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ACF presents $40K for library “refresh”

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

By Ron Giofu

The interior of the Amherstburg library will get an update thanks to a group that turned to the Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF) for help.

A program initiated by the “Citizens for Carnegie” group culminated last Friday morning with a cheque presentation at the local branch. Amherstburg Community Foundation president Richard Peddie and administrative director Lori Wightman presented a cheque for $40,935 to Essex County Library CEO/ chief librarian Robin Greenall, the latter being joined by resource assistance Laura DiCarlo and Annette Isaac.

Peddie credited the “Citizens for Carnegie” for coming up with the idea and said it was a project the ACF believed in and wanted to support. Whereas other projects like the Holiday Beach Conservation Area wetland and cycling trail, Beaudoin Park and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s “Freedom Achievers” mentorship and guest speaker programs were partially funded, Peddie said the library project was totally funded through donations to the ACF. “We believe in libraries,” said Peddie. “We believe strong local communities should have a library.”

Acknowledging that some might wonder why the owner of a bookshop would want a library in the same town, Peddie said according to his research, both a library and a bookshop can co-exist well together.

The historic Carnegie library will receive upgrades including new areas for computer access, a new mural, comfortable seating including in the children’s area and, of course, new books and other resource

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The Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF) has handed over $40,935 that was raised for the “refresh” at the Amherstburg Public Library. The Citizens for Carnegie group organized the project and the ACF aided with the fundraising. ACF administrative director Lori Wightman and president Richard Peddie presented the cheque to Essex County library CEO/chief librarian Robin Greenall and resource assistants Laura DiCarlo and Annette Isaac. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

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“In a perfect world, we probably need a new library here in Amherstburg,” said Peddie, adding in the interim, the fundraising will help upgrade the current facility.

Peddie said he was happy to turn the money over to the Essex County Library, believing “they will do a good job with it.”

Greenall said she understands the ACF would like to see as much local content as possible so they are going to work with the community to find out what they would like to see and what they need as well as local authors. She said the library system’s manager of community services will reach out to the community to find out what matters to them.

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Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre ACF planning second hosts first vaccine information webinar round of “Believe

By Ron Giofu People with questions about the COVID-19 vaccines were able to get some answers last week.

The Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre (WECHC) hosted the first of two webinars last week with local health professionals. Panelists included WECHC executive director Rita Taillefer, Jennifer Johnston from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, Dr. Jonathan Slate, WECHC nurse practitioner Carrie Pare and Nadine Manroe-Wakerell, the director of clinical practice at the Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre.

Johnston acknowledged this is the early stages for the vaccines but said things are looking encouraging thus far.

“All of the research is very, very promising,” she said.

Slate encouraged people to get vaccinated as soon as they possibly can when they become eligible to register for one. That means don’t hold out for a particular vaccine.

“No one should wait,” he said. “We want to get people immunized.”

Slate believed it was difficult to compare the vaccines “head-to-head” and emphasized people should get the shots whenever a person becomes eligible.

“Get whichever (vaccine) is available,” he said. “The first one you get is the one that matters.”

Responding to a question about allergies, ManroeWakerell indicated that, in general, it is safe to take a vaccine but encouraged people to talk it over with their primary care physician first in case there is something that is in the vaccine that could cause a reaction in a specific individual.

Pare noted that vaccines that are available in Canada are approved by Health Canada. While it is unknown at this stage whether more vaccines will need to be administered in the future, similar to flu shot vaccines, Pare said the current vaccines “should be long enough to get us through the pandemic.”

Johnston pointed out COVID-19 variants are spreading quicker than the original strain but she noted the vaccines are doing well in protecting against the new variants as well. Slate added there is a “booster” being developed by Moderna to protect better against variants.

Manroe-Wakerell noted common side effects can include fatigue, chills, fever and nausea but most will recover from that in a short time period.

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The Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre hosted a “vaccine hesitancy session” online last Thursday. People can register for a second one through the Eventbrite website with the second session being March 26 at 9 a.m. Screenshot

“They usually go away in a couple of days,” she said.

The province expects to go into Phase 2 of the vaccine roll-out plan in the coming weeks, and that includes adults aged 60-79 in five-year increments. However, local pharmacies are already booking appointments and giving shots to those in the 60-64 age group.

Slate urged women to check with their doctors if they are pregnant and would like a vaccine, adding studies are still being done regarding children. He also pointed out the delay in giving second doses as the province wants more people to get a first dose before administering second doses.

“It’s better to give 10 million people one dose than five million people two doses,” he said. “In the end, it will save more lives.”

A second “vaccine hesitancy session” is being planned by the WECHC for March 26 at 9 a.m. People can register in advance through www.eventbrite.com.

“These forums are open to anyone who may want to learn more or may have questions about the vaccine,” explained Taillefer. “We certainly don’t have the answer for every question out there, but the panel we have put together will be able to address a large number of common concerns.”

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Continued from Page 1 The Essex County Library will also put out a call to local artists to see what they can do in terms of concepts for the mural. Designs will be judged and Greenall added they will include ACF board members when it comes time to pick what the final look of the mural will be.

Computer access for people is important, Peddie emphasized, noting that there are those who don’t have access to the internet unless it is at a place like a public library.

“Not everyone has a computer at home so they come to places like libraries,” he said. “The great libraries in North America are doing that.”

Peddie said the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic delayed the donation and Greenall hopes to get work started soon with the fruits of their labours to be realized by mid to late-summer. Greenall said the Essex County Library system partners with each of the seven municipalities in which it operates, noting the municipalities themselves actually own the buildings. She said it is nice to gain additional partnerships as well, such as the one with the Amherstburg Community Foundation.

“We’re always grateful for these types of partnerships,” said Greenall.

Peddie believes places like public libraries will surge in a post-COVID world.

“A lot of people think libraries are dead,” he said.

“Far from it.”

As for what is next for the ACF, Peddie said they hope to launch another round of the “Believe in Amherstburg” grant program. While the library project was one of four projects in the first wave of ACF funding, the second was the first “Believe in Amherstburg” initiative which ended up raising approximately $63,000 in 2020 for 13 local non-profit organizations.

“We’re going to be announcing Believe in Amherstburg 2021,” he said. “I’d like to think we can beat (the $63,000 total) but we’ll see.”

For more information on the Amherstburg Community Foundation, visit www.amherstburgfoundation.org. For more information on the Essex County Library, visit www.essexcountylibrary.ca.

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Town tourist staff present options for business owners’ consideration for 2021 Open Air program

By Ron Giofu

Businesses in the downtown core of Amherstburg, specifically in the footprint of where the Open Air Weekends program was held last year, had a chance to air their views and concerns last week.

