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Thursday, August 20, 2015
Issue No. 33
Essex Steam and Gas Engine Show has something for everyone
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by Jennifer Cranston The 31st Annual Steam and Gas Engine Show keeps our agricultural history alive each year with a little something for everyone. This year was no exception. Displays, demonstrations, activities, vendors and live entertainment brought back days of yore for visitors from infant to senior, and all ages in between. One of the new events for youngsters this year was a game called Turkey in The Straw, hosted by the McGuire family. It is a simple game. Poker chips with dollar amounts written on them are hidden in a big pile of straw. Children are then invited to dig
through the hay stack in search of the tokens they can cash in at any vendor booth in the park. Diane McGuire explained that the new game was just one way she and her family were working to keep the McGuire presence strong at the show. Diane’s grandfather Orval McGuire and his wife are founding members of the museum. This year Orval is in a nursing home and was unable to attend the show. Diane is one of Orval’s 38 grandchildren. She explained that all of his grandchildren came together to continue his tradition of providing a tent full of child friendly activities
at the show. There was also a book for friends of Orval to sign that would be brought to him following the three-day event. Museum President Gary Struhar said that it is important to get kids interested in history, because they are the future of the museum. “They will see things here they will never see anywhere else,” he said. It isn’t just heritage, he explained. It’s educational in other practical ways, too. “The laws of physics don’t change,” he said. “From horse to steam to solar; it’s the power of motion, all that changes is the fuel.”
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Cop Camp broadens horizons for local youth
Pictured above: Camper Rylin Papineau rides a horse led by Marissa Adams of Pleasant Oaks Ranch at Cop Camp, which took place August 13.
by Jennifer Cranston Campers at Cop Camp spent five days and four nights building friendships
and learning to trust last week at Gess†wood Camp. For 21 years, Cop
Camp has been offering kids unique opportunities to grow and learn about themselves. This year, 88 students from OPP VIP classes in Essex County came together for a week packed with fun activities from sailing to horseback riding to performing in a talent show. Only one student from each grade six class in OPP policed communities is invited to the camp, so it is common for many of the students to arrive knowing none of the other campers. Provincial Const. Stephanie Moniz said one of her favourite parts of Cop Camp is watching the changes that happen among the campers throughout the week. She explained that many of the kids are a little scared on the first day, especially if they don’t know anyone. “And then on the last day they are hugging each other and talking about missing one another,” she said. In many cases kids have the opportunity to overcome some of their inhibitions, she explained. Sometimes it is social, other times it can be dealing with a fear of heights on the Ropes Course, or getting
comfortable on the water while learning to sail. Even spending a few nights away from home and family can be hard for some of the campers. Jacquelin Trudeau said sailing was her favourite activity at camp. It was a first time for her. Calvin Mills said that his favourite part of the week was the Ropes Course. He explained that the team had to work together and it brought the team closer. In Ropes, teammates hold the ropes that keep each other from falling, while they navigate their way through the tree tops. It is very much a trust building exercise. Olivia Zaccagnini also liked Ropes. “It lets us get to know and trust each other,” she said. Zaccaggnini also caught one of her first fish at camp and it was so big she won a trophy for it. She said that one of the best parts of camp was finding new friends. “You’re expanding your group of friends and building connections with your team, your cabin buddies and the officers,” she said. Mills and Trudeau also talked about the friends they made and the bonds they formed. “The people in my group; we really bonded over the week. It was like we’ve known each other for years,” Mills commented. Unknown to the campers at the time of this interview, Mills and Trudeau were awarded the male and female Leadership Awards, and Zaccaggnini was named “Happy Camper.”
Pictured above: Campers work in relay teams to “uniform the bobby” at Cop Camp.
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Essex native at helm of Ontario’s Legion Command by Sylene Argent Many may know Brian Weaver as an involved community member or neighbour. Since 1973, this Essex native has worked to give back to veterans and the town through the work he has dedicated to the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). Because of Weaver’s determination and dedication to this organization and the many programs it offers Canadian veterans and the community, he rose through the ranks locally before setting his sights on positions at the Provincial level. On Mother’s Day weekend, Weaver was elected Provincial President; a feat he is extremely proud and humble to have achieved. He visited the Essex area last week and was thrilled to meet with many of his Essex comrades who were happy to congratulate him on this recent accomplishment. Weaver recalls it took three applications for him to become a Legion member in the mid-‘70s. The first time he approached his dad, a Legion member, with the application for his support, he was asked why he wanted to join. Weaver had responded he wanted to play ball with the guys. “My dad ripped up my application,” he said. It was on the third attempt his father would finally sign his member application. Responding to the same question as to why he had wanted to join, he had finally given the answer his father wanted to hear. “I want to get involved and work for the organization,” Weaver had told his dad. He admits his brother helped guide him
to the correct answer. He explained that his dad was a Mason, and community work was important to him. “Everything seemed to fall into place after that,” he explained. Within six months of joining the Essex Legion, Weaver was appointed as the Social Director of the Board, and was ready to begin his involvement with the community. Over the next four decades, Weaver took on many positions and became a part of many projects with the Legion. He was Branch President for three years, and was part of the Committee that established the memorial wall that surrounds the Essex cenotaph. While Essex Legion President, Weaver wanted to expand the Legion membership. It grew to become the largest in its zone, expanding from around 350 members to around 800. He would move on to serve the Legion at the Zone and District levels, including taking on the District Commander position for two years. Weaver had the drive to continue to move up in the Legion system, so he put his name forward to serve at the Provincial level. He was elected into one of three Vice President positions, a role he would fill for two terms (a total period of four years). He subsequently served as First Vice President after he was elected into the position at the annual convention in Kingston. Typically, those who make it to First Vice President later become President of the Provincial Command as they are trained to take on the roles the President oversees, he noted. His father and mother have since passed, but
Weaver was thinking of them when he was installed. “I would have loved to see my dad’s face when I was marching up there when I was appointed Provincial President,” he said. He now oversees all of the Ontario Branches of the Royal Canadian Legion, and their 160,000 collective members. The ceremony, and election procedure, was held over the Mother’s Day weekend in Niagara. He said there were 575 delegates and 784 proxies for a total of 1359 votes. “I was totally overwhelmed. I had a feeling of gratitude,” Weaver said of being elected President of the Provincial Legion. “It was very nice.” What was especially nice was that he had the majority of his family onsite, offering support and words of congratulations. Over the next two years, Weaver hopes to continue to work on strengthening the Homeless Veteran program. He noted the Fred Victor Society secured 10 apartments in Toronto so the Legion could provide homes to veterans who need them. The Ladies Auxiliary is retrofitting the apartments. Weaver is also focused on helping the Ontariobased branches of the Royal Canadian Legion to
streamline their finances. “We are here to help Legion branches succeed,” he commented. As Provincial President, Weaver had the opportunity to design his own pin, which showcases the Legion crest and the map of Ontario. He and the other Provincial Executive members will hand out this pin over the next two years. He is currently living in Cobourg, which is much closer to the Ontario office. He said the office has a good Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director. Weaver will be the Ontario Command President for a two year term, and will serve a third year as Past President. And then, the local Legion member will put his name forward to hopefully serve on the national Dominion Command. Currently, Weaver sits on the Dominion Command’s Poppy and Remembrance Committee. The Essex Branch has treated Weaver well, he said. The local branch awarded him with the Meritorious Service Medal in 2013 for his contributions to the community and Branch. “I’ve got a lot of good people backing me up,” he said. “I’m proud to say I’m a life member of the Essex Legion.”
