Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres raises $10K for Marsh Collection
By Ron Giofu
Wednesday night and involved five downtown Amherstburg restaurants and a sold out crowd of people divided into groups and touring the local eateries. Proceeds from the evening went towards the Marsh Historical Collection.
A total of 125 people helped raise $10,000 with the three-hour event involving Burger 67, The O, Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant, The Salty Dog and The Artisan Grill. All groups came to the Artisan Grill at the end of the evening where people voted for their favourite hors d’oeuvres, with The O coming out on top.
“Amherstburg really is the kind of town that shows up for one another,” said event co-organizer Linda Jackson. “The incredible turnout proves it. In
fact, tickets sold out before they were even printed. Amazing!”
Jackson noted she worked with Anne Ussoletti and Jennie Lajoie to help plan the event. Volunteers helped to marshal people from restaurant to restaurant in roughly 25-minute intervals.
“When we three ladies – Jennie, Anne and I – came together, our goal was to preserve Amherstburg’s and the lower Detroit River’s history,” said Jackson. “History is so important to us. We felt preserving history keeps our story alive, honours the people who came before us and gives future generations something meaningful to hold on to and be proud of.”
From there, the three organizers contacted Marsh Historical Collection collections co-ordinator Meg Reiner.
“She was all-in and the ‘battle’ was born,” said Jackson.
The sponsors were also thanked, with Jackson stating they “helped make this happen tonight (May 13).”
The Marsh Historical Collection was founded in 1983, said Reiner and pointed out the non-profit organization was founded by the Marsh family. It was started by the brother-sister duo of John and Helen Marsh.
According to the Marsh Historical Collection’s website, their parents Arthur and Bessie moved from Essex to Amherstburg in 1900 and Arthur became a part-owner of The Amherstburg Echo. John and Helen joined the business and operated the Echo until 1981, meaning it was a Marsh family tradition for over 80 years.
Though the Marsh Historical Collection was founded in 1983, the original intent was that a facility to house their photos and memorabilia wouldn’t become public until after they died.
While the Marsh’s collection of photos and goods got things started, Reiner said the collection has gotten larger over the years thanks to the donations and contributions from the town’s residents.
“This community has helped grow the collection significantly,” said Reiner.
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“Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres” was held May 13 with five local restaurants involved. The O won the top prize with Kat Crosby and Jordan Kennedy accepting the trophy from organizing committee member Linda Jackson (above). One of the five groups enjoyed the food at the Artisan Grill (left) with other restaurants including Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant, The Salty Dog and Burger 67. The event raised roughly $10,000 for the Marsh Historical Collection.
Additional police enforcement being requested in Kingsbridge subdivision
By Ron Giofu
Town council did not approve any additional traffic calming measures for areas within the Kingsbridge subdivision, but residents may soon see additional enforcement by police.
The issue dates back to April 19, 2025, when a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Welsh Ave. and Lavers Cr.
A report to town council states several e-mails were sent to staff asking for a “complete review” of the town’s traffic calming policy involving the main roads in the Kingsbridge subdivision.
According to a report from administration, the road segments in the Kingsbridge subdivision that were reviewed through the town’s traffic calming guideline do not meet the requirements to proceed with implementing traffic calming measures. The area was graded on a point system which measures operating speed, traffic volume, collision history,
pedestrian/cyclists “hotspots,” and school zones.
“As there were instances of excessive speeding within the individual study areas, the traffic data was provided to Windsor Police Service to increase speed enforcement and police presence in the Kingsbridge subdivision with focus on the main roads,” the report stated. “In addition, the Roads Division deployed the traffic trailers as an educational piece to warn drivers of the speed limit and advise them of their traveling speed.”
The administrative report states that since initial communication on May 21, 2025, Windsor police have conducted multiple enforcement operations in that area that resulted in five Provincial Offense Notices being issued for traffic-related violations.
It was alleged that distracted driving was the cause of the crash in question, not speed, the report indicates.
“Based on a review of collision data, speed studies, and enforcement outcomes, Windsor Police have
advised that the Kingsbridge subdivision does not exhibit significant traffic concerns,” the report noted.
Councillor Molly Allaire said the number of accidents at or near that intersection was “quite high,” noting there were nine reported collisions. She added most were either distracted driving or people striking parked vehicles or boats.
“I think when you look at things as a whole at this intersection, it didn’t meet any of these policy standards,” she said.
Allaire said accidents happen everywhere and people are distracted everywhere.
“I think enforcement is a huge thing we can step up on and hopefully work on,” she said.
Councillor Linden Crain added “we definitely face traffic issues across town, not just in Kingsbridge.” He said based on the study, intersections in Kingsbridge did not meet any objectives for traffic calming measures.
Crain asked if a three-way stop at
Texas Road and Knobb Hill Dr. is warranted, but was told those come through a different warrant system that would have to be studied further. Crain also raised the issue of a possible new entrance/exit to the subdivision but was told by administration it was costly and that original traffic studies carried out did not call for a third entrance/exit.
Councillor Diane Pouget recalled the railway company having concerns about a potential entrance/exit to Concession 2 North or to Texas Road. She added police are aware of speeding and distracted driving in Kingsbridge.
“There is nothing here that stops us from doing more surveillance in those areas to try and get more people to be more knowledgible about how they should be driving and the safety factors in that community,” she said.
Pouget made an amendment to the motion to receive the administrative report that called for additional enforcement, with that being approved by town council.
Heritage committee endorses workplan for possible designations
By Ron Giofu
The town’s heritage committee has endorsed a workplan which specifies which properties are the most important in terms of heritage designation. The endorsement came at last Thursday evening’s committee meeting at Amherstburg town hall and it allows administration to “strategically focus its resources” on the top two groups of properties. There are four groups of properties in heritage planner Adam Coates’ report, ranking from highest priority to lowest priority. Of the properties in priority group one, they are the dance hall on Boblo Island and the former General Amherst High School, There are still discussions with the proponent regarding the latter and the redevelopment proposal. The second priority group includes many Boblo properties, including the Carousel House, Power House, washroom/chapel and Sailor’s Monument. Others are private homes including 150 Richmond St., 849 Front Road South, 11 Middle Side Road and 433 Dalhousie St.
“Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) introduced significant impacts to the Town’s
Heritage Register. Properties currently listed as non-designated Properties of Interest (POIs) face legislated timelines for removal from the register if formal designation is not achieved. Specifically, non-designated properties that were included on the register as ‘legacy listed properties’ by December 31, 2022, must have a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) issued by January 1, 2027. If the designation process is not initiated by this deadline, the property must be removed from the register and cannot be relisted for a period of five years,” Coates stated in his report. “While the Amherstburg Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan protects many properties within its study area, the Town currently monitors 19 POIs that fall outside the HCD boundary. To provide further context, the HCD study area encompasses 36 individually designated properties and 106 properties of interest. Further, the HCD includes 79 properties that were on the Considerations for POI list.”
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The former General Amherst High School at 130 Sandwich St. S. is on a workplan by the town's heritage committee regarding properties that could be designated as heritage.
Musical coming to North Star High School later this month
By Ron Giofu
Students and staff at North Star High School are inviting the community to
go “Down the Rabbit Hole” with them later this month.
The first musical play held under the North Star banner will take place May 27-29 and will be co-directed by teachers Sam Thomas and Jake Simpkins. A dress rehearsal for North Star students will be May 27 with a free show for local schools being May 28.
“Down the Rabbit Hole” opens to the public May 28 and will also be
presented May 29. Both public presentations will be at 7 p.m.
Thomas said the play was originally written by Andrea Nikita, whom she taught with while at Western Secondary School. Western was getting ready to perform it in 2020 but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the play had to be cancelled.
“It’s a compilation of all of Lewis Carroll’s works in one play,” Thomas said of the English author and poet. “We never got to perform it.”
Thomas added the show will be dedicated to Stephen Scott, a teacher at North Star who passed away in July 2025.
Allison Campbell, another North Star teacher, choreographed the show. Most students have either a musical or dance number. Campbell said newcomers and all levels of dance are represented.
“They are all dancing at one point or another,” said Campbell.
Simpkins stated he has experience when it comes to theatre and musicals.
“I’ve done over 20 shows in WindsorEssex County, both professional and amateur,” said Simpkins. “I did not expect the sheer amount of talent here at North Star.”
Thomas said they are getting excited as opening night comes closer and that students are doing better than expected, adding they “fell into their roles” in the play. Campbell added it has been something that has been a pleasure to be involved with.
“We didn’t start this until second
semester,” said Thomas. “We started this in February.”
Rehearsals started as twice per week endeavors and have expanded to include lunch hours and more nights out of the week. They will be rehearsing daily as the show nears.
Simpkins added there will be numerous technical elements that the public will enjoy, such as lighting and technology with the sound also to be professionally done with cordless microphones.
There are approximately 45 students associated with the production, with 30 on stage and 15 off-stage. Simpkins, who is a drama teacher, says his class will also get course credits for working on the play as well as hands on experience.
Other departments and classes within North Star High School are helping out as well, including the woodworking and machine shop classes, art classes, cosmetology classes among others. Simpkins called the cast and crew “a true mix,” as they range in age and abilities, from Grades 9-12 and it includes the STEPS program.
“It’s a great representation of the school community,” said Simpkins. Tickets for the May 28-29 public evening performances are $10 each. They can be purchased at the main office during school hours or at the door the nights of the show. Families with access to School Cash online can also purchase tickets through that as well.
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Dress rehearsals for “Down the Rabbit Hole” have been taking place at North Star High School with public performances of the show being at 7 p.m. both May 28-29.
Reported confrontation with dogs prompts several concerns Sobeys gives back to Children’s Health Foundation
By Ron Giofu
A resident who posted a video involving her daughter, their dog and a confrontation with two other dogs in their neighbourhood has been online for about a week and discussion has included several concerns.
Nina Di Maria noted her 11-year-old daughter was walking their dog in their neighbourhood when she was confronted by two dogs. She said complete strangers helped to step in to try and protect her daughter and called 911 and she expressed her thanks to them.
Di Maria made a social media post and included a surveillance video of the matter, noting she was a street away and went back to try and protect her daughter and their dog. The family was shaken,
went to the hospital and returned home after being treated. She voiced concern with the response she and her family received after 911 was called, stating 911 was called three times.
“No sirens. No urgency. No immediate response while my child was injured and in danger,” she posted.
Di Maria posted both she and her daughter were “completely traumatized and in shock” after the May 12 incident, and that she also suffered a severe asthma attack while trying to help her daughter.
“I am disgusted in how this was handled,” she said. “This is not acceptable. I pay over $9,863 in property taxes, and when my family needed emergency help the most, this is the response we received?”
The post added: “As a mother, there is
A charity barbecue was held in front of the Sobeys grocery store in Amherstburg last Saturday, with proceeds benefitting the Children’s Health Foundation. Store owners Rick and Krista Truant, joined by sons Gabriel and Jaxson, were out front helping serve up the hot dogs. They received assistance for the barbecue from Schneiders, Coke and Canada Bread.
no worse feeling than hearing your child screaming and not knowing if you are going to get there in time.”
Di Maria said she posted the over 400-word post because “parents deserve to know what is happening in our community. Children should not be afraid to walk down their own street. Families should not have to fight for protection after multiple emergency calls.”
CTV Windsor reported the neighbours who were alleged to be owners of the two dogs in question now have a more secure fence. The Windsor Star reported they approached the home but owners didn’t want to comment.
Mayor Michael Prue said he has watched the video online and said there were a lot of comments made, but believed many came out from people simply being
upset. According to Prue, police arrived in approximately 12 minutes.
“As soon as they looked at the situation, (police) called bylaw enforcement,” he said. “(The residents) called the police, as they should have.”
Within five minutes, Prue said bylaw officers were at the scene interviewing people involved. Within days, three charges and a muzzle order were issued to the owner of the two dogs that reportedly approached the youth. The person has the option to appeal and a judge may quash, reduce the potential fines or impose the full charge, said Prue.
“As mayor, I am 100 per cent satisfied with the bylaw officers,” said Prue. Prue added police could have been anywhere in the town, which he said is “one big town, by acreage.”
