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Support for Ukraine shown in Amherstburg

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BY RON GIOFU Father Tom Hrywna (centre) raises the Ukrainian flag at Belle Vue Friday morning surrounded by members of the Belle Vue Conservancy and other supporters. Belle Vue served as the home of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church from 1962-2000. From left: Meg Reiner, Michael Prue, Belle Vue Conservancy president Shirley Curson-Prue, Debra Honor, Father Hrywna, Robert Honor, Kyle Kordysz (back), Bonnie Deslippe (front) and David Orpana.

By Ron Giofu Support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people has been coming in from across the region and the world, including support in Amherstburg.

In a show of support for Ukraine since the European nation was attacked by Russia, the Belle Vue Conservancy arranged for a Ukrainian flag to be flown outside the historic Belle Vue mansion on Dalhousie St. Father Tom Hrywna from St. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church helped raise the flag last Friday morning with several members of the conservancy on hand.

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Belle Vue housed St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church from 1962-2000.

“The support for Ukraine from the Windsor-Essex County community has been overwhelming in a good way,” said Father Hrywna.

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church was not just for the Amherstburg community, he added, but a church for the entire area and picnics and other events were held at Belle Vue during the church’s time there.

“Belle Vue means a lot to the Ukrainian community in Windsor-Essex County,” said Father Hrywna.

Many in the community of St. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church have memories of Belle

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“We have parishioners who had to flee after World War II,” he said.

Father Hrywna added their homeland was attacked by its neighbour without provocation and to see people from around the world as well as the local area rally to their support has been a source of comfort for them.

“It’s very emotional and very reassuring to see the Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians come together and support Ukraine,” he said.

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County remuneration report released detailing earnings of politicians, committee members

$15,393.63 while LaSalle Mayor Marc Bondy’s total was $15,107.76. Tecumseh The County of Essex has released its Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti’s remuneraremuneration report for 2021. tion last year totalled $15,099.91.

The county paid out a total of Kingsville Deputy Mayor Gord $299,053.21 to the fourteen members of Queen’s remuneration total for 2021 was Essex County council last year. In addi- $15,067.75. tion to their salaries for being members Richard Meloche, who was the depuof county council, other earnings and ty mayor of Essex last year, saw his rereimbursements were for such things muneration figure be $14,572. Meloche as indemnities, mileage, and conference became mayor of Essex earlier this year expenses. There were no out-of-town after the resignation of Larry Snively. meeting expenses this year for any of Snively had a total amount of $13,690.98 them, nor were there any association as his remuneration last year. meetings listed.

Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo’s Warden Gary McNamara’s total re- total 2021 remuneration was listed at muneration for 2021 was $102,813.09. $14,460 while Amherstburg Deputy That includes his salary as warden Mayor Leo Meloche’s total came in at of $87,891.72. Deputy Warden Nel- $14,343.49. son Santos’ remuneration last year toLeamington Deputy Mayor Larry Vertalled $19,167.88, with his salary being beke had a total amount of $14,314.33 at$15,274.44. tributed to him last year. LaSalle Deputy McNamara and Santos are the mayors Mayor Crystal Meloche was the lowest, of Tecumseh and Kingsville respectively. with her figure being her county council All other members of Essex County salary of $12,482.52 and no additional council earned salaries of $12,482.52 in expenses or earnings.

2021. Total remuneration varied due to Essex Councillor Morley Bowman differences in their other expenses such and LaSalle Councillor Mark Carrick ocas conferences and indemnities. Lake- casionally filled in for one of their mushore Deputy Mayor Tracey Bailey’s to- nicipality’s elected officials with Bowtal remuneration was $16,436.53 while man and Carrick having remuneration Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain’s amount figures of $1,177.13 and $582.73 respectotalled $16,103.15. tively.

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Police investigating suspicious person report The Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male party in a suspicious person investigation.

Police say patrol officers responded to a report of a suspicious person call last Monday (Feb. 28) after receiving information that an unknown male approached a seven-year-old girl and enticed her to join him by offering her candy. The male was in the company of a young boy at the time, police add.

The young girl declined and immediately reported the incident to her mother.

Police say she credits her reaction to learning about strangers in school.

The incident occurred in the area of Crownridge Boulevard and Thorn Ridge Crescent at approximately 3:40 p.m. Monday The males left the area on foot eastbound on Crownridge Boulevard towards the park.

The male is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, approximately 5’8”, skinny build, was wearing a blue sweater with hood.

Police are requesting anyone in the area of Crownridge Boulevard and Thorn Ridge Crescent with video surveillance or dash cams to check their footage for any possible evidence.

The Windsor Police Service would like to remind parents to speak with their children about personal safety. Tips and resources can be found at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection online.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Amherstburg Detachment CID at 519-736-8559 ext. 230, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

ATV crash Windsor Police Service-Amherstburg patrol officers responded to an ATV accident in the 5900 block of Concession 5 North. It was reported Feb. 27 at 12:30 a.m.

Police say the incident happened in a field and resulted in a 24-year-old male and 19-year-old female being transported to hospital with injuries, which were determined to be non-life-threatening once at the hospital.

