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by Jennifer Cranston This past weekend, locals and visitors, young and old, music lovers and motor heads, all came out to enjoy the many offerings of this year’s Essex Fun Fest. By all reports attendance was up from last year, which was up from the year before, and

complements are rolling in. “Last year was our first year of re-vamping,” Fun Fest Committee Chairperson Joe Garon said. “The turn-around is going to take time.” A few years ago the Fun Fest seemed to be faltering, but attendance and revenue have been up

two years in a row. “Just based on midway sales we are much higher,” Garon said on Sunday afternoon. “Last year the midway brought in about $15,000 and this year we are well on our way to topping $20,000.” He said compliments were pouring in about the family friendly

entertainment, the Kid Zone, and the festival as a whole. “We’ve developed a better relationship with the Essex Centre BIA and we are really working hard to avoid scheduling conflicting events,” he said. There is at least one thing that still needs work,

he noted. “We have great volunteers, but we need more of them,” Garon said. OPP Const. Joe Meloche said people were relatively well behaved at this year’s festival. Even in the beer tent, he said that much of his time was spent reminding people of the new provincial smoking ban. “There were no major incidents that I was aware of and it was one of the better Fun Fest weekends,” he commented. Councillor Steve Bjorkman was volunteering at the festival from Friday night to Sunday night. “It’s been fantastic,” he said. “Starting at 4 p.m. Friday night there was a line-up at the gate and it’s been steady ever since.” Bjorkman said many of the compliments he heard were about the midway provided by World’s Finest Shows, new to the Fun Fest. “People are loving the new rides,” he said. There are more rides and they are bigger and the lights really

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Onyx Fun Walk/Run raises funds for Community Services Her oldest boys Brayden, 8, and Keegan, 6, collected some pledges for the event. This was their first walk-a-thon. Stack said she is very impressed with the Onyx owners who began doing this event for their community even when they were working to start a business of their own.

She pointed out that they held their first event the same summer they opened and that they have only been in business for about a year and they were still giving to the community. “This is huge,” she said. They are just starting out and we are hoping they succeed. We are so grateful.”

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make it look like a carnival.” Bjorkman said his favourite part of working the gates was seeing the kids coming in and going out. “They are so excited. It really is a family event,” he said. Volunteers working the gate all agreed that they were a lot busier this year. Along with all the new events and attractions were many of the traditional favourites. The Car Show and Sidewalk Sales were very successful this year. Organizers said attendance and participation there was up as well. The Essex United Church hosted the Essex and District Horticultural Society’s Flower Show. The theme this year was “It’s all about time.” Lilly Isberg won for best dried arrangement, Lynn Imeson took best overall arrangement, Margaret Pringle won best rose, and Kathy Hudak won the best herbal award. Flower Show Chairperson Sandy Ellenor was very pleased with the 94 entries. “It was a great turn-out especially with all the rain we’ve had, knowing that the majority of our contestants grow their own plants,” she said. Garon said he is hoping to have even more space next year to bring in more attractions and vendors.

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Ashton Drozdz gets a superhero symbol painted on his arm by Clarol the Clown at the Fun Fest Fun 5K Walk/Run.

by Jennifer Cranston The Second Annual Essex Fun Fest 5K Family Fun Walk/Run at Sadler’s Park on Sunday morning had perfect weather and a good turnout. The event was a fundraiser for Essex Community Services and was all about having fun. There was no minimum donation and there were plenty of activities where people earned tickets for raffle prizes. Prizes were strictly for participating rather than competing. There were push-up events, face painting, and colouring for kids. There was also a guess the number of objects in a container contests. Kim Dennison is coowner of Onyx Fitness with her husband Ken. The whole family was at

the event and Dennison said that these events are her family’s way of giving back to the community where they work and live. “I believe it’s important to help others within the community. Through this walk/run we’re able to help out monetarily but there’s also a personal side that reaches deeper than any ‘thing,’” she said. “We experience this as trainers, for example, when clients are making progress or reach a goal they’ve set. Each person shares their story with us out of excitement. On the other hand we feel rewarded to be a part of their accomplishments; there’s a joy that comes along with giving.” Each year Onyx chooses a different group to benefit from the event. Last year it was the Essex Area Food Bank. This year they raised over $1,000 for Essex Community Services. “Although many of us will not personally see the individuals who benefit from this, we’ve helped to make a difference in another’s life - and isn’t that what it’s all about?” she said. Executive Director of Community Services Kelly Stack is currently on Maternity leave, but she and her whole family came out for the event.

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Legacy of Heroes Celebration remembers 1980 explosion by Jennifer Cranston St. Paul’s Anglican Church recognized the first responders and the Essex Town Council of 1980 who helped Essex recover from the 1980 Valentine’s Day explosion. The Sunday afternoon event was held at the church, but was considered part of the Fun Fest lineup. Organizer Sandra Lypps said the church wanted to create an event where they can recognize people in the town who make a difference by building the town up. Each year its congregation plans to recognize

different groups or individuals. This year, plaques were awarded to Fire and Rescue services from Essex, Gesto, Kingsville, Tecumseh, and Windsor, as well as Essex Police Service and Essex Town Council circa 1980. The awards were accepted by those who were present that day and family members of those passed on. The event included performances by the Essex Community Band, a raffle, and lunch for sale. There were also children’s activities available, including a bouncy castle and face painting,

Lypps explained that the event was about “renewal.” While they work to renew their parish, she said it was fitting to celebrate those who helped Essex’s renewal following the explosion. She said St. Paul’s is working hard to raise funds for repairs and updates to the church as well as for new programs. “We’d really like to focus on youth because they are the future of the church,” she said.