Committee moves forward with heritage designation workplan
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Coates added: “To ensure the municipality can reliably meet the statutory timelines introduced by recent amendments to the OHA, it is recommended that local designation procedures adhere to the minimum provincial notification requirements. Exceeding these statutory minimums introduces administrative
duties that can jeopardizes the ability to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID).”
Coates said other municipalities are creating priority lists as well, with the lists being based on “risk of potential loss.” He said he has attended many of the sites and also reviewed research on the properties.
“By endorsing the proposed work plan, the heritage committee ensures
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Reiner added it has been a continuous effort by the community to support the Marsh Historical Collection. She thanked the restaurants for their involvement, acknowledging it was “a big ask” to see if they were willing to participate.
administration can strategically focus its resources on designating Priority Group 1 and 2 properties. This phased strategy is essential for navigating the demanding Bill 23 timelines and ensuring long-term protection for Amherstburg’s most critically at-risk heritage assets prior to the 2027 cutoff,” said Coates.
Committee chair Simon Chamely wanted it clarified that if none of the properties are registered, they would fall off the list and would not be able to go back on for five years.
demolition permits could start coming in next year if the properties on the list aren’t designated.
Councillor Linden Crain asked about properties on Boblo Island, with Coates stating some work has been done on some of the buildings to secure them. Crain said he didn’t believe if the buildings were designated, it wouldn’t necessarily mean more money would be put into them.
The dance hall “has the most potential,” he believed.
“They went above and beyond,” said Reiner. The Marsh Historical Collection is located at 80 Richmond St., in the Heritage Square Plaza.
They are open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Their website is www.marshcollection.org and their phone number is 519-736-9191.
“It’s a five-year window until they could be relisted as a Property of Interest,” said Coates. “The threshold for that has also changed and it would need to meet more criteria to become a Property of Interest. Within that, there is no ability to stop demolition through the Ontario Heritage Act.”
Chamely said it would be possible
“Designating it, I don’t think, would push anything across the finish line,” said Crain.
Chamely said the dance hall is a beautiful building with “so much history in Amherstburg.” Committee member
Stephanie Pouget-Papak asked if the dance hall is part of the conservation plan for the island, with Coates stating it is listed as part of that plan.
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Legion Br. 157 granted approval in perpetuity for Legion Week parade
By Ron Giofu
The Legion Week parade has been approved not only for this year, but in the years to come as well.
Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 president Shawn Wilkie appeared before town council asking for the event permit be approved in perpetuity, something elected officials agreed to. Fees will also be waived in perpetuity.
“National Legion Week is designed to educate the public on the good work that the Legions do for our communities,” said Wilkie. “It reinforces the important roles Legions play in our hard mission to serve and support our veterans as well as contribute to the wellbeing of our community. It serves as a vehicle to drive new traffic to our branch, attract new members and sign
up volunteers.”
Wilkie pointed out Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 received the Community Service/ Charitable Award at the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards held in McGregor May 7.
“During our annual Legion Week, many events are planned at our branch in order to engage our amazing community with the Legion,” he said.
The Amherstburg Legion turns 97-years-old this year, and Wilkie said the branch received a district award for the highest membership increase. He added Legion Br. 157 currently has 584 members with various membership designations.
The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating its 100th anniversary nationally this year, he added.
Outstanding lawsuit report requested by councillor
By RTT Staff
A member of town council wants more information on litigation the town is connected to.
Councillor Diane Pouget requested “a complete report” from administration of any pending lawsuits against the Town of Amherstburg, estimated costs to defend the town and how the town will pay for the possible expenses.
Pouget said she has received the same question “over and over again” over the past few weeks about how many lawsuits the town is involved in. She referenced a lawsuit filed in the fall of last year, and she stated the town is “unrepresented.”
The moving parties were numbered companies with the town listed as the respondent.
“I think it’s very unfair the public knows about this and yet, I as a councillor, have to tell them I know nothing about it,” said Pouget. “That’s why I’m asking for this report to come back to council. I think we are entitled to know when we have major lawsuits against us.”
Mayor Michael Prue said, “we live a litigious society and I’m not sure staff can report on every person or group of persons that wants to sue us.” “Very often, they just end up being there for years. There’s nothing to them, they’re not defended and they are eventually thrown out,” said Prue.
Clerk Kevin Fox said he is also risk manager for the town and said he has heard from residents on claims that are before the courts.
Fox added the town is happy to look into the claims again but said claims are investigated by administration.
Pouget said there is a matter in Toronto that is still active, and Fox encouraged her to send that file along and it will be studied further.
Prue said he didn’t know what the case Pouget was referring to, but speaking in general terms, he said sometimes in damage claims, people sue “the King down to the school board and everyone in between.”
Pouget wanted a report to come back to town, stating “public business is public business.”
Prue said the town has to find out if they have been served and who is representing the town, but council would have to learn that information in-camera.
Fox said he was happy to provide a confidential e-mail on the matter cited by Pouget, but believed the motion put forth was “too vast” and would be time consuming to gather all lawsuits, adding “anyone could sue anyone for anything. It doesn’t mean it has merit.”
Pouget wanted her motion to proceed to a vote, with only herself and Councillor Molly Allaire voting in favour.
Councillor Don McArthur asked if a motion could be passed asking for an e-mail to assuage Pouget’s concerns, with Fox stating he was willing to take direction on the specific matter.
Pouget was concerned over her ability to share the information.
“Everything filed with the court is a public document,” said McArthur.
McArthur told Pouget if she has a statement of
claim, she can share it with council, the public or “sell it on a street corner.”
“You don’t need the clerk to do that,” said McArthur. “You have it in your possession.”
McArthur added statements of claim contain unproven allegations and who the parties are.
“You are free to hand that out anytime you want,” he told Pouget.
Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb said it could have been addressed at the May 11 meeting and said “I’m not sure why it has gone this far.” He said he will await to hear from Fox.
“I don’t know why there is any secrecy to it. We could have just discussed what was in that document. I guess we’ll have to hear back from the clerk,” said Gibb.
Pouget also wanted a full report at a future meeting regarding the status of a May 2016 motion for the town “to fund and erect” a plaque in front of the Front Road North home formerly occupied by the late Eugene and Elizabeth Whelan. The plaque was to pay tribute to a visit there by Soviet officials, one of which was Mikhail Gorbachev, and was later dubbed “The Walk that Changed the World.”
