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By Ron Giofu Another development group is proposing an apartment building for Amherstburg. Jones Realty Inc. and the Rosati Group are proposing a four-storey, 75-unit apartment complex for the corner of Richmond St. and Brock St. There would be 115 parking spaces at the site with the building being 42-feet (12.8-metres) high. “We’ve designed the building with a heritage looking and feel,” explained Vince Rosati Jr. They are trying to design it with a similar theme to that of their nearby development, the Lofts at St. Anthony, the latter being the three-storey, 16-unit condominium development being worked on at the building at 247 Brock St. that once housed St. Anthony School and later, the House of Shalom Youth Centre. A project fact sheet distributed by the companies working on the new development states the apartment building aesthetics are “designed to complement Amherstburg’s heritage appeal and also in conformance with municipal urban design guidelines.” Ground floor units would have a wrought iron fence to give them a courtyardtype of feel, with a gate to allow them to access their units from the street. There would be balconies in units on the upper floors. “We’re trying to emulate the brownstone feel,” said Rosati. Most units would have two bedrooms, but there are three units with
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The Bryerswood Youth Camp is hosting an Earth Day event this Saturday with the hope of teaching people about the environment. The event will run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the camp, located at 6480 Texas Road, with games and activities for the three-hour period. “It will be a family-oriented day,” said Cathy Robertson, vice president of the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club, the organization that finalized the purchase the camp last year. “It will be full of interactive activities for children and adults.” The Earth Day event will allow people to learn about the environment and do things in an Earth-friendly way, stated Robertson, adding there will be about 20 vendors on site. The vendors will range from electric car owners and dealers, solar cooking, household battery recycling, plant sales, honey sales and used cell phone recycling. People curious about buying an electric vehicle will be able to chat with current owners about what it is like to own one and answer any questions they may have. There will also be an opportunity to drop off used small household goods and clothing, with those being donated to Value Village. Robertson said that will also double as a fundraiser for the camp. “We want the takeaway to be how to support the Earth going forward,” said Robertson, adding they hope that people are able to return home from it with “great ideas” for their own properties. The Earth Day event is also to act as a way to raise awareness for Bryerswood Youth Camp, she added. Not only is the aim to provide camps and activities for children, Robertson said they want to do things that teach children how to do things in an eco-friendly manner. “We want to let people know their children can come to the camps and that we’re there for them,” she said. Robertson emphasized the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club is grateful for the ongoing support of the
Earth Day celebrations are coming to Bryerswood Youth Camp this Saturday. The event will feature upwards of 20 vendors to teach people to be eco-friendly. It will run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
community. “I really need to thank the community for its support in helping us get here,” she said. “We have a lot of community support. Thank you to our supporters and donors. It’s because of them we are able to do these events and share with the community. We are so thankful for the community for the opportunity they are giving us.” Admission to the event is free, but Robertson noted vendors will be selling things on site. Nat’s Wraps & Apps will be the food vendor on site that day. Thanks to Green Sun Rising and St. Peter’s ACHS College School, there will be tree seedlings available for planting including some at the camp. “It’s going to be a very full three hours here,” said Robertson. “It’s all because people in the community believe in us and our vision to offer this camp for children.” For more information or to donate to the Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club, visit www.bryerswood. com. They also have Facebook and Instagram sites with the handle @bryerswoodyouthcamp.
