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RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club (BYCOC) president Kathi Poupard (left) and vice president Cathy Robertson (right) hold up signs showing the plans for the future of the Bryerswood camp. The club officially purchased the former Girl Guide campsite on Texas Road in late October.

Plans unveiled for Bryerswood youth camp By Ron Giofu One phase down, more to come for the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club. The club now owns the former Girl Guide camp, which was once known as Camp Bryerswood and is now the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club Camp. The sale closed Oct. 29 with the purchase price being $430,000, though fundraising efforts are targeting $500,000 to help cover fees or unforeseen costs with the purchase. The Bryerswood Youth Camp

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“They are transitioning this from a former KOA trailer park to a youth camp,” said Poupard. “All of our buildings will be accessible.” Existing cabins will eventually be replaced and the main lodge building currently on site will be torn down and replaced, the latter having been constructed in 1972. “We want it to be a carbon-neutral camp,” BYCOC vice president Cathy Robertson. “Part of our programming is environmental sustainability for our youth.” Continued on Page 14

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Environmental committee, THRIVE Amherstburg to work on tree plantings By Ron Giofu With money still in the budget to accommodate tree plantings, town council opted to use it to help support more trees in the community. Town council resolved to use funding leftover in the town’s tree planting budget and back a THRIVE Amherstburg initiative in the process. The plantings will also be done in consultation with the town’s environmental advisory committee and administration. Dr. Lisa Porter, Jasminka Kalajdzic and Dr. Cameron Proctor presented their white paper to town council Monday night, their third in less than two months. The topic of the latest paper was climate change with a recommendation to spend $18,600 on tree planting, $6,000 to be spent this year to reserve the trees in time for next spring. A total of 200 trees would be planted next year, with the aid of “youth leaders” that would be hired. If THRIVE Amherstburg’s proposal is allowed to go forward in future years, it would see 500 trees planted in 2023, 1,000 in 2024, 2,000 in 2025 and 4,000 in 2026. Porter, a cancer biologist, stated there are numerous benefits to planting trees and that is “a good first step” to combating climate change. “Here in Essex County, it is shocking we have less than five per cent forest cover,”

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said Porter. “It is the lowest in Ontario.” Noting the Town of Amherstburg declared a climate emergency a couple of years ago, Porter said more action is needed. “Declarations and bylaws are not enough,” she said. “We need true action.” Kalajdzic added there could be legal implications down the road as well, noting governments may face liability risks if action isn’t taken on climate change. She added municipalities can’t just say it isn’t their responsibility. “That’s not how the courts see it,” said Kalajdzic. Councillor Michael Prue, who sits on the town’s environmental advisory committee, said that committee already had proposed to plant a similar number of trees for $4,000. He wanted to see the environmental advisory committee play a role and made a motion that the issue be deferred until the committee could be included. “Are we just leaving them out?” Prue asked. “They have not been consulted on this.” Councillor Peter Courtney voiced several concerns, one of which was THRIVE’s assertion the town has not taken action with regards to climate change. He said plastic straws have been banned at the Libro Centre, the town has looked at moving to electric vehicles, installed rooftop solar panels on buildings, initiated a rain barrel program and encouraged infilling as part of its development, he said. “We do need help from the upper levels of government and they are really not,” said Courtney. Porter said they were thrilled to hear the initiatives, and had been looking for an action plan from the town. Courtney said he has heard from residents concerned about THRIVE Amherstburg and their approach to issues, suggesting other methods could be pursued if the group wants to help the town. He asked who had the idea to host a climate change rally at town hall Monday night, which ended up being cancelled, and believed it would be a bad look for the community. Porter said the rally was her idea, and was supposed to be a way to raise awareness, engage youth and not be negative. Councillor Don McArthur said he has no problem with THRIVE’s white papers, saying people can “take it or leave it” but they do provide information. As for tree planting, McArthur endorsed the idea. “The simplest idea we can do is plant more trees,” he said. Courtney agreed tree planting is a good idea, but questioned the process of using taxpayers money based off one delegation and preferred to work with the environmental advisory committee, of which he is also a member. McArthur said the latter point was part of his motion and that was enough to satisfy Councillor Marc Renaud, who called for the groups to work together. Councillor Patricia Simone wondered if the town had the money to handle the request, and director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon said the money was available. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo joined McArthur, Simone and Renaud in supporting the motion while Prue and Courtney opposed. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche was absent.

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Seasons Amherstburg, Legion Br. 157 honour veterans

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 executive were at Seasons Amherstburg last Thursday where the latter showed their poppy garden in the front of the building. Veterans living at Seasons joined them for a photo. Sgt. At Arms Tim Girard, Ken Burrill, John Masters, Legion executive member Allan Carroll, Larry McIntyre, Br. 157 president Laurie Cavanaugh, Leighton “Buck” Buchner, Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, Br. 157 2nd vice president Don Nantais and Seasons sales and leasing manager Jessica Jenner took part in the photo. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

