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SOTC members enjoy first horse show since pandemic started PAGE 2 ______________ 7th Annual Roger Salter Golf Tourney raises $26,000 for Hospice, Ronald McDonald House PAGE 3 _______________ Preventable fatal collisions are not “accidents” PAGE 6 _______________ Hogs for Hospice poker ride exceeds expectations

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by Sylene Argent The wait was surely worth it. On Saturday, area families claimed a comfortable spot within the Heritage Gardens Park to watch the film “Coco” on the big, outdoor screen.

The Town of Essex hosted the much-anticipated movie night, urging area residents to round up their family members or those within their social circle to enjoy a night out. The event was originally planned for the Saturday prior, but unfavourable weather postponed the night-out by a week.

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Pictured above: Isabel, Maryika, and Penelope prepare to enjoy the outdoor movie that was showcased inside the Heritage Gardens Park on Saturday evening.

Pharmasave provided the ice cream for free during the event and popcorn was also available at no charge.

Before the movie started, members of Essex Fire & Rescue hosted tours of a fire truck, provided fire hats to the youths onsite, and educated

Pictured left: Area youths enjoyed learning about fire safety and touring an Essex fire truck before the outdoor movie began playing on Saturday evening.

families about fire safety.

Bike-Windsor Essex was also onsite to promote active transportation and bike safety.

Those who rode their bike to the event were able to get a safety inspection on their two-wheeler.

Free lights, free bells, and maps and guides were also provided.

Those who gathered to enjoy the event were asked to abide

by COVID-19 guidelines and to practice social distancing.

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SOTC members enjoy first horse show since pandemic started “They were just saying ‘wow, it was a lot of fun.’

Everything went smoothly.”

- Gary Nelson Southern Ontario Trail Riders Club President

by Sylene Argent For many local horsemen, the Southern Ontario Trail Riders Club (SOTC) is the organization where they go to show off their horseback riding abilities, and the talent of their horses, after years of practice and dedication.

On Sunday, the local horse club hosted its very first full-scheduled show on its grounds, located on South Talbot Road – nearing Maidstone, since the start of the pandemic.

SOTC offers classic English and

Western classes, in addition to speed events. All classes are point-awarded, with top competitors earning trophies at the end of the show season.

With last year’s regulations, the SOTC cancelled all shows during the 2020 show season, putting a pause on gathering and competing.

SOTC President, Gary Nelson, and a slew of dedicated volunteers took the time over the pandemic to perfect the footing in the show pens, which helps the horses perform to their best ability,

so when the nod was given, the club’s members would return pleased with the improvements.

With a hiatus in showing, in addition to this year’s first show getting

postponed due to weather, Nelson was not sure how many local competitors would show up on Sunday, but “It was

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7th Annual Roger Salter Golf Tourney raises $26,000 for Hospice, Ronald McDonald House

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Photo submitted: The family of Roger Salter at this year’s golf tournament. Left to right back row: Craig Miller, Debra Salter, Andrea Meloche, Craig Meloche, Carly Salter, and Ryan Sanger. Left to right front row: granddaughters Finley Miller, Addilyn Meloche, and Kennedy Meloche.

by Sylene Argent Recently, the 2021 edition of the annual Roger Salter Golf Tournament took place at Kingsville Golf & Country Club.

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and participants, this year’s event raised $26,000, which will be split between WindsorEssex County Hospice and the Windsor chapter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

This was the most money the annual event has been able to raise in its seven-years of operation.

Since its inauguration, the Roger Salter Golf Tournament has been able to raise $149,200 for its two charities of choice.

Andrea Salter, an organizer of the tournament, noted her family started putting on the event in 2015 as a memorial for her dad, Roger, who was an avid golfer and member at

Kingsville Golf Country Club.

As one of the partowners of Forest Machine and Manufacturing in Essex, Andrea said her dad’s mantra was “work hard, play hard.” So, as a reward for his hard work, he would play golf whenever he could.

Roger passed away August 1, 2014 from Peritoneal Mesothelioma.

“We wanted to carry on his legacy and have an opportunity to remember him by getting all of his friends and family together to do something fun to remember him by,” Andrea said.

The first year, they ended up having a lot of fun participating in the event, while raising funds for the two charities. So, it was decided to make the golf tournament an annual event.

Andrea said her mom, Debra, does the bulk of

the work in planning the event every year. She reaches out to businesses to get sponsorships and coordinates the volunteers.

She added not much has to be done to recruit golfers anymore, as people tend to be ready and waiting to participate. Generally, she added, there is a waitlist to play.

“It is a labour of love for us as we miss him everyday,” Debra stated about hosting the tournament in her husband’s honour. She is grateful for all the support shown over the years.

Andrea believes her dad would be honoured and proud to know of the tournament held in his honour.

Through the tournament, a family utilizing the Ronald McDonald House is highlighted, which gives participants an opportunity to get an understanding of

how their participation supports families in their time of need. This helps to show why collecting donations for the two charities is so important.

Through the tournament, a nap room at the Windsor Ronald McDonald House was sponsored. In addition, having the support of Hospice, she said, is comforting to families.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• The power of the people

I have always been an advocate for a fair democratic process.

When I think of being able to vote, I patriotically think of those who fought, and in many cases died, to secure that right for us all to benefit from.

The ability to express one’s self is something I also do not take for granted or lightly. We should all be able to share our opinions and ideas, so long as they do not cross the line into threats and hatred. Where that dividing line is, is often debated. And it should be talked about in a civilized manner, because it’s important.

As we all know, what one may consider criticism another may find to be offensive. When I am trying to define the line, I find it helpful to take into consideration the intent of the critic and if the criticism is constructive or deconstructive in nature.

Though it can be difficult for some people to take a stance on hot topics publicly, we live in a society that gives us the ability to elect individuals to represent us at the municipal, provincial, and federal

levels. Sometimes the individual we vote for wins an election, sometimes they do not.

I have always felt my role as a reporter has been to relay what they are doing as a rep and share their opinions with their constituents, along with their comments, so residents know what their leaders are up to, if their actions match what they say, and get an idea of their value system.

Sometimes I agree with what they say, sometimes I don’t. But it is important to me to know what our elected reps are up to. And I think many others do as well as we can see our local Council meetings get hundreds of views online.

That could not make me happier.

I love the engagement and I hope the community continues to be actively interested in local politics.

I love debate and dialogue. I love it when opinions are shared. Even if I don’t agree with what is being said. I have said it before, no one person has a perfect solution.

I would rather have a Council that spends time debating and asking questions, than one that just goes with

the flow. Of course, we all need to be mindful of being respectful.

There have been two instances over the past few months where the Integrity Commissioner has been called in on complaints regarding two Councillors on two separate issues. If the Integrity Commissioner finds the complaint to be valid, he typically makes recommendations to suspend pay or for the Councillor in questions or lays out ways he or she can do to make amends. Council decides to either support the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendation or not.

