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By Ron Giofu

RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU Hundreds of motorcycles streamed in front and next to Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 Sunday as part of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad. Wolfhead Distillery was another Amherstburg stop. The ride started at Thunder Road Harley Davidson in Windsor and also included Colchester Ridge Estate Winery.

Ride for Dad includes Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu The Ride for Dad returned over the weekend with motorcycles rumbling through the area as a prostate cancer fundraiser.

The local Ride for Dad chapter saw its return come Sunday morning with it leaving from Thunder Road Harley Davidson in Windsor, come to Amherstburg for two stops including Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 and Wolfhead Distillery, and then go to Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW).

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 stepped up with a donation, as president Laurie Cavanaugh presented a $1,000 to ride committee member James Prior.

In all, this year’s Ride for Dad drew just over 400 riders and raised approximately $32,000.

Cori Miles, co-chair of the local ride with her husband Shane, said the local ride began in 2005 and her family became involved six years later.

“My husband, children and I have been involved with the ride since 2011,” she explained.

It was formerly organized by the Windsor Police Association (WPA), she added, and their family stayed involved with it after the WPA stepped away.

“It’s a lot of work,” said Miles. “It’s very hard to do but we love being involved. We love seeing the riders.”

Miles added Ride for Dad is a national organization with events across Canada.

“Each chapter holds its own ride and the money stays local,” she said. “Every dollar we raise we get to keep. It goes to our local hospitals.”

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Bus service is coming to Amherstburg.

Town council and Transit Windsor have entered into a two-year pilot project to bring bus service to town.

The route has expanded from what was originally proposed in 2020 - which was stops along Sandwich St. S. and using Lowes Side Road and Dalhousie St. to loop around back to Sandwich St. S. – and now also includes the Kingsbridge subdivision and portions of Simcoe St., Fryer St. and Alma St. Transit services will be provided three times a day on weekdays with frequency increased to include three trips on Saturday and Sunday as town council made an amendment to the original administrative recommendation and will now include weekend service all year, as administration had suggested weekdays only from September to April.

As part of what was adopted by council, an estimated expenditure of $200,000 and $150,000 be approved as a first charge to the 2023 and 2024 operating budgets respectively, though with the amendment it could lead to extra costs. Administration was also asked to submit grant applications for opportunities that arise.

Councillor Patricia Simone asked about the September start date, but wondered if there was a chance to start it in August “to work out the kinks” before students start school.

“As we have indicated to administration the last time we met, September would be the earliest we could start the service,” said Tyson Cragg, executive director of Transit Windsor. “There’s still quite a bit of background work that has to take place in terms of not only the finalization of the agreement, but the putting up of stop plates, operator training, programming head signs, those sorts of things. We’re kind of getting down to the last possible moment when we can do that work.”

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Seasons Amherstburg held their “Walk for Alzheimer’s” with $1,497.42 being raised already.

Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex County manager of fund development and community engagement Peggy Winch (left) accepts the cheque from Seasons fun manager Jenn Lauzon (centre) and sales and leasing manager Jessica Jenner (right).

Staff members and families who helped participate in the Walk for Alzheimer’s pose for a group photo during their event recently. It raised $1,497.42.

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“Walk for Alzheimer’s” at Seasons raises almost $1,500

By Ron Giofu

Residents, staff and families walked the grounds of Seasons Amherstburg recently to raise money in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.

Seasons held their own “Walk for Alzheimer’s” last Friday afternoon and, as of that event, they had raised $1,140. Fun manager Jenn Lauzon said the money was raised through nine gift baskets that were raffled off, donations that were given to them and a partnership with Just Poppin’, the latter being an area popcorn company.

There was still money coming in through popcorn sales, Lauzon pointed out, and when that was added to the total, the overall amount grew to $1,497.42.

“We’ve done Alzheimer’s Walks for the last few years,” she stated, adding they had to adapt and do a “step challenge” among staff last year due to the

COVID-19 pandemic. “This year, we’re back walking with residents, staff and family members.”

Lauzon said the event was “absolutely a team effort” and added “we love being involved in fundraising events.” Seasons Amherstburg has always been “a huge supporter” of the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County (ASWEC). She pointed out there are a number of residents with dementia.

“Residents support the Alzheimer Society as some of them have lost a spouse/loved one to dementia.

We support the Alzheimer Society on a yearly basis through various fundraising events including - Battle of the Brains, Coffee Break & Bake Sale, and Walk for Alzheimer’s,” she said.

Peggy Winch, manager of fund development and community engagement with ASWEC, said the donation will go a long way in helping them provide assistance for people with Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Winch added it is exciting for them to be at Seasons Amherstburg and be part of an event like that.

“The funds will help support our local programs and services,” said Winch.

The main “Walk for Alzheimer’s” was May 29 with it being spread out at eight different locations within Windsor-Essex County that Sunday. The event at Seasons Amherstburg is what the organization calls a “Walk in a Box,” where organizations and retirement homes can have their own smaller version of a walk.

“It’s a way for retirement homes to come out and have their own special day,” she said.

Winch added retirement homes and other “Walk in a Box” participants can tailor their events to suit their needs.

For more information, visit www.AlzheimerWindsor.com.

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By RTT Staff

Safe Families Windsor-Essex is hosting its second “Amazing Race Amherstburg” event June 25.

Teams of four to six are invited to participate with a minimum donation from each person of $25 required. Student interns Lyric Mentley, Erica Best, Kira Hoskins and Kezia Di Pietro are helping to organize this year’s event. It is based out of Lighthouse Church. Not pictured is Felicia Thiessen.

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Safe Families Windsor-Essex presenting “The Amazing Race Amherstburg” later this month

By Ron Giofu

A local non-profit organization is hosting a fundraiser later this month based on a well-known television reality show.

Safe Families Windsor-Essex is hosting “The Amazing Race Amherstburg” June 25 with student interns with the organization helping to organize this year’s event.

Kira Hoskins is event leader while Kezia Di Pietro is team co-ordinator, Erica Best is volunteer co-ordinator, Lyric Mentley is food and funds co-ordinator, and Felicia Thiessen is business co-ordinator.

Hoskins stated teams will be going to various businesses within the community doing “activities catered to the businesses,” meaning the activity the team has to do is somehow connected to the specific business. Organizers have lined up some local businesses already but are looking for others to participate.

“Once they finish the activity, it will give them clues to go to the next spot,” added Di Pietro.

Teams of four to six are welcome to participate with the entrance fee being a minimum donation of $25 per person.

“We’re trying to advertise to youth groups to get the younger crowd out,” said Di Pietro.

Best pointed out that while this is the first year for the current group of organizers, it is actually the second “Amazing Race

Amherstburg” event being presented by Safe Families Windsor-Essex. The teams will start from Lighthouse Church at 266 King St., where Safe Families is based, and go out from there and will eventually return to the church for a lunch afterward.

