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Lewis reclaims Essex riding for Conservatives

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Essex MP-elect Chris Lewis gives a celebratory speech after learning he’s won his riding in the 2019 federal election. The Conservatives snatched Essex back from the NDP but lost the federal election to the Liberals. By Jonathan Martin Essex is Conservative once again. Chris Lewis snatched the reigns from New Democrat Tracey Ramsey, whose one term in office had upset the Conservative Party’s 11-year hold on the riding. As the ballot counts rolled through a gathering of Lewis’ supporters, the few dozen people present

alternated between applause and tense silence. For much of the night, Ramsey was hot on Lewis’ heels. In the end, though, Lewis walked away with a 4,394-ballot lead – and almost 41.5 per cent of the riding’s total votes. “I didn’t know what tonight was going to bring,” Lewis told his supporters after his win. “I really didn’t. I had prepared two speeches and I’m really glad I didn’t need the second one.

“Essex is once again blue.” Essex may be blue, but Canada, as a whole, remains red. The Liberals managed to scrounge up a minority government with 157 seats as of midnight, down from the 184 they won in 2015 and well below the 170 they’d need to govern with a majority. To pass legislation or to survive confidence votes, they’ll need to garner support from Canada’s other political parties. The third-place Bloc Québécois or the fourth-place New Democrats are safe bets. Either would provide the Liberals with enough votes to get things done. Lewis’ comrades in blue came in second place, as far as seats are concerned. They did earn the most ballots, however, with 34.6 per cent of the popular vote. That’s a full 1.7 per cent more than the Liberals. “People responded to our positive Conservative message,” Lewis said. “I’m exceptionally proud of our platform.” Tamra Walls-Muise, a grade four teacher at Essex Public School, said the message Lewis brought to her students and the way he presented it turned her into a supporter. “Chris (Lewis) came and spoke to my students and I was very impressed with him,” she said. “He answered all of their questions and all of my questions very clearly and gave very valid reasoning that made me think, ‘This is my guy.’” Walls-Muise’s “guy” could be seeking her support again sooner rather than later. In a minority government, the prime minister and his or her cabinet find themselves outnumbered. It’s easy for the other political parties to declare that they have no confidence in the sitting government, which usually triggers a new election. It’s happened six times before; most recently in 2011, when the federal Conservatives were found to be in contempt of Parliament. For now, though, Lewis said he’s excited to serve Essex. “Tonight, we celebrate,” he said. “Tomorrow, we roll up our sleeves.”

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NDP’s Ramsey falls short in re-election bid against Conservative Lewis

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NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey, joined by her husband Germaine, blows kisses to the crowd at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 594. Ramsey thanked supporters after losing to Conservative Chris Lewis in Monday night’s federal election. By Ron Giofu Admitting it wasn't the result they wanted, NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey was gracious Monday night after her re-election bid was unsuccessful. Ramsey, who was elected in 2015, lost to Conservative Chris Lewis Monday night with neither candidate's

party being successful nationally as the Liberals will form a minority government under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. With 254 of 254 polls reporting Lewis had 28,126 votes to Ramsey's 23,350. Liberal candidate Audrey Festeryga had 12,840 votes. Jen Alderson, the Green Party candidate, got 2,139 votes while People's Party of Canada candidate Bill Capes finished fifth with 1,231 votes. Ramsey said she thought of her team when

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she found out she lost, as she waited for results at her campaign office in Essex before coming to her election night party at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 594 in Tecumseh. She thanked her staff and supporters, telling them “we fought very, very hard.” “The past four years have been a gift,” she said, adding she got to know the riding well. “I don't know that this is the end.” Ramsey, who unseated Conservative Jeff Watson in 2015, congratulated Lewis and stated “I wish him all the best in dealing with all of the incredible people” in the riding. Noting she is on a leave of absence from her job at Ford Motor Company, she said she may return there or find something else. Noting the loss is “fairly fresh,” Ramsey said she still plans on being involved in the community and didn't rule out a future run in politics. “I promise you, I'll be back,” she told supporters. With the Conservatives holding the riding for over a decade before she was elected, Ramsey said they had a good base of supporters and with polls uncertain as to who would form government prior to the election, she figures that played a part in the election result as well. “We did everything we could to keep the riding,” she stated. “The people of Essex have decided and I respect that deeply.” Ramsey said the NDP still has strong Members of Parliament who will hold the government's “feet to the fire” and she said she will take a step back and see what unfolds. As for what she is most proud of, she said it was the casework she did as well as the work her staff did. She said they got cards and flowers from people they helped over the past four years. It is tough knowing she won't be able to help them further, she stated, but noted the NDP is tough in Essex and will be back, adding praise for her provincial colleague Essex MPP Taras Natyshak. “I firmly believe every day is an opportunity for something,” Ramsey said of her future.

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Thanks extended to those who helped with fundraising garden project We would like to offer our sincere thanks to La Rocca Restaurant and staff, Sue and Mary Krutsch, Al Smith and the boys at the Hideout, the K of C staff in River Canard and all of our friends and neighbours for donating to our fundraising garden project! A total of $2,000 has been donated to breast and prostate cancer research through the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. —Peg and Ron Chittle Amherstburg

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affected by the changes. Shorelines have eroded. There are homes flooded locally. These conditions speak to our challenges and I want to be part of meeting our climate crisis challenges with action and by being part of the changes that help to avert the crisis we are all facing. So I’m passing along the idea that if we all thought of one way to start doing or stop doing something to help the Earth, we would be helping to make a good home for our children and we’ll be helping the future generations of our families to live in balance with the dynamic powers of our global home, the blue marble of Earth. —Bille Gardner Amherstburg

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Let Fire Chief present Fire Protection Ideas Amherstburg is re-doing the master fire plan for the town. Only two or three people showed up to the public meetings. Unfortunate. The Amherstburg Taxpayers Association invited Fire Chief Montone to make a presentation to our members. We had lots of interested members. We thought about 50 people would show up, based on our previous meetings. The Amherstburg Taxpayers Association booked the Sportsman Club for Oct. 24. We sent a notice to all of our members. A good audience was guaranteed. Surprisingly, on Oct. 15, Chief Montone was ordered not to attend. We know this was not Chief Montone’s fault. Someone higher up in rank at town hall ordered Chief Montone not to attend. How sad. Why would Town Hall purposely want to stop the Fire Chief from sharing his ideas with the public? Why would anyone want to shut down Chief Montone? I don’t think anyone at town hall knows fire protection better than Chief Montone. I say let Chief Montone present his ideas to the public. That can only be a good thing. —Tim Gray Amherstburg

Closure of local business found upsetting to resident

This is written as a complaint as to why Amherstburg shoppers have to go into Windsor for services. The framing and trophy store, Custom Creations, was a valuable and necessary part of our community. The proprietor was forced out of business and the store has been vacant ever since. What sense that makes is beyond me. Now, if I want framing done to be done I must travel to Windsor and give them my business. Walt was a master at his craft. Shame on the owner for making the people who shopped in his store extremely upset about the whole thing. —Mary Sue Johnson Amherstburg

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St. Clair College students get local rhododendron and azaleas ready for winter

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Instructors Melissa Simpson, Wendy Trahan and Sandy MacDonald came with 26 first-year horticulture students from St. Clair College to help get rhododendron and azalea plants ready for winter. By Ron Giofu A group of students and staff from St. Clair College got rhododendron and azalea plants in Navy Yard Park ready for winter. The group came to Amherstburg and joined volunteers with the Amherstburg Rhododendron Club in deadheading and other tasks that were necessary to prepare the plants for winter. Sandy MacDonald, one of three instructors that came to the park from St. Clair College, explained that “we bring first-year students every year” to help maintain the rhododendrons and azaleas. Second-year students, he added, help fertilize the plants and help in other ways. A second-year student is usually hired through a grant from the estate of Bob and Norma Sutherland to help maintain the park in the summer as well. The late Bob Sutherland was affectionately known as “Rhodo Bob” for his efforts to grow rhododendrons and azaleas in Amherstburg. “It's a great collaboration between the Amherstburg Rhododendron Club and St. Clair College,” said

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Future of remaining portion of Centennial Park still up in the air By Ron Giofu

