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A LOOK INSIDE Bylaw needed for residential development charge reduction PAGE 2 ________________ Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 ________________ Fun Fest volunteers needed PAGE 5 ________________ Big Bike raises big dollars PAGE 8 ________________ Rain can’t dampen spirits at McGregor Music Fest PAGE 13 _______________ Walleye Derby keeps anglers coming back PAGE 24 _______________
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SOMM continues to honour veterans
by Sylene Argent The 2015 Southern Ontario Military Muster was in full swing at the Essex Centre Sports Complex grounds over the weekend. Reenactors portrayed soldiers of different military eras as they interacted with event attendees from the encampments they had setup onsite. These encampments were equipped with artifacts and replica items, which helped the reenactors pass along information about military history. The Southern Ontario Military Muster’s mandate is to “preserve, honour, perpetuate and educate in memory of those who served.” In keeping with that motto, this year’s event commemorated the 70th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day and honoured surviving World War II veterans. A parade was held in recognition of this anniversary. In addition to the encampments, the event offered a WWII battle reenactment on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, equipped with gunfire and explosions. It was explained before the reenactors took post that the reenactment featured the Allies versus the German army. The Germans wanted to take back ground the Allies had taken from them in last year’s battle reenactment. Event attendees were also able to enjoy looking over vintage military vehicles on display, watch demonstrations, tour a replica of a WWI trench, and watch a vintage fashion show. The Essex Centre Sports Complex was used as a vendor area where area history or military enthusiasts could find unique products, or talk with Cambridge artist Dave Sopha who created the Portraits of Honour project. A copy of this stunning artwork was on display for event goers to enjoy over the weekend. The original art piece is over 40 feet wide and ten feet high, and includes a portrait of all 158 Canadian soldiers, aircrew, and sailors who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. The original copy is on display in his Cambridge studio. Sopha has spent around 10,000 hours creating this memorial art piece, which includes poppy peddles to recognize all the Canadians who have fallen since WW1. Sopha has met many of the families of the soldiers he has painted, and those experiences still bring tears to his
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Bylaw needed for residential development charge reduction by Sylene Argent At the Tuesday, May 19 Essex Council meeting, Council discussed development charges. Part of this discussion surrounded around the need for growth, especially in the Harrow area as two of its schools are currently under an accommodation review through the Greater Essex County District School Board. Council as a whole at that time, in a recorded vote, voted in favour of reducing residential development charges 50 percent for a period of 18 months. Cost recovery would come out of the Landfill Reserve. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, and Councillor Steve Bjorkman were opposed to the motion. Councillors Sherry Bondy, Randy Voakes, Bill Caixeiro, and Larry Snively were in favour. Council had discussed whether this reduction should be implemented municipal-wide, or just in Harrow, as it was first suggested to do, to stimulate growth. Council, as a whole, had decided to make this reduction available municipal-wide. Since this meeting, it was come to realize this reduction has to be formalized and a bylaw will need to be passed in accordance with the Development Charges Act. Essex Director of Corporate Services
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Donna Hunter explained she has prepared an additional report on the subject and it will go before Council at the Monday, June 29 special Council meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Essex Municipal Building. Two recommendations will come to Council at this meeting; that Corporate Services report “Discounted Development Charges-Residential Uses” be received, and that Bylaw Number 1425, to amend Bylaw Number 1344 that imposes development charges for the Town of Essex, be adopted. If Council supports adoption of this amendment bylaw, there will be an appeal period of 20 days. With the reduction, housing development fees for a single and semi-detached dwelling are reduced to $4,977 in Ward 1, $3,645 in Ward 2, $4,159 in Ward 3, and $4,518 in Ward 4. The municipal wide services and charges reduced include: roads, fire protection, police, outdoor and indoor recreation, library, wastewater, and administrative. The report to be presented to Council on June 29 noted it is hard to predict the impact the 50 percent discount on residential development charges will be financially on the municipality in that 18month trial period, but an example regarding the potential impacts for detached and semi-detached homes based on historical data was provided. If estimating that the following new home starts are implemented in the next 18 months: 45 in Ward 1, 27 in Ward 2, 27 in Ward 3, and 9 in Ward 4, it is estimated approximately $475,299 would need to be recovered from the Landfill Reserve. The purposes for development charges, Hunter explained, include that new development generates the need for new infrastructure, which should be partially financed by new development. These charges are also a way to recover costs associated with new infrastructure required due to residential and non-residential growth. She further explained development charges related to a certain road cannot be applied to a different road or infrastructure project. In 2014, she said, Essex was in the middle as compared to other area municipalities as it pertains to new housing starts. Hunter later noted that during this 18 month reduction period, if the amending bylaw is passed, the Town would collect 50 percent of the residential development fees from those who desire to start a
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new home build within the municipality. The remaining 50 percent would come out of the Landfill Reserve for 2015. In 2016, that outstanding 50 percent not collected through the fees will be put into next year’s operating budget for the remaining period of the reduction. During the June 1 Council meeting, Councillor Bill Caixeiro said to him, part of the reason for reducing residential development charges is to show the Greater Essex County District School Board that Council is on board to find a solution to empty spaces at the Harrow schools. He noted he had supported this reduction to show the School Board Essex is a partner. He doesn’t ignore Administration advised against this, for some very good reasons. “Sometimes you have to make some hard decisions, though,” he said. Other reasons in support of this change were to help kick start growth. Mayor Ron McDermott was opposed to this reduction. He explained after the May 19 meeting in his opinion this is mostly saving developers money, with the outstanding fee costs going onto the backs of taxpayers. It’s Council’s job to look after the entire municipality to ensure fairness for ratepayers, he said. He added that maybe Harrow should be used as a pilot project for the reduction to see if it stimulates growth. But he doesn’t think this will help get enough students into Harrow Schools in the next 18months. He poses a question to Council: if the reduction of residential development fees was implemented to help save Harrow High School, then why apply it for the whole town? McDermott added the previous term of Council adopted new residential development charges in September after a study was conducted on cost recovery.
