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Essex Fun Fest 2014 – vibrant, festive and back in business
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by Sylene Argent and Essex Free Press staff The Essex Fun Fest committee made a dedicated effort this year to revitalize the Fun Fest and the results were impressive. There were more rides, more attractions, more vendors and more entertainment simply more to see and do at this yearÕ s Fun Fest. There was a compact new layout with a good flow, the return of the outdoor stage and the Essex BIA car show was once again held on Main Street. Even Mother Nature
cooperated, as the promised weekend-long rain never really came, falling hard early Sunday morning but clearing by the time the festival gates opened. The committee took the comments and concerns of residents to heart when they planned the summer festival. The main thing was to ensure that there was plenty to do. Essex Councillor Morley Bowman is co-chair of the Fun Fest committee and has been active in organizing the Fun Fest for the past 27 years. He was very pleased
with the results this year, after a lack luster 2013. Ò We brought the family back into the family fun fest,Ó he said on Monday morning, Ò from that aspect it was a tremendous success. Ò [The members of the festival committee] are extremely happy with it. EverybodyÕ s tired, but everybodyÕ s got smiles on their faces.Ó There were many changes made this year to the festival format and layout at the fairgrounds and he thought all the changes were for the better. Ò We have to keep changing,Ó he said. He co-chairs the festival with Janet Onions, but he stressed the festival is the result of a team effort that includes not only the other committee members but also many volunteers. Ò Those people put hours and hours into this festival. You just canÕ t measure that.Ó He said that people came forward to assist with the festival this year that helped breathe new life back into it. One of those was Joe Garon who was at the forefront, spearheading the effort. Ò Overall I thought there was something for everybody, something for
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Essex Deputy Fire Chief Rick Malott and Fire Chief Ed Pillon show off the refurbished Sutphen fire truck.
by Sylene Argent Last week Essex Fire & Rescue was excited to finally receive a
refurbished Sutphen fire truck it has been trying to acquire since 2011 from the City of Windsor.
This vehicle will be stationed at Essex Station # 1 and will be ready for service in the new future.
Before this vehicle can put into action, Essex Firefighters will familiarize themselves
with it. What is special about this emergency response vehicle is that it is a 70’ platform truck that will help keep firefighters safe when responding to an emergency situation as these first responders will not have to climb a ladder, but will be able to be elevated in the truck’s bucket. It will be in service sometime in midJuly. This unit, Essex Fire Chief Ed Pillon noted, offers Essex Fire & Rescue many modern technologies. It has a 1,500-gallon unit pump, foam capabilities, and the 70’ hydraulic ladder with a platform. “This unit will greatly enhance the fire protection capabilities of Essex Fire & Rescue in the urban area of Essex [Centre] and throughout
the whole municipality,” Pillon said. The ’81 fire truck this newly obtained truck will replace will be put up for sale, Pillon said. The Harrow station also has a 95’ platform truck. The Municipality of Essex should be commended for enhancing the fire service, Pillon commented. Purchasing and refurbishing this older unit as opposed to obtaining a new vehicle offers great cost savings, Pillon said. A new unit would cost around $1 million. This unit costs around 20 percent of that and comes in considerably under what was expected.
Essex appoints Economic Development Officer submitted to the EFP The Town of Essex is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Miskovsky to the part-time contract position of Economic Development Officer. Miskovsky will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Town’s economic development programs and initiatives for business retention, promotion, marketing and expansion. Miskovsky has over 25 years of experience in economic development and entrepreneurship, serving as Economic Development Officer for the Municipality of Leamington for 14 years prior to her retirement last year. Since then, she has been working part-time for the Windsor-Essex Economic Development Corporation providing business startup consulting services through the Small Business Centre location in Essex. Miskovsky is a graduate of the University of Windsor and holds an Economic Development Certificate from the University of Waterloo. Essex Chief Administrative Officer Russ Phillips is looking forward to having an Economic Development Officer on staff. “One of Anne’s primary responsibilities upon arriving will be to work with Council, the administration, and the broader community in
developing programs for business retention, promotion and expansion,” says Phillips. “She will be tasked with identifying and recruiting businesses, as well as acting as an advocate for business in Essex.” Miskovsky is looking forward to the challenge. “I am delighted to join the Town of Essex as Economic Development Officer,” she says. “Town staff and council have undertaken a great deal of work setting the stage for growth and development and I look forward to helping implement these plans. As a resident of Essex I have a vested interest in the success of our community.” Miskovsky’s appointment takes effect on Monday, July 14.
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Memorial arena review shocks potential user-groups by Sylene Argent Essex Council hosted a special meeting at the Essex County Civic Centre on Monday, July 14. This meeting revealed the structural, mechanical, and electrical update and results from the review of the old Essex Centre arena structure. The review was prepared by the CCI Group. For long-term use of 15-20 years, it is estimated that bringing the arena into a usable condition would cost over $4 million. The review was conducted after the Essex Ravens Football Club (with the Harrow Hurricanes) and the Southern Ontario Military Muster (SOMM) group approached Council in March and April to propose obtaining the Memorial Arena for dry use purposes. The Ravens/ Hurricanes group wanted to transform the structure into an indoor training facility with turf that the community could also use. SOMM hoped to transform it into a military museum to house military vehicles. At the April 22, Council meeting, Council approved appointing CCI to prepare a Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Review of the facility. It had been used for hockey up until the end of this season. Director of Community Services Doug Sweet submitted a related report on the
subject, stating under the Regulations of the Ontario Health and Safety Act, professional engineers need to be hired to carry out structural investigations and prepare reports on the structural adequacy of arena facilities. Arenas are required to have structural reviews done every five years. While assessing the structure, mechanical, and electrical components of the Memorial Arena the review also explored what would need to be done so that the facility could be used for another 15 to 20 years as a dry use facility. The report was completed on June 4 and was forwarded to SOMM and the Ravens/ Hurricanes. Sweet noted that at this point the two proponents were asked to review the report and indicate if they wanted to be a delegate at the July 14 meeting to discuss their proposals and business plans if they still wished to move forward. SweetÕ s report stated the CCI GroupÕ s review results conclude that the wood-framed roof structure is in good condition, but around $4.4 million will be required over the immediate and long-term to ensure the safe use of the facility and to meet current building codes. This amount included recommendations on the fire and life safety issues and the barrier free requirements that would be needed.
The report recommended all work should be completed by 2015 at an estimated cost of $4.4 million. Neither SOMM nor the Ravens/Hurricanes group submitted a request to be a delegate at the meeting, however representatives from both groups were in attendance. Sweet noted that it was hoped these proponents would have submitted a plan for the meeting. A representative with CCI Group said the arena does not comply with the building code. He said there are cracks in the exterior wall and water leaking through the foundation walls. There is also mold and mildew. He noted that it was CCI GroupÕ s opinion that these unsafe conditions should be removed if it were to be used for the next 15-20 years. Councillor Sherry Bondy said that everything noted about the building is a strong case not to repurpose, unless someone came up with money. Maybe a dome or something could be incorporated for use on the property. She didnÕ t want any costs or liability to the Essex taxpayers. She
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wants to make a decision sooner rather than later on what should be done to the facility. The representative from CCI Group noted the facility could open to meet the building code for around $2.5 million, but that would not be a longterm solution to keep the facility running for 15-20 years. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said if a building can be repurposed, it should be. He thinks every effort should be done to repurpose the facility. Council gave the Ravens/Hurricanes group and the SOMM group an opportunity to speak about the arena. Glen Mills, President of the Essex Ravens Football Club, said he had sent an email asking what exactly had to be done, which he claimed no one replied to. He said the club had a couple of engineers look at the report and was told some of the numbers were inflated. Mills noted they did not prepare a business plan because he wasnÕ t going to waste anyoneÕ s time as a new facility could be built for the amount of money purposed.
