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Vol. 134

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Youth learn the art of blacksmithing

A LOOK INSIDE Caleb Brockman, boy with a mission Page 2 ________________ Visitors enjoy annual Explore The Shore Page 8 ________________ Shipwreck discovered off Colchester Harbour Page 9 ________________ Councillor Scott ready for cycling adventure Page 14 ________________ Amherstburg’s Military Heritage Days Page 21 ________________ Ravens will take on the Mustangs Page 28

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by Jennifer Cranston Children from all over Essex County gathered at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum last Friday to learn the art and importance of the blacksmith. Retired shop teacher Doug Patillo and his assistant Ron Kerr helped children forge

S-hooks. These hooks were one of the most versatile and widely used tools for centuries, especially during pioneer days in North America. President of the Maidstone and Area Historical Society and Curator at the children’s museum, Victoria Beaulieu is passionate

about teaching children about history. She says that showing kids how things used to be is a good way to help them understand some of the luxuries we enjoy today. “They don’t realize how easy things are today until we show them the past,” she said. She also explained that the importance of

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a blacksmith in any community is a big part of our past. Patillo said that the skills he was teaching are the same skills that most kids would have learned at one time. Being able to make basic tools was essential for most farmers during pioneer times. Forging is a hobby

for Patillo who uses a forge on his farm. His farm has been in his family for well over 100 years and the forge used to be a vital part of daily operations there. After each child made their S-hook, they gathered around a cooking fire to see how cooking a simple meal was dependant on a variety of tools from the smithy, including the S-hook that was used to hang the pot. As a souvenir, participants were given their very own “blacksmith” apron that they were encouraged to decorate with fabric paint. Upcoming events at the museum include Butterfly Day on Aug. 9 and a two-day encampment on Sept. 27-28. The encampment is part of a re-creation of the retreat from Amherstburg during the War of 1812. Reenactors will march from Amhersburg to the Thames River, stopping in Maidstone for two days.

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Caleb Brockman, boy with a mission

Caleb Brockman, with the help of his grandfather Dale Bedford, collects food at No Frills on Saturday for the Essex Area Food Bank.

by Jennifer Cranston Shoppers at No Frills on Saturday had the opportunity to meet Caleb Brockman, 10, as he stood under a tent near the shopping carts, exchanging frozen treats for canned goods. Brockman has been working on feeding his community since he was six years old. This is when he started collecting for the Essex Area Food Bank. His mother, Julie, was reading an article

about the food bank and explained to six-year-old Brockman that there were some people who could not just go to the cupboard and find food there. It was an effort to teach her children to be grateful for what they had. She didn’t

know she was igniting a passion in the little boy that would last years. “I just remember him being little and he wanted to take his wagon door-todoor. He was relentless. We had to come up with something,” she said. The annual Cottam Yard Sale was a good opportunity. His parents and his grandfather helped him set up bins all over town so yard sale shoppers could donate. From the beginning, he would give donors a Freezie for their generosity. That year Home Hardware and Canadian Tire donated the large plastic bins that he has used ever since. Last year he didn’t hold his food drive because hockey and other activities got in the way over the yard sale

weekend. This year he began again but changed his format. “This year we talked to Jeff (MacPhee) at No Frills,” said Brockman. MacPhee not only allowed Brockman to hold his food drive at his store, he allowed flyers to be posted at the store ahead of time and donated the Freezies. Brockman believes the drive at the grocery store is a better format than the yard sale. He collected about 12 bins of food and $113 in cash from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Rain or shine, people do their groceries,” he said.

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by Jennifer Cranston Light rain did not deter bargain shoppers and treasure hunters form the Essex Community Services yard sale on Saturday. The community donated all of the items that were for sale and proceeds will go to support all the services and programs offered by the organization. Executive Director Kelly Stack said she plans to put some of the money towards paying off a new bus they recently acquired.

Barnett retires from DPM, but not from community Telephone, then in the office at Chrysler Canada. He had spent some time delivering pop for Pepsi and was teaching music in grade school when he made the switch to the insurance business. In 1977 he came into the business as an employee on a trial basis. The trial must have gone well because he stayed. When one works in insurance they are dealing with people in their worst moments. They are called on weekends and in the middle of the night to help people through personal disasters. One of Jim’s most memorable moments in the business was on Valentine’s Day in 1980. His company insured almost every business in

Essex at the time. “I got a call at 2:45 in the morning from John McKinley,” said Jim. McKinley was a business owner in town. He was mistaken when he told Jim that there had been an explosion at the Mill. It wasn’t the mill that had blown up but an explosion had indeed torn up the downtown core.

“I couldn’t get farther into town than Laird for the broken glass,” said Jim. He walked the rest of the way into town and right through the front of the insurance office. He called his stepfather (Brown) who told him to start reading every policy of the people and Continued on Page 7

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Just this past weekend Essex hosted the Explore the Shore event that highlighted all that is happening in our town’s coastal region. The Colchester Villagefest is approaching and the War of 1812 Peace Garden continues to develop. That’s a lot of stuff happening in the southern part of our town. And that’s great. That’s the part of the municipality that we need to bolster, champion, push and support to draw visitors to the area. That’s where the tourism magic is happening. If you haven’t traveled to Colchester village or Harrow Centre, I urge you do so. It makes

for a great drive. There is a lot to see and, if you’re a little adventurous, lots to do. And just this week, I learned that there is another real draw – scuba diving. There’s a shipwreck just off the coast of Colchester, easily visible from shore. You can read about that in this week’s edition. In diving circles, the Colchester Group is noted as an area to dive and explore wrecks. There are four separate wrecks noted as part of the Group – the Armenia (1906), the Packard (1906), the Traverse (1896) and the Wilcox (1906). Add the wreck just off the shore to the mix

and that’s five under water marvels to explore. So we can add divers to the list of potential visitors; people we can draw to our region. As I’ve done it the past, I urge residents of Essex Centre to take a day to zip down the Arner Townline and see what our town has to offer. The name of this past weekend’s event says it all. Go explore the shore.

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It is really nice to stroll through our downtown and see all the new benches, garbage containers and bike racks. It looks pretty nice looking. Thank you to all who have made “makeovers” to their businesses and to all the volunteers who take care of those beautiful flowerbeds. To me, all of this adds a lot to our downtown – colour, character, etc. Terry Ozard Essex

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Kindness for the old I would tell you I don’t need to be reminded that I am old. But today, whether I needed it or not, I got a very strong reminder - and it was self-inflicted. And when you finish reading this I hope you will have a good laugh. At the same time I got wonderful proof of the kindness of some people. I had forgotten to take my grocery bag to the grocery store. Rather than compromise my strong feelings about pollution I carried the four articles I bought, including a bag of milk in my arms to the car. My car was nowhere in sight. And my mind was nowhere in action. I could not remember where I left the car, other than I had been close to the store. It had to be there. Desperately I searched my mind, trying to remember where I parked. After walking back and forth, someone spotted my crazy action and must have seen desperation on my face. A lady asked if I needed help. By that time, I had even forgotten what kind of car I drive, and I gave her the name of one I had 20 years ago.

When I got the right name I thanked her. By then she had walked from the grocery store to the end of the lot and back to me. Then I began having an internal discussion as to whether to go into the store to call my husband or the police to report a stolen car. By then a man came along and offered to help. But I could see the woman at the end of the parking lot coming toward me. She had found the car! When I realized where it was, the whole picture jumped into my memory box. I had gone to the bank first and parked the car near the front of the bank. On leaving that amazing place, my mind boggled at all the technical advice and changes they made for me. I walked to the grocery store. Yes, I had parked the car near where I was going but forgot I went elsewhere after. I left there. Well, happy day - sort of. Because I had such good feelings about that woman going to such lengths to find that elusive car and the fact two people sensed I was in trouble, gave me a wonderful feeling of gratitude. It is very upsetting when your mind goes out of gear, especially when it convinces me that I am very old.

