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The new public high school for Amherstburg is getting closer to reality. Town council approved the site plan Monday night with construction scheduled to start in N ovember.

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Site plan approved for new high school B y Ron G iof u The new public high school that will be built in Amherstburg is one step closer.

Town council approved the site plan for the new 819-student high school at Monday night’s meeting.

The approval means the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is one step closer to breaking ground on the building, which will replace the current General Amherst High School and Western Secondary School.

“We’re closer than we were anytime before this,” said GECDSB chair Ron LeClair told the River Town Times.

“It’s been a long drawn out process. I’m looking forward to getting a shovel in the ground.”

eClair confirmed that the third gymnasium and transportation technology lab will be built as part of the new public high school, but there is doubt as to whether the two new classrooms for Public Alternative Secondary School (PASS) students will be built. He said they may look at re-configuring rooms to accommodate students or try to adjust budgets elsewhere to see if they can make those two classrooms happen.

In response to a council question Monday night, CAO John Miceli also stated the GECDSB was successful at getting funding for the third gymnasium and transportation technology lab but that the board wasn’t as lucky with the two PASS classrooms. LeClair noted that auto shop has changed over the years and that transportation technology adapts to changes in the

industry.

LeClair explained the Ministry of Education has a cost structure but the GECDSB got bids low enough to get the third gymnasium and transportation technology lab built. While he wouldn’t confirm who the builder would be, the Fortis Group posted on their LinkedIn page they were the successful bidder while Miceli also mentioned it during the council meeting.

By getting the site plan passed by Amherstburg town council, the school board can now proceed to the building permit stage, said LeClair.

Shovels could be in the ground next month, as LeClair said work could begin in late November or early December.

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An official groundbreaking ceremony is planned for Nov. 13.

We’re still anticipating completion in September 2022, said eClair. This is a huge hurdle we’ve cleared. This is good news for the Town of Amherstburg.

Councillor Don McArthur questioned about whether a track and field area could be added but Miceli said there is no immediate plan by the school board to have one there but the board was open to a partnership to help fundraise for one.

Miceli said he was told that there are a number of tracks in the area and students could be transported to one if need be.

An area of land on the site plan has been reserved for a future track.

McArthur asked if the lifespan of the current track could be extended.

It distresses me that we’re going to lose that (track), he said.

Miceli said the intent at the time the 15 acres were purchased by the public board was that the track was going to be removed.

The track is well beyond its useful life, he said.

It’s more of a liability if anything.

McArthur also asked if the families of S. Ralph McCurdy and H. Murray Smith were notified that signage was down and the amenities named for them were being decommissioned. Miceli said he believed Mayor Aldo DiCarlo was going to reach out to the families but DiCarlo was not at the meeting to confirm if that was done yet.

Deputy Mayor eo Meloche asked about traffic in the area, wondering if pedestrians were factored in.

He was told by administration that the traffic study

The site plan for the new public high school in Amherstburg was approved Monday night. The new school will replace the current General Amherst H igh S chool and Western S econdary S chool. S pecial to the RTT

recommends no major changes to the area around the south end of Centennial Park, where the school will be built.

Councillor Patricia Simone asked if a meeting could be held so council members and residents

could iron out any questions they may have and so that the town and GECDSB were on the same page.

Miceli suggested residents could call trustees, but didn’t rule out a meeting stating he would like more information on what questions are out there.

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Amherstburg Community Foundation donates over $26,000 for new wetland and cycling trail B y Ron G iof u

The Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF) is being thanked by the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) for a donation the ACF made under its first round of fundraising.

The ACF has raised over $26,000 toward the creation of a new wetland at Holiday Beach Conservation Area. The money was donated last Wednesday morning at Holiday Beach with that money expected to cover approximately one-third of the overall project, which will also include a singletrack cycling trail.

ERCA explained that wetlands act like kidneys that filter water, cleaning out nutrients like phosphorus and other contaminants. ocally, nearly 95 per cent of the Essex Region’s original wetlands have been lost since settlement began near the end of the 18th century.

“The Amherstburg Community Foundation is pleased to help make Amherstburg an even better place to live and visit,” said Richard Peddie, president of the Amherstburg Community Foundation. One of the foundation’s values is healthy.’ Combining cycling with wetlands will definitely help make both our residents and environment healthier.

Peddie said the ACF is on to other things but they were “delighted to help” ERCA with the wetland and single-track cycling trail. He said there are climate issues right here at home.

We’re battling the climate crisis, said Peddie.

“It’s happening right here in Amherstburg and Essex County.

Creating a new wetlands “is what communities should be doing to fight the climate crisis, he said.

When the ACF learned of ERCA’s plan for a wetland and single-use cycling trail at Holiday Beach Conservation Area, the foundation was on board right away as it “hit our sweet spot” in what the ACF wants to do.

Peddie noted the first round of projects the ACF fundraised for since being relaunched with a new board in 2019 were Beaudoin Park in River Canard, the speaker series and mentorship program at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, upgrades to the Amherstburg Carnegie ibrary and the Holiday Beach project.

Eric Farron, one of two ACF directors at the announcement along with Chris Gibb, believed gaining awareness for such projects could encourage further donations.

The one-acre wetland is being constructed as the first phase of a single track cycling project for which funds are still being raised by the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. ERCA states that, ultimately, the excavated fill from the wetland will be used to create topographical interest for the

The Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF) donated over $26,000 it had collected to ERCA for the new wetland and single-track cycling trail. From left: ACF directors Chris Gibb and Eric Farron, ACF president Richard Peddie, Essex Region Conservation Foundation president Claire Wales, ERCA board chair Kieran McKenzie and ERCA board member Marolyn Morrison. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

new cycling trail. The new trail will traverse around will be constructed on lands ERCA owns in the area the new and existing wetlands, through the Essex on both sides of County Road 50.

County Demonstration Farm, and connect with The trail itself has to undergo a detailed costing, trails already created within the Conservation Area. Money stated, and there is no final dollar figure just Interest in cycling trails continues to grow with yet. He noted construction on the wetland should the expansion of Greenways and the County Wide begin this fall but more work, including the costing, Active Transportation System. has to be done on the single-track cycling trail.

