River Town Times - June 5, 2024

Decoration Day observed by Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157

By Ron Giofu

Decoration Day was held Sunday by Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 with commemmorations taking place in three parts.

After a brief ceremony at the cenotaph within King’s Navy Yard Park, the official unveiling of street signs with names of veterans and poppies were unveiled. The formalities concluded with Rev.

Gene Lotz speaking about veterans from Amherstburg in his book “The Anguish of War.” Lotz’s has written several books and has remembered those who were killed in times of war, ranging from the Boer War to the war in Afghanistan.

Capt. Ernie Gazdig CD, president of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157, noted Decoration Day is a traditional recognition by the branch.

“Unlike Remembrance Day when we

reflect on those killed in the Great Wars, we now gather to pay our respects to those unnamed soldiers who succumbed to war-gotten injuries and illnesses, those of which are not listed on the cenotaph,” said Gazdig. “Further and importantly, we value the memory of our Legion members who have passed in the last year.”

During a moment of silence, those at the ceremony at the cenotaph remembered fallen comrades and those who have passed away over the past year. Among those listed were Patrick Bolger, Katherine Blanchard, Reginald Spencer, Patricia Waugh, Peter Nagy, Tom Mailloux, Eddie Delisle and Dalton Moore.

Shawn Wilkie, the Legion’s 1st vicepresident, said the street sign project has been in the works for several years. There

are 44 street signs with names of veterans on them and they are now adorned with poppies on them.

Wilkie noted manager of roads and fleet Eric Chamberlain originally came up with the idea about five years ago with Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb bringing the idea back to town council several months ago. He added those who gave their lives in times of war will forever be remembered.

Andrea Grimes, a civilian veterans advocate, introduced Rev. Lotz and said he delves deeply into the lives of veterans to find out what he could about them, from where they were born, who their parents were, where they went to school, their military service and where they settled down if they were fortunate to return home.

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Members of town council, administration and executive with Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 show the new poppy street signs that will be installed (above). Legion Br. 157 president Ernie Gazdig CD and James Jariett salute prior to a wreath laying at the cenotaph (right).

Rev. Gene Lotz (right) signs copies of his books “The Anguish of War” for Sgt.-at-Arms Tim Girard. Girard has uncles who are profiled in the books.

Former lagoons transformed into wetlands, trails near Golfview subdivision

By Ron Giofu

What was once a lagoon used to support sanitary sewage needs has now become a new wetland and trail system.

The former Edgewater sanitary lagoon system, located behind the Golfview subdivision, has been transformed into a natural area which subdivision residents and the entire community can enjoy. Access to the wetland is off of Golfview Dr. near the Linwood St. subdivision. A ribbon cutting for the new wetland occurred last Friday morning.

Todd Hewitt, manager of engineering with the Town of Amherstburg, said the process to convert the former lagoons into a wetland and trail system begin in 2019. When sewage from the Golfview subdivision and other areas of the former Anderdon Township that used the lagoons started being pumped to the main sewage plant in Amherstburg, options ranged from simply decommissioning the lagoons to converting them and the previous council chose the latter.

The town engaged Stantec Consulting to help with the project and worked the last several years with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on the necessary approvals.

Native plants, trees and shrubs were planted and islands were created to encourage different species to come to the area, Hewitt stated. The hope is that over the next several years, the plants and trees will continue to grow and continue to naturalize and beautify the area.

There are 2.5 lagoon cells that were converted and there is still a lagoon that is used for stormwater in an attempt to prevent basement flooding in the area.

“What was once something everyone needed is now something everyone can enjoy,” said Hewitt.

The lagoons were first put in during the early 1980s for sanitary sewage treatment and when sewage started being pumped to the main plant on Sandwich St. S., this was “a great opportunity” to try a project like this.

“You feel like you are out in the country for a walk,” he said.

In 20-25 years, plant and tree growth will make the area look different “but still beautiful,” he added.

When Among Crows

Veronica Roth

Because they were sewage lagoons, Hewitt said there is still sludge in the bottom of them so signage will go up advising against things like swimming, skating and fishing.

“It’s not considered safe and we wouldn’t encourage anyone to swim here,” he said.

Mayor Michael Prue stated the idea started the last term of council when he was a councillor and he recalled stating at the time his belief that it was a brilliant idea. He said the cost – which is estimated at about $1 million – was roughly the same if the town simply decommissioned the lagoons.

The conversion of lagoons to wetlands with a 1.5-km

trail around them was a project Prue hopes other municipalities take note of and emulate.

“This is returning land to its proper use,” said Prue. “It is just phenomenal. I think it’s money well spent. It would have been used to decommission the lagoons anyway.”

Prue thanked staff for having the vision to convert the lagoons into a wetland and trails. It was described as the only project of its kind in Essex County.

“I hope everyone enjoys this for years to come,” he said.

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Mayor Michael Prue (centre), joined by members of council and administration as well as people who worked on the project, cuts the ribbon to officially open the new trails and wetlands in back of the Golfview subdivision.

The entrance to the wetland and trail area is located off of Golfview Park, near the Golfview Dr. and Linwood St. intersection.

Local church plants trees as part of 80th anniversary celebrations

By Ron Giofu

A local church is hosting its 80th anniversary celebrations this year with tree plantings part of the events planned.

Encounter Church’s birthday celebrations are June 22-23 but a tree planting was held recently in recognition of the anniversary. A group of about six volunteers from the church were at Warren Mickle Park in Amherst Pointe and planted approximately 70 trees around the park, namely in an area abutting wetlands.

Mark Bergeron, a church board member and member of the 80th anniversary organizing committee, said they worked with the Town of Amherstburg and the trees were left over from the Earth Day event.

“We, as part of our 80th anniversary celebration, reached out to the Town of Amherstburg and that’s when we found out about Earth Day events going on,” he said.

Bergeron added he worked with town staff, including manager of parks and naturalized areas Annette Zahaluk and director of parks, facilities and recreation Heidi Baillargeon, to help arrange the tree planting.

“They were looking for someone to plant the rest of the trees. I checked with the church and we said we could come out as a community outreach,” said Bergeron.

Encounter Church also made an attempt to improve the environment, he added. Trees included maple, oaks, and tulip trees. Encounter Church is also

planning another tree planting in the fall, as about 80 oak trees are going to be planted in Pat Thrasher Park within the Kingsbridge subdivision.

Celebrating

196 years

Pastor Brandon Cousineau plants a tree in Warren Mickle Park (above) as does associate pastor Kevin Saunders (below).

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg held its 196th anniversary service last Sunday morning. Rev. Dr. Ross Lockhart (above) was the guest preacher for the service with Rev. Dr. Lockhart being the Dean of St. Andrew’s Hall, a Presbyterian Church in Canada College, located at the University of British Columbia. Following the service, young Brennan Hunt got a chance to ring the church bells with the help of John McDonald and Rev. Shirley Carleton (left).

RTT PHOTOS BY RON GIOFU

Busy weekend coming up in Amherstburg

By RTT Staff

A busy weekend is coming up for events in Amherstburg.

In addition to the continuation of the town’s Open Air Weekends from Friday afternoon through late Sunday afternoon, there are several events happening around the community.

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum hosts its 13th annual “Ribs & Ragtime” fundraiser Saturday evening from 4-8 p.m. The outdoor garden party fundraiser is on the grounds of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, located at 277 King St. “Ribs & Ragtime” will feature the musical stylings of duo Josh Johnson and Walter Senko. This year’s event is catered by MD’s Sports Bar & Smokehouse, featuring a meal of both Broaster Chicken and Ribs, with collard greens, and mac and cheese.

Tickets are limited and selling fast. Tickets are $60 each and may be purchased by cash or credit card at the museum’s reception desk or by phone, 519-7365433.They are also available for purchase online at www.amherstburgfreedom.org/ribsandragtime.

The museum states this year’s celebration is

sponsored by the James H. Sutton Funeral Home, and Detroit Memorial Park Association.

“A big thank you to our sponsors and supporters, for helping make this event possible,” museum curator Mary-Katherine Whelan stated in a press release.

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum will be celebrating Emancipation Day with a Dinner & Dance at the Hellenic Cultural Centre in Windsor Aug. 2 starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75. The Museum will host the annual Walter Perry Emancipation Golf Classic Aug. 10, featuring an 8 a.m. shotgun start at the Coachwood Golf & Country Club. For more information, please contact the museum at 519-736-5433.

The Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society will be hosting its annual Garden Tour Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. It will be held rain or shine.

The starting point is the Toddy Jones Park pavilion, located at 50 North St. in Amherstburg. People can pick up their Tour Access Pass. Addresses of the gardens will be included in the Tour Access Pass. The price is $15.

