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Living History Festival takes over Fort Malden NHS

By Ron Giofu

Military history from bygone eras was on display last weekend at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada.

The Living History Festival returned and featured different military eras ranging from Roman re-enactors, those representing the Spanish Civil War, World War I, World War II and, of course, the War of 1812.

“We’ve got quite a range of time periods,” said Alex Dale, interpretation officer with Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada.

While weather impacted Sunday events such as the cancellation of demonstrations, people came through Saturday to see the encampments, view artillery and musket demonstrations, try out the food in the cookhouse, go on “Garrison Walks,” presentations, morning parades and see what else the festival had to offer.

“A lot of it, especially this year, is to interpret the range of Fort Malden’s history,” said Dale.

Dale said they wanted to tell the story of the site and the area. The goal is to educate the public on what

happened over the full time period at the Garrison at Fort Malden, he said.

There were exceptions, Dale pointed, such as the Roman soldier re-enactors.

“It’s fun to have the Romans here, to be honest,” he said.

Visitors to Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada were enjoying seeing the encampments and demonstrations, visiting the tents and talking to the re-enactors, Dale stated. Some tents saw children and even adults able to dress up in some of the outfits that soldiers wore, such as the Roman era.

“The public just seems to enjoy it,” said Dale.

Re-enactors came not just from around Essex County for the Living History Festival, Dale added, but also from as far as Orillia, Barrie, Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Greater Toronto Area, Michigan and Ohio.

Other organizations were also on site, such as Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI), the Park House Museum, the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, and the Ontario Geneological Society.

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The Living History Festival returned to Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada Aug. 1-2, though rain throughout much of the day Sunday prevented demonstrations from being held. Part of Saturday’s festivities were a flag raising ceremony (left) and an artillery demonstration (above). Military eras from a variety of time periods from the Roman era to the 20th Century were depicted.

Adeline Neumiller and Kara Jarvis worked in the cookhouse during the Living History Festival last Saturday.

Opening of King's Navy Yard Park extension delayed a few more weeks

By Ron Giofu

The King’s Navy Yard Park extension was supposed to open last weekend but it has been delayed a few more weeks.

The property, also known as the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza and the former Duffy’s lands, now has a possible opening timeframe of lateAugust. Director of parks, facilities and recreation

Heidi Baillargeon said she has not put out an official opening date, but the target right now is Aug. 26.

Hot weather and not a lot of rain has caused the grass to come in slower than anticipated, she added. There is irrigation as part of the park extension, but she said her department wanted to be fiscally responsible with the use of water as well.

“The grass isn’t established well enough for people to walk on,” she said.

Administration wants to make sure the turf is established well enough before officially opening the grounds.

There is also concrete that the town wants to ensure cures properly, Baillargeon stated, as some of it is recently poured. There are also railings that need to be put on. Everything else is finished, she said, from

underground infrastructure to what is above ground.

“It’s looking great,” she said.

Baillargeon said she is getting “anxious” to see the park extension opened. She believes it will be a positive addition to Amherstburg’s waterfront and allow more people to get outside and enjoy it.

A ribbon cutting will be held once the park extension is ready to be opened, she added, noting that was the motion passed by town council. An opening weekend celebration costing upwards of $30,000 was proposed by administration but scaled back.

“We were directed to keep it simple and a simple ribbon cutting is what they opted for,” said Baillargeon.

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James H. Sutton Funeral Home by Arbor Memorial

The opening of the King's Navy Yard Park extension, a.k.a. the Amherstburg Waterfront Festival Plaza has been delayed a few more weeks until the grass is better established and cement at the property cures.

“Barrels & Brass” event coming this month to downtown Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu

The public will get an opportunity to visit the Jazz Age and Prohibition in 1920s Amherstburg later this month.

The Marsh Historical Collection is presenting “Barrels & Brass” Aug. 21-23 in the Open Air Weekends footprint with three days worth of activities. Many are free, but others require a person to register or purchase a ticket.

“This is something different for us at the Marsh Historical Collection,” said collections co-ordinator Meg Reiner. “We’re trying to showcase the town’s history to a wider audience. That’s how the event was born.”

People who come out will be able to experience everything from blind pigs to silent movies and see the town through characters based on those from the 1920’s.

Reiner said Windsor gets a lot of recognition for its involvement in the prohibition age but Amherstburg has stories of its own.

“The idea is to experience what it was like in the 1920’s,” she said.

The event, she continued, is designed to dig into the fun side of local history at a time when “Amherstburg was a hopping place, benefitting from the post war recovery, rum-running and modern entertainment.”

A press release issued about the event states: “During Prohibition, Essex County had a reputation. Toronto papers described the area as ‘the Essex Frontier’ or ‘Ontario’s wild west.’ The small town of Amherstburg did not shy away from the funny business, and actively took part in the lucrative, albeit shady enterprises that characterized the decade.”

During the day, there will be a lot of family-friendly activities with “swinging nightlife” offered in the evenings.

“There’s a lot you can just show up for but other events you will need to buy a ticket or register for,” said Reiner.

Migration Community Productions

will be performing skits throughout the weekend highlighting scenes of what occurred in Amherstburg during the 1920’s.