Joan Rouble passed away peacefully with family on April 18th, 2022, at 82 years of age. Born in Renfrew, Ontario in 1939. She was the third of eight sisters, born to Tony and Mary Rouble. Joan acquired her teaching diploma prior to pursuing her true passion of raising her 5 children. Joan was the loving mother of Rob Pigeon (Sandy), Mark Pigeon, Patrick Pigeon (Ann), Nicole Simpson (Paul) and Nadine Broy (Mike). Joan loved family! Joan was always excited about connecting with her many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Joan would never miss sending a card for a birthday or any other special occasion. And she absolutely loved to wrap the many gifts she would have ready for her next visitor. Joan was the treasured Nan of Jacqueline, Stephan, Erik, Lukas, Blake, Parker, Kyle, Jason, Daniel, Gregory, Coty, and Cassandra. Joan was also Great-Nan to Benjamin, Violet, James, Rose, Lily, Wyatt, Ezra, Braelyn, Derick, Kara, Ricky, Noah, Braydien, Aubrey, Charlie, Daphne, Emerson, Emiliegh, and Evelyn. Joan was the beloved sister to Margaret, Betty, Hazel (Ralph), Angela (Reid), Marion, Sue (Brian), and Jane (Mike). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joan was forever giving, caring, and loving in so many ways. She always looked forward to sharing a chat on the phone with all of her loved ones. Joan was a devout parishioner of St. John the Baptist Parish in Amherstburg. Joan was never without hope and our families’ “prayer warrior”. Joan will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S, Essex) on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. followed by the funeral mass at 11 a.m. Donations may be made to Canadian Food for Children a charity of your choice. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex entrusted with the arrangements. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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Amherstburg Community Garden opening for the season at the hub By Ron Giofu
The Amherstburg Community Garden is opening for the season behind the Amherstburg Community Hub. There will be a public opening this Friday evening from 4-6 p.m. where the partners involved will not only be seeking more participants but also encouraging people to check things out. There will be free gifts, games, gardening tips, activities for all ages, special guests and prizes as part of the event. Each of the partners at the hub have a plot in the community garden, with Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo stating they thought it would be a great opportunity to show people how to enjoy a green lifestyle. “What better way to promote a green lifestyle than with a community garden?” she asked. DiBartolomeo said they will use its vegetables as part of the Meals on Wheels program they offer. “We’re happy to be part of this initiative,” said DiBartolomeo. Natalyn Brouillard, program director at The House Youth Centre, said their goal is to donate their plants and herbs to the food bank, which is now operated by ACS. Brouillard added that The House has started its own “House Plants” program where the youth that participate in the youth centre’s program take part and get volunteer hours working in the gardens. “It shows the importance of giving back to others,” she said. There could be other community gardens planted in Amherstburg, Brouillard continued, and she noted the physical and mental health benefits of such an initiative. “This is an opportunity for us to come together,” said Brouillard. Volunteers Pam and Robert Baksi are helping to operate the garden and seek new volunteers to plant in it.
The Amherstburg Community Garden has been launched for the 2022 season behind the Amherstburg Community Hub, with hub tenants and other partners volunteering to participate. From left: Paulette Drouillard from the Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural Society, child and youth services worker through St. Clair College Julia Recker, House Youth Centre program director Natalyn Brouillard, volunteer Pam Baksi, Trevor Ramieri from Transplant Design and Maintenance, Installation Inc. through St. Clair College, volunteer Bob Baksi and Amherstburg Community Services executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
“We’ve lived in the community just over ten years,” said Pam. “We love it.” Pam said they are learning more about the Amherstburg Community Hub and what it offers. “It’s eye-opening and an integral part of the community,” she said. “We wanted to step up and help out.” Brouillard added they want to create a sustainable community garden. “It is truly a community effort,” she said. Trevor Ramieri, with Transplant Maintenance and Design out of St. Clair College, added that it is the “Year of the Garden’ and there are numerous environmental and social benefits to a community garden. He said the community needs to come together and support it. Julia Recker, a child and youth worker from St. Clair College, was also on hand at a preview launch last
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initiative in support of Ukraine and world peace. Sunflowers are Ukraine’s national flower. “Let’s show our support by planting ‘pockets full of sunshine’ throughout our community,” says Jackson. “Let’s plant these seeds with the hope that by the time they bloom peace will have returned to Ukraine.” The City of Windsor is planting hundreds of sunflower seeds in support of Ukraine. “Can we do better?” Jackson asks. “Why not make it a neighbourhood challenge?” Seeds are free! Look for them at the upcoming Earth Day celebration, at the Amherstburg Community Hub, April 22 between 4 and 6 PM, the River Bookshop, the Amherstburg Library and at the Amherstburg Fort Malden Society’s SUBMITTED PHOTO plant sale on May 7. By planting these seeds of hope you The Amherstburg Fort Malden Horticultural will not only show support for Ukraine Society will launch its Sunflowers for Ukraine initiative this Friday at the Amherstburg but also provide food for pollinators Community Hub between 4-6 p.m. and birds. Special to the RTT “We have all witnessed the devastation Ukraine is facing during these Will you help us plant 2,000 horrific times. I’m sure our thoughts sunflower seeds in support of Ukraine? and prayers are with them. That is the question being asked Although this is such a small effort, by Linda Jackson, President of you never know what remarkable the Amherstburg Fort Malden results it might produce,” says Jackson. Horticultural Society (AFMHS). See related story on Page 3. The AFMHS is launching an
Easter at the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission Those who stopped by the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship MIssion on Easter Monday were treated to a ham dinner with scalloped potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, carrots, beans, salad and dessert. Vice president Zainia Brockett and president Tim McAllister and a team of volunteers served about 102 meals early Monday afternoon, with McAllister thanking all of those who assisted. The mission is still serving meals via take-out as they are working to get organized, sort all of their recent donations and return to an in-person format. For more information on the mission or find out what needs to be donated, call 519-736-9140 or visit www.aburgmission.ca. The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission is located at 298 Victoria St. S.
