River Town Times - May 6, 2020

SHOP

ONLINE

New Patients Welcome

WE

deliver!

519736-2223

www.apcw.ca

433 Sandwich St S., Amherstburg

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Local student printing ear guards on 3-D printer to help healthcare workers

By Ron Giofu

A student from General Amherst High School is doing his part to help healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Justin Bornais has been putting his 3-D printer to good use as the local teenager has been printing ear guards that can be used by healthcare workers to help protect their ears when having to wear masks. Bornais said the idea originated with stories he read online about other teenagers performing similar gestures of kindness.

“I thought it was cool to see someone doing this,” said Bornais.

Bornais was then inspired to do it too, and now he has printed off over 400 ear guards from his 3-D printer at his Amherstburg home. He started to donate them to friends who requested them. One friend has a parent who works in a hospital in the United States but donations have since been made to hospitals, long-term care homes and healthcare agencies in the Windsor-Essex County area.

“They were reaching out to me by e-mail,” said Bornais.

At the peak of his ear guard production, Bornais estimates he was printing 70-80 ear guards per day. He said he can print about nine to ten batches of ear guards at a time.

“After printing my first 150-200 ear savers, I redesigned them to be cheaper and faster to print,” he said. “They are also more comfortable as well. I posted it online on Thingiverse for people to download and print themselves if they wanted to.”

Stating that it feels great to give Back, Bornais encourages others to help the people who are helping the general public.

“I believe it we all work together, we can all get past this and we can all work through it,” Bornais said of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I would encourage others with 3-D printers to do this too.”

People don’t just have to produce ear guards either, he added, pointing out there are a multitude of items that can make including masks and small devices to open doors without touching them. Bornais also encourages people without 3-D printers to get involved as well, noting they can help make masks or anything else that needs to be produced to help frontline healthcare workers.

“I definitely encourage people to give back,” said Bornais. “It helps them and it helps other people too.”

If there are any health care organizations that could use a donation, they can e-mail Bornais at justin.bornais@gmail.com.

Special to the RTT

Amherstburg teenager Justin Bornais shows some of the ear guards he manufactured using his 3-D printer. The local student donates the ear guards he makes to area hospitals and long-term care homes.

We Design and Print Almost Anything 519.736.4175 sales@rivertowntimes.com

A division of the River Town Times

Keep Reading!

Sign up today for your FREE E-Subscription at

FREE Market Evaluation John D’Alimonte SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Direct (519) 796-8073 Preferred Realty Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

Selling Windsor & Essex County

www.rivertowntimes.com

2 – River Town Times – Wednesday, May 6, 2020

www.rivertowntimes.com

Fire chief responds to concerns over town’s emergency preparedness

By Ron Giofu Amherstburg fire chief and community emergency management co-ordinator (CEMC) Bruce Montone is assuring residents they are in good hands with the Municipal emergency response plan.

Montone, who has served as a CEMC since 1986 in various municipalities including Windsor and four others both very large and very small as well as at the provincial level, said the town's Community Emergency Management Program Committee (CEMPC) was renamed by legislative direction and had formerly been known as the Emergency Planning Committee (EPC). The group is functioning as it always has, Montone stated.

The chief stated it has the same designated positions that sit on the committee and has the same mandate, based on Ontario Regulation 380/04 which states every municipality shall have an emergency management program committee and that committee shall be composed of the municipality’s emergency management program co-ordinator; a senior municipal official appointed by the council; such members of the council, as may be appointed by

the council; such municipal employees who are responsible for emergency management functions, as may be appointed by the council; and such other persons as may be appointed by the council.

The regulations also state the persons appointed under clause (2) (e) may only be officials or employees of any level of government who are involved in emergency management; representatives of organizations outside government who are involved in emergency management; or persons representing industries that may be involved in emergency management.

Council shall appoint one of the members of the committee to be the chair of the committee and the committee shall advise the council on the development and implementation of the municipality’s emergency management program. Regulations further state the committee shall conduct an annual review of the municipality’s emergency management program and shall make recommendations to the council for its revision if necessary.

Montone said he reports to that committee, and ensures each member is trained and the committee is completely

compliant with provincial requirements.

He stated this has been confirmed by several visits from the province since 2012 and recently and includes written letters of compliance provided to council since 2017.

The town's emergency operations centre (EOC) functions the same as it always has, he added.

“The EOC and the legislative requirements for the facility are the same today as it was in 2012,” he said.

The EOC is staffed as it always has been by a group known as the Municipal Community Control Group whose function is to co-ordinate the town's emergency response.

“They are not the emergency responders,” said. Montone. “The town's current State of Emergency covers the town's management of both potential flooding as well as the COVID-19 pandemic response. Staff are deployed in various roles, including preparing shelter, procurement of supplies and many, many other preparations for the smooth management of the current emergency.”

Montone noted 21 of the 35 members of the Control Group live in Amherstburg.

He reminded the public they are not

the emergency responders. He noted the remaining members of the control group are able to come to town within a 12 to 30-minute time frame. He added that first responders would be the ones directly dealing with people in case of an emergency.

There has been an allegation that members of the CCG are not experienced and are unqualified. The Chief responded: “There is a total experience level of the combined group of staff that have more than 25 ‘actual’ declared municipal emergency experiences including a previous pandemic, hazardous materials events, evacuations, forest fires, electrical power failures, weather events, major fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, major structural collapses etc. as compared to those who may have spent a few hours in simulated exercises. As for qualifications, the total CCG membership have completed over 43 certified by the province, mandatory and additionally recognized emergency management courses /programs.”

The chief added the control group has met and trained every year. Exercises included a pandemic exercise, a nuclear emergency event in 2016, a Significant Snow Event in 2017, a chemical accident exercise involving a vessel in the shipping lanes in 2018 and, in 2019, the set-up of the emergency worker centre for a nuclear accident was the subject of a training exercise.

“The Community Control group has several functions, which deal with components such as operations, planning, logistics safety, emergency information, finance and administration and the various resources that have to be coordinated in cases of a declared emergency,” he said.

drive-thru PHARMACY

NOW OPEN at

Continued on Page 6

YOU CAN DROP-OFF & PICKUP!!

(VEHICLES, BIKES & PEDESTRIANS WELCOME)

Transfer in today... it’s easy...

We do all the work!

