Wednesday, October 25, 2006 · Page 16 Leamington Deputy Mayor Rob Schmidt, Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee member Marlene Markham-Gay, Dr. Janet Walker, and Dr. Marquis Okun at a welcome reception held at Pelee Island Winery Oct. 20. The committee is hoping the doctors will like what they see and decide to relocate here. Doctors tour South Essex 41 Arthur Ave.,Essex, ON 519-776-9336 The search for new doctors willing to locate in Essex County is a neverending project. Last Friday night a reception was held at Pelee Island Winery for Dr. Janet Walker, a general surgeon, and Dr. Marquis Okun, an obstetrician, in the hopes of attracting them here. Marlene Markham-Gay, Essex volunteer representative on the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee, said both doctors were scheduled for tours of the area on the weekend. Dr. Walker, from Alberta, said she enjoyed talking with other physicians who were already working here. Dr. Okun, who is currently working in Amherst, Nova Scotia, enjoys the closeness of people in smaller rural communities. He even made himself available to be on call for the weekend. "You can see the economic development taking place here", he commented to about 50 volunteers, municipal leaders and medical staff who turned out to greet them. Countryside Upholstery "For all your furniture needs" · Foam for cushions · Furniture Reupholstery · Repairs · Antique Restoration · Pick-Up & Delivery · Free Estimates Tiger star rode the rails to the World Series As the World Series gets underway for the Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals, we thought our readers might enjoy this piece by Bill Gay, which originally ran Feb. 22, 2006. Murray. The Tigers had just completed a late season series with their archrivals, the Cleveland Indians, in the Forest City. Leaving the Tigers hotel, Ty Cobb was accosted by a fan who had too much to drink and demanded an autograph. Instead of signing, the illtempered Detroit star decked the man, jumped in a cab and left for the train station. The fan ran to the police, who were more than happy to drag Cobb off to jail if they could. A Cleveland judge issued an arrest warrant but before they could act, the Tiger's train was back across the state line into Michigan. But the warrant stood. Winning the 1909 pennant, Detroit was to meet Pittsburgh in the World Series. But how to get the Tiger outfielder there when the path to the away games led through Ohio? The Tigers shipped Cobb quietly on another route the Michigan Central line through Essex and eastward to Buffalo, thence to Pittsburgh. According to baseball lore, Cobb got off the train on the platform that still is part of the Essex Railway Station. He was met by Don Murray, a young Essex lad, who told me many 737-6720 Proprietor Tom Collins "Serving the Community for Over 30 Years" BY BILL GAY When the annual Essex Model and Toy Train Show rolls around each year, images of railway history come into sharper focus. This story involves the greatest Tiger of them all Ty Cobb and a young Essex boy named Don Fall years later that he was awakened as he slept in his parents' home near the station when the nitroglycerine explosion of 1907 occurred. But on that October day two years later, Don got to meet a baseball legend, if only for a few moments, right in Essex. Despite the Tigers' best efforts in getting their star player to the games in Pittsburgh, the Georgia Peach hit only .231 in the World Series after batting a stellar .377 during the regular season. The Bengals bowed to the Pirates in seven games. As Halloween approaches... REMEMBER CAST YOUR BALLOT not a spell! YOU want a VO TE council that gives out TREATS not TRICKS! BRAD STEVENSON Kingsville Council Request for Public Opinion on the Proposed Nursing Home Annual Licence Renewal of Twin Oaks of Maryhill, Maryhill In accordance with the Nursing Homes Act, public opinion is being requested prior to a final decision being made on the above. If you have comments or opinions and wish to bring them to the attention of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, you may submit them by November 27, 2006 to: Director under the Nursing Homes Act Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Long-Term Care Homes Branch c/o 5700 Yonge Street, 4th Floor North York, Ontario M2M 4K5 Phone: 416-327-7345 Fax: 416-326-3142 Please include the name of the nursing home and quote Project #194-07 on all written submissions. The Director will consider all submissions before making a final decision.