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Council vows no new housing developments until flooding issues are resolved
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Flooding Task Force member David Cassidy leaves his seat to address Council at a meeting Tuesday night.
by Jennifer Cranston At a special meeting on Tuesday to consider rezoning part of the Galos Subdivision on Morris Dr., Hundreds of angry residents flooded the council chambers over sewage back-up in their basement. They wanted all new housing construction in Essex Centre to be halted until the problem
of record flooding in the town could be solved. Councillor Larry Snively was one of a majority of Councillors in favour of halting new development. “This problem has got to be solved–plain and simple,” he said. “How can we have new development when the existing facility can’t handle the water we
have now?” Councillor Randy Voakes who was also in favour of the freeze until the problem is solved, responded. “It’s not plain and simple,” he said. “If it was we wouldn’t be here.” Voakes then addressed developer Remo Valente directly and explained that while the town welcomes
his investment, the flooding issues must be solved first. “No one has worked harder than this council, this administration or that man right there,” he said pointing at Director of Infrastructure and Development Chris Nepszy. “The first step in arresting the problem, is arresting development.”
Many spectators were belligerent and impossible to keep in order. Several times Mayor Ron McDermott threatened to clear chambers. The special meeting was held at 5 p.m. A regular meeting was scheduled for 6 p.m. where there would be further discussion of flooding in Essex Centre, with a presentation by engineers from Stantec Consulting Ltd. By the time this meeting began, residents had filled chambers at the Civic Centre until several stood behind administration and council. Police officers had also been called in. When the Mayor made a motion that only two representatives from the Town’s Flood Task Force Committee be allowed to address Council on behalf of all the residents, the crowd again became out of control. At one point David Cassidy of the Task Force stood up and walked the semicircle of councillors and administration shouting angrily. The presentation,
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Watson pumps up supporters by Jennifer Cranston The federal election campaign began over a month ago, but like many candidates, incumbent Jeff Watson (C) is now Þring things up for the second half of the campaign. At his campaign ofÞceÕs grand opening last Friday, Watson said that he and volunteers have been working hard since before the writ was dropped to keep the Conservative Government in place. In the ofÞce on Talbot St. in Essex, with supporters packed elbow to elbow, he used his record and that of Prime Minister Stephen Harper to inspire local conservatives to give it their all. He was introduced by his Campaign Co-Chairpersons L. Col. (RetÕd) Morris Brause and Pamela Baksi of St. Vincent De Paul Essex. ÒI have served 40 years and two months,Ó Col. Brause, who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and many locations overseas, said. ÒI am here today supporting Jeff Watson and this government for a very good reason. In 40 years and two months, I have never seen better support for our military or our veterans as I have in the last 10 years.Ó Col. Brause also talked about the federal support
Watson has brought to this region. ÒHeÕs called ÔThe billion dollar manÕ for a reason,Ó he said. ÒThere has never been and MP who has brought more support for this region.Ó Baksi called Watson, Òan unsung hero,Ó who is willing to do any job to improve the lives of others. She told the story of how Watson helped her to bring a young refugee girl to Canada, and talked of all the charity work he has done in the region. Watson stood on his 11 year record in his speech to supporters. ÒI am very proud of our record, very proud of my record,Ó he said. ÒIÕve listened, worked hard, and delivered results. Historic funding, billions in fact, more than any federal government, to this region.Ó Watson went on to list dozens of infrastructure
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projects in the region including the soccer complex, arena upgrades, and Dunn Road reconstruction in Harrow, and the downtown core reconstruction in Essex Centre, concession road repaving and culverts and bridges replaced across rural Essex. He also talked about the help his government has brought to local small businesses and job seekers. ÒWeÕve invested in local projects to boost women in the skilled trades, instituted the Canada Job Grant so employers can train workers for the hundreds of skilled trades jobs available in Windsor-Essex, seeded projects to help women become job creators and advance to corporate boardrooms, we helped created a facility for aircraft maintenance, the genesis of a cargo hub at the regional airport, and a new Cross Border Institute for Logistics. WeÕve cut the small business tax not once but twice already, and will lower it three more times over the next three years. WeÕve strengthened rural economic
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is available on the TownÕs website, showed the areas of the storm and sanitary sewage systems that are causing problems. The southern part of Essex Centre, that feeds into the Essex Treatment Plant south of Hwy #3, is reaching capacity in a one in Þve year storm (or 2 ¼ inches of rain over 12 hours). Pumping station # 3 is reaching capacity in less than a one in two year storm (or 1 ¾ inches of rain in 12 hours.) There are also problems in the north-west portion of the system that feed into pumping station #4. The entire system is designed to handle a one in two year storm, 1 ¾ inches of rain over 12 hours. Recent storms have far exceeded this capacity. In Aug 2014 we saw 2 7/8 inches in 10 hours, which is considered a one in 10 year storm. May of This year we saw 3 ¾ inches in 25 hours, which is a one in
25 year storm, and earlier this month we received 3 3/8 inches in 12 hours, which is also a one in 25 year storm. Stantec offered some possible solutions to ease ßooding in the area. The Þrst solution involves upgrading the existing pumping stations and reopening the decommissioned lagoons near the Essex Treatment Plant. This is the most plausible and cost efÞcient solution, it would take
about a year to get Ministry approval for the project. Cost to the project is not available until the next regular Council meeting. Two other solutions include building a new pumping station and sewer pipe improvements, respectively. Sewer pipe improvements would mean replacing or twining all existing sewer pipes in problem areas. Engineers stressed that any upgrades will not stop
storm water from getting into the sanitary system. They explained that illegal cross-connections are one of the biggest contributors to that problem and a main cause of sewage backing up into basements. The town has no authority to inspect private properties to look for these connections and has consistently asked residents to look for these connections on their properties and correct them.
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Essex Council Notes for September 8 by Sylene Argent Residents unhappy with bike lane Robert and Kelly Quick approached Council regarding the recently implemented bike lane on Fairview Avenue, which was one aspect of the reconstruction project of this main arterial roadway in Essex Centre. Through the roadway reconstruction, two sets of traffic lights were implemented along Fairview Avenue at Hanlan and Talbot Street, and a bike lane, which is separated from the road with a curb, replaced the former street parking option. Robert noted that he has been on Fairview Avenue for around ten years. In that time, he said he endured what he believes is the worst street in in Essex County, and had anxiously awaited to have the road repaved. But through the recent reconstruction work, the former road-side parking lane had been eliminated to make way for a bike lane. He said that Fairview is the wrong road to have a bike lane as it has a school, church, and several recreational facilities. The cement gutter is hard on vehicles to drive over. He thought Council should have informed residents the parking lane would be eliminated. He wondered if anything could be done about this. He suggested that maybe parking be available on the bike path during colder months. He thinks snow removal will be difficult with the gutter there. Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy argued that Fairview is the perfect road for the bike lane because of the school, church, and other recreational facilities available along the road. He said the Province, County, and the Town are passionate about active transportation. A lot of money and effort is being used to support the CWATS program, which is establishing an active transportation network within Essex County. He said the curb can protect users. The bike path is a safety feature, it and the traffic lights now along Fairview should help slow traffic.
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“It’s a premier facility. We should be proud. I’m seeing it used already, and can’t wait to see it used more,” Nepszy said, adding the width of the road is the same as it was before. Councillor Randy Voakes responded that in terms of winter parking along the bike lane, he didn’t think this would be an option as municipalities need to be careful as if someone were to get hit, the municipality could be found at fault because of the change up. He added that the Town will provide winter control. Council received the presentation.
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Letter to the Editor... Re: The “honourable” Mr. Watson I am member of the riding of Essex and feel privileged to have the honour of voting in a democratic society. This gives me an opportunity to have my voice heard with people that are elected to act on our behalf. I believe those voted into these positions have an obligation to represent the constituents and respond appropriately. I recognize this is a difficult job and understand they don’t have to like us, or our questions; however they do have to respond to us. I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with the lack of response from the Member of Parliament Jeff Watson in the hopes that if something is published, he will finally act and do what he has been elected to dorepresent and respond to the constituents in his riding. I have sent him (and Mr. Harper) several letters over the years and he has never responded to me. I have asked about recognizing water as a basic human right and initiating a national pharmacare program. I suggested pension reform (currently for every dollar I contribute to my pension, my employer contributes one dollar twentyfive cents. I understand for every dollar MPs put into their pension, taxpayers contribute about five dollars!) among other things. Most recently, correspondence was sent November 8, 2013 regarding our financial obligations to our Forces and the RCMP. I did receive an auto email reply on November 8 from Cyril Bagin that my correspondence would be brought to his attention. After two more requests for a response, I received a voice mail approximately Dec. 20 from his office indicating Mr. Watson was out of town the
week prior so he had been unable to answer me. 10 weeks after my original letter, I have yet to receive a response. It would appear there should be plenty of time to respond to my letter. Jeff’s calendar in 2013 demonstrates he had approximately 133 days indicated as sitting days (compared to my 249 working days). I assume the difference in days would allow him time to respond to constituents and yet still, I have not received a response. Knowing Mr. Watson and his style, I really didn’t expect him to personally respond. I expected he would at least contact the party for a “canned” response. I believe the constituents in his riding deserve to know (as far as I am concerned) he is not earning his wage and he is not performing his duties as I would expect an elected official should. While many of us have to fight for jobs and decent pensions which I believe we are all entitled to, Mr. Watson can continue to collect his wage, and someday his superior pension without having to answer to those in his riding. I conclude by reiterating, I expect nothing less from my member of parliament to respond when I ask for a response. Yet the saddest thing of all by not responding is, it can only mean he does not care about safe available drinking water, won’t relieve our citizens of financial burdens related to costly medications, does not feel we are entitled to a pension like he is, our forces do not deserve adequate financial compensation after putting their lives on the line. Still waiting … A voting constituent, Helle Little R.N.