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Community Hope Project (COHP)

LDMH seeks community engagement to improve local access to mental health and addictions services.

Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) is working to improve local access to Mental Health and Addictions Services with the Community Hope Project, which simply has been identified by the acronym COHP for Community Hope Project. Residents of Leamington, Wheatley, Kingsville, Harrow, and

Essex are being asked to engage in the COHP project by assessing current services and identifying opportunities for improvement. An online survey has been created to capture the feedback and recommendations of a population base of approximately 75,000; the catchment population which LDMH serves.

Re-enact the Past at the Homestead The John R. Park Homestead is offering an opportunity to go back in time! On Saturday, August 10th guests will have a rare chance to join Voyageur re-enactors in a morning on the lakeshore, learning and living local history. “The morning is packed with activity,” says Homestead Curator, Janet Cobban. “Adults and children will don pioneer garb, visit the colourful Voyageur encampment and see demonstrations of 19th century skills. Perhaps most exciting is the chance to try your hand at the water pump, harvesting in the garden, weaving, blacksmithing, and more!” Guests will also get to take a hand-made souvenir home as a keepsake from this special experience. Pre-registration is required for this program, and space is limited. To register and find out more about the program cost visit online at: www.onlineregistrations. ca/jrph. “This is a perfect opportunity to bring history alive with your family - it’s local and offers an exciting experience that’s educational too,” Cobban adds. “You are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime.” For more information, contact the Homestead: 519738-2029, or jrph@erca.org . The Homestead was named Ontario’s Best Living History Museum. Since 1973, the Essex Region Conservation Authority has served as a community-based organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Essex Region.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) reports that by age 40 nearly 50% of the population will have or has had a mental health concern, and that mental health problems impact almost everyone in some way. Stigma is also a barrier to care. MHCC also points out mental illness continues to be met with widespread stigma: in rural and urban communities. Reducing stigma requires a change in behavior and attitudes—toward acceptance, respect and equitable treatment of people living with mental illnesses. According to the Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey 2011, substance misuse is widespread, with 1 in 10 Canadians using illicit drugs and 1 in 5 categorized as high-risk drinkers. People suffering from both mental health and substance use problems represent a crises tending to be the norm. More than 50% of those seeking help for an addiction also have a mental illness, and 15 to 20% of those seeking help from mental health services are also living with an addiction.

Facts highlighted in an April 2010 publication titled ‘Current Disorders’ by Canadian Centre on Substance abuse in Canada. “For Ontarians living in rural communities, getting access to the right care can sometimes be challenging,” says LDMH Vice President Patient Services & Chief Nursing Executive Roberta Jarecsni, “but being rural doesn’t diminish our community’s needs.” Jarecsni is eager to point out that understanding the client experience with mental health and addictions services is important to identify what works well, opportunities for improvement, and barriers to access. “We are working closely with the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network and local service providers to improve access to mental health and addictions services locally. The findings of the COHP survey will enable LDMH to set priorities for investing in mental health locally, and to develop an effective and sustainable solution to providing access to the communities we serve,”

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Barnett retires from DPM, but not from community...

photo submitted to the EFP Jim Barnett (centre) poses with his children Cindy (left) and Doug at the surprise party that was held for him by the staff at DPM on Monday evening.

businesses affected. Jim said he and Brown ran on little more than adrenaline throughout that ordeal. “It was a real learning experience,” he said. One family tradition

that Jim is proud of is the legacy of community involvement created by his mother. The Kingsville Essex Associated Band was a large part of Jim’s life for

many years. He played in the Band for 21 years and directed the organization for 10 years. “It was a competition band then,” he said. “We had some great times with that.” When preparing for competition the band would stay at Gess†wood Camp for an entire weekend and practice would stop only for meals. “In 1977, it was the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, and we staged a competition in Essex,” Jim remembered fondly. “We had a parade with 100 (floats) and about nine marching bands. Some of those bands had as many as 130 people.” Jim admits that community service is

addictive. “Once you’re involved in the community, you can’t quit. You don’t want to,” he said. He was a member of several service groups including the Kinsmen and the Lions Club. He has organized the town’s Christmas parade and now he works with the ‘73s hockey team. He also organized the Heart & Stroke Soup Luncheon for several years, and was on the mural committee. Faye instilled the importance of community service in her children and Jim has instilled the same values in his children. “You have to be involved. You have to do something for your community. It doesn’t matter what you do but you have to do something. If it’s good for the town, it’s good for us.” Jim is practicing his

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trumpet with plans to join a small band. He is also planning to take up barbershop singing. His work with the ‘73s will continue and most likely so too will his involvement in a variety of community projects. He has no qualms about leaving his business. He knows it’s in good hands with his children.

“I feel really happy that they’ve taken hold. Sometimes when you get rid of a business you worry. I have no worries.” He is exceedingly proud of Cindy and Doug and the reputation they have built in the industry and in the community. “It’s been a great ride,” he said.

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Visitors enjoy annual Explore The Shore

Brad and Lynne Shepley enjoy the scenic view of Lake Erie off the pathway at the John R. Park Homestead during the Explore the Shore event.

by Sylene Argent County Road 50 was filled with cyclists, pedestrians, and automotive traffic over the weekend as local businesses and community groups provided special offers and tours of their

facilities to area residents and visitors as part of the annual Explore the Shore event. In the past the event has attracted thousands of visitors to the area, and organizers were hoping this year’s event did just as well.

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Participants were urged to follow the Explore the Shore mascot, Renee. There were wineries to visit, heritage sites to take in, and an array of eats and treats to enjoy during Explore the Shore. The event had several businesses or community groups join in on the festivities. The event helps to highlight some of the businesses and community projects along County Road 50, which includes wineries and the incoming Peace Garden at the corner of Jackson Street and County Road 50. In an effort to give back to the community, participating businesses collected money or nonperishable food items to support local food banks. Last year, over 200 pounds of food was collected. It is hoped this year’s efforts would net 500 pounds of food to support local families in need. At the John R. Park Homestead, visitors were able to tour the heritage site with family members, visit the 1840s era home, and see how blacksmiths used to forged necessities out of metals. Youth were able to play with oldfashioned toys and learn what it would have been like to be a child when there was no electricity to power video games or other electronics. Christ Church in Colchester opened its doors to visitors over the weekend and offered a perch dinner and a tour of the facility. Though the waves were a little rough over the weekend, many headed down to Colchester

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Harbour to take in the scenic site of the Lake Erie shoreline. Parents and guardians were able to drop their children off at the park adjacent to Colchester Harbour so they could participate in Kids Clubhouse mini day camp, which the Town of Essex offered. Participating youth were able to take part in a fun scavenger hunt, create crafts, and enjoy the park’s amenities, which include the pirate ship playground and splash pad. Though the Explore

the Shore event did have to contend with some rainy weather on Saturday, Essex Councillor John Scott was still impressed with the amount of traffic the event brings to the area, and not just automotive traffic, but those who chose to cycle or walk to participating Explore the Shore venues. Scott noted that last year, the Town surveyed traffic before and during the Explore the Shore event. The results, he said, showed there was a significant increase in

traffic during the annual event. One of the aspects he likes about the event is that it showcases businesses and groups along County Road 50. This year’s event highlighted businesses not only in Essex, but in Kingsville and in the Amherstburg area as well. The annual event attracts a lot of people to the region where they get to see the workmanship and artistry of the area’s small businesses and vendors, Scott said.

