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Vol. 134
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Issue No. 36
The Spitfire, Priscilla, arrives in Essex
Essex K of C supports Spitfire PAgE 11 ________________ Local law enforcement host ride for Special Olympics PAgE 13 ________________ Lots of new faces for Essex 73s PAgE 19 ________________
Looking For A Good Home David Ducharme, Essex Knights of Columbus Grand Night, forwards a $1000 donation to Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee members Karen Billing and Michael Beale. See Donation story on Page 11.
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by Sylene Argent With runway lights signaling clearance for a safe landing on Thursday morning, the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee finally had the opportunity to unveil the fiberglass replica Spitfire at the Essex Memorial Arena. This monument will honour the 400 or so
Essex County airmen from the RAF and the RCAF. The members of the committee have been working together to raise money to bring the replica to Essex since January 2014. Committee member Michael Beale noted the idea began when a handful of organizers started throwing ideas around
Karen BillingÕ s kitchen table. Karen is the wife of local WWII Spitfire Pilot, Jerry Billing. From those preliminary discussions, the project soon got wind under its wings and moved rapidly forward. Beale was then recruited to help fundraise and make it happen. For 56 years, Billing flew
actor Cliff Robertson’s Spitfire over the treetops in the Essex area. That plane can no longer be flown and is on display at Seattle, WashingtonÕ s Museum of Flight. And Billing, its former pilot, is now 93-years old. Beale complimented the team behind the project, saying they are “the best.”
He thanked a long-list of donors and contributors for their support. Ò This is the team that would absolutely not give up,” he said. “I’m proud of them.” “Beautiful, isn’t it?” He asked the crowd that had gathered to see the monument during its unveiling. Ò It really is beautiful.” This replica was pulled from the skin of an original Spitfire and was painted as Billing flew it over the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. It also has the same serial number. On Sunday, September 14, at 1 p.m., the community is invited celebrate with the committee as the plane is parade down Talbot Street from the Memorial Arena to its established site at Heritage Gardens, located between the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the historic Essex Railway Station. Committee member Suzanne Allison hopes that the people watching the parade will follow its progress to the park from Fairview to Talbot to Gordon to Heritage Gardens. A crane will be at the ready at the site and place the monument on
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The Spitfire, Priscilla, arrives in Essex... a plinth. Afterwards, the community is invited to celebrate the monument at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 21 during a dedication ceremony. The total project cost, Beale said, is around $143,000, with much of that donated in-kind. He said that the generosity of
the community and from all around the world has been incredible. Around $4,000 is required to fully complete the project. Ò WeÕ re moving into celebration mode,Ó Beale commented. The Committee was eager to get the monument as soon as possible, so
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WWII airmen, including Jerry Billing, could visit it. The manufacturer, GB (Great Britain) Replicas, contacted another party who also had a Spitfire replica being created. That customer agreed to allow the committee to take their replica, shortening the wait time from nearly 20 weeks to just four. Beale said this was a generous gesture, but the committee had to step up its fundraising efforts to ensure everything would be ready for its arrival. When the monument was finished and painted, it was sent by truck from the Norwich area to Liverpool where it was crated and shipped across the Atlantic. It arrived in Montreal and was then sent by train to Brampton. It was then delivered by truck to Essex last Friday. At that point, Bob Swaddling and fellow Committee members, who have a vast knowledge of Spitfires, assembled the wings to the fuselage, and the details were added to it. Ò ItÕ s the communityÕ s aircraft. It belongs to everyone,Ó Beale said. Most importantly, the monument will be a tool to attract individuals to the site to read the names of the airmen that will eventually be displayed with the monument. The Committee has many names of the County RAF and RCAF veterans, but is looking to the community to forward additional names so no one is overlooked. Anyone with
a name can contact Linda Iler at (519) 796-3393 or linda.iler.somm@gmail. com. Ò For such a monumental project these people took on, itÕ s amazing what they accomplished in a short period of time,Ó Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said while admiring the monument. Ò What a highlight we have for that [silo] area.Ó Billing and McDermott grew up across the street from one another. The Essex Mayor said he would never forget watching as Billing arrived at his motherÕ s house in uniform. Ò We all know what veterans mean to everyone one of us. To have lived across the street from a hero was a treasure.Ó In honour of Priscilla (Voakes) Campbell, Essex Councillor Randy VoakesÕ s daughter who passed away suddenly late last month, the memorial Spitfire will be named after her. Voakes was moved to hear this and he thinks it is a great tribute to his daughter and family. Voakes was instrumental in helping the Essex
Memorial Spitfire Committee obtain a $10,000 grant from the Unifor 444 and 200 groups. He also helped arrange to get Chrysler Canada to deliver the Spitfire to Essex from Brampton. Priscilla, Beale said, is a great name for the Spitfire. PriscillaÕ s slogan was, Ò And though she be but little, she is fierce.” This can also apply to how the Spitfire airplane operates.
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The Essex Centre BIA contributed $5,000 to the project. Chairperson Stephen Bjorkman was impressed with the Spitfire when looking it over on Sunday. He believes it will help attract people to the downtown area of Essex Centre, and will generate interest in the silo district. Partnerships, Bjorkman said, are very important in getting projects done. The BIA was happy to contribute.
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Essex Council Notes for Tuesday, September 2 by Sylene Argent Welcome to new Youth Rep Essex Council welcomed new youth representative member, Olivia Bernath, to her first Council meeting. She takes over the reins from the first Youth Council representative, Josh Grondin. She said it is an honour to fill this role. Mural Committee Update for Grant Applications Essex Council received Essex Community Services’ update as it pertains to the Essex Mural Committee’s grant applications to potentially add murals to the silos located in the downtown corridor in Essex Centre. In the report it notes The Mural Committee applied for six grants, five of which have been denied.
