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Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 launched its poppy campaign by pinning poppies on Mayor Aldo DiCarlo and Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche last Thursday afternoon. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, poppies will only be available at local businesses and the branch. They will not be sold on the street by local veterans and volunteers. People can also sponsor a wreath by going to the Legion.

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Remembrance Day celebrations to look differently in Amherstburg this year

By Ron Giofu

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 will be doing what it can to honour veterans this year on Remembrance Day, but it’s not going to be the huge event it normally is.

Under normal times, the Amherstburg Legion would host a large parade through the downtown core Nov. 11 and arrive at the cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard Park at 11 a.m. where a large crowd would be waiting. This year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be none of that and the public is encouraged to watch a live stream of the brief ceremony and not attend in person.

“Due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place from the municipal and provincial governments as well at the Royal Canadian Legion, there will be no Remem-

brance Day parade, no midnight vigil with the (Fort Malden) #202 cadets as we have done in previous years,” said Legion Br. 157 president Laurie Cavanaugh. “Due to unfortunate circumstances surrounding COVID, we are not collection donations and tagging where our volunteers would stand with poppies. The majority of our membership consists of people who fall under the vulnerable sector so we will not permit contact in this way.”

Cavanaugh stated the donations to the poppy fund and the purchasing of wreaths can be done at the branch, located at 281 Dalhousie St. Donation boxes with poppies are also being dropped o at over 50 local businesses this year, poppy chair Fred Gilbert said a few days later, at an event where the first poppies of this year’s campaigns were given to Mayor Aldo

DiCarlo and Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche.

“In accordance with direct instructions given to us by the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command, there will be a small service at the cenotaph Nov. 11,” said Cavanaugh.

There will be no school services, she added, though they will supply materials for students to observe Remembrance Day. The #202 Fort Malden Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps will also not be invited to the service this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The colour guard and executive officers will walk in a socially distanced fashion from the branch to the cenotaph that day and there will be no wreath laying ceremony as part of the observation of Remembrance Day. Continued on Page 4

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Town council gets first look at 2021 municipal budget

By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg town council got its first look at the 2021 budget and the initial numbers come in high.

Town council received the roughly 0-page document onday night during a special meeting where the overview was presented. 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 or approximately $1 5 for the year on a home valued at $250,000.

Town council has three days of budget deliberations scheduled in a couple of weeks where they will try and bring that figure down.

For every $100,000 of a home’s assessment, taxes would raise about $74. Every expenditure of $250,000 is worth about one per cent on the tax rate, noted treasurer Justin Rousseau. “ t is the daunting task of council to determine which initiatives move forward and which initiatives do not,” said Rousseau.

Rousseau noted there will be service delivery review that will be coming to council ov. 9 and that budget requests coincide with what is contained in that report. He also noted the level of uncertainty in preparing the 2021 budget is likely the largest the town has faced in years.

“We must be clear – in 2021, the largest risk that faces the municipality is the loss of funding from senior levels of government,” said Rousseau, adding the town faces a $1.7 million loss of ntario Community nfrastructure Fund C F cash that would normally have applied to the town’s capital program.

The C -19 pandemic has also impacted the budget, he said, including $400,0 in “operating pressures” at the Libro Centre A trend in recent years has been administration’s statements that there is a funding gap between the infrastructure needs the town has and the funding the town actually has on hand. Rousseau indicated that is the case again this year, noting $ 1 million of capital pro ects have to be pushed back into the five-year forecast because there

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Both the capital levies are recommended to stay and Rousseau recommended continuing to fund reserves so that the town can fund its own pro ects. He noted that despite increases to reserve funding, the proposed withdrawals from reserves this year means the town forecasted to see a $ 00,000 decrease from year’s end 2019.

Proposed budget highlights include over $404,000 in contractual salary obligations, $200,000 for the proposed public transit program, relocating amenities that were at Centennial Park, starting work at the u y’s property, decommissioning the Edgewater lagoons, a $1.2 million pro ect at the water treatment plant and about $ million in roadwork including the reconstruction of Fryer St. from Alma St. to Richmond St. Suggested new hires include a manager of finance, a communications officer, a town solicitor, an HR co-ordinator, 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 $ per year increase to the average Amherstburg home. ayor Aldo iCarlo said nothing is set in stone at this point but stated he wants to review all the budget documents before deciding on anything. “ ’m not surprised,” he said of the 7.55 per cent starting point. “Anyone paying attention in the last year or so knows things have come up, especially emergency items, that have been pre-committed to the 2021 budget before we even saw it.” iCarlo said it was a “hefty number” but said people “can’t ust look at a general number” and encouraged the public to view the overall budget and reports contained within. Those numbers are posted online through the town’s Talk the Burg website. “ t will be up to council to decide what the final number will be,” he said, adding “in the years ’ve been doing this,” the final number has always been reduced from what the starting number has been.

There will be a public meeting this Saturday from 1p.m. at the Libro Centre and while there will be C -19 restrictions in place, iCarlo said they still want to get as many people through to give comments as possible. There will also be a oom option for residents.

Town council will begin wrestling with the initial 7.55 per cent budget number during deliberations that will be broadcast via live stream ov. 17 -10 p.m. , ov. 1 9 a.m.-5 0 p.m. and ov. 19 1-7 p.m., if required .

“Like every budget, it’s a wish list,” said Councillor ichael Prue. He added council has to listen to what the residents want and how much they can a ord.

“We’ve got lots of work to do,” added Councillor arc Renaud. “ t’s a big number. We’ve got to look at the actual needs and wants.”

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Improvements promoted in two Amherstburg cemeteries

By Ron Giofu

Improvements are being touted at two Amherstburg cemeteries that have faced criticism in recent years.

Rose Hill Cemetery and St. John the Baptist Cemetery, which sit side-by-side at the corner of Alma St. and Meloche Road, have seen a number of improvements over the last couple of years. Both are operated by the Heavenly Rest Family of Catholic Cemeteries and are two of the eight cemeteries in the region that Heavenly Rest operates.

The two cemeteries take up approximately 143 acres, as compared to the next largest which is Heavenly Rest Cemetery in LaSalle.