Whelan was a former Member of Parliament, senator and Minister of Agriculture.
“This motion was passed in May of 2016 and it was unanimous. Somehow or other, this motion got lost. It was never reconsidered. I’m asking for a full report to come back to council on the status of this motion,” said Pouget.
Pouget said she had newspaper reports and pictures to substantiate what she was saying.
Pouget said what brought it to light was that Kirk Walstedt, who used to work for Senator Whelan, asked about it with Pouget stating she followed up with the Whelan family. Walstedt is the current deputy mayor of Lakeshore.
Clerk Kevin Fox recalled a plaque being installed in Navy Yard Park recognizing Whelan, but Pouget emphasized the plaque she was asking about was to be placed at the former Whelan home.
“I think that’s really, really important we acknowledge that historical function in the Town of Amherstburg,” said Pouget.
Prue said it was a “fairly simple request” to find out what happened to the motion.
“The Legion Week parade occurs annually on the third Saturday in September. This year’s parade is scheduled for Sept. 19,” he said.
Town council passed the request in a unanimous vote.
Mayor Michael Prue said it means it doesn’t have to come back to council but a future town council could still have a say into the future of the event and what could happen.
Other special events that were approved by Amherstburg town council at the May 11 meeting were the Amherstburg Horticultural Society’s Garden Tour, scheduled for June 27-28, as Toddy Jones Park is a location that is used, the Active Aging Expo May 29 at the Libro Centre from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and the Pedals at Passports event at the Libro Centre Aug. 8 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
McGregor fire causes $30,000 damage, ruled accidental
By RTT Staff
A fire in a McGregor subdivision has been deemed accidental and caused about $30,000 damage.
Amherstburg fire chief Michael Mio said fire crews responded to a reported fire at approximately 6:30 p.m. May 12 in the basement of a residential home on the 7000 block of Eagle Crescent.
Mio said damage was confined to the basement area but the home sustained smoke damage.
One resident was checked at the fire scene, Mio indicated.
According to Mio, smoke alarms alerted the resident. The fire chief is issuing a reminder to all residents to ensure smoke alarms and CO detectors are installed on all levels of the home and tested on a regular basis.
Practice walk for “750 For Peace” ends in Amherstburg
By Ron Giofu
Teajai Travis is on a mission to unite people, promote peace and help others.
He is walking long distances to prove that point.
Travis will be one of the walkers that will be participating in the “750 For Peace” walk, one that starts July 1 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and ends 32 days later at Jackson Park in Windsor.
“The goal is to spread peace and unity,” said Travis.
The walk is also a fundraiser with the Windsor resident raising funds for the Windsor Youth Centre and the Sandwich Teen Action Group.
To prepare for the event, he has been undertaking a series of practice walks with the most recent of which was a roughly 32km walk from Windsor to Amherstburg last Sunday. Travis started his walk from the area near Kildare Ave. and Ypres Ave. in Windsor around 8:45 a.m. May 17 and arrived at the gazebo in King’s Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg just after 3 p.m., about 45 minutes sooner than expected.
A previous practice walk went from Windsor to Belle River, a 28km trek.
“These are practice walks to see how my feet, joints and hips hold up,” said Travis. “So far, so good.”
Travis added he was glad to have some heat last Sunday, as it helped acclimate himself to the main walk that will primarily take place in July.
The local practice walks represent the longer stretches of the main “750 For Peace” walk, with about 30km being the maximum that month.
Some days are about 10km walks.
“Those are the slower days,” he said.
Fundraising is going well, Travis added, with his goal being $5,500. So far, his “750 or Peace and Unity: Ottawa to Windsor with Love” GoFundMe page has raised in the neighbourhood of $5,100. An open mic night at Emmanuel United Church in Windsor was held Saturday night to help the cause, he added.
People he has met on his practice walks have been supportive, noting he had friends meet him Sunday along the way, met up with Councillor Don McArthur and got greetings via e-mail from other council members and community members he reached out to. Schools were among the others Travis said he contacted. He also received support and beverages from local businesses to help him stay cool and get to his final destination.
While in Amherstburg Sunday, Travis concluded the walk by meeting with friends and family and having dinner in town before being driven home.
“We still have to go grocery shopping,” he joked.
In addition to the GoFundMe page, Travis added there are “750 For Peace” Facebook and Instagram pages that he set up where people can donate and follow how he is doing.
“Next year, we’ll do it again in a different province,” he added, as the walks will go to different provinces in Canada every year to raise funds for causes important to those parts of the country.
“Our mission is rooted in kindness and compassion,” he said, adding they want to pass the legacy of peace and unity to future generations.
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Amherstburg fire crews work at a fire call on Eagle Cr. May 12. The photo was supplied by the Amherstburg Fire Department.
Teajai Travis concluded his practice walk for the “750 For Peace” walk May 17 in Amherstburg. He is preparing to walk from Ottawa to Windsor starting July 1 in the main “750 For Peace” event.
New pharmacy opens with plans for walk-in clinic, doctors
By Ron Giofu
A new pharmacy has opened in Amherstburg with the eventual plan to have doctors and a walk-in clinic on site.
The SV Care Pharmacy has opened at 38 Victoria St. S. and is owned and operated by Sri Etikala and his wife and business partner Vedha. They have a goal of addressing health care needs in Amherstburg, but in Leamington as well where they are working on a similar endeavor.
Sri said Amherstburg has been open to the ideas they are working on.
“This community is very receptive,” he said. “I thank them for the support I am receiving.”
The pharmacy is up front near the main entrance with a common seating area for both the pharmacy and future clinic. There is also a reception area up front. There are ten rooms to accommodate physicians with a female doctor expected to start there in late June with at least two more interested in joining, Sri added.
Sri also envisions an urgent care facility at the site, with a procedure room on site for suture removal, IUD
insertions, stitches and more minor procedures. Goals also include bringing in allied healthcare providers such as chiropractors, dieticians among others.
The SV Care Medical and Walk-In Clinic is planned to be a “one-stop shop” and a “health hub.”
“They’ll come here and get everything,” he said.