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, June 15 by Essex Free Press staff Considering the future of electricity delivery President and CEO of Essex Powerlines Corporation, Raymond Tracey, outlined the current state of electricity delivery in Essex County, and suggested a partnership that he said would be beneficial to the entire county. Currently, Essex County is served by ELK Energy, Essex Power, and Hydro One. ELK and Essex Power are Local Distribution Companies, or LDCs. Hydro One is provincially owned and according to recent announcements, will be mostly privatized in the near future. Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced 60 percent of the company is to be sold off. Tracey suggested that a union of ELK (which is owned by the Town of Essex) and Essex Power would better enable the acquisition of Hydro One assets when they become available. Tracey explained that the two LDCs serving the County have comparatively low costs to customers. With increases that have stayed very close to the rate of inflation (less than 20 percent) over the last decade. Hydro One’s prices are almost twice as high, having gone up over 120 percent in the same time frame. This is in reference to “controllable costs.” The Province controls 81 percent of a consumer’s bill. That is up from 75
percent 10 years ago. Tracey believes that as municipally owned LCDs, ELK and Essex Power are operated with the best interests of the customer in mind. He also explained that individually the two companies may not be strong enough to make the most of coming changes. He said they may even become acquisition targets for bigger companies. “Individually we are weak, together we are strong,” he said. “Let us look at harmonizing Essex County with a single service provider.” Council directed senior administration to explore the proposal put forth by Tracey. Later in the meeting Council accepted a copy of a letter from Essex County Council. This correspondence was sent to the Premier expressing the County’s concerns and opposition to the privatization of Hydro One. Audit Report During a special meeting held before the regular Council meeting, Essex Council received the 2014 audited financial statements presented by Mike Cowan of BDO, which he said is a standard annual audit report. In the report it note the accompanying financial statements for Essex had been audited. Management is responsible for preparing the financial statements, and the auditor’s responsibility is to express an opinion of
the financial statements provided. The opinion of the auditor, it continues in the report, is that “the consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation of the Town of Essex as at December 31, 2014, and their financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.” The report states the financial assets have gone up slightly to $43,555,163 million from 2013, which was $39,851,799. This includes cash and cash equivalents, taxes receivable, accounts receivable, loan receivable, unearned revenue, investment in ELK Energy, and investment in Union Water Supply System. The report also highlighted reserve funds set aside for specific purposes by Council at the time of the audit for 2014. This includes $17,652,346 for capital purposes, $8,026,954 for landfill, $6,193,697 in contingencies, $2,539,301 in other, $142,118 in gas tax revenue, and $216,329 in sick leave benefits. Hunter noted administration will come back to Council in the near future with a breakdown of all reserves.
Possible new location for Economic Development Council received report “Co-location of Economic Development Office at 39 Maidstone Avenue” and moved to approve entering into an agreement with the Essex Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) to provide office space for Essex’s Economic Development Officer. This is pending on approval from the CFDC Board of Directors. This will allow the Economic Development Officer to be co-located.
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I wish former Essex Free Press editor Richard Parkinson could have heard all of the comments made about him over the past few weeks regarding his career as a local reporter and editor. Many kind things were said about him, with the most common compliments being about his honesty and ability to give a straight answer. Many people were surprised to hear he had decided to switch gears and pursue a new career. But I have learned sometimes life provides a new path to be taken; sometimes one that is unexpected. remember emailing a resume to The Essex Voice six-and-a-half years ago. I was fresh out of college, and I never imagined anything
would come of it. But soon after, I received a phone call from Rich asking me to come in for an interview. To this day, I’m not sure why he and Shelley brought me on board, the then 24-year old greenhorn with little experience in the biz. But I am grateful they did. Not many in my age bracket get an opportunity to use their post-secondary education these days, and I remind myself of this on those not-so-easy days. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Rich, and the Free Press/Voice family, over the years. He has been a great mentor and friend. Not many people can say they look forward to heading into the office, and I always have. Rich
was there to guide me when I wasn’t sure how to handle certain issues, to give advice, and provide incredible information about the industry. He was also great at letting me find my own voice as a reporter and gave me the creative freedom to do that. Rich had a great passion for the industry and his work. That is something he should take pride in. Rich, thank you for hiring me, and for your guidance and patience over the years. It has been a blast. I wish you nothing but the best in your future.
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Letter to the Editor... Unsung heroes of Essex As I sit down to supper with my family, I hear the sirens coming from the firetrucks rushing to a call. I stop and think about the men and women who volunteer their time, and their family time, to keep us safe from danger as they risk their lives. But not only do they respond to calls, they also volunteer their time at events to educate the youth of Essex about safety and the prevention of fires. The Optimist Club of Essex recently held an event where the fire department came out to show the youth the truck, and the Essex OPP and auxiliary had a police
cruiser, provided education material as well as showed how approachable they truly are. There is not enough thanks we can give them for their dedication and the role they play in keeping our communities safe. These men and women truly are unsung heroes of Essex. So, the next time you see a fireman/woman or a police officer just say thank you and know they have your back. Cathy Valentino Optimist of Essex
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Youth Centre Funding I happened to meet Sandra Larivee today and was dismayed to learn of her discouragement. Of all the projects this town has, the Youth Centre needs council’s full support. Instead, funding has been cut until it is difficult to carry on the work for the youth. I wonder if council has ever realized how many of our youth are better citizens because of the time they spent in the Youth Centre? Sandy told me “a pile of them come there after school.” Is it possible that council thinks the sports programs in this town are all that are needed? Not every young person wants to play hockey or football or baseball. It is sometime since I have expressed concern about the need for council funding and I wonder why a group
in town has not taken responsibility of urging council to provide more support. At any rate, Sandy says she is going to retire, but she will wait until after the school holidays so there is a place for youth to come during the summer. Does that not tell us how much Sandy cares about those young people and how important it is to have that youth centre there for them? When she retires I doubt that it will be possible, certainly not easy, to hire someone to take the job there when there is not sufficient funding for the work or for a salary for whoever might be the new leader. I see it as the end of the Youth Centre. What do you think?
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Fun Fest is ready to impress-volunteers needed by Sylene Argent The annual Essex Fun Fest is fast approaching, and many exciting events and activities are planned to suit the tastes of nearly everyone within the municipality and beyond. This year’s three day festival will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 10, 11, and June 12. The Prince & Princess Youth Talent Contest is planned to return this year on the Friday evening, and is in need of youth to sign up to participate. This year’s Saturday parade will commence at 11 a.m. with a “Celebrating 50 Years of the Canadian Flag and 125 Years of Essex Centre” theme. Residents are urged to stick around the downtown core after the parade to enjoy the Essex Centre BIA Classic Car Show and area business sidewalk sales. Throughout the weekend, a kid zone will be available. This was a big hit amongst youth last year,
Essex seeks 2015 Citizen of the Year Since 1978, Essex has recognized outstanding citizens through the annual Essex Citizen of the Year program. The Town of Essex, Heritage Essex, the Essex Rotary Club, and the Knights of Columbus host this recognition program. Community members have the chance to nominate who they believe should take home this deserving award. Nominations, complete with a brief descriptions of community contributions, can be submitted to the historic Essex Railway Station. The nomination deadline is July 3. The selected recipient, or recipients, will be announce during the Essex Fun Fest, and later honoured during a fall banquet, which doubles as a fundraiser for Heritage Essex.
