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A LOOK INSIDE Essex Dream Cruise Brings Out The Classics PAGE 2 _______________ 2018 Conservation Farm Award Presented PAGE 5 _______________ Hogs For Hospice PAGE 6 _______________ Sun Parlour Rodeo PAGE 9 _______________ 73’s Host Summer Bash PAGE 11 _______________

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Issue No. 31

Farmers show precision during annual plowing match

A Championship For Varsity Ravens Football PAGE 13 _______________ Essex Softball Player Dominates

Russell Rogers of Mount Forest is pictured with his plowing horse team, Bill and Bob.

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Pictured above: Reg Dewhirst of Essex used to help out on his uncle’s farm in his youth. He gets to relive those days once a year during the Essex County Plowmen’s Association’s annual plowing match.

by Sylene Argent Many area farmers, and outof-town competitors, enjoyed perfect weather on Saturday as they demonstrate their in-field skills during the annual Essex County Plowmen’s Association Plowing Match.

The event had an overall great turnout of competitors, who not

only competed for local trophies, which were handed out during the annual dinner hosted later that night inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, but also tried to earn enough points to compete at this fall’s International Plowing Match.

With all of the rain experienced

this spring, many farmers turned over their wheat fields and planted different crops, so there was a bit of a panic leading up to the event as to whether or not a wheat field would be located for this year’s event. Fortunately, the Anger family’s Colchester Farms offered a wheat field for the event.

The round bales of straw were still in the field a week prior to the event when Essex County Plowmen’s Association Secretary/Treasurer Murray McLeod and his son headed out the field to mark out the competition plots for each of the participants. Usually, there are around three weeks between the straw being baled and the show, he noted.

McLeod estimated this year’s competition participation was up from last year, which was also up from previous years. He figures

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CTMHV, Essex Centre BIA welcome Dream Cruise In participants

Lynda James of Oldcastle displayed the ‘57 Bel Air that belongs to her and her husband, Ron, during last Friday’s Essex Dream Cruise In.

by Sylene Argent Essex Centre was abuzz with the revving of a couple hundred vehicles as the Essex Centre BIA and the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village hosted the second annual Essex Dream Cruise In last Friday evening.

Talbot Street, from Victoria Avenue to Arthur Avenue, was shutdown to regular traffic for the

event, as to were portions of Gordon Avenue and Centre Street.

Last year, the Essex Centre BIA solicited the help of the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village to host a car show downtown Essex Centre. The unique partnership allows the Museum to fundraise for its Children’s Education Program, which provides a hands-on learning

experience to thousands of area students each year, and the Essex Centre BIA a chance to tap into the expertise the Museum reps have in hosting cars shows. The partnership also helps create a large volunteer force.

One of the fundraisers the Museum hosts annually to raise funds for the Children’s Education Program is the car raffle. Tickets to this

“Smokin’ Purple Monkeys” played an array of classic rock ‘n roll favourites during last Friday’s Essex Dream Cruise In.

year’s raffle car, a 1983 red Mustang convertible, were available for purchase at the show.

The lucky winner will be drawn at its New Year’s Eve party.

Stan Grondin of Amherstburg was one of

the many individuals to display a vehicle during the Essex Dream Cruise In. He was proud to show off his ‘65 Impala Super Sport, which he bought brand new.

At that time, he was a mechanic at James Chev

in Windsor and liked the style of what would be his future car. He paid $3270.

After he stopped driving this car as his every day means of transportation, he began the complete frame-

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off restoration project himself, knowing the vehicle would be a classic he would enjoy showing off.

Ron and Lynda James of Oldcastle also participated in the show.

The couple displayed their ‘57 Bel Air, which they have enjoyed owning for 15 years. They both appreciate the speed of their vehicle.

Each of the many individuals who brought a car for display received a dash plaque as a token of appreciation. Everyone onsite was treated to the opportunity to listen in on two rock bands, placed at

Stan Grondin of Amherstburg was proud to show off his ‘65 Impala Super Sport, which he bought brand new, during last Friday’s Essex Dream Cruise In.

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Both bands have roots in

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Monkeys” offered a widevariety of classic tunes, and “Fire” played some rock ‘n roll favourites, in addition to originals off its album “Open Fire.”

Jared Porter, who plays drums and is the lead singer of “Fire” was thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in the show.

“Playing in the centre of town has always been something I wanted to do and I’m pleased that “Fire” has once again been able to provide our hometown with music for such a nice community event,” Porter said. Last year, the trio played in the Tune Up the Parks concert series.

Porter noted the band has evolved a lot since it was founded a few years back. Currently, the band’s music is available on many streaming networks.

“Fire” can be followed on Facebook at officialFIRE. “Smokin’ Purple Moneys” can also be followed on its official Facebook page.

The purpose of hosting the event was to bring attention to the downtown area by inviting the car show participants and foot traffic of area residents wanting to view the classic, custom, and unique vehicles on display. It is hoped all the activity downtown would bring attention to the ever-changing commercial corridor and would hopefully bring in new clients and customers to new and existing establishments.

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Editorial &Opinion

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

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OPINION & COMMENT

I had a thought recently that right now, in this era of life on the Earth as we know it, there are measures to promote awareness for just about any type of cause known to humankind.

And, that truly is remarkable. That means there are all sorts of wonderful people spreading awareness about something that is near and dear to them in hopes of bettering the lives of others.

One cause we can read about in this week’s paper includes eliminating human trafficking.

It is incredible to think human trafficking is a thing, in these parts of the woods, but with the border so close, I guess there is opportunity. I was shocked when I heard just how prevalent human trafficking is a few months back when the OPP hosted an event on the subject.

The best way to keep one’s self safe is to be aware of risks, and unfortunately, it seems every time we turn on the TV or log onto the

internet, we are notified of another way our safety cold be in jeopardy.

This type of information could really keep one up at night.

I think the trick is to know what the current problems are in the world and instead of worrying, just be prepared. Know they exist. This includes informing our younger generations to identify any signs of risk and how to react to certain situations, based on how the experts suggest.

It is sad to know that the world we live in can be such a cruel place, but what is more important is that there are loads of people out there working to help victims of tragic incidents, alert people of scams or fraud, and raise awareness about causes they believe are important.

What is disappointing, however, is when we see certain groups or individuals getting erratic, and that can be from any side of the political spectrum. I think there have always

been groups that can behave in extreme ways, but I am not so sure they have ever had the platform like they do today to garner the attention they want. And often, I wonder, if attention really is the bottom-line reason for some of these displays.

I think for the most part, people are mostly good. They are mostly understanding. Sure, there are people out there with nothing nice to say.

