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Volunteer recognized with award at “Unity Gala” By Ron Giofu An Amherstburg volunteer has been recognized with another award. Tim McAllister, president of the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, was one of the people honoured with a “Good People” community service award by the organization known as Good People United Against Racism. He received notification that he had won the Marcus Garvey Community Service Award from event organizer Marc Taylor, with a letter from Taylor stating “these awards are given annually to individuals, organizations and businesses who, through their involvement and leadership, have made exceptional contributions to unity in our community and the fight against racism and intolerance.” The award presentation was last Saturday night during the “Unity Gala” in the Augustus Ballroom at Caesars Windsor. “I was nominated for the work I do in the community and they said I deserved it for what I do,” said McAllister. McAllister was nominated for the award and didn’t even give it much thought until notified by Taylor that he had been selected. “I was caught off guard,” he admitted. “I wasn’t
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McAllister honoured by Good People United Against Racism (Continued from Page 1) “I give my heartfelt special thanks to my wonderful wife Violet, to the board of directors of the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, my family and friends who have supported me in all of my endeavors,” said McAllister. “I can sincerely say that volunteering really matters and as I have re ected on the many letters from people thanking us for what we have done for them, that every volunteer helps make a difference.” McAllister was one of 17 award winners recognized Saturday night. Patricia N. McCurdy captured the Harriet Tubman Community Service Award while Scholastica Lyanga received the Rosa Parks Community Service Award. Enver Villamizar was recognized with the John Brown Community Service Award. Jim Allen received the Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Service Award. Community Service Awards were also presented to Irene Taylor, Mehari Hagos, Sandwich Baptist Church, Windsor Women Working with Immigrant Women (W5), Windsor West Indian Association (WWIA), the Aboriginal Workers of
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By Jonathan Martin The Windsor Police Service (WPS) met with the Amherstburg public last Saturday to discuss the cops’ strategic business plan. At the Libro Centre, WPS held the first of five public consultations which aim to gather public input to inform WPS’ policies. The Police Services Act says that every three years, each Ontario police board must prepare a new strategic business plan to “ensure the provision of adequate and effective policing in accordance with the needs of the population of the area (it serves).” Now that Windsor police are serving in Amherstburg, WPS will formulate a section of its plan that it will implement within the town’s borders. Only a few residents showed up for the meeting, which took the form of round-table discussions. The 10 or so attendees mixed with WPS o cers and sat around three tables in the Libro Centre’s community room. O cers guided the conversations by asking three questions including - What are your overall top safety concerns What are your neighbourhood’s top safety concerns? How can WPS improve its services? Conversations decrying the speed at which people drive on Amherstburg’s concession roads recurred throughout the afternoon meeting. Staff Sgt. Dave DeLuca, who runs the Amherstburg detachment of WPS, said Amherstburg police are aware that some drivers do not observe the concessions’ posted speed limits and have already begun upgrading the detachment’s radar equipment to better detect offending drivers. Some residents also voiced concerns over local crimes committed by non-local offenders, inconsistently-released police reports and a need to prepare for transient workers which some think might result from a growing greenhouse industry. “We have unique needs out here that have to be addressed separately (from the needs of Windsorites),” Deluca said. Trespassing, illegal hunting, improper four-wheeling and illegal trapping are all issues WPS doesn’t really see in Windsor, Sergeant Patti Pastorius said. Even speeding is different in Amherstburg, she added. While there are fewer drivers on the road in Amherstburg than in Windsor, those who speed in Amherstburg go far faster. That means the resulting crashes are more serious and require a different type of response. “(The police) understand that we’re unique that we’re different and will police us as such,” Amherstburg councilor Donald McArthur said. “It’s comforting to hear that Amherstburg will be getting its own section of the strategic plan.” Since taking over Amherstburg’s policing, WPS has already started making changes. Amherstburg now has its own police-run Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST), which is de-
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Annually the Rotary Club of Amherstburg holds an Easter Seals Dinner to provide opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities. The pasta dinner will be held at the Columbus Community Hall, located at 190 Richmond St. (at Balaclava St. S.) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Rotary Club has named the Dinner in honour of the late Martin Breshamer, who created it locally. Martin was a quiet pillar of the community through his many past activities: • Seagrams Plant Manager • Chairman of United Way The Rotary Club of • Chairman of Childrens’ Rehabilitation (now John Amherstburg is hosting McGivney Centre) the Martin Breshamer • President and Board member of the Rotary Club of Memorial Pasta Dinner Amherstburg for Easter Seals March 11. • Board member of Easter Seals, the Park House Mu- The annual fundraiser will seum, and the Amherstburg Historic Sites Association return to the Columbus • Organizer of the Easter Seals walkathon and pasta Community Hall from dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. that • Organizer of Seagram’s and Windsor Symphony Wednesday. Breshamer (pictured) was a long time Christmas Concerts • Organizer for Rotary’s Town Clock (foot of Rich- Amherstburg Rotarian. (Submitted photo) mond St), • fund-raiser for the St. John the Baptist Church Restoration Fund • helper of small business (Essex Community Future Development Corp). The Rotary Club of Amherstburg is a vibrant part of the community through its many activities and accomplishments, the most recent and upcoming are: • NHL alumni hockey games fund-raisers Easter Seals, Beef-in-the-Burg, Ribfest, fish-fry • Park House Museum saving & supporting it • King’s Navy Yard sculpture and paving stones. Come join us- new members always welcome. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. There will also be 50 50 and ra e draws that Wednesday evening.
