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Simmons out, Critchley in as CAO

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg has made another change at the chief administrative officer (CAO) position. Peter Simmons is no longer with the municipality, with his employment having ended late last week. His tenure as CAO lasted not quite four months as he was hired in late February. The change came abruptly with staff notified over the weekend. Simmons took over from interim CAO Tony Haddad, with Haddad being the third and longestserving of a trio of temporary administrators that were brought in to fill the void after John Miceli’s employment with the town ended in August 2021. When he was hired, the town described Simmons as “a seasoned CAO” and that his appointment came after a “rigorous, months-long process” that started last November. In his place, town council voted to appoint Valerie Critchley as the new CAO, moving her up from her former role as director of legislative services and clerk. Critchley began on an interim basis in 2021 and later continued in a full-time capacity. She came to Amherstburg from Windsor, where she served as city clerk, license commissioner and corporate leader responsible for several departments including council services, communications and customer service, policy, gaming, licensing and bylaw enforcement, human resources and employee relations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Western Ontario and has been called to the bar in British Columbia and Ontario and is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

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RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU The band “Lookin’ Back” performs Sunday afternoon at the McGregor Music Festival. They were one of eight bands to perform at the fundraiser for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.

McGregor Music Festival makes its return By Ron Giofu The McGregor Music Festival returned on the weekend after a two-year absence and it was clear the community missed it. Large crowds came through the gates at Co-An Park and enjoyed eight bands and the raffles, car show, pig auction, games and food that came with it during Sunday’s event. Organizing committee chair Sue LeClair estimated by 4 p.m., about 750 people had come in and there were still four hours left in the festival. “It’s so exciting,” said LeClair. “The vibe is everyone is smiling and enjoying the music that is going on.” While hoping for large crowds, LeClair said the amount of people was still something she didn’t quite expect. She said most were from the region but she knew of some people from out-of-town including people from Montreal. “It’s a very nice surprise,” she said.

LeClair attributes the success of the festival to the fact the money stays local, as it will be donated to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation when it is counted. The McGregor Music Festival raised $75,000 last year and LeClair said she is hoping to break that record this year. The total of how much this year’s festival raised will be announced in July. The pig auction alone raised a record $2,100. “My goal is $85,000,” said LeClair. The organizing committee thanked the sponsors and all who attended, she added. “(The sponsors) have given money and merchandise to make this thing run. Without them, we wouldn’t have this,” said LeClair. The committee found the number of people that attended to be rewarding. “It makes us feel good that this many people showed up,” said LeClair. “We didn’t do it for nothing.”

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Vivian Conrad enjoys a leather craft activity at the WETRA open house for the Up About Down Syndrome Association. It was sponsored by Timber + Plumb Kitchens and Cabinetry. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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“Ribs & Ragtime” returns, No. 2 Construction Battalion honoured By Ron Giofu

The garden party fundraiser “Ribs & Ragtime” returned to the grounds of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum with an added twist this year. Not only did people enjoy the event, but they were part of one that recognized the contributions of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. The unit served during World War I with the exact years of its existence being 1916-20. “The No. 2 Construction Battalion was Canada's first and only all-Black battalion,” explained museum president Monty Logan. The federal government will issue a formal apology July 9 in Truro, Nova Scotia for racial discrimination that was suffered, including to their descendents, with museum vice president Barbara Porter scheduled to attend. Porter's grandfather Alfred Augustus Tudor and great-uncles James Woodson William Lockman and Jerome Wellington Lockman were members of the battalion. “These men fought bravely and sacrificed so much we are grateful that their contributions will be officially recognized,” said Logan. “The museum is pleased to be sharing this important history on the eve of the Government of Canada's official apology.” Logan outlined measures the museum has been taking to remember the battalion, including gifting photographs of the unit to local Royal Canadian Legions in the region, hosting virtual presentations about the battalion, stocking their gift shop with commemorative T-shirts and providing guests with replica badges. There was also an exhibit inside the museum. Community partners and museum supporters were also thanked, with Logan stating the museum is a “community-based, non-profit museum that tells Amherstburg's stories of the Underground Railroad and the story of African-Canadians' journey and contributions by collecting, preserving and presenting exhibits and artifacts that educate and inspire.” Logan added “it's great to be back” after two years away due to the COVID-19 pandemic and noted the weather was perfect for the event. He said they were allowed to sell 189 tickets and every seat was purchased. “We'll have to figure out a way to add more chairs

