River Town Times - November 2, 2022

“Devil’s Masquerade” returns to help humane society

By Ron Giofu

A group of Amherstburg businesses staged the second annual “Devil’s Masquerade” party on the weekend to help a local non-profit organization.

Led by Glen Greenwood at HAG Customs Print & Design, the “Devil’s Masquerade” was held Saturday night at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. with money raised to benefit the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society.

A fundraising total from Saturday’s event was not available at press time, but it is expected to top the $5,000 raised last year.

“This is ideal,” said Greenwood, of the crowds and entertainment that was mainly outside under a large tent.

The event was smaller in its first year but Greenwood was happy that it has gotten bigger.

“It just proves that each year it’s going to grow and grow and grow and grow,” said Greenwood.

Thanks to sponsors Movati Athletic, Kelluc Epoxy and Marzena Durocher, as well as G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. among others, Greenwood said they were able to put on the event. Greenwood said he has always loved Halloween and it was a passion he shared with his family.

“It’s close to my heart,” he said. “I’m not doing this to make money. I’m here to see smiles on everyone’s faces.”

Entertainment included the Leave Those Kids Alone band, buskers, a fire show, and a spirit reader. Many are friends of Greenwood and either helped by offering their services for free or at a lower rate, some thing that could be said for the vendors as well.

“It’s fun,” said Greenwood. “Why would you do it? To make people smile.”

Greenwood added if he can help raise money for a non-profit organization, that makes it even better. He said a lot of people like to dress up for Halloween and if he can help others, it becomes an even more worth while event.

“It’s from the heart,” he emphasized. “I love Halloween.”

Busker Eric Scott Baker performs during the “Devil’s

for

Windsor-Essex County Humane Society.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Sandy Tomlin and her dog Bianca were in the Halloween spirit at the “Devil’s Masquerade” last Saturday night in Amherstburg.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) is planning a Random Acts of Kindness event this Friday, starting at 9 a.m., where they will go around distributing treats while walking in the downtown core. Executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo (pictured) said they will be offering treats made in the ACS Meals on Wheels

Amherstburg Community Services looking to spread kindness

By Evon Jr. Brockett

Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) is looking to spread kindness in town. ACS has planned an event called the random acts of kindness day which will be this coming Friday, Nov. 4, starting at 9 a.m. For this event, staff and volunteers will be walking in downtown Amherstburg on the streets of Dalhousie and Richmond. They will also be walking to the King’s Navy Yard Park and local businesses hand ing out goodies to the good people in the town of Amherstburg.

According to ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo, those goodies will be homemade cookies that they are making with volunteers from the baking club and Meals on Wheels kitchen. In hosting this event, ACS plans to bring awareness to Random Acts of Kindness day, to get to know people in the community with hav ing conversations, and to branch out to three other areas as well to have this event (LaSalle, Harrow, and McGregor).

After it concludes Friday morning in Amherstburg, the event will move to each different community that ACS serves.

When asking who planned this event, DiBartolomeo says, “The whole staff of ACS helped to plan this whole event

DiBartolomeo also said, “As a collective the whole staff came up with the idea.”

DiBartolomeo went on to say that there are no sponsors for this event as it is just ACS funding this event.

For the future, ACS plans to continue its community outreach so they can meet people and ask if they are interested in their service. Also, ACS wants to continue to inform people of the programs they have and see what the communities’ needs are.

“We’re going into busy season and a lot more is coming up,” added DiBartolo meo. “People should keep checking our Facebook and community events we may have coming soon. If possible, go on our website as well as stop by the office for new programming.”

Amherstburg Community Services is located at 320 Richmond St., within the Amherstburg Community Hub. For more information on the services ACS offers, please visit www.amherstburg-cs.com or call 519-736-5471.

Run, Walk or Wheel in support of Community Living Essex County

The 2022 Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel Steering Committee anticipate hundreds of people from across Essex County will participate Nov. 13 at Ken Knapp Ford in Essex to celebrate the 28th annual running of the Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel.

After two years of virtual events, the event is coming back together to cel ebrate this Essex County tradition!

The event features a 2K and 5km walk, 5km run, 10km run and a Little Elf Run for children six and under!

All participants will receive a medal and a t-shirt, and chip timing will be provided by WRACE.

Participate on your own or as part of a team with your friends, family members or coworkers! Don’t forget to dress up in festive holiday attire!

The Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel’s mission is to promote a healthy life style and inclusive communities. The proceeds raised from this fabulous, festive event are directed to Community Living Essex County, a not-for-prof it organization providing supports and services to over 700 children, youth, and adults with an intellectual disability.

The event has raised thousands of dollars for Community Living Essex County in support of over 700 people with an intellectual disability through out Essex County. Make sure the little ones are registered to participate in the Little Elf Run for children six and under.

“We look forward to another great day and encourage families and friends to join us” states James Knapp, Chair of the 2022 Jingle Bell Run Steering Committee. “The event is for everyone from competitive runners to casual walkers, together for a great cause.”

Medals will be presented to every participant, with acknowledgement for top finishers. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges to win a variety of prizes.

As a safety precaution, event officials are requesting that the public not bring dogs to the event unless they are working service dogs for the visually impaired; as well, no bicycles (wheelchairs only).

People can continue to register up to 9:30 a.m. on the morning of the race. To register go to the events page at www.communitylivingessex.org.

For more information, call 519-776-6483, ext. 246

Memories of Yesterday...