Fatal collision involving a snowmobile being investigated The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment continues to investigate a fatal snowmobile collision that occurred early last Wednesday morning. Police say that at approximately 1 a.m. Feb. 26, patrol o cers from the Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment attended Concession 4 North at County Road 8 (North Townline) for a report of a collision involving a snowmobile. Upon arrival, police say that o cers located both the snowmobile and the driver of the snowmobile off the roadway. Through investigation, police believe the driver was ejected off of the snowmobile after colliding with a an object off the roadway. No other vehicles or persons are believed to be involved in the collision. The male was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition. Shortly after arriving, he sadly passed away. Through investigation it is believed the driver of the snowmobile was travelling northbound on Concession 4 North prior to the collision. Windsor police’s accident reconstruction unit and forensic identification unit both attended and processed the scene. The roadway was closed for several hours but reopened later that morning. The incident continues to be actively investigated, police add. Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000, Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
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River Lights Winter Festival keeps spot on FEO’s “Top 100” Festival list By Ron Giofu The River Lights Winter Festival is once again on Festivals & Events Ontario’s list of “Top 100” festivals in the province. The announcement of the award winners came Friday, with the Top 100 recipients representing festivals and events that excel within the industry. Submissions from FEO members were received for consideration in the fall of 2019 and were judged by an independent panel of judges. Festivals and events of all kinds from every corner of Ontario were represented in the submissions – from community festivals to internationally recognized events. The 2020 Top 100 Awards were given out on during FEO’s Annual Conference “INNOVATE-Elevate-Enhance-Evolve” in Richmond Hill. “We are proud of this distinct award from FEO. River Lights Winter Festival continues to grow and diversify. It provides a great sense of place and experiences for our residents and visitors,” stated Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. Among the others in the southwest Ontario tourism region that made the Top 100 list were the Carrousel of Nations in Windsor, Eat & Drink Norfolk, the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show, the TD Sunfest: Canada’s Premier Celebration of World Cultures, the Tecumseh Corn Festival, the LaSalle Strawberry Festival, the Western Fair and the Chatham Retrofest. Top 100 festivals in the Niagara Falls and Wine Country Tourism Region were the Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival, OPG Winter Festival of Lights, Pelham Summerfest, TD Niagara Jazz Festival, the Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade and the Niagara Falls Canada Day. In the Hamilton, Halton and Brant tourism region, events that made the Top 100 list included Canada’s Largest Ribfest, the City of Burlington’s Canada Day celebration, the City of Burlington’s Children’s Festival, the Dundas Cactus Festival, It’s Your Festival, the Paris Fair, the St. George AppleFest, the Sound of Music Festival, Supercrawl, the Telling Tales Festival, the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek, and the Winona Peach Festival. Top 100 festivals in the Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington tourism region included Christmas in Cambridge Festival of Events, the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Guelph Hillside Festival, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, the Belmont Village Bestival, the Erin Fair Horse Tent and the Acton Leathertown Festival. In the GTA, Top 100 Festivals include Brampton New Year’s Eve, the Canadian National
The River Lights Winter Festival in Amherstburg was named as one of Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO)’s Top 100 festivals in the province. FEO named it as such as part of its annual conference last week in Richmond Hill. Exhibition, the Carassauga Festival of Cultures, the Grace International Jerk Food and Music Festival, the Luminato Festival, Mississauga Italfest, MuslimFest, the Redpath Waterfront Festival, the Remembrance Day Parade and Service in Brampton, the Rogers Cup, Sing! – Toronto Vocal Arts Festival, TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, the Streetsville Founders Bread and Honey festival, the Toronto Carribbean Carnival, the Toronto International Film Festival, the Brampton Winter Lights Weekend, the Feast of St. Lawrence, Brampton Canada Day, and the Southside Shu e Blues & azz Festival. In the York, Durham and Hills of Headwaters tourism region, the honourees were Aurora’s Christmas Market, the Brooklin Harvest Festival, Markham Canada Day, Canada Day Celebrations in Richmond Hill, the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival, Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest, the Richmond Hill Ribfest, the Markham Milliken Children’s Festival, Newmarket 10 Min Play Fest and Bright and Merry Market in Oshawa. In the Bruce Penninsula, Southern Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe Tourism Region, Top 100 festivals were the Barrie Automotive Flea Market, Barrie Winterfest, Carrot Fest, First Light, Creemore Springs Turas
