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“Walk for Justice” takes to the streets By Ron Giofu
The swastika symbol may be gone from an Amherstburg backyard, but fight for justice and equality lives on. Over 100 people took to the streets of Amherstburg Sunday afternoon for a “Walk for Justice,” with the idea for the march stemming from the events of the previous weekend when protesters peacefully gathered in front of a local home due to the symbol being cut into the backyard grass. That symbol has been removed and the homeowner
apologized. Participants in the “Walk for Justice” march held last Sunday also were upset over the removal of the phrase “Black Lives Matter” from a sidewalk, though it was later re-written there and was still on the sidewalk as of Sunday’s protest. Derrick Hurst, an organizer of the march, said the event was an extension of the previous weekend. He didn’t want their cause to be forgotten and wanted to keep spreading the message. “We are here for justice, equality and peace,” said Derrick.
Derrick said Amherstburg is too rich in Black history and added that he and the marchers wanted to let the community know that “ignorance will not be tolerated anywhere.” Whether or not similar marches will be held in the future, Derrick noted that it depends on what happens in the community. “If that type of thing (that happened the weekend of June 5-7) happens regularly, then this type of thing will happen regularly,” he said.
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The “Walk for Justice” heads down Sandwich St. S. near the Amherstburg Municipal Building last Sunday afternoon. Over 100 people walked in an effort to promote equality, justice and peace and the walk drew people from all over Windsor-Essex County. Continued from Page 1 People from around Windsor-Essex County were in Amherstburg for the march, which started at Russell Renaud Hill on Richmond St. and headed to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, past the Amherstburg Municipal Building and down other downtown streets. Derrick said he started the march through a posting on social media and it grew from there. “This is just putting ignorance on notice,” he said. “We have a community that will stand up and we’re not going to tolerate it.” Derrick told the group assembled prior to the march that while there are monuments to those who died in times of war, they won’t mean as much in a society that tolerates intolerance. “If we allow that type of thing to happen, those people would have died in vain,” he said. Examples of racism aren’t just in the United States or elsewhere, he added,
“we know it’s right here.” Larry Hurst told the group of marchers in front of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum that he was pleased with the show of support. “It puts strength in our veins,” he said. Larry said “for so long, this has been a good town, but it has been under the umbrella of racism.” He recalled having to read inappropriate books while in school and being laughed at by classmates, which led to fighting them regularly. He added he was assured by Mayor Aldo DiCarlo that having “Black Lives Matter” removed won’t happen again. People have to stand up for what they believe in, Larry Hurst added, and that there has to be consequences when something is wrong including legal penalties. “Any time you find something wrong in town, get in touch with someone,” he said. “We don’t have to stop protesting. We are going to protest until we get change.”
Participants in the Walk for Justice head north on Sandwich St. S. Sunday afternoon. The march was in response to events that happened in Amherstburg the previous weekend.
Peaceful demonstrators gather at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum where they heard words of support and inspiration from fellow marcher Larry Hurst. The Walk for Justice started at the Russell Renaud Hill on the north end of Centennial Park, wound its way to the museum, past town hall and through downtown streets.
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Windsor police release video, photos regarding arson investigation By Ron Giofu
The Windsor Police Services – Amherstburg Detachment continues to investigate an arson at a business at 365 Sandwich St. S. and have released surveillance video and photos of the alleged suspects. Windsor police released the video and the photos last Wednesday afternoon and the arson unit is seeking any information in relation to the incident. There are two suspects seen in the photos and video released by Windsor police. In the video, it appears to show a window being
smashed out of the building, what looks to be an accelerant poured onto the counter and floor and the accelerant being ignited. The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment responded to the call at approximately 11:50 p.m. May 24. The Amherstburg Fire Department extinguished the blaze. Windsor police’s forensic identification unit attended and processed the scene and the arson unit continues to actively investigate it. Amherstburg fire chief Bruce Montone said the damage estimate on the building was approximately $200,000. Through investigation, Windsor police
state video surveillance was obtained. It can be viewed on the Windsor Police Service’s YouTube channel. It is entitled “Arson Case 45680.” The direct link to the video is https://youtu.be/y6z0d7IqBcQ. The Windsor Police Service is asking the public to view the still photos of the
suspects and suspect vehicle, described as a dark coloured sedan. Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. catchcrooks.com.
