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Wednesday, September 13, 2006 · Page 14 Manning Road to be widened BY FREE PRESS STAFF The provincial and federal governments and the County of Essex jointly announced Sept. 5 funding for a $7 million project to widen Manning Road between County Road 22 and the VIA Rail line. The road will be widened from two to five lanes. The project is part of the Let's Get Windsor-Essex Moving strategy. The Canada-Ontario Border Infrastructure Fund is providing the funding for the strategy, which is a partnership plan by both the provincial and federal governments to contribute $300 million into the Windsor gateway. "Investing in our highways is critical to our local economy," said Essex MPP Bruce Crozier in a press release. "These improvements will go a long way toward improving the flow of goods, services and commuters in Essex County." The widening of Manning Road is part of a preliminary engineering design initiated by both governments to improve the road from County Road 22 to Highway 401. "Improvements to Manning Road will provide better highway access, benefiting industrial, commercial and commuter traffic in Essex County," said Essex County Warden Mike Raymond in the release. Crozier said the widening of Manning Road will begin in Spring 2007. The road will remain open during construction. Essex County Federation of Agriculture holds regional meeting Essex County The Federation of Agriculture held its regional meeting on Wednesday, September 6 in McGregor. The purpose of the regional meeting is to elect two directors to represent Essex County members on the provincial level and to elect six delegates for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture's Annual Convention being held in Toronto on November 20 and 21. It is also an opportunity for the local farming community to discuss concerns, get updates on OFA activities and to socialize. The meeting began with ECFA President, Julien Papineau welcoming everyone. This year the guest speaker was meteorologist ROCK ON ­ Manic Drive performs for crowds Sept. 8 beside Essex Memorial Arena. The band opened for Starfield, a Canadian Christian rock band that now operates out of Nashville, Tenn. The concert has become an annual event for area Christian rock lovers. Jay Campbell from AChannel. He discussed some of the variables that affect Essex County weather and why our area is unique. Also attending the meeting were Paul Mistele, OFA Vice-President and Don McCabe, OFA Executive member with current up-dates on OFA activities. OFA Member Services Representative, Gayle Bogart was in charge of the elections. Julien Papineau was newly elected as Provincial Director for Essex East and along with Bonnie Popov and Jason Fuerth will be representing this area at the November convention. Bill Mailloux remains the Provincial Director for Essex West and Bernard Calhoun, Marianne Mailloux and Bernard Nelson were elected as this region's convention delegates. Thank you to all who attended this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the ECFA office at (519) 776-5159. CORRECTION A story that appeared in the Sept. 6 edition of the Essex Free Press incorrectly indicated that voters could vote at any polling station. For the municipal election Nov. 13 residents must vote in their prescribed poll. Voters are not eligible to cast a vote at any polling station. 169 IRWIN AVE. Phone: 776-8699 Ages 3 Months - 12 Years Quality Child Care with a Before/After School Age Program. KATE ROBINSON Former Windsor Symphony Principal Oboist Now Accepting Students for Oboe, Piano, Recorder,Theory Hrs. 6:00 am - 6:00 pm TREASURE HUNTING (Flea Market) SEPTEMBER 23 & 24, 2006 9 AM - 5 PM Admission · FREE PARKING $3.00 · REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE (Children 12 & Under FREE!) Call (519)776-7477 I want the best for my son. That means tutoring from Sylvan. "The Sylvan Skills Assessment "Ontario certified teachers "Improved student motivation & self-esteem "JK to adult "Parent conferences and progress reports "After school and Saturday instruction "1,900 centres worldwide "25 years of experience Give your child the Sylvan Advantage.TM Our 6thAnniversary % OFF Regular Priced Items Storewide "The Quilting Store" 6155 ARNER TOWN LINE, COUNTY RD. 23, ESSEX ON. N9Y 2E5 8KM / 6 MILES SOUTH OF HWY. #3 OR 3 MILES NORTH OF CTY. RD. 20 (519)776-6909 1-866-776-6909 www.ctmhv.com WE ARE CELEBRATING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH More parents turn to Sylvan than any other tutor. Call now. TILL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH CESI Proceeds go to our Education Programs READING WRITING MATH STUDY SKILLS BEGINNING READING (MON 1-800-EDUCATE Accredited by the Canadian Educational Standards Institute www.educate.com Malden Square Plaza 966-1353 Windsor LaSalle 25 183 944-8018 PLEASE JOIN US FOR CAKE AND REFRESHMENTS Talbot St. S., Essex (519) 776-5363 - FRI: 9AM - 5 PM, SAT 9 AM - 4 PM)