Essex Free Press - September 4, 2014

Vol. 134

A LOOK INSIDE EDHS demolished to make room for new school PAgE 2 ________________ Four Essex Councillors attend AMO Conference PAgE 3 ________________ Temporary Dog Park is ready for puppy play PAgE 7 ________________

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Issue No. 35

Harrow Fair celebrates 160 years

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by Sylene Argent The Colchester South and Harrow Agricultural Society was pleased with another successful Harrow Fair held over the Labour Day weekend.

This yearÕ s four day festival offered many attractions, including rides, vendor booths and, opportunities to visit and learn about a variety of farm animals, including cows, pigs, and bunnies, and poultry and other feathered friends, too, as well as exhibits.

This year the fair celebrated its 160th anniversary. Its continued success is due to the many that attend the event and the long list of committee

members and volunteers who have given their time to organize it year after year. Ò It takes the whole community to help this fair fly for 160 years,” Colchester South and Harrow Agricultural SocietyÕ s President, Bev Pillon said.

This theme this year was Generation-to-Generation, celebrating passing on farming traditions and tricks of the trade from grandparents and parents to todayÕ s youth.

It was exciting for youth from not only Harrow, but from all over the county and the city to attend the fair and learn about the animals on site, like

Youth love to interact with animals during the annual Harrow Fair.

how to care for them and the important roles they play in agriculture. There was even an area where fairgoers could go to learn

how to milk a cow on a pretend bovine. Ò The fair is going over very well. ItÕ s having good crowds and good

weather,” Pillon said.

The fair, she added, is fun but it is also an educational tool where the Society and

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EDHS demolished to make room for new school

by Fred Groves After a couple of delays, a large piece of Essex District High School, a big part of this

townÕ s history, was torn down last week.

ItÕ s just in time, as students returned to the classroom and into a

new school, on the same location, this week.

Set back farther from Talbot, the demolition of the 92-year-old building was delayed a first time due to the removal of asbestos and lead. Also, demolition couldnÕ t begin until the gas was shut off.

Built in April 1922, E.W. Durnin was the principal of EDHS at the time. That building cost $85,000.

The price tag on the new school, which is being built in three phases, is over $16 million.

One of the oldest high schools in the WindsorEssex area, EDHS saw a fire in the northwest corner back in 1936 that caused about $8,000 in damage. There were a few noteworthy additions, one in 1948, one in 1956 and another in 1966 to accommodate a growing

student population of 1,250.

In 1969, the school boasted 1,364 students, about half of what will be in the new one-story educational facility. Ò ItÕ s pretty exciting,Ó said Greater Essex County District School Board Superintendent Todd Awender about the new school. Ò The accessibility is for everyone. You want the environment to be bright. This type of setup brings people together.Ó Phases One and Two will be completed when students head back to school but five or six classrooms will still have to be utilized at the adjacent Sun Parlour School. Furniture has been moved into the new school and landscaping and parking will be upgraded soon.

Originally there had been some discussion with local historic groups to preserving

the entranceway. Cost restrictions prevented that from happening. Ò I donÕ t think the middle should be torn down. WhatÕ s going to be left around here?Ó wondered Laurie Kowtiuk, president of the Essex and Community Historical Research Society.

There are three other older schools, the former J.A. Dowswell, Sun Parlour, and the Holy Name schools that are still in tact. Ò They (school board) came to council, two of the architects, and they said they would do a memorial piece but then they said they had no budget for that,Ó she said.

A lot of the memorabilia that was

displayed four years ago to celebrate EDHSÕ s 125th anniversary was turned over to the historical society. Ò We wanted to get some bricks to do our own memorial but they wouldnÕ t let us on the site,Ó said Kowtiuk.

EDHS can trace its roots back to 1885 when it was the first high school in the county. There were 13 students that year which, by the end of the term, expanded to 27.

The school colors of red, yellow and black were adopted in 1897 and the first yearbook, the Argus was published in 1889.

In 1931, teachers gave 2.5 percent of their salary to the townÕ s welfare

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Four Essex Councillors attend AMO Conference QueenÕ s Park. Bondy hoped to put that letter on a future Essex Council meeting agenda and hopes for Council support on this and to have a discussion about it. She would really like Council to make a decision about this as it has been on the radar for around two-years in Essex.

Bondy added that the Councillors were also able to meet with the Minister of Economic Development to talk about how to go about rezoning lands within the municipality for potential industrial uses. They learned the province has a program they may be able to get in on that could help advertise the lands, once they were ready, to help attract a potential proprietor.

An important thing about sitting down with these decision makers is that they hear directly from Councillors about the challenges their municipalities face. What Scott has learned in his time as a Councillor and from attending similar events is that often when one municipality is facing a specific issue, others are facing it also.

Along with these meetings, other highlights of the conference, Scott added, was being able to sit in on keynote speakers. There were many seminars and sessions taking place simultaneously, so the Councillors decided to Ò divide and conquer.Ó Scott was able to sit in on one that was run by Chief Medical Officers of Health. This seminar was a session about Healthy Communities by Design, and discussed ways municipalities can create healthy communities.

Another session he found interesting was one that talked about the new OPP costing formula and highlighted things municipalities can do as it pertains to police services, and learn what

other provinces are doing to reduce costs.

Bondy noted one of the seminars she was able to attend was called Ò WhatÕ s in your blue box?Ó This seminar, she noted, explained it is not always easy for a municipality to expand their recycling program. For example, some municipalities have pressure to accept plastic bags, but that is not always possible. But those municipalities are encouraged to continue doing what they are doing and to do that well.

The AMO Conference also includes a trade show, which Scott found beneficial. Here, vendors displayed things that municipalities purchase, such as recycle bins and streetlights. The vendors shared information with the Councillors about their new products so when it comes time to purchase the Councillors know what is available and can relay that information to their administration.

To help reduce costs for attending this Conference, Bondy said she shared room

and transportation costs with a fellow female Councillor of a neighbouring municipality who was also going.

Scott noted in 2016 this conference will be held in Windsor. This could be a great opportunity for local Councillors to attend, while not having to travel or pay for accommodations. It could also provide an opportunity for Essex to showcase area highlights like the wineries during a possible side trip to this upcoming conference.

Recently, Essex Council adopted a business and travel expenses bylaw that would have only two elected officials attend the same conference, convention, etc. This restriction does not apply to the Annual General Meeting and Conference hosted by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, as this conference focuses on municipal issues.

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Around 3000 delegates attended the conference from across the province, Councillor Scott noted.

The meeting had some great highlights for Essex Councillors.

For Councillors Scott and Bondy one of those highlights was being able to sit down with provincial decision makers, such as Ministers, to discuss municipal-related issues and challenges specific to Essex.

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No, I don’t “answer” my Facebook on weekends As a rule, I try to avoid Facebook and other forms of social media on the weekends. I donÕ t check my email either. It might seem archaic, but I need a break from all of that by the time Friday evening rolls around.

I have to admit, IÕ m kind of inept when it comes to social media. I donÕ t know how to upload pictures or videos and while I enjoy seeing what other people put up, IÕ m not that interested in doing it myself.

When the weekend gets here, I enjoy being a technophobe for a couple of days. I get to read books, relax, stare at the ceiling and do all the stuff that we used to do before the almighty Internet started demanding most of our time.

This past weekend, in between chapters of a mighty tome I am re-reading again for the fifth or sixth time, I tried to remember what we did before cell phones, iPods, iPads, tablets, gaming consoles and the I-net in general Ð before we started treating communication and socializing like some form of fast food.

For one thing, you had to really plan things out. There was no way to instantly communicate with a person, so if you said you were going to be somewhere you were there, or you were a jerk. When you went out you had to have

a quarter in your pocket, in case you needed to call home.

When you wanted to communicate with relatives and friends who lived far away you had to write a letter and send it off in the mail. And then you waited a week or two for a response. There was actually excitement when the mail came because there might be something in that stack of envelopes besides bills.

When you wanted to play a game with friends, it usually meant a board game or cards and for a select few it meant a role-playing game, such as Dungeons & Dragons. The latter required imagination and took some time. We had some great laughs though and created some great memories. Even now, we sometimes recall the Ò adventuresÓ we went on in those games.

Back then we were social in every sense of the word, mostly out of necessity. No media was required.

There was a slower more leisurely pace to life and I enjoyed it.

So, if you send me a Facebook message or an email on the weekend, donÕ t be upset if I donÕ t immediately respond. IÕ ll be sure to get back to you on Monday.

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Letter to the Editor Response to last weekÕ s letter on Empty Stores Essex Centre is currently suffering the way many rural Ontario towns are today. Big Box Stores on the outskirts and easy traveling to larger centres are a growing challenge. We conducted a primitive study of the core areas of Kingsville, Harrow, Leamington and Essex last weekend. We counted business locations on the main streets in the Ò central coreÓ of the shopping area and then counted how many were vacant. We found that all four centres had a 15% to 20% vacancy.

Some new stores just donÕ t make a connection with the town and close. Others, like Crabby JoeÕ s, are busy from the day they open.

In order for our downtown to come back we all need to invest in it. Property owners, business owners, the town and our residents. The Essex Centre BIA has been working the last three years to increase the amenities on our streets with winter light fixtures, furnishing, planters and re-cycle stations that should be appearing next week.

