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Local man wins $1 million in ENCORE draw

By Ron Giofu

A local man is $1 million richer thanks to agreeing to take the ENCORE on a recent lottery ticket.

The Ontario, Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) confirmed last Thursday afternoon that “saying ‘yes’ to ENCORE paid off for Lee Evans of Amherstburg.”

The OLG stated that Evans matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the April 2, 2021 Lotto Max draw to win the $1 million prize.

Evans is a 47-year-old father of two and told the OLG that he always plays numbers that are meaningful to him, like birthdays.

“I scanned my ticket while in my car and didn’t believe what I was seeing. My wife and I were overjoyed!,” he stated.

The automotive worker said he plans to invest his winnings, save some for his children’s education and go on a vacation when it’s safe to travel again.

“This feels unreal. It’s so overwhelming – a big sigh of relief,” he concluded.

The OLG states that ENCORE offers 22 ways to win and can be played in conjunction with most lottery games for an extra $1. There is an ENCORE draw every day.

In accordance with government-issued lockdown measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the OLG is currently limiting the number of in-person prize claim appointments at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to only those that require a face-to-face interview. Customers with prizes over $50,000 are asked to call 1-800-387-0098 to discuss available prize claim options.

Prize claims up to $49,999.90 should continue to be sub-

mitted by mail. The OLG added the health and safety of its customers and employees “remains our top priority and OLG looks forward to providing future updates on

By Ron Giofu The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, announced it is strengthening enforcement of the province’s Stay-at-Home order while imposing new travel restrictions and further strengthening public health measures.

The province states “these urgent actions are targeted

at stopping the rapid growth in COVID-19 case rates and relieving mounting pressures on the province’s health care system.”

Details were provided late Friday afternoon by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development and Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical

Amherstburg resident Lee Evans won $1 million in the April 2 ENCORE draw. He purchased his Lotto Max ticket at Simcoe Variety and he plans on using the winnings on his children’s education and to travel when it is safe to do so again. Photo courtesy of the OLG

the availability of in-person prize claims.”

Evans’ winning ticket was purchased at Simcoe Variety on Simcoe St. in Amherstburg.

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Town receives “Inclusive Communities”grant

By Ron Giofu It has been confirmed that the Town of Amherstburg is one of 55 Ontario municipalities receiving funding under the Inclusive Communities Grant program.

The town was informed via a letter sent to CAO John Miceli it had been approved for up to $60,000 in funding under the program. The letter was sent by Minister of Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho. In his letter, Cho stated “I am inspired by your organization’s values, dedication and support of seniors and accessibility in Ontario and I wish you much success with your programs.”

The letter was made public at the April 12 council meeting. Both the town and the province have noted the Ontario government is investing $2.9 million through the Inclusive Communities Grants program with the province stating it will “support 55 diverse community projects that will keep people of all ages and abilities healthy and engaged across the province.”

The Town of Amherstburg released a statement last week stating it “is delighted to announce that we are one of the successful fifty-five communities embarking on this initiative.”

The Inclusive Communities Grant Program focuses on supporting older adults age 55-and-over, seniors aged 65-and-over and people of all ages, living with various abilities to participate and live in the Town of Amherstburg safely, to feel included and welcome.

“We look forward to co-creating this plan with the residents of the Town of Amherstburg”, says Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “The current generation of seniors will pave the way for the next cohort of older adults by identifying areas that require improvement and opportunities to strengthen and celebrate.”

The town states that age-friendly communities support the physical and social environments that help older people and people with different abilities to live active, meaningful lives and continue to contribute to our community.

The Ontario government states the funding will help municipal partners, Indigenous groups and community organizations strengthen and build more inclusive communities.

“These projects will make a huge difference in the quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities,” said Cho. “Through the Inclusive Community Grants we are taking steps to ensure that municipalities and local organizations are able to

Amherstburg town council received official word of an “Inclusive Communities” grant at its most recent meeting. The town will use the funding towards development of a seniors master plan. Screenshot

make our communities more inclusive and accessible - it’s a great example of what we can achieve when we work together!”

The province states that projects being supported by this year’s Inclusive Community Grants include those making public buildings and outdoor spaces more accessible in 13 rural communities in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock; accessibility upgrades for public beach access in Kenora; establishing an Age-Friendly Francophone community in London; wellness outreach and service referrals for rural seniors in Sudbury-St. Charles; refresher driving courses for seniors in Chatham-Kent; and culturally appropriate resources (medicine to pray, smudge and wear) for Haudenosaunee Elders at Six Nations.

Miceli expanded on Amherstburg’s plans at the April 12 meeting.

“We are going to be spending the money developing a seniors master plan showing the services and the needs in our community to be a more and welcoming community for our seniors,” Miceli stated. “The workplan will develop a significant amount of public consultation with our seniors groups at various locations within Amherstburg. It’s going to be a little complicated with COVID but we’re going to make it happen.”

The plan will act as a “guiding document” for town council on what seniors want and need, he added. The timeframe to complete the project is the spring 2022 when a report has to go to the province, the CAO stated.

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Stay-at-home extended until May

Continued from Page 1 “We need to contain the spread of this deadly virus, while getting vaccines in as many arms as quickly as possible,” the premier added.

To increase public compliance with the Stay-at-Home order and stop the spread of COVID-19, the province states amendments to an emergency order have been made that will provide police officers and other provincial offences officers enhanced authority to support the enforcement of Ontario’s Stay-at-Home order.

Police officers and other provincial offences officers had been given the authority to require any individual to provide their home address and purpose for not being at their residence. In addition, police officers, special constables and First Nation Constables were given the authority to stop vehicles to inquire about an individual’s reasons for leaving their home. This additional enforcement tool will only be in effect during the Stay-at-Home order and exclusively to enforce the Stay-at-Home order.

However, a statement issued Saturday by the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment stated officers will not stop vehicles at random.

“New enforcement measures were announced yesterday regarding the COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Orders. The Windsor Police Service will continue to focus on engaging the community, educating the public, and enforcing the Order, in a fair and unbiased manner,” the WPS statement read. “Officers will not be randomly stopping people or vehicles. We all need to do our part for the health and safety of our community.

