Essex Free Press - October 20, 2016

Proudly serving the community of Essex and surrounding areas.

Vol. 136

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Issue No. 42

A LOOK INSIDE Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 _______________ Lions Club hosts annual health fair PAGE 6 _______________ Headless horseman rides at Spooktacular PAGE 7 _______________ Council, administration host Harrow Walk-About PAGE 9 _______________

Fire prevention messages spread at open house

More available at the 47th Annual Migration Festival PAGE 14 ________________ 73’s Drop two out of three games PAGE 23 _______________

Looking For A Good Home

“PENNY” See Page 5 for adoption info.

Mike Quinlan, Business Development Manager of Paul Davis Systems (pictured centre), along with Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel and Jason Pillon, Assistant Deputy Chief in charge of Fire Prevention & Education, proudly present last week’s Fire Prevention Week open house raffle winners their new bikes. Paul Davis Systems donated the bikes for the raffle. The bike winners were Chase Giofu, pictured with his sister on the left, and Susana Martens, pictured with her brothers Ricky and Jonny on the right.

by Sylene Argent Essex Fire & Rescue put some heat behind Fire Prevention week when it hosted its annual, and ever popular, open house event at all three local fire stations last Wednesday evening.

This is one event that is always a guarantee to help the local firefighters spread their fire prevention messages as it annually attracts hundreds of youth and their families.

Ensuring youth are aware of fire prevention tips messages

is an effective way firefighters can help keep area families safe.

Youth, after learning how they can prevent fires or how important it is to have a plan in place if an emergency situation was ever to occur, often take that information home to parents or guardians.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week open house theme was, “Don’t Wait, Check the Date.”

Jason Pillon, Assistant Deputy Chief in charge of Fire Prevention & Education, said a smoke alarm with a working battery is required

in sleeping areas and on every level of every home. It is also important families check to ensure batteries are in working order and that the smoke alarms are not expired. He said smoke alarms are required to be replaced every ten years.

Ensuring smoke alarms are in good working order, and located in the proper areas within a residential dwelling, could save lives if an emergency situation were to ever arise, he said.

The Fire Prevention Week open house in Essex Centre was

hugely successful as excited youth lined up around the corner to patiently wait for their chance to take a ride around the block in one of Essex Fire & Rescue’s fire trucks. The youth were able to enjoy a hotdog provided at the event while waiting in line.

In the spirit of the event, some youth who aspire to become firefighters when they grow up, proudly wore costume firefighter helmets and enjoyed greeting area fighters who wore all of their firefighting gear.

Giving youth a chance to greet fire personal in gear is a great way to show them what firefighters look like when carrying all of their equipment. That way, if a fire was ever to happen, they know

Continued on Page 6

2 I Ad Feature Essex Free Press

I Thursday, October 20, 2016

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

News I 3

Essex Free Press

Essex Council Notes for Monday, October 17

by Sylene Argent Councillors supports suicide prevention Essex Councillors Sherry Bondy and Randy Voakes presented the Canadian Mental Health Association with $500 each out of their Council Discretionary Fund.

CEO Claudia den Boer and Kim Willis, Director of Communications & Mental Health Promotion, gratefully accepted the donations.

The funds will go towards supporting suicide-related education programs.

At the Essex Council meeting held on September 6, Council had supported the correspondence the Canadian Mental Health Association sent, asking every municipality in Essex County to make a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Week from September 1016.

Councillor Larry Snively had said at that time this is a serious issue and that individuals should know where they could go if they need help. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche made the motion that the Town ask the Association to make a presentation to Council.

Councillor Voakes said he would contribute $500 to this Association through his Council Discretionary Fund. He asked fellow Councillors to match that.

Councillor Bondy said she

would as well.

During Monday evening’s meeting, Voakes said he would further donate $500 a year to the Association for the balance he is on Council, recognizing the importance of the organization and the work it does.

During the meeting, den Boer explained the vision and direction of the Association over the next several years. She said suicide accounts for 24 percent of deaths of those 15 to 24-years-old. She said there are around 4000 suicides in Canada every year, of which 1200 take place in Ontario She said the stigma around mental health can still be a real barrier.

Their mission, she said, is to educate the community on the mental health services it offers.

Council received the report.

Election of Deputy Mayor Council received the report, “Council and Ward Structure Review re: Election of Deputy Mayor, approved the Terms of Reference for the Town of Essex Council and Ward Structure Review re: Election of Deputy, retained Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. to conduct the Review, and accepted the Request to Waive Requirements for Proposals, Tenders and Quotations relating

to the appointment of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. An Interim Report with recommendations will be presented to Council in the second quarter 2017. A final report to be presented to Council upon completion of the Review.

The report notes Council currently elects the Deputy Mayor from amongst themselves as a result of the Amalgamation C o m m i t t e e ’ s recommendation to County Council at its July 21, 1997 meeting.

At the Special Council meeting held of February of this year, Council directed Administration to explore options available to current process of the election of the Deputy Mayor position.

Any revisions or changes to the current ward or electoral structure and boundaries is to be in place for the 2018 municipal election, the report continues. A bylaw approving the revised boundaries would have to be adopted prior to December 31, 2017, but the decision should be made early enough for proper notification.

The report noted the estimated cost for

DPM INSURANCE GROUP 29 Talbot Street North, Essex, Ontario

Phone: (519) 776-6457

Bethel Maidstone Roast

Beef

Celebrating

this review is $30,000$40,000.

Amending bylaw for Harrow residential development charges reduction Council received Corporate Services Report, “Proposed Amending Bylaw to Extend the Reduction in Ward 4 Development Charges for One Year.”

It will consider the draft amending bylaw to extend the reduction in Ward 4 Development Charges for one year at the December 19 regular Council meeting for consideration for a first, second, third and final reading.

The report notes In July 2014 a Development Charge Background Study was completed. The following month, Council adopted Bylaw Number 1344 for the Imposition of Development Charges on residential development.

The following year, Council adopted Bylaw Number 1425 that provide for a fifty percent reduction in residential Development Charges for Harrow. This bylaw came into effect on June 29, 2015 and will expire on December 28, 2016.

Takeouts Available!

For All Your Financial & Insurance Needs...

See Us Today!

(Buffet Style) October 26, 2016 4:00pm to 6:30pm.

Tickets at the door

IN BUSINESS

3 Generations 1966-2016

Dinner

Essex United Church

Annual

Fall Yard Sale October 21 & 22 Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm with bake sale and lunch.

Saturday yard sale continues from 8:00am – 12:00 noon.

Continue on Page 5

IT’S BETTER AT SCHINKELS’

OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8-6; Thursday & Friday 8-8; Saturday 8-6; Closed Sunday

68 Talbot St. N., Essex • 519-776-7541 • www.schinkels.com

SALE STARTS FRIDAY! Prices in effect from Friday, Oct. 21 to Thursday, Oct. 27 Fresh Local Pork from Weston Abattoir, Maidstone

Pork Steak & Pork Butt

%

50 Veal $699 OFF Reg. Now: Steakettes /LB. Breaded veal patty. Lightly seasoned. $ 49 $ 25

Roasts 4 Frozen Fries

Potato $ 99 Dollars

1

/LB.

Frozen • Made In Store

2

/LB.

Frozen • Oven Ready Almond Crusted

Sole

Makes a great Veal Parm!

/LB.

Made In Store • Microwaveable

$

11

Dutch Farmers

99 Casserole $ 49 /LB.

(Boerenkool) Made In Store • Deli Sliced

3 $ 99 9 /LB.

Football $ 49 Roast 3 /LB. Beef Hams /LB. • No Salt • No Gluten Football Ham Steaks $4 99 No Wonder It Tastes Homemade! • No Water • No Dairy • No MSG CLEARANCE While Supplies Last Only!

/LB.

4 I Opinion Essex Free Press

Editorial &Opinion Serving Essex and the surrounding communities since 1896.

Published Thursdays as an independent weekly newspaper, owned and operated by The Essex Voice Limited.

A London Publishing Corporation Publication OUR STAFF Sandy Kennedy / Andrew Beaudoin - Office Jessica Azar - Graphic Design / Social Media / Production Lana Warwick - Graphic Design Greg Belchuk - Advertising Sales Manager Sylene Argent - Editor/News Reporter Shelley Beaudoin - Graphic Design / Production

CIRCULATION The Essex Free Press is an audited publication with controlled circulation of 10,000.

DELIVERY Delivery concerns can be addressed by contacting our office during regular office hours at 519-776-4268

ARCHIVES The Essex Free Press has been digitized from 1895 to 1968 and is fully searchable at http://ink.ourontario.ca.

I Thursday, October 20, 2016

Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent •••

Saying goodbye to the old laptop My laptop died last week; and although it happened at the best possible time, in that it happened after last week’s newspaper had been competed, I couldn’t help but feel a bit of sorrow when she finally fizzled down to a black screen.

I knew she was on her way out, but that doesn’t make having to give up this piece of equipment that I have had with me constantly over the past four years any easier.

I worked or played on my old red-shelled laptop nearly every day, either writing articles or editorials, creating items for my own personal endevours, or in enjoying a movie, documentary, or show. Saved upon my old laptop, there were all of these items that outlined who I am as a person; my thoughts, ideals, aspirations, and believes through editorials I have written and pieces I had written for myself to express frustration for whatever reason.

There were also these extensions of myself in fictional pieces I had

created that challenge what it is I know or who it is I had thought I had become as an individual.

My laptop, in many ways, became somewhat of a security blanket. It became this device to which I felt familiar and, as funny as it may sound, comfortable with in sharing some of my deepest thoughts.

I wasn’t excited to have to buy a new computer, to replace the old machine, so I could continue working week by week and expressing myself through the best way I know how, through written word. In addition, there was the aspect that now, relatively unexpectedly, I had to come up with the funds to purchase a new machine.

Closing my laptop for the last time was like dropping a friend off at the bus stop, knowing you would never see them again. It was this weird moment, even though it was an inanimate object, to go home that night without it; my work bag much lighter in its absence.

At the very least, I had the opportunity to backup most of my work, so I didn’t lose everything that I had worked on upon my old machine, so working on my new laptop will be a continuation of my thoughts and processes and not a start over, for that I am happy.

I would have hated to have lost pictures and past work. Losing your laptop is not intentional, it’s not like it is a planned new beginning when you are wanting to cleanse yourself and start anew; it is more of a hiccup in the creative process.

I am looking forward to using the new machine, and I am hoping to be able to use its newness to recharge my creative juices and come up with some new ideas and concepts.

I believe they call that making lemonade when life serves lemons.

OPINION & COMMENT The opinions expressed on these pages are those of their original authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Essex Free Press, its Editor or Publisher.

LETTER POLICY The Essex Free Press welcomes letters to the editor on topics of interest to our readers. Letters should be typed or neatly handwritten and present the issues as clearly as possible in 300 words or less. We reserve the right to edit for length, grammar, and legal considerations. All letters must contain the name, address, and daytime phone number of the writer for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. If you have a legitimate concern and cannot sign your name to a letter, please contact the editor to discuss alternative means of handling the issue.

Letter to the Editor...

I fully endorse Evelyn Couch’s suggestion that the Town of Essex [Essex, McGregor, Harrow, and the former townships of Colchester North and South] should seriously consider the placement of historic plaques at various locations within the amalgamated municipality.

A town that loses its history loses its soul in my

opinion. I thank Evelyn for her thoughts on this activity, and wish we had thought of such an undertaking while I sat on Municipal Council there.

Robert W. Sinclair LaSalle, Ontario

ADVERTISING Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of an error, the portion of the ad occupied by the error, will not be charged for, but the balance will be paid at the usual rate. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to check an ad on first publication, and the publisher accepts no responsibility for errors in multiple insertions. The Essex Free Press reserves the right to reject or edit any advertisement likely to offend community standards.

Display Advertising Deadline: Friday at 4:00 pm

COPYRIGHT The entire contents of The Essex Free Press and its website, including but not limited to layout composition, artwork, news copy, editorial copy and photographs, are protected by copyright. No portion there of is to be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the specific permission of the publisher.

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Women in Windsor Did you read the newspaper headline that stated Windsor is the worst city in Canada for women?

I looked seriously at that. I have lived in other Canadian cities, but in those cases I was not involved in the situations that news source described. It emphasizes that there are very few women in politics here. From what I saw in my years as a reporter, political experience was not healthy.

