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Dog park possible for Ranta Park?

The Town of Amherstburg’s parks and recreation committee recently saw a concept plan for a possible dog park at Ranta Park, as well as fishing platforms, a kayak/canoe launch, wildlife habitat areas and more. Director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts helped create the plan but emphasized it is merely a concept at this point as it still has to be vetted at the administrative level, come to council and also to the public if the plans ever were to become a reality. Submitted image By Ron Giofu Will Ranta Park soon be going to the dogs? While things are far from being finalized, the town’s parks and recreation committee has viewed a potential plan from the park that includes a dog park – including dog runs and areas for small and large dogs – and such other facets as a launching site for canoes and kayaks as well as fishing platforms for adults and children. Also part of the proposal were wetland restoration areas and turtle and fish “habitat cells.” The parks and recreation committee saw the concept at its recent meeting and Councillor Don McArthur shared it via his website and on social media looking

for feedback. He is supportive of the idea, though the plans are not etched in stone and still have to go to the community and the entire council. “It would really allow the town to check oﬀ a lot of boxes,” said McArthur, of the proposal. Noting all of the amenities the concept plan has, McArthur noted the dog park has been something that residents have been wanting for a while. “We’ve been talking about it for a while,” he said. McArthur noted that the committee tasked administration to create plans for area parks and was presented this concept for Ranta Park. “It’s just a cool place,” McArthur believed. “It makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons.”

Knowing there will be concerns and criticism for potentially putting a dog park at a more rural park, McArthur said it was explained to the committee by administration that a dog park in a more urban park is not ideal due to noise from dogs barking becoming a nuisance for nearby residents. There was money left in a bequest for the purpose of using it for Ranta Park, said McArthur. That could help pay for all or some of the work that might be done at the park, though he noted it would still need to come to council for consideration and inclusion in a future budget process.

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Local resident wraps up raffle for grandson

By RTT Staff An Amherstburg resident took it upon herself to hold a raﬄe for her grandson with several disabilities. “On June 1, I started a fundraiser for one of my seven grandchildren, Mr. Judah,” explained Joan Fryer, in reference to her daughter Corrie and son-in-law Jason’s son Judah Pastorius. “He is ten-years-old, went to the John McGivney School in Windsor and graduated to St. Paul’s. He now goes to the same school as his seven-yearold sister Elisha.” Fryer said Judah is in a wheelchair and requires a feeding tube to get him the nutrients he needs. He was born weighing only one pound, 12 ounces and lives with disabilities and has also had numerous surgeries in his young life. She said they are done for now in terms of fundraising but notes what has been col-

Amherstburg resident Cindy LaBrecque (left) accepts a lamp raffled off by Joan Fryer (right). Fryer conducted the raffle as a way to raise funds for her grandson Judah Pastorius, who is in a wheelchair with several disabilities and medical conditions. The proceeds from the raffle, about $500, will go towards his monthly food expenses as he needs special food given to him by a feeding tube.

lected so far really helps the family. “It costs $6,000 per year to feed him,” said Fryer. “Thanks to donors, we got $500. This pays for one month. Anyone who gave to this cause, I thank you all. You know who you are and so do I.” Fryer said a Tiﬀany lamp was donated by Re-Lighting in Amherstburg by Matt Esposito. Amherstburg resident Cindy LaBrecque

won the raffle for the lamp. Fryer noted that LaBrecque lives down the street from her and accepted her prize with a smile. Pet Valu in Amherstburg and owner Deborah Gonda donated a mug and a small stuffed animal, Fryer added, and she raffled them off as well, adding she sold about 15 tickets. “Amherstburg gives again!” said Fryer.

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“Believe in Amherstburg” initiative paying dividends for local non-profit organizations By Ron Giofu

The dividends from the Amherstburg Community Foundation's last round of fundraising are now being realized. The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission is enjoying its heating and cooling unit thanks to the recent “Believe in Amherstburg” initiative. The mission received nearly $13,000 under the Amherstburg Community Foundation’s (ACF) project and that funded the new unit, which was installed Aug. 3. Mission president Tim McAllister said the ACF is “a great idea” and believed “they have already made a noticeable difference in our town” since it was relaunched under the direction of president Richard Peddie and a new board of directors. “Non-profits are working hard in this town and having support from this foundation can be a major relief on these groups,” said McAllister. McAllister said the original furnace was actually purchased used when the current mission building at 298 Victoria St. S. was constructed roughly 20 years ago. He estimated it may have been anywhere from 25 to 30-years-old. McAllister said the mission board worried about the financial challenges it faced to update the system but the ACF “heard our call” and met their need. “We were dreaming about (replacing the unit) but the money wasn’t there,” McAllister explained, adding thanks to the foundation “that dream came true.” “We were excited,” McAllister continued. “(The unit) is working quite beautifully and we are very happy with it. We have noticed a major difference.” The new unit is expected to have a positive impact on the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission’s utility

bills, McAllister stated. “This is another example of people helping people in our community. Our community is special in that we continue to come together, we step up when needed, and we go above and beyond to help others,” he said. McAllister said donations are still welcome as the mission relies on the community to help feed those in need of food and fellowship. He said they served about 15,000 hot meals last year in addition to the clothing, food bank and baby food programs the mission offers. He reminds everyone they are a 100 per cent volunteer-run organization. “That means it’s right from the heart,” he said. Peddie said they originally capped the “Believe in Amherstburg” grant requests at $7,500 but his board agreed to exceed that total so that the mission could complete its work. He noted they received an anonymous donation specifically earmarked for the mission’s project. “Tim put in a great applications,” said Peddie. “It had a lot of support.” ACF treasurer Dave Beneteau worked with McAllister, Peddie added, and they ensured the project could be completed. Peddie stated he doesn’t even know who the anonymous donor is. Peddie said 11 local non-profit organizations shared about $63,000 this year and the ACF is planning another round next year with the hope of collecting more donations. Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) also benefitted. Their new $5,500 dishwasher has now been purchased and will used in the commercial kitchen they have for Meals on Wheels inside their new home at the Amherstburg Community Hub. ACS executive director Kathy

Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission president Tim McAllister and Amherstburg Community Foundation president Richard Peddie stand beside the new heating and cooling unit the mission had installed Aug. 3. The mission received nearly $13,000 under the ACF’s “Believe in Amherstburg” initiative. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

DiBartolomeo stated their outgoing dishwasher was at least 20 years old. The new dishwasher is larger and more energy eﬃcient. “It's been through three moves,” DiBartolomeo said of the old dishwasher. “I don't think it would have survived another move.” DiBartolomeo said they are appreciative of the grant from the ACF, adding they are used to having to appeal to the federal or provincial governments for funding. “It's nice to have organizations that know the needs of the community,” she said. ACF vice president Chris Gibb got a tour of ACS' new oﬃces and the new kitchen. He said the idea behind the “Believe in Amherstburg” initiative was to “add top spin” to existing groups and assist them in what they

are doing. Gibb said the ACF looked at “how do we make these great community groups more eﬀective?” Gibb added that rather that reinvent the wheel, the money went to the existing community groups who are already doing work to service the community. “We had a group of community builders that all put in funds,” he said. For more information on the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, visit www.aburgmission.ca. For more information on Amherstburg Community Services, visit www.amherstburg-cs.com. For more information on the Amherstburg Community Foundation or to complete its current survey, visit www.amherstburgfoundation. org.

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Spelling on sign entering town becomes “centre” of attention

Has anyone noticed the new visitor information sign on Sandwich Street? Whilst sitting on my porch a few evenings ago, I overheard a couple of my neighbours discussing some signage which had recently been erected on Sandwich at the riverfront. Not having traveled in that direction recently, I decided to cycle to the facility being discussed in order to see for myself and to confirm that my ears were not deceiving me. Specifically, the sign in question is the one welcoming visitors to our historic town at the visitor information facility. From the southerly direction, I was glad to see that the spelling error my fellow residents had been discussing was not present. Aside from the early morning exercise it provided, it appeared that my ride had been in vain. Since my visit was so early in the day, the facility was not yet open or staffed. Never having seen the structure from any nearer than the roadway at 50 km/h, I thought I’d have a gander. It’s a wonderful facility with a well-kept garden area with all of the flora identified by placards; very nice touch. After a cursory look the glass entrance door at the clean and tidy operation, I mounted my bicycle for the ride home which now afforded a view of the north facing side of the signage and there it was: “Welcome

Historic Amherstburg Visitor Information Center” I’m not sure who (or how many) reviewed the draft/proof for this sign before it was approved and the purchase order was awarded to the sign maker but there was a glaring detail missed. The last time I checked, we Canadians spell it “centre.” I acknowledge and understand that by living in such close proximity to our American brethren, by some sort of cultural diffusion, we inherit some of traits and customs (sometimes to our benefit, other times not). Let’s make an effort to hold on to and display as many of the things that allow us to stand apart. —WIlliam Beale Amherstburg

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Staff and volunteers with Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) were busy Saturday morning moving kitchen goods and other supplies to their new home at the Amherstburg Community Hub. ACS hopes to be all under one roof by Oct. 1. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

Jacob Greason and Karson Desjardins were two of the young volunteers helping to bring loads of supplies into the Amherstburg Community Hub. Amherstburg Community Services has started to migrate from their building on Victoria St. S. to the hub

ACS finally starts its move to the Amherstburg Community Hub By Ron Giofu It’s been a process months in the making but Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) is ﬁnally moving to its new home. Work began last Saturday in moving ACS from its current building at 179 Victoria St. S. to its new location in the Amherstburg Community Hub, around the corner at 320 Richmond St. Staﬀ and volunteers with ACS were busy moving kitchen items through the doors on the west side of the former St. Bernard

School building. Kathy DiBartolomeo, executive director with ACS, was hopeful the Meals on Wheels kitchen would be functional and allow ACS to operate out of there either later this week or the ﬁrst part of next week. Some materials from the remainder of the Victoria St. location, the former Amherstburg Cultural and Recreation Centre, were also brought over but the rest of the materials will be brought over to the community hub shortly. “Administration will be brought over shortly,” said DiBartolomeo.

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Clinic, The House Youth Centre, the Verdi Club and Amherstburg’s Fighting Island Boxing Club. Other tenants are expected to be announced at some point in the future, though a date is not yet known. DiBartolomeo said they have been in their current location since April 2012, and she remarked the eight years have gone by quickly. It was the first location ACS had that allowed them to house the office staff and the kitchen staff all under one roof, something that will continue after the move to the hub.

