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Fort Malden National Historic Site re-opens, albeit with limited hours

By Ron Giofu One of Amherstburg’s most wellknown historic attractions is re-open to the public, although it has limited hours for the time being.

Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada re-opened over the weekend with “limited visitor services” as well as shorter hours. It is currently only open weekends from 12-4 p.m.

The services and facilities that people can visit at Fort Malden National Historic Site include the visitor centre, gift shop, museum and heritage buildings as well as the public washroom.

According to Sarah Simpson, public relations and communications officer with Parks Canada’s Southwestern Ontario Field Unit, “visitors are asked to plan ahead by checking the Fort Malden National Historic Site website at www.pc.gc.ca/fortmalden. Visitors can also contact the site directly by calling 519-736-5416 or e-mailing pc.fortmalden.pc@canada.ca before they travel to find out what is open, what they can expect, and how to prepare for their visit.”

Simpson said while Fort Malden is only open on weekends in July, Parks Canada expects that the site will have expanded hours of operation in Au-

gust. They will provide further updates when that happens.

“The health and safety of Canadians, visitors, and Parks Canada employees is of the utmost importance to the agency. Parks Canada will continue to monitor the situation and put in place appropriate measures to help Canadians follow the advice of public health experts and to practice physical distancing and hygiene measures, limit public gatherings, as well as respect travel restrictions and closures,” Simpson told the River Town Times via email. “Parks Canada has assessed the capacity of each place taking physical distancing into account and will actively manage and adjust visitor access and flow where and when necessary. Visitors to Fort Malden should be advised that there may be limits placed on the number of visitors allowed entry into buildings and should be prepared to experience wait times if buildings are at capacity.”

Simpson advised that “visitors should not expect the kind of experience that they have had in the past.

Parks Canada is adapting to the COVID-19 situation and visitor access and services will be limited.”

Fort Malden student re-enactor Charlie Rebidoux fires a musket during a live demonstration Saturday afternoon. Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada re-opened for the season last weekend. For the time being, Fort Malden will be open weekends from 12-4 p.m. but anticipates expanding their hours of operation in August.

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Restoration work is continuing at Fort Malden National Historic Site and that may also impact the visitor experience.

“Presently, exterior work is underway on the Barracks and Hough House. The Barracks building is scheduled to undergo repointing, window replacement and other repairs. Additionally, some minor repairs will be made to the pathway around the Barracks. The exterior of Hough House is scheduled to be painted. All work is

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expected to be completed in the coming months,” said Simpson. “At Fort Malden National Historic Site, visitor access may be minimally impacted by construction. Visitors should be prepared to experience minor disturbances consistent with construction, such as scaffolding, and temporary closures of certain areas.”

Visitors are asked to respect all signage and closures on site and exercise caution near construction zones, she added.

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Fort Malden National Historic Site anticipates expanding its hours in August Continued from Page 1 “We ask that visitors respect work areas and equipment, including portable washrooms intended for the exclusive use of work crews. Visitors must also maintain physical distance for the safety of all,” said Simpson.

As for cleaning and sanitizing the buildings and washrooms, Simpson emphasized “the health and safety of visitors, employees, and all Canadians is of the utmost importance. Parks Canada is following the advice of public health experts and implementing measures for cleaning, hygiene, and physical distancing at all places open for visitation. At Fort Malden National Historic Site, there is a staff member dedicated to cleaning the washrooms and facilities.”

Simpson also stated that “only those places where measures can be implemented to minimize healthy and safety risks will be open to the public. Fort Malden National Historic Site may close, limit access or modify activities in areas where heritage objects and surfaces could be a risk of contamination.”

“Visitors should be advised that outdoor spaces such as picnic tables, benches, and the Parks Canada Red Chairs will not be disinfected. Visitors should be prepared to be self-sufficient when they visit and pack extra hygiene supplies such as hand sanitizer, wipes and table coverings,” Simpson continued. “Items like

disposable gloves and disinfectant wipes can be helpful, but we ask that visitors dispose of these items in the designated waste receptacles. More than ever, Parks Canada requires the cooperation of visitors to keep grounds and facilities free of waste.”

There will be new signage around the site and facilities reminding the public of physical distancing recommendations and other recommended health and safety protocols, including waiting outside facilities and following directional signs to control the flow of visitor traffic, she stated.

Regular admission fees will apply to get into Fort Malden.

“Parks Canada is working to ensure that measures are in place to safely collect fees and protect the health of employees and visitors, said Simpson.

“Fort Malden National Historic Site will resume regular collection of admission fees at the Visitor Orientation Centre on weekends only between 12-4 p.m. Parks Canada encourages visitors to come prepared to pay by credit or debit or to purchase a Discovery Pass online in advance.”

Simpson also pointed out costumed interpreters will be stationed in select heritage buildings “to bring the fort to life and to engage with visitors.” Weather permitting, visitors will also be able to enjoy outdoor musket demonstrations by the palisade wall after their visit.

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Mitch MacDonald stands on guard on the barracks last Saturday. Fort Malden National Historic Site opened for the season last weekend and is still tweaking its programming as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that come with it.

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Service Ontario office in Amherstburg closed again temporarily

By Ron Giofu (Editor’s Note: An error was made when the July 8 paper was being put together and the wrong story appeared where this one should have been. We apologize for that error and any inconvenience it may have caused. We will update our social media feeds to update the public when the Service Ontario office in Amherstburg re-opens to the general public.)

The Service Ontario office in Amherstburg is once again closed temporarily.

The office in the Heritage Square plaza at 80 Richmond St. did not re-open to the public July 2 and it is not yet known

when they will be able to re-open to the public. The Amherstburg office had been one of the few Service Ontario locations that reopened, with the local office having limited hours.

Owner/operator Debbie Didone said with long lines of people lining up daily outside the plaza, she had concerns over the health and safety of everyone from Windsor-Essex County who was wanting to come in. Many customers would wait outside the plaza waiting for the office to open for the day.

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“I just didn’t want to create a problem in Amherstburg,” she said.

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Local youth selling bracelets with aim of assisting Second Chance Animal Rescue

By Ron Giofu

An Amherstburg youth has stepped up and is doing what she can to help an area animal rescue organization.