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Shipwreck discovered off Colchester Harbour wreck, but there is no concrete evidence, he said. It is possible, he added, the vessel could have sunk elsewhere and was towed to its current spot to be stripped, or naturally drifted to its current location. What is left of the boat and visible, Drexler said, has been well preserved because of its sand shielding before the sand began to shift and exposed more of the vessel. To date, Drexler has decided around ten hours of diving time to the wreck and has spent countless hours researching the pieces he has found. “Every time I dive, I get a little more informa Mike Drexler shows off some of his diving gear and a few scan photos he has of the shipwreck he recently discovered just off the shoreline at Colchester Harbour.

by Sylene Argent For Colchester’s Mike Drexler, diving is more than a hobby. It’s a passion that he has enjoyed for the past 22 years. The thrill of diving, Drexler said, “is certainly about the discoveries. Being underwater has always been a part of my DNA. There’s a thrill of going somewhere very few people have been.” Diving in the Great Lakes allows an opportunity to see what lies beneath the water’s surface and the creatures that live there. Recently, Drexler discovered a real find not too far off the shoreline at Colchester Harbour. A decade ago, he believed this

item was a pile of junk, or at least nothing special. But with a change in the littoral drift, due to low water levels and nearly ice free winters over the past few years, that piece of nothing special turned into a something very special indeed; a shipwreck. And with the pieces that remain of the ship, there are many mysteries. Drexler first noticed the shipwreck on board his boat with the use of his side-scan sonar last September. Soon after, he began diving to explore what his scanner was telling him was below the surface. He was surprised to learn there was more to the area than he had originally thought.

While diving, Drexler began exploring the wreck. It is his opinion that what he was seeing used to be a wooden steamship. And he is quite sure, based on the equipment he has found, the vessel used to be a side paddle wheel. Upon further investigation of the wreck, Drexler said a piece of the ship was identified as equipment manufactured by Tallcot & Underhill, a New York based company that was in business from 1853-1858. That timeline helps give a date of when the vessel was refitted or manufactured, he said. He

estimated the vessel’s hull to be around 200 feet long. Drexler said that at one point the vessel was probably salvaged for parts as the steam engine, paddle wheels, and a large section of the hull is missing. A lot of the machinery was also dismantled and a number of the boat’s pieces were disconnected. Colchester Harbour, he said, used to be known as Hackett’s Landing. The Hackett brothers, he said, were known salvagers in the 1800s. There could be a connection between the Hackett brothers and the newly discovered ship-

tion,” he said. Through Drexler Diving Systems, his diving business where he teaches the underwater hobby, Drexler has taken many interested divers out to view the wreck. Some have traveled from as far away as New Brunswick to see what he is calling Jana’s Wreck, which he named after his wife. Drexler said it is amazing to see a ship that was built by hand without the help of power tools. The best shipwreck diving, Drexler said, is in the Great Lakes. He noted that it is illegal to remove or disturb artifacts from a shipwreck.

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Vendors’ market supports children’s foundation

This family enjoys searching for unique treasures at the Vendors’ Market held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Saturday. The event was held as a fundraiser for W.E. Care for Kids.

Floating Docks Soccer Goals Playground Slide Snow Plough Blade Two Non-Motorized Trolleys For Sale by Tender The Town of Essex is accepting bids for the sale of Floating Docks; Soccer Goals; one Playground Slide; one Snow Plough Blade; and two Non-Motorized Trolleys currently being used by the Essex Community Services Department. Bids will be received up to 3:00:00 p.m., August 16, 2013.

by Sylene Argent Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens and Group Hug Apparel partnered to host the first annual W.E. Care for Kids Foundation Vendors Market at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Saturday. The purpose of the Vendors’ Market was to help raise funds and awareness for the W.E. Care for Kids Foundation. The event also gave local vendors an opportunity to showcase their talents and sell their art works or merchandise, and area residents an opportunity to search for rare and unique treasures. Though the weather was a little damp and dreary on Saturday, the Foundation’s Operations Manager Ashley Weeres was impressed with the number of people who came out to peruse the 60 or so participating vendor

booths. Ashley Colasanti teamed up with Group Hug Apparel to host the inaugural Vendors’ Market. Karen Pickle and her son Andrew Banar operate Group Hug Apparel. Banar, who has Down syndrome, began the t-shirt business a few years back when he decided he wanted to start saving money for college. He donates a portion of his proceeds back to the community. Colasanti said the results of the first Vendor’s Market exceeded her expectations. She received positive feedback from the participating vendors and has already created next year’s layout. Organizers were hoping to raise $5000 through the event, but are not yet sure how much the event raised for the W.E. Care for Kids

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Riding Lawn Mower Sweep Broom Truck or Tractor 2000 Freightliner Driveway Grader Sewer Rodder For Sale by Tender

A detailed tender document for these items can be picked up at the Town of Essex Municipal Offices, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario or is available online at www.essex.ca (from the homepage select Work, then Bids and Tenders). For further information concerning these items, please contact the undersigned.

The Town of Essex is accepting bids for the sale of one 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup; one Riding Lawn Mower; one Sweep Broom Truck or Tractor; one 2000 Freightliner; one Driveway Grader and one Sewer Rodder currently being used by the Essex Public Works Department. Bids will be received up to 3:00:00 p.m., August 16, 2013. A detailed tender document for these items can be picked up at the Town of Essex Municipal Offices, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario or is available online at www.essex.ca (from the homepage select Work, then Bids and Tenders). For further information concerning these items, please contact the undersigned.

John Olsen Manager, Parks & Facilities (Community Services Dept.) 60 Fairview Avenue West Essex, Ontario Telephone: 519.776.8717 extension 1 jolsen@essex.ca

Todd Hewitt Manager, Operations 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519.564.0604 thewitt@essex.ca

foundation. Colasanti thanked the vendors and patrons for supporting the event. Through fundraising initiatives, the W.E. Care for Kids Foundation enhances health and wellness of youth in the region. The money the organization raises, Weeres said, goes towards supporting pediatric services at Windsor Regional Hospital, HotelDieu Grace Hospital, and Leamington District Memorial hospital. It also supports local organizations such as the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association and the John McGivney Children’s

Centre. Weeres said this is a busy time for the W.E. Care for Kids Foundation. In addition to the Vendors’ Market, this weekend, area residents and rodeo enthusiasts, are urged to go to Ruthven to take in the excitement of the 12th annual Sun Parlour Rodeo, which is also supporting the foundation. Through the 12th rodeo installment, organizers are looking to raise $20,000. Weeres noted a large portion of the rodeo’s proceeds over the years have gone to support the W.E. Care for Kids foundation. A new event to the 2013 rodeo will be bull poker.

Voice Of Inspiration “The best inheritance a parent can give to his children is a few minutes of their time each day.”

- M. Grundler

Portable Genset on Trailer Rotary Finishing Mower Snow Blower For Sale by Tender The Town of Essex is accepting bids for the sale of one Portable Genset on Trailer; one Rotary Finishing Mower and one Snow Blower currently being used by the Essex Environmental Services Department. Bids will be received up to 3:00 p.m., August 16, 2013. A detailed tender document for these items can be picked up at the Town of Essex Municipal Offices, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario or is available online at www.essex.ca (from the homepage select Work, then Bids and Tenders). For further information concerning these items, please contact the undersigned. Andy Graf Manager, Environmental Services 120 Sinasac Street West Harrow, Ontario N0R 1G0 Telephone: 519.738.6804 agraf@essex.ca

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If You Don’t Know Insurance....

