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A LOOK INSIDE Lakeshore looking for public input for parks PAGE 3 _______________ Unions support striking library workers PAGE 6 _______________ Donations down at Salvation Army PAGE 7 _______________ Visitors and locals travel through time to learn military history PAGE 9 ________________ Kingswoof fourth annual dog show PAGE 14 ________________ A Little Romance in Rio PAGE 23 ________________

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Rodeo ropes in 6000 spectators

by Sylene Argent The thundering boom of horses galloping echoed as cowboys and cowgirls of the Rawhide Rodeo company took to the sand arena in their chosen disciplines to compete for top prizes at Ruthven’s 15th annual Sun Parlour Rodeo over the weekend.

Youth, and the young at heart, watch on in awe as cowboys challenged the eight second buzzer aboard bucking broncs Piper watches on in awe as cowboys and cowgirls or bulls, roped calves

perform on horse-back during the Sun Parlour Rodeo.

on the run, or wrestled a calf to the ground after dismounting their trusty steeds while racing at full speed; and as cowgirls competed for top times in the cover leaf barrel race.

“This is something we are really proud of,” Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos said on the Saturday evening of the event from a horsedrawn carriage that was displayed from the rodeo ring. “We welcome all the cowboys and cowgirls.”

He thanked the Pavao family for continuing to host this community event.

The two rodeo performances during the weekend offered the opportunity for families to spend time together at an event that provided entertainment for anyone, Stephanie Pavao, one of the event organizers, explained.

The Rodeo gave area residents an opportunity to watch on as professionals competed in an array of events, and even cheer on participants from the area that compete at that level.

The event also offered the opportunity for youth to enjoy bouncy castles, and for patrons to shop or eat.

In addition to watching the events, there were unique events like mutton busting and the calf scramble for youth to sign up to take part in.

With all these fun reasons to attend, there is no wonder why, even after 15 years, the Sun Parlour Rodeo continues to attract a huge crowd.

But there is bigger purpose behind the years of dedicated work put

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presenting this quality event. Every year, the Sun Parlour Rodeo forwards event proceeds back into the community.

Before the first bareback bronc rider took to the ring this weekend, the Pavao family of Ruthven has forwarded around $288,000 to local charities, including Leamington District

Memorial Hospital, WE Care for Kids, and, most recently, The Erie Shores Hospice Campus.

Pavao explained that the Sun Parlour Rodeo committed to sponsoring a room at the new Leamington-based hospice facility, which the local family was able to finish sponsoring last year through the annual

rodeo. This year’s event will forward an additional donation to the facility.

It is hoped that this year’s event will bring the amount the Sun Parlour Rodeo has been able to contribute back to the community to over the $300,000 mark, Pavao said.

She was grateful the weekend provided great

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weather for the event to be held, and also to the generosity of the countless sponsors and those who gathered ring side to enjoy the event. She suspected the 2016 event had one of the highest participation levels, estimating over 6000 rodeo fans attended throughout the weekend.

“We were so blessed with the great weather and great turnout,” she said.

Pavao thanked the event sponsors and attendees for their support.

“We truly couldn’t put on the rodeo without them,” she said In addition to her family putting on the event, Pavao said her family receives a lot of appreciated help from rodeo supporter, Nelson Carvalho.

“He is a big part of the team. He helps us out immensely,” she said.

For more information, log onto www. sunparlourrodeo.com or www.rawhiderodeo. com.

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Paul Bezaire, Partner with Bezaire & Associates, Rita Chappell-Arsenault, Manager of Communications for the Town of Lakeshore, and Lakeshore Councillor Linda McKinlay participated in an open house designed to gather public input regarding the future of parks.

by Sylene Argent Lakeshore residents and facility users had the opportunity to provide input and voice opinions at recent open houses hosted in Belle River, Comber, and Woodslee. The Town is currently undertaking a review of all of its parks services. It was hoped these open houses would allow the Town and the firm hired to complete the new Parks Master Plan to gather public input before making recommendations.

Paul Bezaire, Partner with Bezaire & Associates landscape architect firm, said the future Parks

Master Plan will consider the entire municipality of Lakeshore.

This document, when it is completed, will be the first full document of its kind, created for the amalgamated municipality of Lakeshore. There was one document created shortly after amalgamation, Bezaire said, but the new Master Plan will be bigger in scope.

There are two stages of public consultations as the plan is created, Bezaire said. Last week’s open houses completed the first stage where the Town and the landscape

architect firm met with Lakeshore residents and facility users to explain what is available to them already, and discover where they would like to see improvements.

“We are just listening,” Bezaire said at the public open house hosted at the Comber Community Centre last Wednesday evening. In the fall,

the firm and the Town of Lakeshore will host a second set of open houses. At that point, representatives will announce what they heard was needed, present their recommendations, and again get public feedback.

From there, Bezaire said, it is hoped to have

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent •••

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I read somewhere recently that some people judge others by the little things they do, like what they do with their grocery/shopping cart after they have finished shopping; if it is cleared of the users’ debris and put away for the next person to use, or left to roam the parking lot.

I think there is some truth to that sentiment, as the old saying goes, something to the tune that it is the little things that count. Of course, I think that refers more to favours or little good deeds rather than small actions. But I think those small actions often highlight a mindset in others.

Plus, that happens to be one of my pet peeves, when someone leaves the grocery or shopping cart in the parking lot or just shoves it towards the cart-line.

Small actions like holding a door open for others is a small gesture that can brighten someone else’s day, especially if that person was feeling a bit down at that moment for one reason or another. It is a rare occasion, in my own experience, that someone does not hold the door open for me, and that is something I always try to do for others. I have let the door close on someone else by accident, which I followed up with an apology.

Sometimes, even accepting a small gesture of kindness can be tough. I used to have, and can still have, an “I can get it myself” attitude and insist I be the one to open the door for anyone. Even at that level, for me, it was hard to accept a helping hand.

