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Residents rip proposed 2021 town budget

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

By Ron Giofu

Residents who participated in last Saturday’s budget open mic meeting were clear that the original number that is proposed at the start of the process is not acceptable.

Town council’s budget, entitled “Service Level and Sustainability in Uncertain Times,” was presented ov. 2 and the first draft of the 2021 budget, if it were passed in its present form, contains a proposed tax rate increase of 7.55 per cent. That would equate to an approximate increase of $1 5 for the year on a home valued at $250,000.

For every $100,000 of a home s assessment, taxes would raise about $ 4. Every expenditure of $250,000 is worth about one per cent on the tax rate.

Both the capital levies are recommended to stay and administration recommends continuing to fund reserves so that the town can fund its own projects.

Proposed budget highlights include over $404,000 in contractual salary obligations, $200,000 for the proposed public transit program, relocating Centennial Park amenities, starting work at the Duffy s site, decommissioning the Edgewater lagoons, a $1.2 million project at the water treatment plant and about $3 million in roadwork.

Suggested new hires include a manager of finance, a communications o cer, a town solicitor, an HR coordinator, a supervisor of licensing and a heritage planner.

Administration is also recommending 2.5 per cent increases to the water and wastewater rates, which would be a $33 per year increase to the average home.

At Saturday’s meeting at the Libro Centre, most people there were in disagreement with the 7.55 per cent number and called for changes. About 20 people attended the meeting in person, with more offering

A mherstb urg resident N ancy A tk inson ask s a q uestion during a pub lic b udget meeting last Saturday afternoon at the L ib ro Centre.

A tk inson was one of many q uestioning the b udget, which sees council going into delib erations trying to whittle down a proposed 7 .5 5 per cent tax increase. RTT P hoto b y Ron G iofu

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“Normally in each year the Town of Amherstburg generates revenue from numerous sources. The first source being an increase in the mill rate on current tax assessed property values. In the 2020 tax year the mill rate increase was approximately 0.5 per cent,” said resident Tim Brown. “ ow in 2021, administration is recommending 7.55 per cent. Why is this large increase occurring? Well it is due to the loss of the second major source of revenue which are from increases in MPAC accessed values.”

Brown stated in 2019 that 441 building permits were issued, which he said generated about $500,000 in taxes, plus fees and development charges totalling $2.9 million.

“This was a great increase in revenue. In 2020 the first uarter of this year, four times the number of permits were issued as compared to 2019,” said Brown.

“Please note that 2020 will be another record year for revenue from increased taxes accessed and the related fees and development fees.”

Brown questioned administration and council about “what are we doing wrong compared to other municipalities?” but acknowledged Amherstburg has larger future capital needs going forward than other local towns. He believed reserves should be set aside for an upgrade water treatment plant.

“Now here’s where the paradigm shift in running the town comes into play. We need to reduce certain services, dream projects and sta ng, not add them each and every year as our revenues increase. We need to focus on our core needs especially during this pandemic,” said Brown. “We need to reduce spending. We have to have departments cut their budgets annually for the next three years, not increase them each year when they are asked to generate their dream lists.”

Nancy Atkinson wondered if the two capital levies were included in the 7.55 per cent proposed increase, something that was confirmed by Mayor Aldo DiCarlo.

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Town council rejects opening up the seating area at the Libro Centre

By Ron Giofu Amherstburg town council has rejected re-opening the seating area in the Libro Centre’s main ice pad.

By rejecting the motion, town council has also rejected the extra expenditure that would have resulted.

Councillor Peter Courtney had requested a report from administration at the Oct. 26 meeting about whether it could be done, noting spectators were allowed to sit down in other arenas. The report that came back to town council Monday night noted that if it were to happen at the Libro Centre, it would carry a $17,100 cost.

“The estimated incremental costs of reopening the areas noted in this report are $17,100 including:$10,100

for sta ng, $1,900 for uniforms and $5,000 for additional signage and cleaning supplies and small equipment,” director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts said in his report.

That cost estimate included 5 hours of sta ng time per week, though Courtney questioned why it would be that much. He also wanted to know what cleaning protocols are being followed to warrant that cost and whether they were above and beyond Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and provincial requirements.

Roberts believed the town was following all guidelines and said the town follows stringent cleaning and sanitizing guidelines. He noted that not only would a seat a person sits in be required to be sanitized after each use, but every seat within two metres of that

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Use of the upstairs washrooms were also questioned, with Roberts noting that people with accessibility issues have to be given the same consideration as others. Courtney said no one is being discriminated against if the second oor washrooms were closed to everyone and wanted to see if there were extra efficiencies that could be found including another look at cleaning schedules.

Courtney believed with hand sanitizer being used at the door could help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

“What are we doing more than other municipalities that it’s costing more to clean our facility?” he asked.

Roberts said administration was not recommending keeping the spectator area closed, but rather offered a costing of what it would look like to open it.

Councillor Don McArthur also called for the seating area to be reopened.

“I think we need to open the stands at the Libro Centre. It’s the people’s building and they should have access to it,” he said.

Courtney said COVID-19 cases are not currently spiking in this area and “all I’m asking is we come up with a happy compromise” and open the area.