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“It will be what the rents are in the marketplace,” he predicted. The proponents have engaged Jackie Lassaline from Lassaline Planning Consultants Inc., who touted the location as being close to local amenities. “It’s supporting a healthy community,” she said. Lassaline added there is a water retention pond as part of the plans, but said it would only hold water in case of heavy storms and then that water would be slowly released into the
town’s stormwater system. “We think this is very important for the town,” said Rosati. “There are not a lot of rental units in town. It’s going to be great for the neighbours.” The building would be 23,864 square feet, if it gets the go-ahead to be built. This is the second proposed apartment complex development that could be created in Amherstburg. Piroli Construction is trying to develop two 114-unit buildings at the corner of Sandwich St. North and Brunner Ave., with those buildings to be built separately and not at the same time.
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to propel the town forward in a way council expects us to do.” Other senior staff members agreed collaboration is key, as they spoke after a recent senior management team meeting. Fire chief Bruce Montone said he recently celebrated his fifth anniversary as an Amherstburg employee. He said he enjoys the fact he is often asked about other matters over and above fire department issues. “That’s truly collaboration that’s being reflected,” he said. “It strikes me as very, very impressive that I’m being asked on something other than fire.” “We’re better as a team,” added Prince. Heidi Baillargeon, who is now one year on the job as director of community and protective services, said it has been a busy year for her including plans for H. Murray Smith Centennial Park and Jack Purdie Park along with other initiatives including the mass vaccination clinic, and relocating the skateboard park among others. Simmons added the town is “pretty close” to being back at a full complement of staff and said he found it encouraging people were excited to come to Amherstburg to work. If you lose your Roughly a dozen people keys with a were known to have left War Amps tag the town’s ranks late attached, we can last year and into early return them to this year.
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The staffing turnover at Amherstburg town hall has subsequently resulted in staff hirings as well. That includes several additions to the town’s senior management team (SMT). Not only has CAO Peter Simmons recently joined the municipality, but several director positions have been filled as well. Melissa Osborne is now working as director of development services, having worked at the City of Windsor. Her background also includes asset management, software implementation and design and work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Tracy Prince has also joined the town’s SMT, having been named director of corporate services and chief financial officer (CFO). Her background sees her having worked with the City of London, the St. Clair Conservation Authority and City of Guelph. “Someone said to me that the Town of Amherstburg had an excellent opportunity,” said Osborne. “It was very interesting. I’m someone who likes new challenges.” Osborne said she always found Amherstburg to be a nice town and she sees “booming residential” and other developments on the horizon. She added she has found “a renewed energy” in Amherstburg. She said she is looking forward to projects already on the go, such as Belle Vue which she called “a significant opportunity,” and possibly working with Invest Windsor-Essex to entice developers to the Amherstburg Land Holdings property. Prince said she explored the town when the opportunity arose to work here. “It looked like a great opportunity,” said Prince. “The town is very progressive. I’m looking forward to working with very experienced individuals.” “We very much encourage collaboration and teamwork,” said Amherstburg & Simmons. “It helps bring Surrounding Areas out well rounded, well thought out solutions.” $ Prince added she will use her background to look +tax for potential efficiencies $ and make sure the Town of Amherstburg is providing +tax services in the best way possible. Simmons noted as the town emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, they have to move forward with “a sense of optimism and courage to make decisions timboufford@cogeco.ca
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ERCA finalizes 2022 budget, approves it at April board meeting By Ron Giofu
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has approved its 2022 budget . The budget totals just over $9.1 million, and includes a levy request of $3,540,303, representing a 2.5% increase from 2021. The increase is $85,684. This is equivalent to $23.15 per household, based on a $300,000 current value assessment, ERCA states. “I was very proud to present our budget transition plan and annual report across the region,” commented ERCA chair Tania Jobin.
