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by Sylene Argent Thousands of people headed to the Pavao family farm in Ruthven on either Saturday or Sunday evening to take in all the annual Sun Parlour Rodeo had to offer. In its 16th year, many of those attendees were returning patrons, who have come to know what to expect when the cowboys and cowgirls of the Rawhide Rodeo Company come to town; fast horses, feisty bulls, and gutsy riders, all coupled with a chance to support a worthy local cause. The event was eloquently kicked off with a Canadian Cowgirl Drill Team performance, which paid tribute to the nation’s 150th sesquicentennial. This year’s event will

benefit the Erie Shores Health Foundation, one of the organizers Stephanie Pavao-Clark explained. Over the first 15 years the event has been in operation, it has raised $330,000 for local charities or organizations, including sponsoring a room at the Erie Shores Hospice Campus and W.E. Care for Kids. She, and fellow organizers, suspect this year’s event will be as successful as last year’s, which raised $35,000 for Erie Shores Hospice Campus. She is eyeing that $500,000 mark, which is getting closer with each passing year. She believes the annual rodeo attracts around five to six thousand attendees each year because it is a family-friendly event. “There is something

for people of all ages,” she commented. In the ring, cowboys challenged the eight second buzzer aboard bucking broncs or bulls, while other competitors

showed off their talent in the calf roping or steer wrestling events. Cowgirls showed off the speed of their trusty steeds in the cloverleaf barrel race and

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Thomas Canning has new owner

by Fred Groves A troubled Maidstone canning factory has a new owner. Golden Miles Foods from Mississauga recently purchased Thomas Canning, which had gone into receivership according to a document filed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in June. Richter Advisory Group was appointed as the receiver. According to its website, Golden Miles makes cookies, crackers, and candy and has plans to expand operations into pasta making. “We are sorry to see Thomas Canning go into receivership and close

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In November of 2016, the certificate of Registration of Establishment for Thomas Canning was reinstated after it was suspended in October of that year when the CFIA determined the operator was in violation of the Processed Products Regulations. “The operator failed to make corrections to three noncompliances identified during an inspection performed in 2014,” it states on its website. There was no re-call associated with the suspension. In 2014, the provincial government announced a $3 million grant to the canning company, which, in part, was to build a

Rio Michaels Trio tunes up the park by Sylene Argent Despite the threat of unruly weather last Wednesday evening, Local country band The Rio Michaels Trio performed inside the Heritage Gardens Park as part of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s weekly concert series, Tune up the Parks. The Windsor-based band is comprised of Rio Michaels, Melanie Postma, and Wade Sharp. The musicians join forces to perform modern and classic tunes for its attentive audience. The Essex Centre portions of the Tune up the Parks concert series will continue on August 16 with Millenia, a classic rock and pop band, which is scheduled to take to the stage, beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire, at 7 p.m. Tune Up the Parks will take place on Wednesday evenings in Essex Centre and on Monday evenings in Colchester until August 30.

new plant, which did not happen. In a July 21 media statement, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak said, “I am concerned for the local workers, producers and families affect by this change. Ontario agriculture producers have been hard hit in recent years and we need to do what we can to keep this vital part of our economy and our community healthy, and thriving including making sure employees and producers owed money by the current owners are paid what they’re owed.” Golden Miles President Santosh Mahal, was at the Maidstone facility on South Talbot Road last week, but was not available for comment.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Time flies

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We have passed the halfway mark of summer. Already! Time sure does have a way of getting away from us, doesn’t it? I remember adults telling me when I was a grade school student time tends to pass more quickly the older you get. Then, to my youthful outlook, it felt as though it took forever to pass the finishing line of the school year. Now, it seems the weeks pass in the blink of an eye and that I need eight days in a week to complete everything I set out to accomplish. It is so often said that we need to spend our time wisely and cherish the moments spent with loved ones as we do not know how many more opportunities there will be to do so. Life has a way of intervening with our plans, sometimes. We may all have the intention of doing something great with our lives, but we sometimes put those desires on the backburner, thinking we have tomorrow. But, when we get busy, tomorrow may never quite become today as responsibilities take ownership of our time. Some of us also become complacent with the status quo because if things get too good, they

can take a turn for the worse, too. It is sometimes just easier to tow the line of comfort. Breaking out of our comfort zone, however, can really help us get to know ourselves on a whole different level. I have had to attend a few funerals over the past year. They all seem to pass along the message of the importance of living life to the fullest. For me, that always hits home. My 33rd birthday is right around the corner and there are still plenty of things I want to check off my to-do list. Hearing that reminder always motivates me to re-evaluate how it is I tend to spend my time. A few years back, I made a decision to start looking into what it was I wanted to do with my time and pursue those wants and needs. Giving yourself permission to go after those things is not always easy. It is much easier to extend a hand to help someone else than it is to go out of your own way to do something that isn’t “necessary” for yourself. But, I discovered finding a way to incorporate those “unnecessary things” into my own schedule allowed me to start putting more value on the “me time” I had no room for in the schedule before.

That “me time” helped rejuvenate me, giving me more energy for those responsibilities I had to get done. Those things could have been as easy as getting my hair done or getting a pedicure. They were baby steps to making changes with how I operated my my-to-day, allowing some comfort in taking time to do those things I wanted to do now instead of being OK with putting it off again for another day. Though there are sometimes roadblocks set up between those big things we want to do and ability to do them, taking those baby steps taught me to break down those future goals and look at how I can start planning to achieve those big things down the road. Little changes in mindset can sure help us weave through the detours life can throw at us, and hopefully allow us to achieve those things we desire to do. As far as we all know, we have one life to live, so we need to ensure we live it and enjoy that time with those who are important to us, while taking time to really get to discover ourselves.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Meat Market history Have you ever heard about the Essex meat market over past years? It was opened in 1912 when C.W. Roberts began selling fresh meat with the slogan “Home Fresh Meat.” His beef was raised by area producers and cattle were slaughtered in the field when he needed some. Sides of meat were hung in the store window beside New-York dressed chicken (plucked but the insides not drawn and the head and feet intact). There was no refrigeration during the first 20 years of his business. Because customers handled the meat as it lay

on the open counter, Roberts hired the town blacksmith to build a glass top for his counter. Doors were open at 7 a.m. and often were open until 10 p.m. On weekends, it might be midnight before the shop was closed. A horse was hitched to a cart in the early morning for door-to-door delivery. As the cart moved along the street, orders were taken for delivery later in the day. During the afternoon, he made luncheon meats. Herman and Gerald Schinkel bought Roberts shop in 1962.