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by Sylene Argent The Essex Memorial Arena, which was originally built in 1960-61 to honour WW1 and WW2 veterans and provide ice for recreational sports, will be demolished in the very near future. Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, said contractors have been in the process of removing internal items for the past few weeks. Demolition of the arena is expected to take place later this week, or early next week. At the Essex Council meeting on Monday, May 04, Council awarded the demolition services to the Lions Group Inc. In the report to Council it noted the Lions Group Inc. quote for demolition of the Essex Memorial Arena and Essex Centre Silos was $251,856.00, inclusive of non-refundable HST. The 2015 Community Services capital budget has funding in the amount of $175,000 for the demolition of the Essex Memorial Arena and $60,000 for the demolition of the Essex Silos for a total of $235,000. During this meeting, Mayor Ron McDermott urged residents to get out their cameras and take photos of the arena knowing it was built to be a dedication to veterans. Discussions on what to do with the Memorial Arena have taken place for quite some time. In 2014, The Essex Ravens Football Club and the Southern Ontario Military Muster had both

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This weekend Essex put on a stellar display for our own residents and the surrounding community. The Fun Fest was bigger and better than it has been in recent years, attendance was up and praise was abundant. A big “thank you” must go out to the Committee and all the volunteers who worked endless hours over the weekend and in the months leading up to the event. Anyone who has paid attention over the last few years would have noticed that three years ago, the Fun Fest was in pretty dire straits. Attendance was low and people were far more ready with complaints than compliments. I see a parallel with the festival and the town itself. While covering the Legacy of

Heroes Celebration on Sunday, I commented that Essex was like a phoenix rising from the ashes of two fiery and devastating explosions to grow and prosper. The Fun Fest now seems to be rising from the ashes and slowly growing to its fullest potential. Perhaps, like the Town as a whole has done, Council can now rise for a second time. It has become apparent they are struggling with fiery discord within their ranks. In 1999 when amalgamation was first introduced, Council was brought to its knees with in-fighting and “north and south” squabbles. It was an end to four small towns and soon became the beginning of a new one. Somehow after years of struggle a harmony was found and we began

to build a new, bigger, and better, unified town. While there have always been tension and petty squabbling within Essex Town Council, Monday night seems to have brought us to a new low. As an observer who has sat through more than one screaming match in those chambers, I was shocked at how venomous and hostile some Councillors have become. What I witnessed went beyond bad tempers and crossed over into rage. Here’s hoping that this fire will soon burn itself out and Council can once again rise to its fullest potential.

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Letter to the Editor... In the many years I have lived in Essex I have to wonder how many drivers acknowledge the “no left turn” sign located at the Bank of Montreal where the driveway goes into the grocery store parking lot. Last week while waiting to turn onto Talbot across the street, I watch as four vehicles made the left hand turn into the No Frills parking lot including one OPP officer who disregarded the “no left turn” sign. I can certainly understand that if a police officer can ignore the sign then perhaps that gives us the right to do the same?

Over the years I have seen numerous drivers ignore this sign. In fact I can’t remember a time when I have driven downtown, especially on a busy weekend, where at least one or more drivers turned into that parking lot while ignoring the sign. It might as well be invisible to those who ignore it, so perhaps it’s time to remove it since it is not obviously being acknowledged. Jill Robinson

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Such Exciting News! Did you read about the young woman of Essex who was one among four from 1600 applications accepted to study to be a doctor and do cancer research? Marisa Market has had that as her goal throughout her school years. We like to promote our sport achievers, but isn’t this far beyond excellence in sports? It requires seven more years of study and I suppose she might not complete the study, but we will let her know we expect she will and we are providing encouragement. Most of us have lost someone to cancer, so we know how important her commitment is.

Until my youngest son had the worst form of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme, I thought my family was free of that dreaded plague. It is remarkable that we have so many young achievers in Essex. With her goal, we appreciate Marisa most of all. Seven years from now we will appreciate her even more. Then the newly-named ACT committee will have to think of some way to honour her as Dr. Market! ACT is Art Culture and Tourism; the former mural committee with several new members. So go forth, Marisa, with our blessing.

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Mr. Essex 73 named 2015 Citizen of the Year

Ron Campbell (right) congratulates Frank Mathys (left) on being recognized as Essex’s 2015 Citizen of The Year. Campbell nominated Mathys for this honour for his years of dedication to the Essex 73’s.

by Sylene Argent Frank Mathys, now 89-years old, is affectionately known to many as “Mr. Essex 73.” This volunteer has been involved with the Essex 73’s since the hockey team’s inception 42 years ago. In recognition of the years of dedication Mathys has devoted to the local Junior “C” hockey team, he was named Essex’s 2015 Citizen of the Year. The announcement was made on the Unifor Local 444 main stage during the Essex Fun Fest’s Saturday evening festivities. “What he does

for our hockey club is irreplaceable,” 73’s General Manager Scott Miller said during the announcement. Miller supported the nomination made in Mathys’s honour that Ron Campbell had put-forth. “He’s like a father to every player on this team.” Miller commented that Mathys is always around the arena completing jobs and various tasks to aid the players and the club. Some mornings, before Miller heads to work, he’ll stop by the arena quickly and Mathys will be there already, doing the laundry or completing some

other duty, like cleaning equipment. Miller claimed Mathys is the only man in Ontario who can lay claim to

having won seven allOntario Schmaltz Cup championships as he has been a volunteer with the team when it has earned each of these titles. Miller noted Mathys also helped lay bricks for the Memorial Arena when it was erected in the early 1960s. “Today, he’s on the bench every game. He rarely misses a game,” Miller commented. Campbell noted he approached Miller to support the nomination he made for Mathys nearing the deadline for the award nominations. He chose to put Mathys forward because of the years of dedication he has shown to the 73’s and community. “I didn’t know about it, it was a big surprise,” Mathys commented after learning he was chosen to be Essex’s 2015 Citizen of the Year. “I feel good. I’m ready for another season.”

The Essex Rotary Club, Heritage Essex, the Essex-based Knights of Columbus, and the Town of Essex present the Citizen of the Year award each year. This program has been ongoing since 1978 to recognize the volunteer efforts of some

of Essex’s communityminded residents. A banquet will be held in the fall to honour Mathys for his years of contribution. This event will double as a fundraiser for Heritage Essex.