Jobin thanked ERCA CAO Tim Byrne and chief financial officer (CFO)/director of finance and corporate services Shelley McMullen for their work on the budget. Among the plans for 2022 are completing the Little River Floodplain Mapping and the Turkey Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling, planting at least 60,000 trees, embarking on a large-scale restoration project with Caldwell First Nation, and improving accessibility at the John R. Park Homestead and Devonwood Conservation Areas. Building a new Greenway entrance, undertaking significant restoration work at the historic John R. Park
Homestead, transforming business processes to improve service delivery, and updating technology infrastructure, network security and information systems are also key projects. Vice chair Kieran McKenzie echoed Jobin’s remarks and also commended Byrne and McMullen on their “outstanding” work. He called it “extremely transparent” and “incredibly comprehensive.” Of the municipal council meetings he attended, McKenzie said there were a few questions particularly over how the funds were being allocated and the issue of mandatory versus non-mandatory service. “I think it set us up in a very good way for future budget discussions when it may become more challenging with respect to the MoU’s that may have to proceed,” said McKenzie. The Authority states its budget presentation responds to the changes to the Conservation Authorities Act included in Bill 229. It includes mandatory program expenses of approximately $5.5 million, including conservation areas capital projects. Non-mandatory expenses total just over $3.3 million. The majority of the requested levy (77%) supports delivery of mandatory services with the remainder 23% of the levy allocated to delivery of non-mandatory, but core recurring watershed programs. A report from McMullen stated: “Administration has attended council meetings of seven of its participating municipalities, to summarize budget highlights and additionally, to review the changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, specific to the transition plan requirements, including the anticipated municipal funding agreements, for financing of non-mandatory services. No concerns were expressed, in terms of the extent of the proposed 2022 levy increase and several positive comments were received, regarding the budget document and its user-friendly format.” While the overall levy increase rose by the aforementioned $85,684 across the region, Amherstburg’s share went up 3.3 per cent or $6,785. Lakeshore’s increase was also 3.3 per cent. The highest was in Kingsville and Leamington, whose share each went up 4.2 per cent. The lowest was Windsor (1.7 per cent) and Tecumseh (1.8 per cent). Other municipal increases were in Essex (2.6 per cent), LaSalle (3.9 per cent) and the Township of Pelee (2.2 per cent).
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Residents overwhelmingly vote for the Libro Centre as future dog park location By Ron Giofu The survey results are in and the residents of Amherstburg have decided the Libro Centre is the ideal location for a future dog park. Survey results were presented to the town’s parks and recreation advisory committee recently with the location being one of the questions. About 69.2 per cent of the 276 survey respondents opted for the Libro Centre while 13.4 per cent thought Ranta Park would be the best location. Golfview Park was the choice for 9.1 per cent of respondents while Anderdon Park got 8.3 per cent of the vote. The survey was posted on the town’s “Talk the Burg” website with the full results listed there as well. “That’s a very significant drop in interest from one to another,” commented committee chair Shirley Curson-Prue. Annette Zahaluk, manager of parks and naturalized areas, noted there were a few other parks that people suggested as well, including Pat Thrasher Park, Malden Centre Park, Jack Purdie Park and lands around the Amherstburg Community Hub. Zahaluk said there is $166,000 set aside in the 2022 budget for the development of the project. “Fencing is the biggest expense, especially on a two-acre parcel,” said Zahaluk. An initial phase for a dog park would also include such components as garbage cans and benches. The majority of respondents – 49.6 percent – were in the 30-50 age group with 64.5 per cent of survey respondents owing one dog. The survey also indicated that 43.8 per cent would use a dog park weekly if one were available with 24.6 per cent of people saying they would use it daily. The most popular dog park amenities chosen by residents were benches, a shade structure, a dog drinking fountain, a waste station and a hilltop ramp. Other options included a dog wash station, stepping posts, a dog jump, a doggie fire hydrant, a leash post, a teeter totter, weave posts, a tunnel, and a grooming table. Almost 81 per cent of respondents believed trees and shade are important in a dog park while 65.9 per cent believe a walking park is important within a dog park. Committee member Wes Ewer said he didn’t understand why this was important, noting there will be a two-kilometre walking trail going in already at the Libro Centre. Ewer did add he was pleased to see the town moving forward with a dog park. “It’s a good start and we’re moving forward,” said Ewer. “I’m very happy to hear that.” Parking was important to 92.8 per cent of respondents. Having separate areas for large dogs and small dogs was important to 60.5 per cent of people while 29 per cent believed it didn’t matter. The other 10.5 per cent voted for one large area. Regarding the question of whether people were willing to pay more taxes to upgrade and maintain town parks, 54.7 per cent said yes while 45.3 per cent said no. The dog park is expected to be very basic at first with the location being at the southern end of the Libro Centre property. Policy and committee coordinator Kevin Fox noted it still has to go to other committees for input on the design of the park with it then going to town council for input at that level and authorization of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to be sent out. The RFP would be mostly for the fencing at this stage, Fox noted.