Renee King-Jackson and her band perform at Ribs & Ragtime last Saturday evening. The event was a fundraiser for the Amherstburg Freedom Museum and, this year, shone a light on the No. 2 Construction Battalion. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

next year,” said Logan. “It's great people are excited to be here.” All proceeds from Ribs & Ragtime go to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum's general operations, he added, with Logan also pointing out things are picking up at the museum. He said they are not back to pre-pandemic levels yet, but attendance is on the upswing. Another initiative the museum has done to pay tribute and recognize the No. 2 Construction Battalion was to host an essay contest for area students. Ryan Malone of Riverside Secondary School read an excerpt of his winning essay, noting that members of the battalion faced discrimination even after the unit disbanded in 1920. He pointed out aside from a plaque that was dedicated in 1920, there was no mention of the battalion publicly until

the 1980s. Museum curator/administrator Mary-Katherine Whelan noted the museum also shares family legacies and events like Ribs & Ragtime help keep the museum going so those stories can continue to be shared. The museum is hosting an Emancipation Day gala at the Fogolar Furlan Club in Windsor July 29 and the Walter Perry Emancipation Golf Classic in Tilbury Aug. 6. More information on those events can be obtained by calling the museum at 519-736-5433 or visiting www.amherstburgfreedom.org. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is located at 277 King St.

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Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said Critchley was also a candidate when Simmons was hired. “They were both good candidates. It was a tough decision,” he said. “Valerie was a candidate in the search process.” DiCarlo wouldn’t go into details about Simmons’ departure, citing it as a personnel matter. “It is what it is,” he said. “The best way to put it is the town decided to go in a different direction. It was a difficult decision. Now we’re going with Valerie.” The image of the town was a concern as this marks another change at the top administrative position, but DiCarlo

emphasized three of the recent people who occupied the CAO’s office were temporary to begin with. The mayor added Critchley has over 20 years of municipal experience and is pleased to bring her on as CAO. “She’s extremely qualified and experienced,” he said. “I feel (Windsor’s) loss is our gain.” “I’m extremely honoured that the mayor and council have put their faith and trust in me to carry out the job,” said Critchley. Critchley added “I have a great team I’m looking forward to working with them.” Pointing out that 2022 is an election year, Critchley said one of her aims is to have staff stability and try to work on unfinished business that council

has. If there are items left over, administration wants to have reports ready for the next council. Critchley added administration wants to be ready to work with council in a timely fashion for the 2023 budget. “We have about six months to get all of these things done,” she said. As for her now-former position of director of legislative services/clerk, Critchley added she doesn’t want to rush into a decision as to how that role will be filled and said she will continue to help out until it is staffed. However, she doesn’t plan on dragging her feet either. “In an election year, it can’t be vacant for too long,” she said. Simmons’ departure comes after it appeared things had settled down as it

relates to staff leaving the town. Over a dozen senior staff members – such as directors, managers and CAO’s – have left the Town of Amherstburg for various reasons since last August. Other staff members who have left the town recently include manager of recreation services Julie Columbus and purchasing co-ordinator Leonard Gayle. DiCarlo stated the town “couldn’t forecast the amount of turnover it had last year” and noted there are many vacancies within municipalities in the region again. “We just seem to be trading staff,” he said, adding succession planning allowed them to fill the CAO’s role quickly this time.

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Noting “it’s nice to be back” after a two years away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LeClair added “it’s a lot of work but it’s well worth it. We’re very happy to be back.” Organizers kept the same format as in previous years, she added. “We stuck with what we have done,” said LeClair. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Houida Kassem, executive director with the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, said this year’s proceeds will go towards the purchase of dignity robes, robes for radiation and the patient assistance funds. She said the foundation gives “a huge thank you” to LeClair and her committee. “It feels amazing, just the energy out here,” said Kassem. “It’s so overwhelming that everyone came out here together for a good cause. Sue LeClair and her committee do such an amazing job.” Kassem called the McGregor Music Festival a “staple” in terms of fundraising. While it was unfortunate the pandemic shut the festival down for two years, they are thrilled it’s back. “You can tell by the crowds today everyone missed it,” said Kassem. Kassem emphasized how happy the foundation is to see the crowds and the return of the festival. “We’re filled with a lot of gratitude.”

The McGregor Music Festival also featured a car show again this year. The vintage vehicles were located behind the stage at Co-An Park in McGregor.

