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TRUE Festival presented in downtown Amherstburg By Jonathan Martin mherstburg’s first T E estival met with heavy winds and temperatures that dropped below freezing last Saturday, which resulted in a less-than-fabulous turnout. erhaps a couple hundred people shivered their way downtown over the course of the festival to partake in the event’s axe-throwing, whiskey tasting, maple butter sampling and dance partying. Toward the end of the night, when drag ueens isco esus and Koko Starr stepped out onto a pop-up stage, a crowd of 50 or so people bunched together to watch the performance despite a healthy sprinkling of snow. Sarah an Grinsven helped put the event together alongside her colleagues at the tourism o ce. s her son launched an axe toward a wooden target under the guidance of Windsor-based Bad xe Throwing, she braved the frigid temperature in a very 0s-looking fur coat and voluminous wig. “This festival is all about embracing peace, love and Canadiana,” she said. “Embrace the cold ” an Grinsven said that she knew T E estival’s attendance would likely be “very weather-based.” “ esterday was the coldest day of the year,” she said. “If you weren’t already signed up to partake in
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Representatives from the Fight Like Mason Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Windsor-Essex gather for a group photograph during the Kids Curing Cancer pasta dinner Saturday night at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery. Proceeds from the year’s fundraising activities will benefit the two organizations.
Kids Curing Cancer concludes fundraising year with annual pasta dinner By Ron Giofu Kids Curing Cancer (KCC) presented its seventh teers and sponsors that assisted them at their events annual fundraising pasta dinner Saturday night with throughout the year. The event also featured live mutwo area charities to benefit this year. sic performed by family members and friends. The Baillargeon family – led by children Lauren, KiLauren offered a special thanks to their mother odi, erstyn and Ty – presented the event before a packed who assists them with tasks the children are not yet house at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery with the old enough to do. Fight Like Mason Foundation and the Ronald Mc“She is doing all of this while working a full-time Donald House Windsor-Essex being this year’s ben- job and driving us everywhere we need to be,” Laueficiaries. Both organizations had received proceeds ren said. in prior years with organizers wanting to donate to Christine Richer, senior manager of Ronald McDonboth this year. ald House Windsor-Essex, was very pleased the orga“Our fundraising year starts with the Amherstburg nization was thought of again this year. Baseball ay in uly,” said Lauren. “It’s very important,” said icher. “The support of Kierstyn noted that efforts continued in anuary the community helps us do what we do.” with the AMHA Hockey Day at the Libro Centre, Ronald McDonald House, which is housed locally which also involved the mherstburg dmirals r. C in Windsor Regional Hospital’s Metropolitan camhockey team. The fundraising year culminated with pus, celebrates its fourth anniversary in this area in the pasta dinner at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, May. (Continued on page 4) with the Baillargeon family thanking all of the volun-
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Education strikes staged last week, continue again this week By Ron Giofu Barring a settlement with the Province of Ontario, there will be no school for anybody this Friday. It has been announced that on Feb. 21, elementary and secondary teachers and education workers represented by the four major education unions in Ontario “will stand up to the Ford government’s education cuts” by participating in a one-day walkout across the province. Members of the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) will all strike this Friday, with the announcement coming late last week.. According to a press release issued jointly by the four major unions representing teachers and educational support workers, this is the first time since the political protest of 1997 that teachers and education workers from ntario’s main education a liates will all be out of their classrooms on the same day. “Nearly 200,000 teachers and education workers will strike across 2 school boards, affecting nearly 5,000 schools across the province in protest of the government funding cuts to education,” the press release states. “It is clear to all four Ontario education unions and our members that the Ford government and Education Minister (Stephen) Lecce care nothing about students or educators and everything about taking money out of the publicly funded education system,” says AEFO President Rémi Sabourin. “To achieve their cuts, they have knowingly thrown students, families, educators and the system into chaos.” “We are already seeing the effects of this government’s reckless education cuts,” says OECTA President Liz Stuart. “The