Everyone has a role and a responsibility to keep our town safe. Stay home and do not gather with people outside your household.”

On Saturday evening, the province amended the powers law enforcement were given, with Jones issuing a statement that reportedly said “If a police officer or other provincial offences officer has reason to suspect that you are participating in an organized public event or social gathering, they may require you to provide information to ensure you are complying with restrictions.” According to a CP24.com story, the statement pointed out the Ontario government’s priority is to discourage gatherings and crowds, as it further read: “That is why we provided police services with the additional temporary authority to enforce the stay-at-home order by putting a stop to gatherings and crowds.”

Both the provincial declaration of emergency and the Stay-at-Home order

have been extended for an additional two weeks The Stay-at-Home order currently in effect requires everyone to remain at home except for specified purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated), for outdoor exercise, or for work that cannot be done remotely.

In order to limit the transmission of the variants of concern, the province has also restricting travel into Ontario from the provinces of Manitoba and Quebec with the exception of purposes such as work, health care services, transportation and delivery of goods and services or exercising Aboriginal or treaty rights.

“The rising spread of variants means we must take stronger measures to limit transmission and prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “As we continue to work to vaccinate those in the areas with the highest rates of transmission, everyone must adhere to public health measures and stay at home as much as possible to protect capacity in our health system and the health of thousands of Ontarians.”

Public health and workplace safety measures that are now in effect include the prohibition of all outdoor social gatherings and organized public events, except for with members of the same household or one other person from outside that household who lives alone or a caregiver for any member of the household; the closure of all nonessential workplaces in the construction sector; the reduction of capacity limits to 25 per cent in all retail settings where in-store shopping is permitted.

This includes supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, indoor farmers’ markets, other stores that primarily sell food and pharmacies; and, the closure all outdoor recreational amenities, such as golf courses, basketball courts, soccer fields, and playgrounds with limited exceptions, though the playground restriction was lifted the next day with Ford stating via Twitter “Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen. Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds but gatherings outside will still be enforced.

Play outside safely. Parents keep your distance & wear masks if you can’t.”

The province has also limited the capacity of weddings, funerals, and religious services, rites or ceremonies to 10 people indoors or outdoors., prohibited social gatherings associated with these services such as receptions, except for with members of the same household

Signs posted in the windows of I Dare Your Hair at the corner of Sandwich St. S. and Richmond St. express frustration with the most recent lockdown. The stay-at-home order with more stringent measures were announced by the province late last Friday afternoon.

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or one other person from outside that household who lives alone. Drive-in services will be permitted.

All other public health and workplace safety measures for non-essential retail under the provincewide emergency brake (i.e., curbside pick-up and delivery only), will continue to apply, the province states.

Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca fired back at the provincial measures.

“Once again, Doug Ford’s half-hearted, half-measures fall far short of what’s needed to save lives at this critical juncture. His negligence, in the face of catastrophic modelling, has led us to this point,” Del Duca blasted Del Duca noted that on Friday, he called for a COVID-19 Czar to be appointed, “to remove Doug Ford from leadership of the pandemic response.

It’s never been more clear that a credible expert like Dr. Steini Brown or Dr. David Naylor is needed to lead us out of the mess Doug Ford caused.”

“People will continue dying as long as Doug Ford is overseeing public health measures. Ontario needs a real leader immediately,” he said.

Essex MPP Taras Natyshak addressed the lockdown and associated issues in the Ontario Legislature last week.

He said there is frustration and anger among the people of Essex County over what he called “this government’s ineptitude when it comes to dealing with COVID-19.”

“We are in our third lockdown, one that certainly was preventable,” Natyshak stated. “When we’re look-

ing back, the first lockdown was unfortunate but certainly people understood. The second one was definitely unfortunate but the third one is sheer negligence. We knew what to do. The answers were around us in terms of cohorting, in terms of protecting seniors in long-term care, around ensuring that smaller class sizes and proper ventilation were made and supporting small businesses and supporting those workers that needed paid sick days.”

Natyshak stated the latest lockdown has “devastated the small business community in my area. We will probably never see small businesses that had a footprint on our main streets ever again.

They’ve lost hope.”

The NDP MP implored the government “to enhance and support the small business supports that are there, make sure the eligibility criteria are broadened and deliver paid sick days for all of the workers in the Province of Ontario.”

In response to the latest provincial measures surrounding COVID-19, County of Essex Warden Gary McNamara released the following statement: “I know these additional restrictions will be difficult for residents and small businesses to bear but it’s vitally important we abide by them to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep ourselves, our families and our community safe. Our provincial hospital system is already overwhelmed and cases are continuing to rise. They will continue to rise unless each and every one of us makes smart, selfless decisions and adheres to public health guidelines. Please, stay home, stay safe and save lives.”

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A few thoughts on parks When considering options for the future of the 12 remaining acres of H. Murray Smith Centennial Park, I too have a few thoughts and ideas.

Please note these are simply my ideas and my thoughts and are in no way a hint of what may be forthcoming from the consultants. In other words, if any of my thoughts and visions mirror those of what is presented publicly in the coming weeks, it is a coincidence as I don’t have any more information on what is coming over and above what I’ve previously reported.

I am in leaning in favour of keeping the remaining 12 acres as a recreation- Ron Giofu al park. I believe the Russell Renaud Hill should stay where it is and that, should the track eventually be located next to the new public high school as was indicated in the site plan, the site of the current track could be used for tennis and pickleball courts, beach volleyball courts, basketball courts and/or the permanent home of the skateboard park.

The skateboard park has been talked about by town council recently with the possibility floated that it may be relocated to one site temporarily and then maybe relocated again.

I am not against putting amenities at the Libro Centre and am not opposing the Libro Centre Master Plan. However, keeping some recreational amenities and green space at Centennial Park benefits not only the townspeople, but the current and future students of the high school as well.

What about the old arena site? I’d like to float the idea of a greenhouse for there or for where the former ACS building is. The idea of putting a greenhouse at the Belle Vue site has been entertained but is it feasible to place a greenhouse on the old arena site or nearby? The town could grow its own flowers locally and still provide a place for students at the new school that would have taken the horticulture program at Western Secondary School the same opportunities they have now.