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IÕ ve been covering the Essex Fun Fest now for around 20 years and IÕ ve attended it for much longer. When I was a child, it was the Soybean Fest. I still remember the rabbitÕ s foot, cap gun and string necklace I either bought or won there way back when. I found that old rabbitÕ s foot when I was cleaning out the old family homestead. It had been reduced to cardboard with a few bits of fake, blue fur still on it. I have no idea what happened to the cap gun or string necklace. One of the first things I covered as a “young,” cub reporter was the Essex Fun Fest. I sat next to the Kingsville ReporterÕ s Nelson Santos as we covered the Fun Fest King and Queen contest. He had a few years under his belt at the time, so I guess he was the veteran of the pair. With such a long connection to the townÕ s festival, I’ve seen its ebbs and flows, its ups and downs. I’ve made some great memories at it and itÕ s provided me with a lifetime of smiles and laughs. The past few years, IÕ ve grown concerned about the Fun Fest. It seemed to lose steam when the new arena was built and I was afraid it didnÕ t have too many years left in it. This year changed all that. The festival had real vibrancy and life to it. There was a lot of positive energy downtown and on the festival
grounds. The old smiles returned and so did the laughter. The Fun Festival was back. I want to tip my hat and congratulate the Festival Committee and the volunteers that made it happen. You are all to be commended on an exceptional job. I salute the committee co-chairs, Morley Bowman and Janet Onions. And I especially want to recognize the effort of Joe Garon. He did a great job in building up enthusiasm for the festival. One thing I also want to do is tank the people of Essex Centre and the surrounding area who went down to the fairgrounds, went to the car show downtown and stuck around town for the weekend. You didnÕ t give up on the festival. You came out and you lent it your support. And thatÕ s key. Great effort Ð and the committee and volunteers put forth that great effort Ð should always be met with great enthusiasm. Sometimes we can want for enthusiasm, but that didnÕ t happen this past weekend. The enthusiasm was there. And itÕ s that positive change of attitude that can ensure that not only our summer festival is successful, but everything else we put our minds and hearts to can be successful as well.
Letter to the Editor I just read the comment from Councillor Bondy concerning the planting of a tree line to separate our property from the parking lot of the Harrow Soccer complex in a recent article by Fred Groves about my sculpture garden, just beside the same complex. I have some questions about the variety of trees that the municipality wants to plant there as a barrier. For those of you unfamiliar with the problem, here it is. The municipality built an 1100 feet parking lot directly beside our farm. There is no demarcation of any kind. Our farm is down wind from the soccer parking lot. Our lawn meets their lawn. The municipality found the way to build a large fence all the way to the back of the complex and fenced our
irrigation pond. Our irrigation pond was there way before the money came in from the federal government to build the complex. One day, it was a cornfield and the next the machinery arrived. ThatÕ s how we learned about it. Will the trees stop all the trash dumped in the area of the parking lot that the prevalent wind brings on our property every time, which includes plastic bottles, plastic wrappers, discarded cigarette packs, used diapers, etc. All this ends up on our farm. I have to clean it up or let it pass through and let it stick to my neighborÕ s fence. Will the tree fence let the sunshine reach my small berries and nut plantations, mere feet away from the property line? Will the municipality compensate me for
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - New street names Names of streets in the Tully subdivision are obvious; such as Woodview and Meadow Lane, but the subdivision was named TulleyÕ s because it was built on the Tully farm; only there was a mistake in the spelling. There was no E in the family name. In that area of streets where the UAW housing was built, both Edward and Michael were names for Mayor Michael but his name was Edmund. Patrick was the name of one of the officials for the housing unit. One more area is the extension of Irwin Avenue. For heritage reasons I think the area from Brien to the Pentecostal church should be Toll Gate Road. When the
man who owned the toll gates made a trip to Toronto a group of men built that strip that leaves Talbot and curves around to what is now Irwin, then ended at Brien. A Toronto trip took about three days then, and that stretch of road was built as one of the fastest roadbuilding jobs ever known. They were making a route to go around the tollgates. The story is in the Three Rs. The only other street that I can explain the name of is Dowswell. It is named for a beloved public school principal, J.A. Dowswell. Oh yes, in that court near the nursing home there is Margaret Brown to honour the first woman councilor. HereÕ s hoping someone has more information for us.
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Essex Town Council Notes for Monday, July 14 by Sylene Argent Rock N Rodeo Review Christine and Gerard Bernauer, organizers of the Rock N Rodeo event that took place at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village in May, approached Council to share the successes of the event. In addition to the New Holland Elite Rodeo Performance, the event also offered the famous dog race, a point sanctioned SOTC speed show, a petting zoo, performances from the Canadian Cowgirls, and a horse round up where local horse enthusiasts demonstrated different disciplines and breeds of horses. She thanked Council for its support. Mug Run to expand to festival Ryan Raymond of the McGregor Mug Run and Craft Festival approached Council hoping the
municipality would declare his event as one of significant municipal interest so he could hold the event again this year. This yearÕ s event will be a 5km run on September 13 at Co-An Park. The road race will expand to include a craft beer festival that will feature 10 breweries. Live entertainment will be on site. He explained he moved to Toronto 11years ago, but puts the event on to benefit his hometown. Spay and Neuter Voucher Program Essex moved the recommendation to transfer up to 60 of the spay and neuter vouchers for cats and dogs of low income families to the free roaming cat voucher program. Multi-Year Accessibility plan Council moved the recommendation that the Multi-Year Accessibility
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people to do at all times,Ó Garon said of this yearÕ s fest. Ò WeÕ re getting good reviews.Ó Like Bowman, Garon was appreciative of the volunteer help. He was also appreciative of the help from the town workers. Ò We could never do it without the workersÕ help,Ó he noted. He said that this weekend was a great start and he hopes to see some changes implemented next year. A lack of volunteers is a concern, Garon said, pointing out that the work fell on too few sets of shoulders this year. Ò It would be nice to build up a solid, large core of volunteers next year to help with that,Ó he said. Other changes he is looking at is having as much free parking as possible close to the festival grounds. He hopes that there will be electrical service to allow the food vendors to be close to the grassy area
and more tables there for people to eat and rest. He would like more signage and possibly a park map near the front gate that would show festival-goers where all the attractions were. On Saturday evening, prior to the entertainment taking to the Unifor Local 444 stage, Essex Mayor Ron McDermott commended Bowman, Garon and all the members of the committee for their work in revitalizing Essex CentreÕ s summer festival. In addition to offering a packed itinerary, the committee chose to promote physical activity and healthy living through the festival. This was apparent in the eventÕ s theme, Ò Get Fit, Essex!Ó Throughout the weekend fairgoers were able to visit the Ò Fit ZoneÓ where an array of specialists offered insights and tips on how to care for oneÕ s body,
mind and spirit. Kim and Ken Dennison of Onyx Fitness Solutions headed up this new festival feature. They hope to build on it next year and into the future, as it also creates a great social atmosphere. The Dennisons thanked the presenters, such as Chittle Sports Academy, Essex Belly Dance, Essex Physical Therapy, Essex Pharma Care, Windsor Express and Dressed by Olive oil tasting. Participants also had a chance to try Zumba and there was a nutrition seminar available with Tonia Radu. Also new to the Fun Fest this year was the CIBC Kids Zone for the youngsters, complete with a bouncing castle, sand pit, and bubble makers. Just outside of the Kids Zone, there were pony rides available. The 2014 Essex Fun Fest officially kicked off Friday evening with downtown sidewalk sales that continued on Saturday. The gates to the Festival also opened at this time, allowing early bird thrill seekers an opportunity to take a spin on the rides offered through the Carter Shows Midway, which featured more rides this year. There were also many vendors on site offering up unique items for sale as well as plenty of food and drink. Also on Friday, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) hosted the annual youth dance for youth aged 10-14 inside the Shaheen Community
Room. This area was later used throughout the weekend for BINGO offered by the Essex RetireesÕ Social Club. There was plenty of entertainment over the weekend on the Unifor Local 444 Main Stage. On Friday night, Elton Rohn paid tribute to Elton John with the accompaniment of a full band. On Saturday, entertainer Bill Nuvo wowed his crowd with his illusions. Paying Cash paid tribute to the man in black, Johnny Cash on Saturday afternoon, which was followed by a Bon Jovi tribute featuring Bon Jovi Forever later in the evening. On Sunday
night, the Mike Ure Band took to the stage to round out the weekend lineup of entertainment. Essex resident and Rotarian Neil McBeth was presented with the Citizen of the Year Award on the Unifor Local 444 main stage on Saturday evening. Late Saturday morning, the Essex Fun
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Fest parade made its way down Talbot Street, heading towards the fairgrounds. The parade was in keeping with the Fun Fest theme, Ò Get Fit, Essex!Ó and there were many interesting floats. The top floats were selected for special recognition.