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Opinion - by Fred Groves because everything, no matter what the situation, ultimately it comes down to dollars and cents. Not enough students meant they could not in good faith afford to keep the lights on. I respect it, but I don’t agree with it. Students are now bused to Kingsville. That’s not even in the same town, which brings me to an interesting question. Those who live in Harrow pay taxes, which keep schools operational. It would be quite interesting to see the book work by the bean counters on this. Do the taxes collected by ratepayers in this community now go to Kingsville? When the decision to close Harrow High was being pondered, Essex District High School was in the midst of a rebuild. I guess those who make the decisions didn’t think

Harrow High School remains empty In just a few more weeks, doors will open and bells will ring as students return to the classroom. For those students who live in Harrow, this marks the secondyear anniversary of their forced exodus out of town. And when I say ‘out of town,’ I mean that quite literally. In October of 2016, the Greater Essex County District School Board announced after 112 years, there would be no need for a secondary school in Harrow. I respect the school board’s decision on this

about making that facility a little bigger so students from Harrow could attend and at least stay in their own town. No one has a crystal ball they can look into in order to determine how many school-aged people will be living in any particular community. Estimates are made, but it’s still a roll of the dice. I am a firm believer, like all those who protested against the closure, that a school is more than a place of education. It’s more than bricks and mortar. History (bye-bye Hawks) and a sense of belonging to your community are also important. Those who fought so hard to keep their

school open should be commended because they knew they were losing more than just a school. For some parents, it was a one-two punch to the gut as earlier the public school had been closed. I keep hearing the buzz words ‘community hub’, when it comes to what should or could be done with the high school in Harrow, but so far nothing has happened other than town officials touring the building and saying that yes, there is still life, but it will take some big bucks and creative thinking to revitalize and get things operational. Essex Council has said they want to buy it. Perhaps if they wait

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Ontario farmers face challenging growing season by Bruce Buttar, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture This year’s growing season started with cool, wet weather. While farmers struggled with the whims of Mother Nature to plant crops, the rain just didn’t stop, causing flooding in some areas of

the province. Farmers are accustomed to dealing with weather, they watch it closely, planning their days and livelihoods around the changing weather patterns. And the weather is a regular conversation topic in rural and farming communities.

Last year, drought-like conditions plagued areas of the province. This year, especially in eastern Ontario, farmers are struggling with flooded fields, hay they can’t harvest and drowned out crops. Weather, the biggest and most important variable

on a farm, is tough to manage. The unavoidable results of unfavourable weather include unplanted acres, lower yields, and poor quality crops. All these impact the farm business, often resulting in lower income. Farm families face these risks to their business and

livelihoods every year and the consensus seems to be that the risks are increasing. That’s why proactive Business Risk Management (BRM) programs are so important – to mitigate the impact of weather and other unavoidable variables farmers face to their

businesses. Ontario farmers have access to BRM programs, funded in part by individual farmers and the government. Some, like crop insurance, work reasonably well. Other programs are ineffective at managing farm business risks and the weather disasters we are experiencing more frequently. The challenges farmers face every day are changing. That’s why a comprehensive review of our BRM programs is so important. Minister Leal championed the review at this summer’s meeting of agriculture ministers, working with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and a focused coalition of Canadian farm organizations. As the 2017 growing season continues, Ontario farmers will persevere. In the meantime, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) will work closely with allied farm organizations and government to ensure the risk management needs of our members are met. OFA continues to advocate for farmers across Ontario to ensure suitable, sustainable BRM programs are in place to help farmers when they are faced with business risks like extreme weather, disease, crop failure or market failure.

CLARIFICATION

Please note, in the article “County Council to keep money saved from strike,” published on July 27th, CUPE 2974 spokesperson Lori Wightman stated, “I found it odd that (Lakeshore) Mayor Bain would vote against what his Council wanted. The same with the Mayor of Amherstburg.” It was the Deputy Mayor of Amherstburg, not the Mayor.

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Donation to Food Bank made in memory of local pharmacist

Photo submitted: Tony DeSantis, Community Living Essex County’s Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development, accepts the proceeds of a recent Cosmetics Gala from Shoppers Drug Mart’s Becky Collison, Cosmetics Manager, and Steve Byrne, Store Front Manager.

by Sylene Argent In honour and memory of the late Jim Craig, the

former Associate Owner and Pharmacist at the Essex Shoppers Drug

Mart who passed away last month, the Essex Area Food Bank will receive eight grocery carts of non-perishable items to put on the tables of those in need. “Jim was a great guy. He was always a huge supporter the Food Bank. He would personally donate usually twice a year,” Steve Byrne, Shoppers’ Front Store Manager, said. “We went and picked items off the shelves and from the back to make the donation.” Byrne estimated the retail value of the donation was worth around $2000. Craig, Byrne added, had been with the Shoppers Drug Mart/Big V family for 33 years. He added that the local business will look at ways to continue to support the Food Bank and will involved the community in doing so. The donation to the Food Bank came at a great time. With students off from school over the summer, who typically operate fundraisers during the school year, donations tend to dwindle this time of year. Typically, the Essex Area Food Bank receives most of its donations leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. In addition to the donation to the Essex Area Food Bank, Shoppers

Several coworkers of the late Jim Craig, Pharmacist and Associate Owner of the Essex Shoppers Drug Mart, display the eight grocery carts of non-perishable items to be forwarded to the Essex Area Food Bank in his honour.

also hosted a Cosmetics Gala in June. The $835 in proceeds were forwarded to benefit Community Living Essex County.