The future of the northern 12 acres of Centennial Park are still a cause of concern for some in the community but the town is guarded as to what it says about what may be happening. The issue came up at last Tuesday’s town council meeting when Bob Rozankovic, president of the Amherstburg Taxpayers Association, emphasized the hope that it remains as parkland. Rozankovic said he is “fully cognizant” that council is limited as to what it can say due to the issue being discussed in-camera, but noted the history of the park dating back to 1933. “It is no secret that the vast majority of residents wanted this acreage moved back into the parks inventory,” said Rozankovic. Reasons why the 12 acres of Centennial Park should remain as parkland, as listed by Rozankovic, include it being the third busiest park in Amherstburg, that the park is central to “a large segment of our population,” it is adjacent to the new public high school site, that the land hasn’t been declared surplus, taxpayers haven’t been consulted as to other uses and that “this community has both financially and emotionally invested in the park

through contributions of money, time and effort” on the part of General Amherst High School and local service clubs. “The park is a tribute to the outstanding contributions of one of Amherstburg’s beloved citizens – H. Murray Smith,” said Rozankovic. Rozankovic added a motion consisting of four items was passed by town council April 23, 2018 with three items pertaining to the former St. Bernard School site and the fourth being that “administration be authorized to move forward with the proposed plans as identified in confidential report number 20180423-c.” He questioned whether that would involve Centennial Park. “During last year’s election cycle, Deputy Mayor Meloche publicly stated that geared-to-income housing would be put at Centennial Park. I’m sure if he broke confidentiality, there would have been an integrity commissioner’s investigation,” said Rozankovic. Rozankovic also challenged other members of council, stating Councillor Don McArthur said Sept. 10 he would “welcome the opportunity” to discuss Centennial Park openly. He said Councillor Patricia Simone was “very passionate” during last year’s discussions on the policing debate and

Residents are expressing concern over the future of the north end of Centennial Park. Further details may be known once the Greater Essex County District School Board finalizes its plans for the new public high school on the southern 15 acres. told Councillor Peter Courtney that “your roots run very deeply in this community.” “Councillor Renaud, as a labour person you have fought for the needs of your brothers and sisters in your local. How about our residents now?” asked Rozankovic. Rozankovic said Councillor Michael Prue is “in a sense” the “elder stateman at the table” and that his guidance is being sought. “During the last election cycle, each of you stated a preference for keeping the remaining 12-and-a-half acres of parkland,” said Rozankovic. “So, councillors, this is your moment. Your defining moment.” Town council received Rozankovic’s delegation without comment, and Mayor Aldo DiCarlo indicated he couldn’t add much when interviewed the next day. “It’s still not an issue we can address yet publicly,” he said. It appears the Greater Essex County

District School Board’s plans for their 15 acres of Centennial Park may factor into what the town does with its share as DiCarlo indicated they are awaiting word on what their plans are. “Everything is tied to everything,” he said. With the new public high school going in the southern 15 acres and the community hub going at the former St. Bernard School site, DiCarlo indicated there will be a lot going on in one general area of Amherstburg. “What is happening at the park in between is still up in the air,” he said. “There are still a lot of moving pieces right now.” The mayor added that “at this stage, we’re still planning” but if any decisions were to be made and any zoning changed, it would have to be done in an open session. “For anyone who thinks we are trying to do something behind closed doors, all of this would have to be discussed publicly,” said DiCarlo.

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stated. “Administration will continue to monitor 2019 financial projections Over $16,000 owed by the for the town and will advise council in Amherstburg Festival Corporation future variance reports.” will be written off by the Town of Councillor Peter Courtney asked Amherstburg but not before parties whether the statute of limitations in involved went back-and-forth at each small claims court is two years, as the other during a recent council meeting. matter dates back to 2017. Director of Town council received planning, development and legislative administration's report that $16,765.56 services Mark Galvin said collections in policing expenses that were incurred agencies are more aggressive than several years ago be written off but towns when it comes to collecting not before current council members debts and “it's very, very difficult to get and administration exchanged words it when a collection agency can't.” and opinions with former council “Pursuant to Town policy, members and former members of the Administration exhausted internal Amherstburg Police Services Board collection efforts and referred these (APSB). accounts to a collection agency. “The outstanding invoices to Further to the review and actions by Amherstburg Festival Corporation the collection agency, the Town has totalled$16,765.56. This amount will been advised that their collection be incurred as an expense in 2019 efforts have been unsuccessful and resulting from the account write-off. that collection is unlikely. The account The expense will be posted to a is within the approval authority of miscellaneous expense account in the the Chief Administrative Officer to Police budget centre, as the invoices authorize the write-off under the were for policing services and the Town’s policy,” Rousseau added in his related revenue was recognized there written report to council. “The Town LIB_2019 Fall Print Ad_BW_10.25x7.143.pdf 1 exhausted 2019-10-10 10:52means AM when the invoices were issued,” a has all of collection report from treasurer Justin Rousseau other than proceeding to litigation. It By Ron Giofu

is the opinion of administration after consulting with the collection agency that this would not result in any success. The Town is unlikely to be successful in recovery of these funds, the account has been written off in accordance with the Town’s Collections Policy.” Courtney believed litigation would be “a waste of money” and believed council should have been better informed of the decision. He would later bring up a motion under new business that if any future matters come up, that they come before council first. Courtney added his view on the matter is that the town policies were not adhered to and “there's dropped balls across the board.” “It never really started with administration. It started at the police services level,” stated Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche. “It was dumped in administration's lap.” Former APSB chair Bob Rozankovic took exception to Meloche's comments, believing the comments were “a falsehood.” Rozankovic said CAO John Miceli and Rousseau came to an APSB meeting where the board was going to recommend legal action to collect the debt but were told by Miceli the town could take it over as it had the resources on hand to collect it and it would be a “black eye” on the town to take legal action. “The Police Services Board did their job. We did not dump on administration,” said Rozankovic, adding administration “asked for this.” He said the board was asked if payments could be received in instalments and only received a $1,000 payment. Then administration stepped

in with “a viable plan", and “that's the facts.” Miceli asked Rozankovic “were they aware they invoices they produced were unrecorded invoices not in the town's books?” The CAO added: “The reason the town stepped in is because you had unrecorded revenue. There were two sets of books. That's what there was. That's the reality.” Courtney tried to diffuse the situation, stating “the past is the past” and that he was concerned more with policy enforcement and not pointing fingers. Diane Pouget, a member of the previous council, told the current council that council had know knowledge of the situation and accused Miceli of going “behind our backs” in meeting with the board. She urged council to review all documents pertaining to the situation, adding she found out about the matter while attending a candidate meeting at the Beacon Ale House last fall. “It came to light because of my questioning and that that was in 2018. Council did not know about it in 2017,” said Pouget. “That is incorrect. The information does exist,” responded Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “That's all I can say on the matter.” Pouget said if it exists, it should be shown to council. “I can't do that and you should know why,” said DiCarlo. Pouget said none of the other council members knew about it until she raised the issue. DiCarlo later stated council was told about it Sept. 11, 2017.

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prepare healthy meals. Roberts said a challenge during construction has been running plumbing and sanitary services to parts of the building that didn’t previously have it, though was pleased that contractors only had to make two cuts into the floor to install the kitchen the ECNPLC will be utilizing. The entire building is approximately 32,000 square feet and Roberts said the remaining part of the former school building is about 16,000 square feet. “Fortunately, the remaining 16,000 square feet can be segregated from what we’re building right now,” said Roberts, meaning when council decides what to do with the remaining part of the school, construction can occur without disturbing ACS and the ECNPLC. “We’re fast tracking as best as we can to get the nurse practitioner clinic open,” said Roberts. The hope is that the clinic will move in within the next few weeks. A seniors “drop in” area is anticipated by the new-look main entrance.

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Waad Mikha does some painting in a north/south hallway near the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic. The former St. Bernard School will also house Amherstburg Community Services and some yet-to-be determined agencies. Continued from Page 8 ACS is also expected to move into the building later this year. They too are getting their own kitchen with the ACS kitchen being a commercial facility that will be able to house programs like Meals on Wheels. ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo said they will have roughly 1,000 more square feet than their current office at 179 Victoria St. S. “We’re very excited,” said DiBartolomeo, “to not only expand the number of programs we have but

to expand the amount of agencies we partner with and expand those community partnerships.” DiBartolomeo said she can look out of her window at her current office and see the progress of her future office and she likes what she sees. There will be programs for residents of all ages, she said, and programming for people both in the day and in the evening. Roberts said the portion of the former Catholic elementary school dates back to 1958 and construction methods used back then have resulted in extra costs when renovating the building. “It’s got quite a history to it,” he said. That said, Roberts praised the town’s decision to purchase the building and renovate it into a community hub. “In many cases, people shy away from repurposing older buildings,” said Roberts. “I think repurposing this building was an excellent choice.” “It’s a great use of a repurposed building in town,” agreed DiBartolomeo. “Having all the services under one roof will be exciting.” As of now, the gymnasium will stay as it is and decisions are still to be made by town council as to what will go in the rest of the building. The town has a lot of requests and choices will have to be made as to who will get to move into the other 16,000 square feet of yet-to-be-upgraded space. The town purchased the building for $550,000 from the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board in 2018. Funding of $650,000 was received from the province to cover building upgrades.