The event starts at 10 a.m. that Saturday.

“We really want this to be a fun activity for friends and family,” said Best.

The organizers believe Amherstburg is a growing community with a lot to offer and pointed out last year’s event was able to raise $6,000 even though it was smaller due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safe Families had a lot of positive feedback to last year’s event and this year’s fundraising target is $9,100. Hoskins said the proceeds will be used to support Safe Families’ programs and getting resources to families and volunteers that are supported.

Safe Families Windsor-Essex, led locally by director Joanne Fear, is a registered charity that surrounds families in crisis with a caring, compassionate community.

Their mission is to keep families intact.

The organization helps temporarily house children through host families or family friends and provide the parent(s) with a network of support during a crisis.

There will also be prizes available as part of “The Amazing Race Amherstburg.”

To register a team or to make a donation, please e-mail keziasafefamilies@ gmail.com. The deadline is June 10.

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A local bookshop is building upon a story time program that was launched last year.

River Bookshop has restarted its story time program and plans to run it during Open Air Weekends. This year, they are adding more guest readers with maestro Robert Franz from the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) being Robert Franz, maestro with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra the first guest reader this (WSO), was the guest reader at the River Bookshop’s story time past Sunday afternoon. event for children last Sunday. More guest readers are planned Lauren Lopez, a bookthroughout the season. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu seller at the shop, is helpRunaway Farms,” said Lopez, noting ing to oversee the program this year that representatives could be bringing and said they want to help the program farm animals for a visit. grow.

The Runaways Farm is a new Am“We are updating the program from herstburg farm for unwanted farm anilast year,” said Lopez. mals.

The program runs every Sunday at 1 “Our mission statement has been to p.m. either outside in nice weather or educate, engage, entertain and inspire,” above the River Bookshop in inclement added lead bookseller Lori Wightman. weather.

Wightman added “what better way Lopez said the next guest reader is to gather” than to bring children to a June 12, featuring Staff Sgt. Lisa Cheney story time event, and she hopes it catchfrom the Windsor Police Service – Am- es on further this season. herstburg Detachment. Mayor Aldo DiLopez added it is a “fun and free” Carlo is scheduled for July 3 while rep- event and she said she looks forward resentatives from the Amherstburg Fire to seeing more and more children from Department are due in July 10, with the around Amherstburg, Essex County hopes that a fire truck will join them. and Windsor attend.

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Ride for Dad receives $1,000 from Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157

Continued from Page 1 The Windsor Ride for Dad has raised approximately $1.1 million since 2005, Miles pointed out, and she said it attracts 300-800 riders per year depending on the weather. She said there was poor weatherin 2019, but it still drew over 300 riders.

“We have some pretty dedicated riders,” said Miles.

Miles said Legion Br. 157 has always been “huge supporters,” adding “they love having us. We’ve always had great support.” They also were happy with the support from Wolfhead and their other stops as well. Miles said they enjoy supporting local businesses as they go around the area.

Cori and Shane Miles have been joined by children Balin and Sophia and neither

Motorcycles stream down Murray St. en route to Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 Sunday morning as part of the Ride for Dad.

of them, nor any other volunteers, receive any sort of payment.

“It’s nice to be back,” she said. “We’re very excited to do this again this year.”

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Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 president Laurie Cavanaugh (centre) presents a cheque for $1,000 to Ride for Dad committee member James Prior (left). Mayor Aldo DiCarlo assisted with the presentation.

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“Ride for Dad always runs the last

Sunday in May every year,” added Miles.

“Mark it on your calendar.”

Town, Transit Windsor participating in two-year pilot project

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Cragg added that based on collective agreements Transit Windsor has with its staff, there are changes on how work gets assigned and the earliest it could happen is Sept. 4. Dry runs may happen prior to Sept.

4 so drivers can get used to the route, but the actual start of the project could occur no sooner than Sept. 4.

Councillor Michael Prue wanted to know if the buses would be diesel or electrical.

“I’d rather be a greener place than a less green place,” said Prue.

Cragg said Transit Windsor has 40’ diesel buses primarily though there are 29 hybrid electric buses.

The buses assigned would be the ones that are available that day.

“We do have plans to electrify our fleet like most other transit systems but those plans are a couple of years down the road,” said Cragg.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo noted the City of Windsor has looked to higher levels of government to try and electrify the fleet.

“I assume we also then could make those applications or support Windsor’s requests?” he asked.

Cragg said he didn’t have an answer at this time but in Windsor, they are taking advantage of any opportunity they can get.

Councillor Don McArthur thanked town administration and Transit Windsor for working together, adding “I am a big supporter of this.”

“The initial proposal was a straight shot down Sandwich. We had public consultation and people said no, let’s change it,” he said.

The proposed fare structure for Amherstburg is $4.75 one way, as opposed to $3.15 per adult rider in LaSalle and $10 for a one-way fare from Leamington. Cragg compared it to a train system where the fare is lower

the closer you are to a destination. Any fares collected from riders originated in Amherstburg will be credited 100 per cent to the town with fares collected outside of the Amherstburg being credited to Windsor, subject to similar agreements with LaSalle and Leamington.

Cragg indicated that student passes would be applicable to Amherstburg riders.

CAO Peter Simmons indicated the service would be not only for residents who want to go back-and-forth to Windsor, but would also be open for Kingsbridge residents who want to come into the downtown area of Amherstburg.

Gas tax money would also be available to Amherstburg as additional funding through that source is available to municipalities with a transit system. DiCarlo said the town can start applying for additional grants now that the town has a transit system.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

100 Year anniversary of GAHS a rousing success!

I would like to congratulate the organizers and committee that put on the 100 Year Anniversary/Celebration of General Amherst High School May 14. It was simply amazing to see the thousands of people come back through the building to tell stories from all the different generations and hear how much this community school has meant to so many people.

On the flip side, it is also very sad to see this iconic building with its iconic location in the heart of town no longer exist after 100 years of success. The school has always had a fantastic academic and athletic reputation producing countless community leaders and championship athletic teams.

Some of these accomplishments may never be repeated again by another school in Windsor/Essex County. These feats include raising the most money for cancer research of any high school in Canada in the early 2000’s, winning eight Ontario

Championships (OFSAA) in the last 20 years – four girls basketball, three girls volleyball, one boys hockey – that number increases to 10 if you include the two OFSAA Football Bowl victories. Winning 20 track and field team championships between 1973 and 1993 - while also having a few individual OFSAA Track and Field Champions. These are just the things I am aware of from my 20 years working at the school – as I am sure there are hundreds more fantastic achievements and accomplishments that have occurred over the years as well.

As we transition to North Star High School in the future, I can only hope for the best and it becomes a school that the residents of Amherstburg continue to support and become proud of.