“Right now, users are asking for this. Use it at your own risk,” he stated.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said the town can’t have a “use it at your own risk approach,” noting municipalities are liable and could face legal challenges if someone contracts COVID-19 at a town facility.

“It’s joint and several liability,” he said.

Councillor Michael Prue said there were 1,300 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Ontario Monday with 2 deaths.

“The pandemic is growing. It’s not getting smaller,” he said. “It may not be hitting us yet, but it will.”

Prue opposed spending “$17,000 for seven weeks knowing the pandemic is getting worse” and noted he can t visit his own brother for his 5th birthday.

“This is what is happening in life,” he said.

When a vaccine is available for public use, Prue said he would be happy to revisit the issue.

“I, for one, commend administration,” added Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche. “We are an aging community. Are we putting them at risk?”

Meloche said he is not happy with imposing restrictions, but “we’re facing a pandemic. We have 20,000 people we have to worry about. We have to look at it on a broader scale. The health unit says we’re doing the right things. Look at the statistics.”

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Seasons Amherstburg assists “Megan’s Mission”

egan and an on oo at the messages written on the pin fire truc as a tribute to them. he pin fire truc has raised o er 0 000 through its isits to p aces such as the CIBC un or the Cure dri e in mo ie aturday night at the Libro Centre. Ha o the proceeds rom the mo ie night go to egan s ission whi e the other ha goes to the CIBC un or the Cure. hoto by on Gio u

Seasons Amherstburg held a “pink day” fundraiser recently to help “Megan’s Mission,” the Amherstburg Fire Department-led fundraiser to help Megan and Dan Monk. Megan is battling an aggressive form of breast cancer. Fundraising efforts raised 1. Abo e Firefighters Liberty Fallon ( far left) and J eremy Pillon ( far right) accept the donation from residents Margaret Bystryk and Alice E lvy and Seasons fun manager J enn Lauzo n. Alice E lvy signs the ink fire truck left .

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CIBC Run for the Cure hosts drive-in movies at the Libro Centre

By Ron Giofu It was an old school night of movie watching last Saturday night at the Libro Centre.

The CIBC Run for the Cure held its second of two drive-in movie nights, the first one being seven days earlier in Windsor, with the films being Spiderman Into the Spiderverse and umanji The ext Level. Proceeds benefit not just the CIBC Run for the Cure but “Megan's Mission,” the ongoing fundraiser spearheaded by the Amherstburg Fire Department for Megan Monk, the 2 -year-old wife of fire clerk Dan Monk.

Megan is battling an aggressive form of breast cancer. ennifer Stokes, the CIBC Run for the Cure director, said fundraising efforts have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but still got a lot of support nonetheless.

“It was a lot better than we thought because a lot of people who have been part of the run come year after year,” said Stokes.

While the CIBC Run for the Cure benefits the Canadian Cancer Society, Stokes said the efforts in Amherstburg were expanded to include the Monk family.

“We wanted to ensure we are being very community centric as well,” said Stokes.

There were ten volunteers from CIBC that helped run Saturday night's event.

Stokes said CIBC mortgage advisor eff Gordon and CIBC private investment counsellor Michael Ayres helped cover much of the costs.

The Rotary Club of Amherstburg helped sponsor the movies.

The Amherstburg Fire Department's pink fire truck was in attendance for people to sign with Dan and Megan Monk also on hand to view the movies.

Megan said they have been “overwhelmed” by the level of community support.

“We are proud to be part of such a strong community,” said Megan.

“We're so grateful,” added Dan, “especially seeing all of our friends from around the county.”

Megan said she had her most recent chemotherapy treatment the previous day so she wasn't feeling her best but she was still appreciative of the level of support. They still don't know what the final prognosis will be.

“There's ups and downs,” she said. “It makes you really happy for the ups.”

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Residents rip proposed 2021 town budget

Halloween Jam featuring local youth band The b and “L eave Those K ids A lone” held a H alloween “j am” in the N avy Y ard P ark gaz eb o last Saturday afternoon. A dorned with costumes featuring the amusement park era at Bob lo I sland, the youths took to the gaz eb o and performed various rock numb ers as part of their performance. They also b rought their own props to mak e it seem lik e they were riding a roller coaster at the former amusement park . RTT P hotos b y Ron G iofu

Continued from Page 1 Atkinson also asked why service reviews were being done by outside sources instead of internally and added she still doesn t see the benefits of contracting policing out to Windsor.

Rodger Hudson had numerous questions of council from whether funds are still being saved for the “Great Places, Great Spaces” project that was shot down by the province and what is happening with the money collected from the sale of 15 acres of land at Centennial Park. Hudson also noted that OCIF funding has been discussed in the provincial budget with the town having been concerned about losing $1.7 million of it.

Hudson also questioned other studies and reviews, believing the town has the capabilities of doing them on their own, and believed salaries of administration should be frozen as staff “have got to suck it up for 2020.

We re in dire straits.”

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche noted that he asked for a review of the finance department but said many, especially this time of year, are working a lot of hours.

Meloche believed there is a risk of losing staff to other municipalities or to the private sector where they would make more money and the town would have to replace them.