The investigation is continuing.

Accidents Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment patrol officers responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Thomas Road. A single vehicle had struck a deer causing significant damage. It was reported Feb. 20 at approximately 11:30 a.m.

There were no charges. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident, police add.

•Windsor Police Service-Amherstburg patrol officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Creek Road near Meloche Road Feb. 26 around 11 p.m. The male driver was observed allegedly attempting to leave the scene but was soon located.

Police say the vehicle sustained major damage as a result, but there were no injuries.

The driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation.

•Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg patrol officer responded to a local body shop for the report of a previous motor vehicle collision March 1 at roughly 2:30 p.m.

Police say investigation revealed that it had occurred at the intersection of King St. and Gore St. resulting in minor damage and no injuries. A 77-year-old male was charged with careless driving.

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

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Playgrounds should see equipment reinstalled this year, administration says

By Ron Giofu Two local parks are minus playground equipment but town administration is pledging that this won’t be a long-term issue for those areas of Amherstburg.

Councillor Don McArthur noted crews went in and ripped out playground equipment at Jack Purdie Park and Briar Ridge Park.

“I’m sure that was shocking to a lot of people who don’t follow council as closely as some others,” said McArthur.

“We had a third-party report that said we had to rip them out of the ground.

We’ve known this for over a year.”

McArthur said it has been a process that has been going on for over a year, including a motion to replace the equipment with money pulled from general reserves, and to begin public consultation.

“Then, a week before the budget, we had a talk about deferring it and we were going to talk about it at budget time but we didn’t,” he said. “I know the public consultation has closed and that’s great that’s we have that out of the way and know what the community wants in each of those playgrounds but as someone pointed out to me in an e-mail today, when is the shovel going to hit the ground?”

McArthur wanted to know the status of the situation and was concerned about kids losing a season.

“We need to move forward on both

of those playgrounds,” he said.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said he recalled funding being allocated to playground equipment but deferred to director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon.

“The intention is to move forward with an RFP (request for proposals) to engage a consultant for the design/ build of both Briar Ridge and Jack Purdie Park,” Baillargeon said, noting it was a $550,000 cost.

Baillargeon said the intention is to have equipment re-installed in both parks in 2022.

Town council shifted the conversation to reserves and what they are used for.

Councillor Peter Courtney addressed the reserves and what they are called, mentioning a “capital – new” reserve that was funding that had been previously set aside for the proposed Great Places, Great Spaces grant application that ended up not being approved by senior levels of government.

“It is in base budget now. Now that it’s in there, let’s put it to where it needs to go,” said Courtney. “We’ve got millions upon millions of dollars that’s going to be needed for our green spaces.”

Courtney said he would be willing to do away with that reserve and have funding go into the parks reserve.

“This is too vague of a reserve account for me,” he said.

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Playground equipment has been removed from Jack Purdie Park (pictured here) along with Briar Ridge Park, Warren Mickle Park and Malden Centre Park. Administration pledges that equipment should be reinstalled in Jack Purdie Park and Briar Ridge Park this year. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

suggested a meeting or discussion to simply address reserves.

“Do we need to have to have a meeting that provides more clarity on the subject of reserves?” Meloche asked. He said property sales have been done, such as land at the Amherstburg Community Hub, the 15-acre portion of H. Murray Smith Centennial Park where North Star High School is being built and the former boxing club/Scout Hall location with money being placed in reserve accounts.

Meloche said he was “leery” about

eliminating one reserve until he understood “the background behind it all.”

CAO Peter Simmons said he had conversations with the finance department and he said the topic of reserves was raised and more information is anticipated to come before town council in the spring.

Baillargeon said she plans on moving forward with the playground reinstallation and will confirm with finance on which reserve they will be coming from.

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Flag raised at Belle Vue, the former site of a Ukrainian church

Continued from Page 1 Father Peter Hrytsyk, associate pastor at St. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church was the pastor at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church from 1983-2000. While unable to attend the flag raising ceremony last Friday morning, he told the River Town Times he was pleased to see it happen.

“It was heartwarming to see the flag,” he said, noting he drove by Belle Vue later that afternoon.

Father Hrytsyk said communities large and small have shown their support for Ukraine and said there are people in this area who fled communism in order to come to Canada.

“I think the support worldwide is absolutely remarkable,” said Father Hrytsyk. “That support really means something to Ukrainians including the people in Ukraine. I think that support is very, very important and very meaningful.”

Father Hrytsyk said his memories of Amherstburg include it being a small but tight-knit community and very generous. He stated “Amherstburg has a great history of welcoming people” and that it was a wonderful place for him to come to work regularly. He recalled there being joy in the Ukrainian community in the 1990’s when the country declared its independence.

“I think it’s very sad to see what is going on in the Ukraine right now,” he added.

As for the Belle Vue property itself, Father Hrytsyk added the parishioners took pride in the site and maintained the building and the flower gardens to the best of their abilities.

Shirley Curson-Prue, president of the Belle Vue Conservancy, said they are keeping track of what is happening in Ukraine and want to show their support “I just looked at it and thought there is something we can do to help,” said Curson-Prue.

