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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

By Ron Giofu The private school within Amherstburg looks to be leaving town and a request to move into another former school hit a roadblock.

St. Peter’s ACHS College School headmaster Peter Thyrring appeared before Essex town council Monday night seeking to move his school from Amherstburg into the former Harrow High School. Thyrring came to Amherstburg in 2014 and set up shop in the former St. Theresa School in Malden Centre, but told Essex councillors that is coming to an close at the end of June.

Thyrring outlined the school’s background in Amherstburg, including upgrades to the building and property, including things like a new roof, an obstacle course and hill, repainting and energy efficient lighting. He also said they have had students graduate with Grade 9 and 10 academic credits, done well athletically, hosted out-of-town hockey teams, hockey players and coaches from Russia and have been active in the Amherstburg community.

“Our school is unique and unlike any other,” he said.

Thyrring’s said they need to move from their current location in Amherstburg and noted many of his students, of which there are nine currently enrolled in total, live in the Harrow and Colchester area.

“Unfortunately, our life in Amherstburg ends at the end of June,” he said. “We need a new home.”

The school owns the County Road 20 building, Thyrring added, but a financier pulled out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He proposed opening up in the Harrow High School location in September.

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St. Peter’s ACHS College School interested in Harrow High School site

Continued from Page 1 The school is currently an all-boys school, but his vision would be to bring in an all-girls school as well.

St. Peter’s ACHS School works with Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 in Amherstburg and he said they would work with the Legion in Harrow, should they be able to move. He also pledged to be further involved with the Harrow community.

“Our school is very social,” he said.

However, while the school was praised during Monday night’s virtual meeting, the bulk of Essex council members said the timing isn’t right for such a move.

“The only concern is we haven’t bought the school yet. We haven’t put in an offer.

We don’t even know what the price is,” said Essex Mayor Larry Snively. “We’re not even sure where the (Greater Essex

County District) school board is going at this point.”

Snively said he appreciates what the school does but told the delegation from St. Peter’s ACHS College School it wasn’t possible to have Harrow High School ready by September, even if it is purchased by the Town of Essex.

“This will never happen,” Snively told Thyrring. “I like your presentation and I like what you’re doing but we’re putting the cart before the horse here.”

Snively added: “I don’t think we have the school ready by September. I don’t even know if a deal would even close by September.”

Thyrring was encouraged to work with administration to see if there was an alternate solution.

Essex councillor Kim Verbeek said Thyrring had a great vision but Essex

hasn’t been able to close a deal with the GECDSB yet. She added there is also the issue of upgrades to the building.

“There would have to be a good level of work done before it would be able house a school,” she said.

“The timing is not going to work,” said Essex Councillor Chris Vander Doelen.

“This is a slow, drawn out process.”

Sherry Bondy, who represents Harrow, on Essex council, gave an impassioned plea to make an arrangement with Thyrring work. She said many community groups are eager to get into the building, and believed there could be fundraising and community involvement to help renovate the building.

Bondy envisioned St. Peter’s ACHS being an “anchor tenant” and called for her colleagues to think outside the box and find a way to get the private elementary

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school in the former high school.

“We can do it if we try,” she said.

Snively emphasized the Town of Essex doesn’t even have a price for the Harrow High building yet, and wondered if the public board would “jack up the price” if they know there is a lot of interest in the site.

Essex Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche agreed that the timing wasn’t right.

“I feel bad you are losing the facility (in Amherstburg),” Meloche told Thyrring.

Meloche believed the private school would have been a good tenant and said they would have been welcome in Harrow. He added there is a lot of work to do before any tenants were able to move into the former high school.

“The timing just sucks terrible here,” he said. “I can’t see it being available

by Sept. 1.”

Accidents investigated by WPS-Amherstburg Detachment

A crash at the intersection of Texas Road and Concession 2 North last Thursday evening looked scary, but only resulted in minor injuries, according to the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment.

The two-vehicle crash saw one vehicle sustain heavy damage to the front end while a second vehicle ended up nearby on its roof. As a result of the crash, police say a 60-year-old Windsor woman was charged with failing to stop at a stop sign.

The intersection was closed for several hours as police investigated the accident.

Impaired driving An adult male from Amherstburg has been charged with impaired driving following a single motor vehicle collision.

On May 29, shortly before midnight, Windsor Police – Amherstburg Detachment patrol officers responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision in the 3500 block of Concession 3 North.

Upon arrival, officers located a white 2011 Ford Fusion with extensive damage.

Officers determined that there had been two occupants inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.

causing bodily harm and that the matter remains under active investigation. Investigators are seeking any information in relation to the incident.

Anyone with surveillance cameras are encouraged to check the footage around the time of the incident for any possible evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. catchcrooks.com.

The Windsor Police Service- Amherstburg Detachment invvestigated a two-vehicle crash at Texas Road and Concession 2 North last Thursday. One driver was charged with failing to stop at a stop sign.

According to police, the driver allegedly displayed signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene.

The male passenger was extracted from the vehicle by emergency personnel and was subsequently transported to hospital with life threatening injuries.

Police state a 22-year-old male from Amherstburg is charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle

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Patrol officers responded to the Cypher Systems Group Greenway public trail for a report of an indecent act that had just occurred. It is alleged that a suspect exposed himself to the male victim.

Officers attended the area and obtained a description of the suspect. The suspect was quickly located in the area and arrested without incident.

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Affordable housing presentation happening next Monday

By Ron Giofu

COVID uncertainty cancels 2021 CLEC events

By Ron Giofu The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has once again impacted fundraising events that are presented by Community Living Essex County (CLEC).

The not-for-profit organization stated last week that “due to continued uncertainty and ongoing local and provincial health concerns related to COVID-19, Community Living Essex County has made the difficult decision to cancel both their Charity Golf Classic and in person Ruthven Apple Festival events for 2021.”

This is a repeat of 2020, when the Charity Golf Classic was also cancelled as was the in-person Ruthven Apple Festival, though the latter went virtual and will again this year.

CLEC states that although it is beginning to see positive signs including the reopening of some businesses and services, “Community Living Essex County must remain vigilant to protect the health and safety of everyone in the community amid the ongoing pandemic.”

“Although we were hopeful that we could operate both events and include some modifications in an effort to maintain physical distancing, it appears very clear that we cannot move forward under such uncertain circumstances,” states executive director Karen Bolger.

Bolger adds: “Our highest priority continues to be the safety and well-being of the people we support, our employees, volunteers and supporters. We hope to see everyone again in 2022.”

In the meantime, the agency has already begun the exciting process of planning their second virtual Ruthven Apple Festival scheduled for Sept. 25-26. Community Living Essex County states that it looks forward to building upon last year’s very successful virtual Ruthven Apple Festival to offer a variety of virtual vendors and activities.

CLEC also continues with its ongoing membership drive, with the goal of obtaining 200 members. Thus far, the agency has reached nearly three-quarters of its goal.

Find out more by visiting www.communitylivingessex.org and complete the easy online membership application; or if you have questions, call 519-776-6483, ext. 246. People can also go through that same website should they wish to make a donation to CLEC.

The issue of affordable housing is one that will be addressed in a virtual presentation next Monday afternoon.

Leilani Farha, Founder of “The Shift” and former United Nations Special Raporteur on Housing and Fiona Coughlin, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex, will examine the housing crisis from a global and local perspective.