As for Jack Purdie Park, I’ve heard different ideas over the years. Some years ago, there was an idea to turn the park into more of an arboretum. In recent years, the idea of putting baseball diamonds there has been circulated. There is also the fact that playground equipment could be replaced there soon so are there opportunities for bigger and better playgrounds for local children in that area? I’m interested in seeing and hearing all ideas for that large piece of parkland.

Again, any ideas I’ve mentioned are things I believe and should not be considered as inside information or anything like that. I present them as food for thought. Some may be good ideas, some ideas may stink, but I present them to advance the conversation.

You may have noticed I haven’t mentioned affordable housing until now.

Maybe I’m asking for the best of both worlds, but I believe if both parks are kept recreational, affordable housing has to go somewhere else in Amherstburg.

I believe affordable housing is just that – housing that is affordable. Should the residents and council reject any notion of putting affordable housing in the parks, it has to go somewhere. I don’t dispute the idea of maintaining green space, but there are those who need apartments and housing options in their price range. I know it’s likely easier said than done, but are there landowners elsewhere in town that the town could work with in order to develop affordable housing?

I know of people in Amherstburg who need to find places to live. They are in a tough spot with not a lot of time to get it figured out. I think many of us know folks like this as well. They not only need to find a new home, they have to be able to afford it as well.

I guess what I’m trying to say is I’m all for keeping green space but there has to be alternatives suggested as well to address the affordable housing crisis, which does exist like it or not.

Again, these are just my opinions and ideas, with some ideas being similar to those I’ve spoken with in town. That said, I still plan on viewing the concepts with an open mind as there could be some ideas I’m not thinking of.

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Before the waterworks was constructed in 1891, Amherstburg residents without private wells obtained their water supply from the river. Wagons were backed into the shallow section of the river at the foot of Gore Street and a tank on the wagon was filled by dipping pails into the river. Several people earned their living by filling barrels and selling them to citizens. As seen here, the wagons were often hauled by oxen.

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COVID-19 update shows younger people getting virus, variants starting to spread Left - Dr. Wajid Ahmed delivered an update on the COVID-19 pandemic to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) board of directors April 15.

The medical officer of health outlines the case rates per municipality. Screenshot Right - A summary of Dr. Wajid Ahmed’s presentation was given as part of the most recent board meeting of the WindsorEssex County Health Unit (WECHU). Variants of concern are a threat to the region as it pertains to COVID-19, the board and viewers learned.

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By Ron Giofu The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) held its monthly board meeting last week with members and the public being told this area’s rise in COVID-19 cases is lower than the province.

However, there are still concerns over ICU and hospital capacity in the province and although increases in Windsor-Essex County haven’t risen to the extent that the province has overall, people are still being asked to follow all public health measures.

Dr. Wajid Ahmed, medical officer of health with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, noted that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases are rising in the region but are still lower than provincial averages. Causes for the spread locally are being primarily attributed to household contacts as well as community transmission.

“We are seeing a community transmission from about one-third of the cases coming in from the community,” said Ahmed. “With the variants of concern that are circulating, that poses a huge threat in our community. The situation can change anytime with these variants.”

Week-over-week increases shows a “slight” increase of COVID-19 cases, he added. The per cent positivity of the region as compared to the province overall shows Windsor-Essex County sitting as seventh highest in the province. Culumative regional and provincial rates of case rates per 100,000 people show this region is in third highest provincially, behind only Peel and Toronto.

Broken down by municipality, case rates were the lowest in Amherstburg and highest in Windsor. In between, from lowest to highest, were Leamington, Essex, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Kingsville and Lakeshore.

“What we’re also seeing is the variants of concern growing more and more every day,” he said. “Clearly, what we’re seeing is an increase of the variant of concern activity in our area.”

The case fatality rate is slightly higher in WindsorEssex County at 2.8 per cent as opposed to 1.9 per cent overall in Ontario, he said.

“The majority of that 2.8 per cent is driven by people who are dying in the community as opposed to dying in long-term care homes. Our long-term care home case fatality rate is lower than the provincial average,” Dr. Ahmed stated.

Over 124,500 vaccine doses were administered as of last Thursday’s meeting, he added, with over 112,000 residents receiving at least one dose. At the peak, 4,200 vaccines per day were administered.

Current rates, as of the meeting, were 2,000-2,500 vaccines administered per day with some days hitting 3,000 vaccines.

“Overall our coverage is 25.6 per cent,” in terms of the amount of people vaccinated in the region.

The majority of vaccines delivered thus far has been Pfizer, he added, followed by Astra-Zeneca and Moderna.

Ahmed said vaccine rollout has “dramatically picked up” since the beginning of March.

“Now we are at a steady state with at least 10,500 doses of Pfizer coming in every week,” he said.

“We’ll continue to receive that until mid-May unless something changes.”

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Second doses have to start at the end of June, added CEO Theresa Marentette, and vaccine supply will determine the level of being able to administer first doses at that time.

“We are working internally on the booking system for second doses and that is something that will come out shortly,” she said.

Board chair Gary McNamara said he was hopeful shipments would increase by that time “and we’ll be able to continue the first dose on those remaining and doubling up on those who need it.”

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WECDSB approves menstrual hygiene products for its schools

By Ron Giofu The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board will look at putting menstrual hygiene products in its schools thanks to the work of one of its student trustees.

Jada Malott believed such products are a necessity in female washrooms and made a presentation to board members recently. Malott said a 2019 “gender study”

by Toronto-based Plan International Canada showed more than half missed school, work or social activities with the number being higher for women under 25 years of age.

Malott also said the study also showed a quarter of Canadian women and a third of women under 25 have reportedly struggled to afford menstrual products for themselves or dependents, which contributes to what is known as “period poverty.”

“Something that is commonly misconstrued about period poverty is that it is not just a financial issue. It’s an umbrella term and it refers to the lack of hygenic facilities or stigma that doesn’t allow a woman to manage her period with dignity,” said Malott.

Malott, a founder of Windsor’s “Tampon Tuesday” high school challenge, said period poverty forces women to use whatever they have available.

