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Construction workers demolish the former two-room Woodslee Millen Community Centre.
by Sylene Argent Last week, members of the Woodslee community watched as the walls of the former Millen Community Centre were torn down. For some, watching the demolition of what used to be a two-room schoolhouse, the Dr. S.F. Millen School, was a sad moment. For others it was exciting, as the small hamlet anticipates the building of a brand new 7,500 square foot community facility for Woodslee residents to enjoy. Demolition of the Millen Community Centre, Lakeshore
Director of Community and Developmental Services Steve Salmons said, began around two weeks ago on the interior of the facility. Last week the demolition was apparent as a construction crew brought the building to the ground. Construction on the new facility could begin as early as November. Salmons noted during the September 27 Council Meeting a call for tender proposals will go before Lakeshore Council for approval. Currently, the building’s design is at the detailed engineering stage, he
said. Several months ago, in May, Millen Community Centre user groups, Lakeshore staff and Council members, as well as area residents attended a public open house with representatives from Archon Architect Incorporated to discuss ideas as to how the new building should be designed. It was noted during the meeting the intention was to build the new facility similar in size as the former center, which was 6,000 square feet, including the library potion of the building. Some of those in attendance
thought the building should be larger as the facility was too small for the programming held there, which included housing the Woodslee Friendship Club, Karate classes, and senior fitness programming. Salmons said the new facility is slated to be 7,500 square feet. It will accommodate a 2000 square foot community room, which could be divided into two smaller areas, a 2000 square foot library, and a 500 square foot smaller meeting room. The new facility will also have a kitchen that will be large
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Millen Centre... Continued from Front Page enough to accommodate future cooking classes. President of the Woodslee Friendship Club, Donna Roubos, is excited for the new facility. It is something she and her group have been wanting for a very long time. “I was overjoyed when the Council decided to vote yes for a brand new building,” she said. In the past, she noted, there was struggle in trying to create new programs at the Millen Community Centre as the room sizes, around 700 square feet, were too
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Holy Name and Essex Public welcome new VPs by Jennifer Cranston All the children are back in school, back to the daily routine of reading writing and arithmetic. The beginning of the school year is very much about returning to the familiar, but with each new year there is growth and change. Both of the elementary schools in town are welcoming new vice principals and getting ready to begin the province wide initiative called the “Safe Welcome” program.
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Rosa Cipparrone is beginning her second year as a vice principal and her fist year at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School. She has been teaching for over 20 years and spent most of that time teaching grade two. “I loved grade two,” she said. She explained that children celebrate two sacraments for the first time that year, Communion and Penance. “It’s a big celebration year.” Cipparrone explained that working with great examples is what inspired her to pursue a
Frieda Tyre is the new crossing guard stationed at the intersection of Maidstone, Arthur and Gosfield town line. Her location allows her to serve elementary and secondary school students at one of the more busy intersections in town.
role in administration. “I’ve always admired the principals I’ve worked with,” she said. The principals she has worked with were good mentors and very encouraging, she explained. Her first year as a vice principal was at Christ
the King in Windsor and she is excited to be starting her second year at Holy Name. Cipparrone still gets to spend time in the classroom. Throughout the Catholic Board vice principals are responsible for teaching PALS (Peer Assisted
Learning Strategies.) It is a language and literacy program that focuses on reading, comprehension and vocabulary development. Students in JK through grade three spend 40 minutes a day in the program that
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Many gathered at MP Jeff Watson’s office last Thursday to show concern for the federal parliament prorogation.
by Sylene Argent “Get back to work,” was a chant heard from a large group gathered at a rally in front of MP Jeff Watson’s office in Essex last Thursday. Many representatives took the opportunity to talk about Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s plan to prorogue parliament until October. The constituents and labour leaders who spoke at the rally said that prorogation is hurting Canadians. Dino Chiodo of Unifor Local 444 said, “You can’t talk on constituents’ behalf if you’re proroguing parliament; and this is the third time it’s happening with regards to the Conservative majority government, and we have to say to these individuals, they’ve had enough vacation. They need to get back to work. And that
has to happen sooner than later.” Chris Taylor, President of Unifor Local 200, said it is not normal to shut down the Government and, “They should all lose their pay for as long as they are out. “It is not good for the economy,” he added. “It’s not good for our country to not have a working government.” He noted that the Federal Government prorogued parliament before, in 2008 and 2009. “The world is in crisis…and once again Canada doesn’t have a functioning government to help deal with the issue. Instead, we have [Prime Minister Stephen] Harper talking from the sidelines and still with his party on vacation. Shame on you all. Our economy is still messed up. People
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don’t have jobs; young people [are] out of work. The world’s in turmoil… Jeff we are here today to tell you [that] you need to stand up for us, stand up for your constituents, stand up for your country, go to Harper and say get back to work,” Taylor said. Windsor West MP Brian Masse (NDP) attended the rally. Taking the podium, he took a moment to talk about Bill C-290, an act to amend the Criminal
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Town of Essex Council Notes by Jennifer Cranston New street sweeper for Essex Council agreed to purchase a new Pure Vacuum Multi-functional Sweeper from Amaco Construction Equipment Inc. Before the motion was passed, Councilor Sherry Bondy asked why the lowest bid had not been received, Director of Infrastructure Chris Nepszy explained that the three lowest bids had unacceptable wait times for delivery and one of them was proposing a vehicle that had emissions issues. He said the current sweeper needed to be replaced as soon as possible.
Town to investigate implications of legalizing ATVs on public roadways A Colchester resident is asking council to consider allowing ATV use on town roads. The resident sites medical issues that prohibit her from accessing the harbor and park in Colchester without one. CAO Russ Philips presented a slide show highlighting portions of the Ontario Road Vehicles Act as it pertains to ATVs. A municipality has the right to pass by-laws governing the use of ATVs on municipal roads providing they concur with the provincial laws governing
highways. Philips’ presentation included recommendations from the OPP against legalizing the vehicles, as it becomes difficult to enforce. Administration also recommended against it. Questions were raised about the use of golf carts but little information was available on those vehicles. Council directed administration to investigate the statistics and implications from other municipalities who have legalized ATV and/or golf carts on public roadways. Public meeting to be held regarding smoking ban in designated areas Councilor Bondy stated that she felt it appropriate to have further discussion regarding a smoking ban in designated areas
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in Essex. Administration had previously been asked to prepare a report on proposed sites for the ban and the conditions of any public smoking ban. Director Corporate Services Donna Hunter agreed that administration needed more guidance in determining “designated areas.” A public meeting has been set for Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. An advertisement will be posted with details of what is being asked of residents who chose to participate. Councillors seeks answers about harbor restaurant Councillor Bondy stated that there is no excuse that a restaurant establishment at the harbor hasn’t opened in three and a half years. She asked specific questions regarding the lease and liability. The lease requires insurance obligations be met, it also requires a list of structural changes and drawings. She is concerned that the equipment that was in the facility is town property and is currently being stored “in someone’s barn.” She wanted to know if the town is subject to any liability due to the consumption of alcohol on town-owned property that has no liquor license. Another of her concerns is that the lease is signed by Ken Schwab and Candy Fielder both acting agents for Captain’s Gallery. Bondy explained that her personal research indicates that Captain’s Gallery is not a registered business and that could void the lease. Bondy and other councillors would like to see the restaurant turned over to someone who can get the establishment up and running. The lease is written in such a way that as long as the rent is paid, and it is not left vacant for more than 30 days, it will be very difficult to remove Captain’s Gallery. At the beginning of the discussion Councilor Randy Voakes asked that Councilor Baker declare a conflict of interest “based on his personal relationship with the lessees.” Baker said he had no conflict and asked Voakes to explain the perceived conflict. “I think the conflict is that you were having cocktails with them after the last meeting,” replied Voakes. When CAO Phillips said he would have to get back to council with the answers to Bondy’s questions because he hadn’t “looked at the file in some time,” Bondy expressed frustration saying that she had sent an email the previous day requesting the file be brought to the meeting. Proof of insurance was produced the following day and answers to the rest of Bondy’s concerns are forthcoming.
The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
Do you suppose ELK has forgotten a job it started, the same as I do? I put it down to age that I forget to finish something, but ELK is very much younger than I. Sometimes when I find it necessary to leave a task on which I am working, I forget to return to finish it until the next time I come across it. Could that happen to ELK? Or is some other company responsible? What am I ranting about? To me, that seems to be what has happened at the base of a hydro pole on the corner of Laird and Alice Streets, beside the Masonic Hall. The hole has a small mound of gravel mixed with earth beside it, which indicates it was dug for a reason. Then one of those orange warning cones was dropped into the hole. I don’t think a dog would dig that deeply and I can’t imagine anyone was hoping to reach China. If so, they gave up before they went two feet down. Did someone tell you when you were a child that if you dug deeply enough you could get to China? It was weeks and weeks ago when I first saw the hole and the only change is that a fine specimen of
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sow thistle has thrived very well from the depth and is preparing to propagate itself by sending a lot of seeds on the wind to the other end of the boulevard and on neighbouring lawns. It may not know it is considered a noxious weed. After so much time has passed, my curiosity has been really aroused. I did wonder about it earlier and expected to find the gaping hole closed next time I went by, but as I walked past it this morning and stopped to look, I think the hole has been forgotten. I see no purpose for it being there. Obviously someone was aware of it when the warning cone was dropped. Should I call ELK and ask? I am not certain ELK is responsible for that hole. Anyway, why should I call? I see no danger there and I am having fun writing these comments about it. I hope they give you reason to smile when you read this. Plus I don’t anticipate there is any danger of a drunk man stumbling into that hole on his way to the Masonic Temple because I don’t think anyone going to that Lodge would be drunk!
