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165th Harrow Fair welcomes 75,000 visitors...

this year. She said the Fair’s competitions also had a solid number of entries. “We had good weather. It was perfect for people to come out,” she said. The Harrow Fair has

become a popular fall destination for regional residents. It is a place where those who did not grow up on a farm could learn about agriculture, from how farms grow the food they eat to how cows

this show attracted one the largest Thursday evening crowds to date. Entertainment continued throughout the weekend with Kelly Prescott performing on the Friday evening, Craig Campbell taking to the stage on the Saturday evening, and local classic rock cover band “Leave Those Kids Alone,” which is comprised primarily of youth, taking over the main stage on Sunday afternoon. One of the Harrow Fair events, the Roller Pigeon Contest, was called into question regarding ethics after a video recording the contest emerged on Social Media. The Harrow Fair website notes roller pigeons are

produce milk and chickens produce eggs. The four-day festivity kicked off on Thursday morning as judges assessed submitted entries into a variety of classes, including ones for baked goods, canned goods, seeds, vegetables, photography, and needle art. It continued on throughout the weekend with a horse show, 4-H achievement Days and auctions, parade, and the annual Pie Auction – which raised a recordbreaking $32,000 for the John McGivney Children’s Centre. James Gibb provided the entertainment Thursday evening with his Elvis tribute show. Anger said

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a special breed of pigeon that are known for their acrobatic abilities. “They are the bowling balls of the avian world,” the website states. In the contest, they are judged based on the

distance and number of tumbles they take as their handlers roll them across the grass, the website continues. Anger noted the Harrow Fair did receive phone call complaints of the contest.

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Harrow Pie Auction shatters previous record - $32,210 was raised for the John McGivney Children’s Centre -

Harrow’s own James Gibb, Elvis impersonator extraordinaire, sings “O Canada” prior the Pie Auction last Thursday evening.

by Adam Gault The 165th annual Harrow Fair kicked off last Thursday evening with the 26th Annual Pie Auction, which resulted in a record-breaking $32,210 being raised for the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). Thanks to generous bidders, this year’s Pie Auction shattered last year’s record of $21,895, with all the proceeds going to the longstanding centre to support children and youth with special needs. A total of 65 pies

were auctioned off in the record-setting event. Long-time auctioneer, Jack Morris, who has taken charge off the event since its inception in the early ‘90s, was joined by OPP Constable Sean MacKinnon, who is quickly proving his chops as a guest auctioneer at the venerable event. This year’s recordbreaking success could be attributed to the organizations, businesses, community leaders, and politicians, who all made bids with an exceptional enthusiasm, as was witnessed with the event’s

first place submission, a cherry-raspberry pie Marija Korcok baked. That pie was successfully bid upon by Jeff Sylvester, of James Sylvester Enterprises, who bid a whopping $5,200 for the exceptional pastry. Following close behind was a third-place blueberry pie baked by Francey Pearman, which Scott Waters of Harrow Home Hardware made a total bid of $2,400 for. The runner-up was a bumbleberry pie prepared by Connie Salter, which went for $3,350 to

Lonie Kady of Harrow Hometown Pharmacy. Funding from the event will continue to support the JMCC, which helps nearly 3000 special needs children a year at its Windsorbased facility, as well as with hands on support at their local schools. Services provided by the JMCC, include personal assessments, supporting treatments, family consultations, educational support, and accessibility to wheelchairs and other mobility devices in support of greater freedom and independence. More information on the John McGivney Children’s Centre can be found at jmccentre.ca

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Is being offended silencing Freedom of Expression?

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I was thinking about expression the other day and how many people seem to keep their opinions to themselves out of fear of being branded with a defamatory label before they are able to explain themselves or share ideas. It often seems we have this pendulum that is rapidly swinging from one end of any belief or value spectrum (whether it be politics, religion, or economics) to the other, as both ends of that spectrum contend with one another. And, as a result, that “pendulum” crashes through everything in its way as it continues to swing, instead of just resting relatively peacefully in the middlewhere there is a good balance. I don’t remember everyone being so sensitive when I was a kid in the ‘90s. Maybe it was because of blissful ignorance of the political/ social climate as a youth, but I don’t remember this sort of aggression to other people’s opinions. So, in a country where we have Freedom of Expression (that everyone has the fundamental freedoms of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication), we sure seem to

silence ourselves because those with radical opinions (on any side of any spectrum) have a platform they never really seemed to have before. I enjoy a good debate. I can disagree with someone and still like that person. But, it seems now, some groups of individuals with unwavering support for a particular agenda or “movement” have closed their ears to hearing anyone else’s opinion and will not engage in civil debate. Instead, we see certain individuals resort to name-calling or worse instead of taking a moment to listen. What a shame. We cannot learn if we do not listen. That behaviour is stepping on the rights of someone else in expressing his or her own take on a certain situation. If one is so passionate about their opinion, one should have a solid foundation of facts to back it up and should be able to calmly share his or her own opinion on the matter. We change minds, political agendas, and societal acceptances by pointing out weaknesses and giving examples, not by rudeness. In fact, one may be more likely to turn off others from his or her message by behaving in a way others may find

unacceptable. We should be celebrating the fact we have Freedom of Expression instead of trying to bully others into silence who are in disagreement. I think we get the worst of those examples online, where people can become quite aggressive towards each other. I have spent countless hours watching debates online on a great myriad of subjects. And, as a result, I have learned a lot; and perhaps have at the very least learned the base of the opposite opinion, which could have provided me with a deeper understanding of a situation. Let’s be honest, most issues are not two-sided; there is usually a lot of room for grey area. The art of expression is a gateway to knowledge. And, that includes those I disagree with. Personally, I love that old expression that goes “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” If someone wants to take a platform to say something foolish, by all means. I want to know how others think, whether I agree or disagree.