and will have an addition of nine holes of golf. Pony rides will be available, for an additional charge. Magical Melody will be onsite at various times on Saturday and Sunday to add to the youth entertainment. A new features added this year is a Watermelon Eating and Spitting Contest on Saturday, and Monsters of Schlock will perform in the picnic area. The CraZ-Crew BMX Extreme Stunt Show returns. The Bavarian Gardens will host evening entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening. On Saturday afternoon the Ultimate Battle of the Bands takes place on the UNIFOR Local 444 main stage. This competition is targeted at high school and collegeaged musicians. Fun Fest Committee Chairperson Joe Garon noted there is enough space available for up to ten performances, so area garage bands should sign up as soon as possible to ensure this gig is a go. Also on the stage on Sunday afternoon is the Rise 2 Fame Youth Talent Search. Sunday’s festivities include a 5 km Family Fun Walk/Run at 10:15 at Sadler’s Pond. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The annual Pet Show and horseshoe tournament take place on Sunday along with an interactive Birds of Prey show. The traditional fireworks on Sunday evening will wrap up the weekend festivities. Plenty of music entertainment is scheduled for the weekend including, tribute band Absolute Journey on Friday night and the Rolling Stones tribute show, featuring Hot Rocks on Saturday. Paying Cash, a tribute to Johnny Cash, performs Sunday as well as a performance from Buck Twenty (formerly the Mike Ure Band), and the Legends of Country, tributes to Tim McGraw and Shania Twain.
The goal of the Fun Fest Committee is to listen to the community and come up with ways to make it a better event each year. The Committee also hopes to have different attractions than other festivals, he noted. The Fun Fest is always in need of volunteers. Without its volunteers and sponsors, this would not be a go each year, Garon said. As a way to give back to sponsors and volunteers, an appreciation night, equipped with free rides, will be held on the Thursday evening before the festival as a way to say thanks to those individuals for their contributions. Anyone interested in volunteering, would like to view an official schedule of attractions, or would like an entry form for events can log onto: www. essexfunfest.com. TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE WWW.FORSYTHTRAVEL.COM
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Cambridge artist Dave Sopha created the Portraits of Honour. He displayed a copy of this art piece and another memorial art piece he is working on during the Southern Ontario Military Muster.
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eyes. He went on tour for the Portraits of Honour project in 2011, and that experience was “amazing, but emotional to meet the families,” he commented. Working on the Portraits of Honour project made the artist feel good to recognize those individuals who served and lost their lives. Knowing this was to be a special project, Sopha created the artpiece as an oil painting. This would be his first time creating an oil painting. He typically is an airbrush artist. He knew he was onto something special when he approached a shop in Guelph for the large canvass he would need, and was not charged for this piece of art supply. Sopha still travels with the “Portraits of Honour” project and continues to raise funds for the Military Resource Fund and the
Military Family Fund. He wants to do something special to recognize Canadian Peacekeepers who have lost their lives. Over the weekend, he was working on a memorial project. He likes to work on an art piece when travelling with the “Portraits of Honour” exhibit while he greets the many individuals who
inquire about his art work. More information about Portraits of Honour can be found at www. portraitsofhonour.ca. Reenactors and history buffs came from all over Ontario to participate in the Southern Ontario Military Muster over the weekend. One attendee,
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Big Bike raises big dollars for Heart & Stroke by Sylene Argent Many area residents put their leg muscles to the test on Friday evening as they pedaled throughout Essex Centre in an effort to raise funds for the Heart & Stroke Foundation through its 22nd installment of the Big Bike event. The big 29 seat bike is used as a fundraising and awareness tool for the Heart & Stroke
Many area residents pedaled the 29 seat Big Bike to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation on Friday evening.
Foundation. It gains a lot of attention as participants make their way through their routes. The Foundation hosts the Big Bike event during Stoke Month, and in recognition of that this bike will be pedaled throughout Essex County and Windsor this month. Area Coordinator for the Heart & Stroke Foundation Michelle Gaudette said
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the 2015 goal for the Big Bike fundraiser was to raise $169,000, and the Foundation is well on its way to achieving that. Just in Essex, pledgers raised $13754.05 for the cause. Each participant raised pledge dollars to participate. The funds raised will go into supporting research efforts, advocacy, and education, Gaudette said. So far, the Big Bike has had a great turnout, Gaudette commented. Not only is this a great fundraiser, but the teams have a great time
participating. They listen to music and clang cowbells while they pedal down their routes. So far, she added, the Big Bike has been fortunate to have great weather. Area dignitaries and municipal staff were part of a team that took off from The Brass Monkey on Friday. Other Heart & Stroke Foundation teams included one from Community Living, BeachWalk Family Fitness, Iler Lodge, Libro Credit Union, Country Village, and team Anger Management.
Tom Poeck, travelled from Europe to get to the event grounds. Poeck is a Colour Sergeant with the British Army. He has been coming to the Military Muster, and other Military-related events in the area, for the past several years. He first learned about the Military Muster while staying with relatives in the area a few years ago, and has done his best to attend the annual event as often as his schedule allows. He likes attending the Military Muster to hear veterans’ stories. He also likes to forward the information he has gained to youth and others interested in learning about military history. When Poeck first enlisted with the British Army, he had the opportunity to talk with many WWI veterans. He would sit for hours and listen to these individuals who experienced the War. He learned a lot from these individuals, and likes how events like the Military Muster connects individuals to WWII veterans. When the veterans are all gone, that’s it, he said. Then people are learning history third and fourth hand. Poeck is from a long line of relatives who have served. He said he wished he had taken more of an opportunity to talk with them to learn more about their own stories. He said there is a demand for that knowledge. The Military Muster, he added, also creates a great atmosphere with a fantastic bunch of people. For more information about this annual event that honours veterans, log onto militarymuster.ca.