“If we don t hire the right people, we re shooting ourselves in the foot,” said Meloche.

Hudson later uestioned why the town is paying for a tourism department while Essex County also contributes to Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI).

He said he was also “ oored” by a $ 5,000 re uest for a parking study.

Local resident Matt Legare wanted to know what has been done during the ongoing COVID-19 to curtail costs, such as cutting sta ng costs. DiCarlo said they laid people off and they collected CERB and believed there could be a potential surplus.

“We definitely reduced sta ng across the entire town,” DiCarlo stated.

Legare also uestioned where the town came up with the $250,000 average home figure, stating most homes are much more than that. He was told that figure came from MPAC. oe Varacalli stated that a .55 per cent increase would be tough for a lot of families, especially those on fixed incomes.

“There are a lot of those in this town,” he said.

DiCarlo noted the bulk of the increase is due to infrastructure improvements and told the public that the draft budget is “nothing more than an accounting of costs” if the town were to proceed with everything on its list.

Local resident Derek Roddy was also upset about the .55 per cent increase. He said he found it ironic the

Rodger H udson sits down as he ask s a series of q uestions pertaining to the proposed 2021 town b udget. D elib erations start N ov. 1 7 and run, if necessary, through N ov. 1 9 .

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meeting was taking place in the Libro Centre, a building that “loses money every year.” He believed there was no more money that could be taken from taxpayers.

“All of the money you are looking for comes from under the Christmas tree, off the table and off of the backs of children,” said Roddy.

Hailey McLean believed that at a time of “great uncertainty,” it was wrong to consider putting a .55 per cent increase “on the backs of families.”

“To be honest, I m disgusted with the whole proposal,” she said.

Bob Rozankovic asked if council was made aware of the budget proposal prior to the ov. 2 meeting.

“That s not the way it works,” said Councillor Michael Prue. “The budget is presented and the town goes through it line-by-line.”

“The first time we saw .55 per cent was the same time you guys saw it,” added McArthur.

Rozankovic stated he was surprised there was no consultation beforehand, believing it also could have reduced the time actually considering the budget.

Gary Caldwell and Paul O Connor, both relative newcomers to town, uestioned the affordability of living here. Caldwell, who moved to Amherstburg from Texas, said he pays about the same in property taxes but noted there is no state tax in Texas.

“I can t keep going like this,” he said. “(The tax rate) has to be lowered.”

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“The number is not set in stone,” said DiCarlo. “I m sure council will do its best to come up with an appropriate rate.”what is being proposed.

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Essex County council authorizes early release for road projects

By Ron Giofu As has become their practice, Essex County council has authorized the pre-commitment of funding for its 2021 infrastructure program.

County council has approved the early release of approximately $6.7 million of its proposed $11.4 million infrastructure budget at their Nov. 4 meeting.

Another $2.8 million in early release paved shoulder projects were also given the go-ahead by Essex County council.

“Since 2004, a revised program was approved by county council, which pre-committed a level of expenditure for the early development and release of tenders associated with bridge, culvert and road projects. This approach has worked well allowing for completion of road projects on an expedited schedule with highly competitive tender results,” said Jane Mustac, director of infrastructure services/county engineer in her written report. “Based on previous years’ experiences, it is proposed to follow a similar process for the 2021 rehabilitation program. The highlighted projects shown are proposed for early release, totalling $6,718,000 with the remainder of the projects subject to finalization of the overall 2021 County of Essex Budget. Early tendering provides opportunities to take advantage of off-season’ prices, development of work schedules with less con icts, ability to undertake bridge or culvert works outside of the restriction period, etc.”

Mustac told county council the needs for roads that are in poor or very poor condition exceed available funding levels. That means there is a $1.7 million funding gap.

“An additional $1.7 million is needed to meet infrastructure needs and is currently being reviewed as part of 2021 budget deliberations,” said Mustac.

So what does this mean for Amherstburg?

Included as part of the early release program include pavement rehabilitation on County Road 20 from Big Creek to Front Road South at an estimated cost of $740,000, County Road 50 from Collison Side Road to County Road 20 at an estimated price tag of $540,000.

Other projects, which are part of the 2021 draft county budget, include $85,000 of engineering work on a Howard Ave. bridge over River Canard, engineering work at a culvert at West Townline Drain on County Road 50 at a $65,000 estimated cost and, possibly if the funding gap is addressed, about $765,000 of pavement work on County Road 20 between Big Creek and County Road 50.

Also possible is a $1.46 million paved shoulder project from County Road 20 from Front Road South to County Road 50.

Warden Gary McNamara lamented the cost of asphalt, noting it had been based on the cost of oil. He said the cost of asphalt has been “status quo in terms of price” for the last several years and hopes it will come down.

Area resident starts up “519 Culture” aiming to support local businesses

By Ron Giofu

A local resident has started her own business hoping to assist other small businesses.

Serena Koehl has created “519 Culture,” which is described on her website as “a local subscription box full of amazing goods made right here in the 519! If you were born here, just moved, went to school or have visited, you’ll love opening your 519Culture box!”

Koehl said it is an online business with specialized seasonal boxes feature gifts and products from various local small businesses in the Windsor-Essex County area.

