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By Ron Giofu Will Amherstburg have two fire stations in the future or will the town stick with three?

That is a decision facing Amherstburg town council and fire chief Bruce Montone has a report before them presenting elected officials with two options on how to proceed.

The report was on Monday night’s council meeting but that meeting was cancelled. A new meeting date was not announced as of press time.

The three current stations are aging, he noted, and showing the signs of age. Montone said station #3 in Malden Centre is too small for modern fire trucks while other stations are starting to deteriorate as well.

“We will ultimately need a decision,” said Montone.

“Are we going to operate out of two locations or are we going to offer services out of three?”

Montone said the process is about asset renewal and he is awaiting direction from council on how to proceed.

“I can’t move forward on this until they tell me what they want,” said Montone. “If we need to replace them, now is the time.”

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said the town faces “long standing issues” relating to the fire halls. He said there is no option to stay as is and still move forward.

“We’ve got some very old stations and equipment and we need to repace it,” he said.

“As the evaluation processes neared completion and the analysis of existing service levels were completed a better understanding of the fire service’s existing capability to provide operational services was realized. It then became abundantly clear to staff that changes were required in order to improve initial response capabilities

Amherstburg firefighters respond to an alarm call on Gore St. Friday night. Where they will be responding from in the future will be up to town council, as fire chief Bruce Montone has a report presenting two options going forward, one with three stations, the other with two.

of the service; however, the capability to provide even the lowest level of effective response for concurrent emergencies or major incidents involving high or extreme risk properties presents a significant threat to the Town,” stated Montone, in his report. “During the evaluation of response capabilities in various parts of the Town it was found that there were deficiencies in the ability of the town to provide 15 firefighters in nine minutes and ten firefighters in ten minutes coverage targets in specific areas of the Town.”

Montone stated the Amherstburg fire department has studied various redeployment and station relocation scenarios to try and mitigate the risk. A one-station model was ruled inadequate from a level of service perspective while a four-station model was “more than adequate” from a service level but the costs to provide that model were “unreasonable.”

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“Several scenarios were investigated and mapped out to evaluate a three-station model in optimal locations based on the geographical make up of the town, giving consideration for risks, location of firefighters and future growth as established in the Town’s Official Plan. A threestation model was considered the most expensive option and includes construction of two new fire stations, a major upgrade to the third station and the need for twenty additional volunteer firefighters,” Montone stated.

Montone added a two-station consolidation model would utilize the current number of volunteer firefighters “with no related increases to staff or vehicles.

This seems to present the least expensive option of those considered, with the lowest operating cost and as fire stations when newly built, are expected to last 40-plus years.”

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Tourism department expenditure relating to vaccination clinic questions as part of variance report

By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg town council approved a series of recommendations pertaining to a first quarter variance report and a expenditure relating to the mass vaccination clinic caught some attention.

The motion passed at the recent special meeting of council saw the approval of an over-expenditure of salary and benefits expenses in the Clerks Budget Centre not to exceed $5,000 for additional staff overtime to deal with advisory committee commitments and AODA compliance and be funded by taxation as well as the approval of an over-expenditure of professional fees expense in the Financial Services Budget Centre not to exceed $20,000 to provide for Asset Management Plan consulting work and be funded by a transfer from the Plans and Studies Reserve.

Town council also approved, as part of the July 25 motion, an over-expenditure of professional fees expense in the Planning and Development Budget Centre not to exceed $40,000 for consulting services to assist with workload in the Planning division with that funded by an under-expenditure in salary and benefits expense.

An over-expenditure of clothing expense in the Parks Budget Centre not to exceed $3,200 was affirmed and that will be funded by taxation.

The final point drew some debate as that point was the approval of an over-expenditure of salary and benefits expenses in the Tourism Budget Centre not to exceed $35,000 related to mass vaccination clinic operations with that being funded by recovery revenue from the County of Essex.

Councillor Michael Prue wanted a further explanation on how the money was spent and whether the town will be getting full cost recovery.

“From the beginning, there has been an agreement that the lower tiers – both Leamington and Amherstburg – would be getting compensated for costs. I would say at this point we’re at the billing stage so we’ll go back up to the county. At least our expectations in the lower tiers is that we have an agreement so there shouldn’t be an issue when it gets there,” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “If there are issues when it comes to that level we agreed upon, we’d bring it back forward and address it at that point.”

DiCarlo said everyone who works at the mass vaccination centre receives a salary and it is not run by volunteers. There is a perception that town employees were paid and others were not, he added, stating that

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is “untrue.” Prue wanted confirmation that tourism employees were seconded from their regular jobs and placed at the mass vaccination clinic and that county was going to pay for it and DiCarlo said that is essentially the case.

“We knew there would be costs. We were fortunate we were able to reallocate staff but some of them did work excessive hours because once the vaccination clinic was in full swing, we were running quite a few hours. We had to use everyone we used,” said DiCarlo. “That was compiled and will go back to the county and hopefully everything will be good.”

Councillor Peter Courtney said more than just tourism staff have been working there and additional costs have also been incurred such as signage, utilities, and other people who have worked there. He believed the overall price tag is more than just $35,000. Miceli agreed there are more expenses but “as it pertains to the town and the town having a budget for overtime in the tourism department,” that was not factored into the budget so administration needs permission from council to spend that money. He said that money will be recovered from the County of Essex.

Costs to fit the Libro Centre up as a vaccination centre were funded by the county, the CAO added.

Courtney said he hopes the county won’t dispute costs and that the town should be reimbursed for costs.

“In talking to the warden (Gary McNamara) early on, like most things in the pandemic, we had expectations of what we had to do and what costs would be.

We hit a point like this where there were some things we couldn’t have predicted,” said DiCarlo. “There was a considerable amount of time to get it set up before any of the people were hired so I believe that’s where some of these costs came from. In going back to the county, frankly I’d be surprised if we had any issues but we do have to do our due diligence in the accounting and put it before them so they understand where the costs came from.”

Courtney asked utilities were factored into the costs and treasurer Justin Rousseau said costs are tracked monthly including invoices, purchases, time sheets and other costs. All costs have been paid up until May with the June costs expected. Full cost recovery is the expectation, added the mayor, including incidental fees that should come back from the province.

Councillor Don McArthur asked whether the town was saving money due to hiring an in-house lawyer and CAO John Miceli said the town’s new solicitor Susan Hirota has recently joined the municipality. The

CAO said there are already changes in processes and predicted there would be “significant savings.”

“What we need to recognize is that not only are we going to see savings, but the risk to the corporation with the skillset the in-house legal counsel has will assist the town in mitigating any future risk,” he told council.

Levels of service and risk mitigation will be enhanced, the CAO predicted.