FREE RY E V I L E D onday to M ay d r u t Sa

Currently accepting new patients and same-day emergencies!

Carla

Liz

Dani

Beth

Luigi

Yolanda

Kevin

Amanda

Juliana

433 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg • 519-736-2223 • www.apcw.ca

Tabby

Dr. Roy Petras

Dr. Sandra Frederick

Dr. Dennis Petras

Call for appointment: (519) 713-8985

www.rivertowntimes.com

Frontline workers getting support through front porch music concerts

By Ron Giofu

Residents in McGregor have been getting free nightly concerts thanks to one of their neighbours with the goal of the concerts being to support nurses and other frontline healthcare workers.

The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) started the initiative to encourage residents to “make some noise” every night at 7:30 p.m. in support of all healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and Don McArthur has picked up on that and plays music off of his front porch on nights he is available. McArthur, also an Amherstburg town councillor, said he started playing off his front porch March 24 and has kept playing most nights, except when he has other obligations.

Neighbours have been supportive, with over 20 of them along the street in front of McArthur’s Eagle Cr. home socially distanced but still within earshot of the performance Friday night.

“I couldn’t be happier,” McArthur said of the response. “I was shy a little at first. You don’t want to be that guy with an acoustic guitar ruining it for everyone. The neighbours have been supportive. That makes me feel really good.”

The encouragement has led McArthur to keep going and he has been, all the while supporting the frontline workers.

“I just kept doing it,” he said. “People tell me they look forward to it.”

McArthur has played a variety of music, including John Denver, Tom Petty, CCR, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones and more. He said he takes requests and has learned new songs in the process. He noted that he films most of his concerts and puts excerpts on his personal social media accounts and has even gotten re-tweets and feedback from the RNAO. “They say it helps them,” said McArthur.

The performances usually last approximately 30 minutes each time, but McArthur has been known to

Councillor requests more information on a pair of local issues

By Ron Giofu The formation of the Town of Amherstburg’s environmental committee was brought up by a town councillor and a lack of staff in the clerk’s department was pointed out as a reason.

Councillor Michael Prue brought the matter up at town council’s virtual meeting April 27. He was wondering where the matter stood and was told that decreased staffing levels at town hall due to the pandemic was a reason why.

Prue referenced a delegation several months ago by resident Paul Hertel and several motions that were made at that time.

“I was reminded yesterday that it’s 14 weeks that council voted to set up an environmental committee and I do not believe it has been advertised,” said Prue during the unfinished business portion of the April 27 meeting. “Can someone explain that?”

CAO John Miceli pointed out that clerk Paula Parker “has been off on modified duties and has not been here for an extended time period.”

Miceli said “we will be looking at (the environmental committee) in conjunction with her return to work on a regular basis. Right now, we are running short in the clerk’s department. We’ve lost two more people as a result as well. We only

have (deputy clerk) Tammy (Fowkes) right now on a full-time basis in the clerk’s department.”

Prue said he understand the issue, particularly in light the town is in a State of Emergency as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There are some people who are very anxious that we start proceeding,” said Prue. “It would be very nice to have (that committee) to be operating.”

Prue also wanted an update on the town’s noise bylaw issue, one that involved the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 157 and some of its neighbours as well as the Sun Parlour R/C Flyers and its neighbours as well.

“The report from the consultant was, I think, received some time ago and I was wondering where we stand with this,” said Prue.

Manager of licensing and enforcement Nicole Rubli responded by stating the noise bylaw is currently being worked on by administration.

“With that type of bylaw, we’re going to require public consultation so it is being held until the (COVID-19) pandemic is done and we can allow for that proper public consultation,” said Rubli. “With a bylaw that is going to affect the community as a whole, we want to make sure that is part of the process.”

“That’s perfectly logical and I thank you for that update,” said Prue.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – River Town Times – 3

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Don McArthur performs live music in front of his McGregor home Friday night.

He tries to play most nights off his front porch in support of frontline healthcare workers as part of the RNAO’s “make some noise” initiative. play for as long as an hour or so if the neighbours are enjoying it. How long he continues to keep holding front porch concerts depends on how much people in the area want to keep hearing them.

“I’m playing it by ear,” he said. “If folks want me to keep it up, I’ll keep it up. It makes me happy knowing other people are happy. It’s important right now to be positive and optimistic.”

ROMANO’S

Specialty Meats & Italian Deli Community Since 1970

Let us Meat your Needs Temporary Hours of Business Monday – CLOSED Tuesday – 8:30 - 4 Wednesday – 8:30 - 4 Thursday – 8:30 - 4 Friday – 8:30 - 4 Saturday – 8:30 - 4 Sunday – 9:00 - 3 We are open for customers to come in and shop, but we are limiting the number of customers in the store at one time. We kindly ask that only one person per family may enter Romano’s at one time in order to maintain the safest and most efficient shopping experience for our customers and employees. You may call in your meat orders for a quicker pick up.

Parking lot pickup is offered now only on Thursdays and Sundays only. Call in your orders (519-736-4721) and we will give you an approximate time of pick up.

To avoid disappointments, unfortunately, we will not be offering weekly specials. This is due to the market supply, demand and fluctuations. Once things get better, then we can start up again.

Thank you everyone for your patience and support.

Let’s all work together, for all our safety.

Ethnic Market Making a World of Difference

241 SANDWICH ST. S. 519-736-4721

www.romanosmeats.com WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

4 – River Town Times – Wednesday, May 6, 2020

www.rivertowntimes.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Resident thankful to those who Also look after Mother Earth helped out after recent fall this Mother’s Day I was taking care of some business at TD Canada Trust bank in Amherstburg April 22. As I was leaving the bank, I had a mask on and my glasses were fogged up and I missed the step to the curb and fell.

The first thing that hit the pavement was the left side of head. Terrible pain. Within a few seconds, about five people and the bank security guard came to my assistance to see if they could help me as was laying in the street. One by one I heard “are you alright, can we help you up or get an ambulance?”

I said “no, just let me try and get up.” I made it to my all fours and that was as far as could go, so a gentleman got down on his all fours alongside of me and said “here, just lean on my back so you can get up” and that is what I did.

Everyone was very concerned

when they saw my eye and broken glasses. One of the TD staff was going to get some ice. I just wanted to leave so they helped me my car, and thought that my wife should drive but I assured them that I was OK to drive.