“The point is to help small businesses grow, show the power of marketing and the power of getting into people’s homes,” she said.

519 Culture is also aimed at letting people in the region know exactly what is available in the WindsorEssex County area and it specializes in such things as health, food and entertainment products. Koehl said she modeled it after the Welcome Wagon and believes “there was an obvious need” for another service like that in the area. She added she has used Welcome Wagon and while it provided helpful gift certificates and things like that, 519 Culture offers A look what is inside a 5 1 9 Culture b ox is displayed here. A rea actual gifts and products in its subscription boxes. resident Serena K oehl has started the b usiness to promote other “Right now we’re doing lifestyle boxes in Windsorlocal small b usinesses in Essex County. Sub mitted photo Essex,” she said. “It’s gender-neutral.”

Koehl added “there’s a lot of opportunities instead of people recycling their box after it arrives, for growth” and envisions working with more they can turn around and use it to store donated items that will be given back to the community. businesses around the area.

The current Christmas boxes are $45 each, she “It’s a cool way of getting people excited about added, however she pointed out they have an shopping local and gifting local,” she stated.

Boxes hold up to five to eight items, Koehl added, approximate value of $75.

For more information about Koehl and her new and that the products vary from the different business, please visit www.519culture.ca. participating businesses.

“No box is going to be the same,” she stated.

Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission Not only is Koehl building a business, she added she is also building a sense of community Our motto is “People HELPING People” and we were founded in 1998. The Amherstburg Food and even amongst the Fellowship Mission is run wholly by a group of dedicated Volunteers. Our goal is to relieve poverty, businesses themselves promote health and comfort to those residents who may be economically or socially disadvantaged. that are involved with 519 Culture.

We have approx. 55 members and over 100 volunteers from this community. We provide our services 6 “It’s also about the days a week. This has been accomplished through ongoing careful planning, budgeting, and the hard background community work of all involved. we’ve built with the The Mission provides a hot meal program six days per week. Last year the Amherstburg Food & businesses as well,” she Fellowship Mission served approximately 15,000 hot meals and distributed 1050 Food Baskets from said.

July 2019 to June 2020. This upcoming year we expect the need to increase up to 33% more than normal Koehl pointed out they based on the second quarter of 2020. In our 20+ years of operation the need has never stopped growing. hope to get bigger and In addition, approximately 125 COVID Emergency Food Baskets were distributed from our food bank. better as time goes on.

We partnered up with the Windsor Essex Food Bank, Ontario Food Bank association and Canada Food She said the hope is to Bank association. also work with various charities in the area and Our Baby Program provides formula, diapers, etc., to families that need a helping hand.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Taxpayer expresses Flooring work at concerns over budget

In 2020 the tax levy was or is $24,288,151. The proposed budget tax levy is $26,736,992. An increase of 10% or $2,448,841.

There are reasons presented, loss of funding from upper levels of government, wages increases across the workforce, seven new payroll positions, engineering and consulting studies, capital programs reserves etc.

To pay for this increase the town is budgeting for new assessment and a change in the tax rate. The new assessment is the addition of approximately 150 new homes added during 2020, this will cover approximately $614,632 of the $ 2,448,841 increase requested. The balance $1,834,209 is coming from an increase in the tax rate of 7.55%.

MPAC has frozen assessment change to our existing properties for 2021. In 2022 when MPAC issues new assessments get ready for a huge increase.

These new assessments coupled with this higher tax rate will be a revenue windfall for our town resulting in a huge tax increase to all property owners in the municipality. They need us to stay asleep and not wake up to this fact. I’m pretty sure that in 2022 if they don’t need the taxation collected based on our new assessment values they won’t lower the tax rate. But then again if they did some would say we have had a reduction in taxes.

Concerned to say the least.

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Drive-through flu shot clinic happening Thursday If you need a u shot, here is a friendly reminder that the drive-thru u shot clinic is Thursday.

The clinic runs from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Libro Centre parking lot. People can drive in the main entrance, cut down the laneway in the area of the soccer fields and get their shots and the end of the laneway.

The drive-thru u shot clinic is led by the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic with partners including the Amherstburg Family Health Team, Amherstburg Community Services (ACS), local pharmacies and others.

There is no need for a person to leave their vehicles and if they are not in a car, people can just walk up as well. Staff and volunteers will be on site to assist people and the public will be asked to fill out a consent form.

If a person is driving, they are asked to make their upper arm visible so the nurse can administer the vaccine.

Those getting a u shot are asked to remain on site for at least five minutes following the vaccine to see if there is any reaction. The EC PLC says someone will be there to monitor for any reaction and if there is none, the person will be allowed to leave. The public is asked to wear their masks.

For more information on the clinic, please call the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic at 519-730-0446.

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The mission oor is finished. We have gone back doing takeout between 12-1 p.m., as well our food bank between 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and then 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

We thank the community for its patience and look forward to serving everyone in the future.

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61% of new taxes in Amherstburg went to wages/salaries/benefits

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In 2014, the Town of Amherstburg collected $18,521,001 in “own purposes taxation.”1 That means taxpayers in Amherstburg paid a total of $18,521,001 in property taxes in 2014.