We all know we lost our first female mayor to cancer. At least three women, plus Joan, who were on County Council, died during their term of office. I hope that doesn’t scare Tracey Ramsey, the local Member of Parliament.

However, I expect those deaths were a coincidence

and had nothing to do with living in the Windsor area.

I believe Verna Myers was the first woman member of County Council.

The Windsor Star article was a report of the gaps in men’s and women’s access to economic security, education, health, and leadership positions.

One paragraph stated that councils should have around one-third representation. Of course, if women do not run for office, the voters can’t elect that percentage.

The thought was expressed that when women are raising a family it is difficult to be involved in politics.

Of course, the article was not about conditions in Essex County, but it started me thinking about the situation here.

The Essex Free Press Office: 16 Centre St. Essex, Ontario Mail to: P.O. Box 115 Essex, Ontario N8M 2Y1

Phone: 519.776.4268 Fax: 519.776.4014 email: essexfreepress@on.aibn.com

www.sxfreepress.com

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

www.sxfreepress.com

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

News I 5

Essex Free Press

Essex Council Notes....

Essex Mayor Ron McDermott welcomes Ehva Hoffmann, the new Youth rep for Wards 1 and 2, during Monday evening’s Essex Council meeting.

This came up for discussion at the October 3 Essex Council meeting.

A staff report on the issue must be released sixty days prior to adoption and notice of the public meeting is required.

Councillor Bill Caixeiro said when Council passed the initial bylaw he did not support it because he said he would prefer to support something across the whole municipality.

New youth Council member attends first meeting Ehva Hoffmann, the new Youth Council rep for Wards 1 and 2, attended her first Council meeting on Monday evening.

She was appointed to the position on October 3.

This is a volunteer, non-voting position that gives Council a youth perspective on issues.

The 13-year old is a grade eight student at Ste. Ursula. She is the President of her school council. Hoffmann is also a Squirette in McGregor.

She said she is grateful for the opportunity. She is looking forward to working with Council and learning more about the community.

This is a volunteer, non-voting position that gives Council a youth perspective on issues. A Youth Council Rep for Ward 3/4 has still not been appointed.

New appointee to CIB Committee Council appointed Nicole Hall to the Essex Communities in Bloom Committee. She offered to be a member of the Committee.

Councillor Bill Caixeiro is the Council liaison on this Committee.

He noted Hall has been going to CIB meetings for quite some time. He is sure Hall will be able to help the Committee out in its endevours that go beyond adding flowers and others means of beautification throughout the municipality. The Essex CIB Committee also promotes civic pride and local heritage.

Caixeiro urges anyone, especially those able to do the “grunt work” of helping out with planting, to get involved.

Continued from Page 3

Procedural Policy, specifically the section regarding members of the gallery displaying placards and signs, which in not permitted during a meeting.

The frustration she said she has pertains to the lack of methods of communication residents have to get a hold of members of Council, particularly those on County Council.

How do residents get a hold of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to send messages to them; though she said she is sure they are getting lots of emails and phone calls over the library strike. One way to send a message, is hold signs at council meetings.

The signs, she said, are generally tasteful and they get a message across.

She believes residents should have a democratic way of getting their message through.

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he does answer his emails and phone calls. He gets messages of those who support either side of the library strike. He does his best to answer them in a timely manner.

He said there is no difference when someone in the audience is being disruptive in the gallery and having signs in the gallery as they are distracting from the business of the day. He would like to see the Town continue with its current procedure on the matter.

He said Council has done a lot to try and encourage further negotiations, such as sending letters to encourage that.

He doesn’t think having signs in the gallery would make something happen quicker. He also wondered who would determine which signs are and are

not appropriate.

Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said, in regards to answering or not answering emails and phone calls, a few weeks ago, he claimed he received 159 phone calls in a four-hour time frame from the same number. He said he found out CUPE had a robo message. He said he answered a few of the calls. He said on some of the phone calls he has received during the library strike he was spoken to in

a manner in which no one should talk to anyone.

Councillor Larry Snively said this policy has been in place for years. He doubts the policy would be changed.

Council Notes for Monday, October 17 will be continued in next week’s edition of the Essex Free Press.

TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE WWW.FORSYTHTRAVEL.COM

TRAVEL

LTD. ESSEX

519-776-6439

Established in 1948 • OT 0046911 76 TALBOT ST. N.

Nov 9 *Frankenmuth, MI, lunch included at Zehnders, shopping at Bronners Christmas store and downtown Frankenmuth $119.00 without lunch $89.00 Nov 9 *Birch Run Outlet Mall, Michigan, shopping, includes motorcoach transportation, outlet shopping & Meijer shopping $89.00 Nov 26-29 *Christmas Fest, Renfro Valley KY entertainment, visit Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN, includes Dollywood, sightseeing in the Smokies, and more $799.00 Jan 26-Feb 8/17 Naples, Florida located in the Southwest of the State, include 13 nights hotel, 13 breakfast and 9 dinners, sightseeing at Marco Island, Everglade city and more $3250.00 Mar 18-25/17 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 7 hotel, 5 at the Island Vista oceanfront resort, 2 lunches, 5 dinners 2 shows, Charleston Carriage ride, Plantation Tour, tour of Andy Griffith hometown in Mt Airy N.C. $1725.00 Prices based on Sharing twin, include all taxes in Canadian dollars. *indicates guaranteed departure

Pet Of The Week: Penny Penny has a delicate soul. She can be very shy when first meeting new people or when placed in a new situation. She is looking for a nice quiet home where she can be introduced to new things slowly. She is very sweet and just needs someone who understands her shy personality.

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.

Picket signs in the Council Chambers Councillor Sherry Bondy brought about discussion on the Town’s

390 Talbot St. N. Essex, Ontario, N8M 2W4

SALES & LEASING PHONE: 519-776-6447

458 TALBOT RD. N., ESSEX, ON www.kenknappford.com 5197765287 www.countrysidechrysler.com

224 Talbot St. N., Essex

519-776-4222 www.countychevroletessex.com

6 I Community Essex Free Press

I Thursday, October 20, 2016

Lions Club hosts annual health fair

Jacqui Tofflemire-Flood, the President of the local Lions Club, who is also a nurse and diabetes educator, checks David Irwin’s blood pressure during the Lions Community Health Fair.

by Sylene Argent Last Saturday, area residents had a chance to met and network with a variety of health-related

services available to them as the Essex & District Lions Club hosted its fifth annual local Community Health Fair inside the

hall at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club.

Jacqui TofflemireFlood is the President of the local Lions Club.

She said hosting the local health fair is a great way

Please Recycle this paper Jeff Willms*

MBA, CFP®, CLU, CH.F.C., CHS

Willms Financial Services Inc.* Greenwood Centre 3200 Deziel Drive, Suite 508 Windsor, ON N8W 5K8

Tel: 519-974-3200 ext. 2223 Fax: 519-974-3282 willms.financial@sunlife.com www.sunlife.ca/wfs.inc.

*Mutual funds offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.

for community members to greet and ask questions of representatives of local health-based organizations.

Several local organizations took part in the event, including the Lung Association that displayed two separate sets of lungs, one representing a smoker and the other a non-smoker.

Along with the Lung Association, other healthrelated services onsite include hearing help and kidney disease. Vendor tables were also onsite that offered the event visitors a chance to shop while they learned.

In addition to being the President of the Essex & District Lions Club, Tofflemire-Flood is also a nurse and diabetes educator. She hosted a booth to pass

on information about blood sugar testing and offered interested patrons’ blood pressure testing.

Tofflemire-Flood also took the opportunity to connect with visitors about becoming organ donors. She said part of being a Lions member is sharing information about organ donation and the Trillium Gift of Life Network.

The event also offered hourly presentations centred around healthy eating, better sleep, hearing protection, kidney disease, and trick and tips on how to help control diabetes. Those taking part in the presentations gained valuable information and were given the chance to ask questions of the healthcare professionals.

Zumba and Pilates demonstrations were also

held to add a fun element into the event and to promote physical activity.

The reason the local Lions Club hosts the Health Fair, TofflemireFlood said, is because, “I want people to prevent disease.”

The event also provided patrons an opportunity to catch up with changes in technology in some of the health-related industries.

The Lions members onsite collected gently used eyeglasses and hearing aids during the event so they could pass these items on to those in need.

To f f l e m i r e - F l o o d said the local Lions Club could always used a few new members, “Who are community-minded and want to do good for fellow mankind.”

Fire prevention open house...

Continued from Front Page

what firefighters look like in gear and that they are there to help.

During the open house, firefighters passed out reflective trick-or-treat Halloween bags to the attending youth, as well as fire prevention literature and activity sheets that further helped pass along the fire prevention message in an interactive way.

Pillon was pleased with the open house turn out. Essex Fire & Rescue was able partner with many different individuals and businesses to ensure the event was a success, including the Essex McDonalds that provided juice for all three stations. Paul Davis Systems provided the raffle bikes and fire safety colouring books, and the Essex, Harrow, and McGregor Naples provided a large pizza to colouring contest prize winners.

Members of Essex Fire & Rescue take their fire safety and prevention messages wherever they can and to whomever they can, from youth to seniors. He said firefighters can be easily reached at the station if anyone has any fire-related questions.

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

Community I 7

Essex Free Press

Headless horseman rides at Spooktacular One of the volunteers who was busy both nights was Eric Fanton, who, among his other tasks, was in charge of Merv, an eight-month-old, not always cooperative, pot bellied pig.

“I usually take care of him every day I come here,” Fanton said, who is studying horticulture at St. Clair College.

Mills said the Spooktacular event is the

biggest annual fundraiser WETRA hosts, and it was expected to exceed $20,000 this year.

For those who toured the barns on Friday and Saturday, they got a chance to pet therapeutic horses Bella the Pirate, Emma the Leprechaun, Court Jester Cody, and King Titan, who were all decked out in costumes for the occasion.

Best Friends Senior Day Program

by Fred Groves As a full moon hoovered high in the night sky, the headless horseman appeared out of the dark on his mighty steed.

There were a few screams as the headless horseman galloped through a mock cemetery displayed in

former RCMP Musical Ride horse, were just two of those who were in costume during the event, which delighted over 2,000 individuals who came out to the North Malden Road location.

“This is our 12th year, it gets bigger every year as we add more features,” WETRA Managing Director Becky Mills said.

Inside the main

a paddock at the local therapeutic riding facility on Friday and Saturday night as the WindsorEssex Therapeutic Riding Association hosted its annual Halloween Spooktacular fundraiser.

The horseman, WETRA volunteer Jennifer Beneteau, and trusty steed, Leo, the

$AVE 40

%

OFF

ALL HALLOWEEN SUPPLIES OCTOBER 20 - 31, 2016 • Toddlerʼs Costumes • Party Decorations • Face Masks • Face Paints • Witches Hats • Glow in the Dark Skeleton Gloves • Costume Accessories • Owls • Trick or Treat bags • Pumpkin Carving Kits • Window Clings • Florescent Hair Spray • Lawn Decorations • Spider Webbing • Spiders

& SO MUCH MORE...

(Beside TD Bank)

Store Hours:

Mon-Wed 9-6, Thurs-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-4

24 Talbot St. N., Essex

519-776-9416

building there were plenty of activities for children of all ages who wanted to get a little head start on this year’s Halloween festivities. New this year was Paul Reaume, the Pirate Magician, along with a talented balloon twister.

Pony rides, face painting, games, crafts, and a mystic fortuneteller were all part of the fun.

“Our volunteers are going constantly for two nights. Everybody in the community, along with our staff, come together this time of the year,” Mills said.

Offering a Montessori-based day program for seniors in Essex County.

Program designed to help maintain and enhance cognitive abilities, improve self- esteem among seniors with dementia.

Full and half day programs available.

Please contact: 78bestfriends@gmail.com

PUMPKINFEST

At Western Secondary School 5791 North Townline Road, Amherstburg

SAT. OCT. 29 & SUN. OCT. 30 • 10 AM - 4 PM A HUGE CRAFT SHOW FUNDRAISER! Proceeds support Western Secondary (student activities) Featuring - talented vendors displaying & selling hand-crafted goods. “Kiddie Room” – children’s activities, fun for the whole family. Full breakfast & lunch menu (Western’s Hospitality students). Colouring contest, music, raffles, trivia & MUCH MORE!

