River Town Times November 16, 2022

By Ron Giofu

Canada’s veterans and those still serving were remembered by a large crowd that turned out for Remembrance Day ceremonies last Friday.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 organized the annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony with a lengthy parade using Murray St., Sandwich St. S. and Richmond St. before arriving at the Cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard Park. The ceremony at the Cenotaph included the reading of names on it, and tributes to them and to those still serving.

Local dignitaries also brought greetings and paid tribute to veterans and current members of the military.

“Lest we forget! In perilous times, they left the comforts of home and country to fight for our freedom,” said Shannon Hill, constituency assistant for Essex MP Chris Lewis. “In these precedented times, we pause to

remember their sacrifice. Our own pales in comparison.”

In reading Lewis’ statement, Hill also said “families - mothers, fathers, spouses, children – bid their loved ones farewell not knowing if or when they would return so we all could be free from tyranny. We must not let the significance of their sacrifice be forgotten.”

“Somme. Vimy. Dieppe. Passchendaele. Normandy. Places that we may never go but are so significant in the story of our freedom,” Hill stated. “’Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’ Wise words, we would do well to heed. We, who have said ‘never again,’ must be faithful to share this history with our children and our children’s children in perpetuity so these words, which embody so much horror, tragedy and loss, becomes our resolve for all future generations to come.”

(Above) The Remembrance Day parade, led by Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157, makes its way south on Dalhousie St. back to the branch last Friday following the ceremony at the Cenotaph. (Right) Capt. Mark O’Donohue, Deputy Commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific, and Cdr Richard Hillier of HMCS Hunter salute after laying a wreath at the Cenotaph as part of Remembrance Day ceremonies.

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Social media star helps with fundraiser for new wheelchair

of over 250 people Sunday night, adding “the generosity of this community has been amazing.”

Derienowski said he travels the globe and has been to 17 countries this year alone filming such feel-good videos. He said he was a depressed medical student looking for a friend when he filmed his first one and it blossomed to where he travels the world making popular videos.

“It turned into this over the past year,” said Derienowski.

By Ron Giofu

Serina Carey needs an assistive device for her wheelchair and an area TikTok personality helped in the fundraising efforts.

TikTok star Zachery Derienowski was joined by his film crew and a group of business owners and supporters of Carey as they went to Carey’s Richmond St. home Sunday morning. The scenario was that Derienowski went to the door looking for assistance only to later reveal a charging group of supporters and a $3,700 cheque.

The $3,700 was on top of the total raised at a fundraiser held later that day at the Columbian Club Hall in McGregor. Carey has Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, a degenerative condition that affects her joints, organs and tissues. The money will be used for an upgraded wheelchair.

Derienowski - who has over 17 million followers combined on the social media site TikTok, Instagram and YouTube – lives in LaSalle but travels the globe shooting such Random Act of Kindness videos. He worked with Amherstburg resident and councillor-elect Linden

Crain on several other projects over the past few months and the two came together and assisted Carey.

“I’m shocked,” said Carey. “They just did this out of love and generosity which is unbelievable. I only knew about the fundraising dinner (Sunday night) which was also shocking. To just know this many people care about me and my future, there are no words.”

Sunday evening’s fundraiser featured a pasta dinner and music by the River Rock Ramblers, Adam Butcher and Bethany D’Alimonte. A final total wasn’t available at press time, but organizers are esti mating it could be in the range of $20,000.

Carey said she has been sick for the last ten years and went undiagnosed for four. She said she was born with the EhlersDanlos Syndromes and it didn’t impact her until about a decade ago. It affects her from head to toe, she added, including her skin, eyes and teeth, and is often very painful for her.

“It can be progressive,” she said. “I have 20 dislocations per day of my joints. There are lots of medications, lots of pain.”

Carey added later in the day at the

fundraiser that becoming ill changed her life dramatically.

“Going from dancing and running to going in a wheelchair seemed like it happened overnight,” she said, adding she was grateful for the support of the public.

When Derienowski came to the door, friend and fundraiser organizer Kathy Talbot was in on the scenario and encour aged the family that things were fine and Derienowski was trustworthy. Carey’s mother Rhonda did question why he picked their door out of all others, with Carey’s brother believing he had seen Derienowski on TikTok.

Despite her condition, Carey said it won’t stop her from pursuing her dream of being a doctor. The 19-year-old will be starting her undergraduate degree and then plans to attend medical school.

Kathy Talbot, co-organizer of Sunday night’s fundraiser in McGregor, added Carey has had to overcome a lot including missing social activities as a teenager and having to do her schoolwork at home.

“I have come to learn nothing stops Serina,” said Talbot.

Talbot was pleased with the turnout

Known as MD Motivator on TikTok and Instagram, Derienowski said he will keep making such videos as long as it lasts and is also setting up a non-profit organiza tion to work with high school and college students relating to their mental health. He believed Sunday’s video turned out well.

“It was unbelievable,” he said. “It was very beautiful to see the Amherstburg and Windsor-Essex community raise $3,700 in a day.”

Derienowski added his message to people is “be kind to everyone because you have no idea what people are going through.”

Crain said the video and the process of making it started last Friday night with a goal of $1,000. It quickly swelled to where they got $3,700 and that was with the help from the local business community. Among the donors were Crain, Don McArthur, Happier Camper, the Dan Gemus Real Estate Team, Brady Thrasher and Preferred Partners, The Sign of Experience Real Estate Team, Justin Veldhuis, Towne Shoppe, Super Mortgage Team, Pink Pisces, and Cathy and Greg Grondin. He said they want it to become another of Derienowski’s viral videos and have a GoFundMe page tied into it so they can raise even more money for Carey and her family.

Community Calendar

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

TOY DRIVE - Held at the Royal LePage Binder office, 65 Sandwich St. North, Amherstburg, from 12-4 p.m. each Saturday. Accepting new, unwrapped toys. Toys will be donated to Amherstburg Community Services (ACS).

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

CHRISTMAS MARKET - Presented by Safe Families Windsor-Essex. Held at Encounter Church, 125 Alma St. Numerous vendors to be on hand, everyone welcome. Runs from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $2 adults, kids 12-andunder free. Raffle, bake sale and more. To be a vendor or sponsor, call 226-340-9949 or e-mail windsor@safefamilies.ca.

ONGOING

LOLA’S PAJAMA FAIRY PROJECTDonations of new pajamas can be dropped off at the Libro Centre for Sparky’s Toy Drive. A donation box also available at Re/ Max Preferred Realty (80 Sandwich St. S. in Amherstburg). Pajamas will go to children and adults in need this holiday season.

A STOCKING FOR SENIORS

GOLDEN AGE CLUB - Fort Malden Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s only friendship club, provides fun activities Monday to Friday at 1 p.m. at the Libro Centre. Monday and Friday we play Pepper, Tuesday is Euchre, Wednesday is bridge, Thursday is cribbage. We also provide line dancing Thursday mornings. However, bingo and line dancing are closed for July and August. Hope to see you there. www. goldenagecentre.ca.

MISSION HOURS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., is open from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with lunch served between 12:00-1:00 p.m. Mission’s food bank will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. For info, call 519-736-9140 or visit www.aburgmission.ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome.

ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon. Call 519-736-5471 for assistance.

located at 298 Victoria St. S., is in need of items. Among the items being requested are bleach, Lysol wipes, face masks, canned tuna, canned peas, canned cut green beans, canned peas & carrots, ketchup, egg noodles, sugar, powdered juice, canned fruit, honey, macaroni & cheese, Sidekicks, ranch dressing, kidney beans, peanut butter, jam, cookies and baggies. Monetary donations always welcome. For info or to donate, visit www.aburgmission. ca or call 519-736-9140.

