By Ron Giofu Amherstburg town council has made its decisions regarding two well-known and often-talked about park projects. Town council has agreed on two plans for what each of the parks would look like, and made it clear there would be no lands declared surplus thus no lands sold off. A two-acre portion of H. Murray Smith Centennial Park had been consid ered for possible sale so that an assisted living facility could go there, but that will not happen based on council’s motion Monday night. “We have to cut right back and say they are not going to be sold. We can’t pussy foot around anymore,” said Prue, of any parkland sale in either of the two parks. H. Murray Smith Centennial Park will remain mainly for athletics, with the possible relocation of the S. Ralph McCurdy Track Complex. Councillor Peter Courtney asked that an 18-month time period be placed on fundraising efforts to see how much could be raised for a track and, if it’s not enough, the town could still revert to a no track option. A track would cause the Russell Renaud Hill to be reshaped, something Courtney said the family was fine with, but it would not need reshaping if a track ultimately doesn’t materialize. A sports field would also be inside of a track, with other amenities at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park to include parking, tennis courts, pickleball courts and a walking trail.
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Much of her work has been flowers and nature scenes, though she noted she has been able to try a couple of plein air pieces in recent months “Most of the work in this exhibit has come in the last year,” said Wagner. Wagner added she likes using a lot of colours in her work and painted plein air style for about 20 years. Concerned about her ability to fill the gallery with works of her own, she was teamed with Moon with the help of ex hibit committee chair Trudy Dempsey. Moon said it was also her first exhibit in several years as she hasn’t shown any work since her husband passed away. “I lost my husband two years ago,” she said. “He was my biggest inspira tion in Moonart.”recalled her husband encour aging her to paint, adding her sister also gave her a lot of support. She said she loves painting nature scenes and pets, with her own cat getting her started with the latter. “It’s a huge escape for me,” the Maid stone resident said of her art. A recent article in Windsor Life maga zine gave her much joy, Moon added, noting “I wish my husband could have seen it.” “I am self-taught,” Moon added. “I have had no schooling in art. My friends say it’s all been a gift.” Moon stated she is trying to make it on her own and get back out exhibit ing her art, though it has been difficult without her husband. A painting of a poppy that is part of the exhibit is de signed to “show a woman’s strength in tough times,” she added. “My art is my safe haven,” said Moon. Wagner added “being creative is a sal vation of a lot of people.”
The Gibson Gallery is located at 140 Richmond St. in Amherstburg. Their summer hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 519-736-2826 or visit www.gibsonartgallery.com.
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The work of Essex County artists Bobbi Wagner (left) and Lorraine Moon is featured as part of the “In Focus” exhibit at The Gibson Gallery. The exhibit runs through Aug. 21 but people could drop by the Gibson Gallery last Sunday today to meet the artists. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu By Ron Giofu
Bobbi Wagner and Lorraine Moon didn’t know each other until just re cently but have combined for the latest exhibit at The Gibson Gallery. The two Essex County artists have combined on the exhibit “In Focus,” which began Aug. 8 and runs through Aug. 21. They hosted a reception last Sunday afternoon where people could come in and meet them both. “This is my first show in seven years,” Wagner explained. “I was in a bad car accident seven years ago.”
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The gallery will be presenting Art by the River Aug. 27-28 at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. The hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, with admission to Art by the River being $5 for adults and free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult.
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The Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) brass quintet came to Amherstburg last Sunday afternoon for a pair of concerts. After a smaller “pop up” concert was held in front of the River Bookshop, the musicians made their way down to King’s Navy Yard Park where they performed for just over one hour in the gazebo in front of an estimated crowd of over 275 people. The concert was sponsored again this year by Richard and Colleen Peddie, who also own the bookshop.
Wagner said she suffered a concussion among other injuries and that led to her being unable to paint for a while after the crash. In the last couple of years, she has been able to resume painting, though has moved from oils to acryl ics and works mainly from photos and drawings instead of the plein air style she had usually done. “I couldn’t stand and paint,” the Am herstburg resident explained. “I started relearning how to paint. It’s been a slow recovery.”
Struhar noted they offered a lot of events from antique tractors and farm equipment, large steam engines, vendors, baked goods, chip wagon, tractor pulls and demonstrations from the threshing machine and Carl Smith saw mill. There was also an increased number of children’s activities, Struhar pointed out, as the museum tries to offer something different to both children and adults every year.
The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show was held last weekend and it gave people a look at what farming equipment and engines used to look like. The show was put on by the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, with the full show being in its 36th year. The three-day show was presented at the museum’s site at Co-An Park in McGregor and drew an approximate crowd of 1,400 people.
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Antique steam engines were on display during the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show. The museum held its three-day show at their location at Co-An Park in McGregor.
Gary Struhar, president of the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, said they were able to attract people from southwestern Ontario, most from west of “We’reToronto.just here to please,” said Struhar.
The tractor parade returned to the streets of McGregor Saturday morning. It was presented by the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum, whose three-day show was held at Co-An Park.
Renaud also said 1,400 new homes are on the horizon for Amherstburg and wondered if any future land could be asked for by the GECDSB if North Star High School needs to expand. Alex Smith, representing his family, noted H. Murray Smith Centennial Park is named for his father, a former mayor. He told town council the family was shocked when the southern portion was sold to the GECDSB, adding the family wasn’t advised ahead of time. “I’m totally ashamed of this town. I live here, it’s an address, that’s all,” said Smith. Mayor Aldo DiCarlo declared a conflict of interest and didn’t participate in the discussion. With Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche on vacation, Prue was appointed by his council colleagues to chair that part of Monday night’s agenda.
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Courtney was concerned about losing historic features of the town, and believed a track at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park is one such feature. He wanted to give interested parties time to come up with funding to install a new track.
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Councillor Patricia Simone asked about the condition of the former ACS building, with Baillargeon noting it “needs TLC” but can be repaired for future use.Dorothy Thrasher, president of the Fort Malden Golden Age Club, said they have been wanting to return to their original home in the former ACS building for quite some time. “We’ve been trying for a long time to get back into that building,” said Thrasher.
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McArthur noted keeping Russell Renaud Hill was key, pointing out he has gone sledding there with his daughter, and also sees people using the track. Regarding the latter, he said when the fence was placed at the south end of it when construc tion started on North Star High School, it was an issue for many people.
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Tina Sharman, a member of the high school’s parent council, asked if a track could be rotated to fit on the H. Murray Smith Centennial Park site better. She also asked what the town considers a track. “I’ve been told the track is a paved path, which to me, is not a track,” said Sharman.Sharman added that parent council was told there is no board money for a track and that parent council would have to raise it themselves.
