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A LOOK INSIDE Essex Council Notes Tuesday, September 3 PAGE 3 _______________ Essex Mayor seeks action on shoreline erosion PAGE 6 _______________ 57th Annual Cottam Fall Fair & Horse Festival PAGES 7 & 8 _______________ Libro Prosperity Fund splits $70,000 between three regional programs PAGE 11 _______________

Vol. 139

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Issue No. 36

Highway 3 protest held to get province’s attention

Pictured is Glen Knight

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by Sylene Argent On Saturday morning, two groups of protesters gathered – one at the in Leamington and the other at the Canadian Tire in Essex – to travel down Highway 3 to raise awareness of the need to widen the stretch of the main arterial roadway from two lanes to four from Essex to

Leamington.

In late August, Caroline Mulroney, the MPP of YorkSimcoe who is currently serving as the Ontario Minister of Transportation, announced construction to widen Highway # 3 will begin in 2021.

The project was said to entail the widening of the current two lanes to four lanes from Road 34 to Essex, in addition to the repaving of the portion of the remaining stretch to Leamington’s Highway 77.

Kingsville’s Greg Knight, one of the organizers of the protest, does not have a lot of faith in the announcement the provincial government made. He said it was ironic that the announcement came shortly after the planning of the protest was underway.

His brother, Tyler Knight, passed away after a fatal collision on Highway 3 in early June. Knight described his brothers as an individual who loved life and an individual who loved being there for others.

“He battled cancer nine-years ago. He survived. He really enjoyed life. He really enjoyed helping people.

He would work on a bike, weld, or work on a car [for someone in need of help]. As you can see, he touched a lot of lives,” he said motioning to the many who showed up to the Essex gather point.

Knight described his brother’s accident as “heart wrenching.” He said the accident made him think of first responders and what they go through in assisting such incidents. He hoped the protest would help prevent accidents from occurring so other families would not have to go through what his did.

Knight noted what was most desired as the best outcome of the protest was to encourage the provincial government to follow through on the promise it made last month. They also wanted to let people in Essex County know just how dangerous the highway is.

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Kingsville Mayor tours Erie Shores Healthcare with CEO “We are here to stay, grow, and invest in our staff, programs, and resources.”

- Erie Shores HealthCare CEO, Janice Dawson next 5 to 10 years,” said Mayor Santos. “We need to balance out what our community is calling for and the services we should be providing with the adequate funding to do so.”

Erie Shores HealthCare has invested $1 million in additional front line resources and will continue to be a major player in healthcare for all of Essex County – providing Pictured above: Erie Shores HealthCare CEO, Janice Dawson, and Kingsville Mayor, Nelson Santos, tour the hospital.

submitted to EFP Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos recently toured Erie Shores HealthCare with its CEO Janice Dawson, to get a firsthand look at the important work happening at a time when the Emergency Department is at its busiest.

“The percentage of patients arriving at the Emergency Department in an ambulance has increased by 45 per cent.

Our staff and physicians are doing an amazing job to not allow this significant increase

in their workload impact the quality of care,” stated Dawson.

While the Town is an enthusiastic supporter of the planned mega hospital, it also recognizes the programs, resources and staff that make ESHC an indispensable asset to the area.

“As we grow the community of Kingsville, one factor will be the services and programs we need here locally for residents to reflect the increasing population over the

Compassionate Care Close to Home.

“We are here to stay, grow, and invest in our staff, programs, and resources.”

Dawson stated. “We support the new mega hospital and Erie Shores HealthCare continuing to be an integral pillar of healthcare across Essex County.”

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He said the protest would be conducted as safely as possible.

With giving one’s self more time to get from point A to point B, accidents, like the one that claimed the life of his brother, may not occur, he added.

With working in Windsor and living in Kingsville, Knight travels Highway 3 often. Just a day before the protest, he claimed he had to nearly pull over three times because others tried to pass him unsafely.

“I see so much of that,” he said.

At the Essex gather-point alone, Knight was pleased to see nearly around 100 people participate in the protest – utilizing around 40 bikes and 20 vehicles. He said the idea was to have those who gathered at both points meet at his brother’s memorial after the protest.

Jim Root, the OPP Constable in charge of media relations, noted officers were onsite to monitor the protest to ensure everyone’s safety. He hoped the event would go smoothly and that the group accomplishes what they set out to do, while laws were abided by and public was kept safe.

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by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Administration to look at election policies and bylaws At the August 6 Council meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion that Council discuss tightening the policy on proxy voting and fixing the Use of Corporate Resource Bylaw and the Sign Bylaw. The issue was brought forward for discussion at last Tuesday’s meeting.

After the October 22 election, Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy brought forward concerns she had heard from residents about the use of proxy voting. During the election, some of the candidates made complaints regarding actions other candidates made that were believed to be nonpermissible in relation to the Sign and Use of Corporate Resources Bylaws.

The OPP is currently investigating the proxy issue.

Bondy wanted Council to look over these election policies to update the bylaws. As the Town gets new information, they should be reviewed, she said. She wanted to see policies easier for staff to enforce and penalties incorporated for the rules that get broken.

“I don’t see why Council wouldn’t want to investigate this, give it to our administration – give them formal direction – and say ‘hey, can we look at this and where can we make improvements?’” she said, adding she realizes the policies, after review, will not come back perfect, but she believes they could be better.

Essex CAO Chris Nepszy said administration can come back, after looking at the bylaws, to come up with improvements and enhancements. Possible bylaw and policy changes, he said, will be brought back to Council in the form of a Report to Council in the fall.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman asked that the proxy voting be removed as a friendly amendment from this request as it being invested by the OPP currently. He had seconded the motion.

Councillor Morley Bowman added that this should be administration-driven because if Council does, it’ll look like the players are setting the rules for the game. If it comes through administration, the officials are setting the rules.

Clerk, Robert Auger, said the Report to Council would come from the Clerk’s office. If Council has feedback, staff will take note, he said.

Councillor Chris Vander Doelen wanted the OPP report and the administration’s report to be completed before recommendations are made on the issue. Splitting the proxy issue away doesn’t make sense, he said. During the election, if one looked at the list of complaints, it is the same few people that complained.

Councillor Joe Garon said the issues have to be separated as the police report on the proxy issue could take a few years. He’d like to see recommendations come back in the fall.

To wrap up the discussion, Mayor Larry Snively said, “The whole thing got over-blown. There was a handful of complaints, that’s all there was. I’ll leave it at that.”

In a recorded vote, Council voted unanimously to give administration direction to review the election bylaws and policies and to come back with a report.

Animals running at large At the August 6 Council meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion for Council consideration. Her motion asked Council to give direction to the Town of Essex’s Animal Control Officer, until a policy can be addressed by the Dog Pound Committee, that any animal running at large that is apprehended and in need of medical attention be released back to the owners or brought to a veterinarian within a reasonable amount of time. This is so long as the owners are willing to cover the costs of the veterinarian fees.