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It can be challenging and time consuming to sift through the political propaganda and actual policies of the Nation’s three main parties. We are fortunate to have some extra time to learn as much as we can before the election in October. In the last week I have heard people say they are outraged at the lack of action against ISIL, and they plan to vote for the NDP in the upcoming federal election. I have spoken to people who are adamantly against legalizing marijuana, who intend to vote Liberal. Some have told me how opposed they are to “tough-on-crime” initiatives like mandatory minimum sentencing, and will most certainly vote Conservative in October. Many of these people cannot even name their local candidates. A friend of mine once admitted that trying to understand political “nonsense” was too complicated for them, so they always go into the voting booth, close their eyes, and drop the point of the pencil then
select which ever name it was closest to. As a reporter, this is frustrating beyond words. Journalists have a huge responsibility when it comes to elections. Media is the main method political parties use to get their message to the voters. Many of us work very hard to bring our readers/listeners/viewers the most information, in the most concise manner possible. As media, our biggest responsibility is to inform our audience about important issues in their community, nation, and world. There are few things more important than the leadership of the Nation. In the coming weeks, the Essex Free Press will do its best to give our readers as much information as we can about our local candidates and their party platforms. We are also committed to doing this in the most factual, unbiased manner possible. I am hoping that our readers will take it a step further than that.
This is the longest election period in our lifetime. It is our responsibility as voters to make the most educated decision possible. This time we have time to do that. Don’t vote for a party just because it is the party your parents, spouse, or friends vote for. Vote for the party that best represents your values. How do you do that? Educate yourself. Visit all three party websites. Read more than one newspaper. If you feel particularly ambitious, call campaign offices and ask questions. We owe it to ourselves as a Nation to do better than pull a name out of a hat. The three main National parties are NOT the same. They stand for very different things, and each of them is proposing policies that will have a major effect on your life and your pocket book. Know what those policies are. It isn’t enough just to vote, cast an educated vote this October.
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Letter to the Editor... Re: Wind turbines near Essex. I have to commend the people of Essex and the Council for finally taking a stand against the Wind Turbine Company. It’s way overdue! Finally someone has the gonads to stand up to these bullies that have decimated our landscape in the name of GREEN. One could also change one letter in the word green and you would have greed, which is more to the point! Here in Amherstburg the Wind Factory people have threatened us for years, and with the Provincial Liberal Government’s blessing. Who wouldn’t want to put a turbine in everyone’s back yard when you can have the taxpayer subsidize this lunacy! I just hope that there will be many more communities that will finally stand up to this Government and these self-serving, multi-billion dollar companies. We have suspected for years that this isn’t about helping mother earth but helping them to our money. It is the Liberal Government’s fault for initiating this in the first place. Will our hydro rates go through the roof, you can bet on it! In fact they will quadruple in the next little while. The provincial Liberals will claim this is all necessary to save the world from the evils of climate change and will pass more laws that make it impossible for us to exercise our rights to fight these giant companies. Welcome to Ontario folks, where the horizon is just a mass of whirling blades no matter what direction you look, someone save us…... Jim Turner Amherstburg, On
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Letter to the Editor... Just a short comment on the articles by Jennifer Cranston regarding Jordon Miner’s return and his results at the Special Olympics World Games; and her own reflections on “home improvements.” Both articles were really enjoyable to read and thoughtfully considered-the first for her positive and informative reporting on a local athlete (by the way Jordon-congratulations!); the second for her really insightful perspective on what can really improve a home-togetherness. Robert W. Sinclair LaSalle, Ontario ___________________________________________ Hello, I enjoy reading Evelyn Couch’s column “Let’s Talk About.” However, I would like to clarify some of the points she made in the August 13 issue. In it, she stated that goldenrod can trigger allergies. This is a common misconception. The various species of native goldenrod found in our region do not trigger allergies, nor are they classified as noxious weeds. Perhaps some of the confusion arises from the fact that goldenrod flowers at the same time as ragweed. Although ragweed is very widespread, it is not as readily noticed as the goldenrod, which leads people to make this false assumption about the cause of their allergies. Goldenrod are in fact a vital source of food for pollinating insects during late summer and fall. At this time, when so many of our pollinator insects are in serious trouble, we need to be aware of our actions, both in our backyards and beyond. To find out about our organization’s efforts to help native pollinators, visit our website at www.naturalizedhabitatnetwork.org.
Tomato Fest serves up family fun by Sylene Argent There was plenty to see and do, and many vendor booths to visit, too, over the weekend during the annual Leamington Tomato Festival. Event activities were held in and around Seacliff Park in Leamington. The festival kicked off Friday evening with the Slicing of the Tomato activity at the Leamington Tomato. The Rotary Community Fish Fry was also held, which many area Rotary Clubs hosted, including the Essex-based club, to raise funds for Hospice. Many fun activities
were hosted over the weekend, including volleyball tournaments, the Tomato Festival parade, the entertaining tomato stomp, and a cooking competition on Saturday. Sunday’s itinerary continued with more volleyball tournaments, the Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast at Seacliff Park Pavilion, and the Firefighter Water Barrel Games. During the water barrel games, teams of firefighters from many area detachments battled each other using the force of water hoses to push a barrel, suspended overhead, towards their
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Administrative Monetary Penalty System Did you know that the Ontario government appears intent on launching the AMPS program to deal with many Highway Traffic Act (HTA) tickets? Under this system it appears that anyone charged with many HTA offences will be presumed “guilty” and will only be able to dispute the amount of the fine but not whether they are guilty of the offence. This can and will have implications on insurance rates, demerit points, unlike what we have now where if you feel that you have a case, you can go to court and attest to your innocence, and perhaps be found “not guilty.” If this new system were to pass, you will be “guilty” without recourse to due process. When are the police always right? Are they not human? I thought that Lady Justice was blind? Not so I guess under our current Premier. The government had a six week consultative process that ended months before the motoring public had even heard about this program. Democracy? I think not... What do you think? Mickey Moulder
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by Jennifer Cranston GDF SUEZ Canada held an open house at the McGregor Community Centre last Thursday night to enable discussion of its proposed Blue Sky Wind project. The McGregor meeting followed one in Tecumseh held the night before. These public information sessions are a required part of the process to present their project to IESO (Independent Electricity System Operator). IESO was formerly the Ontario Power Authority. Bonnie Hiltz, GDF SUEZ Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Adviser, was busy talking with residents and hearing questions. She estimated that about 60 to 70 people had attended the Tecumseh meeting, noting that “it’s busy tonight.” At the busiest point in the open house, people were elbow to elbow in the room, with a few more talking outside. The exact number of attendees was unavailable at the time.
