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Outgoing council thanks public, staff and colleagues

By Ron Giofu The outgoing council has said their thank yous and, in some cases, their goodbyes.

Four members of the 2018-22 town council will not return, one of them being Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. DiCarlo is retiring from municipal politics once the term officially ends Nov. 14.

DiCarlo began his remarks by congratulating all candidates who ran in the Oct. 24 municipal election, not just those who won.

“Running for council shows a commitment to want to make our community a better place so I commend you all for putting your name forward,” said DiCarlo.

The outgoing mayor also thanked and recognized a number of people, starting with “all of the residents who voted for and/or supported me as mayor. Without you, I would not have been given the honour and the privilege to serve as mayor the last eight years.”

Council colleagues were also

thanked by DiCarlo.

“Although there was much debate during the election period regarding decisions of council, I believe every current council member worked hard and advocated for what they believed to be in the best interest of the town,” said DiCarlo. “This council was faced with many difficult decisions while also navigating through a global pandemic, but never wavered in moving this town forward.”

DiCarlo told council members it was an honour serving alongside each of

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“I’d like to especially recognize the deputy mayor though, who inadvertently had to serve as mayor while I was off despite not running for the position,” said DiCarlo, in reference to his health problems early in the term.

DiCarlo said the town has accomplished a great deal in the last four years and said it was due to the hard work of both council and administration.

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New book details history of Amherstburg’s older buildings, homes Meg Reiner’s “Heritage Buildings of Amherstburg” now available for purchase

By Ron Giofu

A new book has been released detailing some of the history of local historic homes and buildings and the people who occupied them.

Meg Reiner has authored “Heritage Buildings of Amherstburg” and the new 200-page book hit bookshelves late last week with a wider release expected this week.

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approval was granted in April, said Reiner.

“It’s exciting,” Reiner said of the new book’s release.

“The idea for the book started with Richard Peddie.

They were getting a lot of requests for a book like this at the River Bookshop. He approached me and asked if I would consider writing it.”

Peddie wrote the foreword for the book while local historian and owner of a heritage property Robert Honor also wrote about his home as well as a prologue on heritage preservation.

Reiner said the books and homes featured in the book are all on Amherstburg’s heritage registry.

There are other buildings on the heritage list as well, but Reiner said not everything could be featured.

National historic sites and museums are also included.

“We have both designated properties and properties of interest,” she said. “There is a focus on the importance of protecting heritage buildings.”

The new hardcover book has a lot of historical photos and some from modern day with a short write-up on each of the properties featured. Reiner said each property receives two pages.

“I give more attention to the people who occupied the buildings and the uses of the buildings as well as the larger themes the buildings are connected to,” said Reiner. “I also put in a section about buildings that have been lost over the years.”

Reiner is the collections co-ordinator at the Marsh Historical Collection and she received the go-ahead from the organization’s board to write the book and use the Marsh Historical Collection’s resources. She wrote the book and compiled the photos on her own time but her workplace will still see some benefits.

“A portion of each sale will go to the Marsh Collection,” she said. “Most of the resources used came from here and I want to make sure the Marsh Collection is compensated for that.”

Walkerville Publishing was instrumental in the actual publication of

Meg Reiner (left) presents a copy of her new book “Heritage Buildings of Amherstburg” to Linden Crain, who was the first to order it from the River Bookshop. The book is now for sale at the Amherstburg book store as well as other book stores around Windsor-Essex County.

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“They did a nice job putting it together and editing the photos,” she said. “I think they put together a nice looking book.”

Reiner also expressed her thanks to Richard and Colleen Peddie for funding the project.

The book is $30 and available at the River Bookshop and most other book stores in the Windsor-Essex County area. There will be a public launch Nov. 16 at the River Bookshop with Reiner making a presentation at 6:30 p.m. People are asked to pre-register for that event.

Reiner will also be at the River Bookshop’s Christmas Market Nov. 19 between 1-3 p.m. She will also be making a presentation at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Additional book signings will be Dec. 3 at Shooters Roadhouse from 1-3 p.m., at the Gordon House Dec. 4 from 1-3 p.m. and at River Bookshop Dec. 17 from 1-3 p.m.

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Safe Families Windsor-Essex hosting Christmas Market, still seeking vendors

By Ron Giofu

Heritage plaque presentation Mayor Aldo DiCarlo (right) presented a heritage plaque to Lynne and David Fox for their home at 24 Sandwich St. S. at a recent meeting The home was originally constructed in 1944 and was originally the home Dr. Frederick William Manning.

It was the last such presentation for the 2018-22 term of Amherstburg town council.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & 19 TOY DRIVE - Held at the Royal LePage Binder office, 65 Sandwich St. North, Amherstburg, from 12-4 p.m. each Saturday. Accepting new, unwrapped toys. Toys will be donated to Amherstburg Community Services (ACS).

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 COATS FOR KIDS KICKOFF - Runs from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.at the Amherstburg Community Hub, 320 Richmond St. Infant to adult sizes available, as well as hats and mittens. Please come to the brown doors (look for signage outside). After Nov. 14, people can pick up coats from Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon. Brown doors, off Richmond St., look for signs.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 CHRISTMAS MARKET - Presented by Safe Families Windsor-Essex. Held at Encounter Church, 125 Alma St. Numerous vendors to be on hand, everyone welcome. Runs from 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. $2 adults, kids 12-and-under free.

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A local non-profit organization is holding a Christmas market next month and welcomes new vendors to take part.

Safe Families Windsor-Essex (SFWE) hosts the market Dec. 3 at Encounter Church, located at 125 Alma St., from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. SFWE regional director Joanne Fear noted they are based out of Lighthouse Church, but the size of the market grew quickly and they had to find a larger venue for it. She added they wanted to keep it in Amherstburg so they partnered with Encounter Church for the market.

“We like the small-town feel and kept it local,” said Fear.

Admission for the Christmas market will be $2 for adults with children 12 and under getting in free.

