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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

By Ron Giofu

A local business is moving to a new building and hopes to bring in more businesses and apartment dwellers.

Bruno Orsi, owner of 2-Way Automotive, will be leaving his long-time home at the corner of Murray St. and Ramsay St. in the coming weeks and moving to his new building known as the River Towne Plaza at 15 Renaud Dr. He will be occupying a larger space – over 6,000 square feet – in the new building with seven other commercial units along the building’s main floor.

Upstairs, there will be nine apartments including two accessible units.

Orsi said construction has moved slower than hoped due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but said things are progressing forward. He said the new store will be designed specifically to be a parts store, noting the location he is leaving had to be retrofitted for that purpose.

The new building has been several years in the making. He already owned the property on Renaud St. He had people interested in the Murray St. location over the years and while he didn’t have any interest in moving originally, he received an offer that made sense for him and then he went to an architect to see what could be done at the Renaud St. site.

“I know they want to do a lot in the downtown area,” he said.

Bruno Orsi is developing a new building – the River Towne Plaza – at 15 Renaud St. in Amherstburg. When it is completed, it will have nine apartments on the second floor and eight commercial units on the ground floor, including 2-Way Automotive, which he also owns.

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Orsi estimated the cost of the new building to be between $3-4 million.

Planning of the new building took a little over two years, Orsi added, and construction has been going on for about one year. He said he is using the best materials on the project and wants it to be a high quality building.

“I didn’t skimp out,” said Orsi.

The remaining commercial units will range in size from 1,000 square feet to 1,300 square feet and can be set up based on the needs of the tenants. The apartments will range from 1,000 square feet to 1,400 square feet with rents to start in the area of $2,000 per month

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plus utilities. He said it will still be another couple of months before the apartments are ready.

“They’re all brand new,” he said. “They are the latest and greatest. The utilities in this place are going to be very little.”

Most apartments will have Juliet balconies, in which people can open their patio doors to let in light and fresh air. Orsi said everything is being built to 2021 standards including a fire warning system that identifies to the specific room where the trouble is.

“There’s no way in the world if there is a fire in the building that they are going to miss it,” he said.

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WPSB won’t waive police clearance fees, will waive fingerprinting fees

By Ron Giofu

It was a partial victory for the Amherstburg Community Team in its request to have police clearance fees waived by the Windsor Police Service.

While the request to waive police clearance fees was denied by the Windsor Police Services Board (WPSB), the board will send correspondence to the province asking it consider funding those costs in the future. The Windsor Police Service charges $25 per police clearance for volunteers and $55 for employment but there is no charge for a police clearance for volunteers in areas served by the OPP. The OPP does charge $41 per clearance for employment “We think if (the province) covers it for the OPP, they should cover municipalities as well,” said WPSB vice chair and Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo of the volunteer cost.

DiCarlo said they would have liked to waive the fees for volunteer groups, but they simply can’t afford it. Windsor city councillor Rino Bortolin requested the letter from the WPSB also go before Windsor and Amherstburg councils so it can be supported as well.

The WPSB did agree to cover the cost if volunteers need to be fingerprinted.

A report from Windsor Police Service information services director Dawn Hill said the service has maintained the current cost recovery fee schedule since 2014.

“A survey of the ‘Big 12’ police services in Ontario shows that the Windsor Police Service is in line with the fees other agencies are charging for volunteer record checks,” she wrote. “Prior to entering into a contract with the Windsor Police Service in 2019, the Amherstburg Police Service was charging $40 for an employment related record check and $20 for volunteer purposes.”

Hill noted the Ottawa Police Service implemented a “waived fee” for volunteer record checks in recent years.

“The cost of waiving this fee eventually resulted in a $2.4 million budget deficit,” Hill stated. “To offset this, in 2018, the Ottawa Police Services Board approved a fee increase for employment related checks to $90, so that persons seeking employment were subsidizing the cost of the volunteer checks. This however proved to be unsustainable as the board received numerous complaints from community members and organizations that this cost was too high and presented a barrier to employment for many citizens.”

Hill stated Ottawa Police has since revised the policy and reverted to charging a $20.40 fee for volunteers and $66 for an employment related check.

While Hill said the Windsor Police Service recognizes “the tremendous value that these community service groups provide to the city and town,” the amount of work that is required by its staff members to prepare a record check for employment or volunteer purposes is considerable.

The new River Towne Plaza, as seen at night. The building will have nine apartments and eight commercial units. Submitted photo

The Windsor Police Services Board (WPSB) met recently and discussed waiving fees for volunteer police clearances as part of the meeting. While the board won’t waive the fees for police clearances, they will do so for fingerprinting costs. Screenshot

Hill stated five permanent full-time members staff the records search unit, including two in Amherstburg. Total salary and benefits for the unit is $461,312.49 and Hill stated “this does not include the other material and associated costs of producing a final completed record check, such as banking fees, cash pick up fees, licensing fees, stationary, equipment and postage.”

An average of 2,547 volunteer record checks are processed annually, she said, and for which $63,675 in related cost recovery fees are collected. Since 2019, 84 per cent of volunteer checks were completed for Windsor residents, and the remaining 16 per cent were for residents of Amherstburg.

Hill stated fingerprints are required to be submitted to the RCMP when a check is run on a person and their name or date of birth is found to be a possible match to someone on the pardoned sex offender database. The RCMP charges $25 for this service, however waives this fee for volunteers. The $45 Windsor Police Service fee for fingerprint services however is not waived, she noted.

“Only 4.68 per cent of all persons who get a record check however are required to submit fingerprints, which averages to approximately 117 volunteers per year,” she said.

By waiving the fingerprint fee, it will mean an annual loss to the service of approximately $5,265.

Bruno Orsi’s business, 2-Way Automotive, will be housed in a 6,000 square foot space inside his new building at 15 Renaud Dr. He hopes to move from his current Murray St. location to the new store in the coming weeks. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

New building to have commercial, residential units

Continued from Page 1 The new building will also have three-phase power, Orsi stated, meaning that no matter what a building or tenant wants to do, it can be accommodated. The apartments will each have 100 amp service.

“There’s nothing in the apartments that you can’t run,” he said.

There are multiple access points to the apartments, with exterior staircases as well as an elevator inside the building.

