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Bernie and Peggy Durocher look at some of the displays that were around the community room at the Libro Centre. The town held an open house last Thursday evening to discuss plans for H. Murray Smith Centennial Park and Jack Purdie Park.

By Ron Giofu An in-person consultation meeting to provide input on of two local parks brought a large number of people out to share their thoughts.

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Three options were presented for H. Murray Smith Centennial Park including two with a track, one with trails with one of the three options also having a space boxed out for a possible sale. Stillbrook has expressed interest in the two-acre site in the northwest corner for a possible assisted living facility.

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Don MacKay said he was pleased with the plans for Jack Purdie Park and the plans it contains for children.

“I like the way it looks,” he said.

“Kids need something to do.”

MacKay added he likes the addition of amenities as pickleball to Centennial Park, adding he’d like to see as much green space as possible for children there as well.

“I think the town should keep it a park. That’s my opinion,” he said. “If we build on everything, what are the kids going to do? It’s about future generations.”

Like MacKay, Molly Allaire also lives near Jack Purdie Park and hopes for more amenities for her children.

“There are no basketball courts in town that my kids can walk to safely,” she said.

Allaire also was opposed to selling any portion of Centennial Park, believing money can be found elsewhere to redevelop the two parks.

“We live near Jack Purdie Park,” added Ann Eichenberger, who attended with her husband Dennis. “We’re interested in what is being proposed. We’re wanting to see what is on the table.”

Eichenberger said the town should “leave parks as parks” and the couple hoped affordable housing or assisted living sites could be found elsewhere.

“Although the town needs it, I don’t think a park is where they should go to,” she said.

Frank DiPasquale said all the plans were beautiful and believed the former ACS building that currently sits on the two-acres in question at Centennial Park could be preserved.

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Concerns, questions over possible apartment development raised

A planning meeting regarding the proposed apartment building development at the corner of Sandwich St. North and Brunner Ave. saw a number of questions raised.

Piroli Construction is hoping to build two 114-unit, six-storey apartment buildings with the structures coming in two phases. According to planner David French from the Chatham-based firm Storey Samways Planning Ltd., the town’s Official Plans allows for as many as eight storeys but they need a rezoning as the zoning bylaw does not permit residential development.

French noted they are still awaiting testing results after a portion of the land was excavated, but noted neighbours at Amherstburg Land Holdings do not object based on a letter the latter provided.

“We see this as a very important document as the abutting landowner does not object to the proposed apartment buildings,” said French.

However, residents expressed concern both in-person and via a letter with town council members having questions of their own as well.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche wanted to know about parking, specifically if there was enough for visitors.

“I see this as a being a bit of a concern,” said Meloche.

French stated all parking requirements that the group has to meet have either been met or exceeded, but Meloche still wanted to know how many spots are available for visitors.

“It still doesn’t answer the question of how to address visitor parking,” Meloche said of French’s reply.

Rob Piroli said there are seven visitor spots proposed for the first phase and over 30 in the second, with people able to park on the phase two lands to get to the first phase, once the latter is built.

“I want to see this built but I don’t want to create a problem for residents where they come back to the town or a bylaw officer tickets them,” said Meloche.

The proponents said many of the neighbouring residents in the Fraserville subdivision were supportive of the plans, with 11 signing a petition, but some appeared at Monday afternoon’s meeting with concerns.

Tom Maindonald indicated some residents thought they were signing an attendance form, not voicing an opinion on the project. Maindonald added they were told a drainage ditch would be closed and now have learned it will be open.

Stephen Drouillard added traffic is a concern in the

area already, with a marina across the street.

“Once this comes in, it’s going to be so much traffic and unbearable to park there,” he said. “It’s going to be too much for us.”

Cheryl Roberts, another Fraserville resident, said traffic is already an issue if they try to head south on Front Road.

“We’re locked in there,” she said. “To get into town, sometimes you have to wait for five minutes.”

Councillor Michael Prue read portions of letters from other Fraserville residents, with a number of concerns including a traffic light and the petition that was circulated at a meeting the proponents had with residents.

Regarding the petition, Piroli said his and his team’s intents were made known.

“It very clearly states it’s intentions and what it’s for,” said Piroli. “I’m not calling anyone a liar. That’s not who the Piroli Group is. The petition is very clear, please look at it.”

Residents he met with were very supportive, Piroli added, telling council residents were informed that his group’s proposal was less intrusive than an industrial development would be. He continued, after Prue questioned about a statement that the development could “trigger” others in the area, that he and Honeywell

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Councillor Peter Courtney added while the proposal is a good one, there has to be compatibility with other uses.

“I’m looking for the cohabitation part of it,” said Courtney.

Courtney agreed traffic is an issue, as Fraserville traffic has only Sandwich St. North to filter out onto and no access to the east to exit the subdivision.

Larry Silani, who is working out of the town’s planning department, said a report will be gathered and brought before council with recommendations on everything from the height of the buildings and all other issues.

Silani said the proponents are asking for site specific requests they believe are appropriate with town administration to make recommendations of their own as to what they believe can be done at the site.

Prue asked if such things as solar panels on the roof, soundproofing and EV chargers in the parking lot could be added, with Silani stated there are no mandates for that but could be negotiated.

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THRIVE Amherstburg advocating for EV charging stations, as is EcDev committee

By Ron Giofu A local collective will be presenting its white paper to Amherstburg town council next month regarding electric vehicle chargers with the town’s economic development committee seemingly on the same wavelength.

THRIVE Amherstburg plans to present its latest white paper to town council April 25 with the group also holding its own Zoom presentation on the subject April 5. The paper was led by engineers Ken Morrison and Felicia Cristofaro with others contributing to the paper including Claire Sanders, Richard Peddie, Kory Renaud, Anthony Mancini, Robert Dennison, Ivan Petkovic and Cindy Lemieux.

Cristofaro said they want to make sure Amherstburg is ahead of the curve and to “step forward” and pursue electric vehicle chargers.

“It’s better to be behind the eight-ball than get hit by it,” she said.

