River Town Times - August 9, 2023

Military Heritage Day returns to Fort Malden

National HIstoric

By Ron Giofu

A blast from the military past returned to Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada over the weekend.

While the site is long known for its association with the War of 1812 and related history, the site welcomed military re-enactors from various eras last Saturday for the return of its Military Heritage Day event. The morning and afternoon featured performances from the Windsor Regiment Band, artillery demonstrations, musket firing, fife and drum performances, a fashion show and a mini-militia for children in attendance at the event.

Day-to-day educational experiences such as the forge and the cookhouse were able to be enjoyed by those who came to the event.

There was a performance from a Windsor Symphony Orchestra quintet Saturday evening.

“This is our traditional event. We’ve got a military timeline,” explained Corrine Ross, visitor experience team leader at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. “We’ve got our regular activities as well.”

In addition to activities and demonstrations from the War of 1812 and Rebellions of 1837-38, the staff at Fort Malden were joined by local groups as the Provincial Marine and Park House Museum, as well as regional groups such as the Southern Ontario Military Muster, and the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum. There were also re-enactors from across the province and Michigan that came to the one-day event, with the Tittabawassee Fife and Drums coming in from Midland, Michigan and performing twice during the day.

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“They’ve come from all over Ontario,” said Ross, also pointing out the contributions of the American groups.

The Windsor Plein Air artists were on hand documenting the scene last Saturday through their paintings. Ross said the fashion show helped educate people on the uniforms and clothing worn during the various years represented at Military Heritage Day.

“We showed all different eras and time periods of uniforms,” stated Ross.

Fort Malden National Historic Site was, like everyone else, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but in years where COVID-19 wasn’t a factor over the last seven years, they held different events the first weekend of August such as Escape Room Festivals and rebellion-themed events.

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Fort Malden

Site of Canada presented Military Heritage Day last Saturday. A full day of activities was capped in the evening with a performance from a Windsor Symphony Orchestra quintet. Re-enactors from the 34th Regiment march en route to a flag raising ceremony (left photo) while a rate of fire demonstration was viewed by the crowd (right photo).

Amherstburg Freedom Museum hosts annual Emancipation Celebration

of 57. He is a member of the WindsorEssex Sports Hall of Fame, the University of Windsor Alumni Hall of Fame, the Afro-American Hall of Fame, the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame and the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

“Fred was the type of person that said he was not going to let anything hold him back,” said Cureton. “How much can one man do? He just had an amazing career.”

Cureton added he is researching the Amherstburg Freedom Museum and hopes to visit soon.

Dennis Thomas accepted the Legacy Hero Award on behalf of his family.

“We are all very thankful,” said Thomas. “It’s such an honour for him to be recognized.”

By Ron Giofu

Emancipation Day was commemorated Aug. 1 and that was a day to remember the abolishment of slavery in the British Colonies in 1834 by King William IV pursuant to the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833.

That event was celebrated further last Friday night, as the Amherstburg Freedom Museum presented its annual Emancipation Celebration dinner and dance.

This year’s event featured the late Fred Thomas receiving the Legacy Hero Award, with former NBA player Earl Cureton helping to make the presentation.

Approximately 140 people attended this year’s celebration, stated museum curator Mary-Katherine Whelan.

The music of Renée King-Jackson and Front Street Jazz provided the entertainment during the evening. The gala, held for the first time at the Hellenic Cultural Centre in Windsor, was themed “Puttin’ On the Glitz” this year.

Monty Logan, president of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s board of directors, said it was an opportunity to come together to celebrate the freedom of their ancestors and to recognize their efforts to have African-Canadians seen as “a whole person.”

“By celebrating it and remembering it, it keeps it in the forefront,” commented Logan. “If we don’t stay vigilant, these things could happen again.”

Society is showing signs of people not being respectful of one another because of their difference, he added, with the message being all people should all be able to be successful.

“There is enough space in the world for all of us,” he said. “When we stop treating each other as

individuals, we end up with division, people not respecting each other and hate speech.”

Logan added Thomas was “a great asset to our community” and praised the music of King-Jackson and Front Street Jazz.

Museum board member Brenda McCurdy acted as master of ceremonies and said this is the museum’s 48th year. She believes an event like the Emancipation Celebration keeps alive the vision of Mac Simpson, who founded the museum with his wife Betty. She said the Amherstburg Freedom Museum attempts to educate and inspire, something Logan agreed with.

Logan also pointed out the museum’s annual Walter Perry Emancipation Golf Classic, which is this Saturday at Dominion Golf Club in LaSalle. Shotgun start is at 7 a.m. He also pointed out their Freedom Achievers series will continue in the fall with CTV meteorologist Gary Archibald. Christmas at the Museum is scheduled for Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Nazrey AME Church, located on the grounds of the museum.

Cureton said he was honoured to be invited to the gala, stating he has learned a lot about Thomas.

“He was an amazing athlete and amazing person for what he did,” said Cureton.

Thomas was originally from Windsor and was a three-sport athlete, excelling at all three. Among his accomplishments on the basketball court, he led Assumption College to victory over the Harlem Globetrotters in 1945, and impressed the Globetrotters so much that they invited him to join.

On the baseball diamond, Thomas was part of the Cleveland farm system and was the first Black player to compete in the professional Eastern

League. On the football field, he played in the CFL for the Toronto Argonauts.

Cureton, who is currently a community ambassador with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, said he accomplished a lot in his own career, but said he couldn’t touch the impact of Thomas. Cureton is a two-time NBA champion (1983 with Philadelphia and 1994 with Houston) but had praise and respect for Thomas.

Thomas also was in the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he earned his wings as a sergeant, and later became a school teacher. He passed away from cancer in 1981 at the age

Thomas said they were proud when they heard of students doing a project on their father and grandfather for Black History Month as it showed the lessons and hard work Fred taught are still being learned.