FREE PARKING & ADMISSION

(with donation of canned good for local food bank)

www.westernsecondarypumpkinfest.com

8 I Community Essex Free Press

I Thursday, October 20, 2016

Local filmmaker takes on internship with Comedy Central

by Sylene Argent Essex resident, and recent University of Windsor film program graduate, Jakob Skrzypa, caught some attention from the local community with the “Yo, Ron?” videos he produced for his family, friends, and fans to enjoy on Youtube.

But Skrzypa’s film career has evolved since his university days and that short Youtube series that featured Essex’s Mayor Ron McDermott lending his acting skills to portray a post-secondary student.

Currently, Skrzypa is living in Los Angeles

and working as a production intern on Comedy Central’s TV show, ‘Nathan for You,’ which is in its fourth season.

Skrzypa said he has been in LA working as an intern for the popular show for around four months. His internship

will last until the end of December.

“The opportunity to work on the show was huge, especially since I was a huge fan,” he said.

“It is a great opportunity to be able to work on a bigger-budget show.”

The internship with “Nathan for You,” Skrzypa said, has him going between sets to help with camera work and completing other duties as needed. He is also conducting research in the office.

Finding out about the internship, he said, “Was a big fluke,” as he came across about the internship through a unique way.

He had ten minutes to spare before having to depart for his work shift at Shoppers. To fill the time, he decided to surf the internet and found an

Libro Coach make when you have employees, children, parents and customers to consider?

Meet the Wehrles on Facebook Libro Owners Brett and Lucy It’s called the sandwich generation and the Wehrles of Kitchener are a perfect example of why mid-life can be so financially complex. With Lucy and Brett’s unique approach to real estate, this self-employed couple also have parents and four children at various stages of life to consider. Thankfully, they also have a Libro Coach; a caring, financial expert who guides their choices so all the pieces and plans lead to the same place - that being, prosperity for all the Wehrles.

What happens next? Follow the Wehrles and their Libro Coach on Facebook to learn how they find financial and business balance over the next several months. Or visit libro.ca for the whole coaching story.

saving • borrowing • investing • sharing

Essex resident Jakob Skrzypa is pictured at the Santa Monica Pier. He is currently completing an internship with Comedy Central’s show, “Nathan for You.”

old website with a contact email of someone who works on the show. He sent along his resume.

“The next day, they got back to me. They said they were interested,” he said. An interview was conducted, via Skype, with individuals involved with the show. “They said if I was willing to go to LA, they’d love to have me,” he said. It wasn’t long before he was searching out a place to live.

In July, Skrzypa headed to Los Angeles to get some incredible hands on experience with the Comedy Central Show.

“It’s been great. I can’t believe people get paid to work there. [The work environment is] creative, relaxing, and enjoyable.

They love what they are doing.”

Skrzypa is pleased with the experience he is gaining as an intern for the show and he will be able to add this extraordinary experience to his resume.

The experience, “Has been crazy, surreal,” he said. “I’m a big fan of the show and of the comedians who started it.” Those comedy favourites, and producers of the show, are Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim.

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

News I 9

Essex Free Press

Council, administration host Harrow Walk-About

by Sylene Argent On the evening of Tuesday, October 11, members of Essex Council, along with members of town staff, met at the Harrow Parkette to begin a WalkAbout tour of Harrow Centre.

The event was hosted to take note of improvements needed to enhance the physical environment of the area and highlight any potential areas of concern. The event also allowed Council and administration for the Town of Essex to see improvements made to the area over the past year.

The event also helped participants visualize and brainstorm opportunities for the future and will allow for the making of a “to-do” list for the continuation of needed improvements.

Councillor Sherry Bondy is the Harrow representative at the Municipality of Essex decision-making table.

She said that overall, the event went over well.

The Walk-About allowed Council members and staff an opportunity to look at issues in Harrow Centre that would need addressing.

One of those issues pointed out during the event, she said, included tall grass growing in municipal-owned areas.

Conversation on this topic during the event included looking at ensuring those areas are cut routinely in the future. She said discussion during the Walk-About included how the Town could do a better job at being proactive on issues like that one.

Conversation also centred around beautification.

Bondy said it was great to

Please Recycle this paper

have Councillor Steve Bjorkman on the WalkAbout as he is the former Chairperson of the Essex Centre BIA. He explained how that local organization refurbished benches in Essex Centre.

Bondy said she did not notice a few benches in Harrow Centre were worn

down, but soon realized that is because they are always being used. She was happy to learn how the Essex Centre BIA tackled this issue in the past.

She said the Town may also look into using grates around trees in Harrow Centre, instead of the

bricks that are currently used.

She pointed out that a few businesses in Harrow Centre have recently, or are currently, renovating their facades or expanding, which helps enhance the physical environment of the area.

During the Walk-About,

it was noticed that the streets were clean.

The Town will also look into who is responsible for the map of Harrow businesses, either the Town or the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce, located outside the Post Office. She said the

informational signage needs to be refreshed.

Nearing the end of September, members of Essex Council and Town staff conducted a WalkAbout in Essex Centre with the same purpose of creating a to-do list and highlighting areas of concern.

10 I News Essex Free Press

I Thursday, October 20, 2016

Town hall meeting highlights history of hydro in Ontario

Former NDP MPP, and Chairperson of the Advisory Committee for Hydro One Not For Sale, Rosario Marchese, displays a graph that highlights the cost of hydro over the past century in Ontario during the “Let’s Talk Hydro” town hall-style event local MPPs hosted on Tuesday, October 11.

Early Education & Child Care Enriched inclusive program For children 3 months to 6 years Info: 519-776-7772

OPEN HOUSE

Oct. 25, 2016 72 Brien Ave., East Essex, ON N8M 2N8 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Jr. & Sr. K. 3.8 yrs. to 6 yrs.

School age to 12 yrs.

Before & After School School Holidays, PD etc.

Info. 519-776-5044 Open 6:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

We Guarantee: • To provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment, that developmentally meets your child’s social, emotional, speech, intellectual, motor, creative and self-help needs.

• To promote early literacy through age appropriate experiences and to read to the children every day.

COME PLAY • To meet health, safety, fire and licensing requirements.

WITH US! • Check out our guarantees too numerous to mention.

by Sylene Argent With hearing constant concerns of soaring hydro rates from constituents, area NDP MPPs Taras Natyshak (Essex), Lisa Gretzky (Windsor West), and Percy Hatfield (Windsor-Tecumseh), got together to host a Hydro Town Hall event they entitled “Let’s Talk Hydro” at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone on the evening of Tuesday, October 11.

The event offered their constituents a chance to share concerns in a public forum about rising hydro rates and privatization as well as an opportunity to learn what may have contributed to rate increases.

Much discussion during the meeting put power back to the people, urging concerned area residents to join an organization opposed to privatizing this commodity, or by simply writing a letter to the Premier expressing dissatisfaction and disagreement with the sale of Hydro One, or signing a petition.

The local MPPs invited a former NDP MPP, and current Chairperson of the Advisory Committee for Hydro One Not For Sale, Rosario Marchese, to provide a brief history on hydro in Ontario.

“I want to give you a

bit of a history, because without the history you just don’t know why we are here and why some of you are facing these painful hydro bills,” Marchese said.

Prior to 1905, there was only private hydro available. For ten years, he said, Sir Adam Beck, a Conservative MPP, waged a battle against private hydro. At that time, hydro was available for 10cents per kilowatt hour.

“That was a huge amount of money,” he said, adding only the wealthy could afford that price tag.

Beck, he said, knew hydro needed to get into public hands and be created at rates people and businesses could afford, at cost. When hydro became public, the rates went down to around 4 cents per kilowatt hour, he said.

After 18 referendums in Ontario, Beck was finally able to persuade the government that providing public hydro at cost was important.

For around 100 years, from 1904 to 1999, the rates were stable and low, he said.

The rates raised in 1999 when the PC Party began to deregulate the market.

Further, when the Liberal Government said green energy could only be done through the private sector,

“Rates went through the roof again,” he said. “And we will see…if they do sell the next 30 percent that privatization of Hydro One will continue to raise prices through the roof because the private sector that would own Hydro One would only be there to look after their profits,” he said.

Through the event, what Marchese said he wanted to express is that historically, Ontario used to have a public hydro system for nearly a century. “We lost it ever since, Mike Harris in 1999, decided to deregulate the market and privatize it.

So, when we see continual privatization through what the Conservatives had done, and then through the Liberals, rates go through the roof. What we know is that when that happens, businesses can not afford it, it affects the bottom line, and people here can not afford it and that affects them individually and their families. Politicians have to hear that message.

“My view is privatization is idiotic,” Marchese said.

His message is that Ontarians must continue fighting until the government is persuaded to stop the sale of the next 30 percent of Continued on Page 11

Colasanti’s Haunted Greenhouse & Horror Hedgemaze Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens Horror Hedgemaze and Haunted Greenhouse count down has begun. This year the Colasanti family will be celebrating their 20th Haunt-iversary! The event will run for 6 nights: October 21-22-23 and 28-29-30, 2016.

“We bring you two fully staffed haunted attractions covering over 135,000 square feet of terror. Sights, sounds, smells, pneumatics, zombies, creatures and screams”, explained event coordinator Terry Colasanti.

Do you like clowns, morgues and haunted cabins? Step inside their Haunted Greenhouse. This 10,000 square foot haunted attraction is sure to send chills down your back as you stroll through more than 15 different themed rooms.

Colasanti’s outdoor event, Horror Hedgemaze, is more than 125,000 square feet. Board their haywagon and take a ride through a zombie infested multi-car crash disaster zone, walk through their moon lit hedgemaze filled with creatures and several shocking rooms.

To date Colasanti’s has donated more than $100,000 dollars from ticket sales to local non-profit drama organizations in Essex County and Windsor. This years groups include, Leamington and Cardinal Carter Secondary School Drama programs. For the first time Kingsville Migration Hall Productions will be taking a major role.

Tickets are available for purchase in Colasanti’s

restaurant on Friday-Saturday from 5:30pm-10pm and Sunday from 5:30pm-9pm. The Haunted Greenhouse and Horror Hedgemaze are not recommended for children.

Learn more at: www.colasanti.com The Colasanti family would like to thank their event sponsor: Sam’s Shell, Kingsville.

Road 3, Kingsville | www.colasanti.com | 519.326.3287

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

News/Community I 11

Essex Free Press

Town hall meeting Trinity’s 150th Anniversary celebration on Hydro...

Continued from Page 10

Hydro One. He doesn’t think once it is sold, it could be rebought as he believes it is being under sold.

The sale of Hydro One, may sound good for the short term, but when the revenue dollars are given up, those dollars are lost for eternity. He estimated multi-millions of dollars would be lost each and every year. “Image what that means, losing that amount of money each and every year.”

He said those funds should be used to maintain things like the hydro and education systems.

Marchese said the coalition is trying to create a group of individuals who are inspired to continue the work against privatization. In getting a group of people together behind this cause, Marchese said it would grow and will further gain the attention of the government. He is currently touring Ontario cities. There are chapters in Guelph, London, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, and Sarnia, he said.

He hopes in creating chapters in local communities, individuals involved will, “Create a stir,” and be able to “pass on their stories.”

To learn more, log onto hydronotforsale.ca.

During the meeting, Rob Wilson introduced himself as a member of We Own It, an organization that is against privatization of public services. Residents can visit the OPSEU website for more information about this. He urged those who want to battle privatization of public services to get involved.

submitted by Marg Brackell You have just listened to a musical production and you leave still singing the songs, if not aloud, at least in your head.

It’s been a memorable performance.

Such was the case on Friday evening when Trinity Anglican Church hosted an Old Time Hymn Sing. The audience was transported back in time through hymns such as “Abide with Me,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” “Down by the Riverside,” and many more.

A number of talented guests joined Trinity’s choir for the event. We were honoured to have Melissa Vagi, Brenda Miller, Tony Malkowski, Doug Doey, as well as Bob Garrett, who returned to perform the songs that

Voice Of Inspiration “There are two circumstances that lead to arrogance: one is when you’re wrong and you can’t face it; the other is when you’re right and nobody else can face it.” ~ Criss Jami

he wrote especially for Trinity. The members of Trinity’s choir were Sue Beaule, Howard Brackell, Delys Cowan, Rose Gunnell, Brenda Layson, Ron Martin, and Ellen Smith.

Special thanks to Ann Dresser for organizing this event. Her sense of music and her ability to put together an enjoyable program are very much

evident and appreciated.

We also extend our thanks to Bill Jackson, who was master of ceremonies. His introduction to each song included background information, giving us a deeper appreciation for the powerful message these old hymns contain.