Holy Name and Essex Public... is highly interactive with peers and is level based rather than grade based. Cipparrone says that the staff, students and administration have all been very welcoming and supportive. “I really enjoy Holy Name so far. This is going to be a great learning year for me,” she said. “I’ve had a great first week. I feel blessed.” She looks forward to getting to know the students and meeting their families. She says her biggest goal for this year is to help the kids grow in three areas. She wants them to grow in knowledge, not just academically but in the world around them. Her hope is that they grow in friendship, kindness and compassion, and she would like to see them grow in faith, with their relationship with God and in putting faith into action.
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Michelle Lowes is beginning her first year at EPS and her fifth year as a vice principal. She comes to Essex from W.G. Davis in Windsor.
Before that she was at Eastwood in Forest Glade for about 13 years. So far she is enjoying her time at EPS. “The staff and students are helpful and friendly. They’ve made me feel welcome right away,” she said. Lowes is looking forward to building relationships with students and their families. “Once you have those relationships it’s amazing what you can do,” she said. “I would encourage families to come in and introduce themselves.” Lowes also gets to spend time in the classroom. She spends time in the GAINs (Giving Attention to Individual Needs) class. This class is for students with unique needs and takes place in a common area shared by high needs students. She is looking forward to Oct. 6 when grade three students from EPS will be singing the National Anthem for a Spitfires Game. The event is also a fundraiser for the school with a portion of the ticket sales being donated to EPS. This is something Lowes organized and a tradition she brings with her from her previous schools. There is also the read and walk-a-thon on Oct. 10, and the welcome back barbeque on Sept. 19. Principal Tammy Meloche says there are some other exciting things about this school year. There have been new benches and recycling containers added to the playground thanks to fundraising efforts by the School Advisory Council. Meloche is also happy that the town has added two new crossing guards to the roster; one at the corner of Station and Maidstone and one at Maidstone, Arthur and Gosfield Town Line.
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Meloche explained how the province-wide “Safe Welcome” system would work.
“Its intent is to keep all staff and students safe. It helps us better monitor who is in the building,” she said. “It’s not meant to lock down the school.” The initiative will have a buzzer at the entrance of each school with an audio/visual system that allows office staff to know who is coming into the school. “It’s not going to be a huge change for us because we always had all the doors locked other than the front doors,” said Meloche. At EPS
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office staff has a clear view of the front doors. Meloche said that dismissal will be a little different as she will have to let the parents into the school at the end of the day and students who have to come during breaks will be monitored by volunteer students who keep a list of who is going in and out. People will not have to buzz in for evening activities.
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This weekend, I got to experience what life was like before the Internet…again. On Saturday afternoon my Internet went down and I didn’t get it back up and running again until Monday morning. That was mostly my fault, but who’s keeping score? I wasn’t really bothered that the Internet was down. In many ways it was a nice break. I read some, watched a bit of TV, socialized with people in real life and the dogs got in some extra walks. I have to confess, however, that I was pretty pleased on Monday morning to see all the lights on my modem were a solid green. I could get back to abnormal 21st century living. The absence of reliable Internet made me realize how tied to the Internet the modern, western
household is. The Internet has become an important source of communication, as well as information, socializing and entertainment. Without an active Internet connection, all those wonderful devices (iPods and iPads) are pretty ineffective. There’s no email, no social networks and no Internetbased services, such as Netflix. I find it kind of laughable that a social network can’t function without the Internet, but that’s a sign of the strange times in which we live. While I was sitting there in my favourite chair in my living room on Saturday evening, I tried to recall what life was really like prior to the Internet. For me, that is sometime around 1988. Yes, we had computers but for most of us they were independent devices and not
“connected.” 1988 was a good year for me, but I think that had more to do with the fact that I was a young adult with absolutely no responsibilities than it did with the fact that the Internet was still a new thing. Our lives had more variety in them. We were more creative – and maybe even outgoing – when it came to thinking of things to do. I know there’s no going back to the “good old days.” Still, I think there are good lessons I can take from the past. Most importantly, I know you can survive without the Internet. I am living, breathing and walking proof.
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - The Streetscape Are you as anxious to hear the final decisions about all those ideas for the new streetscape as I am? We all have many reasons to be interested. I suppose the tax bill for the expense is one reason, but let’s be positive about making our town an attractive place instead of having so much evidence of neglect. Personally, I can’t see anything very attractive about what has been done to distract us from noticing the empty, trashy, lot, left where the big store was torn down recently. There, I digress again The council meeting when all is to be decided, at least I hope decisions will be made, is next Monday, September 16, in the Civic Centre council chamber. That suggests council expects a lot of us will be there. It is good to know plans for the area left from the former Essex Farmers silos and feedlot is a major part of the plan. It is too close to the main shopping area to have been left in such a state for about 20 years. Where
have all the councilors and residents been all that time? Wouldn’t you think someone would have urged some action? The harangue I wrote from time to time was ignored but it needs more than one to get action Make certain you look at the plans displayed in the former Moore and Coutts windows and then come to the Civic Centre council chamber on the 16th to hear what will be happening for our town.
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In the article entitled “Sadler’s Market employees reunite” found in August 29, 2013 edition of the Essex Free Press three people were incorrectly identified as Judy Birch, Linda Jones and Marsh Sadler. The correct names are Judy Wirch, Wanda Jones, and Marsha Sadler. We apologize for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.
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St. Jacobs Farmers Market fire a loss for Ontario agriculture
By Mark Wales, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Local agriculture suffered a devastating loss this month, with a major fire at Ontario’s St. Jacobs Farmers Market. The market’s main food building – which opened in the late 1980s and housed nearly 70 businesses – burned to the ground early in the morning on September 2, 2013. The St. Jacobs market is Canada’s largest year-round farmers market. Often up to 150 vendors are at the market, representing a range of businesses from traditional farm commodities to boutique offerings. The market plays an integral role in connecting local farmers with local consumers. It also provides consumers access to local food, and
contributes to forming valuable relationships between consumers and farm families. Farmers markets play a key role in education too. They provide opportunities for consumers of all ages to discuss food production and preparation with the farmers who grow the food. Vendors at many farmers markets may also offer lesser-known varieties of heirloom vegetables and animal breeds, which can add further value to consumers looking to add another dimension to their local food repertoire. The St. Jacobs Farmers Market is widely recognized for its impressive array of Ontario produce. The local food, tourism, artisans and other businesses associated with the St. Jacobs Farmers Market
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are significant economic drivers for the Waterloo Region. Losing access to these businesses will impact many in the area who rely on traffic and economic contributions from the businesses affected. For farmers at the market, the fire comes at a crucial time when fresh produce such as peaches, tomatoes, peppers and other fruits and vegetables are at their peak during the busy harvest season. Fortunately, market administrators report that consumers will continue to have an opportunity to support the many vendors at the market. The outdoor portion of the market and the building known as Peddlar’s Village will be open for business as early as September 5, 2013. Consumer support will be key to helping vendors move produce and get back to business. Some vendors who have alternative business locations are providing location information to consumers, and are
hopeful they will see continued support from their established customer base. The market has already announced plans to rebuild as quickly as possible, and the Township of Woolwich has pledged to work with the community and the owners to help reestablish the market as soon as possible. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) extends its sympathies to the businesses affected by the fire at St. Jacobs Farmers Market. The exceptional outpouring of support from the local community and in online forums such as social media is a testament to the bonds formed between consumers who are committed to local food, and the vendors in attendance at the market each week. OFA encourages Ontario consumers to help our neighbours in this time of need.
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Fittler Farm showcased at Twilight Tour
Chitra Cowda of ERCA explains that his automatic water sampler is automatically activated after a heavy rain and can take as many as 24 hourly samples.
by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association held its
annual Twilight Tour on Sept. 7 at the farm of John Fittler in Leaminton. He was the winner of the
2012 Conservation Farm Award winner. ESCIA SecretaryTreasurer Michael Dick explained that the tour is about Fittler’s farm and the measures he has taken to improve his land and protect the environment. There were also two guest speakers. Bonnie Ball, a fertility specialist from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, spoke about the four Rs of fertilizer. She explained the “right product,” the “right place,” the “right time,” and the “right rate” or amount. Chitra Gowda from the Essex Region Conservation Authority demonstrated an automatic water-sampling machine and explained that it is important to monitor the effects of things like rock chutes have on the quality of water that makes it into our waterways. Dick said that Fittler’s good stewardship of the land is an example to other farmers. There are costs associated with the best management practices Fittler has taken but they are all designed to keep his soil in place, prevent erosion and keep run-off water clean. Dave Kendrick, president of ESCIA explained some of those practices. Rock chutes slow water flow to prevent erosion and allow natural
filtration of water to occur. Phosphates are one of the biggest problems in our waterways. It encourages the over growth of blue algae which chokes out other aquatic life. Phosphorus is needed in agriculture. The challenge
is keeping it in the soil and out of the water. No till farming means that rather than turning and loosening all of the soil in a field, which can encourage erosion, a machine is used to dig a small trench and plant seeds simultaneously. Wind breaks also help to eliminate topsoil being blown away. Kendrick explained that Fittler has some special challenges with this farm because there are sever natural waterways on the property that he’s had to work with and around. Fittler said that he doesn’t just farm for himself. He is farming for his 8-year old son who is already showing an interest in taking over the family business. The farm toured over the weekend is one of five farms owned by Fittler. He purchased this one in the early 1990s and knew he had his work cut out for him. The erosion issues on this farm were enough to scare away many other buyers. There were hills caused
by wind and erosion not typical of Essex County and the first time he took out his tractor, he broke it on an unseen hole. He enlisted the help of ERCA’s Clean Water Green Spaces program and participated in the Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan. He also enlisted the help of the Soil and Crop Association. These organizations were able to offer some guidance and help to offset a small amount of the cost involved. He had planted windbreaks comprised largely of emerald ash trees. When they were destroyed a few years ago he had to start over. “It was demoralizing but you can’t give up,” he said. The heavy rain this spring put many of his initiatives to the test. “This spring was a huge test to see how these measures hold up,” he said. “They held up really well.”