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

The Cenotaph was located at the southeast corner of Centennial Park from 19681986. Last year, during construction of the new high school, a German 77 Field Gun from the First World War was

where it had

buried at the former war

The Cenotaph was relocated to the King’s Navy Yard Park in

Photo by Evon Jr. Brockett

Fort Malden National Historic Site gives site tours via candlelight

By Ron Giofu

A different kind of tour was given of Fort Malden National Historic Site last week.

Candlelight tours were given of Fort Malden last Friday night with three tours sold out. Costumed interpreters guided guests by candlelight along the river, through historic buildings on the site and around various parts of the ground so they could learn about the stories of the soldiers that lived there over 200 years ago.

The evening was described by Parks Canada communication officer Elizabeth LeBlanc as “a rare opportunity for visitors to experience the fort at night.”

Corrine Ross, visitor experience team leader at Fort Malden, said it was a way for visitors to hear stories that were “darker” than normal and “lesser known stories you won’t hear on a regular visit.”

“They’re designed to educate and entertain visitors,” said Ross.

Vignettes were created around Fort Malden featuring volunteers and staff members, all viewed by candlelight, so some of the stories being told by guides

had actions behind them.

Ross said there were things that went “bump in the night” but it was largely a different way to educate visitors that came by.

The tours were capped at about 20 people per group.

“We actually had an overflow,” said Ross. “We added an extra tour because we had so much demand. It was a really good response.”

Approximately 12 staff members and volunteers were on hand to either guide people through the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site or perform in one of the vignettes.

“We are relying on returning student volunteers for this,” said Ross.

Ross added the candlelight tours were also popular in 2019, and Fort Malden will look to continue them next year.

“It’s a great event for us,” she said. “The students enjoy doing it.”

For more information on Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada, call 519-736-5416, visit www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/malden or “Like” them on Facebook.

The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission are requesting your help in making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate in our community. Please, this Christmas try to open up your hearts and help us ensure that everyone has a joyful Christmas. We anticipate an increased need from previous years with this coming Christmas.

Through your goodwill, last year we were able to serve more than 16,895 hot meals which is near a 10% increase from the year before. We provided over 700 emergency food baskets, which is near a 25% increase from the year before. This year will definitely be challenging with more increases due to economic factors.

However we focus on more than food; we support young families with much needed supplies such as baby food, diapers and clothing.

We are very grateful for those that have contributed to the growing needs. Your donation can change the life of someone who is suffering and may be too ashamed to ask for help.

Adopt a family this Christmas by providing food for their holiday dinner and a small gift for the children in their family. If you want to support a family our volunteers would be delighted to work with you to make this happen.

We operate with a team of volunteers and we need your help today. We have received no ongoing funding from any outside agencies and depend solely upon your donations and fundraising events.

Without your help, this would not be possible. We thank you for the many faithful supporters, who give generously throughout the year.

Donations can be mailed or dropped off to 298 Victoria Street in Amherstburg. Also they can be made by clicking on “DONATE NOW” on our website: www.aburgmission.ca

We continue to thank you for all the donations big or small. You are contributing and impacting someone’s life in many ways.

President Tim McAllister & the Board of Directors

will be issued upon

AMHERSTBURG FOOD & FELLOWSHIP “People HELPING People” Can we count on your support this Christmas?

Reenactors listen during a candlelight tour of Fort Malden National Historic Site last Friday night. Staff and volunteers performed in vignettes to assist in the storytelling. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

A candlelight tour was held at Fort Malden National Historic Site last Friday night. There were three tours offered of the grounds, all were sold out. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Partners, sponsors team up for Halloween-themed fundraiser

Jen Desjardins-Grondin, co-owner of G.L. Heritage Brewing Co., said they were thrilled to host the event.

“It’s twice as big as it was last year,” said Desjardins-Grondin. “There’s more entertainment and an amazing local band.”

Halfway through Saturday night’s event, Desjardins-Grondin estimated there were about 250 people that had attended with more expected after that. She said the event was family-friendly, kid-friendly and pet-friendly, pointing out many brought two and four-legged family members to the event.

“From G.L. Heritage’s perspective, we are really proud to expand on last year’s success by making it bigger and better this year,” she said. “It’s a fun, familyfriendly event for such a great cause.”

Desjardins-Grondin added they were also proud to collaborate with busi nesses such as HAG Customs Print & Design, Big Mac BBQ, Cottam Candy, the Richmond Popcorn Co., the Pantry and Bugsy’s Bark Shop.

“You can expect we will make the event bigger and better every year so people can come together to support a great cause and have a great time,” said

Desjardins-Grondin.

Melanie Coulter, executive director with the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society, said organizers of the “Devil’s Masquerade” put on “a great event” and they were happy to be part of it.

“It’s a great turnout,” said Coulter.

“It’s a really fun event.”

Proceeds that will be donated to the humane society will go towards the programs they offer, from life saving programs and keeping families together to behavioural programs.

“All of those programs are only due to events like this,” said Coulter.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Coulter indicated the public was supportive but events like the “Devil’s Masquerade” helped not only raise funds, but also awareness of what they do.

“The visitors to this event will keep us in mind,” she said.

It’s time to discuss new methods of voting

The signs (or at least most of them) are down, the results are in and we know who is going to represent Amherstburg at the town council and county council levels. Councillor Michael Prue will become Mayor Michael Prue once the new council is sworn in and it will become his second mayor’s job he’s had in his lifetime after having served in East York.