Last Turesday evening, Bondy explained that at a recent

- Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Dog Pound Committee meeting, a concern was brought forward regarding an incident there where a pregnant dog was apprehended in LaSalle, who ran away because she was in labour and the owners were frantic. She said the Animal Control Officer was following the policy of not letting the dog leave the pound.

Because the owner could not bring their dog home, it had its puppies in the pound. The puppies made their way out a little trough over night which could have had tragic results. The puppies ended up being okay, Bondy said.

Each member of the Dog Pound Committee was to bring this motion back to their municipality to pass.

Council passed the motion.

Federal Government responds to correspondence on Phragmites control Essex Council received correspondence from the office of Richard Aucoin, the Executive Director of Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), that was in response to a letter sent to the office of the Prime Minister from Essex Council. The letter pertained to a resolution asking the Federal Government to take appropriate measures to “expedite and approve the use of herbicides in aquatic environments by the 2019 growing season” to combat Phragmites, an invasive species of perennial grass.

Phragmites can grow to over five-metres in length. It can poison the soil in its immediate vicinity, preventing native plants from growing, while lowering wetland water levels and providing a poor food source for many local and at-risk species.

In the response from the PMRA, Aucoin said the organization has worked closely with provincial government ministries in the past, granting short-term allowances for the use of herbicides where Phragmites are found, and that the use of herbicides in control of the invasive species is being discussed by the Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Committee on Pest Management and Pesticides.

Noting the ongoing trial of a new herbicide in Ontario and the United States, Mayor Larry Snively noted that efforts are being made to deal with the issue.

“In the U.S., they have a product out now, I don’t know if it’s a similar product or not, but they’re trying it,” Snively said. “Just to give the public an update, they are doing something about Phragmites.”

External audit services extension Essex Council received Finance and Business Services Report titled “External Audit Services Extension” and awarded the one-year extension to BDO Canada LLP in the amount of $36,952, including HST. The intent of the extension is to complete some of the work associated with preparing Financial Statements and the Financial Information Return (FIR) beginning in 2020/21 internally. This would reflect a change to the current scope of work, the report notes.

The report to Council adds that in accordance with the Municipal Act, a municipality shall appoint an auditor licensed under the Public Accounting Act, 2004, who is responsible for annually auditing the accounts and transactions and expressing an opinion on the financial statements of the municipality and it boards based on the audit.

Amendments made to the Sign Bylaw Council received the Planning report “Amendments to the Town of Essex Sign Bylaw” and further adopted Bylaw 1834, which introduces new regulations related to the removal of abandoned signage.

Administration sought approval of revisions to the Sign By-law to address signage advertising or identifying an activity, business, or service that has ceased thereby rendering the sign obsolete.

The Bylaw introduces the definition of abandoned signs, the 90-day forgiveness period, and the 15-day Continued on Page 7

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• School’s back in session

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Whether you are a fan of classwork or not, Labour Day has passed and school is now back in session.

I was not particularly fond of school when I was a student. It was okay. I could not wait to get out of elementary school. I did not feel as if I fitted in well there. In addition, I was a student that seemed to have to work longer and harder than my classmates to receive mostly mediocre grades back then, so I was not a fan of the additional homework.

I much preferred high school.

There were many more students there, so I was able to find a few different groups I enjoyed hanging out with. For whatever reason, my grades were a lot better in high school, too. And, I didn’t have to work as hard to get those grades as I did when I was younger. Well, for the most part, anyway.

It never really seemed to matter how much effort I put into my math homework, and how much I wanted to conquer the subject, it never really happened. I was so stubborn, I took the subject all the way into grade 12,

even though I only needed the grade 10 credit.

I guess there was this thing inside of me that hoped that proverbial light would go off in my head and all of a sudden, I would unlock the mystical door of equations. It never happened, much to my chagrin.

I most enjoyed my time at Fanshawe College when I studied radio-broadcasting. There, I really got to tap into this side of me that was way more fun that my usual self that was always very serious.

I still like to learn. And that is something this job continuously provides for me. There is always something new to learn about. I especially enjoy learning about our local history. That is something I wish the government would incorporate into the school curriculum.

I always loved history, but disliked history class. I found it so boring. I had a few teachers teach the class by writing notes on the blackboard or by using an overhead projector. It was awful. I don’t think a whole lot of critical information

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Farm shows, fall fairs, and harvest

about prominent historical figures was absorbed that way. Even though there was typically some discussion after what seemed like an eternity of writing, I think the atmosphere in the class was pretty deflated by that time and any excitement I may have had to learn had already disintegrated.

Even though I may be done school now, I find myself trying to continue to learn. When I get to turn on the TV, for instance, I find myself mostly watching documentaries.

I especially love learning about ancient civilizations. I am one who believes the world is way older than main-stream thinking suggests, and I love getting to listen to those who have dedicated their lives to uncovering the secrets of our past challenge common historical conclusions through developing new theories.

by Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

September signals the start of many things in our rural communities. School gets underway. Harvest continues in full swing. And farm shows and fall fairs provide destinations to network, gather new ideas, catch up with friends, and speculate about the fall weather.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) looks forward to fall events where we can meet with members to catch up on local issues in rural communities and talk about the activities we’ve been advocating on with all levels of government. As a grassroots-driven organization, OFA relies on input and feedback directly from members to guide our advocacy efforts and focus our resources.

Look us up at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, September 10-12 in Woodstock where OFA board members and Member Service Representatives are on hand to talk with members in Federation House.

You’ll also find several of our Benefit Program partners on hand to review the exclusive programs and offers available to OFA members. The Honda ATV draw is back and members can enter to win. As part of an ongoing campaign on road safety, we’ve added new daily ATV safety demos in partnership with Honda.

The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo

offers another great opportunity for OFA members to stop by OFA’s exhibit and talk about issues and concerns happening in their rural communities and on their farms. It’s also a great way to see regions across the province, and this year’s event on September 1721 is in the northern Ontario town of Verner in West Nipissing.

There will be no shortage of topics to cover at these events, or in tailgate discussions during harvest. Many of us are anxiously waiting to see how spring planting challenges will play out in fall harvest results. And OFA has been advocating on behalf of members on issues around trade, rural broadband, risk management programs, activists, and road safety. We look forward to meeting and catching up with many of you at fall events.

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Letter to the Editor Pride Flag at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Dear Editor; The rainbow “Pride” flag has been flying at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Essex since August 11th. The decision to fly this flag, along with the Canadian flag, was made by the leadership because our church community feels blessed by the many ways we have experienced the wonder and diversity of God’s Creation, especially the many individuals God has placed in our lives.

Over the years, we have welcomed individuals from Community Living to worship, pasta dinners, and more. We see wonder and beauty in their faces.

We find joy in their joy and hope in their hope.

We have been blessed to meet people from a variety of minority groups. A recent wedding of a member of our family, where both

partners had been born in Tanzania, had our congregation singing and dancing alongside.