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Letter to the Editor... Letter to the Editor: Unions Unions are an essential part of the working life of Canadian workers. They protect our workers from the abusive working conditions our fathers faced in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and negotiate reasonable wages and salaries for their members. However, in Canada, they are not held to any accounting standards. Union Dues are in the billions of dollars a year in Canada, and here in Windsor and Essex County it must be in the tens of millions annually. However, no one knows because no financial reporting is required or volunteered and our working union members do not receive any financial statement let alone an audited one. This lack of accountability is not fiscally acceptable in 2015. A “Union Transparency Bill” awaits our newly elected parliament and it will correct this lack of financial responsibility for all Canadian Unions. The Party that is recognized as supporting our working population has stated that it will seek to repeal this proposed legislation! How can any government promote the denial of accountability of such a large amount of Union Dues and prevent those members from knowing what it costs to operate their unions, risk the possibility of mismanagement, fraud and the corruption that pervades fiscally unregulated organizations? This has not happened yet and needs to be questioned. All Union Members should question their candidates on this issue before deciding how they will vote at this election. I would like to ask Essex NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey how she is going to keep the unions honest.
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In political life, there are always defining moments and political responses that portray the soul of a political party, its leader, and elected members. In general, such events and reaction cause Canadians to pause and reflect on the nature of our country and on what it means to be Canadian. Mr. Harper’s recent reaction to the Syrian refugee crisis is such a defining event. For 60 seconds, whilst responding to the image of a little Syrian boy washed up dead on a beach, Mr. Harper showed fleeting compassion. Then he proceeded into his political messaging; his government will continue to bomb Syria and to focus on fighting militants, whose actions, he
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Essex Council Notes for September 8... CWTAS plan. The report continues that tenders have been issued for the further extension of paved shoulders to McClain Boulevard, which should be completed in the fall. New Playground Equipment for Harrow Council moved the Community Services Department’s
recommendation to award the Request for Proposal to design, supply, and install for the Harrow Playground Equipment to Crozier Enterprises Ltd. The amount for this project is $199,998.70, including HST. The Town hosted a public Open House at the Harrow Arena at the beginning of August. All 13 design proposals were
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claims, are creating the massive human migration from Syria. Mr. Harper conveniently ignores the facts and avoids stating the truth to Canadians. In Syria, it is the President Assad, who is murdering thousands and thousands of his own people, prompting hundreds of thousands to flee his tyranny. Compare Mr. Harper’s reaction to that of Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany who showed leadership, compassion, and statesmanship. Or, to Mr. John Tory, Conservative Mayor of Toronto. Or to Mr. Brad Wall, Conservative Premier of Saskatchewan. They quickly abandoned Mr. Harper and distanced themselves from his cold, uncaring approach to a massive human tragedy. In response to this humanitarian crisis, Canada’s Prime Minister should have said, “We have heard and seen the human tragedy and will help ‘now’.” Instead, Mr. Harper extolled the dubious virtues of more bombing and a refugee process that is laborious, understaffed, and tragically slow. Is there an anti Muslim sentiment behind the Conservative Foreign Affairs policy or does the Canadian Muslim community not constitute a significant political base for Conservatives? If these refugees were Ukrainian, Israeli, or white Christians would they be subject to the same deeply flawed refugee process? Of course not; he would be airlifting them out ‘now.’ Furthermore, Mr. Harper has stated that preference will be given to religious minorities in Syria. But what he did not tell Canadians is that Syria is 90% Muslim. Does his announcement mean that he will cherry pick Christians to rescue? Our country has always directed its humanitarian efforts to those in greatest need regardless of race, religion, or colour. It is my sincere hope that the next Prime Minister of Canada will be able to restore our once proud reputation in this regard.
displayed to help choose the design, It noted in the report to Council that money has been allocated towards this project for the past three years for a new unit at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Complex.
Streetscape beautification The Town has $100,000 set aside for downtown beautification. The Essex Centre BIA wants to use $25,000 to remove the burgundy streetlight poles in the downtown core, have them refurbished and
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painted, and then placed back. Jeff Watson, Policy Planner, said this has been done 12 years ago, but needs to be done again. Watson said the poles are in good shape, but need to be refurbished. This will help improve
the overall look of the downtown area, he said. Council moved the recommendation. Work on this should start this week.
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Letter to the Editor... Letter to the Editor: Flooding Can you please print this for the families of Essex that are having sewage problems and no results from Essex Politicians. Sewage backing up into your home is a major health issue and you need to send a letter to the Health Department of the Ontario Government. You need to show the damages and if you have copies of videos of the council meetings that you have attended for this issue then please provide them this too. I would suggest that you place an ad in the paper to have other families sign the complaint. I would keep all your expenses and even insurance rejections in a safe place
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53rd Annual Cottam Rotary Horse Show & Fall Festival Ridgeview Park Cottam Sunday, Sept. 20th Horseshoe Pitch! Horse & Pony Show! Chili Cook-Off! Children’s Events! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Parade - 12:30 pm from Parking Lot at the Anglican Church on Hwy. 34 to Ridgeview Park. Horse & Pony Show 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
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by Sylene Argent For many months, members of the Cottam Rotary Club have been hard at work in preparing and planning for the upcoming 53rd annual Cottam Horse Show & Fall Festival, which is sure to offer many activities the entire family can enjoy. This long-running event will take place on Sunday, September 20, at Ridgeview Park, and the community is invited to enjoy all it will offer. The Cottam Horse Show & Fall Festival is an important, major fundraiser for the Cottam Rotary Club. Good support for this fundraising event means the local service club can continue to support community-based and youth activities in and around the Cottam
area, while continuing to maintain the Cottam Rotary Park. Beginning at 8 a.m. on the festival day, community members are welcomed to kick off the festival by enjoying a pancake breakfast in the park pavilion. The annual Cottam Horse & Draught Pony Show will then take place following the hearty breakfast. Festival attendees are invited to bring along a lawn chair to watch local horse trainers and competitors show off their driving and horsehandling skills in an variety of scheduled classes. Beginning at noon, community members are urged to head to the pavilion onsite to tastetest the array of hot and sweet chilies that will be submitted into the annual
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chili contest. At 12:30 p.m., the community will turn its attention to the parade that will begin at Trinity Church and will make its way to Ridgeview Park. Following the parade, the youth-orientated events will begin. At 1 p.m., area youth will be able to enjoy fun activities, such as jumping about in bouncing castles or taking a pony ride. Fairgoers will also be able to look for unique and handmade items in the vendor section all day. The Cottam Rotary Club is excited to offer a Shine and Show car show for the first time, and will also present a truck and trailer rodeo, weather permitting.
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Run to Remember supports Sunshine Camp
by Sylene Argent Nearly 80 runners laced up their running shoes to take part in the Harrow Rotary Club’s second annual Run to Remember event on Sunday morning. Runners lined up behind the start line at the Harrow Soccer Park, and travelled along the greenway to complete this 5km run/walk fundraiser. The event raised funds for Sunshine Point Camp, which is located near Oxley. A Kids’ Dash was also organized as a fundraiser for the Harrow Daycare. Many of the youth who participated in the run collected pledges for this cause. This one kilometer dash was opened to youth nine and under. Seven-year old Nolan Young was excited to cross the finish line first in the Kids’ Dash, and proudly displayed
his medal around his neck following the race. All youth participants received a medal for their efforts. Harrow Rotary Member Peggy Golden was the Chairperson for the Run to Remember event. She hoped this year’s installment would raise $5,000 for Sunshine Point Camp. This campsite was selected as the event beneficiary, she said, as it is within the Harrow community and provides an opportunity for youth to go to camp, who may not otherwise be able to do so. Last year’s first installment, Golden explained, was hosted as a fundraiser for the Harrow cenotaph. The Harrow Rotary Club would like to host the event again next year to continue to benefit the community. Now that this year’s event has been completed, the Club can evaluate it and consider a third installment. Golden was pleased that the participants really seemed to enjoy being involved in the event. Every runner received a medal, water bottle, and socks for their participation. The top male and female runners also receive recognition for their accomplishments. New to the event this year, Golden noted, is that
Nolan Young shows off his medal. He placed first in the Kids’ Dash, which was hosted in conjunction with the Harrow Rotary Club’s Run to Remember event on Sunday morning.
participants were invited to bring along their wellbehaved, leashed dog. Every registered canine participant received a bandana. Golden was happy with the turnout of the event, and thankful to the event sponsors that help ensure the event would be a success.