“You can overcome challenges and do what you want to do,” said Thomas. “That’s what he instilled in all of us. People will challenge you, but you put your head down and you go to work.”

Thomas added their father would be proud of the honour from the museum. It was pointed out during the gala that both the Town of Amherstburg and City of Windsor declared Aug. 1 as Emancipation Day.

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is located at 277 King St. For more information, call 519-736-5433 or visit www.amherstburgfreedom.org.

Two-time NBA champion and current Detroit Pistons community ambassador Earl Cureton (left) was a guest at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s Emancipaton Celebration. Cureton gave background on Legacy Hero Award winner Fred Thomas. Thomas’ son Dennis receives the award from museum board member Brenda McCurdy (above).

Renée King-Jackson and Front Street Jazz performed at the Emancipation Celebration last Friday night.

Preparations being made for steam & gas engine show

By Ron Giofu

A 1922 Massey Harris binder returned to a local field last week and that signals that the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show is almost here.

The binder, owned by Amherstburg resident Morris Kurzuk, was out in a field just off of North Side Road near River Canard last Wednesday afternoon with volunteers from the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum helping to not only run the antique piece of machinery, but stack the wheat it cut and tied. The wheat will be used in a threshing machine as part of the 37th annual show, which runs Aug. 11-13 at Co-An Park in McGregor.

Gary Struhar, president of the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum, said preparations are going well for this year’s show.

“Overall, it’s good,” he said of preparations.

Struhar expects “well over” 100 pieces of antique farm equipment to be on exhibit during the threeday show, with club members bringing in many of their cherished pieces of agricultural history. The International Harvesters Club Chapter 20 is expected to be represented as well, Struhar added, with an Ontario Antique Truck Show also scheduled to be part of the show.

Antique tractor pulls and the Southern Ontario Military Muster display will be on hand during the weekend with displays and there will be a number of children’s events throughout the weekend.

The antique tractor parade will be held Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. It will start at the McGregor Community Centre beside St. Clement’s Church, head south down Walker Road (County Road 11) before turning onto Concession 11 and going east and finishing at Co-An Park. Struhar said there is no charge to enter the parade with an antique piece of farm equipment, stating it helps promote the show and the club.

“Vendors are coming in slowly,” he said, adding there are over 20 as of last week.

That is important as it passes the knowledge to future generations. The sawmill and threshing machine will run once per day at the show.

This year’s Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show is the first full show since 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the club to present “mini-shows” the last couple of years with last year being described as “a low-key, mid-sized show.”

“This year, we’re going full tilt again,” said Struhar. Struhar said they are still searching for volunteers, but noted they are starting to pick up younger people to help out. The club is losing its older members and Struhar said he is one of those trying to remember the knowledge and expertise on how to operate and maintain the machinery.

Kurzuk said he purchased the antique binder from a fellow member Dave Bailey and Kurzuk donated it to the club. Club member Francis Roehlens added his research shows that the binder would have cost $125 new.

“That was a lot of money back in the day,” he said. For more information, please visit www.essexsteamandgasengine.com or https://www.facebook.

com/EssexCountySteamandGasMuseum. People can also contact Struhar at ecsagem@gmail.com, or rsesbulletin@aol.com or call 519-817-5712.

Admission to the show is $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12, free for children under six-years-old and a three-day pass is $12.

Show hours are 12-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

A 1922 Massey Harris binder removed wheat from a North Side Road field last Wednesday afternoon. Gilbert Beaulieu operates the binder as it is pulled by an antique tractor being driven by Roger Langis (left). Volunteers from the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum stack the bundles of wheat onto a wagon (right). Two wagons will take the wheat to Co-An Park for this weekend’s show, which runs from Friday through Sunday.

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Gilbert Beaulieu watches a bundle of wheat that came out of a 1922 Massey Harris binder last Wednesday afternoon.

Area singing group entertains at local ice cream parlour

Those who stopped by the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour last Sunday afternoon received a bonus thanks to a concert by the Essex Vocal Express. The group, formerly known as the Sun Parlour Chorus, sang barbershop-style songs for nearly one hour as part of their Summer Performance Series on the patio of the Dalhousie St. landmark. After finishing up their regular performance (left), they returned for an encore number to help Tina and Lorenzo Rufo celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary (right). The Essex Vocal Express has recruited new members from Amherstburg and are still looking for men and women interested in singing with the group. They rehearse at Essex United Church. The Summer Performance Series is making the rounds of ice cream parlours in Windsor-Essex County, with the next performance scheduled for Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dairy Freez in the North Ridge part of Kingsville. For more information on the group, visit www.essexvocalexpress.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Volume of music the only issue with recent Car Crazy show, says car owner

Hi Folks

I really enjoyed this years Car Crazy show. I have old cars and attended car shows all over Ontario, and our show is by far the best. I had my car parked at Toddy Jones Park, and in the afternoon I went to look at cars on Richmond St. and found the music

was so loud that it was impossible to talk with anyone about their vehicle.

These shows are usually a social event where car people like to talk about cars, but that music was so loud I had to leave the area.

My suggestion would be if they have music,

make it background type so people can talk without yelling. Other than that, it was a great day. Thank you,

—Larry Wendt Amherstburg

Local residents question cart policy as part of their day of shopping

Just wanted to tell a story of one day my husband and I had to do because we have no vehicle to do our shopping and couldn’t ride our bicycles to do it with either.

We had no one to help us out so we literally had to walk almost six miles around our town doing our grocery shopping and were so exhausted from that and sore.

We had gone to our one place and we had all our other purchases bought and put in our cloth bags.

So the only place we had to put our things in was a cart we had to push all

around our town doing it in.

The one place where we went is a small place but I had used their cart to put the purchases I had bought in it.

We had both come into the store together and couldn’t leave our other purchases outside for them to be taken away.