Tours will be led by the actor playing Mayor Fred Park, who was the town’s mayor in that era.

“We’ll have displays throughout the downtown core covering general history at that time,” said Reiner.

Those displays will come in handy during the evening hours for those interested in gaining access to one of the three “speakeasys.” Passwords are required for entry, with clues contained in the displays.

“There is no cost to get into a speakeasy, but you have to figure out the password,” said Reiner.

Speakeasys will include “The Service Station,” which will be operated by G.L. Heritage Brewing Co., “Dark Rabbit Exports” held at The O located on Murray St., and “Cell Block 89” by Wolfhead Distillery, the latter also being on Murray St.

Local storyteller Olwyn Coughlin will be telling two stories, one during the day Saturday that is free and another at a ticketed event later that afternoon. Her afternoon show “River Tales on

Memories of Yesterday...

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

of age category) for 1979.

the Boblo Boat” is in the gazebo in King’s Navy Yard Park at 12 noon while “Spilling the Tea on Temperance” is a ticketed event at Teller’s Café within Hotel STRY at 4 p.m.

“We’ve got quite the music lineup for that weekend. They’re all local musicians,” said Reiner.

The musicians, who are sponsored by the Shaanti International Museum of Costumes and Dolls, include the Ray Bower Quartet, The New Standard, the Mike Karloff Trio, the Coffee House Combo and Hugh Leal’s Speakeasy Quartet.

Dates, times and locations are available on the Marsh Historical Collection’s website, where a virtual program is also available.

“We’re recreating the Liberty Theatre in a tent on Richmond St.,” said Reiner. We’ll be playing silent films accompanied by live music.”

There will be a Marsh Historical Collection presentation entitled “The Good Ship Vedas & Other Stories” featuring special guests Aug. 22 at 5:30 p.m. That will be free and held at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157. The Amherstburg Rum Runners Walking Tour will also be held, and it is being presented by Encore Windsor, known for the award-winning highdemand rum runners tours in Windsor.

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mherstburg Allied Chemical Soccer Associate Cup winners (under 14 years

From left to right, top row: Coach G. Brazier, E. Holden, T. Pontini, B. Romano, P. Brazier, D. Beckett, and Coach B. Romano. Front row: S. Simone, M. Carosella, R. Dicarlo, P. Crankshaw, P. Anderson, A. Crankshaw, T. Beneteau. Not shown: Joey Fowler, Mike Dicarlo, and Gord Killops.

The Marsh Historical Collection’s “Barrels & Brass” weekend will take people back to the 1920’s. Photo courtesy of the Marsh Historical Collection.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Richmond St. resident would appreciate drivers slowing

I’d like to welcome everybody to the newly paved Richmond Street Raceway.

For those of you who race towards Simcoe Street and who don’t care about the safety of children, seniors or pets, I’m sure this is dream come true.

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For the rest of us who live here we don’t appreciate your self-centred attitude. Slow down!

—Darlene Tomkins Amherstburg

Paying tribute to member of council

In response to Allison Baldwin’s thankfulness of Diane Pouget’s years of dedication to Amherstburg, I don’t have the words superlative enough to thank Diane.

Diane truly worked tireless for the town.

If called with a problem or concern, she was instantly loyal, professional, knowledgeable and relentless to anyone’s needs. I must add in my personal dealings with town council, I always found her to be unbiased, hardworking and fair.

Some feel council is a hobby to keep busy and entertained with, while others seem to promote their personal agendas.

With Diane, you could be assured your needs would get full support even under fire from other members of town council. She was never afraid of a battle if for good reasons.

I remember especially her fight in saving our high school from being taken over among many other battles she fought for us.

Amherstburg was lucky to have her serve the community. She is a rare breed that seldom comes around.

—Victor DiNardo Amherstburg

Unleashed winners

Rainbow Girls yard sale

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Winners from the Amherstburg Art Crawl’s “Unleashed” raffle were awarded their prizes recently. Art Crawl committee member Bonnie Deslippe (far left) and sponsor Dan Gemus (far right) presented cash awards to Mickey Mayhew ($25) and Annette Bellefleur ($50). Arnold Ashton, winner of the $100, lives out-of-town and was unavailable for the photoshoot.

RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU

Members of the youth and young adult organization The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, or “Rainbow Girls,” held a yard sale last month on North St. to raise money for the Alzheimer Society Windsor-Essex County chapter. When all the money was counted, the organization had raised $896 for the cause. Some of the “Rainbow Girls” were on hand for a photo during the day’s sale.

RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU

Accessibility committee reviews plan for the Oct. 26 municipal election

By Ron Giofu

The town’s accessibility advisory committee has gone over the plan for the Oct. 26 municipal election.

The Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan was a topic that came up at the committee’s July meeting with clerk Kevin Fox outlining several items in the plan. He noted the election will be in-person paper ballots with advance polling dates of Oct. 7 and Oct. 17.

Fox noted there will be assistive technologies in place for those who need them, including various interfaces that will allow people with disabilities to cast their ballot. Components would include a visual display with touchscreen interface, an accessible voting rocker paddle controller, a set of headphones, an external printer for printing the ballot once the voter has made their choices and alternative input interface such as the “sip and puff” input interface or the rocker paddle button input interface to accommodate individual needs.