However, I do not envy the job of our new school in the same way as I do not envy the next Alabama football coach who is going to follow Nick Saban.

General Amherst High School was legendary and the bar has been set very high.

North Star definitely has some very big shoes to fill!

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Noise complaints re-appear, council chooses administrative recommendation on amending bylaw

By Ron Giofu

The issue of noise came back before Amherstburg town council, with the final decision at the most recent meeting to adopt the administrative recommendation.

After roughly an hour of debate and two delegations, council members voted to direct administration to “encourage, educate and work with entities and individuals who are planning outdoor entertainment events to apply for a noise exemption for each outdoor event” that has the potential to violate the existing noise bylaw. The recommendation also calls for a provision to have a notice of such waivers published both in the newspaper and on the town website and that administration “be directed to develop and conduct public education” regarding the noise bylaw.

The issue of the noise bylaw caught the attention of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 and neighbours Gary and Carmelina Wellman, all of whom appeared before town council.

Laurie Cavanaugh, president of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157, said during the COVID-19 pandemic they had one or two-person bands on the patio and had larger bands play inside. She added the Legion moved the patio around “so the music is going down the street as opposed to across the street.” She said they are looking at getting a veranda and screening to keep the music within the patio area.

Cavanaugh said if the noise rises to about 75-80 decibels (db), the bartenders ask the outdoor bands to lower the volume. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said he was concerned that the town would become “arbitrators” between residents and businesses, adding he would like to see benchmarks that everyone has to be followed.

“As of right now, the bands are playing to the patio,” responded Cavanaugh. “We’ve been outside on a Sunday and the park bands (in Navy Yard Park) are louder than our bands.”

Gary Wellman said there were a lot of pandemic restrictions the last two years but the weekend previous to the meeting saw loud noises from the band and 12 people on the patio. He believed more people were disturbed by the music than were entertained by it.

Gary believed there is a need for regulation, and that if there is a situation where there is an “unchecked exemption to the bylaw,” it would return to a situation similar to 2019 where “it just didn’t work.” He said a bylaw should be enforced equally with all venues.

“This is an issue that goes back almost four years.

We’ve dealt with it since we moved in as of May of 2018 when the bands started playing and it was sort of like ‘oh my God, I can’t believe this,” he said.

Gary estimated the patio at seating about 70-80 people or so, and believed the noise should be kept to that patio rather than “try and entertain a large swath of the downtown.”

“I don’t know if it’s the Legion management that’s

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A six-month exemption to the bylaw in 2019 “created so much trouble for us,” and an acoustic report was presented to council. Gary said they haven’t had a chance to see what a 70 db suggested level could do, but credited the Legion for having bands with acoustic guitars or mild amplification. However, he was concerned about what could happen with an exemption to the bylaw.

Gary added the neighbours within the Queen Charlotte residences were willing to contribute to any equipment the town would need. He continued the bylaw should contain conditions including hours, days and volume.

“If there are no conditions as to what they can and can’t do and granted by this council, how are you regulating noise bylaws, which is what the noise bylaw is supposed to do?” he said. “My fear is that what will happen is the enforcement of this bylaw is going to be at the whim of council. For some groups, they are going to get the exemption without condition. For other groups, they may not get the exemption or they’ll have to have all kinds of condition based on neighbourhood complaints.”

Carmelina Wellman re-iterated it has been an issue for four years for them and that she is “really tired” and “so sad with the state we’re in.”

“This is not the way to live for anybody,” she said. “I don’t like living like this. I want to be a good neighbour and I believe the Legion wants to be a good neighbour, but what we have right now is awful.”

Carmelina added things change over time, including neighbourhoods. She said the Legion was “a sole entity” at one time where they could play their music without complaint.

“Things have changed. Development came in, residents came in and businesses came in and they are not a sole entity anymore,” she said. “I think it is common courtesy and a neighbourly thing to do to be considerate of other people around you.”

Carmelina said they are not against the Legion, stating the Legion does a lot of good work for the community.

“All we’re asking is that conditions are put in place so we can enjoy our home, our property and our neighbourhood. Let’s be good neighbours,” she said.

“It’s got to be a situation that works for everybody. It can’t be a winner and a loser situation.”

Carmelina said it is a misconception that only Queen Charlotte residents complain, referring to a 2019 letter from the River Town Times from a resident two blocks away. She added things were done to improve the situation “but we have a ways to go.”

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the Wellmans’ presentation, noting a previous letter credited the Legion for managing the entertainment and accommodating noise requests. Gary said they appreciate the Legion’s efforts over the past two years, but emphasized concerns over noise as the Sunday previous to the meeting saw noise levels increase again.

McArthur questioned if an exemption was granted, would there be any regulations. Manager of licensing and enforcement Bill Tetler said a charge could still be laid if a person was disturbed inside their own home.

Meloche said the bylaw should have “measurables” in which it is enforced, “otherwise it’s just an opinion.”

Councillor Marc Renaud added “there has to be some way to control the situation” and “there has to be some mechanism” to help police noise issues.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said he appreciates ideas about measurable limits “to make this easier for council, but I will suggest it’s not going to happen.” DiCarlo said if a decibel level is set, a device is going to have to be purchased that can be moved, calibrated and whose readings can be defended. He also questioned how a sound threshold could be enforced, noting there would be a cost to do so. A device could cost $10,000 “if you’re lucky,” he estimated.

Tetler added noise issues are often resolved between parties, but noted there does not have to be a decibel level to lay a charge. If an exemption was granted, no charge can be laid unless conditions are violated.

Councillor Peter Courtney didn’t believe there wasn’t anything more that could be done with the existing bylaw.

Publishing a notice “didn’t make sense to me” and was hopeful for a resolution between parties involved.

“If I move into the downtown core, I expect noise pollution and I call it pollution because this is the way the Wellmans feel,” said Courtney. “I anticipate and expect that. I’m going to hear that. I’m going to hear the vibrations and motorcycles come through town. I’m going to hear people brake and screech their tires. I’m going to hear music. I’m going to hear a loud, drunk guy swear and throw out obscenities at 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. on the way home when they’re walking past. These are expectations when I live in a downtown core.”

Courtney said he didn’t believe there is any maliciousness on behalf of the Legion when noise leaves their patio. McArthur concluded he didn’t believe council could solve the problem and it had to be the two parties working together for a resolution.

Councillor Michael Prue said council couldn’t come to a conclusion on the issue regarding noise from Tower Field and diesel-powered model airplanes. He said it was left to neighbours if they wished to take their issues to the courts but also hoped a resolution could be found between the neighbours in the most recent instance.

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No injuries after boat capsizes The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is reminding people to wear life jackets when on the water after being part of a rescue from the Detroit River recently.

Officers of the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment responded to a marine emergency in the 800 block of Front Road North May 21 around 10:10 a.m.