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When he was a young boy, Joe Colasanti would help his family on the farm and as he grew would admit to his high school teacher that he would rather be in the field working, than in school studying. “Back in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s, I remember being out in the fields growing corn and tobacco,” recalls Colasanti. He, along with Mark Balkwill, Harold Hall and the late Joe Malenfant were all inducted into the Essex Federation of Agriculture’s Hall of Fame in Harrow. It’s a prestigious honour and the four will now have their pictures side-by-side with dozens of others who have made significant contributions to local agriculture. For Colasanti, it’s much more than farming as he is the owner of one of the most popular tourism destinations in Ontario, Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. And, as his presenter, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos noted, a true trendsetter when it comes to economic-tourist development. “I still get up every day and go to work. I enjoy what I do and I’m going to keep doing it as long as I can,” said the soon to be 89-year-old Colasanti. When it was time for Hall to address the large crowd, he was gracious in his acceptance into the Hall of Fame but brought with him a unique piece of history. He held up an item that was a mystery to many, a husking pad which he used when he was very young to harvest one
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Town council adds four properties to the heritage register By Ron Giofu
Amherstburg town council has added four residential properties to the heritage register as “properties of interest.” The motion was passed unanimously after a roughly 30-minute debate by council, with some members concerned with possibly “handcuffing” the owners going forward. It was explained that by adding the four homes as “properties of interest,” it is not the same as a formal heritage designation. There was also a letter brought forth by one of the homeowners also voicing concerns with having their property added to the list. The residential properties in question are 159 Gore St., 274 Seymour St., 349 Dalhousie St., and 359 Dalhousie St. Heritage planner Clint Robertson stated in his report to town council that a “property of interest” is a nondesignated property that is included because it is determined that it has cultural heritage value or interest to the town. “Listing a property on the Municipal Register provides interim demolition protection. The only restriction for a listed property is that the owner is legally required to give the Town 60 days written notice of intention to demolish. This 60-day time period allows Council to consider whether the property should be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, or for demolition to be approved. Council may also request that documentation of the building for preservation be acquired prior to demolition,” Robertson stated in his report. In a letter read aloud by policy and committee coordinator Kevin Fox from the property owner at 349 Dalhousie St., the owner requested that it not be added to the registry as there are intentions to redevelop the site in the future. The owner stated the process began in 2019 when the existing home was found to need extensive upgrades. The cost to restore the home “far exceeded” the cost to build new, with the owner stating a letter was obtained from the town at that time that the home was not on any heritage lists.
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The intent on that property would be to rebuild a home with the same style and flair as the existing home with two or three detached semis, the letter stated. Councillor Michael Prue said the home is not being listed as heritage, just being put on a list so that the town can review any application to demolish. “There is no application to date, and I think his letter is premature,” said Prue. Prue added the four properties “are amazing houses” and he said he did not know the history of 159 Gore St. and 274 Seymour St. but was impressed that part of it included Delos Rogest Davis, the third Black person to become a lawyer in Canada and someone who was also named to the King’s Council, the first Black person appointed in the British Commonwealth. The home at 359 Dalhousie, also known as “the Wigle House,” once housed Colin Wigle, who helped bring electrification to Amherstburg “at a time when Amherstburg was pretty much in the dark after the sun went down,” Prue added. The home at 349 Dalhousie St. is “the singular example of Art Moderne (architecture) in the whole of Amherstburg,” he added. Robertson said the home was built in 1947 but is one of few of that architecture in Ontario. Councillor Peter Courtney wondered if “this will stop
the process” for the owners if they request a demolition, with Robertson stating it will for 60 days so that a report could be brought to council asking whether the demolition should go through or not. Courtney later expressed concerns the process could be counterproductive. “We’re potentially handcuffing the owners of these four houses that they can’t do anything, only what the town says they can do in regards to major renovations or demolition,” said Courtney. Robertson said the only restriction is they can’t demolish without written notice to the town, and they don’t have to renovate with restrictions. “If we continue to put these houses on the list and the owners are saying ‘I can’t do it. It’s too far gone financially,” what happens then?” asked Courtney. Robertson said the owner is welcome to bring that to council and suggested demonstrating it’s not viable. That could include an engineering report or a contractor making an assessment or having himself get a detailed look at the building. “To just say the property is beyond repair without them demonstrating that is not a good road either,” said Robertson. Continued on Page 9
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Councillor Don McArthur said the request “is protecting the town in one sense” as the properties would be protected for at least 60 days. He said council members have received “blowback” over a similar decision on the General Amherst High School building, “which I think was the right one,” but said it highlighted a struggle over protecting heritage versus trying to develop for the future. McArthur questioned if the town could face any sort of liability in the situation at 349 Dalhousie St., noting the owner had documentation from the town stating there was nothing of note heritage-wise on the property. Robertson said in 2019, the property wasn’t on the heritage register and there are likely few places in Ontario and in all of Canada that have their heritage registers up-to-date and finalized. “Amherstburg is not unusual in that regard,” said Robertson. “Our heritage register is not complete. We’re going to keep adding to it. It wasn’t on the register in 2019 but we recognize there is a lot of heritage value not on the register and we’re trying to remedy that.”