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Horse Show & Fall Festival by Sylene Argent On Sunday, September 15, the Cottam community will celebrate agriculture through Cottam Rotary’s 51st annual Horse Show & Fall Festival at Ridgeview Park. The traditional family friendly event is one the community enjoys every year. The Festival will kick off on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. with the pancake breakfast. The annual Cottam Horse & Draught Pony Show will then take place. Area horse lovers are invited to line the sidelines of the show ring at Ridgeview Park to watch local horse trainers and competitors show off their driving and horsehandling skills in an array of scheduled classes. The horse show takes place at 10:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Classes include in-hand showmanship, pony lead line under saddle, and pony walk/jog. During the lunch break, the horse show committee will host the fun hobby horse class and the blindfold buggy race.
Before the driving and hitch classes commence later in the afternoon, participants will be able to take part in the costume class during the parade break. The Festival will also host a horseshoe pitch contest that will take place at 11:30a.m. and a family fun festival where youth event-goers will enjoy pony rides and a bouncy castle from 1p.m. to 4p.m. Starting at 10 a.m., fairgoers will be able to look for unique and handmade items in the
vendor section. Some festival-goers will lace up their running shoes to participate in the 5km run on Sunday. It will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the kids’ dash. The
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race proceeds will benefit the Leamington Salvation Army. At lunchtime, event goers will be able to try many tasty dishes submitted into the annual chili cook off. Other lunch items, such as hamburgers and hotdogs, will also be available for purchase. At 12:30 p.m., Cottam residents will line the parade route to enjoy the annual parade, which will proceed through town and end at Ridgeview Park. The Cottam Rotary Club hosts the Horse Show & Fall Festival as a fundraiser so it can support the community and youth activities.
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Fire hall construction continues to cause problems for business owners
Essex CAO Russ Philips addresses business owners who have concerns over the condition of their parking lots following construction of the new fire hall.
by Jennifer Cranston Last Wednesday several Essex Centre business owners whose property borders the new fire hall gathered to informally discuss their concerns with the town CAO Russ Philips and Director of Infrastructure Chris Nepszy. The issues surround the parking lots behind their businesses. Their concerns included poor drainage due to changes in elevation levels, damage to the asphalt from construction
vehicles, and poor accessibility to their lots. Some other concerns were financial losses incurred during construction and continued losses due to the parking conditions left behind. Communication between administration and business owners has been going on for months but this is the first time everyone got together to discuss joint concerns. “”We’re looking at the damage here and trying to find a way to
work together,” said BIA President Steve Bjorkman who chaired the meeting. “There are a lot of business owners who have a problem with how the parking lot has been left.” Rosa Migliarese of Davino’s said that the exit onto Victoria Ave is dangerous because drivers cannot see pedestrians and that there have been many close calls. She asked for a beveled mirror to be installed or some other measure to be taken to improve visibility there.
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Her other concern is that the space is so narrow that when there is a delivery truck present, there is no exit except onto Centre St. through an alley. That alley is privately owned and is such bad repair that it is doing damage to cars. Nepszy said that he didn’t believe a mirror would solve the visibility problem. Currently the public parking spaces provided by the town are not the ones closest to the businesses. Those spaces are designated for emergency personnel. Mary Anne Bjorkman of Golden Girls asked if the public spaces could be clearly marked and possibly switched with the designated spaces so that the public spaces can be used for businesses. Property owner Vito Carchedi pointed out that no one knows there is public parking around the new building. Philips said that he would have to consult with emergency workers but that he couldn’t see a problem in having the signs moved. Prior to construction, the area appeared to be a single level parking area - although the town and various business owners owned different parts of it. Since construction the publicly owned space is separated from the privately owned space by barriers and grade separations. Now water is pooling in the privately owned space. Carolyn Costin of the Grand Tavern brought up a catch basin that is backing up onto her property and costing her parking spaces for days after a heavy rain. The drainage issue was one of the more contentious issues brought up at the meeting. Costin said that she had provided her parking lot for over 45 years and that neither she or her neighbour A1 Chinese Restaurant put in that catch basin. Nepszy said that an investigation of the catch basin that is backing up shows a collapse in the pipe about 20 feet down the line. Owners also brought up the crushed asphalt,
potholes and erosion they say were caused by the heavy construction vehicles during construction. The business owners said there were lengthy delivery disruptions due to the construction vehicles. Men were seen carrying side of beef several hundred yards to get them to Schinkel’s Market. “I couldn’t get a delivery for months,” said Costin. “Believe me we’re losing money.” Many of the business owners said that they had lost considerable revenue during construction and that business has not recovered because the parking situation is so bad. Main Street diner owner Lou Parish said that he had had to lay off two employees and cut the hours of others. “Unless you take care of your merchants, you won’t have a town,” said Carchedi. Several comments were made implying that the town had no responsibility where private property is concerned. “We have all sorts of private property that we
access with or without permission,” said Philips. “It’s still their property.” Parish pointed out that it was private property when construction crews removed his signage and left it in a heap by a dumpster and left a pile of rubble in his parking lot that took him over 11 hours to clear it away. “The Town shouldn’t have to fix this. The contractor should have to come back and clean up the damage they did,” said Parish. In the end Philips and Nepszy suggested that the owners organize and designate a spokesperson and bring their concerns, including documentation detailing their losses to council. “We want to fix this but we can’t just hand you a bag of money,” said Philips. “I’m sensitive to these concerns. It’s a situation that needs our full attention.” The group designated Steve Bjorkman as their spokesperson and hope to be on the agenda at council as soon as possible.
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Society recieves “Service to Others” grant by Melissa Middleton
submitted to EFP The Retired Teachers of Ontario, District 7, Windsor Essex is proud to announce that The Maidstone and Area Historical Society is the 2013 recipient of our Provincial Project - Service to Others grant. Pictured above is Norm Renaud, Chair of the Retired Teachers
of Ontario’s Provincial Project - Service to Others Committee, presenting Victoria Beaulieu, President of the Maidstone and Area Historical Society with a cheque for $3800. The monies will be used to purchase computers and a printer for their Resource Centre.
Ladies’ Take-A-Break Every Wednesday Morning 9:30 - 11:30 am Essex Retirees Social Club Building, 32 Russell St., Essex
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! FALL / WINTER 2013 Sept. 18
Three R’s - 3rd Addition
Evelyn Burns & Lauri Kowtichuk
Sept. 25
Fall Gardening
Master Gardeners
Oct. 2
Colasanti’s and lunch
Oct. 9
Lunch and Black Historical Museum, Amherstburg
Mary Lou
Oct. 16
Golden Girls Fashions
Oct. 25
Bus Trip - Brantford
Oct. 30
Halloween Party
Nov. 6
Health Care 101
Nov. 13
Nurse Practitioner Clinic
Pauline
Nov. 20
Canadian Red Cross
Donna
Nov. 27
Christmas Craft
Dec. 4
Morning of Song
ALL LADIES’ WELCOME!
Heart of Essex Chorus FEES $25.00 FOR 12 WEEKS OR $4.00 A WEEK
Co-ordinator – Holly Boyle, Programming – Ileen Stanton Treasurer – Donna Merritt, Cards – Mary Lou Chapman Refreshments – Ruth Fick
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On “Avon Calling” There I was on my break in the lunchroom at work, thumbing through the Avon catalogue that somebody left on the table. Scads of pictures of “perfect women” with perfect makeup, perfect clothes, perfect jewelry and never a hair out of place. When I got to the section of hand care, I was floored by how many different hand care products are available: nail enamel, top coat, base coat, nail hardener, nail pattern overlays, cuticle softeners, cuticle removers, various hand creams etc. Absolutely everything you could imagine for “perfect hands.” Perhaps the Avon people don’t consider my co-workers and I as “real women”. After
eight hours, most of us have dirt under our nails. Some of the hand cleaners in the washrooms are the ‘orange kind’ with the grit built in, guaranteed to either take off the dirt or a layer of skin, whichever comes first. And we are lucky to be able to throw on a little hand cream after work. Over my working years, my hands have been practically frozen in a near -30O C freezer. They have been cooked in pizza ovens so hot that they made your contact lenses shrivel at another job I had. I have planted gardens in the spring with my hands and cleaned out eaves troughs in the fall. I have rinsed out my babies’ cloth diapers in the toilet with them and I have used Varsol to clean the paint out of my paintbrushes. I have had stitches in them. I have picked up my
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children’s dead hamster with them and held my Mom’s hand in her final moments. Mine are working hands. I never proclaimed them to be beautiful but they are indeed functional. They have done a myriad of things in the course of my lifetime. Do I really want hands that look like they have never lived? I try to jump into life with both feet (Avon likely has a cream for that, too). And, incidentally, if I
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were to buy all the various hand care products, I’d be so broke that I’d have to scrub floors at night, just to be able to afford them all (and, really, that defeats the whole purpose, doesn’t it?) The lines and calluses on my hands tell my life story and they reflect who I am. They are a part of me. Quite frankly, I am proud of what they have accomplished.