Residents in the area had called the police indicating that a boat had capsized and three people were in the water attempting to get to shore. Police say at the time of the call, a sudden and quick storm had hit the area, and it was raining quite heavily.

Officers arrived and were flagged down by the residents who had already safely pulled one of the males from the water.

Officers were able to safely pull the remaining two from the water, and secure the capsized boat, a 16-foot Larivee Max bass boat. Police say all three males, from Mississauga, were tended to by EMS, but other than being shaken and cold, were not injured. All three males had been wearing their life jackets.

The boat, being very low to the water became filled with waves as a result of the sudden storm, causing it to eventually capsize, police add.

According to police, the quick actions of the residents in the area surely caused the positive outcome of what could have been a more tragic situation, and we want to thank and commend them for their actions. This is also an important reminder as to the importance of always wearing a life jacket while on the waterways.

Another alleged stunt driver

A member of the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg detachment was monitoring the speed of traffic by conducting radar in the area of Front Rd. N. and North Side Road May 24 around 9 a.m. in what police say is a posted 70 km/hr. speed zone.

At that time, police say a black Volkswagen Jetta was observed travelling at what appeared to be well above the posted speed limit of 70 km/hr. The officer activated the radar, and the driver was found allegedly to be driving in excess of 40 km/hr. over the speed limit in a posted 70 km/hr. zone.

The vehicle was stopped and an 18-year-old Windsor female was charged with stunt driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. The vehicle was towed for an automatic 14-day impoundment. The driver also faces a 30-day automatic license suspension.

Police say stunt driving is a newly amended offence under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. Drivers who are clocked at travelling 40 km/hr or more above the speed limit on a road where the posted limit is less than 80 km/hr. can be charged with stunt driving. If there is conviction, the driver could face penalties of 6 demerit points, fines of $2,000 to $10,000, a six-month jail sentence, or license suspension.

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

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Amherstburg resident receives Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Special to the RTT

Local resident Terry Hall has been awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by the Office of the Governor General in Ottawa for his four decades of volunteering.

Terry wrote the history of the Park House Museum and was instrumental in its designation as a National Historic Site, served as head and wrote the history of historic Christ Church Anglican, wrote other local histories, donated display articles to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum and the Marsh Historical Collection, spent years encouraging better controls of the town’s debt Amherstburg resident Terry Hall has been awarded the Sovereign’s and then served on its fi- Medal for Volunteers by the Office of the Governor General due to nance advisory commit- his extensive volunteer work. He continues his family’s tradition of serving the community. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu tee, acted as treasurer and Medal in 2012, the Army Cadet Service otherwise member of various volunteer organizations, lectured Medal and Bar, and the 2001 United Naat the University of Windsor, protected tions Volunteers Medallion.”

Terry’s volunteering continues a famenvironmental areas including the Malden waterfront and local wetlands, spent ily tradition of community service. His time in the Canadian Armed Forces Re- father, Art Hall, was a WWII RCAF serve, helped to build homes for Habitat Wing Commander who was admitted for Humanity, and visited seniors, par- to the Order of the British Empire by ticularly veterans, in nursing and retire- King George VI. For her volunteering, his mother, Mary Hall, received the 1984 ment homes.

For his efforts, he was made a Paul Ontario Bicentennial Medal, the 2001 Harris Fellow of Rotary International United Nations Volunteers Medallion and is a past recipient of other medals, and, courtesy of Senator Eugene Whelan, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee the 2002 Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal.

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Photos courtesy of the Marsh Historical Collection 80 Richmond Street Amherstburg 519-736-9191 • www.marshcollection.org

The Bob-Lo Police Force, circa 1924. Herbert Craig stands at left. Prior to working on the island, Herbert Craig was the Chief of Police in Amherstburg. He was the only officer at that time and eventually resigned because the town expected him to take on janitorial duties. The by-law appointing the next Chief of Police listed the following duties as part of the job: sanitary inspector, dog tax collector, collector of licenses, caretaker of town hall, noxious weed inspector, and prosecutor under the Ontario Temperance Act.

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Amherstburg Freedom Museum continues to honour No. 2 Construction Battalion

By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is continuing its efforts to remember and pay tribute to the No. 2 Construction Battalion.

Board members and staff from the museum have been travelling to Royal Canadian Legions across Windsor-Essex County donating photographs of the battalion with the aim of having them being put up in the branches. The first donation was made earlier this month at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 594 in Tecumseh but the most recent donation was at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 in The Amherstburg Freedom Museum made a presentation of a photograph of the No. 2 Construction Amherstburg last ThursBattalion last Thursday night. From left: Sgt.-at-Arms Tim Girard, membership officer Ernie Gazdig, PRO and Service & Veterans Officer Allan Carroll, 1st vice president Don Nantais, president Laurie day night.

Cavanaugh and Amherstburg Freedom Museum president Monty Logan. Submitted photo Monty Logan, president 5, 1916. The Amherstburg Freedom Canada’s official apology to the of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s board of directors, Museum states they are proud to descendants of the No. 2 Construcpointed out vice president Barbara say that over 100 men of colour en- tion Battalion,” said Logan. “It is Porter is the granddaughter of Al- listed from Windsor-Essex and are our hope to have this photograph fred Augustus Tudor. Tudor en- honoured to have their photograph of the men from our region who listed with the No. 2 Construction on display in local branches of the enlisted with the No. 2 ConstrucBattalion alongside her two great Royal Canadian Legion. They be- tion Battalion on display in all of uncles James Woodson William lieves that now is the perfect time Essex County’s Legions. Thank Lockman and Jerome Wellington to bring attention to these often- you again for honouring these unrecognized Black veterans as brave men and recognizing this Lockman.

The No. 2 Construction Battalion part of the Federal Government’s important and often overlooked remains the first and only all-Black upcoming apology to the descen- history.”

The third stop for the museum Battalion in Canadian military his- dants of the No. 2 Construction Battalion July 9. was last Thursday night in Windtory and is a source of great pride “These men fought bravely and sor, where they will be making a among African Canadians. There is sacrificed so much, and we are similar presentation at Royal Caa long tradition of military service grateful to you for recognizing nadian Legion Br. 255. among African Canadians, dating back to early campaigns such their contribuas the War of 1812 and the Upper tions and sharCanada Rebellion. This tradition ing this imporcontinued with the No. 2 Construc- tant history on tion Battalion during WWI with the eve of the their formation occurring on July Government of

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Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Erie Shores Hospice.

She will be dearly missed by her children of D e b b i e Deneau (David), Lisa Cornellier (Robert “Rocky”), Mark Cornellier (Penny), and Danny Sauve (Lauren). Proud Gran-Gran, Gigi, Grandma to Matthew (Patty), Samantha ( Jeff ), Danielle ( Jake), Chantel (Wes), and Spencer (April), and great-grandma to Emelia, Hudson, Olivia, Brandon, Carson, Jackson, Lexi and Lacey. Dear friend and faithful companion of Dan Saunders.