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Amherstburg needs a public boat ramp Last week I drove from Windsor to Amherstburg. Passing through LaSalle, I noticed their public marina. It was packed with boat trailers! In fact, it was so full they had to park on the side road. Kudos to LaSalle for taking care and thinking of their local population. The launch is only a launch. It allows you to launch your boat at a nominal charge or a season pass and a discount

for seniors so it’s generating revenue. Our Town has no public launch! Shame on you Amherstburg! There is a park the town owns next to Ranta Marina that has a canal. This would be a perfect place for a public launch which council is already talking about for kayaks. The launch could be enlarged enough to handle small boats, kayaks, canoes and could have an electric gate

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that would open for a fee for parking and launching so it would generate revenue. That launch would open up many things. Sport fishermen, kayakers and canoeists would pick Amherstburg for a vacation destination utilizing the hotel we are supposed to get. Fishing derbies would also bring in revenue to the local fishing and the new marine store. Drive by LaSalle when they have various fishing derbies and see how many people are using it. That brings in all kinds of revenue! I can hear council right now saying that is for the private marinas and I say no. These big private

marinas are not interested in a public boat launch unless they are paying big prices for the year which discourages any vacationer to come. Windsor even has a free launch! I’ve travelled all over Ontario and seen some pretty amazing free launches just to attract vacationers and I am embarrassed about what we have. Nothing! The park downtown is terrific and it helps generate a lot of money for the ice cream parlor and the local restaurants. Let’s spread that revenue to other stores with a public launch. —Gordon Bailey Amherstburg

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June 27th Miracle returning, ACS and mission looking for donations By Ron Giofu The June 27th Miracle will have a different look to it this year, but the spirit remains the same. Donations of gift cards, non-perishable items or cash can be made to both Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) or the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. While cash and gift cards are welcome so that each organization can buy exactly what they need, specific food items that are being requested include Sidekicks side dishes, cleaning products, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, instant potatoes, tuna, canned fruit and cookies. “While the June 27th Miracle will look a little different this year, the sense of community is still strong and we are trusting the community will support our food bank again this year,” said ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. “With the cost of everything including gas, fresh produce, and groceries escalating, we have noticed an increase in those utilizing the food bank. While all donations are appreciated, gift cards and monetary donations will allow us to purchase the items that are needed.” DiBartolomeo added “if you are donating canned goods, please check the expiry dates on items.” ACS is accepting donations June 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. under the ACS blue tent at 320 Richmond St. If people would like to drop off donations ahead of time, contact the ACS office at 519-736-5471 or drop by Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission is accepting donations from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. that day at their 298 Victoria St. S. location. President Tim McAllister said people are welcome to attend the building this year. “We have secured storage space for the overflow of non-perishables so the more cans the better,” he said. “People can also make donations via gift cards or monetary donations. We do offer tax receipts if requested.” McAllister added the mission relies on events like the June 27th Miracle to get them through the summer, especially in times where demand has increased due to the cost of food increasing. “After the June 27th Miracle, we also need volunteers to help with sorting and organizing the non-perishables,” he added. “We are all 100 per cent volunteers here and always have been and this is what makes our organization so unique. Our efforts are solely a contribution from our hearts to this community.” For more information on ACS, visit www.amherstburg-cs.com. More information on the mission can be obtained by calling 519-736-9140 or visiting www.aburgmission.ca.

One driver charged after two-vehicle collision at Howard Ave. and Alma St.

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment laid a charge under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario against one of the two drivers involved in a crash last week. Officers responded to a call for a twovehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) and Alma St. last Thursday around 2:20 p.m. Through investigation, police say it was determined that a White KIA SUV and a Black International dump truck had collided just east of the intersection.

The driver of the KIA, a 46-year-old Amherstburg resident, was transported to hospital by EMS for minor injuries resulting from airbag deployment. The driver of the dump truck, a 33-year-old Windsor resident, was not injured. The KIA was towed from the scene with extensive damage. As a result of the investigation, police say the driver of the KIA was charged with Disobey a Stop Sign, Fail to Stop, contrary to section 136 (1)(a) of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission vice president Zainia Brockett and president Tim McAllister show some of the chili that was served as a fundraiser last Friday night. McAllister’s chili, which has won awards in the past, was served and $1,043 was raised for the mission. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Mission president makes “famous chili” as a fundraiser for the organization By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission president Tim McAllister took to the kitchen as a way to raise money for the organization. McAllister cooked two kinds of his “famous chili” – mild and spicy – for the chili fundraiser last Friday night and he said people were “coming and going” throughout the evening. He said “it was a great turnout” and that he and the rest of the volunteers that help run the mission were pleased on how things went. The chili fundraiser brought in $1,043 to help the mission’s operations. McAllister said a lot of people he talks to were asking when the next chili fundraiser would be and since there hasn’t been one for two years, he decided last Friday night was the perfect time. “I listened to the people and had a chili fundraiser today,” he said during Friday night’s event. While individuals, couples and families streamed in and out during the fundraiser, McAllister added there were some large orders as well. He pointed out one family ordered 13 chili dinners while another family ordered ten. “I just put it together in a few days and it happened so fast,” said McAllister. “I’m glad to see people are happy with the chili fundraiser and that they are coming back for seconds. It makes me feel good.” While it is known as “Tim’s famous chili,” McAllister stated he isn’t the only one who helps create the meals. He said other mission volunteers assisted along the way by cutting vegetables like peppers, celery and onions and making sure things were ready in time for the event. “That’s where the work is,” he said. “The team helped me. My job was easy – just put it all together.” As people were leaving and complimenting McAllister in the process, he said that was great news for him to hear. “It gives me a joyful heart,” said McAllister. “I love to cook. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces.”