Curson-Prue added she brought the idea to other conservancy members and they were quick to approve of it.

The crisis in Ukraine was also acknowledged at the most recent meetings of Amherstburg town council and Essex County council.

“I hope that everyone takes a moment to think about them and what they’re going through right now,” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “It is absolutely unbelievable in today’s time that those people are hunkered down in subway stations and hotel underground parking lots. I know there have been people out all across the country to show support and I think it’s appropriate that the Town of Amherstburg send them our thoughts, and for those of you who do, our prayers.”

DiCarlo added he hopes it is resolved very soon for the people who are experiencing the crisis.

Warden Gary McNamara also addressed the situation in his opening remarks at last Wednesday night’s county council meeting.

“We are shocked, we are saddened and horrified at the unprovoked Russian invasion of their country.

May I remind, a free, democratic elected government,” he said. “We stand behind our federal and provincial governments in their condemnation of this large-scale military aggression. We also back Canadian actions to support Ukraine in any way that we can.”

McNamara added residents of the region have family and roots there are directly impacted.

“They are hurting and they are scared for their loved ones,” he said. “They are counting on us to stand with them and stand up for Ukraine.”

The warden added while the actions of Russia are condemned, “we do not condemn the Russian people as they too are suffering because of this senseless act of war.” He added this action has “awoken us” to the need to protect sovereign states such as Ukraine.

(Right) Father Tom Hrywna raises the Ukrainian flag at Belle Vue Friday morning. The Belle Vue Conservancy worked with St. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church in Windsor, the only Ukrainian Catholic church remaining in the area, as Belle Vue was once the home of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church for almost 40 years.

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Both Amherstburg town hall and the Essex County Civic Centre were lit up in yellow and blue lights as a show of support for Ukraine and its people.

Ukrainian flags have also been flown at Amherstburg town hall and the Libro Centre.

Kids Curing Cancer comes to McGregor Kids Curing Cancer held a fundraiser at the Columbian Club in McGregor last Sunday with the event raising approximately $1,900. The event was put together in roughly ten days.

Other events in this year’s fundraising campaign included bracelet sales and partnering with Sweet Moments Cooking Co. on cookie kids and ice cream sales. Proceeds will benefit Erie Shores Hospice.

Lauren Baillargeon (right) sang for four hours while siblings Ty and Kierstyn (left) sold bracelets, keychains and CD’s to help raise funds. The fundraiser is still open this week with people invited to e-transfer donations to 3kidscuringcancer@gmail.com.

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Town council approves going forward with getting designs for fire station

By Ron Giofu Amherstburg gown council has approved $250,000 to tender for the design and project management for a new fire station at the Libro Centre, but one councillor wanted to see options that could also include a new town hall at the site.

Councillor Peter Courtney believed the $250,000 should “remain in the budget as a placeholder” but noted town council is awaiting a facilities assessment report. He said council agreed to a two-station fire model in the future, with Station #1 being moved to the Libro Centre along Simcoe St., but Courtney added the current town hall is “very dilapidated” and it was built the same time as Amherstburg Fire Station #1.

Courtney recalled there were once talks about potentially putting a new town hall with the new fire station at the Libro Centre.

“I believe the space is still there,” he said. “We never really revisited it.”

AODA restrictions, in which buildings will have to be fully accessible by the end of 2024, means “we really have to know what the game plan is,” Courtney believed.

If the town looks at studies, engineering and conceptual drawings for a fire station at the Libro Centre, Courtney wondered if it would be worth looking at “getting rid of the entire town hall,” and get an appraisal

so the current council and the next council can know what profits could fund a new facility.

“I think this is a good placeholder,” said Courtney. He added he wouldn’t want do any conceptual drawings unless a new town hall was factored in.

“When you build something, you build it in its entirety. If there is a potential that town hall could abut this new station #1, I think we need to look at this before we look at any conceptual drawings.”

Courtney called the expense “premature” and that he believed town council needed to make sure it was only going to be a new fire station at the Town council is moving forward with conceptual drawings for a new fire hall on the grounds of the north end of the Libro Centre grounds.

Libro Centre. Councillor Peter Courtney was fine with leaving $250,000 in the capital budget but He opposed a “piecemeal” approach. entertained the idea of possibly putting a new town hall at the property too.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu “This next council should decide how it wants to go and what its vision is if a hybrid format with the help of Noting his experiencing building here,” he said.

Fire chief Bruce Montone said the another municipality could save money. fire stations over his career, including budget request “doesn’t contemplate” Meloche noted he once spoke with several in Windsor, Montone said that then-Essex Deputy Mayor, now mayor, information will serve the town well.

Courtney’s vision of a new town hall.

“This simply addresses the design Richard Meloche on the subject several Fire department staff is also working with other municipalities of similar size and project management of a standalone years ago.

Montone said throughout the to Amherstburg to compile information fire station with consideration for additional options that include LEED fire master plan process, external as well.

Stating “nothing is off the table,” Silver construction, the potential of a conversations with potential partners Montone said they will consider zero carbon design and traffic control have been “constant and consistent.”

“We were disappointed when Essex all options and follow the direction options,” he said.