Emily Beauchamp is making bracelets to raise money for Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) Amherstburg resident Emily Beauchamp sits with some of her bracelets and the with prices ranging from $3 for a “fish tail” bracelet materials she uses to make them. She is selling the bracelets as a way to raise to $5 for a “triple fish tail” or a flower-design bracelet. money for Second Chance Animal Rescue. The Beauchamp family dog Moxie All proceeds will go to SCAR, in loving memory of was a rescue dog but died recently, and this is Emily’s way of honouring her late pet. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu her dog Moxie.

Moxie was a 13-year-old boxer that was a rescue The family had high praise for Dr. Martin Ross and the dog herself.

Sadly, Moxie died recently after suffering from team at the Amherstburg Animal Clinic with Emily recalling Cushing’s Disease. The family had owned Moxie being told by the local veterinarian that he had never seen a 13-year-old boxer before. since the dog was two-years-old.

Janice said they are trying to help other dogs and pointed “She really helped Emily and gave her a lot of Emily Beauchamp sits with her dog Moxie in this support after a lot of her surgeries,” said Janice out they had a great experience adopting a rescue animal. recent photo. Unfortunately, Moxie has since died “The rescue animals are wonderful to take in,” said Janice.

Beauchamp, Emily’s mother. “She was always there and Emily is creating and selling bracelets as a way “They are just the sweetest dogs. They are so thankful.” for her. She was a really good dog.” to honour her. The proceeds raised through sales Second Chance Animal Rescue takes in dogs from high kill Emily was born with Spina Bifida and of the bracelets will go to Second Chance Animal shelters from Canada and the United States. They also take in Hydrocephalus.

Rescue. (Submitted photo) Because the dogs that are surrendered by their owners. Dogs are spayed Beauchamp family or neutered and given vaccines and any necessary surgeries adopted Moxie as a that are required rescue dog, Emily prior to adoption. The wanted to give organization is not back to a rescue government funded organization like and relies on public SCAR. donations.

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Three people face charges after vehicles stolen in Amherstburg

By RTT Staff Community Living Essex County board of directors president Robert Tomek addresses the online crowd as part of Community Living Essex County’s 59th annual general meeting held July 15. It was the first virtual AGM in the agency’s history.

Community Living Essex County goes virtual to celebrate its 59th annual general meeting

By Ron Giofu

Instead of a packed hall at the Ciociaro Club, Community Living Essex County had to go another route this year for its annual general meeting (AGM).

For the first time in history, the non-profit agency held its AGM online with the virtual meeting being held last Wednesday night. Most board members, dignitaries, staff and members joined via Zoom but there were a handful of board members and staff who broadcast from the main boardroom at Community Living Essex County’s head office in Essex.

“I’d like to share a phrase we have heard very often this year and confirm we truly are in this together. And on behalf of the board of directors it has always been our privilege to be a part of this agency. This year more than any we extend a standing ovation to all our remarkable stakeholders – the people we support and their families, donors, volunteers, members, community partners, all employees, management, and in particular our dedicated support workers. You truly inspire us!” said CLEC board president Robert Tomek. “The past year was filled with many great initiatives, memorable celebrations and meaningful accomplishments. The past year ended with the arrival of COVID 19. The ‘new normal’ is still a work in progress and we are all navigating our way through it together. We have remained resilient, creative and continue to seek out opportunities and connections throughout these challenging times. We look forward to the future, working together and adapting to continue to provide the best supports and services possible.”

Essex County Warden Gary McNamara could not be there in person, but greetings were read by Chad Sutherland, the 2nd vice president of CLEC’s board of directors. In those greetings, McNamara congratulated CLEC for a job well done in supporting those with intellectual disabilities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also noted CLEC was part of a

number of community initiatives, such as the June 27th Miracle.

Essex MP Chris Lewis said his message was one of hope, and also thanked members of Community Living Essex County for the work they do, particularly since the pandemic is ongoing.

“These times aren’t easy,” said Lewis. “Because of each and every one of you, things are going to be OK.” Lewis added he wants to leave the world a better place than he found it and believes the same holds true with those involved with CLEC. He offered to help the agency federally in any way he could.

“This region is better off thanks to each and every one of you,” he stated.

CLEC 1st vice president Sue Desjarlais read greetings from Derek Nardini, program supervisor from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCSS). Nardini praised CLEC’s innovation and leadership, particularly in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ensemble, a group that partners with CLEC and provides support to parents with children who have intellectual disabilities, brought greetings as well. Parent consultant Kelly Runnalls said they have partnered with CLEC for over 20 years and look forward to continuing that partnership well into the future.

“We look forward to returning to normal when we can finally see each other once again,” said Runnalls.

“Thank you for the support you give New Day and we look forward to working with Community Living Essex County again,” added Brianne Taggart from New Day. New Day is a group under CLEC’s umbrella that sees people with intellectual disabilities self-advocate for themselves.

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Three people from Windsor are facing multiple charges after they were allegedly involved in an incident where three vehicles, among other items, were stolen from an Amherstburg location.

Patrol officers from the Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment responded for a report of a break and enter last Tuesday in which three vehicles were stolen, along with several other items.

According to the Windsor Police Service, a blue classic car, a black motorcycle and a pick-up truck were all taken during the incident. Police say it is believed the break and enter occurred between Monday, July 13 after 10 p.m. and Tuesday, July 14 prior to 7:45 am.

The location of the break-and-enter has not been disclosed.

Windsor police state that officers located the blue classic car in the 3200 block of Maisonneuve Ave. in Windsor and, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a male suspect was located in the area and arrested without incident. It is alleged the male was located in possession of stolen property taken during the break and enter.

The motorcycle and pick-up truck were recovered later in the week.

Windsor police stated last Wednesday that a 31-year-old male from Windsor is charged with break-and-enter, three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property over $5,000, two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and breach of probation.

Members of Windsor police’s property crimes unit were continuing to investigate this incident last Wednesday where the stolen pick-up truck remained outstanding and police say officers observed the stolen vehicle with two occupants inside. The vehicle was parked in an alley near the 2600 block of Howard Ave., police state. At approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday, Windsor police add that a male passenger exited the vehicle and he was arrested without incident by members of the property crimes unit. With assistance of the Emergency Services Unit (ESU), the female driver was also arrested without incident.

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Trio of people charges as a result of police investigation Continued from page 4

Construction work continues on the bridge over the Long Marsh Drain on Concession 2 North. That project is expected to be completed in October. Work on Venetian Dr. started recently and is expected to last three to four weeks.

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Work underway on several road projects, Essex County working on others

By Ron Giofu Work is underway at the latest town road project and the municipality has provided an update on two others.