The Town of Essex has partnered in the cost of some of

these investments as well.

The Town of Essex has introduced a CIP developed along with input from the BIA to help with building improvement costs and to spur on building owners and business operators.

LetÕ s also celebrate the fact that seven different businesses have either opened or expanded their operations in the last four months. The Essex Centre BIA is conducting a survey to help develop a Strategic Plan and provide the residents of Essex Centre a way to share what they want to see in town. You can take the survey at: www.essexbia.com. Just click the red survey bar on the home page.

Working together, building partnerships and strong leadership will change the answer to your question, Ò What has happened to downtown Essex Centre?Ó Steve Bjorkman Essex

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Remembering Howard Large There must be a lot of Essex people who remember Howard Large as a former Essex postmaster. I was disappointed that no mention was made of that in his obituary. It stated only that he worked for Canada Post.

I presume some of you have read about his death in the Star and reports from his daughters about his Dieppe and prisoner experiences as a member of the Essex Scottish regiment during World War II. As I read about his experience at Dieppe I thought it was sad we were not aware of that when he was here. I knew he was a veteran but I did not know he had been a prisoner of war for four years. By the time he came to the Essex post office he must have recovered from that experience because he obviously weighed more than the 90 pounds mentioned in the news that he carried when

freedom came for the prisoners.

I think about how we could have had him talk to us so we knew what he had endured to give us a country not dominated by a ruthless leader. For many years that would be during the time he was here, the men thought they should not talk about the horror of the war and many of them could not endure the agony of recalling it verbally. Not that they didnÕ t think about it all through their lives, but telling others about it brought excruciating emotional pain.

I remember him as a friendly, obliging postmaster. I wish I had known him better so I could have said thank you. But I suspect he really didnÕ t want all the customers reminding him by saying thank you.

My contacts with him were as a Windsor Star and Essex Free Press reporter.

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Letter to the Editor Re: 160th Harrow Fair Congratulations to the Colchester South and Harrow Agricultural SocietyÕ s 160th Harrow Fair, held over the Labour Day weekend.

The theme of Ò Generation to GenerationÓ was very fitting because so many people have been attending and participating in the Harrow Fair over the generations, myself included. We know it from the time we were kids, “knee-high to a grasshopper” as the saying goes.

Many of us first enjoyed the Fair walking handin-hand with our parents. And many memories and

photographs later, we continued the family tradition with our own children or grandchildren.

What amazes me too is the amount of time and effort that goes into the Harrow Fair.

I wonder at the remarkable hours, days, weeks and months of time that make it all possible, from the organizers and volunteers. And then there are the participants, their pride and joy displayed in every stitch and weave, every snapshot, brushstroke and pie. It is city and town meets country, with livestock, barbeques, ribbons and carnival all in the mix.

It is over all too quickly. But you can be sure, generation to generation, the planning for the next Harrow Fair has already begun.

Andy Comber Essex

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Letter to the Editor It was nice to read Evelyn CouchÕ s column last week entitled “Dieppe Remembered.”

Mrs. Couch wrote about her interview with Leo Chartier, a Corporal in the Essex Scottish. Leo Chartier was my grandfather and a hero to his family and country.

I remember many stories that my grandfather would tell of his experiences while serving our country in World War II. My grandpa was the victim of gunfire that left him with hearing loss, which required him to wear hearing aids. As the article said last week, grandpa also had several pieces of shrapnel embedded in his body which began to surface and make its way through his skin some 60 years later.

Post war, my grandfather further carried on with paying tribute to him comrades as a Life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 201. Grandpa served as Branch President on a variety of occasions and made

sure that his comrades, those he served with, were remembered for their sacrifices.

The legacy of my grandfather and countless others will never be forgotten. Their sacrifices for our country are certainly commendable and deserve our fullest respect.

2014 is a year of elections. In June, we had a Provincial Election and this upcoming October, a Municipal Election will take place. But none of these elections would be possible without the dedication of our service men and women who fought and continue to fight for our freedoms.

I am thankful for the sacrifices my grandfather and his comrades made in the past that have given me, along with others, the opportunity to engage in politics and to provide for a fair, democratic voting practice.

On October 27th, 2014, utilize your right to vote.

After all, it was our forefathers that have given us this right.

We Will Remember Them! Today, Tomorrow and Forever!

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Harrow Fair celebrates 160 years...

associated clubs, such as 4-H, can teach youth how important agriculture is. Youth not only learn about the animals and poultry onsite through 4-H Achievement Days, they also get to walk through the Exhibition Hall to learn about flowers, seeds, and vegetables that are important and grow within the area. Ò People forget how much we have here,Ó Pillon said. Ò We forget

weÕ re so blessed to have this stuff here in Essex County.Ó One of the highlights of the Harrow Fair is the competitive pie auction.

Each pie is judged before going up for auction, and area dignitaries and local businesses bid high. All of the proceeds are forwarded to the John McGivney ChildrenÕ s Centre.

Typically, the pie auction takes in around $12,000, but this yearÕ s crowd of bidders was feeling extra generous as the 72 pies auctioned took in $15,845.

The top pie was a cherry raspberry pie, submitted

by Leslie Balsillie. It sold for $3500. The top bidder was Hometown Family Pharmacy.

The Harrow Fair is also known for its long list of entertainment.

Organizers try to bring in Canadian entertainment.

ThursdayÕ s performers included the bluegrass band, Stay Tuned. On Friday, Canadian Country music sensation Aaron Pritchett offered the music entertainment.

Pillon noted this was a fun show and garnered a

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large audience. SaturdayÕ s special music guest was The Stellas, and SundayÕ s stage played host to many local talents.

Other big attractions were SaturdayÕ s tractor Pull and SundayÕ s SOTC horse show that featured timed speed events and classic classes as well.

Many youth entered their arts and crafts into the fairÕ s competition. Ò The kids never cease to amaze us,Ó Pillon said. Ò I hope they keep on exhibiting.

They are the future of the

fair.Ó There were also a large number of needlecraft art pieces, such as quilts and knitted and crocheted items, on display. They were judged on Thursday in their respective categories. Those who attended the fair had an opportunity to select their favourite in the Ò PeopleÕ s ChoiceÓ category. The winner of this category received a basket full of material and supplies to start their next project.

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Temporary Dog Park is open and ready for puppy play

Members of the Essex Dog Park Fundraising Committee are excited to have the temporary dog park open. It is located on the Essex Centre Sports Complex grounds.

by Sylene Argent Last week, the members of the Essex Dog Park Fundraising Committee were happy to unleash their pooches in the temporary Dog Park in Essex that recently opened for area dog owners and their pets to enjoy. They are spreading the word about the temporary park, which is located on the Essex Centre Sports Complex grounds, at the old pool house.

Dog Park Fundraising Committee member Angela Deane said that to

have the temporary Dog Park is fantastic. She is excited to have an area where her dog and other dogs in the area can run off leash and socialize with other friendly dogs. The fencing already existed while the Dog Park signs and an entrance area to leash and unleash dogs were recently added.

The Dog Park Fundraising Committee has been working at raising money for this facility, and a future permanent park, for over a year. Deane said it was nice to finally see

some results after all of the committee membersÕ hard work since spring of last year.

She is also pleased that the temporary park is located close to Fairview Avenue. It is highly visible and this will help gain attention to not only the facility but also the efforts that the Essex Dog Park Fundraising Committee will continue to carry out, including hosting more fundraisers to add features to the temporary facility and continue fundraising for a permanent area.

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Deane said that EssexÕ s Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, is on board in developing a future location. In the meantime, the temporary site is Ò thrilling and wonderful to have,Ó she said. Ò ItÕ s a place where we can meet and discuss that future. Ò We love our dogs.

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us happy.Ó Those wishing to bring their dog to the park will have to pack water for their furry friend. Other guidelines handlers are to follow in order to allow their dogs in the Dog Park are posted at the entrance. Dogs must be vaccinated and healthy, owners are responsible for their dogÕ s behavior and must supervise them at all times, and are expected to pick up after them.

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available at MillerÕ s Essex Source for Sports. Area residents can also submit photos for the upcoming 2015 calendar contest. Ò All the fundraisers we have held have been successful,Ó Deane said, adding that the feedback from the community has been positive.

On August 11, The Essex Dog Park Fundraising Committee hosted a dinner at A1 Chinese Food. There, the group was able to raise $1217. To date, the group has raised $7662.24 through various fundraisers and donations.

The Committee is always looking for more volunteers.

Anyone interested can visit the Ò Essex Dog ParkÓ Facebook page, or go to the next meeting at the Essex Civic Centre on September 9.

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Letter to the Editor Does anyone know what happened to the mural just outside the office at the old Essex District High School building?

It really tugs at my heart to see Essex High School torn down. EDHS is a part of my history and my children’s history. I was fortunate enough to work at EDHS for 10 years with our Special Needs kids, so it was like a part of me.

I remember when the staff was asked to vote on whether the mural should be taken down/replaced or whether to keep it, as is. Happily, it remained intact.

I remember when Mr. De Paoli, an art teacher at the school, was asked to do the mural all those years ago.

At the end of the school year, our PALS Department kids, who graduated from our the program after seven years, changed into grad tee-shirts specially made for them and they stood for a final photo in front of that wonderful mural. They did this every year.

