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Future of Open Air debated, council awaits report

(LEFT) RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU, (ABOVE) SCREENSHOT (Left) Open Air Weekends was debated at the Oct. 12 council meeting.

Council is awaiting for an administrative report before making a final decision on 2022. This photo was taken one evening in July.

(Above) Those advocating for changes to Open Air Weekends state the streets are not always busy during the event. Photos, including this one, were submitted to town council by Jen DeLuca from the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour.

By Ron Giofu As delegates debated the future of Open Air Weekends, Amherstburg town council will await a staff report before making any further decisions.

Town council heard from those wanting further investment into Open Air as well as those looking to have it altered and made into a one-day event.

With an administrative report due in November, town council has deferred on making a decision until then.

THRIVE Amherstburg board members Renée D’Amore and Kory Renaud spoke to town council about

growing the event and investing an additional $20,500. The group authored a white paper, which is posted to THRIVE Amherstburg’s website, advocating for additional children’s entertainment such as live concerts on Murray St. and the continuation and enhancement of “Play Amherstburg,” non-food vendors on Richmond St. and Dalhousie St. and other events.

“As a business owner, I was in the heart of Open Air,” said D’Amore, who owns Downtown Espresso with husband Remo. “I lived it first-hand and enjoyed it immensely.”

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town voted to start the program two years ago and believed that instead of debating the event’s existence, the discussion should be more on adding to Open Air so that businesses can prepare for spring and summer knowing the event will be happening.

She added the decision made 18 months ago to introduce Open Air Weekends as a way to help businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic was “bold and visionary.’

Renaud noted they employed “tactical urbanism” when staging a pair of “Play Amherstburg” events over the summer. Surveys were also

conducted during those events which showed residents “have a positive view of Open Air.” He acknowledged those surveys could have some bias because people being surveyed already agreed to come to Open Air, so THRIVE Amherstburg decided to conduct an online survey.

THRIVE expected to have about 200 surveys completed, but Renaud added they ended up receiving 901 replies, “way more than a normal results for Amherstburg.”

“The majority of residents definitely want Open Air back,” Renaud told town council members.

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Town council going ahead with Libro Centre trail

By Ron Giofu Amherstburg town council has entered into a transfer payment agreement to accept grant funding for an Alma St. parkette and trail at the Libro Centre, though the latter will cost more than the grant will cover.

Town council gave authorization for administration to enter into a transfer payment agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (ICIP) for funding of up to $463,621 toward the Alma St. Parkette shoreline protections and the park trail network at the Libro Centre which have a capital cost of $463,621 including net HST. The motion called for a capital expenditure not to exceed $200,000 including net HST be approved as a first charge to the 2022 budget for repairs to the Alma Street Parkette and shoreline protection project be funded from the ICIP with that same motion also seeing capital expenditure not to exceed $424,000 including net HST approved as a first charge to the 2022 budget for repairs to the parks trail network at the Libro Centre project be funded from the ICIP. There was a shortfall of approximately $163,000 on the Libro Centre trail project, an amount that was pre-committed into the 2022 budget in order to complete the project. A report from treasurer Justin Rousseau stated “trail estimates proposed in the submitted application did not take into account accessibility or increased cost of materials due to COVID-19. Construction materials and labour rates have increased dramatically due to COVID-19 which is reflected in recent tenders. A compacted granular ‘A’ accessible trail under current pricing, not including boardwalks, will cost the town approximately $424,000 to construct. In order to satisfy the obligations of the grant the Town will need to make clear with the Ministry the 2-km circuit around the Libro will not include any boardwalks or lookouts. This work will be part of a future phase of development.”

Councillor Don McArthur believed the Libro Centre project is important but the report wasn’t all positive.

“The way I read this is it is a good news/bad news report, at least when it comes to the Libro Centre trail,” said McArthur. “I think it is a project that builds out the town’s active transportation network. More people will go to the Libro (Centre) and realize what a jewel it is.”

McArthur questioned whether the town asked for enough money or whether the money the municipality received is enough to do the trail project as envisioned.

Director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon said the two-kilometre pathway can be funded through what was received via the grant but boardwalks and lookouts would have to be funded in

Coats 4 Kids proves to be a success The annual Coats 4 Kids drive was a success this year with over 100 new and gently-used coats donated. It was a combined effort of Amherstburg Community Services, Team Brad Bondy, Cintas and the Unemployed Help Centre with the coats being dropped off to the Team Brad Bondy trailer that was parked at the Amherstburg Community Hub. Coats will start to be distributed in the first week of November and children and adults will be able to try them on this year.

Dates run Nov. 8-13 from 9 a.m.-12 noon and Nov. 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Appointments are not necessary but people can call ACS for details at 519-736-5471.

Volunteer Carol Ball was on hand helping out last Saturday afternoon.

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Town council is moving forward with a two-kilometre trail around the Libro Centre property. The proposed route of the trail is seen here.

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a second phase.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche voiced concern with funding the $163,000 shortfall but Rousseau said there was an Oct. 19 deadline to accept the grant funding.

Meloche took issue with the fact that council was already committing money in the next budget without actually seeing the budget yet and not knowing what other asks will be.

Meloche said there are other projects that have been put off for upwards of eight years “because something else pops up.” A long-time advocate for sidewalks along Middle Side Road, Meloche said projects like that also need funding.

“Those are critical as well,” said Meloche, adding later “there’s always going to be something bigger and better.”

If the grant funding were refused and project not go forward, McArthur believed the town would regret it.

Not using the money the town did get on a trail would be a “lost opportunity,” he added, adding he believed opportunities were lost in the past when the previous council did not put paved shoulders on Creek Road.

“It is such a glaring gap in the active transportation network,” he stated.

The current council doesn’t have a lot to “hang its hat on,” McArthur added, and believed adding the

trail at the Libro Centre would be something the town could be proud of.

Councillor Michael Prue said the town had to accept the funding and move forward with the project.

“If we don’t take action by Oct. 19, we’re not going to see it at all,” said Prue, during last Tuesday night’s council meeting.

Councillor Marc Renaud said the Libro Centre is a “recreational hub” and the trail would be used by many, including families who have other family members playing other sports. Councillor Patricia Simone added “if the government is willing to give us funding, we should jump at every opportunity to take it.”

However, Councillor Peter Courtney wondered if this was the time to move forward with a trail.

“There are a lot of needs in this town and this isn’t a need,” he said.

Interim CAO Tony Haddad suggested future budgets contain a contingency reserve to fund such projects that have shortfalls that need to be covered.