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Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic executive director Pauline Gemmell and the town’s director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts look over some of the construction at the new community hub in the former St. Bernard School. NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW BY THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg passed By-law 2019-075 on the 15th day of October, 2019 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Amherstburg not later than the 29th day of April 2019, notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection and must be accompanied by the $300.00 fee prescribed under the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017 in the form of a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. 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. AN EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the By-law and a key map showing the location of the lands to which the By-law applies follows below. The complete By-law is available for inspection in my office during regular office hours and on the Town websitesetback www.amherstburg.ca . 0 m from all property lines. Outdoor growth shall be located no closer than 225 m from any Institutional (I) Zone boundary or Open Space (OS) Zone DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 16th day of October, 2019. boundary. (iv) A Licensed Cannabis Production Facility shall be prohibited from displaying The proposed advertising amendmentunless is general in nature and applies various throughout the the advertising complies withtothe Town properties of Amherstburg Sign ByTown of Amherstburg, key map has been provided in this notice. The proposed bylaw or istherefore expresslyno allowed by Heath Canada regulations. law is located the Town’s website on theFacility Planning Department, Planning Notices(HI) page (v) Aon Licensed Cannabis Production located within the Heavy Industrial or at https://www.amherstburg.ca/en/town-hall/Planning-Notices.aspx. Light Industrial (LI) Zone shall operate indoors. (vi) All buildings associated with a Licensed Cannabis Production Facility shall be EXPLANATORY NOTEto a Site Plan Control agreement with the Town of Amherstburg. Site Plan subject Control will address concerns regarding security, emanating odours, lighting, THE AMENDMENT TO ofZONING BY-LAW incorporates certain provisions of the provision municipal servicesNo. and 1999-52 stormwater/wastewater management. Zoning By-law for of Cannabis Production (vii) to Allaccommodate other provisions the applicable zonesFacilities. shall apply. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 introduces regulations pertaining to the establishment of Licensed Cannabis Production Facilities in certain zones. The following changes are in effect: Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP • Definitions of “Licensed Cannabis Production Facility”;Manager “Air Treatment Control”, of Planning Servicesand “Cannabis” are proposed to be added to Section 2 of theTown Zoning By-law to clearly define of Amherstburg these types of uses. Libro Centre • The definitions of “Greenhouse, Commercial” and “Greenhouse, Farm” are proposed to be 3295 Meloche Road amended. Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5 (519) 736-5408 • The addition of zoning provisions which will regulate Telephone: Licensed Cannabis Production Fax (519) 736-9859 Facilities and permit the placement of such facilities, subject to No. provisions, in the Agricultural (A) Zone, Light Industrial (LI) Zone and Heavy Industrial (HI) Zone. The Licensed Cannabis Website: www.amherstburg.ca Production Facilities would be subject to the following provisions: (i) Facilities shall be located and designed in accordance with Federal regulations to mitigate potential impacts including light emissions, air emissions, odour, and so forth as allowed by Heath Canada regulations. 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The second installment of the season for the Church House Sessions was held Oct. 11 at Amherstburg Community Church. The live music series featured performances from groups and individuals with all musicians getting on stage at the end for a finale performance. The next Church House Session will be Nov, 8 back at Amherstburg Community Church starting at 7 p.m.

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New owner plans to make downtown building into local bookshop By Ron Giofu

When the River Town Times moves across Richmond St. in January, the current site won’t sit vacant for very long. The building at 67 Richmond St., at the corner of Ramsay St., will be transformed from the River Town Times office to the River Bookshop early next year. Richard Peddie, the retired Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) president/CEO and president of the Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF), has purchased the building from Peter Leardi and assumed ownership Oct. 17. Peddie says he plans on restoring the exterior to look like it did in 1885. “Outside, we’ll replicate 1885,” said Peddie. “It will be cozy inside but it won’t replicate 1885.” Peddie envisions wooden shelves and varieties of books including fiction, history, art, nature, science and a children’s area with books, tables and chairs. He has hired the Toronto-based architectural firm Lebel & Bouliane to design the building with a local contractor to perform the work. “I’ve been a bibliophile for a long time,” said Peddie, stating he was

Amherstburg Taxpayers’ Association. Thursday, Oct 24 at 6:30pm. At the AMA Sportsment Club 468 Lowes Side Rd, Amherstburg. Two Presentations; Fire Chief Montone with Amherstburg Master Fire Plan and Bar Point Community with regard to new housing development. Friends of Fort Malden & PO3 Paranormal Presents Spirits of For Malden. 2 hour Paranormal Investigation Tours at 7 & 9 pm at the Fort Malden National Historical Site, Thurs Oct 24 & Fri, Nov 1st. Tickets $30 per person. wwwfriendsfortmalden.org Pet Valu Local Kitty Adoption Event, Saturday, October 26, 10am to 4pm. 400 Sandwich St. (Walmart Plaza). Stop by and meet some lovable kittens and adult cats from the Humane Society. We will also be having a Bake Sale to help off set expenses. DEJAVU NEW 2 FASHION SHOW, Nov 3 or Nov 10. Tickets $25 include lunch & door prices, avail at Dejavu New 2 or the Legion. Part of proceeds go to toys for tots.

known for that during his days with MLSE. “My dad was a big reader. My mentors were books.” One of Peddie’s goals was to write a book and now he has two to his credit – Dream Job and 21 Leadership Lessons. After their release, Peddie began contemplating his own store and contacted independent bookshop owners in Toronto, Burlington and Sarnia for advice on how to proceed. “They are all competing against Indigo and online and they were willing to share their ideas,” he said. Peddie said he was 24 hours away from leasing another property but then heard of the opportunity to buy the building at Richmond and Ramsay. “I got wind that 67 Richmond was up for sale. I found out on a Thursday and bought it on a Saturday,” Peddie said. “I love that it’s on a corner and on a main street.” Peddie added he is a believer in sociologist Ray Oldenburg’s “Third Place Theory” which states “everyone needs a place to live, work and go to.” While there are coffee shops, craft breweries, the library and other locations to fulfill the third need, Peddie wants to add one more cultural destination to the town.

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(Left) Richard Peddie has purchased the building at 67 Richmond St., the current home of the River Town Times. When the local newspaper moves across the street to 80 Richmond St. in January, Peddie will transform the building into the River Bookshop. RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU

(Right) The River Bookshop will have an exterior appearance similar to 1885, as is pictured here. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MARSH HISTORICAL COLLECTION

“Good small towns need (a library) and good small towns need independent bookshops,” he said. The River Town Times moves into the Heritage Square Plaza at 80 Richmond St. in January and Peddie aims to start construction shortly thereafter. The early goal is to open the River Bookshop in the spring of 2020. “I’d love to be open in May,” he said, though added “we’ll do it right” when it comes to renovations. The amount of the investment is a

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“really healthy six figures,” he added. “It’s a lot of money but it’s worth it,” said Peddie. Once open, Peddie said he plans on working in the store but also plans on hiring a full-time manager, assistant manager and a group of part-time staff. He also plans on bringing in local authors and speakers. “I promise to work hard to constantly bring interesting speakers to Amherstburg,” he said.

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Skate-a-thon raises money for new vehicle for Amherstburg Community Services

By Jonathan Martin Skate Amherstburg helped Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) skate part of the way to a new vehicle last Saturday. Around 30 people laced up and took to the ice at the Amherstburg Libro Centre, where Skate Amherstburg hosted an hour-long “Glide So Seniors Can Ride” skate-a-thon, the proceeds from which will go toward purchasing a new “care-a-van” for ACS’ fleet. ACS uses its vehicles for a variety of purposes across Windsor-Essex County, from delivering food to those who can’t cook through its meals-on-wheels program to shuttling those who can’t drive to their medical appointments. They even shuttle students to St. Clair College. ACS works its fleet hard, said ASC executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. It runs its vehicles into the ground every four years or so. “We use our vehicles quite a bit,” she said. “We need the transportation to get around 100 or 150 people to their day-away programs.” Branka Stewin heads the effort. She’s ACS’ meals on wheels and transportation coordinator. “People don’t use us until they need us,” Stewin

said. “When people are in crisis and they need to get their loved ones to the doctor or the hospital and can no longer get them into the car, that’s when they call us.” She said Lynn Fox, Skate Amherstburg’s president, approached ACS “very kindly and generously,” intent on collaborating to raise funds. “We think it’s important to give back to the community outside of our usual non-profit services; to work within the community as a community organization,” Fox said. Skate Amherstburg organized some very wobbly games of on-ice basketball, soccer and hacky sack for the event’s younger skaters. Toward the end of the skate-a-thon, Skate Amherstburg volunteers brought a massive playground parachute onto the ice so the children could try to play their billowy games on skates. While the youngsters were occupied, their guardians could sign up for pledges and indulge their sweet teeth at a bake sale run by ACS volunteers. Sept 13, 2019 PHOTOS BY Glen JONATHAN3x100 MARTIN Fox The event’s goal, Fox said, was to put a dent in the Children play games at a skate-a-thon,Gary held $10,000 ACS still needs to purchase its newAlan vehicle. at the Libro Centre on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Official revenue figures hadn’t been released at print This proof is for typographical errors and omissions. Please double check all dates, names, email and web addresses for accuracy. Onc ThePlease event raised Amherstburg Community errors become theoutstanding responsibility of the client. check carefullyfunds and initialfor the client approval box prior to returning this proof to your time, but the event surely shuttled the Services’ fleet of vehicles. balance in the right direction.