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Catholic teachers plan one-day walkout Thursday By Ron Giofu The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association ETFO members picketed in front of Anderdon Public School last Friday during their lunch break. (OECTA) has announced that it is planning a one-day, It was part of a “National Day of Action,” (Submitted photo) province-wide walkout on this Thursday. The union states that “teachers in publicly funded mantle publicly funded education,” says Stuart. has planned to cut 10,000 teachers, decreased per pupil Catholic district school boards across Ontario will not OECTA members began administrative job action Jan. funding, refused to provide adequate funding for stube reporting to work or performing any of their teaching 13 this action will remain in effect until and after March dents with exceptionalities and avoided bargaining in duties.” 5. Catholic teachers state they also engaged in full with- good faith with the province’s educators. They clearly According to a news release issued by OECTA, the drawals of service Jan. 21, Feb. 4, and Feb. 21, which saw care very little for public education and the students it mediator called the bargaining parties back to the table 200,000 teachers and education workers across Ontario serves.” last week with the union suspending its planned rotating participate in a walkout. The ETFO stated in “the Ford government’s scheme to strikes “as a sign of good faith and as a further demon“Catholic teachers understand the long-term conse- introduce e-learning courses and then sell those courses stration of OECTA’s commitment to resolve these di - quences of this government’s regressive agenda, and we for profit to other jurisdictions is also worrisome.” cult negotiations.” continue to demonstrate our willingness to stand up and “We’ve seen privatization in the form of charter “Instead of coming to the table with a plan to reach make our voices heard. Parents and the public know that schools and school voucher programs in the U.S. and Alan agreement, the government continued to insist on its we are the last line of defence against the Ford govern- berta, which have siphoned off money from the public deep, permanent cuts,” says OECTA president Liz Stuart. ment’s reckless education cuts,” adds Stuart. system, putting many public schools in jeopardy. Studies “All the while, the Minister of Education has continued Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce respond- have shown that these alternative schools provide few if his attempts to mislead the public by making baseless ac- ed by making a statement of his own. any benefits beyond what public schools provide,” said cusations against Catholic teachers and our Association, “Strikes by the teachers’ unions have resulted in mil- Hammond. “This strikes at the heart of what public eduand by peddling the inaccurate claim that enhancements lions of student days lost. This week, while in discus- cation represents –and that is an equitable education for to our benefits plan is the sticking point in bargaining.” sions with OECTA, we sought to get a deal that is in the every student regardless of personal circumstances or It is alleged by the union that “evidence from OECTA’s best interests of our students through lower class sizes, geographic location.” bad-faith bargaining complaint before the Ontario La- 100 per cent investment in special education and protectOrganized by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, edubour Relations Board (OLRB) has also confirmed that, ing full-day kindergarten. Yet again, we have seen ob- cators across Canada participated in the National Day of despite the government’s attempt to conceal the results struction to a deal because of an insistence by the union Action by wearing red, displaying ETFO logos and signs of their public consultation, education stakeholders and on enhancements to an already generous benefit pack- as they enter schools and engage in social media messagthe public unequivocally reject any plan to increase class age,” Lecce stated. “Students deserve to be in class. That ing with the hashtag #redfored. Education International sizes.” OECTA states it was their decision to pursue a is why I am calling on OECTA to return to the table to and various a liates, including the ational Education bad-faith bargaining complaint against the Crown that get a deal.” Association and the American Federation of Teachers was “the key to finally unlocking the door and making Meanwhile, teachers and educational workers rep- in the U.S., also provided support through social media the full education consultation documents available to resented by the Elementary Teachers Federation of On- channels. members of the public, media, and opposition political tario (ETFO) participated in a “National Day of Action,” ETFO represents 83,000 elementary public school parties, who can now apply to obtain a copy of the docu- which that union said was to highlight the importance of teachers, occasional teachers and education professionments under the Tribunal Adjudicative Records Act.” publicly funded public education. als across the province. “Our Association remains committed to the goal of “Ontario faces a very serious threat to our worldMeanwhile, the Ontario Secondary Schools Teachers reaching a fair agreement at the bargaining table. 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Council wants more discussion with businesses on employee parking By Ron Giofu
Essex County council recently approved tenders for a series of road projects. One of the projects will be County Road 20 from County Road 41 to County Road 9 (Howard Ave.)
County council OK’s roadwork tenders, including three local projects By Ron Giofu Essex County council has approved tenders for a series of roadwork projects, including three planned for Amherstburg. A report from director of infrastructure services/ county engineer Jane Mustac outlined the nine projects planned for this phase of cold in-place recycling with expanded asphalt mix (CIREAM) and hot mix over CIREAM. Among those nine projects were a two-kilometre stretch of County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) from South Side Road to County Road 18 (Pike Road/Simcoe St.), a 0.7-kilometre stretch of County Road 11 (Walker Road) from the 14th Concession to County Road 8 (North Townline) and a 2.2-kilometre stretch of County Road 20 from County Road 41 to County Road 9. Other county roads on the list include a two-kilometre stretch of County Road 19 (Manning Road) from County Road 46 to Highway 401 including paved shoulders, a 4.2-kilometre stretch of County Road 23 from County Road 27 to Highway 3, a 3.1-kilometre stretch of County Road 34 from County Road 18 to Municipal Road No. 851 including paved shoulders, a 2.7 kilometre stretch of County Road 46 from County Road 1 to Richardson Side Road, a culvert over Craig’s Creek in Essex along County Road 12 (Gesto Road) and culverts at Cottam Outlet and Billings Drains on County Road 27. The recommendation in Mustac’s report was approved and it called for the CIREAM contract and the hot mix asphalt over CIREAM both be award to Coco Paving Inc. for total tender amounts of over $1.6 million and over $2.9 million respectively, both amounts not including HST. Mustac noted “the funds for this work were included in the 2020 Infrastructure Services budget.”
