industrial buildings that are currently inactive.

This allows for a property tax rebate between 30-35% depending on the building’s designation.

With this motion, Council requests that Essex County Council seeks approval from the Minister of Finance to enact a regulation for the County to eliminate this program for the 2018 taxation year.

The motion carried.

Location of set of “banner poles” in Harrow Centre Council received a report entitled, “Banner Poles: Harrow Centre,” submitted by Chris Nepszy, Director of Infrastructure and Development, regarding a potential location for a set of banner poles for

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Final Installment of Property Taxes If you own property in the Town of Essex you should have received your final tax bill for 2017 in early July.

The first installment was due on July 31, 2017 and the final instalment is due October 31, 2017.

Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties.

Penalties are assessed on the first day of every month at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address.

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Four options in total were presented to Council that can be installed in keeping with the Electrical Safety Authority Guidelines.

These included: King/ Rosborough, King/ Erie, Queen at the Philip Feriss Drain, and Queen/ Munger.

Councillor Sherry Bondy suggested option number 3, but wanted to hear input from absent Councillor Larry Snively, and the new incoming Ward 3 Councillor after Monday’s by-election.

Deputy Mayor Meloche suggested the Harrow Fair Board could be consulted for input on the banner’s location.

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implemented for the intersection, leading to the motion being withdrawn.

“The issue has been resolved by our Infrastructure Director,” Councillor Voakes explained.

A pedestrian “zebra” crossing, and stop and yield lines have been added to the intersection within a “level of treatment that’s in MTO guidelines,” Director of Infrastructure and Development, Chris Nepszy, explained.

The item was withdrawn and tabled for the November 6 Council session.

Notice of motion for a stop sign at Hanlan and Iller Streets A notice of motion from October 2 was brought forward for consideration at the request of Councillor Randy Voakes to erect a stop sign at the intersection of Hanlan and Iler in Essex Centre.

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BIRTHDAYS

Happy 90th Birthday BERNARD FUERTH (CHAP)

October 26, 1927 Bernard was born in Woodslee.

He has 7 children, 15 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 22, 2017 12 pm – 3 pm St. John’s Parish Hall No gifts – donations to Essex Food Bank or Community Support Centre appreciated.

50thAnniversary

Donna and Roy Deehan Married October 14, 1967 at St. Christopher’s Church in Windsor.

They have two children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

They celebrated their golden anniversary with family.

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BARNETT, Margaret (nee Alexander) Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington on October 15, 2017 at 95 years of age. Beloved wife of the late William Barnett with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Daughter of the late John and Myrtle Alexander. Loved mother of Richard (Elsie), Philip (Audrey) and John (Sheila). Treasured grandmother of Ian (Justine), Steven (Erica), Marla (Randy) and Kari (Jay). Step-grandmother of five. Great-grandmother of Celeste, Chloe, Callista, Tristan, Emerick, and Rowan. Step-great-grandmother of five. Predeceased by her brother and sisters, Earl Alexander (Christine), Ross Alexander (Edith), Grace McDowell (Orville), Dixie Shaw (Wilbur), Donald Alexander (Nellie), Ina Tofflemire (Blake) and Jean Bertram (Orville). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Margaret was a dedicated member of the Essex United Church for over 60 years. She was also a member of the Alfred Women’s Institute; volunteer with the Essex Train Station; member of the Rebekah Lodge in Essex. The visitation and life celebration service for Margaret was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex.

Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice, Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation, the Essex United Church or the Rotary Club of Essex. You may send your condolences or view Margaret’s Life Tribute video online at www.kennedyfh.com.

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THANK YOU

“Don’t say you don’t have enough time or enough money to change the world. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Gandhi, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci and Jesus Christ.”

