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Local singer/songwriter records new song, believes it’s an “anthem for moms”

By Ron Giofu A local singer/songwriter has recorded a new song about hopes and dreams for her new daughter, believing it is an “anthem for moms.”

Kerri Parks will release her new song “A Letter to My Daughter” on May 10 – Mother’s Day – and said it is a “heartfelt ballad” for her daughter Victoria Marie.

Parks said she started working on the new song shortly after Victoria was born in February 2019. It was recorded under her maiden name Kerri Brown.

Parks said she previously had taken a break from her music, preferring to concentrate on her new child.

“When she was just an itty bitty baby, I started working on this project,” said Parks. “The song is a gift for her and what I hope and wish for her life.

This song holds my hopes, wishes, and desires for my daughter, in her journey ahead. But above everything, the message is that she was wanted and loved. I really want her to have this song, for the rest of her life - it will always be there to remind her how loved she is. “ Parks added her father passed away less than two months before she was born, “and we always had a song that we shared together. It has gotten me through the most difficult times in my

life. Music is powerful, and it really does heal, especially when you can’t express yourself with words.”

The lyrics were easy to write, Parks said, and when they were completed, she added she worked with pianist Sam Poole and producer and engineer Martin Bak out of Windsor and they arranged the song and recorded it.

“They are so talented,” Parks said of her musical partners.

Parks added she was hoping to have the song released by Victoria’s first birthday, but it ended up being pushed back until Mother’s Day. She said she showed the lyrics to her friends, who are also mothers, and they termed it a “mother’s anthem.”

“It’s kind of a song for all moms,” said Parks. “No one can prepare you for the emotions that flood into your life when you hold your baby for the first time.”

The song will be released by all streaming services – such as Spotify, Apple Music and others – and will also be available through Instagram and Tik Tok. Her Instagram handle is @ kerribrownmusic, adding there is other material there as well that is related to the new release.

With what is going on in the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Parks said she is trying to make a positive difference as well.

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Kerri Parks holds her daughter Victoria Marie on cover art for her latest single “A Letter to My Daughter.” The new song, described as an “anthem for moms,” is scheduled to be released on Mother’s Day. She has recorded it under her maiden name Kerri Brown.

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Town sees increase in building activity, “surge” seen before DC charges implemented

By Ron Giofu There appeared to be some good news and a bit of not so good news as it relates to building activity for the first part of 2020.

Chief Building Official (CBO) Angelo Avolio provided a report to council which noted 36 building permits were

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“A total of 78 building permits have been issued over the three-month period,” stated Avolio in his written report to town council. “This includes 40 single family dwelling units, six semi-detached units, six garages, ten commercial and industrial permits and one permit eligible for assistance under the backflow subsidy program.”

Avolio added: “There have been four permits issued for new secondary suites in existing dwellings, an increase of 34 dwelling units compared to 2019 for the same time period.”

However, it was the next line in the report that caught the attention of Councillor Michael Prue. Avolio reported a “surge of applications for new residential dwellings that were submitted prior to the end of the year due to the anticipated increase to development charges.”

Town council voted 3-2 last September to set the implementation of the new development charges at Jan. 1, 2020. Prue advocated to have the new fees be implemented Oct. 4, the same time as when the former

development charges bylaw expired.

The motion last September to implement the new development charges Jan. 1 saw Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche and councillors Patricia Simone and Marc Renaud vote in favour, while Prue and Councillor Don McArthur were opposed.

Prue, who acknowledged Monday night that the previous motion was approved democratically, wanted additional information from town administration on how much money that translated into. He wanted to know what the difference would have been had council agreed to the original recommendation put forth by the consultants versus what was eventually adopted by town council.

CAO John Miceli estimated the amount to be approximately $73,000.

Avolio’s report that was on the April 27 council agenda did conclude on a positive note, however.

“The construction value for the three months was slightly over $18,500,000. In 2019 the construction value was under $5,000,000. The permit activity for the reporting period results in a corresponding permit revenue of approximately $132,400,” stated Avolio.

Food drive to see area professionals try and fill trailer

By Ron Giofu A group of local professionals are doing their part to feed those in need.

