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Garden Tour makes its return

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

By Ron Giofu

After a three-year absence, the Garden Tour made its return this year.

One of the Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society’s (AFMHS) signature events was presented last weekend with ten private gardens featured as part of the self-guided tour. Organizers estimate that approximately 210 people bought tickets for this year’s event, which is now once every two years.

AFMHS president Linda Jackson pointed out it was the 34th Garden Tour the society has presented and this year’s event featured a wide variety of gardens.

“It’s one of the best garden tours we have put on,” Jackson believed.

In addition to the ten gardens, there were 44 volunteers that helped present the two-day event, she said.

Sobeys also donated food for a private reception for the garden owners Saturday night while the Gibson Gallery hosted that event. Gardens stretched from the downtown area of Amherstburg to the rural areas as far as Collison Side Road and Malden Centre to another home near River Canard.

“Our society believes gardening and horticulture in general has a profound impact on the environment,” said Jackson.

Gardening also provided refuge and solace during recent hard times, she added.

The selection of gardens featured included natural plants, manicured gardens, large and small properties, water features or along the waterfront.

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The Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society held its 34th Garden Tour over the weekend with ten stops around Amherstburg, in both urban and rural settings. The Balaclava St. garden of John and Marjan Drop was a popular stop (above) while a Durango Ave. garden was enjoyed by those on the Saturday night tour given to the garden owners themselves (right).

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Plans for DQ unveiled, neighbours voice concerns

By Ron Giofu Plans for a possible Dairy Queen (DQ) drive-thru restaurant have been unveiled, but nearby neighbours outlined a series of concerns.

If approved, the DQ would be located at 51-57 Sandwich St. S., just north of the Rexall pharmacy. The applicants were represented by Amy Farkas of Dillon Consulting, who also pointed out a threestorey building is also proposed for the southeast portion of the property, which could include a mix of commercial and residential units.

Farkas outlined the drive-thru would accommodate ten passenger vehicles, more than what the town requires, and the DQ would be roughly 221.2 square metres (2,273 square feet) with a 50 square metre (538 square feet) patio. The separate three-storey building would be about 397 square metres (4,273 square feet). It would also have 46 parking spaces plus three barrier free spots.

An Official Plan amendment is needed to permit a drive-thru as a permitted use, noted Farkas, due to the section of Sandwich St. S. the proposal is on. The zoning bylaw, however, lists a drive-thru as a permitted use, she added, as well as having a multiple dwelling.

Farkas told council the proposal is “consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), County of Essex Official Plan and the Town of Amherstburg Official Plan.” She added the site is “physically suitable and well located” to support both buildings and respects land use compatibility. She added the design will be done in accordance with the site specific zoning provisions agreed upon

The layout of the proposed Dairy Queen, as seen in a presentation to council by Dillon Consulting.

with the town.

It was also stated by Farkas that the development “promotes a sense of place” and will serve the neighbouring residents while fitting in the character of the neighbourhood and town. She added it promotes intensification, is compatible with surrounding land uses and provides employment opportunities.

The neighbours had different viewpoints, with many either writing or speaking in opposition. Robert Guitard, who lives next door to the proposed Dairy Queen, outlined several concerns including noise, light pollution, bugs, idling vehicles and litter.

“I feel the development would create a feeling of being watched all the time with no privacy,” he said.

Traffic concerns were also highlighted.

“Getting out of residential driveways is challenging enough already,” said Guitard.

Phil Kasurak noted his involvement in

trying to keep that portion of Sandwich St. S. a gateway to town and that a “softer approach” was developed to welcome people to town. He wrote about concerns about the commercial/residential building proposal and noted no architectural renderings were offered.

Kasurak also questioned the noise level from drive-thru speakers, adding a fence would do little to mitigate the issue.

In a letter sent to town council, Joe Mikhail noted he and his company Mikhail Holdings are “growth oriented” and did not oppose the plan, but voiced traffic concerns of his own. His company owns the Sobeys plaza and voiced concern over stacking cars in the drivethru and with traffic in the area. He suggested moving the traffic light from in front of the high school to the intersection of Sandwich St. S. and Fort St., but noted it may only solve issues for his plaza.

Jill Parlette pointed out several concerns, adding her family moved from Windsor’s Walkerville district to Amherstburg. She wondered if similar issues to Walkerville would follow, noting property she owns in Windsor

is near a fast food restaurant where the speakers can be heard.

“It’s concerning to me that zoning changes are occurring in the area we chose to settle into,” she said.

Lynne Fox cited similar concerns as others, adding she believed the development could go elsewhere. She said there are other properties in town that would be better suited. She urged council to keep the residents’ views in mind.

“They clearly want to come to Amherstburg,” she said of DQ. “That’s good. Welcome them.”

Fox added the town shouldn’t “settle” for this as the location and that minimum standards shouldn’t be enough.

“Elevate your standards,” she said.

“Residents of this neighbourhood need access to fresh air when outside in our gardens,” added Olwyn Coughlin. “We are the gateway to the community and I for one take that seriously.”

Councillor Michael Prue added there are other issues as well that need to be taken seriously.

Prue added he has seen many drive-thru restaurants in Toronto near each other, but on six-lane highways.

McDonald’s and Wendy’s are also in the area, as is the proposed Harvey’s development at the former Maria’s Restaurant site at 131-35 Sandwich St. S. Prue added “I do believe this is going to take a great deal of study and compromise” and “a real solid look should be taken at this.”

A number of residents said they did not receive notification of the meeting, with Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche questioning whether registered mail could be used in cases like this to ensure residents are kept in the loop of such developments.

Comments from the meeting will be included and brought to a future meeting. No decision has been made by town council.