By Ron Giofu In advance of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Amherstburg, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 teamed with Seasons Amherstburg to honour local veterans. Seasons launched its annual Pennies for Poppies Fundraiser in support of local veterans ahead of Remembrance Day. Starting Nov. 1 and running through Remembrance Day, Seasons communities across Ontario and Alberta will be fundraising for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign through each community’s local Legion. Members of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 – including president Laurie Cavanaugh, 2nd vice president Don Nantais, Sgt. At Arms Tim Girard – joined Seasons residents and veterans Ken Burrill, Leighton “Buck” Buchner, John Masters and Larry McIntyre. Since 2016, Seasons has collaborated with Royal Canadian Legions in the communities where they operate to encourage residents, staff and visitors to donate money to the Poppy Campaign. As part of the campaign, Seasons Retirement Communities in Amherstburg will have a garden display adorned with paper poppies to reinforce its commitment to honouring those who have fought for Canada and remember their stories. “The annual Pennies for Poppies fundraiser is an important initiative for our community, especially for our residents who have lived through the world war and devoted their lives to service,” says Tamasin Dineen, general manager at Seasons Amherstburg. “Our program is more than a fundraiser – it’s a reminder to never forget.” Jenn Lauzon, fun manager at Seasons Amherstburg, said they put out the poppies in front of their Front Road South home to honour all veterans. “We have a couple hundred every year,” said Lauzon. “We can sell them if anyone wants to purchase them for their own home.” Lauzon added Seasons Amherstburg has a number of events and activities scheduled to pay tribute to Canada’s veterans. “This year, we have special entertainment booked to celebrate (Remembrance Day),” she said, adding

veterans will receive special blankets with a luncheon in honour of veterans also being planned. Cavanaugh said Thursday morning’s parade will look similar to previous parades, with a few COVID-19 public health protocols included. “It’s going to go the same as every other year,” she said, noting it will head from Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 on Dalhousie St. at 10:30 a.m. and go east on Murray St., north on Sandwich St. S., west on Richmond St. and arrive at the cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard Park for the 11 a.m. ceremony. There will be approximately ten groups participating in this year’s Remembrance Day parade, Cavanaugh added. She said people are asked to physically distance and wear masks while at the ceremony. When the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 president Laurie Cavanaugh pins parade returns to the branch, Cavanaugh added people the first poppy of the season onto Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. Both were are welcome to come back but people must be fully at Seasons Amherstburg last week to dedicate the latter’s poppy vaccinated to come inside. garden. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu Poppies are available at local businesses with Legion members around the community last weekend selling and RCMP, and their families who are in need. For those interested in donating directly to a local them as well. As is tradition, Legion Br. 157 pinned its first poppy of the campaign on the mayor, with Mayor Legion, visit legion.ca/donations. Aldo DiCarlo also on hand OPEN last Thursday afternoon at TUES-FRI 8:30-5 Seasons Amherstburg. SAT 8:30-4 With the pandemic SUN 9-3 continuing to impact CLOSED charitable organizations, MONDAYS Serving the Community Since 1970 Seasons states it is dedicated to doing their part in supporting longterm charity partners such as the Royal Canadian Legion. Similar to last Prices in effect Thursday, November 11th to Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 year’s program, selfserve poppy boxes will Boneless be available to guests and residents. Poppy lb donations go directly to providing financial Grain Fed assistance and support to veterans, including (T-bone steaks) lb Canadian Armed Forces

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Take time to remember and honour the service of our veterans

Remembrance Day is Thursday and the parade is back this year after having to take a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will start at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 and utilize Murray St., Sandwich St. S., and Richmond St. before stopping at the cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard Park for the 11 a.m. service. Afterward, the parade will return to the Legion. Our Legion in Amherstburg does an excellent job organizing the annual Remembrance Day parade and at paying tribute to our veterans. Those who fought and continue to be deployed in service of our great

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country deserve not only this day in their honour, but need to be recognized and remembered all year round. The same could be said for all communities in Canada. There are many, many ceremonies that do an outstanding job remembering the service of those who fought for our freedoms. The sacrifices of our veterans and their families is not

forgotten, nor should it ever be. There are a lot of good times in life, and there are bad times in life as well. There are moments that make us happy, and others that stress us out. At the end of the day, though, where would our lives be if it weren’t for the service of our veterans? What kind of lives would we have today if brave men and women didn’t fight in times of war or serve their nation in peacekeeping missions? If you have time to watch the parade or stop by the cenotaph this Thursday, please do so. If not, please keep our soldiers in your thoughts. Don’t just limit it to Remembrance Day,

however. Regardless of when you are able to come down to Navy Yard Park, take a few minutes to read the names on the cenotaph and on the plaques that surround it. Remember who they were and what they sacrificed for. Support the Legion as the Legion supports our veterans. Whether it be through a membership or simply buying a hamburger or an order of onion rings on “Twisted Tuesdays,” it all counts. Please ensure the legacy of what Remembrance Day stands for lives on for future generations. Make sure the legacy of our veterans is remembered every day of the year.

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Hope of St. Joseph Shelter offers thanks for yard sale support From the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter Inc. board of directors: A huge thank you to the community for the yard sale donations received during the past year to support our August 2021 giant charity two-weekend yard sale. Shoppers appreciated how the COVID-19 guidelines were handled by our many volunteers. Sales were brisk, raising $12,000, and all proceeds are going to support up to 46 victimized young women living at the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter located in Bukavu, D.R. Congo, Africa. We are now accepting donations of good, clean, quality, sellable items for next year’s 2022 charity yard sale. Sponsorships of $25 monthly ($300 per year) are another way of supporting the shelter. Tax receipts are available for cash donations of $20 and over.