Know Your Broker

by Melissa Middleton

On “Unique Marriages” These days, I am finding that in order to maintain viability many companies are merging together to become one. So, I was thinking, once again, about one of my favourite pastimes, that being the examination of the advertising world. Why don’t more of them merge and unite, combining both services into one? For instance, there are many of you who live in areas that have septic tanks. Depending upon the number of people living under your roof, you just know that the frequency varies for calling up the septic removal truck to clean out your tank. Sooner or later, however, they will have to be called. Well, how about if we could coax Jamie Lee Curtis (the spokeswoman for Activia) to come and drive the truck door to door, dropping off a case or two per year of her pro-biotic yogurt. If we could get her to come and pry off your septic tank lid and then add a healthy amount of Activia, I predict it would act exactly like Rid X. Wouldn’t the little chewing creatures that they show in the advertisement gnaw away at your tank of muck? That baby would be spanking clean in no time! No? Okay, then. How about merging Lepages glue with Dove hair spray? I bet Lepages would sell a whole lot more paste than they already do. Not only that, but you’d never find another stray hair elastic or barrette on the sidewalk. They’d never haphazardly fall out

again. Over and over again, we see Cindy Crawford flogging her high-end face lotion, Meaningful Beauty. Now, if Cindy would consider merging her skin glam company with good ole’ Harley Davison, you could have a great face and a nifty orange and black motorcycle scarf to hide your creepy neck afterwards (every woman knows that the neck and the hands give your real age away every time). Okay, throw in the black leather Harley Davison gloves too. Every fall, I try to get that drip-less oil sprayed under my car to ward off rust forming. The first year, they drill holes inside the rocker panels, add the oil spray then plug the holes up again with little rubber stoppers until next year. So, here’s what I am thinking: what if all the Rust Stop shops merged with the arthritis medicine folks. Instead of popping a pill once or twice a day, little rubber stoppers installed strategically in a person’s major areas of joint pain and could be popped out once a year to add oil? I am Personally, planning on drilling five or six holes in the front bumper of my Chevy. I will then drop in the same number of Teflon frying pans into the pre-drilled holes. I predict that I should never again have a problem with summer insect bodies strewn across the front of my car. I then plan to send my idea (blue print included) to General Motors to see what they say. Stay tuned! I’ll let you know what GM writes back! Like I always say, “It just takes one good idea.” Genius!

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Operation Freeze hits Essex by Jennifer Cranston Essex youth, be warned: police are on the look out. Police are watching carefully for kids having one of â&#x20AC;&#x153;those days.â&#x20AC;? The kind of day when everything you do is right. You are wearing your bike helmet and following the rules of the road. You picked up some trash you saw lying on the side of the road and you helped a neighbour out. Maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re spending the day working in the community with your favorite service organization.

If this is the kind of day youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having, a local police officer may just give you a ticket - a positive ticket that is. Positive ticketing is a province-wide initiative that rewards kids for doing the right thing. In conjunction with Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Convenience Stores, OPP are handing out coupons for free 710 ml Frosters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives officers the opportunity to interact with kids in a positive way,â&#x20AC;? said Const. Stephanie Moniz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It

gives them the chance to tell a kid that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing a good job and give them a slushy.â&#x20AC;? Moniz says the program is in full swing in other communities across the county and the province. One boy in Lakeshore was caught wearing all of his protective gear while

skateboarding even though there were no adults around to make him. He was ticketed that day. Youth can be ticketed for being safe, demonstrating community pride or doing community service. This program doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end with the warm weather. In colder months of the year officers will be giving out hot chocolate â&#x20AC;&#x153;tickets.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Character is doing the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay.â&#x20AC;?

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Councillor Scott ready for cycling adventure

Essex Councillor John Scott and his son Connor are gearing up to participate in the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure cycling event.

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by Sylene Argent Since being elected, Essex Councillor John Scott has advocated heavily for cycling and trails. He has been involved in many cycling initiatives over the past few years, including hosting a cycling summit around two years ago at the

Canadian Transportation Museum. A few years ago, he was a key player charged with investigating ways to connect Essex County to the Niagara region through participating in the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure pilot ride initiative. On August 12, he and around 250 other cyclists will celebrate the Windsor-Essex County connection to the Niagara region by participating in the inaugural 600km Great Waterfront Trail Adventure. The predetermined route follows the Lake Erie coast for the most part to the Niagara region. People from all over Ontario, western Canada, and the United States are expected to participate and it is open to all ages. “It is intended to be something for everybody,” Scott said of the ride. “(The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure initiative) is more than just riding, it’s about stopping and exploring what communities have to offer,” he said. Along with the 250

registered cyclists, others will join in on the festivities for a day of riding as the group travels through each participating municipality. Everywhere the group stops over for the night, Scott said, the cyclists will get to visit that municipality’s significant agriculture or heritage sites. Scott and his cycling companions will begin the festivities with a pre-ride on August 11, which will begin at Lighthouse Cove and will end in Windsor. The official kick off will be held on Monday, August 12 in downtown Windsor. The group will then follow the designated route until it reaches the Niagara region on August 17. Being a part of the inaugural cycle event means many things for Scott. Aside from being able to enjoy the first official Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, Scott will share the experience with his nine-year old son, Connor. “Connor loves to cycle with me,” Scott said. Because cyclists in the event will travel 80km to 100km per day, the Scott duo will experience the ride on a tandem bike. “This will give me the opportunity to be with my son,” Scott said, adding the

tandem bike will also give Connor the opportunity to take a break if he gets tired along the way. In September 2011, Scott and 40 other cycling enthusiasts took part in the Great Waterfront Trail’s pilot ride. The group included key players for cycling and trail development along with public representatives. Scott said the pilot ride was a mobile workshop where the participants could discover what would work for the trail system and what would not, and would determine where signage would be posted. The cycling and active transportation market is growing, Scott said, which is why municipalities, including Essex, and organizations are looking at building trail systems. Businesses and campsites along cycling routes are also beginning to appeal to active transportation enthusiasts. Motorists that are traveling the major highways often miss many of the towns the cyclists will travel through. Being on a bicycle, a cyclist gets to see a municipality’s highlights up close. “I don’t think you can replicate that in a car,” Scott said. He added that because cyclists have to travel lightly, they often spend a lot of money in municipalities they travel through. The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is the organization that has been leading the cycling trail initiative. It also created the 740km Waterfront Trail from Niagara to Quebec. The portion of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure along Lake Erie’s coast will connect with the existing trail to Quebec from the Niagara area. In an effort to promote active transportation, Essex County created the CWATS initiative. In partnership with Essex, one initiative planned through the project is adding 1.1kms of paved shoulders to County Road 50 through Colchester. Scott said the paved shoulders should be in place for next year’s event.

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Young Flower Show winners

Local Drag Racing results submitted by Mark Gubinski

Cassie, Lilly, and Freddie have been entering the Junior and Intermediate Divisions of the Essex & District Horticultural Society’s Flower Show in the Essex United Church Gymnasium during the Fun Fest for the past few years. Each year they win ribbons, trophies and cash. This year the Theme of the Flower Show was the “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Pictured are their

wonderful creations that they were able to take home after the show: Freddie’s was “Recycle Something to Use in the Garden.” The girls entered the class “Dorothy loved her red shoes.” Please note: In the July 18 edition of the Essex Free Press, in an article on the Flower Show, it was wrongly stated that the Essex & District Horticultural Society meets on the third meeting of each month. They

actually meet the fourth Wednesday of every month and the next meeting will be held on Sept. 25. There were also 81 entries in this year’s show, not 31. We apologize for these errors.

Get out and get active at Hawk Run

Pictured is Ken Hebert Jr. and team in the winner’s circle.

The Grand Bend Motorplex hosted the International Hot Rod Association’s Nitro Jam Nationals over the weekend. Two local racers found their way to the final round. Amherstburg’s Tim Ferguson took his Chevy station wagon to a runner-up finish in the No-Box class. Will Steckly from Milverton was the class champion. Tecumseh’s Ken Hebert Jr. captured his first Ironman championship trophy in the 8.90 Quick Rod class. Hebert’s dragster ran 8.93 seconds at 147 mph to defeat the dragster of Vince Gregoire.

