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A Regional Energy Plan has been backed by the County of Essex. Essex County council supported a Regional Energy Plan in principle as part of their virtual meeting last Wednesday night and directed county administra- tion to begin pursuing its recommended strategies to address climate change and reduce local energy con- sumption and costs. Essex County council approved in principle a Regional Energy Plan at last Wednesday virtual meeting. The plan was 18 months in the The Regional Energy Plan was coordinated by the making with a special task force helping to create the plan, one that is hoped will have environmentaland economic benefits. Screenshot Essex Region Conservation Authority in partnership a made-in-Windsor solution,” said McNamara. “It will a region to improve energy efficiency and reducing with the County and funded with provincial grant take time to bring this up to where we need it to be.” emissions while creating new jobs and building a more money. According to the County of Essex, it was de- The Regional Energy Plan is described as one that diverse and sustainable economy,” said McNamara. veloped over an accelerated timeline of 18 months by is not only designed to improve the environment, but The County of Essex, local municipalities, commu- a task force, comprised of a broad cross section of com- also carries a goal of creating new employment oppor- nity members and representatives from utility provid- munity and industry stakeholders, that only held vir- tunities and transforming the area’s economy as the ers plus the construction, agriculture, greenhouse and tual meetings. plan is rolled out. energy sectors were involved in developing the plan. The plan calls for an increase in community-wide en- The development of the Regional Energy Plan was All will need to play a role in implementing the plan ergy efficiency of at least 50 per cent by 2041 over 2019 driven by a growing local urgency to address and miti- and achieving the targets, says the final Regional En- levels and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of gate the causes and impacts of climate change, includ- ergy Plan report. at least 60 per cent by 2041 over 2019 levels. ing flooding, shoreline erosion and the increased fre- Claire Sanders, climate change specialist with ERCA, “There’s no doubt about it – the status quo just quency of severe weather events. The county states it pointed out that residents and businesses in the area doesn’t do it anymore,” said Warden Gary McNamara. recognizes the potential for job creation and economic paid approximately $820 million in energy costs in “This plan sets ambitious energy efficiency targets and growth through improved energy efficiency and the 2019 and one of the goals is to have that number re- will serve as both a road map and vehicle to help us opportunity to repatriate energy dollars that currently duced. Among the many goals include building effi- achieve them. We need to take action for our youth and flow out of Essex County to Western Canada or else- cient homes and buildings, looking closer at renewable the generations to come.” where in Ontario. energy and working with the greenhouse industry to McNamara co-chaired the task force with local busi- “The cost of doing nothing far outstrips the cost of make them more energy efficient. nessman Dan Hanson. meeting the climate challenge head on, of working as Continued on Page 2 “We need a made-in-Essex County solution. We need CURBSIDE FREE Market & Evaluation DELIVERY John D’Alimonte 268 Sandwich St. S. SALES REPRESENTATIVE (Across from Town Hall) Direct (519) 796-8073

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The Regional Energy Plan was presented to Essex County council Wednesday night with proposed Your turn environmental and economic benefits outlined. County council gave its OK in principle. Screenshot is coming Regional Energy Plan soon. approved in principle Continued from Page 1 The plan sets out five priorities that should be completed by the end of 2025 and those include the establishment of a governing group to oversee the implementation of the plan, as well as separate entities to oversee key aspects. This includes the formation of a body responsible for facilitating retrofits of up to 80 per cent of homes to make them more energy efficient, a greenhouse growers energy services cooperative and a district energy entity; the aligning of all county and municipal plans and land use strategies with the goals of the Regional Energy Plan; the development of an integrated energy master plan for a manufacturing cluster and a net-zero community that uses the same amount of energy as it produces from renewable sources; a bioenergy master plan; and a community-level e-mobility strategy; developing a program to increase energy and climate literacy and action and the creation of a “smart energy region” by measuring and reporting on progress implementing the plan, as well as ways to improve it over time. Rebecca Belanger, manager of planning services with the County of Essex, noted the goal of aligning not just the county Official Plan with the Regional Energy Plan, but plans from all seven Essex County municipalities as well. She said municipalities have a role in protecting the environment as well. Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine “We must lead by example,” said Belanger. The strategies outlined in the plan put Essex County on the pathway to achieving an plan is helping to stop estimated $28 billion in cumulative energy savings by 2050. Pursuing these strategies collectively as a region will drastically reduce our emissions and allow us to build a greener and more diversified, sustainable economy. the spread and save lives. “We are ready. We can do this. As youth in this community we know that this plan is important,” said Cara Braun, a member of the Windsor-Essex Youth Climate Council. Thousands of people across “We are already seeing the worsening effects of climate change happening around us and worry about what this means for us all in years to come. When we think about our the province are getting future we want to be able to envision an Essex County that is a sustainable, efficient and beautiful place to live. But for this vision to become a reality we need to take steps now.” vaccinated every day. The Windsor-Essex Youth Climate Council made a presentation to county council with member Connor Sunderland adding that county council declared a climate emer- gency in 2019 but has done little with it since. As vaccinations continue, we need to stay the “You have an opportunity here and now,” said Sunderland. “You need to stand by your words and help protect our future.” course to protect those we love. Wear a mask. Oscar Cormier, research and advocacy head for the youth council, also implored Wash your hands. Keep your distance. county council to take action. “There will be many chances for you to be part of the global solution. This is one of Find out when, where and how to get them,” he said. Youth Council member Paige Rosebush said Essex County can’t fall behind its neigh- vaccinated at ontario.ca/covidvaccineplan or bours and agreed that action has to be done to protect the planet. call 1-888-999-6488 for assistance in more than “Something needs to be done and it needs to be done sooner rather than later,” she said. 300 languages. Some county council members noted they were in support of the plan, but questioned whether timelines were moving quickly enough. Those included Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo and Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche. DiCarlo noted some early timelines are five years out and wondered if that was too long while Meloche said he thought the plan was on the reactionary side rather than being more proactive. Meloche also called for more reforestation and exploration and action on the root causes of cli- mate change. Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos called the REP “an inspirational plan for our region” and said they have to keep in mind that it is a benefit for the future. “What we’ve heard is that there’s an overwhelming collective, there’s partnerships that have been identified and groups that are willing to carry the ball for us for the re- gion as whole,” he said. Santos noted many sectors are on board and coming together. “I think it shows we’re moving in the right direction and with this in mind, I think that’s the overall point. We didn’t get here overnight and it’s going to take more than a night to resolve it,” said Santos. Paid for by the The plan isn’t “just words,” Santos added, but also contains action items that can be Government of Ontario pursued. Short-term goals also include policy changes, he noted. “I believe the plan will, overall, reflect on us positively as a region with both eco- nomic benefits and expansion,” he said.