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The first Annual Field Day of the Amherstburg Fire Brigade was held on September 7, 1940. The event drew a large crowd of guests to the town park who were given the opportunity to watch the firemen in action. Pictured above is a demonstration at the corner of Laird Avenue and North Street during the Firemen’s Field Day on July 4, 1967.

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General Amherst High School celebrates 100th and final graduation

RTT PHOTO BY DANICA SKAKAVAC Andrew DiGiovanni gives the valedictory address during last Thursday night’s General Amherst High School graduation ceremony. It was the final graduation ceremony in the school’s 100-year history as they will be part of North Star High School next year.

By Ron Giofu and Danica Skakavac Not only did approximately 158 students bid farewell to their high school careers last week, but they did so as the final graduating class at General Amherst High School.

The school’s 100th and final graduation ceremony was last Thursday evening at the Libro Centre with graduates and their families enjoying the moment and looking back on the last four years. A number of greetings were brought, including from Sash Querbach, the superintendent of student wellbeing with the Greater Essex County District School Board.

Querbach pointed out the high school experience for this year’s graduating class has been different than most, noting they have had to adjust to both virtual and in-person learning due to public health guidelines relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. He praised the students’ flexibility during unprecedented times.

“It is always a time to thank families and support networks,” he added.

Teachers and staff were also thanked

by Querbach as well as the school community. He said staff often gave students support “or even a little push if

they needed it.”

Principal Melissa DeBruyne, who will continue in that role next year at the new North Star High School, also paid tribute to parents and caregivers and had the graduates stand up, look over and thank their families. She also pointed out a number of graduates were in the audience to support their family members.

“Thank you to all Bulldogs,” said DeBruyne.

DeBruyne also pointed out the Class of 2022’s unique challenges relating to the pandemic and praised their ability to adjust.

“You’ve been asked to combat a lot of things,” she added.

A number of plaques and graduation awards were handed out, but what was new this year was the Dan Pettypiece Bursary, named for the long-time girls hockey coach and graduate. It was awarded to Sam Connell, who played on the team. Pettypiece credited friend and assistant coach Bill Atkinson and his family for creating the award.

In all, roughly $300,000 in scholarships and graduation awards were handed out, noted head of guidance Chere Tulett.

Tullet also had a heartfelt moment in

which she expressed her pride and her compassion for the final graduating class of General Amherst, saying they all had a special place in her heart.

Valedictorian Andrew DiGiovanni reminisced on the four years he and his classmates spent together. He couldn’t resist snapping a quick selfie of the 2022 graduating class and himself on stage, preserving an enormously influential moment of his life.

“As we sit here together tonight for the last time before going our separate ways, I am reminded of all the great memories and challenges that we faced over the last four years. Nobody could have predicted that a virus would cause us to spend half of our high school career in front of a computer screen seeing our peers from the waist up,” he said.

DiGiovanni added he didn’t just want to focus on the challenges they faced during the pandemic, but also wanted to focus on “the better memories,” recalling pep rallies, teachers dressing up as lions, and the prom. He thanked teachers and staff for their dedication “to ensure that each and every one of us had the tools we needed to succeed in our high school years, especially during a pandemic.”

“This year marks a very special year because we are the very last graduating class of the General Amherst High School that we have known and loved. Next September, a new chapter starts for all of the teachers and upcoming students as they say goodbye to the hallways of the General Amherst,” said DiGiovanni.

“This is bittersweet as, General Amherst celebrated 100 years this year. This

celebration brought students new and old to come back to the school and visit the place they made their own for four years. It is amazing to think of how many careers and futures that Amherst has been a crucial part of. I want to wish the very best for the start of North Star High. We want the upcoming students to make their own memories and create their own friendships that they will remember for a lifetime. This time next year a student will stand here and have the honour of being the very first valedictorian of North Star. I feel honoured to be on this podium to be able to say goodbye to a school that means so much to the town of Amherstburg.”

DiGiovanni also thanked parents for supporting their students as well.

“Life gives each and every one of us a different path. Not every path will be smooth, not every path is easy, but whatever path you are given do not give up. Do not forget that we all make mistakes and that is how we learn life lessons,” he told his fellow graduates.

“Be kind to others but also be kind to yourselves. Remember you do not have to have life figured out by 19, so try not to put too much pressure on yourselves to be perfect. Take the time to make the most of what you have.”

The ceremony offered a clear message: for the students to pave their way, to be unafraid, and to reach for what the world has to offer. So many students walked that stage with a different goal, a different accomplishment in mind. It was a perfect night to conclude General Amherst’s century-long legacy with.

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Integrity Commissioner gives his report to town council

By Fred Groves

There may be a lot of exits and enters on the administrative doors of the Amherstburg town hall, but according to the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner complaints from the public, administration and council are on the decline.

Monday night, during the regular session of council, Dr. Bruce Elman, Amherstburg’s watchdog since 2017, said the reporting period from January 2020 to December 2021 did not have a single incident in which he had to investigate.

In his 14-page report to council, Dr. Elman noted, “members of Council and members of local boards, agencies and committees appointed by Council after the 2018 municipal election have conducted themselves in a highly professional manner and have lived up to their commitments under the Code of Conduct to protect and maintain the Town of Amherstburg’s reputation and integrity.”

And while there were no formal complaints that would have required a disciplinary recommendation by Dr. Elman, over the reporting period there were 14 formal requests for advice, 13 of those from members of council and the other from senior administration.

“It’s always better to give advice than it is to investigate complaints,” Dr. Elman said to council Monday night.

One reason for having no complaints, according to Dr. Elman, was that in 2020 Amherstburg created a Code of Conduct which he said is clear and comprehensive.

“It is a significant accomplishment,” he said of the Code of Conduct.