Essex McDonalds, Kingsville Zehrs, Essex Pepsi, and Chris & John Sauve And to everyone who attended our event. ~ The Woodslee Thanksgiving Commitee _______________________________________________

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ry Anniversa KATHY (HUDAK) WINTER 8th Anniversary October 24, 2017

BILL & RUTH BROWN ~ OCTOBER 21, 1967 ~

It hasn’t always been an easy road but we have never been so happy and proud to celebrate 50 years. We thank you for being our parents and for always being there to help us at any time of need. We can always count on your love & support.

Love always Tracy, Lawrence, Adam & Dan, Mike, Chrissy, Koryann, &Toby.

Since you left, life has never been the same!

Love your mom Leah Hudak, children Riley, Katana, Jonah Winter, your sisters, brother and Gignac, Hudak and Winter families.

A mass will be held October 26, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

Holy Name Church, Essex

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DAHL, Alice (nee Mailloux) - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 13, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Beloved wife of Eugene for 58 years. Loving mother of the late Gerald (1961), Donald Dahl (Marie), David Dahl (Cathy), Daniel “Danny”Dahl (Christine), Dianne Bishop (the late Bill). Cherished grandmother of Jen (Brian), Brian, Samantha, Nicole, Jamie, Amanda (Ian), Alyssa (Abe), David Jr., Daniel, Elizabeth (Adam), Quinn-Lynn (Mark), Samantha (Ben), Jacob, Justin. Adored by 16 great-grandchildren. Alice, along with her husband Eugene were the proud owners of the Dahl House Restaurant for 27 years. She loved collecting dolls, Elvis, country music and painting ceramics.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation Society 3260 Dougall Ave. 519-969-5449. www.CremationSociety.ca.

LAMBIER, Arthur - October 9, 1936- October 8, 2017 - Arthur Lambier passed away in Leamington at Erie Shores Hospice Sunday, October 8th, 2017 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Gail Lambier for 62 years. Loving father to Debbie Ansems (Dan), Diane DeVeer (Steve) and Dwayne. Loved by his 5 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters.

Survived by his siblings Evelyn, Wayne, and Penny. Predeceased by his parents, John and Lillian Lambier and sister Vivian. Will be missed by lots of family and friends. A Memorial Service was held on October 14th 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Ruthven, ON. __________________________________________________

JACKSON, William “Bill“ - Passed away peacefully at 75 years of age, with his wife Carolyn (nee Butcher) by his side on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Erie Shores Healthcare. Bill is survived by his brother Jim and his brother -in-law Jim Butcher and wife Cheryl. Dearest uncle of Tracey Lee Butcher and Tricia Epplett and husband Tim. Adoring Great Uncle of Madelyn Butcher.

Bill will also be remembered the Maedel family.

Predeceased by his parents William Jackson and Ruth Jackson and his in-laws Laurence and Nettie Butcher. At the beginning of Bill’s career, he was clerk treasurer of Gosfield North Township and retired as an accountant with the Rodzik Corporation. He spent many years volunteering with Essex Minor Hockey as manager of many teams. In retirement, he enjoyed many rounds at Royal Estate Golf Course. Bill was also a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 201, Essex. Recently he has served his church as lay reader at Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam. He was treasured and will be forever missed. In following Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visiting will be held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519776-4233) on Friday 2-5 and 7-9 pm and on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Trinity Anglican Church, 253 County Road 34, Cottam, from 10am until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Bill’s life at 11 am. Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle officiating. If desired, memorial donations made to Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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Major Shirley Roberts.

Please note, that Messy Church meets again Thursday, October 25th from 5:45 to 7:30p.m. Our free community programs are worth checking out and there is something for every age.

Our next Movie Night is Sunday, October 29th at 6p.m. We will show “The Lamp “ and all are welcome to attend.

Ladies, we need your crafts and other donations for our Bazaar on November 18th, so please keep that date in mind.

Don’t forget to pick up your box for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox. They are due back next month.

Catechism.

GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30-8pm. This is a great club for girls and boys from grade 1-8 where we participate in bible studies, crafts, and games. All are welcome to attend.