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The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment have released three still photos of the suspects alleged to be involved in the May 24 fire at a business in the 300 block of Sandwich St. S. The first two photos show the alleged suspects while the third shows their vehicle leaving the scene. A surveillance video is also available to be viewed on Windsor police’s YouTube site.
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do not live in a perfect world so will that mean some sacrifices may be involved? Yes, probably so.” The transition team, following Diocesan criteria, proposed: “AmherstburgHarrow Catholic Family of Parishes”, and Bishop Fabbro has approved the new name. The individual parish names will not change. Parish affiliation are still with whatever parish a person is registered in. Canon Law (Church Law), only permits a priest to celebrate one community Mass per day. There will be a 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Thursday Mass in Harrow and a 9 a.m. Wednesday and at 9 a.m. Mass Friday in Amherstburg with Sunday Masses being at 9 a.m. in Harrow and 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday in Amherstburg. Most parish requests can be done via computer, over the phone, or parishioners can come to the Amherstburg office. Fr. Matt will have office hours (by appointment) in Harrow every Thursday for people who wish to see him there. All other appointments during the rest of the week will be in Amherstburg. As well, every Sunday in Harrow, somebody from the parish office will be present before/ after Mass to answer any “parish office questions”, schedule Mass intentions, arrange for sacramental certificates to make it easier to deal with such issues. Otherwise, these matters can be handled in the Amherstburg office during office hours Tuesday—Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. All donations people offer to the church will go to the church where they are registered, regardless of which church location. Any donations not in an envelope, i.e. loose money, will go to wherever the money is collected from. Anyone involved in a ministry, especially a liturgical ministry (lector, Eucharistic Minister, etc.), will be encouraged to offer that ministry in whatever church they attend, the team noted. People are encouraged to check out the new Family website www.ahcfop .ca or the new Family Facebook page Amherstburg-Harrow Catholic Family of Parishes to find out the latest information about the COVID-19 crisis and news about the new Family of Parishes. People can also contact St. John the Baptist Church at 519-736-5418.
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Making the best of being “stuck at home” By Ron Giofu Community Living Essex County supports over 700 people with intellectual disabilities and the people supported and their families are trying to make the best of it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to CLEC supporting very vulnerable individuals, there are a number of restrictions that staff and people supported have to abide by over and above what others are experiencing, including limiting trips out of the house to the basics and not being able to have visits from family and friends. For Robert Parker, he has had to get used to a whole new routine. Parker receives regular supports at Channel Resource Centre, which is the Bathurst St. facility where day supports are offered by Community Living Essex County. Now that he can’t go there due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he has to stay at his Amherstburg home and do his work there. “I’ve been doing a lot of paperwork instead of doing it at Channel,” said Parker on a Zoom interview. “That’s what I do at work Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.” The paperwork consists of Parker and a few of his friends shredding documents. In order to help Parker adapt to his new routine, his support worker Kim Lamont brought the shredder home from Channel so he can do his work from home. “The first month was really hard,” said Lamont, noting Parker asked daily about going back to Channel. While Parker still asks now and then, the fact he is able to resume his regular routine has been helpful for him. Lamont said Parker is also very cognizant of important dates such as birthdays with Parker noting he has some family members who are celebrating birthdays soon or have already seen them go by. He is still able to communicate as he sends cards, photos and messages to loved ones. “He likes consistency in his life,” said Lamont. “He likes dates and being