Ford government is reducing supports for students with special education needs and mental health issues. It is squeezing students into overcrowded classes and forcing high school students to take elearning courses. If we allow the government to implement its plan fully, thousands of teaching positions and tens of thousands of course options will be lost.” “Educators in every school board will not stay silent as the Ford government proceeds to decimate our publicly funded education system,” says ETFO President Sam Hammond. “Our unions and members helped build Ontario’s world-class education system. By not seriously addressing the issues critical to students and student learning, the Ford government has made a sham of contract talks over the last seven months.” “It is now evident that the Ford government’s agenda is entirely ideological and not at all concerned with providing quality education,” says OSSTF/FEESO President Harvey Bischof. “They are pulling resources out of the public education system and, with schemes
Teachers and educational support workers represented by the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) hit the picket lines last Tuesday and Wednesday. Strikes in Amherstburg were held in front of General Amherst High School. like mandatory e-learning, laying the groundwork for private interests to profit from our students’ education. We are heartened that so many parents are standing with us against the dismantling of Ontario’s public education system.” In response, Lecce issued the following statement: “Our focus is on keeping students in class, as they deserve better. That is why I am calling on the teachers’ union leaders to accept private mediation today and end this needless escalation. Parents are losing patience with the disruption in their lives, the inconsistency in their children’s education, and the financial impact of scrambling for childcare. That is why we have offered financial assistance through the Support for arents initiative, which has seen an immense uptake of more than 5 5,000 applications. While union leaders are organizing further disruption, our government remains focused on getting deals at the bargaining table through private mediation. We’ve made very significant moves on our position, but union leadership hasn’t moved on substantial items - like their already generous benefits packages and maintaining hiring based on seniority rather than on merit. Parents and students deserve no less.” Teachers and educational support workers represented by the EFTO were on the picket lines last
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Local tech start-up brings on-demand delivery service to Amherstburg By Ron Giofu A student-led tech start-up is bringing its online, on-demand delivery service to Amherstburg. The service, known as Deliverbae, has expanded into Amherstburg with University of Windsor students Miraj Hossain and Mehedi Hassan starting it in Windsor two years ago. They have now teamed with fellow university student Linden Crain, with the latter helping to expand the on-demand delivery service into Amherstburg. A soft launch of the service in Amherstburg was earlier this month. “We specialize in getting anything to your door on-demand,” said Hossain. The service is online at www.deliverbae.com or through a smart phone app developed by Hassan that is free to download through Apple IOS and Google Play stores. They describe their prices as comparable to well-known food delivery services, with those prices being $3. within a five-kilometre radius of where it is being delivered from. Prices increase 80 cents per kilometre after that. “There was a market gap, I noticed,” said Hossain. While food could be delivered, the founders of Deliverbae wanted a way to deliver “anything you want.” That includes anything from lip balm to shovels. The mherstburg community did not currently offer an on-demand delivery service and Crain said they have partnered with local businesses including Bulls Eye Pizza and Happier Camper, with more businesses being sought. With over 160 driver applications submitted to Deliverbae, they say they are “more than prepared to help service residents in the Amherstburg community.” A sample of Windsor-based businesses Deliverbae has partnered with include Oven 360, Schwabs & Primo’s Finest in Meat and Sausage, BB Branded, Alpha X Nutrition, The 281 Dalhousie St. Amherstburg Hoagie Market among others. Deliverbae is going to be providing a large number of businesses in Amherstburg with the opportunity to introduce delivery at their stores. st Hossain said this will ultimately drive up tra c in the economy and properson vide businesses with the
