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Dr. Bryan Walls (pictured right) enjoyed the gospel concert fundraiser with friends and family, including daughter Brittany Walls-Miles and her husband Joseph Miles.
by Sylene Argent Music lovers and history buffs visited the John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum on Saturday afternoon as volunteers hosted a gospel fundraiser celebration concert.
Site visitors were able to enjoy a day of fellowship and camaraderie amongst friends and community members while raising awareness and donations for the historical site. Dr. Bryan Walls, Founder of the John
Freeman Walls Historic Site and Railroad Museum, is the great-great grandson of John Freeman Walls. He said Saturday was a wonderful day to celebrate the site while taking in the sounds of live gospel music. He said it was also about giving glory to God for making Lakeshore a microcosm of what the world should be like. The historic site is family owned and operated and is a federally registered charity. Walls noted that the focus this year is to raise funds to fix the John Freeman Walls log cabin, and possibly build a shelter around the home to shield it from the elements and preserve it for many years to come. Walls said his ancestor built the cabin with his own hands. At the concert, those in attendance were able to celebrate what would have been John Freeman Walls’s 200th birthday. John Freeman Walls was born in 1813 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. He came to Canada in 1846 via the Underground Railroad and died in 1909. He is buried in the cemetery on the historic site. Dr. Walls noted his family has remained on the site for eight generations. The significance of the site, Walls said, is that it promotes mutual respect. He likes to point out the tree dedicated to Rosa Parks, who had visited the John Freeman Walls Historic Site many times. Walls said Parks would use the opportunity to teach youth to appreciate that there is modern day slavery, such as drugs, low self-esteem, and violence, and how to address those issues. Walls added that the Underground Railroad was the first great freedom movement in the Americas. For more information about the museum’s history, visit www. undergroundrailroadmuseum.org.
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Essex Centre has Gaps in Affordable Housing by Jennifer Cranston In larger communities like Toronto, Vancouver and even Windsor homelessness is visible. It is very clear there are people who don’t have a home. It’s not typical to see people sleeping on streets and in parks in Essex and other smaller communities in Essex County. That doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t people in these communities who don’t have homes. Kari Scholfield, Public Affairs Manager for Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation likens it to an injury. “Just because someone isn’t wearing a cast doesn’t mean they are not hurt,” she said. “Just because homelessness isn’t visible doesn’t mean it isn’t a problem in our community.” Essex Centre has some housing available that is geared-to-income. The question is whether it meets the community’s needs. Betty Anderson is the Coordinator of Orchard Park Co-operative Homes in
Essex. She explained that “affordable” housing is defined by housing that costs no more than 30 per cent of a family’s gross income including utilities. “A co-op is supposed to be all walks of life,” she said. “Where people help each other out.” That means that only a portion of the units at Orchard Park are subsidized and geared to a member’s income. The rest of the housing there is available at fair market prices. A two-bedroom apartment is listed at $864 per month including utilities and a three-bedroom townhouse is $884 plus gas and hydro. When Orchard Park has vacancies they refer to their own waiting list. The co-op is a federally governed co-operative organization and is not owned by Windsor Essex Community Housing. If the waiting list at the coop is exhausted and there are still vacancies, only then does Anderson refer to the Central Housing Registry waiting list managed by the Community Housing Corporation. Anderson said that in her experience there isn’t that many people waiting for affordable housing in Essex and the majority of those who are looking need one-bedroom units. Patrick Mullins, Manager of Operational Administration at Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation, confirms Anderson’s assessment. He says that while there are thousands of people waiting for affordable or gearedto-income housing in this region, only about 100 individuals and families are waiting for homes in Essex Centre. It’s possible the wait list is so small in Essex because there is so little geared-to-income family housing.
There are 63 individuals or couples waiting for one-bedroom units, 34 families waiting for two-bedroom units and only 14 families waiting for threebedroom units. Orchard Park has 44 two-bedroom units and 40 three-bedroom units, and only half of them can be subsidized for the co-op to remain viable. The Community Housing Corp. owns 137 one-bedroom apartments in Essex Centre and it has a waiting list as well. The waiting period for Community Housing averages around 200 days, explained Mullins. Urgent or special priority cases have to wait about 50 days. “There is definitely a need for one-bedroom units in Essex,” said Scholfield. Paul Connelly is the Development Coordinator of Essex Non-Profit Homes, (formerly Bridlewood Co-op). That development consists of 131 threebedroom houses that rent for $875 plus utilities. Currently, it does not offer geared-to-income rentals, but it hopes to acquire that ability in the future. Recent media reports cited the 2,000 to 3,000 people on the Central Housing Registry as the reason for keeping this development non-profit rather than selling the houses individually. Very few of those people though are waiting for three-bedroom homes in this area. Essex Non-Profit Homes is not yet able to address the needs of those people, but Connelly hopes that will change in the future.
He says that there are a lot of repairs and renovations to be done in the newly acquired homes and that there may be some that are deemed unviable. There are many decisions for the organization to make in the coming months and years, and he doesn’t want to make promises to the community at this time. He did say that if some of the houses are too costly to repair, they might be demolished. At that time the corporation will have to decide what type of dwelling will replace them. “Some may be deemed unsalvageable. Those lots may be used for new or different types of buildings,” he said. “We want to be there for the long term and we want to provide affordable housing that meets the community’s needs.” When people apply for Community Housing, they are given three choices of location. Mullins explained that in many cases people from the city don’t want to move to the county and vice versa. There are other ways to acquire affordable housing in the community. There are programs that will work with private landlords to supplement rent for individuals. There are special requirements for these programs for both the landlord and the applicant and they vary on a case-by-case basis. Essex is currently well situated to accommodate families needing threebedroom homes. The community may soon have to address the need for smaller homes.
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A look at current economic development, business expansion, and streetscape design to attract or give benefits to industrial/commercial. Administration is trying, however, to be more proactive in getting a better combination of residential and commercial mix in the community. Phillips said there is a need for an economic development officer who would do investigative work, research, and meet with possible business development candidates. The position would likely be started on a part time basis, with the possibility of it eventually becoming fulltime. One of the things the Town is talking about is creating an economic development committee to help grow the community. “For a community to truly have an affordable and sustainable environment, you really need to have that right mix of residential, commercial, and industrial. It’s a key piece to the success to any community,” Phillips said There are a number of things going on right now, Phillips said, that are excellent in terms of showing growth and commitment to the community. And the Town wants to build on that. Essex Town Planner Heather (Ross) Jablonski noted there are a few businesses ready to
develop in Essex. YaYa’s Chicken is going through the process of taking over the former KFC facility. Work on the process is currently underway. Valvoline oil change center just got approval to get going on opening an Essex establishment on Talbot Street North, which is the first phase of its development plan, she said. Hortons The Tim franchise is looking to open a franchise in Harrow Centre. The new facility will be established on Queen Street where the feed store is located. In addition, the current Essex Tim Hortons facility at the corner of Maidstone Avenue and Talbot Street is undergoing renovations. During the Harrow Centre Strategic Plan development process last year, which Lassaline Planning Consultants (LPC) undertook, many of the residents said that one of the things they would like to see in Harrow was a Tim Hortons. Also in Harrow, the feed store will move from its current location on Queen Street to east of Harrow Centre. Council approved the application for the site plan control agreement for the Harrow Feed Store
for the development of a new building on the north side of County Road 20 at the August 12 Council meeting. Council also moved to approve the application for site plan control approval and the execution of a site plan control bylaw and agreement for the development of an addition to the Ken Knapp Ford Dealership for an addition to the south side of the existing new vehicle sales building, which would include a drivethrough for dropping off vehicles to be serviced. Ken Fryer of Canadian Diesel Services noted the family owned business has been in operation since 2006 to support local truck repair needs. In addition to operating the repair facility, the addition of a waste transfer facility was added. It currently employs over 80 people. At this point in time, Canadian Diesel Services is looking for expansion opportunities and employment growth. With experience in Fleet Management and sustainability, Fryer was brought on board to look at ways to work with fleet leaders in the region as
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
Putting history together Researching history is one of the most confusing and challenging tasks one can do. This was brought to my attention again, as it has often been, when a young man asked me about history in our town. He is enthusiastic and highly motivated to learn all he can. As I went through files to answer his questions, I came across a story about the J.O. Peck/Bricker building. I had not known the complete story of that store before.