He suggested going forward with the project all at once to preserve economies of scale and ward off future cost increases. Rousseau noted there is such a reserve at this time, but it currently isn’t a viable source of funding since it only has $118,000 in it.

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By Ron Giofu Seasons Retirement Communities in Amherstburg continues to find ways to celebrate its residents and reinforce the importance of their contributions to Seasons.

Seasons Amherstburg held a “Fall Festival” where residents of the retirement community were invited to participate in games and activities.

“We tied it into International Day of Older Persons,” said Seasons Amherstburg general manager Tamasin Dineen.

International Day of Older Persons, also known as Seniors Day, was observed Oct. 1 and Dineen said residents were able to select what they wanted to do. The Seniors’ Day program at Seasons Amherstburg was created for residents by residents, with other choices including small workshops, a talent show, pet therapy or a masquerade ball. Once residents made up their mind on what they wanted to do, the Seasons team came together to make the day come to life.

Residents at Seasons Amherstburg celebrated their Fall Festival with a variety of fall-themed activities, including painting and crafts inspired by the season, pie-baking in the country kitchen, a dedicated photo booth, and outdoor games on the patio such as pumpkin ring toss, fall frisbee toss, pumpkin bowling, and weight guessing for a giant pumpkin.

The festival also included a snack booth with sweet treats such as pumpkin tarts, caramel apple slices, along with a mini farmers market. The evening concluded with a dinner party featuring hearty, comforting fall foods with seasonal ingredients and the freshly-baked pies.

Dineen noted residents also had their choice of enjoying apple cider or a local craft beer.

“It went really well,” she said. “We had a great time.”

Approximately 40 residents participated, she added, and Dineen was pleased with the turnout.

“Older adults are integral to defining the fabric of our community, and we recognize the impact of their past and present contributions here at Seasons,” said Dineen. “(International Day of Older Persons) is a day to celebrate the achievements of our residents and we encourage members of the Amherstburg community to take time out of their day to call their favourite older adults and show their appreciation.”

Seasons Amherstburg points out they followed all COVID-19 protocols to ensure residents and staff were able to enjoy the event safely.

International Day of Older Persons is regularly celebrated at Seasons Amherstburg, she added, and that they are also planning other events as well. They are gearing up for Halloween, Dineen said, with Christmas “coming quickly.”

“It’s always fun to do things for the residents,” said Dineen.

Seasons Amherstburg also has second floor apartments now available, she said. Third floor apartments were unveiled earlier this year and second floor units are now being rented, with one-bedroom units still available. Seniors can call 519-736-7557 for more information.

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Impaired driving still happening, it’s still unacceptable JUST A THOUGHT Ron Giofu

The last couple of police reports have pointed out that the problem that is impaired driving is still very much with us.

A few drivers have been charged with such offenses in recent weeks. A charge is just that – a charge – and doesn’t mean the person has been convicted of anything until it goes through the court

system but the fact a charge has even been laid is disturbing enough.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has been one of the groups that have been educating the public on the dangers of getting behind the wheel in any sort of impaired condition. Whether it be alcohol or drugs, if a person has been consuming anything of that nature, it is simply selfish and wrong to get behind the wheel.

There are many alternatives to getting behind the wheel if a person has been drinking or taking drugs.

A person could spend the night with a friend or at some sort of accommodations. There could be a person

identified among a group of friends as the designated driver. There are taxis and other driving services willing to take people home. Call a friend, parent, loved one, or acquaintance that can get you home if you are in no condition to do so yourself.

Most, if not all, of us have either heard of someone who has been impacted by an impaired driving crash. Innocent people could be killed or injured because someone made the irresponsible decision to try and drive when they were in no condition to do so.

Thankfully, police both locally and in other municipalities are getting some of these folks off of the road.

This has been a subject that has been written about before. However, the importance of it and the fact it is still happening means it needs to be written about again. This is a preventable crime so more work has to be done to ensure it doesn’t keep happening.

The roads can be difficult enough to navigate at times, between people in too big of a hurry to get where they are going to others simply not paying enough attention to the world around them. We don’t need the added danger of people on the road in an impaired state, endangering both themselves and those around them.

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More suggestions for new public high school name Regarding the name for the new high school; it has been decided that the name Amherstburg should not be used, but for any mention of the school outside the town, in Windsor for example, “Amherstburg” would

necessarily have to follow the name.

For the four names proposed none has an obvious connection to the town.

Fort Malden Secondary School comes a lot closer to the mark.

Here’s another suggestion. Presently,

the school is named for a British military general. Why not name the new school after a distinguished Canadian general?

Here are three choices: General Currie, General Crerar, and General

McNaughton. If you’re not familiar with them, check them out at www. warmuseum.ca.

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Some local businesses call for reduction of Open Air to one day Continued from Page 1

However, Jen DeLuca said the current format for Open Air Weekends doesn’t work for all downtown business owners. DeLuca, who owns the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour with husband Justin, said there is no effort to shut down Open Air Weekends, but they and other local businesses want to “fix it for everyone.”

According to DeLuca, the town has invested $5 million into tourism since 2019.

“This is all positive for the town, so thank you,” she said.

However, use of tactical urbanism techniques were something she believed is ideal for larger cities and not smaller communities such as Amherstburg. She added that the town should be showcasing things such as its parks and waterfront “as much as possible” and that activities such as children’s programming could be held in parks such as Toddy Jones Park.

DeLuca said many businesses are already conducive to Open Air, citing the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour’s patio as an example. She told town council many businesses are not afraid to invest and adapt.

DeLuca also shared several photos with town council of empty streets during Open Air, ranging in times throughout the day. She suggested turning

Open Air Weekends into a one-day event and not blocking off the streets later into Sunday evenings.

“People want to access the downtown businesses when they choose, not when they are told,” she said.

It is time for everyone to work together, she added.

“It’s about a common sense solution to the town,” said DeLuca. “Don’t listen to data from other places that don’t represent our unique town. Please listen to the stakeholders who have invested in the downtown.”

In a presentation that she showed as part of last Tuesday night’s meeting, she said reducing Open Air to one day instead of three would “hopefully reduce the long pockets of time where the town is desolate.”

She also asked council to “please stop experimenting with our livelihoods” and stop being persuaded by “self-interest groups with irrelevant and inapplicable data.”

DeLuca also referenced a comment made by Councillor Don McArthur, where McArthur said he has friends in LaSalle whose teenage children won’t go to the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour due to Open Air Amherstburg. However, McArthur said that wasn’t the whole story as while the information about his friends in LaSalle was correct, it also speaks to a “parking perception problem” Amherstburg has

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as those teenagers don’t want to go because they can’t park in the front of the store.

