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Tiny cabins chosen to house homeless At their mid-January meeting, council voted to approve the model with the aim of providing transitional housing to residents that find themselves in need of shelter.

The 100-square-foot cabins, constructed out of shipping containers, arrive fully

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by NOW Housing, the cabins are portable and can be moved to different sites as needed.

Chatham-Kent will join PeterChatham-Kent has decided to borough and the Region of Wamove forward to create a 50-titerloo, which have cabin develny-cabin development to help opments in place. address the ongoing homelessCouncil’s decision followed a ness problem. detailed report by Josh Myers, C-K’s director of operations for housing services. The report compared the cost of constructing a fixed bunkhouse-style congregate living structure to the cabin concept.

Building and staffing a In our column, we often share the insights, stories and encounters experienced at two-storey congregate the Funeral Home and beyond. We are blessed to be able to help families of all homeless facility is more different faiths, backgrounds and walks of life through their grief journey. At a expensive than the cabin time of loss, people are often either at their best or at their worst, and families model and not recomtend to either come together or come apart. Working with grief and death day in mended, Myers said. and day out can be challenging. It is certainly not a job for everyone and not evThe capital cost for eryone can cut it. We are fortunate to have been able to hone and train a team of 50 residential cabins compassionate and passionate, authentic and hard-working professionals to serve and support structures our families. Our greatest asset is our team. As such I only felt it appropriate to is $1.93 million, plus highlight some of the individuals that I am fortunate enough to work with. $650,000 for delivery and installation.

- Nathan The fully furnished cabWe were very fortunate to get to know Marg ins include a bed frame, Kloostra over the years. We would see her mattress, mini-fridge, working regularly at Rossini’s restaurant in table and chair, shelvChatham, and she would often work our staff ing, air conditioning and parties when we tried to give our reception staff an heating and they can be evening off. When Rossini’s restaurant closed, we locked. There will be were thrilled when Marg agreed to join our team. additional costs for site Marg brings with her years of customer service readiness and preparaexperience, and is a key member of our Reception tion.

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Chatham-Kent’s homeless residents received a bit of good news recently with the announcement council voted to create a tiny-home complex.

there’s an expectation the participants will work with community partners to transition out of the space “as soon as possible.”

Staff from the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre will be offering services on site as well.

The municipality has done their homework on the issue, visiting the Waterloo site and gleaning information from engaged stakeholder groups and more than 120 people with lived experience in homelessness.

Myers said the cabin arrangement is cheaper and comes with the added advantage of being able to be upsized or downsized if necessary.

Plus, he said, it affords more privacy for the resident, allows couples to stay together, adds increased safety and also allows people to keep their pets, which

can’t be done under the current model at Victoria Park Place.

Because of the chronic shortage of available housing and runaway rent costs, the municipality is also working on a secondary housing plan.

Currently, Myers said there are 2,400 C-K households dependent on Ontario Works to survive, and the waitlist for affordable housing sits at 1,038, compared to 717 in 2021.

Modular or tiny homes could be a solution. The NOW Housing company has delivered a quote to Chatham to provide 20 units for bachelor-style tiny homes that include a bathroom and a kitchenette for $2.7 million.

It means Chatham-Kent could acquire 50 units for the same price as a 20-unit traditional build, Myers said, as the current cost to build a one-bedroom unit is $400,000.

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Council opts to buy former Sears building

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The Imagine Chatham-Kent community hub project has taken a big step forward.

At its mid-January meeting, before a packed council chamber, C-K council approved the purchase of the former Sears building at the Downtown Chatham Centre in an 11-5 vote.

Potentially, if the plan is found to be feasible, Chatham-Kent will move services from the Civic Centre to the site, as well as revamp space for a new library and museum.

The purchase price, from mall owners listed as 100 King Street CK Holdings Inc., is $2.95 million, with the deal closing Jan. 31.

Numerous deputations at Monday’s meeting spoke out out against the purchase.

Among them were former Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls and several Kent Federation of Agriculture leaders who advised council the idea is financially irresponsible, when so many rural infrastructure needs go unmet.