He saw the picture of a large downtown store in The Three Rs and wanted to know where this fine edifice is now. I knew it had burned. I knew there was information in the Three Rs about the building but the information was not detailed. Here is the story from the bits I found when I searched for information. J.O. Peck built it. You will find a picture of it in the early edition of The Three Rs on page 19. The Peck building is in the centre of that Toronto
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Daily Mail frontpage picture. Or there is a picture of an artist’s sketch of it on page 48 of the new Three Rs. It was known as Peck’s Hall. The upper floor was used for public meetings but it was not considered safe, so three men would carry long poles into the store after it closed and prop them under the ceiling to give extra support when a meeting was to be held in the upper hall. I knew that bit about a store in Essex but what I didn’t know was that it was this building in the picture on the Centre Street corner where the Flower Basket is now. I learned it was beside Richardson Hardware. I knew that hardware store was the second store from the corner but didn’t realize it was there that far back in history. As I searched to read about the fire I learned that residents helped the firemen prevent the blaze from destroying the W.H. Richardson store beside it. The roof was damaged. By the time of that early morning fire in September of 1914, it was a general store occupied by Diebel and Bricker. The loss by the fire was estimated at $45,000. Don’t forget that was a lot of money back then, The intensity of the fire made it necessary for those who lived upstairs, over the Imperial Bank across the street (on the
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A look at current economic development, business expansion, and streetscape design... Continued from Page 3 an opportunity to expand, and is currently working on a growth campaign. In doing so, he hopes to be able to expand the employment roster to around 110 employees. The business has been able to hire on two new mechanics recently, and has been able to take on a few apprentices. Adding businesses and expanding existing establishments to Essex Centre, Jablonski said, is a good thing. Businesses provide employment opportunities and an opportunity for residents to shop or use services locally. One of the elements to come out of the Harrow Centre Strategic Plan was the need for a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Harrow. Last year, Council allotted $50,000 for the program. The Harrow CIP is a grant program that financially helps Harrow businesses within the predetermined boundary to undergo certain projects, such as façade improvements, property renovations, or to add residential units above
a facility, Jablonski noted. In the 2013 budget, Council allotted $75,000 to the program, in addition to any funds left over from last year. So far, Ginger’s House of Flowers & Gifts has been the only business to apply and get approval for a grant this year, but Jablonski noted several other businesses have inquired about the program. A business needs to invest money in its own project in order to get CIP funding for it. In the future, Council could expand the current Harrow CIP program to include loans. On August 12, Essex Council held a special meeting. Sean Kelly of Stempski Kelly Associates Inc., the consultant group putting together the Essex Centre and Silo District Streetscape report, updated council on the project. The purpose of the meeting was to present an overview of the draft report from the info he has compiled for the report to date, relay what the company has learned from the community, and to discuss the overall project
with Council. The company got involved with the project last fall and has held a few public meetings as well as meetings with the Essex Centre Streetscape Planning Committee to collect info about the community’s needs and wants as it pertains to the downtown area and silo district. The process, Kelly said, is to collect information, analyze, make suggestions, review, and then refine the final report. At this point the document is still in the review/refine stage, which means there is still plenty of opportunity for area residents to weigh in with their ideas, wants, and concerns. Ultimately, a streetscape plan has to take on the tone of the community he said, which was the purpose in hosting the public open house session in January. Through public and stakeholder consultations, the working theme for the streetscape plan is Hub of Essex. One highlight Kelly pointed out was the importance of identifying
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same side), to leave their apartments. Records tell us that bank was demolished later and replaced by a new one. A story from 1907 states the Imperial bank was a new building opened a few months before. So that adds another dimension to our history.
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Cop Camp celebrates its 19th year by Jennifer Cranston Last week about 83 kids from across Essex County filled Gestwood camp to participate in the OPP Cop Camp. These were children who participated in VIP (Values Influences and Peers) last school year. VIP is a program for grade six students in OPP-policed communities in Essex County. One student is chosen from each class. Community policing officers who run the program in their respective communities have their own criteria for choosing the student, but in every case it boils down to leadership qualities. Constable Stephanie Moniz explained that the camp has a strong “pay it forward” theme and each year they engage the kids in a project to give back to the community. This year the project involved decorating garbage cans from the municipality of Essex. The town delivered the garbage receptacles and collected them at the end of camp to be used in parks and other public areas. Moniz hopes to continue the project in years to come and have participants paint trashcans from all the OPP communities in the County. “The kids did a great
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job,” she said. “They turned out fantastic.” She says it’s important for the kids to have pride in their work and something to show for their contribution. The weeklong camp wasn’t all about community service. There were lots of fun activities held on site and throughout the county. Campers went fishing and sailing. They played minigolf and went bowling. They did the Low Ropes course at the camp and went horseback riding. And what camp would be
complete without a talent show. It’s called Cop Camp and of course there was also a police theme. One of the events kids competed in was a crime-scene investigation. Constable Ben Metcalf set up a crime scene that campers had to investigate as if they were police detectives. The incident had a twist and what the young inspectors thought they were seeing at first was something very different in the end. Their last night at camp wrapped up with a dance and fireworks.
“What a great bunch of kids,” said Moniz. She said this year’s group of kids was especially good to each other. Moniz is grateful for the outstanding community support the camp has received. “The community is so supportive,” she said. “They know what a great program it is.”
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It is great to see that Essex Council is taking action when it comes to the development and improvement of Essex Centre’s downtown corridor. While no hard decision has been made on the possible $4 million improvement plan, last week’s push forward at a special meeting of Council brings us much more closer to the dream becoming a reality. Even more encouraging is that community partners are coming forward in support, which includes financial commitments. The downtown corridor as a whole is tired looking. It hasn’t seen any large-scale improvements since the 1980 explosion forced the issue. As it stands, the improvement plan that is on the table can be classified as a big project.
Anyone who knows me knows that I can be impatient – although I am a lot better now than I was in the past. I still have a tendency to want things done yesterday and the speed at which “the process” works frustrates me easily. I know “the process” is necessary. It’s where the due diligence and careful planning occurs. I am happy to report we are several steps into “the process” already when it comes to the downtown improvement plan. The first step of “the process” is the realization that change is necessary, that something has to be done. We cleared that hurdle a while ago – some might say years ago. The next step is coming up with a plan. That takes time and can be a whole process on its own. I think
we’ve cleared that hurdle as well. The thrust of the plan is on display downtown, in the window of the storefront next to Golden Girls. The final step in “the process” is the toughest one to make. Implementation. It is the leap of faith to go ahead with the plan/ project/endeavour. What follows are the investments of hard work, time, and money. The good hope is that those investments will pay off. In this case, I certainly think they will. Council though will make the ultimate decision. They will determine whether the investment is worth it. And that decision could come as early as mid-September.
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Mural mandate changed Our mural program moves forward. At the last council meeting changes to the mandate were approved by council. Because the people of the other wards would like to have some murals the directive now states murals are to be in any area of the greater Essex. Another thing that will open new possibilities is the conditions for acceptance. Originally, they were to be painted - but after some of our members saw murals in other towns with more creative materials we wanted to explore other methods of creating our wall art. We saw pictures of mosaic murals in England that were fascinating and tremendous in size. We would like to see a depiction of the IOOF/town hall in a mosaic. When the IDEE committee went under a mandate for
murals, the members thought they should be kept in the downtown area so they would have greater impact than if they were spread all over town. If they were close together people could see them all in a walking tour. A As always, the committee must approve all ideas for murals before acceptance. The idea originally was to tell the history of our town on the murals but people interpreted the exact meaning of that in different ways, so the new mandate states they will be graphic depictions of our community. It is interesting to learn that more and more corporations are seeing a value in murals. We have found that the Royal Bank is offering grants. It states the Royal Bank believes in the power of art to enrich our lives and empower our communities. That is my idea of vision
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A look at current economic development, business expansion, and streetscape design... Continued from Page 4 crossings and gateways. When talking about the silo district, he said it is important to have a well-defined entrance. He added the silo district should be a multi-use structure that could double as a farmers’ market, and have a performance area in front of the silos. The area could also house public washrooms. Though the expenses to complete the infrastructure through a streetscape plan can be costly, Kelly noted it is important to have a few special projects to tackle at any given time that are budgeted. Service groups are big contributors in helping get some of those special projects
completed. He estimated the costs for implementing the streetscape, including the downtown and silo district, would cost nearly $4 million, but that cost would be spread over several years and lessened by contributions from service clubs. Identifying priorities is a good way to begin budgeting some of the special projects in the future. Essex Centre BIA Chairperson Stephen Bjorkman noted the BIA has been involved in the streetscape since its conception. The BIA, he added, is prepared to endorse the streetscape plan and is prepared to back it up with
financial contributions. Bjorkman said he was pleased with the attention spent on trying to create a cohesive plan. He believes an important aspect of the report is the style guide, which will help ensure uniformity throughout the downtown area when installing lights, benches, waste receptacles, and other items. Councillor Bill Baker said it is important to have an excellent plan in place regarding the want to make improvements to the downtown area so when grant dollars become available from higher tiers of government, Essex is prepared to apply.