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Maidstone Museum holds rumbling fundraiser... Voice Of Inspiration “Your inner strength is your outer foundation” - Allan Rufus ************************* “To become a master at any skill, it takes the total effort of your: heart, mind, and soul working together in tandem.” - Maurice Young
others were onsite, carrying riders interested in the show. Maidstone Historical Society Vice President Elizabeth McInnis said the group hopes to hold the fundraiser every year for the children’s museum on Puce Rd. The Hospice Wellness Band, featuring vocalist Dennis Solet, entertained during the event.
President of the Essex Kent Section of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group, Dale Prisley, said his members enjoy the Maidstone show. He said they like helping to raise money for the museum and are always looking for events where they can show their bikes. They enjoy seeing the looks on the faces of
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those who look over the classic bikes. They also like to tell the stories that go with each of them. Some of the older bikes onsite included a 1952 Matchless, an alloriginal 1960 Matchless military bike used in the U.K. during the Cold War, and a 1956 BSA Gold Star street worthy racing bike. One of the more popular bikes at the show
was a 1939 Nimbus, made in Denmark; it was sold as a military bike and also used by police and postal carriers. The local section of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group meets in LaSalle on the first Thursday of every month. For more information contact Prisley at 519 7139111 or dprisley40@ gmail.com.
The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
Seenager Experience Again this is not my experience. It was sent to me by that friend of mine that gets a lot of interesting and humorous material. And much of it does apply to my experience because it claims I am a “seenager” that has seen a lot over the years. It doesn’t apply to all my readers, but those who are too young to consider themselves a “seenager” will be able to get a laugh out of it. So here goes. I have everything I wanted as a teenager only much later. I don’t have to go to school or to work. I get an allowance every month. I have my own pad and I don’t have to be home by a curfew. I have my driver’s license and even have my own car. I have ID that gets me into many places free. I don’t have acne and pimples. The female friends I hang around with do not worry about getting pregnant. Life is great when I am well and don’t have unbearable aches and pains. And I can lie to myself by saying I don’t need to make a note of something because I will remember whatever it is. But I can’t remember what it was a few hours later. Beside all that, I would rather think I am a Seenager!
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Birders enjoy learning at Hawk Fest
Erika Schroedersecker and her dad, Jack, spend some quality time together while scoping the skies for birds during Hawk Fest over the weekend.
by Sylene Argent Community members and birders from afar were welcomed to Holiday Beach Conservation Area on Saturday and Sunday to participate in the annual Hawk Fest activities and watch on as hawks and other birds stopped over the site while they began to migrate south. The local nature site was ranked as a top hawkwatching spot in North America, which made for an exciting experience for the hundreds of birders who headed up the Hawk Tower or walked along the shoreline with binoculars to catch a glimpse of the many birds that flew overhead over the weekend. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) and the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO) partnered to host the Hawk Festival, which continues this weekend at the conservation site, allowing more opportunity for viewing the birds while
they stop over as they migrate south. In addition to the chance to watch hawks and other birds make their way south, the Hawk Festival also offered an opportunity for nature lovers to connect with wildlife experts, who were willing to share their expertise with anyone interested in learning more about the feathered friends that can be found flying across the region’s sky. During Hawk Fest, members of the HBMO hosted demonstrations that demonstrated and explained its banding program. Representatives of the group also explained a little about the research conducted at the nature site. As part of the HBMO’s bird banding program, hawks and other migratory birds were captured so they could be weighed, measured, and banded before being released. The information is recorded to help the group, and any other group these birds
may come into contact with, learn more about them. HBMO volunteer Bob Hall-Brooks explained the group was using nets to capture raptors and songbirds over the weekend to band them and record information about them, including weight. This could help the group be able to track some birds
in the future to learn things like where it is they fly to and how long different species of birds live. He noted it can be difficult to capture a banded bird to collect information that information. Holiday Beach is a great location for the HBMO to conduct its banding program because of its geography, he noted. Thermals provide lift for birds like the broadwinged hawk that use the lift to basically glide all the way to South America. While raptors mostly migrate during the day, songbirds, Hall-Brooks said, tend to migrate at night. Flocks of songbirds will head into Holiday Beach nearing nightfall and will fatten up on seeds, berries, and insects. When the group does its banding, weighing a songbird will help identify how long the bird has been at the nature site. A light bird would have likely just arrived and a slightly heavier bird has likely been in the park for a few days and has
been fattening up on foods available before taking off to continue its route south. “It is the fat that fuels them,” he said. The best rush for Hall Brooks, who has spent 15 years on the Hawk Tower as a bird counter, is when he spots a flock of several hundred Blue Jays, and suddenly a hawk appears. Blue Jays have a very interesting defense method that is thrilling to watch. In conjunction with the banding program, the HBMO explained its adoption program, where members of the public can adopt a bird they have banded. This is a fundraiser that allows the HBMO to continue
on with is programming and buy nets and other equipment that are needed to conduct the research. Other activities offered during Hawk Fest included educational programs that helped individuals learn to identify hawk species and get tips from experts on how to take wildlife photographs. Other activities included live hawk displays and a bird-related smart phone scavenger hunt. The Hawk Festival continues at Holiday Beach Conservation Area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 19-20.
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‘It’s no one’s fault’ EYC closed by Jennifer Cranston At the regular Essex Town Council meeting last Tuesday, Councillor Randy Voakes, who is also the Council Liaison for the Essex Youth Centre, announced that the Essex Youth Centre has closed. He said “it’s no one’s fault.” Voakes explained that financial challenges made sustaining the Youth Centre impossible. The Centre had an annual operating budget of around $130,000, and relied heavily on grants. “All our grants went away,” Voakes said at a later interview. Over the last several
years, several sources of funding have dried up. In the beginning, much of its funding came from Bingo revenue, but then it was no longer allowed to accept revenue from gambling. The last one to go was a Trillium grant. The Town of Essex made financial contributions to the Centre each year. Voakes said no amount of money by the Town would have saved the Centre. “We were left with only community donations,” Voakes said. “When you are dealing with unpredictable cash flow, it’s a hard thing to run.” Money being spent exceeded money coming
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in, and Voakes said there was no indication that was going to change. “The companies and corporations in town have given so much, we just couldn’t ask them for more,” he said. Voakes worries about the gaps that will be left by the closure. “The membership there now has no place to go. They are going to end up on the street,” he said. Programs it offered, like the one that connected seniors and students by having young people help seniors with household chores, is now lost. “It will seep out into our community and affect more people than we realize,” he said. Over the decades, the youth centre has helped kids with everything from alcoholism, to drug abuse to pregnancy, suicide and homelessness. Voakes said that the former EYC Board of Directors has been in contact with ACCESS in the hopes that organization might be able to step-in and help fill some of those gaps. “They are great at what they do, and I would like to see them consider taking over some of what EYC was doing,” he said.
“I want to grow. I want to be better. You Grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow.You either evolve or you disappear.” - Tupac Shakur
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development through the Community Futures program,” he said. He talked about the work he has done and continues to do to make adoption easier, and the role he played in creating Fed. Dev. Ontario. He pointed out that the federal tax burden is lower Incumbent Jeff Watson (C) rallies supporters at the official than it has been in Campaign office grand opening last Friday. 50 years and said all of this was done against “some of the toughest global economic conditions in the past century.” He warned that much of these gains could be lost if NDP or Liberal governments take over. “They’ve promised the elimination or claw-back on tax relief and benefit increases. Worse, they promise higher taxes on top of what they take away, they promise more windmills to drive up your electricity costs, and a new carbon tax that will raise the price of your gas and groceries. And they promise crushing taxes that will kill jobs, wreck our economy, and drive the federal government into a spiral of out of control deficits and more taxes down the road,” he said. “Friends, we can’t let that happen. We won’t let that happen,” he said. As supporters cheered and applauded, Watson encouraged them to keep working hard for the duration of the election. “We’ll be working hard every day, until every last vote has been cast to ensure we win in Essex as part of another Stephen Harper majority conservative government,” Watson said.