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Rural communities suffer fallout from CRTC decision byDrew Spoelstra, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

In another blow to the promise of better broadband access across rural Ontario, Bell Canada recently announced it was cutting back on its wireless home internet expansion into rural areas by 20%. The telecom giant’s move was in response to a Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ruling that smaller internet service providers would pay lower “wholesale” prices for Bell’s infrastructure. It’s a complicated situation, and one the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is watching closely. We have been strong advocates for reliable high-speed internet services across rural Ontario. Our businesses, schools and residents are at a competitive disadvantage without dependable broadband. The CRTC agrees, having declared broadband internet access a basic service in Canada in December 2016. We know there is no debate about the need for broadband in rural Ontario. The provincial government included $315 million over five years in its 2019 budget to support cell and internet support in rural and northern communities. That investment is earmarked to expand

broadband and cellular service, and was estimated to improve service to up to 220,000 homes and businesses. So what happens now? Bell, Rogers, and Telus own the vast majority of the assets required to bring reliable internet to rural communities. When they pull services, or limit investments, rural Ontario is left with a lack of infrastructure that smaller and local providers could tap in to and fill the gaps in rural connectivity. OFA isn’t in a position to assess the validity of the lower wholesale rates the CRTC set for the large telecoms when selling network access to the smaller, local service providers. What we do know, there is an urgent need to deliver high-speed service across rural Ontario. We are calling on the federal government, the provincial government, and the CRTC to put their heads together and fix this mess by working with the big players. Some form of compromise must be found to ensure rural Ontario is not held hostage in no service areas. All parties need to get over the disagreements for the benefit of all of Ontario.

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CMHA ready to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day - film premiere and walk planned to raise awareness -

by Sylene Argent On September 10, individuals and organizations from all over the world– including the Canadian Mental Health Association of Windsor-Essex County, will recognize World Suicide Prevention Day as a way to raise awareness about the issue. On September 10, and throughout the whole month, a light is shed on suicide prevention and those who died are remembered, Kim Willis, Director of Communications for the Canadian Mental Health Association of WindsorEssex County, said. Family members of those who chose suicide are also supported. The annual World Suicide Prevention Day is also an opportunity to teach the community

about the issue and about services available to those who need help. In 2016, 37 deaths were caused by suicide in the region. Men are

programs and services for those with a mental illness. Through one of those programs, the Sole Focus Project, the

- The annual World Suicide Prevention Day is also an opportunity to teach the community about the issue and about services available to those who need help at a 3.3 times higher rate compared to women, with the men 40-50 age group being the most predominant, followed by men after the age of 80. In 2009, Willis added, suicide was the second leading cause of death in individuals in the 15-34 age group for males and females. This local organization offers the region over 20 different

Canadian Mental Health Association has been able to be proactive as it

relates to mental health with education, training, and raising awareness, Willis noted. With the Sole Focus Project, the Canadian Mental Health Association has been able to head out to area workplaces and organizations to provide suicide prevention and education training. Requests for the program, Willis noted, has been increasing, which has allowed the Continued on Page 20

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Candidates canvass Essex Riding by Sylene Argent With the 2019 Canadian federal election expected to take place on or before October 21, 2019, local candidates vying to represent the Essex Riding at the House of Commons have been busy going door-to-door in hopes of garnering enough support to win the election. They are also providing information about their party’s platform and are listening to resident concerns. Audrey Festeryga is again running at the federal level for the Liberal Party. Her first attempt was in the 2015 federal election. Festeryga’s Campaign Headquarters is located at

Audrey Festeryga

34 Talbot Street North in Essex Centre, which can be reached by calling (519) 968-3323. She can also be reached via afesteryga@ outlook.com. While on the campaign trail, Festeryga said she has been talking to residents

about what matters most. She said people are concerned about the Doug Ford cuts to social services and education, and do not want to see a return to Harper-era cuts to science and the environment. They’ve noticed that the NDP are ineffective, she added. “Residents continue to identify jobs, economy, and environment as priority issues. The Liberal Party is the only choice this October that will focus on moving Essex progressively forward for everyone, with effective representation.”

Festeryga was raised on a farm in Essex County. She returned to Essex after university and law school to raise a family, build a law practice, and support the community. “I beat breast cancer and have been advocating for Essex behind the scenes for the last fouryears, including the federal green energy rebate on the hybrid Chrysler Pacifica and shovel-ready infrastructure projects for our municipalities,” she said. Bill Capes is running for the newly formed People’s Party of Canada (PPC). His campaign can be reached through its website www. EssexPPC.ca as well as via email at Bill@EssexPPC. ca or Info@EssexPPC.ca. Capes was born and raised in Windsor. He has lived in the County for 17-years; in Harrow for 10-years and in Belle River for the past sevenyears. He is a multi-trade machining professional by

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trade and currently works as a machine leader at Southwest Manufacturing Inc. According to his website, Capes believes the People’s Party is a once in a lifetime opportunity to do politics differently and engage with those who have been disenchanted by years of backroom deals and disingenuous politicians who say one thing and do another. Capes, as a first-time candidate, said “Canvassing has been a fantastic opportunity to listen to the concerns of the people of Essex County, such as the high cost of living, being

over-taxed, being tired of empty promises, and feeling ignored as citizens. “The question is often raised as to why our Country’s money is being sent overseas when our citizens’ needs are not being met at home. Essex County citizens want positive change. Representing the needs and prosperity of our citizens is why the People’s Party of Canada came to be. All Canadians want positive change. It is what all Canadians deserve. Our platform will deliver on that promise.” Chris Lewis is contending in the federal election as the Essex

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Candidates canvass Essex Riding... Chris Lewis

