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Veterans honoured at Remembrance Day ceremony

RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU The public joined Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 in observing Remembrance Day last Thursday. After a parade, a ceremony was held at the cenotaph in Navy Yard Park.

The parade then returned to the Legion following the ceremony.

By Ron Giofu Remembrance Day looked closer to normal this year as Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 once again led efforts to honour veterans.

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced an abbreviated version of Remembrance Day ceremonies last year, this year saw the return of the parade and a full ceremony at the cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard Park. Most participants in the parade as well as those who attended both the parade and ceremony wore •

masks but otherwise it resembled a regular Remembrance Day. After two minutes of silence was observed and the reading of the names of the Amherstburg soldiers who died in battle were read, greetings were brought and the public was reminded of what Remembrance Day means.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 president Laurie Cavanaugh pointed out that 2021 is the 100th anniversary of the poppy. She gave a brief history of the poppy and why it is important, with Legion member and ceremony emcee

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Steven Hanratty, policy advisor and stakeholder relations with the office of Essex MP Chris Lewis, read a statement from Lewis that noted Nov. 11 is a day that reminds people of past sacrifices of veterans and the freedoms they now enjoy. Lewis’ statement also read that he “had the privilege of walking on the beaches of Normandy where many

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Natyshak’s message stated that he joins all Ontarians in paying tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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Amherstburg Freedom Museum presents presentation on experiences on Black war heroes

By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Freedom Museum hosted an online presentation last week detailing what Black soldiers endured overseas and also at home.

The virtual presentation was made by Shantelle Browning-Morgan and Catherine MacDonald and was entitled “Fighting a Double War: Remembering Windsor’s Unsung Black Heroes Who Fought Fascism Overseas and Racism at Home.”

The presentation outlined five soldiers from the Windsor-area and detailed their experiences.

Browning-Morgan outlined the life of Lt. Col. Kenneth Jacobs, who was the first Black man to earn that rank. He was also the first Black frontline social worker while in the armed forces and would later donate his uniforms to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.

According to Browning-Morgan’s research, Jacobs, who died in 2016, noted he experienced discrimination during the promotion process, as he was overlooked at points in his career in favour of people with service and experience not at the level he had.

Ella Jackson was also profiled by Browning-Morgan, with Jackson being a Black woman who joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) in 1942.

Women of colour were not often welcome into the CWAC, but she was in the

corps in the early 1940s where her enrolment was documented in local media in both Windsor and Detroit.

Few details are known of Jackson’s service, but Browning-Morgan said she learned from a family member that Jackson’s “mental state was very unwell as a result of her experience with CWAC.” Official records have been tough to come by, she added.

“It became very frustrating,” Browning-Morgan said of her records search.

“It felt like Ella Jackson had been erased from history.”

Browning-Morgan called Jackson an “unsung hero” who fought three wars including against fascism, racism and sexism.

Edward Henderson’s service was also documented by Browning-Morgan. Even after he was allowed to enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), he went to a Windsor restaurant in 1943 where he was refused service. He would question if that was what he was going to war to fight for.

Sadly, Henderson was killed in a training accident in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1943.

Browning-Morgan believed racism was part of the experiences of the three people she profiled, with MacDonald presenting two more similar cases.

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educator, community builder and civil rights leader in his lifetime. He was able to work his way up in the RCAF before returning home where he was one of the first teachers and principals in the Toronto-area.

Private John Andrew Taylor was also profiled, with Taylor being killed in the Netherlands during World War II as part of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment.

MacDonald said he joined the service to feed his family. His body was never

found and he is part of a memorial that is in the Netherlands.

“These five heroes truly fought double wars,” said MacDonald.

Both MacDonald and Browning-Morgan said they would welcome any other stories as part of their research.

The virtual presentation can be watched in full on the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s website at www.amherstburgfreedom.org or on their YouTube and Facebook pages.

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Budget timelines pushed back until new year, public meeting proposed for Jan. 15

Amherstburg town council debates budget timelines during the Nov. 8 meeting. Budget deliberations were supposed to be happening now but because of major staffing changes at town hall, those have been pushed back until January. Screenshot

Ron Giofu The process for the 2022 budget has been pushed back until January, with council members looking at Jan. 15 as a public meeting date.

The original dates would have seen the 2022 proposed budget tabled Nov. 1, a public engagement session Nov. 6, budget deliberations Nov. 16-18 and council adoption Dec. 14 but major staffing changes have caused those dates to be pushed into the new year. The new schedule will see the budget presented Jan. 10, public engagement through the “Talk the Burg” platform Jan. 11-18, budget deliberations Jan. 26-27 and council adoption Feb. 14.

“In addition to the revised budget process timelines, a more streamlined budget document is planned that presents

each budget centre from a high-level perspective, allowing council to focus on the programs and services provided from a strategic point of view. This allows administration to deliver the services based on the service levels proposed and program funding approved,” said a report from interim CAO Tony Haddad and acting treasurer Mark Spizzirri. “Administration’s intent is to bring forward a recommended budget that maintains the Town’s existing level of service. Any budget enhancements will be identified for Council’s consideration and would add to the recommended tax levy proposed to maintain the existing service levels.”

Councillor Peter Courtney voiced concerns over the process, stating “our responsibility is to make sure we run our municipality as efficiently as possible.”

Courtney wanted to see such things as an organizational review, a corporate strategy plan and to find savings within. He said residents simply want to see basic services provided such as garbage pick-up and snow removal.

“We offer a lot of things and I want to make sure that we review all of these things,” said Courtney.

Streamlining is “good,” he added, and he still wants to see a line-by-line review.

He said it allows for a more transparent budget process and residents are going “to want to know where all the dimes and nickels are and know everything is on the up and up.”

“That is not what is being proposed,” Haddad responded, of the line-by-line review. “Budget processes in municipalities across Ontario tend not to be line item reviews. You have professional staff that are managing budgets that are approved by council. We do variance reporting, ideally on a quarterly basis, so council is aware so of how the budget performance is being implemented.”