We have also had a chance to meet many people who are part of the LGBTQ2+ community. It saddens us that, as welcoming as our community is, these friends still ask if they are safe in our church. All too often people of faith have been critical of those who are LGBTQ2+. They have used hurtful words like ‘abomination’ and sought to exclude this group from full participation in our communities.

Admittedly, even our own Church has sought to exclude, as the national gathering of the Anglican Church of Canada this past July saw the failure of a change to the Marriage Canon that would create space for the marriage of same sex couples in our churches. It is important to know that this was a failure in polity. The vast

majority of individuals supported the change.

Unfortunately, the 62 percent of Bishops who voted in favour left that group short of the twothirds majority required to make change.

Instead, the Church has been given space to explore local options which will enable marriage equality throughout a large portion of the country, including our area.

To all those who have felt the pain of this

behaviour, we extend our deep and heartfelt apology. No one should feel unsafe in a place of worship. No one should feel a need to hide part of who they are to be accepted by people of faith. No one should feel unwelcome.

When we look into the faces of those we know who belong to the LGBTQ2+ community, we see beauty. We trust that God has fearfully and wonderfully made all people and that includes

every member of the LGBTQ2+ community.

And we believe that God loves everyone no matter what we look like, what challenges we face, or who we love.

God loves all people and, through our faith in Jesus, we are called to love as Jesus loved – unconditionally.

The flag is a sign that we choose love. We choose to accept, embrace and welcome all people.

As it is said in the letter to the Hebrews: “Let

mutual love continue.

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.”

(Heb 13:1-2).

May angels continue to bless our congregation and community.

Yours faithfully, The Rev’d Chris Brouillard-Coyle, Rector

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Essex Mayor seeks action on shoreline erosion

by Adam Gault Essex Mayor Larry Snively called on Essex County Council to take action on the continuing issue of soil erosion along the Lake Erie shoreline during the County Council meeting held on the evening of Wednesday, September 4.

The meeting highlighted the issues caused by portions of the Great Lakes System rising higher this summer than has ever been recorded, since record keeping began in 1918.

Essex’s Mayor stated he would like to see Essex County Council, along with its administration, form a committee to approach senior levels of provincial and federal government for additional funding for shoreline protection along the beleaguered coastline.

“You’re talking probably a quarter mile of ground being eroded, year-after-year,” Snively explained, referencing some of the hardest-hit areas in the region.

“I think we could be the leaders at this level here to push for funding down here.”

An abnormally wet spring, earlier this year, has played a significant factor in this year’s record levels, with winter thaw and extensive precipitation leading to stream flows into the Great Lakes being well above average.

This led to extensive flooding issues in and around Essex County this year, as well as a contributing factor in poor water quality and swim advisory warnings at many area beaches.

Citing an upcoming Special Planning Advisory Meeting in London this coming September 14, Mayor Snively added that the event would provide an excellent opportunity to bring attention to this concern to those senior government members planning to be in attendance at the event.

“I think we should all be in attendance in that meeting in September, we have to do something,” Snively said.

“We have to get the Mayor of Windsor involved, there’s been damage all the way along Windsor. I think if we all got together and pushed, and all be at that meeting, we could push senior levels of government.”

Essex County Warden Gary McNamara stated that Essex County and its municipalities would be in attendance for the London meeting, and that funding from the Ontario Green Investment Fund and additional climate change initiatives from the federal level may be allocated to help reinforce Essex County’s shoreline.

“I do believe we need to put pressure, there’s no question,” McNamara said, adding that he had spoken to Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, on the issue, and that he was interested in visiting Essex County to see the damage first hand. “I think it’s important that we have a plan of attack before it’s really needed.”

OPP conducts Distracted Driving Campaign (August 30-September 2, 2019) Essex County statistics are in submitted to EFP Once again, during the Labour Day long weekend traffic initiative, Essex County detachment members led the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region in

enforcement actions.

During the annual Distracted Driving Campaign that ran August 30 - September 2, 2019, Essex County OPP report the following charges: • Speeding - 202 • Stunt Driving -1 • Distracted Driving -12 • Hazardous Moving

Violations - 16 • Other Highway Traffic Act - 35 • Liquor Licence Act - 5 • Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act - 16 • Impaired by Alcohol - 2 • Other Criminal Code Offences - 1 • Marine Offences - 2 • Drug Offences - 2 “Our members continue to dedicate themselves to the safety of the residents and visitors to Essex County by maintaining

a strong visual presence on our roadways. By proactively deterring would be violators and through enforcement further deterring those who commit offences under the Highway Traffic Act and related statutes, we aim to further reduce personal injury collisions and fatalities alike.”

- Jamie Smith, Staff Sergeant Traffic and Marine Essex County OPP

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Essex Council notes... removal period. It also adds provisions for accessible parking space signage.

The report to Council noted a statutory public meeting was held on August 6, 2019.

Policy Planner, Jeff Watson, noted the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program provides for funding for sign replacement and abandonment, but the Planning Department will come to Council about changes to the program in the neat future.

Accessible Parking Provisions Council received the Planning report “Accessible Parking Provisions in the General Zoning Bylaw and Sign Bylaw” and adopted Bylaw 1848, for new accessible parking

standards for the Town of Essex in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Funding approved for new economic development website Essex Council approved $30,000 in funding from the contingency reserve to cover costs associated with the development and implementation of a new economic development website and related marketing activities.

In a report Nelson Silveira, Essex’s Economic Development Officer, prepared, it was outlined that administration is currently undertaking a complete revamp of the Town’s corporate website in an effort to provide a more accessible online

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experience for all visitors.

Alongside the creation of the new corporate site will be the development of an economic microsite, which will ensure the “seamless” launch of the new webpage.

The new site will focus on providing information to prospective investors, entrepreneurs, and business decision-makers, showcasing the Town’s top industry sectors, their strategic advantages, available commercial/ industrial properties, as well as municipal incentives to drive business to the town. $18,000 of the allocated funds will be used to cover the design of the page, site upload, MLS available lands feature, URL, and hosting costs, with the remaining $12,000 being used for the cost of marketing, promotion, and content development.

Council receives findings of Essex and Harrow Centre Walkabouts Through a report Nelson Silveira, Essex’s Economic Development Officer, prepared, Essex Council received the results from surveys carried out in Essex and Harrow Centres this past March.

The surveys were conducted when Council toured both of the municipality’s downtown cores to address issues pertaining to commercial, parking, the general physical state, and public Continued on Page 10

57th Annual Cottam Fall Fair & Horse Festival - Sunday, September 15, 2019 - 8am - 4pm at Ridgeview Park Cottam Rotary Club Members

The Cottam Rotary has served the community for over 75 years. The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

The Rotary Club will host and celebrate the 57th Annual Fall Fair and Horse Festival!

Join the community on Sunday, September 15th, 2019 at Ridgeview Park in Cottam for this

fun family event. It will offer FREE pony rides, bouncy castles, a parade, and activities for children of all ages.

The Rotary Club will also provide a delicious pancake breakfast, as well as a chili cook off and bbq lunch for a small fee.

