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June 27 Miracle makes its return th

By Ron Giofu

Volunteers were kept busy last Sunday gathering and sorting food as the June 27th Miracle made its return.

The effort was across Windsor-Essex County with Amherstburg drop-off locations including Western Secondary School, Heritage Tire, G.L. Heritage Brewing Co., Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery and the Columbus Community Hall in McGregor.

Numerous local businesses joined area residents in donating food with teams of volunteers picking up food on front porches while others headed to the drop-off locations.

A final total on what was collected was not available at press time.

Chloe DiPasquale and Kathy Meloche were June 27th Miracle captains in Amherstburg and were thankful to all businesses and residents who stepped up.

DiPasquale said they had approximately 200 volunteers “on paper” and she added more just showed up to help.

“We have had a lot of people who reached out but didn’t sign up to help us out,” she said.

DiPasquale and Meloche were grateful to those who offered to help store the food, as the Libro Centre was unavailable this year as it is still a mass vaccination centre through Aug. 21.

“This year, we didn’t have as much time to plan as last year,” said DiPasquale. “A lot of people donated space. We don’t have the arena this year but I think it’s coming together.”

Donations of food will be spread out around the area with Amherstburg do-

Natasha Duval and Mikaela Iacovone help out during the June 27th Miracle last Sunday afternoon.

They were stationed at Western Secondary School. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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DiPasquale said Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo was a big help, as was CAO John Miceli, the latter helping to secure Western Secondary School as a drop-off location.

The captains also thanked the town council members that showed up to help with other council members volunteering to help sort the donations this week.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, joined by son Vincent, said he came out to just lend a hand.

“I’m here to help out like everyone else,” he said. “There are people in need. I think we learned from last year how many people need help.”

The high volume of goods that were brought in last year have nearly all been given out and the mayor stated that was revealing to him.

“It was a real eye-opener how many people were struggling,” he said. “We hope that this year’s event is a success.”

DiCarlo added “we really want to thank all of the volunteers and everyone who donated. We’ll be helping out where it’s needed.”

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche helped lead efforts in McGregor with his daughter Andrea.

“I decided to help out with the food drive again this year. My family has been involved for years now in food drives for local food banks,” said Meloche. “After the success of last year’s event, I thought it would be a great opportunity to build on that success.”

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Town council asks that Canada Day be used to honour Indigenous Peoples

By Ron Giofu

While Amherstburg town council simply received a request to cancel Canada Day festivities, members of council are hoping that people educate themselves on the plight of the Indigenous Peoples.

Local resident Delanie Champagne read a letter from friend Sarah Jane Dorion Grant asking for the cancellation of any Canada Day festivities in Amherstburg this year.

The cancellation would allow for a period of mourning in light of the discovery of remains of children at residential schools in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

“I recognize I am not in a position to enforce mourning for all citizens of the community of Amherstburg, but I do recognize my responsibility as an aunt to eight nieces and nephews and two great nephews who are all Indigenous,” Grant’s letter read. “Also, I recognize my responsibilities towards reparations as a Canadian citizen who has inherited these systems that created so much trauma, dehumanized and stacked insurmountable odds against the First Nations of this land.”

Grant added: “Our generation may not have directed the implementation of residential schools, the 60’s scoop, the Indian Act but we are present now and responsible for the 2016 Truth and Reconciliation Calls to action, we are responsible to show respect now for these recent findings. Grant believed that “in showing

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“The thing about cancelling Canada Day is we can miss an opportunity to educate people" respect, reflection, action and our allegiance now to the First Nations we will allow the next generations ahead of us to have more opportunity to flourish, thrive and rebuild our relationships, and continue the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.”

Councillor Michael Prue voted to receive the delegation, but not without reaching out to the Indigenous community.

“This is a time of great pain for the First Nations community,” said Prue.

Prue said it is a time where people are now finding out it is true what the Indigenous community have been saying for years.

“For a long time, no one listened,” he said.

Prue told a story of an Indigenous soldier that fought in war only to have to spend four months walking home upon his return to Canada.

“He was a hero and this is the way they treated him,” said Prue.

Prue pointed out he is a member of the Ska:na Family Learning Centre and that organization is not in favour of cancelling Canada Day events. He said he was told they are proud to be part of Canada but not always proud with the way they and their ancestors have been treated, adding they are looking for respect and understanding so they can feel like full citizens moving forward.

Councillor Don McArthur admitted he wasn’t as versed in the issue as Prue, noting he didn’t learn about residential schools while he was a student. McArthur said he gets “angrier and angrier” when reading about the treatment of Indigenous Persons and said children were taken from their families and put into residential schools.

“We weren’t really giving them a proper education,” said McArthur.

Canada Day could be used as an opportunity to educate and inform people about residential schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the plight of First Nations people, he added.

“The thing about cancelling Canada Day is we can miss an opportunity to educate people,” said McArthur.

McArthur added Canada is still a great country but there have been harmful policies and pain caused to Indigenous Peoples over the years.

“We’ve done a lot of good but we’ve done a lot of bad and we have to confront that honestly,” he said.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said based on discussions he has had, it could be construed as an insult if they were to cancel Canada Day activities when not much is planned anyway. He agreed that Canada Day can be used to educate and understand the issues facing the Indigenous population and hoped that not only Amherstburg residents, but all Canadians take the time to respect and understand more about Indigenous Peoples.

