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Fort Malden re-opens, COVID-19 protocols in place

By Ron Giofu One of Amherstburg’s historic treasures is now back open for business.

Fort Malden National Historic Site opened for the 2021 season last Wednesday, albeit with COVID-19 restrictions.

“We are really happy to be able to welcome visitors back to Fort Malden this year,” said Elizabeth LeBlanc, communications officer, Southwestern Ontario Field Unit with Parks Canada.

“We have protocols in place so that staff and visitors can have a safe and fun experience.”

LeBlanc pointed out that visitors will notice many of the buildings have been refurbished and updated thanks to a restoration project. Windows, roofs, paint, masonry cleaning and more have been upgraded so that the site can continue “to tell amazing stories for generations to come.”

As of this point, the visitor experience at Fort Malden National Historic Site will have to occur outside, with buildings not being able to be accessed right now due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“We have moved everything outside until we are ready to step forward in the (provincial) re-opening process,” she said. “Then we can open the build-

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Visitors to Fort Malden will still get an opportunity to see what life was like in early Amherstburg, she added.

A change visitors will see right now is the hours of operation, as the grounds will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., to match the hours of operation of Fort Malden.

People can still use the grounds to walk and picnic at tables spaced out along the Detroit River waterfront, but the gates will open later and close earlier than some are used to.

“It’s still here for visitors if they want to walk a little later in the morning,” said LeBlanc.

The pathway connects Fort Malden to downtown Amherstburg, she added, and to the town’s military history.

The picnic area is something LeBlanc said people are welcome to use now that the lockdown has passed.

“We’re encouraging people to come out and make use of this gorgeous location,” she said. “You’d be hard pressed to find another location with a better view than this and a location that is this steeped in history.”

The fort and waterfront pathway are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday for June, July, and August., she noted.

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Amherstburg resident Laurie Hatton is a long-standing blood donor. Hatton shared, “I try to live so that my life will impact the lives of others and make the world a better place, whether it’s by a simple smile, an encouraging word, or an act of kindness.” Her goal is to make 60 donations by the time she’s 60. Given that she has already donated 57 times, and has her appointment booked to make it 58 today, Hatton is well on her way to achieving her goal.

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Hatton’s own father had been a recipient of blood donations in the year before his passing, receiving over 60 blood transfusions during that time. She recalls that seeing how blood donations had directly impacted his life, made her even more thankful that she had been donating blood for many years.

It is Hatton’s hope to inspire 60 of her neighbours, colleagues, family members and friends to donate blood as well. To help spread awareness of blood donorship through social media, she also started a Facebook page called #60by60 - an online initiative to encourage others to donate. She also began a campaign in her workplace to highlight National Blood Donation Week. Her friend Marine Fortin was the first person to accept her challenge to donate blood. Fortin’s husband Sylvain Baril has donated blood 48 times in Canada (and three times when he was in the States).

Blood donorship advocate Lisette Kingo, a blood donor recipient, connected with Hatton a couple of years ago, at an event where Hatton was among the many volunteers who were honoured for donating over 50 times, and Kingo was the keynote speaker. Hatton describes Kingo as an inspiration. “Even though she’s going through hard times herself and needs blood transfusions to stay alive, she’s still giving her time to help those in need. It begs the question of how much more can we do?”

Hatton believes in the power of blood donation. “I know that there are people like Lisette who are alive today because I took an hour of my time to go and give some of my blood.” She encourages others to follow her example. “Make an appointment and donate blood if you are eligible. Your decision could help extend and even save other peoples’ lives.”

The next blood donor clinic in Amherstburg will be Wednesday, August 18, but there are other clinics within a one-hour drive even sooner. In addition to screening questions regarding wellness prior to entering the facility to donate, and the requirement to wear a mask, walk-ins are not being accepted at this time, to ensure social distancing and the safety of staff and donors. Visit Canadian Blood Services at www.blood.ca today to find out if you’re eligible and to book your appointment.

To participate in Hatton’s initiative, just send her a message through her 60by60 Facebook page after booking, and she’ll know to count your appointment.

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Emily Ouellette makes teacakes at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada last Friday. The cookhouse is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but outdoor cooking still takes place.

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Charlie Rebidoux fires a musket at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada during a demonstration last Friday afternoon. The site has been able to re-open for the 2021 season.

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Exhibits altered as access to buildings limited

Continued from Page 1 LeBlanc said a lot of effort has gone into reworking and relocating exhibits so that the public can enjoy them, even without going into the buildings.

People can look into the barracks, for example, and see an officers’ quarters relocated into one of the rooms and the soldiers’ quarters with various artifacts that the public can see from the doorway.

Interpretation officer Alex Dale and collections specialist John MacLeod were credited for their work by LeBlanc in arranging a new look to the exhibits so members of the public could still experience them.

Other exhibits have been moved outside into tents or into the open air, weather permitting. One such example is the cookhouse as the actual building is closed right now but re-enactors show how things were cooked camp style outdoors.

Daily admission to Fort Malden for adults is $3.90, Seniors is $3.40, and youth 17 and under are free.

Fort Malden season passes are $10.02 for adults and $8.74 for seniors. Kids are free every visit.

For more information on Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada, visit www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/malden, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FortMaldenNHS or call 519-736-5416.

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Accelerated second dose Happy graduation for all eligibility continues ahead of completing school schedule, says province

It is nice to see school communities rally together and celebrate the Class of 2021.

However, I have to admit, I’m still a bit sad these students can’t have a traditional celebration.

Students, schools, parents and families are making the best of it, though.