FOUNDERS CLUB - Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club seeking donors to join the “Founders Club” to help them purchase the camp on Texas Road. Donors with gifts of $5,000 and over become “Founders Club” members and have one square of camp property sponsored in their name. Multiples of squares are available for sponsorship. Tax receipts provided. For information, visit www. bryerswoodyouthcamp.com, call 519-9967364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com.

AMHERSTBURG COMMUNITY

STUFF

- Presented by Amherstburg Community Services in conjunction with the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association. Drop-off bins located in the lobby of the Libro Centre (3295 Meloche Road) or the Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.) from Nov. 12-20. Suggested items include individual hot chocolates, word search books, individual soup packages, individually wrapped mints and candies, small packages of tissues and fruit cups. For info, call 519-736-5471.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL - Lighthouse Church, in conjunction with Feeding Windsor, invites the public to join them Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a free meal. Everyone welcome. Come meet others in the community and enjoy some good food. No registration required. Bring a friend! Lighthouse Church is located at 266 King St., (entrance off Gore St.).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Community service volunteer hours are available for high school students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood. com. Thank you.

RIVER CANARD K OF C EVENTS - Join the River Canard K of C for bingo. Barbecues the first Friday of every month, take-out only. For information, call 519-734-8575.

BOTTLE DONATIONS - The AMA Sportsmen Association continues to accept donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People who wish to donate their empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, located at 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. For information, visit www.amasportsmen.com or call 519-736-5706.

MISSION NEEDS DONATIONS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission,

SERVICES - Located at 320 Richmond St., 519-736-5471. Meals on Wheels, CareLink Accessible Transportation, Food Bank, Senior Support, Keep The Heat, Ontario Energy Support Program & much more. Please call to see how we can help!

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can Help. Call alcoholics anonymous: 519-999-1234.

RAPID TEST KITS - Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test kit distribution program being supported locally by the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS).  Info can be found at https:// amherstburgchamber.com/covid-19-rapidscreening-program/. Small and medium sized businesses with under 150 employees complete the Program Agreement form found at the above link and bring the completed form to ACS between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to pick up test kits. They are currently distributing boxes of 25 test kits/per box.

(Above) TikTok star Zachery Derienowski visited the home of Serina Carey Sunday morning as part of a video he made. He also presented Carey with a $3,700 cheque, along with the support of members of the Amherstburg community. (Left) Zachery Derienowski speaks to supporters of Serina Carey as Carey reacts.

Investment group progressing on downtown projects

By Ron Giofu

Downtown projects at buildings owned by a local investment group are progressing.

The Piper’s Port investment group owns the former federally-owned building at 66 Richmond St. as well as two Murray St. locations, including the building at 72 Murray St. and the building across the street from it.

Lauri Brouyette, one of the members of Piper’s Port, said work is progressing well and in the homestretch at 66 Richmond St. She said many of the uses for the building will look like much of its past, as it will house government agencies including a continued relation ship with Canada Post. The post office will remain there with the agency also seeking additional space, Brouyette stated, adding “Canada Post has been very, very patient with us and we are appreciative.”

Parks Canada has pursued space in the basement of the building while the Greater Essex County District School Board is leasing out space on the second floor of the building for use as a Public Alternative Secondary School (PASS).

“Really, it’s going back to the history of (the building),” said Brouyette.

Brouyette described the state of the building at 66 Richmond St. as being “built like a fortress” but one that needed work. Blistering walls and upgrades to floors were among the renovations along with an updated mechanical system which has gone into the building. There were ceilings also removed and the “bones” of the building exposed. A vault on the second floor of the building is also to be preserved.

Piper’s Port will house its offices in the building as well, she stated. It is about 16,000 square feet, she added.

The building at 66 Richmond St. was constructed in 1955, Brouyette said, and work on the building started in earnest at the end of June.

“It’s a nice space,” said Brouyette, who is part of Piper’s Port with her son Kaine Brouyette and Kyle McDonald.

Residents in the area have been noticing a mural now on the windows of the building along Richmond St., with a Boblo boat and the company’s Murray St. building part of the artwork. Brouyette added their mural also contains references to the town’s natural connections including that it is a popular birdwatching area.

“It’s something Amherstburg should be proud of, this old building,” said Brouyette.

Piper’s Port purchased 66 Richmond St. two years ago.

Brouyette added they are also excited with the prog ress on the building at 72 Murray St., the former home of 2-Way Automotive with the business having moved to its new location on Renaud Dr.

“That’s coming along wonderfully,” said Brouyette. “It’s been quite a process.”

Scaffolding has been surrounding the building, which is at the corner of Murray St. and Ramsay St., and four layers of paint are being blasted off using a method known as media blasting. That has seen fine pieces of glass and dry ice used to remove the paint. There are three layers of bricks on the building, said Brouyette. A boutique hotel is planned for the second storey of the building including an entrance to give visitors the vibe they are visiting some place special.

“We want them feeling you are somewhere no one has ever been before,” she said.

Three commercial tenants have been secured for the main floor of the building, though Brouyette said confidentiality agreements prevent her from disclosing who they are at this point in time.

“Their plans are all well underway,” said Brouyette. A rooftop patio is also in the plans for the 72 Murray St. site.

The owners are also planning to incorporate as much greenspace into the development as possible, she said.

“We want to make it a more welcoming space,” said Brouyette. “As a group, we are very focused on the walkability of the town.”

Brouyette also thanked their contractors Bencor for their work, noting they are doing well in restoring older buildings.

Plans for the building across the street along Murray St. have not been finalized, Brouyette pointed out, but she noted the building does need repairs. Engineers still have to go into the building to see what needs to be done and she added they are sensitive to the fact there are businesses and residents currently renting out units in the building.

“We’ll definitely be giving that building some love,” said Brouyette.

Lauri Brouyette, one of the partners in the Piper’s Port investment group, stands in front of the new mural they installed at their building at 66 Richmond St.

Contractor Jeff Lester views the restored wall on the west side of the building at 72 Murray St. Paint is being media blasted off the walls of the building, under the scaffolding that is in place.

Remember those who served all year long

It was an impressive sight last Friday morning watching and photographing the Remembrance Day parade.

As the parade made its way down streets in the downtown core on its way to the Cenotaph, I couldn’t help thinking it was a fitting tribute to those who have fought for our country, both past and present. Based on the conversations I have had with people around the community, I know I wasn’t the only one who thought it was a large and splendid tribute.

The number of people that came down for the Remembrance Day

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ceremony was nice to see as well. Amherstburg did itself proud once again by turning out at the ceremony to honour our veterans and those still serving. The number of youth and children was encouraging, as it teaches them about the sacrifices of our veterans and their families and gives them the knowledge to carry the

importance of Remembrance Day and the service of our veterans forward into the future. Hopefully there will never be a need to send our troops into battle again, but the stories of those who did serve in times of war should never be forgotten. Those who served and continue to serve in peacekeeping missions should be topof-mind as well.

Kudos to Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 for its efforts in putting the parade and ceremony together. As usual, our local Legion did a great job. That is not surprising, though, as the Legion here in Amherstburg as well as other

Legions around the country do good work in representing those who have served Canada.