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Teacher unions blast public board’s decision to implement hybrid learning next year

By Ron Giofu

A decision to use a hybrid learning model in secondary schools has resulted in backlash towards the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB).

In a press release issued June 11 by GECDSB public relations officer Scott Scantlebury, it noted the model that has been chosen by board administration.

“The Greater Essex County District School Board is planning for a return to in-person learning for all students, K-12, in September 2021. This is considered the best learning model for students – academically, emotionally, and physically.

We are hopeful, as solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to develop and vaccinations become more available, that we will be able to welcome them back in school for the upcoming school year,” the statement read. “An opportunity will be offered to students and families to opt out of in-person learning. They will be able to confirm a preference for remote learning between July 28th and August 6, 2021. Elementary students who choose a remote learning option will participate in the elementary virtual school. Secondary students opting out of in-person learning will attend classes through their home schools through webcams.”

The statement added: “Detailed information will be provided and regularly updated on our website www.publicboard.ca throughout the coming months.”

That decision resulted in a number of speakers voicing concern against the move at a recent board meeting, with many representing teachers’ unions. Some trustees also opposed the move.

Tyler Campbell, a member of the OSSTF District 9 Educational Support Staff (ESS) bargaining unit voiced displeasure with the decision.

“I am extremely disappointed that the choice is a hybrid model,” he said.

The OSSTF is the union that represents educators at the secondary level.

“Technology controls our lives every day and now it’s starting to control our classrooms,” he said.

There are techniques that support staff have to use to help teach students with behavioural issues and some students have aggressive behaviour that needs to be dealt with. Campbell was concerned that “to the untrained eye,” those methods could be questioned.

Antonella Ciampa, first vice president of the Greater Essex Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO), said the elementary teachers stand with their secondary counterparts.

“Hybrid learning is not right for elementary school students and it is not right for secondary school students,” she said.

As some students will be learning in-person and others via webcam, she questioned how all could learn the same in such courses as science, music or physical education.

Andy Adzik, a member of the OSSTF District 9 bargaining unit, also spoke out against hybrid learning, which teachers have called “fractured learning.”

“Hybrid learning does not lead to effective learning for students,” he believed.

Adzik also questioned whether the GECDSB lived up to its end of the collective agreement with teachers.

“We have a collective agreement and we want you to follow it,” said Adzik.

Christina Wagner, president of the OSSTF Occasional Teachers bargaining unit, also voiced concern with the model and said while teachers are now trying to finish out this year and prepare for summer vacation, they now have to worry about what awaits them in the fall. She said she doesn’t hold out hope for additional training.

The board passed a unanimous resolution to give board administration one week from the meeting date to work with stakeholders to further discuss the matter.

The province has required school boards to offer some sort of virtual model, but teachers and educational workers wanted a different way of implementing that rather than hybrid learning.

“Talk to people who do the work,” Adzik implored. “We have better options.”

Amherstburg/LaSalle trustee Ron LeClair had a sign posted behind him opposing hybrid learning and expressed that verbally at the meeting as well. Other trustees shared their concerns but the most passionate may have been vice chair Cathy Cooke.

Cooke noted she was opposed to hybrid learning as “it does not meet the needs of all students.” She asked the union representatives if anyone had pressured

“It does not meet the needs of all students"

Education unions are upset over the decision by the Greater Essex County District School Board to implement hybrid learning next year at the secondary level. Several union representatives spoke at the most recent board meeting while some trustees expressed their concerns as well. Angela Cliff learns virtually during the most recent school year. Special to the RTT

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Cooke added background which included her own learning difficulties as a student, as she noted she quit school in Grade 11 because of her struggles.

She eventually returned and would go on to get a degree from Michigan State University.

“Going forward, I do not believe hybrid learning is the way to go,” said Cooke.

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June 27th Miracle allows community to demonstrate generosity

The June 27th Miracle allowed people in Amherstburg and all around the area the chance to step up and show their generosity, and they did just that.

Amherstburg has long had a history of people giving back, with residents and businesses regularly donating to causes and charities. When there are people or organizations in need, the Amherstburg community stands up and tries to fill that need.

Last Sunday was no different.

The various drop-off points that I spoke with were very busy and I would be surprised if oth- Ron Giofu er areas weren’t busy also. There are people in need, many of whom others wouldn’t realize, so it is great to see shelves getting stocked in food missions, food banks, churches and the other non-profit organizations that will receive donations. I haven’t heard the final numbers as to what was collected yet, but I’ll be sure to pass that information along once I hear it.

The COVID-19 pandemic is still going (unfortunately) and even though the economy is slowly opening up, there are still people struggling in our society. Some jobs haven’t returned, some businesses haven’t opened fully yet and other businesses won’t reopen at all. There are still those who require assistance and many likely will try to be anonymous about it for obvious reasons. Those people could be your friends, neighbours or even members of your own family simply needing a bit of help to get back on their feet so it was nice to see this community and the other municipalities around WindsorEssex County rally to help them out.

I applaud the work that goes in behind the scenes on such an endeavour. Events like the June 27th Miracle just don’t spring up overnight or happen by accident. Planning has to go into these events so that they can achieve the goals they are wanting to accomplish. I am sure there were many long Zoom calls, phone calls and e-mail chains finalizing details and recruiting volunteers and for that, the organizers cannot be thanked enough. Great work!

