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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show attracted small crowds last weekend. The “reduced” show hosted around 150 attendees on Saturday and around 85 by Sunday afternoon, the president of the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, Gary Struhar, said. “That amounts to around half (of last year’s attendance),” he said. “The crowd has been good, though. I see a lot of masks and a lot of distance between people, which is what we want for safety’s sake.” The event forwent live music, sanctioned tractor pulls and live demonstrations this year in favour of what Struhar described as a – physically-distanced – “personal touch.” The festival’s attendees strolled between widelyspaced exhibitors, who showed off their antique steam and gas-powered machines. Some squealed as they sawed wood. Some puttered as they pumped water. All were big, heavy and very clearly came from another time. “I get some people coming through who tell me they remember these engines from their childhoods,” said Chris McCaffrey, one of the event’s exhibitors. “They remember their dads or grandfathers using them, and they bring their stories.” Struhar said the show’s exhibitors – and the museum’s regular exhibits – help remind the public of Essex County’s industrial and agricultural history. In the museum’s permanent exhibit, machines used by Hiram-Walker to construct housing for its employees still chug along. Massive wheels move giant belts that turn drills and slide saws. Like something from a 20th century newsreel, steam puffs and gears turn. Many of the turning gears were built in Windsor-Essex County,
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Chris McCaffrey poses behind one of his gas-powered engines at the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show in McGregor last Sunday. The show included all sorts of old machinery. (Photo by Jonathan Martin)
Struhar said. “When old factories clean out their equipment, a lot of them contact me to see if I want any of it,” he said. “A lot of the time, I take it. I just can’t help myself.” “Personally, I think this is all pretty cool,” McCaffrey added. The show was held on the grounds of Co-An Park, where the the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum is located. For more information on the museum, visit www.essexstamandgas engine.com. Gary Struhar, president of the Essex County Steam And Gas Engine Museum, stands in front of the museum’s permanent exhibit in McGregor last Sunday. The museum hosted a “reduced” version of its annual Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show over the weekend. (Photo by Jonathan Martin)
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41st annual Ruthven Apple Fest going virtual this weekend The 2020 virtual Ruthven Apple Festival will appeal and reach out to all age groups. Children’s attractions have been incorporated to encourage traffic to the site throughout the course of the weekend along with a combination of pre-recorded and live-streamed events like entertainment, a virtual classic car show, cooking classes, and art and pie auctions. As well, a variety of pies from local bakeries will be available to purchase online. “We have aimed to try and recreate the popular festival experience with virtual vendors and the creation of the Apple Fest in a Basket fundraiser,” states DeSantis. A limited number of baskets will be available online for $50 at the Apple Fest shop on the festival’s virtual site: www.ruthvenapplefestival.com. The baskets are filled with local items
representing the flavor of the festival and Essex County including, apple butter, maple syrup, honey, jams, soups, candy and caramel apples, apple cider vinegar, locally grown apples and much more. The annual Ruthven Apple Festival attracts thousands to Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens every fall and in its 40-year history has raised over $1 million in support of Community Living Essex County. Look for more details and announcements on social media regarding the 2020 Virtual Ruthven Apple Festival on September 26-27. Links to the social media sites can be found through Community Living Essex County’s website at www.communitylivingessex.org or people can search @ clessexcounty on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
The House Youth Centre chooses new program director Natalyn Brouillard hired to fill the position By Jonathan Martin
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Apple Fest mascot, Ruthie Van Apple welcomes everyone to the 2020 “virtual” Ruthven Apple Festival on Sept 26-27. Special to the RTT As you know, due to safety concerns with COVID-19, the 2020 Ruthven Apple Festival will now shift to a virtual format scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27. All the proceeds raised through this new format will continue to go toward purchasing or maintaining accessible
vehicles to help people with intellectual disabilities more fully participate in the community. “We are very excited to be able to celebrate our annual event and continue to provide fans of the festival with many of its popular elements,” states Tony DeSantis, manager of community relations with Community Living Essex County.