Hiltz said she and her colleagues are passionate about renewable energy. She has been in the energy sector professionally for 10 years, first in the Ontario Ministry of Energy, then for the Ontario Power Authority and most recently for GDF SUEZ Canada. “We’re here because we believe in what we’re doing,” she said. A large contingent of residents attending the meeting did not share that passion. A group of residents
who have come together to fight the project have set up a website called w w w. o u r b l u e s k y. c a . They had a table set up outside the meeting where group members discussed the reasons for their opposition with people on their way into the open house. Dustin O’Neil, a member of the grass roots group, explained that the group came together as neighbours started talking about who had
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Continued Essex Council Notes for August 10 by Sylene Argent Site Plan Control enacted for Sellick’s Council moved the application of Sellick Equipment LTD. for Site Plan Control approval and the execution of a Site Plan Control bylaw and agreement. This will allow the company to develop a manufacturing and assembly facility on the west side of Roseborough Road in Harrow. Council also received the corresponding report. In the report to Council it states as the Official Plan Amendment 5 was recently approved, lands on the west side of Roseborough Road were rezoned to permit industrial and business park land uses. The proposed building has a main floor area of 9,940 m2 and the property will have extensive landscaping. There will also be a defined area for growth of the building and parking lot. The site plan agreement, the report continues, includes the standard development requirements. The agreement provides for the construction of sanitary and storm services. It includes provision for landscaping, on-site lighting, and new signage. Planning consultant Jackie Lassaline talked about the project during the meeting. She said it is a very important site plan application. “The Sellicks will be creating, very much, a significant anchor facility for this corner of the new business park in Harrow,” she said. This will be the new home to the company. She noted that the access off of Roseborough Road will be for employees and visitors only. This will provide access to parking that she said will be well landscaped. The truck access will be off the Clark Street extension. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said he appreciates the business is staying in Harrow. Discussion on discretionary funds Essex Council talked about the limit it can hand out
through the Council Discretionary Fund. Essex’s Director of Corporate Services, Donna Hunter, said the maximum a Councillor can forward to any one organization through this fund is $500. There is an upward total of $2500 through the fund per Councillor. If Council doesn’t spend it, it goes into the general surplus, she said. Councillor Randy Voakes said the $500 cap to one group is restrictive. For example, he recently purchased mementos through the Discretionary Fund for the members of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee, which exceeded the limit set per group. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he likes the $500 limit as he can spread the money around to more causes. He added that if a Councillor has a project he or she would like to spend more than $500, the case can be brought to Council for consideration. The Discretionary Fund has a number of conditions, Essex CAO Russ Phillips said. He noted that a few projects have gone through higher than the $500 limit. The model used is one based on other models used in other communities. Council received the report on this matter, which included what each Council rep has spent to date this year through this fund. Voakes put a motion to remove the $500 limit through the Discretionary Fund, which Council supported. Colchester Harbour Steering Committee appointed Councillors Bill Caixeiro and Larry Snively will sit as Council reps on the Colchester Harbour Steering Committee. Council also appointed two residents to sit on the Committee. Mayor Ron McDermott thanked all those who put their name forward to sit on this Committee. Councillor Snively thanked the Community Services Department for their efforts in maintaining the harbour. He said the area is super clean and looks great. Agreement for refuse and garbage collection Essex Council passed a bylaw to enter into an agreement between the Town and Windsor Disposal Services Limited for garbage and refuse collection. Renovations to Harrow Fairgrounds Council received correspondence from the Colchester South & Harrow Agricultural Society that asked Council for formal consent for the demolition of the baseball grandstand and the construction of sun shades over the player benches at the ball diamonds. It also asked Council to approve the resurfacing of the concrete pad between the main agricultural hall and the craft building, to bury two hydro lines from the north hydro poles along the driveway to the arena to remove the need for extension cords, the installation of a concrete pad on the south side of the livestock barns, and the tentative construction of a sun shelter to be south
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of the livestock barns. All of these changes will be done at the Colchester South & Harrow Agricultural Society’s cost, it was noted during the meeting.
Snow removal on Queen Street Councillor Sherry Bondy brought up discussions regarding snow removal on Queen Street in Harrow Centre. She said that there is a section on the west side that needs attention. Residents do a fairly good job of removing snow in the area, but as soon as plow goes by it pushes everything back on, and its heavy snow. A few years ago, she brought photos to Council to talk about this situation, she thought this area was included in the downtown clean up, but a business owner was billed. She thought the area was exempt as there are many older residents in this section. Heading into winter, she would ask that Council get it in writing that this area be included in the downtown core cleanup or be exempt from the fine. CAO Russ Phillips said administration discovered it is not included in the downtown cleanup, but will look into seeing what it will cost to do so and report to Council on the matter in September.
Co-An Play structure Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said Co-An Park had a huge playground structure that the community helped fund over twenty years ago, and at the time it was valued at $75,000. It has been removed. There was also a residential grade one, that was purchased around eight years ago, which has reached its life span. Currently there are no play structures in the park, which he said gets upwards of 30,000 visitors per year. “It’s Co-An Park, and we have no play structures there whatsoever,” he said. There is $15,000 in the capital fund for Co-An Park. One resolution the Co-An Park Committee was looking at would potentially obtain a structure that was available for $25,000, excluding HST. The Park Committee would be around $6,000 short to do this, he noted. One resolution of the Co-An Park Committee was that the Amherstburg Council rep and the Essex Council rep (Meloche) on this Committee go to their Councils to ask for $3,000 each to be committed from the capital dollars in next year’s budget for this. Meloche said if Amherstburg contributes, then Essex should think seriously about cooperating. Used playground equipment is also being considered. Meloche put a motion forward that Essex allow for $3,000 out of next year’s capital funds to be used for the potential purpose of the equipment if Amherstburg also contributed the same amount. Council carried this motion. Notice of Motion Councillor Bill Caixeiro put a notice of motion forward asking Council to consider joining the Community Schools Alliance by purchasing a membership for $750. The funds would be taken from the Council’s membership budget. Council will consider this in September.
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Unhappy about proposal for more turbines... been offered money to put turbines on their land and their neighbours who had been offered money to sign letters of support that the company intends to submit with their proposal to the province. “You will pay for it,” he said. “Your property values will go down and your energy costs will go up.” The group said that Ontario has the highest electricity costs in North America. They blame the subsidizing of wind energy for this, saying that 4 per cent of our electricity is generated from wind, but 20 per cent of our bills go to pay for wind generated electricity. They were encouraging people who were opposed to the project to contact the Minister of Energy, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, and the IESO. Community approval is not required for GDF SUEZ to succeed in its bid, which is due Sept. 1, but O’Neil believes that local residents can make a difference at the end of the day.
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“I’m a busy guy,” he said. “I’m not wasting my time. I’m going to fight for my home and my community.” Inside, residents gathered around one couple who was sharing the map they received of proposed turbine sites that showed turbines bordering two separate properties that they owned. One of those properties is currently strictly agricultural with no house on it. If a Turbine is place on the adjoining property, a house cannot be built there in the future. Brent Rupert is one half of that couple. He also had with him a copy of the agreement he was asked to sign. The contract promised him $1,000 for signing the letter of support, with the promise of an additional $1,000 each year that the project operates. Rupert and his partner live near Gesto. They did not sign the letter. Hiltz explained that the company’s goal for the open house was to provide correct information. “We’re not going to change all minds,” she said. “But we want them to decide based on accurate information.” She explained that the company had made contact with people who are interested in hosting a turbine and their neighbours, but that final
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decisions about turbine locations are a long way off. If their bid is accepted by the Province in December, a series of more in-depth environmental studies will be conducted before final location sites can be chosen. Dustin O’Neil of Gesto talks to area residents as they enter the GDF Suez public open house in McGregor. The open house is regarding the proposed Blue Sky Wind Project that could span across the municipalities of Tecumseh and Essex. O’Neil is part of a group called “Our Blue Sky” that is opposed to the project.
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Twilight Tour talks phosphorus by Jennifer Cranston Around 50 area farmers gathered at the Desmarais Farm in Stoney Pointe last Wednesday evening to learn more about soil health and keeping nutrient rich soil on the farm and out of the lakes. Phosphorus is a naturally occurring substance that can be found in all living things. It is a vital nutrient for growing healthy plants of all kinds, which is why it is a main ingredient in most fertilizers. Algae are simple aquatic plant life that also thrives in phosphorus rich environments. Too much phosphorus in the water can lead to too much algae in the water. Too much algae can be very destructive to other aquatic life. Because the agricultural industry is a major user of phosphorus, there is a connection between farm run-off and excessive phosphorus in the waterways. “We need to do what we can to limit phosphorus run-off,” Mike Dick, Secretary for Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association, said. “It’s better for the environment, but also because phosphorus isn’t getting
any cheaper.” No-till farming is rising in popularity for this reason. The theory is that limiting the erosion of phosphorus-rich soil reduces the amount of phosphorus making its way to the waterways. Loosened soil erodes faster than compact soil. Not turning the soil isn’t always practical and doesn’t solve the whole problem. Especially for wet, dense soil, like what is prevalent in this region, Dick explained that tilling helps the soil to dry faster, enabling the farmer to get into his fields and work them. Dr. David Lobb of Winnipeg was the keynote speaker at the tour. He is a Professor of Soil Science, and the Senior Research Chairperson for the Watershed Systems Research Program at the University of Manitoba. Lake Winnipeg has been dealing with dangerously high levels of algae. Lobb is one of many experts working hard to solve that problem and his knowledge is relevant to recent similar situations in Lake Erie and the connection to area agriculture. “We are always learning more about the link between agriculture and water quality,” he said. He explained the key is in “closing the system” and maintaining healthy soil. “I want to get people focused on soil health so we can maintain agriculture in terms of affordability and sustainability,” he said. He explained that no-till methods can, in some cases, be worse than tilling methods. When you don’t turn the earth, vegetation is left on the surface. While a growing plant takes in phosphorus, a dying plant releases it. This can leave high levels of phosphorus on the surface which can be easily washed into the watersheds without losing any significant amount of soil. “What you really want to focus on is run-off, not just soil erosion,” Lobb said. When he talks about “closing the system,” he is talking
Chuck and Bernadette Desmarais accept the Conservation Farm Award sign from Mike Dick and Jean Marc Beneteau of the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association. This took place at the Association’s annual Twilight Tour on Aug. 12.