We collect empty beer, wine and alcohol bottles/cans as another method to raise funds. Questions? Deliveries? Call Mary Beneteau at 519-996-4800 or Larry Allen at 519-736-6731. For more information on the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter or to donate online, please visit www.hopeislife.ca.

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Third COVID-19 vaccine doses starting to roll out in Ontario By RTT Staff The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has expanded eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional groups of high-risk individuals. Over the coming months, the province states it’s also prepared to gradually roll out booster doses to all Ontarians aged 12 and over. The province stated in a press release that “locations and timing for booster doses may vary by public health unit based on local planning and considerations.” As of last Wednesday, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit said prioritized groups will be eligible to book their third dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in the area. At this time, third doses will be available for individuals who have received their second dose at least six (6) months ago and are: •individuals over the age of 70 years (those born in 1951 or earlier); or •Health care workers and designated essential caregivers in congregate settings (including longterm care home and retirement home staff and designated caregivers); or •Indigenous populations; or •those that live with an individual that identifies as Indigenous; or •those who received the series of AstraZeneca vaccine or Johnson & Johnson vaccine Individuals who received two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine as their third dose. If a person received an mRNA as their initial two doses, the third dose should be the same vaccine product as the second dose. Eligible residents can get their third dose at the COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic at Devonshire Mall. No walk-ins will be accepted at this time for third doses. To book an appointment, go to www. wevax.ca or call the vaccination booking call center at 226-773-2200 for assistance, participating pharmacies throughout Windsor-Essex, participating healthcare providers, pop-up vaccination clinics throughout Windsor and Essex County. More information can be found at www.wechu. org. People are asked not to attend their appointments if they are sick or have been asked to self-isolate. When attending a site to receive a vaccine, please bring a health card or other identification document. Despite the vaccine rollout, the WECHU is asking people to please continue to practice public health measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Continued on page 10

Police officers with Windsor police, the OPP and LaSalle police are part of Project Red Ribbon, a public awareness campaign MADD is undertaking in the fight against impaired driving. Chaouki Hamka, community leader with MADD Windsor-Essex, stands with police officers at last week’s launch. Submitted photo

MADD Windsor & Essex County launches annual “Project Red Ribbon” campaign By Ron Giofu

A campaign to continue the fight against impaired driving launched again last week. MADD Windsor-Essex County kicked off this year’s “Project Red Ribbon” campaign last week at the Essex County OPP Detachment near Manning Road and Highway 401. It involves all local police services including the OPP, Windsor police and LaSalle police. Project Red Ribbon runs until Jan. 3 and is described by MADD Windsor-Essex County as its longest running awareness program. Community leader Chaouki Hamka noted that with the holiday season being one of the busiest times on most social calendars, the risk for impaired driving is high. Project Red Ribbon reminds Canadians about the importance of always driving sober, or planning ahead for a sober ride home if alcohol, cannabis or other drugs are being consumed, he noted. The campaign also involves MADD Canada volunteers in communities across Canada distributing thousands of red ribbons and red ribbon car decals to the public to use as a symbol of their commitment to always drive sober. The ribbons also serve as a powerful tribute to the hundreds of Canadians killed and thousands injured in crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs each year. “These crashes – and the grief and heartache they cause – are completely preventable. Impaired driving is not an ‘accident’,” said Hamka. “It is a choice that someone makes.” Hamka added that MADD has seen a 25 per cent increase in charges for impaired driving offences since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Hamka, MADD Canada’s latest statistics show that in 2019,

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Rozankovic declares candidacy for mayor

Turkey supper at Harrow United Church

A turkey supper was held last Saturday at Harrow United Church with over 600 meals prepared and served. Proceeds raised will help the Munger St. church with some of the proceeds also planned to go to outreach services. A total of 64 turkeys and over 90 pies were prepared for the annual meal. Jackie Derbyshire, Linda Driedger and Liz Chittle helped put some of the meals together while other volunteers were busy in the parking lot distributing them, as it was a drive-thru format. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