Whether you agree with the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendation, or disagree, or even wonder what the purpose of the position is, the key is people need to continue to be engaged in their local politics, and I hope they will be. Ultimately, it is up to you to stay tuned to the decision-making and vote for who you think is the best rep for the area when an election comes around.

The opinions expressed on these pages are those of their original authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Essex Free Press, its Editor or Publisher.

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Commentary - OFA

OFA appreciates swift action of provincial government to support northwestern Ontario farmers

by Peggy Brekveld, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Relief is on the way for farmers in northwestern Ontario impacted by severe drought conditions. The Ontario government has announced a $2 million investment through the Northwestern Livestock Emergency Assistance Initiative to support farmers in the region to ensure they have the resources they need to maintain their livelihoods.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is grateful for the prompt financial assistance to ensure farmers in Rainy River, Kenora and Dryden have access to water and feed to sustain their herds. It will also ensure the continued viability of the farming and food sector in northern Ontario.

The investment, which was jointly announced by Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Hon. Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry and MPP for Kenora-Rainy River, designated $1.2 million for water and fencing infrastructure and up to $800,000 to Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) to handle the delivery, distribution, and sourcing feed for livestock.

Agricorp will be tasked with facilitating this initiative.

The financial assistance for water and fencing infrastructure will be available to livestock farmers for eligible costs incurred as a result of the dry weather retroactive to June 14, 2021.

“We sincerely appreciate and respect the swift action of the Ontario government to respond to the request of the region and provide necessary support to farmers in crisis,” said Peggy Brekveld, OFA President. “This is a relief for farmers in the area, not only for their businesses, but for

their mental health too, giving them peace of mind that help is on the way.”

The situation in northwestern Ontario has reached a crisis level due to above seasonal temperatures through May, June, and into July, combined with a lack of rainfall. It has severely impacted hay, grain crops, pasture conditions, and access to water.

Farmers expressed serious concerns and illustrated the severity of the crisis during an industry roundtable last week hosted by OFA, BFO, and Grain Farmers of Ontario.

It evolved into an emergency situation caused by crops burning off, pastures drying out, and in some cases, minimal access to water resulting in immediate sell-off of livestock.

OFA was pleased to hear Minister Rickford confirm that farmers facing similar circumstances in nearby regions may be considered for support. We will continue working together with the provincial government and industry partners to address the needs of our northern farmers.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, representing 38,000 farm families across the province. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations, and more. OFA is the leading advocate for Ontario’s farmers and is Ontario’s voice of the farmer. For more information, visit www.ofa.on.ca.

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SOTC members enjoy first horse show since pandemic started... Continued from Page 2 an amazing turnout. It was overwhelming in a good way. We were blessed.”

Due to rain lately, the show was almost moved to the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association.

Nelson explained that less than a week prior to the show, there were four-inches of water in the show pens.

The local club dedicated to competitors under the age of 18, the Junior Horsemen Association, did

not have a scheduled event last weekend, but Nelson explained silent partners offered to pay arena fees for the JHA to host a show at WETRA on Saturday and SOTC on Sunday.

After checking the pens prior to the show on Sunday, the SOTC grounds were dried up and ready to host a show. So, the decision was made to move the show back to the grounds. Nelson said WETRA’s staff

Letter to the Editor As medical leaders in Windsor and Essex County we feel compelled to do everything within the scope of our roles to encourage everyone in our community to be fully vaccinated as soon as possible. We are at a critical point where our community’s collective hard work has resulted in over 65% of individuals with a first dose and over 55% fully vaccinated – but it is not enough. Currently, spread of COVID-19 variants is increasing rapidly in other countries, for example, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, and the United States of America. Those who are not vaccinated contribute to the majority of the cases and they are at the greatest risk of contracting the virus, experiencing life-threatening complications, and spreading the virus to others. In this race to avoid another local wave of COVID-19 infections, we need everyone to do their part as quickly as possible.

There has never been an easier time to get vaccinated.

Locally, we have ample supply of both COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (i.e., Moderna and Pfizer) at local pharmacies, with healthcare providers, at pop-up clinics, or at a mass vaccination sites. If you are not partially or fully vaccinated, now is the time. Get vaccinated. If you know friends, family members, or coworkers that are not partially or fully vaccinated please encourage them to be vaccinated as soon as possible. If you are unable to travel to a vaccination site, there are resources available to assist you in getting there, please visit www.wevax.ca to learn more.

This is a critical time in our fight against COVID-19 and if we as a community grow complacent, the risk of further health, social well-being, and economic impacts could be grave. Together we can ensure a safer fall and winter and set us on a road to recovery, but the time for action is now. Only together can we beat this virus

and only together can we move forward as community.

Act now and help avoid a devastating 4th wave of COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex. Get vaccinated and strongly encourage everyone you know to be vaccinated as soon as possible.

Sincerely, Dr. Wajid Ahmed - Medical Officer of Health at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Dr. Jessica Summerfield – President of the Essex County Medical Society Dr. Ross Moncur - Chief of Professional Staff at Erie Shores HealthCare Dr. Wassim Saad - Chief of Staff at Windsor Regional Hospital Dr. Andrea Steen - Vice President Medical Affairs, Quality & Chief of Staff at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare

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came out to support the show, which was nice.

Currently, there are no other local club shows anywhere near the area, Nelson said. As a result, he said there were individuals that came out from the Chatham area to get in on the action on Sunday.

“It was amazing, having everyone there,” he said.

“We had members from many years back come out.”

The feedback from the members was great, which was encouraging. “They were just saying ‘wow, it was a lot of fun.’ Everything went smoothly.”

Nelson noted the relaxed atmosphere on Sunday encouraged those who typically compete in the classic events to try their hand in the timed events.

The 2021 show season has been shortened, due to the pandemic. Typically, the SOTC members would also travel to local fairs to host competitions, however, local fairs have been cancelled again this year, due to the pandemic.

Nelson is looking forward to the club’s second show of the season.

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Preventable fatal collisions are not “accidents” submitted to EFP With many families travelling on roadways over the Civic Day long

weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reports that 84 per cent of this year’s traffic- related

deaths with identified causal factors were preventable and the result of poor or careless driving behaviours and actions.

Very few OPPinvestigated road fatalities are the result of an “accident” where no driver is at fault (e.g. collision with wildlife, driver going into medical distress).

As of July 26, 2021, 138 people have died in 131 fatal motor vehicle collisions on OPPpatrolled roads. OPP data reveals that 57 per cent of the road fatalities involved one or more of the Big 4 leading causal factors in road deaths.

These are fatalities related to alcohol/drugs, speed, driver inattention, and lack of seat belt use - all senseless, preventable deaths.

Over the long weekend, OPP officers will highly visible as they patrol roadways and ensure motorists are not engaging

in the same behaviours and actions that have already cost so many drivers and passengers their lives this year.

