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Emancipation Celebration makes its return

By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Freedom Museum was able to bring back its Emancipation Celebration last weekend.

The museum brought back its celebration with the in-person event being presented at the Fogolar Furlan Club in Windsor. Museum president Monty Logan said it was the celebration of the 188th anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery in Canada in 1834.

“We’re excited,” said Logan of the celebration. “We’re happy to be here. This is the first time since COVID started we are able to celebrate this event in person.”

The gala drew approximately 140 people and “people are all excited to be here,” Logan stated. “It’s a great fundraiser for us.”

Logan pointed out they will be hosting the Walter Perry Emancipation Golf Classic this Saturday and their Freedom Achievers program will be hosting author Hadiya Roderique, who will discuss challenges and racist practices she faced while building her career.

Dr. Brenda McCurdy, a director with the museum’s board of directors, said events like the Emancipation Celebration help the museum fulfill the vision of co-founder Melvin “Mac” Simpson to educate and celebrate Black history. She pointed out the Abolition of Slavery Act was passed Aug. 1, 1834 and that provided inspiration for slaves in the United States to escape to what is now Canada to find freedom.

“This law freed many enslaved people in Canada, sparking both a great celebration and sending a broader message to the south – escape to Canada and you will be free,” said McCurdy. “Since that day, abolitionists, freed men and women and anti-slavery sympathizers have come together to celebrate Emancipation Day in early August.”

McCurdy added the museum recreates the story of Freedom Seekers’ journey to Canada via the Underground Railroad and documents the stories of the communities and families who settled in Amherstburg and southwestern Ontario. She pointed out the museum “invested heavily in our online presence” including its website and social media outlets.

The theme of the night was “Looking Forward from the Past” with tables featuring photos from past Emancipation Celebrations.

The celebration was sponsored by LiUNA!625 and TD Canada Trust, with Amherstburg branch manager Sarah Seguin noting the bank is committed to inclusion and have been partnering with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for several years.

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Town council opts to have next council deal with Duffy’s site

By Ron Giofu Amherstburg town council was presented with a pair of options with regards to the shoreline at the Duffy’s site, but ended up choosing neither of them.

The two options put forth by administration were to either enter into an agreement with Amico to an upset limit of $2 million to carry out shoreline improvements along the property or to pre-commit funding up to an upset limit of $2 million and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP).

A motion to go with the second option, issuing an RFP, was voted down in a recorded vote of 5-2. Opposed were Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche and councillors Michael Prue, Marc Renaud, Patricia Simone and Peter Courtney.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo and Councillor Don McArthur voted for the motion.

“The Town was working with an engineering firm on drawings for the stabilization of the shoreline and noticed Amico mobilizing on site to the South.

Administration approached Amico to gain a better perspective of the work they were undertaking for their project, including some discussions on timelines, costs, ministry approvals etc. It was evident from these discussions that there was a unique opportunity for the Town to partner with Amico and potentially save on costs due to economies of scale for the Town’s project in addition to capitalizing on timelines and contract administration required as resources are limited,” a report from director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon stated. “The shoreline improvements required on Town property includes rock revetment and sheet pile wall replacement which is the same treatment Amico will be carrying out on their site located immediately South of the Town’s property. Amico’s project is much larger in scope and scale than that of the Town, which presents a unique opportunity for partnership to save on the project with respect to mobilization costs and other material costs for the project due to sheer volume and scale of the project. In addition, Amico’s consulting and design engineer for their project is Landmark Engineering which is the same firm that prepared the Town’s Municipal Class EA. In discussions with both Amico and Landmark Engineering, which is well versed on the Town’s project and site history, together they are prepared to take on the required works associated with the project including organizing the required ministry approvals.”

Prue questioned the option to go without a tender, with Baillargeon explaining that option was presented because “it’s an opportunity at this point in time.”

“There are certain factors in play and I think council just needs to be aware of the timelines and the potential opportunities that come into play when looking at this project that won’t be available at a later date,” said Baillargeon.

CAO Valerie Critchley added there are times it is allowable to move outside the purchasing bylaw. Should council have elected to go down that road, she believed it would have been justifiable based on timing and pricing

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Amherstburg town council did not take either option - working with Amico to upgrade the shoreline at the Duffy’s site or issuing an RFP for the work - as they will leave it for the next town council to handle.

considerations.

Prue said the earliest the project could be undertaken is early 2023 and believed there was enough time to go to tender. Baillargeon said the town isn’t allowed to open the site to the public as it is awaiting a record of site condition “but we can allow contractors on site to address some of the issues that need to happen on site.”

The necessary approvals such as the record of site condition likely won’t be approved until Aug. 2023, she noted.

Amico was approached as they are working on a larger project but the same type of work.

“It was an opportunity to say ‘what are you doing here and how would that fit in to what we need to do?’” said Baillargeon. “Our project is very tiny in comparison to what they’re doing and, for economies of scale and timelines, it’s an opportunity to get the work done while we’re waiting for the record of site condition to be finished.”

Prue acknowledged costs of building supplies have been going up, but said “in looking at documents from the United States,” lumber and steel costs have started declining. Baillargeon believed there could be cost savings by proceeding by moving forward at this point but the town could benefit from a timing standpoint as well. She noted “there are synergies to be had by marrying the two projects” at this point, noting Amico is also constructing a drainage outlet on their project the town could have tied into.

“You talk about cost savings – what’s the number?” Meloche asked.

Baillargeon said “she couldn’t pinpoint” an exact number, but believed the town would still realize savings by teaming with Amico. Meloche said his issue was that “we talk about a cost savings but we don’t even know what it is.” The deputy mayor said costs may go up, but his biggest concerns was not knowing what the exact cost savings would be. Of the two options, Meloche preferred an RFP but acknowledged it would take more time.

“Everyone, including me, wants to see that Duffy’s property done,” he said.

Meloche said a plan should be discussed projecting the next five years with the projects the town has going on.

Critchley added senior administration will present a five-year capital budget to the next council in 2023.

Courtney said the current council has tried to accomplish something “tangible” at the Duffy’s site, noting there have been “robust” plans put forth to the public. He said a previous budget saw $300,000 devoted to the project but half of that went to studies.

“I hate postponing things too, but I haven’t seen a business plan, an itinerary, a financial buildout of how we’re going to accomplish this,” said Courtney. “This is another thing that’s kind of come out of nowhere when we have a long list of infrastructure that we have to replace that we had originally.”

Courtney said he was “strongly opposed” to sole sourcing the project to Amico as he would rather issue an RFP. He said were Amico to win the RFP, that would be fine, but he said he couldn’t support either option, stating later in the meeting it was “a bad business decision.”