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Local nurse heading to Dominican Republic for missionary work By Jonathan Martin

PHOTO BY JONATHAN MARTIN

Alexa Kempfer tries to draw traffic to her friend, Tirzah Krey’s, fundraising barbecue on Alma Street in Amherstburg recently. Kempfer said she has “mixed feelings” about saying goodbye to Krey, who hopes to leave by February.

A local nurse is taking her power of healing – both physical and spiritual – overseas. Tirzah Krey, 25, is preparing to work as a regional human care coordinator for the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) in the Dominican Republic. Once she lands in the Caribbean country, she’ll take responsibility for the physical, mental and spiritual health of over 100 people, made up of Lutheran missionaries and their families. “Missionaries tend to not care for themselves,” she said. “My role will be to take care of them so they can take care of others.” She’ll also do health visits and provide health education to locals within her area of coverage, which will extend across Latin America. This isn’t the first time she’ll be doing missionary work overseas, though. She’s done short-term trips to spread the Gospel and visit her brothers and sisters. She’s the fourth sibling in her family to take their faith-based vocation to a different country. “As a mother, I’ve started the grieving process,” Joan Krey, Tirzah’s mother, said. “One more of my children is leaving here, but that’s life and that’s where their careers and their love takes them. She’s doing something very good and I’m happy for that.” Tirzah hopes to hop on a plane by February, but it all depends on when she reaches her goal of raising $100,000 in Canadian funds. She’s responsible for raising the amount each year. She took her fundraising to her home congregation at Amherstburg’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church recently. “It’s not in the budget to pay the way for our missionaries, so they’re responsible for their own

funding now,” Joan said. Her late husband was a Lutheran pastor who was sent to Canada as a missionary from the United States. It’s a far cry from how things worked at Tirzah’s previous job. She spent two years working at Harper University Hospital in Detroit. Before that, she received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Windsor. “I love nursing and I love Jesus,” Tirzah said. “This way, I get to do both.”

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION #157 REMEMBRANCE DAY WREATH CEREMONY

The Remembrance Day wreath ceremony identifies and honours those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice during conflict or who succumbed to their wounds as a result of the conflict. Designated Government (Federal, Provincial, and Municipal), Legion, Canadian Armed Forces, Municipal Services and Community Service Clubs wreaths will be placed during the ceremony. Personal wreaths (those of which are recognized on the Cenotaph plaque) will be called and placed during the ceremony. Private family wreaths placed in memory of loved ones may be placed after the dismissal of the parade. Commercial and Business wreaths will be placed in position prior to 10:00 am Monday, November 11, 2019. Note: The Branch conducts a parade and wreath ceremony and grave decoration on Decoration Day (1st Sunday of June 2020) to acknowledge any members of the Legion who have passed.

2019 ANNUAL POPPY CAMPAIGN Business Executives and Supporters of the Legion

On behalf of the Poppy Chair Allan Kinsey, I extend to you an invitation to support the annual Poppy Campaign. The Annual distribution of Poppies & Wreaths is the sole appeal by Royal Canadian Legions for the Benevolent Funds Branch. Poppy Funds are held in trust, to be used for emergency assistance to Veterans, their dependents and the children of deceased ex-service personnel. All money, collected by our branch, is spent in the Amherstburg area and used to assist our Veterans at our district hospital, the Parkwood Campus of Victoria Hospital, in London, Ontario. The Poppy Fund is the Legion’s way of remembering the debt owed, by all of us, to those who sacrificed so much on our behalf, that we might continue to enjoy the freedoms that we all too often take for granted. It is the Legion’s sincere belief, that all Canadians appreciate this annual opportunity to contribute in a special way to the payment of this debt. In addition to the Act of Remembrance, contributions to the Poppy Fund are tangible expressions of thanks, to the men and women who gave their lives, and also to those who became disabled while serving their country. Please notify our Legion Branch 157, by return mail or at rclbranch157@cogeco.net NO LATER THAN NOV. 8th ( ) Donation to Poppy Fund $ _____________ ( ) Remembrance Wreath $75.00 ______________ (quantity) A limited number of wreaths are available on a first come first served basis. Wreaths may be purchased at the Legion or by sending a cheque to the Branch at the address above. Please make cheques payable to “RCL Branch 157” Commercial and Business Wreaths will be placed at the Cenotaph prior to the ceremony at 10:50 am November 11th, 2019. A list of contributors will be read and publicized to express our sincerest thanks. For your convenience, anyone wishing to place their wreath in a private moment may do so between 1:00am and 7:00am on Monday November 11th, 2019 during the 202 Army Cadet Corps Vigil.

POPPY FUND In addition to the Act of Remembrance, contributions to the Poppy Fund are tangible expressions of thanks, to the men and women who gave their lives, and also to those who became disabled while serving their country. Your being a member of the Branch demonstrates your support for the Royal Canadian Legion and what the institution represents. Should you wish to make a contribution to the branch specifically, an alternate option exists. Donations to the Operating Fund can be used to assist in supporting the Branch, as well. Please indicate the direction of your generous gift on your cheque by identifying POPPY or OPERATING. Please make cheques payable to “RCL Branch 157”. Note that the Fort Malden Branch 157 does not hold a “Charitable” number and donations are not tax deductible. On behalf of Branch 157, thank you in advance for your generosity. Doug Innes, Poppy Chair RCL Fort Malden Branch 157 Volunteers needed for Poppy Distribution. Please call if interested.

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Gorgeous waterfront property high on the bluffs of Oxley. You will enjoy the benefits of having raised views whether from the deck just outside the patio doors, the viewing area only one flight down, or at water’s edge enjoy a fire as the waves lap upon the shore. The home features 2 bdrms w/large master w/walk-in and cheater door to bthrm. Warm and rustic kitchen, huge living/family rm /gas fireplace stretches across the home to enjoy window wall to the lake. Patio drs to vast deck with winding stairs to water’s edge will impress your guests. This lakefront property has outbuilding/garage that can serve as garage and a large area to entertain, use a yoga studio, or just a ‘she shed’ or ‘mancave’. Furnace/AC rented for $124.29/mth. This property has a pre-determined offer date of Sept 17th at 4pm. Sellers reserve the right to view, accept/decline any offer including pre-emptive offers.SEE SCHEDULE “B” IN DOCUMENTS. DEPOSITS MADE PAYABLE TO LBO -586.

Well taken care of bi-level home in heritage estates offering 3 big bdrms, spacious liv rm and din rm w/ new flooring, eat in kit, lower finished lvl fam rm wgas fireplace, huge games rm, tons of storage, grade entrance, rear covered patio o/looking fully fenced yard and inground pool w/no rear neighbors, all this and sitting at the end of a quiet cul de sac, perfect family home. Open for registration of offers, all offers to be presented 7pm October 16th, 2019 as per request of the seller. No preemptive offers. Call Brad Bondy @ 519-736-1766

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Very well maintained, move in ready ranch in McGregor. This lovely home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, spacious liv rm and kitchen , with extensive renovations completed within the past 4 yrs. Roof, siding, windows 2013, new carpet and flooring 2014. New sundeck & shed. Common fees are $140.00/month, includes water, garbage and snow removal, use of pool and clubhouse. This is affordable living at its finest. This property is available for registration of offers, however, no offers will be viewed until Monday 28th @ 5pm. No preemptive offers will viewed all as per sellers request.

384 WHITE

517 ALMA $589,900

Very well maintained 3+2 bedroom, 2 full bath raised ranch home in popular Kingsbridge Subdivision. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, formal dining area, maple kitchen cabinets and patio door leading to sun deck. Hardwood and ceramic flooring, cozy family room with gas fireplace, 2 car attached garage and so much more. Situated on a spacious fenced in lot. Jason Laframboise, Broker or Mitchell Deslippe, Sales Representative 519-903-5817

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Quality built home by Duri Construction ltd. Very attractive 3 bedroom 2 full bath, 1740 sq ft (approx) ranch style home in beautiful Meadowview Estates, features brick & stone exterior with stylish architectural metal siding accents & open concept design. Inviting great room with custom entertainment wall, modern electric fireplace & flush tv opening along with 9’ ceilings and 10’ tray to give an open comfortable feel. Hardwood & ceramic flooring throughout. Master bedroom features walk in closet, ensuite bath and architectural ceiling. Quality built kitchen with granite/quartz counter tops, wide patio door leading to covered raised rear concrete porch. Main floor laundry and 2 car attached garage. Full unfinished basement with 3 pc rough-in bath and the list goes on! Everything

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Great opportunity - located on over an acre surrounded by farmers field. 4 bedroom family home with generous size rooms, wood burning stove in great room, open kitchen w/breakfast bar & lrg dining area, rear den (needs finishing), enclosed front porch, 2 main floor baths, main floor master, 3 upper bdrms, 24’ x 50’ 3 car garage/workshop w/wood stove, 40 x 56’ steel pole barn(gravel flr), older wood barn and more! Septic 2013. The perfect central location between Howard ave & walker. This ppty is avail for registration of offers however no offers will be viewed until 10/8/2019 @ 6pm as per the request of the seller. Seller reserves the right to view preemptive offers, no escalation clauses, and the seller has the right to accept or decline all offers. Call Brady Thrasher, Debbie Nedin @ 519-736-1766

Meadowview Estates, what you’ve been waiting for! Quality built by nor-built construction. Approximate 1470 sq ft full brick/ stone semi detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with open floor plan. Featuring hardwood and ceramic flooring, granite counter tops in kitchen, master suite with walk-in closet and ensuite bath with custom ceramic shower. Main floor laundry room, attached 2 car garage, patio doors leading to covered porch. Full finished basement. Plus architectural ceilings in master bedroom and living room, gas fireplace, concrete drive and more!