about retaining the water on the farm. One thing he talks about is collecting the phosphorus-rich water and storing it in ponds on the farm for re-use. That is especially useful in the Prairies because it is usually necessary to find water for irrigation. There needs to be a balance between maximum infiltration and maximum drainage of excess. In order to do this, fostering healthy soil is important. “Your best defense is healthy soil,” he said. Hosting this year’s tour were Chuck Desmarais and his wife Bernadette. Their farm is the Conservation Farm Award Winner for 2014. The farm has been in the Desmarais family since 1900. He thanked his peers for their recognition and talked about the changes in farming over the years and through the generations. He told the story of a recent visit from his brother Paul. He and his brother were working in one of Desmarais’ newer tree growths, when Paul wondered aloud what their father would think of all the newly planted trees. The irony, he explained, is that 55 years ago he and his brother, under their father’s direction, spent all of their time uprooting trees. Now they had come full circle and were putting them back. “We see some of the cycles. We learn and we change,” he said.
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Essex Thrift Store a ‘complete recycling centre’ by Jennifer Cranston That raggedy old t-shirt doesn’t need to go in the garbage. Neither does that broken purse, or the shoes that have lost their soles. Just bring them to the Thrift Store. “I’m pretty proud because over the last few years, we’ve become a complete recycling centre,” Manager
The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
Thundering Smoke When my granddaughter heard I was going to Zimbabwe she asked why I would go to that place because there was nothing to see. Obviously she knew nothing about Victoria Falls. The natives called it thundering smoke because of the roar of the mighty Zambesi River as the nearly two kilometres of it plunged 108 metres into the chasm below that caused the mist the natives thought was like smoke. Our Niagara is nothing in comparison, but there is a condition on those statistics. The width and volume of the Zambesi depends on rainfall and it has to be full to meet those dimensions. Otherwise, the Falls is in streams. Most of you know the missionary to what was then British Rodesia, was the first white man to see this magnificent display and he named it for his Queen, Victoria Falls. The natives have accepted that name. The sight was not my incentive for going with a group to help restore Rusitu, a small remote village that was severely damaged during the rebellion to be free of British rule. Our leader had been there and he made certain we saw that awesome sight. There was no groomed parkland when we were there, and with the financial instability, I doubt that much has been done. We could walk along the edge of the cliff across from the Falls with no protection and my friends warned me I was taking a chance of slipping and sliding into the chasm myself, but this curious soul had to see where the river dropped. It is forced by the chasm to make a sharp turn and flow along a narrow channel. There was a native guide
on duty and she predicted that eventually the force of the water would widen the river bed. Tourists come now to see this magnificent display. A modern hotel has been built close to the site. Exotic food, especially among the meats, is served so a meal can be an adventure. Another hotel is in the shape of an elephant. I have walked the rugged path down to a closer spot to view and feel the Falls twice because I returned to Zimbabwe the second time for more restoration work with my Essex group.
Sue Robson said. She explained that she and her staff are excited about how much they have been able to divert from landfills. Over the last few years they have gone from having three large industrial garbage bins out back, to having only one small one that they rarely fill. A company that recycles textiles buys fabric, stuffed toys, shoes, purses, even old sporting goods from the store. When employees come across items that are too damaged or worn to sell, they recycle it. This part of the recycling program is so successful that the Thrift Store encourages people to package up their items, too worn for re-use, mark them “recycle,” and drop them off. Metal is recycled at a different facility. They also make sure that glass, all sorts of paper, and even electrical cords are taken away and made new again. “Nothing is wasted,” Robson said. “Anything that doesn’t make it to our floor is recycled.’ The Thrift Store is part of the Salvation Army’s threepart ministry in Essex. Those parts are the church, family services including the food bank, and the store. “We serve this community in many ways,” Major Sam Roberts commented. “The Store provides top quality second hand items to those who need them.” Robson explained that the Thrift Store provides affordable clothes, books and household items to the community. “There are a lot of people in town who don’t drive, seniors and others can’t get into Windsor to shop at discount stores,” Robson said. She said that an increase in customer traffic was noticed when Scott’s Discount closed, for that reason. Through the family services branch of the ministry, the store also provides clothing and household items to
Sue Robson stands in front of items destined for recycling. Even books can be recycled.
those in crisis. If someone has a fire or a flood or other emergency, the store, through family services, can help them refurnish and fill their closets. Because it is all part of the same ministry, any profits from the store go to the ministry where it helps to keep the church and family services programs, including the food bank, running. Robson and Major Roberts are worried that donations have been slowing down lately. They encourage people to bring their unwanted items by the bag or by the truck load. The store is open every day but Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there are always people there to help you unload at a convenient donation door at the back of the store.
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Essex Community Concert Band strikes a chord in summer show
Many enjoy 4th annual Swine and Wine
by Sylene Argent Pelee Island Winery played host to the fourth
annual Swine and Wine event on Sunday afternoon. A handful of
area restaurants were onsite at the local vineyard so area residents could enjoy dining on porkrelated dishes and try locally produced wines. Pelee Island Winery Retail Manager Stephanie Chamko said the Swine and Wine is its biggest event of the season. This year, five Kingsville area restaurants joined in the festivities, including BlackJack GastroVan, Jack’s, Mettawas Station, The Main, and O’sarracino. She said this year’s installment had a good turnout of patrons, who in addition of being able to enjoy the food and wine offered, were able to listen in on live music entertainment by local band Jack’s Garage. Patrons were able to vote on what they though was the best dish offered through the event, offering a chance for bragging rights. What is nice about hosting the Swine and Wine event is that it helps connect area residents to the wine industry, especially those who are just learning about the local wine industry. She added there are many great restaurants locally, and each of them are different. It’s nice to be able to get some area restaurants involved in the event, she said.
by Sylene Argent The Essex Community Concert Band provided a set of live musical entertainment from the Heritage Gardens last Wednesday evening. This band, which includes a roster of local musical performers who play wind, brass, and percussion instruments, chose to perform alongside the historic Essex Railway Station. The Essex Community Concert Band, which is still a relatively new musical ensemble in town, played to a crowd of over 100 people. One of the recognizable songs the band played was a melody that laced together familiar music from the James Bond flicks. The band also performed a tune called “March of the Chinchillas” and another entitled “Legend of Queen Anne’s Revenge.” The musicians had the large gathering of listeners stand at attention and remove caps to show some patriotism while they opened their set with the National Anthem. For more information about this ensemble, log onto www.facebook.com/ EssexCommunityConcertBand. Throughout the summer, Essex and the Arts, Culture and Tourism (ACT) Committee have invited bands and performers to play inside the Heritage Gardens in Essex Centre on Wednesday evenings and inside Jackson Park in Colchester Centre on Monday evenings as part of the Essex Summer Concert Series. The shows begin at 7:30 p.m. The final concert is planned for August 26, though cancellation can take place. Area music lovers are urged to enjoy the Summer Concert Series and bring a lawn chair to sit upon. The Town is also offering a free movie event on August 22 for families to enjoy. Bring a chair or blanket to the large ball diamond at the Essex Centre Sports Complex grounds at dusk to enjoy viewing “Night at the Museum 3,” which will be displayed from an inflatable movie screen. This event is presented in partnership with the Town of Essex, Libro Credit Union, and the Rotary Clubs of Essex and Harrow. If it should rain, the movie will be view on August 24 instead.
