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Vol. 16, Issue 37
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Aurora Cuthbert, 11, of Windsor, with miniature horses Diva and Dottie, owned by Anita and Don Leschied. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
and harvest nick Horses at Park Homestead See
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By Deanna Bertrand Beautiful warm sunny weather was in store for the annual Harvest and Horses Festival held Sunday, October 5 at John R. Park Homestead on County Road 50 East. The grounds of the 1850s homestead were filled with people from across Essex County, including several busloads of visitors from neighbouring communities. The annual event showcases 19th century farm life around harvest time and includes a parade of horse breeds. Costumed interpreters helped guests travel back in time to the 1850s at a variety of pioneer stations along the pathway.
Marcus Apollonio, 10, of Maidstone, takes a turn at making apple cider.
Too many drivers ignoring school bus stops
By Mark Ribble About a month into the new school year, local bus officials are reminding motorists that student safety while boarding and deboarding the bus are of the utmost importance. Officials have seen a noticeable rise in incidents of cars driving through the flashing red school bus lights, which can usually be attributed to driver distraction. “It’s mental distraction as well as physical distraction,” says Switzer-Carty’s Certified Driving Instructor Amanda Ryan. “We’re seeing multiple incidents per day.” Ryan says that people on their devices certainly play into the increase, but also people who just aren’t paying attention to things coming their way. Maybe they are looking ahead to Tim Hortons or Walmart and not watching what’s coming their way. SEE BUS SAFETY CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
A Switzer-Carty bus stopped at Erie St. South and Coronation. SUN photo