Out of 780 responses, Malott stated 87.4 per cent of respondents experience menstruation with 91.3 per cent of respondents being unable to access a menstrual hygiene product at school when they needed one at least once. As a result 60.4 per cent of respondents had to miss school, leave school or withdraw from school activities.

“Currently in our Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board schools, there are products available but that’s not the issue,” she said. “In most cases, if a student requires an emergency menstrual product, they must leave the washroom and ask a friend or a staff member.”

Malott added that 29.6 per cent are afraid to reach out to “internal resources” within their school for help.

“There’s an issue here and it is stressful and it’s distracting having to run around looking for these products,” said Malott. “Having access to menstrual hygiene products free of cost in a washroom can eliminate these awkward and embarrassing situations for students and staff.”

Malott’s presentation added 98.4 per cent of respondents who experience menstruation would support the Catholic board in providing products free of charge while 94.3 per cent of respondents who do not experience menstruation also support the move.

Trustee Kim Bouchard, who formally made the motion due to rules not allowing student trustees to make motions, praised Malott for her work. A report will come no later than September regarding implementation and the matter will also be considered as part of the 2021-22 budget. The motion carried unanimously.

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By Ron Giofu A new storage business is officially open in Amherstburg.

Amherstburg Self Storage has been officially opened as Mayor Aldo DiCarlo cut the ribbon last Thursday afternoon. The new business is co-owned and operated by Avanti Paving and Lumed Management with co-owners Ignazio Stagno and Luigi DiPierdomenico and their families and partners also on hand for the official opening.

Located at 33 Concession 3 North, just to the north of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, DiPierdomenico said the business idea started about five years ago and the two businesses teamed up to start Amherstburg Self Storage about three years ago.

It is the first of four phases, they pointed out, of what they call “a full service storage facility.”

DiPierdomenico said they met while Stagno was doing paving projects for some of DiPierdomenico’s other local businesses. They developed the idea and it has grown from there.

“We want to be the most cost-effective storage facility in Essex County,” said DiPierdomenico.

Stagno added as the next three phases develop, there are going to be “a few surprises” along the way.

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Town gets update on status of new skateboard park location

By Ron Giofu

A decision on where to put a new skateboard park in Amherstburg has not been made and town council had the situation updated at its most recent meeting.

Councillor Don McArthur said he realizes if a skateboard park were to be up and running right now, there could be restrictions based on the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he stated calls are starting to be received about when the skateboard park would be re-opened in Amherstburg at a new location.

“We told people we were going to fix it up and put it out in the spring,” said McArthur. “What is the updated timeline and the process for getting the skateboard park out and up and running.”

CAO John Miceli said the town has identified only one location for a skateboard park that had public consultation, and that was the Libro Centre.

“With regards to the latest direction of council and us looking at park development of Centennial Park as well as Jack Purdie Park, we are having renditions provided for community consultation on the highest and best use,” Miceli stated. “I would assume one of the renditions of both of those parks will include a skate park as well. My expectation is that the renderings for both Centennial and Jack Purdie Park should be available by the end of this month is what I’ve been told by the consultant. Then we will begin the public consultation.”

Miceli said the money is in place for the new location of a skateboard park, but they just need direction on where it will go. Council has also asked that the north end of H. Murray Smith Centennial Park, Jack Purdie Park, and possibly part of the Amherstburg Community Hub site be considered.

Councillor Peter Courtney said “there is a bit of a bigger wheel in motion” than just the skateboard park as it is the overall uses of Jack Purdie Park and H. Murray Smith Centennial Park that are going to be discussed by the community shortly.

“What format? We’re in a pandemic,” said Courtney. “Here’s what I’m hearing from the residents. They are concerned about how they are going to be able to see the options, state their opinions to the options and get the right feedback that needs to get across.”

Miceli said clerk Paula Parker will soon be bringing a report to Amherstburg town council on public feedback options.

“The reality of it is we will be posting the options for consideration so all the community can take a look at them,” he said. “How we do public consultation will probably be through Zoom and input we’re going to receive through our website Talk the Burg.

We’re going to do everything possible to get council as much input (as we can).”

Miceli added that residents will likely contact council members directly once the con-

Equipment from the former Amherstburg Skateboard Park sits at the parks yard along Thomas Road.

Town council sought at update on the future location of the park at its recent meeting. It was formerly located on the southern end of Centennial Park, which is now the site of the new public high school.

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ceptual drawings come out. The CAO added it will be decision of council on how the town proceeds from there.

“Council can either be satisfied with the public input that we receive or council can choose to defer the decision. That will be up to (town council). We’re going to do everything possible we can to consult as many people as we can in the community but it doesn’t look like COVID-19 is going anywhere soon. It doesn’t look like it’s going to be happening in the next month or two but we’ve committed to our community, especially when it comes to a skateboard park, that we were going to try and get it out to them this spring.”

Miceli said they run the risk of possibly not living up to a commitment to the community regarding the skateboard park. He said there is a chance the town makes an investment of relocating the skateboard park to one location only to move it again at a later date.

“We don’t want to do that but I think COVID has put us in that sort of predicament,” he said.

An interim solution for the skateboard park could be a parking lot at Jack Purdie Park as it’s unknown the timing of when the Libro Centre could be used again for recreation instead of as a mass vaccination clinic.

“We’d let the community know this is a temporary solution,” he said, adding there would still be public consultation on the matter.

“I think we need to put something up in the spring, even if it’s temporary, if it’s not too much expense,” said Courtney.

McArthur also questioned the future of beach volleyball courts, particularly in light of the closure of the Fort Fun Centre.

“I think we need to replace everything we’re losing at Centennial Park,” he said, “and we’re losing beach volleyball courts.”

Miceli said once a new director is named to replace Phil Roberts in the parks, facilities, recreation and culture department, that person will review the Libro Centre Master Plan and the Parks Master Plan.

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Rotary Club of Amherstburg honours ACS executive director with award

By Ron Giofu The Rotary Club of Amherstburg has honoured a community member with a Rotary Peace Chain Award.

The local Rotarians presented the award at a March 31 virtual meeting to Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo.

DiBartolomeo said she had been notified that she would be receiving the award and she was invited to the online Rotary meeting to get the official word.

DiBartolomeo said she was proud to receive the award.