What’s Going On SEPT. 14, 2013 - The Fall Meeting of the ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. 9am at Orchard View Golf Course. All are welcome. For more info call 519-738-3476. SEPT. 21 - The WonderBroads STEAk/ChICkEN DINNER at Lakeside Pavillion, kingsville. Opens at 6 pm. www.wonderbroads.org, or call 519-253-7176. SEPT. 21 & 22 - CTMhV FALL FLEA MARkET, 6155 Arner Townline, Cty. Rd. 23. Visit www.ctmhv.com or Phone 519-776-6909. SEPT. 24 - 5-WEEk “Just For Moms and Babies” series at Leamington health Unit, 215 Talbot St E. Tuesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. Register at 519-258-2146 Ext. 2100. SEPT. 25 - ESSEx & DISTRICT hORTICULTURAL SOC. MEETING at Essex Community Centre, at 7:30pm. Bob hall-Brooks on humming birds, plant & seed exchange. SEPT. 28 - Visitation Church AUTUMN FEST BAZAAR, 9am-3p, 5407 Comber Sideroad. Sponsored by Visitation CWL. SEPT. 28 & 29 - RUThVEN APPLE FESTIVAL Visit www.communitylivingessex.org SEPT 28 & 29 ThE ESSEx-kENT CAGE BIRD SOCIETy 38th ANNUAL ExhIBITION & COMPETITION at the Fogolar Furlan Club. For info call (519)-727-3766. OCT. 4 & 5 ST. JOSEPh’S PARISh BAZAAR, River Canard Sat. 8-5 and Sun. 10-2. Admission is free and all are most welcome! OCT. 5 - BUFFET STyLE TURkEy DINNER at Woodslee United Church, 3-7 pm. Reserve tickets: Call 519-975-2461. Take-out available 519-975-2252. OCT. 6 - Lions Club of kingsville Annual ThANkSGIVING BINGO at the Lions hall, 23 Mill St. W. Bingo starts at 2pm. you must be 18 years old to play bingo. OCT. 6 - JOIN LIFE ChAIN, from 2:30 to 3:30pm, in Windsor and Essex County. Inquiries: Right to Life 519-325-0929 or 519-969-7555. OCT. 19 - PASTA WITh “kAThy” FUNdraiser for kathy & Ed Shaw at Shooter’s, 307 Queen St., harrow, 5-8pm. Call for info./tickets, Gayle: 519-738-2597.
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Open House Celebration
NOTTAGE, Wendy In loving memory of my very best friend, “Wendall”, who passed away 9 years ago (September 16th) Remember her with a smile today, she was not one for tears, Reflect instead on memories, of all the happy years. Recall to mind the way she spoke and all the things she said, Her strength, her stance, the way she walked, remember these instead. The tears in my eyes I can wipe away, the ache in my heart will always stay. Darlene Howard-Perry
After being married in Cuba, February 15, 2013, Steve and Amanda are home to visit with friends and family. ~ OPEN HOUSE ~ September 22, from 12-6pm at Masonic Hall, 30 Laird Ave, Essex. Come on out to wish them the best.
Happy 90th Birthday GRAM E ARLA F
Happy
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A family celebration was held at Kingsville Golf Club to honour Helen’s 95th Birthday. 95 years young, September 6, 2013.
Congratulations
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September 11th Love your family
Granma, Grampa & Teet Gauthier
DON MCLAUGHLIN ~ September 14th ~ From your Wife
1st ~SEPT. 10TH~
CARSON SPIDALIERI
Happy 100 th Birthdayy
ADELINE JOBIN Love, your family Please join friends and family for an Open House at the Jobin Family Farm Sunday, Sept. 15th, from 1-4 p.m.
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On your “Grand Slam” and back catching 7 straight games at the Midget Minor OBA’s in Windsor.
Happy 80th Birthday
Love, Nonno, Nonna, Uncle Alex, Aunt Tanya & Mirella
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William Wolters September 6, 2012
You still live on in the hearts and minds of the loving family you left behind.
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The family of JOAN WHITTYVERHAEGEN invites you to join us in extending birthday wishes to her on this special 80th birthday. An Open House is planned for Saturday, September 21st from 1-4 pm at 118 Cranbrook Court, Essex.
Lawson, Jack It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my loving husband of 60 years, Jack, after a short battle with cancer. Left with empty hearts are his wife Jean, son Mark (Karen) and granddaughter Terri Ann. Jack is predeceased by his daughter Donna (1995) and 3 sisters and 1 brother of St. Thomas. Jack was born in St. Thomas on Feb. 3, 1932. The son of William and Hazel Lawson. Jack started his career in St. Thomas at the Beer Store and stayed employed with them for 38 years, finishing his career in Essex. Jack will miss his visits to the Legion where he enjoyed playing pool with his friends and also his daily visits to Tim Horton’s for coffee with more friends. Jack was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 201, Essex and was heavily involved with many activities with them. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). A Funeral Service to celebrate Jack’s life was held from the funeral home on Friday, September 6, 2013 with Rev. Kim Gilliland officiating. Royal Canadian Legion Service was held. Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Memorial donations made to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ______________________________________________
Moore, Milton Anthony “Tony” passed quickly with family by his side on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Judith (1996) and Joanne. Loving dad of Cynthia Chambers (Michael), Wendy Moore, Lori Cote, Johnna Wittchen (Doug) and Sean Moore. Proud Papa of Jennifer, Jeremy, late Matthew, Joshua, Daron, Zachary, Samantha, Michelle and Emily. Dearest brother of Barbara, Carolyn, Marilyn and the late Harold. Tony will also be remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews. After 42 years of service as an environmental supervisor, Tony retired from Ford Motor Co. In his years of retirement, he enjoyed traveling, teaching Tai Chi, volunteering at Hospice and Hotel Dieu’s coffee bar and spending time with his family. The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and support workers from Saint Elizabeth’s for the special care they gave Tony. An open house to celebrate Tony’s life will take place on what would have been his 79th birthday, September 15, 2013 at Rizzo’s Crossing Reception Hall, 23 Victoria Ave., Essex from 2 to 5 pm. Donations may be made to the MS Society or Henry Ford Hospital by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) or at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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FOR REnt _____________________ FOR RENT: 1 bdrm. apt. $675. Utilities included. Fridge & stove incl. Walking distance to downtown Essex. Please phone: 519-990-7464. 22-tf* _____________________ 2 BDRM. APT. for rent in downtown Essex. First and last required. No pets. 519-7766078. 33-tfn _____________________
FLEA MARKET: Sunday, Sept.15, from 10am-3pm, at Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion. Food, beverages and baked goods will also be available. Free admission. Non perishable canned goods acceptable for the food bank. 36-1t* _____________________
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STORE FOR RENT in downtown Essex. 1400 square feet. $650/ month + utilities. Call Joy 519890-7794. _____________________36-tf FOR RENT: 4 car garage for rent. 700 square feet. Great for cars or storage. $350/ month + utilities. Call Joy 519-890-7794. _____________________36-tf HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 bedroom Ranch House, full basement furnished. $1200/month + utilities. First and Last required. 980 County Rd. 46 Woodslee. Call 519-975-2971. 36-2t* _____________________ STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT: Storage available, in Essex, for motor homes, trailers, boats, cars, and trucks. Monthly rentals available. Call for details and rates 519-776-4875. 13-tf
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Furniture, Glass, China, Primitives, Costume Jewellery, Coins, etc. Saturday, September 21 at 9:00 am At the Community Centre in Comber selling lovely antique furniture & lamps, large modern furniture, large selection of costume jewellery, coins, selection of china, glass, silver, 2 large anvils & other primitives, floor safe & collectibles for the Scarlett family of Cottam; selling lovely lamps, antique furniture, grandfather clock, art work, china, glass, vases, urns, statuary & collectibles from a Chatham household; and selling a very large collection of carnival glass plus depression & other glass & china from a Leamington estate. Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com Terms cash, debit, Visa, MC, 3% premium (waived for cash or debit) Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800- 462-3561
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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Part time Field worker must be available for evenings and weekends. For details call 519-975-1123. 36-1t _____________________ HELP WANTED General Labourers wanted. Fax resume to 519-723-2336. 49-tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: Grand Central Tavern is looking for a part time waitress. Smart Serve is required. Must apply in person. 36-2t _____________________ DRIvERS WANTED - AZ or DZ. Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 17-tfn _____________________
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Farm Machinery & Lumber Auction Sale Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00 am
For Jim Robson, Leamington, ON. Sale will be held at the Robson farm at 215 Leamington Rd. 19. Farm is beside Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. Watch for auction signs at Talbot Trail (Rd. 34) & Cty Rd. 37 between Leamington & Wheatley & follow signs to Hillman Marsh C.A. No Reserve. Farm is sold. Tractors: IH 1066 dsl, cab, new rear 18.4x38 tires, 9035 hours; McCormick Farmall 806 dsl w/ cab, 15.5x38 tires, 8600 hours; Farmall Super A w/lots of attachments selling as one package – A tractor needs to be towed to start; Front End Weights & Duals: set of 10 IH front end weights; some other weights; 18.4x38 snap on T-rail duals; Combine & Corn head: M.F. 550 dsl combine, grey cab sells w/15’ grain head; M.F. model 1144 – 4 row 38” corn head sells after combine & grain head; Planting: IH 5100 – 21 run grain drill w/press wheels & markers; IH model 56 – 7 row bean planter; Wagons: three small gravity wagons; 14’ flat rack wagon; two 20’ flat rack wagons w/10 ton Martin running gear; one 32’ flat rack wagon; Tillage: 11 tooth 3 ph high clearance IH chisel plow; 3 ph 17’ Triple K cult.; Triple K five furrow spring reset plow; IH approx. 24’ pull type field cult.; IH model 470 – 44 plate wheel disc approx. 14’; set of crow foot packers; Other Items: good 3 ph 10’ scraper blade; two wheel trailer; 3 ph boom; 2 wheel sprayer with s.s. tank; saddle tanks; plus hydr. cylinders, tools & a few misc. items; Lumber – well dried & properly stored inside: Red Oak: approx. 2000 board feet of rough cut red oak lumber cut 1 1/8” thick x 11’ long x various widths – red oak will be sold in 4 lots of approx. 500 board ft. each; Red Cedar: approx. 350 board feet of red cedar cut 1 1/8” thick x various lengths – this is the good aromatic cedar; White Ash: approx. 250 board feet of white ash lumber; Maple & Walnut: some rough cut maple & two beam like pieces of walnut. Note: all items must be removed from the site by Sat. Sept 28, 2013. Note sale date Tuesday, September 24. Terms cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Proprietor: Jim Robson, 519-326-8557 Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com
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FOR SALE: Rustic, solid ash log furniture style coffee table with 2 matching end tables, $125, carved wood rocking chair, $75, hanging 8 ft. oak quilt rack excellent condition $75. Call 519-839-4418. 36-1t*
KAHL RECyCLING - We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-3268559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 1-tf
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LEGAL nOtIcE _____________________ nOTice TO cRediTORs Claims against the Estate of eVelYn Minnie deWHiRsT, late of the Town of Lakeshore, in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on June 18, 2013, must be in my hands by October 23, 2013, after which date the estate will be distributed. WilliaM KendRicK, Barrister & Solicitor, 903-500 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 1B3, Solicitor for the 36-3t Estate Trustees. Jack Morris
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This 1850 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home, with living rm, dining rm, family rm., main floor laundry, eat in kitchen is situated on a 50’ frontage x 135’ deep x 93’ wide backyard. Hardwood and ceramic main floor, carpeted 2nd floor. Master bdrm. with en-suite, lg. walk-in closet, 2 car garage, storage shed, new roof with 35 yr shingles. Unfinished fully insulated basement with rough in bath, rough in central vac and central alarm. Beautifully landscaped, private backyard, cement drive, sidewalk and patio. Call 519-839-5282 for details.
