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By Ron Giofu A Halloween tradition has resumed in a neighbourhood in the Kingsbridge subdivision. and it carries a charitable twist again this year.

The front yards of Ken and Karri-Lynn Grant at 440 McLellan Ave. and Derek and Heather Shank at 437 McLellan Ave. have been fully decorated in Halloween themes again this year with visitors invited to view the homes Thursday through Sunday evenings.

The Grant home features “Damien’s Barbershop” featuring lights, sound, music and the return of the popular vomiting zombie. Across the street, the Shank home has an expanded version of their “CarnEvil” carnival themed display.

Ken Grant said he started early when it came to getting the materials but worked right up until they made the displays open to the public last Friday in getting them ready. He said he was up until 2:30 a.m.

Friday getting things ready for that night’s opening and even made a few repairs and alterations to ensure things were running just right.

“There’s more moving parts this year than there have been in the past,” said Grant.

Interest in the displays was seen prior to them being completed, he added, as people from the neighbourhood would come by to see how progress was coming.

“A lot of kids are excited,” he said. “A lot of parents say they are excited too. It makes me happy to hear that. A lot of kids go by every night to watch everything go up.”

Grant said his family have lived in their McLellan Ave. home for 17 years and he estimates he has been doing it from the time period they moved in.

“It started out small,” he said. “Over the years, it has gotten much bigger. The ideas get bigger. Everything has snowballed.”

The two families added the charitable component years ago and now welcome non-perishable food items to be donated to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. Grant said they set records every year and hope to top themselves again in 2021.

Halloween displays are back at the homes of Ken (pictured above) and Karri-Lynn Grant as they have “Damien’s Barbershop” set up in their front yard at 440 McLellan Ave. Neighbours Derek and Heather Shank at 437 McLellan Ave. have an expanded version of their “CarnEvil” display up as well (right). People can stop

by Thursdays from dusk-9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from dusk-10 p.m. and Sundays from dusk-9 p.m. Donations to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission are welcome.

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Rotary Club welcomes district governor as well as new member

By Ron Giofu The Rotary Club of Amherstburg welcomed its district governor to its meeting last week and also inducted a new member.

Jeremy Warnock is the newest Amherstburg Rotarian, with the induction ceremony taking place at a special outdoor meeting held in the backyard of president Susanne Bergeron’s home.

Warnock was sponsored for membership by Bergeron, with the actual induction being performed by Aruna Koushik, District 6400 Governor.

“It’s a great honour to join this group,” said Warnock.

Warnock pointed out he was approached several years ago but wasn’t ready to become a Rotarian at that point. When Bergeron tried again earlier this year, he decided to join the club.

“I said it’s time to finally take this journey,” he said.

Warnock has been involved in such organizations as the Friends of Fort Malden but wanted to explore other service projects in the Amherstburg community. That is why he believes the Rotary Club is a good fit for him and agreed to join after speaking with Bergeron.

“This is the right time in my life to join,” said Warnock.

Noting there are many goals and projects that intrigue him, Warnock added youth-based projects are of particular interest. He cited the Rotary Club’s involvement in playground projects, including the recent revitalization of a basketball court at a park in Anderdon.

Koushik not only inducted Warnock, but spoke to the Rotarian’s assembled at the meeting.

“Amherstburg is a very special place

for me,” she said, noting her late husband would volunteer at Ribfest.

This year’s district governor said there is still a lot of work to be done and even though polio is almost eradicated around the world, it is not completely gone. She added she understood that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit the local Rotary Club’s ability to meet in-person and fundraise, though the club is still finding ways to move ahead.

“I know COVID-19 has hit you badly,” she told the Amherstburg Rotarians. “It’s hit everyone badly.”

Koushik added that Rotarians should strive to continuously serve the community. Whether it be through large profits or small deeds of kindness, community service does make a difference, she stated.

“Through our service, we do change lives,” she said.

Rotarians were encouraged to submit their summaries of their service projects as part of a 300-word article being planned for a special magazine being produced for the district Rotary conference. Koushik said the idea is to encourage Rotary Clubs and share their initiatives.

Koushik also urged Rotarians to continue friendships with former Rotarians to possibly draw them back into the club. She said they are always trying to recruit new members.

“This year, I want to be a cheerleader for all of the clubs,” said Koushik.

For more information on the Rotary Club of Amherstburg, visit www.amherstburgrotary.com or www.facebook. com/rotaryclubofamherstburg.

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Above - Rotary Club of Amherstburg president Susanne Bergeron pins new member Jeremy Warnock after the latter was inducted recently The Rotary Club welcomed Warnock on the same night they hosted District 6400 governor Aruna Koushik. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu Right - Rotary Club of Amherstburg president Susanne Bergeron (left) and District 6400 Governor Aruna Koushik stand with a cake that was served at a meeting held recently. Bergeron held the special outdoor meeting in the backyard of her home.

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Two students awarded scholarships by the Gibson Gallery Special to the RTT The Gibson Gallery has awarded its annual scholarships to a student from each of General Amherst High School and St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School.

The General Amherst recipient was Caroline Blais. Caroline has been exploring art using fantasy as inspiration for pencil sketches, as well as watercolour and acrylic paintings, A common theme found in Caroline’s work is the soft use of shading, or drastic shadows.

Having lived both in Ontario, and British Columbia, she now lives in Amherstburg with her mother, father, brother, cat and lizard. With her family, Caroline continues to Caroline Blais is this year’s recipient of a practice various art media such as Gibson Gallery scholarship from General sculpting, sketching, watercolour Amherst High School. Submitted photos and acrylic.

The St. Thomas of Villanova recipient was Morghan Curtis. Morghan always enjoyed doing art related projects growing up. There were instances where she went out of her way to add more to a project, just to give it an art related task. She has been very fortunate to have support towards her passion. Art has always been her favourite subject and will continue to be as she begins a new journey at the University of Windsor, earning her Bachelors of Fine Arts. She is thankful for

the skills that she has been taught and cannot wait to learn more!

The criteria for the scholarships is as follows: •Graduated student attended General Amherst High School or St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School •Resident of the town of Amherstburg (the former town of Amherstburg and the townships of Anderdon and Malden) •Student has the highest mark in their high school visual art program (minimum of 70%) and; •Student is enrolled in a Fine Arts or Design Arts/Graphic Arts program at an accredited college or university.