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Bikers ride for Special Olympics
Over 70 bikers leave the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore on Sunday morning for a poker run around Essex County. This was in support of Special Olympic Athletes in the second annual Windsor Essex Law Enforcement Torch Ride.
by Jennifer Cranston This is the second year motorcycle riders from across the County came together to support Special Olympics. Organizer OPP Const. Jim Chauvin said that last year 70 riders raised about $15,000. The money goes to support athletes at every level from local competitions to the World Games. Const. Chauvin has been organizing Law Enforcement Torch events for years and said the extra work is well worth it. Locally there is a Law Enforcement Torch Run in the spring and a Polar
Plunge in the winter. “When we meet the athletes, they think we are heroes, but they are the heroes in my opinion. They make it all worthwhile,” he said. The ride is also a poker run, and athletes are at each stop stamping cards. Jordan Barker of Special Olympics Ontario is the Events Coordinator for the Law Enforcement Torch Run. He works with law enforcement officials to bring these events together. The Torch Run has been in Ontario for 28 years. Barker said that
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by Sylene Argent The scorching summer heat on Monday afternoon didn’t stop over 150 golfers from playing 18 holes of golf during the annual Drive out Cancer Classic. This special fundraiser is an annual golf tourney that was hosted at Fox Glen Golf Club. This fundraiser is a long running event, initially known as the Frank Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament. Tournament organizer Sarah White was thrilled with the support. In addition to the golfing participants, another 30 volunteers supported the event. The tournament proceeds will be forwarded to the Patient Assistance Fund through the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation. The event has raised almost $60,000 in five years. White was excited to announce, before the participants headed onto the course, that last year’s event
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raised $14,700, and this year’s tournament had already raised that amount before the first tee off. Raffles and other fun activities hosted during the tournament will contribute more funds to this year’s total. White added that the Drive out Cancer Classic golf tournament tends to have great support because many people in the area have been affected by cancer in some way, and the tournament is a fun event to be involved with. On six of the fairways, the golfers participated in various activities before they teed off, like pushing a lemon across a water-filled eaves-trough with a waster gun. The tournament also offered other fun contests that challenged the participants’ golfing talents. After each of the teams had an opportunity to complete the 18 holes of golf, everyone enjoyed dinner, where they were able to chat about their day with other golf participants.
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Happy 80th Birthday PATRICIA MACPHERSON
Lonnie and Shona (Axcell) Jones will have their wedding vows renewed at Bethel Maidstone United Church where they were married on August 21, 1965. They will celebrate their Golden Anniversary with family and friends.
th Happy 60 Anniversary
Alfons and Edna Brockman
Open House Celebration on Sunday, August 23rd from 12-4 p.m. at 272 Centre Street, Essex. Best wishes only please.
Married August 27, 1955 at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Essex. They have 6 children, 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. They will celebrate their 60th Anniversary with family and friends at the K of C Hall in McGregor August 29, 2015. Open House will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Please Best Wishes Only.
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Wedding Anniversary FRANK AND JUNE TAGGART Married August 31, 1950 at Epworth United Church in Kingsville. They have two children, and two grandchildren. They will celebrate with family and friends.
Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary Walter & Muriel Hyland Married August 20, 1955. Celebrating with family and friends.
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ENEE RUPERT! Renee got a Hole in one on o Saturday, August 15th at Wardsville. She used an 8 iron on the 4th hole on the Theodore course.
Witnessed by Jeanne and Ted Hickey and Rupe.
BISSONNETTE: Dominique - passed away peacefully at 87 years of age, surrounded by family on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Leamington Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Wilma (nee Dries) (2007). Proud father of Richard (Mary), Ronald (Christiane), John, Mary Catherine Schweitzer (Peter), Mike (Debbie), Dan and Don. Adored grandfather of Jenn, the late Melanie (2014), Stephanie, Andrew, Annemarie, Christina, Bill and great grandfather of Cameron. Dearest brother of the late Paul (late Blanche) and the late Jerome (late Lucille). Dear brother-in-law of Sister Julma Dries. Dominique will also be remembered by nieces and nephews in the Bissonnette, McKeegan, Dries and Gevaert families. After 36 years of service, Dominique proudly retired from Bell Canada. He enjoyed his family farm in Maidstone where he resided for more than 50 years, but his greatest joy in life came from his grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Iler Lodge Retirement Home in Essex and Royal Oak Long Term Care in Kingsville for the excellent care Dominique received. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday, August 16 and Monday, August 17, and on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 12048 County Road 34, Maidstone until Mass of Resurrection to celebrate Dominique’s life. Fr. Moe Charbonneau officiated. Parish prayers were Monday. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada or the Essex Food Bank. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ___________________________________________________
Voice Of Inspiration “Even the loveliest shoulders can bear but so much.”
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In Loving Memory of
Morley James Rounding Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather
It’s a year since you left for a better place. It seems like an eternity most days, but on other days it seems like just yesterday, we heard your laugh and your whistle can be heard everywhere. Not a day goes by that we don’t miss you terribly, but then we remember, you are in a better place now and we will be all together one day.
VICKERD, Ken - Passed away suddenly in Newark, New Jersey on August 12, 2015 at 60 years of age. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Papineau) with whom he celebrated 41 years of marriage. Son of the late Nelson and Florence Vickerd. Son-in-law of the late Ray and Erna Papineau. Dear father of Jeremy and wife Heather Vickerd, Eric and wife Leah Vickerd. Treasured and devoted Grandpa of Mackenzie, Jackson, Alexis and Isabelle Vickerd. Loved brother of Gord and wife Cathy Vickerd. Dearest brother-inlaw of Charles (Diane Bell) and his late wife Linda (2006), Susanne and husband Jim Goegebeur, Charlene and husband Randy Burrell. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ken was foremost our best friend. He was a hardworking Professional Truck Driver with 44 years of safe and dedicated service. Ken will be sadly missed by his fellow comrades in the trucking industry and his many close friends. Special thanks to those who were with Ken in Newark during his final moments. The visitation and funeral was held for Ken at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Cremation followed. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. Ken was always there to help when help was needed.
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Thank You Craig & Marie Holman would like to thank their family for the party that was held in honour of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Gratitude to Philip Guilbeault for hosting this occasion. A special thanks to Jeanie Campbell (Old School Cakes) for the beautiful cakes and delicious desserts. It was ‘great’ to visit and reminisce with family and friends. The cards and gifts were very much appreciated. We hope everyone had a ‘fun’ time! ~ Thanks again - with love. ~ Craig and Marie Holman
What’s Going On... AUG. 22 - FAMILY MOVIES IN THE PARK (rain date Aug. 24) At Essex Centre Sports Park - “Night at the Museum 3”. Free. Bring a blanket or your own chairs. Movies starts at dusk. AUG. 22 - FRESH BREATH’S BENEFIT CONCERT At the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. #201, 103 Talbot St. N. Essex at 8 p.m. Proceeds to Essex Food Bank. For more info visit facebook. AUG. 22 - COMMUNITY CORN ROAST at Bethel-Maidstone, 933 Talbot (Cty. Rd. 34). 4-7pm. All are welcome. AUG. 27 - HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC At Harrow Arena from 1-7pm. Walk-ins Welcome! To book an appointment please contact us 1-888-2-DONATE. SEPT. 3-6 - HARROW FAIR At 206 McAfee Street, Harrow. For all your information, visit: www.harrowfair.com.