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Antique wall telephone, antique School Clock, Tools, etc Wednesday evening, September 18 at 5:00 pm For Serge & Barbara Tesolin. Sale will be held at the Tesolin farm at 103 Essex County Road 14, Cottam, between the Belle River Rd. & the Graham Sideroad. Antique Clocks & Wall Phone: Standard Time school clock in very good condition; Gingerbread clock; good wall telephone; Other Antiques, 1919 Calendar: Hoosier cupboard; low 2 drawer dresser; several small tables & stands; coal oil lamps; bowl & pitcher (not quite matching); two copper boilers; 20 gal crock & other crocks; 3 railway lanterns; wash board; silver cruet set in lovely condition; pickle cruet w/tongs (some damage); 1919 Guidal Directory map of Gosfield; partial set of Johnson Bros china; large wardrobe; picture frames; milk cans; wagon wheel; walking plow; few farm primitives; etc; Golf Cart: club car golf cart w/box on back for yard use; Tools, etc: Devilbiss 5 HP port. air compressor; smaller air compressor; Mastercraft arc welder; acetylene torch, cart & container; Beaver 8” – 2 HP table saw; Craftsman radial arm saw; Argon gas tank full; Mastercraft wire feed Mig welder; Sears Craftsman mitre saw & attachments; router w/table & accessories; Poulin 16” chain saw; clamps; King 950W portable generator; grinders; Ryobi biscuit joiner; Milwaukee saws all; saws; air tools; air nailers; 2 drywall guns; carpet tacker; lots of hand tools; Craftsman 6” jointer; wrenches; two tool boxes on wheels; ladders & extension ladder; Honda push mower; lawn roller; floor jack; large work bench; filing cabinet; plus numerous other items; Wood Stove, Firewood, Trailer, etc: Elmira wood burning stove, glass door, some flu; large quantity of cut firewood; 2 wheel homemade trailer; scraper blade; approx. 20 steel fence posts; two 10’ cattle gates; stones for walkway; bricks; etc; British cement Gargoyle garden ornament. Sale Order: household & antiques first, then tools & other items. Terms cash, debit, Visa, MC, 3 % premium waived for cash or debit. Proprietors: Serge & Barbara Tesolin, 519-839-4416 Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com
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Dog Park Committee holds calendar photo contest
by Jennifer Cranston Photographers and dog lovers alike can get excited about the current calendar photo contest being put on by the Essex
Dog Park Committee. The photo contest is part one of a two-part fundraiser. All qualifying photos submitted to the contest will be used in
2014 calendar, which is expected to be released in early December. The first prize will include a place of honour on the front cover, a $50 gift
certificate for Pet Value and a free calendar. Second place will receive a $25 gift Certificate for Pet Value and a free calendar. Third place will receive a free calendar. Part two of the fundraiser will be the sale of the dog themed calendars. The committee has held several events to raise money to create a dog park in Essex. So far they have raised over $1,300. Town administration is working in conjunction with the committee to find a good location for the pooch park and determine the costs involved. At the very minimum the park will need a fence and a water source. Play structures and other additions can be added over time. Committee member Angela Dean says that dog parks are good for the local economy as well as for dogs. “Whenever I go to a dog park, I see most
people with Tim Horton’s and other store bought beverages,” she said. “People run errands on their way to and from the park. It brings business to town.” Dean explained that dog parks offer a great opportunity for people with common interests to socialize as well as for the dogs. She also believes dog parks are a good tool and training opportunity for dogs with minor social issues. The photos will be selected by an impartial judge to be named after the contest. Contest photos must be only of dogs; no people. Dean says that organizers are looking for pictures that capture a “dog’s joy.” Photos that illustrate certain seasons or months of the year as well as anything depicting a local flavour may also get extra consideration. There is a $10 entry fee that must be submitted with the entry form and
a 4 x 6 inch hard copy of the photo. Requests for digital images will be sent following the selection process. Dean says that professional photos will be considered only if written permission from the photographer is included with the submission. Entries must be received on or before Nov. 3. Entry forms are available at Essex Animal Hospital, Pet Value or the Town Clerk’s office. Other Dog Park fundraisers to look forward to include; a steak dinner with entertainment, dancing and silent auction at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 201 on Nov. 2, and photos with Santa in December. To learn more contact Casandra Finn at 519 995-5757 or visit Essex Dog Park on Facebook.
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Red Raiders get back into school routine
by Sylene Argent Essex District High School’s returning students were excited to greet old friends and resume their studies after completing the two-month summer vacation, and grade nine students were excited to begin their high school careers as the school year officially kicked off last week. Red Raiders have a lot to look forward to this year, aside from the school’s rebuild project. There are clubs to join, classes to attend, and fundraising opportunities in which to get involved. Principal Tony Omar was happy with the flow of the first week of school. Hosting an orientation day
a week before the official start of school was key in helping newcomers get prepared for their first day of classes. The orientation day helped smooth the transition from elementary school to high school for grade nine students, and gave an opportunity for parents to ask questions and get answers from the teachers and the school’s administrative staff. The beginning of the school year is the best time of year, Omar noted. The students are inquisitive as to what is to come over the next several months, and everyone is happy to continue their studies. The new school year also provides a clean slate for students who might
have had challenges in the past, providing fresh opportunities for success. One of the bigger changes the students had to adjust to this year was the bell time. Traditionally, the bell would ring at 8:25 a.m. to alert students to the beginning of class and again at 2:30 p.m for dismissal. Because of a change in bus schedules, the bells are ringing ten minutes earlier this year. Omar noted that boys’ volleyball and girls’ basketball are already underway, and the football team is preparing to tackle an away game schedule, since the EDHS track is closed due to the rebuild project. Unfortunately, this will sideline this year’s annual EDHS Homecoming Game and festivities, but it is hoped to have the Red Raider tradition in full swing again next year. In the past, Red Raider students have been instrumental in helping their sister school in Maforeka, Africa. This year, some of the students
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will help guide another African school project. The Red Raiders, Omar said, still continue to support its sister school through fundraising for operational costs, to train teachers, and for supplies. One of the fundraising methods is through hosting feeder school dances. Omar said that what students get out of supporting a sister school overseas is learning they are global citizens. It is a positive experience to see photos of the students in Maforeka wearing soccer uniforms or using pens and pencils the students sent to them. It’s important for the students to learn they can make a difference, Omar commented. Looking ahead, Omar would like to see continued improvement in the EQAO provincial grade nine math testing and in the OSSLT provincial grade ten literacy testing. Last year, EDHS students scored 11 percent higher in the EQAO and one percent higher in the OSSLT. The school has a three-year plan to improve the math portion. The school’s percent had dipped from a grade of 74 to a 54. The 11percent increase is good, Omar said, and it brings the school back up to a score of 65, and closer to the goal of reaching the previous score of 74. The female students at EDHS, Omar said, outperform the male students. He’d like to see the boys close that gap in the future.
Josh Grondin is Essex District High School’s 2013/2014 Student Council Prime Minister.