That said, there are still volunteers needed in Amherstburg and around the WindsorEssex County area. The food has been collected but now it needs further sorting and to be delivered. The work isn’t quite done yet, so every set of hands count. That includes high school students, who can achieve their volunteer hours that are needed for them to graduate. People can sign up at www.june27miracle.com or call Joan Donaldson at 519-817-5728. People can also e-mail her at joanmdonaldson56@gmail.com or contact local captains Kathy Meloche at kmeloche82@gmail.com or Chloe DiPasquale at chloe. dipa@gmail.com if they wish to give of their time and help out.

JUST A THOUGHT

Canada Day should be celebrated proudly On June 14, the Toronto Star published an op-ed entitled “Make Canada Day a National Day of Reckoning.” How sad it would be to cast a cloud of condemnation over Canada on the very day we should be celebrating.

Our nation is the envy of the world. Our free, peaceful, welcoming, and prosperous people seem endlessly capable of churning out the best of everything. We have the ability to pursue whatever life we choose in almost any way we see fit. Canada is one of the most magnificent accomplishments ever to grace the face of the Earth.

Certainly, Canada has its fair share of failings. But I don’t care to make that my focus on Canada Day. Rather, I’d like to celebrate the nation of primarily goodhearted and good-natured citizens. I would prefer to give thanks for being blessed to live in a country where I have been able to raise my three children, free of privation, want and war.

All Canadians should learn about some of the achievements of our great nation.

I’d like to list just a few: •Our healthcare system serves over 37 million Canadians round-the-clock with access to first-world healthcare in every province and territory. No one goes bankrupt for a medical emergency in this country.

•We consistently score high in the world’s quality-of-life rankings.

•We have preserved much of our country’s vast, breathtaking wilderness, from the mountains of the west, to the shores of the Maritimes, to the Arctic Circle.

•Our children grow up in a society with one of the lowest crime rates on earth, and an independent justice system free from any corruption.

So, in celebration of what our country has achieved, what our citizens have worked hard to maintain, and what we have in store for the future, on July 1st I would like to encourage everyone to sing your favourite Canadian songs loudly, and proudly fly your maple leaf flag. I wish you all a happy Canada Day. —Anthony Leardi, Amherstburg

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Listening is the Gateway to Connection One day the words flowed along the air into the ears of the listener. At first the words were not understood to the listener, thinking they were screams of another’s language.

The empathetic listener paid attention to the screams with curiosity and sympathy. One day the screams became clear whispers of pain. Rippling along the air the listener cried in despair as the winds told its tale, “We have tried so many times before, screaming into the void of your peoples’ ears, hear us scream for we have no language but our own, lost to you in the age of more, we plead with you now, let’s share the earth, the seas, and the skies. For we both share the heavens and yet our eyes are deprived of the stars.

Give us a chance to breathe and we will share our fruits. Learn we take nothing for granted and live to care. Will you not give us this chance to show our smiles, or are we subjected to print upon the pages of our ancestors. Stolen before their time to be propagated in a foreign land.

Listen to our pain, as we seek connection, while you seek to simply poison our land. No blame is given to you as you are still a young child, though be rest assured the stars care, just witness their light and learn our intentions, for we wish to be here with you, to turn light into fruit and provide you food. The food of life for the world to share. Please hear our screams....”

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John Willard Spellman, PH.D., F.R.A.S. 1934- 2021

Emeritus Professor John W. Spellman died on June 25 in Ontario, Canada. He was born in Tewksbury, MA. A highly accomplished scholar, he was a Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (RAS), for scholarship relating to Asian culture and society of the highest level. He retired as Head of the Department of Asian Studies, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada in 2000.

Dr. Spellman is considered one of the world’s foremost scholars on Asian Studies and a cultural expert on the political history of India. Spellman studied the history and civilization of India at the Sorbonne, University of Oxford, and the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies under Arthur Llewellyn Basham, a noted historian, Indologist and author, where he received both his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.

Praised for his “remarkably original and penetrating mind,” his outspoken and dogmatic nature, affectionate sense of humor, charm and dedication to students, Spellman spoke three Indian languages, lectured world-wide and authored books and dozens of articles on ancient India, its people, politics, and culture.

He loved independence and freedom, and was an ardent fighter for human rights, social justice and environmental protection. He treasured kindness, scholarship, debate, the pursuit of excellence, gardening, and his students, friends, family and academic colleagues across the world.

Spellman grew up in the Boston area, and attended Oliver Ames High School in Easton, serving as Class Secretary, and was active in Debate Club, Student Senate and government affairs. Under the watchful eye of Louise A. Gilligan of Ashburnham, Massachusetts, who he met at 16, he attended Northeastern University in Boston with intentions to become an attorney. While there, he met Dr. Elmer H. Cutts, Professor of History and Government, and Chairman of the Department, who had a profound influence on him. Dr. Cutts ignited a spark in Spellman in Indology and helped him earn a Ford Foundation scholarship for Asian Studies. Professor Cutts wrote to an esteemed colleague, Professor Arthur Llewellyn Basham (1914-1986) at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, requesting he supervise John Spellman for his master’s degree.

In 1956, Spellman studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies, at the University of London. In 1961, Dr. Spellman was hired as History Professor at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. He married Margaret McGregor Thomson (19382016). The two met while he was a student in London, when he needed a typist to prepare his manuscripts. Later that year Spellman attended the University of Chicago to study Tamil and other South Indian languages. From 1962 to 1964, Spellman was Visiting Lecturer in Indian Politics, University of Kerala, India. Both of his children, Suzanne Bharati (1963) and John Gilligan (1964) were born at the Salvation Army’s Catherine Booth Hospital, Nagercoil, Trivandrum.