The presentation is organized by THRIVE Amherstburg.

According to Coughlin, not acting now to protect and grow affordable housing in Amherstburg “will create a future where your own children have no option but to rent Amherstburg from external investors.”

Coughlin noted the housing crisis has impacted children and families locally and stated she plans on making a series of recommendations on what Amherstburg town council could do about it.

“When we discuss affordable housing in Amherstburg we are talking about homes our Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex CEO Fiona own children might live in,” she said.

Coughlin (pictured) and Leilani Farha, founder of The A Homelessness Master Plan put forth by both Shift, will be guest speakers on a THRIVE Amherstburg Windsor and Essex County led to her projecting Zoom call Monday, June 14 from 1:30-3 p.m. that Amherstburg needs 680 affordable rental Special to the RTT units and 440 ownership units. for affordable home builds, council can “The displaced people are children and seniors play a key role in bringing that funding to from Amherstburg living with family and friends, Amherstburg,” she said. in cars, and in dilapidated housing,” she said.

Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex Real estate investing is having an impact in endorses the ten-year housing and “artificially inflating housing prices,” she said. homelessness master plan, she added.

Coughlin believes “to take action on affordable housing we must increase inventory while at She said the organization the same time protecting the current affordable remains committed to ending housing stock.” She plans on having a series of homelessness in the region by recommendations for the THRIVE collective to 2028, particularly if the master OPEN embrace as well as the recommendations she plan targets are followed.

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Enforcing the COVID-19 rules must be difficult It’s a tough task trying to stay on top of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rules and regulations that go with it. It is definitely a fluid situation and I know I am putting out the best information that I have.

Rules seem to change as pandemic conditions warrant, so sometimes it’s tough to know exactly what rules are in place in every sector of our society. We’re all doing our best, and governments have good intentions when making these rules (at least I hope so), but it can be a daunting task to know all of the answers as to why some rules exist and why some people and businesses seem to Ron Giofu have different standards than others (i.e. rules for big box retailers versus small businesses).

That’s why I don’t envy those who have to enforce the rules and regulations. I may know some stuff, but they have to know it all in order to enforce it. And they also have to endorse these rules whether they think they are fair or not.

Angstrom Crescent was addressed at the May 25 town council meeting with the condition of the road I know the latter point could pretty much apply to any rule or situation, but discussed. While an updated roads needs study is expected this year, it appears residents of that some of these COVID-19 rules can be confusing. I’ve gotten calls about why some street in the Pointe West subdivision will still have to wait a while to see repairs.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu stores can sell greeting cards but not others.

Why can’t I buy my children a pair of socks?

Why can I eat in this location outside but not near a restaurant?

When can I get a haircut?

I try to answer these questions, and a lot more, but sometimes I don’t have all of the answers.

When driving by and going to local parks on the weekend, I saw people enjoying themselves and having a good time. That is good, but part of me did wonder

By RTT Staff “are there supposed to be that many people in a group?”

I’m not going to rain on anyone’s parade, especially since I don’t know for sure The condition of one of the worst roads in the Pointe West subdivision was once if anything is technically against the rules, but I did wonder. I saw a police cruiser again addressed by town council. drive by a local park over the weekend while I was there so I assumed all was well Residents of Angstrom Cr., a concrete road that runs off of Pointe West Dr., have since the officer didn’t stop. long pressed Amherstburg council members to address the condition of their road I understand everyone wants to enjoy themselves, see family members and get and give them a new road surface. However, the roadway remains in rough shape. out in the nice weather. But these pandemic rules have me thinking that I still want Councillor Don McArthur noted he was out for a bicycle ride on the road and to be careful if I am out and about with people, regardless of the number of people was re-introduced to the condition of that roadway.

I’m with. Call me paranoid...

“I rode my bike down it on the weekend and emerged unscathed, miraculously,” My hope is that everyone is able to enjoy themselves responsibly, have a good he said. “It’s obviously in pretty rough shape, we all know it.” time and, most importantly, stay safe. I post the daily COVID-19 numbers from McArthur said he was aware the town was doing inspections to see if Angstrom the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit to our Twitter page (www.twitter.com/ Cr. would be a candidate for priority repairs this season. He also questioned the RTT_Amherstburg) and I am encouraged that numbers have been relatively low timing of an updated roads needs study. for our area recently. In order to get rid of this virus and the pandemic once and Public works said there are minimum road standards that have to be adhered for all, these numbers must get even lower and hopefully even vanish altogether.

SCRAMBLE toANSWER and there has to be monthly inspections of the road system. If road inspections At the end of the day, though, I give credit once again to those who have to ununcover issues that don’t meet minimum road standards, roads staff have to deal derstand and enforce all of the rules. It has to be a thankless job so I thank everywith it immediately. That could include pothole filling or road patching. one for doing it, even though some of the rules have people scratching their heads.

Administration said an updated roads needs study is expected in the next few months and will form the recommendations for the 2022 budget. It is unknown where Angstrom will land in the updated report but the street was reviewed since the last study in 2018 and it moved it up about 40 spots in the rankings. However, there are still approximately 140 roads that were prioritized ahead of it according to the study.

Town council was told that roads that ranked ahead of Angstrom Cr. will likely still be ranked ahead of it in the new study. Volumes of traffic do affect the rankings but the condition of the pavement are also considered.

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Town puts money into reserves, resists request for McGregor trail

By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg town council has placed some money in reserves and rejected a request from some members to use a portion in McGregor.

Council approved over-expenditures and reserve transfers with $15,000 in the facilities budget centre for replacement of fence at the municipal office to be funded by a transfer from Reserve Fund General; $45,000 in the Libro Centre budget centre for premier baseball diamond improvements to be funded by a transfer from the Libro Centre reserve; $75,000 in parks budget centre for baseball diamond fencing to be added at Malden Centre Park to be funded by a transfer from the parks reserve; and, $34,653 in the IT budget centre for completion of the CityView Portal Software project to be funded by a transfer from the IT reserve.

The next part of the motion sparked the debate, as the motion authorized the treasurer to transfer the taxation supported surplus of $835,000 to tax stabilization reserve; $500,000 to the fleet reserve and $427,654 to the reserve fund general.

Rousseau was also authorized to transfer $1,342,230 from the Wastewater Reserve to fund the unfinanced portion of the Edgewater Forcemain Phase 2.

Town council members wanted to carve out about $200,000 from the transfers to reserves to fund paved shoulders and/or sidewalks in McGregor but that attempt failed.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche, who lives in McGregor, said sidewalks and paved trails on Middle Side Road (County Road 10) have been issues that have been on council’s plate for six years.

“I think we should take some of this money here, whether we take $100,000 out of a couple of the categories, and set $200,000 aside to complete the full trail,” he said.

Meloche added it gives residents the chance to not use gravel shoulders on Mid-

“This is an opportunity to put our money where our mouth is" dle Side Road and to be able to use paved shoulders without having to walk on the road itself.

“That’s dangerous on a county road,” he said.

There will be over 200 homes that exit onto County Road 10 and there are no sidewalks, Meloche stated.

“I’ve been pursuing this since 2016,” he said. “Administration put it on the capital forecast back in 2017 budget and it’s in the five-year column in 2021.”

Meloche added: “Before an accident happens, before a tragedy happens, we need to look at that matter.”