We got home and I am doing well, but I am going to have a real ugly black eye for a while.

I don’t know who they are, but they know who they are and I am very thankful for their aid at a very difficult time. If they should read this and remember that incident and give their names to the paper I would like to know. They represent the best of what Amherstburg is - a kind and giving community that cares for one and other.

— Ron Drouillard Amherstburg

This Mother’s Day, while we responsibly and protectively socially isolate from our loved and honored mothers and family members, perhaps we can take an hour in the coming week to care for our Mother Earth.

Please consider making an effort to pick up the plastic and garbage in ditches everywhere in our community. It is people pollution that has become nobody’s problem.

For a bird’s eye view, in this case that of a Great Blue Heron, take a ride down Lowes Side Road to see the detritus we ignore as we ride and walk on by. Windblown and neglected it fouls the lands and waters around our lovely homes, all dressed and decorated for the earth’s renewal in spring and readying to honor the life

giving gifts of motherhood.

Please consider that the habitat that we destroy is our own. We can do better if we all add our small cleanup effort to that of many others. Our ditches and drains lead to the creeks, rivers and lakes that surround us.

We chose this locality for its natural beauty and wholesome healthy appeal. Please join me in dedicating the love and honor we hold for our mothers into doing a good turn for Mother Earth as we approach Mothering Sunday.

— Bille Gardner Amherstburg

Merits of local tourism debated by reader Re: Mr. Leardi’s letter and the paid advertisement from the mayor

Both articles got me wondering about the benefits of tourism to the taxpayer.

Past council’s recognized that many municipalities were duplicating tourism efforts and to save costs they regionalize the activity and formed TWEPI. Windsor and Essex County are responsible for funding TWEPI. In 2020, the county is responsible for $765,999.96. This cost is then distributed to each of the lower tier municipalities.

Amherstburg’s share is $84,260.

Amherstburg has revenue projected

at $90,000. This barely covers the cost of tourism paid for TWEPI. With expenses projected to be $577,680 are we sure we are getting value for our tax dollars?

Total projected cost is $ 84,260 – $90,000 + $577,680 = $571,940.

You can draw your own conclusions but I believe that this dollar amount doesn’t create a benefit to all taxpayers.

Now administration will say that the taxpayers, by approving the master plan, agree that tourism is one of the most important activities. They will include speculative and guesstimates for economic spin off and state provincial guidelines to support spending.

The mayor stated that small businesses will need the support of the tourism department more than ever due to the pandemic. I believe that our economic recovery is not through tourism but simply getting back to our new normal.

Is our community really a tourist destination or are we simply a small part of a greater region?

—Rodger Hudson Amherstburg

For those wanting to submit a letter to the editor, please keep your submissions in the 250-300 word range.

The River Town Times reserves the right to edit submissions. Letters can be e-mailed to Ron at mail @ rivertowntimes.com.

Food Drive proves to be successful

Submitted photos

The food drive organized by local realtors Steve Blais, Britni Goulet and Angie Goulet was a huge success May 2 as they had over 100 households pre-register for food donation pickups. They filled the trailer with much more food donations than they had initially expected and also received a total of $1,520 cash/cheque donations plus donations that were made online directly to Amherstburg Community Services. Blais said they were being stopped on the road by people asking us to wait for them while they gathered some food donations together for us. They made the presentation to ACS and its executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo following the collections.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – River Town Times – 5

Additional events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

By Ron Giofu Another local event will not be held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is the latest to have to cancel an event, as this year’s Ribs & Ragtime event is no longer on the schedule. That event had been planned for June 6.

Mary-Katherine Whelan, curator/ administrator at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, said the board of directors made the decision to cancel this year’s Ribs & Ragtime at their April meeting.

“As a non-profit charity, cancelling one of our biggest fundraisers was a difficult decision for the Board to make, but the bottom line is that the health and safety of everyone is our priority,” said Whelan. “The museum’s board and staff value the health and safety of our patrons and supporters and we felt that this was one way that we could help to flatten the curve and set a positive example.”

Whelan stated “Ribs and Ragtime is a highly anticipated signature fundraising event that allows our supporters and the greater community to gather for an afternoon of delicious food, lively entertainment and good company on Museum grounds. With the community’s support, we look forward to hosting this event in 2021.”

Whelan said they didn’t have an ​ option to postpone the event at this

time.

“The uncertainty of the future and when we are able to gather in larger groups played a big part in making this decision. We have other events planned this year such as our Emancipation Celebration Dinner & Dance, Walter Perry Golf Classic Tournament, and our Freedom Achievers Speaker Series programming,” said Whelan. “Pushing back Ribs & Ragtime would potentially conflict with those dates if we are able to host them as planned. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is also working on other fundraising opportunities that can be done safely online. The latest updates on all of our events and programming can be found on our Facebook page and website.”

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is still planning on hosting Ribs and Ragtime again in 2021 she added.. The museum is also planning on celebrating its 45th year this September and they are planning an event at the museum for Sept. 20, 2020.

This is the second time COVID-19 has impacted an event the Amherstburg Freedom Museum was planning to host. A March 28 event that was part of the Freedom Achievers Speaker Series was postponed.

“As the future is still uncertain, we ask that for those who were planning on purchasing tickets for our Ribs & Ragtime, to please consider donating to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.

Fresh home baked goods with no added preservatives or food colouring

PIES • Apple • Peach • Strawberry Rhubarb • Rhubarb • Raspberry • Apple Crumb • Pecan • Raisin - ON ORDER ONLY • Lemon Meringue • Chocolate Cream • Banana Cream • Peanut Butter TARTS • Pecan • Walnut • Raisin • Coconut • Butter • Mixed SUGARLESS PIES - ON ORDER ONLY • Apple • Peach • Cherry • Blueberry • Strawberry Rhubarb • Rhubarb • Raspberry • Lemon Meringue • Coconut Cream

BREAD • White • 100% Whole Wheat w/Honey • Italian Seasoning, Garlic & Cheese • Jalapeno w/Bacon & Onion • Raisin • Apple Cinnamon • Raisin Cinnamon COOKIES • Chocolate Chip • Cowboy • Oatmeal Raisin • Peanut Butter • Snickerdoodle • Ginger Molasses • Plain Oatmeal ROLLS • Cinnamon w/Icing • Cinnamon w/Icing & Nuts • Sticky Buns Plain • Sticky Buns w/Nuts DONUTS (MINIMUM 1/2 DOZ.) • Vanilla Glazed • Chocolate Glazed • Plain • Cinnamon Sugar

O ALS

LE ILAB A AV • Summer Sausage • Warenki (Cottage Cheese Pockets) • Pork Sausage • Pepperettes • Tamales • Perogies

(Classic Cheddar, Jalapeno Cheddar, Cottage Cheese, Bacon, Cheddar & Onion, Balsamic Mushroom & Onion, Spinach Fetta & Ricotta, Sourkraut & Onion

• Breakfast Sausage • Bacon • Jams, Preserves and Honey

970 Heritage Rd., Kingsville 519-733-0303

Donations over $10 will receive a tax receipt,” said Whelan.