During many of the selections, the audience was invited to join in, and join in they did. Talk

about making the rafters ring!

Fellowship and refreshments followed the music performance.

The noise level in the hall gave evidence of everyone having a good time.

Thanks to all who made this a very special evening as we once again gathered to celebrate Trinity’s 150th Anniversary.

12 I Citizen of the Year Essex Free Press

I Thursday, October 20, 2016

Honouring...

TIM CATHERWOOD HERITAGE ESSEX INC.

Saturday, October 22

ESSEX COUNCIL #3305

Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall Reception: 6:30 p.m. • Dinner: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets available at the Essex Railway Station

C

Heritage Essex to celebrate Tim Catherwood as Citizen of the Year Giving back to the community is an important aspect of local resident Tim Catherwood’s life. The volunteer work and dedication he has poured into numerous organizations throughout the region are what nominated, and subsequently earned, Catherwood the 2016 Essex Citizen of the Year award.

Community members are invited to celebrate Catherwood on earning the 2016 Essex Citizen of the Year title inside the hall of Holy Name of Jesus Church, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 22. This event also acts as a fundraiser for Heritage Essex, which maintains the historic Essex Railway Station.

When Catherwood retired in October of 2015 from his position of Vice President of Human Resources for Green Shield Canada in Windsor, the Carleton University graduate saw an opportunity to not only spend more time with family, but to get involved with, and support, organizations through volunteerism.

Family Owned & Operated Since 1988

Catherwood’s working career began in May of 1979. He served in senior leadership roles in the business, labour, and government communities.

Currently, Catherwood is the Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Changing Lives Together Foundation, and a member of the Board of Directors for United Way of Windsor and Essex County. In 2015 and 2016, Catherwood also served as Chairperson of the Campaign Cabinet of the United Way. Catherwood has a long history of volunteerism, which includes serving as a Director, and subsequently Chairperson of the Board of Directors, of the Teen Health Centre from 2006 to 2010. For a two-year span, beginning in 2010, Catherwood served as CoChairperson of the Board of Directors of the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre.

Catherwood was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association

Congratulations Tim Catherwood!

See Us Today!

69 Talbot Street North Essex N8M 1A1 Ph. (519) 776-9794 | Fax (519) 776-5057

Congratulations Tim!

33 Talbot St. S., Essex Ph.: 519-776-7336

Serving Essex, Windsor and the surrounding areas for more than 30 years

Meat Market LTD. It’s Better At Schinkels’ www.schinkels.com

68 Talbot Street N., Essex Ontario

Thank You Tim Catherwood!

Phone: 519-776-7541

Congratulations to Tim Catherwood On a very well deserved Honour

From Council and Staff at the Town of Essex, we say...

Congratulations Tim!

Congratulations Tim Catherwood!

Greg Schinkel

ENTERPRISES INC.

Volunteers Make Our Community Strong.

87 Maidstone Avenue E., Essex 519-776-4233 DPM INSURANCE GROUP 29 Talbot Street North, Essex, Ontario Phone: (519) 776-6457

ROWDER

O/A

Thank You Tim Catherwood & Congratulations!

For All Your Financial & Insurance Needs...

K.S.

of Windsor and Essex County from 2013-15.

In addition to giving back to his community, Catherwood enjoys spending time with his wife, Diane, his three children, and five grandchildren. He enjoys golfing, and is a sports fan, especially for the NFL’s Oakland Raiders.

Representatives of Heritage Essex announced Catherwood as the 2016 Essex Citizen of the Year on the Saturday evening of the Essex Fun Fest. After the announcement was made, he said it is important to him to volunteer for all of these organizations because he feels very blessed in his own life.

He had also said that service to the community is important.

“It is really important people give back,” he had said.

The Essex Citizen of the Year award has been given out to deserving individuals since 1978. The Essex Knights of Columbus, the Essex Rotary Club, and Heritage Essex team up to organize the recognition.

Phone: 1-519-776-6447 Service: 519-776-6447

ons Congratulati em ev ent on your achi

ood!

Tim Catherw

Toll Free: 1-800-461-8773

390 Talbot Street North, Essex

Best Wishes Tim! Royal Canadian Legion Branch #201 103 Talbot St. N., Essex

HERITAGE ESSEX SEX

Thank You Tim Catherwood!

Tickets are still on sale at the Station

ESSEX RAILWAY STATION 87 STATION ST., ESSEX 519-776-9800

Congratulations Tim Catherwood!

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

Community I 13

Essex Free Press

Leamington District Memorial Hospital hosts forum for families

A discussion panel, comprised of a variety of different speakers, including Cheryl Deter, Dr. Kenneth Ogah, and Dr. Idris Yekinni, took place during Leamington Hospital’s Birthing Seminar hosted at Deer Run Church.

by Shelbey Hernandez To kick off a large health services outreach initiative, Leamington District Memorial Hospital hosted its first event, to let county residents know what available to them in their own backyard.

The event was hosted at the Deer Run Church in Leamington, on Wednesday, October 12,

and was given the title, “Raising Families on the 42nd.” The 42nd is something that has become a prominent theme in the county recently, thanks to the 42nd parallel campaign.

The outreach program was hosted to let area individuals know the local hospital has a lot to offer.

“It’s important because

BUDDY’S AUTOMOTIVE

OIL SPRAY & E-TEST CENTRE FULL AUTOMOTIVE • SERVICE GARAGE Get An Oil Spray Or Undercoating From Us, And

✃

RECEIVE A FREE LARGE PEPPERONI PIZZA FROM CHOCHI’S IN ESSEX

Our Qualified Technicians Have Been Rust Proofing For Over 28 Years And Will Cover Every Inch Of Your Vehicle

OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY

• Guaranteed To Prolong The Life Of Your Vehicle • Increase Vehicle Value • Prevent And Decrease Repair Costs • Prevent Rust • Safer, Better Looking Vehicle...

One That People Will See

LARGE WAITING ROOM WITH T.V. AND VENDING MACHINES

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

465 Talbot St. N., Essex

519

Come On In And We Will Protect Your Vehicle From The Upcoming Salty Winter Conditions

776-4956

we want people to know that what is available in the community and that raising families and having babies and obstetrics and gynecology is close to home,” Bill Baker, Director of communications, marketing, and strategic planning for the hospital said. “You don’t have to go to Windsor to get it done.

We have it right here in the community, which is important to know.”

Present at the event were different community partners in the women’s health services and local birthing sectors.

Throughout the evening, attendees could visit booths onsite that local health-related organizations manned.

Visitors were able to learn more about a wide variety of topics by connecting with those organizations.

Panel guest speakers during the event included LDMH Obstetrics and Gynecology physicians, the Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at LDMH, members of the Midwifery Collective of Windsor/Essex, and the Director of Clinical Practice at Windsor Essex Community Health Centre. These panel guest

speakers not only gave their own presentations of what they do and what is new in their sectors, they answered questions from the audience.

Cheryl Deter, Chief Nursing Executive and Vice President of Patient Services at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, said the goal was to show local women there is choice for birthing services.

“We want to promote to our community the idea of choice,” Deter said.

“You can have a choice whether you’re with an obstetrician or midwives, you can have a choice of any of these partners and services that are available to help you. There’s also

the community health centre for those patients who are not attached to a family doctor or rostered to the family health team.

So, we want to make sure everyone has their fair share and equitable access to care.”

Two of the guest speakers were present because they wanted to introduce themselves to the community. Both are new General Obstetrics and Gynecology Physicians,Dr. Kenneth Ogah has been at LDMH since June and Dr. Idris Yekinni will begin in November.

Yekinni said even though he hasn’t even started, his first visit to the hospital proved to him what a great

atmosphere he will be working in.

“This is a wonderful program. Whatever we do, whatever part of the team we are, it is clear we all make a difference,” Yekinni said. “On my first visit, I was made to understand Leamington is the tomato capital of Canada, but I don’t think so. I think Leamington is the most welcoming capital of Canada.”

Baker, said the hope is to host more outreach events like this to ensure the entire county community is made aware of what is available. County residents can expect another event in another location, possibly Harrow, sometime in the next few months.

The Essex Centre Business Improvement Area and Essex District High School present the...

2016 Tiny Tot Parade!

SStarting i at the h

Monday, Oct. 31 at 10am Bank off Montreal Rain or Bring a canned good to help Shine! out our local Food Banks

Limited time lease offer available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit. †3.99% lease APR for 60 months on a new 2017 RAV4 FWD LE (Model ZFREVTB) with an all-in price of $29,294 equals a weekly payment of $80 for 260 payments with a $0 down payment or trade equivalent. First weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $20,886. All-in lease includes freight and fees (PDE, EHF, OMVIC fee and air condition tax, where applicable). HST, licensing, registration and insurance are extra. Dealer may lease for less. Based on a maximum of 100,000KM. Additional KM charge of $0.10 for excess kilometres, if applicable. ~Drivers should always be responsible for their own safe driving. Please always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. Depending on the conditions of roads, vehicles, weather, driver inputs, size and position of pedestrians, vehicle speed, lighting, terrain, etc., the TSS systems may not work as intended. TSS Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is designed to help avoid or reduce the impact speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. Please ZLL [V`V[H JH `V\Y SVJHS ;V`V[H +LHSLY VY 6^ULY»Z 4HU\HS MVY KL[HPSZ £+LHSLY -LLZ TH` IL HKKLK HUK TH` IL JVTWYPZLK VM HKTPUPZ[YH[PVU KVJ\TLU[H[PVU MLLZ =05 ,[JOPUN HU[P [OLM[ WYVK\J[Z JVSK ^LH[OLY WHJRHNLZ VY V[OLY MLLZ -LLZ TH` ]HY` I` +LHSLY 6MMLY PZ ]HSPK IL[^LLU 6J[VILY HUK 6J[VILY HUK PZ Z\IQLJ[ [V JOHUNL ^P[OV\[ UV[PJL (SS YPNO[Z HYL YLZLY]LK +LHSLY TH` SLHZL VY ZLSS MVY SLZZ +LHSLY VYKLY [YHKL TH` IL YLX\PYLK I\[ TH` UV[ IL H]HPSHISL PU HSS JPYJ\TZ[HUJLZ 7SLHZL ZLL `V\Y WHY[PJPWH[PUN 6U[HYPV ;V`V[H +LHSLY MVY M\SS KL[HPSZ

14 I Community Essex Free Press

I Thursday, October 20, 2016

More available at the 47th Annual Migration Festival

by Shelbey Hernandez Over the weekend, the Annual Migration Festival in Kingsville was held and its organizing committee boasted about having even

more activities for just about everyone to enjoy.

Traditionally held on the third weekend of October, this event celebrates migration, heritage, and

conservation in Kingsville.

More specifically, it celebrates Jack Miner, a famous conservationist who is known for his work with the Canada Goose and other aviary wildlife.

The three-day event is always filled with a variety of events, but this year, the options were nearly endless. Even Thursday, which wasn’t exactly part of the festivities, was incredibly busy.

“We opened the Migration Festival on Thursday night with the celebration of the new drive thru art gallery and it was the biggest opening for the festival in memory,” Maggie Durocher, the Manager of Parks and Recreation Programs for the Town of Kingsville, said. “People were spilling out onto the street at Merlis.”

The traditional parade kicked off the autumn event on Saturday. Pony rides, train rides, falconry shows, wood carving, and photography competitions were also offered. The common market place offered 40 vendors, pumpkin carving, carriage

rides, general activities like tic tac toe, live trout pond fishing, mad science shows, many food options, and especially new to this year, the Kingsville Lions Club Kingsducky Derby and a decoy competition where businesses dressed up Canada Goose decoys.

“I ran into Councillor [Tony] Gaffan, who was saying the feedback on the festival has just been tremendous. It’s certainly been on the upswing and people appreciated it and enjoyed it,” Durocher said. “Plus, there’s not a lot of cost to any of this.

People could have come to the park yesterday and got free popcorn. [There were] free horse drawn carriage rides, free mad science shows, a free birds of prey show, everything was free and that meant so much value was added.”

Rain delayed the popular Kingsducky Derby, but once it got started, many people were crowded around to see whose rubber duck was going to cross the finish line first.

Joan Cope, with the Kingsville Lions Club, said she is excited about

being a part of such a memorable event.

“I think the festival is fantastic. It puts you back in touch with nature, there are many events that are family-oriented, it is great fun,” Cope commented.

