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ACF announces new round of funding

By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF) has announced a new round of projects and successful completion of two others.

The ACF held the fourth in its “Thought Leaders” series last Thursday night and used the occasion to announce how its next round of fundraising projects will be decided upon as well as to celebrate the completion of two of its projects that were announced during the first wave of pro ects.

Richard Peddie, president of the ACF, said the revamped foundation relaunched in its current form eight months ago and has completed three of its first four fundraising targets. One of those – the upgrades to Beaudoin Park in River Canard – was already completed thanks to additional funding from the Amherstburg Accessibility Committee and the Rotary Club of Amherstburg but two more were announced last week.

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s “Freedom Achievers” program, which features a high profile speaker series and a mentorship program – was completed as all $39,000 was raised while the Carnegie Library Refresh achieved its $ 0,000 fundraising target.

The latter includes upgrades to technology, seating, murals and other upgrades.

“We’re looking at a great start to 2020,” said Peddie.

Amherstburg Freedom Museum president Monty Logan said the museum was happy their target has been reached.

“We’re very excited our goal has been accomplished,” he said.

Logan touted the high profile speaker series has al-

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One of the milestones reached by the Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF) was the $40,000 target for the Citizens of Carnegie library refresh. From left: Essex County Library CEO/head librarian Robin Greenall, Citizens for Carnegie representatives Shannon Bailey and Cindy Lemieux and Essex County Library Board chair Nelson Santos. ready seen Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey crowd at the Libro Centre during last Thursday night’s come to Amherstburg with the next speaker sched- meeting.

The latest round of fundraising will focus on nonuled to be author Hadiya Roderique. Roderique, author of “Black on Bay Street,” will discuss “Freedom profit groups in Amherstburg. Entitled the “Believe in the 21st Century” March 28 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Amherstburg” initiative, the ACF will fund up to $7,500 per organization to those who apply and get at the museum.

Shannon Bailey, who helped lead the Citizens for accepted. Applications were distributed last Thursday Carnegie, said they will continue to put any further night and are also available through the foundation’s donated funds towards the refresh. There is an ongo- website at www.amherstburgfoundation.org.

Administrative director Lori Wightman stated the ing readathon underway to raise money for Amherstburg’s Carnegie Library, with pledge forms available idea to help fund community organizations stems at the library, and Naples Pizza also donated ten per from her attendance at Amherstburg budget deliberations late last year. She recalled community groups cent of its sales from March 2 to the initiative.

Bailey added Essex County Library CEO Robin coming before town council looking for money and Greenall and board chair Nelson Santos were also brought her idea to the ACF board of directors, noting the community groups and museums are working to very supportive of the refresh pro ect.

“Much appreciation to everyone here because you make the town a better place for all ages. helped us cross the finish line,” Bailey told the large (Continued on page 4)

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Readathon to help Citizens for Carnegie

Town council to give province support for cannabis cafes, special occasion permits

Community Readathon Fundraiser to bring in additional dollars for the Amherstburg library refresh. Though it was announced at the March 5 ACF event that Citizens for Carnegie had reached their $40,000 fundraising goal, committee member Shannon Bailey told the group any additional funds would still be put towards the library refresh.

Included in the refresh

By Ron Giofu

Despite the fact the Citizens for Carnegie reached their fundraising goal through the Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF), the committee members are working with the Essex County Library to hold another fundraiser.

The Citizens for Carnegie and the Essex County Library are co-sponsoring the Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu

Genevieve Brennan enjoys some pizza at the library. is updated technology such as new computers, new seating areas, artwork and new books for the 106-year-old building.

Lori Wightman, administrative director with the ACF, said the readathon opened March 1 and runs through April 1. They also worked with Naples Pizza last Monday as the local pizzeria donated ten per cent of its sales from the day to the library refresh initiative.

“Participants can collect pledges and then those who place the highest in the three different age categories will win prizes,” said Wightman.

Prizes are baskets of items from local businesses, she noted.

Age groups are children 6-11 years of age, youth 12-18 years of age and adults 19-and-over.

Pledge forms are available at the Amherstburg library.

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Amherstburg town council is giving its support for cannabis cafes and special occasion permits and will let the Province of Ontario know that.

Town council deferred the issue from its Feb. 24 meeting, but with the deadline to provide feedback looming, the matter reappeared on the council agenda this past Monday night. According to the submission, “the Town of Amherstburg supports cannabis consumption lounges and Cannabis Special Occasion Permits with municipal government discretion to allow these in their communities, local zoning and licensing powers to ensure appropriate locations and community responsiveness. SOPs for cannabis should be regulated in a similar manner as alcohol.”

Councillor Don McArthur supported the measure, as he has from the beginning, but agreed with colleagues that alcohol and cannabis not be sold in the same place. However, when it came to special occasion permits, he suggested they could be allowed in the same place using examples of beer tents and cannabis tents.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche indicated there may be instances where people go and purchase alcohol, go out and smoke or ingest cannabis, then return to buying alcohol so suggested the town recommend not having them sold within the four walls of an establishment and not sell them in combination.

CAO John Miceli said in reading about the regulations being proposed, he is confident processes will be put in place by the province that everything is done in a safe manner.

Councillor Peter Courtney said he would support the town’s position going forward, but acknowledged he was the “lone wolf” as it pertained to the issue.

He was the one who wanted more information and feedback on the matter but noted Monday night that cannabis is legal and the liability is not on municipalities.

Courtney also noted he wants to raise the concerns of residents he is speaking with who are concerned about the town’s image, but McArthur pointed out the Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society recently featured the growing of cannabis as the subject of one of its meetings.

Courtney added after the meeting he is at peace with council’s decision “because I respect democracy.” He said the “ball is already rolling” but wanted information on what stipulations are going to be put in place by the upper levels of government.

“It is what it is but I wanted to address concerns residents have,” he said.

Courtney added he hopes the province rolls this out “in a responsible way”

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but noted governments have “dropped the ball” with how the cannabis roll-out has taken place.