All proceeds from the 2024 Garden Tour go

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back into the community through AFMHS programs such as Deck the Town Planters and their community gardens.

The public must use their own transportation to get to the gardens. People can visit them in any order they wish with the option of visiting the gardens in one day or spreading it out over two days. Attendees will need their Tour Access Pass for entry.

There will be a front yard sign in each garden with a Garden Tour marshall there to greet people.

The McGregor Music Festival returns Sunday with the all-day event benefitting the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. Gates open at 10 a.m. and bands start at 11 a.m. It is held at Co-An Park.

Entertainers this year feature C2C with Charlene, Lookin’ Back, All Nighters, Bad Moustache, Jammin’ for Wellness, Kenny & the Cruisers, Exit 31 and concluding at 7 p.m. with Crow Bar Hotel. Each band is scheduled to play for approximately one hour.

The McGregor Music Festival will also feature a car show, pig auction, raffles, door prizes and more. It is also a rain or shine event. Admission to festival will be $5 per person. Co-An Park is located at 11071 Concession 11 in McGregor.

Investing in infrastructure will allow the town to grow, says local resident

We are not an island. We compete with Windsor and all of Essex County for economic development, promoting a friendly family environment with low taxes, low crime and good schools with plenty of recreational amenities. We have our beautiful waterfront and historical landmarks.

We are a bedroom community to Windsor. Investing in infrastructure will allow us to grow our residential base.

It’s the best way to grow, expand and diversify our local economy. It will create jobs in the service and other industries.

South Windsor is where jobs will be created. Windsor has the advantage of

combining new and existing infrastructure and transportation networks.

A new interchange at E.C. Row and the Banwell extension of Lauzon Parkway to the 401 as well as the bypass on Highway 3 to Leamington will create a commercial corridor. The Gordie Howe International Bridge will do the rest.

Investments are made where logistics and infrastructure are in place to support it.

Amherstburg has been left out. We can no longer live in the past. Changing direction is the only way forward. It isn’t too late to adopt a new vision. Other communities have made key

changes. Adjusting is not only progressive, it is key.

History tells us our past was different than our present. Once a trading post and then a major industrial and manufacturing hub – of which we are no longer – our way to the future is for us to determine.

Promoting public consultation, taking advantage of new funding from the federal and provincial government to meet future housing quotas gives us the opportunity to tap into government grants from the housing escalator fund in exchange for higher density.

These are areas where we have total

control and we can make a difference.

Political and community leaders need to take the lead. Of course, jobs are the best way to create residential and commercial expansion. It is also true that residential and commercial expansion will create jobs. Doing it in reverse is more difficult. It will achieve the same result.

We can no longer be what we were. LaSalle is a bedroom community to Windsor. We can be the same. Time for a new direction. Our diversity and resilience will cement the way.

Resident opposes the proposed closure of Murray St. between Ramsay St. and Dalhousie St.

It is hard to appreciate the logic behind closing Murray St. to vehicular traffic from Ramsay to Dalhousie and making it a pedestrian promenade. A sidewalk on each side of the street has always been available to those wishing to walk to their destination on Murray, or beyond.

If Murray is closed, not only are eight of our very valuable parking spots in the town core gone, but the Masonic Hall, with its many activities and events, has no street access. The Legion side exit will be

gone, making the dumpster pickups for the corner restaurant, and the Legion, a tricky endeavor.

The corner of Murray and Dalhousie has been called a hazardous “line of sight” corner. How many accidents have been located there over the years? Very few, if any.

This did not seem to be of concern to these same councillors when a zero variance for the proposed Dalhousie hotel was requested.

There it was to be a zero “line of sight” for a number of vehicles entering at Water St.

Did the four elected representatives of Amherstburg’s citizens vote to close Murray to please a select few at the expense of the livelihoods and convenience for many? If that is so, shame on you! Kudos and thanks, to Councillors Pouget, Courtney and Allaire for their efforts to represent us all.

Due to space restrictions, additional letters that were submitted this week were held and will be considered for a

The LaSalle Police Service states a 31-year-old female from Amherstburg is facing a stunt driving charge for allegedly travelling at 98 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone on Front Road last Thursday morning, just after midnight. According to LaSalle police, an officer was conducting traffic enforcement when they captured this vehicle in the radar beam. Police add the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle under the Criminal Code of Canada as well as suspended from driving under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. The accused was arrested and charged accordingly. Her vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days and an additional licence suspension of

30 days was issued. Police add she will have a future court date.

Accidents

The Windsor Police Service –Amherstburg Detachment investigated a pair of separate accidents along Alma St. Both were May 28, the first being a rear-end collision that is still under investigation.

The second accident was near the intersection of Alma St. and Sandwich St. S. One vehicle allegedly ran a red light and struck another vehicle, causing the second vehicle to spin into a third vehicle. One driver was issued a provincial offense notice for red light fail to stop. Police say there were no serious injuries in either crash.

Amherstburg driver charged in LaSalle

—Colleen Fox Amherstburg

—Frank Cerasa Amherstburg

Transportation Master Plan further described to town council

By Ron Giofu

While the issues of the possible Murray St. closure, the now-defeated “slow zone” and Simcoe St./ Meloche Road dominated much of the debate at the most recent Amherstburg town council meeting, there were other parts of the transportation master plan that received discussion.

The plan, approved in principle by town council, and the process to develop it was the topic of a presentation by John Grieve and Amar Lad from the consulting firm TYLin. Grieve noted eight different town policies were reviewed as part of the plan.

The study began at a “kick-off” meeting Oct. 27, 2022, involved two online surveys and two open houses since then.

Five main themes were identified during the process with those being safety and infrastructure improvements, speed limit and road management, transit and transportation, community engagement and infrastructure preferences and navigation.

Specific issues, in addition to the major items that were focused on that night, included improving County Road 5 condition for safety, improve transit services with regular trips to Windsor and within Amherstburg, connect bike lanes for cyclist and pedestrian safety, enhancing bike parking, consider one-way streets and angle parking in the downtown area, reducing speed limits, evaluating congestion and parking, more information meetings with residents, public education campaigns and addressing differing opinions on roundabouts and traffic control measures.

Three “big moves” were identified. The proposed “slow zone,” which did not receive support from town council was one as were curb “bump outs” in the downtown core and a reallocation of parking spaces to “enhance the downtown walking experience.”

“The actual procedure is still being finalized and is expected to come back through administration at a future date,” Grieve said of traffic calming measures.

An active transportation plan to ensure there are sidewalks for people to utilize and to prioritize sidewalks along “key destinations” such as near schools and transit stops.

Grieve said the consultants worked with the town’s planning department to understand where growth is expected. Future traffic operations by 2028 could include a traffic signal at Sandwich St. S. and Fort St. and removal of the crosswalk near the former General Amherst High School, optimized signal timing at Sandwich St. S. and Richmond St. and the road closure recommended on Murray St. between Dalhousie St. and Ramsay St. By 2033, traffic operations could include a traffic signal at Meloche Road and Simcoe St. instead of the all-way stop that is going in as a “temporary” measure as well as optimized timing at Sandwich St. S. and Alma St. and Sandwich St. S. and Simcoe St. By 2040, Sandwich St. S. and North St. could see an east leg extension and signal implementation, traffic signals at Meloche Road and Alma St., a dedicated westbound turn lane at Sandwich St. S. and Alma St. and traffic signals at Alma St. and Tofflemire St./Fryer St. as well as more optimized signal timing at two intersections with traffic lights.

Additional transit improvements could include more stops, such as at William St. and Sandwich St. North, a route to the Via Rail station in Windsor, and long-term goals being for a transit service operated by the town itself and a transit hub established near Bill Wigle Park.

The cost, should everything be implemented, would be over $13.6 million over the long term (ten-plus years) with short-term costs (one to five years) being over $5.7 million. Medium-term, over five to ten years, would be just shy of $7 million with $900,000 in longterm costs.

“We wanted to note there are costs that have already been considered and contemplated in the town’s long range capital forecast,” said Grieve. “Beyond that, there are many funding opportunities available particularly through the Green Municipal Fund that the town could look at accessing to pay for a large portion of these elements.”

Grieve said the focus on the downtown core in the study was because it had the most pedestrian and cycling activity with “relatively high” vehicular activity there also. He said the study area could expand in the future.

Councillor Diane Pouget wanted to know if police were consulted on the speed limit issue, with Lad stating they did not get any specific comments back on it. She believed public open houses were not well attended, though Lad disagreed and believed they were, adding many didn’t sign sign-in sheets at the meetings. Surveys were also “quite substantial,” Lad said.