Laura is predeceased by her parents Erdmann and Madeline Schmidt, and dear sister of Eric (late Kathy) Schmidt, Dale Parent, Barb (Bob), Darlene (Francois).

She will also be missed by her extended family and friends.

Laura was retired from the WECDSB, where she worked as a custodian at St. Thomas of Villanova High School for 15 years. She enjoyed swimming aerobics at Movati with her pool friends, and she loved to travel.

The family would like to thank her friend and PSW Amy, the wonderful staff at Erie Shores Hospice, 2nd-floor staff at Erie Shores Hospital, Dr. Shen and Dr. Gow for their excellent care of our mom. Also special thanks to Fr. Patrick Beneteau for his love and blessing.

At her request, cremation has taken place has taken place.

A private celebration was held at James H Sutton Funeral Home (519-736-2134).

In kindness, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice or a charity of your choice.

You may leave your condolences online at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca

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Amherst Pointe fire causes roughly $150,000 damage

By Ron Giofu A house fire in Amherst Pointe causes an estimated $150,000 damage, according to the Amherstburg Fire Department.

Firefighters were called to a home on Cooper Lane late last Thursday afternoon, said deputy fire chief Ron Meloche. It was a two-station response with Stations 1 and 3 responding, adding approximately 25 firefighters were on scene for about three hours.

“It was a single-family home,” said Meloche. “Everyone was out of the home upon our arrival. It was confined to a second floor room.”

There were two adults and two children in the home, Meloche added, and they were displaced as a result of the fire. He said the power and utilities provided to the home have been isolated.

The cause of the fire has been declared as undetermined at this time, Meloche added, but the matter remains under investigation.

There was a lot of smoke but that was “short lived,” Meloche said.

“It looked worse than what it was,” he stated.

The damage was limited to the room and its contents, he added, and no other homes were damaged.

There were no injuries to the occupants of the home or any of the firefighters, Meloche stated. He credited early detection for everyone staying safe, as a neighbour noticed the smoke coming from the house and notified the homeowners.

Mary Ellen McPherson

(nee Arnold)

January 25, 1936 - June 8, 2021 Reunited with her husband Dr. Gordon McPherson (2010), and her son, Scott (1983). Dedicated, Loving and Supercool mother of Shannon, Christina (Chris), Heather (Frank).

Cherished Grandma to Kathleen, Scott (Kristina), Gavin and Garret. Great Grandma to Falynne, Tadhg, Marli and Sunni. Predeceased by parents Carl and Grace Arnold, and brother Robert (Florence) Arnold. She will be dearly missed by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mary Ellen was an amazing, strong, brilliant, fiesty, independent woman. She was classy and modern and fun.

Mary Ellen graduated from Western University with her teaching degree, and while attending university, she would go West during Summers to work at Lake Louise, to earn her tuition. When She and Gord moved to Amerstburg in 1962, she taught mathmatics at HighSchool as a substitute teacher, for a little while. She taught Sunday School at Wesley United Church occasionally. She was adventurous.

She was never afraid to try new things. She drove a motor home for family vacations and to horse shows. She loved boating, learned to line dance, she skied on water and snow.

She golfed in a ladies league, bowled, was a Red Hat, went to Birthday Club, Condo Cards and played Mahjong with the ladies. She sewed, knitted, crocheted, decoupaged and macramed, she did ceramics and stamping & made fantastic greeting cards. She was the owner of a gift shop called Sunshine Treasures on Dalhousie in Amherstburg for several years and after the store closed, she worked with Gord at his office.

Mary Ellen was a wonder and can’t ever be fully or truly described in these few lines and paragraphs of obituary. She should best be remembered for her love of and devotion to family, (especially grand babies and great-grand babies) forgiving heart, sense of humour, kindness, generosity and artistic creativity.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.

A celebration of Mary Ellen’s life will take place at James H. Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg (519-736-2134) on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 6 p.m. until the time of Service at 7 p.m. For those in attendance, masks will be required. The service will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend.

You may leave your condolences, share memories and view the livestream of her service at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca

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Playground equipment returning to Jack Purdie and Briar Ridge parks later this year

By Ron Giofu

Two parks in Amherstburg that have been without playground equipment since earlier this year may see some new pieces going in later in the year.

Town council has agreed to move forward with a contract with New World Park Solutions on the complete design, supply, site serving and installation of new playground equipment at Jack Purdie Park and Briar Ridge Park.

The upset limit for that work is $550,000, with that coming from the town’s park’s reserve fund.

However, it may be as long as eight to 16 weeks for delivery. Survey work will likely be done first and then the base taken care of so the installation could be expedited.

Consultation is done “to look at the community and what their needs might be,” as well as for accessibility needs and requirements, said director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon.

“It’s always good to look at the various aspects of what the community might need in a particular area and try to address those prior to,” she said. “It’s also about making things interesting for the kids and figuring out what people’s expectations are ahead of time. That way, when you do go out to RFP you have that information with you. We did include in our RFP to consultants so they are designing something specific.”

According to a report from Baillargeon, she reminded council of the motion passed Feb. 8, 2021 to direct administration to “immediately begin public consultation on Briar Ridge and Jack Purdie parks for playground equipment to be funded from the Reserve Funds General.”

Baillargeon added senior staff changes and related issues delayed the process until late 2021 and there was an online survey from Jan. 26-Feb. 28 that saw 82 replies.

“In addition, feedback was sought from the parks and recreation committee, accessibility advisory committee, the mayor’s youth advisory committee and seniors’ advisory committee regarding playground improvements for both parks,” Baillargeon stated in her report.

Baillargeo added in April, an RFP for the design, supply and installation of the two accessible playgrounds for the parks, including rubber safety surfacing, and four proposals were received. Three of those proposals met the minimum criteria required by the town as part of the procurement process, she noted.

“The RFP sought creative and original custom designs based on the results of

the public surveys. The proponents submitted designs for each park. Evaluation of the proposals were based on play value, challenge, creativity, and how well accessible components were integrated into the design, aesthetics, use of space, number of children the playground could accommodate as well as the overall layout and proposal package,” she stated in her report.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche asked how much was in reserves with CFO/treasurer Tracy Prince noting they are in year-end and finalizing year-end reserve balances. A report is coming in June with final numbers, said Prince.

Councillor Michael Prue noted that council discussed the issue earlier this year and wanted to ensure the reserve had over $500,000 by June.

Prince said administration expects the money to be there “but we can’t give you a definite balance” at this time.

Meloche chaired that agenda item as Mayor Aldo DiCarlo declared conflict due to the proximity of Jack Purdie Park to his home.