Orsi indicated he is open to having seniors and “snowbirds” living in the apartments, adding if they choose to live there, there are steel doors, lighting and multiple 4K security cameras around the building to keep it safe. There will also be laundry facilities in each apartment.

“We want to make it as nice as we can and as safe as we can,” said Orsi.

The new ownership at his current store have been accommodating and Orsi thanked them for working with him in letting him stay longer until he is able to

complete the move.

“A lot of people come into the store and joke around saying ‘what are you still doing here?” said Orsi.

The new building will have 49 parking spots in a private parking lot, as compared to on-street parking at his current site.

“They’re parking challenged downtown,” he said. “The town does the best they can but the reality is that it’s tough. Over here, it’s just us and whoever the tenants are.”

Orsi said John Gillis is his architect and Front Construction and their subcontractors are doing the construction. However, he noted his son Joseph did a lot of work on the building as well. He also was grateful to the services of Fieldcraft Engineering as well as Hewson Electrical.

“This is all state-of-the-art,” he said of the new building. “I wanted it all done right.”

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Huge yard sale returns to raise money for Hope of St. Joseph Shelter in D.R. Congo

By Ron Giofu

After having to take a year away from their huge yard sale, volunteers returned with their fundraising event to benefit the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter in the D.R. Congo.

A steady flow of people came through the property of Marc and Mary Beneteau last weekend with all proceeds going to the shelter. The shelter is operated by Father Donato Lwiyando, a former associate pastor at St. John the Baptist Church in Amherstburg who has since returned to his homeland to operate the shelter he founded.

“We’re doing pretty well,” said Mary, last Saturday morning. “It’s been steady.

We haven’t had big groups that overwhelm us but it’s been good. We’re happy to be here.”

Many people return to the huge yard sale every year that it is presented, though there are new people yearly as well, she said. Most who attended the yard sale enjoyed being there. She estimated they raised about $2,000 per day.

“The people are so happy,” said Mary.

The first weekend of the yard sale started last Thursday and ran through Sunday with the second weekend coming this Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 3560 Middle Side Road (County Road 10). She said it took a couple of weeks to get set up, including tents, spacing out tables, making sure they had plastic and tarps to cover the tables at night and if it rained and hauling the goods that were put out for sale.

Mary said it was a lot of work and that they received a lot of assistance from volunteers, some of whom were students earning volunteer hours for school. More volunteers are welcome this weekend and can call Mary at 519-996-4800 or Larry Allen at 519-736-6731 for information.

“It’s fun,” said Mary. “Everyone is so happy.

The people helping us this year have been marvelous. The kids have been amazing. The boys that came to help set up were troopers.”

Families came out to assist, she added, and some volunteers had their own clothing sales at their home a few weekends earlier to help the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter.

All COVID-19 public health guidelines are being followed with the vast majority of the people complying, Mary added. They have signs, mask requirements, signage, tables spaced out and hand sanitization locations among their protocols.

Father Donato is doing well, Mary stated, and he is keeping busy with the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter and two other shelters as well. While yard sale proceeds benefit the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter for mothers and girls, he is also operating St. Mary’s Shelter for boys that are from the streets of Bukavu, D.R. Congo as well as Holy Family Shelter for moms and babies from the streets.

“He is excited about the fact the yard sale is back,” said Mary.

Mary emphasized she and the other volunteers are grateful for the extra help they are receiving this year and also want to thank those who have donated items.

“We are thrilled. We are so thankful for their support,” she said. “I have the most amazing helpers this year. They are creative, self-directed and happy.”

Mary added she doesn’t even know some of the donors.

“A lot of people have donated,” she said. “Someone told someone else and I get a phone call. It’s amazing the donations we’re getting.”

Those who have attended have called it the “department store of yard sales” and volunteers say they are enjoying it.

“It makes us feel good to help our fellow human beings,” said Anna Adams.

“We have a crew that has been here for years helping but we could always use

“You can tell the people put a lot of time and effort into it"

Harry and Rose Beneteau, Sue Deslippe, Mary Beneteau and Wendy Knuckle were just some of the volunteers running the huge charity yard sale at Mary’s Middle Side Road home. The event continues this weekend at 3560 Middle Side Road with all proceeds going to the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter in Bukavu, D.R. Congo. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

more.”

Katherine Beneteau said she went to yard sales with her mother as a child and now brings her daughters with her.

“It’s very organized,” she said of the huge charity yard sale. “You can tell the people put a lot of time and effort into it.”

For more information on the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter or to donate, visit www. hopeislife.ca.

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What’s the hurry when behind the wheel?

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While covering the recent special meeting of Amherstburg town council, part of the evening’s discussions shifted to construction vehicles speeding down Texas Road. It was stated that the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is trying to take care of the issue through tickets and warnings, but that problems persist.

This isn’t the only area of town where speeding problems have been reported. Residents in the area of Meloche Road and Simcoe St. have reported speeding and loud vehicles in Ron Giofu that area.

There were the protests at the corner of Sandwich St. S. and Pickering Dr. from seniors pressing for slower speeds and additional safety measures. Residents of Pickering Dr. have voiced concerns with speeding down that street with a request also put in for a four-way stop at Pickering Dr. and Cherrylawn Cr. at one point.

Those aren’t the only areas of Amherstburg that have had issues with speeders and aggressive drivers. In fact, it isn’t a problem unique to Amherstburg as most municipalities could likely come up with a number of streets where people drive too fast and intersections where people blow through, barely slowing down in the process.

I’ve been on concession and county roads where people pass me like I’m standing still, as I’m sure we all have.

Lowering speed limits is an answer. The slower the vehicle travels, the severity of damage from a collision is likely to lower. I live on a residential street in town, not a major thoroughfare, and a pickup truck sped past my driveway Saturday evening only to squeal its tires as it turned a nearby corner.

Police can’t be everywhere. Regardless of a municipality, whether that municipality is a town or city, cops can’t be on every corner pulling over speeders and bad drivers. There has to more responsibility taken by drivers and respect shown to other drivers and nearby residents.