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Festival crowns Prince and Princess

Prince and Princess Youth Talent Showcase contestants pose with guest judges Miss Tourism Canada Bianca Corio, Miss LaSalle Amanda Eak, and Miss Tecumseh Jillian Parent. Pictured are contestants Pixie, Zeb, Scotlynn, Lacey, Elliott, Parker, Natalie, Austin, Addison, and Tobey.

by Sylene Argent There was an overload of cuteness and talent on Friday evening at the Essex Fun Fest grounds as

ten youth vied to be crowned as royalty during the Prince and Princess Youth Talent Showcase. Talent showcase organizer Janet Onions explained this event had been held at the Essex Fun Fest in the past. After a hiatus, it was reintroduced this year. “I’m pleased to see so many support the event,” she explained before the youth took to the spotlight to showcase their abilities in the judged talent portion of the competition. The youth also demonstrated their public speaking skills in the question and answer segment. The participating youth, from ages five through nine, demonstrated an array of talent, including skipping, singing, and playing musical instruments. “These young people are talent,” Onions said as she wrapped up the talent portion of the event.

“They have spent a lot of time preparing.” Guest judges-Miss Tecumseh Jillian Parent, Miss LaSalle Amanda Eak, and Miss Tourism Canada Bianca Coriohad the difficult job of assessing each of the entrants. All of the youth contestants were awarded with a prize for their participation, and the top three girls and the top three boys were provided with a trophy. Parker was named Fun Fest Prince and Pixie the Princess.

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Contestants sink teeth into watermelon eating contest

For the first year, Essex hosted a Watermelon Eating Contest. Pictured are the adult entrants that made it to the final round of competition.

by Sylene Argent This year was the first year the Essex Fun Fest organized a watermelon eating contest for festivalgoers to enjoy. It was a cool, refreshing treat to sink teeth into a watermelon under the hot sun on Saturday afternoon. A youth and an adult division were available for contestants to enter. The Essex Fun Fest offered a prize for the winner in each category. Damian Verbeek won the youth contest and Adam Kimbro was the adult champion. Katrina Verbeek organized this unique

Pictured are the finalists in the youth competition: Damian, Cody (winner), and Beth.

event to the Essex Fun Fest with Alaina Hayes and Sera Copat. Verbeek commented that for its first year, the Watermelon Eating Contest had a fantastic turn out with 10 youth and eight adults taking on the

challenge. She would like to get more individuals to sign up to compete in this event next year, which she suspects will happen as the event grows in popularity. “It was a lot of fun,” she said.

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Transportation Museum recognizes “super volunteers”

The CTMHV recognized some of its “Super Volunteers” during an appreciation dinner on Saturday evening. Pictured are: Wendy and Wayne Rocheleau, Mary An and Len Langlois, Jack and Bev Bachtold, and Terry and Linda Donovan.

by Sylene Argent It is sometimes said that good help is hard to find, but the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) has been fortunate to have had a long list of hardworking, dedicated, and skilled volunteers. These individuals dedicate their time to not only help keep the Museum’s many facilities in good condition for the community to learn from and enjoy, but to also lend a hand in running programs and organizing fundraising events.

Without volunteers, CTMHV Vice Chairperson Mickey Moulder noted, the Museum would not be what it is today. He and CTMHV Chairperson Harry Bergman took the opportunity to thank a list of “Super Volunteers” for years of service and dedication to the Museum during an appreciation dinner on Saturday evening. Five of these awards were presented. “These super volunteers have been around for a few years and have earned their stripes,” Moulder said. To date, the

Museum has given out around 35 of these special awards. “It’s a small token of our appreciation. Without volunteers, we wouldn’t be around,” he commented. “We can never over-do the thank you.” Bergman said it was nice to see so many supporters in attendance at the appreciation dinner. He extended thanks for the great dedication those being recognized have contributed over the years. The CTMHV recognized Terry and Linda Donovan, Bev and Jack Bachtold, Wendy and Wayne Rocheleau, Len and Mary An Langlois, and Bob and Betty Arsenault. Terry and Linda Donovan were recognized. Terry has volunteered to man the grill during some of the CTMHV’s busiest events, including this year’s record setting crowd at the Mother’s Day event. Terry and Linda are also dedicated Cruise-In patrons. Jack and Bev Bachtold

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are honourary life members of the CTMHV, who have donated a lot to the Museum, from their time to roof trusses to tomatoes. Wendy and Wayne Rocheleau were also honoured during the event. Wendy has volunteered in the Museum’s school program for years, always ready to lend a hand. As a

former teacher, she said she “would teach for nothing.” So, she enjoys being a part of the Museum. She knows the youth that go through the Education Program appreciate her involvement. Wendy is fairly certain the first time she visited the CTMHV was while she took her class, from the former Holy Name Catholic Elementary School facility in Essex, there on a field trip. Volunteers Len and Mary An Langlois were honoured for their dedication. Len has volunteered in many capacities for the museum, including taking on the

role of a car show judge. He is a voluntary member of the Board of Directors, and is involved with and supported the EMS Museum onsite. The CTMHV also recognized Bob and Betty Arsenault. Bob has been a volunteer with the Museum’s Education Program for many years. Bob and Betty also volunteer for special events. Each of the award recipients received a plaque that they will be able to treasure for years to come.

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Monsters of Schlock challenge World Record

by Sylene Argent The Monsters of Schlock put on several shows to awe and shock during the Saturday of the Essex Fun Fest. This duo, consisting of Sweet Pepper Klopek and The Great Orbax, used their final Fun Fest stage performance to challenge a Guinness World Record. The Great Orbax, who is a professor of physics by day and former resident of Essex, hung two cylinder blocks, with a total weight of 80 pounds, from two large hooks he had embedded into the skin of his forearms. He lifted the cylinder blocks for a period of ten seconds, which should be good enough to break the current record for this act. He held this record until it was recently challenged.