Britni Goulet, Steve Blais and team leader Angie Goulet, all three area realtors, will be undertaking a food drive May 2 to try and fill a trailer. Blais said they see a need in the community and are trying to give back, with all donations to be turned over to the Amherstburg Food Bank.

Inspired by a donation drive

held at their Windsor office, the local realtors said they wanted to do something in Amherstburg.

While they are collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank, Blais added people are welcome to make monetary donations as well.

“We thought we’d take this in a little bit of a different way,” said Blais.

Not only is there a current need with people out of work in the Amherstburg area, there is also a need envisioned when

the pandemic subsides in case some businesses don’t reopen when the economy re-starts. The realtors will be the ones going to homes instead of having a drop-off location in case people can’t get out or they don’t want to stop quarantining.

“We thought we would drive around and pick-up the donations,” he said. “They can just leave everything on the porch. Please label it ‘food bank’ so we don’t take their groceries by mistake.”

The pick-up truck with the trailer attached will start its journey around Amherstburg around 9 a.m. that Saturday morning. Those wishing to make donations are asked to leave their items on the porch by that time.

For those Amherstburg residents wishing to make donations, they are asked to pre-register and leave their address at www.myamherstburg. com. Those without Internet access can call in their address by calling 226-347-6945.

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New sewer forcemain for local school to move forward thanks to county council approval

By Ron Giofu

Essex County council has approved an encroachment agreement to allow a local school to connect a sewer forcemain into the town’s system.

The go-ahead from the County of Essex allows construction of the forcemain to go from Anderdon Public School to an existing sanitary manhole roughly 3.4 kilometers west of the school. The agreement with the county allows for the construction to occur in the

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A map shows where construction is expected to occur for a new sewer forcemain to accommodate Anderdon Public School. The project is expected to last six to eight weeks and is being funded by the Greater Essex County District School Board. county’s right-of-way on County Road 10 (Middle Side Road).

Director of infrastructure services/county engineer Jane Mustac told Essex County council at its April 15 online meeting that the Greater Essex County District School Board will pay all costs relating to the construction.

“They are initiating renovations at Anderdon Public School in Amherstburg and part of that renovation includes connection to a private sanitary sewer,”

Mustac explained. “There is no sanitary sewer along County Road 10. The Town of Amherstburg has already approved this request.”

Mustac added detailed drawings have been provided to the County of Essex with those circulated among county departments for review.

The project is expected to last six to eight weeks and Mustac told county council that construction is expected to begin “very shortly.”

COVID-19 causes one festival cancellation, delay of another

By Ron Giofu The COVID-19 pandemic is, not surprisingly, having an impact on the area’s upcoming festival season.

At least one festival has now been cancelled for this year while another has been postponed for three months.

The Woofa-Roo Pet Festival, which had been scheduled for June 27-28 at the Libro Centre, has been cancelled for this year with plans already underway for the 2021 “rebound” Woofa-Roo Pet Festival.

Festival director Lorene Clayton indicated the festival’s cancellation will have a negative economic impact in the area, but they had no other option but to do so.

“COVID was the only reason we cancelled this year, and while it may have been difficult to actually pull the plug, there really wasn’t much choice in the matter,” said Clayton. “Being the largest fundraising event for some of our charities and knowing many small businesses count on the exposure to enhance or launch their business, the decision was not made lightly. Typically, pet friendly hotels in Windsor are sold out during our event and according to the provincial metrics, Woofa-Roo has historically brought over $1.2 million into our region.”

Clayton added the impact isn’t just economic.

“For the last seven years students have come to depend on volunteering their time to complete their community service hours,” she said.

Many families plan their vacation and work schedules around Woofa-Roo, Clayton added, “and we know it will be a disappointment for them.”

Clayton said her decision was made April 11 when it became apparent that the shutdown due to COVID-19 was going to extend longer than anticipated.

“We did look into postponing Woofa-Roo for later this year, but the Libro Sports Complex is not available at that time. We also prefer to skip a year, rather than present a festival that is half of what our vendors and guests expect,” she said. “We are planning our ‘Rebound’ Pet Fest for 2021 with the usual big attractions plus a new and improved Pet-Ucation Centre, dog breed specific celebrations and something for our cat lovers!