One is still pending. Councillor Sherry Bondy said Council should think about the long-term plans for these silos. She is not sure how long they should stand there as they are, particularly as the prospect of the grant funding is not looking favourable. Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, noted a metal portion was removed from the structures earlier this year, so for now, they are safe. There will be a time for either demolition or to put work into the grounds. In past discussions about the silo mural project, it was noted it was never intended to put this project on the back of the taxpayers. Admin to discuss playground equipment transfer
Council received the report entitled Ò Transfer Playground Equipment from Greater Essex County District School Board.” This asked for approval that Administration continue talks with the Greater Essex County District School Board to remove two playground structures and two triple bay swingers from the former Harrow Junior School property and place these structures at the Bramblewood and Liberato Parks. The report also requested that Council approve funding of up to $30,000 from the Playground Reserve Account to transfer these pieces of equipment. Councillor Sherry Bondy commented that these pieces of playground equipment have been discussed at length with several residents in Harrow. People want something done with this equipment. It has a lot of sentimental value and is still in pretty good shape, she said. She also hopes to see some work done on the playground in front of the Harrow Arena in the future. Volunteer Firefighters have Optional Benefit Plan Essex Council moved the recommendations laid out in the report regarding Optional Volunteer
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Letter to the Editor Just to correct some misinformation in the LetÕ s Talk About column in the July 17, 2014 edition regarding street names in the Town of Essex. With respect to the subdivision on the west side of town between Fairview Avenue West and Brien Avenue West and the street names in that area, the former owners, Ruth Ann Hickey, and Charles Hickey, originally named the four most westerly streets in that area after their four eldest sons, Edward, Patrick, Graham and Brendan. It is our understanding that at the time the necessary documents were to be registered an employee of the developer, prior to sending the documents to the proper departments, altered the names, Graham and Brendan, to those of his children, Kim and Michael. There was no connection to Mayor Michael or one of the officials, as stated in the above-mentioned column. Ruth Ann Hickey Essex
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Regarding: Remembering Howard Large by Evelyn Couch I am disappointed you felt the need to criticize the wonderful, heartfelt obituary we wrote about W. Howard Large. If you had interviewed the heroic man you would understand what he went through. You would have known that he did not speak about his experiences at Dieppe in his early years. You refer to him not weighing 90 pounds when he worked in Essex, but he was by no means over his experiences of war. His body showed the tortures of the war until the day he passed away with dignity. It has only been in the past 10 years that he has spoken about the war. Sorry that you did not interview this wonderful and talkative man. A lot of people took the time and were overwhelmed with the stories he told. They will not forget him. You stated that you wish you would have known him better so you could have said, thank you. You didnÕ t have to know Howard to thank him. Loving proud daughters of Howard Large, Peggy Buhler Patty Stewart Joanne Vicary
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Letter to the Editor In response to Steve BjorkmanÕ s letter-to-the-Editor: Essex Centre is not suffering because of big box stores or easy access to Windsor. Downtowns are supposed to be unique and not comparable to a shopping center. Whoever is in charge has no idea how to build a downtown and make it family oriented so the residents of Essex go there to spend money. Your study is silly. You canÕ t count storefronts and compare the results. The families of Essex only investment to downtown would be to shop there and use the services that are offered but then you would have to create a downtown that will do this. As a property tax payer I am not happy that they use my money to buy planters, furnishings and Christmas
lights. I would personally like crosswalks for the safety of seniors and the residence of Essex. Since I, and the residents of Essex, pay property taxes, I would assume that my taxes pay for a service called a by-law officer. The by-law officer goes downtown and forces the landlords to fix up their buildings and the place gets rented and then there are no vacancies. As to the letter of having a Splash Park in Town of Essex, I couldnÕ t agree more that Essex is a familyoriented town and should start to focus on the community as a whole. Devon LeBlanc Essex
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Explaining empty stores It is interesting to read the letter by Steve Bjorkman of the Essex Business Improvement Area (BIA). He gives some explanation for so many empty stores in Essex Centre and he emphasizes if we want to see a busy downtown we, as the residents, must shop here. That makes me think about several years ago when one shop owner complained to me as a reporter about the cost of treating the children in that Halloween parade to the businesses. As the owner listed the cost, they said there was the trip to Cosco to buy the candy and the time it took to go there. That bowled me over. I was interested to read that the BIA compared business conditions with the other towns in the county. I wonder if the others had as many storeowners retire as has happened here. I got another explanation; a verbal one from a relatively new businessperson. They said it was rental cost and
explained that after two years their rent increased. That is not the first time a shop owner has reported that to me. I think it is known that a person can expect it to take three years to fully establish a new business to profitability. In that case a rent increase after two years is going to extend that time and how long can a businessperson survive without making a worthwhile profit? Moving to another building is no answer because advertising has been done to make people aware of the business at that location. Beside that the store has been laid out and fixtures bought to suit it. As for the decorations of flower containers, they are beautiful and make a great impression. But I wonder if there is not something that can be done to encourage storeowners along the side streets to remove all those weeds. Yes, I am thinking of Laird on both sides. But I digress because that has nothing to do with empty stores.
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Letter to the Editor As a concerned citizen of this town, I drew up a petition to have all the signs allowing dogs in the toddlerÕ s park to be removed immediately. I appeared before council with this petition that had over 60 signatures of people who felt the same way I did. Council ignored what I had to say and what the people of this town had to say. I was informed in no uncertain terms by a member of council that those signs were not going to be removed. Where is the concern for the about the health and welfare of the children living in this town? My husband and I owned the property that one of the toddlersÕ parks exists on. The reason we agreed to sell the town a big piece of our land was that the land was going to be a toddlersÕ park that would be named Hunter Park. As I read the column in the Free Press about all the wonderful memories Richard Parkinson recalled about the fun times he experienced growing up in this town, it is just too bad the children of today will get the chance to be able to have a lot of happy memories themselves because the powers-that-be will not remove those dog signs. These signs allow the dogs to roam all over the childrenÕ s play area. Many of these dogs relieve themselves and some of the owners do not pick up after them. As a result, the children cannot play games or soccer on the grassy area without getting dog feces on themselves, which is totally unacceptable and unhealthy. So why wonÕ t the Mayor and council do the right thing and take the signs down? Keep our children happy and healthy. I donÕ t think this is too much to ask for. Do you?
Essex County Library welcomes new Chief Librarian by Sylene Argent Last week, the Essex County Library system and its Board of Directors welcomed Robin Greenall as new CEO and Chief Librarian, replacing Janet Woodbridge who is retiring. Greenall is excited to once again be a part of the Essex County Library family. She worked for the library system for around eight years, starting with the Ruthven Library and later the Kingsville Library. At that time, Greenall provided
services to most of the communities within the service area in one way or another. After five years with the Essex County Library System, Greenall returned to school and obtained her MLIS from Wayne State University. She went then to work with the Chatham-Kent Public Library system as an IT Librarian, later working in the branch in childrenÕ s services. She remained with the Chatham-Kent Library system for six
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Agronomy and Drone Technology explored at Twilight Tour by Jennifer Cranston Last yearÕ s Conservation Farm Award winner Mike Mailloux and his wife Jocelyne hosted area farmers on Saturday for the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement AssociationÕ s Annual Twilight Tour. Ò Only about 30 farms have this award,Ó said Mailloux. Ò ItÕ s an honour to be among them.Ó He explained that implementing an environmental farm plan has improved his productivity. The Stoney Point farmer has implemented many conservation practices on his land including no-till cropping, crop rotation including corn, soybeans and wheat, grid soil
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An Agris technician watches as a drone (or unmanned aerial vehicle) comes in to land during a demonstration at the Twilight Tour.
application, ditch banks protected by vegetative buffer zones, windbreaks and rock chute spill ways to reduce soil erosion. Other features include tree plantings and a mature woodlot. This yearÕ s tour featured a demonstration of drone technology and its uses to analyze crop vigour. Agris Cooperative conducted the demonstration. The tour also included a tour of the Maizex Seeds Agronomy site where experiments are being held on everything from crop spacing to seed depth to fertilizing methods. The drone looks a bit like a remote control plane, but the high Continued on Page 9
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It is a year of change and challenge at EDHS by Jennifer Cranston ItÕ s the start of an exciting new year at Essex schools. Much of
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with all the pros and cons of a half built facility. It isnÕ t just the building that is new at the high school. They are also welcoming new principal Mike Hawkins. Hawkins spent the last five years as principal of Leamington District High School and says that Essex is one of the schools he was hoping to teach at. He says he likes the community atmosphere at county schools and that the sense of community and community connection at Essex is even stronger than most. “I’m very pleased about what a great bunch of students there is here. They have been honest, friendly and welcoming,Ó he said. Ò If they are that welcoming with me, it shows how they will be with new students.Ó When one is new to the leadership role for about 800 students, and the accompanying staff and faculty, operating out a half build school and the remnants of two other schools, honesty is particularly important.
Hawkins says that students have been great about letting him know what is working and what isnÕ t. He says the situation is less stressful than he expected. Ò I thought I would be a little more stressed but the accommodating nature of the students and most of the people IÕ m working with has made things easier,Ó he said. Phase one of the new building is complete. That means the academic portion is ready to go. Tech facilities will not be completed until next semester and art facilities will not be completed until next September. Currently tech students are required to take two tech courses and spend the afternoon at Western Secondary. They are bussed at the end of the lunch period. The ride takes about 15 minutes, and by taking two courses, they are able to spend the whole afternoon there and avoid losing more class time to travel. Art, music, drama and the S.T.E.P.S. classes are being held at the old Sun Parlor Junior School. The arts programs will have to wait until next year to see their new facilities but the S.T.E.P.S. students will be moving to a brand new facility in January. Hawkins points out that Sun Parlor was originally designed for special education and it is working for now. The brand new facility they are getting second semester is spectacular, he said.
Essex District High School’s new principal Mike Hawkins stands in front of the eagerly awaited gathering place/study hall/lounge at the school. It is expected that students can begin to enjoy the new space as early as mid-September.