By 1964, Spellman’s reputation as an important scholar in the field of Ancient Indian history was firmly established through his book, Political Theory of Ancient India; A Study of Kingship from the earliest times to circa A.D. 300, published by Oxford University Press.

This original work still serves of great value to students of the history of political thought and government throughout the world.

While in India, Spellman collected and translated village fables that he read to his children. In 1967, he published The Beautiful Blue Jay and Other Tales of India, with illustrator Jerry Pinkney and Little Brown (Boston). This book was published in many languages and heralded as one of the most important children’s books on India.

In 1967, Dr. Spellman was hired as assistant professor of History at the University of Washington in Seattle. He taught Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, was elected to the Board of Directors for the American Civil Liberties Union, and trained Peace Corps volunteers for

programs in India.

In 1967, he was recruited by Dr. J. F. Leddy, president of the University of Windsor, to head and create the Asian Studies Department.

Dr. Leddy became a life-long friend and ardent supporter. Spellman spent the next 33 years there, teaching students and creating a strong academic team that included beloved Professor Dr. Mahesh Mehta (19691999) and his wife Vibhutiben and Professor Dr. Kalyan Kumar Sarkar (1970-1997) and his wife Juthika.

Professor Spellman served as president of the Institute for Asian Cultures from 1975-2000. In 1979, he married Victoria Lewis. They divorced in 1981. Spellman founded the Indian Cultural Development Centre which was funded by the Ford Foundation and the Government of India, where he worked with over a million people in 400 villages in three South Indian states (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka) to help each village become self-sufficient through their own indigenous resources.

In the 1980’s, Dr. John Spellman served as consultant and an expert witness on Sikhism to the human-rights commissions of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, as a consultant to the Canadian Ministry of Justice on issues relating to Sikhism, and gave expert testimony for several high-profile court cases (School Boards, Canada 3000 Airlines, American Airlines, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, etc.) in North America. Dr. Spellman was presented the Sikh American Heritage Award 1986 by the Sikh Council on Religion & Education (SCORE) at a ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. In 1986, Spellman served as a Visiting Scholar for the Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School, after its founder, Henry J. Steiner, visited him in India. This was a career highlight for Dr. Spellman, and he treasured his time with the Steiner’s, beloved friend Holly Bull and his Harvard colleagues.

In the 1990’s and 2000’s, He served as a consultant to the Immigration and Refugee Documentation Centre, Ottawa, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board and Amnesty International.

He served as director of development projects and consultant to Asia for Canadian University Service Overseas, an international development organization that works to end poverty and inequality.

All his life, Spellman enjoyed horticulture, organic gardening and being a farmer. Over the last twenty years, Spellman became a fierce environmentalist, working to preserve Carolinian forests, wetlands, plants and wildlife in his Essex County, Ontario community. He took up the Friends of the Marshfield Woods case, and the Big Creek case. In 2013, Spellman was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for his human rights, civil liberties, and volunteer work.

John Spellman says he never meant to be controversial. He just always believed it is necessary to speak up and fight for justice.

Dr. Spellman is survived by his children, Suzanne Bharati Spellman Hendery and Daryl Hendery of Reno, NV; John Gilligan Spellman of San Francisco, CA; and grandson Brian Andrew Hendery of Vancouver.

Dr. Spellman was laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery in Amherstburg, Ontario. Memorial contributions may be given to the Society of St. Vincent’s De Paul, The University of WindsorLucky Star Program or Windsor Regional Hospital. The family wishes to thank Dr. David & Patricia Coates, Lily & Rick Meloche, Ingrid White, Diane & Paul Pouget, Sharon Coleman, Sanya Ladaphongpattana & Gift, Tony Grassi, Brian & Debbie Gibb, Ondrej Ozvat and family, Ed Foucher, Stephanie of C.O.A.S.T team, and the 7E Windsor Regional team; Dr. Phillip Trembley, Mary Beth, Greg, Amanda and Jessie, for their friendship and support.

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Volunteers still needed for June 27th Miracle Continued from page 1 The Meloches were based at the Columbian Club Hall and confirmed all food dropped off at that location will stay in the McGregor area through the Society de St. Vincent de Paul.

DiBartolomeo was one of about 20 volunteers helping at the food bank’s location within the Amherstburg Community Hub. She said the community showed “overwhelming support” and it will allow them to “do the good work we’re doing in the community with food pantry packages.”

“It’s nice that we will be able to replenish our food bank shelves,” she said. “We were getting near the end of last year’s supply. This event is really timely in terms of our effort to restock our shelves. We thank everyone involved.”

DiBartolomeo also thanked all of the volunteers, donors and busi-

Erin and Keith Archer were two of the volunteers helping sort food at Western Secondary School last Sunday. They were a part of the June 27th Miracle. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

nesses who stepped up to assist those in need in the community.

Edward A. “Pat” Warren October 1, 1928 - June 24, 2021

Known locally as “Pat”, son of the late “”Doc” and Zandra Warren, and beloved husband of Eleanor, after an illness of several months, this well-known and respected gentleman passed away at his Amherstburg residence just after midnight on Wednesday, June 24th. Many will recall that Pat was the well-known author of a weekly column called “My Town” which appeared in the RiverTown Times newspaper for several years.