“We have woodcarvers here. We have all types of events that are underway as part of the Migration Fest itself. It’s a threeday event just filled with so much to do, whether you’re young at heart or a kid, for parents and families and everyone.”

The festival began with some sadness. On Friday, Marjorie Reive, a Committee member for the festival for 47 years,

had passed away, and her passing was felt by many, including Durocher.

“That sort of sucked the air out of everyone’s lungs for a short time because Marjorie had an infectious laugh and was so proud of the Migration Festival and [was] such a strong supporter of it,” Durocher said. “There were some of us attributing the wonderful weather we had to Marjorie. It’s like, ‘Look at that guys, Marjorie’s looking after us and making sure we’re not freezing our butts off.’ It was very sad and certainly this weekend’s festivities were done and dedicated in her honour.”

MAD SCIENTISTS OPEN MAD LAB AND EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE PARTY!

FREE ADMISSION

GRAND

OPENING

SAT. OCT 29, 2016 12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM • Hourly Rocket Launches & Shows • Make-and-Take Booths & Giveaways • Free Booth Space to Local Vendors, Schools & Community Groups

MAD SCIENCE OFFERS EXCITING: AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS • ASSEMBLIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • WORKSHOPS SPECIAL EVENTS • CHESS • VACATION & SUMMER PROGRAMS • FIELD TRIPS

839-6094

519

122 Fox Street, Cottam www.madscienceofwindsor.com

Cottam, ON — After 18 years in the Windsor area, Mad Science® of Windsor has re-branded and found a new home in Cottam. Now operating as Mad Science® of Windsor & Chatham-Kent, the company has moved operations into the long-vacant “Once Upon a Time” daycare unit in the Cottam Public Library building at 122 Fox Street next to the Kingsville Fire Department.

“We have a vision for this space, and it includes all our regular program offerings in our schools, plus a new field trip destination for classes,” says “Extreme Kathleen” Westlake, General Manager. “This space gives us an opportunity to host new groups on-site as well as maintaining our current after school clubs, parties, shows and programs in Essex and Kent Counties.”

A franchise member of The Mad Science Group, the world’s leading educational enrichment provider for elementary school-aged children, the company’s programs include entertaining science classes, child-friendly chess instruction, and its new engineering programming, Brixology, which uses LEGO® bricks in its classes. As well, Mad Science is the official presenter of the annual Windsor Chess Challenge, which will welcome nearly 1,500 students to the Ciociaro Club in Windsor on February 28 and March 1, 2017.

To celebrate the new space, the Mad Scientists are hosting an open-to-the-public Grand Opening and Halloween Party at their new location on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from noon – 4 pm. They are also inviting local businesses to be part of the vendor area on the front lawn.

Activities include 30 minute shows at 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm, along with rocket launches on the hour, and make-and-take booths. Admission is free to all guests. Barbecue, snack items and beverages will be available for a small cost.

For more information or to inquire about vendor spaces, check out their web-site at www.madscienceofwindsor.com and on Facebook www.facebook.com/madsciencewindsor.

Kathleen Westlake, General Manager Mad Science® of Windsor & Chatham-Kent 122 Fox Street, Cottam, Ontario N0R 1B0 PHONE: (519) 839-6094 | FAX: (519) 839-6095 EMAIL: kathleen@madscienceofwindsor.com

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

Opinion/Sports I 15

Essex Free Press

The Voice Of Experience

by Evelyn Couch

Strikes don’t end in a week As I read about strike negotiations at the auto factories, I was reminded about what it was like for my family when Chrysler was on strike for such a long time around fifty years ago. I had a four-year-old at home who thought he knew all the answers to all the problems that troubled him.

There was one morning when he wanted more cookies. I told him he could not have one because there were few left and I needed them for his siblings’ lunches.

“But Mom, you don’t have to buy cookies. You just make them.” Was there any point in trying to tell a youngster that you had to buy the ingredients?

After I caught him standing on a chair to reach the cookie jar, I hauled him down and let him have one cookie and a glass of milk.

Then when he thought a minute, he wanted to know why there was no money. At that time there was very little strike payout for the workers. When I told this little fellow there was no money because Dad was on strike, he said, “Daddy is home today. He is not on strike today.

He was on strike yesterday.”

There was more argument when he wanted a carrot for his pet rabbit.

He wasn’t the only victim. One day his sister came running into the house from the school bus to tell us she could go for dancing lessons with a friend. I hesitated whether to give her the money or tell the car dealer I couldn’t make the usual payment. I chose to refuse her and the immediate response was, “I’ll do some chores to earn the money. What can I do, Mama?”

Of course, I had to explain there was no money to pay her.

Even the car joined the problem group. It started clanging and clanking. We had to have that repaired so Dad could drive to do strike duty.

When it finally ended, the arguments didn’t stop.

At the very first breakfast when I served porridge that little fellow said,” Couldn’t we have bacon and eggs now?”

K of C

PICKEREL

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE

Holy Name Council #3305

Friday, Oct. 21, 2016

lly Serving loca Erie caught Lake Pickerel for 36 years!

Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall 146 Talbot St. S., Essex Enter from Fairview Ave. Parking Lot 4:30 to 7:00 pm All meals served with: potatoes, hot and cold veggies, our amazing coleslaw, bun, tea or coffee, and dessert.

Proceeds Support Holy Name of Jesus Mission Club

Novice Major Essex Ravens news submitted by EFP This past weekend the Ravens travelled to St. Thomas for the Boston Pizza Cup. The first game was to battle Riverside.

The tone of the game was set with Owen S’s pregame quote “We’re going to win this one.”

Reed V held them in for the first period, after a sluggish start. The Ravens opened the scoring on a goal from Wyatt G off of a sweet pass from a sprawled out Owen S. In the second period Cade S score two goals, one on a wrap-around after Jaclyn W forced the defence to make a mistake and a second on a five-hole snipe. In the third period, the Ravens played a great defence with the defensive core of Nash L, Ethan O, Evan M, Jesse C, Mason G, and Cole G protecting the house. One last goal

by Wyatt G made the final score 4-1 Essex.

Early Saturday morning, the Ravens played Lincoln in the second game of the tournament. This game was one with bad puck luck, a lot of cross bars, and goals posts. The Ravens lost 3-2 and realized that battles happen every shift.

Voice Of Inspiration “I love being married.

It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” ~ Rita Rudner

Later Saturday, the Ravens played a heavily touted team from a large center – Guelph. Ready to pounce, the Ravens scored nine seconds in.

The goal was by Owen S, on a great feed by Sean W. After two, the Ravens found themselves down 3-1. Entering into the third, the team knew they had to battle hard for the puck. After a gritty effort

by Owen S, the team got a second goal, followed 30 seconds later by a goal on a determined effort

by Jaclyn W. A strong forecheck by Caleb C, Hudson D, and Meredith C, combined with the solid goaltending of Ben F, the Gryphons stayed off the board for the duration of the third period. The final score was 3-3.

Early Sunday morning, the Ravens were in a ‘must-win’ situation against Fort Erie. The Ravens would dominate the action with a 7-2 victory on goals by Owen S, Sean W, Wyatt G, and 2 from Braeden C and Cade S. Unfortunately, due to tie-breaking rules the Ravens fell short of the semi-finals with the tournament record 2-1-1.

Although the team

fell short of its goal of winning the tournament, the coaching staff knows that if the team works hard, skates hard, and is

puck hungry, that positive results will follow! The team has the talent and desire to reach its goals.

16 I Classifieds Essex Free Press

Classifi Classi fieds

PLACING A CLASSIFIED AD: Classified ads can be submitted in person, by phone or fax or email from Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All classified and personal ads require payment, prior to print. We accept Visa | MasterCard | Debit | Cash | Cheque.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS TUESDAY BY 10:00 AM

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

EVENTS _____________________ BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT 1-tf* _____________________

FARMING _____________________

FOR SALE _____________________ ATTENTION HUNTERS: Mossberg bolt action 30.06 3-12x40 scope. Never fired, $550. Ithica 12 ga. pump model #37 2 3/4” like new. Shells and case $350.

Mossberg bolt action 410. Like new.

Model #183DG $175. Honda generator 1000 watt $400. Coleman generator 1500 watt $400. Call 519-738-3233.

42-1t* _____________________ FOR SALE: Allis Chalmer W.C. Lots of new parts, $900. Large wood burning stove some accessories and wood you cut, haul away. $500. Call 738-3233.

42-1t* _____________________

SERVICES _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Fall Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Business and residential. Fully licensed and insured.

Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-98211-tfn 0362. _____________________

KITTENAIDE ADOPTION DAY  Saturday, October 22, 12-3pm. At Petzown, 1715 Manning Rd. Kittens $25.00 or fixed cats $50.00. 519-324-2729.

39-2t* _____________________ ESSEX COUNTY STEAM & GAS ENGINE MUSEUM HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR  Saturday, October 22nd, from 4-8pm. Dress in costume, enjoy hayride, and play games. $5.00 per person - under 2 yrs. free. Food available at reasonable cost.

42-2t* _____________________

BUYING GOLD Jewelry +All COINSOver 47 Years Experience- All Coin Collections, Gold & Silver coins, Sterling Flatware, Gold Jewelry (even broken) - Wed., Oct. 26 -Essex Retirees’ Centre, 32 Russell St., Essex. Thurs., Oct. 27 Unico Building, 37 Beech St., Kingsville.

Fri., Oct 28 - K of C Hall, 190 Richmond St., Amherstburg. 47 Years Experience House Calls available: Dan W. Jones 40-4t* B.A.B.Ed - 519-819-1805.

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

1-tf _____________________ ATTENTION - ALL MUST GO! - Lambs: young, heavy weight, large Suffolks, Texel. 12 Ewes and 3 Rams. Also one Goose and one Gander mating pair. Call 519-776-1290 or 519-562-0113. 40-2t* _____________________

FOR SALE _____________________ FOR SALE - 1947 International Harvester LBA Engine. 1.5-2.5 hp 300-500 rpm pulley speed. $400.00 - Call 519-7266310.

42-1t* _____________________

Phone 519.776.4268

Fax: 519.776.4014

FREE _____________________ FREE - Large tree, free for cutting. Call 519-776-7654.

42-1t

FOR SALE - VINTAGE OAK ICE BOX Baum & Brody Furniture plate. Excellent condition - still has metal ice holder intact, $500.00. Call 519-726-6310.

42-1t* _____________________ FOR SALE - 15 Cu. Ft. Fridge, $125.00.

30” Gas Range $200.00. Captains bed 6 drawers, $40.00. 21 Plates in boxes.

W-L-George & Bradford collection, $20.00 all. Call 519-776-5050. 42-1t*

I Thursday, October 20, 2016

CLASSIFIED RATES

Word Ads - 25 words or less ........................ $6.00 + HST Extra words .................................................... 20¢/word Display Classifieds ....................................... Call for rates

www.sxfreepress.com

Email: essexfreepress@on.aibn.com

_____________________

TREE CUTTING, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER  Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-7379703 before 8pm.

15- tfn

SERVICES

_____________________ INHOME CAREGIVER: Local Certified DSW Graduate available for supporting seniors for In-Home Care. Assisting with daily activities, appointments, errands, and transportation. Based in Essex, but can travel throughout Essex County.

Call Nick at: 226-975-4109 or email: ndiems90@hotmail..com.

42 - tfn Continued on Page 17 _______________________________________________

HELP WANTED

_______________________________________________

Sell It! Find it!

Rent It! Buy It! in The Classifieds

519-776-4268

_______________________________________________

HELP WANTED

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

REAL ESTATE

_______________________________________________

FOR SALE - GRAPE EQUIPMENT • Gregoire G50 - Grape Harvestor • Leaf Trimmer • Mechanical Transplanter Co CT8 • International 8000 Fork Lift • 2 Bird Bangers For Inquires Call:

Maidstone Vines 519-737-9553 EXTEND YOUR REACH - ADVERTISE PROVINCIALLY OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW \RXU ORFDO FRPPXQLW\ QHZVSDSHU RU YLVLW ZZZ QHWZRUNFODVVL¿ HG RUJ

MORTGAGES

MORTGAGES

EMPLOYMENT OPPS.

ADVERTISING

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

LOWER YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENTS

AS SEEN ON TV

AND

Need a Mortgage? Bad Credit?

Self-Employed? Debt Consolidation?

Bankrupt? Rejected? Foreclosure?

Power of Sale?

CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT NOW!!!