I hope that someone thought to hang onto that small part of history at EDHS. Therese Lecuyer

Letter to the Editor I moved into this town a little over a year ago and I have loved almost every minute of it. But the one thing I noticed is there is more in this town about dogs and their owners then there are about kids.

In Colchester there is a splashpad, in

Harrow there is a splashpad, Leamington has a great splashpad and we won’t mention Windsor’s but in Amherstburg there is a splashpad, there is even one in Comber, go figure, but all were doing in Essex Centre is making dog laws and building dog parks.

Why doesn’t Essex Centre have a splashpad ?

Are we ever going to get one in Essex Centre or has this town gone to the dogs.

Skip Hubert

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OFA says it’s time to tighten trespassing on farms

by Keith Currie, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Trespassing on farm property is becoming an increasing annoyance for Ontario farmers. And the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is taking a tough stance with recommended amendments to the Trespass to Property Act. Currently, there is no minimum fine for trespassing on farmland, and a poor process for reimbursing farmers for damages caused by unwanted visitors.

Farm fields are enticing wide open spaces for rural neighbours and visitors straying from designated trails or adjacent land. It’s not uncommon for these uninvited trespassers to ride around farm fields on their ATVs, damaging crops and property, disturbing animals and even posing a threat to the farm’s biosecurity.

The Trespass to Property Act was enacted in 1980 to protect the rights of landowners. The act restricts entry to rural properties and allows compensation for property damages. But the current fines under the act are so low they do nothing to discourage trespassers.

The OFA is recommending two main amendments to the current act – imposing a minimum fine of $500 for trespassing, and broader police enforcements of the act to address farm safety and biosecurity concerns related to trespassing.

The current act has no minimum fine for trespassing, but does specify a maximum of $2,000. And damage

awards are set at $1,000, which doesn’t go very far to repair fences, recover lost or injured animals, compensate for lost crop yields due to damage or fix damage to barns and farm buildings. The OFA is requesting the ceiling on damage awards be increased to $25,000, the current ceiling for Small Claims Court.

And the low level of enforcements when offenders are caught and charged means farmers are often on the hook for damages.

By adding minimum fines and increasing damage awards, the OFA also hopes to elevate the seriousness of this trespassing situation with regional law enforcers.

Biosecurity is

becoming an increasing concern on farms, where the spread of plant and animal diseases is a continuous threat. When unwanted visitors enter farm property on foot or ATVs, they could unknowingly carry a much bigger nuisance than trespassing, spreading the risk of disease. And that’s a problem with a much bigger price tag than a $1,000 in damages.

The OFA has been working with government and policy makers to amend the Trespass to Property Act since 2005.

We need this act updated to reflect the severity of trespassing and the damages that result from thoughtless or reckless behaviour.

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fund. Just two years later, the school almost closed because teachers had not

been paid in four months.

Mr. H.W. Hall was the longest serving principal,

1926 to 1941, and after he served in WW II, he returned as principal from1945 to 1956.

According to Awender, the athletic field will be ready for the Red Raiders to play in the fall and there are new posts and a new track to go along with it. Ò The actual grass where the track was ripped up is dirt. It will have to be re-seeded so we have to keep people off of it,Ó said Awender.

As far as Phases One and Two being on time, he noted that some of the work is actually ahead of schedule as the cafeteria which was slated to be ready for January, could be ready sometime in October. Ò We had a pretty cold winter and we lost days.

There were maybe 30 lost days but they caught up. I think we are on time now.Ó

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- Old car rivalry We have been doing research on the early years of the car industry and discovered that the Dodge Brothers had a great deal to do with the success of Henry Ford As we thought about those early cars we remembered that the companies had two types; one considered superior to the other. The main ones were the Dodge and the Plymouth as well as the Pontiac and the Chevrolet.

My father always bought a Pontiac, or almost always. His first car was an Oldsmobile but for years he never thought of any other than a Pontiac and he considered it a superior car to its rival, the Chevrolet.

His older brother bought the Chevs.

Dad was the youngest with seven older brothers.

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headed but that hill as you enter Woodstock was on the way.

Uncle FredÕ s Chev sputtered and stalled half way up. It simply did not have the horsepower, or whatever it needed, to take that car of his up the hill. Dad triumphantly sailed past him and up to the top in his Pontiac.

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Ebola Outbreak in Sierra Leone - An Update on Maforeka School supported by the Essex Family of Schools In January 2010, the Essex Family of Schools, led by retired EDHS teacher, John Garinger and the Essex Red Raiders, rallied together to build a school for children in Maforeka, Sierra Leone, Africa. A lightning fast fundraising effort was the result, and in an astonishingly short period of time the school was built. By July 2010, the school was up and ready to receive students.

The Maforeka School, called the Red Raider Learning Centre, is one of ten schools in Sierra Leone that fall under the Schools For Salone umbrella. Schools For Salone is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, that is dedicated to rebuilding schools in Sierra Leone destroyed during a 10-year long civil war.

Since 2010, the Essex Family of Schools has continued to support the Red Raider Learning

Centre in Maforeka, annually raising money for school supplies, helping with operational costs and through other projects.

Sierra Leone is one of five African countries that have been hit by a recent Ebola epidemic that has killed over 1500 people. The epidemic has affected harvests and food prices are soaring in the region. In an effort to contain the epidemic, restrictions have been placed on movement and areas have been quarantined.

Education is an important factor in containing the disease and this is where the Essex Family of Schools has played a crucial role in Maforeka. By helping educate teachers, they have saved lives.

There have been no reported cases of Ebola in the Maforeka community, or any of the communities where Schools For Salone

has schools, as health education efforts have taken place in all those communities.

All the teachers at the Maforeka school are certified by the Sierra Leone Ministry of Education.

Through Schools For Salone, funds were sent to the communities to purchase sanitation and hygiene materials for all the schools. The start of school has postponed at the Red Raiding Learning Centre in Maforeka until October. An upcoming pasta-dinner fundraiser will help install solar lighting at the school, so the students can use the library at night.

One of the major challenges facing Sierra Leone families is the ever-rising cost of food with a bag of rice now costing from $95 to $105.

This is an impossible price for many, as most families live off $1 to $2 a day. Special funds have been sent to provide bags of rice to the families of students and teachers.

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The following is a report from Michaella who lives in Freetown, Sierra Leone, a city of 1.4 million people.

Michaella (or Mickee) is supported by the Essex Family of Schools who helps fund her program, Ò MichaellaÕ s Dream.Ó Mickee is a survivor of the 10-year civil war and is trying to help the 10,000 homeless children in Freetown.

They generally range in age from 10 to 12 years old. Some have turned to prostitution. They require medical care, counseling, etc. Mickee works to get these children the help and care they need.

Here is her report (as she wrote it): At the Mercy of Ebola The sheer novelty of the disease in these parts made it a sensation that

not even the sighting of an UFO could have done.

Of course, there had been diseases leading to death before Ð malaria, cholera, meningitis Ð but who ever heard of an illness with simple symptoms of fever and diarrhea, which has no cure?

This skepticism aided the current scale of the spread. For one thing there was always a deep grassroots distrust of the government, and

the emergence of the disease eagerly provoked a variety of dangerous conspiracy theories.

Health workers were resented and in many areas attacked in the belief that they came with the disease. In other areas it was a belief that the disease was a curse from witches and could only be cured by juju doctors. The result was

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that people refrained from bringing out their sick for treatment.

Then there was the socio-cultural factor.

Traditional burials involve a great deal of personal contact with the dead Ð washing of the body and in exceptional occasions, bathing with and drinking of the water. There is also the inevitable culture of a normal handshake (with both the healthy and the sick) and the rare habit of

hand washing. All these facilitated quick spread.

It took the death of Dr. Khan, a leading figure in the fight against the epidemic, to awaken public consciousness.

But with awareness came extreme fear of death that kept sick people from seeking treatment.

Government responded by quarantining every Ô suspected caseÕ .

This worsened the matter for people with the most common illnesses

were rounded up and taken to treatment centers where they ended up contracting the virus.

Also, with all health centers closed many with otherwise treatable diseases have died unattended.

Currently the virus has been confirmed in 13 out of the 14 districts of Sierra Leone, with Kailahun and Kenema as quarantined epicenters.

Freetown has relative low prevalence but it has its share of quarantined houses and areas, which seem to be growing.

There is scarcely anyone in Sierra Leone who has not lost someone to Ebola. People have lost seven, eight, nine family members. The rate at which this disease is killing people is unprecedented.

Personally, IÕ m in Freetown but my family and some of my friends are stranded in Kenema.

IÕ m frustrated that I can do little to help except pray for them.

The government has come up with multifaceted measures to combat the menace.

Social life has been reduced to near nothing,

which is a nightmare of its own. No gathering of all kinds: no markets, no cinemas, no sports, no nightclubs. Even friends cannot meet except by social media. As far as Ebola is concerned those measures have proved of little power. The buses and taxis are Ô necessary evilsÕ that have been allowed to continue with restrictions but so far we have escaped contact only by GodÕ s grace.

Those restrictions donÕ t work. Government has ordered drivers to limit the number of passengers with a compensation of reduction in fuel price.

But the promise has not been fulfilled and as usual passengers are crammed like tin fish.

