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By Ron Giofu One day after unveiling its return to school plan to trustees and the public via an online meeting, the Windsor-Essex Catholic District Board (WECDSB) gave the media a chance to get an inperson look at what is being proposed.

Board officials, including principals, showed what is being planned during stops at St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School last Thursday morning.

Communications co-ordinator Stephen Fields emphasized a point that was made the previous evening, that it is a “risk reduction” plan that is very fluid.

In the case of secondary schools, particularly those as large as St. Thomas of Villanova, the student population will be split in two and the students will be placed into cohorts of roughly 15 students apiece. Students in cohorts A and B will rotate when they go to the building over the first two “quadmesters” with the rotation allowing each cohort to attend school during five days over each two-week period.

St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School has an enrolment of approximately 1,200 students with about 600 to be in the building at any one time.

Masks will be mandatory.

“There will be enhanced cleaning measures between the two cohorts,”

said superintendent Emelda Byrne.

“The rationale for cohorting is to be able to facilitate contact tracing among the students in the two periods.”

Semesters will be broken up with the first half going from Sept. 8-Nov. 11 and the second being from Nov. 12-Feb. 1.

There will be two periods per day and while the periods are expected to be longer than normal, it is unclear how long as details have to be hammered out with other school boards due to the sharing of student transportation.

Other details to be hammered out include whether or not there will be online learning the days students are not physically in the buildings. More information is expected on that after the WECDSB conducts a survey on how many students will return to school and how many opt out and learn from home.

Byrne indicated with only two periods, there will be less transition between classes and less contact between students.

Villanova principal Amy Facchineri indicated there will be only a certain number of students allowed in a washroom at a time. Water fountains with water bottle refill stations will be used but the actual mouthpiece will be closed off. Students and staff will also be encouraged to use sinks within classrooms to wash their hands.

Hand sanitizer will also be available

St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School principal Amy Facchineri stands by one of the hand sanitizer stations that is situated in one of the school’s hallways. The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECSB) invited local media for a tour of Villanova and St. Joseph School in River Canard last week to outline back-to-school measures at the secondary and elementary levels.

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throughout the schools, including some stationed in the middle of hallways.

Students will also be told to stay to the right of each hallway and proceed in the direction that arrows point them, with the arrows posted on lockers. The lockers themselves will not be used and

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students will bring their supplies and jackets to class with them, though backpacks will be allowed into classrooms.

Desks in classrooms will be marked “A” and “B” with students in the cohorts to be allowed to use the desks marked for them only.

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Town hall, some other amenities to open Monday

By Ron Giofu

With the Windsor-Essex County region now in Stage 3 of the province’s re-opening plan, town council wants some of its facilities open too.

Town hall, the indoor walking track and some playgrounds – such as the one in Toddy Jones Park – will be reopening Monday, per the request of town council. Council made the decisions after lengthy discussions Monday night.

Councillor Patricia Simone indicated she wants town hall opened with CAO John Miceli said they are about “80 per cent complete” in terms of having municipal buildings ready but “if council wants us to open them, we are prepared to do so.”

Councillor Michael Prue added he would rather have waited until they were 100 per cent ready.

“I don’t want to rush it,” he said.

While town hall will re-open next Monday, town council agreed to make mask wearing mandatory for the public, with Miceli noting that Windsor-Essex County Health Unit regulations are for commercial establishments and not municipal buildings.

Town council meetings will still have a component on Zoom but should council members return to the council chambers, there may be little room for public.

Although indoor gatherings of 50 people are permitted in Stage 3, clerk Paula Parker noted there is only room for 22 people inside chambers when allowing for social distancing. She estimated 15 of those spots would be for council and administration.

“If we are going to continue to use this space, we will continue to use Zoom,” she said.

Using a larger site for meetings is possible, she said, but the town could incur additional costs, she cautioned.

The walking track at the Libro Centre should be ready by Monday as well, with Miceli noting the town still has to ensure things are safe. Director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts noted senior management was going to hash out details Tuesday with regards to washrooms and other amenities that would have to be used.

Further opening of recreational facilities would

have to include dialogue with user groups, Miceli pointed out, and he stated organized sports are governed by provincial organizations with those sports answerable to them. The town, in those cases, would have the role of providing safe, clean environments for them to play.

Councillors Don McArthur and Peter Courtney believed that in Stage 3, it would be too difficult to properly police playgrounds and enforce rules. McArthur called for “vigorous social media and signage” to help educate residents on how to use the equipment safely.

“The horse is out of the barn,” added Courtney. “I think we need to move forward.”

Roberts said his preference was to take “baby steps” and open what they can open quickly and as safely as they can with Miceli urging a more guarded approach where they open Toddy Jones Park’s playground first as staff is on hand to help clean and sanitize it before moving to other parks.

“My approach is I want to open in the safest manner possible,” said Miceli, adding that while playgrounds can open in Stage 3, it is up to municipalities on how they are opened. “I do not feel comfortable not following the same way we did in Stage 2. That’s just my position.”

In the end, council will open Toddy Jones and maintain fencing so that it can be sanitized but will also open other playgrounds in an “expeditious” manner once the town gets the necessary approvals from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

Ice pads will likely not be opened any time soon, with Roberts indicating the plan is to start making ice Dec. 1 with users allowed on it Jan. 1. Councillor Marc Renaud, who is also the president of the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association, said that organization was looking for a clear commitment from administration on opening the pads with an eye on what opportunities children would have to participate in hockey this season.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo stated there are two major issues the public has to be aware of – the municipalities have to be ready to re-open faciilties and the local health units have to inspect the facilities to ensure they meet the province’s guidelines.

“My approach is I want to open in the safest manner possible"

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Police seeking info after Dalhousie St. B&E The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is looking for the public’s assistance after a break-and-enter in town last week.

Patrol officers from the Windsor Police Service Amherstburg Detachment responded for a break and enter Aug. 3 that was reported to have occurred at a residence in the 200 block of Dalhousie St. According to police, it was reported that at approximately 3:30 a.m. that a residence was broken into and items were taken.

T h r o u g h investigation, officers believe there may have also been an altercation where a person was assaulted in the area at around the same time as the break and enter and in the same immediate area.

No victims have come forward to police, however police are encouraging anyone who may have been a victim to report the incident to police.

Investigators from the Amherstburg Criminal Investigations Unit are continuing to investigate.