While covering a couple of gradua- Ron Giofu tion-related celebrations over the past week, it was said that it was sad that students couldn’t walk the halls of their schools to say goodbye to staff and fellow students.

There were those lamenting they made the best of the situation.

I give kudos to those people for, as it was stated to me by one student, “rolling with the punches” and making the best of things.

I can recall my own graduations and the thrill of crossing the stage. I remember all three of them – elementary school (in a snazzy, Don Johnson-like white suit, I might add, in 1987), my high school graduation and my college graduation. I wish these students had those same opportunities but other chances will arrive, most likely, later in their educational journeys for those going on to high school and post-secondary education.

There is no one really to blame, after all, we are still in a pandemic. There are still provincial COVID-19 restrictions that we have to follow. Unfortunately, these are still impacting public events so other accommodations have to be made and school communities are making them.

It would be nice if some of these new events would stick around, though.

Could there be graduation parades and informal celebrations in the future? It’s possible, and even hinted at, as maybe new ways to celebrate can actually be a good thing to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now students are heading into summer vacation and will be able to enjoy some free time. The skateboard park is returning though I would have waited a bit longer for its installation rather than waive the procurement policy, just my opinion. I appreciate the one-time desire to do that, but my view is that waiting a bit longer and sticking to the policy was a better course of action.

Sadly, other sports like baseball have been called off for another year so the ongoing effects of the pandemic continue.

Hopefully we are closer to normal by the time the 2021-22 school year rolls around.

In the meantime, all the best to the Class of 2021. I’m not sure how I would have fared learning in the ways this year’s (and last year’s) students had to but they overcame the obstacles and are off to the next chapters of their lives. Thank you to all of those who had a hand in planning special send-offs to this year’s graduates.

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By RTT Staff The province states that with a majority of Ontario adults having received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and over three million doses of the Moderna vaccine arriving in June, it is continuing to accelerate its vaccine rollout by expanding eligibility for second doses ahead of schedule.

“Thanks to the efforts of Team Ontario we are making tremendous progress in our vaccine rollout, protecting communities at greatest risk of COVID-19 and variants,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Every dose administered brings us closer to ending the pandemic and moving to Step Two of our Roadmap, and I encourage everyone to do their part and get their shot as soon as they are eligible.”

Ontarians who received their first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine on or before May 9 are now eligible to book or rebook their second dose appointment at a shortened interval.

As of today (June 23), the Ontario government states individuals who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine on or before May 30 and who live in the catchment area of one of the 10 public health units identified as Delta hot spots (Durham, Halton, Hamilton, Peel, Porcupine, Simcoe-Muskoka, Toronto, Waterloo, Wellington-DufferinGuelph, and York public health units) will be eligible to book or rebook their second dose appointment at a shortened interval.

Starting the week of June 28, all Ontarians aged 18 and over who have received their first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible to book their second dose appointment. The appointment will be scheduled at least 28 days after the first dose, per the recommended interval.

In addition, individuals who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine are now eligible to receive a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at an interval of eight to 12 weeks, with informed consent. This can include a second dose of AstraZeneca or an mRNA vaccine, the province states.

Ontario’s allocation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine meant to arrive during the first two weeks of July will be lower than initially projected, according to the province, decreased from approximately 885,000 to 348,000 doses. That is planned to be caught up during the last two weeks of July and the provincial government says it will adjust and mitigate any impacts of this decrease to the provincial vaccine rollout.

The province will continue to expand eligibility for accelerated second doses across Ontario as additional vaccine allocations and shipment timelines are confirmed by the federal government.

Individuals who are eligible to receive an accelerated second dose are invited to schedule their appointment through the provincial booking system, directly through public health units that use their own booking system, and through participating pharmacies. Select primary care providers will also be reaching out to book appointments.

“The large increase of Moderna vaccines and steady supply of Pfizer has enabled Ontario to speed up second dose appointments, target hot spot areas and provide more options for people to become fully immunized,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones.

“With every vaccine administered we are making meaningful progress in our collective efforts to protect our loved ones and keep communities safe.”

All vaccines provided as part of Ontario’s vaccine rollout provide strong protection against COVID-19 and its variants, including the Delta variant. In addition, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has confirmed that a mixed vaccine schedule can be completed safely and is effective.

To ensure maximum protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant, Ontarians are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as they can and to receive their second dose within the recommended interval.

As of June 16, the province’s public health units, mass vaccination clinics, hospital sites, pharmacies, and physicians have administered nearly 12 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians, the province states. Over 75 per cent of adult Ontarians are have been given the first dose of a first dose of vaccine, and more than 19 per cent were fully immunized. In addition, youth clinics hosted by public health units are operating across the province and have administered first doses to more than 48 per cent of youth aged 12 to 17 to date.

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Town hires new building inspector/plans examiner

By Ron Giofu Due to what is being described as an unforeseen building boom in Amherstburg, the town has hired a new building inspector/plans examiner.

Town council approved the full-time position at the June 14 meeting at cost of $66,500 though some members of council would have preferred spending $30,000 on a third-party contractor to help out until 2022 budget deliberations in November.

Council was told the building department has processed nearly 260 permits so far this year, with more expected to come as new subdivisions start coming on line.

An administrative report authored by director of planning and legislative services Nicole Rubli stated “The annualized cost of the requested new staff position is estimated in 2021 dollars at up to $121,500 including estimates of $110,000 for salary and benefits, $2,700 for other operating costs (software licences, mobile device/service, etc.) and $8,800 for capital costs (furniture/fixtures and equipment). The actual cost is subject to job evaluation for the new union position and the timing to get the staff in place, if approved.