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Essex Council Notes... Franco-Ontarian Flag Day Council moved to support the request from Joseph Picard, Director of Education for the Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence. The correspondence asked that the Town participate in the celebration of Francophones in Ontario through a flag raising ceremony on September 25 to honour the legacy of Franco-Ontarians. Colchester Harbour Steering Committee Council moved to reinstate the Colchester Harbour Steering Committee to, in part, work toward acquisition of the Colchester Harbour. Councillor Bill Caixeiro noted the Committee would include the Director of Community Services, a representative from the Planning Department, one representative of Council, and two residents. Caixeiro wanted to be the Council rep on this Committee. Councillors step up to save Heritage Committee After two public appeals for volunteers, the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee was still short two members to meet provincial regulations. Administration asked if Councillors would volunteer to fill the spaces. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche volunteered to take a seat on the committee and said that he knew of a resident who may be interested. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said if the resident in question was not interested and if a schedule could be developed that keep Heritage Committee meetings from conflicting with his other council obligations, he would fill the remaining vacancy.
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Legion requests an encroachment agreement The Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 338) requested to be allowed an encroachment for an outdoor patio at 37 McAfee Street in Harrow. This encroachment will be around five feet. Council moved to enact the corresponding bylaw supporting the encroachment. Letter of recognition for Spitfire Committee Council received correspondence from the Great Canadian Flag Project. This letter commended Council on the Memorial Spitfire, Honour Wall, and the May 25 dedication ceremony. Council will send a copy of the letter to the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee. The letter notes the project was remarkable. Council supports Spirits At the request of the Association of Canadian Distillers, Council agreed to call on the provincial government to provide fair and equal access to customers for all alcoholic beverages. The province is currently considering allowing grocery stores to sell beer and possibly wine, the spirits industry wants equal access to these customers. Ontario distillers are a main consumer of locally grown grain, and they employ about 6,000 people, most of them locally. If the sale of liquor in Ontario experiences a significant drop, it would be extremely detrimental to local economy. Harrow High Action Committee Councillor Sherry Bondy noted the PARC committee has presented its recommendations to the Greater Essex County District School Board on what it would like to see done with the schools currently under an accommodation review, including Harrow High School. She has since had discussions with some of the PARC members, and they do not want to just wait for the GECDSB to announce its final decision. It wants to continue to fight for the high school in that time. It has to be shown that the school can be made into a community hub, she said. CAO Russ Phillips said he is committed in being engaged in whatever Council wants him and administration to do on this subject. Perhaps the PARC members could be brought together to continue these discussions. Councillor Steve Bjorkman suggesting continued brainstorming on more ideas. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche suggested coming up with
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ideas for programming that could be implemented at Harrow High School that are not available anywhere else to attract students. Bondy was hopeful Council would send a letter to the GECDSB asking what it would like to see, how Council could meet it half way? The Harrow Community, she added, is in strong support of the high school. Youth rep on Council, Olivia Bernath, said it is important to get the two youth council reps involved in these discussions to gather information from their fellow Classmates on things like programs they would like to see. Flooding Advisory Committee Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy said the Flooding Advisory Committee wants to be formal committee of Council. This would put minutes on the agenda and require a Council rep to join the committee. Council needed to approve formalizing it, which it did. Councillor Randy Voakes will sit on the committee. Youth rep’s last meeting Youth Council Rep Olivia Bernath served her final meeting in this position on Monday. Mayor Ron McDermott thanked her for her dedication and noted Council has appreciated her input. He wished her luck in her future endeavors.
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Voice Of Inspiration “You can’t hold on to a grievance and be happy. Time to make a choice!” ~ Robert Holden
by Jennifer Cranston On June 10 1925, at 10:30 a.m. the United Church of Canada was formed, bringing together the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregationalist churches. On Wednesday June 10, Essex United and congregations across the country celebrated with a service that included ringing their bell 90 times. Every service was held at 10:30 a.m. “We are proudly ringing our bell 90 times to say that we’re still
here,” Rev. Jim Hatt said. Following the service, a 90th birthday cake was cut and served to members of the congregation and members of the community. The United Church is the largest Protestant denomination in Canada, with about 3000 congregations nationwide. Rev. Hatt said he is proud of the fact that the Church has always been one of social justice. Essex United has a history of supporting various organizations locally, including food banks, Scouts Canada, GessTwood Camp, and many others. Its next community event will be on July 1 when the entire Essex community will be invited to the church for a free barbecue and a fireworks display. For more information about the local United Church, visit essexunitedchurch. com.
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by Jennifer Cranston Local OPP officers spent three days training under Sergeant Jeff Coulter for the police bicycle patrol. Training included obstacles like stairs and curbs. They also practiced slow speeds, rapid-dismounts, and suspect take-downs. They also learned bicycle repair.
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Mayor’s free swim helps Essex Legion recognizes top entries in annual contest promote recreation month by Jennifer Cranston The Mayor’s free swim at the Essex Aquatic Centre was one of many free events hosted this month to promote June as recreation month in Essex. Around 50 swimmers came out to enjoy an afternoon in the pool. Remaining free events this month are Hatha Yoga for Seniors on June 20, Aquafit class on June 23, Zumba Fitness class on June 25 and a recreational swim on June 26. Lisa Laframboise brought her daughter and her friends to the free swim on Sunday. She brings her kids to the pool in Essex every weekend. Laframboise and her family moved to Essex from Windsor about two years ago and she is just now beginning to discover some of the best parts of recreation available in Essex. She explained that for a while after moving she was shuttling her kids back and forth to Windsor for recreational activities. She said it was because when it comes to her kids, the temptation was to stay with what was comfortable. After a while she began to explore some of the options here in Essex, and she is glad she did. Her kids participate in programs like Art Attack and sporting programs like soccer and volleyball. “My kids are extremely happy,” she said. “The instructors here are great.” She explained that she really likes the personal service her family receives from town staff. She mentioned how impressed she was with one young instructor who handed out a personal profile to parents describing her training and qualifications. “It’s nice to know your kids are in good hands,” Laframboise said. The Laframboise children have been attending community programming for about a decade and their mom said Essex has proven itself to be ahead of the rest.