Police add they are requesting residents in the area who have surveillance equipment to check the footage for any suspicious persons or activity around the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police – Amherstburg Detachment at 519-736- 2252 ext. 226 or 230, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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John Hedgman, Farmer in Malden Township -Part 3

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Continued from front “We do need to get students back to school not only from an academic perspective but from a mental health perspective,” added Byrne.

Cafeterias and auditoriums will not be used for their standard purposes, but principals will have the flexibility to utilize the space should students need to be placed there during spares or for other reasons. Students will be required to physically distance where possible.

There will also be a room in the school for isolation, should a student or staff member show symptoms of having CO-

VID-19. Students will be sent home as quickly as possible and if more than one student, teacher or staff member has symptoms, the WECDSB will work with the WindsorEssex County Health Unit on how to proceed.

At the secondary level, it still has to be determined whether there will be nutritional breaks or a lunch period though food is expected to be consumed in whatever classroom the student is in at the time.

Superintendent Melissa Farrand and principal Linda DiPasquale outlined what will happen at the elementary level, including desks spaced

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apart, recesses at different times to stagger how many children are at recess at any one time and removal of carpets and the rearranging of resources by colour to help students understand and stay physically distanced.

“Teachers are creative by nature so they will come up with different ways to support physical distancing,” said DiPasquale.

DiPasquale said they still plan on offering a nurturing, loving environment to students. She indicated while there will obviously be classroom learning, they hope to do learning outdoors as well as St. Joseph is lucky enough to have ample playground space.

“We are going to try and do as much outdoor learning as possible,” she said.

Mixing of cohorts will be discouraged and parents will have a checklist to complete to ensure students are screened daily, Farrand added.

Students in JK through Grade 3 will be encouraged to wear masks while mask wearing will be mandatory for students in Grades 4-8. Enhanced cleaning will also occur with hand sanitizer also readily available at the elementary level.

“We’re doing everything we can,” said DiPasquale.

Trustees with the Greater Essex County District School Board expected to hear their back to school plans Tuesday night, after this issue went to press.

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St. Joseph School principal Linda DiPasquale and Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board superintendent Melissa Farrand address the media during a tour last Thursday morning. Media were given a tour of St. Joseph School in River Canard and St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School just down the road in LaSalle as the WECDSB demonstrated some of their return to school plans.

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(Editor’s Note — This is the third installment of what is now a five-part series on John Hedgman. Debra Honor is an Amherstburg genealogist and researcher.)

John Hedgman escaped from Alabama and arrived in Amherstburg in 1833. He was 57 years old. The obituary states he was a shoemaker which could have been the occupation he practiced when he arrived. His wife Charlotte arrived around 1836 and reunited with her husband. They even remarried in Sandwich to make sure they were legally married. Their first child, John J., was born in 1837, which supports Charlotte’s arrival to Amherstburg in 1836. The second child, Caroline, born in 1839 and the third child, Jane Josephine born in 1841.

In the 1830’s, the interior of Malden Township was still mainly unsettled land with poor drainage and few roads for travelling. The Upper Canada government wanted new settlers to populate the middle of the county and to develop the area for farming and better transportation. So, the government gave certain parcels of land to the Canada Company to sell. A farmer was expected to clear his farm make new roads in front of his property and dig ditches to help drain the land.

New settlers were coming from England and Ireland as well as French settlers from the area. Some black men received free land for their involvement in the black militia during the 1837 Rebellion.

On 21 June 1839, John Hedgman was one of the new settlers who for £50 purchased the North half of Lot 83 Concession 7 in Malden Township from the Canada Company. In only six years, he had saved enough money to buy his own 100 acre farm. In the land records, there is no mention of a mortgage.

By 1851, age 75, John Hedgman was as prosperous a farmer as any of his neighbours. He allowed Andrew Mickens to work 25 acres of the farm. John cultivated 74 ½ acres with 16 acres under wood. He grew wheat, oats, and Indian corn. He had 15 lbs of wool without having any sheep; but Andrew Mickens had 6 sheep.

It is possible that was part of his rental payment for the 25 acres. John also had many animals including two oxen, four milk cows, two calves, six horses, and seven pigs.

In the 1861 Census, John Hedgman cultivated 75 acres, growing two types of wheat, peas, oats, Indian corn, and potatoes. The value of the farm was $1500, and the value of the farm implements was $150. John was 85 years old.

David Marshall, a contemporary of John Hedgman stated that, “He was noted as a ploughman and usually won “First” at the Fall Fairs.” Henry H. Banks, himself the son of an escaped slave, who in 1935 was 92 years of age, knew Mr. Hedgman very well. He stated that Mr. Hedgman succeeded well as a farmer and built a church and school for his people at Mount Pleasant in Malden Township.

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Art by the River “pop ups” being held at the Gibson Gallery

By Ron Giofu Art by the River won’t be happening this year but that doesn’t mean the Gibson Gallery won’t be highlighting local artists.

The local art gallery re-opened last month and has been featuring work from the exhibitors that were regularly scheduled for individual exhibits on the inside this year. Now, the Gibson Gallery has plans for the outside of the building.

Art By The River “pop ups” will be occurring the next few August weekends with as many as ten exhibitors per weekend on the grounds of the Gibson Gallery.

Bonnie Deslippe, office administrator with the Gibson Gallery, said the board of directors decided to do something to try and offer artists and art lovers a place to show and purchase art.

“Because artists don’t have a place to show their work, we decided that maybe we can do something small,” Deslippe explained.

No more than ten exhibitors – including painters, crafters, woodworkers, photographers, potters and others – will be on the Gibson Gallery’s property over the next three weekends showing their work. The public will be directed on which way to walk and where they can safely proceed in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. Exhibitors will be at least ten feet apart, said Deslippe, with some being local and others being from outside the area.

“We do have to have to allow for social distancing,” said Deslippe.

The weekend of Aug. 29/30 is filled, which was not a surprise given that was when Art by the River was supposed to occur, and as of last Friday, the Gibson Gallery was still working to confirm artists for the other weekends though had a number of artists and artisans already signed up.

The event runs Aug. 14-15, Aug. 22-23 and Aug. 29-30 during the gallery’s regular hours of 11 a.m.-5 p.m. People will also be able to go inside the gallery as well as tour the exhibitors around the gallery’s exterior.