The town’s submission to the province also states “the Town of Amherstburg recognizes that the provincial government is committed to meeting with key groups including industry representatives, public health and safety organizations, education stakeholders and Indigenous representatives, to ensure their expertise and advice help to inform next steps and identify any risks associated with consumption establishments and SOPs” but “it is important that municipal government be provided discretion to allow these in their communities, and be provided local zoning and licensing powers to ensure appropriate locations and community responsiveness.”

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Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards coming March 27 The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) will be hosting its 15th annual Business Excellence Awards at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery March 27.

By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) will be holding its annual Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) later this month.

The BEA’s will have a few new twists to it this year, as there is a new venue, new awards and an additional finalist in each category. ACOC president Nika Laurin said “we’re excited” by the revamp of the ceremony this year. The 2020 BEAs will be presented March 27 at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery.

“The menu is incredible,” she said. “It’s going to be really nice.”

The Chamber felt it was “time for a change” and they are moving to a larger venue.

“On behalf of the Amherstburg Chamber Board, we would like to thank our Amherstburg community for their votes and to extend our congratulations to all of this years’ finalists- what an incredible honour for all of the nominees ” said Laurin. “We are very much looking forward to spending the evening celebrating the achievements of our business community and excited about the future of this wonderful community.

Amherstburg is most certainly the place to be ” Doors open at 5 30 p.m. that night and dinner will be at 6 30 p.m. Noah Tepperman will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $65 and available at www.amherstburgchamber.org.

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The recipient business executes best practices in all areas of their operation to ensure maximization of their capabilities and capacity. The recipient business demonstrates a commitment to the ongoing education, skills development or professional accreditation of its employees) - Ann Marie Favot- Libro Credit nion, Norbert Bolger- NorBuilt Construction, Ken Thrasher- Thrasher Sales & Leasing, Dr. Beth Cozens - Fort Malden Animal Hospital

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(Continued from Page 1) “It all comes back around to belief,” said Wightman. “The foundation wants to make Amherstburg even better. (The community groups and notfor-profits) are the people we should be working with.”

Wightman said if applications fit within the ACF’s values of healthy, inspiring and inclusive, they will be eligible for online voting, which will last from April 1 to May 29.

Donations will be awarded through online, community voting as well as voting by the ACF board. Winners will be announced at the ACF event planned for June.

ACF vice president Chris Gibb stated community and service groups are the “icing on the cake” in Amherstburg and they are helping to fund this year’s initiative through “community builders” that each donated $1,000. A total of 27 individuals, couples and businesses have stepped up so far including Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche; Jeff and Tammy Ostrow, Bob Luckino; Ryan Deslippe; John D’Alimonte, Kim Wheeler and Jayci Wigle; Eric and April Farron; Dominic Amicone; Fiona Coughlin; Mayor Aldo DiCarlo and his wife Laura; Sean and Karrie Maine; Meg and Loris Boschin; CAO John Miceli; Dave Cowlin, Ron Deneau; John and Melissa Tregaskiss; Mike and Tina Girard; Kirsten Kurzuk; Luigi DiPierdomenico and Beth Preston; Councillor Marc Renaud; Michael and Nancy Greenaway; Robert James and the Anderson Family; Dr. Sean Sinasac; the law firm of Hogarth, Hermiston, Severs and Peter and Laura Dobrich.

Gibb added that donations of any size are appreciated.

“This is a community that works together,” he said. “If you donate $50 or $5, it all works together.”

“One-hundred per cent of the money goes back into the community,” added Peddie.

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“Thought Leaders” series continues with how-to guide on building municipalities

By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF) presented its fourth night in its “Thought Leaders” series last week with the guest speaker giving tips to municipal leaders how they can grow their municipalities.

The ACF welcomed Jason Thorne to the Libro Centre, with Thorne being the general manager of planning and economic development for the City of Hamilton. Thorne’s talk was entitled “A How-To Guide to Community Building in Smaller and Mid-Sized Cities” and drew municipal leaders and the general public not only from Amherstburg, but from surrounding municipalities as well. The majority of Amherstburg town council were among the large crowd at the event as were other area mayors including Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos and Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald.

It was touted that previous “Thought Leaders” speakers spoke about what could be done, with Thorne giving tips on how to do it successfully. Thorne noted that he wasn’t offering recommendations, but was telling people what worked in Hamilton. He highlighted media reports about Hamilton, which included The Globe & Mail and New York Times, adding “to see this kind of interest and excitement is just fantastic.”

That city’s success didn’t come in one fell swoop, he stated, but was “the culmative effect” of doing the little things properly. That includes municipal departments and the citizens working together.

“We don’t have the luxury to work in silos,” said Thorne. “We need to get everyone on the same page.”

One of the topics was “kinder, gentler” bylaw enforcement, noting Hamilton traded in its police-like uniforms for its bylaw o cers and replaced them with golf shirts so that they were more relatable.

Thorne said he and staff would also go to lunch at new businesses to understand what worked and what didn’t in the city’s systems and processes so that they could further help new businesses going forward. He added that “co-creators” need the room to do their jobs and sometimes the municipality has to “get out of the way” and let them do their thing, noting some events in Hamilton may not be doing everything by the book but bylaw o cers are sent elsewhere those nights to let the event thrive.

“You have to give co-creators the space to co-create,” he said.

As it pertains to an art crawl in Hamilton, Thorne remarked the city “did nothing. We let it happen.”

Other ideas that Thorne pointed out were “urban intervention,” where special event permits could be applied for to allow people to use public spaces to be

Jason Thorne, general manager of planning and economic development for the City of Hamilton, was the guest speaker at the Amherstburg Community Foundation’s fourth “Thought Leaders” series last Thursday night. Thorne gave 40 tips of what he and his team did in Hamilton with the hopes it might generate ideas in Amherstburg. creative. A legal gra ti wall was also created in Hamilton to allow people to express their art. Thorne also pointed out ideas like allowing street encroachments for owers, awnings and signage and to try and “decomplexify things a bit.”