In turn, the Legion deserves the public’s support not just on Remembrance Day, but on all days of the year. Our veterans deserve recog nition all 365 days of the year for what they have done in order for us to have the lives we are able to have.

While the weather was nice and pleasant this year, I vividly remember other years where it has been bitter cold or the snow has been flying. Regardless of the weather conditions, Amherstburg always turns out and

County of Essex implementing masking policy in its facilities

their COVID-19 boosters.

Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, said Monday he is “strongly recommending” that Ontarians wear masks indoors to ease the burden on a health-care system that

is facing “extraordinary pressures.” The County of Essex pointed out his recom mendation comes as pediatric units across the province deal with an unprec edented surge of children with respira tory illnesses.

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Due to updated federal and provin cial guidance related to the importance of masking indoors, issued in response to an autumn surge in respiratory illnesses, the County of Essex is again implementing a masking policy in its facilities.

Medical grade surgical masks are now required in County of Essex facilities, as of 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, the county stated in a news release issued Monday. According to a news release issued Monday by the County of Essex, this applies to all staff, as well as members of the public visiting County of Essex facilities. Medical grade surgical masks will be available at building entrances. The facilities covered by the masking

policy include the Civic Centre, county road maintenance buildings, Essex County Library branches, EssexWindsor EMS stations and the Sun Parlor Home, where masking require ments have remained in place since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics have also continued to mask during all inter actions with patients, the County of Essex states.

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, urged Canadians last week to wear masks indoors and continue following other health precautions, like maintaining good hand hygiene, amid a rise in respiratory infections that are straining hospital systems across the country. Tam urged Canadians to get their flu shots and to stay up to date on

Photos courtesy of the Marsh Historical Collection 80 Richmond Street Amherstburg 519-736-9191 • www.marshcollection.org

Town Times, 80 Richmond St., Amherstburg ON N9V 1E9

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Pictured here are members of council in 1949. Seated (left to right) – Lloyd Pettypiece (clerk), Ferman Sinasac, Al Stevenson (mayor), Bill Nattress. Back – Henry Lavers, Toby Reaume, Harvey Hamilton, Ellwood McDonald, Dr. E.M. Warren, John R. Morris.

Halloween display homeowners make donation to mission

By Ron Giofu

The Halloween displays put on by the Grant and Shank families were popular again this year and it also proved to be beneficial for a local nonprofit organization.

Ken Grant and Heather Shank repre sented their respective families last Thursday morning as they donated the non-perishable food items and cash that was donated to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission during the Halloween season.

Each night the two McLellan Ave. neighbours had their displays turned on, they also put out a box asking for donations to the mission.

In all, there were 1,270 food items that were donated to the mission along with a cash donation of $485.

“I’m excited,” said mission president Tim McAllister of the donation.

McAllister indicated the donation comes at a good time for the mission, as the need is growing. He said the mission is happy to receive the help.

“Our stock is going down but the people keep coming. The numbers keep going up,” said McAllister. “This (donation) comes just in time. I’m excited because we really need it. This will give us a boost.”

The annual donation from the Grant and Shank families came as a result of a lot of work on their Halloween displays, McAllister acknowledged, noting he and wife Violet visited the displays one night in October. He

hopes others will step up and find their own ways to assist the mission.

“As we see our supplies dwindle at an alarming rate, we are coming to the public asking if they can help by orga nizing a food drive,” said McAllister. “This will help us in a big way to meet the needs of our clients.”

Shank thanked their neighbour hood for allowing them to put up the displays this year. The Shanks featured the carnival-inspired “CarnEvil” display while the Grants had “The End Clinic,” a hospital-based theme.

“We thank everyone who helped us assist a good cause,” said Grant. “We

look forward to seeing everyone again next year. We enjoy it.”

The Grants gave out 665 bags of candy Halloween night and Grant added efforts were aided by Pittao’s Auto Care, who helped supply candy with a donation.

“It was greatly appreciated,” Grant said of the Pittao’s contribution.

Grant said his 2023 theme will be “Slicer’s Roadkill Grill” and be a restaurant theme. He added they want to thank McAllister and his team of volunteers for all the work they do to help the community.

The mission is hosting a fundraiser

Nov. 18 featuring McAllister’s home made chili. It runs from 5-8 p.m. and adults are $15 and children under 12 $8. In addition to chili, diners will get coleslaw, rolls, coffee/tea and dessert. People can buy tickets for the chili fundraiser by stopping at the mission and seeing Violet McAllister or Kim Cabanaw.

For more information about the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission and how to give back, visit www.aburgmission.ca, call 519-7369140 or visit them at 298 Victoria St. S.

Trunk or Treat at Creative Child

Creative Child Learning Centre held a “trunk or treat” Halloween event just before Halloween outside of their Murray St. location. Approximately 250 children came by and received candy with staff and volunteers of the child care facility dressing up and handing out candy from their cars. The event was open to parents and children of the two locations. Creative Child Learning Centre also has a location within Stella Maris School. Lauren, Gordon and Bradley Sasso and Lisa and Max Roehler hand out candy.

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The Grant and Shank families held their Halloween displays at their McLellan Ave. homes last month and collected goods for the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission. They dropped them off last Thursday morning. From left: Mission president Tim McAllister, vice president Zainia Brockett, Heather Shank and Ken Grant.

Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission president Tim McAllister helps Ken Grant unload his van packed with non-perishable food items.

Local real estate office continuing toy drive to help local children

By Ron Giofu

Local families in need this holiday are getting a helping hand thanks to a real estate office and a non-profit agency.

Royal LePage Binder Real Estate is teaming with Amherstburg Community Ser vices (ACS) on their third annual holiday toy drive. They were busy last Saturday collecting new, unwrapped toys from the public and will return this Saturday from 12-4 p.m. at the Royal LePage office, located at 65 Sandwich St. North (at the corner of St. Arnaud St.).

“It’s great to be able to partner with Amherstburg Community Services on this toy drive,” said realtor Tony D’Alimonte. “We get so many people that come.”

D’Alimonte said some of the reasons people donate are touching, with him pointing out one woman was donating in memory of her son who also enjoyed giving back.

“We love helping the community,” said D’Alimonte. “Community involvement is what Royal LePage Binder stands for. We’re involved with so many community organizations.”

The toys will be kept 100 per cent local, said ACS community awareness and fundraising co-ordinator Peggy Thompson. She said ACS will ensure the toys go to families that need them, including to grandparents. Grandparents are still want ing to provide Christmas gifts to their grandchildren but are having a tough time affording them, she added.

“A lot of people in the community need help,” said D’Alimonte. “We’re proud to partner with ACS.”

While Saturday will see the tent and table return to outside of the Royal LePage Binder Real Estate office, D’Alimonte stated members of the public are still wel come to drop off their new, unwrapped toy donations throughout the week if it is more convenient for them.

ACS offers a variety of other services as well including Keep the Heat, Meals on Wheels, the Amherstburg Food Bank, CareLink transit, Stuff a Stocking for Seniors among others. A complete list of services offered by ACS can be found at www. amherstburg-cs.com or by calling 519-736-5471. People can also connect with ACS by visiting their office in the Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St. or by liking them on Facebook or following them on Twitter.

Hearing tests, hearing aids,

Jingle Bell Run/Walk makes its return

The 28th Annual Jingle Bell Run in support of Community Living Essex County was held Sunday morning at Ken Knapp Ford in Essex. It was the first in-person event since 2019 and more than 400 runners and walkers took part. The distances varied from 2 to 10km and there was also an Elf Run for the youngest participants. It was estimated that $10,000 was raised. For more information about Community Living Essex County, please visit www.communitylivingessex.org.

