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Vol. 134

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Community enjoys Harrow Rock N’ Horse Fest

A LOOK INSIDE Red Raiders Graduate Page 3 ________________ Local Artist Unveils Her Talent Page 4 ________________ Leamington Hospice Announced Page 9 ________________ Horse Parade Supports Hospice Page 10 ________________ Local Musician to Perform at Major Festival Page 12 ________________ Streetscape Plan Unveiled Page 19 ________________ Essex Fun Fest Program Page 21-25

Looking For A Good Home Chelsea Keller and her paint horse Moon competed in the Ram Rodeo last weekend.

“KOMO” by Sylene Argent The dust was flying, the horses were moving at full speed, and the cowboys and cowgirls were happy to show off their horseback riding talents over the weekend as Cidermill Farms hosted the third annual Harrow Rock N’ Horse Fest. The event was one way the community pulled together to

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celebrate Canada Day, raise funds and awareness for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, and show appreciation to horses and all the talents they can demonstrate in the show ring. The festivities kicked off with a dash of pink on Friday evening at Cidermill Farms with The Hunter Team Challenge for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. Before taking to the show ring with their trusty steeds, the participants gathered around $4000 in sponsorship pledges, which will support the cancer society. This portion of the weekend festival was free for spectators to enjoy. The festivities continued on Saturday and Sunday afternoon with the Ram Equestrian Jumper Show, which included the fun to watch Hoof and Woof Relay Race and a Derby Cross event that challenged the competitors to combine cross country and stadium jumping into one course. The Hoof and Woof Relay Race combined the talents of horses and canines. Three pairs: a jumper team, a dog and handler, and a barrel racing duo relayed through their own courses and combined their times. The quickest team took home the red ribbon. The cowboy hats and boots were then dusted off and donned on Saturday and Sunday evening as Ram Rodeo stars took to the show ring. The rodeo competitors participated in bareback and saddle bronc riding, barrels and poles,

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Ram Rodeo and equestrian competitors took to the show ring during the Harrow Rock N’ Horse Fest over the weekend.

bull riding, and tie down and team roping events. Trick riders from Encore Trick Riding showed off roping tricks and daring horseback riding stunts. One of the trick riders demonstrated Roman riding where he steadied himself in a standing position with his feet secure to the backs of two loping horses. Ram Rodeo travels all over Southern Ontario, hosting events during the warmer months. The rodeo company also attracts participants from all over Ontario and

Michigan. Chelsea Keller and her paint horse Moon are, what the announcers during the rodeo said, very busy competitors. The team traveled from New Boston, Michigan to compete in Saturday’s breakaway roping, barrel, and pole bending classes. This season marks the second year the duo has followed the Ram Rodeo circuit. Keller said she enjoys the rodeo because it offers her favourite class, breakaway roping. She likes the challenge of roping a calf while traveling at top speed. At any rodeo, before she enters the ring, Keller thinks about all the things she is going to do to bring out her very best. She also always sets a game

plan and forgets about the bad. After the rodeo on Saturday evening, event goers were able to take in the Rock N’ Horse Fest Party, which featured musical guests Jack Connolly & The Gas Station Cowboys and local talent Jody Raffoul. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott and Councillor Bill Baker were present, taking in the festivities on Sunday. McDermott was happy

Essex was one of the stops on the Ram Rodeo Tour as it attracts many people to the Harrow area. Baker added the Rock ‘N Horse Fest is one of the area’s emerging tourism events. The event, Baker added, helps celebrate how significant the horse and riding sector is in the region. The Children’s Wish Foundation was also a beneficiary of the weekend event.

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Senior Red Raiders graduate

by Sylene Argent High school graduation is a time of reflection, a time to prepare to take that next step into the future. Lessons learned inside the classroom and through life experiences helped build the foundation for senior students, helping them decide what path to take having earned their secondary school diploma. Last Wednesday evening, Gym A at Essex District High School was overflowing with family and friends who watched the high school’s senior students receive their diplomas during EDHS’s 128th convocation ceremony. EDHS staff members applauded as the students they guided for the past four years were recognized for meeting or exceeding the level of excellence needed to obtain a high school diploma. Greater Essex County District School Board Trustee Julia Burgess brought greetings and congratulations to the students. She acknowledged the large number of supporters in attendance, saying, “Standing room only. I think this is the hottest ticket in town.” To the students,

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Burgess said, “Well done. You did it. Exams are over. All projects are done and delivered.” The graduates responded with a roar of applause. Now, graduates are headed in many different directions - some to university, some college, and others into the work force. “We always look forward to finding out what your plans are because they are so diverse,” Burgess said. “I know wherever you go after Essex High you are going to be taking with you great friendships that you forged through a very formative time being Red Raiders. Those relationships that you formed will continue to grow, and for many of you, they are going to last a life time.” Red Raiders, Burgess said, have had “the benefit of being educated in a close-knit and a very professional learning community; being nurtured and supported by wonderful staff members who bring many, many talents to their jobs on a daily basis.” passed Burgess advice on to the graduates. “Wherever your talents and studies

carry you, remember to see absolutely every opportunity for personal growth.” She added students should “take some risks. You don’t know what is really there for you if you don’t take some calculated risks to push that personal envelope. There are all sorts of people you need to meet and challenges you need to explore while you contemplate where

that career path is going to take you.” Tony Omar said it has been an honour to be the principal of “this amazing school and a member of such a caring community.” The graduating class of 2013 is a special bunch to Omar. “Four short years ago I became principal of Essex High School, and Continued on Page 5

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Local artist unveils her talent

Priscilla Campbell poses with some of the paintings from her pin-up series.

by Jennifer Cranston The motto of artist Priscilla Campbell’s pinup series of paintings is She Couldn’t be Good. It speaks to living outside of society’s expectations. When it comes to her art

though, Campbell is very good. She was also a good child growing up. “Every woman has an edge, a voice. It’s about not always following what society expects of you, and not conforming,” she

said. The first painting in her series is of a young bride cutting her wedding dress short. Campbell did just that. She married her husband Pete in a short dress and wore hand

painted sneakers. She tries to live life outside the box. She has a bachelor of arts and social sciences and a teaching degree. It wasn’t easy for her at first to embrace her passion for drawing and painting. “I’ve always idealized education and work. It was hard for me to dedicate my time to art,” she said. She thought of it as just a hobby. In the last couple of years she has learned that art and expressing yourself is just as important. It’s all about balance. She credits her parents for teaching her to be herself and to be happy. Campbell has arthritis in 95 per cent of her body and that presented some unique challenges in her

childhood. There were a lot of things she couldn’t do. “My mom was good at helping me find things I was good at and things I could do. She taught me to focus on what I can do rather than what I can’t do,” said Campbell. Her parents were also very good at helping her find ways of doing the things she wanted to do. When Priscilla was six, her mother recognized her daughter’s talent and made her take art lessons. That only lasted a year. She didn’t care for the classes because she wanted to “do her own thing.” In school she took art classes in place of Phys. Ed. The biggest challenge her arthritis presents is a danger of over-doing it. “I’ll find myself standing and painting for a really long time and then I’ll have a flare up the next day,” she explained. She says she has also found alternative methods and techniques that make painting and drawing a little easier. “I may do things differently than other artists, like holding the brush differently or turning the canvass. It’s all part of ‘finding a way,’” she said. She has had both hips replaced. She had started her Christmas pinup painting and her hip became so bad she had to quit to have her second hip replacement. It was a year before she could stand and paint again. When she was able to get back at her art she says she was like a mad woman, painting non-stop. Campbell’s two

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favorite forms of art are oil paint, 1950’s style pin-ups, and her first love, pencil and charcoal portraits. She also does some pin striping and the occasional mural. “It’s so rewarding to capture a person and who they are with just a pencil,” she said. “It’s amazing what you can do with just a pencil and paper.” Campbell encourages people to find and follow their passions. “You can’t be afraid to try new things and you can’t be afraid to fail,” she said. “You learn a lot from failure.” She says if you keep trying new things, you’re likely to surprise yourself. She was convinced that her medium was charcoal, but she found that she was rushing through her work and she needed to try a medium that would slow her down and force her to take time in the process. She tried oil paint because it’s a very slow process as you wait for each layer to dry. “I never thought I’d love it or be able to produce the work I do,” she said. She’s never put on a show or appeared in a gallery. She says she has a really hard time putting price tags on art. With the encouragement of those around her, she is beginning to see that it is okay to charge for her work. Her work can be seen on Facebook.com/PriscillaCampbellCreations and Kijiji.