A report co-authored by Rousseau and director of corporate services Cheryl Horrobin stated “the continuing pandemic emergency (COVID-19) has had significant impacts on operations and some significant assumptions around the pandemic have been made in both the budget and the projected results.”

The report states 2021 projected results assume that ice and dry floor programming at the Libro Centre will resume in the fourth quarter of the year, crossing guards will be in place in September, all “Safe Restart” grant funding will be earned and applied in 2021 and all costs from the mass vaccination centre will be reimbursed by the county.

In taxation funded budget centres, the report states a surplus of roughly $987,500 is projected. The report states the office of the CAO is projecting an overall surplus of $50,900 while the corporate services department is projecting a $632,200 surplus.

“In the Non-Departmental budget centre, a surplus of $599,300 is expected mainly due to an increase in property tax revenue from supplementary assessment, higher interest income and recognition of grant revenue (Safe Restart Funding) that offsets pandemic emergency related revenue shortfalls and expenses projected in various other budget centres,” the report states.

Planning and development services projects a $131,300 surplus, though $102,500 is projects in the planning and legislative services budget centre “is related to staff vacancies earlier in the year in the director and planner positions.”

The Parks, Facilities, Recreation and Culture Department includes the Libro Centre, Facilities, Parks, Recreation, Fire and Tourism & Culture budget centres. This department is projecting an overall surplus of $180,800; however significant fluctuations in both revenue and expenses continue to have an impact on operations given the pandemic emergency,” the report added.

Infrastructure services sees a projected surplus of $2,300.

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A group of local volunteers helped harvest wheat last week on a Concession 4 North field owned by Tony Simon. The wheat will be used as part of a “mini-show” put on by the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum Sept. 11-12 at Co-An Park in McGregor. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum gearing up for scaled down show

By Ron Giofu

Preparations are underway for a scaled down version of the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show.

The Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum won’t hold its full show again this year but, much like last year, a smaller version is being planned. The “mini-show” is scheduled for Sept. 11-12 and will take place at Co-An Park in McGregor.

Gary Stuhar, president of the museum’s board of directors, said they recently resumed having meetings and had to cancel the full show, which had been scheduled for Aug. 13-15. He stated they didn’t have enough time to plan for the August show with that including putting together their annual show book.

“Our show book is where we make all of our money,” said Struhar.

While the full show was cancelled, the board did decide to replicate last year’s “minishow” event in September but Struhar pointed out the saw mill and threshing machine will return this year, after those two components of the show were cancelled last year.

“This year, we’re adding a little bit,” he said.

A group of volunteers were in a Concession 4 North field owned by Tony Simon last Tuesday afternoon harvesting wheat that will be used in the threshing machine.

Driving the 1938 Massey Harris tractor was Francis Roelens while Morris Kurzuk was operating the 1922 Massey Harris grain binder that was attached to the tractor.

The binder pre-dated the combine, the latter coming out around the mid-1930’s, said Struhar.

“The members are getting older but they still want to be out here,” he said.

However, similar to 2020, there will not be a tractor parade in McGregor again this year. There also won’t be any live entertainment for this year’s “mini-show,” Struhar added. There will be tractor pulls on site this year, though they will not be sanctioned events, with Struhar stating they will be informal and just for fun.

Forest has an event the same weekend, he noted.

Struhar said some vintage antique agricultural equipment will be coming in from the Ridgetown area to join the historic equipment the local club has. He said the East Kent Vintage Equipment group will be bringing down some of their antique machines after Struhar met with them while in the area a few weeks ago.

The museum held an outdoor market July 24, where 22 vendors and about 200 people came to Co-An Park to do a bit of shopping. Struhar added they were pleased with the turnout that weekend.

The outdoor market was a fundraiser for the museum, but Struhar assured the public they are doing fine. He noted everyone involved is a volunteer.

“Financially, we’re doing well,” he said.

The “mini-show” will run from 12-6 p.m. Sept. 11 and 12-4 p.m. Sept. 12. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth 6-18 and free for children five and under.

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Construction site shut down after human remains discovered

An investigation is underway after the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment state that human remains were discovered at a construction site.

According to police, the human remains were found Aug. 4 around 12:51 p.m. at a site in the area of Concession 2 North and North Side Road. It was unclear at press time how old the remains were.

Police say the Ontario Forensic Pathologist Service was notified, as was the coroner and the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. The site was shut down after the discovery was made.

The investigation is continuing into the matter.

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services stated it “is committed to helping ensure that human remains are treated with respect and dignity.

The Registrar of Burial Sites, as part of the ministry, is responsible for administering the provisions under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act (FBCSA) that deal with burial sites.

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branch continued that “on August 4, 2021, the Registrar was notified of a discovery of human remains in Amherstburg, Ontario. On August 6, 2021, the Registrar ordered a burial site investigation. The investigation is ongoing and there are no updates to provide.”

through highway, police add.

—All information courtesy of the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment

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The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment investigated an accident involving a small SUV and a motorcycle and subsequently charged one of the drivers.

The crash, which occurred Aug. 5 at approximately 11:25 a.m., occurred at the intersection of County Road 18 and Howard Ave. (County Road 9) and police shut down that area of roadway for several hours while the investigation occurred.

Police say the woman operating the motorcycle was transported to hospital with what were described as minor injuries.

A 35-year-old Amherstburg man in the other vehicle was charged with failing to yield to traffic on a

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We know better, let’s do better Dear Amherstburg, Recently, I’ve been contacting local leadership regarding concern for the name General Amherst remaining on the wall and sign of our local high school.

Through this inquiry, I have been made aware that the decision is in the hands of

the trustees at the Greater Essex County District School Board.

Specifically, I have asked our local trustee Ron LeClair, to fly the flag outside of General Amherst at half mast, effective immediately --- until the time that the name General Amherst is removed. I

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understand a naming committee has been in discussions and our new high school will receive a different name.

Given the increasingly horrifying recovery of Indigenous children’s bodies on the grounds of Canada’s former Residential School sites, Amherstburg is again asked to recognize that Lord Jeffrey Amherst was also a Genocider. General Amherst high school will be 100 years old next year and there is a clear, inequitable message in that name. To take the above mentioned action steps, shows that our town and the education system that supports our youth, have an interest in changing that message.

I know many of you are uncomfortable, or perhaps struggling with this suggestion. Try not to allow yourself to get caught up in debate. Choose self-reflection. We knew about the unspeakable horror of Residential Schools, and we can no longer ignore the presence of systemic racism in Ontario’s education system.

To not accept accountability for the name General Amherst and to continue expecting Indigenous people to wait on receiving an inclusive welcome at our high school not only perpetuates systemic racism but, it reveals a blatant disregard of Truth and Reconciliation and its Calls to Action. Reconciliation means nothing without action to go with the words.