Mark your calendars for our free movie night on Friday, November 27. We will feature Disney’s “Monsters Inc.” Doors open at 6pm.

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

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For the month of October our Mission Group will collect food and baby items for the Essex Food Bank at the back of the church.

St. Mary’s is looking for volunteers to help with Sunday School. If you are in high school and need community service hours, please contact the parish office.

All Souls Mass will take place on Sunday, November 5th at 9 a.m. to honour our loved ones who passed away this last year.

Our prayers and sympathies go out to the Pare family, on the passing of their mother, Theresa, and to the Quinlan family, on the passing of their sister, Helen.

Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

Pastor Jay spoke on living fully on purpose and how we can’t live on purpose without living for Christ.

Adventure Camp has started! Please remember to bring your Toonie offering.

Plan to Protect meeting, October 29th, following the service. Teachers, helpers, youth leaders, ushers, and Pastors need to attend.

Please place your forms for the Antioch Family Directory in mailbox #1 by October 29th.

Door Prizes are needed for our upcoming Women’s Conference. Please see Krista Armaly or Karen Chaulk.

Our next Baptismal Service is on November 5th.

Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays, 9 am-noon.

For more info, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed!

Essex Christian Reformed Church

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Anna Dobson had high score at Monday night Pepper, Mary Lou Chibi had the most peppers, and Betty Fields was low score.

Tuesday afternoon winners were Dorothy Fields with high score, Larry Lane with the most peppers, and Wally Laframboise was low score.

Mary Lou Chibi had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Tom Kelly had the most peppers, and Judy Kelly was low score.

Thursday night Bridge winners were Dianna Dennis and Floyd Cascadden.

Essex United Church For the month of October, our food donations are for the Essex Food Bank.

A Symposium featuring speakers from First Nations, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh traditions will take place at the Windsor Children’s Aid Society, on Sunday October 22, 2017 from 2-5pm. All are welcome.

There will be a wonderful service on October 22, to remember our baptism.

Rev. Margaret will assist.

The Inter-Faith Group of Windsor and Essex County presents: Identity ~ Personal and Social Dimensions.

Our Semi-Annual Yard Sale is on Friday, October 27 ~ 8am-4pm, (Lunch available on Friday only) (Bake Sale Friday only), Saturday, October 28 ~ 9am-12 noon.

Join us again this year on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7:30pm for an Evening of Spooktacular Music. Phantoms of the Windsor and Chatham Centre (RCCO)

Royal Canadian College of Organists present an evening of spine tingling poems, scary tales and phantastic music (piano and organ). Come in costume!

Costume Contest and Halloween treats for kids 8 - 80. Free-will offering.

Line Dancing at Essex United! It will start on November 1st and will be every Wednesday for 7 weeks. Nov. 1-Dec. 13.

Friends of Essex United Church are offering rides to persons using walkers, and any others who would like to attend services at any time. Please contact the church office at 519-776-5121.

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Join us every Sunday at 10:30a.m. for Family Worship, led by Major Sam Roberts. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

All are welcome to attend SA Connections every Tuesday from 101p.m. followed by Bible Study led by

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We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee.

We are continuing our Sunday evening bible study at 6pm called “Body and Soul: Reclaiming the Heidelberg

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On Monday, December 18, 2017 the Council of the Town of Essex will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on a proposed amendment to By-Law Number 1344, being a By-Law for the Imposition of Development Charges for The Corporation of the Town of Essex. The proposed amendment will provide a 100% discount for Development Charges on residential development in Ward 4, the former Town of Harrow, until August 25, 2019.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed amendment to the by-law.

The meeting is to be held: Monday, December 18, 2017 5:00 p.m.