Donations can be made online at www.amherstburgfreedom.org/ donate or can be sent by mail to Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King St., Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2C7.

“We also want to thank our supporters and friends for their understanding and continued support,” she added.

Also cancelled this year is the Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society’s (AFMHS) Garden Tour and plant sale.

“Although we deeply regret the need to cancel both our plant sale and Garden Tour due to COVID-19, the health and safety of our members, homeowners, volunteers, artists and attendees must be our top priority in these perilous times,” said AFMHS president Linda Jackson. “With many health-related concerns, the financial uncertainty many are facing, and the uncertainty of the longevity and other effects related to this pandemic, we made the difficult decision to cancel our events in late April.”

Jackson said the Garden Tour and plan sale “will be back stronger than ever” next year. She also said their signature garden, planned for the community hub, is being worked on. They are one of the ten organizations people can vote for through the Amherstburg Community Foundation’s “Believe in Amherstburg” initiative.

“We are excited to be part of the newly renovated Amherstburg Health and Wellness Community Hub on Richmond St. The synergies of the ‘hub’ will allow us to interact with seniors, patients, youth and the public,

said Jackson. “’Garden Therapy’ is well documented to improve physical and mental health. By fostering selfesteem, improving physical endurance, promoting mental health, reducing depression and anxiety gardening has it all.”

Jackson added “wild pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds are under attack from their diminishing habitats, the use of harmful chemicals and climate change. By providing food sources from native plants, bushes, trees and creating habitat we will do our part in becoming more environmentally responsible while helping sustain our ecosystem.” She estimated 65 per cent of the new 1375 sq. ft. garden will host native and Carolinian species.

“We hope to begin our signature garden in September of this year, but circumstances will dictate our actual starting date,” she added.

Jackson indicated the AFMHS is planning an initiative known as “Seedy Saturdays” for 2021 as well.

By trading seeds, we will encourage the public to learn how to save seeds to ensure local food security by protecting the unique varieties that are important to our community. Our anticipated ‘Seedy Saturdays’ will help build a local a community seed bank that can be called on in the event of natural disasters and other calamities.”

Jackson added: “For now, we will quietly go about planting our vegetables, herb gardens and tending our flowers and trees. Let’s remember that Mother Nature is well and alive.

Gardening is not closed. Stay safe everyone!”

Your locally owned neighbourhood Pharmacy

CURBSIDE PICK UP with mobile credit debit (machine sanitized after each use)

FREE NO-CONTACT DELIVERY

Avoid the crowds and the risk Short wait times Easy prescription transfer We do all the work Competitive cost savings

your log in ID

Text your new Prescriptions and Refills

Health First Pharmachoice

Sandwich St. S.

721 Front Rd. South, Amherstburg

Dalhousie St.

519-730-0001

Located inside the family health team building

RX2GO APP Call us to get

Lowes Side Rd.

www.rivertowntimes.com

FREE DELIVE RY!

Visit us on Facebook and Instagram! www.pharmachoice.com

Store hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-6:30, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 8-2

6 – River Town Times – Wednesday, May 6, 2020

www.rivertowntimes.com

Three road and paved shoulder projects planned by county, two in Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu Essex County council has approved three paving projects, most with paved shoulders, and two of them are Amherstburg projects.

Tenders amounting to $2,259,975 were awarded to Coco Paving Incorporated during county council’s April 1 online meeting. Both Amherstburg stretches are along County Road 20 with the first being a 3.1-kilometre stretch between Front Road South and Lowes Side Road, with a paved shoulder. A 3.2-kilometre stretch of County Road 20 between William St. and County Road 10 (Middle Side Road) will also be done, though there is no paved shoulder along that stretch.

The third roadway is a 1.8-stretch of County Road 5 between Ford Road and County Road 23 in Kingsville, also with a paved shoulder.

The paved shoulder projects are part of the CountyWide Active Transportation System (CWATS), director of infrastructure and county engineer Jane Mustac reported to county council.

Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo questioned whether the two stretches of County Road 20 would have to be closed fully and wondered about access for emergency vehicles in the area.

Mustac told DiCarlo the roadway would always be open, but there would be lane restrictions in the area.

Upon questioning from Warden Gary McNamara, Mustac noted that asphalt plants are scheduled to open soon and that costs could be impacted as asphalt prices could change based on the price of oil the day they open. She speculated the county could realize some savings depending on what oil prices do in the near future.

Fire Chief answers to the public concerns Continued from Page 2 Montone also pointed out the town also has an emergency information officer who has the responsibility to coordinate communications with the public through social media with the 211 provincial answering service available for those without internet access and our Mass Notification System.

“Coordination with the media is also important to ensure the public is aware of actions to be taken depending on the type of emergency occurring. This role has always existed and is responsible to establish an emergency information centre (a place) if required, as well as a media centre, if required,” said Montone.

“Staffing the centre was the role played by the now disbanded emergency information committee, which was never an appointed committee but was a group of volunteers who made themselves available for use by the emergency information officer to staff the information centre.”

The location of a municipality's emergency operations centre EOC is not usually identified publicly, Montone added, as it is a secure location they want to protect. He stated the necessary equipment they need is always set

up and kept in that location at all times. It does not need to be set up if required, he stated.

There is no trailer associated with the EOC, Montone continued.

“There is however a trailer for our obligations to set up an Emergency Worker Centre under the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan. This centre is for the reception and protection of emergency workers who would be dispatched by the province to assist our community during a nuclear emergency,” he said.

