One of the potential options for a new town hall at the Valente site at 130 Sandwich St. S. is pictured here, as presented by the Town of Amherstburg. One option includes a civic theatre while another features a new public library within the space.  The Valente Development Corporation received zoning bylaw approvals in July for its development at the former General Amherst High School and now a decision is forthcoming on whether town hall will be part of it. A 25-page report

A Quilt of Valor was recently presented to Peter Szabo, a 99-year-old World War II RCN veteran. He is a resident of Richmond Terrace in Amherstburg. Pauline Gaudette presented the Quilt of Valor to Szabo Sept. 23. Pictured are Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157 service officer Allan Carroll, Szabo, and Szabo’s son-in-law Brian McCarthy. Quilt of Valor presentation

Firefighter Matt Meloche and Lt. Myles Robinson helps show young Levi Meloche how to spray a fire hose. Fire Prevention Week was observed last week with the Amherstburg Fire Department holding several events. Members of the department went to local schools on the subject of fire safety but the main attraction was the open house last Wednesday evening at the Libro Centre. Fire trucks were on hand for young and old to look at, with children getting a chance to spray a hose and