Calling all walkers, restoration and improve Register online at runners and cyclist from visitor facilities at the www.onlineregistrations. around Windsor, Essex park. ca/hawkrun County and Pelee Island! ERCA has two significant active outdoor events over the next few months. On Sunday, August 25 at 9am, the annual Holiday Beach Hawk Run will take place. ERCA has once again partnered with Walkers and Runners Around the County of Essex (WRACE) to host this five kilometre walk or run through this beautiful Prescription natural area. Registration Centre is $20 per person, and if you are a WRACE member, you are entitled to a $2 discount. Register before August 16 to receive free park entrance and cool gift. Participants Gregg Charlton - B.Sc. Phm with pledges over $50 will also have their entrance fee waived. The deadline for pre-registration is on 169 Talbot St. S., Essex Friday, August 23 by 12 Monday - Friday 9-6 noon. Participants are Saturday 9-12 welcome to stay the day and explore the park and take a dip at the beach. Funds raised will be used to support habitat

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______________________________________________ In Loving memory ______________________________________________

Bill Baker August 2, 2012

To hear your voice and see your smile. To sit with you and talk a while. To be together in the same old way, Would be our greatest wish today. Loving and missing you always. Shirley and Karrie ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Card of Thanks ______________________________________________ Essex/McGregor Slo-Pitch Funfest Tournament SPECIAL THANKS AND MORE to; Ally, Lisa and Matt, Austin and Mitchell, Kimmie (thanks for your patience), Shannon, Michelle, Tetz, Maggie, Misty, My Dad (Bruce), My Brother (Gary) & MacGrill, “MA” from Pambay, Stephan from Coors/ Molson’s, COMMON GROUND, Ryan (DJ Service), Laurie (SPN District Tournament Coordinator), Kay, Stacey, Aaron, Bruce, Dave, and all the SPN coordinators, Coan Park and all the volunteers, Tina and Kirby, Jim and Trish, Rick and Dora, “Windsor Lancer Fastball Team” Kentucky (coach), Stacey, SPN umpires Peter, Wayne and “the crew”, Essex Free Press (Jennifer), Pat, and Cheyenne, Source for Sports (Essex), Essex Recreational Department, Wik, Mysha and Lonnie, Essex Legion #201, Marc Adams. ECLSL, Magee, and Jennifer; LCBO, June and Dave and Staff, SPN, Head office, Bill, Trish, Shelly, Lydia and the crew. I sincerely apologize if I have missed anyone’s name. This tournaments success is based on the community and its involvement and clearly this is a true factor. Thank-you so much for all you do to make this what it is. Sincerely, LA (Tournament convener, and SPN District Coordinator)

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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch felt they would not have much of an odour by June. I’m wondering why they didn’t get married in May. The article says just in case she had become a little stinky, the bride carried a bouquet of flowers to hide any body odour there might be. That is the explanation given for the custom of a bouquet for the bride. Another one was the custom of taking baths in the 1500s. It claimed the head of the house bathed first, in a tub of warm water, then whatever other males there were had their turn, then

Was it really like that in 1500? I came across a page of “facts” from the 1500s. Don’t ask me to verify them and some sound pretty wild, but I think it will be fun to read about them. You can take them with “a grain of salt” as the saying goes but none of them gave an explanation for that sage advice. Anyway, there is one that claimed most people were married in June in the 1500s. The reason given is that people took a yearly bath in May and

______________________________________________ In Loving memory ______________________________________________

Lambier, Jeff Who passed away 21 years ago. Though the memories that we cherish sometime bring a tear, They help us feel that your love is always very near.

mother, followed by the girls and finally the baby. By then the water was so dirty it was difficult to see the baby and this article claimed that was where we got the saying, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.” It is hard to imagine the bath water being that dirty but if that one is true we have to remember that conditions were very different. I know that in homes where there was no bathroom, in the late 1800s, warm water would be put in a metal tub that hung in the back shed when not in use. The baby and small children would bath first, then mother, and father would be last. Yes, all in the same water. No wonder we are endangering our water supplies when you think of people having a shower

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daily. According to this article, only the wealthy had anything other than a dirt floor in their house. So those with no floor covering were dirt poor. By the way, that is still the case in poor countries according to what I saw in a few homes in Zimbabwe, although I would not say that those who had floor covering were exactly wealthy just not dirt poor. Anyway, the article claimed that is how that saying originated. That is enough for this week. Some of the other theories really do seem weird.

Always in our hearts. - Larry, Peggy and Karen

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FAIREY, Joan (Pat) I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your support during my hospital stay. I am so grateful to my family for encouraging me to be strong. The support I received from my caregivers and everyone who prayed for me was all overwhelming. Many thanks for the phone calls and all the visits. A special thank you to Father Boutette. Please continue to pray for me, since I am facing surgery. Many thanks to all - Joan (Pat) Fairey

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Card of Thanks: I would like to say Thank You to everyone who helped organize and attended the fundraising dinner held on July 17th. To all the businesses that donated items for door prizes and the silent auction, please accept my sincere thanks for your generosity. As you know Lionel and I have temporarily relocated to Toronto awaiting my double lung transplant. We hope the wait is not a long one as we miss our family, friends and neighbors in Essex. Once again Thank You to all who have been generous and kind beyond belief! As I move along this journey it is comforting to know there are so many people saying prayers and pulling for me. Hope to see all of you soon. - Lynn Corbeil

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FOR SALE: 1983 Ford Tractor. 6710 cab with air. Dual wheels. Front weights and Fenders. With a 10 foot blade. 2111 hours. 519-727-5344. 29-4t* _____________________

FOR RENT: Large 3 bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area. Fridge and stove included. Plenty of parking. $690/month, plus utilities. Available July 1st. Please call 519-819-1039 and leave a message. 24-tf _____________________

Equipment swap day Saturday, August 3, from 10am2pm, at Essex Arena. Swap or trade used hockey equipment (no charge) Chittle Sports Academy. (519) 818-8324. 30-1t _____________________ Kittenaide will be at the Wheatley Friendship Club, Saturday, August 3rd - 9am - 2pm at 171 Erie St. North, Wheatley. 519-324-2729. 30-1t _____________________ Former & New Employees of Sadler’s Supermarket you are invited to a Reunion Saturday, August 24, 10 am - 4 pm, Essex Steam & Gas Engine Museum located at Co-An Park, McGregor. For more information, call 519-839-4516. 30-4t _____________________

FARMING _____________________ WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-7961240 or (home) 519-776-9501 _____________________1-tf Wanted productive land to buy, rent or sharecrop. Top prices paid. Call Dennis today @ R.Rivest Farms Ltd. 519-7966691. 1-tf

FOR SALE: Two, 24 foot round bail wagons. 1000/20 tires Duals, front & back, $2500/ each or both for $4500. Horst round bail grabber. Skid steer hook up $2,000. 2 Hub plastic heated animal water bowls. 2 bowls ea. $750/ea. or $1400 for pair. 519-738-4264 30-3t* _____________________

FOR RENT _____________________ STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT: Storage available, in Essex, for motor homes, trailers, boats, cars, and trucks. Monthly rentals available. Call for details and rates 519-776-4875. 13-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: 1 bdrm. apt. $675. Utilities included. Fridge & stove incl. Walking distance to downtown Essex. Please phone: 519-990-7464. 22-tf* _____________________ 3BD Houses For Rent in Essex, On. Available now. $875/m +util. 1st/Last required. Contact Homes4rent@homestarts. org or call 519-984-2178 for viewing. 12-14t _____________________ STORE FOR RENT: On Main Street, 69 Talbot. Call 226-3501943. 16-tf

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515 Dalhousie, Amherstburg 519-736-7800 TOWN OF ESSEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for the position of:

Crossing Guards and Crossing Guard Alternates Reporting to the Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk, this position will provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersections. Crossing Guards and Crossing Guard Alternates are needed within Essex Centre and Crossing Guard Alternates are needed within Harrow Centre. For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume no later than Friday, August 9, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. to: Mail or In Person: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca