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WINTER OPERATORS NEEDED Landscape Effects Group is looking for experienced equipment operators for the upcoming winter season. Work is available all across Essex County in all types of equipment, from a handheld snow blower, to a compact utility tractor, to a pickup truck equipped with a plow and salter all the way to a pay loader or tractor with a 18’ pusher. Call Jarred today @ 519-727-4769, or email jarred@landscapefx.com
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519-776-4255 Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for our joint Sunday Service and Holy Communion at Belle River United Church at 10am. For the month of August we are joining with Belle River United Church for our services. Rev. Ann will give the message and will do the Holy Communion service. Woodslee/Belle River U.C annual Golf Tournament was held last Saturday at Tilbury Golf and Country Club. Congratulations to the winners and a special thank you to all who organized and supported it.Thank you to Arnie and Lorna Palmer who hosted it. Missed a Sunday? Rev Ann’s sermons can be found on our Church’s website. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays 10 am. Annual Turkey Dinner: Saturday, Oct.3 from 4pm to 7 pm. Tickets available. Contact Shannon Olson. Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett We invite you to join us for Family Worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. You will enjoy an inspirational message from Major Sam Roberts, plus lots
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of music and singing! We have eight excited youngsters going to Adventure Camp at Jackson’s Point from August 24th -29th. Only 2 BBQ’s left ! Come out on Friday starting at 11 in front of the Thrift Store. All proceeds go to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Fall programs will be starting soon. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer The summer is quickly coming to an end and fall is not far off. Life Teen (Grades 9-12) will host a softball game at St. Mary’s on August 23. Our Vacation Bible School was a success with the help of all who helped out. Thank you. We also extend thanks again to the volunteers who have helped with the landscaping in the front of the Church. It looks great! RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is planned for September. Contact Fr. Dave or Nick before July 31st. Note that starting on September 10 our Thursday evening Mass will begin at 6:30 pm to accommodate our RCIA program. Rediscover your marriage by attending Retrouvaille, in
London, from September 2527. Visit www.retrouvaille.org for more information. There is a Parish Golf Outing on Sept. 13 at Orchard View Golf Course. Contact Brian Bensette at 519-776-7828 to learn more. A New Coats for Kids Pasta Dinner will be held on Sept. 13 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone. Visit the parish office or contact David Ducharme for tickets at 519-776-7828. As I look forward to upcoming visits from my children and their families, I hope you all have a great week. God Bless.
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Our bi-annual election for officers will be Sept. 8 after the pot luck meal. No nominations from the floor, so if you will stand for an office, put your name on the nominations sheet. You must have been a member for at least one year. Play starts at 7:15 and the next one is Aug. 21.Volunteers are needed for running the games. On Sat., Sept. 26 we are having an anyting goes sale for both members and nonmembers. Anyone can rent a table and sell anaything from crafts to garden produce. Reserve your table ASAP by calling 519-776-6689. Our special Monday night Pepper game is Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. Men are invited to join an exercise group led by a certified instructor, beginning Mondays at 11 a.m. in September. Margaret Beneteau earned most Peppers Monday night and Louise Perrault had high score while Shirley Stiers took low. At Tuesday afternoon Pepper Eveyn Vivier took first place and Virgery Cascadden had second highest score while Marion Fuerth took low score. Larry Lane earned
the most Peppers. Debbie Monchamp had high score Wed. night and Lawrence Dobson had lowest. Don Ames had most Peppers. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. At last Sunday’s Service Tina Quiring delivered the message and Lonnie Jones was our Worship Leader. This Sunday we welcome Rev. Jim Reeb and singer Donna Reeb. We will celebrate with Lonnie and Shona Jones as they renew their vows. Our Door Greeters will be Georgeann Welsh and Virginia Lauzon. Jack Thomas will handle Lock-up. Join us for an old fashion “Corn Roast” on Sat., August 22. Everyone in the community is invited to join us, rain or shine. Our next Nursing Home Service at Iler Lodge is Sept. 1, at 2pm. Volunteers are always welcomed and appreciated. Tina continues to collect milk bags to make bed mats for Haiti. Your contribution to this project is much appreciated. Have a great week. Trinity Church Prayers are asked for James, Maureen, Beverly, Clarice, Craig and Elaine. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Frederick Gash, given by Ian & Pam Quirk and family. Happy Birthday this week to Ann Dresser, Brenda Layson and Gary Rousseau.
The second box is in the hall for our Toy Drive Collection. Toys will be distributed to children in the Cottam and Kingsville area. Remember Wednesday, September 2, we will be going to Rondeau Park for the opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of the folks at Grace Church and then a fun day at the park. Service will be at 10 am., and the rest of the day to explore the park, enjoy lunch and fellowship. Our Thank you Bank continues to go to the work
done at St. Paul’s Clothing cupboard. Remember our local area food bank is always grateful and in need of donations during the summer months. Please join us Sundays at 9:15 am., in the “Little White Church in the Cemetery” in Cottam, all are welcome.
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Hometown goalie returns to 73’s by Sylene Argent The defending Great Lakes Junior “C” Hockey
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PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD 3 EAST / GRAHAM SIDEROAD INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION The Road 3 East and Graham Sideroad Intersection Reconstruction will commence on Monday, August 17th 2015. The project will be complete by the end of October. The work will consist of a culvert replacement and road realignment. Significant delays can be expected for traffic passing through the construction area and periodic closures will have to be implemented during the course of construction. Trucks and other through traffic are requested to use alternate routes and to avoid the construction area. We appreciate your anticipated cooperation and patience during the construction as we strive to keep Kingsville a thriving community to live, work and visit. G. Andrew Plancke, Civil Tech (ENV) Director of Municipal Services
the team roster. He will join the organization as a goalie, offering experience from the Junior “C” and “B” levels between the pipes. “We are really excited to have Trevor back,” Coach Gil Langlois said. He noted there were a couple of key reasons the 73’s acquired Wheaton for the upcoming 2015-2016 hockey season. Wheaton, Langlois said, brings with him a couple of years of Junior “B” experience to the 73’s franchise. The veteran hockey team members will also have experience playing with Wheaton on the orange, black, and white which will benefit the club on the ice. Wheaton had been signed by the Junior “B” Leamington Flyers team in 2013. Former goalie Noah
Hedrick, Langlois noted, has moved on from the local hockey club as he continues his education. He added Hedrick was a good goalie to the team. Wheaton will be relied upon heavily, Langlois said. “His experience will help the young defence core we expect to be heading into the season with.” Getting a goalie on board with Wheaton’s experience, Langlois added, is confidence building for the team. Returning to Essex “Is pretty exciting,” Wheaton said. “I started my junior career here. I know what the organization is all about. It is going to be a good year.” Wheaton said there are guys on the 73’s that have a lot of experience. He also knows some of the players. That familiarity
“Takes pressure off of me. It makes it easier to stay calm. They know what I can do and can bring to the ice. Hopefully I can do that for them.” Spending the last two years in Leamington was a great experience, Wheaton commented, adding that organization had treated him well. “It was fun to be a part of that,” he said. Wheaton is “glad to be back in Essex.” The 73’s coaching staff is great, he noted, adding he is looking forward to learning from the team’s coaches. One of the main reasons he decided to return home was because of 73’s goalie coach Brian Spearing. “He’s a great coach and we click well,” the goalie said. Continued on Page 19
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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 2, 2015, at 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, Ontario. The tenders will be opened in public on the same day at 3:05 p.m. local time at 419 Notre Dame, Council Chambers, Belle River, Ontario. Description of Land: 1. Pt S ½ Lot 6 CON NMR Maidstone, PT 1 12R15720, Lakeshore, in the Town of Lakeshore, in the County of Essex, Province of Ontario. 430 County Rd 46, 230.00 FR, Roll # 3751.120.000.01700.0000; PIN 75014-0090(LT). Minimum Tender Amount: $23,050.24 2. PT LT A CON ERR Rochester, PT 3 12R11299; Lakeshore; PT LT A CON ERR Rochester, PT 5 12R832; Lakeshore, in the County of Essex, Province of Ontario. 105 Surf Club Drive, 75.00 FR, Roll # 3751.600.000.05703.0000; PIN 75050-0227 (LT) and 75050-0226 (LT). Minimum Tender Amount: $16,451.52 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Patti Atkinson Manager of Revenue Town of Lakeshore 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, ON, N0R 1A0 519-728-2700 x 249 patkinson@lakeshore.ca www.lakeshore.ca
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Cottam Pewee team fights hard in Leamington Tournament
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73’s Head Coach Gil Langlois (right) welcomes goaltender Trevor Wheaton back to the local Junior “C” organization.