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technology involved soon puts an end to that comparison. It flies over a field on a programmed flight path and takes hundreds of pictures. It uses infrared technology to measure the intensity of green throughout the field. The information is processed to analyze the health of the plants in the field while highlighting problem areas. With the help of soil sampling and visual inspection the farmer can then determine where his problems are, what is causing them and develop a planting plan to solve the problem. Senior Agronomist
with Agris, Dale Cowan, explained that this information is far beyond what you can see during a simple walk-through. “The drone is owned by the co-op and it is a service we provide,” he said. “What the grower gets is a better way to make crop plans for the future.” Chuck Belanger is a Yield Specialist with Maizex Seeds. He was on hand to guide the tour through the agronomy plot Maizex has on the Mailloux Farm. On the 12-acre plot the company is experimenting with corn in several ways.
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They are looking at different seed depths and spacing. They are examining the results of fertilizing as a side dress and/or a carrier, starter fertilizer versus no starter. They planted at different speeds and in differing levels of soil compaction. The preliminary results have been surprising in some cases. “We tried to make mistakes,” said Belanger. “In every case, mother nature fixed it.” For example, they planted some seeds too shallow, but then they got enough rain to make those plants successful. The Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association is currently accepting nominations for this year’s Conservation Farm Award. If you would like to nominate someone contact Michael Dick at 519 776-8688.
The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
About the high school mural To answer the letter in last week’s paper in which Therese Lecuyer asks if anyone thought about the mural at the high school entrance wall; yes, we did more than think about it. Our Heritage Committee was very concerned so we went to the school to see if anything could be done to save it. The cause was hopeless! There were two problems. It had been ruined by mistreatment over time. As well, it could not be taken off the wall even if it had been in good condition because it was painted on the surface. We thought at least we could take a picture of it but it was ruined beyond that. People had tacked and painted notices on it in recent years. The damage was extensive. As a reporter at the time Mr. De Paoli painted it, I know how wonderful it was. I did the story for the paper about it after interviewing De Paoli, as the artist. As a member of the
Heritage Committee now, I was one of those who went to see what would happen to it and was shocked to see what bad shape it was in. It is hard for me to understand how anyone could have tacked a notice on it and there had been many of those. Mr. De Paoli’s family members were concerned also, and it must have been a sad sight for them to see it in such poor condition. Hopefully there is a good picture of it somewhere. There is one in the Essex Free Press of the time it was painted because I took it. But that would be on microfiche at the library and not very useful for display.
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52nd Annual Cottam Rotary Horse Show & Fall Festival Sunday, September 14th, 2014 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at Ridgeview Park, Cottam
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The Ridgeview Park, in Cottam will be the host of the 52nd Annual Cottam Rotary Horse Show and Fall Festival on Sunday, September 14th. As in the past, this family fun event will include attractions for all ages. The horse and draught pony show begins at 10 am including many different breeds of ponies and horses competing in various categories throughout the day. There will be a break in the competition during the parade. The annual parade begins at 12:30 pm from the Trinity Anglican Church parking lot on Hwy. #3 and will continue to Ridgeview Park. At 1 pm the 2nd Annual Truck n’ Trailer Rodeo Big Rig Competition will take place at the park. Please note that this event is subject to weather conditions on Sunday. The Family Fun Festival portion of the event includes events for children of all ages. There is a colouring contest, and at the Splash Park, a bouncy castle, various activities, snow cones, roller races, pony rides, and more is planned. Refreshment and concession booths are open all day for visitors to enjoy. A special Pancake Breakfast is available from 8-11 am. The popular and traditional Chili Cook-Off will begin a 1 pm.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, and pizza will be available at noon.
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8 am - 4 pm Refreshment and Concession Booths open 8-11 am Pancake Breakfast Served, $5 10 am - 4 pm Food & Market Vendor area opens 10 am - 1pm Horse & Pony Show 11:30 am Horseshoe Pitch 12:30 pm Parade 1 pm Chili Cook-Off begins 1 pm Truck “N’ Trailer Rodeo 1-4 pm Family Fun Festival: Colouring Contest, Free Kid’s Activities at the Splash Park, Pony Rides, and more!
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It is a year of change and challenge at EDHS... Continued from Page 8
only about half the lockers required for the student body, but more are coming next semester. There is also only one set of large bathrooms available to students. Another is expected in the second semester. There are also three accessible restrooms throughout the building. Parking is also short but will be remedied eventually. Overall, concerns at the new school are minor and soon-to-beresolved. The only issue being consistently raised by students that has no foreseeable solution is the new desks. The desks have triangle shaped tops, and are a little smaller than what the students are used to. Some admittedly don’t fit in the desks. They
are adjustable to a degree and there are baskets that may have to be removed to make the desks more comfortable. For the most part, Hawkins says the new facility is a fantastic learning environment. In the first week of school many people were enjoying the air conditioning that was absent at the old school. Olivia Bernath is Student Council Prime Minister. She is very pleased with the new building. Air conditioning and a clean new bathroom are at the top of her list, followed closely by charging stations for computers. Ò The new school is very computer friendly,Ó she said.
There are charging stations throughout the school and she says that all the classrooms are computer friendly. She is looking forward to the soon-to-be-completed lounge/study area. She says that ongoing construction can be distracting but she is impressed with the speed crews are working at. Students have mentioned crowded halls (worsened by at least half of them wearing backpacks) and having to walk outside through construction dust to get to gym and art. Students with first period in one of the older buildings also have to go without announcements, as there is no P.A. system in those buildings. Ò Compared to what we used to have, this is really nice,Ó Bernath said. Students seem to understand that they just have to be patient. Ò Once this is done, itÕ s going to be awesome,Ó she said.
Essex K of C supports Spitfire Picture on front page
by Sylene Argent The Essex-based Holy Name Parish Knights of Columbus (#3305) group was happy to support the memorial Spitfire project, which will honour around 400 Essex County area airmen who have served in the RAF and RCAF. David Ducharme is the Essex K of C Grand Night. He forwarded a $1000 cheque donation to members of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee on behalf of his group on Sunday afternoon. This donation was made while the community gathered at the Memorial Arena for an open house to see the fiberglass replica plane before it is paraded down Talbot Street on Sunday, September 14 at 1 p.m. Ò Part of what we do is support the community,Ó Ducharme said. Ò This is a good way to show our support.Ó The Essex K of C, he added, was instrumental in supporting the historic Essex Railway Station
when it was undergoing its restoration project, and also contributed to the memorial monument recently erected around the Essex cenotaph. The Spitfire monument, Ducharme commented, looks great. He believes this monument will help attract individuals and
families to Essex Centre to pay tribute to veterans. Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee member Michael Beale was thrilled to receive the donation, noting it brings down the amount of funds the committee still needs to raise to finish paying off the monument.