Amherstburg town council recently awarded the contract for the 2020 mill and pave program to MillAm Corporation and, according to the town’s website, the project “generally involves localized curb repairs, catch basin lid replacements, removal of existing asphalt and installation of new asphalt.”

Work began at the site this week and the town states that it is anticipated that the works will take three to four weeks to complete.

“During construction, some traffic disruptions may occur. Local traffic access will be maintained, however, some delays may be experienced. Please slow down, obey all traffic signage, and watch for flag persons in the construction zone. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times,” the town asks, via its website. “We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while we complete this project. We will endeavor to complete the work as quickly as possible to minimize your disturbance and inconvenience.”

The same contractor that is doing the work on Venetian Dr. is doing the similar work on St. Therese St.

Woodbridge Ave. and Durango St. in Malden Centre.

That work began last week and the town estimates that will also be a three to four week project.

Bridge replacement over the Long Marsh Drain along Concession 2 North between North Side Road and Beneteau Dr. in River Canard is also continuing.

Concession 2 North continues to be closed to through traffic between North Side Road and Beneteau Dr. That work started in February and the closure is expected to last until October. Local traffic has been maintained for residents that need access to their homes, the town states.

For more information, please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department at 519-736-3664.

The town also announced via its Twitter account last week about Monday’s closure of Knobb Hill Dr. between Welsh Ave. and Whelan Dr. for pavement restoration.

The County of Essex will be proceeding with its own projects in and around Amherstburg as well.

According to the county’s road construction map, it states County Road 20 will continue to have lane restrictions until the end of the month between County Road 41 and County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) due to road work.

There will also be some closures along county roadways in the area coming up. The culvert project on

Through investigation, it was determined the female suspect was driving the stolen vehicle allegedly while impaired.

It was confirmed last Thursday that two more people face charges. A 29-year-old male from Windsor, is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 and occupying a motor vehicle taken without consent.

A 32-year-old female from Windsor is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, occupying a motor vehicle taken without consent and impaired driving - drug related.

Windsor police say the stolen motorcycle in this case had been previously recovered by another police agency. No suspects were located with the motorcycle which was discovered unoccupied, police add.

All three stolen vehicles have been located in relation to this case. The matter remains under investigation by the Windsor police property standards unit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

Malden Road (County Road 3) is now underway and will last through Aug. 15. That will necessitate the complete closure of that stretch of road.

The bridge along County Road 20 over the Big Creek is now also being rehabilitated, with that work expected to last through Sept. 18. The road will be completely closed in that area as well.

There will also be a closure of Walker Road (County Road 11) due to culvert replacement between County Road 18 (Pike Road) and County Road 10 (Middle Side Road). That closure is expected to last from July 27 to Aug. 22.

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MASKS4ALL group teams with CIBC to fundraise for Run for a Cure

By Ron Giofu MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/Windsor-Essex is back at it and doing what they can to assist the community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The group, which has grown to nearly 1,900 mem-

The group MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/Windsor Essex County has partnered with the CIBC branch in Amherstburg and is selling pink masks.

The Run for a Cure has switched to a virtual format this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They hope to have masks in other locations in Essex County and Windsor soon. It is a minimum $10 donation to get a mask. Foreground: breast cancer survivors Robin Martin, Cindy LaBrecque and Margaret Duckworth. Background (at right): group administrator Krystle Bernauer and CIBC Run for a Cure committee member Debbie Karpenko-Kolody.

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Masks are available for a $10 minimum donation.

The first branch to receive pink masks was the Amherstburg location at the corner of Richmond St. and Dalhousie St. Krystle Bernauer, administrator of the MASKS4ALL Amherstburg/Windsor-Essex group, indicated that she was contacted by CIBC financial services advisor Debbie Karpenko-Kolody, the latter also being a committee member with the local Run for a Cure.

The Run for a Cure benefits breast cancer research and while the traditional run cannot be held this year due to the pandemic, the event is still being held this year via a virtual format. The sale of pink masks will help this year’s event generate donations.”

Breast cancer has touched many lives, including those close to Bernauer, she said.

“It has personally affected me and my family,” she stated.

Breast cancer survivors joined Bernauer and Karpenko-Kolody at the launch, including Margaret Duckworth, Robin Martin and Cindy LaBrecque.

LaBrecque said the Run for a Cure not only helps raise funds but it allows people to work together and support others who have battled the disease.

“Just because we’re in COVID doesn’t mean we can’t work together,” she said.

Bernauer said the people she knows state that breast cancer patients and survivors don’t just need the medical attention itself, they need people to lean on as they go through and come out of it.

“It’s not just about the treatment itself,” said Bernauer, “it’s also about the support system.”

Duckworth added “you couldn’t survive without the support of the group.”

Bernauer said they continue to get help from places like the Rose Cottage Quilt Shop and many other community partners and donors, adding the volunteers in the group will churn out as many pink masks as they can.

“We’re going to keep making them as long as there is a demand,” said Bernauer.

Other CIBC branches that have started selling pink masks include Windsor locations such as the branches at Ottawa & Moy, Huron Church Road and Tecumseh Road and Lauzon Road. Branches in Essex, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Kingsville, Sarnia (London Road), Tilbury, Petrolia, LaSalle, Dresden, Leamington, Wallaceburg, Chatham (St. Clair St.) and Tecumseh will also start selling the pink masks.

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Town council votes to re-open the splash pad in Toddy Jones Park

By Ron Giofu The splash pad in Toddy Jones Park has re-opened, but there are new rules in place given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Town council voted to open the popular children’s attraction at its most recent meeting but things will be different at the splash pad due to regulations the town has to enforce due to the pandemic. Council agreed to open the splash pad for one shift per day only but it will be open seven days per week.

The one-shift per day motion means that it is open 12:30-7 p.m. daily.

Councillor Don McArthur brought the issue forward and advocated for the splash pad to be re-opened, stating he has been contacted by residents wondering about it. He acknowledged there is a cost to opening the splash pad but noted it is a “service we offer young families” and that there are “pros and cons” to re-opening it but wanted to try it nonetheless.

McArthur stated Essex has three splash pads and is opening all of them.

“If we can open the streets, we can open the splash pad,” said McArthur.

Director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts noted there are challenges to re-opening a splash pad as the town does not want to do anything to spread the COVID-19 virus. He noted splash pads can be “problematic” as it pertains to social distancing and the ability to sanitize them, adding that washroom facilities would also have to be opened at the park with those needing cleaning and sanitizing above and beyond what usually occurs there.