The building was purchased last September with work beginning in December. Sri said they plan on incorporating as much technology as possible, with state-of-theart equipment and the ability to register at the walk-in
clinic online from home and to receive a notification when the doctor would be ready to see the patient.
The goal is to have a seven day per week walk-in clinic and a family practice six days per week. Hours would depend on demand but Sri noted that everything depends on the support of the community and how many doctors they can secure.
Both Sri and Vedha have medical backgrounds, specifically in the pharmaceutical field.
“I’m a pharmacist. This is my 30th year as a pharmacist,” he said, noting he has managed Shoppers Drug Mart locations and the pharmacy at the Leamington Walmart.
“My wife owns a few pharmacies in Windsor.”
“We both are pharmacists,” added Vedha.
The idea, he added, is to bring healthcare to those unattached currently to a doctor or those who want shorter wait times to see a physician.
Sri said they like the community aspect of Amherstburg and even want to move to the community to live. They like the location as it has ample parking yet is in a quieter area of the town.
For more information or to register to be a future patient at the clinic, visit www.svcareclinic.ca, all 519-730-0077 or visit the pharmacy at 38 Victoria St. S.
Donation to Miracle League
Sri and Vedha Etikala have opened SV Care Pharmacy at 38 Victoria St. S. with plans to bring in doctors as well.
The Miracle League of Amherstburg received a donation of $1,010 prior to the first game of the day May 16. The donation was made in memory of Carol Pillon, who passed away March 25. Carol and husband Bob’s granddaughter Emily is a player in the Miracle League of Amherstburg. Also pictured is Emily’s mother and Carol and Bob’s daughter Janice Beauchamp.
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Day of Champions track and field event presented by GECDSB
By Ron Giofu
A track and field event in the style of Special Olympics returned last week.
The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) presented its annual “Day of Champions” track and field days recently at Sandwich Secondary School in LaSalle with special needs students from around the area coming in to compete against each other. Several schools from Amherstburg were part of the event along with many others from around Windsor-Essex County
Trio of stunt driving charges laid
during the May 7-8 event.
Each day started with a parade, led by the Anderdon Public School band, followed by events and activities. Todd Awender, the GECDSB’s director of education for school operations and information technology, said about 545 elementary school students attended the first day with approximately 250 secondary school students coming the second day.
“Almost every school was represented both days,” said Awender.
Awender said the student athletes
look forward to the “Day of Champions” annually and that leadership classes from area public high schools help co-ordinate the event. There are 50m and 100m races, shotput, ball throw and many other events as well as events for non-ambulatory athletes, he said.
“It’s an inclusive event,” said Awender. “It’s something that excites a lot of children and youth. They make new friends. They have fun. The smiles on their faces are electric.”
Awender estimated the “Day of Champions” has been occurring for
Members of the Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) stated May 15 it had issued a total of 234 enforcement actions over the last four days, including three stunt driving stops Thursday, May 14.
One of those three stunt driving charges was laid in Amherstburg. An 18-year-old female was allegedly driving 130 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone in the area of County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) and South Side Road.
roughly 20 years.
“What we’re hearing from families, staff and the students themselves is this is their favourite day of the year,” said Awender. “It’s about providing opportunities.”
The national anthem is also performed by a student with special needs and greetings were brought both days by public board officials and local dignitaries.
The contingent from North Star High School in Amherstburg included 36 student athletes and ten leadership students.
The other two stops were in Windsor, including a 24-old-male allegedly driving 97 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone in the 2200 block of South Cameron Blvd. The other stop was a 22-year-old male allegedly driving 101 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone in the area of College Ave. and Huron Church Road.
According to Windsor police, all three drivers had their vehicles impounded for 14 days and their licences suspended for 30 days.
Amherstburg schools were well represented at the recent “Day of Champions” event at Sandwich Secondary School in LaSalle. North Star High School entered a team of student athletes and leaders (left) while the Anderdon Public School band performed both days (above).
WEBC reports vandalism, thefts at Amherstburg and Windsor trails
By Ron Giofu
The Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC) has been enduring vandalism and theft at some of its trails and is now speaking out.
WEBC president James Braakman said things are actually working out in a positive way and the group is getting more support as a result of its social media post last week.
“It’s a story that really blew up,” said Braakman. “It’s a string of events that started in 2023 and went on through last week.”
The incidents started with the theft of signage at phase one of the Libro Centre trails in Amherstburg. It has also involved graffiti at Black Oak Heritage Park in Windsor and spray paint on the new location of Flow Café and Bikes in Windsor. The latter is at a Canadian heritage site, said Braakman.
“That was really upsetting,” he added.
In its social media post, it stated: “WEBC would much rather be posting about trail improvements, youth programming, community rides,
volunteer work, and the exciting projects we have planned for Windsor Essex. Unfortunately, we feel it’s important to publicly address an ongoing pattern of vandalism and misinformation connected to our organization.”
WEBC states it has no involvement in any of these action and the group “does not support vandalism, destruction, conflict, or irresponsible behaviour of any kind.”
Braakman said WEBC has an idea of who may be doing these actions and why they are doing it, but the group wants to let police do their investigation and WEBC is working with them.
“It’s someone trying to misrepresent us and drag our reputation through the mud,” said Braakman. “We just want it to stop. There’s no need for it.”
The social media post added: “Bringing attention to this behaviour is the last thing we want to do, but we also cannot allow false narratives and intentional misrepresentation to continue publicly.”
Braakman said the vandalism and
thefts are actually having the opposite effect, as it is allowing people to learn about WEBC, what the group does and the programs they offer. The group posted online their focus is about protecting natural spaces, encourage responsible trail use, building community through cycling and creating positive opportunities for youth and families.
“We’re trying to take a negative situation and turn it into a positive,” he said.
Braakman said they have a number of events planned for Amherstburg this year, including a cycling themed weekend at Open Air, group rides, a Terry Fox ride and more.
“There are so many cool things WEBC is doing in Amherstburg,” said Braakman.
The social media post added: “We also encourage our community to continue looking out for one another and for the spaces we all care about. These parks, trails, businesses, and public areas belong to all of us, and it takes the community working together to protect them.”