Spearing agreed he and Wheaton have a great working relationship. “We’re excited Trevor Wheaton is coming back. Having him back is huge for us. He will bring a lot to the team,” the goalie coach commented. He noted Wheaton has won some championships with
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United Church – Pie Tent will be in full swing! To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our website at: www.harrowunited.org. Continued from Page 17 Please place items at the back of the Church. Reminder that for the month of August daily Masses are at St. John’s in Woodslee. All Mass Intentions are posted on the bulletin board at the back of the Church. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic please call the parish office. The RCIA program begins this fall. Our K of C is sponsoring New Coats for Kids Pasta Dinner on Sunday, September 13th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets available from Pat 519-737-1462 or at the door. If you are getting married this coming year the Marriage Prep course is offered at Holy Name of Jesus Church on November 20-21. Please contact the parish office to register there. All day Adoration takes place every Tuesday at Holy Name of Jesus. Everyone is welcome. Our prayers and sympathies to the Bissonnette family on the passing of their father, Dominique. Happy Birthday wishes to Gloria Burling, Julia Mullins, Kayla Quinlan and Blake Quinlan. Happy Anniversary to Tim & Joan Hebert. Please keep Tom Joseph and Rita Bellaire in your prayers and all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers.
Essex Community Services On Friday, August 21st join Essex Community Services at our FREE Community BBQ to celebrate our 40th Anniversary! From 4pm to 8pm bring your families and come on out! Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson Join us Sunday, August 23rd, as we worship with our friends from the Harrow Mennonite Church. During the month of August, we are worshipping at the Mennonite Church. All services begin at 10:30 am and everyone is welcome! We wish to thank Laura Jurilj along with the volunteers and staff of Gess†wood Camp for their hard work in facilitating a very successful Vacation Bible School at Harrow United Church last week. We are pleased that 25 children participated in this fun and meaningful program! The Harrow Fair is fast approaching and once again the Harrow
Woodslee Friendship Club It’s hard to believe we’re into the middle of August already, but time flies when you’re having fun. The Pepper winners this week were: Joan Broeders, Marg Chevalier, Mary Demars, Gail Koziana, Mike Renaud, Flo Rivest and Audrey Stanley. The Euchre winners were: Joan Broeders*, Ray Brooker, Colleen Chevalier, Edna Chevalier, Marg Chevalier* Chap Fuerth, Irene Gignac, Fran McKim, Father Larry Mousseau, Audrey Stanley* and George Sutherland. Friday night proved to be a difficult time for lone hands; yet, we had a 6 way tie, each with only 2 lone hands. For information, call Fran McKim at 519-961-9532.
Ken Vickerd this past week. Our sympathy goes out to his dear wife Eleanor and their two sons, and their wives and grandkids. Happy Birthday wishes next week to Michala Diemling, Don Srigley, Roger Thibodeau & Derek Watts. Happy Anniversary wishes to Kevin & Brianne Baker, Bryce & Shannon Boynton, Dan & Connie Dunn and my aunt & uncle, Walter & Gloria Collins, celebrating 68 years. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held their Pepper party last Tuesday and the winners were Mary Demars, Eileen Ames, Audrey Stanley, Betty Fields, Al Mac, Keith Dresser & Don Ames. The Regular Euchre winners were Eileen Salter, Anna Dobson, Elaine Taylor, Thomas Allison, Ken Salter & George Diesbourg. Come on out and enjoy a few games with friends! Have a great week!
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 10:00 am with Pastor Ken Brown. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. The Sunday School children continue to study the Great Lakes. They have been having great fun exploring God’s creation in this area. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight Pastor Gerrie’s message was entitled, ‘Living in radical obedience to God’s voice.’ God wants to talk to us. He wants to share His heart with us. Intercession: Every Tuesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Fun Night is Wed., August 26 at 7p.m. Bowling at Empire Lanes! Sat., August 29, at 6 p.m., Young Adults BBQ at the Pages. Restoration House Healing Rooms. 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee. Open Saturday’s 10 a.m.-1p.m. Be blessed! Bakerville News Submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather has been extremely hot this past week but the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show went on with large crowds on Friday & Saturday. Our Community has been rocked by the sudden passing of
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Silver for MacPherson at Canadian championships Windsor-built 1953 Ford convertible now in Alberta Pictured left: 1953 Ford Sunliner convertible in front of the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta Pictured below: The car was sold new at Megley Motors in Newbrook, Alberta.
The 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner convertible at the ReynoldsAlberta Museum in Wetaskiwin is one of 789 Ford convertibles built in Canada for the 1953 model year (40,861 were built in the U.S.). Norm Tufts, the original owner, was a Ford employee who gave the car impeccable care for 47 years before donating it to the Museum. It has always been parked indoors. The odometer now reads over 92,000 miles but the car still looks like new. The body was repainted in 1994 as a result of an accidental ash contamination. The owner personally removed all trim pieces and it is almost impossible to tell that the car has been repainted. The body is straight and required no filler or dent repair. Kurt Ziebart himself treated this car with the then new Ziebart Rustproofing in 1960. The colour is Banff Blue, very appropriate for a car sold new in Alberta and still in that province. Price when new was $2950 (Cdn). This car rolled off the assembly line in Windsor, Ontario, on July 13, 1953. The body was constructed in the Gotfredson building in Windsor and then shipped to plant #6 where it was placed on a convertible chassis for final assembly. The serial number is 0476H5382979. The “H” stands for “Home Plant” (Windsor). Ford of Canada began producing cars at its new assembly plant in Oakville in May 1953, but Fords and Meteors continuing being built in Windsor until March 1954. Cars built in Oakville were given serial numbers with the letter “K” (Oakville). All Fords built in Canada in 1953 had a flathead V8 engine cranking out 110 horsepower from 239 cubic inches. A “Fordomatic” transmission was available as well as the column-mounted 3-speed manual gearshift. Our feature car has the automatic. Other details include a curved one-piece windshield, pendulum-style brake and clutch pedals, and a gas filler cap behind the license plate. The Ford Motor Company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1953 and a Sunliner convertible was the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 race. A special anniversary medallion was mounted in the hub of the steering wheel on all 1953 Fords. The Reynolds-Alberta Museum is home to over 300 vintage vehicles. Well worth a visit! See their website at www. reynoldsalbertamuseum. com. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
Former Essex Red Raiders and Essex Ravens standout, P.J. Baylis, shows his support for his favourite team, all the way from Saskatchewan.