“It’s not to halt the process of Duffy’s but I’ve heard from residents time and time again – we haven’t replaced infrastructure we’ve lost from H. Murray Smith Centennial Park. We haven’t solidified a game plan or a master plan of the logistics and themes at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park, Jack Purdie Park or the Libro Centre and here we are just pulling ($2 million) out of general reserves.”

Tendering is a transparent way to do business, Courtney added, but he pointed out the next council “is right around the corner” and they might want to do something different with the property.

Renaud also pointed out Jack Purdie Park and H. Murray Smith Centennial Park will cost “a significant amount of money,” issues need to be addressed at Belle Vue, a new fire hall/gymnasium is in the works and other playgrounds such as Toddy Jones Park.

“There is enough coming down the road and the next council should be able to decide which direction they want to go,” he said. “They are going to need to develop a plan to get this finished up because it’s going to be a significant amount of money.”

Renaud said he wants to see Duffy’s

done but the town needs to focus on goals and he didn’t believe the town had done that thus far.

“I think we have to move forward on this project,” countered McArthur.

“I don’t even really think it’s a question. I don’t think we should leave it to the next council. Four years ago, we were all talking about the importance of Duffy’s and tourism and rejuvenating the downtown core. It’s happening, but so far it’s happening without public access to Duffy’s.

McArthur called the site “an eyesore” and “an embarrassment,” adding “if we have to pull $2 million from reserves to give this project a kick in the pants, to attract attention to it at the senior levels of government to maybe secure some funding opportunity and to finally secure public access, I think we have to do it. In fact, I don’t think we have to do it, I know we have to do it.”

The project has “transformative” potential for the town, McArthur believes, and by passing it to the next council, it could take another year before substantive action is taken.

“That’s not acceptable to me,” he said.

Reserves can be replenished, McArthur added, and he thought it was time to tear down the fence and allow access to that parkland. He believed Baillargeon did her due diligence on her report but believed sole sourcing should be done only in emergency situations.

“The tendering process is clearly the way to get the best price,” he said, noting he supported going ahead with an RFP in this case.

“If we don’t use our reserves for this, why do we have them?” said McArthur.

“It’s one of the most important projects, if not the most important project, for this town.”

Prue didn’t believe there was an urgency to the project, and didn’t believe there wasn’t the likelihood they could put out an RFP before the end of the year anyway. He said he wants to move the project along, but if the town goes with an RFP, they shouldn’t be “in a hurry to do this.”

Prue agreed with Courtney to leave it for the next town council, as the next group of elected officials may have more information and going with the RFP option now is “premature.”

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Tender approved for trail at Libro Centre

Another alleged stunt driver charged in Amherstburg 30-day license suspension. The vehicle was impounded for 14 days, the Windsor Police Service Amherstburg Detachment added.

It was reported July 18 at 10:10 p.m.

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The tender for a trail project at the Libro Centre has been approved by town council. The tender was for $543,552.60 plus an additional $170,000 from the town’s reserves. The Town of Amherstburg did receive a grant of over $263,000 to help cover the cost of the work.

By Ron Giofu Town council has approved a tender allowing a trail at the Libro Centre to proceed.

The motion passed by council authorizes the mayor and CAO to sign a contract with the lowest bidder, 1752336 Ontario Limited, for the project in the amount of $543,552.60. Director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Heidi Baillargeon pointed out in her report to town council that an additional $170,000 was needed, something council would also approve, to meet additional accessibility requirements including benches, tactile plates, bollards, signage, kilometre markers and the tender overage.

The two-kilometer trail would mainly go around the Libro Centre property with much of it being along Big Creek.

Tenders ranged from the $543,552.60 that was approved with the highest being over $1.1 million. That caught the attention of Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche.

“The two best ones also have a substantial difference, almost a 50 per cent difference,” said Meloche. “Do

we make any effort to make sure the low bid tender has, in fact, checked all the boxes of what is required of him?

That is a low bid, when you look at the others.”

Baillargeon said she did her homework on this issue and the bid came close to what she had estimated.

She said the discrepancy could be for various factors including the contractor having other work in the area or other contractors being busy.

“Just going out to ask questions of various contractors in doing my research, everyone is extremely busy.

I think that’s why you are seeing a range in bids,” she said.

Councillor Peter Courtney said he supported the motion, but questioned why markers on a two-kilometre trail cost $15,000. He said council doesn’t like to see over-expenditures. The signage would also include information on wildlife and other information, said Baillargeon.

The $170,000 over-expenditure would come from the town’s reserve general new capital fund.

The Town of Amherstburg did receive a grant for $263,621 for the project from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure program (ICP).

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Another stunt driving charge has been laid by the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment.

Police say that an officer was monitoring traffic in the 200 block of Front Road North when a black Toyota was observed travelling at what appeared to be at a speed greater than the posted the speed limit of 50 km/hr.

Officers activated their radar and the driver was found to allegedly be travelling 40 km/hr over the posted speed limit.

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Driving under suspension A 34-year-old Windsor resident was allegedly driving under suspension while speeding recently in Amherstburg.

According to police, officers were monitoring traffic in the area of County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) and County Road 18 (Pike Road) when a grey, four-door Hyundai approached the intersection appearing to drive at a speed higher than the posted 60 km/hr.

The vehicle was stopped and, as a result, police say the driver was charged with three counts of driving while under suspension and one count of speeding.

Police add the vehicle was towed from the scene.

The Windsor Police Service Amherstburg Detachment stated the matter took place July 19 at approximately 9:55 p.m.

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A few thoughts that have been rattling in my head...

A few random thoughts that have been popping into my head recently so I decided to make note of them.

Whether they are relevant or not is up to the individual reader, but here goes: -A decision is coming soon on a plan for H. Murray Smith Centennial Park and another for Jack Purdie Park.

Regarding the former, I have increased desire to see a football/soccer field included as part of the final design.

“But what about the new one being built next door at North Star High School?” some may ask. Good question, but I do have an answer. If a football/soccer field is kept at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park, it could double as an open play area for people and

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their families. It could also house football and soccer games when other facilities, such as the new public high school, are busy.

A consideration for me is also what the future may hold.

If there are future expansions of the high school, how close would they come to the football/soccer field on the school board property?

If a future expansion were to come closer to the sports field, could it impact how the field is utilized?

Obviously, no one would want to see a football or soccer ball crash through windows.