The costs related to this position would be ‘direct’ costs under the (Building Code) Act, and therefore funded from fees revenue under the Act.” Chief Building Official Angelo Avolio said the situation is getting very hectic for his department.

“We’re swamped. I’m overwhelmed with everything that’s coming in,” said Avolio Avolio said it is a “daunting task” to keep up with all the necessary inspections, noting one inspector is doing as many as 18-20 inspections.

Councillor Peter Courtney said he reached out to Avolio prior to the meeting to gauge the need, and while he said he was originally “a little frustrated” by the staffing request, he wanted to support the department by devoting money to a third-party contractor that would come in and assist.

“I did reach out to the chief building official about how bad it is and it’s bad,” he said.

Courtney envisioned a third-party contractor coming in three days per week to lighten the load. He wanted to talk more about the request at budget and if they provide a “band aid” fix now, they can “do it the right way” at budget time.

Councillor Michael Prue had questions about an administrative report about some of the proposed subdivisions planned for the next three years. He said one has received several extensions over the past nine years while he stated he never heard of others, such as a proposed luxury apartment building on Sandwich St. S. and another proposed condominium building on Sandwich St. S. CAO John Miceli said the report lists anticipated projects administration is confident about over the next three years. He added the current building

The Town of Amherstburg has hired a new building inspector. The hire is being attributed to what is being described as an unforeseen building boom in town. Pictured are homes under construction in the Kingsbridge subdivision. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

boom was something neither he, nor the building department, anticipated.

“Amherstburg has become a place of choice for people,” he said, crediting the implementation of fibre internet around town as a reason.

The next phase of the Kingsbridge subdivision will see 184 lots and Miceli told council “it’s not if, it’s when” that will happen. Miceli indicated the town is having difficulty keeping up with the permits.

Councillor Don McArthur pointed out the position was not requested last year and questioned why it has come up now.

“Why the disconnect?” he asked.

“We should have seen this coming like a freight train.”

McArthur would later support the position, stating it’s more than just staff that benefits.

“We have to support staff, we have to protect residents and we have to protect the town’s reputation,” he said.

McArthur added the message has to be sent that Amherstburg is a place where people can come and have their permits dealt with in a timely manner.

Courtney agreed there is a need but didn’t like how the request was presented to town council. Courtney made a motion to apply $30,000 to a third-party contractor, but only he and Prue supported it.

“I agree we need a position here,” he said. “I’m frustrated with how it’s been presented to council.”

Miceli said the building boom “defies all logic” and caught the town by surprise.

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WECHU endorses the mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines

By Ron Giofu

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has endorsed the concept of the public “mixing and matching” COVID-19 vaccines.

In a statement released last Wednesday by WECHU board chair Gary McNamara, he said the board is on the same page as upper levels of government on the subject.

“The Board of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit fully supports federal, provincial and local public health unit recommendations regarding the mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines,” stated McNamara. “Mixing and matching of vaccines is not a new concept and occurs with many vaccines, such as Hepatitis B vaccines. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) made the strong recommendation based on the scientific data from the United Kingdom, Spain and Germany to support mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines.”

McNamara added: “The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will continue to make recommendations based on scientific evidence and will always act in the best interest of the community.”

Vice chair Rino Bortolin asked about the issue during the board meeting held last Thursday afternoon.

Bortolin asked if a person got Pfizer as a first shot, could they get Moderna for the second.

Dr. Wajid Ahmed, medical officer of health with WECHU, said the evidence “clearly” supports that mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines is safe and effective. He said both vaccines are MRNA vaccines and act “in exactly the same way.”

Ahmed said when it comes to AstraZeneca vaccines, mixing is beneficial there as well.

“It doesn’t reduce the effectiveness or cause any safety concerns in any individual,” he said. “Similar-

ly, the mixing of these vaccines has been happening before we were contemplating mixing the vaccines.

We have data. We have lessons learned.”

Ahmed said vaccine interchangeability is not a new concept, adding NACI (National Advisory Committee on Immunization) clarified its position on it as well.

“There shouldn’t be any concerns in anyone’s mind about any potential risks about the interchangeability of the vaccines. Both of these vaccines are safe and equally effective to take,” he said. “The recommendation has always been get the first vaccine available to you rather than waiting for a vaccine.”

McNamara noted he mixed vaccines, stating he received AstraZeneca as a first dose and Pfizer second.

He said his pharmacist gave him the same advice as Ahmed gave.

“It was available and his comments were that what they were hearing from Germany, U.K. and Spain and others, your body is adjusting to two mechanisms that is preparing it for the onset of COVID-19,” said McNamara. “The messaging to the folks needs to be that it’s safe, it’s reliable, it’s dependable and we need to make sure we don’t add confusion to our citizens. I’d like to see our first doses increase and not plateau.”

McNamara added residents need a comfort level and that NACI and other agencies are not giving out false information.

“I still have ten fingers and ten toes,” he said. “I have full confidence in the messaging we’re getting from our health professionals is uniform and consistent.”

Ahmed added those contracting COVID-19 and being hospitalized now are mainly those who haven’t been vaccinated.

“Even if people are vaccinated and are showing up as positive, their severity is showing up as very low,” he said.

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BYC Optimist Club seeking $20K in “Great Canadian Giving Challenge”

By Ron Giofu Members of the Bryerswood Youth Camp (BYC) Optimist Club are hoping for as much help as they can in trying to win the “Great Canadian Giving Challenge.”