Councillor Marc Renaud cautioned that the plans for the parks would take five to ten years to complete, with Baillargeon emphasizing the possibility of “a number of grants we can go after,” many of which look for shovel-ready projects. She indicated other amenities in H. Murray Smith Centennial Park could proceed as the town waits on where fundraising for a track ends up, with it being up to town council on what is prioritized.
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to a report from director of parks, facilities, recreation and culture Heidi Baillargeon, the option for a track at H. Murray Smith Centennial Park is estimated at almost $3.4 million while the no track option is over $2.95 million. The estimate on the Jack Purdie Park refurbishment is over $3 million.
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The Town of Amherstburg tried to work with the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) for a track at the site of the new school, with McArthur recalling drawings showed land designated for it during a public meeting held at General Amherst High School. He said there were even attempts to show opportunities for fundraising, but the public board didn’t go ahead with it, with Baillargeon adding her discussions with the GECDSB showed a track on the school property is not in the public board’s five or ten-year capital plan.
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“Council should be aware that these are high level cost estimates and prices will fluctu ated pending actual tendering of the project,” Baillargeon said in her report. Councillor Don McArthur asked Baillargeon why it is important to have a vision, noting no money has been committed as of yet. Baillargeon said a vision is important as it allows the town to pursue grant funding and other resources. “With a design, you have a direction,” she said. Baillargeon also stated the debate over the parks has lasted much of the last four years and that public consultation was key. She said the designs presented to town council “referenced what was asked for.”
The Golden Age Club has been moved to different spots in the Libro Centre, she noted, and there have also been attempts at getting them into the Amherstburg Community Hub at 320 Richmond St.
The Amherstburg Cultural Centre building, also known as the former home of Amherstburg Community Services (ACS), will also be used for “community use” which would include program ming such as that of the Fort Malden Golden Age Club. It would also have washrooms for those at the park as well as offer storage. Should a track not be built, the S. Ralph McCurdy name would be transferred to that building, per a suggestion from Councillor Michael Prue. Jack Purdie Park will offer a more familythemed facility, including its own sledding hill, a walking trail, children’s playground equipment including a splash pad, a hard-surface court and a picnic Accordingarea.
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Courtney was pleased that visions were going forward for the two Amherstburg parks.“Iam very excited. This is a great thing,” said Courtney. “It’s going to give direction. There are not going to be repeated amenities.”
Describing himself as “old school” and a person that is “so proud of my town and its history,” Courtney said he spoke with members of the Purdie family, whom he said were happy with the concept for that park. The plans will make Jack Purdie Park a “destination” as a family park, Courtney believed.
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Amherstburg town council approved the vision for Jack Purdie Park during a special meeting held Monday night. The drawing was created by Bezaire Associates, the firm used by the Town of Amherstburg.
Larry Amlin, a member of the town’s economic development committee, said they have been rebuffed several times when asking about the ACS building due to talk of a possible sale in the past. He was an advocate for moving the Golden Age Club back to that building. “They were there before,” said Amlin. “It’s the perfect site for them.”
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Atkinson said she is retired and tries to read various town documents, the Municipal Act, codes of conduct and more, but still has questions of her own. She also posed a series of questions to elected officials during the meeting.
“Given the perceived issues at town hall in the past 12 months was the Minister of Municipal Affairs ever consulted for direction, did the Minister ever offer assistance to the municipality,” she asked. “As the outgoing council will you call in the Minister to assure the next term of council is starting out on a proper course both financially as well as in a compliant manner with the Municipal Act?”The cost of the recent audit was of concern, with Atkinson adding “why was council’s main concern with the audit the fact that nothing ‘criminal’ was found?” A forensic audit was requested by residents, she added, and questioned why there wasn’t more concern from council over the audit report’s statements regarding protocols not being followed.
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With the municipal election coming Oct. 24, a local group is seeking more information from the town so people can make their decisions. Nancy Atkinson represented the Amherstburg Taxpayers Association at the Aug. 8 meeting, stating there are residents who want to get a better handle on how the town operates. She said the group has respect for the new employees trying to get up to speed. “There is much discussion surrounding the upcoming election and many taxpayers feel they need a much better understanding of how their municipality works in order to make better decisions at the voting polls. They want a better understanding of a councillors’ role and how it is governed,” said Atkinson.
Noting it was a practice that has been done in the past, Atkinson believed it seems to become another case where it could be questioned why it is no longer done. She said not all residents are aware of the time constraints of getting on the agenda, which she said is short considering the agenda is published Thursdays at 4 p.m. and requests to delegate have to be made by Friday at 12 noon. “Why does this council appear to not want to hear the residents in council chambers to get a better feel for what taxpayers are thinking and to encourage more residents to become more involved in the process without the expense of reports, surveys that a few internet savvy may or may not respond to or are we expected to simply elect you and sit back and blindly accept your decisions while paying our biggest bill for the year - yours, as well as many, many employees’ salaries – which are our taxes?” she said.
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Councillor Michael Prue addressed Atkinson’s comment about calling in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, recalling his time in the Ontario Legislature “and I don’t recall it being done by any municipality.”
“Is this process still OK since the payable list seems to have disappeared from the agenda? These are important questions of the residents when looking at the upcoming election and those who are running,” she asked.
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Atkinson said she researched in the Municipal Act “that a municipality may appoint deputy clerks who have all the powers and duties of the clerk under this and any other Act. Since we currently have two deputy clerks, is it really necessary to employ a designated clerk since the municipality is already very salary top In-cameraheavy?”meetings seem “to have become a way of doing business in Amherstburg,” she added, “but is it always necessary and could more information be more forthcoming?” She acknowledged the recent Ombudsman report addressed the issue. “Why was this practice changed?” she asked. Atkinson asked “why can’t rule of order be waived to allow a resident to ask a question on an agenda item?”
“If a municipality does that, it’s usually when there have been some grave financial considerations that have transpired and the minister does have the authority to go in,” said Prue. Prue said he could recall three instances where the province went in relating to school boards “which directly went against the rules established by the government of the day.” Prue said in those cases, someone from the ministry went in to manage those school boards. “If you do call in the ministry, that’s tantamount to saying ‘we cannot manage’ and what has happened years and years ago, municipalities risked amalgamation,” Prue said. “I would be very reluctant to allow the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to intervene without cause. And I do know the minister very well. Steve Clark and I are buddies, but I still wouldn’t call him in.”
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A retired Amherstburg police chief is hoping his town Bill Fryer is position councillor He said there the Amherstburg the town has been strives to get answers. “I ultimately think I can make things better,” said Fryer. “I think I’ve had enough experience in my 30plus years. I think I can provide an opportunity to re ally show what transparency and openness is to the public.”