Riding’s Conservative candidate. He has been knocking on local doors for two straight elections as he just wrapped up the provincial 2018 campaign, where he came in at a close second to MPP Taras Natyshak by around 2700 votes as the PC candidate. His Campaign Headquarters is located at 186 Talbot Street South Essex (In the same facility

as the Essex Medical Centre). He can be reached by calling (226) 946-1055 or via email at contact@ chrislewisessex.ca. Lewis said he and his team have knocked on over 17,000 doors so far this year. At the doorstep, affordability is the main issue he is hearing from area residents. People are getting tired of paying more taxes and

spending mismanagement, he noted, adding he will vote to make life more affordable and to help families get ahead and not further behind. Lewis has been married to his wife, Allison, for 20-years and is the father of three teens. He has been a member of the Kingsville Fire department and chaired the Master Fire Planning Committee. He also previously served as a representative on Kingsville Council. Incumbent Tracey Ramsey is seeking a second term as Essex’s MP. She won the 2015 federal election, dethroning then Conservative member, Jeff Watson, as the representative of the NDP Party. Ramsey said canvassing has been both encouraging and in some cases heart wrenching. “I hear every day that seniors are struggling to maintain their quality of life. Their fixed incomes are

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being stretched to the limit and they are having trouble affording basic things like their medication. “There is a lot of apprehension about the 3rd shift at Windsor Assembly and the loss of the Nemak plant is causing anxiety for working families,” she said. She added people from every part of the County are watching historically high water levels and fear the potential loss of their homes and property. After decades of Liberal and Conservative governments, she added, people are worried about what the future holds. “At the door, I’m humbled by their confidence in me to keep fighting for them as their MP in Ottawa and I am absolutely dedicated to addressing all of their issues in the upcoming Parliament

on behalf of the great people of Essex. “ Her 2019 election Headquarters is located inside the No Frills Plaza in

Essex Centre. The Essex Free Press was unable to determine at this point who was running for the Green Party.

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Council approves Development Charges Bylaw by Adam Gault At the special meeting held on the evening of Tuesday, August 27, at the Essex Municipal Building, Council passed a bylaw to update the Development Charges in the municipality. Much of the amendment to the Town’s

Development Charges will focus on the Harrow area, allowing for no fees for the area for two years, before being reimplemented over the next five, and a full waiver for commercial development outside Harrow’s Community Improvement Plan Area. In addition,

some of the charges being lifted for rental and affordable housing. While charges are being waived for new rental and affordable housing developments, developers will still be on the hook for all waste-water charges. The approval was the culmination of several previous meetings between Council and administration ahead of the previous Bylaw’s scheduled expiration at the end of August, which first implemented several key features of

the new Bylaw, including the exemption for industrial and institutional developments. Development Chargers are used to help recoup infrastructure and municipal costs when a development and growth are experienced in a municipality, with the waiving of said charges presented as a potential way to attract developers to a specific area. However, this can lead to lost revenue, which a Town will usually seek to make up through other

revenue streams, such as property tax increase or other charges. Additional exemptions in the Bylaw will fully remove Development Charges for places of worship, cemeteries, public hospitals, and farm buildings constructed for farm uses. This Bylaw will offer zero development fees in the Harrow Settlement Area, effective now until December 31, 2021. Beginning in January of 2022, developers will pay 25 percent of

the development fees; by January 2023, 50 percent; by January 2024, 75 percent, before the return of full charges for developers on January 2025. Many on Council hope these changes will spark interest from area developers, and encourage an increase in developments in the Harrow area over the next five years. The decision was passed unanimously by the Town’s Councillors.

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CTMHV gets plenty of fall car show support, despite rain show is held, which features several significant historic homes and buildings. Don Pearce was also at the car show with his ’66 Dodge Coronet 500. He has owned this vehicle for seven-years, which was presented to him as a birthday gift from his son. It has since been rebuilt. Pearce wanted this vehicle as he owned the exact same model brand new.

At the CTMHV’s Fall Festival of Cars and Automotive Flea Market, which was held on Sunday, Don Pearce showed oﬀ his ’66 Dodge Coronet 500.

Sam Higginbottom of Tecumseh showed oﬀ his 1951 Chev pick-up truck at the CTMHV’s Fall Festival of Cars and Automotive Flea Market on Sunday.

by Sylene Argent Despite the rain that fell on Sunday, representatives of the

Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village were pleased to welcome many classic,

custom, and antique vehicles to its grounds as the annual Fall Festival of Cars and Automotive Flea Market was held. Visitors to the museum walked along the path that winds through the Heritage Village to admire the many cars that were brought on site to be displayed. They also had the opportunity to trade, buy, or sell rare car parts or peruse the car corral, which provided a space to show off vehicles for sale. One of the car enthusiasts onsite was Sam Higginbottom of Tecumseh, who showed off his 1951 Chev pick-up truck. Higginbottom has owned this truck for eightyears. His son received the vehicle as a trade-in on an air conditioning unit. He later gifted the Chev to his dad. In the time he has owned the vehicle, he said he has spent a lot of time restoring the truck. “It’s been a lot of work with a lot of friends,” he said. Higginbottom said he enjoys heading out to the CTMHV to participate in its car shows. He also enjoys the grounds the

The local museum hosts a myriad of events throughout the year as fundraisers. The funds raised help keep the museum open to the public and supports its Children’s Education Program, which provides a hands-on history lesson to thousands of area students each year. In addition, tickets are still being sold for its 2019 car raffle, which is a 1983 Mustang convertible. The winning ticket will

be drawn at its December 31 New Year’s Eve Party. Proceeds will also continue to support the Children’s Education Program. Coming up, on September 8, the CTMHV will host a Militaria, Hunting, and Sportsman Show. For more information about the CTMHV’s events, or to learn how to become a volunteer, which are always needed, log onto ctmhv.com.

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Woodslee Friendship Club pays visit to two local museums

Members of the Woodslee Friendship Club enjoy lunch at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum after a tour of the facility.

by Sylene Argent Last Thursday morning, around 30 members of the Woodslee Friendship Club paid a visit to the John Freeman Walls Historic Site and the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum to learn all about how these two local organizations preserve and promote

local history. Woodslee Friendship Club member Joanne McMurren said her group recently read about how the John Freeman Walls Historic Site recently hosted a tour with Lakeshore Council as a way to show the importance of ensuing the museum, which shares

stories and preserves the important role the Underground Railroad played in freeing African Americans, continues to be supported. In learning about the local historic site, from there, she also learned of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum. While on tour at the Maidstone Bicentennial

Representatives of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum serve a hot lunch, which was cooked over an open fire, to members of the Woodslee Friendship Club, who came out to enjoy a tour of the facility last Thursday morning.