Haddad added program focused budgeting allows for a streamlined process, but “it allows council to focus on programs and services that each department presents and delivers.”

He said how those are delivered are generally through labour, equipment and materials.

“If these programs are being delivered at levels that are meeting community expectations and council expectations, then year-to-year the only changes are essentially any efficiencies that have been identified as well as any contractu-

al obligations that are reflected through collective bargaining agreements or simple cost of living adjustments that are reflected in the cost of goods and services.”

How services are viewed in the community will vary depending on the thoughts of residents and businesses, Haddad added, but administration’s intent is to provide a budget for council to consider that, if services are remaining at a status quo level, “there is not a lot to discuss or debate.”

Items that have been referred to the budget can still be discussed and debated, he indicated.

“I can say from the brief time here, there are a number of gaps in our business plan in terms of projects that have been undertaken, progressed or reached completion, or have not had budget allocations for them or the budget allocations that are there are not going to meet expectations,” he added. “Those are the sorts of things that are policy matters council needs to be aware of and need to decide on how they are best going to proceed with.”

A capital asset plan is tracking in the right direction but is not adequate as of yet, Haddad stated. A fleet replacement program needs to be addressed, he continued, with reserves not appearing to be sufficient.

“Those are the sorts of the things I think this council needs to be addressing as part of the budget process because it’s not only current year, but it is a multiyear impact it is going to have on tax rates and future budgets,” he said.

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Golden Age Club letter to council shared with readers I am writing you on behalf of the Fort Malden Golden Age Centre seniors’ club. I’d like to provide a brief history on our current placement at the Libro Centre.

We were approached by the Town of Amherstburg to move from our location on Victoria St. to go to the new arena complex when the plans for the complex were developed. Our location on Victoria St. was given to us, for life, by town council and was spearheaded by Rose Kelly (former town councillor).

The Town of Amherstburg needed our club to be housed in the new arena complex in order to receive a government grant for seniors to help with the financial burden of building the new arena complex. Upon our agreement to move to the Libro Centre, our club received a contract with the Town of Amherstburg, commencing Jan. 2012 for a five-year term. When the five-year term expired, our club tried to renew the contract with the town and we were advised by thenCAO John Miceli that it was not necessary to renew the contract in writing, and the existing contract would remain in place under the same terms on a year-toyear basis. However, this lack of a written contract led to many broken promises by town administration.

In 2018, we had a meeting with Miceli and the director of parks, recreation, facilities and culture Phil Roberts to move our club into the former St. Bernard School building. We were informed the new hub would be a perfect spot for our club. The plans were developed and the site was selected. We were later informed that the space in the hub we had been promised was given to another organization.

COVID-19 hit in March 2020 and the Libro Centre closed. We were no longer able to hold any functions. The town allowed us to take our needed belongings (computers, money, etc.) from the Libro Centre during the shutdown. We left our other belongings as we planned to go return to the Libro Centre after the lockdown. Just prior to COVID restrictions lifting, the Town of Amherstburg advised that they needed our room at the Libro Centre, so they were taking it

over. All of our belongings were locked in another room that we did not have keys to access. As of today, the kitchen is off limits to us, but our supplies are still there.

Presently, we were told we could make use of the Energy Zone room for our office, the hallway outside of Rink B and the room upstairs between Rink A and Rink B. We still do not have our office set up in the Zone Room as we were told.

We are still trying to find a permanent location. We have gone back to view the hub and the original space we looked at it is still available. We also viewed the property at the corner of Simcoe and Victoria (the former boxing club location) which is for sale.

As seniors, who have paid taxes and given much to this town over the years, as well as donating time and financial support to different organizations in town and the arena itself, we believe we are not being treated fairly and are being undervalued. We need council and the town to obtain a permanent place at the hub of our own, that cannot be taken away or suddenly given to another organization. We need it now, not nine months from now. We have waited long enough.

As you can see, we have been left with endless questions in a bureaucratic loop, with no commitment from the town on anything. We are all left wondering, who is in charge of the town anyway? We have yet to receive an answer to any of our questions and are becoming increasingly frustrated and disenchanted with both the leadership and administration of our beloved town.

Thank you for taking the time to read through our concerns.

— Dorothy Thrasher President Fort Malden Golden Age Club (See related story on Page 10.)

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Haddad said if council is committed to a program, staff will manage labour, equipment and materials. If council wants to change the program, that is the discussion to have, Haddad believes.

Shifting the format to what is being proposed could also open the door to multi-year budgeting, Haddad indicated.

Haddad said specific line items could still be addressed by administration but to review the entire budget that way “is not a good use of council time.”

Councillor Michael Prue noticed the proposed timelines put forth by administration did not include a public meeting.

“That’s one of the hallmarks of municipal government is having people come in and voice their concerns or support or whatever, not just filling out a survey online in front of a faceless computer,” said Prue.

“Why is there nothing here allowing them to be present when the budget is being discussed or before the budget is discussed?”

Haddad said public consultation can take many forms and he said he has had good results with surveys in the past. He said surveys over a week allows the residents to bring up any concerns they wish with administration compiling those issues for council.

“We believe a survey is a more structured process that would be more valuable over a week’s time as op-

posed to a couple of hours at one time,” said Haddad.

Prue said there are those that prefer going before council with Haddad indicating it is up to council to decide what their preference is. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said people can still delegate at a public meeting if they choose, adding he didn’t oppose a public meeting.

Courtney wanted a date set up, suggesting Jan. 15, 2022, at a location to be determined. Councillor Don McArthur said “in Amherstburg it’s a bit of tradition to have a public budget meeting.”

“It was an open forum,” he said. “Democracy is not always pretty but it should always be open and should always be transparent.”

McArthur added a survey is “a great idea” but a public meeting is also needed so council can hear from residents.

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Councillors Patricia Simone and Marc Renaud also spoke in favour of having a meeting.