The way the machine marks the ballot maintains the voter’s anonymity, something Fox said is the “pillars” of elections.

The plan also allows for an oral oath to vote with assistance, with it stating that a voter who requires assistance to vote may ask the election official for assistance. The election official would then require the voter making the request to take an oral oath to vote with assistance and then assist and/or vote as directed by the voter.

A voter may also request that a friend accompany them to vote. A person shall only be allowed to act as a friend for one voter.

Proxy voting would also be allowed, should the

voter need it, with Fox citing a circumstance like a voter having to go to the hospital as one reason they couldn’t vote themselves.

There will also be a “mobile election team” established where people who can’t get out and need assistance could request that the team come to their home and allow them to vote. Fox said those who are precluded from leaving their homes would still have the anonymity of their vote protected. About “two dozen” people used that service four years ago, he said, but it is only available on election day itself (Oct. 26).

Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) has volunteered the use of the CareLink Health Transit service for electors in need who wish to be picked up and dropped off during the municipal election.

Four locations have been chosen to host polls, as they met the criteria of having barrier-free paths of travel from the parking lot and sidewalk, barrier-free parking, door operators, accessible doors or alternative arrangements and adequate lighting. Polls will be at the Libro Centre, Anderdon Public School, the McGregor Columbian Club and North Star High School.

Committee member Chris Drew wanted it on record that polls will be set up in long-term care facilities, with Fox stating they have to provide that in locations with 20-or-more beds. Voting registration days will also be there in advance of the election.

Voter registration days are held in locations around Amherstburg, Fox added, noting a recent event at No Frills.

“We want as high of a turnout as we possibly can,” said Fox. “Registering to vote and getting out to vote are very important.”

Art by the River returning to Fort Malden Aug. 29-30

Held at Fort Malden National Historic Site since 1967, it started as a centennial project with a few artists showcasing their paintings of local scenery with approximately 1,500 people viewing their work

in one day.

Art by the River has grown through the years to a two-day event featuring over 175 artists, artisans and food vendors with an attendance of approximately 10,000.

It features entertainment, a Kid’s Fun Zone with free activities for children and there is a convenient ATM on the premises for cash purchases.

Again this year, you can pay digitally at the gate for your admission and there will be shuttle cars to take you to Fort Malden National Historic Site from a parking lot at 179 Victoria St. S. (the senior centre), compliments of Amherstburg GMC. Sorry, but these shuttles cannot accommodate children’s car seats.

This year, additional parking has also been secured at 125 Sandwich St. S. (across from the old high school), a much needed and wanted addition.

The hosts, The Gibson Gallery, hope to see you August 29-30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Art by the River at 100 Laird Ave. in Amherstburg, on the beautiful banks of the Detroit River at Fort Malden National Historic Site.

GOD LOVES YOU AND HAS PROVIDED FOR YOUR SALVATION THRU HIS SON JESUS CHRIST

Will you accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour & Lord today?

The Bible says: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved.

Romans 10:9

Pray this prayer from your heart today: Dear Jesus, I believe you died for my sins and rose again the third day. And I accept you now as my Lord and Saviour. By believing this in my heart, I know that I am now saved and am a child of God. Thank you for hearing me, and your love for me. I know you will keep me by your spirit thru your word the Holy Bible.

Thank you, Amen.

Special to the RTT

Art by the River is an end of summer tradition in its 59th year.

The 59th annual Art by the River returns to the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada Aug. 29-30.

Summer “Haunted Heritage Tours” includes Amherstburg content

By Ron Giofu

The “Wicked Wednesdays” Summer Haunted Heritage Tours have returned to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV).

Monthly tours of the village have occurred since May with weekly tours returning in September. Two tours occurred in July, including last Wednesday (July 29), with a special Sunday tour earlier in the month. The tours are presented by the Purple Theatre Company.

Roughly 46 people were guided through the village by actor Mary Grace Weir, who told stories of the various cottages as well as telling other ghost stories from around the region.

In addition to Weir’s storytelling, there were vignettes acted out by other actors with the Purple Theatre telling of ghost stories in the village. Weir also mentioned ghost stories involving Amherstburg sites, including the Gordon House and the Park House Museum.

Actors from the theatre company also included Amherstburg resident Rebecca S. Mickle, Shayla Hudson, Heath Camlis, Brandon Hooker and Benjamin Mickle.

Weir said they were pleased with the size of the crowd at the July 31 walking tour through the village.

“We sold out,” she said.

Crowds have been getting bigger throughout, Weir added, with just over a dozen in May, about 20 in June and roughly 30 for the first performance in July.

Rebecca Mickle added the July 31 show had two people from Wasaga Beach attend.

The final “Wicked Wednesday” Haunted Heritage Tour of the summer will be Aug. 19 at 8:30 p.m., before they become weekly less than month later.

Weir added the Purple Theatre Company will also be taking part in the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival Sept. 18-20.

Mickle also pointed out the tours at Heritage Village resume weekly in September.