The 2013/2014 EDHS Prime Minister is grade 12 student Josh Grondin. He has been a student council member for the past few years and is excited to fill the important role this year, representing the student body. This year’s student council is a large group. The students are hoping to bring in many ideas, including spirit days, to create a fun atmosphere at the learning institution. One thing the student council members are hoping to do this year is to get involved in the community through fundraising for a good cause. One project the students undertake each year is holding a Christmas drive to benefit area youth in need. There will be a big emphasis on this project this coming holiday season, he said. Grondin is also excited to help host the annual grade nine retreat this month. The student
council and leadership students go to a camp with the grade nine students. The retreat helps the youngest group of Red Raiders connect with each other, get to know some of the older students, and get to know some of their teachers outside of the classroom. It is nice to be back in school and see peers again, Grondin said. Everyone seems to get along at the school. He wanted to take on the school leadership role of Prime Minister to help bring more ideas to the table, and ensure everyone’s ideas are heard. Upon graduation next spring, Grondin hopes to attend the University of Toronto to study international relations and business management. He hopes the big city will provide him with opportunities to extend his learning through internships.
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submitted to EFP submitted to the EFP Last Friday, the Essex Yellow Jackets Midget Minor Team began its quest for an Ontario Baseball Association Championship. In the first game the team played the Ancaster Cardinals with Cameron Lavigne getting the start. It was a close affair early, but in the 5th inning the speed of the Jackets came into play and they started to run. When the dust settled they walked off the diamond with a 7-1 win. In game 2 on Saturday the Jackets faced the team that won the “B” Division Provincials the last two years in a row. Knowing that they would swing the bat well and we would need a good performance, the ball was given to Micah Harris and we would answer with a 1 -0 victory when the Jackets played small ball on a walk. And then a bunt by Michael Diana would put Bryce Diemer in scoring position. With two strikes, Colton Vriesacker delivered a two out double over the head of the center fielder to score the only run of the game. Logan McMurren with a beautiful across the body catch in left field saved the Jackets from
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allowing a run to get in. Evan Harnadek had a very busy game at short making some great game changing plays. In game 3 the Jackets were matched up against Ajax and came out swinging the bats to put up a 14-0 score and eliminate the Ajax Diamond Backs who had played an extrainning game previously. Game 4 would see Walker Homesites, who had the good fortune to have received a bye and were waiting for the 3-0 Yellow Jackets. This was a matchup of 2 teams that had split the regular season in the SPBA Midget Division. Walker Homesites took a lead of 10-3 in the 5th but the Jackets came back in the 6th with Colin MacDonald with a triple. A few errors by Homesites put Julian Fields on base and brought in Colin. A single line drive to centre field by Brennden Nevin brought Julian in for another run. In the 7th with the score now 13-6, the Jackets still were not done. With a bunt, Logan McMurren was determined to get on with a head first slide into 1st, followed by a single by Matt Lepain, walk to Micah Harris, single by Colin MacDonald. A Continued on Page 22
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Nursery is available. Our Fall Open House is on Saturday, Sept. 14 from Please remember all who are sick and lonely and in the 10- 2pm. There is something for everyone! Free BBQ, hospital or nursing home. Children’s Activities, Garden Mums for sale and more! Come and meet us and see what kind of programs we offer. Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Looking forward to meeting new friends! GEMS and Cadets will begin on Monday, September 16. Weather has been looking and feeling like fall is around the corner this past week. All girls and boys ages 8 – 13 are invited to attend. Happy 70th Anniversary to Rex and Jean Pearce Come and check us out online at www.essexcrc.ca. of Leamington. Happy Birthday wishes this week to Jim Cosgrove, Lynn and Lionel Corbeil, Monique Salvation Army Essex Community Church Thibodeau,Nina Lombardo, Josiah and Caleb Pratt, Angela submitted by Carolyn Barnett Our fall programs are in full swing. Every Tuesday from Trimble, and Jordan Robinson. Congratulations to Phil and 10-1 pm we have our SA Connections Program. Drop in Renee Charrette(nee Newman) on the arrival of Dax Philip for an hour or stay for all three. Relax and enjoy yourself John on August 4, 2013. while meeting new friends and perhaps learning something The Pleasant Valley Community Club card party results: new. We have lots of interesting activities for everyone. Our August 27 Pepper: Elaine Taylor, Eileen Ames, Maggie Hansen, Doug Fields, Charlie Chevalier, Don Ames, Thomas volunteers prepare a delicious lunch at no cost to you. Allison. August 31 Euchre: Mary Demars, Elaine Taylor, Our Fall Bible Study starts Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 1:30, and Eileen Ames, John Smith, Don Ames, Lawrence Dobson. takes place every 2nd Tuesday. All are welcome to attend. Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. for Prayer Meeting, followed Door Prizes to Ken Salter and Robert Mogyordi. September 3 Pepper: Mary Lou Chibi, Eileen Ames, Madeline McGuire, by Family Worship at 11am. led by Lt. Kristen Gray. Charlie Chevalier, Howard Armstrong, Don Ames, Thomas Please remember those on our sick and shut in list. They Allison. September 7 Euchre: Elaine Taylor, Audrey Stanley, need and appreciate your calls and visits. Mary Demars, Jean Metalic, Josie Dresser, Keith Dresser, George Diesbourg, Norma Beacom, Thomas Allison. Door Maidstone Cross Prizes to Grant Beacom and John Smith. Come and join in submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank The corn and beans are beginning to turn gold. It won’t for an enjoyable evening with friends. “Have a great week” be long before they will be harvested. Holy Rollers are starting to make their famous tourtiere pies on Tuesday mornings after Mass in the hall. New Holy Name of Jesus Church News members are welcome. If you are interested in joining St. submitted by Therese Lecuyer Mary’s Parish Council please see Fr. Dave. New schedules We welcome Fr. Francis Thekkumkattil to Holy Name. for ushers and greeters are now available at the back of the may your stay here be a happy one! Life Teen - Sunday, Sept. 15th with mass at 7 p.m. and church. On Sunday, September 22nd the Maidstone and Essex a carnival Life Night to follow until 10 p.m. This is a great Knights of Columbus councils will hold their Annual New night to bring along a friend or to come out for the first time! Coats for Kids Pasta Dinner, from 4:30 to 7:30 at St. Mary’s Edge, for Grades 6, 7 & 8, begins Friday, Oct. 4th Prime, Hall. Tickets available after each Mass or from a K of C for Grades 1 to 5, begins on Wednesday, October 9th. Children’s Sunday Liturgy resumes Sunday, Sept. 8th at member. Inter Parish (Woodslee vs. Maidstone) annual baseball the 11 a.m. mass. Children grade two and under are invited to attend Sunday School. Young Adults Faith Group is on Thursday nights from 7:30-10pm for Faith, Fellowship and Fun! Call or Text for information on this group 519-300-4504. K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, September 13, 4:30 to 7pm with take-out available. Please keep in your prayers Gary Flewlling as he enters the final phase of becoming a Permanent Deacon. Please pray for the family of Ruby Triolet at her passing. May God welcome you into his loving arms, Ruby. We congratulate Rick Marshal on his retirement from the School Board.
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Essex Retirees’ Social Club We plan to start exercise class on September 23.Call for information. The winners of the August 29 Bridge game was Georgette Nadeau with Ruby Robertson second. At the Saturday euchre game winners were Audrey, Diana, and Suzanne, in that order. We meet every other week. Next game is Saturday, Sept. 14. Mary Lou Chibi was the winner at Tuesday afternoon pepper, Virgery Cascadden was second and Regina Garrod third. Wednesday night Louise Perrault had most peppers and Lawrence Dobson had high score. Doug Fields was low. Thursday night bridge was won by Continued on Page 20
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Bible Readers are needed. Please contact Mavis if you are interested in being a reader. Our Turkey Dinner is on Oct. 5, from 3-7pm. Phone 519975-2252 for take out orders or information. Advance tickets can be purchase from any church member. Floyd Cascadden followed by Margaret. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Join us for Sunday Services and Sunday School at 11:15 am and lunch afterwards. Rev. Catherine Eldson will give the message. The Door Greeters will be Jean Vetor and Irene Baker.
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Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson There are a number of upcoming activities taking place at Harrow United Church. On Saturday, Sept. 21, (9 am-1 pm) there is a book sale. On Sunday, Oct. 6 (11:30 am) a fundraising luncheon to support the Kit Richardson Bursary Fund. A Covenanting Service, led by the Essex Presbytery, for Reverend Staples on Sun., Sept. 29 at 3 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all who are sick and/or shut-in. If you know someone who may be ill or in the hospital, please let Reverend Staples know by phoning the church office at 519-738-4223. We are back into full planning of meaningful activities for our Sunday School Program and Teen Group. All young people are welcome to attend. For more information on these activities and to learn more about our caring, faith community, please call our church office or visit our updated website at: www. harrowunited.org
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Paquette News St. Stephen’s /Church of the Redeemer submitted by Barb Mactier All are invited to attend the ACW Fall Tea at Church of the Redeemer on Sat., Sept. 14, from 12-3. Please come out and support our parish and our Deanery ACW. CAKE and SMASH are invited to join the Youth Ministry Team for a bowling event at Rose Bowl on Sept. 15. Please RSVP to Cynthiayouth.committee@essexdeanery.com so we can ensure we have enough lanes booked. Dessert Card Party at St. Stephen’s on Sept., 19 at 1 p.m. All welcome. First meeting of CAKE for grades 3-5 is on Sept. 27, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer Both churches are decorating for Thanksgiving on Oct. 5th and appreciate donations of produce (fruit, vegetables), corn, gourds, etc. All donations will be distributed to area food banks after Thanksgiving Sweetie Pies - Order your fresh baked or frozen pies. Call Amy or Pam at 519-737-6850 ext. 28 to order
Essex United Church Response to our Welcome Back service and luncheon was exciting. Next Sunday we welcome new adult members by transfer or profession of faith. To be included, contact our minister at the church office. Also speak to her to have children baptized.