Two days ago I was in a taxi and a woman behind me, a nurse, was talking on the phone recounting to her friend a story about how she narrowly survived being infected by an unsuspected patient. According to her, she was attending to the man when he suddenly

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vomited blood all over her and she had to rush to take a shower. I couldnÕ t help wondering if this woman had caught the virus and if so, what would be the fate not only of those who live with her but also the passengers who shared the taxi seat with her in such tight and sweaty vehicle.

Apart from this there are the skyrocketing prices of food material. Prices have gone up by more than 50% and are still climbing. Stigmatization is also rife. People now wear hand gloves, and commuters in public transport fight over body contact.

There is a growing feeling of despair among Sierra Leoneans.

The entire country is effectively in quarantine.

And there is bound to be an escalation. With all borders closed and airlines in and out of the country banned, this is a big problem for a poor nation that came out of a protracted war not long ago. Apart from economic

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It has also declared that even with things working normally, it would take at least six months to get the outbreak under control. With the current isolation and with the scourge continuing its rate of devastation (if not doubling it), what will become of Sierra Leone in six months?

One cannot help the feeling that we are being abandoned to our fate of certain death. One old man I spoke to called it the apocalypse. Ò In a year the country will be history,Ó he said.

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South Buxton Raceway - Results from around the track

by Mike Bennett Race fans and his fellow drivers knew it was just a matter of time before Mario Toniolo would win a feature race. That time, came on Saturday night when Toniolo posted his first victory in his 10 years driving in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds class.

“Wow, 10 years in the Mods … it’s been a long time coming,Ó the Belle River native said after climbing out of his winning car in Victory Lane.

Toniolo took the lead from Essex’s Gerald Martin on the second lap and held off eight-time track champion Jim Dale Jr. of Shrewsbury over the final 19 laps. The two battled door-to-door for several laps, with Dale Jr. twice taking the lead after restarts through turns one and two but Toniolo battled back both times to regain the lead on the bottom of three and four. Daniels got by Dale Jr. with to laps to go as their side-by-side battle allowed Toniolo to open a little gap as he took the checkered.

It has been a breakout year for Toniolo,

as the veteran driver has 13th top-five finishes in 17 features, including two seconds and four third-place finishes.

His turnaround season, however, has been overshadowed by Leamington’s Joel Dick, who has 10 feature wins and has been atop the point standings since opening night. Toniolo, who has been second in the standings since May 10, reduced the deficit to 124 points with two race nights remaining in the season.

While a points title is all but out of the question, Toniolo remained confident he was going to earn his elusive first Modified feature win because of his consistency and solid runs all year.

“Tonight, I was confident about halfway through, I said this ‘one’s mine, I’m not giving it up. I was tired of being the bridesmaid, tonight I’m the bride,” Toniolo said, with a smile.

Dick finished fifth, followed in order

by Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano, Tilbury’s J.J. Beaulieu, Merlin’s Joe Brosseau and Windsor’s Dan McIntyre. Martin came home 11th with Wheatley’s Justin

Mario Toniolo, of Belle River, after his first career Modified feature win.

Mills 12th. Dick won the heat and dash preliminary races as he leads all South Buxton drivers with 21 checkered flags.

Chatham’s Gregg Haskell won his father Rick Haskell’s memorial race in dramatic fashion. Haskell led the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models feature with two laps to go but fell back to third on a restart. However, Chatham drivers Brad Authier and Jim Jones crashed coming out of the final turn on the last lap, allowing Haskell to go from third place to Victory Lane and an emotional trophy presentation.

It was the eighth annual memorial race for the long-time track worker, who died at the age of 51 in 2007, and the first win by one of Haskell’s three racing sons. Patrick Haskell, of Chatham, finished sixth and Jason Haskell, of Ridgetown, finished 11th after leading the first six laps. Tilbury’s Paul Rivait

finished seventh.

Grande Pointe’s Tyler Lozon won his second Tirecraft Sport Stocks feature, with Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse posting his second straight runner-up finish.

Merlin’s Steve Shaw, Kingsville’s Rob Young and rookie Dillon Moody, of Essex, rounded out the top five.

Chatham’s John Pinsonneault inherited the lead in the Tirecraft MiniMods feature with eight laps to go when Cottam’s Rob Quick broke while leading and went to post his fifth win of the year.

Kingsville’s Larry Hart and 14-yearold Dylan Wolters finished fourth and fifth, with Merlin’s Jody Mason sixth, DeSerrano eighth and Windsor’s Gerald Underwood 10th. Quick finished 17th.

Blenheim’s Shawn Hope won his fifth Autotech Bombers feature in the last seven weeks. Merlin’s Cale Johns was second.

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Leamington singer/songwriter has three songs in Hall of Fame

Leamington’s Bob Kelly has three songs in the Country Hall of Fame.

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by Sylene Argent For around 60 years, LeamingtonÕ s Bob Kelly has strapped on his trusty six-sting to provide entertainment to anyone who wanted to listen, while writing county as well as county gospel songs about life and living. He was recently honoured to learn three of the around 200 tunes he has written over the expanse of his career have been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Kelly explained he submitted these songs, complete with lyrical song sheets and a recording, to the Country Music Hall of Fame Board of Directors to examine and determine if they would be placed in that facility. He was humbled and honoured to find out that decision would be in his favour. That decision was made last Septmeber. It took the Board of Directors three months to make that decision.

The three songs that are now a part of the County Music Hall of Fame are Ò Tribute to Maybelle Cart-

er,Ó Ò DonÕ t Let Tradition Die,Ó and Ò Country Music Hall of Fame.Ó To KellyÕ s knowledge, he is the only country songwriter in the area with this honour.

He got the idea for Ò DonÕ t Let Tradition Die,Ó when he heard an entertainer say, Ò Turn the lights out in Nashville,Ó at the end of his set at the Grand Ole Opry. The song is about keeping the lights on in Nashville and keeping the country music tradition alive.

Kelly has been playing music for a long time. He began his musical career in his hometown in New Brunswick. At the age of 14, he began to write his own songs, in the style of one of his county music artist idols, Hank Williams Sr. He came to the Essex County region in 1965 when he got out of the army. Ò I like to entertain,Ó Kelly said from his living room, thumbing through a thick songbook that contains the tunes he has composed. Though, he admits, when it comes time to take

to the stage, he plays from memory.

Kelly has performed all over North America. In 2010 he performed at the Calgary Stampede and was honoured there in 2013.

He has played in Nashville at many venues. On June 6, he performed at the Country Music Festival in Nashville. He has also performed at the Nashville Palace. Kelly explained that is where country artist Randy Travis started his career. He was also invited to be a regular guest on the show Ò 3 Doors Down,Ó which was a country music showcase. He has also played at countless other charity events and other functions, sometimes with his wife Shirley Affleck.

Kelly is also a tour guide for MaeÕ s travel, looking after people on their bus trips.

Back in New Brunswick, Kelly began getting attention for his musical prowess on a Saturday evening radio show called Hay Shaker Hoedown on a radio station near his hometown. In his career,

Kelly has produced three CDs and four cassettes all containing his own original music. He still plays shows, and especially enjoys playing for nursing homes.

Kelly sings about life, but also likes to give plugs for Canada and most of its provinces. One song he has written called Ò Banks of the MiramichiÓ was about his hometown, which still gets radio play in New Brunswick. He has another tune called Ò Canada ProudÓ and another called Ò Old Saskatchewan.Ó Still on his bucket list is to sing and play his guitar at the Grand Ole Opry.

Kelly will perform at the Essex RetireesÕ Social Club with a bluegrass group from September to May, starting on September 9 and 23. Everyone is welcome to attend. Ò I love being a part of music and to be able to entertain,Ó Kelly said, adding he enjoys performing and meeting so many other music lovers and performers in is travels.

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MiltonÊA .ÊM ooreÊ Ò TonyÓ Sept.15, 1935 - Sept.4, 2013 One year has passed and not a day goes by that we do not think of you and wish you were here.

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Love and remembered by Cecil, Bill, Ken, Barb, and family

(September 10, 2013) You left without warning, leaving hearts filled with pain How we miss you, your smiling face But though you are gone from amongst us, You walk beside us every day And in our hearts you always remain.

Loved by your family, friends and all who knew you.

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Ouellette, art- 68 years, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.

Beloved husband of Joanne ZarlengaOuellette. Loving and dedicated father of Meghan, Derek, Kyle, and Jessica. Dear brother of Linda Sutherland (the late James), Dennis Ouellette (Pat), Ann Vanderbeck (Ed), Terrance Ouellette, Laura KIimecki (the late Walter), and the late Thomas Ouellette (Mabel). Brother-in-law of Anna Policella (Harold), Mary McLarty (Peter), and Dina Corlett (Rob). Son of the late Leon and the late Stella Ouellette and son-in-law of the late Domenico and the late Rosina Zarlenga. Art will be missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and the dog, Blizzard. Art was owner/operator of Professional Property Management for many years. Art will be missed by many co-workers and friends. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, September 1, 2014. Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Joseph’s Church, 310 Sherk Street, Leamington on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Entombment Erie Memorial Gardens.