With the heat and walking around that day, it was the last place for us to go. We went back to the store only to find a sign up saying don’t shop with your own cart or bags.

So needless to say, we did use their cart when we did shop that

day so I thought maybe I should mention it.

I have chronic upper neck and upper back myfoascial pain syndrome and have fibromyalgia and was sore for many days after my husband and I did all that walking around our town to do our grocery shopping.

I couldn’t do anything for weeks after that. The governments don’t give us enough to live on and were over $8,000 below the poverty line for our income and haven’t had a vehicle between the two of us for over 20 years.

So needless to say it wasn’t the

nicest thing to see there today when I had someone take me there because walking in that heat and the air quality being bad wasn’t a good idea to do with my health issues I have and my husband has a heart condition as well. I thought maybe explaining it to the owner of that place will now know it wasn’t to upset you personally it was to keep our purchases safe when we did come to your store.

—Diane & Kari Alhonen Amherstburg

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Wheelchair purchased with proceeds from last year’s fundraiser

friends that were strangers at that time,” she said.

They offer thanks to their friend Kathy Talbot and everyone who took the time and effort to make last year’s fundraiser the success that it was.

Serina Carey sits in the new portable wheelchair purchased with proceeds from a November 2022 fundraiser. The new wheelchair can be condensed and kept in the back of her vehicle so she can take it to wherever she needs to go. Ramps, cup and phone holders and medication were also purchased with money generated through the fundraiser, which was held at the Columbian Club Hall in McGregor.

By Ron Giofu

Serina Carey has the wheelchair she wants and needs and can better enjoy her life.

The Amherstburg resident was the subject of a fundraiser last November in McGregor that raised in the area of $20,000 with additional funding coming as a result of social media star Zachery Derienowski, a.k.a. MD Motivator, who creates “Random Acts of Kindness” videos. The new portable wheelchair Carey was able to acquire allows her to operate it herself, rather than having to wait to be pushed.

Carey has Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, a degenerative condition that affects her joints, organs and tissues. Carey has been impacted by the syndrome for the last ten years and went undiagnosed for four. She said she was born with the Ehlers-Danlos 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.

There are times she can walk with a cane or walker, but when her health flares up, the wheelchair become necessary. She finally received it June 30.

“I’ve only used it a couple of times because I wasn’t well,” she explained. “I’ve only been able to enjoy it the last couple of weeks.”

One of the outings Carey used it for was a trip to the river from her home with a friend. It was something she wouldn’t have been able to do in the past unless someone was pushing her old wheelchair.

“It’s a whole new sense of independence,” said Carey. “It’s completely life-changing. Now I can go

whenever and wherever I want. It’s a whole new way of life.”

The fundraiser not only allowed her to purchase the new wheelchair, there were enough proceeds to purchase the ramps needed to load it into her vehicle, a cup holder and a phone holder on the wheelchair and medications that she has to pay for. When her health is well enough, Carey can load and unload the chair into the back of the vehicle herself.

“This type of chair isn’t funded by the government,” she added.

A full power chair would qualify for government funding, Carey explained, but she does not require that type of chair. The new wheelchair is “in between” the chair she had that required her to be pushed and a full power chair.

“This checks all of the boxes,” said Carey.

Thanks to the arrival of the new wheelchair, Carey can now start school at the University of Windsor in September, where she will be studying psychology and bio-medicine. Her long-term goal is to become a doctor. She said she has already attended the campus and believes she will be able to get around fine.

Carey said she was hoping to start university last January but things were delayed.

“I was not able to start until I had the chair,” she said.

Carey said she still gets recognized thanks to the MD Motivator video and, along with her mother Rhonda, continues to be thankful for those who put on last November’s fundraiser.

“We found a lot of close friends (at the fundraiser),

“Your generosity can change someone’s life,” she stated.

Ideally, the Careys would like to acquire a new vehicle that is a bit easier for Serina to get in and out of. She is able to access her vehicle now, but questions remain on how her medical condition will affect her in the future.

“Will I be able to do it in the future?” she asks.

Dancing in the streets

Play Amherstburg had to have much of its programming cancelled last Sunday due to inclement weather but the rain held off long enough for a Rivertown Dance Academy performance. Dancers from the RDA hit the streets Sunday morning for a performance.

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“Heroes for Histio” event being put on by family of young cancer survivor

By Ron Giofu

When young Harper Drouillard fell on her bottom in March 2022, it was an innocent enough fall.

Harper, then three-years-old, was playing with her grandmother when she fell but the fall was no different than what other kids have and did not even look anywhere near serious, not even to Harper, who kept playing.

Things changed that night, and it’s been quite the experience for Harper and her parents Alyssa and Marc ever since. However, things are now positive and the family is looking to give back through a fundraiser next month.

Harper and little sister Isla, who was not quite three-months-old when the journey began in March 2022, were playing with their grandmother and other family members in the basement of their home. Later that night, Alyssa said Harper woke in the middle of the night saying she couldn’t walk. She was stood up and her parents got her to walk, thinking maybe it was some sort of bad dream, but issues continued as Harper walked differently and would sleep more than normal.

The Drouillards took their daughter to the doctor with early indications thinking it might just be a bruised tailbone. Harper was given an X-ray and that’s when the severity of the injury was discovered and what actually caused it.

After leaving the doctor’s office ten minutes earlier, Alyssa said her phone rang. The X-ray showed Harper’s L4 vertebrae was completely destroyed. Alyssa said Harper was rushed to Children’s Hospital in London, where she handed hospital officials the X-ray report. Doctors in London said they had to do their own testing, with Harper stunning the doctors and nurses as she continued to play with them despite her injuries.