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the loss of growth due to their shading of my cultures? Will it stop anyone from crossing the tree line to splurge on our berries or nuts when theyÕ re ready? I donÕ t think so. Had the councillors gone there to assess the situation, there would not be such an inadequate idea uttered. People came and took dumps behind my cedar hedge. Will I have to clean up some other loads of free fertilizer from behind the proposed municipal tree line, courtesy of a taxpayer in some intestinal hurry? The 15-foot hedge doesnÕ t stop anyone. You think your tree line will? People came and dumped diseased potted plants on our farm among the hazelnuts bushes. Will the proposed tree line protect me from other dumping of this kind? I think it will only make it easier to do. Will a tree line protect me from anyone who decides to take a swim in our pond, to cool off after playing some soccer? Last time, the municipality got on record to tell us that we were liable for any problem that might arise. This is a farm and we are not required to fence our irrigation pond. It would also be impractical. Anyone can now drive directly into the pond from the municipal parking lot. Any confused senior (not necessarily an elected one) can take a wrong turn and end up in the pond. Our liability, the council says on record. On the good side, a tree line would probably stop the municipality from dumping its calcium chloride laden snow
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on my seedlings as they did last winter, passing just beside the Ò No trespassingÓ sign. Not that the red marker that the municipality installed to delineate the properties did any good. They almost drove over it when dumping their dirty snow on my (now dead, of course) currant seedlings. I even had to deal with several garbage bags that came with the calcium chloride slush. I have been told that some councillors are farmers too. How would they like having their growth areas blocked by shade, trash dumped on their cultures, diseased plants thrown among their orchards or groves? HavenÕ t heard from them. So, tell me councillors, what species of tree will address these questions about shade, human excrement and intrusion coming to our farm courtesy of the municipality? I have a degree in biology. Feel free to explain at length. I suppose itÕ s better politics to try to get on the good side of the wineries, using taxpayer money to connect them with a bike path. There is always the chance that one of the cyclists might buy a bottle of wine. Good for the e-co-nomy, right? Another question that pops up is the following. Would the municipality plant a tree line just beside a winery, blocking the sun from reaching their precious vines?
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In the Commercial category, Vita Leisure Pool and Spa was selected as having the best theme, Essex Belly Dance was chosen as the most original float, CathyÕ s Dance School received the most entertaining award, and CIBC received the achievement award. In the non-commercial division, Off Kilter Equine Entertainment took home the best theme award, Essex Optimist was awarded the most original, the most entertaining award went to the Windsor Optimist Youth Band, and the achievement award was presented to EZE Riders. Directly after the parade, classic and custom vehicles lined both sides of Main Street, taking part in the Essex Centre BIA Classic Car Show. Those interested in gardening headed to Essex United Church to explore the Essex & District Horticultural SocietyÕ s Essex Fun Fest Flower Show. On Sunday, residents took part in the 5KM Family Fun Walk/ Run, the Essex Animal HospitalÕ s 14th Annual Essex Fun Fest Pet Show and the Horseshoe
Tournament. Matthew Romaine Laughtertainer entertained youth in the CIBC Kids Zone and area youth competed in the Rise 2 Fame Youth Talent Search Presented by TD Canada Trust. On Sunday afternoon, fairgoers surrounded the ring to cheer on the wrestlers with Classic Championship Wrestling, who visited the festival for the second year in a row. New features to the Fun Fest was the SISCAR Racing Experience, which allowed many fairgoers to hop inside one of these simulators to see what it would be like to drive a race car. Fairgoers were able to capture their Fun Fest memories in the Royal
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Bank Photo Booth and the Cra-Z-Crew BMX Extreme Stunt Show performed six shows over the weekend for captive audiences. On Sunday evening, the Essex Fun Fest presented the Karaoke Contest. After dusk on Sunday, the Fun Fest wrapped up with the annual fireworks finale sponsored by Countryside Chrysler Dodge, Ken Knapp Ford and Dave Hitchcock Chevrolet. For the first time in the festivalÕ s history, a $2 admission was charged at the main gate. Bowman said the fee helped offset the cost of offering great entertainment to the community at a low cost. He noted there were also many sponsors that helped offset costs as well. • The winners of SundayÕ s mornings horseshow tournament were: 1st place, Lionel Ouelette and Jack Clifford; 2nd place Kinger and Russ McLean; and 3rd place Jason Allison and Bob Guilbeault.
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Talent search helps youth rise to fame
by Sylene Argent Every youth has a dream, and sometimes those dreams can come true. At the Essex Fun FestÕ s 2014 Rise to Fame Youth Talent Search local youth displayed their talent, and there were plenty of stars on stage on Sunday afternoon, singing and dancing. The annual event
was an opportunity for the youth to share their skills and talents with friends, family, and the community. It was also an opportunity for them to advance their respective careers, as the talent search was a qualifying event for the Western Fair talent competition in London in September. The contestants competed in two
categories: junior, for the younger competitors, and youth. Longtime Rise 2 Fame Youth Talent Search competitor Kate Brochert of Amherstburg traded her usual place beneath the limelight as a competitor to become this yearÕ s event coordinator. She was pleased to take on the role of operating the event with the help of a group
of dedicated and hardworking volunteers. Ò Everybody did an excellent job,Ó Brochert said of the contestants. She was pleased with this yearÕ s turnout and hoped to branch out to attract different talents for next yearÕ s event. In the junior division, the judges selected vocalist Emma McDonald as the first place winner. Miranda Redmond and Sarah Misiasz placed second and third, respectfully. They will move on to compete at the Western Fair along with Aviv Cohen and Summer E. In the Youth Division, Kyle Brochert took home a first place for his instrumental piano playing, while Emily Holden took second for her dance routine and Rebecca Mickle placed third for her vocal talent. Contenders Alexa Carroccia and Jessica Pouget will also move on.