Dr. Elman has been the town’s Integrity Commissioner since 2017 and serves the similar role with both the City of Windsor and the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche wanted to know what the role of the Integrity Commissioner was if a council member was found not complying with the Code of Conduct. Dr. Elman replied by explaining that he would make a disciplinary recommendation to council which would determine the punishment.

Councillor Peter Courtney said that over the past five years he has had several interactions with Dr. Elman and admitted that at times the integrity process can be frustrating.

“We all should be concerned about our integrity,” said Courtney.

Dr. Elman commented that the integrity process and the Code of Conduct should not be used for political motivation.

“I am very protective of the process and I don’t want it used for political purposes,” he said.

With a municipal election ahead in October, the town’s Integrity Commissioner had a strong recommendation in his report.

“I believe that the town should re-commit to a vibrant and enhanced program of education and training for both elected Members of Council and those who volunteer their time on behalf of the community.”

Canada Day festivities return to downtown core this Friday

By RTT Staff More events are coming back this year and the latest have a patriotic twist.

Canada Day festivities are returning this Friday with a full day worth of activities for residents and visitors to take part in. The day kicks off with the Canada D’Eh 5K Run/Walk, presented by Running Flat.

This year’s run also marks the return of the “Great Canadian” finishers’ medal with the band “Rush” captured on it.

The start/finish line remains outside the gates of Fort Malden National Historic Site. The route sees runners and walkers head south on Laird Ave. and head down Fort Malden Dr. to

Dalhousie St. and south on Dalhousie St. to close to the end where runners/ walkers will loop around just before the Front Road South intersection then head back the same way.

The remainder of the day will see activities and events presented by the Town of Amherstburg, with events being funded through federal grant money and with the help of sponsors.

There are changes this year to locations, as the bulk of the activity will be taking place in Toddy Jones Park and King’s Navy Yard Park.

Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada, which had been the location of most of the Canada Day events in previous years, will only be used as an “overflow viewing” area for the fireworks that night.

Events in Toddy Jones Park start at 11 a.m. when food trucks start operating on site.

The bulk of the activities in that local park are scheduled from 12-6 p.m. including what are being billed as “Amherstburg’s Mighty Machines” including fire trucks and other vehicles.

Free birthday cupcakes will be distributed at noon, with another Amherstburg community mosaic mural also to be worked on.

The River Towne Dance Academy is slated to get underway at 12:15 p.m. in the park with the Amherstburg Admirals Jr. C hockey club on hand to enjoy the day with the public at 12:30 p.m.

The scene shifts to King’s Navy

Yard Park at 6 p.m., at which point there will be an opening ceremony and Indigenous drumming. Adam Butcher and his band take to the stage around 6:30 p.m., followed by a magic show at 8 p.m. and the Buck Twenty Band at 8:30 p.m.

The fireworks are slated to begin at sundown, weather permitting. The gates at Fort Malden will open at 8 p.m.

“We are excited to be able to present live programming in Amherstburg again,” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo.

“Canada Day has always been a special tradition to celebrate in our community. We look forward to hosting Canada Day for our residents and visitors again.”

June 27th Miracle

The June 27th Miracle returned Monday with donations gathered at various local sites. The generosity actually started over the weekend with a bus parked at Sobeys (above), No Frills (far left) and Walmart for Be The Light Ministries. Safe Families WIndsor-Essex also assisted, with ACS (left) and the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission also gathering donations for the cause.

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Suspect arrested after break-and-enter in Amherstburg

A male faces charges after he allegedly broke into a Simcoe St. home June 21.

Patrol officers with the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment responded to a report of a break and enter in the 300 block of Simcoe St. around 4 p.m. that day.

Officers received information that a male suspect had broken into a home while the owner was in the back yard.

The alleged suspect fled from the residence upon encountering the homeowner. No injuries were reported.

A short time later, officers found a male matching the description of the suspect provided by the homeowner.

A 43-year-old male of no affixed address was arrested without incident.

The accused is charged with break and enter and possession of property obtained by crime.

The Windsor Police Service is requesting that anyone in the area of Simcoe St. between Fryer St. and Pacific Ave. with surveillance cameras, to check their footage for possible evidence. Anyone driving in the area at that time is also asked to check their dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service Amherstburg Detachment at 519-7368559, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. catchcrooks.com

the area for the two occupants. Two suspects were found and arrested, police add.

A Windsor man was charged with dangerous operation​of a motor vehicle, fail to stop for police and fail to comply with release order.

Anyone in the area of the 1000 block of Front Road South with surveillance cameras are asked to check their footage for possible evidence in relation to this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact WPS Amherstburg Detachment at 519-736-8559, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

an officer was monitoring speed in the area of the 1800 block of Front Road North June 12 around 3:30 a.m. when a vehicle was observed travelling at what appeared to be a high rate of speed. Police say the officer activated radar and the grey Ford Escape was pulled over.

The driver, a 20-year-old Amherstburg resident, was allegedly travelling over 40 km/hr over the posted 70 km/hr speed limit. The driver faces a charge of stunt driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. The vehicle was towed and will be impounded for an automatic 14-day period. The driver also faces an automatic 30-day license suspension, police add.

Accident Officers with the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment were called to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Front Road North and Kingsbridge Dr. June 13 around 8 a.m.

Police say that through their investigation, it was found that a white Ford van and a grey Lexus had collided in the intersection and the impact caused the Lexus to come into contact with a traffic pole at the northeast corner of the intersection.

Both vehicles had extensive damage, police add. The driver of the Lexus, a 95-year-old Amherstburg resident, was transported to hospital by EssexWindsor EMS for non-life threatening injuries. As a result of the investigation, police state the 95-year-old was also charged with turn not in safety contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

The road was closed for several hours and police further added they are thankful to local motorists for their patience.