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Waterfront plaza plans for former Duffy’s site clears a hurdle By Ron Giofu The proposed waterfront plaza for the former Duffy’s site appears to have cleared another hurdle. As part of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks dealt with concerns brought forward by residents of the area with their findings coming forward as part of the June 8 Amherstburg town council agenda. Concerns raised included that noise from the amphitheater was not considered during the class environmental process. There was also concern regarding potential noise and vibration impacts to the surrounding community and businesses as a result of the proposed amphitheatre. According to a review by the office of Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Jeff Yurek, “(t)he Town did not complete a noise assessment for the proposed amphitheatre during the preparation of this Class Environmental Assessment. The reason a noise assessment was not completed is because the specific size and details of the amphitheatre have not been fully established. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment provides an overview of environmental factors that should be considered by proponents when reviewing existing and future conditions (including noise and vibration).” Yurek added: “It does not require the completion of a noise assessment for all projects. It is the proponent’s responsibility to determine the need for a noise assessment for its project. As a result of the concerns raised in the Part II Order request, the Town committed to completing a noise and vibration study as part of the project design for the amphitheatre. The Town will use
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Town to draft proclamation or statement affirming Amherstburg is welcome to all By Ron Giofu The Town of Amherstburg will be drafting an official statement and/or a proclamation to affirm the town is open and welcoming to all. The proclamation or statement is expected to be ready by the June 22 meeting and was suggested at the June 8 meeting by Councillor Michael Prue. That was on the heels of multiple days of protests outside a local home after what appeared to be a swastika was cut into the home’s backyard. That resident has since removed the symbol and apologized for it with the homeowner stating it was intended as a symbol of peace and love. “As we’re all worried about COVID19, there’s another very large issue that is taking place around the world today and especially in Canada on Black Lives Matter,” noted Prue. “Amherstburg is the home of the nexus or the end of the Underground Railroad and so many
municipalities across the province are making a statement. Is it possible if not today, at least at the next meeting for the mayor to do a proclamation or something to show the town of Amherstburg is in support of equality and opportunity for people of all races?” Mayor Aldo DiCarlo stated he spent a lot of time the previous weekend dealing with the matter and believes “something like that would be very appropriate and very timely. “I agree with you 100 per cent,” he told Prue. “It was something I was going to look into as well anyway.” DiCarlo added: “You can be sure we will put that together. I mentioned it quite a few times but I think an official proclamation is exactly what we need at this time.” “I think the town will thank you given the events of this week,” Prue added during the June 8 virtual Amherstburg town council meeting.
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The town has received an update on the waterfront plaza planned for the Duffy’s site. Concerns over noise and vibration were considered by the Ontario government and the province has ruled the town can proceed. the completion of the environmental assessment. Now we can continue to move forward and we’re trying to wrap that up,” Miceli told town council at the virtual town council meeting. “What is ‘wrap that up’?” asked Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche. “Is that moving to the design phase or is there another step in completing the EA?” Miceli said the environmental review is being completed and that “will dictate what measures we will have to take in
the detailed design. (The province) has not completed that as of yet. We had conversations with them last week and they are nearing completion of that.” The CAO added that if the complaints had resulted in issues the town would have had to consider, “they would have ordered that in the environmental assessment. They did not so basically whatever comes out of our original submission is what we’re going to have to design to.”
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New officer in charge takes over at Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment By Ron Giofu There is a new officer in charge at the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment. Staff Sgt. Lisa Cheney began her new duties in Amherstburg June 8. She takes over from Dave DeLuca, who was promoted from staff sergeant to inspector and now will oversee the patrol services division in Windsor. The quick transition to Amherstburg – Cheney was only notified June 2 of her transfer – is something that she says is going well thus far. “I love it,” said Cheney. “I’ve had the warmest of welcomes to the community so far.” Cheney comes to Amherstburg with 25 years of policing experience. She has served in Windsor police’s surveillance unit, was on the drug squad including when she was promoted to sergeant and has been in the patrol division as well, including running a platoon after being promoted to staff sergeant in 2017. Being named the officer in charge of the Amherstburg Detachment is a new challenge for her but it’s one that Cheney indicated she is looking forward to. She attended her first-ever council meeting, the virtual Amherstburg town council meeting held June 8, and is familiarizing herself with the officers and the community as a whole. She hopes to meet with all officers and RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU discuss their career goals and aspirations. “I also feel very fortunate to be asked to come The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment out here,” said Cheney, a Kingsville resident who has a new officer in charge. Staff Sgt. Lisa Cheney began has lived in Amherstburg in the past. her new duties June 8 and takes over from Inspector Dave The Amherstburg Detachment as 30 police DeLuca. The latter was promoted from staff sergeant and officers and three civilian members and Cheney