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Halloween haul delivered to Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission

By Ron Giofu With Halloween finished for this year, the Grant and Shank families are not only putting away their decorations, but they have also delivered donations to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission.

The Grants and Shanks not only decorate their front yards for Halloween every year, but also put out a box where people can drop off non-perishable food items for the mission. This year’s haul was down compared to last year but Ken Grant, Heather Shank and their families were happy to donate again this year nonetheless.

Grant, Shank and Shank’s sons Drew and Cooper were at the mission last Friday morning where they delivered 1,434 cans and other non-perishable items.

The overall total was 1,532 items, but some were expired and those 98 items will be delivered to an animal rescue farm for use there, explained Shank.

“We had 2,020 last year,” said Grant.

The two families also collected $525 with that also being delivered to the mission.

Shank believes the total was down this year because there are fewer public health restrictions in place this year relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and people have more to do.

Weather was also a factor, both Grant and Shank state, as there were often nights were the lights were turned on but the rain came as well.

“Mother Nature didn’t co-operate as much this year,” said Shank.

Grant added they didn’t have their displays turned on for as many nights this year either.

“We cut down our hours this year,” he said.

However, they were still pleased to be able to help the mission and credit the community for their support.

“Every little bit helps,” said Grant. “If it wasn’t for the community, this wouldn’t be possible. We definitely thank everyone for their support of the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission with

As part of their recent Halloween displays at their McLellan Ave. home, the Grant and Shank families also asked for donations to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. From left: Heather Shank, Cooper Shank, Ken Grant and mission president Tim McAllister.

their food and cash donations.”

Grant said a lot of people noticed their displays as it once again brought in people from Windsor-Essex County but he had friends and family come in from places like Sarnia and Kitchener as well.

“We enjoy it when the kids enjoy it,” Grant added. “It brings joy to both of us.”

Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission president Tim McAllister was thrilled to accept this year’s donations. He said he visited the McLellan Ave. neighbourhood where the Shanks and the Grants live and enjoyed what he saw.

“It was something beyond special,” said McAllister. “People were very excited about all the stuff.”

Excitement was also how McAllister described receiving the donations. He said donations are a blessing to the mission and helps them offer blessings to people in need.

“It makes our jobs easier,” said McAllister. “Words can’t express what they did to bless us. We are excited.”

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Public enjoys paranormal investigation at Park House Museum

By Ron Giofu The Park House Museum has long been rumoured to be a place where things go “bump in the night.”

According to those who have worked and volunteered there, there have also been unexplained knocking, talking, footsteps and more during the day as well.

PO3 Paranormal returned to the Park House Museum recently for two public sessions where people could pay for the experience of working with the paranormal investigators and see if there was any activity. The first night the public paranormal investigations were held was held was Oct. 29 but a second night was scheduled in early November.

There were two sessions each night, with the fundraiser selling out so quickly the first night that the second night was scheduled.

“It’s been great.

We sold out right away,” said Teena Duchesne from PO3 Paranormal.

“There was so much interest we had to book a second day.”

Reports of voices coming through their equipment were shared, with

other pieces of equipment said to be set off by “spirits” in the room. Duchesne said some nights are better than others in regards to picking up activity.

“Everyone seemed to have a good time,” she said. “It’s kind of like going fishing. Some nights you are going to get a lot of activity, some nights you don’t get anything at all.”

PO3 Paranormal hasn’t been out doing investigations as much during the COVID-19 pandemic, she said, but they jumped at the chance when approached by Park House Museum curator Stephanie Pouget-Papak about returning this year.

“This building is very active,” said Duchesne, who was joined by fellow paranormal investigator Jax Bee last Friday night.

Other historical sites that PO3 Paranormal have investigated include Fort Malden National Historic Site, the former home of The House Youth Centre at 247 Brock St. and Heritage Village in Essex.

The groups were capped at eight for the most recent investigations at the Park House Museum due to COVID-19, but Duchesne said they had some repeat

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Jax Bee and Teena Duchesne from PO3 Paranormal get their equipment ready for a public paranormal investigation in early November at the Park House Museum. The first event sold out Oct. 29 so they presented a second night. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

customers as many are interested in searching for spirits.

“They come to all of our events,” Duchesne said of some of their attendees.

Duchesne added the group will also do “house cleansings” where they are invited into a home by people who believe there is paranormal activity within.

Bee added they have also been limited

by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of where they can go, noting they can’t travel to locations in the United States they have previously gone to for the time being.

“I can’t wait to go back,” Bee added.

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Secret Santa Dinner raises $15,600 at Mealtime Express

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Proceeds to help about 30 local families

By Ron Giofu A holiday tradition continued this year thanks to a local restaurant's generosity.

Mealtime Express held its 13th annual Secret Santa Dinner last Sunday evening as a way to ensure that local children have a good Christmas. Between meal sales and raffle proceeds, this year's benefit dinner raised approximately $15,600.

“We did it all take-out again because we didn't know what the COVID-19 situation would be,” said Mealtime Express owner Janet Mickle. “We sold out on tickets.”

There were 300 meals served overall.

Last year's dinner raised over $15,000 and Mickle said they were aiming to break that record.

“We're going to try and break it,” she said, about halfway through Sunday's event. “We're getting close.”

Mickle said they work with organizations in the area that, in turn, work with local families. That includes such groups as Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission as well as “anywhere that we can find families.”

“Sometimes they come to us,” added Mickle. “Everyone knows we do (the dinner).”

The sponsors and door prize donors were also thanked, with Mickle adding that Mealtime Express doesn't have to do much to get people to help the community.

“We never have to go and ask for prizes,” she said. “People call us all year and offer raffle prizes. They call us, which is awesome.”

Mickle credits the success of the event to Amherstburg being “a good community with a lot of great volunteers.” The restaurant shuts down every year at 2 p.m. the day of the dinner with the staff staying around to volunteer their time.

With it being a take-out format for two years in a row, Mickle said she was unsure if they would return to the standard sit-down dinner format they had previously. She indicated both methods have their benefits.