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Administration has been tasked by town hall to meet with downtown business owners on where employees can park. The issue of parking in the downtown core of Amherstburg reared its head again at a Feb. 25 “open mic” session and the regular meeting of town council that followed. Councillor Michael Prue asked administration to work with the business owners and operators to try and hammer out a solution, adding that an educational component on where staff can park is important as well. The town recently instituted a two-hour parking limit on spaces within the parking lot at the corner of Richmond St. and Ramsay St. from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday. However, other businesses were concerned nearby about employees of local businesses taking up spots near their businesses. Jason DeLuca, owner of the Navy Yard Flats B&B on Dalhousie St. said they need help as visitors to that business often have trouble finding parking spots. He believed options are limited for guests. “Employees show up for work and then there is no parking,” he said. Jen DeLuca, co-owner of the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour, also believed a solution was needed for staff at downtown businesses. “The issue is finding long-term parking for employees,” she stated. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said “parking has been on the radar for quite some time” and that it has to be addressed as downtown tra c increases. “Administration is working on it,” he said. “We’ll figure out some short term and long term solutions.” Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche believes much of the problem lies in the fact that most employees of downtown businesses park at their own establishments. He added that parking is an issue that a growing municipality will have. Councillor Michael Prue noted his past experiences dealing with BIA’s but an idea of a BIA in Amherstburg has never been accepted. He noted in other towns, parking is jointly funded between the municipality and the BIA and wondered if downtown businesses would be open to such an idea in Amherstburg. If it were to be a jointly funded project, Prue added “I’m 100 per cent on your side.” Councillor Peter Courtney oated the idea of a parking lot outside the downtown core with some sort of small shuttle service, noting parking has been a longstanding complaint in Amherstburg. “I’ve heard the same complaints, trust me,” he said. “I agree there is a parking problem.” DiCarlo added there are still a number of open spots in or near the downtown area and that while they may
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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.
Grade 4 students at 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 neonatal and maternity wards in hospitals in Chukudum,
building bore holes for water wells and continuing to support 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 jars and the goal is to fill them with money for Unity 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.
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The county has released its remuneration report. The report details what members of Essex County council earned in those roles in 2019, plus the remuneration for committee members and those who substituted for regular county council throughout the course of the year. In total, the County of Essex paid out $347,230.05 in remuneration last year with $321,559.46 being for members of county council. Of that $321,559.46 earned by county council members, $248,558.74 was their salaries with the rest of their remuneration being to cover costs such as indemnities, mileage, conference expenses and per diems, out-oftown meetings and per diems and association meetings and per diems. The two people at the top of the remuneration list among Essex County council members were no surprise as it was the warden and deputy warden. Warden Gary McNamara, also the mayor of Tecumseh, saw his county remuneration be $108,790.11, with $86,396.16 being his warden’s salary. Deputy Warden Nelson Santos’ salary was $14,987.52 and the Kingsville mayor’s total remuneration for 2019 in his county role was $23,379.34. Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain, the former warden, earned a salary of $12,564.10 in 2019 with his total remuneration being $20,898.87. The remainder of Essex County council members earned a salary of $12,237.36, but their total remuneration varied based on the other expenses they incurred or were paid for during the course of last year. Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti’s total remuneration for 2019 was $17,783.11 while LaSalle Deputy Mayor Crystal Meloche and LaSalle Mayor Marc Bondy had total remunerations of $16,746.93 and $16,723.74 respectively. (Continued on page 16)
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“SOUPer Wednesday” helps raise cash for ACS’ vehicle replacement fund By Ron Giofu
Wildwood Golf & RV Resort’s beef barley soup won the SOUPer Wednesday event at the Columbus Community Hall in Amherstburg. It was presented by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Darlene Menard (left) accepts the plaque from ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. (Submitted photo)
Over 200 people received an opportunity to try some of the area’s finest soups and help raise money for a not-for-profit agency at the same time. The sixth annual “SOUPer Wednesday” was held Feb. 26 at the Columbus Community Hall in AmherDylan Lach stburg with approximately 210 tickets being sold, inserves up some cluding take out customers. About 40-50 people were of Western reportedly turned away at the door due to the event Secondary selling out. School’s soup as It was presented by Amherstburg Community Serpart of SOUPer vices (ACS). Wednesday. A total of ten local restaurants from Amherstburg Western offered and LaSalle participated including the 19th Hole at one of 13 soups Wildwood Resorts, Caffeine & Co., Gilligan’s Fire available as Grill, Smashed Apple Catering and Takeout, LA Town part of the ACS Grill, Chicano’s Tacos and Tequila, Fox Glen Golf Club, fundraiser. Shooters Roadhouse, Speck’s Restaurant and Wolfhead Distillery. Also taking part were Seasons Amherstburg and the culinary students from Western Secondary School. The public could try a soup from ACS’ Meals on Wheels kitchen as well, however that soup was not eligible to win. ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo said the event went well. “We sold out,” she said. “Everyone enjoyed it.” DiBartolomeo noted there were some new additions to the event, including the culinary students from Western Secondary School. The “SOUPer Wednesday” event was a way for local businesses and organizations to get noticed, she added. “I think it’s a great way to showcase Amherstburg,” said DiBartolomeo. “I think the price (to attend) is affordable and who doesn’t love a hot bowl of soup on a winter’s day?” It was also a day where people could socialize and visit with one another, DiBartolomeo added. Proceeds from the day went into Amherstburg Community Services’ vehicle replacement fund. DiBartolomeo indicated they were close to being able to purchase a new minivan for their Meals on Wheels drivers. A new van costs approximately $30,000 and she believed the money raised last Wednesday afternoon could push them over the top. “Hopefully, after (Wednesday afternoon), we should be able to purchase one,” said DiBartolomeo. The current van being used is past its prime. “It’s time to retire that vehicle,” she stated. The winning soup was the beef barley soup prepared by the 19th Hole at Wildwood Resorts.