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By Ron Giofu The next municipal election is roughly one year away and Amherstburg already has its first mayoral candidate. Bob Rozankovic has announced he will run for mayor next year, with that announcement coming recently through social media. Rozankovic heads the AmBob Rozankovic herstburg Taxpayers Association and is a former chair of the Amherstburg Police Services Board. “Amherstburg needs a leader. Someone who isn’t just there in the good times, but also stands before the taxpayers in the bad times,” said Rozankovic. What is of critical importance is to bring the taxpayers of Amherstburg together. For too long we have been at odds with each other, arguing the concept of progress. Just like in your personal homes, progress can only happen if you can fund it and you have the necessary funds.” Rozankovic stated there will be concepts in Amherstburg, but he believes funds are a different story. “We need to be considerably more efficient in hiring practices and daily operations. Progress is inherent to the growth of any community. It must happen or the community dies,” he said. “What we must do is be pragmatic about progress. Some years will be better than others and we’ll get things done. Other years we will have to wait because the funds simply aren’t there. Both strategies have their place.” Rozankovic added that accountability and transparency, though standards of good government, “can only be achieved if the Town adopts measures to ensure everything is done in a way that is accessible to all stakeholders. Personally ensuring that council lives up to these words is predicated on completely understanding what must, by law, be discussed in-camera, and always insisting that as much as possible be debated in public. We must be respectful of our taxpayers.” There is a lot of room for improvement in how seniors are treated, he believes. “Amenities are too few and seniors are being pushed from every enclave. Let’s stop, see what is needed, and what can be provided. Even with money being tight we need to understand senior needs and provide what we can while planning for better days,” said Rozankovic. “If we want to be the premier retirement community in Southwestern Ontario like we can be, we must commit to a strategic plan.” Rozankovic also believes there needs to be more done to assist the younger population in Amherstburg. “Our youth have been cheated. Yes, cheated,” he said. “All amenities taken away and very few replaced. Something is terribly wrong with this. We ask them to be respectful but then give them no reason to be. It is imperative we take another look at how this issue moves forward as it will be critical to our success.” Rozankovic describes Amherstburg as “a fairly large community” and it is not just the urban portion of town, but the former Malden and Anderdon Townships. He calls for more recognition of the former townships. “We are always saying we shouldn’t speak those names, but we must,” he said. “They are a part of our history. They are part of what has brought us to this point, and they are part of what will move us forward.” His potential role on Essex County council was addressed as well “I think we all understand that the mayor sits on county council as well. Town council’s wishes need to be conveyed to the county regularly to be considered,” said Rozankovic. “It is somewhat unfair to judge county council because of all the diverse points of view but we must, at the least agree, they do a fairly good job with infrastructure.” Rozankovic added: “I am excited and very much looking forward to serving this town as mayor over the coming term. What I will provide is political leadership that must address the root causes of voter dissatisfaction and redirect that negative political energy into positive outcomes.” Rozankovic ran for a councillor’s seat in 2014 and ran for deputy mayor in 2018.

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In the Villages

By CWO (Ret’d) Tim Rousseau (Editor’s Note: In light of Remembrance Day, we are printing this article submitted by local veteran Tim Rousseau. Rousseau served in Afghanistan and spent 32 years in the military. He was raised in River Canard and has returned to Amherstburg following his military service.) In the wake of the recent disturbing events in Afghanistan, I would like to give some insight about some of the Canadian efforts in the many villages that dot the southern province of Kandahar, Afghanistan. My first deployment to the Southwest Asia, Area of Operations, Task Force Afghanistan was in 2006 and from that time, I would be required to deploy on three separate occasions with the Task Force. However, it was in 2006, that the role Canada was playing would change dramatically. Along with providing a Battle Group, Canada would be asked to provide a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Kandahar Province. This would move our Area of Responsibility from a relatively stable location near the capital city of Kabul, south into the volatile birthplace of the Taliban. In the fall of 2008, while serving at my home base at Cold Lake, Alberta, we received a Warning Order that we were requested to provide a Unit Senior Warrant Officer (SWO) for a small engineering unit known as the Construction Management Organization (CMO). I had been chosen as the Unit SWO. The role of the CMO was to provide construction engineering design support and project management for “Outside the Wire” villages and three

REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE & CEREMONY The Remembrance Day parade, service, and wreath ceremony, identifies and honours those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. On November 11th, we acknowledge the memory of those that served and sacrificed their lives to preserve our freedom, and those that continue to serve. The parade will assemble at Branch 157 at 10:30 am and proceed to the Cenotaph in the King’s Navy Yard for a brief memorial service. Upon conclusion and dismissal of the parade, we welcome you to Branch 157 for refreshment and comradery. PLEASE NOTE: Masks are mandatory and proof of vaccination required inside the Branch. Covid-related restrictions and social distancing remain in effect for the duration of the parade, ceremony, and while at the Branch. We thank you for your cooperation. Designated Government (Federal, Provincial, and Municipal), Legion, Canadian Armed Forces, Municipal Services and Community Service Clubs wreaths will be in place for the ceremony. Personal wreaths (those of which are recognized on the Cenotaph plaque) will be called during the ceremony. Private family wreaths placed in memory of loved ones may be placed after the dismissal of the parade. Commercial and Business wreaths will be placed in position prior to 10:00 am Thursday November 11, 2021.

Construction Management Teams (CMT) and a Spcialist Engineer Team (SET). The SET had been part of the PRT since its inception, with the capability of providing complex design and project management skills. They were responsible for the design and project management of several schools, medical clinics, district centres, and security checkpoints throughout the region. The PRT consisted of a whole government approach and was home to members of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and the Civilian Police Agency CivPol. The responsibilities of these agencies was to meet with national, provincial, municipal and village leadership to assess the requirements in order to support a community’s urgent needs. CMO would provide these agencies the engineering support to complete all infrastructure-related projects. A large role we were involved in was providing project management and technical oversight for labour-based projects. It was our intent to provide employment to as many people from the villages that surround Kandahar City, the largest city in Kandahar Province. To quickly explain our approach, a CMT would move within the proximity of a village with the intent to enable the people of Afghanistan to build a better future for themselves while improving their overall quality of life. Our employment often coincided directly with clearing operations performed by the Battle Group. Once an area had for the most part been