I’m not sure what the hurry is or who people are trying to impress, but speed limits are there for a reason. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve gotten a speeding ticket or two in my day and by no means am I the perfect driver, but people (including, at times, myself) have just got to take a closer look at the speedometer when behind the wheel. ** The deadline has passed for the Talk the Burg survey on the parks proposals for H. Murray Smith Centennial Park and Jack Purdie Park, but the public opinions and thoughts are still there. Just because a deadline has passed for an online survey doesn’t mean you can’t have an opinion.

If you still have thoughts and ideas, whether you like the proposals presented or not, e-mail or call your council members. Let them know what you like, what you don’t like and what you would like to see.

I suspect this will still happen but I would hate to see people think a deadline has passed and that they can no longer express their feelings.

JUST A THOUGHT

Thanks to the generosity of many Amherstburg residents, the Amherstburg Community Foundation was able to provide eleven local non-profit organizations with $63,765 in funding in 2020.

A new HVAC system for the Mission; computers for The House youth centre; funds for the garden in front of the community hub through the Horticultural Society; and funds toward repainting the Park House are just a few examples.

As the Amherstburg Community Foundation begins the 2021 Believe in Amherstburg campaign, the need to support our local non-profit organizations is greater than ever. Applications from local non-profits are pouring in and we are calling on the people of Amherstburg to show their generosity once again this year.

If you would like to join those helping to continue to make Amherstburg the best small town in Ontario, then I ask you to show your support today.

Cheques made payable to the Amherstburg Community Foundation can be dropped off at the River Bookshop (67 Richmond St.) or credit card donations can be made on our website (https://www.amherstburgfoundation.org/).

Your donation is fully tax deductible, and you will be proud to know you that you had a part in continuing to make Amherstburg the best small town in Ontario. Thank you.

Chris Gibb, President, Amherstburg Community Foundation

Elected officials must consider the health, safety and well-being of the community they serve RE: Local business owners adding new building to portfolio While I appreciate Richard Peddie’s enthusiasm for “what historic Amherstburg once looked like,” I disagree that “the town is not investing enough in heritage.”

The town was so committed to heritage that it remained silent throughout my tenyear campaign to make the Carnegie library accessible. The library retrofit cost continued to rise over a decade, as did legal fees for the town to resist any library changes. The Ontario Human Rights Commission highlighted the case in its Annual Report and the town credited others with my accomplishment.

In addition to ignoring my requests, the town disregarded funding initiatives that prioritized accessibility. When I questioned the marina, instead of changing the priority project to the library, the town withdrew its application.

In 2001, I requested that council include accessibility in the tender for library repairs; Instead, the town donated $710,000 for a replica of the HMS Detroit, for which taxpayers incurred a 9% tax hike over a two-year period.

The town attracted negative attention when it circulated its council resolution throughout the province to request an extension to the accessible website deadline that it knew about for several years. I had been requesting the town make its website accessible since 2001, along with other items that would have increased accessibility, but they were received, noted and filed.

Shamefully, only one person with a disability was consulted about the Open Air weekends and the town placed accessible parking in an unsafe location.

More recently, administration recommended an over-expenditure of salary and benefits expenses in the Clerks Budget Centre for additional staff overtime to deal with advisory committee commitments and AODA compliance. There were no details in the report so I can only wonder why AODA compliance was not routinely incorporated without overtime.

Too often heritage takes precedence over accessibility; sometimes accessibility is not even incorporated in the initial planning stages, all of which is contrary to the human rights code. Not everyone is aware that heritage buildings can be made accessible.

I do not believe that heritage should be “referenced in the budget.” Elected officials have human rights obligations and must consider the health, safety and well-being of the community they serve, and provide services and things that the municipality is authorized to provide —Linda Saxon, Amherstburg

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Mission thankful for support during the COVID-19 pandemic We were very blessed at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission to have been able to adjust well in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic which unfortunately has left many scrambling to make ends meet. I am so glad to report that we are still strong in support and I want to extend another thanks to all supporters for their efforts in service.

So far, we have been able to serve over 15,000 hot meals to families and have curated over 500 emergency food baskets during the pandemic.

Again, the tremendous support didn’t stop there!

With your help we were able to contribute to the June 27th Miracle food drive and help those in need.

This was our first fundraiser since the pandemic started and it was a great effort by so many individuals and organizations.

Since our regular fundraising events have been cancelled during the pandemic we have relied solely on the donations and generosity of individual donors and businesses, we thank you very much for showing your support through your continued donations.

Lastly, we would like to thank our dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly through the pandemic. We have had to reduce the number of volunteers to adhere to government guidelines and we have relied on less volunteers to do more, they have all stepped up to the challenge to ensure our community still has access to our services.

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Save what is left of Centennial Park

Face it. The majority of what we once knew as Centennial Park in Amherstburg is now under the control of the Greater Essex County District School Board. Do not be mislead by the park concept drawings recently published. The remaining much smaller portion of Centennial Park to which the general public has access should be a green treed area designed for family use.

Mr. Miceli stated during the July 7 virtual presentation that the town’s asset management plan does not consider parks to be a core asset. He further stated “If it is a core asset, I would suggest to you that we have an abundance of these core assets when we are talking about parks.”

We disagree. During a recent council meeting, Ms. Baillargeon said that school lands are public green space according to the town’s Official Plan. How much of this “abundance” is really school land? Open green space has been proven to be necessary to maintain healthy neighbourhoods and well-being of residents. Let’s not give up that space, no matter the cost.

Once we give it up, that green space is lost forever.

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During the virtual presentation, Mr. Miceli also chose to admonish/lecture Amherstburg taxpayers. “...Let your councillors know that you value parkland more than you value the ability for people in this community...to have access to affordable housing....”

Was the concern about affordable housing expressed during negotiations with the school board? Was an affordable housing option suggested to council at that time? Or was the park property simply released to the school board without this consideration? Had affordable housing been considered back then, the financial burden to Amherstburg taxpayers would have been reduced as housing prices continue to climb.

This is not and should not be a choice between keeping our parks or providing affordable housing. Surely there are other location options for affordable housing in Amherstburg. Has a space downtown, such as the current General Amherst site, that is much closer to stores, banks, and health services, been considered?

—Larry and Kathy Foley, Amherstburg

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Local sisters help area animals again this year

By Ron Giofu

Ellie and Leiya Stuebing donated $759 to Wings Rehabilitation Centre in Amherstburg recently. The money was raised through a bake sale in their Edgewater Beach neighbourhood. Submitted photo

mals and this year decided on Wings Rehab. They learned about what the organization does and had a tour of the Middle Side Road facility.