A number of the speakers chastised previous councils for neglecting to repair the Civic Centre over the years, thereby allowing it to deteriorate into a state that will take an estimated $37 million to fix.

Nicholls said the Civic Centre is Chatham-Kent’s “home” and if your house needs repair, you fix it.

Others said there are too many unknowns when it comes to the project’s costs; several alluded to alleged backroom deals; and some said the library and museum boards had been excluded

from the process.

West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan wanted to “quell any rumours about backdoor deals” with the current purchase.

“I believe the process has been open and transparent,” she said, noting it’s “disheartening” when people “even suggest” open policies aren’t being followed.

Even though the sale was given the green light Monday, it doesn’t mean the project is a done deal. Included in the legal agreement between the two parties are negotiated clauses that allow either the municipality or the developers to withdraw from the agreement.

The terms include a buy-back provision for CK Holdings to repurchase the property at the same purchase price within 18 to 24 months, in the event the municipality nixes the Imagine C-K development.

There’s also an option to purchase and first right of refusal, giving the mall owners the ability to buy the building back if the municipality doesn’t proceed after 18 months, or if Chatham-Kent receives a third party offer within five years of buying the Sears building.

Chatham-Kent will not be purchasing the parking garage, but will have use of 175 parking spaces.

Chatham Coun. Brock McGregor, who spoke in favour of the purchase, said the buy-back provision provides the municipality with some security.

“This is one decision point, not the only decision point,” McGregor told council, noting there’s a “cost to saying no.”

He explained that putting off Civic Centre renovations have seen costs balloon from $13 mil-

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Tiny homes to house homeless Continued from page 2

It’s critical to consider the options as there are currently 200 households in Chatham-Kent with nowhere to live, Myers stressed, adding that community partnerships and locations from across the municipality will be explored and brought back before council.

North Kent Coun. Jamie McGrail, who has toured the Waterloo site, said she thinks the cabin concept is a good option.

“It gives people a sense of own-

ership, “McGrail said, adding the fact that it is portable and that people can bring their pets are plus factors.

Chatham Coun. Marjorie Crew said she’s happy to see the proposal.

“I think the cabin way is the way to go,” Crew said, adding the proposal offers people dignity as they face the trauma of homelessness.

“It gives them the opportunity to recover from homelessness.”

South Kent Coun. Anthony Cec-

cacci concurred.

Ceccacci said the current surge in homelessness hasn’t been seen before and is particularly challenging for rural communities.

“This is somewhat of a temporary solution to help,” he added. “It is a Band-Aid, but it is treating an open wound.”

Myers pointed out that shelters won’t end homelessness as the answer lies in the availability of funding for affordable housing from upper levels of government.

East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonneault said he doesn’t think the Imagine C-K project will revitalize Chatham’s downtown.

“We’re spending money on a building we haven’t done our due diligence on,” he said, adding he’s spoken with many constituents who are “irate” the municipality would buy the building without knowing all the facts.

South Kent Coun. Trevor Thompson also said he couldn’t support buying the Sears building, based on the response he’s received from the community.

A detailed motion by Chatham Coun. Alysson Storey calling for full financial transparency and accountability prior to the sale ended up being withdrawn following a complicated procedure. The councillor said she will be bringing back a revised motion on the matter at the Feb. 5 meeting.

A second motion pertaining to the Imagine C-K development was also approved by council. It authorized administration to move forward to complete the detailed concept design phase for the new hub. The $166,098 contract will go to Nustadia Recreation Inc. is to be funded through the Building Lifecycle Reserve.

Council also authorized administration to hire a project manager for three years to support the design and construction of the hub. The $396,000 cost will also be paid for through the Building Lifecycle Reserve.

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Despite Old Man Winter’s grip, art will be in full bloom at the winter ARTcrawl Jan. 26.

A host of activities are on tap for the event that marks the launch of the 2024 exhibition series for the Thames Art Gallery and ARTspace.

Under the banner of ARTcrawl, three exhibitions will feature paintings, installations and highlights from the gallery’s permanent collection.

ARTcrawl will kick off at ARTspace at 5 p.m. Participating artist Maxwell

Johnson will unveil his debut exhibition, “Eye, Sea, You,” allowing attendees to experience his work.