by Sylene Argent As a way to pay tribute to veterans and fallen soldiers, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) hosts its annual Youth Remembrance Day Poster Contest. This contest allows area youth the opportunity to submit self-made colour or black and white art pieces that show gratitude for the sacrifices veterans and soldiers have made for Canadian freedom. On Wednesday, June 10 members of the Essex Legion recognized the top three entries in the primary, junior, and intermediate divisions of the 2014 Remembrance Day Poster Contest as well as its annual Literary (poems and essays), and Public Speaking Contest. These youth were awarded with a cash prize and a certificate for their accomplishments. Legion Member and Youth Education Chairman Craig Chartier
said the 2014 contest had good support from local youth. Students from Colchester North Public School, Essex Public School, Gosfield North Public School, Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, and Rock of Help Academy made submissions into the contests. In all, there were 428 entries, which was slightly higher than the 2013 contest. Chartier explained that first place entries from the Branch contest were sent to the Zone A-2 level of competition, which is made up of Essex County, excluding Tecumseh and LaSalle. Top entries from the Poster and Essay Contests from there go on to compete at the District, Provincial, and Dominion levels. Chartier was proud that three of the youth from the Essex Branch level made it to the District level. These entries were from the intermediate black and white poster contest, the
intermediate colour poster contest, and the intermediate essay contest. He was also pleased to note that in the eight years he has been the Youth Education Chairman for the Essex Legion, this was the first year there was a competitor in the primary Public Speaking Contest. “It’s a true honour to put the program on for the youth,” Chartier said. “Keep involved, keep remembering. You are all winners.” He noted that the Remembrance Day Poster Contest submissions are used to decorate the hall for the Legion’s annual Remembrance Day dinner held each fall. Through this opportunity, the Legion has offered a video contest for the past two years, which no one has yet to enter. Chartier hopes many youth will create submissions for this component of the contest next year.
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’37 Packard displayed during Festival of Cars
by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village opened
up its gates to the public to enjoy two festivities on Sunday. The annual Spring Festival of Cars
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completing around 90 percent of the work himself. He bought this car in 1988, and the work took nine years to complete. What was interesting about this car was that it was originally built in Windsor on St. Luke Road, and Demars was born that same year nearby on Drouillard Road. The Packard, he added, was a quality built car. “I was always looking for a car to restore,” Demers said. There was something special about the ’37 Packard he would find in Brockville, where his sister lives. At the time of coming across this find, it had no drivetrain, its interior needed a lot of
work, and its leather roof and frame were no good. Overlooking the Packard while it was on display at the Spring Festival of Cars, Demers said he is pleased with how it turned out after nine years of dedicated handyman work. Demers enjoys bringing his Packard to area car shows to share it with other enthusiasts. One of the highlights he has had in owning the car was receiving a first place in the street rod category of the invite only Willistead Classic Car Show in 2003. “I went home on cloud nine,” he said. “I never expected it.”
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90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Eleanor Baxter
Born June 25, 1925 in Bloomfield, P.E.I.. She has 9 children, 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She will celebrate her 90th birthday with an Open House on June 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Essex Legion, Branch 201. Please stop by for a piece of birthday cake and wish Eleanor a Happy Birthday. Best Wishes only!
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Thanks to all who shared in my 60th Anniversary Eucharist and Open House. Thank you for your prayers, cards, and gifts. Thank you to the C.W.L. Ladies who provided a delicious brunch. You all made the day special for me!
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I’d like to have an echo of happy times and bright sunny days. Of happy memories I leave behind. ~ Remembering with Love, Mom & Family ____________________________________________________
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Wilfred J. O’Neil Sept. 17, 1920 - May 18, 2006
A daily thought. A silent tear. A constant wish that you were here. In my heart you will always stay. Loved and remembered every day. Love Evelyn. Blessings Dad, on Father’s Day - Love your Children and Families. ____________________________________________________
Ingeborg Wirag March 20, 1932- June 23 2014 A Dear Wife, Wonderful Mom, Special Grandma and Great Grandma
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Why colours?
Did you ever wonder why barns are painted red? The barn where I grew up did not have a paint coat and at the time I did not realize it was a very new barn. According to an article I read lately, red is the choice for barns because of cost. Ferrous oxide as the colouring agent is inexpensive and plentiful. The explanation for green shutters was that Paris Green was used as the pigment since 1775. The first green paint got its tint from arsenic, which acted as a preservative. Later, it was discovered that paint was poisonous so homeowners thought it helped keep bugs away. Around here, white was the colour for frame homes. The lead based, zinc-oxide laced paints were more durable than other paints and easy to freshen with a touch-up. When I lived in Halifax I was surprised to see most frame homes there were a buff colour, usually trimmed with brown. This same magazine wrote about dust chasers and mentions the carpet beaters. That was a hated job as a child. My parents would haul the carpets outside to the clothesline and I had the job of whacking away at them to knock out the dust. I was a teenager before my parents got a vacuum sweeper, although prior to that mother has a Bissell Sweeper. It was like a box on a handle and underneath it there were revolving brushes. I have no idea how effective that was. As a housekeeper I avoided rugs or carpeting. I loved the hardwood floors and still think they are more attractive. For those with allergies from dust, they are the answer. So we have our choice; warm floor underfoot or wear warm slippers!
A year has passed, where has the time gone? Always so good, unselfish and kind. Few on this earth her equal we find. We cling to the memories you left us, you did not go alone. A special part of us went with you, when God called you home. ~ Forever Remembered and Loved ~ Your Family
Voice Of Inspiration “When the whole world is crazy, it doesn’t pay to be sane.” - Terry Goodkind
What’s Going On... JUNE 20 - K OF C MCGREGOR CHICKEN & RIB DINNER At 6pm at K of C hall in McGregor. Proceeds to St. Clement Parish. Tickets available at parish office or K of C hall. JUNE 20 THE ESSEXKENT CAGE BIRD SOCIETY’S ANNUAL BABY BIRD SHOW At the Tecumseh Golden Age Club, 12420 Lanoue in Tecumseh. From 10am to 3pm. JUNE 24 THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING At the Essex Community Centre. At 7:30pm. Margaret & Sandy on flower arranging for competition. JUNE 24 THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING At the home of Dennis Shady, 155 Ambassador Beach, R.R.#3, Harrow. All are welcome. JUNE 24 SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP Learn & share about Lyme disease. At Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, at 6:30pm. Meetings will resume in September. JUNE & JULY - ART SPACE ESSEX program schedule is set. Find us on Facebook or www. artspaceessex.blogspot.ca for the details. JULY 10-12 - ESSEX FUN FEST For more info: www.essexfunfest.com or watch for our annual guide in our July 2nd issue.
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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who show me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. E.T. _____________________
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News Congratulations to Captain Kristen Gray on her promotion from Lieutenant. She will be preaching her farewell sermon in Essex on Sunday June 21st at 11 a.m. We will enjoy fellowship after this service with a potluck lunch. Bring your favorite dish and join us as we wish Captain Kristen and her son all the best as they move to Brantford. Make a note on your calendar that July 10th -12th is the Essex Funfest weekend. We will have a barbecque at the church on Saturday during the parade. The annual Ecumenical church service takes place on Sunday morning at Sadler’s Nature Park. Watch for more details in upcoming columns.