The continued support the Woofa-Roo Pet Festival has received from the vendors was also highlighted by Clayton, who noted “many of whom have asked that their vendor fees be applied to 2021.”

She added that sponsors “have assured us that they will be ready to stand by us next year. We continue to be grateful for the community’s support and hope we all come out of this with a renewed spirit to forge ahead under a new normal.”

Meanwhile, the McGregor Music Festival is still on the schedule, but not on the original date of June 14. Instead, the festival makes its return to Co-An Park Sept. 20.

The Music Festival still proposes to have a jam-packed musical lineup, food, raffle prizes and the infamous pig auction once again.

“We’re so excited to announce that the Music Festival will take place this year. It was a tough decision to have to postpone it, but we needed everyone to be safe. We’re all looking forward to September – this year’s Festival won’t disappoint”, said Sue LeClair, Event Chair of the McGregor Music Festival.

This year’s McGregor Music Festival will support the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s (WCCF) Patient Assistance Fund (PAF). The PAF assists patients by helping to alleviate the financial burden a cancer diagnosis can bring. The PAF is available through the Social Work Program at the Windsor Regional Cancer

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Concerns over the Amherstburg Emergency Preparedness Committee

We would like to acknowledge the kindness of Heather and Jason, who own Murray St. Home Medical Supply, for the contribution of face masks and rubber gloves during my wife’s serious health issues.

We also gave some to tenants in our As a former member of the Emergency building.

Information Committee for over 23 years, I have serious concerns regarding the actual — Ruby & Cliff Connell preparedness of this current committee.

Amherstburg A month ago, I asked an Amherstburg councillor about the Amherstburg Emergency Preparedness Committee. To my dismay, this councillor did not have a clue what I was talking about. I reviewed all fire reports and budget requests. I spoke to the fire chief regarding this matter. My fears escalated, given the fact, Amherstburg is mandated to have It’s interesting to hear the mayor result of personal agendas. an effective Emergency Plan, due to our speak of personal agendas. Most deciVindictiveness from certain individ- proximity to Fermi 2. sions of council over the last five years uals at town hall towards Mr. Leardi Amherstburg Taxation Committee have been based on the personal agenda has been an ongoing affair for quite members requested pertinent information, of a very small group of individuals. some time. but also received evasive answers. I sent From the police takeover, to the ill-fated an email to the fire chief and two members lobbyist registry, to Centennial Park —Bob Rozankovic of Council, requesting correction of inforsecrecy, these have been nothing but the Amherstburg mation, provided to council at their April 6 meeting. I supplied the actual motion For those wanting to submit a letter to the editor, please and River Town Times article to support keep your submissions in the 250-300 word range. my claim. They did nothing to correct this misinformation. Why is that? At this The River Town Times reserves the right to edit submissions. point, I believed I had to go public with Letters can be e-mailed to Ron at mail @rivertowntimes.com.

Reader accuses people at town hall of having personal agendas

these concerns.

Why did administration replace unpaid, qualified and experienced Amherstburg residents with inexperienced members of administration, who do not live or pay taxes to the Town of Amherstburg?

How effective would this committee be in an after hours’ emergency? How much valuable time would be lost waiting for them to return to Amherstburg, locate the trailer with supplies and bring it to a center, that does not have back up power and is not handicapped accessible, forcing them to carry heavy equipment up a long, flight of stairs? How many times did this committee meet and practice exercises in the past two years? Why are we being advised to let it go and just move forward?

Why do we have to file an FOI request?

Although, the fire chief provided council with a very lengthy report of the AEP, it dealt mostly with rhetoric of how the Plan was supposed to work. The residents of Amherstburg need to know the truth.

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Essex County council approve property tax relief measures during COVID-19

By Ron Giofu Essex County council has approved measures to help residents with their property tax during COVID-19.