“It would only be deployed in the case of a nuclear emergency and would be deployed to a site designated where first responders from out of the area would be assigned to.”

The town has had a long-standing emergency plan, Montone noted, and that it contains 26 sub-plans to go along with it. These sub-plans are the pre-plans for the town’s top vulnerabilities or events that are more likely to happen.

Meetings and necessary training are held at least once annually, including an annual meeting of the CEMPC to review and ensure the plan is still viable and will address the needs of the community, Montone stated. It is then that municipal council must approve the plan by bylaw.

Three roadwork projects have been approved by Essex County council – two in Amherstburg.

One is County Road 20 between Front Road South and Lowes Side Road.

“They make sure our plan will work,” he said. “I can assure you what we have here in Amherstburg is better than many municipalities.”

Montone was also asked how Amherstburg is doing with COVID-19 and flooding preparedness.

“As we are entering in our eighth week of confinement, it is absolutely amazing how our community has been dealing relatively well with this unprecedented crisis.

We are without any doubt all very anxious for our lives to get back to some sort of normalcy but we are being constantly reminded to be very patient and not to rush this, fearing the erasing all our efforts made so far,” he said. “At the beginning of this crisis, no one could predict how bad this was going to get and we were bluntly being reminded to prepare for the worst and hope for the better.

So far, it appears as we landed somewhere in the middle in spite having lost almost 1,100 lives so far in Ontario, 50 of those in Essex-Windsor alone (as of Friday). We are not out of the woods yet but it seems like we now have somewhat of a clearer path on where we are going which is slowly evolving every day. This will not be over soon.”

Montone added: “When we were told to get prepared for the worse, we at the Town of Amherstburg didn’t wait for hardships or tragedies to happen, we immediately set-up a COVID-19 emergency response utilizing our pandemic plan to address any eventual coordination required. We mobilized our CCG and activated our EOC at Level 2 which is ‘Enhanced Monitoring.’ We have been well organised and ready from the beginning to take on whatever was going to be asked of us, staff throughout the Corporation have be stellar in their contributions.

The chief state since the pandemic crisis evolved, “it became more and more evident that everyone was dealing with each of their own individual situations a lot better than I would have ever anticipated and amazingly enough, we have yet to be overwhelmed at what has been needed.”

While this is all great news, Montone said it certainly does not mean that the mission has now been accomplished in any way “since we all know too well that this crisis is far from being over. We will continue to be available for our Community for as long as is necessary.

“Now you know the truth,” the chief said.

Montone added the town continues to encourage the public to “continue social distancing, wash your hands and, more importantly, be kind.”

FREE

Market Evaluation

Phil Kasurak Sales Representative

519-977-3402

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – River Town Times – 7

www.rivertowntimes.com

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario, your efforts to beat COVID-19 are making a difference.

To stop the spread, we need you to continue to: Stay home when possible

2m

Practice physical distancing of at least 2 metres Wash hands thoroughly and often

We need your continued determination and cooperation to stop the spread.

COVID-19 can be deadly.

Don’t put your family and friends at risk.

Stay home. Stay strong. Save lives.

Learn more at ontario.ca/coronavirus Paid for by the Government of Ontario

8 – River Town Times – Wednesday, May 6, 2020

www.rivertowntimes.com 519 736-8228

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Rotary Club assists local non-profit organizations

SPORTS > LIFE > ANNOUNCEMENTS > CLASSIFIEDS

gibbinsurance.ca

New Location!

535 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS

Three local non-profit groups benefit from $500 donations

By Ron Giofu With residents going through tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Amherstburg has stepped up to assist organizations that assist local residents.

The local Rotary Club made $500 donations to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul food bank. When presenting the cheque at ACS, Rotary Club president Ann Marie Favot said that donation was to help the agency with their programming during the pandemic.

“Service You Can Trust” Auto • Home Boat • Farm BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL

Call Today for a Quote

102 Murray St. S., Amherstburg 519-736-2122 • Fax: 519-736-1406

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Rotary Club of Amherstburg president Ann Marie Favot (left) presented a $500 cheque to Amherstburg Community Services executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo last Thursday afternoon.

“The Rotary Club recognizes that some people may be experiencing difficulty during this pandemic and as Rotarians, we want to continue to help our community,” Favot explained. “So, in addition to the donations already made to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship for $500 and the food bank for $500, we decided to continue to support ACS with $500 for their programming.”

ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo said they appreciate any and all support. She noted that they need to upgrade their equipment for their Meals on Wheels kitchen, one of the programs ACS is still offering during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they also plan to fundraise for a new van.

“It’s getting old and costly for repairs,” DiBartolomeo said of the van.

The upgrades to the kitchen equipment for when

ACS moves into the community hub at 320 Richmond St. includes a new commercial dishwasher for the Meals on Wheels program, something the agency has applied to the Amherstburg Community Foundation (ACF) for. The ACF is currently encouraging the community to vote through its website on which causes they would like to see funded through its “Believe in Amherstburg” program.

DiBartolomeo added that ACS now houses the Amherstburg Food Bank and she pointed out the Amherstburg community has really “stepped up” to support them.

By donating to causes like ACS, the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul food bank, Favot pointed out that helps them not only monetarily but by hopefully inspiring others to give as well.

e-mail: insure@hlhamilton.com

Happy Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 10th -

CURBSIDE PICK UP with mobile credit debit

(machine sanitized after each use)

It's not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters.

DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE

519.730.0010 MINIMIZE YOUR RISK

Did you know that even if you have no symptoms that you could be a carrier of Covid 19, protect yourself and others

PL ACE CALL US TOORDER YOUR

CHRIS LEWIS, MP

400 Sandwich St. S. Unit 1100, Amherstburg STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri.: 10:00am - 5:00pm

•

Sat.: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Essex

CHRIS.LEWIS@PARL.GC.CA 519.776.4700

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – River Town Times – 9

www.rivertowntimes.com

WORD AD

$

ANNOUNCEMENT AD

15

00

$

Starting at...

25

00

At this time, classifieds are only being accepted by emailing sales@rivertowntimes.com and payment is only being accepted by VISA/MASTERCARD

APT FOR RENT CASA BLANCA & BELLA Vista 365-369 Dalhousie. Large, clean, quiet with security entrance.

Laundry, patio or balcony, stainless steel appliances, parking. Centrally located to all amenities.