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Week-long Waterfront Adventure kicked off from Point Pelee

Nancy Morgan, Lorriane Koehler, and Peter Delanty were three of the over 150 cyclists who began the seven-day Great Waterfront Trail Adventure from Point Pelee on Monday morning.

by Sylene Argent Early Monday morning, over 150 cyclists began a sevenday tour of 24 Ontario Great Lakes communities as part of the 10th annual

Great Waterfront Trail Adventure (GWTA). They launched off from Point Pelee National Park and will end at Rouge National Urban Park on Lake Ontario next week,

having traveled around 550KMs. The festivities began on Sunday evening with a reception and dinner hosted along the shoreline at Point Pelee’s Northwest Beach. Essex County Warden Tom Bain attended the welcome reception. With a dinner prepared by a local chef, which was coupled with acoustic entertainment along the shoreline, Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and GWTA, said, “I don’t know if we will ever be able to match it.” Koehler explained the cyclists came from all over Canada and the U.S. to participate in the event, which she said is hosted annually to build awareness of the trail and capitalize on tourism potential. “It is a real opportunity to bring tourism into small towns,” Koehler said, adding the event also

creates an opportunity to, “Support small businesses of communities that support the trail.” On Sunday, before the welcome dinner, cyclists were able to take a selfguided tour of Kingsville and area wineries. The following morning, the cyclists geared up and tackled the first day of adventure, a 106km ride to Rondeau Provincial Park, which was coupled with opportunities to enjoy communities along the way. Before the launch, Koehler said John Scott, the Chairman of Share the Road, gave a brief speech about cycle safety. The Waterfront Regeneration Trust (WRT), with community partners, hosts The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure. The annual event promotes cycle tourism along with healthy and active living in Ontario. Participants are provided with luggage transportation and mechanical assistance. The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail is recognized as an Inaugural Trail of Distinction by the Ontario Ministry of

Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Koehler noted. “We are in our tenth year, what a success this has been,” Koehler said, noting there is a waiting list to get involved. She has been contacted by others who ask for past itineraries so they can enjoy the trail on an

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Plowing match is more than just a competition

by Fred Groves From well muscled horses to eight-wheeled behemoth tractors, plowing has evolved immensely in Essex County. And while a wandering eye quickly picked up on the historical significance

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of both, when it came right down to it, busting the ground in a straight line is still the main objective. On Saturday, dozens of plowmen engaged in an annual ritual that has become not only a friendly competition, but a chance to meet up and

talk about what they know best; farming. This year’s Essex County Plowing Match was held just outside of Essex Centre on 140 acres owned by Colchester

Farms, (the Anger family), on the Arner Townline. Last year’s Queen of the Farrow, Emma Anger, was at the event and she is part of a four-generation Continued on Page 10

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family that, after many years, was able to host the plowing match. “We’ve wanted to have it and finally we have fields big enough,” Anger said. She is looking forward to heading to Walton in Huron County on September 1923 where she will proudly represent the agriculture sector of Essex County. “I will be competing against 29 others for the Ontario title. I will be plowing, giving a speech, and interviewed,” she said. Once again, lack of rain prior to this year’s Essex County Plowing Match meant the ground was cement-like, but according to organizer Murray McLeod, when there is a will there is a way. “It’s dry, but they are getting it done,” he said overlooking the competitors. McLeod, the Secretary-Treasurer of the Essex County Plowman’s Association, said the annual event has been going on for around 60 years. “They (the plowmen) have a book and they keep note of their adjustments. They have to change those because of the hard ground.” There were surprisingly a lot of young families at this year’s plowing match, and many of them came to get a close-up look at the large machinery, take a turn behind the wheel of a tractor, and of course marvel at a couple of equine crowed-pleasers.

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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch

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Holidays ending It was no different when I was a child than when I was a parent. I hated all the newspaper hype about buying clothes and getting ready for the return to school. Yes, part of it was I saw no need for all the suggested new clothes. The ones they had were fine in my eyes. And, they didn’t like the suggested shopping either. Most of all, I enjoyed having my children home and taking them wherever I went, such as berry picking. I am not certain that they enjoyed that, but they did enjoy eating the fruits of their labours. My dismay was mainly over having to live with deadlines and the routine again of having the children ready for that school bus. In my childhood days, it was simply a case of leaving an hour before the school bell rang so I could walk the two miles and arrive on time without hurrying. Sometimes I stopped and talked to homeowners along the way. And since I did not like my teacher, I did not like to think about half of the summer holidays being over.

their accuracy in the breakaway roping. Competitors also showed off their ability to coordinate with fellow

performers in the team roping event. In addition to the entertainment in the show ring, patrons had the opportunity to shop at the vendor booths, try tasty foods available for purchase onsite, and youth were able to take advantage of bouncy castles and other fun attractions. Pavao-Clark thanked the event sponsors and attendees for supporting the event, and gave special thanks to familyfriend, Nelson Carvalho, who helps organize the

rodeo every year. “He’s a great help,” she said. From aboard a horsedrawn carriage, before the rodeo officially kicked off, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos welcomed everyone to the arena. “We are so happy to see so much support for the community,” he said, while also forwarding well wishes of continued success for the event. For more information, log onto www. sunparlourrodeo.com or www.rawhiderodeo.com.

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Thousands flock to Amherstburg for Canuck it Up!

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crowds are left underwhelmed by the deflated duck.

by Adam Gault An estimated 40,000 visitors flocked to downtown Amherstburg this past weekend to take part in the Canuck it Up! festival. The event featured a farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market, family friendly games, live entertainment, a wide variety of vendors, and an appearance by the one, and only, Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Inflatable Rubber Duck. However, visitors in attendance on Saturday were left disappointed when high

winds and a tear in its fabric left the yellow centrepiece in a deflated pile on the river. Event organizers repaired the yellow attraction, and more favourable weather conditions allowed the duck to make his triumphant return on Sunday, thrilling those who had been left deflated themselves the day before. Canuck it Up! also featured daily performances by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rhythm of the Nation,â&#x20AC;? a multi-

cultural music and dance performance group fronted by celebrated First Nations DJ Matthew Wood. The group is a part of a Canada 150 initiative that takes a modern and interactive look at the musical influences making up modern Canada. The musical performances are remixes of tracks featuring Celtic, First Nations, European, Caribbean, and other cultures that have made contributions to the Canadian music scene that are brought together to

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create a uniquely Canadian sound. Volunteers from the audience were invited onstage to dance in their own interpretations of the music, with one young dancer leaving the crowd in amazement.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;What better way to show you what Canada sounds like, then when we all work together,â&#x20AC;? emcee Pierre Trudel said, addressing the energized crowd. The festival was organized in part with

the Canada and Ontario 150 celebrations, so it is unknown at this time if it will become an annual event, but judging by its success, it would be of no surprise to see similar summer festivals organized in the future.