According to a report from the county’s director of financial services/ treasurer Sandra Zwiers, the “phase two” measures include county levies due June 30 and Sept. 30 being remitted

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“The proportion of collections not received at the local level are not due to the County until Dec. 15 and will be penalty and interest free until that time,” she added in her report.

“All outstanding levy balances (i.e. unremitted portions of Q2, Q3 and all of Q4) are due to the County by the Q4 due date of Dec 15, 2020. Estimates of collections for Q2 and Q3 are to be made to the nearest five per cent and will be calculated and validated by the treasurer at the local level.”

Relief measures passed at the local level – which are the seven member Essex County municipalities – under “phase one” included waiving penalties and interest on overdue accounts until the end of April.

“Since that time, the regional treasurers have met frequently to explore ways the two levels of government can work more collaboratively to manage cash flow demands for the whole of the region. Both levels of government provide essential services that need to be maintained to protect the safety and well-being of County of Essex residents,” Zwiers stated in her report. “Providing these services requires funding and, as noted in previous reports to County Council, over 60% of the County levy is raised through property taxes. Measures that provide immediate relief need to be weighed against long-term impacts should the pandemic last many months.

Supporting residents in a way that encourages them to continue making their property tax payments is vital to sustaining essential municipal services over the long term.”

Zwiers noted that the regional group of treasurers have also proposed a second phase of relief measures, ones that would be implemented at the local level, that include no late payment charges on

property tax accounts in either form, penalty and/or interest, through the period ending June 30, 2020; no late payment charges on water/wastewater accounts in the form of interest, through the period ending June 30, 2020; in the absence of additional financial relief measures, interest and penalties will be calculated on all past due balances as of July 1 and the first of every month thereafter; all pre-authorized payment withdrawals to continue to be taken on the scheduled dates unless otherwise cancelled by the property owner; and charges for non-sufficient funds on any property tax and water/wastewater payments to be waived through the period ending June 30, 2020.

“Throughout the province, many municipalities are implementing various property tax relief options to afford residents flexibility in the payment of their property taxes and municipally provided utilities. These programs range from grace periods, reduced penalty and interest programs and due date deferrals,” said Zwiers.

Zwiers further stated that “typically, as the county receives the quarterly levy payments from the locals, short term investments are made to earn a return on cash flow not immediately required for operations.” She pointed out the county’s 2020 budget estimated investment returns based on 2019 rates and the implementation of this shortterm investment strategy.

“Unprecedented decreases in the Bank of Canada target rate and volatility in equity markets are already having a negative impact on the rate of return for all investment instruments. The Corporation would not have earned its targeted investment income on short term funds even if phase two relief measures weren’t implemented.

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“Sunshine List” released, outlines public sector employees who earn over $100,000 per year

By Ron Giofu The annual “Sunshine List” is out and it details the public sector employees in Ontario who earned over $100,000 last year.

The Town of Amherstburg had 20 employees on the list from in 2019. By comparison to other municipalities in Essex County and the county itself, there were 64 staff members, including police officers, from LaSalle on the “Sunshine List” while Leamington tied Amherstburg with 20 people on the list.

There were a total of 18 staff members from Tecumseh on the list while Essex had 15 people on the list. Thirteen people form Lakeshore were on the “Sunshine List” while 11 staff members from Kingsville were listed.

The County of Essex, which includes Essex-Windsor EMS and its other departments, had 51 staff members on the “Sunshine List.”

The list of Amherstburg employees who made over $100,000 in 2019 includes Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) John Miceli, whose reported salary last year was $212,884.76. Director of corporate services Cheryl Horrobin’s salary was reported as $158,122.87 in 2019 while now former director of planning, development and legislative officer Mark Galvin’s salary was $155,495.57.

Director of engineering and public works Antonietta Giofu earned $141,359.20 while fire captain/training officer Andrew Challans’ 2019 salary was listed as $136,475.79. Treasurer Justin Rousseau earned $136,160.14 in 2019 while fire chief Bruce Montone made $131.690.06 last year.

Fire captains Randy and Rick Wismer both made the “Sunshine List” with Randy earning $124,558.14 while Rick made $123,842.20. Fire captain Jason Durocher earned $123,542.57 in 2019.