Proceeds will help run Safe Families Windsor-Essex operations.

Vendors will help out by donating items for raffle prizes, Fear indicated.

“We want to have a community event so people can come together and share,” said Fear.

Last year was the first year for an in-person Christmas market but they had it online the two years previous. There were approximately 30 vendors in 2021 and they hope for more in 2022.

“We turned a lot of people away last year because we just didn’t have the space,” said Fear.

SFWE will be able to use the sanctuary, community room space next to it and the foyer at Encounter Church, she added.

“It’s all run by volunteers,” said Fear, of the market.

SFWE launched in March 2019 and helps families through crises. If a parent is unable to care for their children due to a tragedy, surgery or sudden event or trauma, SFWE can help the parent arrange for

Brittany McGuire and Meriya Wolin show a flyer for Safe Families Windsor-Essex’s Christmas Market that will be held at Encounter Church Dec. 3. They are currently seeking vendors and sponsors for the market. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

their child(ren) to stay with a host family while they address the issues before them. The parents can also be provided with parenting supports and help with accessing community resources to stabilize their homes.

“We’re just exploding,” said Fear. “We’re going everywhere throughout Essex County. We’re busy as there’s a lot of hurt.”

Food and clothing insecurity are major issues that Safe Families Windsor-Essex is finding with people.

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Anyone wishing to be a sponsor or those wanting to be a vendor can contact SFWE at 226-340-9949 or e-mail windsor@safefamilies.ca.

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Random Acts of Kindness Day Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) supported Random Acts of Kindness Day last Friday by going around in the communities they serve and handing out free cookies from their Meals on Wheels kitchen.

Branka Stewin and Kathy DiBartolomeo handed out cookies to Sandy Hartz and Ron Sutherland last Friday morning in Amherstburg. ACS also serves Harrow, McGregor and LaSalle.

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Members of the outgoing council say thank you, some also bid political life farewell

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“This was, without a doubt, an exceptional term for our employees. Having to maintain town services throughout the pandemic brought a whole other level of challenges above and beyond what they would normally contend with,” he said. “The success of the town was only possible thanks to all of their work and dedication.”

A special thank you was also extended

by DiCarlo to the senior management team “who were always available for me, no matter when I contacted them. Weekends, weeknights and holidays, you always answered the call. The town is lucky to have such an incredible team under the leadership of our newly appointed CAO.” DiCarlo also thanked the town’s large volunteer base.

“These people give their time, day in and day out, with no expectation of compensation or thanks,” he said.

“There’s no doubt that much of what we have to brag about in Amherstburg is also thanks to our dedicated volunteers.”

DiCarlo concluded his farewell address by thanking his family.

“Without their support, I could not have managed two full-time jobs over the last eight years,” he said. “They allowed me to miss far too many family events so that I could lead this town as mayor.

My commitment to this job was also their commitment.”

Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche also bid farewell, as he too didn’t seek re-election.

“I started eight years ago not thinking I’d be here today,” said Meloche. “I was just concerned about the financial situation in Amherstburg and I decided I’d been working in finance for how many years – forty-plus maybe 45 – and thought I could contribute something. I think

I have.”

Meloche believed the town is in a better position since 2014 thanks to all council members since that time. He said the town has grown “considerably” in the last eight years and said conditions have been created to allow investment to come to Amherstburg.

“We’ve made it attractive here and it’s quite evident by the growth we have and the quest to continue to grow,” he said.

Meloche thanked his council colleagues, noting the 2018-22 term was difficult as he pointed out that he had just lost his wife when the term began.

“It afforded me the opportunity to really get into serving the town,” he said, “without someone at home to go to.”

Meloche praised all candidates who ran, noting running for council is difficult.

He added Amherstburg has some of the best staff he’s worked with over the years, and that he has received good guidance and support.

“I want to thank everyone here,” said Meloche. “It’s been a team effort.”

Councillor Marc Renaud, who was defeated in his bid for re-election, also offered his gratitude for the opportunity to serve on town council.

“I just want to thank the residents for electing me to this term,” said Renaud. “I want to thank staff. They do a lot of work day in and day out for us. I want to thank the council members here and good luck to all.”

Councillor Michael Prue, who will become mayor when the new term begins later this month, said he has learned a lot over the last four years.

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drive them all,” said Prue. “I have come to admire the town even more, the people who live here enormously and the people on council.”

Town council has had to make “very difficult” decisions over the past four years and Prue said “I am proud of everyone around this table for making it happen. I am proud of the employees and, in spite of the fact I may ask too many difficult questions, I am always amazed at how well you answer them. You are right at the top of the game.”

Prue believed the outgoing council is leaving the town better than where they found it. He thanked his wife Shirley, who supported him in his run for council and mayor, adding she “has always stood by my side.”

Councillor Peter Courtney, who was re-elected to his second term, said he was fortunate enough to be one of five “newbies” to be elected in 2018.

“I was fortunate and humbled enough to be chosen by the residents,” he said.

“Like the mayor said, we survived a pandemic so it kind of gyped us out of two years out of a four-year term but we still operated as best we could via Zoom.”

Courtney thanked staff for their work and said “I love our senior management team and how everything has come together.” He believed “we’re in a good spot for the next four years” with management and also thanked his council colleagues. There was “an obvious divided council” in previous terms and he believes this council was more united.

“I (was) fortunate enough to share this ride with you all and I’m privileged and fortunate to extend it for another four years,” he said. “I am thankful for everything.”

Councillor Patricia Simone, who was also defeated in her bid for re-election, offered her thanks to the residents for allowing her to sit at the council table the past four years.

“It’s been an honour and I’ve learned so much,” she said. “Thank you to my colleagues for the conversations and

discussions. While we have not always agreed, we still remained great colleagues and worked for the residents.”

Simone also thanked administration.

“Thanks for always answering my questions whether I wanted to hear the answers or not,” said Simone. “Thank you to my family and friends for their love and support during this journey. It’s been a great experience.”