Members of the town’s tourism department, including manager of tourism and culture Anne Rota and tourism co-ordinators Kelly O’Rourke and Sarah Van Grinsven, were joined in presenting the virtual meeting with manager of licensing and enforcement Nicole Rubli last Wednesday night.

“We all have opinions on what worked best for us as individuals,” said O’Rourke. “We are here to come to an understanding on what is best for most of Staff from the Amherstburg tourism department as well as the licensing and enforcement department went over four options on what this year’s Open Air Weekends could us.” look like. Information was gathered from local business owners and a report will be presented to town council. Screenshot O’Rourke said the concept of the meeting was businesses to set up patios and displays “For us, it was successful but we want it “a 21st Century best practice.” Peddie, to allow businesses to share their stories, on municipal property. make sure it works for everyone,” said also the president of the Amherstburg air their concerns and provide their “We developed parking for employees Johnston.

Community Foundation (ACF), said input so staff could put that into a report in the bus bays at General Amherst High River Bookshop owner Richard the ACF brought in three urbanists who that will go towards town council. She School,” said Rubli.

Peddie noted the concept of open streets recommended open streets. said tourism staff have been working to Continued on Page 6 According to Rubli, there are 312 public has worked around the world and called assist in the town’s economic recovery. parking spaces within a three-minute Rubli said it is still a “very fluid walk of the intersection of Richmond OPEN situation” as the COVID-19 pandemic St. and Dalhousie St. while there are an SUNDAY is still ongoing. However, four options additional 237 spots within a six-minute 9-3 were presented to the business owners walk of that same intersection.

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Jack Purdie Park provides valuable community space

I’d like to respond to Paul M. Pouget’s letter to the editor on March 3. In Mr. Pouget’s letter, he criticized Councillor McArthur for promoting a $20,000 allocation of town funds towards the Villanova tennis court revitalization.

If Mr. Pouget would like to blame anyone, feel free to blame me. As a member of the tennis community, we ask every year to have improvements made to the existing courts and further, to see the new courts being constructed.

The town has identified the addition of new hard court, sport surfaces (tennis, Parks are essential in many ways; They provide space for activities and unite the pickleball, basketball) as a need. However, the cost of a new surface is approximately $50,000-$80,000 per court. So, to have a similar build as Villanova constructcommunity.

Notably, Jack Purdie Park is a local landmark. It has been here longer than I have ed, the cost could reach as high as a quarter-million dollars.

To revitalize that facility will be a fraction of that total as some of the infrastruclived. It has history. As I remember, Jack Purdie Park is where many happy hours of my childhood were spent. Not only do people, including myself, feel connected ture can be maintained (parking, fencing, lighting). To satisfy the needs of two to this park, it is essential to have parks such as these to ensure the well-being of user groups (tennis and pickleball) is a win-win. To enter into an agreement with the Town of LaSalle and the Catholic school board for a portion of that cost makes the community.

Where will the people of Monopoly subdivision go if you take away their park? economic sense and demonstrates good judgement.

Mr. Pouget, if you are familiar with the town’s planning documents, they specifiThe COVID-19 lockdown has undoubtedly demonstrated just how valuable our parks are. Much peace of mind has come through visiting Amherstburg’s parks cally state that the town will look to co-operate with the local school boards and enter into user agreements for the shared use of facilities. Villanova is Amherstburg’s during these chaotic times. Don’t sell Jack Purdie Park. Keep it.

—Miriam Leardi Catholic secondary school. The fact that it sits on the LaSalle side of County Road Amherstburg 8 should not matter. As Councillor McArthur noted, that site will be close to a segment of our population. It is no different than the courts at Malden or Anderdon, which are away from the town centre.

In closing, I’d like to say we too aspire to have new courts in the core of Amherstburg, along with an overall improvement in the town’s parks. However, please consider the amenities gained at Villanova, which will be utilized by our taxpayers, for a relatively small cost. This can be done in time for the current season.

—Bill Seagris, Amherstburg

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Town applying for $100,000 to support 2021 Open Air program

By Ron Giofu

Amherstburg town council has applied for funding under the Canadian Healthy Communities Initiative Fund to support this year’s Open Air Weekends program..

However, that application did not come without questions from members of council.

The town applied for $100,000 under the grant program’s “Safe Vibrant Public Spaces” stream.

“I’m all for grant money,” said Councillor Peter Courtney. “It’s great when you can get it. We’re all paying the taxes for that grant money in one way or another.”

Courtney said the grant was open to any open air space like parks and recreation centres and wondered how the Open Air Weekend program was selected.

“The Open Air came before us at budget in regards to earmarking money for it and there were some reservations and questions that had to be answered and there’s still outstanding direction to administration on BIAs and getting money from downtown residents that did prosper from it,” he said, noting public input from businesses was still asked for.

Courtney wanted to know if there was anything else that $100,000, mentioning possible baseball diamonds at one point, could have been used for and believed council was “hogtied and collared” in one direction such as Open Air Weekends. He wanted council to have options and not be presented “a day before the deadline” to apply.

Courtney indicated there were still business owners and community members wishing to address council with concerns in relation to the program.

Director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts said administration moved the process as quickly as possible. He stated the town was not ready for some of the options presented as part of the grant application criteria while other options, administration believes, can be funded through other sources.

The funding can help build “a COVID resistent community” and the $100,000 does more for the Open Air Weekends than it would in other projects as the funding wouldn’t entirely cover other projects. He said if baseball diamonds were an option, he would have brought that before council.

“The $100,000 made a lot of sense in for the Open Air project,” he stated. “What council has funded is an improved level of service.”

Funding will help cover keeping washrooms open, streets clean and take care of litter as the season is extended.

“We actually have not had significant funding for build out as an opportunity here,” he said.

Pertaining to funding sources, Roberts said they are “constantly” looking for opportunities and the town is “on the cusp” of getting $250,000 in grant money coming in before the first quarter of the year is out.

CAO John Miceli said items that could be purchased with the grant funding could also be used for other events. Those could include traffic bollards, traffic gates, accessible patio sets, patio heaters and outdoor planters.

“This will afford things we don’t have in the budget"

Crowds of patrons visit downtown Amherstburg during the town’s first Open Air Weekend on Saturday, June 27, 2020. (Photo by Jonathan Martin)

“I looked at the other opportunities that would be available to us as a town if we purchased these assets,” he said.

Councillor Don McArthur said Open Air Weekends was a “smashing success” last year but still didn’t live up to the vision the town had for it because “COVID got in the way.” He added “it lifted up this town at a time when it needed lifting up.” He said there is $50,000 in the 2021 budget but the town also wants businesses to put “skin in the game” and put even more money in, possibly through a yet-tobe-established BIA. He believed the town would be “foolish” not to apply for the grant, believing Open Air can be even more successful.