1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES Debt Consolidation Refinancing, Renovations Tax Arrears, No CMHC Fees $50K YOU PAY: $208.33 / MONTH (OAC) No Income, Bad Credit Power of Sale Stopped!!!

BETTER OPTION MORTGAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TODAY TOLL-FREE: 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com (Licence # 10969)

PERSONALS TIRED OF MEETING person after person who isn’t right for you? MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS gives you all the information, PLUS a photo of your prospective matches. FREE CONSULTATION CALL (519)658-4204, www.mistyriverintros.com.

VACATION/TRAVEL

1-877-733-4424 Speak to a Licensed Agent NOW! MMAmortgages.com specializes in: Residential, Commercial, Rural, Agriculture, Land Mortgages, Business Loans. www.MMAmortgages.com (Licence # 12126) MrApprovZ.com MORTGAGE APPROVAL - 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES, Purchases, Refinances, Commercial Loans to $10 MILLION, Farm and Farmland Mortgages, Bruised Credit - No Problem! CALL TOLL-FREE 1-844-277-7689. Online Application @ www.MrApprovZ.com (Money Solutions Inc. LIC# 10731).

$$ CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT $$ REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY CALL! Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas.

CALL US NOW 24/7:

Join WWF-Canada, Nikon and Adventure Canada on an Arctic Safari next summer to Nunavut and Greenland aboard the 198-passenger 2FHDQ (QGHDYRXU See icebergs, polar bears and whales in the Arctic! www.adventurecanada.com TOLL-FREE: 1-800-363-7566 14 Front St. S. Mississauga (TICO # 04001400)

STEEL BUILDINGS

WANTED

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”BLOW OUT SALE ON NOW!” 21X23 $4,998 25X25 $5,996 27x27 $6,992 32X35 $9,985 42X45 $14,868. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-2127036 www.pioneersteel.ca

WA N T E D : O L D T U B E A U D I O EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition. CALL Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393/519-853-2157.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

For more information Call Today 647-350-2558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com.

HEALTH Medical Condition? Get up to $40,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know Have any of these Conditions?

ADHD, Anxiety, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. CALL ONTARIO BENEFITS 1-888-5882937 ext #101

HOME EQUITY LOANS FOR ANY PURPOSE!!

Bank turn downs, Tax or Mortgage arrears, Self Employed, Bad Credit, Bankruptcy.

Creative Mortgage Specialists!

No proof of income 1st, 2nd, and 3rd’s Up to 85% Borrow: $25,000 $50,000 $100,000

Pay Monthly: $105.40 $237.11 $474.21

LARGER AMOUNTS AND COMMERCIAL FUNDS AVAILABLE !!Decrease monthly payments up to 75%!!

Based on 3% APR. OAC 1-888-307-7799 ONTARIO-WIDE FINANCIAL 1801347inc FSCO Licence #12456 www.ontario-widefinancial.com !! LET US HELP !!

FOR SALE SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Credit 700.ca, $750 loans - no more. No credit check - same day deposit Toll Free number 1-855527-4368 Open 7 days from 8am to 8pm

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

Classifieds I 17

Essex Free Press

Classifi Classi fieds... _____________________

____________________

HELP WANTED _____________________

HELP WANTED _____________________

DRIVERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336.

VINEYARD/VEGETABLE/FRUIT WORK  Fulltime position in Harrow, Ontario, from mid-March to late October, 2017. Must be able to work outdoors in all but the worst weather conditions; work up to 60 hours a week/10 hours a day; be able to do physically demanding, repetitive work of pruning, tying, tucking, positioning, hoeing, harvesting at expected efficiency level; and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number and Ontario Health Card. Minimum wage, $11.40 per hour, paid by cheque. Experience is an asset.

Send resume with actual vineyard/farm references to info@oxleyestatewinery. com.

42-1t _____________________

1- tfn

_____________________ GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED. Fax resume to 519-723-2336.

1-tfn _____________________

HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.40. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON 12/15 N0P 2G0.

REAL ESTATE _____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real 1-tf Choice Realty. 519-817-8891.

_____________________

Continued from Page 16

_____________________

WANTED

_____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-9237 or 519-791-5046.

46-tf _____________________

ESTATE SALE

_____________________ ESTATE SALE 14049 County Road 11 (Walker Rd.) Paquette Corners. October 20 & 21 - 9a.m. - 5p.m. 519-726-6310.

42-1t*

_____________________

YARD SALE _____________________

PERSONAL _____________________ 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 none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (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. With grateful thanks. V.O. 42-1t*

YARD SALE - Friday, Oct. 21 & Saturday, Oct. 22. 9am-? Boys clothes 1-24 months, toys, books, snow skis, housewares, & much much more. 268 Maidstone Ave. by Canadian Tire. 42-1t*

Sell It! Find it! Rent It! Buy It! in The Classifieds 519-776-4268

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

HELP WANTED

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

HELP WANTED

_______________________________________________

AUCTION SALE

_______________________________________________

LAVIN AUCTIONS INC. ATT: HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS

SHORT NOTICE SALE: We will be on site @ 1900 N Talbot Rd., in Windsor on Sat. Oct. 29th @ 9:30 A.M. (Preview 8:30 A.M.) to Auction the Equipment & Inventory from a Long Established H.V.A.C. Company. Sale to Include: B/B 4’ & 10’ Brakes, 36” Shear, Edger, Beater, Engel 11’ Notching Unit, Cleat Former 22 Ga., 36” Roller, Air Compressor, Ped. Drill Press, Oxy/Acy. Sets, Arc Welder, Spot Welder, Ridgid Pipe Threaders & Pipe Vises, Lg. Vert. Steel Band Saw, Milwaukee, Hilti & Dewalt Rotary Hammers, Cement Drills, Cut-Off Saws, etc. Assortment of Ladders, Work Tables, Storage Units, 100’s of Furnace, A/C, Electrical & Plumbing Parts Inventory, Testers, etc. Pull Type Lawn Sprayer, Misc. Office Items, 3 - Vehicles: ‘07 Chev. Uplander & 2-’06 Ford Cargo Vans w/roof racks & shelving.

For Pic’s, Listing, Terms & Conditions, please visit: www.richardlavinauctions.com

RICHARD LAVIN AUCTIONS INC. (519) 735-3070 Jack Morris

Auc ons Inc.

Short No ce Auc on Sale Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 am For Salvatore Minardi at 8650 Conc 8, Essex, approx. 6 km west of the Arner TL at the corner of the Coulter S Rd. Dirt Bike: Yamaha DT200 Endouro, 4600 km; Mini Bikes (3): Honda Spree w/manuals; Champion 6.5 full suspension; 3.5 Power Sport Tecumseh; Go Cart: 5 Hp 2 seater w/roll cage; Lawnmowers: Poulon 2 yr. old 38” cut riding lawnmower; good push mowers; Woodworking Equip, most like new: 13” thickness planer; Orbital sander; dual belt & disc sander; 6” jointer planer; 2 routers w/tables; chop saw w/laser light & adjustable stand; table saw on wheels; other saws; King complete dust control system on wheels; drill press; pancake air compressor; tool chest; etc. Household: oval oak pedestal table; chairs; small tables; set of brass elephants; approx. 500 interlocking pa o blocks; plus other ar cles.

No Reserve. Property is sold.

Terms cash, debit, Visa, MC (3% premium for Visa, MC) Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com _______________________________________________

HELP WANTED

_______________________________________________

Mucci Farms Ltd.

HIRING FORKLIFT DRIVERS

Junior/Senior Accountant Position Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP - Leamington, ON About Us We provide audit, accounting, tax and a wide range of business advisory services. We serve clients ranging in size from small owner-managed enterprises to large, privately held organizations in the agribusiness, retail, manufacturing, professional services and not-for-profit sectors.

Your primary responsibilities: • Preparing corporate and personal tax returns • Preparing financial statements including compilation and assurance engagements • Preparing other necessary forms for government entities including CRA, Agricorp and other entities A successful candidate will have: • A Professional Accounting designation or a University Degree and in the process of completing the steps for their professional degree • The ability to work independently and also function as a contributing team member • The ability to multi-task and prioritize their workload • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment • Provide top quality customer service and maintain the confidentiality of our clients’ information We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications and the opportunity to excel in a dynamic public accounting environment. To explore these opportunities forward your resume in confidence to: Attn: Human Resource Manager Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP P.O. Box 189, 49 Erie St. N Leamington, Ontario, N8H 3W2 generaldelivery@hmid.ca All resume information is received in confidence. While we appreciate all applications received, we can only contact directly those candidates selected for interview.

Not certified, no problem we certify in house!

We offer steady full time employment Benefits after 6 months Monday – Saturday Steady and swing shifts available Starting rate is $14.00/hr Afternoon shift premium $.50 Midnight shift premium $.75 Mucci Pac. Ltd operates all year round, and provides steady employment. Work at Mucci’s is never seasonal!

If interested please forward resume to:

careers@muccifarms.com

18 I Personals

FromThe Heart th

Happy 25 Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Pam & Chris Nantais ~ October 26 ~ Love Nicole, Jarrett and Charlie XOXO

68th Wedding Anniversary

Leo & Helen Drouillard

Essex Free Press

To place a personal notice, email your photo and content to essexfreepress@on.aibn.com or drop by our office at 16 Centre St., Essex. Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition. _________________________________________________________

IN LOVING MEMORY

_________________________________________________________

Catherine Walstedt

October 1931 - December 2011

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways. Of happy times, and laughing times, and bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave when this life is done!

“This sweet mom” of ours did all this and so much more!

Always in our hearts ~ Love your Children & Grandchildren.

Married October 23, 1948 at St. Clements Church in McGregor, Ontario.

They have 4 sons, 4 daughter-in-laws, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

A private celebration will take place.

I Thursday, October 20, 2016

_________________________________________________________

OBITUARIES

_________________________________________________________

TROMBLEY, Delight (nee Wall) - Mom left this world October 16, 2016 peacefully and assuredly to the refrain of ; “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Mom’s legacy of selflessness, perseverance and quiet strength is a testimony of her faith and forever ingrained in our hearts and minds.

Beloved wife of the late Edward (1984).

Loving mother of the late John (1990), Trudy Trombley, Shirley Fournier (Al), Joe (Milne), Julie Belanger (Dave), Charles (Susan), Ray (Cheryl), David (Louise), Kevin (Heather), late Keith (1966), Sarah Trombley and Paul (Joanne). Adored Granny of 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dearest sister of Velda Muldoon, Elizabeth Holden, Orland Wall and predeceased by her siblings, Sheldon, Charles, Keith, Marwood and Evadyne Shura. Delight will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Delight enjoyed her long daily walks, gardening and reading. She was a devout lifetime member of Essex Baptist Church and dedicated her life to her family. Visiting will take place at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Visiting will continue on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Essex Baptist Church, 71 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex from 10 am until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Delight’s life at 11 am. Cremation to follow. If desired memorial donations may be made to Cancer Research Society or Essex Baptist Church. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Voice Of Inspiration “It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom.

It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.”

_________________________________________________________

IN LOVING MEMORY

_________________________________________________________

~ Mahatma Gandhi

Tim Queen Time goes by, but you are never forgotten.

Tim, Birthday greetings to you on this special day. ~ October 23rd ~

~ Love Mom _______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Ann Wright

_________________________________________________________

In loving memory of our mom, grandma, & great-grandma October 22, 1988

Memories are a gift to treasure. Ours of you will last forever.

The pain of losing you will always stay. Loved and remembered everyday. ~ Forever in our thoughts ~ Shirley, Clayt, Gord, Barb, Evelyn, & Families

KATHY (HUDAK) WINTER 7th Anniversary October 24, 2016

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 Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Holy Name Church, Essex

OBITUARIES

MCPHERSON, June Marie (nee Bridgen) - Entered peacefully into eternal rest with family by her side on October 12, 2016 at the Country Village HCC at 88 years of age. Dear wife of the late Duncan McPherson (2000). Dear mother of Scott (Barb) (late Joann-2005) McPherson, Jeff (Stephanie) McPherson and the late Pam McPherson-2012 (Gary Garrod).

Daughter of the late Bill and Helen Bridgen. Dearest grandmother of Michael, Emily (Chad), Mitchell, and Katelyn. Sister of the late Bernard (late Mabel), Jack (late Donna), Bill (late Bernice), late Wesley and the late Bob (Bonnie). Sister-in-law of Barb McPherson and the late Bob, Gloria (Roger), Nancy (Bob) and Jack (Gladys).

