G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. steps up to help Make-A-Wish Foundation

Brewing Co. has opted to raise money for Make-A-Wish but some organizers such as local realtor John D’Alimonte have helped the charity in the past.

“All our funding comes from donor support. An event like this is critical to granting wishes,” said Mercer.

D’Alimonte’s daughter Bethany and Adam Butcher from Amherstburg’s

Musicland were just a couple of the entertainers inside the big tent on Saturday.

Rain did not seem to hamper those looking for some fun.

“We have a community that steps up. No one cares about a little rain when it comes to having a good time,” said Desjardins-Grondin.

By Fred Groves

It is possible to mix business with pleasure – along with community responsibility and giving.

That was the combination at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. in Amherstburg last Saturday and according to co-owner and marketing director Jen DesjardinsGrondin, one that continues.

“Over the last six years, with other collaborates, we’ve raised nearly $400,000 for various causes,” she said.

Saturday’s party, which included music, food and refreshments, had the proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish

Canada Foundation.

Tyler Mercer, senior manager of development for the Make-A-Wish Canada Foundation, and he said that over the past 40 years, Make-A-Wish Canada has made 37,000 dreams come true.

“We grant wishes for children, between ages three and seven, who have a critical illness. We service every community in Canada,” said Mercer.

Mercer said no one gets turned down and most of the Make-A-Wish requests come from medical referrals as well as community partners and children’s hospitals.

This is the first year that G.L. Heritage

Driving issues during Open Air to be studied

By Ron Giofu

Mayor Michael Prue said he received a letter from residents of the Navy Yard Condominiums on Murray St. regarding Open Air Weekends.

The mayor said during the July 10 town council meeting that residents have no objection to the event or the location of the road closures, but said residents report that some drivers have been going two ways on the one-way street.

“Several of the residents claim to nearly have been killed in the last two weekends,” Prue mentioned. “I was wondering if we could have police enforcement or someone look at that because it is a very dangerous situation.”

CAO Valerie Critchley responded by stating she could ask Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment Staff Sgt. Brian Caffarena to take a look at that issue.