Montone stated the new stations did not pursue our outreach in that of council. regard but, certainly, the station they In August 2021, town council could be two to three years away.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche just opened will serve them well,” said approved an $8 million plan for two questioned whether Amherstburg Montone. “It will not do anything for new fire stations in Amherstburg, with our goals and objectives outlined in our the other one to be constructed on the could take advantage of plans used Ad Size:10.25" same site as the current station #2. by other municipalities. He wondered master plan at this point.”

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Provincial Marine honours long-time members with Life Member status

By Ron Giofu The Provincial Marine have recognized those who helped found the re-enactment unit by giving them life member status.

The group is based out of the Commissariat within Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg, with a meeting held last Thursday night being the time when three long-time members were given their special status. President Dale Kidd presented the life memberships to David May, George Marshall and Marty Burnett.

“Similar status is also being awarded to several retired members of the unit,” he added, listing Peter Rindlisbacher, Carol Ferguson, Vern Coon and James Whyte as others who will be honoured.

May, Burnett and Marshall noted they are still enjoying being involved with the Amherstburg re-enactment group.

“If it wasn’t fun, we wouldn’t still be here,” said May. Marshall recalled the early days had their issues and growing pains but they were able to overcome them and flourish.

“Some of us have been with it right from the start,” said Marshall.

Early challenges include finding a place to meet and Marshall said they were able to work with Parks Canada and the Town of Amherstburg early on to find solution to that and other issues. May noted they have had other partners over the years, including the Canadian Coast Guard.

“There have been a lot of people in town behind us,” said May. “We’ve assisted the community and I think the town appreciates everything we do.”

Over the years, the Provincial Marine have acquired several boats and guns that allow them to re-enact the 1812 era. The organization has a 27-foot whaler fiberglass boat, a 20-foot wood boat and another 24-foot vessel as well as multiple cannons and muskets.

May said he was grateful for the opportunity to help over the years. He joked that “the Provincial Marine has been in existence longer than the War of 1812 was.”

“We appreciate the recognition of the work we’ve done over the last 25 years,” said Burnett.

According to its website www.provincialmarine.org: “The Provincial Marine Amherstburg Re-enactment Unit is a non-profit organization dedicated to promot-

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Provincial Marine president Dale Kidd (far left) presented life member status to founding members David May, Marty Burnett and George Marshall. Retired members Peter Rindlisbacher, Carol Ferguson, Vern Coon and James Whyte will receive similar recognition.

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ing the early history of Canada, especially the War of 1812. Historically, the Provincial Marine was a naval service created under the command of the British Army to provide transport and naval defense on the Great Lakes from near the end of the American Revolution until mid-way through the War of 1812. Its sailors were recruited from the colony of Upper Canada, thus making it the first truly Canadian naval force. The Royal Navy resumed command of naval operations on the Great Lakes in the spring of 1813, and the Provincial Marine was absorbed into its ranks.

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Funding for housing and what county receives questioned by Essex County council

By Ron Giofu Funding that is allocated to the Windsor-Essex County region to address the issue of community and affordable housing was questioned by Essex County council with the claim being not enough is done in the county.

Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said he attended a recent Windsor-Essex Community Housing Corporation meeting and he is voicing ongoing concerns that he has about how much funding the County of Essex receives from the provincial Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) for their housing with supports programs.

Meloche told Essex County council during last Wednesday night’s virtual meeting that he voiced concern with how staff at the housing corporation staff was being utilized and also questioned how and why a proposed developemnt planned for Essex did not come to fruition.

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According to Meloche, he was told that “it’s a matter for the politicians to take care of.” He believed the county isn’t getting their value in the program, and it wasn’t the first board he sat on where he felt that way.

“These things concern me in terms of the efforts that the county is putting in to try and ascertain some value, but they’re not,” he said.

Meloche asked county administration to sit down and have further dialogue with the service provider in Windsor to resolve the issue.

Warden Gary McNamara said the dialogue can include the county expressing their concerns.

“Comments like ‘bring it on to the politicians’ are uncalled for number one, that should never be the case. For me, it’s called pass the buck and not wanting to give you an answer to a reasonable question,” said McNamara.

County CAO Mike Galloway said he and director of council and community services Mary Birch will pursue the issue further and said the CHPI funding and the discrepancy or a perceived discrepancy was high on his list when he joined the County of Essex last year.

“We understand what you’re saying and we’ll look at it further and do a bit more analysis on it and have appropriate communication with the City of Windsor,” he said.

McNamara added a lot of money has flowed federally to the region and is supposed to go to municipal governments and not just a service provider. The “rapid response” program is something he said he was told municipalities can apply for and they need clarity on the project.

“That’s another piece that’s been a bit frustrating and maybe we need to dig in a bit further,” he said.

“We’re missing opportunities, in my opinion to provide affordable housing. It’s not just a downtown Windsor issue. It’s an issue in the county.”

Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald asked Galloway “to change the conversation to be a little bit more urgent and perhaps more than just conversa-

tion. Start getting a little more demanding.”

