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Binding of the wheat part of Steam & Gas Engine Show traditions
Volunteers with the Essex County Steam & Gas Museum helped with the binding of the wheat July 22 using a 104-year-old binder. The group gathered for a photo after harvesting the wheat (left) while the wheat was removed with the antique binder (below). The club presents the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show Aug. 14-16 at Co-An Park in McGregor. The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show is coming up Aug. 14-16 but another tradition continued last week to prepare for it. About

Ron Giofu
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ACS and Habitat for Humanity with partners help upgrade local co-op homes
A ceremonial cake cutting was held to mark the re-opening of a revitalized community room at Frank Long Co-Operative Housing. Two co-operative housing communities in Amherstburg have seen some revitalization thanks to some local agencies. Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the Pathway to Potential (P2P) Neighbourhoods program have received funding for have worked with other groups to revitalize areas within the Rosewood Crescent and Frank Long Co-operative Housing commu

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New mural to be painted at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home
A rendering of the mural that will be painted at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home is at right. Amherstburg artist Dylan White will paint the mural starting Aug. 4, weather permitting. A large mural will be painted on a wall at Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home for residents and visitors to enjoy. “The Journey of Life” will be painted by Amherstburg artist Dylan White with work scheduled to begin Aug. 4, weather permitting. Melissa Cranston, director of programs and sup

Ron Giofu
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