But, at some point in each of our lives, we will all need a helping

hand. And accepting help can either be something that can be expected of others, or difficult to receive, depending on the person. Sometimes accepting those little, kind gestures helps prepare us for when we will need someone to lean on, and can let the helper feel good about his or her act of kindness.

It takes courage to admit help is needed, or that something cannot be done by one’s self. There’s fear in vulnerability. These reasons make those special, understanding people in our lives even more valuable.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Did you know?

Here are some interesting facts about our country that were sent to me by my friend. I don’t know her source and we will have to accept them as authentic.

Canadians consume more macaroni and cheese than the people of any other country in the world.

The license plates for cars in the Northwest Territories are shaped like polar bears.

Canadians have more education than people of other countries. Over half of the adult population has some type of college education.

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At Newfoundland, the Atlantic Ocean often freezes in winter, allowing people to play hockey on it.

Canada has the longest coastline of any country.

Residents of Churchill leave their cars unlocked in case a pedestrian has to escape from a polar bear.

Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined.

Large parts of Canada have less gravity than other parts of the world.

Canada has fewer people than metropolitan Tokyo.

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Weed control must be taken seriously by Bruce Webster, Board Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Noxious weeds are more than an inconvenience.

They can cause damage and loss to crops, seriously affect livestock, invade natural environments and they can be extremely toxic to humans. Wild parsnip is such a noxious and invasive weed that is causing a lot of concern across eastern Ontario.

Wild parsnip is a serious concern for farmers right now. There are good reasons why it is designated invasive and noxious. Its properties include features such as: • Outcompeting native plants and reducing

biodiversity.

• Its stem, leaves and flowers contain chemicals that increase skin sensitivity to sunlight.

• Wild parsnip reduces the quality and saleability of agricultural forage crops such as hay, oats, and alfalfa.

• It is toxic to cattle, horses and sheep and is known to reduce weight gain and fertility in livestock that eat it.

Because of these characteristics wild parsnip is covered by Ontario’s Weed Control Act and the Invasive species Act. Under the Weed Control Act, landowners are responsible for

destroying noxious weeds on their property.

Likewise, municipalities have the responsibility of controlling it on publically owned lands.

The City of Ottawa and several municipalities across eastern Ontario are taking the threat of wild parsnip seriously and implementing control measures.

Herbicides approved for use by Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency are known to be one of the most effective and efficient control methods. These herbicides are rigorously tested and are applied by trained individuals who have completed the Ontario pesticide training certification and by municipalities to get wild parsnip under control and off of our farms and public areas.

It is equally important for the government of Ontario to take all necessary measures to

control this noxious and invasive weed on provincial lands such as our highway corridors.

The weed readily spreads, so attacking all sources will be necessary to get wild parsnip under control.

Because of its competiveness and prolific ability to spread, early identification and effective control of wild parsnip using approved herbicides can reduce the amount of control methods needed at a later date.

Herbicides registered under the Pest Control Products Act are proven to be safe. Unfortunately, municipalities are facing public backlash from those who don’t like the idea of approved herbicides used to control this noxious and invasive weed. They fear ecological damage, but fail to recognize the damage to biodiversity and health risk posed. Those with no skin in the game do not suffer from the effects

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Last Thursday morning, around 300 people, including representatives from several unions, gathered at the Essex Civic Centre to support the 58 librarians who have been out since June 25.

“We were surprised by how many of them turned out. It was a great spirit lift to our members,” CUPE

Local 2974 spokesperson Lori Wightman said.

Among those in attendance was former Unifor president Ken Lewenza, who helped pass out bags filled with personal care items and $150 gift cards. A food drive was also held.

“The public has been amazingly supportive to us. Some have even walked the picket line with us,” Wightman said.

Librarians are getting $300 per week in strike pay but it looks like there is no end in sight

as negotiations with the Essex County Library Board have broken off and as of press time there were no plans to head back to the bargaining table.

“There is no word when we are going to go back to the table. It’s very frustrating,” Essex County Library Board Chairperson Richard Meloche, who is also the Deputy Mayor of Essex, said.

Meloche said there is only one issue – sick days and shot-term disability.

He said that the County is adamant in getting all of its employees, including librarians, paramedics, and inside and outside workers, under one plan.

The Library Board is offering 8.5 sick days per year as well as short-term disability. Meloche said

that prior to the strike, 18 sick days and no shortterm disability is what the librarians were getting and still want.

“I wasn’t expecting a strike, period. This is a very good plan. Some people have difficulty with change,” Meloche said.

Wightman said that it’s a non-issue because librarians don’t use their sick time.

She said that her coworkers are surprised that the strike has gone on this long and noted that most talk around the picket line revolves around patrons and not the issues.

“I would have thought that this would have been over in a couple of days.

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Lakeshore Council adopt the document by the end of the year. This document will create a template for parks and recreation over the next 15 years. Having the plan in place is great for budgeting and planning for future needs, he said.

Anyone who was unable to make an open house, but would like to contribute their opinions, can do so by filling out an online survey that is currently available on Lakeshore’s website lakeshore.ca. Information presented during the recent open houses can also be found online, he said.

One challenge Bezaire has noticed early on is that geographically, Lakeshore is a large community. In some cases, because of that, parks can be quite spread out.

Rita Chappell-Arsenault, Manager of Communications for the Town of Lakeshore, said it is important to get the word out about the open houses and the online survey. “The more input the Town gets, the better the result,” she said.

Lakeshore Councillor Linda McKinlay said it is nice to be able to work with a firm to get a fresh perspective on what is needed in Lakeshore. She was happy with last Wednesday evening’s turnout.

by Sylene Argent The Essex Salvation Army Thrift Store is experiencing something it has never before experienced in the 18 years it has been in operation in Essex Centre. Its clothing and item donations have almost completely dried up. Typically, this time of year, there are usually so many donated items, the sorting area in the back of the store is over flowing.