“This is actually the biggest piece of property there is,” said Heavenly Rest Family of Cemeteries general manager Patricia Simone, who is not related to the town councillor of the same name.

Heavenly Rest Family of Cemeteries general manager Patricia A cross along a laneway in St. J ohn the Baptist Cemetery is shown Upgrades have included the mausoleum at the site.

Simone looks over the mural on the outside of the mausoleum among the trees. It is one of the many improvements and cleanup at Rose Hill and St. J ohn the Baptist Cemeteries. It is one of the jobs that have been undertaken in recent years at both that Simone said when she arrived as general manager, improvements that has been carried out in recent years. cemetery and adjoining Rose Hill Cemetery. there were light bulbs burned out and exit signage RTT Photo by Ron Giofu RTT Photo by Ron Giofu that needed replacing. She stated she not only fixed that, but there has been a thorough cleaning of the building, new furniture “We’re trying, we’re getting there,” she said of the upgrades. brought in, new monuments installed and a new mural placed on the outside of Two people with loved ones buried there include Tom and Sharon Kilgallin. the building, which serves as a backdrop when outdoor church services are held Tom said they have seen “100 per cent improvements” in the last couple of years. there.

“The landscaping is nice, the grass has been trimmed and cut, and the roads The mural was created in consultation with Father Matthew Kucharski at St. have been improved with stone, which is necessary,” he said.

John the Baptist Church and it was custom-made in Italy.

Tom Kilgallin said Simone is showing strong leadership and said they were Simone also pointed to a small cardinal that is placed in the corner of windows both “really impressed” with the improvements they saw at the two cemeteries. at all cemetery facilities.

“That mausoleum is beautiful,” he added. “(Simone) is doing a great job.”

“It’s a reminder that your loved one is with us,” she said.

New signage is also on the mausoleum, with an outdoor facility for the R internment of ashes also built nearby. on E Any materials that were purchased were done so with an eye on improving the Tue e Thur ri local economy as well, said Simone.

“I tried to source things as locally as I could,” she stated. at Painting of the outside of the building is budgeted for in 2021, Simone added. un s U t Le Serving the Community Since 1970 r e b As part of the 100-year ood plan that Heavenly Rest worked with the Essex m Reme Region Conservation Authority on, grass is not being cut on one corner of the property and Simone envisions “bright and catchy” owers and plant materials going in there. She also noted the new black chain link fencing going up around rices in effect Thurs a ovem er th to e nes a ovem er th the perimeter of the site, adding the old fence was crumbling and it would be too cost prohibitive to put up similar style fencing.

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Stella Simone said she was getting a lot of calls about things being in disrepair at the two Amherstburg cemeteries but they are working to fix any issues. She said ..................................... l cemeteries have to think 100 years ahead and noted items glued to headstones San Danielle could damage them in the long run.

Decorative items added to headstones are often removed, she added, as they ................................................. l can create liability issues for cemetery workers and others visiting the site. Trees are also being trimmed, and in some cases, replaced to ensure there are not only healthy trees at the site but replacements that have started to grow in case the older ones start dying o .

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Errant arrow subject of police investigation

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is continuing its investigation after a report of an arrow coming close to a resident that was doing yard work.

Police say a woman was cutting her lawn with a riding lawnmower in the area of Sandwich St. S. and Alma St. when an arrow reportedly ew past her her face and struck the ground.

According to police, the woman did not see who shot the arrow or saw where it came from other than the arrow ew from west to east. fficers canvassed the area with no results.

There were no injuries.

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is continuing to investigate the weapons complaint. It was reported to police Oct. 28 around 10:23 a.m.

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County credited for not endorsing town’s request for AODA website extension

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment at 519736-2252 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258TIPS (8477).

RE: County will not endorse Amherstburg’s request for AODA website compliance I appreciate Essex County Council not endorsing the town’s request. Is COVID a convenient excuse?

For 18 years, since Sept. 2002, I appeared before town council and the town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, e-mailed the town’s IT Department, wrote letters to the editor and appeared before the provincial Standing Committee on Justice Policy regarding the need for an accessible town website. The Manager of Information Technology assured me twice that a new website was being launched and would comply with web accessibility standards and informed council the site was standard compliant in July 2007. I provided site check results indicating the site failed minimum standards in June 2008 and in January 2009 after the launch of the newly designed site.

I served on the Essex County Website Redesign Committee when the county launched its redesigned site in 2014. Why did Amherstburg wait until 2016 to hire the same web design company? And, in the four years since, what is the town’s excuse for non-compliance? Obviously, it isn’t COVID. The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee should have also “vehemently” opposed the town’s resolution that was distributed to all other municipalities in the province.

Most disappointing was that council members placated administration when the question on behalf of the community they serve should have been, why are we not compliant by now?

Although the report to council claims COVID is the reason, administration explained at the council meeting that it was due to third parties. I guess no one on council realized the town is also responsible for third party vendors because no one commented.

From the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, nothing in the legislation prevents a community from implementing accessibility earlier than deadlines that were carefully considered and allowed for plenty of time to comply. It is shameful that the town requested an extension when it was aware of the compliance deadline for years; certainly, for longer than COVID has existed.

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Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is investigating suspicious activity at a local credit union. Police say they are investigating the discovery of a bank card that was jammed into a locking mechanism in a door at a Sandwich St. S. financial institution.

No entry was gained into the building, police add. It is unknown whether the suspect was trying to gain entry or if there was another reason the card was jammed into the door locking mechanism.

It was reported to police Oct. 24.

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The Amherstburg Echo newspaper began publication in November of 1874 and the last issue was printed in 2012, almost 140 years later. The photograph above shows the first home of the Echo, taken in 1900. The building was located on the west side of Ramsay Street (now the parking lot behind 63-71 Murray).

“We will place wreaths at the cenotaph prior to the service and read o the donors’ names,” said Cavanaugh. “There will be no veterans or dignitaries with speeches taking place.”

No chairs will be set up and after the names of those on the cenotaph are read, the ags lowered and two minutes of silence, those taking part in the brief ceremony will return to Legion Br. 157.