Preparing for a dismounted patrol, Dand District, Afghanistan. Submitted photo

cleared of heavy enemy activity, we were sent in to quickly provide support for the reconstruction efforts. Most of the projects included restoration of irrigation canals and road repair. In order to work and live in a combat zone, we needed to train extensively in small team tactics. We would be required to conduct and lead mounted and dismounted patrols to project sites under often very hazardous conditions. Previous members of the CMO explained in no uncertain terms the very real dangers they had encountered while in theatre, facing relentless enemy attacks on project sites and the adjacent villages. After nearly seven months of very intense training, the unit deployed in Oct. 2009. We hit the ground running, deploying teams to the villages of Deh-e-bagh, Walakan, Masum Ghar and Balandi. The SET would be staged out of Camp Nathan Smith as an integral part of the PRT. During our Relief in Place, the previous rotation did all they could to set up the conditions for continued success. They

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started the process of helping to improve quality of life for the people of Afghanistan and we needed to carry that success moving forward. This consisted of a true team effort, as members of CIDA, DFAIT and CivPol provided the expertise and funding for implementation of the projects needed to improve conditions for the average Afghan villager. Very early on, our CMTs, SET, contractors and civilian employees faced dangers from intermittent small arms fire, rocketpropelled grenade attacks, rocket attacks but mostly from the use of improvised explosive devices (or IEDs). In the first few weeks alone, we faced several enemy attacks and acts of intimidation on project sites and in the villages. The enemy would conduct acts of intimidation with our civilian employees by posting night letters, or in some cases, beating anyone they saw as “collaborating” with the central government of Afghanistan or NATO’s International Assistance Forces. Continued on page 8

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In the Villages - Part 2

Continued from Page 7 One such instance at Strong Point Walakan, the CMT in that area commanded by Warrant Officer Steve Hall had their hands full establishing a base of support for labour-based projects in that area. The enemy had intimidated local villagers using night letters and assaulting local leaders. Under Steve’s leadership, and with the assistance from the Police Mentorship Team, presence patrols were increased to assure local leaders that Afghan National Police and ISAF would take all practical measures to help improve security in the region. Steve and his team had built a strong relationship of mutual respect with members of the Afghan National Police co-located at the Strong Point and these measures went a long way to greatly improve the situation in that region. Of course, most of the credit goes to the courage and determination of the local Afghan villagers. These projects were improving life for all, and they claimed justifiable ownership of the work being completed. For example, fields that had not been irrigated for decades were now full of life, roads impassible were now flooded with traffic and markets. We witnessed firsthand local vendors setting up sprawling markets in areas where just a short time prior was devoid of any human interaction. Time is of the essence in a conflict zone, and when you say you will get something done, you are taken at your word and if you don’t keep your word, you lose credibility very quickly. The more progress we made, the more determined the enemy attacks had become. Our CMTs and SET members had en-

dured a consistent barrage of enemy activity throughout the deployment. Our rotation was not without great loss; 13 brave Canadians had fallen during our rotation with more wounded in action. In my three separate occasions serving with Task Force Afghanistan, 41 brave Canadian soldiers had fallen and one brave journalist, Michelle Lang. However, I take solace in the fact that through the hard work and determination of the people of Afghanistan, we were able to make life better for the average Afghan villager. But we had no illusions to the fact that the progress gained through their hard work and courage was theirs to appreciate and sustain long after we left the area. The citizens I worked with during my time simply expressed a hope for a better future and an ability to raise their children in peace. I left Afghanistan in May 2010 and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of the men and women I served and worked with throughout this conflict, including thousands of Afghan villagers. I have been asked recently whether the cost was worth the efforts. I don’t have that answer, I just know that all who fought in Afghanistan did so with sense of duty and honour. To help a struggling society rise out of the ashes of devastation and despair. We were trying desperately to enable the people of Afghanistan build a better future for themselves. Many gave up everything fighting for a better tomorrow for the people of Afghanistan and that represents the spirit of giving that is reflective in all Canadians, and that is their legacy.

The ribbon was cut at the new location of Soleil Laser Spa & Wellness Centre Nov. 1. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo (left) was invited by owners Rose and Ryan Culver to officially open their new location within the Amherstburg Health Care Centre. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Soleil Laser Spa & Wellness Centre moves to new location By Ron Giofu A local spa has moved to a new location and expanded in the process. Soleil Laser Spa & Wellness Centre has opened at its new location in suite 104 at the Amherstburg Health Care Centre. The official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening was held Nov. 1. The spa had been located at 601 Sandwich St. S. but has now moved to its new location, with the Amherstburg Health Care Centre being located at 433 Sandwich St. S. “We are a medical spa with laser services,” explained Culver, as she was joined by husband Ryan and staff member Jackie Sideris. Among the services offered at Soleil Laser Spa & Wellness Centre are skin tightening, anti-aging treatments, laser hair removal, cellulite reduction, massage therapy, body contouring, photorejuvenation, micro-needling, micro dermabrasion, teeth whitening, mole and lesion removal, slimware, facials, chemical peels, hair restoration, botox and filters and Dermalogica. The business originally opened in January 2020, Culver explained. She decided on a career change after being a teacher for 20 years. “I left to follow my dreams then COVID hit,” she said. While Soleil Laser Spa & Wellness Centre experienced ups and downs like other small businesses during the pandemic, the spa was still able to grow nonetheless. “I expanded beyond what I thought I would,” said Culver. The new location is larger and has more treatment rooms and features the ability to offer expanded services. She said the model that Amherstburg Health Care Centre owner Luigi DiPierdomenico has for the facility is in line for what Soleil Laser Spa & Wellness Centre has in mind. “It seemed like the right fit,” Culver said of the move. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo cut the ribbon and was pleased to see a business thriving even during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s amazing how many new businesses we’ve opened during the pandemic,” said DiCarlo. Sales Representative For more information on Soleil Laser Spa & Wellness Centre, call 226722-5116, e-mail info@soleillaserspa.com or visit www.soleillaserspa.com.