He is survived by two sons - John (& Lori), Christopher (& Sharon), and three daughters, Libby (& Randy); Colleen, and Patricia, 3 step-children - Jennifer (& Brian), of Essex; Randy (& Annette), of McGregor; and Mickey, of Amherstburg, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also two siblings - Fran of San Francisco and Michael (& Lesley), of Victoria, B.C. survive. Predeceased by sisters Rita Jane Cole, Catherine Fleischer and Joan McGinnis.

Cremation has taken place. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a burial service ( J. H. Sutton’s) and Celebration of Pat’s life is being planned for late summer, in the hope that friends and relatives may gather safely. Date and further information will be announced at that time.

Kathy Meloche brings in food donations inside the back door of Western Secondary School’s gymnasium Sunday afternoon. She was one of the Amherstburg captains for the June 27th Miracle along with Chloe DiPasquale.

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Jamie Bailey smiles as she rides through town as part of a procession put on by parents of graduating Amherstburg Public School students last Monday afternoon. Mom Amy is in the van with her.

Ethan Bridgen from Amherstburg Public School got into the spirit last Monday by putting an eagle head on his own head. The school is known as the Eagles. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

Amherstburg Public School honours the Class of 2021

(pandemic), we wanted to make it as special as possible for them,” said MiParents of Amherstburg Public chelle Morencie, one of the parents that School graduates did what they could helped organize the procession. to make their children’s lives a bit more Morencie stated the parents came tospecial this year. gether and wanted to show their appreThe Class of 2021 had a procession ciation to the graduates and acknowlthrough town June 21 with graduates edge this milestone they have achieved on hand, many dressed in their finest, to “It’s our idea and it’s probably not enjoy what is the end of their elementa- what they wanted, but it’s something,” ry school years. The procession started she said. behind General Amherst High School, Traditional graduation ceremonies likely the next destination for many of were not possible again this year due to the students, wound its way through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but the downtown core before coming back the Amherstburg Public School comto the King’s Navy Yard Park. munity came together to pay tribute to “With everything the kids have its graduating class. gone through with (the) COVID-19 “The kids are excited,” said Morencie, “very, very excited.”

Most, if not all, of the 2021 graduating class were present for the event.

“All of the parents Sales Representative have been fantastic,” said Morencie. “We came together as a group. It’s been awesome.”

Amherstburg Public School had three valedictorians this year with them being Ben Wood, Traven Fines and Jaden Taba.

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Ben Wood rides through Amherstburg during a procession with his classmates. Wood was one of three Amherstburg Public School valedictorians.

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Western Secondary School valedictorian Kacey Guardado stands with vice principal Matt Sanders and principal Angela Safranyos. Western had a drive-thru graduation event last Thursday evening where cars came in timed intervals and graduates received their diplomas

Natalie and Paige Dupuis each received their high school diplomas from vice principal Matt Sanders and principal Angela Safranyos last Thursday night. Western Secondary School recognized graduates in a drive-thru format with a graduation video being posted last night as well. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

Owen McGuffin received his graduation diploma from Western Secondary School principal Angela Safranyos (right) and vice principal Matt Sanders (left). Just shy of 60 students graduated from Western this year.

Western Secondary School shifts gears, honours graduates with drive-thru format

By Ron Giofu

Count Western Secondary School as another school that couldn’t have a traditional graduation but one that still found a way to see and honour its Class of 2021.

The school and its nearly 60 graduates this year will had a virtual graduation this past Thursday night online but kicked off their graduation events with a drive-thru event. Students, parents and family members drove into the school property, got out of their vehicles where graduates received their diploma from principal Angela Safranyos and posed for a photo with her and vice principal Matt Sanders, before driving up for additional photos.

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Safranyos said the goal for Western Secondary School was to give the students a special graduation experience and to be able to see them and their families to let them know how proud they were of them.

“We decided we wanted to do something outside of the school,” she said.

Safranyos thanked the staff for helping out, particularly Sanders, as she said he did a lot of the work in planning and setting everything up. Staff was out for about three hours awaiting students as they drove in at appointed times.

“For a lot of our kids, this is a big accomplishment,” said Safranyos of graduating high school. “We are super proud of them.”

Sanders stated it was the first time Western Secondary School had such a graduation drive-thru format as

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As Western Secondary School has students from across Essex County, many drove in from outside the area with some students driving in from the Leamington area to attend the graduation drive-thru event.

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Marlena Mustac is presented her diploma from St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School and a gift from principal Amy Facchineri.

The presentation was Friday outdoors as the graduation had to be held differently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Marissa O’Reilly (right) receives her diploma from St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School principal Amy Facchineri. The presentation was on the second day of the twoday gradation event held at Villanova where cars lined up until it was time to get out and “cross the stage.”

Gavin Soulliere and Selina Grado stand together on stage after receiving their diplomas from St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School. Small carloads of students went up on stage to receive their diplomas individually at the school as a regular graduation was not allowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

St. Thomas of Villanova celebrates the Class of 2021 over two days

By Ron Giofu The graduating class of St. Thomas of Villanova joined their parents in lining in up in their vehicles and awaiting their turn to “cross the stage.”

The graduates and their families came to the school over a two-day period last Thursday and Friday and lined up around the building until it was their turn at the stage. Once there, they were greeted by staff including principal Amy Facchineri and were able to cross the small stage that was set up, after posing for pictures.