McArthur added that two things can be true at the same time, as he said he “desperately wants to see Open Air continue but it can also have growing pains.” After he asked DeLuca’s reaction to the 901 survey responses, she responded that 50 per cent of the downtown Amherstburg businesses say the current format of Open Air Weekends doesn’t work for them and that everyone should work together to find a solution.

Director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon said the Town of Amherstburg conducted its own survey and that a report will come before council in November.

“There will be a full report on the entire event,” Baillargeon said.

Councillor Michael Prue indicated he was willing to wait until the report, where he wanted to focus on costs, visitation data and rationale of recommendations. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said he wanted the report to focus on more than just costs.

“I want to know what worked and what didn’t work,” said Meloche. “If we decide we want to continue with it, we want to know what we need to fix.”

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Former Duffy’s property to be open to public… by 2023?

Amherstburg town council learned that public access to the former Duffy’s property may not be able to occur until March 2023. A report from director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon outlined the timetables of when government approvals are projected for. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

By Ron Giofu Amherstburg town council received a status update on the King’s Navy Yard Park extension and it wasn’t an update many were looking for.

Despite $300,000 being included in the 2021 budget to get the former Duffy’s property ready for public access, at least half of that has gone into consulting fees and work to complete requirements put forth by upper levels of government.

According to a report from director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon, the town needs approvals from ERCA, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Park (MECP), the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Transport Canada and First Nations.

A schedule of required approvals stretches into March 2023.

The town has been working with Golder Associates on a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment and “a few other environmental management services to support the preparation of a Record of Site Condition (RSC),” Baillargeon stated in her report. She outlined the work Golder has done to date.

“In consultation with Golder Associates, administration has been informed that construction and preliminary work for site cleanup to address the shoreline stabilization, grading, site servicing, retaining walls and walkway construction could be tendered concurrently while working with the Ministry to complete the required approvals for public site access. Other approvals necessary in order to move forward with the first phase of construction include DFO approval for any shoreline work, MNRF, ERCA, Transportation Canada – Navigation Protection Act and MECP,” Baillargeon stated in her report. “It should be noted that ‘public access’ to the site will not be permitted until the Town is granted final approval from the MECP, however, in the interim contractors would be allowed on site to carry out the first phase of construction.

Baillargeon added: “The Town has completed additional groundwater and soil sampling in order to satisfy MECP requirements. Contracting out the first phase of development before final approval is granted by the Ministry does carry some inherent risks, however, after careful dialogue with Golder Associates the Town has been advised it would be permissible to begin work. With this in mind Aleo Consulting Engineers were retained by the Town in September 2021

to prepare construction documents for Phase 1 of the site development including shoreline stabilization and some basic grading and walkway work in order to clean up the site. In its current state the site is not safe or accessible to the public.

In order to proceed with the project in an efficient and responsible manner the first phase of development should focus on shoreline stabilization as outlined in the EA. Baillargeon further stated “administration would like to run the approvals for MECP, the DFO and other required regulatory bodies as outlined in the EA concurrently so that when final approval is granted for public site access from MECP construction work for phase 1 will be complete or well on its way to final completion.”

Councillor Peter Courtney said town council was told fencing would be taken down, the shoreline would be secured, a possible kayak/canoe launch, greenspace and continuance of the pathways from the park would occur this year.

Baillargeon said ministry requirements have to be satisfied before public access can be allowed and consultations are ongoing. The MECP has to be satisfied before public access can occur, she told council.

Improving the shoreline needs to be the first thing done, she said, otherwise “you’re throwing good money after bad.” Baillargeon said the cheapest way of getting there is from the street and the shoreline needs to be stabilized.

“Is this going to be a money pit just to get it up to snuff and get people to walk on it? What’s the forecast moving forward?” asked Courtney. “Do we have any projected costs?”

Courtney later stated it is another “frustrating situation” but noted it did pre-date Baillargeon’s arrival in Amherstburg. He thanked Baillargeon for her efforts but wanted to see a financial forecast before any future commitments of cash.

“The costs could depend on what the ministry requires,” replied Baillargeon. “We don’t really know all of the outstanding costs at this point.”

The town wants to get a tender out to get an idea on shoreline stabilization costs but the province could require other studies be done, she noted.

“We have to satisfy these requirements before we can do anything else. We don’t have any choice in that matter,” she said.

Councillor Michael Prue wondered about First Nations and potential claims to the land and any other undeveloped piece of waterfront land. Baillargeon

said no claims have been made to this point but Prue wondered if that could still occur. The town has satisfied all the conditions outlined in that regard, said Baillargeon, but further discussions could still be had.

“I would absolutely insist that it be done, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but should they say they are making a claim, I would not spend one cent on the shoreline. It would not make sense,” said Prue.

Interim CAO Tony Haddad said if there are claims to be filed, the onus would be on individual organizations to come forward.

Councillor Don McArthur wanted a best case scenario as for when the public could be granted access. Baillargeon said council could determine a “best case,” adding she is going to come back to council with a report on costs to stabilize

the shoreline and for the first phase of development. She added work will continue to obtain ministry approvals and she hopes by the time the 2023 point reaches, there will be trees, grass and public access.

McArthur appreciated the detailed report, noting the public has had many questions. He noted the 2021 budget paper on the matter “and we didn’t talk about needing to get approvals, reports and this and that. We talked about paths, planters, benches, dockside mooring for canoes, kayaks and boats up to 20-horsepower and 16-feet long. That’s what we earmarked $300,000 at a time when we were cutting other things and making hard choices.”

Residents need to know what is going on with the site as well as council, McArthur stated, adding it was the first time council has seen a report that “everything has gone sideways” with the project.

“I try so hard to be positive but this is really a kick in the teeth,” said McArthur.

“I’m happy that we’re reading this (report) because we need to acknowledge what it means but it’s very disheartening to me given what we all invested in this.”

Baillargeon said administration will do everything it can to satisfy ministry requirements but noted they don’t have new projected costs and wanted to work with “a team of engineers to get solid numbers” on costs. Materials such as concrete and steel have seen price increases, she reminded council.

Baillargeon said she hopes to bring her next report to town council before the end of the year.

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Suspect sought in theft of purses from local store The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole three purses from a retailer in the 400 block of Sandwich St. S. Officers were called to Walmart last Thursday evening over a report of three purses being taken by the unknown suspect. The purses were valued at $118.55, police say.