Simone added she was excited the new council has two women and a youth voice at the table and wished them success.

Councillor Don McArthur will be back for a second term after being re-elected and recalled being a reporter for the Windsor Star in 1999. He said there was “palace intrigue and controversy” covering Amherstburg council, and said he can appreciate it as a councillor as well because it shows residents are engaged in the political process.

Being on council has had “peaks and valleys,” McArthur said, but mostly peaks. He added it has been a rewarding and gratifying experience so far “and I’m blessed with another crack at it so thank you to the folks who voted me back in.”

McArthur also thanked staff, noting he was told by mayors and deputy mayors he knew to praise town staff members.

“A productive and engaged staff is going to move mountains to get the job done,” he said.

Pleasing everyone is something he learned can’t be done, with McArthur adding he has learned to set clear objectives and empower staff. He also thanked DiCarlo for “all your guidance and support,” adding he greatly respects the outgoing mayor. Calling Meloche “Mr. MrGregor,” McArthur thanked him as well. He further thanked Renaud and Simone for their friendship.

Residents and volunteers are the “lifeblood” of the town adding it wouldn’t be as special of a town without them.

“Thank you Amherstburg. It’s been a wild ride. I’m looking forward to the next four years,” said McArthur.

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River Lights, Santa Claus Parade both coming soon River Lights opening night to be Nov. 19, Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Nov. 26

By Ron Giofu

A pair of holiday staples are soon returning to Amherstburg.

The River Lights Winter Festival celebrates its opening night Nov. 19 with the event running through Jan. 8, 2023. The Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade, presented by the Windsor Parade Corporation, will hit local streets Nov. 26.

The opening night of River Lights starts with road closures at 4:30 p.m. and events starting at 5 p.m.

Enbridge is the presenting sponsor once again this year.

“We’re bringing back the movie this year,” said tourism co-ordinator Sarah Van Grinsven.

The outdoor movie, absent for the last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions, will get underway at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the Navy Yard Park parkette with the feature being “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

Van Grinsven stated there will be costumed carollers, a snow globe with Disney characters and the Provincial Marine firing a cannon. The Commissariat, where the Provincial Marine is based, will also be offering its programming free of charge with the Park House Museum also being open for self-guided tours. The Park House is also open for hands-on tinsel making in the Pensioner’s Cottage behind the museum itself.

The Municipal Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. that evening with holiday greetings being brought by the mayor, who will be Michael Prue by the time the event takes place. There will also be free hot chocolate and cookies, the latter provided by Seasons Amherstburg.

Fireworks will follow shortly after the tree lighting.

“All of the lights will be lit for the rest of the season from that point on,” said Van Grinsven.

There will be five new light displays added, she stated, and that will bring the total of displays to about 135.

The Windsor Parade Corporation is sponsoring the “Magic of Christmas” scavenger hunt and that is open now and runs through Dec. 15. Ten local businesses are part of the event.

“It’s a scavenger hut and people can earn Santa’s Magic Key,” said Van Grinsven.

Points can be collected and prizes won along the

way, she added.

The Santa Shout Out occurs Dec. 16, sponsored by Team Brad Bondy, where Santa’s “special elves” will network with parents and help discover what children in attendance want for Christmas and communicate that with the big guy himself.

The “Light Up the Town” initiative continues where businesses will be lit up for Christmas and Van Grinsven said additional businesses have been added along Richmond St. and Murray St. this year.

River Lights started 15 years ago with a group of volunteers who wanted to bring people out of their homes and to enjoy events in Amherstburg over the holidays. The event grew over the years and now is an official town event.

Van Grinsven also thanked Coxon’s for their help in storing and transporting the River Lights displays every year.

The Nov. 26 Santa Claus Parade will run the same route again this year, which is down Sandwich St. North and then Sandwich St. S. before heading to Richmond St. and Dalhousie St. It starts at 6 p.m. with road closures starting that day around 3 p.m.

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The parades themselves will have many new highlights including new bands, inflatable characters and all new costume characters associated with the various floats. The art and photography contest is a new event that will be held from Nov. 26- Dec.10 in conjunction with the parades and invites artists and photographers to attend the parades and capture images that best portray this year’s theme-The Magic of Christmas.

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By Ron Giofu The County of Essex honoured its warden for the 2018-22 term with the warden hoping to get another four years in the position.

The Warden’s Banquet was held last Friday night at the Ciociaro Club where Gary McNamara was honoured for his service in the county’s top political job for the last four years. McNamara also announced his intentions to seek the position again with Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald also stepping up to announce her intentions for the job.

McNamara, who was recently acclaimed for another term as Tecumseh mayor, thanked his colleagues for allowing him to serve as warden the last four years. He called it an “honour and privilege” to serve in the role.

“Working with Essex County council and staff has been inspiring and humbling.

I could not have asked for a better team to guide and support me as we navigated a global pandemic and historic flooding challenges, and as we celebrated economic growth and new opportunities,” McNamara stated.

Calling the last four years “an incredible and unforgettable roller coaster ride,” McNamara said no one could have seen what was ahead when the term started in late 2018. He pointed out there were the “twin threats” that caused the County of Essex to declare a state of emergency due to rising water levels in the Great Lakes basin as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It was an incredibly uncertain time and that declaration was a momentous step,” he said. “Our resolute and united response to those challenges protected our residents and our infrastructure and allowed us to emerge from the emergency

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Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti (left) presents a gift to Warden Gary McNamara during the Warden’s Banquet last Friday night. Both outgoing and incoming members of Essex County council were at the banquet at the Ciociaro Club. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

stronger and more determined than ever. It showed us just how much we could overcome, just how much we could accomplish, when we worked together for the good of our residents.”

Regarding the water levels, McNamara stated the county worked with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), local municipalities and emergency responders “to take immediate action during major storms.” He said municipalities and the county focused on planning improvements and infrastructure to help prevent flooding of populated areas.