With the increased police presence, drivers are reminded to comply with Ontario’s Move Over law, which requires drivers to slow down and proceed with caution when passing an emergency vehicle or tow truck parked on the side of the highway with its lights activated. If the

highway has more than one lane, drivers must move over and leave one lane between their vehicle and the parked emergency vehicle/tow truck if it can be done safely.

The OPP has laid more than 450 charges so far this year against drivers who failed to slow down and/or move over for emergency vehicles and tow trucks. The law carries a $490 to $2,000 fine, plus three demerit points, upon

conviction.

Subsequent offences (within five years) carry a $1,000 to $4,000 fine, possible jail time of up to six months ,and possible suspension of your driver’s licence for up to two-years.

The OPP is reminding all Ontarians and visitors that the key to an enjoyable long weekend is for everyone to do their part to keep themselves and their loved ones safe on roads, waterways, and trails.

OPP news, information, and updates submitted to EFP Essex County OPP charge five motorists with Stunt Driving Members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to see excessive speeds on area

roads.

Officers have charged 5 motorists with Race a Motor Vehicle since July 27, 2021.

• On July 27, 2021 at 8:43 a.m., a 24-year-old female from Harrow was charged at more than 125 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on County Road 2 West in the Town of Kingsville.

• On July 27, 2021 at 12:57 p.m., a 19-year-old female from Wheatley was charged at more than 110 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on County Road 2 West in the Town of Kingsville.

• On July 28, 2021 at 6:50 a.m., a 19-year-old male from Leamington was charged at more than 100 km/h in a posted 50

km/h zone on Highway 77 in the Municipality of Leamington.

• On July 29, 2021 at 7:19 a.m., a 22-year-old female from Windsor, was charged at more than 105 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Mersea Road 5 in the Municipality of Leamington.

• On July 29, 2021 at 8:53 a.m., a 21-year-old female from Leamington was charged at more than 100 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on County Road 18 in the Municipality of Leamington.

Drivers are reminded that as of July 1, 2021, on roads where the speed limit is posted at less than 80 km/h, driver’s caught at 40 km/h or more above

the posted limit will be subject to a charge of Stunt Driving. Another change effective July 1, 2021, is the immediate vehicle impoundment has been increased to 14 days.

Remember, speeding not only increases your risk of becoming involved in motor vehicle collision, it increases your risk of being seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or leave an

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OPP investigate theft from construction site Police are looking for suspect(s) after a theft of infrared heaters from a business in the Town of Tecumseh.

The Tecumseh Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted on July 28, 2021. It was reported that between Thursday July 22, 2021 at 1:00p.m., and Wednesday July 28, 2021 at 8:00a.m., unknown

individual(s) attended a business on Sylvestre Drive in Tecumseh.

The suspect(s) cut the lock off of a storage bin located on the property and stole 11 Brant infrared heaters, a total value of $11,000.

Tecumseh OPP would like to remind the public to report any suspicious activity to police immediately, and consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms. Citizens are asked to ensure vehicles, sheds, garages and doors are locked to assist in

Indecent Act in Leamington The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking witnesses in relation to an incident that occurred on July 27, 2021 in the area of Carolina Woods in the Municipality of Leamington.

The OPP received a complaint from an individual indicating that at approximately 8:50 a.m., the victim was walking on a pathway in the Carolina Woods area when she was approached by a male. A conversation was initiated and then the male committed an indecent act. The victim ran to her vehicle and called 911.

The involved suspect was described as: • Light skinned Asian/Latino male, approximately 20-30-years-old • Approximately 5 feet 6 inches in height •Short black hair, 1 inch shaved

head • Wearing unknown colour t-shirt, grey basketball shorts • Spoke with a slight accent • Brown eyes • Believed to be wearing eye glasses • 2-3 tattoos on each bicep potentially just past the elbow The OPP asks that anyone with information regarding this incident or whom could help identify this individual, contact the Leamington Detachment Crime Unit at 519-3262544.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.

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Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Public Meeting to Consider General Amendments to the Town of Essex Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, By-Law 1037 ZBA-08-21 Applicant: Town of Essex Meeting Information Council for the Town of Essex will hold a virtual Public Meeting on Monday, August 23, 2021 starting at 4:30pm. You are invited to attend this meeting and to express any interest you may have in the requested amendments.

Proposal The purpose of this statutory meeting is to consider amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1037 with regards to the following: • Minimum exterior side yard width for a detached accessory building and a main dwelling with attached garage • Specific permitted rear yard encroachments related to porches, high decks and sunrooms • Minimum lot area and building setbacks for dwellings outside of the settlement area, and minimum and maximum building and yard regulations for dwellings on less than 0.8 hectares (1 acre) • Location of Home Occupations • Location of Temporary Vendor’s sites Proposed Changes: • Require a 6 meter (20 foot) setback between any vehicle entrance and exterior side lot line • Reduce exterior side yard width between main dwelling to 1.2 meters in select residential districts, subject to the above vehicular entrance provision • Remove permitted encroachments of porches, decks above 1.2m in height above grade and sunrooms in required rear yards • Reduce minimum lot area for rural lots to 925 square meters (10,000 square feet) and revise building and yard regulations for lots of 0.8 hectares (1 acre) or less in agricultural districts • Allow home occupations in outbuildings on lots with a minimum area of 1850 square meters (20,000 square feet) • Expand Temporary Vendor’s Sites as a permitted uses to include highway commercial districts You are invited to attend the Virtual Public Meeting on Monday, August 23, 2021 to express any interest you may have. Any person who wishes to attend this meeting electronically and/or speak at this meeting as a delegate will need to register as an electronic delegation by providing your contact information (name, address, email and phone number) to the Planning division via email to essexplanning@essex.ca or by phone at 519-776-7336 extension 1128 no later than the deadline of 24 hours prior to the date and time of the scheduled meeting. Attendees/Delegates will be contacted directly with registration details prior to the meeting.

Additional information relating to the proposed amendment and Bylaw is available for review at the Town Hall at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, during regular office hours.

Residents are also invited to provide their comments on the proposed amendment and Bylaw through completion of a survey found at the following link: It is recommended that an appointment be scheduled for this purpose of attending Town Hall. Please contact the Planning Division at 519-776-7336, extension 1128, to schedule an appointment.

Written submissions should be directed to the Manager of Planning Services, Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8.

Public Comment and Rights to Appeal For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, please contact the undersigned.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of Council regarding the proposed amendments and Bylaw, you must make a written request to the undersigned.

The personal information contained in any correspondence or oral presentation that you provide will become part of the public record and will be available on the Town website. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Dated: at the Town of Essex this 26 day of July 2021.