Not everyone thinks the same way, or wants to bring positivity into the world. The best thing society can do is shape their communities into ones of which they can be proud to express the values they believe.

In some ways, perhaps the proverbial squeaky-wheel should not always get the grease.

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Commentary - OFA

by Mark Reusser, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Feds leave farmers in uncompetitive market position Despite commitments to support Canadian agriculture through this challenging year, the federal government is falling short on supporting farmers facing financial stress as a result of global trade disruptions.

Agricultural ministers from across Canada collectively agreed at their mid-July meeting that the current safety net system is inadequate and have committed to identifying necessary improvements to the AgriStability program. This discussion took place at the Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Agriculture Ministers meeting, where the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), along with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) urged the ministers and federal government to enhance the AgriStability program and support farmers facing unfair financial challenges caused by trade disruptions that are out of their control.

Although the ministers rightly reaffirmed support to supply managed industries for damage caused by trade negotiation outcomes, the federal government refused to commit funding to assist other farmers dealing with limited marketing options and depressed market prices as a result of ongoing trade wars.

The U.S. just announced a second round of a multicommodity support. These payments of up to $150 per acre to U.S. farmers will begin in mid-to-late August for commodities including corn, wheat, and soybeans.

This new farm aid plan is on top of the United States Department of Agriculture’s $12 billion plan in 2018 to compensate growers for lower grain prices and lost sales resulting from the ongoing U.S. trade disputes with China.

Canadian farmers are being left on an extremely tilted playing field when it comes to being competitive in our domestic and global markets. It’s tough to remain sustainable when the current risk management system is recognized as inadequate and our governments do not even consider competing with the political largesse of our main competitor who brought on the pain.

Right now, Canadian farmers are facing depressed markets for commodities including beef, pork, and soybeans. This damage is clearly caused by trade wars, as the U.S. has recognized and is compensating for. The federal government has correctly recognized the need to compensate for trade damages. It is time they stepped up and worked for the sustainability of all Canadian farmers.

Discussions will continue with our agricultural ministers and OFA and our commodity partners are advocating for solutions to the AgriStability program to address ongoing issues and immediate support as these trade disruptions continue. OFA will monitor this issue closely, making sure the government does not fall short on its commitment to supporting our industry.

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Twilight Tour highlights agricultural drainage tech

The 2018 Conservation Farm Award was presented during the annual Twilight Tour, which took place last Thursday. From left to right: Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association First Vice Chairperson, Mark Rivest, Cathy and Maurice Chauvin, the 2018 Conservation Farm Award recipients, and Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association Secretary, Michael Dick.

by Adam Gault The Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association held its annual Twilight Tour last Thursday at Chauvin Farms in Stoney Point, the farm selected as the winner of the 2018 Conservation Farm Award.

Maurice Chauvin, a soft-spoken, sixth generation proprietor of the farm, explained he was humbled to be bestowed with the award that recognized his farm’s onset participation in the Canada-Ontario Farm Plan Program, and their Farmland Health Checkup, programs that were instrumental in exercising Best Management

Practices on their farm.

“I felt there’s a lot of other people that are more deserving of an award like that,” Chauvin said of his reception to the award.

Some of the practices maintain on the Chauvin Farm include using oats as a cover crop, precision soil sampling, minimum and no-till cropping, rock chutes designed to reduce soil erosion, and variable rate fertilized application.

Though, what really helped to set Chauvin’s farm apart from other potential award winners, was the development and implementation of new GPS-based technology that helps to prevent standing water, while at the same

time also preserving the field’s topsoil.

“My dad laser levelled some of it 30-40 years ago, and we see the big benefits on those farms. As we are expanding and buying more property, I started looking into that type of technology,” Chauvin explained.

“Obviously, technology is way more ahead today than it was 40-years ago and the old laser level equipment is outdated. We are working with GPS technology. You can move approximately 80 percent less dirt with the GPS technology compared to laser level technology to accomplish the same outcome.”

It was this innovation

that led to the Chauvin farm being recognized for their efforts, a sentiment which was echoed by Michael Dick, the Secretary for the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association.

“It’s very precise, and very innovative. He made this system himself, explained Dick, noting Chauvin did not go some place and buy the technology.

Of this system, Chauvin will navigate his fields to record the elevations on a GPS system, which will take the measurements and register which areas need to be leveled.

Dick added that new practices like these, and others featured at previous Twilight Tours, such as strip tillage, are beginning to be picked up by farmers across Essex County.

“Everyone looks at [Twilight Tour practises] and sees if it’s something that will work on their farm,” Dick said. “There’s no silver bullet, no one recipe that fits all.

[Twilight Tours] is a way for farmers to keep coming out and look at what’s new and different, and if it’ll help them on their own operations.”

2019 Conservation Farm Award nominations are being accepted until August 8. For more information on the nomination process, contact Michael Dick at 776-5209, ext. 369.

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Hogs for Hospice enjoys another successful ride

by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts and curious patrons descended upon Leamington to check out all the 2019 installment of the annual Hogs for Hospice event had to offer.

Donny Pacheco, one of the event organizers, said it was an awesome weekend with great weather and high attendance.

“We had a successful year. It was a great weekend,” he said of the fourth annual event, noting over 400 volunteers pitched-in to help at all the different activities offered. “All the credit goes to the volunteers. It takes a whole community to put this on.”

The event officially kicked-off with the opening of the Hogs for Hospice Headquarters at Seacliff Park. The

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event offered a vendor alley, food trucks, the Kinsmen Club “Hog Pen” Beer Garden that featured live music, and the OPP Golden Helmets Precision

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Motorcycle Team. Axe throwing and the Iron by the Beach Custom Motorcycle Show were also enjoyed, in addition to the Pro Rider Freestyle Motocross Shows hosted onsite.

On the Saturday, participants were able to head down early to enjoy the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast before registering for the “Tour the Tip” motorcycle ride.

The “Tour of the Tip” is always kicked off with the pre-ride ceremony, which is hosted to honour veterans and to bless the bikes before they depart. This is a threehour organized ride that heads to the southern tip of Point Pelee National Park.

“We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the veterans. We honour and thank them and it is a big part of our event,” he said.

Veterans were admitted into the registered ride and the event’s concerts free of charge, thanks to Double Diamond Farms.

On Friday night, a concert featuring Vince Neil and Buckcherry was enjoyed. The music entertainment continued on Saturday evening with a performance from Chris Janson and special guest Eric Ethridge.

Pacheco, said both concerts attracted full crowds.

The genesis of

the event stems back to when the Hospice facility in Leamington was being built and funds were needed to run it. Pacheco and Joe Oswald were on the fundraising committee for the local hospital, and realized another event was needed to help raise

money for the then future Hospice facility.