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Rotary Club maintains Easter Seals fundraising tradition By Ron Giofu

The Rotary Club of Amherstburg resumed a long-standing tradition last Friday night. The local service organization presented its annual Martin Breshamer Easter Seals fundraising dinner, held this year as a fish fry. It was presented at the Columbus Community Hall on Richmond St. Rotary Club of Amherstburg president Susanne Bergeron said it was a tradition the club The Rotary Club of Amherstburg held their annual Easter Seals fundraising dinner last Friday night was eager to resume this at the Columbus Community Hall. This year, it was presented as a fish fry instead of the usual pasta year. dinner format. From left: Rotary Club secretary Joan Donaldson, president Susanne Bergeron and “With COVID, we Rotarian Corey Rainhard. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu didn’t want to break she said. with tradition. We’ve The biggest reason the local Rotarians continue supported Easter Seals for so many years, it would be a shame not to do it,” said Bergeron. “We did it a with the fundraising dinner is because of Breshamer, a long-time Rotarian who held Easter Seals and the little bit differently this year.” The Rotary Club usually presents a pasta dinner children and families supported close to his heart. “(Breshamer) was a Rotarian for so many years,” at the Columbus Community Hall but with society still emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, things said Bergeron. “It’s a way to honour his memory, his got changed from that type of dinner to the fish fry devotion and his work.” Members of the Breshamer family also turned out format. Bergeron envisioned the fundraising dinner to go at Friday night’s event. Bergeron added not only does Easter Seals support back to its traditional format next year but they will children with disabilities, it also assists their families discuss it further as a club. Easter Seals was originally founded in Windsor, as well. According to the organization’s website Bergeron pointed out, so that was another reason (www.easterseals.org): “The children Easter Seals continuing the dinner is important to the Rotary Ontario serves have lifelong physical disabilities. Many of their families face tremendous emotional Club. “It’s a neat piece and we still want to continue it,” and financial strain and need somewhere to turn for

Tom and Christine Breshamer attended the Rotary Club’s fish fry in honour of Martin Breshamer last Friday night. Tom is Martin’s son. Submitted photo

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By Ron Giofu People have a chance to watch a movie under the stars later this month and help out some animals at the same time. The Windsor-Essex County Humane Society is hosting a “Fur Flix” outdoor movie night at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. June 24. The event is scheduled to start getting underway at 8:30 p.m. or so with popcorn and food vendors available prior to the start of the movie. “We’re going to open about an hour before sunset,” explained Arms Bumanlag, director of donor relations and stewardship with the humane society. The movie that night will be “The Secret Life of Pets.” The event is being held in partnership with G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. and HAG Customs Print & Design, both Amherstburg-based companies. Bumanlag said the humane society took a look at its fundraising calendar and many events did well despite the pandemic. He said they wanted to expand and offer new events this year and, after attending the Amherstburg Farmers Market, spoke with brewery co-owner Jen Desjardins-Grondin about partnering with the humane society on an event. They decided on outdoor movie nights. “We went back-and-forth on this on what movie adults and kids would enjoy,” he said. Admission fees and a portion of food sales will go to the humane society, Bumanlag said. They are also working with What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory and Cottam Candy on providing some snacks for the event. “We’ll have other vendors as well,” said Bumanlag, adding people will also get to sample some of the beer created by G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. Other sponsors have stepped up as well, he added. “We can’t do events like this without some generous sponsors,” said Bumanlag. A major sponsor has been the real estate team of John D’Alimonte, Kim Wheeler and Jayci Wigle. “We can’t say thank you enough to John and his team for sponsoring this event for the humane society,” he said. People are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets and they are welcome to bring their pets. “We want people to come out and learn about what the humane society is doing over the next 24 months to three years,” stated Bumanlag. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com and searching “Windsor-Essex County Humane Society” and clicking on the “Fur Flix” logo. They can also pay at the gate that night. Admission for a family of four is $20 and $10 for a couple. G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. is located at 8728 Howard Ave. (County Road 9) in Amherstburg. More information on the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society can be found at www.windsorhumane.org.

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A friendly wave from high above. The Re/Max hot air balloon was in Amherstburg last Saturday at Toddy Jones Park.