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A newly designed Briar Ridge Park is scheduled to be installed this year. Town council approved the new design at its most recent meeting. Screenshot

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The Rotary Club of Amherstburg will be hosting its annual Easter Seals Dinner on Friday, June 10, from4:306:30 p.m., at Columbus Community Hall at 190 Richmond St. (corner of Richmond and Balaclava Streets.)

Being Friday, the dinner will be a fish fry. The dinner funds opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities and is named in honour of the late Martin Breshamer, Club past president, who created the dinner locally.

Martin was a quiet pillar of the community through his many past activities, which included plant manager at Seagrams, chairman of United Way and the McGivney Children’s Rehab The fish fry being held at the Columbus Centre, board member of Amherstburg Historic Sites Association (Park Community Hall June 10 will also be the Rotary Club of Amherstburg’s Easter Seals dinner.

House Museum), organizer of the The event is held annually in memory of Martin Windsor Symphony (WSO) ChristBreshamer, a long-time Rotarian and active mas Concerts, fundraiser for St. John community member. Submitted photo the Baptist Church Restoration Fund, helper of small business (Essex Community Future Development Corp.) and as an organizer for many local projects, such as Rotary’s Town Clock.

The Rotary Club of Amherstburg is a vibrant part of the community through its many activities and accomplishments, as in the past and upcoming are hockey games with NHL alumni stars, Easter Seals Dinner, Beef in the Burg, Ribfest, Town Clock at foot of Richmond Street and the paving stones in King’s Navy Yard Park.

New members are always welcome.

For more information, call 519-736-5728 or e-mail rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com.

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Local authors pen latest in “Ed-Ventures” series

By Ron Giofu The adventures of Eddie the dog are back again in print form.

Local authors John Schlarbaum and Lori Huver have written their second book about their rescue dog “Eddie,” this book being titled “Socks Means Walks.”

It follows their popular 2020 title “A Tail of Love and Rescue.”

“The title refers to Eddie’s reaction when we put on our socks just prior to taking him for a walk,“ Huver states. “We don’t even have to ask, ‘want to go for a walk?’ or open the closet to get his leash anymore.

Hence, ‘socks means walks’ became a phrase synonymous with going for a tour.”

“That’s a term Lori came up with,” added Schlarbaum. “It just sort of stuck.”

Schlarbaum, who has also authored numerous mystery novels, said they were trying to think of a new storyline in the “Ed-Ventures” series. Not only does their rescue dog Eddie know a walk is near when they put their socks on, he becomes worried when Lori is not around to give the walk. The book features many photos of Eddie looking for Lori either in a store or wondering where she is at when she is not around.

“Whether Lori is gone 30 minutes or several days, (Eddie) doesn’t know what to do with himself,” said Schlarbaum.

“He’s definitely my boy,” said Huver. “He’s a momma’s boy.”

The storyline is that Eddie goes around the neighbourhood looking for Lori and asking his dog friends where his mom is. The investigation turns out to have a happy ending with Schlarbaum noting the moral is that people can always rely on family and friends.

“There are times Lori is away and Eddie plants himself in the front window or near the back door in anticipation of her return. The book idea was I’d take him for a walk to visit his real life dog and human friends in the neighbourhood asking for their help,” added Schlarbaum.

The photos were taken over a six to seven month period with Schlarbaum adding there was a photo for each situation in the book Eddie found himself in.

Software was used to “cartoonize” the photos for the younger audience. They started writing it in March 2021 but finally finished it earlier this year so they could market it at various craft and art shows and markets. It was released in early May. Eddie has gained popularity from the first book with Schlarbaum and Huver finding the “Tail of Love and Rescue” went over well with young readers.

“We’re hoping people who bought the first book will buy the sequel,” said Schlarbaum.

The first book was a fundraiser for Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR), the organization they adopted Eddie through. “A Tail of Love & Rescue” told Eddie’s story of being rescued in Texas and being brought up to Windsor by the Second Chance Animal Rescue organization.

The book is $14 and available in Amherstburg at the River Bookshop, Pet Valu and Gumballs & Overalls.

For more information, please visit www.johnschlarbaum.com.

Rob and Marion Gellner stand with some of the late Gloria Gellner’s work during a closing reception at the Gibson Gallery recently.

Gloria’s work was celebrated as part of a recent exhibit.

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A black-and-white photo by Caitlin Souchuk of Sandwich Secondary School is one of the award-winning works featured as part of the Gibson Gallery’s “Student Pix” exhibit that runs through the end of this week. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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Zoey Vitale (second, GECDSB Virtual School), Sawyer Finlay (third, Malden Central).

Primary Enhanced – Zoey Vitale (first, GECDSB Virtual School), Judah Cooper (second, Kingsville P.S.), Jonah Greer (third, Victoria P.S.) Junior B&W – Charlotte Fernandez Higgins (first, GECDSB Virtual School), Kayle Deschaine (second, LaSalle), Callypso Keil (LaSalle) Junior Colour – Nada Al-Chalabi (first), Lea Ruiz (second, Hetherington), Ava Bratt (third, Malden Central).

Junior Enhanced – Amanat Brar (first, GECDSB Virtual School), Carter Veres (second), Lacey Womak (third, Glenwood) Intermediate B&W – Manvir Gill (first, GECDSB Virtual School), Annie Huang (second, Southwood), Mykel Shaw (third, Walkerville).

Intermediate Colour – Azali Davis (first, Hetherington), McKayla Braganza (second, Lakeshore Discovery), Dina Hijazi (third, GECDSB Virtual School).

Intermediate Enhanced – Azali Davis (first, Hetherington), Quitin Hamilton (second, Hetherington), Owen Plante (third, Gosfield North).

Senior B&W – Caitlin Souchuk (first, Sandwich), Kayla Mason (second, Belle River DHS), Christina Kambourakis (third, Sandwich).

Senior Colour – Sarah Vitale (first, Sandwich), Colin Wagner (second, Sandwich), Caitlin Souchuk (third, Sandwich).

Senior Enhanced – Batoul Dib (first, Sandwich), Sarah Vitale (second, Sandwich), Emilie Bouchard (third, Sandwich).

Best in Show – Sarah Vitale (B&W, Sandwich), Nina Hao (colour, Sandwich), Tea Fields (enhanced, Sandwich).

Student Pix now at Gibson Gallery, Gellner exhibit concludes

The Gibson Gallery celebrated the end of one exhibit and are now displaying the photography of students.

“Afterglow” featured the work of the late Gloria Gellner and it concluded May 22. A closing reception was held at the gallery where Gellner, who operated Capricorn Pottery out of Kingsville, was remembered. Family members Marion and Rob Gellner were on hand and were grateful the public came out to enjoy Gloria’s work.

“We’re really happy. I think Gloria was a well respected artist in the community,” said Marion.