Irene McFarlane (left) accepts soup from Christeen Ingham and Lindsay Todd from Gilligan’s Fire Grill during last week’s SOUPer Wednesday held at the Columbus Community Hall. It was presented by ACS.
Patricia Miller enjoys a wide variety of soup as part of ACS’ “SOUPer Wednesday” fundraiser. Proceeds went into the vehicle replacement fund.
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Joanne Fear holds up some pamphlets for Safe Families Canada. Fear is the program’s regional director for Windsor-Essex. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu “Basically, we do preventative care to keep children out of foster care and to keep families together,” she said. Fear said social isolation is a problem today as “we don’t know our neighbours like we used to know our neighbours” and often parents, especially if they are single, don’t always have a place to go in case of emergency or crisis. Situations can range from addition and medical problems to a parent having their appendix out and having no one else to turn to. Safe Families seeks to “come alongside parents in crisis” and help them with short-term care for their children ranging from a couple of days to several months. Volunteer families help care for the children as long as needed until families are able to be reunited. “When they are reunited, we continue to provide
support,” said Fear. Fear added referrals to Safe Families Canada can be made by anyone, including doctors, social workers, pregnancy centres, rehab centres or even the families themselves. She noted the people who are in crisis can meet the volunteer families beforehand so they know where their children are going and who is caring for them. The time children are with volunteer families “varies depending on the need.” “What’s happening is people don’t want their children going into the system so they don’t go for help,” said Fear. The local region not only encompasses WindsorEssex County, but extends as far as Chatham-Kent, she said. Fear pointed out she has to raise $38,000 per year to keep the program active, adding she wants to expand it further to work with teenagers who want to be independent and no longer qualify under the Safe Families Canada program due to age. “I’ve got a bunch of volunteers ready to go. The only thing standing in the way is funding,” said Fear. Between Christmas and early-February, the local chapter of Safe Families Canada worked with six families. Fear noted the need often arises suddenly. “You can’t plan it. It depends on the crisis that comes,” she said. Fear said she is continuing to work with her volunteers to help get the word out about Safe Families Canada. “We’re looking for community support. Anything to get the community involved,” she said. “Amherstburg is just incredible when it comes to supporting different agencies.” The work Safe Families Canada does has a lasting impact, Fear added. “It’s not just changing a situation today. I think it’s going to have lasting impact down the road,” Fear stated. “If we keep families together, it helps families for generations to come.” Safe Families Canada has been in town for less than a year and is open to everyone, she added. “We don’t turn anyone away.” For more information, call 226-340-9949 or e-mail windsor@safefamilies.ca.
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General Amherst defeated Chatham John McGregor in three straight sets Feb. 26 to win their second straight SWOSSAA “AA” championship. Back row (from left): head coach Jeff Miller, Jennifer Dufour, Emilie Tyrala, Emery Lucier, Brynlee Ammonite, Lexi Dodds, Allison Dufour, assistant coach Mary Ewer. Front row (from left): Emma Macvoy, Abby Orchard, Elyssa Grondin. (Photo by Kathy Dodds)
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Bortignon. “It probably was the healthiest we’ve been all series.” Bortignon praised the Flags, saying It went from ecstasy to agony in the “they are a really good hockey team” span of a week for the Amherstburg Ad- and one that will contend for the PJHL mirals. Stobbs Division championship as the Just seven days after eliminating Flags now advance to the finals to play Petrolia in Game of their first round either Lakeshore or Essex. Bortignon series, the Admirals were ousted from didn’t rule out the Flags competing for the P HL Stobbs Division playoffs them- an Ontario championship either. selves by the Mooretown Flags. Moore“(Mooretown) had some opportunitown completed a four-game sweep ties and they buried them,” said BorSunday night with a 5-2 win in Game 4 tignon. “You can’t fault any player or at the Libro Centre. goalie. It’s tough to lose but at the end of Mitchell Demelo and captain Broden the day, we just came up short.” Meloche scored for Amherstburg, with The Admirals entered the third period it being Meloche’s final junior hockey of Game 4 with a 2-1 lead, but Mooregame. town scored four times in the third pe“I thought it was our best effort of the riod with two of those being empty net series,” said Admirals head coach Paul goals. “Hats off to them,” said Bortignon. “We just didn’t have enough.” Daily E-Waste The Admirals could Drop Off only muster four goals at the following: in the four games. They lost Game 1 of the PJHL Colasanti’s Stobbs Division semi1550 Rd 3 E, Ruthven finals 4-0 last Wednesday Joe Meloche Ford night in Mooretown beAmherstburg fore dropping a 4-1 deciHarrow and Colchester South Arena sion in Game 2 Thursday Computers for Kids Windsor night at the Libro Centre. For more information please call Bortignon said they battled hard in that game but 519-253-KIDS (5437) a slow start hurt them. We offer FREE PICKUPS for Corporations & Businesses They stepped up their www.cfkcanada.org in the second and MARCH 7 & 21 play third period and but were HRS: M-F 8:30 - 5, SAT 9-1 not able to come back. 4150 Sandwich St. Windsor ON Max Clifford had the Registered Charity # 860001437RR0001 lone Amherstburg goal in By Ron Giofu
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Nancy Cooper
Passed away with her family by her side on March 1st, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Joseph Martin and the late Florence Mayville. Beloved wife of Gary Cooper for 20 years and the late Ernest Renaud (1978). Cherished mother of Jo-Ann Squire (Charles), Nora Bergeron (Steve), the late Ernie (1998) and the late Gail Cadarette (2014) (Wayne), Sherrie Renaud (Dave), Shellie Renaud, Tessie Harrison (Bill) and Jonathan Renaud (Angie). Dear stepmother of Dolly, Bill Anderson and Tammy, Tracy, Samantha and William Cooper. Proud grandma of 16 loving grandchildren and 17 adored great grandchildren with 1 on the way any day. Adored sister of Josephine Clifford and the late Marie Doe. Nancy was known to most at Cooper’s Marina as the Worm Lady and known to her grandchildren as Nanny Fish. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Essex County Lung Association or the Windsor Regional Hospital Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday March 5th, 2020 from 10:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 157 (281 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg). Funeral arrangements entrusted to Families First Funeral Home, 585 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg (519-969-5841). Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca.
