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“Devil’s Masquerade” helps out humane society By Ron Giofu
People and their pets dressed in their Halloween finest Saturday night all to benefit the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. HAG Customs Print & Design teamed with GL Heritage Brewing Co. and presented the first annual “Devil’s Masquerade” event at the Howard Ave. craft brewery with activities happening both inside and outside. The event raised approximately $5,000. Food and drink was enjoyed inside while an outdoor movie and performances by Erikka Johnson and the Starlight Aerial Co. entertained the crowd. The evening also featured busker Eric Scott Baker, who performed both inside and outside GL Heritage Brewing Co. and a costume contest. Glen Greenwood, owner of HAG Customs Print & Design, helped organize the event and said it was presented as a way to assist the humane society. “The reason we’re here is to help those guys. We’re just animal lovers,” he said. “This is a way people can have fun doing it.” Greenwood said animals become members of the family so to help an organization that helps animals, “it’s a no-brainer. If you can have fun doing it, why not?” The event was a sell-out, with approximately 120 people coming to GL Heritage Brewing Co. during the course of the fourhour event. The plans are to try and make the “Devil’s Masquerade” an annual event. Arms Bumanlag, director of development with the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society, said events like the “Devil’s Masquerade” can’t happen
RTT PHOTOS BY RON GIOFU (Above) Eric Scott Baker performs with fire during an outdoor performance at the “Devil’s Masquerade” event Saturday night at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. HAG Customs Print & Design helped organize the event, which was a fundraiser for the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. (Right) Erikka Johnson from Starlight Aerial Co. performs during the “Devil’s Masquerade” Saturday night. The event raised $5,000 for the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society.
without the support of the organizers, sponsors and public. The humane society is working to build relationships and while he said he has worked with Greenwood for about 20 years, he is creating more through this event. “We’re in the business of being able to give second chances,” added Bumanlag. “We can’t do that without the community’s
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New natural playground officially opens, sponsor recognized at Holiday Beach
By Ron Giofu A new, natural playground was unveiled at Holiday Beach Conservation Area in Amherstburg, with the Essex Region Conservation Authority giving thanks to a donation from Enbridge Inc. The natural playground is located in the area of Holiday Beach near the classroom and parking lot to head down to the beach. The official ribbon cutting took place last Thursday morning and included students from Natural Pathways Forest and Nature School as well as dignitaries from ERCA, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation and the Town of Amherstburg. Enbridge Inc,, which owns and operates the Amherstburg Solar project, committed $30,000 toward the natural playground project. Councillor Peter Courtney, one of Amherstburg’s two representatives on the ERCA board of directors, acted as master of ceremonies and stated Holiday Beach is an important destination in Essex County as it welcomes over 30,000 visitors annually, including thousands of children visiting for day use and participating in outdoor education programs. While it is often recognized for being a prime birding location during fall migration, Courtney noted Holiday Beach also allows youth to connect with nature through day trips with family and field trips. Usman Bhatti, a plant manager with Enbridge as well as manager of the firm’s Ontario solar projects, believed
The Enbridge Natural Playground was officially unveiled last Wednesday at Holiday Beach Conservation Area. From left: ERCA board member Marolyn Morrison, Essex Region Conservation Foundation president Claire Wales, Enbridge plant manager Usman Bhatti, Enbridge manager of stakeholder engagement Denise Heckbert, ERCA CAO Tim Byrne, ERCA board member Councillor Peter Courtney and Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
it was important for the company to be involved with the natural playground project. “We take our role as environmental stewards very seriously,” he said. Bhatti added that not only are the physical and mental health aspects important, but it leads to lessons in sustainability and environmental education. “This natural playground is a great asset to Holiday Beach Conservation Area,” said Claire Wales, president of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. “Children can engage in imaginative and active play at this unique nature-inspired playground.”