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Canada-U.S. border closure taking “steep human toll,” says Essex MP By Ron Giofu The continued closure of the border between Canada and the United States is taking a “steep human toll” on residents of the area and the Member of Parliament for Essex is calling for the federal government to “take a compassionate approach and resolve this situation.” Essex MP Chris Lewis issued a statement last Friday morning calling for action on the situation. “The closure of the Canada-U.S. border is taking a steep human toll. As a result of Conservative efforts, the government agreed in June to allow reunifications of immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, following strict public health guidelines,” Lewis stated. “We know, however, that hardship remains for many families separated by the Canada-U.S. border. The Trudeau government continues to mismanage the situation when it comes to crossing the border and this makes lives of many Canadians difficult. The Trudeau government must take a compassionate approach and resolve this situation, including addressing the discrepancies between what the Minister of Public Safety is saying publicly and how the current guidelines are being interpreted at the border.” The Conservative MP clarified that his party continues to “support limiting travel between Canada and the U.S. until the COVID-19 outbreak is under control in both countries.” Lewis added that while “ensuring the health and safety of Canadians, the government must, however, take a compassionate approach to resolve situations where loved ones remain separated. Our interconnectedness with our American neighbors has long been held as a shining example to the world.

For my constituents these ties run deep. The toll, especially on Canadians living in border cities, has been steep.” “It is time to acknowledge the human toll and to ensure that compassion wins the day. Commerce is essential, but so is being present to our loved ones,” Lewis added. The statement came on the same day as federal Minister of Public Safety Bill Blair tweeted that “(o)ur government is extending the existing restrictions on international travel to Canada by one month - until September 30, 2020 - to limit the introduction and spread of COVID-19 in our communities.” In a follow-up tweet, Blair stated “Canadian citizens and permanent residents returning to Canada will continue to be subject to strict quarantine measures.” Blair referred people to the public safety page of the Government of Canada’s website, which states: “To limit the spread of COVID-19, travellers entering Canada must follow the rules set out by the emergency orders under the Quarantine Act. No one should travel when sick. Commercial airline restrictions may also prevent you from boarding your plane if you're sick. However, Canadians, persons with status under the Indian Act and permanent residents who have COVID-19 symptoms are allowed to return to Canada. When entering Canada, you'll be asked if you have a cough, fever or diﬃculty breathing; required to acknowledge that you must quarantine for 14 days if you don't have symptoms or isolate for 14 days if you have symptoms; asked if you have a suitable place to isolate or quarantine, where you'll have access to basic necessities, including water, food, medication and heat during the winter months, (where) you won't have contact with people who

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Town council voices concerns over amenities at public high school

Plans for a new public high school in Amherstburg were unveiled in January. The issue came up at a special meeting of council where Councillor Don McArthur questioned what the status was, particularly whether the new school would have a third gymnasium, additional PASS classrooms and an auto shop as all of those could be cut out depending on whether the Greater Essex County District School Board can afford to pay for them in the funding they’ve been allotted.

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board was asking for but also wanted more information on the new school. “Really, my question is have we received any correspondence from the school board about Amherstburg’s new high school? I think our emphasis really has to be on Amherstburg kids to make sure they are getting suﬃcient funding,” said McArthur. “My concerns on that still haven’t been addresses or assuaged.” McArthur pointed out both he and Councillor Patricia Simone discussed the matter with Ministry of Education oﬃcials during the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) virtual conference and they were told the public board was given approval last April to go to tender with a budget of $29 million. “What’s unclear to me if their PASS (Public Alternative Secondary School) classrooms are included in that, if their (third) gymnasium is included in that and whether the auto shop

The Greater Essex County District School Board’s request for support for funding turned into a discussion over what amenities the new public high school should have. GECDSB chair Ron LeClair, who is also the trustee for Amherstburg and LaSalle, penned a letter to Mayor Aldo DiCarlo requesting that council support the board’s request to have the Ontario government provide more funding so boards can further enhance safety measures for students and staff’s return to school. “Our primary goal is to minimize risks and increase safety for everyone while continuing to provide the service and success that our families demand and our students deserve. However, our Board of Trustees is adamant that the model conceived and decreed by the Ontario Ministry of Education is unsafe for students and staff. Their guidelines require a full, 5 day per week schedule for elementary students (Grades K-8),” BIRTHDAY LeClair stated in his letter. “Physical distancing is th an essential measure to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and under this design and with current level of funding provided, it will be impossible to ensure that students and staff can maintain the September 7th appropriate, safe spacing. Many elementary classes will have more than 15 students plus at least one adult in the room. A class size of no more than 15 students would be much more reasonable and provide an acceptable level of safety. But to do that, we require more financial support.” While council agreed to have DiCarlo send a letter in support, the discussion turned to the new high school. Councillor Don McArthur was unclear how much the public Love from all your family.

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is included in that,” said McArthur. “Have we had any correspondence from the school board on this? Before we go demanding money for all of Essex County, we should make sure we’re getting enough money for Amherstburg kids.” CAO John Miceli said while he appreciated McArthur’s statements, he pointed out the public board is making a request for operational funding while McArthur was focused on capital funding. “I understood this letter to be based on what is happening starting Sept. 8 that the school board was looking for more money for their day-to-day operations,” said the CAO. “As far as the capital expenditure for the new school, I did contact the director of education (Erin Kelly) and the $29 million number that you and Councillor Simone were advised of includes the land cost and the construction cost.” Miceli said he is not sure when the tender is closing but there are a number of options for how the school is built and what components can be aﬀorded. “They have an ‘a la carte’ sort of thing and we won’t know that until the actual tender closes on what dollars they actually have to fund the ‘a la carte’ additions they are proposing,” he said. McArthur noted when the board held a public meeting at General Amherst High School, “those things weren’t on the side. They were part in parcel.” DiCarlo said the public board has presented everything to the province and “until we get to the next step and receive some results on what tender costs would be, that’s when we would be in a better position, if it’s not completely funded, to then look at more funding to make sure all the amenities that we are looking for are in there. It is quite possible that the funding could cover the costs of everything submitted then I guess we wouldn’t have any issues.”