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Town looking to bring “Honeywell lands” to province’s attention By Ron Giofu Lands owned by Amherstburg Land Holdings are among the properties the town is submitting to the province under a new program to entice large manufacturing companies. The lands, simply dubbed the “Honeywell lands” during the most recent meeting of Amherstburg town council, will be among the submissions to the Ontario government under the Job Site Challenge. The Job Site Challenge is seeking suitable sites for manufacturing with the town wanting the province to reconsider the redevelopment of a brownfield site rather than a greenfield site. While land parcels 500 acres or more are the focus, Councillor Michael Prue noted the Honeywell lands could have parcels combined to make up the 500acre requirement set forth by the provincial government. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo noted there are actually seven parcels that are open to be sold, with Prue suggesting that lands across Thomas Road could also be utilized to bring the submission up to 500 acres. Prue, a member of the town’s economic development advisory committee, said if the land is chosen by the Ontario government this could lead to “development we desperately need and jobs.” The site has a deep water port, railway access, parking and a permit to take water from the Detroit River, said Prue, with DiCarlo adding there is also an energy conversion plant there as well. “I don’t know what else a developer of industrial lands would want,” said Prue. “This could bring thousands and thousands of jobs to Amherstburg.” The town is working with the Windsor-Essex Eco-
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Beautiful brick ranch located in sought after Amherstburg location. Situated on an impressive 80’ x 256’ landscaped lot (approx 0.477 acres) this home has so much to offer. Featuring 3+1 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this includes an executive size master with walk in closet and massive fully renovated ensuite bath. Inviting front entrance foyer welcomes you to this wonderful home w/ large family room with gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling, huge updated eat in kitchen w/ granite countertops, designer backsplash and high end upgraded pull out cupboards, the lower level is sure to impress with a 2nd kitchen, amazing wet bar and gas fireplace set up perfectly for entertaining friends & family. Double car attached garage & extra wide concrete driveway
Stunning waterfront home with sunset views from most rooms. Outside is your own private oasis w/heated in ground pool, jacuzzi hot tub, waterfall, tiki bar, glass railings & more. Great dock & patio space for entertaining. Beautiful landscaping surrounds the front & back. Many updates inside & out. Interior is loaded w/granite, maple hrwd & marble finishings. Bright open concept design. Kitchen leads to fully enclosed sunroom, perfect place to watch the boats. Master suite approx 900 sq ft & overlooks the river w/huge windows & skylights. Walk-in closet w/ built in organized shelving & drawers. Private steam room plus ensuite bath. Lwr lvl familyroom w/granite & maple wet bar, stone fireplace. Sunroom w/walk outs to the pool. Another bdrm & bath. Tpl car garage, sauna, balconies & more. Call John D’Alimonte, Kim Wheeler & Jayci Wigle Sales Representatives 519-736-1766
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731 RICHMOND ST. $319,900
429 PEARSON
Quality built home by Duri Construction Ltd. Very attractive 3 bedroom 2 full bath, 1900 sq ft (approx) ranch style home in beautiful Meadowview Estates, features brick & stone exterior with stylish architectural metal siding accents & open concept design. Inviting great room with custom entertainment wall, modern electric fireplace & flush tv opening along with 9’ ceilings and 10’ tray to give an open comfortable feel. Hardwood & ceramic flooring throughout. Master bedroom features walk in closet, ensuite bath and architectural ceiling. Quality built kitchen with quartz counter tops, wide patio door leading to covered raised rear concrete porch. Main floor laundry and 2 car attached garage. Full unfinished basement with 3 pc rough-in bath and the list goes on! Everything you want & more in this custom quality-built home. (note: pictures from a previously built model
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Nice size approx 1250 sq ft 3+1 bdrm ranch w/full finished bsmt & attached 2 car garage. Featues open concept foyer to lrg kitchen & liv rm w/vaulted ceilings, laminate, hrwd, crptg & ceramic tile flrg, new patio door (2019), huge fam rm w/gas fireplace downstairs also w/ workshop, lrg 4th bdrm & storage rooms. John Bondy, Sales Representative @ 519-890-1165 view photos @ www.homesbyjohnbondy.com
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Welcome to 1207 front rd n in Amherstburg. Spacious and location all in one, situated on just over 1/2 acre of land. Main lvl features, 3 bdrms, lrg kitchen and din rm, liv rm and a 4pc bath. Lower lvl completely finished with a 2nd kitchen, 3 pc bath, fam rm w/natural fireplace, rec rm, laundry and plenty of storage. Grade entrance to rear yard, concrete cement patio and a 2.5 car detached garage. This ppty is avail for registration of offers however no offers will be viewed until Monday November 4th @ 7 pm as per the request of the seller. No preemptive offers will be viewed as per sellers request. Seller has the right to refuse or accept any offer.