Essex Policy Planner, Jeff Watson, said the final draft of the Essex Centre and Silo District report would go before Council on September 16 for approval. He urges anyone interested in looking over the proposed plan to head next door to Golden Girls Fashions as there is a plan posted in the window. He noted the last improvement made to the downtown area was in the 1980s. Watson added that it is very rare to have a large piece of land like the silo district available in a downtown area, ready for development. The streetscape and silo
district, he noted, should serve the community first and tourists second. He said there has been a lot of enthusiasm for the project.
Letter To The Editor I was pleased to see that Fred Groves’s July 11 article about Essex Non-Profit Homes (which manages the houses that were owned by the former Bridlewood Co-op) mentions that we are making progress in filling vacancies. As the article pointed out, we have been able to obtain a small subsidy pool for some people for one year. This money came from within the Cooperative housing sector, and we are grateful for this support. But to fill any more units with people who can’t afford the full rent, we need the financial support of the town. We have been having a positive discussion with the town about this issue. The article notes that we moved the rent up from $560 to $875 per month. This we did reluctantly, but we had to be sure there was enough money to pay for
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Kate is our little royal pooch. She likes to stand back and observe her kingdom. This sweet little girl is quiet, reserved, and gentle. Kate likes to spend time with other small dogs, but usually at a distance. Not really the playful type of dog, she just does her own thing. Don’t get us wrong, Kate likes having people around, as long as they just let her find her own way. Drop by to see our own little Princess Kate. If Kate sounds like the pet for you, come visit her today! This pet also comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www.ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-600-2445. Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.
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Cycling tourists show need for trails
photo submitted by Goh Iromoto Essex Councilor John Scott and his son Connor set up camp on the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure.
by Jennifer Cranston The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure took place from Aug. 11 to Aug. 17. About 250 cyclists participated and made their way from Lighthouse Cove in Lakeshore to Fort Erie, ON. The first two days of the trip were spent touring Windsor and Essex County. Colchester played host to the group on Monday Aug. 12 around noon. Essex Councilor John Scott was the honorary Tour Director for the Trip and had the unique pleasure of showing off his home to over 200 new comers to the community, while illustrating the impact
his hobby can have on the local economy. Scott is an avid cyclist and an advocate for improved trails in the region. Except for rainy weather on the second day the entire trip was boosted by great weather. “It was wonderful,” said Scott. “What a great seven days of cycling.” It was an extra special trip for Scott because his nine-year-old son, Connor, joined him for the adventure. When Scott was planning the trip, Connor asked if he could come along. At first Scott told him “no,” as this excursion would involve pedaling a bike about 100 km each day.
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Film “Anna in Parallels” to rewind and play new outcome
Film student and Essex resident Erin Mazzara is seeking community support to fund the film she is producing, “Anna in Parallels.”
by Sylene Argent Almost everyone, at some point in life, has wished for a do-over; a chance to go back and live out a different scenario in an effort to seek a more prosperous or, at least, less challenging future. One way to explore that scenario is through film. And although watching or creating a film can’t actually turn back the hands of time, it can allow us to imagine the possibilities of the doover. Essex resident Erin Mazzara is preparing for her fourth and final year at Humber College where she is enrolled in the Film and Media Production program. She has taken on many movie-related roles in the past few years, including acting and
directing. And she and a group of her classmates have spent a part of this summer vacation preparing for their theses. In completing her thesis, Mazzara now steps into the role of Producer to help create the short film “Anna in Parallels.” She is looking for $6000 in sponsorship backing to complete the film; which is a small film budget. The projects were pitched and then chosen at the end of last semester. The 12-15 minute short is “about hard life decisions and how paralyzing that can be,” Mazzara said. No matter how tough a decision can be, “ultimately, you must make a decision.” The protagonist in the film is a young woman named Anna, who has
been reported missing as friends and family members are unaware of her whereabouts. Mazzara explained that in the plot Anna is living with a man who is supposed to be caring for her, but becomes abusive. “Anna doesn’t know what to do,” Mazzara said, adding the main character has three choices to choose from; she could stay and endure her current living conditions, go back home, or runaway and begin a new life for herself. The film follows these three choices by triggering a reset. “She gets to live out three possible potential outcomes of her decisions,” Mazzara said. During each of the three scenarios, more is learned about Anna, including
where she comes from, who is looking for her, and why she has run away in the first place. In addition to the reset storyline, each of the three scenarios will be shot in a different style to add a unique touch to the film and add to the ambience of what is occurring on screen. Mazzara noted her crew got inspiration from the 1998 film, “Run Lola Run,” and added that “Anna in Parallels” is a modern take. Mazzara got on board as project producer because it would allow her to work with fellow Humber student, Marie Tacbas. “[She is] a phenomenal female director,” Mazzara said, adding that Tacbas was recently recognized at the Toronto International Film Festival as a Student Filmmaker for a previous project called, “Rosbilt.” Through her filming experience, Mazzara has taken on the director role in the past, which offered an incredible amount of
internal growth. Directors, especially on their first project, can examine their work to discover what they liked and what they didn’t like about their project, and take in what others thought. Being a director is about “making a film you’re proud of that reaches an audience,” Mazzara said. “The most important thing is the story; can you tell a good story that connects with your audience?” In order to create “Anna in Parallels,” Mazzara and her crew need to seek out sponsorships and create fundraising opportunities. In doing so, the crew has set up an IndieGogo page, where fans can make pledges to the film. The site will be accepting donations until September 13. More information about the film, and a trailer showing what the film will be like is available on the website. Mazzara urges everyone interested to log onto www.indiegogo. com/projects/anna-in-
parallels. One of the biggest challenges filmmakers face is funding, Mazzara said. She hopes to get great support from her hometown community. She is thankful to The Golden Roll for its sponsorship. The crew will also host other means of fundraising once the school year is back in session. “I am more than incredibly appreciative for any help anyone can provide,” she said. The hope is to enter “Anna in Parallels” into multiple film festivals. While studying film and embarking on beginning a film career, Mazzara has noticed there are not enough female filmmakers. She would like to see that change. Being involved with filming takes a toll of one’s personal life and requires a flexible lifestyle, she said. While working on the film, she will also work as a talent wrangler for the upcoming Canada’s Walk of Fame.