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Ducharme, ronald richard - Passed away peacefully into God’s loving arms with his family by his side on August 28, 2014 at 68 years of age. Beloved husband of 44 years to Rollande (nee Fournier). Dear father of David and wife Maggie Ducharme, Denise and husband Donald Garant, Danielle and husband Mathew Hall. Son of the late Bernard and Felicia Ducharme. Treasured Gramps of Alexander and Matthew Ducharme and Marshall Garant. Loved brother of Joan Dowhan (late Bob), Gerald Ducharme (Shelley), Wayne Ducharme (Susan), Shirley Loyer (James), late Neil Ducharme, Patrick Ducharme (Maureen), Rosanne Campbell (Reg), Kathy Fantuz (Max) and Margaret Bernard (late Gord). Brother-in-law of Robert Fournier (Julie) and Michael Fournier (Jenny). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ron retired from Chrysler’s after 38 years of service. Following retirement he enjoyed a position with the Essex County Library for 10 years. Ron was an active member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish where he enjoyed doing maintenance around the church and singing in the Sunday and funeral choirs. He was a 39 year member of the Knights of Columbus – Holy Name Council # 3305 (PGK); Father Alvin P. Marentette Assembly # 2097. Ron served on the Committee of Adjustment with the Town of Essex. He was also a Past President with the Essex County Steam and Gas Museum Inc. Visitation for Ron was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S, Essex). Interment followed at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Donations may be made to Transition to Betterness (T2B) or In Your Jeans Campaign. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

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PreKuPec, michael - Feb. 21, 1959 – aug. 31, 2014. In memory of a life so beautifully lived, of a heart so deeply loved. With the heaviest of hearts we announce that after a long and courageous fight against cancer our dear Mike passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Devoted husband and soulmate to Cathy (nee Kriz) and proudest father to the joys of his life Greg and wife Elizabeth and Matt and wife Sowmya. Beloved son of Anna and Marijan Prekupec, son-in-law of Joe Kriz and the late Claire, brother of Kathy Pelzek and husband Dean and brother-in-law of Paul Kriz and wife Dani. Special uncle to Danielle, Amanda, Justin and Jordan. We were blessed to have had Mike in our lives for 55 years. Although he will be so very deeply missed, treasured memories will keep Mike alive forever in our hearts. The world was a better, kinder, gentler more loving place because of him. Mike was a long-time member of CAW Local 200. He retired from Ford last year after 37 years of dedicated service. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Arrangements have been entrusted to WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Main Chapel) 1700 Tecumseh Rd. East. Family and friends are invited to gather at Our Lady of Mount verses Carmel Catholic Church (4401 Mt. Royal Dr. Memorial at Cousineau availableRd.) at in Windsor on Saturday September 6, 2014 from 10:00a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 11:00a.m. with Father Mike Parent officiating. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In kindness and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family so they can be directed to charity and scholarship funds of their choice. Online condolences may be shared at www. windsorchapel.com Memorial ______________________________________________________ verses

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available BaKer, Irene (nee Varga) - A resident of Woodslee, Irene Baker passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at the Leamington District Memorial Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. She was born in verses Leamington and was the daughter of the late available at Dezzo and Emerenc Varga. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Baker (1997). Loving mother to Robin Baker (Liza), Tamara Stasko (Ken) and Gary Baker (Lorrie). Proud Grandmother Memorial to Chris Stasko (Andrea),verses Steven Stasko, Amanda available Stasko, Jonathan Baker, Araden Baker, Jamie Ashton (Bob), Adam Baker (Jennifer), Brodie Baker (Jessie Fram), Jordan Pope, Courtney Ashton, Brody Ashton and Andrea Baker. Dear sister and sister-in-law to many siblings. Irene was a proud member of the Woodslee United Church for many years. Family and friends were received at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519 776-4233) on Monday September 8, 2014, as well on Tuesday, September Memorial verses available 9, 2014. Interment followed at Woodslee United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be shared at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.

What’s Going On SEPTEMBER 6 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING - at 9 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34. For info: 519-738-3476.

SEPTEMBER 6 - THE ESSEx SOIL AND CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION’S TWILIGHT TOUR at 9335 Lakeshore Rd 303, Stoney Point. For info: 519 776-5209.

SEPTEMBER 7 - UMEI’S ANNUAL FISH FRY FUNDRAISER - Sunday, September 7, 11:30 am - 1 pm. For info: 519-326-7448 or office@umei.ca.

SEPTEMBER 7 - WELCOME BACK SUNDAY- Praise time at 10:15am at Essex United Church. Guest soloist: Calvin Batten. Everyone welcome!

SEPTEMBER 13 - LIVING PROOF LIVE SIMULCAST WITH BETH MOORE- At First Baptist Church Kingsville, 58 Division Street North, 8:45am. Info: 519-733-4144.

SEPTEMBER 13 - ESSEx FOODBANK FRENZY AT NO FRILLS ESSEx - Hosted by Caleb Brockman. 53 Arthur Ave., Essex.

SEPTEMBER 13 - VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW - At the Maidstone Bicenttenial Museum, 1093 Puce Rd. From 11am-3pm. For info: 519-819-5318.

SEPTEMBER 14 - ROTARY CLUB OF COTTAM 52ND ANNUAL HORSE SHOW & FALL FESTIVAL - At Ridgeview Park, Cottam. 8am-4pm.

SEPTEMBER 24 - THE ESSEx & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at 7:30pm. Susan Dajezak Serenity Lavender Farms, plant & seed expert.

SEPT. 26 - K OF C McGregor (9560 Walker Rd.) CHARITY CHICKEN & RIB DINNER. Call for more information or tickets, 519 -726-5201 SEPTEMBER 27-28 - Erie Shores Quilter’s Guild QUILT SHOW “A Quilter’s Legacy” at U.M.E.I. (614 Mersea Rd.6, Leamington) Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4.

SEPTEMBER 27-28 - 39TH ESSEx-KENT CAGE BIRD SOCIETY SHOW - at the Fogolar Furlan Club, Udine Building - For info: (519) 727-3766 or d.sylvestr@gmail.com.

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EvEnts _____________________ BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT 1-tf _____________________ BUYING SCRAP GOLD. CASh $$$ in.

Friday, Sept. 19th at the Essex Retirees Centre, 32 Russell St., Essex, 9am3pm. Cash for all coins, scrap gold, all gold rings, chains, (even broken gold jewellery), gold teeth, sterling, mint sets, musical instruments, etc. Also buying costume jewellery. Top prices. We simply pay the most. house calls available. Dan Jones B.A.., B.Ed. 519-919-1805. 34-3 _____________________ KITTENAIDE ADOPTION DAY: Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11am-3pm at Petzown (1715 Manning Rd.) Cats & Kittens available.

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EvEnts _____________________ “WELCOME BACK SUNDAY” at Essex United Church, Sun., Sept. 7, at 10:30 am with Pastor Jim and guest soloist Calvin Batten. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Praise time at 10:15 am. Come tell us where you have been this summer. Bring something to show us. Cubs, beavers and scouts begin next week [9 and 10].

Junior Choir meet next Wed. at 3:30. All kids are invited to sing! Next Sunday we begin the season of Creation. Campfire on September 12th. Join us for a hot dog!

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_____________________ WANTED productive land to buy, rent or sharecrop. Top prices paid. Call Dennis today @ R. Rivest Farms Ltd. 519-7966691.

1-tf _____________________ WANTED: Farmland to rent or share crop.

Competitive rates. Dent Farms. Call Daryn: 519-818-4995.

3-tfn _____________________ FOR SALE: 2 Furrow White Plow and 3 Furrow White Plow. Both A-1. Call 519798-1110.

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vEhIclEs _____________________ FOR SALE: 2002 Chrysler Sebring.

New brakes, plugs, starter and battery.

Newer lower ball joints and drive belts.

Includes safety and e-test. Dependable transportation. Asking $4500. 519-7265050.

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hElP WAntED _____________________ hELP WANTED: Full time labourer work.

Minimum wage. Call 519-969-6776 for more information.

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sERvIcEs _____________________ “ON TIME MOvERS” - Are you moving?

Need something picked up or delivered?

Please call Larry or Dave today! 519736-7411 or 519-984-7412.

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FARMInG _____________________ WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501 1-tf

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FOR RENT: 1 bdrm. apartment in Essex.

Fridge & stove. Utilities included. 519776-8977 or 519-981-8784 (cell).

23-tfn _____________________ FOR RENT: Small, clean 2 bdrm house 2 miles from Essex. Available Sept. 1. 2 car garage, no smoking, no pets. $700 + utilities. First & last required. References.

Phone 519-723-4637.

34-2t* _____________________ FOR RENT: 3 bdrm apartment with a basement & 1 bdrm bachelor apartments with yard. 5 min. from Essex. Available Sept. 1st. First & last required. Call 519791-6305.

32-1t* _____________________ FOR RENT: Large, modern 2 bdrm. apt. near Essex. $600/month. No pets. 519839-5582. Available Nov.1st.

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Municipal Act, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 8, 2014, at 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, Ontario. The tenders will be opened in public on the same day at 3:05 p.m. local time at 419 Notre Dame, Council Chambers, Belle River, Ontario.

Description of Land: 1. Lot 11 Plan 1459 Rochester; Lakeshore, in the Town of Lakeshore, in the County of Essex, Province of Ontario.

1339 Lange Avenue, 50.00 FR, Roll # 3751.600.000.10500.0000; PIN 750500297(LT).

Minimum Tender Amount: $ 20,336.55.