County of Essex, Council Chambers 360 Fairview Ave. W Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6 In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed amending by-law and the background study that was conducted in 2014 will be available as of December 1, 2017 from the Town Clerk at (519) 776-7336 and online at the Town’s website (www.essex.ca) on our Publications, Plans and Reports webpage (under Development Charges).

Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting or in writing, addressed to the Town Clerk, prior to Monday, December 18, 2017.

Robert Auger, LL.B. Manager, Legislative Services and Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8

week: The office is open Monday, October 23rd and Wednesday, October 25th, and closed on October 27th.

The Communion Service at Country Village is on Tuesday, October 24 at 10:30am.

Our next Legacy of Heroes Event will take place on Sunday, October 29th at 1:30pm in the parish hall. This year will honour foster parents and give thanks for the difference they make in the lives of so many young people.

Our next Pasta Dinner is on Friday, November 3rd from 5-6:30pm in the parish hall. All are welcome!

Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service.

For more information about us, please visit our website at www. stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex.

You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.

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The month of October is dedicated to The Most Holy Rosary.

Teen Life (Grades 9-12) begins with a Mass at 7pm followed by LifeNight until 9:45pm. Join us Oct. 15 for Get Holy or Die Trying and on Oct. 29th for Cupcake Cup. The CWL Annual Turkey Dinner &

Bazaar is on Sunday, November 5, from Noon to 5 p.m. All are welcome!

COR 30 is scheduled for November 17-19. God Bless and have a great week.

Golden Years Golf Report On October 12, 36 avid golfers delivered a strong, 63 holes-in-one.

Marie Lasi, Art Sweet, and Bob Martin each dropped four over a span of nine holes. Marie Lasi held the top aces tallied on the day with five.

It was a great day for Julia Kos, who delivered three scores of 17 over 9 holes, a 34 over 18 and 72 over 36 holes. Bob Martin, with a score of 14, held the lead over the first nine holes. Julia Kos had the lead over 18 holes with her score of 34 and her 72 over 36 holes.

The first place in team play, with a score of 237 was Team 9 (Andy Orsini, Barb Murphy, Bill Mayville). Second place went to Team 8 (Murray Cascadden, Bob McWilliam, Betty McManus) and third to Team 5 (Linda Walsh, Mavis Rutter, Gerrit Vriesen).

The league meet again at 9:30 on October 19 at Colasanti’s.

Trinity Church We are asked to keep in our prayers Jim, Erin, Wendy, Sheila, Pat, Fran, Cecile and all known to you. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Barbara DeLisle, given

by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec and family.

Thank You to Ron Dunn, Executive Director of the Downtown Mission for coming to share the ways in which the

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Donation drop off 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday side door on Centre Street, in Essex.

Gently used clothing, household items and furniture.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to everyone who came out to support our market last weekend – vendors, customers, and helpers. We appreciate all of you!

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Before & After School Open P.D. Days, Christmas, March Break & All Summer Info. 519-776-5044 Open 6:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.

Our Commitment to our program is so strong we offer a money back guarantee.

Subsidy available. CAW Plan accepted.

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Continued from Page 19 programs at the Downtown Mission help the most vulnerable in our Community. This was a very powerful and eye-opening experience to all.

A reminder that we continue to collect items for the fidget blankets, if it can go through the washer and dryer, they can be put on the blankets! We have given out 350 blankets in the area and continue to look for area rest homes where they are needed. If you know of an individual or home that could use these, please contact the Church office at: 519-776-7711 or leave a message with Brenda at: 519-839-5184.

We are also collecting gently used clothing for all ages, new socks and underwear for the Clothing Cupboard. For Haiti empty, clean pill bottles with the labels removed or blackened out and for sleeping mats, clean milk bags which are made into sleeping mats for those less fortunate.

Remember to check us out on Facebook:Trinity-St. Paul Anglican Parish family, or our website www.stpaulstrinity.org, but most of all, plan on joining us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam! All are welcome!

for this event.

Join us for BINGO on October 27 in Simpkins Hall at 7pm. Donations of door prizes and baked goods are always appreciated.