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2 bdrm, 2 bath waterfront full brick home located along Amherstburg’s most beautiful water way. Home has loads of character & is situated on a 77.52’ x irreg lot. Main flr features kitchen & eating area, combination living & dining rm, 2 bdrms, 1 - 4pc bath & a 2pc powder rm. Lrg windows make the magnificent unobstructed view breathless. Lower lvl with walkout can be completed to your liking to add to this great living space. Hot water gas boiler with c/air, 1 car attached garage and more. Home is being sold “As is”. Call listing agent for more info on this great property. John Pento, Sales Representative 519-736-1766 or direct 519-919-8767
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The serenity of Wheatley and the shores of Lake Erie await. This ranch bungalow is approx. 1400 sq ft providing the perfect size for retirees, first timers or empty nesters. With 3 bdrms and 2 baths, open concept family rm w/gas fireplace and mantel, dining rm, brand new kitchen, vaulted ceilings, new laminate and carpet, updated shingles, fresh paint, double garage with loads of storage, newer fag furnace and A/C (bonus newer furnace in garage is propane). All of this with a waterview of the Lake and a 5 min walk to public beach and access to neighbourhood private beach. Potential as seasonal rental, vacation property or just an escape
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30 acre farm with large multi-level home which includes separate living quarters on main floor. Originally built as mother-in-law suite. Brick & plaster construction, 2 car garage, plus 2 barns, hay loft - power to one barn. Farm is currently leased year to year basis. House shingles 4 years, geothermal heating furnace & central air, approx. 5 years, 200 a service. House built approx. 1984 great location at Lasalle and A’burg border.
This beautiful one year new 3100 sq ft custom design home, is located in most sought after pleasant valley across from cedar creek conservation naturereserve. Exquisite 2 storey with a 3rd floor “Zen room’. This custom design features 2 master bedrooms, one on main floor with private ensuite, & one on 2nd floor with private 5pc ensuite. Total, 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, all granite counter tops throughout, stunning maple kitchen with large centre island overlooking dining area & great room, with gorgeous fireplace. A butlers pantry enhances the kitchen design. High end stainless steel appliances, 9ft ceilings throughout, very spacious main floor laundry room, full lower level with family room area. All this & more situated on a approx 2.8 acre tranquil setting, with many mature trees, winding drive,detached 12x20 ft garage plus 16x31 ft sun room perfect for relaxing,overlooking pond as well as all the nature that surrounds you. This home is priced below replacement cost. A must see!
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Call John D’Alimonte, Kim Wheeler & Jayci Wigle Sales Representatives 519-736-1766
1145 FRONT
115 WALNUT
If you’re looking for a waterfront home with an incredible view then 1145 Front road is the home for you. This beautiful home sits on a large lot across from their boat dock that accompanies this property. This home features many updates including flooring, patio doors, furnace and a/c over the last 5 years. You will enjoy beautiful days outside whether its watching the freighters go by or your out back enjoying the peaceful sound of the pond. Don’t miss out on this incredible property as it won’t last long. Over sized heated garage perfect for anyone looking to use as a workshop or man cave. Give l/s a call today to set up your personal tour Please attach Schedule “B” to all offers in documents tab, deposit check made payable to LBO (586) Call Brad Bondy @ 519-736-1766
Loads of character throughout this 3+1 bedroom, 1 full 2 half bath home. Hardwood and ceramic flooring, formal dining room, eat in kitchen with updated maple cabinets, cozy living room with gas fireplace. Private sitting room off master bedroom, main floor bath with granite counter top, large family room in basement. Detached 2 car garage with heat and hydro, vacation at home with beautiful in ground salt water pool, concrete patio and more situated on a large fully fenced private lot in great family area. This ppty is avail for registration of offers however no offers will be viewed until January 29th, 2020 @ 5pm as per the request of the seller. The sellers reserve the right to accept or decline any offer.
Location! Well maintained 2 bedroom bungalow ranch with 3rd bdrm in walk-up attic. Close to Ypres and Memorial Park. This property also features an insulated 1.5 car garage with workshop, electricity and gas line. A double concrete driveway ensures plenty of parking for all your vehicles.Newer flooring,front bay window,updated bathroom,plumbing,and insulated crawlspace. Rental agreement for furnace & a/c may be assigned or equipment purchased. Agreement for solar panels must be assigned to new owner. Seller reserves the right to accept or decline any and all offers. See documents for recent updates and other relevant information.Please attach copy of schedule b found in documents to offer. Call John Hall @ 519.736.1766 or direct 226.347.8956
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2383 WELLESLEY
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192 POINTE WEST $469,900
112 LOMBARD, ESSEX COLCHESTER Priced well below replacement value and move in ready for this full brick massive ranch home with approx. 2650 square foot above grade of picturesque 120 x 158 ft lot steps from the water. Tons of space for the growing family with huge bedrooms, open concept kitchen, dining room and family room with gas fireplace and high cathedral ceilings, formal living room/den (potential for 4th bedroom if needed), all hardwood flooring throughout, and full mostly finished basement. Attached 22 x 24 foot garage with additional detached 23 x 21 foot second garage ideal for the hobbyist. Manicured grounds with concrete drive and sidewalks leading to rear concrete back deck. Vinyl windows replace (approx. 2004), roof shingles (approx. 2014), new furnace and ac (approx. 2010) and new hrv installed (2019). Original owners and meticulously cared for.