Gillian Heisz and her son Henry Cormier drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Royal LePage Binder Real Estate office last Saturday afternoon. Accepting the toys is Royal LePage real estate agent Tony D’Alimonte. Another toy drop off day will be this Saturday from 12-4 p.m. at the real estate office at 65 Sandwich St. N. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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“Lola’s Pajama Fairy Project” now includes Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu

A charity that started in Windsor has now branched out into Essex County, including Amherstburg.

“Lola’s Pajama Fairy Project” has a drop-off location at the Re/Max office at 80 Sandwich St. S. with Car rie Lee and her husband Martin Denonville having started the charity in the name of their granddaughter Lola Sulyok.

A second box was dropped off at the Libro Centre last week with pajamas dropped off there to be do nated to Sparky’s Toy Drive. Members of the Amher stburg Fire Department were on hand to help with the launch of the donation box there.

Lee explained it started off with Lola getting a new pair of pajamas every Christmas and it grew from there. It spread into a small book written for Lola and it developed into a fundraiser where, initially, new comers to Canada were aided.

It has now grown to where numerous local charities are aided including Hiatus House, Adopt-A-Vet and others.

“This is our sixth year doing it,” Lee said. “This is the first time we’ve had drop-off locations in Essex County.”

It grew from collecting 100 pairs of pajamas in their first year to 1,600 pairs last year.

Now dubbed “Lola’s Pajama Fairy Project,” it has picked up a major partner this year. Essex Powerlines is donating a pair of pajamas for every one of its cus tomers that goes to paperless billing by the end of No vember.

“That has really allowed us to grow our reach,” said Lee. “It’s a win-win for both of us.”

Donations are being accepted in the bin at the Re/ Max office until Dec. 1.

“We hope to exceed our goal,” she said. “Our goal is to get more than what we got last year. We want at least 2,000 pairs of pajamas this year.”

For more information on Lola’s Pajama Fairy Proj ect, visit www.facebook.com/lolaspjproject or call Lee at 519-996-7148.

ATV group trains Amherstburg firefighters, cheque presented

By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg firefighters did a different sort of training recently.

A total of 16 members of the Amherstburg Fire Department were on property owned by the Essex County ATV Club on the weekend for training that was led by Quad Training Inc. Eight firefighters were at the Walker Road property Nov. 5 and a different group of eight were trained the next day.

Shawn Ellenberger, president of the Essex County ATV Club, stated he was approached by the Amherstburg Fire Department when the department came into possession of an ATV several years ago.

“(Deputy Fire Chief) Ron Meloche reached out a couple of years ago about training,” Ellenberger said. “In order to operate an ATV in a corporation, you have to be trained.”

Ellenberger said he knows people within the Ontario Federation of All-Terrain Vehicles and that led to the training being set up. Greg Barr, owner/operator of Quad Training Inc., was contacted and the training was set up from there.

While Barr was paid to conduct the training, he decided to donate a portion of his earnings from the weekend back to the Amherstburg Firefighters Association. The association will likely use it for its annual toy drive. A cheque for $700 was presented to the association as part of Saturday’s training in McGregor.

Barr said the weekend was about rider safety training and was a full-day course each day. He taught how to operate an ATV safely and manage risk. He added it was the first time he had ever worked with a fire department, as he usually works with commercial operations and environmental companies.

Nick D’Amore, training officer with the Amherstburg Fire Department, added the training was to ensure the firefighters are properly educated on how to operate the

ATV the department has in its fleet. The 16 firefighters that were trained do not represent the entire fire depart ment, but they are the first ones within the service to receive such training.

D’Amore noted Amherstburg firefighters have weekly training, but this was a specialized training and had not been done previously.

The Amherstburg Fire Department acquired the ATV after the former Amherstburg Police Service was dissolved and the Windsor Police Service came in to administer their services in town. D’Amore added the former police boat is also now being used by the fire department.

“We’ve had it for about four years now,” said D’Amore, of the ATV.

The Amherstburg Firefighters Association will be accepting registrations of children who are in need of toys this holiday season from Nov. 14-Dec. 9. Families that need a helping hand can visit www.amherstburgfire. com/toydrive between those dates to register. Toys will be packed Dec. 17 and delivered to families Dec. 18.

Lola Sulyok stands with a Lola’s Pajama Fairy Project poster inside the Libro Centre. The Libro Centre has been added as a drop off with local efforts to raise pajamas to benefit Sparky’s Toy Drive.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Members of the Amherstburg Fire Department were trained on using an ATV with Quad Training Inc. also donating $700 to the Amherst burg Firefighters Association. Greg Barr, owner/operator of Quad Training Inc., presents the cheque to association president Brad Renaud.

Accomplished Navy captain returns to Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu

An accomplished Navy captain returned to his home town of Amherstburg last week.

Capt. Mark O’Donohue was back in Amherstburg last week as part of Remembrance Week events. O’Donohue is the Deputy Commander of the Canadian Fleet Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia and joined members of the Windsor-Essex County community as they attended commemoration events around the community.

“I grew up in Amherstburg,” O’Donohue explained.

O’Donohue attended Stella Maris School and after one year attending L’Essor, he transferred closer to home and would spend the next four years – Grade 10 to what was known as the Ontario Academic Credit (OAC) fifth year – at General Amherst High School. After graduating from high school, O’Donohue attended the University of Windsor. He worked for the pharmaceutical company AccuCaps until enlisting in the Navy at age 24.

Due to his university degree, O’Donohue went into the direct entry program and got his commission.

O’Donohue spoke to service clubs and students as part of his time in Amherstburg, including meeting with students at Stella Maris School and North Star High School. He wanted to share his experiences but also share

with them the importance of remembering those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.

“To come back and connect with youth and give them those experiences is important,” said O’Donohue. “We want to talk to them about the contributions veterans have made to their community. It’s recognizing the sacrifices veterans and their families have made for their communities.”

O’Donohue has been based in Halifax, Toronto,

Ottawa and now British Columbia, and has served over seas in Europe, the Middle East and was deployed in the Indo-Asian Pacific as part of Operation Artemis. He was the commanding officer of the HMCS Calgary in 2021 when they were deployed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and made a record-setting drug seizure.

The HMCS Calgary was awarded a Canadian Forces Unit Commendation in 2021 by the Commander Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) for the ship’s efforts in halting the flow of 33,573 kilograms of illicit narcotics valued at more than $130 million Canadian. According to the Department of National Defense website, on April 23, 2021 the HMCS Calgary seized 1,286 kilograms of heroin, which ranks as the largest heroin bust in Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) history.

While heading home from that deployment, O’Donohue stated the ship crossed the equator and the International Date Line at the same time.

“It’s a neat thing to do,” he said.

O’Donohue added he sees a lot of changes in Amherstburg since the last time he was able to come home.

“This is the first time I’ve been here since 2008,” he said, adding he hopes to vacation back in Amherstburg again next summer with his family.

Veterans at Seasons Amherstburg recognized

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Capt. Mark O’Donohue returned to Amherstburg last week to participate in Remembrance Week events. In addition to taking part in the Remembrance Day service, he also went to local service clubs and schools to talk about the sacrifices of those who have served.