Regardless of whether people like the results or not, the thing most people should raise an eyebrow to is the fact only 39 per cent of eligible electors chose to vote in Amherstburg. No, we’re never getting 100 per cent voter turnout, but can we not do better than 39 per cent?

I would suggest at least getting a costing on a hybrid method of voting. I wouldn’t mind it if the town kept the current method of voting and added an online option to it. If you like going to the polls like we did this year or have difficulty accessing internet voting, I have no issues keeping that method

or some form of it. I would like to see internet voting as well so voters can simply log in and cast their ballots at times that are good for them without having to stand in line. Also, if people are busy, they can find time much easier if all it takes is a quick log-in to an elec tion website.

Would that increase turnout? I don’t know, but giving people more options on how to vote is worth exploring as 39 per cent voter turnout is too low.

There were a few other things I found interesting about the municipal elec tions in the region:

•Four of the seven mayors that will make up Essex County council will be women after Hilda MacDonald was re-elected in Leamington, Crystal Meloche was acclaimed in LaSalle, Sherry Bondy winning in Essex and Tracey Bailey moving from deputy mayor to mayor in Lakeshore. A fifth woman – Kimberly DeYong – will become deputy mayor in Kingsville.

•In all, there will be three people

JUST A THOUGHT

returning to town council from the 2018-22 term with Prue moving up to mayor and councillors Don McArthur and Peter Courtney being re-elected. One member (Diane Pouget) is returning after a four-year absence while Deputy Mayor-elect Chris Gibb, Councillorelect Linden Crain and Councillor-elect Molly Allaire are new to the council table.

•At the county level, there are eight new people that are going to be around “the horseshoe” at the Essex Civic Centre. Including the two new repre sentatives from Amherstburg – though Prue was an alternate when Mayor Aldo DiCarlo or Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche couldn’t make it during the 2018-22 term of council – there will be new representation in Essex as Sherry Bondy and Rob Shepley will become mayor and deputy mayor respectively. The same thing applies to Kingsville, as they elected Dennis Rogers as mayor

LETTERS TO THE

and DeYong as deputy mayor with both getting ready to make their county council debuts.

LaSalle and Lakeshore will each have one returning member and one new face as both deputy mayors from last term move into the mayor’s chair, Meloche and Bailey respectively, while Michael Akpata will be LaSalle’s new deputy mayor and Kirk Walstedt will take over the same position in Lakeshore.

Tecumseh and Leamington will return both of its representatives to county council as Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara and Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti were both acclaimed while Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald and Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke were both re-elected Oct. 24.

•With every election comes those who didn’t get in and there were some good candidates who won’t be on council for these next four years. I hope many of them either continue to contribute to the community in the ways they’re already doing or find new ways to stay involved, either on a town committee or helping a non-profit organization. Community service comes in various forms and there are all kinds of ways to make a difference.

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Ron Giofu

The band “Leave Those Kids Alone” perform at the “Devil’s Masquerade” Saturday night in Amherstburg. HAG Design & Creations along with several local partners put on the event as a fundraiser for the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

George Alles A gentleman, an Educator and a prolific watercolour artist

Special to the RTT

His love and talent for art is evident in his many art exhibits over the years, The Gibson Gallery being one of his venues. In the 70’s, George founded the Art Col lective which manned and sold their art for a number of years at the Gibson Gallery. George is one of the first members of The Association of Representational Art ists (ARA) since 1978.

Alles is also a member of the Kingsville Art Society (ASK). For decades, George was a fixture at the Gib son Gallery teaching Water Colour Classes as well as a seasoned vendor at Art by the River George loves sailing which is reflected in his paint ings. He states: “I find the medium of transparent wa tercolour to be ideally suited to what I want to do as an artist. I believe there is a comparison between sailing and watercolours. Just as the sailor attempts to control the natural elements of wind and water to move his boat to where he wants to go, so the watercolour artist attempts to control the natural elements of paint and water to achieve a successful painting.”

George often travelled with his son Kevin where they both painted the remaining light houses in the U.S. and Canada. He encourages artists to paint those subjects that are disappearing from our landscape such as lighthouses and barns. Artists are the keepers of history.

The Gibson Gallery welcomes George’s latest exhib it “George Alles: Retrospective.” The exhibit opened Oct. 20 and runs to Sunday, November 6. Gallery hours are Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The watercolour paintings are inviting, soothing and romantic in their reality.

Sutton Funeral Home assists Hope of St. Joseph Shelter

DANCE & DINNER

Local volunteers helping maintain the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter in the D. R. Congo received assistance from Arbor Memorial and the James H. Sutton Funeral Home. The funeral home and its parent company’s foundation donated $1,000 to the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter as the latter is helping to provide funding for three shelters. The donation came as part of the 75th anniversary of Arbor Memorial and each of its funeral homes got to choose where they would donate to. Hope of St. Joseph Shelter volunteers say they are very grateful for the donation. Mary and Marc Beneteau host a yard sale every summer for the shelters and are again accepting donations, starting after Nov. 20. Anyone interested in donating is asked to call 519-996-4800 to arrange a time to donate. Back row (from left): consulting director Paul Janisse, shelter committee volunteer Larry Allen, treasurer Ralph Orsi, managing funeral director Linda Rochon, funeral home administrator Bev Bridgen. Front row: Mary and Marc Beneteau.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

A retrospective of the work of George Alles is now on exhibit at the Gibson Gallery. Submitted photo

Five councillors for 2022-26 set goals for the next council term

By Ron Giofu

The five incoming councillors elected to town coun cil state they are ready for the challenges ahead.