“Doctors could not figure out how her L4 vertebrae had pancaked to 25 per cent of its original size without any traumatic injury. The nurses, paediatrician and orthopaedic surgeons were floored that although she needed help to sit, stand or

change position, Harper was able to walk on her own,” said Alyssa. “They said with the extent of her break, they’d expect her to need to be heavily medicated for the pain and be confined to a hospital bed. After 14 hours in the ER, X-rays, a CT scan and blood work, we were told that her break seemed to be stable and that we could return home but expect frequent monitoring as she healed.”

Alyssa said they returned to their Amherstburg home 8 a.m. the next day thinking the worst was over. Unfortunately, there was more to come.

“We all laid down and at 10 a.m., my phone rang,” she recalled.

It was a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon from London, stating they were blown away after hearing a little girl was walking and playing hide and seek with a destroyed vertebrae. The doctor also stated there was a diagnosis that was hard to hear – Harper had a rare form of cancer that allowed the break to happen.

The family had to quickly pack up and head back to London, as the hospital wanted Harper back by 4 p.m. that day. Baby Isla was dropped off at Alyssa’s parents’ home and the rest of the family drove back up the 401 to London.

Alyssa doesn’t recall what she said on the phone but remembers sitting on the couch thinking Harper had just been registered for kindergarten and had only become a big sister a little over two months earlier.

The family was immediately admitted to Children’s hospital in London where Alyssa said they were connected with an oncologist and with the orthopaedic surgeon “that was our guardian angel.”

All tests and scans continued to point towards Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and, three weeks later, a biopsy on Harper’s vertebrate confirmed the diagnosis. Alyssa added although Harper’s vertebrate was continuing to fracture and compress, “somehow, she was beginning to move around better, her pain was lessening and she was as spunky as ever telling her doctors, ‘I’m going to dance soon!’”

With an official diagnosis, the Drouillard family was connected with an oncologist that specializes in LCH. Alyssa said it was fortunate they were able to find one in London, as the next closest specialist on the disease is in Texas.

Harper underwent more testing to determine what her treatment would look like, Alyssa continued, and on May 30, 2022, - less than six weeks after receiving her diagnosis – the family received news that shocked yet thrilled them.

“We received more incredible news than we ever could have imagined. The LCH lesion that had destroyed Harper’s vertebrae was miraculously gone,” said Alyssa.

The doctors are unsure of how it went away, Alyssa added, but it is believed to be connected to the biopsy and drilling into her spine may have triggered Harper’s immune system to fight it off.

“We were lucky,” she said. “We don’t know why. We don’t have answers.”

Alyssa said LCH does not define

Harper or who she is, but it will be something that stays with her for the rest of her life. Currently, there is no cure for LCH. She said the term “remission” is not used for LCH patients, rather the disease is described as being “active” or “nonactive.” Harper continues to be regularly monitored and her mom believes that will be the case at least until she’s an adult. In the meantime, the only real after-effect Harper will definitely have is a half-inch loss of height, something the Drouillard family is OK with as long as the cancer stays away.

“We are blessed to be able to say that since learning Harper’s cancer had disappeared and receiving confirmation through frequent testing and monitoring, Harper’s cancer is deemed to be nonactive,” said Alyssa. “We hold on tightly to the hope that all of the prayers, positive vibes and love sent her way since day one will continue to help her on her LCH journey.”

The medical treatments, trips to London and testing have led to a “super mission” for the family. As they want to use their good fortune to help others, the Drouillard family is hosting “Heroes for Histio” Sept. 16 at the Malden Park Pavilion in Windsor. There will be a 5K walk, a 2K walk for children, raffles, lunch and activities for the family. It runs that Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Information can be obtained by contacting Alyssa at 519-562-3482 or searching “Heroes for Histio” on Facebook.

Alyssa added they have received a lot of support for the fundraiser from businesses in Amherstburg.

All proceeds will go to the Fight Like Mason Foundation to support other children and families battling cancer as well as the Histiocytosis Association for research. She said LCH only affects 4-5 children per million and thus receives no government funding towards research on the disease.

“It’s been a crazy journey,” said Alyssa. “It’s been up and down but we’ve been lucky and beyond blessed with how things have turned out.”

Military Heritage Day held at Fort Malden for first time since 2016

and educate children.

Feltoe said he is no stranger to Military Heritage Day.

“We’ve been coming here for donkey’s years,” he said. “We’ve been doing re-enactments for 45 years.”

Rob Clark, a member of the Kentucky’s Volunteers that are actually based out of the Ridgetown area, said they were happy to return, praising the view as their campsite overlooked the Detroit River.

Joelle Clermont and Charity Hope from the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum believed it was “well worth” coming to. Clermont added the stories shared among re-enactors are often her favourite parts of such events.

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“The last time we did (Military Heritage Day) was in 2016,” said Ross. “We thought we’d bring back Military Heritage Day with the encampments. We opened it up to any re-enactors that wanted to participate. It’s not restricted to any time period.”

Richard Feltoe came in from the Toronto-area to show his military collection, though noted his son Mark lives in Amherstburg and volunteers regularly at Fort Malden National Historic Site. Part of his collection was “Mr. Punch” and “Judy,” puppets he used to entertain

The next events being presented by Fort Malden National Historic Site include a murder mystery this Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at a cost of $19.04 per person.

For further information, call 519-736-5416, e-mail fortmalden@pc.gc. ca or visit either of www.parkscanada. ca/malden or www. facebook.com/ FortMaldenNHS.

Harper Drouillard, who will be entering SK at Anderdon Public School in the fall, was diagnosed with LCH in 2022 but there is now no sign of the disease. Her family is sharing their good fortune by organizing a Sept. 16 fundraiser.

Joelle Clermont and Charity Hope from the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum were part of Military Heritage Day last Saturday.

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A WSO quintet performed at Fort Malden Saturday night.

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Richard Feltoe entertains Alek Bonifaz with his puppet “Mr. Punch.”