Councillor Michael Prue said he understood that residents want something done, but believed this wasn’t the way to do it.

“We have a budget process in this town,” said Prue.

Prue said they have public meetings, make decisions on how money is spent and categorize where tax dollars should go in the future.

“This is not a windfall,” Prue said, of the money being transferred to reserves.

“This is simply money that was not spent. It’s going into the reserves and I’m sure going to be considered by all of council against every other priority that may come along.”

Prue said if the money is earmarked for the project in November for the budget, it will be done.

“If we do it this way, why do we have budgets at all?” he asked.

Councillor Don McArthur backed Meloche’s request, though noted while Prue made good points, “I don’t know if there’s a more important priority than the safety of kids in that corridor.”

McArthur said he lives in the Fox Glen subdivision near McGregor and that there

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Amherstburg town council has opted to put surplus money into reserves, though a pair of McGregorbased council members hoped to set aside about $200,000 for a paved shoulder or sidewalk on Middle Side Road. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche and Councillor Don McArthur said there are dangers for residents to walk on or alongside of that roadway. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

is an 80 km/hr road with no paved shoulders or sidewalks after exiting the subdivision.

“It’s a beautiful place to live, I’m not knocking it, but that’s one of the biggest drawbacks when you come out on Middle Side Road,” he said.

McArthur added there have been two motions by this council stating a sidewalk or paved shoulder is a priority and no money is ever directed to it.

“This is an opportunity to put our money where our mouth is,” he said, adding residents have no safe access for kids to get to playgrounds. “We need a trail there and the time for talk is over” Councillor Marc Renaud said he sympathized with those wanting safer access to playgrounds and parks, noting traffic moves quickly in that area. However, he agreed with Prue the town should stick to its budget.

“I think we should stick to the budget process we use and not something that just comes up at a Sales Representative meeting,” said Renaud.

Councillor Patricia Simone added “we do have a process” and hoped for a budget paper about this issue “with concrete numbers and concrete proposals on what can be done and for what cost.”

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Essex County council to send correspondence to province regaring regional re-openings

By Ron Giofu

The County of Essex is wanting a quicker opening to the province to help save local businesses.

The matter was brought up at county council by Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, who noted as of last Wednesday night’s virtual meeting the WindsorEssex County region is doing well with first doses for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Santos noted many businesses can’t wait until later this summer to open and county council unanimously supported a resolution to send a letter to the province to ask for a regional approach to reopening.

“Around this table, there is a message we can all put our name to in terms of how we safely support the reopening of businesses,” he said.

Santos, also the county’s deputy warden, said as of the meeting the region had about a 70 per cent vaccination rate.

“We’re in an unfortunate position where we may be ahead of the province but we’re unable to support our businesses that are still in lockdown,” said Santos. “While I heard some encouraging words from the premier (earlier in the day Wednesday) that he might consider advancing the dates of step one and possibly step two (of the province’s reopening plan), but in failing that and if this is still in place, we’re looking at many of our businesses not opening until late summer or early fall at the earliest.”

Santos noted many municipalities in Essex County are “destination communities” and there are special events, such as birding season, that can’t be held off until conditions improve.

“We have certain concerns,” he said.

Santos said they can still put forth an effort to support local businesses and maintain local jobs while respecting and recognizing how difficult things have been for all levels of government and health advisors as well.

“We’re all doing our absolute best. I think we

all sense the frustration that’s come with the latest lockdown and the continued stay-at-home order,” said Santos. “We can’t ignore there’s still that level of frustration and anxiety in our communities and a different type of crisis when we see the evidence with respect to mental health daily.”

Anxiety and stress mounts when there is the perception of unfair practices, he added, noting it seems like there are preferences allowing looser restrictions on one business over another.

Santos said many businesses have implemented standards that have gone “above and beyond public health guidelines,” adding that many local businesses have served as “educators to the public.”

Small businesses have been closed for more weeks than they were open during the pandemic, he added.

“That’s a significant frustration for them, those that are paying their commercial taxes, yet they are unable to do anything,” said Santos.

The Windsor-Essex County region is vital when it is at its best, he added, and the business community is trying to pivot as best as they can.

“Those small businesses can’t pivot through a closed door,” said Santos. “That’s the reality that we have. All this work and planning will sit idly by if we don’t try to do something and continue with the messaging to the premier to look at where each region is at. I know region by region has been kind of pushed away but last year, we were the most affected as well. We were the most impacted, some of us doubly so when we were separated from the region.

I think we should be able to learn from lessons we’ve had, adjust, pivot appropriately and be safe.”

Santos credited Premier Doug Ford for reaching out to local businesses and helped them maneuver their way through the supports offered by the province.

“The greatest assistance seems more logically and sensibly to use the investments we’ve already made, let’s limit the numbers, let’s put those protocols in

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place for those service businesses that do cater to ‘staycationers,’ that do cater to personal services, those who really need that boost,” he said.

Santos encouraged a letter to the province to “balance the playing field” with safety protocols in place to allow businesses that have been shuttered to reopen.

“We can’t wait until August,” he said.

“I couldn’t agree more,” said Warden Gary McNamara. “When you look at our numbers in the last week in particular, our numbers (of positive COVID-19 cases) are in the low to mid-teens.”

McNamara added Chatham-Kent and SarniaLambton are doing well as well. He said the local numbers in terms of positivity rates are better than the regions that were opened up last summer.

“It seems to be in reverse now in that regard,” he said. “The people of Windsor-Essex County have gone above and beyond to look at the whole public health piece when it comes to wearing masks, and there’s been some outbreaks here and there, but all in all, they’ve really done their job to keep the numbers low.”

McNamara believed regions should be re-evaluated.

“I believe they should be looking at regional openings,” he said, “for the fact that our numbers are really good. I’m not saying we’re completely out of the woods because we’ve still got work to do but I think for us to stall until September does not make sense.”

The warden added the health of many businesses depends on a quicker reopening.

“Many of those businesses are not going to re-open and many of them are hanging by a thread,” he said.

Since the June 2 meeting of Essex County council, the province has announced it is accelerating the first phase of re-opening from June 14 to June 11.

Amherstburg states it will resume its Open Air Weekends starting this Friday.

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A young adult level, graphic novel which tells the story of two aboriginal men/boys, Pete and Joe. The story is intense and emotional as you follow the two main characters living a life that is stacked against them from the very beginning. The book focuses on Pete, angry, impulsive and in a street gang and big brother to Joe. Both are trying to eke out a life with their addicted mother and her jerk of a boyfriend who Pete kills in self defense early on. The portrayal of lost culture, lost history and lost identity is done in a sensitive way that allows the reader to understand and empathize with Pete. His journey toward healing and reclaiming his life, heritage and family is beautifully portrayed.

Franklin Starlight, 16 years old, has been raised by “the old man”. He doesn’t know his mother and has only periodically had contact with his father who, over the course of the years, has been ruined by drink. When Franklin is tasked with assisting his father in his warrior death they embark on a medicine walk - a physical journey up into the mountains - full of brutal honesty, forgiveness and redemption as Franklin’s father reveals his past and all the heart-wrenching reasons for the baggage that not only he carries but that he has passed on to Franklin..

A tragic sorrowful story with rich characters who suffer and overcome and in the end live in hope.