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Patti Atkinson Manager of Accounting Services Town of Lakeshore 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, ON, N0R 1A0 519-728-2700 x 249 patkinson@lakeshore.ca www.lakeshore.ca

Fax: 519.776.4014

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FOR sAlE _____________________ FOR SALE: Full size Ultramatic Bed. Complete with headboard, heating pad, and vibrator. Large chest freezer, and full cabinet stereo. All three in good working condition. 519-839-5123 (after 6pm).

35-1t* _____________________ FOR SALE: Sears KENMORE 22 cu. ft. bottom freezer refrigerator, white, $400 obo; BRADA upright 10 cu. ft. freezer, white, $100; DAWES, English, handmade frame, man’s light-weight, multi-speed Racing Cycle $175 and Lady’s PEUGOT Sports Cycle, multispeed $125; CANOE - heavy duty fibre glass, full size $200 obo; Ladies English/ Italian FAShION ShOES - new all leather, wide variety of colours, sizes 9, 9 1/2, 10, $50 per pair. Phone 519-736-8640. 35-1t* _____________________

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_____________________ PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS for ALL AGES - Enjoy the gift that lasts a lifetime- music. Individualized lessons that are both enjoyable and educational.

RCM Exam/Theory preparation or for fun. With 25 years experience as a private musical instructor/ director/ accompanist/performer, I can offer a wide perspective of music styles (Classical, Popular, Contemporary, Christian) with extensive expertise and musical insight. For rates and availability, please call Lou-Anne Mayville, at 51934-6t* 776-7990. _____________________

REAl EstAtE _____________________ FOR SALE: 1 ACRE BUILDING LOT at North Talbot, near Manning. $149,900. Water is in and paid for. 45ft culvert to be installed at seller’s expence. Call Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty.

519-817-8891. _____________________49-tf Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891.

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hElP WAntED _____________________ FARM WORKER: harvesting Apples. Mid Sept. to mid Nov. Must be physically fit (able to work from a ladder, lift heavy boxes, etc.) Available to work 6-7 days per week in various weather conditions.

Minimum wage rate, paid by cheque.

Must have valid S.I.N. #. Send resume to Wrightland Farm, 890 Bell Rd. RR1, harrow, On. N0R1G0. _____________________ hELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.

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DRIvERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336.

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6673 Highway #3 This 4 bedroom 1 ½ bath brick home features hardwood floors and radiant heat, full basement and sits on 1 Acre lot with mature trees.

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Tim McGuire, Sales Representative Res. 519-723-4660 or Bus. 519-735-6015.

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ServiceS _____________________ WILL BABYSIT - Babysitter Course Certified teenager will babysit daytime hours in month of August IN MY HOME, 2 km outside of Essex on the Arner Townline. I am great with kids, have a pool, trampoline, and space to run. Call Emily 519-776-9484 29-tfn

ServiceS _____________________ 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.

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LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED, LICENSED TECHNICIANS IN ALL FIELDS Immediate positions available. Benefits and pension. Must forward resume with references, school transcript and MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) to: Mail or Drop-off: 238 Talbot Street W. Leamington, ON N8H 1P1 Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca Fax: 519-326-3632

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ServiceS _____________________ KENNETH YArd WOrKS - Mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. fully licensed and insured. free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-9820362.

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ServiceS _____________________ CONNIE’S CLEANINg SErvICE - 15 yrs of house cleaning experience. Excellent references. police clearance. please call Connie for a free quote today! 519-8394070 or cell 519-562-1179.

34-3t* _____________________ ErrANdS & HOuSEKEEpINg for SENIOrS. Licensed and police Clearanced. Call Julie’s Errands & deliveries at 519-8186692 to discuss your needs. www. juliesend.com 31 - 1em _____________________

YArD SALe _____________________ gArAgE SALE: MOvINg - Lots of items for sale. 241 Laird Avenue., Essex. 47 Wilson Ave., Essex. Saturday and Sunday, from 9 to 12.

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YArD SALe _____________________ YArd SALE: 79 Centre Street, Essex.

Multi-family, end of summer Yard & Bake Sale. Everything must go. friday & Saturday, Sept. 5 & 6. (rain date Sept. 7)

fLEA MArKET / BAKE SALE / BEACHWIdE YArd SALE at Lake Erie Country Club (next to Holiday Beach) Sat., Sept. 6, 9am-1pm Something for Everyone!

35- 1t* _____________________ YArd SALE: 49 Lapointe St. furniture and household goods, etc. Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9am-2pm.

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KAHL rECYCLINg - We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-326-8559. Cell: 519-322-8305.

11-tfn _____________________ MIKE’S pAINTINg & drYWALL rEpAIr Interior, Exterior, Mudding, Taping, Trim.

13 years exp. Seniors 10% discount. Call Mike for free estimate at 519-776-9445.

34-tfn _____________________ MIKE’S LAWN CuTTINg - offering ground keeping, yard maintenance and small handyman jobs for seniors within the town of Essex. Low rates. 519-9905325. (Essex) 28-10t*

• Temporary Administrative Assistant. This is a full time temporary position to replace an absent bargaining unit employee for a period of approximately 13 months.

For further details please visit our website at www.lakeshore.ca/residentservices/employment opportunities. Interested and qualified applicants must submit their resume by September 12, 2014, in person at the municipal office or by mail to the Town of Lakeshore, Attention: Carol Nussey, Human Resource Coordinator, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River ON N0R 1A0. E-mail applications should be sent to jobs@lakeshore.ca. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line.

WANTeD _____________________ CASH pAId for scrap cars and trucks. free removal. please phone: 519-776-9237 or 519-791-5046.

1-tfn _____________________ YArD SALe _____________________ INvENTOrY BLOWOuT of dollar Store / Bargain Barn stock needs to go. One day only Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10-2 at Essex Home Hardware, 47 Wilson Ave., Essex.

Make an offer!

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Property & Household Auc on Sale Saturday, September 13 at 9:30 am

• Part Time Customer Service Representative at the Multi Use Recreation Facility recently named as the Atlas Tube Centre.

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TUNNEL B.B.Q. AUCTION SALE Wed., Sept. 10th @ 9:00 A.M., We will be on Site @ 58 Park St., E. Windsor to assist with the Sale of this Windsor Icon. Included in the Sale: Contents of Kitchen, Coolers, Freezers, Office, Dining Rooms & Bar Area, 16’ Bar, Signs, Misc. Items in Upper Level & Basement Area + Related Items from their other Former Locations + 3 Vehicles.

Due to the amount of Items to be Sold a Tent will be set up.

For Listing w/Pic’s & Terms visit: www.richardlavinauctions.com RICHARD LAVIN AUCTIONS INC. (519) 735-3070

ESTATE Saturday Sept. 6th at 9:00 A.M. At the Community Center in Comber Selling the living Estate of Dr. Ko & Mary Lai of Windsor plus additions.

Large quantity of signed Art incl. oils, water colours, prints, etc.; Collection of early Porcelain Signs; Cir. 1880 Grandfather Clock & other clocks; Antique Fire Arms; Carved Antique Furniture; Early Cupboards; Glassware, China, Coins & Paper Money; Jewellery; woodworking tools; etc.

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519-776-4255 Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We warmly welcome everyone to join us for worship this Sunday morning at 10:30 am. Rev. Frank Staples will inspire us with his powerful weekly message and the Ministry of Music will be provided by our Senior Choir. As always, coffee and fellowship will follow the service and all are invited to stay.

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all who are ill or shut-in. If you know of anyone that our church family could support, please contact our office at 519-738-4223.

Our thanks is extended to The Harrow United Church - AOTS Club members and the many other volunteers who worked faithfully at this year’s Harrow Fair Pie Tent! We also thank our many loyal friends who visited the tent and supported us by purchasing some pie!

The Senior Choir has once again resumed weekly rehearsals under the talented leadership of John Woodbridge. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday at 7:30 pm and anyone interested in joining this fun and dedicated group is most welcome! Please contact John at 519-738-2429.

To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, please visit us at: www.harrowunited.org.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as we welcome Pastor Aaron Thompson, who will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea.

GEMS and Cadets begin their season on Monday, September 8, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 – 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through bible studies and games.

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Karen Billing, wife of Essex’s own WWII Spitfire Pilot Jerry Billing, plays as part of the House Party Band. The music entertainment was part of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee’s fundraising pasta dinner held at the Essex Legion on Saturday evening. This event was held in support for the Spitfire memorial monument to honour the around 400 Essex County Airmen.

by Sylene Argent The Ò Ground CrewÓ and “Spitfire Squadron” were busy hosting a pasta dinner fundraiser at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) on Saturday evening.

Along with the dinner, the night was met with live, local entertainment. Ò ItÕ s a full house,Ó Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee member Suzanne Allison said of the pasta dinner fundraiser.

She was happy with the turnout, as the proceeds will help erect a replica Spitfire monument that will have a wingspan of 36Õ 10Ó . This monument will honour the around 400 Essex County Airmen who have served their country, including EssexÕ s own WWII Spitfire pilot, Jerry Billing. This monument will be painted like the Spitfire that Billing flew on D-Day. She thanked the long list of volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to prepare and serve dinner and perform endless other tasks to ensure the evening was a success. She also thanked the musicians, including House Party Band (which BillingÕ s wife Karen is a part of), Todd Porter-Ò Anything Bows,Ó and The Rock Farm Band, who provided the eveningÕ s

entertainment for free.