MacDonald said conversations have been happening with Windsor on the homelessness issue “and they keep telling us the solution is sending people to Windsor.” She asked why people should be sent to Windsor, which she noted is 45 minutes from her municipality, when they likely have no method of transportation.

“Quite frankly, I’m getting tired of the conversation because it’s going nowhere,” MacDonald said.

“It is time we start seeing some concrete bricks and mortar in the county rather than the city being the place of location for these services. We need to know what are we paying and what are we getting for that.

I’m just not seeing it in the county and I am not satisfied with the city saying ‘come there.’ It’s not good enough.”

LaSalle Mayor Marc Bondy agreed with MacDonald and suggested to Galloway “it’s time to put your gloves on.” He said the money for an Essex project didn’t materialize because of a “service provider decision” and wanted to know why decisions have to go through the service provider. He noted some money came to Amherstburg for a renovation project, but McNamara said that ended up being put towards a project in east Windsor.

“I can only echo what Mayor MacDonald is saying,” said Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain. “We’re facing a similar situation in Belle River where we’re having 16 people forced out. Their answer is ‘go to Windsor.’ Well, I guess they’ve taken half to Windsor but the other half are going to be on the road. They’re going to be homeless.”

Essex Mayor Richard Meloche added his municipality saw a building with seven apartments shut down and they were also told the residents had to move to Windsor. He said some residents did move up to Windsor but had difficulty adapting to being in a larger municipality.

“It’s not a good situation in the county, for sure,” he said. “We do need to have something done about this.”

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Supply CastleCastle Building CentresCentres WelcomeAmherst to Amherst Supply Building now open at new Alma St. location

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February 9, 2022 the doors Steve Snoes, a well- opened on the new, 12,000 in the community of project sq. ft. store at 1500 Alma Amherstburg, so he experienced expanded the farm manager, was brought in, Street, in Amherstburg, business by adding and worked with Leah Ontario. building supplies in to get the job done. On A Grand Opening 2015 under the Castle October 8, 2020, the Celebration is planned for Building Centres Group ground was broken on the this Spring. banner.

The support new construction project.

With Leah as Store from the community was Little did they know what Manager, Steve as Sales fantastic and the business impact the COVID 19 Manager, plus Jamie pandemic would have on McCurdy as their outside flourished.

Leah Moskaluk, Ken’s their dreams of getting sales and contractor daughter, started working the business open by the representative - they in the business as a spring of 2021. have an experienced and Through the same focused cashier in 2010 and soon management became a jack of all trades challenges and frustrations team. businesses doing everything from other This management experienced during this sales, purchasing and team has put in place a “We broke ground tle Building Centres. time, it was through the advertising to receiving in long-range plan with the According to the ar- Oct. 8, 2020,” said Mossupport of many dedicated the warehouse and loading intention of driving sales ticle printed by the LB- kaluk. “Steve and myself people along with Orgill, lumber in the yard. and profits to enable them MAO Magazine, her worked together to get Leah worked part time Castle, and its vendors, to pay off the new build, father Ken Harris origi- the store up and runthe jobaredone. for the business she they full expand The staff at Amherst Supply Castle Building Centres, ledasby manager Leahgot Moskaluk, welcoming thepave publicthe to its newyard, location. nally opened the store in ning. We were hoping By early 2022, anxious obtained her Teachers’ the contractor customer to open in Spring 2021 2010. customers could see the isbase Degree, and didandwork andexcited offer about design really but with COVID the larger, but because of its store taking shape and for a short time teaching. services in kitchens it. We’re getting a lot and of supply chain issues, it visibility as well. looked forward to the However, she was drawn baths. good comments was very difficult.”

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materials at a competitive cost.

With his farm background and knowledge of the requirements of the farm community, Ken opened a farm and feed supply store in 2010, selling all those product categories such as pet food, bird feed, farm supplies, animal feed, clothing, animal health products, and beekeeping supplies.

Ken, with his forward thinking, also decided that a building supply retail

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Four area school boards issue joint statement on extracurricular activities

By Ron Giofu The four major school boards in Windsor-Essex County have given an update as it relates to extracurricular activities.

A statement was released last Friday and signed by directors of education including Emelda Byrne of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB), Erin Kelly from the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB), Joseph Picard of CSC Providence and Jean-Luc Bernard from CS Viamonde.

“As the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic evolves locally and provincially, directions in our school communities are continually revisited and adjusted, keeping in mind that the health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority,” the statement reads.

The four boards state after consulting with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), the senior administrative teams at local school boards have decided to adopt several measures regarding sports and extracurricular activities for students and staff. Those include: •Boards no longer require students to be fully vaccinated in order to participate in sports and extracurricular activities.

•Given that the Ministry of Education has not made any changes regarding mandatory disclosure policies for the education sector, staff coaches will still be required to be fully vaccinated, or subject to regular rapid antigen tests as directed by the current protocol. Non-staff volunteers are still required to be fully vaccinated. Should this change, we will inform all affected individuals directly.

•Students and staff are still required to use masks and PPE when not actively playing (ex. sitting on bench or coaching).

•As no changes have been implemented regarding non-essential visitors in schools, spectators are not allowed to attend events at this time, however, this measure is being examined and more information will be forthcoming.