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St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican The Essex Deanery fall tea is at Church of the Redeemer, Saturday, Sept. 14, 1 to 3 p.m. The fall newsletter is available. Due to lack of interest there was not enough to hire a bus so the wine tour is cancelled. Proceeds from a pasta dinner and movie will be given to Free the Children for their Adopt a Village program in Kenya. It will be on Friday, September 27 at Trinity. Potted mums are being sold at Trinity, Sat. Sept. 14. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be exploring the book Made for Goodness and why this makes the difference. Reserve your copy at either church. As the Diocese of Huron prepares for renewal this Advent we are asked to pray with our family of faith for direction from the Spirit so we can discern where God is calling us.
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The Millen Building has been demolished this past week, ending an era of 50 years of memories held by everyone who attended there as students, or as seniors, or at any of the numerous events that were held at the Millen Centre. P.O. All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at Box 189, 49 Erie St. N., Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W2 10 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 Phone 519-326-2681 • Fax 519-326-8044 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour Golden Years Mini Golf The first week of play had 41 golfers turn out and a total is held in the hall after the service. of 56 aces recorded. Leading the ace parade were Marie Last Sunday we welcomed all the children back to Sunday Margaret Lasi with five followed closely by Iggy Arner, Mike Binder, School and our new Sunday School Team of teachers: Beth, Da Silva Jean, Leah, Tara and Tina and Manager returning Glen and Diane. and Pete Daudlin with four each. The low score for 9 holes went to Gerry Wilkinson with 16 followed closely by Iggy Dedication of new teachers will be next Sunday. Mon., Sept. 16 is the “Haiti Fundraiser Dinner” at A-1 in Arner and Lloyd Honey with 17. The 18 hole low score was captured by Gerry Wilkinson with 35. 36 went to Barry Essex. Invite your friends, it is a Buffet Dinner. The door greeters next week are Shirley and Jack Sweet and Iggy Arner followed closely by Colleen Pearse Thomas, the Elder on duty is Virginia Lauzon and lock up is with 37. The 36 hole low score of 74 also went to Gerry Wilkinson with Iggy Arner notching a 75. Marie Lasi had a Floyd Simpkins. 180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON 77. N8M 1B6 519-776-6488 First place team bragging rights on this day went to the Woodslee Friendship Club Our card winners from the week of Aug. 26 were Leo foursome of Eileen MacIntosh, Eleanor Wilkinson, Gerry Durocher, Bob Mullins, George Sutherland, Audrey Stanley, Wilkinson, and Duane MacIntosh. Second place was the Millie Fuerth, Pat Mullins, Jean Matalik, Ernie Lariviviere, team of Al Rutter, Iggy Arner, and Betty McManus. Third Mike Cowan went to the team of Pete Daudlin, Mary Binder, and Gord Cecile St Denis, Fran Mc Kim, and Joanne Mc Murren. Last Partner Ellis. week’s winners were Marg Chevalier, George Diesbourg, Marj Van Stone, Dave McMurren, Fran McKim, Edna Play resumes at 9:30 am on Thursday, September 12th at Colasanti’s. Chevalier, Jean Matalik, and Joanne McMurren. We welcome new players anytime at St John’s Hall for euchre at 1 pm on Monday, pepper at 1 pm on Wednesday and euchre at 7 pm on Friday nights. 180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1B6 519-776-6488
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single by Devin Smith would bring in Micah and Colin. A walk to Evan Harnadek and Brennden Nevin would load the bases. The Yellow Jackets would go through their lineup but could not pull out the win. This game would up a high scoring affair with the final score with the Yellow Jackets on the short end 13-10. Four teams remained in the tournament, resulting in a draw to determine the matchups for Sunday morning. With two teams remaining from London, Windsor’s Walker Homesites and the Essex Yellow Jackets, Essex drew North London. They would go on to beat North London by a score of 6-4 as Walker Homesites would defeat West London by the score of 7-3 setting up a rematch in which Essex would need to defeat Windsor’s Walker Homesites twice in the double knockout affair. With a score of 1-0 for the Jackets going into the 3rd the inning started off with a few errors by North London that put two on base. A single to centre field brought in two runs. In the 5th a hard hit single by Nik Motruk brought in another two runs to give the Jackets a 6-2 lead going into the 7th.
Essex came out and beat up on Walker Homesites 12-5 getting a second outstanding game pitch by Micah Harris to force the deciding and last game of the tournament in a winner-take-all affair. Tyler Scussolin would get the nod to pitch for Essex and he came out throwing strikes in the 1st inning. After the 1st inning we would head to the 2nd inning where Walker Homesites would push three runs across the plate and one more in the 3rd inning. The Yellow Jackets would fail to answer until the 4th inning when they would rally and score three runs leaving the bases loaded when the inning ended. Devin Smith came in to pitch and held the Walker Homesites in check for a couple of innings until they scored a few more runs making it 7-3. The Yellow Jackets weren’t ready to roll over just yet and came out and put another run up in the 6th and had the bases loaded with the score at 7-4. The Jackets unfortunately could not cash in those runs. In the end this would be the final score and the Jackets had fallen just short of their goal of winning the Midget Minor “A” Division O.B.A. Championship. This group should be congratulated again for making the Semi’s for their third straight year and always being in striking distance of an O.B.A. Title. The team had given up two runs in three games to start the tournament and had the best team defense of any team in the tournament making diving catches and flashing the leather all weekend. The Midget Major Team also had a strong finish with a 3rd place finish in the “B Division at Port Hope”.
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Essex Minor Hockey back on the ice for a new season
EMHA’s Novice Major Raven team hits the ice.
Novice Major Ravens submitted to the EFP Welcome back for another exciting season! The Novice Majors’ first game was last Saturday, against a good Tecumseh team. It was a solid first period with no scoring. Tecumseh started the scoring off at 9:32 of the second period, but our boys rallied to quickly tie it up at 9:07. With a nice pass from behind the net from Jacob R., Quintin R. scored our first goal of the season. A short time later Konnor M. scored from along the boards to put us up 2-1. At the end of two periods we were holding our own and were still up 2-1. Goalie
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Bryson D. made several brilliant saves to keep us in the game, including on a few breakaway attempts. Tecumseh scored early in the third and followed with several more goals. The final score was 10-2 for the Eagles but the Ravens would come back with a strong game on Sunday in Windsor against the Jr. Spitfires. Windsor scored the lone goal in the first period but early in the second, a pass out of the corner from Jacob R. landed in the back of the net with Gavin B. firing the shot to tie up the game at 1-1. Again, Jacob and Gavin teamed up with a couple of passes to send Kyle G. off on a 1 on 1. He deked out the defenceman and fired a beauty of a shot past the Windsor goalie to give us the lead. Cameron D. stopped a rebound shot that was looking to be a sure goal. Stellar goaltending by Dylan R. and several key defensive plays kept us in the lead until 6:50 left in the 3rd. Defenceman Charlie P. had some great offensive rushes but was key in his defensive role, especially in the dying moments of the 3rd when he battled an opponent to keep him from scoring into an open side of the net. The game ended in a 2-2 tie giving the Ravens their first point of the
season. Great start boys! Ravens Bantam Minors submitted to the EFP Hockey season is back in full force folks. The Essex Ravens Bantam Minors started its first weekend back with three games of hockey. Last Friday, the boys traveled to the WFCU centre to take on the Riverside Rangers. Austin Szarek got the nod in net for us. 1st period had scoring from Zach Dulong and Daniel Mastroianni with assists going to Daine Grona and Matt Gillis. Up 2-1 going into the 2nd period, the boys turned things up a notch and generated 5 goals (Daniel M. (2), Blair Cosgrove, Brady Fuerth and Austin Friesen). Assisting on the plays were Blair C, Austin F, Matt G, Jarrett Phibbs, and Jack Hicks. Up 7-1 heading into the 3rd period, Riverside scored twice, but Essex got one more by Daniel M and assists by Brady F., to end the game with a big win of 8-3. On Saturday, Sept.7 Essex welcomed LaSalle for an evening match up. Austin Szarek was between the pipes. Essex scored first on a nice backhand by Jordan Pope with the assist by Jack Hicks. LaSalle tied it up by the end of the
1st period. After that, the boys ran into some major penalty trouble playing short-handed for almost the entire 2nd period. That hurt as LaSalle responded with 4 power play goals to end the 2nd 5-1. The boys just couldn’t seem to recover and lost this one 7-1. On Sunday, Sept.8 the Ravens traveled to Tecumseh to take on the Eagles. This game was pretty evenly matched and the boys had some great scoring chances. But again penalty trouble led to a power play goal by Tecumseh to give them the go ahead goal in the 2nd period. Tecumseh would earn the win 1-0. Our team this year is Austin Szarek, Jack Hicks, Blair Cosgrove, Jarrett Phibbs, Matt Brown, Brandon Shaw, Braydon Davis, Daine Grona, Austin Friesen, Daniel Mastroianni, Matt Gillis, Adam Bisson, Zach Dulong, Ryan Friesen, Brady Fuerth and Jordan Pope. Our head coach is Cliff Ellis, assistant coach Abe Friesen, trainers Chris Zelko and Colin Ellis and manager Christine Mastroianni. Looking forward to a new year with a great group of boys and parents. Our sponsor this year is Tim Hortons.