“It was great to do in my hometown,” The Great Orbax said. He did have some doubts about whether or not he was going to be able to be successful in getting this world title back. The Monsters of Schlock were asked to put on a few shows during the Essex Fun Fest, and the duo was pleased to do so, especially since the Great Orbax used to attend the annual festival in his youth. Video of the Great Orbax’s challenge of the World Record of hanging weight from hooks embedded in the forearm will be submitted to the Guinness World Records. He will know if his challenge is accepted as the new record in the near future after it has been reviewed. He is hopeful his attempt to smash the current record will be accepted so he can reclaim the title. If it is accepted, it should be recorded in the Guinness World Record book, noting it was accomplished at the Essex Fun Fest. In addition to the Guinness World Records attempt, The Monsters of Schlock played rock, paper, scissors to determine who would get the blunt of the other acts they performed, which included snapping a mouse trap on the tongue and a spring trap on the hand. “We get hurt as much as we can just to entertain you,” The Great Orbax told the gathered crowd of onlookers who came to watch their “one of a kind freak show.” They urged their onlookers to not try to recreate their performances.

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by Jennifer Cranston This year’s Essex Centre BIA Car Show boasted over 300 classic cars on display in Essex Centre this Saturday. “It is probably our biggest in the last several years,” Car Show Committee Chairperson Mary-Ann Bjorkman said. On the Monday following the Fun Fest, she and other organizers were already working on next year’s show. “Muff Martin (the DJ) did a great job as always,” Bjorkman said. “We were really happy with Kobbler Jay; The Eccentric Juggler. He did a great job of drawing people to the centre of town.” The Annual Car Show in the centre of the business district draws thousands of car enthusiasts to town. It is the perfect time for businesses to show their wares and they take advantage of it by holding sidewalk sales at the same time. “There is one merchant in town who calls it ‘Christmas in July,’” Bjorkman

said. She said a local restaurateur said that while few regulars were in that day, business was steady with lots of new faces. Bjorkman said her businesses also had good business on Saturday. She said the combination of the car show and sidewalk sales make for a great couples’ event. She said she is pleased that a good working relationship has been developed between the BIA and the Fun Fest Committee and it is working well for businesses. Winners of the Car show are as follows: • Favourite GM: Neil Peters, 1955 Chevy Belaire • Favourite Chrysler: Jake Teigrob, 1967 Baracuda • Favourite Ford: Keri Morris, 2007 Mustang • Sexy Sixty: Chris and Jean Blunt, 1960 Corvette • Favourite Interior: Nick Pannacione, 1959 Caddy Coupe

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Council quarrel over procedure reveals deeper issues by Essex Free Press staff Tempers flared at the Monday, July 13 Essex Council meeting held at the Essex Civic Centre. Councillor Randy Voakes, during the New Business portion of the meeting, wanted to discuss protocol as it pertains to when Council reps will not be able to attend meetings, for whatever reason. Voakes noted he was absent for the meeting held at the Essex Municipal Building on June 29. The meeting was about changes to the Town’s residential development fees. Voakes, in Monday’s meeting, claimed that following the June 29 meeting, he would come

to learn that “I didn’t call in” had been posted on social media. In further discussions on the matter, it was noted it was Mayor Ron McDermott’s daughter, Pam McDermott, who had posted the claim on her Facebook page. Voakes said he had a very personal reason for not attending that meeting, “but then I was attacked for not being there because of a family concern, on Facebook. Attacked.” Voakes said he had summarized to Essex CAO Russ Phillips as to why he wasn’t there. He wanted to know who suggested to the poster of the commented that he had not called in. “The

truth is it’s none of their business that I didn’t call in. It wasn’t their business at all.” He went on to note that “we got people who come to Council meetings who laugh, gesture, shout, yell…and we don’t do anything about it. We just let the proceedings continue.” He wanted to hear from Council on how to discuss the situation. CAO Phillips said he and the Town Clerk have studied the issue and came to note that there is no reference in the Municipal Act that requires a Councillor to call in or make his or her whereabouts known to anyone. There is nothing in the Town’s procedural bylaw that makes it mandatory for a Councillor to call in if he/ she is not going to make a meeting. Phillips further noted that observation of Voakes’s absence was noted openly in the Council Chamber at the June 29 meeting. He further noted that a Councillor asked if anyone had heard from Voakes as to the reason for his absence. Phillips said he saw nothing negative or derogatory in that, stating no one on staff had heard about his whereabouts. Phillips said the questioning at that time came out of what seemed like courtesy and concern. Certainly the gallery or anyone in the Council Chambers that day, he said, would have heard that. He didn’t find anything accusatory with that, but understood the concerns. Councillor Larry

Snively added that he thinks there is a real problem with this. He said that people being disrespectful or badmouthing a Councillor while that Councillor is performing duties during Council meetings should not be allowed in the Council chambers and should be removed. He recalled being given the finger from a constituent when serving as a rep in the past. “This kind of bull-crap has got to stop at these Council meetings….we are running a corporation here. We are making decisions. We’re spending millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money,” he noted. Voakes pointed out a few different times during the meeting that P. McDermott had made gestures during the Monday meeting while discussing this issue. A shouting match began between the Mayor and Voakes. After several minutes of shouting, Deputy Mayor Meloche quietly got up and left. Then Councillor Sherry Bondy made a point of order and requested adjournment. Before exiting the Council Chambers, Bondy noted the behaviour was embarrassing. At this point, Voakes also began to pack up his belongings to leave. Mayor McDermott accused Voakes of wanting everyone to listen to what he has to say, but being unwilling to listen to others. As Voakes left chambers, an obvious verbal altercation took place between him and P. McDermott who was then positioned at the exit of the chambers. Profanities could be heard from the