The House Youth Centre has chosen a new program director. Natalyn Brouillard, BSW, will fill the vacant position on Oct. 5, the registered charity’s chairwoman, Blanche Durocher, said. “We met with many extraordinary candidates,” said Durocher. “We ended up landing on Natalyn because we believe in her energy and her ability to make connections with the (youth centre’s peer support) leaders and the members. She’s warm, she’s smart, and I think she’s going to fit in really well.” Brouillard’s first task will be to oversee the youth centre’s transition into a new location. After 49 years at 247 Brock Street, the non-denominational peer support centre is set to open up shop at Amherstburg’s upcoming community hub, located in the former St. Bernard School at 320 Richmond St. The youth centre’s programming, at least at first, will take place online to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “We’re looking forward to working with the other organizations we’ll be sharing space with at the (community) hub,” said Jamie Lucier, the House Youth
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Elementary schools satisfied overall with start of school despite positive COVID-19 case By Ron Giofu
Local elementary schools are adapting well to the “new normal” and reporting a good start, though there was one serious situation at one of them. The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board announced last Tuesday evening there was one positive COVID-19 case at Stella Maris School. The cohort of about 20 students were sent home and asked to self-isolate for 14 days, with the student not believed to have contracted the virus at school. In an e-mail sent by WECDSB communications co-ordinator Stephen Fields, “in the event of a confirmed positive test result, our school principals will be notified by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. If a principal is notified of a positive test result by a parent, they are required to notify the WECHU. Once we received confirmation that either a student or a staff member has tested positive, here's what we intend to do keep our schools and our community notified: •If directed by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) that we have to dismiss a class or a cohort of students in order for them to isolate, we will contact parents by phone to tell them to come to the school to pick up their children. •When they pick up their children, we will provide them with a letter informing them about what further Students at Malden Central Public School play “zip zap” outdoors during a recent recess. Principal Joe Oldridge reported the kids are steps the WECHU is recommending. A school nurse finding new ways to play and was one of many area principals reporting students are doing their part to stay safe amidst the ongoing from the WECHU may be on site to provide further COVID-19 pandemic. Submitted photo information and support. •We will not identify the student or staff member who has tested positive for respects that but said the people he has spoken to feel safe overall. He added that protocols are working as designed. COVID-19. At Malden Central Public School, things have gotten off to a good start, according •Once the affected parents have been notified, we will send out a message to the to principal Joe Oldridge. broader school community letting them know there has been a confirmed case, if a “It’s a great start, a really great start here,” said Oldridge. “The kids are finding class or cohort has been dismissed, and whether any further action is required on creative ways to play.” their part. Continued on page 4 •As required by the Ministry of Education, we will post information about a confirmed OPEN case or an outbreak to the COVID-19 SUNDAY section of our web site, but not until the 9-3 affected classes/cohorts and the broader CLOSED school community has been informed of the Specialty Meats & Italian Deli MONDAY situation. Serving the Community Since 1970 •We will not confirm any cases to the local media until the affected classes/cohorts and the broader school community have been Prices in effect Thursday, September 24th to Wednesday, September 30th informed of the situation." Stella Maris principal Brian Marenchin Fresh St. Louis Style referred all specific questions on the positive case to the board. While he could not speak on that matter, he said the start to school at Stella Maris had otherwise been lb positive. Boneless Stuffed “The kids are awesome, many commented that they’re happy to be back,” said Marenchin. “It hasn’t taken any time for kids to pick up on the new protocols.” lb Most primary students at Stella Maris are wearing masks and adhering to public health protocols, he said, and staff has been “wonderful” as well. Seasoned Boneless “The feeling of being safe at school is there,” said Marenchin. There are people at different “comfort levels,” he added, and that the school lb
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Police seek identity of suspects in Amherstburg B&E
The Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment is actively investigating a break and enter to a commercial business. Police state that patrol officers attended a restaurant located in the 200 block of Dalhousie St. last Tuesday (Sept. 15) after staff discovered items missing from the business. Investigation determined that entry had been gained by force through a window to the building, police say. Officers spoke to witnesses and canvassed the area for surveillance video footage. According to the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg officers were able to determine that two suspects were involved in the crime. It is believed that the incident occurred around 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 15. Two suspect images were captured on surveillance video. Windsor police say that suspect #1 was wearing a face mask, while the face of suspect #2 can be seen in the surveillance video image. Investigators are hoping a member of the community may be able to assist in identifying the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service-Amherstburg Detachment at 519-736-2252, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
A surveillance video shows one of the suspects allegedly involved in a break-and-enter at a Dalhousie St. restaurant. The incident is believed to have occurred Sept. 15 around 5 a.m., say the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment.
A masked suspect was one of two people allegedly involved in a break-in at a restaurant on Dalhousie St. Sept. 15. There were two alleged suspects involved in the early morning incident. Images provided by the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment
Local schools report students, parents adapting well to new protocols
Continued from page 3 Oldridge said, like other schools, they have instituted such measures as staggered recesses and other public health protocols and “our kids have responded well to it.” “Even the primary students, most of them wear masks to school,” he said, though students in JK-Grade 3 are not required to. “There haven’t been any issues.” Parents are on board as well, said Oldridge, including getting children ready for school and adapting to changing times for picking up their children. While there were still a few “kinks” to work out, Oldridge was pleased with what was happening at Malden Central. “Our families are pretty supportive,” he said. Staff is also adapting well, Oldridge noted, and he said students are finding their own games to play on the playground while at recess and figuring out what to do to combat the lack of equipment. Amherstburg Public School principal Kris Marentette said while the start of school has been different than normal, staff and students are getting used to the new health procedures and there hasn’t been any issues. “I think we are adapting well. I feel our environment is a safe one,” he said. “We were all nervous coming
Students at Malden Central Public School learn outside recently. Students are adapting to the new protocols around COVID-19. Submitted photo
in.” The Greater Essex County District School Board had outlines and procedures to follow and Marentette said while staff was nervous, they managed the protocols correctly and followed the health guidelines properly. “My morale is high,” said Marentette. “It’s brought us closer as a staff. We always help each other but we
were helping each other moreso.” Marentette also reported that many students in JK-Grade 3 were wearing masks and he also credited parents for helping out and preparing their students. He said he was pleased with the students and there have been few disciplinary matters, with most simply being reminders to students to pull their masks up.