Full of historical facts and aboriginal traditions as well as truly fantastic artwork, the story highlights how the familial trauma really does trickle down to current generations

Wagamese writes such rich characters with multi-layered backstories and his tales have such connection to the land. He is a Canadian Indigenous author whom all should read.

Submitted by Lori Wightman, of River Bookshop, Amherstburg

Submitted by Lori Wightman, of River Bookshop, Amherstburg

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Ryan Amos, Carlie Bruce and Brodie Baker have organized a fundraiser for Trans Wellness Ontario. They are staff members at the Amherstburg Cannabis Company.

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Amherstburg Cannabis Company hosting Pride fundraiser

By Ron Giofu With June being Pride Month, the Amherstburg Cannabis Company is hosting a fundraiser as part of it.

Brodie Baker, a member of the management team at the Amherstburg Cannabis Company, said they decided to do something to help out and raise awareness. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards Trans Wellness Ontario, whose mission is to “enhance and sustain the health and wellness of transgender, genderqueer, two-spirit, non-binary, queer and questioning communities and their families.

“With the pandemic happening, it was hard to do something like this,” said Baker.

But with warmer weather upon the region and the hope of better days ahead, the cannabis shop decided it was a good time to hold a fundraiser and support Trans Wellness Ontario at the same time.

“We thought ‘what better time to do something great?’” said Baker.

Baker noted the roots of Pride Month date back to 1969 when a transgender woman of colour stood up to the injustices she was facing. It has evolved over the years and Baker said they also wanted to show Trans Wellness Ontario they are supported even though their office were vandalized three times recently.

“We want to show them some support and show the community has got their backs,” he said.

Trans Wellness Ontario offers a variety of different services for the people they serve, including a clothing cupboard, a food bank, housing supports and outreach support. They say they are there to “encourage, advocate and help their clients help themselves no matter where they are in their lives by providing support both within the agency and referrals to other services within Windsor-Essex County.

Baker added the goal is to have people be “free to live their true self.”

“We’ve already had an amazing response from the community,” he said, including a person identifying as non-binary thanking them for their efforts on the first day.

The public can donate through a collection cup at the store or through the website at www.theacc.ca.

“There’s no target, per se,” said Baker. “We’re trying to get as much as we can.”

Baker, along with fellow staff members Ryan Amos and Carlie Bruce, are also trying to raise money for Trans Wellness Ontario through a raffle they are doing on their own. A number of Amherstburg businesses have donated to the gift basket and Amos noted tickets are $5 each or three for $10.

“It’s really good to see the community come together and celebrate a local cause,” stated Baker.

The Amherstburg Cannabis Company is located at 268 Sandwich St. S. For more information, call 519-736-0420 or e-mail info@theacc.ca.

“We’ve already had an amazing response from the community"

By RTT Staff The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit announced the expansion of eligibility for those looking to get their second COVID-19 vaccinations.

As of 8 a.m. last Saturday (June 5), individuals 70 years of age and older in 2021, as well as individuals who received their first mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine dose before March 31, will be eligible to book their second dose vaccine at a mass vaccination clinic, local pharmacy, or healthcare provider office that is administering vaccines.

The WECHU advised that as of 8 a.m. Monday (June 7), individuals who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at least 12-weeks ago and who have not yet received their second dose, will be able to have the option of receiving their second dose of AstraZeneca through participating pharmacies or primary care providers or book a second dose appointment for an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer BioNTech or Moderna) through mass vaccinations clinics, pharmacies, or primary care providers. The health unit states the decision to mix vaccines from different manufacturers is in alignment with updated guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendation and supported by the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts.

Appointments are still required for first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses at all of the mass vaccination clinics, participating pharmacies, and participating healthcare providers, the health unit adds. No walk-ins will be permitted. People are asked that when they are attending their booked appointment, to please bring their health card or other identification document such as a driver’s license or passport.

Those eligible to book an appointment do not need to receive the second vaccine in the same location as the first, the WECHU adds.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit encourages all eligible community members who want to attend a mass vaccination clinic to book online through the online booking system or by calling the vaccination booking call centre at 226-773-2200 to make an appointment. Despite the vaccine rollout, the public is asked to continue to practice public health measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Measures include maintaining a two-metre distance from others; limiting a person’s contacts to the persons household only; wash hands with soap and water thoroughly and often; avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands; using a medical or non-medical mask (e.g., cloth) in public settings; covering the mouth and nose with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze and staying home and do not go to work or school if a person is sick.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccine booking and eligibility, please visit http://www.wevax.ca. For comprehensive information about COVID-19 vaccines including facts, myths, FAQs, vaccination statistics, and more, please visit 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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Filomena Pacitti Whilst our hearts are laden with grief, it is with profound gratitude for years of wonderful memories that the family of Filomena Pacitti announce her passing.

She was born in the foothills of the Latium Apennines on the third of March 1933, the second child of Giuliano (1979) and Chiara (2000) Di Luca. As the only daughter, Filomena was surrounded by the fraternal love of Vincenzo, Domenico (2014), and Michele (2019).

The poverty of rural Italy exacerbated by the devastation of war prompted their immigration to the New World.

In December 1956 Filomena was the last member of her household to do so, the others having left months prior to establish themselves in Ontario. There were several individuals she regarded with fondness for having been part of her transatlantic voyage: prozia Maria Addolorata Porrelli, in whose affectionate care she was entrusted prior to her departure; then paesano Luigi laconelli, with whom she coordinated travels aboard the RMS Queen Mary embarking from northern France; and uncle Antonio Cervi, who jovially greeted her in New York and, along with wife Angelina, provided a safe haven before she headed north to Fort Erie.

(Although, given her affinity for cowboy films and television series, the notion that she would have preferred settling in the Wild West was often jokingly entertained.)

Starting anew in a foreign land meant having to selfsacrifice and endure many hardships. Filomena did not allow a language barrier or gender stereotypes to confine her, proving her industriousness at Windsor Textiles, Faucher Limited, and in the various tomato fields surrounding Amherstburg. Her work ethic was further demonstrated in the domestic sphere, frequently forgoing sleep to ensure the cellar was always supplied with exceptional homemade food, much of which was harvested from her half-acre garden. Being outdoors — whether pruning fruit trees, tending the vineyard, planting marigolds and geraniums, or cultivating vegetables — was her passion, even when impaired mobility should have otherwise prevented her.

In good times and in bad, Filomena was sustained by an abiding Catholic faith. The verse from the Pauline Epistle to the Philippians, ‘I can do all things through Him who strengthens me’, shaped her outlook on life considerably.

She enjoyed reading every page of the Bible and listening to numerous stories of the saints in her endeavour to deepen her relationship with God. Despite touring the grand cathedrals of Padova, Assisi, Cascia, and Loreto, the shrine of particular veneration since infancy was to Maria Santissima di Canneto, the former rector of which she befriended in his youth when the populace of Picinisco was largely evacuated to Sora during the Battle of Monte Cassino.