Councillor Michael Prue pointed out the grant program is through the federal government and requires no money from the town.

“If somebody wants to give the town $100,000, we should by all means take it,” he said. “This will afford things we don’t have in the budget, things that should come in handy,” he said.

Prue said he was sympathetic to Courtney’s concerns as council members have “to make ourselves open” to future deputations. He said they have to tell community members the money was available for this purpose, but point out assets would also be available for other events as well.

“I’m going to take this gift and I’m going to spend it for many more purposes than just downtown,” said Prue.

Courtney emphasized he was not saying no to a grant and wanted to know if there were other options.

“I’m good with it,” he said. “I’m not anti-grant. I never was.”

Councillor Marc Renaud thanked Roberts and the tourism department for going for the grant. He also added they can use the assets in other parts of the community.

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Continued from Page 3 Peddie said his background includes finding ways to make ideas and events better.

“It would be a shame if we walked away from it,” he said.

Peddie believed the COVID-19 pandemic was the reason some businesses saw decreased business, but other business owners disagreed.

“COVID-19 did not hurt businesses, the street closures did,” said Jen DeLuca from the Waterfront Ice Cream Parlour.

The Open Air Weekends were successful for some businesses and not for others and DeLuca questioned an event that benefits half of the businesses “at the expense of the other half.” She added that urbanists may make recommendations but business owners born and raised in Amherstburg know what is best for their businesses.

DeLuca also believed Navy Yard Park could be utilized more for events like that.

“You don’t necessarily have to use the streets,” she said.

Local barbers and hair salons said they saw a noticeable dropoff in business during Open Air Weekends. Gay-Anne Ledingham from Ambiance Hair Designs said she wants to stop being negative but noted “we’ve all sacrificed this past year.” She said she has had customers who were told they had to move their vehicles as they were getting their hair done.

“Let’s all make Amherstburg great again by working together,” she said.

Elio Del Col added “we don’t want to lose any business downtown” but said the downtown area is also a neighbourhood for people and they would often get dirty looks when having to use the streets during Open Air Weekends to get where they were going.

“There are residents who have other things to do,” he said.

Del Col believed more attention had to be given to the concerns people have,

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Amherstburg is a “remarkable town,” added Del Col, and “I think if we get too ambitious, we are going to trample the people who made it a remarkable town.”

Del Col also believed it was the street closures and not so much COVID-19 that had a negative impact on some businesses.

Rob Iannucci from Nuccelli’s Frozen Yogurt suggested not having the streets closed on Sundays.

“For the scoop industry, Sunday is our biggest day,” he said.

Lori Brouyette from the Mariner’s Rescue B&B and Jason DeLuca from Navy Yard Flats both said they entertained people from around the region and as far as Toronto.

“They absolutely loved it,” DeLuca said of Open Air Weekends.

Guests were looking for a quiet, safe environment, Brouyette stated, “and we afforded them that. It was a nice event.”

Brian Fowkes from Lot 10 Brewery added without Open Air Weekends, his business may not have survived, while Renée D’Amore from Downtown Espresso indicated it was good for her business but wanted to make it better for all businesses.

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Marta Leardi-Anderson appointed to the Wilson International Centre for Scholars

By Ron Giofu An Amherstburg resident has been appointed as a global fellow to a prestigious U.S. organization.

Marta Leardi-Anderson was appointed as a global fellow to the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars. She is currently the executive director at the Cross-Border Institute at the University of Windsor. She has been an executive vice president for P3 Procurement and Policy at the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. While working on the latter, she was involved with the team that selected the proponent team to build the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.

“It is quite an honour,” said Leardi-Anderson.

Leardi-Anderson said she was approached by Christopher Sands, whom she described as a world-renowned expert on Canada-U.S. relations, to apply to be a global fellow at the Wilson Centre. She took him up on the offer and after her application was reviewed, she was accepted.

“When you work so hard and for so long, it’s nice that someone recognizes you,” said Leardi-Anderson. “It’s quite the crowd I join. I’m very proud to have been added to this list.”

Leardi-Anderson believes her appointment serves as a message to young people they can accomplish what they set out to do. She noted she is a graduate of both General Amherst High School and the University of Windsor, adding she has worked in the federal government as well as in the private sector throughout her career.

“I think it’s a great story,” said Leardi-Anderson.

The process between applying to be a global fellow to when she was notified she was accepted was about two months or so. She said she is proud to represent the area and the University of Windsor and noted she will be acting as an ambassador for the Wilson Centre.

“It’s a small ‘a’ ambassadorship that allows us to exchange ideas and research regarding Canada-U.S. relations,” said Leardi-Anderson.

Leardi-Anderson added “it’s good to add another dimension to the discussion” and further believed “it’s going to be a lot of fun.” Her appointment runs through Feb. 28, 2023.

“I think this is going to be a highlight over the next two years,” she said.

According to a letter sent to her by Wilson Center senior vice president Robert S. Litwak: “As a Wilson Center Global Fellow, you will become part of our global network of preeminent thought-leaders. These non-resident fellows help amplify the Center’s mission and programming lanes of excellence through their research, timely analysis, and other activities. This select group will become an integral part of our intellectual community and be ambassadors for the Center in their home institutions, their countries, and beyond.

“Each of the Wilson Center Global Fellows is affiliated to one of the Center’s geographic or thematic programs. You are affiliated with the Canada Institute.

The conditions of these two-year appointments will be individually tailored to meet the needs of those programs and your preferences as a Global Fellow.”

Leardi-Anderson’s bio, found on the Wilson Centre’s website (www.wilsoncentre.org), it notes she has “over 20 years’ experience providing strategic policy and operational advice to the most senior level decision-makers in public and private sector organizations. She has led large scale infrastructure projects and innovative initiatives.”

Her bio points out her current position and the fact she was appointed by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as chair of the Owen Sound Transportation Company, “responsible for the safe and efficient operation of some of the country’s largest ferry services.”

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Representatives from the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) not only gave Amherstburg town council on update on ERCA’s 2021 budget, but a project the authority is doing locally as well.

ERCA chair Tania Jobin, CAO/secretary-treasurer Tim Byrne and Shelley McMullen, ERCA’s interim CFO/director of finance and corporate services joined town council’s virtual meeting March 8 to outline this year’s conservation authority budget but also to field questions that council members had.

Jobin said changes to the Conservation Act had an impact on ERCA’s 2021 budget.

“As you know, the changes to the Act which were contained within Bill 229 have widespread and significant implications for operations and program delivery with the narrowing of the objects of conservation authorities. In accordance with these changes, the authority’s programs have been categorized in mandatory and non-mandatory services based on the information that is currently available and in the absence of detailed regulations from the province,” she said.

Mandatory services are currently classified as natural hazards, management of lands, drinking water source protection and services that are presently legislated.