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Representatives of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee (ECAAC) appeared before Es- sex County council last week with a new initiative. The committee is launching a new initiative in time for National Access Awareness Week with that initia- tive being known as “WE Check the Trails.” Com- mittee chair Christine Easterbrook outlined the new project, one that she said is being done in conjunction with the County of Essex and the Essex Region Con- servation Authority (ERCA). Easterbrook noted the focus is on trails in the re- gion, including the Cypher Systems Greenway, the Rotary Hub near the Herb Gray Parkway and the Chrysler Canada Greenway, and the public is en- couraged to check trails to ensure they are free of de- bris and accessible to all. Among the items people are requested to look out The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee outlined a series of initiatives they have been involved with. One of the latest is called for while on any of the local trails include enough “WE Check the Trails,” a plan that would ensure the local trail networks are accessible and welcoming to all. Screenshot room for mobility aids, whether there are physical barriers along any of the trails, whether there are potholes or crevices along the Queen did note there was a meeting with the Windsor accessibility commit- trail systems, railings and shaded areas. tee using Zoom with other municipal committees from around the county also There is an online form that can be filled out through the County of Essex’s invited to join. website that people can use to report any issues on the trail system within Wind- Topics included communication standards, including input from Amher- sor-Essex County. stburg’s committee about not just font sizes but using language that is under- Easterbrook pointed out the trails are public spaces, and everyone should have standable when messages are posted online. equal access to them both now and in the future. The Windsor-Essex Community Safety Plan was also discussed, said Queen, “We can address issues if we know about them,” she said. “The best way to as well as training, building better bathrooms for those with disabilities, acces- find out about them are through the trail users. We want to thank ERCA and the sible public transportation, arts and recreation, working with other committees county for your commitment to accessibility.” to advise of other services, and other topics. Easterbrook was joined by vice chair Gord Queen and member Rachel Jewell, Warden Gary McNamara said there were tremendous opportunities presented with Jewell giving county council an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic to county council but noted there is still a lot taken for granted by the public. He has impacted the committee. Jewell said people with disabilities are dispropor- thanked the committee for suggestions about improvements, public transporta- tionally affected by the pandemic in many ways. tion and how to build things to better suit those with disabilities. “Many barriers that remain present for every day activities are now exacer- “It’s certainly an eye opening for all of us, and we want to thank you, your bated by the pandemic. For those who live independently or for those who live committee, your group, for continuing to do great work in advancing the cause in congregate settings, there is the risk of loneliness and feelings of isolation, the of accessibility for those disabled constituents in our region,” he said. risk of care providers bringing COVID into their home, the risk of decreased levels of care because of reassigned health care providers or their missing work OPEN because of an increased fear for their own safety,” said Jewell. 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Large urban areas needs are not small town Canada’s needs. Should we its process but ultimately the final decision Ron Giofu stop using our own transportation, change speed limits, change traffic flow, change will be made by trustees with the Greater walking paths and parks and increase our taxes? “Change for the sake of change” and Essex County District School Board. “bigger is not always better” are far from valid philosophies. A number of names are being considered, though many at last Thursday after- This area was first settled around 1797 and incorporated in 1878 as the town of Am- noon’s virtual meeting spoke in favour of working the town’s name into the school’s herstburg. Over the years, change and growth have taken place but, at a small town name as well. non-intrusive and acceptable rate. This town will continue to develop, but radical The thought behind that is the fact most schools in Essex County are named for large city type change is far from what we need. Walk down the street and ask anyone what they think of this town, invariably the the municipality in which they are located. However, also a factor is the board’s answer is “I love it.” I have even been told by some that had they not discovered this potential willingness to distance themselves Jeffrey Amherst, the military figure ac- town’s people, atmosphere and location their quality of life would be in ruins. So, in cused of using biological warfare, including smallpox blankets, against Indigenous my mind, the development of this town has followed the right path. My opinion is people in the 1700’s. we already have the best town to live in. The committee and the board itself also has to consider diversity and that makes We are far from being paralyzed by huge population density areas. We are not the Three Fires Confederacy name a possible choice, as is the name of Harriet Tub- Hamilton, the GTA, or Bogota, Columbia. Make your choice: large urban type con- man. North Star and White Woods are also in the mix. trols or quality of small town living? Also a factor is combining the populations of the current General Amherst High Those who have just moved here and find this town not to their liking, I suggest School and Western Secondary School and having the name reflect both popula- they reassess the many attractions, functions, amenities, and atmosphere this small tions. It was stated Amherstburg District High School covers both schools. While town already enjoys. Heck, our wonderful location even makes finding Hwy 401 E very easy. the focus was primarily on the name of the building itself, could the team nickname —Frank Fox, Amherstburg also play a role in allowing both schools to maintain their identities. For instance, if having Amherstburg in the name is considered to be too closely associated with General Amherst, could nicknaming the teams and clubs the “Warriors,” the current Western nickname, give a nod to the latter’s culture and identity? Just a thought. One thing seems certain in this whole debate – regardless of what name that is ultimately chosen as the school’s new name, some will love it and some will hate it. Hopefully as time goes on though, all will accept it. Book ReviewBel Canto •I had to feel for local volunteer groups that are part of the Amherstburg Com- By Ann Patchett munity Team as they asked the Windsor Police Services Board for a reduction in Adult Fiction costs of police clearances. The team, which will make a similar request in LaSalle next month, was successful in some respect as the WPSB is getting a report on the Bel Canto begins with a birthday party matter but we’ll see what is ultimately decided. for a prominent businessman held at These groups and organizations do a lot of work in Amherstburg as well as in the home of the Vice President of some neighbouring municipalities. Many are small groups with members that have lim- South American country. The party is ited incomes due to the fact volunteers are either youth or seniors. I am on a volun- perfect: it is a night of privilege, excess teer board of directors myself (Community Living Essex County) and that is a role I and decadence. That all comes to a enjoy, so I understand where these groups are coming from. screeching halt when armed terrorists Volunteering is great for the organizations that benefit from the person’s work as take the entire party hostage. What well as for the volunteer itself. Giving back however you can is a wonderful feeling follows is a twisty tale of relationships so I always enjoy seeing those bettering the community in their own way getting formed and forgotten, loyalties support when they need it. stretched and broken. It is not an action packed tale of •I hope everyone had a great Victoria Day weekend. I was able to enjoy some terrorists and hostages. This is not a time away from the job and get some down time so that was a plus. I was going sweeping story full of lust and sex. But it to try and steer away from COVID-19 related topics this week but since that’s the includes all of that. This is a story that comes in on little cat paws, quietly, world we still live in, I will just say that I hope everyone stayed safe and were able it unfolds like a soft, steady breeze that you don’t even notice until a strand to have a good time responsibly. When I post the daily COVID-19 statistics from the of hair brushes across your face. Patchett writes so lyrically that it forces you Windsor-Essex County Health Unit on Twitter, I do enjoy seeing lower numbers as to slow down your reading to savour every bit of the story. Bel Canto is a it means we are moving in a positive direction. perfect sunny day on the patio read. Like everyone else, I can’t wait for this pandemic to be over so we can return to our normal lives. Submitted by Lori Wightman, of River Bookshop, Amherstburg