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Lakeshore OPP dog theft investigation update Fifth Dog and Puppies Located submitted to EFP On June 5, 2021, members of the Lakeshore Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft of dogs from an address on Lions Club Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

The property was broken into sometime during the early morning hours of the 5th of June, 2021 and seven beagles

were stolen.

On July 30, 2021, a fifth dog along with seven puppies were recovered.

The dog was located in the City of Windsor and has been returned to the owner.

Police are looking for assistance in locating the remaining stolen dogs in the shortest available time to prevent undue harm or stress to the animals.

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information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www. catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Business update: Essex Centre welcomes a few new businesses, longstanding shop set to close

by Sylene Argent Andy Siefker to retire after 44-years of service After nearly four-and-a-half decades, Andy Siefker, owner of Siefker Automotive and Machine LTD, is retiring.

The shop, which has spent the majority of its operation in Essex Centre, officially closed on July 31. The machining equipment will be shipped to Chatham to continue to meet needs, under a different name.

Siefker was born on a farm as one of four siblings. He remembers starting an interest in the technical field in high school.

After graduating from grade 13, he got a job working at Chryslers. After around two-months of employment, he found himself laid-off. Soon after, he began working for McKerlie-Millen. He was eventually called back to Chryslers, but enjoyed the technical aspect at his new job. He ended up running the shop, and spent the next few years working in different shops and for himself in his own garage.

“I’ve always been an engine nut,” he said.

Siefker first started his own business in partnership with both of his brothers, Ron and Larry, but eventually bought them both out.

The business first began on the corner of Talbot Street and Medora Avenue.

The building was purchased prior to the start of operation. Siefker began a small machine shop as a part store in half of the facility. The operation grew and grew, he said. Eventually, the whole facility was taken over to accommodate its growth.

Around this time, Siefker started a rad shop, and it was moved down the road, to around where Ken Knapp Ford’s used car lot is today.

The machine shop was then moved to Windsor, on Walker Road. It remained there for four or five years, before returning to Essex Centre. At that point, the Victoria Avenue facility was purchased and was a perfect location for the machine shop.

Siefker said he is an Essex boy, and was eager to return his business to his hometown. Eventually, parts of the facility were sold off. Around 20-years ago, there was a fire that claimed around half of the building, and a rebuilding took place as a result, which added onto the facility and built it up, Siefker said.

Around that same time, Siefker said he sold the parts business, located in Essex and Windsor, to McKerlie-Millen, which would turn into Car Quest. Focus was then put on the machine shop.

It seemed like every four-years he would expand the business. “You are never satisfied with what you got,” he said, adding the expansions focused on buying equipment to increase services so he did not have to rely on someone else to do it for him.

Five-years ago, Siefker sold the Victoria Avenue Plaza, but continued to operate his shop in the back. With the lease coming due, Siefker decided it was time to retire, after 44-years of growing and operating his business.

“This is hard, giving it up after 44-years,” Siefker said, but he is looking forward to having some time to rest and help others. He added he has employees who have been with him for many years

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Hogs for Hospice poker ride exceeds expectations

by Sylene Argent photos submitted Around 500 motorcyclists participated in the first Hogs for Hospice unregistered Poker Ride as a means to support the local organization that oversees end of life care, in addition to local businesses.

“It went great. This was our first time doing this,” Joe Oswald, Concert & Events Coordinator for Hogs for Hospice, said. He noted the annual event typically offers three-days of activities in Leamington, including concerts with big-name musicians, a registered motorcycle ride, and opening ceremony that pays tribute to veterans.

To host something during the pandemic, Oswald said organizers had to come up with an event that could follow COVID-19 guidelines, such as ensuring participants were able to socially distance themselves from one another. Poker runs fit the criteria.

Hogs for Hospice organizers were fairly unfamiliar with hosting a poker run, so they did a lot of research and connected with others who have hosted similar events in the past to prepare for Saturday’s event.

Participants had five stops in the Poker Run, which were situated at restaurants and patios throughout Essex County. “Part of our goal was supporting the restaurant community that has gone through such a struggle,” Oswald said, adding Hogs for Hospice is about supporting the organization that provides end of life care, but it is also community-driven and focused, as well.

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received a gift. Participants had to stop at all five locations to build their poker hand.

At the end of the event, participants submitted their collected poker hand for a chance to win the grand cash prize of $5,000, which Chris Lucas won with his full house. Second place took home $1,000 and third place earned a 2022 Hogs for Hospice concert VIP experience pass.

The event was free to participate.

Organizers went through a threeand-half hour audit of the submissions to ensure information was accurate.

“We were thrilled with

our turnout and overall result,” Oswald said.

“We didn’t know what to expect, because this is a very popular weekend for riders.” He added that Hogs for Hospice organizers knew that when the decision to postpone the regular event to next year was made, motorcyclists were making other plans.

He was pleased to learn some of the riders were from various parts of Southwestern Ontario.

“We had people from all over come in.”

Sponsors helped to secure the locations, provide the gifts to the participants, and the cash prizes to the winners.

The Hogs for Hospice team had over 40 volunteers lend a hand to ensure the event was a success, Oswald said, expressing sincere gratitude for the support of the sponsors, participants, volunteers, and supporters.

Many of the participants during the event provided donations, which have not been tallied as of yet, but Oswald said it will be substantial.

Hogs for Hospice is also currently hosting a 50/50 raffle. With participants buying tickets in person during the event, Oswald said the draw was around $80,000 for the winner on the weekend and was expected to grow.

The winning ticket was scheduled to be drawn on Wednesday, August 4.

“We can’t thank the public enough for supporting us and believing in us. In a time that we know that we know has been a struggle for a lot of families,” Oswald said.

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Tecumseh Town Council meeting highlights • July 27 submitted to EFP Public Council Meeting 5648 North Talbot Road: Council held a meeting to hear public comment on a proposed zoning by-law amendment for a property situated on the north side of North Talbot Road approximately 110 metres west of its intersection with 9th Concession Road. The request is to have the subject property rezoned from “Agricultural Zone (A-33)” to “Hamlet Residential Zone (RH)” in order to facilitate the creation of one new residential lot and the future construction of one single-unit dwelling.

Regular Meeting of Council July 16, 2021 Rain Event: Council received a presentation from Phil Bartnik, Director Public Works and Environmental Services on the July 16, 2021 rainfall event. Mr. Bartnik outlined that the Town received almost 90mm (~3.5 inches) in 27 hours with 71mm (2.8 inches) falling in six hours between 10 am and 4 pm. At the peak of the storm, it registered at just under a 1:50 year storm event. The presentation outlined that the rainfall exceeded the capacity of the storm sewer system which resulted in surface and road flooding throughout Town. Storm water flows did enter the sanitary system which caused the system to surcharge. All pump stations were operational and pumping at capacity and there were no blockages in the system,

the system was simply overwhelmed by the amount of rain falling in a short period of time. The Town continues to offer a subsidy for the installation of a backwater valve and/or disconnection of foundation drains.