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Senior Red Raiders graduate... Centre, located in East Sussex, England. She won an entrance scholarship through Queen’s University to help kick off her education. Boer wanted to study in England to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps, who also studied there for a semester. “I’m incredibly excited. It’s a great opportunity,” she said. Boer will get to see Europe and she hopes to see a Shakespeare play performed in England. One day, she plans to use her English skills to get a job editing. Orton has Justin dedicated a large part of the past four years to being involved with a variety of sports teams for EDHS. Some of his high school athletic highlights included being a part of the Junior Volleyball team in grade nine that won the WECSSAA and SWOSSAA championship. Last year, he contended in the EDHS valedictorian Chelsea Lopetrone.

you became my first grade nine class; the first cohort of students I ever watched from start to finish.” He considers himself blessed to see the students reach their graduation day. “You will falter. You will need help from your friends, and yes you might even have to ask your family for help,” he said. Asking for help, however, is not something to be ashamed of, but somebody to rely on when in need, Omar said. After the students received their diplomas, EDHS class of 2013 Valedictorian Chelsea Lopetrone said a few words before sending her classmates off to their chosen futures. It was inevitable, she said, “when we walked through the doors of Essex District High School four short years ago as nervous grade nines, struggling with our locker combinations and trying to maneuver our way

OFSSAA championship for volleyball, basketball, and baseball. This year, Orton and his volleyball teammates earned a bronze at OFSSAA, he said. Recently Orton was presented the Royal Arcanum award that is awarded to the top “A” and “AA” high school athlete in the region. “It was such an honour,” he said. “Even to be nominated was just an unbelievable feeling.” attributes Orton EDHS’s athletic success to the coaches’ dedication. “Essex’s coaches are just unbelievable. They take their time…they put 110

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percent into the teams.” He is excited to start his post-secondary education in the General Arts program at the University of British Columbia, and is later planning to study business. He will suit up as the third baseman for the university’s team, the Thunderbirds. “It’s really an honour,” Orton said, to be able to play with the Thunderbirds. He received a scholarship to sign on with the University. “It’s just unbelievable.” BC, he noted, is a beautiful area.

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guardians of the graduates, Lopetrone said, “Without you none of this would be possible. You have supported us in more ways than you could possibly count.” Lopetrone said it took support from her parents, grandparents, and friends to reach the graduation milestone. It also took a lot of hard work and studying. She played badminton during her high school career, but spent most of her focus on schoolwork. She plans to attend the University of Windsor to study criminology. She plans eventually to learn law and become a lawyer. To continuing and future EDHS students, Lopetrone said not to rush, make new friends, be outgoing, have fun, and enjoy every moment. • EDHS graduate Kyrsten Boer will take her post-secondary education abroad. For her first year of university she will study English at Bader International Study

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Editorial Comment by Jen Cranston Essex at a Crossroads Recently I wrote a series of articles on the economic state and future of Essex Centre. I examined what the municipality is doing to boost the economy and asked business owners about the challenges and perks to operating in Essex. I also looked at the potential for expansion and development in the community. After spending several weeks exploring and covering the subject, the following are some conclusions that I’ve come to. It can be done While working on this series I’ve become aware of where our strengths are, where our weaknesses are. I’ve heard the opinions and comments from every corner of our community. There is a prevailing attitude in this community that “big box” stores would be bad for the business district and change our identity as a small community. If this is something we

are prepared to stand firm on, then the question raised is: How do we bring economic growth into our midst? Small businesses and specialty retail shops make for a vibrant main street. Hopefully the current municipal plan to clean up and beautify our business district with a themed streetscape and a multi-use park near the silos will make it easier for more of these types of businesses to start and grow. Then Essex will be charming and beautiful. Sadly, small retail shops are not big employers and they don’t bring in the money that bigger stores do. If this community is going to thrive, it needs more jobs and more residents with disposable income. Our own residents are working and shopping out of town. Is it reasonable to believe that we can bring people from other communities here to shop? There has been much talk lately about cycle tourism and building a giant mural on the silos. These things may bring some people to town, but the reality is that Essex will never be a huge tourist draw, not in the fashion of Stratford, ON or Frankenmuth, MI. I believe there is a solution to this dilemma. I believe we can keep and

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improve upon the small town charm we all hold dear, while making this town economically viable. Early in this series I spoke to Essex Town Planner Jeff Watson. He said that in about a year the municipality would know if the province would allow industrial development on the south side of Highway #3. This could be the magic ingredient. If we can develop a productive industrial park to complement the limited industry currently in Essex Centre, it will bring jobs to the area without taking from the independent shopkeepers in the business core. In fact the two could feed off of each other nicely. Local people employed in industry would be more likely to shop where they live and work. People who commute to a new industrial park for work are likely to shop in Essex on lunch hours and after work. It doesn’t have to be an “either/or” situation. We don’t have to sacrifice warm, friendly, small town service from our friends and neighbours in favour of jobs and survival. We can have both.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - The creatures in my life I am positive about spiders being among my best friends. They catch all those harmful mosquitoes and other bugs, and provide food for some birds. Every time I see a van with spider eliminator advertised on its sides I want to stop it and make the owner understand how helpful spiders are. There is one big difference as friends go. Although spiders do many good things for me, they do leave an awful mess to be cleaned away and we all know friends don’t do that. Although not many people agree with me about them being friends, yet others consider creatures as friends. Some consider dogs and cats as their friends and they have to clean up after them and feed them as well. Oh yes, there is an argument against mine. You can cuddle a cat and a dog, and a dog will show you affection. I sure don’t want to pet and cuddle a spider and I don’t

think one would respond. I have a terribly difficult time catching them to put them out of the house. You see, they are not the kind of friends I want as visitors. Why? I think you know the answer. I found one today that jumps. It was just a little fellow and it took a few attempts to catch it on the jump. Of course I use a soft cleansing tissue and try not to break any of those fragile legs. That applies in particular to young daddy long legs. Those legs may be stronger than I think because they always manage to run away when I unfold the tissue outside. Obviously they don’t consider me their friend. Why are they in my house in the first place? I’m not certain but I expect we bring some in on flowers, or the recycle bins, or maybe just on us after we have walked under their web unknowingly. You can tell I never kill a spider. I don’t let them stay in my house either.

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Give government something to chew on this summer

By Mark Wales, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Ontario’s MPPs have left Queen’s Park for the summer break and headed home to their ridings. That means the summer barbecue circuit is starting, and bringing plenty of opportunities for our members and rural residents to meet with their local MPPs and have a conversation about agriculture, community and issues that matter on your farm. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture

(OFA) encourages members to get out to local barbecues and constituency offices to build relationships with local politicians and policy makers, and advocate for your farm business and the Ontario agricultural industry as a whole. What better way to start a conversation at a barbecue than talking about local food? The proposed Local Food Act is gaining tremendous popularity among consumers, the provincial government and of course, those of us producing the food

Two injured in barn collapse

Last Wednesday emergency personnel responded to a call at around 11 a.m. in the municipality of Essex. Upon arrival emergency responders learned one person was trapped under wood trusses after the collapse of an existing barn on County Road 12. Two individuals were working on the roof when the barn collapsed, Essex Fire & Rescue Chief Ed Pillon said. Both individuals jumped. One jumped free of the collapse, sustaining two broken bones in the ankle, and the other was pinned. Essex Fire & Rescue personnel, Pillon said, used airbags to slowly lift the trusses and remove the weight off the pinned individual who was alert. The extrication process was slow and took around 20 minutes to ensure no further damage to the pinned individual, Pillon said. It was fortunate the ground was soft at the time, Pillon remarked, or the situation could have been much worse.

to feed this market. The Ontario government clearly supports local food, proposing to allocate $30 million over three years for innovative local food projects. This investment could be the foundation of a more successful and thriving local food system in your area. Developing a provincial agriculture and food strategy will help drive a food system that supports farmers, increases awareness about the impact of eating local and sets targets for public sector organizations. The Local Food Act is more than just food for thought. As farmers, we need to continue advocating for this new legislation to meet consumer demand and create opportunities within our industry for fresh, local food. Nowhere is the need for sound infrastructure investment more evident than at events in local communities. The Wynne government announced a $100 million investment in rural infrastructure to help small and rural municipalities build roads, bridges and other critical services for local communities. Start a conversation with your MPP about

how this investment will be allocated across the province, and what improvements can be expected in your local area. Energy is always a hot topic, and because of the OFA there is a lot of talk about the need for greater access to affordable natural gas throughout the province. Natural gas is nearly half the cost of electricity and about one-third the cost of propane. And while almost all Ontario cities have natural gas connections to homes and businesses, fewer than 20% of Ontario farms have access to natural gas. Be sure your local MPP understands how rural gasification will improve the competitiveness of farms and rural businesses across Ontario. Find out how they can help advocate for more widespread access to natural gas in rural Ontario. Agriculture has never been more in the spotlight. Consumers and politicians are increasingly aware of the important role our industry plays in the health, economy and livelihood of our province. Premier Wynne is on record saying Ontario’s

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agricultural industry is a huge contributor to the health of this province and agriculture’s efforts contribute to our economic health as well as the health of the people we love. Ontario farmers provide fresh, healthy, local food. And the agrifood industry is now recognized as the number one economic driver in

the province. We can all be extremely proud of our contribution. I encourage you to speak up for agriculture this summer when local politicians will be on the ground in your community. This is your opportunity to feed them your thoughts about the needs and opportunities for Ontario agriculture.

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Pet Of The Week: Komo Komo is a sweet dog that loves people. He is affectionate and likes to shower his friend with kisses. He likes toys, but likes playing with his human friends even better. This smart pooch is so intelligent already knowing most of his commands. Walking on leash doesn’t seem to be a problem as his is calm and well mannered. This pet also comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www. ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-600-2445. Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.

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Holy Name School news by student reporters Alex Ducharme and Brookelyn Lucier Holy Name School has been very busy winding down to the end of the school year. On Monday, June 17, we celebrated our end of the school year

Mass in the church. It was organized by the grade 2 classes. Thank you to all who helped out, our choir, altar servers and a special thanks to Fr. Rob and Mrs. Bondy. On June 18 the AllStar Band had their performance at Canada’s Wonderland. Everyone did a great job and had a blast. On the same day the grade 6’s had their

V.I.P. trip at Gesstwood camp. Everyone had an exceptional time. They enjoyed their V.I.P. experience and would like to thank Constable Joe Meloche for all of his guidance through the program. They especially enjoyed their pizza lunch to end the V.I.P. program. The following day we had our school Talent Show in the gym.