Local tenor sings National Anthem at Grand Prix

submitted to EFP Jesse Anthony Sharron, a tenor from Cottam, sang the Canadian National Anthem at the 2017 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on June 3. Before an audience of 45,000, Sharron performed the Canadian National Anthem for two of the featured headliner races: the Chevy Sports Car Classic and the Indy Car Dual. Sharron said this is the biggest performance he has ever done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an honour to sing for such an audience. It is something I will remember for a long time. It is what I love to do. Singing is my passion. I always want to get better. I look forward for the next opportunity and I am so thankful for the Detroit Grand Prix for giving me a chance to do what I love.â&#x20AC;?

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Raiders, Rebels, and Redcoats invade Fort Malden

Redcoats fire their muskets in defence of Fort Malden.

by Adam Gault The sound of gunfire and heavy cannonade broke out at Fort Malden this past weekend as Parks Canada and Fort Malden held re-enactments to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Upper Canada rebellions of 1837. The Raiders, Rebels, and Redcoats event gave visitors an interactive and educational glimpse into a largely forgotten part of Canada’s, and specifically Essex’s, history.

Costumed re-enactors portrayed an array of groups, including British Redcoats, American Raiders, and Hudson’s Bay Company fur traders, and took guests back to a volatile time of insurrection in Upper and Lower Canada. They also highlighted the strategic role Fort Malden played in defending Essex County from American sympathizers belonging to Hunters’ Lodges, an organization looking to make Canada a republic.

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Corrine Ross, a Visitor Experience Team Leader with Parks Canada, explained part of the process behind hosting the first-time event. “It’s an opportunity to showcase what we do, to work with the Town to have an event on the same day,” Ross explained, highlighting how Amherstburg would be showcased between Fort Malden’s event as well as the Canuck it Up festival happening simultaneously. “It’s a challenge, but worthwhile, to make history relevant to Canadians, make it special to Canadians,” Ross commented, regarding how interactive events like Raiders, Rebels, and Redcoats give Canadians a more tangible appreciation of local history. The highlight of the two-day event was a battle re-enactment between the Redcoats and American Raiders. In the mid-afternoon heat, the British forces found themselves ambushed by the raiders, who were

Young fur trapper, Paul Colley, leads a lesson in fishing.

approaching the Fort from a hillside embankment. Fortunately for Fort Malden, the superior training and tactical discipline of Malden’s defenders managed to hold the Fort from the

largely disorganized rebel horde. To learn more about other upcoming historical events at Fort Malden, visit Parks Canada online at pc.gc.ca.

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Canadian Select Genetics Ltd., based at 39298 Amberley Road, R.R. # Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0, manages and operates turkey breeder farms and flocks for the purpose of producing hatching eggs which are sold on the domestic and international markets. We are presently seeking 30 General Farm Workers to work at one of four possible locations: a) Lowry Farm located at 1235 Concession 10, RR 3, Ripley, ON, N0G 2R0; b) Ashfield Farm located at 35559 Zion Road, RR 3, Lucknow, ON, N0G 2H0; c) Texas Road Farm located at 3781 Texas Rd., RR 4, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Y9; d) Putnam Farm located at 4453 Breen Road, Putnam, ON, N0L 2B0; Duties: • Feed and tend turkeys; • Operate farm machinery and equipment; • Cleaning, sanitation and disinfection of barns, equipment and machinery; • Detecting disease and health problems in poultry; • Monitoring and operating feed and water distribution systems; • Maintaining records of the flocks and environmental conditions under his/her care; • Collection of turkey hatching eggs; • Loading and unloading of turkeys; • Follow all implemented biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and protocols; • Daily equipment and environmental sanitation as required; • Monitoring barns environmental conditions and make the required adjustments to environmental controls in order to maintain optimal conditions. Requirements: • Attention to detail; • All training to be provided on-site.

August 31, 2017 November 30, 2017 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Pre-Authorized Payment sign-up forms are available at www.kingsville.ca or at our ofﬁce at 2021 Division Road North. REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY CALL! Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today 647-350-2558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com

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SERVICES _____________________ TREE CUTTING, REMOVAL, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER  Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Open 8am - 8pm everyday. Phone calls only at 519-9969704 or 519-737-9703 before 8pm. 21- tfn _____________________ TRACTOR & MOWER - Empty lot / high grass cutting service. Backhoe service, driveway extensions, etc. Yard grading also. 519-723-2248. 29-2t* _____________________

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The word ‘No.’ ‘No’ is a word that has taken me a while to become comfortable using. Generally, I see myself as a ‘people pleaser’ and a bit of a push over. It’s always been a part of who I am, and I think it always will be. However, in the last few years I have slowly embraced the word ‘No.’ It’s tough, but when I am able to spit it out, it feels pretty good. When answering to the requests of family and friends, I never like to feel that I may hurt feelings by saying “no.” So, I usually just go along with whatever they ask of me, regardless of my own feelings about it. Over time, when someone is used to me always agreeing to their requests, they expect it. This is when I start to feel ‘taken advantage of.’ This is a good chunk of my own-doing though. People will take advantage of you if you let them, perhaps even without them realizing that they are doing so.