Hamilton has also has concurrent reviews in its streamlined planning process for developments, reducing the amount of time developers have to wait to get started on their projects.

“All of this is about simplifying your processes,” he said.

Thorne noted Hamilton simplified the zoning processes for retail and nd restaurants and also allowed more food trucks.

The latter has led to more “bricks and mortar” restaurants as food trucks have become traditional restaurants instead.

Parking regulations were relaxed as well.

“We were putting in unnecessary barriers preventing the businesses from being successful,” said Thorne.

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“infrastructure,” Thorne continued, and cited examples Hamilton has used as “creative industry zoning,” highlighting the city’s music scene including helping churches double as concert halls, allowing buskers and music on patios and creating “musician loading zones” so performers could park their vehicles to load and unload equipment as they needed.

“It showed we are listening and are trying to do something,” said Thorne.

As it pertained to music on patios, Thorne drew applause when he noted Hamilton has asked those who are concerned over noise volume be the ones to bear the expense of noise testing.

Thorne also said Hamilton has tried to “reanimate public spaces” by allowing on-street patios and having groups naturalize or beautify boulevards. He pointed out Hamilton’s vacant building registry to prevent buildings from falling into disrepair, heritage and brownfield remediation grants and having design competitions to generate ideas on how to redevelop areas.

“Every city of every size builds something,” said Thorne. “There are opportunities to lead by example.”

Thorne acknowledged that every municipality has a budget but believed a lot of what he did in Hamilton didn’t cost a lot of money and made an impact.

“Nothing I’ve presented is at all radical,” he said.

“Nothing I’ve presented is particularly expensive.

Nothing I’ve presented is particularly innovative.”

Thorne urged people to be open to risks and be willing to accept failure as “that is the nature of city building.”

Councillor Patricia Simone thanked Thorne, stating he brought ideas which will allow local leaders to generate ideas of their own and spark conversation about moving Amherstburg forward into the future.

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Town council forges ahead with environmental advisory committee

By Ron Giofu

The Town of Amherstburg is moving forward with the establishment of an environmental advisory committee.

Town council voted to go ahead with the new committee despite a recommendation from administration not to do so and, instead, amend the mandates of the parks and recreation, economic advisory, mayor’s youth advisory, seniors advisory, heritage and accessibility advisory committees to include an environmental component. Council will advertise for five citizens to oin the committee with those citizens to have an environmental and ecological interest and one of those persons will be under the age of 25.

Clerk Paula Parker noted in her report to town council that the former Amherstburg Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) from 2007-13, was dissolved upon recommendation of the town planner at that time as “the committee found it di cult to set an agenda without duplicating efforts of regional bodies, or that it did not con ict with the mandate of those other bodies.”

The report outlined a series of organizations and bodies that give the town “guidance and support on environmental matters” such as ERCA, the WindsorEssex County Environment Committee (WECEC), the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Parks Canada.

“Additionally, there are numerous organizations and groups which monitor, report, advocate, plan and assist in the research and rehabilitation of the local environment such as the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC), the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER), the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO), the Essex County Field Naturalist Club and the Citizens Environment Alliance (CEA),” the report states.

Parker also cited an Oct. 28, 2019 council motion tasking administration with undertaking a “Green review” of the town’s vehicle eet, festivals and development builds.

Workload on administration was also pointed out to council, with Parker’s report noting there were already 18 committees the committee co-ordinator position oversaw.

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per week, not inclusive of additional tasks assigned to committees by council outside of their mandated items. The work week of staff members is 37.5 hours. It must be noted that this position cannot appropriately accommodate more committee responsibilities at this time without neglecting its other core responsibilities,” the report added. “If council opts to create additional advisory committees, such as an environment committee, consideration should be made in the 2021 budget for additional resources to accommodate the additional duties added by council. In addition to the coordination of committees, there would be impacts to other areas of Administration related to the addition of another committee including the liaison role. The increasing number of advisory committees continues to be a challenge for administration working with limited resources to meet ongoing obligations of town service levels.”

The ma ority of town council still wanted an environmental committee established in Amherstburg, despite concerns of administration. Councillor Michael Prue said the town needs an environmental committee, listing a wide range of matters that could be discussed including the O cial Plan process, recycling and waste disposal, planning, transportation and bike paths. He said a “piecemeal process” of having environmental issues looked at by different committees “is not the way to go. We have enough things unique to Amherstburg that people want to have a say on.”

Prue added the committee could be added at a “very minimal cost.”

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche believed the better approach would be to have every committee look at environmental matters as part of their mandates, as administration suggested. He believed human activity creates environmental issues daily and notes he sits on the WECEC. “Our every day life cause environmental issues, whether its lawn mowers, going to the store or going to work. Everything you do you look at the environmental component,” Meloche said. “Put it back to every committee, not ust one committee. Put the onus on everybody. Anything you do, you look at the environmental component of what you do as opposed to one committee sitting as a silo.”

Meloche also said work isn’t getting done at town hall and even more time is now going to be devoted to committee work.

Councillor Patricia Simone believed it was important to have an environmental committee, but in response to committees being “silos,” she said they don’t need to be that and that existing committees already want to work with one another. Councillor Marc Renaud added his support to Prue’s motion as well.

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“With reports, I like multi-directional. That’s my opinion,” he said. “I think this (report) was steered not to have it and I’m frustrated by that. I think (the committee) is needed. We need to put a lens on the whole area.”

Courtney noted the town declared an environmental emergency and, like Prue, questioned a $40,000 estimate for the 2021 budget by administration if more resources were to be devoted to committee co-ordination.

“We as a municipality have more powers than we think,” he added. “We create the planning and the zoning. We can zone areas specifically around our watersheds and eco-systems.”

Courtney said there are knowledgeable people in Amherstburg and the town can listen, and possibly take their feedback, on environmental issues.