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Caleb Brockman holds his third annual Food Bank Frenzy
Melissa and Rick Thorn take a minute to pose with Gavin Brockman before tossing their donations into his bin at No Frills in Essex on Saturday.
by Jennifer Cranston Caleb Brockman of Cottam is continuing his mission for the Essex Area Food Bank that started around six years ago. The third annual Food Bank Frenzy helped bring in donations for the Essex Area Food Bank last Saturday at No Frills. At 12-years old, Brockman has been a crusader for the Food Bank for half his life. He was around six when he began to understand that some children cannot simply pull food from the cupboard whenever they wanted to, the way his family could. This bothered the youngster so much that he had to do something. That summer, with the help of family, he held his
first food drive by placing collection bins all over Cottam during the annual community wide yard sale, exchanging freezies for donations. He asked for food rather than presents at his birthday parties, and encouraged his schoolmates to donate to the cause. At the age of seven, he was the first and only child that Food Bank founder Eileen Clifford allowed to volunteer at the Food Bank. He still volunteers twice a week all summer. Three years ago Brockman moved his annual food drive to No Frills in Essex. This year he enlisted the help of his younger brother, Gavin, placing him at the door of the
grocery store. Brockman explained that this year’s food drive is different for him. “Mrs. Clifford passed away this year and I was really close to her,” he said. “She was always so nice and upbeat. She was always trying to improve the quality of the Food Bank.” Brockman said that Clifford always took the time to listen to his stories and most importantly, she took a chance on him. Clifford helped to fortify his sense of giving. “It is very important to help others,” Brockman said. “It could happen to anyone. Life can change. Help others while you can.”
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Class back in session for Maforeka Red Raiders
by Sylene Argent For the past several years, the community has supported Essex District High School, and area elementary schools, in the mission to operate the Red Raider sister school in Maforeka. The high school raised money in four months in 2010, with the support of its feeder schools and the community, to build the school as the area tried to rebuild itself after a civil war.
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One of the key volunteers who was dedicated to getting this project started was former EDHS teacher John Garinger. He is proud to announce that the students in EDHS’s sister school in Africa are back in class and ready to learn. This is especially pleasing for him to announce as the region in and around Freetown faced challenges with Ebola this summer. Because of education, the school, and its
associated families, did not suffer one loss because of the Ebola, Garinger said. Part of the mandate in operating the school was to educate the teachers in addition to sending money for school supplies after the school had been built. Because the teachers were trained and educated, he said, they learned how to avoid Ebola, and brought that information back to the community. Because the
community trusted these teachers, they adopted the precautionary steps they brought to the community. This, Garinger believes, helped saved many lives. EDHS sent supplies like chlorine, soap, radios, gloves, and scrub brushes to help the community through this. Garinger was supposed to visit the school this summer, but when ready to board the plane from Belgium, was told he couldn’t get in because
of the quarantine brought on by an Ebola outbreak. He was told via a phone call not to come as it was potentially dangerous. The villagers celebrated a few weeks ago when the quarantine was lifted. “Faith in our school, in our teachers is what saved the lives [of so many]. I think that’s amazing,” he said. In relation to the outbreak, many crops were left in the fields in 2014/2015, he said. This drove the price of food up. Garinger plans to visit the community again as
soon as he can. “It’s a labour of love for me. Now I’m hooked,” he said. EDHS’s main fundraiser for the school is put on by the leadership students. It is a pasta dinner hosted at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) in November. He hopes the community will really rally behind this fundraiser to benefit Essex’s Maforeka sister school. In the past, the community has been very generous, he said.
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K of C works to keeps kids warm this winter by Jennifer Cranston Throughout Essex County and Windsor the Knights of Columbus are having pasta dinners to raise money for winter coats. The Essex and Maidstone Councils joined forces for their dinner last Sunday and served up 167
dinners at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone. Attendance was up from last year’s 114. The Knights are working hard to bring in more money at this annual event because the need is great. Last year the area’s K of C distributed 900 winter
Heritage Village offers cabaret show
This group of staff and volunteers with the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village show off the buffet table that was available to eventgoers on Saturday evening during its fundraising cabaret show.
by Sylene Argent The staff and volunteers at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village are always looking at ways to fundraise for the Museum’s Children’s Education Program The program provides an opportunity for area students to connect with history through a hands-on and interactive experience. On Saturday evening, the Museum welcomed around 150 individuals into its hall to enjoy a new fundraiser event. Those in attendance enjoyed a buffet-style dinner and were treated to a cabaret show. The Museum volunteers were pleased to welcome the Cabaret Singers of the Windsor Light Music Theatre, who provided the entertainment for the show. An ongoing fundraiser the Museum hosts for its Children’s Education Program is the annual car raffle. This year, the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village will raffle off a 1930 Ford Model A, which is a two- door coach sedan. The winning ticket will be drawn at the annual New Year’s Eve party. To learn more about upcoming events to be hosted at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, log onto www.ctmhv.com.
coats to children in all four school boards, there were about 200 more children who went without. “We know there are kids who need it,” Gord Edwards, Grand Knight of Maidstone Council, said. “There are kids going to school without a coat on.” The Knights of Columbus purchase new coats directly from the factory in the United States, and work with their local schools to get them to children who are most in need. Because of a rising need in the area, Knights are working extra hard to raise more money. Grand Knight of Essex Council David Ducharme explained that the Essex K of C encouraged all those
who participated in their annual golf tournament that took place that day also visit Maidstone for the pasta dinner. The two local Councils also worked hard to promote the event and get word out about Sunday’s dinner. For more information or to donate to the K of C Coats for Kids program, contact Maidstone Deputy Grand Knight Pat Kettels 519 737-1462 or Essex Grand Knight David Ducharme 519 776-7828.
Pictured above: Isabella Beaulieu, 2, enjoys a pasta dinner to help other kids stay warm this winter through the K of C Coats for Kids program.
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by Jennifer Cranston The businesses of Victoria Plaza hosted a Block Party on Saturday that celebrated wellness and promoted the health oriented services located in the plaza. The Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic offered therapeutic massage, blood pressure
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tests, and a look at BMI with a focus on healthy joints. Clinical lead, Nurse Practitioner Shelley Raymond, explained the Block Party is an opportunity to bring residents in so they can understand the importance of being healthy.
The clinic is focused on preventative care. Along with primary health care, it offers patients massage, chiropractic care, physio therapy, access to a social worker, and a dietician. Essex Community Services has been providing health related services to residents of Essex for decades and was promoting its expanded transportation services at the party. Executive Director Kelly Stack explained that at one time the organization’s transportation services were reserved for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, but that is no longer the case. They do not run a taxi service and they do not operate 24 hours a day, but now anyone can use ECS transportation. They give priority to medical appointments, but residents can get a ride just about anywhere now. Groups can even rent the bus for charter trips.
Because health is still a priority at ECS, if someone has a medical appointment after hours, they will do all they can to get them there. ECS also runs a shuttle to St. Clair College every weekday. Students can get a seat on the bus that leaves from the McDonalds parking lot each morning and returns each evening, for less than it would cost to drive and buy a parking pass. ECS has also started accepting donations of
gently used winter coats for their Coats for Kids program. The Doctors of Audiology at The Hearing and Dizziness Clinic were offering free hearing screening for adults and children and distributing information on some of the services they offer. People do not need a doctor’s referral to visit the clinic and health insurance is accepted. The clinic is not just about hearing, it is about all aspects of hearing health, including tinnitus
and dizziness. Many businesses in the plaza were celebrating their one year anniversary, but Pharma Save was celebrating its Grand Opening. The pharmacy has been serving Essex for over a decade and recently moved to this location from the other side of town. Also being celebrated at the party is the arrival of two new family doctors, who will arrive later this year.
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MCDONNELL, Terry - Passed away suddenly on September 8, 2015 at 72 years of age. Beloved husband of 52 years of Marlene (nee Hamelin). Dear father of Gord (Ellie), Gary (Becky), Terry Jr. and Greg (Natasha). Treasured Grandpa of Trevor, Tricia, Cory, Cassidee, Ryan, Melissa, Justin, Kyle, Dave and Sarah. Great-grandpa of Koy, Kade and Anissa. Brother of George (Marie). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all of our friends for all of your love and support and being there for our family. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. Caring Cremation Centre (519-776-7565) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex entrusted with arrangements. You may send your condolences online at www. caringcremation.ca. Terry was always the life of the party
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Wedding Jim and Diane O’Connor are thrilled to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter
Carly Catherine to Thomas Jordan Mailloux son of Viv Mailloux and the late Thomas Mailloux. A November wedding is planned.
Nottage, Wendy In memory of a life so beautifully lived and a heart so deeply loved - my best friend, “Wendall”, who passed away 11 years ago (September 16th) It’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.
