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Bob Meloche Memorial Kids Fishing Derby draws large crowd
Zach Pouget and his grandfather Matt Siefker show off Pouget’s catch last Sunday morning (left) while Chloe Prutchick fishes with her grandfather Tim.
By Ron Giofu A Father’s Day tradition returned to the AMA Sportsmen’s Association last Sunday. The Bob Meloche Memorial Father’s Day Kids Fishing Derby was held with a large crowd of children, their parents and grandparents participating. Children ages 0-12 were invited to participate and fish had to be brought back to the AMA Sportsmen’s Association by 12 noon, though could be caught in any number of locations. The Town of Amherstburg granted a one-day exemption for fishing along the entire shoreline of King’s Navy Yard Park. The Bob Meloche Memorial Kids Fishing Derby was chaired by Pat Pettypiece with Ken Tytgat as vice chair. “It’s awesome. We have more kids this year than we had last year,” said Tytgat. “We’re over 200 kids this year.” A number of sponsors from around the community
helped this year with Tytgat pointing out many businesses return year-after-year because they believe in the event. “It’s been great,” said Tytgat. “We’ve had great support from sponsors. It’s all to help the kids.” There were six bicycles among the prizes raffled off with volunteers from the club having to acquire more just days before the derby due to the large number of participants entered. “Every kid gets a prize,” said Tytgat. “They’re not going to go out of here without a prize.” Members of the Meloche family returned this year in memory of Bob Meloche. Bob Meloche started the children’s fishing derby in his backyard and it grew over the years. Meloche passed away July 29, 2009 at the age of 75. Pettypiece added his gratitude to all sponsors and supporters, adding the Amherstburg Fire Department came to the wrap-up party with a fire truck for children to view.
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Kate Chant of Amherstburg (centre) won the Advocacy Champion Award at last Tuesday’s Community Living Essex County AMM. Presenting her the award are 1st vice president Michelle Mastellotto (left) and director Ray Renaud (right).
CLEC presents awards at AMM By Ron Giofu
Community Living Essex County (CLEC) held its 65th Annual Meeting of the Members (AMM) and while business was tended to, the evening also produced some award recipients. Six awards were handed out at the AMM last Tuesday night (June 16) with the Outstanding Achievement Award being presented to Grace Albano. Albano was described as “a go-getter” who receives employment services through CLEC’s Career Compass program. She also supports members of her family and has shown determination in the process. Her resilience and hard work also helped her earn the award.
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