“They were very thankful,” said Aaron. “That’s what it’s all about – giving back to the community and learning those values.”

Leiya said another highlight, other than the amount of money they raised, was seeing a lot of people show up.

Aaron said it was mainly people from the Edgewater Beach area and some friends and family that attended.

“We have a great community down here,” he said.

“Everyone helps out and helps support the girls.”

For the second straight year, the Stuebing sisters stepped up and assisted local animals.

Eight-year-old Leiya and five-year-old Ellie recently held a bake sale at their home in the Edgewater Beach area of Amherstburg and it generated proceeds that were donated to Wings Rehabilitation Centre.

“We made 84 cookies, 72 muffins, three pies that were raffled off and 60 people came,” Leiya reported, along with two different types of lemonade and other drinks.

Leiya was in charge of the drinks while Ellie looked after serving the cookies and muffins.

The Stuebing sisters ended up raising $759, over $200 more than what they raised last year.

“They were pretty excited,” said father Aaron, of the final total. “They were jumping up and down.”

The proceeds from the 2020 event were donated to the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society and the family hasn’t decided yet where the 2022 proceeds will go.

Ellie and Leiya Stuebing’s bake sale raised $759 to help injured animals.

The Stuebing sisters This year’s proceeds went to Wings Rehabilitation Centre. Submitted photo want to help injured ani-

Town council wants update on former Duffy’s site

By Ron Giofu A lack of activity at the former Duffy’s site has prompted questions from the community and those were relayed to council as well.

The former restaurant and motor inn site along Dalhousie St. at the foot of Gore St. remains vacant and blocked off with chain link fencing. Noting that he has been contacted by residents about the status of the project, Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche asked administration for an update on where things stand with the project at a special meeting of council.

CAO John Miceli told town council members the environmental assessment (EA) on the property has yet to be completed and that the town is still awaiting word from the province on the matter. He said they are still trying to satisfy the requirements of the province.

“We are finalizing the ministry requirement on the issues for the Duffy’s property. What we’re hopeful is that the Ministry (of Environment, Conservation and Parks) will give us some approvals so that we can do some of the work this year.”

The chief administrative officer also told town council that director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon is preparing “tender-type documents” in order to have them ready to go if and when the Ministry of Environment,

Conservation and Parks grants its approval.

“We have responded to their questions and we’re waiting back for their comments and approvals,” said Miceli.

The town has budgeted $300,000 for work at the site in 2021 and provide such things as landscaping and walkways for the general public to use.

Councillor Don McArthur asked if there was a way to focus on the land portion of the property rather than the water area.

“We just want to grass it over and provide public access to that space,” stated McArthur.

“Without getting ministry approval, this may be problematic,” responded Miceli. “Our plan was only $300,000. We wanted to create some walkways and provide public access. What we’re being told by our consultant until the ministry actually signs off on things, you do not want to give them any reason to put the process in jeopardy. That’s really what we’re waiting for. We’re trying to ensure we exercise our own due diligence and make sure the ministry is satisfied.”

Miceli added once that occurs, the town is hopeful to have the prepared document ready to go and have contractors ready to do the work.

The Town of Amherstburg agreed to purchase the waterfront property in late 2016. The motel and the restaurant were both torn down in mid-2017 and the land has sat vacant ever since.

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Region’s medical leaders press for pace of vaccinations to pick up

By Ron Giofu Stating that COVID-19 vaccination rates in Windsor-Essex County have “plateaued,” a group of local medical leaders have written an open letter to the community urging everyone to get their shots.

The group is led by Dr. Wajid Ahmed and includes Dr. Jessica Summerfield, president of the Essex County Medical Society, chief of professional staff at Erie Shores HealthCare Dr. Ross Moncur, Windsor Regional Hospital chief of staff Dr. Wassim Saad and vice president of medical affairs, quality and chief of staff at Hotel-Dieu Grace Health Care Dr. Andrea Steen.

The medical professionals are pleading with community members ages 12 years of age or older to get vaccinated in order to avoid a fourth wave of the pandemic.

“This is a critical time in our fight against COVID-19, if we as a community grow complacent, the risk of further health, social well-being, and economic impacts could be grave,” the letter states, emphasizing the urgency for all residents over the age of 12 to get their vaccine as quickly as possible.

The letter further references the experiences of other communities across the globe and the spread of variants as warning signs of potential spread of infections and the potential corresponding restrictions that could occur in the fall and winter months.

“As medical leaders in Windsor and Essex County we feel compelled to do everything within the scope of our roles to encourage everyone in our community to be fully vaccinated as soon as possible. We are at a critical point where our community’s collective hard work has resulted in over 65 per cent of individuals with a first dose and over 55 per cent fully vaccinated – but it is not enough,” the letter states. “Currently, spread of COVID-19 variants is increasing rapidly in other countries, for example, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, and the United States of America. Those who are not vaccinated contribute to the majority of the cases and they are at the greatest risk of contracting the virus, experiencing life-threatening complications, and spreading the virus to others. In this race to avoid another local wave of COVID-19 infections, we need everyone to do their part as quickly as possible.”

Considering the earlier struggles in securing vaccines for our community, the letter states that COVID-19 vaccines have never been more available. Residents can get vaccinated at local pharmacies, through their healthcare provider, at a pop-up clinic, or at a mass vaccination site such as the Libro Centre in Amherstburg, the Devonshire Mall (former Sears store) in Windsor, the Moy Medical Centre in Windsor and the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Complex in Leamington.

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sites,” the letter states. “If you are not partially or fully vaccinated, now is the time. Get vaccinated. If you know friends, family members, or coworkers that are not partially or fully vaccinated please encourage them to be vaccinated as soon as possible. If you are unable to travel to a vaccination site, there are resources available to assist you in getting there, please visit www.wevax.ca to learn more.”

The medical leaders add: “This is a critical time in our fight against COVID-19 and if we as a community grow complacent, the risk of further health, social well-being, and economic impacts could be grave. Together we can ensure a safer fall and winter and set us on a road to recovery, but the time for action is now.

Only together can we beat this virus and only together can we move forward as community. Act now and help avoid a devastating fourth wave of COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex. Get vaccinated and strongly encourage everyone you know to be vaccinated as soon as possible.”