Local winery wins major award

By Ron Giofu

A local winery has won a major provincial award. A wine produced by Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery captured one of only nine 2023 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines. The nine wines were chosen out of 558 submitted, with Sprucewood Shores’ entry being a 2020 Merlot Hawk’s Flight Reserve.

The nine wines overall were recognized for their overall excellence, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario stated, noting the awards were presented in partnership with the Ontario Wine Awards and George Brown College.

Co-owner/winemaker Tanya Mitchell said they were very excited about capturing the award.

“It’s really good,” she said of the award. “It’s nice to be recognized for all of the work you put into it.”

Mitchell said she knew early on the 2020 vintage would be a good one.

“I saw it from the minute the grapes were growing and knew it was going to be good,” she said. “It was a dynamic wine for sure,” she said.

Gold medals aren’t easily handed out at the Ontario Wine Awards and this Lieutenant Governor’s Award is a step up. Mitchell pointed out the Merlot has also won a gold medal at the Wine Align National Awards.

Mitchell said 2020 was the best vintage she has had in 20 years of making wine. Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery has won multiple gold medals at different levels for other wines from that year, she indicated, and the Merlot was the highlight.

“The Merlot itself really stood out,” she said. “I was happy to go to downtown Toronto to receive this from the Lieutenant Governor.”

Lt. Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell presented the wards at a ceremony during the annual Rootstock Wine Symposium, a showcase for the best of the province’s VQA wines at George Brown College. The awards recognize overall excellence and Mitchell

Tanya Mitchell, winemaker

at Sprucewood Shores

Estate Winery, samples their 2020 Merlot Hawk’s Flight Reserve. It recently won a Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence.

pointed out wines are graded on a number of factors.

The Merlot Hawk’s Flight Reserve 2020 is still available for purchase online or at the winery.

“It’s a really good food wine, a really good steak wine. People who like red wine will really enjoy it.”

The current vintage is doing well so far, Mitchell predicted, as the grapes are growing fine after a rough start in May due to lack of rain.

Mitchell added people can sample their wines on Sprucewood Shores’ new patio overlooking a new pond fountain and Lake Erie and they are open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery is located at 7258 County Road 50 in Amherstburg and more information can be found at www.sprucewoodshores.com or by calling 519-738-9253.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines is incorporated into the annual Ontario Wine Awards as a “top-tier” award, with the highest-scoring wines in each year’s varietal categories competing against each other, Dowdeswell’s office stated. The 2023 award recipients have been selected from among the Ontario Wine Awards’ varietal winners. The Ontario Wine Awards selects the judging panel.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines is supported by the Grape Growers of Ontario, the Wine Council of Ontario, and the Winery and Grower Alliance of Ontario.

A new junior book club is now at River Bookshop. Submitted photo

Bookshop celebrating birthday

By RTT Staff

A local business is celebrating its birthday and offering a new program for youth as well.

Meghan Desjardins, lead bookseller at the River Bookshop, said their anniversary is approaching soon and they have special events planned to celebrate.

“We’re calling it our third annual birthday party,” said Desjardins.

The bookshop has launched a new website that Desjardins believes is on the leading edge for independent book stores. The official relaunch will take place that day as part of the anniversary celebrations.

“We think it’s pretty much the nicest of any Canadian independent bookshop,” said Desjardins. “We’re really proud of it so we can’t wait for people to start using it.”

The website will be part of the day’s celebration, she indicated. People can order books and related merchandise, she pointed out, as well as keep track of the bookshop’s upcoming events.

“It’s even easier for people to see all of the cool stuff we’re doing,” she said. “We’re having a website contest, giving out birthday cookies, and more. Because it’s our birthday, we’re planning to make it a party within the store. We’ll have surprises in the store.”

The River Bookshop is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 12.

Desjardins said there were three book clubs available at the store and they just started their very first Junior Book Club in late July, and Aug 26 will be their second one.

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Music off the Back Porch

musical events

“Project Fairfield” leads to a number of charges, recovery of stolen vehicles

A joint law enforcement operation has led to 23 accused facing 279 charges following an international auto theft investigation.

The Windsor Police Service hosted a media conference last Thursday where it was announced that on July 26, 14 search warrants were executed at locations in Windsor, Peel Region, York Region and Toronto. In total, 138 stolen vehicles have been recovered, worth more than $9 million, police say.

Project Fairfield was initiated by Windsor Police Service (WPS) in April 2022. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) West joined as investigative partners in September 2022.

According to police, “evidence demonstrated that a sophisticated crime group was responsible for vehicles being stolen in Windsor and the surrounding area. This group was operating across multiple jurisdictions and vehicles were being exported to other countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Republic of Columbia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

In addition, it is further alleged that the accused were also fraudulently modifying stolen vehicles’ identification numbers (VINs) to later sell them through private

sales, in a process known as “re-vinning.”

“Auto theft is impacting communities across Ontario, and Project Fairfield has demonstrated that a collaborative approach is required to bring sophisticated criminal groups to justice. While this investigation pre-dates the development of the OPP-led Organized Crime Towing and Auto Theft Team, it certainly speaks to the importance of its mandate.

Law enforcement agencies will continue to work with the CBSA and strategic partners, such as Équité Association, to combat auto theft and fraud in the automotive industry,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Marty Kearns.

Investigators stopped a stolen, “re-vinned” vehicle on Highway 401 near Kingston Dec. 8, police say. The traffic stop resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs, including 14,914 synthetic opioids tablets. Additional items that were seized as a result of the investigation include 138 stolen vehicles; 1,050 methamphetamine tablets; 4.9 pounds of cannabis; 1.1 pounds of cannabis concentrate; 320 grams of cocaine; and, $144,635 in Canadian currency and $26,698 United States currency.

In total, police say the illicit drugs seized as a result of Project Fairfield have an estimated street value of $506,000. A

wide range of stolen vehicles were recovered, including luxury vehicles, newer model pick-up trucks and SUVs.