Essex United Church We had lunch after church to celebrate Pastor Jim’s commissioning. David, Marnie, and Jim gave a report of the London Conference. Get your tickets for the chicken dinner and strawberry social on June 19. July 1 will be a special day at Essex United. Therewill be a community picnic with games and fireworks at the finish. Pastor Jim was commissioned as a minister after a long journey that began in 2004. He says working two years at the Downtown Mission assured him he had the right course, the diaconal ministry with its thrust on social justice. He feels he has been called in a gift from God. He says we will spread the message of God’s
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us this Father’s Day for our Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will deliver the special message. Reading the Holy Scriptures will be Jean Matalik. Greeting you at the door will be Madeline Pehleman and Jean Matalik. Serving the lunch after the service will be Lenore & Arnie Palmer and Cindy PalmerMartin. Special thanks to all who came out to our BBQ Rib Dinner last Saturday. Also to all the helpers who served. We are still collecting items for Essex Food Bank and Lakeshore Food Bank. Items and be left in the boxes provided. Rev. Ann’s sermons and Sunday bulletin are the Church’s website. Need a book to read? Check out the Church’s Library. Choir Practice: Monday at 7:30 pm. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Vacation Bible School: July 13-17 from 9am to 12 noon. Come out and plant some seeds, learn the 5 finger prayer, dance and sing upstairs, share a few snack with your friends
Trinity Church We continue to pray for Elaine, Grace, David, Auston, James, Beverly and Art. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Peter Kistulinec Sr., given by Pat & Sharon and family. Happy Birthday this week to Liz Brown, Tom Holland and Shad Grieve. The year is half over already and our Toy Drive is looking very good. Lets try to fill the box up and hopefully fill it again before giving the donations to the Kingsville North and South Fire Station for distribution to kids at Christmas in Cottam and the surrounding area! Thank you to all who took part in tolling our Church bell through the last 22 days in memory of missing and murdered Aboriginal women. June 21st is the last day of Sunday School for this year. Come out and join us in a potluck lunch celebrating a job well done by our young people of the Church. We will also be needing some strong men and women to help move furniture from the Church into the hall as the floors and the pews will be cleaned and new carpet put in while we continue our summer worship with our sister church, St. Paul’s, for the next five weeks, beginning June 28th. Remember to come and join us Sunday, June 28th at 7pm., for our Campfire Evensong, in the side lot. All are welcome. Join un Sunday at 9:15 AM., in the Little White Church in the Cemetery in Cottam. Woodslee Friendship Club A great week for friendly get togethers for our club members and friends. The cards were good and the snacks plentiful. Our lucky group of winners this week were Veronica Granger, Leo Durocher, Helene Manley, Dave McMurren, Chas Chevalier, Joanne McMurren, Chap Fuerth, Claire Renaud, Audrey Stanley, George Diesbourg, Mike Renaud, Aggie Rivait, Ray Brooker and Kora Brooker. Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather remains a topic in our area, as it seems it rains frequently. Happy Birthday wishes this week to Emily Diemling, Jean Pearce and my Great Granddaughter Sierra. Best of Wishes to all of you. The McGregor Music Festival for Cancer was held on Sunday at Co-An Park amid the rain showers, but a lot of brave souls still came and had a great day with great music. Many door prizes were given out that the community donated for this occasion.
The Leamington Fair is this weekend and it’s also Father’s Day Weekend. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held itsPepper party on Tuesday and the lucky winners were Audrey Stanley, Eileen Ames, Elaine Taylor, Charlie Chevalier, George Diesbourg & Don Ames. The Euchre party on Saturday was held and the lucky folks were JoAnne Diesbourg, Mary Demars, Elaine Taylor, Keith Dresser, Don Ames & Ken Salter. Come and join in on the fun nights of card playing. Have a good week everyone! Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We invite you join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am. We thank everyone who participated last Sunday
as we celebrated the 90th anniversary of the United Church of Canada. In addition to organ chimes, bagpipes played by John Woodbridge and a special song written by Leslie Balsillie, we also had many in the congregation (both young and old) ringing hand bells! There was a picnic lunch following the service. Everyone felt proud to belong to the Christian Family – The United Church of Canada! Beginning Sunday, July 5th, we will once again worship with the Harrow Mennonite Church. During the month of July, services will take place at Harrow United Church at 9:30 am. In August, we will worship at the Mennonite Church. Everyone is welcome! Darlene Sleeth is collecting used baseball gloves and Continued on Page 18
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Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise...” Pastor Gary spoke on the power of praise and worship and how as we worship Him we’re changed from glory to glory. Mark your calendars for Camp Impact! Tuesday, July 21st. to Thursday, July 23rd. Please remember the food bank this month by bringing in your donations. Intercession: Tuesday’s and Fridays at 9 a.m. Children, Youth and Adult classes: Wednesday’s at 7 p.m. Restoration House, 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee. Open Saturday’s, 10a.m.-1 p.m. Essex Community Services Welcome Summer Picnic - Essex Community Services is holding another group outing. We are hosting a picnic at Lakeview Marina in Belle River on Monday, June 29th. Pick ups begin around 1:30pm. Call us today at 519776-4231 to reserve your spot! St. Paul’s Anglican Church We continue to toll our bell each day in memory of missing and murdered aboriginal women. Check the
schedule for your turn at the bell. Flyers and sponsorship packages are at the back of the church for the legacy of heroes. For questions, contact Sandra Lypps. Next Sunday will be Sunday School celebrations at St. Paul’s with pot luck at Tiffany and Clarences’ following the service. June Thank You Bank will be sent to Anglican church care of resources for missions. Our contributions will provide support for programs that help in the spiritual battles against suicide, work for restoration of indigenous spirituality, and sacred circles. Summer services will be at St. Paul’s until July 26. Register for vacation Bible School at Church of Redeemer from July 6 to 10, from 9 until noon. For ages 4 to 12. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15 a.m. This week we will celebrate Father’s Day. It will also be Sunday School award Sunday and the Church family picnic. All are welcome! Also, June 21st is when Unified Board Survey is due. Thanks for your input. Sunday, June 28 we will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Tuesday, July 7 is the nursing home service at Iler Lodge at 2pm. Volunteers are always welcome.