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Fabulous building lot that is 100 ft x over 390 ft deep. There is a nice water lot with this also. Build your dream home and sit by the water’s edge to watch the ships or beautiful sunsets. Call Carl for more information 519-919-2006
Location, location, location! Enjoy being surrounded by so many great amenities in this lovely south Windsor recently remodelled raised ranch. In walking distance to top rated schools & windsor mosque. This floor plan offers the opportunity for in law suite or income unit. This home features 3+1 bdrms, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, finished bsmt w/grade entrance. Nothing to do but move in & enjoy. Roof 3 yrs old, furnace 6 months old. Call Brady Thrasher, Debbie Nedin @ 519-736-1766
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THERESA FORCIER
975 FRONT RD. S.
2165 DOMINION
Located in Edgewater in the north part of Amherstburg. This oversize 117’ frontage lot by 115’ deep is located in a great established area just 1 block off the Detroit River. There is a riverfront access lot located n 90 second walk to the south of this property. This is perfect for a kayak, canoe, fishing or viewing sunsets over the Detroit River. There is also an above ground pool to the south portion and hydro easement for pole maintenance. The entire properly is grass and has a chain link fence around the perimeter. Very rarely do large in fill lots come up for sale. Get opportunity to live in a new home home and be in an established area less than 23 minutes from Windsor.
$535,000
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If you’re looking for county property with no neighbors and in a great location, look no further than 7134 Howard Avenue. This home is perfect for anyone wanting one floor living which features 3 bedrooms and 1 large full bath, a large kitchen and main floor laundry. This home has been well taken care of over the years and now its waiting for you to make it your home and put your personal touches on it. Call Brad Bondy @ 519-736-1766
Call Brad Bondy @ 519-736-1766
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Truly one of a kind 2 storey home resting in he beautiful town of historic Amherstburg. Approximately 2708 sq. Ft. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Offering plenty of living space. Large kitchen with lots of cabinets, built in oven. Hardwood, laminate and ceramic flooring throughout. Oversized garage with 2 pc bath. Large fully fenced back yard featuring 16 x 32 in-ground pool (new liner & pump 2017), sundeck w/pergola & patio perfect for entertaining. Furnace 8 yrs, a/c 2017, pool insp. 2016. Call John D’Alimonte, Kim Wheeler & Jayci Wigle Sales Representatives 519-736-1766
7134 HOWARD
An absolute beautiful waterfront property with an amazing 80 ft of frontage providing more than enough room to have all the amenities of the waterfront views, your own private boat ramp and still have yard for kids or pets. The home itself is impressive with 4 bedrooms providing their own waterviews upstairs along w/a 4 pc bath. Main has kitchen, dining, living rm w/natural fireplace, another full bath and of course the sun porch to enjoy the water caressing the reinforced breakwall. Bonus bunkie provides more storage or alternate quarters for guests. Beautifully landscaped and large deck complete this gorgeous property. Lots of parking on site and garage across the street. This home is part of Lake Erie Country Club Assoc with yearly fees of approx $588 and land across the street is leased for $40/yr. Local improvement charge of $698.86/yr in addition to the taxes for sewers until 2022. 48 hour irrevocable on all offers at the direction of the seller.