When I feel taken advantage of, especially by family and friends, I start to get resentful, then also mad at myself. It’s not a great combination, and not really fair to them to be honest. Essentially, I have lied to them with my inability to say “no.” Over the last few years, I have made a better effort to say “no” to people. I have realized that saying “no” doesn’t have to be rude or disrespectful. But if I really don’t want to do something or I can’t afford something, I have to say “no.” Sometimes, I feel that family and friends get mad at me for saying “no.” But, if they really are, they seem to get over it, because they move to the next favour to ask of me. In the circumstances when I truly believe that they haven’t respected my answer, I’ve learned a few things about their character. I have even lost a few friends from it. I’ve

realized that those people were perhaps not truly friends, and it is for the best to not have them a part of my life any longer. Family or friends who demand anything from you when they see you’re being hesitant, don’t truly care about how you feel. Sure, I might be disappointed if someone I cared about said “no” to me. But, I would never make them feel awful or bully them over it. Unfortunately, some people will take that plan of action to get what they want. At the end of the day, I’m going home with only me. These people aren’t with me 24/7, so we all have to do what is right for our own lives at the moment and it is okay to do so. Try to make ourselves happy first and if it takes a ‘no’ once and a while, feel free to use it. It really is liberating.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL Design Proposal Presentation for new recreational facility at the former Kings Landing Restaurant property TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of a presentation by Glos Associates Inc., Architectural and Engineering Consultants, pertaining to the design of a new recreational facility at the former Kings Landing Restaurant site as follows: Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Pavilion, 315 Queen St., Kingsville N9Y 1Y8 Immediately following the Special Meeting, a Public Open House will be held at the same location until 9:00 p.m., with members of Glos Associates Inc. design team and members of Town Administration in attendance to respond to questions. DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 1st day of August, 2017. Jennifer Astrologo, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 www.kingsville.ca

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Essex Energizers shine at Junior Olympics

submitted to EFP Essex Energizers Skipping Team traveled to Novi, Michigan the last weekend of July to compete in the AAU Junior Olympics, with over 130 athletes competing in the Jump

Rope events. AAU was established in 1967 and is known as the largest National MultiSport event in the USA, with over 20 different sports competing. The Energizers competed in four different

events, including the Double Dutch Pentathlon, Pairs Triple Crown, Masters Triple Crown, and Synchronized Group Routines. Under the guidance and encouragement of coaches Vicki Van Gent

and Emma Teskey , and junior coaches Maddie Landry and Megan Biscan, the team came away from the event with many ribbons and medals. In the Double Dutch Pentathlon, Reese Farough, Brianna Bourassa, Elle Gendreau, and Avery Chaykoski received silver in the under 10 years division. In the Pairs Triple Crown, Grace Broughton and Brianna Bourassa received a silver. In the 9-10 division, Elle Gendreau and Reese Farough came away with the bronze. In the 11-12 division, Hannah Moncur and Alexia Fast received the bronze and Reagan Farough and Peyton Gendreau the silver. Masters Triple Crown events were also a success.

In the 8 and under age group, Brianna Bourassa got third, Grace Broughton got second, and Elliot Moncur received first. For their age division, Reese Farough (10 years) and Ava Bib (11 years) both received the silver. In the 12 year old division, Peyton Gendreau received the silver and Reagan Farough received the gold.

In the 18-22 age division, Emma Teskey won the silver. The junior girls (Tia Bellaire, Peyton Gendreau, Harley Smith, Alexia Fast, Reagan Farough, Maddie Landry, Hannah Moncur, Ava Bib, and Marina Panunnzio) brought home the gold for their synchronized group routine.

Voice Of Inspiration “Reasoning with senselessness will never build faith. Faith is strengthened when you stop collecting fragmented signs and questionable hunches, in order to build an acceptable reason for your wrong decisions and less than desirable circumstances.” ~ Shannon L. Alder

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________________________________________________________ In memory of Paul Dureno, born a century ago, 7-7-17, Windsor, Ontario, County of Essex. Paul was the youngest of four children, born to Joseph and Mary (Pilch). Dureno, ethnic Slovaks who had immigrated from what was at that time, Austria-Hungary. The family moved from Windsor to a 50 acre farm in Sandwich South in 1922, where Paul attended the local one room primary school on South Talbot Road. In 1929 the Great Depression struck, leaving the family in dire straits, to the point where, in one year, the total farm income was but $1, 500. To worsen matters, by 1934 both parents had died from cancer. The eldest son, Joe, proposed to the holder of the farm mortgage that they would leave and move back to Windsor, but the man refused, asked them to stay, work the land and pay what they could. Things did indeed get better. With the outbreak of WWII, Paul was conscripted into the Canadian Army and sent to boot camp in Chatham. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, he was granted a medical discharge, and returned to the farm. In 1947 he was hired by Chrysler Canada, where he worked in skilled trades as a carpenter. Married in August 1950 to Helen Palenchar, they raised two children, Paul & Carol, on a one acre plot severed off from the original family farm, where Paul used his carpentry skills to build a 3 bedroom ranch house. Growing up during the Depression with little money forced people to be self reliant; Paul did “I know that I’m a his own home repairs, prisoner to all my serviced his own car, and Father held so dear, did his own landscaping. I know that I’m a Vacations were spent hostage, to all his hopes and fears.” camping, fishing, and hunting, usually with his beloved cousin, Sam Pilch. Paul succumbed to cancer on March 10, 1971, at age 53, most of his dreams unrealized. Several years later, two grandchildren were born to him, followed long after that by 3 great-grandchildren.

What’s Going On... AUG. 12 - FRACTURED FAIRY TALES - Welcome to the wild and wacky world of fractured fairy tales! 10:30 AM. Ages: 5+. Register online or at the library. AUG. 15 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W, Essex. 1-7pm. www.blood.ca for more information. AUG. 15 - PICKERS AND FIDDLERS COME OUT! FREE - Lakeshore Optomist Park, 6:30 - 9pm. Presented by EKBOFMA. Bring a friend, chair, & sing along. Rain cancels AUG. 15 - FREE FOOT CARE at Essex Retirees’. Grad students from St. Clair College under direction of instructor. 519-776-6689 to book an appoint. for 1pm or 2pm. AUG. 18 - FREE COMMUNITY BBQ at Victoria Wellness Centre (Victoria Plaza, Essex) Rain or Shine! 4-7 pm with free, live entertainment. AUG. 19 -ST PAUL’S MARKET, 92 St Paul St., Essex. 10am-2pm. Many unique vendors. Call: 519-980-4942 for table rentals. RE-SCHEDULED - AUG. 26 COWGIRLS & COWBOYS at the Essex Railway Station, from 10am - 2pm. AUG. 26 - FREE SUMMER CONCERT by Windsor Symphony Orchestra, 6:30 p.m. at Colchester Harbour Park, Essex. AUG. 26 - “Love, Betty” Cancer Foundation CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC at Kingsville Golf and Country Club. Visit www.lovebetty.ca for more information. AUG. 28 - FREE ZUMBA GOLD DEMO at Essex Retirees’ Social Club, 32 Russell St., Essex at 11:15 am (20 min. demo). SEPTEMBER to JUNE - SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings held last Wednesday of every month (minus July & Aug.) at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome.