“We joined municipalities across Canada in declaring a climate crisis. Local municipalities distributed sandbags to residents and we all teamed up with Windsor and ERCA to launch a flooding awareness campaign to help citizens protect their homes and be prepared for an emergency,” said McNamara. “We moved forward with a Regional Energy Plan with strategies to address climate change and reduce local energy consumption costs.”

McNamara called the county’s “unified and determined response” to COVID-19 “exemplary and historic,” noting the world changed almost overnight but the county worked to promote the health and safety of the community as well as the regional economy.

“Businesses and public places closed. Students moved online and tens of thousands of us worked from home, using new tools like Zoom and phrases like physical distancing. We wore masks. We stopped gathering together and travelling.

The border closed. Long-term care homes were overwhelmed and our health-care workers were pushed to the brink,” he said. “But quickly our region came together to fight the pandemic with support from our provincial and federal partners. We went from setting up field hospitals and deploying paramedics to assist with COVID testing to setting up mass immunization clinics and creating an isolation centre for farm workers.”

McNamara also credited Essex-Windsor EMS and the Sun Parlour Home for their “superhuman efforts” during the pandemic, whether it be through testing and immunization efforts to the care of seniors.

The county’s financial position is strong, he added, crediting the “pay-as-you go approach,” and McNamara thanked administration for their efforts. County services are also being enhanced as the population grows, he added.

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Seasons Amherstburg honours veterans with annual Pennies for Poppies fundraiser Fundraiser raises money for Royal Canadian Legion Special to the RTT Seasons Amherstburg has launched its annual Pennies for Poppies fundraiser in support of local veterans in their communities leading up to Remembrance Day. From November 1- 11, Seasons Retirement Communities across Ontario and Alberta will be fundraising for their local Royal Canadian Legion and honouring the many heroes who live in their communities.

“We remember and recognize the veterans in our homes and local communities with our commemorative Pennies for Poppies fundraiser to pay respect and never forget their bravery in fighting for our freedom,” says Robyne Thompson, general manager at Seasons Amherstburg Retirement Community.

“We thank them for their incredible devotion and sacrifice in serving our country and will continue to support our local Legion in gratitude.”

The Pennies for Poppies campaign encourages residents, staff and visitors to donate money with self-service poppy boxes as well as take the time to recognize veterans. In celebration of the remarkable heroes in their communities, each Seasons location creates a commemorative poppy garden display to reinforce its commitment to honouring those who have fought for Canada and remember their stories.

The “Poppy Garden” has returned outside of Seasons Amherstburg. Seasons has also launched its annual “Pennies for Poppies” fundraiser. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Since 2016, Seasons has collaborated with The Royal Canadian Legion to support the important work they do to help aging veterans.

Poppy donations go directly to providing financial assistance and support to veterans, including

Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP and their families who are in need.

For those interested in donating directly to a local Legion, visit legion.ca/donations.

McNamara honoured at warden’s banquet Continued from Page 6 “The county is poised for growth and prosperity because of the outstanding teamwork by our seven strong municipalities. I have been fortunate as warden to have had the backing of a dedicated and determined council. It has been a pleasure to work with all of the mayors and deputy mayors who served Essex County this term. I will miss those who are leaving council to take a break or move on. You have laid important groundwork for those who follow you and your hard work will not be forgotten,” he said.

McNamara said there are seven strong municipalities and that companies look for stable governments in which to expand, and stated that as part of his reasoning for running for a second term as warden.

MacDonald credited McNamara’s efforts, including his support and mentorship over the years, but believed it is time for new blood at the head of county council.

“Quite frankly, it’s time for change,” said MacDonald.

MacDonald said she has stood “shoulder to shoulder” with McNamara and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens on regional issues and has also worked on behalf of the county on provincial matters.

“I have never taken a back seat on tough, regional issues,” she said, citing homelessness, road expansion, trails, climate change, and the new mega-hospital as examples of what she has worked on.

Recalling that she was the only woman on Essex County council two terms ago, MacDonald added there will be five women on the incoming county council and believes people are getting more comfortable with the notion of women in leadership roles. She added she knows how to work with men but noted her candidacy for warden was not simply about having a woman in charge.

The Leamington mayor also cited her work with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and its solid waste task force.

MacDonald added “reading the room is essential” and “it’s time to pass the baton.” She said she believes every municipality should have a shot at the warden’s position and that it’s been occupied for representatives from the north side of the county for the last 12 years (McNamara from 2018-22 and Lakeshore’s Tom Bain from 2010-18).

Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti and LaSalle’s incoming mayor Crystal Meloche both announced they intend to seek the role of deputy warden. Former Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos held the position until his resignation in the summer to accept an out-of-town CAO position.

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By Tim Rousseau The year was 1994 and for the first time in my military career I would be deploying into an active conflict zone.

The civil war in the former Yugoslavia had been raging for more than two years and had been bloody and destructive. The conflict had killed, wounded, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people and had set Europe on an uncertain edge. Previous rotations had been very difficult for the members of the United Nation Protection Force (UNPRFOR) and for our rotation there would no exception.

Peacekeepers began deploying to the former Yugoslav Republic in 1992. But it was June of that year, when Canadian Peacekeepers in the face of relentless attacks from hostile forces successfully re-opened the airport in the besieged city of Sarajevo, allowing vital humanitarian aid to flow for the first time in months. From 9 until 17 September 1993, the Battle of the Medak Pocket saw Canadian Peacekeepers in a fierce battle to protect innocent civilians while valiantly trying to maintain the peace. Out gunned and greatly outnumbered, Canadian

troops performed heroically, defending their positions from an overwhelming force.

I deployed to Croatia in August of 1994 as part of Operation Mandarin with the Canadian Logistics Battalion (CANLOGBAT) stationed at Primosten, Croatia.