“I am very overwhelmed, humbled and appreciative” said DiBartolomeo. “It’s very nice. I’m grateful to be receiving this for what I do in the community.”

Noting she is happy to be part of an agency that helps people in Amherstburg and surrounding communities, DiBartolomeo said she is pleased her work allows her to give back to the community.

“It’s something I enjoy doing,” she said. “I’m grateful ACS allows me to have some tremendous opportunities to assist those in need and to better our community.”

DiBartolomeo emphasized she is honoured to receive the award and hopes other people contribute to the community as well.

“When you live in a community, you should strive to better your community,” she stated. “I’m glad to be able to do what I do both at work and personally. I’m hoping everyone in the community can step up.”

DiBartolomeo stated she hopes it motivates people to contribute.

“Everyone can do something on their own. Big or small, everyone can contribute,” said DiBartolomeo.

DiBartolomeo said she thanks the Rotary Club of Amherstburg for honouring

Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo received her Rotary Peace Chain Award Monday afternoon. From left: Rotarian Tony Ross, DiBartolomeo, Rotary Club of Amherstburg president John Sutton, Rotarian Karen Davidson. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

her with the Peace Chain Award.

“It’s just very heartwarming,” said DiBartolomeo, “to be acknowledged for what I love to do.”

“We nominated Kathy because of her leadership qualities and community involvement for so many years,” said Rotarian Karen Davidson. “She is the face of her organization and doesn’t just talk about her services that ACS supports, she does it herself. You will see her out in the community volunteering and getting the job done. ACS supports so many groups and individuals and a great need in our community.”

Town council praises staff, ease of process at mass vaccination centre

By Ron Giofu The staff at the COVID-19 mass vaccination centre at the Libro Centre have received praise from Amherstburg town council.

The ease of the process in receiving a COVID-19 shot was also pointed out by members of council.

Councillor Patricia Simone stated she received several comments from residents in the area about the courteous nature of staff as well as the ease of the process.

“I just have received a number of calls from individuals and e-mails who want to praise everyone at the Libro Centre at the mass vaccination clinic for the awesome job that is being done there,” said Simone. “People are saying friendly staff, efficient service and everything runs efficiently. They asked that I pass that along so I want to thank staff and all involved for their great work.”

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo added he too was fielding a lot of compliments.

“I did also receive numerous comments and phone calls from people telling me the same thing,” said DiCarlo. “It’s turned out to be very efficient and I think people are very much appreciating it right now.”

Bruce Montone, Amherstburg’s fire chief and Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator (CEMC), said in the 13 months since the pandemic was declared there has been constant support on how the pandemic is to be dealt with within the town.

Montone referenced a letter on the council agenda from the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the town’s compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and credited “an awful lot of people” for that designation.

“That certainly begins with council and the faith they have put in everyone,” said Montone.

Montone added the town’s community emergency management program committee, which is chaired by clerk Paula Parker, “have overcome significant challenges in the last 13 months” in making sure the municipality’s entire emergency management program functions in how they have dealt with COVID-19. He also credited “our commander” CAO John Miceli and the town’s directors “who have led us through a time that has been significant in terms of trying to pivot as they say nowadays on a daily if not weekly basis to deal with the various items that are thrown at us.”

The mass vaccination centre is “indeed another example” of staff working together.

“It has been without exception to my knowledge to all 2,502 people who have been vaccinated since we have been open,” Montone stated at the April 12 meeting.

Montone said the mass vaccination centre opened five days per week based on an increase number of vaccines flowing to the area and soon hopes to have the Libro Centre open as a mass vaccination centre seven days per week “and perhaps even 12 hours a day which will significantly increase the number of county residents who will have the opportunity to receive a vaccine.”

A story relayed by Montone stated that people from outside of town are willing to buy a house in Amherstburg based on the treatment they were given at the COVID-19 mass vaccination centre.

“That’s incredible,” said Montone.

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that we could pull this off. Thanks to the CAO John Miceli and his leadership as commander of our overall COVID response in the community.” He also thanked Rick Daly for his work on being the site manager during the Libro Centre’s transformation into the mass vaccination centre.

“We look forward to putting many, many, many more vaccines in the arms of residents from across the county,” the chief stated.

Councillor Michael Prue said his wife Shirley was able to get them an appointment the first hour the clinic was open and was “blown away” by the experience.

“We were in and out in 25 minutes and people couldn’t have been nicer,” he said. “I look forward to getting my second shot within the four months because it was such a pleasant experience.”

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche stated he received his shot April 10 and the people were courteous and polite.

“It was a pleasant experience to see everyone working together. It’s a team effort, no doubt, to pull something off like this,” said Meloche.

Meloche said he tried to book an appointment for his brother at the Libro Centre and at the St. Clair College Sportsplex but when he tried prior to the April 12 meeting, all the spots were taken. He said he hoped more vaccines would come to the area so more spots will open up.

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Ramsey officially back as Essex federal NDP candidate

By Ron Giofu The rematch is on.

The Essex NDP riding association made it official Thursday night by acclaiming Tracey Ramsey as its candidate in the next federal election. Ramsey served the Essex riding from 2015-19 before losing to Conservative Chris Lewis, who has served the riding since.

Ramsey said during her nomination meeting that the riding needs someone to fight for the working person and someone who fights for the average person, believing the NDP is the only party focused on helping the middle class.

“Why is the rich getting richer without paying their fair share?” she asked over 120 supporters during the online meeting.

Ramsey said it was New Democrats who fought for higher CERB payments and stronger support for families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“If it wasn’t for the NDP, the people of Essex wouldn’t be getting the support they are right now,” she said.

Ramsey was described as a fighter who is passionate about the riding and its people, and she said nothing to downplay that description.

“People in Essex need someone to stand up for them because we need results,” she said. “What has Chris Lewis and the Conservatives done over the past year?

It’s hard to tell here in Essex.”

Ramsey vowed she would never be silent on issues and despite no longer being the incumbent, she said her devotion to the riding has only increased.

“You know me,” Ramsey told supporters. “You know how hard I work for the community. My passion and love for the riding has only grown stronger.”

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said his party has made a difference in Ottawa with only 24 NDP MP’s nationwide.

“We made lives better for people,” he said.