“Both of us ride. Joe said he had an idea. We were sitting at Jose’s in Leamington. It was a napkin idea. We wrote down some names of influential people in the community who could help,” Pacheco said.

In addition to the funds the ride has been able to raise to date, Pacheco said it also has a positive economic impact on the community.

It takes a like of time and effort out of the Board Directors to host the event, but as long as there is support and volunteers, it will definitely continue, he said.

Though Pacheco said Hogs for Hospice had another great weekend, what it was able to raise for Leamington’s Hospice facility will not be known for a few weeks as donations are still rolling in.

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Launch Party hosted for upcoming Walk for Freedom -the event is hosted to raise awareness about human trafficking-

The A21- Walk For Freedom Launch Party took place in Essex on Tuesday, July 30.

by Sylene Argent Last Tuesday evening, the A21-Walk for Freedom Launch Party took place at Brenko’s House of Pizza on World Day against Trafficking in Persons.

The Launch Party officially kicked-off the opening of registrations

for this year’s local leg of the A21-Walk for Freedom event, which will take place on October 19, from 10 am to noon, at Windsor’s waterfront.

The walk is held annually to bring awareness that human trafficking exists, Julia Welch said, who is one of the event

organizers. The event also spreads awareness that help is available.

The Windsor-Essex County walk will be one of several events taking place in 14 different nations.

Participating in the walk allows attendees “to join [a] global initiative around the world, and be a catalyst for the rescue and restoration of local victims who are being exploited,” she said.

Last year, in addition to attracting around 100 participants, an array of local agencies and community partners enhanced the event with manning information booths at the walk. They included WE Fight, Windsor Life Centre, Community Living Essex County, Spirit of Excellence, UCB 90.5, and Youth Diversion. It is

hoped this feature is built upon for this year’s event.

After last year’s event, Welch said 11 individuals reached out for help.

“One thing we can do is walk with the rest of the world to bring awareness,” Welch said.

Welch and friends Abigail Page Vanhooren and Pascale Colucci host the annual event. They noticed a need to raise awareness about human trafficking. In addition, the trio has a dream to bring more after care supports to the region.

Colucci said prostitution is high in Singapore, which made her realize there was a need to raise awareness about human trafficking.

She was a special guest speaker at last year’s event and plans to take to the podium again this year.

Welch said the organizers are celebrating having the support to host the walk for a second year in a row, and also Colucci’s

recovery after a serious car accident that took place four weeks after last year’s walk.

In addition to inviting people out to the walk on October 19, the trio will host a Human Trafficking Education Forum on September 26 at Antioch Christian Ministries Forge Coffee House. The event will take place between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. for professional development.

It will include curriculum for schools and organizations on how to bring awareness and how to spot warning signs with children age 12 and up.

More information about the upcoming walk can be found on a21.org/ windsor-ca.

Questions about the forum or walk can be emailed to walkforfreedomwindsoressex@ gmail.com.

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Maidstone Bicentennial Museum receives splash of colour

by Sylene Argent A few months ago, Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s Curator Victoria Beaulieu reached out to the Art Department at St. Anne Catholic High School to see if any students, with exceptional talents, would be able to paint a mural on the Museum’s plain storage unit in exchange for earning community service hours.

That initial phone call solicited the interest of three, soon to be grade 12, art students - Emily MacKinnon, Yvonne Gascon, and Kate Dunn.

And, these young artists

have been adding plenty of colour to the storage unit as weather has permitted since the end of May. The hot weather experienced as of late has made the storage unit hot some days, which has caused the paint to run.

With the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum proud of its butterfly garden, Beaulieu asked the trio to paint native flowers, lady bugs, and butterflies.

The girls said they have enjoyed painting the storage container and learned a lot about native plant life in the process.

The mural, in addition

to adding art and colour to the Museum grounds, will also act as a learning tool in depicting native plant life. Visitors will be able to see a depiction in the mural, then head out to the Museum’s butterfly garden to spot the various species of indigenous plant life.

“They have done a nice job on the mural.

It is pretty well done,” Beaulieu said.

This is a great time of year to check out the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s butterfly garden. For anyone interested in swinging by, it will be open Tuesday to Saturday,

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

New By-Law Officer to increase education and enforcement

submitted to EFP The Town of Essex’s new By-law Enforcement Officer, Jake Morassut, will bring a renewed focus on educating the public about local by-laws.

Morassut, who started his position in May of 2019, has been an employee of the Town since 2007, when he joined the Community Services Department. Since 2012, he held the position of Facility Clerk. Jake was also recently selected as a successful candidate for a probationary Volunteer Firefighter position with Essex Fire and Rescue Services.

During 2019 budget deliberations, Council identified their desire to increase public education and enforcement of local by-laws.

“Jake’s role will be very much on the ground, engaging and educating residents about their responsibilities related to property standards and other municipal by-laws such as fencing, signage, zoning, and snow removal,” said Lori Chadwick, Director, Development Services.

“While we take an education-first approach, the additional staff capacity will also ensure we can enforce by-laws and address unsafe or unsightly properties in our community.”

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Sun Parlour Rodeo returns for 18th successful year

Bareback Bronc Riding kicked off the Sun Parlour Rodeo in a thrilling fashion.

by Adam Gault More than 5000 eager rodeo fans from across the region, and beyond, descended on Ruthven this past weekend for the 18th annual Sun Parlour Rodeo, which featured two spectacular sun and

fun filled days of a good old fashioned rootin’tootin’ time.

The nearly twodecade running event featured more than 200 riders, who took part in a multitude of popular ranked rodeo events,

including, bareback bronc riding, team roping, pole bending, barrel racing, and the ever-thrilling bull riding.

“It’s 18-years in the making, and we continue to do it year-after-year because we really truly

enjoying giving back to the community,” Sun Parlour Committee Organizer, Stephanie Clark, explained.

“Providing a unique opportunity for families to enjoy together, and just to get people out and enjoying something special for the summer.”

The Sun Parlour Rodeo is an event that does truly give back to the community. Over the past 17-years, the rodeo has raised over $400,000 for organizations and charities across Essex County.

This includes more than $108,000 to the W.E. Care for Kids Foundation, $115,000 to The Hospice of Windsor-Essex County, and $135,000 for Erie Shores Healthcare.

As for this year’s recipient, the rodeo committee will come together after the conclusion of the 18th annual event to decide which charities and organizations will benefit.

If the 2018 numbers are repeated, the 2019 event proceeds will be close to $35,000.