Our role was to provide Construction Engineering support to units within the Canadian Area of Operations (AOR). While most members of the Construction Troop were stationed out of Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, we had several personnel from units across the CAF to augment the Troop’s strength. One of the augmentees and arguably one of the most important members was the Refrigeration and Mechanical Systems Technician by the of name Corporal Andy Dopson. Andy was our only RM Tech and had the vast responsibility of maintaining the heating and cooling systems on camp and at the main supply depot at the Port of Sibernik.

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The camp at Primosten had recently been relocated from an area near the besieged town of Daruvar in the eastern part of Croatia in order to provide better logistical support to the Canadian Battle Groups. The Battle Groups, known as CANBAT 1, located northeast of our position and CANBAT 2 located in Bosnia and Herzegovina had seen significant hostile activities through our tour. At any given time, members of the Troop were required to deploy forward to these locations to support ongoing operations. On one such occasion, Master Corporal Bernie Greffel and I were sent to assist the Canadian Contingent at Camp Pleso near the Croatian Capital of Zagreb. Our mission was to improve living and working conditions hastily constructed when Canadian Troops landed at that location just months before. Prior to our departure from the main camp and due to the large concentration of land mines throughout Former Yugoslavia, we had been given very strict instruction to stay on the Main Supply Route while travelling inland from the coast. This was followed by a dire warning to stay on hard packed and paved surfaced roads even in the event of a breakdown.

On route we travelled through what was left of the town of Karlovac. Grim reminders of a significant battle were everywhere.

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Continued from Page 8 through the narrow streets bordered with still smoldering, bullet ridden and roofless structures.

A town almost completely devoid of life but for the few people who remained. The people walked amongst the devastation like ghost in the landscape, emotionless and seemingly oblivious to our presence.

Most of us would deploy several times into the forward areas throughout our tour and every move forward carried significant risks. Consistently on guard of the real efforts from hostile forces actively mobilizing throughout the region as once again peace was all but uncertain. I left Croatia the end of February of 1995, but homecoming celebrations for most of us would be short-lived, because within a few months our unit once again received a warning order to redeploy to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This time, we would be going into the heart of an area that had seen some of the deadliest fighting in Europe since World War II, the Bihac Pocket.

On 1 January 1996, we deployed under the auspices of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Implementation Force (IFOR) Operation Alliance. Our mission was to enforce the terms of newly signed Dayton Peace Accord using all means necessary. Arriving in the dead of a Bosnian winter, our priority was to secure and construct camps for the Canadian Contingents at the Velika Kladusa, Coralici and Zgon.

Canadian Military Engineers worked tirelessly to prepare for the follow-on deployment of upwards of 1,000 Canadian and Coalition troops. During the first weeks, we worked day and night establishing camp infrastructure in order to provide the security zone needed to enforce peace after nearly three years of vicious fighting.

The work was completed under very tight time restraints, in brutal winter conditions with the everpresent threat of attack. I was sent almost immediately to Coralici to work with an incredible crew including Corporal Dwight Rideout, Corporal J.C Charrette and Corporal Joe Walsh. Dwight was Structures Technician I had served with previously at Canadian Forces Station Alert in the Canadian High Artic, an extremely hard working and very skilled technician.

J.C. was a Plumbing and Heating Technician; he deployed with me to Croatia the previous year. His skill, work ethics combined with incredible initiative in the face of short supplies insured that all the major water and sanitary distribution systems on the camp were miraculously completed.

Joe was an Electrical Generating Systems Technician and was responsible for the monstrous task of maintaining the generators that provided electrical power to the camp. He also worked tirelessly designing and installing the sprawling electrical distribution network needed to power the accommodations and the main headquarters for the Canadian Contingent.

Due to consistent belligerent activities in the area, we had to always remain vigilant and cautious to our surroundings. Regardless of the job we were doing from laying out the electrical distribution to installing a roof we had to be ready to defend our position from attack.

Days were long, ranging from twelve to sixteen hours, seven days a week. On top of that, we were on call twenty-four hours a day seven days a week in the event of breakdowns or emergency service calls.

Thanks to the good humour and positive attitude of Dwight, J.C. and Joe, life was made a whole lot easier for all at Camp Coralici. When speaking with members of the local population, they commented on the positive influence the Canadians had already made in the area in such a short time.

I would like to say it was all positive but the displacement of people, mostly innocent women and children combined with the sheer devastation of this terrible conflict are memories I carry to this day. Then the worst thing happened, with less than a month left on my second deployment, Sapper Chris Holopina was killed on route to help clear coalition soldiers trapped in a mine field. Chris was a young Combat Engineer that had worked with us constructing the camp at Coralici. Chris had a positive influence to all around him, with an optimistic disposition no matter the job or adverse working conditions. He was killed serving to restore a fragile peace to a very troubled part of the world. His dedication and devotion to duty will never be forgotten.

In the years that follow I would be required to deploy on many other domestic and international operations. I learned very quickly that peace and freedom is a precious gift that cannot be taken for granted. That we as citizens and neighbors must work together to sustain this precious gift.

Many of us were sent as peacekeepers into regions often with very little peace to keep. We did our duty with the thought that somehow the fruits of our labour would hopefully help bring peace and stability to struggling societies throughout the world.

That by serving to restore peace in these regions would protect the peace, security, and freedom we enjoy at home today.

But the cost has been high, we remember the nearly 4,300 peacekeepers from around the world who have paid the ultimate sacrifice trying maintain the peace.

“Not merely peace in our time but for all time” John F. Kennedy 1963.

Education workers hit picket lines

Education workers represented by CUPE hit the picket lines last Friday with Essex being one of the locations. Workers from Amherstburg were among those on the line, protesting legislation from the province that imposed a new contract on them. Catholic schools were closed last Friday and Monday while public schools remained open, but all schools reopened Tuesday when the Ontario government withdrew the legislation and contract talks resumed. RTT Photos by Ron Giofu

Author: Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) Tim Rousseau, a Construction Engineering Superintendent served 32 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. Is a veteran of four separate Peace Support Operations and the War in Afghanistan. Originally from River Canard now resides in Amherstburg Ontario.