The paper calls for the town to “move quickly to take advantage of the Essex Powerlines ‘Charge Up WindsorEssex County’ funding program to locate 2-4 public charging locations in the downtown core, where each of these An EV charger was installed several years ago at the Libro Centre. locations includes 2-4 THRIVE Amherstburg would like to see two to four more locations charging stations.” with EV chargers in the downtown core.

Morrison said there are RTT Photo by Ron Giofu “unique opportunities” to access funding and that the Essex Powerlines program can fund up to 50 per cent of the costs for charging stations. Costs could range from $10,000 per connector to not more than $100,000 per charger, with the program eligible to cover half of that. As a shareholder in Essex Powerlines, Morrison added they believe there could be added benefits to the town if they take advantage of the program.

“You can be a leader and not have to bear the full cost,” said Morrison.

Morrison said communities have gas stations and Cristofaro added that with people shifting to electric vehicles, it means a shift has to occur in terms of available infrastructure.

The suggestion is to place the EV chargers in the downtown core to also take advantage of tourist events. THRIVE envisions people coming to town and charging their vehicles as they attend events.

There is one EV charger in town, located at the Libro Centre.

THRIVE Amherstburg notes the town is embarking on a climate action plan and reminds the public through its white paper that Amherstburg declared a climate emergency Nov. 19, 2019. Morrison and Cristofaro said they have been working on the white paper for at least two months, before the recent announcement of a new EV battery plant was made for Windsor. They hope the announcement will help their case.

“We are hoping to get a lot of feedback on this,” said Cristofaro, adding there are already charging stations in LaSalle, Kingsville and Essex.

In addition to their own Zoom presentation and the April 25 visit to town

Ken Morrison and Felicia Cristofaro from THRIVE Amherstburg will be presenting a white paper asking for more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the downtown core of Amherstburg. They will host a public presentation via Zoom April 5 before going before the town’s environment committee and town council, the latter being April 25. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

council, they will also meet with the town’s environmental committee. The hope is to have the EV stations installed no later than March 31, 2024.

The white paper can be viewed on THRIVE Amherstburg’s website, found at www.thriveamherstburg.com. There is also a public survey that can be filled out on that site.

The issue was also on last Monday night’s town council agenda. The economic development committee put forth a recommendation from its Feb. 3 meeting that council “support and encourage” the town, local businesses and non-profit groups to apply under the “Charge Up Windsor-Essex County” program as a “vehicle for further economic development and investment” and that the town “explore EV infrastructure as a requirement of multi-residential development.”

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Possible sale of two acres of land draws criticism from some at public open house

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Gord Freeman points to a display board featuring possible gateway signage for H. Murray Smith Centennial Park. Freeman and his wife Diane both opposed a possible sale of a two-acre portion of Centennial Park.

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“We have a habit of tearing buildings down. We should try and save it,” he said.

DiPasquale called for the preservation of Russell Renaud Hill but believed Centennial Park is no longer the centre of recreational activities.

“Centennial Park is not our jewel. The Libro Centre is our jewel,” he said.

Sharon Kilgallin wrote on her comment sheet not to sell the two-acres of Centennial Park.

“It’s a shame because it’s been a park for so long and all of a sudden they want to build something there,” she said.

Joel Charron added he liked what was termed Concept A, an option with a track, sports field, green space and tennis courts and pickleball courts.

“I am very concerned about what goes on at

Centennial Park. I have emotional ties to Centennial Park,” said Charron, noting he is on the coaching staff for the General Amherst football team. “I think the hill is a must. It’s part of Amherstburg.”

Charron acknowledged it is expensive to redevelop the parks – prices were estimated at $3.7 million to $3.8 million for Centennial Park alone – but believed it would be worth it in the long run.

“I think selling a piece of it would be a horrible mistake,” he said. “It would be short-sighted to sell greenspace.”

Gord Freeman was also against any potential sale of the two-acre portion, suggesting the Fort Malden Golden Age Club return to their former home. He also said the former ACS building could provide meeting space and washroom facilities for the rest of the park.

Freeman rejected the argument that funds from a potential sale could fund other park improvements and believed there are other locations for such a facility. Referring to a recent council presentation by Diane Pouget, Freeman agreed with the suggestion it could go next to Seasons Amherstburg.

“We don’t want to sell any part of it,” added Diane Freeman. “Enough is enough.”

Peggy and Bernie Durocher also were in favour of not selling any portion of H. Murray Smith Centennial Park.

“They should leave the place parkland,” said Bernie. “Keep the place for kids.”

“I think Amherstburg needs an update,” added Peggy. “Update what is there now but don’t take it away.”

Town council will vote on the future of the twoacre portion at a future meeting, with a date yet-tobe announced.

Single vehicle rollover results in impaired driving charge

A single-vehicle rollover in the Kingsbridge subdivision led to a local woman being charged with impaired driving.

According to the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment, patrol officers responded to a report of a crash in the 100 block of Whelan Ave. March 19 at approximately 9 p.m. Police say officers arrived to find a Hyundai on its side after allegedly coming into contact with a parked vehicle.

Police say that their investigation resulted in a 39-year-old woman being arrested and charged with impaired operation of a conveyance and with impaired operation of a conveyance exceeding 80mg. The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital by Essex-Windsor EMS. The woman was the lone occupant of the vehicle.

Another alleged stunt driver Another alleged stunt driver has been charged in Amherstburg, with the traffic stop being March 24 around 8:30 p.m. A Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment officer was monitoring speed by conducting radar in the 100 block of Meloche Road.

According to police, a small black vehicle was observed at what appeared to be a high

rate of speed turning off of Alma St. onto Meloche Road. The driver, a 19-year-old LaSalle man, was stopped and charged with stunt driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

The driver was allegedly travelling over 40 km/ hr more than the posted 60 km/hr speed limit. He faces an automatic 30-day license suspension and his vehicle impounded for 14 days.

Stunt driving is a newly amended offense under the Highway Traffic Act and a person may be charged with that offense if caught travelling 40 km/hr above the speed limit on a road with a posted speed limit of less than 80 km/hr. If convicted, the driver could face penalties of six demerit points, fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, six months in jail or a license suspension.