The club’s efforts to raise money to purchase the former Camp Bryerswood on Texas Road from Girl Guides of Canada sees them attempting to not only get donations, but try to win the $20,000 grand prize July 1. BYC Optimist Club vice president Cathy Robertson said for every $1 donated, participants in the “Great Canadian Giving Challenge” get a ticket into the draw for the $20,000.

The winning ticket will be drawn July 1.

“We’re trying to encourage people to go on our website and donate,” said Robertson.

Robertson stated if people go to www.bryerswoodyouthcamp.com/donate, they can fill out the form and make a donation that will also increase the club’s chances in the draw.

“It’s a one-click method and it’s really easy for people do that,” she said.

As of last Friday, the BYC Optimist Club had about 18,000 tickets in the draw.

“We could always use more,” said Robertson.

“There are about 13,000 charities in the challenge.

We’re trying to increase our odds in trying to raise money for the camp. The kids in Amherstburg are going to win if we get the land purchased.”

Robertson said COVID-19 has impacted their fundraising, but they have been able to start picking up sponsors for the “Founder’s Club.” Three new sponsors have come in over the past couple of weeks.

“We hope to get some more,” said Poupard.

A map of the camp property has been divided into a grid and people can purchase a square for $5,000 and join the “Founder’s Club.”

“It is tough to do events because we can’t do fundraising events,” said Robertson.

The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club does have a backup plan to purchase the camp, depending on how many fundraising dollars are collected. They currently have raised $160,000 of their $500,000 target but a “minimum goal” of $215,000 allows them to use the backup plan.

More donations are rolling in and Robertson and BYC Optimist Club president Kathi Poupard expect their total to grow to around the $180,000 mark.

“We’re confident this is going forward,” said Robertson.

Other initiatives coming up include a virtual 5K on June 26, a free virtual camp for kids the week of July 19-23 and a fundraising scavenger hunt, with the latter tentatively scheduled for September.

Poupard added they are also planning another popcorn sale to raise funds.

“We are really appreciative of the support from the people of Amherstburg,” said Robertson. “Amherstburg has been super supportive of this initiative. We’re so thankful. Together we can achieve this so the youth of the community can win. It’s all about the kids.”

People can also donate by mailing cheques to 1733 South Malden Road, Essex, Ontario, N8M 2X5.

For more information, e-mail info@bryerswood. com or call 519-996-7364.

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WECHU board hears of declining COVID-19 cases in the region

By Ron Giofu

The board of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) met last Thursday and got some good news as to where the COVID-19 virus currently stands.

Medical officer of health Dr. Wajid Ahmed noted positive case counts for the novel coronavirus are currently slowing.

“The cases are clearly declining in the province and in our region,” said Ahmed. “Our region is in a much better spot with these cases.”

Ahmed said there were “huge increases” in the second wave in this area during December and January but there has been a “mini third wave” in this region for a third wave. Cases are now declining overall.

In the last seven days, as of the meeting, the case rates were 13.2 per 100,000 population, he said.

“This is another decrease from last week. Really as a region, we are doing much better as it relates to our cases and it continues to show the downward trajectory,” he said. “Obviously this has resulted from the high vaccination rate in our community.”

Over 360,000 tests have been administered in the region since the start of the pandemic and there is also a drop in per cent positivity in the region. WindsorEssex County still has the fourth highest case rate in the province - behind only Peel, Toronto and York – but the bulk of the local cases were during the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In the third wave, we did very well compared to many of the regions,” said

Ahmed.

Distribution of COVID-19 cases in the region from May 17-June 15 showed Amherstburg had two per cent of them.

The bulk were in Windsor (77 per cent) with six per cent in Lakeshore, four per cent in both LaSalle and Tecumseh, three per cent in Leamington with Essex and Kingsville also having two per cent of the cases.

“From an age and sex distribution, the majority of cases we’re seeing is in the younger population. Probably it is happening because of our higher vaccination rate in the older age group and the younger population, with these cases, are not even vaccinated at this time,” he said. “We started up our vaccinations just recently and we continue to increase that.”

Of the cases that are still being reported, about 38 per cent of cases are coming because of household contact with the virus while 36.4 per cent are community contact. About 10.1 per cent are from close contacts, 4.7 per cent from outbreaks, 2.3 per cent from travel while 8.5 per cent are still under investigation.

Hospitalizations are declining in Windsor-Essex County and the province as well, with those trends also showing in trips to the intensive care units (ICU).

Overall, the region has seen 60.9 per cent of its population vaccinated with at least one dose but that includes children who are not eligible to be vaccinated.

Of the 12-plus population, 70.5 per cent received a first dose as of the June 17 meeting with 72.9 per cent of the 18-plus population getting a first dose.

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per cent of the total population have had both doses. About 25.2 per cent of the 12-plus population has both doses while 27.4 per cent of the 18-plus population has been fully vaccinated.

About 70 per cent of the vaccines administered has been Pfizer while Moderna and AstraZeneca been given out to 15 per cent of the population respectively.

Vice chair Rino Bortolin, a Windsor city councillor, wanted to know if the region could be moved ahead in the reopening plans but Ahmed indicated that is a provincial decision that the health unit can’t change. Ahmed noted the area is doing well according to the provincial criteria.

“Clearly we have come a long way thanks to the vaccination effort and the community’s willingness to get the vac-

cine,” he said. “If and when the province wants to move us in a different direction, I’ll be completely supportive given what we’ve seen in our community.”