Jobin said the draft budget totals just over $10 million, she said. Jobin added budgeted expenses include $2.4 million of costs that are attributed to municipal partnership projects for which the authority secures partial funding from other governments and organizations.

“The total requested levy contribution from member municipalities is approximately $3.4 million,” said Jobin. “This represents an increase in levy of two percent. In the Town of Amherstburg, based on the CVA apportionment, the requested increase amounts to $4,203.”

The municipal levies account for less than 50 per cent for the ongoing programs offered by ERCA, she added.

“In total, this levy equates to $10.75 per person in our watershed, an increase of 26 cents from 2020,” Jobin said. “Seventy-two per cent of the levy, or $7.78 per person, is tied to delivering mandatory services.”

Jobin added that by 2020, it is anticipated that ERCA will need funding agreements with participating municipalities to help fund non-mandatory programs and services. Those could include such things as tree planting, habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, trail development, museum services at the John R. Park Homestead, education programs and climate change resiliency.

“It’s widely recognized that conservation authorities play a critical role in protecting our environment and natural heritage, mitigating hazards and supporting municipal partners by providing an environmental, conservation and risk assessment lens on development applications,” she stated.

Jobin believed the types of programs and services offered by the Essex Region Conservation Authority are best done on a regional watershed basis. She didn’t think any single municipal jurisdiction could manage the environmental issues alone with those issues including flooding, deforestation and erosion to name just three. She also touted the importance of environment education in the region.

“The mechanisms to address these are best managed collaboratively,” she said.

ERCA officials were also questioned about the wetland and cycling track that is being built within Holiday Beach Conservation Area. That project is partially funded by the Amherstburg Community Foundation.

“The funding was assembled to proceed with the works. Organizationally, since we are a tenant on Holiday Beach, we have to fulfill full clearances from the province with respect to that work,” said Byrne. “Weather permitting, and with the full OK coming through the province, we will be proceeding.”

Byrne said that should be occurring in 2021.

On a household basis, McMullen said the levy equates to approximately $20 per household in the region, something she said has stayed roughly the same for the past seven years. Councillor Michael Prue had questioned why ERCA breaks it down to a per person view of budget versus to the town and county doing it per household, adding he prefers it to be broken down on a per household basis.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche asked about the maintenance of trails such as the Cypher Systems Greenway and the Chrysler Canada Greenway.

“I do bike on those from time to time and I know we do a maintenance of the ground area. What about the surrounding tree limbs. Do we get into a regular maintenance of those because I’ve been slapped in the face more than once by low hanging branches as I’m driving down the trail on a bike. I’m curious as to what we are doing to take away that danger,” stated Meloche.

Byrne said “we are active in doing tree health surveys and maintenance of all conservation areas.” He said all properties are regularly accessed and maintained. If there is an area that “needs a haircut,” foresters can go out there and resolve the issue.

Those activities would be considered mandatory and covered by the levy, Byrne added, offering to address any issue the deputy mayor may have in certain areas.

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Amherstburg, Leamington, and Windsor recruiting vaccination clinic support staff

The Town of Amherstburg has been added to the list of municipalities that will host COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics and temporary staff are now being recruited to work at it.

The County of Essex announced last Thursday that the Town of Amherstburg, the Municipality of Leamington and the City of Windsor have launched a recruitment campaign for temporary Vaccination Clinic Support staff in their respective municipalities.

According to a media release issued by the county, these positions “are essential to the ongoing operations of the mass vaccination campaign being led by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) with the support of the County of Essex, our local municipalities and Essex-Windsor EMS.” There are expected to be more than 100 temporary jobs and potentially more split between the two County of Essex mass vaccination sites, located at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre in Leamington and the Libro Centre in Amherstburg, and in Windsor.

Applicants interested in working in Amherstburg can apply directly to careers.amherstburg.ca and those interested in working in Leamington can apply directly to leamington.ca/careers. Applicants interested in working in Windsor can apply directly on the city’s website.

The positions will be responsible for carrying out the following non-medical roles, including but not limited to: Greeter, Client Guide, Registration Clerk and Runner. Successful applicants will be required to work in a clinical environment, interacting with a large number of community residents.

The successful candidates have to be at least 18 and possess a high school diploma or the equivalent. The county states that customer service experience, strong interpersonal skills as well as time management and problem-solving skills are required, with fluency in a second language being an asset. Anticipated hours of

Amherstburg is one of the sites recruiting staff for COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics. Those interested in working at the Libro Centre can apply through the Town of Amherstburg’s website while those interested in working in Leamington or Windsor can apply through those municipalities’ respective websites. The vaccination clinic in Leamington is pictured here.

Photo courtesy of the County of Essex Twitter page

work range from 24 to 40 hours per week and will vary up to 12-hour shifts based on clinic operations.

Applications will be received until the positions have been filled. Resumes are not being accepted, the county states, and it is requested those interested in employment complete the online application form in its entirety.

“We are pleased to accommodate any individual needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact in advance: Leamington Human Re-

Vaccination Clinic Support Windsor-Essex needs your help to support the region’s COVID-19 mass vaccination program.

We are urgently recruiting residents who can perform vital, non-medical tasks at vaccination centres in Amherstburg, Leamington and Windsor.

These positions will be responsible for roles including but not limited to: Greeter, Client Guide, Registration Clerk and Runner. Successful candidates must be at least 18 and will be required to work in a clinical environment, interacting with a large number of community residents.

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sources: 519-326-5761, ext. 1112, Amherstburg Human Resources: 519-736-0012, ext. 2226 or Windsor Human Resources: 519-255-6515,” the county states in the release.

Amherstburg town council officially approved entering into the agreement to host a COVID-19 mass vaccination centre at its March 8 meeting. It could open as soon as the last week in March and is expected to run through late July or early August.

Should another COVID-19 mass vaccination centre be needed, the Municipality of Lakeshore has been selected as an alternate site.

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Walker Aggregates’ McGregor Quarry won the community relations award from the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA). One of the projects the quarry was recognized for was the donation of stone material to Gesstwood Camp and Education Centre.

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Quarry wins award from Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

By Ron Giofu An Amherstburg quarry has received an industry award as a result of its community service.

Walker Aggregates’ quarry in McGregor received the 2020 community relations award from the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA) with the award being presented at the OSSGA’s conference and AGM in February. The OSSGA stated in a press release that this is the sixth OSSGA community relations award for the McGregor quarry. In 2020, the quarry was recognized for its “advanced noise, dust and traffic mitigation strategies as well as its ongoing contributions to local organizations and initiatives.