Marion said they wanted to honour their family member with an exhibit and were originally supposed to have it in 2020. That was wiped out that year due to the COVID-19 pandemic but it was brought back this year. She added they worked with now-retired Gibson Gallery office administrator Bonnie Deslippe to bring the exhibit to Amherstburg.

“We’re so happy with the turnout (at the reception),” she said. “It’s just wonderful. We are very proud of Gloria and her work.”

The current exhibit features the photography talents of students from the Greater Essex County District School Board. About 350 photos – black and white, colour and digitally enhanced – were submitted for this year’s exhibit, which board officials call the best turnout ever.

“Student Pix” runs through June 5. The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Winners included: Primary B&W – Zoey Vitale (first, GECDSB Virtual School), Judah Cooper (second, Kingsville P.S.), Jonah Greer (Victoria P.S.).

Primary Colour – Owen Kidd (first, Malden Central),

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Rose City Gymnastics attends Level 6+ Ontario Championship It was their first time at the competition in two years Special to the RTT After two years on inconsistent training, Rose City Gymnastics has qualified 21 athletes to the Level 6+ Ontario Championships.

They competed over the week of Thursday, May 18 through to Sunday, May 22 at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Ontario championship for Level 6+. This competition was held in Ottawa.

In order to compete at this competition, athletes had to qualify from their previous qualifiers. Rose City Gymnastics is incredibly proud to share that 100 per cent of its athletes qualified to this year’s championships. They competed against 32 athletes in their respected categories.

Due to a very bad storm in Ottawa on the Saturday afternoon, the remainder of the competition was cancelled. We have athletes that have yet to compete and we will see them out on the competition floor in a few short weeks.

The athletes represent families from Amherstburg, Windsor, LaSalle, Tecumseh, Belle River, Chatham-Kent and Lakeshore.

Among the athletes competing were 13-year-old Rylie Smith from Amherstburg.

She finished 13th in vault, 20th in bars, 15th in beam, 17th in floor and had an all-around placement of 22nd.

Sophia French received a special award for vault – flight, height and tight. The 12-year-old Level 6 finished 21st overall including 17th in vault, 24th in bars, 13th in beam and 12th in floor.

Danica Zack, 10, of Essex competed in Level 7 and came in 14th in her all-round placement. She finished 13th in vault, ninth in bars, 15th in beam and 11th in floor.

Sara Fazekas of LaSalle captured the Level 6 Ages 15+ Provincial championship.

In addition to her all-round first place finish, the 16-year-old finished third in vault, second in bars, seventh in beam and fourth in floor.

Olivia Douma, also from LaSalle, finished fourth in Level 7. The 13-year-old finished 13th in vault, seventh in bars, fourth in beam and first in floor.

Rylie Smith, Sophia French and Reid Khoury did well in the recent Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Ontario championship for Level 6+ representing Rose City Gymnastics. Submitted photo

A third LaSalle competitor, Sofia Spadafora, finished 14th in Level 10. Spadafora, 15, was third in vault, 15th in bars, 11th in beam and seventh in floor.

Avie Maria of Lakeshore finished sixth overall in Level 6. The 11-year-old was fifth in vault, seventh in bars and beam and 16th in floor. Reid Khoury, also from Lakeshore, was 14th in Level 6 with the 12-year-old finishing 11th in vault, 17th in bars, ninth in beam and 12th in floor.

Windsor competitors included Katarina Morgan, with the nine-year-old Level 6 competitor had an all-round placement of 13th and her individual event results were sixth in vault, 14th in bars, 20th in beam and fifth in floor. Paige Jones, 13, finished 20th in Level 7, with individual event results being third in vault, 24th in bars, fifth in beam and floor. Kyla Pittman, 12, competed in Level 6 and was 11th all-round and that included being third in vault, tenth in bars, 19th in beam and ninth in floor. Savanna Acchione-Barr, 15, was 19th all-round in Level 6 with individual results of 17th in vault, 19th in bars, eighth in beam and 14th in floor.

Windsor TFC pick up first win of League 1 Ontario season

By Ron Giofu

Windsor TFC celebrates Bastian Aguilera’s goal late in the second half against Unionville Milliken S.C. Windsor TFC won 1-0 for their first win of the season. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

It took seven tries but Windsor TFC picked up their first win of the League 1 Ontario season.

Windsor TFC, which counts the Amherstburg Soccer Club as an affiliated program, went up against Unionville Milliken S.C. Sunday afternoon at the Libro Centre and came away with a 1-0 victory. Bastian Aguilera scored in the 89th minute and the home side held on through the remainder of regulation time and four minutes of extra time to seal the deal.

The Windsor TFC soccer team improved to 1-4-2 on the season.

“Today is good,” said Windsor TFC head coach Valter Cosenza. “We had so many chances and we finally put one in.”

Cosenza said “we created a lot of chances” and some of his players were nervous, but they were able to finally put one home and secure their first victory of the season.

“The guys did well,” said Cosenza.

The win took some pressure off of the Windsor TFC players, Cosenza added, and he believes they will be able to move forward with additional confidence.

“Now they are a bit more relaxed,” he said.

Cosenza reminded everyone his team is a young one and the main goal this season is trying to develop the players. He said the players have been improving as of late, minimizing their mistakes and fixing what needs to be fixed.

“Everyone wants to win but our focus is to develop these players for the long term,” said Cosenza.

The next game for Windsor TFC is against Sigma FC

Bastian Aguilera battles for the ball in Windsor TFC’s game Sunday at the Libro Centre. Aguilera would later score the game’s only goal. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

in Mississauga this Saturday. They return home to the Libro Centre June 12 for a 4 p.m. game against North Mississauga S.C. FC London comes to Amherstburg June 15 for an 8 p.m. game.

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With their Papa Gary Baillargeon Sr. and aunt Joyce Seguin using Erie Shores Hospice in the past two years, they decided that their next fundraiser efforts would be for the Hospice.

“Here we are eight years later, still bringing awareness to local organizations,” said Lauren. “We know this money will be put to great use supporting families just like it supported ours.”

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The siblings have also announced that their 202223 fundraising events are on track to raise even more helpful dollars, which they’ve also committed to Hospice Erie Shores Campus.

The donations are usually made in March, as their grandfather’s birthday is March 8.

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According to Lauren, the group is learning some great life skills along the way, “It’s rewarding that we can give back in this way,” she said. “In going-on-nine years, we are fortunate to not have had to use any of these services we are raising funds for. And we’ve learned life skills like public speaking and organizing these events.”

Lauren added that the Hospice is near and dear to their family and she’s happy to give back.