The suspect is described as a white female with red hair, a red and white sweatshirt, black and red yoga pants, blue and pink shoes and leaving the scene in a blue Dodge Journey.

If anyone has information on this incident, they are asked to contact the Amherstburg Detachment at 519-7362252 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477) or www.catchcrooks.com.

Driving under suspension

A 30-year-old Harrow man was issued a pair of Part III summons by police last week after a traffic stop in Malden Centre. According to police, officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area and stopped the vehicle in the area of County Road 20 and County Road 50. It is alleged the accused was driving while under suspension. The traffic stop was made Oct. 8 at 8:12 a.m.

Impaired driving

Officers investigated a stopped vehicle in the area of Alma St. and Sandwich St. and it led to a charges against a 40-year-old Windsor man. While investigating, police say the officers formed reasonable grounds that the accused had consumed alcohol. The man was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and exceeding the blood-alcohol limit. The matter occurred Oct. 12 around 11:30 p.m.

Unnecessary noise

A 16-year-old youth was given a ticket for unnecessary noise after allegedly spinning tires in a parking lot in the 100 block of Sandwich St. S. and damaging another vehicle in the process. According to police, there was an agreement made between the parties to repair the damage with a ticket also being issued.

Accident

One of the drivers in a two-vehicle collision last week was charged by the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment. The crash occurred in the 6000 block of County Road 18 Oct. 14 at approximately 10:54 p.m. There were no injuries, police say. An 18-year-old female from Leamington was charged with making an unsafe lane change.

“Apple Day” held by local Scouts The annual “Apple Day” fundraiser was observed last Saturday with participants with 2nd Amherstburg Scouting selling apples around town. Cale Impens, a local Beaver, was on Richmond St. helping the cause last Saturday.

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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, OCTOBER 23 BOXING CLUB OPEN HOUSE - Amherstburg’s Fighting Island Boxing Club holding open house from 2-4 p.m. at new location within Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St. There will be demonstrations and coaches will be on hand to answer questions.

There will also be treats and giveaways.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 PUBLIC PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION - Held from 7-9 p.m. or 9:30-11:30 p.m. at the Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. $25 per person, only eight spots per time slot. Advance registration only. COVID-19 screening and protocols to be followed as per current regulations. For tickets or info, call 519-736-2511 or e-mail parkhousemuseum@bellnet.ca.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SECRET SANTA BENEFIT DINNER - Presented at Mealtime Express, 421 Sandwich St. S. This year’s program will be take-out only. The public will be able to purchase a ticket with a specific time on it to pick-up their dinner. While you are there, you can purchase a 50/50 ticket and raffle tickets. Pick up times will be every 15 minutes from 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Price is $20 and includes a 3-piece chicken dinner and dessert. Proceeds help local families and their kids for Christmas. For info, call 519-736-4338.

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

ONGOING HALLOWEEN DISPLAYS - View the Halloween displays at the home of Derek & Heather Shank at 437 McLellan Ave. and Ken & Karri-Lynn Grant at 440 McLellan Ave. Displays operational Thursdays from dusk-9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays dusk-10 p.m. and Sundays dusk-9 p.m. through Halloween night. Donations of non-perishable food items and money being collected for the Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission.

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

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

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

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

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Gas leak causes temporary evacuation of downtown Amherstburg building

By Ron Giofu A gas leak caused a street closure and a temporary evacuation of a building in downtown Amherstburg last week.

The Amherstburg Fire Department and the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment were dispatched to a call regarding an odour of gas last Wednesday just after 4 p.m. A section of Dalhousie St. between Murray St. and Richmond St. was blocked off with police also restricting access to the area along Murray St. and Richmond St. Firefighters were going door-to-door checking for a leak and eventually found one in the area of the Salmoni Place condominiums.

“We had Enbridge attend,” said assistant deputy fire chief Ron Meloche. “They found a gas leak outside the building.”

The Amherstburg Fire Department was on scene for approximately three hours, Meloche added, and that Lakeside Gas was originally called out as they are a subcontractor for Enbridge. The latter made the final repairs, he added.

The Salmoni Condominiums were evacuated for a short time, Meloche continued. It was discovered that a gas line feeding the building had developed a leak and the gas was shut off until the repairs were made.

Meloche said there is always an element of danger when dealing with a gas leak so that is why the building was evacuated.

“Our first priority is to evacuate the building,” he said. “We were monitoring the area to see where the (gas) levels are at.”

The gas companies were called in not only to pinpoint where the leak was coming from but to repair it as well.

A gas line feeding the Salmoni Place Condominiums was discovered to have been leaking last Wednesday evening, prompting the building’s evacuation. The Amherstburg Fire Department had Dalhousie St. blocked off as they searched for the source of the leak. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

“Once the gas leak was isolated and the levels came down, (the residents) were allowed back in,” said Meloche.

Meloche estimated the matter was resolved by 7 p.m. that evening. There were no injuries as a result of the gas leak, Meloche added.

Town council hires search firm to help select new CAO

By Ron Giofu The search for a new CAO continues and there is now an interim director of legislative services/clerk in place.

Amherstburg town council emerged from an in-camera meeting last Tuesday night and voted unanimously to hire Boydon Global Executive Search at a cost not to exceed $37,000 plus HST to lead the search for a new chief administrative officer.

“We’re anxious to start the process and we’re looking forward to working with the consultant to find a new CAO as soon as possible,” said DiCarlo.

DiCarlo said he has been involved in a number of high level executive searches and that it is “pretty standard” to engage a consultant to help guide the process.

“This will be a national search,” he said. “Obviously, it’s something council can’t do on its own and this is why the consultant comes into play to address it.”

The goal, the mayor added, is to have a permanent CAO in place within four to six months. He said not only does the town have to find and hire a new CAO, that person might also need time to leave a current job and relocate.

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“All things considered, it’s more than just hiring the person,” said DiCarlo.

In the meantime, DiCarlo said council and its interim CAO Tony Haddad will look to fill the other vacant positions as soon as possible as well. He indicated that due to them also being senior level positions, “it is still going to take some time” to fill those jobs and that positions will be filled on an interim basis until permanent replacements are found.

Valerie Critchley was appointed the interim director of legislative services/clerk, effective Oct. 18.

During her 20-plus year career, Critchley held several roles with the City of Windsor including legal counsel, acting directing of legal services, manager of purchasing & risk management, and executive director of council services/city clerk. Her most recent role as city clerk/licence commissioner and corporate leader for public engagement and human services saw her have responsibility for council services,

communications and customer service, gaming, policy, licensing and bylaw enforcement as well as human resources and employee relations.