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other side of the room. Remaining Council and administration also left at this point. Mayor McDermott later addressed the media present and asked them to listen to things he felt he needed to say publicly. He was joined by his daughter. P. McDermott made the original Facebook post available to the Essex Free Press, which talks of the June 29 proceedings, and then goes on to read, “But our councillor Randy Voakes was a no show, with no phone call to staff. “This is just another circumstance (out of many) that proves he is not qualified or has enough concern for his ward to attend a meeting, and a vote, that could have potentially cost the taxpayers of Ward 1 at least a 5% tax hike next year. Thanks for nothing again Randy Voakes, but at least the meeting was pleasant because you were not there!” She admitted to making gestures from the gallery and to also clucking like a chicken when there was discussion surrounding Voakes’s absence at the June 29 meeting when a majority Council vote favoured implementing a 50 percent reduction to residential development fees for Harrow new home starts for a period of 18 months. The Mayor went on to paint a picture of animosity and dysfunction among members of Council. He also called Voakes a bully. He spoke of the countless times Voakes has disregarded procedure

to shout over other Councillors during meetings, claiming that Voakes refuses to listen to others. “What kind of Council member is he that won’t listen to anybody else,” Mayor McDermott said. In a recent meeting Mayor McDermott admitted to stepping away from his seat to verbally “slam” council. “Should I have done it there? I don’t get the opportunity to do it in a back room because I can’t get these guys all together where I can speak to them,” he said. He said that there were only three Councillors who will speak to him. P. McDermott claims to feel threatened by Voakes because of things he has said in emails and in chambers. “It’s not about her,” said the Mayor making reference to his daughter. “It’s him trying to make me look bad.” The Mayor believes that Voakes had been given an answer, several times, prior to Monday’s meeting, but chose to bring it up in front of media anyway. M c D e r m o t t colourfully illustrated some of the tensions that exist on council, focusing chiefly on the animosity between himself and Voakes. He said it could escalate to the point of legal action. *Editor’s note. There was mature language used during this meeting that cannot be printed. All Council meetings are filmed and placed online for viewing.

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Catch for a Cure hosted in Colchester by Sylene Argent For the past seven years, the Catch for a Cure event has served two purposes. It has been a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, and provides surrounding area youth an opportunity to head out to Colchester Harbour to fish. Michael Collins, Catch for a Cure event organizer, noted this year’s fun fishing day held on Sunday morning had around 100 youth participants cast a line into Lake Erie to try their hand at fishing. The threat of rain may have kept some potential participants at home, as this turnout was lower than usual, but Collins was overwhelmed with the generosity shown from these supports. “The people we had were very generous. I am grateful for that,” Collins commented. He estimated $1300 was raised for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada during the seventh annual Catch for a Cure event. The proceeds were raised through donations, a barbeque, a 50/50 draw, and raffles. The youth seemed to enjoy themselves during the fishing derby, Collins noted. “We try to introduce the kids to something other than Xbox and iPads.” The event is aimed to be held for youth to enjoy. Two prizes were given out to top participants in the two to six-year old category and another two prizes were given away for youth in the seven to 15-year old division at the event. One adult prize was also awarded for a top participant aged 16 and over. In addition, seven medals were distributed to seven special youth for various reasons, including as recognition to one participant who may have caught his or her first fish. Three of these medals were also distributed to event supporters, including Essex Fire & Rescue for having a fire truck onsite, The Windsor Optimist Club for volunteer efforts, and to the United Food

and Commercial Workers for donation of food to the event. Collins was thankful to all the supporters of the Catch for a Cure event for their involvement and participation. This year’s event was the fifth to take place at the Colchester Harbour. Collins said he cannot say

enough good things about this local gem and the improvements the Town of Essex has implemented there. The staff at the Harbour is also great to work with, he added. “It’s a wonderful place to take kids and have the Catch for a Cure event.”

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Youth display vocal and musical ability

by Sylene Argent There was an abundance of onstage talent demonstrated on Sunday afternoon as ten youth performed as

vocalists or displayed their instrumental abilities during the Rise 2 Fame Youth Talent Search. TD Canada Trust presented this event,

which took place on the UNIFOR Local 444 main stage during the Essex Fun Fest. Talent Search organizer Kate Brochert was pleased

with this year’s overall turnout. She took over the event last year. She was a longtime competitor of this event, but decided to become the coordinator as a way to give back. “It was so much better than last year’s event,” Brochert said of the event overall. “The contestants blew it out of the water.” She hoped the Rise 2 Fame Youth Talent Search would attract more dancers and musicians next year. She was pleased to get a lot of support from the Fun Fest organizers and sponsors to ensure the event was the best it could be for its roster of talented

contestants. Without that support, the event would not have been a go, she noted. The Rise 2 Fame Youth Talent Search had a panel of three judges evaluating the performances. T h r e e performers from the junior division, for entrants who were 12-years old and under, qualified to move onto the Western Fair in September. These performers are Emma, who won first place, Sophia, who won second, and Max, who took home a third place

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Maedel, Joan (Joanie) November 9, 1953 - July 15, 2-14 You were taken from us one year ago, but things that cannot be taken are the love and wonderful memories we shared for 33 years. We do it every day. But missing you is a heartache that will never go away. Not a day goes by that we do not think of you and do not shed a tear. We feel you are watching over us no matter where you are. You will never be forgotten. ~ Love always, Doug and family

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3 Years Ago, you left us without a goodbye, And we still wonder why? We still have tears, but feel you are near. Every morning when I wake, I feel my heart ache. It’s hard to start the day, without you by my side. I struggle with this empty feeling in my heart, And see the loss and hurt in the faces of those who loved you. And we all struggle---but hold on to the memories of you. Nothing can ﬁll this space, Not even when I see your face. Some say that time will fade the pain, But the heartache still remains. Love and miss you more and more, Every second, minute, hour and day.