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MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/Windsor-Essex helps out Erie Shores HealthCare By Ron Giofu
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A group of socially distanced members of the MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/Windsor-Essex County group gathered last Friday morning in front of Rose Cottage Quilt Shoppe where a donation of 1,000 masks was made to Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington. Director of communications Arms Bumanlag accepted the donation on behalf of the hospital. 100-120 people daily coming through its COVID-19 assessment centres and said the masks will be used for those who come in without one at the assessment centre in the hospital. Just because restrictions are starting to ease and people are able to get out more doesn’t mean the COVID-19 pandemic is over, Bumanlag pointed out, and masks are still needed in area hospitals. He noted Erie Shores HealthCare put out a call and were “blessed” to be able to establish a community partnership with MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/ Windsor-Essex. “We got a phone call from the group and they said, ‘we are on it’,” said Bumanlag. When ESHC is able to allow visitors, the masks will be also used for them. “Amherstburg, being my hometown, this makes me feel good,” he added. “Our patients say thank you as well.” Cheryl Barber, who owns Rose Cottage Quilt Shoppe, said they hope to have volunteers come to the store during the evening to help mass produce more masks. The number of people and the frequency of when the volunteers come out will depend on need and availability, she noted. “I’m open to having as many nights as we need,” said Barber. “We’ve been glad to help out. This has been a good partnership.”
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Two more local events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic By Ron Giofu
More local events have been wiped off of the calendar thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy show and Art by the River were cancelled for 2020 with the decisions being made by the respective organizers over the past week. The Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy show was to have been held July 26 but the organizing committee, led by Scott Elliott and Steve Maluske, posted a letter to the show’s website and social media feeds last Monday advising of the cancellation. “The current fears and concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic has presented potential health and safety concerns,” the letter stated. “For these reasons, in order to protect the safety of our participants and volunteers, this year’s event will unfortunately be cancelled.” The letter added that organizers appreciate the support and commitment of the community over the years and “we very much look forward to resuming the Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy Show on Sunday, July 25, 2021.” “In the interim, we offer our best wishes to all who have been affected by this pandemic, and hope for a quick return to normalcy for everyone,” the letter concludes. The board of the Fort Malden Guild
of Arts & Crafts, the group that runs the Gibson Gallery, announced the cancellation of Art by the River Friday morning in an e-mail sent out by office administrator Bonnie Deslippe. “For 53 years, Art by the River has gathered the best artists, artisans and musicians each August in celebration of the arts. This end of summer tradition, on the beautiful grounds of Fort Malden NHSC, is the principle fundraiser for the Gibson Gallery and has withstood heat waves, yellow jackets and near tornados,” the press release read. “Although the Art by the River committee had tried to remain hopeful this year, it has become increasing apparent that a festival of this size cannot be staged during a pandemic without putting the exhibitors, patrons and volunteers at risk. It is with deep regret that the board of directors of the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts wish to advise that Art by the River 2020 is officially cancelled.” The Gibson Gallery encourages the public to visit the Gibson Gallery when it can re-open, touting the fact its gallery gift shoppe features many of the local artists and artisans featured at Art by the River as does the Gibson Gallery Holiday Shoppe, which is scheduled to run Nov. 26-Dec. 13. The planning of Art by the River 2021 is underway and that is to be held the weekend of August 28-29, 2021.