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Parent seeks help from council to assist with children’s safe travel to school By Ron Giofu
A parent of Stella Maris School students has appealed to the town for help as her children now have to walk to school instead of taking a bus. Melissa Hinch, an Alma St. resident, said her children now have to walk to Stella Maris School instead of being bused thanks to restrictions and boundary expansions based around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. She was looking for help, anything from additional crossing guards to safe walking trails and further attention to sidewalks in the area in snow and icy conditions. She pointed out intersections at Alma St. and Balaclava St. and Sandwich St. North and William St. as areas that could use attention to help children cross. “I’ve fielded a number of concerns all week,” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “Some of the concerns are outside of our jurisdiction.” The number of crossing guard locations has already decreased from eight to three locations in Amherstburg as it is, the mayor noted, and he stated that “no one wants to do the job.” Clerk Paula Parker added the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is also seeking students in Grade 7 and Grade 8 to act as bus and foot patrols to help younger students get to school safely. She said there have also been educational pieces posted to the town’s social media sites. Other improvements would have to have the co-operation of the County of Essex as they involve county roads, DiCarlo added. A suggestion was made to allow students be allowed to cross through the Diageo property but Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said the idea of approaching Diageo “sends up a lot of red flags about liability.” Meloche suggested using an anticipated $60,000 surplus on crosswalks and traffic calming measures around local schools. He referenced crosswalks in such municipalities as Essex and LaSalle that have signage anchored into the streets warning drivers to slow down and prepare to stop. “At least it’s a step to mitigate injuries,” said Meloche. Councillor Michael Prue indicated that parents have the option of sending their children to another school where they could be bused, stating that doesn’t have to be a permanent solution. “I’m not telling parents what to do but that is an option,” said Prue. Prue and CAO John Miceli both spoke against looking at permanent solutions for what is a temporary problem. “I don’t want to spend money on a temporary fix that is going to be yanked out and wasted,” said Prue, suggesting during the one-hour discussion at the Sept. 14 meeting that administration investigate other solutions. Miceli added that the town would be looking “for temporary solutions” for a problem that applies to the pandemic, suggesting upper levels of government and school boards should also be involved. DiCarlo said he will be in touch with the Ministry of Education, local school boards and even the Prime Minister’s office. DiCarlo also suggested that Hinch and other parents apply pressure to the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board and local trustee Frank DiTomasso in order to find a solution. “Parents have a big voice,” said DiCarlo.
Tribute held for former town council member, community advocate Long-time community advocate, volunteer, former council member and retired teacher Paul Hertel was honoured prior to the start of the Sept. 14 town council meeting. Hertel passed away Aug. 29. Photo supplied by Ute Hertel
By Ron Giofu
Just prior to the start of the Sept. 14 meeting of Amherstburg town council, members took the time to pay tribute to a former councillor, deputy reeve and long-time community champion. A moment of silence was observed for Paul Hertel, who was also a long-time educator with the Greater Essex County District School Board with Hertel having taught at two public high schools in the area. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo read a tribute to Hertel prior to the start of the meeting. Hertel passed away Aug. 29 at age 75. “Paul’s interest in local history led to him pursuing his B.A. in history and becoming a history and social sciences teacher and department head at General Amherst High School and Sandwich Secondary School for 32 years,” the mayor stated. “Along with an illustrious career in education and labour, Paul was elected as an Amherstburg town councillor in 1978 and as deputy reeve in 1980. Paul served three terms on town council and took a particular interest in urban renewal, sustainable development and local historical preservation.” Hertel’s work alongside colleagues of that era in creating King’s Navy Yard Park was “one of his most satisfying and long lasting contributions to the community.” “Surely, we’ll all be grateful for that beautiful park,” said DiCarlo. Hertel was also recognized for being a founding member of the North American Black Historical Museum, which is now known as the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. He was also a leader and member of numerous local organizations including the Amherstburg Performing Arts Society, the Gibson Gallery, the Amherstburg Family Health Team, Essex County Citizens Against Fermi II and the Belle Vue Conservancy “to name a few.” “To acknowledge his leadership in the OSSTF (Ontario Secondary Schools Teachers Federation) and community activism, Paul was awarded the Mike Walsh Award in 2003 and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award in 2013,” said DiCarlo. “There are many more accomplishments and community service and support that Paul will be remembered for by many of us.”