CAO John Miceli cautioned council about administration’s workload. When the committee co-ordinator position was established, there were 13 committees as opposed to the 19 that now exist.

“We have a number of policies that still need to be updated. That was one of the weaknesses the town had before that was identified in the Deloitte report.

That continues to be a risk the town has to face,” said Miceli.

Miceli said ERCA provides “all kinds of input on our planning applications and we follow that” and “we have representation in other areas.” He added administration is having di culty keeping up with the workload including the updating of policies and that has to be identified to town council.

“We’re trying to give council a heads up on the issues we may face and it’s up to you if you agree or disagree with it,” he said.

Councillor Don McArthur thought the report gave both sides and administration did its due diligence in reporting what issues they face but believed town council should have an environment committee. He said passion is needed on the committee “and the best ideas might not come from the corner o ce or ivory tower.” He said council will be the final arbiter on recommendations.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said he supported council’s decision but did note that administration does often work long hours.

“I support council and I think I can see where this is going. I know everyone is going to read this differently but administration provided, the way I see it, council’s position they wanted the environment addressed in two different ways,” said DiCarlo, saying he believed administration provided an option to address the environment without a new committee as well as with one.

Not only is the town behind on policies but bylaws as well, the mayor added.

“I want to make sure no one is surprised when that comes up again,” said DiCarlo. “I spend a lot of time in town hall and I assure you there are people working all hours of the night working on this stuff. If we add another committee, add another agenda and add more reports, it will affect the work ow. That said, I think I appreciate where $ /person council is going and I $ think it’s great we’re /senior going to address the environment.”

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Amherstburg Farmers Market finds new home at local craft brewery

By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Farmers Market has a new home.

One year after moving downtown to Toddy Jones Park, the market is moving back out to the country. When the farmer’s market begins the 2020 season, it will be located at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co., just 200m from the market’s original location at the former Malden Community and Cultural Centre – a.k.a. “the Little White Church.”

The move to G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. is being described as a “permanent placement at a country business with hometown roots planted firmly in the ground.”

“We are excited to partner with G.L. Heritage Brewery, a local business with proven success within a short period, and only a stone’s throw away from the original location of the Amherstburg Farmers Market. The move to Toddy Jones Park last year was not as successful as we thought it would be and we were ready to dissolve the market when opportunity knocked to be at G.L. Heritage Brewery - it was a perfect pairing,” said Amherstburg Farmers Market president Rita Casagrande. “The Amherstburg Farmers Market has been up and down but as vendors, we really love what we do and we have created a proud family amongst the vendors. That said, we always welcome new family’ members to our existing offering, to be a part of the ‘Buy Local’ movement.”

Casagrande noted the market will continue to have the same hours, which are 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Saturday, rain or shine, from May 16-October 10.

“Come and stroll through the market and then enjoy a refreshing craft beer at G.L. Heritage,” she said.

This year will see the market celebrate its tenth year of serving the residents of Amherstburg and Essex County. The plan is to showcase approximately 20 highquality vendors featuring produce and crafted products from Essex County. If all goes according to plan, the public will have access to fresh seasonal vegetables, fruit, herbs, fresh-cut owers; fresh fish, cured and smoked fish, sausages and meats; home-made pies, cookies and breads; craft beer and wines; locally made candies, baked goods, ams and preserves; natural-made products such as soaps, candles, pottery and artwork.

The Amherstburg Farmers Market and GL Heritage will also host local talent and family-friendly attractions featured on different weekends, so be sure to follow the Amherstburg Farmers Market Facebook page to be kept up to date on special events and offerings at www.facebook.com/amherstburgfarmersmarket.

The Amherstburg Farmers Market is moving to G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. starting May 16. It is pictured here at Toddy Jones Park, where the market spent the 2019 season.

(Submitted photo) “As a local, homegrown craft brewery focused on bringing the community together, the farmers market environment is a next natural step to our agricultural offering on site. Since we opened our doors two-and-a-half years ago, we have always searched out new and interesting ways to collaborate with other local entrepreneurs, small businesses and artisans to bring unique products and experiences to Amherstburg. Having the AFM on site brings that collaboration and business support to a new level,” said G.L. Heritage Brewing Company co-owner Jen Desjardins-Grondin. “Positioned on a high-tra c passage through Amherstburg, the partnership of the Amherstburg Farmers Market and GL Heritage Brewing Company creates a new, vibrant community hub for our hometown. It offers a forum to showcase the incredible products our town and region has to offer residents and visitors alike.”

Applications for vendors are still being accepted. Creative and imaginative vendors with expertise in their craft, whether it be growing things or making things, are encouraged to apply. For those interested in being featured at the 2020 Amherstburg Farmers Market, please contact Casagrande at acasagrande@cogeco.ca for the vendor package.

G.L. Heritage Brewing Company is a family-owned and operated brewhouse, tasting room, beer patio and retail shop in Amherstburg. G.L. Heritage opened its doors in July 2017. Each weekend, G.L. Heritage partners up with a different local food vendor to serve you delicious eats alongside their premium craft beer tap selection. They are now open on its winter hours every Friday 3-9 p.m., Saturday noon-7 p.m. and Sunday noon-7 p.m.

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Town council waives fees for two special events in Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu Town council has waived fees for two special events coming back to Amherstburg this summer.

Chris Drew represented the AMA Sportsmen Association as that organization presents the Bob Meloche Memorial Kids Fishing Derby. The request was to waive the park rental fee for use of the King’s Navy Yard Park for that morning. The derby is held every Father’s Day, which will be June 21 this year.

Town council agreed to that request, as well as the request from Amherstburg Freedom Museum curator Mary-Katherine Whelan to waive fees associated to the closure of King St. to accommodate the museum’s annual “Ribs and Ragtime” fundraising event.

That event is scheduled for June 6.

Councillor Michael Prue oined his council colleagues in supporting the requests, but made a request of his own. He stated he would like to see these organizations as well as any other similar group or museum come to town council as part of budget deliberations so the requests to waive fees can be made at that time.