Noise By-Law Exemption: Council approved a noise by-law exemption for Tabouli by Eddys Restaurant at 1614 Lesperance Road for Saturdays during the months of July, August, and September to permit musical entertainment from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The approval is granted on the condition that the events be held in accordance with Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopening. The OPP will monitor for complaints and noise outside the designated hours.

2022 Business Plan and Budget Timetable: Financial Services presented the schedule for the 2022 Business Plan and Budget consultation and delivery. After public consultation, the draft plan will be considered before adoption by the end of the year.

Arena Boiler Replacement: Council approved adding the replacement of the Arena Boiler to the Arena and Pool 5 Year Capital Works Plan, with the project funded out of the Arena Lifecycle Reserve fund. In early July, the boiler was leaking and in need of service. Two companies inspected

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Steve Morin and Friends entertain during Tune Up the Parks series, which the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee hosts.

Morin is known for his vocal talent, in addition to his abilities on harmonica and guitar, and Hardwood is known for his vocal and guitar playing abilities.

Before heading into the first song, Morin noted this was the first time in quite a while he and his band have been able to perform, due to the pandemic. He was pleased to get out in front of an audience to do

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what he loves to do, play music.

“We want people to feel better leaving than when they come in,” Morin said during the performance.

The Tune Up the Parks concert sessions are scheduled to take place in Colchester on Monday evenings and in Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park on Wednesday evenings.

Performances begin at 7pm, and will take place until September 1. Current public health restrictions, such as crowd size and physical distancing, will be enforced. Performances may be postponed or cancelled.

In Essex Centre, Karen Morand & The Bosco Boys is scheduled to perform on Wednesday, August 4, and Windsor’s Singing Firefighter, Wayne Pestru, is

scheduled to perform on Wednesday, August 11.

Pestru performed in the Tune Up the Parks concert series in 2019.

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Ontario providing additional funding for local hospital care - New investments will help ensure patients and families have access to high-quality healthcare submitted to EFP The Ontario government is taking further action to end hallway health care and address the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing investments in hospitals across the province for the third straight year. Last week, Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington, announced that the following hospitals in the Windsor region will receive additional operating funding beginning in 2021/22, total new funding to meet current and future demands for services: • Windsor Regional Hospital will receive an additional $7,848,700, which represents a 2.2% increase to the estimated base and one-time funding of $355,449,414 received in 2020/21.

• Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare will receive an additional $1,566,500, which represents a 2.1% increase to the estimated base and one-time funding of $75,352,129 received in 2020/21.

• Erie Shores Healthcare will receive an additional $1,504,500, which represents a 4.4% increase to the estimated base and one-time funding of $34,073,837 received in 2020/21.

These investments build on the increased investments announced by MPP Rick Nicholls in 2019 and 2020.

“It is clear, now that we are on our way out of this pandemic, that local hospitals and staff have gone above and beyond to provide us with exceptional care to the in-need patients and families of Windsor,” said

Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington.

“Investments in our health care system today not only helps the recovery process of COVID-19 but will also better prepare us for any future emergencies.”

Over the last three years, the Ontario government has made significant investments in Ontario’s hospitals as part of its plan to end hallway health care. This includes overall sector increases of 2% in 2019-20, 3% in 2020-2021, and, most recently, 3.4% in 2021-22.

The 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy, outlined a total of $1.8 billion in additional investments for hospitals in 2021-22. This includes an increase of $778 million in funding to meet current and future demands for services and ensures all publicly funded hospitals will receive a minimum one per cent increase. This increase will help the hospitals keep pace with patient needs and increase access to high-quality care for patients and families across Ontario.

“Ontario’s hospitals have been unwavering in their commitment to protect the health and well-being of Ontarians, and our government is committed to ensuring that they have the resources needed to continue responding to the pandemic and meet the ongoing needs of the communities they serve,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “By increasing investments in hospitals province-wide, our government is helping to ensure that patients have access to the high-quality care they need, when and where they need it.”

The Ontario government remains committed to supporting hospitals so that they can continue to provide the care Ontarians need and deserve, today and in the future. Additional support for Ontario’s hospitals as part of Ontario’s Action Plan includes $760 million to help hospitals continue to respond to COVID-19 and an additional $300 million to reduce surgical backlogs.

“We are very appreciative of the support we have received from the Provincial government. Over the past year, Erie Shores HealthCare implemented a series of cost-saving initiatives which allowed the hospital to finish 2020-21 with a balanced budget,” said Kristen Kennedy, CEO for Erie Shores HealthCare. “This new funding is critical for the hospital and our communities.

Erie Shores can now begin exploring ways to support patient care through reinvestment in programs and services at the hospital.”

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The team also worked on equipment from lawnmowers to stationary diesels.

He thanked everyone for the business’s success, including his family members and wife, Caroline, employees, customers, and supporters. “I just can’t thank people enough,” he said.

Andy Siefker retiring after 44-years in service and it will be difficult to move on.

One of the shop’s biggest customers heard about the closure, and bought most of the equipment.

Siefker, joined by his family and colleagues, are now preparing the equipment to be shipped.

“I’ll help them out to get started and set up,” Siefker said.

“It has been a good life for us,” he said, reflecting on the last four-decades.

“It has been a lot of hard work, but I could not do it without the support of my

staff, and my family, and customers.”

Over the years, Siefker said his team has shipped their work all over. “One of the things is that we are not afraid of anything,” he said of his team’s approach to new challenges. His team worked on classic and antique engines and has worked on rare parts, such as the rare Duesenberg and Tucker engines.

“We just look at it as just another job and figure our way through it,” he said of working on rare parts.

New to the business district: • Tagged It Paper Co has moved into the 7 Talbot Street North facility.

Owner, Michelle Lettner, used to run the business out of her home in Essex. In addition, she used to attend a lot of markets to sell her homemade products and connect with potential clients.

The COVID pandemic, she said, forced her to seek an alternative as to how she was conducting business.

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Lettner described her store as a stationery gift shop that has an eclectic feel. She tries to be ecofriendly.

In addition to her own products, there are items from a few local vendors and manufactured goods as well.

So far, things are going well, she noted.

• AB Bike Repair & Board Games is located at 25 Talbot Street North.

Owner, Andrew Bottoms, uses the space to fix bikes and sell board games. Previously,

he was fixing bikes out of his own house, but wanted to transition into a storefront. When he started getting interested in cycling a few years back, he wanted to fix his own bike. So, he learned the mechanics of a bicycle and turned his passion into a business.

So far, he said he has received a good welcome into the business district.

• Blimeys British Store and Gift Shop is now located in 71 Talbot Street North.

Things are going well

in the new space, Carl Hulme, business owner, said. He noted the reason the store was moved from Harrow to Essex Centre after seven-years was for the extra space, which offers the ability to better display products.