Neil McBeth is Citizen of the Year 2014
On Saturday night, prior to the eveningÕ s entertainment, Heritage EssexÕ s Bill Gay called Essex resident Neil McBeth up onto the Unifor 444 main stage as McBeth was declared EssexÕ s Citizen of the Year 2014. Gay said that McBeth was being recognized for the Ò outstanding work he has done in the community.Ó McBeth, a retired teacher with the Greater Essex County District School Board, is best known today for his work with Rotary, locally and on the international level. He became a member of the Rotary Club of Essex in 1985 and in 1989 was club President. Three times he has been recognized as the Essex Rotarian of the year. He has continued to work diligently with Rotary and has been a driving force behind many Rotary efforts, at home and abroad. Some of the Rotary projects that Neil played a large part in include the improvements at SadlerÕ s Park, promotion of literacy through local libraries, assistance to the Essex Youth Centre, Adventures in Citizenship (that allow students to visit Ottawa), work on the ChildrenÕ s Safety Village, and more. At the international level he has done work in Nigeria, Haiti, India and Ethiopia. Ò I want to take the opportunity to thank the committee for selecting me,Ó he said on Saturday night. Ò I couldnÕ t do the things I do in the community without the support of my wife, Cheryl.Ó The Citizen of the Year award is given out through a partnership of Heritage Essex Inc., the Essex Knights of Columbus, the Rotary Club of Essex and the Town of Essex. The first Citizen of the Year award was presented in 1978. McBeth is the 38th person (or group) to receive the award. The Citizen of the Year banquet will be held in NeilÕ s honour on Saturday, October 25 at the Holy Name Church parish hall. • In next week’s edition we will have a full article on Neil McBeth
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Fun Fest crowd enjoyed Keeping Fit at the Fun Fest big bike stunts Photo by R. James Frith
by Sylene Argent For the first time, the Essex Fun Fest played host to the Cra-Z Crew BMX Stunt Show. The Cra-Z Crew was busy over the weekend as they Put on six shows - three on Saturday and three on Sunday. The Cra-Z Crew BMX Stunt Show members are mainly from the Ottawa area. Member Ben Kaufmann said the company was started
23 years ago when its owner was hosting shows in the parking lot of his neighbourhood grocery store with a group of friends. Kaufmann said it takes years of careful practice to get to the level the Cra-Z Crew Stuntmen are at. During the show, the group stresses safety and sends positive messages out to the youth in the audience, such as to always wear their helmets
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and to follow their dreams and passions. Through this, the riders enjoy being positive role models for their young spectators. This was the group’s first appearance in Essex and they have performed their stunts and tricks all over Canada, the US, and in China. They were also semi-finalist on Canada’s Got Talent. Being a part of the Cra-Z Crew BMX Stunt Show, Kaufmann added, is a lot of fun. They were thankful to be invited to be a part of Fun Fest and to Libro Credit Union as the event sponsor. They were impressed with their captive audience in Essex. “It was a great crowd here. Everyone loved it,” he said.
by Sylene Argent After the early morning rain clouds parted, over 30 people laced up their running shoes to take part in the first annual Essex Fun Fest 5KM Family Fun Walk/Run. The inaugural event was hosted on the track at Sadler’s Park and pond area. Ken and Kim Dennison of Onyx Fitness Solutions presented the event and Concours Mold Inc. was the sponsor. This year’s event proceeds will go to the Essex Area Food Bank. Because the walk offered an opportunity for families to participate in an event that promotes fitness and supports the Food Bank, Kim said it was a win/win for the community. To enter into the run, families were asked to forward a monetary donation or non-perishable food items to the food bank. Kim was happy with the community
support for this first Family Fun Walk/ Run. As many families may have stayed indoors on Sunday morning due to the weather, organizers are planning to host another event on July 27. The Yoga planned for the Fun Fest weekend will be held at this time also. Donations for the Essex Area Food Bank will continue to be collected until that time. Organizing the walk and the Fit Zone at the Essex Fun Fest site was something the Dennisons wanted to do to give back to the community they grew up in. Ken thanked the walk’s participants for their support. The annual walk, Kim said, will have a different beneficiary each year. The Dennisons plan to open the doors of Onyx Fitness Solutions in Essex Centre, in the Victoria Plaza, in early August.
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“I am quite frankly getting very, very tired with this town and the way they do business with youth in here…I am frustrated,” he said. He wondered how the arena was able to operate for around three years after the new facility had been built with no issues. Councillor Morley Bowman said Essex Council has a history of working with other groups and organizations in joint ventures. The Ravens have been in the municipality for a number of years and is an exceptional organization, he said, adding that he’d rather see the town work with the Ravens, whether it’s for a facility or land, to put up a proper facility that would make everyone proud. Money is always an issue, but those issues can be worked out, he said. Councillor Randy Voakes still wants to sit down with both proponents about repurposing opportunities. And after having a dialogue and if the decision is to tear it down, there is a piece of land there that possibly could house an affordable dome. He told the proponents to try and stay optimistic. Linda Iler of SOMM commented the group has been busy planning the August Military Muster. It would be sad to see the historical building that “some of our fathers who were WW2 veterans helped build for this town” get torn down. She fears the loss of the building may jeopardize the Military Muster being held in Essex Centre again next year. Another issue Iler pointed out is that the Town hadn’t indicated whether it wanted to sell the facility or lease it, and not knowing that makes it difficult to make a business plan. Council voted to meet again on the issue at the August Council meeting. Council could then make a decision on what to do with the facility at that time.
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Flower Show brings colour to Fun Fest
Roberta Hernandez , Lynn Imeson, and Sandy Ellenor were recognized for their flower and herbal arrangements in the Essex & District Horticultural Society’s Fun Fest Flower Show held at Essex United Church on Saturday.
by Sylene Argent There were plenty of colours and beautiful arrangements at the Essex United Church on the Fun Fest Saturday afternoon as the Essex & District Horticultural Society hosted its 40th annual Flower Show. Club president Roberta Hernandez was thrilled to welcome this yearÕ s entrants to the show where their flowers and herbs,
and creative arrangements, were assessed by a panel of judges in this yearÕ s competition, which had a “wild, wild west” theme. Each year the show features a different theme to change the flavour of the competition and challenge the creativity of the contestants. The show offered many categories that area green thumbs could enter their favourite flowers or
arrangements into. Anyone who wanted to enter the competition, Hernandez said, was welcome to do so. She was surprised to learn the judges picked her entry of Carpet Roses for the Ò Queen of the Show” award, which is like a best in show recognition. Lynn Imeson was awarded Ò Best Flower Arrangement” award for her arrangement that was created to encapsulate the “Cisco Kid” for the “Wild, Wild, West” flower show theme. Sandy Ellenor was also recognized for her top entry in the herbal arrangement category. Hernandez noted that because this growing season has quickly bounced between being hot and cold there were less flowers and arrangements entered into the competition than usual, but considering the weather, she was happy with the overall turnout. The club and its nearly 70 members encourage the community to get involved in not only this competition, but to take advantage of the clubÕ s monthly meetings, which are held locally throughout the majority of the year. The meetings include a guest speaker who leads an educational discussion related to gardening or the environment. This year, the club has hosted meetings that had discussions on topics such as bees and looks forward to one in October where lavender will be discussed. Once a year the club also takes a fun field trip, which is typically flowerbased. This year, the members traveled to see the St. Jacobs gardens. Hernandez hoped the show, through its successes, would encourage more area residents to join the Essex & District Horticultural Society. Joining the club, she said, is a great way to meet new people.