"There's a number of logistical and tough usage questions to bring a splash pad on," said Roberts. “A number of protocols and safety measures have to be developed.”

Roberts said that other municipalities have not opened their splash pads yet and told town council other municipalities are waiting to see what Amherstburg does before making their own decisions.

The splash pad in Toddy Jones Park reopened – with restrictions – last Saturday and is open daily from 12:30-7 p.m. Liam Gyori was one of the youths that had a good time getting wet on the first day of the season at the popular children’s attraction. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

“I’m hoping we can work together to find a solution,” said Councillor Patricia Simone, noting that children and families need something to do in the summer months.

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Measures discussed during the recent town council meeting include keeping fencing up and limiting the number of children in at any one time, placing time limits on how long a small group could be using the splash pad, having separate entrances and exits with those being controlled by an attendant and sterilization between uses.

When the splash pad re-opened, families signed in with an attendant for ten minutes of splash pad time and sanitation procedures took place between uses.

“You are talking about a considerable number of man-hours to do this,” Roberts cautioned.

Councillor Marc Renaud favoured fencing the splash pad off with controlled access for younger children as well as having attendants at both the washrooms and the splash pad itself. He said he preferred it be for younger children, a feeling echoed by Councillor Michael Prue who added that the attendant should have the ability to use discretion if a person with a disability showed up.

Prue added there should be “an element of parental supervision” at the splash pad to assist in making sure everything is safe.

The town is requiring that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Councillor Peter Courtney suggested shorter days and not necessarily having it open every day but council elected to try it one shift per day, every day.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche questioned what happens if baseball or soccer players request council to have their fields opened but CAO John Miceli indicated those fields are not yet permitted to open while the province is allowing splash pads. Roberts added families would be coming to Toddy Jones Park for the splash pad only as the town is still unable to reopen the playground equipment due to provincial regulations.

Miceli also stated administration has no doubt that the Town of Amherstburg can present a safe environment for children and families but the concern they had was about cost.

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Work for shelter continues despite uncertainty

By Ron Giofu

The group fundraising for the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter in the Democratic Republic (D.R.) of the Congo is doing what it can despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding their largest event.

The local Hope of St. Joseph Shelter fundraising organization usually holds a giant yard sale at the The Hope of St. Joseph Shelter local board is hoping to have its giant yard sale this year at the home of Marc and Mary Beneteau, but it is Middle Side Road home of Marc and Mary Beneteau allowed to happen based on COVID-19 restrictions, it won’t be until September or October. In the meantime, they are holding “mini-yard every August but restrictions that have come out of sales” and plant sales at the Beneteau’s Middle Side Road home. From left: Marilyn Faria, Bev Bondy, Mary Beneteau and Larry Allen.

RTT Photos by Ron Giofu the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have left question marks over if and when the yard sale will take place There are also smaller yard sales, with just one table offered with smaller goods this year. Mary Beneteau, who converses regularly with shelter founder and former St. John the Baptist Church associate pastor Father Donato Lwiyando, said they are available.

“We’re putting stuff at the road. People can stop and if they see something they not going to have it as long as the region remains like, they can put a donation in the jar,” said Mary. “This is our mini-yard sale.” in Stage 2 of the province’s reopening strategy.

Larger, more expensive goods are still being sold online with the help of Marc and “I checked the regulations and it says we can have ten people at a time including workers,” Mary’s daughter Wendy Knuckle, who sells items through Google Marketplace.

“We definitely need donations because we’re still selling online,” said Mary. she said.

The group says its large yard sale will be People can contact the Beneteaus at 519-736-6263 to arrange for a donation of goods forthcoming as provincial guidelines widen. that can be sold. To make a monetary donation, people can also visit their website Specified dates will be provided at a later time. at www.hopeislife.ca for There is still a chance it could be held later in information on how to the fall, but the local Hope of St. Joseph Shelter contribute. Donations of group is making no guarantees. $20 or more get an income “We’ll go into September hoping we are still tax receipt. able to have it,” said Mary, indicating October Those who wish to could still be a possibility as well. “If we can’t have it, we can’t have it. It’s all volunteer for any future tentative.” events the group is able to In the meantime, that hasn’t stopped the local group from finding other ways to hold, they can also contact fundraise. Mary said in the spring and summer, she puts out perennials at the road group member Bev and people have been stopping for the plants and giving donations as they do.

Bondy at 519-736-4837.

“Thank you to people who stopped by and picked up plants,” she said. “We Larry Allen, another have done very well. This will be a constant work-in-progress.” board member, added they are also accepting donations of empty beer and wine bottles so they can cash them in and Mary Beneteau goes over some of the donations they have collected generate money that way. for their giant yard sale, which could happen in the fall based on He said that due to the COVID-19 restrictions and when they are lifted. In the meantime, she said they are still welcoming donations as they are trying to sell items pandemic, other groups online to raise money for the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter in DR Congo. have been unable to do that type of fundraiser so the Hope of St. Joseph Shelter is hoping they can generate additional revenue using that method. Those willing to donate their empties can contact Allen at 519-736-6731.

“We’re trying to raise money until we can hopefully get into Stage 3 at some point,” said Bondy.

Father Donato welcomed six new girls into the shelter in the DR Congo and there are three new babies as well. It is estimated the girls shelter has 46 occupants right now in total. While the local group has concentrated on the girls shelter since its inception, Father Donato has since branched out and opened a boys shelter and has also launched a program where he feeds children on the street.

The local Hope of St. Joseph Shelter fundraising organization raised about $22,000 in 2019 with about $14,000 of that coming from the giant yard sale. Mary said while they likely won’t reach those totals this year, all donations are still welcome and they all make a positive difference.

“We are doing everything we can to be good caretakers of the donations we have,” she said. “The kids have to be taken care of. We are doing everything we can think of. As long as we can keep the kids going, we’re good.”

The Beneteau residence is at 3560 Middle Side Road (County Road 10) for those interested in making donations in exchange for small yard sale items or plant materials.

“Father Donato and the girls appreciate everything people have done for them and their group,” said Mary. “They tell us when we talk to them on Skype.”

“We definitely need donations because we're still selling online"

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The roundtables with local non-profit organizations organized by Councillor Patricia Simone have led to videos being produced of the various agencies within Amherstburg. Cindy Hazael-Gietz (right) is helping to produce the videos with one of the first videos she created – via Zoom – being with Blanche Durocher, board chair with The House Youth Centre. (Screenshot)

A roundtable discussion organized by Councillor Patricia Simone is pictured, with the photo being taken in January. These roundtables have led to videos being produced with local non-profit organizations and those videos should be released in the coming weeks.