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RAYMONT, Ronald Clarence (Ron) - 71 years, with profound sadness and faith that his journey continues in God’s presence, we regret to announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Loving husband and best friend to Sharon (Ryall) for 50 years. Loving father to Rodney and Rosalyn, and Jodi and Edwin Epp. Best Papa ever to Tyler and Samantha, Maddie, Kody, Trenten, Braeden and Quintin and great grandfather to adorable Bostyn. Dear brother to Betty Patterson (late Jim) and to twin brother Don and wife Linda and brother-in-law to Lynwood and Donna Dennis. Many nieces, nephews and good friends both here and in Florida also survive. Predeceased by his parents, Willard and Lorraine Raymont and his in-laws, George and Isabelle Ryall. Ron retired from the GM Transmission Plant after 33 years of service. After retirement, he worked at Setterington’s Fertilizer and hauled tomatoes, where he enjoyed visiting with the farmers. Ron was a faithful fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, enjoyed a good game of cards, but loved his family most of all. Special thanks to nurse Joy Wald for her care and support. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Funeral Service celebrating Ron’s life was held on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Rev. Kim Gilliland oﬃciated. Interment Graceland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Cottam United Church or Leamington Hospital Foundation (Hospice). Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

~ Love You!! - Your “Flower” - Pauline ~ LOVE, HUGS, KISSES to Dad & Papa. ____________________________________________________

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The family of June Middleton would like to invite her extended family, friends and neighbours to an Open House to celebrate her 85th Birthday. July 18th, 2015, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 340 Centre Street, Essex ON N8M 1R4. Refreshments will be served. Best Wishes only please.

October 1, 1984 - July 20, 1994 As life goes on without you, And the days turn into years, They hold so many memories, And a million silent tears. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Loving you forever, Ma Reder and Family _________________________________________________________

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With grateful hearts and heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours for all their prayers, cards, flowers and charitable donations in memory of Don and for the many gifts of food to nourish us. Thank you! To the nurse as on 4th floor CCU and 3rd floor ICU WRH you are angels disguised as nurses. God Bless All of you for your wonderful care for the family as well as Don. To Pastor Jim Hatt for the moving church service and to the UCW Ladies for the delicious lunch after. A very special thank you to Lorna Baker and the Reid Funeral Home for helping us through this very difficult time with their care that made it all bearable.

~ God Bless You All ~ Sincerely, Margaret Turville & Family

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All claims against the estate of CAROL ANN MACKEY, late of the Town of Essex in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 15th day of June, 2015, must be ﬁled with the undersigned Estate Trustees on or before the 24th day of July, 2015; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then ﬁled. DATED at Essex this 23rd day of June, 2015. Tammy Lynne ELLIOTT and Brent Wesley MACKEY, Estate Trustees, by their Solicitors, HICKEY BYRNE, 14 Centre Street, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1N9. Attn: Joseph A. Byrne. 519-776-7349 _____________________

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The Dawgz have a moment of silence to remember their friend and team mate Ryan “Show” Schauer.

by Jennifer Cranston Ball players raised over $1,000 for the family of fellow player, Ryan Schauer, who passed away a few weeks ago. The Annual Fun Fest LA Slo-Pitch Tournament in McGregor this past weekend is the biggest slo-pitch tournament in Windsor and Essex County, and this year they sent nine teams to Nationals. Although competition is fierce, camaraderie and fellowship are more important to many of the participants. Mike Steel was teammate and friend of Schauer. He talked about how the team is doing their best to support the family he left behind. His said Schauer got his nick name because, “He was the big show. “He was the kind of guy who didn’t have any enemies,” Steel said. “He was a big teddy bear.” He was a quiet, one-of-a-kind guy, Steel explained. “Family, baseball, and fishing were his passions in that order,” Steel commented. The Dawgz will be holding a golf tournament on August 15 at Orchard View Golf Course. The tournament will be followed by dinner and a silent auction and raffle. The team will be giving away prizes that range from a trip to a “wheel barrow of booze.” “Everything we make that day will go to Show’s family,” Steel said. For information on the golf tournament, contact Steel at 519 990-8328. “Our team is a family and everything we do now is for his family,” he said.

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Kids learn Farm Safety in Comber

Erika and Rowan learn about tractor safety at the Essex County Farm Safety Association’s Kids’ Farm Safety Day in Comber on July 7.

by Jennifer Cranston The Essex County Farm Safety Association held its annual Kids’ Farm

Safety Day at the Comber Fair Grounds on July 7. The event moved kids through eight

stations that covered topics including power tools, ATV safety, live animals, tractors, hand washing, chemicals, identifying emergencies and calling 911, and the danger of round-bales. Organizer Ann Anger said they couldn’t do these educational days without the support of many sponsors who make financial donations and commit their time to teaching at the events. Nick Leclerc at the ATV station explained to children that even adults cannot push an ATV off of them if they get trapped under it. “Your arms are just too short,” he said “It takes someone else to role it off of you.” He also pointed out that with something that heavy on you, you won’t be able to call for help. He emphasized how important it is to never ride alone. Kids also learned how heavy and dangerous round-bales can be. Because they are round, they can roll and they

Joe learns what it might be like to be packed into an ambulance if he is injured in a farm accident.

are heavy enough to crush a person. It is always important to use caution when going near them.

15th Annual Pet Show was all Local Lions host three exchange students about the dogs by Jennifer Cranston The Annual Fun Fest Pet Show, sponsored by Essex Animal Hospital, showcased dogs and their owners showing off their skills on Sunday afternoon. Organizer Dana Verbeem credits the success of the show to its variety. “It is something for the whole family to enjoy,” she said. Categories for the contest included Best Trick, Weiner Dunk, Most Photogenic, an Obstacle Course, Most Glamourous, and Gus Gibb jumps through a hoop in the the Calling Contest. best trick category. Verbeem said that the Most Photogenic category is one of the most popular because it allows everyone to participate, even pets that don’t do well in crowds, because they don’t have to be present for the event. Following the contest there were demonstrations by Essex County K9 Services and the Border City Barkers.

Local Lion Jacqui Flood poses with three exchange students, Itzel Hernandez of Mexico, Guillaume Lejeune of Belgium, and Nadau Tirosh of Israel who spent nine days touring the region and getting acquainted with Canada.

by Jennifer Cranston Each year local Lions host International Youth Exchange students, and this year three young people got a taste of Canada courtesy of hosts Jacqui Flood, Laura Switzer, and their families. Guillaume Lejeune of Belgium said his favourite part was a boat tour along the Photo courtesy of Detroit River. Desiree Nickerson Photography. “We really saw some beautiful Sarah, pictured in back, and Murphy pictured in front, of Essex County K9 are skylines,” he said. showing oﬀ their working agility training.