By Fred Groves Look up, way up. That is what Amherstburg residents were doing Saturday morning as they gazed into the sky above Toddy Jones Park. It was an opportunity to once again see the massive Re/Max Realty hot air balloon and for many, get a once in a lifetime ride. “I went up at 9:20 and it was beautiful. You don’t even know you are going up,” said Heather Harber. Harber is the office manager at the local Brad Bondy ReMax/Realty and was part of a welcoming committee that hosted the public event that not only had rides in the red, white and blue balloon but a fun-day for all ages at the popular park. Harber admitted that she is a little scared of heights but after she was back on solid ground and busy snapping photos said that the basket in which she was in below the big balloon rocked a little and then

ReMax/Realty hot air balloon filled the Toddy Jones Park. It gave people rides last Saturday. Photos by Fred Groves

it became smooth sailing straight up. “The nervousness kicked in but it was a lot of fun,” she said. According to Bondy, it was a chance to thank the Amherstburg and area community for putting its trust in his team and he admitted that in order to have the Re/Max balloon come to town, sales numbers locally had to be pretty good. “Amherstburg has been good to my team and we are excited to have it here,” said Bondy. Weather conditions were perfect on Saturday and many people lined up to get a ride. Tethered safely to the ground, the balloon was powered by propane and moved upwards at a safe but quick pace. “It is pretty hard to get,” said Bondy of having the balloon come to town, “I had to call head office.” The balloon has been to Amherstburg before and the large basket is usually part of the annual Christmas parade.

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Woofa-Roo Pet Festival returning to Amherstburg June 25-26 By Ron Giofu

People and their pets will be able to return to a popular animal-themed festival later this month. The Woofa-Roo Pet Festival returns to Amherstburg with it being held at the Libro Centre June 25-26 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. each day. After having to cancel the event for two straight years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers are happy to be able to bring it back. “I’m very excited about this,” said festival director Lorene Clayton. “I feel people are ready to get back to normal.” Clayton pointed out Woofa-Roo is an indoor/outdoor festival so if there is inclement weather, there will still be events and activities going on inside the building. Events will include a mix of new and returning ones, she pointed out.

“We have our old favourites,” said Clayton, pointing there will be dock diving, police K9 units, lure coursing and dog agility courses among the returning activities. New events will include howling contests, dog races and the “Woofa-Roo Challenge,” the latter being a game of distraction where dogs will have to get from point A to point B in a course that will have distractions along the way. Other animal-themed events will see the CK Parrot Club on site as well as the “Sciensational Sssnakes” group, the latter being an interactive exhibit to explain snakes and reptiles indigenous to the area. There will also be a “Petucation Centre” with various displays and information. Approximately 70 vendors will also be on site, she added. “We have a lot of things for people and their animals and for general interest,” said Clayton. “It’s going to

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It’s prom season once again and high school students have been busy going to their special events and having their photos taken. Downtown Amherstburg was a busy place last Friday evening as, despite the rain, prom-goers turned out with their families for photos. This year is also the final year for a General Amherst High School prom as returning students will be going to North Star High School next year. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

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Rotary Club awards scholarship, welcomes Ukrainian family

By Ron Giofu The Rotary Club of Amherstburg made a pair of presentations last week but for entirely different reasons. The local service club awarded the annual Hazen Price Rotary Scholarship to Ellowyn Oneschuk, a student at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School. The scholarship is for high school students who live in Amherstburg and are pursuing a career in science. The award is named for Price, a 99-year-old Rotarian. Oneschuk said she will be pursuing a double-major in biochemistry and biomedicine science at the University of Windsor. She said she is “excited to go into the medical field,” with a longterm vision of working in an emergency room or in gynecology and obstetrics. “I’m very, very grateful,” she said, of receiving the Hazen Price Rotary Scholarship. “It’s going to help me a lot with tuition fees to go to school.” Oneschuk had been accepted to the University of Waterloo as well but opted to stay local so she could stay involved in her clubs and service organizations she is already affiliated with. “I really like the anatomy from a physiological perspective,” she said, noting she watches a lot of YouTube videos and is fascinated by health and science. Noting she suffers from allergies,

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asthma and migraines, Oneschuk added she is gluten-free and all of her conditions make her more interested in learning about the human body. “I fully embrace all of it,” she said, adding her grandfather died of cancer and that also led her to wanting to pursue science and medicine. “Medicine and healthcare have always been a part of my family,” she said. “I hope to go into a career in medicine and help with people’s quality of life. I want to help as many people as I can out there.” Being involved in her school is something she said she has done heavily, including participating on the swim and girls slo-pitch teams and being involved in music. She has also been a math tutor to younger students and said she tries to be a role model to younger students and help them make friends. Helping students connect with each other was tough when there was virtual learning but Oneschuk said she tried to assist younger students become friends with one another. “I love helping out at school,” she said. Rotary Club of Amherstburg president Susanne Bergeron said the club liked what they saw on Oneschuk’s grant application. “We read your submission and we were impressed with everything we