Pet show offers family fun
by Sylene Argent Puppies, and goats, and an emu, oh my! There were plenty of talented furry and feathered creatures at the 14th annual Essex Fun FestÕ s Pet Show on Sunday morning. The Essex Animal Hospital hosted this Fun Fest tradition that area residents and their pets look forward to competing in each year. The Pet Show once again offered its entrants an array of activities, including the hotdog dunk, a photo contest, a bestdressed competition where pets were able to show off their fashion flares, a challenging obstacle course, and the pets were able to show off their best tricks. Some of the dogs jumped through hoops and others offered their handlers a paw for the best trick event. In the best
dressed, youth entrant Kaitlin dressed her dog Fluffy up by added a stuffed cowboy and saddle on the pupÕ s back. The top pets in each category were awarded a gift basket filled with toys and other necessities. Their handlers were also able to take home a well-deserved medal to commemorate their petÕ s prestige and talents. Ò I hope everyone had fun spending time with their pets,” event organizer and a registered veterinary technician with Essex Animal Hospital, Dana Verbeem, said. The friendly competition is designed to create fun for the entire family. The Essex Animal Hospital helps provide the prizes for the event to celebrate the accomplishments of all the entrants.
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Racers head down the ramp at the soapbox derby.
by Fred Groves While the big girls and boys were revving up their engines at the Essex Fun FestÕ s Car Show, future hot rodders were getting a feel for the wheel in Cottam. Saturday morning, the Cottam Rotary Club sponsored an event that the village has never seen before, but is sure to make a return. Backed by Tom Malott, soapbox derby racing returned, and, for several hours, about 30 racers had a chance to win trophies in three different divisions. Ò I want to try and increase the derby exposure. Kingsville had it from 1955 to 1985,Ó said Malott. He said the reason it
stopped was because the cost of insurance was too high and the ramps that the cars go off of were too damaged to continue. So, Malott and his family have gotten behind the sport in a big way. He personally owns 25 of the small cars that have been sponsored by such groups as the Optimists, Knights of Columbus, and Unifor. Ò ItÕ s a sport that boys and girls can compete in together and itÕ s fair. Cars and drivers are the same weight,Ó he said. TomÕ s grandson Brady was the 2010 International World Champion and now at 13, he helps time the races. Granddaughter Meghan is 10 and heading into the Cottam races had
not been defeated, and Kyle Malott was the 2009 Canadian stock champ. Ò ItÕ s a true family sport. In soapbox derby racing you work with the kids and you help build the car,Ó said Tom Malott. In Essex County there were races in Kingsville, Cottam and another one will be held in Windsor in September. Racers accumulate points and if they have enough can qualify for the Canadian championships in Bowmanville. As Kingsville mayor Nelson Santos, who started the races on Saturday by zooming down the track and down Hill Street found out, it takes a lot of focus to keep the small car
in line. A seasoned pro, 12-year-old Michael Elliott of Cottam is racing for his third season and he says he likes it because if you are good enough, you can compete against others from around the world. He also knows what the best strategy is to winning. Ò I look straight ahead and focus on my goal. I keep my head down so the wind goes off my helmet.Ó The Canadian Soapbox Derby Association sanctioned the Cottam Soapbox Derby Races. Malott said the cars come in a kit from a company in Ohio. He puts them together, paints them, and then sets them up the races. He says, Ò I
Championship wrestling attracts big crowd For the second year in a row, the Essex Fun Fest featured Classic Championship Wrestling at the fairgrounds. When the bell rang, signaling the start of the event on Sunday afternoon, many fairgoers were ringside. Young fans, and the young at heart, cheered on their favourites and booed the heelers as the wrestlers went head-tohead. Windsor-born wrestler Phil Atlas was again part of the Classic Championship Wrestling lineup. This entertainer has taken his love of the sport to Japan, Mexico, and all across North America. He will return to the area on August 22 at the Caboto Club to with Border City Wrestling. He hopes his local fans will attend this upcoming show, too, to cheer him on during his match up.
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Future racer Cora Tiessen is behind the wheel.
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Sexton, Shirley Jean (nee huggard) Passed away peacefully at Iler Lodge Long Term Care Centre on June 28, 2014 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Sandra Sexton, Pam (Ron) Hatt, Randy, Curt (Carol Ann) and Craig (Jennifer). Survived by her sister Barb Cowan. Caring grandmother of Terri Grondin, Julie Lachance, Lori Fawdry, Kevin, Ashley and Alyssa Sexton and great grandmother of Brittney and Joshua Grondin, Nolan and Sylvie Lachance and Ursula, Thomas and Esther Fawdry. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Lillian Huggard and sister Betty Thornton (2002). A special thank you to the staff at Iler Lodge Long Term Care Centre for their care and support for mom over the past 13 years. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday. Visitation continued at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot St. S., Essex, on Monday, June 30, 2014 until time of Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Jean’s life. Fr. Dave Boutette officiated. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences and cherished memories can be shared with the family at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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tapping, Richard “dick” Lorne Sr. - Born August 6, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on June 27, 2014 with his family by his side at 69 years of age. Loving husband of Brenda with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage. Predeceased by his father and mother, Reginald (1993) and Lois (2011). Loved father of Rich (Charlene), and Chris (Amie). Papa of Rebecca, Spencer, David, Connor, Rachel, Russell, Zoe, Parker, Late Brooke (2003) and Max. Brother of James (Donna), Linda (Darl) Tennant, Maribelle McAllister and LoAnne (Ray) Goossen and the late Wilfred, late Carol (John) Middel, and the late Kathie (Richard) Ward. Brother-in-law of Helen (Lloyd) Gould, Susan (Barry) Robinson, Gerald and (Pauline) Trombley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dick retired after 37 years in Real Estate. He was elected to Essex Town Council and served as a Police Commissioner. He also volunteered as an Essex Firefighter; the Kinsmen Club and various other committees/ clubs. Dick loved collecting and restoring antique vehicles. He collected clocks and created wood carvings. Visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation, the Hospice of Windsor or the Canadian Red Cross. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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Team Ontario Special Olympicians Paul Miner Jr. and Jordon Miner, along with their parents Joanne and Paul wish to extend a huge thank you to the community for its support. Both the boys returned with medals and wonderful memories from their experience in Vancouver during the Special Olympic National Summer Games. A special thank you to Foodland for hosting a “Bag Your Groceries” fundraiser and to Little Caesars for hosting Memorial verses a “Toonie for Crazy Bread” fundraiser.available Thank you at to all our LaSalle Spirit Special Olympic Team coaches who volunteered thier time and energy to accomplish our goals. This opportunity would not have been possible without all of your generosity. WE appreciate all the prayers, smiles, and well wishes from the entire Essex Community. - Thank you from Paul Jr., Jordon, Joanne, and Paul Miner -
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519-776-4255 Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson Summer worship services continue with our friends from the Harrow Mennonite Church. A warm welcome is extended to everyone to join us each Sunday during the months of July and August. For the month of July, services take place at Harrow United Church beginning at 9:30 am. During August, services will be held at the Harrow Mennonite Church at 9:45 am. Although our Audio Visual Team is taking a well-deserved break during July and August, Dennis Graham has kindly placed a “Summer Messages” icon on our website so that all may continue to enjoy the printed version of Reverend Staples’ weekly messages. We hope you will take the time to read and be inspired as we are each week! Please visit us at: www.harrowunited.org Gess†wood Camp Vacation Bible School is coming to Harrow United Church from August 11-15th! This is open to children ages 5 through 12. Please call our church office at 519-738-4223 for more information. 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 as we welcome Pastor Aaron Thompson, who will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. Join us on Friday, July 25 at 6:00 pm for our next Movie Night featuring Rio 2. All are welcome. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Woodslee Friendship Club We hope our newcomers enjoyed a good time this week and that they will join us again. The winners this past week were: Bernie Belleau, Edna Chevalier, LeRoy Davidson, George Deisbourg, Irene Gignac, Veronica Grainger, Dennis Lavasseur, Jean Matalick, Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren, Mike Renaud, Audrey Stanley, Cecile St. Denis, Juliette St. Pierre, George Sutherland and Helen Zelko. Enjoy this glorious weather and if you need information, call Fran McKim at 519-9619532. Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us on Sundays at 11a.m. for Family Worship led by Lt. Kristen Gray.