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Wales stated that when children spend time in natural settings and learn about the environment at a young age, it leads to environmental stewardship as adults. Enbridge was also described as being instrumental in helping to create the Holiday Beach Demonstration Wetland, a controlled wetland habitat that improves water quality by reducing phosphorus. As it is intended to inspire others to create wetlands and, as a continuation of this project, Wales noted Enbridge created a parking area to provide access for guests to enjoy the wildlife and learn more about wetland habitats. A natural playground is a play environment that reflects elements from nature, like logs, stumps and boulders,
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Economic development committee recommends new positions to town
By Ron Giofu The town’s economic development advisory committee has voiced its support for a pair of new positions to be part of 2022 budget deliberations. The committee supported the positions of economic development officer and a communications officer and wanted those positions brought forth for future discussions. The committee is chaired by Councillor Don McArthur, who addressed the Oct. 19 meeting minutes and recommendations at the most recent town council meeting. “This committee really wants an economic development officer,” said McArthur. “They were unanimous. They think it’s extremely important. Someone needs to be knocking on doors, shaking the bushes, and getting investment for Amherstburg. They believe it very, very fervently. Three council members sit on that committee and I believe they all voted in favour of it.” Other members of the economic development advisory committee include councillors Michael Prue and Patricia Simone, with Prue being vice chair, as well as Alan Buterbaugh, Carolyn Davies, Jack Edwards and Larry Amlin. “They really hope in this budget that we have an economic development officer,” said McArthur. Prue said the committee believes the “economic potential in Amherstburg
is enormous if only we had some way to focus it.” He compared it to hiring heritage planner Clint Robertson to focus the heritage issue. “They believe that having someone who is an economic development officer in their own right is the way to go,” said Prue. Prue added that a person dedicated solely to the duties of an economic development officer will help in the sale and promotion of properties. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche suggested an economic development officer “might be a good investment for this town” but wanted interim CAO Tony Haddad to come back with a report on restructuring within administration. “I’m not going to pre-approve any money tonight for anything,” said Meloche. “I want to make sure this is included in budget deliberations. I will not approve anything tonight for 2022 budget dollars. I want to see something from Mr. Haddad on our overall organizational structure in terms of staffing.” Councillor Marc Renaud indicated he was open to discussions but noted there will be a lot of requests for funding that council will have to wade through. “The pressures are going to be immense for taxpayers’ dollars and we just have to be aware of that,” he said. McArthur said the economic development advisory committee had a debate over the communications officer position, noting Amlin didn’t support
that position. “There was a recognition from the majority of committee members that Amherstburg has a fantastic story to tell and that we need to do it and a communications officer can help us do it,” he said. Most comparative municipalities within Windsor-Essex County have communications officers, McArthur stated, adding the town’s service delivery review recommended filling such a position. The committee praised the work of Jennifer Ibrahim, who has been undertaking a communications role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ibrahim usually works in the tourism department and McArthur said the committee felt she has been doing a “fantastic job” with the communications role. Prue floated the idea things could be restructured and allow for the position to be done by an existing staff member on a permanent basis with McArthur adding that bringing in a communications officer doesn’t necessarily mean creating a new position. “What it means in your organizational structure you have someone dedicated to the role,” he said. Councillor Patricia Simone added the committee wanted to show its support for the position. She said it was asked that it be brought back for the 2022 budget. The committee also called for administration to reach out to Diageo
and Wolfhead Distilleries regarding “what may be required to expand their operations or facilitate the success of their business.” McArthur said the committee discussed issues such as the Honeywell site and tourism as part of its meeting but expanded their discussions to include Diageo and Wolfhead to see if anything could be done to assist them and “build up that industry that’s beginning to flourish.” He added the committee also wants to reach out to the agricultural community and arrange a meeting with farmers to realize their economic potential. Meloche questioned the effectiveness of approaching a larger business like Diageo, noting decision making relative to businesses like that are often made higher up on the corporate ladder. Prue said those discussions were also had at the committee level but credited the advice of Edwards, who said economic development not only includes going out to find new business, but it also includes telling existing businesses they are integral to the town and they are appreciated. The focus was on distilleries and that could be expanded to other businesses down the road, he added. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said he attended many businesses prior to the COVID-19 pandemic but that hasn’t been able to happen recently. He added that while meetings haven’t been occurring, it’s a good time to remember “they’re still working.”
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Small businesses band together to aid animals Continued from Page 1 Other events and outreach is planned into Essex County in 2022, Bumanlag added. He pointed out the WindsorEssex County Humane Society receives no government funding and relies on the support of the community to help run its programs. Greenwood added a “huge thank you” to the sponsors for supporting the event. The title sponsor was Corey Beaudoin from Royal LePage Binder Real Estate with several realtors from that company, including some from the Amherstburg office, contributing. Other sponsors included Dog Days Barbecue, The Pantry, Kelluc Epoxy, and At Long Last Gourmet Appetizers. “We could not have done it without them,” said Greenwood. Jen Desjardins-Grondin, co-owner of GL Heritage Brewing Co., said they enjoy finding ways to help the people
and organizations in the area. “We recognize the opportunities and our obligation to support our community,” said Desjardins-Grondin. The “Devil’s Masquerade” was a chance to work with other local small businesses to give back to the community and Desjardins-Grondin added “we hope to do it again in the years to come.” The first annual “Devil’s Masquerade” was held Saturday night and was presented by HAG Customs Print & Design at GL Heritage Brewing Co. From left: Glen Greenwood from HAG, Jen Desjardins-Grondin from GL Heritage Brewing Co., sponsors Corey Beaulieu and Marzena Desrosier from Royal LePage Binder Real Estate and Arms Bumanlag from the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society.