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The rate of COVID-19 per 100,000 was broken down by municipality by Dr. Wajid Ahmed last week. The The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) held its monthly board meeting last Thursday Windsor-Essex County Health Unit held its monthly board meeting virtually last week. Screenshot evening. As part of the presentation from medical officer of health Dr. Wajid Ahmed, he broke down the statistics of how the vaccines are distributed. Screenshot WECHU notes local COVID-19 cases fluctuating in the region By Ron Giofu of tests continues to be at roughly 5,000 per week, he for the last few days.” Variants spread quickly and he The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) stated. Cases in school-aged children average about noted that can cause spikes in the numbers of daily board received an update on local COVID-19 statis- five per day despite the school closure, he added. cases. tics and are also continuing to encourage people of all “That can be attributed to some of the activities The number of vaccinations continues to rise, ages to be vaccinated. school-aged children are having outside of the school Ahmed continued, and the region is averaging 3,600 Medical officer of health Dr. Wajid Ahmed’s report or contracting it in their home,” said Ahmed. vaccinations per day through all of the WECHU chan- to the board of health outlined the latest trends and From a proportion perspective in the week of May nels. The high has reached 4,900 vaccinations in a day, statistics for the region, with Ahmed noting at last 12-18, 76 per cent of reported COVID-19 cases were in he said. Thursday’s virtual meeting the case rate in Windsor- Windsor while LaSalle had seven per cent and Lake- “Overall, from zero to the oldest person in Windsor- Essex County continues to fluctuate day-over day with shore five per cent. Essex had four per cent of cases Essex, our coverage rate is at 48.3 per cent. Just look- slight increases last week. Provincially, cases steadily while Amherstburg and Tecumseh each were report- ing at the adult population, our coverage rate close to decreased last week, as of last Thursday afternoon. ed at three per cent. Kingsville and Leamington were 62.3 per cent,” stated Ahmed. “Overall we have still a relatively high number of each at one per cent. Ahmed added they hope the coverage rates im- cases that are being reported every day,” he said. “The highest cases are in the youngest age group – prove in the younger age groups as numbers are low Cases increased over the past week from 61.4 cases between 0-29 – recognizing that the vaccinations just because they have only just been allowed to obtain a per 100,000 people to 67.6 per 100,000. Per cent positiv- opened up for that age group while the rest of the age vaccination. ity data remains steady at 5.2 per cent and the number bands have their vaccinations open for quite some “We want the majority of our population to be vac- time,” said Ahmed. “Among those age bands, we can cinated as high as possible but to see at least 70 per see a clear decline in the cases so we are anticipating cent to see the impact of the vaccinations and a decline that with the opening of vaccines to the younger pop- of case rates in our community,” he said. FREE ulation we’ll see a decline in this age group as well.” Essex Mayor Larry Snively noted he was concerned Ahmed added the acquisition source is distributed about his five-year-old and two-year-old grandsons Market Evaluation primarily between close contacts and community and wondered what the youngest cases are that have Sales Representative transmission, though noted COVID-19 related hos- been recorded. He was told there have been docu- pitalizations and admissions into intensive care units mented cases in infants in the community. Phil Kasurak (ICU’s) have decreased. 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By Ron Giofu many other aspects to the high school experience that must be considered. She noted a virtual model has im- Hybrid learning has received a hard pass from pacts on hands-on learning, including how a science unions representing public education workers and experiment could be taught. some trustees are speaking out as well. Trustee Alan Halberstadt asked GECDSB adminis- Union presidents spoke out against hybrid learning, tration their opinions on the matter, noting his e-mail or the mix of both in-person and virtual learning, dur- inbox is filling up about it. Superintendent of Educa- ing last Tuesday night’s virtual meeting of the Greater tion - Program and Professional Learning Clara How- Essex County District School Board. itt said there has been no decision made at this point Mario Spagnuolo, president of the local chapter and administration is still taking a close look at the of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario pros and cons of the matter. (ETFO) and Erin Roy, president of the Ontario Sec- “We are taking very deliberate consultations on each ondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) District 9, of the models,” she said. both encouraged public board trustees to vote against “Our goal is to have students return to face-to-face hybrid learning plans when the time comes. learning in September,” added superintendent of hu- Spagnuolo stated they were trying to take a proac- man resources Vicki Houston, though she also stated tive approach to the issue and didn’t want to see the no decision has been made as of yet. GECDSB implement such a model in the future. He Director of education Erin Kelly indicated a recom- noted that many educators have referred to it as “frac- mendation could be coming to the board of trustees in tured learning.” the coming weeks. Implementing a hybrid system would result in a Some trustees have already made up their minds on “learning gap” for some students and cause teach- the subject of hybrid learning. Amherstburg/LaSalle ers to have to not only devote time to students in an trustee Ron LeClair took to Twitter to voice his opposi- in-person setting, but as well as students online via a tion to such a plan. “I do not support a hybrid model for teaching. webcam. Aria D’Alassandro does school work online last Friday. The “Students deserve a dedicated educator in class re- concept of hybrid learning is getting opposed by public elementary Teachers need to focus on one group of students either gardless of whether it is virtual or in-person,” he said. workers and at least some trustees. Submitted photo in the classroom or online but not both at the same Spagnuolo read a list of school boards in Ontario time,” LeClair tweeted, with the hashtag #NoHybrid. that have rejected the concept of a hybrid learning sys- ing online. “Every effort should be made to have all of our stu- tem including those in Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, “We don’t want to go down this road,” he said. “We dents back in a safe classroom in September. To be Hamilton, Thunder Bay and London among others. don’t want the board to go down this road.” clear... no Fractured model....no hybrid...our students, He believed such a model is bad for student learning, Roy believed by going to such a learning model, it staff and parents deserve better!” creates inequities in the system including negatively could lead to higher absenteeism and increased paren- Trustee Cathy Cooke, also the board’s vice chair, impacting marginalized students and those with spe- tal complaints. She also said they “want to encourage tweeted “I do not support a hybrid teaching model. cial needs and he also believed such a model would the board not to go down this road.” Teachers should not be expected to teach in-person erode trust in public education. It would be a “waste of taxpayers’ money” to equip and online students simultaneously. Hybrid model “I urge trustees to be vocal and make the right choice classrooms for both models, she said, adding the learn- will not serve students well. It will not meet the needs for families and educators,” he said. ing model considered should be looked at through the of students.” Trustee Julia Burgess believed it was Spagnuolo believed it would be “virtually impossi- lens of a “return to normalcy.” “good news” that the Peel District School Board will ble” for a teacher to divide their attention equally be- High school is more than just a student there to col- not implement a hybrid model for elementary stu- tween in-person learners and students that are learn- lect credits to earn a diploma, Roy added, but there are dents next year. Work underway at new childcare facility at Stella Maris School Child care should be open later this year