FOR RENT: Spacious 2 bdrm. apt. Fridge & stove. Hook-up for washer & dryer, storage shed. 1 year lease. 1st & last required. $730 + hydro. 9475 Walker Rd. McGregor. Available July 1st. No pets please. 519-566-8661. 22-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment for rent. Upper level, $675. Utilities incl. Call 226350-1943. 16-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: Lg. 1 bed apt. in Essex. Fridge, stove, & utilities incl. $725. Call 519-981-8784 or or 519-776-8977. 28-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: Large 2 bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area. $650/month plus utilities. Laundry hookup. Plenty of parking. Available for August 1st. Please call 519-8191039. 26-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom Apt. neat & clean. 3 levels, 1 & 1/2 baths. Close to downtown Essex. No pets. Phone 226-787-1170 26-tf (after 4pm) . _____________________ FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apt. downtown Essex. 1st and last required. No pets. 519-9994796. 29-tfn _____________________ FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area Utilities included Available immediately. $575/ month. Please call 519-8191039 for more details. 30-tfn _____________________ FOR RENT: 2 bdrm Apt. for rent. In Windsor. 4 appliances. $625+ Hydro. 519-738-6674. 30-tf

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Garage Sale: Fri., Aug. 9 & Sat., Aug. 17, 8am-5pm. 848 S. Middle Rd. off County Rd. 23 (Naylor Side Rd.) Jenny Lind Bed with new mattress, occasional chairs and wood slab tables, brand name clothes. 30-2t* ______________________

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Military Heritage Days in Amherstburg Saturday & Sunday

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10 AM - 5 PM At Fort Malden National Historic Site Take charge! Discover history as it comes to life at Fort Malden National Historic Site. Experience tactical demonstrations, military encampments and unique childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities! Bring the whole family to an astounding weekend of fire power and fun! Special Event Admission Fees Apply. Visit www.pc.gc.ca/malden or call 519 736 5416 for more details.

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Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Cool weather and some rain didn’t stop the 29th Annual Maidstone Family Baseball Tournament. The “Farmers Fuerths” team from Woodslee narrowly defeated the “Who’s on Fuerth” team from Maidstone to capture the Division A trophy. The Bernard Hayes Essex Community Services Memorial Award went to Karen Tetzlaff, a member of Walk-In Counselling Clinic: Access to professional the Joe McLeod family team. A donation will be made counselling services is available for individuals, couples in Karen’s name to the Bernard Hayes memorial bursary. and families on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at Congratulations to Brian Cunningham and Ron & Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. Trudy (Collins) Gravel on the birth of their grandson, The Walk-In Counselling Clinic can be of help if you are Emmett Paul Cunningham, son of Paul and Beth experiencing difficulties related to family conflict, stress, Celebrating birthdays are Karen Tetzlaff and Millie grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, separation, divorce Fuerth. Please keep in your prayers Fr. Matt George. or abuse. Services are provided by Family Services WindsorHoly Name of Jesus Church News Essex. For more information contact 519-776-4231. submitted by Therese Lecuyer Salvation Army Essex Community Church The CWL is collecting school backpacks and supplies We have several on our sick and shut-in list. Please for Children’s Aid Society this summer. Please drop off remember that they would appreciate a visit, phone call or in Gather Space. card from you. Mass For Feast Of The Assumption - Thursday, Everyone is welcome to our Sunday Prayer Meeting at 10 August 15th in the Holy Family Prayer Garden. We a.m. At 11 a.m. we invite you to join us for Family Worship begin at 6:45 pm with praying the rosary followed by led by Lt. Kristen Gray. On Sunday August 4th our special mass. Bring a lawn chair and come for this special feast. guest will be Major Glenda Davis. Our Parish Picnic Sunday, August 18th following 11 We appreciate the continued community support at our a.m. mass with food, fun and fellowship. weekly barbecues held at the Thrift Store every Friday from Life Teen - “Faith Challenge Nights” on Monday, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. This is a fundraiser that supports our Food July 29 from 7-9 p.m. at Chris & Laurie Lapain’s house. Bank and Family Services programs. Then on Thursday, August 8 and Monday, August 19 at

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Claire’s house. Next Life Teen Mass is August 11th. Congratulations to Megan Taylor and Adam Bonnevie united in marriage. Welcome to Drake Pernal, Luis Rugama, Logan McKewan, Grant O’Brien and Jackson Root who joined our family. Our sympathy goes out to Jane Croft and Mary Alice on the death of their brother Patrick.

Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather has been nice this week but we also got some real crappy stuff also and way too much rain. Here we are into August and there is still wheat to be harvested but with all the water they can not get in to harvest. Celebrating birthdays this week are Richard Trimble,

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our members bid farewell to the Millen building, where the club has been meeting for over 30 years. We will continue our regular schedule of cards at St. John’s Hall, starting on Mon., Aug. 5th with euchre at 1pm, Pepper on Wednesdays at 1pm, and Friday night euchre at 7pm. Join us there! Call Joanne 519-975-2409. Dick Reyner, Gillian Diemling, and Rose Smith. Happy Anniversary wishes to Carl and Rose Smith. Pleasant Valley Community Club card results: July 16 Pepper: Mary Lou Chibi, Elaine Taylor, Josie Dresser, Thomas Allison, Doug Field, Charlie Chevalier, Keith Dresser. July 20 Euchre: Mary Demars, Elaine Taylor, Norma Beacom, Ethel Ford, Keith Dresser, Ben Puglia, Thomas Allison, Door Prize: Evelyn Young and George Diesbourg. July 23 Pepper: Audrey Stanley, Ethel Ford, Betty Fields, Bob Ford, Thomas Allison, Charlie Chevalier. July 27 Euchre: Elsie Smith, Mary Demars, Josie Dresser, Ben Puglia, Keith Dresser, Grant Beacom. Door Prize: Eileen Ames and John Smith. Don’t forget to take in the 9th Annual Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show at Co-An Park in McGregor, on August 9-11. Visit: www.essexsteamandgasengine.com

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland 25All are welcome attend our Sunday worship service at Centre St, EssextoN8M 1N8 10 am with Pastor Linda Blair. 776-6522the Fax:Sacrament 776-7265 of Holy Communion and __________________________________________ Phone: We celebrated the 25th Anniversary John and Linda last1975” Sunday. “Friendly, of personal service since The flowers in the Sanctuary were placed in loving memTaxbyPlanning & Preparation ory of Bill Baker his wife Shirley and daughter Karrie. Bookkeeping Services The nursing home service at Iler Lodge is on Tues. Aug. 6th at 2 pm. Volunteers areNeeds always&welcome. Managerial Problems Door Greeters for next week are Marianne Clark & Marg Cash Flow & Business Projections Magee, Elders on Duty is Ted Ure and Lock Up is Virginia GST Consultants • Financial Planning Lauzon.

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Woodslee Freindship Club submitted by Joanne McMurren Last week’s euchre and pepper winners were: Dave McMurren, George Davidson, Audrey Stanley, Bob Mullins, Mary Demars, George Sutherland, Jean Matalik, Ernie Lariviere, Fran McKim, and Colleen Chevalier. On Friday night, July 26th, we celebrated with pizza as

Essex Retirees GRAHAM Everyone is welcome to join us for ourMcINTOSH Corn Roast BBQ SETTERINGTON & Bingo onDRIEDGER August 10. Call & 776-6688 for information. HICKS LLP Sylvia Pearce and her committee provided a delicious Chartered Accountants lunch for our Tuesday afternoon of euchre. The team of W.Lou McIntosh, CAhigh score, Audrey Betty Fields and Al Mary Chibi had H.St.Driedger, B Sc. CA and Grant and Ostrander andPaul Cecile Dennis stood second Michelle Richards wereHicks, third. Mavis R. Tyler B B A,Law CAhad high score at Saturday euchre.L. Judy Kelly was aBAcc close second Heather MacPherson, CA winner and Diana Lindsay Dennis was third. Mary Lou Chibi L. Rounding, BAcc, CAwas first for

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Monday night Pepper, Floyd Cascadden had most peppers and Lawrence Dobson and Doug Fields tied for second. Floyd had high score for Wednesday night Pepper. Lawrence Dobson had most peppers while George Diesbourg took low score. Ruby Robertson had high score for Thursday night Bridge and Margaret Crawley was second. The Centre is closed Monday, August 5 (Civic Holiday). The club is preparing to paint a mural on panels to be mounted on the outside of the building. If you are interested in participating in the creation and painting of this mural please come to the centre on Monday, Aug. 12 at 1pm to get all the details.