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Lauren Baillargeon makes a diving catch in the outfield during General Amherst’s game in Essex. The Lady Gens lost 13-12 to the Red Raiders in WECSSAA girls slo-pitch action. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

General Amherst girls slo-pitch team conclude regular season with a win and a loss

By Ron Giofu

The General Amherst Lady Gens girls slo-pitch team have concluded the regular season with four wins and three losses.

The season concluded with a pair of games last week, and the girls won one of them and narrowly lost the other.

The most recent game was a 13-12 loss in Essex against the Red Raiders last Wednesday afternoon. It was a back-and-forth game the whole way with Essex holding an 8-7 advantage heading into the top of the seventh inning. The Lady Gens put up five in the top half of the inning to take a 12-8 lead.

However, in the bottom of the inning, Essex scored four of their own to tie the game at 12. After some confusion as to whether the game would end in a tie or whether there would be extra innings, the game would go to the eighth inning.

General Amherst failed to score in their half of the eighth inning but Essex would capitalize when it was their turn at the plate and won the game.

Lauren Baillargeon, who had a good game both at the plate and made a great catch in the seventh inning while in left field, pointed out they had a bad inning and allowed six runs but fought back and scored six of their own. She said they had a good mindset during the game, played solid defense and came back at the plate.

“We’ve been playing great all season and we’ve improved during the season,” said Baillargeon. “We worked really hard to get here.”

Baillargeon said many of the girls had not played in two or three years coming into this season and she said their pitching and defense have come a long way since the start of the regular season.

The Lady Gens were in Leamington the day before and came away with a 13-6 win over the Lions. Baillargeon said pitcher Kayla Renaud led them on the mound, they got the bats going and played well on defense. She added Renaud also pitched well in Essex.

The Lady Gens were scheduled to start the WECSSAA playoffs in Windsor but the location and opponent were not available as of press time.

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NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER AN OFFICAL PLAN AMENDMENT & A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING:

STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING: TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022 commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario.

The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52.

ANY PERSON seeking to attend meetings in-person should follow all public health guidance to ensure the safety of themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend and address Council by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@ amherstburg.ca . Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

ANY PERSON who wishes watch the meeting proceedings only, please visit http://video.islive.ca/amherstburg/live.html THE SUBJECT LANDS AND PURPOSE OF THIS OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING APPLICATION: This Official Plan and Rezoning application will affect approximately 0.41 hectares of land (municipally known as 51 and 57 Sandwich Street South) located on the east side of Sandwich Street South between Alma Street and Fort Street. (see map below).

This Official Plan Amendment, if approved, will amend the existing General Commercial policies to permit a drive through restaurant on the subject lands having a total gross floor area of approximately 211.2 square metres and an outdoor patio in conjunction with a multi-unit mixed use commercial/residential building having a total gross floor area of approximately 1191 square metres. The Rezoning, if approved, will establish sitespecific lot and building regulations, in accordance with a final site plan to be approved by the Town.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off at the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.

NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal Land Tribunal. before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable IF A PERSON grounds to doOR so.PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the proposed Official Plan Amendment/ Zoning By-Law Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the Further information relating to the proposed Official Plan Amendment (File opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. and Zoning By-law Amendment (File# ZBA/08/22) is available for inspection

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022 commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario.

The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52.

ANY PERSON seeking to attend meetings in-person should follow all public health guidance to ensure the safety of themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend and address Council by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@ amherstburg.ca . Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

ANY PERSON who wishes watch the meeting proceedings only, please visit http://video.islive.ca/amherstburg/live.html THE SUBJECT LANDS AND PURPOSE OF THIS REZONING APPLICATION: This Rezoning application will affect approximately 28.9 hectares of land described as Part of Lot 81, Concession 7, located on the east side of Concession 7, municipally known as the remnant farm parcel retained from a surplus dwelling severance at 7463 Concession 7 (see map below).

This Zoning Amendment, if approved, will rezone the subject lands from “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Special Provision Agricultural (A-36) Zone”. The parcel is designated Agricultural in the Town’s Official Plan. The lands described above are subject to an application for consent (File B/13/22) to sever a dwelling which is surplus to the needs of a farming operation.

The purpose of the rezoning will be to allow for general agricultural use on the subject property and prohibit any new dwelling unit on the land. The “Special Provision Agricultural (A-36) Zone” is established as a site specific zone for the retained agricultural parcel created through consent, to prohibit new residential uses on these lands.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@ amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off at the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022 before the meeting and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.

NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so.

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Town of Amherstburg Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Libro Centre Telephone: (519) 736-5408 3295 Meloche Road Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca Website: www.amherstburg.ca

Town of Amherstburg Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Libro Centre Telephone: (519) 736-5408 3295 Meloche Road Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Website: www.amherstburg.ca Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca

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Committee of Environmental Adjustments Meeting Advisory Committee 7:30am Council Meeting 6:00pm Chambers Council Chambers Drainage Board Meeting 6:00pm Nomination Packages are Council Chambers NOW available at Town Turf Tots @ Libro 9-11 am Ages 0-5 $3.50/child

Yard Waste North Zone

Storytime 1pm

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Turf Tots @ Libro 9-11 am Ages 0-5 $3.50/child

Yoga in the Park 10am

Kids Activities at Open Air 12pm-7pm Music in the KNYP 3pm

Storytime 1pm

PUBLIC NOTICE – PESTICIDE USE WITHIN THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG The Town of Amherstburg intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: North of Alma Street – 2nd Concession N, 3rd Concession N, 4th Concession N, 5th Concession N, 6th Concession N, 8th Concession N, Alma Street, Texas Road, North Sideroad; South of Alma Street – 2nd Concession S, 4th Concession S, 5th Concession S, 6th Concession S, 7th Concession S, 9th Concession S, Lowes Sideroad, Creek Road, Malden Colchester South Townline Road, CKLW Townline Road, South Side Road, Collison Side Road, The Town of Amherstburg intends to control noxious weeds along the rural roadsides under their jurisdiction using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada): Clearview Herbicide, which contains the active ingredients Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt and Metsulfuron - methyl (Registration Number 29752) in combination with Gateway Adjuvant, which contains active ingredients Paraffinic Oil, and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surficants (Registration Number 31470). Navius FLEX Herbicide, which contains the active ingredients Metsulfuron – methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor (Registration number 30922) in combination with Hasten NT Ultra Spray Adjuvant, which contains active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (Registration Number 31760).

We are controlling Noxious Weeds under Public Works Exception of the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban for the promotion of public health and safety.

Please visit the www.amherstburg.ca for more information.

Commencing on May 17, 2022 weather permitting and ending June 22, 2022.

For more information, call collect: Green Stream 1-905-510-1229 Eric Chamberlain-Public Works Town of Amherstburg 1-519-736-3664

To Register Call 519-736-5712 Leaders in Training will receive a uniform T-shirt, a Certificte of Completion and will attend field trips.

519-736-0012 • www.amherstburg.ca 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5