Board chair Gary McNamara, also the warden of Essex County, noted county council passed a motion to send a letter to the Ontario government and Premier Doug Ford to have them look at regional re-openings.

Board member Judy Lund asked if people getting infected and hospitalized have been vaccinated and Ahmed said data from Public Health Ontario indicate that people getting sick and hospitalized are generally those who haven’t been vaccinated. People who test positive and have been vaccinated have had a much lower chance of severe complications from the virus, he noted.

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General Amherst High School staff went around Amherstburg Friday dropping off signs and graduation packages to the Class of 2021. Teachers Joanne Harte and Donna Mancini deliver signs to Nigel Harte, who is also Joanne’s son. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Valedictorian Abbie Drouillard (centre) had seven signs delivered to her home last Friday from General Amherst High School principal Melissa DeBruyne and vice principal Bonnie DesJardins. Several signs recognized her grades in various courses. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

General Amherst High School honours 2021 graduates through sign, grad package deliveries

By Ron Giofu For the second straight year, General Amherst High School recognized its graduating students by having staff members tour the community dropping off signs and packages to the Class of 2021.

About 20 staff members toured Amherstburg last Friday dropping off signs which not only recognized the students as graduates, but also recognized them for the subject awards they captured during the 202021 school year. In all, there were 154 graduates who received signs and packages, with the latter containing flags, cap and tassels, any sashes they earned such as a valedictorian sash, and other related gifts and materials.

Principal Melissa DeBruyne said the staff delivering the graduation signs and packages allows them to have a “personal touch” with students as they congratulate them on completing their high school education, all the while in a safe manner due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“We care about all of our graduates,” said DeBruyne. “We get a chance to say hello and congratulations when dropping off the lawn signs.”

DeBruyne added when a student completes their high school career after four years, “you want some

sort of recognition” for the accomplishment. She added General Amherst High School will continue its celebrations this Thursday with a “drive-thru” graduation event at the school at 2 p.m. with the virtual graduation ceremony coming up at 6 p.m.

Last year’s event “felt like a casual celebration instead of a formal celebration” and that will continue this year.

Abbie Drouillard is the 2020-21 valedictorian with that accomplishment being pointed out on one of the seven signs dropped off at her home Friday morning.

Making the trip to congratulate her was DeBruyne, vice principal Bonnie DesJardins and teacher Jason McLean.

Drouillard said it was an emotional day for her.

“I’m excited for the next chapter,” she said. “I think everyone feels the same way. It’s sort of sad to say goodbye.”

Drouillard, also the student parliament prime minister, said she is heading to the University of Windsor to study nursing. She expressed thanks to all of the staff and teachers at General Amherst High School for preparing her for the next step of her educational journey.

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Noting it has been different to complete her high school career virtually during a pandemic, she said she did miss seeing everyone from her fellow students to the teachers.

“You can’t really see them anymore,” said Drouillard.

The home of deputy prime minister Halle Coulson was the next stop for DeBruyne and DesJardins.

“I’m definitely overwhelmed right now and filled with emotion,” said Coulson.

Coulson added she is also sad to be leaving high school but grateful that she attended the school that she did. She said learning during the pandemic has been harder than going in-person but credited the General Amherst High School staff with continuously following up with the students.

“That helps 100 per cent,” she said, adding the staff did what they could during the pandemic to make things as normal as possible.

Being around her fellow students and teachers was also listed by Coulson as something she has missed.

She said she will be attending St. Clair College in the fall to pursue a career in nursing.

Nigel Harte’s sign drop-off had an important twist to it – it was made by his mother Joanne as well as retired teacher Donna Mancini.

“It isn’t ideal but we’re making the most of it,” he said of the end of his high school career. “I’m appreciative to the staff and everyone who put this together.”

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2021 To all 2021 Graduates!

Whether you are closing the chapter on your high school years, getting ready to enter grade 9 or making the leap from kindergarten into grade 1, from all of us at River Town Times we would like to commend you for your adaptability and strength during these unprecedented times. This year has tested you mentally and emotionally. Though it may not seem like it now, these indescribable times will help shape you and will follow you for years to come.

Halle Coulson (centre) was recognized with signs and a graduation package from General Amherst High School vice principal Bonnie Desjardins (left) and principal Melissa DeBruyne. Signs were delivered by GAHS staff to graduates last Friday. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 BLOOD DONATION EVENT - Canadian Blood Services is hosting a blood donation event at the Columbus Community Hall, 190 Richmond St., in Amherstburg. It runs from 1-7 p.m. Appointments necessary. To book an appointment, call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6236), visit www. blood.ca or use the GiveBlood app.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 26 VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK - The Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club is holding a virtual 5K walk/run. The cost is $20 to register and people can e-mail Marie.Wilder@icloud.com to receive a registration form and waiver. The fee can be e-transferred to finance@bryerswood.com. Each participant receives a medallion. Proceeds go towards club’s efforts to purchase the former Camp Bryerswood from Girl Guides of Canada.

JUNE 27TH MIRACLE - Volunteers are needed for this year’s June 27th Miracle. People can sign up to volunteer at www.june27miracle.ca. More information on the event can also be found at that website.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 COMMUNITY CUP GOLF EVENT - Presented

by The House Youth Centre, at Sutton Creek Golf Club. $110 per golfer. Starts at 10 a.m., scheduled tee times. To register or to sponsor the event, visit www.facebook.com/thehouseyouthcentre, search

The House on Instagram @thehouseyouthcentre or on Twitter @thehouseyc. Proceeds benefit The House Youth Centre.

