Wednesday, September 27, 2006 · Page 14 David Wolfe's 1951 Morris Minor Dave Wolfe of Ontario, Peterborough, remembers his first car. "My first car was a 1951 orris Minor. Dad and I ought it in November 1959 or $40 from a junkyard on y 17th birthday. After towng it home, we worked on it ll winter, doing brakes, reeing up the rusty front uspension, and installing a elt-driven water pump rom an old Easy washing achine. "When spring came, the little car was sanded and body-filled in our backyard and soon sported a shiny coat of Canadian Tire green, carefully applied with the best roller-coater CTC could supply for two bucks. "Next came some light grey deep pile carpet, cut and fitted from our neighbour's old living room rug. "The biggest expense was a brand new set of Port-aWalls from Canadian Tire which turned blackwalls into whitewalls, and once they were installed there was no turning back. We were on the road for a summer of fun. "I joined a sports car club that met in the showroom of the local MG and Austin Healey dealership, and my little Minor was my ticket to ride with the real car guys. "The Morris and I ran in club rallies, pit crewed for club racers at Harewood and Dave Wolfe's 1951 Morris Minor ready for action Green Acres, even toured Mosport Park on a club picnic while the course was still gravel. The faithful little Morris Minor ran along at 25 miles per gallon and 200 miles per quart of SAE30 for two of the best summers of my youth and gave me a love for cars that is still going strong today. Do you have any old car stories to share with our readers? Email: bill@carstory.com CARSTORY I S SPONSORED BY Your Security. Our Responsibility. Essex BIA Business Excellence Awards Drop off or mail to Essex BIA 33 Talbot St. S. Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Fax: 519-776-9658 By October 15, 2OO6 Email: bia@townofessex.on.ca Library tries new approach to retrieving overdue books BY FREE PRESS STAFF The Essex Public Library is using a new system of retrieving overdue books and materials. Ed George, the chief librarian, says the library has decided to use a credit agency that specializes in libraries. As of Sept. 2, Unique Management Services is coordinating the library's retrieval method. The company currently deals with libraries in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. "They're a recognized partner with the company that provides us with our software," George said. "They can get the information directly through the computer system." George said in the past, a list of people with overdue items was compiled manually. The new company's association with the library's software eliminates that task for the library staff. By the time Unique Management Services starts Interior Improvements to a Business I WISH TO NOMINATE THE FOLLOWING: Exterior Improvements to a Business Unique and new look to an existing business Relocating an existing business to a new or renovated building Outstanding Customer Service to deal with delinquent accounts the borrower has received both a phone call and a letter advising them of their overdue items. "Once we turn it over to them there will be an additional charge, I think of $15," George said. "It's a good step in the right direction," said Nancy Brown, a branch assistant who has worked with the library for 20 years. "Books are very expensive, especially in Canada." $3000 SUPER JACKPOT EVERY SESSION $ 3 000 SUPER JACKPO EVERY SESSION Thurs.aFri. Fri. S t. Sat. un.n. & S Su All Print Classified ads appear on our website at no additional cost! www.essexfreepress.reinvented.net GIANT $5,500 BINGO! WE PUT THE SOR " W IN " IN W IN D T EVERY 2 HOURS 500.00 GAME EVERY SAT. 4PM MUST GO FREE 18 NOW OPEN NOW OPEN Williams Nurseries Ltd. 30% OFF MUMS MOST ITEMS 63 4 Fall Special $ .99 Hours: FALL "SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA FOR OVER 48 YEARS" Mon. - Fri. 8 -5; Sat. 8 -4 315 Rd. 12 Leamington (1 mile east of Leamington on #3 Hwy.) 5 /EA. OR 3 FOR $ 15.00 · Line Prizes of · $2000 Jackpot every session $125and $225 · $ 6 PER BOOK · Play $US, WIN $US IN 2004 HAVE GIVENAW AY FUN4ENVIRONMENTPRIZ WE VER MILLION IN CASH CLEAN, FRIENDLY, O Sessions Begin at 10am. 326-6911 CLASSIC BINGO III (E.C. Row At Manning) 979-7999 Lic.#P040242