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Thursday, August 29th 9:00 am 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm
Judging of all hall exhibits: needle arts, baking, grains, seeds, Vegetables, flowers, fruits, Poultry. gates oPen to the Public. building open to the public immediately following judging (buildings may not open until after 4 pm) 4-h sheeP Club achievement day, show Ring Judging sheeP (immediately following 4-h sheep Club), show Ring Pie auCtion, Main stage 4-h PoultRy Club aChieVeMent day, show Ring haRRow faiR offiCial oPening, Main stage liVe enteRtainMent: the Mike ure band, Main stage
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4-h swine Club aChieVeMent day, show Ring hoRse show: haflinger, welsh Ponies, grade, heavy horse, and Registered shetland Pony show, horse Ring 10:30 am teddy beaR PaRade, Main stage 10:30 am 4-h beef Club aChieVeMent day, show Ring 12 noon liVe enteRtainMent: tim holland, the Puppet tamer, Main stage 1:00 pm Judging beef Cattle, show Ring 1:30 pm MoM oR dad Calling Contest, Main stage 2:30 pm RolleR Pigeon Contest, Poultry barn 3:00 pm 4-h swine, beef, PoultRy and sheeP auCtion, show Ring 7:00 pm Pie & Cookie eating Contest, in front of Main stage 8:00 pm liVe enteRtainMent: dallas smith, Main stage
Saturday, August 31st 10.00 am 4-h daiRy Club aChieVeMent day, show Ring 11:30 am PaRade: starts from the Country depot yard on sinasac; south on Victoria to king; east on king to Queen; north on Queen to Munger; east on Munger to walnu; south on walnut to king; west on king to Mcaffee; south on Mcaffee to the harrow fairgrounds. 1:00 pm Judging daiRy Cattle, show Ring 2:00 pm RoosteR CRowing Contest (immediately following Parade) (Contest for birds and people), Poultry barn 2:00 pm tRaCtoR Pull, horse Ring (immediately following Parade) 5:00 pm lawn tRaCtoR RaCes, horse Ring 6:00 pm bossy bingo - 4-h dairy Club, show Ring 8:00 pm liVe enteRtainMent: bobby willis, Main stage
Sunday, September 1st 9:30 am ChuRCh seRViCe, Main stage 10:00 am light hoRse show, horse Ring 12 noon boRdeR City baRkeRs agility show, show Ring 1:00 pm Pedal tRaCtoR Pull 1:00 pm liVe enteRtainMent, Main stage 5-6:30 pm Pick up exhibits from the halls
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Continuation of Essex Council Notes - Monday, August 12 by Sylene Argent Council to move meeting location During the August 12 meeting, Council announced it would hold its September and October meetings inside the Council Chambers at the Essex Civic Centre. The first meeting held at the Essex Civic Centre will be held on Tuesday, September 3. Mayor Ron McDermott noted this is a trial to see how the location would work for Essex Council meetings, since it is located in close proximity to the Essex Municipal Building where the Essex Council meetings are typically held. After the two-month trial, Council will discuss how it went and what to do in the long term. The Essex Civic Centre’s Council Chambers are larger and McDermott hopes this will allow more room for delegations and residents who wish to attend a meeting. He added Essex Council has also approved in the budget a test trial for recording Council meetings, which could then be viewable later on the Internet. The County Council Chamber is better equipped to allow for this. EDHS and business site plan approvals Essex Council approved the Greater Essex County District School Board’s application for site plan control approval for a site plan control bylaw and agreement for Essex District High School. In the report to Council, it noted the applicants were proposing to construct a new high school facility on the site of the existing school, adding the demolition of the existing building and the rebuild of the new structure would be in stages. Representatives from the GECDSB noted the first phase of construction on the building has begun. The first phase of the reconstruction, at the back of the school should be completed by next June. Phase two includes the renovation of the school’s technical area. In the third phase, the students would be moved into the new
area, and the remaining older section would be demolished. A new arts center will be added to the front of the school. It is expected that the building reconstruction will be completed by June 2015. As a member of the Heritage Committee, Councillor Sherry Bondy asked if any of the school’s heritage features would be preserved, as EDHS was the first school erected in Essex County. Everybody wants a new school, Bondy noted, but she believes it’s important to acknowledge the historical value of the current facility. “Heritage is very important to the Town,” she said. The School Board Rep said the part of the front of the building that holds up the aquatics center would remain. The exterior will also look the same as it does now. The school board also underwent a photo document project, which took the better part of a month to complete. “We are also looking at opportunities to use some of the stone and brickwork…as a tribute to the fact that this was the first site of the first high school in Essex County. And we don’t want to forget that either,” the GECDSB representative said.
Council also moved to approve entering into a contract and authorizing issuing purchase orders to Wincon Construction in the amount of $235,498 for work required to the Essex Recreation Complex in relation to the EDHS construction project. Essex would need to cover half that cost. In the report to Council, it noted that since 1999 the Essex Recreation Complex has been operated as a joint use facility in partnership with the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB). Through the high school rebuild project, costs associated to the Recreation Complex include roofing, removal of stucco and replacing with metal siding,
mechanical, and electrical work. It also includes a mechanical sprinkler. While approving Committee minutes, there were further discussions regarding the historical aspect of EDHS. Council passed the motion to direct administration to have the Chairperson of the Essex Heritage Committee meet with the GECDSB to talk about potential heritage preservation. Aside from EDHS, Council approved the application for the site plan control agreement for the Harrow Feed Store for the development of a new building on the north side of County Road 20. It also moved to approve the application for site plan control approval and the
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Residents utilizing spay/neuter voucher program
by Sylene Argent In an effort to help control the pet population, Essex has offered a splay/ neuter voucher program for the past three months to its residents. The program offers a $75 voucher to qualifying Essex applicants wishing to offset the costs of fixing their dog or cat, or feral cats. On April 2, Essex Council approved the pilot spay/neuter program, which allows low-income households to apply to receive one dog spay/ neuter voucher and one cat spay/neuter voucher. Residents could also apply for up to three feral cat spay/neuter vouchers. 125 vouchers were available in each branch of the program when Council
adopted the program in the spring. Vouchers became available to residents in May. During the August 12 Council meeting, at the request of administration, Council agreed to transfer up to 50 of the low income resident pet spay and neuter vouchers available to the feral cat program. Councillor Sherry Bondy was glad the motion passed. She said the low-income voucher program is very important, and there are still around 50 vouchers left in this segment of the program. As there were a great deal of the low-income family vouchers left, and all of the feral cat vouchers issued, Council moved to make the transfer to accommodate the
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residents on the waiting list in the feral cat voucher program. “The program is working well,” Bondy said, adding she hopes all of the vouchers are used. Cats, Bondy noted, can be fixed after four months of age. “It’s healthy for cats to get fixed.” Getting a cat spayed or neutered can also help prevent diseases in the animal, she said. Next year, Bondy hopes the spay/neuter voucher program will continue to be offered to residents. She also hopes administration can look at the low-income family voucher criteria and would be able to lower the income level to allow more residents access to the voucher system. She would also like to see the title feral cat replaced with free roaming cats to include barn cats in the program. In Harrow, Bondy and a group of residents have banded together to get several cats in a feline colony fixed. So far 11 of the cats have been fixed and Bondy has noticed there have been less cat fights, the cats look
healthier, and the area smells cleaner as there is less spraying. Essex does have cat traps available for rent to assist in the program, she noted. Controlling the pet population has been a large complaint Bondy has heard as a Councillor. The spay/neuter voucher program is a humane approach to correcting the issue, she said. Bondy hopes regional residents push neighbouring municipalities to adopt similar voucher programs. In addition to the spay/ neuter voucher programs, Bondy noted that Essex also covers two-thirds of the drop off cost for Essex residents surrendering feral cats to the Windsor Essex County Humane Society. She hopes that through the spay/neuter voucher programs there will be less drops offs to the Humane Society in the future. For more information on the spay/neuter program, or to obtain an application, contact the Clerk’s office at 519-7767336 ext. 10 or 11. According to the report submitted to Council for the August 12 meeting, vouchers have an expiry date of 90 days after issuance. Bondy encourages those who have been issued a voucher to be mindful of the expiration date and contact the Town if the expiry date has passed.
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execution of a site plan control bylaw and agreement for the development of an addition to the Ken Knapp Ford Dealership. The applicant proposed to construct an addition to the south side of the existing new vehicle sales building, which would consist of a drive-through for dropping off vehicles to be serviced.
Heritage Designation Council supported The Town of Essex Municipal Heritage Committee’s recommendation that Council “designate” the Harrow-based British Methodist Episcopal cemetery through a municipal bylaw. It was further requested, in order to finalize the designation process, that Council authorize the notice of designation be advertised and served on the Ontario Heritage Trust. The designation, through Bylaw 1241, would recognize the BME Cemetery as having cultural heritage value or interest under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act. In the report submitted to Council, it noted on March 18 Council issued a “Notice of Intent to Designate.” The 30-day period to allow concerns to be heard has passed with no comments or concerns raised.