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Local goalie earns two awards from his AHL club By Ron Giofu A local goalie keeps earning awards as he moves up the ranks in hockey. Michael DiPietro, now a goalie for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL), captured a pair of team awards following his first season there. The 21-year-old DiPietro earned the Dave Armstrong Award, which goes to the “class guy selected by staff.” He also was named the recipient of the Bill Horton Award, which is awarded annually by the Comets to the “player with the most heart.” “It’s very nice and very humbling to get these awards,” said DiPietro. DiPietro said he works hard every day not to win awards, but for the love of the game. He said he wants a long NHL career and “you’ve got to put the work in” to achieve that. He added being recognized as a “class guy” is important to him as while he tries to be a “jokester,” he also is serious when he has to be and does what he can to help his team win. Stating he was blessed to have a smooth transition to professional hockey, DiPietro said he had his ups and downs during the 2019-20 season. He had 11 straight starts at one point and was happy the coaches showed so much trust in him. He was also more comfortable when he was called up to the NHL at points during the year. “I found that my game really progressed over the course of the year,” he said. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the AHL season and DiPietro said that is “very frustrating” as most seasons end either with a championship or a loss with a more defined sense of closure. “To end it in this way was sort of
weird. There was no ending,” he said. “It’s a season of ‘what if’s’.” DiPietro is trying to train as best he can in the unusual conditions, including speaking with his coaches virtually and going over how he can improve. He said one positive out of the pandemic is that he has been able to spend more time at home with his family, as he said he’s had the most uninterrupted time with his family as he has had in the last five years. He added he is helping his father with home improvement projects and working out at home. “It’s something I can really, truly appreciate,” he said. DiPietro noted “everyone is in the same boat” with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic but he is hoping everyone is staying safe during the pandemic. “This will eventually pass and hopefully everything comes out greener on the other side,” he said. The Utica Comets are the top farm team of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks. DiPietro was selected by the Canucks in the third round, 64th overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. In 36 games with the Comets in the 2019-20 AHL season, DiPietro had 21 wins, 11 losses and two ties with a goals against average (GAA) of 2.79. His save percentage was 0.908. He also had eight minutes of playing time with the Canucks over the past season, which was the second time he appeared in an NHL game -the first being during the 2018-19 NHL season.
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Hot off the heels of a highly successful May 16th Miracle in Chatham-Kent, Windsor-Essex County is gearing up for a massive food drive of its own. The June 27th Miracle will bring a much-needed influx of non-perishables to food banks across Windsor and Essex County. The region-wide food drive is being run in collaboration with the Windsor-Essex County Food Bank and the Goodfellows and people are asked to place at least one non-perishable food item on their front doorstep by 12 p.m. that Saturday and “an army of volunteers” will come and pick them up. The committee has put together a group with a cross section of people across the county and they are looking for numerous volunteers. They are also looking for food donations on Saturday, June 27. “We are asking every resident in Essex County to put one non-perishable on their front step by noon on June 27,” said spokesperson Josh Lane. As happened in Chatham-Kent last month, an army of volunteers will walk the streets across Windsor-Essex County and collect the donations. They will be brought back to a central area within
each municipality, where everything will be organized and counted. All donations stay within the community where they are collected. The reason behind the Miracle is because the COVID-19 pandemic has created a shortage of volunteers and donations, leaving a portion of the area’s population in a vulnerable position. “There are over 30,000 visits to food banks in Windsor Essex right now,” said Tracey Bailey, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Support Centre of Essex County, and member of the organizing committee of the June 27th Miracle. “In the city and county, the need has almost doubled. People are struggling. We are learning through COVID. We are learning that people are not just in need now, they were already in need.” The Chatham-Kent food drive set an unofficial world record for food collected in a 24-hour period, with 678,200 pounds of food. The Windsor-Essex County group is hoping to surpass that, but they need volunteers to make it happen. It’s estimated it may take between 5000 and 10,000 volunteers to pull it off. Adam Lally, another member
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Stella Maris School graduates parade through Amherstburg By Ron Giofu Despite not being able to attend their graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Class of 2020 at Stella Maris School celebrated anyway. Parents of the 53 graduates paraded their children through Amherstburg Saturday afternoon with the parade starting at the bus layby at General Amherst High School, winding its way through the downtown core of town before going back to Stella Maris. When the parade went by the elementary school, the staff was on hand to greet them and cheer the graduates on.
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Amherstburg Freedom Museum helps out Food & Fellowship Mission By Ron Giofu
The Amherstburg Freedom Museum has decided to help with a local charitable organization in town. The museum made a $350 donation to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission last Friday, with vice president Barbara Porter, director Sheneese Johnson and curator Mary-Katherine Whelan making the presentation to president Tim McAllister. Whelan explained the museum board wanted to give back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Even though the museum is closed, it was important for the museum to give back,” said Whelan. Porter said board members decided a few weeks ago to do something and each made donations, which totalled $350. “The food mission needs help,” she explained. Porter echoed Whelan in stating the Amherstburg Freedom Museum wants
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