Other events that were approved included the Good Friday procession that occurs April 10, the May 2 Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association parade, and a pair of “Worship in the Park” events being planned by The Gathering church. Those two services are planned for July 5 and Aug. 16. They are also planning picnics as well and council approved use of both King’s Navy ard Park and Toddy Jones Park for The Gathering church’s events.

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Local fundraising continues for Hope of St. Joseph Shelter

By Ron Giofu The Hope of St. Joseph Shelter is staying busy as is the priest who helps run it in the D.R. Congo.

A fundraiser was held recently by the St. John the Baptist Church social justice committee for the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter in the Congo with proceeds to benefit a girls shelter that is run by Father Donato Lwiyando, a former associate priest at St. John the Baptist Church who has since returned to his homeland.

Mary Beneteau, a committee member who keeps in touch with Father Donato, said she hasn’t spoken to him recently due to his busy schedule. She notes the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter can help up to 46 girls, many of whom have been raped and abused. Local fundraising efforts continue to help and Father Donato is often able to reunite the girls with their families.

“The numbers uctuate all the time,” she said.

Father Donato stays busy with that shelter and a boys shelter he just started, though the latter is not supported through local donations at the present time.

“He’s also back in school,” said Beneteau. “He’s working to get his masters in philosophy.”

Father Donato Lwiyando is staying busy with his shelter in the Congo. The former associate priest at St. John the Baptist Church operates the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter.

(Submitted photo) Beneteau said Father Donato is attending two universities at the present time to further his education.

“He also has his parish to run and has a very active youth group there,” she said. “He’s really, really busy.”

People who wish to sponsor a girl at the shelter can do so for $25 per month, Beneteau said. She said sponsors can get information on the child they sponsor and their picture.

“They have their specific child to pray for,” said Beneteau.

Beneteau and her husband Marc also host their giant yard sale for the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter every August. They are already collecting goods for it as well as goods that can be sold online For more information on the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter, to donate an item to the yard sale or to sponsor a child, call Beneteau at 51 -736-6263.

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Truly one or a kind property ideal for the hobbyist, family or perfect investment opportunity. Built in 2017, the full brick to roof two storey dwelling must be seen to be appreciated. Main floor offers massive workshop/garage area with overhead gas furnace, 2pc bath, fully finished and 12’ high ceilings while the 2nd floor offers impressive move in ready approx. 1800 square foot living area. Upper residential area currently sits as a 3 bedrooms, 2 bath dwelling but has been fully roughed in and designed for the potential of two units (one 2 bedroom/1 bath 1000 sq ft unit with balcony and additional bed/bachelor, 1 bath 800 sq ft unit with balcony). 2 furnaces/2 central air units, 2 separate hydro panels, rough in for 2nd kitchen ready to go. Phenomenal air BNB potential or place to call home.

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Newly built 1.5 yr new brick to roof ranch style home sitting on a large lot (76 ft x 200 ft). 1850 sq ft. Nicely finished main floor with vaulted ceilings, open concept living room, kitchen with breakfast bar, granite counter-tops, master bedroom with walk-in closet & 4 piece ensuite, main floor laundry, 2 additional main floor bedrooms. Quality finishing in hardwood and ceramic tile. Patio door off dining area leading to covered patio area. Attached 2.5 car garage with extra wide finished drive. Full basement.

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Brand new ranch at the border of Lasalle & Amherstburg.

2900 sq ft of luxurious finished living area. (1475 sq ft main floor) beautiful open concept main floor with cambria quartz counter tops. Gorgeous rear view from patio doors/ covered large deck to rear open field, heated floors in all 3 baths, finished complete lower level with 2 bedrooms.

Large master bedroom with walk-in closet & 5 piece ensuite. Double attached garage with drive thru rear door.

Please see attached document tab for list of extras.

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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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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.

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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.

Lovely raised ranch in great location! Open concept kitchen/living rm, hardwood & ceramic flrs. Island w/extended countertop, built-in cook top. Patio drs to lrg deck. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fin fam rm (lower level), att garage, fenced yard. Don’t miss out on this gem!!

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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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Brick to roof ranch in prestigious Pointe West Golf & Country Club. This home in the last 8 years has gone through a complete main floor transformation. Open concept, 4 bedroom main floor, furnace 2019, shingles 3 years, hardwood floors, gorgeous kitchen, quartz counters, full basement, main floor laundry, 2 more bedrooms downstairs. Attached 2.5 car garage. All showings must be after 5:00p.M. Everyday due to work schedule. This ppty is avail for registration of offers however no offers will be viewed until 6pm Nov 1, 2019 as per the request of the seller. Seller has the right to accept or decline any offers.

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3 bdrm, 2 bath home fully finished w/an above groundpool,beautiful sundeck & hot tub, detached 24x26 garage w/ breezeway backing onto farmers field. Formal din rm, huge live rm & den, 2 bdrms on main. Huge loft master bdrm 22x11.9 on 2nd flor, finished bsmt with large rec rm and family rm, forced air C/Air, shingles replaced in 2019. This home is in move in ready and sits on a 135’ x 230’ private country lot. A must to see. This home is available for the registration of offers,however,no offers wil be viewed until March 2/20 at 6pm as per the request of the seller. The seller has the right to accept or decline any or all offers.

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Perfect home for retirees or young families starting out. Nothing to do but move right in. many updates for this neat as a pin ranch home in the heart of Amherstburg featuring large eat in kitchen w/island and lots of cabinets, large living room, 2 bdrms w/large master bdrm, newly renovated bath, detached finished garage w/storage, fully fenced yard, lots of parking, show extremely well. Open for registration of offers, all offers to be presented 7pm March 3rd, 2020 as per request of the seller. Seller may accept or decline any or all offers. Please attach Schedule ‘B’ to all offers in documents tab, deposit check made payable to LBO (586). Call today!