Our Family Movie Day is on Saturday, October 28. Join us for an indoor movie presentation of “Hotel Transylvania.” Event begins at 3:30pm. Bringing a lawn chair and a Halloween costume is encouraged. Donations to the Food bank are welcomed.

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. Please visit our website: www. bethelmaidstone.com.

Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, the Euchre winners were Gloria Seguin, Bernice Price, LeRoy Davison, Dave McMurren, Audrey Stanley, and Howard Armstrong.

The Pepper winners on Wednesday were Audrey Stanley, Irene Gignac, Charles Chevalier, Theresa Rivait, Joanne Mailloux, and Joanne McMurren.

On Friday night, the Euchre winners were George Sutherland, Edna Chevalier, George Diesbourg, Kathy Smith, Pat LeBlanc, Cecile St. Denis, Joan Broeders, Adrian Diesbourg, and George Diesbourg.

For more information, call Irene at 519-975-2283.

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guest organist.

Thanks to everyone who brought in donations for our October Outreach Program, for the Essex Food Bank.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: To be filled for Samaritan’s Purse, available in the hall. Please return by November 5. If you have any questions contact Kelly at 519975-0115.

Our Bazaar and Bake Sale is on Saturday, November 4, from 9am-1:30pm. Luncheon from 11am-1pm. Crafts, baking, and more.

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

Essex County Library - Essex Branch MAKER MORNING @ THE LIBRARY - The “Maker Movement” focuses on process & exploration. Join the Maker Movement at the Library. Have fun while you learn how to become a creator! Friday, November 17 at 11am. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library.

IF YOU GIVE…A LAURA NUMEROFF PARTY! Join us in celebrating ALL of Laura Numeroff ’s “If You Give...” books. Fun games, activities and stories all about Mouse, Moose & friends! Saturday, November 25 at 10:30 am. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library.

Essex Community Services IT’S CHILI TIME!! Essex Community Services is holding its 9th Annual Chili Cook-off!

Come and join us for supper on Thursday, October 26, from 4pm-7pm at the Essex Arena Community Room. All-you-can-eat chili will be served, along with a bread and dessert table. Come on out to support our agency’s programs and services! Call for information on how to enter a chili or for more information: 519-776-4231.

Join us at 10 am on Sunday, October 22. Our Elder on Duty is Jean Moore. Our Door greeter is Diane Battersby and Church lock-up will be taken care of by Bill Manning.

Music is an important part of our worship. Consider joining the choir.

Our Roast Beef Dinner is on Wednesday, October 25, 4-6:30pm. Tickets available at the door. Volunteer sheets will be posted in Simpkins Hall and all help is appreciated

Come and join us as we celebrate our 80plus Club and Sunday School at 11:15 am.

The 80plus Club is special members of our church who are 80+ in years. Each year we honour them on a special day. Rev. Ann will lead this special service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Shannon Olson. Jean Matalik and Madeline Pehleman will greet you at the door. This lunch after the service will be Pot Luck, so bring in your favourite dish to share. We are asking all members of the 80plus Club to arrive early, so we can take pictures on this special day.

Thank you to Elaine Butler who led the service last Sunday, and Ron Dossenbach our

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Uncle Frank finally rides in a rumble seat

Frank, Harold, and I, ready for the ride of our life!

On July 6, 2017, the Gravenhurst Banner published the story of a 1931 Model A Ford coupe purchased for $15 in 1954 by Frank Cook, a local resident.

He got it running and drove it for the next two years. It tipped over once on a sharp curve with two people inside and two more in the rumble seat. They climbed out, put the car back on all four wheels, and drove away. Frank never rode in the rumble seat because he was always doing the driving.

On September 15, on a family visit to Leamington, Frank finally got the chance to ride in a rumble seat.

Local resident Harold Enns owns a beautifully restored 1930 Model A Ford coupe.