The councillor-elects feature two returning incum bents, one that returns from four years off of council and two brand new elected officials.

One of the new councillors is Molly Allaire, who was pleased to get the news of her election while viewing results at the Libro Centre on election night.

“It’s amazing and exciting,” said Allaire.

Allaire credited her election to her working hard on the campaign trail.

“I was knocking on everyone’s doors and tried real ly hard,” said Allaire, who also said “just being able to listen” was another reason for her success at the polls.

Allaire thanked her family and said “I’m ready” for the term ahead.

“Now I get to make a difference,” said Allaire, not ing she gets to work at the council table to try and help residents.

One of her first priorities was to thank the people who voted for her.

“I’m really excited to tell my residents tonight,” she said on election night. “Thank you to everyone who

Thank You!

For your trust and support and for electing me to be your voice of common sense on Amherstburg Town Council.

voted me in.”

Linden Crain finished with the highest vote total of all of the 16 candidates with 3,795 votes. Crain said he was “extremely humbled” to be elected to town coun cil. He learned of his election at a party at the Salty Dog restaurant.

“I was not expecting it,” said Crain. “There’s lots of work ahead but I’m excited to serve the community. I was just happy to have a seat and be able to work for the residents of Amherstburg over the next four years.”

Crain added he was looking forward to getting started as a councillor when the new term begins later in November. He said he wants to have a “strategic planning session” with members of council to start identifying priorities.

Stating he took notes during the campaign of resi dents’ concerns and wants, Crain added he plans to consult that and help develop some goals. His new website will be launched after Nov. 15, once he is of ficially a councillor, said Crain.

Diane Pouget returns to council after having last served in 2018. She has 14 years of previous experi ence and learned of her election while being at home with family.

“Initially, I was happy I got in but at the same time, I felt a deep sense of sadness to the candidates who didn’t get in,” said Pouget. “There were some good candidates who could have brought so much to coun cil.”

Pouget said she knows how hard it can be to lose, noting her loss by four votes when she ran for deputy mayor in 2018.

A priority for Pouget is to have accounts payable re turned to council agendas.

“The public has a right to know where their money is being spent,” she said. “I feel it is council’s obliga tion to view it and question it.”

A second priority for Pouget is to direct all depart ment heads to come in with a zero per cent budget and provide town council with a report on all areas they cut and the amount associated with the cuts.

Pouget said she is “looking forward to trying and regaining the trust of our constituents” over the next four years.

“I want to work with all of them,” she said of the new council. “I advised them of that when they were running.”

Don McArthur was in his car when he got the word of the results.

Pouget,

Councillor-elect Linden Crain Councillor Don McArthur

Councillor-elect Molly Allaire Councillor Peter Courtney

Councillor-elect Diane Pouget

Familiar faces return to GECDSB, WECDSB boardrooms from Amherstburg and LaSalle

By Ron Giofu

When the new terms begin at the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) and Wind sor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB), familiar faces will return from this area.

Public board voters returned Ron LeClair to the GECDSB table, as LeClair defeated challenger Geri Salinitri in the Oct. 24 municipal election. LeClair received 5,265 total votes with 2,702 coming in Am herstburg and 2,563 in LaSalle. Salinitri earned 2,846 votes with 1,571 coming from LaSalle and 1,278 from Amherstburg.

“Obviously, I’m quite grateful to the voters for them electing me to a third term,” said LeClair. “I appreciate their support. I am going to continue working diligently on what Amherstburg and La Salle need in their communities and their schools.”

In Amherstburg, LeClair said he wants to work with those fundraising for new athletic facilities for North Star High School. He said he also is going to monitor growth in the area and how it will poten tially impact both the new high school and elemen tary schools in the area.

“We’re anticipating having an open house at North Star in November,” said LeClair. “I’m excited

for the public to come out and see what opportuni ties students have to learn.”

LeClair said he is always nervous around elec tions but believed his experience as a local represen tative paid off. As a former chair and vice chair of the GECDSB, he added he is not currently planning a run at either of those positions but rather is con sidering a run at chairing the operations and finance committee. He feels he has the skillset for that posi tion.

The GECDSB’s organizational meeting is Nov. 15 where the new board will elect its chair for 2022-23 and its committee heads.

“I’m very constituency based,” he added. “Any one with an issue should feel confident in reaching out to me and I will respond.”

DiTomasso was acclaimed to another term on the WECDSB, and he will also be entering his third term.

“My goal is to get the kids back in school and stay in school so they’ll grow up and do a lot of good things for the country,” said DiTomasso.

DiTomasso said he didn’t want to highlight a list of accomplishments, stating a lot of good was done at schools in Amherstburg and across the system but that was something that was done by the entire board. He stated he is pleased to be returning as

the local Catholic board trustee so he can help the board move ahead and “make sure everything runs smoothly.”

Students receiving the best education possible is his major priority, DiTomasso indicated.

“I want to make sure the kids get the education they deserve,” said DiTomasso. “I got a good edu cation so I think all of the kids that come after me should get a great education too.”

The inaugural meeting of the new term for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board will be Nov. 22.

Five councillors for 2022-26 looking forward to new term of council

“I went for a run. I wanted to be on a run when the polls closed,” he said. “I went for my daily mile at 7:55 p.m.”

After returning from that, he started to pick up elec tion signs and was in the parking lot at the Columbus Community Hall in McGregor when he heard Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, who was a guest panelist on AM800 that evening, break the news.

“The first thing I did was phone my daughter,” said McArthur. “She’s been a big part of this too. I’m hap py I’ll be able to spend more time with her.”