Morghan Curtis is the St. Thomas of The student must provide proof Villanova Secondary School recipient of a of enrolment in an arts program to Gibson Gallery scholarship. the granting high school’s head of guidance, or scholarship awards person, or principal, to receive this scholarship once awarded.

The Gibson Gallery scholarships were originally instituted in 2010 “to encourage local student artists by offering scholarships/bursaries for continuing education” and is in conformity with The Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts, Letters of Patent (1975).

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Dr. Wassim Saad, chief of staff at Windsor Regional Hospital, goes over hospitalization statistics for those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and those who haven’t. It was part of a presentation made at the hospital’s board meeting held last Thursday evening. Screenshot

The Windsor Regional Hospital board of directors hears the vaccination statistics among their staff and how many did and didn’t follow the hospital’s policy. Speaking is board chair Anthony Paniccia.

Numerous hospital employees terminated for not complying with COVID-19 vaccination policies

By Ron Giofu Windsor Regional Hospital has terminated the employment of over 60 staff members who failed to receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Hospital officials made the announcement last Thursday. According to the hospital’s policy, it informed staff who did not receive the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 22, that they would be placed on a two-week unpaid leave. At that time, Windsor Regional Hospital said 147 staff were impacted by the Policy.

Last Thursday was the deadline to receive that dose and face termination or having privileges suspended with the recommendation those privileges be terminated and/or revoked.

WRH president and CEO David Musyj said at a Thursday evening that there are 4,218 total employees – 3,677 employees and 541 professional staff – and 4,155 of them, or 98.5 per cent are fully vaccinated or have complied with the policy.

“What we’re really proud of is 98.5 per cent of staff are fully vaccinated,” said Musyj at Thursday evening’s board meeting.

As of the Oct. 7 deadline, 57 of the employees and six professional staff have not complied with the policy. The nursing (registered nurses, registered practical nurses and nurse practitioners) compliance rate with the policy is 99 per cent.

That same 99 per cent compliance rate among professional staff – physicians, dentists, midwives and nurse practitioners – was also reported.

“That’s an amazing number,” said Musyj.

Of the non-compliant employees, 32 are considered clinical staff and 25 are considered non-clinical staff. WRH says recruitment to backfill these positions begins immediately. The unvaccinated staff were spread across multiple programs.

WRH advises that “staff who did not receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by October 7, 2021, are being or have already been informed that their employment has been terminated; or their privileges have been suspended on an immediate mid-term basis (with a recommendation going forward that their privileges be revoked/terminated) and the related by-law process will be followed.

The terminated staff have not been working at WRH since September 22, 2021.”

“I want to recognize the many WRH staff, residents of Windsor/Essex and individuals from across Ontario and Canada thanking Windsor Regional Hospital for implementing this policy for the protection of our community, patients and staff,” stated Anthony Paniccia, WRH Board Chair.

Paniccia added during the board meeting that Windsor Regional Hospital has been contacted by other organizations for advice on implementing a policy.

“It’s a science-based approach,” said Paniccia. “We are doing our best to protect vulnerable people in our hospital and in our community.

The chair added “vaccines work and vaccines mandates work” with WRH chief of staff Dr. Wassim Saad noting daily COVID-19 positivity trends are declining in the province.

Saad added that is “a reassuring sign” and that the fewer positive cases there are, the less of a strain is put on hospitals and their ICU’s.

“The more vaccinations you have, the less chance there is of the virus to transmit,” he added. “We have to individually and collectively do everything in our power to minimize the risk of the spread of COVID-19. Becoming vaccinated and following public health measures are two main key factors that reduce risk especially in an environment where we care for many immune compromised patients.”

“I want to thank the WRH team members for recognizing the importance of the COVID-19 vaccines and leading by example for our community and Province,” added Musyj.

Musyj added that antigen tests circulated to any staff member that requested them have been known to head off spread of the virus, noting some children were able to be diagnosed before they were able to go to school and potentially spread it.

He also urged people to get tested for COVID-19 if they are not feeling well, even

Windsor Regional Hospital chief operating officer and chief nursing executive Karen Riddell discusses where assessment centres are should a person want to be tested for COVID-19. The public was urged to get tested as soon as they feel ill and not wait.

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“If you don’t feel well, go get swabbed,” he said. “If you don’t feel well Saturday and Sunday, don’t wait until Monday.”

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Thanksgiving is over, but there are reasons to be thankful

Thanksgiving is now finished for another year but there are a few things I am still thankful for.

Some of the following are meant to be a bit light-hearted, some a bit more serious, but here goes:

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•Even though our Thanksgiving may be over, there is still the American Thanksgiving to come. That means more football to pay attention to. However, since I’m among the many in this area who are long-suffering Detroit Lions fans, perhaps I shouldn’t be as thankful for seeing more football. The Lions are in yet another rebuild and while I’m still hopeful the current regime gets in right, I will believe it when I see it.

•I am thankful I don’t have to worry about filling all those positions at town hall. I am told both on and off the record that the more recent departures have been because better offers came along.

We’re all still awaiting more word and more confirmation on what the earlier departures were caused by. At any rate, there are still plenty of holes to fill and regardless of how or why they came open, the optics of the whole thing are less than ideal for the town. Seven high profile positions have come open in the last two months for various reasons and they are positions that need to be filled sooner rather than later.

•The fact that capacity limits are being increased is something else to be thankful for. The Ontario government has announced that capacity limits will be lifted to allow 100 per cent capacity for concert venues, theatres

and cinemas; spectator areas of facilities for sports and recreational fitness (would not include gyms, personal training); meeting and event spaces (indoor meeting and event spaces will still need to limit capacity to the number that can maintain physical distancing); horseracing tracks, car racing tracks, and other similar venues; and commercial film and television productions with studio audiences.

This signals we are moving in the right direction with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in my opinion. If we can safely start resuming our regular activities in the manner in which we did prior to March 2020, it’s a welcome sign. We’ve been through some difficult times in the past 18 months or so, but I am hopeful that even brighter days are ahead.

•While many are thankful when summer arrives, I am more thankful for fall temperatures. I enjoy the cooler, breezier days of autumn instead of the heat and humidity of summer. Note that I said I like cool weather, not necessarily cold weather. Scraping frost off my windshield isn’t my favourite pastime, but I suppose it is better than skyrocketing utility bills when running an air conditioner.

•I was travelling down a residential street last Saturday when I was one of two vehicles that was passed by a person in a pick-up truck. I am thankful that, no matter what my schedule is, I’m never in that big of a hurry.