In addition to the OPP and WPS, other partners included the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the London Police Service (LPS), the Peel Regional Police (PRP) and Équité Association.

Upon arrest, three of the accused were held in custody and the remaining accused were released. The accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on various dates in August and September.

The investigation is ongoing.

Members of the public should be cautious when purchasing a vehicle through a private sale. Buyers should ensure they retrieve as much information

as possible on both the vehicle and the seller and perform due diligence in advance of providing any funds to the seller. Buyers should be suspicious of a private seller who will not provide identification or who insists on receiving cash as payment. Members of the public are also encouraged to review these tips to help prevent vehicle theft.

“I commend the exceptional efforts and collaborative approach of all investigators and police partners who dismantled this sophisticated criminal network. This investigation is a perfect example of how law enforcement works together to fight organized crime and ensure the safety of residents in Windsor and other communities across the province,” added Windsor Police Chief Jason Bellaire.

Memories of Yesterday...

An exterior view of SKD Manufacturing Company on St. Arnaud Street. The business moved from Moy Avenue in Windsor to their new location in Amherstburg in 1947. A 10,000 square foot factory was built for the manufacturing of parts for the automotive and agricultural industries, in addition to lawn mowers and barrel pumps. The name SKD was derived from the surnames of the company’s owners: Smith, Kirkaldy, and Dennison. This successful enterprise provided many people with employment until operations ceased in 1997.

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

The August installment of Music off the Back Porch was held last Friday evening with Stranger (bottom left and below left) along with The Bluegrass Boys (top left) and below right) the performers. Proceeds benefit the Park House Museum. The next edition of Music off the Back Porch will be Sept. 1 and feature the return of Foxy Doe and The Devilles. The

are free to attend but donations are encouraged. The September event will start at 6 p.m., weather permitting, with people asked to bring their own lawn chairs.

PHOTOS BY DONNA TUCKWELL

Who This Event Is For:

7. If you forget more than you used to, or are having more ‘Senior Moments’

If any of the above apply to you, a loved one, or neighbor we look forward to seeing you and them at this Hearing and Brain Education Event

Presented by

Nashlea Brogan, Doctor of Audiology

Clinical Audiologist

Co-Author, Hearing Well Aging Well Speaker: CHHA, AuDExperts, Amptify Spokesperson, OAPAC

Hearing Loss Advocate

Digital Content Creator

Nationally Recognized Advocate for Hearing Health Education

We invite you to attend this exclusive ticketed event. As spaces are limited, we encourage you to secure your complimentary tickets by contacting us or visiting our website.

Summer Splash

The Amherstburg Fire Department held the first of three “Summer Splash” events at Bar Point Park last Tuesday. Future events will be at Golfview Park Aug. 15 and Briar Ridge Park Aug. 24, both from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Firefighter Marek Jurkiewicz helps Ella Rose Skov with the hose (top right) while Giuseppe DiCecco enjoys the spray (top right). Maeve DiCecco splashes in a puddle (middle left) while Piper DeSilva sits in a truck (below). Jackson McGuire braves a sprinkler (bottom left).

Kicks & Giggles

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Things that have seemingly been holding you back should be reevaluated this week, Aries. You are looking elsewhere for solutions, when all you need to do is make a few tweaks.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, spend time reflecting on things this week, as you may have some difficult decisions to make in the near future. A close confidante can serve as a sounding board.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, now is the time to identify your priorities as they pertain to the job. Do you want a career and a company that you stick with? Or, are you satisfied with being a contract worker?

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Prepare for some stressful times ahead, Cancer. It is nothing you cannot survive, but it could throw a wrench in your plans for the time being. Reward yourself with some extra pampering.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you may have planned on staying to yourself, in order to knock things off of your todo list. That simply will not pan out right now. Expect to be surrounded by people.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, others do not seem receptive to your way of doing things this week. You cannot please everyone, so figure out who you can work with and appeal to those people to get things done.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you may have to take off the rose-colored glasses for a little while. Although it’s good to have a cheery outlook, a no-nonsense approach will serve you well in the days ahead.

RIDE programs conducted locally

Members of the Windsor Police traffic unit conducted two separate enforcement campaigns Friday. A speed enforcement initiative resulted in a total of 69 enforcement actions, including one criminal charge for dangerous driving.

Later Friday evening, officers conducted RIDE programs at locations in Amherstburg and Windsor. The Amherstburg RIDE program was in the 200 block of Sandwich St. S. There were 340 vehicles inspected, three roadside tests administered and one three-day license suspension issued.

Amherstburg crashes

•The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment state a vehicle drove into ditch after avoiding an animal, police say. There were no serious injuries or charges in the July 27 crash. It occurred in the area of County Rd 20 at County Road 50. •A two-vehicle accident was reported July 27. Police say a car was hit while parked. The driver was identified, and police say the driver will be issued a Provincial Offense Notice (PON) for careless driving. There were no serious injuries, police add.

New store website to be officially unveiled

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“It’s mainly for kids ages 9-12,” Desjardins explained. “Any child is welcome if they want to read the book.”

The next Junior Book Club will be Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. with Toronto-based author Linh. S. Nguyen being in attendance. The Vietnamese-Canadian writer wrote a children’s fantasy book entitled “No Place Like Home” and youth will be able to ask her questions and discuss it with her.

“We’ll be able to talk about it and kids will be able to ask her about her writing process or anything they are interested

in,” said Desjardins.

The Junior Book Club will be a monthly event though there is no exact day of the week established yet. With the first one being on a Thursday and the next one on a Saturday, the bookshop is trying to find out what day works best for area youth. Desjardins said the club will be overseen by bookseller Darrie-Ann Richard. People can register for the Junior Book Club by stopping in-store or e-mailing info@riverbookshop.com.