Veterans living at Seasons Amherstburg were recognized last Wednesday evening by a visit from representatives of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157. They were photographed in Seasons’ “Poppy Garden” in front of the Sandwich St. S. home. From left: Sgt.-at-Arms Tim Girard, Seasons leasing manager Morgan Ouimette, Royal Canadian Air Force veteran John Masters, Army Cpl. Larry McIntyre, Legion 1st vice president Don Nantais, Navy British Merchant John Duguid, Legion Br. 157 president Laurie Cavanaugh, Legion Br. 157 youth educa tion officer Kathy Hanes, Legion 2nd vice president Jeff Turner, Ward Yorke Army Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL C Ward Yorke CD) and Legion PRO & Veterans & Service Officer Allan Carroll.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 organizes Remembrance Day ceremony

Hill added on behalf of Lewis: “Their selfless service and sacrifice can never be repaid. We owe them a debt of grati tude. We will not forget.”

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi was represented by executive assistant Armand Anderson.

“On Nov. 11, our nation stops to remember the brave souls who served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace,” Anderson read, on behalf of Leardi. “Those who left the comfort of their homes to serve in wars that spanned the globe kept the peace in far off lands.”

Anderson stated that “as we take our silence today, we do this knowing that any attempt to mark their sacrifice will fall short of the full measure of respect owed to them. They kept us secure. They kept us free. They gave their all, that so many of us would never have to know the cost of our prosperity. They will never be forgotten.”

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo recognized all the dignitaries and guests in atten dance and thanked them for making the time to come to the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Amherstburg. DiCarlo noted it was his last official address as mayor and “it only seems fitting that it be to recognize and remember those who gave their lives to protect the democracy, rights and freedoms that allowed me the privi lege to do so.”

DiCarlo said when he reviewed his words of remembrance over the last eight years, while world events changed everyone’s lives, the constant, recurring theme was the dedication of

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157.

“It is my privilege to recognize and thank all those members who organized this day’s event and ensured those who fought and gave their lives are properly remembered,” said DiCarlo.

“In the first year of the pandemic, I was asked to attend an organizing meeting for that year’s event. Although it was clear we could have a traditional event that year, words from a veteran that day will never leave me – ‘we didn’t stop the war for tea and crumpets, we sure as hell aren’t going to forgo a

Remembrance Day ceremony.’”

DiCarlo noted that veteran is no longer with us “but we are here to honour them for their sacrifice and all of those before them.” He added: “On behalf of council and the residents of Amherstburg, I acknowledge the honour and sacrifice of those who have served and those who continue to step forward to serve in times of war. I have but one final request for the residents of Amherstburg – regardless of age, beliefs, heritage or culture, if not every day, that at the very least on the 11th

hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month, every year, for as long as you breathe, you remember them. Lest we forget.”

Mayor-elect Michael Prue thanked the people of Amherstburg, as he noted “for over 100 years, people have been gathering in Amherstburg to remember.” Prue said residents have never lost the faith and honour the sacrifices of veterans and soldiers make every year.

Prue also thanked Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 for their efforts.

“They plan this every year for months and months to make sure everything goes off without a hitch,” said Prue.

The mayor-elect also thanked the children that were in attendance at Friday’s Remembrance Day ceremony. He noted they are the ones that will carry the stories forward and ensure the veterans will never be forgotten.

Legion Br. 157 president Laurie Cavanaugh said “this is over whelming” as she looked out over the crowds the turned out.

Cavanaugh said supporting veterans is a regular occurrence for Br. 157 as they also support youth educa tion, cadets, and other community initiatives.

“We will remember them today, we will remember them tomorrow and we will remember them every day,” said Cavanaugh.

Legion Br. 157 Ladies Auxiliary secretary Karen Stein also thanked the crowd and participants that turned out. She echoed Cavanaugh that veterans and those serving will always be in their thoughts.

“We will remember them,” she said.

RTT PHOTO BY EVON JR. BROCKETT

A large crowd assembled at the Cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard Park last Friday for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony. The ceremony took place following a lengthy parade and the parade would resume after the ceremony and make its way back to Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157.

The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 colour guard leads the Remembrance Day parade down Richmond St. Friday morning.

Sgt.-at-Arms Tim Girard salutes at Remembrance Day.

Members of the #202 Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Army Cadets make their way to the Cenotaph for Remembrance Day.

PHOTOS BY RON GIOFU AND EVON JR. BROCKETT

(Above) Police and fire make their way down Richmond St. as part of the Remembrance Day parade. (Right) The Remembrance Day parade makes its way down Murray St.

Encounter Church hosts “Trunk or Treat” event to celebrate Halloween

which Halloween’ers went from one to the next.

Themes included the Flintstones, a couple of hockey teams – Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks, a Christmas table set up by Jodi Tesarski and Rachel Shaw.

“We see it as a great community event and it’s an alternative to trick-or treating. There is a lot of community members from Amherstburg who have donated.”

The dinosaur booth was manned by Coombe’s two sisters Carly and Alex Coombe.

Dr. Frank “Butch, Red, Doc, Redman” Fox

September 16, 1938 – November 6,

2022

By Fred Groves

Amherstburg’s Encounter Church on Alma Street welcomed an antici pated 250 special guests on Halloween as it hosted its fourth annual “Trunk or Treat.”

“We see it as a great community event and it’s an alternative to Trick or Treating,” explained the church’s chil dren’s pastor Danielle Coombe during the Oct. 31 event.

Halloween can be enjoyed in many

different ways. Some like to go doorto-door dressed in costumes and hope that they are greeted with a treat.

The concept of ‘trunk or treat’, is that those in costume go to decorated vehicles in a designated, controlled area and get their treats.

“Every year we do it a little different. Covid was a drive-through and this year because of the weather we did it inside,” said Coombe.

It was a great way to include commu nity groups who decorated tables in

Allan Robert McGregor

July 29, 1945 - November 5, 2022

sports team?

Unexpectedly, but peacefully, our Al lost his battle after cancer surgery. He gave it his best shot. Survived by his best friend and beloved wife, Mary (nee Koenig), his three children that he adored and five grandchildren that he wanted to spend more time with in the coming years. Father of Monika (Dan) Turner, James (Susan), and Kirsten McGregor. Grandfather to Owen, Allison, Nathan, Noah and Andrew. Al was so proud of all of them. Predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Elsie McGregor, survived by his brothers Gord (Norma) and Glenn (Kelley), niece and nephews. Also missed by Gerd and Jeanne Koenig and their children as well as Agnes with Michael, Rick and Deb.

Al rose in the ranks from a young farm boy in rural Wheatley to a well-respected launch manager in overseas operations for Ford Motor Company from which he retired in 2003 after 36 years of dedicated service. His latest assignment afforded him and Mary the opportunity to travel the world while still working. It was undoubtedly the most interesting time for both. They loved to travel and enjoyed many VIKING cruises. After retirement, he found a niche singing with the barbershop society Sun Parlour Chorus and singing bass in one of their popular quartets

“Just 4 Kixx”. He loved music and loved to sing. Also he loved to golf, although admittedly wasn’t much good at it. He and Mary spent parts of winters in Florida for 10 years before Covid arrived. Al loved his dogs, too many to name. They are waiting on the Rainbow Bridge. Dogs became a pastime after earlier years of attending figure skating, soccer, hockey and dog shows with his children. “Missy” is going to miss him terribly.

The family wishes to thank ICU staff at WRH Ouellette Campus for all their efforts, care and professionalism, especially Dr Kyle Fiorini. He took a personal interest in Al’s case and his family.