The community relations award recognizes those who have demonstrated leadership in promoting good neighbour relations, community involvement, education and industry awareness Donations from the McGregor quarry include giving stone material to the Gesstwood Camp and Education

Centre in Essex, the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum in McGregor and to local neighbours for highway maintenance. It also sponsored local golf tournaments with the company also stating it lent its site to the Windsor Police Service for long-range target practice.

The OSSGA further states that site staff always look forward to hosting the quarry’s annual summer community barbecue but had to skip that initiative in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Public outreach is central to the McGregor Quarry’s community reputation, the OSSGA stated, stating in the press release that neighbours are personally notified before blasting and the quarry’s team of workers continually collects feedback to improve the site’s operation. The quarry also hosts school tours and site meetings when conditions allow and also relays quarry news and events through its newsletter and personal interactions with community members.

“We are so pleased to receive a community relations award from the OSSGA for our McGregor Quarry this

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The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is a nonprofit industry association representing over 280 sand, gravel and crushed stone producers and suppliers of valuable industry products and services. Collectively, its members produce a large majority of the approximately 164 million tonnes of aggregate consumed annual on average in the province to build and maintain Ontario’s infrastructure needs.

“We encourage each member to be sound stewards of the lands on which they operate and to be engaged and valued members of their community,” said Norm Cheesman, executive director of the OSSGA. “All of OSSGA’s 2020 award winners have met and exceeded those expectations.”

Windsor residents charged after attempted vehicle stop

A pair of Windsor residents face charges as a result of allegedly failing to stop for police in Amherstburg.

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment state officers tried to stop a vehicle for allegedly speeding in the area of County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) and County Road 20 around 3 a.m. March 7. It is further alleged the white Ford F-150 did not stop for police and went into OPP territory.

Police say the progress of the vehicle was monitored and was later found in Windsor where two people – a 22-year-old male and an 18-year-old female – were arrested for possession of stolen property as the vehicle was found to be stolen.

More catalytic converter thefts - The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment are investigating the theft of another catalytic converter from a vehicle.

After four were reported stolen last week at a business in Amherstburg, another was stolen this week with the theft occurring March 8 from a Ford motorhome parked at a business in the 4400 block of County Road 18.

There are currently no suspects and the matter remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-736-2252 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477) or www.catchcrooks.com.

Theft from retailer - Police are investigating a theft which occurred from a storage container located at a retailer in the 100 block of Sandwich St. S. Suspects, believed to be a male and a female, allegedly cut the lock, entered the storage unit and stole several boxes of diapers. Police add it is unknown at this time if any other items were taken.

The suspects reportedly left the scene in a four-door blue sedan, possibly a Ford Focus, police add.

The matter was reported to the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment March 8 but is believed to have occurred over the previous night.

Anyone with information is requested to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Vehicle theft - The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment are investigating a report of a stolen vehicle. The matter was reported last Thursday but is believed to have occurred sometime over the previous night.

A black Chevy Equinox was reported to have been stolen from a residence in the 8800 block of Concession 8.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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

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Amherstburg firefighters battled a pair of blazes over the past number of days that were either in fields or bush areas.

Fire crews were on scene of a field fire for over two hours last Friday, but there were no injuries or substantial damage.

Assistant deputy fire chief Ron Meloche said crews were dispatched to a field behind homes in the 1500 block of Front Road South in Amherst Point last Friday with the call coming in at roughly 12:30 p.m.

About 14 firefighters were on scene, said Meloche, including firefighters from Station 3 and a squad from Station 1.

Meloche estimated it involved about three acres of farmland. Bean stubble and crop residue was what ignited, he added.

“We had a stiff wind and that’s what pushed the fire in the field,” he stated.

The fire started as a result of “a spark from an object,” said Meloche. There were no injuries and no damage estimate.

“No buildings were involved, no homes were involved,” said Meloche.

No structures were involved in a Monday night fire, he added, with that fire being in the 700 block of Front Road South. There is no known cause as of press time, but Meloche indicated it was being investigated. He said vegetation including old trees

Amherstburg firefighters battle a fire in a field behind homes in the 1500 block of Front Road South last Friday afternoon. There were no injuries or damage estimates as no buildings were involved.

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were damaged over a five to six acre site.

There were no injuries Monday night with 34 firefighters from three stations called out. Crews were dispatched after 8 p.m., he added, and were on scene close to midnight.

As a general rule, Meloche said people need to be aware if burning yard waste or other objects, particularly in dry conditions. He said if people want to have a fire, they should obtain a fire permit.

Fire permits can be obtained by contacting the Amherstburg Fire Department at 519-736-6500 or through www.amherstburgfire.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 27 DRIVE-THRU EASTER MEAL PICK-UP - Presented by Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the Amherstburg Food Bank. Volunteers and staff will drop full Easter meal into the back of your vehicle. Boxes of food will include a ham, bag of potatoes, vegetables, fruit and non-perishable items. Event takes place at the Amherstburg Community Hub, located at 320 Richmond St., from 10 a.m.-12 noon. To ensure safety of staff and volunteers, masks are mandatory for everyone in the vehicles. SACU rib/chicken dinner; Presented by Save African Child Uganda (SACU) at the River Canard K of C on Malden Road. Orders can be taken through March 19. Cost is $25 per dinner. Runs between 4:30-6 p.m. You will be contacted with your pick-up time after an order is placed. To order, visit www. sacuganda.org/time-for-a-bbq-dinner.

MONDAY, APRIL 5 FREE EASTER DINNER - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission having our Easter Dinner on Monday, April 5. Serving dinner from 12-1 p.m., takeout only. The mission is located at 298 Victoria St. S.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24 RIB/CHICKEN DINNER - Held at the River Canard K of C Hall. Supports the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club. Order and pay for dinner and pick it up between 4:30-6:30 p.m. from the hall parking lot. Choose pick-up time starting at 4:30 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter. $30 includes dinner choice and a limited edition BYCOC glass (hand wash only) or $25 for choice of ribs or chicken. To order dinner or glasses, e-mail VicePresident@bryerswood.com. Please state your pick up time when you order.

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

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Passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 9, 2021 at 86 years of age. Loving wife of the late Donald “Rocky” McLean for 64 years. Beloved mother of Mike ( Joan), Dan and Kim Kollin (the late Chuck). Dear nanny of the late Jason (Claudette), Kristy (Dan Atherton), Wes ( Julia), Renee Graham (Richard), Matthew (Ashley Avery), Mike Jr., Brad Kollin (Michelle), Brian Kollin (Brit) and great nanny of 15 and 1 on the way. Survived by brother-in-law Fred McLean (Cheryl). She will be sadly missed by many friends, nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to the staff at Season Amherstburg for your care and compassion. If you so desire, donations to the St. John the Baptists Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.