By Ron Giofu

The ground has been broken and work is underway at the new childcare facility at Stella Maris Catholic Elementary School. The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board recently approved the ten- der in the amount of $1,764,356 plus HST and Alliance General Contracting of Windsor Inc. has begun construction. The recent report, from WECDSB director of education Terry Lyons, notes the project is being funded from the Early Years Capital Program funding for the project. “The Ministry of Education approved capital funding for Early Years Capital Program (EYCP) at Stella Maris Catholic Elementary School in the amount of $2,117,516 for a four-room childcare addition,” the report from Lyons pointed out. “In accordance with the Ministry of Education capital approval process, the EYCP project at Stella Maris Catholic Elementary School was approved to proceed to tender on January 6, 2020.” Lyons stated that a tender was issued to nine pre-qualified general contrac- tors per the WECDSB’s purchasing policy for the EYCP project at Stella Maris, with that tender being issued Feb. 3. Electronic tenders were received March 16, in accordance with the tendering instructions received for the project, he A new four-room childcare addition is now under construction at the south side of Stella Maris continued, adding tenders were reviewed by manager of pruchasing and capi- Catholic Elementary School. The board says the project could be completed by Nov. 30 and the site tal Erika Timmons and recorded. will be operated by The Creative Child Learning Centre. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu “All electronic tender submissions were reviewed and determined to be in compliance with the required process and documentation,” the report added. “Sfera Architects, the project architect, confirmed received bids are competi- + HST.” tive and in accordance with the budget estimate submitted to the Ministry of Construction is now underway at the south side of Stella Maris Catholic El- Education for the approved project.Given the availability of approved budget ementary School. funds, administration is recommending awarding the project to the low bid- The new addition is expected to house an infant room, toddler room and two der, Alliance General Contracting of Windsor Inc., in the amount of $1,764,356 preschool rooms. 8 – River Town Times – Wednesday, May 26, 2021 www.rivertowntimes.com Ontario government releases “Roadmap to Reopen” plan By Ron Giofu