“We start our tours again Sept. 9, every Wednesday except for Sept 30. We’re skipping that day and we’ll be doing it on Oct 1 instead with two back to back tours Oct. 28.”

For further information, visit the Purple Theatre Company’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

The Purple Theatre Company presented its “Wicked Wednesday Haunted Heritage Tour” July 29 at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village. The next tour is Aug. 19.

Mary Grace Weir, one of the actors with the Purple Theatre Company, leads a tour last Wednesday night.

“Chimera” exhibit ongoing at The Gibson Gallery

Exhibit can be viewed daily through Aug. 16

By Ron Giofu

The current exhibit at the Gibson Gallery features the artwork of three Amherstburg artists.

“Chimera” features the work of Klaus Salucop, Dylan White and Matthew Zaidan with an opening reception being held last Saturday night. The name “Chimera” depicts a mythological Greek creature combining a lion, goat and snake.

The three local artists combined on a collaborative piece, with another part of the exhibit seeing the artists trying to put their own style on the same piece of work.

Salucop said it is to show three heads and three different styles bringing their own perspectives into one.

“We’ve been talking about doing it for about a year-and-a-half,” said Zaidan.

After discussing it and sharing concerns that artists may not have enough pieces for solo exhibits of their own, they combined. They all have different styles and that is reflected as part of the exhibit.

Early discussions started at a reception last year for a Gibson Gallery exhibit by Dennis White, Dylan’s father, and started brainstorming ideas and themes. Once they arrived on “Chimera,” they started working towards it early in 2026.

Zaidan said he dedicated his participation in the “Chimera” exhibit to his friend Marika, who recently passed away. He said she would have enjoyed the show and she was in his thoughts when he was

creating his own art.

“I feel very honoured to share this exhibit with Matt and Klaus,” said White. “They have styles very different from my own.”

White pointed out they are all part of the Local Collective Art project and he enjoyed the fact they joined for an exhibit at The Gibson Gallery. He said they “celebrate each other’s accomplishments” and they are all connected by art.

“Everything is in sets of threes,” Zaidan added of the exhibit.

White continued by saying being part of the collective sees people of different styles coming together, something he believes makes each of them better artists.

The two exhibits that follow “Chimera” also feature work of artists in the Local Collective Art project. “Chimera” runs through Aug. 16 with “The Zen Freakshow” by Jay Raven coming to the gallery Aug. 17-Sept. 6. After that “On the Wall, Off the Wall” by artists Stephen Gibb and Rob MacLellan will be at the Gibson Gallery Sept. 10-27.

The Gibson Gallery is also presenting the 59th annual Art by the River, which will be held at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada Aug. 29-30.

The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. It is open daily during the summer from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information, visit www.gibsonartgallery. com or call 519-736-2826.

Amherstburg artists Klaus Salucop, Matthew Zaidan and Dylan White have their work featured as part of the “Chimera” exhibit at The Gibson Gallery. They also collaborated on a piece for the show.

As part of the “Chimera” exhibit, the three artists took turns doing their own take on specific pieces.

Living History Festival brings military eras together

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Dale said part of the reason the Military Heritage Days event was rebranded as the Living History Festival was to incorporate non-military heritage sites in Amherstburg and around the region.

The House Youth Centre was also on hand running a barbecue as a fundraiser for that non-profit organization.

Angela Strous and Katie Thieme came in from Ohio as part of the U.S. 2nd Regiment Artillery Cushing’s Command from Fort Meigs.

“It’s a nice little event,” said Strous, who said it was the first time she had come to it. “I like the view. It’s a great location.”

Romeo and Vicki Beaulieu and their team of re-enactors from the Maidstone & Area Historical Society and Maidstone Museum, returned to the festival again this year. They estimated they have been doing so for approximately 17 years.

“We love being here on the river,” said Vicki. “It’s fun to educate kids and people who come by.”

Vicki added their museum and Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada support one another by participating in each other’s events.

“They come out and support the Maidstone Museum when we have encampments so we come here too,” she said.

Dale pointed out there are upcoming events at Fort Malden, including this Saturday’s evening’s Murder Mystery. The annual Murder Mystery will have a theme about the 175th anniversary of the pensioner’s arriving in Amherstburg.

More information on that is on their website at parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/ malden or their Facebook page.

Fort Malden will also host the 59th annual Art by the River, with that event being organized by the Gibson Gallery. It is the gallery’s largest fundraiser of the year. “It’s going to be a great summer,” he said.

CTMHV celebrates $200K OTF grant

By Ron Giofu

The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) celebrated the completion of an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) funded project last week.

Dignitaries included Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, OTF volunteer David Campbell along with staff, board members and volunteers from the CTMHV in marking the end of a project that was funded by a $200,000 grant. The ceremony was held in front of a refurbished print shop that was part of what the funding went towards.

CTMHV curator Robyn Corbett noted the work done on the print shop, such as an upgraded exterior, new windows and a new roof.

“We were able to repair roofs on many of our buildings,” she said, noting it helps protect what is inside of them as well.

The work also included running electricity to more of their buildings, something Corbett added will enable them to add more programming and continue with what they had.