But right now, it holds only a few items ,that have been recently donated, for resale. “There’s usually a surplus of goods,” Roberts said of the time of year. “For the first time in 18 years, we are out of [donated] product.”

Major Sam Roberts is asking community members to dig into their closets and basements to discover those gently used household and clothing items that are no longer in use, and donate them to the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

He explained that all the proceeds raised through the Thrift Shop stay local, and help provide support to area individuals and families facing economically

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He continued that every dollar the Salvation Army raises stays local.

The Salvation Army’s only drop off is located in the back of the store. It has other drop off locations.

The Salvation Army hopes to gather donations in the near future to ensure that there is support for the services and programs it offers the community.

Major Sam Roberts of the Essex Salvation Army displays the mostly empty area that is typically overflowing with donated clothing and household goods.

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Pooches, puppies, pals invited to grand opening of new Essex Centre Dog Park Run off-leash in the spacious, new enclosed space located just east and directly adjacent to the temporary dog park near the Essex Centre Sports Complex (60 Fairview Avenue West).

Alternatively, enjoy the separate “small dog” section within the larger park.

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Visitors and locals travel through time to learn military history

by Shelbey Hernandez It’s a partially sunny day. Waves of different coloured military uniforms are spread across the plain.

Those nearby can hear horses neigh, muskets fire, and the loud, booming, ever authoritative voices coming from the mouths of those in charge of each military party.

Tents are lined up across a huge expanse where soldiers await to go to war, and their families hope to see them come home again.

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who they are and their historical significance.

Hundreds of people visiting Fort Malden National Historic Site, in Amherstburg, took part in celebrating 2,000 years of military history at the Military Heritage Days over the weekend.

The event started in the early 90s with the purpose of having a venue to bring reenactment groups together.

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Fort Malden staff dressed up in the military attire for the Rebellions of 1837 as part of the Military Heritage Days event held at Fort Malden on Sunday. Alex Dale, the Interpretation Officer at Fort Malden, leads the group down the path.

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BMO shows support for upcoming plowing match Pictured left: Tony DiPaolo, a Financial Planner with BMO, and Sandy Papineau, Essex BMO Branch Manager, presented Murray McLeod, Secretary of the Essex County Plowmen’s Association, with a $1,216 cheque last Thursday to support the upcoming plow match. The cheque presentation took place at the 2016 plow site, Leo Hayes’s farm on County Road 17, in the former Township of Sandwich South.

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2016 TECUMSEH BY-ELECTION COUNCILLOR WARD 2 Nomina ons in the Town of Tecumseh for the office Councillor Ward 2 may be made by comple ng and filing a Nomina on Form in the office of the Clerk in the prescribed form at any me when the Clerk’s office is open. The regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

by Sylene Argent On Saturday, August 6, competitive plowmen will put their mark in the earth for judges to assess during the Essex County Plowmen Association’s local plowing match and farm equipment show.

It takes great volunteer dedication and the generosity of sponsorship to host such an event.

Nomina on Forms must be accompanied by a Declara on of Qualifica on, proof of iden fica on, and the nomina on filing fee of $100.00. The filing fee is payable by cash, debit, cer fied cheque or money order. The Nomina on Form must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person during regular business hours.

one of the larger donations from the bank, he said.

Following the plowing match, an awards banquet and dinner will be held at St. Mary’s Hall.

To get sponsorships and support for the annual competition, McLeod said, is important. He was grateful to accept the BMO donation on behalf of the Essex County Plowmen’s Association.

Spectators are welcome to attend the event to watch area farmers display their talents at plowing, beginning at 10 a.m.

The rain date for the plowing match will be August 20, if needed.

For more information on the International Plowing Match, log onto www.plowingmatch.org.

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The 2016 By-Elec on will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016.

For more informa on on the 2016 By-Elec on, visit the Town’s website or contact the Clerk’s office at 519-735-2184.

Last Thursday, Sandy Papineau, Essex BMO Branch Manager, and Tony DiPaolo, a Financial Planner with BMO, presented Murray McLeod, Secretary of the Essex County Plowmen’s Association, with a $1,216 cheque at the 2016 plow site, Leo Hayes’s farm on County Road 17. The plow match site is located in the former Township of Sandwich South.

The donation will help fund the event to ensure it is available for local plowmen, who could earn the chance to move on to compete at a higher level.

McLeod explained that BMO is a sponsor for the plowing matches hosted in participating counties. Since the local competition, which changes location within the region each year, is a larger event, it receives

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Travel through time to learn military history...

Robert Sacco, who played the aquilifer for the Roman Army during the Military Heritage Days in Amherstburg over the weekend, poses for a photograph with the traditional helmet worn by those who would have held this position. An aquilifer was responsible for the finances of the army, which is why their helmets were often adorned with some sort of animal skin. By doing this, they would stick out and be less likely to be hurt in battle.

Southwestern Ontario, Elizabeth LeBlanc. Some of the groups onsite included the Romans, the Vikings, the War of 1812,

the Rebellion of Upper Canada, World War 1, and Korean conflict.

LeBlanc said these people came from all over

Ontario and the United States, around the Great Lakes, to participate.

For LeBlanc, this is one of her favourite events. LeBlanc has been working for Parks Canada since she was a teenager.

She said there is nothing quite like this event.

Attendees were able to learn not just about the soldiers, but also about their families.

“For thousands of years, many of the soldiers were allowed to travel with their families as well,” she said. “So you sort of get this domestic side of things at the same time. So you really get this slice of what life would have been like for average people during all these different time periods.”

Attendees would experience many things like handling a shield, trying on different military attire, shooting muskets, and more.

The whole idea was for each military group to represent themselves as accurately as possible.

Everything from the tents

to even the bowls are close, if not exactly, to how they would have been back in the day.

Alex Dale, the Interpretation Officer for the Fort Malden National Historic Site, said representing themselves accurately is important.