Manager of roads and fleet Eric Chamberlain’s 2019 salary was reportedly $116,693.84 while chief building official Angelo Avolio had a 2019 salary of $115,794.74.

Manager of engineering Todd Hewitt and manager of human resources Michelle Rose both earned $115,794.74 last year.

Deputy fire chief Paul Acton earned $108,424.14 while clerk/risk manager Paula Parker earned $106,512.44 in 2019. Manager of environmental services Daniel Beaulieu was listed at $102856.67 while former police chief Tim Berthiaume rounded out Amherstburg’s listed with a reported salary of $102,608.10 in 2019.

County of Essex CAO Rob Maisonville topped the county’s “Sunshine List” with a salary reported to be $229,374.71. Essex-Windsor EMS chief Bruce Krauter earned $170,722.63 while director of finance/treasurer Sandra Zwiers earned $167,788.03 in 2019.

Director of council and community services/clerk Mary Birch made $166,594.81 in 2019 while director of human resources Greg Schlosser’s salary last year was listed as $162,048.95. Sun Parlor Home administrator Jayne Brooks Keller earned $151,565.02 last year.

EMS deputy chief of planning and physical resources Christopher Grant’s salary was $149,042.43 in 2019 while EMS district chief Michael Jacobs’ reported salary last year was $144,763.54.

Director of infrastructure services Jane Mustac earned $144,643.28 last year while manager of maintenance operations Kenneth Newman earned $130,039.90. EMS deputy chief of professional standards Justin Lammers earned $129,961.90 last year while district chief David Jacobs earned $128,466.33. Deputy chief Ryan Lemay earned $127,704.87 in 2019.

The county’s manager of information technology Wendy St. Amour $126,432.09 last year while EMS district chief Mechelle Murphy earned $124,214.65.

Manager of building services at the Sun Parlor Home Kevin Soulliere earned $123,831.96 last year while Carlee Pretli, director of nursing at the Sun Parlor Home earned $123,771.39 in 2019. Michael Kappl, the manager of accounting with the County of Essex, earned $122,790.71.

Manager of technical services Scott Holland earned

$122,370.70 while manager of design and construction Peter Bziuk earned $122,268.60. Jeanpierre Bacon, Essex-Windsor EMS district chief, earned $120,629.67 while colleague Tyson Brohman earned $119,644.47 last year.

County of Essex manager of budget and administration Paula Beattie earned $119,518.81 last year while EMS district chiefs Denis Mcfarlane, Justin Campeau and Shawn May made $117,313.04, $112,794.48 and $112,561.88 in 2019 respectively.

Road maintenance supervisor Jeremy Krueger earned $108,665.93 last year while EMS district chief Paul Stromme earned $108,656.95 in 2019. Primary care paramedic Peter Hilliker earned $108,341.68 while

fellow primary care paramedics Jacob Vincent and Christopher Nugent earned $108,295.61 and $107,370.71.

EMS captain of professional standards Slawomir Pulcer earned $107,356.03 last year while primary care paramedic Dustin Anderson earned $106,163.77 in 2019. Advanced care paramedic Justin Hills earned $104,741.18 while registered nurse Kim Hodgson earned $104,713.03 last year.

Advanced care paramedic John Conlon earned $104,690.06 while EMS district chief Dawn Arsenault made $104,672.01 last year. Advanced care paramedic Richard St. Pierre earned $104,533.72 while primary care paramedic Stephanie Simetic earned $104,249.92 last year.

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Mission busy during Easter, still in need of supplies

By Ron Giofu

Easter dinner was served at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission recently, but they had to do things differently for the occasion.

Mission president Tim McAllister said over 50 turkey dinners were served, with all the trimmings, but the COVID-19 pandemic meant they had to serve the food in take-out containers as they still can't allow people through the front door.

“We did about 50 meals,” said McAllister. “We made a lot of people happy.”

McAllister added one of their volunteers also delivered meals to seniors in the area that they know are struggling. He said Sheila Jaroszewciz is a “faithful” volunteer who regularly looks after seniors who can't leave their homes.