Country music star welcomed as part of recent “Storytime” event
By Rebecca S. Mickle
Music and literature collided recently when Americana and Country singersongwriter, Tia McGraff, visited the River Bookshop to promote her new children’s book, In Your Dreams Jake, the second installment in the Jake the Road Dawg series.
Children sat enraptured as McGraff, joined by her husband and musical collaborator Tommy Parham, blended storytelling with live music, performing songs while reading selections from each book. The interactive performance had kids howling like
wolves and yipping like coyotes. “The kids really love to do the chants and the singing–they like to get involved,” said Parham.
Inspired by their real-life husky, the series follows Jake, a runaway pup searching for his “forever home” who is adopted by country music couple, Tia and Tommy, who show him an exciting life he had never dreamt of. Told through Jake’s eyes, the books also feature the couple’s other furry companions and feature artwork by Parham. “We’re about sharing the gift of songwriting and music and Jake’s journey with kids,” said McGraff.
Jake’s story is rooted in reality. Adopted at one year old, he soon became their constant companion, even joining them onstage while touring.
“When we were traveling just the two of us, it could get lonely,” McGraff shared. “We started taking Jake with us and that was the inspiration for the book–the importance of the road dog to the musician. It made us feel safer, like we were at home.”
Now, Jake’s legacy continues to inspire.
Following Jake’s final journey,
McGraff began work on a second book and an accompanying album. “He inspired so many people,” she said.
“That opened my heart to writing songs about kids and dreams–it’s really shaped the direction we’re going.” McGraff closed the afternoon by sharing one of Jake’s guiding messages: “Never give up on finding your pack.”
Following that performance, McGraff and Parham performed a one-hour show later that afternoon at Christ Anglican Church on Ramsay St. in Amherstburg.
A photo posted on WEBC’s social media accounts shows someone painted their name on a tree in Windsor. This is just one act of vandalism that is being investigated.
Tommy Parham and Tia McGraff were both at River Bookshop for a “Storytime” event recently. While in Amherstburg, they also performed a concert at Christ Anglican Church.
Kicks & Giggles
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
WORD SCRAMBLE
Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to photography.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Slow down to smell the roses, Aries. You’ve been running at full speed, and your body is asking for a break. A low-key evening at home will recharge your batteries for a big weekend.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Creativity hits you in an unexpected place, Taurus. It might even come while you’re doing chores. Explore a new idea thoroughly, as it might be the creative spark you’ve been looking for.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
A misunderstanding is cleared up by a simple phone call, Gemini. Don’t let a text message stew in your mind. Direct communication is the only way to keep your peace of mind this week.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Focus on your workspace, Cancer. A little reorganization and some new decor will shift the energy and help you focus. You’ll be surprised how much your environment affects your output.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Your generosity is noted, Leo. Helping a colleague or friend with a thankless task will earn you major karma points. Expect a small, pleasant surprise to come back to you.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, steer clear of over-analyzing a recent social interaction. You did fine, and people enjoyed your company. Focus on the future instead of replaying the past on a loop.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
A financial risk might be tempting, but the stars suggest sticking to the plan for now, Libra. Focus on “slow and steady” gains rather than “get rich quick” schemes this week.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
You’re feeling extra protective of your time, Scorpio, and that’s okay. Saying “no” to an invitation isn’t a rejection of the person; it’s an investment in your own mental health.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Laughter is your best medicine this week, Sagittarius. Seek a person who always makes you giggle. A lighthearted approach to a serious problem will reveal the simplest solution.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Your reputation is preceding you in a good way, Capricorn. Someone in a position of power has their eye on your work. Keep your standards high; the payoff is closer than you think.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, an old hobby is calling your name. Dust off those tools or that camera. Reconnecting with a past passion will give you the emotional boost you’ve been looking for.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Trust the timing of your life, Pisces. Something you wanted didn’t work out, but that’s because something better is currently in the works. Keep your heart open and your head up.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
MAY 17 - Josh Homme, Musician (53)
MAY 18 - George Strait, Singer (74)
MAY 19 - JoJo Siwa, Dancer (23)
MAY 20 - Cher, Singer (80)
MAY 21 - Mr. T, Actor (74)
MAY 22 - Ginnifer Goodwin, Actress (48)
MAY 23 - Jewel, Singer (52)
free music series “Music off the Back Porch” returned to the rear of the Park House Museum May 15 featuring Kara Kaufmann (left) as the opening act with Johnny Mac & Friends (above) closing it out. The friends that joined Johnny Mac (John McDonald, also below) included his wife Liz as well as Doc & The Rev (Terence Morris and Rev. Shirley Carleton). The next “Music off the Back Porch” is June
Monique Belanger and Joe Perry scheduled to perform.
PHOTOS BY RON GIOFU
Wildcats pick up win to cap regular season on the diamond
By Ron Giofu
The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats boys baseball are entering this week’s WECSSAA baseball playoff tournament in good shape.
The Wildcats picked up a convincing 11-1 victory over the visiting Riverside
Stingers last Thursday afternoon in what was their final regular season game. The win gave Villanova a 6-1-1 record on the WECSSAA Cullen/Soulliere Division season, tied atop the division with the St. Anne Saints.
The win was meaningful for the Wildcats as both themselves and the
Stingers had 5-1-1 records heading into the afternoon contest at Villanova. The win over Riverside was the second consecutive win for the Wildcats, as they travelled to Leamington last Monday (May 11) and defeated the Cardinal Carter Cougars by a 7-5 final score.
“I thought we played really well,”
said assistant coach Jason Reaume. “Our pitchers were able to have good command of the strike zone.”
Reaume also pointed out the hitters were able to get on top of Riverside right away and the Wildcats’ defense played well in the field and got them out of some jams.
“Overall where we’re at in the season, we’re where we want to be,” said Reaume.
The Villanova boys baseball team has been improving as the season has gone along and they are trending in the right direction, he indicated.
The Wildcats have a young team this season, Reaume said, as they have about five Grade 12 players but a lot of Grade 9 and 10 players. He added they have been placed into bigger roles than the Wildcats would normally do when they have more senior-aged players.
Reaume said it was roughly the fifth straight year that the Wildcats finished the regular season atop the WECSSAA regular season standings.
The WECSSAA baseball playoff tournament is this Tuesday and Wednesday.