52 TOFFLEMIRE

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Under construction by Everjonge Homes Ltd. 1485 Sq Ft Kelowna Craftsman Ranch style home. A large corner lot is just the beginning of the great features of this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom raised ranch style home. Engineered hardwood in the living room, dining room, and hallway. Ceramic in the foyer and on stairs to the main floor and wet areas. Cathedral ceiling compliments the living room area. Good sized Island in kitchen with pantry and patio doors. The patio doors lead to a covered Roof area for a future covered deck. Master bedroom has a large walk0-in closet as well as an ensuite bathroom with ceramic shower with glass doors. A concrete drive included in the purchase price. Visit us in the quaint and historic waterfront town of Amherstburg. Our sales centre is located at 193 Davis and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3, Wednesdays 5-7 and Saturdays 2-4

519-890-5955. Call Theresa Forcier, Sales Representative

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Oversized fully finished ranch semi-detached home on picturesque and prestigious bob-lo island. Approx 1450 sq ft on the main floor consisting of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, gas fireplace, all new high end laminate and vinyl flooring installed, completely renovated kitchen with new high-end granite counter tops, freshly painted, all new light fixtures and more. Fully finished lower level with 3rd bedroom, additional bedroom and massive family room all consisting of huge 9’ ceilings. Attached garage with inside entry. Furnace and ac (2014), new roof shingles (2013). Ferry fees of $4700 per year apply. Call Ryan D’Alimonte, Sales Representative 736-1766

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9878 WALKER

Stunning home built by Vanderbuilt Homes, 12 years new. Sought after location, steps to park and walking trails. 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom. Three seasoned screened sun room. Main floor laundry. Flowing, open concept design. Two fire places, gleaming hardwood floors, granite counter tops. Large master bedroom with gorgeous private en-suite bath. Nicely landscaped. Sundeck. This house is a must see. This ppty is avail for registration of offers however no offers will be viewed until sept 16th @ 6pm as per the request of the seller. Seller reserves the right to view any preemptive offers. Seller further reserves the right to accept or decline any offer.

Very well kept 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 storey waterfront home. Open floor plan with amazing views of beautiful Lake Erie. Spacious living room and sun room overlooking the in-ground pool, sun deck & water. Formal dining area. Large detached 2 car garage with heat & hydro backing onto scenic natural area. Best of all worlds. Don’t miss out. Buyer agrees to assume Lake Erie Country Club dues of $946 annually, for the exclusive use of property across street in addition to clubhouse, park etc. Buyer acknowledges and agrees to accept the local improvement charge for sanitary sewers in the amount of $488.95 per year expiring in the year 2022. This local improvement is in addition to the taxes shown on this mls listing.

Custom designed 2 Storey home that will impress from the moment you view the grand foyer. This home features 6 bdrms and 6 baths. There are 4-5 bedrooms up with 2 ensuites and a walk through bath. Mn flr features Master wing w/ensuite, 2 large walk in closets, sitting area and access to sewing rm that would make a bright office. Mn flr laundry, formal dn rm and large open concept kit w/island, liv rm has gorgeous fp & mantle centrepiece with lg windows to let in all the natural sunlight. This home has a metal roof, triple garage and fully fin basement. Outside you will find a separate building that could be a great workshop. There is an ingrd pool with a lg patio to enjoy the long summer days and nights. All of this sitting on over 7 acres with your own wind farm and geothermal furnace that is spaced though the home to ensure a comfortable and even heat distribution throughout.Please attach schedule “B” to all offers in documents tab, deposit check made payable to LBO (586).

4561 CONCESSION 4 $399,900

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From its enviable acreage counts to its country charm, this grand oasis is surrounded by the most beautiful scenery you’ll ever see. Situated on an impressive 18.5 acre wooded ppty in the highly regarded ‘pleasant valley’, sits a stunning recently completed 2 storey home overlooking a 1 acre private pond equipped w/a 3-tier waterfall. Appreciate the exceptional finishes both inside & outside of the home, from the outdoor Argentinean kitchen, concrete pebble stone heated in ground pool, to the jaw dropping main kitchen w/sliding doors leading to the covered full outdoor kitchen w/retractable screens. Smart home features & automation offered throughout the ppty to simplify your life & maximize your daily experience. The main home features 5 bdrms, 4 baths. Guest home features 1 bdrm, 1 bath. Site features: 5 car garage, barn 6500 sq ft shop with solar contract generating approx $7,000./year in income for the property owner (contract transferable). Step into the life you deserve!!

419 LAKESIDE

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Owner retiring from this long time ,successful Windsor/Essex county sign company. Approx .84 acre fenced site with approx 4712 sq. Ft. Plus an additional enclosed 900 sq. Ft. Lean to. Building can be divided into 5 separate units. Current owner used 3 units and leased 2 of the units. One unit still leased on a month to month basis for $550 per month plus utilities. (units 4 & 5 have separate gas meter). Gas heating. Office space. 20 ft ceiling height in unit 1. Over head doors. Total of 5 doors. Unit 1 door height is 16 ft with a rear exit door as well. Property is zoned cn.6. Many possibilities. Contact lbo for zoning and current permitted uses.

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Great home for a large family. Home features 4 plus bdrms and 2 full bathrooms. Spacious floor plan. Large family room. Updated kitchen. Fully fenced rear yard with in-ground pool, cement patio and plenty of room or the kids to play in the grass area. Large sundeck above the garage with access from the master bedroom and views of the water. Beach rights. Over sized 2.5 car attached garage. Lots of storage space throughout. This property is available for the registration of offers however no offers will be viewed until oct 22, 2019 as per the request of the sellers. Sellers have the right to accept or decline any offer. Local improvement charges of approx $587.39 added to the property taxes until 2022.

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1518 CYPRESS

4897 CONCESSION 4

590 SUPERIOR $569,900

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County retreat situated along the region’s wine route! Sitting on over an acre is this beautiful country home w/4 bdrms and 2 baths, a det’d dbl garage w/another ov/sized storage shed directly behind, the ultimate garden/she shed on southwest corner of yard, and a roomy bunkie or guest house. 3 outbld feat metal roofs. Main flr of home has lg kitchen w/eating area, living rm, master bdrm on main, full bath, and a unique family rm w/gas fp and raised area perfect for entertaining. 3 add’l good sized bdrms upstairs and 2 pc bath. Full bsmt partially fin’d with loads of storage space and laundry. Co-Listed with JUMP Realty-Lorne DupuisThis property is avail for reg of offers however all offers to be presented on Mon Oct 7th, time TBD, at the request of the seller, no pre-emptive offers. 24 hrs notice for showings.Please attach schedule “B” to all offers in documents tab, deposit check made payable to LBO (586).

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231 CRYSTAL BAY $439,000

3 year new! Brick to roof. One house or two, you decide! Each lvl separate makes 1400 sq ft each lvl. Separate entrances. Fully furnished both flrs. Plus 25’ x 42’ detached garage, heated workshop, beautifully lndscpd 0.66 acre of private rear yard. Separate furnaces & c/air units. Hrv system. 2 lrg covered rear decks. Plus a 8 x 40 ft container attached to shop. List too numerous to mention here. Call John D’Alimonte, Kim Wheeler & Jayci Wigle Sales Representatives 519-736-1766

9695 CONCESSION 9

405 JEWEL

3 bdrm 2 bath ranch style semi town home in amherstburg. Open concept living, featuring 2 bdrms main flr, one w/patio doors to deck o/looking rear yard, large eat in kit, liv rm w/skylights, another patio door to sundeck, fully finished lower lvl, brand new furnace and c/air rented and to be paid out on closing by seller, don’t miss out on this beauty, This ppty is avail for registration of offers, however no offers will be viewed until 7PM Oct 11th, 2019 as per request of the seller, NO preemptive offers. Please attach schedule “B” to all offers in documents tab, deposit check made payable to LBO (586). Call Brad Bondy @ 519-736-1766

2317 FRONT RD N $599,900

1145 FRONT

Jason Laframboise, Broker or Mitchell Deslippe, Sales Representative 519-903-5817

2+1 bedroom brick/vinyl raised ranch semi-detached home in a nice area of victory estates. Features laminate & ceramic tile flooring throughout, kitchen with raised eating bar, pantry, patio doors to 2 tiered deck, partly finished lower level with 3rd bedroom and 2nd full bath. Very clean long term tenants would like to stay if possible. Priced at $264,900.