Residents in Essex have been welcoming, Hulme said, adding it is a great place to be.

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JESSOP, Grant - 79 years, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Pace) for 55 loving years. Dear father of Gerald (Tracey), Robert, Alan (MaryGrace), and Garnet.

Cherished Grandpa of Wyatt. Son of the late Wilbert and Dorothy (Giles) Jessop. Dear brother of the late Rosemary Tessier and Joanne Jessop (Port Franks). Will be missed by nephews Kevin (Leigh) (Port Franks) and Michael (Chrissy) (London) and great nieces. Grant was a life-long farmer in Oldcastle. He was a member of IBEW Local 773 for over 50 years. Grant was also a member of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Essex County Plowman’s Association, and Essex County 4-H. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. A special thank you to all of his health care providers. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A private family service will be held. Interment at St. Stephen’s Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment for visitation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made to the Windsor Essex Cancer Care Foundation or St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

SINCLAIR, Lois Elaine - passed away peacefully July 26, 2021 at the Sun Parlor Home at the age of 75 years. Beloved wife of Glen Sinclair for 50 years.

Loving mother of Allison Haluik (Colin).

Cherished Grandma of Miranda.

Predeceased by her parents, Edmund and Olive Godkin, her brothers, Mervin (June) Godkin and Lavern Godkin.

Dear sister of Olene (Murray) Dennis, Audrey (late Lloyd) Beuermann, Merle (late James) Burns and sister-in-law Marion Godkin.

She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Lois loved her time spent with her granddaughter, Miranda. Lois was actively involved in the Aqua Fit program at Essex High School where she made many friends. She retired from Medical Laboratories of Windsor in 2011 with many friends from her years of work. A special thank you to the staff of WRH Ouellette Campus 2N and the Sun Parlor Home for their care and compassion. Visitation at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 11:00a.m. until the Celebration of Lois’s life at 1:00p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and service is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. If desired, memorial donations made in lieu of flowers to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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KRAMER, Margaret “Maggie”- Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Country Village Health Care Centre at the age of 78 years.

Beloved wife of Allan for 59 years.

Loving Mom of Sue Janisse (Mike Webb), Ken Kramer (Brenda), and Mike Kramer (Tanya). Proud Grammie/Grandma of Hannah, Gabrielle, Nicholas, Sarah, and Ryan.

Dearest sister of Jan Ecker, Christine Coss (Gord), Steve Hugall (Christine), late Debbie DeWolfe, Bill Hugall (Cheryl), and the late Heather. Dear sister-inlaw of Judi Inkpen, late Murray Kramer and late Cathy Dudley (Gord). Maggie will also be remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her beloved best friends, John and Dianne Beaudoin. Maggie retired from Iler Lodge after many years of service, and in retirement continued to volunteer there. She was a Sunday school teacher at Essex Gospel Community Church. She also loved crocheting and donating gifts to newborn babies at the hospital, as well as canning from the garden. Loved forever and always.

In following Maggie’s wishes, private family cremation services have taken place. Memorial donations may be made to Essex Gospel Community Church by contacting Reid Funeral Home, Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends may share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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the boiler and determined the internal portion of the boiler had failed and it needed to be replaced. The contract has been awarded to Vollmer Mechanical Contractors Limited and the expected cost is $30,000.

Lacasse Pickleball Complex: Council approved the award of the Lacasse Pickleball Complex to Front Construction, in the amount of $711,506. Council also approved an increase of $155,000 to project budget as the originally approved budget of $600,000 fell short of the bids received. The increase in materials and labour over the past year has contributed to an overall increase in project construction costs. The project includes a 10 court playing surface, drainage, fencing, a walkway and an accessory building. Provision will be made to enable court lighting at a later date, if deemed necessary. The Tecumseh Pickleball Association is contributing an additional $50,000, bringing their total contribution to the project to $150,000. The remaining $105,000 lift will be covered from Town reserves. The revised project budget will cover all costs, including those incurred for design and soil analysis.

Tecumseh Transit On-Demand Pilot Project: Council received a report on the successful award of $27,150 from the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) program towards the On-Demand Transit Pilot Project and approved the initiation of the project. The Town will move forward with securing a service provider to begin implementation. Establishing the service is expected to take approximately 12 weeks with the pilot project to be in place for 12 months. Full details on the service will be provided once it is operational.

5074 North Talbot Road: Council authorized the holding of a public meeting to consider a Zoning By-Law

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amendment for 5074 North Talbot Road. The owner of the property is seeking to change the zoning of the 1.09 hectare (2.7 acre) property situated at the north side of North Talbot Road, abutting the west side of Weston Park from “Agricultural Zone (A-33)” to “Hamlet Residential Zone (RH)” to facilitate the creation of one new residential lot and future construction of one single unit dwelling.

5250 Walker Road: Council approved the Site Plan Control Agreement for improvements to the property at 5250 Walker Road operating as Tim Horton’s.

12305 County Road 34: Council authorized the holding of a public meeting to consider a Zoning By-Law amendment for 12305 County Road 34. The owner of the property is seeking to change the zoning of the 0.57 hectare (1.4 acre) property on the south side of County Road 34, approximately 500 metres west of the intersection with Manning Road from “Hamlet Residential Zone (RH)” to a site specific “Hamlet Residential Zone (RH-6)” to facilitate construction of one additional residential unit on the property.

Canada Community Revitalization Fund: Council endorsed the Town’s application to the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the Riverside Drive Trail project. CCRF aims to help communities build and improve infrastructure projects. The maximum contribution under the fund is up to $750,000 with funding to cover up to 75% of the total project costs. Should the Town be successful, the Town’s portion of the project would be less than $500,000.

The next Regular Meeting of Council is Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The meeting is scheduled to be held electronically. Visit www.tecumseh.ca.

What’s Going On...

AUG. 5 - Pride Flag raising at 5pm Essex Town Hall with 2-Spirit Indigenous representation, Trans Wellness, and St. Paul’s. BBQ at St. Paul’s Anglican Church to follow with donations going to Trans Wellness Ontario. COVID guidelines in place.

AUG. 7-28 “You Are Not Alone!!” OPIOID AWARENESS CAMPAIGN at All Saints Church, Windsor. Call 519-996-9365 for more info.

AUG. 7 - WELCOME BACK MARKET at St Paul’s Anglican Church , 92 St Paul Street from 10am - 2pm. For info, call 519-776-7711.

AUG. 11- ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. Appointment times available. Go to: www.blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. AUG. 18 - AMHERTSBURG BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  Knights of Columbus Hall, 190 Richmond St. Appt. times available. Go to: www.blood.ca or call 1-800-2 DONATE. 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.

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Look us up on social media for updates.

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Fresh food. Friendly neighbours

someone who would benefit from one, please call the church.

We are so blessed to live in a county with many roadside stands. Please be honorable when using the honesty box.