In 2019, the Town of Amherstburg collected $24,274,715 in “own purposes taxation.”2 That means taxpayers in Amherstburg paid a total of $24,274,715 in property taxes in 2019.

The change from 2014 to 2019 is an increase of $5,753,714, or 31%. So Town Hall is now collecting $5,753,714 or 31% more in property taxes than they collected in 2014.

In 2014, the Town of Amherstburg paid $9,204,454 in “salaries, wages and benefits.”3 In 2019, the Town of Amherstburg paid $12,741,589 in “salaries, wages and benefits.”

The change from 2014 to 2019 is an increase of $3,537,135 or 38%. So Town Hall is now spending 38% more on salaries, wages, and benefits than in 2014.

How much of that new taxation is being spent on wages, salaries, and benefits That’s easy to calculate. $3,537,135 in new wages/ salaries/benefits divided by $5, 5 ,514 in new taxation = 61%. That means 61% of all the new property taxes paid by taxpayers in the Town of Amherstburg is going to wages, salaries, and benefits.

Now you know where your taxes are going.

—Tim Gray Amherstburg Town of Amherstburg 2019 Financial Information Report, Schedule 42. The 2014 and 2019 figures for wages, salaries, and benefits do not include those for the police because policing is now a contracted service.

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The Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment - is currently investigating a serious collision between two vehicles that occurred last Wednesday evening.

The Windsor Police Service states that at approximately 5 0 p.m. that evening, patrol o cers were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 20 (Front Road North) and Kingsbridge Drive. pon arrival, o cers from the Amherstburg Detachment located a damaged automobile and motorcycle. Police say the driver of the automobile was on scene and had not been injured. The driver of the motorcycle was lying near the motorcycle and was found to be suffering from potentially lifethreatening-injuries, police added late last week.

The driver of the motorcycle was transported to hospital for medical assessment. The Windsor Police Service updated the situation via press release Tuesday morning, stating the motorcycle driver had unfortunately passed away the previous Sunday.

The scene was contained and an investigation was launched.

Members of the Windsor Police Service Collision Reconstruction Unit attended and processed the scene.

The Windsor Police Service added o cers interviewed a number of witnesses at the scene. The roadways were closed for several hours but reopened early Thursday morning and the matter remains under active investigation.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service at 519-255- 00 ext. 4000, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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Libro Credit Union steps forward to help Megan’s Mission

Fundraiser held with pink fire truck

By Ron Giofu A number of local businesses have stepped up to the plate to continue to raise money for “Megan’s Mission.”

The fundraiser is for 27-year-old Megan Monk, the wife of Amherstburg Fire Department clerk Dan Monk, and the fire department s pink fire truck was making the rounds last week. It stopped at every Libro Credit Union location in Windsor-Essex County last week with the Amherstburg stop being last Thursday morning.

“I’m very happy we have the opportunity to support Megan and her family,” said Nika Laurin, community manager and coach at Libro’s Amherstburg branch.

“Obviously, it s a di cult time.”

Laurin said she is happy with the level of support from the community for “Megan’s Mission” as Megan works to overcome the aggressive form of breast cancer she currently has.

“I love that the community can pull together,” said Laurin. “I want the (Monk) family to know we love and support them and we are sending them all of our positive energy.”

The support for the Monk family from the Amherstburg community has been pouring it with events at the branch including selling cupcakes and other fundraising initiatives in relation to the pink fire truck. People were coming through last Thursday morning and simply dropping off donations as they came to the branch. The same held true the previous day in Kingsville and Leamington where they raised about $3,800 including $1,000 from the Kingsville Firefighters Association.

The event at the Libro Credit Union in Amherstburg also saw Firehorse Leadership Organization and Sarah Parks Horsemanship get involved. That

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included staff and volunteers from both organizations with Firehorse founder Michelle Stein stating she received Carlos the Donkey as a gift from Parks and she brings him to various fundraisers like the one at Libro Credit Union.

Carlos was placed into the back of the pink fire

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“Carlos was a gift for Christmas,” she said. “I want to share my gift with the community.”

Carlos has also helped with other fundraisers as well, said Stein.

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Amherstburg Cannabis Co. officially opens to the public

By Ron Giofu

Cannabis users looking to make their purchases in-person or those who need advice on what to buy can now do so in Amherstburg.

The Amherstburg Cannabis Co. is now open to the public with their first day of operation being ov.

1. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Friday evening. Business advisor Luigi DiPierdomenico said the shop is owned by Beth Preston with Sean Cromar being the retail manager.

There are several licensed “bud tenders” that are provincially certified under the CannSell program.

“We are a licensed Ontario retailer,” said DiPierdomenico. “We get all of our products from licensed producers in Canada.”

The Amherstburg Cannabis Co. is the first cannabis retailer to open in the community and DiPierdomenico said they have been greeted with a positive response thus far. He said a “steady ow” of customers has come through the Amherstburg Cannabis Co.'s doors to this point.

“Everyone's been very supportive so far and very patient,” he stated. “All of the owners, operators and employees are long-time residents of Amherstburg.”