Additional opportunities for photographs were available under a nearby tent just west of the main

Maggie Murphy (right) stands with siblings Mitchel and Cassie after she graduated from St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School in LaSalle. Murphy was one of 270 graduates honoured over two days late last week.

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Facchineri said the 270 graduating students went through a lot this year due to changes caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Town to work with the Indigenous community on flag request

By Ron Giofu

A delegation before town council requesting flags be installed to recognize the Indigenous community was deferred until more information is gathered.

Town council asked administration to work with Indigenous groups so they have input into the request that was the subject of a delegation by Amherstburg resident Linden Crain. Crain and Julie Gibb seek to acknowledge the Indigenous history of the area that predates the European settlers’ arrival.

Crain stated the history goes back as far as 1878, stating “a long history of traditional territories, settlements, battles, and amalgamations has shaped the community everyone knows and loves today.”

According to Crain, before the 17th Century, the region now known as Amherstburg was inhabited by the Three Fires Confederacy and the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot peoples, “a piece of Amherstburg’s history that must continue to be recognized.”

Gibb and Crain are proposing that the Town of Amherstburg installs two Indigenous flags to acknowledge their historical presence in the area. One flag would represent the Three Fires Confederacy and the other to represent the Huron-Wendat/Wyandot peoples.

One proposed location was the King’s Navy Yard Park parkette and the second possible location they suggested was near the Commissariat in the north end of Navy Yard Park. Crain noted there are two vacant flag poles already there.

“With the recent findings of 215 Indigenous children (at the Kamloops Residential School) in Kamloops, B.C. and this month marking Indigenous History Month, this project is even more relevant for council to move forward,” said Crain.

Gibb added in a press release issued by Crain: “I grew up in Amherstburg, thinking that the history of this area began with the arrival of the European set-

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tlers. Therefore, I believe it is essential for each of us to learn as much as we can about the history that predates the settlers’ arrival, and that the municipality has a responsibility to share that knowledge.”

The Town of Amherstburg currently has seven flags on display, none of which focus on the area’s Indigenous history, Crain stated. These two flags will be the first.

Crain added the Indigenous peoples are “a huge part of what shaped Amherstburg” and that the town focuses on “creating a safe, inclusive, dependable and flourishing community.” He also praised the town for instituted the reading of a land acknowledgement at the start of every council meeting.

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Costs would be $100-$200 depending on size of the flag as well as $200-$600 if poles have to go in. He said he consulted with Caldwell First Nations on the issue.

CAO John Miceli noted that at a recent meeting of chief administrative officers in the region, there was a presentation made by the Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre. He said they were seeking more consultation with them when it came to Indigenous Peoples.

“I committed to them on behalf the town administration we would have those conversations with them,” said Miceli. “While I appreciate Linden’s presentation, I really do think right now is the time, if council is going to be looking at this, that we really need to consult with the Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre.”

Councillor Michael Prue agreed with Miceli about the need for consultations.

“For too long people have been making decisions on behalf of First Nations groups and I think the First Nations groups themselves have to be consulted and have to make the decision,” said Prue. “They will give us the best possible advice of which flag or flags to fly rather than just getting some online.”

Prue added there are other groups representing Indigenous Peoples as well as the Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre and wanted to ensure all groups are included in the consultation. He said he wanted no animosity among Indigenous groups and “I want us to take some time and the consultation process clearly set out and as many Indigenous Peoples who feel comfortable coming forward with their ideas before we do anything.”

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche suggested adding the request be part of the 2022 budget process and start the consultation process in the meantime. Prue said he was fine with the amendment but believed it could be a “very small expenditure.” Prue agreed to Meloche’s amendment because it may be discovered that the Indigenous groups may want a ceremony when the flags are ready to go up in Amherstburg.

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Matthew Barrette was recognized by his Grade 8 teacher and principal Linda DiPasquale during a red carpet graduation event held at St. Joseph School last Wednesday afternoon. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

The graduating class of St. Joseph School were honoured with a parade put on by their parents last Sunday morning.

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Nicholas Favrin was recognized for his graduation from St. Joseph School in River Canard last Wednesday by teacher Steve Bracken. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

St. Joseph School holds graduation celebrations for students

By Ron Giofu Graduates from St. Joseph School walked the red carpet last week and had a parade in their honour last weekend.

The Catholic elementary school in River Canard held a red carpet celebration last Wednesday afternoon with about 28 of the 30 graduates being students that were in-person while two more opted for an allvirtual format for the 2020-21 school year.

A red carpet was laid out in front of the school and students walked down the aisle and were met by their Grade 8 teacher as they were being introduced by principal Linda DiPasquale.

“We are celebrating all 30 of them tonight,” said DiPasquale, during Wednesday afternoon’s event.

Students arrived at the elementary school in alphabetical order with students each receiving an assigned time to arrive. After photos were during and after the

diploma presentation, there were additional opportunities for families to have photos taken as there was a vintage truck on site that could be used as a backdrop.

DiPasquale noted they did a similar event last year and it went well, so they tweaked it and held it again this year. She thanked the staff, retired teachers and others who helped give the graduation opportunity for students.

“We have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure they have a grand celebration,” said DiPasquale. “They’ve been a stellar group.”

St. Joseph School wanted to make the red carpet celebration “as special as possible for each family,” DiPasquale added.