He graciously volunteered to drive Frank and me around town. The weather was perfect.

Harold acted as chauffeur in the front seat while Frank and I squeezed into the rumble seat. With a blast on the ah-OO-gah horn, we were on our way.

Frank and I felt like royalty as we rode around town in regal splendour and gave the royal wave to everyone we knew. We even waved at people we didn’t know – and some of them waved back.

We were surrounded by cars over 80 years younger than the one we were riding in. What a thrill while going through traffic to reflect upon the fun enjoyed by our grandparents as they rode around in rumble seats.

When we got back home and had to get out, I discovered that, for me, getting in was easier.

You need perfect balance with your left foot on top of the right rear fender while you aim your right foot at the step beside the rear bumper. When your right foot starts to move, the acceleration keeps you moving until both feet are planted once again on Mother Earth.

Uncle Frank, although five years my senior, climbed out and reached the ground as if he had been doing this his whole life.

As motorists years ago began demanding more protection from the weather, the 1939 Ford and Plymouth and Canadian Dodge were the last North American cars to offer a rumble seat. Gone but not forgotten.

I’m always looking for more stories.

Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.

• Harrow native Lionel Sanders, crossed the finish line in second place at the Ironman World Championship Triathlon held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on Saturday, October 14. 29-yearold Sanders completed the event in eight hours, four minutes, and seven seconds, behind the winner Patrick Lange, of Germany, with a time of 8:01:40.

• On October 10, the Essex Red Raider junior girls basketball team fell to General Amherst 2740 while the senior girls’ won over Amherst by the same score of 43-27.

The junior girls’ took on Sandwich on October 12 resulting in a 25-30 loss to the Sabres. The senior girls handed Sandwich a 38-20 loss.

• On October 10, the Red Raider junior boys’ volleyball team went down to Sandwich 1-2, while the senior boys were victorious 2-1 over the Sabres. Both teams travelled to Leamington on October 12 each bringing home a 2 set - 1 victory over the Lions.

• On October 11, EDHS junior boy’s football team visited and

faced St. Joseph’s for a 20-20 final.

• The senior Red Raider boys’ football team took the field against Villanova on Friday, October 13. The Wildcats were victorious with a final score of 21-2. Red Raider Colby Macrow had three extra points and two touchdown receptions Max Henricks, while Cody Webster had one touchdown run.

• On Tuesday, October 10, the Essex 73’s took down the visiting Wallaceburg Lakers by a score of 6-0. On Friday, October 13 Essex fell 4-2 over Lakeshore.

• Two Essex Minor Hockey Association travel teams took part in tournaments over the October 13-15 weekend.

The Peewee Major team headed to Caledonia, for the Caledonia Thunder Challenge Cup. The Novice Majors were in Parry Sound to represent Essex in the Bobby Orr

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• The Peewee Major team went undefeated over the tournament, taking the championship final game 3-2 over the Welland Tigers.

• The Novice Major went undefeated over the tournament, took a 2-0 win over the Newcastle Stars in the semi final, and faced the Ingersol Express in the final game.

The Raven took the championship title with a 5-2 win.

If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@ on.aibn.com.

The Essex Municipal Heritage Committee in partnership with the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) presents:

The Road to Confederation Thursday, October 26 at 6:30PM Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre 243 McAffee Street, Harrow Storyteller Seamus Gunn will share a tongue-in-cheek look at the events leading up to Confederation in 1867. Drunkards in the Legislature, foreign invaders, a surprise romance and local scandals in Essex County were all a part of the process that brought us together as a nation. as This is definitely not a lecture, but rather an ‘I W Was There’ type of story, told in Seamus Gunn’s own n q way. y unique

Everyone Welcome!

Refreshments and Copies of Colchester 225: A Brief History will be available.