Rotarian Karen Davidson (left) and club president Susanne Bergeron (right) present a $2,000 cheque to St. Thomas of Villanova student Ellowyn Oneschuk. Oneschuk is this year’s recipient of the Hazen Price Rotary Scholarship.

saw,” Bergeron told Oneschuk. Rotarians also presented a gift to the Petrenko family, as Vladimir, Olga and Vladimir’s mother Kateryna escaped the fighting in Ukraine and came to Canada. They recently moved to an apartment in Amherstburg. “They’ve got a lot to be thankful for,” said family friend Lee Chute. Chute added they weren’t willing to leave Ukraine initially, figuring the war would be over soon, but were convinced by family in Canada including daughter Anastasia to come to Canada. “They got out just in time,” she said. “They can’t believe how generous people are.” “There are many, many good people,” Olga stated. “Rotary is with you and we are happy you are in our community,” said Rotary Club secretary Joan Donaldson. “We are happy you are safe in our community.”

Rotary Club of Amherstburg secretary Joan Donaldson hugs Kateryna Petrenko. The Petrenko family left Ukraine for Canada and recently arrived in Amherstburg.

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The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats were the runners-up in the WECSSAA girls slo-pitch playoffs after losing 11-8 in the finals to the Kingsville Cavaliers last Thursday at Co-An Park in McGregor. The Wildcats defeated the General Amherst Lady Gens to advance to the finals. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

By Ron Giofu It was a good season for the St. Thomas of Villanova girls slo-pitch team, but they fell one game short. The Wildcats went up against the Kingsville Cavaliers last Thursday afternoon at Co-An Park in McGregor but it was Kingsville that took home the championship thanks to a 11-8 victory. Ellowyn Oneschuk, a captain with the Wildcats, said it was a good season for the Wildcats and they went into the finals on a winning streak.

Villanova won their last three regular season games and their first three playoff games. “We finished (the regular season) 5-2 and we were technically supposed to be ranked third,” said Oneschuk. The Wildcats opened the regular season with wins over General Amherst and Belle River but then lost games to Leamington and Essex. They closed out the regular season with wins over Sandwich, Cardinal Carter and the eventual champion Cavaliers. “We broke their winning streak,” she

said of the regular season win over Kingsville. The regular season win over Kingsville was the only time this season the Cavaliers were defeated, regular season or playoffs. In the playoffs, Villanova routed St. Anne 23-0 and Lajeunesse 21-4 before edging General Amherst 4-3 in the semi-final. The final game saw Kingsville score insurance runs late in the game to seal the win, including a timely home run in the sixth inning.

Oneschuk said the Wildcats were “a very talented softball team” that had a lot of players with a fastpitch background on it. She said those players had to adapt to playing slo-pitch. “I think this season was an eye-opener for some of them,” said Oneschuk. Only Oneschuk and about two other players had played slo-pitch before, she said, and the whole team learned a lot on how to play together. “It’s amazing to see how they adapted to the softball season,” she said.

Windsor TFC wins second game of season after 6-0 rout Sunday By Ron Giofu The Windsor TFC soccer team won its second match in League 1 Ontario action Sunday afternoon and did so in style. Windsor TFC won 6-0 Sunday at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg against North Mississauga SC, with #24 scoring early on and Bastian Aguilera scored in the 44th minute to give the home side a 2-0 advantage at halftime. Nestor Lopez scored twice in the second half with #7 and Gianni Ferri scoring in the second half for Windsor TFC. Windsor TFC won the game even without the services of head coach Valter Cosenza, who is serving a suspension. “Today's game was wonderful,” said Hassani Kamara. Kamara said they had chances in their previous game but couldn't pull it out, a 3-2 loss in Mississauga against Sigma FC, and was happy to see his teammates start scoring against North Mississauga. “This game was long overdue,” he said. “The guys come in day in and day out and now it's starting to come together.” Kamara believes they can build momentum from this game. “We have a lot of guys coming in from different parts of the world and everyone is coming together as a team. You can see it on the field,” said Kamara. “It's joyful.” Windsor TFC's record is now 2-5-2 on the season. The next game for Windsor TFC is tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. at the Libro Centre versus FC London. They play three games on the road after that with their next home game being July 3 at 4 p.m. against Vaughan Azzurri.