For more information about how Windsor and Essex County residents can get vaccinated, please visit http://www.wevax.ca.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has put out information on COVID-19 vaccines including facts, myths, FAQs, vaccination statistics, and more, and people can access that by visiting wechu.org.

The public can also subscribe to receive e-mail updates from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit about COVID-19 vaccines.

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“Christmas in July” fundraiser generates over $2,000 for ACS

By Ron Giofu The holiday season swept Amherstburg Community Services last week and those who supported them didn’t have to battle snow and ice to boot.

Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) presented a “Christmas in July” fundraiser recently in which turkey dinners were prepared by the Meals on Wheels kitchen and served to the public.

The meals consisted of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, a roll and dessert for $10 and was presented in partnership with Royal LePage Binder Real Estate.

“It went well,” said ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. “We sold out once again.

The business community offered great support.”

Over 200 meals were sold that day, with most people pulling up to the rear of the Amherstburg Community Hub, where the ACS office is located, and being served through a window.

Proceeds reportedly topped $2,000 and will go towards programming ACS will be offering at their new location.

DiBartolomeo said they hope to have more clubs and activities meet there, with plans including other non-profit agencies and more partnerships.

“We will definitely increase the number of programs and activities that will be offered to all generations,” she said.

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Jeannette Ruby (Ferris) Martin Jeannette Martin passed away July 27, 2021 at the age of 95.

Loving wife of the late Harry Wilfred Martin (1994). Beloved mother of Carl (Carolyn) Martin, Bradley (late Laurie 2012) Martin Dear Grandma of Jennifer ( Jared) Burns, Kristy Martin ( Jeremy), Ann-Jean Bondy, the late Neil Martin (2021), Julie (Stefano) Mastrantonio, Amy (Roland) Wilfong and Jenny (Yatxan) Labrada. Loving GreatGrandma to Ashlynn, Avery, Quintin, Valencia, Marcello, Tre, Ava, Vanessa, Armani and Havana.

Resting at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home, 197 King St. W. Harrow. Visitation was held on Saturday July 31, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 a.m. A private family funeral service followed with interment at Erie Cemetery, Colchester.

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Beverley Wilma Rebecca (nee Fisher) Leaman Beverley Leaman passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021 with family by her side at the age of 78.

Reunited with her soulmate and beloved husband George (2021). Dearly loved mother of Shelley (late Glenn Boots 2018), Michele Fera (Gary), Gay- Anne Ledingham ( Jonathan Dietzel), and David (Kathy Sinclair). Grandmother to Ainslee ( Justin Laframboise), Alex ( Justin Shepley), Gregory, Andrew (Nicole Christensen), Kevin, Paige, Macy, Ella, Georgia, and all of her furry friends.

Great-grandmother of Rowan. Predeceased by her father Ralph (1975) and mother Bernice (2000). Older sister to James Fisher (Diane) of Thorndale, Ontario. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Giant pile of gravel on Boblo will be used in development of island’s south end

By Ron Giofu The giant gravel pile along the shore of Boblo Island will be used for the development of the south end, according to the developers.

The freighter that recently dropped off the gravel has caused some in Amherstburg to wonder what it was for, but Cindy Prince, vice president of properties with Amico, confirmed it will be used in the development of the south end of Boblo Island.

“We had it brought in by ship to ensure we can minimize the use of the ferry so the priority can be the residents,” said Prince.

Amico is trying to ensure the gravel pile does not become a fixture, she added.

“We’re hoping to start the servicing in August,” said Prince. “Hopefully it won’t last too long.”

The bulk of the gravel will go into the road construction along the south end of Boblo Island, she added.

There is one larger road that will loop the exterior of the island, with Prince stating that will be similar to what has happened on the north end of Boblo. There will also be two cul-de-sacs that will be created.

Prince added the first round of scientific studies they have to do is nearing completion and they hope to start roads, sewers and waterline work within a two-week timeframe.

“That gravel is all for that purpose,” she said.

Amico is aiming to construct 220 units on the south end of Boblo Island, in addition to the residents that currently occupy the island. While there is a chance residents could see homes popping up on the south end of Boblo Island this winter, Prince indicated a more realistic timeframe is the spring of 2022.

“It’s a very exciting time,” said Prince. “At Amico, we are very excited with how the project is going so far.”

The freighter Manitoulin operated by Lower Lakes Towing made a rare visit to Amherstburg to deliver the stone to Boblo Island.

The ship arrived and put the bow close to shore just north of the ferry dock on the island. The stern of the freighter remained in the Amherstburg upbound channel. By 11 p.m. the stone had been discharged using the “front mounted conveyor boom,” said Amherstburg resident Dave Cozens, who photographed it.

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Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo hands turkey dinners to Troy Purdy. ACS held a “Christmas in July” dinner fundraiser and raised over $2,000. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Lori Murphy receives her turkey dinner from ACS volunteer Terri Wilkie. ACS’ “Christmas in July” fundraiser saw over 200 turkey dinners sold. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

The public, volunteers and the ACS staff enjoyed the “Christmas in July” fundraiser, DiBartolomeo continued, as they had decorations out and got into the theme. She believes it could become an annual event for ACS. “It’s been very well received,” said DiBartolomeo.

“It’s fun. Everyone seems happy with the Christmas theme.”

ACS and Royal LePage Binder Real Estate will also be teaming up later this year on a toy drive.

That is planned for Nov. 20 at the Royal LePage Binder office at 65 Sandwich St. North.

People will be invited to drop off a new, unwrapped toy between 9 a.m.-12 noon and ACS will ensure it gets to a family in need.

For more information on Amherstburg Community Services and the programs and services the agency offers, call 519-736-5471 or visit www.amherstburg-cs.com.

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Essex County’s newest winery joins the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration

By Ron Giofu The area’s newest winery held a “Chardonnay celebration” on the weekend as a way to celebrate its grand opening.

Dancing Swallows Vineyard stated it is the first winery in the Lake Erie North Shore appellation to become a member of i4C, which is the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration, with owner/ winemaker Scott Wilkins stating it is one of the premier wine festivals in North America, focusing on the cool climate variations of the most popular white wine grape in the world.