Starting at $1100 utilities included. Call to view (519) 995-1565.

SERVICES POWDER COATING PLUS, SANDBLASTING AND POWDER COATING, Quick Turnarounds, Reasonable rates. Call, text or email 519-919-3360, shadow@xplornet.com SERVICES PREFERRED LANDSCAPING - lawn cutting weekly, monthly, seasonal. Call Larry at 519-9847412.

SERVICES ‘INTERIORS BY SHERRY” Home design: painting, wall papering, blinds.

Call sherry Donne for a free in home consultation.

519-971-8574.

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

Hamilton, Grace Elizabeth (nee Kelly)

Passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020 at the age of 93. She is now reunited with the love of her life John T. Hamilton (1993), her mom Pauline, her brother Jack, her sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Tom Thorton, and Jack’s sisters: Mary Kay (Tom) Barron, Helen (Donald) Sepanek, Margaret (Jim) Hardy. Loving mom to Tormey (Maryann), John (Lucy) and Karin Hamilton. Devoted gramma to John Hamilton, Rose (Bill) Drouillard, Felix (Chrystal) Morency, Richard (Renée) Morency, Jennifer (Mike) Crosby and Jason Gray. Proud great gramma to Kieryn, Dalton, Taylor, Connor, Emma, Caleb, Peyton, Keira, and Hudson. Aunt Grace will also be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews, especially Janice, Diane and Melissa.

Grace lead a very active life. She was a dancer, singer, member of the Sweet Adelines, a performer and an avid bowler. Together with Jack, they raised their family above the original old fire hall in Amherstburg.

She was Dispatch for the Fire and Ambulance and became an honorary member of the AA&M Ambulance Squad. She continued to volunteer after retirement.

Special thanks to Season’s Amherstburg and Heron Terrace Windsor for all the love and support shown to Grace over the years. Also thanks to the WRH Field Hospital at St. Clair for exceptional care and compassion in her final days and helping us to celebrate her 93rd birthday with her.

In kindness, memorial donations made to the St. John the Baptist Church Restoration Fund would be appreciated. A private family graveside service will be held. A celebration of Grace’s life will take place at a later date. You may leave your condolences online at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca Arrangements entrusted to the JAMES H SUTTON FUNERAL HOME, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg (519-736-2134)

CLUES ACROSS

CLUES DOWN

1. Expression of sorrow or pity 5. Not bad 11. NYC Mayor 14. Essays 15. Walk lightly 18. Those who utilize 19. Actress Judd 21. One-time community of nations 23. Norwegian river 24. Unconscious states 28. Make muddy 29. Unit of volume 30. Consciousnesses 32. Envision 33. When you aim to get there 35. Electronic data processing 36. Passports are some 39. Snakelike fish 41. Military flyers (abbr.)

42. Popular computers 44. Ecological stage 46. Wings 47. Used in combination 49. Laid back 52. Princess’s headgear 56. Musical composition 58. Famed Falls 60. Reiterations 62. Eras 63. Track event

1. Defensive nuclear weapon (abbr.)

2. Instead 3. Gifts for the poor 4. A type of gin 5. Torments 6. One point south of due east 7. Actor Pacino 8. Feline 9. Chinese dynasty 10. Short cries for help 12. Straits can sometimes be this 13. Further 16. Variety shows 17. Supernatural 20. A university in Connecticut 22. Atomic #27 25. Of I 26. We all have one 27. Religious guilds 29. This can sting 31. Sunscreen rating 34. Brew 36. Religious leader 37. Indigo bush 38. Burn with a hot liquid 40. Jr.’s father 43. Ray-finned fish genus 45. Morning 48. Straight line passing from side to side (abbr.)

50. S-shaped line 51. Small bunch of hay 53. Ripened 54. Crater on Mars 55. Humanities 57. Of the ears 58. To the __ degree 59. Wood 61. Cools your home

See answers page 10

Ramsay, Douglas James

It is with deep sadness that we announce his passing at 98 years young on Tuesday, April 28th, 2020.

He was the son of the late James & Mabel Ramsay, and the youngest brother of the late Bruce (Emily) Ramsay & Mabel (Ernie) Cope.

Devoted husband of 57 years and loving caregiver of the late Betty Ramsay (2004). Dear father of sons, Duncan (Janet) and Peter. Proud grandfather of Kate & Paige (Kyle) and great-grandfather of baby Avery.

Doug was a decorated World War II Veteran and proud member of the Essex Scottish Regiment and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 157 Amherstburg. He was known for his charm and fun-loving spirit as his family and numerous friends can attest to! Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Seasons Amherstburg for their outstanding care over the last few years, and Heron Terrace, who made Doug’s transition as stress free as possible, even though it was only for a short time. The family would also like to thank Dr. M. Chevalier and the healthcare team of W.R. Field Hospital for their care & compassion during Doug’s final days. Last but not least, our deepest gratitude to his friends of Amherst Pointe, and Rhonda & Jim Northgate whom he so enjoyed spending time with (not to mention the limitless supply of cookies!)

In keeping with Doug’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at a later date. If you so desire, donations in Doug’s honour can be made to The Poppy Trust Fund.

Arrangements were entrusted to Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre (519-252-5711).

Cheers to a life well lived.

News Tips are always welcome!

Email Ron Giofu at the River Town Times at mail@rivertowntimes.com

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

10 – River Town Times – Wednesday, May 6, 2020

www.rivertowntimes.com

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS

Amherstburg Detachment lay charges in connection to recent theft of firearms

By Ron Giofu The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment have charged a 22-year-old Windsor man as a result of a recent theft of firearms in McGregor.

The Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment launched an investigation April 3 involving a break-and-enter to a residence located in the 9200 block of Walker Road where a number of firearms were reported stolen. Officers arrived that night and searched the property but the suspect(s) had left the scene.

A number of firearms were stolen and the scene was processed by the Windsor Police forensic identification unit.

Police say members of the Windsor Police Service property crimes unit continued the investigation and identified a suspect. A suspect was arrested without incident April 14. The accused faces “a number of breakand-enter and theft of firearm offences,” the Windsor Police Service states.

The stolen firearms were recovered last week, the Windsor Poice Service - Amherstburg Detachment pointed out.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext.