ONGOING GREAT CANADIAN GIVING CHALLENGE - During the month of June, every dollar donated through www.bryerswoodyouthcamp.com will enter the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club into a draw to win $20,000 from Canada Helps. $10 equals 10 chances, $100 equals 100 chances. Proceeds go towards the purchase of the former Girl Guide camp on Texas Road in Amherstburg. Please consider donating at Bryerswoodyouthcamp.com between June 1 and June 30. Canada Helps will draw the winning ticket on July 1.

“SHARE TO CARE” WALKATHON Presented by the staff of Mark’s Work Warehouse in Amherstburg. Proceeds to Jumpstart. The amount of donations determine how far and to which Mark’s store in Windsor-Essex County assistant manager Annette Sak will walk to. Top goal of $4,650 will see her walk to the Mark’s in Leamington. From June 1-30, staff members at Mark’s will be collecting donations. Donations can also be made by e-transferring to amherstburg. jumpstart@gmail.com. People can also visit the “Share to Care Walkathon” page on Facebook.

Tax receipts can be made to anyone who donates $20 or more and provides their full name, address and telephone number.

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The Papak family rides in a graduation parade held by parents of Stella Maris School students. Ed Papak is one of the 35 graduates this year and his family rode in a jeep in the parade, which left General Amherst High School and ended at Stella Maris School. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Stella Maris School’s two 2021 valedictorians took part in a parade honouring the graduating class last Saturday. Micah Moore and Brie Sieben were this year’s honourees.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Stella Maris School holds parade to honour graduates again this year

By Ron Giofu For the second straight year, the graduating class of Stella Maris School celebrated the end of the elementary school year by touring the streets The Class of 2021 had a graduation parade held in their honour Saturday afternoon, with the parade starting in the bus parking lot behind General Amherst High School, winding its way through the streets of Amherstburg honking their horns before slowly arriving at and driving by the school where the staff waved to the vehicles and the graduates as they passed by.

“We just wanted to do something special for the kids because they are not getting a traditional graduation due to COVID,” said Tania Parete, one of the parents who helped organize the parade.

The students were unable to walk the halls at the end of their Grade 8 year and say goodbye to every-

one, Parete added. While that was unfortunate, the parents and staff wanted to make their elementary school farewell as special as possible. She said the parents and staff wanted to show this year’s graduates that their efforts are appreciated and recognize them for the hard work they put in over the ten years they have been in elementary school.

“It’s sad (they can’t be in the building to say goodbye) but we’re trying to make it their day for everyone,” she said.

This year’s graduating class from Stella Maris School has about 35 students and most were able to make it.

Stella Maris School had two valedictorians this year with Brie Sieben and Micah Moore sharing the honour.

“It feels great,” said Sieben, adding they wanted to thank Stella Maris School for all they’ve been through this year.

“It feels pretty good,” added Moore. “I’m honoured because because I get to share a speech where I get to give a message of what the school means to me.”

Sieben will be attending General Amherst High School in the fall while Moore will be going to Assumption.

Moore said it was a good school where the teachers were nice and helped him and the other students a lot.

Sieben added they thank the staff and that she was sad to be leaving as she enjoyed her time there. She noted most of the students grew up together.

“I feel (Stella Maris) not only prepared us for high school, but for life as well,” said Sieben, adding they were able to gain knowledge on how to deal with future experiences and challenges through their time in elementary school.

Both valedictorians also thanked the staff who made their Grade 8 experience so special despite it being in a pandemic.

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By Ron Giofu The House Youth Centre is going forward with its “Community Cup” golf event later this summer.

The golf tournament will be held at Sutton Creek Golf Tournament Aug. 14 with a 10 a.m. tee off time. Natalyn Brouillard, program director at The House Youth Centre, said the golf tournament is one of The House Youth Centre’s biggest fundraisers and they are bringing it back this year with the help of Sutton Creek, albeit with COVID-19 protocols in place.

“We are reinstituting our Community Cup,” she said. “It has been around for quite some time.”

There will be scheduled tee times, said Brouillard, to avoid people gathering and to space them out around the golf course.

“Because of COVID-19 restrictions, we can’t offer a dinner,” she said.

The House Youth Centre is not only seeking golfers for the tournament, but sponsors as well. Brouillard stated they are looking for Amherstburg-based businesses to sponsor it to not only support The House, but to highlight local businesses and bring foot traffic to the businesses who sponsor it.

“For the past two days, I’ve been talking to local businesses and let them know who we are,” said Brouillard. “I’m surprised by how many have not heard of us and there those that are willing to help.”

There were 12 foursomes the last time The House Youth Centre was able to offer the Community Cup golf event and Brouillard stated they would like to see 18 participate this year.

There will still be various competitions, such as closest to the pin, longest drive, putting contests and similar golf challenges, and a raffle that will see the draw come online through Facebook Live.

Participants will also getting a “swag bag” from The House.

The cost to register is $110 per golfer and people can sign up or sponsor through www.facebook. com/thehouseyouthcentre, on Instagram at @ thehouseyouthcentre or the link on Twitter @ thehouseyc.

Brouillard said The House Youth Centre hopes to put on three to four major fundraisers per year.

She said they want to bring people back together and they hope to be in their new home within the Amherstburg Community Hub later this year, COVID-19 restrictions permitting.

Proceeds from the Community Cup golf tournament will go towards helping get the new space set up, and the aim is to have an open house in late August if restrictions allow it. Over the past year, they have had to offer programming virtually and there is the possibility of a hybrid model come the fall.