“Wetlands are increasingly important when it Since 1973, Essex Region Conservation has been comes to managing the impacts of extreme rainfall sustaining and enriching the environment of the events, mitigating the impacts of flooding and Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region to ensure it is the taking action against climate change,” said Essex Place for ife.

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GECDSB and secondary teachers finalize new collective agreement Special to the RTT The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Occasional Teacher Bargaining Unit and Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) jointly announced that the tentative local collective agreement reached Sept. 30, 2020 has now been ratified by both parties.

The announcement was made last Friday.

The representatives of each group will continue to work together collaboratively to implement the new agreement, according to a news release sent out by the public board office.

OSSTF Occasional Teacher Bargaining Unit at GECDSB represents approximately 185 employees.

The Greater Essex County District School Board and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation - District 9 Teacher Bargaining Unit also announced that a tentative agreement between the parties was reached on Oct. 22.

According to a news release, “the tentative agreement was reached through a collaborative process and represents the best possible outcome for all involved.

The tentative agreement provides stability and security moving forward for both the employees and the Board.”

The OSSTF Teacher bargaining unit represents approximately 850 secondary contract teachers. The tentative agreement remains subject to ratification by the OSSTF TBU members and the Trustees of GECDSB. Ratification meetings will take place in the near future.

The Greater Essex County District School Board and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation - District 9 Educational Support Staff (OSSTF-ESS) Bargaining Unit also announced that a tentative agreement between the parties was reached last Thursday.

Again, according to a news release from the Greater Essex County District School Board, “the tentative agreement was reached through a collaborative process and represents the best possible outcome for all involved. The tentative agreement provides stability and security moving forward for both the employees and the Board.

The OSSTF Educational Support Staff bargaining unit represents approximately nine hundred (900) permanent and temporary employees in a variety job classifications.

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Drugs, ammunition seized after vehicle stop The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment arrested and charged a 30-year-old Windsor man with numerous offences following a traffic stop in Amherstburg recently.

Police say officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the 7100 block of County Road 9 (Howard Ave.) Oct. 19 and the vehicle allegedly failed to stop.

Officers maintained observation of the vehicle and the 2005 silver four-door Buick was eventually stopped near Sandwich St. S. and Park St. where the accused allegedly abandoned the vehicle and tried to flee on foot.

The accused was subsequently charged with two offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) as he allegedly was in possession of 5.3 grams of cocaine and three bags of crystal meth. He was also charged with a firearms related offence as police state there was ammunition from a 9mm weapon found as well. He was also charged with possession of stolen property as the vehicle was also allegedly stolen and the accused also faces charges of flight from police and two Highway Traffic Act offences, the latter including speeding and driving while under suspension.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police at 519-7362252 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477).

Parking enforcement

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment and the Town of Amherstburg will be conducting a collaborative effort that will be focused on ensuring designated accessible parking spaces are being utilized with a proper permit on public property. This infraction carries a $300 fine.

“The Town of Amherstburg and the Windsor Police Service are committed in ensuring those with disabilities have access to assigned parking spaces that allows them to park in close proximity to the establishments they want to visit,” said Nicole Rubli, the town's manager of licensing and enforcement.

The accessible parking spot enforcement will be taking place Nov. 2-6.

Stolen vehicle

Police are investigating a report of a stolen pick-up truck that was reported Oct. 20. The white 1999 Ford F250 pickup was reportedly stolen during the day from an address on County Road 41. Police say a male allegedly stole the vehicle but there is no further description. Police add the owners were unloading groceries at the time when the pick-up truck was taken.

Accident

A four-vehicle crash was reported Oct. 21 at the intersection of Howard Ave. (County Road 9) and Middle Side Road (County Road 10). There was little information available at press time but the matter is under investigation and there did not appear to be any major injuries as a result of the crash.

Mischief

A male party faces charges of mischief Oct. 21. The alleged incident occurred at a home in the Crown Ridge subdivision around 1:50 p.m. and may be domestic related.

Dump trucks

Windsor police are asking that dump trucks refrain from using Texas Road, which is classified as a Class C road, as residents in the area have been complaining about the volume of truck traffic in that area.

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

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Rotary Club hands out pair of awards to local residents B y J on athan M ar tin The Rotary Club of Amherstburg has presented three awards to local volunteers.

The River Town Times’ Ron Giofu received the Rotary Club of Amherstburg’s first Peace Chain Link Award on Oct. 13. At the same time, Rotary member Corey Rainhard walked away (or, rather, logged off) with the Humans Engaging Rotary Opportunities (HERO) award.

Amherstburg Rotary Club President ohn Sutton received the Peace Chain Master Link.

The Peace Chain ink Award, according to Rotary Club District Governor Dr. Noel Jackson, “Celebrates somebody who embodies Rotary (Club) values. A Peace Chain ink (recipient) is a Rotary member who doesn’t know it yet.”

The HERO award designates its recipient, ”A humanitarian with the superpower of engaging fellow humans in the opportunities Rotary has to offer.

The award ceremony, overseen by Jackson and Amherstburg Rotary Club President ohn Sutton, took place online.

After running through Rotary district 6400’s state of affairs ackson assured the 12 attendees that membership is trending upwards and that member diversity is a priority the award recipients’ biographies were read. All seemed surprised.

“Corey is one of our truly unsung heroes,” Rainhard heard the presenters say while smiling sheepishly next to his partner. “He’s been an instrumental figure in our Ribfest, fish fries, Easter Seals and parade. Corey is a positive force within the club and a major

Ron Giofu (centre) receives the Rotary Club on Amherstburg’s first Peace Chain Link Award from Karen Davidson and Amherstburg Rotary Club President John Sutton at King’s Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. The Link Award celebrates a non-rotary member who exhibits Rotary club values in his or her community Photo by Jonathan Martin

contributor to its forward momentum.

“Corey, thanks for being a leader, thanks for being a Rotarian, and you’re what this is all about.”

When Rotarian Joan Donaldson read Giofu’s biography, Giofu, at first, seemed taken aback.

“I thought I was just there to cover the meeting (for RTT), he said afterwards.

“I got a Facebook message asking me to attend, and I said that I always like helping out the Rotary Club and

covering their events. I agreed and thought nothing more of it.”

When Donaldson read out his name, Giofu looked up from his cell phone and said nothing for a while.