Everything Filomena did was for the benefit of her family, a source of immeasurable pride and joy. She found in Carlo Attilio an honest man, and their mutual devotion blossomed into a marriage lasting over six decades. She is reunited with his parents Domenico and Donata, both of whom shared her home. A regular lottery player, Filomena must have felt like she won the jackpot when blessed with adoring children Romana, Aldo (Dolores), Eva, and Italo — two girls and two boys, the proverbial million-dollar family doubled. However, she experienced no greater happiness than when she became a treasured nonna to Melissa (Angelo), Joseph, Dominique, Christina, Daniella, and Annalisa. Also left to mourn her are sisters-in-law Orlanda, Lina, and Vittoria. News of her passing will be met with sadness by relatives and friends in Canada, Italy, America, and the United Kingdom.

Arrangements entrusted to James H. Sutton Funeral Home. Public health measures have restricted visitation and Mass attendance to ten people; therefore, a service allowing everyone to come together in sorrow and thanksgiving for the loss and life of Filomena will be held in the future at our parish church. To honour her agricultural and culinary pursuits, the bounty from which was always reflected around the dinner table, a donation in sympathy may be made to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Those wishing to send condolences are welcome to sign the guestbook at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca.

“Our beloved matriarch was a beacon of quiet fortitude, humble dignity, and infinite love; her guiding light may no longer shine, but her afterglow is no less radiant” – Gio, her grandson

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Barbara Jean Souliere (nee Travis)

Rose Imeson

September 22, 1931-June 2, 2021 Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 66 years to Norm. Loving mom of Janice (Kent) Johnson, Cathy Imeson, Paula (George) White, Nancy (Ron) Eickmeier, Tim (Cathy) Imeson, Ron (Sherry) Imeson, Jeff (1994) Imeson, Beci (Phil) Taylor. Proud grandma to Geordie (Ashley) White, Dan Eickmeier, Oliver ( Jen) Imeson, Kathryn (Charbel) Eickmeier, Melissa (Craig) Widdifield, Samantha Imeson, Jesse Imeson, Jake (Lindsay) Imeson, Farrah (Patrick) Imeson-Dufour and great grandma to Quintin and Theo White, Rose and Ellie Widdifield, Jake Musson, Danica Meloche, Alex, Tyler and Charlie Imeson, Joey Imeson, and Emerie Dufour.

Dear sister of Buddy (Hilda) LeClair. Predeceased by parents Frank and Mae LeClair, by her brother Vernon ( June) LeClair and sister Lillian (Nick) Grecco. She will also be remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Special thanks to Dr. Crane and to LHIN and the Peer Support Workers, as well as Hospice for allowing Rose to be supported at home. In kindness, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor.

Due to ongoing COVID precautions, a private Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Church followed by inurnment at St. John the Baptist Cemetery. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers.

For those who wish to leave condolences, make a donation or view her livestreamed funeral service, please visit www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca

Steven Donald Black May 11, 1941 - May 29, 2021

The family of Stephen Donald Black sadly announces his passing on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Born on May 11, 1941 in Toronto Ontario to Clinton Harold Black and Eva Dorothy (Hanmer), he had 2 brothers, Daniel (Thailand) and Thomas.

After earning his degree from Queen’s University as a Chartered Accountant alongside his best friend Gwyn Davies, Steve began his career with Touche Ross Bailey and Smart in Toronto. In 1966 he married Ruth (Gascoigne) and they had 3 children - Scott (Carri), Michelle (Darrin), and Nicole. They moved to Windsor in 1972 and Steve attained the position of Partner in Charge of the Windsor office, which later merged and is now known as “Deloitte” and there his most notable client was Chrysler Canada. Steve had 3 major interests in life: Family, Finance, and Fun. His FAMILY now includes 6 grandchildren whom he loved dearly: Eva 18, Morgan 17, Ethan 14, Dane 12, Ruby 12, and Beau 9. His interest in FINANCE resulted in a consuming hobby of investment planning and management, but the FUN part dominated most of his life. He was an avid boater, Commander of the Windsor Power Squadron, Commodore at Windsor Yacht Club, earned the “Boater of the Year” award there and owned several beautiful yachts over the years. He orchestrated lengthy family expeditions on the Great Lakes each year and believed that boating together as a family was an important part of keeping everyone connected. When he learned that his days were numbered because of cancer, he became determined to live to celebrate his 80th birthday. He did that - and his and Ruth’s 55th Wedding Anniversary as well! His family loves telling endless stories about life with Steve and he will be sorely missed.

Celebration of Life to follow at a later date. In kindness, donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Amherstburg) 519-254-2585.

Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

Barbara Jean Souliere passed away peacefully on June 3, 2021 at home at 73 years of age. Beloved wife of Michael for 53 years. Loving mother of Lara Souliere (Len Gignac) and Brad Souliere (Clare Tattersall). Precious grandmother of Kristen, Erin, Kate and Ollie. Predeceased by her parents James (1992), Florence (1952) and Tessie (2016). Dear sister of Carol, Jim ( Judy), the late Judy, the late Chuck (Barbara) and Charlene (Dan).

Barb was a retired R.N with the V.O.N and the Canadian Blood Services. She was a dedicated parishioner of St. John the Baptist and enjoyed being involved with the choir. If you desire memorial tributes may be made to the St. John the Baptist-Building Fund or the Restoration Fund.

On Sunday June 6, 2021 visitation was held from 2-5 and 6-8 pm at Families First 585 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, 519-969-5841. On Monday June 7, 2021 due to restrictions, a private family service was held at St. John the Baptist Church at 11 am. To view the service at home, please visit the link provided on Barb’s web page.

Share memories, photos, or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca.

Elmer Anderson A valiant heart has stopped on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 91.

Beloved husband of almost 65 years to Myrtle Anderson. Dear father to Barry (2011)(Francois, 2008), Judith Townsend (Stephen, 1996), Elaine Shaw (Douglas), Brenda Charsley (Andrew), Daniel (Andrea) Anderson. Dear grandfather of Stephen ( Jen), Stephanie (Cory), Melissa, Jenna, Joel (1986), Dale, Ema, Chance, Brittany, Brandy, Alyssa, Taylor (Chris).

Dear great grandfather of Jordan, Brennen, Riven, Aya, Brooke, Jersey, Mya, Addlyn, Callen, Lynden, Damien, Eve, and great great grandfather of Sammy, Auora, and Liam. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his sisters Signe Belanger, Irene Mckay, Joyce Brunet, and his sister-in-law Jessie Anderson.

Predeceased his by his parents Anders and Annie Anderson and siblings Mabel (Ron) Morris, Violet (Paul) Gilmor, Val McKay, Svea (Henry) Hansen, Ole Anderson, Victor (Eva) Anderson, Edward (Lavonia) Anderson, baby Elmer, (Claude) Brunet, Martha (Alvin) Miller, Sonja (Robert) Samarin, Elwood Anderson. Also predeceased by his brotherin-law Willis and Inis Anderson and parents-in-law Arthur and Olga Anderson.

Elmer was a faithful servant of God and he was a gentle and caring person who loved everyone. He was a hard working man at General Motors for 34 years. He was always involved with the lives of his family, friends, and his faith. Elmer will be greatly missed.

Sincere thanks to the staff at Richmond Terrace for their years of care, and also to Erie Shores HealthCare. In kindness, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes or to Heart & Stroke.

Visitation will be held at the JAMES H SUTTON FUNERAL HOME, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg (519-736-2134) on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Due to ongoing covid precautions, anyone who wishes to attend visitation must make a reservation by phoning 519736-2134.

His private funeral service will be celebrated by his friend Mr. Stephen Elmer on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11 a.m.