Singh said Ramsey “was a force of nature in Parliament.”

Tracey Ramsey smiles as she delivers her acceptance address after getting the NDP nomination for the next federal election.

She was acclaimed as the Essex NDP candidate during a virtual nomination meeting April 15. Screenshot

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh gestures during the Essex NDP nomination meeting last Thursday night. Former MP Tracey Ramsey was acclaimed at the online meeting.

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“She is someone needed in Ottawa for the good people of Essex,” said Singh.

Singh said the New Democrats are “absolutely committed to forming government” and “we need to elect New Democrats across the country.”

“New Democrats fight for you,” he said. “We are in your corner. You can count on us.”

The official nomination came from Germaine Ramsey, Tracey’s husband.

“Tracey has inspired me since the first day I met her,” he said.

Germaine described his wife as “articulate” and “strong,” adding it is in her nature to be helpful.

“They know we have a fighter here,” he said.

Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, who faces re-election next year himself, said every effort will be made to get Ramsey back in Ottawa.

“She’s never really left,” said Natyshak. “She’s always continued to fight. She has never given up on the riding.”

Unifor national president Jerry Dias said the country needs strong politicians who aren’t afraid to talk about unions, national childcare, pharmacare, a $15 minimum wage, paid sick days and anti-scab legislation. Elizabeth Ha, equity vice president with the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), added Ramsey is a person who will learn and find out where she can help on an issue. For the last year, Ha said Ramsey has supported her work with migrant workers by delivering food and PPE to essential and farm workers.

“She was out there full force,” said Ha. Timmins-James Bay NDP MP Charlie Angus said “we need Tracey in the House of Commons” and said she is respected and respectful, recalling Ramsey helping with a water crisis in his riding and also showing compassion for local veterans who served their country including those who perished on the beaches of Normandy. Former NDP MP Peggy Nash added Ramsey was “a strong, progressive force” in the House of Commons.

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Ontario expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility for AstraZeneca vaccines to 40-and-over

By RTT Staff

Your turn is coming soon.

Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine plan is helping to stop the spread and save lives.

Thousands of people across the province are getting vaccinated every day.

Those 40-and-over can head to a local pharmacy that is offering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement Monday morning to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility at pharmacies and primary care settings to individuals aged 40 and over. Those in that age group became eligible Tuesday morning.

“Starting Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Ontario will offer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 40 and over at pharmacy and primary care settings across the province,” Williams said in a statement. “As we continue to fight COVID-19, we are doing everything possible to get as many vaccines into arms as quickly and safely as possible. We continue to be actively engaged with Health Canada on updated AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safety. Last week, based on the review of available data from Europe and United Kingdom, Health Canada announced that it was not restricting the use of AstraZeneca vaccine in any specific populations at this time.”

Williams added “by extending vaccination eligibility for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies and primary care settings to individuals aged 40 and over, Ontario will be able to offer the protection of the vaccine to more Ontarians earlier than anticipated. With supply of AstraZeneca available at this time, the expansion of eligibility will also significantly increase access to vaccines in hot spot communities.”

“The health and safety of Ontarians is always our top priority, and for that reason, only COVID-19 vaccines that Health Canada determines to be safe and effective are approved for use in Ontario. All COVID-19 vaccines available in Ontario have been shown to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death. Adverse reactions are extremely rare. We strongly recommend that everyone book their appointment as soon as they are eligible,” said Williams.

Williams also stated that “Ontario has administered over 3.86 million doses of the vaccine to Ontarians to date, and all of our partners and health care workers are continuing to work hard to administer doses as quickly as possible to Ontarians.”

In Amherstburg, the pharmacies offering the AstraZeneca vaccine are Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall. To contact them by phone, call Walmart at 519736-1964, Shoppers Drug Mart at 519-736-5435 or Rexall at 519-736-1022. The respective websites are www.walmart.ca/cp/shop/covid-19-vaccinations-centreinfo/6000203072273, www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/covid19 and www.rexall.ca.

Mass vaccination sites, such as the one at the Libro Centre, are booking patients 60-and-over, adults 50-and-over in “hot spot postal codes, those with high risk conditions, adults in First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations, adults receiving chronic home health care, and prioritized health care workers with a full list of eligibility requirements listed at www.wevax.ca.

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PJHL officially cancels 2020-21 Jr. C hockey season

By Ron Giofu The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) formally announced the cancellation of the 2020-2021 season last week.

That is the league the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals play in and league representatives made it official that the season was cancelled via an announcement on their website.

“While we did everything possible it became evidently clear that a season would not be possible with all the COVID restrictions,” the announcement read. “With many municipalities removing their ice and using their arenas as vaccination clinics, our teams were without ice to practice or play. And with a league our size the time to operate a season and then some form of playoffs became nearly impossible.”

Amherstburg town council voted in February to keep ice out of the Libro Centre for the remainder of the 2020-21 winter sports seasons with the earliest possible date for ice reinstallation being August.

The Libro Centre is currently the site of a COVID-19 mass vaccination centre.

“Throughout the non-season many PJHL teams were able to play in a ‘bubble’ format and compete in modified 5-on-5 hockey with no contact,” the league stated. “The PJHL followed all approved protocols provided by our local health units and our governing bodies to ensure we did everything possible to prevent the spread of the virus. The safety of our players, staff, officials, volunteers and fans are of utmost importance to us.”

The PJHL added: “When and if restrictions are lifted, some of our teams may continue to skate and provide opportunity for their players to conduct exhibition play. This will involve approvals from their local health units, the league, and following the approved COVID-19 operating protocols.”

The Provincial Junior Hockey League teams are

The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) officially cancelled the 2020-21 season last week. The Amherstburg Admirals, who play in the league’s Stobbs Division, are seen in a February 2020 game against the Wallaceburg Thunderhawks. RTT File Photo

hoping for the support of its members communities to rally behind the teams, and states the teams will support them as well.