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“Anyone who doesn’t want a forensic audit, my question is why?” said Fryer. If the answer to the audit question is the cost, Fryer believes people should think about the town having spent the money on the recent KPMG audit instead.
By Ron Giofu Lori Wightman is taking another run at a town councillor’s position. Wightman finished in sixth place in the 2018 mu nicipal election and hopes to crack the top five and earn one of the councillor positions in the Oct. 24 municipal election. “I’ve always been a bit of a political junkie,” said Wightman.Wightman said people should get into public ser vice if they have something to give and “I am really ready to take on the task.” She believes she had a lot of name recognition in the last municipal election through her involvement as employee at the Amherstburg branch of the Essex County Library and her being the president of the union representing library workers. She believes she has gained more name recognition since then through her tenure at the River Bookshop, though she is no longer with the book store. “I love the town’s potential,” she said. “I think I have something to offer.”
Fryer began his policing career as an auxiliary officer in 1969 and became a fourth class constable Jan. 1, 1970. He was promoted to sergeant in June 1980, and ascended to the position of chief of the Amherstburg Police Service in April 1993. He retired Dec. 3, 1998. A 13-year career in security at Caesars Windsor followed for Fryer, starting as a security officer in Oct. 2000, moving up to a supervisor’s position in Feb. 2002 and then to a hybrid manager/supervisor position in 2010. Fryer was also a customer service trainer during his time with Caesars Windsor. He retired from the casino Oct. 30, 2013. Fryer said his goal is to be mindful of taxpayers’ dollars and to know and dem onstrate greater accountability of where it is being spent. “If we have accountability and transparency, why are we losing 26 people?” said Fryer. “Why did we have the Integrity Commissioner come in and do another in vestigation? Why did the Ombudsman do an investigation? I think these are ques tions out there in the community and they have been out there for some time.”
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A key plank of Wightman’s platform is the ability to afford living in town, believing the new town council should “think outside the box” on how to make Amherstburg a more affordable community to live in. Replacing and bringing back amenities to town is a key as well, as Wightman believes it will make more people want to stay here and move here. “I think affordability is a big thing,” she said. Wightman added the town “needs to build a plan going forward” and one that encompasses what to do over a one, five and ten-year period. She said it will be “a roadmap” to show town council of where they can go and how to get there, adding that town council can’t take on projects on a piecemeal basis. “Everything goes back to having a plan and working your plan,” she said. Improving the lines of communications with residents, businesses and admin istration is another key component of Wightman’s platform. “When you listen to everyone, you can foster community growth,” said Wight man. “Amherstburg doesn’t work unless it works for everyone.”
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Amenities have still not been returned to local parks, including a swimming pool, and Fryer wants more answers with regards to that. He also believes “the only way to move forward is to clean up whatever messes were there” at town hall, adding that while an audit was performed, it wasn’t a forensic audit.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022 – River Town Times – 7www.rivertowntimes.com Saturday Entertainment @ Barrack’s Way •11:30 - 1:30 - Dan Alice •2:00 - 3:00 - Lauren Baillargeon & Grady Caplan •3:30 - 4:30 - Sara and Ryan Fontaine Sunday Entertainment @ Barrack’s Way •11:00 - 12:00 - Tim Nolan •12:30 - 1:30 - Justin Latam •2:00 - 3:00 - Linda Girard •3:30 - 4:30 - Tim Logsdon & Friends Admission $5 Children 12 & under free with adult admission www.gibsonartgallery.com L’il WorkshopArtist sponsored by Ron Deneau aRms Bumanlag 55th Annual AUGUST 27 & 28 10 AM - 5 PM FORT MALDEN NHS Plein Air Contest Presented by the Gibson Gallery Come and see the Artists create Live Art! FortThrouhoutMaldenthepark. Aug. 27&28 10 am - 5 pm Check out the site map! “Murder at Malden” interactivepresentedmystery A murder mystery event entitled “Murder at Malden” was presented Saturday evening at Fort Malden National Historic Site. Staff and summer students presented the mystery with five possible “suspects” around the grounds of Fort Malden fielding questions from the public, the latter acting as amateur detectives. Prizes were awarded to those who guessed the murderer correctly RTT Photos by Ron Giofu
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ment services Melissa Osborne stated due to the province’s Bill 109, the site plan is now delegated to administration.Pruebelieved none of the amendments being re quested under the zoning bylaw would be needed if Guitard’s property was purchased at 47 Sandwich St. S. Manager of planning services Christopher As pila said he didn’t want to deal with “what if’s” but added it “would be an easier opportunity to develop if that were the case.”
Sharon Lee McGrath (nee Glazier) George passed peacefully on Friday, August 12th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Magyarpolany, Hungary to George and Eliszabet Egervari on May 29th, 1932. He was the youngest of five childrenthree brothers and one sister, all predeceased. He came as a refugee during the Hungarian Revolution on the ship, Columbus, arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia in February 1957. He came to live in Harrow with his brother, Joe and sister-inlaw, Theresa. Always a hardworking man, he obtained his welding licence and operated a welding shop/blacksmith shop in Amherstburg, until later working at Ford Motor Co. for 32 years. Much of his wrought iron work can be seen throughout the town of Amherstburg including the arches of the cemetery. In June 1962 he married Hilda Buksar, his wife and love for 33 years. Together they had two daughters, Kellie (Rob) Swyntak and Kimberly (Mark) Gallant. From his daughters, his family grew to include four grandchildren, Joshua (Roisin), Krysten Swyntak, and Kelsey and Kaitlyn Gallant. Sadly, Hilda passed away in 1995. In June 1998 he was able to find love again and married his current wife, Pam. From this marriage, he gained two stepsons, Gavin (Sarah) Booth and Duncan (Amber) Booth, who blessed him with two more granddaughters Magnolia and Celeste. He lived in Amherstburg until 2014 when he moved, fulfilling his lifelong wish of living lakeside in Merlin. In 2020 he moved to Windsor. He was a devoted family man, well-loved by everyone. He loved life, travel, and adventure. He enjoyed metal working, cooking traditional Hungarian food, playing golf, chess and of course, tuning into the hockey game- he was a die-hard Toronto Maple Leaf’s fan! He will be dearly missed by his family and friends from far and wide including, Hungary, the UK, New Zealand, Brazil, and the USA. The family will be receiving friends and family who wish to pay their respects on Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 at James H.Sutton Funeral Home (519-736-2134), 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg, 2 PM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM as well as Wednesday, August 17th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, processing to St. John the Baptist for Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Interment to follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery. The family expresses gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff of Windsor Regional Hospital (Ouellette campus), family M.D., Dr. B. Pignanelli, Nurse Barbara Henhart, and P.S.W. Amy. If so desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor. Share a memory or sign the Book of Condolence at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca.