1114 UNION

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Location! Location! Downtown core - beautiful riverfront park and dining steps away. 1/2 wrap around covered front porch, det 2.5 garage, fenced in rear yard w/ingr. Pool as is, sunroom with hot tub (as is), forced air gas heat with central air (2018), exterior asbestos sided, shingles approx 8yrs. Part cellar for furnace and hwt. Added character w/woodwork detail. Lots of potential. Currently rented landlord tenant act applies. * pls allow min. 24 hours notice (*no showings after 5pm*) (note: listing agent to be present to open for all showings) Call Brady Thrasher, Debbie Nedin @ 519-736-1766

Large building lot with over 117 feet of frontage in a quiet convenient area of town. There is a good opportunity of severing this lot into (2) approx. 59’ x 115’ lot in an established area 1 block from the Detroit River. South side of the lot has above ground pool and hydro easement for pole maintenance. Property has grass and has chain link fence around the entire lot, great opportunity to live in a peaceful waterfront area Priced at $199,900. John Bondy, Sales Representative @ 519-890-1165 view photos @ www.homesbyjohnbondy.com

If your looking for a waterfront home with an incredible view then 1145 Front road is the home for you. This beautiful home sits on a large lot across from their boat dock that accompanies this property. This home features many updates including flooring, patio doors, furnace and a/c over the last 5 years. You will enjoy beautiful days outside whether its watching the freighters go by or your out back enjoying the peaceful sound of the pond. Don’t miss out on this incredible property as it won’t last long. Over sized heated garage perfect for anyone looking to use as a workshop or man cave. Give l/s a call today to set up your personal tour Please attach Schedule “B” to all offers in documents tab, deposit check made payable to LBO (586) Call Brad Bondy @ 519-736-1766

Hot new listing on quiet dead end street in A’burg. All brick 4 level side split. Hardwood & ceramic flrs thru-out. Formal din rm, lrg kitchen w/lots of cabinets & counter space. Main floor laundry. 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, family room w/gas fireplace, laminate flrs, separate living rm & office w/grade ent. Newer furn & a/c, windows, grade entrance, roof (2017), att garage & lrg fenced in yard. This one’s a real pleasure to show, seller’s have a special eye for decorating.As per seller’s request offer’s will be viewed Tues, Oct 15th time tbd. No pre-emptive offers. No escalation clause. Seller’s reserve the right to accept or decline offer’s.

Welcome to 61 Higgins. Extremely well kept raised ranch in a great neighbourhood situated on a large corner lot. Professionally landscaped with plenty of trees offering a private rear yard. Large shed/workshop. Gazebo, patio and a 12’ x 14’ sundeck with built in bar seating. Open concept floor plan. Eat-in style kitchen. Recently painted throughout. Large bedrooms on the main floor and a 4 pc bathroom with corner jacuzzi tub. Fully finished lower level. Nice family room with gas fireplace. Large office/den currently used as the “Man-cave”. Plenty of storage space. Heated attached car garage. Many recent updates including furnace 2018, a/c 2017, shingles 2016. Tankless hot water tank, owned. In-ground sprinkler system. This property is available for the registration of offers however no offers will be viewed until October 15, 2019 as per the request of the sellers.

Over 1700 sq. ft. on main floor plus fully finished lower level. Situated on a 50 x 157 ft. lot. Many custom features. 3 + 1 bedroom and 3 full baths. main floor laundry 17 x 15 ft. master bedroom. Custom cabinetry throughout the home including wet bar in basement. 519-890-5955. Call Theresa Forcier, Sales Representative

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year and Admirals head coach Paul Bortignon called it “as much as a must win you are going to see.” That said, he thought they could have played better. “You look up and down the lineup, we didn't get a good effort from everyone tonight,” he said after Sunday night's win. “Maybe it's a sign that we have a pretty good team when you can do that and still come out with a win.” The Admirals had a good first period, Bortignon said, and he thought Clifford had a good game. “I thought he was pretty dynamic tonight,” he said. “Getting Christian McBride back was a big boost.” Goalie Nick Bolton had a good game and Bortignon said he is showing signs of getting more comfortable in net for the Admirals. Their young players are becoming more comfortable as well, with Bortignon stating that is showing in practice and carrying over into

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Amherstburg’s Max Clifford breaks in on Dresden goalie Rhett Devries during third period action Sunday at the Libro Centre. Clifford would score his second goal of the game on the play with the Admirals winning 5-1. games. The Admirals do not have another home game until the Essex 73's return to the Libro Centre Nov. 10 and will play six straight on the road. Bortignon said they have to take advantage of their off-days as there are stretches when they play games on consecutive nights. “You obviously want to win every game you play but we know it's not going to be easy. Ultimately, we're taking it one game at a time.” The Jr. C hockey club is also getting

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Bulldogs pleased with effort despite loss to strong Holy Names team By Ron Giofu

The scoreboard may not have reflected it, but the General Amherst Bulldogs senior football team was happy with their effort last week. The Bulldogs hosted the Holy Names Knights last Thursday at the Libro Centre and the strong Knights team came away with a 36-0 victory. The Knights were up 14-0 after the first quarter thanks to

40 and 47-yard touchdown runs with an 80-yard touchdown run being called back on a penalty. In the second quarter, Holy Names scored two more touchdowns thanks to a two-yard run and a ten-yard touchdown run to build a 28-0 halftime advantage. A one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter put the Knights up 35-0 and they added a single point in the fourth quarter.

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Jacob Howson (11) heads upfield on a carry during the Bulldogs’ home game against Holy Names last Thursday. Holy Names improved to 4-1 with a 36-0 win while General Amherst dropped to 2-2. Holy Names improved to 4-1 on the 2019 WECSSAA Tier 1 West senior football season while General Amherst dropped to 2-2. “It was a tough game,” noted General Amherst's Ethan Reaume. However, Reaume believed it was their best effort to date, as they played solid fundamental football against a team they knew that was going to be tough to defeat. “We played better than we thought,” he added. General Amherst head coach John Rudak was also happy with the way the Bulldogs play, the score notwithstanding. “We put up a great effort. Our defense played great on first down,” he said. Rudak said the coaching staff was able to get a look at a lot of players.

“We did get a lot of guys in the game,” said Rudak. “We found some diamonds in the rough right now.” The Bulldogs' goal was to put points on the board but while they didn't do that, there were opportunities particularly in the first quarter. “We held our own against those guys,” said Rudak. “They are a very good football team.” The next game for General Amherst is this Thursday (Oct. 24) at 7 p.m. at the Libro Centre against the Brennan Cardinals. The Cardinals come to Amherstburg fresh off of a 30-0 win over Villanova last Friday. General Amherst concludes the WECSSAA Tier 1 West regular season Nov. 1 with a 7 p.m. game against the Sandwich Sabres in LaSalle.

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General Amherst’s Abby Orchard collides with a Lajeunesse player during the third quarter of last Tuesday evening’s WECSSAA Tier 1 senior girls basketball game. Lajeunesse used a strong second half to defeat the Lady Gens.

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By Ron Giofu The General Amherst Lady Gens senior girls basketball team were in action twice last week and while they came close to winning, they fell short in both. The first game of the week was last Tuesday evening on their home court and they were not able to keep things going after a good first half and lost 36-25. The Lady Gens led 15-8 at halftime but Lajeunesse started strong in the third quarter and took a 27-22 lead after 24 minutes. General Amherst head coach Dom Silvaggio said they got into foul trouble against Lajeunesse but noted they simply didn't play as well in the second half as they did in the first half. “Our defensive intensity was not the same in the second half,” said Silvaggio. “They are too good of a team to hold to eight points.” Free throw shooting was also a problem for the Lady Gens as they were only two-for-14 from the charity stripe against Lajeunesse. “Our rebounding wasn't good in the first half and in the second half it was

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Bulldogs end the week well on the volleyball court By Ron Giofu Both the General Amherst Bulldogs senior and junior boys volleyball teams concluded the week on a strong note. Fresh off of a 25-21, 25-14, 25-22 loss at Lajeunesse last Tuesday night, the senior Bulldogs returned to their home court where they knocked off the visiting Kennedy Clippers 25-21, 25-23 and 27-29 last Thursday. The juniors swept their way to victory against Lajeunesse Tuesday and took two of three sets against Kennedy two nights later. “We did well tonight,” said Craig Lohnes, who coaches both teams, after Thursday's matches. “The seniors and juniors both won.” The senior Bulldogs “played better tonight. I think that was the key. They kept their intensity up most of

the way.” Lohnes said the teams are better than in the beginning of the year, as the goal was to keep improving as the 2019 WECSSAA Tier 1 volleyball season went along. “They are both playing well,” he said. “We're coming right along. It's good to see.” Thursday's win for the senior Bulldogs was “a good feeling especially after Tuesday's loss,” added Lohnes. The junior Bulldogs (5-4) and the senior Bulldogs (2-7) concluded the WECSSAA regular season Tuesday at General Amherst against the Essex Red Raiders. The seniors have a play-in game at some point the week of Nov. 4 so they get a break before the post-season begins. “It's all about one game when it gets to that point,” said Lohnes.