McArthur said he is happy the voters re-elected him and learned a lot while campaigning.

“Residents really love this town. They want a coun cil that shares their optimism and hope for the future of the town,” said McArthur. “They recognize the town is on a roll and want a council that can keep it rolling.”

Priorities include restoring public access to the Duffy’s property, as he believes it will help promote economic activity in the downtown core. He also wants work on the skateboard park and BMX pump track to continue as “kids in Amherstburg deserve an amenity like this.”

Items like pickleball courts are also needed, he said, as players made their case.

“There’s not enough courts for them now,” he said. “We need to take care of that as well.”

Peter Courtney will also be back for a second term after being re-elected Oct. 24. He said he was at home with friends and family monitoring the results.

“I just wanted to be around people, win or lose,” said Courtney. He said the first time a person runs, they have to sell themselves but winning as an incum bent was affirmation of the work he put in.

Courtney reiterated his desire to see a community-

based strategic plan initiated for Amherstburg. He also emphasized a desire to get the town’s Official Plan updated, believing that zoning applications are currently being done on a piecemeal basis.

An updated Official Plan would give everyone the knowledge of knowing what goes where and finalized what areas are zoned for.

Regarding the community-based strategic plan, Courtney said it is important to line up strategies to replace amenities, look how they will be financed and everything that goes into that.

“I think we have a very diverse council group,” he added, believing there is a “seasoned veteran” in Mi chael Prue that will lead them as mayor. He also liked the fact young residents are now on council.

“I think when you get diversity, you get great re sults,” said Courtney.

THANK YOU

Thank you to the voters of Amherstburg for your support throughout my election campaign. I am honoured to serve as your Deputy Mayor for the next four years. Also, a big thank you to those that volunteered throughout the campaign, and to those that hosted election signs. Your support has been overwhelming. Finally, I would like to thank my family for their support, without them, none of this would have been possible.

Ron LeClair has been elected to a third term with the Greater Essex County District School Board as the trustee for Amherstburg and LaSalle.

Submitted photo

Amherstburg/LaSalle trustee Frank DiTomasso has been acclaimed to a third term with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board.

Submitted photo

Joyce Jean White

Predeceased by husbands John White and James Power and parents Rex and Edna Ives. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by son Shawn, grandson Dalton White (Miranda), great-grandson Myles and daughter-in-law Cathy Warren (Bill).

As per Joyce’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial services.

Cynthia Marie Incitti

45 years, unexpectedly on October 22, 2022. Beloved daughter of Jeannette (Simone) Incitti and the late Remo Incitti (2009). Dear sister of Edward and Erin Incitti. Stepdaughter of Marcel Renaud. Cindy will be lovingly remembered by many aunts, uncles, and cousins and will be missed by her “fur babies” Kenli and Kalin.

Cindy graduated in 2011 as an RN and had worked in Michigan.

Visitation will take place at the James H Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg (519-736-2134)

on Wednesday, October 26 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Family and friends are asked to meet at St. John the Baptist Church on Thursday, October 27, 2022 for Funeral Mass at 1 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Bob Champagne. Interment to follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

In kindness, memorial donations made to the Humane Society or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

You may leave your condolences or make a donation online at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca

Miracle League of Amherstburg celebrates end of fall season with Halloween party

By Ron Giofu

The Miracle League of Amherstburg’s fall season is officially over and the new president says he is pleased with how things went.

The final day of actual baseball action was Oct. 29, but players, coaches, volunteers and families turned out for a Halloween party last Saturday at the Libro Centre. Shawn Dufour pointed out they had 142 play ers on nine teams this season, with three teams each rotating through with games and activities enjoyed on the indoor turf field before they went over to the com munity room for food and medals.

“It went very well,” Dufour said of the fall season. “The weather cooperated for most weeks. Everybody played five games. Now we’re end ing it with a Halloween celebration.”

There were fears earlier this year about the future of the Miracle League of Amherstburg when the former board retired, but a new board stepped up and Dufour said it was gratifying to see the re sults. He said the base ball portion of the season “ran itself” and praised

the volunteers for stepping up to do the behind-thescenes work that was necessary to present the Miracle League.

“The volunteers were great, the town was great to work with,” he said. “It was very, very rewarding to see it happen.”

Dufour told players, parents and volunteers that those who already paid for the 2022 fall season are now “good until 2024,” as the Miracle League of Am herstburg welcomed players back by having registra tion not only cover this fall season, but the spring and fall seasons of 2023 as well.

There is still work to do between now and next spring, Dufour indicated. He noted there is work to repair and upgrade the video scoreboard and to re cruit and maintain supporters.

“We’ll just be looking for additional sponsors,” he stated.

People to help run the league and work with players during games are steadily recruited, he indicated.

“Volunteers are always a big need,” said Dufour.

For the board’s first season in place, Dufour empha sized how gratifying it was. Among what he liked was “the enjoyment on every Saturday, the smiles on ev eryone’s faces and the positive comments.”

“Thank you to the board of directors for coming forward and making it a success,” said Dufour. “The board of directors were great. Everyone pitched in and did their part.”

For more information on the Miracle League of Am herstburg, visit www.amherstburgmiracle.com.

Angela, Chuck and Megan Kelly got into the Halloween spirit at the Miracle League of Amherstburg Halloween party last Saturday. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

Above - Luke Wheeler admires his medal at the Miracle League of Amherstburg’s Halloween party.