Museum, members of the Woodslee Friendship Club learned the facility was built in 1915 and used as the second Town Hall for the Township of Maidstone. It was used as the Town Hall for 50-years. The first building was built in 1875 and was burned down in a 1914 fire. The facility houses the original Council table, which Victoria Beaulieu, Museum Curator, said the Museum is lucky to have. She would love to have the Museum designated through the Ontario Heritage Trust. While at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, the members of the Woodslee Friendship Club toured the museum, its butterfly gardens

which is home to many indigenous species of plant life, and also enjoyed a meal that was cooked over an open flame. McMurren said the tour was a great opportunity for the members of the Woodslee Friendship Club to learn about the great historical features located right in their own neighbourhood. She was sure when the members reassembled to resume card playing the following week, there would be many discussions about the

many interesting things they learned at the two local museums. Beaulieu was pleased to host the tour at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum to stir up more interest in local history. Up next, the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum members will host a War of 1812 Encampment at Fort Malden National Historic Site on September 28-29. For more information, log onto https://www. pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/ malden/activ/calendriercalendar.

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PLACING A CLASSIFIED AD: Classified ads can be submitted in person, by phone or fax or email from Mon. to Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All classified and personal ads require payment, prior to print. We accept Visa | MasterCard | Debit | Cash | Cheque. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS TUESDAY BY 10:00 AM

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Farm Machinery Auction Sale

Auctions Inc.

Low Hours JD 7230, Case IH 7120 Tractors

For Ed & Linda Regehr of Regehr Farms Ltd., Leamington, ON. Sale will be held at the Regehr farm located at 673 Mersea Road 12. From Hwy 401 take exit # 48 & go south on Hwy 77 approx. 16 km to Mersea Road 7. Go east on Road 7 to Mersea Road 12 & south to the farm. Watch for Auction Signs on Hwy 77 & Mersea Road 7.

Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 am

No Reserve. Farm is Rented. This is a well cared for, always stored inside line of farm equipment. Tractors (5) loader selling separate: JD 7230 Premium dsl purchased new by Mr Regehr in 2008, 945 hrs, FWA, 18.4R-42 rear tires, 3 outlets, has new batteries, PIN-RW7230K011941, this was Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planting tractor & is in excellent condition; Case IH 7120 dsl, 4200 hrs, has been repainted, sharp & clean, FWA, 18.4-42 radials on back, 16.9-28 front, 3 outlets, two PTO shafts, new muďŹ&#x201E;er & sells w/ like new rear & front duals & front end weights as a complete package; McCormick Farmall 806 dsl repainted, good tin, new fenders, new seat, 2 PTO shafts, 18.4-38 rear tires; Int. 886 dsl, approx. 7000 hrs w/cab, will need a clutch in the near future; note Case IH model 2350 front end loader will sell separate following sale of this tractor; Int. 966 dsl, open station, sells w/front end weights, TA doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work; Planting: JD model 1560 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Notil drill w/Marchand markers, Market ďŹ ll auger, 2 point hitch & scale, has planted 500 acres since update; Kearney Super 8 seed corn planter w/3 interplant rows, dry fert, hydr. markers, 30â&#x20AC;? rows; JD 3 row interplant seed corn planter; four JD planting units will sell separate; Wagons: two RJ 500 bu. gravity wagons, large single tires, roll tarps & lights; three RJ 500 bu gravity wagons, duals all around w/roll tarps; one good Kilbros 350 gravity wagon; two Kilbros model 350 wagons that have been used for fert., one with auger; Hydraulic Dump Grain Wagon & Trailer: 750 bu., 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; length, 5 Â˝â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sides, all steel hydraulic dump grain trailer w/duals on front, dual axel duals in rear, a very well made unit; 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; hydraulic dump trailer, single front axle, duals in rear, steel ďŹ&#x201A;oor, wood sides, well made; Tillage & Rotary Hoe: Case IH 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; model 3900 side fold wheel disc, approx. 17 Â˝â&#x20AC;? blades; Case IH 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; model 365 spring tooth cultivator w/rollers on back; RJ 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; crowfoot packer, 20â&#x20AC;? packer wheels w/overhead hitch; Case IH model 6650 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 tooth Conser-Till chisel plow, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, very low hrs on this unit; Low acre Case IH model 181MT 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122;- 3 ph rotary hoe; 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;crowfoot packer; Side Mower, Ditcher, Scraper Blade, Etc: Bush Hog model SM60 side ditch mower; AMCO model PD4 PTO ditcher; 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; all hydr. 3 ph scraper blade; 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; - 3 ph chopper; 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; dual axle homemade trailer does not have license; 500 gal water tank on chassis w/transfer pump & hose; IH 8 row 3 ph seed corn cult; Pallet fork; small 3 ph sprayer; WestďŹ eld W80-46 PTO auger; two wheel mobile fruit stand; Bin Augers: 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sweep auger; auger w/motor on small wheel cart, both for 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bin; Lawnmower: JD model 585 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4WD lawnmower, 60â&#x20AC;? cut; A Few Misc. Items: Case IH MX240 pedal tractor; some steel for workshop; washer, dryer, & few misc. items. Terms: Cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Visa, MC with 3% premium. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch by Wendy`s SunďŹ&#x201A;ower Country Store from Blytheswood. Proprietors: Regehr Farms Ltd, Ed & Linda Regehr, 519-322-8643 Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com