Prue stated he wasn’t saying they can all be saved or should be saved that night. “What I am saying is, let’s see what the owners want to do. They have 60 days in which to indicate to us they are seeking a demolition permit because they want to do something. Or they have 60 days to see Mr. Robertson and say ‘what else can I do on this house?,” said Prue. “All we’re asking people who own these is tell us what you want to do and we’ll look at it. We’re not handcuffing anybody.” Prue added people who believe in heritage are trying to preserve them and there is a tourism strategy built around “some of the old aspects of the town.” “If you’re going to tear down your history just to put up a triplex, I don’t think you’re doing a good service to the town,” said Prue. McArthur added the motion protects the town and doesn’t believe it handcuffs property owners at this stage. “It prevents them from tearing down the property without our knowledge,” he said. Courtney said he would support the motion on the trust of his council colleagues that no one would be handcuffed.
A member of Amherstburg town council is following up on a motion from late last year to ensure more is done to improve severe weather alerts locally. A previous council motion that was sent to Environment Canada regarding a weather alert system is now going to be forwarded to Essex County council, thanks to a motion made at the April 11 meeting. “Last November, this council made a resolution and we sent a letter to the Ministry of the Environment and certainly the federal government sort of decrying the lack of weather alerts here in Windsor-Essex County. We’re always at the last of the line,” said Councillor Don McArthur. McArthur said a resident who pointed this out to him had wanted it also sent to Essex County council and, although Amherstburg town council talked about it last fall, an oversight left it out of the motion at that evening’s meeting. “I went and checked the minutes and the video and as I said, we talked about it but it wasn’t part of the motion,” said McArthur. The resident McArthur said he heard from wanted to have “the weight of the county behind this, to make a little noise, to let Ottawa and Toronto know the 401 doesn’t end in London.” “Summer storm season is coming up,” he added. “We shouldn’t have to rely on Detroit as we do for weather alerts. Environment Canada should up its game and I just ask this be sent to the county as well.”
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Seasons Amherstburg and Royal Oak Village in LaSalle came together for a joint fundraiser in support of the Alzheimer Society of Windsor Essex County, which raised over $1,000. Seasons hosted a bake sale and quilt raffle. Seasons developed a person-centric Memory Care program in response to the increasing number of seniors affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. From left: Seasons Amherstburg fun manager Jenn Lauzon, Peggy Winch from the Alzheimer Society and Seasons Amherstburg leasing manager Jessica Jenner.
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Stations of the cross Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School re-enacted the Stations of the Cross last Thursday. Grade 4/5 students and Grade 8 students put on three performances for the rest of the school. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
Man arrested on break-and-enter charge after being found at local business An Amherstburg man faces several charges after he allegedly broke into a local store. Officers with the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment were called to a business in the 300 block of Sandwich St. S. April 5 around 7:30 a.m. for a report of a break-and-enter. When officers arrived, the suspect was located at the scene and was arrested without incident. According to police, the alleged break-in occurred overnight but the accused returned to the area in the morning and the arrest was made outside the building. A 34-year-old Amherstburg man faces charges of break-and-enter, mischief under $5,000 and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
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“Soccer Sunday in the ‘Burg” kicks off this Sunday at the Libro Centre By Ron Giofu Sunday is a big day for soccer in Amherstburg as the Windsor TFC kicks off its season. Windsor TFC, which is affiliated with the Amherstburg Soccer Club, has a team playing out of the League 1 Ontario premier league with the season to kick off at the Libro Centre at 4 p.m. It is part of the “Soccer Sunday in the ‘Burg” promotion. Valter Cosenza, coach of Windsor TFC, said there are new faces on this year’s team. “We’ve changed a lot from last season to this season," said Cosenza. There are local players and some coming in from the United States to play, he said, and estimated there will be about 42 players in total. He said some of the university players have to learn the League 1 Ontario rules but that is part of their ongoing training. “We have a young group, which is good,” said
Members of the Windsor TFC soccer team that will be playing in the League 1 Ontario men’s premier division get ready during a training session at the Libro Centre last Saturday. Their opening game is at the Libro Centre this Sunday at 4 p.m. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
Cosenza, estimating the average age to be about 21-years-old. Compared to other teams in the league, Windsor TFC is the youngest. He said teamwork will be a strength of his team going forward into this season. With several new players, the Windsor TFC team is working and adapting with each other and working to get used to each other as fast as they can. “We’re trying to teach players to play the right way,” said Cosenza. The Windsor TFC club will be playing 21 games in all during the 2022 soccer season, with 11 games being on the Libro Centre’s turf field. They have been training four times per week to prepare for the season, Cosenza stated, with that to taper off a bit as they get into game action.