The people who grow fruit and vegetables work hard to provide us with delicious produce. Enjoy the week.t.

Essex Baptist Church

Essex Baptist is OPEN! Our modest congregation welcomes you to join us.

Current health regulations do give us capacity in our sanctuary. Come learn how to pray with us in our current series! Past recording of messages are on our website, which is updated weekly.

We are praying God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Please let us know how we can more, specifically pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com).

191 Talbot St. S., Essex

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

Plans are afoot for re-opening, but for the time being, to give people a chance to get their second shot, we are looking at reopening in September.

In the meantime, our Foodbank continues to serve the community. For more information or to book an appointment, call Vicki at the church at 519- 776-4628.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online! We are open and invite you to join us each Sunday at 10:00 am. All safety protocols are in place, such as mask wearing, hand sanitizing, and physical distancing. Or you may join us online each Sunday morning at 10am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page.

At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school.

Come be part of the community, our “take a book, leave a book” library is now in front of Essex CRC church.

Essex United Church Join us for Sunday services on August 8 and 22 at 10:30am.

It is great to see everyone again. Our new website is up and running! Visit us at www. essexunitedchurch.ca Also, you can keep up-to-date and join us on social media.

The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am – 11:45 pm. The Food Bank also has a new phone number: 519-776-4070.

Trinity Church submitted by Pat Jackson For the month of August, the joint services will be held at St. Paul’s in Essex at 10am.

To order your mums, please contact Pat or call the church at 519-839-5303. They will be available for pickup in early September.

‘Take-a-book-leave-a-book’ library is located in front of the gazebo; please check it out.

Thank you to the ladies who have made fidget blankets to give out free to those with a cognitive impairment. If you know

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Our Worship Service ia at 10am.

For the month of August, our joint Worship Service will be held at Belle River United Church.

Rev. Carl will lead the service.

You also go to www.woodsleepastoralcharge. ca to receive the Worship Service.

We have cancelled all special events for now.

Bethel-Maidstone United We are happy to announce that we are now open for in-person worship. Masks and social distancing procedures will still be in place. We are pleased to welcome back Rev. Paul Rodey as our interim minister. See you Sunday at 10 am.

On Sunday, September 12th, weather permitting, we will host a ‘Welcome Back Barbeque,’ following the church service.

Please bring your own chair.

Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals.

Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bmuc@xplornet.ca. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Road and Talbot. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Join us at St Paul’s for our ‘Welcome Back Market’ on Saturday, August 7th from 10am 2pm. Please wear a mask, hand sanitizer will be provided.

As we continue to navigate through this difficult time, know that we are still hard at work to provide you with the spiritual resources that you need. Please see our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and social media for updates and worship resources.

Messages are checked regularly at the church office, you can reach us there at 519776-7711.

Stay safe and see you soon.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news St. Clement K of C is hosting a Golf Tournament, August 14, at Fox Glen and BBQ back at their Columbian Club hall. Contact Len Paquette at 519-736-7853 to register.

St. John the Evangelist CWL is holding a yard sale on August 20th & 21st outside at the church. It is free will offering and proceeds go towards Street Help.

First Communions and Confirmations will take place throughout August. Baptism Prep class for parents takes place on Saturday, August 7, 1 pm, at Holy Name of Jesus church hall. Please register by calling the office.

Our family of parishes are open for Masses.

You must still have an online reservation to attend. Week day Masses do not require reservations.

All up to date news can be found on our website at centralessexcatholic.dol.ca If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call the St. Vincent de Paul for McGregor at 226-787-7493 or for Essex at 519-999-1667.

Please help support our St. Vincent de Paul Societies by donating food or a monetary gift. For all up to date information please visit our website at centralessexcatholic.dol. ca Stay safe and have a great week!

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

Our in-person Sunday morning services are still suspended.

However, weekly recorded services are available on the church website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, who would be pleased to speak with you. The number of Harrow United Church is: 519-738-4223.

Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.

Cottam United Church Cottam United is open for in-person or

online. We would love to have you visit inperson. Covid protocols are in place and masks are required. Church service is at 9:30am, on Sunday mornings, so arrive early to be signed in and please keep the social distancing requirements.

A Sunday School program has started for the children.

The Prayer garden is looking wonderful and we hope you will have an opportunity to visit, sit, and reflect and leave feeling a new sense of peace.

If you have a prayer request; please contact Pastor Kim and our Prayer Warriors will add it to our prayers.

Community Support Centre of Essex County

We provide transportation, for medical appointments, for residents of Windsor and Essex County. The Foot Care Clinic is available, in Essex, three days a week.

Meals on Wheels delivery to Essex is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Community Food Pantry operates twice a week by appointment. Check our our virtual programming, that you can do from home. Join us for exercise classes, chair yoga, Wellness Wednesdays, and Bingo. Our Security Reassurance program connects a volunteer with a client to provide a little phone check-in. We are always looking for volunteers for this program. Contact Carolyn at 519-728-1435 ext 216. Call 519-728-1435 for registration, or further information on any of our programs, or visit online at: www. communitysupportcentre.ca

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Services have resumed at Brooker. This Sunday, August 8, we will gather at the home of Mary Birch for an outdoor service and picnic, starting at 10am. Phil Hernandez will bring the message. Masks and social distancing are required. Please bring a lawn chair, picnic lunch and drinks. BBQs will be available to cook on.

Remember in your prayers those who are ill, those in nursing homes, and our country, in

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A tough week of fun for the Essex Yellowjacket Peewee team 1947 Oldsmobile still looks great!

Beautiful 1947 Oldsmobile club sedan owned by Tim Goyeau.

Five years ago, Leamington resident Tim Goyeau purchased a beautiful 1947 Oldsmobile Model “60” club sedan with fastback styling and still powered by the original flathead six now equipped with two 2-barrel carbs.

The gearshift is 3-speed on the steering column and the interior is still original, including the original owner’s manual in the glove compartment. The odometer shows 95,000 carefully driven miles.

The dazzling green finish has purple flames at the front. Other features include chrome wire wheels with knock-off hubs, headlight eyebrows, a spotlight and mirror on the driver’s side, 12-volt electrical system, and the original grille and front bumper re-chromed to perfection. This car is a perfect blend of the old and the new.

Wigle Motors advertised the new Oldsmobiles in the Leamington Post & News on April 10, 1947 under the heading: “It’s smart to own an Olds.” And the ad tells you why: “The 1947 Oldsmobile is smart in more ways than one. Smart styling certainly. But it’s a smart investment too. An investment in the dependability and quality for which the Oldsmobile name is famous. An investment in the riding comfort of Quadri-Coil Springing and 4-Way Stabilization. An investment in the matchless driving ease of GM Hydra-Matic Drive (optional at extra cost) – the only drive that shifts gears automatically and eliminates the clutch pedal entirely.