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First time celebrating Halloween in a while proves worthwhile Thanks to the Grant family, I was given the opportunity to celebrate Halloween this year. Normally, I hang out in my apartment and watch television on Halloween, assuming there are no other work-related assignments, not that I see many kids in my neighbourhood anyway. I found out where all the kids seem to go, however. It would appear the bulk of local trick-or-treaters head to McLellan Ave. The Grants put together 450 Halloween treat bags for local youth and that wasn’t enough Sunday night. I helped Ken Grant make more candy bags and by the time those were handed out as well as whatever loose candy was still available, roughly 600 kids had gone through. I don’t recall seeing anything like the swarm of children and their parents that hit that neighbourhood. Even when I was a kid, the subdivisions we travelled to didn’t have that many trick-or-treaters I grew up in the county, so there was not much action around our place and if we did go to the neighbours, some seemed to be caught off guard and scrounged for something to put in our bags. Bonus points to the parents who dressed up as well. If I had kids, I don’t think I would do that and when I travelled around with my nephews one Halloween about 17 years ago, I know I didn’t dress up then either. Kudos to those who also donated to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission over these last few weeks as well. Both the Grant family and the Shank family across the street collected
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donations at their displays so great job by the people who remembered to bring their non-perishable food items to those homes. Places like the mission, the food bank and others will be needing food more and more now that the Christmas season is fast approaching. There are families that will need support, moreso than usual, and events like these will go a long way in helping out, but the help needs to be ongoing because the need certainly is. ***** Budget deliberations are coming soon and we already know two of the positions that are being championed. The town’s economic development advisory committee is advocating for an economic development officer and a communications officer, with the committee’s discussions brought to the town council table at the latter’s most recent meeting. It was also mentioned during council’s discussions that a look at an organizational structure is likely going to be coming from interim chief administrative officer (CAO) Tony Haddad.
For what it’s worth, my thoughts are that staffing should be kept to a minimum this year. Yes, fill the positions that need to be filled, including the vacancies that have recently come open, but proceed slowly with creating any new position. The communications officer could be filled from within through a restructuring so that may not be a new position, at least based on the discussions at the most recent meeting of town council. The economic development officer position has merit, but is now the time for it? The biggest consideration for me in all of this is the new permanent CAO. What will this person want to see administration be structured like? I certainly don’t have a problem with Mr. Haddad sharing his views on the subject with council, but he also has the word “interim” in his title. What if the new, permanent person has different ideas? Will another restructuring occur then? At least for this year, my view is the positions that should be filled are the ones that are necessary, such as the successors to the people that have left, as I previously mentioned. It remains to be seen if there will be any new requests for positions to be created, but based on recent budgets, there are usually a few positions on the administrative wish list. Let the new CAO come in, take a look at the organization and then let that person start making decisions and recommendations from there. Let that person build his or her own team and move forward from there.
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Golden Age Club seeking answers relating to move within Libro Centre, possible move to hub By Ron Giofu
The Golden Age Club is seeking answers as to why they were moved within the Libro Centre and when and if they will be on the move to the Amherstburg Community Hub. The seniors’ club has been moved from their former space within the downstairs community room to in and near the Energy Zone room with some members also playing in the seating area that has been used when the recreation facility’s canteen is open. Line dancing and bingo have been moved upstairs, club executive members state. “We’re not getting any answers to our questions,” said Golden Age Club president Dorothy Thrasher. “Who’s in charge?” Fern Elliott, a former president of the club, said they contributed about $7,500 when the Libro Centre was built, including a $5,000 payment to arena fundraising efforts. They also purchased window coverings for the community room as part of their contributions. The club has approximately 300 members, but Thrasher states they have been getting about 25 or so daily. Activities have resumed including card games and line dancing with events starting at 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. “It’s hard to get people to come back,” said Thrasher. Frieda Birch, another club members, said there isn’t as much privacy for members and they would like a place with easier access to wheelchair accessible bathrooms and a kitchen. An office is being built in the Energy Zone room for the club, but Thrasher noted there have been delays in getting their phone reconnected and other services they have. A cabinet the club had in the community room can still be accessed, as Thrasher pointed out they were able to go in the room with the assistance of Libro Centre staff. Thrasher indicated they were open to a move to the Amherstburg Community Hub and were actually presented plans a few years ago. “All of a sudden, we didn’t get it,” said Thrasher. “We never did get an answer.” If those plans are revived, the Golden Age Club wants a seat at the table to have their views listened to, Thrasher added. “We want a permanent place,” added Birch. Elliott noted council was unaware the club was moved out of their room at the Libro Centre and she approached councillors Michael Prue, Peter Courtney and Marc Renaud to discuss the matter. The issue was discussed at the Oct. 25 town council meeting with Prue asking what the next steps were going to be. “They don’t believe they are treated well,” said Prue. Prue said he spoke to manager of recreation services Rick Daly but it was going to take time to get things done. Director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon said they are short in office space and due to COVID-19 restrictions, they have had to shuffle office space as well as for business space at the Libro Centre. “We have had to create temporary space in the area where they used to be hosting their card tournaments and activities,” said Baillargeon. “We’ve turned half of that into a planning and development meeting site (for) any business taking place for our planning and development folks. They can meet with developers or anyone requesting a building permit out of half of that recreation space they used to program.” The other half of the room will still be rented out for recreational purposes, said Baillargeon. “That is the only space we have designated that is of a large enough area to accommodate these things and it has an outdoor access for the public for the building and development applications that take place there,” she said. Baillargeon acknowledged the seniors have been moved to the Energy Zone, which she said is the only other available space the town has at the Libro Centre.