Deslippe indicated there is room for six exhibitors on the west side of the Gibson Gallery’s property (next to Shoppers Drug Mart), two on the north side of the

The Gibson Gallery will be hosting Art by the River pop-ups the next three weekends on the grounds of the gallery. While they have to account for COVID-19 regulations, the Richmond St. gallery is doing what it can to accommodate artists due to the cancellation of this year’s Art by the River. Art by the River was to have been held Aug. 29-30.

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property (abutting the No Frills parking lot) and two more on the east side (where the entrance to the gallery is).

“We submitted our site plan to the town,” said Deslippe. “That was approved.”

While much of the Open Air Weekends is during the evening, Deslippe added this is the Gibson Gallery’s contribution to the event although it is during the day.

“We figured it would be kind of nice to add this to the Open Air Weekends,” said Deslippe. “Unfortunately, we can’t do it at night.”

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Windsor-Essex County finally gets green light to move to Stage 3

By Ron Giofu

Windsor-Essex County has finally received the green light to move into Stage 3 of the province’s re-opening plan.

The provincial government made the announcement Monday morning that the area will move into Stage 3, the last area of the province to enter the third stage.

The Ontario government states that on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer Health and the local medical officer of health, Windsor-Essex County was allowed to move into Stage 3. It took effect Wednesday morning at 12:01 a.m.

The province states the decision was based on positive local trends of key public health indicators, including lower transmission of COVID-19, ongoing hospital capacity, public health capacity to conduct rapid case and contact management, and a significant increase in testing.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will join the rest of the province's 33 public health regions that entered into Stage 3 July 17, 24 and 31, 2020 respectively.

"Thanks to the collective efforts of our frontline health care workers, public health experts, and the people of Windsor-Essex, more businesses in the region can hang up their 'Open for Business' sign and more people can go back to work as of this Wednesday," said Premier Doug Ford stated in a

press release. "As all of Ontario now enters into Stage social circle, wearing a face covering when physical 3, I ask everyone to remain on their guard and keep distancing is a challenge or where it is mandatory to following the public health measures to protect the do so, staying home when ill, washing your hands tremendous progress we've made and keep this frequently and thoroughly, and downloading the COVID Alert App.” deadly virus at bay."

For regions in Stage 3, gathering limits increased "I want to take the time to thank each and every Ontarian for their efforts, sacrifice and hard work, to a maximum of 50 people indoors and a maximum the entire province will now be in of 100 people outdoors, with physical distancing in Stage 3 effective this Wednesday," place. Gathering limits apply to all social gatherings said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and events, as well as some higher risk activities and and Minister of Health, in that same venues.

Restaurants, concession stands and bars may open press release. "This is an important for indoor dining but night clubs are “not yet safe milestone for the province in our fight against COVID-19 and one we to open,” the province states. Buffets cannot open in can all be proud of. However, it's Stage 3. Those businesses that can open have to “take never been more important for each appropriate measures to ensure physical distancing of us to remain vigilant in following of at least two metres between patrons from different tables, unless separated by plexiglass or some other all public health advice."

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A map, provided by the Town of Amherstburg, shows the construction zone for the Concession 4 North project. The stretch between Alma St. and County Road 10 (Middle Side Road) is being rebuilt and the work for that started Monday.

Work on Concession 4 North underway, expected to last until October

By Ron Giofu

A major construction project is underway and is expected to last into the fall.

The reconstruction of Concession 4 North started Monday and, according to the Town of Amherstburg, is expected to last “until October.” The specific stretch of Concession 4 North that is being reconstructed is between Alma St. and Middle Side Road (County Road 10).

The cost of the reconstruction is $2,274,247.02 plus HST. Town council awarded the tender to Pierascenzi Construction last month.

Manager of engineering Todd Hewitt told town council in a report at that meeting that Alma St. to Texas Road ranked fifteenth in the town’s roads needs study while the stretch between Texas Road and Middle Side Road ranked 38th in that same study, which came out in 2016.

Hewitt stated in a press release that local traffic will be maintained on Concession 4 North during the construction period and residents will be provided access to their homes. Delays should be expected, he added.

“The town reminds residents that traffic disruptions may occur during construction and some delays may be experienced. Please slow down, obey all traffic signage and watch for flag persons in the construction zone,” the press release added.

This is the latest in a series of construction projects in and around Amherstburg.

Among the town’s construction projects are the construction of a new bridge over the Long Marsh Drain on Concession 2 North with paved shoulders to come on Alma St. between Fryer St. and Meloche Road. A new watermain will also be installed on Pacific Ave. Among the local projects being done by the County of Essex include new culverts on Walker Road (County Road 11) between Middle Side Road and Simcoe St. (County Road 18) and on Malden Road between County Road 20 and North Town Line (County Road 8). Those projects see the roads completely closed, as does the work on the County Road 20 bridge over Big Creek. People are reminded to use Simcoe St. as a detour route for the latter project.

Other construction projects that are still ongoing in and around Amherstburg include the culvert replacement on Malden Road. The County of Essex is undertaking this project, which is on the border of Amherstburg and LaSalle.

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Flooding is pictured on South Riverview Dr. at the end of May. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has extended the flood watch for the region through the end of August.

ERCA extends flood watch until the end of August

By RTT Staff A flood watch for Essex County, Windsor and Pelee Island has been extended until at least the end of this month.

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) issued an advisory last week that, due to the current high static (calm) water levels in Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, and Lake Erie, the flood watch for all shoreline areas has been extended through the month of August. The advisory, co-authored by director of watershed services Tim Byrne and water resources engineer James Bryant, stated the flood watch is in effect for all shoreline areas in Windsor-Essex County as well as Pelee Island and islands within the western basin of Lake Erie.

Water levels for Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie remain near the all-time record highs set in 2019, ERCA states.

Peak monthly average levels in 2019 for Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie were 176.04 metres and 175.14 metres (International Great Lakes Datum 1985). By compari-

son, to start the month of August, the advisory from Byrne and Bryant noted water levels are within centimetres of those records. By additional comparison, water levels for Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie are roughly 86 cm and 73 cm, respectively, above the Long Term Average for the month of August. Predictions indicate that water levels are expected to decrease slightly over the course of the coming month.

ERCA states there continues to be an elevated risk of flooding and accelerated nearshore erosion as a result of these high water level conditions.