Congrats to all who participated, everyone did a great job. Special thanks goes out to Mrs. Mulvey, Mr. Mogyorody and Mr. Gregetz for putting together this year’s Talent Show. On June 21 the grade 8’s had their graduation at Holy Name of Jesus church at 5:30 p.m.

Congratulations to all the graduates. The Holy Name Hawks wish them the best as they continue on their life’s journey. The grade 8’s would like to thank all who helped out to make it a special occasion. The teachers were very busy getting ready to send report cards home on the 24. Our Student of the Month assembly was the following day,

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everyone did a great job and congrats to the ‘Most Improved’ winners. Our last day of school was on Thursday, June 27. We will miss all the teachers that are leaving and we wish them well in their future. Great School Year Hawks! Have a safe and fun-filled summer! See everyone in September.

The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch

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To Assemble: Directions • Remove wax paper from bottom • Preheat oven to 375F. Line the of cake carefully. Trim off crusty bottom a jelly roll pan (15x10x2- edges to make easy rolling. Roll inches) with good waxed paper. quickly with a fresh sheet of waxed paper on inside of roll. For the Roll: Wrap in sugared towel; cool. • Beat egg yolks until thick and • Unroll, remove paper; spread lemon-colored. Gradually beat with pudding. in 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla. • Place 2 or 3 straight bananas near • Beat egg whites until almost edge (2 inches) of long stiff. Gradually add remaining side of roll and roll up again. sugar and beat until very stiff. • Place seam side down on serving • Fold yolk mixture into whites. platter. Chill slightly Then add sifted dry ingredients, folding in carefully by hand with (20 minutes). • Serve with any extra pudding large spatula. and a scoop of ice cream with ice • Bake in oven for 12-15 min. cream topping, if desired. Loosen sides and turn out onto

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Canada Day Canada Day! Dominion Day! Is it really important what title we give this glorious day of our country? It used to be Dominion Day and I don’t know why that was changed. Does everyone celebrate? Certainly it is a thrill to be in Windsor and watch the parade and be part of the festivity. I’ve always wondered why fireworks are shot off before either July 1 or 4 since it is supposed to be part of the international celebration. Do we forget about the historical significance? There is so much American news on our television sets that I was not surprised when an immigrant who had become a Canadian citizen thought our national holiday was on July 4. Don’t you think it is great that it is always celebrated on the exact date, rather than on the closest Monday? We want it to be so significant that we commemorate the exact date when that glorious declaration was signed in Charlottetown. I was in Ottawa this year on the great day in Canada’s history. My granddaughter and her husband came from Victoria, British Columbia, to experience the celebration in the national capital. We met them at the Toronto airport and then took them to Ottawa to be there for July 1. Can you imagine all the planning that went into that? Can you imagine the excitement and pride that roused for me when planning such an event with them? It is about five years ago that Steve said he wanted to be in Ottawa on July 1. Then he had to work it out so he could get the correct time for his holidays. This year’s day was right. My granddaughter has her own store, so she could get the time as she needed it with the help of some reliable employees. I hope it is a memory for them that they will be able to cherish for years to come. I am lucky to be able to experience it before my days are over.

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LDMH celebrates exemplary status - Leamington hospice announced

Rose Costa, Senior Director of Corporate Services for LDMH, and coworker Amy Bell celebrate the hospital receiving “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” status after undergoing a peer review from Accreditation Canada.

by Sylene Argent There were two causes for celebration in Leamington last Wednesday. Leamington District Memorial Hospital celebrated achieving its “Accredited with Exemplary

Standing” status after undergoing a peer review from Accreditation Canada and The Erie St. Clair LHIN announced Leamington as one of two future Hospice locations expected to be operational in around

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three years’ time. November, Last LDMH underwent a peer review through Accreditation Canada, an organization that rates hospitals. The local hospital received the highest designation and met 99.5 percent of the 1745 applicable standards for an acute care hospital. Leamington Mayor John Paterson commended LDMH on its Accreditation Canada result. It was wonderful the hospital was recognized for the quality service it provides to all residents in Essex County, he said, adding LDMH provides the best care, with the best staff, in the best community in Canada. “We should not take this recognition lightly,” Paterson said. In some ways, the future of the community depends on the success of the hospital. There is a strong economic value in having a strong healthcare sector as people rate access to healthcare as a number one factor when choosing a community to live, he added. Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls

commended everyone associated with the hospital for using all strengths to obtain the high status. He was happy to recall and share the story of previously spending half a shift at the hospital where he working with the doctors, volunteers, nurses, and administration. He said that was a wonderful experience. It’s the contribution of everyone involved with the hospital and the community that makes it a great healthcare facility, he said. Nicholls forwarded a certificate of congratulations to LDMH at the celebration party. Rose Costa, Senior Director of Corporate Services for LDMH, explained hospitals and healthcare organizations across the country voluntarily participate in the assessment process every three years. As part of the 1745 standards there are 32 requirements -including infection control, emergency

preparedness, and medication management - that have to be consistently met across the organization. The one challenge the hospital had to face with this assessment was that nearly half of the management team was new and had never gone through the process, she said. Receiving the Exemplary Status, Costa commented, “Means we are giving our patients the best quality care we can. We are very proud. And we are continually improving.” is still LDMH working to install a women’s center in the hospital basement. Costa said the center is right on schedule with plans for it to open in early fall. Fundraising efforts continue for the project.

During the celebration, Gary Switzer, CEO of the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network, said recently a decision was made to fund two new Hospice facilities to assist with end of life care. The ten-bed facilities will be located in Leamington and in Chatham-Kent. The funding, he said, is available. “We fund the bedside care. The community still comes to the table with respect to operating costs.” He suspects the Leamington Hospice could be up and running within three years. “Anybody who has been associated with our Hospice or having to deal with end of life at home knows how demanding this is on everyone involved,” Switzer said.

Voice Of Inspiration “Only in the darkness can you see the stars.”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

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Horse parade supports Hospice

by Sylene Argent A little rain didn’t deter all potential parade participants from taking part in the second annual Horses for Hospice fundraiser, which raised over $2000 for the local organization. The parade goers braved the wet weather to entertain onlookers and raise funds and awareness for Hospice during the Harrow Rock N’ Horse Fest weekend.

One of the Horses for Hospice parade organizers, Marilyn McLean, noted the event traveled through Harrow Centre and ended at The Rock N’ Horse Fest homebase, Cidermill Farms. While the rain held some participants back there “were some diehards who got soaked, but made it through,” McLean said. The parade was a way for local horse enthusiasts

regardless of their discipline – whether English, Western, timed events, or driving – and support the fundraiser. The parade organizers were happy to forward ribbons to the top parade participants. Jon and Ann Taylor hitched up their retired standardbred Louey to participate in the parade. They were awarded with a ribbon for best-decorated four-wheeled carriage for their efforts in boldly decorating their cart with red and white to celebrate Canada Day. Ann said it was unfortunate to have to contend with the rain, but the group still had fun and was happy to support Hospice through the parade. The Taylors were also happy to show their Canadian Pride through the event as she thinks Canada Day is a special holiday to celebrate. McLean noted Hospice volunteers also decorated a float to participate in this year’s event. “They got wet, but were still happy to get out there,” she said.

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Wet weather dampens Canada Day festivities

John Beausoleil and his daughter Kendalyn.

by Jennifer Cranston Heavy rain made for subdued Canada Day festivities, but that didn’t stop Woodslee from making the best of their time at Lakeshore’s celebration. The first event of the

day at the Millen Community Centre was the Essex County Farm Safety Association’s Farm Safety Day. About 87 people registered for the event and moved in groups through eight stations where they learned the ins and outs of farm safety. The participants learned about fire safety with the Lakeshore Fire Service’s Safety Trailer and how to use fire extinguishers in the live fire demonstration. Essex-Windsor EMS was there to teach about first aid and give tours of an ambulance. Other stations explored sun safety,

chemical safety, and power tool safety. Children also had the opportunity to meet a couple of calves at the animal safety station and were able to sit on a tractor. There were two high impact demonstrations. At the first, children learned the dangers associated with large round bails. Each bail weighs around 1,000 lbs and, with the help of a water balloon man, kids were able to see what happens when a bail rolls onto a person. The last station of the day was a PTO (power take off) demonstration.

In farming it is common to use a PTO to transfer power from a tractor to other machinery. A straw man was the crash test dummy used in this exhibit. ECFSA Director Marc Rivest explained that the PTO revolves about nine times in the time it takes to snap your fingers. If a person’s clothing or hair gets caught in the machine injury is a certainty and death is a possibility. “They’re not aware of the hazard,” said Rivest. “A lot of adult farmers get caught in these as well.” Chris Gignac and his seven-year old twin boys, Joe and Jack, come to the Kids Farm Safety Day every year. “We have a small farm and it’s like a refresher course for them,” said Chris. Chris is impressed with the powerful visuals the group uses and says each year his boys take home valuable lessons. Jack explained what he learned about animal safety. “Cows can kick you and hurt you,” he said. “Stay in front of calves because they can’t bite you and just stay away from big cows.” John Beausoleil was there with his daughter Kendalyn, aged 5. Kendalyn said that one of the things she learned was to use smoke alarms so you know when there is a fire. Other events that day included a parade and demonstrations by Woodslee Senior Fitness Club and Lakeshore Karate and the Border City Barkers. There was a horse show and a Zumba demonstration. Bands on the main stage included Illusion and Pulp City Inn. Events Coordinator for Lakeshore Mariette Renaud was very disappointed with the weather.