Online condolences and donations may be made at www.victoriagreenlawnfuneral.ca for the Windsor Cancer Centre or Windsor/Essex Humane Society or to Sing Canada Harmony Chorus. Cremation has taken place, A celebration of life will take place at RCL594 on Howard Ave at 1:00p.m. on November 17, 2022.

Frank Joseph Fox was born at home, in Amherstburg, to Joe and Frances Primeau Fox. He was the brother to Jim (Marie from Nova Scotia), Patricia (Don Holmberg) from Sault St. Marie, Ont. , and Dan (Anne Beaudoin) from Amherstburg. Frank was the last surviving sibling. He was uncle to Brian and David (deceased) Holmberg, and Rick (Flame), Lynn Fox Sinasac, Randy and Rob Fox, and many greats.

He was the wonderful father to Erin Fox Pare (Joe) and Adam (Monica Faccenda) Fox, and loving Grandpa to Nico and Felicia Fox and Eden and Aria Pare, all of whom are amazing!

Frank was known to many by his nicknames of Butch, Red, Doc, Redman –take your pick. He worked at General Chemical in Amherstburg, and went back to St. Rose High School in his home town to prepare for the GED tests in the U. S., which he achieved. He was accepted at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn Mich. Frank and his wife met the summer of 1961 at Duffy’s. They loved dancing to the great music there and being with new and old friends. They were married in Detroit, Mich. in March 1964. Colleen, the daughter of Dr. Henry G. Chall and Vera Wright, from Comber, Ont., was teaching in Royal Oak, and Frank was going to school in Dearborn. Thus began 58 busy, active and adventurous years together. They moved to Boston when Frank was accepted at Massachusetts College of Optometry in Boston. They lived there for four years while he got his doctorate, and she taught in Arlington, Mass. Frank was president of his class and of the student body. During the summers they returned to Amherstburg where Frank was fortunate to be able to work at General Chemical and Seagram’s to earn tuition and book money.

After graduation, Dr and Mrs. Fox returned with plans to set up an Optometric practice in Windsor, while living in “The Burg”. On his birthday, Sept. 16th, 1970 Dr Fox opened his practice in the South Windsor Medical Arts Building on Grand Marais. Daughter Erin was born the next month. Two years later son Adam was welcomed into the family. For 49 years Frank provided exemplary eye care for his patients in various locations in Windsor, and Amherstburg. He had the finest assistants over the years. Thank you to 2 Nancy’s, Sue and Marita, Monica and more. During the ensuing years he was president of Child’s Place, on the board of Children’s Achievement Centre, and was very involved in children’s vision problems and the solutions.

Over the years, the family enjoyed sailing on their boats, including racing twice a week, and extended cruising. They were members of LaSalle Mariners Yacht Club.

And, motorcycles became a very large part of their lives, with many extended trips of up to 3500 miles, with friends, for the two Foxes. Frank also took many trips with cousin Cecil Brown, son Adam, Pisboo Bastien, Kent Wigle, Bill Amlin and family, and more. He was at Bike Weeks in Sturgis, Daytona Beach and Laconia more than once. He rode until June of 2019, when he was almost 81. He loved it all.

Frank had several confrontations with different cancers, and lived with adverse effects for almost 2 decades, but he lived his life as fully as possible. He was fortunate to have many close friends, as already mentioned biking buddies, plus Bud and Carol from Kansas, best friend from age 4, Dan Schindler, and Dan’s wife’s Sylvester “clan” in Emeryville, his Brown cousins in Michigan, Gord Z., Carl Russello, Pete Reid, Lee Wright, and more. He belonged to the Amherstburg Pistol Club, where he met a number of great guys, who became supportive friends, especially Don Clary.

Travelling was enjoyed by the whole family, with many trips to Barbados, and other Caribbean Islands. They visited all but 3 of the U. S. states, Eastern and Western Canada, and a number of sojourns to North Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Texas. He loved Texas! And, there were fine trips to Italy with Joe and Sue Lischeron, and Cesare and Fiorella Faccenda, and to beautiful Ireland.

We bid a tearful farewell to Frank Joseph, who died peacefully at home, with all of his family. He was such an outstanding example of inspiration, courage, caring, kindness and infinite perseverance and love for all of us who loved him. It had indeed been a life well-lived by a very unique individual.

Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the James H. Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg (519-736-2134) from 1 pm to 4 pm, with a short prayer service at 4 pm. Following this, his Celebration of life will continue at Shooter’s Roadhouse, 17 Sandwich St N, Amherstburg.

Donations to the Salvation Army or St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.

You may leave condolences, share memories or make a memorial donation online at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca.

Jodi Tesarski, left; and Rachel Shaw stand at their Christmas-themed table during the “Trunk or Treat” event at Encounter Church. It was moved inside due to weather. Photo by Fred Groves

Carly and Alex Coombe

Wolves make WECSSAA “AA” basketball final, lose to Kingsville

Silvaggio hopes there are Grade 8 players that will come to North Star High School next year wanting to play basketball. There were a group on this year’s team that started playing only this year, he pointed out. Hannah Rusenstrom said the finals was a “frustrating game” but was proud of her teammates.

“We tried every minute but it just didn’t go our way,” she said.

“It wasn’t the outcome we wanted,” added teammate Mya Foreman. “Everyone worked hard to get where we are right now. I’m proud of everyone.”

By Ron Giofu

The North Star Wolves advanced to the WECSSAA “AA senior girls basketball finals but could get no further.

In their first year as Wolves, they managed to not only get to the finals but hang tough with the top-seeded Kingsville team, with the Cavaliers winning 39-27 Friday evening. Kingsville played at the WECSSAA Tier 1 level during the regular season while North Star was at Tier 2. The finals were hosted at E.J. Lajeunesse high school in Windsor.

North Star trailed 18-10 at the half but a good third quarter saw them cut the deficit to two (21-19) heading for the fourth quarter. However, Kingsville started the final quarter with an 8-0 run and never looked back en route to the victory.

Wolves coach Dom Silvaggio said they managed to get back within two points

and pointed out missed shots near the end of the quarter may have made a difference.

Silvaggio added some of his players were nervous coming into the game but that was to be expected since many were in their first game of that magnitude. He said some girls came into this season having never played basketball so he understood why they were on “pins and needles” early in the game.

“I couldn’t be prouder of a bunch of girls,” he said. “They fought through a lot of adversity.”

The Wolves showed “unbelievable improvement” since the start of the season. They were 1-1 early and then got rolling, including blowing out teams near the end of the regular season.

“They are probably one of my most improved teams from beginning to end,” said Silvaggio.

Roughly half of them graduate and

Rusenstrom said defense was empha sized since the start of the season and she believed the way they played defensively was solid.

“Our defense was strong and I’m proud of our ability to do that,” said Rusenstrom.

Foreman added a strong third quarter got them back into the game but wished they would have come out stronger in the fourth quarter. She added they repre sented their school well.

Rusenstrom added they weren’t expected to do much at the start of the season but made it to the finals.

The semi-final game was a 49-26 win over Tecumseh Vista Academy last Wednesday night at General Amherst High School. Rusenstrom said after that game the defense was good but they should have made more layups and free throws.

Silvaggio said after the semi-final game

he “loved our defensive intensity” and shots started falling in the second half. They missed a lot of shots close to the basket as well as free throws early on but “in the second half, we buried them.”

Lily Sleigh said they were aggres sive in the semi-final game and called Rusenstrom “phenomenal” in helping them to win. She added after the semifinal they had to work on their shooting and improve around the basket.