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Ken Grant and Heather Shank stand with some of the Halloween props and decorations in Grant’s front yard. The two families are trying to raise donations for the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. By Ron Giofu Neighbours on McLellan Ave. are not only decorating their yards for Halloween, they are also using the opportunity to help a local organization. The Grant family at 440 McLellan and the Shank family at 437 McLellan have spent months getting ready for Halloween and are working to set up their displays in their respective front yards. As part of their festivities, both families have put out collection boxes for the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission and are asking for those who stop by before, during, and even a few days after Halloween to drop off canned goods and non-perishable food items. They will also drop off any monetary donations directly to the mission. “This is the third year we’ve done it,” said Ken Grant. “We hope this year will be another success for the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission.” Heather Shank said donation boxes will be at both homes as long as the decorations are out. “We’ll have bins out every night,” said Shank. “People can drop their donations off.” Grant said they have been getting people driving by and stopping to check out their Halloween decorations already, even though it has been a workin-progress for much of the last week. The Grants have a butcher shop and crematorium theme, while the Shanks have decked their front yard out in a haunted carnival theme. “There’s a couple of families that come every night,” said Shank. “People want to see it lit up at night.” “We’ve been meeting a lot of neighbours who we don’t usually see,” continued Grant. “It’s a lot of social interaction too.”

Shank said there are people in their Kingsbridge South community that consider the Halloween decorations “a fixture in the neighbourhood.” Grant said they enjoy seeing people’s faces as they look at their decorations. “A lot of kids look forward to this and so do a lot of parents,” added Grant. “We do it because we enjoy it.” Grant stated he started working on his props in April but it was July when he started working harder on it in preparation for Halloween. His yard this year features multiple props and attractions, including a vomiting zombie and actual caskets while the Shanks have a haunted merry-go-round and other features as well. “Every year, we try to change our themes,” said Grant, adding that his theme next year will be a wedding chapel. While both families will purchase items for their Halloween displays, they also say they reuse discarded items. As an example, Grant used wood leftover from when he built a fence and leftover Styrofoam from when the former AMA Arena was torn down. “We’re dumpster divers,” Shank said with a laugh. “You’d be surprised at what people throw away.” The two families have a friendly competition as to whose yard is better, but also share ideas and help each other out in different ways. Because they have become such an attraction in their neighbourhood, the two families decided to branch out and use it to help a worthy cause like the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. “We all know people in the community are in need of food items,” said Grant. “It’s always nice to help someone.”

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Park House Museum gets ready for Halloween with “All Hallow’s Eve”

By Jonathan Martin The Park House Museum is getting spooky in preparation for Halloween. History buffs got the chance to try some period apple cider, listen to haunting folk tales, taste some cookies, watch some woodworking, see some tin smithing and observe the solemnity of an 18th century wake last Sunday at the museum’s annual Halloween festival. “In the past, we’ve focused on the autumnal practices of the 19th century,” Park House Museum curator Stephanie Pouget-Papak said as she prepared this year’s tobacco harvest for drying and brining. “This year, we wanted to focus on the 1700s and the artisanal crafts they would have used to prepare for the winter season, since (the 18th century is) around the time when the

Park House was first built.” In the 18th century, Amherstbug didn’t yet exist. Irish and Scottish settlers had brought their early Halloween traditions to the U.S., but they wouldn’t make the trek to the Canadian side of the river until after the American revolution in the 1780s and Fort Malden’s development in the 1790s. Olwyn Coughlin, dressed in a pointed hat and a bat-adorned robe a l’Anglaise, described the way the settlers’ traditions developed with the dynamic cadence of a veteran storyteller. “Today is all about what all those people did all that time ago to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve’,” she said. “For it was a festival that would have been well-celebrated in Amherstburg. We know that many of the pensioners who

were at the Fort were enlisted men of Scots-Irish descent. They brought their stories, their superstitions and their traditions with them to this strange new world, and here they grew and flourished and evolved with each retelling.” Coughlin, a professional storyteller who often volunteers at the museum, shared some of her spookier fare with wide-eyed listeners. Tales about fleshless bog hags and deals with the devil rang out from the parlor, where, on the couch, a pair of high-heeled shoes poked out from beneath a black shroud. Someone had died, it seemed, and Coughlin was telling her stories at the person’s wake. “I love this time of year,” she said, glancing at the body.

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Olwyn Coughlin, a professional storyteller, shares her frightful tales with patrons of the Park House Museum in Amherstburg on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. The museum held its annual Halloween festival last weekend. (Photo by Jonathan Martin)

(Below) Park House Museum curator Stephanie Pouget-Papak prepares tobacco leaves for drying and brining at the Park House Museum in Amherstburg on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Both the museum and Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada grow tobacco in their gardens, which she prepares for winter after the harvest. (Photo by Jonathan Martin)

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RARE SOUGHT AFTER WATERFRONT HOME ON THE DETROIT RIVER, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN AMHERSTBURG, 25 MINUTES TO THE U.S. BORDER & 10 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WINE ROUTE. BEAUTIFUL BRICK TO ROOF HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE. THE KITCHEN & BATHROOMS HAVE BEEN MODERNIZED WITH GRANITE & NEW LIGHT FIXTURES. THE ROOF, FASCIA, SOFFITS & TROUGHS HAVE BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED. A BRAND NEW CONCRETE DRIVEWAY WAS INSTALLED IN 2018. THE HOUSE HAD A LAUNDRY ROOM, WORK ROOM & BAR ADDED IN 2018 AS WELL. A 10 X 8 SHED WAS ERECTED IN JULY 2019. HARDWOOD, PORCELAIN & CERAMICS THROUGHOUT. STUNNING VIEWS FROM THE FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS & DOORS IN THE LOWER AND MAIN LEVEL GREAT ROOMS & BEDROOMS. UPPER BEDROOM & GREAT ROOM HAVE A WALKOUT BALCONY TO ENJOY THE VIEWS. GRADE ENTRANCE FROM THE LOWER LEVEL TO AN OVER SIZED DECK FOR AWESOME ENTERTAINING. A 2ND DECK IS LOCATED OVER TH WATER, LEADING FROM THE BOAT LIFT PROVIDING YOU WITH EVEN MORE SPECTACULAR VIEWS.

3 YEAR NEW! BRICK TO ROOF. ONE HOUSE OR TWO, YOU DECIDE! EACH LVL SEPARATE MAKES 1400 SQ FT EACH LVL. SEPARATE ENTRANCES. FULLY FURNISHED BOTH FLRS. PLUS 25’ X 42’ DETACHED GARAGE, HEATED WORKSHOP, BEAUTIFULLY LNDSCPD 0.66 ACRE OF PRIVATE REAR YARD. SEPARATE FURNACES & C/AIR UNITS. HRV SYSTEM. 2 LRG COVERED REAR DECKS. PLUS A 8 X 40 FT CONTAINER ATTACHED TO SHOP. LIST TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION HERE.

STUNNING HOME BUILT BY VANDERBUILT HOMES, 12 YEARS NEW. SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION, STEPS TO PARK AND WALKING TRAILS. 4 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATHROOM. THREE SEASONED SCREENED SUN ROOM. MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY. FLOWING, OPEN CONCEPT DESIGN. TWO FIRE PLACES, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH GORGEOUS PRIVATE EN-SUITE BATH. NICELY LANDSCAPED. SUNDECK. THIS HOUSE IS A MUST SEE.

5815 CONCESSION 5 ROAD E.

LASALLE, $569,900

ESSEX-HARROW, $649,900

MAINTAINED BRICK RANCH IS SURROUNDED BY HUNDREDS OF MATURE TREESAND SITUATED ON 10 ACRES OF LAND. HOME WAS BUILT IN 1996 BY THESE ORIGINAL OWNERS. HARDWOOD AND CERAMIC FLOORING THROUGHOUT. ALL OAK TRIM.FORMAL LIVING ROOM. NICE FAMILY ROOM WITH A LARGE GAS FIREPLACE AND OAK MANTEL. EAT-IN STYLE KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF CABINETS, AND ALL APPLIANCESINCLUDED. GARDEN DOORS OFF THE EATING AREA LEAD TO A LARGE SUNDECK TO LOUNGE AND ENJOY THE PRIVACY OF NATURE. MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY. FULLBASEMENT PARTIALLY FINISHED WITH PLENTY OF ROOM FOR STORAGE. ATTACHED GARAGE WITH INSIDE ENTRY AND AUTOMATIC OPENER. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TOESCAPE THE NOISE OF THE CITY AND STILL BE CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES.

517 ALMA ST.

AMHERSTBURG, $589,900

NEWLY BUILT 1.5 YR NEW BRICK TO ROOF RANCH STYLE HOME SITTING ON A LARGE LOT (76 FT X 220 FT). 1850 SQ FT. NICELYFINISHED MAIN FLOOR WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, OPEN CONCEPT LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN WITHBREAKFAST BAR, GRANITE COUNTER-TOPS, MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET & 4 PIECE ENSUITE, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, 2 ADDITIONAL MAIN FLOOR BEDROOMS. QUALITY FINISHING INHARDWOOD 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.