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483 LAKESIDE
An absolute treasure for this classic 4-5 bdrm Victorian home between Lasalle and Amherstburg. Numerous updates and meticulous detail is shown and is appreciated as you tour this beauty. Boasting Approx. 4000 sq ft of living space this fully restored home is a treasure and will be enjoyed by the fortunate family who wants peace and quiet and will appreciate this beauty for years to come. Sitting on approx. 1.85 acres. Simply amazing. Need 24 hours notice for all showings. Please attach Schedule “B” to all offers in documents tab, deposit check made payable to LBO (586)Seller can accept or decline any offers.
321 IRONSIDE
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336 CEDAR RIDGE
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Beautiful move-in ready bi-level home in the heart of Amherstburg. 3+1 bedrooms, 2 full baths and grand living room with floor to ceiling windows, formal dining room with hardwood flooring, updated kitchen and paint. Landscaped yard and patio door leading to 2 tiered deck. Call John D’Alimonte, Kim Wheeler & Jayci Wigle Sales Representatives 519-736-1766
524 CUMBERLAND
Serenity and country living awaits you and enjoy the many wineries close by. This gorgeous r/ranch home w/bonus rm features 5 bdrms, 3 baths, from the inviting foyer to the main floor large open concept liv rm w/cathedral ceilings and large kitchen w/island and granite counters, main flr hrdwd and ceramics, huge master bdrm w/private ensuite, finished lower lvl perfect for entertaining w/custom bar, relax and enjoy in your rear yard oasis w/heated L shaped saltwater pool, large 2.5 car garage and plenty of parking. All this on a quiet dead end street, enjoy the sweet sounds of lake erie and wildlife Call Brad Bondy @ 519-736-1766
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Skate Amherstburg hosts Deveau/ Winfield SynchroSkate 2020 event By Jonathan Martin orty-five synchronized skating teams from across ntario slid into the Libro Centre last Saturday to participate in the eveau Winfield SynchroSkate 2020 invitational competition. The skaters took to the ice to perform before a panel of udges, who visited from Toronto to deliver each team a numerical score based on a variety of criteria. The teams with the highest scores within their respective divisions received medals presented by one of the competition’s namesakes, Bert Winfield. Lynn ox is the president of Skate mherstburg, the organization that won the bid to host the event. fter buzzing about all day trying to make the event run smoothly, she got to slow down a little while Winfield handed out the awards. “Everyone seemed to perform very well out there,” she said. “There were a lot of smiling faces.” otably absent from the ice was elementary team Glencoe usion,
which dropped out the day before the competition when one of its skaters broke their ankle. “ ther than that, everything went smoothly and there were no in uries,” ox said. Winfield was pleased with the results, too, he said. s he handed out the awards, he congratulated the skaters. “I en oy it the skaters) en oy it,” he said of the event. “We try to make it as en oyable as possible.” Winfield has been in-
volved with skating since 1 5 . e said that over the decades, the sport has become “more serious,” but that there are still sparks of oy within it. e finds the younger skaters especially inspirational, he said, since it’s still ust a game for them. The eveau Winfield SynchroSkate 2020 invitational competition did have some serious awards to hand out, though.
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Amherstburg’s Michael Ruttinger (10, left) scores the game winning goal last Wednesday night in Game 1 versus Petrolia. Cody Schneider scored twice in that game for Amherstburg.
Bryce McGregor (18, white jersey) surges through a group of Petrolia players as he enters the Flyers zone last Wednesday in Game 1 of the PJHL Stobbs Division series. Amherstburg won that game 3-2 and lead the series two games to one after three games.
Admirals lead PJHL playoff series two games to one over Petrolia By Ron Giofu
The Amherstburg Admirals lead the Petrolia Flyers two games to one in the PJHL Stobbs Division quarterfinal with Games and 5 this week. Game 1 was last Wednesday night at the Libro Centre and saw mherstburg win 3-2. Cody Schneider had two goals for Amherstburg while Michael Ruttinger had the game winning goal. The shots on goal were 3-21 in favour of the dmirals. “We’re trying to win 12 Currently games. It’s the first one in accepting our journey,” said Adminew patients rals head coach Paul Borand same-day tignon after last Wednesemergencies! day’s game. Despite the win, Bortignon said he wanted to see more bodies in front of the Flyers’ net and get more chances with tra c Dr. Roy Dr. Sandra Dr. Dennis Petras Frederick Petras in front. e said they got a win on home ice, someCall for thing that was important appointment: as they were only a .500 (519) 713-8985 team at the Libro Centre during the regular season
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10-10). Game 2 was last Thursday night in etrolia and the dmirals, who were a stellar 1 -2-1-3 on the road during the 0-game regular season, came away with a 5-3 win. uttinger, Mitchell emelo, Max Clifford, ndrew Clark and Christian McBride scored in that game for mherstburg. Bortignon thought the Admirals did a good job in that game, as they umped out to a 2-0 lead and limited Petrolia’s momentum during the rest of the game when the lyers tried to come back. e added the dmirals were strong on the powerplay and they came out with a good road win. However, Bortignon said it was Petrolia who got the good road win Sunday night back at the Libro Centre as they won 2-0 in Game 3. goal on a five-on-three powerplay gave etrolia a 1-0 lead in the first period and they scored an empty net goal in the third period.