“The effects of this grant cannot

be undersold”, said Robyn Corbett, Curator of the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village. “With this grant, we have been able to make much needed upgrades that enhance programming and visitor experiences.”

“The Government of Ontario, through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, continues to support important organizations like the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village,” said Leardi.

Leardi congratulated the board and staff at the CTMHV. He said the work will “make sure that these important heritage buildings remain accessible for thousands of visitors to enjoy every year.”

Leardi added he loves the work that goes on regularly at CTMHV and wants to see it continue.

“Keep up the great work,” said Leardi. “We’re here to support you.”

Campbell added he has a personal history with the CTMHV.

“My family has been coming to Heritage Village for many years,” he said.

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The Fort Malden Living History Festival both entertained and educated Aug. 1-2.

Essex MPP Anthony Leardi, CTMHV education co-ordinator

Courtney Gregorian, OTF volunteer David Campbell and CTMHV curator Robyn Corbett view operation of an old printing press.

Town criers come to town, so does rain, on Heritage Weekend

By RTT Staff

Open Air Weekends will be continuing throughout the rest of the month with themed weekends, with last weekend being Heritage Weekend.

While rain washed out Sunday’s activities in the downtown core, Friday night and Saturday featured a number of different events including a town crier competition with four criers from around Ontario, including

Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Bracebridge and the Toronto area coming in.

They joined current Amherstburg town crier Norm Ross and retired town crier Frank Gorham at the competition. Gorham was the town crier from 1984-2018.

Judges included Mayor Michael Prue, Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb and Councillor Linden Crain.

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“Barrels & Brass” occurs Aug. 21-23

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The Amherstburg Library is also presenting activities Aug. 22 from 1-4 p.m.

The “Barrels & Brass” event is gaining the support of many local businesses, Reiner added, including platinum sponsor Valente Contracting

and gold sponsors Mailloux’s Farm Fresh, Joe Meloche Ford, Valente Development, and Lally Auto Group.

“I think it’s going to be a fun, new event for the town,” said Reiner. “It’s going to be the bee’s knees.”

For more information, go to www.marshcollection.org or call 519-736-9191.

CTMHV uses $200K on building upgrades

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Many generations have gone through the site and Campbell added the upgrades, such as the roof repairs and the upgraded print shop, will help future generations learn more about their past. He paid tribute to the staff and volunteers that have been at the CTMHV over the years.

Corbett later added that the board, staff and volunteers are integral to operations at the CTMHV.

“Without you, none of this would be possible,” she told them. Following the public remarks, CTMHV’s education co-ordinator Courtney Gregorian led a demonstration on an old-fashioned printing press.

In 2025-26, OTF invested nearly $107M into 746 community projects across the province. For more information, visit www.otf.ca.

A town crier competition was held on “Heritage Weekend” July 31-Aug. 2 in downtown Amherstburg.

Kicks & Giggles

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to fairs.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You’re pure rocket fuel this week, Aries. Charge ahead with all of your bold ideas. Your charisma is off the charts right now. Use it before your energy starts to wane.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Treat yourself to something delicious and expensive this week, Taurus. Just do not blame the cosmos when you get the receipt for this luxury.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Say yes to spontaneous plans this week, Gemini. Your brain is going a mile a minute, so you may need someone along for the ride to keep you grounded.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, right now home is your fortress, so create a welcoming space to relax and recharge. You may want to spend some time in the kitchen baking up something delicious.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

The spotlight is on you this week, Leo. Shine as brightly as you can, post that selfie and own the room you walk into. Be grateful to those who helped get you to the top.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

All of your organizational superpowers will be activated this week, Virgo. Tackle that messy drawer you have been putting off or conquer a chaotic schedule.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, romance and fun are in the air for you. Your charm level is very high this week, and you may have a lot of people circling in your orbit as a result.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you will dig out all of the secrets this week like a super sleuth. Although you are on the hunt for information, remember to keep these pursuits lighthearted.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Your adventure mode is engaged, Sagittarius. It’s time to book the trip, try an exotic dish or say something wild.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Reward yourself with something that makes you feel important, Capricorn. It may be different depending on the day, and only you know what you desire.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Someone is ready to hear any wild ideas you can come up with, Aquarius. Tap into any genius that arises in your brain and share it with your close crew.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

This week is about dreamy and magical vibes, Pisces. It’s the perfect time to create art, fall in love with a song or float through the week.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST 2 - J.D Vance, Vice President (42)

AUGUST 3 Tom Brady, Athlete (49)

AUGUST 4 - Meghan Markle, Duchess (45)

AUGUST 5 - Olivia Holt, Actress (29)

AUGUST 6 Michelle Yeoh, Actress (64)

AUGUST 7 - Wayne Knight, Actor (71)

AUGUST 8 - Shawn Mendes, Singer (28)

Youth town criers also compete with each other

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Farm Fest is planned for this weekend (Aug. 7-9) with the town’s tourism department planning interactive agricultural activities, live animals, a Garth Brooks Tribute Band, a pie contest, and family-friendly fun.

Cycle the Burg will be held the weekend of Aug. 14-16. That weekend will be led by the Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC). There will be opportunities to explore Amherstburg on two wheels with cycling-themed demonstrations and activities throughout Amherstburg.