Dillon Hayes of Windsor TFC attempts to leap over North Mississauga goalkeeper Owen Edwards during Sunday afternoon’s match in Amherstburg. Windsor TFC won 6-0. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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FRIDAY, JUNE 24 OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT - Being held at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co., 8728 Howard Ave. Presented by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society starting at 8:30 p.m. Pets on a leash welcome. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, Drinks, food, snacks available for purchase. Family of four $20, couple $10. SATURDAY, JUNE 25 - SUNDAY, JUNE 26 GARDEN TOUR - Presented by the Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society. Runs 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day, rain or shine. Tickets $12, available at the Gordon House, Caffeine & Co., River Bookshop, A La Mode Ladies Fashions, or Amherstburg Community Hub. MONDAY, JUNE 27 JUNE 27TH MIRACLE - Held in Amherstburg to benefit Amherstburg Community Services and the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. Runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for ACS (look for the ACS tent at the Amherstburg Community Hub) and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission (298 Victoria St. S.). Monetary donations and gift cards appreciated. Food items needed include Sidekicks, cleaning products, toothbrushes/toothpaste, toilet paper, instant potatoes, tuna, canned fruit, cookies. Please check the expiry date before donating. FRIDAY, JULY 8 ED JOVANOVSKI CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC - Held at Pointe West Golf Club, shotgun start 9:30 a.m. Sink a 170-yard shot and win $1 million. Held in support of breast cancer research. For info, call Scott Elliott 519-736-6451 or e-mail selliott@amherstburggm.com. People can also visit www.jovogolfclassic.com.

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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.

MISSION RE-OPEN FOR IN-PERSON MEALS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., is open from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with lunch served between 12-1 p.m. Mission’s food bank will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. For info, call 519-736-9140 or visit www.aburgmission.ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome. 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.). RAPID TEST KITS - Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test kit distribution program being supported locally by the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Info can be found at https:// amherstburgchamber.com/covid-19-rapidscreening-program/. Small and medium sized businesses with under 150 employees complete the Program Agreement 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. They are currently distributing boxes of 25 test kits/ per box. 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. RIVER CANARD K OF C EVENTS - Join the River Canard K of C for bingo. Barbecues the

first Friday of every month, take-out only. For information, call 519-734-8575. 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. ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 519-736-5471 for assistance. MISSION NEEDS DONATIONS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, located at 298 Victoria St. S., is in need of items. Among the items being requested are bleach, Lysol wipes, face masks, canned tuna, canned peas, canned cut green beans, canned peas & carrots, ketchup, egg noodles, sugar, powdered juice, canned fruit, honey, macaroni & cheese, Sidekicks, ranch dressing, kidney beans, peanut butter, jam, cookies and baggies. Monetary donations always welcome. For info or to donate, visit www.aburgmission.ca or call 519-736-9140. 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. Tax receipts provided. For information, visit www. bryerswoodyouthcamp.com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com. AMHERSTBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES - Located at 320 Richmond St., 519-7365471. Meals on Wheels, CareLink Accessible Transportation, Food Bank, Senior Support, Keep The Heat, Ontario Energy Support Program & much more. Please call to see how we can help!

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Local soccer park hosts Under-9 festival

A player was surrounded by the opposition in the girls Under-9 on Saturday.

Under-9 boys division action is pictured from last Saturday as the Amherstburg Soccer Club.

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The Larry Bauer Park at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg was buzzing with activity this past weekend as the Essex County Soccer League hosted a weekend festival. “This is our eighth year hosting this. We are an (ECSL) affiliate and we have the space here,” said organizer Josh Leeman. Along with Jeremy D’Alimonte, they not only ran Saturday’s event but coach the Under-9 boys team, the WTFC Fusion. “During the season there are festivals at this age group. There are no scores and no standings.” And while there was no record keeping of goals, and wins and losses, there was a lot of cheering from both sides of the field when some one scored to put his side ahead. On Saturday in Amherstburg there were nine teams of both Under-9 boys and girls and a total of 18 games were played. Sunday the action switched to Under-8 and Under-10 divisions. Asked how the registration numbers are locally for the rep level soccer program, Leeman said, “across the board it’s relatively flat but in our age group (Under-9) they are increasing.” Leeman and D’Alimonte had 19 players at their indoor winter practice sessions and could only roster 12 each game, but made sure that all 19 had an opportunity to play at the elite level. Under-9 played

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WTFC Fusion took on Belle River in their first game Saturday morning. A U-9 festival was hosted at Larry Bauer Park. Photos by Fred Groves

seven aside and on a mini-field. Dribbling is the number one skill that the Under-9 Fusion work on the most and shooting takes a lot more time to develop at that age group. As far as how good the Fusion side from Amherstburg is, and without standings and scores it might be difficult to measure but according to Leeman,

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they were going to put the team to a test. “We intend to take them to an out-of-town tournament to see what their caliber is,” he said. The Essex County Soccer League was formed in 2015 and to date, has 180 youth and senior teams representing 15 local clubs.