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Amherstburg Rotary Club hosting Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni hockey game

By Evon Jr. Brockett

The North Star High School band performed at the Halloween Pasta concert last Thursday night. A meal prepared by the school’s culinary department preceded the concert. RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

North Star concert band gives first performance in new school

By Ron Giofu The North Star High School concert band gave its first concert in its new school recently.

The band presented “Halloween Pasta Night” in the school’s cafeteria with the band playing various songs they have been learning. The show was presented in conjunction with the school’s culinary department with the meal including chicken parmesan and pasta before the performance.

“It went really well,” said Randy Lefrancois, music teacher at North Star High School. “We had about 160 people here. The band played awesome. It was a good experience for everyone.”

Lefrancois indicated that band concerts were a regular feature at General Amherst High School and has continued at North Star High School.

Lefrancois said they usually average about six or seven shows per school year.

There are about 25 students in the North Star concert band, Lefrancois added, and they practice about two hours per week.

Proceeds from the show will go towards the band trip later this year and, while not finalized as of yet, the band may possibly go to Ottawa and Montreal in the spring.

Parents helped with the show, as they helped bring in desserts and raffle prizes that were collected from around the Amherstburg community.

The Amherstburg Rotary Club is looking to bring retired hockey stars of the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni team into town.

Some of those players will include Rick Vaive, Todd Warriner, Dave Mcllwain, Peter Holland, Mike Zigomanis, Al Iafrate, Matt Martin, Ric Nattress, and Ric Jackman. The Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni team will be playing a select group of local players in a charity game, with proceeds being directed to local Rotary initiatives.

This event will take place at the Libro Centre Nov. 19 with a meet and greet (VIP only) running from 5-7 p.m. and then the hockey game from 7-9 p.m. with an all-ice photo of everyone who played in the game shortly after. For this event, two ticket options will be sold. The regular VIP tickets which are being sold for $100 and regular tickets to see the game which will be sold for $30.

Tickets are being sold on the Eventbrite website up until when the game starts.

With the VIP tickets, passionate players and families around the town of Amherstburg will have the chance to chat and meet with the retired players of the Toronto Maple Leafs team as well as taking a picture, enjoying food and refreshments, and having the best seats in the house for the game.

According to the Amherstburg Rotary Club president Joan Donaldson, all the members of the Rotary Club did their job in planning this event alongside the chairpersons, Jeremy Warnock and Susanne Rainhard, who spent many hours volunteering their time to taking on a humungous responsibility for this event.

When asked where proceeds are going from the charity game, Donaldson says, “we would love to raise this money to put fun into the community specifically by looking for what the needs of the community are. We want to help make this town a better place for everybody and to try and support youth in the community. For example, the playground at the Toddy Jones Park was us getting it there.” Donaldson also says, “The Rotary’s mission is to grow in the community and the world and make a difference.”

The Amherstburg Rotary club would like to thank their sponsors for this event which are Sunbuilt Homes, Brad Bondy of Re/Max Realty, AM 800, The Town of Amherstburg, Families First, Thrashers Sales and Leasing, and CTV. All other supporters are thanked as well, she noted.

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North Star running back Austin Fevreau (3, left) evades a Massey tackler during first half action last Thursday evening.

North Star won their first game of the season 31-2.

Wolves knock off Massey for first win of the season

By Ron Giofu

A bit of history was made last Thursday night.

The North Star Wolves won their first football game under the name of their new school, defeating the visiting Massey Mustangs 31-2 at the Libro Centre.

The young team celebrated as the clock hit zero as the team’s work in practice and in games finally paid off after five straight defeats to start the 2022 WECSSAA Tier 2 senior football season.

Ashton Fevreau got things going for North Star in the first quarter thanks to his 40-yard punt return touchdown. A nine-yard TD pass from quarterback Kaydin Cacilhas to wide receiver Eli Smethurst expanded the lead and also capped a drive which saw touchdowns called back twice on penalties with the drive also being kept alive due to Massey penalties.

Kyle Jones’ five-yard touchdown run in the third quarter put North Star up 19-0 and then a 70-yard punt return touchdown by Fevreau gave the Wolves a 25-0 lead heading to the fourth quarter.

North Star got a nine-yard touchdown pass from Cacilhas to wide receiver Ben Nemeth in the fourth quarter. A safety late in the game by Massey broke the shutout.

“It feels amazing since we were 0-5 to start the season,” said Fevreau. “This is the first full game I started at running back. I’m really proud of the offensive line.”

As for his two touchdowns on punt returns, Fevreau said he and teammate Kyle Jones were looking to get the Wolves’ special teams going so they worked on plays such as a reverse, which they used successfully in the game.

While the Wolves started the season slower than they wanted to, Fevreau added he was happy with the game against Massey.

“I couldn’t be any prouder of my team,” said Fevreau.

North Star head coach John Rudak was happy for his players after the game.

“It’s a huge lift and a huge step forward for everyone,” said Rudak.

Rudak said based on the way they were playing the previous few weeks, he thought the game against the Mustangs would be closer. He said the Wolves program is similar to that of Massey’s, as they have a lot of Grade 9 and 10 players learning the sport.

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The Amherstburg Admirals got back on the winning track Sunday night.

The Admirals (5-9-0, 10 points) snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Wheatley Sharks at the Libro Centre.

Stefan Jacobs got things going for the Admirals with a first period goal 4:31 into the game. Amherstburg made it 3-0 with a pair of goals in under a two-minute span just past the midway point of the second period.

Braedon Armstrong’s powerplay goal made it 2-0 at the 13:02 mark of the second period while Stefan Djordjevic’s goal at 14:56 put the Admirals up by three.

Braedon Caetano scored at the 19:32 mark of the third period to pull Wheatley within two but they could get no closer as the two teams played a scoreless third period.