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She said the temporary office in the back is being created and there will be a lockable storage unit. “This is all taking place with limited resources,” she said. “We have all had to make concessions on how we operate, groups that come in and the programs that take place for COVID reasons. We are working with the groups the best we can to accommodate but looking at social distancing and the rules we have to follow.” A report will be coming to town council regarding the Amherstburg Community Hub and the space within, Baillargeon added, believing that is a “perfect” place for the Golden Age Club to be located. “There’s a great synergy there,” she said, noting there are services within the building for club members to use. As for timing of the move, “I’d like to say late this year but I’m still collecting other information.” Thrasher said the Golden Age Club plans on pressing the issue. “It’s not going to drop,” she said. “A lot of seniors are going to be really upset.”
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Remembrance Day display on exhibit in front of Marsh Historical Collection
Harrow United Church’s clothing drive
The Marsh Historical Collection, located at 80 Richmond St. in the Heritage Square Plaza, has their annual Remembrance Day display up honouring the veterans from Amherstburg who died in service to their country. Biographies of those who died in action are featured on the displays, which are just outside the doorway to the Marsh Collection, the main hallway of the plaza.
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Harrow United Church held a clothing and food drive last Saturday with proceeds going to the Downtown Mission in Windsor. A total of 562 pounds of goods were collected. Rev. Darrow Wood noted in addition to the Downtown Mission, the church also donates to the Harrow Food Bank and Project Hope food pantry in Harrow throughout the year as well. A number of knitted winter hats were donated as well. From left: parishioners Laura George, Dominic D’Alessandro, Luca Jurilj, Aria D’Alessandro, Dominic D’Alessandro Jr., Keira Jurilj and Rev. Wood.
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ACF announces this year’s “Believe in Amherstburg” recipients
By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF) has announced who is getting what stemming from this year’s “Believe in Amherstburg” initiative. A recent board meeting ended with five of the seven organizations requesting funding receiving it. ACF board president Chris Gibb said they collected donations from a group of residents, referred to by the organization as “community builders,” and spread them around to organizations in town “to make Amherstburg an even better place.” “This year, the community foundation board were able to grant five local organizations $36,400,” said Gibb. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 will receive $7,500 from the ACF, with those proceeds going towards a ramp and other accessibility upgrades within their Dalhousie St. location. Accessibility was also behind the request from the Park House Museum, with the Park House also getting $7,500. The museum plans on replacing their wheelchair ramp. The Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts, the board which operates the Gibson Gallery, also were granted $7,500. That money will help the gallery pay for structural repairs to their historic Richmond St. building, which included foundation repair. The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club will receive up to $7,000 to fund signage to help people find their Texas Road camp. Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) was given $6,900 to help them expand their programming and purchase necessary supplies to run those programs. “We were able to help out a lot of organizations in Amherstburg,” said Gibb. “If it wasn’t for the generosity of the community builders getting together, we wouldn’t be able to do it.” Gibb said the foundation reached out to the groups and the successful ones were thrilled to be able to receive funding. “They can really maximize that and get the most bang for their buck,” he said. Two projects did not receive funding in this round of funding. Rose Hill and St. John the Baptist Cemeteries were looking for funding to create a large pollinator garden and “Welcome to Amherstburg” sign at the corner of Meloche Road and Alma St. A 100th anniversary celebration for General Amherst High School also wanted funds with those funds to have been designated for a community garden at
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Five of the seven groups that requested “Believe in Amherstburg” funding have been successful in their requests. The Park House Museum, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157, Amherstburg Community Services, the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club and the Gibson Gallery will get portions of the $36,400 collected through donations to the Amherstburg Community Foundation.
the new public high school. Gibb said the new school is a year away and the ACF will look to give them “a seat at the table” next year. The cemetery request, he added, was “a little bit openended” and while it was a “great idea, it was not yet actionable.” Funds are being distributed to the successful applicants with agreements that the funds will be spent as suggested in their applications, Gibb indicated. “We’ve had a very successful year with the foundation,” he said. “We’re looking forward to next year and building on the success we have had.” It is “never too late” to donate to the ACF, he added, and that donations of $20 and over can get a tax receipt. He said people can mail or drop off cheques payable to the Amherstburg Community Foundation to the River Bookshop, donate online, or e-transfer a payment to info@amherstburgfoundation.org. To donate or view a list of the community builders, visit www.amherstburg foundation.org.