“To ensure the safety of our patrons, there will be no reception at the branch following the short service,” said Cavanaugh. “Fort Malden branch will be closed Nov. 11. Only soup and sandwiches will be available on the patio.” iCarlo, after receiving the first poppy as part of a short event last Thursday afternoon at the Legion, said the town has the means to live stream the events and believed the town could help in that regard so people can still observe the ceremony safely.

“Hopefully, everyone watches it virtually,” he said. “We have to have some recognition for the people who gave their lives for the rights and freedoms we have today.”

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Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) executive director athy DiBartolomeo packs up her office in preparation for the move to the Amherstburg Community Hub. ACS is now located in the hub, located at 3 20 Richmond St. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

ACS completing move into the Amherstburg Community Hub

By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg Community Services' move into the Amherstburg Community Hub is just about complete.

Much of the heavy lifting of desks, computers and other materials was completed late last month as Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) is now o ering most, if not all, of its programming out of the hub. They had been at 179 ictoria St. S. with the hub being located at 20 Richmond St. They are currently sharing the former St. Bernard School with the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic but they will soon by joined by the Fighting Island Boxing Club, the erdi Club, The House outh Centre, among others. “ t s been a long ourney but the day has finally arrived,” said ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. “We could not have done it without the support of the community.”

The move was done in stages as the eals on Wheels kitchen is already based out of the hub, having moved several weeks ago. The food bank is also based out of the hub.

“It's really quite overwhelming the amount of people that have been willing to help out,” said iBartolomeo.

DiBartolomeo added “we will be able to resume some of our programming but with strict guidelines.” Because of the ongoing C -19 pandemic, the programs will be “cautiously reopened” and strict protocols will be followed.

Things should start to get rolling at the Amherstburg Community Hub this week but iBartolomeo said that is more of a soft opening. There will be a grand opening and public tours at a later date. t is a “huge relief” to be able to finally move into the Amherstburg Community Hub after months of waiting, she said, but it will pay o as they will have a lot of new space to o er more programming. The fact they are sharing the hub with so many other agencies will also provide “a sense of community” within the building, she added.

ACS also plans to have a sale of its unwanted furniture and supplies that are not making the move. The public is encouraged to keep an eye on their social media sites to get details on how and when the sale will be held.

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Samantha Keller from the Essex Region Conservation Authority gives a lesson on owls during an “Owl Prowl” at Holiday Beach Conservation Area last Friday evening. The “Owl-oween Prowl” started at the outdoor classroom, and both evening sessions sold out. Another “owl prowl” is now planned for Thursday night at Holiday Beach, with hikes beginning at 6 :15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

“Owl Prowls” sell out, another planned for Thursday night

By Ron Giofu

The Essex Region Conservation Authority ERCA held its fall “ wl Prowl” last Friday evening and it was so popular, they are holding another one this week.

The festively-dubbed “ wl-oween wl Prowl” was held at Holiday Beach Conservation Area with 6:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. hikes following a presentation by interpreter Samantha Keller at the new University of Windsor Alumni Association outdoor classroom at Holiday Beach. eller spoke about the di erent types of owls that are commonly seen in the region with samples of the hoots they emit also played. ris ves, the education co-ordinator with ERCA, states this was the first prowls that were public this fall but she pointed out there was another that was another private owl prowl just recently as well.

“We sold out,” said ves, regarding last Friday night’s event. “We have a beautiful night which is always nice so we are excited.”

The lack of wind at Holiday Beach made it a good night for an owl prowl, she explained, as there wasn’t a rustling of leaves in the trees to distract from the hooting of the owls in the distance.

As opposed to previous “owl prowl” events where they may have one large group, ERCA decided to split the event into two smaller groups of 20 people each. asks were mandatory at last Friday evening’s owl prowl and people were asked to socially distance while at Holiday Beach Conservation Area.

“We’re adhering to provincial standards and ERCA’s own safety protocols,” said Ives.

Early spring and fall are prime times for owl-related events, she explained, and noted they don’t try to interrupt the owls’ nesting seasons. She said this is one of the times of the year when they have their best success rates in terms of calling owls and having them respond.

While ves didn’t have the exact locations of those who attended last Friday night’s “ wl-oween wl Prowl,” she said people typically come from around Essex County and even beyond to attend. She added last Friday’s event was the first event held in the niversity of Windsor Alumni Association outdoor classroom, which is located to the indoor classroom at Holiday Beach Conservation Area.

“We’re really excited for that,” she said.

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Town council members voice interest in having more public access to Belle Vue grounds

By Ron Giofu

Though fundraising is still ongoing to restore the historic Belle Vue house, there are members of town council who are interested in having the grounds that surround it opened in some fashion.

The hope is to have not just the 200-year-old mansion constructed, but the town and separate fundraising entities like the Belle Vue Conservancy are hoping to see a convention centre, botanical gardens, walking trails and greenhouses constructed at the Dalhousie St. location. Council has decided to eventually use the site as a conference and event venue.

In the meantime, those council members wanting to have the grounds re-opened in some fashion believe it would spur on future fundraising. The economic development advisory committee would also like to see some action at the site as well, and those concerns were brought to the Oct. 26 town council meeting.

Councillor Don McArthur, who also chairs the economic development advisory committee, said that committee is interested in seeing if the public can use the grounds.

“At our last meeting we reiterated, and we use that because we’ve asked this before, that administration explore means where the public can safely access the Belle Vue grounds and timelines associated with achieving this,” said McArthur. “There was a general sense at the committee that it is jewel that is unexplored right now that we’re paying for in terms of cutting the grass, insurance whatever that may be and all sorts of maintenance costs as well as the opportunity cost of not being able to use that land.”

McArthur added “it’s beautiful and it’s on a beautiful body of water. If we really want to generate enthusiasm and support for Belle Vue, residential access is key.” He said the economic development advisory committee felt strongly enough about it to bring the

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Due to current COVID-related safety measures in place, the traditional Remembrance Day parade and Wreath laying ceremony at the cenotaph, will not be taking place. On Wednesday November 11th, the Branch 157 Colour Guard will be present to observe 2 minutes of silence, the unveiling of two additional memorial signs, and the reading of the names on the cenotaph.