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“I just want to make sure this is done right,” said Prue.The request from the Harvey’s proponent Daei Foods sees the loading space smaller than permitted, the building closer to the street as well as reduced parking, said Prue.
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Traffic and safety along Sandwich St. S. were also an issue addressed by Prue, noting the town has to ensure that a drive-thru restaurant does not impact safety along the road. Aspila said the only thing council was approving was a “special policy area” through the OP amend ment, with a subsequent meeting to be held to ad dress zoning bylaw concerns. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said he was con cerned about “the optics” of council possibly being involved in the sale of a property. “I don’t want this council seen as trying to broker a land deal here. That sort of concerns me a little that we’re heading down that road,” he said. “We have to steer clear of the optics that we’re trying to broker a land deal.” The land at 131-135 Sandwich St. S., otherwise known as the former Maria’s Restaurant site, was also discussed. Prue remarked “I hope I’m not trying to broker another land deal” but pointed out this and the proposed DQ development are relatively close to one another with existing fast food restaurants also nearby. McDonald’s and Tim Horton’s had drivethru lines to the road on a recent weekend “and now you’re going to add two more (restaurants), he said.
Reunited with her loving husband Omer, August 9, 2022, at the age of 72. Susan will be fondly remembered for her warm personality, friendly demeanor and her kind and generous heart. Friends are welcome to join with her family Friday, August 19, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Amherstburg at 1:00 pm for a reuniting and inurnment ceremony for both Omer and Susan. Arrangements entrusted to James H. Sutton Funeral Home 519-736-2134. Share a memory or sign the Book of Condolence at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca
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OP amendments for proposed fast food developments move forward
By Ron Giofu
We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Sharon McGrath with her loving family by her side on August 12, 2022 at 78 years of Cherishedage. mother of John and wife Rita and the late Aaron. Dear Gammy of Mia, Declan, Cole and Beau. Sharon was known by many in the Newmarket/ Richmond Hill area for her expertise as a hairstylist. She had a big heart, a beautiful personality and was loved by all. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Sharon’s love for life, family and friends was immeasurable. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Huron Lodge for your love, care and compassion of Sharon. If you so desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County would be appreciated by the family.Aprivate cremation and family celebration will be held. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Families First Funeral Home, 585 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg (519-969-5841). Share memories, photos, or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca
Official Plan amendments are moving forward for two proposed fast food developments in Amherst burg.Town council advanced the process during its Aug. 8 meeting, though administration pointed out the zoning bylaw and site plan approval process are still to come. The developments are at 131-135 Sand wich St. S., which will include a Harvey’s and two other commercial units, and at 51-57 Sandwich St. S., the latter to include a Dairy Queen and a 12-unit residential building. Despite the fact that the amendments were adopt ed and forwarded to the County of Essex, concerns raised at public meetings held in June reappeared at the Aug. 8 town council meeting.
With broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Frank Miller on July 14, 2022 at 63 years of age. Cherished husband and soulmate of Carol (nee Robinson) for 35 years. Treasured father of Shane (Connie), Hillary (Jim Richards), Courtney and April. Proud grandpa of Lena, Parker, Jacob and Flint. Predeceased by his parents David and Gladys Miller. Son-in-law of Ruth and the late Victor Robinson. Dear brother of Henry Miller (late Barb)(Cathie), Lily Daniher (late Pat) and Kathy (Bill Wuerch) Loved brother-in-law of Charlene (Greg Aldous) and Todd Robinson. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Frank’s passion was farming, he was a lifelong farmer in Malden/Harrow and worked for Chrysler Transport for 30 years. He loved travel, antiques, but most of all spending time with his family. If you so desire, donations to Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation (Seeds 4 Hope Research Program) would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks for the love and support, flowers, food, cards and donations to Seeds 4 Hope.
Councillor Don McArthur sought clarification on the uses of the building to be located on the same site as the proposed Dairy Queen, noting some documentation notes it all residential while other documents show it would have commercial on the ground floor. Karl Tanner of Dillon Consulting said it was origi nally supposed to have commercial units on the bot tom floor, but “given the needs of the municipality given rental units here,” the building is planned to be all residential with 12 units. Councillor Michael Prue pointed out part of the report to council stated the proponents’ “wonder ful goal” of trying to “co-exist in harmony with the community,” but Prue added a neighbour phoned him earlier in the day upset with the matter. Prue said Robert Guitard called him and was not happy with the proposal. “He believes that putting a traffic pattern behind his house and beside his house, eleven cars in a row, waiting for ice cream is going to create noxious fumes and everything else,” said Prue. Prue said if Guitard’s house was purchased, it would “square the whole thing off and you would have a much bet ter property to build.” Tanner said “our client has approached them” but was unsure if there were any negotiations at the present time. “I do agree with you,” Tanner told Prue. “Squar ing off the property would make a lot of sense. It’s something we strive for. It goes back to the com ment about being in harmony. It doesn’t necessarily mean being the same but at least it’s ameliorating concerns.”Tannernoted they will be returning for the zoning bylaw amendment and site plan control and hoped for a resolution. Deputy CAO/director of develop
“I’m not opposed to this development,” said Prue. “I’m not opposed to the Official Plan amendment because most of the street has already turned into businesses. The number of residents still there is di minishing. I want to make sure all of these things can be accommodated in some way other than us giving zoning approval against our own laws to have the building too close to the front, having an inadequate loading space and not enough parking.”
Prue stated, as he did in June, there is “a whole parking lot behind that’s not being used. It was used by the high school, and I don’t see why, if they need ad ditional land in order to accomplish all of this, push the building back, put in the additional parking spots and have a loading space. It’s really easy. All they have to do is talk to staff and see whether any of that land might be available to them. I’m hoping that happens before we get to the next stage.”
Through subsequent investigation, police say it was determined that the driver of the vehicle was a G1 licence holder and was unaccompanied by a qualified driver As a result, police say a 21-year-old male from Windsor was charged with Drive motor vehicle, Perform stunt speeding 114 KM/H in a posted 70KM/H zone contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario, fail to stop on right for emer gency vehicle contrary to section 159(1)(a) of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver contrary to Highway Traffic Act of Ontario Regulation 340/94 section 5(1). The driver was also issued an immediate suspension of his driver’s licence and a 14 day impoundment of his motor vehicle. —All information courtesy of the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment
“When this first came to council, one of our bigger issues was the parking,” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “It doesn’t appear to be even close. I’m not advocating to deny the request for the Official Plan (amendment), but when it comes back, we should definitely make a point of focusing on that parking otherwise I don’t know how it’s all going to fit in there.”
“That’s an item that could be discussed as part of the zoning bylaw amend ment coming forward,” said Aspila.