“Unfortunately we won’t have many people attending,” she said. Organizers considered canceling the parade but it went on in the rain. Fireworks were impossible

though. “We hope that everyone who has come out enjoys themselves,” she said. “The stage entertainment will go on.”

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Local musician to perform at major festival

by Jennifer Cranston Chelsey Danfield (Damphousse) of Maidstone is excited to be playing at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival in PEI on July 5,6 and 7. In total she will play six sets alongside artists such as Dwight Yoakum, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, and The Dixie Chicks. The 21-year-old began performing locally and in the U.S. when she was 16. Before that she was in a few garage bands. She is currently studying neuroscience at the University of Windsor. During the school year she keeps her music to the weekends, performing locally. Her four-month summer break is spent touring and working on her debut album. She started doing the local fair circuit, but now she looks for different venues. She’s played at the Capitol Theatre and can often be seen at the

(Photo submitted to the EFP) Chelsey Danfield of Maidstone is looking forward to performing at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival in PEI this weekend.

Taloola Café in Windsor. She says a big turning point in her life that made her realize music could be a career for her was when she opened for Josh Gracin at the Bull and Barrel. “It was so exhilarating, playing for people who love country music,” she said. The thrill wasn’t what made her think about a career in music. It was what happened after the show. A representative from a record label approached her and

offered to work with her. She didn’t end up working with him but it was just the encouragement she needed. Usually it’s just her and her guitar on stage but for the upcoming festival she will have a band called “Backroads” from PEI to back her up. The Cavendish Beach Music Festival is one of the biggest in Canada. Danfield calls the experience a “giant explosion of awesomeness,” and is very grateful to her

manager Stacy Heydon for getting her into the show. She met her manager through one of her guitar students. He’s based in L.A. and played guitar for David Bowie earlier in his career. Danfield’s music is original and personal. She

writes all the time and is always scribbling lyrics on scrap pieces of paper. She finds them long after the fact in pockets of old clothes. Often she’ll work from those old lines. “Music is like a terrible relationship,” she says. “It keeps breaking your heart and you keep going

back to it.” She’s been spending a lot of time in Shark Tank Studios in Windsor working on her upcoming album. One of her favorite songs from the album is called “Cowboy.” It’s about her grandfather who encouraged her in music from the time she was little. He’s passed away now. “It’s great to be able to take three minutes and pay tribute to someone who was larger than life to me,” she said. For Danfield music is about following her passion, not commercial success.

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MILLING AND ASPHALT PAVEMENT 2013 The Town of Kingsville will be accepting Request for Quotation for the Milling and Asphalt Pavement 2013 up until the hour of

12:00 Noon local time on Monday, July 15, 2013

A Public Opening will follow Tenders are only available at the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Rd. North between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please deliver completed Quotations in a sealed envelope to: Andy Coghill Manager of Public Works Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 Clearly marked: Milling and Asphalt Pavement 2013 For more information, contact Mr. Andy Coghill, Public Works Manager, 519-733-2305 or by email: acoghill@kingsville.ca

The complete removal and replacement of the existing concrete sidewalk, interlocking brick soldier course and all tree grates has been undertaken in the downtown core over the past couple of years and is expected to be completed next year. Stamped and coloured concrete soldier course with additional trees, new tree grates and bicycle hitching posts will significantly enhance the beautification of the downtown core while greatly improving safety for our pedestrian traffic. The project will commence the week of July 8th 2013, weather permitting, and is expected to be complete by July 16th 2013, before the Downtown Sidewalk Sales. ALL BUSINESSES WILL REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. The Contractor, Giorgi Bros., is committed to ensuring the businesses will remain accessible to the public all the while keeping the public safe throughout the project. Temporary access restrictions may apply for short periods of time however effective communication with the businesses will help diminish any inconveniences experienced. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation throughout this project and look forward to a safe and beautiful downtown in time for the TALL SHIPS and Migration Festivals. G. Andrew Plancke, Civil Eng (Env) Director of Municipal Services aplancke@kingsville.ca

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On your recent graduation from the University of Windsor with the degree Bachelor of Social Work, Honours Social Work. We’re proud of you! Love, Dad and Mom.

LOVE YOUR FAMILY ______________________________________________ CARD OF THANKS ______________________________________________

It is with deep appreciation that we say “Thank You” to all of our relatives, friends, and neighbours. You showed us how much you cared through your words of sympathy, flowers, cards, food, and donations made during our loss of a wonderful Husband, Dad, and Grandpa. A special thank you to The Reid Funeral Home and Rev. Christine Brouillard-Coyle. - The Ivan Reeb Family -

1st AUBREY! JUNE 27TH Love always Mommy and Daddy xoxoxo

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Jacqueline Marie Bump October 8, 1975 - July 3, 1993

20 years have passed us by. Two decades of missing you. Only parents who had a child die can imagine what we are going through. Raising and nurturing God’s greatest gift. All parents know the work it takes. Guiding your child along the way to respect yourself and others too. Embrace achievements, support disappointments, show them right from wrong. That’s a parent’s job in life. So when that life ends so tragically, what’s a parent to do? You try to live a new, normal way. So much work ahead of you. There’s more joy in child rearing than what we’re going through. So praise your children... show them all your love no matter what they do. Take the time to enjoy your children’s dreams. Tomorrow, your life could change so quickly, as ours did so many years ago today. Give your children a hug. Tell them they are loved. Memories are forever.

Congratulations Graduates

GEORGE WAUTHIER

Cardinal Carter 2011 Pursuing trades and family

SAMANTHA WAUTHIER EDHS 2012 University of Windsor

CHRISTOPHER WAUTHIER

EDHS 2013 2013 Fall Confederation College

Thanks to all the teachers and support staff at Gosfield North Public School, Essex District High School and Cardinal Carter High School. Honorable Mention: Mr. Frank Mazzara, your patience and understanding throughout the years has made all the difference. Mr. McElwain Mrs. Oozer Mr.Sadler Mr. Thomas Mrs. Dalley Mrs. Robinson Mrs. Warren

Very special thanks to all of our past and present mentors: Mrs. Mahoney Mrs. Pearce Mrs. Lyons Mr. Buschman Mrs. Lindsay Mr. Ducharme Ms. McCloskey Mr. Kraus Ms. Dandiwal Mr. MacKinnon Mrs. Tiessen Mr. Phinney Mrs. Malenfant Bosse Mr. Ricci Mrs. Monday Mrs. LePage Kljajic Mr. Arner Mrs. Drozdz Mr. Loncke Mr. Omar Mr. Forbes

Mrs. Jones Mrs. Woodruff Mrs. Diemer Ms. Beck Mr. Balkwell Mrs. Carruthers

Mr. Amicarelli Mrs. Simon Ms. Bastein Mrs. Tilson Mr. Dun Mr. Diesbourg Mrs. Pelleran

Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. ~ Voltaire

Hugs & Kisses - Mom, Dad, Erin, Stephanie, Dwayne, Kayla. _____________________

Ernie Allen

June 18, 1923 - July 7, 2004 Gone, dear father, gone forever. How we miss your smiling face, but you left us to remember, no one on earth can take your place. A happy home once enjoyed. How sweet the memory still. But death has left a loneliness the world can never fill. Love and miss you every day Love Your Family.

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Aylesworth, John W., Ph. D Passed away on his 96th birthday, June 29, 2013 at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital. Beloved husband to Jean (nee Monk) for 65 years. Loving father to Stuart (Sharron), Margaret (Scott) Seyler, Catharine (Gerald) Guilbeault, Mary Ellen (Ken) Ball. Cherished grandpa of 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister Ruth (Lloyd) Quick and his five brothers Robert, Arthur (Edith), Albert (Louise), Perry (Bertha, Jan, Iris) and Wilbert (Naomi) and predeceased by brothers-in-law and sistersin-law, Wilbur (Gwen) Monk, Ruth (Lyle) Snider, Lillian (Gordon) Shelby, Robert (Jean) Monk. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. John was a graduate of the Ontario Agricultural College (Guelph) and the University of Minnesota where he studied plant genetics. He worked for many years for Agriculture Canada in the Woodslee and Harrow area. Following his retirement he became the Founder and President of Gen-Tec Seeds. John served as a pilot during WWII, was Past President of the Essex Rotary Club, Past President of A.I.C. (Southwestern Ontario), past member of the Air Force Club of Windsor. Following John’s wishes a Private Family Service will be held. If you wish to donate in John’s memory the family has asked that donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Family & Friends may share their memories of John at www.reidfuneralhome.ca ______________________________________________

COUTTS, Gladys Lorraine (nee Damm) Passed away peacefully June 24, 2013 at the age of 94 at Royal Oak Long Term Care, Kingsville. Born in 1918 in Essex, Ontario to Jenny and Sylvester Damm. Wife of the late Don Coutts, Kingsville. Loving sister to Merle and the late Faye, Wally and Ross. Sister-in-law of Marion Damm. She will be sadly missed by daughters Jana Crawford (Bob) Kingsville and Sherry Kornelsen (late John) LaSalle. Cherished grandmother to five grandchildren; Todd Ouellette (Therese), Troy Ouellette (Melanie), Tara Goebel, Andrea Kornelsen (Stu) and Drew Kornelsen (Deanna) and four great grandchildren. She along with her late husband, Don, owned and operated Moore and Coutts Department Store in Essex. Gladys loved the sun and the lake. Her fondest memories were of summers with family at their Cedar Beach cottage. In her early years, painting, baking and figure skating were favourite pastimes. When no longer able to pursue these interests, she was sustained by reading and writing in her journal. She was a very spiritual person. The church played a big part in her life and she volunteered with many of its activities. Gladys taught her family the values of faith and perseverance which will be a lasting tribute to her. Special thanks to the staff at Royal Oak for their stellar care. Family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church, Kingsville on Saturday July 6, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Jim Bagley officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, Kingsville or the Salvation Army, Essex. Arrangements entrusted to the C. Stuart Sykes Funeral Home, Kingsville 519-733-4111. Condolences may be left at www.sykesfuneralhome.ca ______________________________________________