Admirals winning streak at three games after two weekend wins

Next home game for Amherstburg is Sunday vs. Dresden

By Ron Giofu

The Amherstburg Admirals are on a three-game winning streak after two more wins on the weekend.

After beating Wheatley at home 3-1 Nov. 6, the Admirals travelled to Dresden Friday night and came away with a 2-1 win in overtime.

Massimon Agostini, in his first game in the Admirals’ net, stopped 37 of 38 shots while Amherstburg’s 51st shot of the night was the over time winner by Connor Demelo.

Braeden Armstrong also scored for the Admirals.

The Admirals returned home Sunday night and blanked the Wallaceburg Thunderhawks 4-0.

Stefan Djordjevic and Colton Candido scored first period goals for Amherstburg while Mitchell Demelo and Owen Papulkas scored third period goals.

Josh Courtney stopped all 42 shots he faced Sunday night for the shutout, including all 23 Wallaceburg shots in the second period when the Admirals spent much of it in the penalty box.

“Anytime you get two wins and only give up one goal in the process, that’s pretty impressive,” said Admirals head coach Paul Bortignon.

Bortignon credited the goaltending Amherstburg received over the weekend and said the other players did well defensively as well.

“We did a good job,” said Bortignon.

The Admirals were missing some players Sunday night due to illness and injury, but Bortignon said other players stepped up and played well.

Bortignon added the penalty trouble they had, particularly in the second period, were calls that had to be made including six minutes in penalties (two minutes for boarding and four for head contact) against Max Jones.

“I just think we were in bad spots. They were penalties. It was bad luck, really,” he said.

Bortignon credited his penalty killers for the Admirals getting out of it with their 2-0 lead intact after 40 minutes.

Amherstburg is finding their “roadmap to .500 hockey,” he added, and that players are working within their systems.

When regulars get healthy, they hope to continue playing well. The sooner they get healthy, the sooner the Admirals can focus on roles and responsibilities, he added.

The Admirals are now 7-9-0 through 16 games, good for 14 points and sixth in the PJHL Stobbs Division. They have a busy week ahead, as they have two road games and one home game. Amherstburg is in Blenheim Thursday night for a 7 p.m. game before heading to Mooretown Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. game.

They return to the Libro Centre Sunday night when Dresden comes to town for a 7 p.m. game.

The North Star Wolves advanced to the WECSSAA “AA” final and came home with a silver medal. They lost in the finals to Kingsville Friday night, in a game played at Lajeunesse.

North Star’s Lily Mulder (11, right) goes up for a shot during semi-final action last Wednesday. North Star beat Tecumseh Vista Academy.

Amherstburg’s Drake McGowan shoots on Wallaceburg goalie Jacob Trudgeon in the first period of the Admirals’ 4-0 win over the Thunderhawks Sunday night at the Libro Centre.

Mitchell Demelo (8, centre) gets a shot off in the second period of Amherstburg’s 4-0 win over Wallaceburg Sunday night at the Libro Centre. Demelo didn’t score on the play, but would score early in the third period.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Wolves volleyball team loses in quarterfinals

By Ron Giofu

A better than expected season ended last week for the North Star Wolves.

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Thank You

The family of Barb Clunas would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our family through this time of sorrow and showed up to celebrate a life well lived.

Special thanks to the pallbearers Alan Bratt, Ricky and Reggie Simpson, Ryan Coulter, Ed Triolet and Carm Vasile.

Our deepest gratitude to Linda Perrone and staff at Sutton’s Funeral Home for all their help and comfort.

Thanks to Becky Ewen, our celebrant of life, for bringing to life so many memories of Barb.

A special thanks to the volunteers and staff at the McGregor Colombian Club for bringing us all together for a delicious meal.

Your compassion truly has helped us all through this difficult time.

The Wolves’ boys volleyball team advanced to the WECSSAA “AA” quar terfinals but lost to the Leamington Lions. The Lions won 25-12 in the first set but North Star kept it closer in the next two sets. The Wolves stayed close to Leamington in the second set but the Lions won 25-22. The Lions won the third set 25-20 to win the match and advance in the playoffs.

The loss meant the senior boys volley ball season ended for the inaugural year for North Star High School. They finished the regular season with four wins and six losses in WECSSAA match play and won their playoff preliminary round match in three straight sets over the L’Essor Aigles.

North Star captain Owen Harris believed they played well against the talented Leamington team, despite the three-set loss.

“I think we played a pretty good match,” said Harris following the game. “It obviously sucks to be in my last year to go out that way. It was definitely a tough game.”

Harris said the Wolves senior boys volleyball team surpassed the expecta tions of many this season. Harris said there was a belief the Wolves wouldn’t be strong this year.

“No one expected us to get this far,” said Harris. “We ended up finishing around the middle.”

Harris added: “I thought we played pretty well. It’s a pretty strong team.”

Regarding last Tuesday’s WECSSAA “AA” quarterfinal in Leamington, Harris stated “there was never a moment where it seemed like we gave up.”

There are roughly four returning players coming back to next year’s senior boys volleyball team. Harris added they thank coaches Nikki Maxey and Matt Dennis for stepping up and coaching the team for the 2022 volleyball season.

New gymnasiums take shape

The new gymnasiums at North Star High School are just about finished and WECSSAA sports are expected to begin there for the winter season. Boys volleyball and girls basketball had to play their 2022 seasons in their former home of General Amherst High School.

The Family of Barb Clunas

North Star’s Owen Harris sets a shot during WECSSAA “AA” quarterfinal action last Tuesday against Leamington. The Lions beat the Wolves in three sets, eliminating North Star from the playoffs. Leamington would go on to lose in the WECSSAA finals to Kingsville.

Wolves finish football season with 1-6 record

By Ron Giofu

The season for the first-ever North Star Wolves football season has ended.

The Wolves finished their inaugural season at their new school with one win and six losses in seven games, the final one being a 41-3 loss to the St. Anne Saints last Thursday evening at the Libro Centre. This year’s Wolves team had a lot of Grade 9 and 10 players and meant many had to learn on the fly this season as the coaching staff tried to get them up to speed as much as possible.

The Saints went up 7-0 thanks to a 21-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. A 35-yard Steven Craner field goal got the Wolves on the board in the second quarter but St. Anne would score twice later in the quarter on 33 and 31-yard touchdown passes.

St. Anne would score three more times in the fourth quarter, all of them on the ground, thanks to 18, 12 and 15-yard touchdown runs. The Saints’ extra point tries were successful on all but one of their touchdowns.

North Star head coach John Rudak said it wasn’t the way they wanted to end the season but he noted he was happy with those who turned out to practice and games regularly and put the time in to get better.

“I really appreciated the guys that were here from the beginning and stayed until the end,” he said.

Rudak said the Wolves faced adver sity this season and part of that was themselves, as they had issues around penalties and discipline at points this season. The tackling improved over the year, and Rudak believes other components of the game will prog ress as well. Gaining “football IQ” and awareness will cause the team to improve, he believed, and he added they gained experience throughout this season.

“Hopefully, they did learn some thing here,” said Rudak.

The Wolves showed a lot of prog ress in the Massey game, he believed, which was a 31-2 win Nov. 3.

Rudak pointed out they lose eight players to graduation and the benefits of being a young team is that approxi mately 25 players are eligible to return to the team next year. He hopes for increased numbers next year and welcomes new players to come out.