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The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is reporting several un locked vehicles were entered recently and, in one case, it led to a garage also being entered.
The Windsor Police Service would like to remind the residents of the Town of Amherstburg to remove valuables and lock the motor vehicles when they are not occupied.
Nicolette Van Oyen from MHBC Planning stated with respect to “stacking” requirements, the town’s zoning bylaw requires six spaces, the site plan shows room for nine spaces. A Dairy Queen and a 12-unit residential building are proposed for 51-57 Sandwich St. S. Screenshot
The site plan was amended since the last meeting and another lane of parking was added on the south side to bring the number of spots to 20. The other uses of the building were changed from restaurant to retail to reduce the parking re quirements, she added. The bylaw calls for 24 spots, noted Aspila, but stated policies in the town’s Of ficial Plan to provide for cash in lieu of parking as an alternative.
According to police, a Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg officer observed a ve hicle travelling at what appeared to be a high rate of speed in the 1400 block of Front Road North in the Town of Amherstburg Aug. 7 at around 7:50 p.m. Police say the officer activated the radar and the driver was found to allegedly be in excess of 44 km/hr in a posted 70 km/hr zone. It is also alleged the vehicle initially failed to stop for police and entered into a parking lot in attempts to avoid police.
A Harvey’s is proposed for 131-135 Sandwich St. S. Screenshot
Another alleged stunt driver
A Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg officer was dispatched to the area of Shaw Dr. for a report of a theft from motor vehicle and break and enter call for service. It was reported Aug. 8 at 12:38 p.m. As a result of the investigation, police say it was determined that sometime between 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 7 and 5 a.m. on Monday August 8, unknown suspects allegedly en tered the victim’s unlocked motor vehicle. While in the vehicle, police say the suspects allegedly used the garage door opener located in the vehicle to gain access to the victim’s attached ga rage.There was no damage reported to either the vehicle or garage and no property was reported to be stolen. According to police, between Friday, Au gust 5 and Thursday, August 11, there were five more theft from motor vehicle occur rences reported to the Windsor Police Service.
Aspila said the item was for a special policy area, and the items Prue brought up can be dealt with through zoning bylaw discussions. He said if it is council’s will, it can direct administration to discuss parking with the applicant.
Police issuing reminder to lock vehicles after thefts reported
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A museum member who ran much of the steam equipment and engines passed away a few months ago, so that led to other members having to learn on the fly about how to run the equipment. “We learned quickly as with a lot of the other stuff,” said Struhar. Educating the public on the history of agriculture and steam-powered engines is what the museum is all about, he stated. “We’re here to keep the history going,” said Struhar. “It’s our mandate. We enjoy it. (The show) is like a family reunion every year.”
Regarding waiving the rules of order, Councillor Peter Courtney said “it got out of hand some meetings” but he believed waiving the rules has been done consistently this term of council. Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche referred to Atkinson’s comment on “perceived issues” at town hall, with Atkinson referring to staff members being walked out of town hall and a series of employees leaving afterward under various circumstances.“Ifthatwere to happen in my business, I would certainly be looking at it or have an outside entity to look into it because there is a problem,” she said. Meloche said council has talked about the issue on several occasions. He said there were matters they couldn’t talk about due to potential litigation, but noted as a former business owner himself, loss of staff is always a concern. “Many municipalities are facing that same problem of mass exodus for whatever reason at this point in time,” heMelochesaid. said focusing on the payable list is not the problem, as once it makes that list the town has to pay for it. He said he has argued that the steps should be put in place at the time of the purchase. “You put all those steps in place to legitimize that purchase so once it hits the payables list, it’s a no brainer,” MelocheCourtneysaid.asked if there was a final tally on what the recent KPMG audit cost, with CAO Valerie Critchley responding that invoices as of May 31 totalled over $55,000.“Wedon’t have the final invoice simply because part of that final invoice would have been the auditors attending the last meeting and providing us with a final bill. I’m sure we’ll receive that in due course,” saidRegardingCritchley.the staffing in the clerk’s office, Critchley said municipalities in Essex County have a separate CAO, clerk and deputy clerk and recommended thatCourtneycontinue.said council “got its hand slapped” from the Ombudsman and believed “there’s got to be a better way for transparency.” He said the number of in-camera meetings were “astronomical” but said they had to do that legislatively. Critchley noted the Ombudsman found the town went in-camera properly on the meeting dates investigated. “The issues they found were not substantive violations as council went in-camera properly on all issues,” she said. “What they found were procedural issues with respect to the way the process was in doing that, whether it be more information on doing that. Sometimes it’s a judgement call. Obviously, you are going in-camera for a reason but obviously we take those recommendations seriously. We like to invoke those processes whenever we can so we will strive to give more information as has been recommended.”
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Councillor Marc Renaud added “we have to get better” at explaining in-camera meetings and also said a better format needs to be structured so people can come and ask questions. He said people can access council members in various ways. “If you need to talk to us, talk to us,” said Renaud. “We’re here to serve the residents.”Councillor Patricia Simone thanked Atkinson for bringing the issues forward and acknowledged there are things the town can do better.
Steam & Gas Engine Show draws approximately 1,400 people
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Taxpayer group appears before town council at recent meeting
Essex Mayor Richard Meloche pointed out the museum has had two “minishows” in addition to 36 full shows. He also brought greetings during the show’s opening ceremonies Saturday morning and called it “a friendly show” with nice volunteers.Thetractor parade, which took place down Walker Road and Concession 11 in Essex earlier in the morning Saturday, was a hit for people, Meloche believed. “It’s always exciting for the residents of McGregor to see a variety of tractors from the past to the present day,” he said. Meloche was joined by Essex councillors Sherry Bondy and Kim Verbeek during the parade while Amherstburg was represented by councillors Michael Prue, Don McArthur and Patricia Simone. “I’m proud to say I grew up in Harrow and McGregor,” said Meloche. “I know what this show is all about.”
The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum is open every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. through Sept. 30 or by appointment by calling 519-817-5712. Struhar added they also are working with St. Clair College to try and get students to work on antique engines to go along with their learning on modern-day engines.
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Continued from Page 5 Mayor Aldo DiCarlo said the clerk’s office with the town was “in constant contact with the minister’s office” and he said he personally followed up with the municipal advisor with the office. “He also made it very clear that he did not believe the minister’s office needed to come down and help in any way,” hePruesaid. added he made a motion at the beginning of the term about allowing new delegations but it was discontinued but added "I still believe it is a good idea. I’ve experienced that before and it’s a very good idea to let the public speak.”