“This really goes smoothly,” she said of the take-out option. “We can sell more dinners this way. We are able to raise more money this way.”

Santa & Mrs. Claus and one of their elves greeted customers as they attended the Secret Santa Dinner at Mealtime Express Sunday night. A total of 300 meals were served. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

The staff at Mealtime Express volunteered their time to help out the restaurant’s 13th annual Secret Santa Dinner. The event raises money for families in need at Christmas. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

The sit-down dinner is still missed by some diners, however.

“People do miss the party atmosphere,” said Mickle.

There are a lot of returning customers every year, she added, but some new faces as well. The dinner helps out about 30 families in Amherstburg, Mickle stated.

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Local restaurant celebrates a half-century in business

By Ron Giofu A local landmark has turned 50-years-old.

Speck's Restaurant marked their halfcentury in business with a celebration Sunday where new and old customers alike came by to congratulate owners Sarah Brush and Lennie Richardson and their staff. Homemade soup, a Speck's trademark, as well as other treats were given to those who stopped by the Bathurst St. restaurant.

“I'm very excited,” said Brush. “I can't believe it's been 50 years.”

Started by Brush and Richardson's mom Irene Sprague, the restaurant has grown to be a favoured spot of many looking to have breakfast or lunch. After Sprague died in 2000, her daughters took over the business.

“In 2016, we renovated and doubled

our capacity,” said Brush. “That made it so much larger. We had so many people coming in. The business kept growing.”

Brush added the restaurant is “crazy busy” and pointed out they won the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce's “Most Attractive Improvement” award in 2017.

Speck's is more than just a steady group of the same people, she added.

“People think it's all regulars,” said Brush.

“It's more than that.

There are new faces that are becoming regulars. It's all new faces all the time.”

Brush added they are very grateful for the support of not only the customers, but the staff as well.

Six people are employed at Speck's.

“I've had long-time staff,” said Brush.

“I treat them like family. We've become friends. It's a great fit for all of us.”

Brush added her children have all worked at the restaurant or will soon.

I'm very excited, I can't believe it's been 50 years.

Speck’s Restaurant co-owners Sarah Brush and Lennie Richardson marked the Bathurst St. landmark’s 50th anniversary with a celebration last Sunday. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

She said they are known not only for their soup, but their pies and breakfasts.

“I just think it's constantly the same, always,” she said.

Speck's plans to stay the course and

keep serving their customers as best as they can.

“I'm just really grateful for the community of Amherstburg and the whole area,” said Brush.

More departures at Amherstburg town hall

By Ron Giofu There are more departures from Amherstburg town hall.

The ranks of those leaving the town have grown again, as it was confirmed that manager of bylaw and licensing Rob Sassine and acting treasurer Mark Spizzirri are both leaving. Similar to when clerk Paula Parker left for Kingsville and Justin Rousseau left for Lakeshore, the reasons for the latest departures is being attributed to greener pastures elsewhere.

“They are going to other municipalities for better offers,” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “It’s the same thing as the past clerk and treasurer.”

DiCarlo said the town doesn’t have as much staff as other local municipalities and other municipalities are able to put forth better offers. He added that municipalities have been discussing the issue at a provincial level of staff going from one municipality to the next and the struggle to recruit and retain

employees.

“This isn’t something we haven’t been talking about for years,” he said.

The mayor maintained the town is “short staffed” and that and compensation leads to staff members going elsewhere.

“As confirmed by other departures, we have had other municipalities that are offering better compensation and better working conditions when you have more staff doing the same amount of work,” he stated.

Amherstburg has benefitted by hiring employees away from other municipalities in the past, but said it is now going the other way in that better offers are drawing town employees away.

Town council has agreed with an administrative request to push 2022 budget deliberations to January but the fact another treasurer is leaving “may very well cause a problem,” said DiCarlo. He added interim CAO Tony Haddad is working on that issue

but was hopeful the budget can still be discussed based on the new schedule.

“I think we are far enough into the reports,” he said. “We shouldn’t have to delay it again but we can only work with what we’ve got.”

Other employees to leave in recent months have included solicitor Susan Hirota, who left for a similar position in Kingsville, and manager of human resources Michelle Rose.

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“We will never take for granted their immeasurable contributions,” Natyshak’s statement read.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo recalled last year’s service and said while people could not gather like they normally did, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 “did not waver in their responsibility” and it was “a testament to their character” in presenting the ceremony. He added Remembrance Day has “profound meaning” and that freedoms that are enjoyed and talked about today are due to those who served.

“Today, and every day, we must remember them,” said DiCarlo.

After the ceremony, the parade returned to the Legion where, in a sign of the times, people’s vaccination status was checked before they were allowed to come in and enjoy lunch.

The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 colour guard leads the Remembrance Day parade down Murray St.

Stephen Brown plays the bugle as part of the Remembrance Day ceremony in Amherstburg.

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Sgt. at Arms Tim Girard and his father Capt. Richard Girard salute after laying a wreath in memory of Robert Frederick Girard, who was killed in the Korean War.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 led a parade to the cenotaph where masked participants gathered for the Remembrance Day service.

Sarah Parks Horsemenship participated in the parade. Sarah and Laura Parks’ grandfather John White was a World War II veteran. The Parks sisters were on two of the horses.

The Provincial Marine took part in the Remembrance Day ceremony.

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X-Ray facility now open at Amherstburg Health Care Centre

Amherstburg X-Ray is now open within the Amherstburg Health Care Centre. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo cut the ribbon alongside owner Luigi DiPierdomenico (right) and Dr. Fareed Denath (left).

By RTT Staff A new X-ray facility is now available at the Amherstburg Health Care Centre.

The official ribbon cutting was held recently although Amherstburg X-Ray had already opened to the public.

Luigi DiPierdomenico, owner of the Amherstburg Health Care Centre, said they have modern facilities

to treat those in need of X-ray services.