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released its Roadmap to Reopen last Thursday afternoon. The Ontario government revealed a three-stage plan to re-open the province last Thursday afternoon. The first part of the re-opening has According to a news release from the Ontario happened as recreational amenities have started to re-open with restrictions. Ontario Ministry of Health image government, the plan is “a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift galleries and libraries, and casinos and bingo halls, news is good news, but she said in a statement she public health measures based on the provincewide with capacity limits. is “shocked and disappointed that Doug Ford has vaccination rate and improvements in key public The province will remain in each step for at least 21 ignored students and schools entirely in Ontario’s health and health care indicators.” days to evaluate any impacts on key public health and re-opening plan.” In response to recent improvements to these health system indicators. If at the end of the 21 days, “Any re-opening news is good news, but children indicators, the provincial government started the following vaccination thresholds have been met, and families are paying an especially high price for allowing outdoor recreational amenities to reopen, along with positive trends in other key public health Doug Ford’s lockdown, and he’s put no relief in sight. with restrictions in place, effective last Saturday. and health system indicators, then the province states They are exhausted and frustrated from trying to These amenities include but are not limited to it will move to the next step. learn online. Their mental health and well-being are golf courses and driving ranges, soccer and other •Step 1: 60 per cent of adults vaccinated with one being eroded by the day. Yet Doug Ford is leaving sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, and skate dose. children, families and schools hanging. He’s putting parks. No outdoor sports or recreational classes •Step 2: 70 per cent of adults vaccinated with one them at the back of the line, and the bottom of the are permitted. Outdoor limits for social gatherings dose and 20 per cent vaccinated with two doses. priority list,” stated Horwath. “Schools should be the and organized public events will be expanded to •Step 3: 70 to 80 per cent of adults vaccinated with top priority for re-opening. And we can make schools five people, which will allow these amenities tobe one dose and 25 per cent vaccinated with two doses. safe by investing in small class sizes, windows that used for up to five people, including with members Based on current trends in key health indicators, open, better ventilation and upgrades like touchless of different households. All other public health and including the provincial vaccination rate, the faucets. Sadly, once again, Doug Ford is ignoring the workplace safety measures under the provincewide government expects to enter Step One of the Roadmap experts, because he doesn’t want to spend the money emergency brake will remain in effect. the week of June 14. The province will confirm closer on our kids’ education. I’m grateful to all those who “As a result of the strict public health measures we to the expected start of Step One. joined our campaign to fight to reopen safe outdoor introduced to stop the spread of COVID-19 variants, “While we know that now is not yet the moment to activities and amenities. To have those things open we are seeing a steady improvement in our situation reopen, Ontarians deserve to know the path forward safely this weekend is a victory for us all. Sadly, Doug as ICU and hospital numbers begin to stabilize,” on what we will carefully reopen and when, starting Ford has messed up lockdowns and re-openings again said Premier Doug Ford. “While we must remain with the settings we know are safest,” said Christine and again, and Ontarians have suffered a longer, conscious of the continued threat the virus poses, with Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health in the deeper, more devastating lockdown as a result. His millions of Ontarians having received at least their news release. “Brighter days are ahead and we believe choices are the reason we’re still going to live with first dose of vaccine we can now begin the process of this Roadmap represents a path out of the pandemic some level of lockdown for weeks to come.” a slow and cautious re-opening of the province in full and will encourage Ontarians to get vaccinated and to Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca also issued consultation with our public health professionals.” continue following public health advice.” a statement. Roadmap to Reopen outlines three steps to easing The provincewide emergency brake restrictions “Just days after Doug Ford rejected calls from public health measures, guided by the following remain in effect while the province assesses when it opposition politicians and the Ontario Science Table principles: will be moving to Step One of the roadmap with the to safely reopen outdoor activities, his dragged •Step One An initial focus on resuming outdoor Stay at Home order expiring on June 2. During this out ban is finally coming to an end. Ontarians are activities with smaller crowds where the risk time, the government states it will continue to work breathing a sigh of relief after today’s announcement, of transmission is lower, and permitting retail with stakeholders on reopening plans to ensure full but some questions remain unanswered,” said with restrictions. This includes allowing outdoor awareness of when and how they can begin to safely Del Duca. “Doug Ford won’t give any indication gatherings of up to 10 people, outdoor dining with reopen. whether schools are reopening or not. Parents and up to four people per table and non-essential retail at At this time, the Ontario government states publicly education workers are once again being left in the 15 per cent capacity. funded and private elementary and secondary dark. They deserve answers now on the future of •Step Two Further expanding outdoor activities schools in the province will continue to operate under in-person learning. There was also no mention of a and resuming limited indoor services with small teacher-led remote learning. Data will be assessed strategy to help women and small businesses lead numbers of people where face coverings are worn. on an ongoing basis and medical experts, including the economic recovery to end the she-cession and This includes outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and other health relieve our devastated entrepreneurs. Any economic outdoor sports and leagues, personal care services officials will be consulted to determine if it maybe recovery that doesn’t address those hardest hit by the where face coverings can be worn and with capacity safe to resume in-person learning. pandemic is unacceptable. This third wave has been limits, as well as indoor religious services, rites or The government states it will continue to work incredibly difficult for all Ontarians, but we’re closer ceremony gatherings at 15 per cent capacity. with the Public Health Measures Table, Public Health to the end of this ordeal than the beginning. The •Step Three Expanding access to indoor settings, Ontario, and other public health and scientific experts progress we’ve made is thanks to the sacrifice of all with restrictions, including where there are larger to determine public health guidance for Ontarians to Ontarians. I’m optimistic that today’s announcement numbers of people and where face coverings can’t follow, including protocols for masking and outdoor/ is one step closer to normalcy, but we need more than always be worn. This includes indoor sports and indoor gatherings, after being fully vaccinated. a three-step plan to address the challenges Ontarians recreational fitness; indoor dining, museums, art NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said any re-opening continue to face.” We Design and 519.736.4175 Print Almost Anything A division of the River Town Times [email protected] www.rivertowntimes.com Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – River Town Times – 9 Volunteer groups appeal to WPSB for relief on police clearance costs By Ron Giofu Representatives of the Amherstburg Community Team went before the Windsor Police Services Board (WPSB) to try and get relief from cost of police clearances for vol- unteers. The team, borne out of roundtable discussions that have been organized over the last few years by Council- lor Patricia Simone, asked the WPSB to either waive or at least lower cost of police clearances. The board agreed to get a report come back at their June meeting with infor- mation regarding the financial impact. Team member Cindy Hazael-Gietz noted they obtained letters of support from 16 local organizations as well as a letter of support from Essex MPP Taras Natyshak. In his letter, Natyshak stated “COVID-19 has brought enormous challenges to these organizations, who pro- vide support for the most vulnerable in our communi- ties, and are the backbone of our communities.” Natyshak stated many of these organizations lost fund- ing partners, incurred new expenses and lost volunteers. “They’ve had to cancel fundraiser events that they’ve relied on as a main source of revenue. As a result, they’ve had to find alternative ways to fundraise, staff andre- duce expenses,” he wrote. The letter also stated: “The measure of our communi- ties will always be how we look after the most vulnerable among us, and removing barriers to volunteer participa- Members of the Windsor Police Service Board (WPSB) discuss a request from the Amherstburg Community Team to reduce or waive the cost for police clearances. A report is expected to go back before the WPSB at the June 24 meeting. Screenshot tions will always go a long way in ensuring the most vul- nerable in our communities have the support they need.” report “to see what that looks like.” Hazael-Gietz added the goal of the Amherstburg Community Team is to allow local Board member Robert de Verteuil added there are various types of checks per organi- non-profit groups to keep volunteers, obtain new volunteers and train them for what- zation as well, with Hazael-Gietz stating she volunteers for five groups and insurance ever they need to train them for. She noted that hundreds of people would be impacted companies require checks for specific organizations. by a change in police clearance costs. “I think the pandemic is the trigger that brought us here today,” Hazael-Gietz stated Kathy DiBartolomeo, executive director of Amherstburg Community Services (ACS), at the virtual