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Roundtable discussion leading to videos on non-profit organizations

By Ron Giofu Roundtable discussions with non-profit organizations that were organized by a town councillor are leading to additional promotional opportunities for the agencies.

Councillor Patricia Simone has held several roundtables and has moderated the discussions with representatives of non-profit organizations, the last of which was a virtual roundtable over a month ago. At that roundtable, it was agreed that short videos would be created that non-profit groups can use to help promote themselves and share what they need as they move forward.

Simone said group member Cindy Hazael-Gietz has taken the bull by the horns and is the one setting up interviews and creating the videos.

“Cindy has been working hard to get the interviews, shoot the videos and edit them,” said Simone.

The idea, Simone continued, is to allow the non-profit organizations to promote themselves and push the videos through their own social media channels. She said the group wants to showcase the non-profit organizations and allow them to share what they do and what they need.

“I think it’s a great collaboration,” said Simone.

Since Simone started holding roundtable discussions, she has been contacted by additional non-profit groups and churches looking to be involved.

“We were like ‘great, join in. The more people that are coming together to collaborate, the more we can do’,” said Simone.

They hope to launch the videos soon, she said, adding they hope the Town

of Amherstburg will also be able to promote them through their official website.

Meanwhile, plans are underway for the next roundtable discussion, which Simone hopes to conduct in either August or September.

“We’ll talk about what else we can do,” said Simone.

Hazael-Gietz said she is conducting interviews with non-profit groups through Zoom and asking about needs, services, the future of the organization and how people can help.

She said she is working her way through a list of about 40 non-profit organizations and has already produced about six videos, which will be released shortly.

The roundtables and the videos that are coming out of them are helping to

“The more people that are coming together to collaborate, the more we can do"

understand where organizations may be duplicating services, Hazael-Gietz added, and are also “building rapport” among the groups.

The June 27th Miracle was “a great example” of how organizations can work together, Hazael-Gietz said.

Hazael-Gietz also stated that she moved to Amherstburg with her husband Pete and they looked to found a church here. They started working with the town and “it just kind of grew from there.”

There is also a database of non-profit organizations that is being developed, Hazael-Gietz continued, and that will be another resource for people to use should they want to find out what a local non-profit organization has to offer.

“Our hope is to update that quarterly,” said Hazael-Gietz.

Hazael-Gietz added: “It’s great to see the community come together.”

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Town’s year-end financials spark debate at online council meeting

By Ron Giofu

A series of transfers to reserves and other financial-related moves was the subject of a healthy debate at the most recent meeting of Amherstburg town council.

Town council approved the audited financial statements for the year ending Dec. 31, 2019 among the documents and statements they received at the meeting. They also authorized treasurer Justin

Town council discusses an issue during the July 13 meeting. Financial reporting was part of the five-hour agenda with reserve funds and allocation of a surplus being discussed.

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Rousseau to transfer the taxation supported surplus of $824,683 to a series of reserves, specifically sending $100,000 to tax stabilization reserve; $100,000 to employee related reserve to establish the reserve to provide funding for future payment of accrued and future foreseen and unforeseen employee related expenses; $80,000 to winter control reserve to establish the reserve to provide funding for excess winter control costs incurred in heavy ice and snowfall seasons; and, $544,638 to the general reserve fund.

Council also authorized the treasurer to transfer a total of $14,278 from the general reserve fund to help pay for 2019 unfinanced capital costs related to the purchase of fencing, final costs for Sandwich St. S. and Pickering Dr. reconstruction and Culvert 59 not approved in the 2019 budget.

Councillor Peter Courtney had questions over the amount of reserve accounts the town has, stating it is “confusing to me” as a council member and believed “for the general public, it’s very confusing.” Director of corporate services Cheryl Horrobin said it is a financial practice done in many municipalities while CAO John Miceli noted it is a best practice to segregate funds for specific purposes, adding he believes it is easier for residents to follow.

Rousseau added that having more reserves stems from recommendations made in the Deloitte Report.

Councillor Michael Prue believed a list of reserves and how much is in them should be made available on the town’s website.

“It’s one page on a website,” he said. “I think it would allay a lot of concerns.”

Prue also questioned the need for a winter control reserve, stating that if reserve funding was necessary it could coome from a general reserve.

Councillor Don McArthur believed having a surplus of $824,683 was “a good problem to have” but Horrobin disagreed, stating the surplus came as a result of projects not being completed and staff positions that were budgeted for not being filled.

Horrobin believed the numbers showed “we did not deliver on what we promised.”

McArthur countered by stating he interprets the numbers as the town taking in $824,683 “that we didn’t need” and believed a surplus like that is “overtaxation.” Councillor Patricia Simone questioned what could be done going forward to rectify the situation with Miceli stating that human resources is always recruiting because job offers keep getting rejected.

According to Miceli, the rate of pay the town offers is lower than that for similar positions and if the position ends up not being filled as a result, it shows up as a surplus.

Town council was told during the meeting that the Town of Amherstburg has roughly $13 million in reserves.

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Local horsemanship organization welcomes the return of its camps

Camps have been able to be re-launched at Sarah Parks Horsemanship. A small group of students and instructors were busy at the ranch last Friday afternoon. From left: Dellah Bedal riding “Ginger”, volunteer Taylor Donaghey, Isla Ciarlariello riding “Fancy”, group leader Brooke Demers, Leora Sharman riding “Raggedy Anne”, camp manager Alandra Berard, Grace Ondracka riding “Cisco” and Vanessa Seeger riding “Ace”.

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By Ron Giofu As restrictions around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are slowly relaxed, a local horse farm is welcoming back riders for lessons and camps.

Sarah Parks Horsemanship is presenting camps at its County Road 20 location in Amherstburg and although things have to be presented differently this year due to the pandemic, staff and riders are glad to be back. Director of horsemanship Julianna Segatto noted that as restrictions started to be lifted, they started to once again offer lessons and now they are able to offer camps, though riders are split into different groups on the property.

It is one of seven camps being offered for children between the ages of 6-13.

Segatto said they are fortunate to have a large piece of property so the small groups can be divided up and spaced properly. She said that allows them to

still welcome roughly the same number of students as they can be separated and they do not have to be in large group settings.

