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Local farm sanctuary holds its first open house By Ron Giofu A farm sanctuary that describes itself as a place providing “a forever home for unwanted animals” opened its operation up to the public last weekend. The Runaways Farm held an open house last Saturday afternoon and let members of the community check out what they do, connect with the animals and enjoy the day. The band “Calling Saul” performed and there was representation from the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum explaining what they do. “This is our very first open house. Even though we’ve been here and have built the sanctuary for a couple of years, this is the first time we have been able to open the doors to the community and let them see what we do here,” said Runaways Farm founder Yvette Blea. The open house also acted as a fundraiser, Blea added, as with festivals slowly dying down for the 2023
season, there are fewer opportunities to have people raise money for them, so Runaways Farm had one themselves to help them buy hay, straw and food for the cold weather months. “It’s our unofficial grand opening,” said Blea. Blea stated they are a sanctuary for animals people do not want. There is a misconception that “mini-pigs,” “micropigs” and “tea cup” pigs can serve as indoor pets, she said, and many people find out they don’t want them or that the pigs cause damage. “They realize it’s not all it’s cracked up to be,” said Blea. The pigs are then rehomed as the owners don’t want anything bad to happen to them. She said sanctuaries are “bursting at the seams” with people who want their small, pot-bellied pigs to have a safe home. “We try to squeeze in as many as we can,” she said.
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Runaways Farm founder Yvette Blea pets Charlotte the pig during an open house held at the Alma St. farm last Saturday afternoon.
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Old Boblo dock to be subject of letter from town council to MPs By Ron Giofu
SUBMITTED PHOTO The former Boblo dock along Front Road South is still causing concern for town council and local residents.
As the former Boblo dock along Front Road South continues to deteriorate, Amherstburg town council is trying once again to get some action on it. Town council voted to have Mayor Michael Prue send a letter to Essex MP Chris Lewis on the matter, specifically its current condition and assistance with expediting the process in getting it removed. Councillor Molly Allaire made the motion, stating the current damaged dock needs to be taken out before winter. Allaire was concerned about it polluting local waterways.
Councillor Peter Courtney said CAO Valerie Critchley has been “pretty persistent” on the matter and hoped Lewis had some “pull” on the matter. “It’s got to be remedied sooner rather than later,” said Courtney. Allaire said she spoke with Lewis recently about it. “I’m trying to do everything I can to get that moved faster,” said Allaire. Allaire agreed Critchley has been working hard on the matter and that it boils down to funding, with Critchley stating she is working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on the issue.
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