4350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

CABINETS

COMMERCIAL PRINTING

COMPUTERS

We Design and Print Almost Anything

Computer Data Products

519.736.4175 sales@rivertowntimes.com

A division of the River Town Times

INSURANCE & FINANCE “Successful Planning For Life”

HUBBY FOR HIRE Serving Windsor and Essex County

Jeremie R. Bornais BA, FIC, CPCA

Residential & Commercial Grass Cutting (Insured) Shrub and Hedge Trimming • Lawn Aerating (Core Plug) • Bed Maintenance (Weeding, Mulch Spreading) • Spring and Fall Yard Cleanups • Leaf Cleanup/Removal • Dump Runs (Yard Waste) • Minor Tree Trimming • Eavestrough Cleaning •

•

CDP

Fax: 519-736-5584 www.cdppc.com

MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS

MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS for All Your Needs!  Purchasing

 2nd Mortgages

 Refinancing

 Debt Consolidation

 Pre-Approvals

 Self-Employed

It’s worth a call... truly independent advice - I work for you, no fee service*,

lower than bank posted rates and more!

Sharron Carr, AMP Mortgage Agent

jdcoyle@hotmail.com

Email: bornaisinsurance@gmail.com

www.jeremiebornaisins.com

519.736.6562

519-562-7295

PHYSIOTHERAPY

FSCO Lic.10428. H.O: 1.877.667.5483 *OAC

PLUMBING experience experiencethe the difference difference

Èä£Ê-> `Ü V Ê-Ì°Ê-ÊÊUÊÊx£ ÇÎä ££££ Èä£Ê-> `Ü V Ê-Ì°Ê-ÊÊUÊÊx£ Ç ÇÎä ££££

•Custom Built Computers •PC Repairs •Upgrades •Laptops •Printers •Networking •PC Peripherals •Office Supplies •Software •Hardware •Cable Internet •DSL •High Speed Rural Wireless Internet Provider

JOHN COYLE

Phone: (519) 736-7983

www.milestonephysiotherapy.ca www .milestonephysiothe erapy.ca

519-736-5561

LAWN MAINTENANCE

LAWN AND HOME MAINTENANCE

Life Insurance, Disability, Critical Illness, Long Term Care, Health & Dental, Group, Travel, Business Insurance, RRSP’s, TFSA’s Segregated Funds, GIC’s, Estate and Financial Planning.

80 Richmond St., Heritage Plaza

Newmodern modern • New accessiblefacility facility accessible

More than 23 years • More than 23 years of physiotherapy of physiotherapy experience experience

Neurological&& • Neurological orthopaedicpatient patient orthopaedic care care Evening hours • Evening hours available available

Licensed and Insured

•New Construction •Service Plumbing •Install or Repair Natural Gas •Install/Repair Boilers - Steam or Hot Water •Test Backflows •Floor Heat Radiant Panel

Mike Heaton Cell: 519-988-5906

L

JOE SHAW

Sales Representative of the Pedler People

Office: 519.966.3750 Cell: 519.259.2105 Email: shawz444@sympatico.ca

Million Dollar Gold Club Member since 1990

TAXES

YOUR BUSINESS

L.C Bookkeeping and Taxes

This Spot Could Be Yours Call Jim Heyens 519-736-4175

Accounting Specialist Specializing in Canadian and US Taxes

Call to book an appointment.

519 919 1572 e-mail mred@cogeco.ca Ed Delisle

E

D SI

RE

IA NT

2304 County Rd. 20, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0

SIGNS

SERVING WINDSOR AND ESSEX COUNTY SINCE 1972

REAL ESTATE

Boilers Plumbing Plus Residential,Commercial & Industrial

sharron.carr@migroup.ca

519 713-9199

Laurie Cavanaugh Owner

Amherstburg, ON cavanaugh_laurie@yahoo.com

www.rivertowntimes.com

WFCU Credit Union Presents Regional Scripps Spelling Bee Champion with a $2,500 Scholarship Special to the RTT

WFCU Credit Union has presented a young spelling star with a scholarship.

Giovanna Patcas earned a $2,500 scholarship for her future post-secondary education. The elementary school student was the champion of the 2020 WindsorEssex County regional spelling bee sponsored by WFCU Credit Union and was to represent WindsorEssex County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C, in May 2020.

This week, Giovanna received the unfortunate news that, due to the ongoing concerns about the spread of novel coronavirus and uncertainty around when public gatherings will be possible or advisable, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been cancelled. This is the first time since World War II that the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been cancelled. However, she was surprised at a virtual press conference last Friday with the $2,500 scholarship.

Petcas said “I’m extremely grateful” and said she hopes to major in law when she reaches post-secondary education.

“Giovanna has dedicated hundreds of hours in

preparing for this national competition. Although she will not be able to experience Bee Week in Washington, we are proud of her and truly support her in her academic future,” stated Eddie Francis, WFCU Credit Union President & CEO. Among the spellers who were most looking forward to competing were students in the eighth grade – like Petcas, who through the cancellation of this event, are missing out on this lifetime opportunity and milestone of competing in this renowned competition; advancing beyond the eighth grade next year, these students will become ineligible to participate in the spelling bee program.

Marty Gillis, Chair, WFCU Board of directors noted, “all of us at WFCU Credit Union are so proud of Giovanna and all that she has accomplished by winning spelling bees in her classroom, school and then at the regional level and wish her the best of luck as she enters high school in the Fall.”

In a note to spellers, families and sponsors, Scripps National Spelling Bee Executive Director Paige Kimble said: WFCU states its thoughts immediately go to spellers and their families, adding: “The students

Resident faced with sudden water bill, looks for relief

By Ron Giofu A local resident received a surprise water bill that he and his wife definitely didn't want.

Walter Afanasiew was a delegate at a recent town council meeting, joining in on the online meeting to discuss a water bill he received on a rental property in the former Anderdon Township.

However, his request to have the charge waived was not agreed to by council members as the town is seeking payment of the water bill within a year, but with no interest..

Afanasiew received a water bill for over $10,000 and was taken aback by the total, telling council he didn't understand what the bill was for and said his records show that he pays all of his bills.

Upon checking into it, Afanasiew said he discovered the charges related to a second water service that ran to a farm building on the site. He indicated he was unaware of any outstanding charges until the total showed up on his property taxes.

“I've never received any bills for this,” he said. “I don't see how I can pay something I was not aware of. We never received a bill for a second service.”