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issue forward a second time, noting it was a unanimous vote of the committee.

Other committee members include councillors Michael Prue and Patricia Simone as well as Alan Buterbaugh, Carolyn Davies, Jack Edwards and Larry Amlin.

“Why can’t we have access to Belle Vue?” he asked, noting Councillor Michael Prue has spoken in the past about “things in the back (of the property) that might be a little bit dangerous.”

Chief Administrative fficer CA John iceli said director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts is investigating the cost of allowing safe access to the grounds.

“Previous councils have passed motions that no taxpayer dollars would be used to fund Belle Vue. That was a previous council motion so anything that is going to be considered that has budgetary impact will be brought forward at budget,” said Miceli.

Prue said he was present the night the motion was passed about taxpayers’ money not being used to fund Belle Vue restorations, as he has been an active member of the Belle Vue Conservancy. His wife Shirley still chairs the Belle Vue Conservancy.

“I thought that was related to the restoration of Belle Vue,” said Prue. “This is a municipal property that we own. The restoration I understand. The Belle Vue Conservancy is trying to save money and get money to give it to the town to restore it. The town is valiantly trying to get money from senior levels of government.

Everybody’s doing their bit to restore the building.”

The nine acres the Belle Vue house sits on is town land, Prue added, “and would be absolutely stunning if it was restored just a little bit.” There has been interest from people and groups in simply walking and touring around the land, he stated.

“We already know we’ve had people wanting to do tours, historical tours, and the Honors (Belle Vue

Conservancy members Robert and Debra Honor) are very interested in doing that. Phone calls have been received that people want to use it as a wedding venue for (photography) shots. People have even talked about using it for movies and we keep sending them to the town but it’s not safe enough to do anything,” said Prue. “All of these are opportunities that are being lost. I agree with the chair of the economic development committee this is an opportunity that is being lost and I think the town has an obligation to look after its property and maximize its use until such time as it turns into the venue that we all one day hope to see.”

Prue added “I don’t remember anyone saying that no taxpayer money would be spent on making it safe.”

Miceli said there is no cost for a workplan at the site right now and that cost would have to be included in a budget.

“That budget needs to be considered with all of the other priorities of the town,” the CAO stated. “There are other properties the town owns that we don’t let people freely walk through. We have to take that under consideration. There is risk there.”

Miceli said there are uneven areas that present risk and tearing down the greenhouse and cottage on the site will have a cost as well.

“If council feels it is a priority and wants to fund that, we will address it accordingly,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said he was on the council where the motion was passed about not using taxpayers’ dollars but and “I do have concerns in today’s environment about the cost of doing all of this necessary work to make it safe and walkable.” Meloche said there is a cost associated with the “wants” that people have but suggested not everyone can have their “wants” addressed. He said town council will have hard decisions to make at budget time as all the costs of the “wants” add up.

2020 ANNUAL POPPY CAMPAIGN Members, Businesses, and Supporters of the Legion, On behalf of the Poppy Chair Fred Gilbert, I wish to extend to you an invitation to support the annual Poppy Campaign.

The annual distribution of Poppies & Wreaths is the sole appeal by the Royal Canadian Legion for the Benevolent Funds Branch. Poppy funds are held in trust, to be used for emergency assistance to Veterans, their dependents, and the children of deceased ex-service personnel. All money collected through Branch 157, is used in the Amherstburg area, and provides greatly needed support to our district hospital, Parkwood Campus of Victoria Hospital, in London, Ontario.

The Poppy Fund is the Legion’s way of remembering the debt owed, by all of us, to those who sacrificed so much on our behalf, that we might continue to enjoy the freedoms and security that are often taken for granted. It is our belief that all Canadians appreciate this annual opportunity to contribute in a special way to the memory of this sacrifice.

In addition to the Act of Remembrance, your contributions to the Poppy Fund are tangible expressions of gratitude to the men and women who gave their lives, and also to those who continue to serve their country.

A limited number of wreaths are available on a first come first serve basis.

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Go Fund Me page started to help family of local truck driver

By Ron Giofu ary emars’ final act was to think of others and now his family is looking for assistance in his memory.

The Amherstburg resident died ct. 2 after su ering a heart attack behind the wheel of his truck as he was hauling cars along Highway 401 in the ingston area.

Even though it happened suddenly, emars still had the presence of mind to steer his truck o of the highway to avoid any collisions with other vehicles and prevent further tragedies. emars was ust three days shy of his 72nd birthday and was scheduled to come home shortly after his latest run to celebrate with his family.

Holly atte, emars’ daughter, said a o Fund e page was set up by her cousin Sean uli as a way to help support emars’ wife of 44 years Josie, who has been unable to work in recent years due to a disability. “ y dad was the sole provider for our family,” said atte. “This is to help cover the financial burdens from the funeral and any other financial matters she might have after my dad’s passing.” atte said her father’s passing was a shock to everyone as he had not been ill. “ t came on suddenly,” she said. “He had no history of heart disease or heart problems. He was told he was as healthy as a horse. When we found out the news it was a heart attack, we were all shocked. He had no history.” emars’ final action to swerve o of the road was considered heroic and atte said the PP constable from the ingston area credited her father with saving

lives by doing so. Witnesses said they knew something was wrong when they watched the truck leave the road, atte said.

“The witnesses pulled o the road right away and called 911. They knew it was medical distress,” said atte. “ n the words of the constable when he spoke to my mom, he said my dad was a hero that night.” atte said her father’s sudden passing hadn’t really set in with her or the family. “ t feels like a nightmare we want to wake up from,” she said. “We know he’s never going to be able to walk through the doors to our family again.” emars is being remembered by his family as “a gentle soul” who loved his children and grandchildren not to mention his wife. He also had friends everywhere they went, added atte. atte said she has two surviving brothers – another brother was killed in an automobile accident in 19 – with emars also having seven grandchildren and another one on the way. She added emars loved spending time with his grandchildren and adored his wife.

“He would give you the shirt o of his back and his last dollar, if that’s what you needed,” said atte. atte said the family thanks the PP, first responders and hospital sta that treated her father that night. n behalf of her mother Josie, atte added “she wants to reach out and say thank you from the bottom of her heart.”