He and the rest of the Fort Malden staff dressed in the Rebellions of 1837 military uniforms because of how active they were in the area. Rebels had attacked Essex County in Amherstburg several times. Plus, there were the battles of Pelee Island, Windsor, and Fighting Island. This military group served during the battle of Windsor. In their group, there are 35 people.

Dale likes the event because it offers something for everyone. Children get to learn about history outside of their books and history buffs get to see time periods in which they have interest.

“It’s a combination of so many different time periods that if you’re really interested in ancient times,

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we have them here. We got the Romans, we got the Greeks, we got Vikings,” Dale said. “If you’re interested in more modern fire arms, we have soldiers representing time periods leading up to even modern day. So, for example, the

Royal Canadian Navy is here with the agency of Hunter … it’s just a pretty neat little event.”

The event may be over, but Fort Malden always has other events just around the corner.

The Voice Of Experience

by Evelyn Couch

Family Ties

I said goodbye to three of my family members today who were visiting me and returned to British Columbia. That happens for many people, but is a sad experience even though everyone smiles!

As one whose childhood was enriched by having my mother’s mother or my father’s father live with us for weeks at a time, I feel I have been deprived of the joys of having grandchildren. That has nothing to do with the times. All down the years, people have broken family ties by seeking homes at a distance.

Many people came to Canada after the new country was found. Although that was a few centuries in the past, I think it is unusual for me to be able to say my grandfather’s grandfather came to this country from England. Like so many people, it is only a generation or two on my Irish side.

The fact that families are smaller now makes a difference to children and Grandparent love and bond.

I say that because my grandpa was an old man when I was born. My father was the youngest of a dozen children. With no work responsibilities, he had so much time to spend with me in comparison to most of his older grandchildren.

- Just for giggles -

Do you enjoy reading Pickles on the Star comic page? I like that strip more than the Bumsteads. Little Nelson is a typical child.

Do you read the comics? They make a great start for my day now that I have time to read the funnies first thing. Of course I could not do that when I was working. I don’t read all of them in the Star because some seem weird to me.

There was a larger section of comics in the weekend paper when I was a child; just as there is now. Did any of you ever read Maggie and Jiggs?

When I lived in Halifax a family friend would ask for the newspaper when he visited and he would have so much fun with the comics that he would laugh heartily as he read them.

I like to provide a chuckle with this column, but I fear I have failed again this time.

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Artists decorate Bell boxes in Harrow project, she is currently working on illustrations for a children’s novel. She used to do murals for a living, but gave that up a few years ago.

Her mural encompassed just about everything locals think of when they think of Harrow, including fields for farming. Her goal was to showcase why the area is so special to her.

“We’re all about agriculture,” McLean said. “The wineries are out here, the boating and the lake, fishing, and what

Local artist Marilyn McLean poses for a photograph beside the mural she painted during the Bell Box Mural Project in Harrow.

by Shelbey Hernandez Driving through Harrow and parts of Colchester, residents and visitors of the area will notice murals painted on some of the Bell Canada utility boxes.

These murals were created as part of the Bell Box Mural Project.

In 2013, the project was first introduced to the community in Essex Centre.

The project originated,

under the Community Matters Toronto organization, in 2009.

Like here, the purpose of the project in Toronto, was to improve the neighbourhoods.

Since the Bell Box Mural Project started, more than 127 murals have been painted on Bell boxes.

Last week, eight Bell boxes were painted in Harrow and Colchester, each with a different look,

but all seemingly under the same theme: what represents the identity of Essex County.

Area artist Marilyn McLean was one of the individuals who took part in the project that transformed the plain Bell Boxes into works of art.

Marilyn also took part in the project when it was hosted in Essex Centre.

Marilyn has created art since she was a child.

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not. It’s a really nice place to be and to visit, so I think tourism is going to start to perk up around here with the new bike paths and these murals.”

Colchester Councillor Bill Caixeiro is on the Arts, Culture and Tourism Committee that was responsible for choosing these artists. He said this project was a great way to get local art work out there.

“It’s certainly one of those things (the Bell boxes) that you see everywhere,” Caixeiro

said. “Not that they’re horribly unsightly, but it’s just a blah piece of metal sitting at the side of the road. So it’s a way for artists to be able to show off their art work, and I think it decorates the boxes up nicely so you don’t even notice that it’s there.”

The artists may have added their final strokes of creativity on their murals, but with acrylic paint having been the medium, it is hoped these murals will be enjoyed for a long time.

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Kingswoof fourth annual dog show proceeds for a good cause

by Shelbey Hernandez For another year, around 50 local dog owners and their furry friends were given the opportunity to help two causes by

participating in the fourth annual Kingswoof dog show that was held at Lakeside Park Pavilion, in Kingsville on August 1st.

There were many categories for dogs to compete in, including most unusual colour, longest tail, best coat, biggest teeth, looks most like master, chest closest to the ground, and even sings the loudest.

Although some of the categories, such as performs best trick, did require some work on the part of the handler, most of the categories just applauded each breed’s different natural qualities.

This way, any dog owner could get involved.

“I think a lot of people when they think of a

dog show, they expect something a little more formal, pure bred and breeders,” Stephanie Allen Santos, a first-time judge at the dog show and a long-time dog lover and owner, said. “So when you got dogs that are just your pet, this is a great opportunity for you to show them off. Sometimes you win, sometimes you don’t.”

This dog show wasn’t new for Santos who had entered her own pet in previous years.

However, for one pet owner, it was his first time. Michael Laforet entered his Dachshund, Gibbs, into the event.

Gibbs won first place for chest closest to the ground and his owner couldn’t have been prouder.

Laforet said he often

Dog owner Joy Jocco poses for a photograph with her Chinese Crested dog, Nootchie, after winning first place for most unusual dog during the fourth annual Kingswoof Dog Show held at Lakeside Park in Kingsville on Monday, August 1.

MJ Lajoie and her husband get their cockerspaniel mix dog named Dixie to howl. Dixie was entered in the ‘sings the loudest’ competition and won first place.