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Local woman battling ALS, trying to use her experiences to help others By Ron Giofu
An area woman is raising money in her fight against ALS and is also trying to use her experiences to help and educate others. Anne-Marie Kamath was originally diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in March but found out in early September that she actually has ALS, news that was very hard to hear. However, it was also news that made her want to live every day to the fullest and still do what she can to make her own life better and also improve the lives of others. “When you are diagnosed with a terminal or a neurological disease, you do whatever you can to try and have the biggest future,” said Kamath. When Kamath received the MS diagnosis earlier this year, she said she changed her diet, started exercising and doing what she could to combat that. When she got the news of ALS, it was hard to hear. “It was way out of the scope of anything I thought I could have,” she said. Her doctor told her to live every day to the fullest and to love her family. Whenever Anne Kamath, seen with her son Jaxton, has been diagnosed with something changes, ALS. She is raising funds for medical expenses through Go Fund Kamath was told she Me though she had hoped to get stem cell treatments. She was advised last week to not go to the clinic that had been promising would be immediately stem cell treatments for $7,000 each. Submitted photo informed. “Right now, I’m on an ALS path. They haven’t determined my variance,” said Kamath. “There’s very limited information. It’s not the doctors’ fault. It could be years before I can get answers.”
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Another setback was a clinic that Kamath thought would help her by providing stem cell treatments. After speaking with her neurologist, though, it was found out the clinic and what they were promising was not the solution she was looking for. Now she is back to the beginning as she grapples with her ALS diagnosis. “It is a very significant setback,” she said, though making it clear she does not blame her doctors. “Now we’re back to square one.” Kamath started a Go Fund Me page to assist her in raising the money she would have needed for the treatments, which were $7,000 apiece, and she was originally planned for at least three treatments. However, now that the clinic isn’t what her neurologist said it was, she is still raising money for her necessary health needs. “I will still need medical expenses,” said Kamath. Noting that “everything is happening so fast,” Kamath said it is no longer about her, but for what she can do for other people. That includes getting answers and providing support. Her health issues started about eight years ago, not long after the birth of her son. She noticed she was losing feeling in her left arm and her left leg and attributed the weakness to a pinched nerve or something minor. Kamath eventually started dragging her left foot and finally brought the issue up to her family doctor several months ago, which started her down the journey she is on now. The Go Fund Me page has a goal of reaching $35,000. To donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/annesbattleals.
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Jannise Browning, the granddaughter of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s founder, speaks about witnessing the organization’s formation in a livestreamed digital event. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum celebrated its 45th anniversary last Sunday by hosting an in-person open house in addition to its virtual event. (Cropped screenshot taken from Facebook)
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The Amherstburg Freedom Museum has celebrated its 45th anniversary. The museum, which exhibits items and stories related to Black history, held virtual and in-person anniversary celebrations last Sunday. The online event featured performances from and interviews with people who have been involved with the museum over the years, along with a virtual tour of the on-site Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church. A host of well-wishers included words of appreciation in the livestream. Everyone from former Amherstburg Mayor Wayne Hurst to Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site curator Steven Cook had words of encouragement to share. “I remember hearing many stories around my grandparents’ kitchen table when they were organizing to create the North American Black Historical Museum and Cultural Centre,” said Jannise Browning, the granddaughter of the museum’s founders, in the video. “I was fortunate enough to overhear conversations about whether Malcolm X or Martin Luther King Jr. had the best strategy for uplifting our race. Those were exciting
Deputy Mayor seeks assurances after online ERCA fraud By Ron Giofu With the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) having suffered from an online fraud, a member of town council voiced concerns over what is happening in Amherstburg. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche asked what the town does to prevent such an incident from happening in Amherstburg. “We all heard about the ERCA fiasco,” said Meloche. “The question is, can that happen to us? Have we had a discussion on steps to make sure that doesn’t happen here?” E-transfer protocols dictate that two signatures are needed in Amherstburg, said treasurer Justin Rousseau. “We also have cyber security insurance as well,” said Rousseau. “We do have mechanisms in place to try and limit all those types of issues.” Meloche asked who is approving e-transfers and what the level is. That is set out in banking agreements, said Rousseau, adding there are three levels signing off on approvals before any EFT (electronic file transfer) is completed. ERCA stated earlier this month two transactions were made to two falsified bank accounts in July as a result of a complex phishing e-mail to ERCA staff in which the fraudster posed as an internal staff member. ERCA stated the first transaction was in the form of an electronic transfer of funds made to the fraudster in the amount of $61,876 and was processed July 14. The second transaction was also in the form an electronic transfer of funds made to the fraudster in the amount of approximately $230,865 July 27. ERCA confirmed that none of the funds affected by this fraudulent activity were from the Essex Region Conservation Foundation and as such no funds from donors have been impacted. ERCA has reported the unauthorized payments to its financial institution, notified the Ontario Provincial Police and ERCA’s insurer. Additional internal controls were also implemented to prevent any future occurrences ERCA stated. Criminal investigations are also underway by the appropriate authorities, the conservation authority has stated. ERCA also confirmed that IT systems were not further compromised during this incident. The full review of current processes will determine if ERCA will be making any other changes.