I realize the school hasn’t even opened yet, but its predecessor was expanded several times over the 100 years it served the community so school expansions at some point are clearly not out of the question. And subdivisions continue to get built, so there’s another reason to think possible expansion.

In the meantime, the school could still use both, for such things as simultaneous boys and girls soccer home games, should the schedule call for it. Also, having just an open area for people to use is not necessarily a bad thing either.

*** During the most recent meeting of town council, it was learned that a five-year capital plan will be going before the next council in 2023. This is an important document that should be considered noteworthy as it will detail how amenities are paid for in Amherstburg.

There are a lot of projects on the current council’s plate, but they will soon go lame duck. The next council, which will be decided in the Oct. 24 election and take over Nov. 15, will decide what goes forward and how they are paid for. How everything is paid for an obvious key to their implementation, so that forthcoming document will be something to watch for.

Deck fire causes estimated $30,000-$50,000 damage

By Ron Giofu

A fire to a deck of a home has caused an estimated $30,000-$50,000 in damages.

The Amherstburg Fire Department responded to the call at a Front Road North home at approximately 7 a.m.

Deputy Fire Chief Ron Meloche said two boaters on the Detroit River noticed the fire and came to shore. The

homeowners were not there at the time so neighbours were notified and the fire department was contacted.

The fire was contained to a wraparound porch at the home, Meloche said. Smoke did enter the home, but the fire did not, he added.

“The fire was under the porch in a storage area,” said Meloche, adding the cause is undetermined.

In addition to damage to the porch, Meloche said such

things as lawnmowers and weedwhackers were also damaged. There were no injuries and fire crews were there almost four hours, he added. The portion of Front Road North between Kingsbridge Dr. and Texas Road was closed for much of the time fire crews were on scene.

“The homeowners were contacted and they were back before noon,” said Meloche, who also thanked the boaters for their assistance.

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Rosemary and her husband Wally helped start and maintain the Gibson Art

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Giant yard sale raises $16,700 for three shelters in D.R. Congo

By Ron Giofu

The giant yard sale for three shelters in the D.R. Congo saw large crowds return as well as a considerable sum in donations.

This year’s yard sale, at the Middle Side Road home of Mary and Marc Beneteau, raised approximately $16,700 for shelters in the D.R. Congo. The shelters are operated by Father Donato Lwiyando, a former associate pastor at St. John the Baptist Church in Amherstburg, and he has expanded from one to three shelters.

His initial shelter, the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter, is for girls and he’s now opened a boys shelter and another for young mothers.

“It’s going great,” Mary Beneteau said of the sale, as members of the public streamed past her last Thursday morning.

Mary said roughly $9,900 was raised in the first weekend alone and they would have raised over $10,000 that weekend but they cancelled the yard sale on the Sunday because of the threat of rain that didn’t end up arriving.

While happy with the results, Mary pointed out they needed more than their previous record of $14,000 as needs are great in the D.R. Congo.

“We need more this year because the money is going to three shelters and a building needs renovating,” she said, pointing out the building will help provide a home for boys and also act as a school. “We need a lot.”

Members of the public were going through the property and barn looking at the different sections of goods, with areas including books and DVD’s, glassware, Christmas goods, electronics, pictures and framed artwork, toys and more.

“It’s just been steady,” Mary said of the crowds. “People are leaving with a lot in their hands.”

People from Amherstburg and surrounding areas attended the giant yard sale, with Mary adding it has grown over the years.

“I think the word has spread that this is a good yard sale,” she said. “People are always telling us how organized it is and how clean it is. Volunteers are happy to be here. They are happy to help out with the Father’s shelters.”

Father Donato “is really happy” about what the team of volunteers are doing at the Beneteau’s home.

“He’s always happy about what we do. He counts on us a lot,” she said. “He can’t be here but he has such appreciation for this.”

Approximately 30 volunteers helped with this year’s giant yard sale with some of them being students getting their volunteer hours they need for their high school diplomas.

Mary added she loves the yard sale weekends but admits they will need younger volunteers to help the yard sale continue in future years.

Father Donato extends his appreciation as well as the appreciation of the

The giant yard sale for three shelters in the D. R. Congo operated by former St. John the Baptist Church associate pastor Father Donato Lwiyando was held over the last two weekends at the home of Marc and Mary Beneteau (above).

Helen and Mickey Bezaire, along with granddaughter Lauren Scott, came out last Thursday.

boys and girls in the shelters, she added.

Mary added organizers are grateful for those who promoted the sale, who donated items to sell, those who visited and shopped and those who generously

made cash donations.

For more information on Father Donato, the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter and its mission or to donate, visit www.hopeislife.ca.

Ombudsman makes recommendations surrounding closed meeting practices

By Ron Giofu Complaints were filed against the Town of Amherstburg alleging that council violated open meeting rules last year and, after investigation, the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario found some rules were violated and some were not.

According to a report issued online last Friday by Ombudsman of Ontario Paul Dube, he stated the complaints centred around meetings held in 2021, specifically on Aug. 8, Sept. 13, Nov. 8 and Nov. 16.

Dube’s report stated his office advised the town in March 2022 of its intent to investigate the complaints and “members of my office’s open meeting team reviewed relevant portions of the town’s procedural bylaw and recordings of open sessions preceding and following each closed meeting where available. We also reviewed the agendas and minutes for each meeting where available. We interviewed the mayor, the current clerk, the former acting Chief Administrative Officer (who was in the role during the month of September 2021), the former Interim Chief Administrative Officer (who was in the role from October 2021 to February 2021) and all members of council. My office received full co-operation in this matter.”

After investigation, Dube stated the investigation found that council did not contravene the Municipal Act when it discussed “various topics” during the

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“However, the Town of Amherstburg contravened the requirements of section 239(4)(a) of the Act on September 13 and November 16, 2021 by failing to state by resolution the general nature of the matters to be considered in-camera,” the report continued.

“The Town of Amherstburg also contravened the requirements of section 239(7) of the Act on November 8 and November 16, 2021 by failing to keep a record of what occurred in-camera.”

Five recommendations were issued by the Ombudsman’s office including that “all members of council for the Town of Amherstburg should be vigilant in adhering to their individual and collective obligation to ensure compliance with their responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001 and the town’s procedural bylaw.”

Another recommendation was that when proceeding in-camera, the town should ensure its resolutions provide “a general description of the issues to be discussed in a way that maximizes the information available to the public while not undermining the reason for excluding the public.”

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The third recommendation called for the town to ensure that closed session minutes be kept of all meetings of council while the fourth stated meetings should be audio or video recorded “as a best practice.”