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Immaculate 3+2 bedroom, 2 full bath raised ranch home I n popular Amherstburg location. This well appointed home features an open concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen with breakfast bar and patio door leading to sun deck. Engineered laminate and ceramic flooring, cozy lower level family room with gas fireplace, heated 2 car attached garage and so much more.

Situated on a spacious fenced in lot with sundeck, cement patio and above ground pool. Pride of ownership is everywhere you look in this well cared for home. Shingles replaced in (2018) compressor reel and master bedroom curtains do not stay.

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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.

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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.

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Grade 4 students at Stella Maris School are undertaking a project for Lent that involves raising money for Unity in Christ. The program was started by Father Nicola Mauro-Iko, a former priest in Amherstburg who is originally from South Sudan.

Stella Maris raising money for African-related charity

By Ron Giofu A class at Stella Maris School has agreed to help out a charity that helps out people in Africa.

Anne McGuire’s Grade 4 class at Stella Maris is assisting the charity Unity in Christ, a cause that was started by Father Nicola Mauro-Iko, a.k.a. “Father Nic.” Father Nic is originally from Chukudum, South Sudan and spent time as associate pastor at St. John the Baptist Church in Amherstburg before taking over his own parish in Windsor. Unity in Christ helps with such projects as providing medical supplies for neo-natal and maternity wards in hospitals in Chukudum, building bore holes for water wells and continuing to support a women’s community centre in the African nation.

“We still collect for him,” explained McGuire. “Each class is doing a special project.

This is ours.”

Students were given decorated ars and the goal is to fill them with money for nity in Christ. The project will take place over Lent, McGuire noted.

The class, as well as the entire school, is trying to connect with others in the world with the lesson to the students being that many people around the world are not as fortunate as most Canadians and “don’t have what we have.”

“It’s about self-sacrifice and realizing how fortunate we are,” said McGuire.

The decorated jars were passed out after a celebration of Ash Wednesday was held in the Catholic elementary school’s gymnasium. The celebration was o ciated by Father Matt Kucharski, priest at St. John the Baptist Church.

Local Indigenous women sing as part of the International Women’s Day event Sunday at Fox Glen Golf Club. The event was presented by the Essex County International Women’s Day committee.

International Women’s Day celebrated in Amherstburg Faith Hale welcomed as event’s guest speaker

By Ron Giofu International Women’s Day was observed in Amherstburg over the weekend with a luncheon held at Fox Glen Golf Course.

The Essex County Women’s Day committee – comprised of chair Peggy Thompson, Shirley Curson-Prue, Michael Prue and Patricia Simone – presented the event to celebrate the contributions of women in society and to press for continued equality worldwide.

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day was “Each for Equal.”

“Equality is not an issue of race or gender,” said emcee Adam Castle. “Equality is a human issue we must all take responsibility for.”

Castle said International Women’s Day events like the one in Amherstburg actively challenges stereotypes, fights bias and celebrates achievements of women around the world.

Castle currently serves as president of the Red Shoe Society in support of the Windsor-Essex County Ronald McDonald House and he has also spent seven years in the economic development field including as director of venture services at WETech Alliance.

Faith Hale, executive director of the Ska:na Family Learning Centre (SFLC), acted as guest speaker. SFLC is the first Indigenous organization for child care and early years programming in Ontario. She shared her knowledge and wisdom with the large crowd assembled and said she wanted to give a message of “hope and love,” not just to women, but to the men and children.

“Our community is not just about people, but it is also about trees, animals and responsibility,” she said.

Hale spoke about kindness, generosity and the gifts women can bring, encouraging the women in attendance to “understand our power” and telling everyone that they belong.

“We’re all about equality for all,” she said.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo was not in attendance, but a message was read aloud to those at the luncheon.

“Today we celebrate women and recognize their achievements as well as their challenges in attaining gender equality,” his message stated, “something we all need to be aware of and work to improve year-round.”

Thompson thanked both speakers and urged people to show kindness and generosity “every day of your life.”

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Myah Trymbulak holds up the gold medal she won at last week’s OFSAA wrestling meet in Sault Ste. Marie.

The 17-year-old General Amherst student won bronze last year and silver the previous year.

General Amherst’s Myah Trymbulak stands atop the podium after winning gold in the 44-kilogram weight class at OFSAA. It was her first gold medal, but third medal overall, at the provincial wrestling meet. (Submitted photo)

General Amherst wrestler wins gold at OFSAA

By Ron Giofu

Trymbulak added she practices almost every night during the wrestling season and will continue wrestling this season for her club team, the Windsor Wrestling Club. While she worked on her overall skillset in the past, she said she focused “more on the little things” this year and it changed her style somewhat. She said she was “looser” and more calm and in control this year.

Crediting Levesque and her training partner Angelina Papilla, Trymbulak also noted that 10-12 members of her family came to Sault Ste. Marie with her to cheer her on. She said Levesque got her started in wrestling in Grade 7 and “he made me come back yearafter-year” and now she is truly passionate about the sport to where she is now planning on pursuing it in her post-secondary education.

“Ending up here is all because of him,” she said.

The choice for university is down between Brock and Western, Trymbulak added.

“They are the number one wrestling schools in Canada.”

Myah Trymbulak has added the most prestigious piece to her collection of OFSAA wrestling medals.

The 17-year-old General Amherst High School student captured the gold medal in the 44kg weight class at last week’s OFSAA wrestling tournament in Sault Ste. Marie. The second-seeded Trymbulak won four matches in her age bracket, defeating the top-seeded wrestler in the gold medal match last Wednesday.

“It’s incredible,” she said. “I’ve worked really hard for it the last few years. My hard work paid off.”

The gold medal match was the hardest of her wrestling career, as she faced a wrestler she hadn’t faced before.

It was a tightly-contested match but Trymbulak won 8-6 to capture the gold medal.

Trymbulak said she took it slow and worked hard over the four-minute match and used a new technique she learned this season from coach Rodney Levesque to help her finally break through and win the gold.