The Town of Amherstburg is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations. How does having the name General Amherst remain on our high school, honour this truth? Mayor DiCarlo has expressed

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Amherstburg’s value of and gratitude for the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all the original people of Turtle Island. How does continuing to have our high school named General Amherst, show support for the presently mourning Indigenous communities? Inaction on the name General Amherst does not show support of Indigenous students and families. Status quo at General Amherst is harmful to the learning of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike.

Equity in education is simply ensuring each student is seen and sees themselves as valuable in the learning environment.

In the process to attain equity at General Amherst, we are required to do more than wear an orange shirt on September 30th. Real support requires concrete action and every resident has a role to play. I’m asking that you contact Ron LeClair (ron. leclair@publicboard.ca) and request that the flag outside of General Amherst be flown at half mast, effective immediately--until the time that the name General Amherst is removed from the outside wall and sign of our local high school.

Amherstburg, dismantling systemic racism isn’t popular, but it is always right. To not accelerate action at General Amherst for the school start in September, trivializes Canada’s crime of genocide and implicates Amherstburg in the ongoing Colonial project. We know better, let’s do better.

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Amherstburg Community Hub tenants plan to hit the streets for additional exposure

By Ron Giofu

Tenants in the Amherstburg Community Hub are teaming up in an effort to let the community know what is in there and what they do.

The House Youth Centre, Amherstburg Community Services (ACS), the Verdi Club, the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) and Amherstburg’s Fighting Island Boxing Club will be participating in “The Hub Hits the Streets” Aug. 24. Representatives of all organizations will be spreading out across Amherstburg starting at 10 a.m. that Tuesday morning and will be meeting with the community in order to educate the public of what is in the former St. Bernard School building and what programs are offered.

“With restrictions being lifted and more and more people are out enjoying the beautiful weather, the organizations in the hub thought it would be a great idea to partner up,” said ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. “The Hub Hits The Streets will be a great opportunity to strengthen relationships, enjoy some fresh air and talk to the local residents about what is available in the community hub.”

Representatives of the different organizations will head out in different directions that day, rain or shine, she said.

“We will all be distributing a one-page information sheet listing the organizations in the community hub and what each one offers,” said DiBartolomeo. “ACS will also be handing out cookies, made by our new baking club. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone into the building in September and figuring out our new normal.”

ECNPLC executive director Pauline Gemmell said the clinic hasn’t closed during the pandemic.

“We are still accepting new patients,” she said.

Gemmell and health promoter Elaine Coventry said they have offered new programs and services, some that involve technology. That allows people to connect without leaving their homes.

“We have not only continued to operate the whole time, but we’re including new programming,” said Coventry The boxing club hasn’t been as fortunate, as they have had to shut down the whole time. Owner/coach Joe LeBlanc said they hope to be open soon with coach Ken French adding they are updating the community on their status via their Facebook page.

LeBlanc thanked the Amherstburg Community Foundation for helping them acquire a new 24-foot by 24-foot ring for the new location, which will be located in half of the former school’s gymnasium. He said they are currently awaiting a metal apparatus that will enable them to hang their heavy bags and other equipment.

Tenants of the Amherstburg Community Hub will participate in “The Hub Hits the Streets” Aug. 24 starting at 10 a.m. They will fan out across the town explaining who they are and what they do. Top row (from left): Ken French from Amherstburg’s Fighting Island Boxing Club, Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic executive director Pauline Gemmell, Amherstburg Community Services executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo, Amherstburg’s Fighting Island Boxing Club owner/coach Joe LeBlanc. (Front row, from left) Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic health promotor Elaine Coventry, The House Youth Centre program director Natalyn Brouillard. Representation from the Verdi Club was absent from the photo. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

“Once the steel comes in, then we’re good to go,” said LeBlanc.

The boxing club is also moving from their former location at the corner of Simcoe St. and Victoria St. S. “It’s amazing how much stuff you accumulate,” he said. “We’re looking forward to getting back open and having fun with the community.”

Occupying the other half of the former gymnasium will be The House, with program director Natalyn Brouillard stating things are coming along.

“Slowly but surely, we’re getting ready for our program year in September,” she said.

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The Aug. 24 event is another way the organizations can work together, she added.

“We’re already establishing a lot of great partnerships,” added Brouillard. “I think the synergies are going to push us into new ways to serve the community. I think it is really exciting.”

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Town council to decide how many fire stations in town

Continued from page 1 Under a two-station model, two new fire stations would be built, including demolition and reconstruction of fire station #2 at its present location, meaning somewhere on the same property, and building a new location at the Libro Centre, where there is a two-acre parcel set aside near the sign at the corner of Meloche Road and Simcoe St. Fire station #3 in Malden Centre would be decommissioned and possibly repurposed by the town. The current station #1 could also be repurposed or disposed of “if the municipal officer were relocated.”

Thirty volunteer firefighters would be deployed from each site under the twostation model, Montone projected.

A three-station model would see fire stations #2 and #3 torn down and rebuilt on their current properties with capital upgrades to station #1 including a new roof and replacement of the six bay doors at the front and back of the station.

Montone added they would have to increase staff by ten firefighters at stations #1 and #2 to meet response targets.

Station #2 is in “a great location,” he added, noting the development in that area.

A long-term solution for Boblo Island was not part of Montone’s report.

The estimated cost to implement the two-station model would be $8 million in capital expenses with operating costs unknown. A three-station model would cost $8.86 million in capital expenses and an increase of $150,000 annually in operating expenses. Montone added those were 2019 dollars.

Montone told the River Town Times Tuesday morning that no money is needed immediately, but rather a decision on how to proceed. Once council decides whether to go with a two-station or three-station model, he can then prepare project and funding plans for consideration.

Under federal gas tax programs, Montone said fire stations can now be included.

“For the first time ever, fire stations now qualify for funding,” he said, adding council will have to weigh that against other priorities.

The chief also indicated they could explore carbon zero fire stations, with that option including going off the grid, generating their own power and possibly selling off excess power.

“There’s all kinds of grants regarding green energy,” he added.

Montone added there was public feedback as part of the fire master plan process, with that plan being presented to council in July 2020. That included public meetings and online surveys, he noted.

Local author Mary Anne Adam and artist Jude Quick signed copies of the new book “The Medicine Bag” at the Gibson Gallery. Adam wrote the historical fiction book with Adam having designed the cover art.

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Local author, artist sign copies of their new book

By Ron Giofu A new book that was authored by a local writer was the subject of a recent book signing.

Mary Anne Adam signed copies of her recently released book “The Medicine Bag” at the Gibson Gallery. Artist Jude Quick, who designed the cover art, was also on hand and signed copies as well during the two-hour signing session.

“I think there’s been a positive reaction to the book,” said Adam.