“As a best practice, the Town of Amherstburg should follow a practice of reporting back publicly on matters considered in-camera after a closed session,” the fifth recommendation read.

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Fundraising ongoing to restore historic Colchester Schoolhouse (Left) The Gary Kirkham play “Falling: A Wake” is being presented by the Inspired Acting Lab from the University of Windsor and Heritage Colchester.

The characters Harold and Elsie – played by Carl Gambacort and Meaghen Quinn – discover “The Boy” in their yard, with “The Boy” being played by student actor Jackson Balint.

(Right) Heritage Colchester president Perry Basden stands inside the Colchester Schoolhouse. The group held a market there July 16 with two more planned for Aug. 20 and Sept. 17.

LEFT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU, RIGHT PHOTO BY FRED GROVES

By Ron Giofu and Fred Groves Live theatre is helping a local heritage-based organization raise funds.

The Inspired Acting Lab at the University of Windsor’s School of Dramatic Art is teaming with Heritage Colchester to present the Gary Kirkham play “Falling: A Wake” at Christ Church Colchester. A portion of the proceeds will help Heritage Colchester in its efforts to restore the Colchester Schoolhouse across from the church while the Inspired Acting Lab will use the remainder of the proceeds to buy necessary supplies and materials needed to help build itself up.

Director Lionel Walsh said the play is based on a rural Ontario farm, where a couple is awakened by an explosion.

They discover it is a plane crash and discover a boy found in a plane seat.

“It is a gentle comedy,” said Walsh.

“It’s also a touching story about the coming to terms with death in our family.”

“It’s about letting go,” added Meaghen Quinn, who plays Elsie.

Quinn is part of the small cast, which also includes Carl Gambacort as Harold and student actor Jackson Balint as “The Boy.” Walsh pointed out the show is roughly 75 minutes in length. He does a talk with the audience after the show with ice cream also being served. Quinn stated she enjoys that segment as they have heard a number of stories from audience members where the play has been performed.

“We hope the message speaks to people and brings the community closer together,” said Walsh.

The lab members say they like smaller settings, and noted they have performed in Lion’s Head and Kirkland Lake as well. Gambacort noted “the wonderful power of the theatre is bringing people together” and Walsh stated the play “Falling: A Wake” causes audience members to “leave the play with hope.”

Getting the audience involved and engrossed with the story is another goal.

“Full immersion is our goal,” said Balint, who is also assistant director.

“This is a co-production of Heritage Colchester, who approached me in the fall about doing summer theatre here,” said Walsh. “The mission is to bring shows to smaller Ontario towns.”

“We’re hoping to create an experience for the audience that keeps them wanting to come back,” said Quinn.

“We want everyone to come back to the theatre.”

Noting the Inspired Acting Lab is thankful for the support, donations and grants it has received, Walsh said the lab will continue to tour and plans to be back in Colchester not only this coming weekend, but next year as well.

Opening weekend at Christ Church Colchester for “Falling: A Wake” was last weekend. Quinn said they love performing in Colchester because it gives them a feeling like they are in a similar location to where the play is set.

The production of “Falling: A Wake” continues this weekend with shows Aug. 4, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students and seniors. For information or for tickets, visit www. heritagecolchester.ca or e-mail events. heritagecolchester@gmail.com.

Christ Church Colchester is located at 190 Bagot St. Fundrasing is also continuing through Heritage Colchester’s monthly markets on the schoolhouse grounds It’s been nearly 60 years since the last student walked out of the doors of the old schoolhouse in the Village of Colchester.

And although it is no longer a house of learning, local residents are breathing new life into the beautiful brick structure on Bagot Street with the hope of someday re-opening as a multi-purpose historic show piece.

Colchester Heritage hosted a country market in which visitors not only had the opportunity to visit over 40 vendors and their wares, but were allowed to go into the school and take a step back in time.

“We don’t have an occupancy permit yet, but we can give tours,” said Heritage Colchester president Perry Basden.

The school was built in 1881, an addition was put on in 1952 and the last time pupils were taught was 1963. It was privately owned for a few years, purchased by the Town of Essex and now in the hands of the local heritage group.

Basden and Heritage Colchester are planning to re-purpose the school and have already restored the old flag pole.

He said that within a couple of years, there will be enough money to go inside and start renovating.

“We have to wait and raise funds, that is why we are hosting this market.”

Among the artisans this past weekend was Brenda Wilson who has created

Bee’s Boards. She has a talent for taking local wood, such as black walnut and maple and turning it into handcrafted wooden charcuterie boards, signs and clocks and the secret to making it look so good is her own board butter.

“My nickname as a kid was Bee and I make board butter. It’s food safe and it makes a nice buttery finish,” she explained.

Among the local authors at July market were Susan Stafford and Ester Meerschaut.

Carriage rides, authors, and talented crafts people were all part of the sampling of the July 16 market which will be hosted at the schoolhouse again Aug. 20 and Sept. 17.

Elsie and Harold, played by Meaghen Quinn and Carl Gambacort, are amazed with what they see.

This was a scene from the play “Falling: A Wake,” which runs for one more weekend at Christ Church Colchester to help cover the cost of the work.

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Belle Vue Conservancy raises just over $4,000 at “Chicago Heat” fundraiser

By Ron Giofu A taste of Chicago was brought to a local restaurant last week all to raise funds for the Belle Vue Conservancy.

The conservancy presented “Chicago Heat,” a dinner and jazz fundraiser at the Artisan Grill with the event raising just over $4,000. The conservancy is continuing to raise funds towards the restoration of the 200-year-old Belle Vue house, located at 525 Dalhousie St. in Amherstburg.

“It was the first time we were able to do anything since before COVID started,” said Belle Vue Conservancy president Shirley Curson-Prue.

Approximately 70 people attended, slightly down from pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, but CursonPrue said that was by design as people didn’t sit at the end of tables and had more room to move.

“That worked out quite nicely,” said Curson-Prue.

After a dinner of either Angus beef steak, fish, chicken or vegetarian prepared by master chef Matthew Johnston, the entertainment was provided by Renée King-Jackson and her Quintessential Quintet.

Curson-Prue said King-Jackson knows what to do and what music to sing, based on the theme of the evening.

“Everyone loves her. She’s such a good artist,” said Curson-Prue. “Give her a venue and she’s off to the races.”

Curson-Prue had similar praise for Johnston.

“Matthew does a fabulous job. He knows what to do and he just does it,” she said. “The folks there (at the Artisan Grill) are fabulous.”

There were some local companies who bought tables, she stated, adding it doesn’t take much effort to sell those tickets.