While they had to dodge a few rain drops early, the celebration was able to be held and students and families were able to enjoy.

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“We believe in taking every challenge and turning it into an opportunity,” said DiPasquale. “This is an opportunity to celebrate each child by rolling out the red carpet.”

Staff travelled through Amherstburg and LaSalle delivering lawn signs to the graduates’ homes the previous weekend, DiPasquale added.

“I know (the graduates) really appreciated it,” she stated In addition to that event, this past Sunday saw a graduation procession in honour of this year’s Class of 2021. The procession left from the LaSalle Public Library, headed down Malden Road until it got to River Canard before heading through the neighbouring subdivision and arriving at the school. It had been postponed from last Saturday due to inclement weather.

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Lexi DiCarlo and her dog were part of a drive-thru graduation event held at General Amherst High School last Thursday. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Jacob Young, Max Beaudoin and Pierce Beaudoin ride in a drive-thru graduation event presented by General Amherst High School last Thursday in lieu of an actual graduation ceremony. The school has 154 graduates this year. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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Adam Legault rides in the General Amherst High School drive-thru procession last Thursday. Graduates went under an arch and had their names announced to the public. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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Jill Brush, Jacob Howson, Aiden Bastien, Jaiden Stiles and Owen Schipper ride in the General Amherst High School drive-thru procession last Thursday afternoon. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

General Amherst High School had to go virtual for its actual graduation ceremony, but the students, staff and families got to have some in-person fun just hours before the graduation video went live.

A drive-thru graduation event was held last Thursday as vehicles proceeded through Amherstburg and arrived at the back of the school where, thanks to the team at Running Flat, they were able to drive one-by-one through an archway and have their names announced.

This year’s graduating class from General Amherst High School totals 154 students with a formal graduation ceremony again having to be shelved this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Abbi Drouillard, the Class of 2021’s valedictorian, told her fellow graduates in the video that their families and loved ones are proud of them and “without the support of many people, none of us would be having this moment.”

“It takes a very strong community to make things like this possible,” said Drouillard.

Drouillard thanked dignitaries, parents, families and staff, joking that some teachers had challenges during virtual learning as they realized “ten minutes

into the lesson that their mic was muted.” She said over the past four years, they learned lessons the hard way, made and lost friends and grew into who they were.

“The memories made in these hallways are one’s that forever will be remembered,” she said. “We all experienced these four years uniquely but we all did it together.”

Drouillard said everything in their lives is either a lesson or a blessing.

“As we parade into these next years, we will face our fair share of struggles and we will, without a doubt, make mistakes."

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Windsor man faces firearms-related charges after alleged incident in Amherstburg

A Windsor man faces multiple charges after an alleged firearms-related incident last week in Amherstburg.

According to the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment, a woman reportedly went to check on an apartment for rent in the 3000 block of County Road 18. Upon arrival, the accused – a 36-year-old Windsor male – allegedly pointed a firearm at her.

There were no injuries and the firearm that was alleged to have been involved was a shotgun.

Police state the accused faces several firearms-related charges.

The matter was reported to police June 19 around 5:08 p.m.

Theft suspect nabbed

Police have charged a male with possession of property obtained by crime after he was observed allegedly going through vehicles in the 600 block of Simcoe St. early last Tuesday morning.

Around 3:06 a.m., police state that a resident observed the man and officers attended the area and were able to locate him. The 30-year-old man of no

fixed address was subsequently charged. It is alleged he had property taken from several vehicles in his possession.

Vehicle recovery

A pick-up truck that had been reported stolen June 17 was recovered in Amherstburg a short time after that. A 2002 Dodge Dakota was reported stolen from the 4000 block of Concession 4 North but subsequently recovered around 9:30 p.m. that night in the 300 block of Victoria St. S. Police say the investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Following too closely

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment laid three charges under the Highway Traffic Act for following too closely, all after separate motor vehicle accidents.

•Police say a 31-year-old Amherstburg man was charged after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Front Road North and North Side Road. That accident was reported June 18 at 6:52 p.m. and there were no injuries.

•A crash at Meloche Road and County Road 18

saw a 40-year-old male Amherstburg driver charged.

There were no injuries, police state. That accident was reported June 19 around 10:16 a.m.

•A June 21 two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Simcoe St. and Sandwich St. S. resulted in a 21-year-old Amherstburg woman being charged. It occurred at approximately 6:09 p.m.

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A 57-year-old woman suffered minor injuries, police say, after accidentally being struck by a vehicle.

According to the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment, the accident occurred in the 400 block of Sandwich St. S. around 12:28 p.m. June 19.

The driver, a 27-year-old Amherstburg woman, was not charged.

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Drive-in graduation celebration held during the day, virtual grad ceremony at night Continued from Page 11 "My hope for all of you is that you will not look at your mistakes and trust they are pushing you closer to your true happiness,” said Drouillard. “Follow the compass of your heart and if you do, you will realize you will always be home.”

The graduates shared many times and experiences and learned the “spirit of a Bulldog” as they progressed over the last four years.

“This year has been a test of strength,” she said.

“However, we stuck together and came out a stronger family.”

Drouillard said it will be OK if they don’t always have everything figured out and believed with their “Bulldog pride,” in reference to the school’s nickname, they will come out as “warriors.”

Staff and teachers made them feel welcome from the start and she thanked them for help shaping them into where they are today.