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On stage at the Opry!

By Ron Giofu When Sydney Matlock was 17-years-old, she was part of a field trip to Nashville and toured the Grand Ole Opry, hoping one day to make it back. Now 24, she has realized her dream and plans on turning more of her dreams into reality. Matlock, a graduate of General Amherst High School, now lives in Nashville and recently performed on the Opry stage as part of a session with a group she is in called “The Songbirds.” The group works for 30 minutes at a time on a chorus and their work went viral on the social media site Tik Tok. From there, the 25-person group got a manager and things have continued to grow. “We’ve just been getting a ton of interest from record labels asking us to pitch songs for their artists,” she said. They were approached by the Opry and Circle TV, the latter being part of the Opry Entertainment Group family. The Songbirds were asked to help with a collaboration and invited to appear on stage at the famed Nashville theatre. Matlock stated she was finally allowed through the artists’ entrance and onto the famed stage. “I got to make my dream come true and it was really magical,” said Matlock. Not only did she make music at the Opry, it will be broadcast on the Grand Ole Opry network and streamed for free on Circle All Access. There is also the possibility The Songbirds could even get a reality show on Circle TV. “I’m getting offers from publishers hoping to sign me as a writer, which would be huge,” she stated. Matlock added she had been wondering what she would do next, particularly in a post-pandemic world. The opportunity with her friends in The Songbirds came along, her music has been pitched to major studios such as Sony and Warner Brothers and her music career is now really building momentum. She has gone from begging people in Amherstburg for an opportunity to allow her to sing to now living in Nashville and living her dream, she said the whole experience has been surreal. “It’s everything I’ve worked for my whole life,” said Matlock. After her high school graduation, Matlock attended the Berkley College of Music in Boston where she majored in songwriting with a minor in creative writing. After another trip to Nashville, she fell in love with the city and decided that is where she needed to be,

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Sydney Matlock stands at the artists’ entrance at the Grand Ole Opry before being able to go in. Matlock, originally from Amherstburg, performed at the Nashville landmark with her colleagues in “The Songbirds.” Submitted photo

adding it has similar aspects to Amherstburg where people tend to know each other but also has “the vibe of a big city.” “I’ve been here for two years now,” said Matlock. “I fully plan on staying in Nashville. Nashville is really the mecca of music.” In addition to wanting a songwriting contract, Matlock further stated she would also like to travel the world. However, coming home to Amherstburg one day is still on her radar as well. “I want to be able to live in Amherstburg and do my music from there,” she said. “Every time I am home, it’s such a special place for me.” Matlock added that she would encourage people to pursue their dreams and go after their goals in life. “I just want any kid in the town to know they are capable of doing cool things,” said Matlock.

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Unreconciled By Jesse Wente Adult Non-Fiction

In a year when Indigenous issues are in the forefront, Jesse Wente’s voice is one that rises above. The son of an American father and an Anishinaabe mother, Wente realized very young that he was considered an other. From war whoops from spectators at his childhood baseball games to racial profiling by police as an adult - Wente addresses many of the colonial attitudes in society and its institutions. For anyone looking to learn more about the Indigneous experience of prejudice, this part memoir, part call to action addresses everything from residential schools (Wente’s grandmother attended) to portrayals in art and pop culture - it’s an eye opening and mind opening if you let it. Submitted by River Bookshop staff

While the province states the COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective, the Ontario government states it is prepared to expand eligibility for a booster dose to all Ontarians over time. Based on Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout for first and second doses, expansion of eligibility for booster doses will be based on age and risk, with an interval of six to eight months from the second dose. “Ontario is continuing the success of our vaccine rollout by expanding eligibility for a booster shot based on age and risk,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “As we continue rolling out our Last Mile Strategy to vaccinate as many Ontarians as possible, providing an extra layer of protection starting with our most vulnerable is critical as we continue to safely reopen and manage COVID-19 for the long-term.” During the height of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, a large proportion of Ontarians received their first and second doses at a longer interval than indicated on the product monograph. This longer interval has now been shown to improve duration of protection, and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization now recommends an optimal interval of eight weeks between first and second doses. COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for children aged five to 11 is subject to Health Canada approval. Ontario is working with public health units across the province to prepare to vaccinate children aged five to 11. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 is a distinct formulation at a lower dose and supply of vaccine that will be rolled out in parallel to booster doses.