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

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EV Battery plant coming to Windsor-Essex Special to the RTT

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Stellantis N.V. and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have announced they have The Progressive Conservative executed binding, definitive agreements to establish the first large scale, do(PC) candidate in the June 2 promestic, electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Canada. The joint venvincial election is pledging to ture company will produce leading edge lithium-ion battery cells and modules bring “effective representation” to to meet a significant portion of Stellantis’ vehicle production requirements in the Essex riding, if elected.

North America.

Anthony Leardi is the ProgresThe announcement was made last Wednesday with the joint venture company sive Conservative candidate in the seeing an investment of over $5 billion CAD ($4.1 billion USD) to establish opriding of Essex and has 24 years erations, which will include an all-new battery manufacturing plant located in of experience concentrated mostly Windsor. on courtroom litigation.

Plant construction activities are scheduled to begin later this year with produc“I fought for my clients for 24 tion operations planned to launch in the first quarter of 2024.

The plant aims to have an annual production capacity in excess of 45 gigawatt years. Now I’m going to fight for hours (GWh) and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surthe taxpayers of Essex,” Leardi rounding areas. Each of the municipal, provincial and federal levels of the Canastated. dian government have agreed to fully support the successful operation of the joint Leardi says the number one priventure company. ority for Essex voters is the conAnthony Leardi is the Progressive Conservative With the battery manufacturing plant located in Windsor, Stellantis and LGES candidate in the riding of Essex for the June 2 struction of a new regional hospiprovincial election. He is running against Ron state they expect the plant to serve as a catalyst for the establishment of a strong tal.

LeClair (NDP), Manpreet Brar (Liberal), Frank battery supply chain in the region. Canada is committed to establishing a broad, “The Liberals made that promCausarano (Ontario Party), and Kevin Linfield local battery ecosystem by leveraging, among other things, its leadership in the ise 20 years ago and never deliv(None Of The Above Party). generation of electricity from renewable sources. ered,” he said. “It was in the 2021 Submitted photo “Our joint venture with LG Energy Solution is yet another stepping stone to budget and the NDP voted against achieving our aggressive electrification roadmap in the region aimed at hitting it. NDP activists tied up the location with two years of litigation. Only Doug 50% of battery electric vehicle sales in the US and Canada by the end of the deFord and the Progressive Conservative party want to build a new regional cade,” said Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO. “We are grateful to the Municipal, Prohospital. By voting Progressive Conservative, we can make that hospital hapvincial and Federal levels of government for their support and commitment to pen.” help position Canada as a North American leader in the production of electric Leardi says that training for skilled trades is also a priority for the riding. vehicle batteries.”

“Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative party are making it cheaper “Through this joint venture, LG Energy Solution will be able to position itself as and easier to get a skilled trade in Ontario. We dropped the fee for apprenticea critical player in building green energy value chains in the region,” said Youngship.

We are providing free training for electrical apprentices. We streamlined soo Kwon, CEO of LG Energy Solution. “Creating a joint venture battery manufacthe registration process from 60 to 10 days,” stated Leardi. “It’s all part of getturing company in Canada, recognized as one of the leading nations in renewable ting Ontario moving again.” energy resources, is key for LG Energy Solution as we aim to power more electric Expanding Highway 3 to four lanes is Leardi’s third priority. vehicles around the world.”

“The process is already underway. There are 1,500 trucks that leave Kings“Today’s announcement of a world leading facility to build electric vehicle batteries in Windsor is an investment in our workers, our communities and our fuville and Leamington every week,” he said. “They need to get to the 401 and ture. Partnerships like these are critical to creating new jobs and putting Canada they need to get to the border. Thousands of commuters use Highway 3 every on the cutting edge of the clean economy. By working together, we are creating day. Expanding Highway 3 is good for the economy and good for commuter thousands of new jobs, making a difference in the lives of people now and making safety.” sure that future generations have a clean environment to live in,” Prime Minister Leardi has a long history of political involvement. He served on AmherstJustin Trudeau added. burg town council from 2000 to 2006, first as a councillor (2000-03) and then Ontario Premier Doug Ford was also pleased. as deputy mayor (2003-06). He lives in Amherstburg with his wife Jackie and “Attracting this multi billion-dollar investment will secure Ontario’s place as a their three children Carmen, Miriam, and Andrew.

North American hub for building the cars and batteries of the future. As we se“Essex has been without effective representation for 10 years,” Leardi cure game-changing investments, we’re also connecting resources, industries and added. “We need someone who is professional and effective to represent the workers in northern Ontario with the manufacturing might of southern Ontario people of Essex. That’s why I am asking the people of Essex to vote for me.” to build up home-grown supply chains. Every region of Ontario will benefit with thousands of jobs being created and a stronger economy that works for everyone,” said Ford.

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“Sunshine List” reveals public sector salaries over $100,000 in 2021

By Ron Giofu

The public sector salary disclosure – a.k.a. “the Sunshine List” – has been revealed for 2021.

The list discloses all public sector employees who earned over $100,000 last year. In the Town of Amherstburg, there were 21 employees on the list, many of whom are no longer with the municipality.

Deputy Fire Chief Paul Acton earned $120,288.47 while chief building official Angelo Avolio’s 2021 salary was listed at $126,980.75. Sabrina Bilyk, who works as a health and safety co-ordinator in the human resources department, earned $100,428.54 last year while district fire chief Andrew Challans’ 2021 salary was $154,285.45. Manager of roads and fleet Eric Chamberlain earned $121,830.47 while former manager of recreation services Rick Daly had a 2021 salary of $103,780.78.

District fire chief Jason Durocher’s 2021 salary was $152,190.42 while the former manager of planning services, Frank Gerardo, had a salary of $111,265.79 last year.

Director of engineering and infrastructure services Antonietta Giofu made $153,945.05, manager of engineering Todd Hewitt earned $123,490.04 and former director of corporate services Cheryl Horrobin made $122,488.26 in 2021.