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The River Lights Winter Festival is returning later this month and the municipal tree lighting ceremony is back as well. The latter was not held in 2020 due the COVID-19 pandemic but enough public health restrictions have been relaxed to let the town try again this year. The Town of Amherstburg recognized the event’s sponsor last week, as Enbridge contributed $18,000 to the event. “The town does an amazing job with River Lights,” said Denise Heckbert, manager of stakeholder engagement with Enbridge. Heckbert noted she came to Amherstburg from Toronto in 2019 for the event while Usman Bhatti, a plant manager with Enbridge who is based out of Kincardine, said he hopes to make it this year. Heckbert noted the company tries to give back annually to the communities in which they operated. Enbridge runs the Amherstburg Solar Farm. Other facilities in the area include locations in Sarnia and Tilbury. The River Lights Winter Festival runs from Nov. 20Dec. 31 with displays in King’s Navy Yard Park and Toddy Jones Park. The municipal tree lighting ceremony is Nov. 20 starting at 6 p.m. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said he is glad River Lights will continue and families can enjoy Amherstburg’s River Lights every evening during that time. “Amherstburg has always held that special charm during the holiday season. Now more than ever, while we encourage masks and safe distancing, our outdoor winter events will be sure to add warmth and memories for family and friends at a time when we continue to observe safe measures,” added DiCarlo. The mayor stated not only does the town celebrate the support from Enbridge, but also that “the resi-
Denise Heckbert and Usman Bhatti from Enbridge were in Amherstburg last Wednesday afternoon to officially present the cheque for the company’s sponsorship of hte RIver Lights WInter Festival. Mayor Aldo DICarlo, along with staff from the tourism and parks departments, accept the $18,000 cheque.
dents of Amherstburg have diligently followed all of the mandated public safety measures during the pandemic.” He said he is pleased the town can present a more traditional River Lights Winter program this year, albeit with a few modifications. “Since 2017, Enbridge has donated more than $100,000 to make Amherstburg shine bright during the River Lights season,” he said. “During a time when we were asked to stay apart for a while, Enbridge continues to find ways to bring us together.” For a full schedule of events, visit visitamherstburg. ca or follow the town’s tourism department throughout the season on Facebook and Instagram at @visitamherstburg, or Twitter at @visitamherstbrg . River Lights programming has been made possible by our community partners, Enbridge and the Government of Ontario. The Santa Claus Parade also makes its return this
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Business plan, public access forthcoming for Belle Vue property?
By Ron Giofu The future of the Belle Vue property and what plans are in place to operate it could be forthcoming in the 2022 budget. Amherstburg town council received minutes from the economic development advisory committee which, in part, called for “an actionable business plan” and that funding be included in next year’s budget “to provide safe public access, in phases if necessary, for the increased visibility of Belle Vue.” Councillor Peter Courtney said he received calls from residents concerned about using taxpayer money towards Belle Vue, but indicated he was supportive of a business plan for the historic Dalhousie St. property. “It’s a big piece of land, it’s a beautiful historic building that nothing has happened to significantly outside of a few improvements,” said Courtney. Pointing out that he originally campaigned on a promise that no taxpayer money be put towards Belle Vue, Courtney added a business plan could figure out how they could avoid using taxpayer money on the restoration and find other resources to develop the site. He said, “it’s sitting there doing nothing” and there are also concerns about securing the property. Courtney added later in the meeting the current council inherited Belle Vue and the Duffy’s property and believed they are not going to collect money off the land. “We just acquired more views, free views beyond the extension of Navy Yard (Park),” he said. “We talk about business sense, this council has to get it together.” Emphasizing he was in favour of a business plan, Courtney added he wants to look at all options and said, “it can’t sit the way it is.” He hopes administration comes up with something “crafty and creative” for it. “Belle Vue is a gem and let’s see what we can do with that overall property, what the scenarios are and what is doable,” said Courtney. Councillor Don McArthur, who chairs the economic development advisory committee, said committee members are frustrated with the state of the property and the fact the public can’t use it. “It frustrates them to no end,” said McArthur. “They believe in its potential and it’s sitting there gathering dust and we’re not getting tax dollars on it. Someone is cutting the grass, it doesn’t cut itself for free. In terms of this whole tax dollars thing, tax dollars are already going to Belle Vue.” McArthur added staff is also cleaning