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Province announces five new parks Essex Council Notes...
by Sylene Argent The Province and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced a new partnership last Wednesday morning at the site of a new provincial park in Essex. Together, the partnership opened five natural-environment or nature reserve provincial parks across the province and expanded three others in an attempt to protect natural environment and provide habitat for species at risk. One of these is located in Essex, on the 3rd Concession. This natural reserve park is around 150 acres and intersects with Cedar Creek. Eleanor McMahon, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, travelled to the area from Burlington to make the announcement on behalf of Minister
of Natural Resources and Forestry, Bill Mauro. As a Windsor/Essex County native, McMahon said she was thrilled to be a part in the exciting announcement. Ò This is an important announcement, not just for our area, but for our entire province,Ó McMahon said. As she prepared for the event, she reflected on the term Ô partnerships,Õ and how municipalities and the province form relationships with their conservation authorities, such as the NCC and the Essex Region Conservation Authority. These partnerships need to be celebrated, she said, and are important in capturing and preserving the quality of life enjoyed in Ontario. Ò To ensure the conservation protection of our natural and cultural heritage for Continued on Page 18
lane. Essex applying for OCIF Through a Corporate ServiceÕ s report, Essex Council was made aware of administrationÕ s intention to apply for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). This is to submit an Expression of Interest under the OCIF for the reconstruction of Fairview Avenue. Essex Council received the related report and approved the three recommendations, which included approving the submission of an Expression of Interest under the OCIF for the reconstruction of Fairview Ave., that the information contained is accurate, and that Council commits to meet the additional funding requirements. In the report to Council it notes applications were submitted for other grants for this project, but were unsuccessful. And further the province has
announced providing $100 million per year to support the revitalization and repair of roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure in small, rural and northern communities through the OCIF. The Council resolution was not needed, but shows Council support for wanting to complete the Fairview Ave. project. If the Expression of Interest for the reconstruction of Fairview Avenue is approved, the report states, the province will contribute up to 90% provincial funding of total eligible costs, with a maximum provincial contribution of $2 million. The total project cost is estimated to be around $2.3 million. Council to send letter to province As a result of the AMO conference held in London in mid-August, the attending Councillors had a chance to meet with the office of the Ministry
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of Long Term Health & Wellness about smoking bans in public places. Councillor Bondy said they would like to see a provincial law regarding this issue in the future. They were told Essex could help encourage this by sending a letter of support. She hoped Council would send a letter to the province to express this opinion. She also hopes Essex will do something about this within its own municipality in the meantime, while waiting for the province to incorporate a policy. Councillor Baker added an amendment to her motion that Council also receives the legislation as to what the province had as it pertains to this policy framework in the past so Essex can utilize it as a template. So, in moving forward, EssexÕ s potential bylaw could mirror closely what the provinceÕ s legislation could look like.
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Local law enforcement host ride for Special Olympics
by Jennifer Cranston About 70 riders and many more supporters participated in Windsor Essex County’s first Law Enforcement Torch Ride on Sunday. The event was hosted by Torch Run-Windsor/Essex and is part of an ongoing fundraising campaign by law enforcement agencies across the province to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. Co-Chair of the event, OPP Const. Jim Chauvin said that last year in Ontario there were three Torch Rides and this year
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that number has swelled to 14. You didnÕ t have to be a law enforcement professional to participate, as all riders were welcome and will be again at next yearÕ s event. The riders left the K of C Hall in Emeryville Sunday morning and toured around the county stopping at several businesses along the way to participate in a poker run. It was at a stop at Shooters in Amherstburg that rider Dave Kerr met Special Olympian Celine LaBrecque. She is 17
support for the athletes,Ó he said. Ò There are over 200 Special Olympians in Windsor and Essex County and we love them. They are a great bunch. They are like family now.” This is the first year that Windsor and Essex County law enforcement agencies, including Canada Border Services, MTO and others, have formed a joint committee to plan and oversee Torch Run events, Torch RunWindsor/Essex. They are selling tickets to the Battle of the Badges on Sept. 14 where spectators can enjoy a friendly strength competition between police, fire, paramedics and CBSA officers.
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Dave Kerr prepares to take Special Olympic champion Celine LaBrecque on her first motorcycle ride at the Law Enforcement Torch Ride last Sunday.
years old and has won five gold medals and one silver medal in rhythmic gymnastics during her Olympic career. This year she was named First Overall Athlete in the Canadian National Games and will travel to California next year to represent her country at the World Games. She is a very accomplished teenager, but one thing she hadnÕ t done was ride a motorcycle. Kerr helped her change that by taking her on her very first motorcycle ride that afternoon. The event incorporated a pasta dinner fundraiser and silent auction. There were plenty of activities for children and families and live entertainment following the ride. Funds raised that day exceeded ChauvinÕ s expectations. With about $3,000 raised in registration, pledges and sponsorship, he hoped they would reach between $12,000 and $13,000. In the end the event brought in over $15,000. “We do it to show our
Emily and A.J. Chauvin enjoy a life-sized game of Connect Four at the Torch Ride.
They will also be holding a five kilometre run with challenges along the way called Prison Break on Oct. 14. Anyone can participate in this
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ADELINE JOBIN Love, your family
NOTTAGE, Wendy In loving memory of my dearest best friend, “Wendall”, who passed away 10 years ago (September 16th)
A picture is worth a thousand words, but the memories are priceless. Your memories are timeless treasures of my heart. ~ Darlene Perry
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On September 10th to the man we think the world of!! Love, from your family Elaine, Lana & Grant, Don & Amy, Joe, Bill & Carrie, Liam, Brielle, Kellene, Nolan, Colin, Lainey, Emmett, Owen & Emma
In LOvIng MEMORy
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September 9th, 2002 In loving memory of a wonderful husband, dad, and papa. Twelve years have come and gone and not a day goes by that we don’t think of all the good times we had. This year you would have been 70 yrs. Could have had a real good party. We love and miss you so much. ~ Dana, Lee-Anne, Steven and their families. ~ ___________________________________________________
Joseph Roy Phillips
November 10, 1924 - September 16, 2013 This day is remembered and quietly kept. No words are needed. We’ll never forget. This is our first year of missing you. We will always hold your memory in our hearts. ~With Love, Charlotte, Judy & Bill, Greg & Karen, April and Bradley. _________________________________________________________
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Desjardins, Raymond The family of the late Raymond Desjardins would like to send sincere thanks for all the love and thoughtful gestures bestowed during this sad time. To all our neighbours, friends, co-workers and great family members for the cards, gifts of food, flowers, donations, visitations, hugs and words of encouragement. A special thanks to the CCAC, VON nurses – especially Vicky Allison, therapist Linda Reaume, EMS, the Cancer Clinic: Dr. Springer (nurse Liz), Dr. Grafoor (nurse Joan), Dr. Aoun’s group, to Greg and staff at Essex Guardian, Met. Emerg staff, 4 West staff – especially nurse Heidi who all tried so hard to help us. A big thanks to Tony de Ryk and wife Jenn, Ann Perry and all the great staff of Kennedy Funeral Home for their kind professionalism and compassion, we are truly grateful to you all!
~ The family of the late Raymond Desjardins
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LARGE, W. Howard: The family of the late Howard Large wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the relatives and friends. Thank you to Lorna Baker and staff of Reid’s Funeral Home for all the compassion we received. Special thank you to the Essex Scottish Regiment and Pipe and Drum Band for creating an Honour Guard and pallbearers. For officiating, thank you to Rev. Linda Blair and Rev. Greg Lutz. Thank you Col. Martin and Howard’s granddaughter Heather Bezaire for their heartfelt eulogies. We would also like to thank Mary Baruth and Brian Knight for the wonderful music, both violin and bagpipes. The benediction at the cemetery with the bugle and pipes and drums was a perfect send off. Thanks also to the Kingsville Legion for the Legion Service attended by many. Thanks to the Kingsville Legion for putting on a lovely lunch. We have all been overwhelmed with so much love and support. ~ Thank You ~
The Howard Large and Margaret Westfall Families
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The family of the late Morley Rounding wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to all the relatives and friends who offered their support during this difficult time. We would also like to thank the Reid Funeral Home and their great staff. Thanks to Essex United Church, Pastor Jim Hatt and pianist Karen Arnold for the beautiful service. Thank you also to the United Church ladies for serving our funeral lunch. Thank you to the staff of the Iler lodge for their compassionate care in his last few days and making it possible for his family to all be together during this time. ~ Marjorie & Family
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Thank You
Thank you to my family, especially Joe & Beth for hosting such a beautiful 80th birthday party at their home. It was just great. Thank you to my family, friends & relatives for the lovely flowers, cards & gifts. Also to St. Mary’s Alter Society and those who traveled so far. Thanks to Pepper’s Catering and also to my grandson Liam for my picture video. Words cannot express my gratitude.