The Corporation of the Town of Essex Agent to Sell Town of Essex Dog Tags in Harrow Centre Effective September 1, 2013, The Computer Centre, 45 King Street East, Unit 2, Harrow, Ontario will be acting as the Town’s agent in selling dog tags. Residents who have previously experienced difficulties obtaining dog tags at the Harrow and Colchester South Arena, can now purchase dog tags at The Computer Centre. The hours of operation for The Computer Centre are as follows: Monday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dated at the Town of Essex August 12, 2013 Cheryl A. Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, extension 32
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Inaugural Bikes and Buns Event a Learning Experience by Jennifer Cranston organizers had hoped. The idea was that While the event was cyclists of all kinds - well advertised in and from motorcyclists to beyond the community, cyclists to E Bike riders people didn’t really - would come to Essex know what to expect. for the day and enjoy Riders, such as Garry our shops and eateries. Allen – who read about Sidewalk sales were the event in a newspaper planned and restaurants in Ridgetown – decided had specials involving to pass through. He various foods served said an event, such as on buns. ECHRS and a bike judging, would the Train Station were encourage people to open to visitors, there stay. was music on Talbot Talbot St. did see a St. and venders were higher volume of bike expected to showcase traffic and a few riders their wares. stopped briefly in town. U n f o r t u n a t e l y , Steve Bjorkman, the event wasn’t what president of the Essex
Centre BIA said his business; Golden Girls saw a lot of new faces. “The few businesses I’ve spoke to say they definitely had more traffic than usual,” he said. “Any time we get new people in town we’re doing our job.” The event might not have been what the BIA envisioned but Bjorkman indicated there were still positives. He says the goal is to put Essex on the tourism map for bike riders of all kinds. Most tours and rides take place around the shores of the county and rarely venture into the heart of the county. It’s a market he’d like to see Essex Centre tap into, especially with the cycling trails that are expected to pass through town in the coming years. “We wanted it unstructured,” he said. “They were looking for more of an event. That’s a live and learn type of thing for next year.” Bjorkman says they will take what they learned from this year’s event and apply it to make a better event the next time.
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submitted to EFP How to serve God at home, in the community, and in the world was the message 47 children learned at the Day Camp held at Essex United Church with leaders from Gess†wood staff. To put action into serving in the community, the children brought donations for Essex food banks. Pictured above a group of youth proudly display the gathered food donations.
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Maggie Prior Good bye to you my dear friend But I will see you again Though we must part for a while There’s a reason for a smile Since our hope is in the Lord Not what the world can afford. The joys of Heaven we will share with the saints and angels there We will walk the streets of gold Where there is beauty that’s untold And behold the glorious face of Him who saved us by His grace I really miss you Mags - Love Sharon ______________________________________________
Archer In memory of my Dear Husband Borden who passed away August 13, 1985 silent memories keep you near me as time unfolds another year. No longer in my life to share but in my heart you are always there asleep in God’s beautiful garden away from all sorrow and pain someday when my life’s journey has ended we shall meet together again. Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Ruby.
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“God looked round His garden and found an empty space. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. He knew that you were suffering. The road was getting rough. So He closed your weary eyelids, and whispered ‘Peace be Thine.’ It broke our hearts to lose you. But you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day that God called you home.” Lovingly remembered by the Allison and Salter Families.
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______________________________________________ OBITUARIES ______________________________________________ Valenciuk, Velma ‘Wally’ (nee Wegrzyn) 86 years, born September 3, 1926 in Poland and passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Royal Oak Nursing Home, Kingsville. Formerly of Essex. Mom will join her loving husband Walter (2006) on the great dance floor of Heaven. Velma leaves behind her adoring sons and daughters-in-law, Ed & Rose, Strathroy and Rick & Donna, Essex. Loving and cherished grandmother of Krisinda Valenciuk, Jannah Loomis(Brad) , JeremyValenciuk and Brant Valenciuk; and great grandmother of Hayden, Sydney and Sofia. Predeceased by her brother Ed Wegrzyn and his wife Charlene. Velma was a life-long member of Holy Name C.W.L., a full time farmer, part-time bus driver, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by friends, neighbours and family, but the good Lord has more important plans for her. The family would like to thank the staff at Royal Oak Nursing Home for the many years of exceptional care they provided. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Thursday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. C.W.L. prayers on Thursday at 3 p.m. and Parish Prayers Thursday evening. Funeral Mass to celebrate Velma’s life will be held on Friday, August, 23, 2013 at 10 a.m. from Holy Name of Jesus Church, Talbot Street North, Essex. Fr. Rob Rocheleau officiating. (Please note there is visitation at the church 1 hour prior to mass). Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Windsor. If you wish to donate in memory of Velma, her family has Memorial verses asked that donations be made to the Alzheimer Society, Arthritis Society or C.W.L. available Holy Name of Jesus. Family & Friends may share their memories of Velma at www. reidfuneralhome.ca Memorial verses available at
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Join us Sun,, Aug. 25, at 10am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be leading our morning worship service. Nursery supervision is provided. Summer Sunday School for children ages 4 - 11. Join us at our Movie Night featuring Oz, the Great and Powerful on Friday, August 23! We start serving snacks at 6:00 pm and the movie begins at 6:30 pm. Plan to attend for some good family fun! All are welcome. Come& check us out online at www.essexcrc.ca
Salvation Army Essex Community Church It has been a busy summer with our Community BBQs at the Thrift Store every Friday from 11 -1 p.m. This fundraiser for the Salvation Army Food Bank will end on August 30th. We appreciate the community support. We have also busy with our Ball Hockey League, Mom’s and Tot’s Camp and Kids at Adventure Camp- both at Jackson’s Point. Take time this week to contact someone on our prayer list, as those who are confined to their homes would appreciate hearing from you. Join us Sunday for Prayer Meeting at 10 a.m., followed by Family Worship led by Lt. Kristen Gray at 11 a.m.
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What’s Going On aug. 24 - SADLER’S SUPERMARKET EMPLOYEE REUNION, from10am-4pm, at Essex Steam & Gas Engine Museum (Co-An Park). For info. call 519-839-4516. AUG. 24 - KITTENAIDE ADOPTION DAY, from 11-3 at Petzown (1715 Manning Rd.) Call 519-324-2729 from more information. AUG. 25 - Dale Butler and friends will perform at Two Creeks Conservation Area, at 6:30 p.m. For information, visit www.twocreeks.ca or telephone 519-324-6988. Aug. 25 - annual Holiday Beach Hawk Run at 9am. You can register online at: www.onlineregistrations.ca/hawkrun. Visit www.erca.org for more info. Aug. 29 - SEPT. 1 - 159TH ANNUAL HARROW FAIR - Visit www.harrowfair.com for a complete schedule and information on this year’s fair. SEPT. 4 - Shooter’s Photography Club Meeting. 7-10pm at Colasanti’s Everyone welcome! Contact George Schiefer @ 519-733-5055. SEPT. 7 - Chicken Bar-B-Q at Epworth United Church , Kingsville, from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Call 733-3723 for tickets and information on this event. SEPT. 14, 2013 - The Fall Meeting of the ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. 9am at Orchard View Golf Course. All are welcome. For more info call 519-738-3476. Oct. 6 - JOIN LIFE CHAIN, from 2:30 to 3:30pm, in Windsor and Essex County. Inquiries: Right to Life 519-325-0929 or 519-969-7555
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_____________________ BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT 1-tf _____________________ 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 _____________________ Wildwood Social Club is holding their Annual ARTISAN CRAFT & BAKE SALE. Saturday, Aug. 31, 9am-2pm. Raffles and luncheon available. Free admission, free parking. Wildwood Golf & RV Resort, 11112 - 11th Concession, McGregor, Ont. 33-2t* _____________________
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_____________________ 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: 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 SALE: Two, 24 foot round bail wagons. 1000/20 tires Duals, front & back, $2500/ each or both for $4500. Horst round bale 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: One bedroom apartment for rent. Upper level, $675. Utilities incl. Call 226350-1943. 16-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@homestar ts. org or call 519-984-2178 for viewing. 12-14t _____________________
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 _____________________ OFFICE / RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT: In Downtown Essex. $700 + utilities (Optional garage space available at $300/ month) Call joy 519-890-7794. _____________________31-tf FOR RENT - Large 2 bdrm. apt. in downtown Essex (corner of Talbot @ Laird) $475 / month + electricity. Gas & water paid. First & last month rent a must. 519-560-0190. 32-2t* _____________________ FOR RENT: Immac. 1 bedroom lower apartment. 81 Talbot St. S., Essex. $575/m + hydro. All appliances, incl. air. No pets. 519-776-4805. 32-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: Large 2 bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area. $650/month plus utilities. Laundry hookup. Plenty of parking. 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 (after 4pm) . 26-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apt. downtown Essex. 1st and last required. No pets. 519-9994796. 29-tfn _____________________
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services _____________________ KAHL RECYCLING - We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-3268559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 1-tf _____________________ MIKE’s painting & Drywall repairs - Interior, Exterior, Mudding, Taping, Trim. 13 years exp. Seniors 10% discount. Call Mike for free estimate at 519776-9445. 23-tf _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS Summer Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519982-0362 or 519-776-4881. 23-tfn _____________________ LAWN CUTTING and additional services. Grass cutting, lawn rolling, aerating, dethatching, shrub trimming, granular fertilizer, and minor yard work. Call 519-839-4776 or 519-9814519, and ask for Steve. 13-tfn _____________________ “ON TIME MOVERS” - Are you moving? Need something picked up or delivered? Please call Larry or Dave today! 519736-7411 or 519-984-7412. 1-tf _____________________
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_____________________ living estate sale: Quality dishes/china (England mostly), lg. selection of Crystal, glassware, pots, pans, end tables, rocker/lounger, 7pc. walnut dining rm set - Excellent, 8 pc. dbl. bedroom set, odds & ends, 1946 sewing machine (complete). By appt. only 519-7768400. 33-2t*
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_____________________ for sale: 21 new & used cedar posts, $5 ea. 30 Heavy Duty Steel Posts, $5 ea. 21 Reel Lawnmower, $50. 18” Snapper Lawn Mower w/bagger, rebuilt $150. AV Alarm Bird Scaring Device, call for info. $500. 7 H.P Troy Rototiller - rebuilt, $500. John Deere Model (M) Tractor w/grape hoe, plus 10 implements and new battery. $3000. Call 519-839-4244 (Cottam).