To view the oFund e, please visit https ca.gf. me v c qmg raise-money-for- osie-kuli-demars or

Gary Demars of Amherstburg died of a heart attack Oct. 23 but his last act was to drive his truck off of Highway 401 in the Kingston area to avoid any collisions. The photo was supplied by his family.

A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help the family.

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search “Raise money for Josie uli emars” when on www.gofundme.com. onations in emars’ memory can be sent to the Children’s Wish Foundation.

“Children meant so much to him,” said atte.

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Secret Santa Dinner returning Nov. 15

By Ron Giofu Local children and families in need at Christmas will still getting help thanks to a fundraising dinner, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Mealtime Express will be presenting its 12th annual Secret Santa Dinner Nov. 15 with owners Janet and orm ickle and the sta happy to be able to give back once again.

“We feel blessed to be able to continue to o er the Secret Santa Benefit inner,” said Norm. “It’s our way of giving back to a community that has supported Mealtime Express for over 31 years.” ue to the ongoing C -19 pandemic, the meals will be o ered on a take-out basis only.

“We are doing our part to keep everyone safe and hope the people of Amherstburg and surrounding communities will still support us,” said Norm. “We are selling tickets in 15 minute increments. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there and we will allow no more than 20 people in the restaurant at one time. It’ll be in and out. We’ll have dinner ready to go for you when you show up.” orm stated that people are able to purchase a ticket with a specific time on it to pick up their dinner. While there to get their dinner, people can also purchase 50/50 and ra e tickets.

Mealtime Express will be working with such organizations as the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, Amherstburg Community Services, the Children’s Aid Society and local churches to identify families in need. Norm said there could be more people in need this year if the COVID-19 pandemic caused them to lose their jobs.

“We’re going to work a little harder and find people who maybe have never been in that situation before,” he said. “We are going to let them know there are people there to help them.”

Pick up times will be every 15 minutes from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes a three-piece chicken dinner and dessert.

Norm said the number of sponsors has been impressive.

“We’ve got a ton of sponsors,” he said. “It’s been wonderful.”

The first Secret Santa Benefit inner raised around $4,000, orm recalled, and that money went directly to local kids and families in need. In 11 years, Mealtime Express has helped over 330 families and over 750 kids.

“All the food with the help of some of our suppliers is all donated,” he said. “All the sta are volunteers. All the proceeds go to the kids for Christmas gifts right o the personal wish list. Last year we raised around $12,000. Each year has truly been a blessing and once again the Secret Santa program has started to grow again.”

Norm added they are also trying something new this year, as a Go Fund Me page has been developed for the first time for all who to wish to donate. All the proceeds go to the Secret Santa Program. To donate online, visit www.gofundme.com and search “Secret Santa Benefit inner.” onations and tickets are also available at the restaurant, which is located at 421 Sandwich St. S. The restaurant normally sells 200 tickets for dine-in eating and another 50 or so for take-out and Norm is hopeful to still do well this year despite it being only takeout in 2020.

“We’ll see how it goes with just take-out,” he said. “Hopefully things can return to normal next year.”

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Amherstburg tourism co-ordinator J en Ibrahim joins Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island’s (TWEPI) Lynnette Bain, J ason Toner and Gordon Orr go on the “Olde Amherstburg Ghost Tour” last Thursday afternoon in front of the ordon ouse following the official launch. The town and T EP partnered on the initiative.

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Town, TWEPI launch augmented reality ghost tours

By Ron Giofu

The Town of Amherstburg and Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) are inviting people to safely come to the downtown core with the hope of having a spooky time.

The “ lde Amherstburg host Tour” was officially kicked o last Thursday afternoon with a short ceremony at the King’s Navy Yard Park parkette with those in attendance, and those watching the announcement virtually, encouraged to download the free app to their smartphones and make the trip downtown.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo believed it was a “safe attraction” for people amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted the app features musical and GPS components and will guide people to the 13 sites and attractions that are a part of the tour.

He added it is an attraction “that we believe is the first of its kind for the region.”

There are also audio narrations, options for a “selfie” with a ghost or site character, historical image galleries and a bilingual French option.

“This tour showcases a unique side of Amherstburg and will engage our visitors through smartphones and social media platforms,” he said. “It provides interactive experiences where guests can visit us safely. We are grateful to Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island for their ongoing work to promote tourism in our region and specifically of this support of this augmented reality A experience.”

Gordon Orr, the CEO of TWEPI, believed the town’s tourism department was thinking “outside the box” on the project. He noted it will also incorporate many of Amherstburg’s historic sites and be part of the “dark tourism” trend that also includes such things as haunted houses.

“During this pandemic, our industry needs to remain relevant and resilient by developing innovating new product that will entice visitors to explore our destination while keeping safety a top priority,” said Orr. “By partnering with the Town of Amherstburg on this augmented reality ghost tour, we are able to create a new form of visitation for the whole family that touches on heritage, history and culture all the while garnering support for the social experience online.”

The “Olde Amherstburg Ghost Tour” could last months, noted tourism co-ordinator Jen Ibrahim, adding there could be changes and updates along the way. The “unique and interactive” tour includes tales of haunted museums, child apparitions, rum runners and one of Canada’s most famous 1813 naval battles.

The app can be downloaded free of charge.

Local historians have been consulted on the project, such as the Debra and Robert Honor, as well as the Marsh Historical Collection and Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. Sites featured on the tour include the Artisan Grill, Beacon Ale House, Bondy House Bed and Breakfast, Christ Church & cemetery, Fort Malden National Historic Site, the Gibson Gallery, the Gordon House, King’s Navy Yard Park (north and south), Lord Amherst Pub, Lot 10 Brewery, the Park House Museum and Rosa’s Italian Restaurant.

According to a recent council report from manager of tourism and culture Anne Rota, the town purchase the app from Pop Sandbox Productions and Publishing at a cost of $16,505 including net HST and was approved in the 2020 budget.