Supervisor of revenue Elke LeBlanc earned $100,284.23 last year while manager of information technology Jordan Long earned $102,198.63.

Former CAO John Miceli’s 2021 salary was listed at $176,931.75 while fire chief Bruce Montone earned $154,644.10 last year. Former manager of human resources Michelle Rose earned $101,863.21 last year while manager of tourism and culture Anne Rota’s 2021 salary came in at $101,831.26.

Former treasurer Justin Rousseau earned $124,281 last year while deputy chief building official Robert Unis earned $110,986.66. District fire chiefs Randy Wismer and Richard Wismer earned $149,018.18 and $148,302.08 respectively last year.

There were 84 employees of the County of Essex on the public sector salary disclosure list for 2021. Many of the county’s list are employees of Essex-Windsor EMS, including primary care paramedics Tammy Allen and John Andrukonis, who earned $103,250.64 and $110.421.03 respectively. Vulnerable patient navigator Shawn Arrand earned $105,252.72, district EMS chief Dawn Arsenault earned $120,757.93, primary care paramedic Michael Awad $103,124.83 earned

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Registered nurse Carol Barrette earned $104,747.25 last year while manager of budget and administration Paula Beattie’s 2021 salary was listed as $126,346.03.

Vulnerable patient navigator Holly Beck’s salary last year was $102,444.17 while manager of manager of transportation planning and development Jerry Behl earned $106,732.12 last year. Manager of planning services Rebecca Belanger earned $126,674.81 last year while advanced care paramedic Brandon Bellehumeur earned $102,633.96. Primary care paramedic Mary Lou Beneteau and advanced care paramedic Adrien Bezaire earned $122,026.38 and $102,078.92 respectively.

Director of council and community services/clerk Mary Birch made $171,400.69 last year. EMS District Chief Tyson Brohman earned $132,091.03 last year while Sun Parlour Home administrator Jayne Brooks Keller earned $193,445.84. Manager of construction and design Peter Bziuk earned $127,303.12.

Justin Campeau, Hannah Chevelier and John Conlon, all EMS district chiefs, earned $122,601.92, $103,602.10 and $110,182.34 respectively last year.

Human resources consultant Micheline Cornellier earned $103,602.10, road maintenance supervisor Roger Demars made $102, 196.63 while primary care paramedics Christopher Deschaine, Luca Distefano and Matthew Dowhan earned $102,324.93, $103,840.40 and $110,973.35 respectively.

EMS district chief Ziad Fatallah earned $133,580.02 last year while primary care paramedic earned $103,096.05. Primary care paramedic Patrick Fields earned $103,096.05.

County CAO Mike Galloway earned $174,968.31 last year while network administrator Jim Gignac earned $110,061.47 last year. Manager of food and nutrition services Maria Gomer earned $116,040.28 while EMS deputy chief Christopher Grant made $140,284.23 last year. Registered nurses Stephanie Grass and Kim Hodgson earned $110,979.49 and $118,583.94 respectively in 2021.

Primary care paramedics Melissa Hopkins ($101,004.72), Brad Humber ($100,037.25) and Robert Injic ($115,163.19) also made the list as did EMS district chiefs David Jacobs ($136,531.20) and Michael Jacobs ($133,707.38).

Primary care paramedic Nicholas Jovanovic earned $106,260.91 last year while HR consultant Barb Kane made $108,633.94.

EMS chief Bruce Krauter earned $181,293.39 in 2021 while road maintenance supervisor Donald Kraynack earned $101,657.44. Road maintenance supervisor Jeremy Krueger earned $108,459.58 last year.

EMS deputy chief Justin Lammers made $142,089.22 last year while EMS district chief Trevor Lee earned $102,064.95 last year. Deputy chief Ryan Lemay yearned $138,237.39.

Retired CAO Rob Maisonville’s 2021 salary was listed at $130,051.17 while registered nurse Kristine Malott earned $103,456.90. Advanced care paramedic Shawn May earned $101,132.56 in 2021 while EMS district chief Denis McFarlane had a 2021 sal-

ary of $126,366.58. Assistant director of nursing Laura McKee earned $103,725.43 last year while manager of accounting/deputy treasurer Heidi McLeod earned $103,077.09 last year.

Registered nurse Jennifer Mee earned $101,198.55, primary care paramedic Joseph Mollica earned $101,207.50 last year and registered nurse Nancy Morand earned $101.789.24 in 2021. EMS district chief Mechelle Murphy earned $138,173.76 last year while director of infrastructure services Jane Mustac made $168,232.79. Equipment manager supervisor Joel Musyj’s 2021 salary was $104,127.78.

Manager of maintenance operations Kenneth Newman earned $135,964.69 while Andrew Peters, an advanced care paramedic, earned $103,130.34. Registered nurse Kendra Powell made $122,867.15 last year while Sun Parlour Home director of nursing Carlee Pretli earned $143,612.77. EMS captain Slawomir Pulcer earned $124,750.77 in 2021.

Renee Renaud and Brittany Roach, both assistant directors of nursing, earned $105,214.57 and $104.922.74 respectively last year.

Advanced care paramedic Gerald Seguin earned $104,922.74, EMS captain Stacey-Lyn Sheply earned $110,639.01, primary care paramedic Michael Sherwood earned $108,920.09, primary care paramedic Stephanie Simetic made $106,941.50 and primary care paramedic Dino Soulliere earned $113,050.29 last year.

Kevin Soulliere, the manager of building services at the Sun Parlour Home, earned $130,024.86 last year while IT manager Wendy St. Amour earned $101,626.19.

Advanced care paramedic Richard St. Pierre earned $106,578.89 while EMS manager of administration Debbie Strajnic earned $121,338.72 last year. EMS district chief Paul Stromme earned $121,289.85 last year while supervisor of signals and facilities Aaron Swartz earned $101,215.11. Primary care paramedic Tim Taggart earned $103, 864.46 last year while Donald Theriault, a primary care paramedic earned $118,977,49.