He really liked the contrast between Detroit and Windsor from that perspective. Nadau Tirosh of Israel said that one of the best memories he will take with him from the experience was making dinner with the Flood family. “I felt like it was a real family atmosphere,” he said. “We did some really stupid stuff.”

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Itzel Hernandez of Mexico comes from a very rocky and mountainous area. She was very impressed with how green our region is, especially Point Pelee. “It’s so green and so natural,” she said. “We have only rocky hills where I am from.” They also visited many local attractions while they were here, including Hiram Walker, Jack Minors, Windsor’s Water Front Parks, Fort Malden, and Canada Day Fireworks. They played games and gathered around campfires and visited with local youth. Tirosh will go home

John Cleary, Gerry Armstrong, Don Leslie, and Brian Bell made up one team of golfers who participated in CLEC’s 25th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Wednesday afternoon.

by Sylene Argent Community Living Essex County was extremely pleased with the turnout and support of its 25th annual Charity Golf Tournament that took place at Fox Glen Golf Club last Wednesday afternoon. This is a major fundraiser for the local

organization that provides supports and services to around 600 individuals with intellectual disabilities, and their families, from within Essex County. Each registered team of four was able to play 18 holes of golf and enjoy a dinner. It was hoped the annual

golf tournament would raise around $20,000. CLEC is thankful to its 130 participating golfers, corporate sponsors, and those who donated prizes. All of these contributions helped ensure the day was a success.

to serve his mandatory time in the military where he will study computer programming and military intelligence. Hernandez is going home to study medicine. Lejeune is hoping to attend military college. Both men said that one of the things they will tell their friends and family back home is how friendly and open Canadians are. “Strangers walk up to

you and ask ‘how are you,’ and they mean it,” Tirosh said. They were also very impressed with how big everything is here, especially the stores and the buildings. “It’s a lot of fun to have these guys,” Flood said. “You learn a lot about their customs and their countries.”

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be served by Audrey Stanley. A special thank you to Kelly and Cindy for the work you both have done to make another successful Vacation Bible School. Also to the many volunteers who help to make this event a success. Thank you to all who gave canned goods to help Essex and Lakeshore Food banks. Need a visit? Contact Rev. Ann. Coﬀee and Conversation : Thursday at 10 am.

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Thanks to all who volunteered their time at the Essex Fun Fest and to those who supported our BBQ at the church, the ecumenical church service at Sadler`s Park, and the Pancake Breakfast put on by the Rotary Club at Essex United Church. Join us for Family Worship every Sunday at 11 a.m., led by Major Sam Roberts. We have a nursery facility, an elevator for those who may need it, and an air conditioned sanctuary. Every Friday in July and August there will be a BBQ in front of the Thrift Store. All proceeds go to the Salvation Army Food Bank. We also accept non – perishable food items for our Food Bank. DID YOU KNOW THAT..... last year, around the world, the Salvation Army provided (1) Seeds for 5,000 families to restart their farms after a typhoon in the Philippines (2) Clean water access for 3,525 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This can only happen because of your generous support.

Essex United Church We were at Sadler’s Pond in the Nature Park Sunday morning at 8 a.m. where Essex Ministerial took part in the service. Pastor Jim was in charge. Vacation Bible Camp will be from August 10 to 14. Registration is free and forms are available at the oﬃce. Our summer study started July 16 and continues on July 30, Aug. 6 and 27. The theme is Magic Within. Thanks to Doug Rounding for loaning us his trailer so we had a ﬂoat in the parade. We are glad that we had many visitors on Canada Day when we gave free hot dogs and hamburgers. Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather has settled down a bit but it takes nothing and rain falls again. When are we going to get some warmer weather? Celebrating birthdays in the community are Paige Watts, Chris DeVries, and George Diesbourg. Celebrating wedding

anniversaries are Gerald & Fern Vincent, Fred & Shirley Wright, and Chad & Bonnie Heil. Best of wishes to you all. The Pleasant Valley Community Club had a Pepper party and the winners were Josie Dresser, Eileen Ames, Mary Demars, Don Ames, Thomas Allison & Keith Dresser. The lucky folks for Euchre were Elaine Taylor, Audrey Stanley, Eileen Ames, Joanne Diesbourg, Eileen Salter, Ken Salter, George Diesbourg, Don Ames & Thomas Allison. Come and join in and keep this hall open as it is struggling and will soon close. A huge parade was held in Essex on Saturday for the Fun Fest and the weather was perfect for the event. Hope we are so lucky in August for the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show. Have a great week everyone..

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. Last Sunday’s Service “Praise The Lord” included soloist Donna Reeb who sang for us. We will welcome special guest speakers for the month of August. On August 2nd we have Richard Dalton. John Cats will be with us on August 9. On the 16th Gina Quiring; 23rd Rev. Jim Reeb; and on the 30th Phil Hernandez. Our Nursing Home Service at Iler Lodge is August 4 at 2pm. Volunteers are always appreciated. Join us for an old fashion “Corn Roast” on Sat., August 22. Our Door Greeters this Sunday are Simmon Joos and Eleanor Merryﬁeld; Elder on Duty is Judy Harling; Lock-up is