On Friday March 12, 2021 reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend a Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptists Church (225 Brock St.) at 12pm. You can reserve a seat for the Funeral Mass at FamiliesFirst. ca (RSVP) or by calling directly. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Families First, 585 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, 519-969-5841.

Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca

GORSKI FARMS IS LOOKING FOR full-time tractor drivers. Experience with Autosteer equipment is beneficial but not required. Call Joe Gorski 519-977-4460. ______________________

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ERCA reminding equestrians of spring thaw trail use

Kicks & Giggles ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Concern about the plight of the less fortunate could be on your mind, Aries. You may have many questions about humanitarian issues and be wondering how to get involved.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You normally are a very active person, Taurus. Figure out ways to channel that activity into something for the greater good — as well as something that can benefit you.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 This week you will enjoy a break where you can relax and decompress for a change, Gemini. Maybe you can use it as an opportunity to be introspective and forward-thinking.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you enjoy caring for others and regularly put your needs aside to cater to friends and family. But this week you are the one who needs advice and help.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Try to find things that can keep you occupied at home while you wait for an appointment or spend a lot of time indoors, Leo. Home projects may be an option.

Special to the RTT As the weather warms, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is reminding users of the Chrysler Canada Greenway trail systems that horses are prohibited from the trail during the spring thaw.

“With spring rains pending and saturated soils, the greenway trail surface is very susceptible to surface damage The Essex Region Conservation Authority is reminding people about from horse hooves. Even a few riding horses on the Chrysler Canada Greenway and what it can do to them. Pictured is the Chrysler Canada Greenway with ERCA noting horses during this critical pehorses are not permitted on the Cypher Systems Greenway.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu riod can make the trail difficult for cyclists or pedestrians as it leaves the trail surface very bumpy,” explains Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Services.

“We have designed the trail as a multi-use surface, but these hoof prints create ruts that can cause safety issues for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as add a significant expense to re-grade. We have to ensure the trails provide the greatest good for the greatest amount of people.”

Since the trail opened in the year 2000, horse access has been permitted along sections the Chrysler Canada Greenway. Trail use rules indicate horse owners/ riders must clean up horse droppings, just like all responsible pet owners.

“We communicate regularly with the equine community to help with the enforcement of these rules,” Money confirms. “But not every horse owner is affiliated with an equine group.”

Money also reminds the public that motorized vehicles, like ATVs and dirt bikes are not permitted on the Greenway trail system, and that even cyclists should use caution again creating ruts when trail conditions are very soft.

“Refraining from use for a short period of time to allow weather conditions to harden up the trail surface can save thousands of dollars in grading expenses Lineage Allows:said 2 xMoney.

1/4 page / colour while ensuring safety for all users,” A guide to Greenway etiquette can beMarch found 17, on 24 ERCA’s website at essexreWednesdays: gionconservation.ca.

AMHERSTBURG RIVER TOWN TIME

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, friends keep calling but you may not be in the mood to do the receiving.

Don’t isolate for too long, as support from others is important and beneficial.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Do not fight the thoughts or feelings that are running through you this week, Libra.

Some may not pan out, but something may come through that sets a new course for you.

RECYCLING

RECHARGE

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes you can be a bit vague when it comes to relationships, Scorpio. Be clear about your intentions if you are thinking of getting into a new relationship.

Back To The Basics

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Learning how to read other people’s emotions can help you learn to interact with and support those around you, Sagittarius. Practice your skills of perception.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even though you have a solid game plan in place, you may experience a few challenges along the way. Use these experiences to learn from your mistakes.

Set Out By 6 a.m.

On your scheduled collection day.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 This week you may have a conversation with someone who opens your eyes to entirely new possibilities, Aquarius. Embrace 7.5” this exciting time.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t avoid conflict at all costs, Pisces.

Rather, learn effective ways to face any and all events that come your way. You’ll be more well-rounded.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 14 - Ansel Elgort, Actor (27) MARCH 15 - Eva Longoria, Actress (46) MARCH 16 - Lauren Graham, Actress (53) MARCH 17 - Rob Lowe, Actor (57) MARCH 18 - Lily Collins, Actress (32) MARCH 19 - Bruce Willis, Actor (66) MARCH 20 - Ruby Rose, Actress/Model (35)

Only PAPER in the Red Box/Cart.

Only CONTAINERS in the Blue Box/Cart.

Keep’em Separate Paper products and containers must be separated by you.

Size Right

WORD SCRAMBLE

Oversized cardboard must be broken down no larger than: 30” x 30” / 76 cm x 76 cm

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to work.

Normal collection occurs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mixing paper and containers in the same box/cart is considered ‘contaminated’ and will not be collected.

Smaller boxes can be ‘nested’ inside each other. No larger than the size of a Red Box. Remove shipping peanuts, air pillows, or plastic wrap prior to recycling boxes.

ESSEX-WINDSOR SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY / ewswa.org / ask@ewswa.org / 1-800-563-3377

ANSWERS ON PAGE 13

Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.

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Local pharmacies now offering COVID-19 vaccines for Ontarians aged 60-64

By RTT Staff

Some local pharmacies are beginning to offer COVID-19 vaccines for those aged 60-64.

The province notes as vaccine supply increases, the Ontario government is expanding the delivery channels available to administer COVID-19 vaccines to include pharmacies and primary care settings.

As of last Friday, over 325 pharmacies will be offering the AstraZeneca/ COVISHIELD vaccine to eligible Ontarians aged 60-64, by appointment only, as part of the vaccine delivery pilot program in specific regions.

As of March 12, over 325 pharmacy sites, including Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall and independent pharmacies, will offer the AstraZeneca vaccine to eligible Ontarians 60-64 in Toronto, Windsor-Essex, and Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington.

To book an appointment, the Ontario government says eligible Ontarians can visit ontario.ca/pharmacycovidvaccine to find a participating pharmacy and can contact the pharmacy to book an appointment.

The Walmart in Amherstburg is also booking appointments to have people vaccinated.

“We are ready to help get Canadians immunized against COVID-19,” said Shelly Kiroff, Senior Vice President, Health and Wellness, Walmart Canada. “We have an enormous sense of pride to be part of the vaccine rollout. I’m proud that Canadians come to Walmart for all their health, wellness and pharmacy needs and now we’re

ready to support them with COVID-19 vaccines, too.”

The Rexall location in Amherstburg is also a location where people aged 60-64 can book appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Shoppers Drug Mart is another location where people in that age range can get vaccinated.

“Pharmacists are among the most trusted healthcare professionals, providing convenient and accessible community-level health services. We commend the Ontario government for allowing pharmacists to join the immunization campaign in the province,” said Jeff Leger, President, Shoppers Drug Mart. “Across Canada, there are more than 10,000 pharmacies, in rural areas and urban centres.

Based on the most recent flu season, it is expected that community pharmacies could vaccinate up to three million Canadians each week.”