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Minutes were taken of those meetings, she added, but recommendations on process are taken seriously. Councillor Don McArthur agreed with Atkinson on the issue of in-camera meetings, saying more information was given earlier in the term and wanted that to return. He pointed out there was “palace intrigue” in Windsor as the city releases how council members vote even though the issue may be private. He said he’d like to see that come to Amherstburg. McArthur said council was united on the departure of the senior staff members last year, and that should have given residents reassurance. “You may not like one of us, but to hate all of us is something else,” he said. McArthur said he is “never afraid to listen to anyone,” but believed it should be on topic and on an agenda item. “These meetings go on long enough as it is. We don’t want to waste people’s time,” he said. “That is not transparent or not accountable either. That causes people to disengage, that causes people not to come or not to watch and it drives people away from town hall when we want to have people to come in.”
“We don’t want the same old thing,” he said. The show is often a hit with the children, Struhar added. “Every kid’s dream is to get on a tractor and get their picture taken,” he said. “When they come here, they can jump from tractor to tractor.”
Dylan Satto (right) plays the ball off his chest under the close watch of Scrosoppi FC’s Anthony Stolar.
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League 1 Ontario soccer team concludes season this Saturday with a road game in Pickering
Windsor TFC will conclude the 2022 season this Saturday with a road game versus Pickering FC (6-12-2). Cosenza said it has been a “tough season” but believes his team has progressed along the way. Cosenza said it has been his second season coaching the team and believes the program is getting better. As for this season, he said they have been competitive against top teams in League 1 Ontario and lost many by only one goal. “The guys are amazing,” said Cosenza. “I've learned with these guys. Next year will be better.” Prior to the match, as well as in the game's early moments, Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) was on hand to raise donations for their food bank. Windsor TFC and the Amherstburg Soccer Club teamed with ACS and admission to Sunday afternoon's game was a donation to the Amherstburg Food Bank.
“The game was difficult,” said Windsor TFC head coach Valter Cosenza. Cosenza said they were missing about seven players due to some returning to school, but credited his team for their hard work. “The guys played hard,” he said. “The other team was older than us.”
Windsor TFC won 1-0 Sunday at the Libro Centre.
WTFC won 1-0.
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Windsor TFC wraps up home portion of 2022 season with victory
Zachary Thomas of Windsor TFC controls the ball Sunday afternoon against Scrosoppi FC.
Diana Koziol (left) and Gail Beaudoin from Amherstburg Community Services helped gather donations that were collected for the Amherstburg Food Bank. Admission to Windsor TFC’s final home game of the season at the Libro Centre was a donation of a non-perishable food item.
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The Windsor TFC soccer club wrapped up the home portion of the 2022 League 1 Ontario season with a win. The team hosted Scrosoppi FC Sunday afternoon at the Libro Centre and came away with a 1-0 victory. Hassani Kamara scored in the game's 28th minute and the two teams were scoreless in the second half and through eight minutes of extraThetime.win puts Windsor TFC's record at 5-12-3 on the regular season while Scrosoppi FC, which is based out of Milton, dropped to 8-11-1.
Windsor TFC’s Hassani Kamara (right) heads up the field en route to scoring the game’s only goal Sunday against Scrosoppi FC. Windsor TFC concluded the home portion of the season.
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WED., AUGUST 31 & THUR., SEPTEMBER 1 CAR WASH & FOOD DRIVE - Held at Rob & Tina’s No Frills and presented by Encounter Church. Runs from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each day. Volunteers will be helping to bag groceries as well. Nonperishable food items will be donated to the Amherstburg Food Bank.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 FISH FRY - Held at AMA Sportsman Club, 468 Lowes Side Road, in Amherstburg. Runs from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Features DJ Jake Parlette. Calling in orders in advance is appreciated, but not necessary. 519736-5706. Future fish fries are Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.
MISSION NEEDS DONATIONSThe Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, located at 298 Victoria St. S., is in need of items. Among the items being requested are bleach, Lysol wipes, face masks, canned tuna, canned peas, canned cut green beans, canned peas & carrots, ketchup, egg noodles, sugar, powdered juice, canned fruit, honey, macaroni & cheese, Sidekicks, ranch dressing, kidney beans, peanut butter, jam, cookies and baggies. Monetary donations always welcome. For info or to donate, visit www. aburgmission.ca or call 519-736-9140.
RAPID TEST KITS - Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test kit distribution program being supported locally by the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Info can be found distributingp.m.completedfoundcompletebusinessesprogram/. Smallcom/covid-19-rapid-screening-at https://amherstburgchamber.andmediumsizedwithunder150employeestheProgramAgreementformattheabovelinkandbringtheformtoACSbetween9a.m.-3topickuptestkits.Theyarecurrentlyboxesof25testkits/perbox.
BOTTLE DONATIONS - The AMA Sportsmen Association continues to accept donations of empty beer and wine bottles. People who wish to donate their empties can drop them off at the rear of the club, located at 468 Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. For information, visit www. amasportsmen.com or call 519-736-5706.
GOLDEN AGE CLUB - Fort Malden Golden Age Club, Amherstburg’s only friendship club, provides fun activities Monday to Friday at 1 p.m. at the Libro Centre. Monday and Friday we play Pepper, Tuesday is Euchre, Wednesday is bridge, Thursday is cribbage. We also provide line dancing Thursday mornings. However, bingo and line dancing are closed for July and August. Hope to see you there. www.goldenagecentre.ca.
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SAT., AUGUST 27SUN., AUGUST 28 ART BY THE RIVER - Held at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada, 100 Laird Ave., and presented by the Gibson Gallery. Approximately 170 artists and artisans expected for 55th event. Proceeds benefit the Gibson Gallery. Runs 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. both days. Admission $5 adults, free for children 12 and under if accompanied by an adult. No pets, working animals only.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT In support of Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club. Held at Coachwood Golf & Country Club (formerly Fox Glen Golf & Country Club), 7252 Howard Ave., McGregor. Shotgun start 9:00 a.m. Raffle prizes, 50/50, longest drive, closest to the pin, snacks at the turn, lunch. Hole-in-one $10,000 prize. Four-person scramble, $135 per person. Register by Aug. 30. Contact Mary Ann Mertens tomarymertz@ gmail.com or call 519-988-6420. ONGOING FREE COMMUNITY MEALLighthouse Church, in conjunction with Feeding Windsor, invites the public to join them Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for a free meal. Everyone welcome. Come meet others in the community and enjoy some good food. No registration required. Bring a friend! Lighthouse Church is located at 266 King St., (entrance off Gore St.).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Community service volunteer hours are available for high school students. Outside jobs at Bryerswood Youth Camp. Please contact info@bryerswood.com. Thank you.
RIVER CANARD K OF C EVENTSJoin the River Canard K of C for bingo. Barbecues the first Friday of every month, take-out only. For information, call 519734-8575.
SOUTHERN ONTARIO VINTAGE BICYCLE SHOW - Held at the McGuire home, 6871 Concession 6 North. Runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Buy, sell, trade and display. For info, contact mark. mcguire64@gmail.com.
FOUNDERS CLUB - Bryerswood Youth Camp Optimist Club seeking donors to join the “Founders Club” to help them purchase the camp on Texas Road. Donors with gifts of $5,000 and over become “Founders Club” members and have one square of camp property sponsored in their name. Multiples of squares are available for sponsorship. Tax receipts provided. For information, visit www. bryerswoodyouthcamp.com, call 519-9967364 or e-mail info@bryerswood.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 BAND CONCERT - “Kickin’ it Old School” being presented by the Essex Community Concert Band at the Heritage Garden Park in Essex, near the Essex Memorial Spitfire Monument. Starts at 7:00 p.m. Donations appreciated. Open to the public, bring your own chairs. Music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
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ACS FOOD BANK - Curbside pickup at Amherstburg Community Hub (320 Richmond St.). Runs Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon. Call 519-736-5471 for assistance.
AMHERSTBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES - Located at 320 Richmond St., 519-736-5471. Meals on Wheels, CareLink Accessible Transportation, Food Bank, Senior Support, Keep The Heat, Ontario Energy Support Program & much more. Please call to see how we can help!
Don’t miss seeing this newly renovated 1 bdrm + 1 bath unit in the heart of Amherstburg at 46 Indiana Place overlooking Purdy Park. Open concept kitchen with white quartz countertops, walk-in pantry, island and all stainless steel appliances overlooks dining room and living room with large gas fireplace. Porcelain tiles throughout for easy cleaning. All newer windows, blinds and doors. Hi-effec furnace, AC and instantaneous hot water. Comfortable bedroom with large closet. In-suite laundry with washer/dryer/sink. Large 3pc bath with fibreglass tub. Yard has new concrete patio with veg patch. 2 car parking available. October 1, 2022 possession date. Asking $1495 per month utilities included. Must see! You won’t be disappointed. Text Gus at 519-566-3070 for an appointment to see this gem!
MISSION HOURS - The Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, 298 Victoria St. S., is open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with lunch served between 12-1 p.m. Mission’s food bank will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. For info, call 519-736-9140 or visit www.aburgmission. ca. Stop by for food, fellowship and a warm welcome.
Michael Prue said he was “very supportive of this” and said he was pleased with the report he read from the consultant. He asked about the consultant stating there were options for a “planning as a service” report and a “digital twins” report and if they were included in the money being paid to them. Hewitt said anything proposed as an additional fee is not included in the original proposal dollars. “What will these reports give us?” Prue asked, with Hewitt saying he is not sure at this stage but if it is found to have value to the town, administration will return to council with a reasoning as to why.
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The Town of Amherstburg is moving forward with a transportation and active transportation master plan. Town council issued a request for proposals (RFP) June 14 and three proposals came in, with the winning bid from T.Y. Lin International Canada Inc. being awarded the contract at council’s Aug. 8 meeting. The plan was awarded to that company for an amount not to exceed $145,785 plus HST.
A pre-commitment to the 2023 operational budget of $23,350 was also approved to deal with professional fees.
The plan will give the town such things as a traffic calming policy to set criteria on streets to include such things as speed limits, speed bumps and lane narrowing among other things. McArthur added he would like to see residents have the ability to petition to change the speed limit or add speed bumps on their streets.
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Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche believed the plan must include consultation with the County of Essex to eliminate duplications and take “full advantage” of active transportation system at both levels.
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McArthur indicated it could also help build out the town’s active transportation network and “fledgling transit system.”
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“It’s going to take a good, hard look at our downtown in terms of parking, one-way streets and two-way streets,” he said. “I think we can all agree we kind of beat that horse to death so it’ll be good that we can get some professionals in to maximize the traffic flow downtown for the businesses and the residents.”
According to a report from manager of engineering Todd Hewitt, the plan will include an assessment and evaluation of the town’s existing transportation network and identify gaps and deficiencies in terms of capacity, connectivity, level of service and effectiveness. The plan will also assess the town’s future arterial and collector roads needs and will also include advice with respect to development charge eligibility.
Hewitt’s report notes there will also be an assessment of mid and long-term transit requirements; a review and update of existing design standards for roads and trails to ensure they are designed, built and maintained to meet “applicable standards and best practices for all users;” an assessment of steps the town will need to take to “responsibly address” the mid and long-term impacts to the town’s overall transportation needs including self-driving vehicles; the preparation of an action plan that can be implemented “that makes cost-effective use of limited financial resources to create ‘safe and liveable neighbourhoods’ and a ‘healthy and vibrant’ community; a detailed review of the downtown core including a look at traffic flow and recommendations with respect to the potential creation of one-way streets to improve traffic flow and parking opportunities; a “People-inMotion” study of the downtown core to understand options available to businesses and visitors to support and enhance tourism and economic development; and the creation of an “Age-Friendly Active Transportation Plan.” “A new ‘Age-Friendly Active Transportation Action Plan’ will provide the necessary recommendations and action items that will enable Council, working collaboratively with community partners, to responsibly deal with each of the above-noted items in a timely, integrated and cost-effective manner,” Hewitt’s reportCouncillorstates.
Town awards RFP for transportation and active transportation master plan
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“I feel we do need to include the county in the discussions somewhere,” said Meloche.TheCWATS (County-Wide Active Transportation System) master plan “will be a key document” when the town’s active transportation plan is developed, Hewitt added, stating county representation will be included. The county will also be represented on the transportation portion of the town’s plan as well, he said.Councillor Don McArthur voiced enthusiasm for the plan. “One of the most frequent complaints we get as councillors is speeding in (people’s) neighbourhoods, aggressive driving, reckless driving,” said McArthur.
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The new town council has to be a group of team players and businesspeople, stating business experi ence can come in different forms. There has to be a vision that council has to work towards. “We have to learn how to put it all together,” said Fryer. Continued from Page 6 Getting projects done is another issue Wightman said she would like to see accomplished over the next four“Weyears.have to do things. We have to get results,” she said. “In the last four years, not a lot was done. They pushed things down the road. You can only do that for so long before you run out of road.”
ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment by email to the Deputy Clerk at tfowkes@ amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for dropoff at the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022 before the meeting and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.
The County of Essex (the Approval Authority) has received Application No. 37-T-22010 for approval of a Plan of Subdivision on Part of Lot 6, Concession 8 (Anderdon) generally located on the south side of Middle Sideroad (County Rd 10) and west of Walker Road (County Rd 11).