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Cerasa leans on his business experience in run for mayor

By Ron Giofu

A retired building contractor and developer believes his business experience will come in handy if elected as the next mayor of Amherstburg.

Frank Cerasa is seeking the mayor’s position, noting he is not a politician but wants to use his business experience in helping to manage the town’s business. He said he is an immigrant but has lived in Amherstburg for about 50 years. He believed now is the time to enter the political foray.

“I see the direction we’re heading in, and I don’t like it,” said Cerasa. “This town needs another approach.”

Cerasa said he was a union member for 20 years then went into land development. According to his website biography, he took a job with Allied Chemical in 1974 where he was a UAW member for 20 years. He also worked on various construction, management and development projects which led to a career as a building contractor and developer.

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Leslie Joseph Thrasher October 21, 1934 - June 20, 2022

Holding the hand of his wife of 67 years, surrounded by his loving children, Leslie passed away peacefully in the home he built and loved. Beloved husband of Carolyn (Bondy) for 67 years. Son of the late Devere and Irene Thrasher. Adored father of Patrick (2001) ( Jayne), Valorie Stewart (Rick, 1998), Sandra Villeneuve (Neal), Kenneth (Robin), Sharolyn Laramie ( Joel), Denean Kristalovich (Paul), and René Thrasher.

Adored grandfather of Jamie, Chad (Allison), Dana (Craig), Derek (Stacey), Courtney (Chris), Wesley (Karrie), Rebecca ( Jamal), Lindsay (Mike), Brady ( Jessica), Matthew (Shannon), Michael (Brittany), Adam (Emily), Nicole (Alex), Kyle (Amanda), Amanda (Trevor), Adam (Raewyn), Alex (Amanda), Erin (Henry), Megan (Ryan), Dean, Caitlin (Ivan), Brent, Cole (and his dad Anthony Duch). Cherished “GG” of 45 and great-great-grandfather of one.

Dear brother of Mary Jane Waugh ( John), Patricia Dean ( John), David Thrasher (Dorothy), and predeceased by Jack, Daniel, Gerald, Richard ( Jeanne), Michael, Marwin (Eleanor), Martha (Bill), Beverly (Maurice), William (Blanche), Gordon (Marilyn), Elaine (Steve), and Peter.

Dear son-in-law of the late Harold and Edna Bondy. Dear brother-in-law of Sharron Keller (Erich), late Larry ( Joan) Bondy, Linda Hutchins (Morey), Pamela Bondy, late Jim (Carol) Bondy, late Bill (Valerie) Calleran, and late William (Doreen) Thrasher. Les is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Les was born and raised in Amherstburg and was a true community man. He worked for McQueen Marine on the Atomic Tugboat. He started in the car business in the 1960s with Murray Kennedy at Kennedy Chev Olds, later purchasing the business and changing the name to Thrasher Sales and Leasing, retiring at the age of 83.

He was a dedicated family man. He was an avid fisherman for many years; he loved the peace and quiet of the water.

Les was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, having served on the Parish Council and Deanery Council.

Longtime board member of John Marsh Society, also member of AAM Squad, the Kinsmen, board member of the House of Shalom, and a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus 2110.

Special thanks to Dr. Bergeron from Hospice, St. Elizabeth Health Care Nurses and PSWs, and Amy’s Helping Hands, for all their care and kindness.

Visiting will take place at the James H Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg on Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. His funeral will be celebrated on Friday, June 24, 2022, leaving the funeral home at 10:45, travelling in procession to St. John the Baptist Church for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.

In kindness, memorial donations made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or to St. John the Baptist Restoration Fund would be appreciated.

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family here.”

Viewing the town as a corporation, Cerasa said they have to revenue expand streams and attracting more residential development is a way to do that.

“You have to pay the bills at the end of the day,” he said. “A business approach is the best way to manage that.”

Cerasa said the Frank Cerasa is seeking the position of mayor in the Oct. 24 municipal election. “residential tax base is the only thing we have. We have nothing else.” He said there is a need to balance the budget, provide services and manage infrastructure but everything has to be paid for.

“Promoting growth is the only way to do it,” he said.

Believing his background will be an asset, Cerasa added he would use his knowledge and his contacts to help draw new development into Amherstburg.

He views his time as a developer as a good thing for the town and believes his relationships with those in the industry would assist the town in drawing new investment.

“You’ve got to go out there and promote yourself,” he said. “The fact I am a developer and have personal relationships with those guys is a plus.”

Cerasa believes it is “outrageous” that there is a view from some that the town “sells out” to developers and that developers “take away” from the town.

“It’s totally the opposite,” he maintains.

Cerasa added he is opposed to tax increases but

Edsel “Ed” Sinasac April 24, 1928 – June 22, 2022

Passed away peacefully in his 94th year. Beloved husband of 70 years to Mary “Sis” (nee Renaud).

Loving dad of Cathie Mantrop (Stan), Rick Sinasac (Lynn), and Sharyl Padfield (Gary). Proud Grandpa of Michael, Shannon (Wes), Christina (Dustin) and great grandpa (great Pippa) to Mackenzie, Jake, Finn, and Gracie. Ed was predeceased by his parents Melville and Nora (Sunderland) Sinasac. Dear brother of Wayne (late Margaret), and predeceased by Bruce (Norma) and Verda (Carl) Malenfant.

Dear brother-in-law to Richard “Dick” (late Anne) Renaud, Elaine (late John) Mailloux and predeceased by Norval (Nola) Renaud.

Ed was the long-time owner of Sinasac Motor Sales in Amherstburg. Starting in the late 1950s, with his brothers Bruce and Wayne, they grew from a Sunoco Gas Station with used cars to a full-fledged new car dealership.