OBITUARY MITCHELL, Madeline Grace (nee Holman)
Passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020 at 91 years of age. Predeceased by her husband Arthur (1973) and son Kevin (1993). Loving mother of Jocelyn (Orest) Babiuk, Elise (Chip) Thrasher, and Byron Mitchell. Cherished grandmother of Candace (Jason), Kline and great grandmother to Malakai and Marek Kline. Reunited with her siblings, Ella Rice, Chuck Holman and Ron Holman. Mandy will be fondly remembered by many customers as the cheerful manager of Amherstburg’s Mac’s Milk convenience stores where she worked for many years. A special thank you to all of Madeline’s friends and neighbours at Laferte Towers who helped care and watch over her throughout the many years she resided there. We would also like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to Mandy’s doctors, Dr. Saad, Dr. Mahzer, Dr. Moncur, her CCAC LHIN workers and to her Pharmacist Steve Beneteau and staff for all of their excellent care and compassion. To nurse Sonya, Irina and the staff at Franklin Gardens in Leamington where Mandy spent the last few months of her life, thank you for everything. Stephanie Bondy and Tracy Blackburn your help and kindness was greatly appreciated. There will be a private family celebration of Madeline’s life. If you so desire in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke or the Kidney Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the James H. Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg N9V 3K8 (519-736-2134). You may leave your condolences online at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca
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Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 1, 2020 at 91 years of age. Loving wife of the late Peter (2003) for 56 years. Beloved mother of Bob (the late Marianne), the late Donna Brimner (Larry), Lynn Pajot (Larry), Mary Rocheleau (Ron) and Theresa Forcier (Joe). Cherished grandmother of Brian (Sarah), Peter (Dee), Robbie (Arian), Jenn (Rob), Anne-Marie (Ryan), Ray (Jess), Nick (Karen), Jacqueline (Hayson), Daniel and 15 adored great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Paul Renaud (Blanche), Jane Brosius (the late Bill) and predeceased by Marguerite, Rita, Marie, Norman and Irene. Predeceased by parents Oscar and Clara Renaud. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Clara retired after 25 years of dedicated service from Woolco. She was actively involved and enjoyed her time with her Euchre Card Groups. She was a member of the St. Joseph Altar Society and the Chummettes. If you so desire, donations to a Charity of your Choice would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 from 2 – 5 pm at Families First Funeral Home 585 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg (519-969-5841). On Wednesday, visitation will resume from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Church (399 N Townline Rd, Amherstburg). Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca
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Finn Bradford Leonard Erickson Robinson Sept 22 1942-Mar 4 2010
Mar 6 2006- Mar 9 2006 You’re not forgotten Grandson dear, Nor ever shall you be, As long as life and memory last, We shall remember thee.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Love, Sian, Mark, Vivienne, Cecile and Donnie and Families
Happy 14th Teen Birthday Always remembered by Grammy Jean and Grand-Dad Barry Evans and Family 2020
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County releases 2019 remuneration
Local high school student’s bowling skills lands him U.S. scholarship
(Continued from page 8) Essex Mayor Larry Snively’s total remuneration totalled $16,3 2.46 while Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche had a remuneration total of $15,3 .45. Lakeshore Deputy Mayor Tracey Bailey had a remuneration amount of $14, 65.42. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald’s remuneration last year was $14, 56.61 while Leamington Deputy Mayor Larry erbeke’s total remuneration was $14,622.66. Kingsville Deputy Mayor Gord ueen’s total amount was $14,363. 6 while Essex Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche’s remuneration amount was $13. 9.41. Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo’s remuneration total for 2019 was $13,0 9.39. A total of 21 people were included on the schedule of other remuneration for their various roles in the county. Among those listed included former Amherstburg deputy mayor Bart DiPasquale ($144.26), Ron Sutherland ($1,2 5.56) and Councillor Michael Prue ($3 .46).