Adam remarked she was actually nervous about giving a copy of the book to local historian Robert Honor as the book is a historical fiction.

“I think he’s an amazing historian,” said Adam. “I said, ‘please God, let him like it.’”

After he read it, Adam said her nervousness was lifted.

“He sent me the most lovely e-mail,” she stated. “He said ‘I loved your book so much.’ It was a lovely honour from Robert Honor.”

Adam received positive endorsements through her publisher Cranberry Tree Press and she has been pleased with what she is hearing from others who have read the book.

“They say it’s very interesting,” said Adam. “They are learning a lot about the area, First Nations and about Belle Vue, of course.”

The latter will also be gaining a donation from the sales of the book.

“I’m hoping for good sales because part of the proceeds are going to (sponsor) a window at Belle Vue,” said Adam.

A window over the pioneer kitchen at the 200-year-old Dalhousie St. mansion has been picked out as the one she plans on sponsoring with the book’s proceeds.

Thus far, Adam has raised about $1,000 of the $10,000 needed for the sponsorship.

“It’s going to be known as the Medicine Bag window,” said Adam.

Of the 220 books printed in the first batch, Adam added she has sold approximately 140. It is available for $19.95 at the Gibson Gallery and the River Bookshop in Amherstburg with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum also selling it through their website. Windsor locations that are selling the book include the University of Windsor book store and Biblioasis.

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Historic buildings highlights during heritage walks

By Ron Giofu A pair of heritage walks were held Sunday to promote some of the history of the downtown core of Amherstburg.

Meg Reiner, archives co-ordinator with the Marsh Historical Collection, brought two groups around a historic block of Amherstburg. Upwards of 18 people per group got background on buildings on Ramsay St., Murray St., Dalhousie St. and Richmond St. The hour-long tour highlighted designated buildings as well as buildings of historical interest.

Reiner’s presentation detailed history of some of the more well-known historical buildings, including the Gordon House, Lord Amherst and Artisan Grill buildings, as well as buildings with lesserknown history. In the latter category was the building at 247 Ramsay St., where The Panetteria is going into. It was a former streetcar waiting station that originally was around the corner on Richmond St. but was moved to its current location in 1957.

The building just south of that, where Forever Nails is located, dates back to 1878, she added.

While it seems like a lot of work to relocate a building, Reiner said it was done often over 100 years ago.

Murray St. was known as the heart of the business district, she added, but many of the buildings from Ramsay St. to Dalhousie St. were built in 1875 or since. An 1875 fire destroyed many of the buildings that had been in that block, Reiner pointed out.

The heritage walks were co-presented by the River Bookshop and THRIVE Amherstburg. Richard Peddie, who leads both, thanked Reiner for her tours and said she was “a huge help” when he and wife Colleen were restoring the 135-year-old building at 67 Richmond St. where the bookshop sits now.

The building recently was approved by Amherstburg’s heritage committee as a heritage property.

Peddie said the tour was done in the spirit of the late urbanist Jane Jacobs.

“She profoundly changed the way we should think about towns and cities today,” said Peddie.

“Her influence can still be felt in discussions on what makes great communities across the world.”

“Heritage is definitely a real point of difference for Amherstburg versus any other town in the county,” he continued. “Unfortunately, we are not treating it as important. We are really not protecting it enough. We are not investing in it enough.”

Peddie endorsed the Town of Amherstburg’s hiring of heritage planner Clint Robertson and called

Marsh Historical Collection archives co-ordinator Meg Reiner (far right) speaks to a group of people taking a heritage walk last Sunday afternoon. The walks were sponsored by River Bookshop and THRIVE Amherstburg. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

on town council to support his ideas in the 2022 budget. Of the tour, he said Reiner toured people by a number of properties of historical interest but that shouldn’t be confused with protection.

“They are still at risk,” he said. “If we lose any of these great heritage properties, it weakens Amherstburg’s point of difference.”

Heritage action plans will cost money, Peddie continued, and noted some owners will oppose their buildings having an historical designation. He added THRIVE Amherstburg will be preparing a white paper on the topic and will address council in the fall on the issue of preserving heritage.

“Unfortunately, too often in Amherstburg, the reflex action of some residents to any new investments or any new ideas is ‘no, we like the status quo. We don’t like change. We don’t like spending money.’”

Meg Reiner from the Marsh Historical Collection, speaks during a heritage walk last Sunday. She gave background on historical buildings in the Ramsay St., Richmond St., Dalhousie St. and Murray St. block. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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County of Essex faces 13.47 per cent rise in insurance costs

By Ron Giofu The County of Essex is one of the many Ontario municipalities that faced the prospect of higher insurance costs this year and now have the final number.

County council approved the 2021-22 insurance program, with the new total showing a $128,420 increase over last year. That represents a 13.47 per cent increase. The insurance program for the current year will be administered by AON Risk Solutions.

Sandra Zwiers, Essex County’s director of financial services/treasurer, recently told county council members that the market is a tough one this year and achieving a resolution was “very challenging.”

“The market continues to be a struggle for municipalities,” she said.

Zwiers said they wanted to have an insurance program that meets the needs of the County of Essex.

“While there are changes year-over-year, we feel this program meets our needs,” she stated.

One of the major changes was the change to the deductibles, with the county previously having a $10,000 deductible. Now, it is a $25,000 deductible as Zwiers said that is the lowest insurance providers are now offering.

Challenges the county had also included getting adequate coverage in case of cyber and ransomware attacks, she indicated.

“Since 2019, the Corporation has maintained a strong focus on identifying and mitigating cyber risk through comprehensive third-party network assessments, business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning and exercises. In the spring of 2021, administration conducted its first corporate wide business continuity/disaster recovery exercise. Senior administration tested their response skills and the event culminated in the Corporation’s first Disaster Recovery Invocation Guide,” Zwiers wrote in her report to county council.

“This constantly evolving document provides the framework for a comprehensive response to a cyber attack resulting in disruption to our network and operations.

Additionally, training and education in the area of email phishing and social engineering continues to be conducted to raise awareness and increase our front-line security. Strengthening our cyber security and training will be key to securing cyber insurance in the future and mitigating our exposure to premium increases.”

Fleet ownership and operations is another risk area, Zwiers noted, and she told county council that county administration offers defensive driving training and promotes a “strong safety culture for all staff by addressing driver errors and vehicular incidences promptly and thoroughly.”

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County of Essex treasurer Sandra Zwiers speaks during a recent meeting of Essex County council.

She presented a report which called for a 13.47 per cent rise in insurance rates, but said the industry is problematic for municipalities across the province. Screenshot

Zwiers added that while the County of Essex can’t eliminate risk entirely, they are trying to manage it to ensure they are attractive to carriers in the insurance market.