Afanasiew believes the charges were intended for a former owner of the property.

Town administration said outstanding totals such as that are applied to the property and not the property owner. CAO John Miceli indicated he was alarmed that the charges went uncollected for seven years, with director of corporate services Cheryl Horrobin stating that Essex Power had been sending bills to the property and that the town verified that with the utility company.

Town officials also indicated there was a bylaw that shifted the town's practice from turning off services to putting the charges on the tax bills instead, a move that was designed to try and better get the debts collected.

Mayor Aldo DiCarlo believed the Afanasiew and his wife should have been notified of any outstanding charges against the property at the time of purchase.

“I don't think anyone wants to see you saddled

with this bill,” the mayor told Afanasiew, “but if it's not you, who is?”

“It's absolutely standard practice on home sales or property sales to check for liens against the property,” added Councillor Michael Prue.

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche questioned if due diligence was done by those representing Afanasiew during the time of purchase.

Afanasiew told council the home is legally owned by a numbered company owned by he and his wife.

Councillor Don McArthur wanted to confirm that the bills were going to the actual address that the

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – River Town Times – 11

Special to the RTT

Giovanna Patcas earned a $2,500 scholarship for her future post-secondary education. The elementary school student was the champion of the 2020 Windsor-Essex County regional spelling bee sponsored by WFCU Credit Union. have dedicated time and effort to their passion for learning.

They should be proud of all they have accomplished by winning spelling bees at the classroom, school and regional level. Nevertheless, our first priority has to be the health and well-being of our spellers and their families and the hundreds of staff and spectators that come together for Bee Week. Our hearts go out to the spellers who won’t get their final shot at winning because of the pandemic and the difficult decisions it is prompting us to make. They are now part of a widely expanding group of children and adults who are missing out on opportunities due to the coronavirus.” home sits on, believing it was “hard to believe” that if correspondence went continuously to the home that Afanasiew wouldn't have seen it.

Afanasiew acknowledged there has been mail arrive at the home addressed to the former owner but it was marked “Return to Sender” and put back in the mailbox. He stated he was frustrated with the whole ordeal and that is why he went before town council, emphasizing he and his wife are not negligent people and they pay their bills.

Councillor Peter Courtney said if bills kept coming after five years, “I probably would have called. You have to take a little responsibility as well.”

While council is seeking payment of the bill within one year, they indicated a willingness to look at relief from some of the interest charges with Prue asking for a report on whether the full amount of interest should be paid. Council ultimately decided to waive interest charges.

UPTOWN

LEGION IS

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

BODY REPAIR INSURANCE PREFERRED REPAIR CENTRE

for The Co-Operators, Axa Insurance, Wawanesa Insurance, Intact Insurance, Belair Direct, Trafalgar Insurance.

• Rental & Courtesy Cars Available • Exhaust • Brakes • Mufflers • Suspensions OTHER REPAIRS OFFERED!

Boat Repairs & Paint, Snowmobiles, Motorcycle, RV’s, ATV’s

Pick Up & Delivery! All Work Guaranteed!

736-7480 After hours call 736-4794 Now Offering Debit, Visa & Mastercard

465 Front Rd North - Amherstburg

12 – River Town Times – Wednesday, May 6, 2020

ES

AMHERSTBURG

www.rivertowntimes.com

Working For You

TO

DATES TO

DATES

TO

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg

Is R recruiting for two (2) EMBER REMEMBERR E M E M B E

Water and Wastewater Operators

etings council council meetings

meetings Reporting to the Supervisor of Environmental Services and the Manager of

Environmental Services, the Water and Wastewater Operator is responsible for the inspection/maintenance of the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and storm sewer collection system. Duties include water usage reads, utility locating service for all three systems, water and wastewater connections, pressure testing, service taps, commissioning of new watermains, hydrant servicing/repair, some water meter installations and relief/aide to the Roads and Fleet Division during winter storm events. Other duties include responding to resident and contractor concerns, loading and operating heavy equipment, restoration of damages, and maintaining logbooks.

June 8,MayJune 22 11, May May 25, June 11, 8, June May 22 25, June 8, June 22 CouncilLivestream Available Available on: bit.ly/CouncilLivestream on: bit.ly/CouncilLivestream

The successful candidate will have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12), WHITE GOODS and a valid Class DZ driver’s licence. Class 1 Water Distribution and Class 1 PIck upas regulated by the Ministry of Environment, Wastewater Collection certification, Conservation and Parks is a requirement. Must possess a minimum of 3-5 years previous related experience and construction experience working with underground infrastructure.

RECYCLE RECYCLE WHITE GOODS WHITE GOODS

May 8 May 8 May 28 May 28 May 22 May call for pick up by May 22 (call for pick up 22

by May 22 June 25 June 5 June 25 June 5

PIck

up

PIck up

May 28

(call for pick up by May 22

June 25

Visit www.amherstburg.ca for a detailed job description. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume specifically noting qualifications and experience as outlined (call for pick up by June 19) in the job description no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday May 14, 2020 to resumes@amherstburg.ca. Qualified applicants will be notified of the pre-employment testing date. garbage pick up HU

call for pick up by June (call for pick 19) up by June 19)

garbage pick up Yard Yard waste pick waste garbage up

Delays may occur, however Delays may occur, however collection continues garbage Sat, collection continues May 16 & June May 4 1 & garbage Sat,May as regularly scheduled. as regularly (south scheduled. zone) (south zone) pick pick up

up

16

May 11May & May 25 11 & May 25 (north zone)

UH

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment.

Delays may occur, however garbage collection continues The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment, and in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians withscheduled.

Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Human Rights Code, the Town of as regularly Amherstburg 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 Amherstburg Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodations you may require to ensure your equal participation.

(north zone)

Amherstburg Virtual Recreation Amherstburg Virtual Recreation Amherstburg Virtual Recreation Amherstburg Virtual Recreation STAY ACTIVE STAY SAFE Amherstburg Virtual Recreation STAY ACTIVE - STAY SAFE STAY ACTIVE STAY SAFE STAY ACTIVE STAY online activities for-all ages to getSAFE active at home.

FREE STAY ACTIVE STAY SAFE FREE online activities for all ages to get active at home. online activities for all ages to get active at home.

FREE online activities for all ages to get active at home.

FREE FREE online activities for all ages to get active at home.

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