“We understand that with recent changes to the Reopening Ontario Act that capacity limits have been lifted in some sectors, however we still feel that it is important to proceed cautiously in the best interests of the health and safety of our students and staff,” the statement continued. “We anticipate additional changes to provincial guidance related to schools and school communities will be forthcoming from the Ministry of Education. In cooperation with the WECHU, we will continue to review and adjust our recommendations in alignment with provincial direction. We continue to strongly encourage all members of our school communities to follow all public health guidelines to prevent further spread of COVID-19.”

The statement concluded with the boards adding: “We remain committed to keeping our school communities informed and will continue to communicate any changes in direction as they become available.”

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The town is looking at pushing the light standards back at the soccer/football field at the Libro Centre.

Town officials want to move them away from the field of play. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Improvements coming to football/ soccer field at the Libro Centre

By Ron Giofu There are some improvements planned this year for the football/soccer field at the Libro Centre with more substantial improvements proposed for the future.

The town’s 2022 capital budget includes a $52,000 expenditure for new padding around the light standards at the field and for engineering to relocate them in the future. The budget issue paper indicates that $27,000 will replace the padding while the remaining $25,000 will go towards engineering costs for the possible relocation of the lights.

“The padding around the light standards have extended beyond their intended life expectancy,” the issue paper from director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon stated. “The vinyl is pulling apart from the padding and is in need of replacement to address safety concerns.”

The larger expenditures to actually relocate the light standards are currently proposed in the 2023 and 2024 capital budgets. A total of $250,000 is allocated for the project in each of those two years.

Councillor Don McArthur asked what the “ultimate goal” was for the field with Baillargeon stating there is an opportunity to move the poles further back and ensure they are out of the field of play. That could open up more chances for groups to use that field, she indicated.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche stated he was “blown away” that the light standards are in the field of play and agreed there is a need to move them.

“I do see a need for it,” he said of the budget request.

Councillor Peter Courtney added if the public wants a track at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park, it could lead to a football field being there also.

“We need to have a clear and concise vision of what our end goal is,” said Courtney.

Baillargeon pointed out the turf at the Libro Centre differs as it is an artificial turf field.

McArthur added he supported making the upgrades to the Libro Centre field, but there is a possibility there could be three football fields within a short span of one another. He also pointed out the possibility of one at Centennial Park, though he noted he preferred passive trails through the park, and that the Greater Essex County District School Board left space for a playing field along Victoria St. S. next to North Star High School.

“It sort of doesn’t make sense,” he said of having three fields, adding “we do need to invest in the Libro Centre. It’s a multi-million dollar asset.”

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The Amherstburg Admirals honoured overage players from the last two seasons prior to the game against Wallaceburg Sunday evening. Overagers from the 2020-21 season include Sylvano Valente, Cody Schneider and Bryce McGregor while the 2021-22 overagers are captain Reid Steiler, Clifford, Clark and Cole Welsh. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Admirals conclude regular season with 8-2 victory over Wallaceburg

By Ron Giofu The 2021-22 PJHL West Stobbs Division regular season is over and it concluded with ups and downs for the Amherstburg Admirals.

The Admirals lost in Essex and Lakeshore last Tuesday and Friday respectively, including a 6-1 defeat in Essex and a 7-0 loss in Lakeshore.

Brendan Gouin's second period goal in Essex was the Admirals' lone goal on the road last week but they rebounded Sunday night on home ice by beating the Wallaceburg Thunderhawks 8-2.

Gouin had a goal Sunday night but the bulk of the scoring came from Connor Demelo, who had three goals, while Andrew Clark and Owen Papulkas had two apiece.

Max Clifford had four assists against Wallaceburg.

“When you look at the games in Lakeshore and in Essex, those are two pretty good teams,” said Amherstburg head coach Paul Bortignon. “I thought we played a good 40 minutes against each of those teams.”

Bortignon added they didn't have good third periods in the games against the 73's and Canadiens, but did against the Thunderhawks as they scored five in the final period Sunday night to turn a one-goal game into a six-goal victory.

Wallaceburg had scored in the final seconds of the second period to make it

a 3-2 game but could muster no further offense.

The Admirals were able to build some confidence with Sunday night's win, Bortignon added, something that has been lacking at points this season.

He noted they are a young team this year and faced some adversity along the way.

“I think as a coaching staff, we are happy with the effort,” said the head coach.

Bortignon added they lost Max Jones due to an injury Sunday night but are starting to get healthier overall.

The win over Wallaceburg gave the Admirals a 16-15-0-1 record and 31 points on the season, which was an identical record to their first round playoff opponents, the Wheatley Sharks. Bortignon said they had a goal of getting home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs and Sunday's win allowed them to do that as the Admirals won the series over Wheatley with three wins and a tie in four games.

“That was the goal and mission accomplished,” said Bortignon.

While the Admirals won the season series, Bortignon said starting goalie Nick Bolton was in net for those games and he is presently injured. They were all one-goal games as well, he said of the victories.

“We know they are a good team, they work hard, they are very well coached,” said Bortignon. “We have to do what

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ONGOING RIVER CANARD K OF C EVENTS Join the River Canard K of C for bingo.