Please visit www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca to leave condolences, make a donation, or view his livestreamed funeral service.

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Richard Donald Turner

Richard Donald Turner passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021 at 63 years of age. Beloved husband of 34 years to Heather. Loving Dad of Ricky (Cate) and the late Alexander James (1993).

Son of the late Donald and Dorcas Turner. Dear brother of Karen and Gilbert Bezaire. Uncle to Jennifer Robitaille (Brad), Stephanie Bezaire (Rob) and Melissa Bezaire ( Justin).

Retiree of Ford Motor Company, with 44 years of service.

Richard enjoyed time spent at his second home, Campers Cove, Wheatley.

If you so desire, donations to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated. On Thursday, June 10th from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend visitation at Families First, 585 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg . You can reserve your time for visitation at FamiliesFirst.ca (RSVP) or by calling directly (519-969-5841). A private funeral service will be held on Friday, followed by burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Share memories, photos or make a donation online at www.FamiliesFirst.ca.

Bernard Joseph Dupuis Bernard Joseph Dupuis passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021 at 97 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Colleen (2019). Cherished father of Darryle (Barbara) Dupuis, Judy (Louie) Vassiliou, Keith (Marie) Dupuis, and Wendy Dupuis.

Treasured grandfather of Adrienne (Mirek), Janay (Kyle), Danielle (Rob) and Kyle (Tabitha). Loved great-grandfather to five little angels. Dear brother of the late Loretta Nemeth, late Isabelle Paré, Clarabell Meloche, and Stanley (Martha) Dupuis.

Bernard was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Church River Canard, Happy Death Society, Ushers Club, and K of C #5642.

Visitation has taken place at Families First, 585 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg, 519-969-5841. A Private family service and interment at St. Josephs Cemetery was held. A livestream link of the service will be available on Bernard’s online profile.

View the livestream link, share memories, photos, or make a donation online at www.FamiliesFirst.ca

Carol-Anne Pare Carol-Anne Pare passed away peacefully, on June 5, 2021, with her family by her side at 66 years of age after a courageous battle. Loving wife of Leonard for 35 years. Devoted mother of Carlen ( Justin), Michael (Kait and son Brayden) and Caitlin (Scott). Precious grandmother of Cali, Cohen, Peyton and Hudson. Predeceased by her parents Wilma and Richard Lindley. Beloved sister of Liz Armstrong, Sue Slattery, Cathy (Tom Rivard), Ginny (Douglas Root) and Bruce Poulin ( Jeanette). Will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews and many close friends.

Carol enjoyed her many years as a receptionist at the town of Amherstburg. Carol lit up every room she walked into, bringing a smile to everyone’s face that she came into contact with. She will always be remembered for her kind spirit and her positive attitude as she battled cancer. If you desire memorial donations can be made to the Hospice of Windsor.

On Wednesday June 9, 2021 personal face coverings and reservations are required to attend visitation from 2-5 and 6-9 pm at Families First, 585 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, 519-969-5841. Due to current restrictions a private family service will be held on Thursday June 10, 2021 at 11am. Cremation to follow. To view the service at home, please visit the link provided on her web page.

To RSVP, share memories, photos, or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca.

Climate change the topic of recent virtual presentation

By Ron Giofu

A newly-formed local collaborative hosted another online presentation with this one focused on climate change.

Claire Sanders, a climate change specialist with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), presented “From a Climate Emergency to Climate Action” virtually last Wednesday night.

The roughly hour-long presentation was co-sponsored by both THRIVE Claire Sanders, a climate change specialist with ERCA, goes over flood statistics during a presentaAmherstburg and the tion last week. Sanders spoke about climate change to a virtual audience that was co-presented by River Bookshop.

THRIVE Amherstburg and the River Bookshop. Screenshot Sanders gave background on ERCA itself, and stated that the region has gone from about four per cent natural cover in 1973 to about 5.7 per cent currently thanks the planting of about six million trees. Another 125,000 trees are scheduled to be planted this year.

“No other region in the province has higher biodiversity,” said Sanders.

Among the number of diverse habitats include 270 rare species of plants, 37 of them being at risk.

Climate change has Adapting forests to combat climate change was addressed during a presentation last Wednesday been happening as far night. Claire Sanders from ERCA was the guest speaker for a climate change talk presented by back as 1850, she added, THRIVE Amherstburg and the River Bookshop. Screenshot and accelerated during the post-war revolution when increased technology age forests to sequester more carbon were presented.

Sanders also highlighted the Regional Energy Plan started coming into place.

Recent years has seen “devastating flooding,” she (REP) that was recently adopted in principle by the added, noting there has been a lot of shoreline and County of Essex. She said part of that plan is also basement flooding. In 2015, she recalled farmers had to geared at reducing energy costs and creating new jobs stick to planting soybeans because heavy precipitation and businesses, noting the plan was done all virtually.

“It needs to be community-driven to be fully impledelayed the start of planning season and impacted the mented,” said Sanders. ability to plant anything else.

Elements of the REP call for looking at more efficient Temperatures are expected to rise and the number of heat waves with highs in the 30-degree Celsius and home and building construction, investigating more efabove range is also expected to increase, she predicted. ficient transportation, lowering carbon emissions, and Sanders indicated data shows increased precipitation creating more efficient supply and distribution sysis expected with wetter springs, winters and falls and a tems.

Sanders pointed out the timing of the REP is fortudeclining amount of precipitation in the summer. When rain hits, Sanders said it is “going to fall faster over a nate as it comes as many local municipalities are updating their Official Plans. shorter period of time.”

“These plans are transformative and there’s a lot of Climate change hasn’t and won’t spare anyone or work to do,” she said. “This isn’t all on municipalities. anything, she added.

“There will be indirect impacts across all sectors,” It’s a region-wide plan.”

Climate change presents opportunities, Sanders said Sanders.

Impacts will be felt in nature and eco-systems, in hu- added, as she said it is a driver for change and allows man health, agriculture, municipal infrastructure and in for people to find innovative ways to assist communithe business and economic development sectors as well. ties. Plans can also allow people to improve conditions Pertaining to agriculture, she said farmers need as- for future generations, noting she questions whether sistance to help them prepare for what they need to do. sports can be played, or will it be too hot or what the “I think we need to find ways to help farmers,” said impacts will be on swimming and playing in snow Sanders. “It will become increasingly important for forts in the winter.

Phil Roberts, a THRIVE board of director member them to manage soil health.”

While noting it is not necessarily her field of expertise, and retired Amherstburg director of parks, facilities, Sanders pointed out the belief that inadequate housing recreation and culture, asked about tree planting and municipalities given credits for naturalizing areas. Acand social inequality has an impact as well.

“That is particularly important during a pandemic cording to Roberts, the town has a surplus of parks and naturalizing them could benefit the town in variwhen public spaces are closed,” she said.

Noting that many local municipalities have declared ous ways including increased tree coverage and less climate emergencies, Sanders added adaptation and amounts of grass to cut.

Others had questions on vehicle charging, further mitigation are next steps. She noted ERCA is updating its flood mapping, some as old as 30 years or even older. impacts on agriculture and how climate change imPertaining to eco-systems and natural area, factors pacts people and housing.

The full presentation can be viewed at THRIVE Amsuch as what types of trees to plant, what species and eco-systems are vulnerable and why, and how to man- herstburg’s YouTube channel.