Allison said that unfortunately The Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee was recently

notified it was unsuccessful in obtaining a Trillium grant for this project. It was hoped these funds would have helped pay for items such as the granite stone and engraving for the monument. This was disappointing to the Committee, but other future fundraisers will be held in the future.

The Spitfire monument is now in Essex, Allison said. The plan is to parade the monument to the Heritage Gardens on September 14. A crane will be waiting at the park, which is situated between the Essex Legion and the historic Essex Railway Station, to place it on its plinth at that time. The community is invited to come celebrate the project at this event.

A dedication ceremony is planned for September 21 at 2 p.m. Allison is looking forward to honouring Air Force veterans with this ceremony. Everyone is invited to attend.

A public open house will be held on Sunday, September 7, from Noon to 4 p.m. This will allow the community and project supporters an opportunity to see the Spitfire monument fully assembled at the Essex Memorial Arena.

Allison said she is thrilled the community understands the importance of this project and has been so supportive.

The Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee is a subcommittee of the Southern Ontario Military Muster (SOMM) group.

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Kingsville’s Kyle Bechard shows off his 1964 Ford Galaxie. His grandfather gave him this classic vehicle, and he is proud to show it off.

by Sylene Argent There were plenty of stories to share on Sunday as the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village hosted its annual Fall Festival of Cars show in the Heritage Village.

Over 300 car enthusiasts buckled up and headed to the Museum to display

their vintage, classic, and unique vehicles at the show, many parking under a tree and enjoying the shade.

While the owners of the vehicles shared information about their cars with spectators and auto-enthusiasts, the judges assessed the entries to determine who would take home the

top prizes. The Best in Show award went to Leo and Pat Levack for their Õ 67 Beaumont. The Best Original vehicle went to Cyril Papineau for his Õ 68 Mustang. And the Best Modified Vehicle award was presented to P.J. Romano for his 1972 Opel GT. Each of Continued on Page 19

CTMHV volunteer Marc Lafreniere congratulates P.J. Romano on winning Best Modified, Andy Salusny for winning 1st runner up for best original, Cyril Papineau for winning Best Original, and Pat Levack for winning Best in Show with their vehicles during the Fall Festival of Cars show on Sunday.

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Transportation Museum hosts fall car show... these first place winners received a $100 cash prize and a hardcopy of the three-book volume of the history of the automobile.

The CTMHV also selected a runner up in the Best Original category, which went to Andy Salusny for his 1971 Dodge Charger, and the runner up in the Best Modified went to a 1953 Chevrolet pickup.

These runner up winners received $50 and a

softcopy of the same book series.

CTMHV ViceChairperson Mickey Moulder was happy with the turnout.

The show included a large automotive flea market, which Moulder said is the largest this side of Bothwell. There was also a car corral where those interested in selling their vehicles had a chance to display them to potential buyers.

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to be a success, Moulder said, because there is plenty to do. Also, there are many volunteers and event supporters.

During the show, the CTMHV sold tickets for its 2014 raffle, which will be drawn later this year. The prize is a 25th anniversary 1978 Corvette. This raffle, and the proceeds from the show, will help the Museum continue to support its Children’s Education Program.

On Sunday, August 24, the CTMHV celebrated its 60th anniversary with community supporters.

Local musicians Crystal Gage and Ryan St. Denis played while around 200 attendees enjoyed a full course roast beef dinner.

“It was fabulous.

We had the best time,” Moulder said. He noted that the CTMHV began in 1954 when a car club from Windsor purchased 46 acres on the Arner Townline. Around a

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decade ago, another 54 acres was added to the Museum property.

The CTMHV continues to operate today as a registered charity with the hard work of dedicated volunteers, he said. The Museum is always looking for more volunteers. Anyone interested is urged to contact the museum.

The CTMHV will continue to be a busy place in the near future. On September 20-21 it will

host its fall flea market.

And on September 28, it will host a Gun Show that will feature historical, military, hunting, and fishing items.

For more information about the Museum or to learn about upcoming events visit: www.ctmhv. com.

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Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett We invite you to join us for Family Worship led by Lt. Kristen Gray every Sunday at 11 a.m. You are welcome to share your prayer concerns at our Sunday Prayer Meeting at 10 a.m.

Following the service on Sept. 7th, we will resume our monthly potluck luncheons. Bring your favorite dish and join us for fellowship and food.

SA Connections starts again on Sept.9th every Tuesday from 10 -1. “Summer Conversations” is the theme of our first program.

Men and women of all ages and preschoolers are invited to enjoy meeting new friends and taking part in interesting and fun activities, as well as a free lunch.

Messy Church starts on Thurs. Sept. 11th from 6- 8 p.m. with “The Sower” as the theme of our Bible Story, crafts and activities.

Families with kids of all ages are welcome to join us for a free family style dinner and a new way of experiencing church on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

We are in need of volunteers to help prepare the meals for our 2 programs. If you are willing to participate in either one, please call the church office at 519- 776-4628.

Essex United Church We learned about the experiences of Paul the Apostle with Jim Hatt leading us.

Violinist Karen Billing shared her gift of music with us.

We are asking everyone 13 years and older who worship here and are part of our faith community to complete the Identity, Mission, and Needs survey. The results will help us look to the future with a foundation of hope and better appreciation of our expectations and opportunities. Beginning August 31, the survey will be available on the website until September 21. It is a secure and confidential website. Russ Phillips assured us if you are computer shy and prefer the paper form or if you have questions or need assistance to contact him at 519-776-7308. He is receiving e-mail at thuthel@bel.net. The success of the survey depends on your participation.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Our Parish Council is doing a Pastoral Planning in the fall.

Please fill out a suggestion card and give them your input and suggestions.

Thursday evening Masses resume on September 11th.

Sunday School resumes on September 7th for 11 am Masses.

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? Contact Fr. Dave. RCIA begins in the Fall.

CWL meet Tuesday, September 9. Executive at 6:30 pm, general at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. An Essex OPP

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The Awakening - A night of Eucharistic Adoration and praise and worship is on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 7-8:30 pm at the church followed by a social in the parish hall.

Our sympathies go out to the families of Tom McCarthy, Priscilla (Voakes) Campbell, and Ron Ducharme, on the passing of their loved ones. May they find peace in the arms of Jesus.

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Cozy Corners -Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our 10am Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15 am and a nursery is available during service.

Last Sunday we welcomed back Linda and John. Thank you to Deanna Quaglia and Margery Reeb for their special music.

We celebrate Welcome Back Sunday on September 7 with the new season of Sunday School beginning. All children are welcome. The Door Greeters next Sunday are Sue and Dennis Russell; Elder on Duty is Margery Reeb and Lock-up is Rick Chauvin.

The first U.C.W. meeting is at 1pm, in the hall, on September 8.

All ladies are welcome.

There is a fundraiser on September 8 for the Haiti Mission Project during lunch or dinner at A-1 Chinese Restaurant.

Olinda-Ruthven is hosting a Broasted Chicken Dinner on Sat., Sept. 13, from 4:30-7pm.

Maidstone Cross Congratulations to Alyssia Vozza and Marco Isabella on their wedding at St. Mary’s church.

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Maidstone Recreation Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Pat at 737-1462. Donations of canned goods will go to the Essex Food Bank. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

The New Coats for Kids Pasta Dinner takes place on Sunday, September 21st at 4:30 p.m. with tickets available after each Mass at the back of the church. Sponsored by the Maidstone and Essex Knights of Columbus councils.

RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process by which a person enters the Catholic faith. If you or someone you know is interested or you haven’t completed your sacraments (First Communion, Confirmation) please see Fr. Moe. RCIA begins on September 18th..

Happy Birthday wishes to Jacob Quinlan, Gerry Lavin, Ed Quinlan, Gary Deehan and Patrick Quinlan.

Please keep in your prayers anyone who is in the hospital, nursing home or shut in and their care givers.

Brooker News Submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us for our 10am Worship Service every Sunday morning with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday School is provided for the children.

Promotion Sunday is on September 21. Tom Collins, from “Faithville and Miss Charity’s Diner” will be our guest. A hot dog bbq will follow the service. Please bring a lawn chair and a salad or dessert to share. Dress for the day will be casual.

Please keep those in our community with health needs and those in nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers.

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Essex Community Services COATS FOR KIDS – We need your help! The annual 2014 campaign is now on. A network of community agencies across Windsor-Essex 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. In Essex, new or used coats can now be dropped off at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7. For more information, please call 519-776-4231. Thank you for your support of this program.

Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Claude Page Restoration House walk-in prayer ministry for those seeking Hope and Healing for physical, emotional needs. Everyone welcome Saturday from 10-1 pm at Woodslee location 2548 County Rd 27.

Riches - Fall Conference 2014 Sept.24-26. 7pm WednesdayFriday and 10am, 2pm Thursday-Friday.

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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for our last Sunday Joint Service with Belle River United Church in Belle River at 10 am.

Coffee and Conversation on Thursdays at 10 am.

A Duet Musical on September 19 at 7:30 pm at Woodslee United Church. Karen Barnes and Peg Leithead will be singing.

A Free Will Offering will be collected. After the Concert you a invited in the hall for refreshments. All are Welcome to attend.