There will be live entertainment throughout the afternoon, a horseshoe pitch, and local vendors to keep the “big kids” happy too!

Schedule of events continued on Page 8.

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57th Annual Cottam Fall Fair & Horse Festival - Sunday, September 15, 2019 - 8am - 4pm at Ridgeview Park -

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00am-11:00am - Pancake Breakfast 10:00am-4:00pm - Vendors Market Opens 10:00am-4:00pm - Kids Activities 10:00am Horse Demonstration - Sarah Parks Horsemanship 11:00am - Horseshoe Pitch Sign up opens - open to all!

Noon - Parade (Starts at Trinity

Voice Of Inspiration “Many people are good at talking about what they are doing, but in fact do little.

Others do a lot but don’t talk about it; they are the ones who make a community live.” ~ Jean Vanier

Anglican Church and ends at Ridgeview Park) Noon-4:00pm - Rotary BBQ 12:30pm - Chili cook-off 1:00pm-4:00pm Free Pony Rides - Sarah Parks Horsemanship 1:00pm-4:00pm - Free Face painting and characters from Enchanted Adventure Parties Please contact us if you would like to join us as a volunteer!

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EPS looks forward to a new year with a focus on making math fun

On their first day of school, on Monday, September 9, a few of the senior kindergarten students showed off their excitement to learn math this schoolyear.

by Sylene Argent The first week of school was busy at Essex Public School (EPS) as students and teachers learned what the 2019/2020 schoolyear will be like moving forward.

On Tuesday, September 3, the majority of the EPS students enjoyed their first day back at school and celebrated with a schoolwide assembly.

During that assembly, the students and teachers received two messages to kick off the schoolyear on the right foot: be kind, which brought awareness to anti-bullying, and be respectful, which included not just towards each other and their teachers, but school equipment, too.

School Principal Bruno Pallotto said EPS has registered many new students across the grade spectrum this year, and suspects that is could be because many families are moving into the area.

“We’ve welcomed many new students. It is exciting,” he said, noting the overall student count for the school is 615 this year. Though the student count fluctuates each year, this is an average number of pupils at the local public

elementary school.

EPS’s 100-plus Junior and Senior Kindergarten students began school this Monday.

“It’s been a great day,” Pallotto said as the kindergarten students were welcomed to the school. “Some of the staff members have been preparing for today for three weeks.”

The kindergarten students enjoy play-based learning, but using tools and representatives to continue to learn, especially in mathematics, is something that is encouraged to all students at EPS. First and foremost, Pallotto said, focus will be on making EPS a safe and inclusive school, where students will be inspired to learn.

It is important for students to feel comfortable in school, so that they can learn. And, part of learning is to take risks and make mistakes, Pallotto noted.

“Through making mistakes, we know children are learning,” he said, adding that another important component of learning is by giving students time to have purposeful talks on school subjects as they can learn a lot from each other. Those productive conversations are a great way to engage all students, especially in the more challenging subject of math as it gives every student an access point to the material.

At EPS, educators, Pallotto said, are trying to

build the children’s conceptual understanding of math so that they can understand the material and problem solve.

“We engage them with real world problems, so they can see the value in math,” he said, adding that this year, school-wide math problems will be hosted for all the students. Teachers will be able to use those problems and tweak them to suit the curriculum for the grades they teach.

“We want our children comfortable with math. We want them to say, ‘here at Essex Public School, we are mathematicians,” Pallotto said, adding this year he plans to be engaged in the students’ learning so they can feed off his excitement for math.

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St. Mary’s baseball hosts end-of-season tourney submitted to EFP On Saturday, over 300 local athletes participated in the much-anticipated, annual St. Mary’s Baseball adult league

tournament, which was held at Co-An Park in McGregor.

The 10 men’s teams and nine ladies’ teams participated in championships

Essex Council notes... amenities of the Town’s centres.

Councillors’ scores on the various topics of the surveys ranged from “Excellent” to “Needs Improvement,” with transportation and related signage being a common thread in areas sought to improve.

“I think this is a really good activity that we do [the walkabouts], and I know that something [that] came up a couple of years ago was wayfinding signage,” Councillor Sherry Bondy said, addressing Silveira. She asked if this was something that could be addressed in the future.

“Administration is currently working on something, hopefully [it] will be out shortly,” Silveira explained, adding the logistics of sign placing is something that would need to be explored.

Through continued Walkabouts, Essex hopes to enhance communications and community

engagement, and continue to strive towards improving the municipality’s flagship downtowns.

Parking Lot Control Exemption Approved As part of the development of a new subdivision, Essex Council approved Bylaw 1847, authorizing a parking lot control exemption (PCLE) to permit the development of the first phase of the Essex Town Centre Subdivision.

The subdivision in question was split into 21 blocks by the registered plan of the subdivision approved by Essex Council in 2006.

This was predicated by the option to further subdivide each block into a variety of residential units, including single, semidetached, and town homes.

Granting the PCLE allows the blocks to be subdivided into the various housing types.

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also necessitated the development of a traffic impact assessment. At this time, it is still under review with the County, however, no impediments to the start of Phase 1 of the development have been detected.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman asked if the passing of the new Bylaw would result in any additional development.

Essex Policy Planner, Jeff Watson, responded that no new development would be allowed with the Bylaw, but would allow the removal of the hold of Phase 1 for the project.

NoM to be discussed at September 16 meeting At the next Council meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy would like to have a discussion about continued concerns with Gore Road and the 8th concession, including water puddling and damage.

games that begin at 9 a.m. that morning.

Play continued until 6 p.m. Players were then treated to dinner, which was provided to all players as part of their registration.

Typically, throughout the baseball season, regular season play is hosted at St. Mary’s Park in Maidstone, but the end-ofthe season tourney takes place traditionally

at Co-An Park.

In addition, two final men’s games were played back at St. Mary’s Park on Sunday, September 8, to determine which group would have championship bragging rights until next year.

Through St. Mary’s Baseball League, 39 teams enjoyed this season through the four full youth leagues and the two adult leagues available.

According to its social media page, Elaine’s Garden Market ended up winning the Ladies’ A Division championship. The Essex Legion won the C Men’s Division, and Maidstone Tree Farm was crowned league champs on Sunday.

In addition, the tournament was a great way to celebrate 39-years of baseball at St. Mary’s Park.

New members are always welcome to join St. Mary’s baseball. Registration typically takes place in February.

For more information, log onto https:// www.facebook.com/stmaryspk/

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Libro Prosperity Fund splits $70,000 between three regional programs - Essex Centre BIA gets $15,000 to host “Win this Space” -

by Sylene Argent After providing community organizations an opportunity to apply for a grant through the annual Prosperity Fund, Libro Credit Union worked its way through Essex County last Wednesday afternoon to hand out some financial support to lucky winners.

Through the 2019 Prosperity Fund program, Libro Credit Union presented a total of $460,000 to

various recipients across Southwestern Ontario; $70,000 of which was presented to support three local programs.