County council budgeted for a ten per cent increase this year, she noted, and while the actual increase came in at 13.47 per cent, she believes it is manageable.

“We do have fairly good confidence that we can absorb this by year-end,” she said.

If not, Zwiers said they can cover off a negative variance through reserves. She added county administration worked hard this year to keep it to 13.47 per cent, noting other municipalities in Ontario are seeing increases of 20-30 per cent.

LaSalle Mayor Marc Bondy was hopeful higher levels of government can help municipalities with the issue of rising insurance costs.

“Hopefully the province comes to the plate and helps as it affects all of us,” said Bondy. “The sooner we get this fixed, the better it is for all of us.”

Warden Gary McNamara didn’t foresee a quick fix to the issue.

“I don’t think the problem is going to go away,” he said. “I think it’s something we have to get used to, if we can.”

McNamara floated the idea of establishing a reserve specifically for insurance costs “It’s 13 per cent now, but it could be 30 per cent next year,” he said. “We don’t know.”

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 37th Annual General Meeting of members of Windsor Family Credit Union Limited (the “Credit Union”) will be held electronically using the “Zoom for Business” platform, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

Members who wish to participate must register by 4:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021 to attend and to receive unique log-in credentials for that purpose. Registration and voting details are available via wfcu.ca and myECU.ca.

Local artist Sandy Menard (left) and Nancy Deleary from the Chippewa of the Thames First Nation stand with some of Menard’s work at her recent show. Menard raised $1,400 from the sale at Christ Anglican Church and proceeds will go to the Chippewa of the Thames First Nation.

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Purpose The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to receive the voting results of the annual Report of the Board of Directors and President & CEO; the Report of the Treasurer on the Financial Statements; the Report of the Auditor; the Report of the Audit Committee; the Report of the Nominating Committee; the Appointment of the Auditor; the Election of Directors; the Special Business placed before the members regarding amendments to the Credit Union’s General By-Law; and to transact such other business as may properly come before an Annual Meeting of Members.

All above mentioned reports will be provided electronically to registered members in advance and all voting will occur in advance of the meeting using the online voting platform Simply Voting.

Voting will open Monday, August 30, 2021 at 9:01 a.m. and close at 4:59 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021.

Election of Directors This year, there are four vacancies on the WFCU Board of Directors, with each position for a three-year term.

Based on the current representation on the Board and the Board terms expiring, and in accordance with WFCU Credit Union By-law No. 1, three (3) positions are for General Director positions and one (1) position is for a Director representing the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors has successfully completed their role in ensuring that there are a sufficient number of qualified applicants to fill the four positions.

The following members indicated their interest in putting forth their names by the deadline of noon on Friday, July 2, 2021, and met the requirements of the candidate application and nomination process.

Cary Wheeler Director, General Representation

James McCormack

Director, Representing the Regional Municipality of Waterloo

Robert (Bob) Nesbitt Director, General Representation

Elisabeth van der Pol Director, General Representation

No Election of Directors will take place at the Annual Meeting and no further nominations will be accepted. Members will be asked to receive the report of the Nominating Committee and to elect the four candidates by acclamation.

Patricia Batiste (left) and Cecile Browning hold pieces of artwork they purchased at a recent art sale at Christ Anglican Church. Amherstburg artist Sandy Menard held the sale and sold 30 pieces, with proceeds benefitting the Chippewa of the Thames First Nation. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Art show raises $1,400 for Chippewa of the Thames First Nation

By Ron Giofu A local artist held her own art show on the Civic Holiday and she was pleased with the results.

Sandy Menard held a show and sale on the grounds of Christ Anglican Church and ended up selling 30 paintings over a four-hour period. The proceeds will be donated to the Chippewa of the Thames First Nation, who were represented by Nancy Deleary at the sale, totalled $1,400.

Deleary said she was invited to the art sale by Menard and that it was her first time visiting Amherstburg.

“I feel good,” she said of getting the invitation. “This is a beautiful part of Canada. I have never been here before.”

The idea for the art sale started following the discovery of human remains at former residential school locations in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

“There was a residential school on my First Nation,” she said, noting it was the closest one to this area. Deleary said “we know there will be” discoveries at her community as well.

“Our ancestors spoke of where the children are buried,” said Deleary.

The culture and heritage of the Indigenous Peoples in her area were largely erased decades ago, she pointed out.

“There is a lot of work to do to revitalize our language,” said Deleary. “That wasn’t available in residential schools.”

Deleary said she conducts tours at Chippewa of the Thames First Nation, which is near London, and stated this is the first time they have been invited to another community to accept a donation.

“It’s relationship building,” she said.

Menard stated that people were “very generous” when they came to her art sale, adding many believed it was a good cause to donate to.

“I’m very thankful that people came,” said Menard. “People liked the paintings and especially liked the cause. It’s just been fantastic.”

It was “a perfect day,” Menard added.

“The weather made a big difference,” she said.

For more information on the Chippewa of the Thames First Nation, please visit www.cottfn.com.

Special Business The following Special Business will be placed before the Membership for consideration.

The Board of Directors will be recommending to the Membership of WFCU Credit Union the following amendments to the Credit Union’s General By-Law No. 1: 1. Section 5.01 to allow for an increase in the number of Directors to serve on the Audit Committee from the current requirement of 3 Members of the Board to “at least three (3)” Members of the Board.

2. Section 7.02 to outline the requirements that should appear in the Notice of the Meetings of the Credit Union based on the Credit Union and Caisses Populaires Act, 1994.

3. Section 7.03 Notice of Meeting updated to include the option to place the notice on the Credit Union website and outlining the requirements that should appear in the Notice of Meeting.

4. Sections 7.01, 7.10, 11.01, 11.08, 11.10, 11.12, 11.15, 14.01, and 14.02 updated to accommodate and reflect meetings being held electronically.

DATED THE 12th day of August, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

Susan Stockwell Andrews, Corporate Secretary Notes: 1. The proposed amendments of the Credit Union’s General By-Law are subject to approval as special resolutions of the membership of the Credit Union. Copies of the proposed by-law amendments are available by contacting Susan Stockwell Andrews, Corporate Secretary at corporatesecretary@wfcu.ca.

2. As directed and as is stated in the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 1994, “the credit union shall make copies of the audited financial statements, the auditor’s report and the audit committee report available for inspection, by any member, at the meeting at which the statements and reports are to be placed before the members and at the offices of the credit union at least 10 days before the meeting.” Eligible members wishing to inspect the audited financial statements are asked to contact Susan Stockwell Andrews, Corporate Secretary at corporatesecretary@wfcu.ca to arrange an appointment to do so.

3. Members of the Credit Union must be registered to attend the meeting and use their unique log-in credentials to vote on the amendments and to participate in the meeting.