Barrels and Brass is coming Aug. 21-23. The Marsh Historical Collection is leading a weekend that will feature live music, cultural experiences, and storytelling inspired by the community’s Prohibition era.

Latin Fest is planned for Aug. 28-30. The town’s tourism department said people will be able to enjoy the “sights, sounds, and flavours of Latin culture with vibrant dance performances, live music, and cultural demonstrations that bring energy and excitement to the downtown core.”

For full event details and schedules, visit www.visitamherstburg.ca

Participants in the youth town crier contest pose for a photo after the competition with Amherstburg town crier Norm Ross.

U12 Cardinals get back on winning track under the lights

By Ron Giofu

The Amherstburg Cardinals U12 baseball team got back on the winning

track late last week.

The Cardinals U12 rep team took on the Tecumseh Rangers U13 Selects team last Friday night under the lights

at Bill Wigle Park with the home side winning 11-4. The win snapped a seven-game losing streak for the Cardinals.

Head coach Andrew Brush said the coaches were pleased with how the Amherstburg group started the game.

“Today, for sure, we came out ready to play,” said Brush. “They all had each other’s backs.”

The Cardinals had one of their best pitchers on the mound to start the game and Brush said they had good eyes at the plate as well.

“We ran the bases well and got key hits and key times,” said Brush.

The fact it was a big game for the Cardinals helped as it gave them confidence.

Brush said it was a good experience to play under the lights in front of a large crowd of parents and supporters. When the boys have fun, Brush added they don’t put as much pressure on themselves and play the way they are

capable of playing.

The overall effort during the July 31 baseball game saw Brush have nothing but positive things to say about the game. He pointed out they had a quality opponent as well.

“That team we played against played hard as well,” said Brush.

Brush said the boys are starting to put it together and are continuing to progress. They practice hard and are starting to gain more confidence and skills.

As he noted after a July 19 game against Lakeshore, Brush reiterated the Amherstburg team is young with many players learning the sport. They are playing against teams that have their players having played together for years.

“It’s only going to get better from here,” he said.

The U12 Cardinals host the Essex Yellow Jackets this Thursday (Aug. 6) at 6 p.m. at Malden Centre Park.

U18 house league Cards in action

Last-ever Seagram/Diageo golf tournament brings staff together

By Ron Giofu

Employees from different eras of the former Diageo plant gathered on the weekend for their final golf tournament.

The Seagram/Diageo golf tournament was held over the weekend at Dominion Golf Course in LaSalle with 46 people signed up. Doug Benekritis said organizers are pleased with the turnout with Benekritis stating it was put on by the union though local management

staff were able to participate as well.

“The tournament came together well,” he said. “Kevin (McCaffrey) was a huge help in getting prizes.”

The golf tournament dates back to 1985 and has been used as a way to let employees get together on the Civic Holiday weekend to relax and have a good time with one another. It has involved employees from when the plant was known as Calvert’s.

Previous years have seen over 70 people hit the links but Benekritis said he was pleased with this year’s tournament. Since the plant closed at the end of February, some have moved on and don’t have the same availability on the Civic Holiday weekend.

McCaffrey said they received strong support from local businesses with prizes. He said other staff members were scheduled to come out after the tournament to visit with one another.

“It’s just for the people,” Benekritis said of the tournament. “It’s a thank you to everyone who worked at Seagram or Diageo. Everyone who worked there was invited to come.”

Sponsors and supporters included Ron Deneau, Arms Bumanlag and Debbie Nedin from Bob Pedler Real Estate, John D’Alimonte and Kim Wheeler from Remax, Mark Beaudoin from Plumbing Now, D.J. Lacey from Unifor, Garset Gayle from Diageo, Josh

Cory McCaffrey and Danielle Goodchild.

The Amherstburg Cardinals U12 Rep team played under the lights at Bill Wigle Park last Friday night. The Cardinals won the July 31 game over Tecumseh by a 11-4 final score.

The Amherstburg Cardinals U18 house league baseball team were in action July 29 against Leamington. Despite a valiant effort, the Cardinals dropped that game and the one they played Friday night against Windsor.

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Reit from Hiram Walker, Chuck Kelly from Movati, Keith Waters from Wigle Hardware, Ryan Deslippe, Kathy Deslippe, Mike Purdie Sr., Unifor Locals 444 and 2458, Unifor National Skilled Trades Council, Jen Grantmire, Mary-Ellen Tiefenbach, Wes Thrasher from Reaume Chev Olds, Matt Vermett from the Dive Shop in Kingsville, Laurie Bezare, Sierra Johnston from Scentsy, Carlee, Melinda and Nolan Troung, Sutton Creek Golf Course, Mary Lippert, Shooters, Kevin and

Barry Pritz, Howard Fox and Doug Benekritis prepare to tee off at the Seagream/Diageo golf tournament Aug. 1.