Pouget said 13 and 17 people were reported at the sessions, with surveys including people from other municipalities. Lad stated there were more people that came in and looked at the information boards and provided comment sheets. He added surveys are anonymous but believed it is unlikely there were repeat respondents based on his review of the responses.

Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb said he was fascinated by such topics as increasing mobility having a better impact on health and the link between income and transportation. Grieve said where mobility options are increased, there is greater access to all residents and their potential to access jobs and services.

Gibb also noted a rise in Transit Windsor usage numbers, stating he was shocked by the increase. Lad said that data is the “gross number of boardings” on that route.

“The ridership is a great show of success,” added Grieve.

Councillor Peter Courtney said he liked traffic calming measures and said he would have liked to see measures further down Simcoe St. to Victoria St. because of schools in the area. Courtney said he was “very perplexed and shocked” as he wanted more information about other areas of Amherstburg.

“I was hoping for a little more of a broad-based kind of thing rather than the downtown core, which seems to be the flavour of choice,” he said.

Lad said the study was to be on the town with a focus on the downtown core. He said it is a “guiding framework” and meant to be broadly adopted throughout the town.

Courtney said he was hoping for more one-way streets in Amherstburg to allow for more parking. He said he was looking for other ideas that didn’t come to be, adding he had concerns over 26 parking spots recommended for deletion with no apparent plan to replace them.

Lad said the parking removals are paired with improved striping on other streets, with that balancing out the loss. Some areas that have parking spots removed have narrow sidewalks that need to be widened for accessibility reasons, including near Toddy Jones Park.

Regarding a note of “an abundance of downtown parking” within a ten-minute walk, Councillor Linden Crain wondered about that line in the report and wondered if that information was based off other data or other municipalities. Grieve said their review prompted that recommendation and discussion with staff.

“It was observational. We did not do a formal utilization study,” said Grieve.

National

AccessAbility Week

National AccessAbility Week ran from May 26-June 1 with flag raisings at both the County of Essex and Town of Amherstburg. In Amherstburg, members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee were joined by representatives from local schools in raising the flag in front of town hall last

Winners of “Student Pix” exhibit awarded at the Gibson Gallery

By RTT Staff

The Gibson Gallery’s “Student Pix” exhibit wrapped up over the weekend. A reception was held last Saturday afternoon where the prizes were awarded. Winners were:

PRIMARY B&W

(1) Lucy Vitale – Malden Central Public School - “White Sky Tree”

(2) Lucy Vitale – Malden Central Public School - “Clouds and Wires”

(3) William McPherson – Malden Central Public School - “Glass Doorknob... Opens Portals”

PRIMARY COLOUR

(1) Sophia Tinsky – Malden Central Public School - “Lady Bug on Shell”

(2) Sawyer Waters – Malden Central Public School - “Close Up on Flowers”

(3) Reese Kidd – Malden Central Public School - “Drops”

PRIMARY DIGITALLY ALTERED

(1) Lucy Vitale – Malden Central Public School - “Field of Love”

(2) Bareeha Ali – Forest Glade Public School “Fireball Avatar”

JUNIOR B&W

(1) Zoey Vitale – Malden Central Public School - “Electric Bridge”

(2) Safiyeh Ozbek – Glenwood Public School - “Keyscape”

(3) Noah Vitale – Malden Central Public School - “The Vulture of the Sky”

JUNIOR COLOUR

(1) Nicolas Felix Basant – Glenwood Public School - “Green Paradise”

(2) Aabis Ali – Forest Glade Public

School - “Cuba Vibe”

(3) Owen Kidd – Malden Central Public School - “Embers”

JR. DIGITALLY ALTERED

(1) Zoey Vitale – Malden Central Public School - “Back in Time Portal”

(2) Noah Vitale – Malden Central Public School - “Lucy in the Sky”

(3) Aabis Ali – Forest Glade Public School - “Rosemary”

INTERMEDIATE B&W

(1) Isabella Johansson – Sandwich West Public School - “A Break from Reality”

(2) Carter Veres – Essex Public School - “Otta Time”

(3) Cooper Thrasher – Malden Central Public School - “Tall Ship”

INTERMEDIATE COLOUR

(1) Olivia Pitre – Tecumseh Vista Academy - “Daylight Mist”

(2) Vicky Gao – Sandwich West Public School - “Flower Land”

(3) Mya Shuttleworth – Hetherington Public School - “Night Lights”

INTERMEDIATE DIGITALLY ALTERED

(1) Isabella Johansson – Sandwich West Public School - “Luminescence”

(2) Luca Quartarone – Sandwich Secondary School - “Samurai Stance”

(3) Vicky Gao – Sandwich West Public School

SENIOR B&W

(1) Delaney Mills – Sandwich Secondary School - “Dialing the Past”

(2) Avery Nosella – Sandwich Secondary School - “Modern Cuba”

(3) Olivia LaPorte – Sandwich

Secondary School - “Type in Time”

SENIOR COLOUR

(1) Nour Al-Hassan – Sandwich Secondary School - “Where Time Stands Still”

(2) Ana Vallejo Moreno – Sandwich Secondary School - “On Nature’s Pointe”

(3) Paige Dunlop – Belle River District High School - “Spring Fever”

SENIOR DIGITALLY ENHANCED

(1) Taylor Brisco – Sandwich Secondary School - “Edison or Tesla?”

(2) Hajra Bilal – Sandwich Secondary School - “Celestial Whispers”

(3) Ana Vallejo Moreno – Sandwich Secondary School - “Lost”

BEST IN SHOW

Delaney Mills – Sandwich Secondary School - “Dialing the Past”

WInners of the “Student Pix” exhibit claimed their prizes last Saturday afternoon at the Gibson Gallery.

Delaney Mills of Sandwich Secondary School in LaSalle won a pair of awards, including Best in Show, for her photograph “Dialing the Past.”

PHOTOS BY RON GIOFU

ACOC hands out 19th annual Business Excellence Awards

By Ron Giofu

A packed house at the Columbus Community Hall in McGregor helped pay tribute to award winners in Amherstburg’s business community last Thursday.

The 19th annual Business Excellence Awards were presented by the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC).

Lauren Baillargeon won the Youth Engagement/Leadership Award. She thanked the ACOC for the award and paid tribute to the other nominees. She stated it all started with her efforts in starting the charity Kids Curing Cancer (KCC), which began with her family when she was only nine-years-old.

The Community Service/Charitable Award was presented to the WindsorEssex Bike Community (WEBC). WEBC director James Braakman thanked everyone who has supported them and their effort to build mountain biking trails at the Libro Centre. He added the group was excited about the “positive investments” in the community.

Speck’s Restaurant won the Excellence in Customer Service Award, with owner Sarah Brush also paying tribute to the other nominees. Brush added her staff deserves much of the credit.

“This is quite an accomplishment but it’s not just about me, it’s about my staff. I have the most incredible staff,” she said.

The Most Attractive Improvement Award went to The Lofts at St. Anthony and its developers Jones Realty. Mackie Jones accepted the plaque.

The Tourism/Hospitality Award went to The Bondy House Bed & Breakfast. Co-owner Carolyn Davies expressed her

thanks to everyone including her staff and her husband Merv Richards.

The New Business of the Year Award was won by Flow Café and Bikes, represented by Eric Favot.

“We wouldn’t be here without you guys,” Favot said.

Tom Manherz from Wolfhead Distillery captured the Entrepreneur of the Year but was unable to attend the event. The Young Professional of the Year was Linden Crain from the Dominion Lending Centres Super Mortgage Team.

“I was definitely not expecting it,” he said. “Thank you. It’s an honour to also be a councillor in Amherstburg and surrounded by successful entrepreneurs.”

The Professional of the Year Award was won by Ashley Harmon of Hogarth Hermiston Severs LLP. Harmon said she has been practicing law for ten years, the last three of which have been in Amherstburg. She said she has felt welcome in Amherstburg and doesn’t plan to go anywhere else. Harmon added she plans on continuing to work with the business community.

Dr. Andrew Cormier won the Health Care Professional of the Year honour, giving his thanks to his colleagues at the

Amherstburg Family Health Team as well. He added it is “amazing” to work with people who care about the people of Amherstburg.

Canadian Tire captured the Employer of the Year award, with franchise owner Dwayne Mackey stating he and Anjelisa Skinner want to ensure everyone has a safe and pleasant environment in which to work.

“We’re extremely humbled by this award,” said Mackey.

Team Rehab captured the Small Business of the Year award with Elyse Waters stating she and Dr. Kyle Morand and the whole team were pleased with the award. She outlined the services they offer and said it was a big honour for them to win the award from the ACOC.