Wow Thank you He finally said.

I’m totally caught off guard. I’m actually quite speechless right now.”

The Rotary Club of Amherstburg presented the physical awards to their respective recipients the week following the digital meeting.

GECDSB to also ask for masks for all children on the school bus B y Ron G iof u

Trustees from the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) met last week. Public board trustees, like their Catholic board counterparts are looking to see if masks can be made mandatory for all students aboard a school bus.

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Following the lead of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB), the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) will also be seeing if the local student transportation consortium will look at having all children on a bus wear a mask.

GECDSB trustee Julia Burgess put forth a notice of motion to request WindsorEssex Student Transportation (WEST) to consider mandatory masks for all students on the school bus during the COVID-19 pandemic. The WECDSB has already made such a request.

Buses are cleaned in at least the morning and afternoon, noted superintendent of business Shelley Armstrong, but noted there is a shortage of drivers and they don't necessarily have time to clean a bus after each individual run. Burgess noted the students may pass pre-screening questions but be asymptomatic as they go to the bus stop and then get on the school bus.

Armstrong noted the consortium's mask policy is found at www.buskids.ca.

Masks are only required for students from Grades 4-12 with students in JK-Grade 3 “recommended but not required” to wear masks, much like the schools themselves.

Burgess also questioned whether there was hand sanitizer available on the school bus but Armstrong told her it was only available to the driver.

“There's a concern that it is a slip hazard for students as they go up and down the stairs as they board and get off the bus, said Armstrong.

A maximum of 44 students is allowed on a bus with students only allowed to sit together if they are siblings or in the same class or cohort.

WEST is scheduled to have a meeting soon and the matter of masks for all students on the school bus is expected to be addressed.

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Halloween fun on Lowes Side Road A home in the 100 block of Lowes Side Road has gotten into the Halloween spirit. The home has been decorated with a bunch of festive Halloween inflatables and displays that are lit up in the evenings for them and the neighbours to enjoy.

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Starting at the new outdoor classroom at Holiday Beach Conservation Area, the event will allow visitors An “Owl-oween Owl Prowl” will be held at Holiday Beach to learn more about the Conservation Area this Friday night with two evening hikes. Pre-registration is required for the event. owls of Ontario, their The cost is $15 per person. adaptations, calls, and required. behaviours. Then, people Spaces are limited and will be able to experience an amazing guided walk through the woods, pre-registration is required. Register early to avoid disappointment. looking and listening for owls.

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County will not endorse Amherstburg’s request for AODA website compliance B y Ron G iof u The Town of Amherstburg’s request for an extension to the AODA website compliance deadline will not be endorsed in any way by the County of Essex.

Essex County council merely note and filed the request with the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee and its county council liaison not being impressed with the town’s request. Kingsville Deputy Mayor Gord Queen, the county’s liaison, recalled county council’s participation in wheelchair basketball games at Western Secondary School to promote accessibility. Queen said he was surprised by the town’s request and wondered if the Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee had reviewed it.

I find this totally unacceptable, said ueen.

Part of the Essex County council meeting agenda was the Town of Amherstburg motion from the Sept. 14 meeting asking the province for an extension. The town’s motion said Amherstburg “remains committed to the provision of accessible goods and services and the municipality provides accommodations to meet any stated accessibility need, where possible. The motion also said the ongoing CO ID-19 pandemic has impacted the finances and other resources of the municipality.

The county’s accessibility committee wasn’t buying it.

“The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC) reviewed a letter from the Town of Amherstburg regarding their request for an extension on the accessibility standards compliance date for municipal websites. Since the legislation was introduced in 2005, with a set timeline for compliance in various areas of municipal operations, it is the position of the committee that this extension is unwarranted, stated a letter signed by committee chair Christine Easterbrook. “The members of the ECAAC noted that fifteen years is long enough to take the necessary steps in achieving website compliance’ and ‘not only does this request undermine the legislation as it stands, but also sends a message that meeting accessibility standards is not important.’ As such, the ECAAC is recommending a response from County Council to reflect this position.

Easterbrook’s letter adds “the ECAAC does not support the resolution from the Town of Amherstburg, but also vehemently opposes any extensions to this deadline for compliance.

The ECAAC passed a resolution to send a letter to Essex County Council outlining their opposition to the resolution received from the Town of Amherstburg, dated

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September 21, 2020; and that Essex County Council support the ECAAC’s position and send a letter to the Town of Amherstburg, opposing their proposed extension as a matter of principle.

That ECAAC also called for a copy of this letter to be forwarded to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility and local lower tier municipalities for their information and for council support.

Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said the town is committed to accessibility and committed to providing information in an accessible format in a timely fashion. He told county council that the town has a history of proving it is accessible and friendly to those with disabilities, citing the Miracle eague field as an example.

Amherstburg has set the bar high, said Meloche.

Meloche stressed the request came from the CO ID-19 pandemic putting a strain on town resources.

We are not the only municipality facing this, said Meloche.

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Local authors pen new children’s book about their rescue dog B y Ron G iof u

A new children's book has been released about the real life tales of a local dog and his “EDventures.”

John Schlarbaum and Lori Huver have written a new book about their dog “Eddie,” a rescue dog they adopted from Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR). “EDventures – A Tail of Love and Rescue” details the story of their dog that was rescued from a “high kill” shelter in the United States, brought to SCAR before finally being adopted by Schlarbaum and Huver.

“He came from Texas,” explained Huver. “A few of the southern states have high kill shelters and they rely on rescues to take the dogs away.”

The dog that eventually became “Eddie” was transported to Canada via a chain of drivers and renamed “Lafayette.” He was discovered online by Huver and he was soon adopted by Huver and Schlarbaum and renamed “Eddie.”

“Eddie” is now four-years old and was adopted about three years ago. The adoption came after Huver, a volunteer with SCAR, decided she was ready to have another dog.