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Dog owner Brittany Wigfield and her Border Collie Cooper perform a weaving trick as part of the performs best trick competition.

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Even though these organizations provide dog guides for free, there are many expenses when it comes to the training and upbringing of these animals. Litwin said that these dogs can cost the organizations up to $40,000 American, which means they need all the help they can get with

funding.

This event may be about socializing and fun for dog owners, but for these organizations, it’s all about awareness.

“Today means a great fundraiser for the dogs and exposure,” Joyce Mahovlich, the First Vice District Governor of Distract A1 for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, said. “This is great that the Kingsville

Lions are doing this every year. It’s one way to get the two schools out and in view of all the public and that’s what we have to do more of, getting more public appearances. It’s all about getting the word out.”

A total amount of money raised is not known just yet, but last year’s total was more than $2,000.

Dog owner Becky McMullin and her Shih Tzu, Buddy, pose for a photograph during the fourth annual Kingswoof Dog Show held at Lakeside Park in Kingsville on Monday, August 1. Buddy was entered in the best outfit competition, and although he didn’t win, he did look mighty dapper!

walks his dog in the park since he lives across the street. That was what he was planning to do during the dog show, but once he realized there was a dog show, he just had to enter Gibbs. He was accompanied by Marlene Hillman, a neighbour he walks with, who has a dog named Max. “I think it’s a great outing for all the dogs to

get to socialize,” Laforet said. “Some of these dogs we’ve (him and Hillman) actually met throughout the course of the week because we walk our dogs in the morning and they all get along very well.”

Every year, the event supports the same causes, the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Both organizations help

those with disabilities receive dog guides at no charge.

Rose-Marie Litwin is a huge supporter of Leader Dogs for the Blind because she got her dog guide, Velvet, from the organization. Litwin said she attended the event as a way of supporting the organization that did so much for her and her dog guide.

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PUBLIC NOTICE REHABILITATION OF BRIDGE 010 ROAD 2 WEST OVER THE WIGLE CREEK The rehabilitation of Bridge 010 over Wigle Creek in the vicinity of 495 Road 2 West has commenced and is expected to be complete by August 29 th 2016.

The bridge will be impassable and through traffic will not be possible.

Road 2 West will be open to local traffic only from the west to 495 Road 2 West and from the east to 485 Road 2 West.

Please use Road 3 West or County Road 20 between Division Road North and McCain Sideroad as your detour routes.

We appreciate your anticipated cooperation and patience during the construction as we strive to keep Kingsville a thriving community to live, work and visit.

Corrie Gabriele, Manager of Municipal Services

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IN LOVING MEMORY

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James Campbell In Loving Memory of of a dear husband and father who passed away 7 years ago on August 7, 2009.

When ties of love are broken, and loved ones have to part, It leaves a wound that never heals a lonely broken heart.

But looking on memories, the love and paths we trod, I bless the years I shared with you, and leave the rest to God.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Mary-Ann, Jeanie & Michael. ___________________________________________________ In loving memory of

Margaret Verschueren To Mom, we send birthday wishes to heaven on her 100th birthday, August 6th. To you and Dad, we at the farm think of you so often. We miss you and love you! ~ Always in our hearts; George, Theresa, and Anita

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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow ( Patrick Quinn ) Why do we punish ourselves, by carrying around the guilt, for our handling of yesterday, and second guessing ourselves, over things we cannot change?

And how things could have been, if we had that day over again?

When in fact yesterday is gone, and we have a better chance, of darkening the stars above, that shine out in the heavens, then we do of changing yesterday.

For all that yesterday offers us, are past memories, good or bad.

But they’re just that, memories, and tomorrow is yet to come, and that too we cannot change.

For our life is transient, fluid, and tomorrow gives no promises.

For we can be no more certain, that those plans for tomorrow, will in fact develop into reality, then we can change the weather.

And so this leaves us only today, for today is our true reality, and we must learn to shine on.

To come alive in this moment, and make the best of today.

For today is all that we have.

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Voice Of Inspiration “When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” ~ Alexander Graham Bell

MCCLOSKEY, William - Passed away July 30, 2016 at 70 years old. Loving father of Veronica Whittal and Rose Rodier. Adored Papa to Kyle, Sarina, Randy, Shannon, Lexi and Travis and great Papa to Wayne. Son of the late Ray and Jane McCloskey.

Dear brother of Rick and Elaine, Ron and Ruth.

Will be missed by several nieces and nephews.

As per William’s wishes, a memorial service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, or the Lung Association would be appreciated. Share a condolence or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-7764233) entrusted with arrangements.

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Cell #: 519-533-1342 (TICO #50021282).

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FIRST AID TRAING COURSE - I teach the Perri-med program. I teach all levels of CPR and first aid. I also do recerts as well.

If you need it for work or school, I can teach shift workers as well. I can travel to you, or you can come to me. For more info, call or text Dan at: 519-982-5639 or email: danrose1963@yahoo.ca. 30-5t*

KENNETH YARD WORKS - Summer Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing.

Trees & bushes trimmed or removed.

Business and residential. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 11-tfn 519-982-0362.

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conditioned sanctuary for Sunday Family Worship at 10:30 a.m. Major Sam Roberts leads our service which is followed by coffee and fellowship.

Those on our sick and shut in list would so appreciate a call, visit or card. Take a few minutes to cheer up someone who is confined to their home or a nursing home.

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Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.

12/15 _____________________ HELP WANTED - Purchasing Agent wanted for Border City Landscaping Inc., at 7095 Manning Road, Maidstone, ON. Duties include to purchase special and generalized equipment, materials, or business services for use or further processing. Assess requirements of company and develop specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies, to be purchased. Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations, determine and negotiate contract terms and conditions, award or recommend contract awards, establish logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress, and contact clients and suppliers, as needed, to resolve problems. May hire, train, or supervise purchasing clerks.