meeting last Thursday afternoon. noted that her organization provides over 20 programs to the communities of Amher- DiBartolomeo added there are other checks as well, particularly if a volunteer has the stburg, Harrow, McGregor and LaSalle. same name as someone else and needs to be fingerprinted to verify their identities and “In order to provide these services, we require many volunteers,” stated DiBartolo- backgrounds. meo. Following the meeting, Hazael-Gietz and Simone circulated an e-mail to groups stat- DiBartolomeo indicated that the preference for smaller not-for-profit organizations ing: “We are encouraged by the motion proposed and look forward to results of the is always to devote their limited resources to programming rather than police clear- report from administration. We hope to have results confirmed by the next meeting of ances, adding many simply can’t afford to cover the costs of police clearances for their the Windsor Police Service Board which takes place on June 24. volunteers. “Our next step - We are on the agenda to be heard at the LaSalle Police Service Board Recruiting volunteers has also become increasingly difficult, she added, noting meeting for the same item on June 21 with the same delegation representing our group.” smaller communities like Amherstburg have fewer people to draw from than that of a city and those volunteers are getting older and starting to use the services they used to volunteer for. “In some cases, they’ve also become one of our clients,” said DiBartolomeo. Blanche Durocher, board chair with The House Youth Centre, said all of their pro- gramming has been virtual but “we hope, hope, hope we will be in the (Amherstburg Community) Hub offering our services in September.” “We rely very heavily on volunteers as well,” said Durocher. Durocher said the situation at The House is somewhat different than some groups, as the core of their volunteers are younger. “The challenge right now is that there is not a lot of jobs for younger people,” she said. When coming up with fees for a vulnerable sector check, i.e. a police clearance, many younger people are not in a position to pay for it as the $25 cost is a lot for youth. She said The House is not in a position to cover the costs either as their fundraising has been impacted. Durocher added volunteers come not just from Amherstburg, but Essex, McGregor, LaSalle and Windsor. Joanne Fear represented both Safe Families Windsor-Essex and Lighthouse Church. Regarding the former, she noted part of the group’s mandate is to assist families in need should the parents have issues and need someone to look after their children on a temporary basis. She said the cost can be a detriment to some families and there is also confusion and feelings of unfairness as jurisdictions such as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) offer police clearances at no charge. Deputy Chief Frank Providenti told the group “we appreciate all that you do” and broke down the $25 charge, stating $11.24 covers a third-party processing fee and the rest goes to the Windsor Police Service Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said he appreciates there is a cost to Windsor po- lice, but wanted to see the costs lowered and suggested it could become cost neutral for the Windsor Police Service. “Whether it’s in a small town or a big city, these groups provide services we couldn’t provide otherwise,” said DiCarlo. “Anything we can do to keep these groups viable, we should do it.” Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkins, the WPSB chair, Must be 19 years of age indicated his preference or older to was that a report come purchase back on the subject. “This is an Amherstburg group but it would impact OPEN 7 DAYS Windsor groups also,” said A SHOP ONLINE Dilkins. 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The new Amherstburg public high school is under construction, with this being the view from Fryer St. The view of the new public high school is seen from Simcoe St. The Greater Essex County District The school is scheduled to open in September 2022 and a naming committee is trying to hash out what School Board’s naming committee is working to come up with what the school will be called, with an it will be called. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu early preference being something with Amherstburg in the title. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu Initial group of possible names hashed out by Amherstburg School Naming Committee By Ron Giofu Trustee Gale Simko-Hatfield, who joined local trustee and committee chair Ron The name of Amherstburg’s new public high school still hasn’t been finalized, but LeClair as board appointees to the committee, expressed concern about the name some names have made the cut for future consideration. possibly being “too heavy on Amherstburg” in the name and wanted to make sure The committee, appointed by the Greater Essex County District School Board, Western Secondary School was recognized. arrived at six possible names for consideration for the new high school but the “There were discussions about not losing discussion of Western Secondary School,” most popular had the name Amherstburg within the name. While some preferred she recalled when the vote came to combine the two schools. Amherstburg District High School, there were some who wanted different wording Committee member Tramaine Whited, a member of the parent advisory council at after Amherstburg, with names like Amherstburg Technical High School or General Amherst, suggested Three Fires Confederacy High School due to the school’s Amherstburg Technical Academy also suggested. geographic location and it is being built on the traditional land of the Indigenous The committee appeared to be ready to send suggestions with Amherstburg in it to people. She added it would also satisfy the board’s desire to reflect diversity. Student board administration for further review along with names that included Three Fires member Nick Grimaldi said he liked the suggestions with Amherstburg on it but Confederacy High School, Centennial Park High School and naming the school after also was warm to the idea of naming it after the Three Fires Confederacy. Harriet Tubman. However, two more suggestions came late in the meeting involving Ross Scott noted he was also on the committee to name Western Secondary the names White Woods and North Star. School and believed Amherstburg District High School would be an appropriate Committee member Jacqueline LaRocque noted the name Harriet Tubman pays choice “because Western is a part of the district.” Samantha Thomas, a teacher at tribute to Black history, one of the many things Amherstburg is known for. Western, said the school got its name not just because it was built on the west side of Essex County, but there were also plans for an Eastern Secondary School that never materialized. Thomas said she liked having Amherstburg in the name as that is how most schools in Essex County are named but was the one suggesting other wording after it to reflect the inclusion of Western students. “Keeping Amherstburg in the name somehow is my very strong opinion,” added General Amherst Parent Advisory Committee chair and committee member Tina PUBLIC NOTICE – PESTICIDE USE Sharman. “Our town is very rich in history.” Committee member Amy Reaume added “I do think Amherstburg is special in its WITHIN THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG own way” and agreed there is a lot of history in town. “The name lends itself to being its own piece of history,” she said. General Amherst teacher and committee member Jeff Miller added he also wanted The Town of Amherstburg intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural Amherstburg incorporated into the new school’s name. He said he has spoken with roadsides: many former students, current students, parents, staff and community members who would like that name. nd rd th th North of Alma Street – 2 Concession N, 3 Concession N, 4 Concession N, 5 “They are very proud of the municipality they live in. They definitely want to see Concession N, 6th Concession N, 8th Concession N, Alma Street, Texas Road, North it used somehow,” said Miller, adding using Amherstburg in the name helps to give Sideroad; the school an identity. South of Alma Street – 2nd Concession S, 4th Concession S, 5th Concession S, 6th Greg Scott, also a General Amherst teacher and committee member, advocated for Concession S, 7th Concession S, 9th Concession S, Lowes Sideroad, Creek Road, Malden Amherstburg District High School. He noted an administrative report with all the Colchester South Townline Road, CKLW Townline Road, South Side Road, Collison Side board’s school names listed showed 26 of them are associated with the communities Road, in which they are located. There has been some pushback by some trustees over including the name Jeffrey The Town of Amherstburg intends to control noxious weeds along the rural roadsides Amherst in the name, as he was accused of using biological warfare on Indigenous under their jurisdiction using Clearview Herbicide, which contains the active ingredients, people, but Greg Scott added that Amherstburg is known for far more than for who Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid. PCP Registration Number 29752 under the Pest it was originally named. Amherstburg has forged its own identity and that includes Control Products Act (Canada), in combination with Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant, which accepting people from all cultures. contains active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil). PCP “I definitely think it should be in there,” Greg said of the town’s name. Registration Number 28277 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). “I think there is a distinct difference between the name of the person as opposed to We are controlling Noxious Weeds under Public Works Exception of the Cosmetic Pesticides the name Amherstburg,” added LeClair. The town is one that “developed in its own Ban to the promotion of public health and safety. Please visit the www.amherstburg.ca for accord,” he added. more information. LeClair noted that a name with Amherstburg in it was the popular choice, though also floated the name Centennial Park High School as the 819-student school is being Commencing on May 17, 2021 weather permitting and ending June 22, 2021. built on the southern 15 acres of the park along Simcoe St. GECDSB public relations officer Scott Scantlebury, a resource to the committee, For more information, call collect: will research the suggested names and a second virtual meeting will be set up for the committee. Green Stream 1-905-510-1229