Missing you…
Darlene Howard-Perry
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Celebrated August 28th with family.
Although time has passed, we still miss your laughter and jokes! Until we meet again. We will laugh with you! Together again!
Murray Doey September 20, 2011
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SEPT. 17 - ESSEX & COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY 7pm. Local author Jane Buttery will speak on her new book: Two at the Crossroads. At 18 Gordon Ave. Essex. SEPT. 18- NOON MEDITATION with Larry Anderson at the organ; 12-12:30. At Essex United Church. SEPT. 18- Hot dogs and rock band in the front yard of Essex United Church around a campfire to say goodbye to summer. All ages welcome! SEPT. 19 - ESSEX COMMUNITY SERVICES GOLF TOURNAMENT: At Belleview Golf Club in Woodslee. For more info, call 519-776-4231 or email coordinator@essexcs.on.ca. SEPT. 19 - ACCESS’ MEET THE MIGHTY MACHINES At KEYS and the ACCESS Community Garden, 23 Mill St., Kingsville. 9:00-12:00. For info: (519) 733-8983.
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SEPT. 20- Chief Louise Hillier, Caldwell Band, will be the guest speaker at 10:30 Sunday at Essex United Church.
You were not just a Gram to us, you were our teacher, our confidant, and best of all, our friend! We miss you dealy and love you always.
SEPT. 20 COTTAM HORSE SHOW At Ridgeview Park, Cottam, from 8am-4pm. Parade at 12:30 pm from Trinity Church.
~ Garth & Annette Doey, XXOO
SEPT. 20 ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING The meeting is held at St. Stephen’s Church Hall 5280 Howard Ave; Windsor, At 1:30 pm. Speaker is John Marcotte.
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Sam Smith September 14, 1941 - September 16, 2014 You left us with so many good memories. Every day someone reminds us of how you touched their lives. We were truly blessed to have you. We love and miss you so very much. ~ Sharon, Tammy, Gary, and families ___________________________________________
SEPT. 20 BREAKFAST ON THE FARM At Hylander Farms, 7325 Manning Rd. Tecumseh, from 9am-1pm. Reserve your free tickets at: www.farmfoodcare.org. SEPT. 23 ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTRURAL SOCIETY MEETING At Essex Legion 103 Talbot St., at 7:30pm. With guest speaker Margaret Gold, plant & seed exchange. SEPT. 26 THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING At Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34 (old Hwy #3), at 9am. Info. - Call Paul: 519-738-3476. SEPT. 26 ESSEX RETIREES’ ANYTHING GOES SALE/ FLEA MARKET From 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. - Call 519-776-6689 to reserve a table or for more info. SEPT. 26 & 27 RUTHVEN APPLE FESTIVAL at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens - 1550 Road 3 West, Kingsville. For info: communitylivingessex.org/events/ruthven-apple-festival.
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SEPT. 26 & 27 ESSEXKENT CAGE BIRD SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW at Fogolar Furlan Club. Sat. 3pm - 6pm & Sun. 9am - 2:30 pm. ( 519 ) 727 -3766 or d.sylvestr@gmail.com.
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SEPT. 27 TAKING STEPS AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK/RUN - Point Pelee National Park, 1118 Point Pelee Dr. Leamington. For info: 519-254-5116 or visit www.takingsteps.ca
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Many thanks to all of my family, relatives, and friends for your cards, calls, visits, and prayers during my recent hospital stay and my recovery at home. A special thank you to Dr. Dang and Staff at Windsor Regional, Ouellette Campus. Also, thank you to our concerned neighbours for all of their help, and especially to Mary, our homecare worker. It is all appreciated. ~ Dave McMurren
OCT. 7 LINE DANCING AT ESSEX UNITED CHURCH - Every Wed. from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Call Nancy 519-726-5142 to register.
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_____________________ FOR SALE: Motorized, electric wheelchair, in excellent condition. Call 519-322-2227. 37-2t* _____________________ FOR SALE: Seed wheat, $10.00 bushell. Grown from pioneer seed. Excellent quality. 519-735-2206. 37-2t* _____________________ FOR SALE: Technics 5 disc Receiver. 2 cassette decks. 5 speakers, surround sound. (Watt, 2-240, 2-220, 1-200) Call 519-776-9680 after 3 or 519-996-9680 anytime. 37-1t*
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Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 10 A.M. For Richard “Butch” Rivard, 2388 Goodreau Line, Tilbury, On. Farm is sold. No reserve on Mr. Rivards items. Directions: From Tilbury - Take County Rd. 1 south approximately 6 kms to Goodreau Line, turn left, first farm on right. (Signs posted) From Wheatley, take County Rd.1 north, turn right on Goodreau line to sale site. For a complete listing, color photos, terms and conditions and directions to sale site, check the website. Sale conducted by McCormick’s Auction Service
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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Black Stone Sports and its affiliated organizations are looking to add a member to their growing team. The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for supporting the multi-corporate finance department. Qualifications: Knowledge of GL, AP, AR, and Payroll – Computer Competency, especially Excel – Experience with accounting software is preferred, QuickBooks experience an asset Send Resume and Cover Letter to HR@blackstonesport.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING-SHIPPER/RECEIVER Black Stone Sports is looking a self-motivated hard worker. As part of our global company you will be an integral part of distributing our products. This independent role is responsible for shipping, receiving, restocking and safety. Qualifications: Strong work ethic - Strong attention to detail and accuracy – Able to lift 70lbs – Forklift Certificate an asset – Excellent communication/organization/time management skills Send Resume and Cover Letter to HR@blackstonesport.com
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SERVICES _____________________ CERTIFIED PSW AVAILABLE for private home care. Fully insured. References available. Call Tammy Yzerman 519-3000575 or email deeprootshomecare@ gmail.com. 34- 4t* _____________________ MIKE’S PAINTING & DRYWALL REPAIR Interior & Exterior. 14 years experience. Seniors 10% discount. Call Mike for an estimate at 519-776-9445. 30- 5t*
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SERVICES _____________________ KAHL RECYCLING We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-326-8559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 32-tf* _____________________
TREE CUTTING, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-7379703 before 8pm. 21- tfn
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Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 am For Mrs. Marie Regnier & the estate of her son Gary Regnier, Wheatley, held at the Gary Regnier farm located at 10759 Tilbury West & Romney Townline. Watch for auc on signs on Kent Rd. 1 approx. half way between Tilbury & Wheatley. No Reserve. Tractors: J.D. 4440 dsl, real good 20x38 rear res, 3 hydr. outlets, front fenders, tact is not working, tractor looks & sounds good; J.D. 2130 dsl open sta on, 15x38 rear res, tact not working, has added GPS; M.F. 255 dsl, 1764.9 hrs showing on tact, 15x38 rear res, power shi wheels, open sta on, good res; Duals: set of 20R38 T-rail duals w/about 2/3 tread; Plan ng: J.D. model 705 – 15’ No ll drill, roller harrows on back, Market fill auger & markers; J.D. model 7000, four 30” row corn planter w/dry fer lizer; Combine: M.F. model 750 dsl combine sells w/model 9118 header; Corn head: M.F. 1144 – 4 row 36” corn head, sells separate; Tillage: 5 furrow Triple OK spring trip plow; approx. 21’ SBC series Triple K pull type cult.; approx. 20’ manual fold land leveler; M.F. approx. 16’ spring fold wheel disc; 3 ph PTO ditcher; 3 sec on pull type cul packer; smaller set disc; field cult.; V-ditcher; Wagons: two 350 bu. wagons, duals on back; two J&M approx. 275 bu. gravity wagons; Sprayer, Water Tank & Wagon: Calsa dual axle sprayer; water tank & tomato wagon; smaller sprayer; etc; Pickup Truck: 2002 Ford F150 XL Triton V8 pickup, 228,934 km, runs, sells as is; Log Spli er: Speedco split master 28 ton, hydraulic, on wheels; Shop Equipment – A Lot of It: Maxair model 150 sta onary air compressor; Hyundai 3500 generator; lg steel workbench on wheels; steel storage cupboard; welders; ladders; jacks; chain fall; motor li ; chain saws; wheel puller set; numerous socket sets; wrenches; hand tools; pneuma c dent puller; drill press; grinder; wheel puller; air tools; drills; pliers; screw drivers; hammers; etc. Selling Order: selling shop equipment from 10am to 10:45am, then machinery. Tractors selling at approx. 12:00 noon followed by items not yet sold. Terms cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Proprietors: Mrs. Marie Regnier & the estate of Gary Regnier Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
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DRIVERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 1- tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: General Labourers Wanted. Fax resume to: 519-723-2336.