“Her experience and credentials are valuable and imperative assets required in continuing to move Amherstburg forward,” DiCarlo stated in a press release issued Monday.

DiCarlo said he is still not in a position to say anything more about former CAO John Miceli and why he and director of planning and legislative services Nicole Rubli and director of corporate services Cheryl Horrobin are no longer with the municipality.

Other high ranking town employees have left for other reasons, most of them attributed to better offers.

Solicitor Susan Hirota left for a position in Kingsville as did clerk Paula Parker while treasurer Justin Rousseau will be leaving for a job in Lakeshore later this month.

Manager of human resources Michelle Rose also left the municipality several weeks ago.

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Children’s book written with anti-bullying message

Local teacher authors new book based on poem she wrote to her own children

By Ron Giofu

By Ron Giofu Mark Robinson has experienced bullying, spoken to children about bullying and has now written a book about it.

Robinson has written “Classroom Bullies,” a new children’s book showing the impact that bullying can have on a person. It is a rhyming storybook that was developed after Robinson went into local schools a number of years ago telling stories and reading to students.

“It was written over ten years ago,” said Robinson. “I started sharing some of my kids’ stories.”

Robinson said he has written ten stories and six novels and when he came up with an anti-bullying story centring on “Benny the Bin” and his trials and tribulations, it caught on.

“The teachers loved it,” he said.

The book is ready for publication and Robinson has worked with his publisher, Friesen Press out of British Columbia.

Robinson believes it is good for students in younger grades up to about ten-yearsold. The characters in the storybook are various classroom items that come to life after everyone leaves including a garbage receptacle – the aforementioned “Benny the Bin” – who gets bullied by other items such as pencils and other materials.

The book was originally written around 2008, Robinson pointed out, but he only started work on actually finishing it up and publishing it during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. He said people are often cyberbullied and with more and more people having to learn and work from

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Local author Mark Robinson holds a copy of his new book “Classroom Bullies.” More information on the book can be found at www.classroombullies.com.

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home, that is where the idea to bring the book back to life came from.

“It’s something that doesn’t go away and it gets worse and worse,” he said of bullying.

Robinson noted that he originally came to Canada from England and had to endure bullying himself at a young age. Because of the accent he had at the time, he experienced bullying until he told his father about it and he put a stop to it.

The biggest message Robinson stated that he wanted to get across was that every person has a talent and things they can accomplish.

“Everyone is good at something,” he said.

Robinson said he wanted to “create something that feels good” and believes he has something that can lead to people starting conversations about the subject.

He also encourages children who are experiencing bullying to tell their parents and teachers.

“It takes a lot of positives to override a negative,” he said.

Robinson stated he is now happy to report that the website www.classroombullies.com is up and running and people can gain more information on his new book from there.

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An Amherstburg parent has written her first children’s book with a few more in the works.

Candace Zimmerman has authored “My Love For You,” a new 24-page children’s book that is now available on Amazon. She wrote it under the name Candace Megan and it was independently published Sept. 26.

“I wrote it years ago for my children,” she said. “It’s a silly, rhyming story about my love for them.”

Zimmerman said it could describe any parent’s love for their children.

“It’s just fun and playful and Amherstburg resident Candace Zimmerman has heartfelt,” she said. “It’s a warm, authored a new children’s book entitled “My Love fuzzy feeling.”

For You.” Zimmerman, a teacher at Stella Maris The book was actually written School, originally wrote it as a poem for her own children but it was developed into a book. simply as a poem six years ago but RTT Photo by Ron Giofu she didn’t publish it at the time, as it was only intended for her own kids.

She said she has always wanted to write but said her focus was initially to pen books for adults.

“My children were my inspiration for this book expressing my love for them,” said Zimmerman. “Writing has always been a passion of mine and I’ve always wanted to publish my work. After hearing my poem I wrote to my children, my boyfriend encouraged me and supported me throughout the process of transforming it into a book.”

It was through her boyfriend that she was connected with illustrator Alexander Lee. Zimmerman credits Lee with bringing out the story visually with his artwork.

“He’s an amazing illustrator,” said Zimmerman. “He’s super, super talented. We’re partners in this book because a book is not a book without beautiful illustrations.”

Book sales have been going well so far, she reported, and there are more books in the works. Her next book will be entitled “Explorasaurus Rex” which will be about “cool things to do and learn.” She plans on working with Lee going forward as well.

“It’s been pretty amazing,” she said of reaction to “My Love For You.” “It’s exactly how we want it.”

Zimmerman said the process of turning her poem into a book took about 18 months.

“I have been a teacher for the past 19 years and I adore children. It’s an amazing feeling to take my passion for writing and love of children and use that love to create children’s books.”

Zimmerman is also planning other books, including one to help children deal with their parents’ divorce, but said she wants to do more “silly” books first.

The book is priced at $12.98 on Amazon. Zimmerman also hopes to get the book into local stores in the future. She added she would like to encourage people with a passion to pursue them as “passion leads you to where you are supposed to be.”

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River Bookshop wins award from Architectural Conservancy of Ontario

By Ron Giofu

The transformation of a building into a bookshop has netted an award for its owners.

The River Bookshop, owned by Richard and Colleen Peddie, won the Peter Stokes Restoration Award as part of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario’s (ACO) Heritage Awards. The bookshop was nominated under the small-scale/ individual/small business category as there are two awards and the other is for larger or corporate projects.

Other nominees included The Loblaw House in Toronto which was converted into a modern residence, the Meadowvale Village Hall for the restoration of the community hall’s belfry and the Sicklesteel/Newkirk Inn & Tavern, which is a historically significant property in Chatham-Kent.

“It was a big surprise to us,” said Richard.

Richard added after reading the other three nominees, they didn’t think they would capture the award.

“We were thrilled to be nominated,” he said. “We were sitting at home last week and Colleen said ‘we won.’”

The Peddies were pleased with the architect and contractor that restored the 1885 structure that they bought in late 2019. After consulting with Meg Reiner at the Marsh Historical Collection, they tried to restore the building to look as it originally did.

“We’ve got nothing but positive feedback for it,” Richard stated. “It shows what a lovely and important building it is for Amherstburg.”

Located at 67 Richmond St. at the corner of Ramsay St., the building has had many uses over the years. The award is affirmation of their efforts to restore it, Richard believed.

“It shows we did it right,” he said. “Our preference was to put a bookshop in a historic building.”

The building has recently received a heritage designation from the Town of Amherstburg.