4. Only members according to the records of the Credit Union as of August 12, 2021 (the “Record Date”) according to the Credit Union’s By-Laws) shall be entitled to vote at the meeting.

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Town, consultant working on Inclusive Communities Grant program

By Ron Giofu The Town of Amherstburg and its consultants with D&A Consulting are teaming up to try and gauge what older adults and those with disabilities want and need in the municipality going forward.

Dawn Maziak, lead consultant with D&A Consulting, stated a seven-person Inclusive Communities Program (ICP) Steering Committee was struck to serve from May 2021 to March 31, 2022, to provide project oversight.

“The primary purpose of this initiative is to help Amherstburg to become an age-friendly community by ensuring that the needs of the residents of all ages and abilities are considered in every stage of community planning and development,” she said.

According to Maziak, the Amherstburg Inclusive Community Program was approved March 9 by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility. She said priority has been given to projects that target small urban and rural communities; and/or support diverse populations of older adults (age 55+), seniors (age 65+) and/or persons with disabilities.

“Diversity includes but is not limited to, Indigenous/First Nations, immigrant, Francophone, racialized, and 2SLGBTQI+ populations; and/or respond to the emerging needs of older adults, including those with disabilities, in a changing environment resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic,” she said.

Maziak stated although the main targeted group for the survey are older adults and/or persons with different abilities, the survey is open to all interested parties and caregivers as well as family members. She said inclusive communities align directly with the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility’s “Advancing Accessibility in Ontario Framework,” which aims to make Ontario more inclusive and accessible.

The framework focuses on breaking down barriers in a built environment, government leading by example, increasing participation in the economy for people with disabilities and improving understanding and awareness about accessibility.

“Inclusive communities are also Age-Friendly Communities (AFC) –a World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed planning and evaluation framework that

has been adopted in Canada,” said Maziak. “The AFC approach fosters local partnerships, allows for local needs assessment and action planning, and engages older adults as well as people with disabilities in its processes.”

The WHO identified eight domains of community life that overlap and intersect to affect an individual’s personal well-being and their independent and active living in physical and social environments, she pointed out. Those are outdoor spaces and city buildings; transportation; housing; communication and information; social, recreational and cultural participation; civic participation and volunteering; community support and health services; and respect and social inclusion.

Key elements of this project will include a needs assessment, said Maziak, which will target older adults and persons with disabilities, in the context of the WHO’s eight domains. An action plan will be developed, aimed at improving their well-being and promoting independence and active living.

“This project assists with establishing lines of communication for older adults and people with different abilities, providing an opportunity for them to bring forth concerns and to make constructive suggestions and be involved in the planning process and finding solutions,” she continued.

“Their input is needed to determine issues affecting them as a whole, provide a voice for seniors and people with different abilities, and provide a focus for ideas to make Amherstburg a welcome, inclusive place for them to live.”

Maziak said the action plan will provide both a general overview of the needs and a more focused approach on one or two key/priority areas and outline tactics and strategies for implementation and improvement and measurable performance metrics tied to success. The action plan will advance prioritized short-term (within the next 12 months), medium (12 to 24 months) and longer-term (strategic up to 3 years) improvement recommendations that will better support older adults and persons with disabilities in Amherstburg, she added.

“In the short-term, priorities for immediate improvement will be identified and action initiated. Longer-term, more strategic directions, requiring more planning, development and investment will also be identified and considered in the future,” she said. “The findings from the needs assessment and proposed action plan will be presented to council for support and approval before March 2022. Budgetary estimates will be included with the short-term recommendations, targeting priority needs.”

The Town of Amherstburg received a provincial grant from the Province of Ontario for $60,000 including net HST for the Inclusive Community Grant Program.

This covers all costs to complete the community project, such as consulting fees, meeting costs, survey printing, distribution and advertising, and other related expenses.

People have until Sept. 1 to complete the survey. Maziak added focus groups may continue to be conducted depending upon the response rates. The survey link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RZHFXD7.

“It is important for the people of Amherstburg to be involved in this project in order for it to succeed,” she said.

Maziak stated “community engagement is a vital part of many projects and the benefits include better outcomes for everyone.” She added regardless of a person’s qualifications, everyone knows what they like or dislike and has an opinion about what needs to be done and what priorities should be.

“Without other perspectives being aired, decision makers might not make the best decision for the community as a whole. A balanced understanding of the community’s views is needed,” she said. “Public involvement brings more information to the decision-making process, including knowledge about the context where decisions are implemented, history and personalities. More information can make the difference between a good and poor decision. When the community is involved in a project, they have ownership of it and the decision- making process, which is key to a successful project outcome, even if not all individuals necessarily agree with the outcome.”

The consultant added “the Town of Amherstburg is a future retirement community. As such, early identification of areas that require improvement is proactive and the responsible thing to do.”

“It is important for the people of Amherstburg to be involved in this project in order for it to succeed,"

Community Calendar

AUGUST 9 - 15 “RAISE SOME DOUGH” WEEK - Bryerswood Youth Optimist Club teaming with Domino’s Pizza on fundraiser August 9-15. Domino’s will donate $5 from every order of either of the two specials that week when you mention Bryers1 (one large, two-topping pizza, order of cheesy bread, 2L Coke, $20.99 + tax) or Bryers2 (two large two-topping pizzas, order of cheesy bread, $25.99 + tax). Special can be ordered pick up or delivery.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 COMMUNITY CUP GOLF EVENT - Presented by The House Youth Centre at Sutton Creek Golf Club. $110 per golfer. Starts at 10 a.m., scheduled tee times. To register or to sponsor the event, visit www.facebook.com/ thehouseyouthcentre, search The House on Instagram @ thehouseyouthcentre or on Twitter @thehouseyc. Proceeds benefit The House Youth Centre.

SATURDAYS, AUGUST 14, 21, 28 OPIOID AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - Being held by Optimist International in partnership with Pozitive Pathways, Brentwood and CMHA. A $25 donation is suggested to plant crosses in memory of ones that we have lost. The “You Are Not Alone!” campaign runs every Saturday in August (Aug. 14, 21, 28) from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at All Saints Church, 330 City Hall Square, in Windsor. An opioid awareness vigil is August 31 at that location. To reserve your spot or for more information, visit reachingforthestarsoptimist@gmail. com or call 519-996-9365. COVID-19 rules and regulations will be enforced.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION - The Amherstburg Freedom Museum presents “Celebrating Progress: A Celebration of Emancipation Day” at the museum, 277 King St. Tickets $65, includes chicken dinner catered by Car Barn. Music performance by Black Orchid. Tickets available at emancipation21.givesmart.com. Runs from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 MUSIC OFF THE BACK PORCH - Held behind the Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St., weather permitting.