Ed was very involved in his community. Most notably, he served as an Usher at St. John the Baptist Church and belonged to K of C #2110 Amherstburg, each for over 60 years, and was a long-serving Lions Club Member. He was also active in sports, especially golf, softball, hockey, bowling, and fishing, and he supported many local teams over the years.

Visiting will took place at the James H Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg on Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 8 p.m. His funeral was celebrated on Monday, June 27, 2022, leaving the funeral home at 10:30 going in procession to St. John the Baptist Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment followed at St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

Special thanks to the staff at Richmond Terrace. In kindness, memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Church Restoration Fund, Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke, or to a charity of your choice.

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noted he is concerned with what he believes an upcoming shortfall, as rising inflation rates make it a challenge to cover all costs.

Cereasa added the town needs to put out simplified budget information so the average resident can view them and fully understand them.

Selling “non-essential” town property is another item he said he would look at.

“The temptation is to be everything to everybody,” he said. “You have to prioritize what you can do and what you can’t do.”

Believing his 20 years of union work gives him an understanding of what people need and want, Cerasa added he also wants to work with staff and make sure they have opportunities to move up the ladder.

“They should move up in management,” he said.

“They don’t do that. I don’t know why.”

Recent staff turnover has been a headache for the town, but if elected, he said he would work with staff, make friends with people and know what staff members are capable of.

“I have a background to make things work,” he said. “I have the time. I will have a hands-on approach.”

Adding he can no longer sit idly by, he stated “I think I can do better. Much better.”

Cerasa also would like to see a new approach to town council meetings, including a new venue for them to be held in. Moving meetings to the Libro Centre and including a question-and-answer session at each meeting would be things he would like to see.

“That is the best way to show transparency,” said Cerasa.

Emphasizing “my approach is going to be simple – I’m going to use a business approach,” Cerasa stated he wants to have Amherstburg as a community where people will want to live and raise their families.

“I love the community. I don’t want to go anywhere,” he said. “I don’t want to see my grandchildren go anywhere. I want to see them build a life here without being tempted to go somewhere else.”

Bob Rozankovic and Michael Prue are the other candidates that have filed to run for mayor thus far.

Ouellette, Allene Louraine (nee Wood) June 18, 1932 - June 25, 2022

After a short battle with cancer, Allene passed peacefully with family at her side. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Howard (2015).

Daughter of the late Frank Lyndon Wood (1954) and Mathilda Noble (1993, nee Schneck) and stepdaughter of Gordon H. Noble. Dear sister of Lyndon Wood (2019) (Mary), Viola (Vicky) Bentley (2013) (Roy, 1981), Vera Fitzpatrick (Skip Foster, 2003), Dolores Charette (2019) (Ronald), Jim (Gordon) Noble, Diane Lebert (1981) and Paul (2015). Dear sister-in-law of the late Harold Ouellette (2021) (Isabel) and Margaret Drouillard (Gerry). Special friend of the late Jack and Vera Fawdry. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Allene was retired from Michigan Bell after 35 years of service. Ocala Florida was a special place for Howard and Allene in their retirement.

Visiting will take place at the James H Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg on Tuesday, June 28 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Her funeral will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 29, leaving the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. going in procession to St. John the Baptist Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

In kindness, memorial donations made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Center would be appreciated.

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Western Secondary School celebrates Class of 2022

Western Secondary School student proceed into the auditorium for their graduation ceremony (above). Jenna Cunningham receives the special Lieutenant Governor’s Award for volunteer service presented by vice-principal Matt Sanders during the Western Secondary School class of 2022 graduation ceremony (below).

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By Kenneth Pastushyn “Congratulation. You made it!” said Angela Safranyos, principal of Western Secondary School to the Class of 2022.

The graduation ceremony took place inside the school cafeteria last Thursday evening. It was the final graduation at Western Secondary School.

The school will be closing, as will General Amherst High School.

Both schools will merge to form a brand-new North Star High School in Amherstburg this coming September.

“This is the beginning of the rest of your lives,” said Jason Pfaff, a history teacher at Western as well as the master of ceremonies. “From now on you will be learning in many different ways.”

Pfaff also said, as you look back at your educational career, you will find someone or something that you

will miss.

“Pay careful attention to the advice and words of wisdom shared with you by your honoured guests,” said Pfaff. “It will serve you well into your future.”

One of those honoured guests was superintendent Josh Canty of the Greater Essex County District School Board. He said you earned and will be receiving your diplomas and did it through a pandemic no less.

Canty added that Western is a “wonderful school” where the students’ academics are supplemented with technical skills.

Canty put the evolution of the education system into perspective.

“You remember back in kindergarten, things like sharing, caring and working together as a team.” said Canty. “Then

by Grade 12 you learn more about competition and individualism.”

Canty’s hope for graduates is “that the concept 12 or 13 years ago in kindergarten still aligns with what’s in your heart and holistic kindness and decency.”

Safranyos is also graduating to a new beginning. She is retiring. Safranyos asked her students to think about all they accomplished especially during the last year of school and how they worked through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safanyos reminded the audience, including this year’s graduating class, that the motto of Western Secondary School is “I Hear and I Forget, I See and I Remember, I Do and I Understand.”

Safranyos said she hopes these

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principles follow students whether they are going to work, school or taking some time off.

“I believe in you, your staff believes in you, and your families believe in you,” said Safranyos. “But most of all, you can succeed if you believe in yourself.”

Also retiring is Mr. Wilkinson, the auto-shop teacher and Rob Hutchison, who teaches horticulture.

“I get to work on my garden full time next week,” said Mr. Hutchison as he addressed the assembly.

“It’s been a pleasure to be here and its sad to see the greenhouse go but it was an amazing 15 years.”

Before Hutchison presented the Green Industries Award to the top student, he told a story about a couple of students struggling in his class to build a retaining wall.