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Stieler added he tries to be a leader both on and off the ice. He is entering his fourth season with the Admirals and believes he is up to the task of being the cap- tain. “It comes with a lot of responsibility, and I feel ready to take that on,” said Stieler. Part of his task as captain will be to lead his teammates through what could be another strange year. The 2020-21 PJHL season was wiped out due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021-22 season could be impacted as well, depending on what public health restrictions are in place “My personal experience is I’d do just about anything to get back on the ice,” said Stieler. It has been a long time since the Admirals were in a competitive situation but Stieler said he and his teammates are looking forward to skating together again. He Reid Stieler will be trading in his role as assistant captain and the “A” on his sweater for a “C” as he pointed out such things as mini-camps and training camps have been impacted by has been named captain of the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals for the 2021-22 season. He is pictured the pandemic and the only way the team can gather right now is virtually. He said in an October 2019 game against the Dresden Jr. Kings. RTT File Photo he wants to make sure the team comes together in what could be another COVID- impacted season and stated they may have to get back in game shape quickly de- Stieler said they not only hope to win the league in the upcoming season, but pending on their ability to hold training camp. they also want to do it for the 1999-born players who lost their last season of Jr. C Being named captain of the Admirals is one of the biggest roles Stieler said he has hockey due to the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling the year. He paid tribute to all of had in his hockey career. While he has captained other teams, he said Jr. C is the his former teammates from that year as well as other players who were unable to highest level of hockey he has played at and the Admirals are the largest organiza- finish their junior careers the way they wanted to. tion he has been involved with. “I’m excited for the year,” he added. “In speaking with my teammates, we’re all “It’s a bigger honour because there are more people involved,” he said. excited to get back on the ice and win it for them.” Police cracking down on “unnecessary noise” within the community Book ReviewHarper and The Windsor Police Service states that a “targeted noise campaign” is underway to deal with concerns from the public in both Windsor and Amherstburg over noise. the Scarlet The campaign got underway Monday and runs through Sept. 6. 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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, love and romance are definitely in your favor this week. If you have been pondering setting up a date or taking a spouse out for a night on the town, do it. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A-Team Robotics captured the Industrial Design Award at a recent competition, though all off their Even the best partnerships can be chal- work was done remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Submitted image lenging, Taurus. Right now neither one of you is looking to take the lead. Even if it means flipping a coin, someone has to step up. A-Team Robotics wins awards GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, grab what you want this week, but remember that the more tightly you try to hang on to it, the more likely it will slip through your fingers. Employ some despite COVID-19 restrictions give and take. By Ron Giofu CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 CROSSWORD PUZZLE Cancer, you may be unsure of which way a relationship is leaning and waiting for Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a group of local robotics students are the other person to make the next move. still winning awards. Don’t let opportunities pass you by. A-Team Robotics captured the Industrial Design Award and the Designer’s LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Award at the recent FIRST Robotics awards, and the Amherstburg-based team did Leo, if a supervisor seems set in his or so while competing against robotics teams from around the world. The awards her ways, you might have to present your came as part of the FIRST Robotics Infinite Recharge season, which was cancelled proposal in language that will appeal to in 2020 due to the pandemic but relaunched this year. this person the most. “We’ve managed to continue our winning streak even in the midst of a pan- VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 demic,” said Allan Parks, who is a coach/mentor of the team along with Sherri Virgo, if you are off doing your own thing, you may have to instruct others Laframboise. “It speaks volumes to how hard working, dedicated and smart these who count on you how to proceed in your kids are.” absence. Keep the lines of communica- This most recent competition didn’t have any robots directly competing with one tion open. another due to the pandemic, Parks noted, but submissions could be sent in digi- LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 tally in four categories including Innovation, At-Home Skills, At-Home Judging Other people are not mind readers, and Game Design. Libra. If you need something or are un- A-Team Robotics weighed their options and happy with a situation, you must speak “We had a entered the At-Home Judging and Game Design up. Address concerns promptly. categories. Some of the reasoning was that other SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 small but parts of the world have looser pandemic restric- It is quite easy to manipulate a situation if others aren’t paying attention, Scorpio. tions so the local team wanted to enter categories If you are guiding or mentoring some- mighty team" where it was a more level playing field for them. one, exercise caution to stay neutral. “It was really challenging for A-Team Robotics,” SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 said Parks. Don’t get ahead of yourself by projecting Sherri pointed out their high grade robot did win awards at the start of the sea- scenarios that may never see the light of son in 2020 but their momentum was cut short when the pandemic hit. She noted day, Sagittarius. It’s better to live in the that A-Team Robotics only has eight members this year, as a lot of members gradu- present and then adjust to what comes ated after last year’s season ended and the pandemic presented challenges when it your way. came to recruiting new members as only one new member was brought on board. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 “We had a small but mighty team,” she said. Your thoughts may be pulling you one way and then another, Capricorn. Find fo- Parks noted they were the only team from Ontario in one of the design categories cus by zeroing in on the main thing that and they were competing with teams from all over the globe. needs the most attention at this point. “We won our awards against teams worldwide,” he said. “We’re really proud of AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 the team and the way they performed.” Aquarius, you may have to take a more A-Team Robotics started its season in January and had to submit its material for reserved approach to get where you need the competition roughly three months later. They were subsequently judged via to go. Even still, your love for adventure MS Teams in both categories in which they entered. and freedom can be compelling motiva- Team member Kaeleb Mickle said they were able to get together virtually a cou- tors. ple of times per week over the course of the robotics season with Jacob Greason PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 adding they also broke up into smaller groups to work on projects. Figure out your needs before making long-term plans with others. Even though “The things we did worked out nicely for being at home,” added team member you’re sure of yourself, sometimes you Nick Laframboise. “It’s nice to see our hard work pay off. let others take the lead. “Small teams can compete with bigger teams,” added Greason. “We had fun FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS while doing it.” MAY 23 - Melissa McBride, Actress (56) Parks added they did miss getting together though. Both coaches as well as the MAY 24 - Patti LaBelle, Singer (77) team thanked their sponsors, which include Centreline, the University of Windsor MAY 25 - Ally Raisman, Athlete (27) and St. Clair College. MAY 26 - Stevie Nicks, Singer (73) The team faces some rebuilding, Parks added, as even more students graduate MAY 27 - Lily-Rose Depp, Actress (22) MAY 28 - Seth Rollins, Wrestler (35) off of this year’s team. MAY 29 - La Toya Jackson, Singer (65) “Once things open up, we’re going to start recruiting again,” he said, adding it is a good opportunity for youth in Amherstburg to get involved. “We can clearly compete with the rest of the teams in the world,” he added. WORD People can reach out to the team through their website, www.ateamrobotics.ca or SCRAMBLE through their Twitter or Instagram pages. Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to arthritis.