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Discussion of the issue spilled over into the discussion into the town not getting their Great Spaces, Great Places grant funding approved. McArthur questioned the future of the S. Ralph McCurdy Track and Field Complex and Miceli said the removal of the track has been in the purchase and sale agreement from Day 1. McArthur called the track one of the most important pieces of recreational features the town has despite its “sorry” shape. “People are always using the track and it’s centrally located,” he said. “The public school say they don’t have enough money to build a track. They know their ﬁnances better than us. There’s a track at Sandwich, there’s a track at Leamington, there’s a track at Tecumseh Vista. There’s tracks all over the place. I don’t know why Amherstburg kids don’t get a track.” Thanks to a motion from McArthur, the town will approach the public board about partnering with them to build a track on the northwest corner of the property and that the town will work with the board to identify funding opportunities including corporate sponsorships and community fundraising. “Fundraising helped build that track in the ﬁrst place and that’s what might be needed to replace it,” he said. “I think it’s a vital piece of infrastructure and I think we need a vehicle now as a town to replace it.” Councillor Marc Renaud said shared services need to be looked at in case the town can share costs with another municipality. Councillor Michael Prue suggested organizations like the Amherstburg Community Foundation could assist with recreational projects. “The stormwater management plan is in place. Everything is in place for a track except for the money. I think there really is an opportunity for a partnership there and I want us to pursue it as zealously and diligently as possible there,” McArthur added.

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Motorists asked to avoid Alma Street By Ron Giofu

The Town of Amherstburg has advised that trafďŹ c restrictions, even possible temporary closures, of Alma St. between Fryer St. and Meloche Road are possible through October. Construction crews are putting in the new paved shoulders along that stretch of Alma St., something that had been approved by town council earlier this year. Submitted image

The Town of Amherstburg is advising there could be traďŹ&#x192;c obstructions and possible road closures along Alma St. as construction work on paved shoulders is underway for a portion of it. According to a press release issued by the town last Friday morning, â&#x20AC;&#x153;traďŹ&#x192;c along Alma Street will be restricted between Fryer St. and Meloche Road, commencing this Monday (Aug. 31), to facilitate the installation of paved shoulders.â&#x20AC;? The town states this closure is expected to last until October. Temporary road closures may occur over the course of construction, the town also cautions. Drivers are asked to seek an alternate route, where possible, to avoid the area. The town reminds residents that during construction, traďŹ&#x192;c disruptions may occur and some delays may be experienced. Please slow down, obey all traďŹ&#x192;c signage and watch for ďŹ&#x201A;ag persons in the construction zone. Town council approved the project as part of the 2020 budget and approved the tender for the project at the July 13 meeting. Pierascenzi Construction Limited was awarded the project that night with construction costs being $748,045 plus HST. When project management and engineering costs are factored in, the total costs associated with the paved shoulder project becomes $797,211. The project is part of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County-Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) and the County of Essex is picking up 40 per cent of the total amount - about $318,885 for the project - while the town is funding the remaining 60 per cent of the project or $329,000. However, the town did receive a grant of $97,260 through the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) program that can be applied to this project. A report from manager of engineering Todd Hewitt at the July meeting stated the paved shoulders would link that stretch of Alma St. to Meloche Road, Thomas Road and other multi-use trails on Fryer St. and further west on Alma St.

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Local residents hoping for help with home repairs By Ron Giofu A local couple need help with their home and are hoping the community can assist. Kari and Diane Alhonen’s home at 26 Illinois St. needs work and the couple has limited funds to undertake any of it. Diane said they need nine new windows as the wood windows that are currently in the home have rotting frames and broken seals. She has to put towels and blankets over the windows to help keep outside air from getting inside the home. In addition, she said they also need a new air conditioning unit, as the current one was filled with freon by a friend this year otherwise they would have no air conditioning. The Alhonens earned just over $23,000 between the two of them last year, she said, noting they both suffer from various disabilities that don’t allow them to work, including Kari’s heart condition and Diane’s allergies and fibromyalgia among other conditions. While they received cost estimates for the windows, they don’t have the money to follow through with their replacement, she said. “What are we supposed to do?” she asked. The home was purchased in 2010 with the aid of a federal and provincial grant program and Diane said they are fearful of having to refund the down payment if they tried to sell their home. According to Diane: “We would have to give back the down payment to this home without using the sale of the home to do it and we don't have that either.”

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Diane said she has appealed to the government for more money and to various charities and organizations for help with the home, but to no avail. “I’m running out of people,” she said. Diane noted that she lived in an apartment for 22 years and “I don’t think it would be fair to have to move since this has been a dream since I was a little girl” to own her own home. She also doesn’t want to move back into an apartment because they own a pet, plus they don’t want to run the risk of having a neighbour that smokes cannabis, something she said she has a violent reaction to. “I don’t want to go anywhere else,” she said. “I love it here.” The Alhonens are looking either for donations or advice on where to turn to get the help they need. People can mail them at 26 Illinois St., Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 3S7 if they can oﬀer any assistance to the Amherstburg couple. “We need someone out there with a big heart,” said Diane.

The wooden frame around a basement window at the home of Kari and Diane Alhonen is falling apart. The couple needs help to replace nine windows in their home.