About 25 people spread out across table on the property of Dancing Swallows Vineyard over two recent evenings in late July where they enjoyed the wine and food, with the latter coming from the To Your Kitchen cuisine food truck.

The opening comes about nine years since work first began on the farm that has been in Wilkins’ family since 1881.

“We’ve been working on the vineyard and commercial planting since 2012,” said Wilkins.

It is a unique location primarily due to the ground it sits on. They had to do test batches because few typically plant a vineyard on the type of soil in that area of Amherstburg.

After a few years of growing and producing, including some where cold weather negatively impacted the site, they originally planned to open in 2019. That was delayed until 2020 then the COVID-19 pandemic became a factor.

Wilkins and his team, which also includes Bryce McCloskey and Annie Xu, have five key variety of grapes

at the vineyard.

“It’s all outdoors,” he said. “It’s sort of California style.”

Every July, Wilkins stated Chardonnay winemakers from around the world gather in Niagara to pour their wines and compare notes.

“This year, owing to the pandemic, many of the events are online, but on the weekend of July 2325, individual wineries are holding special tastings and events to help share their love of their favourite grape,” he noted.

Dancing Swallows Vineyard joined the celebration with an outdoor dining experience of small plates based on the food of the 2014 movie “Chef.” Food included Tostones, Cubanos, Arroz Con Pollo, Texas Smoked Beef Brisket, and more, all served in their outdoor tasting garden with some exceptional Chardonnays (and one Cab Franc).

Wilkins said “Chef” is a “lovely little film that captures the excitement of food, and the joy of doing something small and unique. It speaks to what we are trying to do here at Dancing Swallows.”

The new winery has noticed it is getting a lot of traffic from the Toronto area, with Wilkins noting that is a pleasant surprise. People have been unable to travel to California and want something different than the Niagara region, so they are heading to southwestern Ontario.

Wilkins stated he grew up in the Sarnia area and became familiar with farming near Wallaceburg. When he inherited the farm on Howard Ave., next door to G.L. Heritage Brewing Co, family members thought he would sell it, but he went back to school and entered the wine industry.

A Chardonnay Celebration was held last weekend at Dancing Swallows Winery on Howard Ave. About 25 people turned out at the July 23 sitting.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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Dancing Swallows Winery owner/winemaker Scott Wilkins held a small grand opening Chardonnay Celebration at his new winery.

The newest local winery is located on Howard Ave., next to G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

“I love the place,” he said.

Dancing Swallows Vineyard prides itself on being different as they converted a shipping container into a bar, have a garden-style tasting area, small lot production and he added they try to be creative when making their wines. Food service is not their focus, but they are trying to source local snack food items.

“Our idea is more of a mid-afternoon break,” he said.

Dancing Swallows Vineyard was able to serve wine last October, even though people had to bring blankets to enjoy. Participating in the Chardonnay celebration acted more as a grand opening.

“It’s a great industry and we are going to try and do something different,” said Wilkins.

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Mayor Aldo DiCarlo was invited by the Provincial Marine to fire off the noon gun in Navy Yard Park. The Provincial Marine re-started their activities and drills and held a small public event to mark the occasion. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

The Provincial Marine along with Mayor Aldo DiCarlo gather for a group photo following the noon gun firing. The Provincial Marine resumed activities Saturday.

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Provincial Marine relaunching their activities as pandemic conditions relax

By Ron Giofu For anyone in or near the downtown core of Amherstburg that heard a loud bang at noon Saturday, it was to mark the return of a local re-enactment group.

The Provincial Marine fired off its noon gun – twice – late last month in King’s Navy Yard Park as a way to mark their return but also to acknowledge the fact that life is slowly getting back to normal as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are starting to be relaxed.

“We decided to get together and have a drill day,” said Lt. Dale Kidd, the president of the Provincial Marine. “We decided we wanted to do a little public event and celebrate the return to normalcy for everyone. We felt the best way to do that was with a traditional noon ceremony.”

Firing the noon gun used to be the way of starting a new day and Kidd stated the Provincial Marine

believed that would be a great way to mark the nonprofit organization’s return.

“We felt it was very fitting,” he said.

The Provincial Marine invited Mayor Aldo DiCarlo to fire off the first shot, while Provincial Marine member Erica Grainger celebrated her birthday by firing off the second round.

Weather played a factor in the day’s activities, as Kidd pointed out they watched the forecasts to ensure they could get their activities in. They also had a gun drill that day.

It was the first time in 18 months the Provincial Marine gathered for any sort of drills or activities.

“Even those of us who are supposed to know what we’re doing were rusty,” he quipped.

There are no solid plans on what they will do next, but Kidd noted there are potential partnerships with nearby Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada about possible events in August. Kidd said he

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works with Alex Dale at Fort Malden and they hope to work together on an event.

“We may do some stuff with them or the Friends of Fort Malden, the group that supports the Fort,” said Kidd.

All re-enactments were cancelled in 2020 and there will be no re-enactments for the Provincial Marine to participate in for the summer of 2021 either, Kidd added. There is hope of some re-enactments in the region this fall.

“Unfortunately, we got shut down last summer and this summer,” he stated.

Kidd added they were also hoping to bring people downtown to watch. The Provincial Marine are very much about drawing people into the downtown core and supporting area businesses.

“We hope everyone helps these people get back to normal,” he said. “We didn’t get to play. They didn’t get to work.”

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Amherstburg’s Nick Price slides under the throw during a game against the Essex Jr. team last week.

The Cardinals lost 16-6 in Essex County Senior Baseball action, RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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Josh Slaney delivers to the plate during last week’s game against Essex. The Cardinals lost and their Essex County Senior League record now sits at 0-6. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Amherstburg’s Nick Price said last Wednesday night’s game followed the same SUDOKU It’s been a rough start for the Amherstburg Cardinals senior men’s baseballANSWERS CROSSWORD ANSWERS formula as most of their other games so far this year. team but they are still hoping for a good ending.

“It’s been the same kind of game all season,” said Price.

The Cardinals hosted the Essex Jr. team last Wednesday night at the Libro Price said they came out hitting and scored some runs early, but things came Centre and lost 16-6. The game was called after five innings. The loss drops the apart later in the game and they went on to lose.

Cardinals’ record to 0-6 on the 2021 season.