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BAKER, Irene (nee Varga) - A resident of Woodslee, Irene Baker passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at the Leamington District Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. She was born in Leamington and was the daughter of the late Dezzo and Emerenc Varga. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Baker (1997). Loving mother to Robin Baker (Liza), Tamara Stasko (Ken) and Gary Baker (Lorrie). Proud Grandmother to Chris Stasko (Andrea), Steven Stasko, Amanda Stasko, Jonathan Baker, Araden Baker, Jamie Ashton (Bob), Adam Baker (Jennifer), Brodie Baker (Jessie Fram), Jordan Pope, Courtney Ashton, Brody Ashton and Andrea Baker. Dear sister and sister-in-law to many siblings. Irene was a proud member of the Woodslee United Church for many years. Family and friends were received at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519 776-4233) on Monday September 8, 2014, as well on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 until the time of the service at 1:00pm. Interment followed at Woodslee United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ___________________________________________________
BloomfIEld, Barbara Anne (nee Grainger)Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 6, 2014 at 65 years of age. Beloved wife of Ron with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage. Loving mother of Lisa Bloomfield (Gabor), Tracey McTavish (Joel), Rebecca Tarabay (Brian), Mikki Piper (Steve) and Ron Jr. Bloomfield (Melissa). Daughter of the late Charles and Fern Grainger. Treasured Nana of 15 grandchildren. Dearest sister of Tammy Tofflemire, and the late Raymond, Jack (Pauline) and Tom. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Barbara was a long time and devoted member of the Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Essex. She was a regular choir member during the 8:30 mass. Visitation was held for Barbara at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. South, Essex). Cremation followed. Donations may be made to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ___________________________________________________
SmIth, melvin - Passed away after a lengthy illness on September 6, 2014 at 68 years of age. Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Greenaway) with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage. Loving father of Jady, Paul, Lori (Myers) and Troy. Treasured Grandpa of Kyle, Jessica, Alex and Taylor. Son of the late Andrew and Dorothy Smith. Brother of Rose, Marion, Sam, Cathy and Scott. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Melvin was a Life Time Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 – Essex. He was a member of CAW Local # 444 and had retired from Chrysler after 30 years of service. A private family service will take place for Melvin at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. A celebration of Melvin’s life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 – Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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Municipal Act, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 8, 2014, at 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, Ontario. The tenders will be opened in public on the same day at 3:05 p.m. local time at 419 Notre Dame, Council Chambers, Belle River, Ontario. Description of Land: 1. Lot 11 Plan 1459 Rochester; Lakeshore, in the Town of Lakeshore, in the County of Essex, Province of Ontario. 1339 Lange Avenue, 50.00 FR, Roll # 3751.600.000.10500.0000; PIN 750500297(LT). Minimum Tender Amount: $ 20,336.55. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Patti Atkinson Manager of Accounting Services Town of Lakeshore 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, ON, N0R 1A0 519-728-2700 x 249 patkinson@lakeshore.ca www.lakeshore.ca
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For Gerald & Joanne Sylvestre, St. Joachim at 2927 Essex Cty Rd 42 approx. 1 mi. east of St. Joachim. J.D. 4450 Tractor purchased new by Mr. Sylvestre, 2924 original hours, 18.4Rx38 good rubber, 12 volt, AC updated, 3 remotes, quad range trans., good cab interior, this tractor is in very good condi on; No Till Drill: J.D. model 750 – 15’ No Till drill w/scale, front dolly wheels, Market fill auger; Wagons: two Kilbros approx. 375 bu. gravity wagons w/roll tarps; two J&M approx. 350 bu. gravity wagons; Dump Wagon: Agro Trend dual axle hydr. dump wagon; Implements: approx. 25’ Brillion large wheel hydr. fold sprocket packer; Kongskilde approx. 24’ SBC series pull type cult. w/leveling spikes, rear harrows & good rear hitch; M.F. model 820 hydr. side fold wheel disc, good blades, approx. 20’ cut; small 3 ph cul .; 3 ph J.D. 3 furrow plow; small older land leveler; Snow blower, Branch Chipper & Scraper Blade: Buhler model 6010 – 3 ph snow blower; Machinerie Roberge 8” – 3 ph PTO branch chipper; J.D. hydr. scraper blade; Duals, Weights: 18.4x38 T-rail duals; 8 J.D. weights; Ford 75 lb. weights that fit the bracket on the JD; plus a few other weights; Auger: older Versa le PTO 8: auger approx. 45’; Other Items: large anvil; chop saw; torch set; bench drill press; one row sweet corn planter; 3 ph ditcher; pipe vice & threader; welder; beam scales; bench press; JD A150C diesel heater; old pull type road scraper; lawn roller; hay cart; jacks; pump; an que cul vator; extension ladder; steel; 24” plas c culvert; etc. No reserve. Farms are rented. Terms cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Proprietors: Gerald & Joanne Sylvestre, 519-728-1263, cell 519-551-7856; Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530, 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
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For the estate of Jack & Isabelle McLeod, long me operators of Talbot Trail An ques. Sale will be held at Murray & Helen McLeod’s ‘Pick Your Own Farm’ at 270 Cty Rd 34 west between Co am & North Ridge. Very Unique Bed: mid 1800’s half tester bed from UK, has original wood frame, top & foot board, in excellent condi on; Other items: 2 cushion feather stuffed se ee; parlour table; ladies dresser; small tables; pr. needlepoint chairs & footstools; treadle machine; lamps; rugs; wind up wall clock; cuckoo clock; grandfather clock; costume jewellery; jewellery box; few prints; lg. selec on of china; glass; an que tools; few an que toys; etc.; J.D. L100 riding mower; plus few interes ng consignments. No Reserve. Sale will be held inside. Terms cash, debit, Visa, MC (3% premium for Visa, MC) For Info call Murray, 519-890-4765 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
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519-776-4255 Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We warmly welcome everyone to join us for worship this Sunday morning at 10:30 am. Your presence is a blessing to us and we hope that our church family will be a blessing to you. As always, coffee and fellowship will follow the service and all are invited to stay. The Senior Choir has once again resumed weekly rehearsals under the talented leadership of John Woodbridge. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday at 7:30 pm and anyone interested in joining this fun and dedicated group is most welcome! Please contact John at 519-738-2429. To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our updated website at: www.harrowunited.org. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Commissioning Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as we welcome Pastor Aaron Thompson, who will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. Call all girls & boys from Grade 1 – 8 to attend our GEMS and Cadet (Girls and Boys Club) on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Join us for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through bible studies and games. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us each Sunday at 10 a.m. for Prayer Meeting and at 11 a.m. for Family Worship. On Sept. 14th Lt. Kristen will be starting a sermon series based on “The Story”- a chronological Bible that reads like a novel. The topic of the first week is “Creation.” If you are looking for a church family, we invite and welcome you to attend. The theme for our Tuesday SA Connections program on Sept. 16th is “Baseball.” Come out from 10 -1 and meet new friends, enjoy fellowship and food. This is a free program, not only for our church family, but also for men and women of all ages, and moms with preschoolers who live in our community. This year Bible Study will be held weekly, starting up on Tues. Sept. 16th at 1:15 p.m. following SA Connections. All are welcome to attend. We are in need of volunteers to help in the kitchen with our community programs. For more information on how you can assist, call the church office at 519- 776- 4628 or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/salvationarmyessex. Continued on Page 20
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REAL ESTATE _____________________ FOR SALE: 1 ACRE BUILDING LOT at North Talbot, near Manning. $149,900. Water is in and paid for. 45ft culvert to be installed at seller’s expence. Call Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. _____________________49-tf
SERvicES _____________________ DAN’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR- Winter’s coming with the prediction for this year being the same as last year. It’s time to think about getting that snowblower tuned up for the season, and getting lawn mowers ready for winter storage. Call: 519-839-5435 or 519-982-5639.
Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. 1-tf _____________________
HELP WANTED _____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 24-6m _____________________ DRIvERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 1- 1t
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_____________________ TREE CUTTING, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER - Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates.Phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-7379703 before 8pm. 32- tfn _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-9820362. 33-tfn _____________________ 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 519-326-8559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 11-tfn
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Personal Support Workers Needed ParaMed is currently looking for Personal Support Workers in the Windsor/Essex area. In the client’s residences, you will assist clients with routine activities of daily living and personal care. Employees are required to have completed the Personal Support Worker program.
Apply online at www.homecarejobs.ca or submit resumes to HEns@paramed.com LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED, LICENSED TECHNICIANS IN ALL FIELDS Immediate positions available. Benefits and pension. Must forward resume with references, school transcript and MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) to: Mail or Drop-off: 238 Talbot Street W. Leamington, ON N8H 1P1 Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca Fax: 519-326-3632
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SEPTEMBER 13 - ESSEx FOODBANK FRENZY AT NO FRILLS ESSEx - Hosted by Caleb Brockman. 53 Arthur Ave., Essex. SEPTEMBER 13 - vINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW - At the Maidstone Bicenttenial Museum, 1093 Puce Rd. From 11am-3pm. For info: 519-819-5318.
SEPTEMBER 20 - ESSEx OPTIMIST 30 YR. CELEBRATION DINNER - At Holy Name Church Hall. Cocktails at 6, Dinner at 7. Phone 519-776-9000 or 776-5446 for more info. SEPTEMBER 20 - ECHRS PRESENTS BRYAN WALLS - Speaking of the trials & triblations of his family coming from slavery to be free in Canada. At 2pm. At 18 Gordon, Essex. SEPTEMBER 24 - THE ESSEx & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at 7:30pm. Susan Dajezak Serenity Lavender Farms, plant & seed expert. SEPT. 26 - K OF C McGregor (9560 Walker Rd.) CHARITY CHICKEN & RIB DINNER. Call for more information or tickets, 519 -726-5201. SEPTEMBER 27-28 - Erie Shores Quilter’s Guild QUILT SHOW “A Quilter’s Legacy” at U.M.E.I. (614 Mersea Rd.6, Leamington) Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4.
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SEPTEMBER 13 - LIvING PROOF LIvE SIMULCAST WITH BETH MOORE- At First Baptist Church Kingsville, 58 Division Street North, 8:45am. Info: 519-733-4144.
SEPTEMBER 20 - KINGSvILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANT SALE - From 9:00 11:30 am at Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St. S. For info: 519-733-4845.
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SEPTEMBER 14 - ROTARY CLUB OF COTTAM 52ND ANNUAL HORSE SHOW & FALL FESTIvAL - At Ridgeview Park, Cottam. 8am-4pm.
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Crossing Guard Alternates The Town of Essex is seeking applications from interested persons for the position of Crossing Guard Alternates. On an as needed basis, this position will provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersections. Crossing Guard Alternates are needed within both Essex and Harrow Centres. For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume, clearly identifying the position, no later than Friday, September 26, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. to: Mail or In Person: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Email:
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future generations, Ontario has created a vast system of provincial parks and conservation reserves,Ó McMahon said, adding, Ò These protected areas are the foundation for biodiversity conservation, providing vital habitat to animals and plants that make up our provinceÕ s rich natural heritage. They also provide great opportunities for Ontarians to experience nature and the related health benefits.” The five newly added Provincial Parks in Ontario are situated on over 10,000
hectares. They include the nature reserve in Essex, a nature reserve park near Chatham-Kent at Clear Creek Forest, a natural environment park near Orillia at Carden Alvar, a natural environment park on Manitoulin Island at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Mnidoo Mnising, and a nature reserve park at Strawberry Island near Manitoulin Island. The parks protect and contain important aspects of OntarioÕ s natural heritage, and protect rare ecosystems, and rare and endangered species. Cedar Creek, for example, is part of an area that holds the highest concentration of rare and presents endangered species in the province. This park, McMahon added, will protect the Carolinian woodland and the many species that rely on it. Ò Ontario biological diversity is a treasure that needs to be cherished and preserved. It has ecological, social, economic, and cultural value for this Province and residents. It contributes significantly to our quality of life,Ó McMahon commented. None of the five parks SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 will offer camping, and AT 7:30PM other visitorsÕ facilities, MIGRATION HALL , 170 MAIN ST. E., KINGSVILLE such as washrooms, are limited. This is all Migration Hall Ticket Outlet $37.50 adult about protecting the rare at Box Office Video, $32.50 senior/student 20 Division St. North, Kingsville ecosystems that inhabit these lands, McMahon 519-733-5357 $22.50 children 13 (ticketing fees may apply) said. These parks will be and under available for day use only. www.migrationhall.com
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said, support education. It is an interesting time to be involved with libraries, she commented, as libraries transition to add more availability for its cardholders. This Library system is in a great position, as it already offers many 24/7 online services, including streaming, the opportunity to download movies and music, as well as to read e-books and enjoy audiobooks. More information about these services can be found at: www.essexcountylibrary. ca. Over the time that Greenall worked for the Chatham-Kent system, several Essex County libraries have been rebuilt, including the facility in McGregor a few years ago and currently the Woodslee branch. Libraries, she added, provide a comfortable place to go with a relaxed environment. Community members are encouraged to meet at libraries and utilize their services. Libraries are also designed now to have more open spaces to accommodate this type of atmosphere. Greenall said she spent much of her first
week catching up on all of the changes that have taken place since she left for the Chatham-Kent system, and the direction in which it is moving towards. Woodbridge, and the Chief Librarian before her, set strong paths for her to follow and she is looking forward to continuing on that path.
Greenall is also connecting with library staff members and their communities to get a good understanding of each municipality where one of the Essex County libraries are based.
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Lots of new faces for Essex 73s
Pictured are Essex 73’s returnees Jordan Ryan (left) and Dan Mainella.
by Fred Groves ItÕ s a new season and a new era for the Essex 73s. Tuesday night the three-time Great Lakes Junior Ô CÕ Hockey
League champions hosted the Amherstburg Admirals in the first tilt of the 2014-15 40-game regular season schedule. Ò I have not seen anyone other
than Amherstburg. Everyone is pretty well in our same boat,Ó said Essex coach Gil Langlois of having a club with a lot of new faces. In their two pre-season games, both with the Admirals, Essex came up short 6-3 but rebounded on home ice, 4-2. With two new assistant coaches and a dozen new players, the locals have turned the page on a program that has seen them reach, but fail to capture, the OHA Schamlz Cup, two consecutive springs. Langlois is happy with the team Essex has put together thus far. Ò I feel real strong about it. I feel good about our young guys for sure.Ó On the blueline the 73Õ s got some good news last week as big Dan Mainella returns after a tryout with the OHLÕ s Windsor Spitfires. He will join fellow second-year Matthew Rosati and overager Scott Bromley as the returnees. Newcomers are Mark MacPherson (Aylmer Jr. C), Matt Zelko (Essex midgets), Pat Cufarro (Villanova), Nick Mainella (Sun County), and Adam Gaiarin (LaSalle midgets). “Definitely having Dan back is good. He might catch a little
time on forward to start. We will do a little experimenting. He is an asset to our team,Ó said assistant coach Craig Miller who will be in charge of the defence. Miller was the teamÕ s assistant GM last season and joins Cam Crowder as the other new assistant coach with Langlois who enters his fourth season as the 73Õ s bench boss. Miller is happy with having a lot of new guys to compliment the returnees. Ò ItÕ s nice to have a fresh start but itÕ s nice to have guys back there that know the drills and can take some leadership,Ó said Miller, a former 73Õ s defenceman. While Zelko, Cufarro and Nick Mainella are rookies, MacPherson comes over from the Aylmer Spitfires of the Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League. “He has some junior experience which is nice to have. He sees the ice well and has a nice shot. He looks like he can control the powerplay,Ó said Miller. Up front is where Essex will benefit from experience. Overagers Daniel Slipchuk (1333-46), Jordan Ryan (17-21-38)
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Essex United Church Church school is held Sunday mornings, 10:30am with Katie McPherson. Youngsters can register for a junior choir of those from 6 to 11 Leave your name at the church office. Karen Arnold, retired GECDSB teacher will provide leadership. Or just appear Wednesday, the 10th at 3:30pm at the church. We are inviting youth to offer the Bible reading on Sunday mornings. On Friday evening, September 12 we are having a campfire with hot dogs. It begins at 6:30 pm. We are inviting kids and parents. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Fall newsletters are available. September 14 is Holy Cross Sunday. There will be a vestry meeting to explore taking advantage of a government MicroFit program to have solar panels on the St. Paul church and the rectory. It will be held following the 11 a.m. service. A majority vote will be needed for the rectory from both congregations. It is not possible for the hydro company to take electricity from them if solar panels were on Trinity roof. There is a deanery meeting Monday, September 22 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s for youth leaders, and all who provide ministry to families in the deanery.