Primary care paramedic Iuliana Tibianu earned $102,880.30 while EMS captain Ljubisa Trpkovski earned $100,208.71. Primary care paramedics Jacob Vincent and Arnold Wenzler earned $116,141.29 and $102,509.11 respectively. Director of finance/treasurer Sandra Zwiers earned $176,789.74 last year.

In addition to Amherstburg’s 21 people on the list and Essex County’s 84, LaSalle had 64 people on the list including several police officers, Leamington had 26, Essex had 21, Tecumseh and Lakeshore each had 19 while Kingsville had 11.

A number of local principals, vice principals and teachers made the list. Anderdon Public School principal James Cowper earned $128,178 while Amherstburg Public School principal Kris Marentette earned $105,354.93. Malden Central Public School principal Adrienne Reaume made $115,668.60 last year.

General Amherst High School principal Melissa DeBruyne earned $136,080.40 last year while St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School principal Laura Beltran earned $121,637.97.

St. Joseph School principal Linda DiPasquale earned $127,196.80 last year while Stella Maris School principal Tania Sorge earned $127,258.40 in 2021.

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Members Exhibit now on display at The Gibson Gallery

By Ron Giofu

A popular exhibit has returned to the Gibson Gallery.

The gallery’s “Members’ Exhibit” has opened and runs through April 3. According to student employee Emma Fleming, there are about 30 artists represented with the exhibit featuring work from a variety of different mediums including painting, woodworking, pottery, crafts, needlepoint and other methods.

“They are all local artists and members of the gallery,” said Fleming. “It’s a really good show this year.”

The call was put out to the membership and an increased number of them participated, some likely showing what they have been working on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fleming indicated not only artists coming by the gallery, but the artists’ families and members of the general public have been stopping by to view the work.

“It seems everyone is anxious to get out and about and to see some art,” said Fleming. “I think we’ve had more people come out as compared to previous years.”

Fleming added she has seen some familiar faces return to the Gibson Gallery while others are new to the gallery.

“It’s exciting to see,” she said.

For Fleming, it’s the first time she has been able to work at the Gibson Gallery in the spring. Her first experience in trying to work in the spring was in 2020, but that lasted only two days before the pandemic hit.

“It’s been really nice,” said Fleming. “The children’s classes are starting back up. I’ve never taught in the spring before. I think we have a lot of students anxious for our art classes.”

Fleming pointed out there were some courses offered last fall and is happy to see children’s classes back starting this weekend. There are also new items in the artisan gift shop, she added.

The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St.

Above - Emma Fleming, a student staff member at The Gibson Gallery, stands with some of the art featured as part of the Members’ Exhibit. The exhibit will run through April 3.

Right - A sample of some of the art featured as part of the Gibson Gallery’s Member Exhibit is pictured. Over 30 artists participated in this year’s exhibit.

The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Their current hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 519-7362826, visit www.gibsonartgallery.com or follow them on their social media pages at www.facebook.com/ gibsongallery or www.twitter.com/ARTAmherstburg.

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“March On Meals” highlights work being done by Meals on Wheels program

By Ron Giofu

The work that is done by Meals on Wheels volunteers was highlighted last week morning as part of a national initiative.

The “March On Meals” campaign was held last Wednesday with the local program being part of it. Meals on Wheels is offered locally through Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) with volunteers joined by local dignitaries and community leaders last week to help promote the program, with meals being served in each of the areas ACS serves including Amherstburg, LaSalle, Harrow and McGregor.

Linda Lowe (left) had some special visitors as she received her Meals on Wheels delivery last Those who receive Meals on Wheels say it is a valuable program. Amherstburg Wednesday from volunteer Bev Bondy. Staff Sgt. Lisa Cheney and ACS executive director Kathy resident Linda Lowe said she has been receiving meals “off and on” for the past DiBartolomeo were also on hand as part of the “March On Meals” initiative to raise awareness of the program. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu five or six years.

“It saves me having to cook,” she said. “They are good meals. A lot of seniors have the same problem. You are cooking for just yourself. It’s boring.”

Lowe added the meals are nutritious and allow her to eat healthy.

She gets both lunches and dinners from Meals on Wheels and enjoys a friendly relationship with her Meals on Wheels delivery person, Bev Bondy.

“This one is perfect,” Lowe said of Bondy. “The ones that are delivering (the meals) are really good.”

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“It’s something I’m thinking about getting into when I’m in retirement.”

Cheney stated that she enjoyed being out with the volunteers and seeing how Meals on Wheels makes a difference in people’s lives.

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Fox Glen Golf Club being turned into Coachwood Golf & Country Club

By Ron Giofu

A well-known golf course in McGregor has a new owner and a new name.

Dan Crosby has assumed ownership of what was formerly known as Fox Glen Golf Club, and it is now being renamed Coachwood Golf & Country Club. The golf course and its facilities are being updated, with the grand opening planned for April 4, weather permitting.

“We’re updating everything,” he said. “We’re giving everything a modern look.”

The clubhouse and banquet facilities are getting a new look with older carpeting being removed and a new, updated look given to the interior of the facility.

“We’re going to liven it up here,” he said. “We want to see weddings and see people get excited about having their weddings and events here.”

Also in the plans are entertainment during the week, he noted.

There is a new executive chef and a new superintendent, Crosby added.

He said the food is “outrageously good” and the superintendent will use his experience to improve the golf course and make it one of the top tier courses in the area. Drainage has been an issue, he noted, but that is some of the work that is planned for improvement.

“We want to make it a staple of the community here,” said Crosby.

Updates are being done both inside and outside with the effort being to have them completed by the time the course opens for the season, under the new name. Crosby said he hopes to leverage all of the opportunities that exist at Coachwood Golf & Country Club, including taking advantage of the fastgrowing 18-34 demographic and the growth of women in the sport.

The clubhouse and banquet facilities are one of the things being upgraded by new Coachwood Golf & Country Club owner Dan Crosby. The former Fox Glen Golf Club will see upgrades to the course and to the indoor facilities. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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“I want this to be in the top tier of courses around the area,” said Crosby, who owns a real estate investment firm known as Coachwood Capital.