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organ. Take some time for yourself, come and pray, come and meditate, come and oﬀer thanks, come and be quiet, come and be with God. Join us in our beautiful sanctuary, no fee to attend. Junior Wellness Group *No pre-registration required* Feeling stressed out? Dealing with anxiety or low moods? Feel like you’re the only one? Who: Ages 12-16, Where: Essex United Church (53 Talbot South). On Wednesdays, 1pm – 2pm, FREE. August 2nd is Anxiety & Depression - What are they, warning signs & triggers, how can I manage it? Vacation Bible Camp is coming ~ God in Nature! Plans are underway! The camp will run Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 18. To reserve a spot for your children at camp, please call the church oﬃce: 519-776-5121.

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Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex

519-776-4255 Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am to worship in our air conditioned sanctuary. Everyone is welcome. Friends of Essex United Church are oﬀering rides to persons using walkers, and any others who would like to attend services at any time. Please contact the church oﬃce (519-776-5121). For the month of August, our food donations are for the Essex Food Bank. The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them in the gym. The Noon Hour Meditation returns on Friday, Aug. 11 at 12:00 pm ~ Ben Schinkel,

We welcome you to our Family Worship services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Major Sam Roberts leads us in a time of music and inspiration as he shares the Word with us. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and conversation with our church family. Please take note of the names on our Prayer Wall. Take the time to visit, call, or send a card to those who are shut in or ill. Our SA Cafe is a great place to drop in for a visit on Tuesdays from 10-12. Meet new friends, enjoy coﬀee, and goodies, and try your hand at jig saw puzzles, or enjoy a book from our lending library. This free summer activity is open to all. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

If you have extra vegetables and fruits from your garden, please donate them to the Essex Food Bank. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Save the date for St. Mary’s Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 24th at Willow Creek Golf Course. Sign up at the back of the church. The Mission Club is presenting a Blanket Exercise on Aboriginals on September 30th at St. Mary’s Hall. Please sign up at the back of the church. We are looking for more Altar Servers. If you have completed First Communion and/or if you are looking for community hours, please see Fr. Moe. Mass intentions for the summer 2021 Division Road North will be posted at the back of the church. Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Volunteers for liturgical ministries,

(519) 733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 14, 2017, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Ofﬁce, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Gerrie spoke on, “Hope Does Not Disappoint.” Hope is conﬁdence born of faith. Congratulations to Pastor Gerrie and Jack as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Revival Nights is on August 18th at 7pm, with Pastor Cathy Prout. Young Adults is on Sunda,y August 13th at 7pm, at ACM. Youth Pool Party is on Saturday, August 19th at 4pm, at Megan and Ryan Bondy’s. Fall Conference is on September 28th - 29th. Details are coming soon. The next Baptismal Service is on September 10th. Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays from 9am-noon. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed! Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service at 10 am. Our Service is a joint service with Belle River United. Please note: all the services will be at Belle River United in August. Our Free Movie Night will be held Saturday, August 19 at 6:30 pm. The movie Beauty and The Beast will be shown. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Woodslee/Belle River Annual Golf Tournament is on Friday, August 11 at the Tilbury Golf Club. For info, contact Arnie: 519-257-6420 or Elaine: 519-890-6312. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

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Voice Of Inspiration “The trouble is not really in being alone, it’s being lonely. One can be lonely in the midst of a crowd, don’t you think?” ~ Christine Feehan

Town of Essex Residents Notice of Nominations for Office

FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE

please consult your schedules. Parish oﬃce is closed on Mondays and Fridays until September 1. Daily Mass during the summer will be take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice.

2017 Ward 3 By-Election

Notice is hereby given under Section 32 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, to the municipal electors of the Town of Essex that nominations for the Office of Ward 3 Town Councillor will be accepted July 25, 2017 until September 7, 2017.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Ofﬁce, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville.

Nomination forms may be filed at the Town of Essex Clerk’s department, 33 Talbot Street South , Essex, Ontario from July 25, 2017 to September 6, 2017 (Nomination Day), during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and also on Nomination Day, September 7, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Description of Lands:

The term of elected office will end November 30, 2018.

Roll No. 37 11 170 000 08950 0000; 179 Lansdowne Ave.; PIN 75179-0009 (LT); Part Lot 1 Concession 1 Eastern Division Gosﬁeld (Kingsville) designated Part 1 Plan 12R13023; Kingsville; File No. 16-05 Minimum Tender Amount: $29,047.22

Under Section 29 (1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 – “A person may be nominated for an office only if, as of the day the person is nominated:

Roll No. 37 11 280 000 38300 0000; 1034 Birch Ave.; PIN 75185-0499 (LT); Lot 27 Plan 1378 Gosﬁeld South; Kingsville; File No. 16-18 Minimum Tender Amount: $22,575.69 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certiﬁed by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Linda Brohman, BBA Tax Collector The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 Ext. 233

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he or she is qualified to hold that office under the Act that creates it; and he or she is not ineligible under this or any other Act or otherwise prohibited by law to be nominated for or to hold the office.”