Right - Eric Laapotti plays a game of cornhole under the watchful eye of board member Rob Iftiniuk

Abbi-Lynne Dufour displays her “Batgirl” outfit during the Miracle League of Amherstburg’s Halloween party last Saturday at the Libro Centre. The party wrapped up the Miracle League’s fall season.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Ghost Tours popular at Park House Museum

By Ron Giofu

Two nights of ghost tours at the Park House Museum proved to be popular with guests.

The ghost tours were presented ear lier this month and featured sold out groups on both nights. Curator Stepha nie Pouget-Papak said they used to have 12 people per tour but it was cut back this year to six people per group, with each of the six nightly sessions filled.

“It was sold out, which was great,” said Pouget-Papak.

Limiting each group to six people each turned out to be beneficial, she added.

“It flowed so much better,” she said of the tours. “It gave people the oppor tunity to ask questions and be more en gaged with the tour.”

Mother Nature also co-operated as those who were waiting outside didn’t have to stand in inclement weather.

“I don’t think we could have asked for better weather,” said Pouget-Papak.

Sessions last just about one hour each. Pouget-Papak started off with stories of eerie and haunted happen ings she has seen and experienced at the Park House Museum before pass ing the tour off to staff member Carl Sinnott, who shared similar stories of weird and spooky thumps in the night and strange images that appear in win

First Poppy pinned

The Royal Canadian Legion poppy campaign has been launched with Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157 in Amherstburg pinning their first poppy on Mayor Aldo DiCarlo last Thursday evening at town hall. Legion members will be around the community selling poppies and people are asked to donate what they can. From left: Legion Br. 157 President Laurie Cavanaugh, 2nd Vice President Jeff Turner, Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, 1st Vice President Don Nantais, and PRO & Service & Veterans Officer Allan Carroll.

dows. It concluded with storyteller Olwyn Coughlin telling a tale about a murder that occurred in Amherstburg in 1892.

Ghost tours started at the Park House Museum around 2017, Pouget-Papak estimated, and while interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, she said it has drawn in people from around the region in years they’ve had it. This year, the event drew people not only from Amherstburg but from Kings

ville, Essex and Windsor as well. There have been years where the ghost tours have drawn people in from Michigan, added Pouget-Papak.

The Park House Museum will also be featured in an episode of “Ghost Hunters of the Grand River,” a show that is broadcast on the APTN televi sion network. The season premiere of that series will occur Oct. 26 with the episode featuring the Park House to be televised in January.

REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE & CEREMONY

The Remembrance Day parade, service, and wreath ceremony, identifies and honours those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. On November 11th, we acknowledge the memory of those that served and sacrificed their lives to preserve our freedom, and those that continue to serve.

The parade will assemble at Branch 157 at 10:15 am and proceed to the Cenotaph in the King’s Navy Yard for a brief memorial service. Upon conclusion and dismissal of the parade, we welcome you to Branch 157 for refreshment and comradery.

Designated Government (Federal, Provincial, and Municipal), Legion, Canadian Armed Forces, Municipal Services and Community Service Clubs wreaths will be in place for the ceremony.

Personal wreaths (those of which are recognized on the Cenotaph plaque) will be called during the ceremony.

Private family wreaths placed in memory of loved ones may be placed after the service.

Commercial and Business wreaths will be placed in position prior to 10:00 am Friday, November 11, 2022.

DONATIONS2022 ANNUAL POPPY CAMPAIGN

On behalf of the Executive Officers of Branch 157, we wish to extend to you an invitation to support the annual Poppy Campaign.

The annual distribution of Poppies & Wreaths is the sole appeal by the Royal Canadian Legion 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 exservice personnel. All money collected through Branch 157, is used in the Amherstburg area, and provides greatly needed support to our district hospital, 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 and security that are often taken for granted. It is our belief that all Canadians appreciate this annual opportunity to contribute in a special way to the memory of this sacrifice.

A limited number of wreaths are available on a first come first serve basis. Please notify our Legion Branch 157 of your donation contribution NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 7th, by filling out this form and returning with payment, either in person, by return mail to the address below. Questions? Contact us 519-736-4485 or via e-mail rclbranch157@cogeco.net

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 make cheques payable to “Fort Malden Branch 157”. Indicate the direction of your generous gift on your cheque by identifying POPPY or OPERATING. Please Note: Fort Malden Branch 157 does not hold a charitable number and donations, while greatly appreciated, are not tax deductible.

On behalf of Branch 157, thank you in advance for your generosity,

Laurie Cavanaugh, President RCL Fort Malden Branch 157

Volunteers needed for Poppy Distribution. High School students welcome! Please call if interested. 519-736-4485

Members, Businesses, and Supporters of the Legion,

Storyteller Olwyn Coughlin tells a tale during ghost tours that were recently held at the Park House Museum in Amherstburg. Two nights of ghost tours were sold out at the Dalhousie St. museum.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

By Ron Giofu

The first-ever “Festival of Frights” was held Satur day and organizers are happy with how things turned out.

The “Festival of Frights” was organized by the River Bookshop, with additional partners including Evelyn’s Candy House, the Panetteria, White Wood Home, Downtown Espresso Cafe and the Richmond Popcorn Co. It was free to attend, though food items and goods from the various shops were still for sale.

The all-day event featured performances from the Amherstburg Public School band, a costume contest and parade, pumpkin decorating, crafts and conclud ed with an outdoor movie double-feature. The mov ies “Hocus Pocus” and “Ghostbusters” were shown in the parking lot and alleyway in back of the bookshop, which is located at 67 Richmond St.