Cosenza added they enjoy the facility and expressed gratitude the town welcomed them. He said he enjoys the atmosphere in Amherstburg. “They helped us a lot. It’s a pleasure to play here,” he said. The opponent this Sunday will be the Woodbridge Strikers and their May 1 opponent will be the Blue Devils FC, also at 4 p.m. There will be many Sunday afternoon games this year but also some Wednesday night games as well. The schedule can be found at www. league1ontario.com and searching “Men’s Premier.” Admission to this Sunday’s game is a donation of a non-perishable food item to the food bank at Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Their ACS Carelink vehicle will be parked near the outdoor pavilion near the Miracle League diamond.
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Lady Gens edged in seasonopening soccer match By Ron Giofu The General Amherst Lady Gens and Cardinal Carter Cougars not only had to battle each other last week in WECSSAA senior girls soccer, but also the elements. The Cougars came to Amherstburg and knocked off the Lady Gens 3-2 in the season-opening game last week, with the game being played at the Libro Centre. The teams had to endure high winds throughout the game. “I thought it was a good season opener,” said Carlie Hayes, who scored one of the two General Amherst goals. “Many of us are just learning how to play with each other.” Goalkeeper Morgan Cyr, who had to make several tough saves due to the wind, said seniors such as herself and Hayes want to be an example for the younger players. She noted many of them haven’t been able to play soccer in two years. “It’s nice to get to know each other,” said Hayes. Even though the weather was a factor, Hayes
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P R E F E R R E D LANDSCAPING - Lawn cutting and trimming, landscape installation, property maintenance, loads to the dump. Please WANTEDTO BUY call Larry at 519-984-7412. FREE ESTIMATES - CASH ______________________ FOR all unwanted gold MOVING jewelry (even broken), all gold and silver coins, ON TIME MOVERS - If all mint sets, all Rolex you are moving and need watches + windup watches something picked up or + sterling jewelry, some delivered. Loads to the costume, flatware, guitars. dump. In-house furniture Friday, April 22 at K of C moving. Please call Larry Hall, 190 Richmond St., at 519-984-7412. Amherstburg & Saturday, ______________________ April 23 & Sunday April 24 LAFERTE TOWERS at Heritage Village, Arner Townline Essex. Private 120 PICKERING DR., appointments every 1/2 AMHERSTBURG 1 hour. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed., bedroom condo for rent 54 years experience. on the 4th floor. Walking House calls available 519- distance to all shopping. 818-1805. underground parking. ______________________ $1450 per month, all inclusive, first and last month rent. Available June Please 1st. Please call Hilda @ Recycle 519-566-3656. this Paper ______________________ LOOKING TO BUY Older Gibson or Fender guitar. Call or text 519-567-4446. ______________________
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SIX-PIECE QUEEN quilt set, new, beige, $125. Black and gold paisley couch, like new, $350. Bob Mackie gown, champagne, size 8-10, $125. 519-7362742. ______________________
FREE TO A NICE FAMILY baby crib and 2 dressers. Call Joe 519-977-4460. ______________________
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HERITAGE COMMUNITY RESIDENCE - Assisted Living Care Home. We are now accepting new residents for our newly renovated private rooms, which are very spacious and include their own private washroom. All meals and basic daily living needs are provided. Located at 184 Victoria Street South, this is beautiful home that is very intimate, quaint and family oriented. Please contact us at 519-997-2081 to book your personal viewing or for further details. ______________________
RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS WITH OVER 30 YEARS of renovation and construction experience I can ensure your project is completed professionally, correctly and with pride. Locally owned & operated. Steve 519-300-0961. ______________________
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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 $1395 utilities included. Call to view 519-9951565. ______________________
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Easter Bunny visits Amherstburg The Easter Bunny made a pair of stops in Amherstburg over the weekend with one of the stops being the AMA Sportsmen Association during the sold out Good Friday fish fry. The Easter Bunny greeted the children that went in and also took a break to dance with Marita Mailloux (left). Back2Back also performed that evening. The Easter Bunny then stopped at the River Bookshop Saturday afternoon where he greeted the children who came. Olivia and Christopher Chevalier of Amherstburg (below) were two of the children that stopped by.