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pregnancy and infant loss

Photo by Laurie Beaten. Essex players celebrate Adam Gaiarin’s goal in their 4-2 loss Friday.

by Garrett Fodor One month into the long PJHL season, the Essex 73’s teammates are finding themselves third in the standings.

Having played ten games so far, the 73’s have a 6-3-0-1 record.

Essex is without five of its regular skaters, which some say is a factor.

On Tuesday night, the 73’s hosted the last place Wallaceburg Lakers. It was their first matchup of the season and, for both teams, the early portion of the game was a feeling out process.

Despite Essex controlling the puck for much of the opening period, the Wallaceburg defence and goalie, Patrick Timpary, held Essex to just one goal. 16-year old rookie Wyatt O’Neil opened the scoring for Essex.

In the middle frame, however, Essex started to finally tire-out the Lakers with their cycle. The 73’s players used their speed to

their advantage, scoring two goals in a minute.

This included Anthony Cristofaro going end-toend and capping it off by victimizing Timpary’s water bottle. From there, Matthew McCloud was the recipient of a bounceoff-the-boards to give Essex a 3-0 lead. Closing out the frame, Justin Bondy netted his fifth goal of the season. Essex was up 4-0 heading into the final 20 minutes.

In period three, Essex, once again, controlled much of the play. Holding Wallaceburg to just five shots, goalie Jax Dhondt was hardly tested. The 73’s had the lead increased to six with a pair of tallies from Michael Vieira, who capitalized on two breakaways, including one shorthanded. As Essex prevailed 6-0, shots were 39-22 in favour of Essex.

Closing out its week, Essex traveled to Lakeshore, looking

to avenge the 5-3 loss experienced from the previous meeting on September 24. Playing a scoreless opening 20 minutes, the offensive play was finally rewarded in the middle frame.

Ameen Fadel opened the scoring eight-minutes in for the home team, beating Tyler Ryan. The Canadiens’ lead was short lived as Adam Gaiarin converted a slapshot with the man-advantage fourminutes later. To close out the period, Kylier Carter beat Ryan high with twominutes remaining. But thanks to Bondy netting his sixth goal of the season on a penalty shot, the game was tied going into the final frame.

The third period would not play out in Essex’s favour as the local players got into penalty trouble. Lakeshore made them pay the price, scoring with the manadvantage three minutes into period three and then added an insurance marker, courtesy of Dylan Bradley, with nine minutes remaining in the period.

Essex fell 4-2 to the first place Lakeshore Canadiens. Shots were 29-27 in favour of Lakeshore.

Organizer Patti Harrison leads the first annual Essex Baby Steps Walk to Remember on Saturday morning.

by Adam Gault The first annual Essex Baby Steps Walk to Remember was held on Saturday, October 14 to bring awareness to the often unspoken issue of pregnancy and infant loss.

Organized in part by the Knights of Columbus Holy Name Council 3305, the walk took dozens of marchers on a 5km route through Essex Centre, beginning and ending at the Essex Centre Sports Complex.

The event was held to raise awareness to the various issues that are the direct result of the death of a child, whether it takes place before or after birth. And, to bring compassion and understanding to the significance of the life of each infant loss and to understand the emotional impact the loss has on all those affected.

Patti and B.J. Harrison were two of the event organizers involved in the walk.

They have had personal experience in the issue of pregnancy loss. Patti explained that a lack of area support groups in dealing with this issue is what led to the creation of the awareness walk.

“Our committee was built up of a community of women who have had multiple miscarriages and we couldn’t find support for people that have lost a baby,” Patti explained. “So, we went to the Essex Knights of Columbus Holy Name 3305 Council and asked them if they would help us spearhead an event.”

Patti’s husband, B.J., who is a Grand Knight with the K. of. C, explained the event is the only one of its kind between Essex County and Toronto, which made it that much more important to the support system in Southwestern Ontario.

“We decided it’s time to bring awareness to our area,” B.J. said. “Many people who suffer a loss, they don’t talk about it and they keep it to themselves.