•I can’t finish without saying that I’m thankful for the support of family and friends. I think we can all say that about our own lives. And that is one of the points I am serious about.

Thanksgiving at the Mission Over 100 complete Thanksgiving turkey dinners were served at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission Monday with volunteers including Kim Cabanaw, vice president Zainia Brockett and president Tim McAllister helping out, among others. McAllister said volunteering is something he and the team enjoy, noting he has spent over 20 years helping people in need. He said he is asked why he and his volunteers work without pay, but they say they see the joy in other people who are helped and that “makes it easy” for the volunteers.

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Latest road closure impacting Concession 4 North

I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday weekend and, don’t look now, Christmas is a little more than two months away.

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Concession 4 North between Middle Side Road and North Side Road is expected to be closed for five weeks.

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By Ron Giofu Another road closure is on the way for a concession road in Amherstburg.

The Town of Amherstburg announced last week that a portion of Concession 4 North will be closed for approximately five weeks to facilitate a culvert

replacement. The specific section that will be closed to through traffic is between Middle Side Road and North Side Road.

The town states that residents will be allowed access to their residences. Drivers are reminded that during construction traffic disruptions may occur and some delays may be experienced. People are urged to please slow down, obey all traffic signage and watch for flag persons in the construction zone.

With the closure of a portion of Concession 4 North, it means there are three consecutive concession roads within the former Anderdon Township that have a partial closure. Work to replace a culvert is ongoing in the section of Concession 3 North between Alma St. and Texas Road while the replacement of a bridge over the Long Marsh Drain along Concession 2 North in River Canard has seen extensive delays, the most recent being attributed to a human bone found at the construction site several months ago.

Construction also continues on Fryer St. between Richmond St. and Alma St. The intersection was closed for a day last week due to ongoing work on that project.

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Local man charged with impaired driving as a result of RIDE program

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment conducted a RIDE program Oct. 1 with an impaired driving charge being one of the results.

The RIDE program was conducted in the area of Sandwich St. S. and Murray St. During the program, a vehicle was stopped around 7:40 p.m. that night and a 33-yearold Amherstburg man was charged with impaired and exceed.

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Team Brad Bondy and ACS are teaming up on a coat drive Thursday thorugh Saturday at the Amherstburg Community Hub. People can drop off coats to the Team Brad Bondy trailer from 1-4 p.m. each day.

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ACS, local realtors teaming up for Coats 4 Kids

By Ron Giofu

A local non-profit organization and a pair of local realtors are teaming up to help keep people warm this winter.

Coats 4 Kids is being offered again this year by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the agency is teaming up with Team Brad Bondy from Remax Preferred.

Team Brad Bondy will park its trailer at the Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St., where ACS’ office is located, from this Thursday through Saturday (Oct. 14-16) from 1-4 p.m. each day where gently-used coats, cash donations and gift cards will be accepted by ACS staff and volunteers.

Amherstburg Community Services is also working with a pair of other organizations to ensure the safe operation of this year’s coat drive.

"As we continue to navigate thru the pandemic, we are happy to announce we will be able to provide Coats 4 Kids this year,” stated ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. “We have partnered with Team Brad Bondy from Remax Preferred and will continue to work with the Unemployed Help Center and Cintas has agreed to clean all gently used coats. We encourage everyone to drop off their gently used coats, new coats, gift cards or cash donations this Thursday through Saturday in the Community Hub parking lot. Just look for the Brad Bondy Remax trailer. There will be friendly staff and volunteers there to accept your donations."

ACS states it will announce the pick-up dates for those needing coats in the near future and before the cold weather settles in over the area.

Brad Bondy of Team Brad Bondy added they are happy to help out those in need in the community.

“Team Brad Bondy and Amherstburg Community Services are very excited to be working together this year to help our community this winter in making sure that every child and person who is in need of a coat will be able to get one. We want everyone to stay warm and safe. Our goal at Team Brad Bondy is to treat everyone like family," Bondy stated.

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Two drivers were charged with stunt driving after a pair of separate traffic stops over the past week.

The first charge was laid Oct. 3 around 12:34 a.m. after a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Front Road North. The charge of perform a stunt on a highway was laid against a 33-year-old Amherstburg man, who was allegedly travelling 115 km/hr in a 70 km/hr zone.

The second stunt driving charge was laid in the early morning hours of Oct. 8 in the area of Collison Side Road and County Road 41. A 55-year-old Harrow man also faces a charge of performing a stunt on a highway. In that case, the accused was allegedly travelling 136 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone. That traffic stop occurred around 12:23 a.m.

Thefts from vehicles

A 15-year-old youth was arrested after allegedly entering several vehicles in the area of Pickering Dr. and Victoria St. S. The arrest was made around 1:40 a.m. Oct. 5.

The public is reminded to secure their vehicles, homes and other structures like sheds and garages. People are also urged not to leave anything of value inside their vehicles.

Trespassing

A 30-year-old Leamington man was issued two provincial offense notices, including trespassing, after he allegedly went on to a private property in the 7000 block of County Road 50. Police say officers were called to the home and removed the man from the premises.

Vehicles vs. deer

Two more accidents were reported last week where the vehicles struck a deer that entered the roadway. The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is reminding motorists once again to watch for deer and if one is spotted, be aware that other deer could be nearby.

After-hours at schools

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is reporting that there have been issues at some local schools with youth going back onto school property in the evening and causing mischief and other issues. Police are asking that youth stay off of the properties, adding that people found loitering there could possibly face trespassing charges.

Missing vehicle part

A Mediterranean Dr. resident reported a left tow hook was missing off of his vehicle.

The matter was reported to police Oct. 2 around 5:15 p.m. The vehicle is a 1997 Chevy pick-up truck however there is a possibility the tow hook may have fallen off the vehicle. If anyone has any information or saw something suspicious, they can contact police.

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

Book Review

Judy and the Beast

By R. L. Stine Middle Grade Fiction

The newest offering in the Goosebumps Slappyworld franchise, Judy and the Beast is a fun homage to the classic Beauty and the Beast.

Every year Judy’s father travels to the mountain top home of the wealthiest family in their town to do some repair work. This year, Judy convinces him to take her. Her plan is to solve the mystery of the Beast of Evil Rock who roams the mountain top - is he real or just rumour? Full of spooky takes and end of chapter cliffhangers this is the perfect book for youngsters looking for a scary book that still lets them sleep at night.

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New blood lab opens to the public at Amherstburg Health Care Centre

By Ron Giofu Another amenity has opened up at the Amherstburg Health Care Centre.