13-tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: Part-time Highway Coach Cleaners. Must be able to work all shifts. Send resume to: Badder bus service, P.O. Box 402, Essex, ON. N8M 2Y4. 37-2t* _____________________
HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON 12/15 N0P 2G0. _____________________
YARD SALES _____________________ HUGE GARAGE SALE: Saturday Sept. 19, from 9-4. 63 Jenner, Essex . We’re Downsizing. everything must goAntique furniture, washer / dryer, household items, movies, lamps, storage shelving and much more!! 37-1* _____________________ MOVING SALE: 101 Kimball. Oak computer cabinet, sofa & loveseat, cabinets, end table, lamps, decorative vases, clothes & miscellaneous. Friday, Sept.18 to Sunday, Sept. 20, 10am-4pm. 37-1* _____________________ MOVING SALE: 506 West Pike Rd. (Elmstead) Tecumseh. 7 pc cherrywood bdrm set. Queen-size, 2 treadmills (new). Beautiful Christmas decorations. Oil lamps, lots of clothing, tools, lots of camping supplies, records, too many things to list. Thurs.-Mon., Sept. 17 - 21. Call anytime 519-727-3268. 37-1* _____________________ PERSONAL
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AN ANCIENT PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in thee all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph, assist me by thy powerful intercession and obtain for me all spiritual blessings through thy foster Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord, so that, having engaged here below thy heavenly power, I may offer thee my thanksgiving and homage. O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating thee and Jesus asleep in thine arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near thy heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail. (What a man).
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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Fish Fry Fridays resume on September 25th, staring at 4:30 pm. Take-out is available. Life Teen night (Gr. 9-12) is Sunday, Sept. 20. Mass at 7pm, Life Night until 10pm. Euchre night is Monday, Sept. 21. Doors at 6:30pm, cards begin at 7pm. Donation to play goes to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Everyone welcome. Check out our website for all the upcoming events and news at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Visit www.hnj.dol.ca. Dinner & Dance is Sunday, Oct. 18 at 5pm. With live music
from Maria Connel and Grant Bergeron of Big Louie & the Band. Proceeds to our Youth Ministry. Tickets available from our Parish Office. God Bless and have a great week!
Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett If you are looking for a new church family, you are invited to join us for Family Worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. Major Sam Roberts leads an inspiring service, which is followed by a brief coffee time where you can meet new friends.
Every Tuesday, from 10am - 1pm, SA Connections, one of our community programs, welcomes men and women of all ages and preschoolers to enjoy fun, fellowship, and food. Drop in for an hour or stay for all three. There is no charge and you can relax and participate in a program that has many activities for all ages. Messy Church meets again on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 68pm. This is a free community program that will show you a fresh new way of experiencing church. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Several women will be attending a Women’s Camp at Jackson’s Point at the end of the month. Please continue to keep in touch with those on our sick and shut – in list. Your calls, cards, and visits brighten their days. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. Last Sunday, Sept. 13th, was “Welcome Back Sunday” with Sunday school returning. To celebrate, we had ice cream sundaes after church. Choir practice resumes on Thursday, September 17, at 7pm. We are always looking for new voices. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 10am, anyone who is helping plan the Roast Beef Dinner is welcome to attend in the hall. Sunday, Sept. 27 is the “Dedication of our Sunday School Teachers” and hot dog lunch. Monday, Sept. 28 is the Essex Food Bank Fundraiser at A-1 Restaurant in Essex. All are welcome. Sunday, Oct. 4 is “World Communion Sunday.”
This week, Sept. 20th 2nd in creation time, the Door greeters are Margie & Ray Soulliere, Elder on Duty is Judy Krol and Lock-up is Jerry Farough. Have a great week.
Maidstone Cross Our Mission Group will be collecting loonies and toonies on the weekend of September 26-27 at Mass. Please give generously to support our Mission charities. The Windsor–Essex Refugee office is in desperate need of household items. Please contact Kolleen at 723-4272. Parish Council is seeking a few additional members. If you are interested please let Fr. Moe know. The Annual Catholic Men’s Conference will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Guest speaker is Dr. Ralph Martin. Get tickets in the parish office. The Sandwich South Fire Dept. is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Past & present Firefighters and the public are invited to an Open House and BBQ on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6p.m. at the fire hall in Oldcastle. The Sandwich South Historical Society invites everyone to come out to McAuliffe Park on Friday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m. for a special Heritage designation of the Banwell Cemetery by the Province will take place. If you are getting married this coming year the Marriage Prep course is offered at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Nov.20-21. Please contact the parish office to register. Happy Birthday to Kyle Hayes. Please keep Fr. Matt George and Rita Bellaire in your prayers and all who are shut in, hospitalized or in
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Essex Yellow Jacket Rookie baseball OBA action Atom Major Essex Ravens Team: Brendan Byrne, Max Castellucci, Braydon Chittle, Bradley Colenutt, Nash Driedger, Jimmy Hayes, Dillon Huntley. Freddie McCroy, Emma O’Neil, Mitchell Pye, Keaton Seal, Ryan Whittaker and Matthew Zuech. Coaches: Brendan Byrne, Amanda Bondy, Doug Huntley, Scott Chittle
submitted to EFP Over the labour day weekend the Essex Yellow Jackets Rookie Travel team travelled to Kingsville to participate in the Rookie D division Ontario Baseball Association Championships. In the first game of the tournament Essex was matched up against Exeter. After a slow start, Essex marched to a 12-1 victory. On Saturday morning Essex faced St Mary’s in game two. The bats started late in the game and Essex came up just short losing 15-14.
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Essex then managed to beat Mitchell and Listowel on Saturday afternoon to make it to Sunday baseball. On Sunday morning, the team and the gloves woke up but unfortunately the bats stayed asleep with Essex dropping the game to Port Lambton (the eventual OBA champs). A thank you goes out to the parents, families, fans, and tournament organizers for a great weekend. Overall, this season was a great learning experience. For most of the kids this was their first travel baseball season. There were ups (winning the London tournament) and some downs but these kids battled hard until the final out and should be very proud of themselves. Special thanks to our sponsors Reid Funeral Home, detroitmailbox. com and Setteringtons Fertilizer for their support.
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submitted to EFP The Atom Major Essex Ravens hockey team started off its season on Thursday night by defeating a much improved Windsor Jr. Spitfires team by a score of 3-1. Adrian Harrison, Cameron Derkson, and Kyle Morris scored goals for the Ravens. Goaltender Dylan Rudge was solid between the pipes. Last year, at this time, no one expected this Essex Ravens team to finish the year as OMHA Champions; but Head Coach Andy Paquette and his staff showed the boys that a strong system, high expectations, attention to detail and hard work could get you there. This season it will be about building on those lessons and learning that it takes more to defend a Championship than to win one. The 2015/16 Atom Major Essex Ravens are made up of Bryson Doherty (goalie), Kyle Gosse, Adrian Harrison. Kyle Fleming, Cameron Derksen, Drew Tetzlaff, Konner McDermott, Landon Spidalieri, Luke Ward, Kyle Morris, Kohen Fuerth, Charlie Paquette, Nathan Sauve, Quintin Raymont, Jacob Ranni, Alex Archer, and Dylan Rudge (goalie).
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Yellow Jacket’s Pee Wee win provincial tournament the finals. It was another back and forth game, but this time Essex fought to take the lead. Essex held a 6-3 lead after four innings. Jacob
Canji took the mound to do what he does best. He shut down Leamington, and when Essex made the final out, the Yellow Jackets threw their gloves
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submitted to EFP On the weekend of Friday, September 4, Leamington hosted the Ontario Baseball Association Peewee Championships. Although Essex had a strong team and was a favorite to win, they knew they would face some tough competition. The Yellow Jackets started strong, beating Alvinston 18-0 on Friday afternoon to start the tournament. Everyone expected a good game in round two, but no one could predict what would happen on Saturday morning. Essex played Leamington in the most exciting game of the
season. Leamington held a 3 -1 lead going into the bottom of the 7th and final inning. The Yellow Jackets started their half of the inning with a clutch single. Devin Decaluwe stepped to the plate to keep their championship dreams alive. He turned on an inside fastball and cracked it over the left field fence sending the game to extra innings. When Leamington scored one in the tenth, some thought Essex was done. But not Essex. After back to back singles, Isaac Glos brought his hot bat to the plate. He roped one into the outfield, once more tying the game.