Crosby said he originally didn’t envision owning a golf course but now that he does, he is honoured for the opportunity. He believes the facility has “good bones” and is excited to develop it further.

“I’m getting a lot of good feedback,” he said. “A lot of people are really excited to see the new trajectory of what Coachwood is going to be able to offer.”

There have been some concerns regarding the new membership structure, but Crosby said members are starting to come back on the new structure and are now getting excited about it. He said there are those that may not like change but “for progress, you need change.”

Crosby gave a rough estimate that upgrades will cost “at least a couple hundred thousand dollars” but there are still costs being finalized. He added there is also a short-stay option for golfer and event-goers that will be offered, with either two or four beds in the plans. It will be similar to an AirBNB, he envisioned.

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Essex County council chooses regional approach for organics waste collection

By Ron Giofu Essex County council will pursue a regional approach for collection and processing of organic waste though there are a couple of municipalities with questions.

After almost one hour of debate at their most recent meeting, county council voted that it would participate in a regional solution for the collection and processing of organic waste material from urban settlement areas, at a minimum, as part of the short-term processing contract commencing January 1, 2025, or immediately upon the expiration of a municipality’s existing waste collection contract, whichever is later.”

Director of council services/clerk Mary Birch said she had their solicitor David Sundin look at their waste pickup agreement and whether organic waste fell into that, as well as whether it fell in the jurisdiction of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority. She added there was a need to find out which councils would participate and Amherstburg, LaSalle, Tecumseh, Lakeshore and Leamington indicated a regional response was the preferred option.

Essex simply received the EWSWA report and Kingsville did not wish to participate in a short-term service contract.

Director of financial services Sandra Zwiers called it “a significant undertaking for the region” and believed a regional approach could lead to economies of scale. She added a regional approach of organics “is the environmentally right thing to do” and aligns with the county’s regional energy plan.

“A more fulsome participation is going to realize greater potential savings for everyone,” said Zwiers.

Investigating a regional garbage collection approach was also recommended, Zwiers added, which was a request from LaSalle.

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald said “I was ashamed of us” when learning they are behind other areas regarding organic waste recycling. She said there are climate emergency measures for home upgrades, but that’s only

available to those “with a solid income.”

“The idea of organics applies to everyone. It’s doing your piece no matter what your income is, no matter what your education level is. It’s all of us doing our part,” she said. “To me, because we all signed that climate emergency declaration, I feel this is putting our money where our mouth is or our mouth where our money is.”

MacDonald added she feels a regional approach is something that is needed.

She believed each municipality would pay the same price and it would be efficient and good for the community.

“It’s just better for everyone. I feel strongly about this,” said MacDonald.

MacDonald said this issue is where county council can show it is “wearing its county hat” and show they are doing something for the greater good.

“It will be our legacy for the future,” she added.

LaSalle Mayor Marc Bondy agreed with MacDonald, believing a regional approach is “better for us as a region.”

Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche also agreed with MacDonald, calling it “a good regional initiative” and said there have been issues that Amherstburg doesn’t directly benefit from but support because it’s for the benefit of the county.

“This is no different. This is to the betterment of the county and the environment. We need to look at it from a county approach, put our county hat on, and support it that way,” said Leo. Essex Mayor Richard Meloche said comments about unification are great, but the dollars allocated to each municipality are not county expenses.

“If this organic food program was entirely through the county, and collected as a county-wide taxation rather than being charged back is what I hear is going to happen, right now Essex is not in a position that they can pay for the amount of money that we’ve been told we’ll have to pay,” he said.

Richard said Essex would rather save money and “pay it when we have to pay it” rather than doing so “in advance.”

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questions over jurisdictions and procedures. He wonders if there is language to upload lower tier responsibilities to an upper tier of government and that raises a legal question.

“I think there’s a lot more questions than answers in the report being offered today,” said Santos, adding his municipality believes the motion is “premature” at this stage.

Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said he was hoping they would all agree on this issue.

“I think what’s being missed is we’re all in on it because of the nature of the business,” said DiCarlo. “The business is waste whether the waste is recycled or not. Everyone’s rates are affected by what goes in and what doesn’t go in the landfill.”

DiCarlo stated redirecting organics, much like standard recycling, will direct items away from the landfill and impact all municipalities’ tipping fees.

“There’s going to be a cost and an effect regardless of what the decision is.

The goal is to keep everyone consistent by having everyone in on that model,” he said.

DiCarlo, the vice chair of the EssexWindsor Solid Waste Authority, said the matter has been approached from environmental and cost perspectives as well as the cost of not doing it.

“I don’t know what else we can offer

other than, I guess, in the future if the province does an all-out ban and everyone is in whether we want to or not,” he said.

Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain said “we have to stay united on this” and not all issues benefit each municipality.

He said more is achieved if the county works together.

Warden Gary McNamara wanted municipalities to “look at the bigger picture” and said organics is the greatest contributor to greenhouse gas. He added organics “can be a money generator” and that emerging technologies could capture methane gas and use it as renewable gas.

“The synergies are much better in a bigger package,” he said, adding they need to look at partnerships as well.

“No matter what, it’s going to cost us.”

McNamara added he would be shocked if each municipality took a survey about people wanting organic waste recycling and the results were less than 50 per cent positive.

“We have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint, and this is an absolute golden opportunity for us to do this, to reduce the production of methane gas and landfills do generate a lot.

We know that,” said McNamara. “I would like to see us move forward on a regional approach.”

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ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo pointed out there are about 75 people who volunteer locally for Meals on Wheels with approximately 120 meals served per day. She believed the March On Meals event went well and provided some good exposure for the program. It was a province-wide initiative, she added.

“Thank you to everyone that participated to deliver and help spread awareness,” said DiBartolomeo.

DiBartolomeo said ACS is grateful to the volunteers for their efforts.

“The volunteers are a very important part of this program,” she stated.

Meals on Wheels helps people who otherwise

would have difficulty providing for themselves, noting it isn’t just for seniors but for any age if a person is experiencing some difficulties in their lives. She said it can be a short-term or long-term arrangement.