TWEPI committed to provide sponsorship funding of $15,000 with the remaining $1,505 funded through taxation. “ aintenance and support for the app for the first two year is included in the purchase cost. The ongoing cost of maintenance and support beyond year two will be included in future budget requests and is estimated at $1,250 plus HST per year,” Rota said in her report. “Users may download the app free of charge for the first year. Administration will monitor usage and will consider implementation of a fee for this service beyond year one toward funding the maintenance and support costs of the app.”

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Town gets update on student walkers, request for more crossing guards denied

By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg town council received an update from administration on the amount of walkers each elementary school in or near the downtown core now has.

They also rejected a request to place more crossing guards at two intersections along Simcoe St. According to a report from clerk Paula Parker, she followed up on town council’s request from the Oct. 13 meeting that called for more information on how many more students are walking to school compared to last year. Council has come under fire in recent weeks by parents upset with the elimination of crossing guards at five of the eight locations they were at last year.

“Council, at its October 13, 2020 meeting requested that administration determine the impacts of new walking students to the 2020/2021 school year,” Parker stated in her report. “Based on the information provided by Student Transportation Services, the impact is minor at 21 new walkers in total (six for Amherstburg Public School, seven for École St.-Jean Baptiste and six for Stella Maris) and does not warrant the re-engagement of HCEI (Hrycay Consulting Engineers Inc.).

Parker added: “Overall, the impact to the Amherstburg community from changes to bus eligibility due to existing Student Transportation Services policies, is a total of 21 additional walking students to the three elementary schools within the municipality. In consideration of this information, it is not recommended that Council re-engage HCEI. The information provided

by Student Transportation Services supports the original warrants determined by HCEI and administration does not recommend that council reconsider its decision to eliminate five crossings.”

Councillor Michael Prue thanked Parker for her report and stated he wanted it circulated to each school community, including the delegates who spoke at recent meetings.

“If we can send it out, maybe the deputations and

others worried an accept the findings,” said Prue.

That didn’t seem to be enough for Councillor Don McArthur, who called for crossing guards to be reinstituted at the intersections along Simcoe St. at both Fryer St. and Victoria St. S. “We want to be a walkable community,” he said.

McArthur noted that signs were recently put up along Victoria St. S. asking pedestrians yield to cars, but said “six-year-olds don’t read signs.” Prue to o ense to the signs, stating “ find that appalling.”

Administration advised that the signs adhere to the Ontario Traffic anual with CA John iceli Signage was put up on ictoria St. S. asking people to yield to traffic at Simcoe St. That sign plus indicating that now that there are crossing guards at that intersection and the intersection at Simcoe St. and ryer St. were debated not crossing guards at the locaby town council.

TT Photo by on iofu tion, the signs are necessary for “I know time is of the essence to these parents bethe municipality to be compliant. cause they school year is happening and they are not “Previously, it could be suggested we weren’t,” he getting the results they want in their timely manner. I said. “Now we are.” don’t think we can knee jerk this because a couple of Councillor Marc Renaud supported McArthur’s movery well-spoken, very passionate delegates that came tion, suggesting people watch the difficulties students before council to re-implement something we already have crossing Simcoe St. some mornings. made a decision on.

I can’t support going backwards “I think we have an issue now where kids need a until we’ve exhausted all other options,” said Courthand getting across the street,” said Renaud. ney.

Renaud said Simcoe St. “is a very busy road” and Councillor Patricia Simone also didn’t support the traffic is only going to pick up once construction on the motion. new public high school gets started in the area.

“If you start to piecemeal the program together, I Councillor Peter Courtney suggested students use don’t think that’s going to be e ective,” said Simone, a the signalized intersection at Simcoe St. and Fryer St., point later agreed with by Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche. adding he believes it is “premature” to go back and Prue suggested the matter hold o through the re-institute crossing guards at Simcoe and Victoria. He town’s budget deliberations to see where the matter added some municipalities don’t o er crossing guards stands after that. at all.

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Community Living Essex County’s main office in Essex was lit up for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Community Living Essex County’s Career Compass has joined The Ontario Disability Employment Network’s (ODEN) provincial campaign to promote National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by “Lighting it Up Blue and Purple”- and encouraging local landmarks and employers to do the same.

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“Lighting It Up” for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the area S p e c ia l t o t h e RT T Community Living Essex County supports over 700 people who have an intellectual disability so they may share in all elements of living in their community with an opportunity to participate e ectively. ne element of living in a community is contributing through gainful and meaningful employment.

Community Living Essex County’s Career Compass has oined The ntario isability Employment etwork’s E provincial campaign to promote ational isability Employment Awareness onth EA by “Lighting it p Blue and Purple”- and encouraged local landmarks and employers to do the same.

The co-ordinated light show, dubbed Light t p, is in recognition of EA , and the many ways people who have a disability contribute to businesses and communities across ntario, and help companies be successful and competitive. t will be a first-ever in Canada for and during EA , which was started in the nited States in 194 .

Landmarks being lit purple and blue include the iconic Canada Life building in Toronto Welland Bridge 1 over the canal the C Tower iagara Falls the Belleville Bay Bridge Penman’s am in Paris, the new municipal sign in Timmins and the city halls in Sarnia, London, Brampton, Toronto, and ingston.

Locally, the Town of Amherstburg and City Hall in Windsor lit up blue and purple, along with declaring the month of ctober isability Employment Awareness onth. Local businesses include en napp Ford, and R A in Leamington. ost locations participating in Light t p will be lit purple and blue from dark approximately p.m. ct. 22, to 7 0 a.m. on ct. 2 .

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Could Libro Centre seating area be partially re-opened?

Parents stand socially distanced in the lobby of the Libro Centre watching their children’s hockey practice Sunday morning. Councillor Peter Courtney is asking whether a section of the spectator area can be reopened inside of the main ice pad. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

By Ron Giofu Amherstburg town council will be getting a report on whether or not spectator seating will be allowed at the Libro Centre.

At the current time, no spectators are allowed inside the main pad at the arena, which is the only pad with ice in it. Councillor Peter Courtney said he had been asked by parents and Libro Centre users about possibly re-opening at least a portion of the seating area in the main pad.

Courtney wanted to see a portion of the seating area opened for spectators as long as the Town of Amherstburg follows all necessary provincial safety requirements under the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’ve been involved with the hockey community for a long time,” noted Courtney.