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“I learned from my preWindsor, Lasalle, Essex, vious trips to OFSAA and Amherstburg,Tecumseh, Belle River. fixed my mistakes,” said Trymbulak, who also won first place at the WECSSAA and SWOSSAA meets. “I could definitely see the difference in my Libro Credit Union Centre, wrestling at OFSAA.” Meloche Road, Amherstburg Trymbulak said she Sign Up Today ~ Filling Up Fast got stronger and more fit this year and believes her MTO Approved Beginners Driver Education (BDE) course provider.

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Levesque said hard work, determination and “practice, practice, practice” is what put Trymbulak over the top this season.

“When she wins, she is very open to criticism. She still learns about her mistakes. She is very determined,”

said Levesque. “When she loses, she is also open to listening to constructive feedback.”

Trymbulak added that everyone has been very supportive since she won the OFSAA gold medal and that she is grateful for it.

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AMHA hands out memorial awards at house league “Day of Champions”

By Ron Giofu It was awards season for players in the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association (AMHA).

AMHA held its “Day of Champions” recently for its house league divisions recently at the Libro Centre. Champions were crowned in the various divisions and memorial awards were presented for the 2019-20 hockey season.

In the novice house league division, AMHA presented the Jeremy Bailey Memorial Award for outstanding effort throughout the playing season. Landon Lucier was named as the 2019-20 recipient.

The Murry Dufour Memorial Award, also presented to the player who showed outstanding effort throughout the playing season, was presented to Brycen Girard.

That award was presented at the atom house league level.

The Robert St. Pierre Award was presented at the pee wee house league level, also to the player who showed outstanding effort throughout the playing season.

The 2019-20 award recipient was Charles Bergeron.

The same award criteria describes the Danny Hallock Memorial Award, which was presented at the bantam house league level. This year’s award winner was Delaney Gillis.

The award at the midget house league level is the Keith Berard Memorial Award, presented to the player who showed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the playing season. This year’s award recipient was Jaycie Stanek.

The House League Trainer of the Year was Wally Stadnick.

The Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association recently held its “Day of Champions” for house league players. The travel awards will be presented in April.

In all, there were 458 total players enrolled with the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association. That includes 322 in the house league division and 136 in travel. Enrolment is declining across Canada and a similar trend is being seen by the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association.

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Local man facing drug charges after bust by WPS Amherstburg Detachment A 22-year-old Amherstburg man was arrested and charged following a police search at a local residence.

Members of the Windsor Police Service’s Drugs and Guns (DIGS) nit were actively investigating suspected tra cking of illicit drugs in the Town of Amherstburg March 2. An involved suspect, residence, and vehicle were identified during the investigation, police say.

According to police, judicial authorization to search the involved vehicle and residence, located in the 100 block of Sandwich St. S., was applied for and granted.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. that evening, the suspect was located in the 100 block of Sandwich St. S. and arrested. Also located in the area was the vehicle alleged to be involved, which was seized by o cers.

Shortly after the arrest, the search warrant was executed at the residence allegedly involved in the matter. A quantity of illicit drugs and Canadian currency was allegedly located and seized during the investigation.

The 22-year-old male faces two charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of tra cking. One of the drugs allegedly involved is cocaine while the other alleged substance is MDMA (ecstasy).

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment states this incident remains under active investigation by the DIGS nit.

The Windsor Police Service states tra cking illicit drugs is a serious crime that impacts communities and the service “is committed to working with the public to hold offenders responsible for their actions.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4361, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com Windsor police says it partners alongside 28 community agencies with the Windsor-Essex Community Opioid & Substances Strategy. Further information is available on their website at http://wecoss. ca/.

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Thank You The family of the late Dennis Kubinec wish to express their heartfelt thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbours for their help and support at this difficult time.

We sincerely appreciate all the floral arrangements, tributes, charitable donations, sympathy cards and food. Thanks to those who visited at Hospice Erie Shore and the funeral home and for sharing many happy memories. Words cannot express our gratitude to the Cancer Clinic, doctors, nurse’s CCAC, Bayshore and to Dr. Burgess and everyone at Hospice Erie Shore for their excellent care. Thank you to Pastor Tim Schneider for his kind eulogy and to James Sutton Funeral home for their professional arrangements. Also to the K of C for the delicious luncheon.

Dennis was a wonderful husband and father who will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.

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Local coach to win “Volunteer of the Year” at the upcoming WESPY Awards

By Ron Giofu

A local coach and long-time volunteer is going to be recognized for her efforts.

Mary Ewer will be recognized as one of the award winners at the March 10 WESPY Awards, which honours local athletes, coaches and sports figures within the Windsor-Essex County area. The Amherstburg resident will be named Volunteer of the Year during the ceremony, to be held at the Caboto Club in Windsor.

“It’s very humbling,” said Ewer.

Ewer said she knew she was nominated but realized through a social media post that she had actually been chosen. She said she was caught off guard by the announcement.

“I wasn’t really expecting it,” she said. “To find out I was named olunteer of the ear is pretty special.”

Not only is March 10 the day she receives the award, it is also Ewer’s birthday.

Ewer is a retired Greater Essex County District School Board teacher, having spent much of her tenure at Anderdon Public School. Her teaching career spanned from 1 -2015. She was also secretary for the Greater Essex County Elementary Athletic Association from 1990-93 and president of the same association from 1 5-2015.

During her teaching career, she was convener of soccer, volleyball and track and field, coached those sports as well as girls basketball, badminton and three-pitch, ran intramural programs and volleyball tournaments, organized school-wide track and field days and she still volunteers at track meets after her

Mary Ewer, a long-time coach and volunteer from Amherstburg, will win the Volunteer of the Year award at the upcoming WESPY’s. She will receive the award March 10 and join her daughter Jessica as WESPY Award winners. retirement.