Wheatley outshot Amherstburg 39-34 on the night with Admirals goalie Josh Courtney making 38 saves.

“When you can get a win, you are feeling a lot better,” said Admirals head coach Paul Bortignon. “I think we were good tonight. I liked how we played from the start.”

The Admirals made a trade with the Lakeshore Canadiens during the week, sending goalie Nick Bolton and forward Matteo Frattaroli to Lakeshore for forwards Kyle Bleau and Jeremy Desbiens. Bleau provided a “big body presence” and was a +3 against the Sharks while Desbiens brings “a lot of speed” to the Admirals lineup, said Bortignon.

The Admirals were missing numerous players due to injury Sunday night. Landon Prince, Connor Demelo, Colton Candido, Max Jones and Logan Graziano were among the Admirals out of the lineup Sunday night.

“We have a lot of bodies out,” said Bortignon. He added the AP players who dressed had good games.

The Admirals don’t play again until Friday night when they travel to Dresden so Bortignon hopes they can get healthier and bring some players back into their lineup.

With the Admirals having a young team, Bortignon was happy they are through their losing streak and believes they will gain momentum by beating Wheatley. He said they will look to get better every

Admirals co-owner Matt Fox and his brother Lt. Col. Ryan Fox drop the puck between Wheatley captain Matt Carvalho (left) and Amherstburg assistant captain Derek Berdusco (right). The game was the last home game prior to Remembrance Day.

practice.

Amherstburg’s next home game is this Sunday at 7 p.m. against the Wallaceburg Thunderhawks.

Prior to the game, forward Owen Papulkas was honoured as player of the month for October. There was also a ceremonial puck drop with LieutenantColonel Ryan Fox, brother of Admirals co-owner Matt Fox, doing the honours.

Ryan Fox attended Royal Military College from 2000-04. In 2004, he was commissioned as a SecondLieutenant, posted to 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2005. In 2007, Ryan was posted to 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron and promoted to Captain. In 2009, he was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics as an Instructor, and in 2012 was posted to Canada Command as a desk officer for domestic operations. In 2014, he was posted to Assistant Deputy Minister as a contract management officer. He was promoted to Major in 2015 and posted to 1 Canadian Air Division as the Air Supply Officer. In 2018, he posted to 22 Wing North Bay as the Wing Logistics & Engineering Officer. Ryan was transferred to the Air Reserve in 2019 and became the Air Reserve Flight Commander. In 2021, he was promoted to LieutenantColonel and posted to the Chief of the Air Force Staff as a policy development officer.

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Meg works for the Marsh Collection and is an expert on the heritage properties of Amherstburg. Her new title does a beautiful job shining a light on our historic buildings that help make Amherstburg special. In this just-released hardcover book, she has written about more than 100 properties documenting their interesting backstories and showing historic photos most have never had the opportunity to see. As Meg says “heritage buildings are an important part of Amherstburg’s collective history”.

Attend her public event on November 16 at the River Bookshop.

The Stone Child is the 3rd book in The Misewa Saga by Canadian author David A. Robertson.

Two Indigenous children living with their foster parents have discovered a portal to a land where the animals walk on 2 feet, wear clothes, follow traditional ways and speak Cree. The children, along with their furry friends battle monsters and rescue loved ones all while learning a lot about themselves.

Robertson’s way of writing draws the reader right in, you’ll feel like you are in Misewa with Morgan and Eli. All three books are fantastic YA reads.

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Oh how I wish we could pass the month of November The sad days I don’t want to remember.

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Unifor Local 200 Retirees (Seagram, Vivendi, Diageo) will be holding their Annual Christmas Party Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, 12:00pm (noon) at K of C Hall Richmond St., Amherstburg.

The final date to reserve, and pay for tickets is Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Because of the overwhelming need this year, we are asking you to bring canned goods, dry goods, or a cash donation for the Amherstburg Foodbank.

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Wolves finish regular season with 9-1 record on the basketball court

By Ron Giofu

The North Star Wolves senior girls basketball team closed the regular season strong and look to carry the momentum through the WECSSAA “AA” playoffs.

The Wolves closed the 2022 WECSSAA Tier 2 regular season with a 9-1 record as they defeated the Catholic Central Comets 57-34 last Tuesday evening. It was the eighth win for North Star, who built up a 38-10 halftime advantage en route to the victory.

The game was played at General Amherst High School due to ongoing delays in finishing the new gymnasium at North Star High School.

Assistant coach Lyndi Meloche said their defense stepped up and everyone on the team contributed to the victory.

“We took care of business,” said Meloche. “We’re calling it taking care of business because we’re not done yet.”

Meloche said the goal is to keep winning throughout the playoffs. She said players are improving gameafter-game and she is “pleasantly surprised” by their progress.

“They surpassed my expectations, and they are getting better every game,” said Meloche.

Every player saw the floor in the regular season finale “so that’s good to see,” she added. They want

to do something special in their first season as the Wolves, she added.

Two members of the Wolves that helped propel them to the win last Tuesday were Lily Sleigh and Jerzie Rego.

“I think we played really well,” said Sleigh.

Sleigh indicated they didn’t get much action on the court last year due to conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic but believed they have improved this season.

“In the beginning, weren’t playing together,” said Sleigh. “We’re a lot better as a team than we were before. We’ve definitely improved since the beginning of the season.”

Rego added the team has gained confidence throughout the course of the regular season. She stated the coaching is great as well.

“We have a lot of trust within our team,” she said.

The Wolves opened the playoffs Monday evening in a rematch with Catholic Central, also at General Amherst. The 44-32 win by North Star means the WECSSAA playoffs continue this week.

North Star’s Hannah Rusenstrom (12, left) tries to go to the basket while being defended by Catholic Central’s Lily Penrone last Thursday. North Star won the game 57-34.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING: TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022 commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario.