By Ron Giofu A local high school student will be heading to a university in the United States thanks to his bowling talents. ustin de Bont, a Grade 12 student at General Amherst High School, will be attending Cleary University in Howell, Michigan near Ann Arbor next year on a four-year, $40,000 per year scholarship. His bowling talents have not only led him to success in Canada, but in the United States as well and when he attended the U.S. national tournament in Detroit last year, he was introduced to several American universities at a competition with several scouts.. A lengthy recruitment process followed and he looked at schools around the U.S. but he eventually chose Cleary University. “I started bowling when I was eight-years-old,” said de Bont, who just turned 1 . “I started bowling because my parents were bowling in leagues Wednesday nights. I thought it was really cool so I started in a youth league.” When preparing for tournaments, de Bont practices three to four times per week in Windsor. This is a slower time of year for him, so he mainly bowls once per week in his youth league at the present time. He is already scheduled to compete in the U.S. nationals again this uly in Las egas and he has competed at the provincial level in Canada as well where his most recent tournament saw him bowl a 235 on the first day and come in fifth the second. de Bont said there is more to bowling than meets the eye. ot only does technique matter, but so does the actual lane conditions. At the competitive level, alleys are often used that have differing oil patterns and bowlers have to adapt to how the oil is laid out on the alley. He has about a dozen bowling balls, all for different types of conditions, comparing it to why a golfer uses different types of clubs. “That’s why I have so many different bowling balls,” he said. “They all react differently to the oil on
Justin de Bont’s bowling talents have earned him a scholarship to an American university. The General Amherst High School student will be attending Cleary University in Howell, Michigan in the fall. the lane.” While at Cleary University, de Bont will study business management with an eye on going into corporate law after that. Part of the reason he chose the Michigan school is because it just felt like the right place to be for him. “I had a good connection with everybody,” he said. “I got along with everyone there. It’s a very good place. The campus is really nice.” It was a tough decision, he added, but he and his family are relieved now that he has made it. de Bont’s current average is 205 and his league also allows him a chance to earn some extra money depending on how he bowls. He noted he was able to pay for his driving school with the money he earned while bowling. His mother Wanda added “this is a great opportunity for kids” and that many people don’t realize the opportunities that can be had by pursuing a sport like bowling.
Lady Gens to be in OFSAA March 9-11 (Continued from page 13) Seedings for OFSAA will be announced this week and Miller projects the Lady Gens will be seeded anywhere from third to fifth in the province. He said Eden is likely one of the better teams as is Widdifield, who won silver last year in Amherstburg. Ottawa always produces strong teams, he added, as does the Halton area. “We definitely want to get back to the championship quarterfinals,” said Miller. “From there, we’ll take it one match at a time.” Miller added they are looking forward to the tournament and hopes the team gets local support when they play. “Hopefully we can play well and get as far as we can go,” said Miller. “A medal would be a nice touch, that’s for sure.”
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General Amherst’s Tylor Fraser races a Belle River player to the puck during WECSSAA playoff action last week. Amherst lost this game as well as their next game to L’Essor.
Sebastien Tronchin (background) scores the second of General Amherst’s goals in a 5-2 loss to Belle River in WECSSAA “AA” playoff action last week in Essex. Standing in front of the net is Tylor Fraser.
Bulldogs boys hockey season comes to an end in the WECSSAA “AA” playoff tournament By Ron Giofu
The season is over for the General Amherst boys hockey team. The double-elimination playoff tournament got underway last week with all games being played at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. That arena was picked as it is a neutral site for the teams still playing in the playoffs. The tournament started last Tuesday afternoon for the Bulldogs with a game against a strong Belle River Nobles hockey club. The Nobles jumped out to a 3-0 lead but the Bulldogs clawed back to make it 3-2. Tucker Laforet cut the deficit to 3-1 near the end of the second period and Sebastien Tronchin found the back of the Belle River net early in the third period to make it a 3-2 game. However, the Bulldogs could get no closer. The obles were able to make it 4-2 shortly after the Bulldogs cut it to within one and then added an empty net goal to make it a 5-2 final. General Amherst head coach Pat Garrett said they hung in there with a good Belle River team with assistant coach oe Shaw adding it was “a respectable game.” “I’m pleased with how we played. I’m not pleased with the result,” said Garrett. “I think if they can play that way moving forward, other teams will have their hands full.” Assistant coach ate Lenson added “we played hard. We played with heart and we showed some grit.” Lenson added he was also happy with the effort but needed to generate more shots on net and work on taking fewer penalties. Showing discipline, making smart decisions, controlling puck possession and crashing the nets were also keys for the Bulldogs. However, things didn’t go well for the General Amherst boys team in their next hockey game. They returned to the ice Thursday afternoon for their second game of the double-elimination but lost 6-0 to L’Essor, a team they had beaten in the regular season. “It was 2-0 after two and it was a pretty good hockey game,” said Garrett, “until the third period.” Garrett said he didn’t have an exact cause of what happened from there that led to four L’Essor goals in the third period, but believes it may have been too much desperation on his team’s part. “That was a little disappointing,” he said of the third period. “We took a few extra chances and got burned on a couple.” The 6-0 final score wasn’t re ective of how the game went, he added, though “we didn’t play our best when we had to.” The Bulldogs are a young team overall, he said, and he praised the group of players that the coaches worked with. General Amherst loses only three players to graduation, as opposed to the 2016 team that went to OFSAA that lost 11 players from it. “I’m excited for upcoming years because of our youth,” said Garrett. “They are a nice group of kids.”