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman You will be warmly welcomed at our Sunday morning Worship Service at 10 am with Pastor Steve Jones Jr. Church is available for the children during the service. Marilyn White and Kathy Shaw will lead a Summer Vacation Bible Club from Tuesday, Aug. 6 to Friday, Aug. 9. No cost to attend. Plan to send your children and grandchildren and invite other school age children in your neighbourhood. Helpers and snack providers will be needed from our church. Please keep the many in our community with health needs and those in nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers.

St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican Service begins at St. Paul’s at 10 a.m on August 4. The office is closed until Wednesday, August 14. The wine tour is in the planning stage. Sign you name at one of the churches if you are interested. Stay tuned for further information. If you have donations for Canterbury College Outreach, please bring them by August 11, Cleaning supplies, toiletries, notebooks, etc., are needed.

Essex United Church With thoughts on prayer and forgiveness Rev. Spencer led us in worship. Next Sunday will focus on Household Economics. Plans are being made for the Vacation Bible School. If you can help in any way talk to Margaret Hazael. A Writing Through Grief and Loss workshop, in Chatham , is on August 24. A carpool is planned for anyone who is interested in participating.

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Essex Intermediate Girls Interlock bring it home

Local Moto Cross submitted to EFP

It’s been a long time coming for Essex’s own Cody Cooper to stand on the podium but this past Sunday he did it in style. The venue was Freelin MX in Brown City MI. Cooper runs a limited AMA Dist. 14 schedule in Michigan and Freelin MX is not a very familiar track for the rider. Moto one had Cody doing it the hard way by getting a poor hole shot, falling back to 5th and getting collected by a downed rider. Back up and running

submitted to EFP Last weekend was a great weekend for the Essex Intermediate Girls Softball team. They started with a 28 - 2 win over Kingsville, and followed that up the next day with a 9 -7 win over Amherstburg, and then a 12 - 7 win over Leamington. On Sunday they were up against the same Amherstburg team

they defeated the day before, just needing one win. Unfortunately, they lost by a 10 - 8 score. After a short break, it was winner take all for the Tier B Championship. This time the Essex girls came through with an exciting 9 - 6 come from behind victory to win the 2013 Interlock Intermediate Girls Championship.

Pictured is the team: (back row, left to right) coaches Glen Harnadek and Rob Chapman, (middle row, left to right) Chloe Chapman, Kaylee Drouillard, Sam Friesen, Hannah Kiessling, Riley Gagnon, Coach Abe Friesen, (front row, left to right) Alaina Hayes, Destinee Ogle-Cazabon, Erin Lauzon, Julia Harnadek, Natalie Bellemore, and Cara Drouillard.

he charged from the back of the pack eventually taking over second position before driver error bit him in the corner. Once again Coop would have to ride smart and most of all consistent to gain lost positions. Late in the moto he had the leader within striking distance but would have to settle for second spot. Moto two was do or die if he wanted to stand atop the podium and bring the big iron home to Canada. It was a different hole shot scenario for the lone Canadian rider, blasting out of the gates in first place and never looking back. The second place rider made a short bid for the lead and would eventually take the top spot over but Cooper’s speed and smoothness

kept it close and in the end Cody would retake the lead on the last lap while in the air over what’s called the “Monster

Double” - an 80’ jump - finishing first overall for the day in dramatic fashion.

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Essex Rookie Yellow Jackets Travel Baseball highlights submitted to EFP The Essex Rookie Travel baseball team hosted the Walker Homesites Minor team on July 24. After giving up a single run in the top of the first inning, the Essex offense exploded with seven runs in the bottom of the first highlighted by a RBI triple from Jake T. and a RBI single courtesy of Hayden V. After holding Walker Homesites scoreless in the second, Essex added another six runs in the bottom of the inning. Brysen Dr. had a RBI single while Luke W. brought in two runs with a double to take a 13-2 lead. The bottom of the third inning was highlighted by a two run triple from Jake T. and a RBI double by Ajin V. The offense kept rolling for Essex in the fourth inning with RBIs from Collin H., Riley L., Konner M., Tyler T. and Braydin M. In the end, Essex outplayed the visiting team and took the win with a score 25-6. On July 28, Essex hosted the Woodslee Major team in the rubber match for their third game of the season. Woodslee got the bats going early with two home runs in the top of the first to take a 3-0 lead. Woodslee added four more runs in the second to go ahead 7-0. Luke W. started the bats strong with a double in the bottom of the second. Hayden V. brought in Essexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone run of the inning. After a scoreless third inning and a one run top of the fourth inning, Woodslee held a commanding 8-1 lead. The Essex bats got going in the bottom of the fourth with Ajin V.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RBI single and Hayden V. pounding a RBI double.

Emmitt P. and Collin H. added RBI ground outs to narrow the Woodslee lead 8-5. Konner M. had a spectacular pop fly catch to hold Woodslee to two runs in the top of the sixth. In the end Woodslee was able to hold off Essex

with a 17-5 win. The team wishes a quick recovery to coach Doug H.

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Windsor-built 1949 Ford now in Nova Scotia

Scott and Maryann Ritcey’s 1949 Ford Tudor sedan with sun visor, twin spotlights, and fender skirts. Pictured right, their twin boys take turns “driving” the ‘49 Ford.

The 1949 Ford was a new postwar car from the Ford Motor Company introduced in June 1948. It created an immediate sensation with its modern styling, independent front suspension, and parallel leaf rear springs. Over a million were built. Scott and Maryann Ritcey of Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, own a 1949 Ford Tudor sedan built in Windsor, Ontario, with Canadian serial number 0470H49-76324. Scott writes: “The car was purchased in 1980 at the Barrie swap meet in Ontario by a friend of my dad’s and carried Ontario Historic Vehicle plate HVF.102. The vendor reportedly bought it from the estate of the original owner. “It came to Nova Scotia and we stored it winters in our garage. It went through a few more owners in the Maritimes until I saw it advertised and bought it from a man in North Sydney in 2009. The trip took over six hours each way and we took a U-Haul trailer and lots of hundred dollar bills. It was the first big road trip with our twin boys, Camaron and Carter, who were only a year-and-a-half old.” Scott tracked down and talked to all the owners in the Maritimes since 1980 but also would like to contact the previous owners in Ontario. He contacted the MTO and received this reply: “The data you are requesting is not available. Prior to 1984, all vehicle records were in paper and stored in boxes. When the computerized system was put in place, only active vehicles were moved over.” Scott continues: “The car is light green (originally Arabian Green, according to my Ford/Meteor parts manual) with only one repaint in 1994. The odometer shows almost 75,000 miles and I believe that is original. She’s a solid car that runs and drives as it should. Original paint is on the interior, firewall, door jambs and sills. The seat covers and headliner have been replaced, along with a lot of chrome and stainless repaired or replaced. The drive train is the original 239 cubic inch flathead V8 with column-shift three-speed manual transmission. Brakes are original, unassisted, fourwheel drum, and other than dual exhausts, the car is original underneath. “Our boys, now five, love riding in the ‘hot rod’ as they are up high and can see everything. And I am like a kid in a candy store, Bill, waiting to see the story of our old Ford in print.” I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