However, DiPierdomenico pointed out that those members of the public wishing to have conversations about using cannabis for medicinal purposes still have to go to the Amherstburg Health Care Centre down the street.

People can order their cannabis-related products

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online as well, DiPierdomenico added, with the Amherstburg Cannabis Co.'s website being www. theacc.ca. Retail store hours are Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.- p.m. He added those hours can be adjusted, based on demand.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo cut the ribbon Friday evening and said the Amherstburg Cannabis Co. is one more business added to the town's retail inventory.

“It's unique. There is currently no other cannabis store in town,” said the mayor. “It's exciting to open

the first one. It's an interesting business. Obviously, not everyone agrees with it.”

DiCarlo said people can come down and discuss their wants and needs with a bud tender and figure out exactly what they should purchase. He said it is a legal business that a lot of people have been waiting for and now purchasers of cannabis products do not have to leave Amherstburg.

“It's a big advantage to have in town,” he stated.

The Amherstburg Cannabis Co. is located at 268 Sandwich St. S.

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New gin being launched under Wolfhead’s new “River’s End” brand

By Ron Giofu

Wolfhead Distillery is launching a new product under the name “River's End” and hope to have it released by Nov. 20.

A new gin is being released with “River's End” being a collaboration between Wolfhead owner Tom Manherz, his son Jarrod and blender Ryan Bezaire.

Tom said Bezaire and Jarrod are major shareholders in the “River's End” brand.

“Gin is an up-and-coming product and is on the rise,” said Tom. “We have had a lot of people over the last few years ask us for gin.”

The “River's End” gin has been in development for about one year, said Bezaire, but the production of hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down the process somewhat, added Jarrod.

“There's a lot that goes into the whole process,” said Bezaire.

There are 1 different botanical products that are part of the gin-making process, said Bezaire, and those come from all corners of the globe such as Canadian coriander, Italian juniper, cardamom from Guatemala.

“All of the components are far reaching, which is pretty cool,” said Bezaire.

Tom said the avour was actually the easy part, with the work since the avor was agreed upon centring on such things as finding the right logo and label. They went through approximately 25-30 labels before finally narrowing down the process.

The name “River's End” comes from a neighbour named Dave Lovell, who operated a business of the same name and often had stories of the river. In fact, a portion of the proceeds from early sales of the gin will go towards environmental projects.

A separate gin still was purchased in order to produce the new product. Taste testing was done

Wolfhead D istillery is unveiling a new gin under their new “River’ s End” b rand. That is expected to b e released to the pub lic N ov. 20. From left: Wolfhead D istillery owner Tom M anherz along with River’ s End shareholders J arrod M anherz and b lender Ryan Bez aire.

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with family, friends and customers at the Howard Ave. distillery with Tom stating the majority of people chose their new gin over other similar products when doing random taste testing. He added people didn't know which gin was the “River's End” product but chose it anyway.

Jarrod said there were a lot of members of the Wolfhead team that helped out with the new “River's End” gin, joking that marketing and events manager Danielle Moldovan would often text them at 3 a.m.

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History of soldiers of colour told by former museum curator

By Ron Giofu

The history of Black soldiers in Canada was the subject of the latest online presentation by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, and it was told by a former curator/administrator.

Elise Harding-Davis presented “Remembering Military Courage through Confrontation” last Friday’s online presentation and detailed the plight of African-Canadians as they served in Canada’s military from the War of 1812 to the present. Harding-Davis retired from the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, formerly known as the North American Black Historical Museum, after over 30 years as the curator/administrator and still spends time educating people about Black history and writing articles and books.

According to Harding-Davis, there has a systemic racism problem in the Canadian military over the years. She said in pre-Confederation days, “slavery and prejudice sidelined Blacks initial involvement in military confrontations. We were not trusted to be regimented and loyal. Blacks battled racism and hatred to first fight for their own freedom in order to then help their fellow nationals gain liberty from Great Britain.”

Problems of racist actions continued through World War I, she continued, as African-Canadians were told “this is a white man’s war. You are not wanted or needed.” After World War II, Harding-Davis said the RCAF reinstated the requirements that applications from African-Canadians, Asians and “former enemy aliens” be forwarded to headquarters for approval with that policy existing through 1956.

In the 21st Century, Harding-Davis said “anti-blackness is a significant problem in the Canadian Forces” as well.

“African-Canadians have a long, proud history of service in uniform. From the days before Canada was even its own country to the current efforts in Afghanistan and Ira , the sacrifices and achievements of African-Canadians have shone through,” said Harding-Davis. “Their struggle for acceptance and equality has been hard won. They persevered to make their mark.”

Harding-Davis pointed out that ex-slaves fought with the British as far back as the Revolutionary War. In the War of 1812, she pointed out the contributions of Richard Pierpoint, who proposed the formation of a “Corps of men of Colour,” later redubbed the “Coloured Corps.”

“The Coloured Corps saw action in some of the best-known battles of the War of 1812,” Harding-Davis stated. “At the Battle of Queenston Heights, they participated in the recapture of the Redan Battery after the death of Major General Sir Isaac Brock. In the years following the war, Coloured Corps veterans worked hard at getting back their pay and pensions.”