Ewer is also still heavily involved in coaching at the high school level. She began coaching girls volleyball at General Amherst High School in 1 3 and remains there as a coach of the junior and senior girls volleyball team. The senior girls have advanced to the OFSAA “AA” championships this season and Ewer has been involved with three previous OFSAA gold medals, two OFSAA silver medals, one OFSSA bronze and an OFSAA consolation title.

Ewer has also helped coach General Amherst to ten SWOSSAA volleyball titles, 11 WECSSAA volleyball championships and she was awarded the OFSAA Leadership in Sports Award in 201 by her General Amherst coaching colleague Jeff Miller.

Among the other accomplishments Ewer has achieved include running the Essex County Women’s olleyball League from 1 to the present.

She coached baseball and was a convener for the Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association, managed Amherstburg Minor hockey and baseball teams while her husband Kieth was the head coach and co-chaired the General Amherst High School parent council from 2001-05.

Other awards Ewer has earned include a Canada 150 Award of Distinction in 2017, the Town of Amherstburg Athletic Excellence Award in 2009 and the Honourary Bulldog Award in 2007.

“I en oy coaching kids,” she said.

Ewer said if there was a role that needed filling, she jumped in to help out, a trait she said son Wes and daughter Jessica are now doing as well. In fact, she joins Jessica as WESPY Award winners as Jessica won a volleyball award in 2005 and was named WESP Female Athlete of the ear in 2006.

There doesn’t seem to be any plans on slowing down, either.

“When it stops being fun, that’s when I’ll stop,” said Ewer. “It’s pretty rewarding. Sometimes you win and sometimes you don’t. It’s ust always been fun coaching kids. It’s one of those things that when you en oy doing something, you stick with it.”

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University of Toronto goalie Erica Fryer hoists the OUA McCaw Cup she helped her team win last Friday night.

Fryer made 33 saves in the Blues’ 3-1 victory.

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By Ron Giofu A goalie from Amherstburg has backstopped her team to the OUA McCaw Cup. Erica Fryer, a graduate of St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School, helped lead the University of Toronto Varsity Blues women’s hockey team to their first OUA McCaw Cup since the 2002-03 season.

They captured the championship on home ice last Friday night thanks to a 3-1 win over York.

“It was quite an amazing experience and feeling,” said Fryer. “My whole team is very excited.”

Fryer, who is in her second year as the University of Toronto women’s goaltender, said the team’s goal was to win the OUA McCaw Cup and advance to the national championships, which they now have done.

“We’re all in awe and so proud of ourselves for getting there and winning it,” said Fryer.

The OUA final against York was “a pretty close game” with York scoring about five minutes into the game. The Blues tied it later in the first period and potted two in the third period, including the game winner from their captain Stephanie Ayres.

“It was a pretty tight game until the third period,” said Fryer.

Fryer added the Blues were supportive of each other in the second intermission and urged themselves to stay confident and stick to the game plan.

The Amherstburg native made 33 saves and was named player of the game.

“I am so happy I got the award,” she said. “Kudos to my team. I couldn’t do it on my own. They helped me all year including in the final game.”

Blues coach Vicky Sunohara told the University of Toronto’s sports website www. varsityblues.ca “We did what

we had to do. I think we had a tough first period but it was the same thing as the whole playoff series - we bent but we didn’t break. I’m just really proud of them.” Of Fryer, she stated “Erica was unbelievable, but she plays like that every night. She is just a gamer.

She loves these big games, she loves the challenge and she stepped up today.”

Fryer told the RTT that it was a dream to win the McCaw Cup, but now that it has happened, the Blues are putting it “in the rear view mirror” and are now focused on this week’s national championships in Prince Edward Island. The tournament runs Thursday through Sunday.

“Our next goal is to win the national title,” she said.

Thanks were extended to her teammates and coaches at the University of Toronto, her coach Perry Wilson and her family and friends for their continued support.

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Villanova captures WECSSAA Tier One hockey championship

By Ron Giofu The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats boys hockey team won their second straight WECSSAA championship last week and had a air for the dramatic in doing it.

The Wildcats defeated the St. Anne Saints 3-1 in last Wednesday afternoon’s final at the ollmer Centre in LaSalle. St. Anne scored early in the first period and held a 1-0 lead until early in the third period when Villanova tied it, then took the lead. Matteo Geloso poked home a rebound early in the third to tie the game then Nick Ganiero put the puck into the open side of the Saints’ goal after picking up another rebound later in the period to put the Wildcats ahead.

Ethan Galvan scored into an empty net in the closing minute to round out the scoring. illanova captain Theo Kempffer noted “we came out slow” in the finals but they knew they could come back.

“We picked up the pace after the first period,” he said. “It feels great (to win the championship).”

Kempffer noted they were down -0 and 3-0 in their previous playoff games and came back to win so they weren’t worried when they went into the second intermission trailing by a goal.

“We knew we were going to score two,” said

The Villanova Wildcats celebrate their WECSSAA Tier 1 championship last Wednesday afternoon.

The Wildcats defeated the St. Anne Saints 3-1 in the championship game.

Kempffer. “We were confident.”

The illanova captain added “the boys worked pretty hard for this” and will host the SWOSSAA “AAA” championship hockey game this week, also at the Vollmer Centre in LaSalle.

“It’s been a while since we’ve had one at home,” Kempffer added, of the SWOSSAA “AAA” title game.

If the Wildcats win that game, they will advance to OFSAA, which St. Anne is hosting in partnership with Assumption College School.

The previous playoff game for illanova was also against St. Anne and also at the Vollmer Centre. The Wildcats defeated the Saints 5- Feb. 27 when Ethan Galvan scored in triple overtime to win it. Their first playoff game was a 6- win over Holy Names Feb. 25, with that hockey game also being played in LaSalle.

Villanova’s Patrick Maheux gets a scoring chance on St. Anne goalie Luca Pullo during the first period of Villanova’s 3-1 win.

The win put the Wildcats into this week’s SWOSSAA “AAA” finals.

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