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_____________________ HELP WANTED ď&#x161;ş Essex Little Caesars is looking for a mature, responsible individual willing to work ďŹ&#x201A;exible hours (days, evenings, some weekends). Responsibilities include: Pizza making, product preparation, customer service, cleaning and housekeeping, and cash management. We will provide training. Must reside in Essex area and have own transportation. Cash experience, food handler certiďŹ cate are assets. Apply in person with a resume at Little Caesars in 34-2t Essex. _____________________

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_____________________ FOR SALE: 338 East Puce Rd.: 4 bdrm., with mother-in-law suite on main ďŹ&#x201A;oor. $454,900. Call Carl Idzinski, Sales Representative, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty - Brokerage. 519-817-8891. 22-tt _____________________ Buying or selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty - Brokerage. 22-tt 519-817-8891. _____________________

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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.00/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. 9-tf _____________________ PARTď&#x161;şTIME HELP WANTED ď&#x161;ş At Piggymart, 201 Talbot St. South. Essex. Drop oďŹ&#x20AC; resume before noon. Experience preferred. 35-1t _____________________ HIRING! GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED ď&#x161;ş Please fax your resume to 1-tfn 519-723-2336.

_____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-1361 or 519-791-5046. 46-t _____________________ CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all! Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn _____________________ Buying for Cash $$$ - ALL GOLD + STERLING JEWELRY, ALL COINS, Military. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 51 years experience. 519-818-1805. 33-4t _____________________

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Tune Up the Parks wraps-up with “Old Friends”

Members of the local band “Old Friends” performed inside the pavilion at Heritage Gardens Park last Wednesday evening to wrap up the 5th annual Tune Up the Parks summer concert series. _______________________________________________

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by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday evening, many music lovers gathered inside Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park to take in the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s very last Tune Up the Parks summer music series of 2019. “The Old Friends” played before a crowd of over 60 individuals, who pulled up a lawn chair to hear this group of local musicians share over 30-years of performance experience. Gord Harwood led the “Old Friends” band. If he looked familiar to those in the audience, it is because this Kingsvillebased musician often plays with the local favourite band, “Steve Morin and Friends,” which performed in the music series just a few weeks prior. Morin joined Harwood at last Wednesday evening’s gig to offer his guitar, vocal, and harmonica talent to the performance. Harwood said he loves to perform and to be able to share his passion of music with others. He said his gig would center around the country and folk music genres, but said a classic rock song or two may be snuck into the set. The band opened its set with the tune “Folsom Prison Blues” by the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. “The Old Friends” wrapped up the 5th annual Tune Up the Parks summer concert series. Between the months of July and August, local musicians lent their musical talents to Essex Centre on Wednesday evenings and to Colchester Centre on Monday evenings.

Concerts also took place in Harrow and McGregor as part of the series.

The musicians performed for free, accepting donations from

their appreciative listeners.

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To place a personal notice, email your photo and content to contact@essexfreepress.com or drop by our oﬃce at 16 Centre St., Essex. Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition. _______________________________________________

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Voice Of Inspiration “Sometimes a “mistake” can end up being the best decision you ever make.” ~

Mandy Hale

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BRADT, James Gordon “Jim” - Passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 91 years of age at Country Village Health Care Centre. Beloved husband of the late Eileen (2013). Loving Dad of Monica Chauvin (Andrew), Virginia Deman (late Hans), Jo-Anne Morris (Gerry), Jim Jr. (Rosemary), Gayle Mitchell (Art). Adored Papa of 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Dear brother of late Wayne (late Jean), June Voakes, late Bob (Margaret), late Violet Taylor (late Bud), Rosemary Burwell (late Harold), Betty Scratch (late Murray), Gerry (late Gladys) (Nancy), Neil (Lida), Cathy Vindasius (Algie), Norrie Elliott (Wayne). Dearest brother-in-law of late Della Taylor (late Charlie), late Charles McRitchie (Donna), late Donald McRitchie (late Beattie), and late infant Alma. Jim will also be remembered and missed by his many nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Child and all the past and present staﬀ at Country Village who took good care of their Dad. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11am. Rev. Carl Emke oﬃciating. Interment Woodslee United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Woodslee United Church would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

IN LOVING MEMORY

Voice Of Inspiration

In loving memory of

“All great beginnings start in the dark, when the moon greets you to a new day at midnight.”

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Shannon L. Alder

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No words we speak can every say how much we miss you every day. ‘Til we are all together again. ~ Love Dana, Leeanne, Wayne and family, Steven, Jenn and family. ___________________________________________

In loving memory of

Bill Trimble

June 13, 1931 - September 6, 2009 It has been 10 years since that sad day. Sadly missed and loved forever. ~ by Marg and Family ___________________________________________

What’s Going On... SEPT. 6  PASTA DINNER AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH - 92 St Paul ST. Essex from 5 - 6:30pm - entertainment by Steve Morin and friends. Call: 519-776-7711 for more details. SEPT. 7  ESSEX FIREMEN’S ASSOC. DINNER & DANCE - At Essex Rec. Complex. Doors at 5pm. Live entertainment by Motor City Drive. Tickets & Info: 519-791-9674. SEPT. 8 - CTMHV MILITARIA, GUN, & SPORTSMAN SHOW - from 8am - 1pm Buy, sell, trade. 6155 Arner Twlin. For more information: www.ctmhv.com. SEPT. 9 - MAYOR MCNAMARA CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT at Beach Grove. For details, email garysgolf1@ hotmail.com or call 519-990-1790. SEPT. 14  MONTHLY MARKETPLACE  St Pauls Church, 92 St Paul ST. Essex from 10am - 2pm - unique local vendors, books, baked goods, & more. For info: 519-980-4942. SEPT. 25 THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Essex Retirees’ at 7:30pm. Marg Dudley on Keukenhof gardens & bulbs, plant & seed exch.

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SEPT. 29  NEW COATS FOR KIDS PASTA DINNER  from 4 - 7p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall. Tickets at door & take-out. Proceeds to purchase new winter coats.