times and important debates that are prescient today. It was a grand vision, building this place in the small town of Amherstburg. It’s so important that it’s still there.” The on-site celebration took place after the livestream, which remains viewable on the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s Facebook page. In-person attendees got to enjoy live music performances, tours and thank-you gifts. “We’re very grateful for everybody’s support today and over the past 45 years,” said the museum’s curator, Mary-Katherine Whelan. “So many amazing people have helped us bring Black history into our community, whether it’s donors, board members, volunteers or anyone who has supported us in any little way.” To support the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, donors can find a link on the non-profit’s Facebook page. There is an ongoing online auction as well. The online auction went live Sept. 14 and continues through Sept. 28. It runs at www.AFM45.givesmart.com. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is located at 277 King St. Their phone number is 519-736-5433 and their toll free number is 1-800-713-6336. The website is www. amherstburgfreedom.org.
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Save African Child Uganda (SACU) celebrates tenth anniversary
By Ron Giofu An organization of Windsor-Essex County residents making a difference for children in Uganda has celebrated a milestone. Save African Child Uganda (SACU) marked its tenth anniversary last Saturday with an event at Vivace Estate Winery in Amherstburg. The event saw people scattered around the front lawn of the Concession 5 North winery listening to updates on the children, hearing musical performances and enjoying a glass of wine or two. “It’s really grown,” SACU co-founder Geri Sutts said. Sutts founded the organization in 2010 with Ugandan resident Ivan Nsera and they, with the help of a teacher simply known as “Teacher Anne,” started educating about 60 students in a simple classroom they constructed on property owned by a grandmother. They soon moved to a schoolhouse but now have a four-pod classroom, shelters and other features at their village thanks to the help of donors and sponsors. Now, SACU assists about 191 children and have over 200 in the school with other children being allowed in due to the school’s positive reputation. About 183 are sponsored. “Our school is looked at as an elite school,” said SACU member Ingrid Silvaggio-Heugh. “Ninety-three per cent of the children pass. People are starting to talk about our school.” Silvaggio-Heugh said she likes to point out it is “less than $1 per day” to sponsor a child for a year, $350 to be exact, and the children get two meals per day and an education. Like in Ontario, schools were shut down in Uganda in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that, combined with locusts eating some of their crops, left a food shortage in the African nation so SACU had a different Amherstburg resident Taja Holmes sings at SACU’s tenth project where they helped anniversary celebration last Saturday afternoon at Vivace Estate get food to families. Winery. Holmes is a former student of SACU member Ingrid Silvaggio-Heugh, who is a retired elementary school teacher. “Our program had to RTT Photo by Ron Giofu change for that,” said Silvaggio-Heugh. “The program is always changing for something,” added Sutts. Students have helped maintain the building as many of the older students have learned tasks like masonry and carpentry, and Silvaggio-Heugh said they are all amazed on how much the children want to give back. Sutts said the students are eager to get back to school. “These kids want to learn,” she said. SACU has been fortunate enough to get many large donations over the years, ranging from the hundreds to thousands of dollars, the largest being $50,000 from a couple that wished to remain anonymous. Silvaggio-Heugh said that donation came after the couple read about her trip to Uganda in the River Town Times.
The volunteers that make up Save African Child Uganda (SACU) held a tenth anniversary celebration last Saturday at Vivace Estate Winery. The organization was co-founded in 2010 by Ivan Nsera and Geri Sutts. From left: Elaine Webb Johnson, Ingrid Silvaggio-Heugh, Betty Westfall, Rick Vriesen, Kathy Vriesen, Sutts. Absent: Cheryl Rutgers. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
“We’ve always been very blessed to have big donations come our way,” said Silvaggio-Heugh. “They do this out of the goodness of their heart.” SACU has not had the ability to issue tax receipts as of yet, but they are seeking charitable status with their application being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sutts said “it takes money” to care for the children. Their school has grown to include 15 teachers, playground equipment, a covered chapel, electricity and a well for clean water. Sutts said she is no longer able to travel to Uganda and isn’t as involved in SACU these days due to medical reasons. However, she pointed out she Save African Child Uganda (SACU) co-founder Geri Sutts shows has photos of the students one of the photos she has of classes at the school the organization adorning the walls of her helped fund in Uganda. Sutts helped found SACU in 2010 with Uganda resident Ivan Nsera. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu home and is happy the current SACU team has picked up where she left off. “I miss my kids. I think of them every day,” she said, noting her final trip to Uganda was in 2017. “I am so grateful (the current SACU volunteers) took over. I couldn’t do it anymore. They are doing a great job.” For more information on SACU, visit www.sacuganda.org, e-mail sacuganda2018@gmail.com, search “SACU Canada” on Facebook or call Silvaggio-Heugh at 519-736-3512.