“Additionally, these conditions continue to cause downstream reaches of major tributaries to remain elevated. With tributaries full of lake water, it reduces their capacity to handle rainfall and has the potential to cause local rivers, creeks and streams to swell and potentially spill into low-lying areas under more frequent rainfall events than normal,” the advisory states. “This can sometimes occur abruptly as we continue through the summer months where pop-up

thunderstorms are common for the Windsor-Essex area. Similar issues have occurred with some gravity storm sewers across the region. Rainfall has backedup in some gravity storm sewers as a result of the high water condition at the outlet, causing some sections of roadways to flood.”

In addition to flooding, ERCA points out the Essex Region has been experiencing accelerated rates of erosion due to the high water levels and the associated impacts of wave attack on the shoreline and shoreline structures. Even areas well above the lake, such as the bluff areas along the Lake Erie shoreline, pose risks through significant erosion at the toe of the bluff which can go unseen/unnoticed until a bluff failure occurs.

People are urged to remain cautious along the shoreline, ERCA advises.

ERCA adds that officials will continue monitor conditions and forecasts and issue area-specific messages based on available information.

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Importance of Emancipation Day highlighted in recent online discussion

By Ron Giofu

The importance of Emancipation Day in the Windsor-Essex County area was highlighted in a recent Facebook Live presentation from a local researcher.

“Emancipation in Windsor: Celebrating Black Activism and Achievement” was presented recently by Essex County Black Historical Research Society president Irene Moore Davis, with her group hosting the online discussion in partnership with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.

Moore Davis outlined the history of Emancipation Day in Canada, dating back to when slavery was abolished in the British Empire in 1834.

“We certainly have a long history of great emancipation celebrations here in Canada throughout the decades,” said Moore Davis.

Early celebrations that occurred in what is now the west end of Windsor in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s eventually ended after dissolving into “days of debauchery and gambling,” Moore Davis outlined, but were revived in the 1930’s by “Mr. Emancipation” Walter Perry.

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum usually holds a golf tournament dedicated to Perry as part of its own Emancipation Day celebrations, though that was postponed this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“For decades, Windsor’s famous emancipation celebrations drew thousands to Jackson Park. Renowned for dazzling entertainment, parades, food, family reunions, and fun, they were also annual celebrations of transnational black activism and achievement,” said Moore Davis.

Moore Davis spoke about British American Association of Coloured Brethren (BAACB), a non-profit organization responsible for many Emancipation celebrations in Windsor from the 1930’s right up until the 1960’s when financial difficulties forced the organization to shut down.

The events in Jackson Park not only drew large crowds, but featured high profile speakers including Martin Luther King Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, Adam Clayton Powell, Ralph Abernathy among others. Moore Davis said events included parades, carnivals, beauty pageants, barbeques, and competitions but Emancipation Day celebrations, in addition to the “fun stuff,” it also included opportunities to promote the Black com-

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum and the Essex County Black Historical Research Society recently hosted an online presentation from Irene Moore Davis entitled “Emancipation in Windsor: Celebrating Black Activism and Achievement.” It gave a background on Emancipation Day celebrations that have been held in the Windsor-Essex County area and was held online via the museum’s Facebook page.

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Martin Luther King Jr. actually made two trips to Windsor, Moore Davis stated.

Moore Davis indicated it was also an opportunity “to show us in the light in which we deserve to be shown.”

“Keep in mind as well, the focus on Black excellence and activism,” she said.

The more recent era also included the presentation of “Freedom Awards” to deserving individuals.

A fire at the now former Jackson Park grandstands, in which there was a delay in finding working fire hydrants, and the riots across the river in Detroit in 1967 helped bring down the famed Emancipation Day celebrations. They were moved from Jackson Park to Mic Mac Park but never regained their former glory.

Efforts are also underway to have Emancipation Day recognized federally, Moore Davis told viewers during her virtual presentation. As well, Moore Davis also pointed out during the Q&A there are initiatives to increase Black history within educational curriculum in the province.

“Emancipation is truly something for to celebrate,” Moore Davis said.

Other Emancipation Day events the Amherstburg Freedom Museum hosts include a gala, though that too was cancelled this year.

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s next online talk will be held via Facebook Live tomorrow (Aug. 13) at 2 p.m. on the museum’s Facebook page. It will feature educator Rainford Cornish and be entitled “Establishing Black Power Settlements on Canadian Soil from the East Coast to the West Coast.”

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WECDSB unveils return to school plan, acknowledges it is “not the traditional way of doing schooling”

By Ron Giofu The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) unveiled its return to school plan last week during a virtual meeting with its board of trustees.

The meeting was to have been held last Tuesday night but technical difficulties pushed it back one day and the online meeting was presented last Wednesday evening instead. The two-hour session outlined the plan, something board chair Fulvio Valentinis acknowledged has been in the works for some time.

Valentinis acknowledged parents and students have been waiting for news about what is going to happen in schools when they reopen next month.

“They’ve been waiting all summer for these kinds of details,” said Valentinis.

Valentinis urged people to “work together and to be respectful of one another” to make the plan work but acknowledge it “is not the traditional way of doing schooling.”

Director of education Terry Lyons indicated a plan for parents and students who don’t wish to return to school in September due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19 is being worked on and stated parents and students are “well within their rights” to stay home if they are not comfortable with the return to school plan.

“Our plan is Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board director of education Terry based on a risk reLyons addresses the board of trustees during an online meeting last Wednesday night. The Catholic school board unveiled its back to school plan duction strategy,” for trustees, parents and students. Screenshot said Lyons.

Numerous superintendents outlined what the board is planning on doing this year with Emelda Byrne pointing out the two semesters will each be divided in half thus making “quadmesters.” The first two will be Sept. 8-Nov. 11 and Nov. 12-Feb. 1.

Two periods would be held per day with 15 students per cohort planned.

“The rationale for cohorts is to be able to facilitate contact tracing,” said Byrne.

Students would actually have in-person learning for ten days out of every two weeks, she said. Masks will be mandatory at the high school level.

Technical programs and those similar in nature would have students have their own tools, masks and supplies, the board was also told.

Students at the elementary level would go five days per week with desks spaced out to accommodate for physical distancing. Students from JK to Grade 3 will be encouraged to wear masks while it will be mandatory for students in grades four through eight.

“Furniture may be rearranged to allow for more space,” said superintendent Melissa Farrand.

Before and after school programs would still be available, she also told the board.

Mental health programs will still be offered, noted superintendent Joe Ibrahim, noting parents and students who feel they require such services will have them available throughout the school year.