“We had a license prior to this but it went dormant.

We had to re-activate it,” he said. “We partnered with a group of physicians to provide X-ray services.”

The former X-ray machine was an older, analog device but has now been upgraded to a modern, digital machine. Information between medical professionals regarding their patients can now be shared on a much quicker basis, he noted.

“The speed is a lot greater,” said DiPierdomenico.

The new machine also produces less radiation, added radiologist Dr. Fareed Denath, who works with Dr. Winston Ramsewat and Dr. Dan Gill at the clinic.

The new X-Ray clinic currently sees 10-15 patients per day with people welcome via appointment or on a walk-in basis. DiPierdomenico indicated appointments are taken first.

“Ultimately, it’s better to book an appointment,” added Dr. Denath.

Dr. Denath added it is a convenience for Amherstburg residents as well as those in nearby municipalities as they no longer have to drive to Windsor or another community for X-ray services. He noted it will speed up diagnoses and recommendations of treatment.

“Time is of the essence when you have to do treatment,” added DiPierdomenico.

While X-ray services are now available, DiPierdomenico said they are hoping to add ultrasound as well. There is an application before the Ministry of Health to try and bring that service to Amherstburg.

“There’s no other community (with a population) over 20,000 that doesn’t have ultrasound,” he said.

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Update given on future location for Golden Age Club

By Ron Giofu What is the future of the Fort Malden Golden Age Club’s location?

An update was provided at the most recent meeting of Amherstburg town council. Members of the senior club’s executive have expressed displeasure and disappointment over being removed from their ground floor community room space at the Libro Centre with town officials stating space restrictions brought on due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced planning and building offices to move into half of the community room space.

The Golden Age Club has had to move to the Energy Zone room and also have to play cards in what has been the dining area for people to sit in when the canteen was open. Seniors activities also have been taking place in the second floor community room.

Councillor Michael Prue noted Golden Age Club president Dorothy Thrasher sent a two-page letter to town council “obviously very much from her heart.”

Prue said the letter said Thrasher wrote that seniors have given a lot to the town over the years, and now feel “undervalued.”

The letter says the Golden Age Club wants permanent space at the Amherstburg Community Hub “that cannot be taken away or given to another organization.”

“We need it now, not nine months from now, and we have waited long enough,” Prue read from Thrasher’s letter.

Prue asked when the club will be able to move over to the hub.

Director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon said she is preparing a report regarding the Amherstburg Community Hub that goes over costs and expenses. She believes there may have been a miscommunication with the Golden Age Club, adding the move won’t happen in the next couple of months.

“I can say that a report is coming forward with a synopsis of what was spent at the hub,” said Baillargeon. “I have been working with Ms. Thrasher on a plan to get them into the building. There is space within the building that would be a perfect space allocation for this group as well as for programming within the building.”

Space is being provided at the Libro Centre currently, she added, noting a temporary office has been put in the Energy Zone room.

“We have accommodated them to the best of our ability with the confines we have with town resources,” said Baillargeon. “We have met with Dorothy and we have told her we have design options and will meet with them over the hub. It will all be brought to council in a report that will itemize everything and it will be council’s decision from there.”

Councillor Don McArthur said town council “gets blasted sometimes” from people saying it is not a seniors’ hub but noted there are a lot of amenities for seniors.

“It’s a perfect space (for the Golden Age Club),” said McArthur.

McArthur asked if the problem was if there was not enough money to outfit the building as required.

“Right now, the money for the hub to redo the building itself has been spent,” said Baillargeon.

“There’s still things that need to be done to bring that building where it needs to be. There’s space left over that we need to occupy.”

People and groups have shown interest in obtaining space in the hub and Baillargeon said a council report will show exactly what is spent, what proposals are going forward, and said the space where the Golden Age Club would be could also be rented out to other groups to give the town extra revenue.

There are also issues from current tenants of the hub that have to be addressed, Baillargeon indicated.

www.rivertowntimes.com nice to have X-ray back in town. He said it is one more medical service available locally and allows residents to stay closer to home to get what they need.

“From young to old, it’s something everyone is going to need,” he said.

It is also another business that has opened in Amherstburg, the mayor added.

“It’s one more thing the town has to offer,” said DiCarlo. “From the medical aspect to the economy, this is great news for Amherstburg.”

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He was the brother of Christopher, Michael, David & Kim, MaryAnne & Brian, Peter & Sue, and Rita & Paul. John leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, and many lifelong friends including his longtime neighbor Rodger Deslippe and his fur-buddy Mabel. John retired from General Chemical Casino Power Plant. He was a great storyteller and frustrated golfer. In his retirement, he found his passions in tennis and pickleball where he had many great matches and made many friends, including Lenoi. At John’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no service, but a Memorial will be planned at a later date. RJR Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Amherstburg), 519-254-2585.

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Linda retired from Diageo after many years of service.

She had a great sense of humour, she loved her family and she loved dogs. She was an avid golfer and played competitive baseball.

Special thanks to Linda’s many close friends who have been there for her and for the family throughout her illness. We also thank Dr. Ghafoor from the Cancer Clinic, the nurses at WRH Ouellette 8E, the nurses at WRH Met 4th floor, the therapists, PSWs, nurses and health care workers who cared for Linda at home, in the hospital and at Hospice.

At Linda’s request, cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation was held at James H Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St., Amherstburg on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 11 a.m. until the time of Memorial Service at 3 p.m.

In kindness, memorial donations made to Ovarian Cancer Canada would be appreciated.

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By Ron Giofu A local hockey player has accomplished one of her goals and is heading to an American university on a scholarship.

Madison Faucher signed her letter of intent and will be going to school at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota next year. Faucher, who turns 17-years-old in December, currently attends St. Thomas of

Villanova Secondary School and made her university decision final during a signing ceremony at her family’s private arena Friday night in Amherstburg.

“It feels cool,” the young goalie said.

“It’s exciting. It just feels real now.”