The website is at www.riverbookshop. com and the store is at 67 Richmond St. More information can be found by calling 226-906-8311.

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to immunizations.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you could be having doubts about your role in your workplace. Maybe the work isn’t stimulating or the responsibilities too great. If change is happening, do it soon.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, something from your past will come back to the surface in the days to come. Maybe it is an error you made or it could be an opportunity that you thought was lost.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Think about adding more hobbies or recreational activities to your slate, Capricorn. All work and no play is not healthy for you right now. It’s time to find a greater balance in life.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, the latest developments on the job have not been encouraging. You are tempted to cut back on your efforts, but you are worried about the implications of that.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

People who followed you in the past may now confront you with a difference of opinion, Pisces. No need to worry as a healthy dialogue could help the relationship grow.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST 6 - Vera Farmiga, Actress (50)

AUGUST 7 - Kyler Murray, Athlete (26)

AUGUST 8 - Shawn Mendes, Singer (25)

AUGUST 9 - Anna Kendrick, Actress (38)

AUGUST 10 - Rickey Smiley, Comic (55)

AUGUST 11 - Chris Hemsworth, Actor (40)

AUGUST 12 - Cara Delevingne, Model (31)

Rivertown Dance Academy wraps up 2022-23 season

By Ron Giofu

It was a busy season in 2022-23 for the Rivertown Dance Academy (RDA) and that included some triumphs and some tragedy as well.

The RDA celebrated the end of its season and recognized its dancers for their efforts over the past dance season recently at their Sandwich St. S. studio.

“We started off the season with the passing of one of the directors, the beloved Jennifer Horvath,” said Catherine Cristofaro, another of the RDA’s directors. “With broken hearts and saddened souls, the RDA competitive coaches and dancers were determined to dedicate their season to ‘Miss Jen.’ They truly made her proud.”

Horvath’s parents Debbie and Bill

were on hand at the end-of-season gathering to thank the Rivertown Dance Academy for its support and to encourage the dancers to keep pursuing their dreams.

Cristofaro explained that the competitive dance team at the Rivertown Dance Academy is a group of dancers ranging in age from six to 43 and they compete in various styles

of dance such as ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, acro and pointe.

“The RDA dancers were determined to shine on stage this season and that they did,” she stated.

The directors, which also include Laura Dufour, believe the season “went off without a hitch,” Cristofaro added.

“(The directors) were touched by the dancers’ dedication, support for one another and the pure joy they shared with audiences at every competition,” said Cristofaro. “We can’t wait until next year.”

The evening also saw dancers participate in games and activities, including trying out dances that were drawn from a bowl to see if they could do them. There was also a special dance done by the mini-jazz team for the family of one of the dancers as a family member is battling cancer.

Watercraft Ride for Dad returns to Amherstburg this Sunday

By RTT Staff

Boaters are invited to attend the return of a local event that will raise money in the fight against prostate cancer.

The Watercraft Ride for Dad returns to Amherstburg this Sunday afternoon. It will get started at the River Canard Yacht Club – formerly known as K. Walter Ranta Memorial Marina – at 1500 Front Road North and head south down the Detroit River.

The Amherstburg Watercraft Ride for Dad is being presented by Hammerhead Marine & Sport Co. and the River Canard Yacht Club.

The ride will not be the only thing for people to do that day. Gates will open at 8 a.m. for sportsmen and sportsmen/trade vendors show. Flea market style vendors will be on site from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to be a vendor at the event can e-mail info@

amherstburgyachtclub.ca. People can also call or e-mail Hammerhead Marine & Sport Co. at 519-7139313 if they want to sponsor the event or be a vendor. Information is also available by calling Amherstburg Yacht Club or River Canard Yacht Club at 519-919-2646.

Food will be available all day.

Pre-registration for the Amherstburg Watercraft Ride for Dad will open at 10 a.m. The ride itself will start at 12:30 p.m., run the Amherstburg waterway, work its way to the former Esso docks before returning to the River Canard Yacht Club.

Organizers stay it will be a “parade-style ride” and welcome all boaters to participate.

There is a $40 entry fee to the Ride For Dad. Anything $100 and over in pledges gets that person free admission!

More information can be obtained by visiting www.ridefordad.ca or www.facebook.com/

WatercraftRideforDad.

The Motorcycle Ride for Dad was held May 28 and featured two stops in Amherstburg, including Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 and Wolfhead Distillery.

According to the Ride for Dad website: “Established in 2000, the Ride for Dad fight against prostate cancer is committed to help save men’s lives and improve the quality of life for men and their families living with the disease. Every year, thousands of participants, supporters, and friends raise funds for Ride For Dad initiatives held in communities from coast to coast to coast across Canada. Proceeds are received by its charity, the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation, to fund ground-breaking prostate cancer research and lifesaving awareness campaigns to benefit the area where the money is raised. To date Ride For Dad has raised over $39 million with all proceeds going to the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation.”

Several awards were presented and special dances performed at a recent year-end dance event at the Rivertown Dance Academy in Amherstburg.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

WATERCRAFT RIDE FOR DAD - The Amherstburg

Watercraft Ride for Dad is back. Being held at River Canard Yacht Club. Gates open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for the sportsmen vendors and flea market. Ride will start around 12:3 0 p.m., heading to the forer Esso docks and back. $40 entry fee. Any sponsors or vendors, please call Hammerhead Marine & Sport Co. 519-713-9313 or Amherstburg Yacht Club and River Canard Yacht Club 519-919-2646.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

AMHERSTBURG FOOD & FELLOWSHIP MISSION

GOLF TOURNAMENT - Held at Coachwood Golf & Country Club, 7525 Howard Ave., in McGregor. Registration at 7:45 a.m., shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., reception and awards at 2 p.m. $150 per golfer ($65 for dinner only). For more information or to be a sponsor, call 519-816-6722, e-mail aburgmission@yahoo.com or visit www.aburgmission.ca.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

ART BY THE RIVER - Presented by the Gibson Gallery. Held at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada, 100 Laird Ave., in Amherstburg. Runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, rain or shine. Admission $5, children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. No pets, working animals only allowed on site. Proceeds benefit the Gibson Gallery.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

SOUTHERN ONTARIO VINTAGE BICYCLE SHOW; Held at the home of Marc and Cori McGuire, 6871 Concession 6 North in Amherstburg. Buy, sell, trade, display. Runs 8 a.m.-3 p.m. For info, contact mark. mcguire64@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

3-D SHOOT & SWAP MEET - AMA Sportsmen Association, 468 Lowes Side Road, holding 3-D shoot and swap meet. Starts at 8 a.m. Tables available. 519564-4398.