Happy 81 Birthday “JOAN” ELLEN (KENNEDY) LAMBIER (Sept. 8, 1938 - Dec. 1, 1996)

23 years have passed since “Joan’s” last party. Someday “Joan” we will join your party. Until then “Joan” you will always be a part of our lives, “Joan” was a one of a kind “lady,” my wife and friend. WE ALL WISH “JOAN” A HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love and remembered by Cecil, Bill, Ken, Barb, and family, 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

OCT. 15  ESSEX BLOOD SERVICES  at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave. W., Essex, ON from 1-7pm. www.blood.ca for more dates and information. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP oﬀers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: oﬀers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.

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there will be a Christmas Bazaar Planning Meeting. Please bring in your craft materials/supplies for planning projects (paints, brushes, Christmas materials, etc.). This will help us decide what supplies will need to be purchased. You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am - 1pm.

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30a.m. Major Jim Hann leads our services and we have a brief time of refreshments and fellowship afterwards. Our free community programs start again on Tuesday, September 10th. SA Connections from 10 - 1 p.m. is a great way to make new friends, enjoy outings, guest speakers, crafts or games, and is followed by lunch. Men and women of all ages are welcome to drop in and check us out. Bible Study follows at 1p.m. for those who choose attend. Major Jim will lead us through a study of the Book of Luke. Messy Church resumes on Thursday, September 26th from 6:00 -7:30p.m. This program is a fresh, new way of experiencing church for families with kids of all ages. A family style dinner starts in the evening, followed by singing, a Bible story, and crafts. Everyone is welcome, and best of all, it’s free!

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our ﬁrst pasta dinner of the fall will take place on Friday, September 6th at 5pm. Our next marketplace takes place on Saturday, September 14th from 10am - 2pm. Clothing Cupboard volunteers are needed. It has become an important resource for individuals and families in the region. Interested in taking part? Volunteers are always welcome. The cupboard is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am to 1pm. Speak with Donna Flood or Terry Murdoch to volunteer. Visit online at: www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519-776-7711. Email: oﬃce@stpaulstrinity.org. Located at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex.

Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Preschool Playtime will resume Thursday, September 12. Caregivers and kids ages 0-4 are invited to drop in anytime between 9:30 am and 12 pm. Toys and crafts, circle time, healthy snack, and the last Thursday of the month is gym day and lunch! The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.” Please bring your canned goods and or donations. There is a special appeal for boxed cereal, pudding and fruit cups, and granola bars for school lunches. There Rotary Fish Fry at Lakewood Park, 13451 Riverside Drive East at Manning Road, is on Friday, September 6, 4-8pm. This is a benefit for Clean Water in Ghana. ‘Welcome Back Sunday’ is September 8. Join us for ice cream sundaes during coffee hour! There will also be an Executive Board Meeting in the Heritage Room following the service. There will be no September UCW Meeting. See you in October. On Sunday, September 15 there will be a Session Meeting in the Heritage Room after the service. After the Session Meeting

Essex Retirees’ Social

Club Janece McLaughlin won ﬁrst at our once a month special Pepper night. Kevin Edwards placed second, Dorothy Fields third and Audrey Stanley in fourth. At Wednesday night Pepper, Don Ames had high score, George Diesbourg had the most peppers and Kevin Edwards

had low score. Pauline Olafson and Diana Dennis had high scores at Thursday night Bridge. Carpet Bowling, Cribbage, and Shuﬄeboard are played weekly as well. Call: 519-776-6689 for more information.

Essex United Church On Sunday Sept. 8th join us for worship in our air conditioned sanctuary. Richard Dalton will be our guest in the pulpit. Join us for our “Welcome Back” Coﬀee Hour. For the month of September, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank. Coming in September: Line Dancing returns on Wednesday, September 18th.Our Semi-annual Yard Sale will be on September 27 and 28. It will include our Bake Sale and Lunch on Friday, September 27th . From the Essex United Church Oﬃcial Board: We have started our search for a new minister! Please keep our church family in your prayers.

Golden Year’s Golf Report The Golden Years Golf group will begin it’s 22nd year of operation beginning September 05, 2019 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens miniature golf course. No golf experience is necessary. If you are 55 yrs or older, you can join. For additional details, please contact Bill at 519-733-4797 or 519-326-6021.

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 10am with guest speaker Pastor Derek Bouma from Strathroy, ON. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coﬀee. Mark your calendars, GEMS and Cadets will begin on Monday, September 16 from 6:30 - 8:00pm. This is a great club for girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 where we participate in Bible studies, crafts, and games. All are welcome to attend. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Our doors are open to all for Family Worship on Sunday, September 8, at 10:00 am. Mike Morency will bring the message. Milo Clinic and Pregnancy Centre are holding their Annual Gala Fund Raiser on Friday, September 20, 6pm at Ciociaro Club. See Judy Newman for tickets. Please remember in prayer the shut-ins and those in nursing homes. Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for

families of parents with children 19 months - 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. Wednesdays (September 25 - November 13) at 10:30 am. For children 19 months - 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library. BABY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with infants birth - 18 months of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program is full of rhythm, rhymes, ﬁngerplays, bounces, tickles, music, songs and simple stories. Wednesdays (September 25 - November 13) at 11:00 am. For children birth -18 months of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library. HOW TO SURVIVE UNDER STRESS: CREATING BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE - Identify behaviour patterns that may contribute to stress and discover practical approaches, exercises and tips to shift your mindset to manage ANY stressful situation. Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 pm. Ages: Adult. Register online or at the library. COTTAM BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. Tuesdays (September 24 - November 12) at 1:15 pm. For children under 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library. MCGREGOR BRANCH: COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW Brighten up your day with rainbows! Join us for rainbow books, science and crafts. Thursday, September 12 at 3:45 pm. Ages: 5 & up. Register online or at the library. FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with

children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. Tuesdays (September 24 - November 12) at 1:30 pm. For children under 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Gerrie spoke on, “Sit, Stand and Walk in Christ.” We need to know who we are and whose we are. Promotion Sunday/Vision will be held on Sunday, September 8th. All students moving up in their classes will start their new class September 8th. Each Pastor will also share their vision for the coming year. Intercession Friday, praying for Canada, is between 10:30am12pm. Our next Prayer Night is on September 17th. ASOKA classes, September 22nd-October 13th. Classes include: Foundations #1, Supernatural Healing, Stones of Remembrance and Unstuck. Sign up at the Connect Centre. For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for Monday, August 26th Euchre are: Joanne McMurren, George Sutherland, Jean Matalik, Dave McMurren, Claire Renaud, Debbie Monchamp, LeRoy Davison, and Irene Gignac. Wednesday, August 28th Pepper are: Marc Mailloux, Flo Rivait, Janece McLaughlin, Mary Lou Chibi, Theresa