“Thank you to everyone who selflessly helped us in ways that can never be repaid,” she said.

Principal Melissa DeBruyne told the Class of 2021 that just because this chapter of their life is over, it doesn’t

mean their education doesn’t continue in other ways.

“This marks the end of approximately 14 years of education and the beginning of realizing there is so much more to learn,” said DeBruyne. “Over this past year, we have asked you to adapt and embrace new challenges in a world where no one seems to be an expert. This leaves you the opportunity to be innovative, make changes and follow a journey that will have many detours and bumps along the way. I am so very proud of this graduating class.”

DeBruyne said their perserverance, resilience and character will guide their next chapter in life.

Vice principal Bonnie DesJardins said graduates have been waiting for that moment for four years.

She congratulated the students and welcomed them back to visit once the pandemic concludes. She added students learned it is the small things that mattered, it is important to be with family and that they have also learned to adapt and be flexible.

“Just remember, you are capable of anything you put your mind to,” she told the graduates. “We may not have ended the way we wanted, but the memories and the moments you’ve had as a Bulldog will remain with

you forever.”

Alicia Higgison, chair of the Greater Essex County District School Board, also praised this year’s graduates for working through often difficult times put before them during the pandemic. She also praised them for working hard over the past four years, adding they have become advocates for themselves during their time in high school.

“When we hear words like resilience, grit or adaptability, it’s something that is difficult to picture,” said Higgison. “This graduating class is the definition of those things.”

Director of education Erin Kelly told graduates on the video that “you are ready for anything” and said they have a renewed appreciation on what high school means to them.

“Demonstrate to everyone we have not fallen behind,” she added.

Chere Tulett, guidance department head at General Amherst High School, said it was a time to celebrate the graduates’ achievements.

“I am so proud of each and every one of our graduates,” said Tulett.

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Amherstburg resident Jaclyn Hertel was presented the Outstanding Achievement Award for the west area. She was recognized during the virtual AGM held last week by Community Living Essex County.

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Phil Roberts was recognized with the Community Inclusion Award during Community Living Essex County’s virtual AGM. Roberts was photographed prior to the virtual meeting and included as part of a video. Submitted photo

Annual awards ceremony brought back by Community Living Essex County

By Ron Giofu After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Living Essex County brought back its annual awards.

The awards were presented after the agency’s June 23 annual general meeting. Those supported were recognized as were those who directly support those with intellectual disabilities as well as those who assist in other ways.

Outstanding Achievement Awards were presented in all four of the CLEC geographies. The west area, which includes Amherstburg and LaSalle, saw its winner be Jaclyn Hertel.

Hertel was recognized for her contributions to the community. She has volunteered at local child care facilities, as well as for Hospice and the Kidney Foundation. Hertel has also found ways to help the community during the pandemic, including at St. John the Baptist Church when there were services, and selling tickets to support fundraisers in the fight against breast cancer.

“I am honoured to get this award,” said Hertel. “I enjoy being part of my community and helping people.”

The award for the central area went to Ray Micklea, who was recognized for his volunteer work at the Essex Retirees club and for helping to bake desserts for Ronald McDonald House. He was also described as an “enthusiastic gardener” who helps grow vegetables for him and his housemates to enjoy.

David Blackman won the award for the south area. His contributions included chatting online with his family and friends, making cards for friends for birthdays, other moments of celebration as well as cards at times of loss. He also helps with baking and cooking, making crafts and decorations and also enjoys gardening.

The north area award went to Ryan Ritchie, who does his best to participate in his community of Tecumseh despite the COVID-19 pandemic. He has worked in a variety of roles with the City of Windsor and other areas of interest include working out and that led to him getting a second job to help cover the expense.

The Bruce Crozier “Inspiring Possibilities” Memorial Award, named for the former Essex MPP, was awarded this year to Sam Raffoul. Raffoul was described as someone who demonstrated courage and strength as he navigated his way through many life changes and environments. He learned many new coping skills and enjoys life like he never did before, according to a presentation read by manager of community relations and fundraising development Tony DeSantis during the virtual ceremony.

Raffoul was also credited with accomplishing great independence in areas such as personal care, baking and daily chores, heathier food choices and has also incorporated exercise in his day-to-day life.

“Sam stepped out of his comfort zone in many areas and gained an interest in activities he struggled to get through in the past,” DeSantis read. “Sam is a young man that has become empowered to engage in self-determination and strive for independence with the help from his support workers.”

Phil Roberts won the Community Inclusion Award. Roberts was recognized for his work employing people supported by Community Living Essex County and Community Living Windsor through his roles with the City of Windsor, Roseland Golf and Country Club and, most recently, the Town of Amherstburg. He was described as “a tremendous advocate by speaking about his experiences and encouraging businesses to diversify their workforce and explore the benefits of inclusive hiring by connecting with Community Living.”

Nathan Wuerch captured the Jeremy Hart Memorial Bursary. He has been studying business and communications and is learning Office 365 Microsoft documents, DeSantis stated. He has survived 18 surgeries and has spina bifida and hydrocephalus but he still has a strong desire to become an independent and productive member of society.

Jen Rousseau won the Kevin McMullan Memorial Award and was honoured for her hard work and dedication to the people she supports, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CLEC also paid tribute to employees with milestone anniversaries, including director of human resources Claire Market for her 40 years of service and executive director Karen Bolger for her 35 years.

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