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GECDSB trustees voice concern over potential “hybrid” learning model

By Ron Giofu

While no formal recommendation has come forward from the Greater Essex County District School Board on hybrid learning, early indications are that some trustees are not open to the idea.

Trustee Jessica Sartori said she was under the understanding the province still wants remote learning offered in the fall and wanted to know the status of hybrid learning. She didn’t believe the board or trustees were in a position to make announcements but wanted an update on when a recommendation and decision could be made.

“I’m sure everyone is anxious about this topic,” said director of education Erin Kelly, adding an announcement about learning models is expected in the coming weeks.

Kelly said they want to give parents until July or early-August for parents to decide their learning models. She said administration feels strongly that in-person learning is the way to go in terms of learning.

“It is our hope, and I know for many parents, to have students back in our buildings,” she said.

Vice chair Cathy Cooke said some students have managed the challenges of the pandemic well; others have had a tough time. She said despite the best efforts of educators to ensure students have had access to academic, emotional and mental health supports, “hybrid learning creates a fractured learning environment” causing teachers to split time between virtual and in-person learners.

“In my opinion, a hybrid option will not meet the needs of our students and teachers. Teachers should not be teaching virtually and in-person simultaneously,” she said.

Cooke said there are many questions around a hybrid model and believes it compromises the quality of children’s educations.

“I am opposed to the hybrid model. I think it’s about cutting costs at a time when our kids need more support, not less,” said Cooke.

Kelly said there are challenges with all models and said the hybrid models would mean teachers would have to teach in two different ways. She acknowledged the challenge for teachers can be difficult but there are merits as to virtual learning as well.

Trustee Gale Simko-Hatfield shared Cooke’s concerns about a hybrid model. She wanted to know about consultation with stakeholders and also wanted to know how “learning gaps” are being addressed.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 BLOOD DONATION EVENT Canadian Blood Services is hosting a blood donation event at the Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., in Amherstburg. It runs from 1-7 p.m.

Appointments necessary. To book an appointment, call 1-888-2-DONATE (1888-236-6236), visit www.blood.ca or use the GiveBlood app.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK - The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club is holding a virtual 5K walk/run. The cost is $20 to register and people can e-mail Marie.Wilder@icloud.com to receive a registration form and waiver. The fee can be e-transferred to finance@bryerswood. com. Each participant receives a medallion. Proceeds go towards club’s efforts to purchase the former Camp Bryerswood from Girl Guides of Canada.

ONGOING GREAT CANADIAN GIVING CHALLENGE - During the month of June, every dollar donated through www. bryerswoodyouthcamp.com will enter the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club into a draw to win $20,000 from Canada Helps. $10 equals 10 chances, $100 equals 100 chances. Proceeds go towards the purchase of the former Girl Guide camp on Texas Road in Amherstburg. Please consider donating at Bryerswoodyouthcamp.com between June 1 and June 30. Canada Helps will draw the winning ticket on July 1.

ARTISTS NEEDED FOR LIBRARY MURAL - The Essex County Library invites local artists to submit public art proposals for the creation of an art

mural within the Amherstburg branch. A Carnegie library, it opened to the public in 1913 and remains one of many that were built in Ontario that still operates as a library today. History and community come together at the library! This project is made possible by a generous donation from the Amherstburg Community Foundation. Proposal entry deadline is June 11. For full details please visit www. essexcountylibrary.ca.

“SHARE TO CARE” WALKATHON - Presented by the staff of Mark’s Work Warehouse in Amherstburg. Proceeds to Jumpstart. The amount of donations determine how far and to which Mark’s store in Windsor-Essex County assistant manager Annette Sak will walk to. Top goal of $4,650 will see her walk to the Mark’s in Leamington. From June 1-30, staff members at Mark’s will be collecting donations. Donations can also be made by e-transferring to amherstburg. jumpstart@gmail.com. People can also visit the “Share to Care Walkathon” page on Facebook. Tax receipts can be made to anyone who donates $20 or more and provides their full name, address and telephone number.

SENIOR ENGAGEMENT PACKAGES Amherstburg Communities Services (ACS) offers free senior engagement packages. Delivered to your doorstep (contactless) each month. Call 519-736-5471 for details.

BOTTLE DONATIONS The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club is accepting empties of bottles. To donate bottles, contact Kim at yldkim@yahoo. com or 519-564-9699 or Tracy at

tcooper@gmail.com. People can also drop them off at 889 Bouffard Road in LaSalle.

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 226773-2200.

FISH FRY - Held Fridays at the AMA Sportsmen Club, 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. Everyone welcome. Pickerel $18, chicken $15. Call in advance starting at 11 a.m. Fridays to place order.

519-736-5706. Walk-ins welcome. Runs from 4-6 p.m. The club is also accepting donations of bottles as a way to raise funds for its operations.

COMMUNITY LIVING ESSEX COUNTY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - Community Living Essex County has officially kicked off their 2021 annual membership drive campaign with the goal of securing 200 members. Members can be anyone from individuals, businesses or families who believe in Community Living Essex County’s mission to support people with an intellectual disability to achieve their goals and dreams and to realize their value as full citizens in our community.. It’s easy to join! Find out more by visiting www. communitylivingessex.org and complete the easy online membership application; or if you have questions, call 519-7766483, ext. 246.

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While no formal decision has been made with regards to hybrid learning, trustees with the Greater Essex County District School Board are already voicing concerns. Luca Jurilj and Andrew Cliff learn remotely recently. Submitted photo

“I support 100 per cent getting our kids back in a normal school setting,” she added.

Kelly said there have been discussions with unions and other partners, including principals and others.

“There’s not a perfect model I’m going to say in my experience,” said Kelly.

Kelly added her preference was to get students back in school, noting there is the mental health aspect for students. Superintendent Josh Canty said they plan on “closing those gaps and building those relationships,” noting much of the secondary school population could be vaccinated by September.

Board chair Alicia Higgison said she prefers students in school, noting it also means it’s good for their relationships and social interactions. Trustee Alan Halberstadt wondered if people, including himself, truly knew what hybrid learning was and wanted to know about remote learning at the elementary level and who put it forward.

“I don’t understand how we can expect our staff to concentrate their efforts into two different streams at the same time" Kelly said it was Ministry of Education direction as “I think there is an expectation of some kind to have some option to work remotely.”

Ron LeClair, the trustee for Amherstburg/LaSalle, said he “struggles with the idea of a hybrid model.”

“I don’t understand how we can expect our staff to concentrate their efforts into two different streams at the same time,” said LeClair.

LeClair wanted collective agreements with teachers respected with regards to class sizes, not wanting the number of students to exceed the agreed amount through the hybrid model.

“We would be abiding by our collective agreements, if (hybrid) was the choice,” said Kelly. “I believe we would have to.”

Trustee Aimee Omstead, who chairs the education committee, said she has concerns over gaps in learning with the hybrid model of teaching. She questioned how do students write an exam and get graded in an equitable way. She wondered how students would be assessed in the same manner.

Canty said assessment valuation practices have been developed during the pandemic that have been different than were offered before.

“I think we should be assessing students based on where they’re at,” said Kelly.

Unions representing educators have voiced concern with a possible hybrid model. Mario Spagnuolo, president of the Greater Essex Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO), was one who voiced an issue with it.