Sarah Parks Horsemanship is also helping other horse farms around the province. They have welcomed other horses to their farm with those horses coming from farms that may not be able to afford them due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the equine industry has suffered a major blow,” said Segatto.

Segatto said Parks takes pride in the fact there are no bad horses, just some that need additional love and training. Children area also taught that lesson during the camps. She believes with the right amount of TLC and training, any horse can be transformed into one that is suitable for riding.

Many of the horses will be re-homed, said Segatto.

The camps are offered by Sarah Parks Horsemanship this year, she added, with assistance

Those attending the camp at Sarah Parks Horsemanship last Friday afternoon were guided around the pen on horseback. The goal was to bring out the best in the rider and the horse. The camp is run in conjunction with Firehorse Leadership Organization. Pictured is Grace Ondracka (riding “Cisco”) with camp manager Alandra Bedard.

from the Firehorse Leadership Organization.

“We teach horsemanship through leadership,” said Segatto. “It’s a true partnership. It’s a collaboration between the two (organizations).”

“We see the potential in everyone and bring out the best qualities in both horses and riders,” she said.

“We’re really glad we’re able to be with one another, even if it is socially distanced.”

Segatto added they were thrilled when they learned they could get back on their horses.

“We’re doing the best we can under the circumstances,” she stated. “Things look different but we’re still having fun.”

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Local church still urging people in need to reach out as part of “food hamper” program

A local church’s “food hamper” program is still open and they are looking to assist those truly in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church continues to offer $50 gift cards for anyone who is in need of help during this difficult time. If a person is unable to leave their house for whatever reason, they can call the church, and the church will arrange to have one of its members go out to get some groceries for the person in need, as the stores have stock available.

The program was launched in May and Pastor Tim Schneider stated at that time that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many different people and made it difficult for some to have their basic needs met. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church set aside $5,000 of its own funds to purchase gift cards from local grocery stores. Volunteers would then fulfill a person in need’s shopping list as closely as possible.

“We know that even $50 worth of groceries can make a huge difference and we are starting this program in the hopes

that we can help you out whether you are stuck at home, or trying to feed a family and are having trouble making your ends meet,” said Schneider, when the program was started back in May. “We have crafted this program with seniors in mind who are not able to leave the house or require a little extra to obtain the groceries that they need, but anyone who is in need is welcome to call us.”

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church also applauds those working and/or volunteering at food banks, missions, grocery stores and elsewhere for the work they have done to assist those who require it.

Pastor Schneider pointed out at the program’s launch that “these are difficult times for everyone and we hope to offer some aid and comfort.” He added that even though people are social distancing and spending time apart at home, “it should not mean that we cease to have mercy and aid one another.”

Those who require assistance can contact Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 519-736-6979 and Pastor Schneider will get back to them within 24 hours.

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Pastor Tim Schneider of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church holds some of the gift cards from local grocery stores that the church will give to those in need. The church is offering a “food hamper” program and the public can call the church at 519-736-6979 to put their names in for $50 worth of gift cards. It started in May and is still ongoing.

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Town approves tenders for Concession 4 North reconstruction, bike lanes for Alma St.

By Ron Giofu Pierascenzi Construction received the tender for a pair of upcoming road projects in Amherstburg.

The construction company was awarded the tender for the reconstruction of Concession 4 North – between Alma St. and Middle Side Road (County Road 10) - for an amount of $2,274,247.02 plus HST. “This section of the 4th Concession North is deteriorating quickly and the Town will incur significant costs to complete the extensive repairs that are required immediately if this project is not approved. These sections of road were rated as 15th (Alma Street to Texas Road) and 38th (Texas Road to County Road 10) in the 2016 Roads Needs Study,” manager of engineering Todd Hewitt stated in his report to town council.

Councillor Michael Prue acknowledged the price was high, but said it actually came in underbudget. Hewitt’s report stated there was a $373,026 variance between the amount budgeted and what the estimates came in at.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo also conceded the estimates are high but noted that is due to the price of asphalt. The asphalt prices are limiting the town’s ability to reconstruct more roads. CAO John Miceli pointed out the difference between the five bids was roughly $221,000.

Pierascenzi Construction also received the tender for the paved shoulders on Alma St. from Fryer St. to Meloche Road. The cost of that will be $748,045 plus HST with about $318,885 coming from the County of Essex as that is a project identified as part of the County-Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS).

“Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) grant funding approval of up to $97,260 is for sidewalk or pathway initiatives; the grant funding was applied to this project in the 2020 Budget. If the tender is not awarded there is risk that OMCC grant funding would be forfeited if it is not applied to an alternate project; there is no alternate project identified for use of this funding,” Hewitt stated in his report.

“The County of Essex has approved up to 40 per cent funding under the CWATS

A pair of construction tenders were awarded to the same company at the July 13 meeting. One is for the reconstruction of Concession 4 North between Alma St. and Middle Side Road (County Road 10) and the other is for paved shoulders on Alma St. between Fryer St. and Meloche Road (pictured).

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program for this project, which would be forfeited if the project does not proceed.”

Hewitt added “this segment is a key component in linking a number of the Town’s multi-use trails and other active transportation facilities” and that it would link to bike lanes and the multi-use trail in and around that area, including to the Cypher Systems Greenway, as well as the paved shoulders and multi-use trail on Texas Road as well as the multi-use trails along Fryer St. and Alma St. “Not completing this project would see the town continue to have a lack of connection for these amenities, which may inhibit access by cyclists,” he stated.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche asked that if the same construction company getting both projects, would they have the capability to do both. Hewitt stated there would be a two-week gap between the start of both projects and was confident they will be able to get the work done on schedule.

Hewitt also told town council at the most recent regular meeting that the company needs to provide a traffic control plan but estimates the work could get underway in about a month.

Councillor Don McArthur said the paved shoulders on Alma St. will “fill a glaring gap” in the town’s active transportation network. McArthur is an avid cyclist and runner himself.

“I think this is a fantastic project,” he said.

Councillor Peter Courtney asked about Pierascenzi Construction as he believed they are relatively new to doing work in Amherstburg. Both Miceli and Hewitt said the company has done a lot of work in Windsor, with the CAO adding there was a difference of $205,000 or so between the three bids for that project.

"this segment is a key component in linking a number of the Town’s multi-use trails and other active transportation facilities"

Amherstburg Resident Helped to Build White House Washington and assisted in quarrying the stone for the foundation of the White House, which was procured Former First Lady Michelle Obama said, “I wake up from a Virginia quarry.” every morning in a house that was built by slaves.”