Another of their nearby properties is the Panetteria bakery, which is operated

by Simon Briggs and Anna Marano. Colleen will operate Evelyn’s Candy House, which will be in the building being built on Richmond St. next to the bookshop.

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The River Bookshop won the Peter Stokes Restoration Award: Small-scale/individual/small business.

Owners Richard and Colleen Peddie are unsure of who their nominator was, but are grateful to receive the award. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

The other tenant will be disclosed in the coming weeks and is described as a concept that is unique to Essex County.

“There’s a lot of projects downtown,” he said, adding many that he and other

investors are doing are mindful of the town’s history.

“What’s being built is unique and will complement the town,” he added, noting 2022 will be a “busy year.”

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Stephen Bastien Stephen Bastien passed away peacefully October 10, 2021 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Pettypiece) for over 45 years. Loving Dad to Michael and Jennifer Bastien.

Father of Brian Gibb. Cherished grandfather of Evelyn Marie.

Predeceased by his parents Russell and Doris (nee Bondy) Bastien. Survived by his siblings Maurice (late Patricia), Sharon and Mary Ellen. He will be dearly missed by nieces Lisa ( Joe) and family, Shontyl (Ken) and family and nephew Todd.

A warm thank you to both Dr. Chand and Dr. O’Callahan, for their care of Stephen. A special thank you to the staff at Richmond Terrace for embracing Stephen into their family.

At the request of Stephen, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. If you so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Share a memory or sign the Book of Condolence at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca

Sylvia Berdine Hurst

Sylvia Hurst, 82 years, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved daughter Sonya by her side on October 15, 2021.

She is now reunited with her daughter Lorrie Ann (survived by husband Perry) Holman and her parents Douglas and Berdine Hurst. Proud grandmother of Sarah ( John) Vaughn, Kelly (Ashawn) Reeves, Jasmine Holman (Nikolas), and great grandma of Kylie, Avery, Aiden, Josh and Laila.

Dear sister of the late Wava Hurst, Rose Hurst, late Gloria “Jean” Hurst, Patricia Moxley (late Michael), Agnes Hurst, Pamela Hurst, Francis (Rose) Hurst, late Ralph (Brenda), late Andy Hurst, late Tom Hurst, Clarence Hurst, late Douglas Hurst. She will also be lovingly remembered by a host of nieces and nephews as well as many other relatives and friends.

Sylvia retired from Chrysler after 25 years of service.

She was born and raised in Amherstburg, and raised her daughters there. She was involved with all of Lorrie and Sonya’s activities and always made sure they had everything they wanted. They had a great life together. She enjoyed travelling, especially by train. She and Sonya loved to shop together and attend fashion shows. Sylvia had a great sense of style. She loved her family, was a well-known and respected member of the Amherstburg community, who was always willing to help anyone who needed her.

She was a Godly Christian woman who attended the Amherstburg Community Church, and was involved in the Amherstburg Community. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Special thanks to family and friends, especially Rose and Carol for your support.

Visitation will take place at the James H. Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S. Amherstburg on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Amherstburg Community Church, 125 Alma St., Amherstburg. DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, SEATING IS LIMITED. PLEASE PHONE 519-736-2134 BEFORE TUESDAY NOON TO RESERVE A SPOT. If you are unable to attend in person, you may watch her service via livestream beginning at 11 am on Wednesday.

You can copy and paste the following link in your browser: http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ ServiceDetail/16931.

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Marilyn Lee (nee Ruston) Hunt Marilyn passed away unexpectedly at Richmond Terrace on October 16, 2021 at the age of 75. Loving wife of 55 years to David. Loving mother of Tim (Diana) Hunt and Tracey Hunt (Dennis). Proud Mimi to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Jim (Lydia) Ruston, the late Joanne Bugler, Elaine Mickle, and sister-in-law of Jim Hunt (Midge) and Michael (Linda) Hunt. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marilyn served the Amherstburg community for many years driving the Golden Age Bus and was well-known for her crocheting, needlepoint, and her love of books and music.

Special thanks to the nurses and PSWs at Richmond Terrace, as well as Dr. Mahzer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Brentwood Recovery Home or the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission would be appreciated.

Visitation will take place at the James H Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg (519-7362134) on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 4-8 p.m.

At her request, she will be cremated and interred with her family at Rose Hill Cemetery.

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John A Mallett

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, John A Mallett, on October 16, 2021, at the young age of 98. He is now reunited with the love of his life Georgina Mallett (Deslippe, 2001). Beloved father of Shelley Elsliger, Dorie Deslippe (Vince Calamita), Mindee Minos ( John), and John Mallett Jr. His beloved grandchildren Lynn Gignac, Christian Elsliger, Chelsea Elsliger ( Jaxson Brown), Mackenzie Minos (Shane White), Joshua Minos (Courtney Campagna), and Caleb Minos who adored their Pippi.

John is predeceased by his parents George (1947) and Isabel (Auld, 1963) and his sister Patricia Gunn (2015) (Red, 2009). He was the son-in-law of Blanche Deslippe (1968) and Norman Deslippe (1971). Survived by sisterin law Dolly Deslippe (Garnet, 2015) and June Bolton ( Julien Deslippe, 2014). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. John was a great friend to Francis and Sammy Minos. He developed numerous friendships throughout the decades.

John was a proud Canadian Veteran who served in WW2 with the RCR First Regiment. John’s working career also included Calverts as an Excise Officer then transferred to the Tunnel as a Customs Officer, where he retired after 30 years of service. Almost immediately upon retirement, he joined the Windsor-Essex County District School Board as a Custodian for 10 years.

A heart felt thank you to Seasons Amherstburg, where John resided for the last eight years while maintaining his independence and dignity. Special thanks to Dr. Henry Fortuna, Erie Shores Healthcare, and the many other service care providers for the exceptional care given over the years.

In lieu of flowers, John would appreciate the support to his local Legion branch 157.

Visiting will take place at the James H Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 followed by cremation..

The livestream will be available, as well as the opportunity to share condolences and memories at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca

Timothy H. Quinn November 18, 1940 - October 7, 2021

Tim died peacefully at home with his wife Betty (Fryer) and his sons, Tim and Kevin by his side, in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, T.J., Lauren, and Christian. Also his remaining siblings, Susan (Hans), Nancy (Murray), Terry (Winnie), Faunie (Rick), Vicki (Don), Mary, Michael (Karen), Sean (Sherry), Keith (Sandra) and Jack (Kris), his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and long time friends.

Tim had a thing for old cars and lots of great stories. He was also a Vietnam Veteran. Great brother and friend, he will certainly be missed.