They suffer in silence. They think it’s taboo to talk about the death of a child, when it’s not. It’s healthy. We want to let people know there’s various support groups and counselling groups where you can go for help to heal.

Patti added that many people not familiar with the issue would be surprised to learn how many within their community have been directly affected by the loss of a pregnancy.

“Our slogan is ‘1 in 4.’ 1 in 4 women will suffer a miscarriage,” Patti explained. “In our committee alone, there’s 22 babies that have been lost.”

Patti also explained that the walk was a remembrance day for any child that had been taken too soon and would be a special way for parents to honour their memory.

For more information on the event and its related support groups, visit essexbabystepswalktoremember. com

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WSO delights area seniors with quartet performance

The WSO quartet performs for residents at Iler Lodge.

by Adam Gault The Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) quartet made a special visit to the Iler Lodge Retirement Residence on Thursday, October 12 as part of its Music for Health outreach program.

With this program,

the WSO hosts special, one-hour concerts at senior residences across Windsor-Essex, bringing a classic sound to those who would otherwise be unable to attend a main stage performance.

Now in its 70th anniversary year, the WSO has based the

program on the numerous studies that have shown the positive impact music can have on mental, emotional, and even physical health.

“We feel that bringing music to people brings health benefits, peace of mind,” Peter Wiebe said, an Associate Conductor

and cello player with the WSO quartet. “I was talking to one lady today in another residence we played at, and she was saying she’d been a longtime supporter of the orchestra and now she’s in a position where she can’t get out as much.

We like to maintain our relationship with people like that.”

The performances also feature a strong audience participation and engagement element. Residents are encouraged to participate in the performances using small percussion instruments, selecting works that the ensemble will perform from the provided set-list, as well as sharing memories and recollections evoked by the performance.

“One of the things we do as well is giving the residents a role in choosing the program.

We’ll hand out percussion

instruments and have them play along with some of the songs,” Wiebe said.

The WSO Music for Health’s set list featured a wide-selection of classical, traditional, and popular songs from all eras of the 20th century.

From Chopin to Elvis, and everything in between, the performance is guaranteed to evoke nostalgia and warm memories from all members of the audience.

“We’ve used some of our pieces of music

to invite imagination,” Wiebe explained. “One piece has a wistful quality to it, so think of a memory that’s been dear to you and let the music take you back to that place.”

The WSO’s Music for Health program is made possible in part with the support of Caesars Windsor, and the Caesars Windsor Cares Music & Movement for Health Program.

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month

submitted to EFP Community Living Essex County supports over 700 local individuals who have an intellectual disability so that they may live in a state of dignity and share in all elements of living in their community with an opportunity to participate effectively. One element of living in a community is contributing through gainful and meaningful employment.

Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of DEAM is to promote employment inclusion for people with disabilities and celebrate the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities. DEAM is gaining traction in Canada with a number of provinces and municipalities proclaiming October as Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and building accessible workplaces are a matter of fundamental importance to our society today and our economy tomorrow. It will expand businesses, grow the economy, diversify workplaces, and strengthen communities. We want all Ontarians to embrace accessibility and inclusion as an exciting business and community-building opportunity.

Community Living Essex County has joined The Ontario Disability Employment Network’s (ODEN) provincial campaign to endorse Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October to further promote the contributions and outcomes of hiring people with disabilities.

Career Compass, the modernized Employment Services at Community Living Essex County, is available to provide direction to job seekers who have an intellectual disability living in the County, and is a resource to local businesses looking to diversify their workforce by hiring inclusively.

To learn more about DEAM, be sure to like the Career Compass Facebook page (Facebook.com/ CLECareerCompass) and follow Career Compass on Twitter (@CLECareerCompass).

For more information about the services available to people with an intellectual disability and their families, contact Community Living Essex County at 519-7766483, or stop by the main office at 372 Talbot St. North, Essex.