Faucher made up her mind to attend Bemidji State University after touring the campus. It featured the small town feel she was looking for.

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Madison Faucher signs her letter of intent to play for Bemidji State University next season. The local goalie weighed several offers before deciding to head to the Minnesota school.

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the school I wanted to go to,” she said.

“It felt like home.”

Faucher was welcomed to the school by its head women’s hockey coach Jim Scanlan and his staff.

“It really feels like a family,” she said.

Faucher was told by her new school’s coaches that it was an honour for them that she chose the Beavers and that they had actually been scouting her for two years.

It is a four-year scholarship and the culmination of one of her goals. She said she was scouted by several U.S. schools and some Canadian universities as well, but after seeing some teammates get scholarships at American universities, she decided she wanted to follow that route.

When she started her hockey career at age seven with the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association, Faucher played out as a skater and converted to goalie at age ten.

“She always wanted to play goalie,” said her mother Lisa. “Her dad (Ed) wanted her to learn the game.”

Ed was a goalie for 45 years.

After playing with AMHA, Faucher was recruited to play travel hockey for the South County girls travel program by coaches Chris Wilcox and Jeff White.

She worked her way up the ranks and then played for the Windsor Wildcats and the Southwest Wildcats women’s programs. She trains six days per week and is known for her tenacity and devotion to the game, often having to be told to leave the ice as she wants to keep working.

As for what attracted her to the goalie position, Faucher said it is something

she just enjoys.

“It’s different. You can just watch the whole game,” she said. “It’s fun. You can really make a difference.”

Thus far in her hockey career, Faucher has travelled as far as Ottawa and Toronto, and now she is off to Minnesota. She stated she has looked up to Canadian Olympic hockey players such as Meghan Agosta and Natalie Spooner and playing either at the Olympic level or professionally are still goals on her radar. She has taken part in some of Agosta’s hockey camps in the past.

Being a dual citizen, Faucher has the potential opportunity to play on either the Canadian or U.S. teams.

Faucher will major in exercise science while at Bemidji State University. She already works with younger athletes at clinics and hockey schools with family friend and University of Windsor kinesiology professor Dr. Scott Martyn noting it is not uncommon for athletes to give back to the sports in which they play.

Among the coaches and trainers she wishes to thank include Wilcox, White, Jennifer Souilliere, Jessica Hitchcock, Kayla Reniwsky, Michael Leighton, Francois Lemay, Angelina Tailiariol, Andrew Corchis, Matt Lachine, Brian Spearing, Rob Maggio and Martyn and his family, the latter including son William. William and Faucher have trained together. She is also thankful to Brian’s Hockey Equipment in Kingsville for designing her equipment and Mario Designs for designing her helmets as well as all of her teammates and everyone who has helped her along the way.

"It feels cool, it’s exciting. It just feels real now."

Action on the Gridiron

The Windsor Minor Football Association concluded its season with a series of games Saturday at the Libro Centre. Championship games were decided in all age groups during the course of the afternoon and evening. Tyke champions were the WMFA Lions while the WFCU Credit Union Pirates won the Atom title. The Spartan Sling Manufacturing Rebles won the pee wee championship. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

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The report from interim CAO Tony Haddad recommended the “Centennial Park Highest and Best Use Analysis as prepared by Dillon Consulting be tabled for review prior to a presentation by Karl Tanner, MCIP RPP, from Dillon Consulting at Council’s meeting on November 22, 2021.”

Haddad's report stated “In January 2019, the Town of Amherstburg retained Dillon Consulting Limited to complete a Highest and Best Use Analysis regarding Centennial Park.” He continued that town administration “is tabling the report titled Centennial Park Highest and Best Use Analysis, dated June 2020, for Council’s information” and review be based on a council resolution “that Administration be directed to proceed with public consultation for the rezoning of H. Murray Smith/ Centennial Park in accordance with the highest and best use for the subject lands in accordance with the Town’s Official Plan for Housing First Policy.”

A presentation of the report and its findings was recommended to take place next meeting, but after a roughly 50-minute in-camera session, town council simply received the report from administration.

The report called for housing in the northern end of Centennial Park, which the town still owns. The southern 15 acres was sold to the Greater Essex County District School Board and the new public high school is being built.

“This came out of the blue,” said Councillor Don McArthur. “Why are we only seeing it now?”

McArthur questioned where it came

from and said council went through a parks process earlier this year and wondered “why wasn't it part of that?”

Haddad said the report was found “literally in a box” and director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon added she first saw the report the previous week.

McArthur pressed Haddad whether it is unusual for a report to sit in a box, noting it was a report “the taxpayers bought and paid for.”

Councillor Peter Courtney asked who authorized the report, with Haddad requesting council go in-camera. Courtney asked again, and Haddad further suggested the meeting go in-camera, which it did after the bulk of agenda items were discussed.

Upon returning into public session, Courtney asked the question again and Haddad told town council "I believe this was commissioned by the former CAO" with it being also alleged the $14,500 cost came from the professional services account in the CAO's office.

Haddad's report was simply received by town council.

The report from Dillon Consulting stated the “results of the analysis found that the highest and best use for Centennial Park would be a medium density residential use. An open space component should be incorporated into the design of a medium density residential development in order to increase walkability and connectivity between the future secondary school site and the neighbouring former St. Bernard’s Elementary School site. A medium density residential use would be supported by the Provincial Policy Statement, County of Essex Official Plan and the Town of Amherstburg’s Official Plan and would promote a range and mix of housing types, increase opportunities for affordable housing and promote active transportation in the Town of Amherstburg.”