“I’ve had a couple of requests. Other municipalities have opened up the spectator stands but maybe not in totality, but at least a portion of it.”

Courtney said grandparents are bringing children to the arena.

“It would be nice if they could get into an area where they could sit down,” Courtney said.

Other municipalities have put stickers on seats where it is safe to sit in the seating area, he noted.

However, manager of recreation services Rick Daly cautioned that opening up the seating area in the main ice pad to spectators would also come with an extra cost.

He noted there would be extra cleaning and extra staffing required as the upstairs washroom would have to be opened, but Courtney wondered why the limited number of spectators couldn’t just use the downstairs washroom instead.

Any extra cleaning and staffing costs would be added on to the roughly $245,000 that was spent to open the main arena bowl this season.

Courtney stated other municipalities are allowing spectators into their arenas and believed doing so in Amherstburg “is the cost of doing business.”

“If we can safely do it, we should be able to do it,” he said.

Courtney didn’t believe every parent would go upstairs at the Libro Centre but it would give people another option if they would like or need to sit down.

CAO John Miceli pointed out that in addition to ensuring all safety protocols are met, the town would also have to ensure accessibility issues are also addressed and that includes unlocking the elevator and putting it back into service.

Councillor Don McArthur noted that parents have been prevented from bringing chairs into the lobby of the Libro Centre and suggested doing what they could to make things more comfortable for parents.

Councillor Michael Prue requested the report, stating he wanted more information about not only cost, but whether the town would be following the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. “I never like to do anything until I know the cost,” said Prue. “I don’t know what this is going to cost. If it’s in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, I think we need to know that. That could be a whole percentage on taxes.”

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Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 made a $1,500 donation towards the Iron Horse Motorcycle Club’s “Hogs for Horses” motorcycle run, an event that raised over $24,000 this year despite having to be scaled back due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds go to the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA). Back row: Ernie Gazdig, Allan Carroll, Richard Girard, Fred Gilbert. Front row: Ruth Ann Rocheleau, Branch President Laurie Cavanaugh, “Hogs for Horses” Ride Coordinator Kevin Telfer, Don Nantais, Tim Girard. (Thanks to Lena Mangoff-Lazanja for the photo).

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 helps “Hogs for Horses” fundraiser

By Ron Giofu

Although Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 was not able to be one of the stops on the “Hogs for Horses” motorcycle ride this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Legion still wanted to give back.

The Amherstburg Legion was able to donate $1,500 towards the event, which was put on earlier this year by the Iron Horse Motorcycle Club. Ride co-ordinator Kevin Telfer said despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they still raised a record total.

Proceeds will be donated to the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association, which is located in McGregor.

“Obviously, this was a tough year,” said Telfer, following last Thursday afternoon’s cheque presentation.

Telfer pointed out they had “bike night” events at his home that were broadcast on Facebook Live before they were able to spend five weeks at Average Joe’s Sports Bar in Windsor before it grew too big.

“Our bike nights were too popular,” said Telfer.

The ride itself only had two stops this year – the Stoney Point Sportsmen’s Club and the Colchester Bar & Grill – and Telfer said those stops were of great assistance this year. He pointed out the “Hogs for Horses” ride brought in approximately $21,000 in 2019 but, even though the world is still in the midst of a pandemic, the event raised approximately $24,000 this year.

“People came to the table with donations,” said Telfer. “I’m very proud of that.”

The Iron Horse Motorcycle Club has spent the last decade helping WETRA and Telfer said it was important that they did so again this year as WETRA was also negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through the loss of programming hours and fundraisers. Telfer said the “Hogs for Horses” motorcycle ride and a golf tournament were the lone events that raised funds for the organization this year.

WETRA is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to “improving the quality of life of individuals with special needs through equine therapies.”

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 has traditionally been one of the stops on the ride but the pandemic and the public health regulations that surround it didn’t allow it to occur there this year. However, they still wanted to donate the $1,500.

Legion Br. 157 president Laurie Cavanaugh said that in a typical year, the “Hogs for Horses” motorcycle ride also benefits the Legion so they still wanted to give back and assist WETRA. “It’s for a good cause,” said Cavanaugh. “It’s helping the community.”

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Proud Papa to Jordan, Kurtis, Ben, Dylan, Kohan, Miranda, and Hannah. Best friend and “brother from another mother” to Ron and his wife Elaine Byrnes. He will be lovingly greeted by his parents Ralph and Roberta, his sister Mary Jane, brother Allan, his loved parents inlaw Leo and Dorothy Major, as well as many family and friends who have gone before him. Loving brother-inlaw to Allan (Marjorie, late Candy, late Barb), late Diana (Charlie, late Jim), Brenda (late Jack), late Pat (Sally), late Chris (late Patty), Susan (Peter), Nick (Sharon), Greta (Larry), Hal (Diane), Wendy ( John), late Zack, Karen (Robin). He will also be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends.

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Robert will be remembered for his great sense of humour, his love of life, his family that meant everything to him, and his cats. He was always the first person to volunteer to help anyone at any time.

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March 8, 1957-October 23, 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.

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It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend Alice on October 22, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Devoted wife of Gene (for 64 years) and mother of Debra White (Dennis) and Lynn Bellefleur (Bill). Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Alice Cadarette, infant brother Ernest, great grandson Luke White and chosen sister Irene Sprague. Survived by brothers Ron (Pat), Ernie (Gloria) and sisters Joann Jones (Larry) and Marcella Best (Jim). Loving grandmother to Brendon, Justin, Dylan, Ryan, Michael White, Jessica D’Alimonte (nee White), Kaitlynn Bellefleur, and Brittany Harcus (nee Bellefleur). Great grandmother to 18 great grandchildren. The family would like to send a very special thank you to the staff at Hotel Dieu/ Grace Palliative Care Unit. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered. Donations may be made in Alice’s honour to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Windsor and Essex Cancer Centre Foundation. Cremation has taken place. Reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend visitation on Wednesday 6-8 p.m. followed by Memorial Service at 8:00 p.m. Reservations and personal face coverings required to attend the service at FAMILIES FIRST 585 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg.