Please continue to refer prayer needs to Rev. Chris or Lisa. Only first names are in the bulletin. Hospice Windsor provides a place for families of loved ones to say thank you. We will give our Thank You Bank contributions to Hospice Windsor. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer The Awakening - A night of Eucharistic Adoration and praise and worship is on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 7-8:30 pm at the church followed by a social in the parish hall. 40 Days for Life, an ecumencal pro life campaign kick off is on Sept. 14, from 2-4 at the church. Women’s Bible Study is held every Tuesday at 10 am. Children are welcome to join you. The Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every Wednesday at 9am. K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, September 12th, 4:30-7 pm in the parish hall. Euchre Night is on Sept. 15, at 7 pm. Life Teen Retreat is September 27 & 28 at Wheatley Provincial Park. Birthday greeting to Slocks and celebrating an anniversary are Walter and Phyllis Gerard. You can find up-to-date events and details at our website www.hnj.dol.ca. God Bless you all and have a great week! Cozy Corners -Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our 10am Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15 am and a nursery is available during service. Last Sunday we celebrated Welcome Back Sunday. The
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Sunday School and Services were back in the newly painted and carpeted sanctuary. Frank Joos provided special music. Olinda-Ruthven is hosting a Broasted Chicken Dinner on Sat., Sept. 13, from 4:30-7pm. Choir practice resumes on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 pm. New members are welcome. Phil Hernandez is our quest speaker on Sunday, Sept. 21. Join us for an evening of music featuring Dale Butler and Friends at Bethel-Maidstone on Sept. 27, at 7:30 pm. The Door Greeters next Sunday are Jean and Gord Moore; Elder on Duty is Glen Rogers and Lock-up is Floyd Simpkins.
Maidstone Cross A Classic Car Show will be held Sat., September 13 at the Maidstone Recreation Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info contact 519-737-1462. Donations of canned goods will go to the Essex Food Bank. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The New Coats for Kids Pasta Dinner takes place on Sunday, September 21st at 4:30 p.m. with tickets available after each Mass at the back of the church. Sponsored by the Maidstone and Essex Knights of Columbus councils. Our prayers and sympathies to Grace and Jeanne Maitre on the passing of their mother-in-law, Mrs. Theresa Maitre. Happy Birthday wishes to Sr. Eileen Flood and Pat Quinlan. Happy Anniversary to Mark and Karen McGuire. Please keep in your prayers anyone who is in the hospital, nursing home or shut in and their care givers..
Brooker News Submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us for our 10am Worship Service every Sunday morning with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday School is provided for the children. Promotion Sunday is on September 21. Tom Collins, from “Faithville and Miss Charity’s Diner” will be our guest. A hot dog bbq will follow the service. Please bring a lawn chair and a salad or dessert to share. Dress for the day will be casual. Please keep those in our community with health needs and those in nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers.
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have any questions, please phone 519-776-4231. Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Claude Page Restoration House walk-in prayer ministry for those seeking Hope and Healing for physical, emotional needs. Everyone welcome. Saturday from 10-1 pm at Woodslee location, 2548 County Rd 27. Riches - Fall Conference 2014 Sept.24-26, 7pm Wed-Friday and 10am, 2pm Thurs.-Friday. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for our Church Service and Sunday School at 11:15am. Rev. Ann Corbet will give her message. Door greeters will be George Sutherland and Audrey Stanley. Lunch after the Service. COFFEE AND CONVERSATION on Thursday at 10 am. ENTERTAINMENT WITH A DUET Peg Leithead and Karen Barns. Join us at Woodslee United Friday Sept. 19 at 7:30 pm. THE COVENANTING SERVICE for Rev. Ann Corbet will be Sunday Sept. 21 at 3:30 pm at Belle River United Church. Rev. Dr. Bob Roberts will be the guest Preacher.
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Woodslee Friendship Club We’ll be happy to see our summer travellers and campers return to the tables and share good times with all their friends again. With the cooler weather approaching, warm welcomes are extended to all. The winners this past week were: Joan Broeders, George Davidson, Mary Demars, Veronica Granger, Ernie Lariviere, Dennis Lavasseur, Jean Matalik, Joanne McMurren, Donna Poisson, Flo Rivest, Audrey Stanley, Cecile St. Denis and George Sutherland. For information, contact Fran McKim @ 9619532. Essex Retirees’ Club News Flu clinic not here - We have received notice that the WindsorEssex County health unit will not be holding a clinic here for flu shots. We know many expected to receive their shots here and we wanted you to know ahead of time that you will have to make other arrangements to get your shot. Choir practice will start again on Friday, September 12 at 1 p.m. Men and women who like to sing are invited to join us. Computer classes started this past Wednesday. It runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. If you have a lap top please bring it. The first session for crafts will be idea sharing about items we can sell at our Bazaar. Please consider being a volunteer to help with our Friday night Bingos. We are very much in need of helpers so we won’t have to think about ending the games. At Bridge on August 24 Paulline Olafson placed first and Floyd Cascadden second. At Tuesday afternoon Pepper Virgery Cascadden had most peppers and Larry Lane was first, Floyd Cascadden next and
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Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker The weather has been very unsettled for September. We have had storms and cooler than normal temperatures when we need heat to help finish the crops. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held a Pepper party and the lucky folks were Eileen Ames, Alice Crawford, Mary Lou Chibi, Al McLellan, George Diesbourg, and Don Ames. The August 30 Euchre winners were Mary Demars, Elaine Taylor, Eileen Ames, Elsie Smith, Eileen Salter, Don Kettle, John Smith, and Ken Salter. Door prizes went to Thomas Allison and Don Ames. The Sept. 2 Pepper the winners were Audrey Stanley, Debbie Monchamps, Mary Lou Chibi, Roger Monchamp, Don Ames, and Thomas Allison. The Sept. 6 Euchre winners were Eileen Salter, Eileen Taylor, Elsie Smith, Audrey Stanley, Eileen Ames, George Diesbourg, John Smith, and Don Kettle. Door Prize went to Don Ames and Mary Demars. For a great evening of cards come & join in with your neighbours starting at 7 pm. Celebrating anniversaries are Dean and Jean Warnke, Roger and Faye Thibodeau, and Gary and Lorrie Baker. Birthday greetings go out to Jim Cosgrove, Lynn Corbeil, Monique Thibodeau, Lionel Corbeil, Nina Lombardo, Angela Trimble, Josh & Cabeb Pratt, and Jordan Robinson. I hope you all have a wonderful week.
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Baseball beginning to shine its own light by Fred Groves
Rarest of the rare: W32 1969 Olds Cutlass 4-4-2 convertible
Chris Thibert’s ultra-rare W32 1969 Olds Cutlass 4-4-2 convertible with GM headquarters across the Detroit River. The 4-4-2 denotes four-on-the-floor, 4 barrel carb, and dual exhausts.