Please remember those on our sick and shut - in lists, as they need your prayers, and would appreciate a call or a visit. Thanks to all of you who support our Friday BBQ`s at the Thrift Store. All proceeds go to the Salvation Army Food Bank. This fundraiser will continue thru July and August. Did you know that …last year the Salvation Army visited 181,200 people in nursing homes, prisons, daycare centres and other facilities ? “For a healthier spiritual life, exercise humility and care for others.” Maidstone Cross Our Cemetery Board would like to remind everyone that items such as flower beds, solar lights, hanging baskets shrubs are to be removed from the graves of your loved ones by July 31st unless they are affixed to the headstone. This helps to ensure the safety and proper maintenance of our cemetery. Copies of our Cemetery Bylaws are available from the parish office at the Rectory. Vacation Bible School for ages 3 to 9 years takes place at Holy Name of Jesus parish hall from August 11 to 15. Registration forms are found at the back of the church. It is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Cozy Corners -BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our 10am Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15 am and a nursery is available during service. Last Sunday, July 13th, we enjoyed special music provided by Heidi McLoed on flute and Sally Malcolm on piano. The Door Greeters next Continued on Page 20
by Evelyn Couch Covering our legs An article about nylons brought back memories of what we used to wear as stockings. They were cotton and black although silk stockings were available and very expensive. I didnÕ t have to deal with that for very many years because in 1939 DuPont put nylons on the market. However, it was almost impossible to get them because the nylon was needed to make parachutes for war purposes. Many of us tried to paint our legs with special liquid to make it appear like we were wearing something. Trouble was in getting it on the skin evenly so there were no streaks. Then we tried to put a black line up the back of our leg because the stocking of that day had a seam up the back. That took much more time than putting on our hose, even when we had to wear a garter belt
to hold them in place. The belt had little fasteners hanging from it that we snapped onto the top of the stocking. Somewhere along the way women changed from wearing black stockings to beige coloured ones. I was too young to care but I remember my father telling people his wife was wearing those new beige hose on her legs because he did not want anyone to think she was bare-legged. Those 1939 nylons were a treasure, or so we thought. They easily got a run and there was a little device on the market, similar to a tiny crochet hook that you could use to knit the thread back into place. There was a hinged end that closed to hole the stitch in place as you pulled it up the run. It did leave a tell tale strip and it certainly took a long time to do the repair job. DonÕ t forget they were
expensive and difficult to obtain. Because I worked in the hosiery factory for Harvey Woods, I was able to get nylons, usually seconds. Was I ever lucky! I think they cost $1 a pair and when you think that I was making 18 cents an hour, that was a good chunk of pride required to buy them. They had another problem; if you were wearing a pair when you walked into the exhaust fumes from a car, they melted! Our modern day panty hose were the ultimate. No more garter belts. No more worry that the garter belt would come undone. And all summer long no man cares whether anyone notices whether his wife is not wearing stockings. Anyway, more than likely her legs are covered with slacks if she is not wearing shorts. Is all this part of emancipation?
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the red light in his 1980 Camaro. Brian Goudreau from Tecumseh used a 10.22 second pass in the Bike class to take out the Yamaha of Dean Wilson of Blyth. In the battle of the sleds the winner was TecumsehÕ s Bob Beaudoin and his 2001 Ski Doo which ran a 9.62 at 128 against the sled of Mike McNorton out of St. Joachim. SaturdayÕ s Junior Dragster class winner
was first timer Ryan Boyd from Tecumseh. His PSP dragster ran 10.26 seconds at 60 mph in the eighth mile. SundayÕ s Junior Dragster class final round saw WindsorÕ s Gianni Pizzo defeat AmherstburgÕ s Chelsie Duffy. Luke Schwemler took his Amherstburg based 2014 Mike Boss chassis junior dragster to ruuner-up finishes both days in the Outlaw 330 class.
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Nostalgia Gas winner David Keller followed by Runner-up John Lewis.
submitted: Mark Gubinski The Ontario Nostalgia Drag Racers Association held their annual Ò Nostalgia DaysÓ at the Grand Bend Motorplex. HarrowÕ s David Keller beat WindsorÕ s John Lewis in the Nostalgia Gas class. KellerÕ s 1973 AMC Gremlin ran 10.77 at 119 mph in the quarter mile. In Mod ET MilvertonÕ s Will Steckley got a free win when TecumsehÕ s Malcom Brown turned on
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by Sylene Argent Essex Ravens Football Club head coach Glen Mills and Essex Ravens linebacker Josh Van Roie just returned to the area from the Canada Cup tournament in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan as champions. The Canada Cup U18 football tournament is for all of the top players in the nation. Mills was the head coach of the Ontario
and Van Roie was in the player lineup. Mills noted that nearly every province in Canada was represented in this tournament. In OntarioÕ s first game, the team beat Nova Scotia 36-0. In its second game, Ontario took on the defending champions, Quebec, and beat them with a convincing, 30-16, win. In the final game, Ontario beat host Saskatchewan 27-19 in the finals. Mills said he was given the head coach position last year. Ontario finished third in the 2013 tournament. This year, Ontario took the gold. Mills noted this is the first time the title has been taken back to Ontario in ten years. Being a part of this win
Ò is goodÓ Mill said. Ò I wanted to throw my hat in the ring and give it a shot.Ó RavensÕ Van Roie made the Ontario team. Mills commeted on Van RoieÕ s effort, saying, Ò He did a fantastic job. He worked incredibly hard. He made a crucial catchÉ that led to the winning touchdown.Ó The Ontario team players understood what the goal of the team was and what it was the coaches wanted to accomplish. Ò They did a great job,Ó Mills said of the team working together. The Ontario team included players from all over Ontario. This journey to gold began with a four-day training camp in London. They then headed to Saskatchewan for the Tournament. They returned back to the area on Sunday. Being a part of this tournament is a great opportunity for these youth to show off their talents and ability and many CIS universities had reps there. The 2015 Canada Cup, Mills said, will Ò hopefully be a great opportunity to defend the championship and keep [the title] in Ontario.Ó
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Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis climbs on the roof of her crumbled No. 88 to survey the damage after a multi-car collision that also took out Tyler Lozon (66) of Grande Pointe. - photo by James MacDonald ApexOne Photo
by Michael Bennett MerlinÕ s Eren Vanderiviere led all 20 laps to win his second straight and third Tirecraft Sport Stocks mid-season championship in four years on Saturday night at South Buxton Raceway. Vanderiviere held off MerlinÕ s Steve Shaw from
the drop off the green flag until the checkered waved in a clean race, slowed only by one caution for a three-car crash at the back of the field on lap 12. Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse, who won his first feature since 2010 last week, followed up with a strong third-
place finish. Kingsville’s Rob Young finished fifth, Windsor’s West Bertozzi sixth, RuthvenÕ s Brad Bloomfield ninth and Wheatley’s Steve Clements 10th. CottamÕ s Tiffany Ellis won her heat race but a crash in the pursuit forced her to scratch
from the mid-season championship. BlenheimÕ s Jeff Schives led all 15 laps to win the Autotech Bombers mid-season crown. MaidstoneÕ s Duane Malcolm finished second and ChathamÕ s Chris Ellerbeck was third in a race that saw only one caution flag, which came with two laps to go. Windsor’s George Rock, who won his first career feature a week earlier, finished seventh. MaidstoneÕ s Murray Morrison was 11th and Kingsville’s James Kelly 12th out of the 17 starters. ChathamÕ s John Pinsonneault survived two early race incidents to win the Tirecraft Mini-Mods mid-season championship. Pinsonneault took the lead on lap seven when he was running second and the leader Brett Hope, of Blenheim, spun onto the infield. Kingsville’s Larry Hart and ChathamÕ s Rick
Balasin finished second and third in a race that was slowed by six cautions and was shortened to 17 laps because of the time limit. CottamÕ s Rob Quick finished second but was penalized two positions for jumping the green on a restart with two laps to go and was credited with a fourthplace finish. Kingsville drivers Dylan Wolters and Norm DeSerrano
finished 10th and 11th and AmherstburgÕ s Denver Orum was 13th in the 21-car field. Rain started falling moments after the checkered flag waved, ending the race night. Double features will run next weekend to make up those postponed by the rain.