Admirals present awards as part of annual wrap-up banquet
By Fred Groves
Another Amherstburg Admirals season came to an end Sunday night as the local Provincial Junior Hockey League (Jr. C) held its annual sponsorship, volunteer and player appreciation wrap-up banquet.
Capping off the 2025-26 season at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157, there were a pair of double award winners this year in goalie Bennett Horrocks who took both the Rookie of the -Year honours along with Most Three Stars selections.
Forward Stefan Djordjevic’s 38 points during the regular campaign garnered him the plaque for leading scorer and his 13 goals in the post season was rewarded with the MVP in the playoffs.
Captain Drew Booker was the recipient of the regular season MVP.
“He is an awesome leader and the guy who everyone wants on their team,” said departing head coach
General
Zack Gervais.
Gervais led the Admirals to a 15-216-0 record during the season and a first-round playoff win over the Mooretown Flags.
Taking home the Best Defenceman Award was veteran Jake Goudreault who led all blueliners in scoring with 23 points.
“He was definitely our backbone
back there,” noted Gervais.
Goudreault is expected to lead a strong defence corps this fall which probably will not include rookie Holden Wiley who it was announced is expected to move up to the LaSalle Vipers Jr. B hockey team.
Wiley, along with veteran Finnigan Russett, were named the winners of the Community Service Award.
Others taking home hardware Sunday night were Volunteer of the Year Dylan Bezaire, and Coaches Award went to rookie Liam Tiessen.
“Sometimes it’s a thankless job but it’s greatly appreciated,” said team owner Greg Crain of the work volunteers do behind the scenes.
Crain also thanked the generous sponsors and parents for their support all year long.
“It does take a village to run a hockey club,” he said.
Admirals GM Andrew Sykes was gracious in his comments to the coaching and support staff, saying, “when you are a group that gets along, you have comradery.”
Paul Bortignon returns to coach the Admirals this year and he inherits a team that has won the first round of the playoffs the past two years.
“Being trusted to lead this group was an honour. The success we had the last two years did not come by accident,” said Gervais.
Amherst grad looking to work with NSHS on football exchange
By Ron Giofu
A General Amherst High School graduate was back in town last week and is working on a possible exchange program for football players at the current high school.
Jon Mouskis-Morrison was at North Star High School May 13 where he met with principal Kyle Berard, a former teacher of his. Mouskis-Morrison said he has done a lot in the 21 years since he
graduated from high school, and now lives in Melbourne, Australia.
Mouskis-Morrison played football during his time at General Amherst and was on the 2004 team that got to the WECSSAA Newman Conference final before losing to a strong Herman team. He now coaches football in Australia, specifically the Northern Chargers, where he is known as “Coach Moose.”
“We call it gridiron,” Mouskis-Morrison explained. “Football can mean a lot of different things in Australia.”
The St. Thomas of Villanova boys baseball team defeated the Riverside Stingers 11-1 last Thursday afternoon at Villanova. The Wildcats finished the WECSSAA regular season with a 6-1-1 record.
The Amherstburg Admirals held their year-end awards banquet May 17 at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 in Amherstburg.
Jon Mouskis-Morrison shows a ring earned during his playing days at General Amherst High School.
Community Calendar
SATURDAY, MAY 23
PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING; The Ontario Purple Martin Association is having their next meeting at Dock and Vine Restaurant, 470 Tisdale Ave., in Lighthouse Cove. Doors open at 9 a.m., the meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. This is a great place to meet, observe lots of Purple Martins and possibly stay for lunch. For info, call Paul at 519-738-3476. The public is welcome.
SATURDAY, MAY 30
OLDE ENGLISH HIGH TEA; Presented by the St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League at the Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., in Amherstburg. Runs from 12-3 p.m. Tickets $25 each, available by calling June at 519-736-5078. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Silent auction, hat contest, games and prizes.
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. Please bring yarn donations to Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 in Amherstburg or phone Deb for pick-up at 519-995-4057. Thank you in advance!
COMMUNITY DINNER; Community dinners hosted every Thursday at 5 p.m. at Encounter Church, 125 Alma St. Held in partnership with Feeding WindsorEssex. Free to attend, everyone welcome.
VOLUNTEERS AND ALUMINUM CANS NEEDED AT BRYERSWOOD; Community service volunteer hours are available for high school students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com. Camp is accepting donations of aluminum cans. Drop by the camp Monday-Friday 12:30-4 p.m. with donations.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED; The Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission needs volunteers. Cleaners required Monday-Friday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dishwashers needed Thursdays (and to fill in, as
needed) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Maintenance people needed Monday-Saturday as needed for building maintenance. Help also required to organize special events and fundraisers. For info, e-mail Jill at aburgmission@yahoo.com or visit www. aburgmission.ca.
ROTARY CLUB OF AMHERSTBURG MEETINGS; Rotary meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at The Fort Fun Centre, 689 Texas Road. New members welcome. For info, e-mail rotaryclubofamherstburg@gmail.com or call Susanne at 519-990-2775.
GIBSON GALLERY EVENTS; Latest exhibit is “Student Pix,” which runs from May 22-30. Reception May 30 from 4-5 p.m. Exhibit features photography from students in the Windsor-Essex County area. 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. The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Current hours are Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
MCGREGOR LINE DANCING; Held at the McGregor Community Centre, 9571 Walker Road, Thursdays including June 4, 11, 18 and 25 and July 2 and 9. Runs from 6-7:20 p.m. Absolute beginner and beginner dances, no experience necessary. $40 registration or $10 drop-in. Variety of music genres. For info, e-mail harrowlegionlinedancing@gmail. com.
MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELLING SERVICES; The Youth Wellness Hubs Windsor-Essex 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 519-800-8640.
MEALS ON WHEELS; Offered by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Meals on Wheels assists those 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. ACS caters to dietary needs. Meals come with soup, bread, main course and dessert. Cost $8 per meal. Call 519-736-5471 for details.
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, 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, call 519736-4870.
SERVICE TIME; Christ Anglican Church, 317 Ramsay St., now has one service, starting at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
SERVICES; Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda, 2953 Olinda Side Road in Ruthven. Rev. Paul Langston-Daley will talk about “Covenant and Community” May 10. Service start at 10:30 a.m. For info, call 548-324-4352. All are welcome.
