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North America takes The Challenger, like one of its periodic dips. he Chrysler 300, will Right now, Ford is e available with the enjoying strong acceptignature hemi engine, ance of its Ford lthough a small Fusion, Mustang and ngine option will like- Lincoln Zephyr y be available. models. Windsor's Tom Whatever happens, aSorda, Chrysler the industry that, along roup CEO, said last with agriculture, has eek, "Here's a prombeen the mainstay of se you can take to the the Windsor-Essex ank, the Chrysler economy for the last roup will continue to century, will continue uild on its rich to be the one that will eritage." power the local econoMeantime, across my for years to come. own at GM, the word Hold on to your hat! 3" D etroit's "Bighave automakers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Camp Day Thank You Thank you for your support of Tim Hortons Camp Day, when over 2,900 Tim Hortons stores in Canada and the United States donated their entire coffee sales, in addition to funds raised through other Camp Day events and activities, to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. This special day raised an unbelievable $7.2 million (Cdn)! Tim Hortons is extremely grateful for your support and for the generosity of our customers, store owners, staff and many special guests who participated in Camp Day 2006. Thanks in large part to the funds raised on Camp Day, over 11,000 deserving children will attend one of six Tim Horton Foundation Children's camps this year all expenses paid. Each camp offers a wide range of firstclass programs and activities, and the supportive atmosphere encourages campers to embrace new and unfamiliar challenges. Designed to build self-confidence, self-esteem and leadership abilities, the environment gives campers an experience that can open their eyes to their own potential. On behalf of Tim Hortons, the Tim Horton Children's Foundation and the thousands of children you have helped to send to camp this year, thank you very much. Donald B. Schroeder President Tim Horton Children's Foundation Courtesy is alive in Essex There are still many people who care about others in our little town. I had gassed up my van at Canadian Tire Gas Bar when I tried to start it but it would not start. The station attendant allowed me to call my husband, but since he had hip surgery he couldn't help. A town employee, Al Diemer, asked if I needed any help. He tried to start the van but it was no use, so he pushed the car out of the pump lane. There was frozen food in the van, so Mr. Diemer took out the groceries and drove me home. He also carried the groceries in and offered to drive me back to the car. On the way, we stopped at D.B. Automotive and Adam Popov came to the gas bar to check the van. My son arrived, got in the van and, of course, it started. The next day we tried the van again. It did not start so we called Cottam Towing. The driver arrived and was ready to hook up the van but the van started when he turned the ignition. To just say thank you is such a little thing. Their courtesy and no charge is very unusual today. They took time from their day and their business to assist a senior. I hope some day we can repay your courtesy. Thank you so much. Mary Ann Gagnier Essex CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Share your LETTERS POLICY The Essex Free Press welcomes letters to the editor that are of interest to our community. Letters should be typed or neatly written and present the issues as clearly as possible in 300 words or less. All letters much contain the name, address, and daytime phone number of the writer. Anonymous letters will not be published. We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste or style. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), towards our mailing costs. Second Class Mail Registration No. 1495.