“I've had pets forever,” she said. “When my last dog was 17, we had to put him down. We decided not to get another dog but six months later, we looked

Local authors John Schlarbaum and Lori uver are photographed with their dog Eddie, a rescue dog they adopted about three years ago from Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR). The couple will be doing a book signing this Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the River Bookshop. A portion of the proceeds from EDventures A Tail of Love and Rescue will go to SCAR. Special to the RTT

The cover of the new book “ ED ventures – A Tail of L ove and Rescue” is shown here. Authors J ohn S chlarbaum and L ori H uver wrote the first of what they hope to be a series of books on their rescue dog as a way to educate and inspire children. The book is 1 . and available at Gumballs Overalls, River Bookshop and Ambiance H air D esign.

at pictures online and saw Eddie. We arranged for a meet-and-greet.”

Huver said they liked the fact he was both cute and on the small side. They describe his breed as a “Heinz 57.”

“I sent (a photo) to John and said 'what do you think of this face?',” she said.

“Eddie” is still shy around most people and a bit of a “momma's boy” but he is slowly adapting to his new life. Schlarbaum jokingly calls himself “Eddie's resident dog sitter” but notes that many rescue dogs like Eddie have to go into foster care first before being adopted as “they don't know how to be pets” once they first arrive at a rescue.

The couple decided to give back to Second Chance

Animal Rescue through a book. Schlarbaum has written many mystery novels and will soon have another book coming out based on his “Steve Cassidy character but this is his first children s book.

Schlarbaum explained that Huver did a lot of travelling in her job prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and he would take photos of “Eddie” to send to her, many in poses they found funny.

“One day, I said 'I should write a book,” he said.

Schlarbaum and Huver sat down and wrote the book in the first week of August and explained the journey “Eddie” had as a rescue dog. They are hoping others will “adopt, not shop” and consider adopting a rescue dog themselves.

“It's an easy way for kids to understand what a rescue does,” said Huver. “Some dogs don't come from good homes or good breeders.”

“The story is an inspirational one but, as Lori said, it's educational as well,” added Schlarbaum.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to SCAR. The cost of the book is $13.99 each and it is available in Amherstburg at Gumballs & Overalls, River Bookshop and Ambiance Hair Design. Schlarbaum and Huver have a book signing event this Saturday (Oct. 31) at the River Bookshop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

“EDventures – A Tail of Love and Rescue” is also available on Amazon or through Schlarbaum's website at http://johnschlarbaum.com/portfolio/ edventures-a-tail-of-love-rescue/.

They also think another book (or more) is possible on “Eddie” and his adventures around Amherstburg.

“I think there could be a series,” said Huver. “We have enough material with this dog.”

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Connie’ s Corner V ariety is now open at the corner of Texas Road and Concession 2 N orth, bringing a variety store back to the intersection where a store has been for much of the past 1 00 years. From left: property owner N ick S auro, business owners Mario D iMarco and Connie B urgess and B urgess’ daughter Cortnee B urgess. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

A variety store that opened in 1 9 5 7 was owned and operated by the Cappuccilli family. Pictured is Angelica Cappuccilli and Matt Cristofaro. The property is still owned by the family with N ick S auro currently owning the site. S ubmitted photo

New variety store returns to historic Texas Road corner B y Ron G iof u A local intersection that has had a variety store on it for the better part of a century has a store on it once again.

Connie’s Corner Variety has opened at the intersection of Texas Road and Concession 2 North, with property owner Nick Sauro pointing out his family is among the list of people that opened up on the property. The Cappuccilli family had a store there from the late 1950’s but he said there has been a store at that location for about 100 years.

“We ran it until 1983,” said Sauro.

After nine years of the location having an antique dealer at the site, the location now features a variety store once again.

Connie’s Corner Variety is owned by Connie Burgess and her partner Mario DiMarco. DiMarco said he grew up down the road on Texas Road and recalls going to that location as a kid to buy candy and other food items.

“I’ve been coming here since I was ten-years-old,” he said.

DiMarco said it is a “grab and go” type of store, where people come in, grab what they need and leave. He said

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY The Remembrance Day ceremony identifies and honours those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice during conflict, or who succumbed to their wounds as a result of the conflict.

Due to current COVID-related safety measures in place, the traditional Remembrance Day parade and Wreath laying ceremony at the cenotaph, will not be taking place. On Wednesday November 11th, the Branch 157 Colour Guard will be present to observe 2 minutes of silence, the unveiling of two additional memorial signs, and the reading of the names on the cenotaph.

This brief ceremony will be livestreamed on social media. See our Facebook page for details www.facebook.com/ rclbranch157/ Purchased designated wreaths will be placed at the cenotaph prior to the ceremony. Commercial and business wreaths will be placed prior to 10:00am on November 11th, 2020.

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Note: This year, in order to ensure the safety of our patrons and staff, there will not be a large reception following the ceremony. Fort Malden Brach 157 will be closed indoors on November 11th; however, soup and sandwiches will be available.

it is also nostalgic to have a store back there at that location.

Burgess said the store opened last Thursday. She joked that DiMarco has lived in the area “forever” and that she believes there should be a store for residents in the general area of Amherstburg. She started planning a store for the site back in February and daughter Cortnee said they were originally planning to open in June but things were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There needs to be a store in this area,” said Burgess. “It has a good

2020 ANNUAL POPPY CAMPAIGN Members, Businesses, and Supporters of the Legion, On behalf of the Poppy Chair Fred Gilbert, I wish to extend to you an invitation to support the annual Poppy Campaign.

The annual distribution of Poppies & Wreaths is the sole appeal by the Royal Canadian Legion for the Benevolent Funds Branch. Poppy funds are held in trust, to be used for emergency assistance to Veterans, their dependents, and the children of deceased ex-service personnel. All money collected through Branch 157, is used in the Amherstburg area, and provides greatly needed support to our district hospital, Parkwood Campus of Victoria Hospital, in London, Ontario.

The Poppy Fund is the Legion’s way of remembering the debt owed, by all of us, to those who sacrificed so much on our behalf, that we might continue to enjoy the freedoms and security that are often taken for granted. It is our belief that all Canadians appreciate this annual opportunity to contribute in a special way to the memory of this sacrifice.

In addition to the Act of Remembrance, your contributions to the Poppy Fund are tangible expressions of gratitude to the men and women who gave their lives, and also to those who continue to serve their country.

A limited number of wreaths are available on a first come first serve basis.