Barbecues the first Friday of every month, take-out only. For information, call 519734-8575.

INCOME TAX CLINICS - Amherstburg Community Services is hosting a free income tax clinic. Due to COVID it will be

Connor Demelo scores against Wallaceburg goalie Catalin Morin, which was the first of his three goals he scored Sunday night against Wallaceburg. Amherstburg won 8-2.

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we can do and the rest will take care of itself.”

Game 1 of the series at home is at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) with Game 2 being Saturday in Wheatley at 3 p.m..

Game 3 is back at the Libro Centre Sunday at 7 p.m. Game 4 is March 15 in Wheatley at 7 p.m. and Game 5, if necessary is March 17 at 7 p.m. in Amherstburg. Games 6 and 7 are March 19 and March 20, if necessary,

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in Wheatley and Amherstburg respectively with 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. start times on the respective dates.

Prior to Sunday night's game, the local Jr. C team honoured its overage players from the last two seasons that were played. Overagers from the 2020-21 season include Sylvano Valente, Cody Schneider and Bryce McGregor while the 2021-22 overagers are captain Reid Steiler, Clifford, Clark and Cole Welsh.

FOUNDERS CLUB - Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club seeking donors to join the “Founders Club” to help them purchase the camp on Texas Road. Donors with gifts of $5,000 and over become “Founders Club” members and have one square of camp property sponsored in their name. Multiples of squares are available for sponsorship. Tax receipts provided. For information, visit www.bryerswoodyouthcamp. com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@ bryerswood.com.

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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. Drop-in, art therapy, Tutoring Tuesdays and office hours are on temporary hiatus. For

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.

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Sam Connell handles the puck during the General Amherst girls’ hockey team’s game against Holy Names last Wednesday. The Bulldogs lost 3-0. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Bulldogs girls hockey team finish regular season with 1-7-1 record

By Ron Giofu The General Amherst Bulldogs have concluded a tough regular season record-wise, but the coaches are happy with the effort and commitment of the players.

The Bulldogs hosted the Holy Names Knights at the Libro Centre last Wednesday afternoon and came out on the short end of a 3-0 decision. They hit the road 24 hours later but lost 4-0 to the Belle River Nobles at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore.

“We played really well as a team,” said Cassidy Atkinson. “We came together well.”

“We had fun no matter what the score was,” Rylee Varney added, after last Wednesday’s home game. “We played together as a team.”

Aktinson, Varney and Sophia Aspila thought they progressed as a team.

“I’m really proud of this team and what we’ve done so far,” said Atkinson.

Added Aspila: “It’s been a fun season. I haven’t played very much but it’s fun when I do.”

Lady Gens head coach Dan Pettypiece was happy with the effort of the team after the game last Wednesday, but also all season.

“That was probably one of our better efforts all year,” said Pettypiece. “We had several chances to score.”

Pettypiece acknowledged that they knew coming into the 2021-22 WECSSAA girls hockey season they would have difficulty scoring goals. He said there are coaches that simply look at wins and losses, but the Lady Gens staff was pleased with the effort the girls showed all season.

“As far as effort goes, that’s all a coach can ask for,” said Pettypiece. “Coaches get caught up in results. (The Lady Gens) are as close as any team I’ve ever had. I’m just as proud to be their coach as I am of any other team.”

Noting it was the last season for some of the players, Pettypiece added they would have wanted a better record than the 1-7-1 mark they posted. However, that one win may be enough to get them into the WECSSAA playoffs as there were other teams with three points.

“They are happy to be here and that’s all I can ask for,” he said.

The girls are a joy to coach and give 100 per cent effort, Pettypiece continued. He said they have tried to conveyed the message to not waste their opportunities as “you don’t know when it’s your last opportunity.”

Like all other sports teams, it is their last year representing General Amherst High School as they will become North Star Wolves next year. While happy to still be coaching, Pettypiece said he will always carry some Bulldog pride with him.

“They’re always going to be Bulldogs to me,” he said.

The playoffs are slated for after March Break.

League 1 Ontario soccer games to be played at Libro Centre this season Special to the RTT Windsor TFC in partnership with the Amherstburg Soccer Club, is pleased to announce that they will host all of its home games for League 1 Ontario at the Libro Centre on the main turf stadium.

League 1 Ontario is a growing semi-professional league with 22 clubs representing all provincial regions. It is regarded as the best development league in Canada and has contributed significantly to the current successful soccer landscape with 67 per cent of the players promoted to the national team emerging from the league.

All together, there will be over 20 matches scheduled mostly on weekends starting with the season opener on April 24 at 4 p.m. against Woodbridge Strikers.

“We are excited to come back to Libro and appreciate all of the effort that the Amherstburg Soccer Club has put forth in building soccer in the community and supporting our program,” said Vancho Cirovski, president of Windsor TFC. “We look forward to entertaining and inspiring the local youth who can enjoy live soccer at the highest level. This year’s team will feature many local stars that will be fun to watch.”

Windsor TFC is a pro-am and youth elite soccer club, which participates in League 1 Ontario, the premier soccer league in the province.