This a temporary full time position, wage is $28.85 per hour, 40 hours per week. 4% vacation pay.

Bachelor degree is required, business degree preferred, with one to two years’ experience. Reply by e-mail to: mconsultinginc@gmail.com. 29- 4t _____________________

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519-776-4255 Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Gerrie and the elders installed Dave Curtis as our newest elder at ACM and blessed are we to have him!

On Wednesday, August 10th, we will have Community Groups.

On Wednesday, August 17th, there is a worship and prayer service.

Wednesday, August 24th is revival night.

On August 27th, March for Jesus.

Sunday, August 28th, is the Church Picnic at the Cottam Splash Park.

September 10th, Chicken Dinner Fundraiser for missions trip to Ghana.

Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 10am - 1pm.

For more information visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com

For the month of August and Sunday, September 4th, we will host joint services at St. Paul’s at 10am.

Join us back at Trinity Sunday September 11th at 9:15, in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Our BBQs continue on Fridays in front of the Thrift Store. Thanks to all those who have helped thus far. Your support helps fund our Family Services programs.

We invite you to join us in our air

We invite you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our weekly Worship Service. During the month of August, we will worship together with the congregation of the Harrow Mennonite Church at their church, which is located on Walker Road.

Vacation Bible School will be held at Harrow United Church from August 8 -12. Parents are encouraged to register their children early. You may call the church office for more info. (519-7384223).

On Friday, August 5th (4-7 pm), please join us for our final Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser!

Woodslee Friendship Club Monday Euchre winners were Leo Durocher, Veronica Granger, Fr. Larry Mousseau, Mary Margaret Chevalier, and Edna Chevalier. Wednesday Pepper winners were Charlie Chevalier, Mary Demars, George Diesbourg, Dave

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Trinity Church Keep in your prayers David, Bill, Auston, Grace, James and Debbie.

The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Steve Miller, given by Deb and family.

Happy Birthday wishes to Bev Bachtold, Luka, and Kael Davidson.

Thank you to Rev. Darren Osborne for leading us in worship on Sunday, with a powerful message.

The Church office is closed for vacation until Wed. August 10th. In the event of a pastoral emergency during this time, please contact Sandra Lypps at 519-980-4942.

Remember to order your mums by contacting Pat at 519-776-8005, for pick up the first part of September.

We will be doing pies again in the fall, watch for details.

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2016 Final Property Tax Bills were mailed July 13, 2016

YARD SALES

If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2016 final tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:

_____________________ INDOOR YARD SALE: at 3555 North Malden Rd. on Saturday, August 6, from 8-2. Household items, furniture, knick knacks, and a whole lot more.

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TAX NOTICES August 31, 2016 November 30, 2016 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Pre-Authorized Payment sign-up forms are available at www.kingsville.ca or at our office at 2021 Division Road North.

Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed the day following the due date at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address.

If you have not received your tax notice please call 519-733-2305 or visit the office at 2021 Division Road North.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your natural ability to interact gracefully with others will serve you well in many different applications. This is especially helpful in a managerial capacity.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may feel a bit disconnected from your feelings this week. It’s alright to pull back for a time and get things straight in your head. Things will soon return to the status quo.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Holding on to a bunch of material belongings simply because they bring you comfort may bog you down with unnecessary stuff, Cancer. Start cleaning up.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take constructive criticism in stride this week. Criticism can sometimes sting, but this critique is meant to assist you in the long run.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, things that you say or do this week may seem like they are scripted out of a movie. Rather than putting on an act, let others know how you truly feel.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this week you are acutely aware of a strong emotional bond between yourself and someone who is off-limits. You may need to rein in your feelings and keep things friendly.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you open yourself up to change, you may find that there are plenty of additional opportunities coming your way.

Be receptive to new ideas this week.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week your loved ones will chip in and take the burden off of you in some way. Make sure they know how much you appreciate them.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, let your emotions guide you in the week ahead. While it’s important to apply critical thinking to big decisions, this week you will benefit from an emotional approach.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It can be difficult to separate work life from home life, Capricorn. But that’s just what you have to do in the days ahead.

Otherwise, neither will get your full attention.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may be eager to learn more about someone this week, even if this person is not in your immediate circle of friends, Aquarius. Explore the possibilities that lie ahead.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, sticking to a firm schedule might be nearly impossible in the next few days.

Make things a bit more fluid so you have some wiggle room.

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Continued from Page 18 McMurren, Edna Chevalier, Irene Gignac, and Audrey Stanley. Friday’s winners will be announced next week.

Please come out and enjoy a game of cards. Contact Irene at 519-975-2283 for more information.

CUSTOM T-SHIRTS

Vacation Bible School is August 8-12, from 9:30 am - Noon, for ages 3 to 13 years old. Register soon for this free program.

The Parish Picnic is on Sunday, August 14, at noon, rain or shine.

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

The Essex County Plowing Match takes place at Leo Hayes’s farm at 3850 County Road 17 in Sandwich South, on August 6th.

Vacation Bible School takes place at Holy Name of Jesus church from August 8th

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to 12th for ages 3 to 13 years and it is free. Registration forms at back of church.

The Jubilee Refugee committee is collecting used books. Please drop them off at the back of the church.

Please note that there will be no bulletins published in July and August. Mass intentions will be posted on the bulletin board.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic please let Fr. Moe know. The RCIA program begins this fall at Holy Name of Jesus’s church.

Happy Birthday wishes to Cathy Beaudry, Gerald Vanhoorne, and Roy Deehan.

Happy Anniversary wishes to Shaun & Kolleen Fuerth.

Mark your calendars now for a special Homecoming weekend on September 23-25 for past and present residents of Sandwich South. There will be gatherings, dinners, and a memorial service honouring the children who perished in the school bus accident 50 years ago. For more information, contact Wendy PulleyblankCunningham at 519-890-9120 or Cheryl Leithead-Skilton at 519-776-6259.

Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their caregivers in your prayers. Have a great week!

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service at 10 am.

For the month of August, we will have a joint service with Belle River United Church. The services for the month of August will be at Belle River United Church at 10 am.

Worship Leader for this Sunday will be Rev. Catherine Elsdon. Coffee and tea will be served after the service.

Thank you to Elaine Butler who led the service last Sunday.

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Essex United Church Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday morning services in our air conditioned sanctuary.

Mark your calendars. Our Friday Meditation Series is back. Throughout the summer, Noontime Meditations will be presented in our sanctuary. Take some time for yourself. Come and pray. Come and meditate. Come and offer thanks. Come and be quiet. Come and be with God. Come and enjoy! Our next Mediation is Friday, August 5 at 12 noon with Larry Anderson, organ.

Vacation Bible Camp - Aug. 8-12. Ages 5-11 (must be 5 years old prior to August 8, 2016 - or have had one year of school). Registration forms are available from the church office or email Essex United at eunitedchurch@bellnet.ca for more information.

Join us for a Food Bank Fundraiser Monday, August 15 at the A1 Chinese Restaurant (Essex location) (cash only after 4 pm). Proceeds from lunch and dinner will go to support our local food banks.

Keep the weekend of August 19-21 open for our “Revival: United Church Style.” It will be a time to revive and renew. Lots of fun to be had! Keep your eyes peeled for more information!

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Continued from Page 20 If you are in need of clergy from now to August 12, please contact Jim Hatt, the ministe,r at Essex United Church, at 519-776-5121.

During the summer months the church office is open on Tuesday or Thursday, please call the office at 519-975-2252 to get the days it is open.

You can email the church, the address is woodsleepc@gosfieldtel.com.

Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Special “BIG” Pepper night Wayne Rawson had high score, Charlie Chevalier second, Floyd Cascadden, and Anna Dobson third and fourth.

Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Virgery Cascadden with high score, Larry Lane with the most peppers, and Tom Kelly taking the lowest score.

Shirley Stiers had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. George Diesbourg, and Wayne Rawson tied with the most peppers, and Anna Dobson was low.

Thursday night Bridge winners were Floyd Cascadden and Margaret Crawley.

COMPUTER CLASSES for the month of August will be held on Wednesday from 1-2pm. If you are interested, please bring your own laptop. There is a small cost.

BINGOS for the month of August are Friday, Aug. 5th and Aug. 19th.

Crafters will be back in business in September.

Pot luck is August 9TH at 12 Noon.

FREE FOOT CARE will take place on Tuesday, August 16th.

We are very pleased with HELPING HANDS for their assistance in the cleaning of our light coverings in the kitchen and the hall ways. If you are in need of help from these young people, please call the Youth Centre at 519-776-9000.

Voice Of Inspiration “We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work” ~ Thomas A. Edison

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1956 Dodge Regent with local history since new

Don Pearce with his 1956 Dodge Regent 2-door hardtop.

Don Pearce of Leamington, Ontario, owns a beautiful 1956 Dodge Regent 2-door hardtop built at the Chrysler plant in Windsor. It was bought new by Shirley Ternan who, along with her sister Phyllis, was a teacher at the Leamington District High School.

Shirley probably purchased the car from Jack Forster’s Dodge-DeSoto dealership at the southeast corner of Nelson and Wellington. It was yellow and white when new and still has the original 230 cubic inch flathead six cylinder engine with 3-speed columnshift transmission. The odometer reads just over 73,000 miles and a delete plate occupies the centre of the dash where a radio would go. Murray Reid of Wheatley acquired the car many years ago and proceeded with a restoration. Don bought the car from Murray.

In 1956, all Canadian Dodges were built on the Plymouth body with a wheelbase of 115 inches (American Dodges had 120”). A total of 50,872 Canadian Dodges were built at the Windsor factory during the 1956 model year. Three series were available: the modestly-priced Crusader, the medium-priced Regent, and the top-of-the-line Mayfair. The Regent was the most popular series with 28,039 built. They came with a V8 or a Six and most buyers chose the Six. For those who ordered the PowerFlite automatic transmission, the shift lever mounted in the dash in 1955 was replaced with pushbuttons for 1956. The flathead Six remained in production until the fall of 1959, when it was replaced with the new overhead-valve 225 cubic inch Slant Six in the 1960 Valiant.

The Dodge nameplate goes back to November 1914, when the Dodge brothers, John and Horace, began building cars bearing their name. Both brothers died in 1920 and their widows sold the company to a New York banking group in 1925 for $146 million.

The company was then purchased by Walter Chrysler in 1928.

Don Pearce has the 1972 Ontario plate that was on the car when Shirley stopped driving it. He has also rounded up an original 1956 Ontario plate and displays both of these at car shows. The picture you see here was taken on June 16 at the Second Annual Sun Parlor Home Classic Car Show in Leamington. Despite the threat of rain, forty-two cars attended, and the residents of the Home were thrilled to see so many vintage cars that revived fond memories from years ago.

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.

Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

James Morgan of Essex carries the ball in action against Orangeville.

by Fred Groves James Morgan of Essex had a big impact for the Windsor Clippers last week as they battled Orangeville in the Junior ‘B’ Lacrosse Western Conference finals.

Morgan, a defensive specialist, had an assist in the 8-7 loss in Orangeville on Thursday, and Sunday

in Windsor, he had another helper as the Clippers tied the series in another 8-7 game. Game five of the best-of-five was played Tuesday in Orangeville.

• The Essex County Senior Baseball League is slowly starting to wind down, and the Woodslee Seniors continue to lead the league. Last week

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they beat the Tecumseh Thunder Seniors 4-2, which improved the Orioles record to 16-3.

• In other league action, the Essex Seniors ran their record to 8-11 with a 1-0 win over the Harrow Seniors. The Essex Seniors will take on host Tecumseh Seniors on Thursday night while the Essex Juniors play host to Amherstburg on Friday at 6:30 p.m.