In 1791, President Washington and Maj. Pierre Most of those slaves are nameless, but one escaped L’Enfant selected the sandstone quarries located in and became a resident of Amherstburg, Upper Aquia Creek, Stafford County, Virginia to build the Canada; John Hedgman. Jerrilyn Eby, a member of the President’s House (the White House) and the Capital.

Stafford County Virginia Historical Society, helped to The government bought two stone quarries, Brent’s corroborate the early life of this former slave.

Island Quarry and Gibson’s Quarry. The government His obituary in the Amherstburg Echo, 1887 states, ran both quarries from 1792 until 1794. They were “John Hedgman was born in Fauquier County, turned over to a private partnership, the firm of Cooke Virginia in August 1776. He could remember General & Brent, on the 1 January 1795.

For a man to work in the quarry, he had to be strong enough and mature enough to avoid being injured.

Apprenticeship started between the ages of 12 and 14 years old. This would apply for both white workers and slaves. Normally, slaves were leased from their owners for the year. The government wanted the slaves as quarriers so the white workers would not demand higher wages, but slave owners were reticent to lease their slaves because they needed them at their own plantations.

Records are limited due to the destruction by Union Troops during the Civil War. There is only a 1794 payroll record for the government, which lists 14 slaves working at the public quarries. Most of the A division of the River Town Times workers were white and there were some free blacks.

Hedgman is not a name on the list as most slaves were listed with only their first names. No slave was listed with the name John.

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Stafford and Fauquier Counties, Virginia. Most of the family lived in Stafford County but William Hedgman moved to Fauquier County. This family was probably John Hedgman’s master. Slaves often took their former master’s surname, so this confirms his birthplace.

One of the people who did lease a slave to the government was Hannah Hardy. Her first husband was George Hedgman, a brother of William Hedgman who lived in Fauquier County.

There were five other quarries in Stafford that also supplied stone for the White House which was completed by 1800. There is evidence that members of the white Hedgman family were associated with the quarries.

Though there is no direct evidence that John Hedgman worked in the stone quarries, there is enough indirect evidence to suggest that the story in his obituary is based on fact.

1. The Hedgman family were slave owners in Stafford and Fauquier Counties, Virginia.

2. The Hedgman family was associated with some of the quarries.

3. At least one slave from a Hedgman family connection was leased by the government.

4. John Hedgman was 16 years old in 1792; the right age to have worked in the government stone quarry for the White House.

John Hedgman “assisted in quarrying the stone for the foundation of the White House.”

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Master Fire Plan approved in principle by Amherstburg town council

By Ron Giofu The Amherstburg Fire Department has a new master fire plan.

The plan covers the period between 2020-25 and, according to a report from fire chief Bruce Montone, was produced in partnership with multiple business partners, town departments, external consulting and among the fire department itself. The external consulting involved town council and the public, with three public meetings held.

By adopting it in principle, Montone noted, it does not mean any financial commitments were made by council at the July 13 special meeting of town council. The fire chief will provide council with specific implementation plans and budget requests through upcoming budget cycles through 2021-25.

Montone said the scope that was used to update the master fire plan included the conducting of a current “gap analysis” on the risks identified; determine the current effectiveness and efficiency of the department against the risks identified and present options to mitigate, respond and manage the risks; evaluating the current and anticipated infrastructure and asset renewal challenges, and the station locations by measuring the risk and anticipated growth; consulting with the public regarding expectations and satisfaction of service and matching that with deployment standards to arrive at future facility, site, spatial and infrastructure requirements and asset renewal; and to make recommendations to reflect accomplishments during the evaluation process, as well as short, intermediate and long term program objectives with an outlook to 2030.

“There are two basic risks that are considered in the fire service, operational risk and organizational risk,” Montone stated in his written report. “Operational risk is the responsibility of the fire chief to determine the risk associated with the varying aspects and responsibilities within the department. Operational risk, streams from the fire chief down, following the organizational chart.

Organizational risk is the responsibility of the municipal council to determine. Consideration should include the disciplines, level of service, staffing, number of fire stations and business planning requests based on the risk assessment of the community as recommended by the fire chief.”

Montone outlined the history of the fire service, noting the Amherstburg Fire Department was founded in 1841 while Malden and Anderdon were founded in 1947 and 1948 respectively. The services were amalgamated Jan. 1, 1998.

The Amherstburg Fire Department covers an area of 185.61 square kilometres, he said, and has four career staff members, 60 volunteer firefighters, five unpaid auxiliary firefighters, three chief officers and one administrative staff member. Montone said “moderate” growth is projected.

The Amherstburg Fire Department averages 500 calls for service per year, but Montone said there has been a “steep decline” in service this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic listed as one of the reasons.

An online survey about the new master fire plan produced pleasing results, he believed, particularly on the part showing public expectations versus what is delivered.

“It also focused us on what we need to look at in the future,” he said.

What was not as pleasing was the attendance at the public meetings.

“Frankly, the attendance was disappointing,” he said, as only a handful of people attended each of the three meetings.

According to Montone, 48 recommendations came out of the 2007 master plan with 37 completed or no longer applicable. Eleven are considered in the new plan. Of the 27 recommendations that came out of the 2016 Ontario Fire Marshal review, 26 were completed and the other is underway. Twenty initiatives coming out of 2018-20 working committees resulted in 14 being recommendations in the updated plan.

The Amherstburg Fire Department still has issues with nuclear response and with aging infrastructure. The latter challenge is being tackled by the town’s finance department in conjunction with the fire department

“to address needs as part of a broader asset management plan.”

Fire stations two and three were built in the 1960’s, he said, with fire station #1 being constructed in 1993.

Options included as part of the report are a two station model with the reconstruction of Station #2 at its current site and combining Stations #1 and #3 at the Libro Centre. Keeping all three stations is another option with that option including reconstructing Stations #2 and #3 upgrading Station #1. Estimates range from approximately $6 million to $7 million respectively.

Staff turnover is also an issue as Montone stated

"There are two basic risks that are considered in the fire service, operational risk and organizational risk"

many people today change jobs and often change locations in which they work, causing them to leave their firefighting roles.

“As much as we are affected by staff turnover, it’s not as bad as some of our counterparts,” he said.

Public education is key, Montone noted, and training is important as well. Customer service, creating “wow” moments for residents and further improving response times were also cited as important.