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The Corporation of the Town of Essex Notice of Public Meeting to Consider Changes in Building Permit Fees, Planning Fees, and Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Take notice that the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Essex will hold a Special Meeting on Monday September 9th, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at the Municipal Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario. The purpose of the Public Meeting is to obtain public comments on proposed changes to the Town of Essex building permit fees, planning fees and miscellaneous fees and charges. The Public Meeting is also being held pursuant to Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992. A report outlining the changes and the rationale for the changes will be available to the public at the Public Meeting on Monday September 9th, 2013, or online commencing August 12, 2013 at www.essex.ca. The proposed changes in fees will be considered to take effect on January 1, 2014. Any person may attend the Public Meeting, and make oral and/or written submissions either in support of or in opposition to the proposed changes in fees. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed fee changes, you must make a written request to the Clerk of the Town of Essex at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Donna Hunter, Director of Corporate Services, at (519) 776-7336 ext 19, or by e-mail at dhunter@essex.ca. Dated at the Town of Essex August 5, 2013 Cheryl A. Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, extension 32
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NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER (SEC. 102(4)) THE BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY ACT Notice is hereby given that the Estate of Donald Brian Weaver, of the Town of Essex, in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario made an assignment on the 9th day of August 2013 and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 3rd day of September 2013 at 10:00 in the forenoon at the office of the Trustee, 3630 Rhodes Drive, Building 200, Windsor, Ontario, N8W 5A4.
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photo submitted by Goh Iromoto Essex Mayor Ron McDermott shares Klassen’s Blueberries with cyclists from across North America during the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure last week.
He thought that would be too much for someone as young as Connor. Then at a different event Connor saw a tandem bicycle and suggested that as a solution. They borrowed one from a friend and Connor Scott became the youngest person to join the ride. “He’ll have these memories of this time with his dad,” said Scott. “That part was very special.”
Throughout the trip, the group warned businesses that the tour would be passing through, but Scott thinks some businesses in Colchester were still taken a little by surprise. “We overwhelmed Moe’s Smoke House in Colchester and we filled Colchester Bar and Grill,” he said. Beachside Eats and Treats, Klassen Blueberries and several wineries also experienced
an influx of cyclists around lunch-time that day. In total, the tour passed through 27 different municipalities. Most of those municipalities have existing trails or are in the process of developing trail systems. In spite of that most of the tour took place on existing roads. “This is the first of many tours,” said Scott. “This is going to snowball. It shows the urgency to accommodate these cyclists.” He explained that the regions along the Waterfront Trail (that runs from Lakeshore to the Quebec border) are starting to understand the impact of cycling tourism. “Basically we were a mobile city. Now these municipalities and businesses have seen the impact that it has even if only for a day,” said Scott. “There will be people making vacations of cycling along the waterfront and we need to be ready for it.”
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HEEAT win at home adding to a great swim season
Members of the Harrow Eels pose for a team picture during a break in the action at their meet on Saturday. This has become a ritual for the team, a team photo during lunch break at every meet they attend.
by William Chapman This weekend closed out one of the most successful seasons in the history of the Harrow Electric Eels. The team was a great mix of veteran swimmers and newcomers. They started off with a bang and finished the season hosting their home meet at
Gesstwood Camp where they wound up hoisting another championship trophy for this year. The sun came up Saturday morning and swimmers started arriving as early as 7:30 a.m., with the army of Harrow parents still setting up tents and shade umbrellas. In total, 218 kids, ages 5
team records, shattering previous standing records Jeremy Reaume, first year coach of the team, spent most of his time pumping up his swimmers, but when time allowed, he talked and cheered on other young swimmers as they waited in the marshalling areas for their races. “I am very proud of how hard the kids worked this year,� he said. Reaume and Erika Chadwick, the other first year coaching addition, agreed that this was a banner year for the Harrow Eels. “These kids mean the world to us, “ he said, adding that if any of the kids needed anything after the season ended, Reaume and Chadwick would be available for them as mentors and coaches. Both coaches say that all the swimmers grew in skill and competitive edge, even the younger ones. Chadwick added that as a coach, she sees what teachers must feel like when teaching - the frustrations when the students struggle and the joy when they succeed. Kirstin Wood,
President of the board of Directors for the Eels organization could not say enough about the army of parents that volunteered to help out at the year end final meet. “This was a great turnout with great weather and great participation from both the swimmers, coaches and volunteers,� Wood said. “With all the volunteers, it makes an event of this size easy to do.� She went on to say she was impressed by the turnout of all the other swim clubs and their parents and other supporters. “Team spirit is high today,� all around the pool, she said. “This is what we (HEEAT) are all about, team spirit, all in volunteers, and efficiency.� Hailee Dzudovich, who swims in the girls 10 and under category, has had a great year with the Harrow Eels. She described the meet as only an excited participant can. “The meet is great, having fun with our team mates and even with other kids from the other teams.�
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Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Finally, summer heat has arrived this past week! Good luck to all the participants in the Annual St. Mary’s Altar Society Golf tournament this Sunday! Happy Birthday wishes to Kathleen Fraser, Fr. Bob Charbonneau and Jacob Quinlan. Remember all who are sick and lonely and in the hospital or nursing home.
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Holy Name of Jesus Church News submitted by Therese Lecuyer Many Thanks to those assisting each week with weeding and maintaining our property. Meet & Greet: Fr. Francis Thekkumkattil, is filling in while Fr. Rob is on sabbatical. Come and welcome Fr. Francis after each mass on August 31st & September 1st in the Gather Space. Hosted by our K of C and CWL. CWL News Corner: Collecting school back packs & supplies for the month of August to be donated to Children’s Aid Society. Please drop off in hallway. Thank you! Please remember to help the missions by saving your Foodland & Zehrs receipts. It might not seem like much, but a little goes a long way! Thank you! God Bless and have a great week.
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Anna Dobson, George Diesbourg, John Smith and Lawrence Dobson. Door Prizes to Elaine Taylor & Eileen Ames. This past Tuesday the lucky folks were Eileen Ames, Elaine Taylor, Audrey Stanley, Thomas Allison, Keith Dresser & Dave McMurren and on Saturday evening for Euchre the lucky folks were Eileen Ames, Keith Dresser, John Smith, Norma Beacom, Elaine Taylor, Grant Beacom, Elsie Smith & Ron McLean. Door Prizes to Mary Demars & Don Kettle. If you enjoy playing cards come and join in on Tuesday & Saturday evening starting at 7 Pm. A Sadler Grocery Store Employee Reunion is planned for Saturday, August 24th at the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum in McGregor at Co-An Park grounds, from 10am - 4pm. For info call John Mulder 519-776-5516 or Evelyn Baker at 519839-4516. Food will be available for purchase on the grounds.
Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather in our area the past week has been what we ordered a way back in June but fall is coming as next weekend is the Harrow Fair and the start of school. Happy Birthday wishes this week to Michalea Diemling, Don Srigley, Roger Thibodeau, Derek Watts and Nancy Brunelle. Happy Anniversary to Kevin & Brianne, Bryce and Shannon and to Walter and Gloria Collins. The Pleasant Valley Community Club card party results were for Pepper last week: Eileen Ames, Annette Assy, Madeline McGuire, Charles Chevalier, Howard Armstrong & Alex McLellan. Euchre results were Mary Demars, Norma Beacom,
Paquette News St. Stephen’s /Church of the Redeemer submitted by Barb Mactier There will be a joint 10 a.m. service on September 1st at St. Stephen’s. Regular services resume on September 8th. Sprouts meets at St. Stephen’s on Thursday, September 12 from 10-11 a.m. All are invited to attend the ACW Fall Tea, hosted this year at Church of the Redeemer on Sat., Sept. 14th from 12-3pm. Help support our parish and our Deanery ACW. Dessert Card Party at St. Stephen’s on September 19 at 1 p.m. There is an opportunity for a Youth Leader to join the Youth Ministry Team to assist with our SMASH (grades 6-12) group. The commitment is one Sunday evening a month and some planning meetings throughout the year. If you would like further
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details please contact Cynthia 519 972-9603 youth.committee@ essexdeanery.com Our sympathies to Donna Gemus and family in the loss of dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Butch. The Tecumseh Fire Dept. lost a dear friend with the death of Father Mike Graham. Woodslee Friendship Club Our past week’s euchre and pepper winners were; Edna Chevalier, George Sutherland, Le Roy Davison, Joanne Mc Murren, Bob Mullins, Mary Demars, Denis Levasseur, Fran Mc Kim and Joan Broeders. We welcome new card players anytime. Come and join us at St. John’s Hall for euchre on Mondays at 1:00 pm., Pepper on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm and euchre on Fridays at 7:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Note: No cards on Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 2. Call Joanne - 519-975-2409. Essex United Church Our Summer Bible Camp was held at the church (not Gess†wood, as misprinted last week). Staff members of Gess†wood , assisted by our volunteers, guided the program for the full week.The children learned that serving Christ is done by serving at home, in the community and in the world. To do that
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in the community the children brought food for the local food banks. We have given $1000 to the Scouts for their trip to the Calgory jamboree. We still need $340 in donations. Pearl Cunningham who records the meetings is asking for any reports of those to be forwarded to the office. The August 24 perch dinner at the church is the project of Essex Rotarians to benefit the Calgary Flood Relief fund. St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican Please sign the list now if you are going on the September 29th wine tour so we can order the bus. We need to know if there are going to be enough to require hiring a bus. And the bus has to be hired in advance. It is to leave the Seniors’ Centre at 11:30 a.m. and return by 5:30 pm. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday Worship service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. A nursery is available during the service. Thank you to our guest speaker last week, Jim Hatt. Next week, Ian Phillips will be our guest speaker. The door greeters are25Georgeanne Centre St, Welsh Essex and N8MVirginia 1N8 Lauzon. The Elder is Shirley Baker and Lock-up is Jack Thomas. Phone: 776-6522 Fax: 776-7265 __________________________________________ The nursing home service at Iler Lodge is on Tuesday, Sept. 3 “Friendly, personal and service sinceappreciated. 1975” at 2pm. Volunteers are welcome greatly Sunday, Sept.Tax 8 is Planning “Welcome & Back Sunday!” Preparationto all the children who are back in school. as summer vacation has ended. Bookkeeping Services Please remember to make donations to the Downtown Mission Managerial Needs & Problems Cash Flow & Business Projections INSURANCE GST Consultants • Financial Planning
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Essex Retirees Plans are being laid to paint a mural on the Centre Street wall of our building. It is to be painted by members and youth, under the supervision of an artist as a paint-by-number project. Plans include applying for a New Horizion grant. At the first meeting for plans, it was decided to use the theme, Our Town of Firsts because so many things in the county, the province and the country were first introduced or manufactured in Essex. The club elections will be held at our September Pot Luck dinner, the second Tuesday of the month.
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Local Drag Racing results
submitted to the EFP Two local drag racers made it to the final rounds at the Grand Bend Motorplex last weekend but both had to settle with runner-up finishes. Harrow’s Art Gomes red lit his chances away in his 1972 Plymouth Duster. That gave the Modified win over to Milverton’s Will Steckley. His 1980 Dodge Charger ran 9.03 seconds at 131 mph in the quartermile on the free pass. Dan Beaulieu from Colchester lost a close one to Cody Levasseur in the Bike/Sled class. Dan’s 2002 Ski Doo Mach Z ran 9.87 but was edged out by Cody’s 9.79 second pass. Pictured left: Art Gomes at GBM.
Kingsville Ladies 18 Hole League report submitted to EFP It has been one rainy season! The ladies league sponsored a Guest Day in July. We had 27 “Guests” join us. Unfortunately, we were unable to finish the game because of the rain. Since some guests never made it to the prize holes - closest to the line on the fairway and closest to the pin, the convenors decided to award the prizes by way of a draw. Then Kingsville Golf
Club generously gave each guest a 2 for 1 pasta night certificate and a rain check for 9 holes of golf. Everyone had fun anyway! We played a full round of golf on July 31/13 with no rain! On August 6, we played “2 Step” where teams of three recorded their net scores on all the odd numbered holes and the lowest persons score was entered, then on the even holes, the two lowest
net scores were added together and entered, and finally the two net scores were added together for one group score. The team of Sandy Hernandez, Ruth Clifford and Louise Ladouceur were the winners with a score of 87. Congratulations to Carmen College who scored a “Hole in One” on Thursday, August 8 while playing in the Thursday Classic League. It happened on hole #9, while using her 7 wood and hitting from the maroon tees. “The ball hit the pin, and circled around it before falling into the
hole.” This event was witnessed by her partner Cindy Brush and competitors Ashley Knight and Patty O’Brien. This was Carmen’s second Hole in One; she achieved her first one at Sutton Creek a few years earlier. Awesome! Another rainy day August 13 was the Par 5’s game - net scores for each players par 5 holes (5) were added together for their score. Congratulations to Anne Petch and Marlene Sinclair for net scores of 22. Team Blue and Team Red are tied at this date with a score of 40.
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Jessica MacPherson comes by her athletic ability honestly by Fred Groves When you’ve got MacPherson and McDermott blood in your veins, you know that some of that athletic talent will probably rub off. This week, 14-yearold Jessica MacPherson will represent Ontario at the Canadian Baseball Championships in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The Essex baseball player who is comfortable at first base, left field and even on the mound - will suit up for the girls hardball team at the national tournament, August 2126. Team Ontario takes on Newfoundland and Manitoba on Thursday. “I went to Toronto four times on the weekend. They liked my bat and that
I have a good attitude,” Jessica said. Jessica has played hardball w i t h Essex YellowJackets boys’ teams for several years. This year her father, Dan, coached her on the bantam team. She wishes there were more girls playing hardball but understands why there aren’t. “They have to be up to the challenge and maybe they don’t feel comfortable playing with boys,” she said. She is one of the younger players on this year’s Ontario team. Her and her father have been traveling back and forth to Toronto all summer, first trying out for the team and then practicing. “I want to thank my
fellow players, coaches and volunteers at Essex Minor Baseball for their support,” she said. That team attitude, as well as the competitive edge, comes honestly. Her dad played football and baseball, and her grandfather Jim MacPherson was an outstanding ball player with the Essex Maple Leafs and then the Essex Sunbeams in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Jim’s team, which included Max Miller, Lennie Parent, Izzy Girard, and Evan Wright, to name a few, won five Essex County Senior Baseball League titles in six years. Jessica’s grandmother, Pat, is a McDermott and both the MacPhersons
and McDermotts are well represented on the athletic mural at Essex District High School. That is where Jessica, a graduate of Holy Name, will be heading to secondary school in a few weeks and she hopes to continue to play hockey, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, badminton and soccer - or just about everything. Her sister Sydney is a talented athlete who plays fastball for the Windsor Wildcats. Standing beside her grandfather Jim at the mural by the school, the tall Jessica, smiles and shakes her grandpa’s hand and says, “It’s in the blood, right grandpa.”