Please notify our Legion Branch 157 of your donation contribution NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 9th, by filling out this form and returning with payment, either in person, by return mail to the address below. Questions? Contact us 519-736-4485 or via e-mail rclbranch157@cogeco.net (

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The store sells candy, chips, pop, other snacks, used books, among other items plus hot food items such as hot dogs, coffee and pizza, the latter provided

by Rosa’s. Burgess said as it relates to the used books, she said people can purchase a book then later trade it in for a book of the same value when they are finished reading it.

Future plans for Connie’s Corner Variety include the ability to sell lottery tickets and getting licensed to sell beer and wine. The store is open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

POPPY FUND In addition to the Act of Remembrance, contributions to the Poppy Fund are tangible expressions of thanks, to the men and women who gave their lives, and also to those who became disabled while serving their country.

Your being a member of the Branch demonstrates your support for the Royal Canadian Legion and what the institution represents. Should you wish to make a contribution to the branch specifically, an alternate option exists. Donations to the Operating Fund can be used to assist in supporting the Branch, as well.

Please indicate the direction of your generous gift on your cheque by identifying POPPY or OPERATING. Please make cheques payable to “Fort Malden Branch 157”. Indicate the direction of your generous gift on your cheque by identifying POPPY or OPERATING. Please Note: Fort Malden Branch 157 does not hold a charitable number and donations, while greatly appreciated, are not tax deductible.

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N atasha H enry speaks during her online presentation “ O ne Too Many: Africans Enslaved in Essex County” last Thursday night. I t was presented by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. S creenshot

History of enslavement in Essex County subject on online talk

B y Ron G iof u The Amherstburg Freedom Museum held the latest in their series of online historical presentations with the latest being about enslavement in Essex County.

Natasha Henry, a PhD candidate and president of the Ontario Black History Society, presented “One Too Many: Africans Enslaved in Essex County” last Thursday night with the presentation talking about how Loyalists in Essex County sometimes owned slaves and how Loyalists were dependent on slave labour to establish their homesteads.

At one point, there were about 3,000 enslaved Black people in Canada with 500-700 being in Upper Canada, which is now Ontario. Henry's research pointed out there were enslaved Black people in areas in this region including Sandwich, Gosfield, Windsor and Amherstburg.

Between 1782-1817, Henry stated there were about 90 people enslaved in the area, including 20 women, 20 men, ten children including as young as one-week-old and 40 others whose gender has yet to be confirmed. Matthew Elliott enslaved about 50-60 slaves on his homestead in Fort Malden, now Amherstburg.

“This large number of enslaved Black people were engaged in a number of duties,” said Henry. “This included clearing the land, building Matthew Elliott's large grand homestead, farming, various domestic duties, carrying out jobs to support Elliott's role as the superintendent of Indian affairs. It was recorded that some of his Negroes picked up bread from the Garrison bakery to help deliver them to Indigenous clients.”

However, one record stated Elliott was getting those who he enslaved to take 20-25 loaves to feed workers on his estate, Henry added. Elliott was also engaged in slave trading, Henry stated.

Henry also outlined a brief history on James Ford, who was born in Virginia, sold to people in entucky before fleeing to Detroit, Ohio and Pennsylvania before ending up in the St. Catharines area.

She also outlined the history of other slaveholders and those who sold slaves

as well, including members of the Baby family who bought a slave at an “estate sale” in Detroit after the 1793 Act to Limit Slavery was passed.

“The interconnections of the social arrangements, such as marriages and businesses, are connected to the institution of slavery. The purchase, the sale and the enslavement of Black people were part of these social arrangements,” said Henry.

Enslaved people were exploited by not only those who enslaved them but also by the colonies themselves, she said.

Enslaved women were used for reproductive labour as their children also became additional “property” for those who held them. Women were also used as domestic servants.

Men who were enslaved contributed “tremendous labour to the development of the colony” through general labour including building homes and barns and clearing land, skilled labour, agricultural work and domestic labour.

Henry said her research involved looking at military records, census documents, court records, wills, letters, diaries, contracts, church records and narratives.

“Slavery in Ontario and more broadly in Canada was complex,” she said. “The Canadian brand of enslavement was very much part of the transnational system of enslavement that forcefully imported Africans to the new world.”

Many memorials of those who enslaved Black people often exclude their slave holding past, she stated.

“The lives of enslaved people matter,” said Henry. “It mattered then and it matters today.”

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum will host a presentation by former curator/administrator Elise HardingDavis Nov. 6 at 2 p.m.. She will share "Remember Military Courage Through Confrontation."

Harding-Davis' presentation will discuss the military contributions of Black Canadians from the War of 1812 through World War II. It will be carried live at www.facebook.com/ AmherstburgFreedom.

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The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission was recently blessed with a grant to pay for much needed flooring work.

Major complications have resulted in unexpected delays, the mission states, and they are “praying that they will be able to complete the work soon so we can open

our doors and welcome those needing our services back inside, hopefully by the beginning of November. We will be taking every precaution to be sure we keep everyone safe.”

Updates will be posted on the misson’s website and on Facebook.

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co-ordinator for the County of Essex. “These lockers will provide cyclists a secure place to store their bicycles Secure lockers that will protect your bicycle from and they are being placed in high-traffic locations like thieves and the weather are being installed at key municipal arenas and recreation centres.” locations in each of Essex County’s seven local Users can access the lockers for free using the municipalities.

Movatic smartphone App, which enables individual The lockers were funded through the County Wide users to open and close a locker using Bluetooth Active Transportation System’s (CWATS) Municipal technology. Users simply have to open the App near a Partnership program, which sees the County and local locker to initiate the process. municipalities share the costs for enhancements to The App can be downloaded from the Apple App trails and active transportation corridors. store or Google Play. Cyclists can also conveniently This partnership program benefits the residents download the App on site by scanning a QR code on of Essex County and it promotes both safe cycling each locker. and the increased use of bicycles instead of motor The App is very easy to use and will enable the vehicles,” said Katherine Wilson, active transportation CWATS team to track usage of the lockers to determine how often they are used and when they are accessed and for how long.

This information will help determine whether more lockers should be installed in the future.