Big Creek Bridge now scheduled to reopen next month Construction on the County Road 20 bridge over Big Creek has been delayed and, according to the County of Essex’s website, is now scheduled to re-open next month. Completion of the bridge was originally scheduled for Sept. 18 but the new completion date is now estimated at Oct. 16. Rehabilitation began on the bridge in July. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu
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Colleen and Richard Peddie sit in the corner of their “Hole in the Wall” event space. A former private apartment has been converted into an event space with a theme featuring the rum runners and author F. Scott Fitzgerald. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
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A former private apartment above 67 Richmond St. has been converted into a premier event space. The Hole in the Wall opens Oct. 1 and will feature guest speakers regularly. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
River Bookshop debuting “Hole in the Wall” on second floor
A new premium event space is opening in Amherstburg and it is the second development at the same site by its owners. The “Hole in the Wall” will be opening at 67 Richmond St., over top of the River Bookshop, with owners Richard and Colleen Peddie converting the former private apartment into a place to house guest speakers, meetings, small events and musical performances. Richard describes the name as coming “from a gap in the chain of Detroit River islands that allow boats unobstructed passage between (Canada and the United States). Specifically it is a gap in the west dike of the Livingstone Channel. It is possible that freedom seekers used the passage to come to the end point of the Underground Railway in Amherstburg.” The theme of the “Hole in the Wall” is a tip of the cap to the eras of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the rum runners, the upper floor is accessed through an unmarked entrance off of Richmond St. and by a hidden doorway off of the bookshop. Scott authored such books as Great Gatsby, Tender is the Night, This Side of Paradise, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. “Functionally, it's an event space but that really doesn't describe its ethos,” said Richard. Richard said when they bought the building in late 2019, they knew they wanted the bookshop on the main floor but weren't sure what they were going to do with the upstairs portion.
“The designer we used said 'let's use an author and an era to really motivate us',” he said. The art is “very ecclectic,” Richard added, with photographs of local history also being used. He credited Meg Reiner from the Marsh Historical Collection for her work in helping to provide copies of photos while some also came from the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. “I'd be very surprised if there is any place like this in Essex County,” said Richard. While there will be some events where the speakers will be in-person, the Hole in the Wall will also feature speakers who will address small gatherings virtually thanks to the new audio-visual equipment that has been installed. Richard said their investment in the building is north of $1 million. Speakers will come in a number of different series, including sports, climate change, mental health, racial justice and more. Toronto Star sports writers Mary Ormsby and Paul Hunter will be the first people in the new space Oct. 1 and they will be the first in the sports series. Tiffany Gooch , first speaker in the racial justice series, is scheduled for Oct. 7 with Phil Roberts coming Oct. 8 to speak on hawk migration and have live birds, the first in the nature series. Sean Fitzgerald, author of “Before the Lights Go Out” on the future of hockey in Canada, is scheduled for Oct. 20, the second in the sports series. Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner will be the first in the climate crisis series and that is coming Oct. 28. Other authors and speakers are also
planned. “We'll do at least one event per week,” said Richard. “We think we will have a choice for everyone.” The Hole in the Wall will also be consistent with their core values of educating, entertaining, inspiring and engaging. The upper floor is also available for rentals and plans call for it to be licensed
depending on the event. With the River Bookshop bringing in people from southwestern Ontario and the opening of the Hole in the Wall coming Oct. 1, “we're already proving we're an economic force in the town,” he said. “This is a great town and people are happy here but we can do a lot more,” Richard added.