Nomination and declaration of qualification forms are available in the Clerk’s department or on the town’s Election website. The following must be provided at the time of filing:

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a completed nomination paper;

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candidate identification (i.e. driver’s licence)

a declaration of qualification by the candidate; the prescribed filing fee in cash, certified cheque, or money order payable to the Town of Essex, in the amount of $100; and

Candidates wishing to withdraw their nomination must do so by 2:00 PM on Nomination Day, September 7, 2017. Please note: A person who proposes to be a candidate may not accept contributions for election purposes, or incur expenses, until that person has filed a nomination paper with the Town Clerk. For further information as to filing requirements, please visit the Town of Essex website on the page entitled By-Election 2017 or contact the Clerk’s department at 519-776-7336. Voting Day is Monday, October 23, 2017, 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Robert Auger Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336 Email: rauger@essex.ca

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Continued from Page 19 Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service, beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson, where we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Monday night special Pepper winners were: Judy Kelly, Kathy Smith, Pat Rounding, and George Diesbourg. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Louise Perrault with the most peppers, Wally Laframboise had high score and Eileen Allard had second highest. Mavis Law had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Debbie Monchamp earned the most peppers and Tom Kelly was low score. Thursday night Bridge winners were: Edna Chevalier and Colleen Chevalier. St. Paul’s Anglican Church For the month of August and September 4th, our services move to Trinity Church, Cottam with a service time of 9:15 am. Please join us there. Do you have a spare fridge that you aren’t using anymore and would like to find a new home for it? We’re in need of a newer fridge in the kitchen, please call the church office if you can help. Our next market is Saturday, August 19, 10am - 2pm. Baked goods are appreciated as always. Call: 519-980-4942 for table rentals. Summer Fun Day at Rondeau Park is on August 30. All are welcome to celebrate at Grace Church Rondeau Park, service at 10 am with fellowship afterwards. For more information about us and what’s going on, please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

During August, the CWL will collect new school backpacks and supplies to be donated to the Children’s Aid Society. Please drop oﬀ at the designated tables in the Gather Space. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) begins in October. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Fr. Dave. The Parish Picnic is on Sunday, August 13, at noon. Hotdogs, pop, cotton candy, ice cream, face painting, bouncy castle, and ﬁre trucks. Fun, food, and fellowship all for

free! Teens are welcome to join us every Tuesday morning for 8:30am Mass, followed by breakfast for “Coﬀee with Christ.” Please continue to save your Foodland receipts for the missions. There is a drawer in the gathering space for them. Thank you! God Bless you all and have a great week! Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, July 30th, the Euchre winners were Leo Durocher, Edna Chevalier, George Diesbourg, Joan Broeders, and Mary Margaret Chevalier. On Wednesday, August 2nd, the Pepper winners were Howard Armstrong, Dave Sylvester, Flo Rivest, Gail Koziana, Rita Glowa, and Charlie Chevalier. On Friday night, the Euchre winners were Mike Renaud, Cecile St. Denis, Joan Broeders, Ernie Lariviere, Irene Gignac, Bob McGuire, and John Broeders. Call: 519-975-2283 for more info on joining our card club.

Church Rondeau Park, service at 10 AM., with fellowship afterwards. The ladies have been busy last month. To date, we have distributed 300 ﬁdget blankets. We are still taking donations of items for these blankets. If you have anything they can use, please contact Brenda Layson at 519-839-5184 or leave a message at the oﬃce 519-776-7711. This is a very rewarding outreach project and the need is unbelievable. Plan on joining us Sundays at 9:15 at “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!

Essex Community Services COMMUNITY BBQ: The Victoria Wellness Centre is once again hosting its Annual Free Community BBQ on Fri, Aug 18th. It will be held in the parking lot at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, from 4pm - 7pm, rain or shine. Call us at 519-776-4231 for more information.

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

Our Elder on Duty for Sunday, August 11 is Virginia Lauzon. Door greeter is Georgeann Welsh. Church lock-up will be taken care of by Bill Manning. There is a Noon Meditation on Friday, August 11, at Essex United Church, from 12-12:30pm with Brian R. Sweetman on organ. All are welcome for a quiet, peaceful time with God. On August 27, our guest speaker is Rev. Margaret Spencer. Our next Iler Lodge service is on Tuesday, September 5 at 2pm. Volunteers are welcome. The next UCW meeting is at 1pm on Monday, September 11 in Simpkins Hall. Our Annual Corn Roast is on Saturday, August 12, from 4-7pm. If you are able to volunteer for this event, please add your name to the sign-up list in Simpkin’s Hall. All are welcome to join us! Essex County Library - Essex Branch FRACTURED FAIRY TALES - Welcome to the wild and wacky world of fractured fairy tales! Saturday, August 12 at 10:30 AM. Ages: 5+. Register online or at the library. Trinity Church Well, we are back to our regular services at 9:15. We ask that you keep in your prayers Bill, Wendy, Erin, Jim, Cindy, Joanne, and Ina. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Joan Lefevre, given by the congregation. The Thank You Bank during the summer months will be going to support the work of the Clothes Cupboard at St. Paul’s. Through these contributions, they are able to ﬁll in gaps in the inventory as often happens with boy’s clothing or particular sizes of men’s clothes. If you have not had the opportunity to hear a sermon given by Bill Jackson, come and join us on Sunday, August 13 or 20. You will be glad you did! Summer Fun Day at Rondeau Park is August 30. All are welcome to celebrate at Grace

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Gleaming black 1936 Ford 5-window coupe

Jim and Gloria Williams’ awesome 1936 Ford coupe.

Over thirty years ago, Jerry Lucier of Windsor, Ontario, purchased a 1936 Ford 5-window coupe from Michigan. He installed a 400 cubic inch small block Chev V8, 3-speed Turbo 350 transmission, Maverick rear end, independent front suspension with Pinto components, modern gauges in the original dash, after-market wheels, and a new yellow paint job. Jerry put the car on the road in 1987 and drove it for several years before selling it to Roland Guibault on Point Pelee Drive, whose daughter operates Paula’s Fish Place restaurant. In 1994, Jim Williams was driving by when he saw Roland’s ’36 Ford coupe with a For Sale sign, stopped to take a look, and bought the car. Jim says Jerry did excellent work and the car has never let him down. Jim took the car to Classic Collision on Hwy 77 north of town, where it was stripped down to bare metal (the body almost totally rust-free) before applying the new gleaming black finish. The bumpers were also painted to match the body, giving the car that cool monochromatic look. Jim installed a Mustang II-style front end from Paul Horton as well as seat belts with shoulder harness. He also replaced the ’39 Ford taillights with original ’36 taillights but retained the locking gas door on the left rear fender installed by Jerry Lucier. The original gas cap was on the stem holding the driver’s side taillight. Jim’s windshield can be cranked open at the bottom and the rear window can be rolled down for a refreshing flow of cool air as he drives along the highway. Jim says the incoming air lightly brushes the top of your hair as it wafts through the car. The 1936 Ford was the last year for a fabric insert roof before Ford switched to a solid steel roof in 1937. The fabric roofs often leaked as the car got older, and some motorists drove while holding an umbrella during downpours. Jim has sealed his roof to make sure no water gets in. Nineteen-thirty-six was also the last year that Ford had a one-piece flat windshield, a 4-piece side-opening hood, and headlights mounted on the front fenders. When Jim’s car was new, it came equipped with Henry Ford’s legendary flathead V8 engine with 221 cubic inches and 90 horsepower. The Windsor factory list price for a 2-passenger 1936 Ford business coupe was $645. We hope you plan to attend the Cruisin’ 17 Car Show at the Roma Club in Leamington on Sunday, August 20. If you see Jim Williams with his ’36 Ford coupe, be sure to say hello. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.