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Kicks & Giggles ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may not jump out of bed excited to work, but things may change in the next few days. Pleasant interactions at the workplace play a factor into your good mood.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Stop and smell the roses as much as possible, Taurus. Cherish the good things you encounter, whether they are big or small. Take advantage of an opportunity to indulge.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, don’t let trivial things distract you from the bigger picture. Even if a small opportunity does not initially seem like a big deal, it could grow in the days to come.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, people are interested in what you have to say, even if you’re normally inclined to keep things under wraps. Start practicing what you are going to talk about.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may experience a burst of productivity in the days to come. Harness this energy and get as much done as possible. Expect a helping hand from others.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 This week will be a lesson in putting yourself first, Virgo. Even if you don’t crave the limelight, people will be shining a spotlight on you for the time being. Prove your worth.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, progress you make in the next several days could be beneficial to you in the long run, even if doesn’t seem like it right now.

Keep plodding on.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 A surprising energy may compel you to eschew responsibilities and seek out some new horizons, Scorpio. Don’t shy away from exploring wherever you see fit.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t be surprised if things get a little stressful at work this week, Sagittarius.

Instead of feeling overwhelmed, think of it as an opportunity to find success.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Figure out how to strike a balance in your life, Capricorn. This may mean sharing work with other people to free up more opportunities to spend time with family.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you will be presented with various opportunities in the days to come. Some may be more worthy of your attention than others.

Vet the options that come your way.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, uncertainty may hang over your love life. You may need to find a way to sum up how you feel. Then you can take action.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER 14 - Prince Charles, British Royalty (73) NOVEMBER 15 - Lily Aldridge, Model (36) NOVEMBER 16 - Pete Davidson, Comic (28) NOVEMBER 17 - Tom Ellis, Actor (43) NOVEMBER 18 - David Ortíz, Sports analyst (46) NOVEMBER 19 - Adam Driver, Actor (38) NOVEMBER 20 - Joe Biden, US President (79)

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to autumn.

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Graffiti featuring racial slur being investigated as a hate crime The Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment is seeking any information in relation to an investigation involving graffiti located at a local park.

Patrol officers responded to a report that a racial slur was spray painted onto playground equipment at Jack Purdie Park, located in the 600 block of Richmond St. Police say this mischief incident is being investigated as hate-motivated due to the nature of the graffiti. The graffiti is described as a frowning face with eyes that are shaped as an X, along with the racial slur.

The exact date and time of the incident are unknown at this time, however it is believed the incident occurred Nov. 6 or Nov. 7.

Anyone who discovers any similar graffiti is asked to report it.

Online reporting options: https://www.police.windsor.on.ca/services/reporting/ Pages/Online-Crime-Reporting.aspx Also, anyone in the area of the incident with surveillance cameras is encouraged to check their footage for any possible evidence, including suspicious activity or persons.

Incidents such as this are taken very seriously and can result in criminal charges, police say, adding that hate motivated crimes can have a harmful impact on the entire community and will not be tolerated.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Amherstburg Detachment Criminal Investigations Division at 519-736-2252 ext. 230, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com Assault, other charges A 30-year-old Amherstburg man is facing several charges after an incident at a local establishment.

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment were called to attend the business in the area of Sandwich St. North and Alma St. Oct. 30 around 1 a.m. for an altercation that involved a weapon. Police say that through an investigation, an adult male was injured and sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The accused had allegedly left the scene with what appeared to be a shotgun, police add. The alleged weapon was not used, police add.

The suspect was located by police Nov. 2 and the man was arrested without incident. He faces charges including assault, mischief under $5,000, uttering threats to cause death and possession of a dangerous weapon.

Police say the investigation is still active and anyone with information, including surveillance or dashcam video, is asked to call police at 519-736-2252 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477).

Watch for pedestrians Drivers are once again reminded to be careful at intersections and keep an eye out for pedestrians. Complaints from residents have started to be raised again as people are reportedly speeding through intersections and not keeping an eye out for people crossing the street. Motorists are asked to be aware of pedestrian crosswalks and stop at the lines, watch their speeds and ensure no one is in the intersection before proceeding.

Vehicle vs. E-bike Police have charged a young motorist from Amherstburg with careless driving after a vehicle versus e-bike collision in the 100 block of Sandwich St. S. The crash took place Oct. 31 at approximately 3:30 a.m. The e-bike operator was transported via ambulance to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police say. The driver of the other vehicle co-operated with officers, police add. Anyone with further information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Animal avoidance Officers responded to a crash on Walker Road Nov. 1 where police say the driver had to swerve to avoid an animal that entered the roadway. The accident took place in the 9700 block and saw the vehicle facing northbound with its four-way flashers on after going onto the shoulder and striking roadway and address signs. There were no injuries.

Pick-up truck crash Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 18 (Pike Road) and Howard Ave. Nov. 3 around 6:48 a.m., both vehicles being pick-up trucks. An eastbound pick-up on County Road 18 allegedly turned into the path of a westbound pick-up truck with the first vehicle attempting to make a left turn. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was charged with failing to afford a reasonable opportunity to avoid a collision. Both vehicles were towed from the scene and there were no injuries.

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

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Courtney’s debut a big win for Admirals "For his first start, I thought he was tremendous."

Mitchell Demelo battles for the puck in front of the Amherstburg bench. Amherstburg downed the Dresden Jr. Kings 4-2 Sunday night at the Libro Centre. Photo by Fred Groves

By Fred Groves It was a night of firsts Sunday night at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg.

In Provincial Junior Hockey League action, the host Amherstburg Admirals doubled the Dresden Kings 4-2 in rookie goalie Josh Courtney’s first start between the pipes.

“For his first start, I thought he was tremendous. He was great,” said a pleased Amherstburg coach Paul Bortignon after the win. “He worked hard throughout training camp. I think the happiest guy was his counterpart, Nick Bolton.”

Bolton has started all of the 11 previous games for the locals and took a well-deserved break against the Kings.

Improving their record to 5-6-0-1, Matteo Frattaroli got his first goal of the season for the Admirals who saw the score at 1-1 after the first period and deadlocked at

two after 40 minutes.

Also connecting for the winners was Brandon Salvati who has scored in three straight games. Bortignon said the top trio of Salvati, Max Clifford and Mitchell Demelo is really starting to set the pace for the entire team.