Jack’s Organics won the Large Business of the Year with owner Chip Stockwell and he thanked the ACOC, his staff and management team. He said the business is named in honour of his father, who passed away in 2013.

“It’s his birthday today and I figured he gave me a wink and a nod on this one,” he said.

Ure’s Country Kitchen won the Business Legacy Award with owner

Randy and Laurie Ure accepting. Randy noted they have been working at the business for 36 years, noting that gas was 47.9 cents per litre back then. He thanked the community for their consistent support of the gas bar, store, restaurant and now the mini-golf course. Staff have gone on to get married, buy cars and put themselves through school, he said.

The Believe in Amherstburg Award went to Richard and Colleen Peddie from Black Dog Entertainment. Colleen noted the other finalists also have made “great positive additions and changes to Amherstburg” and also recognized town administration.

“Something that really excites Richard and me are the young entrepreneurs doing their thing. They don’t need to leave town – they can do it right here,” she said, citing Mackie Jones at the Towne Shoppe and Bethany D’Alimonte at Musicland as examples.

Colleen also thanked the staff at their own businesses.

“We will continue to listen to the positive people in our town and we will continue to work to make Amherstburg even better,” she said.

ACOC president Dan Gemus paid tribute to the winners and nominees.

“It’s a night to celebrate everything Amherstburg,” he said.

Gemus also recognized general manager Anne Creery for her work in putting the evening together.

Mayor Michael Prue thanked the business community and said people are coming from around the region to visit Amherstburg.

“You are putting Amherstburg on the map,” he said.

Winners and nominees gathered after the Business Excellence Awards last Thursday in McGregor.

2024 Business Excellence Awards

Believe in Amherstburg

- RIchard & Colleen Peddie

(WEBC)

- Canadian Tire Amherstburg

Excellence in Customer Service Award - Speck’s Restaurant Health Care Professional of the Year - Dr. Andrew Cormier

Large Business of the Year - Jack’s Organics Most Attractive Improvement Award - The Lofts at St. Anthony (Jones Realty)

New Business of the Year - Flow Café & Bikes

Professional of the Year Award - Ashley Harmon (Hogarth Hermiston Severs LLP)

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Ribbon cuttings held at three Amherstburg businesses over the past week

By Ron Giofu

A trio of ribbon cuttings were held last week for new businesses that have opened up in Amherstburg.

Two of the ribbon cuttings were last Saturday morning, the first being at Naan Craft – Fusion of Curries. The Indian restaurant is located in the plaza at 421 Sandwich St. S.

Varun Kapoor, who owns the business with his family, outlined his background and journey to Canada. He started his hospitality journey in the United Kingdom, gaining his education there and working in fivestar hotels before returning to India. He became involved in a premier real estate company and seniors long-term care before continuing in the hospitality industry after coming to Canada.

Kapoor recalled turning down opportunities to come to WindsorEssex County three times before finally continuing in the industry in this region. He and his family bought a house in Amherstburg and they wanted to open their own restaurant and offer their menu of Indian food.

Now that Naan Craft has its first location in Amherstburg, Kapoor said they hope to expand to other municipalities.

“I see a different potential here,” said Kapoor.

Kapoor said he not only wants to bring his hospitality experience in the U.K., India and Canada just to a restaurant, but is interested in a food manufacturing hub in town as well.

“The plan is getting ready,” he said. “I propose to do everything in Amherstburg.”

For more information, call 519-7139006 or visit www.naancraft.ca.

The second ribbon cutting last Saturday was at The Good Stuff, a new health and wellness business that offers osteopathy treatments, psychotherapy, mental health counselling, workshops and group events and registered massage therapy.

Located at 65 Sandwich St. North but facing St. Arnaud St., the business is owned by Ollie and Jess Critchlow.

“It’s been a dream of ours for a few years,” said Ollie. “We’ve opened it sooner than expected.”

Friends and family helped create the space The Good Stuff is located in, Jess added.

“It looks like a lot of work and it was,” said Jess, “but it’s thanks to a lot of friends and family.”

Ollie added they wanted to create a space for self-care and wellness and they have spaces for people to relax. A shop inside the business allows people to buy soaps, crystals, shirts. Other

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goods are also available with Ollie adding a portion of the proceeds benefit the charity Street Help.

The location is ideal, he added, because it is not right downtown but is nearby in a somewhat quieter atmosphere.

For more information, visit www.thegood-stuff.ca or call 519-325-8327

The Dawg House Grooming Spa held its ribbon cutting last Wednesday afternoon. That business is located at 64 Murray St. offering full dog grooming services and dog treats.

Owners Savannah Vance and Erika Galbraith operate the business with Galbraith having worked with dogs for 11 years while Vance has over two years of experience.

The two were connected through Galbraith’s fiancé, and decided to open their own shop. They also plan to offer nail clinics and other services as time goes on.

Galbraith and Vance believe they have a great location and hope for big things.

To book an appointment, call Galbraith at 519-982-4184 or Vance at 519-736-7438.

Mayor Michael Prue cut the ribbon at all three events, wishing everyone the best and thanking them for having faith in the community.

“We are very excited the town is starting to boom,” he said. Prue indicated that more such events are on the way.

Ribbon cuttings were held on three occasions last week. The first was last Wednesday afternoon at The Dawg House Grooming Spa (above) with two more on Saturday morning - one at Naan CraftFusion of Curries restaurant (top right) and The Good Stuff Self Care and Wellness (below right).

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Family obligations are swimming through your mind, Aries. It is time to sit down and hammer out a resolution that will appeal to everyone and lighten your load.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

A special person in your life is getting closer and closer to you every day, Taurus. This may be the companion that you have been hoping for. Continue to take things slowly.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, sometimes you have a tendency to make things more difficult than they need to be. Stop obsessing over every little detail this week. Things have a way of working out.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, if someone accuses you of being too emotional this week, do not take it personally. This person may be projecting his or her experiences on you. Continue what you’re doing.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, could you be holding yourself to unreasonably high standards? If you’re getting frustrated by not meeting your goals, ease up on yourself for the time being.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, it is your mission to change the minds of some people at work this week, as it will bode well for you down the road. Just don’t make too many extravagant requests.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Recently people have been directing accolades in your direction, Libra. This is the boost you have needed to propel yourself to do more of the things that have been your goals.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, someone simply isn’t bringing his or her A-game to a work project, and it shows. It’s frustrating and you want to take over, but this is supposed to be a team effort.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Simple things used to bring you pleasure and now it seems a bit of a gray cloud has descended. Don’t start to fret you’re getting jaded, Sagittarius. This is just a little rough patch.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, as a finish line approaches, it can be tempting to get very excited. Hold off on that elation until everything is done. You never know what can crop up in between.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

It doesn’t need to be New Year’s to make a resolution, Aquarius. You can aspire to change an aspect of your life anytime you want. Perhaps this is the week to embrace change?

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Have you been putting all of your focus on only one part of your life, Pisces? Take a more balanced approach; otherwise, burnout may soon set in.

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JUNE 5 - Mark Wahlberg, Actor (53)

JUNE 6 Drew McIntyre, Pro Wrestler (39)

JUNE 7 - Michael Cera, Actor (36)

JUNE 8 - Bonnie Tyler, Singer (73)

Olde English High Tea Party held by St. John the Baptist CWL

By Ron Giofu

The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of St. John The Baptist Church raised money last weekend and did so with a nod to English society.

The CWL held its eighth annual Olde English High Tea Party last Saturday afternoon at the Columbus Community Hall with CWL president Anne Roy stating 120 tickets were sold. Hats and fascinators were the style of the day with sandwiches and treats served in addition to the tea, with live entertainment part of the afternoon as well.

“Come September, we’ll have our general meeting, and we’ll decide on which charities we give them to,” explained Roy.

Last year’s CWL Olde English High Tea Party generated enough money to make donations to six area charities, Roy pointed out.

“This is something a lot of organizations look forward to receiving donations from every year,” said Roy.

The Olde English High Tea Party is popular every year and always brings

local women out to enjoy.

“A lot of people enjoy coming out each year,” she stated. “We have great entertainment. It’s a great social event.” Plans start for the tea in January with a ten-person committee helping to put it together every year.

“Our committee is fantastic,” said Roy.

Roy added the organization is pleased with the level of support the Olde English High Tea Party receives annually. Businesses and individuals the CWL of St. John the Baptist Church were grateful to for their support of the tea include Larry Odette, Sandra Odette, Petras Family Dental, Country Bliss, Romano’s, River Bookshop, the Richmond Popcorn Co., Wolfhead Distillery, White Woods Home, Speck’s Restaurant, Luane Faucher, June and Gary McManemy, Joanne Higgins, Anne St. Louis, Lisa Mullins, Dianne Vigneux, Gabriella Marano, Owl’s Nest Emporium, The Panetteria and various CWL members.