Miller steps down as GM by Fred Groves After six seasons at the helm of the Essex 73’s, Scott Miller has resigned as the junior hockey club’s General Manager. Miller led the team to six straight league championships, three trips to the provincial final, and one Ontario title in 2015. Assistant GM Steve Caldwell and Head Coach Cam Crowder will share the General Manager duties. • Still with hockey, the Essex Minor Hockey Association is set to host its 40th Annual Early Bird Tournament. The four-day event will run from September 14-17 and will feature travel teams from Novice AE to minor midget. • Jessica MacPherson of Essex and Team Ontario won the gold medal

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at the Women’s Invitational Baseball Tournament held in Windsor. Ontario beat Alberta 15-8 on Sunday after eliminating Quebec 8-3 in the semis earlier in the day. • Horse harness driver Mark Williams had an outstanding day at the opening of the Leamington Raceway. In the first race, he drove Riversathome to a win, had a second-place finish in the fourth, and a couple of third place finishes on the day. Racing continues this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. • In Essex County Senior Baseball League action, the Essex Senior Yellowjackets came up short 2-0 to the Woodslee Senior Orioles on Sunday, while last week the Essex Juniors beat Leamington 10-0. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail.com.

Essex Rookie Jackets show very well in Niagara

Front to back: L-R: Hayes, Lozon, Patterson, Trepanier, Ledoux, O’Neil, Smith, Grant, Cavanagh, Grein, Wilson, Lu, Cavanagh, Coaches Lozon. Wilson, O’Neil, and Hayes.

Niagara Falls hosted an “AA” Rookie baseball tournament this past weekend. The Essex Rookie Yellow Jacket team was in Niagara Falls last weekend to take part in an ‘AA’ Rookie baseball tournament. Although Essex is a classified “C” division team, it showed very,very well. Essex won two out of three games played, and just missed advancing to the semi-final round by losing out on the tie breaker formula. Three division winners advanced, and Essex just missed out on the wild card birth to another 2 and 1 team that had allowed less runs allowed. Ryan Smith, of Essex,

got the first RBI of the tournament, in the first inning against the “AA” Mississauga North team. Center fielder Cole Grant made multiple eye popping catches to earn player of the game honours, as Essex defeated Mississauga 12 to 3. The “AA” Leasade Leafs earned a win against the Jackets in game 2. Leaside hit well, scoring ten runs in the first three innings, but Essex stayed close and did not go down easily. Regardless of Leaside’s efforts, Essex remained within three runs until the final inning. Jimmy Hayes was named the Essex game MVP, hitting two doubles, a triple with 5 RBIs in the

17 to 9 loss. Essex needed to win its final game, and not allow many runs, for a chance to make the final four. Essex showed up prepared on Sunday morning and methodically produced a 9 to 1 victory over the Cambridge Cubs, which unfortunately would still not be enough to advance Caleb Cavanagh hit 4 for 4 , scored four times, and was awarded game MVP for Essex. With a 2 wins and 1 loss record, the players and parents left the tournament pleased, and very excited about this team’s potential going forward.

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Kingswoof Dog Show takes over Lakeside Park

Maggie Quinlan entered her canine companion, Rosie, into the Kingswoof Dog Show at Lakeside Park on Monday.

by Sylene Argent The Civic Holiday went to the dogs on Monday morning as the Kingsville Lions Club hosted the 5th annual Kingswoof Dog Show at Lakeside Park. Everyone was invited to bring along their furry companions for the event, which was hosted so families could have fun with the four-legged and furry members of their family. The event judges assessed entrants in each class in the show, which sought out the shaggiest canine, the best vocal performance, the best dancer, and

Isabella and Chloe loved spending time with their furry family member, Gus, at the Kingswoof Dog Show

the pup with the most interesting heritage. Prizes, healthy dog treats, trophies, and medallions were all up for grabs in this fun competition. The registration fee will be forwarded to benefit Leader Dogs and Lions Foundation of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dog Guides programs. Joyce Mahovlich, District Governor of Southwestern Ontario for the Lions Club, was ring-side during the show, helping to hand out prizes to participants. She was also available to talk about the Lions Foundation of Canada and its Dog Guides program, which is funded through the Foundation and raises six types of dogs to assist individuals in need, including for vision or hearing impairments, epilepsy alert, special skills to help those who are in wheelchairs, diabetes alert, and to aid those with autism. The cost to train a dog through this program is around $20,000. The dogs are free to clients, who spend several weeks at the Oakville facility to ensure they are paired with the right dog. Mahovlich said the dog show provided a great way to

Michelle Petherick and Caroline Giudice were pleased to spend the Civic Holiday with their dog, Finnegan.

talk about the Dog Guides program. Lion Val Burningham was also ringside to talk about the Leader Dog program, which is based in Michigan, but serves clients here. She noted this program provides dogs to those with vision impairments or vision and hearing impairments. There is also no cost for this school for clients, which lasts 26 days. She said the dogs could cost up to $42,000 by the time they are ready to join their new companion. Burningham noted three Lions members started the Leader Dogs program 77 years ago, and has been supported since its inception. Clients of Leader Dogs and Dog Guides hosted demonstrations at the halfway mark to give participants and audience members an opportunity to learn more about the programs. For more information about the Kingswoof Dog Show, log onto www.facebook/KingswoofDogShow.

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