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into the 1820s and early 1830s.

During World War I, African-Canadians “ ocked to recruiting stations” and were turned away nationwide from what they were told was a “White Man’s War,” Harding-Davis stated. She did point out the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) – also known as the “Black Battalion” – was authorized uly 5, 191 and was the first and only all-Black battalion in Canadian military history.

Harding-Davis pointed out her own father fought in World War II. Private Morris Harding served with the Royal Canadian Ri es on the European front as a sharpshooter and worked in military stores doling out supplies. He was wounded and received medals of commendation for his service to the country, said Harding-Davis. He would later open Harding Electric and the master electrician operated that with his wife Ruth for 41 years.

Lt. Kenneth Jacobs served with the Royal Canadian Medical Corps in WWII and was an operating room assistant at Vancouver Military Hospital. She said acobs was the first Canadian of African descent to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

The tradition of Black Canadian service in the military has expanded and evolved since the end of WWII, she explained.

“In the Korean War, Canadians returned to the battlefield scarcely five years after the end of the Second World War travelling halfway around the world to join the nited ations forces fighting to restore peace in Korea,” said HardingDavis. “Black soldiers were among the Canadian Army troops that were sent to fight so far from home.”

Harding-Davis said recruiting practices began to improve in the mid-1950’s and African-Canadians became better established in the Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force and received elevated ranks along the way.

“Blacks were no longer just grunt privates,” she said.

Black Canadians have gone on to serve in every branch of the military, she continued, including during the Cold War and other con icts as well as whatever duties they were needed for.

“Today, Black Canadians standing on the shoulders of the trailblazers who led the way, continue to serve proudly in uniform where they share in the sacrifices and achievements being made by the Canadian Forces,” she said. “Our country’s efforts in Afghanistan have come at a high cost, however, African-Canadians successfully fought to fight in the Armed Forces. We represent the Black Thread in the Canadian Tapestry’ and we continue to serve with valour!”

Harding-Davis added “I would like to honour the Black military for giving you and I the opportunity to sit here peacefully and quietly to live our lives.”

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Amherstburg native conducts baseball camp at the Libro Centre

By Ron Giofu An Amherstburg native returned to his hometown on the weekend to help develop the talents of young baseball players.

Chase Walach, who owns and operates Chaser’s Baseball Development, returned to Amherstburg Saturday to host a baseball camp at the Libro Centre. He was able to hold the camp under beautiful weather conditions for November and that allowed players to enjoy their sport and pick up some tips at the same time.

“I’m in town from Orillia,” Walach explained. “I grew up and spent 19 years in Amherstburg. I was in town and decided to put this out there for the community.

I just want to give something back.”

Players were able to work on their hitting mechanics, footwork and fielding skills during the three-hour camp.

Walach started his baseball career in the Amherstburg Cardinals program and advanced to the Tecumseh Thunder AAA program. He also played elite level baseball in Michigan.

When he hung up his spikes as a baseball player in 2013, Walach said the transition was di cult at first but he transitioned into coaching and player development. He said he started Chaser’s Baseball Development in 2015 and he enjoys that he still has his place in the sport.

“I am happy to be able to do it,” said Walach, 26.

When Walach started his business in 2015, he averaged about ten clients per year.

“Because of COVID-19, it jumped from ten to 30,” he said.

Walach added he wanted to run a camp in Amherstburg due to players not having any other places to play baseball due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

He noted that he takes players from anywhere but pointed out much of the coaching is done virtually if the player lives a great distance away from Orillia.

“It runs all year round,” he said. “I take players from all over.”

Workouts differ depending on age, with the elite-level players getting a more di cult workout and training program than the younger players.

For more information on Chaser’s Baseball Development, visit his Facebook or Instagram pages or his website at http://jjwalach.wixsite.com/ chasersdevelopment. People can also call his cell phone at 705-305-2264.

Blood Donation clinic filled

Canadian Blood Services held another blood donation clinic recently at the Columbus Community Hall with every appointment being filled. Canadian Blood Services thanks the residents of Amherstburg who attended the clinic and hopes everyone had a positive donation experience. A total of 100 units of blood were collected and that achieved 116 per cent of their blood collection target. These lifesaving gifts will go on to help Canadian patients in need of blood and blood products. The next mobile blood donation event in Amherstburg will be held Dec. 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. back at the Columbus Community Hall, located at 190 Richmond St. Donors can schedule an appointment to donate blood by visiting www.blood.ca, through the GiveBlood app or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE. Brian McCallum of Amherstburg (pictured) said he is a regular donor, even during the pandemic, noting “everything is super clean here.”

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March 28, 1928-October 31, 2020 Margaret passed away peacefully at Richmond Terrace Nursing Home. She is now reunited with her three sisters Muriel, Besie and Doreen and her cat Lucy. Loving Aunt of Michael and Manny, and Great Aunt of Emily and Ryan.

Margaret emigrated to Canada from England and lived most of her life in Amherstburg. She was retired from SKD after 43 years of service. Her love of adventure took her to many interesting places around the world, she was able to travel extensively before retirement.

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supplement to local food banks in the area.