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1926 Chrysler Model 50 with same owner 46 years! Forty-six years ago, Don Appleyard of Tecumseh, Ontario, purchased a Windsor-built 1926 Chrysler Model 50 2-door sedan that needed work. Today, that car looks as good as the day it rolled off the assembly line 89 years ago. Don purchased the car in 1969 from Bill Richardson, who worked at Chrysler in Windsor. Some restoration had already started and the car at that time was only a few miles away Don Appleyard with his 1926 Chrysler Model 50 on from where Don lived in display (when he’s not driving it) at the Canadian TransportaRiverside. tion Museum and Heritage Village on the Arner Town Line Don had joined the near Kingsville, Ontario. Well worth a visit (519-776-6909). HVSO (Historic Vehicle Society of Ontario) in Windsor in 1969, and this put him in touch with people who could help with the restoration of his Chrysler. Club meetings at that time were held in the old Borden Dairy barn in downtown Windsor behind the Unemployment Insurance building on London St. (now part of University Ave.). The barn had housed horse-drawn milk wagons that delivered milk door-to-door. Don’s 1926 Chrysler Model 50, now beautifully restored with light cream body and black fenders, has several interesting features in contrast with the cars of today. The four-cylinder flathead engine is water-cooled but has no water pump. The water circulates on the thermo-syphon principle similar to that employed by the Model T Ford. Don’s car also has two-wheel mechanical brakes on the rear wheels only (fourwheel brakes became commonplace by the late 1920s). Also, Don’s car came from the factory with one taillight on the driver’s side. Don has added an extra taillight for safety and has also added an electric fuel pump for reliability. The fabric roof and wooden spoke wheels on Don’s Chrysler were typical of cars of that era (steel roofs did not become commonplace until the mid-30s). The fabric sometimes leaked and had to be resealed. The wooden spokes sometimes dried out and would shrink, causing the wheels to wobble. Many thrifty motorists back then parked their cars in shallow rivers to let the spokes absorb water and swell up, making them as good as new again! On June 30, 1925, Walter Chrysler used the Maxwell Company as a springboard for creating the Chrysler Corporation of Canada Ltd. The first Chrysler built in Canada rolled off the assembly line in August of that year. The 90th Anniversary Celebration of Chrysler in Canada took place in Windsor on Wednesday, June 17. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

Essex Community Services St. Clair College Shuttle Service: South Essex Community Council (SECC), in partnership with Amherstburg Community Services and Essex Community Services, will be extending services to include three more stops in the county starting September, for students wishing to travel back and forth to St. Clair College. Student passes are available. Individuals interested in registering for the fall should email info@secc.on.ca or call Mark Wybenga at 519-3268629 for more information. Students should get their registrations in by August 21. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Today was our big Renew Fundraiser. Office is closed Friday. Donations for July Thank You Bank will go to our clothing cupboard. Canterbury College is collecting items for the welcome baskets they provide for students in September, such as toilet paper, dish detergent, etc. A list is on the posted flyer. Donations should be dropped off by Aug. 27. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight Intercession: Tuesday’s & Friday’s at 9a.m. Thanks to all of our youth who shared powerfully on how they are now fully charged to the max, recharged and ready to run for Jesus after attending the recent youth conference in Michigan!

Pastor Gerry spoke on how we’ve been destined to be like Jesus from the beginning. What you focus on is what you become. Focus on Jesus! Camp Impact is fast approaching! Mark your calendars. It’s July 21st.-23rd. Restoration House Healing Rooms, 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee. Open Saturday’s 10a.m.1p.m. Trinity Church Remember in your prayers this week Bill, Fran, James, Elaine, Steve and James. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of George Conrick, given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec and family. Happy Birthdays this week go out to Mildred Reeb and Bill Jackson. Our Thank you bank this month goes to support the clothing cupboard which is held at St. Paul’s.

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Essex Retirees’ Social Club News Tom Kelly won with high score at our Saturday Euchre Games. Suzanne Nadeau and Diana Dennis tied for second. Mary Lou Chibi won at Monday Night Pepper. Debbie Monchamp had the most Peppers and Doug Fields was low. Tuesday Pepper Party team winners were, Audrey Ostrander and Judy Kelly with high score, Doug and Betty Fields placed second and Virgery Cascadden and Wally Laframbois took third. Don Ames had high score at Wednesday Night Pepper. Evelyn Vivier had the most Peppers and Mavis Law was low. Winners at Thursday Night Bridge were Pauline Olafson and Diana Dennis.

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Around the track at South Buxton Raceway

Pictured above is Windsor’s Jamie Beaulieu on the track Saturday night at South Buxton.

submitted by Mike Bennett The wins just keep on coming – and his trophy case just keeps on collecting more hardware. Joel Dick extended his incredible run of success by winning the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds mid-season championship at South Buxton Raceway on Saturday night. It was Dick’s sixth straight feature win, topping the streak of five wins in a row to start the 2014 season. “So far so good, we’re out here to do the best we can and try to better ourselves every week,” Dick said of his winning streak. Saturday’s win was a little tougher than last week, when he started in the front row and led all 20 laps. Dick started inside on the fourth row. He moved into fourth on lap five and pulled into second one lap later thanks to a strong run on the outside after a restart. The reigning series champion followed Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr. for the next 11 laps before taking the lead with nine to go.

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top five. Wheatley’s Justin Mills finished sixth, Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano was eighth, Windsor’s Rick Harrison ninth and Belle River’s Mario Toniolo was 10th. Cottam’s Rob Quick was three laps away from winning the Tirecraft MiniMod mid-season championship when he suddenly slowed, allowing Dresden’s Matt Sorrell to get by to take the victory. “Something happened in the ignition ... what was there, three laps left?” said a disappointed Quick, who led the first 22 laps but was also passed by Blenheim’s Kyle Hope to finish third. Essex’s Tom Reimer finished eighth, with Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano and Dylan Wolters 12th and 13th. Windsor’s Gerald Underwood won his heat race for his first checkered flag of the season while Quick won his heat. Dale Glassford won the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models mid-season championship as the Ridgetown driver has owned all seven feature races in the class this season. Chatham’s Jake Hooker won the Tirecraft Sport Stocks mid-season championship, as the 14-year-old led all 25 laps for his second straight and third feature win of the year. Kingsville’s Rob Young, the series points leader, finished third with Essex’s Dillon Moody fifth, Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis sixth and Windsor’s West Bertozzi

Pictured above is driver Joel Dick and his girlfriend Marcie Burling celebrating his Modified Mid-Season championship on Saturday at South Buxton Raceway.

seventh. Windsor’s Jamie Beaulieu led all 17 laps to win the Autotech Bombers midseason championship. Kingsville’s James Kelly protected his division lead with a third-place finish while Maidstone’s Murray Morrison was seventh. South Buxton will host ‘Quad Memorial Night’ this Saturday with four memorial feature races.

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