Stephen Fields, communications co-ordinator with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District Board, told trustees the communications plan will be similar to what people are used to but added the overall plan that was presented could very easily be altered as time goes on. Additional communication with parents, guardians and students is expected.

“It is important to know that this plan will not be the last word on what the return to school plan is going to look like,” said Fields.

Lyons agreed the plan is “fluid” and that principals have a great deal of work to do to implement the plan. He thanked his administration for their work on the plan and parents, students and the community for their patience.

“Like everything, we will be better each day,” he said.

Valentinis said the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School board is trying to do everything as correctly as they can the first time and is working with their coterminous board counterparts to try and finalize outstanding issues. He said a number of consultations have already taken place including with various provincial government ministries.

“I don’t know if the public knows the work that has gone on,” said Valentinis. “It is very, very complex but people have to understand that it is the health and safety of our students that is paramount.”

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Notice of 36th Annual General Meeting Windsor Family Credit Union Limited Thursday, September 3, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 36th Annual General Meeting of members of Windsor Family Credit Union Limited (the “Credit Union”) will be held electronically using the Zoom for Business platform, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

Members who wish to participate must register by 4:59 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 to attend and to receive unique log-in credentials for that purpose. Registration and voting details are available via wfcu.ca.

Purpose The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to receive the voting results of the annual report of the Board of Directors and President & CEO; the report of the Treasurer on the Financial Statements; the report of the Auditor; the report of the Audit Committee; the report of the Nominating Committee; the appointment of the Auditor; the election of Directors; the Special Business placed before the members regarding amendments to the Credit Union’s General By-Law; and to transact such other business as may properly come before an Annual Meeting of members.

All reports will be provided electronically to registered members in advance and all voting will occur in advance of the meeting using the online voting platform Simply Voting.

Voting will open Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 9:01 a.m. and close at 4:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

Election of Directors This year, there are two vacancies on the WFCU Board of Directors, with each position for a three-year term.

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors has successfully completed their role in ensuring that there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants to fill the two positions. The following members indicated their interest in putting forth their names by the deadline of noon on Friday, June 19, 2020, and met the requirements of the candidate application and nomination process.

Patricia France Vic Neufeld No Election will take place at the Annual Meeting and no further nominations will be accepted.

Members will be asked to receive the report of the Nominating Committee and to elect the two candidates by acclamation.

Special Business The following Special Business will be placed before the Membership for consideration.

The Board of Directors will be recommending to the Membership of WFCU Credit Union an amendment to the Credit Union’s General By-Law: 1. Section 4.10 to further clarify approval for a Director to participate in a meeting by telephone, electronic or other means of communication; 2. Section 4.13 to further define the notice of meeting for Board Meetings to include the calling of special meetings, in time sensitive situations, or in the event of an emergency; 3. Section 4.16 to further define regular scheduled Board Meetings and meeting attendance.

And furthermore, the Credit Union has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Education Credit Union Limited dated May 25, 2020; The following Special Business will be placed before the Membership for consideration.

4. To consider and, if thought advisable, to confirm, pursuant to section 107 of the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 1994 (the “Act”), a special resolution which amends the Credit Union’s by-laws to facilitate the closing of the Credit Union’s purchase of the assets and business of Education Credit Union Limited. The Board of the Credit Union, in compliance with the asset purchase agreement dated May 25, 2020 with respect to the above-noted transaction, is proposing amendments to the Credit Union’s by-laws which increase the size of its Board by 1 member, to 9 members, and allocates 1 Board position to an individual who resides or works within the municipal boundaries of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

5. The Credit Union is also proposing a reduction in its minimum membership share requirement to one $5 Membership share, from its current minimum of 17, $5 Membership shares.

6. To conduct such further and other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments thereof.

DATED the 12th day of August, 2020

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

Susan Stockwell Andrews, Corporate Secretary

Notes: 1. The proposed amendments to the Credit Union’s General By-Law are subject to approval as special resolutions of the membership of the Credit Union. Copies of the proposed by-law amendments are available at any office of the Credit Union or by contacting Susan Stockwell Andrews, Corporate Secretary at corporatesecretary@wfcu.ca.

2. Copies of our Audited Financial Statements, Auditor’s Report and Audit Committee Report will be available at any office of the Credit Union or by contacting Susan Stockwell Andrews, Corporate Secretary at corporatesecretary@wfcu.ca.

3. Members of the Credit Union must be registered to attend the meeting and use their unique log-in credentials to vote on the amendments and to participate in the meeting.

4. Only members according to the records of the Credit Union as of August 11, 2020 (the “Record Date” according to the Credit Union’s by-laws), shall be entitled to vote at the meeting.

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July was hot, August should be too, but no records have been broken

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The Windsor-Essex County area has been experiencing some hot temperatures this summer, but there have been no records set.

According to Environment Canada, while this region of the country experienced hot temperatures last month, it didn’t crack the top five in terms of average temperatures for the month.

Peter Kimbell, warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada, said the median temperature for July was 24.6 degrees Celsius, with the average temperature being 23 degrees Celsius.

“July was not a record in Windsor-Essex,” said Kimbell. “There have been warmer Julys before.”

Kimbell said some areas of Ontario were close to breaking heat records, but not Windsor-Essex County. He cited 1955, 1988, 1999, 2011 and 2012 as having a warmer July than 2020.

“It was not in the top five of warmest Julys but it was definitely above average,” said Kimbell.

The first week of August saw the mean temperature come in at 20.6 degrees Celsius, under the normal average, but Kimbell indicated that the warmer weather that has since returned will stick around likely through the middle of the month at least.

“That is not going to continue,” Kimbell said last Friday, of the cooler than usual start to the month.

“The warm temperatures of July will continue into August.”

Temperatures do naturally start to cool down somewhat in August, with July typically being the warmest month of the year, he added.

Temperatures and precipitation forecasts are normally difficult to predict beyond a 14-day window, stated Kimbell. However, the Environment Canada meteorologist did state the Windsor-Essex County region had about 85 mm of rain in July with 89 mm of rain being the normal amount.

“We were about average,” said Kimbell.

As of last Friday, approximately 41 mm of rain fell on the region in August with Kimbell acknowledging the forecast of rain for Monday, though little if any actually fell.

“We are well on track to having a wet August,” he said, noting the average amount of precipitation for the entire month is about 73 mm.

The overall message was that it was a hot but not record-breaking July, August is also expected to be warm and September is too far in advance to forecast.