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Plan of Subdivision and proposed Zoning By-law (ZBA/12/22) Amendment are available for inspection at the Town of Amherstburg Municipal Offices at 3295 Meloche Road, during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca. If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you 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. If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment, you 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
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Written submissions in respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision are to be made to the attention of Christopher Aspila, Manager, Planning Services, Town of Amherstburg, at the address listed below.
Fryer wants more answers on other issues, includ ing Duffy’s and Belle Vue, adding the former should be part and parcel of parkland for King’s Navy Yard Park. How projects and paid for and by whom, cit ing Boblo Island as an example, was brought up by Fryer and he also wants more information in order to know whether the current Amherstburg Water Treat ment Plant can handle the growth that is happening in FryerAmherstburg.alsobelieves the Amherstburg Police Service “never should have been eliminated” and questions whether taxpayers had all the information before them when council made the decision in 2018. “I have no problem making any decision,” said Fry er. “I made them for 30 years, some good, some bad. Nobody’s perfect.”
The property has a total area of 8.94 hectares.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the County of Essex in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, 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 are reasonable grounds to do so.
THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT TO ZONING BYLAW No. 1999-52 is to change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “holding Residential Type 1A (h-R1A) Zone” to “Residential Type 1B (R1B) Zone”
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, or make written submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Essex in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the county of Essex to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
“The past messes have to be cleaned up,” said Fryer. “The people of the town need answers.”
The applicant is proposing the creation of 69 single detached dwellings. See Map on back of page for details.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR A PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 519callor2A5N9VONAmherstburg,South,7360012.
Wightman believes delaying items is a “disservice to the citizens” and while she understands there was the COVID-19 pandemic in the middle of the term, the town had to “get things up and running for everyone in town” after it. Believing she has learned how to listen to people, negotiate, deal with individuals and groups and do so compassionately through her prior employment, Wightman said “that experience is beyond invaluable to me.” She believes building trust among the citizens can be accomplished by putting more information out to the public and that would help quell any “misinfor mation” that is out there. Having a plan, sticking to it and relaying information to residents on why and how decisions were made are key, she said. “It’s important to get council working together to get the information out there,” she said. Wightman believes she is knowledgeable, tenacious and empathetic, adding she is also transparent. She said her social media sites are open and “there’s noth ing you can’t see.”
For more information about this matter, including the information about preserving your appeal rights, contact the Manager, Planning Services, County of Essex, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON, N8M1Y6, indicating the County of Essex file number, 37-T-22010.
NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting Monday, September 12th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South to consider a proposed Plan of Subdivision pursuant to Section 51(20) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act..
The lands are designated Low Density Residential which allows for residential development in the Town’s Official Plan. The County of Essex on August 11, 2022 requested as per Section 51(20) of the Planning Act, that the Town of Amherstburg give notice and hold a public meeting to advise the public that the application for draft Plan of Subdivision is being processed.
The lands are designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s Official Plan.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Plan of Subdivision. Comments and opinions submitted on these matters, including your name may become part of the public record and may be viewed by the general public and may be published in a planning report or reproduced in a Town of Amherstburg Council agenda and/or minutes. A Planning Report prepared by staff will be presented to Council at the public meeting. Written or verbal submissions from the public at this meeting will become part of the file to be forwarded to the County of Essex, the approval authority for plans of subdivision.
“I’ll continue that after the election,” she said. Wightman believes it is a good thing people are en gaged in town and thanked those who are running for stepping up.
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 bylaw is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so.
Fryer leans on experience, fiscal responsibility as part of his platform has “something to offer” as a town councillor
Christopher Aspila, Manager, Planning Services Town of Amherstburg Libro Centre 3295 Meloche Road Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y8 Telephone: 519-736-5408 Fax No. 519-736-9859 Website: www.amherstburg.ca OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG
THE EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT will be to allow for general residential uses on the subject properties with 35% lot coverage, a minimum required lot area of 690 sq m and a minimum required lot frontage of 15m for single detached dwellings, whereas the current zoning permits 30% lot coverage and requires 900 sq m minimum lot area and 20m minimum lot frontage for single detached dwellings.
16 – River Town Times – Wednesday, August 17, 2022 www.rivertowntimes.com F i r e t r u c k h o t d o g s g i v e a w a y s , a n d t h e B I G s p l a s h ! 5 1 9 7 3 6 6 5 0 0 FREE WED 17 TUE 23 FRI 26 Hands on Heritage Tinsmithing at the Park House 11am 2pm FRI 19 SUN 21 SUN 28 Yoga in the Park 10am Kids Activities at Open Air 12pm 7pm Music in the KNYP 3pm Storytime 1pm WED 24 THURS 18 SAT 20 MON 22 SAT 27 Recycle For information on the 2022 Municipal Election visit amherstburg.ca/ Election Yoga in the Park 10am Kids Activities at Open Air 12pm 7pm Music in the KNYP 3pm Storytime 1pm Music in the KNYP 3pm Kids Activities at Open Air 12pm 7pm Music in the KNYP 3pm Kids Activities at Open Air 12pm 7pm Complete the Accessibility Survey TODAY! talktheburg ca or pick up a hard copy at Town Hall or The Libro Centre Due August 18th Piper Downtown at 6:00 p.m. SPLASH 5 : 3 0 P M 7 : 3 0 P M T H R A S H E R P A R K Y O U W I L L G E T W E T ! ! ! Last Day to Register as a Candidate is August 19th by 2 p.m. THURS 25 White Goods Pick Up (Last day to call for pickup is Aug 19th) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Deadline to Register as a Candidate is 2pm Last Day for the Accessibility Survey SUMMER Art By The River Art By The River Sight Seeing Cruise 1pm KNYP Would you like to work the 2022 Municipal Election? Call 519 736 0012 For details amherstburg.ca/election We are looking for Municipal Election Personnel for the Municipal Election! For details 519-736-0012 or amherstburg.ca/election We are looking for Municipal Election Personnel! For details amherstburg.ca/election or 519 736 0012 Toddy Jones Park Splash Pad Open till 9pm 519-736-0012 • www.amherstburg.ca 271 Sandwich St. South, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5 Coming Soon to Amherstburg ! For Details amherstburg.ca Service begins September 6th! AMHERSTBURG Transit Windsor.... DESIGNATIONNOTICEOFPROPERTYONTARIOHERITAGEACT In accordance with Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2022 the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg passed the following by-law, to designate the following property as being of cultural heritage value or interest: By-law 2022-072 “Dr. Manning Residence” 24 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg Any person who objects to this by-law may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, and the Clerk of the Town of Amherstburg, within 30 days after the date of this publication, with a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection. DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 17th day of August, 2022 Valerie Critchley, Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg 271 Sandwich St. South Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5