The Amherstburg Blood Lab has opened inside the facility with it being staffed by medical lab technicians Cathy Paquette and Jodi Richards. It is open to the general public and while people can book an appointment, they don’t require one.

“We’re open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-12 noon, walk-ins or appointments,” said Richards. “All patients are welcome.”

“We offer specimen collection and other services,” added Paquette. “You can call or come right in.”

Paquette pointed out staff from the Amherstburg Blood Lab are also available to go to people for an in-home visit, but noted fees may apply in such circumstances.

The new blood lab has been open for about a month, Richards pointed out.

Feedback from the public has been very good so far, they both added.

“It’s been great,” said Paquette, adding residents are finding the new service is “very convenient” to have locally.

“The people of Amherstburg are so thrilled to have this,” added Richards.

Richards added people are excited to have more medical services locally and it shows.

“They just appreciate it,” she said.

“It’s worth its weight in gold.”

The Amherstburg Blood Lab is hoping to expand its hours in the future, said Paquette.

Both Paquette and Richards have hospital backgrounds. They recently retired but still want to keep active so when owner Luigi DiPierdomenico was looking for staff for the new blood lab, they were offered the jobs. They can job share and trade off hours and work when they need to.

“It’s perfect,” Richards said of the arrangement.

Both staff members say they are happy to be there and believe that will be visible to the people that come into the lab.

“You’ll be greeted with friendly service,” said Paquette.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo brought official opening greetings on behalf of the Town of Amherstburg.

“The town is also very excited to have another medical service available for residents,” he said. “They don’t have to travel to Windsor or any other municipality. They can get the work done

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The Amherstburg Blood Lab is now open within the Amherstburg Health Care Centre at 433 Sandwich St. S. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo was invited to welcome the blood lab to town and was joined by medical lab techs Cathy Paquette (left) and Jodi Richards (right). The blood lab is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-12 noon.

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here.”

A common concern from residents is about the availability of medical services locally, DiCarlo added.

“I think this helps us fill the gap we wouldn’t otherwise be able to without these highly qualified individuals.”

For more information on the Amherstburg Blood Lab, call 519-736-5821, email info@amherstburgbloodlab.ca or visit their website www.amherstburgbloodlab.ca.

The Amherstburg Health Care Centre is located at 433 Sandwich St. S.

“Fall Migration in Essex County” presented at “Hole in the Wall”

By Ron Giofu

This area is known to be a hot spot for birding and a local birder explained the hobby more in-depth recently.

Kory Renaud from the Essex County Field Naturalists Club was the guest speaker at the River Bookshop’s upper floor space, known as the “Hole in the Wall,” and spoke about birding and the types of birds that fly overhead. Renaud’s talk – entitled “The Wonders of Fall Bird Migration in Essex County” – was presented to a socially-distanced, masked crowd at the “Hole in the Wall” as well as those who joined virtually.

“We’re known as a top birding spot in Canada,” said Renaud.

Renaud said the area is known for seeing a variety of different species of birds in the spring, but he stated the fall is just as interesting and important from a birding perspective.

“Fall is an excellent time if not more exciting than spring,” said Renaud. “It’s my favourite time for birding. Everything you can see in the spring, you can see in the fall.”

Over 300 species of birds come through this region annually, Renaud added. He said many birds don’t like to cross large bodies of water when migrating so they “funnel” through this area where the waterways are not as wide.

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“It’s kind of funnelling everything from northern Ontario right through Essex County,” he said.

Renaud added he was pleased and surprised with the level of turnout for his recent presentation.

“Birding is a new hobby that is picking up steam,” he said, adding that he goes out a minimum of four days per week.

Noting that he regularly represents the Essex County Field Naturalists Club at presentations, Renaud added he loves passing along his knowledge to other people.

“I just really want to get more people involved and to share my passion,” said Renaud. “Get out and explore. Birding isn’t just for the springtime.”

For more information on the River Bookshop and its upcoming presentations, visit www.riverbookshop.com.

Kory Renaud speaks on the topic of “Fall Migration in Essex County” during a recent presentation at the “Hole in the Wall” located above the River Bookshop.

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30th annual Brentwood Lottery featuring prize board of over $1 million this year

By Ron Giofu

The 2021 Brentwood Lottery has achieved a couple of milestones.

This is not only the 30th anniversary of the lottery, but for the first time ever, the combined total of the prize board has surpassed $1 million. The grand prize is once again a home and, for the third straight year, the house is in Lakeshore though director of development Mark Lennox has noted Brentwood Recovery Home tries to have the “dream home” built in different municipalities.

Other municipalities that have seen the home built include Amherstburg, Essex, and Kingsville.

The home, located at 146 Summer St. in Belle River, was built by Lakepoint Homes and is valued at $751,450, with the winner having the option of taking $600,000 cash instead.

Other major prizes include a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado valued at $56,073 (or cash prize of $45,000) from Gus Revenberg Chevrolet Buick GMC, a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica from Motor City Chrysler valued at $59,156 (or cash prize of $47,000) or a 2022 Ford Bronco Big Band from Joe Meloche Ford in Amherstburg valued at $41,865 (or cash prize of $34,000).

“We’ve been doing it for quite a few years now,” said Joe Meloche. “It’s something we enjoy. We meet a lot of people and a lot of new customers.”

Meloche added it is great to be helping a worthy cause as well.

Elizabeth Dulmage, executive director at Brentwood Recovery Home, said the $1 million prize board is due in large part to the home this year.

“I understand that this is a larger, more elite, fancier home,” said Dulmage.

There are 79,000 tickets being printed this year and Dulmage added “in our happy place, we’d sell all that are printed.” Proceeds from the lottery go into programming at Brentwood, something that has continued despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’ve never been as aware as we have been during this pandemic the needs of people with addictions,” she said.

Brentwood hasn’t had any COVID-19 outbreaks thus far, she noted, but they have had challenges delivering their services to those who need them.

“The need is greater than ever,” she said. “The cost of delivering services is greater than ever.”

Dulmage pointed out Windsor-Essex County is higher than the provincial average for opioid addictions and funds from the lottery help provide the sup-

Brentwood Recovery Home Elizabeth Dulmage (left) and director of development Mark Lennox (right) stand out front of the “Dream Home” that is being raffled off as the grand prize in this year’s Brentwood Lottery. The 30th anniversary of the Brentwood Lottery features over $1 million in prizes.