People are getting used to obtaining their food at the door and not being able to come in, he added.

“When we first started, it was a little difficult.

People adjusted,” said McAllister.

Those who visit the mission miss the fellowship component of it, he noted, but people are understanding as it is a sacrifice that currently has to be made due to the Coronavirus. Many are thanking them for what they are doing, he added.

The number of volunteers are down because some don't want to come in until the COVID-19

virus subsides, McAllister pointed out, adding they are telling him “I'll see you when the virus is gone.” They have three cooks making the meals, including himself, with McAllister working Easter Sunday and Monday preparing four turkeys for the Easter meal.

“We are trying to do our best in a difficult situation,” he said.

The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission will split the roughly $12,000 that was generated by the recent hand sanitizer giveaway at Wolfhead Distillery. McAllister said they are extremely grateful for the support but noted that they also have to buy more supplies now as some of their donations have slowed down due to COVID-19.

“A lot of stuff we had donated we have to buy now,” said McAllister. “Everyone is going through difficult times.”

The mission is currently seeking more take-out containers, Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, masks and bleach. Donations of cash and food items are always welcome also. For a full list of needs, visit www.aburgmission.ca. If people do wish to make donations, please call 519-736-9140.

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Della Rocca said she thought she had a deal for a home lined up in Amherstburg but alleges that after she objected to a sudden change in rent, the deal started to fall apart and eventually fell through. She contacted a representative of the homeowner through Kijiji but accuses them of increasing the rent $200 since she originally started conversing with them online.

According to Rocca, she agreed to all conditions asked of her but eventually she was told the agreement was rescinded.

“She left me scrambling,” said Rocca.

Rocca said she lives with her daughter in Wheatley, just down the road from where her house burned down several months ago. She has temporary arrangements currently but those run out at the end of the month. Now, she is trying to find a new home as she works from home and has enlisted property agencies to assist her with living arrangements for her and her daughter.

“I still haven’t found a place,” she said last Friday afternoon. “I’m just at my wits end.”

Rocca said people can call her at 519-792-9825 if they know of a place that is $1,650 or less and can accommodate her, her daughter and their two dogs. She said she would prefer the waterfront but noted she does not want to move to Windsor.

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DiCarlo urges county to seek additional way to help isolated seniors, those with disabilities

By Ron Giofu The needs of seniors who still live at home and those with disabilities will be subject of a letter Essex County council will send to upper levels of government.

Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo brought the issue forward under the new business portion of the April 15 county council meeting, held virtually on Zoom.

“I’ve heard from a number of seniors now regarding the COVID-19 issue. Their concerns are that there hasn’t been a lot of consideration for them specifically those living at home who are extremely isolated and have had to figure out how to do things very much like the rest of us and who are also on fixed incomes,” said DiCarlo. “As we all know, there’s no gouging allowed but costs have gone up and they appreciate that, as municipalities, we are doing everything we can and we do have limited resources. What they’re wondering, if on a regional level, if can use

“Sunshine List” released Continued from Page 5 Manager of health, safety and staff development at the Sun Parlor Home Brady Boghean earned $103,706.32 in 2019 while human resources consultant Micheline Cornellier earned $103,460.

Advanced care paramedics Donald Theriault and Gerald Seguin earned $103,184.28 and $102,758.37 last year respectively. Primary care paramedic Arnold Wenzler earned $102,711.49 made $102,711.49 while registered nurse Kristine Malott earned $102,196.43 in 2019. Primary care paramedic Debbie Dufour earned $101,796.45 last year while primary care paramedic

our influence to lobby upper levels of government to consider their situation.”

DiCarlo said he wanted to raise it before county council and wondered if something could be done at a higher level of government, pointing out Warden Gary McNamara’s involvement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). McNamara is a former AMO president.

McNamara, who is also the mayor of Tecumseh, said a letter can be prepared and noted DiCarlo raised “a very good point.” There is “a lot of interest” in helping the senior population right now, noting difficulties in long-term care homes in other parts of the region.

“We certainly don’t want those seniors who are at home to fall through the cracks,” said McNamara. “There’s got to be some connections.”