“It seems as though they (Admirals) are having fun. Everyone on the bench is up and hopefully it translates into good things here,” said Bortignon.

Owen Papulkas had a beauty of a shorthanded goal in the second and did an amazing job corralling a loose puck. Defenceman Jayden Brown, with his second of the season was the game winner.

“He (Brown) came to us a little raw with some growing up to do and he’s done a great job. A lot of these guys have been thrown to the wolves. We’ve been without (veterans) Cole Welsh and Reid Stieler a few games,” noted Bortignon.

Sunday night saw the visiting Kings, who dressed just 13 skaters, bust out of the gate quick but it was the Admirals who dominated the rest of the way and managed to fire 50 shots at Dresden netminder Owen Lemieux.

“It would have been nice to see a few more go in. I thought their goalie played well,” said Bortignon.

Sunday’s victory was the second straight for the Admirals as they traveled to Blenheim last Thursday, returning with a slim 4-3 win over the Blades.

The visiting Admirals jumped out to a quick lead when Papulkas scored just 5:24 into the contest.

“The biggest thing is we competed for 60 minutes,” said Bortignon.

Salvati netted his second in as many games with less than a minute left in the first frame. Clifford put the visitors up 3-1 with just 18 ticks left in the second.

Blenheim battled back to even the count at three and Clifford, named the Admirals’ Player of the Game, got

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the winner at 18:36 of the third.

SLAPSHOTS…In his first game, Courtney made 28 saves…National Anthem singer Rylee Varney made her debut at the microphone…Amherstburg travels to Dresden on Friday for a rematch with the Kings and host the Petrolia Flyers for the first time on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Rookie goalie Josh Courtney, left; was the Admirals Player of the Game and received the Yellow Jacket from Max Clifford.

Photo by Fred Groves

Community Calendar SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 TOY DRIVE - ACS & Royal LePage Binder Real Estate hosting toy drive at the Royal LePage office at 65 Sandwich St. N. from 9 a.m.-12 noon. People can drop off a new, unwrapped toy. Toys will be given to children in need for Christmas.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 CHRISTMAS MARKET - Presented by Safe Families WindsorEssex. Held at Lighthouse Church, 266 King St. (at Gore St.) in Amherstburg. Admission is $2 for adults, kids free, and includes a raffle ticket towards some great door prizes. Runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You will have the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping while supporting local artists, small businesses and vulnerable families. For more information or to ask about vendor opportunities, please e-mail windsor@safefamilies.ca.

NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 26 STUFF A STOCKING FOR SENIORS - Presented by Amherstburg Community Services. Seniors who feel isolated or are at risk of loneliness this holiday season can be nominated for a stocking full of items by calling (519-736-5471) or e-mailing ACS (info@amherstburg-cs.com) from Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Senior’s name, phone number and home address required.

Registration runs through Nov. 26, stockings ready for pick-up or delivery the week of Dec. 20.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ACS HOLIDAY BAZAAR - Presented by Amherstburg Community Services at their office within the Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Masks mandatory.

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 7 STUFF-A-FIRE TRUCK TOY DRIVE - The Amherstburg Firefighters Association presents their annual Stuff-A-Fire Truck toy drive. Please drop off your unwrapped gifts by Dec. 7 at Canadian Tire, Movati Fitness, Joe Meloche Ford, the Amherstburg Health Care Centre or Capri Pizza. Gifts needed for children of all ages up to 15-years-old. No stuffed animals. Suggestions for teens include retail gift cards, movie passes, electronics, manicure/spa certificates. Cash donations will not be accepted. For info, visit www. amherstburgfire.com/toydrive.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 GOODFELLOWS PAPER SALES - Volunteers with the AAM Goodfellows will be out selling newspapers as part of their 2021 campaign. Sales will occur around Amherstburg from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Dec. 10 and from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dec. 11.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 FREE TAKE-OUT TURKEY DINNER - 25th annual McGregor Community Christmas Turkey dinner being presented by re McGregor Squirettes of Mary. Due to the pandemic, the event will be an order ahead, drive up and take-out dinner. There will be no entrance into the building that day, all meals will be curbside delivered. All health precautions necessary will be followed to ensure the safety of all. Runs from 3-6 p.m. at McGregor Columbian Club, 9650 Walker Road. Sponsored by the Squirettes and Knights of Columbus #2844. For info or to order, call 519-776-5710 or 519-919-5318.

ONGOING GOLDEN AGE CLUB - The Fort Malden Golden Age Centre has returned to its usual schedule at the Libro Centre. Monday features pepper, Tuesday euchre, Wednesday bridge, Thursday line dancing and cribbage and Friday pepper and bingo. Starts daily at 12:30 p.m. All welcome. Temporary phone is 519-736-6188.

ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 519-736-5471 for assistance.

WEEKLY BINGOS - Weekly Bingos are back at the Columbus Hall (former K of C Hall), 190 Richmond St. every Thursday at 7 p.m. Proof of vaccination is required per the health unit. Everyone is welcome to try their luck.

MISSION NEEDS DONATIONS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, located at 298 Victoria St. S., is in urgent need of some items. Among the items being requested are peanut butter, jam, ketchup, mustard, Sidekicks, cereal (any kind), corn starch, onion soup mix, radishes, chicken and beef broth, barbecue sauce, canned peas, canned cut green beans, canned pea & carrots, ranch dressing, egg noodles, and canned fruit. Monetary donations always welcome. For information, visit www.aburgmission.ca or call 519736-9140.

THE HOUSE YOUTH CENTRE PROGRAMS - The House Youth Centre, located in the Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St., offering weekly meetings for Grade 9 and Grade 11 students Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Weekly meetings for Grade 10 and Grade 12 students Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Alumni Group meets the third Thursday of each month while the Embrace group meets the last Thursday of each month. There is the quiet homework hour from 3-4 p.m. every Tuesday-Thursday and drop-in hours from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday-Thursday. For more information, e-mail program director Natalyn Brouillard at natalyn@houseyouthcentre. com.

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