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ports required. She said Brentwood is very grateful to the entire community for its continued support.

Lennox pointed out they have had to hold many of their meetings virtually through the Zoom video conferencing app and he said over 4,000 meetings have taken place via Zoom. Those include youth and alumni after-care meetings, parents groups including those for prevention and treatment and pre-treatment meetings for those waiting to get into Brentwood Recovery Home.

“While we are mandated to 60 per cent capacity, we are supporting over 50 persons that are enrolled in our live-in addiction treatment program,” said Lennox. “As we are only funded for 33 persons, we are supporting an additional 20 clients with our fundraising. It is our ability to provide service over and above our government funding that makes the support of our community so important.”

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Essex County council gets look at EMS response experience and service delivery impacts

By Ron Giofu Essex County council has received an update on what Essex-Windsor EMS has dealt with regarding ambulance call responses and activity across the region.

Essex-Windsor EMS chief Bruce Krauter gave a report at last Wednesday night’s virtual meeting outlining the ambulance call response experience and activity across the region from January 2020 through September 2021. Information contained in Krauter’s report included call volume, response times, resource utilization, ambulance offload delays and “other items of impact to the service delivery of EMS.” Krauter stated in his report that combining all sources of information allows the regional ambulance service and the county itself to plan and prepare for any decisions that result in changes to service delivery as well as alterations and/ or enhancements.

“In review of all data over the past two years, COVID-19 and the associated impacts must be considered and understood. The effects of COVID may have realized improved offload times, improved resource utilization and some response times improvement in 2020,” Krauter stated in his report. “But as we move through the pandemic in 2021 and with lockdowns ceasing and people beginning to move about, we must be cognizant that the healthcare system is still addressing the collateral damage of COVID, such as healthcare backlogs, decreased capacity within the hospitals, rates of infection and other anomalies or pressures not experienced in the early waves.”

Krauter outlined call volumes since 2016 for all municipalities in WindsorEssex County. The county has seen a

five-year average annual increase of 6.3 per cent with a projected call volume of 20,543 in 2021. Windsor has seen a 7.81 per cent five-year average annual volume increase with over 38,600 calls projected in 2021. Amherstburg’s numbers are projected at 2,584 in 2021 as compared to 2,474 in 2020. The five-year average annual volume increase is 6.67 per cent.

Regarding response times, Krauter noted targets have been difficult to meet for various reasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With the increased amount of time for personal protective equipment (PPE) application upon arrival at scenes, cleaning of equipment post call, the decreased capacity at hospitals and the fluctuation, or unpredictability of call volume, response times have been under pressure,” he noted.

There are “a lot of issues in 2021,” he noted.

Krauter reassured residents they are in no danger.

EWEMS continues its partnership with local emergency services, such as Fire Services and the utilization of Tiered Response Agreements.

This partnership is crucial in life or limb responses, ensuring that an emergency service is within minutes to respond when EMS is delayed in providing lifesaving interventions,” he said. “We utilize our neighbouring services through mutual aid. I want to assure people when it becomes a lifeor-death situation or a life or limb situation, we have an emergency services whether it’s us or fire services that is

Essex-Windsor EMS chief Bruce Krauter gave a report to county council over EMS response and how service delivery is impacted. He said many issues impact the service including COVID-19, ambulance offload delays, call volumes and other factors. Photo courtesy of the Essex-Windsor EMS Twitter page

going to be there within minutes to respond to it. I don’t want to create any fear or anxiety.”

Krauter believed as society gets through the pandemic, the situation will improve.

“This isn’t just an EssexWindsor EMS problem. This is also a problem across the province and across the region,” Krauter added.

Offload delays have been an issue for as long as he has been chief, said Krauter, and long before that.

“The frequency of ambulance offload delays has been reducing year-overyear,” said Krauter, though noted “it’s still an issue.”

The region peaked in 2018 in offload delays but have somewhat improved.

He said they are working with health care partners including regional hospitals and Ontario Health among others as well as utilizing services like vulnerable patient navigators (VPNs) “to make sure people get the right care at the right time at the right place.”

The ambulance offload delays can be attributed to several factors, some of which are decrease hospital capacity due to COVID-19, increased call volumes for low or non-urgent calls, the implementation of a new digital charting platform for area hospitals which has resulted in slower processing times and a backlog of primary care services for the community as a whole. Krauter noted there are daily meetings with hospital, dispatch and Ontario Health to try and mitigate offload delays.

Krauter noted police calls have also increased with mental health calls and people are being transported to emergency rooms to treat mental health needs.

“There’s no medical issue, it’s a mental health issue and they are transporting them trying to get them to the right place at the right time,” he said.

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VPN program. He also pointed out the master plan suggested the pandemic impacted implementation of a new rostering schedule.

“The past two years of EWEMS experience have been challenging, ever changing and nothing experienced before. Call volumes appear to be maintaining historical growth of the 2-3% range. Response times have been affected by COVID in a negative fashion but appear to be on the rebound. Ambulance Offload Delays have increased but due to unforeseen pressures I can’t see that coming. I don’t know anyone that can see that coming,” said Krauter.

“EWEMS has maintained its focus throughout the last two years, following the guidelines within the Master Plan and adjusting to provide a safe, effective and efficient service. To say that EWEMS has not been affected by COVID-19, would be false. To say that the impacts of service delivery were brought on solely by changes within the EMS system is clearly false. To say that EWEMS is planning, changing, altering course based on clear evidence, historical data and experience is true.

Charting the course and navigating COVID-19 has not been easy and we have the journey to continue. EWEMS is preparing the 2022 Budget as we speak and addressing any future needs during the budget cycle and beyond with the intent to have an effective and efficient service well into the future.”

Warden Gary McNamara said the report was very in-depth and stated county council understands the difficulties the pandemic has presented.

He commended Krauter, saying he and his team have shown great leadership, adding he would like to see Krauter’s report posted online so the public can see what has been done.

“Information is a great tool when it’s done properly and done factually,” said McNamara.

LaSalle Mayor Marc Bondy said he knows through his daughter, who works in an ER, that such things as offload delays are awful and praised Krauter for his work in what he is doing for emergency services.

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Volunteers and staff with Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) helped with a pasta dinner in late September. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards new programming with ACS, including Monday Movie Matinees, Baker’s Dozen Baking Group, Friday Fun Day, Cooking Classes, and Crafter’s Corner. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

ACS supports its programming during pasta dinner fundraiser

By Ron Giofu Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) helped their own cause with a pasta dinner fundraiser recently.