The student who won the award is Dona St. Pierre, and he said “guy’s, it’s not that hard – its like building Lego’s.

The advice Hutchison received from St. Pierre: Build it one brick at a time.

Valedictorian Jayden Cox-Blake said Western Secondary School is “a very important part of my life and my fellow classmates as well” and “was sad to see it go.”

To her, Western will always be there.

She remembers being terrified in Grade 9.

Then she started to make friends. Her friends started to build confidence and they were there for each other when someone was down.

“In Grade 9 and 10, we all wanted to get out of high school,” said Cox-Blake.

“Now we want to go back.”

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Approximately 174 people attended the ceremony, held at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. ACOC president Dan Gemus pointed out it was the first in-person ceremony since 2019.

“It was put together in very short order,” said Gemus, who thanked ACOC general manager Anne Creary for her efforts.

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Giofu (photo by Laura George) Mayor Aldo DiCarlo thanked the businesses for their resilience for coming through the COVID-19 pandemic.

DiCarlo believed despite setbacks over the last few years, there have been more successes. He thanked the business community for making Amherstburg a “place where people want to live, want to play and want to visit.”

The award for Most Attractive Improvements went to Fieldcraft Holdings, for their work in restoring their building in the 200 block of Dalhousie St. Owners Mark and Kirsten Kurzuk thanked the ACOC for the award and their nomination.

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The Little White Church and Towne Shoppe were also nominated.

The Welcoming Accessibility Award was won by Libro Credit Union. Tammy Affleck gave thanks on behalf of Libro, with the award being presented in partnership with Community Living Essex County. Other nominees were Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant and Good Shepherd Lutheran Christian Day Care.

The Non-Profit/Charitable Award went to Fighting Island Boxing Club. Owner Joe LeBlanc offered the club’s thanks, noting they were surprised to win the award.

Also nominated were The House Youth Centre and the Amherstburg Minor Soccer Association.

The Tourism & Hospitality Award went to G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. Owners Greg, Dwayne, Jen and Kathy Grondin said they were honoured to receive it.

The Pepper Cat and Caffeine & Co. were also nominated.

Professional of the Year was Dr. Beth Cozens, owner of Fort Malden Animal Hospital. Partner Dr. Kim Quinn accepted on her behalf, noting some of the new initiatives were digital X-ray, two new veterinarians, a mobile vet clinic among others. Cozens’ remarks, read by Quinn, stated she was honoured in the town she grew up in.

Sean Sinasac and John D’Alimonte were also nominated.

Anna Marano and Simon Briggs from The Panetteria won two awards – Entrepreneur of the Year and New Business of the Year. They thanked their customers, landlords Richard and Colleen Peddie and said it was an honour for them. The Farmhouse Market and Pink Pisces were also nominated for New Business of the Year while Kevin Lafontaine and Elyse Waters were also up for Entrepreneur of the Year.

The Garage Gym won Employer of the Year. Owners Tony and Dani Smith noted they were closed 500 days but still kept everyone connected and they also encouraged everyone to help out when they can. Rob & Tina’s No Frills and Paradise Nursery were also nominated.

Nuccelli’s Frozen Yogurt won the Business Legacy Award. Owner Rob Iannucci and daughter Victoria accepted the award.

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Blake Vandenham presented the Employer of the Year award to Tony and Dani Smith from The Garage Gym.

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Computer Data Products and the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour were also nominated.

Bright Child Montessori won Business of the Year with owners John and Melissa Tregaskiss accepting.

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By Ron Giofu Two local athletes are heading to Wilfrid Laurier University for hockey.

Kayla Renaud and Kylie Laliberte have both earned scholarships and not only are they both from Amherstburg, they are cousins as well.

Renaud is a recent graduate from General Amherst High School while Laliberte went to St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School. Renaud is a goalie while Laliberte is a wing.

“It feels great,” said Renaud, following a small signing ceremony last Friday morning at General Amherst. “We’re both so excited. We’re going to university together and continuing our hockey careers.”

Renaud and Laliberte both started playing with boys when they were four-years-old. As they grew older, they started playing for different teams not just in high school but travel as well.

Renaud played for a year in Cambridge in the PWHL while Laliberte played her junior hockey closer to home with the Southwest Wildcats.

Now, they will be reunited in Waterloo as members of the Laurier Golden Hawks.

Laliberte said she was recruited and

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Kylie Laliberte of St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School (left) and Kayla Renaud (right) of General Amherst High School are both attending Laurier in the fall on hockey scholarships. The two girls are cousins and will be reunited on the ice in the fall.

committed first, with the coaching staff at Laurier asking about Renaud since they knew she was from the same area as Laliberte.

“I said, ‘yes, it’s my cousin’,” said Laliberte, adding their birthdays are four days apart.

A hockey scholarship is one of the bigger targets both Laliberte and Renaud

strove for, and are now happy they both got it.

“It’s something we’ve been working towards,” said Renaud.

Renaud said she originally started out in hockey as a forward and eventually tried playing goalie. It was there she found her niche.

“It’s something I enjoy,” said Renaud.

Laliberte added she can play either wing and enjoys that as well. She will be majoring in economics while Renaud will be going into kinesiology.

The two cousins know they will have to work hard to earn their playing time, but noted their new teammates at Laurier are very welcoming towards them. They both said they liked the atmosphere at Laurier, as it is a smaller university with a small-town feel.

“They text us all the time,” Laliberte said of their new teammates.

“It’s like home away from home,” added Renaud.

Playing hockey has kept the two cousins as close family members.

“I don’t think we’d be as close as we are if it wasn’t for us playing hockey,” said Laliberte.