Flora “Flo” Scoulfield (nee Kelso) Clark June 21, 1931 - October 3, 2021

Flora Clark was born June 21, 1931 in Windsor, Ontario, died October 3, 2021 of respiratory failure unrelated to COVID at Erie Shores Health Centre in Leamington, Ontario.

Flo will be missed by her adult children, the late Elizabeth Ann, Mary Margaret, Robert Alexander (Andrea), and George Albert. She will always be remembered by her younger sister, Mary, her many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and thoughtful friends.

Flo was married for seventy years to her teenaged sweetheart, the late Robert Alexander Clark (2019) and during their working life together, she supported him with administrative assistance in their very successful business, R.A. Clark Construction.

She was a fun-loving person and will be remembered fondly for her sense of humour, which lasted even until her final days on this earth. For the past four years, she enjoyed the company of friends, relatives, residents and staff at Southgate Village Retirement Home in Kingsville, Ontario.

Many memories of her youth were made at Point Pelee National Park where her parents owned a cottage before the park was federalized. Her exposure to Point Pelee as a young person sparked her lifelong interest in nature as well as a great respect for it. As a young mother of four very small children, she camped across Canada with her family more than once and was especially delighted to put at least one foot into the Pacific Ocean in B.C.. In middle age, she helped her husband build a cottage in the remote woods of Northern Ontario and came home with a few harrowing stories about black bears.

Before severe osteoarthritis affected her mobility, Flo enjoyed a reputation as an excellent seamstress. After taking the Stretch-and-Sew course offered in Windsor, she was able to expand her sewing skills and made bathing suits, lingerie, and other delicate creations. She then taught her skills to those of her children who expressed an interest.

In spite of the mobility challenges and constant pain posed by arthritis, Flo’s interests and her curiosity about the world never waned. She continued to participate in programs and events offered at Southgate and was an enthusiastic picnic partner, weather permitting.

She will continue to live on in our hearts and minds.

Good-bye, Mom, good-bye Flo, and may God bless you.

A graveside mini-funeral will be held at Victoria Memorial Garden on HWY 3 in Windsor on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 11:00 am. This will be followed by an invitation-only indoor seated lunch. Vaccine passports will be required.

Charitable donations to the Arthritis Society or Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Kingsville).

Online condolences may be shared at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

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Boxing club debuts at new home this Saturday

By Ron Giofu

Windsor TFC, which the Amherstburg Soccer Club is affiliated with, held a showcase tournament for the 2005 age group at the Libro Centre over the weekend. Coaches included (from left): Victor Satei, Zibby Piatkiewicz, Anthony Capotosto, Valter Cosenza, Dwayne DeRosario, Shane Topalovic, Tom Ventura. Other teams included Toronto FC and DeRo FC academies. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Showcase tournament features three programs and Canadian soccer legend

By Ron Giofu

A showcase soccer tournament featured games at the Libro Centre over the weekend, with a Canadian soccer legend being involved.

Dwayne De Rosario, or “DeRo,” brought members of his soccer academy to Amherstburg. He joined the Toronto Football Academy and the Windsor TFC academy in the showcase event for players born in 2005. The Amherstburg Soccer Club is affiliated with Windsor TFC, which in turn is affiliated with Toronto TFC. “Windsor TFC did a great job hosting my academy,” said Rosario.

Among De Rosario's stops as a player were six teams in Major League Soccer (MLS) including Toronto FC. He retired in 2014 and now is trying to pass along his knowledge as a coach through his DeRo academy.

“I think soccer is in a good place in Canada,” he

said. “We have passionate soccer people behind the scenes helping to grow the game. It's good for the game and it's good for the kids.”

This was his first time in this area, De Rosario recalled, and he was impressed.

“This is a beautiful, nice facility,” he said.

Anthony Capotosto, who coached against De Rosario with a Toronto FC, said he was also happy with the weekend.

“I think Windsor TFC did a great job organizing this event,” he said, adding the three programs combining proved to be a competitive showcase tournament for the players.

The showcase tournament went well, Capotosto stated, and he added it is something to build on in future years.

“We're very grateful and thankful Windsor TFC stepped up and organized this event,” said Capotosto.

Amherstburg’s Fighting Island Boxing Club is welcoming the public to their new home this Saturday afternoon.

The boxing club is now located within the Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St. and occupies one half of the former gymnasium at what was once St. Bernard School. Owner/coach Joe LeBlanc said the new space is almost twice the size of their former location, which was in the former Scout Hall at the corner of Victoria St. S. and Simcoe St. “It’s a completely different configuration,” he said, noting the old site was long and thin while the new venue is more of a square shape.

The open house this Saturday runs from 2-4 p.m.

LeBlanc said he and other coaches will be on hand answering questions and talking to the public.

There will be sparring demonstrations and people can try their hands at hitting the heavy bag during the two-hour open house.

“We’ll be doing lots of stuff in the ring,” he said.

The club now has a larger, Olympic-sized ring as compared to the old location, which was much smaller.

LeBlanc said the boxing club has been in Amherstburg for approximately 13 years and there was a lot of work to move from one site to the next.

“It was a long journey and I’m glad it’s over,” he said of packing up the old place and setting up the new one. “I’m excited we are open.”

The Fighting Island Boxing Club has to rebuild its membership, he added, as some fighters dropped out due to the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

LeBlanc said he was thankful to the Town of Amherstburg as well as the Amherstburg Community Foundation, the latter of which granted the funding for the new ring.

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Amherstburg’s Max Jones moves the puck ahead of Mooretown’s Blake Howard during Sunday night’s game. RTT Photo by Fred Groves

Lack of goal scoring haunting Admirals

By Fred Groves Offensive woes continue for the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals.

Sunday night at the Libro Centre, the host Admirals saw their Provincial Junior Hockey League record dip to 1-3-1 following a 4-1 loss to the Mooretown Flags who picked up their fourth win in as many starts in the West Conference’s Stobbs Division.

In five games thus far, the Admirals have scored just five goals and failed to hit the scoreboard twice.

“We have a young team and confidence is an issue right now,” said Amherstburg assistant coach Eric Shaw.

“It’s intimidating, and until they see the puck go in the back of the net, it’s going to be tough for some of them.”

The Flags jumped into a quick 1-0 lead less than two minutes into the game when Nolan Farr connected but the score was tied at a goal apiece as Amherstburg captain Reid Steiler scored with helpers from brothers Mitchell and Connor Demelo.