June was a longtime member of Essex United Church where she loved to sing in the Choir. She was an avid golfer and bowler. June was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 Essex. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. The funeral service took place at the at the Essex United Church. Interment followed at Victoria Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Essex United Church would be appreciated. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ___________________________________________________

FIELDS, Douglas Ernest - passed away peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 77 years of age with his oldest daughter at his side. Beloved husband of Betty for 56 years. Loving Dad of Dawn Phillips (Dale), the late Barb Allen-West (2003), Doug (Shelley) and Kristy Fields. Adored grandpa of many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family and friends were invited for visitation at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday. Funeral Service to celebrate Doug’s life was held from the funeral home on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Cremation followed. If desired memorial donations made to the Essex Retirees Social Club would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

What’s Going On...

SEPT. 27OCT. 22 SHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB  Members Show & Sale at the Leamington Arts Centre – 72 Talbot St. W. For details call 519.326.2711.

OCT. 20  ECS CHILI COOKOFF from 47pm at The Essex Arena Community Room. Call for info on how to enter or for more information: 519-776-4231.

OCT. 22 & 23 - The Windsor Orchid Society ORCHID SHOW & SALE at the Columbus Centre, Windsor. Visit www.windsororchidsociety.ca for information.

OCT. 22 & 23 - ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE - at the Vollmer Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway, LaSalle. Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. For more info: 519-969-7771.

OCT. 26 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at the Essex Retirees’ Centre at 7:30pm. Sherry Godfrey on ‘Fairy Gardens’ and silent auction.

OCT. 28 - PIZZA FOR POLIO  ESSEX - Portion of sales to the Rotary Club of Essex to help eraticate polio worldwide. (See local participants in our ad).

OCT. 29 - CTMHV MURDER MYSTERY - From 5-10pm. Rain or shine. For more information contact us at 519-776-6909.

NOV. 5 - CTMHV INDOOR AUTOMOTIVE FLEA MARKET - From 8am-3pm. For Vendor information, please contact us at 519-776-6909.

NOV. 10 -REMEMBRANCE DAY TOUR - At Essex Cenotaph, then the Spitfire Memorial, & Essex Legion. Sponsored by the Sandwich South Historical Society.

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

thehub:

our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@ stpaulstrinity.org.

sponsorship by:

Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex

519-776-4255 Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Jay and Pastor Rod worked with the prophetic words given. Let hope win. Keep seeking your promises during this season of favour.

Women’s Conference: CHOSEN “Loved Beyond Measure,” is November 18-19, featuring Annie Byrne.

Restoration House Training Meeting: Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m. *For those unable to attend, another training session is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, at 9 a.m.

Restoration House Healing Rooms, open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

A warm, ‘welcome home!’ to our Titian Ministries missions team!

For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com.

Be blessed!

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our next market is on Saturday, November 12th from 9 – 1. Please call Sandra at 519-980-4942 for table rentals.

Community Hub I 19

Essex Free Press

Our friends at Trinity Church are collecting items to be used to make Busy Blankets for folks in the nursing home. Items needed are zippers, large buttons, ribbons, Velcro, and fleecy baby blankets to sew the items on. Items can be dropped off at the church.

On Oct. 20, at 10:30am, there will be a Communion Service at Iler Lodge.

On Oct. 22, from 9:30am -3pm, there will be a Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Leamington.

On Oct. 25, at 10:30am, there will be a Communion Service at Country Village Nursing Home.

This year’s Legacy of Heroes Event will focus on those who work with the local disabled community and will be held on Sunday, October 30th at 1:30 pm in Dell Hall.

Our Regular Sunday Services are at 8am (BCP Eucharist) and 11am (BAS Eucharist & Sunday School).

For more information about us and what’s going on, please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Our annual Halloween Party is Thursday, Oct. 27th, starting with Bingo at 3:00 p.m., judging at 5:30, and Supper at 6p.m. Contact us for information.

Take-A-Break has begun again on Wednesdays, at 10 a.m. Join in and enjoy a special presenter each week.

John Murphy had high score at Euchre on Saturday afternoon. Floyd Cascadden was second and Audrey Ostrander and Evelyn Vivier tied for third.

Monday night Pepper winners were Floyd Cascadden with high score, Evelyn Vivier with the most peppers, and Tom Kelly with low.

Mavis Law had the high score at Wednesday night Pepper. George Diesbourg had the most peppers and Roger Monchamps was low.

Thursday night Bridge had Edna Chevalier the winner and Pauline Olafson second.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Don’t forget Messy Church coming up on Thursday, Oct. 27th from 6-8p.m. Families with kids of all ages are welcome to attend this new way of experiencing church that includes creativity, celebration, and community !

Our next movie night is Sunday, Oct. 30th. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. It’s free and open to everyone.

SA Connections is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy many

activities every Tuesday from 10 -1 p.m.

Recent programs included a corn maze outing and a games day. Bible Study for those who wish to attend, follows at 1 p.m.

Major Shirley Roberts has introduced videos and discussion about “The Power of a Praying Woman.” Join us as we explore the Word.

Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

We invite you to enjoy an inspirational service followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

The CWL Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar is on November 6, from noon -5pm. Advance tickets are available at the office. New items for the Penny Raffle and Craft Table are needed.

LIFE TEEN (Gr. 9-12) celebrate Mass at 7pm followed by Lifenight on October 23.

The next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, October 21, from 4:30-7pm at our St. Ignatius Parish Hall.

RCIA - For anyone interested in becoming Catholic, the program begins in October. See Fr. Dave for more information. The RCIA programs begins October 20th.

COR weekend is October 28-30. See Nick for more information on this oneof-a-kind, life-changing weekend.

Our CWL is collecting winter items.

Scarves, mittens, hats, etc. for adults and children. If you’d like to donate, please drop off in baskets in the Gather Space.

God Bless you all and have a great week.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

and Jean Vetor will Greet you at the door.

Audrey Stanley, Frank and Marie Little, and Jean Vetor will serve lunch following the service.

Need a good book visit? Our library in the round room.

Wheelbarrow of Wine Raffle plus additional prices: Proceeds to be used for Capital Repairs. The draw is on Dec.11. For a ticket, contact Elaine Mailloux or Liz Plat.

Choir Rehearsal: Note the new time it is now at 6 pm on Mondays. New members are always welcome.

Woodslee Bazaar is on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 am to 1:30 pm. Luncheon is 11am. Crafts, baking, and more.

Remembrance Day Service is on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 11:15 am.

Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Come in and have a cup of coffee and join in the conversation.

Essex United Church Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Rev. Margaret Spencer will preach on October 23.

Our semi-annual yard sale is on Friday & Saturday , October 21 and 22.

An Evening of Spooktacular Music - Frightful music, dancing Teddy Bears, a costume parade/contest and visits from Harry Potter and several dinosaurs are in store for kids and families alike on Friday, October 28th at 7:30 pm at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St S. A free-will offering to be shared between the RCCO (Education Fund) and Essex United Church (Roof Campaign).

Coming soon, a Christmas favourite - GessTwood Camp’s Bethlehem Walk, December 2 & 3. Volunteers are needed.

Essex Community Services Door-To-Door accessible transportation is provided by Essex

Continued on Page 20

MURDER MYSTERY

‘Til Death Do Us Part Sat. Oct. 29th, 2016 5pm-10pm Bring your team of super sleuths! $6.00 per adults, kids under 12 are Free Food and Beverages available – Rain or Shine.

For more information contact us Upcoming Events: Nov. 5th Indoor Automotive Flea Market, Nov. 13th Militaria Hunting and Sportsman Show, Nov. 19th Christmas & Craft Show

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11: 15 am.

We have a guest Minister this Sunday. Rev. Catherine Elsdon will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Audrey Stanley. Shannon Olson

6155 Arner Townline County Road 23, Kingsville

www.ctmhv.com

519-776-6909

Sale of Land for Tax Arrears

By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 16, 2016, at 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, Ontario. The tenders will be opened in public on the same day at 3:05 p.m. local time at 419 Notre Dame, Council Chambers, Belle River, Ontario.

Description of Lands: 1. PT LOT 9 CON EAST OF RIVER PECHE MAIDSTONE AS IN MB18389, Lakeshore, in the Town of Lakeshore, in the County of Essex, Province of Ontario.

492 Elmstead Rd, 71.58 FR x 370.40 D, Roll # 3751.210.000.05600.0000; PIN 750070141(LT).

Minimum Tender Amount: $ 12,399.08.

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Patti Atkinson Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, ON, N0R 1A0 519-728-2700 x 249 patkinson@lakeshore.ca www.lakeshore.ca

20 I Community Hub/Business Directory Essex Free Press

shopping, visiting and more. For detailed information, registration, schedules, and fares.

Call us at: 519-776-4231.

Essex Christian Reformed Church Continued from Page 19 Community Services, serving the greater Municipality of Essex. Our fleet of vehicles consists of two wheelchair accessible buses and an“Aging at Home”minivan. The service, also known as Care-A-Van, is available to residents living in the Essex and surrounding area and residents in the Harrow / Colchester South area. Our goal is to create an agefriendly community by helping people maintain their independence and remain in their own home. The program offers timely access to area hospitals, doctors, personal errands,

Voice Of Inspiration “Don’t let one bad moment ruin your day. Think of it as a bad minute, not a bad day, and you’ll be OK. Stress begins when your worry list is longer than your gratitude list. Happiness begins when your gratitude list is longer than your worry list.

So find something to be thankful for today. Be sure to appreciate what you’ve got. Be thankful for the little things in life that mean a lot.”

~ John Geiger

submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided.

Heads up for our next free Movie Night on Friday, October 28. Keep watching for more details and make plans to attend.

Visit us online at www.essexcrc.ca.

Woodslee Friendship Club On Friday, October 5 the Euchre winners were Jean Matalik, Joan Broeders, Irene Gignac, Thomas Allison, and Mary Demars.

Euchre winners for Monday, October 10 were Mary Marg Chevalier, Dave McMurren, Irene Gignac, Mike Renaud, Joan Broeders, and Veronica Granger.

Wednesday Pepper winners were Veronica Granger, Mike Renaud, Joanne McMurren, Theresa Rivait. Irene Gignac, Mary Margaret Chevalier, Colleen Chevalier, Steve Morin, Aggie Rivait, and Helen Manley.

On Friday, Oct. 14, the Euchre winners were Cecile St. Denis, Joanne Diesbourg, Kathy Smith, George Diesbourg, and Debbie Deschaine. Please contact Irene at 519975-2283 for more information about our card club.

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship Service, at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15 am.

Our Buffet Style Roast Beef Dinner is on Wednesday, October 28.

I

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Halloween Bingo is on October 28, at 7pm in the Simpkins hall. Come in costume and receive an extra card. Donations to the foodbank are appreciated.

November 1 is the Iler lodge service, at 2pm. Volunteers are welcomed.

Door greeters for October 23 are Julie Thomas and Simonne Joos, Elder on duty is Jennifer Reeb, Church Lock-up is Virginia Lauzon.

Trinity Church Keep in your prayers Moneta, James, Bill, Debbie, Grace, Stephen, and Millie.

The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Albert Quirk, given by Ian & Pam Quirk.

We must give a big ‘Thank You’ to our Choir Director, Ann Dresser, for organizing such a wonderful night of music that was shared by members of our Trinity Choir and others from area Church choirs. The enjoyment and participation of the audience proves this is something we will have to do again.

The ladies are collecting items to be used to make Fidget blankets for folks in the nursing home. Items needed are zippers, large buttons, ribbons, Velcro and fleecy baby blankets to sew the items on. See Kay for more information.

Deanery Halloween Event will be held at Trinity on October 28th, 6:30 to 8PM. Join the young people across the Deanery as we explore faith in the shadow of All Hallow’s Eve with activities and campfire workshop. Prizes for best costume and best biblical costume will be given. RSVP be October 23rd to 519-981-9603 or youth. committee@essexdeanery.com.

Lets fill the Toy Box for Cottam/Kingsville Fire Station for local kids for Christmas.

The pie ladies of Trinity are ready to start taking orders for meat pies and fruit pies for pick up on Saturday, December 3. To place your orders call Sharon at 519-8394579 or Brenda at 519-839-5184 or leave a message at the office at 519-776-7711.

Join us on Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam.