Renaud’s goalie coach Pete Crankshaw added “I’d like to congratulate Kayla on making the Laurier womens hockey team. It’s well earned. Kayla is one of the hardest workers on and off ice. She’s such an upbeat person and always honing her skills. Our first team outing in midget girls Chatham AA Kayla left a great impression on all the coaches. She took a leadership roll talking and encouraging the other girls. I wish her luck in her new venture The sky’s the limit for Kayla.”

“Group of Seven” pop-up exhibit coming to local business

By Ron Giofu A partnership between a local business owner and an area art gallery is leading to a pop-up exhibit featuring the famed “Group of Seven.”

Richard Peddie, co-owner of the River Bookshop with wife Colleen, and Art Windsor-Essex (AWE) executive director Jennifer Matotek have announced the pop-up exhibit “The Group of Seven – Not Formed in a Day” is to run from July 1-10 in the bookshop’s second floor “Hole in the Wall” event space.

Curated by Matotek, artwork from the “Group of Seven” will hang in the event space and be available for free public viewing from 12-5 p.m. each day.

The “Group of Seven” was a group of Canadian landscape artists in the early to mid-20th Century and they originally consisted of Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A. Y. Jackson, Frank Johnston, Arthur Lismer, J. E. H. MacDonald, and Frederick Varley. In later years, A. J. Casson, Edwin Holgate and LeMoine FitzGerald joined the group.

There will be two special events as well in early July, with author Douglas Hunter streaming virtually July 7 starting at 6:45 p.m. to discuss his book “Jackson’s Wars,” on A.Y. Jackson. The public is also being welcomed to an informal Q&A session with Matotek, which will be July 9 from 1-3 p.m. with a wine sampling from event sponsor Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards. People can register for those events by e-mailing info@riverbookshop.com or by calling 226-906-8311.

Peddie noted his relationship with Matotek began several months ago when he first approached her about doing a pop-up exhibit. He said he was impressed by her immediate decision.

“She didn’t hem and haw. She said yes, right away,”

he said.

They met at the AWE, formerly known as the Art Gallery of Windsor, and that is when Matotek told him of the “Look Again! Outside!” project that was done in Windsor. The pair worked to bring a similar idea to Amherstburg with that being related over steel fabrication issues pertaining to the poles the works will be attached to during the two-year pilot project.

The latest “Group of Seven” initiative allows art from AWE’s collection to be brought offsite, said Matotek.

“It’s the gallery getting out into the community and when in the community, doing amazing things,” she said. “It’s so exciting to bring the collection out to the county.”

When the Art Gallery of Windsor rebranded as Art Windsor-Essex, bringing the collection out into Essex County was seen as one of the things they wanted to do.

Some of the works that will be featured may surprise some, she suggested, as they will be works that are not normally expected from the “Group of Seven.” There will also be works from a private collection, she added.

The famed group took some time to come together, and that will also be explained.

“They didn’t do their first show together until 1920,” said Peddie.

Peddie added literature, art and music are important to small towns like Amherstburg, and the pop-up exhibit is another way to contribute to that.

“The Group of Seven – Not Formed in a Day” might not be the only pop-up exhibit done at the bookshop.

“I’d love to do another pop-up here,” said Peddie.

“If it’s popular, there will be a second round of it.”

The River Bookshop is located at 67 Richmond St. in Amherstburg.

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River Bookshop co-owner Richard Peddie and Art Windsor-Essex executive director Jennifer Matotek show some of the Group of Seven works that will be displayed at the bookshop’s “Hole in the Wall” event space July 1-10,

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Free admission, donations welcome. Bring your own chairs.

FRIDAY, JULY 8 ED JOVANOVSKI CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Held at Pointe West Golf Club, shotgun start 9:30 a.m.

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ONGOING GOLDEN AGE CLUB - Fort Malden Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s only friendship club, provides fun activities Monday to Friday at 1 p.m. at the Libro Centre. Monday and Friday we play Pepper, Tuesday is Euchre, Wednesday is bridge, Thursday is cribbage. We also provide line dancing Thursday mornings. However, bingo and line dancing are closed for July and August. Hope to see you there.

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FREE COMMUNITY MEAL - Lighthouse Church, in conjunction with Feeding Windsor, invites the public to join them Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a free meal.

Everyone welcome. Come meet others in the community and enjoy some good food. No registration required. Bring a friend! Lighthouse Church is located at 266 King St., (entrance off Gore St.).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Community service volunteer hours are available for high school students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@ bryerswood.com. Thank you.

form found at the above link and bring the completed form to ACS between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to pick up test kits.

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BOTTLE DONATIONS - The AMA Sportsmen Association continues to accept donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People who wish to donate their empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, located at 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. For information, visit www.amasportsmen.com or call 519-736-5706.

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FOUNDERS CLUB - Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club seeking donors to join the “Founders Club” to help them purchase the camp on Texas Road. Donors with gifts of $5,000 and over become “Founders Club” members and have one square of camp property sponsored in their name. Multiples of squares are available for sponsorship.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are on fire lately. There’s seemingly nothing you touch that won’t turn to gold afterward. This trend will continue, but try not to let it go to your head.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, unless you take swift action, you could be heading for a financial free-fall.

Start to pull back spending for a while and see if the situation will right itself.

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Lynn & Rick Sinasac have sold the property where The Village Shoppe and Bulk Food Warehouse are located and are going to retire.

They still plan to be active in retirement and will offer the Village Shoppe as an online store.

By Ron Giofu A long-time local business is shifting to an online format as its owners are heading into retirement.

The Village Shoppe and Bulk Food Warehouse will be closing at the end of the day Thursday but while the Village Shoppe’s in-person store will be shutting down, the business will keep going as an online store.

Owners Lynn and Rick Sinasac are cutting back after spending 28 years operating their business. Lynn explained they originally bought the Bulk Food Warehouse from her aunt and uncle Colleen and Frank Fox in in 1994.