“It’s honestly been a great turnout,” explained

Meghan Desjardins, lead bookseller at the River Book shop.

Desjardins said about 25-30 attended the costume contest and parade. The winner dressed up as Wednes day Addams from the 1960’a television program “The Addams Family.”

“She was really great at getting into character,” said Desjardins.

About 70 people, both youth and adult, attended the movie double-feature at night. Desjardins said they had good feedback prior to the movies being shown, so they had been expecting a good crowd to attend.

Based on the results from the first “Festival of Frights,” Desjardins said the River Bookshop plans on continuing the event on an annual basis.

“We think it’s been a success and we are expecting to continue the ‘Festival of Frights’ every year,” said Desjardins. “People want things to do for Halloween.”

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A crowd of youth and adult alike enjoyed a movie double-feature in back of the River Bookshop Saturday night. It was part of the store’s first-ever “Festival of Frights.” RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Wolves run up against big, strong Sandwich Sabres team

North Star hosts Massey this Thursday evening at the Libro Centre

By Ron Giofu

The North Star Wolves knew they were up against a big, strong and talented Sandwich team last week but the coaches were still hoping for improvement in certain areas.

The Wolves travelled to LaSalle last Thursday night for a game against the Sabres with the home team winning 48-0. Despite the final score, North Star did have a solid first quarter as they held the Sabres scoreless. Sandwich would score three times in the second quarter on a three-yard touchdown run, a 57-yard touchdown pass and a 16-yard touchdown pass, the latter being on the final play of the second quarter.

Sandwich blew the game open in the third quarter with a 45-yard touchdown run, a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 33-yard touchdown pass and added a 106-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Sandwich kicked the extra point on all touchdowns except one.

“We played nose-to-nose with them in the first quarter,” said North Star head coach John Rudak. “Then we started to shoot ourselves in the foot.”

There are some challenges on the offensive side of the football as players are still learning the plays, he stated, adding they have to get better tackling as well as taking better angles to the ball carrier on defense.

Rudak conceded that it was going to be tough to compete with a strong team like Sandwich for four quarters but was disappointed that his young team took a step back against Sandwich. He was happy with the effort the previous week against Riverside but there was “a complete let-down in the second half.”

“We took a big step forward last week,” said Rudak. “We were hoping they would try and feed off of that coming in here tonight.”

Quarterback Kaydin Cacilhas “played his heart out,” said Rudak, noting Ashton Fevreau and Kyle Jones also had good games. There are other players, he added, that have to learn to be more aggressive and realize football is a physical sport.

The 0-5 Wolves will look for their first victory of the season this Thursday evening when winless Massey comes to the Libro Centre. The Nov. 3 game starts at 5:30 p.m.

They conclude the regular season Nov. 10 with a 5:30 p.m. game against St. Anne, with that game also to be in Amherstburg.

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Above - North Star Wolves defenders take down the Sandwich ball carrier during first quarter action last Thursday night. The Wolves hung in early with a strong Sabres team but Sandwich got their offense going and defeated the young Wolves team 48-0.

Right - North Star Wolves quarterback Kaydin Cacilhas (1) escapes pressure and unloads a pass against Sandwich. Cacilhas was praised by his coaches despite a losing effort by North Star.

RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

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Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near. And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear, All my love around you soft and clear.

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Community Calendar

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

FISH FRY - The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will be hosting a fundraising “fish fry” at the Columbus Hall on Richmond St. in Amherstburg from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Fish or chicken with fries or baked potato will be available as well as a baked goods table. Takeout orders will be available. All are welcome. Come out and support a good cause.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

“Glitter & Gold” Christmas MarketPresented by Sweet Moments Cookie Co. at the AMA Sportsmen’s Club, 468 Lowes Side Road, Amherstburg. Runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entry, raffle table. Donations accepted for the AMA Kids Club, indoor and outdoor vendors.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

ESSEX, ONTARIO ANCESTORS NOV ZOOM

PRESENTATION - Session is entitled “Find Your Way Through Family Roadblocks.” Judy Nimer Muhn offers tools and techniques to get past research roadblocks. Free and open to everyone. Visit https://essex.ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & 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).

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

COATS FOR KIDS KICKOFF - Runs from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.at the Amherstburg Community Hub, 320 Richmond St. Infant to adult sizes available, as well as hats and mittens. Please come to the brown doors (look for signage outside). After Nov. 14, people can pick up coats from Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon. Brown doors, off Richmond St., look for signs.

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-and-under free. Raffle, bake sale and more. To be a vendor or sponsor, call 226-3409949 or e-mail windsor@safefamilies.ca.

ONGOING

STUFF A STOCKING FOR SENIORSPresented 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.).

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 519736-9140 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.

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, 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 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com.

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It’s hard to believe 10 years have passed. But we all go on so your memories last. Things have changed and we continue to grow. Your voice, your smile, your mannerisms show. Grandkids are getting so big and tall.

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Wolves improve to 8-1, clinch first place in WECSSAA Tier 2 sr. girls basketball standings

Two wins on the court for North Star last week

By Ron Giofu

The North Star Wolves senior girls basketball team won two more games last week and that puts them into first place in the WECSSAA Tier 2 standings.

The Wolves ended the week with a 50-23 victory over the Assumption Purple Raiders last Wednesday evening.

With the win, it clinched first place for the Wolves.

“We played really hard as a team with good defence,” said Mya Foreman. “I’m proud of all of the girls. We communicated well as a team.”