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Questions for Rebel Girls By Rebel Girls Middle Grade Non-Fiction

Developed from the Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and made for girls everywhere this non-fiction offers over 500 questions to spark discussion and dreams for girls of all ages. All the questions are based off of the real rebel women highlighted in previous books like Jane Goodall, Ada Lovelace and Michelle Obama. It’s the perfect book to help open the lines of communication and imagination and to highlight the works and accomplishments of amazing rebel women across the world. Submitted by River Bookshop staff

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SECRET SANTA BENEFIT DINNER Presented at Mealtime Express, 421 Sandwich St. S. This year’s program will be take-out only. The public will be able to purchase a ticket with a specific time on it to pick-up their dinner. While you are there, you can purchase a 50/50 ticket and raffle tickets. Pick up times will be every 15 minutes from 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Price is $20 and includes a 3-piece chicken dinner and dessert. Proceeds help local families and their kids for Christmas. For info, call 519-736-4338.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 FREE TAKE-OUT TURKEY DINNER - 25th annual McGregor Community Christmas Turkey dinner being presented by re McGregor Squirettes of Mary. Due to the pandemic, the event will be an order ahead, drive up and take-out dinner. There will be no entrance into the building that day, all meals will be curbside delivered. All health precautions necessary will be followed to ensure the safety of all. Runs from 3-6 p.m. at McGregor Columbian Club, 9650 Walker Road. Sponsored by the Squirettes and Knights of Columbus #2844. For info or to order, call 519776-5710 or 519-919-5318. ONGOING GOLDEN AGE CLUB - The Fort Malden Golden Age Centre has returned to its usual schedule at the Libro Centre. Monday features pepper, Tuesday euchre, Wednesday bridge, Thursday line dancing and cribbage and Friday pepper and bingo. Starts daily at 12:30 p.m. All welcome. Temporary phone is 519-736-6188.

ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 519-736-5471 for assistance. WEEKLY BINGOS - Weekly Bingos are back at the Columbus Hall (former K of C Hall), 190 Richmond St. every Thursday at 7 p.m. Proof of vaccination is required per the health unit. Everyone is welcome to try their luck. FOUNDERS CLUB - Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club seeking donors to join the “Founders Club” to help them purchase the camp on Texas Road. Donors with gifts of $5,000 and over become “Founders Club” members and have one square of camp property sponsored in their name. Multiples of squares are available for sponsorship. Tax receipts provided. For information, visit www.bryerswoodyouthcamp. com, call 519-996-7364 or e-mail info@ bryerswood.com.

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RTT PHOTO BY RON GIOFU Cabins sit along the west side of the Bryerswood Youth Camp property. Future plans call for them to be replaced as part of a renovation to the campsite.

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A garden will also be moved closer to the front of the property and closer to their dining hall while there will also be attributes constructed for Indigenous education. “We are going to revitalize the centre area of the camp,” said Robertson. Costs and timelines for the construction of new buildings and other amenities has not been finalized as of yet, but Poupard indicated they will write grants as they come up and continue to fundraise. They plan on building new components as they have the funding. “We know we’re not going to have it done tomorrow,” said Poupard. In addition to offering their own programming, the BYCOC will rent out the camp to other groups, with Poupard and Robertson pointing out they have several groups anxious to use the campsite. Girl Guides and Scouts are anticipated to be among the groups coming in to rent it out. “As soon as we can get the contracts signed, they’ll be using it as a meeting grounds during the week,” said Poupard. The BYCOC Optimist Club states their doors are open to rent the camp to other area youth organizations to provide leadership skills, outdoor experiences and environmental programming to youth. How much the camp is rented versus how much

programming the BYCOC will provide will be dependent on the community, Robertson indicated. Sponsorships are still being sold into the “Founder’s Club,” with an aerial map of the camp being divided into squares of about one-third of an acre. People can sponsor a square for $5,000 and Poupard said there are three sponsors that have donated towards two squares each. “We still have squares left,” said Poupard. The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club Camp is situated on 25 acres at 6480 Texas Road, between Concession 6 North and Howard Ave. The plan is to have it be a year-round camp and offer programming as soon as Spring 2022. The BYCOC was established in 2018 and became a registered charity in 2019. Though Poupard stated fundraising was tough amid the COVID-19 pandemic, she noted they were able to purchase the camp from the Girl Guides of Canada. It will also be the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Centre in 2022. For more information or to donate, visit www.bryerswood. com or www.facebook.com/ bryerswoodyouthoptimistclub. The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club can be reached by phone at 519-996-7364 or by e-mail at info@ bryerswood.com.

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A playground area and the back of the main lodge building at the Bryerswood Youth Camp are seen here. Plans are undetermined for the playground equipment at this stage, but the building is likely to be replaced in the coming years.