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proceeds to purchase new winter coats for local children. The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is opened every Saturday from 9a.m. – Noon, or with appointment by calling Judy Jobin at 519-737-6628. Our prayers and sympathies go to the Sylvester family on the passing of Denis. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

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Continued from Page 15 Rivait, Joan Broeders, and Charlie Chevalier. For Club information, call Claire at: 519723-4694.

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Welcome back to school all students, teachers, and staﬀ! St. Mary’s baseball playoﬀs take place on Saturday, September 7th at Co-An Park in McGregor. Come out and cheer! Sign up for the annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Willow Creek. Registration to golf is at the back of the Church. The K of C Council’s annual New Coats for Kids Pasta Dinner is on Sunday, September 29th at Holy Name of Jesus parish hall. Tickets from Gord Edwards or at the door. All

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Welcome Back! Please note: we are back at our regular time for Sunday Worship at 11:15 am in Woodslee. Welcome back to our Sunday School teachers. Sunday School starts back this week. Rev. Carl will lead the service. The Church oﬃce resumes the regular hours on Tuesday and Thursdays. Please call ahead. Coﬀee and Conversation : Thursdays at 10am. Everyone is welcome. Our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner is on Saturday, October 5 From 3:30 7:00pm. Dine in or take out. For tickets or more information, contact Elaine Mailloux at: 519-890-6312.

Holy Name of Jesus Church

Welcome back to School to all of our students and teachers. The Squires are having a garage sale on Saturday, September 7th in the parish hall. The K of C is having a golf tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Woodland Hills. Register by contacting Terry at 519-982-4552. The first Fish Fry of the season is on Friday, September 13th from 4:30 - 7:00p.m. with take out available. Essex and Maidstone K of C are sponsoring a Pasta Dinner for “Coats for Kids” on Sunday, September 29th at 4p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall. Tickets available from K of C members, parish office, or at the door. All proceeds to purchase new winter coats for our local needy children. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eye glasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table. Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers.

Trinity Church

Summer vacation is over and we are back at Trinity at our regular 9:15 AM service. We keep in our prayers Brittney, Christina, Dan, Debra, Barb, David, Jane, Jim, Cindy, Joanne, Fran, and Maureen. The Sanctuary Lamps burns in memory of Andrew & Emma Souilliere, given by Gerry Lester. The Trinity Pie Ladies are getting ready to take orders for cherry and apple pies for Thanksgiving dinner or just to stock your freezers! Again, they will oﬀer the individual pies or the 10 inch sizes. Your can place orders by calling Sharon at: 519-839-4579, Brenda at: 519-839-5184, or leave a message at the church oﬃce at 519-776-7711. Pick up is: October 5 between 10 -11am. Come and join us Sundays in ‘The Little White Church’ in Cottam. All are welcome!

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Mosquitoes and fans win with shared memories 1929 Graham-Paige for $50

1929 Graham-Paige photo on internet.

Around 1951, Jim Ross and his older brother, Larry, were walking down Erie Street South in Leamington when they spotted an old car in a garage beside a house. They decided to take a closer look. The owner of the car saw the boys and came out of the house. His name was Walter Gerrard and he was the original owner of the car, a 1929 Graham-Paige Model 615 fourdoor sedan with four-on-the-floor, hydraulic brakes, and only 9000 miles on the odometer. The car was sitting on cement blocks and the license plates had expired because Mr. Gerrard was no longer driving it. He offered to sell the car for $50 and the boys bought it. Jim was only fifteen and his older brother, Larry, came up with the money. They put fresh gas into the car, installed the wheels and tires, and drove it a few blocks to their home on Morgan Avenue. The body was dark blue and the fenders were black. The car was built like a tank and Jim says “you could hit the fenders with a sledge hammer and you wouldn’t dent them.” The mohair interior was just like new and it had window blinds as original equipment. It also had a big wooden steering wheel and wooden spoke wheels. Eager to start driving it around, Jim immediately arranged to get his driver’s license from the local examiner who worked at Duke and Ternan, an auto parts store on Talbot Street East. The boys soon filled the car with their friends for drives around town and to Diana’s, a popular teen hangout. It was expensive to operate because it burned a lot of oil and, being as heavy as a Cadillac, it needed a lot of gas. On cold days, the boys filled the rad with water at home, drained the rad when they got to high school, then filled it up with water again for the drive home. Later on, they added Prestone anti-freeze. Larry installed sealed beam headlights inside the housings that held the big original headlights, and this was the only modification on this otherwise very original car. The boys eventually traded the car for 50 pieces of 2x4 lumber and never saw it again. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

submitted to EFP An Ontario baseball championship is a very difficult task to achieve, and a long road. A team must win six games, straight, during a weekend, with strict pitch count restrictions, just to do it the easiest way possible. Regardless of the difficulty, Essex players, aged 11, took on the challenge and gave it their all. Although they did not win top prize, the team went down swinging hard, and left with lifelong memories. Essex was one of this year’s favourites, Pictured top to bottom/ L to R: Tobey, Denver, Cole, but came up against a Ryan, Jimmy, Sean, Braylon, Ethan, Caleb, Jacob, and Zack St. Mary’s team that would not stop hitting. at 5pin bowling. Ultimately, Essex was eliminated by a score of 18 to 14, and Listowel became Ontario “C” champs. Character, class, and heart are words to describe this year’s Essex Mosquito baseball team. Manager Corey Wilson and the coaches are very happy with the player’s efforts, and expect the young athletes will do great with their winter sports. The team is grateful for the support from the Essex Minor Baseball Association, to its team sponsor Direct Electric LTD, the fans in the seats, and the ones reading weekly updates in the Essex Free Press. Lastly, a thank you to Ontario Baseball for making it so difficult to become Provincial champs, that when this group finally does, it will be even that much sweeter.