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Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce reviews accomplishments at annual general meeting By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) reviewed its accomplishments over the 2019-20 year, though a good portion of that time was obviously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced the ACOC to conduct its AGM virtually, with the meeting taking place on Zoom last Wednesday evening. Chamber president Nika Laurin pointed out the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce “has been active in our efforts of bringing community partners together to stimulate the economic growth and prosperity of our Amherstburg community” for over 35 years. She said the Chamber was founded in 1983 “as an independent, non-profit organization with the mission of working together with local businesses for a higher quality of life for our citizens and towards the betterment of our community.” “The Chamber is not a sole entity unto itself,” said Laurin, noting it is comprised of over 100 businesses from the Amherstburg community. “It is the good people of these businesses, who volunteer their time, expertise and resources to help the efforts of the Chamber,” stated Laurin. “Needless to say, the strength of the Chamber comes from its members. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to the Amherstburg community.” Lauren stated that, in order to assist member businesses, the ACOC provides “a variety of networking, advertising, educational, and social opportunities over the course of the calendar year.” “We also support collaborative efforts with the other local Chambers in the region that provide additional opportunities for our members to initiate or build business relationships,” she stated. “The Chamber also encourages all residents and members to bring forward new ideas on how we can better support the community.” The ACOC has events that have been a “part of tradition for many years,” Laurin added. “Many are evolving for the better and we are adding new ones as well! All events are meant to advance the interests of Amherstburg, its businesses, its residents and its visitors,” she said. Over the past year, the Chamber has hosted three different networking events and six different workshops. The Chamber also collaborated with the Windsor Chamber of Commerce and the Leamington Chamber of Commerce to host two different tradeshow events. “We also sponsored the Libro Centre’s ‘Breakfast with Santa’ and Christmas movie,” she said. According to Laurin, the Chamber has been working diligently with Amherstburg tourism department to lay the framework for the Amherstburg Open Air Market. The Chamber was also a sponsor of the “TRUE Festival” in February. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 15th annual Business Excellence Awards were held virtually, said Laurin. Lauren added she also collaborated with Mayor Aldo DiCarlo in creating a video to promote the “Shop Local” campaign. She said she also had the opportunity to interview with Cindy Hazael-Gietz to help promote the ACOC, initiative that

Above - The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) presented a year-in-review as part of the annual general meeting (AGM) presented online last Wednesday evening. Most of the current Chamber of Commerce board of directors have agreed to return. Left - The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) held its annual general meeting virtually last Wednesday night. As part of the presentation given to members, their newly revamped website was highlighted.

came out of the roundtable discussions originally organized by Councillor Patricia Simone. The latter was “to discuss how the Chamber is supporting the community and what support we need from the visitors and residents of Amherstburg.” The Chamber has recently rebranded with a new logo and website, she added, in order to meet the needs of its membership. “It’s been a busy year and I am so thankful to my board, our community partners, our membership and to the residents of the Amherstburg,” said Laurin. “Amherstburg is a thriving community and truly has so much to offer its residents and visitors. It truly is the jewel of Essex County. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service to you.” The ACOC has 108 paid members, said treasurer Chris Gibb, “which I think is excellent.” For a town the size of Amherstburg, Gibb believed that “really speaks to the enthusiasm people have.” DiCarlo said the relationship the town has built with the Chamber has been “mutually beneficial” and the town looks forward to working together in the future for continued success. “Our small businesses define the town and who we are,” said DiCarlo. “One of my favourite things to hear is that people don’t have to leave town to go shopping. That’s thanks to the small businesses.” All but one of the ACOC board members agreed to stay on, with only Mike Slipchuk having to step down. Laurin, Gibb, Dan Gemus, Sandie Older, Sarah Seguin, Derek Roy, Carolyn Davies and Jeremie Jones will return. “The board is open and receptive to other people who want to join,” said Laurin. People don’t necessarily have to be business owners, she added. They are looking for “well rounded” individuals and they also want youth members and a diverse membership.

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Seasons helps out ACS, Amherstburg Food Bank Seasons Amherstburg recently aided Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the Amherstburg Food Bank, which partners with ACS and is housed in the ACS offices. Food services manager Beau Veldhuis and fun manager Jenn Lauzon dropped off donations of food as well as monetary donations to ACS with the food and money being provided by the residents, staff and families of Seasons Amherstburg. Those needing a food pantry package can contact ACS at 519-736-5471. They offer curbside pickup. Submitted photos

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Plans moving forward for possible return for the Admirals PJHL season could start Dec. 1 with 24 games By Ron Giofu There are still a lot of unanswered questions, but the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals are one stop closer to possibly taking the ice once again. The local Jr. C hockey team plays in the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s (PJHL) Stobbs Division and the PJHL has set Dec. 1 as its target date for a return to game action. That date is subject to the approvals of government, local health officials and Hockey Canada authorities. “Collectively, our members have worked diligently to be prepared for a safe return to competition when possible,” said PJHL chair Sandra Neubauer. “By setting a targeted start date, we are supporting our players, teams and communities to effectively plan to resume the game.” Wes Ewer, co-owner and vice president of the Admirals, said league officials have been working with teams for a while now in trying to plan a safe return. The PJHL Stobbs Division final was supposed to start March 13 with the Lakeshore Canadiens and Mooretown Flags vying for the title but the COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of that series and the remainder of the PJHL playoffs. “We’ve been in meetings for months,” said Ewer, adding a subcommittee was established to work on the issue. “They did a lot of work so we can have a plan