The Essex Centre BIA was presented $15,000 to host a “Win this Space Essex” program, which will be similar to the program the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce hosted last year.

Lori Atkinson, Libro’s Regional Manager for

Windsor-Essex, presented the grant to representatives of the Essex Centre BIA inside the Heritage Gardens Park pavilion it helped install with the Town of Essex last year.

Through the Win this Space Essex program, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to apply to be a part of a competition.

Participants will be able to work on a business plan with the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre.

Eventually, through a competitive process, a panel of judges will determine the finalists.

The winner will receive $1000 a month for a year to put towards leasing an Essex Centre commercial storefront.

The remaining funding will be put towards hosting and promoting the program.

Terri GrondinSweet, the Essex Centre BIA’s Chairperson (who removed herself from any discussion or decisionmaking in regards to this program as a Libro employee) said the local business improvement area is very excited to partner with Libro and the WindsorSmall Business Centre to host the Win this Space Essex program.

She added the BIA is pleased to offer the community a program that may help local entrepreneurs get their commercial storefront ready. Even though there will only be one winner in the program, many will

benefit as they learn what it takes to own a business by working with the Small Business Centre in creating a business plan. It will also help strengthen Essex economically.

Atkinson’s feelings about the program were reflective of GrondinSweet’s.

She said nobody knows Libro better than Essex.

“Why we exist is to grow prosperity in Southwestern Ontario,” she said, adding this is a financial institution that re-invests profits back into the community.

While presenting the cheque, Atkinson said she believes Libro is partnering with three “Win this Space” programs throughout Southwestern Ontario through the 2019 Prosperity Fund.

Libro Credit Union

also provided $45,000 to the LaSalle Hang Out for Youth for the LaSalle Young Leadership Program. This will target at-risk youth, ages 1418, to develop leadership and employment sills, job training, and a community support network through organized volunteering.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex County received $10,000 for its Supported Employment Training Program, which assists youth with a diagnosed learning disability.

The funds will go toward assisting participants to develop the skills needed to find and maintain employment, including social skills, interview preparation, and communication skills.

Voice Of Inspiration “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” ~ Gustav Mahler

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Tractor: Int. 886 dsl, 3900 hrs, cab, 18.4x34 rear tires, two outlets, 2 speed PTO, tractor is in mint condition, one owner purchased new in 1980; Duals: 18.4x34 T-rail duals; Planting: Kearney planter as described when purchased in 2004 -JD 7000 series 6 row narrow Maximerge corn planter complete w/new 2000 series Kinze row units, dry fert. boxes, dbl. disc openers, brush metre (blue & black) , finger pickup, Keeton seed firmer & Computer Trak 100 w/power module, has planted 1103 acres since purchase & is in mint condition; IH model 510 – 16 run grain drill w/pull behind covering chain; Sprayer & Water Tank: Hardie TL300 – 45’ boom, 300 gal tank, purchased new in 2004, completely winterized, has sprayed less than 2000 acres, has 4 sets of tips w/1303 Hardie diaphragm pump, chemical inducter & 10 gal foam marker unit; 500 gal plastic water tank; Wagons: two Derynck 500 bu gravity wagons, duals all around, both w/roll tarps, one w/lights; two Turnco model 225 gravity wagons; small gravity for seed; Tillage: 18’6” Triple K pull type cult. w/roller harrows; Triple OK 4 furrow spring reset plow, new points & real good mouldboards; 20’ – 3 section sprocket packer will sell as one unit; 14’ IH wheel disc w/good blades; 15’ foldable land leveler; Auger, Grain Cleaner, Rotary Hoe, Cultivator, Chopper: Feterel model 85 grain cleaner w/2 HP motor; Farm King model 731 PTO auger; 6 row 2 ph 30” Triple K cult.; 4 section pull type rotary hoe; 5’ pull type Mohawk chopper; Machinery Trailer: double axel trailer w/16’ bed & Marshall 8-14.5 tires; Grain Bin & Accessories: 2200 bu. grain bin, aeration floor, 2 HP motor; selling separate will be the sweep auger and approx. 50’ electric cable; Snowmobile: Everest model 340, good body & seat, needs new carburetor; Other Items: 3 spare tires on rims for 500 bu. wagons; other tires; tarps; platform scale; plus a few other misc. items. Note: very few misc. items. This will not be a long sale.

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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.00/hour.

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March 16 – October 30, 2020. $14.00/hr, 40-70 hrs a week, 5-7 days a week. Work is outside. Duties include pruning, tying, suckering, hoeing, harvesting, putting on/removing blankets, and general farm work. No experience or education necessary. Send resume, with actual vineyard/farm references, if any, to info@ 36-1t oxleyestatewinery.com.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF Lucy Bernadette GRABOWIECKI late of the Town of Essex, Ontario.

All claims against the Estate of Lucy Bernadette GRABOWIECKI, late of Town of Essex, who died on or about May 15, 2019, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee not later than November 15, 2019. Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted.

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Essex Ravens Atom AE Open Season submitted to EFP Players from the Essex Raven Atom AE hockey team put away their ball gloves and laced up their skates this past week to open up the 20192020 Bluewater Hockey League season.

During the week, the team played a home and away exhibition series with the Belle River Canadiens. In Wednesday’s contest, Belle River defeated the home team by a score of 5-2. Goal scorers for the Ravens were Nathen Alvar and Teagan Lu. Assists were added by Ellis Fleming, Brody St. John, and a pair from Owen Ralph.

The following evening, the team from Essex travelled down the road to Belle River for a rematch with the Canadiens. The team played much better in all aspects of the game, but came away with a similar result in a 2-1 loss. Bryson Snelgrove had a great game in the net for the Ravens. The lone goal scorer was Easton Moffat, assisted

by Teagan Lu. On Sunday, the

Tecumseh Eagles came to Essex for the opening game of the Bluewater Hockey League season.

It looked like a new Essex hockey team on the ice for this one. The Ravens skated hard from start to finish, with stellar goaltending from Connor Leroux and the team was able to skate away with a convincing 10-2 win.

Scoring in this match was Nathen Alvar with the hat trick, Easton Moffat with a pair, and singles going to Teagan Lu, Owen Ryan, Brody St. John, Jaden Daraiche, and Austin Hamilton.

Hamilton and Brady Simpson chipped in with three assists apiece, and Nathan Ford and Ellis Fleming added a pair.

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WESTLAKE, Robert Charles “Bob” - was born on Jesus’ birthday in 1931 and went home to be with Jesus on Monday, September 2, 2019. Bob was a kind, loving man with a huge farmer’s heart!