The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning Bylaw 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. 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, December 1, 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 PURPOSE OF THIS ZONONG BYLAW AMENDMENT: The proposed Amendment is general in nature and applies to various properties throughout the Town of Amherstburg, therefore no key map has been provided in this notice.

A redline version of the proposed changes along with the proposed by-law are located on the Town’s website on the Planning division Planning Notices page at http://amherstburg.ca/planningnotices.

The purpose of this housekeeping amendment is to update certain provisions in Zoning By-law 199952, as amended. The matters to be addressed by the amendment include; - Section 3(23) PARKING REGULATIONS with the following change: • Amending 3(23)(a) Parking Spaces Required to include the parking space requirements for barrierfree accessible parking spaces to conform with the current parking regulations and parking standards set by the Province through The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA, 2005), Ontario Regulation 191/11.

- Section 3(1)(b) ACCESSORY USES with the following change: • Amending 3(1)(b) LOT COVERAGE to change the permitted total lot coverage of all non-farm accessory use structures to 10%.

The proposed Amendments to the Zoning By-law are in conformity with the policies of the Official Plan and recent legislation passed by the Provincial Government.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Further information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/03/22) Amendment 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 Zoning Bylaw 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

ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed 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, December 1, 2022 before the meeting 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

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 9th day of November, 2022.

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

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

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING: TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022 commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. ANY PERSON seeking to attend meetings inperson 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, December 1, 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 REZONING APPLICATION: This rezoning application affects approximately 32,760 sq ft of land municipally known as the land at 9540 Walker Road (County Road 11) (see map below).

This rezoning, if approved, will change the existing Commercial General Zone to a new site-specific Commercial General Zone to allow for a one storey multi-unit commercial plaza. Site-specific lot and building regulations will be incorporated at this location, in accordance with an approved site plan.

The property is designated General Commercial in the Official Plan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed 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, December 1, 2022 before the meeting 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.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 9th day of November, 2022.

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

Further information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/21/22) Amendment 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 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 Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012

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North Star advances in volleyball playoffs

By Ron Giofu

The WECSSAA “AA” senior boys volleyball playoffs started on a positive note for the North Star Wolves.

The Wolves hosted the L’Essor Aigles last Thursday afternoon in three straight sets in a match played at General Amherst High School. North Star pulled away from L’Essor to take the first set 25-13 and the two teams went back-and-forth in the second set, won

by North Star 25-21.

The third set turned out to be closer than it originally appeared it would be, as the Wolves built a 24-18 lead. However, L’Essor reeled off five straight points to make it a 24-23 affair before the Wolves were able to finish the match off.

“I think it was a pretty good game,” said North Star’s Declan McGrath. “I think everyone played pretty well.”

McGrath said it was a full team effort against the Aigles.

“We tried to substitute everyone in,” said McGrath.

“Everyone showed up ready to play.”

The Wolves entered the playoffs after a regular season where they picked up four wins and lost six times in WECSSAA Tier 1 play. They won 14 sets and had 669 points throughout the regular season while losing 16 sets and 673 points.

“I think it was pretty good,” McGrath said of the regular season. “A lot of the games we played were pretty close.”

North Star’s goal was to advance as far as they could in the WECSSAA playoffs, he added.

“We’re doing pretty well,” said McGrath.

North Star was scheduled to play the Leamington Lions in the next round of the WECSSAA playoffs, in a match that was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Leamington. That match occurred after this issue of the River Town Times went to press.

Declan McGrath of the North Star Wolves is in position to return a serve during their match against L’Essor last Thursday.

The Wolves won 25-13, 25-21 and 25-23.

RTT Photo by Ron Giofu

Wolves pick up first win

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Rudak believed the win will give them momentum heading into the final game of the regular season. If they win their Nov. 10 home game against St. Anne, the Wolves might qualify for one of the three “bowl games” set up as part of the WECSSAA playoffs.

Rudak said he was proud of the entire team, stating all players got into the game. He hopes that will spark additional interest in the football program at North Star High School and even more players will come out next season.

Admirals down Wheatley 3-1

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“It’s a humbling experience,” he said of doing the puck drop.

Ryan added he never would have thought his journey would have led him to being recognized in his hometown when he joined the military 22 years ago.

“I try to come home for holidays and special events,” he said, adding a cottage in North Bay allows family members to visit him as well.

“I appreciate the love and support my family has given me over the years,” he said. “It’s much appreciated.”

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING: TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022 commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario.

The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning Bylaw 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. 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, December 1, 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 REZONING APPLICATION: This rezoning application will affect approximately 2.73 hectares of land described as Concession 6, Part Lot 68, municipally known as 6101 County Road 20 (see map below).

This Zoning Amendment, if approved, will rezone the subject lands from “Institutional (I) Zone” to “Special Provision Institutional (I-6) Zone”. The parcel is designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s Official Plan.

The rezoning, if approved, will place the property in a site-specific Institutional Zone to allow for a student residence in addition to all other uses permitted in the Institutional (I) Zone.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed 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, December 1, 2022 before the meeting 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.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 9th day of November, 2022.

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

Further information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/22/22) Amendment 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 Zoning Bylaw 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 Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING: TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022 commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. ANY PERSON seeking to attend meetings inperson 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, December 1, 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 REZONING APPLICATION: This rezoning application affects approximately 0.62 ha of land municipally known as the land at 433 Sandwich Street South (see map below).

This rezoning, if approved, will amend the existing site-specific Commercial Highway Zone to to allow for a three-storey commercial addition to the existing building. Site-specific lot and building regulations will be incorporated at this location, in accordance with an approved amending site plan. The property is designated General Commercial in the Official Plan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed 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, December 1, 2022 before the meeting 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.

DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 9th day of November, 2022.

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

Further information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/24/22) Amendment 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 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 Information will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). All comments and communications received will become part of the public record unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. If you want to learn more about why and how the Town collects your information, write to the Town Clerk’s Office, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A5 or call 519-736-0012

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