That business, which originally opened in 1983 in the 400 block of Sandwich St. S., was moved to its present location at the corner of Sandwich St. S. and Alma St. in 2004.

“We bought this from Rick’s dad in 2004 and renovated it,” said Lynn. “His dad built this building.”

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S. and Alma St. was a former car dealership.

Lynn said they are looking forward to retirement, with the goal of seeing their children and grandchildren more often.

“We both work seven days a week,” said Lynn. “We want a day off.”

Rick explained that Lynn used to work for his dad years ago.

They will miss their staff, with many of the former staff still keeping in touch, Lynn added. Staff members Karen Harris and Caeleb Mickle are staying right through to the end.

“We’ve made a lot of friends,” said Lynn. “Karen has been here since we moved here. We’re still in touch with a lot of them. We’re very luck and appreciative. They are all dedicated.”

Lynn added they will miss their customers as well.

“We want to thank everyone in Amherstburg,” she said. “We want to thank our customers the most.”

The online store is being set up at www.villageshoppe.ca.

Lynn said people will be able to sign up and get regular newsletters.

“We’ve sold the property but not the actual business,” she said, noting local realtor and family friend Brady Thrasher is the new owner of the land.

“An opportunity knocked on our door so we took it,” she said. “We’ll have a lot more spare time to do what we want.”

Thrasher said he is “very excited” about the purchase, noting his belief it is “the most valuable corner in town” for a number of reasons.

“I was eager to invest and take responsibility to ensure the welcoming intersection of town is developed responsibly and not simply bought and sold to a national chain who pays the most,” he said. “Frankly, we’ve spoken to national chains who have expressed a high level of intreest and felt the right companion for that corner has yet to surface. There is no rush to develop.”

Thrasher added they are looking to rent the current buildings and “look at the three-parcel land assemblement as an opportunity to identify over time the best possible use of those properties.”

He added he wishes the Sinasacs “a beautiful and enjoyable retirement.”

“Thank you Rick and Lynn for allowing me to secure such an iconic piece of real estate.”

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Carol Preston and her dog Mackinac try the dock diving at WoofaRoo (left) while Jason Rodie of the Chatham-Kent Parrot Club was showing the club’s birds (above). London was a centre of attraction on Saturday morning as the proud poodle was celebrating her birthday with her owner Monica Jones (right).

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By Ron Giofu The return of the Woofa-Roo Pet Festival went over well with the public if one goes by the volume of people there.

The festival was presented last Saturday and Sunday at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg, and while an exact attendance figure is not known as of press time, parking lots were quickly filled with cars that came in to the facility.

Lorene Clayton, who heads the group that runs the festival, was happy with how things went.

“We’ve been keeping up,” the festival director said Sunday afternoon. “It’s a good crowd and we’ve had no issues.”

Clayton said the weather was great and the crowds

were enjoying it, pets included. She noted that organizers have to keep an eye out for any issues with dogs as all dogs won’t like each other, but she was not aware of any issues.

“It’s perfect,” she said.

Feedback was “amazing,” she added.

“We have had incredible, positive feedback from everyone,” she said.

The groups that performed for the public had enthusiastic crowds and good performances, with those including the Border City Barkers, Windsor Police K-9 unit, Dock Dogs and more.

“It’s a fun festival,” said Clayton. “It’s a happy festival. People are happy to be here.”

Clayton added when she made the decision to come back this year after having to cancel the last two events, it was earlier than most festivals. She said she kept her fingers crossed that COVID-19 health conditions would be lifted and her decision paid off.

The public, vendors, supporters, volunteers, sponsors and all who had a hand in presenting the festival were thanked, she added.

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“I can’t think of too much else we could have had,” said Jackson.

The gardens also featured the “nooks and crannies” that many garden lovers enjoy viewing, she added. Jackson also thanked all of the garden owners for all of their efforts this year and in previous years.

“The gardens were amazing,” she said.

Jackson added sponsors were also very supportive and the AFMHS is grateful for their contributions.

There were also reports of visitors coming in from as far as Vancouver, Michigan and Montreal, said Jackson, noting while many were already visiting family in Amherstburg, they also attended the Garden Tour.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo and his son Michael were part of Saturday night’s tour and noted “it’s great to be back.”

“It’s nice to be at the Garden Tour,” he

said.

DiCarlo recalled his first and not being a big garden lover, but he added his interest in the event has grown over the years.

“Seven years later, I’ve come to love this event and the people who do it,” he said, also praising the volunteers who help put it on.

DiCarlo said his father would plant a food garden and it was his mother who planted flowers, adding his son has inherited an interest in gardening as he graduated from the horticultural program at St. Clair College.

“The only things that impressed me more than the gardens were the people who have created, maintained and allow us into their personal space to allow us to enjoy them,” he added.

For more information on the Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society, visit www.facebook.com/ AburgHortSociety.

Carol Preston, a member of Ontario Dock Dogs, said she spends her summers in Northern Michigan and this was her fourth time at the Woofa-Roo Pet Festival.

She said she loves the event, the fact it gives back to various charities and rescues and interacting with the people.

“We usually go home with a couple of gift baskets,” she said, noting she spends her winters in Seattle.

Jason Rodie from the Chatham-Kent Parrot Club said they are there every year and enjoy themselves.

“We’re the parrot people here,” he said with a smile.

“We’ve always enjoyed coming here. The festival has been awesome.”

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SCHEDULED HYDRANT FLUSHING Please be advised that beginning on July 4, 2022 through to July 15, 2022, the Engineering and Public Works Department will be performing routine maintenance and flushing of the fire hydrants and water distribution system.

Should you notice any discolouration of the water, please run your cold water tap until the water is clear.

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