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study was 6. There will be two sessions before the group goes to see the movie Noah, after which there will be a summary. Genesis chapter 7 will be under study for July 24 and Chapter 8 for August. Our pastor Jim Hatt is leading the Noah study. Everyone is welcome to join the study group. Continued from Page 17
Sunday are Lynn and Randy Poissen. The Elder on Duty is Margie Tofflemire and Lock-Up is Gerry Farough. On Sunday, July 27, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. We will welcome guest speakers for the month of August. From August 11-16 we plan to have the Sanctuary painted and new lighting installed. St. Paul’s/Trinity Anglican Our summer schedule continues with one 10 a.m. service at St. Paul’s until on July 27. Lisa will be in the office July 23 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will go for worship and lunch at Grace Church, Rondeau Park, on July 30. Let us know if you need a ride. Essex United Church Rain interfered with the Fun Fest worship service Sunday morning, sending it to the Salvation Army Citadel. That was an enjoyable change and worshippers enjoyed having the brass band to lead them in singing the hymns. Lieut. Kristen Gray of the Salvation Army led the service. Our Noah study has started and the Genesis chapter under
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer While I was away visiting my kids and grandbabies in Alberta, our parish said goodbye to a wonderful man, Fr. Chris. Although I missed saying my goodbyes, I will remember my visit on his last birthday. Maidstone and Essex have been truly blessed to have our Irish friend, Fr. Chris. Join us at Holy Name Parish Hall on Monday, July 21 for a K of C Euchre night. Doors open at 6:30pm, games begin at 7pm. The Parish Family Picnic is on August 17th, at noon. See you there...rain or shine! Life Teen (high school age) are warned to bring clothes they do not mind getting dirty on July 20th & 27th. Mass at 7pm with fellowship, food and fun to follow. Bring a friend! Vacation Bible School is scheduled for August 11-15. Contact our parish office for more information. We pray for the sick of the parish and their caregivers: Bill Deehan, June Donovan, George Davidson, John Bart, and John Namespetra. A Pastoral Planning session for the parish will take place this fall. Suggestion cards for your thoughts are on the Info Table for you to fill out.
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Essex Retirees’ Club News Pelee Island trio - A trip to Pelee Island is planned. Signing sheets are on the board. Call the office for details. The regular Bingo games will continue through the summer on first and third Fridays of the month. The next one is July 18. Everyone is welcome. Saturday night euchre was won by Margaret Beneteau, with Mavis Law taking second place. The tie for third spot was between Greg and Tom Kelly Winner of Monday night Pepper was Eileen G. and Shirley Stiers was low Regina Garrod, Mary Lou Chibi, and Cecile St. Denis were in a tie for most peppers. Tuesday afternoon Pepper winners were Floyd Cascadden with most, Georgette in first place, Judy Lane second and Larry Lane at the bottom of the list. At Wednesday night Pepper Lawrence Dobson had high score, Shirley was low, Roger Monchanmp had the most. Floyd Cascadden and Dianna Dennis were the top Bridge players of the week.
Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather has been unsettled this week as we get rain passing through and hot & cool. I guess we are not the only ones with crazy weather because if you watch the national weather it’s very unsettled as well. Happy Birthday Wishes to Pam Holt who I missed last week and this week’s celebrants are Bruce Dunn and Paige Watts is entering the terrible 2’s- Look out now. Also, Chris DeVries, Bonnie Heil and Dan Dunn. Best of Birthdays to all of you.
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Happy Anniversary this week to Gerald & Fern Vincent as they celebrate #56 and to Fred & Shirley Wright as they celebrate #58 and then we have the newlyweds Chad & Bonnie Heil who are celebrating their 19th. Best of wishes to all of you and many more in good health. The Pleasant Valley Community Club card party results for Pepper: Mary Demars, Eileen Ames, Audrey Stanley, George Diesbourg, Keith Dresser and Thomas Allison. Regular Euchre the winners were Elaine Taylor, Audrey Stanley, Eileen Salter, Eileen Ames, George Diesbourg, Don Ames and Ken Salter. Door Prizes to Mary Demars and Thomas Allison. If you enjoy playing cards, come on over and join in for an evening of cards and refreshments follow. Have a great week, everyone! Essex Community Services Are you aged 55+? We need your feedback! We are building a Seniors’ Social Circle to offer our community a variety of educational and health related classes. We want to know what you would like to see! Come and join us for one of 3 focus groups to have your ideas heard: 2 sessions in Essex and 1 in Harrow. Please call Essex Community Services at 519-776-4231 for dates and times, and for more information. HUGE Yard Sale: July 18th & 19th (8am - 2pm) NEW LOCATION:
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4-H Beef Report submitted by Mikayla Nelson On Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 the Essex County 4-H Beef Club held a meeting at the Buis Beef Farm and farm store near Chatham. At this meeting the Brigden 4-H Beef Club joined us and both groups toured the farm together. We first took a hayride through the cattle pasture and learned about what they are fed. Then we made our way to the barn which is used as a feed lot where he fattens the cattle and ultrasounds them to find their optimum killing time. After the tour of the farm we traveled into the store which is located right on the farm where they sell the meat that they have raised on their family farm. We had time to ask questions an have a snack before the meeting was adjourned. We would like to thank the Buis family for hosting this meeting and allowing us to tour your farm! Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Claude Page Get ready for this year’s Impact Bible Day Camp! Kids graduating JK to grade 8 don’t want to miss this week. July 21-25. Time: 8:30am-9:00am Registration, 9am-12pm Activities. Visit www.acmrevivalcentre.com for more details. Restoration House walk-in prayer ministry for those seeking Hope and Healing for physical, emotional needs. Everyone welcome Saturday from 10-1 pm at Woodslee location 2548 County Rd 27.