“Our teams will be embracing their communities to help bring hockey, entertainment and business back to life as we all emerge from this pandemic. It will be an enormous task and will take the effort of all of our collective communities to rally together to support each other. The PJHL is community based competitive hockey that stands for all the great things that our communities are known for: active living, personal achievement, leadership, sportsmanship,

teamwork, competitiveness, and community service,” the league states The PJHL states its board of directors, staff and teams “are now all actively engaged in planning for the 2021-2022 season with hopes for a complete return to traditional hockey. We want to thank all of the dedicated players, sponsors, staff and fans of the PJHL for enduring through the pandemic. We look forward to seeing our 63 teams back competing for the Schmalz Cup in 2021-2022.”

The commissioner of the PJHL is Terry Whiteside while Sandra Neubauer chairs its board of directors.

3-D shoot presented by AMA Sportsmen Club The AMA Sportsmen Club presented a 3-D shoot April 11 at a field near their Lowes Side Road location. Arrows were aimed at 3-D targets set up over the course with points gained depending on where the target was hit. Bruno Morin (left), Joe Maertens (right) and Mitch O’Connor (not pictured) were three of the sportsmen taking their turn on the course that day.

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Her true vocation in life was as wife, mother and grandmother to a family that adored her in every way.

Mae and Leonard were lifelong parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church, and Mae’s devotion and faith were applied in every aspect of her life. Her gentle and giving spirit will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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Kicks & Giggles ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Some things are entirely out of your control, Aries. You may come up against some such obstacles this week. Focus your energy on the things you can control.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you’re seeking new horizons, establish a game plan and then do your homework. This will help determine if it is practical to make a move.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your expressiveness and affections are drawn out this week, Gemini. It could put you in the mood to push some limits socially or creatively. Chances are things will work out well.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some focus and harmony enables you to find balance in your personal and professional relationships. You will begin to see eye-to-eye with many people.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It is a good thing to center yourself emotionally because many decisions are heading your way, Leo. You may find ideas and plans center around domestic issues.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You are inclined to seek some mental stimulation this week, Virgo. Invest in some puzzles or even a recreational pursuit such as an escape room experience.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Take a break from overthinking, Libra. Involve yourself with pleasurable activities that don’t require a lot of forethought.

Others can join the fun.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 This is a good week to focus attention on your personal needs, Scorpio. Perhaps you are looking for personal fulfillment.

Try volunteer work.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Others may be elusive this week, Sagittarius. Don’t take it as a sign of your relationships being in need of mending.

Others are just busy, so enjoy the down time.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 People may demand a little more of your time in the days ahead, Capricorn. If you are not sure you can devote extra effort, tell these people as soon as possible.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Disagreements can arise if others are not reading you well, Aquarius. Focus your efforts on effective communication this week to avoid any confusion.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You don’t need to know every detail of an issue to be able to take a side or a stance, Pisces. Your ability to make choices will improve.

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GECDSB COVID – Greater Essex County District School Board superintendent of business Shelley Armstrong updates trustees on its finances as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The update was given during the online board of trustees meeting. Screenshot

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By Ron Giofu Trustees with the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) received an update on its finances amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Trustees gathered virtually for both education committee and operations & finance committee meetings with the COVID-19 financial report taking place during the latter online special. Superintendent of business Shelley Armstrong and manager of financial services Shawn Maheux presented their report to the public board’s trustees.

Armstrong pointed out the GECDSB procures its PPE (personal protective equipment) from the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) as well as local suppliers.

PPE obtained from the MGCS has no financial impact to the board and Armstrong said that includes masks, face shields, safety glasses, goggles, isolation gowns and gloves. Locally procured items are cleaning products, hand sanitizer and soap as well as certain sizes of isolation gowns.

Distribution through MGCS “was a little bit unreliable” at the start of the school year but has “drastically improved.” She noted the board procures PPE for WEST, the local transportation consortium, and that is billed to co-terminus boards.

“From a health and safety protocol, there have been a few changes,” she said. “All students that ride on board provided transportation provided by the consortium are required to wear masks.

That became effective Jan. 1.”

Armstrong also reminded trustees all students in Grades 1-12 are required to wear masks while attending school, effective Feb. 1. She added that all staff in schools must wear both a mask and eye protection at all times, effective March 12, based on a Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) recommendation.

All schools will be deep cleaned during the spring break.

Armstrong added there was no changes in funding to what was previously disclosed to trustees last December. Total funding from the Ministry of Education is just over $12.1 million.

“On Aug. 11, 2020, the board did approve a one per cent allocation of our operating allocation of $3.2 million,” she pointed out. “Then on Dec. 8, 2020, a fur-

ther one per cent was approved for use from our surplus.”

When the COVID-19 funding and the two one per cent allocations are combined, the public board had over $19.5 million in resources at its disposal.

Total projected expenditures are projected to decrease by over $3.4 million.

When the projections from Armstrong and Maheux were broken down, it noted there is an increase of $419,850 for teaching staff, a decrease of $250,000 in casual custodians, an increase of over $1.1 million in student technology devices, a decrease of $245,000 in internet costs, and increases of $50,000 and $80,000 in wireless LTE devices and technology repairs respectively.

Armstrong also reported a projected $170,000 increase in PPE costs, a $900,000 reduction in utility costs, an increase of $30,000 in cleaning and disinfectant costs, a $240,000 increase in building configurations and the fact the board is projected not to have to tap very much into the second one per cent contingency of just over $4.1 million.

“The additional one per cent was approved by the board and we included it in our revised budget estimates to the ministry as a contingency expense,” said Armstrong. “It was not initially allocated to any specific expenditure line item but we did want to reflect the board did provide that contingency in the event it was required. Based on our revised projections, we’re not suggesting that we’ll need to use that one per cent so that’s why you see that decrease.”

Armstrong added that if the one per cent $4.1 million contingency were excluded, COVID expenditures allocated to specific line items totals over $15.4 million. Compared to revised projections of $16.1 million, “we’re actually $733,000 higher than what we originally had indicated.”

The state of the pandemic is “very fluid,” Armstrong reminded trustees, and changes relating to the pandemic could impact projections. Other considerations the GECDSB has to factor in include absenteeism, the state of the pandemic, staff fatigue and their mental health, inyear budget savings and opportunities, supply chain implications for infrastructure projects, further funding announcements that could occur and timing of vaccinations for school staff.