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Sharon J ones and Carolynn Belisle were just some of the members of Amherstburg Community Church that handed out candy Saturday night at ACC’s “Trunk or Treat” event. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

April Levesq ue (centre) and her children Avryl and Erik were in the Halloween spirit Saturday night as they handed out candy as part of Amherstburg Community Church’s “Trunk or Treat” event. Drivers stopped at 12 vehicles that were parked around the church’s parking lot and picked up various treats and goodies.

Halloween done “drive-thru” style in pair of locations

By Ron Giofu

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused some businesses and churches in town to re-think the way to do trick-or-treating.

Amherstburg Community Church (ACC) hosted a “trunk or treat” event Saturday evening in the church parking lot with people driving through, stopping at various decorated vehicles for treats before completing the loop and heading out.

Children’s pastor errington aedel said in the first 25 minutes alone, 5 people went through.

“We have 12 vehicles decorated,” said aedel. “They are members of the church who have chosen to be here. We even have children who gave up their Halloween night to be here, which is awesome.”

Maedel said they presented the “trunk or treat” event as a way to give back to the town.

“We wanted to bless our community,” she said.

The Halloween event was also to let the Amherstburg and surrounding communities know their children’s programs are back up-and-running. Those include the Amherstburg ids Club for children aged infant to rade 5 and the ACC Students club for students from rades -12. People can get more information on those programs through their website at www.acchurch.ca or on Facebook at @ FamilyNightAburg.

ACC tried their best to maintain all COVID-19 protocols, including having volunteers wear masks and gloves as they filled the bags that people held out the windows of their vehicles.

“We even called the police to let them know and make sure they were aware of what was happening,” said Maedel.

This is the second year for such a program, Maedel pointed out, with last year’s being inside the sanctuary. It was brought outside in a drive-thru format this year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She said it will continue next year but the format will be determined by where the region is as it relates to the pandemic.

“Right now, it’s less touching and more blessing,” she said. “It’s awesome.”

A lot of people from outside the ACC community stopped by Saturday night, Maedel added.

“This is a safe alternative for parents this year,” she said.

Earlier in the day, WFCU Credit Union also held a drive-thru trick-or-treating event. People got to go through the drive-thru bank window and instead of making a financial transaction, they were able to pull up and get some candy and treats for their children.

WFC o ered the drive-thru trick-or-treating at not ust their Amherstburg location, but Leamington, South Windsor and Tecumseh branches as well. At the Amherstburg branch, volunteers and employees were dressed up in Halloween costumes and happily giving out bags of candy to those who came through.

In a press release, WFCU stated “as a leader in the community, WFCU Credit Union is bringing the fun and excitement of trick-or-treating to children in the Windsor-Essex community this Halloween in a safe, contact-less, unique way through the WFCU Credit Union Trick-or-Treat Drive Thru Event.”

Strict COVID-19 safety measures were in place at the WFCU event. Those included having all visitors remaining in their vehicles, having contact-less delivery of Halloween treat bags, drive-thru drawers being sanitized between each vehicle, the wearing of masks and having hands sanitized.

“Last year we hosted our first WFC Credit nion Trick or Trot Family Fun Run that provided families a great event with Halloween themed activities. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we were not able to proceed with the event this year,” said Susan Stockwell-Andrews, WFC ’s vice president of external a airs and corporate secretary. “We knew there were many families struggling with how to provide for a safe Halloween Trick or Treat for their children and were looking for options We realized that our drive-thru locations could provide a unique opportunity.”

Stockwell-Andrews stated they operate their drive-thru windows in a COVID-19 safe and secure manner when providing financial services for our members.

“We realized we could do the same for parents and children in our communities in the same way,” she said. “We were able to distribute 1,400 trick or treat bags between our four drive-thru locations.”

Stockwell-Andrews added: “We were very pleased to provide this event for our communities as well as with the response and attendance. We have received great feedback and positive comments. We truly hope it was en oyed by everyone who participated.”

“Drive in” movie event this Saturday for CIBC Run for the Cure Gates open at 6 p.m., movies begin at 7 p.m.

By Ron Giofu Like most events this year, the CIBC Run for the Cure has been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but organizers are planning a fundraising event for Amherstburg.

There will be a drive-in movie event on the grounds of the Libro Centre Nov. 7 with half of the proceeds to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society and the other half to help a local Amherstburg family.

The family will be Megan and Dan Monk and their children with Megan currently battling cancer. The 27-year-old is also sub ect of a o Fund Me fundraiser as well as one where members of the Amherstburg Fire Department shaved their head and had a fire truck temporarily painted pink. an is a fire clerk with the Amherstburg Fire epart-

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Jennifer Stokes, one of the organizers of the CIBC Run for the Cure, said they have been trying virtual events but they’ve still not been able to raise the same level of funding they get in an average year.

Stokes said the Amherstburg Fire Department will be bringing their pink fire truck and the Rotary Club of Amherstburg will be sponsoring that evening’s movie presentations.

“Spiderman: Into the Spider Verse” will be the 7 p.m. movie while “Juman i The ext Level” is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.

As it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stokes indicated they hope to get enough volunteers to make the event run smoothly and they will have people going to vehicles with items to try and prevent people from getting out of their vehicles. Social distancing measures will be in place that evening.

“Everyone who leaves their vehicles have to follow proper protocol,” said Stokes.

Responding to a question from Councillor Marc Renaud, Stokes said they will set up in the gravel parking lot next to the main driveway heading into the Libro Centre. CIBC Run for the Cure is also working with numerous business partners on the pro ect and will help cover various other costs as well, Stokes noted.

The event is being marketed as one with concessions and restrooms available.

Patrons will have the opportunity to stay for one or two movies, Stokes added, as they can spend $20 to watch one movie or $30 to stay for both movies.

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Paula Parker pparker@amherstburg.ca 519-736-0012 ext. 2238

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If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk's Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.

Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to Paula Parker, Municipal Clerk, 271 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2A5 or by telephone at 519.736.0012 ext. 2238, email: pparker@amherstburg.ca

519-736-0012 • www.amherstburg.ca 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5