One locker with compartments for two bicycles is being installed at each of the following locations: Amherstburg: Libro Centre Essex: Essex Recreation Complex Kingsville: Kingsville Arena LaSalle: Vollmer Complex Lakeshore: Belle River Marina Leamington: Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre Tecumseh: Tecumseh Arena The CWATS network spans some 400 km across all seven local municipalities in Essex County and links to trail systems in Windsor and Chatham-Kent. Construction over the next 15 years will see the network B icycle lockers have been placed around Essex County, thanks to CWATS . The secure lockers are designed to protect bikes from thieves and from the weather. n of trails, pathways and signed routes Amherstburg, bicycle lockers are found at the Libro Centre. Special to the RTT expand to about 800 km.

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OBITUARY

Valleau, David William March 8, 1957-October 23, 2020

David passed away peacefully at Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Loving son of Anita and Virgil (1994). Dear brother of Susan (Ken) Taylor, Dan (MaryLou), Tim (Seng), Annette (Wayne) Stoehr, Paul, Patrick, Beth Wiese (Chris Belcher), and Cathy ( Jennifer).

Uncle Dave will also be remembered by 13 nieces and nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews. He was a great listener and loved hearing about what his family was up to.

He was a gentle man and will always be remembered for his patience and willingness to please others.

Dave loved nature. He enjoyed learning about different places, especially the beautiful mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, forests and all the animals that lived there. He loved to collect wildlife figurines, was a devoted member of the World Wildlife Federation, and he looked forward to decorating for each season. He enjoyed watching football and baseball, and was a Blue Jays and Steelers fan.

Visiting will take place at JAMES H SUTTON FUNERAL HOME, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. **IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PAY YOUR RESPECTS IN PERSON, PLEASE PHONE THE FUNERAL HOME AT 519-736-2134 TO ARRANGE A VISITATION TIME.** A private family service will be held on Halloween, his absolute favorite holiday.

In memory of Dave, donations to his favorite charity WWF – World Wildlife Fund Canada would be greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to Dr. Bergeron for all her care and attention to Dave, as well as Hospice Windsor, nurse Marissa from St. Elizabeth, and Shannon from LHIN. You may leave your condolences online at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca

OBITUARY

Chikaz, Alice Helen Anita (nee Cadarette) It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend Alice on October 22, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Devoted wife of Gene (for 64 years) and mother of Debra White (Dennis) and Lynn Bellefleur (Bill). Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Alice Cadarette, infant brother Ernest, great grandson Luke White and chosen sister Irene Sprague. Survived by brothers Ron (Pat), Ernie (Gloria) and sisters Joann Jones (Larry) and Marcella Best ( Jim). Loving grandmother to Brendon, Justin, Dylan, Ryan, Michael White, Jessica D’Alimonte (nee White), Kaitlynn Bellefleur, and Brittany Harcus (nee Bellefleur). Great grandmother to 18 great grandchildren. The family would like to send a very special thank you to the staff at Hotel Dieu/ Grace Palliative Care Unit. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered. Donations may be made in Alice’s honour to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Windsor and Essex Cancer Centre Foundation. Cremation has taken place. Reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend visitation on Wednesday 6-8 p.m. followed by Memorial Service at 8:00 p.m. Reservations and personal face coverings required to attend the service at FAMILIES FIRST 585 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg.

Share memories or make a charitable donation online at www.FamiliesFirst.ca

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Town council puts over $625,000 in 2021 budget for fire department equipment B y Ron G iof u

Town council has pre-committed over $625,000 in the 2021 budget for some new equipment for the Amherstburg Fire Department.

Administration was authorized to place an order in December 2020 for new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment from A.J. Stone with the amount not to exceed $625,749 including HST. That will be funded $11,703 from taxation and $614,046 from the general reserve fund.

Fire chief Bruce Montone said the outgoing SCBA is past its useful lifecycle and due to changes in NFPA regulations, it can no longer be used. The SCBA equipment currently being used was purchased by the town in 2016 but it was Town council has pre-committed over $625 ,000 in the 2021 budget for new self-contained breathing originally from 1997. apparatus for the Amherstburg Fire D epartment. The current eq uipment was manufactured in 1 9 9 7 .

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said duriing the Oct. 13 meeting that the request “didn’t sit well with me.” He said the previous council “had a lot of cleanup to do” spent $300,000 CO R P O R AT I O N O F T H E T O W N O F AMH E R S T B U R G N O T I CE O F S T AT U T O R Y P U B L I C ME E T I N G with some of that on the SCBA equipment being T O CO N S I D E R A Z O N I N G B Y -L AW AME N D ME N T replaced. Montone said the SCBA equipment was obsolete but purchased at a significantly reduced T AK E N O T I CE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting, by cost. electronic means, on Monday, N ovemb er 23, 20 20 c ommenc ing at 5: 0 0 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg “The equipment, when it was received, was 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. already beyond its usable life span. It was identified at that time that it would certainly be a cost deferral T H E S U B J E CT L AN D S affected by the proposed amendment are described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 1 for the eventual replacement of the equipment. It designated as Part 2 on Registered Plan 12R-28316. The property has 88.52 ft frontage and 106.45 ft depth with was expected that equipment would last five years a total area of 9,393 sq ft. (see key map below) and here we are, five years later, said Montone.

T H E P U R P O S E O F T H E AME N D ME N T T O Z O N I N G B Y -L AW N o. 1999-52 is to change the zoning of the subject NFPA standards were amended not to include any lands noted above from the “R esidential F irst D ensity (R 1) Z one” to “S pec ial P rovision R esidential S ec ond equipment manufactured prior to 2002, the chief D ensity (R 2-7) Z one” to permit the development of a semi-detached dwelling with an attached garage and covered stated. patio to be constructed with a maximum lot coverage of 45%. The lands are designated Low Density Residential Meloche said 50 per cent of the general reserve in the Town’s Official Plan. will be used on one piece of equipment but added CO V I D -19 E merg enc y: D uring the CO V I D -19 D ec laration of E merg enc y (dec lared b y the P rovinc e of O ntario that’s of no fault to the fire department. He called and the T own of Amherstb urg under the provisions of S ec tion 7.0 .1 and S ec tion 4(1) of the Emergency for town council to put more money in reserves to Management and Civil Protection Act, R .S .O . 1990 , c .E .9, respec tively) T own of Amherstb urg Counc il is prepare for known and unknown expenditures. holding elec tronic meeting s, and in-person meeting attendanc e is restric ted. Any person, who wishes to make representation is req uired to do so in writing .