Senior players honoured before the game included Kaydin Cacilhas, Lucas Morencie, Willy Metcalfe, Albert McCallum, A.J. Howard, Chaise Way, Kadin Desjardins, Nevan Pukay, Alex Kelvin, Zak Makumber and Evan Brockett.

Kicks & Giggles

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You may become impatient with the slow progress of a project at work, Aries. Before you get your feathers all ruffled, figure out if bringing more people on the team may help.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It may have taken a while, but you’ll start to see some results from actions you initiated weeks ago, Taurus. Your steady pace will pay off in a big way.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Lean on all of your social contacts this week, Gemini. If you’re looking to get out of the house and have fun, they will probably have some ideas on where to go.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Be on guard with issues concerning your love life and relationships, Cancer. Things that were working out smoothly may need a little extra attention for the time being.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Luck will manifest itself in some surprising ways over the course of the next few days, Leo. Seemingly out of nowhere you will have a good turn of events that propel you forward.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Negotiations will go in your favor this week, Virgo. Therefore, if you’ve been seeking a raise or a promotion, you may see that the tides have finally shifted in that direction.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Watch out for overspending that can derail the careful budget that you have set in place, Libra. It may be wise to leave a credit card at home for the next few days.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Brace yourself, Scorpio, as things could get a bit wild this week. Energy levels rise and tempers may flare. Figure out the best way to stay calm amid this confusion.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Plenty of good vibes are coming your way, Sagittarius. You just need to figure out if you’re going to share some good fortune with others and when that will occur.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

A sweet connection with someone else could happen this week, Capricorn. This may be the start of a lasting relationship, whether it is romantic or platonic.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Don’t be afraid to showcase your natural tal ents, Aquarius. Your unique skill set enables you to have a little fun with others and show off a bit at work.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Figure out ways to connect with the life force that is all around you, Pisces. Try meditation in the outdoors to blend two experiences.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER 13 - Julia Michaels, Singer (29)

NOVEMBER 14 - Josh Duhamel, Actor (50)

NOVEMBER 15 - Chad Kroeger, Singer (48)

NOVEMBER 16 - Pete Davidson, Comic (29)

NOVEMBER 17 - Danny DeVito, Actor (78)

NOVEMBER 18 - Owen Wilson, Actor (54)

NOVEMBER 19 - Jodie Foster, Actress (60)

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to cargiving.

Defensive co-ordinator Joel Charron co-ordinated a ceremony to honour graduating seniors before last Thursday’s North Star Wolves football game versus St. Anne.

North Star Wolves quarterback Kaydin Cacilhas (1, left) escapes an onrushing St. Anne defender during their game last Thursday evening at the Libro Centre. St. Anne won 41-3.

Golf tournament raises $1,500 for the Children’s Aid Society

By Ron Giofu

A local bar and restaurant did its part to assist the Children’s Aid Society.

Shooter’s Roadhouse held a fund raising golf tournament at Seven Lakes Golf Club in LaSalle Sept. 25 and Shooter’s owner Matt Kelly said it drew 144 golfers.

This year’s golf tournament raised $1,500 for the Children’s Aid Society (CAS).

“We do it every year,” Kelly explained.

The cheque presentation was made recently at Shooter’s Roadhouse

With the help of Amherstburg-based business Accurate Creations, Kelly pointed out “every golfer got a shirt.”

Kelly added it was co-presented by Shooter’s and The Victoria Tavern, an establishment he also owns in Windsor. It is annually presented on the last Sunday in September.

Angela Suzor, intake supervisor at CAS, said the money will be put towards the agency’s independent

living youth program.

The program offers support for youth aged 18-and-over who are living on their own. Among what the funds will contribute to will be Christmas stockings filled with gift cards and toiletries.

“They live on their own,” said Suzor. “This may be the only thing they get for Christmas.”

The number of people 18-and-over who are served by the program is growing, Suzor added, noting they usually age out at 21. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many who would have normally aged out are still supported.

Numbers of people supported by the independent living youth program has risen from the 70-80 range to over 200 people.

Kelly said they will continue to fund raise for CAS. There is a fundraiser planned for Dec. 11 at the Victoria Tavern where bands will donate their time and staff will collect donations at the door.

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING:

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 commencing at 4:00 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 199952, under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

ANY PERSON seeking to attend meetings inperson should follow all public health guidance to ensure the safety of themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend and address Council by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2022. To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@amherstburg.ca. Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

ANY PERSON who wishes watch the meeting proceedings only, please visit http://video.islive. ca/amherstburg/live.html

THE SUBJECT LANDS AND PURPOSE OF THIS REZONING APPLICATION:

This rezoning application affects approximately 1.47 ha of land municipally known as the land at 580 Middle Sideroad (see map below).

This rezoning, if approved, will amend the existing site-specific Commercial Neighbourhood Zone to additionally allow for a maximum of six dwelling units above the first floor within new mixed-use buildings. Site-specific lot and building regulations will be incorporated at this location, in accordance with an approved site plan. The property is designated Neighbourhood Commercial in the Official Plan..

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off at the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022 before the meeting and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.

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 Ontario Land 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 Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so.

Further information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/23/22) Amendment is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office 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. The hearing will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 16th day of November, 2022.

Christopher Aspila Manager, Planning Services Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre 3295 Meloche Road

Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8

Telephone: 519- 736-5408 Fax No. 519-736-9859 Website: 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

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING:

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 commencing at 4:00 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.

ANY PERSON seeking to attend meetings in-person should follow all public health guidance to ensure the safety of themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend and address Council by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2022. To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@amherstburg.ca Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

ANY PERSON who wishes watch the meeting proceedings only, please visit http://video.islive.ca/ amherstburg/live.html

THE SUBJECT LANDS AND PURPOSE OF THIS REZONING APPLICATION:

This rezoning application affects approximately 5.3 ha of land described as Part Park Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7, Plan

12, Part of Part 4, on 12R-1806, Part 1 on 12R-28679 municipally known as a parcel of land on the north side of Texas Road located between Knobb Hill Drive and Concession 2 N (see key map below).

This rezoning, if approved, will amend the zoning of the lands noted below from the “Residential Type 1A (R1A) Zone” to “Residential Second Density (R2) Zone”. The proposed Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw is in conformity with the policies in the Official Plan. The lands are designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s Official Plan.

The effect of the amendment will be to allow for general residential uses on the subject properties with 35% lot coverage, a minimum required lot area of 460 sq m and a minimum required lot frontage of 12 m for single detached dwellings, a minimum required lot area of 560 sq m and a minimum required lot frontage of 15 m for duplex dwellings, and a minimum required lot area of 650 sq m and a minimum required lot frontage of 20 m for semi-detached dwellings whereas the current zoning permits 30% lot coverage and requires 900 sq m minimum lot area and 20 m minimum lot frontage for single detached dwellings. The amendment will allow for single detached, semi-detached and duplex dwellings on the subject lands.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off at the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on

Thursday, December 8, 2022 before the meeting and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.

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 Ontario Land 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 bylaw is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so.

Further information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/26/22) Amendment is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office 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. The hearing will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 16th day of November, 2022.

Sarah French Planner, Planning Services

Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre 3295 Meloche Road

Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8

Telephone: 519-736-5408 Fax No. 519-736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca

Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of

comments and communications received will become part of the public

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

Angela Suzor (left), intake supervisor with the Children’s Aid Society (CAS), accepts a cheque from Matt and Shelley Kelly from Shooter’s Roadhouse recently. The $1,500 that was donated came as a result of a golf tournament Shooter’s and the Victoria Tavern held in September.