In Essex County Senior Baseball League action, Woodslee Seniors’ pitcher Willy Froese (pictured) delivers during Friday night’s game against the Woodslee 35 plus team.

by Fred Groves Holland second at Jamieson tour Essex’s Sara Holland is second overall in the girls division of the Jamieson Junior Golf Tour. Last Monday she shot a 75 at Kingsville and followed that up with an 83 at Ridgetown. • Lionel Sanders, a Harrow native, won the Canadian Triathlon Championships in Toronto with a time of 1:50.54, which was nearly five minutes ahead of his closest competitor. Essex’s Tracey PillonAbbs competed in the women’s 40-44 division and had a time of 3:06.40. • Congratulations to the Essex Yellowjackets’ bantam majors for winning a recent tournament in Kincardine. The team, that went 5-0, is coached by Ryan O’Neil, Shaun Fuerth, Jamie McDermott and Kurt Curtis. • Still with baseball, Tyson Way of Essex, a catcher/right fielder with the Windsor Selects, will represent Ontario at the

Canada Games, August 3-9 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. • The Woodslee Orioles baseball organization will

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host the Ontario Baseball Association Midget ‘D’ championship tournament on August 23-25. • Recent stats from Dresden Raceway has Essex horse harness driver Mark Williams having a great year. In 69 starts, he has seven firsts, eight seconds and 13 thirds. • Toledo Walleye of the East Coast Hockey League has placed Essex’s Wes O’Neil on the protected list. O’Neil had 32 points for the Walleye last season. Meanwhile, the Mississippi Surge of the SPHL has protected centre Kyle Kudroch of Cottam. He had 10 goals and 22 points for the Surge last year. • Chittle Sports Academy’s ball hockey season is in full swing and in the atom division the Awesome Snipers are in first place at 9-0. Dalton Vanlare leads the Snipers with 44 points. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca

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South Buxton - July 27 racing report

submitted Mike Bennett Race fans, drivers – and farmers – are crossing their fingers for good weather on the Civic Holiday weekend as South Buxton Raceway will be busy with two major events. The Southwestern Ontario Tractor Pullers Association returns for South Buxton’s fifth annual Tractor and Truck Pull on Friday. Modified and super modified tractors will be joined by two classes of pickup trucks, competing on the infield strip. On Saturday, stock cars return to the three-eighth mile ‘D’ dirt oval. The Southern Ontario Sprints return to South Buxton for the first time since 2009, highlighting the night’s racing action. Jamie Collard will be looking for his second sprint victory of the season at South Buxton. The Burford driver won the Patriot Sprint Tour Canadian mid-season championship at South Buxton on June 22. Collard comes to South Buxton as the SOS points leader. Tilbury’s Kyle Patrick, who raced at Ohsweken’s Northern Summer Nationals and World Of Outlaws Six Nations Showdown earlier this week, will compete with the SOS on his home track

on Saturday, where he won his heat and finished fifth in the Patriot feature last month. Ridgetown’s Adam West, however, is doubtful as the SOS regular missed the last event in Brighton in mid-July after suffering major damage from a wreck earlier in the season. All five of South Buxton’s regular classes will also be in action. This past Saturday’s memorial night’s racing was postponed by weather. It was South Buxton’s third rainout of the season, and by coincidence, the memorial night program was scheduled all three nights (June 1 and July 6). South Buxton has rescheduled memorial night for Saturday, Aug. 10, featuring the Gord DeWael Late Models, Brian Outhouse Modifieds, Cory Schives Mini-Mods and Windride Transportation Sport Stocks memorial races. Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano leads the Tirecraft Mini-Mod standings by 91 points over Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr., thanks to his fifth feature win of the season on July 20. DeSerrano leads all drivers at South Buxton with 16 checkered flags on the season. Kingsville’s Norm

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DeSerrano is sixth in the standings and Cottam’s Rob Quick is eighth. Quick has two feature wins and 15 checkered flags. Merlin’s Eren Vanderiviere, the twotime defending series champion, holds a 47-point lead over fellow Merlin driver Steve Shaw in the Windride Transportation Sport Stocks standings. The two drivers have combined to win all nine features in the class – five by Vanderiviere including four in a row before Shaw broke the streak with his fourth win on July 20.. Doris Lajeunesse, of Essex, is third in the standings, 110 points behind Vanderiviere but just one point ahead of Wallaceburg’s Willy Vyse and Wheatley’s Steve Clements, who are tied for fourth. Darryl Hoekstra has a 58-point lead over Brian Speelman in a battle of Chatham drivers atop the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds. Joel Leamington’s Dick is third, 89 points off the lead, with four feature win. Wallaceburg’s Drew Smith is fifth in the standings and is tied with Hoekstra and Dick with seven checkereds to lead the class. Windsor’s Dan McIntyre is seventh in points 18 points ahead of Essex’s Gerald Martin, while Wheatley’s Justin Mills is another 37 points back in ninth. Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford is the hottest driver at the track with four straight feature wins. Glassford, who missed two weeks this season, is second in the standings 104 points behind Chatham’s Gregg Haskell.

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Pictured, above: Ben Buchner readies himself for a race, while Coach Jeremy Reaume goes over what Ben has to do to win.

Golf and Country Club this past week. Organizer, Keegan Boulineau, head lifeguard at the Country Club, was busy watching the clouds. Due to the storms that headed into the area, the meet was delayed and the

torrential downpour and lightning. The Eels did very well swimming away with the top points trophy for the meet along with top points for girls divisions and ditto for the boys swimmers.

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Ravens will take on the Mustangs

Essex bantam Ravens quarterback Brandon Leach (7) joins his teammates in the end zone after scoring against Mississauga.

by Fred Groves The best rushing attack, an extremely stingy defence, and the home field advantage. That is what the Ontario Varsity Ravens will take against the London Mustangs this Saturday at 7 p.m. when they host the Adam Conference semi-final game at Raider Field. Essex compiled a 7-1 regular season record, their only loss coming at the hands of the Cambridge Lions that the Mustangs knocked out on Friday. In those eight games, they shut out their opponents in four of them. “Our defence is playing outstanding. We’ve only given up 60 points all

year,” said head coach Glen Mills. Defensive linemen Adam Slikboer and Nick Simone anchor the defence that will have to contend with a Mustangs offence that is effective both on the ground and in the air. In his first year back at the helm of the offence, Essex quarterback Brandon Reaume got the job done as he tossed 39-of-47 including nine touchdown passes while being picked off just four times. In order for the visiting Mustangs to be successful, they are going to have to stop the best running back

in the Ontario Varsity Football League, veteran Elijah Fera. He had nine touchdowns, and carried the ball 116 times for 1,122 yards for an average of 9.7 yards a touch. “Our running attack is strong. We only missed the all-time record by 100 yards,” said Mills. Look for Cody McCann, an EDHS graduate to have his number called a few times as he had 76 carries for 589 yards, bulldozing his way to eight touchdowns. As far as who the Ravens play from here on, it does not really matter. As Mills pointed out, “We have to beat them all.”

Khaliel James, in his rookie year with the senior team was named the offensive player of the game for Team Ontario that recently took home bronze from the Canada Cup. In that game he had a seven-yard touchdown run and scored another major off of a 58-yard reception. In the only meeting of the Mustangs and Ravens, Essex came out on top 15-0 in a mud and rain fest that saw the game halted due to a power outage. London knocked out Essex in the playoffs last year and is the defending championship team. “I think we will be fine as long as we execute and hang on to the ball,” said Mills who does not want any turnovers. Look for defensive back Carson Ouellette to have a strong post-season on special teams as he has had 17 kickoff returns, running one back for a touchdown. The peewee Ravens are in the championship this weekend in Toronto The bantams beat Mississauga 21-7 here at home and will travel to Hamilton on Sunday. The Junior Varsity will host Brampton at Raider Field at 3 p.m.

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