“We want to engage people and let them see what we have to offer,” said Brouillard.

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The House Youth Centre is hosting its Community Cup golf event Aug. 14 at Sutton Creek Golf Club. The event returns this year but with COVID-19 protocols in place. The cost is $110 per golfer to register. Submitted image

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Raised in a small, conservative town in California Rapinoe was encouraged as a child to volunteer at shelters and foodbanks thus fostering a social justice mindset that fuels her outspoken activism today. She was the first professional athlete to take a knee after Colin Kaepernick, she has been very vocal in pay equity for women in sports and she uses her platform to encourage everyone to speak up and use their voice. Her story, told in her own words, is inspiring and inclusive and a must read for those who search for fairness in the world.

Zed Watson is a lovable, quirky, whip smart, non-binary character who loves their name (that they chose themselves) and loves monsters. Specifically the monsters in mysterious unpublished novel The Monster’s Castle. Zed belongs to a small internet group of fans who are trying to decipher the clues that will supposedly lead to the remaining hidden chapters of the book - it’s tricky but Zed thinks that they might have cracked the code with the help of a new friend, Gabe. What ensues is a cross country trip that involves ice cream, a potato festival, more ice cream and a race against time to see if they can beat a fellow searcher with nefarious motives.

Written by parent/child team Kevin and Basil Sylvester, the book is an inclusive and heartwarming look at the importance of belonging and friendship and identity. The illustrations are wonderful and the characters are fun and relatable. Great for ages 9+.

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The second incident also occurred last Thursday night. Police say that around 11:30 p.m. that night, a 2011 Chevy Malibu was reported stolen from a home in the 6000 block of Concession 6 North. It is a four-door sedan.

Both matters are currently under investigation.

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment has charged a local man with impaired driving following a traffic stop June 14.

According to police, the vehicle was stopped in the area of Sandwich St. S. near Rankin Ave. after complaints were received about the vehicle. The accused is a 47-year-old Amherstburg man.

The alleged incident occurred around 11:34 p.m.

Stolen vehicles The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment reports two vehicles were stolen over the past week.

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Accidents Police responded to a crash on Richmond St. near Bathurst St. June 14.

It is alleged a 31-year-old Amherstburg woman lost control of her vehicle, crossed a sidewalk and struck a fence and a tree. Police add there were no injuries and the woman was charged with careless driving.

It was reported to police around 1:10 a.m. *Motorists are advised to be alert while on rural roads due to the possibility of deer entering the roadway. A vehicle versus deer accident was reported June 15 around 6:29 a.m. with the driver, a 40-year-old Leamington woman, not injured in the crash. *Police say a two-car accident at Middle Side Road (County Road 10) and Concession 3 North resulted in a charge of fail to yield to traffic on a through highway.

It was reported June 15 at 2:49 p.m. There were no injuries.

-All information courtesy of the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment

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The June 27th Miracle returns this Sunday and volunteers and food are needed. Residents are asked to collect food or leave food on their doorsteps by noon this Sunday for this year’s event.

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June 27th Miracle returns this Sunday, donations welcome on front porches

By Ron Giofu

The June 27th Miracle is back again this year.

While there are a few changes, the concept behind the donation event remains the same as the public is encouraged to leave at least one can of food or other non-perishable food item on their front porch by noon Sunday so that a volunteer may come by and pick up.

“You leave your donation on your front porch and we pick it up,” said Morgan Ryan, who works at Windsor’s Country radio station and is a member of the June 27th Miracle organizating committee. “It’s still the same set-up as we come and pick it up. You don’t need to register (for food pick-up). Just do it. Someone will pick it up and deliver it to someone in need.”

There are some changes, including in Amherstburg, she pointed out as there are two new drop-off locations. While the Libro Centre was used last year, it is unavailable in 2021 as the site is still being used as a COVID-19 mass vaccination centre. Instead, people can also drop off goods at G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. or at Western Secondary School.

While those sites will offer temporary storage, more storage is needed for the longer term.

“We need storage and we need people to step up and donate us that storage,” said Ryan. “So far, we’re having a few people step up.”

Food will be stored again in the Amherstburg Community Hub thanks to Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) while Ryan said the McGregor Columbian Club Hall is also helping out.

“The biggest difference this year is we need small organizations, food banks and churches to raise a hand, get on the website and say ‘we need the food’,” said Ryan.

Organizations and churches can register at www.june27miracle.ca and put their names forward through the same method as a volunteer would go to register. She said there is a spot on the form where organizations and churches can say they have a need and volunteers will drop food off to them.

“It’s the same form,” she said. “Everyone is going to get (food) as long as they register and let us know.”

People can volunteer by filling out the same form and Ryan indicated they need as many volunteers as they can get. She pointed out that even if a person is not available on Sunday, there is still plenty of opportunities to assist as they need people to sort and distribute food afterwards.

“We need as many volunteers as possible,” she said. “We need an army of people.”

Ryan reminded people that youth can earn their volunteer hours necessary for a high school diploma by working at the June 27th Miracle, either during or after the date itself.

Not only are people encouraged to donate food, they can also donate gift cards, baby food, pet food, toiletries and other non-perishable food items. Ryan said the committee is asking that people check the expiration dates on food items and not donate expired items.

There were over two million pounds of food donated last year but Ryan emphasized it is not about the total, it’s about helping people who need it.

“It’s about unity, the community and everyone getting together and helping a great cause,” she said.

The public is asked to spread the word through signage, through social media using the hashtag #June27Miracle and through word-of-mouth.

