Team Brad Bondy

she said. “I think all of our organizations are amazing.”

Tony DeSantis, manager of community relations and resource development with Community Living Essex County (CLEC), said they are also in search of more helping hands.

“As an organization, like the others, we’re finding it more and more difficult to secure volunteers, especially coming out of COVID,” said DeSantis.

DeSantis said the volunteer recruitment fair was helpful for CLEC.

“An event like this gives us an opportunity to reach out to people in the community,” said DeSantis, “and tell them about the variety of outstanding volunteer opportunities we have available.”

Jill Aanwischer was one of the residents who came through the fair last Wednesday.

“I’m retired and looking for the right opportunity to help out,” she said.

Lynn Rammler was another resident who stopped by the volunteer recruitment fair to find a way to give back.

“I want to volunteer and I want to get out of the house,” she said. “It’s time for me to get out and start volunteering.”

Rammler said she stopped at a number of different tables and chatted with representatives from groups and was intrigued by what she heard.

“Just give me a job to do,” said Rammler. “I’m looking to fill a lot of time because I have it.”

Notice of Application of Larvicide for Mosquito Control

Beginning on April 1th and continuing through to August 31st, 2023, Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc. will apply a biological larvicide in the Amherstburg area. This application is for the control of larva mosquitoes only and will be conducted over specific mosquito breeding sites within the boundaries of:

Kingsbridge Subdivision to McCurdy Drive and from the Detroit River to Meloche Rd / Concession 3 N

A detailed map that indicates the specific boundaries of application and affected properties for this program is available at the Town of Amherstburg Public Works office at 512 Sandwich Street South and on the Town’s Website at www.amherstburg.ca

The larvicide VectoBac 1200L (PCP#21062, liquid) and VectoBac 200G (PCP# 18158, granular) may be applied to standing water if mosquito larvae are detected. This product contains the active ingredient B.t.i. which is a naturally occurring bacterium found in soils and is very specific to mosquito larva. This bacterium is not harmful to bees.

If your property falls within the treatment area you may be contacted by direct mail. If you have any questions, concerns you may contact Pestalto at 1-866-648-7773 or by e-mail.

TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM INFORMATION

Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc.

501 Rennie St., Hamilton, ON, L8H 3P6 Tel: 1-(866) 648-7773 x234 Kevin Taylor at kevin.taylor@pestalto.com