Continued on Page 21

REAL ESTATE

MULTI-FUEL BURNING STOVES

REAL ESTATE

CUSTOM T-SHIRTS

CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS

PLUMBING

FOUNDATION REPAIRS

HEARING & DIZZINESS

FOOT CARE

Foot Care by Bonnie Bringing foot care to you ...

Services Include: Nail Cutting and Filling, Treatment of corns, calluses followed by a relaxing foot massage.

Bonnie Shay RPN Advanced Foot Care Nurse

(519) 792-3070

Don’t you deserve the best price, service and quality?

Water Proofing Slabjacking Wall Reinforcing Foundation Repairs

Free Estimates, Guaranteed Work

723-2300

www.soullieresolutions.com

HEATING & COOLING

FOUNDATION REPAIR

PLUMBING/HEATING Wayne Warkentin

54 Mill St. E. Kingsville, ON N9Y 1K7 www.warkentinplumbing.ca

Chris Warkentin

P. 519-733-5832 F. 519-733-6674

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

Community Hub/Business Directory I 21

Essex Free Press

Taylor), Team #3 (Andy Orsini, Murray Cascaden, Kathy Bradley), and Team # 8 (Barry Sweet, Dorothy Cascaden, Mike Binder).

League play resumes on Thursday, 9:30 am at Colasanti’s.

Continued from Page 20 Paquette News submitted by Pam Hartley

If you are interested in helping out with some of the administrative duties of the church for one or two mornings a week, contact Rev’d Paul.

For parish hall bookings, please contact our hall convenors. Redeemer – Nancy Kovacs: 519-551-1922 and St. Stephens – Cathie Jenner: 519-966-6985.

Our bible study program has begun to gather again, Wednesdays from 1-2:20 at St. Stephens. New members are always welcome.

Join in for the Come Together service Saturday, Oct 29 at 4:45pm, followed by Toonie Tacos gathering in the hall.

Mark your calendars for Redeemers’ Annual Soup for the Soul Sunday & Fall Bazaar on November 20 at 10:30am. following the 9:30 service. More to follow.

For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808 or at ststephens.redeemer@gmail.com.

Golden Age Golf Report On Thursday, October 13, 36 golfers dropped 46 aces over 36 holes for the Day. Bill Taylor led the way with six aces.

An impressive score of 16 over 9 holes was recorded by Bill Taylor and Andy Orsini.

The best round for 18 holes went to Andy Orsini with a score of 34. Orsini completed the day also recording the best score for 36 holes with a 75.

The first place team was Team #11 (Al Rutter, Madeline Butler, Tom Hyatt). Second was captured by Team #10 (Gail Johnston, John Murphy, Phantom).

The third spot was a three way tie between Team #2 (Ken Brook, Mary Binder, Bill

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Holy Name of Jesus CWL is hosting its Turkey Dinner and Bazaar on Sunday, November 6 from Noon to 5 p.m. and St. John’s CWL is hosting their Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There is a Jubilee Refugee committee meeting on Monday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church.

All Souls Day Mass is on Sunday, October 30 at 9 a.m. to remember whose Mass of Resurrection was celebrated at St. Mary’s or who had been buried in our cemetery over the past year.

REFLEXOLOGY

The Sandwich South Historical Society invites everyone to tour the Essex Cenotaph, the Spitfire Memorial, and the Essex Legion in honour of Remembrance Day on Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m., starting at the Cenotaph. All are welcome.

Our prayers and sympathies go to the Hebert family on the passing of their brother, Gerry. Please keep in your prayers facing illness, who are shut in, hospitalized, or in nursing homes, as well as their caregivers.

Cottam United Church A tradition spanning over 70 years ends at Cottam United Church. The annual Turkey Dinner Committee announced that the yearly event, that has attracted patrons from both sides of the border, has been cancelled. The event has always been a memorable one over the years made possible by the generosity of the community and the dedicated volunteers who support the tradition.

PLUMBING • GAS FITTING

Face, Foot & Hand Reflexology An Ancient Remedy for Modern Ailments

24 Victoria St., Harrow, ON

226-207-0389

Dree Damphouse

FARMING • LAND MANAGEMENT

FOUNDATION REPAIRS

REAL ESTATE

ACCOUNTING

INSURANCE

FINANCIAL

FINANCIAL

ACCOUNTING

ACCOUNTING

PRINTING

LAWYER

ACCOUNTING

HICKS, MACPHERSON, IATONNA & DRIEDGER LLP. Chartered Professional Accountants R. Tyler Hicks Heather L. MacPherson Lindsay L. Iatonna Tim C. Driedger P.O. Box 189, 49 Erie St. N., Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W2 Phone 519-326-2681 • Fax 519-326-8044 • www.hmid.ca

361 Talbot Street North Essex, Ontario N8M 2W3 Phone 519-776-6686 Fax 519-776-6808

Business Cards Letterhead Envelopes Flyers Invoices

P

rinti

! h e g n

Bulletins Tickets Cerlox Binding Photocopying Colour Copies

On Time Quality Printing!

Ed Fuerth B. Comm., CA

www.hyattlassaline.com Essex Office 14 Victoria Avenue Essex, Ontario N8M 1M3 Phone (519) 776-4869 Fax (519) 776-4913

Windsor Office 2510 Ouellette Ave., Ste. 203 Windsor, Ontario N8X 1L4 Phone (519) 966-4626 Fax (519) 966-9206

22 I Opinion/Sports Essex Free Press

In October 1988, I made my first trip to the big AACA Swap Meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania. AACA stands for Antique Automobile Club of America and has somewhere around 50,000 members. It began in 1935, when many of the cars we now consider old had not yet even been built. Its annual fall meet in Hershey is widely regarded as heaven on earth.

I went there just to take pictures, and my favourite is the photo you see here of a 1937 Ford convertible apparently pulled out from many years of storage. In staring at this photo, I could easily imagine that I was the teenager who transformed this ragtop into a chick magnet around 1959.

Look at the “portawalls” pretending to be whitewalls! Look at the rubber missing from the running boards! Look at the mauve paint job! That was a hot colour in the late ‘50s and definitely not an original colour. Look at the “alligator” hood, a new feature beginning in 1937! The hood and side panels are grey and do not match the rest of the car. I would leave them the way they are! There are no hubcaps on the passenger side. Leave the rims exposed! And the colour of the rims don’t even match.

The front rim is black and the rear is gold. Leave them like that! The top is up but the fabric is all gone! No problem. Just leave it like that so everyone knows this really is a convertible and not a coupe with the roof chopped off.

And the rumble seat! Not very comfortable with no upholstery but who wants another couple along when you’re on a special date at a drive-in movie.

If the original flathead was still under the hood of this car, it had 221 cubic inches with 85 horsepower – enough to squeal your tires when the light turns green.

If this car was built at the Ford plant in Windsor, Ontario (unlikely but possible), it would have had a factory list price of $853 and Toronto delivered for $960.

I couldn’t find the owner of the car or even an advertised price. But if, in a moment of weakness, I had bought this car and brought it back to Canada, I would make sure it was safe to drive and then I would start driving it while looking exactly like this!

No new paint job! No new anything! All I would do is put the hood down so I could see where I was going. After all, we can never be seventeen more than twice.

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.

Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

by Fred Groves Make it four in a row for the Essex District High School senior girls’ basketball team as it downed the visiting Kingsville Cavaliers 51-30 last Wednesday afternoon.

Increasing its WECSSAA record to 4-0, EDHS senior girls’ teammate Finlay McElwain defends Finlay McElwain led the against Kingsville last week. way with a dozen points and Caileigh Chauvin hit double digits for the second game in a row, netting 11.

The day before, Essex beat General Amherst 36-15. Chauvin scored 11.

The Red Raiders take on visiting Kennedy today (Thursday).

• EDHS fell to Amherst and Kingsville in junior division action.

• Cade Pender had a great game on both sides of the ball for the EDHS junior boys’ football team last Thursday. He recovered a fumble for a touchdown and had a major score on a reception as the Red Raiders ran their record to 3-1 on a 27-7 win over host Tecumseh Vista Academy.

• Still with football, the senior Red Raiders’ record dipped to 3-2 as Holy Names blanked them 29-0 last Friday. Essex will host L’Essor today (Thursday) at 7 p.m.

• Alex Friesen of Essex had a goal for the Carleton Place Canadians on Friday night as they belted Kanata 8-2 last Friday night in Junior ‘A’ hockey action.

• The junior boys’ volleyball team from EDHS continues to dominate in the WECSSAA league as it took three from Catholic Central 25-9, 25-11, 25-7. Earlier in the week, the Red Raiders took three from Holy Names. In senior play, Essex took 2-of3 from Catholic Central, but were beaten by Holy Names.

• From the horse harness race track in Leamington on Sunday, Gord Mcdonnell’s Relleno Hanover won the fifth race. Mark Williams’ Sweet Queen Cole continues to be in the money, having earned a second-place finish in the second.

• Becca Fuerth had a goal for the University of Windsor women’s soccer team as they beat Waterloo 3-1 on Sunday.

• Harrow’s Megan Howell finished eighth overall for the St. Clair women’s cross country team at a recent meet in King City. She covered the 5km distance in 22:45.

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

WARM UP WITH US!

Serving Essex County for 30 years!

VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION IN WINDSOR! Boasting the LARGEST Selection replaces, of Woodburning fi stoves & inserts MADE IN CANADA!

SAME ADDRESS. NEW HOME. 11400 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor www.forestgladefireplaces.com

735-2229

519

1937 Ford convertible at swap meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Senior hoopers improve to 4-0

107 Erie St. N., Leamington

326-8585

519

I wish I had bought the car you see here!

I

Thursday, October 20, 2016 I

Sports I 23

Essex Free Press

73’s Drop two out of three games

William Stadder controls the puck in the offensive zone against the Blenheim Blades on October 11.

- photo by Laurie Beaten

submitted by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s are no longer undefeated and stumbled a little bit this past week as they were unable to capitalize on chances and ran into hot goalies.

Last Tuesday, the 73’s faced the league’s top team, the Blenheim Blades. As of October 17,

the Blades held a record of 8-1-2).

The Blades have had stellar goaltending from veteran goalie, Eric Stewardson, who has three shutouts in eight starts. Putting the puck in the net has been an issue with the 73’s lately. It has not been due to lack of chances, but rather the missed opportunities to

ESSEX

score in and around the crease. Tuesday’s game was no different with the hot Blenheim goalie between the pipes.

Stewardson faced 36 shots on the night, while the Blades mustered just 18 on Essex starter Matthew Badour.

Blenheim had the lone goal as Badour was beat

by Drew Marlatt, who capitalized on a defensive turnover in the opening frame. This handed Essex its first loss on the season.

Last Friday the 73’s travelled to Dresden to face the second place

Jr. Kings. For Essex, it was a game in which tempers overflowed.

Essex captain, Dallas Pereira, was ejected in the opening five minutes.

After two periods of play, despite Essex players drastically outshooting their opponents, the team was down 2-0. In the middle frame, things got to a boiling point. Fan favourite, Tyler Scott, tried to ignite his team, putting out an invitation for a fight... but no one took it. Heading into the third period, the lack of takers on Scott’s

s n o l l a G 6 Buy ! e e r F 1 t e G t n i a P of PT I O N S

E SOME EYXACPPLY. Most paint MA on sale now.

SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME TODAY!

519

WE ARE YOUR ESSEX PAINT STORE! MON-FRI 7-8, 47 WILSON AVE., ESSEX HOURS: SAT 7-6, SUN 9-5

776-4646

invitation came back to bite the Kings as he went on to score two goals, tie things up, and send it to overtime.

In overtime, however, Kevin Ritzer beat Essex goalie Tyler Ryan with a controversial goal that appeared offside with Ritzer then falling into the goal area.

To close out the week, the 73’s turned things around Monday against the Wheatley Omstead Sharks.

The game began with David Cooke giving Essex a 1-0 lead just three minutes into the period.

The Sharks responded midway through the second period as Ryan was beat. William Stadder

responded to give his team the lead again. The score was 2-1 for Essex heading into the final frame.

For the Sharks, presence in front of Ryan paid of as Andreas Gossmann tied the game with 15 minutes remaining.

However Essex’s first line of Tyler Scott, Eric Shaw and Riley Meyerink weren’t going to give up easily as the trio responded with a pair of goals. Essex prevailed by a score of 4-2 for a fifth win on the season and record of 5-21.

24 I Ad Feature Essex Free Press

I Thursday, October 20, 2016