Sovran, Terry 60 years passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013. Dear husband of Pam (nee Merritt) for 40 years. Cherished Dad of Mark. Beloved son of Millie and the late Armie Sovran, and son-in-law of Pat and the late Bruce Merritt. Dearest brother of Lynn (Chris) Reaume, Patty (Bill) Giroux; and brother - in-law of Nancy Vid Amour, Tim (Karen) Merritt, Rick (Denise) Merritt, and the late Dennis Merritt. Terry will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Terry was a dedicated truck driver for many years and was a die-hard Red Wings fan. Terry enjoyed many trips on his motorcycle with the guys. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233). A Funeral Service to celebrate Terry’s life was held on July 2, from the funeral home with Rev. Margaret Spencer officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Family & Friends may share their memories of Terry at www.reidfuneralhome.ca ______________________________________________

Wallace-Pracey Frances passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Iler Lodge Long Term Care Centre at 92 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Wallace (1959) and the late Ralph Pracey (2003). Loving mother of Karen Kruithof and husband Ian, Kingsville; Brent Wallace and wife Connie, Nanticoke, ON; Gregory Wallace and wife Darlene, Corrinth, ON; Beverly Heavens and husband Randy, Windsor and Kenneth Wallace and wife Denise, Mt. Pleasant, ON. Adored grandma of 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Dearest sister of the late Margaret Borton (1983) and late husband William, the late Harold Wipp (1971) and wife Diane, the late Lorne Whipp (1967) and late wife Jean, and sister-in-law to late Glyn Wallace and wife Shirley and the late Lyle Wallace. After many years of service, Frances retired from B.A.S.F. (Inmont). She was a long time member of Essex Baptist Church. She cherished her family and will be missed. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Iler Lodge that treated her like family. Cremation has taken place. Visitation took place and a Memorial Service was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519-776-4233), with Pastor Don Brehaut officiating. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations made to Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for the 2013 Fall/Winter ice season. Positions are available at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and the Harrow Colchester South Arena and include: Casual Facility Attendants Public Skate Monitors Skate Sharpeners For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca. Clearly identify the position(s) you are applying for in the cover letter or resume. Resumes must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2013. Resumes may be submitted: Mail or In Person: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca

WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-7961240 or (home) 519-776-9501 _____________________1-tf Wanted productive land to buy, rent or sharecrop. Top prices paid. Call Dennis today @ R.Rivest Farms Ltd. 519-7966691. 1-tf _____________________ For Sale - Fast Tractor - 1950 Massey Harris #30 row cropo. Powered by a 350 GM V-8. A-1shape. Good tires. Turn key and hand on. Best offer. Call anytime 519-791-5657. 26-2t* _____________________ For Sale - Large horse feeder $175 obo. Laying Hens $2.50 ea.; Young Guineas $10 ea.; Pure Texel Lambs - young males, 4 months $150 ea. Natural, free range, brown eggs $3 doz. Rototiller - heavy duty, $500. 519-776-1290. 26-1t*

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Summer Student Employment The Town of Kingsville is seeking applications for a student to work at the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre. Work Schedule:

40 Hours per week July 2 to September 6, 2013. Office Hours of operation 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and weekends

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Applications are available online at www.kingsville.ca under the Employment Opportunities heading. Interested applicants shall complete and submit the Application Form by Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. to: Human Resources Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 All applications are appreciated however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected in the application is collected for the purpose of selecting a candidate for employment. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to the Director of Corporate Services, The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 or (519) 733-2305.

3BD Houses For Rent in Essex, On. Available now, $875/m +util. 1st/Last required. Contact Homes4rent@homestarts. org or call 519-984-2178 for viewing. 12-14t _____________________ FOR RENT: Spacious 2 bdrm. apt. Fridge & stove. Hook-up for washer & dryer, storage shed. 1 year lease, 1st & last required. $730 + hydro. 9475 Walker Rd. McGregor. Available July 1st. No pets please. 519-566-8661. 22-tf

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STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT: Storage available, in Essex, for motor homes, trailers, boats, cars, and trucks. Monthly rentals available. Call for details and rates 519-776-4875. 13-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: Large 3 bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area. Fridge and stove included. Plenty of parking. $690/month plus utilities. Available July 1st. Please call 519-819-1086 and leave a message. 24-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: Large 3 bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area. Fridge and stove included. Plenty of parking. $690/month plus utilities. Available July 1st. Please call 519-819-1039 and leave a message. 24-tf _____________________ Large 2 bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area. $650/ month plus utilities. Laundry hookup. Plenty of parking. Available for August 1st. Please call 519-819-1039. 26-tf _____________________ STORE FOR RENT: On Main Street, 69 Talbot. Call 226-3501943. 16-tf _____________________

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FOR RENT: One bdrm. apt. Upper level. $675, utilities incl. Call 226-350-1943. 16-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom Apt. neat & clean. 3 levels, 1 & 1/2 baths. Close to downtown Essex. No pets. Phone 226-787-1170 (after 4pm) . 26-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: Large one bdrm. apt. with carport, large livingroom, on 1.5 acres in Cottam. $650 incl. gas & water. 519-839-4676 or 519-259-9171. 25-tfn _____________________

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KAHL RECYCLING - We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-3268559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 1-tf ______________________

KENNETH YARD WORKS Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519982-0362 or 519-776-4881. 23-tfn

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARNET RICHARD CIPHERY Late of the Town of Essex, in the County of Essex, and Province of Ontario, deceased Creditors and others having claims against the said deceased, who died on or about the 10th day of October, 2012, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of August, 2013, after which the date the assets of the said deceased will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have then been received. DATED at Essex, Ontario this 27th day of June, 2013. Edwin C. Hooker WOLF HOOKER PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 72 Talbot Street North, Suite 100, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A2 Solicitor for the Estate herein

BABY SITTER AVAILABLE: Responsible high school student looking for a summer babysitting job. Has babysitting course, first aid and CPR Training Course. Experienced with children 6 months and older. Call 519-839-5602. 27-1T*

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LAWN CUTTING and additional services. Grass cutting, lawn rolling, aerating, dethatching, shrub trimming, granular fertilizer, and minor yard work. Call 519-839-4776 or 519-9814519, and ask for Steve. 13-tfn _____________________ “ON TIME MOVERS” - Are you moving? Need something picked up or delivered? Please call Larry or Dave today! 519736-7411 or 519-984-7412. 1-tf _____________________ MIKE’s painting & Drywall repairs - Interior, Exterior, Mudding, Taping, Trim. 13 years exp. Seniors 10% discount. Call Mike for free estimate at 519776-9445. 23-tf _____________________ FAMOUS CANADIAN PSYCHIC Norah of the North - Available to you for readings in person and by phone. 519-776-1266. www.norahofthenorth.ca 25-11t*

CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-9237 or 519791-5046. 1-tfn _____________________

YARD SALE _____________________ MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE - at 119 Hanlan Street South, Essex. Friday, July 5th 9am to 2pm. Saturday, July 6th 9am to 3pm. _____________________ YARD SALE - 555 Cty. Rd. 34 on Friday, July 5, from 9-3. Something for everyone! 26-1t _____________________ YARD SALE - 2835 Gesto Rd. Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6. Toys, tools, kitchen set & more... 26-1t* _____________________ LARGE 3 FAMILY YARD SALE: Future retiring. 134 Gosfield Townline E. Friday and Saturday, July 5 & 6, 9am-4pm. 26-1t* _____________________ YARD SALE: July 6 & 7 at 26 Hanlan St., Essex. Sat. 8-3 & Sun. 8-1. Selling misc. computer equip. incl. desk, monitor, keyboard, car parts, misc. 26-1t* _____________________ YARD SALE: 125 Fairview Ave. E. Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6, from 8am - No earlybirds. Clothes, books, patio furniture. Something for everyone.

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Auctions Inc.

Farm Property Auction Saturday, July 13 at 10:30 am

42 acres bare land at 5500 Tecumseh Rd., west of Stoney Point. Sale held onsite at 5500 Tecumseh Rd., Stoney Point. Terms - certified cheque day of sale for $20,000.00 made payable to Shibley Righton LLP in trust. Sale subject to owner approval. To be able to bid on the property you must bring to the sale a certified cheque for $20,000.00 made payable to Shibley Righton LLP in trust. Details at www.jackmorrisauctions.com or call Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530

LAVIN AUCTIONS INC. ESTATE SALE

Sat., July 6th @ 9:30 A.M. Preview 8:30 A.M. @ Canadian Transporation Museum & Heritage Village, 6155 Arner Townline (Cty. Rd. 23) Essex Sale to Include: ANTIQUES: Flat to Wall Bow Front China Cabinet, Sm. Table w/Glass Ball Claw Feet, Dry Sink, Wooden Container (Walkers), Furniture, Glassware & Collectibles: Toby Mugs, Depression Glass, etc. Misc. Everyday Household Items, etc. Other Consignments arriving by Sale Time. TERMS: Cash or Interac. Further info w/pic’s @ www.richardlavinauctions.com

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All ladies are welcome to come. We would love to see you! Come and check us out online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www. essexcrc.ca

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Essex Community Services Walk-In Counselling Clinic: Access to professional counselling services is available for individuals, couples and families on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. The Walk-In Counselling Clinic can be of help if you are experiencing difficulties related to family conflict, stress, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, separation, divorce or abuse. Services are provided by Family Services Windsor-Essex. For more information contact 519-776-4231.