“It’s a lot of fun,” she said. “It’s a wonderful afternoon.”

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The Catholic Women’s League at St. John the Baptist Church in Amherstburg held an “Olde English High Tea Party” last Saturday afternoon at the Columbus Community Hall. Roughly 120 people got dressed up to attend the fundraising event. Proceeds from the event will go to charity with the CWL deciding where the money goes at a meeting planned for the fall.

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Local ten-year-old to play in prestigious tournament

By Ron Giofu

An Amherstburg hockey player will compete in a prestigious hockey tournament next month.

Ten-year-old Jonathan Wammes has been selected by the Toronto Bulldogs hockey team to compete in Edmonton at the Brick Invitational tournament. Only 14 teams across North America compete in the July 1-7 hockey tournament and Wammes was chosen for one of two Ontario teams.

The tournament will take place in Edmonton.

“There were tryouts in the summer (of 2023) I had to go to,” said Jonathan.

Tryouts consisted of three hours of on ice training and dry land training as well. It took place last July.

When offered the position, it was discussed among the Wammes family before it was agreed that Jonathan would go.

“It’s a big commitment,” said his father David. Jonathan officially signed with the Bulldogs last November.

“This is quite a prestigious event for ten-year-olds,” said his mother Andrea.

Frequent trips to Toronto have occurred since. Wammes plays regularly for the Sun County Panthers AAA program, where he is a forward. He was also invited to other tryouts for different teams

during the year, but they knew other players from the Bulldogs program and that helped Jonathan make the decision.

“I just like the coaches and the organization and

how organized they are in practices,” said Jonathan. “I have a lot of friends on that team I played with before.”

Jonathan said he feels “pretty good” as the trip to Edmonton approaches. The games will be live streamed at video.hnlive.ca from the West Edmonton Mall.

“I feel excited and happy,” he said.

Jonathan said he likes playing forward, particularly centre.

“I get to go more places on the ice and help out a lot with other players,” he said.

Long-term goals for Jonathan include playing in the World Junior Hockey Tournament and eventually the NHL.

The Brick Invitational Tournament is comparable to what the Little League World Series is for baseball.

“This is a big tournament for ten-year-olds,” David emphasized. “It’s the best 200 kids in North America.”

Jonathan thanked his current coach Kyle O’Neal and development coaches Thomas Luxik and Danny Anger.

“A shout out to my parents,” he added.

Andrea added “it’s a cool opportunity to represent Amherstburg.”

For more information on the tournament, visit www.brickhockey.ca.

North Star High School football camp welcomes new, returning players

By Ron Giofu

The regular season may be four months away, but the North Star Wolves are getting ready nonetheless. Football camp started last week with three days of practice and continued this week with two more days at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park.

Coaches ran players through various drills with returning players getting in their work before helping incoming players who will be enrolling in Grade 9 in September from the local feeder schools. There was an average of about 27 returning players out last week while roughly 13-16 incoming players came out per day last week.

“It’s going good,” said North Star head coach Joel Charron last Wednesday afternoon. “I’m really pleased with the numbers we have had in the past few days.”

Charron said he was pleased with the talent level of the players that came out.

“We’ve got what is looking like some potential game-breakers,” he said.

Getting some additional football experience and getting some current elementary school students who are entering North Star in the fall to come out is “paramount,” he believed.

By bringing out students from North Star’s feeder

schools, it allows them to get a taste for what they can expect in the fall.

“Getting into the feeder schools was a focus,” said Charron. “Administration did a good job in getting the word out.”

Nine players from the 2023 are graduating, but Charron believes a lot of their core players will be back.

“It looks like we’ve got guys to fill the roles of the graduating players,” he said. “I like the talent level we’ve got out.”

High school football programs are only allowed five days of practice in the spring and Charron said they wanted to take advantage of that. He said the Wolves’ football program is like a family and they were pleased to get everyone together for the spring camp once again.

“We picked up right where we left off,” he said. “Everyone is buying into what we’re selling. We’ve got a lot of excited kids. I’m excited.”

Wolves Football Booster Club staying busy with upcoming events

By Ron Giofu

The North Star Wolves Football Booster Club is staying busy with upcoming events.

The booster club is hosting a pasta dinner June 22 at Shooter’s Roadhouse and a cornhole tournament at the Columbian Club Hall in McGregor June 28. Ken Greason, president of the booster club, said everyone is welcome to the pasta dinner and credited Shooters and owner Matt Kelly for their assistance.

“Shooters is helping us out quite a bit with this,” he said.

Tickets for the dinner, which organizers hope see a lot of program

alumni support, are $20. Greason said doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and food will start being served at 7 p.m.

The cornhole tournament is accepting registrations with prizes to be awarded. Bags fly at 6 p.m. and the cost for that is $50 per team of two. There will be a 50/50 draw and raffle that evening as well and all skill levels are welcome.

The North Star Football Booster Club founded late last year after their football season had originally been in jeopardy. The team regrouped from early adversity and went on to win their bowl game.

“It’s a group of parents that got together to make sure our kids can

play football,” added Lisa Greason, who is also part of the club’s executive.

Parents stepped up and helped found the booster club and plan on continuing to help keep the program moving forward. She added they recently received official status as a not-for-profit organization and will be able to issue tax receipts soon.

Previous fundraisers have included a fish fry at the Columbus Community Hall and popcorn sales.

“The community has been phenomenal,” said Lisa. “We were amazed at the community support we had. The community has really stepped up for our team.” Proceeds from their fundraisers go

back into the program, with plans being for such things as new jerseys, new equipment and to sponsor players that might not be able to afford to play football.

The Greasons helped with the football team all season but credited other parents for helping out as well.

“We’ve been having a blast getting to know the team and coaches,” said Lisa.

“When you have a good core group of kids and coaches, it’s easy,” added Ken.

For more information on the booster club and their upcoming events, contact Ken at 519-9962624, Lisa at 519-880-8881 or e-mail lisa.greason@hotmail.com.

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Jonathan Wammes of Amherstburg will compete for the Toronto Bulldogs hockey team in The Brick Invitational tournament in Edmonton next month.

North Star head coach Joel Charron (right) works with Ty Baillargeon during a drill at last week’s spring camp.

Celebrating 50 Years In Harrow!

The Road To Success

Larry Renaud’s Garage Ltd. is a family run business that began with modest beginnings 50 years ago. The founders of the company, Larry & Iris Renaud from Harrow, Ontario, with a knowledge for workmanship and attention to detail started the business in 1974 under the name Larry Renaud’s Garage LTD. They specialized in repairs to cars, trucks, SUVs and farm equipment.

In the early 80’s, Ford of Canada was looking for a dealer to take over the Harrow and surrounding area market. With a desire to grow their business, Larry & Iris applied for a Ford franchise. 41 years later, on June 21st, 1983, they signed a dealer agreement with Ford of Canada.

When their daughter, Tammy and 2 sons, Jeff & Rob joined the company, the company expanded into automotive & RV sales and services.

The Renaud family have always been firm believers that success comes from providing quality service and knowing that maintaining a good reputation is hard, but attaining a bad reputation is easy. As the business has grown, attention to detail remains to be the foundation of their success.

Today the company is joined by the third generation of family members among their dedicated staff. The traditions the company were founded upon continues today. Helping customers with their automotive and recreational needs has been at the forefront of the company for 50 years and with the addition of the R.V division in 1998, it has further helped customers enjoy their travelling and vacation experiences.

Larry Renaud Ford & RV sales serves the entire Essex County and Windsor Area, providing their customers with the best customer satisfaction in the industry. Renaud Ford & RV is proud of their accomplishments and looks forward to serving their past and future customers for years to come.

Baseball season over at North Star High School

By Ron Giofu

Baseball season is over at North Star High School. The boys team saw its season conclude last Thursday afternoon at the Libro Centre in the WECSSAA Tier 2 semi-final. The Brennan Cardinals came to town and beat the Wolves 9-3.

The semi-final game was originally to be played Wednesday afternoon, but was pushed back 24 hours due to rain that had passed through the area. North Star had to battle both injuries and suspensions heading into the semi-final game.

North Star had defeated Brennan 6-2 in the season opener April 29, a game that was also played out at the Libro Centre.

The Wolves did win one game last week, that being their quarterfinal match-up last Wednesday afternoon against the Kennedy Clippers. Once again on their home diamond, the Wolves knocked off the Clippers 9-5.