The province says vaccine rollout will be expanded to more pharmacies in other regions of the province as supply increases.

The Ontario government says it is preparing to move into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan next month, with a focus on vaccinating populations based on age and risk. Vaccinations continue to be offered to eligible populations at hospitals, mobile clinics and mass immunization clinics.

Mass immunization clinics are a significant delivery channel to administer Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Over 120 mass immunization clinics are planned to open this month across On-

FORM 6 FORM FORM 6 6 SALE OF BY TENDER FORM 6 PUBLIC SALE OFLAND LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER SALE OF LAND

BY PUBLIC TENDER FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001 SALE OF LAND

BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Act, 2001 SALE OFMunicipal LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Ontario Regulation 181/03

Municipal Act, 181/03 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03 Ontario Regulation Municipal Act, 2001 Municipal Tax 181/03 Sale Rules Ontario Regulation Municipal Tax Rules Sale Rules Municipal Tax Sale Ontario Regulation Municipal Tax Sale181/03 Rules Municipal Tax Sale Rules

Amherstburg Walmart pharmacist Rebecca Dass administers one of the first local COVID-19 vaccines to Walmart pharmacy patient Lydia Fiorini. Walmart started administering COVID-19 shots to patients ages 60-64 last week. Special to the RTT

tario in addition to sites already open, increasing the province’s vaccine administration capacity to over 150,000 doses per day, dependent on supply.

Phase One of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is nearing completion,

with nearly one million doses administered and over 279,000 Ontarians fully immunized.

The province launched an online booking system and a provincial customer service desk March 15.

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, April 12, 2021 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described as Part of Lot 27, Concession 1, municipally known as 1459 Front Road North. The property contains one single detached structure and one detached accessory structure and the total area subject to the rezoning is 9866.5 sq m (2.44 acres). (see key map below) THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 is to change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Residential Type 1A (R1A) Zone” and “Special Provision Residential Type 1A (R1A-10) Zone”. The parcel is designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s Official Plan.

The lands described above are subject to an application for consent (File B/18/20) to sever a residential building lot.

The severed residential building lot will be rezoned to R1A-10 and the retained lot will be rezoned to R1A. THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow for general residential uses on the subject properties. The amendment will bring the zoning of both the severed and retained parcels in line with the Official Plan designation of Low Density Residential. The “Special Provision Residential Type 1A (R1A-10) Zone” is established as a site specific zone for the severed residential building lot created through consent, to allow all uses in the R1A Zone as well as the addition of the keeping of livestock for personal use subject to required setbacks.

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 fgarardo@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, April 8, 2021 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard Take Notice that tenders are invited forpurchase the purchase ofland(s) the land(s) described below andbe will be received until 3:00 p.m.

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the of the described below and will received until 3:00 p.m.

by Council. local time on April 22, at the St. Amherstburg, ON 2A5.

Take Notice that tenders are invited for ofHall, the 271 land(s) described below and will beON received until 3:00 p.m. local time onThursday, Thursday, April 22,2021, 2021, theTown Town Hall, 271Sandwich Sandwich St.South, South, Amherstburg, ONN9V N9V 2A5. local time on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the theatpurchase Town Hall, 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, N9V 2A5.

THE CORPORATION OF TOWN OF CORPORATION OFTHE THE TOWN OFAMHERSTBURG AMHERSTBURG THETHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN AMHERSTBURG Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s)OF described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m.

Take Notice that tenders are22, invited of 271 the Sandwich land(s) described below and will beON received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, April 2021,for at the the purchase Town Hall, St. South, Amherstburg, N9V 2A5. localThe timetenders on Thursday, April 22, 2021, the Town Hall, 271 Sandwich St. possible South, Amherstburg, ONatN9V 2A5. Hall, 271 will be ininat public on the day asassoon as after 3:00 the The tenders willthen then beopened opened public onsame thesame same day soon as possible after 3:00p.m. p.m. atTown theTown Town Hall, 271 The Sandwich tenders will then be opened in public on the day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Hall, 271 St. South, ON N9V The tenders then be Amherstburg, opened in public on the2A5. same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5.

Sandwich St.will South, N9V 2A5.

The tenders thenAmherstburg, be opened in ON public the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 271 Sandwich St.will South, Amherstburg, ON N9Von2A5.

Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5.

Description of Description ofLands: Lands: Description of Lands: Description of Lands: Description of Lands: ROLL NO. 37 29 0000, NOT AMHERSTBURG, PIN LT, PT LT ROLL NO. 29230 230000 00005702 05702 0000, NOTASSIGNED, ASSIGNED, AMHERSTBURG, PIN70554-0458 70554-0458 LT, LT1240 1PL PL240 240 ROLL NO. 37 2937 230 000 0000,AMHERSTBURG, NOT ASSIGNED, AMHERSTBURG, PIN 70554-0458 LT, PT LTPT 1 PL AMHERSTBURG 2205702 12R13426; FILE NO. ROLL NO. 37 29 PT 2302PT 000 05702 0000, NOT ASSIGNED, AMHERSTBURG, PIN 70554-0458 LT, PT LT 1 PL 240 AMHERSTBURG PT 12R13426; AMHERSTBURG, FILE NO.EXAG19-015-TT EXAG19-015-TT AMHERSTBURG 12R13426; AMHERSTBURG, FILE NO. EXAG19-015-TT ROLL NO. 37 29 230 000 05702 0000, NOT ASSIGNED, AMHERSTBURG, PIN 70554-0458 LT, PT LT 1 PL 240 Minimum Tender Amount: $41,879.67 AMHERSTBURG PT 2 12R13426; AMHERSTBURG, Minimum Tender Amount: $41,879.67 FILE NO. EXAG19-015-TT Minimum Tender $41,879.67 AMHERSTBURG PT 2Amount: 12R13426; AMHERSTBURG, FILE NO. EXAG19-015-TT Minimum Tender Amount: $41,879.67 Minimum Tender Amount: $41,879.67 According to the assessment roll, the value ofofthe isis$247,000.

According thelast lastreturned returned assessment roll,assessed theassessed assessed theland land $247,000.

According to thetolast returned assessment roll, the valuevalue of the land is $247,000.

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $247,000.

According to must the last returned assessment roll, theform assessed valuebeofaccompanied the land is $247,000.