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Request for coloured crosswalk deferred until policy is adopted

By Ron Giofu While Amherstburg town council was warm to the idea of a delegate wanting to put a coloured crosswalk in town, they put the brakes on it temporarily until a policy council requested is finalized.

Town council asked for a policy on painted crosswalks and crosswalk art last month and that has put a request from Amherstburg resident Linden Crain on hold for the time being until that policy comes back to council.

Crain wanted town council to consider the installation of a rainbow crosswalk to coincide with National Pride Month. He said this idea was sparked after seeing the University of Windsor install two permanent rainbow crosswalks this past November and in LaSalle where Run for Rocky raised funds to support the installation of a rainbow crosswalk.

Crain also attended the Town of Amherstburg’s first TRUE Festival in February 2020 and said “this event was an eye-opening experience where he grasped that Amherstburg is working to build a more welcoming and inclusive environment for its residents.” He added the TRUE festival was created to help attract LGBTQ2+ visitors and focused on the theme of “inclusivity” and “being true to yourself”. Due to the pandemic, the 2021 event was unable to take place, but Crain is hoping a painted crosswalk can be part of this initiative and be a key landmark during the event each year.

Crain proposed the crosswalk to be installed at the intersection of Richmond St. and Dalhousie St. He believes the crosswalk would help empower, educate, and inspire the community to be more accepting of others and especially those who belong to the LGBTQ2+ community. The installation of a painted crosswalk also has many other benefits to the community including calming traffic, keeping people safe, and being added to Amherstburg’s list of public art.

Two options were presented depending on the types of paint used, with a $15,000 option Crain quoted using a special thermoplastic paint with a five to seven-year life span. Regular asphalt paint would cost $1,000 but only

Linden Crain’s request for a coloured crosswalk for Pride month has been delayed as town council is having a policy drafted. Crain suggested the intersection of Dalhousie St. and Richmond St. The image was created by Geopogo. Special to the RTT

have a one to two-year life span.

“I am committed to being an ally of the LGBTQ2+ community and will continue to speak up to help make Amherstburg more inclusive,” he said. “It’s a crosswalk with a purpose: to inspire and inform others that it’s ok to be yourself, regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity.”

Over 30 municipalities across Ontario have adopted a similar proposal and installed rainbow crosswalks and benches in their community, Crain added.

Councillor Marc Renaud said Crain’s request “is worth looking at” and suggested another location, near the new public high school. He said it could lead to public discussions.

Councillor Don McArthur said he supports a rainbow crosswalk and crosswalk art. He said there are different approaches to getting a crosswalk, noting the matter is being looked at in Windsor and LaSalle. He also said there was a request to put the crosswalk near the new high school.

McArthur said painted crosswalks can go in other locations as well. He wondered how far along the policy is and clerk Paula Parker said a draft policy is underway and should be before senior management later this month and before council after that.

Councillor Patricia Simone said she was in favour of these types of crosswalks but also had concerns over the location. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche also voiced support “but my issue is we keep embarking on new items. There are people out there who would just like sidewalks.”

Meloche said there are no sidewalks in McGregor and while he said Crain’s proposal wasn’t a bad one, but basic needs like sidewalks are needed first.

“When I saw this, I said ‘this is good’ but try telling people who have been waiting for six years ‘this is going to go ahead of you’,” said Meloche.

Councillor Peter Courtney said the presentation was “well done” but the town has to follow policies.

“It’s tough sell right now, needs versus wants,” said Courtney. “I’m all for art. I’m all for beautification of our downtown, which is very beautiful, and a lot of tax dollars go towards the beautification of the downtown with the boulevard and the hanging baskets and the manicuring of the parks in that area. I’m not opposed but we have to let administration do our due diligence on this.”

Courtney said there is “total inclusion” in Amherstburg but the town has to look at maintenance issues for the crosswalks as well. He noted inclusion can also be expressed through banners, flags and other means.

McArthur added that he envisioned the policy include having the expense to have a crosswalk installed and maintained be covered by those putting them in. He said there are “little pockets all over town” that could have a crosswalk installed.

“I think crosswalk art is safe,” he said. “I don’t fear we should shy away from crosswalk art for fear someone should vandalize it.”

Regarding his request, Crain stated he was willing to “come back with cash in hand” as he already has a number of people willing to contribute.

“I’m happy to come back to council with a cheque,” he said.

Councillor Michael Prue suggested the Amherstburg Community Foundation could be used to raise funds as well.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting, by electronic means, on Monday, July 12, 2021 commencing at 5:30 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 amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described as Concession 1, Part of Lot 6, located on east side of Front Road South, recently severed from 849 Front Road South. The property has 48.5 m (159.12 ft) frontage and an irregular depth with a total area of 0.37 hectares (0.91 acres). (see key map below) THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 is to continue the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Residential Second Density (R2) Zone” to “Temporary Special Provision Residential Second Density (T-R2-7) Zone”. The extension of the re-zoning is requested in order to allow the existing accessory structure to remain on the property without a dwelling unit, to be used until the dwelling is constructed.

THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow for a temporary accessory structure without a single detached dwelling unit. The lands are designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s Official Plan.

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

Any person, who wishes to make representation is required to do so in writing.

ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Planner, Frank Garardo at planning@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off in the vestibule of the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 8, 2021. To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@amherstburg.ca.

Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at

the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

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

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/03/21) Amendment is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www. amherstburg.ca. If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town at the address below. The hearing will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 18th day of June, 2021 KEY MAP

Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre 3295 Meloche Road Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca 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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