Tina is still collecting milk bags to make bed mats for Haiti. Thanks. On June 21st - Door greeters are Jennifer Reeb and Alex, Elder on duty is Virginia Lauzon, and LockUp is Jack Thomas. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with
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coffee or tea. Mark your calendar for our upcoming free Movie Night on Friday June 26 featuring Big Hero 6. Stay tuned for more details. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Maidstone Cross Happy Father’s Day to all past and present fathers. Enjoy your special day! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate Cemetery Sunday. Although Mass was held inside due to the inclement weather, the cemetery looked great
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Rain can’t dampen spirits at McGregor Music Fest
by Jennifer Cranston The community came together to enjoy the 26th Annual McGregor Music Festival in spite of cloudy skies and some wet weather. The pavilion at CoAn Park was packed as music lovers gathered to
dance and tap their toes to eight bands that played throughout the day. These bands donated their talents to support the event. “The rain didn’t slow us down,” Festival Chairperson Sue LeClair said. LeClair said organizers
tor for the Cancer Centre Foundation. She expressed gratitude on behalf of the Foundation for the work of the Festival organizers. “The committee is awesome. It’s a great event,” she said. “Their experience really shows. It’s the same dedicated volunteers every year and they really know what they are doing.”
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Continued from Page 18 thanks to Floyd Rauth our grounds maintenance worker and to Kelly Hebert our Cemetery Manager. Our sympathies and prayers to the Dupuis family on the passing of Shirley. Congratulations to all the St. Mary’s Grade 8 grads. Good luck in High School! Please read the Diocese of London Task Force update that explains the future of our parishes. The 12th Annual Parish Golf Tournament takes place on Sunday, June 28th at Willow Creek golf course with 9 holes and BBQ dinner. Registration forms are available at the back of the church, or call 519-995-5284. Happy Birthday to Barb O’Neil. Please keep Don Turnball, Dominic Bissonnette, Rita Bellaire, and Gerry Allen in your prayers and all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Summer Daily Mass Times: Starting Thursday, June 18th, daily mass begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday evening mass is at 7 p.m. CWL Father’s Day Raffle - Get tickets for your chance to win great gifts for Dad. Available after each mass in thr Gather Space. Proceeds to CWL.
Save the date - Vacation Bible School is August 10 - 14. Parish Family Picnic is Sunday, August 16. Net Ministry - National Evangelization Team. Congratulations to our 3 young people who were accepted into NET. Marth Lapain, Jarrod Market, and Adam Zanier. Please keep them in your prayers and help support them. Children’s Liturgy - Sunday School at 11am. Mass will be done on Sunday, June 28 and will resume on Sunday, Sept. 13. Have a safe and happy summer. God Bless and have a wonderul week! Essex Retirees’ Social Club News Fitness for men - Are there any men interested in an exercise group? Call the office for more information: 519-776-6689. Cribbage points have been calculated and prizes awarded. Floyd Cascadden was the winner, Bob Burns was second, Mary Lou Chibi was third, and Don Ladouceur was fourth. Audrey Ostrander was the winner at Saturday euchre, Evelyn Vivier was second and Judy Kelly was third. Doug Fields took high score at Monday night pepper. Roger Monchamp had most peppers and Anna Dobson was low. Floyd Cascadden had the high score of Tuesday afternoon pepper. A three-way tie for most peppers was by Virgery Cascadden, George Diesbourg, and Evelyn Vivier. Joanne Diesbourg had the low score. Debbie Monchamp took high score of Wednesday night pepper. Evelyn Vivier had most peppers and Doug was low.
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1942 Dodge disappeared. What a shame! Pictured left: Bernie Richard’s 1942 Dodge 2-door sedan in the 1970s.
Pictured below: Interior of Bernie’s 1942 Dodge.
Bernie Richard of Essex, Ontario, writes: “Back in the ‘70s, my brother Jim and I went to a junkyard in Harrow that was going out of business. We looked around and bought a 1942 Dodge because it looked cool. It was a 2-door sedan with a six cylinder flathead engine and a 3-speed transmission with optional Fluid Drive. “Fluid Drive was an attempt at an automatic transmission. It could be driven as a standard 3-speed or just put it in third and step on it. It made a really interesting whooshing sound as the fluid swirled around inside the transmission. It also had an AM radio. We paid 50 or 75 bucks for it and hauled it home. After some tinkering, it was running but had a lot of rust. A shop in Blenheim made some replacement panels and we installed the floor and rockers with pop rivets (money was tight). “We drove it on the back roads around McGregor but it was never licensed. And we never got caught even though the neighbours were all watching us. Then life got in the way of doing any more work on the car so it was sold to a neighbour. He had it for a while and then it was sent to a junkyard again. “What a shame. We tracked it down to a junkyard outside McGregor, but it disappeared before we could scrape together the funds to buy it back. I hope someone bought it and restored it. If any readers of this column know of anyone who bought a 1942 Dodge from Vallahora Auto Parts on Walker Road south of McGregor in the late ‘70s, I would love to see the old car again. “This car was rare, an early 1942 model with full chrome. In February 1942, most civilian production of autos ceased so the plants could produce equipment for the war. The later 1942 models had painted bumpers and trim to conserve resources for the war.” The Canadian-built Dodge for 1942 came as the modestly priced Kingsway and the more expensive Special Deluxe. Both series had the same 117-inch wheelbase as the Plymouth and utilized the same 217 cubic inch flathead six. If Bernie’s car turns up, you’ll read all about it right here, where we bring old cars back to life. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
Pictured above is Ryan Whittaker looking after the bat boy duties during the Junior game.
submitted by Wayne Nevin Essex Minor Baseball’s Yellow Jackets had an impressive week from top to bottom as the season is officially underway for the 2015 Season. The Rookie Team Picked up a win VS the Riverside AAA Team on Sunday, bringing its record to 3-1. The Mosquito Minor Team Picked up two wins in a double header VS the Chatham Diamonds on Sunday, bringing their record to 6-3. The Mosquito Major Team Picked up two straight wins VS Harrow Blues and Amherstburg Cardinals this past week. The Yellow Jackets 19U Team Picked up two wins defeating the LaSalle
Titans 12-2 at Villanova on Tuesday night and followed that up with a 4-1 win VS the Tecumseh Thunder at home on Thursday night. The wins moved the 19U team into third place in the Windsor Mic Mac League where the top four teams make the playoffs. Last weekend, the Peewee Major, Midget Mino, and Midget Major teams all head off to the London Badgers Tournament in London, Ontario to see how they faired against other teams in the province. Peewee Major Team The team went 3-0 beating Barrie, Whitby, and Kawartha. The team was waiting to start the Semi Finals when the rains came in on Sunday. This is a very strong group, outscoring its opponents by a margin of
The Midget Minor Team The team went two wins - one tie - one loss VS Niagra Falls (L), Ancaster (W), Kawartha (W) and Quinte (T) and and the players were waiting on the outcome of the Sunday morning game to see if they were moving on from their pool to the semi finals when the rain came in.