Tenders be submitted in the prescribed and must by a of atatleast 20 per of the Tenders must be submitted the prescribed and must be accompanied by adeposit deposit least 20cent percent cent Tenders must be submitted in theinprescribed formbyform and must accompanied by a deposit of at of least 20payable per theof the tender amount, which deposit shall be made way ofofaabe certified cheque/bank draft/money order totoof the Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way certified cheque/bank draft/money order payable the tender amount, deposit be made by way of must a certified cheque/bank payable the of the Tenders must bewhich submitted in shall the prescribed form and be accompanied bydraft/money a deposit oforder at least 20 perto municipality (or tender amount, deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/money order payable tocent the municipality (orboard). board). municipality (or which board). tender amount, municipality (or which board).deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/money order payable to the municipality (or follows, board). the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in Except as Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to,the existing interests in Any favour of environmental concerns or matters relating to land(s) to be Except as the follows, theenvironmental municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing in Any favour ofthe theCrown, Crown, environmental concerns orany anyother other matters relating toland(s) the land(s) besold. sold. favour of Crown, concerns or executions any other matters relating to the tointerests betosold.

Any Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or will remain on title and may become the favour ofFederal the Federal Crown, environmental concerns or other matters relating the land(s) to be existing or Provincial Crown orany executions will remain on to title and may become theAny existing orofProvincial Crown liensliens or executions will remain on title and may become thesold. favour ofFederal the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be Any responsibility the purchaser.

Responsibility for these matters rests with the existing Provincial Crown liensResponsibility or executions will remain on title and may become thesold. responsibility of thepotential potential purchaser.

Responsibility forascertaining ascertaining these matters with responsibility of or the potential purchaser. for ascertaining these matters restsrests with the the existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the potential purchasers. responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. potential purchasers. responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. potential purchasers.

This isisgoverned by the Act, and the Tax Rules made under that Thissale governed theMunicipal Municipal Act,2001 2001 andMunicipal theMunicipal Municipal TaxSales Sales Rules made under thatAct. Act.The Thesuccessful successful Thispurchaser sale issale governed by thebyMunicipal Act,amount 2001 and the Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful will be required totopay the tendered plus taxes and taxes that may be applicable, This sale iswill governed the Municipal Act, 2001 and theplus Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will beby required payamount the amount tendered plusaccumulated accumulated taxes andany any taxes that may be applicable, purchaser be required to pay the tendered accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful such as a land transfer tax and HST. purchaser willabe required pay theHST. amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as land transfer tax and such as a land transfer tax to and HST. purchaser will be required pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax to and HST. suchThe as amunicipality land transfer tax and HST. to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. has no obligation The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession the successful purchaser.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to thetosuccessful purchaser.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

The For municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit: For further information regarding this and saleaand a copy the prescribed of tender For further information regarding this sale copy of theofprescribed form form of tender visit: visit: For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit: For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form tenderCommunity visit: www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario's Taxof Sale

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or internet if no internet access available, contact: or if no access available, contact: or if no internet access available, contact: or if noElke internet access available,ofcontact: Leblanc, Supervisor Revenue Elke Leblanc, Supervisor of Revenue ElkeCorporation Leblanc, Supervisor of Revenue The of the ofofAmherstburg of The Leblanc, Corporation theTown Town Amherstburg The Elke Corporation ofSupervisor theofTown of Revenue Amherstburg Leblanc, Supervisor of Revenue 271 Sandwich St. South The Elke Corporation of the Town ofSt. Amherstburg 271 Sandwich South 271Amherstburg, Sandwich St.ON South The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg N9V 271Amherstburg, Sandwich St.N9V South ON N9V2A5 2A5 Amherstburg, ON 2A5 271(519) Sandwich St.N9V South 736-5401 Ext. 2252 Amherstburg, ON 2A5 736-5401 Ext. 2252 (519)(519) 736-5401 Ext. 2252 Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 www.amherstburg.ca (519) 736-5401 Ext. 2252 www.amherstburg.ca www.amherstburg.ca (519) 736-5401 Ext. 2252 www.amherstburg.ca www.amherstburg.ca Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information will be used to for the purpose of Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information will be used to for the purpose of Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information will be used to for the purpose of determining successful tenderer of tax sale. Questions about the collection of this data can be directed to Paula Parker, Clerk at 271 determining successful tenderer of tax sale. Questions about the collection of this data can be directed to Paula Parker, Clerk at 271 Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information will be used to for the purpose of determining successful tenderer of tax sale. Questions about the collection of this data can be directed to Paula Parker, Clerk at 271 determining successful tenderer of tax sale. Questions about the collection of this data can be directed to Paula Parker, Clerk at 271 Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information will be used to for the purpose of Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5, telephone 519‐736‐0012 x. 2238.

Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5, telephone 519‐736‐0012 x. 2238.

Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5, telephone 519‐736‐0012 x. 2238. determining successful tenderer of tax sale. Questions about the collection of this data can be directed to Paula Parker, Clerk at 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5, telephone 519‐736‐0012 x. 2238.

Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2A5, telephone 519‐736‐0012 x. 2238.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 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. do so.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions INFORMATION the proposed (File# ZBA/06/21) toADDITIONAL the Town of Amherstburg before therelating by-law istopassed, the personZoning or publicBy-law body may not be added as a party for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Officethere is toAmendment the hearing ofisanavailable appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, during normal office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment reasonable grounds to dohours, so.

is also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca. If you

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/06/21) Amendment is available wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 a written requestZoning to theBy-law Town Amendment at the address below.

Theforhearing willthe beTown available for viewing p.m.

The proposed is also available review on of Amherstburg Website: by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca.

If you www.amherstburg.ca. 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 at www.amherstburg.ca.

DATED the Town of Amherstburg this 17th day of March, 2021.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 17th day of March, 2021.

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

16 – River Town Times – Wednesday, March 17, 2021

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting, by electronic means, on Monday, April 12, 2021 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described as Part of Lots 80 and 81, Concession 7, municipally known as the farm parcel severed from 7397 Concession 7.

The property is vacant agricultural land and the total area subject to the rezoning is 28.64 hectares (70.76 acres). (see key map below) THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 is to change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Special Provision Agricultural (A-36) Zone”. The parcel is designated Agricultural in the Town’s Official Plan. The lands described above are subject to an application for consent (File B/07/21) to sever a dwelling which is surplus to the needs of a farming operation.

THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow for general agricultural use on the subject property and prohibit any new dwelling unit on the land. The “Special Provision Agricultural (A-36) Zone” is established as a site specific zone for the retained agricultural parcel created through consent, to prohibit new residential uses on these lands.

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 inperson 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 fgarardo@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, April 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, April 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/05/21) Amendment is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office is alsonormal available for review thea.m.

Town Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca.

If you is during office hours, on 8:30 to of 4:30 p.m. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment wishavailable to be notified of theonpassage ofof the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must also for review the Town Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca.

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The hearing will beyou available for viewing be notifiedrequest of the passage of the Zoning By-law Amendment, must make a written by livestream by visiting request to the Town at thewww.amherstburg.ca. address below. The hearing will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 17th day of March, 2021.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 17th day of March, 2021.

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

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