in place to have a season.” Should the Dec. 1 date get all the necessary approvals and authorizations, the PJHL would have a 24-game regular season. Ewer said a back-up plan is in place for Jan. 1 and there would be an 18-game season if they had to go with that. Following that, the PJHL states there would be “a competitive playoff format for the Schmalz Cup in an environment with strict adherence to COVID-19 safety requirements.” Ewer said there have been meetings between the team and staff from the town’s recreation department in terms of what their needs are and what can be accomplished. He praised director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts, manager of recreation services Rick Daly and manager of operations Sandy Lindsay. “Administration has been great to work with,” said Ewer. “Phil, Rick and Sandy were great on all the calls.” The situation is still fluid, Ewer added, and that things could still change but said he was told the town will work with the Admirals and other user groups should provincial regulations and governing bodies come down with new orders. “This year is going to be a tricky year,” he said, adding sponsorships and advertising is what is the Admirals’ prime revenue source. Ewer said with the current conditions locally and in the world, he questions

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how he can go to a local business and ask for money. He added they are also unsure at this point whether fans will be allowed in the arena, should games go forward. “It’s very, very much up in the air,” said Ewer. “There’s so many unknowns.” There is also a deadline coming up as to whether local junior teams will opt in or opt out, should there be a season played under COVID-19 guidelines. Ewer said it will be a huge decision as they have to weigh whether the team loses money this year versus 20 players not having a place to play. He added he also wants to give the community a source of entertainment.

Other revenue generating ventures have been discussed, with the idea of possibly streaming games online and having people pay to access that streaming service. A decision on that has not been finalized. While there are still a lot of questions to be answered, Ewer said things are expected to move quickly in the coming weeks. The PJHL will work “to finalize return to the rink provisions in concert with the appropriate authorities,” the league states in a press release. The Dec. 1 target date is based on evolving legislation and public health guidance. The league usually starts play in early September.

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Continued from Page 1 “It’s something that has been provided for,” he said. “It allows us to use taxpayers’ dollars somewhere else.” McArthur noted he recently bought a kayak for personal use and that he has found it is difficult to find places to legally launch a kayak or canoe in Amherstburg. While the River Canard Park has a “fantastic” launch, high water levels make it difficult if not impossible to get under railway bridges. Both McArthur and director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts emphasize this is just a concept at this point. “It’s not going to happen this year,” said McArthur, stating there was no vote at the committee level. “We liked what we saw. We just said keep going.” Roberts said it was one of the proposals brought to the parks and recreation committee. He said he always looks a couple of years ahead on what projects the town could

consider but stressed this is one of the projects that has a number of hurdles to clear before it could become reality. He said it has to be brought to town council and, if the full council likes what it sees, it would then be brought to the general public for input. “One of the things we realized about Ranta Park is that it already has funds assigned to it from a bequeathment,” he said. The concept was developed but Roberts said the public may have their own ideas or concerns about it. He noted the public has already spoken, including a delegate that addressed the committee earlier in 2020 looking for a dog park. As for the fishing platforms, Roberts acknowledged “there really aren’t many options for Amherstburg residents to get on the Detroit River and do some fishing.” The concept was “an exercise in space management,” Roberts stated, adding the park currently has playground

equipment and a lot of lawn to cut. “We’re still very much in the concept stage,” he said. “It still has to go through the administrative phase and go to council.” Alex Traubert was the Amherstburg resident who addressed the parks and recreation committee earlier this year. She said she started a petition to call on the town to create a dog park and credited the local Pet Valu store with helping her spread the word. Traubert said she was pleased with the plans she saw, though noted her original idea was to put it closer to the downtown core. Traubert started a Facebook group calling for an Amherstburg Dog Park and there has been significant interest, she said, of bringing one to town. “I got a lot of feedback,” said Traubert. “It sounds like a lot of people are interested and excited over (the idea of a dog park).”

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Passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020 at 89 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Ralph (2009). Loving mother of Larry (Doreen), Terry ( Joanne), Nancy Tynski ( John), Sandy Boshart (Brian). Proud grandmother of Steve (Margaret), Keith (Kathy), Chad (May), Jamie ( Jason), Melissa ( Jon), Matthew (Karen), Erika ( Jeff ), Lindsey and Paige. Great grandmother of Taylor, Morgan, Ryan, Alyssa, Rachel, Kyle, Brooke, Maggie, Sophia, Maverick and Sorscha. Great great grandmother of Kara. Predeceased by her parents Leo and Alma Hunt. Sister of late Rose (late Sid), late Reford (Margaret), late Margie ( late Russell), late Joseph (late Guinevere), late Leo (late Margaret), late Mary Margaret, Elizabeth (late Tom), late Frank (Norma), late Aggie (late Mac), Alice (Hank), Geraldine (Mark), late Gerald ( Julie). Emily was an avid “walker” and loved exercise, and was a common fixture around the streets of Amherstburg, and the local Tim Horton’s. She volunteered at Richmond Terrace for over 30 years, participated in the volunteer activities for the Canadian Red Cross, and the Daffodil Campaign for Canadian Cancer Society. Emily’s church the Community of Christ was a focal point throughout her life, where she volunteered teaching Sunday School for many years. Emily was blessed with a lovely singing voice that she shared with her church and local yearly Cabaret performances. Emily was very outgoing and loved people. She always had kind or uplifting words for those she crossed paths with. A special heartfelt thanks to the staff at Richmond Terrace for their loving care of our mother during these past months. If you desire memorial donations to the Windsor Regional Cancer Center or the Heart and Stroke would be appreciated. Cremation will take place. A memorial visitation by RSVP will held on Tuesday Sept 1, 2020 from 10 am until time of memorial service at 12:00 noon at Families First 585 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, 519-969-5841.To RSVP for the visitation or service, share memories, photos or make a donation at www. FamiliesFirst.ca

