Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157 aided Amherstburg organizations with $1,000 each, with the donations coming from the Legion’s bingo account. Legion board member Rita Jariett (far left) presents cheques to Amherstburg Community Services executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo, Bobby Jo Wonham from the Fighting Island Boxing Club, Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club president Kathi Poupard, Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission president Tim McAllister and AAM Good

MAY •Approximately 300 people attend a job fair for the newest Mercato Fresh store, which is the fourth store in the Mercato chain. The new store is located at 365 Sandwich St. S. •The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) presented its 20th annual Business Excellence Awards. James H. Sutton Funeral Home was recognized for its 120th anniversary, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for its 50th anniversary and the River Town Times for its 30th anniversary. The RTT was recognized

SEPTEMBER •The Harrow Fair brought together families, farmers, and fairgoers for a weekend of tradition, competition, and entertainment. This year’s new addition — the outhouse races — proved to be an instant hit with the crowd. •The Amherstburg Celebrity Cookbook was unveiled at a launch at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. Proceeds from the cookbook benefit the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, with mission president Tim McAllister featured on the cover. Creation of the Amh