Meals are $7.25 each and DiBartolomeo said invoices are sent out monthly and meals can be paid for at once.

ACS offers a variety of other programs and services and are now available to offer new programming now that COVID-19 health restrictions are being relaxed.

“We have some really exciting programming,” said DiBartolomeo.

For more information on Meals on Wheels or other programs ACS offers, please call 519-736-5471 or visit www.amherstburg-cs.com.

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Amherstburg Stars U11 hockey team qualify for OMHA tournament

By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Stars U11 travel team are headed to the OMHA championships.

The Stars will be playing in the tournament that will be held the first weekend in April in Whitby. It is a group that has seen many of the players play together for about six years now and they’ve come together at the right time.

Head coach Jeff Lawrenson said this year’s season started last August with skating and dryland training and now they have developed into a strong team.

“It’s just snowballed,” he said. “We’ve got a good group of kids. We have developed into a good team.

We like playing with each other and playing for each other.”

The U11 Stars have played in two tournaments this year and reached the semi-finals in both. In the playdown round-robin, they ended up playing Southpoint in the final with the trip to the OMHA tournament on the line. It was the third important game they played during playdowns.

Before a crowd of raucous parents and supporters at the Libro Centre March 9, Amherstburg won 4-3.

“Everyone is super-excited,” said Lawrenson. “We had three must-win games just to get to this point.”

Lawrenson said the players bought into the team concept and their hard work is paying off.

“What it comes down to is they bought into the system at the end of the year,” said Lawrenson, who coaches the team with Dan Hansen, Adam Armaly, Ryan Allison and manager Lou Rainville.

Players include Braden Armaly, Jaxson Laforet, Griffin Hansen, Ty Crawford, Preston Lanoue, Kyle Wood, Dallas Dumouchelle, Lucas Lawrenson, Cage Rainville, Jack Allison, Luke Mailloux, Brayden Halliday, Keith Bezaire, Oliver MacDonald, Nicholas Pontini and Landen Lucier.

The Amherstburg Stars celebrate advancing out of their region and qualifying for the OMHA championships in Whitby.

The provincial tournament is April 1-3. Submitted photo

Cage Rainville said they are looking forward to the OMHA tournament.

“It’s good. It’s the first year we can actually go.

COVID shut us down last year,” said Rainville.

When they beat Southpoint to earn the right to advance from the region to the OMHA tournament, Raiville said the team was pumped.

“Everyone threw their gloves on the ice. It’s like the NHL when you win the Stanley Cup,” said Rainville.

Rainville added they are one of eight teams in the tournament and looking forward to playing against the other top teams from across the province.

“Every game, everyone is ready to play,” said

Rainville.

Dumouchelle added they are looking forward to heading to Whitby.

“I felt happy and excited,” he said of the reaction to the March 9 win over Southpoint.

The OMHA tournament is the biggest thing he has experienced thus far playing hockey and there are some nerves to go along with the excitement. He said they are working hard in practice.

Dumouchelle said he believes in his teammates, something he has done from the beginning.

“I had a good feeling right from the start (of the season),” he said.

General Amherst girls play well in quarterfinal playoff game Submitted by coach Dan Pettypiece The General Amherst girls hockey team travelled to Essex to play a very strong Red Raider team last Tuesday (March 22). Before the game we reminded our players that if they gave above average effort that they could surprise the Essex team that was expected to win.

We talked about adversity and how we have battled through this season and through the last two years with the COVID-19 pandemic.

We talked about how proud we were of the effort this team has shown in every game. The coaches reminded them that they would have to put up a mammoth defensive effort and be patient for their chances to score.

We played a very good first period with several chances to score but it finished 0-0. The second period we

had a couple defensive breakdowns and Essex was able to pop in three goals but not without getting some more chances of our own.

There were no signs of quit in this team. The third period was our best of the season. We outplayed Essex throughout the period and with about four minutes to go in the period, Skylar Dion scored and was able to solve the solid goaltending of the Essex goalie.

We pulled our goalie for an extra attacker with about two minutes to go and put tremendous pressure on a stunned Essex team. We hit posts, missed wide open nets, but the hockey gods weren’t on our side this day. The game finished 3-1 and our season had come to an end.

After the game the coaches told the players that were unbelievably proud to witness such a great effort.

I told them that I had been a part of many great games in Amherst girls hockey history but that this game will be in my memories as one of the best. I told them that it had been an honour and a privilege to be on the bench with this team this season.

One of the sad parts of coaching the girl’s hockey team at Amherst is I have to say goodbye to our Grade 12 every year. It’s so cool watching them come into Grade 9, a little shy and timid and sometimes lacking confidence but then watching them grow up to be confident young ladies as they graduate from the program. The coaches would like to wish Sam Connell, Layne Sinasac, Cassidy Atkinson, and Chelsea White all the best with all their future goals and dreams. Now get out there use all that “Bulldog” heart and tenacity and conquer the world.

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Connor Thornton brings the puck into the L’Essor zone during last Tuesday’s WECSSAA playoff game.

Thornton and his General Amherst teammates lost to L’Essor 4-3. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will never be short on ideas, but you may need to figure out what is worthy of your energy. You can’t focus your attention on a million projects without help.

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Cam Russell circles the L’Essor net during WECSSAA playoff action last Tuesday at the Libro Centre.

The General Amherst Bulldogs were eliminated after a 4-3 loss. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Bulldogs eliminated from WECSSAA boys hockey playoffs

By Ron Giofu The season is over for the General Amherst boys hockey team.

The Bulldogs faced off against L’Essor in the WECSSAA “A/AA” quarterfinals last Tuesday afternoon at the Libro Centre and came up just short, losing a 4-3 decision. L’Essor led 2-1 after one period with Lukas Boudreau and Marcus Levesque scoring for the visitors and Connor Thornton for the Bulldogs.

After a scoreless second period, the Bulldogs surged ahead with a pair of quick goals early in the third period. Carter Prieur and Hayden Bondy put General Amherst up 3-2 but L’Essor responded with two goals of their own off the sticks of Boudreau and Jake Goudreault.