up the property and fixing things at the site, when needed. “The reality is this – it’s a town asset,” said McArthur. “What especially frustrates the committee is there is no public access to that property. By the same token, there’s no access to the Duffy’s property and that gets people’s goat because we’re not getting tax money for it and we’re not getting public enjoyment out of a public access that the public has paid for.” The committee believes in the future of Belle Vue “to drive economic development,” McArthur continued, and to achieve that goal, it has to be opened for public access. By agreeing to receive the minutes from the meeting, it allows for the issues of a business plan and public access to be further debated during public budget deliberations, he added. McArthur questioned administration about an RFP that council directed administration to issue in June regarding Belle Vue. Director of community and protective services Heidi Baillargeon said an RFP has not been issued as of yet, noting there are “financial implications to issuing that RFP.” A subsequent report will be brought to council detailing those issues, she noted. Councillor Michael Prue, who is the vice chair of the economic development advisory committee, believed opening up the Belle Vue property for such things as movie shoots, wedding photography and events of that nature could bring in some revenue for the property. He said those type of events haven’t been allowed
Could there be some action coming with regards to the Belle Vue property? The economic development advisory committee is asking for a business plan and public access at the 200-year-old Dalhousie St. site and the matter will likely be debated more during 2022 budget deliberations. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
at the property in the past. “If we can get money for a movie shoot, if we can get money for people taking photographs for weddings, why not take it?” he said. Prue said the property is a town asset and money has to be spent to make repairs including what is caused by vandalism. He added volunteers go on the grounds at points during the year to rake leaves and other yard work “because the town won’t do it.” “It’s our property and I’m hoping one day the town will see the wisdom in this as a jewel for actually making money and driving business,” he said. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche noted Baillargeon’s point that an RFP hasn’t been issued due to financial implications. “We do this to ourselves,” said Meloche. “I don’t know how many times we’ve done it this term. We want something, we say let’s do it, but when it comes
time to put your money where your mouth is, we don’t do that part. We’re known for that. If we want something done, we have to understand there is a financial consequence to it.” Meloche believed town council needs to understand its decisions have a financial component to it. “We made a decision to secure Duffy’s. We made a decision to secure Belle Vue,” he said. “We never had two nickels to rub together when we did it but we managed to get them.” The deputy mayor noted he didn’t want taxpayer money put towards Belle Vue either, but added if council wants things to happen, “you have to say yes to the money part.” Councillor Marc Renaud said there will be a lot of requests for taxpayers’ dollars and while he’d like to see progress on Belle Vue, “we have to be realistic too.”
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Alexis DiCarlo and Alex Broderick had a Sesame Street theme at their station at the Creative Child Learning Centre “Trunk or Treat” event last Saturday afternoon. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
Above - Tammy and Kristin Allen handed out treats at one of the Creative Child Learning Centre’s 13 stations last Saturday during a “Trunk or Treat” Halloween celebration. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
Right - Jodi Taylor and Chloe Dupuis had a safari theme at their station as part of the Creative Child Learning Centre “Trunk or Treat” event. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
Vibrantly decorated ‘vendors’ participated in Amherstburg Community Church’s annual Trunk or Treat event. RTT Photo by Danica Skakavac
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By Ron Giofu and Danica Skakavac
A pair of local organizations held “trunk or treat” events to help keep kids safe over Halloween. The Creative Child Learning Centre (CCLC) held such an event near their Murray St. location Saturday afternoon where staff and volunteers lined the road between the local child care facility and the parking lot for St. John the Baptist Church giving out candy at various stations. The stations were decorated vehicles with staff and volunteers dressed up for Halloween, with there being 13 stations in all.
CCLC owner Michelle DiCarlo said it was their first annual “trunk or treat” event and noted she thought it was a great idea when it was brought to her by a staff member. “We thought it would be fun,” she said. “It’s nice to do something during the day, it’s a nice family event.” The CCLC event was exclusive to the families of those enrolled there and DiCarlo estimated over 120 children were to pass through. There was also a photo booth and an opportunity for families to enjoy a pizza dinner.