ONGOING

ORAL HISTORY PROJECT - Presented by the Marsh Historical Collection, 80 Richmond St. First round of interviews being conducted this summer. Contact the Marsh Historical Collection for more info, 519-736-9191 or research@marshcollection.org. Help preserve the stories, histories and legacies of Amherstburg!

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HALL MEALS - Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., serving burgers and fries for purchase, Monday 12-2 p.m., bingo on Thursday at 7 p.m. (big jackpot this week), Fish Fry on Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. all throughout the summer. Thanks to all the sponsors of fish fries and great job Miracle League who raised over $900 including the dessert table.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL - Lighthouse Church, in conjunction with Feeding Windsor, invites the public to come every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner. 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.).

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELLING SERVICES

- The Youth Wellness Hub presenting mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre. Runs every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people between the ages of 12-25. The House is located within the Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St. For details, call 519-800-8640

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

GOLDEN AGE CLUB - The Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s friendship club, located at the Libro Recreation Centre is offering social activities five days a week. It costs $10 a year to join. There are over 160 members who have a lot of fun playing euchre, pepper, bingo, cribbage, and bridge and doing line dancing. We also have three special luncheons and a beautiful Christmas party each year. You pick which activities you want to participate in. Go to our website www. goldenagecentre.ca.

JUNIOR OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL - Looking for youth in Grades 4-12 who are interested in giving back to the community and developing leadership skills. Contact Caitlin at 519-995-5289 or secretary@bryerswood.com.

BINGOS - K of C Hall in River Canard at 7 p.m. Dine-in BBQ first Friday of the month, call in advance for tickets –519-734-8575.

ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs MondayFriday 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.

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, 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, 298 Victoria St. S., needs donations, including 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 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.” Donors help fund general operations fund of the camp. Donors with gifts of $5,000 and over become “Founders Club” members and have one square of camp property sponsored in their name. Multiple squares are available for sponsorship. Tax receipts provided. For info, visit www. bryerswood.com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@ bryerswood.com.

AMHERSTBURG COMMUNITY 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!

In Loving Memory of Jeremy (J.J) Bailey

30 Years - August 8, 1993

We are sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on it’s wings, Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million hugs To say how much we miss you, And to send you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

Love you and miss you dearly. Mom & Dad, Bill & Tracey, Randy & Amy and your five nieces.

Ronald Louis French

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald. He is now reunited with his cherished wife and soul mate of 65 loving years, Joan (December 13, 2022).

Beloved father to Anita

(Joel) Ouellette, Vincent (Lynn) French, Roger (Sue) French, Philip (Kathy) French, Julie (Pat) Delmore, Rhonda (Troy) Purdy, Lynette (Mike) Shaw. Proud patriarch to his 21 grandchildren, 26 greatgrandchildren and 3 predeceased grandchildren.

Dear brother of Bernard (Felice) French, and brotherin-law to the late Jerome (late Sharon Anne) Deslippe, late Paul Deslippe, late Judy (Roger) Heaton, Janet (late Ronald) Trimble, and Earl (Barb) Deslippe.

He was loved and respected by his many nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Dad will be remembered best for his evening Pepsi while watching his game shows, with his Lypsol, toothpicks and hankie always close by his side.

We are currently hiring 2 Permanent Positions

• 1 part-time, day-time availability in meat/produce department.

• 1 part-time, day-time availability in the grocery department.

Please send resumes to applications@sanfordandsonsupermarket.ca or stop by and attach your resume to our application.

HELP WANTED Sanford & Son Super Market

77 King St. E. - HARROW

WANTED TO BUY

GOLD SILVER -“LOCALLY OWNED” 55 Years of SATISFIED CUSTOMERS”

– Please Note I did not recently send a coloured brochure to your home!

SELLING YOUR GOLD or SILVER JEWELRY, ALL COINS,Watches,Military

Items, Old Paper Money?

Before you sell take the time to get a second opinion (My offer is often Much

Higher $$! ) - Wednesday August 16, 9:00 am -5:00 pm at K of C Hall, 190 Richmond St.Amherstburg

- FREE ESTIMATES NO

OBLIGATION. **Locally

Owned** 55 Years of “SATISFIED CUSTOMERS not Expensive Colored

Brochures” Call: Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 519-818-1805.

FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2023 AUCTION PROGRAM

CONTACT: SWITZER’S AUCTION

SUDOKU ANSWERS

Love you, miss you, hugs to mom.

Special thanks to all the amazing caregivers from Amy’s Helping Hands, the VON, Dr. Bergeron and Hospice.

Visitation will take place at the James H Sutton Funeral Home, 401 Sandwich St. S, Amherstburg on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 8 p.m. His funeral will be celebrated on August 10, 2023, leaving the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., travelling in procession to St. John the Baptist Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

In kindness, memorial donations made to Hospice of Windsor or to the Marten River Volunteer Fire Department, 2877 ON-11, Marten River, ON P0H 1T0 (in memory of Ron and Joan) would be appreciated.

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

SCRAMBLE ANSWER INJECT

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SUDOKU ANSWERS