“We just want to try and help as many people as we possibly can,” Clark said. “Last year, we gave back to The Bridge (youth resource centre) in Leamington, we donated to Ronald McDonald house, and we also donated to the Bank Theatre (in Leamington).”

From the perspective of the competitors, many of whom come from across North America to compete, the Sun Parlour Rodeo is an important stop on their tour, as the event can been seen as a stepping stone to moving up to some of the largest rodeos in the world, such as the Calgary Stampede, or the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

“It’s a fully sanctioned rodeo, all points count for the riders,” Clark explained. “It’s a big weekend for them.

There’s a lot of prize money at stake, and they look forward to coming.”

The organizers and Pavao family, thanked the many sponsors and supporters who contribute to keeping the Sun Parlour Rodeo one of the region’s favourite family-friendly traditions.

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Crowd demands encore from “Cymbolism” at Tune Up the Parks

by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday evening, from inside Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park, one of Essex County’s newest rock bands, “Cymbolism” took to the limelight to participate in the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s weekly Tune Up the Parks concert series.

The musical trio – consisting of vocalist and bassist, Matthew Lee; drummer, Michael Lee; and guitarist Massimo Chiodo – joined forces to play an array of rock ‘n roll classic -such as tunes from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Jet, and The Police - which solicited a great deal of cheering, and even a demand for an encore at the end of the set, from its very receptive audience.

The members of “Cymbolism,” Matthew noted, started jamming together only around four months ago and already have around five performances under their belts. The trio went to high school together,

where the Lee brothers played in various extracurricular music bands, and learned to play an array of instruments, but did not form a band until after they had graduated.

“We enjoy playing,” Matthew said of the band members’ reason to want to perform. He noted it was fun to participate in the Essex-based concert and that he and his fellow musicians found playing in the Tune Up the Parks concert series to be great fun.

For more information about the band, log onto w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / CymbolismBand/ The Tune Up the Parks Concert series takes place every Monday evening

in Colchester Centre and Wednesday evening in Essex Centre until the end of August. A few shows have also been scheduled for Harrow and McGregor.

Performances could be cancelled or changed, and begin at 7 p.m. Residents are urged to bring along a chair to sit upon and can forward a donation to the performer.

Tune Up the Parks is scheduled to continue in Essex on July 31 with Leamington’s folk singersongwriter, Justin Latam, on August 7. On August 14, folk, blues, and jazz band, Steve Morin and Friends, are slated to take to the stage. Both of these acts are returning to the concert series.

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Essex 73’s host Summer Bash fundraiser

Jody Raffoul performs at the Essex 73’s first ‘Summer Bash,’ which was held on Saturday evening at the Essex Centre Sports Complex.

by Garrett Fodor While it is not quite hockey season yet, that did not stop the Essex 73’s from bringing members of the community together on Saturday to host the first annual Summer Bash.

The event was a fundraiser for the hockey club and featured food trucks and live music from Leamington’s Jody Raffoul and DJ Brian ‘Neeper’ Neels. The event was held at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, on the 73’s home rink.

Mark Nikita, Committee Chairperson, was joined by Tim Law, Gord Andry, Rick Schuchard, and Leo Viselli, who organized the event.

Nikita said the idea for the event came from

within and that the team wanted to do something not only for the fans, but also the supporters within the community who help make the club run successfully. He added that running a hockey club at this level is not easy and would not be possible without the generous support of the community.

The event stuck with the 73’s ‘Pride and tradition’ model, as they tried as much as possible to support locally. Nikita said part of the planning process was to bring in and showcase local talent and established names.

Raffoul describes his music as a hybrid between classic-rock covers and the music his own band has created. He has been performing for 35 years

Voice Of Inspiration “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ~ Dr. Seuss

and has produced seven original records. He added playing is his passion and that is something he has passed on to his children.

His son. Billy, is signed by Universal Music Group and lives in Nashville.

Raffoul said he was proud to play within his local community and to have been approached to perform at the first Essex 73’s Summer Bash. He noted three of his children will play hockey in Essex and he felt a sense of pride to support the local hockey club. He hopes that the event continues to grow and that he will have the chance to perform again for the event next year and evolve it into a tradition.

After a successful turnout and event, Nikita said they are optimistic with the feedback they received from the community. He hopes to learn from this year’s experience and continue to grow the event and provide the supporters a different form of entertainment before the hockey season begins.

The event, Nikita added, could not have been made possible without the generous support of the local businesses who were involved and sponsored the event.

The 73’s are back on the ice August 15, from 7 to 10 p.m., as they host the first skate of the main training camp, which will help fill out the playing roster.

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Varsity Ravens soar to the top of Ontario teams

Photo courtesy of Julie Vanlare - Ravens LB Everett Vanlare poses with the OPFL Varsity Championship trophy.

The Ravens defeated the Ottawa Sooners, 25-6.

by Garrett Fodor On Saturday, the Essex Varsity Ravens football team faced the Ottawa Sooners at London’s TD Stadium in the Ontario Provincial Football League (OPFL) Varsity Finals.

The Varsity Ravens were looking to add another win to their All Ontario titles earned in 1998, 2002, 2010, and 2015.

The Ravens earned top seed in the East Conference, posting an OPFL best record of 7-1 and defeated

the Cambridge Lions and the London Jr. Mustangs to make the finals. Ottawa had the two seed in the west with a 4-4 record.

The Sooners defeated the Queen Jr. Gaels and the Durham Dolphins to earn their place in the finals.

In their previous meeting this year, which took place on June 15, the Ravens won, beating the Sooners, 33-2.

From kick off, Ravens’ Head Coach Glen Mills described the atmosphere

as loud, anxious, and like a home game. He added the Ravens had about 250 fans in attendance for the game, who were behind the players throughout the game.

While the Sooners scored three early points, the Ravens would come back to tie it going into half.

Coach Mills was quick to fire up his team coming out of the intermission, as the Ravens took the first possession of the half back for a touchdown. From there, the defense took over and didn’t let the Sooners back in, while the offense continued to hit its stride.

The Sooners would kick one more field goal, while the Ravens would add 22 points in the half to defeat the Sooners, 25 to 6.

Mills added the Ravens’ defense was tremendous throughout the year and came up strong when they needed to in the finals.

Everett Vanlare is a Grade 12 student at Essex District High School (EDHS) and has been a linebacker in the Ravens’ program since 2015. He believed the team was calm throughout the game and played the game plan put in place from the start of the match-up. Defeating Ottawa earlier in the year helped build the Ravens’ confidence for the game on Saturday.

Vanlare is grateful to have won the OPFL title with the core of players who have played together for many years and it is something everyone will remember forever.