The $4,000 wasn’t “a huge amount,” Curson-Prue

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Renee King-Jackson and her Quintessential Quintet performed at the Belle Vue Conservancy’s “Chicago Heat” fundraiser held July 25 at the Artisan Grill. The event raised just over $4,000, which will be put towards the restoration of the Belle Vue house on Dalhousie St. in Amherstburg.

acknowledged, but she said it was “a comfortable evening” that people enjoyed.

“I think everyone had a good time,” she said. “That was the main thing.”

The Belle Vue Conservancy has raised over $500,000 since its inception, Curson-Prue added, though noted fundraising slowed down considerably during the pandemic. She said they committed to raising $1 million when the Town of Amherstburg purchased the property in 2016.

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The conservancy is looking at presenting another dinner and jazz night fundraiser in November, she added.

For more information on the Belle Vue Conservancy and its events, or to make a donation, visit www. bellevueconservancy.com or call 519-736-7586.

Curson-Prue said they are now authorized to issue income tax receipts directly to donors.

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A look back at history featured at Fort Malden’s “Garrison Weekend”

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Musket firings were part of the activities presented at Fort Malden Historic Site of Canada’s “Garrison Weekend” last weekend (above) while Caden Ruth gets a chance to learn how to brand with the help of Fort Malden re-enactor Adam DePinto (right).

By Ron Giofu A look back at the history of the area, involving the War of 1812, was on display at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada last weekend.

Fort Malden presented a “Garrison Weekend” with volunteers and staff from the Fort joining a World War I re-enactment group and the Provincial Marine in giving demonstrations and lessons on days gone by.

“We try to do some re-enactments

every year,” explained Visitor Experience Team Leader Corrine Ross.

Ross said their largest was “Raiders, Rebels and Redcoats,” which was held during the 150th birthday of Canada in 2017. This year’s event wasn’t nearly as large, she pointed out.

“This year, it’s very small,” she said.

“Having an event after COVID, we’re going slow. It’s hard to know what we can do.”

Cannon firings, musket firings, cookhouse demonstrations, branding and other activities were presented during the two-day event.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 MUSIC OFF THE BACK PORCH - Outdoor music event held, weather permitting, behind the Park House Museum (214 Dalhousie St.) in Amherstburg.

Entertainment will be Don McArthur with David Jones and Meggi Faye. Starts at 6:00 p.m. Free admission, bring your own chairs. Donations welcome.

St. S., is open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with lunch served between 12-1 p.m.

Mission’s food bank will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. For info, call 519-7369140 or visit www.aburgmission.ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome.

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Optimist Club. Held at Coachwood Golf & Country Club (formerly Fox Glen Golf RAPID TEST KITS - Free COVID-19 & Country Club), 7252 Howard Ave., Rapid Antigen test kit distribution McGregor. Shotgun start 9 a.m. Raffle program being supported locally by the prizes, 50/50, longest drive, closest to Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce the pin, snacks at the turn, lunch. Hole-in- and Amherstburg Community Services one $10,000 prize. Four-person scramble, (ACS). Info can be found at https:// $135 per person. Register by Aug. 30. amherstburgchamber.com/covid-19-rapidContact Mary Ann Mertens tomarymertz@ screening-program/. Small and medium sized businesses with under 150 employees gmail.com or call 519-988-6420. complete the Program Agreement form found at the above link and bring the ONGOING FREE COMMUNITY MEAL - completed form to ACS between 9 a.m.-3 Lighthouse Church, in conjunction with p.m. to pick up test kits. They are currently Feeding Windsor, invites the public to join distributing boxes of 25 test kits/per box. them Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a free meal. Everyone welcome. Come meet VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Community others in the community and enjoy some service volunteer hours are available for good food. No registration required. Bring a high school students. Outside jobs at friend! Lighthouse Church is located at 266 Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com. Thank you.

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“We’re calling it a themed weekend, not an event,” said Ross. “We’re trying to slowly bring back events that people think of when they think of Fort Malden.”

Ross credited interpretive officer Alex Dale for coming up with the weekend’s program, including a talk on surgery and another on the Great Lakes. Staff and volunteers as well as the partnering groups were thanked as well, she said.

“There is something every halfhour,” she said. “It’s always a good time to show up.”

The crowds were good on the

weekend, Ross continued, and they were enthusiastic.

“We’ve had lots of visitors and they are asking lots of questions,” she said.

There are still opportunities for people to see activity and re-enactments at Fort Malden this summer, she indicated. Demonstrations will be occurring every weekend until Art by the River, she said, so people can still feel free to stop by.

“We’re trying to make it fun for everyone,” said Ross. “Any weekend people come, there’s lots to see.”

The next event at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada will be “Murder at Malden: An Interactive Mystery.” That will be held Aug. 13 with the introduction being at 6:30 p.m. with the conclusion at 8 p.m. The plot behind the murder mystery is that “Major Blue is looking for some keen detectives to uncover a murderer in a classic ‘who done it?’ with a historical twist.”

Tickets will be on sale the day of the event from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and again at 6 p.m., in person or by phone at 519-736-5416. A special rate of $13 per person applies The event is weather dependant and cancellations would be posted at www.facebook.com/ FortMaldenNHS. Daily admission to Fort Malden National Historic Site is $4.25 for adults, $3.75 for seniors and youth 17 and under are free. Season passes are $10.50 for adults, $9.25 for seniors and kids are free. The site is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Province announces funding for several local events Special to the RTT

The Province of Ontario has announced funding for seven festivals and events in Essex County, including an ongoing Amherstburg event.

According to a news release issued through the office of Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, Ontario is investing more than $48 million to help festival and event organizers carry out innovative and safe experiences that help create great Ontario staycation experiences for visitors and stimulate local economic growth. Funding from the Reconnect Ontario program will support events in Essex County and enable recipient organizations to expand programming to draw visitors who will stay longer in local accommodations, eat in restaurants, shop at local retailers and support main street businesses.

“For nearly two years, the pandemic has disproportionately impacted tourism and culture – two major industries that bring our communities to life, and Ontarians together,” said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Neil Lumsden. “By supporting festivals and events through the Reconnect Ontario program, our government is delivering a much-needed boost to the sector as we continue to recover from the effects of COVID-19. We are supporting organizations across the province that are finding new, innovative ways to safely reconnect Ontarians – helping them to engage with their communities and creating local jobs.”

Leardi announced Friday that Open Air Weekends in Amherstburg will receive $35,058.