Thanks to the support of the community, ACS raised $1,772 for its programs. The pasta dinner fundraiser saw 150 meals sold with many businesses joining individual residents in enjoying pasta, salad, garlic bread and a dessert.

“Anytime we can highlight our Meals on Wheels kitchen, put money towards our programming and allow the community to enjoy a meal, it’s a great day,” said ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo.

DiBartolomeo said they had numerous volunteers and staff members assist with the community. While many came to pick up their meals from a drive-up win-

dow in the back of ACS’ office, there was also delivery offered to businesses and residents within the community.

“We received a lot of great response from businesses in the community,” she stated.

Proceeds will specifically go towards new programming ACS will be offering. They had hoped to start in September but the new target is to try and start them in October. COVID-19 public health regulations delayed the start of the new programs, which include Monday Movie Matinees, Baker’s Dozen Baking Group, Friday Fun Day, Cooking Classes, and Crafter’s Corner.

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Reginald Davis, 91 years, October 1, 2021 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Late of Amherstburg.

Predeceased by his parents Frederick and Alice (Rigby) Davis Birmingham, England. Dearest brother of the late Dennis (Pam) Davis U.K. and the late Donald Davis U.K. Beloved uncle to Andrew Davis and Jane (Mike) Dodd U.K. Special great uncle to James (Amerdeep) Davis, Sarah Davis, Julie Davis and Thomas Dodd U.K. Dear friend of the Owen Family, Beryl and Joe Perz, Roger Harris, Penny Conway, Trevor Marshall, Pat and Karen Coyle and family, Eva Castellan, Norman Hamilton, Yvon and Ava Lapierre.

Reg was a retiree of the Seagram Company, Amherstburg and served on the Board of Directors for the Caldist Credit Union for over 30 years. Reg also served as financial secretary for Local 2098 Retirees.

As per Reg’s wishes cremation has taken place.

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School boards to only allow extracurricular activities for fully vaccinated students

By Ron Giofu The four publicly funded school boards in the region as well as the Windsor-Essex County Secondary School Athletic Association (WECSSAA) have issued a statement stating when extracurricular activities do resume, it will be for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

It came on the heels of the Greater Essex County District School Board wanting extracurricular activities like sports and other clubs and activities resumed as soon as possible when it was deemed safe by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU).

The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB), the GECDSB, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence, Conseil scolaire Viamonde and the Windsor Essex County Secondary Schools Athletic Association issued the statement last Thursday afternoon, stating they all “have agreed to follow the recommendations of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and will enact procedures to limit participation in extracurricular activities for only those students, staff, officials and volunteers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.”

The statement was approved by WECDSB director of education Emelda Byrne, Conseil Scolaire Viamonde interim director of education Sébastien Fontaine, GECDSB director of education Erin Kelly, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence director of education Joseph Picard and WECSSAA president Jim Kittl.

“We believe that extracurriculars are very important for the physical and mental health of our students, however, we also believe they can only proceed in a way that will reduce the risk of further spread of COVID-19 amongst our students and staff; vaccination is the best way to reduce that likelihood,” the statement read. “Once school boards have formalized their procedures, they will work together with the Windsor and Essex County Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WECSSAA) on determining which sports may be able to proceed based on the amount of time in the season, on the number of students who would be eligible to participate, and the number of coaches who will be available.”

According to the statement, timeline for return to play will vary depending on all of these factors.

Elementary students in Grade 7 and 8 who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will also be able to participate in extracurricular activities, under this procedure, the publicly funded school boards state “Each school board will also develop its own internal method for students, staff, officials and volunteers to provide proof of their full vaccination status before they can be approved as eligible for participation,” the statement read. “To further support a safe return

The General Amherst senior girls volleyball team pose for a team photo after capturing fourth at the OFSAA “AA” volleyball championships in Kingsville in March 2020. High school sports have not been played since that time period but could return once procedures and policies are drafted permitting fully vaccinated students, staff and coaches to participate. RTT File Photo

to extracurricular activities, WECSSAA and its member boards have decided to play regionally among schools in Windsor and Essex County with the primary focus on re-engaging our students in athletics.

High schools will not participate in SWOSSAA and OFSAA competition, but will follow return to play protocols of each organization, including those of the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association.”

The boards and WECSSAA further state the “main focus will be on skill development and inter-school play, within WECSSAA member boards that support extracurriculars of fully vaccinated students. Currently, some athletic associations have not mandated the same public health standards regarding vaccination of student-athletes, volunteers and officials. Competing with other school boards, and travelling to other locations in Ontario does not support safe regional play at this time.”

The statement concluded by saying “this decision is aligned with the guidance that has been received from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit.”

Two nights earlier, the GECDSB passed their own motion, which was brought up by trustee Alan Halberstadt. Halberstadt said the recommendation from WECHU to delay the start of extracurricular activities, including sports, has caused “an outpouring of anguish” among school communities. He noted other regions of the province have seen high school sports resume, with sports at the college and university level as well as minor sports resuming as well.

Not all students can afford to play minor sports and

“school is all they have,” added Halberstadt, believing “it’s not fair” to those students.

“By not having extracurricular activities, we are causing divisions – those who can and those who can’t,” he said.

Trustee Ron LeClair questioned how WECHU can explain why minor sports are allowed and school sports are not. He wondered why school boards could not use the same policies as other area sports organizations.

WECHU CEO Nicole Dupuis told public board trustees the recommendation to delay extracurricular activities was “to manage risk” and that there was a high positivity rate when first put in place. She said their priority is to keep children in school for learning and that extracurricular activities “increase opportunities for exposure.”

Both Halberstadt and trustee Cathy Cooke referenced the easing of restrictions in other sectors, including bars and restaurants.

“People can dance but they can’t play sports?” asked Cooke.

Trustee Gale Simko-Hatfield made the amendment adding the resumption of sports could happen when deemed safe by WECHU with trustee Julia Burgess calling the amendment “moot” as resumption of extracurricular activities was already going to happen when it was deemed safe.

WECHU and board officials did meet Wednesday and the delay remains in place for the time being as the procedures get worked out.

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RTT PHOTO BY FRED GROVES Connor Demel, left; of the Admirals battles for a loose puck during third period action Sunday against the 73’s.

By Fred Groves After three games in four days, the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals were ready for a well-deserved rest.

Kick-starting their Provincial Junior Hockey League (Junior ‘C’) regular season schedule, the locals are 1-2-0-1 in the nine-team West Stobbs Division.