“It’s all errors,” he said.

Amherstburg was missing some players but the players that were on the field A condensed 2021 schedule makes it more difficult to get practices and work on Wednesday night made several errors on the field that cost them some runs. things like their fielding, Price added.

Throwing errors on the infield and misplayed balls in the outfield as well as “We’re kind of trying to fix things on the fly,” he stated. “It’s not always the best timely hitting by the visitors led to Essex having big innings in the third and recipe but hopefully it works.” fourth innings in particular.

Price added “we’re hitting enough to win but the errors are hurting us. They The Cardinals got off to a 2-0 lead after one inning on back-to-back RBI doubles. are losing us games.”

After an Essex home run cut the lead to 2-1 heading into the bottom of the second, The Cardinals have enough time to fix their issues and get ready for this year’s another double cashed in a run.

OBA tournament and Essex County Senior League playoffs, he believed.

However, Essex would score four in the third inning and eight more in the “We’ll correct it,” he said, adding there are also new players on the senior fourth inning. An Essex error in the bottom of the fourth led to two Amherstburg Cardinals this year they are trying to get into the lineup. runs but the visitors would score two of their own in the fifth.

The next game for Amherstburg is Aug. 8 in Woodslee. First pitch is scheduled A bases loaded walk in the bottom of the fifth inning would account for for 3 p.m.

Amherstburg’s sixth run of the game, but with Essex up by ten after that inning, the game ended via the mercy rule.

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Kicks & Giggles ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, feelings of nostalgia may come over you this week, prompting you to look at old family movies or thumb through photo albums. Enjoy this trip down Memory Lane.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It is good to remain positive and keep an open mind, Taurus. Maintain your optimistic attitude and others will soon gravitate toward you.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Take heart that many people around you are experiencing extreme emotions this week, Gemini. Help them work through the situation and your efforts won’t go unnoticed.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, stand up and defend yourself when the need arises. Your reputation is beyond reproach, and for good reason. Others can be relied on to support you.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, others appreciate your straightforward, no-nonsense attitude. You’ll find support by being honest at all times, so keep up the good work.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you often like things to be orderly and fact-based. However, this week you may find yourself clouded by emotions. You may have to go with your heart this time.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Reach out to others for help with a sticky situation, Libra. Only by letting others know that you may need some support will you get friends and family to come to your aid.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you can’t always assume that people will be in tune with your needs. You may need to advocate for yourself if you want help along the way.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t jump too quickly into making decisions this week, Sagittarius. Take some time to consider a situation and then form your opinion.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, don’t avoid emotional topics right now, even if you’re tempted to run in the opposite direction. Facing a strong challenge will make you much stronger.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 To reveal the truth about something, tap into your psychic abilities, Aquarius. It may cause others to be a bit uncomfortable, but it is important to clarify things right now.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when dealing with powerful, opinionated forces, including your own, it’s best to keep a level head and remain patient.

Gloria Bezaire (left) joins Seasons Amherstburg general manager Tamasin Dineen in cutting the ribbon in front of her new apartment. Seven suites on Seasons’ third floor have been converted into apartments with seven more on the second floor to follow. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

New seniors’ apartments officially unveiled at Seasons

By Ron Giofu New seniors’ apartments have been officially unveiled at Seasons Amherstburg.

The retirement home is now offering apartments for seniors who wish to live more independently but still have some of the amenities offered by Seasons. The first resident is Gloria Bezaire, with a small ribbon cutting ceremony with Seasons Amherstburg general manager Tamasin Dineen taking place.

Leasing manager Heather Vandenham said seven suites in a third floor wing at Seasons Amherstburg were converted into apartments with the work starting in March. Vandenham said they were getting calls regularly about apartment living and Seasons believed they needed to move in that direction as they felt Amherstburg needed additional accommodations for seniors.

“The need is there,” said Vandenham.

People who live in the apartments are free to live in an independent fashion, the same as they would in another apartment buildings, but Seasons offers such amenities as housekeeping, use of the programming in the building, emergency calls, utilities, cable television and internet.

Bezaire stated that she was happy to be in her new home.

“It’s exciting,” she said. “This is my first night here. Everyone has been wonderful so far. The people are so nice.”

Bezaire added she looked around and compared prices and found Seasons to be comparable, adding that she enjoyed the view she had.

“If you are bored, I think it’s your own doing,” added Bezaire. “Everything is just wonderful.”

Vandenham said converting suites into apartment units won’t impact their regular services while Dineen also stated there is a need for apartments for seniors in the community.

Dineen added Seasons is “a well-known company in the community” and pointed out the seven units on the third floor will soon be replicated in the same wing of the building, but only on the second floor. She said they want to gear the apartments to the senior population to ensure there is a fit with the residents already living at Seasons Amherstburg.

Vandenham said the rent ranges from $1,640 for a one bedroom unit while a two-bedroom apartment costs $2,100.

For more information, contact Vandenham at Seasons Amherstburg by calling 519-736-7557.

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A look inside one of the two-bedroom apartments now being offered at Seasons Amherstburg.

A two-bedroom unit goes for $2,100 all inclusive. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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Shyam Kannan (left) and Sung Hyun Yun (right) were finalists in men’s doubles.

Mark Kupko (left) and Josh Polsky (right) were men’s consolation finalists.

Richard Droulliard, Scott Bulych, Exodus Calit and Richard Palmer were the four players in the Group C final of the GATL. Bulych and Calit defeated Drouillard and Palmer. Submitted photos

GATL holds third annual doubles invitational tennis tournament For more information on the league and the event, check out our website, www.gatl.ca The Greater Amherstburg Tennis League (GATL) Women’s Championship wrapped up its third annual Doubles Invitational in Penny Peltier (Kingsville) & Angela Knapp (Lasalle) late July. def. Joanne Ferasol (Lasalle) & Natalie Renaud (WindOver a two-week period, 26 teams competed for the sor) championship in both men’s and women’s divisions.

Women’s Consolation The final Sunday saw some great action and tightly Margaret Bondy (McGregor) & Erin Seagris (Amcontested matches. A small gathering of spectators herstburg) def. Elaine McGinty & Beth McKay (Teand league players were on hand to witness the con- cumseh) tests.