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.
GAHS grad wants to start exchange program with North Star
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The senior men’s Chargers team won their league championship and he said that program is branching out.
“We’re starting up a junior program as soon as possible,” he said.
The Chargers are involved in an exchange program and welcome football players from North America to head to Australia while Australian players would play in North America.
When Mouskis-Morrison learned Berard was back in Amherstburg as principal, he wanted to visit him while he was visiting home and run the idea past him.
“We’re looking into the mechanics of how we can do it,” said Mouskis-Morrison. “It’s still very much
in its infancy and we want to make this happen.”
His music career eventually led Mouskis-Morrison to Australia and he is still working in the music industry there. His love of football never left him and he refers to himself as “a football guy” with football as a second career for him.
Mouskis-Morrison recalled that 2004 run the General Amherst Bulldogs went on, winning against a talented Sandwich team at Sandwich before narrowly losing to Herman.
An exchange program would be great for players aging out of football locally, as they could still play in Australia and see another beautiful country to boot.
Mouskis-Morrison said no experience is necessary to get involved with the program and it is a chance to have fun and enjoy a great sport.
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 have fun playing 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, visit www.bryerswood.com, call 519-9967364 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. 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., 519-736-5471. Meals on Wheels, CareLink Accessible Transportation, Senior Support, Keep The Heat, Ontario Energy Support Program & more. Please call to see how we can help! Food bank runs Tuesday, Thursday, Friday with curbside pickup available.
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RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS
WITH OVER 30 YEARS of renovation & construction experience, I can ensure your project is completed professionally, correctly, and with pride. Locally owned & operated. Fully insured and references available upon request. www.renovisions.ca Steve 519-300-0961.
EVENT SPACE FOR RENT
HALL RENTAL for showers, birthdays or gathering at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church- 129 Simcoe St. Amherstburg. For information, please contact Linda @ 519-736-6096 or Doris @ 519-734-8154.
ANNUAL WILDWOOD RV COMMUNITY YARD SALE
11112 11th Concession
Rd. McGregor. Saturday, May 30th 9am-3pm. New residents=new items. Rain or shine. You never know what you may find!
POWER WASHING & PEST CONTROL
DELINE’S SERVING AMHERSTBURG since 1988. Making your home look new again. 519-7362448.
FOR RENT
Two Bedroom apartment available July 1. Upper unit overlooking the water. Washer/dryer, utilities included. $1,800 a month. Furnished or nonfurnished. Serious inquires only. First and last required. Call (519) 566-8791
“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.
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.
FOR RENT
Caldwell Towers North, two-bedroom apartment for rent available June 1. Underground parking, 1,228 square feet. Additional 2.5 bedroom, 1428 square feet, available July 1. Call Andy 519-7367295.
FOR RENT
FOR RENT
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for Rent in Amherstburg, includes utilities $1,790. Very clean, well maintained, approximately 1100 sq. ft. Lower-duplex on Queen Street in quiet neighbourhood. One block from the Detroit River within a short walking distance to town. Carpet and ceramic tile throughout. Modern open-concept kitchen with island for working or eating. Fridge, stove, and dishwasher included. Private laundry-room with washer and dryer included. Windows in every room with mini blinds included, providing lots of natural daylight. Central forcedair conditioning and highefficiency gas furnace. No smoking. No dogs. Private access to your own patio within shared rear-yard. $1,790 monthly, includes: central forced-air heating and cooling, natural gas, electricity, water, and sewer. Minimum 1-year lease. Apply with income verification. First and last month’s rent required. By appointment only, call 519736-4473 between 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and leave a detailed message.
Welcome to your 3-bedroom, 2-bath home for rent in amherstburg. Newley remodeled as of april 2026, offered for $1,975 per month, plus utilities. Includes: fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Very clean, well maintained, approximately 1600 sq. Ft., At 194 simcoe street, easy-walk to downtown amherstburg. Short walk to local schools. Modern kitchen offering lots of cabinetry for storage with slow-close doors and drawers. Adjoining slowclose pocket-door to laundry-room with washer and dryer with lots of cabinetry for storage and counter-space for folding your laundry. Downstairs is where bedroom #1 is. Downstairs also has a 3-piece bathroom. Upstairs is where bedrooms 2 and 3 are. Upstairs also has a 4-piece bathroom. Windows provide lots of natural daylight in every room with mini-blinds and curtainrod holders included. New instant hot water supply, central forced-air conditioning and high-efficiency gas furnace are included. No smoking. Driveway parking for 2 vehicles. $1,975 Monthly plus utilities. Minimum 1-year lease. Apply with income-verification. First and last month’s rent required. By appointment only, call 519-736-4473 and leave a detailed message.
Notice of Application of Larvicide for Mosquito Control
Beginning on May 1st and continuing through to September 30th, 2026, Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc. will apply a biological larvicide in the Amherstburg area. This application is for the control of larva mosquitoes only and will be conducted over specific mosquito breeding sites within the boundaries of:
Kingsbridge Subdivision to McCurdy Drive and from the Detroit River to Meloche Rd / Concession 3 N
A detailed map that indicates the specific boundaries of application and affected properties for this program is available at the Town of Amherstburg Public Works office at 512 Sandwich Street S and on the Town’s Website at www.amherstburg.ca
The larvicide VectoBac 1200L (PCP#21062, liquid) and VectoBac 200G (PCP# 18158, granular) may be applied to standing water if mosquito larvae are detected. This product contains the active ingredient B.t.i which is a naturally occurring bacterium found in soils and is very specific to mosquito larva This bacterium is not harmful to bees.
If your property falls within the treatment area you may be contacted by direct mail. If you have any questions, concerns or objections, you may contact Pestalto at 1-866-648-7773 or by e-mail. Objections and concerns will be tracked, and subject property will be removed from treatment.
TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM INFORMATION
Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc.
501 Rennie St., Hamilton, ON, L8H 3P6
Tel: 1-(866) 648-7773
Morgan Tyler at morgan.tyler@pestalto.com
Town Contact: Antonietta Giofu at (519)-736-3664 ext 2320 or agiofu@amherstburg,ca