Other festivals and events receiving funding include $46,805 for Sun Parlour Folk Music Society’s Greenway Jam, $54,834 for The Town of LaSalle Strawberry Festival, $28,194 for Experience Kingsville, $52,392 for the 2022 Windsor and Essex County Santa Clause Parades, $36,297 for The Essex Fun Fest and $73,023 for Serenity Lavender Farm Inc.’s Lavender Festival.

“Our government recognizes the important contributions that festivals and events make to local communities,” said Leardi. “I am pleased that we are supporting

event organizers right here at home in creating safe, innovative experiences that will help reconnect people while boosting our local economy and creating local jobs.”

Reconnect Ontario is a provincial grant program that supports festivals and events that encourage local tourism and motivate visitors to rediscover Ontario, while reconnecting people with local experiences and increasing tourism spending.

The program is receiving $42.9 million in 2022 to support 547 festivals and events around the province.

Provincial funding was announced last week to support seven festivals and events in Essex County including Open Air Weekends in Amherstburg (above) and the Essex Fun Fest, the latter seeing Eric Ethridge perform recently (below).

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Seasons Amherstburg staff get dunked for a good cause

By Ron Giofu

Staff members and even a resident of Seasons Amherstburg got dunked last week all in the name of charity.

Seasons Amherstburg hosted a “Dunkin’ for the Dieu” fundraiser last Friday afternoon which included live entertainment from local musician Adam Butcher plus a dunk tank in with Butcher, several Seasons’ staff members and a resident getting dunked.

The event raised $933.

“We’re doing a fundraiser for the palliative unit at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital’s Tayfour campus,” explained leasing manager Jessica Jenner.

Jenner was one of the staff members who got dunked, along with fun manager Jenn Lauzon, chef Jordan Ritchie, and dining service manager Beau Veldhuis.

Others that were dunked included Mary-Ann Wyzinski and Jerry Parent.

The “Dunkin’ for the Dieu” fundraiser also featured raffles and a bake sale but it

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Seasons Amherstburg fun manager Jenn Lauzon gets wet during a “Dunkin’ for the Dieu” event (left). Ray Burns tries to dunk Mary-Ann Wyzinski (right).

was the dunk tank that generated much of the interest.

“They were excited about it,” Jenner said of the dunk tank. “They’re all saying

they are going to dunk us.”

“We’ve been talking about it for at least a month,” added Lauzon.

The palliative care unit at the Tayfour

campus was an easy choice for Seasons Amherstburg to fundraise for, Jenner added.

“It’s really close to our hearts,” she said.

Process to move skateboard park to the Libro Centre moves one step further

By Ron Giofu Amherstburg town council has passed a motion to get the ball rolling on what a new skateboard park at the Libro Centre could look like.

Based on the motion passed, the mayor and CAO were authorized to execute a design-build agreement with The Canadian Ramp Company inclusive of design tender drawings and partial construction of phase 1 to an upset limit of $240,000 plus HST, satisfactory in form to the town clerk, in technical content to director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Heidi Baillargeon and in financial content to the director of corporate services.

Town council also approved the awarding of future phases of the skate park to The Canadian Ramp Company should additional funding be identified; and the mayor and CAO were authorize to sign all future agreements, change orders and contracts required to execute additional phases of the design build contract pending capital budget approval.

Councillor Michael Prue voiced concern with the section of the motion awarding future phases to The Canadian Ramp Company, originally believing “it didn’t seem appropriate to me” they were given the OK for future phases.

“We sent out an RFP (Request for Proposal) twice without any response from potential bidders,” said Baillargeon.

Baillargeon stated while working with The Canadian Ramp Company and Velosolutions, the two companies that have agreed to work together on a new Amherstburg skateboard park, the latter said they wouldn’t sell pump track designs unless they are the successful proponent.

“In discussions with the companies, we could buy a portion of the designs through The Canadian Ramp Company but the portion that is the pump track will not be sold unless we have a commitment we’re going to go with their design,” she said.

“This makes more sense than what I originally read here,” responded Prue, who also asked about how it would be funded. Baillargeon said it would be a phased approach or the project could have phases eliminated, per the direction of council.

Councillor Peter Courtney said he had concerns, noting the first phase was supposed to be for a cement slab and lights. He said a location was decided, but believed H. Murray Smith Centennial Park was a better location.

Courtney questioned why the old equipment was no longer deemed useful, with Baillargeon said the existing ramps being provided by The Canadian Ramp Company in the beginning.

“They came out, they inspected the equipment

and they would not recommend us re-using it or re-purposing it at the site without some major money and investment into it in terms of refurbishing them,” she said. “We went out and refurbished part of the structure and they said ‘you’re wasting your money in trying to refurbish this equipment.’ It’s past its useful life. It’s 20-plus-years-old and past its useful life.”

Baillargeon said the goal is to put new equipment in the new park at the Libro Centre in conjunction with public consultation. She said the two companies will come to Amherstburg and meet with the skateboard community and ask what they would see in a first phase.

“We don’t want to have pre-conceived ideas of what that would entail based on our budget we have, based on the upset limit of $240,000,” she said.

“They are going to work within that to tell us what we can bring back and what is most important to the community.”

Courtney asked how the skateboard community would get out to the Libro Centre, stating there are bylaws on the books that they can’t skateboard there.

Councillor Don McArthur said “if that’s what the bylaw says, we have to change the bylaw.”

The skateboard park was selected to go to the Libro Centre as it’s “going to be an anchor” for an expansion of the Libro Centre lands, said McArthur,

including a dog park, trail and more.

“It’s going to draw people from all over Amherstburg and a skateboard park can be the centrepiece of that,” said McArthur.

McArthur added the town is simply laying the groundwork at this stage and future councils will have to decide if more amenities like a pump track will go in. He said he believes the kids of Amherstburg deserve a similar facility to one that is in east Windsor.

“We’re not committing future councils to any money. We’re just putting the template there should they want to go that route,” he said.

McArthur added town council “has failed the kids” as it relates to a skateboard park. He called it “a no-brainer” to move forward with the motion.

“We put a half-assed skate park at the community hub and then we blamed the kids when things went wrong,” he said. “That’s on us. We put it in a bad location because we didn’t or couldn’t make a decision on our parks. We made a decision – let’s put it at the Libro Centre so let’s do it right.”

Prue issued caution relating to changing the bylaw as there are Highway Traffic Act considerations.

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Amherstburg Freedom Museum presents Emancipation Celebration

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RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU A group of local girls held their second annual “Charity Nature Stand” last Saturday.