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG Second dose of NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will AstraZeneca vaccine given Monday, June 14, 2021 commencing hold a public meeting, by electronic means, on at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of go-ahead by the province the Planning Act.

By RTT Staff THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by this by-law encompass one phase of the Kingsbridge Subdivision development. Phase 10 is located in the west side of Knobb Hill and legally The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of described as Concession 1, Part of Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14. (see key map below) Health and other public health experts, is proceeding with second dose admin- THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 is to istration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Residential Type 1A The province made the announcement Friday, adding the second doses begin (R1A) Zone” and “Residential Second Density Zone/ Residential Multiple First with those who received their first dose of the vaccine between March 10-19. Density (R2/RM1) Zone” to “Residential First Density (R1) Zone” and “Site Specific The Ontario government states that for a limited time during the week of Residential Second Density Zone/Residential Multiple First Density (R2-7/RM1) May 24, individuals who received their first dose of AstraZeneca during the Zone”. The parcel is designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s Official Plan. period of March 10-19 may opt for an earlier dose interval of 10 weeks with THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow for general informed consent. According to a news release from the province, “choosing residential uses on the subject properties with 35% lot coverage for single detached to receive the second dose of AstraZeneca at the 10-week interval is safe and dwellings and 47% lot coverage for semi-detached dwellings, whereas the current provides strong protection against COVID-19. This opportunity is being made zoning permits 30% lot coverage for single detached dwellings and 35% lot coverage available to ensure every vaccine dose possible is used to protect Ontarians dur- for semi-detached dwellings. ing the effective delivery period.” COVID-19 Emergency: During the COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency (declared Eligible individuals are encouraged to contact the pharmacy or primary care by the Province of Ontario and the Town of Amherstburg under the provisions of provider where they received their first dose and can book an appointment be- Section 7.0.1 and Section 4(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection ginning the week of May 24. This will begin in the regions where the AstraZen- Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.9, respectively) Town of Amherstburg Council is holding eca vaccine was initially launched in pharmacies in March 2021. electronic meetings, and in-person meeting attendance is restricted. Any person, Primary care settings and pharmacies may also be reaching out to eligible who wishes to make representation is required to do so in writing. Ontarians. ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to On May 11, following the advice of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Planner, Frank Garardo at Dr. David Williams, the province paused the rollout and administration of first [email protected] or in person by appointment for drop-off in the vestibule of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The province states that decision “was made the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 out of an abundance of caution due to an observed increase in an adverse reac- p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to the tion, known as vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT), application being heard by Council. linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Ontario is working closely with health ex- ANY PERSON who wishes to attend by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s perts to continuously review the data for the use of AstraZeneca for first doses.” Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 10, 2021. To register for electronic The decision to pause was also based on the increased and more reliable sup- participation please email the Deputy Clerk at [email protected]. Once you ply of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines and the downward trend in register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic cases, the government stated in its news release. meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer Nearly one million Ontarians aged 40 and over received the AstraZeneca vac- or tablet with internet service or a telephone. cine as their first dose between March 10 and May 11. Data from the UK strongly NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal suggests a much-reduced risk of VITT in second doses of AstraZeneca – one in unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions 600,000. Based on this evidence, the province states it is committed to ensuring at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Local Ontarians who received the AstraZeneca vaccine for their first dose, and who Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public do not receive their second dose at the 10-week interval during the week of body as a party. May 24, will have the ability to receive a second dose of AstraZeneca within the IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, recommended interval of 12 weeks. or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, The province adds it is working with primary care providers and pharmacies the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal to ensure second dose appointments are scheduled in advance of the 12-week before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is interval, and will provide further information on how individuals who received reasonable grounds to do so. their first dose of AstraZeneca can book a second dose appointment in the near ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/12/21) future. Amendment is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department “The province is also looking closely at available data and evidence from a Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed Zoning By-law clinical trial in the UK evaluating the administration of two doses of different isAmendment also available is for also review available on the Townfor review of Amherstburg on the Town Website: of Amherstburg www.amherstburg.ca Website:. If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make vaccines and has requested direction from the National Advisory Committee awww.amherstburg.ca. written request to the Town If you at thewish address to be below.notified The ofhearing the passage will be available of the forproposed viewing Zoning on Immunization (NACI). At this time, NACI does not recommend that vac- byBy-law livestream Amendment, by visiting youwww.amherstburg.ca must make a written. request to the Town at the address below. The hearing will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca cines of different types (e.g., mRNA vaccine and viral vector vaccine) be used DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 20th day of May, 2021. in the two-dose series, as data on the immune response following mixed vac- DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 20th day of May, 2021. cine schedules are not yet available. Further information from clinical trials and KEY MAP NACI’s recommendation are anticipated to be available in June 2021,” the news release adds.

The province says it will provide further guidance with respect to adminis- tering doses of two different vaccines in the near future and in advance of the 12-week interval when most people are needing to receive their second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. When the time comes to receive a second dose, every- Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services one who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine will receive either an

AstraZeneca or mRNA vaccine for their second dose. Town of Amherstburg “Nothing is more important than the health of Ontarians, and for the best LibroFrank Centre Garardo, MCIP, RPP protection against COVID-19 it is vital that everyone who received the Astra- 3295Manager Meloche of Planning Road Services

Zeneca vaccine for their first dose receives a second dose of a COVID-19 vac- Amherstburg,Town of Amherstburg Ontario N9V 2Y8 cine,” said Dr. David Williams. “We are providing these individuals with a safe Telephone:Libro Centre (519) 736-5408 Fax3295 No. Meloche (519) 736-9859 Road option based on the available data and evidence and will continue to work with Website:Amherstburg, www.amherstburg.ca Ontario N9V 2Y8 Health Canada to monitor the quality and efficacy of all COVID-19 vaccines be- Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax No. (519) 736-9859 ing used in Ontario.” Website: www.amherstburg.ca As more Ontarians receive a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with over

7.7 million doses administered to date, providing the second dose of the vac- Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If cine will offer the best protection possible against COVID-19 and variants, and you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012. support provincial vaccination targets as part of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen.

Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk's Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to will hold a public meeting, by electronic means, on Monday, June 14, 2021 a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone. commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999- unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions 52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. 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 THE SUBJECT LANDS affected by the proposed amendment are described as Part as a party. of Lot 94, Concession 8, municipally known as the farm parcel severed from 8121 IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY Alma Street. The property is vacant agricultural land and the total area subject to the does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, rezoning is 39.23 hectares (96.95 acres) ±. (see key map below) or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 1999-52 is to Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Agricultural (A) grounds to do so. Zone” to “Special Provision Agricultural (A-36) Zone”. The parcel is designated ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Agricultural in the Town’s Official Plan. The lands described above are subject to relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/07/21) Amendment is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department an application for consent (File B/17/21) to sever a dwelling which is surplus to the is also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca. If you Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed Zoning By-law needs of a farming operation. wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make Amendmenta written request is toalso the Townavailable at the for address review below. on Thethe hearingTown ofwill Amherstburg be available for Website: viewing www. THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow for general amherstburg.ca.by livestream by visiting If you www.amherstburg.ca wish to be notified. of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law agricultural use on the subject property and prohibit any new dwelling unit on Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town at the address below. The the land. The “Special Provision Agricultural (A-36) Zone” is established as a site hearingDATED at will the be To wnavailable of Amherstburg for viewing this 19 byth daylivestream of May, 202by 1.visiting www.amherstburg.ca specific zone for the retained agricultural parcel created through consent, to prohibit DATED th new residential uses on these lands. at the Town of Amherstburg this 19 day of May, 2021. KEY MAP COVID-19 Emergency: During the COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency (declared by the Province of Ontario and the Town of Amherstburg under the provisions of Section 7.0.1 and Section 4(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.9, respectively) Town of Amherstburg Council is holding electronic meetings, and in-person meeting attendance is Frank Garardo, MCIP, RPP restricted. Any person, who wishes to make representation is required to do FrankManager Garardo of Planning, MCIP, RPP Services so in writing. Manager of Planning Services Town of Amherstburg ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to TownLibro of Centre Amherstburg the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Planner, Frank Garardo at Libro3295 Centre Meloche Road [email protected] or in person by appointment for drop-off in the vestibule 3295Amherstburg, Meloche Road Ontario N9V 2Y8 of the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted Amherstburg,Telephone: (519) Ontario 736-5408 N9V 2Y8 by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 before the hearing and will be read aloud Telephone: (519) 736-5408 prior to the application being heard by Council. FaxFax No. No. (519) (519) 736 736-9859-9859 Website:Website: www.amherstburg.ca www.amherstburg.ca ANY PERSON who wishes to attend by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 10, 2021. To register for Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at [email protected]. comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.

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

Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk's Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012.