The Admirals were blanked 3-0 by visiting Essex 73’s Sunday night at the Libro Centre, picked up their first victory the night before with a 3-2 win against the host Wallaceburg Thunderhawks and last Thursday in Blenheim, were shutout 4-0 by the Blades.

Offense, or rather lack of it, seems to be plaguing the Admirals early this year and in their first four games, have managed to find the back of the net just four times.

“I don’t want to hit the panic button but it’s definitely a concern,” says coach Paul Bortignon. “We’ve generated some offence and had some breakaways, but we haven’t capitalized.”

Sunday, at the Libro Centre, the visiting 73’s were up 2-0 on goals by Josh Root and Matt Smith. Root with his second, midway through the middle frame gave the undefeated visitors a

three-goal cushion which they did not relinquish despite a physical, hardhitting approach by the Admirals.

“I don’t think we played well offensively especially in the first two periods to produce a win but it was nice to see the effort in the third,” said Bortignon.

During the pre-season, Essex blasted the Admirals 8-0 in exhibition play but Sunday night’s game was a different tale and when asked why, the Admirals coach credited veteran netminder Nicholas Bolton who has played all 247 minutes in net and has a 2.43 Goals Against Average and a solid .908 save percentage.

“The biggest difference is between the pipes. Nick Bolton is one of the best goalies in the league and we know we have a chance to win every night with him,” said Bortignon.

Win is what they did Saturday night in Wallaceburg. Ryan Sterling teamed with Tyler Fraser and Matteo Frattaroli to give the visiting Admirals a 1-0 lead in the first and it was 2-1 after 40 minutes as Mitchell Demelo scored shorthanded.

After the Thunderhawks tied the score at two all early in the third, Joshua Pederson who had the helper on Demelo’s tally got his first of the year, the game winner with 1:57 left in regulation time.

RTT PHOTO BY FRED GROVES Wallaceburg goalie Jacob Lister gets aggressive with Amherstburg forward Colton Candido in Friday night’s game.

Picking up his first win of the year in net, Bolton made 25 saves while at the other end Jacob Lister, an Amherstburg native, was a lot busier and made 35 stops.

With captain Reid Stieler out due to injury against Blenheim and Wallaceburg, and a suspension to fellow veteran blueliner Cole Walsh, the Admirals signed several affiliated players. Stieler returned to the lineup against Essex and Walsh will be back on the ice when Mooretown comes to town on Sunday, Oct. 17.

The last time the two teams met,

the Flags knocked out the Admirals in the second round of the shortened 2019-20 playoffs.

“We’ve got some work to do. We just have to be ready to compete,” said Bortignon.

SLAPSHOTS — Four games into the regular season, Pederson leads the locals with a pair of points…Forward Liam Kiewitz is out with an injury and his return is unknown…Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association product Josh Courtney backed up Bolton in net on Sunday.

Local baseball players in Florida vying for spot on Canadian Junior National Team

By Ron Giofu

A pair of area baseball players are trying to showcase their talents on the national stage.

Rees Kozar of Amherstburg and Matteo Pare of LaSalle left for Florida today (Oct. 13) to compete in Baseball Canada’s Junior National Team camp. They are two of 35 players from across Canada that have received invitations to attend the camp that is held in Dunedin, Florida at the Toronto Blue Jays spring training facility.

Both are students at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary with Kozar being in Grade 12 while Pare is a Grade 11 student.

Pare said the Canadian junior national head coach came to showcases and some games and scouted players he thought were worthy of invitations.

“They picked 35 guys they thought had the talent and sent offers to train at the camp,” said Pare. “(Coach) Greg Hamilton watched us play and he gave us a rundown of what he saw and what is expected.”

Kozar pointed out it is a “huge” opportunity for the two of them.

“We’re down there for ten days,” said Kozar, “from Oct. 13-24.”

Kozar plays for the Great Lake Canadians out of London, and Pare plays for the

Windsor Selects. Kozar is a catcher, Pare is a pitcher.

Kozar said he knows a few other baseball players that have gone to the junior national camp and came back reporting a positive review.

“They said it’s a great experience,” said Kozar. “It should be a lot of fun.”

If they make the team, Kozar and Pare will travel with the Canadian national junior baseball team to various tournaments around the world. They both agreed that this is the most significant accomplishment to happen to them in their baseball careers thus far.

“This surpasses everything,” said Pare.

“This is the biggest thing by far,” added Kozar.

Pare said he has been playing baseball since he was eight-years-old.

“I just fell in love with it,” he said.

For Kozar, he has been on the diamond since he was six-years-old.

“It’s just fun,” said Kozar. “My dad played so it runs in the family.”

Pare is hopeful he will land a baseball scholarship when he is finished high school while Kozar also hopes to continue playing baseball during his post-secondary education.

“I want to play (NCAA) Division 1 down south,” said Kozar.

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The Grant and Shank families are ready for Halloween as both have elaborate displays in their front yards. The public is welcome to drop by during the evening hours of Thursday through Sunday with donations to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission being collected.

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“Every year, it brings in a little bit more,” added Heather Shank.

Shank said Friday night her family’s displays were just about completed, as they awaited only a few minor pieces such as additional black lighting.

The popularity of the displays has grown, Grant stated, and even school buses have been known to slow down to allow the children to take a peek at the displays. He said last year’s display, which was a haunted wedding chapel, saw people from every municipality within Windsor-Essex County stop by to view it and even drew in residents from Chatham-Kent.

Shank added a young visitor to the neighbourhood from Woodstock also came by to view the Halloween displays as they were going up.

“I just can’t believe how many people know about the displays,” said Grant. “It puts pressure on me to make it better and better. I want to make it nice for everybody.”

Grant said they meet people from the subdivision and other parts of the town and region whom they never would have met otherwise.

“It brings out the closeness of the neighbourhood,” Grant stated.

Other neighbours have also decorated for Halloween, including a ten-year-old who decorated his yard to make it look like a graveyard, but Grant hopes to see the street become a Halloween destination.

“What I’d like to see is McLellan Ave. decorated from start to finish with as many homes as possible,” he said. “I’d like to call us the ‘Horror on McLellan Ave.’” Grant has even come up with ideas for the next two years. “The End Clinic” will be coming in 2022 while “The Road Kill Grill” will take over his front yard in 2023.

“I’ve already started building and buying items for 2023,” he said.

Grant said the number one question he gets is where he stores everything, adding he finds “every nook and cranny” he can to keep his displays in when they are not in use.