Bortignon was less than impressed with the o ciating Sunday night. “I think we got the short end of the stick on a lot of calls tonight,” he said after Sunday’s loss. The dmirals were a bit undisciplined in the first period, he believed, but thought the o cials missed a lot of calls later in the game. e said the dmirals had a good effort in the series’ third game but as for the o ciating, he said “you are not going to get their best effort every night.” That said, Bortignon added the Admirals still didn’t do a good enough ob getting tra c in front of etrolia goalie akob Knowles. Game of the series is in etrolia tonight Wednesday) and Game 5 is back in mherstburg Thursday night, both games scheduled to start at 30 p.m. If necessary, Game will be Saturday at 30 p.m. in etrolia and Game would be
Basketball season over at General Amherst High School By Ron Giofu Basketball season is in the books at General mherst igh School. The senior boys team tried to defeat the Tecumseh ista cademy ortex for the second time this season but were unable to do so, as Tecumseh Vista Academy avenged their regular season loss last Monday. The Bulldogs, who finished the regular season 3- ,
travelled to Tecumseh where they were locked in a low-scoring defensive battle. Tecumseh ista cademy ended up winning 2 -21. The General mherst unior boys team were at home last Monday night and won their first round playoff game 3 -33 over the visiting Leamington Lions. owever, the season ended two nights later for the junior boys team as they lost at L’Essor
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General Amherst’s Sam Connell (4) gets a scoring chance during her team’s 5-2 win over Holy Names last Wednesday afternoon at the Capri Pizza Recreation Complex in Windsor.
www.rivertowntimes.com McCurdy also thought the girls played well, noting they played hard against oly ames. She said they skated and moved their feet constantly and that led to a lot of good scoring chances. The Lady Gens feel good heading into the playoffs, McCurdy added. “We want to win it all,” she said. General mherst head coach an ettypiece said they played against a talented oly ames team that was forced to put a forward in net ust to keep the team going. “ oly ames has some really strong players,” he said, adding the player filling in at goalie “stands in there for her team.” ettypiece was happy with how the Lady Gens played, adding “I told the kids before the game if we get one point in this game, we’ll get home ice advantage” in the first game of the playoffs. oly ames has the ability to mount comebacks when they get down, ettypiece added, but General mherst was able to fight them off. e added starting goalie aiden Stiles played well, making key saves at various points during the hockey game. “The idea is you have to work hard for three periods,” he said. “We were able to score goals at important times of the game.” The Lady Gens had a full bench against oly ames for one of the few times this season, as only goalie Kayla enaud missed the game due to illness. The Lady Gens have been battling illness or in ury for most of the regular season.
Lady Gens win regular season Skate Amherstburg hosts event finale at Holy Names (Continued from Page 13)
By Ron Giofu The General mherst Lady Gens girls hockey team finished the WECSS “ AA” regular season on a high note last week. The Lady Gens used two goals each from Cassidy tkinson and Mikalah Wilcox and a shorthanded goal from Kira McCurdy to knock off the oly ames Knights last Wednesday afternoon at the Capri izza ecreation Complex in south Windsor. The win gave the Lady Gens a record of -1-3 on the season, good for 11 points and second place in the division. “We played really hard and had a whole bunch of chances and it showed on the scoreboard,” said tkinson. The Lady Gens skated hard, tkinson added, and used McCurdy’s goal as an example as she managed to burst into the oly ames zone while General mherst was shorthanded and bury a loose puck. tkinson’s two goals were the first two goals of the game and gave them some early confidence in the first period. tkinson added the win gives the team confidence heading into this week’s playoff action, which will likely be a home game against the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex. The Vortex was the team that handed the Lady Gens their only regular season loss back on eb. 3 at the Libro Centre.