He was also known as the chicken whisperer. He was married for 64 years to Florence Joanne (nee Teskey). Proud and loving Dad to Glenn (Laurie), Daniel (Gail), Margaret Koomans (Richard) and Mary Stewart (John). Adored Grandpa of Tonya, Rob (Christy), Jason (Sherri), Amy, Nicole (Shawn), Justin (Tina), Danielle, Rachel (Dave), Jonathan, Matthew, Rebecca and his great grandchildren, Elijah, Aaron, Kaitlyn, Emily, Alexander (Chloe), Dakota, Blake, Madison, Mikayla, Mitchel, Alyssa, Frances, Florence and his great great grandson Ezra. Predeceased by his parents, Charles and Minnie Westlake, and his siblings, Phyllis Neuert (Arnold) and Jack Westlake (Shirley). Survived by his in-laws of Alan Teskey (Sharon), Elaine Rutledge (Bill) and Lea-Anne Lee (Richard). Bob retired after 30 years of service with Chrysler Canada. He was a member of Essex Baptist Church where he served as usher, trustee and deacon over the years. He dedicated his life to his family and will be forever missed. The family would like to give special thanks for the wonderful care Bob received at Windsor Regional Met Campus. Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-7764233) on Thursday and on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Essex Baptist Church, 71 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Bob’s life. Pastor Haynes officiated. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or the Essex Baptist Church would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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THIBODEAU, Rachel Irene - passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 with family by her side at 75 years of age. She is now reunited with her late husband Real (May 24, 2019). Loving Mother of Suzanne, late Lucienne (1967), Monique and Michelle.

Dearest sister of Cecile Fassette (Cleo), Yvonne Allard (Raymond), Paul Dupuis (Carol), Corinne Cabana (Leo), Madeline Bisson (George) and William Dupuis (Claire).

Rachel enjoyed traveling and camping. Family was very important to her. The family wishes to thank Dr. Stressman and the staff at the Emara Centre for their care and compassion. Visiting took place at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex on Saturday, September 7, 2019 until Mass of the Resurrection. Fr. Dave Boutette officiated. Interment followed at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Staples. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice or Transition to Betterness by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. __________________________________________________

CHAUVIN, Eugene - passed away peacefully in Windsor on August 26, 2019 at 79 years of age. Son of the late Leonard and Monica Chauvin. Dear father of Lori Chauvin (John Jones) of Florida. Treasured grandfather of Lilli Stach. Loving brother of Robert Chauvin (Carmel), Ernest Chauvin, Margaret Little (Jim), Theresa Gallant (Ben), Marion Gignac (Mike) and the late Don Chauvin (Gail). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Eugene was a truck driver for over 50 years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus # 2844 in McGregor. He had a kind and generous heart; someone who would give you the shirt off his back. Eugene will be dearly missed. A private burial has already taken place.

What’s Going On...

SEPT. 14  MONTHLY MARKETPLACE  St Pauls Church, 92 St Paul ST. Essex from 10am - 2pm - unique local vendors, books, baked goods, & more. For info: 519-980-4942.

SEPT. 14  BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC GENERAL MEETING  at Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville at 1:00 pm. Guest Speaker – Ruth Nicholson UE. SEPT. 15  57TH COTTAM FALL FAIR & HORSE FESTIVAL 8am - 4pm at Ridgeview Park. Canned goods for the local food bank. For info: www.facebook.com/rotarycottam SEPT. 20 & 21  LASALLE RENDEZVOUS VOYAGER  at Gil Maure Park, 1180 Front Rd., LaSalle. Friday 10-4, Sat.10-9. Explore history. Free! For info: lasalle.ca/rendezvous SEPT. 21  MASON APPLEYARD OPEN HOUSE FUNDRAISER  11am - 3pm at Belle River District High School Gym - For info: www.aboderespite.ca OR 519-839-4246.

SEPT. 25 THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Essex Retirees’ at 7:30pm. Marg Dudley on Keukenhof gardens & bulbs, plant & seed exch.

SEPT. 28 & 29  ESSEX COUNTY IN THE WAR OF 1812  At Fort Malden, Amherstburg.

Sat. 10am - 5pm & Sun.10am - 3pm. Encampment, speakers, demontrations, & more.

SEPT. 29  NEW COATS FOR KIDS PASTA DINNER  from 4 - 7p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall. Tickets at door & take-out. Proceeds to purchase new winter coats.

OCT. 5  THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION  at 9 a.m. at ORCHARD VIEW GOLF COURSE, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven. For info, contact Paul at 519-738-3476.

OCT. 15  ESSEX BLOOD SERVICES  at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave. W., Essex, ON from 1-7pm. www.blood.ca for more dates and information.

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates.

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

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Bethel-Maidstone United

Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for worship, and coffee hour to follow.

Preschool Playtime will resume Thursday, September 12. Caregivers sponsorship by: and kids ages 0-4 are invited to drop in anytime between 9:30 am and 12 pm.

The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.”

Please bring your canned goods and or donations.

There will be no September UCW Fresh food. Friendly neighbours Meeting.

See you in October.

On Sunday, September 15 there will be a Session Meeting in the Heritage 191 Talbot St. S., Essex Room after the service. After the Session Meeting, there will be a Christmas Bazaar Planning Meeting.

We will host a Movie Night on Friday, September 20th, featuring “Still Mine”, staring James Cromwell and Genevieve Salvation Army Essex Church Bujold.

“A love story that touches the heart”. Doors open at submitted by Carolyn Barnett We invite you to join us for Family Worship Sundays at 10:30 6:30pm. All welcome.

The Session Meeting has been moved to Sunday, September a.m. This fall Major Jim Hann will be focusing on the series “The Master’s Hand,”looking at times when God the Father spoke in 22nd after the service and will take place in the Heritage Room.

Join us for our first fall Bingo Night on Friday, September the Old Testament.

Thanks to the ladies who provide baked goods for our coffee 27th. The fun begins at 7pm in the church hall. Please remember your donation for the Essex Food Bank. Fun for all time after Sunday services.

SA Connections has resumed on Tuesdays from 10a.m. - ages, everyone welcome!

You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com.

1p.m. Join us and meet new friends, enjoy fellowship, food and a variety of activities and interesting programs. All are welcome Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number to attend this free community program. At 1p.m., Major Jim will is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am lead a Bible Study on the book of Luke.This is open to all as well. - 1pm.

Messy Church will be held Thursday, September 26th from 6:00 - 7:45p.m. Bring the family out to experience church Essex Retirees’ Social Club Nelson St. Denis had high score at Saturday afternoon in a different way, that includes dinner, crafts, and activities, Pepper, Dorothy Fields second, Diana Dennis third, and Tom contemporary worship and music.

Dewhurst had a low score.

Nelson St. Denis had high score at Monday night Pepper.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Audrey Stanley had ten peppers and Kevin Edwards had low Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our score.

Pasta Dinner last Friday here at St. Paul’s.

Don Ames had high score at Wednesday night Pepper.

Our next marketplace takes place on Saturday, September Wayne Rawson had the most peppers and Betty DeBlois had 14th from 10am - 2pm.

The next Communion Service at Iler Lodge is Thursday, low score.

Edna Chevalier had high score at Thursday night Bridge and September 19 at 10:30 am.