Food Bank, and we would appreciate your support. Join us Sundays at 11 a.m. in our air conditioned sanctuary for Family Worship. Lt. Kristen Gray continues her summer sermon series focusing on the Miracles of Jesus. We also welcome you to share in our Sunday prayer meeting at 10 a.m. Please note that there will be no church service on July 14th. Instead, you are invited to Sadler’s Pond at 8 a.m. for the annual church service held in conjunction with the Essex Fun Fest. Lt. Kristen will be the speaker. After the service, you can enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at Essex United Church. What a great opportunity for fellowship with friends from many churches in our community! Did you know that the Salvation Army provides 6,340 shelter beds each night for vulnerable men, women and families, making up one- quarter of all shelter beds in Canada?

On The Wall - Essex Mural Committee Finally, the mural committee has council’s approval to start fund-raising for painting the silos. At our recent meeting we discussed methods and we do think the community should be involved as well as corporations and possible government grants.

Paquette News - submitted by Barb Mactier St. Stephen’s /Church of the Redeemer Please join us on July 7th at 10 a.m. at Redeemer for an Anniversary/Baptism service followed by a pot luck brunch. Summer services: Month of July 10 a.m. Church of the Redeemer; Month of August and September 1 – 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s. There will be a special Vacation Bible School Sunday service on July 14th at Church of the Redeemer at 10 a.m. Vacation Bible School runs from July 8-12 from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. If you can volunteer some time or wish to sign your chid up, please visit our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or for more information, contact Cynthia 519-972-9603 youthcommittee@ essexdeanery.com. Happy Anniversary wishes to Shawn & Tricia Mactier.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett If you are in Essex on a Friday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. during July and August, stop and enjoy lunch at our weekly barbecue which takes place in front of the Thrift Store. This summer event is a fundraiser for our

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Join us Sunday July 7, at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be leading our morning worship service. Nursery supervision is provided. Look for our GEMS and Cadets in the Essex Funfest parade! They are excited to meet our neighbours and friends along the route. After the parade come and join us for lunch at a barbeque in front of Schinkel’s Meat Market. We are hosting a Ladies Bible Study for the summer every other Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00 pm. We will study One Thousand Gifts by author Ann Voskamp.

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Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Mark your calendars for St. Mary’s Altar Society Annual Golf Tournament on August 25th. See Fran or Therese to register.

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St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican The summer schedule is one joint service at 9:30 a.m. at Trinity from June 30 to July28. We have the opportunity to enjoy Rondeau Park together on Wednesday, July 10. We will begin our fun day with worship at Grace Church at 10 a.m. followed by fellowship. Please put your name on the sign-up sheet indicating whether you need a ride or will drive. Thank you Bank donations for July and August go to our clothing cupboard. Donations and volunteers to help are welcomed. Holy Name of Jesus Church News submitted by Therese Lecuyer The Garden & Landscape Committee is looking for volunteers for garden duty for a week this summer. Sign up in the gathering area on the garden chart. We are collecting school backpacks and supplies for Children’s Aid Society this Summer. Please drop off in Gather Space. Net Ministry - Congratulations to Rachel Labrosse (Daughter of Andy & Laurie) who was selected to be on NET team in Ireland! Please help her reach her $6000 goal to support her ministry. You can contact Rachel at 519-776-9367. Our Life Teen masses are on July 7th & 21st with Life Night to follow. All high school age youth are welcome. Vacation Bible School is from August 12-16 from 9:30-Noon. Ages 3-9 years. Volunteers, ages 10 years and up, are needed as helpers. Teens are needed to run

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various areas. 25 Centre St, Essex N8M 1N8 Phone: The Feast of the Assumption 776-6522 Fax: 776-7265 (Aug. 15). We will pray __________________________________________ the rosary and celebrate mass in the Holy Family Prayer personalbring servicelawn sincechairs. 1975” Also, our Garden at “Friendly, 6:45pm. Please Planning Preparation Parish Picnic Tax Sunday (Aug.& 18) following 11am mass with food, fun &Bookkeeping fellowship! Services Problems God blessManagerial you all & Needs have a & great week! Cash Flow & Business Projections GST Consultants • Financial Planning Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman The summer schedule is one joint service at 10:00 GRAHAM SETTERINGTON McINTOSH AM at Woodslee with Belle River United Church. All DRIEDGER & HICKS LLP message. are welcome to hear Rev. Catherine Elsdon Chartered Accountants Door greeters are Tom Allison and George Sutherland. Thanks to allAl who visited our W. McIntosh,Pie CABooth on Canada Day and to St. (Woodslee) forCA the use of their PaulJohn’s H. Driedger, B Sc. kitchen facilities. Proceeds from go to Ges†wood R. Tyler Hicks, B Bsales A, CA Camp. Heather L. MacPherson, BAcc CA Our Vacation school will be held LindsayBible L. Rounding, BAcc, CA July 22 to July 26. Ges†wood Camp will present to progam. All P.O. Box 189, 49 Erie St. N., Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W2 children are welcome. Phone 519-326-2681 • Fax 519-326-8044

of Holy Communion. After the service Linda and John will be sharing the photos of their Transatlantic adventures. Anniversary cake and ice cream for all. The July 7th door greeters are Beth and Kevin Ross, Elder on duty is Hazel Farough, and Lock up is Rick Chauvin. The Meditation is “Good Deeds” Special music by Frank Joos. Please remember all the sick and shut - ins, those in hospital, homebound and in rest and nursing homes, those who mourn, are lonely, depressed and less fortunate, and any others not well at this time in your thoughts and prayers, with a card, call or visit.

Cottam United Church News submitted by Helen McLeod Church service starts at 10:15am on Sunday Mornings. Summer Worship: from July 7 to August 25 Church service on Sunday mornings will be 9:30 am. Cottam United Church will have a Daily Vacation Bible School program July 22 to 26 from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Ages 2 and up, open to all children.

Essex & District Horticultural Society The Essex & District Horticultural Society is hosting a Flower Show at Essex United Church auditorium, July 13, 12pm-4pm. Admission is free. The society meets at The Essex Community Centre, 25 Gosfield Townline West, Essex (next to the Essex OPP Satellite Office and the Essex County Library) in the Superior Room at 7:30pm on the the 4th Wednesday of the month of January through June, September, and Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United October. submitted by Bev Holland Margaret All are welcome to attendDaour SilvaSunday worship ser- Find us on the Ontario Horticultural Association Manager vice at 10:00 am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school website by going directly to http://gardenontario.org/site. is at 10:15 am. Nursery is available during the service. php/essex or phone a member: Lynn Imeson 519-839 Last week, June 30th, we celebrated the Sacrament 4751. of Holy Communion and welcomed Donna Pulleyblank into our church family. On Sun., July 28th we will celebrate the Sacrament Continued on Page 18 180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1B6 519-776-6488

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by Melissa Middleton Harrow United Church submitted by Dennis Graham Join our extended church family at the Harrow Mennonite Church. Services will begin at 9:45 am. On July 28th we will be returning to our church for the remainder of the summer and our services will begin at 9:30 am. We hope some of you can join us in worship throughout the summer. Visit our website at www.harrowunited.org.

Essex Retirees Our next Friday night public Bingo is July 7 at 7:15 p.m. Hope to see you there. St. Clair College students will return Tuesday, August 20, to offer a free footcare service. On Tuesday, July 23, the club will host a Euchre party at 12:00 noon. Please call to register 519-776-6689.

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On “Crispy Critters” So, exactly what is their rightful name? Some people incorrectly refer to them as June bugs. Others call them May flies. To me, they will always be Ed Fuerth fish flies and, according to the aroma of their dead B. Comm., CA bodies encircling the base of each uptown streetlight, rightfully so. Frankly,www.hyattlassaline.com unless you want your home or business front’s ‘air’Essex to resemble that Windsor of a fisherman’s Office Office Victoria Avenue 2510 Ouellette Ave., Ste. 20 wharf, perhaps it is 14 time to haul out the broom and do Essex, Ontario N8M 1M3 Windsor, Ontario N8X 1L4 Phone sweeping. (519) 776-4869 Phone (519) 966-4626 some cruel and unusual Fax (519) 776-4913 Fax (519) 966-9206 Since fish flies hatch their eggs in water, it’s no wonder we are inundated with them, owing to the fact that we are surrounded by bodies of water on three sides. During the first warm weeks of summer, fish flies can become a real nuisance. And often, when you come home and try to enter your front door, you have to don your Nikes, hike up your petticoats and dash as quickly as ForrestJeff Gump to beat the little suckers Ostrow inside your house. B. Acc., CA If you are an early morning riser you will see www.hyattlassaline.com evidence of them at the bank, for instance. And, you Essex Office Office can drive yourself crazy trying not to Windsor step on all those 14 Victoria Avenue 2510 Ouellette Ave., Ste. 20 Essex, N8M 1M3strewn Windsor,everywhere Ontario N8X 1L4 crispy, popping fish flyOntario bodies Phone (519) 776-4869 Phone (519) 966-4626 on the sidewalk. Restaurants have toFaxsomehow keep Fax (519) 776-4913 (519) 966-9206 the little critters out of their stores, too. They simply love the bright lights inside the donut showcases, yet nothing is less appealing or appetizing to customers than to see one stuck in the glaze of a sticky bun. Some fish fly infestation years are particularly bad you know the ones where the low traction light flashes on as your car tries it’s best to stop at a stop light. Your vehicle ends up sort of sliding on slime through the intersection. If there are some lawyers who specialize in traffic violations, do you suppose there are others who specialize in accident-causing, fish fly goo? So, here’s the thing: Fishflies are undoubtedly a nuisance on all counts. But I have a plan for their eradication from Essex Centre. Each June, let’s fill the empty uptown silos with warm water and install an airport searchlight on top. A spa of sorts for them. When the fish flies, attracted to the light, come to lay their eggs, a massive industrial fan blows them into a volleyball net. (Borrowed, of course). Immediately, the net, filled with the creepy bugs, is gathered up and, in a secured truck, quickly whisked away to Calgary to enjoy the warm waters there instead. Voila! Just like soggy Rice Krispies, it’d be the end of all the ‘snap,’ ‘crackle,’ and ‘pop’ of the fish flies. Let me see what I can do with our yellow jacket problem sometime before Labour Day.