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Local NDP MPP’s held a virtual town hall last week to discuss issues in the long-term care industry. Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Percy Hatfield and Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky were joined by personal support worker and executive member of Unifor Local 2458 Shelley Smith and Windsor Health Coalition co-chair Tracey Ramsey. They criticized their political rivals – the PC’s and the Liberals – for their handling of the long term care industry. Screenshot

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By Ron Giofu The area’s New Democrat provincial representatives and others with ties to the long-term care industry took aim at the provincial governments current and former last week during an online event. The virtual town hall was hosted by the area’s three NDP MPP’s – Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Percy Hatfield and Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky. Also on the call were personal support worker and executive member of Unifor Local 2458 Shelley Smith and Windsor Health Coalition co-chair Tracey Ramsey. Natyshak served as the moderator. “We’ve had too many people die during COVID. The system is broken,” said Hatfield. “We’ve been hearing from our constituents quite a bit in recent weeks about the lack of standards, the lack of provincial and federal standards and how every home is different.” Hatfield said they have heard “the system has been broken” for years under both the former Liberal government and the current Progressive Conservative government. “We need more homes. They should be not-for-profit homes. They should be staffed by full-time support staff and fulltime support staff that shouldn’t have to work at two or three homes. They should be paid more and have benefits,” said Hatfield. People should be able to stay in smaller homes as possible due to it likely being their last home. “Long term care and home care are so closely intertwined. What we haven’t had with the Liberals or the Conservatives is an investment in home care to keep people out of hospitals and out of long-term care,” added Gretzky. Natyshak said Ramsey and Smith “represent a connection to the frontline workers” and said they are “in touch with many frontline workers and see the effects of decades of cuts to long term care.” He said there are “massive chasms” that have been made over the years. “What I’m hearing is workers are full of anxiety. Workers are afraid to go to work. Workers are working in conditions that are worse than pre-COVID,” said Smith. “COVID has brought a new light to long term care.” Long hours, lack of supplies and lack of proper vacation are among the issues that workers in long-term care face, Smith said. “I’ve had workers say to me, ‘why is

my life not valued’,” said Smith. “A lot of them are feeling they don’t matter.” More PSW’s and other staff are needed on a full-time basis, she said, as is education as more and more people with mental health needs are going into long term care. A $4 per hour pandemic premium ended Aug. 14 but the long hours continue, she said. “Ford, fix it and fix it now,” said Smith. Ramsey, a former Essex MP, said the NDP is in favour of public ownership of such facilities and not having them in the hands of private ownership. Prior to the pandemic, long term care was “in crisis” and that became amplified when COVID-19 hit. Things are not improving during the pandemic, said Ramsey, with late and rushed care “with a severe shortage of staff” in some homes. “Things are not moving in the right direction. The Ford government has failed these residents and they’ve failed staff members,” said Ramsey. The five panellists called for pressure to be placed on government and called staff including PSW’s “heroes.” “What about them? Are we honouring their heroism and the sacrifice they made adequately?” asked Natyshak. Ramsey said the crisis surrounding PSW’s has been ongoing for years and that it’s mostly part-time work. She said PSW’s have been working in three or four homes to earn a living. “I think PSW’s throughout this crisis have emerged as the heroes they’ve always been,” she said. The nurses and the social workers and other staff also deserve support and credit for their work, added Hatfield. The province did announce later in the week that long-term care residents can once again leave their residences for short-stay and temporary absences. Following the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the province states effective immediately, residents can spend time away from their long-term care homes for day trips or overnight absences. For ‘short-stay’ absences — those that do not include an overnight stay — homes must provide residents with a medical mask to be worn at all times when outside of the home, if tolerated, and remind them of the importance of public health measures, including physical distancing. When they return, residents must be actively screened but are not required to be tested or to self-isolate. Continued on page 15

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Action wraps up for the season on Jamieson Junior Golf Tour Special to the RTT The Jamieson Junior Tour stopped at Kingsville Golf and Curling Club for the final event of the year last week. The standings were close as the players battled for the Kingsville title, and the overall tour title. The Collegiate Women, Junior Girls, and Collegiate Men played the Gold and Red nines, while the Junior Boys played the Red and White nines. In the Junior Girls’ Division, the top two in the tour standings battled back and forth all day, and eventually ended up in a tie for the day. Kyla Charlebois (Pointe West) and Kennedy Fremlin (Essex) both fired 79 on the day, making them co-champions for the event. It was Charlebois that edged Fremlin out for the overall tour title though, as she finished the year with 114 points, just 1.5 points ahead of Fremlin. In third place for the overall on the tour was Karolyn Rombouts (Maple City). In the Collegiate Women’s Division, Jasmine Ly (Northern Illinois) earned her fourth win in as many starts, shooting a two-over par 74. Her round included two-birdies, on route to nines of 37-37. The Overall Tour title was claimed by Erin Kopinak (Delaware State/Willow Ridge), who finished the year with 28 points, besting Brooke MacKinnon (Hartford/Maple City) by one point, and Gioia DiCiocco (Erie Shores) by 3.5 points. In the Junior Boys’ Division, Alek Mauro (Detroit Mercy/Essex) emerged victorious with a very impressive score of 4-under par 68. Mauro fired 33 on the Red nine and 35 on the White nine, carding 7 birdies on the day. Mauro played a total of four events this year, recording three wins and a runnerup finish. Tyler Hurtubise (Pointe West) finished in a tie for second on the day (along with Aidan Webster and Grant Baker) after firing an even-par 72, but he claimed the Overall Tour title, with an impressive 475-point total. In second place, with a 460.5-point total was Jax Sisson (Ambassador), who also earned the Nick Zec Award (top under-16 finisher on the tour), and third place was claimed by Grant Baker (Kingsville), with a total of 455 points. In the Collegiate Mens’ Division, James Hill (Detroit Mercy/Essex) continued his dominant play with a win on the day, shooting a four-under par 68. Hill kept a very clean card, with 5 birdies and only one bogey. Hill also claimed the Overall Tour title, with a 115.5-point total, besting Alex Saroli (Wayne State/Essex) by 3.5 points. Josh DiCarlo (Wayne State/Pointe West) finished in third place with 107