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Finally, in the 13th inning, Essex again had back to back singles, followed by a walk to load the bases. Josh O’Neil drove a single through the right side to score the winning run and a huge victory. The Yellow Jackets followed that win with a nice 9-3 victory over Kingsville. Essex then squeaked by Waterdown, 5-3 sending them to face Tillsonburg in the semifinals on Sunday morning. Essex pounded the ball en route to a 15-3 victory setting up an Essex vs. Leamington rematch for
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Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service, beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. GEMS & Cadets Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 – 8 are invited to come and check us out! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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Bakerville News Submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather this past week has cooled a bit but forecasts are for more heat this weekend. Happy Birthday this week to Jordon Robinson, Sherry Baker, Leah Harris, Cody Baker, Heather Hoecherl & Red Cosgrove! Happy Anniversary to Derek & Andy Watts! Don’t forget the Cottam Horse Show on the 20th at the park in Cottam. Have a great week! Trinity Church Please keep in your prayers Joanne, Auston, James, Matthew, Maureen and Millie. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Andrew & Emma Souilliere, given by their granddaughter, Gerry Lester. Happy Birthday this week to Delys Cowan. A big thank you to all who supported us by purchasing your
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mums, they are lovely as usual. Our Thank You Bank, for September, will be donated to the Essex Youth Centre. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 am to 3 pm., we will have a Parish retreat, “Fall Back On .... ? Come out and enjoy the fellowship, activities and opportunities for prayer and reflection led by parishioners. Then on Sunday, Oct. 4, a Blessing of the Animals is at St. Paul’s at 3 pm., fury, feathery, scaly all are welcome. Donations to the Windsor- Essex Humane Society including pet food and toys are welcomed. Join us Sundays at 9:15 at “The Little White Church in the Cemetery” in Cottam. Everyone welcome!
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight Pastor Jay spoke on how we are changing environments for a purpose. We want to see new people come in and we want to touch their hearts. After the service the grand tour of the new Sunday School rooms began. Wow! “The Christian life is a life of Thank You.” Every room compelled you to want to be a part of it. On your mark, get set, fly! Fall Conference-”Kingdom Culture: Unlocking the Dreams of the Heart.” September 23-25. Register online at: www. acmrevivalcentre.com Bake Sale for Titian Ministries is on September 20th. Healing Rooms: 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee. Open Saturdays, 10a.m.-1p.m. Pastor Gerrie, Mike and Johanna Johnson and Joy Presland need your prayers as they minister at the Titian Ministries Orphanage in Africa. A special thank you to all those involved in the transformation of the Sunday School rooms and to all those who contributed to the delicious array of finger foods served! Be blessed! Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We invite everyone to join us this Sunday for our 10:30 am Worship Service. Your presence is always a blessing to us and we hope our church family will be a blessing to you! Senior Choir rehearsals have resumed. Our choir practices are held each Wednesday evening from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. We would
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If you are interested in becoming a member, please let Pastor Jim know. If you are a member of the United Church and wish to transfer your membership to Essex United, we will be happy to honour that transfer in a worship service. All are welcome. Continued from Page 24 enjoy having you join us. On Friday, Sept. 25, all ages are invited to come to our church from 5-9 pm for a Pasta Dinner followed by an evening of games such as shuffleboard, various board games and even Wii. The cost for the meal is by donation only. Our church family would like to keep in touch with students who are away at College or University. If you know of someone, please contact the church office (519-738-4223) and let Laurene know their name, address/email address. The Outreach Committee has announced that the Love Bucket donations for the month of September will go to the Gleaners. Our congregation is invited to tour the Gleaners facility (Leamington) on September 16 at 10:30 am. If you are interested, please contact Dennis Graham at 519-776-7444. To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our website at: www.harrowunited.org. Essex United Church Submitted by Susan G. Tuck-Sweetman Join us for our Eight Meditations with the Organ Series. Take some time for yourself. Come and pray. Come and meditate,. Come and offer thanks. Come and be quiet. Come and be with God. From 12 - 12:30pm in our sanctuary. The next event is Sept. 18, with organist Larry Anderson. At 6:30 pm on September 18th we are holding a Campfire Night on our front lawn. A local rock group will be playing for us! Refreshments will be served. Mon. Sept. 28 ~ Help the local food bank! Proceeds from lunch and dinner at the A1 Chinese Restaurant will go to support the local food bank. Adult Confirmation classes will be held on October 8, 15, & 22.
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Paquette News By: Pam Hartley After a short hiatus, we are back! We kicked off the summer by celebrating Redeemers 115th anniversary with a special service, followed by a tree dedication in the Memorial Forest for Bernard & Muriel Neice and a wonderful potluck lunch. The Sweetie Pies are ready now for Thanksgiving! Frozen ready to bake, call Pam & Amy 519-737-6850 #28 to order. We have new service times at St. Stephen’s & Church of the Redeemer this fall: Saturday, 4:45pm at St. Stephen’s; Sunday, 8:15am at St. Stephens; and Sunday, at 10:00am at Redeemer. For more information, check our website www.ststephensredeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519-9697808. Woodslee Friendship Club We welcome any and all newcomers to join us on Monday afternoons and Friday evenings for friendly games of Euchre and on Wednesday afternoons for Pepper games. Call Fran 519-961-9532 for more information. Wednesday Pepper winners were: Joan Broeders, Dave McMurren, Veronica Granger, Gail Koziana and Audrey Stanley. The Euchre winneres were: Joan Broeders, Mary Demars*, George Diesbourg, Helene Manley, Jean Matalik, Dave McMurren, Mike Renaud, Flo Rivest, Ruby Robertson and Cecile St. Denis.
Many bee’s are schedule for the Turkey Dinner: Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 9 am to prepare the squash cranberries. Choir Practice: Monday at 7:30 pm. Coffee and Conversation: Thursday at 10 am. Turkey Dinner: Saturday, Oct. 3, from 3 - 7 pm. Dine in or take out for tickets contact Shannon Olson at 519-975-2461.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church We had backpacks blessed as a sign to the children of all the gifts they have so they may learn and be guided by God. Thank you bank donations go to Essex Youth Centre for September. A parish retreat, “Fall Back On,” is Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 am - 3 p.m. at Trinity for fellowship, activities, prayer, and reflections led by parishioners. Bring your lunch. Threads of Love is a quilting ministry, taking place on the first Thursday of every month at Cottam United church at 7 p.m. to make quilts for those through long illness in the County and Windsor. For information call 519-839-4266.
Essex Community Services Coats for Kids - We need your help! The annual 2015 campaign is now on. A network of community agencies across WindsorEssex County are working together to distribute warm winter coats to children and families in need. We rely on our community to donate gently used, current style coats to this program. Coats can be dropped off at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave. Unit 7, Essex until Oct. 30. To volunteer or for more information, please call 519-776-4231.
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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come and join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Welcome back to the children as Sunday School starts this Sunday. Rev. Ann will be giving her special message. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Connie R. Greeting you at the door will Margaret Ann Gold and Jean Vetor. The lunch after the service will be served by Jean Vetor, Donna Roubos, Joyce Strople and Linda Armstrong. If you have not received the fall new letter it can be picked up at the church. Weekly Bulletins and Rev. Ann sermons is available on the Church’s website www.woodsleeuntiedchurch.com.
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McLaughlin-Buicks are coming to Leamington!