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Reptiles attract a crowd at Point Pelee

by Garrett Fodor As a part of Labour Day long weekend celebrations, nature lovers and reptile enthusiasts were welcomed to Point Pelee National Park to enjoy an interactive presentation “Sciensational Sssnakes!!” The Guelph-based group that made the presentation has been coming to Point

Pelee one weekend, each summer, for the last several years. Each year, its display features various kinds of turtles, snakes, lizards, and other native reptiles. The event offers visitors a chance to get an up-close and personal look at some reptiles they may not see otherwise. It also offers attendees a chance to touch

and even handle some of the snakes as well. The company was founded in 1994 by Jenny Pearce and Jeff Hathaway, graduates of the University of Guelph. Since founded, the collection has grown to include over 100 reptiles, representing 30 species. Each year, they travel throughout Ontario, presenting information on the animals, proper handling techniques, their native habitats, place of origin, and unique identifying features. Reilly McIsaac is one of presenters and handlers for “Sciensational Sssnakes!!.” She said the goal each year is to inform people about the native species and even help some people overcome their fears. “We focus on native Ontario species, but as a part of our presentation, we also feature a few different reptiles not from

Reilly McIsaac presents information on one of the number of snakes on display this past weekend at Point Pelee National Park.

Ontario, such as the Texas Rat Snake,” McIsaac said. “Unfortunately, reptiles do not get a ton of conservation focus, especially snakes, because people are afraid of them or have negative perceptions of them and

don’t want to protect them or their natural habitats.” McIsaac said they are very satisfied with the public response from the presentations and how many people, who participate, overcome their

fear of snakes and are left with a new opinion on the reptiles. Hopefully, seeing the snakes and other reptiles, in this light and up close, can help increase conservation efforts and awareness.

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Notice of Passing of Municipal-Wide Development Charges By-law TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Essex has passed municipal-wide development charges By-law Number 1850 on the 27th day of August, 2019 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges bylaw, by ﬁling with the Clerk of the Town of Essex on or before the 7th day of October, 2019 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. The schedule of development charges imposed by the by-law, which came into eﬀect on August 28, 2019, is as follows: SCHEDULE B-1 • To By-law No. 1850 Schedule of Development Charges for “Hard Services”

Note: The charges for residential will be imposed based on the percentages outlined by area as per Sections 3.11.2 and 3.11.3. SCHEDULE B-2 • To by-Law No. 1850 Schedule of Development Charges for “Soft Services”

Note: The charges for residential will be imposed based on the percentages outlined by area as per Sections 3.11.2 and 3.11.3. The By-law applies to all lands within the Town of Essex with the exception of the Harrow Primary Settlement Area. A key map of the Harrow Primary Settlement Area has been provided. The following percentage of each service for residential uses within the Harrow Primary Settlement Area shall be imposed at the following rate: Within Harrow Primary Settlement Area

A copy of the complete By-law is available for examination at the Town of Essex Municipal Oﬃce, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) excluding statutory holidays. Dated at the Town of Essex this 28th day of August 2019. Robert Auger, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, extension 1132 Email: rauger@essex.ca

Key Map outlining the Harrow Primary Settlement Area

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local organization an opportunity to connect with community members about the topic. Willis noted some of the programming focuses on what signs to look for that signify someone may be in need of help. The biggest sign is change in behavior, Willis noted, adding an example would be if someone was once outgoing but has become introverted or has started to isolate his or herself. It also offers workshops for individuals who know someone dealing with a mental health issue. Willis noted that 20 percent of the population is dealing with a mental illness. And, thanks to programming and raising awareness about mental health issues, she believes great strides have been made in getting ride of any stigmas. Many younger people, she added, have no stigma attached to metal health as they have grown up in an environment where they want their mental health to be taken care of. The Canadian Mental Health association, Willis added, will continue to lobby the government for

mental health needs in the area as demand exceeds the help available in many instances. It is also working with community partners to address wait times to ensure resources available are used the best way possible. Navigating the mental health system, she added, can be onerous. In addition, the Canadian Mental Health Association has resources to support individuals in need with online resources. It also has immediate help for those who need it. The Crisis & Mental Wellness Centre, she added, is another place those with mental health issues can turn to. There, an assessment will be completed so the appropriates services can be made available in a timely fashion. As part of recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day, the movie “H.O.P.E –Hold. On. Pain. Ends,” will be premiered at the Canadian Mental Health of Windsor-Essex County facility in the city, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Essex’s Matthew Luppino, a multi awardwinning filmmaker who

is known for making films in the drama and romance genres, wrote, produced, edited, directed, and acted in the film, along with his fiancé, Laura Holman. The film is 13-minute PSA. “I always knew wanted to create a story like this. As a survivor of suicide and long-time battler of depression I knew I wanted to tell the story. It was just a matter of when,” Luppino said in a previous interview of setting out to start work on this project that was very near and dear to him. On September 29, the Canadian Mental Health Association of WindsorEssex will host a walk at the St. Clair College Sportsplex. Willis is hoping for a great turnout. Around 750 participated in last year’s event. This is another way to raise awareness about the issue and provide support, she noted. For more information about the Canadian Mental Health Association and its programs, log onto https://windsoressex. cmha.ca/