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THANK YOU A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO AMHERSTBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES. We are so fortunate to have you in our area. You help us seniors feel secure and cared about. Thank you for what all your staff, volunteers and drivers do to make our lives easier. ______________________ HELP WANTED WE ARE LOOKING FOR a driver to use our pickup truck with plow and large salter on it. We have malls in Amherstburg and might need to go to Windsor to plow if that truck needs help. Valid drivers license with no issues getting listed on our insurance. Nights, days, weekends, holidays, anytime it snows we are working. It should take about 4-6 hours per regular snow fall and more if we get a heavy snow fall. MUST be able to work when it snows. Please call 226-787-5515. ______________________
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 PUBLIC PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION - Held from 7-9 p.m. or 9:30-11:30 p.m. at the Park House Museum, 214 Dalhousie St. $25 per person, only eight spots per time slot. Advance registration only. COVID-19 screening and protocols to be followed as per current regulations. Oct. 29 timeslots sold out, this date has been added. For tickets or info, call 519-736-2511 or e-mail parkhousemuseum@ bellnet.ca.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 COATS 4 KIDS DISTRIBUTION - Presented by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) at Amherstburg Community Hub, 320 Richmond St. Times run Nov. 8-13 from 9 a.m.-12 noon and Nov. 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Appointments are not necessary but people can call ACS for details at 519-736-5471. Adults and children’s sizes. People are able to try on the coats this year. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 TURKEY DINNER - Hosted by Harrow United Church, 45 Munger St. Take-out and delivery only. Cost $20. For info, call the church office 519-738-4223. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 BINGO - The Knights of Columbus Hall in River Canard will host bingo, running from 7-9 p.m. Fully vaccinated people only, masks mandatory.
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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.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 PARK HOUSE AGM - Annual general meeting for the Park House Museum will be held virtually starting at 7 p.m. Please contact the museum to sign up for the participation link by calling 519-736-2511 or e-mailing parkhousemuseum@bellnet.ca. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 CHRISTMAS MARKET - Presented by Safe Families Windsor-Essex. Held at Lighthouse Church, 266 King St. (at Gore St.) in Amherstburg. Admission is $2 for adults, kids free, and includes a raffle ticket towards some great door prizes. Runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You will have the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping while supporting local artists, small businesses and vulnerable families. For more information or to ask about vendor opportunities, please e-mail windsor@safefamilies.ca. 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. THE HOUSE YOUTH CENTRE PROGRAMS - The House Youth Centre, located in the Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St., offering weekly meetings for Grade 9 and Grade 11 students Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Weekly meetings for Grade 10 and Grade 12 students Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The Alumni Group meets the third Thursday of each month while the Embrace group meets the last Thursday of each month. There is the quiet homework hour from 3-4 p.m. every Tuesday-Thursday and drop-in hours from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday-Thursday. For more information, e-mail program director Natalyn Brouillard at natalyn@houseyouthcentre.com. MISSION NEEDS DONATIONS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, located at 298 Victoria St. S., is in urgent need of some items. Among the items being requested are peanut butter, jam, ketchup, mustard, Sidekicks, cereal (any kind), corn starch, onion soup mix, radishes, chicken and beef broth, barbecue sauce, canned peas, canned cut green beans, canned pea & carrots, ranch dressing, egg noodles, and canned fruit. Monetary donations always welcome. For information, visit www.aburgmission.ca or call 519-736-9140. Wellness Together Canada offers FREE, 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT WITH NO WAIT TIMES for Canadians of all ages, in every province and territory and in both official languages. Funded by the Government of Canada. More info at https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA. Phone counselling available 24/7 at 1-866-585-0445.
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Kicks & Giggles ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Find new ways to bring more love into your life, Aries. This can be romantic love or the love of friends and family. What you put out you get in return. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you explore art in any form, this is the time to get more serious about it. It could be your opportunity to turn it into a career or at least a side venture.
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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 The person you may be trying to reach may not be getting your messages, Gemini. Don’t be too quick to give up on him or her. Try a different approach to get through. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 The way you reacted to a situation came out differently than you had hoped, Cancer. You may have some people feeling put off as a result. Find ways to make amends. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, look for pleasures in all the simple things you experience over the next several days. It’s all about having a positive attitude and finding happiness in what counts. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Step up and take charge of a situation, Virgo. If you wait around for someone else to plan out your future, you’ll be waiting for some time. Be proactive in your pursuits. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good opportunity to spend more quality time with people. Foster new friendships in the days to come. Certain ones may have the potential to last a lifetime. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t feel like you need to make excuses for how you feel, Scorpio. If your gut tells you to go in a specific direction, then trust your instincts. Usually you’re right on target.