“Choose the low-priced Oldsmobile “60” (either a six or an eight) – or the popularpriced “70” (also with a choice of engines) – or the luxurious “98” Custom Cruiser.

Whichever it is, you’ll be making a smart choice!”

The Oldsmobile was named by Ransom Eli Olds, whose curved-dash Oldsmobile built in Detroit went on sale in 1901 and was hugely popular. He also built the REO car (named after his initials) from 1904 to 1936. He was still alive in 1947 when Tim Goyeau’s Oldsmobile was built.

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Pictured above are - Top row: L/R-Hayes, Bonanno, Patterson, Grein, Benoit, Clemens, Hayes, Patterson, Kigar Bottom row: L/R - Grein, Grant, Bellaire, White, Ledoux, Trepanier, Wilson, Knecht.

submitted by EFP The 13-year-old players on the Essex peewee travel baseball team had a tough week, but still had plenty of fun.

After playing three games of the August Madness tournament, Essex is yet to find a win.

The spirited team has had a hard time coming by runs as of late, and though pitching has been strong, the Essex defence has not been very efficient.

The team goes down the road to Villanova

High school on Saturday, for a 12:45 pm matchup with LaSalle. The August Madness games resume on Wednesday the 11th, as Essex travels to Dresden.

On Sunday, the 14th, Essex and Kingsville will meet, in Kingsville, for

two games.

Win or lose, the Yellowjackets are happy for, and looking forward to, a full month of baseball ahead.

Voice Of Inspiration “Stop looking for approval from others and finally concentrate on winning yourself over. The victory within is much sweeter than anything you can achieve outside of you.” ~ Christine E. Szymanski

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Local tennis league doubles up on the court

submitted to EFP On Sunday, the Greater Amherstburg Tennis League (GATL) wrapped up its 3rd Annual Doubles Invitational.

Over a two-week period, 26 teams competed for the Championship in both Men’s and Women’s

divisions. On Sunday that was some great action and tightly contested matches.

A small gathering of spectators and league players were on hand to witness the contests.

The league continues to grow each year, with over 200 members playing

throughout Essex County.

The 2021 season runs from June 1st to August 29th, with playoffs beginning in September.

There are divisions for Men’s Singles and Doubles, Women’s Singles and Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.

The GATL would like to thank its sponsors for this event which included Miskus Chiropractic, Radovich Chiropractic, and Pizza Express in Harrow.

For more information on the league and the event, check out our website, www.gatl.ca Women’s Championship Penny Peltier (Kingsville) & Angela Knapp (Lasalle) def.

Joanne Ferasol (Lasalle) & Natalie Renaud (Windsor) Women’s Consolation Margaret Bondy (McGregor) & Erin Seagris (Amherstburg) def. Elaine McGinty & Beth McKay (Tecumseh) Men’s Championship Jared and Bill Seagris

(Amherstburg) def. Sung Hyun Yun (Windsor) & Shyam Kannan (Lasalle) Men’s Consolation Robert Augustyn & Craig Lohnes (Lasalle) def. Josh Polsky & Mark

Kupko (Windsor) Group C Final Exodus Calit & Scott Bulych (Tecumseh) def. Richard Palmer (Windsor) & Richard Drouillard (Tecumseh)

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Windsor-Essex well represented in Tokyo Olympics as athletes begin arriving home

Kylie Masse prepares and stretches before her races.

(Courtesy Swimming Canada/Jo Kleindl)

by Garrett Fodor As the Tokyo Olympics approach the closing ceremonies, scheduled for August 8, four of the region’s five athletes are making their way back home following the completion of their events.

After one week of events, athletes have won, athletes have lost, recorded personal bests, and returned home to their families, friends, and loved ones. But as they all wrote proudly on their social media, they were all proud to wear Canada’s maple leaf. Four Windsor-Essex athletes

in Tokyo have completed their events and following COVID protocols in the athletes village before returning home.

When Melissa BishopNriagu arrived in Tokyo for her third Olympics, the 800-metre sprinter was named co-captain for Athletics Canada’s track and field team. BishopNriagu was entering the Olympics coming in after competing in events across North America, where her times continued to progress and improve, and posting season bests.

On July 29, BishopNriagu ran in her 800-metre heat, where she

placed fourth with a time of 2:02:11. She missed out on automatically qualifying for the semi-finals by one place.

Bishop-Nriagu’s time would eventually be surpassed in the final heats, as she failed to reach the semi-finals, placing 28th.

“As of seven days ago, I could have confidently told you that I was in personal best form and in the hunt for a medal,” Bishop-Nriagu posted on her Instagram account.

“But sport often has ways of breaking your heart.

One week ago, I hurt my hamstring pretty badly, I didn’t know if I’d be able to line up. We did everything possible to get me there, but it wasn’t enough.”

Bishop-Nriagu concluded her post, noting that she is okay and grateful for the support she has received. She believes she will be back.

Her Lancer teammate, Noelle Montcalm, was also in action in Tokyo.

The 400-metre hurdler competed on July 30. In her heat, Montcalm placed sixth, posting a time of 55.85 seconds, missing out on the semi-finals, by hundredths of a second.

Montcalm will have one more chance to potentially run, as a member of the 4x400 metre relay, when they run their heats on August 5 in order to qualify for the finals on August 7. It was the 4x400 metre in 2016, which Montcalm and team placed fourth, missing the podium by milliseconds.

While Brandon McBride was competing in the 800-metre, he was coming into Tokyo having spent much of the last 18-months recovering from various ailments, only racing a handful of times in 2021. In his heat, McBride placed 6th, with a time of 1:46:32, finishing nearly half a second behind the leader.

As a result, he missed the opportunity to advance to the semi-finals in the event.

For 25-year-old Kylie

Masse, 2021 marked her second Olympics appearance and the LaSalle native was hoping to add to her performance from Rio 2016, where she earned a bronze medal.

And, improve she did, as the swimmer outdid her previous performances.

The swimmer began the games with a pair of silver medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre backstroke events, before adding to her collection of medals, as Masse was a member of the 4x100 metre medley team. Masse and the team placed third in the event, as she will return home to Canada and LaSalle with three more medals to her name.

Rounding out Windsor-Essex’s athletes is Dayna Pidhoresky.

The marathoner has not had the start she and her team had imagined when arriving in Tokyo and preparing for her event on August 6, Pidhoresky and her coach, Josh Seifarth, received word that they had been in close contact with someone on their flight to Tokyo.

As a result, the pair were isolated in their rooms, with Pidhoresky having a lone exercise bike to train on while she waited for approval and negative tests to leave the quarantine and head to the athletes village.

The Tecumseh native is appearing in her first Olympic games.

The closing ceremony, on August 8, will wrap up the festivities for the nearly 11,000 athletes, who are competing for 206 countries. The closing ceremonies will also pass the torch from Tokyo to Paris as the next hosts for the 2024 Olympics.