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by Jennifer Cranston extend the project beyond the first block of side streets Dozens of people came out to a Town hosted where there are businesses. open house last Thursday to look at plans for a new “I’d hate to see businesses get lopped off,” she said. streetscape and park facilities in the silo district. The total cost for the project should be in to council Stempski Kelly Associates provide design and by mid July. landscape architecture for rural communities and small Councillor Morley Bowman said many of the towns and have been working on a plan for Essex aesthetic changes could be made as soon as the plan is Centre since late fall 2012. approved. Sean Kelly said that his company has worked with One of the undecided factors in the grand scheme is dozens of small communities and to some degree each of whether or not the silos will come down or be stabilized them has implemented the changes and improvements and bare the largest mural in Canada. Most people at suggested by his firm. the open house were in favor of the mural project. A themed and uniformed streetscape that Councillor Bowman hopes the town can find federal encompasses the individual personality of a town and provincial grants to help with the project. can promote business retention and expansion, he Councillor Randy Voakes says he would like to explained. see the mural project go ahead, but not at the cost of “Serving your home community is first and taxpayers. foremost,” he said. “It’s about taking care of your own “We have to have a fundraising initiative for cost Please and making it a great place to live and play.” recovery,” he said. “It can’t go on the backs of the Recycle Kelly explained that when talking about economic taxpayers.” development, home grown approach is not the Semperger would also like to see the silos painted. thisthispaper “home run” of luring a large industry to town, but Many of her customers are from out of town. She says rather a “base hit” that can head a community in the they time their trips so they can stop at her shop on the right direction. way to other towns. Working with the consultant is a steering committee “I’d love to give them a reason to stay. Even if it’s comprised of representatives from the Essex BIA, Town just to have their picture taken in front of the biggest Administration, Town Council, the Mural Committee, mural,” she said. the Accessibility Committee and Communities in The overall streetscape plan is something Voakes says he’s going to fight for. Bloom. The purpose of the open house is to get as much feedback from the community as possible. Residents and Most of the people attending the open house were stakeholders pleased with the overall concept. Some of them get a look at offered suggestions for minor improvements or the proposed changes. improvements to Centre Street, Essex Liz Semperger owns Essex Stained Glass. She 16the Essex Centre Business District. was excited about the proposed improvements essexfreepress@on.aibn.com to crosswalks. One of things she suggested is to

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“Council has to step up to the plate and just do it,” he said. He says he’s tired of seeing all kinds of things that “almost happen” in this town. He doesn’t want to see this be one more of those things. “It’s wrong to get people excited and then pull the rug out from under them,” he said. “There’s no way in good governance that we can back out now.” Town Planner Jeff Watson says it could be as long as two weeks before the drawings and schematics are available on the town’s new website. He and Kelly both encourage residents to go online and take an opportunity to provide feedback that will be accepted well into August.

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Next weekend, Essex will host the annual Essex Fun Fest. This year, the Fest has been reduced from a four-day event to a three-day event, running from Friday, July 12 – Sunday, July 14. Things kick off at 5 p.m. on Friday with the opening of the Bavarian Gardens beer tent. The official festival opening will be held at 8:45 p.m., followed by the night’s entertainment, provided by Area 51. On Saturday, Bigg Wiggle will be on the Bavarian Gardens stage. • The SloPitch National Ball Tournament starts on Friday afternoon. It will run the entire weekend with games held in Essex and at Co-An Park in McGregor. A large number of slo-pitch teams participate in the popular tournament. On Saturday night the band

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“Common Ground” will provide entertainment for tournament participants and fans. • The annual Fun Fest Parade will be held at its usual time on Saturday morning, staring at 11:00 am. The theme for the parade this year is “Salute to Sports,” so expect many floats and attractions to celebrate that theme. Also, be on the lookout for the Stilt Guys as a feature attraction of the

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this year. Instead it will be held on Fairview Avenue close to the actual fairground. Vehicle owners who are showing off their cars should access Fairview Avenue from #3 highway, as there is no entrance off of Talbot St. Muff Martin Exclusive Sound will provide the entertainment and the Old Car Detective, Bill Sherk, will be on hand as a special guest.

Ken Knapp Ford is providing a free shuttle service from the downtown area to the Cruise Day event. The shuttle will run from 1-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ The Essex Youth Centre is hosting its popular fundraiser, the Running of the Balls, at the Essex Fairgrounds at 1:00 pm. The proceeds from the event help support youth in our community. The lucky

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will be several bouts leading up to the main event. In the main event, Tyson Dux will face the Freak Show. The wrestling action kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday down at the festival grounds. • On Sunday morning, residents are invited to attend the Interdenominational Church Service at Sadler’s Park. It is a celebration of God held in a beautiful setting. The Service starts at

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8:00 am. • The Annual Essex Fun Fest Pet Show, which is sponsored by the Essex Animal Hospital, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. The Show allows proud pet owners the perfect opportunity to showcase their pets. Admission is free. • The annual Youth Talent Show starts at the Bavarian Gardens at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Show allows local youth an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a live audience with a chance to advance to the stage

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From the sidelines - Ravens have built a solid program by Fred Groves

A flame-painted 1940 Dodge and a ’52 Plymouth ragtop

Glen Mills likes to win, most coaches do. But what sets Mills and the rest of the Essex Ravens football program aside from so many is the fact that while winning is important, and they certainly do that, it is not the sole reason for the existence of this club. Quinlan, Atkinson, Fantuz, Willson, Bulke, Whitfield, Townsend and Atogwe are just a few Ravens that have gone on to greatness in football. However, it is the valuable lesson of learning how to face and overcome adversity that have made them stars. The area’s football program that teaches players between the ages of 11 and 19 the fundamentals of the game, also believes firmly in contributing to their maturity as valuable members of society. The Essex Ravens of the Ontario Varsity Football League are a classy bunch. That is evident by what happened in the recent game against the Cambridge Lions. The Lions beat the Ravens at Raider Field, an accomplishment that not too many teams can boast about. Players and coaches and fans from Essex, watched as the Lions stood at centre field and celebrated as if they had just won the league championship. Rubbing it in the opposition’s nose, especially in the opposition’s own house, does not sit well in any sport. Give credit

to the locals, they sucked it up, but they won’t soon forget. Just like they have against Mississauga, Essex knows pay back is coming. That will come maybe in the post-season or maybe next year, but it is coming and it will be an Essex celebration with a little more sportsmanship. Mills is Papa Bird. He is the head coach of the Varsity team, the president of the club that dates back to 1997, and the organization’s biggest cheerleader. He has a tremendous supporting cast that includes founder Greg Wood, past president Ross Spettigue who does a great job on the Cogeco telecasts, John Binns and Laura Mills. Fundraising, media relations, and recruiting are all areas that are given equal attention. Essex has a great working relationship with the University of Windsor Lancers, in that several Lancers’ coaches are in the Ravens program and many players head that way to school and to play football. I enjoy going to the games on Saturday nights. The gentleman who does the announcing is entertaining, there are jersey and helmet giveaways and don’t forget to get one of those awesome barbecued burgers. It’s great to see so many parents from across the province come and cheer on the teams and there is more than one tailgate down in the parking lot. I don’t know why Mills and the Ravens decided not to play in Amherstburg, but I am glad they are still at Raider Field.