“I think we came out pretty strong and played a pretty good game,” said Thornton. “They ended up coming back. It was pretty disappointing.”

Thornton added they were fired up coming out for the third period and scored two goals, but “we just fell short.”

Bondy added they could have worked harder battling for the pucks against L’Essor but was happy with the season overall.

“It was a great, fun season,” said Bondy. “I wish we could play more.”

Thornton agreed, also calling it “a really fun season.”

Bulldogs head coach Glen Holden said it was a game that went back-and-forth.

“L’Essor has a good hockey team,” said Holden. “They won a few more battles than we did and that led to the end result.”

Holden said he couldn’t complain about the Bulldogs’ willingness to compete.

“Unfortunately, the bounces didn’t go our way today,” he said. “(L’Essor) unfortunately took advantage of a bounce and the puck ended up in our net.”

The teams battled in a one-goal game earlier in the season, a 3-2 General Amherst win Feb. 22, so Holden expected a tight game.

“We knew it wasn’t going to be an easy game,” said Holden.

General Amherst will lose ten players after this season, but Holden noted there is “a pretty solid core” coming back next year as North Star Wolves. There are also talented Grade 10 players expected to step into roles on next year’s team, Holden pointed out.

“Considering we had to deal with the COVID situation, I’m glad our group got to play as a team and enjoy some of the high school experience,” he said of this year’s team.

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Remember what I told you, time is your most precious resource, live every day like it might be your last and strive to be happy in your life. I would also like to thank our teacher sponsor Stephanie Mongeau. I constantly remind our players year after year that without our dedicated teachers at Amherst there would be no extra curricular activities at the school. I have been blessed to have some great teachers to work with over the years and Stephanie has been great with this team.

I’d also like to thank our coaches Bill Atkinson and Drew Coulson for all their time and effort this season.

This has never been a one-person effort coaching this team and I appreciate everything that you have done to make their high school hockey experience better. I would also like to thank Drew and his company Coulson Design-Build Inc. for his generous sponsorship of this team to help keep costs down for the players.

So, with the season ending there is just one more sad realization I must deal with. We all realized that Tuesday March 22, 2022, was the last game in the history of the Amherst girls hockey program. We are so proud of how this team played to commemorate the event and how they never quit on themselves or their team. I have so many great memories of the last 13 years, but that game will be right up there with the best. I’ve witnessed this program at the lowest of lows and then climb the highest mountains. This program has been through tragedy in the beginning with the tragic loss of the driving force behind getting a girls hockey team at Amherst, Corey Meloche. I witnessed crazy seven and five overtime period victories that qualified us to go to OFSSAA, I watched a team play their final two games in a London tournament without a goalie after ours got injured and couldn’t play. These memories are etched in my mind forever and I will never forget the history of the program and the school.

I will always be “Bulldog Proud” as we move to the new era of the “North Star Wolves.” It will be a time to start a whole new history with lots of great memories.

Until next season see you around the rink.

Lady Gens clinch first place in WECSSAA senior girls volleyball regular season

By Ron Giofu The General Amherst Lady Gens have clinched first place in the WECSSAA Group 1 senior girls volleyball season and hope to keep their roll going into the playoffs.

The Lady Gens hosted their archrivals, the St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats, last Wednesday night and improved to 5-0 on the season with a 25-22, 25-23 and 25-9 victory. Through their first five matches, the Lady Gens have won all 15 sets, though that was in jeopardy at points versus Villanova.

After a back-and-forth first game, General Amherst was able to pull away and win the first set. Their streak of winning consecutive sets looked to be in trouble in the second set, as the Lady Gens trailed 21-14 at one point. However, they came back and managed to edge the Wildcats.

The third set saw the Lady Gens play better and they cruised to victory.

“I thought we played really sloppy in the first half of the first and second sets,” said Lady Gens head coach Jeff Miller. “We were able to get more consistent.”

Miller said their play improved, they served better and they locked down defensively. He noted there is a lot of youth with this year’s Lady Gens’ team.

“It’s all new kids. We’ve got a lot of kids playing in different spots,” he stated.

Without a SWOSSAA or OFSAA to play for due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic health restrictions, Miller said they are trying to finish first in WECSSAA Group 1, which features some of the top teams in the Windsor-Essex County area. He noted they haven’t had the opportunity to play in tournaments either this season.

“I thought we could have played much better,” he said after the Villanova match. “I’m glad we were able to find a way to win despite not playing great.”

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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

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Tax receipts provided. For information, visit www.bryerswoodyouthcamp.com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@ bryerswood.com.

THE HOUSE YOUTH CENTRE PROGRAMS - The House Youth Centre has shifted its operations online for the time being. Grade 9-12 peer mentoring is online, the Embrace group is online as is the Alumni group. Dropin, art therapy, Tutoring Tuesdays and office hours are on temporary hiatus.

For info, e-mail program director Natalyn Brouillard at natalyn@ houseyouthcentre.com or board@ houseyouthcentre.com.

AMHERSTBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES - Located at 320 Richmond St., 519-736-5471. 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!

GOLDEN AGE CLUB - The Fort Malden Golden Age Centre has returned to its usual schedule at the Libro Centre. Monday pepper, Tuesday euchre; Wednesday bridge, Thursday line dancing and cribbage and Friday pepper and bingo. Starts daily at 12:30 p.m. All welcome. For info, call 519736-6188.

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The Lady Gens finished the regular season Tuesday night in LaSalle against the Sandwich Sabres, in a match played after this issue of the River Town Times went to press. They will then have a bye in the playoffs where they will either play Villanova or Sandwich once more.

“We might have to play Villanova again,” said Miller. “We know we are going to have to have a rematch against them or Sandwich in the semi-finals.”

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General Amherst’s Afften Essenpreis (8) keeps her eyes on the ball during WECSSAA Group 1 senior girls volleyball action last Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Gens clinched first place in the regular season standings by sweeping Villanova in three straight sets.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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