• Congrats to Emma Conley and Victoria Willan of the Essex District High School Red Raiders senior girls soccer team as they were recently named WECSSAA allstars.

• Just a reminder to horse harness racing fans that the season kicks off in Leamington this Sunday, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.

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A Little Romance in Rio - Woodslee mare to compete in Summer Olympics

by Sylene Argent Don and Anita Leschied, of A Little Bit Of Heaven Farm in Woodslee, will need to remind themselves to breath regularly over the next few weeks. The couple will anxiously cheer on their mare A Little Romance, who will compete in the Summer Olympics in Rio as part of Team Canada’s eventing

team with her rider, Jessica Phoenix.

A Little Romance, or Blue Eyes as she is affectionately known around the stable, is the smallest and only mare on the Canadian team, Anita said. “But she has a big heart to make up for her small stature.”

At 15.3 hands, The TrakehnerThoroughbred mare

is rather short to be a competitor in eventing, which combines the three separate classes of dressage, cross-county, and stadium jumping.

Blue Eyes was born to run, Anita recalled.

“When she was a foal, she loved to run through the fields and woods, keeping close to her mom, Regan, but just loving to bolt up our small hill and whinny

Cottam tenor entertains during Music Series

Jesse Anthony Sharron of Cottam shared his voice with his attentive audience during last week’s installment of the Essex Summer Music Series.

by Sylene Argent The Arts, Tourism, and Culture (ACT) Committee’s Essex Summer Music Series continued last Wednesday evening inside the Essex Heritage Gardens Park as Cottam-based tenor Jesse Anthony Sharron sang a variety of songs in different genres, including opera and contemporary.

Sharron has sung as a soloist since he was a child. At a young age he recognized his talent and his love to entertain an

audience. Soon, he found himself sharing his gift of music through singing the national anthem at local sporting events.

In 2014, Sharron attended the International Talent Showcase in Florida. He learned a lot from the many classes and workshops available.

During this opportunity, Sharron earned a first place finish, after first auditioning to be a part of the singing competition in the teen/adult category.

He was also presented

the Prestigious Award for being the overall singer.

Last summer, Sharron performed at a concert at Walkerville. He chose to donate the $1,000 proceeds to LDMH to support expanded mental health services.

Visit Jesse Anthony Sharron Music on Facebook to learn more about this local singer and view a few performances.

The Essex Summer Music Series continues through the month of August at Colchester Harbour Park on Mondays and at the Heritage Gardens Park in Essex Centre on Wednesdays.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are advised to bring a lawn chair or blanket, and if so desired, make a free will offering donation to the performers at the end of the performance.

On Wednesday, August 10, jazz group “What’s Up Doc” is scheduled to perform.

the whole time she was running.”

Soon after her professional training began, it was suggested A Little Romance be paired with Phoenix, a then up-and-coming star in Canadian eventing out of the town of Wilfrid, Ontario.

Originally, the Leschieds were told their horse would make a good pony for a youth rider, but “When Jessica started working with Blue Eyes…[she] believed she had far more potential.

Blue loved to jump and loves the full out gallops of cross country,” Leschied said, adding the mare’s less favourable event is dressage. But the mare, she added, has shown improvement in this area. She recently received her best mark yet at the Nation’s Cup at Great Meadows International in Virginia, where she competed for the Canadian team against the US and Great Britain in early July.

Competing in the Summer Olympics will be extra special for the mare, as she qualified to compete as part of Team

Photo submitted: A Little Romance, a mare bred and raised in Woodslee, has landed in Rio to compete in the Summer Olympics in eventing.

Canada at the World Equestrian Games that were held in Normandy, France in 2014, but an unforeseen medical circumstance caused the mare to be sidelined.

The 2016 Summer Olympic games is

scheduled from August 5 through August 21, in Brazil. Visit www. rio2016.com for the schedule, results, and information.

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Rookie Yellow Jackets just keep stinging

L to R. Caleb Cavanaugh, Freddie McCroy, and Evan Heath hustle in.

submitted to EFP The Sun Parlour Travel Rookie League has a few very hot teams rolling right now, and Essex is one of them.

With 14 team competing, the premiere league’s website shows the Essex Rookie Yellow Jackets climbing hard and fast. After starting the season with 4 losses, the Jackets have won 7 out of the last 9. Tecumseh sits atop.

Essex visited the Belle River Braves on the 26th.

The players saw a lead disappear to a resilient Braves team, just to recapture the lead, and

hold onto to it through the end.

Blain Mulcaster’s 2 RBI double in the first helped put Essex out to a 3-0 start. Essex would lead 8-6 until the sixth, when the Braves would score 3, and go up 9-8. Then, in the top of the seventh and final inning, with two outs, and the tying run on third, Essex needed Kael Davidson, who would come through in the clutch with a RBI single.

Ryan Smith made a heroic outfield catch ending the sixth inning and leaving the bases loaded, he also contributed

with his own 2 RBI single.

The Jackets would score 5, and take a 13-9 lead into the bottom of the seventh where the Braves would score only 2, and Essex would leave with a well-earned win. Slugger Freddie McCroy hit 5 for 5, and first baseman Braydon Chittle went 3 for 4.

LaSalle Gold visited Essex for a game on July 27th. The Jackets would surrender 8 early runs, and unlike their thrilling 12-0 comeback win last week against Kingsville, the game would end with the Jackets still down a few.

With 3 for 3 performances from McCroy and Davidson, and strong play and timely hits from Will McCrone and Ethan O’Neil, Essex would battle back to within 2 in the sixth.

In the top of the seventh ,LaSalle’s bats heated up, the gloves of Essex got cold, and the game would end with LaSalle scoring enough to get the hard fought win.

Catcher Andrew Hidebrandt, who scored twice, and the rest of the Jackets, will add an extra day of hitting practice each week going forward. The hope is to have fun and grow skills as they approach the always exciting year-end OBA tournament, that is local this year.