The Midget Major Team The team went two wins - one tie in pool play VS Milton (T), Hamilton (W), St. Thomas (W) and were into the Semi Finals leading Pickering 4-0 in the 5th inning when the rains stopped play. If things continued, they would play the winner of Hamilton and London North in the Finals. All in all it was a great showing between the three teams having only one loss in 12 games of the tournament. Tournament officials sent everyone home when the City closed the diamonds due to weather conditions and have indicated they will try and work out a mutual date between teams to finish up the tournament and declare champions. The 2015 season is shaping up to be a good summer of baseball.
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Around the track at South Buxton Raceway submitted by Mike Bennett Going into the 2015 season, 15-year-old Kingsville native Dylan Wolters had a modest goal - to win a heat race at South Buxton Raceway. He accomplished that career-first last week. Wolters led all 20 laps for his first career feature win in the Tirecraft MiniMods, a very popular win with the large crowd. “No, I never expected to win one so soon,” the second-year driver told the appreciative fans in his post-race interview. “I was happy with last week’s (heat race) win, then to win the heat again tonight ... and now a feature, this is great.” Wolters started in the second row but took the lead on the first lap thanks to a big run on Blenheim’s Kyle Hope. “I thought the 73 (Hope) would get me off the jump but I pulled him,” said Wolters, who built a good-sized lead for the first caution-free 13 laps. “I didn’t know how
much I was out front until I started lapping cars, then I realized I must be doing good,” said the Grade 9 Kingsville District High School student. Wolters also didn’t realize who was running second until the caution waved on lap 13 when he looked over and saw Kingsville’s Rob Quick, a car he worked on as a youngster with his father P.J. Wolters. “It made me a little nervous,” said Wolters when he saw his friend and mentor beside him. “I knew it was going to be a good finish so I gave him the thumbs up.” Wolters kept Quick at bay for the next four laps before the caution waved again with three to go. The youngster bobbled coming out of turn two on the restart and moved up the track just as Quick was about to attempt a pass on the high side. “My hands got caught in the wheel and I slid up the track ... I was thinking the worst,” Wolters said.
“I had to hit my brakes, if not we both would have been in the wall,” Quick said, who won the feature the previous Saturday night. But Wolters regained control and held off Quick for the final three laps to earn his first career feature checkered. Many, including Wolters himself in his post-race interview, thought Quick was more concerned with protecting the youngster in the waning laps than going for the win himself. “I think maybe he let me win,” Wolters told the fans. But in the pits, Wolters changed his tune. “I think I underestimated myself, he said I won it fair and square,” Wolters said after talking with Quick. The 51-year-old Quick bristled at the suggestion he let Wolters win. “There was no protecting ... I’m out there to win, I don’t give races away,” Quick declared. “The young guy raced his heart out, I gave it all I had. He had the
lead, I tried everything, I couldn’t pass him,” he said. “These cars are equal, and we proved it tonight,” Quick said of the one-two-finish for the P.J. Wolters prepared cars. Hope finished third, followed by Dresden’s Matt Sorrell and Kingsville’s Larry Hart, who won his first career feature on opening night. Windsor’s Gerald Underwood finished sixth and Essex’s Tom Reimer was 10th. Reimer won his heat race, the first of his career, while Hart was also a heat race winner. Leamington’s Joel Dick extended his feature win streak to three in a row in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds. Dick led all 20 laps, with Belle River’s Mario Toniolo in tow the entire distance. Toniolo was able to stay with the leader in the second half of the race after a lap-10 caution. “The car tightened up pretty good the second half,” said Dick, who had
built a sizable lead before the caution. “It’s a tire game here, we went with the same set-up as last week but the track had a little more moisture in it tonight,” said Dick, who started
fourth last week and took the lead at the halfway mark when his tires came in. “It was a little bit of a misread by me tonight.” Dick won five straight
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Dylan Wolters, a 15-year-old from Kingsville, won his first career feature at South Buxton Raceway in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods on Saturday night.
features to start the 2014 season and won 11 times, including the season championship race en route to his first points title. His dominance the last three weeks, however, has not sparked any pointstitle repeat thoughts. “We’re just going to try and win races, that’s it. If that (points title) comes, that’s great,” said Dick, who also won his heat race earlier in the night. Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano finished third, his best since moving
to the modifieds last year. Clayton Smith was fourth. Dan McIntyre and John Sylvestre, Essex’s Gerald Martin, Rick Harrison, Justin Mills, and Woodslee’s Shawn Gillis finished 12th through 17th. Cale Johns, another 15-year-old driver, won his first career Autotech Bombers feature. Jamie Beaulieu was second, and Kingsville’s James Kelly, last week’s feature winner, finished fourth. Steve Shaw won his
first feature of the season in the Tirecraft Sport Stocks, taking the lead from Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield on lap five and held off a strong challenge from Kingsville’s Rob Young. Young finished third while Essex’s Dillon Moody was fifth. Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse was credited with an eighthplace finish as he wound up on is roof after a rollover accident on the final lap just yards short of the finish line.
I Thursday, June 18, 2015
Walleye Derby keeps anglers coming back
by Jennifer Cranston Hundreds of anglers converged in Colchester on Saturday for the 23rd Annual Colchester Walleye Derby. “This morning we put out 545 fishermen between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m.,” organizer Tab Kern said. The Lion’s Club host the event, which traditionally raises between $4,000 and $5,000 for Lion’s Club supported services, including community sports, supports for the visually impaired, as well as guide dog training. A total of 11 prizes are awarded to the biggest fish caught totaling $4,850, with first prize being $1,500. “This is the first year we’ve had all of our prizes covered by sponsors,” Kern said. Kern, who has been organizing the event for 14 years, said one of his favourite parts
of the day is the Kid’s Derby. Dozens of kids as young as three years old get in on the action, competing for prizes for catching the biggest fish. “The kids love the event, they love fishing,” Kern commented. Kern said the measuring station down at the dock is a lot of fun as well. The crowd there gets very excited as they wait to see who won as fishermen, who have been out on their boats all morning, gather to have their walleyes measured. Ron Gyurkovics has been fishing since he was four and has participated in the Walleye Derby since its inception. He said he loves fishing and is out on the water three or four times a week. He catches fish year round and said the waters off Colchester make for some very good ice fishing as well.