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by Fred Groves When you add 10 new players to your roster, it might be considered rebuilding. Not so for the defending Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Hockey League champions, Essex 73’s. In a state of reloading, Please Recycle the locals have upgraded this their arsenal and once paper again, could be the team to beat in the nine-team loop. Please “We will have a similar Recycle this team to last paper year because we have the core back,” said head coach Gil Langlois who enters his
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1954 Nash Ambassador: Love at first sight!
This 1954 Nash Ambassador Custom Country Club Airflyte two-door hardtop has been in Canada since new, at first in B.C. and now in Quebec.
Jean-Claude and Lucille Marcoux of Mt-St-Hilaire, Quebec, are the proud owners of a spectacular piece of automotive history, a 1954 Nash Ambassador Custom Country Club Airflyte two-door hardtop. This turquoise beauty was built in the Nash factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and purchased new by a couple in Kamloops, British Columbia. It was the only car they ever owned! The husband died ten years before his wife, who stored the car till she passed away at age 84. Their family sold the car to an elderly man in Vancouver, who soon fell ill and decided to sell the car. Jean-Claude tells the story: “A man living near Hull, Quebec, across the river from Ottawa, bought the car sight unseen and had it shipped by rail in November 2002. We went there to look at a Studebaker Avanti he had for sale, but when my wife and I saw the Nash we just fell in love with her. It didn’t hurt that Italian designer Sergio Pinin Farina had something to do with her special beauty. Lucille has baptized her ‘Palazzo’ in keeping with her Italian-inspired design. “We wrote the man a cheque, and were soon on the road heading east. The ride was fantastic – quiet, smooth, and powerful. On that day, I drove her through the 38,000 mile mark. Our Nash was brought to a good mechanic who took her through a complete inspection, tune-up, and minor repairs. He discovered that our new antique was not equipped with fuses but had breakers! Just like in a house…imagine! In 1954! Then our beauty got a brand new paint job. She still had her original turquoise paint that needed some ‘freshin’ up.’ Also, the back bumper was rechromed. The interior is original except for the front seat recovered with material shipped from Oregon. “During the last ten years, we’ve been travelling all around Quebec, accumulating thumbs-up and trophies, oftentimes also in the U.S., even winning First in Class in the 2007 Nashional held in Boston (also featured in Collectible Automobile magazine as part of their coverage of Nash). She’s a knock-out and people just love her! I can’t tell you how many people approached us asking if she was for sale (she’s not!).” Nash cars of that era were famous for their fold-down front seats that formed a travel bed. On May 1, 1954, Nash ended its 37-year history as an independent car maker by merging with Hudson to form American Motors. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
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by Fred Groves -Fuerth is Player of the Week for Lancers Big congratulations to Woodslee’s Becca Fuerth who was named the University of Windsor Lancers’ Female Player of the Week. A freshman on the soccer team, the midfielder scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over York. • Cottam’s Taylor Speed picked up a pair of wins in net for the LaSalle Vipers last week. The returning goalie made 22 saves in an 8-2 win over St. Mary’s in their Junior ‘B’ home opener. Speed, a former Essex 73’s, followed that up with 25 stops in a 5-2 win over St. Thomas. • Another former Essex 73’s goalie, Trevor Wheaton, won in his debut with the Leamington Flyers as he made 14 saves in a 5-1 win over defending Junior ‘B’ champs London. Essex’s Tony Spidalieri led the offence with a pair of goals and an assist. Colin Moore who suited up for the 73’s last year had a goal in a 7-2 win over Sarnia in the home opener Friday night. • Still with hockey, Ottawa Senators first round pick Matt Puempel of Essex was in London
last week as he was on the 26-man roster for the Senators in a four-team rookie tournament. • Harrow’s Lionel Sanders won the gold medal at the Ironman 70.3 in Muskoka on Sunday. Coached by Barrie Shepley, also from Harrow, Saunders had a time of 4:01.20 and beat the world record holder by more than six minutes. • Congratulations to the Woodslee Orioles senior men’s baseball team that went undefeated en route to winning the Ontario ‘B’ tournament in Port Lambton recently.
• High school sports are going again and on Friday the Essex Red Raiders football team take on host St. Joseph’s in WECSSAA action. • Maidstone’s Skylar Janisse, a pitcher at Central Michigan, will wear #31 for the Chippewas this year. He was named to the All-Conference Region 18 when he was in junior college with a 1.31 ERA. • The EMHA Early Bird tournament is set for Sept. 19-22. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca
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Woodslee Orioles Champs!
submitted to EFP The Woodslee Orioles Senior Baseball Team (pictured) won its version of a triple crown baseball season. Woodslee were The Essex County Senior Season Champs and were the ECSL playoff champions. This weekend they ended their season winning the Ontario B Playdowns in Port Lambton. Woodslee went 6 and 0 with outstanding pitching. Willy Froese and Scott Granger had two wins each. Scott Granger threw a one hitter against Corrunna for a 1 to 0 win and Willy Froese shut down Creemore for a 3 to 0 win in the championship game. Dave Burke and Tyler Campbell got the other two wins for Woodslee.
Racing results from South Buxton Raceway
submitted by Mike Bennett There could be some 20 race teams cringing if they see Justin Coulter’s hauler pull into the pits at South Buxton Raceway on championship night in two weeks. The Leamington driver has only raced in five features at South Buxton this season but has won three times. Coulter led all 25 laps to win the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature on Saturday night. It was his second feature win in three nights in the modified car. Coulter started the season with an opening night feature win in the Lube Tech/Great Canadian Oil Change UMP Late Models on May 4. He finished fourth in his only other feature before parking the late model at midseason. The Modifieds and Late Models will have their championship races on Saturday, Sept. 21, but they may not have to worry about Coulter stealing the show again. “We’re not sure if we’re going to be here on championship night,” Coulter said, after Saturday’s three-for-three night as he also won the heat and dash preliminary races. Coulter plans on racing the modified car at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, the night before South Buxton’s championships. “We want to go to Eldora to get some track time before we go to the Nationals,” said Coulter, looking ahead to the UMP Nationals on Oct. 3-5. “It depends on what Mark (Goggins) wants to do,” he said of the car owner from Amherstburg. “I have to thank Mark for the opportunity of driving this car … he makes the decisions so I’ll have to wait
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and see what he says.” Coulter, who won the Aug. 10 feature at South Buxton in his first time in a modified car in two years, started on the front row and dominated the 19-car field on Saturday. “There was just the three of us here tonight so three wins is pretty neat,” Coulter said of his shorthanded pit crew, which consisted of Mike Martin and Ryan Leslie. Chatham’s Brian Speelman, Leamington’s Joel Dick, Merlin’s Brad McLeod and Belle River’s Mario Toniolo rounded out the top five. Windsor’s Dan McIntyre finished 10th, Wheatley’s Justin Mills 18th and Essex’s Gerald Martin 19th. Dick reduced the deficit to 80 points behind division leading Darryl Hoekstra from Chatham, who can lock up the points championship by starting the Sept. 21 heat race. Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano clinched his third career points title but came up just short in his bid to win the season championship race in the Tirecraft Mini-Mod division. DeSerrano finished second behind Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr. in a strange ending to the championship race. Blenheim’s Elliot Wilton took the checkered flag but was stripped of the victory when post-race tech inspection found an illegal intake manifold. DeSerrano finished second on the track but was penalized one spot for spinning Shaw Jr. while battling for the lead with four laps to go. “It wasn’t intentional, I don’t know if he tried to pinch but I had a run and he slowed,” DeSerrano said of the incident with Shaw Jr. The Merlin driver acknowledged it was simply a racing incident. “Denis came over and apologized right away, he said he got in a little hot, but my car was slowing down,” Shaw Jr. admitted. “But I’m very lucky, I got spun out, got a spot given back to me and lucked out in tech lane when the 1 car (Wilton) was DQ’d. “And the trophy’s sitting on top of my car,” Shaw declared. Kingsville drivers Larry Hart and Darren Small finished ninth and 17th respectively. Cottam’s Rob Quick led the first 11 laps and appeared to have the field covered before pitting on lap 12. He posted a 13th-place finish. “I’m not sure if it’s the transmission or the rear end, but that’s been the story of the season,” said Quick, who won five features including the last two heading into championship night, but a rash of early season breakdowns kept him out of the points race. DeSerrano, who won points titles in 2000 and 2004, won six features and 23 checkered flags en route to his third career division championship. Tyler Lozon, of Grande Pointe, won his second straight Windride Transportation Sport Stocks championship race, taking advantage of an incident between Chatham’s Eren Vanderiviere and Merlin’s Steve Shaw to go from third to first with eight laps remaining. Ironically, Lozon went from third to the lead with two
Photo by James MacDonald Leamington’s Justin Coulter waving his arm as he takes the checkered flag in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature on Saturday.
laps to go when Shaw and Vanderiviere tangled in last year’s championship race. Vanderiviere, the three-time series points champion, recovered to finish second. Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse finished third, with LaSalle’s Bob Visnjic fourth, Kingsville’s Rob Young seventh, Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse ninth, Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis 11th and Windsor’s West Bertozzi 12th. Chatham’s Kirk Hooker won the Lube Tech/Great Canadian Oil Change UMP Late Model feature in his first appearance at South Buxton this season. Points leader Gregg Haskell of Chatham was second and Wallaceburg’s Mike Lewis was third. Blenheim’s Jeff Schives won the first Bomber championship race. The Modifieds and Late Models will have their championship night on Sept. 21.
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