Now that the OPFL finals have taken place, Vanlare will focus on his senior year at EDHS, where he will get to play football with his younger brother, Dalton. He is grateful to Coach Mills for always supporting his players throughout the season and the fans who cheered the team on Saturday and throughout the year.

Mills appreciates the support from everyone in the community. Without that support, big wins would not be possible. He added between the age groups, there are over 180 players and hundreds of volunteers associated with the team. While trying to help them be interested and participate in football, Coach Mills said the

program is more focused on growing players off the field and shaping them into men.

The Ravens will graduate nine players this season with 35 eligible to comeback for next season.

Mills said workouts will begin in December ahead of next season.

Local League Tennis Doubles Tournament

submitted to EFP The Greater Amherstburg Tennis League (GATL) held its first Men’s Doubles Tournament during the weekend of July 20-21st.

There were 12 teams entered with each team guaranteed four matches.

Round robin pool play took place on Saturday morning at both the Malden and CoAn Park courts. Based on Saturday’s results, teams were then placed in tiers for Sunday’s semi-finals Pictured above are the Gold Tier championship winning and championships at team of Ismael Oozeer, of Cottam with teammate Dan Burke, Malden, CoAn, and of Windsor who defeated the team of Kyle Phillips and Craig Anderdon.

Lohnes, of LaSalle Winning the Gold Tier were Ismael Oozeer of Cottam and Dan Burke of Windsor. They defeated the LaSalle team of Kyle Phillips and Craig Lohnes.

Winning the Silver Tier was a Windsor team of Darroch Mercer and Pete Kneale.

They defeated Robert Augustyn of LaSalle and Robbie Song of Windsor.

Winning the Bronze Tier was the Harrow team of Pat Sao-Pedro and Derek Sabbe.

They defeated the Amherstburg duo of Marc Dibiase and Jay Hrynyk.

The GATL has a membership of over 70 players, playing in multiple divisions. The league runs from May to September every year. Playoffs this year will begin later this month.

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CHAPMAN, Mary Ileane (Nee McCarey) Passed away on July 27, 2019. Mary was born October 4, 1932 in Simcoe, Ontario. Mary’s home for many years was Cottam, Ontario with her late husband Bruce. She is predeceased by her son Rick, siblings Ken, Ivy, Barbara and Sheila. She is survived by her daughter Carrie Ann, daughter-in-law Cathy, grandchildren Todd, Tracy and husband Dean, great grandchildren Megan and Hannah, sisters Patricia and Margaret, and several nieces and nephews. Thank you to the wonderful nursing staff at Met Campus, and to the staff and friends at Amica of Windsor where Mary enjoyed years of happiness. If so inclined to donate in Mary’s honour, please consider charities that support Dementia & Alzheimer’s disease. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE CREMATION CENTRE (519254-2585). Condolences and memories may be shared with Mary’s family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca ____________________________________________________

James Campbell In loving memory of a dear husband and father who passed away 10 years ago on August 7, 2009.

When ties of love are broken, and loved ones have to part, It leaves a wound that never heals a lonely broken heart.

But looking on memories, the love and paths we trod, I bless the years I shared with you, and leave the rest to God. ~ Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Mary-Ann, Jeanie, & Michael.

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KOEHLER, Helen Louise (nee Ferguson) Entered peacefully into eternal rest on July 31, 2019 at 94 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Koehler. Loving mother of Arlene Myles (late Doug), Deanna Miller (Kim) and the late Bill Koehler (Linda). Treasured grandmother of Diane Reid (Glenn), Darren Myles (Jacquee), Daniel Myles (Kyla), Andrea Miller (Kevin), Stephen Miller, Jeffrey Miller, Stacey Koehler, Sarah Koehler and Amy Koehler. Great-grandmother of Matthew, Lucas, Victoria, Kennedy, Teagyn, Tyler, Aiden, Spencer, Colby and Cullen. Greatgreat-grandmother of Bentley and Ryder. Sister of Bernice Hillier (Garnet) and the late Jerry Ferguson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The visitation and life celebration was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army – Essex Community Church. You may send your condolences online at www. kennedyfh.com

Annual plowing match...\ Continued from front Page

the great attendance is due to Essex County’s match-up being the first and, as such, attracts may out-of-town competitions. This year’s show had around 20 farmers come in to compete from areas like Strathroy, Kent County, Mount Brydges, and Hagersville.

This year’s event attracted just one team of horses.

The Percheron duo of Bob and Bill was driven by Mount Forest farmer, Russell Rogers, who has been perfecting this craft for the past six-years.

Rogers said he began using horses to plow at the completion because he joyed the laid-back atmosphere, the congeniality of fellow competitors, and wanted a new challenge as a long-time operator of machinery.

Since learning to drive a team of plow horses, Rogers has enjoyed the less stressful means of competition.

Though McLeod was pleased with the number of competitors the event attracted this year, he would like to see more spectators in the future. The event even offered a tractor-drawn wagon ride around the competition grounds for spectators to enjoy.

McLeod was grateful to BMO for being a major sponsor of the plowing match.

Voice Of Inspiration “If anything interferes with my inner peace, I will walk away. Arguments with family members. All that stuff. No of it matters.” ~ Shirley MacLaine

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PRATT, John Ernest “Jack” 86 years, passed away August 1st, 2019. Beloved husband of Madeline. Dear father of Chris and Karen Pratt, stepfather to Gail Rogers (deceased), Pauline Malott (Mark) and Kathy Rogers. Grandfather to Ryan, Katie, Caleb, Josiah, Pamela (Niko), Joshua (Stephanie), Samantha (Travis), Thomasina (Spencer) and Julia, great -grandfather to Ethan, Olivia, Emma, Colton and Alexander, Courtney, Amberlin, Maddy, and Nate. John Ernest Pratt was born in Cottam, Ont. on October 24, 1932 to Iva and Earl Pratt. John was brother to Maxine Jones (Bob). As a child, he was an entrepreneur selling eggs to his own mother and strawberries to a neighbour who had his own strawberry patch. John saved his money and was able to get Maxine to buy him candy with hers. In 1960 John bought his father’s hardware store in Cottam ON. John then went on to become an independent dealer and was one of the founding fathers and a board member of Home Hardware. In 1966 John along with his brother in law Bob Jones and his friend Fred Fitch started to build Belleview Golf Course and officially opened in August of 1967.