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Lady Gens advance in WECSSAA “AA” playoffs with QF win over Tecumseh Vista Academy By Ron Giofu The General Amherst Lady Gens have moved one step closer to their goal. The Lady Gens opened the WECSSAA “AA” playoffs last Tuesday night against the Tecumseh ista cademy ortex and swept passed them by scores of 25-16, 25-18 and 25-21 to advance. General Amherst struggled against Tecumseh ista cademy in the regular season but the coaches were happy with what they saw after the playoff match. “It was a ten-times better game,” said Lady Gens head coach eff Miller. “We played a lot better than we played the last time.” ssistant coach Mary Ewer was also pleased with the game, noting “their whole mindset” has changed from what it was a few weeks ago. She said they communicated well together and had a strong outing. “They are playing as a team,” said Ewer “ ou can ust see everyone come together.” The Lady Gens didn’t get rattled by adversity, she added, pointing out they were trailing in the second set before they went on a -0 run to take the lead and win the set. Both Miller and Ewer stated the Lady Gens are gelling together better as a team and are focused on the task at hand. Their goal this season is to win WECSSAA and SWOSSAA at the “AA” level and return to S . Miller said facing Tecumseh ista cademy in the WECSS “ ” uarterfinals was likely the toughest matchup they could have and they benefitted from it as he believed it was better than having an easy matchup. The Lady Gens hosted Kingsville in the semi-finals Tuesday afternoon at p.m., after this issue of the iver Town Times went to press. The General mherst unior girls volleyball team played last Tuesday night as well in their WECSS “ ” uarterfinals. The unior Lady Gens hosted the Catholic Central Comets and came away with a convincing 25-1 , 25-11 and 25- victory. The uniors also hosted semi-final action Tuesday night, with their 5 30 p.m. match being against the erman Green Gri ns. Should both the senior and unior girls volleyball teams advanced to the finals, the seniors will play at St. Clair College Thursday at 5 5 p.m. while the uniors will play at 30 p.m., also at St. Clair College.
Brandon Salvati (16) gets a scoring chance against Belle River last week at the Libro Centre. The Bulldogs lost their final regular season game 7-1 to the Nobles. elimination playoff tournament. Should they advance past the Red Raiders, the Bulldogs would have to face the talented obles team in the first game of the tournament. That is not the position the Bulldogs were hoping to find themselves in come playoff time. “It’s our position but we put ourselves here,” said Garrett. “We’ll deal with it.” aving to face Belle iver first in the tournament will be a tough task if they don’t want to encounter a loss right out of the gate in the tournament, as Garrett said losing that game means they can’t
afford to lose another in the tournament. “It’s pretty tough to start against them in a double-elimination tournament,” he said. “Maybe we can catch lightning in a bottle and beat these guys.” There will be at least one week between the loss to Belle iver and the playoff game with Essex and Garrett believes that it will do the Bulldogs some good. e wants to make the players feel good about themselves and want to come to the rink and that time away from game action could prove beneficial.
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The General Amherst Bulldogs are not entering the WECSSAA “AA” playoffs in the fashion they wanted. The Bulldogs finished the 201 -20 WECSS regular season with a -5 record after losing -1 to the visiting first-place Belle iver obles last Tuesday afternoon at the Libro Centre. The obles built a -0 advantage after two periods en route to the victory. Carter rieur scored the only goal for General Amherst in the third period. “Terrible, ust terrible,” said Bulldogs head coach Pat Garrett after the game. “What a terrible time to go into a slump) like we have.” Garrett believed the players are worrying about too many things on the ice, including things they cannot control. e added that, unlike before the exam break, they can’t get the offense going. The Bulldogs have been outscored 12-1 in the two games after returning from the exam break. “We’re not playing well. We can’t get the offense going,” said Garrett. “We couldn’t do anything wrong prior to the exam break) and now we can’t do anything right.” The Bulldogs will now likely have to host Essex in a one-game elimination playoff matchup this week before entering the two-day, double-
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