McNamara said there could be help through websites and, while acknowledging many seniors have difficulty accessing the Internet, younger generations and agencies could offer help. That also includes getting help and groceries.

“I think there should be some help. I know locally, our MP on the government side said they are trying to get as much information as they can. They can’t think of everything on a daily basis. As items crop up, I would encourage all of the mayors to have that conversation with your local MP and MPPs so we can be a unified voice within our communities to deal with the seniors who are vulnerable at home and those who are disabled who also have very fixed and limited pensions. We don’t want them to be on the forgotten side as well and we’ll certainly try to bring attention to that.”

Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain said he agreed with DiCarlo as well and was willing to second the motion to send a letter to seek aid for seniors living at home as well as those with disabilities.

Brad Humber $100,947,73 last year.

Michael Lacroix, an EMS district chief earned $100,361.26 in 2019. Mark Campeau, an advanced care paramedic, had his 2019 salary listed as $100,329.35.

Equipment maintenance supervisor Joel Musyj made $100,328.34 with primary care paramedic Jeff Culver rounding out the County of Essex’s “Sunshine List” with a 2019 salary being reported at $100,006.20.

The Greater Essex County District School Board and Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board also revealed their respective public sector salary disclosures. Numerous teachers, vice principals, principals and board officials made the list. Among the principals and vice principals on the list from the public board included General Amherst High School principal Melissa DeBruyne at $134,878 while vice principal Bonnie Desjardins earned $120,629 in 2019.

Anderdon Public School principal Wendy Iatzko earned $116,728.20 while vice principal Lisa Major had

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St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School principal Amy Facchineri earned $134,860.30 while vice principals Laura Beltran and Jason Georges earned $117,854.25 and $113,032.84 last year. Stella Maris School principal Brian Marenchin earned $125,651.50 while St. Joseph School principal Linda DiPasquale and vice principal Julia Plourde earned $126,110.72 and $110,912.90. École St.-Jean Baptiste principal Jeannine Quenneville earned $128,536.88 in 2019 while vice principal Diana Bala earned $112,732.29 last year.

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Sobeys has delivered pizza, salad and other food items to workers at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home as well as to Seasons Amherstburg.

Deliveries were made last week, as was another food run to the Holiday Inn in Windsor, where frontline healthcare workers are staying as they deal with the ongoing pandemic.

“We’re trying to do something here and there,” explained Rennie Rota, franchise owner at the Amherstburg store.

Rota said when people look at the world and see what is happening, they recognize there is “a tremendous amount of pressure” on the frontline workers. It is also seen at Sobeys, were staff is dealing with the customers despite there being a pandemic.

“They are dealing with the customers the best way they can,” said Rota.

Staff at Seasons and Richmond Terrace are “doing one (heck) of a job,” he added, and the store just wants to help out.

“It’s just a matter of giving back,” he said.

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Seasons Amherstburg staff received pizza and salad from Sobeys last week. They showed their appreciation to the store and also sent out messages of hope.

The store has also sent out orders to those in self-isolation or in quarantine, Rota added, further stating they have joined other stores in paying staff extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sobeys just wanted to say thank you to those frontline healthcare workers, he added.

“I think it’s a matter giving back a little bit,” Rota stated.

Additional donations have been made to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission so they can get the food and supplies they need, he further pointed out.

If there are any other local stores helping out like this during the COVID-19 pandemic, please share that information with the River Town Times by e-mailing mail@rivertowntimes.com.

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Staff at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home were the recipients recently of food from Sobeys.

They group showed their appreciation in a photo that was submitted to the River Town Times.

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Betty was a volunteer for the Reach To Recovery Program with the Canadian Cancer Society, Catholic Women’s League and was a supporter of Right to Life. She attended St. Joseph Church all her married life, and later, St. John the Baptist Church.

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He spent 75 years as a Farmer, he was retired from Chrysler and Windsor Salt after many years of service, was a school bus driver (Amherst High School) and had a love for sports.

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If your property falls within the treatment area you may be contacted by direct mail. If you have any questions, concerns you may contact Pestalto at 1-866-648-7773 or by e-mail.

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