John eventually bought out his partners to become sole owner of Belleview Golf Club. John, through his winter travels, fell in love with the Bahamas and spent his winters between Freeport and Abaco. Friends and family visited John and Madeline there over the years. Thanks to their kind generosity, many good times were had by all. John will be greatly missed but his legacy of Belleview Golf Club will live on. A private family service was held August 6th, 2019 and John was laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park in Leamington, ON. Many thanks to the amazing staff and friends of Iler Home in Essex who took great care of John in his final years and supported our family beyond measure. Our thanks to Dr. Kelton, Dr. Klassan and Dr. Sheehan for the wonderful medical care that John received over the years. Donations made to the Alzheimer’s Society would greatly be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to make a donation or share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

What’s Going On...

AUG. 9-11 - COMBER FAIR - Opens 8:00am Fri. & Sat., at 7:00am Sun. See full schedule online at: www.comberfair.on.ca AUG. 9-11 - STEAM AND GAS ENGINE SHOW. For event details, please visit www. essexsteamandgasengine.com.

AUG 10 - ST. PAUL’S MARKETPLACE at 92 St Paul Street, Essex. Come out and see what our unique vendors have to offer! 519-980-4942 for more details.

AUG 17 - FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT at COLCHESTER PARK. “How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World” begins at dusk.

AUG 20  ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W, from 1:00 - 7:00PM. For more info: www.blood.ca.

AUG 25  TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL CREAM OF THE CROP CAR SHOW  at Lacasse Park with Tom Smith of ‘Misfit Garage’ - For information: www.cornfestcarshows.ca.

SEPT. 9 - MAYOR MCNAMARA CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT at Beach Grove. For details ,email garysgolf1@ hotmail.com or call 519-990-1790.

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

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

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

We are currently updating our church directory, so please fill out the “Getting to Know You Sheet,” to ensure your contact information is correct.

Major Jim Hann leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30a.m. and we invite you to join us. Meet our church family during coffee time after the service.

Thanks to the ladies who provide baked goods for this time of fellowship.

SA Cafe runs Tuesdays from 10 a.m.noon. Stop in for a visit and enjoy a break in your day.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Office hours this week are Wednesday, August 7th only. The office will be closed on Friday.

Clothing Cupboard volunteers are needed. Our cupboard has become an important resource for individuals and families in the region. Interested in taking part? Volunteers are always welcome. The cupboard is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 1pm. Speak with Donna Flood or Terry Murdoch to volunteer.

For the month of August, our services move back to St. Paul’s, Essex, with a service time of 10am.

St. Paul’s Market: Saturday, August 10th, 10 am - 2 pm. at St. Paul’s Hall.

Visit online at: www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519-7767711. Email: office@stpaulstrinity.org.

Located at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00am as we welcome Mr. Randy VanStempvoort from Chatham, ON. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coffee or tea.

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

Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for worship, and coffee hour

to follow. Our church and hall are air conditioned and wheelchair accessible.

Ian Phillips will be our Guest Speaker on Sunday, August 18, and his message is “God Of The Universe.” The scripture readings are Jeremiah 23:23-29 and Luke 12:49-56.

There will be NO Iler Lodge service in August.

The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.”Please bring your canned goods and or donations. There is a special appeal for boxed cereal.

Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the table in the foyer. We are in need of greeters for August and September.

Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add it to the list in the foyer or contact the office.

You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am - 1pm.

Essex Retirees’ Social

Club Winners of our Special monthly Monday night Pepper games were Judy Kelly with first, Debbie Monchamp in second, Patricia Holt in third, and Jean Glass in fourth place.

Audrey Stanley had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Wayne Rawson, George Diesbourg and LouAnne Mailloux tied with the most peppers and Betty Fields had low score.

Thursday night Bridge winners were Floyd Cascadden and Edna Chevalier.

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

Summer Services - Again this year, we will combine our summer services with the Harrow Mennonite Church.

Services will be at the Mennonite Church

during July and at Harrow United Church during August. Services start at 10:30am and everyone is welcome!

Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us!

Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.

Essex United Church On Sunday, August 11th, join us for worship in our air conditioned sanctuary.

Brian Stocks will be our guest in the pulpit. His message: “Small Potatoes.”

For the month of August, food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

Coming in September: Line Dancing returns on Wednesday, September 18th.

Our semi-annual yard sale will be on September 27 and 28. It will include our bake sale and lunch on Friday, September 27th.

Trinity Church We have moved our summer services to St. Paul’s, in Essex, for the month of August, with services starting at 10.

As the song says, “See you in September,” in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All will be welcome at 9:15. See you then!

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Vacation Bible School takes place at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall on August 12-16 for ages 3 to 12 years. It is free!

Registration is at Holy Name of Jesus Church.

Save the date for the annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Willow Creek. Registration to golf is at the back of the Church.

The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is opened every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling Judy Jobin at: 519-737-6628. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out!

During August, there will only be one bulletin published each month and the office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays.

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

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

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Worship Service at 10am. The Worship Service is a joint service with our friends at Belle River United. Please note, the Worship Service will be held at Belle River United Church in Belle River. For the month of August, all Worship Services will be held in Belle River. Rev Carl will lead the service.

We have begun a new ministry that focuses on maintaining a connection with those who are unable to attend services regularly. We want everyone to feel that they are a vital part of the Woodslee Church family. That is the thrust of the new church program whereby a large print bulletin is sent out by regular mail each week. If you know of anyone who may find this helpful, please contact Rev. Carl.

The Church office will be open only on Thursdays.

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

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

The CWL is collecting new school supplies and backpacks.

Sign up now for Vacation Bible School from August 12 - 16. It is free and open to children 3 – 12-years old. If you like to volunteer to help with VBS please sign up now. This will count towards your Community Service hours.

Our Parish Picnic takes place on Sunday, August 18th at noon.

For the month of August, there is a

bi-weekly bulletin and the office will be closed on Fridays. If you have moved or gotten rid of your land-line, please let the parish office know in order to keep an up to date parishioner list.

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

Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers.

Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH: MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK BAG! - On Saturday, August 10 at 11:00am. Ages: Teen. Bring an old t-shirt and a pair of scissors. Ages; 13 & up.

MEDITATION THROUGH MOVEMENT - On Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00pm.

Ages: 7 & up.

COTTAM BRANCH: MARCH TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM - On Saturday, August 17 at 10:30am. Ages: Family, all ages.

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Our doors are open to all for Family Worship on Sunday, Aug 11 at 10am.

Phil Hernandez will bring the message.

Communion will be celebrated following the service.

Following the Sunday, August 25 Serivce, there will be a Family BBQ and swim at the home of Jim and Deb Gemmell. Please bring a salad or dessert to share and lawn chairs.

Please remember the many in our community who have health issues and those in nursing homes.

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Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Jay spoke on how in one divine moment, everything changed-gentiles now had access to God. There will be a Youth Pool Party on August 16th. The Church Picnic is on August 18th, following the morning service. A Young Adults Camping Trip is scheduled for August 23-26th.