Our Thrive Dinners are back! Our next dinner takes place on Pauline Olafson came in second.

Sunday, September 22nd, starting at 5pm at St. Paul’s. Food, Essex United Church fellowship, and programming for families. No cost!

On Sunday, September 15th, join us for worship. Everyone is Visit online at: www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page.

Phone: 519-776-7711. Email: office@stpaulstrinity.org. Located welcome. Ian Phillips will be our guest. His message is “Finding Our Way Home.” at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex.

519-776-4255

For the month of September, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank.

Coming in September: Line Dancing returns on Wednesday, September 18th. Our Semi-annual Yard Sale will be on September 27 and 28. It will include our Bake Sale and Lunch on Friday, September 27th .

From the Essex United Church Official Board: We have started our search for a new minister! Please keep our church family in your prayers.

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church! Please join us this Sunday morning at 10:30am for our Worship Service, which also includes Sunday School for our youth along with a well supervised Nursery. We invite everyone to stay for coffee and conversation immediately following the service.

Our Faith Family would like thank everyone who supported our Pie Tent at the Harrow Fair.

Something New – On Sunday, September 29th we will have a “Blessing of the Animals” service. You are invited to bring your pet or a picture of the pet. Perhaps you have a picture of a pet that has passed, but you still hold close in your heart. Photos sent to us by Sept. 26th can be displayed on the video screen.

Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.

Golden Year’s Golf Report On September 5, with the exception of Andy Orsini’s 8 aces, the rust was evident as 43 golfers managed only 57 aces on the day.

The best score for 9 holes went to Randy Nash, with 17.

Nash also had the best score, over 18 holes, with a 34 as well as toping the scoreboard with his score of 74, over 36 holes.

In team play, first place went to Team 6 (Colleen Pearse, Al Christie, Lloyd Honey), with a score of 239. Second place was a tie between Team 5 (Andy Orsini, Gerrit Vriesen, Barb Murphy) and Team 2 (Bryon Walker, Moe Scratch, Randy Nash). Team 14 (Al Rutter, Barry Sweet, Gail Turk) took the third place position on the day.

Essex Christian Reformed Church 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 10:00am with guest speaker Pastor Paul Droogers and his family from Drayton, ON. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a Soup and Sandwich/Bun luncheon.

Mark your calendars, GEMS and Cadets will begin on Monday, September 16 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. This is a great club for girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 where we participate in Bible studies, crafts, and games. All are welcome to attend.

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

Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with children 19 months - 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities.

Wednesdays (September 25 - November 13) at 10:30 am. For children 19 months - 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library.

BABY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with infants birth - 18 months of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program is full of rhythm, rhymes, fingerplays, bounces, tickles, music, songs and simple stories. Wednesdays (September 25 - November 13) at 11:00 am. For children birth -18 months of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library.

HOW TO SURVIVE UNDER STRESS: CREATING BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE - Identify behaviour patterns that may contribute to stress and discover practical approaches, exercises and tips to shift your mindset to manage ANY stressful situation.

Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 pm. Ages: Adult. Register online or at the library.

COTTAM BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. Tuesdays (September 24 - November 12) at 1:15 pm. For children under 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library.

MCGREGOR BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes, and activities. Tuesdays (September 24 - November 12) at 1:30 pm. For children under 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Sunday was Promotion Sunday. Pastor Jay spoke on ACM’s vision for the future: Encounter, Empower, and Impact.

Our next Prayer Night is on September 17th.

ASOKA classes, September 22nd-October 13th. Classes include: Foundations #1, Supernatural Healing, Stones of Remembrance and Unstuck. Sign up at the Connect Centre.

Thrive groups begin in October.

Titian Ministries Mini Golf Fundraiser is on October 6th.

Early Sunday Morning Prayer and Worship is at 8:30am.

Sunday Service is at 10am. Come and join us!

Intercessory Prayer for Canada is held on Fridays, between 10:30am to noon.

For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca.

Be Blessed!

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or by appointment by calling Judy Jobin at 519-737-6628. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out!

Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. All are welcome.

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

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Continued from Page 15 Woodslee Friendship Club Winners for Friday, August 30th Euchre were: Charlie Chevalier, Irene Gignac, Roger Monchamp, Bernadette Renaud, Joanne Diesbourg, George Sutherland, Ray Brooker, and Richard Dahl.

On Monday, September 2nd, the Euchre winners were: Audrey Stanley, Dave Sylvester, Janece McLaughlin, Terry Belleau, and Roger Monchamp.

On Wednesday, the Pepper winners were: Theresa Rivait , Mary Lou Chibi, Roger Monchamp, Wilma Clarke, Gail Koziana, Debbie Monchamp, and Charlie Chevalier.

On Friday, September 7th, the Euchre winners were: LeRoy Davison, Edna Chevalier, Irene Gignac, George Davidson, Fran McKim, Mary Demarse, and Richard Dahl.

For Club information, call Claire at 519-723-4694

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead the service.

Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List.

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

Our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner is on Saturday, October 5 From 3:30 7:00pm. Dine in or take out. For tickets or more information, contact Elaine Mailloux at: 519-890-6312.

Holy Name of Jesus Church

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We keep in our prayers Brittney, Christina, Dan, Debra, Barb, David, Greg, Stephen, Tyler, Cecile, Cynthia, and Sheila. The Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Nelson & Kathleen Brackell, given by Howard Brackell.

The Trinity Pie Ladies are taking orders for Cherry and Apple pies. There are two sizes, individual size and 10 inches. You can place your orders by leaving a message with Sharon at: 519-839-4579 or with Brenda at: 519-839-5184 or also by leaving a message with the church at: 519-839-5303. Pick up will be Saturday, October 5.

We welcome all to join us Sunday mornings at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam.

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Our doors are open to all for Family Worship on Sunday, September 15, at 10:00am.

Phil Hernandez and the Sure Foundation will bring us a time of music. Fellowship will follow the service with a light lunch. All are welcome.

Melo Clinic and Pregnancy Centre are holding its Annual Gala Fundraiser on Friday, September 20, 6pm at Ciociaro Club. See Judy Newman for tickets.

Please remember in prayer the shut-ins and those in nursing homes.

Thank you to everyone who sponsored, participated, coached this year’s baseball teams at St. Mary’s Park. See you next year!

Last chance to sign up for the annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Willow Creek. Registration to golf is at the back of the Church.

Mark your calendars for our K of C Council’s annual New Coats for Kids Pasta Dinner on Sunday, September 29th at Holy Name of Jesus parish hall. Tickets from Gord Edwards or at the door.

The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is opened every Saturday from 9a.m. to noon

The K of C is organizing a new parish photo directory. Please register you and or your family now in the Gather Space.

The K of C is having a golf tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Woodland Hills. Register by contacting Terry at 519-982-4552. The first Fish Fry of the season is on Friday, September 13th from 4:30 - 7:00p.m. with take out available.