“I think we started off a tad bit slow but we worked our way into it,” said North Star’s Graham Evans after last Wednesday’s quarterfinal game. The Wolves’ pitching started off well against the Clippers and “the bats were rolling” as the game went along.

Evans struck out six in the winning effort against Kennedy.

Assistant coach Ethan Hill said they started slow against the Clippers and got down early.

“Once again, the guys were resilient and came back,” said Hill.

The girls slo-pitch team was also in playoff action last week with a tournament at Co-An Park in McGregor. The Wolves knocked off Lajeunesse in their first game last Tuesday morning as they came away with a 10-1 victory. After that, the Wolves lost two straight games, first losing a 9-3 decision to the Sandwich Sabres later last Tuesday morning. The final game for North Star was an 11-9 loss to the Kingsville Cavaliers last Tuesday afternoon.

Local shooting club opens doors as part of National Range Day

By Fred Groves

Safety, education and curiosity were all part of a Saturday event in Amherstburg.

As part of National Range Day, the Amherstburg Target Sports opened up its facility on Concession 9 and it was an opportunity to learn how to shoot and enjoy a growing sport in a controlled environment.

“They started this a couple of years ago. It’s to celebrate the hobby and sport we have,” said ATS member Rob Semancik.

The purpose of Saturday’s open house was to invite those who have never fired a firearm to the club. Safety was paramount on both the trap shoot line and the indoor/outdoor firing range.

“It’s to bring in the general public and show them what we do,” added Semancik.

Kevin Damphouse has not hunted in over 20 years, however he has been target shooting for decades and showed a great deal of patience when showing how to handle a hand gun.

Protective ear and eye wear were required, all provided by the club. Damphouse had three different pistols available to try including a nifty looking Smith and Wesson, one that looked like Clint Eastwood could handle.

But as indicated by both Semancik and Damphouse, the movies and reality are a lot different when it comes to guns.

They both said that movies and the media have painted guns in, at times, a bad perception and that there is a big difference between gun owners in big cities and rural communities.

“In the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s you had rifle ranges in the basement of high schools,” said Damphouse.

First-timers who wanted to try their hand at target shooting on Saturday were very well supervised and instructed by club members and as Semancik pointed out, “if it looks like someone is not capable of doing it, we don’t let them do it.”

Semancik says the popularity of the sport has grown quite a bit in the last 10 years and it requires a lot of skill to hit the target whether it be at a close range of 25 yards, 100 yards using a rifle or the toughest – hitting a moving clay trap with a shot gun.

Amherstburg Target Sports is on a 2,000 square-foot piece of property and is open all year-round. Currently they have nearly 350 members.

For more information, contact 519-736-2557.

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Rev. Lotz gave his kudos on the street sign project, stating those who perished are not forgotten.

“These boys walked the streets you named after them,” he said. “You brought them home. What a fitting way to remember them.”

Rev. Lotz said while names of veterans are seen on monuments, he wanted to find out about the people on the monuments.

“They have lives and families behind the names,” he said.

Dating back to the War of 1812, Rev. Lotz said local residents have been defending the country for decades.

“Amherstburg has been part of forging a nation for over 200 years,” he said.

Between the two World Wars and the Korean War, Rev. Lotz said three pairs of brothers from Amherstburg

lost their lives. He profiles all in “The Anguish of War,” the two-volume set being available for $40 at the Marsh Historical Collection.

Rev. Lotz also pointed out the story of Joseph Gore Shepley. He said medals earned by Shepley turned up at a yard sale and Rev. Lotz was contacted by the buyer. After the buyer sent the medals to Shepley, he tracked down more information about Shepley and presented them to Thistle Masonic Lodge No. 34.

“It brings me to tears to learn about the young men and women in my books,” he said.

Rev. Lotz noted smaller communities like Amherstburg are often impacted hard because of the people killed from a small community. He added their families went through a lot as well.

“Remembering them more than once a year is important,” said Rev. Lotz.

North Star’s Graham Evans delivers a pitch during a WECSSAA Tier 2 quarterfinal game against Kennedy last week at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg.

ATS member Rob Semancik prepares to shoot at a target during Saturday’s National Range Day.

Ten-year anniversary!

Kerry Holliday is celebrating a proud moment in her career. She has owned and operated Milestone Physiotherapy in downtown Amherstburg since 2014. Her business has become a well-respected rehabilitation centre providing essential services to people of all ages within Essex County.

“This month marks a decade for the opertion of Milestone Physiotherapy and I couldn’t be more proud”, reported Kerry. “We have established a very strong bond with the community and thousands of people have walked through these doors seeking rehabilitation assistance since our humble beginnings. I feel blessed to be able to celebrate our company’s history and achievements and I would like to offer a very personal and heartfelt “thank you” to all who have contributed to our success”.

Reflecting on her youth, it seemed very likely that Kerry was destined towards a career in the medical profession. Her mother was a physiotherapist and her father owned his own dental practice. Kerry stated “My parents were both very compassionate people and I feel that I was really fortunate to have had such a wonderful and active hands-on childhood.” Kerry was raised in the Greater

Toronto Area (GTA), in the town of Milton. From the early age of 8 she was training with a competitive gymnastics team and competing at the provincial level until she was 16 years of age. This was the benchmark for her interest in rehabilitation medicine which resulted in her attending the University of Toronto, graduating in 1991 with her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.

Based on small business statistics in Canada 2024, only a third of small businesses survive to celebrate ten years. “It is an honour to say that I have made it this far”, said Kerry. “Operating a business is hard work. When people say that their business involvement is 24-7, they are not joking. You wear many hats in the business world and countless hours are typically spent “behind the scenes”. I quickly became the building designer/contractor, human resource coordinator, accountant, administrative officer and maintenance person.” Currently I have two physiotherapy clinic locations with head office being situated in Harrow (Harrow Physiotherapy Centre). The Harrow location has recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary and despite the many challenges of being a small business owner, I am honoured that these two locations have weathered the test of time.”

“One of my greatest satisfactions” Kerry said, “is just knowing that when our patients attend Milestone Physiotherapy for the first time, they receive full professional attention, completely tailored to their individual needs.”

When asked what the future of Milestone Physiotherapy looks like? Kerry stated, “I feel that we are a very caring, appreciative and supportive team and our customer service values haven’t changed since 2014. We will continue to offer the friendliest of services, at the highest level of professionalism and skill to the Amherstburg community.”

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ACS, town co-present Active Aging Two-Day Expo

By Ron Giofu

The Active Aging Two-Day Expo returned last week with information and activities both days.

Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the Town of Amherstburg jointly promoted the expo last Friday and Saturday at the Libro Centre. Friday’s activities included over 40 local vendors and a free lunch for visitors who stopped by at least 15 of them, free tastings from local wineries and breweries, demonstrations and entertainment and health and wellness presentations.

It was more of a sports and fitnessrelated Saturday, with Pilates, Zumba, badminton, pickleball, body forging with Coach Kevin Philion, and “Golden Games on the Turf” available for people to try.

Trese MacNeil, the town’s manager of recreation services, said Friday it was going well. She tracked 80 people in the first 40 minutes that the expo was open. Of the 40-plus vendors, MacNeil said there was something for everyone from retirement homes to government officials to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex, Garage Gym and Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, among others.

time with service providers and get their questions answered.

“I think they can go at their own pace and get the information they’re seeking,” she said. “It’s such a great event.”

There are many people who are surprised at the amount of services that are available locally, she added.

The main goal of the expo is to keep seniors happy and living in their own homes as long as possible, DiBartolomeo added. She said ACS knows of many seniors who want to get out and meet new friends and socialize with one another.

The Active Aging Two-Day Expo was funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program.

“What is different this year is we have a little bar area with breweries and distillers providing samples,” said MacNeil, noting Amherstburg-based The Blond Coach Bar was on site.

Culinary students from North Star High School were also walking around the building serving hors d’oerves.

Presentations and demonstrations were on a variety of topics including fall prevention and the importance of physical activities for seniors. Keeping older adults active and engaged socially was important, added MacNeil.

“In addition, having this all going under one roof and being able to provide information and a list of services is important for older adults,” said MacNeil.

ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo agreed the expo went well, and said it “was nice partnered with the Town of Amherstburg for this event.”

DiBartolomeo said for seniors to come to one place and get the information and services they need was key, noting they can socialize, mix with vendors and learn new things all in one place. She said seniors could get one-on-one

Beryl Rogers-Perz chats with representatives from the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic last Friday at the Libro Centre. It was part of the Active Aging Two-Day Expo.

Taliyah Robson and Jamie Bailey of North Star High School’s culinary program serve appetizers at the Active Aging Expo (above) while Natasha Kitka from The Blonde Coach Bar serves up some samples from local wineries and distilleries. The event was held at the Libro Centre.