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Alleged suspended driver charged after her vehicle found in ditch A 30-year-old Mississauga woman was charged with driving while under suspension after she was involved in a minor traffic accident recently. According to the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment, the woman was travelling on County Road 10 (Middle Side Road) during the early morning hours of Oct. 24 when she accidentally drove into the ditch due to being unfamiliar with the area. She was the lone occupant of the vehicle. Officers arrived and she was found to have been allegedly driving while under suspension. It was reported at approximately 12:30 a.m. Impaired driver An alleged impaired driver was charged after police received a call from a resident about a vehicle being parked on their lawn in the 7100 block of Howard Ave. Officers attended and subsequently, a 58-year-old Amherstburg man was charged with impaired and exceed. There were no injuries. It was reported Oct. 28 at approximately 12:15 a.m. Watch for deer The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is reminding motorists to keep an eye out for deer crossing area roadways after two vehicles struck deer over the past couple of weeks. A vehicle travelling northbound down Front Road North in the area of North Side Road struck a deer Oct. 23. There were no injuries but there was severe damage to the vehicle, police say. The other vehicle versus deer accident was Oct. 22 on County Road 20 near Concession 3 South. Police say the deer came out of a ditch on the south side of County Road 20 and entered the roadway when it was struck. There were no injuries. Break-and-enter A break-and-enter was reported to a barn in the 7900 block of County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) Oct. 22. A door was pried open and items were stolen from the barn, including copper wiring. There are no suspects at the present time. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-736-2252 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477). Watching the hub The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is having increased patrols in the area of the Amherstburg Community Hub due to ongoing concerns and complaints regarding the temporary skateboard park. Police state they are working with town officials and others involved to curtail mischief and unruly behaviour from some of the users who have been causing problems and ensure the equipment can be used safely and responsibly while respecting the property around it. —All information courtesy of the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Keeping everything in perspective may mean you have to be more conservative in your choices right now, Sagittarius. There will be opportunities to let loose later. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Social engagements keep stacking up, Capricorn. Soon you will have to make some tough choices regarding which events you can commit to and which to pass up. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are feeling extra generous this week, but you do not need to treat everyone you meet. If you want to lavish attention on a special person, go for it. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It can be frustrating when your emotions seem to be all over the place, Pisces. You just have to hold on a bit longer and remain patient. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 31 - Willow Smith, Singer (21) NOVEMBER 1 - Penn Badgley, Actor (35) NOVEMBER 2 - David Schwimmer, Actor (55) NOVEMBER 3 - Kendall Jenner, Model (26) NOVEMBER 4 - Sean “Diddy” Combs, Rapper (52) NOVEMBER 5 - Keala Settle, Actress (46) NOVEMBER 6 - Emma Stone, Actress (33)
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Lighting it up for National Disability Employment Awareness Businesses and residents were urged to “Light it Up for NDEAM (National Disability Employment Month)” recently to support hiring those with disabilities. The initiative was encouraged by the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) and Community Living Essex County. Businesses and organizations were encourged to light up their buildings to support inclusive hiring.
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Ladies Member Guest Tournament aids area organizations
Jane Gollmer made a cheque presentation to Welcome Centre Shelter for Women and Families volunteer and harm reduction programs co-ordinator Anastasia Adams recently. Pointe West Golf Club raised $2,330 for the shelter through their Ladies Member & Guest golf tournament. They also donated 58 purses filled with supplies. Submitted photo
By Ron Giofu A local golf club’s women’s golf tournament helped non-profit organizations in both Amherstburg and Windsor. Pointe West Golf Club held its annual Ladies Member & Guest Event September 11 and welcomed 42 Pointe West Ladies, each coming with a guest. The overall total of 84 women enjoyed “golfing for a cause,” pointed out special events co-ordinator Jane Gollmer, who added “the day was beautiful but very windy.” The Pointe West Ladies Fairway League chose the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women and Families for their designated charity for the season, Gollmer reported. This facility offers safe emergency shelter and transitional supports to women and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. A “Purses for a Purpose” project was conducted this summer, she pointed out. Pointe West Women donated purses they no longer needed, and filled them with necessary personal items. Gollmer stated “a total of 58 beautifully packed purses” were brought to the Welcome Centre for Women and Families for distribution. Additionally, a raffle was held at the Ladies Member/Guest Tournament and $2,330 was raised for the Women’s Welcome Centre. Gollmer made the cheque presentation to volunteer and harm reduction programs co-ordinator Anastasia Adams recently. The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission will receive $380 as the proceeds of a “field game” held at the event. A cheque presentation was made to mission president Tim McAllister. “The success of these projects is due entirely to the generosity and caring hearts of our wonderful ladies,” she stated in a written event summary. “It’s a proud time to be a Member of Pointe West!”
Jane Gollmer, special events co-ordinator at Pointe West Golf Club, presents a cheque for $380 to Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission president Tim McAllister. The proceeds came as a result of a “field game” played as part of a ladies golf tournament held at the club. Submitted photo
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Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 PUBLISHED Walter Boxall, the Chevrolet dealer in Amherstburg for many years, had a sales and service garage on the north side of Richmond Street. He later moved to the corner of North and Sandwich Streets and constructed a brand new Boxall’s Garage and Service Station in 1947. Mr. Boxall is shown here testing a 1913 Studebaker.
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