Essex and Maidstone K of C are sponsoring a Pasta Dinner for “Coats for Kids” on Sunday, September 29th at 4p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall. Tickets available from K of C members, parish office, or at the door. All proceeds to purchase new winter coats for our local needy children.

Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eye glasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table.

Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers.

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Canadian Tire Essex Pirates - Minor football report 1960 Monarch in same family since new

1960 Monarch Lucerne at All-Ford car show at Essex Railway Station.

Joe Romanowski lives in Windsor, Ontario. On the afternoon of Friday, June 7, he drove to the third annual All-Ford Car Show at the historic Essex Railway Station in the town of Essex. He parked in front of the station in his 1960 Monarch Lucerne 2-door hardtop, a car his father had purchased in April of 1960 for $3495 from Webster Motors, a well-known Ford and Monarch dealership many years ago in Windsor.

Joe now owns the car, which has been in the same family since new 59 years ago!

It is still in excellent original condition and would look good in anyone’s driveway.

Under the hood is a 383 cubic inch V8 engine producing 280 horsepower.

The car was built at the Ford plant in Oakville, one of 767 of this particular model.

It was rare even when new and many times more rare today.

The Monarch (a Mercury with Monarch trim) was introduced in Canada in 1946 to supply Ford dealers with a car in the medium-price field. Another dealer line was set up to sell Mercury and Lincoln, with the new Mercury 114 (based on Ford) to give those dealers a car to sell in the low-price field. This new arrangement gave Ford of Canada a total of 1100 dealerships across the country, a 58% increase over the prewar years.

In 1958, no Monarchs were built because the new Edsel was brought out that year.

Edsel sales were very disappointing and the Monarch was brought back for 1959.

The last Monarch was built in 1961. By that time, the Ford Galaxie models were moving into the medium-price field and it made no sense to have two competing makes in the same price range in the same showrooms.

In 1993, Joe purchased a 1959 Monarch 2-door hardtop as a mate to the one already in his family. He brought this car as well as his ’60 to the All-Ford car show and the two cars were parked side by side.

All Monarchs from 1946 to 1961 are highly collectible today. When is the last time you saw one?

The people at the All-Ford car show saw two!

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Coaches applaud the team’s 22 to 6 week-one victory.

submitted to EFP Windsor Minor football has kicked off its season, and the Essex team is off and running. Area players aged 10 and 11 compete in the Atom division, practice in Essex, and

play their games at Mic Mac park on Sundays.

Last week, the Pirates looked prepared and determined from the moment they stormed the field waving its flag, until the final whistle of the game. The team

effort earned them a 22 to 6 win over the Home Solution Eagles. The calm and composed veteran players led the way. Ryan Smith and JR Kotyk looked mid season form and running back Braylon Travis powerfully took the rock to the house, twice.

Quarter back Jasper Mills was very sharp behind center and coaches singled out Dax Rounding for his strong, week-one performance.

Defensively, B.J. Balaara and Cooper Britenbaugh had solo backfield tackles and downright gritty play.

Coach Brian Paquette and his dedicated team of skilled coaches look forward to next week’s matchup against the CIBC Bulldogs at 2pm on Sunday. Good luck to the Pirates, and good luck to the other two Essex teams, the Chargers (Tyke), and the Pee Wee Rebels.

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Puempel preparing for 2019-20 hockey season

by Sylene Argent There really is not a whole lot of time for professional hockey players to hang up their skates, even during the summer’s off-season.

During the warmer months, Essex’s Matthew Puempel, who is not only known for his on-ice skill but also his generous nature, has spent some time visiting family and friends in the area after he participates in daily off-season skates as part of the Grand Rapid Griffins, while under contract with the

EFP File Photo Detroit Red Wings.

Puempel said he enjoys spending time in his hometown of Essex every summer to visit with family and the friends he grew up with.

Puempel said he has enjoyed getting back into routine with his team, as summer winds down as he likes getting to play the sport he loves for a living. Formal training will pick-up on the 12th, he noted.

Loving the sport was not always easy for the left-winger.

“I started skating

when I was three. I only wanted to play because my brother played. By the time I was five, I was playing in Essex Minor Hockey and wanted to play pro for a living. It’s worked out so far,” he said humbly.

To date, his most memorable moment at the professional level took place when he scored his first NHL hat trick. Off ice, a memory of which he is also fond includes being drafted into the NHL in 2011.

Ottawa drafted the local athlete 24th overall.

Puempel said gaining experience makes an athlete better, with more knowledge of the game. This leads to more confidence and strength on the ice, which enables athletes to know what to do in a play during a game in addition to dealing with

the business-side of the profession.

Remembering what it was like to look up to his hockey heroes when he was a kid, Puempel said he tries to give back as much as he can. Just a few weeks ago, he participated in a tournament in Tecumseh that raised around $9000 for cancer research with a few other professional

athletes. Puempel and other professional hockey players had teams in the fundraiser.

When speaking to youths who aspire to follow in his footsteps to the AHL and NHL, Puempel said the biggest thing is to have fun every day. Athletes have a tendency to want to rush to get to the next level, but he suggests enjoying

being able to play for your hometown. He also suggested youths should take a break from the sport during the summer months so they do not burnout, which could make them stop playing for the reasons that made them want to lace up their skates in the first place.

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Holy Name students are back in class

Holy Name Catholic Elementary School’s Vice Principal Tara Harris and Principal Mary Reynolds are excited to kick-off the 2019-20 schoolyear.

by Sylene Argent The around 360 students at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School were back in class as of last week, after enjoying a long summer break away from their studies.

Last week, the local Catholic elementary school welcomed many new faces to the staff roster, including new principal, Mary Reynold.

Tara Harris stepped up into the Vice Principal role at the school, after teaching at Holy Name for 11-years.

“We are so thrilled to have her,” Reynolds said of Harris’s promotion.

“Tara and I are very hands-on [educators].”

Stepping up into the Principal role is also new to Reynolds as this is her first fulltime position at the helm of a school.

Reynolds and Harris share the same mission as educators: just try to make a difference in children’s lives. They both plan to spend the year focusing on the curriculum and ensuring each student can excel to his or her full potential.

While still in the very early stages of the schoolyear, Reynolds and Harris plan to get to know all of the students at the school, in addition to their families.

“It is always about the kids,” Harris said, noting every student has his or her own needs when it comes to being able to excel at academics.

Right off the bat, Reynolds said she could tell the school had a strong Parent Council and that Essex was a close community. She also

noticed the school had a special bond with the town and its associated church, which is located just down the road.

“It is a busy school,” Reynolds said.

Holy Name, the administrative duo noted, has always tried to instill a sense of community and philanthropy into its students. In keeping with that mission, the students and staff will again host a Terry Fox Walk in the coming weeks. Every year, the school generously raises funds for its associated foundation through its Toonies for Terry fundraiser, while using the event to teach the students about perseverance.

Other events Reynolds and Harris are looking forward to include the monthly WOW assemblies that recognizes an outstanding student from each grade. They are also excited to see what leadership-style the grade eight students will bring to the table this year.

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