Essex Rookie Travel Baseball
submitted to the EFP The Essex Rookie Travel baseball team faced Belle River on August 14. This was the rematch to a hard fought tie between these two teams back in early July. Luke W. put Essex on the board with a two run
gap at 5-4. Strong defensive play was prevalent by both teams in the third inning. Bryson Do. made a spectacular double play in the top of the fourth inning for Essex by catching a line drive and firing the ball to Brysen Dr. at first base to double up the runner. Key hits by Tyson G. and Tyler T. allowed Essex to take an 8-7 lead after four innings. The Essex defense was stellar the rest of the game. Collin H. made an important pop out at pitcher and Konner M. made an impressive diving attempt that just came up short in right center field. Tyson G., Braydin M. and Luke W. also triple in the bottom of the first inning. combined on two 4-6-3 double plays Brysen Dr. followed that up with a in the later innings to get Essex out RBI double. Belle River responded of two jams. In the bottom of the in the top of the second inning with sixth inning, Ajin V. smacked a two five runs to go ahead 5-3. In the run single to provide Essex with the bottom half of the second, Collin winning runs. Final score was 11-9 H. brought home a run to close the Essex.
Pictured above: Jessica, left; Jim and Dan MacPherson in front of the mural at EDHS.
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Tilbury-made 1935 Hudson Eight: Where is it today?
Robert Whitmore’s 1935 Hudson Eight sedan just out of years of storage in Toronto around 1960.
Robert Whitmore of Calgary, Alberta, writes to ask my help in finding a car he sold about fifty years ago. In 1959, when he and his family lived in Toronto, Robert’s younger brother Gary started his first job and needed a cheap car. They heard of an older gentleman in the ‘Beaches’ area who had an old car in his garage that he might sell. “It was a rust-free 1935 Hudson with a straight eight engine,” recalls Robert. “He said he kept a little oil in the cylinders and turned it over regularly. But he didn’t think it too appropriate for a young guy like my brother. Sometime later, we visited again and I asked if he would sell the car to me, not my kid brother. He saw my ’49 Chrysler on the street, which I always kept like new. He sold me his car for $75.00. “My older Uncle Wilfred and I pumped up the tires, which held air, and jacked up the car to remove the blocks. Then we towed it with a chain to my brother Bill’s house in Unionville, with my uncle as the ‘brake’ man in the Hudson while I drove the Chrysler tow car. “After a thorough cleaning, it looked like new. After checking and topping up fluids and installing a battery, we tried to start it. Brother Bill towed it with a new Plymouth while my late Father drove the Hudson, with me as co-pilot. After some tire-shuddering jerks in gear, the Hudson let out a cloud of smoke and started up. It sat idling like it had run every day. “I stored the car there for over a year. Then the house was being sold and I had to move it. Another uncle lived on a farm on Weston Road between Finch and Steeles Avenue. Another tow job on a chain from Unionville to the farm. Two years later, disaster struck again. The farm was sold. I lived in Toronto. No garage, and on a beginner’s salary. I advertised it for sale, I believe, in the Toronto Star. Two men bought it and I recovered my $75.00. “I was very sorry to see this car go. It had chromed extended horns at the front, a chrome-bar foot rest on the rear floor, and pull-down window shades. I still have the Original Owner’s Manual which says: ‘Hudson Motors of Canada Ltd., Tilbury, Ontario.’” Do any of our readers know of an old car stored in a barn? Let us know! It might be the 1935 Hudson Eight we’re looking for. 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.”
Goalie Colin Lauzon, from Essex, makes a save during the Red and White game of the Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers on Saturday night.
by Fred Groves Tremblay wins gold at national championships Congratulations to Essex’s Kyle Tremblay for winning a gold medal at the Canadian Baseball Championships in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on Sunday. Tremblay, a rightfielder and member of the Tecumseh Thunder, batted .167 in the tournament that saw the Thunder, representing Ontario, go undefeated. The Thunder easily beat British Columbia 13-3 in the final game of the under-21 national championship. • The Woodslee Orioles successfully defended their Essex County Senior Baseball League title on Sunday as they edged the Amherstburg Seniors 5-4 in extra innings. Woodslee, who hosted the tournament that wrapped up on the weekend, opened earlier in the week with an 8-1 win over Essex, edged Riverside 8-6 and then blanked Tecumseh 10-0. The Orioles, who went 14-5 during the regular season, beat Amherstburg for the second straight year. Essex beat Amherstburg 5-4 in preliminary play. • The Essex Minor
Hockey Association will host its 36th Annual Early Bird Hockey Tournament in Essex, Sept. 19-22. • At the recent Tecumseh Triathlon, Krista Revenberg of Essex finished first in her age group with a time of 1:55:14. • Sara Holland shot an 87 at Pointe West and an 81 at Essex to wrap up this year’s Jamieson Junior Golf Tour. The Essex golfer finished second overall in the girls division. • Upgrades at EDHS means the Red Raiders
football team will not play any games on their own field this fall. They will open their season at St. Joseph’s, Friday, Sept. 13. • It was a rough outing for Maidstone pitcher Skylar Janisse at the World Baseball Challenge in Prince Rupert, B.C. In the opening game against the USA, Janisse, pitching for Team Canada went 4.2 innings and gave up eight hits and five runs. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Submitted Mike Bennett Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr. was in the right place at the right time to win his first career feature race in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods on Saturday night at South Buxton Raceway. Shaw Jr. ran in third place from the drop of the green before making a double-pass for the lead on lap 14. Rob Quick had just taken the lead from Denis DeSerrano on lap 13, as the two front-row starters from Cottam staged a close, clean battle, running door-to-door for several laps. Quick, however, moved up the track to take away DeSerrano’s line coming out of turn two, allowing Shaw to dive to the bottom to go from third to
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Racing results from South Buxton Raceway Steve Shaw Jr. atop his car in the Winner’s Circle. Photo by James MacDonald
the lead. Shaw held off the Cottam veterans over the final six laps to take the checkered. DeSerrano, who won his heat and crack-thewhip preliminary races earlier in the night, held on for second with Quick finishing third. LaSalle’s Larry Hart finished sixth, Tilbury’s Ryan Beaulieu seventh, Kingsville’s Darren Small eighth and Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait was 16th. DeSerrano, the division
points leader since the start of the season, was the only Windsor-Essex driver to win a checkered flag on the night. He leads all drivers with 22 flags. Shaw finished second three weeks in a row before Saturday’s feature win. It was Shaw’s first feature win since August, 2006 in the Sport Stocks. He also won two features in the Econo class. His father – Steve Shaw – wasn’t as fortunate as Senior led the first 14 laps of the Windride Transportation Sport Stocks feature before his bid for a win ended with a flat tire. This allowed Merlin’s Eren Vanderiviere to take the lead as he won his third straight and trackleading eight feature of the season. Shaw, who has the only other four feature wins in the class this season, rebounded to finish eighth. Grande Pointe’s Tyler Lozon finished second, while Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse, Wallaceburg’s Willy Vyse and Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse rounded out the top five. Windsor’s West Bertozzi finished seventh, LaSalle’s Bob Visnjic eighth and Wallaceburg’s Gary Vyse was 10th. The daughter-father team of Tiffany and Jim Ellis of Kingsville were 11th and 16th, respectively, with Dylan Moody of Kingsville 12th and Wheatley’s Steve Clements 15th.
Chatham’s Darryl Hoekstra continued his torrid second half by leading all 25 laps for his second Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature win of the season. win, coupled The with a 14th-place finish for Leamington’s Joel Dick, gives Hoekstra an unofficial 108-point lead atop the division standings. Jim Dale Jr. of Shrewsbury finished second, followed by Merlin’s Brad McLeod and Jeff Daniels in third and fourth, with Wallaceburg’s Drew Smith rounding out the top five. Belle River’s Mario Toniolo was sixth, LaSalle’s Mike Demars ninth, Essex’s Gerald Martin 11th, Wheatley’s Justin Mills 12th, with Leamington’s Curtis Coulter 15th and his son Justin 16th. Justin Coulter won the feature race one week earlier in his first night in a modified in two years. Ridgetown’s Dale
Glassford led all 15 laps, holding off Chatham’s Brad Authier, to win his sixth Lube Tech/Great Canadian Oil Change UMP Late Model feature
in the last seven weeks, and his seventh overall. Chatham’s Jim Jones finished third, followed by Goderich’s Mark Glassford and Wallaceburg’s Mike Lewis. Lewis won the heat race earlier in the night for his sixth checkered flag of the season.
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