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General Amherst’s Carson Allen scores a second period goal against Cardinal Carter. The Bulldogs beat Cardinal Carter 6-4 last Tuesday at the Libro Centre but lost 7-0 the following day in Kingsville.

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Connor Thornton enters the Cardinal Carter zone during the Bulldogs’ 6-4 win last Tuesday at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. The Bulldogs are now 4-3 on the season.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Bulldogs sit at 4-3 in WECSSAA standings after win, loss last week

By Ron Giofu The General Amherst Bulldogs boys hockey team had mixed results last week, putting up a win and suffering a loss.

The win came in their only home game of the week, a 6-4 victory over the visiting Cardinal Carter Cougars last Tuesday afternoon at the Libro Centre. The Bulldogs built a 5-2 lead in the third period, but the Cougars clawed back to make it a 5-4 game before the Bulldogs were able to get an empty net goal to seal the victory.

Colin Hebert had a hat trick for the Bulldogs with Nolan Grubb, Carson Allen and Declan McGrath also scoring.

“We could have played better,” acknowledged Allen, after last Tuesday’s win.

“It wasn’t a good first period. We picked it up in the second period.”

Hebert said it was an important two points for General Amherst.

“It was a big win for us,” he said.

Hebert and Allen said they had some breakdowns in the third period and had to come together to pull out the victory.

“We’ve got to clamp down on the amount of penalties,” added Hebert.

Bulldogs head coach Glen Holden thought his team could have put forth a bet-

ter effort against Cardinal Carter.

“It was closer than it should have been,” said Holden. “I thought our guys underestimated Cardinal Carter. Credit to (Cardinal Carter), I thought they played a strong game.”

Holden said a couple of the Cougars’ lines gave the Bulldogs some grief while the Cardinal Carter goalie also played well.

“I was happier after the Belle River game,” said Holden, of the 2-1 loss Feb. 23.

“We played a good, solid defensive game.”

The Bulldogs played down to their competition against Cardinal Carter, he believed.

“Sometimes that happens with teenagers,” he said. “I think they looked at the standings and thought they had an easy game ahead. When you take teams lightly, it can come back to bite you in the butt.”

The Cougars dropped to 0-6 with the loss while the Bulldogs moved up to 4-2, though became a 4-3 team the next day. General Amherst travelled to Kingsville and came out on the short end of a 7-0 decision.

The Bulldogs concluded the WECSSAA Tier One boys regular season with a game in LaSalle against the Sandwich Sabres Tuesday, after this issue of the River Town Times went to press. The playoffs are expected to begin after March Break.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG BY-LAW NO. 2022-023 NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.1(4) OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1996, as amended 1. Pursuant to section 8.1(4) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg hereby provides the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing , and the general public, of notice that, at the regular meeting of Council on February 28, 2022, By-law 2022-023 for the Town of Amherstburg, being a By-law to Submit a Question to the Electors of the Town of Amherstburg on October 24, 2022, was read three times and duly passed. A copy of the By-law is attached to this notice as Schedule “A” and sets out the specific wording of the proposed question which is as follows: Are you in favour of a Ward Election System?

A By-law to submit a Question to the Electors of the Town of Amherstburg at a Vote to be Held on October 24, 2022 WHEREAS Section 8( 1 )(b) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, provides that a municipality may pass a by-law to submit to its electors a question not authorized by law but within Council’s jurisdiction;

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2. Should the question be answered in the affirmative by the majority required by section 8.2 (1) of the Municipal Act, 1996, as amended (being more than 50 per cent of the votes cast on the question by at least 50 per cent of the eligible electors in the municipality), then the vote will be binding on the Council of the Town of Amherstburg and a Ward Election System will be implemented.

3. Should the majority required by section 8.2 (1) of the Municipal Act, supra, and as set out in clause (2) above not be attained, the Council of the Town of Amherstburg may consider the outcome of the vote in future deliberations but will not be bound to implement a Ward Election System.

4. Within 20 days after the Clerk publishing of this Notice, the Minister or any other person or entity may appeal to the Chief Electoral Officer of the Province of Ontario on the grounds the question does not comply with paragraph 3 or 4 of section 8.1(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, supra, as set out below, by filing with the Clerk a notice of appeal setting out the objections and the reasons in support of the objections. s. 8.1 (2) A question authorized by by-law under clause 8 (1) (b) shall comply with the following rules: 1. It shall concern a matter within the jurisdiction of the municipality.

2. Despite rule 1, it shall not concern a matter which has been prescribed by the Minister as a matter of provincial interest.

3. It shall be clear, concise and neutral.

4. It shall be capable of being answered in the affirmative or the negative and the only permitted answers to the question are “yes” or “no” All of which is respectfully submitted this 2nd day of March, 2022:

Valerie Critchley Director of Legislative Services & Clerk Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg

AND WHEREAS the council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg wishes to submit a question, not authorized by law but within its jurisdiction, to its electors on October 24, 2022; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg hereby enacts as follows: 1. There shall be submitted to the electors at a vote to be held on October 24, 2022, the following question; Are you in favour of a Ward Election System?

Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 28th day of February, 2022

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