Unquestionably the first period was the best 20 minutes of hockey the Admirals have played thus far. Defenceman Cole Welsh was a dominant factor in his own end and the hosts were forechecking and matching the Flags’ physical style of play.

“I thought we came out with a hot start and we looked pretty good. In the

second we came out flat-footed and they jumped on us and we could not recover,” noted Shaw.

Mooretown made it 2-1 on Ethan Kerby’s goal and the visitors outshot their opponents by a whopping 15-4 margin.

In the first meeting this season for the two teams, Amherstburg was looking for a little payback as it was the Flags who eliminated them in the playoffs in 2019-20.

“We know they are a good team. They are big and strong, and we knew it was going to be a bit of a wake-up call,” said Shaw.

The third period saw the Admirals struggling and Farr got his second of the night for the winners before Brodie Conlon slipped one into the empty net.

Asked what his charges have to do to score, Shaw admits it might take some time.

“We have to go out, keep it simple and keep getting pucks to the net.”

Shots on goal Sunday night saw the visitors dominate in that department, 37-20.

Amherstburg is on the road Wednesday night when they travel to Wheatley to take on the host Sharks. The last time the two teams met, in the Admirals home opener, they battled to a 1-1 draw.

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Admirals’ centre Andrew Clark wins a draw against Flags’ Logan Gardner. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

SLAPSHOTS — Continual issues with the sound system at the local rink…Amherstburg goalie Nicholas Bolton continues to be an ironman as he has played all 305 minutes between the pipes and has a .910 save percent average…Still on the shelf with injuries are Liam Kiewtz, Kolton Couvillon and defenceman Ryan Sterling who was replaced on the blueline by Keygan Renaud.

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Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club arranges for funding to complete camp purchase

The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club will get to purchase the Texas Road campsite later this month thanks to a $250,000 loan from a social investor. Club president Kathi Poupard and vice president Cathy Robertson state the investor wants to remain anonymous but they have given the club five years to pay the loan back. RTT File Photo

“People are still need to help support us,” said Robertson.

The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club plans on refurbishing the camp and hopes to eventually either update or replace the buildings on the site. The camp closed in March 2020 and the club hasn’t been able to get in there yet and won’t until the deal closes later this month. A landscape architect was retained to help develop plans for the future and further details will be released in early November.

“We’re just in the planning stages now,” said Robertson.

Poupard said people who were apprehensive about donating because they feared the project was a risk can now be assured it will be going ahead. More fundraisers are being planned and Poupard and Robertson urged people to monitor their website and Facebook page for updates.

“It’s going to be a feather in Amherstburg’s cap,” Robertson said of the camp.

“We’re excited. We see what is possible. We’re just so grateful to the community for all the support we’ve received.”

Robertson said donations can be of any size and they are all appreciated.

“Our kids are our future,” said Robertson. “We have to set them up and support them.”

Poupard admitted they were too determined to quit and fought through the tough days.

“It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster but we’re now on top, that’s for sure,” said Poupard.

By Ron Giofu The campground formerly known as Camp Bryerswood will soon be under the ownership of a local club of a similar name.

The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club will purchase the campground from the Girl Guides of Canada after the club received a loan from a “social investor” in the amount of $250,000.

The club has raised $247,000 of their $500,000 goal so far but with the deadline to purchase the property at the end of this month, the social investor stepped up and helped make the club’s dream come true.

“We’ve been doing a lot of campaigning and contacting people,” said BYC Optimist Club vice president Cathy Robertson.

Robertson said the social investor was in discussions to be a “Founders Club” member for a donation of $5,000 but decided to do more.

“This person came back and said ‘let me see your business plan’,” said Robertson.

That plan and other documentation were forwarded to the individual who said he would loan the club $250,000 over a five-year period so that the purchase could be finalized. That news came in August, however, loan agreements and legal documents were only recently signed and finalized.

The actual purchase price is $430,000, but Robertson and club president Kathi Poupard stated they wanted to ensure all other fees and costs were covered as well.

“As far as we know, he’s the first social investor in Windsor-Essex County,” said Robertson. “Essentially, he’s bought us five years. He’s given us five years to pay back the loan.”

Robertson said they were asked to raise a lot of money in a ten-month span to purchase the camp and the club is very thankful to the social investor for believing in them and giving them the loan. Poupard said that was tough in the best of times, and even harder when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

“There’s no words to describe how we feel. If there are angels, we found one,” said Robertson.

“We are so grateful for this person,” added Poupard. “It’s like lightning struck and we all won the lottery.”

The social investor wishes to remain anonymous, they state.

Numerous groups and organizations have approached the BYC Optimist Club hoping to use the Texas Road campground for their functions.

“If we weren’t there, I don’t know where these groups would be going,” said Robertson.

Robertson and Poupard emphasized the money from the social investor is a loan and that fundraisers will have to continue.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1990, C.O.18, AND THE MATTER OF LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 65 – 67 Richmond Street The Town of Amherstburg Province of Ontario NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg intends to designate the property including the lands and building at the following municipal address as property of historical and architectural value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c.0.18 65 – 67 Richmond Street PT LT 13 W/S RAMSAY ST PL 1 AMHERSTBURG AS IN R1296175; AMHERSTBURG Amherstburg, Ontario REASON FOR DESIGNATION: Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 65-67 Richmond Street, built 1885, is representative of smaller-scale, wood-frame commercial-type buildings which were constructed at the time, and which historically contributed to Amherstburg’s commercial core.

The property is valued for contributing to Amherstburg’s historic commercial activity, and particularly recalls Amherstburg’s status, and its downtown as a thriving commercial centre in the late 19th century; it was built, and operated as a drug store 1885 – 1927.

The property is significant for its association with druggist, Charles M. S. Thomas (18551927), who commissioned the building. He was a fixture in the town’s retail sphere and well-known for his service on town council, the school board, civic committees, fraternal and community organizations. He is also remembered for publishing a small newspaper from the building – the Independent – which existed 1883 to c. 1886, advocating temperance, worker’s rights and other issues.

The site has contextual value in helping to define, maintain and support the historical commercial character of the area; it is integral to reinforcing the historic high street status of Richmond Street. The building is physically, functionally, visually and historically linked to its surroundings being compatible in form, scale, age and use with the other properties in the area.

ANY PERSON may, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice, send by registered mail or deliver to the Clerk of the Town of Amherstburg notice of their objection to the proposed designation together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. If such a notice of objection is received, The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg shall consider the objection and make a decision whether or not to withdraw the notice of intention to designate the property within 90 days after the end of the 30-day period. Further information respecting this notice of intention to designate the property is available from the Town of Amherstburg.

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