Men’s Championship The league continues to grow each year, with over Jared and Bill Seagris (Amherstburg) def. Sung 200 members playing throughout Essex County. The Hyun Yun (Windsor) & Shyam Kannan (LaSalle) 2021 season runs from June 1 to Aug. 29, with playoffs Men’s Consolation beginning in September. There are divisions for men’s Robert Augustyn & Craig Lohnes (LaSalle) def. Josh singles and doubles, women’s singles and doubles, Polsky & Mark Kupko (Windsor) and mixed doubles.

Group C Final The GATL would like to thank its sponsors for this Exodus Calit and Scott Bulych (Tecumseh) def. event which included Miskus Chiropractic, Radovich Richard Palmer (Windsor) and Richard Drouillard Chiropractic, and Pizza Express in Harrow.

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Angela Knapp (left) and Penny Peltier (right) won the Greater Amherstburg Tennis League’s women’s doubles championship.

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WED. AUGUST 4 - SUN. AUGUST 8 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The Hope of St. Joseph Shelter Inc. Charity supports young women and children located in Bukavu, D.R. Congo, Africa is seeking volunteers to help with their annual twoweekend Huge Charity Yard Sale located at 3560 Middle Side Rd. (County Road 10). Dates are Wednesday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 8.

Any help is appreciated. Students can use for volunteer hours. Covid public health guidelines to be followed. Contact Mary Beneteau 519-996-4800; Larry Allen 519-736-6731.

ONGOING Wellness Together Canada offers FREE, 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT WITH NO WAIT TIMES for Canadians of all ages, in every province and territory and in both official languages. Funded by the Government of Canada. More info at https://wellnesstogether. ca/en-CA. Phone counselling available 24/7 at 1-866585-0445.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 WALTER PERRY EMANCIPATION GOLF CLASSIC Presented by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum at Belleview Golf Club, 436 Belle River Road, Woodslee. $125 per golfer includes golf, cart and boxed lunch. Staggered start time beginning at 8:16 a.m., virtual wrap-up at 7 p.m. For information, call Monty Logan at 313-378-2217, Pat Matthews at 519-98205220 or Derrick Hurst at 519-981-4997.

ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m.

- 1:00 p.m. Call 519-736-5471 for assistance.

SATURDAYS, AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 OPIOID AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - Being held by Optimist International in partnership with Pozitive Pathways, Brentwood and CMHA. A $25 donation is suggested to plant crosses in memory of ones that we have lost. The “You Are Not Alone!” campaign runs every Saturday in August (Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28) from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at All Saints Church, 330 City Hall Square, in Windsor. An opioid awareness vigil is August 31 at that location. To reserve your spot or for more information, visit reachingforthestarsoptimist@ gmail.com or call 519-996-9365. COVID-19 rules and regulations will be enforced.

AUGUST 9 - 15 “RAISE SOME DOUGH” WEEK - Bryerswood Youth Optimist Club teaming with Domino’s Pizza on fundraiser August 9-15.

Domino’s will donate $5 from every order of either of the two specials that week when you mention Bryers1 (one large, twotopping pizza, order of cheesy bread, 2L Coke, $20.99 + tax) or Bryers2 (two large two-topping pizzas, order of cheesy bread, $25.99 + tax). Special can be ordered pick up or delivery.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 COMMUNITY CUP GOLF EVENT - Presented by The House Youth Centre, at Sutton Creek Golf Club. $110 per golfer. Starts at 10 a.m., scheduled tee times. To register or to sponsor the event, visit www.facebook.com/thehouseyouthcentre, search The House on Instagram @thehouseyouthcentre or on Twitter @thehouseyc.

Proceeds benefit The House Youth Centre.

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SOLAR TABLE LIGHTS - Limited edition glass solar table lights available to purchase as fundraiser for Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club. Each is $25 and $5 from each sale goes to the club. Each lights runs on 3 AA rechargeable batteries. For info or to purchase, contact cathy.sales.freelight@gmail.com.

MUNICIPAL HARD SURFACES WEED CONTROL PROGRAM

COMMUNITY-RUN PHOTO AUCTION - Photos taken

by Windsor’s own, very talented, Caitlin Gonneau are posted on the Facebook page Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club Photo Auction, https://www.facebook.com/groups/824183344878984.

Photo details and minimum bids are listed. Caitlin will be donating all funds received over the minimum bids, to the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club. All are welcome to bid on Caitlin’s work.

The Town of Amherstburg will supervise Laing’s Lawn Care & Pest Control in the spraying of weeds on sidewalks, boulevards, curbs and fences within the Town limits.

COVID-19 MASS VACCINATION CLINIC - The Libro Centre in Amherstburg continues to be a mass vaccination centre for COVID-19. To book your appointment or to check your eligibility, visit www.wevax.ca or, if you need extra assistance or do not have Internet access, call 226-773-2200.

60-FOR-60 ANNIVERSARY RAFFLE - Presented by Community Living Essex County as part of their 60th anniversary celebrations. All proceeds help to provide supports and services to over 700 children, youth and adults in Essex County with an intellectual disability and their families. Only 4,000 tickets available.

Prizes include a grand prize of $10,000 cash, sixty $60 dollar gift cards from a variety of local restaurants, retailers and services from across Essex County and a travel gift package valued at $1,400.

Early bird draw for a 60-inch television with Netflix will be July 30.

The remaining draws will be held Sept. 9, the night of the 60th Anniversary virtual celebrations! Tickets are $25 each or three tickets for $60 and available online at www.communitylivingessex.org.

To place your event in the Community Calendar please email: mail@rivertowntimes.com

Please be advised that Munger Horticultural Vinegar Plus (Acetic Acid) Registration #29405 under the Pest Control Products Act Canada will be used for control of vegetation in these areas.

Commencing on July 1, 2021 weather permitting and ending October 1, 2021.

For more information, please call Laing’s Lawn Care & Pest Control (519) 818-5755 Eric Chamberlain, Manager of Public Works at 519-736-3664.

Collect calls accepted from individuals calling long distance.

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LAST DAY for Amherstburg's Vaccination Cllinic is August 7th.

Clinic Hours

Wednesday 12:00pm-6:45pm

Thurs, Fri, Sat 9:00am-3:45pm

WALK-INS Welcome Both Vaccines available. First come first serve.

Appointment can still be made at wevax.ca or 226-773-2200

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