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Feeling the HEEAT (and some rain) in Tilbury 1953 Chevrolet pickup on Pelee Island since 1981
Allison Ware of the Harrow Eels swims a strong 50m butterfly last Sunday in Tilbury. She was one of 34 Harrow swimmers that competed. Ware also competed in her first open water swim last week. The 12 year old placed 6th in her age group with a provincial time of 38:32.
1953 Chevrolet pickup truck belonging to Rogers family on Pelee Island and parked on their beach
Ralph Rogers of Pelee Island, Ontario, sent me the following email: “Hi Bill. While shopping at Rona in Leamington, you met my son, who was driving our Õ 53 Chevy pickup. The truck and I are the same age and have been together since 1979 when I bought it in Texas from a recently released con who needed money ($400) for community college. It came out of a farmer’s field. I spent a year rebuilding it, then I was transferred from Dallas to Detroit. It had to start and drive to Detroit on its first try. Needless to say, it made it. “The truck has been on Pelee Island in Lake Erie since 1981 and has gone through two full rebuilds and several minor ones. For many years the parts came from other old Chevy trucks that were rusting away in the woods around Pelee. The last full rebuild included changing the front end to a ’79 Camaro and repowering it with a ’62 Chevy 283 V8 that my son rebuilt. My son now attends to its maintenance more than I and for those issues beyond Cutter’s ability, we take it to Pelee Motors where Tom performs miracles. “It’s been both a flat-bed and a step side. It has been blue, primer brown, then blue again and now red. It has been a working truck all its life. It hauls materials, tows boats, and most importantly it is a great cruiser to just circumnavigate the island.” This style of Chevrolet pickup truck first appeared in the summer of 1947 and lasted through to the first part of 1955. It was known as “Advance Design” because it was a striking departure from the older Chev pickups. The headlights were blended into the front fenders, the hood was one-piece and opened from the front, the enlarged cab provided enough room for three adults, the windshield no longer opened from the bottom, and the windshield wipers were on the cowl instead of on the roof. In 1948, the 3-speed gear shift lever was moved from the floor to the steering column. In 1950, these trucks were equipped with tube-type hydraulic shock absorbers that replaced the older lever-action shocks. The most striking new feature in 1951 was the adoption of wing-style vent windows in the doors. In 1952, the old pull-down style of door handles were replaced with push-button ones. The 1953 trucks were the last with the 2-piece windshield, replaced in 1954 with single curved glass. All these Chevrolet trucks are highly collectible today. IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: Ò Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.Ó
by Bill Chapman A little rain didnÕ t dampen any spirits Sunday, as the HEEAT team traveled to their first competitive meet of the season hosted by the Tilbury Vikings swim team. Even the early morning start wasnÕ t enough to dull the mood of the seven teams that attended the meet. With three heats for the first event in the books, it was time for the skies to open up and the wind to pick up. Swimmers and spectators scrambled for any available tent, some of which disappeared with the wind. Once the storm had passed it was full speed ahead and on with the event. Shellee Cook, the coordinator of the Tilbury
meet was pleasantly surprised by the turnout. Ò We had about 160 swimmers from seven teams, and I think it went very well,Ó she said. Erika Chadwick, one of the HEEAT coaches summed up the event for her team this way. Ò I am very happy with the way the meet went. It was a good meet to start out with. All of the swimmers did well. There were no tears, so all in all it was a good day,Ó she said. Harrow brought 34 swimmers of the 60 registered to Tilbury. During a lull in the action in the pool, Cook again stated that she thought the meet had gone well, but added, Ò even though there was a bit of a rain delay, it was still a great day.Ó
Because of the extended rain delay, the usual meet champion award was not handed out but several Harrow swimmers showed well in the standings with Ryan Child leading the way, placing in all five of her events, scoring firsts in four of them and getting a second place nod in the fifth. Other honourable mentions went to Madelyn Kendrick, Collum Vourakes, and Reese Farough. On the horizon for the Harrow Eels, coaches, support staff, and guests, is a busy three-day span. This Saturday, they swim in Glencoe followed by a date in Dutton and they return home to a competition against the Essex Storm and the prestigious Essex Golf and Country Club on Monday.
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provincial athletes giving me Ô High 5Õ sÕ after we were done. The Ontario coaches would offer a Ô High 5Õ which helped me feel more confident when I bowled.Ó • A late rally wasn’t quite enough for the Essex Seniors as they lost 8-6 to LaSalle last week in Essex Senior Baseball League action. Essex trailed 8-2 into the seventh frame before Andy Jubenville had a bases loaded triple to make the game very close. Coach Todd Howson reported that several of the senior players are out with injuries and so midget call-ups filled in. Essex, who plays this Sunday, has added pitcher Chris Choutino. • Congratulations to Essex District High SchoolÕ s Jessica MacPherson who was named to the WECSSAA girlsÕ all-star softball team. The Grade 9 student base this past PASSplayed TIMEfirst IN LINE. year for the Red Raiders. Brothers Paul Miner Jr. and Jordon Miner show off their medals from the Canada • At the Jamieson Golf Special Olympic Games. Tour, former Essex 73Õ s Tyler Pope-Ferguson led by Fred Groves the junior men’s field as It was a gold medal he shot a 72 while Sara winning performance for Essex bowler Jordon Miner. At the Canada Special Olympic Games Cut Down onBritish Litter! Columbia, held in Please recycle thisa newspaper he had total score of 692 points to take first in his division, winning a gold medal in menÕ s singles, a gold overall and a bronze 16 CENTRE ST., ESSEX in the team competition. Older brother Paul, Jr. was www.essexfreepress@on.aibn.com very busy on the track and he collected two bronze medals, one in the 200m and the other in the 400m. Paul Jr. said the adventure was amazing and it was fun to meet athletes across Canada. Jordon added, Ò Vancouver was uplifting and fair, with all the other
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Holland of Essex was the best in the womenÕ s group with an 80. • The Essex 73’s, defending Great Lakes Junior Ô CÕ Hockey League champions, will open their 2014-15 season training camp on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Thursday, Aug. 21. Both sessions go in Essex from 7-9 pm. • It was a tough second round for golfer David Byrne at the Players Cup in Winnipeg. He shot a 79 and failed to make the cut. Earlier this month, Byrne finished tied for 24th as he shot 70-68-68-71 for a minus 11 (277 overall) in Saskatoon. • Batting .337 for the Windsor Selects, EssexÕ s Jeremy Orton will represent Ontario at the Baseball Canada Cup in Saskatoon next month. • Congratulations to EssexÕ s Glen Mills for leading Team Ontario to the gold medal at the Canada Cup football
championships in Saskatoon. Mills, coach and president of the Essex Ravens, was the head coach of the team that beat host Saskatchewan 27-19 Saturday night in the final. Team Ontario played strong throughout the weeklong eight-team event with a 36-0 win over Nova Scotia followed by a 30-6 win against Quebec. • The Woodslee Orioles picked up a pair of wins in Essex County Senior Baseball League action. Tyler Campbell was the winning pitcher and Jordy Davidson had a home run in a 10-1 win over the Harrow Seniors on Thursday. On Sunday, Davidson went 3-for-3 as the Orioles edged LaSalle 10-9. Scott Granger was the winning pitcher and Campbell came in and got the save. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca
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