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Transit Windsor, town seek public feedback on busing proposal By Ron Giofu The Town of Amherstburg and Transit Windsor attempted to gather feedback on the proposed transit system during two public open houses last Thursday. Afternoon and evening sessions were held at the Libro Centre with officials from both groups hoping to gather information from the public on the proposed route. While attendance was likely not what either the town or Transit Windsor were hoping for, they were able to gather some input from those that did attend both verbally and through a written survey. Pat Delmore, executive director with Transit Windsor, said the initial proposal would see three runs per day in Amherstburg with the goal of eventually building that up. He said routes in Windsor see buses go to stops every 10-15 minutes with feeder routes being every 30-40 minutes and if the Amherstburg route develops as hoped, it could resemble the latter in the long run. Delmore said the proposal was based on what the Town of LaSalle started as. That also saw a bus run three times per day. “It’s a great way to start and build some ridership,” said Delmore. The comments and feedback being received was positive, he indicated, and that feedback will be taken into consideration when the issue of a proposed transit system is further discussed with the Town of Amherstburg. Cost of the system will be based on the final route and what the proposed ridership will be. “Transit is funded through time and distance,” said Delmore, who is an Amherstburg resident. “The longer the service takes, the more it will cost.” Transit Windsor will provide the vehicles for the pilot project, he noted, though added LaSalle eventually purchased its own buses. Delmore added an 18-24 month trial period is typical for such a pilot project. Having a bus service from Amherstburg, through LaSalle, and into Windsor will also provide students a way to get to the University of Windsor and St. Clair College and allow the service to build up a ridership of younger people, Delmore stated. Part of the agreement with Amherstburg will be based around who gets the fare, with Delmore stating the deal in LaSalle is strucAmherstburg resident Dan Dere chats with Transit Windsor tured around where the fee manager of operations Steve Habrun during a transit open house is collected. last Thursday at the Libro Centre. The Town of Amherstburg and “It would be awesome Transit Windsor are exploring the possibility of a transit system in Amherstburg. for the entire region to RTT Photo by Ron Giofu have a transit system,” Delmore added. “We’re a long ways from that but we’re on the right track to get there.” CAO John Miceli said the transit system proposal will be part of the 2021 operating budget. He said that is tentatively scheduled for November. Miceli believed LaSalle built up its transit system properly and hopes to do it in a similar fashion in Amherstburg. “In order for the proposal to work, we need time to build up ridership,” said Miceli. Amherstburg resident Dan Dere believed it would be helpful to have a transit system in Amherstburg. He said it would help commuters who work in Windsor and also give an option to people who may need to find a job in Windsor. “If they don’t have a car, they can use the bus,” he said. Dere suggested that the route also include a loop through the Kingsbridge subdivision and make stops in and around that area of Amherstburg. He said after the proposed stops at Alma St. and Sandwich St., “there is nothing until LaSalle.” “That was kind of a glaring thing for me,” said Dere. “There’s a lot of houses between there.” Dere added he has lived in areas that has had transit, including Windsor and Vancouver. David Boyce, another Amherstburg resident, believed the transit system could be used by students and elderly alike. He wondered if a “loop” of town could be done that includes other areas such as Simcoe St. and further east into town but overall, he still liked what he saw. “They certainly did their homework,” he said. “The planning is very impressive.”
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Hockey for Hospice “hits the pause button” and won’t have 2020 tournament By Ron Giofu The 25th Hockey for Hospice Tournament is still planned, but not for 2020. Organizers at the multi-arena, multi-municipality hockey tournament have made the decision not to hold the event this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Tim Beaulieu, who co-chairs the tournament with Paul Pietraszko, said the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) is currently not sanctioning tournaments or jamborees and it is unclear as to when the OMHA’s plan to restore those events will be put into action. “It was a difficult decision we made but we had to make it,” said Beaulieu. “If we wanted to do it, we can’t” Beaulieu said, “a lot of time and energy goes into it and we decided that for the 25th year, we were going to hit the pause button” and call this year’s event off. The tournament had been scheduled for Dec. 27-29 and those dates were fast approaching so a decision had to be made. “Normally by this time, we have a lot of the work done and we would be accepting applications into the tournament,” said Beaulieu. “We are not able to do that this year, unfortunately.” Organizers looked “at a variety of options” about possible other ways to fundraise, he added, with efforts still trying to be around hockey and skating. Hockey for Hospice actually started as a skate-a-thon at the former AMA Arena and grew into what it is today, but Beaulieu said there were still regulations surrounding COVID-19 that made it difficult to overcome. Plus, they had to forecast what conditions would be like between Christmas and New Year’s Day. “We don’t know if it’s going to be better or worse in December,” said Beaulieu. At the end of the day, organizers couldn’t come up with an idea that would be safe for participants and allow them to come up with a donation for the Hospice of Windsor-Essex County. Running a deficit was not an option, he noted. Beaulieu added they wanted to do something on a larger scale this year anyway given that it was the 25th
Local arenas were busy during the 2019 Hockey for Hospice Tournament, including at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. Unfortunately, action won’t be resuming in 2020 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plans are underway to bring the tournament back in 2021. RTT File Photos