“We need, moving forward, to properly address reserves.

We’re going to be constantly bombarded AN Y P E R S O N may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law with this on top of COVID issues,” said Meloche. “If Amendment by email to the Planner, Frank Garardo at fgarardo@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment we don’t start focusing on reserves, there are going 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, November 19, 2020 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to the application being to be major issues that come up along the way.” heard by Council.

The deputy mayor said we have “no choice” but to accept the expenditure but called on council to better AN Y P E R S O N who wishes to attend by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 plan for such expenses and “be more aggressive in pm on Thursday, November 19, 2020. To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at this approach.” 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 Montone believed the fire department will get 20 internet service or a telephone. years worth of use out of the new breathing apparatus.

Treasurer ustin Rousseau said the five-year capital N O P E R S O N O R P U B L I C B O D Y shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw outlook is a tool the finance department uses to show 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 future pressures on capital expenditures. or public body as a party.

“Those numbers greatly outweigh the funds that we have, said Rousseau. The infrastructure deficit I F A P E R S O N O R P U B L I C B O D Y does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions is very, very large. Millions and millions.” 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 Rousseau said such equipment was found not is reasonable grounds to do so. necessary to fund during previous best practices and budget deliberations but now has to be funded due AD D I T I O N AL I N F O R MAT I O N relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/08/20) Amendment is available to the changes in legislation. The capital program in for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 the past was simply using gas tax money, he added, 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 and he said administration has wanted to build must make a written request to the Town at the address below. The hearing will be available for viewing by reserves for at least six years. He said it is a balance livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca. to have proper lifecycle costs built into the budget th and try to maintain a reasonable tax rate.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 28 day of October, 2020.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 23rd day of October, 2020.

K KEY E Y MAP MAP Councillor Michael Prue asked if the equipment had any value and could be sold, but Montone said “I couldn’t in good conscience sell it to anyone.” The chief added the town is realizing some savings by making a bulk purchase with other municipalities.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said in 2014, administration Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP brought forth detailed asset management plans Manager of Planning Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPPServices but the town got deeper in “how bad some areas Manager of Planning Services were, this being one of them.” He said the asset Town of Amherstburg management plan was “weak and not fully funded” Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre Libro Centre and the town would have to put forth over $50,000 3295 Meloche Road 3295 Meloche Road per year on every item to avoid burdening future Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 councils.

Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax (519) 736-9859 Fax No.No. (519) 736-9859 Meloche added former chief Al Reaume got a Website: www.amherstburg.ca Website: www.amherstburg.ca “good deal” on the used SCBA equipment as the town was in “real trouble” and “a Godsend at Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and the time because we had no money in the bank to 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. do anything.”

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Council members meet with seniors regarding local intersection responded,” he said. “We’re not asking for a miracle. We hope there are some changes down the road.”

Manager of roads and fleet Eric Chamberlain referenced the Oct. 1 meeting in a report to council. He noted the “Don’t Walk Flash” timing has been increased from 12 seconds to 17 seconds.

“The residents at the meeting provided concerns of the timing of the pedestrian signals as well as concerns regarding driving habits. Through discussions, it was apparent that the majority of the concerns were a result of driving habits and impatient drivers. Administration, with the help of County of Essex Supervisor of Signals and Facilities and Gibbs Electric, reviewed the timing concerns raised by the residents and suggested to increase the “Don’t Walk Flash” time crossing on Sandwich St. S. from 12 seconds to 17 seconds,” Chamberlain stated in his report. “This increase is based on a walking distance measurement of 16.5 metre and a 1.0 metre per second timing standard for crossings frequented by seniors based on the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 12.

The increase to the ‘Don’t Walk Flash’ was immediately implemented at this intersection following the meeting with the residents. The Manager of Roads and Fleet, with the assistance of the County of Essex Supervisor of Signals and Facilities, has attended the remaining four signalized intersections to review the timings for pedestrian traffic. The remaining four signalized intersections timings will be revised to meet the standards in the OTM Book 12.”

By Ron Giofu

SUDOKU ANSWERS

A group of Amherstburg council members met with seniors from the Wesview Apartments regarding concerns over the intersection near the building and the speeds drivers use in the area.

Councillors Michael Prue, Patricia Simone, Marc Renaud and Don McArthur accepted the invitation from the residents and addressed them at the informal meeting last Wednesday afternoon. While no decisions were made regarding the Sandwich St. S. and Pickering Dr. intersection or any other intersection, residents were encouraged Councillors Patricia S imone, Marc Renaud, Michael Prue and D on McArthur were at the Wesview to always contact members of council Apartments last Thursday to listen to residents concerns over speeding and crosswalk timing at the with their concerns and to do so directly. intersection of S andwich S t. S . and Pickering D r. The meeting was called by the residents in response Prue cautioned that Sandwich St. to their recent issues they have been having.

S. “is a municipal feeder road” that is shared with the County of Essex.

“The more calls we get, the more “All we want is something that will It’s a little more difficult than a e-mails we get, that helps a lot,” said save our lives,” he said. “It’s important municipal road to regulate,” said Prue.

Simone, as it pertains to the direction to for all of us.”

Prue added while council cannot make take on an issue.

Connell said they will see what cars slow down or give tickets, they can “We’re here to help. We see this is happens over the winter but if nothing look at traffic calming measures. He an issue for you folks,” Renaud told is resolved, they are prepared to take indicated the matter would come up the residents. “It’s a busy street. We other measures like petitions. He added around the council table. understand that.” he was proud of his fellow residents Ideas such as red light cameras were Renaud added driver education who not only came to recent meetings addressed, with residents told council is also important and to drive with but for participating in the recent is getting a costing as part of the 2021 additional caution. protest at the intersection. budget process. Speed bumps were also “People need to realize there are Residents were not satisfied with discussed but Prue stated those cost concerns and they have to watch their a previous meeting with police and between $5,000 and $6,000 each and speeds,” he said. county and town administration and could slow down emergency vehicles Some residents say they have been engineers, Connell stated, believing the as well. He said signage could be more yelled at by drivers and almost struck residents know how to push a button cost effective. by others. and cross. He said they were happier “We’re here to listen because we Wesview resident Cliff Connell, who with last Wednesday’s meeting with the care,” said McArthur. organized the meeting, said people not council members.