points. The Jamieson Junior Tour would like to extend a huge thank you to our main sponsors - Jamieson Vitamins and Circle of Seven - for their continued support of the tour, along with the support of Tim Horton’s. We are also extremely thankful for the support from our golf courses and their staff for hosting our tour, and making the necessary adjustments due to COVID-19. Lastly, but certainly not least, we would like to thank all of our on-course marshals, and tour volunteers and director for their tireless work in preparing for this (unusual) golf season. After the initial tour stop at Rochester Place was cancelled due to heavy rains, players on the Jamieson Junior Golf Tour were excited to get back out the previous Thursday and test their skill against the par-72 layout in Belle River. In the Junior Girls Division, Kyla Charlebois (Pointe West) fired a one-under par 71 to claim the victory. Charlebois’ round included two birdies on the front nine, along with 2 birdies and 7 pars on the back nine. In second place was Alyssa Cowling (Ambassador), who shot a two-over par 74. In the Collegiate Womens’ Division, Gioia DiCiocco (Erie Shores) shot an 87 to earn the win, while Erin Kopinak (Delaware State) and Hannah Prieur (Kingsville) finished second and third, respectively. Aidan Webster (Willow Ridge/Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers) claimed the title in the Junior Boys’ Division by firing a two-under par 70, to best Alek Mauro (Essex/Detroit Mercy) and Nicholas Tanovich (Beach Grove) by two shots. Webster’s round got off to a rough start, but in his final 16 holes, he recorded 5 birdies and 11 pars to bring his total back to two-under. James Hill (Essex/Detroit Mercy) blazed through the Rochester Place layout in impressive fashion, shooting an 8-under par 64 on the day and winning the Collegiate Mens’ Division by five strokes. His nines of 33-31 included 7 birdies and an eagle on his final hole. In second place was Josh DiCarlo with a three-under par 69 (Pointe West/Wayne State Warriors). The Jamieson Tour stopped at Beach Grove Aug. 10 where players got to enjoy the Stanley Thompson design along with a cool breeze from Lake St. Clair. In the Junior Girls’ Division, Jillian Friyia (London Area) won her fourth event in her fourth start, edging out Kyla Charlebois (Pointe West) and Vanessa Ardovini (Roseland) by one shot. Friya recorded nines of 40-38, while Charlebois was 40-39, and Ar-

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Residents may also leave for “temporary” absences of one or more nights. Temporary absences will be at the discretion of the home and decided on a case-by-case basis based on safety factors like the risk associated with the absence and ability of the home to help residents self-isolate upon return. For the protection of their neighbours, residents who leave on a temporary absence will be required to self-isolate for 14 days when they return to the home. “This is a day we have all looked forward to, and it is my hope that these welcome changes will improve our residents’ quality of life, while keeping them safe,” said Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care. “As Ontarians begin to resume their pre-COVID activities, residents in long-term care will be able to get out and about in their communities and spend time with loved ones again.” An updated policy for visits to long-term care homes will be released this week, the government states. This and other direction on safety in long-term care homes will continue to be updated as Ontario’s experience with COVID-19 evolves, and the government said “it will continue to make every eﬀort to support the safety and emotional well-being of residents.”

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dovini was 41-38. In the Collegiate Women’s Division, Brooke MacKinnon (Hartford University) took home her second victory of the season with a three-over par 75. MacKinnon recorded nines of 38-37, with birdies on holes #5 and #17. In second place was Erin Kopinak (Delaware State University) with a score of 89. In the Junior Boys’ Division, there was a two-way tie for first, with both Steven Hill (Essex) and Tyler Hurtubise (Pointe West) firing three-under par 69. Hills’ round included seven birdies en route to nines of 34-35. Hurtubise had four birdies over the course of his round, and also recorded nines of 34-35. Jax Sisson (Ambassador) and Spencer Higginbottom (Beach Grove), followed closely behind with rounds of 71. In the Collegiate Mens’ Division, Alex Saroli (Essex/ Wayne State Warriors) earned his second victory of the season with an impressive round of four-under par 68. Saroli’s round started off slowly, with a one-over par 37, but caught fire on the back nine, recording five birdies, including three on his final three holes (31). Saroli’s birdie on the last edged out Mathew Hawryluk (Maple City/Wayne State Warriors) by one shot. Thank you to all the players for your participation and we hope you enjoyed the 2020 Jamieson Tour! Congratulations on another great season! Full results can be found at www.jamiesonjuniortour.ca

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