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Public board updated on return of extracurricular activities By Ron Giofu

Trustees with the Greater Essex County District School Board were given an update as it relates to the return of extracurricular activities to schools. Superintendent Todd Awender told trustees and public watching last Tuesday night’s virtual education meeting that extracurricular activities are scheduled to return Nov. 22. Trustee Alan Halberstadt also wanted a follow up on when the public board could present a football season this year, as the GECDSB had previously decided to go it alone this season after a reported delay in helmet certification originally called for this season’s WECSSAA high school football season to be cancelled. Awender said a number of students are voluntarily providing their vaccination status to their principals at the present time. “They are in the process of that,” he noted. Awender added WECSSAA is putting together schedules and also working with schools to gauge how many teams are going to be participating in each sport this year. “They are not quite sure what teams are going to be there because there may be some teams that are not because of our circumstances this year,” said Awender. “They are going to put those schedules together and it is going to take some time because of all of the logistics to it.” Secondary principals have been “very complimentary and are doing a great job” collecting data and providing it to coaches. It is also shared with GECDSB administration. Regarding football, the preference is to put it off until the spring, Awender indicated. “We’re looking at securing poten-

tial fields and finding out which ones we can use,” said Awender. “We still have to look at all the other schedules because golf, tennis and cross country are also moving into that time frame as well. That’s a lot of sports.” There are sports that compete with one another and athletes who play multiple sports, he noted. “We’re looking at all of that right now and trying to make it work as best we can,” he said. At the elementary level, Awender indicated Grade 7 and Grade 8 activities and sports were the subject of meetings with the school principals. “The elementary will start up probably a little later but I don’t believe there is as much work prior to it starting,” said Awender. “The secondary is a little more complicated and there is also various sports that are involved. With the elementary, we would start up with volleyball because that is the season that would normally be taking place around this time frame.” “We’re going to bring joy to a lot of people by bringing extracurricular sports back along with activities,” added Halberstadt. In a statement released Oct. 7 by all of the areas publicly funded school boards – the GECDSB along with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence and Conseil scolaire Viamonde – as well as WECSSAA (the Windsor-Essex County Secondary School Athletic Association), there was an agreement to follow the recommendations of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and chose to develop procedures to limit participation in extracurricular activities for only those students, staff, officials and volunteers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Learning about owls and hawks Naturalist Phil Roberts returned to the “Hole in the Wall” above the River Bookshop Nov. 2 where he gave a talk about hawks and owls. The talk also included a live red tail hawk and a saw-whet owl. The former was released later in the evening when the group walked to the Navy Yard Park parkette with Roberts getting assistance from Sabrina Danelon. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Kayden Tofflemire, Jason Clark, and Amanda Clark are proud owners of the local fifteen-year-old family run business Cottam Candy, part of Farm House Market’s Halloween event. RTT Photo by Danica Skakavac

McGregor Farm House Market brings locallysourced Halloween to the community

By Danica Skakavac McGregor’s Farm House Market hosted a public Halloween Event last Sunday and included various activities, such as games for children and, of course, lots of treats. The Farm House Market is a local, all-Ontario market with the goal of bringing only the freshest of produce, baked goods, dairy and meat to a central and convenient place for the community. This is their first Halloween event that will ideally kick off many more holiday-inspired gatherings in the future. The Halloween event was brought to the community in order to inspire some normalcy during these harder times, especially for children on holidays. The last couple of years have been stressful, and it is the Farm House Market’s hope to give the children something to do and a safe place to have fun. The environment was heartful and warm, and local vendors, such as Cottam Candy, provided the children with homemade treats, such as candy apples, cotton candy and delicious donuts. “I think people have really been missing nostalgic and fun treats, like cotton candy and candy apples over Covid, so we’re really thankful they’ve turned to us to satisfy that sweet tooth. We’re also very thankful to the Market for picking up our product,” says Amanda Clark, owner of Cottam Candy, who have been partnered with Farm House Market since September. “Keep on,” says Elisa Quaggiotto, owner of Farm House Market “It’s hard for everyone nowadays and the communities have been more open to shopping local and more prominent in doing those kinds of things, and I think it’s very important we keep bringing that message to other people: shop small businesses, shop fresh produce, shop local, shop farmers.”

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Please call: Town Hall 519-736-0012 Building and Planning 519-736-5408 Infrastructure Services 519-736-3664 Community and Protective Services 519-736-5712

Proudly participating in the "Shine the Light" Campaign WED

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Electronic

THURS

FRI

Remembrance Day Municipal Offices Closed

FREE

Complete

Olde

Recreation Survey

Amherstburg

TODAY!

Ghost Tour Download

Amherstburg.ca/

Participation

ON-FOOT Remembrance Ceremony

6:00p.m.

SAT

RecreationSurveys

Mobile App

10:30am-12pm Downtown/Cenotaph

SUN

MON

TUES

WED

Special

Olde

FREEAmherstburg Ghost Tour

Complete

Heritage

Recreation Survey

Committee

TODAY!

Download

Meeting

ON-FOOT

Amherstburg.ca/

Electronic

Mobile App

Yard Waste South Zone

THURS FREE

FRI

5:00 p.m.

SAT

Amherstburg Ghost Tour

ON-FOOT

River Lights Opening Night

Olde

Download

RecreationSurveys

Participation

Recycle

& Fireworks 6:00pm Downtown

Mobile App

SUN

21 River Lights shining bright every night!

Recreational Needs Assessment We want to hear from YOU! Take Our Survey!

Visit: amherstburg.ca/RecreationSurveys

For information on Proof of Vaccination required at The Libro Centre amherstburg.ca/LibroCentre

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