McArthur noted that council is only drive fast in the area but they block “I’m very impressed with how they looking at lowering speed limits in the crosswalks when they stop. residential areas from 50 km/hr to 40 km/hr with 2021 BUDGET a motion already having been passed to lower the speed limit on Simcoe St. from Victoria St. S. to SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING – BUDGET PRESENTATION Public Participation via Livestream Pacific Ave. He added they have to listen to people  Monday, November 2, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. with regards to crosswalk timing and believed there was “no reason” timing PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SESSION couldn’t be extended if that was the wish of residents.

Community Room, Libro Centre – 3295 Meloche Road He also pointed out there  Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. is a report coming back to council on traffic calming measures.

Indoor attendance is limited to 50 people physically distanced However, McArthur Alternatively, a Zoom Meeting option will be available - Please contact the Clerk to also noted it was “a register for Zoom participation by November 4, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. delicate balance” between keeping traffic moving SCRAMBLE ANSWER and looking after concerns Or email budget questions/comments to budget@amherstburg.ca by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020. of pedestrians.

Simone said she was glad they started the SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS – BUDGET DELIBERATIONS conversation about it and Public Participation via Livestream agreed it was important for council members to  Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. listen.

EDITION

Photo credit On Page 2 of the Oct. 14 edition, we would like to give credit to Ian Ditty for taking the photo of the mural that will be placed on the privy in King’s Navy Yard Park.

The photo had been included as part of a previous council agenda package.

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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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Town of Amherstburg

T H E CO R P O R AT I O N

O F T H E T O W N O F AMH E R S T B U R G is rec ruiting for P AR T T I ME G E N E R AL L AB O U R E R S L ib ro Centre

Happy Halloween!

GARBAGE PICK UP

RECYCLE

Reporting to the Manager of Municipal Facilities and/or the Manager of Parks and Naturalized Areas, the Part-Time General Labourer will perform various duties with regard to maintenance of the arena areas, ice rink surfaces, general janitorial duties, general property maintenance, as well as interior and exterior grounds maintenance.

The successful candidate will have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12), and have a valid Class G driver’s licence. Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in arenas, groundskeeping, and/or facility maintenance/janitorial is required. Post-secondary education in the horticulture field/turf maintenance is preferred. Certified Ice Technician, Certified Grounds Technician, Certified Building Technician, and/or Certified Pool Operator certificate(s) would be considered an asset(s).

YARD WASTE PICK UP

V isit careers.amherstburg.ca for a detailed job description. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume specifically noting qualifications and experience as outlined in the job description no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday November 3, 2020 to resumes@amherstburg.ca. Q ualified applicants will be notified of the pre-employment testing date.

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Personal information is collected under the authority of the M unicipal F reedom of Information and Protection of Privacy A ct, R .S .O 20 0 1, and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment.

The C orporation of the Town of A mherstburg is dedicated to maintaining a fair and eq uitable work environment, and in accordance with the A ccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities A ct, 20 0 5 , and the H uman R ights C ode, the Town of A mherstburg will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform the Town of A mherstburg H uman R esources staff of the nature of any accommodations you may req uire to ensure your eq ual participation.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY DEDICATION FORT MALDEN DRIVE

P lease take notic e that the T own of Amherstb urg intends to pass a b y-law to dedic ate c ertain lands in the T own of Amherstb urg as a P ub lic H ig hway (F ort Malden D rive) to provide leg al ac c ess from L aird Avenue to D alhousie S treet. I t is now appropriate to dedic ate P arts 1-3, 12-R 28 38 1 as follows: S treet F ort Malden D rive (P arts 1-3, 12-R -28 38 1 - 2151.3 m2)

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND CONVEYANCE P lease take notic e that the T own of Amherstb urg intends to pass a b y-law to c lose portions of Mic kle D rive aka S c ott D rive loc ated on the west side of Mic kle D rive desc rib ed leg ally as P art of Mic kle D rive, R eg istered P lan 8 0 6, T own of Amherstb urg , and more partic ularly as P arts 4 & 5 P lan 12R 28 344.

T he open rig ht of way is desc rib ed leg ally as follows: S treet

Counc il will hear any person who c laims that their land will b e prej udic ially affec ted b y the b y-law at the P ub lic Counc il Meeting to b e held on N ovemb er 9, 20 20 at 6: 0 0 p.m. at the Amherstb urg T own H all, 271 S andwic h S treet S outh.

W ritten sub missions should b e sub mitted to the Clerk no later than N ovemb er 2, 20 20 , 20 20 at 12: 0 0 p.m. I t is the intention of Counc il to c onsider and pass the b y-law for dedic ation of a pub lic hig hway at the N ovemb er 9, 20 20 Counc il meeting .

I f you have any q uestions or ob j ec tions, c ontac t the Clerk.

P aula P arker pparker@ amherstb urg .c a 519-736-0 0 12 ext. 2238

U nder the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Q uestions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to Paula Parker, Municipal Clerk, 271 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2A5 or by telephone at 519.736.0012 ext. 2238, email: pparker@amherstburg.ca .

Mic kle D rive aka S c ott D rive (P arts 4 &

5 P lan 12-R -28 344)

Counc il will hear any person who c laims that their land will b e prej udic ially affec ted b y the b y-law at the P ub lic Counc il Meeting to b e held on N ovemb er 9, 20 20 at 6: 0 0 p.m. at the Amherstb urg T own H all, 271 S andwic h S treet S outh.

W ritten sub missions should b e sub mitted to the Clerk no later than N ovemb er 2, 20 20 at 12: 0 0 p.m.

I t is the intention of Counc il to c onsider and pass the b y-law for c losure at the N ovemb er 9, 20 20 Counc il meeting .

I f you have any q uestions or ob j ec tions, c ontac t the Clerk.

P aula P arker pparker@ amherstb urg .c a 519-736-0 0 12 ext. 2238

U nder the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Q uestions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to Paula Parker, Municipal Clerk, 271 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2A5 or by telephone at 519.736.0012 ext. 2238, email: pparker@amherstburg.ca

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