anniversary. While it is “extremely disappointing” to have to cancel this year, he said they are already starting to plan for 2021. “We decided to hit the pause button and come back strong next year,” he said, adding they still plan to celebrate the tournament’s 25th year. The Hospice of Windsor-Essex County has been notified and they understand that “it’s out of our control,” said Beaulieu. Local arenas have also been notified but also asked to reserve that same time period for the tournament next year. The hockey tournament Thinking uses the Libro Centre in
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Two youths face charges in firearms investigation The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment has made a pair of arrests in relation to the possible firearms incident that was reported Sept. 8. Through investigation, the Amherstburg Criminal Investigations Division was able to identify two suspects in relation to this matter. One youth was arrested last Wednesday (Sept. 16) in the town of Amherstburg without incident, police state, and the second suspect was arrested the following day in Windsor without incident. One youth is charged with theft under $5,000, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace, point firearm - flare gun and discharge firearm endangering life - flare gun. The second youth is facing charges of assault, threats to use weapon and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace - imitation firearm. Due to the fact both accused in this matter are young offenders, they cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment was called to the 400 block of Simcoe St. around 4 a.m. Sept. 8 for a shots fired call. It was reported at that time two male suspects were allegedly observed running away from a vehicle in a victim’s
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Young skaters take to the ice during Skate Amherstburg’s ice show in 2019. Skaters are being allowed back on the ice in early October but things are going to be different this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. RTT File Photo
Skate Amherstburg another organization having to adapt to COVID-19 regulations By Ron Giofu With ice returning to the main pad at the Libro Centre, it also means user groups are returning as well and that includes Skate Amherstburg. Local figure skaters will be returning to the ice once it is reinstalled in early October and Skate Amherstburg president Lynn Fox indicated plans for programming are already underway. “We’re planning to start the process of getting programs going Oct. 5,” she said. Parents and volunteers have to have training so programs can roll out as safely as possible, Fox stated. She noted governing bodies also have policies and procedures around how to safely restart programming including contact tracing, cohorts, responsibilities of coaches and other measures so people can try and remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is a reduced number of skaters allowed on the ice as well as a reduction of coaches and volunteers,” she said. Skate Ontario has placed a limit of 50 people on the ice at any one time but the Town of Amherstburg has gone a step further and is only allowing 30 people on a pad at any one time, including only one parent for a child. “That’s going to be tough. We’re a member-based non-profit organization,” said Fox. Skate Amherstburg tries to keep fees affordable so kids can be in sports, she said, noting they set their fees for 2020-21 in January before the pandemic hit. She said they want to be fair to everyone and keep fees in line, adding the organization had to give refunds at the end of last year due to the cancellation of the rest of the season when everything was shut down in March due to the pandemic. The biggest group that will be impacted due to the limits of people allowed on the ice will be CanSkaters, Fox stated. Coaches are usually hands-on and help skaters but this year they are not allowed to physically touch skaters and the parents are the only ones that can do any of that. Skate Amherstburg also faces enrolment challenges as they will have to cap the number of skaters that can enrol this year due to limitations on actually getting on the ice. The “Learn to Skate” program usually sees about 55 skaters on the ice and now they can only have 30 people total due to the pandemic. “We’re down by about one-third,” said Fox. How some of the programs are conducted this season will be impacted as well. “Our club is very big as a synchro club,” said Fox. “We can’t do arm-in-arm. The skaters can learn new routines but they aren’t allowed to touch.” With only the main ice pad and the goalie pad getting ice installed, Fox indicated that Skate Amherstburg is hopeful to use the goalie pad for some of its programming. Between Skate Amherstburg, the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) and a girls hockey league based in Harrow, “it’s very tight” as it relates to getting ice time. Fox pointed out adjustments may have to be made and credits likely issued to people because of the delay in getting the ice in at the Libro Centre. She said skaters may have to shift programs or nights of the week where they can participate due to this year’s unusual circumstances. “Space is very limited. (The public) should check out our website and reach out ASAP,” she said. Skate Amherstburg’s season runs from September through May. Their website is www.skateamherstburg.ca and they can be found by search for Skate Amherstburg on Facebook and Instagram and on Twitter by searching @sk8amherstburg.
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Pointe West crowns club champions for 2020 Special to the RTT Pointe West Golf Club recently held its club championships for 2020 and several of its golfers took home honours. The women’s champion this year was Amy Bondy while Josh DiCarlo took home the honour on the men’s side. The senior men’s championship was captured by John Saffran while Christina White won the senior women’s championship. The super senior men’s champion for this year is Denis Murphy while Jean Garvey won the super senior women’s title. Jack Allison won the junior boys nine-hole championship while Josh Molenda won the junior boys title. Congratulations to all golfers on a successful 2020 season!
Women’s champion Amy Bondy and men’s champion Josh DiCarlo.
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Senior men’s champion John Saffran.
Senior women’s champion Christina White.
Super senior women’s champion Jean Garvey.
Junior boys nine-hole champ Jack Allison.
Junior Boys champion Josh Molenda.
Super senior men’s champion Denis Murphy.
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