Wednesday, August 16, 2006 · Page 7 Farm Twilight Tour announced The Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association will be holding their Annual Farm Twilight Tour this year at Tiessen Acres, home of the 2005 Conservation Farm Award winners. This year's event will be focussing on modern technologies and the equipment being used at farming operation all across North America. Live demonstrations and informative insight will be available from some of the area's leading companies in innovative and progressive farming machinery, GPS technology and GPS equipment. Representatives from Kentown, HJV Precision, Setterington's and AutoFarm/Novariant will be on hand to demonstrate and answer any of your machinery, software and equipment questions. See how the latest system can help farmers operate with precision and ease. Those interested will have the opportunity to take a ride in a new John Deere tractor without using the steering wheel or drive a tractor up a preset line, demonstrating the precise pulling of beds insuring continuity with drainage tiles, fertilizer application, etc. As always, representatives and specialists from OMAFRA will be present offering their expertise and perspective. The event is on Saturday, September 9 beginning at 2 p.m. at Tiessen Acres, the home farm of Martin and Paul Tiessen, 1316 County Road 20 in Leamington, two miles east of Point Pelee Drive. The day will end with conversation and a barbecue. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. The event is sponsored by the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Essex Conservation Club, Essex Region Conservation Authority with help and support from various local agri-businesses. For more information contact Tim Impens, Secretary, Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association, at 519-791-1334. STEAM SHOW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He now says the antique automobile is nearly complete and he plans to sell it if he's offered the right price. "I'll be sad to let it go," Bald, a 10-year member of the Steam and Gas Engine Club said. "But I'm just running out of room in my garage and something's got to go." The event also featured an antique tractor pull, music by the Dave Butler Trio and a parade down Walker Road, which included the Windsor Military Band and fire engines from both the Essex and Amherstburg departments. Raffles, souvenirs and hand-made crafts were also available from the many vendors set up in the park. "This event is not just for farmers," Baker said. "There are attractions for families and kids too." Essex County Farm Hiker Tour The Essex County Federation of Agriculture's 13th Annual Farm Hiker Tour is scheduled for Sunday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tour has seven stops from Amherstburg through Harrow along the shores of Lake Erie. This is a free, self-guided driving tour of farms and other agri-food operations in Essex County. This year there will be opportunities to see many kinds of horses from the large, beautiful LAVIN AUCTIONS INC. Saturday, August 19th at 10 a.m. (Preview 9 a.m.) at Richard's Auto Sales on the Belle River Road. We will be selling to the bare walls shop equipment, inventory plus any vehicles that have not been sold by auction time. Consigned to this sale will be a large assortment of power and hand tools, tool cabinets, woodworking equipment and miscellaneous related items belonging to a retired mechanic from Windsor. (These items will be sold unreserved following Richard's Equipment and Inventory.) Vehicles will be sold at 12 p.m. Terms: Cash and Interac or certified funds. Lunch available. Paul Labbe, 4, operates an antique corn stripper during the 22nd Annual Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show at Co-An Park in McGregor Aug. 12. The event featured a variety of events, including an antique tractor pull, live music and a parade down Walker Road. ning family owned winery, an agri-business featuring environmentally friendly fuels and products and a conservation farm with demonstrations. Maps, available at most large grocery stores in Windsor and RICHARD LAVIN AUCTIONS INC. 519-735-3070 TECUMSEH Clydesdale to the quick, highly trained cutting horse, as well as the many breeds of riding horses. Other stops includes a beef cattle farm, the most southerly mixed fruit farm in Canada, an award win- Essex County, allow you to choose which farm to visit first. Signs along the route will direct you to the next stop. For more information, please call the ECFA office at 519-776-5159. Jack Morris 18 1/2 Acres at 7809 Howard Ave. For Sale by Auction Saturday, August 26 at 11:00 a.m. Auctions Inc. Three bedroom split level home w/attached garage and small machine shop included with property. Sale subject to reserve bid. Proprietor: Michele Virgilio, 519-250-9118 For info call Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Terms and details at www.jackmorrisauctions.com K MAR R YOU ARS D CALEN ESSEX COUNTY & FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW ers Jr. Farm st Breakfa & Food Booth PLOWING MATCH COMPETITION Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006 Farm is located at the corner of County Road 46 & the Rochester Townline, (1 Mile West of Comber) 50/50 Draw Hosted by Paul Lantin EVERYO WELCO NE ME! Sponsored by The Essex County Plowmen's Association Calvin Bridgen - President 980-5181 Lee Pearce - Past President 825-7770 Murray McLeod Secretary - Treasurer 839-5351