Public viewing hours for the displays were reduced this year as

some weekday nights in the past were slow. The two families also want time to view what other people are doing for Halloween. The public can swing by to view the displays and bring their food donations Thursdays from dusk-9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from dusk-10 p.m. and Sundays from dusk-9 p.m.

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AMA Sportsmen Association finalize donation to Malden Firefighters Association

By Ron Giofu

The AMA Sportsmen Association donated $2,500 to the Malden Firefighters Association last Tuesday evening. The money came from the Fall Harvest Concert held at the club Sept. 25. From left: Brian Gibb, Don Deslippe, Dave Varney of the Malden Firefighters Association and Ken Tytgat, president Rod Ferriss and Tom Mailloux from the AMA Sportsmen Association. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

and Ferriss planned on bringing it to the membership to see what the interest was in doing it in future years.

He said the AMA Sportsmen Association is seen as a possible host for future events, stating he has heard from musicians interested in using the venue for CD release parties. The Blues Side also recently released a new CD there.

“They found the AMA Sportsmen Association would be a good fit,” he said. “(The concert) gave us a lot of good exposure.”

Ken Tytgat, a member of the executive with the AMA Sportsmen Association, was glad the club put the concert on and added he is also a retired firefighter. He applauded MFA’s efforts to bring heritage back to the community.

Peavey Mart in Essex donated the barbecue that was raffled off at the event while Lynn’s Variety was thanked for producing the T-shirts that were created.

Other fundraising continues for the AMA Sports-

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVE - Harrow United Church, located at 45 Munger St., is hosting a food and winter clothing drive-in, supporting the Downtown Mission. Runs from 9-11 a.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 GHOST STORIES OFF THE BACK PORCH Offered at the Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St., in Amherstburg. Event starts at 7 p.m. Museum staff will recount reported ghost encounters from the past with additional tales of folklore by renowned storyteller Olwyn Coughlin. This is an outdoor event. COVID-19 screening, social distancing, safety precautions mandatory. Reservations required.

Tickets $10 per person. Call 519-736-2511 or e-mail parkhousemuseum@bellnet.ca.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 CHRISTMAS MARKET - Presented by Safe Families Windsor-Essex. 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

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men Association.

“We’re still going to be collecting donations of bottles from the public,” said Ferriss.

The club is also hoping COVID-19 public health restrictions will soon be relaxed to allow for more programming.

“We’d like to get our youth programs off the ground as soon as COVID rules allow us,” he said, as air rifle and archery have been temporarily suspended due to the pandemic.

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The AMA Sportsmen Association have officially made their donation to the Malden Firefighters Association stemming from an event held late last month at the club.

The Fall Harvest Concert was held Sept. 25 and featured bands such as Back to Back and The Blues Side.

The Malden Firefighters Association (MFA) assisted by volunteering to run the barbecue at the event.

When all the money was counted, it led to the AMA Sportsmen Association making a $2,500 donation to the Malden Firefighters Association last Tuesday night as part of the former’s meeting with its membership.

“It’s awesome that the club did this for us,” said Dave Varney, a member of the executive with the Malden Firefighters Association.

Tom Mailloux, a board member with the AMA Sportsmen Association, replied “we did it together.”

Mailloux added the Fall Harvest Concert “was all done with volunteers.”

Varney pointed out the MFA is doing what it can to preserve local heritage with fellow MFA member Don Deslippe adding they have had significant difficulties in fundraising due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Malden Firefighters Association is still working on restoring a fire hall that is located next to the “Little White Church” on County Road 20, at the end of Howard Ave. There is no exact timetable for when the MFA wants to have that completed, nor is there one for the restoration of a 1946 fire truck, but Varney said they are still working towards raising $100,000 for the project.

“The timetable depends on how much money we can raise,” said Varney.

The Malden Firefighters Association is made up of approximately 30 members of the active and retired members of the Amherstburg Fire Department and retired members of the Malden Fire Department. Rod Ferriss, president of the AMA Sportsmen Association, noted he is a retired firefighter and was happy to see the club give back.

Ferriss added the Malden Firefighters Association “stepped up” and made the Fall Harvest Concert a success.

“We appreciate everything they did,” said Ferriss.

The concert had “a lot of good feedback” this year

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FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03 Municipal Tax Sales Rules

FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03 Municipal Tax Sales Rules

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Municipal Office, 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5.

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Municipal Office, 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5.

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the tenders will be opened and publicly available via video conferencing on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg. The link to the video conference can be found on the Municipality’s web site on the main page ribbon under “LIVESTREAM”, Livestream Link for Public Meetings. https://www.amherstburg. ca/en/index.aspx

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the tenders will be opened and publicly available via video conferencing on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg. The link to the video conference can be found on the Municipality’s web site on the main page ribbon under “LIVESTREAM”, Livestream Link for Public Meetings. https://www.amherstburg. ca/en/index.aspx

Description of Lands: ROLL NO. 37 29 480 000 07200 0000, 7862 HOWARD AVE, PIN 01550-0072 LT, PT N1/2 LT 12 CON 6 ANDERDON AS IN R1197514; SAVE AND EXCEPT AS IN R216660; AMHERSTBURG AMENDED BY LO 2004/02/20, FILE EXAG20-009 Minimum Tender Amount: $19,043.13 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $168,000.00.

Description of Lands: ROLL NO. 37 29 173 000 21700 0000, 9 REYNOLDS CRT, PIN 70562-0093 LT, LT 27 PL 12M365; AMHERSTBURG, FILE EXAG20-002 Minimum Tender Amount: $18,574.02 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $165,000.00

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality (or board).

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit: www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario’s Tax Sale Community Info@Tri-Target.com or if no internet access available, contact: Elke Leblanc, Supervisor of Revenue The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg 271 Sandwich St. South Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 (519) 736-5401 www.amherstburg.ca Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information will be used for the purpose of determining successful tenderer of tax sale. Questions about the collection of this data can be directed to Paula Parker, Clerk at 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5, telephone 519-736-0012 x. 2238

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality (or board).

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit: www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario’s Tax Sale Community Info@Tri-Target.com or if no internet access available, contact: Elke Leblanc, Supervisor of Revenue The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg 271 Sandwich St. South Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 (519) 736-5401 www.amherstburg.ca Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information will be used for the purpose of determining successful tenderer of tax sale. Questions about the collection of this data can be directed to Paula Parker, Clerk at 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5, telephone 519-736-0012 x. 2238

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