Free admission, donations appreciated. Bring your own chairs. Please follow social distancing guidelines. Artists are

Bluegrass Buffet and Linda Girard. Starts at 6 p.m.

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Funded by the Government of Canada. More info at https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA. Phone counselling available 24/7 at 1-866-585-0445.

ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Call 519-736-5471 for assistance.

SOLAR TABLE LIGHTS - Limited edition glass solar table lights available to purchase as fundraiser for Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club. Each is $25 and $5 from each sale goes to the club. Each lights runs on 3 AA rechargeable batteries. For info or to purchase, contact cathy.sales. freelight@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY-RUN PHOTO AUCTION - Photos taken by Windsor’s own, very talented, Caitlin Gonneau are posted on the Facebook page Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club Photo Auction, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/824183344878984. Photo details and minimum bids are listed. Caitlin will be donating all funds received over the minimum bids, to the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club. All are welcome to bid on Caitlin’s work.

60-FOR-60 ANNIVERSARY RAFFLE - Presented

by Community Living Essex County as part of their 60th anniversary celebrations. All proceeds help to provide supports and services to over 700 children, youth and adults in Essex County with an intellectual disability and their families.

Only 4,000 tickets available. Prizes include a grand prize of $10,000 cash, sixty $60 dollar gift cards from a variety of local restaurants, retailers and services from across Essex County and a travel gift package valued at $1,400. The draws will be held Sept. 9, the night of the 60th Anniversary virtual celebrations! Tickets are $25 each or three tickets for $60 and available online at www.communitylivingessex.org.

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Left - Amherstburg Freedom Museum president Monty Logan tees off in the 2021 Walter Perry Emancipation Golf Classic.

This year’s golf tournament had 17 foursomes, about seven more than they usually attract.

Above - Aaron Mulder and William Campbell practice putting before hitting the golf course at Belleview Golf Club last Saturday.

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Larger than normal turnout for Walter Perry Emancipation Golf Classic

By Ron Giofu For the first time in two years, golfers were able to hit the links in the Walter Perry Emancipation Golf Classic.

The golf tournament was held last Saturday at Belleview Golf Club in Woodslee with proceeds to benefit the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. Monty Logan, president of the museum’s board of directors, said the tournament had to be cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We got a great turnout,” said Logan, moments before he teed off as part of the final group. “We have 17 foursomes. People are excited to be out. Everyone has been on lockdown. People have been cooped up. It is a chance to get out and see people we haven’t seen in years.”

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than a shotgun start. COVID-19 public health guidelines also prevented the museum from having a dinner and awards presentation in-person after the golfers came off the course, but there was a virtual wrap-up event Saturday evening.

“People are excited to be out to support the Amherstburg Freedom Museum,” said Logan.

The museum will use the proceeds to support general operations of the museum.

Logan said the tournament has been running for the last decade or so. He pointed out it was revived about ten years ago after it had gone dormant for a number of years. There was a golf tournament in the 1980s and 1990s, Logan added.

Usually, the Walter Perry Emancipation Classic sees about ten teams compete. The increased interest this year was, in part, due to people wanting to get out and do something after being through COVID-19 lockdowns but Logan pointed out there were no other com-

peting events last Saturday either.

“Thank you to everyone who supported the tournament,” he added. “The volunteers have been excellent and everyone is ready to go.”

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is hosting another fundraiser Aug. 28. The event, entitled “Celebrating Progress: A Celebration of Emancipation Day” will run from 4-8 p.m. that Saturday and Logan said it is a combination of their usual Ribs & Ragtime fundraiser and Emancipation Day celebrations.

There will be a performance by the Windsor-based band Black Orchid and the event will be catered by Car Barn, with a chicken dinner being offered. Logan said there will only be 100 tickets sold with tickets being $65 each and available at emancipation21.givesmart. com.

For more information on the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, call 519-736-5433 or visit www.amherstburgfreedom.org. The museum is located at 277 King St.

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Suzanne Varney has written a series of children’s picture books, the first one being “The Super-Duper Triplets’ Colourful Birthday.”

It is scheduled to be released soon with this being the front cover.

Special to the RTT

Local screenwriter pens series of children’s books

By Ron Giofu A local screenwriter has penned a series of children’s books with another script being turned into a book and a movie.

Amherstburg resident Suzanne Varney has written three books centred around the “Super Duper Triplets,” the first one being “The Super-Duper Triplets’ Colourful Birthday.” That 48-page book, 24 pages of story and 24 pages of illustrations by Pia Reyes, is expected to be released to over 50,000 stores in Canada, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom soon. It will also be available online and will retail for $24.

It is being released through Friesen Press.

The book is based on characters known as Lacy, Lexy and Lucy with the synopsis of the book being about how to get their nana and papa to their birthday party.

The second book is “The Super-Duper Triplets’ Wonderful Christmas” and that features lessons on traditions as well as some fire safety tips. The third installment of the series is “The Super-Duper Triplets’ Magical Unicorn” where the characters become magical as they teach about the different months of the year.

Varney explained that the books were inspired by a young family member whom she noticed was struggling to read at eight-years-old. After seeing that, she decided to use her writing talents to help her niece and others learn to read. The book is targeted for children eight and under.

The books proved easy to write, she indicated.

“It really came smoothly,” said Varney. “The first one only took two hours (to write) but several months to publish. The second book took about six hours.”

Varney’s screenplay has won her several awards in competitions around North America. It has now been optioned and the signed agreement sees a book coming out on that later this year as well. A non-disclosure agreement prevents her from disclosing the production company at this point and she can’t enter any further competitions at this point.

Originally titled “The Big World of Little Lu-Lu Bell,” the name was changed to “Little Miss RyleeBelle,” after her granddaughter and also because of a similar name of a children’s character in France.

The book and screenplay were more difficult to write than her new children’s picture book series on the “Super-Duper Triplets” characters but it could lead to big things.

“We hope to have a movie out in a couple of years,” said Varney.

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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Appreciate all of the good things you have going in your life now, Sagittarius. Pay homage to those who have lent a hand or offered support that went above and beyond.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You may be on the brink of making a major move Capricorn. Try not to focus too much on all of the small details; look at the bigger picture.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A short trip out of town might be necessary to clear your head, Aquarius. Schedule some time to get away so you can rest, relax and recharge free of distraction.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Take some time alone this week to reorder your priorities, Pisces. You may have made commitments that no longer are vital.

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Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour returns next month Special to the RTT

After hosting a virtual event in 2020, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation is ready to welcome hundreds of cyclists to enjoy the “Place for Life” by bike Sept.

25 for the Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour. Back by popular demand, the tour will once again begin and end at the beautiful Mettawas Park in Kingsville.