Chris Thibert of Tecumseh, Ontario, grew up with his dadÕ s front-wheel-drive Toronados. His father would take the family on vacation every year, towing a trailer down to Mexico. Dad is now 86 and the last Toronado he purchased is still in the family. With ChrisÕ s fond memories of the cars, at age 16 in 1978, Chris purchased a 1967 Eldorado. Today he has another one: a silver beauty with black top and black interior. When Chris contacted me about his Eldorado, he mentioned another car he owns, a VERY RARE W32 1969 Olds Cutlass 4-4-2 convertible. He bought the car in 1983 from the original owner in Amherstburg, who bought it new in Toronto. Chris writes: Ò Only 297 were made in this series, with only 25 convertibles and 25 pillared coupes. The rest were hardtops. In 2001, when it was OldsmobileÕ s last year as a division of GM, the General found a W32 convertible which they said was the rarest Oldsmobile muscle car they made and decided to bring it on their auto show circuit. It was blue with a white top and white interior. I saw that car at the Detroit Auto Show and it inspired me to start restoring my car.Ó The frame-off restoration was finished in 2010. Since then, Chris has shown the car at several Oldsmobile Nationals across the U.S. and at the Oldsmobile Homecoming held every year in Lansing, Michigan, where Ransom Eli Olds founded the Olds Motor Vehicle Company in 1897. His car has won several Best of Show Awards and also a Senior Preservation Award. He also displayed his car at the Boblo Island Invitational Concourse in 2012. Chris has restored his W32 in the original colours: Sable Brown with gold interior and gold top. I asked Chris about the W32 designation. The W30 and W31 were extremely powerful and really not fit for street use. The W32 was introduced as a street version and with many of the features you would expect, including power steering and power brakes. A closer look at the Õ 67 Eldorado and Õ 77 Toronado in ChrisÕ s garage is coming soon. Meanwhile, you can see ChrisÕ s 1969 Olds Cutlass 4-4-2 convertible at the Classic Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 13 (10am-4pm) at the Maidstone MRC Hall at 10720 County Rd. 34 in Maidstone hosted by Pat Kettels and the Knights of Columbus (rain date Sept 20). IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: Ò Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.Ó
This past summer I hung around the ballpark in Essex and had a chance to meet, among others, Wayne Nevin and Todd Howson. Wayne is a coach for the Essex Yellowjackets major midget baseball team that won the Sun Parlour league title and then followed that up with an Ontario Baseball Association championship. Todd has brought senior baseball back to town. The Seniors played in the Essex County Senior Baseball League which is a mixture of seniors, juniors, midgets and the Migrant Worker team out of Leamington. These two guys, I found out, quite quickly, have a passion for the game and want to see it excel in Essex. That is evident by WayneÕ s ability to take a team and stick with them for a few years and mold them into what they became, champions. Todd has got a bit of an uphill battle on his hands
because senior ball players have other commitments such as jobs, kids and other obligations that might not be so pressing for those that Wayne had in his lineup. I can say that if the Seniors would have had a consistent lineup each and every night, they would have been very hard to beat. That is why Todd is sticking with it and hopes to see WayneÕ s team, which included a couple of my faves, Cory Lemire and Julian Fields, graduate and make a junior squad. Essex has always been a Mecca for hockey, and baseball has not been in the limelight as much Ð that is quickly changing. Players in both sports, once they reach certain ability, move on. This is tough for coaches but a reality. It would be pretty hard to keep ball players like Mitch Hudvagner, Justin and Jeremy Orton and Aaron Langlois from heading elsewhere. I constantly hear the rumblings about Essex
not having enough ball diamonds. Frankly, when I look around at other communities, especially Leamington and Kingsville, we donÕ t. However, that is not to say that what we have is not in fine shape, because it is. Whenever I went over to the ball diamonds in town, the grass was cut, the infield was raked, the dugouts were well maintained and there was no debris around. The YellowJackets under president Joe Grondin have a great house league and travel program that is moving forward. With guys like Wayne Nevin, Tom OÕ Neil and Brian Diemer and Todd Howson and his crew, the future looks very bright. Besides the major midgets winning it all, the rookie majors and bantam majors were OBA finalists Ð well done. Who knows, maybe in a year or two we could host our own OBA tournament. I would pull up my lawn chair big time for that.
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September 20, 2014: Let the Sun Shine
If you’ve ever wondered how stained glass is done, here’s a quick and snappy way to try it in only a couple of hours. We’re not asking you to commit to a month of lessons and we provide all the equipment, glass, expertise and FUN! You might just be surprised at how much you enjoy it and sign up for more. ............................................................. $40 + HST
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October 4, 2014: Tapestries in Glass
Who says bigger is better? Using beautiful art glass scraps, wire and other interesting things, you will create a stained glass work of art 3 inches wide by 12 inches tall. Small in size, this panel is big on impact. ............................... $25 + HST
October 18, 2014: Falling for Mosaics
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November 22, 2014: Reflections in Art
Finally a use for all your opaque scrap glass. Create your own glass mosaic mirror using the direct mosaic method. All materials are included for this 2 session workshop. ....................................................................... $125 +HST
November 29, 2014: Let it Snow
Bring the beauty of winter into the warmth of your home! Using the portable glass shop, bevels and glass nugget, students will use the copper foil method to create a stunning snowflake. ...................................................... $45 + HST
December 6, 2014: Set Your Glass Down
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December 13, 2014: Geometry doesn’t have to be Confusing
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October 25, 2014: Have a Blast
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November 1, 2014: Light Up Your Life
Make your own accent lamp in this quick and easy workshop. Bring it home that day and plug it in. All materials included for this workshop. ..................... $95 + HST
November 8, 2014: Fall into Autumn
Fuse your own draped candle holder using copper sheet leaf cut outs. $ Welcome in the fall season in festive style. ............ 40 + HST
November 15, 2014: Tis The Season
Create your own heirloom ornaments in the two day workshop. These ornaments are fused in the kiln, then drilled and wired with beads to adorn them. You will create four in this workshop, coming back the following week to wire and bead. ................................................ $60 + HST
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Puempel returns to Senators training camp by Fred Groves Hockey is in full swing and EssexÕ s Matt Puempel is at the NHLÕ s Ottawa Senators training camp. He played for the AHL Binghampton Senators last season, his first as a pro, and scored over 30 goals. The 2015 NHL Official Yearbook says he
is an up-and-comer and skilled forward who has established a two-way game. • Two other local hockey players are also at training camps with OHL teams that drafted them. Goalie Trevor Wheaton is with the London Knights and Alex Friesen is with
the Kitchener Rangers. Both were instrumental in helping the Leamington Junior Ô BÕ Flyers win a Conference title last year. • The Essex Minor Hockey Association is ready to host its annual Early Bird Tournament. There will be 65 travel teams. The tournament will be held Sept. 18-21. The EMHA are looking for more volunteers. Contact Shaun Fuerth at 519-735-2184. • David Byrne of Essex failed to make the cut at the Cape Breton Celtic Classic as he had rounds of 73 and 74. He was four shots from the cutline. Bryne ranked 64th on the PGA Tour Canada list this year. • The Essex District Red Raiders
senior boys football team opens its WECSSAA season on Friday when they take on hosting LÕ Essor at 7 p.m. • Still with football, former Red Raiders and Raven fullback Cody McCann rushed for 72 yards and scored a touchdown on six carries as the Windsor AKO Fratmen beat the London Beefeaters 27-14 on Saturday. • Essex’s Dalton Langlois had an assist to help the LaSalle Vipers to a 6-0 win over Lambton Shores in pre-season Junior Ô BÕ action. • Congratulations to Harrow native Lionel Sanders for finishing fourth at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Quebec on the weekend. He had a time of 22:09 in the swim, 2:04.14 on the bike and ran the 13.1 miles in 1:11.21. • Harness racing continues at the Leamington Raceway this weekend as post time on
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