Intercession, Tuesday and Friday mornings, 9am.

Fuel Revival Night with Annie Byrne, August 9th, 7pm.

Sunday Service, 10am. Come and join us!

For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca Be Blessed!

Essex County 4-H Field Crop Report Submitted by: Emma Srigley

On Thursday, August 1, the Essex County 4-H Field Crop club attended the annual soil and crop club’s twilight meeting.

The twilight meeting was held at the 2018 Conservation Award winner’s farm; Moe Chauvin from Stoney Point.

Moe Chauvin farms along side his dad, and his son. After Moe was awarded with the 2018 Conservation Award, we heard from Dave Groot, who talked about ARMTEC, which is a type of controlled drainage where one drain holds 18 inches of water and costs $1,500.

Next, we heard from Kevin McCain who talked more about controlled drainage.

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Kevin explained that a flat field would need less controlled drainage whereas a slightly uniform sloped field would need more. He also explained a Hummocky slope is harder to put in controlled drainage because of all the slopes.

There are three different types of water that the tile drains take out which are: Hydroscopic water, Plant available water + hydroscopic, and Gravitational water. The water runs through the tiles when the water is above them.

Soil health is also very important to help remove the water from the surface.

Soil health is made up of three things that all relate to each other: physical matter, biological matter, and chemical matter, but they all have organic matter in common. In order to rebuild the biological matter, you have to have living roots.

The best management practices to restore the biological matter is the plant in the follow rotation: wheat, corn, beans, wheat, beans, corn, then clover. Attached is a picture of a latex mold of earth worm channels in Brookstone clay.

A thank you goes out to the soil and crop club for letting us attend.

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Essex Mosquito Major baseball action

1949 Ford a blast from the past

Jim Madigan in Ford T-shirt with his black 1949 Ford.

On the afternoon of Friday, June 7, Jim Madigan of nearby Windsor arrived at the Third Annual All-Ford Car Show at the historic Essex Railway Station in the town of Essex. He was driving a ’49 Ford that was truly a blast right out of the past!

Every teenager I can remember from the late 1950s was either driving a ’49 Ford or wanted one. The cars were nine or ten years old by then and coming down in price. It had to be a 2-door (4-doors were for squares), it had to be black just like James Dean’s ’49 Merc in Rebel Without a Cause, it had to have wide whitewalls, and the wheel rims had to be repainted a bright red. Hubcaps? Who needs them?

The hubcaps had to go so everyone would know you were driving your own car and not your father’s car. Your dad would never dream of removing the hubcaps from his own car and certainly would not paint the rims Fire Engine Red! The flathead V8 under the hood (what hood? Take it off!) had to have dual carbs, finned aluminum heads, and dual exhausts with Hollywood mufflers. And if you couldn’t afford Hollywoods, you punched holes in your muffler with a hammer and nail.

The ’49 Ford had great handling with its new independent front suspension and parallel rear leaf springs, with room for lowering blocks to create the “speedboat” look so popular back then. Great handling to match the great performance!

The hood missing off Jim’s car reminds me of the ’51 Buick hardtop owned

by Don Brown, a deejay many years ago on our local radio station CJSP. Don was driving to Chatham one evening on a gig when a transport truck going the other way sucked the hood right off his car.

It flew into a corn field but Don couldn’t stop because he was already running late.

When he arrived at the dance, the teenyboppers thought their deejay was really cool because he drove a car with no hood.

Don looked for it on the way home but it was nowhere to be found.

Maybe someone else needed it more than he did.

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submitted to EFP The Essex Mosquito major team has won five of their last six games, and appear to be maturing with the game as the summer moves along.

Essex bested the Lasalle Titans on July 31st, with Ethan O’Neil on the hill to start, Zack Grein middle relief, and Tobey Trepanier calmly closing the game out. Essex successfully The Mosquito Major and mixed team got together for used some small ball to pull the defense in, while some summer fun and baseball. power hitting from Denver Boismier and Jimmy Hayes supplied some offence. Also, Ryan Smith turned a sweet double play, spearing a line drive at first, and firing to third before the returning runner could blink.

In the next game, Essex traveled to Kingsville and found themselves down by seven runs before the second inning. Leadoff hitter extraordinaire, Caleb Cavanagh, led the comeback, hitting three of four, and scoring three times, while his brother, Braeden, also hit well contributing two RBIs. Sean Wilson was the pitcher of record, coming in as a stopgap, and completely turning the game around. Cole Grant recorded a two inning save while dominating hitters with his steaming fastball.

On Sunday,xs the two Essex teams, major and mixed, blended teams and had a fun game followed by a house party. Though Jacob Clemens of team Wilson was a standout pitcher, it was ultimately team Patterson which prevailed.

Please root for the Majors as they prepare for a tournament in Welland, where teams “A” and under will try to keep pace with our formidable Bees.

Essex Junior Girls wrap up season as champions

Pictured submitted: The Deerbrook Realty Essex Intermediate Girls’ baseball team.

submitted to EFP It was a great last weekend of July, in Amherstburg, for the Deerbrook Realty Essex Intermediate Girls’ Team.

The #3 seed Essex team got off to a good start on Friday night with a 19-10 win over the #4 seed Leamington team.

The Essex team came out Saturday afternoon and won 27-11 to get revenge for a tough regular season loss to Kingsville.

Later Saturday, Essex faced the Amherstburg/Harrow team that held a 16-1 record during the season. After the game Amherstburg/Harrow was 16-2 as the Essex girls took care of business, winning 18-4. That win put the Essex girls in the Championship where someone would have to beat them twice.

Amherstburg/Harrow came out and played extremely well and beat the girls 18-7 to force a deciding game.

Well, good news. The girls from Essex came out hitting and took an 18-2 lead after 3 innings and held on for a 24-6 win.

This was just one of four Championships for the girls’ teams from Essex that day.

They swept each Tier A Tournament winning Junior, Intermediate and Senior for the first time in recent memory. , Thanks to everyone involved in making it a great season for the girls from Essex.

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LaSalle Athletics win gold in the 12U USSSA Space Coast World Series in Viera, Florida

Immediately after winning the gold medal game, the team showed their Canadian pride, snapping a photo with the flag. Front Row: Molly Cacilhas and Lily Mulder, Back Row: Coach Barry Parent, Ryan Cabana, Kylie Parent, Katelynn MacNeill, Mycahyla Hinton-Taylor, Hailey Potter, Chloe Cole, Gabriella Pearson, Gurdit Sra, Jayde McGahan, Coach, Mike MacNeill Pictured left: Local Student from Essex Public School, Molly Cacilhas, shows off the ring awarded for winning Gold in the USSSA Space Coast World Series.

submitted to EFP On the first Friday of summer, after school let out as many kids were beginning to enjoy their summer, the members of 12U LaSalle Athletics girls’ softball team were on their way to Viera, Florida to compete in the USSSA Space Coast World Series Fastpitch Tournament.