770 FRONT RD. N. V/L

147 LAKEWOOD

AMHERSTBURG, $374,900

AMHERSTBURG, $1,269,900

16 LAIRD AVE. N.

1575 CONCESSION 2

BEAUTIFUL 1.5 STORY HOME ON THEN LAKE WITH 80’ OF FRONTAGE. HOME FEATURES 3 BDRMS, 1.5 BATHROOMS. PLENTY OF UPDATES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING KITCHEN, BATHROOMS, FLOORING, LIGHTING, PAINT, WINDOWS AND MORE. OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM DESIGN. FRONT SUNROOM AREA WITH LOTS OF WINDOWS AND PATIO DOOR LOOKING OUT OVER THE LAKE. WALKOUT TO REAR YARD. HARDWOOD AND CERAMIC FLOORING. MAIN FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM. UPSTAIRS ARE TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS. SINGLE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE /WITH INSIDE ENTRY.

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WATERFRONT HOME OVERLOOKING CRYSTAL BAY AND GROSSE ISLE. BEAUTIFUL SUNSET VIEWS FROM MANY ROOMS IN THE HOUSE. OUTDOORS ISYOUR OWN PRIVATE OASIS WITH HEATED IN GROUND POOL, JACUZZI HOT TUB, WATERFALL, TIKI BAR, GORGEOUS GLASS RAILINGS AND MORE. THE DOCK AND THE PATIOSPACE ARE GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING SURROUNDS THE WHOLE PROPERTY, FRONT AND BACK. MANY RECENT UPDATES OUTSIDE AND INSIDE.THE INTERIOR IS LOADED WITH GRANITE, MAPLE HARDWOOD & MARBLE FINISHINGS. MAIN FLOOR HAS A BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT DESIGN. FABULOUS KITCHEN LEADS TOFULLY ENCLOSED SUN ROOM AND MAKES FOR THE PERFECT PLACE TO WATCH THE BOATS GO BY. THE PRIVATE KING MASTER SUITE IS APPROX 900 SQ FT AND OVERLOOKS THE RIVER WITH ITS HUGE WINDOWS AND 4 SKYLIGHTS. WALK-IN CLOSET WITH BUILT IN ORGANIZED SHELVING AND DRAWERS. PRIVATE STEAM ROOM PLUS ENSUITEBATHROOM. SO MANY FEATURES THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE INCLUDING FAMILY ROOM WITH CUSTOM GRANITE MAPLE WET BAR, STONE FIREPLACE.

COUNTRY LIVING. NO REAR NEIGHBOURS! STUNNING 3-4 BDRM, 3 BATH, BRICK TO ROOF RANCH ON A BEAUTIFUL 1.84 ACRE LOT. APPROX 2800 SQ FT ON EACH FLOOR OF FINISHED LIVING SPACE. FEATURING HRWD & CERAMIC TILE FLRG, 9FT CEILINGS W/VAULTED CEILINGS IN GREAT RM & FOYER, LRG EAT-IN KITCHEN. MBDRM FEATURES ENSUITE BATH W/SKYLIGHT & W-IN CLST. GORGEOUS 4 SEASON SUN RM OFF EATING AREA. MAIN FLR LAUNDRY. LWR LVL COMPLETE W/SUMMER KITCHEN, GRADE ENTRANCE SIDE OF HOUSE, FAM RM W/GAS FIREPLACE & PLENTY OF STORAGE. LRG 24’X 26’ 2.5 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. 24’ X 20’ WORKSHOP AT BACK W/METAL ROOF. CEDAR GAZEBO & LRG PATIO SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING. ORIGINAL OWNERS, QUALITY BUILT BY BART DIGIOVANNI IN 1998. C/VAC, ALARM SYSTEM. ROOF 5 YRS, FURNACE & C/AIR 1998.

9518 MALDEN RD.

AMHERSTBURG, $529,900

AMHERSTBURG, $629,900

ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR VIEW FROM THIS ONE OF A KIND 150 FT WATERFRONT BUILDING LOT. BREAK WALL & READY FOR A HOME. CALL LBO FOR DETAILS. BUYER TO CONFIRM ALL SERVICES.

BRAND NEW RANCH STYLE HOME. APPROX 2800 SQ FT OF FINISHED LIVING SPACE. COVERED REAR PORCH AND NO REAR NEIGHBOURS.

John D’Alimonte or Kim Wheeler Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Selling Windsor/Essex County

AMHERSTBURG, $789,900

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Holiday House Tour Tickets available at Gordon House, Town Hall or online visitamherstburg.ca/ housetour

Town of Amherstburg Fire Siren Testing 12:00pm White Goods Collection (Last day to call for a pick up is October 18th)

WHITE GOODS PICK UP IS THE 4TH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. PLEASE CALL A WEEK IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE YOUR ON THE LIST. OCTOBER 27 The Libro Centre Turf Tots 9:00am-11:00am Family Turf Time 12:00pm-2:00pm Halloween Party At The Libro Centre 1:00pm-3:00pm

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Regular Council Meeting Town Hall, Council Chambers 6:00 p.m

Yard Waste Collection North Zone

The Libro Centre Turf Tots

Public Skating 4:30pm-6:30pm

Drop in Pickleball General Amherst 6 – 8 pm $5/person

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Special Council Meeting – Committee of Adjustment Holiday House Tour Planning, Town Hall, Council Meeting. Town Hall, Tickets available at Chambers 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Gordon House, Town Hall

7:30 am

Little Buddies Mobile Fun Zone, Toddy Jones, 12-2pm

or online visitamherstburg.ca/ housetour

Halloween

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Drop in Pickleball General Amherst 6 – 8 pm $5/person

Day light Saving Time ends (turn clocks back one hour)

Proclaimed-Veteran’s Week Nov 1-11

Tax Due Date

Open Mic Session for the Public St. Peter’s ACHS School 6101 County Rd. 20 1:00 pm-2:00pm Public Skating 4:30pm-6:30pm

10:00am-12:00am

Health Workshop Series-Libro Centre Yoga & Meditation

NOVEMBER 3 The Libro Centre Turf Tots 9:00am-11:00am Family Turf Time 12:00pm-2:00pm

NOVEMBER 4 Special Council Meeting 2020 Budget Presentation Town Hall, Council Chambers 6:00 pm Yard Waste Collection South Zone

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Drainage Board Meeting Town Hall, Council Chambers 6:00 pm

Audit and Finance Advisory Committee Meeting 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. @ Town Hall Council Chambers

Heritage Committee Meeting 5:30 -7:30 p.m. @ Town Hall Council Chambers

Drop in Pickleball General Amherst 6 – 8 pm $5/person

The Libro Centre Turf Tots 10:00am-12:00am

Drainage Board Meeting Libro Centre, Community Room 6:00 pm

NOVEMBER 9 -2020 Budget- Public Engagement Session Community Room Libro Centre 1:00 – 3:00 pm Public Skating 4:30pm-6:30pm

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Health Workshop Series-Libro Centre Nutrition

2018-2022 Term of Boards and Committees

2020 BUDGET

Applications will be received until Friday, November 15th, 2019 at 4:30 pm from eligible residents of the Town of Amherstburg who desire to have their name considered for appointment to the Co-An Park Committee for the 2018-2022 Term.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING – BUDGET TABLED

Co-An Park Committee – seeking one (1) member to be appointed to the Co-An Park Committee. The Co-An Park Committee was established pre-amalgamation by the former Township of Colchester North (now Town of Essex) and the former Township of Anderdon (now Town of Amherstburg). The Committee oversees the operation, maintenance and management of the park and its personnel. Eligibility Requirements

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Council Chambers, Town Hall – 271 Sandwich Street South

be a tenant or owner of land in the Town of Amherstburg, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; be 18 years of age or older; have a demonstrated expertise, interest, and involvement in the Parks and Recreation sector; fairly represent the sector of the specified committee; commit the time required to work on the Committee.

Application forms are available at Town Hall, 271 Sandwich Street South, or on the Town’s website at www.amherstburg.ca. All submissions will be accepted by the undersigned by mail, facsimile, hand delivery, email, or electronic submission via the website. Please visit the “Co-An Park Committee” page to view more information on the Co-An Park Committee. Please visit the “Vacancies” page to apply via electronic submission. For further information please contact: Paula Parker, Municipal Clerk 271 Sandwich Street South Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5 Phone: (519) 736-0012 ext. 2238 FAX: (519) 736-5403 pparker@amherstburg.ca Personal information, as defined by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA and all other relevant legislation. The information will be used strictly for the purpose of appointing Boards & Committee members. Questions about this collection can be directed to the above noted.

Saturday, November 9, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Or email budget questions/comments to budget@amherstburg.ca by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS – BUDGET DELIBERATIONS Council Chambers, Town Hall – 271 Sandwich Street South Tuesday, November 19, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019 (if required) 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Clerk’s Division at 519-736-0012 or visit www.amherstburg.ca

Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk's Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.

519-736-0012 • www.amherstburg.ca 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5