The name Kiwanis is derived from an indigenous word and is interpreted as meaning ‘we build’. This was the original motto of the Kiwanis Club which began in Detroit, Michigan in January 1915 with the purpose of ‘service to others’. Windsor was the fourth to get a charter in Canada, in 1919. Although Kiwanis is known for its kids camps, the social service of the club has extended to many other areas.

In 1922, the first Kiwanis Summer Camp was held in Belle River as part of a campaign to assist mothers, whose husbands were killed in WW1. The

The History of the Kiwanis

decision to host girls was made because there were other camp opportunities for boys. Forty girls who had never been to the beach or enjoyed the fresh air of camping were treated to a 2-week outing which included swimming, games, and regular meals. The underfed girls gained an average of 2.5 pounds over their stay. The Kiwanis Club also offered free medical and dental treatments for all underprivileged youth.

In 1939, the camp was moved across Essex County to Ambassador Beach in Colchester. Ten years later, the camp was moved to its current location on Lake Erie and renamed Sunshine Point. Local lore is that the main building at Sunshine Point

was once a pavilion near the Colchester Harbour and was dragged down a frozen Lake Erie by local farmers. Although there is no real evidence or record of this event, HEIRS would like to know if anyone knows more about this story.

It wasn’t until 1948 that boys began attending the camp. Prior to that, the Kiwanis Club supported boys by supplying musical instruments & training by bandmaster Phil Murphy.

One such camper was Dominic Gammiero, who came to Canada from Italy with his mother in the 1960s. Dominic didn’t speak English, and there was little money for food at home. The fun and food at Sunshine Point had such a positive impact on him that later on as a successful adult, Dominic donated $150,000 over a five-year span. He wanted to ensure that other kids would be given the same opportunity that he had, and hoped that his donation to the camp might change their lives too.

In the early years, funds for the kids camp were raised by Kiwanis members through levies. Over the years, this included horse shows at Jackson Park, ‘Kiwanis Builder’ newspaper sales, Apple Day, musical events & street fairs. In 1989,

Open Air opens up

Open Air Weekends are back for another year with people dining and shopping along Dalhousie St., Richmond St., and Murray St. Night Markets kicked off the weekend last Friday evening. Entertainment was also featured as part of the Open Air footprint. Open Air Weekends run every weekend from now until Sept. 1, with NIght Markets every Friday. For more information and a list of entertainment, please visit www.visitamherstburg.ca.

the Windsor Star launched a ‘Send a Kid to Camp’ fund.

There have been times when the camp was on the brink of closure due to lack of funding.

In 2007, realtor Dan Inverarity was approached to help with the possible closure & sale of the property. As a former Kiwanis camper, he knew what a treasure the camp was to the community. A pastpresident, Dan is now the fundraising chair and camp manager. Grants & sponsorships, along with dedicated donors & volunteers from both grassroots and corporations have kept the camp going.

Dan is now concerned that if the oldest camp in the region is to open for the 2024 season, a new septic system is needed. He stresses that local financial support from the community is very important.

For over a century, Kiwanis Club kids camps have been putting smiles on faces, building leadership skills and friendships, while improving their self-esteem. Dan hopes to write a book on the history of the camp, and the joy it has brought to so many kids, for more than 100 years.

Want to help support the camp? Contact Dan at 519-919-9339 or waterfrontguy@ icloud.com.

Story provided by HEIRS president Lorrie Stephenson

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HARROW EARLY IMMIGRANT RESEARCH SOCIETY (HEIRS)

PHOTOS AT TOP LEFT AND TOP AND BOTTOM RIGHT BY RON GIOFU, PHOTO AT BOTTOM LEFT BY WINDSOR AERIAL DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Community Calendar

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

RIBS & RAGTIME; Presented at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King St., from 4-8 p.m. Entertainment will be Josh Johnson & Walter Senko, food by MD’s Sports Bar & Smokehouse. Sponsored by James H. Sutton Funeral Home and Detroit Memorial Park Association. Tickets are $60 and available at the museum or at www. amherstburgfreedom.org/ribsandragtime.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8-SUNDAY, JUNE 9

GARDEN TOUR; Presented by the Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society. Ten local private gardens to be featured. Tour access passes, which contains addresses of gardens, can be purchased for $15 (cash only) at Toddy Jones Park. Tour runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, rain or shine. For more info, visit www.aburghortsociety.ca or www.facebook.com/aburghortsociety.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 12

ESSEX COUNTY FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB

MEETING; Meeting starts at 7 p.m., Julie Hall to be guest speaker. Julie is an exceedingly proficient horticulturalist and artist. She will be doing a nature trivia night. Get in teams or play solo! Designed for nature lovers from any level of expertise. Club meets every second Wednesday of the month, except for November, at Ojibway Nature Centre, 5200 Matchett Road, Windsor. All are welcome, free to public.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

FISH FRY; Held at Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., to benefit the Park House Museum. Runs 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fish and chicken options, eat-in or takeout.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

EGG TO BUTTERFLY; Seminar presented by Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society and LaSalle Horticultural Society. Runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Amherstburg Community Services, 320 Richmond St. $20 registration fee, $15 for horticultural society members. Includes three speakers, full Capri pasta lunch, refreshments, snacks, desserts, door prizes, silent auction. For details, e-mail horticulturalsociety@mdirect.net.

ONGOING

“BOATS IN THE BURG”; Marsh Historical Collection hosting “Boats in the Burg: A River Town History” event. Exhibit open now at 80 Richmond St. and runs through

July 12. Marsh Historical Collection is open TuesdayFriday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

STROLL & ROLL WALKING GROUP; Interested in meeting new people? Moving more? Weekly walking group to meet rain or shine. Free for everyone in the community, open to all abilities. Runs Tuesdays in Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg from 10-11 a.m., May 7-June 25. In Harrow Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Harrow Health Centre (1480 Erie St. S.) from May 9-June 27. Inclement weather alternatives are Libro Centre in Amherstburg and community room in clinic in Harrow. For info, call Amherstburg Family Health Team at 519-7367770 ext. 235 or Harrow 519-738-2000 ext. 522.

MISSION GOLF TOURNAMENT SEEKING

SPONSORS; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission golf tournament is June 29 at Coachwood Golf and Country Club. Hole sponsors still being sought. Interested businesses/individuals can call Laura at 519982-2684.

HOUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT NEEDS

VOLUNTEERS; The House Youth Centre hosting 22nd annual Community Cup golf tournament July 13 at Sutton Creek Golf Course in McGregor. Volunteer orientation is July 9. For more information, call 519-736-6811 or visit https://linktr.ee/thehouseyouthcentre.

AMHERSTBURG RESIDENTS FORUM; Group welcomes residents seeking solutions to town hall to join them the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the union hall on Pickering across from Walmart.

MIRACLE LEAGUE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS; The Miracle League of Amherstburg’s spring season underway. Volunteers are still needed. People can help out at one game or multiple games (up to four) every Saturday through June 15, weather permitting. Great for students needing volunteer hours or adults looking for ways to give back. For info or to sign up, visit www. amherstburgmiracle.com.

YARN DONATIONS WANTED; Resident looking for yarn donations as she knits beds for the WindsorEssex County Humane Society. Drop-off yarn at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 or call Pinky (Deborah Barnett) at 519-995-4057 for pick up.

ROTARY CLUB OF AMHERSTBURG MEETINGS; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the community room at ACS at 6 p.m. New members welcome. For info, e-mail rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com or call Susanne at 519-990-2775.

MEALS ON WHEELS; Offered by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Meals on Wheels assists those who are unable to shop for food and cook meals. Also available to those recovering from illness or surgery. Healthy, delicious and affordable meals provided to residents of Amherstburg, Harrow, McGregor and LaSalle residents. ACS caters to dietary needs, each meal comes with soup, bread, main course and dessert. Cost $7.50 per meal. Call 519-736-5471 for details.

GOLDEN AGE CLUB; The Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s friendship club, located at 179 Victoria St. S., offering social activities five days a week, $10 a year to join. There are over 160 members who have fun playing euchre, pepper, bingo, cribbage, and bridge and doing line dancing. We also have three special luncheons and a beautiful Christmas party. You pick which activities you want to participate in. Visit www.goldenagecentre.ca to see how to join, participate, and learn how we support our community.

ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETINGS; The Essex County Orchid Society invites you to join them monthly, third Sunday of the month till May at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave; 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served. New members and visitors are welcome. We are on Facebook!