Ron Leblanc’s 1969 Buick Skylark Custom convertible with thanks to Ron for organizing the club visit to the Leamington-Kingsville area
On the weekend of Sept 19-20, over thirty members of the McLaughlin-Buick Club of Canada will arrive at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre on Bevel Line, Leamington, on Friday evening and begin touring Saturday morning, including a lunch stop in the ‘50s diner at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village on the Arner Town Line (519-776-6909). The Club began in Oshawa in 1971 at the 100th birthday celebration for Col. Sam McLaughlin, the former carriage builder who brought General Motors to Canada in 1918. One of the cars you will see is a 1969 Buick Skylark Custom convertible owned by Ron Leblanc of LaSalle, Ontario. Forty-six years ago, Ron bought an identical car brand new from Clarke’s GM dealership on Oxford Street in London, Ontario, and sold it 2-3 years later after only 34,000 miles. Thirty years later, he started looking for another one. After a three-year search, he found one in July 2004 in Monroe, South Carolina, and drove it home. It was bought new by a Pennsylvania doctor, and Ron is the third owner. The car was rust-free but needed work. Ron drove it every summer and worked on it every winter over the next eight years. The 350 V8 engine with 2-barrel carb and automatic transmission have now been rebuilt. Ron installed a complete new Saddle Tan interior from “Year One” supply house in the U.S. The chrome has all been redone in Detroit. The body work consisted mostly of removing body filler in dents and dings, adding new sheet metal and refinishing the entire car in Autumn Gold. By an amazing coincidence, Ron’s first Skylark convertible was Autumn Gold. When he bought the one he has now, it was turquoise. When he stripped the paint down, the original colour under the turquoise was Autumn Gold! Ron found the original production build sheet for his car under the back seat. The original colour of the top was tan. The top was black when he bought the car in ’04 and the top is now tan again, just like the one he bought new 46 years ago. That car had bucket seats with a console. The one he has now has a bench front seat – about the only difference between the two cars. The first mid-size Skylarks appeared for 1965 with a wheelbase of 115 inches when the full-size Buicks had 123-126” wheelbases. They were an instant hit with people who wanted a Buick but not a big one. In 1969, over one hundred thousand Skylarks were built, including 6,552 Custom convertibles I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
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Terry McDonnell passes away by Fred Groves Terry McDonnell of Essex, well known in the hockey and horse harness racing circles, passed away recently. He was 72. McDonnell, who passed his passion for racing onto his family, was the racing secretary at Windsor Raceway. He was also the General Manager of the Windsor Spitfires and for a short term, the team’s head coach. His career in hockey also included working with the Hartford Whalers and the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL. • Congratulations this week goes out to the Woodslee Orioles who won the OBA Minor Mosquito and Mosquito titles and finalist in the Rookie ball division. Essex Minor Baseball had a great year as well as they won the Peewee ‘C’ title and Midget ‘B’. • It was another good day at the Leamington Raceway on Sunday for Essex’s Gordon McDonnell. He trained Katherine B to a win in the sixth race and Arlo Gram was second in the fifth race. • Woodslee’s Becca Fuerth is off to a fantastic start with the University of Windsor Lancers women’s soccer team. On Friday the thirdyear midfielder had a goal in a 2-0 win over
Waterloo and on Sunday scored again in a 3-2 loss to Laurier. Fuerth was recently named the Lancers Female Athlete of the Week. • Still with college sports, Essex’s Sydney MacPherson has returned for her third year as an outfielder with the St. Clair College women’s softball team. The Saints are 3-1 after beating Conestoga twice on Friday and splitting a double hitter with Durham on Sunday. • Goalie Colin Lauzon of Essex is playing net for the Chatham Maroons Junior ‘B’ club this year. In his first start Lauzon made 20 saves in a 3-2 loss to Niagara Falls. • More news around the Junior ‘B’ loop saw Kyle Craynack and Dalton Langlois each pick up an assist in a 7-2 win over Listowel. Langlois, a second-year
forward with the Vipers had another helper in a 5-4 loss to Kitchener. • Alex Friesen of Essex is off to a fast start with the Carleton Place Junior ‘A’ Canadians as he netted the overtime winner in a recent 3-2 victory over Nepean. • Wearing the captain’s ‘C’ at the NHL rookie tournament in London, Matt Puempel had a powerplay goal for the Ottawa Senators who edged Toronto 5-4 in overtime. • Nearly 60 teams will take part in this year’s Essex Minor Hockey Association Early Bird Tournament which begins tonight (September 17). If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com
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Around the track at South Buxton Raceway
Kingsville’s Rob Young (48) as he battles Chatham’s Jake Hooker (38H) in the Sport Stocks championship race. (Photos by James McDonald Apex One Photo)
submitted by South Buxton Raceway After a pair of local drivers came up just short in their bids, the South Shore hopes for a championship at South Buxton Raceway rests on Leamington’s Joel Dick. Kingsville’s Rob Young and Cottam’s Rob Quick finished second in the season championship race and in the final points standings in their divisions on Saturday night. Young was second on the track and in the standings to Chatham’s Jake Hooker, a 15-yearold sophomore driver who dominated the Tirecraft Sport Stocks division. Quick was runner-up to Blenheim’s Kyle Hope in the season championship race and the final standings in the Tirecraft MiniMods. Dick will be going for a second straight points title and his fourth season championship race in the last five years in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds
this Saturday night. The Leamington driver finished fourth in this past Saturday night’s feature. He worked his way up to second place at one point but couldn’t get around the leader Darryl Hoekstra of Chatham and brought his car home safe and clean with a fourth-place finish. Dick expanded his lead to 177 points over Clayton Smith of Taylor, Mich. (formerly of Woodslee), which would be more than enough to clinch a second straight division crown, since the most points a driver can accumulate in a single race night is 105 by winning the feature and heat. But under the track’s new format, each driver’s worse two points nights are deducted from their totals. The updated standings will be available online at www. southbuxtoneraceway.ca. Dick leads the Modifieds with eight feature wins, including seven in a row from late May to midJuly. His heat race win on Saturday was his division
leading 14th checkered flag. Belle River’s Mario Toniolo finished sixth in Saturday’s feature, with Wheatley’s Justin Mills ninth and was Smith 10th. Tilbury’s J.J. Beaulieu finished 11th, followed in order by Merlin’s Brad McLeod, Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano, Essex’s Gerald Martin, Wheatley’s Paul Gossmann, Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse, Windsor’s Dan McIntyre and John Sylvestre 12th through 18th. Lajeunesse won the ‘B’ main. In the Sport Stocks’ championship race, Hooker led all 25 laps, leaving Young to fend off Chatham’s Eric Vanderiviere and Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse in a tight battle to finish second. Young could do nothing but praise Hooker after his dominating performance in the Sport Stocks season championship race. “Congratulations to Jake, he had a great year,” said Young. “It means I’m going to have to find a little more horsepower for next year,” he said, with a smile. Hooker’s win was his fourth straight and ninth feature victory of the season and divisionleading 15th checkered flag. He finished 52 points ahead of Young, who had one feature win among his four flags. Lajeunesse held on to finish fourth. Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield, who won his heat race earlier in the night, finished seventh.
Merlin’s Steve Shaw finished ninth, Essex’s Dillon Moody was 10th and Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis 11th. Hope and Quick traded the lead four times in an epic battle in the Mini-Mods season championship race. Quick led the first two laps and went to the front again for laps eight and nine. Hope was able to take the lead both times by diving to the bottom of turn two after Quick drifted a little high. Hope, a second year forward with the University of Windsor Lancers men’s hockey team, finally pulled away from Quick on the final seven-lap green-flag run to take the checkered and clinch the points title. “It was good, hard racing, we battled back and forth and never touched,” Quick said of the battle with Hope. Kingsville’s Dylan Wolters finished third as he put pressure on his teammate Quick in the late laps. “It’s a lot more than I expected,” the 15-year-old said of his fine sophomore season, which included two feature wins. “Third place is good for me because I almost didn’t make this race,” Wolters said, as his crew had to fix a problem in the engine after the heat race. Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr. finished fourth, followed in order by Leamington’s Brandon Windsor and Kingsville’s Larry Hart. Windsor’s Gerald Underwood finished ninth, with Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano 13th, Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait Jr. 14th while
Cottam’s Rob Quick (18) gets passed underneath by Blenheim’s Kyle Hope in the Mini-Mods championship race. (Photos by James McDonald Apex One Photo)
Essex’s Tom Reimer was 18th after a mid-race crash. Hope finished 95 points ahead of Quick as the drivers finished tied with five feature wins and nine heat race wins each. Ridgetown’s Dale
Glassford won for the 13th time in 15 features in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models. Windsor’s Bob Visnjic, the only Essex driver in the class, finished seventh after a second-place finish in his heat.
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Canadiens fall as 73’s raise OHA Banner outshot the visitors 26-23. Had it not been for Lakeshore’s goalie Brendan Shuck the game might have gotten out of hand He made several spectacular saves including a sprawling glove save on William Stadder that made all 602 fans clap in appreciation. In the final frame of play, Essex continued to cushion its lead, adding two more tallies. Matthew Hebert found the back of the net three minutes into the third, while former Canadiens’ player Max Viselli rounded out the scoring with
five minutes to go in the third. Trevor Wheaton was in net for the black and orange, making 29 saves in his season debut in this 5-0 victory. “It feels great and I feel honoured to be the Captain for the team this year. Especially after what we went through last year winning the championship. Coming into tonight, there wasn’t a special message for the new guys, just to play Essex hockey,” Matthew Hebert said.
Matthew Hebert breaks out of the neutral zone in Essex’ 5-0 win Tuesday
submitted by Garrett Fodor Last Tuesday night, the Essex 73’s began its OHA Schmalz Cup title defence against the Lakeshore Canadiens. Disembarking on the 2015-2016 season, the 73’s will be led by several veterans, including Captain Matthew Hebert. Essex will also feature nine new players on the roster, with goalie Trevor Wheaton returning to the Essex 73’s after a two year stint with the Leamington Flyers. Prior to the puck drop, there was an on ice ceremony that presented championship rings to the 2014-2015 members of the team.
After the puck drop, it was clear some things had not changed from last year. The veteran players Tyler Turner, Matthew Hebert, and Tyler Scott combined for nine points on opening night. Just 164 seconds into the first period, Tyler Scott was quick to beat Brendan Shuck from his knees with a slapshot. Entering the dressing room after twenty minutes, the locals held a 2-0 lead thanks to the additional tally coming from Tyler Turner with five minutes remaining. Seven minutes into the second period, Turner found the back of the net for his second of the night. After forty minutes, the 73’s held a comfortable 3-0 lead and
Tyler Turner and Matthew Hebert forecheck in the offensive zone in the 5-0 win Tuesday.
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