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Community Calendar MONDAY, APRIL 19 - FRIDAY, APRIL 23

DIAPER & WIPE DRIVE - Presented by Creative Child Learning Centre (260 Murray St.) and Bright Child Montessori School (236 Cherrylawn Cr.) with donations of diapers and wipes welcome from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. each of those days. Diapers of all sizes welcome. Curbside drop-off. All donations will be presented to Amherstburg Community Services (ACS).

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 BLOOD DONATION EVENT - Canadian Blood Services is hosting a blood donation event at the Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., in Amherstburg. It runs from 1-7 p.m. Appointments necessary. To book an appointment, call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6236), visit www.blood.ca or use the GiveBlood app.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23 - SATURDAY, APRIL 24 SACU YARD SALE - Yard sale being held for Save African Child Uganda (SACU). Being held at 110 Angstrom Cr. in Amherstburg.

Details to be finalized and shared in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/sacuganda,org or e-mail sacuganda2018@gmail.com.

ONGOING THE HOUSE YOUTH PROGRAMS - Youth programs at The House Youth Centre have resumed virtually. Grade 9 & 11 students meet Tuesdays, Grades 10 & 12 meet Wednesdays. For more information, visit https://linktr.ee/thehouseyouthcentre, view the The House’s Facebook page or e-mail program director Natalyn Brouillard at natalyn@houseyouthcentre.com.

COMMUNITY LIVING ESSEX COUNTY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - Community Living Essex County has officially kicked off their 2021 annual membership drive campaign with the goal of securing 200 members. Members can be anyone from individuals, businesses or families who believe in Community Living Essex County’s mission to support people with an intellectual disability to achieve their goals and

dreams and to realize their value as full citizens in our community.

Please know that as a member, your support may be expressed in a variety of ways including your time, your voice and/or your financial support through a Membership donation. It’s easy to join! Find out more by visiting www.communitylivingessex.org and complete the easy online membership application; or if you have questions, call 519-7766483, ext. 246.

SENIOR ENGAGEMENT PACKAGES - Amherstburg Communities Services (ACS) offers free senior engagement packages. Delivered to your doorstep (contactless) each month. Call (519) 736-5471 for details.

VOICES OF TOMORROW - With the support of a partnership between Community Living Ontario, Community Living Windsor and Community Living Essex County, youth from Windsor and Essex County are leading a social impact project promoting inclusive employment for youth. The project, called “Voices of Tomorrow”, is part of a series of Community Change Projects designed to empower youth with and without a disability to realize their role as active citizens and inform conversations on topics that impact their lives. They will be conducting a survey to capture youth experiences around employment as well as feedback from employers and educators. Any youth (aged 14-29), educators or employers from Windsor-Essex County who wish to provide their input are encouraged to fill out the survey, which can be found at bit.ly/voices-of-tomorrow-survey. which can be found here: bit.ly/voices-of-tomorrow-survey COVID-19 MASS VACCINATION CLINIC - The Libro Centre in Amherstburg continues to be a mass vaccination centre for COVID-19.

To book your appointment, visit www.wevax.ca or, if you need extra assistance or do not have Internet access, call 226-773-2200.

FISH FRY - Held Fridays at the AMA Sportsmen Club, 468 Lowes Side Road. Everyone welcome. Pickerel $18, chicken $15. Call in advance starting at 11 a.m. Fridays to place order. 519-736-5706. Runs from 3-6 p.m.

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting, by electronic means, on Monday, May 10, 2021 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described as Part of Bois Blanc Island north end. The property is vacant maintained property. (see key map below) THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 is to change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Recreation (RE) Zone” to “Resort Residential/Resort Commercial (RR/RC) Zone” and “Resort Residential/Resort Commercial (RR/RC) Zone” to “Environmental Protection (EP) Zone”.

THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT change from RE to RR/RC will be to allow for Resort Residential/Resort Commercial uses on the subject properties. The proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law is in conformity with the policies in the Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement. The lands are designated Special Policy Area 6, Recreational Development in the Town’s Official Plan. The total area subject to the rezoning is 2.43 acres ±.

THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT change from RR/RC to EP will be for conservation purposes. The proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law is in conformity with the policies in the Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement. The lands are designated Special Policy Area 6, Recreational Development in the Town’s Official Plan. The total area subject to the rezoning is 18 acres ±.

COVID-19 Emergency: During the COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency (declared by the Province of Ontario and the Town of Amherstburg under the provisions of Section 7.0.1 and Section 4(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.9, respectively) Town of Amherstburg Council is holding electronic meetings, and in-person meeting attendance is restricted. Any person, who wishes to make representation is required to do so in writing.

ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Planning division at planning@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off in the vestibule of the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 6, 2021. To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@amherstburg.ca. Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

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IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so.

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Mandatory Downspout Disconnection Program for McGregor system

Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population Council and Administration encourages residents to complete the 2021 Census of Population. Input into the census will provide Statistics Canada the data needed to plan, develop and evaluate programs and services for schools, daycares, family services, housing, emergency services, roads, public transportation and skills training for employment. Census analysis has a direct impact on our families, neighbourhoods, businesses and the community.

Statistics Canada will employ approximately 32,000 people across the country to assist with census collection. To apply, please visit: https://census.gc.ca/jobs-emplois-eng.htm

The Town will begin the Council approved mandatory downspout disconnection services to residents on the Amherstburg/McGregor wastewater collection system FREE of charge. Expect to see Town and contracted services to be working around the perimeter of your home within the next couple of months to complete the work.

Disconnecting your downspouts protects you and your neighbourhood by keeping excess rainwater out of the sewer systems. Properly disconnecting downspouts allows storm water to flow away from your home's foundation onto gardens, landscaped areas and lawns. Water slowly soaks into the ground, where it is naturally filtered and returned to the water table.

For more information about the mandatory downspout disconnection service, please contact the Public Works Department at (519) 736-3664.

ADDITIONAL TIPS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FLOODING Please visit the Statistics Canada website at http://www.census.gc.ca/ to complete the census questionnaire available in May 2021.

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Ensure ground and pavement slope away from building.

Ensure there are no cracks in storm water piping around the house.

Ensure no cracks or holes in the basement walls or floors that may allow water to enter.

Provide backup power supply to the sump pump.

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