The Unemployed Help Centre also donated 480 boxes of non-perishable food items that were collected as part of the June 27th Miracle food drive, Bondy added.

“No one in our community should be hungry,” said Bondy.

Bondy also credited Kathy Beaudoin for helping to start the initiative, with Beaudoin saying they are grateful for the support from the community.

Volunteers wanted to keep the number of restrictions low in terms of how to claim the food, but they were able to find out that people not only came from McGregor and Essex, but also from Amherstburg and Kingsville as well.

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“A lot of people came from Lakeshore,” added Bondy.

Delivery of food items was also done at the Oct. 31 event, provided the people in need didn’t live too far from McGregor.

People were also given a call list, which provided people with other groups and agencies that could help out. They listed food banks in Amherstburg, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, LaSalle and Leamington.

The Essex Food Basket welcomes donations of food or money, Beaudoin added.

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A volunteer group called the Essex Food Basket were out front of the McGregor Library distributing food free-of-charge to people that pulled up. Sherry Bondy, who is also a town councillor in Essex, was one of the volunteers out last Saturday along with council colleague Kim Verbeek and a collection of others. Bondy said there was a similar event the previous Saturday in Harrow that drew about 75 vehicles and fed about 115 adults and 105 children.

“We thought we’d do it again in McGregor,” said Bondy, adding they saw 60 vehicles come through in the first hour alone.

Sponsors included Boudreau Construction, County Towing, the Fruit Wagon, Neumiller Apples, Meleg’s Lakeview Orchard and Cider Mill, Foodland and there was also a $2,000 anonymous donation.

Whatever food wasn’t donated was shopped for by volunteers.

Bondy indicated that the Project HOPE food pantry in Harrow is being used well and by those who need it and that helped spark the food distribution events in McGregor and Harrow. Another is planned for Nov. 14 in Essex. The events showed there is food insecurity in the region, Bondy noted, and that the Essex Food Basket are doing the events as a

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“Crews & Brews” presents the “20 for 20 Event” this Sunday, which will feature over 20 local gyms and 10 breweries. It is being run by Garage Gym and G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. with proceeds benefiting the Windsor-Essex Cancer Centre Foundation.

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By Ron Giofu Hardcore gym enthusiasts and those simply wanting to get a bit of exercise can come together this Sunday in the fight against cancer.

The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation (WCCF) is partnering once again with G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. and The Garage Gym, the founders of “Crews & Brews,” for a new way to raise funds this year. “Crews & Brews” presents the “20 for 20 Event” this Sunday, which will feature over 20 local gyms and 10 breweries.

They have joined forces to raise funds for Grow On Windsor by attempting to break the world record for the total number of people simultaneously performing burpees.

“We wanted to continue to support the patients in our community but due to COVID-19, we were unable to hold the same event we did last year which raised over $125,000. This year, we wanted to challenge the community to raise funds, have some fun and break a world record,” says Tony Smith, Crews & Brews Co-Founder and Garage Gym co-owner.

The record is currently set at 1,455 people by Dubai Police.

Smith said they couldn't have the event as normal due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but he said the new twist on the event has led to it doubling in size.

“We've spread it around to all different locations that we can,” he said.

There will be 10-15 people in each location, he said, as they are trying to prevent large gatherings.

The event will be “one big massive Zoom call” which will raise funds for the WCCF. “One hundred per cent of the proceeds stay local,” he said.

The event sees people pay $20 for 20 minutes of burpees. Gyms, breweries, and local businesses will be hosting burpee participants around Windsor-Essex and people can also participate from home.

Smith said G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. is a co-founder of the event. Other area businesses that will be taking part include Team Rehab, the Towne Shoppe, All State insurance brokers Mike and Liz Scott, Muscedere Vineyards, CREW Winery, Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery and Kingsville locations including the Banded Goose, D.T. Enterprise Farms and the Garage Gym locations in Amherstburg and Kingsville.

People can donate and/or register at www.crewsnbrews.com.

The public can also follow the Crews & Brews Facebook Event for details on how to watch each location online.

Smith emphasized that people shouldn't be intimidated by having to do 20 minutes of burpees, as just one attempt makes a difference.

“If you use perspective, cancer is hard. Burpees are not,” he said.

“Tony and Greg (Grondin, GL Heritage) are no strangers to thinking outside the box and this year is no exception. Their pursuit of excellence and their desire to reach and surpass goals makes them amazing fundraisers and exactly what our community needs. This is a great way to support the patients in our community and have some fun while doing it”, says Houida Kassem, WCCF executive director.

“One hundred per cent of the proceeds stay local"

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Amherstburg Farmers Market wraps up with Halloween event

The Amherstburg Farmers Market concluded for the 2020 season at its new location on the grounds of G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. Market co-ordinator Rita Casagrande said they were thrilled with how things turned out by moving to the craft brewery on Howard Ave. “We’ll be back next year!” she said with a smile. The final market day of the season was Oct. 31 and featured a Halloween theme with vendors, and some customers, dressing up in costumes and getting in the spirit.

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Lee Meers from Simply Delicious was one of the vendors who dressed up at the Amherstburg Farmers Market final day Oct. 31.

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