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General Amherst goalkeeper Marcus Ricciuti takes the ball away from a Tecumseh Vista Academy attacker last Wednesday afternoon. The Bulldogs lost the match 2-1. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu
Bulldogs start the 2022 season 1-1 in senior boys soccer action By Ron Giofu
The General Amherst Bulldogs boys soccer team have started the 2022 season with a win and a loss. Carson Allen’s goal and a clean sheet from goalkeeper Marcus Ricciuti led the Bulldogs to a 1-0 win in last Monday’s season-opening game against Essex at the Libro Centre. However, 48 hours later saw the first loss of the season be incurred as the Bulldogs dropped a 2-1 decision at Tecumseh Vista Academy. After last Wednesday’s match, General Amherst coach Gavin Blunt still voiced optimism about this brief, five-game regular season. “I think we’ve got a really, really good team,” said Blunt. “It was a tough game (against Tecumseh Vista Academy) against tough competition.” Blunt said there was tougher than usual weather conditions against the Tecumseh Vista Academy Vortex, but he thought they played well. He believes there is good potential on this year’s General Amherst squad.
The Vortex got the bounces, he stated, but also credited the opponents as being a good team. The Bulldogs played well against Essex, Blunt added, even though there were players who were rusty at points due to not having played in two years. “Some of the kids have played competitive soccer for a couple of years,” he said. There are a lot of Grade 12 players on this year’s senior boys team, Blunt said, and he is getting a fresh look at what he has and adapting on the fly to getting them into the right positions on the pitch. “This is probably one of the most skilled teams I have had at Amherst,” said Blunt. “We’ve got a lot of good talent. It’s been a while since there’s been high school soccer and there are a lot of new faces. We’re trying to get players where they’re supposed to go.” The short schedule means “we’ve got to make every game count,” he added, with the top four teams in the division making the WECSSAA playoffs. They are aiming to winning as many games as they can this season.
Memories of Yesterday... Photos courtesy of the Marsh Historical Collection 80 Richmond Street Amherstburg 519-736-9191 • www.marshcollection.org
The hydrangeas in full bloom at Gray’s Greenhouses, Dalhousie Street South, circa 1950. Gray’s would stage an annual pre-Easter flower show featuring orchids, roses, African violets, hydrangeas, lilies and more. Close to 1000 people were reported to attend the display. In 1967, the greenhouses suffered a disastrous fire and were razed in 1971.
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT & A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING: TAKE NOTICEthat the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting, by electronic means, on Monday, May 9, 2022 commencing at 4:30 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law 1999-52. ANY PERSON seeking to attend meetings in-person should follow all public health guidance to ensure the safety of themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic. ANY PERSON who wishes to attend and address Council by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 5, 2022. To register for electronic participation please email the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@amherstburg.ca . Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone. ANY PERSON who wishes watch the meeting proceedings only, please visit http://video.islive.ca/amherstburg/live.html THE SUBJECT LANDS AND PURPOSE OF THIS OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING APPLICATION: This Official Plan and Rezoning application affects approximately 1.1 hectares of land located on the southeast corner of Brock Street and Richmond Street (see map below). This Official Plan and Rezoning, if approved, will amend the existing official plan designation on this property from an “Institutional” to a “Medium Density Residential” designation, and will change the zoning from an Institutional zone to a new site-specific Residential Multiple Second Density (RM2) zone. This will allow a new 4 storey 75-unit residential apartment building to be built at this location. Site-specific lot and building regulations will be incorporated at this location, in accordance with a final site plan to be approved by Council. ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off at the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022 before the hearing and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council. NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal
unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so. Further information relating to the proposed Official Plan Amendment (File OPA #15) and Zoning By-law Amendment (File ZBA/07/22) is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment is also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca. If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town at the address below. The hearing will be available for viewing proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the by livestream by visiting Town at the address below. The hearing will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca. www.amherstburg.ca. DATED at of Amherstburg this 14this day DATED atthe theTown Town of Amherstburg 14ofthApril, day 2022. of April, 2022. th
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Valerie Critchley Director, Legislative Services & Clerk Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre 3295 Meloche Road Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Valerie Critchley Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Director, Legislative Services & Clerk Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca Libro Centre 3295 Meloche Road Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Telephone: (519) 736-5408 Fax No. (519) 736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca
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