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1970 Malibu hardtop still with original owner

Elsie Barnett poses with pride alongside the 1970 Malibu she bought new on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia over 44 years ago

Elsie Barnett lives with her husband Richard on their farm near Cottam, Ontario, in the heart of Essex County. Parked beside her airplane on their property is a classic car that Elsie has owned since new: “It was over 44 years ago when I purchased my 1970 Malibu hardtop. I was 28 years old at the time. I am the original owner and the car was ordered from the factory the way I wanted it Ð no cowl indicator (air scoop with turn signals) or racing stripes. Just a plain ordinary-looking Malibu. The car has a 350 cubic inch and 250 hp Chevy V8 engine with 2-barrel carburetor. The optional AM-FM radio is factory equipped along with an 8-track player. The colour is Cranberry Red.Ó The Malibu was the fancy version of the Chevelle, a mid-size car introduced by General Motors in 1964. The Chevelle name was discontinued after 1977 but the Malibu remained in production until 1983.

Elsie continues: “My 1970 Malibu arrived at Strait Motors in Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton, on Saturday, February 7, 1970. From there I drove it to my home in St. Peters, Cape Breton. I arrived in Essex County in 1974 and married Richard Barnett.

My Malibu has its home at our farm in Essex County, Ontario.Ó When Elsie bought her car, she fell so much in love with it that she promised herself she would never sell it Ð and she never did! Over the years, wear and tear required that her Malibu be restored. A new rust-free frame from a southern state was a good starting point in bringing the car back to life. The restoration was completed in 2013 and Elsie drives the car on days when the weather is nice. All that remains is the rechroming of the trim pieces that fit the window sills on each side.

When Bill Gay and I arrived to see the car, Elsie had already parked it outside.

It gleamed and glistened in the warm morning sun and looked like it had just rolled off the assembly line. It has been repainted in the original Cranberry Red and the interior also has been redone as original.

Not content with just a Malibu, Elsie wanted her own airplane. She bought hers from Dr. George Bruner and her first flight was over the Detroit River. Since then, she has taken part in many air shows. She showed us a special gas tank at the front of the cockpit that gives Elsie a steady supply of fuel whenever she is flying upside-down!

IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: Ò Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.Ó

again in another loser go home game submitted to EFP Labour Day weekend the Essex against Leamington. Everett B. took the Yellow Mosquito travel baseball team mound in the tilt and did not disappoint.

Fortunately, the defense behind made the trip to Wallaceburg for the OBA him was the best of the year. After two tournament.

On Friday, the boys faced the Essex innings the score was 1-0 Leamington.

Black team under the lights. Bryson D. Leamington scored four runs in the top of supplied solid pitching along with Jake T. the third to go ahead 5-0. In the bottom throwing runners out from the catcherÕ s of the third inning, Luke W., Tyler T. and position. Strong offensive plays by Kole Bryson D. stood on base with one out.

F., Caleb B. and Everett B. provided two With the Leamington coaches sensing run doubles. Luke W.Õ s bases clearing trouble, a pitching change was made. double with three runners on brought the Their relief pitcher was able to get out of Yellow team to victory 21-3. the jam unscathed. Final score was 10-1.

Game 2 was Saturday morning This tournament may not have against a strong Tillsonburg Major team. provided the results the boys were looking Unfortunately the Essex defense was for and the sad faces were proof of that. lacking early in the first inning putting One repeating trait about this team was the team behind 8 runs. Solid pitching when things got tough, the team stuck from Josh J. along with RBIs from Josh J. together and always tried to rally back. and Jake T. and Luke W.Õ s two run double Special thanks to coaches Tim D., Rick off the wall in left center, wrapped up the M., Jamie P. and Chris F. for their time game highlights with a final score of 19-4 and dedication all season to the boys. for Tillsonburg Majors.

Game 3 was Saturday afternoon in a loser go home game against the Tillsonburg Minor team.

Essex exploded in the first inning with seven runs highlighted by a double Two Woodslee Baseball Association teams won from Sam W. Kole F. was throwing heat from OBA championships on the weekend.

In Dorchester, the Rookie team of 8-9 year olds the pitcherÕ s mound. In won the OBA D championship. Having lost to Harrow, the second inning Bryson their County rival, earlier in the tournament, they had to D. and Braydin M. each had two RBIs. Caleb B. beat them twice in the final, which they did in two nail hammered a double off the biters, 6-5 and 6-4.

In Woodstock, the Mosquito Minor team of 10 year wall in right field. Jayce P. olds won the OBA B championship. They lost their first was brought in relief to game Friday night to Ingersoll 5-4 then won six straight, shut down the Tillsonburg bats. Final score was 21-2 beating the same Ingersoll team twice in the final, 12-I with Jack Fuerth being the winning pitcher and 8-5 with for Essex.

Game 4 was Saturday Tanner Caron being the winning pitcher. Earlier, the night under the lights team beat Strathroy, Aurora, Wyoming and St. Thomas.

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Admirals double 73’s 6-3 in pre-season play Seniors beaten twice at OBA tournament medal at the under-13 Canadian baseball championships in London.

Essex’s Josh Hudvagner batted .545 and won a bronze medal with the host team.

• Still with baseball, at the Canadian girls under-16 championships, Essex’s Jessica McPherson came home with a silver Goalie Colin Lauzon of Essex was in net for the LaSalle Vipers on Friday in a pre-season game with the Leamington Flyers. medal as she and the Ontario team fell 13-3 to Quebec.

by Fred Groves McPherson had six It was a tough weekend in hits in the tournament that saw Ontario Niagara Falls for the Essex Seniors. go 5-1 in the preliminaries.

At the Ontario Baseball Association • At the recent ERCA Wet & Wild championship tournament, they Hawk Run several local runners put in dropped their opener 7-6 to Thorold on good performances. Jeremy Parsons of Friday night and despite a gutsy effort Harrow was sixth, Maidstone’s Sherri on Saturday, were edged 8-7 by Bolton Lucier came in 28th, Chris Fuerth of in extra innings.

Woodslee was 29th and Donna Parsons • Former Essex Raven Luke Willson of Harrow finished in 31st. caught a pair of passes for 27 yards • The AKO Fratmen of the Ontario to help the defending Super Bowl Junior Football Conference has got champion Seattle Seahawks to a 41- a huge Essex flavour to it this year.

14 pre-season win over San Diego last Head coach Mike LaChance is a former week. quarterback with the Essex Red Raiders • Essex golfer David Byrne failed to and he has brought along running back make the cut at the Wildfire Invitational Cody McCann, wide receiver Chris in Peterborough as he shot 70 in the first Drouillard, Jr., and defensive tackle round and a 74 in the second.

Dalton Wilkinson. On Saturday, the • Congratulations this week Fratmen beat the Ottawa Sooners 37goes out to Harrow’s Stan Dean and 24. McCann had a touchdown.

McGregor’s Luc Warnock who played • At the Dresden Raceway on for the Ontario team and won a gold Sunday, Must Be Paige, owned by Joseph and Beverly Santarosa of Maidstone won again, this time in the fifth race with a time of 2:01.2. Harness racing returns to Leamington on Sunday.

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by Fred Groves Despite coming back from a two-goal first period deficit, the Essex 73’s were doubled 6-3 by the host Amherstburg Admirals in pre-season Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Hockey League action on Sunday.

The two sides went at it again on Tuesday in Essex and 73’s coach Gil Langlois was looking for better results.

“It was pretty scrambly but I liked our effort. We made some cuts tonight that will make us better for Tuesday,” he said following Sunday night’s loss.

Amherstburg jumped into a quick 2-0 lead but it was 2-1 after 20 minutes as returnee Tyler Scott wheeled-and-dealed out of the corner and spotted a wide-open Drew Hull who one-timed a shot past former 73’s goalie Arren Romeril.

Scott and Hull were on the wings with William Stadder in the middle. It was a combination that the 73’s stuck with all night.

“They are an energy line. Tyler Scott is always that way and he is always around the puck,” said Langlois.

Essex dressed just four returnees for the exhibition game. Along with Scott, there were Andy Gossman, Eric Shaw and Michael Popel.

Besides Hull, Joshua Pope-Ferguson, who played for the Sun County Panthers midgets last season, netted a pair of tallies.

“We played everyone in every situation. Are we happy about losing? No, we are never happy about losing,” said Langlois.

While some decisions are still being made on who will wear the blackorange-and-white this year, between the pipes it

Essex defenceman Matt Zelko (left) moves the puck in Sunday’s pre-season game.

will be Noah Hedrick and Colin Lauzon. Hedrick made 16 saves and Lauzon stopped 13.

“I think they made some good saves but there are some goals they would like back. I am confident that under Brian’s (Spearing) tutelage we will be able to make them better goalies,” said Langlois of the contribution from the team’s goalie coach.

Essex will have many new faces in the lineup this year. Two new goalies along with as many as 10

skaters will be in their first year.

The 73’s power play connected on just one-ofseven chances including an opportunity after Brandon Gyori was hit hard and was late in getting to his feet.

SLAPSHOTS...Amherstburg outshot Essex, 3026...It looks as though forward Phil Janikowski will stick with the Junior Ô BÕ Flyers while defenceman Dan Mainella is with the Windsor Spitfires.

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