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www.rivertowntimes.com CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING FOR A PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 11th, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South to consider a proposed Plan of Subdivision pursuant to Section 51(20) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. The County of Essex (the Approval Authority) has received Application No. 37-T-22006 for approval of a Plan of Subdivision on Part of Lot 7, Concession 8 (McGregor) generally located on the north side of Middle Sideroad (County Rd 8) and on the west side of Walker Road (County Rd 11). The property has a frontage of 32.55 m on Walker Road and a varied depth with a total area of 26.02 hectares. The lands subject to the draft plan of subdivision include the first phase of the development, which is 9.09 hectares in area. The applicant is proposing the creation of 74 single detached lots and 2 commercial lots . See Map on back of page for details. The lands are designated Low Density Residential which allows for residential development in the Town’s Official Plan. The County of Essex on June 7, 2022 requested as per Section 51(20) of the Planning Act, that the Town of Amherstburg give notice and hold a public meeting to advise the public that the application for draft Plan of Subdivision is being processed. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Plan of Subdivision. Comments and opinions submitted on these matters, including your name may become part of the public record and may be viewed by the general public and may be published in a planning report or reproduced in a Town of Amherstburg Council agenda and/or minutes. A Planning Report prepared by staff will be presented to Council at the public meeting. Written or verbal submissions from the public at this meeting will become part of the file to be forwarded to the County of Essex, the approval authority for plans of subdivision. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, or make written submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Essex in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the county of Essex to the Ontario Land Tribunal. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the County of Essex in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, 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 are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Plan of Subdivision is available for inspection at the Town of Amherstburg Municipal Offices at 3295 Meloche Road, during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information about this matter, including the information about preserving your appeal rights, contact the Manager, Planning Services, County of Essex, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON, N8M1Y6, indicating the County of Essex file number, 37-T22006. Written submissions in respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision are to be made to the attention of Chris Aspila, Manager of Planning Services, Town of Amherstburg, at the address listed below. Dated at the Town of Amherstburg this 15th day of June, 2022.

Coaches, players return to the gridiron to prepare for next year’s WECSSAA football season By Ron Giofu As the General Amherst Bulldogs prepare to transition into the North Star Wolves, the football program intends to be ready. Spring football practice has been occurring in Bill Wigle Park with the coaching staff seeing an increased number of players to work with. The practices have been split into two sessions with students returning to high school next year coming out in the first hour with students from the local elementary schools that will enter North Star next year participating in the second hour. “Right now, from the (high) school, it’s close to 30,” said head coach John Rudak. “It’s about a dozen from the feeder schools.” Rudak was pleased with the amount of potential players he and the coaching staff may be able to work with in the fall, noting the spring practices saw the largest amount of participants it has had in recent years. “This is actually the biggest amount of prospective football players that have come out in the spring,” said Rudak. “Hopefully, people are anxious to come out again in the fall.” The usual amount of participants has ranged from 15-20 players, he added. The coaches, to some degree, have to rebuild the program as there hasn’t been high school football the last two seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rudak estimated there will be two or three returning veterans to the team, but noted some of the incoming players do have football experience as they play in the Essex Ravens bantam program. “They are going to have more football experience than some of the senior kids,” said Rudak. Many of the players have to learn the fundamentals of football and the coaches are trying to get an idea of what positions kids are going to play. “We’re trying to feel where people belong,” said Rudak. The players are showing a desire to be on the field and a willingness to learn, he added. “They’re inquisitive and asking questions,” said Rudak. “It’s a good sign.” It’s more than just athletes that the coaches are trying to train, Rudak continued, as they are also trying to create students that are respectful to each other. “We’re trying to build some human beings,” said Rudak. “We are trying to build individuals that show respect to others.” Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk's Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.

Chris Aspila, Manager of Planning Services Town of Amherstburg, Libro Centre 3295 Meloche Road, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Telephone: 519-736-5408; Fax No. 519-736-9859; Website: www.amherstburg.ca

Evon Brockett Jr. (foreground) was one of many potential players that went through a running drill during a spring football practice last Thursday. Future North Star Wolves got a taste of football action during the practices. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012

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Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting 6:00pm Council Chambers

Woofa-Roo Pet Fest Sat June 24th & Sun June 25th 9:30am-5:30pm $10/Person $5 Ages 6-16 Under 5 FREE

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FREE Drop-in Indoor Pickleball at the LIBRO CENTRE Equipment Provided ~ Everyone Welcome

Monday to Friday 8:30am-12:30pm Wednesdays 5:30pm-8pm Saturday June 11, 18 10am-12pm