Diageo staff gathered at Dominion Golf Course after the tournament. Photo by Kevin McCaffrey.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

MUSIC OFF THE BACK PORCH; Held at the rear of the Park House Museum (214 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg) from 6-8 p.m., weather permitting. Hartt Goldman and Matt & Denise Romain scheduled to perform. Free to attend, donations to the Park House Museum welcome. Bring your own chair.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

WALTER PERRY EMANCIPATION CHARITY

GOLF CLASSIC; Held at Coachwood Golf & Country Club, 7525 Howard Ave., in McGregor. Registration at 9 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m. Cost $150 includes golf, cart, meal. Proceeds benefit Amherstburg Freedom Museum. To register, call Monty Logan 313-378-2217, Derrick Hurst 519981-4997 or Richard Holland 519-590-5738.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

-SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

BARRELS & BRASS; Presented by the Marsh Historical Collection. Relive Amherstburg’s era of prohibition and the Jazz Age in the downtown core. Three days of events, some ticketed. For more info or to purchase tickets, please visit www.marshcollection.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

SOUTHERN ONTARIO VINTAGE BICYCLE

SHOW; Held at the McGuire home, 6871 Concession 6 North, Amherstburg, from 8 a.m.3 p.m. Hundreds of vintage bicycles on display. Buy, sell, trade, display. For info, contact mark. mcguire64@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

CRAFT SHOW & BAKED GOODS SALE; Presented by the Wildwood Social Club from 9 a.m. - 1p.m. Held at Wildwood RV & Golf Resort, 11112 11th Concession Road in McGregor. Free parking and free admission.

ONGOING

YARN DONATIONS WANTED; Donations needed to make hats, mittens, scarves and blankets for the homeless and for hospitals. Also, volunteers making beds for cats and dogs at the

Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. Call Deb for pick-up at 519-995-4057. Thank you in advance!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission needs reliable volunteers every Friday from 3-5 p.m. to help clean, including sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping. For info, e-mail Jill at aburgmission@yahoo.com or visit www.aburgmission.ca and look under the “Volunteer” tab. A volunteer application can also be filled out at the mission, 298 Victoria St. S.

VOLUNTEERS & ALUMINUM CANS NEEDED AT BRYERSWOOD; Community service volunteer hours are available for students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com. Camp accepting donations of aluminum cans. Drop by the camp Monday-Friday 12:30-4 p.m. with donations.

ROTARY CLUB OF AMHERSTBURG MEETINGS; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. For info, e-mail rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com or call Susanne at 519-990-2775.

GIBSON GALLERY EVENTS; Latest exhibit is “Chimera,” a collaboration of works by Dylan White, Klaus Salucop & Matthew Zaidan. Runs through Aug. 16. For more info on the exhibit, guilds or adult/children’s classes offered by the gallery, visit www.gibsonartgallery.com or call 519-736-2826. Art by the River held at Fort Malden National Historic Site Aug. 29-30. The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Current hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELLING SERVICES; The Youth Wellness Hubs WindsorEssex holds mental health and counselling services at The House Youth Centre, 320 Richmond St. (Amherstburg Community Hub). Runs every Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Free for people ages 12-25. For details, call 519-8008640.

MEALS ON WHEELS; Offered by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Meals on Wheels assists those unable to shop for food and cook meals or those recovering from illness or surgery. Healthy, delicious and affordable meals provided to residents of Amherstburg, Harrow, McGregor and LaSalle. ACS caters to dietary needs. Meals come with soup, bread, main course and dessert. Cost $8 per meal. Call 519-736-5471 for details.

SERVICE TIME; Christ Anglican Church, 317 Ramsay St., now has one service, starting at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

QUILT GUILD MEETINGS; The Erie Shores Quilt Guild invites guests/new members to attend monthly meeting held every third Tuesday at St. John’s Hall, 1782 Oriole Park, North Woodslee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. Our purpose is to promote and encourage the art of quilting in Essex County. 519-726-5869.

RIVER CANARD COLUMBIAN CLUB EVENTS; Charity bingo Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Chicken or rib dinner first Friday of every month. Eat-in or take-out. Call before Wednesday to order 519-734-8575. Dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. Hall located at 8965 Malden Road. Hall space available for rent for showers, weddings, birthdays, stags and more. For info, please call 519-734-8575.

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HALL EVENTS; The Columbus Community Hall at 190 Richmond St. has bingos Thursday nights and fish fries (with chicken as well) Friday nights. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy the evening. Sr. parties every second Tuesday at 3 p.m. except in July and August. For info, please call 519-736-4870.

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 at 140 Pickering Dr., across from Walmart.

GOLDEN AGE CLUB; The Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s friendship club, located at 179

Victoria St. S., offers social activities five days a week, $10 a year to join. Over 160 members play euchre, pepper, bingo, cribbage, mahjong, bridge and line dancing. Club crochets mats from milk bags for those in need. We also have three luncheons and a 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.

FOUNDERS CLUB; Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) seeking donors to join the “Founders Club” to help fund general operations 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, please visit www.bryerswood.com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com.

MISSION HOURS; The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., open from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with free lunch from 12-1 p.m. Mission food bank open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1-2:45 p.m. For info, call 519-736-9140 or visit www. aburgmission.ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome. Meals continuing to be served during kitchen renovations thanks to community partners. All donations welcome.

BOTTLE DONATIONS; The AMA Sportsmen Association accepts donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People who wish to donate empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. For info, visit www.amasportsmen.com or call 519-736-5706.

AMHERSTBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES; Located at 320 Richmond St., 519-7365471. Meals on Wheels,

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Introducing the Amherstburg

Volleyball Association

By Fred Groves

There is a new sport organization in town.

Recently, club president Daniel Dennis announced the creation of the Amherstburg Volleyball Association (AVA).

“Volleyball is a sport a lot of kids love but as much as they enjoy it, it’s hard to get into,” said Dennis, an Amherstburg resident.

The aim of the AVA is to develop young players who have had little or no exposure to the game by providing the basics in a house league format.

“We want to have a house league where players can come in and compete for fun.”

Beginning Saturday, Oct. 3 and running until Nov. 28, rules will be adapted for the younger U8 group.

Dennis explained that he has adopted a concept from the Netherlands where

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the younger players will use a four-foothigh net instead of a regulation sevenfoot high which means right from the start they will be able to hit the ball over the net.

“The net is at a height where they can hit the ball over it.”

Besides a lower net, Dennis says the younger groups will start out on a court a quarter the size of regulation and play three-on-three. Also, they will play with a lighter ball with softer texture.

Beginning in October, the U8 and U10 divisions will play at Amherstburg Public School while the U12 and U15 will be at North Star High School.

“The response has been good. The main question asked is what if my child hasn’t played before? We tell them this is entry level.”

Cost to join the AMA is $95.

“We are trying to make this as nonprofitable as we can. We want everyone to be able to afford it and we are working on sponsorship.”

Anyone who wants more information can go to the AVA website at amherstburgvolleyball.com

Amherstburg has a reputation of developing outstanding talent in this sport as General Amherst/North Star high school coaches Jeff Miller and Mary Ewer made 13 appearances with senior girls’ teams to the provincial championships. They won three gold and nine medals total.

About the Study

The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 residents. The Master Plan will guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.

Some top players locally include Geneva Huisman, Afften and Lauren Essenpreis, Lillian Merezak and Emery Lucier.

Bagpipes in the Burg

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MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

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Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the study process and present the preliminary preferred servicing strategy. This is the second of two planned PICs for this study.

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MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SANITARY MASTER PLAN

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SANITARY MASTER PLAN

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2026 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 r guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.

LIBRO CREDIT UNION CENTRE (Lobby) 3295 MELOCHE RD AMHERSTBURG, ON

The Town of Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to address current and future wastewater management needs. This plan aims to ensure environmental sustainability, public health, and reliable service for the Town’s growing population of 23,000 r guide infrastructure improvements and support sustainable development over the next two decades.

Get Involved

PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to recommendations, provide and ask questions. Representatives from the and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. are welcomed and received until September 11

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Get Involved

Get Involved: Public Information Centre # Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the preliminary preferred servicing strategy the second of two planned

Stakeholder input is a critical part of the Master Planning Process. The Town Information Centre (PIC) to review the existing sanitary system and the preliminary preferred servicing strategy the second of two planned

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2026

4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where additional comments can also be submitted.

You may contact the project team anytime with questions, comments or concerns related to this study or to be added to the project contact list:

Get Involved: Public Information Centre #2

LIBRO CREDIT UNION CENTRE (Lobby) 3295 MELOCHE RD AMHERSTBURG, ON

Julien Bell, P.Eng.

Project Manager

Project Lead, Agile Infrastructure 215 Queen St W, Unit B215 Cambridge, ON N3C 1G6 6247

PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to , provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. are welcomed and will be received until September 11

PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to recommendations, provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. are welcomed and will be received until

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2

Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on

Julien.Bell@agileinfrastructure.ca

Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where

https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where additional

You may contact the project team anytime with

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2026

PIC #2 will provide you with an opportunity to review the Master Plan recommendations, provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the Town and their consultant will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions. Following PIC #2, comments are welcomed and will be received until September 11, 2026

All personal information included in your request such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, the authority of section 30 of the Environmental Assessment Act and is collected and maintained for the purpose of creat ing available to the general public. As this information is collected for the purpose of a public record, the protection of perso nal information provided in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) does not apply (s .37). Personal information you become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information rema in

Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where additional comments can also be submitted. You may contact the project team anytime with questions comments or concerns related to this study or to be added to the project contact list:

You may contact the project team anytime

Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary , where additional comments can also be submitted. You may contact the project team anytime with questions, comments, or concerns related to this study or to be added to the

comments or concerns related to this study or to be

or concerns related to this study or to be

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Following the event, the presentation and materials will be available on the project website at : https://www.talktheburg.ca/sanitary-master-plan, where additional comments can also be submitted.

You may contact the project team anytime during the duration of this study with questions, comments, or concerns related to this study or to be added to the project contact list:

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The “Bagpipes in the Burg” parade returned last Friday night, starting by the Park House Museum, headed through King’s Navy Yard Park, entering onto Dalhousie St. by the Gordon House then heading north on Dalhousie St. before the bagpipers gathered at the clock for a performance. The Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association participated last Friday night as did soldiers from Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada to recognize the Living History Festival. The next parade is Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. RTT PHOTOS BY RON GIOFU