“Beginning September 2021, teachers may be expected to do the impossible. In this fractured model, educators’ attention is divided between the children peering into the classroom through a computer screen, and those attending class in person.

This means a single teacher could be teaching 15 students in person at the same time they are supposed to be supporting 12 students at home on screens,” he stated via an e-mail to the media. “Whether you call it a home school virtual learning model, a community learning model or a hybrid learning model, the result is the same: it is terrible for students. It disproportionately affects students with special education needs and other students who are marginalized, and compounds inequities that already exist for Black, Indigenous and other racialized students. There is no equity of access to programs in hybrid learning, especially for students who don’t have reliable internet access at home or the technology to use it. Put simply, the quality of education for our youngest students is being eroded.”

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By Ron Giofu The issue of people fishing in King’s Navy Yard Park came up once again at town council.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche brought the matter forward at a recent meeting, noting he had gone for an ice cream on a Saturday night and took a walk through the waterfront park.

“I couldn’t believe the number of people there but not so much the number of people there but the number of people fishing,” said Meloche. “I’m almost having to dodge lures flying in the air.”

Meloche also stated he spotted a person fishing within three-feet of a “No Fishing” sign in the park.

“I’m going ‘either he can’t read or he can’t see’,” said Meloche. “I’m going ‘give me a break.’ I think we need to do a better job as the summertime is coming to monitor that. We’re going to discourage walkers about using Navy Yard Park if they are concerned about flying lures.”

The deputy mayor said the area designated for fishing in the park was occupied when he was there as well as many other spots along the rail. He said he sent a message to director of planning and development services Nicole Rubli and said seeing the amount of people fishing “was a little alarming” to him.

“It’s the safety of people walking and using the park as a passive park that’s a concern,” he said.

Rubli said the same issue arises each May adding when the bass starting running, bylaw officers start patrolling regularly. She added the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment also patrols the park and disburses crowds.

“The problem is if we go in and disburse the crowd, we leave, then they go right back to the activity they were doing,” said Rubli. “We’ve addressed it a couple of times in the past. Some years, we just prohibit fishing during this time.”

At the May 25 meeting, Rubli pointed out the province is still under a stay-athome order.

“That’s another concern right now,” she said. “The province is still in that and there are rules about being two metres apart. We’ve been diligent with our enforcement in the area.”

The concerns over people fishing in the King’s Navy Yard Park have been raised again. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche brought the issue forward at the most recent Amherstburg town council meeting.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Meloche said fishing goes on well into the evening and wondered if patrols and enforcement happens in the evening as well. Rubli reiterated that police are assisting as well and that “it’s a joint effort.” The town’s two bylaw enforcement officers are in the park as much as possible, she stated.

WECDSB approves tender for new track surface at Villanova

By Ron Giofu There will be a new track surface coming to St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School.

The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) approved a tender for $475,000 plus HST from Fuller Construction (1986) Inc. to replace the track surface at Villanova. The tender was approved without any discussion from trustees at the May 25 WECDSB board meeting.

According to an administrative report from director of education Terry Lyons, the Catholic school board approved a budget of $10,369,000 for school condition improvement last August. He said the tender for the track reconstruction project at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School was issued March 30 in accordance with the WECDSB’s purchasing policy.

A series of site visits were held in April including the board’s manager of construction and engineering Greg Koppeser, Piero Aleo of Aleo Associates Inc. Consulting Engineers and all bidding contractors. Lyons also reported that electronic tender submittals were received by the WECDSB’s supervisor of purchasing administration Sarah Livingston April 28 and those tenders were reviewed by manager of purchasing Erika Timmons and recorded.

“All electronic tender submissions reviewed were determined to be in compliance with the required process and documentation,” Lyons stated.

Five bidders submitted a tender for the Villanova track surface project, he added, and they all were reviewed and determined to be in compliance.

“However, the tender pricing exceeded the budget that was allocated for the project. A post tender negotiation was unsuccessful with the low bidder,” he said.

“In order to seek alternate project savings, a post tender addendum was sent to the three lowest bidding contractors with a revised project scope.”

Lyons added that three new stipulated tender prices were received in post tender addendum May 18. He added the amount by Fuller Construction (1986)

The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board has approved a tender to replace the track surface at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School. The tender was approved at $475,000 plus HST. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

Inc. “is within the original budget set forth for the project. Given the availability of approved budget funds, administration is recommending awarding the noted project to Fuller Construction (1986) Inc. and proceeding with the project.”

Lyons’ report said work would be able to start as early as this week and be completed by July 20.

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Prom Season

for General Amherst High School Students from General Amherst High School got dressed in their finest Friday night for prom photos.

While most were taken in King’s Navy Yard Park, others were taken in private locations.

Even though COVID-19 impacted the school year, the prom pictures provided a ray of sunshine for those involved.

Thanks to Kathy Turner-Dodds, Nicole Brush and everyone else who submitted their photos!

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Prom Season

for General Amherst High School Students from General Amherst High School got dressed in their finest Friday night for prom photos.

While most were taken in King’s Navy Yard Park, others were taken in private locations.

Please check the River Town Times Facebook page for additional prom photos!

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The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is recruiting to fill the vacancy of Part-Time General Labourers (3) Libro Centre Reporting to the Manager of Municipal Facilities and/or the Manager of Parks and Naturalized Areas, the Part-Time General Labourer will perform various duties with regard to maintenance of the arena areas, ice rink surfaces, general janitorial duties, general property maintenance, as well as interior and exterior grounds maintenance.

The successful candidate will have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12), and have a valid Class G driver’s licence. Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in arenas, groundskeeping, and/or facility maintenance/janitorial is required. Post-secondary education in the horticulture field/turf maintenance is preferred. Certified Ice Technician, Certified Grounds Technician, Certified Building Technician, and/or Certified Pool Operator certificate(s) would be considered an asset(s).

Visit careers.amherstburg.ca for a detailed job description. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume specifically noting qualifications and experience as outlined in the job description no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday June 17, 2021 to careers.amherstburg.ca. Qualified applicants will be notified of the pre-employment testing date.

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is currently recruiting to fill the vacancy of Supervisor of Accounting Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer, the Supervisor of Accounting provides assistance in carrying out all statutory functions as set out in the Municipal Act, 2001 (as amended) and related legislation, to ensure that appropriate financial reporting systems are in place with the necessary controls to provide information on the Municipality’s financial position and to meet legal requirements and professional accounting standards. The Supervisor of Accounting oversees the organization and completion of daily work activities of direct reports, confirms the quality of work and maintains accurate employee records.

The successful candidate will possess a University Degree in Business Administration or Accounting, with a professional accounting designation in good standing (CPA). A minimum of 5 years’ experience in progressively responsible accounting positions requiring transaction analysis, preparation of reports and financial statements is required. 3-5 years’ Municipal accounting experience is preferred.

Visit careers.amherstburg.ca for a detailed job description. Applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume no later than Thursday June 24, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. to the Human Resources division at careers.amherstburg.ca.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment.

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment, and in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Human Rights Code, the Town of Amherstburg will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform the Town of Amherstburg Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodations you may require to ensure your equal participation.

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment, and in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Human Rights Code, the Town of Amherstburg will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform the Town of Amherstburg Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodations you may require to ensure your equal participation.

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