“Over the past 18 months, visitation to conservation areas and trails has surged, and so many people have reached out to express their gratitude as these areas were critical to people’s mental and physical wellbeing,” says Claire Wales, President of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. “This really reinforces that while there is much we can live without, our need for nature is paramount.”

Funds raised from the Bike Tour support local conservation efforts, and the event is ideally suited for individuals, teams and families interested in health and wellness to explore the region’s fantastic trails and safe road routes.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 25th, with enhanced cyclist healthy and safety protocols. Riders will choose one of five different routes catering to all skill levels. Road routes will range from approximately 60km – 110km, while Greenway riders can choose from a 15km, 32km or 60 km trail experience.

The tour will conclude with a lakefront lunch of delicious local foods. Bike shops and cycling groups will also be part of the celebration.

“We want to showcase the beautiful, connected Greenway trail system that has been created with support from so many donors across the region,” Wales adds.

“As well, road rides will include stops at some of our wonderful conservation areas. We encourage all participants to consider supporting more conservation efforts in our region by seeking pledges. As so many events have been cancelled for this past year and a half, we hope the Bike Tour will be a great event for families, social bubbles, and workplace teams to enjoy.”

Registration for the Essex Conservation Bike Tour is open and available online at http://essexregionconservation.ca/bike-tour.

For more than four decades, Essex Region Conservation has been sustaining and enriching the environment of the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region to ensure it is the Place for Life.

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Peddie joins Class of 2021 in the Windsor-Essex Sports Hall of Fame

By Ron Giofu The Windsor-Essex County Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021 has some Amherstburg representation.

Richard Peddie, who along with his wife Colleen, lives in Amherstburg and owns and operates the River Bookshop. He is also involved in several other community initiatives such as Thrive Amherstburg, the Amherstburg Community Foundation and is developing new buildings as well.

However, it is a career in professional sports that earned him the honour. Peddie was born in Windsor and graduated from the University of Windsor before an extensive career that included being president and CEO of SkyDome (now Rogers Centre) in Toronto and played a role in landing the Toronto Raptors.

Peddie would later lead the Raptors as president of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), which also included the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto FC, the Toronto Marlies as well as the facilities such as Air Canada Centre (now Scotiabank Arena), BMO Field and the Ricoh Coliseum. He also looked after the business operations of the associated media properties.

He is being inducted as a builder in the basketball category.

Peddie said he was surprised by his pending induction. He noted he is in the University of Windsor Sports Hall of Fame as a builder and had an inkling he may one day get the Windsor-Essex County Sports Hall of Fame honour but it still came as a surprise.

“It’s a real honour,” he said. “It’s always nice (to be recognized).”

Other inductees this year include Windsor athlete Rose Boretsky, who has shone on the world stage as a basketball player. Windsor boxer Samir “Sweet Sammy” El-Mais, who counts a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and a bronze from the 2015 Pan-American Games among his many accomplishments, will be honoured as will Windsor basketball player Patricia “Patsy” Harrison. Harrison has been described by the Windsor-Essex Sports Hall of Fame (WESHOF) as “a trailblazer at multiple levels of competition at the local, provincial, national and international levels.”

Bill McKenzie, a product of the Riverside Minor Hockey system, is another 2021 inductee. McKenzie played 91 NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings, Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies as well as with several IHL, AHL, CHL and the London Lions in the British league.

Brad Tayles will also be honoured this year. He played football at Riverside Secondary School in Windsor and also was the quarterback at Western Michigan University for four years, the only quarterback from the Windsor-Essex County region to quarterback an NCAA Division I school for four years.

The late John Kaschak will be inducted as a builder in the baseball category, as he was a mainstay in the Windsor Central Little League for more than 50 years. His biography from the WECSHOF states his team of 14 and 15-year-olds won a national title in 1972 and travelled to Gary, Indiana for that age group’s World Series that year. He also won two provincial championships as a manager.

Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith will also be inducted this year. He is a former Windsor Spitfire player and assistant coach, and he is also a former head coach with the OHL’s Oshawa Generals. Smith played 45 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Colorado Avalanche. Smith was an assistant coach with the Maple Leafs before landing the head coaching job in Ottawa.

Inductees into the “legacy class” of the WECSHOF include Raymond “Ray” Scott Bocchini, a builder in the hockey and lacrosse categories. He was largely responsible for shaping the two-time (1971 and 1973) Canadian lacrosse champion Windsor Warlocks.

On the hockey side of his resume, he helped form what is now known as Windsor Minor Hockey and coached youth in various leagues between 1965-80.

Jack Hool will be posthumously inducted into the legacy class as a builder in basketball. The former basketball and football player at the University of Michigan returned to Windsor and coached championship high school teams at Assumption in basketball and football in the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

The late Wayne Morgan will also join the Class of 2021. The WECSHOF is remembered as one of Hoops Canada’s top 100 Canadian basketball players of all time, as he played at J.C. Patterson Collegiate Institute in Winsor in the 1960s. He attended the University of Guelph and was a three-time OUAA all-conference first team all-star and

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Amherstburg resident Richard Peddie joins a crowded field in the Windsor-Essex County’s Sports Hall of Fame. He enters as a builder in the basketball category. Screenshot

a two-time All-Canadian selection.

Chris McCaffrey will also be posthumously inducted for his contributions to basketball as well. He coached at three Windsor high schools (Patterson, Herman and Kennedy) and won championships at all three, including OFSAA at Kennedy.

Ken Ouellette will enter the legacy class as a builder in track and field, being “a fixture” at F.J. Brennan Catholic High School in Windsor for over 50 years. He mentored many to OFSSAA titles, one of the most prominent being Olympian javelin athlete Scott Russell. He also coached championship football teams and was a national champion lacrosse player as well.

Brothers Randy and Sam Sasso round out the class. The WECSHOF recognized the accomplishments of the Windsor AKO junior men’s basketball team and the Sasso brothers were the architects of those teams. The AKO program won six straight Canadian championships from 1974-79.

Information on induction night will come “in due course,” the hall of fame stated in a news release.

The Town of Amherstburg is undertaking the Inclusive Communities Grant Program with a focus on supporting older adults age 55+, seniors age 65+ and people of all ages, living with various abilities to participate and live in the Town of Amherstburg safely while feeling included and welcome.

Inclusive communities are promoting the adoption of the World Health Organizations (WHO) Age-Friendly Communities guide as a roadmap to address eight domains:        

Outdoor spaces & Public buildings Transportation Housing Social Participation Respect and Social Inclusion Civic Participation and Employment Communication and Information Community Support and Health Services

Age-Friendly communities support the physical and social environments that help older people and people with different abilities to live active, meaningful lives and continue to contribute to our community.

This program will help us develop a guiding document to meet the needs of the community.

To do this successfully we must first identify the needs with your help!

Visit www.amherstburg.ca for a link to the Community survey below.

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