They set up shop on Welsh Ave. in the Kingsbridge subdivision and sold candles, jewellery, photos and crafts, much of it made by themselves. This year’s proceeds will go to Oceana Canada. In total, the girls raised $784.05 this year. Last year, the girls raised money for Wings Rehabilitation Centre. From left: Mackenzie Goddard, Adel Felso, Olive Ouellette, Ashlyn D’Amore and My Goddard.

Raising money to help the oceans Marsh Collection resources shown in AFM presentation

By Ron Giofu Researching Black history in Amherstburg is something that can happen in more places than only the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.

The museum’s latest virtual presentation was “Researching Black History in Amherstburg: Resources at the Marsh Historical Collection” with it being streamed featuring Marsh Historical Collection collections co-ordinator Meg Reiner and collections assistant Kara Radmore Folkeringa.

Reiner gave a brief history of the Marsh Historical Collection, noting it was the brainchild of John and Helen Marsh, who used to run The Amherstburg Echo, with it being founded in 1983 but not open to the public until 1994.

Radmore Folkeringa said there are several files about a wide number of families in the Marsh Collection’s archive, including several Black families.

“We have several cabinets full of genealogical files,” said Radmore Folkeringa.

Radmore Folkeringa added they will also refer people to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum if there is a Black family that is being researched. She added newspaper files, including obituaries, help give background history on people and what they did in their lives. Among the newspaper records at the Marsh Historical Collection include The Amherstburg Echo (1874-2012), the River Town Times (1995-present) and digital access to the Windsor Star (1893-present).

Cemetery indexes are also part of the Marsh Historical Collection’s files, including records in cemeteries in Maidstone, Colchester and Sandwich to go with the Amherstburg, Anderdon and Malden files.

“These can be an interesting source of information,”

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The Amherstburg Freedom Museum hosted Marsh Historical Collection collections co-ordinator Meg Reiner and collections assistant Kara Radmore Folkeringa recently. They highlighted research that can be done at the Marsh Historical Collection, including that of Marble Village in the former Anderdon Township.

said Radmore Folkeringa.

Voters lists, directories, schools, census records and church files are also available to be researched in the Marsh Collection. The church records include First Baptist Church, Mount Beulah Church and Mount Pleasant Church, she indicated.

Books on Black history are also available, she said.

“It’s not huge but we do try to keep it current,” said Radmore Folkeringa.

The two-volume Amherstburg history books printed at the time of the town’s bicentennial are also an important source of information.

Reiner pointed out they have business binders arranged alphabetically that people can use in their research.

“We are continuously adding to these files,” she said.

“A business we have not compiled information on as of today may be added to the list tomorrow.”

Newspaper ads, photos, invoices, business cards and more are often included in business files.

The Marsh Historical Collection’s files also include files on local organizations, with the Amherstburg Regular Missionary Baptist Association and Lincoln Lodge being two of the organizations highlighted. Political files, Emancipation celebrations, and information on Freedom Seekers are also maintained, Reiner pointed out.

“At the Marsh, we have over 6,000 photos catalogued and many more that have yet to be fully processed,” Reiner added.

The Marsh Historical Collection also maintains property histories, including property abstracts, land instruments and assessment rolls, Reiner pointed out. Maps and plans are also part of their files. Doris Gaspar’s research on downtown properties is also available at the Marsh Collection. Reiner added they welcome information on the history of Amherstburg, Anderdon and Malden. She said copies and scans of original material can be taken so it can be shared with the public.

The Marsh Historical Collection and Amherstburg Freedom Museum also team up on research projects, with museum assistant curator Lorene Bridgen stating the museum reaches out to the Marsh Collection for information with Reiner adding “it goes both ways.”

For more information on the Marsh Historical Collection, call 519-736-9191 or visit www.marshcollection.org.

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum can be reached at 519-736-5433 or visit www.amherstburgfreedom.org.

The entire presentation was recorded and can be viewed on the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s Facebook or YouTube sites.

Essex MP Chris Lewis presented a certificate to the museum, accepted by Logan, noting the event was “a celebration of freedom” and thanked the museum for the work it does.

“It’s about freedom, it’s about the unification of Canada and it’s about leaving Canada a better place than where we found it,” said Lewis.

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi also brought greetings, congratulating the museum for the work they do and thanking them as well.

“I want to encourage the Amherstburg Freedom Museum to continue the work you do,” he said.

The museum presented the Legacy Hero Award this year to Elder Edsel Smith. The award is presented to a member of the community who has since passed away for their contributions, Logan pointed out. Smith was recalled by granddaughter Melissa McKee as “a humble man” who worked in a boxcar at Ford Motor Co. and with the Windsor Utilities Commission before beginning a 66-year career in ministry. Smith would serve in churches in Ontario and Michigan, including at St. Mark AME Church for over 50 years.

McKee said when a new St. Mark’s sanctuary was needed, they had trouble getting financing until a new bank opened and provided the loan. After the church opened, a recession hit and the bank closed causing Rev. Smith to joke “the Lord opened up a bank just for us.”

Rev. Smith’s son, Dennis K. Smith, called his father “a servant” who served his church and his community. His ability to listen was one of the things people loved about his father.

The live band last Friday evening were Six Degrees while the Arts Collective Theatre also made the presentation “Our Future.”

RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU Amherstburg Freedom Museum president Monty Logan (left) accepts a certificate from Essex MP Chris Lewis (right) during the Emancipation Celebration held at the Fogolar Furlan Club last Friday night.

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By Ron Giofu Boxers from the Fighting Island Boxing Club came home from the recent Brampton Cup with eight medals.

The bulk of the medals were silvers, but Ava Purdie won the gold medal in her weight class. The 13-year-old won in the 63-kilogram weight class.

Kendal Wonham, 13, won silver in the 57-kilogram weight class while 16-year-old Carter White took home silver in the 75-kilogram weight class.

Tyson Whalen won silver in the senior open 75-kilogram weight class while 13-year-old Layne Mountain took home silver in the 35-kilogram category.

Axcel Alamanana, 16, was the silver medalist in the 67-kilogram weight class while brothers Achilles and Aeneas Shinas each won a silver medal, each at 67-kilograms.

“It’s the largest tournament in Canada,” said FIBC coach/owner Joe LeBlanc. “Almost 700 athletes competed.”

With LeBlanc recovering from knee surgery, Whalen and Nate DiPasquale served as coaches. LeBlanc thanked them for their work as well.

“That’s amazing,” LeBlanc said of his fighters’ performances. “There are fighters there from all over the country, from British Columbia to Newfoundland.”

The tournament saw three rings going simultaneously and fights morning until evening, Thursday to Sunday of that weekend July 21-24.