by Fred Groves • Essex’s Jessica MacPherson returned from the Canadian baseball championships in Quebec with a silver medal. Playing for Team Ontario for the third straight year, the talented first baseman was amongst the tournament leaders in batting as she went .438 with four doubles and had six stolen bases. Team Ontario went undefeated until the final where Quebec beat the team 7-4. In the senior women’s tournament, Sydney MacPherson and the Ontario 2 Team were 1-4. MacPherson, playing in the outfield, had three stolen bases. • It was payback time in a big way Saturday night for coach Glen Mills and the Essex Ravens. After enduring a onepoint loss to the Ottawa Myers Raiders a year ago, the Ravens won huge with a 63-28 final score
to capture the Ontario Varsity Football League championship. • Still with football, Essex resident Ed Philion seems to be having a great year as the defensive line coach with the Edmonton Eskimos. They have a 5-2 record in the CFL and have allowed the least amount of points thus far. • The Tony Piroskicoached Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers will host the LaSalle Vipers on Aug. 28 in a pre-season game before starting the defence of their Western Conference title on Sept. 12. Home opener for the Flyers is Thurs. Sept. 17 against Strathroy. • Essex’s Cody McCann ran for a three-yard touchdown on Sunday to help the defending champion AKO Fratmen to a 35-14 win in Hamilton to open up the Ontario Football Conference season against the Hurricanes. • The Essex Jackets
wrapped up their Essex County Senior Baseball League regular season schedule with a 10-3 win over the visiting Harrow Juniors on Sunday. Essex, finishing at 8-11, came up short last Wednesday to the Woodslee Seniors, 105. • From the Leamington horse harness track on Sunday, McGregor’s Todd Kennedy’s M g Idole won the first race and the William Leon trained and owned Victory’s Peanut won the second race. • The Kingsville Kings of the Junior ‘A’ GMHL held an open house on Monday afternoon to introduce its coaching staff and announce the upcoming schedule. The Kings will have their first exhibition game on Sept. 4. They will host the Brantford Steelfighters. The first regular season game at home is Sept. 11 against the Toronto Blue Ice Jets. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com
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Around the track at South Buxton Raceway
Pictured above is Cottam’s Rob Quick with the checkered flag after his Tirecraft MiniMods feature win. (James McDonald ApexOne Photo)
by Mike Bennett Rob Quick was on the wrong end of the 2008 points, a season in which he dominated his class at South Buxton Raceway but finished second in the standings. The Cottam driver hopes to turn the tables this year. Quick moved into second place in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods standings with his third feature win of the season on Saturday night. He closed to within 222 points of the second-place finishing Kyle Hope, of Blenheim, with four race nights left in the regular season. While the difference seems insurmountable,
South Buxton unveiled a new format this season in which each driver’s two worst points nights are erased from their totals. The system was implemented to eliminate substitute drivers and car swapping. Quick missed opening night and had a DNF in a feature, as he stands to only lose 63 points. Hope, meanwhile, won the three previous weeks and has posted 10 top-fives in 11 features. His only non-top five finish was a 10th, so the division leader stands to lose double-figures in points. “I think I remember back in the day, I lost a title because they took away
points for two nights, so it might work against him (Hope),” said Quick, with a smirk, referring to the 2008 season when the same system was in place and he finished second to Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano because he lost more points due to better finishes. “I’ve had one bad night and missed a night, and I don’t think he (Hope) has had any bad nights. So I still got hope .... to catch Hope” Quick said, with a smile. He started his last-gap surge for a third career points title by catching, passing and finishing ahead of Hope in Saturday’s feature. Hope
passed Quick for the lead on lap six but the Cottam driver returned the favour six laps later and led the rest of the way. Hope dropped back to third as Dresden’s Marshall Hereygers took up the chase of Quick. As the leaders came around for the white flag, Hereygers came down and made hard contact with Quick coming out of turn four. Quick was able to straighten the nose after the contact to maintain the lead while Hereyegers lost momentum and faded to a seventh-place finish. “He got into me pretty hard, I just held on to her and held it to the floor and she kept going straight,” Quick said of the incident. Quick initially thought the contact came from Hope, as he didn’t realize Hereygers had moved into second. “I thought it was the 73 (Hope),” Quick said. “He’s fun to race with, he’s fast and he’s good. “I wanted this win, I wanted to wreck Hope’s four in a row, I think he’s won enough this year already,” Quick said, with a hearty laugh. Kingsville’s Larry Hart, Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr. and Essex’s Tom Reimer rounded out the top five. Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano finished eighth, Leamington’s
Brandon Windsor 11th and Windsor’s Gerald Underwood was 15th. Quick and Hope won their heat races. Kingsville’s Rob Young was the only South Buxton driver to finish in the top five in every feature going into Saturday, but his streak ended when he pulled off early in the Tirecraft Sport Stocks feature and finished 12th. His points lead also disappeared as Chatham’s Jake Hooker won his sixth feature of the season and moved atop the standings by 11 points over Young. Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield had a seasonhigh third-place finish while Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse was fourth, Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis sixth and Essex’s Dillon Moody ninth. Windsor’s Jamie Beaulieu won his third Autotech Bombers feature. Kingsville’s James Kelly finished third and Windsor’s Dylan Fraser was 10th.
Chatham’s Eugene Hoekstra, an eight-time track champion who started racing at South Buxton in the mid-70s, won his first Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds feature since coming out of retirement three years ago. Leamington’s Joel Dick finished sixth but extended his division lead to 149 points over Clayton Smith, formerly of Woodslee but now resides in Taylor, Mich. Belle River’s Mario Toniolo finished seventh, Essex’s Gerald Martin 11th, Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse 12th and Wheatley’s Justin Mills 17th. Lajeunesse won his heat race, the first checkered flag for the Modified rookie. Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford won his third straight and 10th in 11 features on the season in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models.
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H.E.E.A.T. hits the water for summer meets and challenges submitted to EFP Thirty two swimmers participated in the Harrow Electric Eels Aquatic Team (H.E.E.A.T) annual Distance Challenge that took place this year at the Windsor International Aquatic Centre. Normally, this activity takes place at the Gess†wood Camp Pool but the team thought they would leave the usual mosquito’s, rain, and cold morning weather behind and try something different. It was an amazing experience, as most
swimmers had not been in the Olympic size pool before. The distance each swimmer swam depended on their age group. Participants 6 years and under swam 200 meters, 9-12 years swam 400 meters, and 13 years and over completed 800 meters. All the swimmers were pleased with their accomplishments and once the official challenge was over they enjoyed spending time learning to go off the diving blocks and practicing their flip
turns. It was a great day that ended with some family fun at a local water park. On August 5, the team competed in the annual Beach Grove Golf and Country Club Sprint meet. This was the first meet for swimmer Ava Stevenson who will be sure to attend more. Liam and Sydney Doyle were back in the water at their first meet this year and were proud to get points for the team. Medal winner included June Buchner and Alice St. Louis 6& under girls, Ben
Buchner 7-8 boys, Paige Gardner, Lila Kendrick, Reagan Farough and Rose Chapman 9-10 girls, Owen Buchner and Liam Doyle 9-10 boys, Spencer Bedard and Ben MacLeod 11-12 boys, Jamie Garno and Sydney Pickle 13-15 girls, Mitchel Francottie and Seth Boudreau 13-15 boys. Harrow left the meet with 1st place boys, 3rd place girls and 2nd place for overall team. Harrow swimmers headed down the 401 to
Ridgetown the following Sunday to compete in a meet hosted by the Dresden Stingrays.The team enjoyed the day of swimming, while the parents nearly lost their voices cheering. This was the first meet for swimmers Casey Golden and Shawn Grant and what great effort they put forth. Several swimmers wore their hard work around their necks on the way home and the coaches had a very heavy envelope of
ribbons to sort through. Medal winners included Boldin Kendrick 6 & under, Colum Vourakes 7-8 boys, Reese Farough and Madelynn Kendrick 7-8 girls, Carter Renaud 9-10 Boys, Madelyne Bradfield, Reagan Farough and Rose Chapman swept the girls 9-10, Ben MacLeod 11-12 boys, Mitchel Francottie and Seth Boudreau 13-14 boys, Jamie Garno 13-14 girls, and Matt Logan 15 and over boys.