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Jamieson Junior Golf Tour stops at Erie Shores Special to the RTT As has been the case in most years at Erie Shores, the small and undulating green complexes, coupled with the tree-lined fairways made for challenging scoring conditions for Jamieson Junior Golf Tour players last week.

In the Junior Girls’ Division, Kyla Charlebois (Pointe West) took home her first victory of the season with an even-par 71. Charlebois carded three birdies on the front-nine for two-under par 33, and paired that with a 38 on the back nine. In second place was Karolyn Rombouts (Maple City) with a 78, and Kennedy Fremlin (Essex) was third with a 79.

In the Collegiate Womens’ Division, there was a tie at the top of the leaderboard, with Gioia DiCiocco (Erie Shores) and Hannah Prieur (Kingsville) both shooting scores of 85. As part of the COVID-19 policies for the tour this year, there are no playoffs to determine a winner, making DiCiocco and Prieur co-champions for the event.

Erin Kopinak (Delaware State/Willow Ridge) was third with an 87.

In the Junior Boys’ Division, Tyler Hurtubise (Pointe West) continued his hot streak with his third straight victory, and third straight score of 70. Hurtubise recorded four birdies on the day, including three on the front nine, where he shot a one-under par 34. In second place was Rylan Marontate (Kingsville) with a score of 72, and three players tied for third at 73 (Cale Marontate, Stefano Kerr, Jax Sisson).

In the Collegiate Mens’ Division, there was a three-way tie for first place, with Owen Dorssers (Guelph Griffons/Willow Ridge), Mathew Hawryluk (Wayne State Warriors/Maple City), and James Hill (Detroit Mercy Titans/Essex), all firing one-under par 70. Dorssers carded nines of 36-34, Hawryluk nines of 32-38, and Hill nines of 33-37.

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Canadian Blood Services returns to Amherstburg with Aug. 19 clinic

By Ron Giofu Canadian Blood Services is returning to Amherstburg later this month but at a new location.

The next blood donation event will be Aug. 19 at the AMA Sportsmen Association at 468 Lowes Side Road from 1:30-7:30 p.m. Canadian Blood Services has been using the Libro Centre but that facility is still closed to the public and the AMA Sportsmen Association can accommodate this clinic and the physical distancing measures that Canadian Blood Services needs to put into place.

“We have lots of protocols in place,” said Marisa Gatfield, territory manager of donor relations with Canadian

Canadian Blood Services is hosting a blood donor clinic Wednesday, August 19 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. The location of the next blood donor clinic will be the AMA Sportsmen Association.

Blood Services, in reference to what is being done amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gatfield said cleaning measures were “rigorous” to begin with, but those measures have been enhanced further.

Physical distancing measures are also in place both in the areas where blood is drawn and the waiting area as well.

People are asked to be hydrated before coming as snacks will not be provided beforehand and snacks and beverages provided after a person has donated blood will be taken to go, she noted. There will also be temperature checks as people enter the AMA Sportsmen Club.

“We are limiting the number of people inside the blood donor clinic,” Gatfield stated.

The public is asked to book their appointments in advance. People can book their appointments by calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283), visit www.blood.ca or through the GiveBlood app.

“That lets us know how many people are in the facility at one time,” she said.

All staff will be wearing masks and the public will be required to wear masks as well, Gatfield added.

“If people don’t have a mask, we’ll provide one for them,” said Gatfield.

As of last Friday, the clinic was only booked to 40 per cent capacity and Gatfield stresses how important it is for people to donate blood. She pointed out the need is constant as people still need treated for everything from cancer to sudden accidents.

“We can help people through those various different times,” said Gatfield. “It is important for people to come together and give the gift of life.”

Donors have to be 17-years-old or older. Donated blood lasts no longer than 42 days. Platelets, a component of blood, have a shelf life of only seven days.

Canadian Blood Services states that current evidence indicates that COVID-19 is not transmitted by blood or blood products and encourages people who are in good overall health to book and keep appointments to donate blood.

“It’s very important,” said Gatfield. “Someone’s life is depending on it.”

This is the first clinic in Amherstburg in several months and Gatfield added “we’re delighted to be back.”

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SACU supporters stage the “Walk for Wisdom” to aid Ugandan children

By Jonathan Martin

Eleven humanitarians gathered in Toddy Jones Park recently to “Walk for Wisdom.”

Volunteers involved with a Ugandan children’s charity walked through Amherstburg with signs and pamphlets, raising awareness and funds for their cause.

Save African Child Uganda (SACU), a Canada-based non-governmental organization (NGO), sponsors Ugandan children’s education.

The volunteers started their journey at Toddy Jones Park, walked south down Dalhousie St. to Richmond, took Richmond to Sandwich St. S., headed north toward Alma St., took Alma St. to Laird Ave. and then regrouped at Toddy Jones Park.

SACU sponsors around 167 children who live in Jinja, a town about 80 km east of Kampala.

The NGO group receives its funding through 140 sponsors, said Ingrid Silvaggio Heugh. Heugh manages sponsorship outreach in Canada.

“I’ve travelled to Uganda twice to see what we’re doing with the money,” she said.

“The people there are wonderful. There are so many big dreams that these children have that can only be achieved through education. They want to be doctors and nurses and teachers. Through education, they can learn to have better lives than their parents and provide for their families.”

Heugh described the time she spent with children who live in Jinja. She said that they experienced “Things that no child should have to live through” and that “helping them has become (her) life goal.”

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“Luckily, we received a generous donation,” Heugh said. “It was substantial enough for us to build a living space for the boys. Now, the only thing stopping them from going to school is the coronavirus.”

SACU is made up of Ivan Nsera, Ann Isubah, Rick Vriesen, Cheryl Rutgers, Namiro Hasifah, Ingrid Silvaggio Heugh, Elaine Johnson, Betty Westfall, Kathy Vriesen and Bukenya William.

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OCPC releases report after two-year investigation into Windsor police

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) released the report on its investigation into the Windsor Police Service (WPS) and Windsor Police Services Board last Friday with 37 recommendations stemming from it.

According to the OCPC, they received five complaints from officers of the Windsor police, “which raised issues about how the WPS treated them and larger systemic issues.” The complaints contained allegations against the WPS senior leadership and the Board.

The OCPC stated it investigated whether the promotional processes, particularly to administration rank positions, are fair and transparent and whether the Board exercises appropriate oversight of those promotional processes; whether the hiring processes relating to the potential hiring of relatives are fair and transparent; whether the Board is appropriately informed about administration issues relating to its mandate, including the promotional processes involving candidates for senior administration; whether there has been improper interference in specific legal proceedings and whether any such interference has been initiated, encouraged, and/ or sustained by the current administration of the WPS and/or the Board; whether a poisoned work environment has been created, encouraged, and/or sustained by the current administration of the WPS in relation to workplace policies and/or accommodation requests; whether the WPS has fair and transparent processes to address workplace harassment and human rights complaints; and whether the Board is fulfilling its statutory oversight role in relation to items five and six.

The recommendations include the need for policies or procedures that provide direction on whether and when an investigation should be done externally or internally; the need for enhancements to existing policies and directives respecting how investigations concerning the Chief or Deputy Chiefs should be done and by whom, together with development of a communications strategy around such investigations; the need for a comprehensive examination of competencies for promotion, as police services move from more traditional, paramilitary models to community-based policing; the need for the Board and WPS to create a new strategic plan, with outside expert assistance, for redressing the underrepresentation of female sworn officers within the WPS.

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“This should be a high priority,” the OCPC states and “this strategic plan must form part of a larger conversation about the role of women in the WPS.” One of the recommendations states “that the Board and the Service create a new strategic plan, with outside expert assistance, for recruiting women as a high priority. The strategic plan must identify existing barriers to recruitment and new ways to overcome those barriers.”

Other recommendations include the need for additional proactive measures to address equity within the WPS, as well as its racial diversity; the need for additional measures identified in the report to make the WPS Tactical Team fully inclusive; the need to modify the selection process for the Chief and Deputy Chiefs to ensure that the Board is fully aware of potential issues, and that there is greater transparency around the process; the need to develop a new Accommodation Directive and a new Workplace Harassment Directive to address existing flaws, together with regular reporting to the WPS senior leadership and the Board on accommodation and workplace harassment; the need for heightened oversight by the Board on areas identified in the report; the need for measures set out in the report to accurately assess the views of the WPS employees and promote morale. These include development of a robust communications strategy involving senior leadership and WPS officers, true training for supervisors on how to be supervisors and an up-to-date professionally designed anonymous survey of WPS officers.

The OCPC states its investigation “is meant to serve the public interest by ensuring that the WPS and the Board are meeting their obligations. The investigation focused primarily on systemic issues, while identifying initiatives already undertaken by the WPS or the Board.”

The report concluded: “The Service has much to be proud of. We were impressed with many senior and front-line officers and civilian employees we met with.

Many of the Service’s employees, sworn and civilian, perform their duties effectively. This reflects well on the Service as a whole. The Service has taken important steps to address a range of issues, including accountability. (Former) Chief (Al) Frederick acknowledged some of the Service’s legacy issues and introduced some

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progressive measures to address them. However, as a result of the complaints made to the Commission, we identified a number of systemic issues. There is much to be done to address those issues. In our view, our work does not end with this Report. As a policing oversight agency, we must monitor the extent to which the Board and the Service implement our recommendations or adopts credible alternatives to address the systemic issues identified. The public is also entitled to know the extent to which our recommendations are being implemented.”

The report also took a look at an incident at thenChief Frederick’s home in which the OCPC is satisfied to conclude Frederick was involved in a verbal dispute with no assault, threats or inimidation” and “no one interfered or sought to interfere with the Service’s initial investigation of this incident or the OPP’s review.”

In a statement put out by Chief Pam Mizuno, she stated “(t)he Commission’s investigation did not find any misconduct or compelling evidence of the alleged corruption or impropriety by the Service. The report identifies several important systemic issues to be addressed by the Service and the Board, including enhanced internal communications, a new strategic plan for diverse and inclusive recruitment and promotion practices, new Accommodation and Workplace Harassment Directives and strengthened Board oversight. The report sets out a list of 37 recommendations to be reported on by the Service and Board within one year.”

Mizuno added: “The Commission’s report concluded the Service has much to be proud of and has introduced some progressive measures to address some of the Service’s legacy issues, but there is much work still to be done. While the Service has already undertaken work on many of the issues identified, the recommendations will assist in directing the Service’s work towards a more respectful, harassment-free workplace that values equity and diversity, with appropriate supervision and oversight, and ongoing communication between senior leadership and the Service’s members.”

Mizuno states she is “committed to continuously strive towards improving and enhancing the Windsor Police Service workplace and the services we provide to our community.”

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020 commencing at 4:30 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 Official Plan Amendment under Section 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act and a Draft Plan of Subdivision under Section 51 of the Planning Act. The County of Essex (the Approval Authority) has received Application No. 37-T-20003 for approval of a Plan of Subdivision on Part of Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Concession 1 (Anderdon) from 1078217 Ontario Limited, generally located west of Lambert Street and south of Whelan Avenue.

The lands are vacant and have a total area of 44.77 hectares (110.6 acres).

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to transfer approximately 21 hectares (51.9 acres) of conservation land to the Town of Amherstburg.

An upcoming Official Plan Amendment will designate the 21 hectares of land for conservation purposes.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW No. 199952 would change the zoning of 2.4 hectares (5.93 acres) of the subject land noted above from the “Institutional Special Policy 3 (I-3) Zone” to “Residential Second Density (R2) Zone” to facilitate the development of a residential subdivision.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC MEETING is to allow Council to receive comments from the public regarding the proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment.

COVID-19 Emergency: During the COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency (declared by the Province of Ontario and the Town of THE PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION Amherstburg under the provisions of Section 7.0.1 and Section The applicants are proposing the creation of 184 single detached dwellings, 4(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 120 semi-detached dwelling units and 111 multiple attached dwelling units 1990, c.E.9, respectively) Town of Amherstburg Council is holding in Kingsbridge Subdivision. See Map on back of page for details. The electronic meetings, and in-person meeting attendance is restricted. of Amherstburg Planning Office at the Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road, during normal office lands are designated Low Density Residential and Open Space in the Any person, who wishes to make representation is required to do so hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at the Town website www.amherstburg.ca. If you wish to be Town’s Official Plan. The Low Density Residential designation allows for to innormal writing. notified of the passage of Office the proposed by-law you must make a written request the Town at of Amherstburg Planning at the Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road, during office residential development.

An Official Plan Amendment has been applied the address below. hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at the Town website www.amherstburg.ca. If you wish to be ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in for concurrently to redesignate the by-law Open you Space toaLow Density notified of the passage of the proposed mustland make written request to the Town at opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the If you wish tobelow. be notified of the decision the County of Essex in respect the proposed Plan the address Residential.

The County of Essex onofJune 29, 2020 requested as of per of Subdivision, you must make a written request to Rebecca Belanger, Manager of Planning Planner, Frank Garardo at fgarardo@amherstburg.ca or in person by Section 51(20) of the Planning Act, that the Town of Amherstburg give Services, of Essex, 360 Fairview West, Essex,in ON N8Mof1Y6, indicatingPlan the for drop-off in the vestibule of the Libro Centre located at If you wishCounty to be notified of the decision of Avenue the County of Essex respect the proposed appointment notice and holdyou a public meeting to advise the public that the application County of Essex File Number 37-T-20003. of Subdivision, must make a written request to Rebecca Belanger, Manager of Planning 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on for draft Plan of Subdivision is being processed.

Services, County of Essex, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON N8M 1Y6, indicating the Friday, August 21, 2020 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to County of Essex File Number 37-T-20003. th THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN the application being heard by Council.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 5 day of August, 2020.

The purpose of thisof RPP amendment theof designation approximately IF A PERSON DATED at the Town Amherstburg change this 5th day August, 2020.

Frank Garardo, MCIP, Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a 2.4 hectares (5.93 acres) Space to Low meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg Manager of Planning Servicesof the subject land from Open Amherstburg, Ontariopublic N9V 2Y8 Density Residential.

The amendment will facilitate the Libro development of736-5408 before Road the by-law is passed; the person or public body is not entitled to Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP Centre,(519) 3295 Meloche Town of Amherstburg Telephone: Manager of Planning Services There will not be a reduction Amherstburg, N9V 2Y8 Website: www.amherstburg.ca Fax (519)Ontario 736-9859 the residential subdivision. inNo. naturalized appeal the decision of the Town of Amherstburg to the Local Planning Town of Amherstburg Telephone: (519) 736-5408 land in the Kingsbridge Subdivision as the applicant is required by the Appeal Tribunal.

Website: www.amherstburg.ca Fax No. (519) 736-9859 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (File # OPA 13 and ZBA/06/20) and the Draft Plan of Subdivision, including a copy of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law policies is available for inspection at the Town of Amherstburg Planning Office at the Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road, during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at the Town website www.amherstburg.ca.

If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed by-law you must make a written request to the Town at the address below.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the County of Essex in respect of the proposed Plan of Subdivision, you must make a written request to Rebecca Belanger, Manager of Planning Services, County of Essex, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON N8M 1Y6, indicating the County of Essex File Number 37-T-20003.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 5th day of August, 2020.

Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca

Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax No. (519) 736-9859

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Amherstburg participating in wastewater research for evidence of COVID-19 virus

By RTT Staff The Town of Amherstburg recently participated in an initiative to test local wastewater for evidence of the COVID-19 virus, which will help provide an early indicator if cases are increasing in the community.

However, the town states while there is no evidence based on early testing, it is far too soon to declare the community free of the coronavirus and is still urging residents to be vigilant.

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is supportive of the project, the town states, which follows a framework that has been used globally and has produced promising results for the early detection of potential community infections.

As part of this testing, the Town of Amherstburg recently shared samples from the Amherstburg Wastewater Treatment Plant which treats 60 per cent of Amherstburg’s wastewater.

The town states samples from the plant were taken each day between June 22 and July 20. These samples were then analyzed by a team led by R. Michael McKay, Ph.D. executive director and professor at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research at the University of Windsor.

According to the town, the samples yielded no evidence of the genetic signal of the COVID-19 virus.

“The Town of Amherstburg is grateful to be part of this remarkable research for the early detection of the coronavirus which will assist the Windsor Essex County Health Unit in the battle to prevent the spread,” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “We are also

The Town of Amherstburg has participated in a project in conjunction with the University of Windsor to test local wastewater for evidence of COVID-19. No evidence of the COVID-19 virus was found in recent testing, but the town is still urging caution and for people to continue to social distance and wear masks in public as the tests don’t rule out COVID-19 from being in the area.

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pleased to hear the COVID-19 virus was not detected in our wastewater system.”

This initiative is a national collaboration of municipalities, utilities, scientists, public health agencies, and governments led by the Canadian Water Network.

The science to monitor wastewater for COVID-19 is

still in its infancy and these negative samples do not indicate that the virus in no longer in the community, the town states, adding “this study will continue until the end of August. The Town is reminding residents to please continue to maintain physical distancing and follow all social gathering guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19.”

ERCA extends flood watch

Continued from page 7 As shoreline conditions can sometimes change quickly, the ERCA office is advising residents to monitor local conditions and to take proper precautions, especially as winds reach sustained speeds of roughly 30 km/hr.

If there are northeast and/or east winds, ERCA indicates that areas of concern include the Lake St. Clair shoreline from Windsor to Belle River, the Lake Erie shoreline including Pelee Island and the Detroit River shoreline.

Should there be north winds, ERCA has particular concern with the Lake St. Clair shoreline.

In the event of winds from the northwest, ERCA has concern with the Lake St. Clair shoreline from Belle River to Tilbury North.

If there are south/ southwest/southeast winds, the Lake Erie shoreline including south Pelee Island is an area of concern.

In the event of west winds, the west shoreline of Pelee Island is of concern.

ERCA also advises the

Municipality of Leamington should continue to monitor the flood control dykes in the southeast Leamington Area, including the Mersea Road 1 Dyke and the Marentette Dyke. The Municipality of Leamington and the County of Essex should continue to monitor the shoreline area along Point Pelee Drive. The City of Windsor should continue to monitor water levels along the flood control dykes within the Little River Drain corridor. The Township of Pelee should continue to monitor areas along the shoreline that have experienced significant erosion, such as the West Shore Road and McCormick Road. Community Flood Coordinators and municipal staff are encouraged to continue monitoring their respec-

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The Essex Region Conservation Authority states people are encouraged to stay safe and to take extra caution to avoid areas where flooding is occurring as well as rivers, streams, and shoreline areas during significant rainfall and wind events. The combination of slippery banks, waves, waves overtopping shoreline structures, and fast moving water can be dangerous. Standing water can also present its own unseen hazards. Children, pets, and livestock should be kept away from flowing or standing water as well as shoreline areas.

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