“The safety of our firefighters is paramount to absolutely anything else,” said Montone.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche praised Montone for the report, saying it was very detailed. Councillor Peter Courtney had similar praise, but noted there are questions and concerns he has. Courtney added his belief the report is easy to follow though it took him several hours to read.

“It is a big, detailed report,” added Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, who also praised the fire department for its work on the report.

NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW

BY THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg passed By-law 2020018 on the 13th day of July, 2020 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Amherstburg not later than the 5th day of August, 2020, notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection and must be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017 in the form of a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

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.

AN EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the By-law and a key map showing the location of the lands to which the By-law applies follows below. The complete By-law is available for inspection in my office during regular office hours and on the Town website www.amherstburg.ca .

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 16th day of July, 2020.

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Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre 3295 Meloche Road Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5 Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax No. (519) 736-9859

EXPLANATORY NOTE THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described as Lots 51 & 52, Concession 5 S, Part 1 on Plan 12R11492. The subject property has approximately 379 m (1224 ft) of frontage along County Road 20, and a total area of 64.50 acres (26 hectares). The area of the subject lands affected by the rezoning is approximately 4.1 acres (see key map above).

THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 would change the zoning of the subject land noted above from the “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “holding Residential Type 1A (hR1A) Zone” and “Residential Type 1A (R1A)” to “holding Residential Type 1A (h-R1A) Zone”.

THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow residential uses on the subject property in accordance with the R1A Zone. The proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law is in conformity with the policies in the Official Plan. The lands are designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s Official Plan.

Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk's Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG is currently recruiting for a Supervisor of Accounting Reporting to the Treasurer, the Supervisor of Accounting provides assistance in carrying out all statutory functions as set out in the Municipal Act, 2001 (as amended) and related legislation, to ensure that appropriate financial reporting systems are in place with the necessary controls to provide information on the Municipality’s financial position and to meet legal requirements and professional accounting standards. The Supervisor of Accounting oversees the organization and completion of daily work activities of direct reports, confirms the quality of work and maintains accurate employee records.

The successful candidate will possess a University Degree in Business Administration or Accounting, with a professional accounting designation in good standing (CPA). A minimum of 5 years’ experience in progressively responsible accounting positions requiring transaction analysis, preparation of reports and financial statements is required. 3-5 years’ Municipal accounting experience is preferred.

Visit www.amherstburg.ca for a detailed job description. Applicants are to submit a detailed resume no later than Friday July 24, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. to the Human Resources division at: resumes@amherstburg.ca Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment.

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment, and in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Human Rights Code, the Town of Amherstburg will provide accommodations throughout the recruit ment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform the Town of Amherstburg Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodations you may require to ensure your equal participation.

NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION

CALL FOR APPLICANTS Economic Development Advisory Committee 2018-2022 Term Applications will be received until 4:30 p.m., July 24th, 2020 from eligible residents of the Town of Amherstburg who desire to have their name considered for appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for the Town of Amherstburg with a term to expire on November 30th, 2022.

Application forms are available at Town Hall, 271 Sandwich Street South or on the Town website at www.amherstburg.ca. All submissions shall be addressed to the undersigned and will be accepted by the undersigned by mail, facsimile, building mail drop box, email, or electronic submission until 4:30 p.m. on July 24th, 2020.

Economic Development Advisory Committee – This newly established Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on a bi-monthly basis. The role of the committee is to advise Town Council on matters related to the Town’s socio-economic development including: • • • •

Supporting and enhancing the Town of Amherstburg strategic plan and other economic development programs; Opportunities, tools, policies and By-laws to support existing business retention and expansion and new business investment and attraction; Funding opportunities from both Federal and Provincial levels of government to be used for programs and projects to support economic and community initiatives; Facilitating communication between various business, commerce, and marketing organizations in Amherstburg and with the community-at-large regarding business, investment and community development.

Applicants must: • • • • •

be a tenant or owner of land in the Town of Amherstburg, or the spouse of such owner or tenant be 18 years of age or older have a demonstrated expertise, interest, and involvement in the sector(s) of the specified board fairly represent the sector(s) of the specified board commit the time required to work on the board/committee

For further information please contact: Paula Parker, Municipal Clerk, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5 Phone: (519) 736-0012 ext. 2238 FAX: (519) 736-5403 pparker@amherstburg.ca

MUNCIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WATER MASTER PLAN TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG In 2019, The Town of Amherstburg (the Town) initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) and retained Stantec Consulting, Ltd. to prepare an update to the Town’s Water Master Plan. This Water Master Plan update provides guidance to the Town with respect to the distribution/supply system operations and planning of improvements and enhancements to the system, as well as identifies the need for Schedule A, B or C projects.

The study area is outlined on the key plan. It covers an area of approximately 20,800 hectares and is comprised mostly of rural agricultural land with small pockets of residential and industrial/ commercial/ institutional land use.

Five (5) Schedule A+ projects and one (1) Schedule B or C project are recommended to address future growth requirements and provide added redundancy to key watermains. Additionally, one (1) Schedule A or B project is recommended as the preferred alternative solution in providing additional capacity in the eastern rural regions of the system. The project Schedules should be confirmed if the Town proceeds to implement any of these recommended projects and appropriate MCEA processes should be undertaken.

This Notice of Completion hereby satisfies the MCEA requirements for the Water Master Plan, which is available at www.amherstburg.ca for public review. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, the Water Master Plan will be presented to Municipal Council for approval.

Any comments or questions can be submitted to the following individuals on the project team.

Ms. Ashley LeMasurier, P.Eng. Project Manager Stantec Consulting Ltd. 400-1331 Clyde Avenue Ottawa ON K2C 3G4 Tel.: (613) 724-4333 E-mail: Ashley.LeMasurier@stantec.com

Ms. Jasmin Sidhu, P.Eng. Project Technical Lead Stantec Consulting Ltd. 400-1331 Clyde Avenue Ottawa ON K2C 3G4 Tel.: (613) 725-5553 E-mail: Jasmin.Sidhu@stantec.com

Mr. Todd Hewitt Manager of Engineering Town of Amherstburg 512 Sandwich Street South Amherstburg ON N9V 3R2 Tel.: (519) 736-3664 E-mail: thewitt@amherstburg.ca

Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, with the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and will be released, if requested, to any person.

Personal information, as defined by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA and all other relevant legislation. The information will be used strictly for the purpose of appointing Environmental Advisory Committee members. Questions about this collection can be directed to the above noted.

519-736-0012 • www.amherstburg.ca 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5