The LaSalle Athletics is a group of 11 girls, the only 11 who showed up for tryouts last August.

They are Molly Cacilhas, Mycahyla HintonTaylor, Chloe Cole, Ryan Cabana, Hailey Potter,

Gurdit Sra, Kylie Parent, Katelynn MacNeill, Lily Mulder, Jayde McGahan, and Gabriella Pearson. They are coached by Mike MacNeill, Barry Parent, and Greg Rudge. Since August of last year, they have practiced all winter long in the gym and hit the diamonds outside as soon as the weather would allow it.

The girls’ softball team qualified for the tournament by winning several tournaments in the United States, including the Rizing Starz Tournament in Toledo, the Cereal City Classic in Battle Creek, Michigan, and the Storm Summer Bash in Livonia, Michigan.

Throughout the season, the team has racked up five gold medals, two silvers, and a bronze. Going into the World Series tournament,

the girls were the highest ranked USSSA team and were placed in the A Pool.

Not much thought was given to the little team from Canada by the other American teams. This team was competing against teams that had three to four times as much playing time and had battled with the rainy weather throughout the early season, often having practice cancelled or cut short. This group of young ladies did not let any of that deter them. They came to play! After the first round of pool play games, the girls were the only undefeated team and had begun to become the talk of the tournament.

Game 1, against the Florida Pineapple Fastpitch, was a 6-5 win to start things off on the right foot. The next opponent, the Georgia Gamers, left the field with no score as the LaSalle Athletics steam rolled them in an 8-0 win. Next, they faced the Illinois Espirit, who

left the diamonds in defeat with an 8-2 loss. The LaSalle Athletics moved on to take down Florida’s ProImpact in a convincing 11-3 win and continued their streak by beating the Indiana Warriors 8-1.

With confidence on their side, these girls continued their winning streak to crush the Florida Coral Spring Panthers 12-4 and then finished off Georgia’s Country Wide Fastpitch with an 8-5 victory.

The Gold Medal game was a rematch with Georgia and the LaSalle Athletics ended the tournament with an exclamation point, winning the game in an 8-0 shutout.

In total, the girls outscored their opponents 63 to 10. They are the only Canadian team to ever win the title in a USSSA tournament.

In addition to representing Canada and winning the tournament, the team had much excitement and many other adventures on their journey to Florida. They took in some of the USSSA Pride games, enjoyed a day at Cocoa Beach, and visited the RonJon Surf shop.

Some of the girls visited the Brevard Zoo, where they fed giraffes and exotic birds and went kayaking.

The USSSA Space Coast Complex was an amazing facility that gave the girls the opportunity to play on world class astro turf diamonds.

Even family and friends from home, near and far, got to be a part of the excitement as all of the games were livestreamed through ussssalive.com.

Once home from this adventure, the team had one more tournament.

This past weekend, the team competed in Ontario, in the 14U age division, where they faced teams that were older than they are. Still they competed like no other!

They finished in 7th place

in Ontario but were the top finishing 2006 team.

All in all, the girls have completed the season with a 40-4-2 record. Many other players and coaches have paid compliments to this group of young ladies who have seemingly figured out the secret to being a great team. These girls truly are a family on the field. They encourage each other, look out for each other, and always work together. They do not quit until the last out of the game has been made.

The amazing ball that is being played right here in this community is quite spectacular and this group of young ladies is one to keep your eye on as they continue to play ball together in the coming years.

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Essex softball player excels at Wayne State

Hannah McClounie’s hitting prowess on full display.

by Adam Gault Dominating the softball diamond since the better part of her childhood, Essex native, Hannah McClounie, recently finished her final year at Wayne State University, where her unprecedented on-field performances have led to numerous awards and achievements during her four years on the school’s team.

Beginning her career as a child, McClounie played for several local teams before landing a spot on the Windsor Wildcats, a premier girls’ fastball organization.

It was from this point that McClounie’s softball career continued to thrive, with her later playing on Team Ontario for two years, as well as going to the Nationals with a team

from the Greater Toronto Area.

“When I was younger, I would say my biggest goal was to play college ball,” McClounie explained of her drive to achieve at the collegiate level. “I ended up achieving that goal, so that meant a lot to me.”

Four years ago, McClounie embarked on fulfilling that goal when she was accepted to

Wayne State University to major in Kinesiology and minor in Nutrition, demonstrating that her academic goals where definitely in-line with her athletic ones.

During her four years with the Division II program, McClounie had a playing career that would exceed all expectations, and bring her numerous athletic awards in the process.

With a career batting average of .357, 28 home runs, and impeccable defensive skills demonstrated by the 3B/SS, McClounie was selected to the AllAmerican Third Teams by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as a third baseman, and by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association as a utility player.

“It felt incredible,” McClounie said of the AllAmerican selection. “That was a college goal for me.

Once I knew about [the award], … my goal for my senior year was to try and go out with a bang and get that award.”

The All-American Award is given to the top 50 athletes across Division I through III in each respective sport, and is one of collegiate athletics most prestigious awards.

Her on-field accolades went well beyond those two awards, however, with McClounie setting the school record for career walks with 77, tied the record of 11 sacrifice flies, second in home runs with 28, and third in both slugging percentage at .585, and a remarkable 401 fielding assists.

“We’re extremely proud, she’s had one hell of a year and a great career,” her father, Leonard McClounie, said.

“She’s finally gotten some recognition on the level of play that she’s able to bring to the table.”

This summer, McClounie continued her play on this side of the border with the Windsor Wildcats, where she recently batted .733 in a late July tournament, making her the top batter on the team that took home bronze in the tournament.

Like many athletes

across all sports, McClounie said one of the most fulfilling parts of the softball experience isn’t winning awards, but the making of lifelong friendships that continue well after the diamond lights have dimmed.

“Getting to know my best friends for life, and meeting new people, that was very rewarding,” McClounie explained.

With her recent graduation, McClounie hopes to continue her athletic-based education by pursuing a post graduate in Athletic Training, possibly as early as next year. “[Athletic Training] is definitely my top thing to do, about where to go to school, I’m not sure yet. I’m hoping to go this spring coming up,” McClounie explained.

“But Wayne State is my first option if I get in.”

In the meantime, McClounie will continue to take to the field for the Windsor Wildcats, proving this Essex phenom shows no signs of slowing down.

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