Foreman said they played strong and “it was a good team effort.” The Wolves work hard in practice and want to win a championship in the first year of North Star High School. She added there are new players on the team this year and they have brought new energy to the Wolves.

Lily Mulder returned from injury and believed she helped contribute to the vic tories last week. Mulder agreed it was a team effort and that the Wolves played well.

“This is so exciting,” she said, about clinching first place. “I really want to do well. This is the first year for North Star and the team is phenomenal.”

The Wolves started the week with a 55-40 win against Tecumseh Vista Academy in a game hosted at General Amherst High School. Continued delays at the new school are causing the Wolves to play at their former home.

“They are playing well,” said North Star coach Dom Silvaggio.

Silvaggio said if they can be consistent, they could accomplish a lot.

“They came to play this week,” he said. “Because of their inexperience, the con sistency isn’t always there.”

The Wolves tried to set up a game against a Tier 1 opponent but couldn’t find one, he noted. The girls are showing flashes of being a strong team and Silvaggio said they have shown improvement every game.

The North Star Wolves hosted the regular season finale Tuesday night, after this issue of the River Town Times went to press, against the Catholic Central Comets at General Amherst High School.

Wolves head for volleyball playoffs

North Star’s Lily Mulder (11) puts up a shot during the Wolves’ game against Assumption last Wednesday. North Star won 50-23. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

The North Star Wolves senior boys volleyball team concluded the 2022 WECSSAA Tier 1 regular season by winning four matches and losing six. The boys fought hard all season and await their first playoff game, which will be Nov. 3 at General Amherst High School. Photos seen here are from a recent match at Villanova, taken by Evon Jr. Brockett.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 19

TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN BY THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Amherstburg passed By-law No. 2022103 on the 25th day of October, 2022 to adopt Amendment No. 19 to Amherstburg’s Official Plan in accordance with Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, cP. 13.

THE PURPOSE of this housekeeping amendment, Official Plan Amendment No. 19, is to amend Official Plan policies to help implement changes made to the Planning Act by the passage of “Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022” and update public consultation policies.

These proposed housekeeping changes include adding new policies that:

1. Define the term “complete application”;

2. Allow for the creation and amendment of pre-consultation by-laws; and

3. Allow for administration the option of requiring additional public consultation between an applicant and potentially impacted property owners.

The Official Plan Amendment requires the approval of the County of Essex as the approval authority and it comes into effect upon the approval at the end of the public review and appeal period and approval by the Manager of Planning Services for the County of Essex.

Additional information relating to this matter including a copy of the Official Plan Amendment and any related background material is available for review at the Amherstburg Planning Office at the Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on the Town’s website.

Any person or public body is entitled to receive notice of the decision of the approval authority, being the County of Essex, if a written request to be notified of the decision is made to the approval authority.

And take notice that only individuals, corporations and public bodies will be entitled to receive notice of the decision of the approval authority, being the County of Essex, pertaining to the Official Plan Amendment, if a written request to be notified of the decision is made to the approval authority. If you wish to be notified of the decision, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the County of Essex, attention Mrs. Rebecca Belanger, Manager of Planning Services, 360 Fairview Avenue West, ON, N8M 1Y6, telephone (519) 776-6441.

Dated at the Town of Amherstburg this 26th day of October, 2022.

Christopher Aspila, Manager of 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

Admirals drop to 4-9 after three weekend losses

By Ron Giofu

The Amherstburg Admirals had a tough weekend as they lost three straight games being against the top three teams in the PJHL Stobbs Division.

The most recent game was against the Essex 73’s at the Libro Centre, which was a 4-0 loss. Josh Courtney played well in defeat, stopping 55 of 59 shots di rected at him in goal.

Adrian McBride stopped all 26 Amherstburg shots for Essex, who currently sit in first place.

“It’s definitely a tough one as back-to-back-to back games are not easy,” said assistant coach Cody Schneider. “You still have to come out and put forth an ef fort. Without an effort, you’re not going to win many games.”

Schneider added the fact it was their third game in as many nights didn’t help, with injuries also a factor as the Admirals are battling injuries and had to put players called up from AP into the lineup and have them in important roles.

“That’s very tough to do,” said Schneider.

Amherstburg fell 3-1 to third place Blenheim Saturday night, also at the Libro Centre. The Admirals had a 1-0 lead after 40 minutes thanks to a Logan Graziano second period goal but the Blades scored three times in the third period to take the two points.

“It was one of those games that could have went either way,” said Schneider. “We definitely deserved the two points (Saturday).”

There were some things Schneider believed they could have done better against the Blades.

“If you leave little things on the table, you are not going to win games,” he said.

The weekend started Friday night with a 6-2 loss in Lakeshore with the Ca nadiens currently in second place. Stefan Djordjevic scored in the first period for Amherstburg while Mitchell Demelo scored in the second period. Lakeshore outshot Amherstburg 51-22.

Schneider said there were about five to ten minutes that changed the outcome of the game.

“You’ve got to learn how to weather the storm for a bit,” he said.

The sixth-place Admirals, who are 4-9 with eight points on the year, don’t play again until this Sunday (Nov. 6) when the Wheatley Sharks come to Amherst burg for a 7 p.m. game. Schneider said the coaches will sit down and go over what needs to be worked on heading into the Wheatley game.

“It’s a lot of different things you can work on,” he said.

Amherstburg’s Jadyn Brown (24, left) battles for the puck along the boards with Austin Guevremont of the Essex 73’s Sunday night. Essex won 4-0. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu