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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

By Ron Giofu Local seniors living in the area of Sandwich St. S. and Pickering Dr. took to the streets over the weekend to protest speed and aggressive driving.

The picket saw approximately 35 people attend, including some from Windsor, and was led by seniors from the Wesview Apartment building, located at that intersection.

Cli Connell, one of the seniors who helped organize the Saturday afternoon picket, said senior safety is at risk because of people driving too quickly and not paying attention while driving.

“The traffic at night between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. is like a racetrack,” said Connell.

Ellen Badet, another resident of the six-storey apartment building at 160 Pickering Dr., said there has been a lot of noise in that area as well. The speed that people drive at in that area and turn the corner with at that intersection is troublesome, she added, stating there have been five times in 1 months where “I almost met my maker.”

Connell said there are others that have been struck by vehicles or have had near-misses. One case involved a resident of the Wesview getting struck on the elbow by a motorist who then just sped away.

“They are driving so aggressively and so badly,” said Connell. “They don’t stop for seniors. They don’t stop for anybody.”

Badet added she was surprised there weren’t more serious accidents at that intersection.

“We’re a little upset about it,” she said.

Connell stated that seniors out walking are worried, especially at busy times.

“Seniors have rights,” said Connell. “These cars and

A group of about 3 5 people turned out to protest speeds and aggressive driving, particularly in the area of Sandwich St. S. and Pickering Dr. Most of the protesters were seniors from neighbouring apartment buildings, though other residents came out to support them. Cliff Connell, who helped organiz e the protest, is at the far right. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

trucks don’t care. Someone’s got to do something or someone is going to die or get hurt really, really badly.”

Connell recalled intersection improvements being done when he lived in London and wondered if something could be done in Amherstburg, including lengthening the time people have in the crosswalks.

“It’s O if you can run but not everyone can,” added Badet.

Seniors, including Connell, have met with Sta Sgt. Lisa Cheney of the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment. Connell said they were pleased with the meeting but say there are still dangers.

“It’s a nightmare for seniors or kids crossing,” he

said. “It’s a big concern.”

Badet said they want people to “slow down and follow the driving rules. Have a little patience for seniors.”

Cheney confirmed she met with Connell Sept. 14 and said she e-mailed the Town of Amherstburg “to advise them and inquire about the length of time allowed for pedestrian crossing.” Cheney said there is some “follow up for us to do” once she returns from a personal matter.

“We may have to meet with seniors in order to explain how to properly access the intersection in order to maximize the time allowed to cross,” she said via e-mail.

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Council gets updated on Concession 2 bridge project

By Ron Giofu The long-awaited Concession 2 bridge project is still not finished but town council has a better idea as to why.

Town council received an update on the project at Monday night’s meeting and authorized treasurer Justin Rousseau to transfer up to $410, 9 from the general reserve fund to cover over-expenditures on the project.

According to a report from manager of engineering Todd Hewitt, the project “has experienced a number of hurdles that have caused delays” since the agreement with Front Construction was approved by council in 201 .

A number of heritage reports were re uired by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture as well as “extensive consultation” with government agencies including the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Ministry of atural Resources and Forestry, and also re uired approvals from the ssex Region Conservation Authority ( RCA).

“The permits with respect to a uatic species at risk restrict when in water’ work can be completed. o work can be completed between March 15 and July 15 that would potentially have a negative impact on fish habitats and spawning,” Hewitt stated in his report. “The ability to obtain these permits, especially the permit from the DFO continued to delay the start of the project. Once all the permits were obtained in 2019 it was too late in the year to commence the project.”

Once the bridge was closed in February 2020, numerous issues were uncovered that resulted in additional delays, said Hewitt.

“Once the deck was exposed it became apparent that the bridge structure was extremely compromised. There were several areas where portions of the concrete bridge deck peeled up with the asphalt, exposing rebar which indicates the top portion of the concrete was completely removed,” said Hewitt.

After it was known the bridge deck was “severely compromised,” Hewitt indicated further measures were taken which showed “the potential for complete collapse was very possible given the condition of the deck and supporting beams.”

“The engineer recommended that two steel trusses be built and clamps installed to support the beams during demolition for the safety of the workers and to avoid environmental impacts that would have resulted if portions of the bridge fell into the ong Marsh Drain,” Hewitt stated.

Di erent methods of demolition then had to be used, he added, and there also had to be a redesign of the new bridge due to the location of utilities in the area.

“The contractor’s original bridge design was completed based on locates that were obtained via the Ontario One Call system. In early 2020 the contractor used hydro-excavation to determine the exact location of the nbridge gas line and municipal sanitary forcemain,” stated Hewitt. “The gas line is located on the west side of the bridge and when it was located it was found to be further east than originally shown. With the sanitary forcemain being located on the east side of the bridge there was no opportunity to shift the bridge easterly.

Any shifting of the bridge alignment would also have resulted in increased costs to relocate the road to suit the new horizontal alignment.”

Hewitt’s report stated it was agreed between town administration and the contractor the best course of action would be to adjust the size of the bridge due to utilities. He noted the bridge would be “slightly narrower” but still allow for safe vehicle and bicycle traffic.

“What administration did not anticipate was that the concrete girder supplier would take the opportunity to increase the price of his supply by 5 per cent even though the order size was reduced by 11 per cent. After some discussion and negotiation, they would go no lower than a 25 per cent increase which administration felt was unjust,” stated Hewitt. “At that time administration worked with Front Construction to cost out other options, including utilizing steel beams in lieu of concrete girders. Although the pricing for this is still higher than the original costs it is lower than the other cost option when compared directly and can be completed in 2020. This design change will result in an additional cost of $ 9,441 plus applicable taxes.”

Councillor Don McArthur pressed administration for the identity of the subcontractor that was going to supply the concrete girders with both McArthur and Councillor Michael Prue voicing opposition to the price increase that unidentified company came back with. Administration said that concrete subcontractor may have been dealing with other factors that caused the price to rise with CAO John Miceli stating it was “market conditions” that resulted in the increased uote from the concrete supplier.

Miceli and McArthur brie y sparred over the issue, with McArthur pointing out it said in the report the town was treated “unjustly” by the subcontractor that the main contractor engaged. The CAO said market conditions prevailed and that “my comments are not based on one word.”

Deputy Mayor eo Meloche uestioned why a $125,000 contingency fund was part of the recommendation with Hewitt adding that he hopes the money can be put back into reserves later but is needed now in case additional issues arise.

Councillor Marc Renaud wanted to know a timeline for bridge completion, with Hewitt stating steel beams could start going up this month with the possibility of the bridge being completed by the end of 2020.

“My fingers couldn’t be any more crossed than yours,” Hewitt told Renaud.

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Drive-thru flu shot clinic coming to Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu

Conrad L auko, a nurse practitioner at the E ssex County N urse Practitioner- L ed Clinic in Amherstburg, stands with psychotherapist and health promoter E laine Coventry at the main entrance of the E CN PL C at 3 20 Richmond St. The clinic is the lead partner helping to bring a ri e thru flu shot clinic to mherstburg with similar clinics lanne for the other locations in sse an in sor RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

day, as Coventry said they are considering a Monday-Wednesday-Friday format with one clinic to be held at each site one of the three days.

This type of u shot clinic is not new, Coventry said, noting it is being done locally this fall due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. She said the C P C is trying to avoid having people gather to get a u shot and the drive-thru method is a way to keep people safely socially-distanced apart and stay safe.

“We don’t want people showing up in crowds,” she said, though adding they do plan on giving u shots at the clinic during the fall and winter season.

Coventry said there may be a temporary road closure to accommodate the drive-thru clinic and she added people will have to park nearby for 15 minutes to ensure there are no side e ects from the vaccination.

There are those who are worried about attending a clinic or a doctor’s office over fears of COVID-19 transmission, she stated, but the drive-thru clinic will alleviate much of their concerns.

“This meets the guidelines of social distancing and supports the health needs in the community,” said Coventry.

Further planning has to be done to see what the clinic will look like and how it will function, she stated. The number of u shots given the day of the clinic in Amherstburg will depend on how many units of the vaccine the W CH can

“We don’t want people showing up in crowds"

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“They will let us know what the best day is,” said Coventry. “We’re looking at some time in October or, if need be, the first week in ovember. We haven’t chosen a specific date yet. It depends on the community needs, too.”

Volunteers will also be recruited to help that day from local community service agencies, medical clinics, pharmacies and elsewhere. The volunteers will receive training themselves, including proper use of personal protective e uipment (PP ).

The location of the ssex County urse Practitioner- ed Clinic in Amherstburg is 20 Richmond St., inside of the Amherstburg Community Hub. The ssex clinic is located at 1 6 Talbot St. S. and the Windsor clinic is at 116 Drouillard Road.

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While the date has yet to be confirmed, there will be a drive-thru u shot clinic coming to Amherstburg.

The ssex County urse Practitioner- ed Clinic ( C P C) will be the lead partner in hosting the clinics, which will likely be sometime next month or possibly ovember. laine Coventry, psychotherapist and health promoter with the C PC , said the initiative is called the “Windsor- ssex County Mass Vaccination Collaboration” and will involve not just their clinic, but the Windsor- ssex County Health nit (W CH ) and other community partners.

“It is a u shot clinic that involves the whole community,” Coventry explained.

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Town councillor gathers local non-profit leaders for another roundtable discussion

By Ron Giofu A member of Amherstburg town council gathered leaders from various local non-profit organizations Sept. 15 for another roundtable discussion.

Councillor Patricia Simone held her latest roundtable discussion with nonprofit groups from in and around Amherstburg with transit being a topic as were the videos the group is putting together. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom.

Simone invited Amherstburg CAO John Miceli to participate and give an update on the proposal from Transit Windsor that would bring bus service through LaSalle and into Amherstburg.

Miceli outlined the vision of it being a cost recovery service with Transit Windsor providing the “service and the experience.”

Miceli touted the proposal as “exciting” and believes it will allow Amherstburg residents to tie into the Transit Windsor network. He said people have the opportunities now to go from LaSalle to Leamington.

“It does provide people the option,” he said, admitting it was “a bit of a haul” but still something that was available.

There has been “tremendous uptake” to the transit system in LaSalle, he added.

“It’s working very, very well for them,” said Miceli.

The CAO added, after questions

from Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo, that he doesn’t envision this system, if approved by town council, to rival what ACS does in terms of its accessible transportation.

“I think you do an excellent job at what you do,” said Miceli. “I don’t think the transit system is going to be able to work that way.”

The roundtable discussion turned to the videos that are being produced with non-profit organizations as a way to further market those groups and the services they o er. Cindy Hazaelietz, who is creating the videos, said she is trying to work with 9 di erent groups and had completed 16 videos as of the Sept. 15 virtual roundtable.

She believed it is very important to get the videos in one place so they can be further viewed by the public.

“It’s been an amazing opportunity to hear what is going on with them,” said Hazael- ietz. “From my perspective, it’s been a real blessing to do these.”

There are still some challenges, she added, including trying to co-ordinate with everyone else for an interview, which she also does on Zoom.

“I just hope we can complete them all,” said Hazael- ietz. “It’s a really good forum.”

Joanne Fear from Safe Families said the videos have assisted her organization “big time,” as she is routinely stopped by people who recognize her from the videos.

As for a seniors database the group has hit a few hurdles, as Simone stated

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there are some legalities and privacy issues they have to overcome.

“It is a slower process than we were anticipating,” she said.

The group also discussed services moving into the Amherstburg Community Hub, with advertising plans and marketing ideas oated about

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how to further develop that.

Simone said the roundtable discussions have shown the town to be one that cares and looks after its neighbours.

“Amherstburg is a force to be reckoned with,” she said.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

More education needs to be done surrounding COVID-19 Some of us older folks grew up with the British Imperial System of measurement. However, since the mid 70’s we had converted to the metric system.

One would suppose anyone aged 45 or younger would be more familiar with social distancing of two metres.

Yet the sign coming into Amherstburg heading north reminds us to practice social distancing of “6 feet” after all we are in Canada. If we are trying to educate our American friends, who are not supposed to cross the border, we could at least put both figures up.

Since COVID-19 is now a ecting 40-year-old’s and younger it might make some sense to use the metric measurements to talk about social distancing. One would suppose that they might be more familiar with metric measurements.

On another topic, perhaps River Town Times could print an article outlining the meaning of social distancing vs. quarantine. I have met several people who were outside going for a walk and admitted that they just returned from outside of Ontario and even outside of Canada, within a few days. These folks do not seem to know that they are supposed to stay home, in their residence, for 14 days.

If we do not follow the recommendations put forward by the medical community, we will never get rid of this virus. More people will become sick and more will die.

A Concerned Senior Citizen, — Lynne MacDonell Amherstburg

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ERCA searching for new GM after Wyma resigns

forward to spending more time with his family and will be returning to earlier interests by joining and growing his wife’s communications agency, the conservation authority states.

“ERCA continues to make a positive impact in the region’s watersheds, and though there remains much to be done, a great deal was accomplished over the last 11 years under Richard’s leadership, which has greatly benefitted the sustainability of Windsor- ssex, the Place for Life,” commented McKenzie.

By Ron Giofu The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is in need of a new general manager after its current GM tendered his resignation.

Kieran McKenzie, chair of the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s board of directors, announced that he had accepted Richard Wyma’s resignation from ERCA after a 15-year career, 11 of which was as general manager. A press release issued Friday afternoon by the conservation authority said Wyma was “dedicated to protecting and restoring the Essex Region watersheds Wyma was also secretary-treasurer of the ERCA and executive director of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation.

“On behalf of the current, and past boards of directors, I want to thank Richard for his many years of service to the Authority,” McKenzie stated in the press release. “Under his leadership, the region is stronger, healthier, and more sustainable.”

ERCA recently fell victim to an online phishing scam that involved nearly $300,000 over two incidents.

McKenzie did not say whether that was a factor in Wyma’s resignation and said he could not speak to what motivated Wyma to make that decision.

“I don’t know what prompted Richard to make the decision he has,” McKenzie told the River Town Times. “He o ered his resignation and I accepted it.”

As for the fraud, McKenzie said straightening that out is a top priority for ERCA and they are “looking at making sure that never happens again.”

McKenzie said they are “forward thinking at this point” and that director of watershed services Tim Byrne will continue to serve as the acting general manager as the process of finding a new M plays out.

McKenzie said he was “very happy” Byrne agreed to do that.

“He is more than capable, in my view and in the view of the board, to steer the conservation authority through this period,” said McKenzie, who is a Windsor city councillor.

Byrne had served as acting GM at ERCA’s board meeting earlier this month as Wyma had been on a voluntary leave of absence.

“That’s as far as I can go into that,” said McKenzie.

Mc enzie added he was notified of Wyma’s decision earlier last week and that terms of separation were being ironed out over the course of the week prior to Friday’s announcement. The terms of separation are confidential as they are a personnel matter, Mc enzie

“He offered his resignation and I accepted it."

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Wyma returned to ERCA in December 2009 after a decade in Canada’s far north to become the general manager and executive director of the Conservation Foundation. Among his successes ERCA touts during Wyma’s tenure as general manager included Wyma authoring a five-year sustainability plan, put in place a new land securement strategy, and Conservation Land Management Plan to guide land acquisition, and future infrastructure, management and operational needs in Conservation Areas. Over the 11 years, Wyma is credited with initiating new partnerships with universities, industry, and senior levels of government related to phosphorous and water quality, climate change, fish habitat, and natural heritage and supported new regional e orts related to storm water management.

As executive director, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation received Imagine Canada accreditation in 2014, becoming one of only 140 foundations across Canada at the time that demonstrated excellence in board governance, accountability and transparency, fundraising, and sta and volunteer management, ERCA stated in the press release. Wyma spearheaded fundraising e orts to build the Cypher Systems Greenway, the Rotary (1918) Centennial Hub and other projects in the region.

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Seniors protest in the area of Sandwich St. S. & Pickering Dr.

Continued from Page 1 Cheney said she has also advised the officers “to be aware of the complaints and be on watch for speeders and the elderly who may be struggling to get across the intersection in the allotted time.”

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said the timing of the lights has been studied extensively. He believes drivers need to slow down and drive with caution all over the area.

“The bottom line is, it’s dangerous driving, plain and simple,” said DiCarlo.

There has been criticism of the reduction of crossing guard locations but DiCarlo maintained that was due to not enough people wanting to do the job. Poor driving would likely still happen, he added.

“This is across town,” the mayor stated. “I’ve had complaints the last few months from across the community.”

The haste people are in without regard for pedestrians and cyclists is “disgraceful,” he added.

“It’s going to destroy a lot of lives if people don’t slow down,” said DiCarlo. “People have got to get it through their heads to watch for people regardless of age and drive accordingly.”

DiCarlo added it’s not a problem exclusive to Amherstburg. He noted that people are swerving around turning cars onto paved shoulders and performing other aggressive driving maneuvers.

“It’s preposterous,” he said. “It’s becoming insane the way people are driving and that’s the real issue. There’s only so much we can do.

These people are blatantly violating the law. It’s going to have to stop before someone dies.”

The mayor added permanent infrastructure measures can be implemented but that is “extremely expensive.”

Town council agreed Monday night to look at the timing of lights and also passed a motion to have red light cameras costed out and brought to 2021 budget deliberations.

Administration told council that the “walk” signal is actually longer than if it wasn’t pushed and turns to “walk” on its own.

Councillor Michael Prue and Deputy Mayor eo Meloche indicated a willingness to extend the timing with council agreeing to signage telling people to push the button

“It’s becoming insane the way people are driving and that’s the real issue"

Poppy Snary, E llen Badet and Barb Bez aire were among the protesters upset with the speed people drive in the area of Sandwich St. S. and Pickering Dr. A protest was held at the intersection last Saturday afternoon. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

for longer times.

“I don’t see how an extra five seconds is going to hurt in any event,” says Prue.

This is the second complaint of speeding and aggressive driving in the Pickering Dr. area in recent weeks. arlier in the summer, atherine Meloche appealed to town council for assistance in the area of Pickering Dr. and Cherrylawn Cr. Residents of that area wanted a four-way stop but a recommendation from town administration advised against that.

“One careless driver can a ect many lives,” she said at the June 22 meeting. “Is a fourway stop and a police presence too much to ask ” Meloche noted that her 1 -year-old daughter has had people give her obscene gestures when she asks people to slow down.

“Pickering Dr. is a straight drive with nothing to slow people down,” said Meloche said at that time, also voicing concern with a lack of sidewalks on Cherrylawn Cr. There have been accidents in that area and vehicles have had to go on lawns to avoid collisions, she added. A report is expected to go back to town council on that matter.

Essex MP pans Throne Speech, touts Conservative approach to COVID-19

By Ron Giofu The federal iberal government presented its latest Speech from the Throne last Wednesday and it has not gotten positive reviews from the Conservative Party, including the local Member of Parliament. ssex MP Chris ewis stated last Thursday that the Speech from the Throne demonstrated “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s failure to put Canada on a real path forward through the pandemic and help those Canadians who desperately need it through his Speech from the Throne.” “ avigating the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely difficult,” ewis stated. “The future is even more worrisome. I keep hearing from residents who say they’re concerned about their health, their loved ones, their jobs, and how they are going to pay their bills this winter.” ewis believed while there remain many unknowns, “Justin Trudeau had an opportunity to lay out a plan to help but he failed to do so and is leaving Canadians behind, once again.” According to ewis, Trudeau failed to mention western alienation and national unity concerns and “failed to deliver a plan to help the millions of Canadians who are struggling.” The Conservative MP also accused the prime minister of failing to commit to increase health transfers, which he stated is the

provinces’ “top ask.” ewis further charged that Trudeau has “done nothing but waste six weeks so that he could hide from his ethical scandals.” ewis contends “there are still a number of major concerns Justin Trudeau needs to answer for. For example, why is Canada falling behind our allies when it comes to COVID-19 testing Other countries continue to safely o er home testing and online kits. And where is the plan to deal with a second wave We can’t accept an economic shutdown as the only solution. People here in ssex need a plan now. They need to know their government is fighting for them.” ewis cited parents “who must continually choose between staying home, with their child, who got sent home sick from school or picking up another shift to make ends meet” autoworkers facing “uncertain” markets and the “one-size fits all” income support that fails to address “the real income loss in this industry” travel agents, restaurants, tourism and other small businesses experiencing heavy losses and permanent closure agriculture and fishing industries that re uire “immediate attention and support” loved ones separated by the border crossing Canadian snowbirds “scrambling” to find a place to winter and cross border workers that “continue to fall through the gaps.”

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rin O’Toole, that is o ering a serious, compassionate and ethical government-in-waiting. Conservatives have Canadians’ backs,” ewis said. “I know that our country can overcome adversity together, and we can emerge from the COVID era stronger and more united than ever before.”

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Rotary Club assists with the redevelopment of Beaudoin Park

By Ron Giofu The Rotary Club of Amherstburg has assisted with the town’s redevelopment of Beaudoin Park.

Rotary Club representatives joined officials from the Town of Amherstburg last Friday afternoon at the park for the official presentation of $2,000 to the town. Beaudoin Park is located within the River Canard subdivision.

John Sutton, president of the Rotary Club of Amherstburg, said the donation will help local youth and that fits within the mandate of Rotary.

“Helping youth is one of the pillars of Rotary International and certainly our club,” said Sutton. “Any opportunity we have to make the community a better place for young people is something we want to be a part of.”

Sutton said the Rotary Club of Amherstburg partnered with the former Amherstburg Police Services Board (APSB) and received funding from that organization. When the APSB dissolved when the Windsor Police Service took over policing duties in Amherstburg, Sutton said there were funds the board had leftover and they used some of them to help the Rotary Club and, in turn, the Beaudoin Park initiative.

There was a delay in making everything happen due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Sutton

The Rotary Club of Amherstburg presented a $2,000 donation to the town last Friday for the redevelopment of Beaudoin Park in River Canard. The funding came as part of a partnership with the former Amherstburg Police Services Board. From left: manager of parks Annette Zahaluk, director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts, Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, Rotarian Susanne Bergeron, Rotary past president Ann Marie Favot and Rotary Club president John Sutton.

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“We’re happy to be able to get outside and make it official,” said Sutton.

Director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts indicated that the $2,000 in funding from the Rotary Club of Amherstburg will assist in improving accessibility. That money will be put towards improvements with the town aiming to improve trails, the picnic structure, playground unit and more. There is also a six-hole “disc golf” course planned for Beaudoin Park.

Roberts added the donation from the Rotary Club is much appreciated.

Beaudoin Park has also received funding from the Amherstburg Community Foundation. The park

was one of the projects the ACF raised money for during its initial wave of fundraising.

“As usual, we are extremely grateful to the Amherstburg Rotary once again,” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo.

DiCarlo was one of the town representatives on hand and said organizations like the Rotary Club make Amherstburg the place that it is and that the town wouldn’t get as much done without the aid of such service clubs.

“A big thank you to them,” said DiCarlo.

Town council recently approved an additional expenditure for completion of further improvements at the park at a cost not to exceed $69,695 with $14,205 coming from the AODA compliance reserve and $15,400 from the donation reserve fund.

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Fort Malden Horticultural Society plants and unveils new signature garden

By Ron Giofu

A team of volunteers with the Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society converged on the Amherstburg Community Hub last Saturday and left with a fully planted signature garden.

Approximately 300 plants and shrubs, along with The Amherstburg Fort Malden H orticultural Society unveiled its signature garden at the Amherstburg Community H ub last Saturday. The five trees, were planted at the hub, which was for- AFMH S received $5 ,000 from the Amherstburg Community Foundation and that helped with the proj ect, which cost roughly $7 ,000 overall.

ACF president Richard Peddie and ACF board member L inden Crain stand on either side of the cheq ue, which was accepted by AFMH S merly St. Bernard School at 320 Richmond St. Appresident L inda Jackson. Back row: Paulette Drouillard, Jennie L aj oie, Carolyn Amlin and Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. proximately 15 people attended during the day and RTT Photos by Ron Giofu planted the garden, most being members of the horticultural society.

Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society (AFMHS) president Linda The signature garden cost roughly $7,000 with $5,000 of that coming through the Jackson said the garden, which runs along the front of the hub from the main Amherstburg Community Foundation’s (ACF) “Believe in Amherstburg” initiaentrance westward, is actually in three sections from a plant-material perspective. tive. Jackson said that funding made a big di erence as the COVID-19 pandemic “This garden is totally a pollinator garden,” Jackson said of the eastern portion. wiped out the AFMHS plant sale, a big revenue generator for the organization.

“What we envision is birds, bees and hummingbirds coming here.”

“If Mr. Peddie had not come with the ACF, I don’t think this garden would look The centre portion of the garden is the “shade garden” as it is mainly under the like this today,” said Jackson, in reference to ACF president Richard Peddie. building’s front overhang while the west garden features hostas, Jackson also thanked the town’s parks sta , including director ferns and other materials that originated at other parts of town. of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Phil Roberts, manager “There was a lot of thought put into this,” said Jackson. of parks Annette ahaluk and their sta , for helping to prepare The AFMHS had a sub-committee consisting of Jackson, Carothe garden. She also expressed gratitude to Amherstburg Comlyn Amlin, Jennie Lajoie and Paulette Drouillard that looked after munity Services (ACS), who prepared a lunch for the volunteers the signature garden project with the additional volunteers comlast Saturday and Councillor Don McArthur, who also turned ing out to help to plant it. out to volunteer his time.

“We will maintain it, we will take care of it and we will love it,” “I’m just amazed,” said Peddie, as he overlooked the garden. added Jackson.

Peddie said he saw the land cut out for the bed but assumed the photo op Saturday afternoon would be with wheelbarrows and shovels, and not a finished garden. He called the signature garden a “great idea” and was taken aback by how quickly the volunteers got it done.

“The foundation looks forward to supporting them again in the future,” he said.

Peddie added the AFMHS was one of four groups either going in or already part of the Amherstburg Community Hub that the ACF funded.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo was invited to the unveiling and thanked the ACF for funding it and the AFMHS for their work in coming up with the idea and following up on it with “an amazing crew of people.”

“I can’t believe the amount of work that got done,” he said, adding the volunteers do it for nothing more than pride in their community.

“You just can’t thank them enough,” said DiCarlo.

Roberts said the garden shows the synergies that have been developed at the hub. Not only will the AFMHS look after the garden, but they will meet there as well. Other groups such as the House outh Centre are also interested in gardening classes, said Roberts.

“This has all been done with volunteer hours and labour and they produced results,” said Roberts. “Synergies made it work.”

“Everyone just came together,” said Jackson. “When people come together with a good attitude, great things happen in this town.”

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The Town of Amherstburg presented “A Little Uncommon Weekend” Sept. 25-27 with people invited to come down in their steampunk and Harry Potter attire. Despite the fact that this year’s Amherstburg Uncommon Festival was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Open Air Weekend was given an “uncommon” air with businesses decorated, people in costume and buskers in King’s Navy Yard Park.

RTT Photos by Ron Giofu Above - The River Bookshop got into the spirit of things for the “ A L ittle U ncommon W eekend” as they decorated with tentacles coming out of the upstairs “ H ole in the W all” windows. I t was a tip of the cap to the book “ 20,000 L eagues U nder the Sea.”

L eft - The Friesen and W all families from L eamington came together and dressed up for the “ L ittle U ncommon W eekend.”

They own Fab Parties and E vents and usually come to the Amherstburg U ncommon Festival.

Above - Amy Moore of E ssex was one of the folks dressed up for the “ A L ittle U ncommon W eekend.”

L eft - V icki and L uke Marchant of W indsor enj oyed themselves at the “ A L ittle U ncommon W eekend.” They came to the downtown core and also enj oyed going through N avy Y ard Park.

Kobbler Jay juggles flaming torches as he walks barefoot across broken glass during a Saturday afternoon performance in N avy Y ard Park. H e was one of the entertainers in town last weekend.

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Trustees with the Greater E ssex County District School Board discuss a report centring around communications at the Sept. 22 board meeting. The public board will revamp its website and hire a new staff member as a way to bolster communication efforts.

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Public school board looking at new communications strategy as a result of COVID-19 The Greater Essex County District School Board plans to revamp its website and hire another communications sta member due to confusion that arose as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The public school board resolved to allocate “appropriate funds” for a new website, located at www.publicboard.ca, with the redesign to permit “new, innovative, accessible and exible online messaging and information sharing to better communicate with students, sta , families and the wider community.”

That will also mean that the website will be more mobile-friendly in order that people can access it easier on their smartphones.

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) will also hire a new sta member “to develop, coordinate and engage in website, social media (and other) communication with students, sta , parents guardians and our community to significantly increase the CDSB website and social media presence and reach, to better communicate with students, sta , families and the wider community.”

Trustee Sarah Cipkar, a member of the COVID communications strategy committee which created the recommendations along with Trustee Alicia Higgison and a team of others, said they brainstormed methods to enhance the way they communicate.

“It’s happening online. It’s happening on social media,” she said.

Cipkar said she appreciates budgetary constraints but sta is feeling overwhelmed by the communication that is needed.

“I think this expenditure is necessary in light of the challenges we face and the direction we want to go,” she said.

Superintendent of ducation lementary Staffing and Information Technology Chris Mills estimated the cost would be approximately $ 50,000 to revamp the website and that would be done over “a period of years.” Trustee Alan Halberstadt uestioned the cost of the new sta member and director of education rin elly said that would depend on the roles set out in the job description.

Mills estimated the new position to have a price tag of about $100,000.

Trustee Julia Burgess voiced concerns that she only saw a new website and sta members, and she was under the belief the report should have been more re ective of a new communications strategy. Burgess also believed “not so good news” should be shared as well, adding she wanted to ensure communication formats were available for all and not just those with online access.

Trustee ale Simco-Hatfield said she understood and supported the intent, but wasn’t in favour of the recommendation at the present time due to financial concerns. She said her first reaction to the recommendation was “no way” and that it comes just after the board passed its budget.

Simco-Hatfield also wondered about the need for a new sta member and what the duties would be as the board already has a public relations officer. elly said the reater ssex County District School Board is actually “light” in the area of communications and a new sta member would help communicate information they presently don’t have time to do.

Chair Ron eClair, the Amherstburg aSalle trustee, said he was in favour of the re uest as the board has heard from students, parents and teachers about a lack of communication.

“This is going to close the gap, at least I hope it does,” said eClair.

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Local youths do well on the Amateur Motocross Association of Ontario circuit

By Ron Giofu A pair of Amherstburg youths have concluded their season on the Amateur Motocross Association of Ontario circuit and have some trophies for their e orts.

Wesley Mc ean, , won first place in the 50cc 7-8-years-old open division while nine-year-old sister Austyn captured third place in the 50cc girls 4- division. Both will be trying their luck in the 65cc division next year though Wesley also has another year left in his current division due to him having been the youngest competitor this year.

In addition to them practicing at the track built next to their Front Road North home, Austyn said they also practice at a track five minutes away from their home.

Wesley said he knew he was five points down in the overall standings heading into the final weekend and was further inspired to win first overall after his father Shane showed him a picture of the trophy.

“I was very happy,” Wesley said of winning. “I needed to beat this kid he was number 40 and I knew I had to beat him in all my races to get first.”

In addition to finishing first in his age group in the province, Wesley also finished fifth in Canada.

Austyn said she was 11 points down and had tough competition from two other girls but she hung in there.

“I wanted to get first but it was a struggle,” said Austyn. “I ended up third but it was a fight for it.”

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Amateur Motocross Association of Ontario season had to be cut down in terms of races and venues.

“We got a little shorter season in. It started in June,” said mom Hailey Mc ean.

There were five weekends of racing this year with only two tracks available Tillsonburg and Walton.

Shane said those tracks were chosen because they are larger venues and campsites could space themselves out better.

“Wesley has gotten first in every race he hasn’t fallen,” said Hailey. “His nickname is the Terminator.’

He crashes often. He rides on the edge all the time.”

Austyn was able to earn a second place finish in her races this year as well en route to her third place finish overall for the season.

“It was probably my first time winning this big of a trophy,” she said.

Austyn also joked “I was jealous of Wesley winning a big trophy so I wanted to win one.”

Despite the season being over, that doesn’t mean the dirt bikes are put away. They still ride regularly and practice their skills, though the COVID-19 pandemic has put a regular family trip to Georgia to ride on hold this year. “ ast year, we were racing on Boxing Day,” said Hailey.

Austyn and Wesley both say they pray to God before and during races and they believe that helps them.

“We like to share the gospel with others,” said Austyn. “We always say it wasn’t just us and that od was helping us.”

They aren’t the only siblings racing, with another starting to make his mark as well. Six-year-old brother ander finished eighth in the 4-6-year-old age division.

The Mc ean’s would also like to thank their sponsors, including O ’s Optics, Cobra Minicycles Canada and Precision poxy Solutions.

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Trustee voices frustration over student walking distances

By Ron Giofu

With many students having to walk greater distances due to changes in busing this school year, the chair of the Greater Essex County District School Board is voicing frustration over the matter.

Ron LeClair, who is also the public board trustee for Amherstburg and LaSalle, said he has heard many stories from parents upset with how far their children have to walk in order to get to and from school every day. LeClair joined in the frustration and did not believe some of the distances students are travelling by foot are appropriate.

“I had, if not 100 calls, 75 calls of parents that were angry with the transportation consortium because their child was declared a walker this year and they weren’t walkers before,” said LeClair.

LeClair said he heard one case where a student lived in the 300 block of Maple Ave. in LaSalle, “three short blocks from Front Road,” and has to walk daily to Sandwich Secondary School on Malden Road.

“It seems an inordinate, long walk for a student,” said LeClair.

Superintendent of business Shelley Armstrong said she can appreciate the frustration and that she has fielded numerous phone calls herself. She said all boards have the same challenges as it is a transportation consortium and not specific for any one school board.

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A total of 467 public board students are not transported this year, said Armstrong, but 100 of those are remote learners. She cautioned that if the changes were not made, the consortium would have cancelled routes.

“They don’t have enough drivers,” said Armstrong. “It’s very challenging right now. A number of drivers are quitting, resigning or retiring.”

The consortium also considers factors such as sidewalks and traffic lights when assessing hazards, she added.

LeClair added that an SK student in LaSalle was asked to walk down Malden Road from Stuart St. and cross at Sprucewood Ave. en route to Sandwich West Public School.

“That student would have been expected to walk on the west shoulder of Malden Road, which is not paved and is a soft shoulder, and during the wintertime it is completely covered in snow and not traversable by an adult and yet we’re asking a student in SK to traverse this. In my opinion, some of the decisions were reprehensible,” said LeClair. “I’m not saying (Armstrong) as the member of the consortium but I think when those issues are raised, I think 350 kids displaced from riding the bus in the county is unacceptable.”

Armstrong said parents can appeal decisions to the consortium.

“The transportation consortium is struggling right now just to keep existing routes going. I appreciate it, it’s difficult,” said Armstrong.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of June Ackley at 91 years of age on Thursday September 24, 2020.

Beloved mother of Judy Ackley of Essex, ON and of the late Paul Ackley and step mother of Alan Tidey and wife Morena of White Rock, B.C. Loving grandmother of Chris Warner and wife Courtney of Windsor, ON. Grandmother of Nicole Bromley of Port Coquitlam, B.C. and Keith Tidey of White Rock B.C. and great grandmother of Sonora Marley Warner of Windsor, ON. Cherished wife of the late Clair Ackley of LaSalle, ON., and of the late Alexander Tidey of Windsor, ON. Born March 11, 1929, June was the daughter of the late Harry and Emily Meloche, sister to Betty Deluca of Amherstburg, the late Robert Meloche, and the late Roy Meloche. June will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family, as well as the residents and staff of Seasons Retirement Home in Amherstburg, ON. As an expression of sympathy and to honour June’s life, memorial donations to Dr. Y. Emara Centre - Prince Road or the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. would be appreciated. A private family service has been held. Arrangements entrusted to James H. Sutton Funeral Home Amherstburg, ON. 519-736-2134.

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Unity in Christ continuing fundraising efforts for women’s centre in South Sudan

By Ron Giofu

Above - V olunteers with the U nity in Christ group had a meeting at the Columbus Community H all in Amherstburg recently. They were updated on the group’ s progress and what has been done in South Sudan.

Right - W omen work at the women’ s shelter that was constructed in Chukudum, South Sudan. W ork may start soon on a new centre in a nearby village.

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Work continues in South Sudan on a women’s centre in the village of Chukudum, with e orts possibly spreading to other villages in that African nation.

Much of the fundraising has occurred in Amherstburg, thanks to the group nity in Christ ( IC). A key member of that group is Father ichola Mauro-Iko, a former associate pastor at St. John the Baptist Church.

Fr. Mauro-Iko, a ectionately known as “Father ic,” started the group with parishioners and it has continued now that he is based out of Cairo.

Father ic is originally from South Sudan and still visits his home nation. He returned to Canada in March and was supposed to leave in April, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic saw his trip home delayed until Sept. 2 . He said they recently had a meeting while he was still in Canada and got an update on what they have done and a look at what they could do in the future. “ nity in Christ is well and we have done a lot of things,” said Father ic.

The women’s shelter was constructed in Chukudum in 2011-12 but recent projects have included a new fence and improvements to a well. He said more and more women are using the centre and there are even programs run there that are allowing the women’s centre to turn a profit.

“It is functional,” said Father ic. “We are glad IC is able to make things work.”

However, there are still challenges. Supplies like cold drinks and sugar have to come from neighbouring ganda and during rainy times of the year, the roadway gets washed out and doesn’t allow people to get through.

“South Sudan has challenges with its infrastructure,” explained Father ic.

IC has also helped provide potable water to other villages in South Sudan, including drilling bore holes in the neighbouring village of gauro. He said they are looking to expand there and operate a women’s shelter there as well.

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Bruce Bishop of Bishop & Sons Painting, Park H ouse Museum curator Stephanie Pouget- Papak and Amherstburg H istoric Sites Association board member Peter Mingay stand outside the museum Sept. 21 . The museum has been repainted and ex terior repairs have been carried out. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

Bruce Bishop goes over the j ob his business did in repainting and making repairs at the Park H ouse Museum. Bishop owns Bishop & Sons Painting and they spent about three weeks painting and repairing the Park H ouse’ s ex terior.

Park House Museum carries out restoration project

By Ron Giofu

with a building of this age, there is always something to do,” added Pouget-Papak.

Fencing around the building is decaying and Mingay said the plans are for the town to remove it, since it is their fence. He indicated it will be left down and additional landscaping is possible. When the fence is removed, the hope is that it will make the Park House Museum a more inviting place to attend.

“A lot of people in Amherstburg don’t even know we’re here,” said Mingay.

“It’s amazing how many people think it’s a private residence,” added Pouget-Papak.

Both Mingay and Pouget-Papak pointed out that the Rotary Club of Amherstburg is always generous when it comes to supporting the Park House Museum.

“The Rotary Club is very good to us,” said Mingay, adding that Pouget-Papak regularly seeks out grant funding as well.

The Park House Museum will continue to fundraise, Mingay stated, even though they haven’t been able to run their usual programming this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

They are still selling tin, though it has been months since the tinsmiths have been able to utilize the Park House Museum’s workshop in the basement. The tinsmiths have been working from home instead.

“These guys are dedicated tinsmiths,” said Mingay.

Pouget-Papak added “it’s a dying art” and hopes more people get involved in the future.

“We need more tinsmiths,” she said.

The Park House Museum will be holding its annual general meeting Nov. 17 at 7 p.m., with Pouget-Papak pointing out it will be a virtual event this year. People can register for it on the museum’s Facebook page, she stated.

For more information on the Park House Museum, call 519-736-2511 or visit www.parkhousemuseum.com.

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The Park House Museum is getting a facelift with the much needed repairs coming from grant funding.

Crews from Bishop’s Painting have been busy not only painting the local museum, but making necessary repairs to the wood siding and wooden window frames. The work took roughly three weeks to complete and it was work the Amherstburg Historic Sites Association (AHSA), the board the operates the Park House Museum, said was long overdue.

“The building has obviously needed painting for quite some time,” said AHSA board member Peter Mingay. “It should be done every six or seven years.”

Mingay said the last time the Park House Museum was painted was in September 2013 and that was done by volunteers.

“The volunteers did the best they could,” he said.

Dulux donated the paint that time. Bishop’s Painting repainted the Park House about 30 years ago with owner Bruce Bishop doing the work himself. Mingay added they were brought back to Bishop due to his knowledge of the building and his experience in painting and repairing.

“They gave us a really good price, which we needed,” he said. “We are on a small budget.”

Curator Stephanie Pouget-Papak noted the cost to paint and repair the exterior of the Park House Museum is approximately 30 per cent of their total budget. The Park House received $7,500 through the Amherstburg Community Foundation’s “Believe in Amherstburg” initiative while funding from senior levels of government brought in another $10,000.

“That money is what allowed us to go ahead with the painting,” said Mingay.

Some boards along the exterior of the museum had to be replaced with Bishop and his team having to replicate the siding in those areas.

“We had a lot of rot to deal with,” said Bishop.

“There were 200-feet of boards we had to make. We SCRAMBLE ANSWER probably could have made 400.”

“They did the best they could,” said Mingay.

“Hopefully it will last five, six or seven years.”

“I think it’s important to remember when dealing

“It’s amazing how many people think it’s a private residence"

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NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg passed By-law NOTICE OF PASSING OFTAKE A ZONING BY-LAW 2020-019 on the 14th day of September, 2020 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,

BY THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG c.P.13, as amended.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg passed By-law 2020-019 on the 14th day of September, 2020 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Amherstburg not later than the 7th day of October, 2020, notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee under the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017 in the form of a cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

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

AND TAKE NOTICE that person or agency may appeal to the LocalBY-LAW Planning Appeal THE PURPOSE OFany THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING No. Tribunal 1999-52 is in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Amherstburg not later than the 7th day to continue the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Agricultural of October, 2020, notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support (A) Zone” to and “holding Provision Residential 1BP l(h-R1B-2) of the objection must be Special accompanied by the prescribed fee underType the L ocal anning A ppealZone, T rib u nal A ct, 2 0 1 7 Type in the 1A form(R1A) of a cheque or money payable to the Minister of Finance.

Only “Residential Zone” to “ order holding Special Provision Residential individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Z oning By-law to the Local Planning Type (h-R1B-2) Zone” andmay “Agricultural to “holding Environmental Appeal1B Tribunal.

A notice of appeal not be filed by(A) an Zone” unincorporated association or group.

Protection (h-EP) Zone” to be permit of a plan subdivision with 38 However, a notice of appeal may filed inthe thedevelopment name of an individual who of is a member of the or the group on its behalf. ±association single detached dwellings with a maximum lot coverage of 35%. The draft plan of subdivision willPUBLIC proceed at such a added time when thetonecessary and servicing NO PERSON OR BODY shall be as a party the hearing ofstudies the appeal unless, plans have been finalized will be subject to oral public meetings that time. The before the bylaw was passed, the and person or public body made submissions at a at public meeting or written submissions to the Council in the opinion of the Planning Appeal Tribunal, there proposed Amendment to theor,Zoning By-law isLocal in conformity with the policies in are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. the Official Plan. The lands are designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s AN EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the By-law and a key map showing the Official Plan. location of the lands to which the By-law applies follows below. The complete By-law is available

for inspection in myOF office during regular office hours andAMENDMENT on the Town website www.amherstburg.ca.

THE EFFECT THE ZONING BY-LAW allows Residential uses on the subject property.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 17th day of September, 2020.

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

AN EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the By-law and a key map showing the location of the lands to which the By-law applies follows below.

The complete By-law is available for inspection in my office during regular office hours and on the Town website www.amherstburg.ca.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 17th day of September, 2020.

Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax No. (519) 736-9859

EXPLANATORY NOTE THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described proposed amendment are located at 1267 Front Road North, and are described as Anderdon CON 1 Pt Lot 24. The property has an irregular frontage and depth and measures 4.46 hectares (11.03 ac) (see key map below).

EXPLANATORY NOTE

THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described proposed amendment are located at 1267 Front Road North, and are described as Anderdon CON 1 Pt Lot 24. The property Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). comments andac) communications received hasProtection an irregular frontage and depth and measuresAll 4.46 hectares (11.03 (see key map below).

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, THE OF THE AMENDMENT TO Z ONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 is to continue the write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V2A5 or PURPOSE call 519-736-0012. zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “ Agricultural ( A) Z one” to “ holding Special Provision Residential Type 1B ( h-R1B-2) Z one, “ Residential Type 1A ( R1A) Z one” to “ holding Special Provision Residential Type 1B ( h-R1B-2) Z one” and “ Agricultural ( A) Z one” to “ holding Environmental Protection ( h-EP) Z one” to permit the development of a plan of subdivision with 38 ± single detached dwellings with a maximum lot coverage of 35%. The draft plan of subdivision will proceed at such a time when the necessary studies and servicing plans have been

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