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The land affected by the proposed amendment is located on the north side of County Road 20, west of the intersection of County Road 20 and Concession 6 S. The legal description of the subject site is described as Lots 51 & 52, Concession 5 S, Part 1 on Plan 12R11492. The subject property has approximately 379 m (1224 ft) of frontage along County Road 20, and a total area of 64.50 acres (26 hectares). THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1999-52 would change the zoning of the subject land noted above from the “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Residential Type 1A (R1A) Zone”. THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow residential uses on the subject property in accordance with the R1A Zone. The proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law is in conformity with the policies in the Official Plan. The lands are designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s Official Plan. ANY PERSON may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/01/20) Amendment is available for inspection at the Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre at 3295 Meloche Road during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca. If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town at the address below. DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 27th day of February, 2020.
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Lady Gens ousted from WECSSAA “AA” girls hockey playoffs By Ron Giofu The General Amherst girls hockey season is over but the coaches are pleased with their team’s effort this season. The Lady Gens’ loss to Essex by a final score of 5-1 last Wednesday afternoon was the end of the season as it was their second loss of the WECSSAA “AA” high school girls hockey playoffs. It is a double-elimination tournament. Mikalah Wilcox scored the General Amherst goal. Both playoff games were at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore, as that facility was chosen to host this year’s playoff tournament. “I thought we played really well and tried hard,” said defenseman Cassidy elle. “We got a couple of bad breaks.” Both elle and Abby Laframboise graduate this year but both believe the General Amherst girls hockey program is in good hands. “They are going to do excellent next season,” elle predicted. Laframboise also said the Lady Gens tried hard against Essex this season but a couple of bad breaks went against them. She said they had a strong team but last Wednesday just wasn’t their day. She added she will miss being part of the girls hockey program as it was like a family for them. elle added she will also miss “the team dynamic” and they were able to see growth in the younger players. Both played since Grade 9 and believe they grew as players and people by being a part of the Lady Gens hockey program. Laframboise said it was a really positive group this year that tried to help each other. General Amherst head coach Dan Pettypiece said Essex plays tight defensively, noting the 0-0 tie the teams played to in the regular season. “If a few of the breaks had gone the other way, it could have been a different result,” said Pettypiece. The Lady Gens were a young team this season, he
General Amherst’s Mikalah Wilcox scores the lone General Amherst goal during a 5-1 loss to Essex last week. The Lady Gens lost both of their playoff tournament games last week and were eliminated. added, and the players had to learn that things they did in the past may not work against a higher level of competition. “It’s a learning process,” he said. “They took a big step forward this season.” The win over Tecumseh Vista Academy the previous week in the one-game knockout round was big for the program, he believed. “They are capable of doing big things,” said Pettypiece. Pettypiece added “overall, we are pleased with the effort this season” and the Lady Gens took big strides from where they were the previous year. The other game of the WECSSAA playoffs was a 3-0 loss to the Belle River Nobles. “They scored a goal in each period and were very tight defensively. I don’t think we played to the level we are capable of and I’m not saying the result would have been much better but you never know,” said Pettypiece. “When you create relentless pressure on teams when maybe they’re not expecting it you can sometimes achieve surprising results. Kayla Renaud made her long awaited return to the net and played a very strong game.”
Carlie Hayes (left, 10) gets pokechecked during the third period of General Amherst’s loss to Essex.
South County Predator girls earn another gold medal Preds capture top spot at “Survive the Hive” hockey tournament Special to the RTT The South County Predators Pee Wee Amherstburg Girls Hockey Team brought home a third gold medal February 21-23 from the 2020 Survive the Hive Hockey Tournament, in Oakville. Head coach ason Dion said, “Oakville’s a big tournament with many great teams. It was an amazing effort and team win. The girls showed character and heart all weekend.” Over that weekend, goalie Grace DeThomasis was on fire with three shutouts. In game one, against the Oakville Hornets, Amherstburg won 3-1 with a hat trick from Skylar Dion. Later in the day, in game two, against Toronto Leaside ellow the score was 10-0 with a hat trick from Avery Grubb, four goals for Skylar Dion and singles from Sophia Aspila, Lauryn Mialkowski and Jordyn Atherton. Against the Huron Heat, in the third game, the score was 1-0 with a goal from anelle Gorham. The team progressed to the next stage of the
The South County Predators Pee Wee girls hockey team won the gold medal at the recent Survive the Hive Hockey Tournament in Oakville. It was their third gold medal at the tournament. SPECIAL TO THE RTT
tournament in first place. During the quarter final game against Sudbury the score was 3-2 with two goals from Skylar Dion and a goal from Sophia Aspila. In the semi-final game, against Toronto Leaside White, the score was 2-1 with a goal from Avery Grubb and an overtime goal from Skylar Dion to seal the win. The final game of the tournament was against the Huntsville Sting. This was a competitive game with a single goal from ordyn Atherton. In the final 2 seconds goalie Grace DeThomasis made a fabulous glove save to secure the win for the team. Team members include: Asha Dewan, Avalina Pellarin, Avery Grubb, Braelin Sutts, Danica Barron, Grace DeThomasis, Janelle Gorham, Jordyn Atherton, Katelynn Bezaire, Kennadie Lalonde, Laia Weigel, Lauryn Mialkowski, Rylee Varney, Skylar Dion, Sophia Aspila, airia Whited, Calista Way, coach ason Dion, assistant coach Casey Sutts, assistant coach Dave DeThomasis and trainer Nancy Gorham. This win has the team pumped for the final month of the hockey season. Thanks to our sponsors the Harrow Hockey Mom’s and EW Metal. Go Preds go!
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