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HALL EVENTS; Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St. Senior dance, 3 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month ($12 donation). Serving burgers and fries for purchase every Monday 12-2 p.m., Bingo on Thursday at 7 p.m., Fish Fry on Friday (includes chicken) from 4:30-6:30 p.m., eat-in or take out. Everyone welcome.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL; Lighthouse Church, in conjunction with Feeding Windsor, invites the public to come Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner. All welcome. Come meet others in the community and enjoy some good food. No registration required. 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 at 320 Richmond St. For details, call 519-800-8640.

MISSION HOURS; The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with lunch 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 519736-9140 or visit www.aburgmission.ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome. All donations welcome.

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.

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.

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 available. 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!

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR RENT

3-BEDROOM UPPER

DUPLEX FOR RENT IN AMHERSTBURG; Very clean, well maintained, approximately 1200 sq. ft. Upper-Duplex in quiet neighbourhood on Queen Street. Open-concept living-room and diningarea with cathedral-ceiling. Carpet and Ceramic-Tile throughout. Open-concept kitchen with Island, Fridge, Stove and Dishwasher included. Private ensuite laundry-room, Washer and Dryer included. 3 Bedrooms with lots of closet-space. 4-Piece Bathroom. Central ForcedAir Conditioning and HighEfficiency Gas Furnace. No Smoking. Private access to your own deck, within shared rear-yard. $1,875 Monthly, plus Utilities. Minimum 1-year Lease. Apply with: References, Income-Verification & Credit Checks. First and Last Months Rent Required. By Appointment Only, call 519-736-4473 between 9:00am to 5 pm and leave a detailed message.

APARTMENTS

FOR RENT

CASA BLANCA & BELLA

VISTA APTS. 365-369 Dalhouise. Centrally located in downtown Amherstburg with river views. Large, clean, quiet and secure. Stainless steel appliances, on-site laundry, patio or balcony and parking. Starting at $1395 including utilities. Call 519984-1745 to view.

“ARE YOU SAVED?”

That is the most important question you will face. Jesus Christ is the answer. Mt. Beulah Church, 246 King St., Amherstburg (519)736-4110

RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS

WITH OVER 30 YEARS of renovation and construction experience, I can ensure your project is completed professionally, correctly, and with pride. Locally owned & operated. www.renovisions.ca Steve 519-300-0961

LANDSCAPING

"Preferred Landscaping" Locally owned company offering lawn care services. Weekly, monthly, or one time cutting, trimming, and yard clean up. Please call Larry for a free quote. 519984-7412.

WANTED TO BUY

GOLD SILVER Jewelry + ALL COINS- Buying

57 years ExperienceFri May 31 Amherstburg Community Services Centre 320 Richmond St Amherstburg During the Senior Fair 9am-4pm Note the TIME- Annual Plant Sale also on Cash Paid for ALL Gold + Silver Jewelry + **OLD COINS; Canada, USA, World War Medals, Windup Watches, Mintsets,Old paper money Free Estimates No Obligation**Locally Owned** 57 Years of “SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Not Expensive Colored Brochuresdelivered in your mail”House calls also available for larger amounts Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 519818-1805

PEST CONTROL AND WILD

ANIMAL CONTROL DELINE’S SERVING AMHERSTBURG since 1988. Call 519-736-2448.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHARON LUCY WILSON

All persons having claims against Sharon Lucy Wilson, late of Amherstburg, in the County of Essex, Retired, who died on or about the 1st day of September, 2023 are notified to send to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of June, 2024 full particulars of their claims. After that date, the Executor will distribute the assets of the said deceased, having regard only to claims of which they shall then have notice.

DATED at Leamington, Ontario this 29th day of May, 2024.

RICCI, ENNS, ROLLIER & SETTERINGTON LLP Barristers, etc.

60 Talbot Street West Leamington, Ontario N8H 1M4

YARN DONATIONS WANTED

YARN DONATIONS WANTED; Resident looking for yarn donations as she knits beds for the WindsorEssex County Humane Society. Drop-off yarn at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 or call Pinky (Deborah Barnett) at 519-995-4057

Solicitors for the Estate Trustee YORKSHIRE

LARGE ESTATE SALE; 17 Willow Dr. in McGregor. June 8-9 from 8a.m.-4p.m.

Barbara Miller

2006

Yes, sadly we miss her, and try not to grieve; A little while longer we too must leave,

To meet her on that beautiful shore

Where partings unknown And life is evermore.

Love Hank, Linda and Family BIRTHDAYS

To everyone who took the time to make my 90th birthday a most memorable day. Whether you sent greetings or came to the celebration, seeing and hearing from so many friends and relatives was wonderful and heartwarming in so many ways.

Sincerely, Eleanor Gignac-Warren

have grown from a sweet little girl into an amazing, strong, and beautiful young woman! We are so proud of you and excited for your future.

Love you!

Two classes of North Star High School students were busy making directional signage for Open Air Weekends. The signs are to help people find local businesses and attractions near the Open Air footprint.

TOP PHOTO BY RON GIOFU, BELOW PHOTO WAS SUBMITTED

Students make signs for Open Air Weekends

By Ron Giofu

The work of North Star High School art students is on display during Open Air Weekends.

Two classes, guided by teachers Samantha Thomas and Andrea CraigWammes, helped create the signage with the signs being posted on four posts that were also painted by the students. The signs guide people to businesses and sites in or near the Open Air footprint.

There is a Grade 10 class that participated as well as a Grade 11 class, with 45 students working on them overall.

“The students’ artwork beautifully captures the spirit of our town, enhancing Open Air experience for

everyone,” said Jen Ibrahim, the town’s economic development and tourism manager.

Thomas said the project was completed over a couple of weeks. She said it was important the signs are not only easy to read, but contain little logos and themes to make them more creative.

Signs include estimations on how many steps there are to a particular business or “hops” with paintings of a frog on them.

“It also has to catch a person’s eye,” said Thomas.

Students had to learn to do it without the aid of technology, she said.

“They do everything digitally now,” said Thomas. “It was a chance to do everything by hand.”

“Walk for Wisdom” raises money for Save African Child Uganda

By Ron Giofu

A group of about a dozen walkers hit the downtown streets and parks of Amherstburg last Friday to raise money for the education of children in Africa.

Save African Child Uganda (SACU) presented their annual “Walk for Wisdom” with the route starting at Toddy Jones Park, continuing to Dalhousie St., walk through Navy Yard Park and back through the Open Air footprint. A fundraising total was not known as of press time but it raised proceeds for the education program for Ugandan children the non-profit organization supports.

SACU member Cheryl Rutgers said they have been holding the “Walk for Wisdom” for six years with it having raised $23,000 in its first year. They haven’t raised that amount in recent years but the group still needs to support the Ugandan children’s education.

“We have so many kids in high school now,” said SACU member Elaine Johnson.

“We are educating over 200 students

SACU held its annual “Walk for Wisdom” walkathon last Friday evening to raise money to educate students in the Ugandan village they help support.

who otherwise could not go to school,” Rutgers added.

One student supported through SACU just earned a full-ride scholarship to university in fine arts, added SACU member Ingrid Silvaggio-Heugh.

“He is a wonderful artist,” SilvaggioHeugh said of the student, adding he painted murals in the school SACU built.

The goal of Friday evening’s walk was $15,000. Rick Vriesen, another SACU member along with wife Kathy, said those who sponsor children are contributing more than has been asked to help the cause.

“We have a good sponsor base,” said Rutgers.

SACU has been around for almost 14 years and has now the ability to issue income tax statements. Silvaggio-Heugh’s son James also created a GoFundMe page to help support SACU.

For more information on the organization, visit www.sacuganda.org or www.sacuspirit.org. They also have a Facebook page.

South of Alma Street – 2nd Concession S, 4th Concession S, 5th Concession S, 6th Concession S, 7th Concession S, 9th Concession S, Lowes Sideroad, Creek Road, Malden Colchester South Townline Road, CKLW Townline Road, South Side Road, Collison Side Road,

The following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) will be used:

ClearView Herbicide (Registration Number 29752), which contains the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt), and Metsulfuron - methyl in combination with Gateway Adjuvant (Registration Number 31470), which contains the active ingredients Paraffinic Oil, and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfacants;

Navius FLEX Herbicide (Registration Number 30922), which contains the active ingredients Metsulfuron – methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor in combination with Hasten NT Ultra Spray Adjuvant (Registration Number 31760), which contains active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil).

We are controlling noxious weeds under Public Works Exception of the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban for the promotion of public health or safety. Please visit the www.amherstburg.ca for more information.

Commencing on June 5 2024 (weather permitting) and ending June 28, 2024.

For more information, toll free: Green Stream 1-888-553-5588

Eric Chamberlain-Public Works Town of Amherstburg 1-519-736-3664