“Everyone did exceptionally well,” said LeBlanc. “Our athletes did well

RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU

Boxers from the Fighting Island Boxing Club in Amherstburg brought home several medals recently from the Brampton Cup. From left: boxer/coach Tyson Whalen, Layne Mountain, Kendal Wonham, Carter White, Axcel Alamanana, coach Nate DiPasquale. Absent are Ava Purdie, Achilles Shinas, Aeneas Shinas.

and the coaches did well.”

“I haven’t fought in four years. I feel I did pretty well,” said Whalen. “I felt I won the first round and the second round was a little closer.”

A cut over his left eye cost him the fight, he added.

“There’s always next year,” said Whalen.

Wonham said she had never been to a tournament before and was happy with how she did, though her fight was brief.

“I thought I did pretty well,” she said.

Alamanana believed it was a positive experience for him but said he believed he could have fought better. Mountain said he believed he did “pretty good” and that he tried hard.

“It was my first fight so I was pretty nervous,” said Mountain.

Golfers tee it up to assist Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission

By Ron Giofu

The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission was unable to present its own golf tournament but another organization was able to do one for them.

The Barbados Association of Windsor-Essex County held the “Drive Out Hunger” charity golf tournament Saturday at Tilbury Golf Club.

Curtis Springer, a golf tournament organizer, stated the Barbados Association held its first golf tournament last year and will choose a different charity each year.

“Last year, we did it for hurricane victims in Barbados,” said Springer. “This year, we are putting it on to help the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission.”

Springer said there were 28 golfers that participated in this year’s tournament, with Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission president Tim McAllister adding while many from Amherstburg thought it was far to travel, he was still grateful for the support.

McAllister is also from Barbados and is a member of the Barbados Association of Windsor-Essex

RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU

Curtis Springer tees off during the “Drive Out Hunger” golf tournament last Saturday. Springer helped co-organize the event, which was presented by the Barbados Association of WindsorEssex County. Proceeds went to the Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission.

County. He said the mission was unable to have its own tournament organized for them due to

volunteers having other commitments so when he got a call from Springer saying that he, his wife Sandra, Hartley Jordan and the association wanted to organize the tournament, it came at a good time. “(Curtis) called me and offered to do it,” said McAllister. “I said ‘wow, that’s good timing.’ I’m thankful for them bringing their idea to me. I’m grateful for the effort everyone is putting forward.

They decided to put it together to give the mission some money.”

McAllister also thanked the local businesses who offered door prizes for the golf tournament, adding he donated a bottle of Barbados rum himself. He was joined by mission board members including vice president Zainia Brockett and director Jim Ferrar at the tournament.

There were also a few players from Toronto who were at the golf tournament, McAllister added.

“In spite of the turnout, they are having fun and I’m joyous they went through the trouble of putting this together for the mission,” said McAllister.

McAllister said that, after expenses, the tournament raised $800 for the mission.

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She was one of 13 children to Leo and Alma Hunt.

BIM was devoted to her Faith, was an extraordinary baker, loved fashion and was kind and friendly to everyone she met.

Visition Saturday August 6, 2022 from 1 to 3 at James Sutton Funeral Home.

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Just one day after her 97th 7th birthday, Rosemary D. Smith h was re-united with her dear husband Wallace Leonard (Wally) Smith (1999).

Her strong faith in Jesus was witnessed through her commitment to Christ Anglican Church where shee ars, served in the choir for 50+ years, h l as well as teaching Sunday School, serving as superintendent, and working m a n y hours on the church chancel guild. Family was of utmost importance to her and although she did cover an illness of the art teacher at General Amherst High School and was asked to consider staying on, she elected to return to care for her family. Rosemary will be lovingly remembered by her children, Kevin and Brenda Smith, Robin and Dave Metcalfe, Tracey and Mike Jankovich and Ian Smith, as well as her 8 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.

Along with several of her friends Rosemary met in April 1945 at the Fort Malden Museum where the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts inaugural meeting occurred. In 1967 the first outdoor art show was held with works of art leaning against the stone walls of the fort, to add to Canada’s Centennial celebration. This led to the current Art by the River where she had a table set up to display and sell her pottery. It became an annual family event and many “regulars” purchased her work, including those from Michigan.

She was also known as a painter and sculptor and honed her craft through the Bachelor of Arts program at the University of Windsor. However she missed her degree as she did not feel confident to take the three art history courses (however family tried to convince her!).

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, try to focus on simple pleasures this week. You don’t have to travel to foreign lands or handle complicated hobbies to find happiness right now.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, seek opportunities to focus your mind, which is bubbling with creativity lately. Dabble in artwork or jewelry making.

Cake decorating also may appeal to you.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, with a clear mind and excellent communication skills, this week you can lead the meeting and get the results you desire.

This is only one step on the path to success.

The Greater Amherstburg Tennis League (GATL) held its 4th Annual Men’s Doubles Tournament the weekend of June 23-24 at the new Essex Community Tennis Center.

The stormy weather held off and the playing conditions were ideal as 16 teams competed for the Championship in two separate divisions.

The final results were as follows: Tier 1 Bracket Champions - Fadi and Rami Shaya (Windsor) Finalists - Somath Kong (London) and Keith Cartier (Windsor) Consolation - JY Renaud and Greg Sopel (Windsor) Tier 2 Bracket Champions - Greg Zhang and Arthur Xie (Windsor) Finalists - Scott Bulych and Exodus Calit (Tecumseh) Consolation - Brent Murray (Kingsville) and Frank Palumbo (Amherstburg) The GATL would like to thank the Town of Essex for the use of their courts. Also, we’d like to thank Pat Sao (Pizza Express in Harrow) for sponsoring the event.

The GATL is Southwestern Ontario’s largest public, outdoor tennis league with over 250 members.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, some type of force is helping you continue your path forward. It may be pride; it may be a desire to move past your current situation. Whatever it is, keep up the momentum.

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Share your responsibilities with someone else and you will benefit from the rest.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you are able to convey what is going on inside your mind. Don’t hold anything back, even if it makes you are hesitant to do so.

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Cycling road race hits the streets The Can-Am Police-Fire Games were based in Windsor last week but the cycling time trials and road race took over several roads in Amherstburg last week. Meloche Road, Simcoe St., Creek Road, County Road 20 and Concession 4 South were among the local roads that were used for the event. The games are described on their website as “a biennial, multi-sport event that takes place in North America every other year. The event occurs in the summer months over a six-day period (Monday-Sunday).” First responders were in the area taking part and showing off their athletic ability in a number of different events during last week’s games.

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