Bob Taylor of Kingsville, Ontario, will never forget his first two cars: “My first car, the ’40 Dodge 2-door sedan, was purchased by my dad in 1956 from Leo Groombridge Used Cars on Tecumseh Road near Parent Ave. in Windsor. The car was originally for my sister but she couldn’t see out of the small rear window. The car became mine as soon as I got my license. Then I had to teach my older sister how to drive. “The car was very dependable and served as a push car for the neighbours on cold mornings. One day, after getting the neighbours off to work, the car sat below zero overnight. The Bob Taylor’s 1940 Dodge before the flame-painting. This car had fender next morning – no skirts! start. The block Bob’s 1952 Plymouth convertible. One of his buddies had his hand on the windshield and his foot on the brake to stop the car from rolling down the had cracked! An engine change in driveway while being photographed. The emergency brake didn’t work. the driveway was followed by my mother speckle painting the car in silver paint while painting a nearby fence on a windy day. I covered up the mess with a hand-painted flame job. You couldn’t miss my car after that, especially in the parking lot of the High-Ho drive-in restaurant. “My second car, the ’52 Plymouth convertible, was purchased from Sandwich West Auto on Tecumseh Road East in 1957 after I convinced my dad to back a loan for $800. It was nosed and decked and had a remote button to open the trunk, but the gold brocade interior had to go. It was replaced by Canadian Auto on Howard Avenue with white naugahyde and red inserts. “The car was a real eye-catcher. I purchased a set of wheel covers with Dodge spinners from a neighbour, Lou Harris. One night, at a downtown show, the two best covers were swiped by characters unknown. I spotted them a few days later on a customized Ford parked outside a motorcycle club house, and kissed them goodbye. The full moon discs on the car were originally spun aluminum, but when an attempted theft occurred the first day I owned them, I painted them with a unique design to discourage further thefts. “I sold the car after 1961 when I needed funds to continue my education.” Bob sold the car to Mike Spence, a classmate in Grade 13 at Walkerville Collegiate, and never saw it again. Mike and the previous owner who customized the car might still be around and read this story. Let’s hope we hear from them! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy McGregor’s Jennifer Beneteau and her good natured of my latest book: “Old 15-year-old horse Sheldon were two of the competitors at Car Detective Favourite the Rock N’ Horse Fest in Harrow on Friday night. Stories, 1925 to 1965.”

by Fred Groves Essex’s Matt Puempel, a Senators’ first round draft pick, is in Ottawa for a couple of weeks as he attends the NHL team’s developmental camp. • Maidstone’s Noah Bushnell, recently drafted into the OHL by the Sarnia Sting, will be representing Team Ontario at the national lacrosse championships. The dual sport player has been invited to the under-17 hockey camp. • Harrow’s Barb Dinning owns Natural Grace that was first at last Wednesday’s first race at the Grand River Raceway. Her horse crossed the line at 1:59.2 • In Essex County Senior Baseball League action last week, the

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submitted by Mike Bennett It was ‘deja blue’ for Joel Dick on Saturday night at South Buxton Raceway. The Leamington driver is two-for-two in feature wins in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds since unveiling his new blue and white paint scheme. “The car looks good when it’s getting its picture taken,” Dick said, with a smile, as he posed again for photos in the Winner’s Circle. “I like it … it’s a nice change,” he said of the switch from the black and green colors. Meanwhile, Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano continued his dominance of the Tirecraft Mini-

Mods by winning his fourth feature win of the season while sweeping all three races for a third time. For the second week in a row, Dick and Chatham’s Darryl Hoekstra battled for the Modified feature lead late in the race. But Hoekstra dropped out of contention when he was involved in an incident after the second attempt at a restart on lap 19, as Dick led the final six laps to post his second straight and third feature win of the season. “It was kind of the same as last week, his car is strong down on the bottom and I found a couple of good lines up top,” Dick said of his battle with Hoekstra, as they finished one-two a

Sports Roundup... Continued from Page 26 Woodslee Orioles edged Amherstburg 2-1 on the strong pitching performance of Scott Granger. On Wednesday night the Essex Seniors were scheduled to travel to Amherstburg and then host that team on Sunday at noon. • Essex’s Ed Philion got his first win as a defensive line coach with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts on Friday night as the defending league champs beat their rivals, the Hamilton Tiger Cats, 39-34. • The Essex Ravens got back on the winning side of the scoreboard Saturday night as they hammered the visiting Toronto Thunder 67-12 in Ontario Varsity Football League action. The win saw the Ravens lift their record to 4-1 which they will take against the defending champions from London at Raider Field this Saturday at 7 p.m. Essex’s Junior Varsity team also came up big with a huge 61-21 victory over the Etobicoke Eagles and the bantams also beat the Eagles. • The Essex 73’s, defending Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Hockey League champions, will be part of history as they will be the visitors for a new franchise’s home opener. The Amherstburg Admirals will host the visiting 73’s on Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Just a reminder that 73’s home games start at 7:15 p.m. this year. • A trio of Essex baseball players are doing well for the Windsor Selects. Rightfielder/catcher Tyson Way is batting .310, Justin Orton is at .282 and Dallas Lypps is at .259. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact grover45@hotmail.ca

week earlier. It was actually a threecar battle for the first 19 laps as Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr. led laps 4-8 before it became a two-car battle between Dick and Hoekstra, who swapped the lead several times before the caution waved on lap 19. Dale Jr. was also involved in an incident on the first restart after the lap-19 caution as he pitted and didn’t return, posting his third DNF in the last four features and placed 13th. The late-race cautions allowed Merlin’s Jeff Daniels to pull off a second-place finish, while Essex’s Gerald Martin finished third, his best in the two years since he moved up to the Modified class. Martin finished third in his heat and fourth in the dash. Windsor’s Dan McIntyre and Merlin’s Brad McLeod moved up to fourth and fifth place finishes. Windsor’s Emerson McIntyre was seventh. Belle River’s Mario Toniolo was battling Hoekstra for fourth when they tangled on the final lap. Hoekstra dropped back to 10-place finish, one spot behind Toniolo. Points leader Brian Speelman, from Chatham, suffered his first DNF of the season as his 14thplace finish was his first in seven features outside the top five. Wallaceburg’s Drew Smith won his heat and the dash and Dick won the other heat. week after One posting his first DNF of the season, DeSerrano led 18 of 20 laps to win his fourth feature of the

season, but his first since May 18 when he started the year winning three in a row. “We’ve been doing a lot of winning, but it’s the first feature win in awhile,” DeSerrano said, as Saturday’s threefor-three sweep gives him a track leading 14 checkereds for the season. He has won at least one race in seven of eight race nights this season. “There’s a lot of good cars out here, we just keep doing our best every week, and tonight everything worked great on the car,” said DeSerrano, who moved up to second from his third-row starting spot on the first lap and took the lead for good on the third lap. Rick Chatham’s Balasin finished second followed by Blenheim drivers Trevor Jones and brothers Kyle and Brett Hope. Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano finished eighth. Tilbury’s Ryan Beaulieu, driving Merlin’s Jody Mason’s car, was running a strong second early in the feature before developing mechanical issues and finished 15th. Beaulieu was second in the dash and third in his heat. Cottam’s Rob Quick, who won two straight features and swept all three races last week, scratched for the night after developing motor issues following his heatrace win. Eren Merlin’s Vanderiviere swept all three races in the Windride Tirecraft Sport Stocks class for the second week in a row while collecting his third straight feature

Pictured above is Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano in the Winner’s Circle .

win. Steve Wheatley’s Clements finished second while Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse was fourth and Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis was seventh. Kingsville’s Rob Young led the first 13 laps but suffered front end damage on the rough track and pitted for the night. However because of the attrition, Young still finished eighth. Dale Ridgetown’s Glassford won his second

straight and third feature of the season in the Lube Tech/Great Canadian Oil Change UMP Late Models. The closest finish of the night came in the TUSA Canada West Region ModLites as Tim Anderson, of Port Colborne, passed Ridgeway’s Josh Sliter coming out of turn four on the final lap to steal the checkered flag. This Saturday will be feature memorial races in all four classes.

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Golf fundraiser supports, ‘It’s in your Jeans’ effort by Sylene Argent In celebration of the longest day of the year (June 21st), Sutton Creek Golf Club hosted its third annual “Longest Day of

Golf” event. This year’s event will benefit the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation’s “It’s in your Jeans” program,

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Ed and Liz Smith in the winner’s circle at Memphis.

submitted to EFP Lasalle’s Ed Smith made the trip to Memphis International Raceway in Millington, Tenn. worthwhile with a win in IHRA Div. 4 Pro-Am competition. Jeff Bobo from Walnut, Mississippi broke his dragster and was unable to make the final round which allowed Smith to idle down the quartermile to an elapsed time of only 18.50 seconds at 67 mph. Windsor’s Meighan Bonnett scored another win in the Junior Dragster class at the Mid-Michigan Motorplex. Bonnett ran 8.17 seconds at 77 mph in the eighthmile to defeat Hunter Acha from Honor, Mich.

which raises awareness about prostate cancer and generates funds for men’s health. the Realizing importance for men’s health and wanting to support the “It’s in your Jeans” campaign, a group of staff members at Sutton Creek took advantage of the longest day of the year to host the event. Sutton Creek’s Director of Golf Jeff Collingridge said the golfers on the fundraising team took to the green at 5:45 a.m. to get the ball rolling. Last year, the team members completed 154 holes of golf in around 16 hours. The golfers play from dusk to dawn. Before taking part in the “Longest Day of Golf” initiative, the golfers set out into the community to gather pledges for the cause. The first year, they were able to raise $1500. Last year, they raised $4000. Collingridge expected this year’s event would take in over $2000. What is nice about participating in the

“Longest Day of Golf” event, Collingridge said, is its quick pace in an attempt to complete as many holes as possible on the 18-hole golf course. He was very appreciative to the other golfers on the course on Friday who accommodated the fundraising team. Collingridge noted many golfers, realizing the importance of the fundraiser, paused their own game momentarily to allow the fundraising team to continue their quick play. For the past three years, the staff at Sutton Creek has pushed the fundraising initiative as nearly everyone, in some way, has been touched by cancer. Collingridge said, “It is a cause we need to put as much funds towards as we can.” The fundraising team consisted of Collingridge, Cory Lajeunesse, Tyler Pope-Ferguson, Ettore Taricani, Max Fusco, Teddy Coombs, Kyle Spearing, and Adam Coughlin.

Staff at Sutton Creek Golf Club raised funds for the “It’s in your Jeans” initiative through its annual Longest Day of Golf fundraiser.

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