Next on the agenda are stops at the Art & Heirloom Shop and Crow City Cafe where pieces

by Dava Robichaud, Bev Fish and Lorie Thibault will be on display.

At 7 p.m., the Thames Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception for celebrated artist Amanda McCavour’s “The Blue Afar.” This installation serves as the gallery’s main event, filling ground-floor spaces with blue thread-like forms

suspended from the ceiling.

The mezzanine will showcase works from the Thames Art Gallery’s permanent collection with works conveying the themes of fragility and the ephemeral.

The Chatham-Kent Museum will open its doors as well for an exhibition of its collection of C-K’s history with an ’80-themed exhibition.

The night will be capped by performances by hometown guitar virtuosos Tom Lockwood and Darryl Orr at 8 p.m. in Studio One.

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Bulk items will not impact your weekly garbage limit.

This service will be provided four times a year. Book a pickup by completing a bulk collection request in the Recycle Coach App or by calling 519-360-1998. Bulk items include mattresses, furniture, rugs and non-collapsible boxes. There is a three item limit per dwelling unit quarterly collection.

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Opinion Tough task Should the squeakiest wheel get the proverbial grease? It appears everyone opposed to council’s decision to purchase the former Sears building and explore moving municipal operations, the Chatham library and C-K Museum there think so.

Councillors are elected to represent the people, certainly. But they are elected to make the tough decisions.

These are decisions that aren’t always popular in the short term.

If council were to listen to the loudest of its ratepayers, then local resident John Cryderman would have been appeased years ago.

If council listened to the loudest voices, the politicians would go against the provincial grain and keep agricultural land tax rates in our municipality – an area with some of the richest land in the province – below the provincial average...oh, wait...

If that bit of sarcasm offends you, then let us switch out a tree bylaw in its place (we have the lowest forest coverage in the province, yet have no bylaw in regard to limiting tree cutting in rural areas). Imagine being a councillor sitting on the board of the local conservation authority and opposing the preservation of the limited

tree cover we have left…

Do you want a council that sways in the breeze, or one that looks to the future?

Personally, we would have liked to have had a pre-Covid council that should have had the guts to outlay $13 million in 2018 to fix the Civic Centre and deal with any backlash then. But instead, they pushed the matter down the road and let the issue snowball to the expensive problem it has become today.

And don’t get angry with the development team who purchased the Downtown Chatham Centre and offered a deal that council could not ignore.

Furthermore, even if there were more than a dozen deputations against the decision to acquire the Sears building, and there were additional letters from residents, how can one truly know if that is the opinion of the majority of ratepayers?

We say that while looking back at the history of abysmal voter turnout.

No one can know the wishes of the electorate when fewer than one in three gets off their couches and takes the time to go and vote.

Until that changes, well, apparently council has carte blanche.

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Library accessibility in question: reader Editor: It is very unfortunate that after ruining our beautiful Civic Centre, Chatham-Kent council has decided to buy a pig in a poke.

Even more unfortunate, there are major limited mobility issues with the old Sears building should

council force the Chatham-Kent Public Library to relocate to that ridiculous site.

The current library entrances, both front and rear, are within approximately 30 feet of several parking spaces. The ar-

chitectural drawing of the proposed library entrance at the old Sears building shows a long line of parking spaces stretching away from the entrance.

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Move could revitalize King St. Editor: Yes, there are valid concerns about not checking first what you will purchase. I’m talking about the Sears building of the Downtown Chatham Centre that council voted to purchase.

On the other side, other councillors seemed to already have their idea of what should happen before the voting began.

The result, put forth by last-minute cheerleading for the purchase, almost seemed rehearsed. (Council voted 11-5 in favour of

purchasing the Sears building in downtown Chatham.)

Either way, win or lose, the city has now a chance in that area to bring it back to public use.

In 10 years, we have only ventured maybe three times to the mall and that area of Chatham; once for a product at Hart, and two times for the Sears closing bargains. All three times we wondered if the hubcaps on our vehicle would be

there when we came out.

The city centres of Chatham currently are really in two spots: at the Thameslea Plaza and the other at the north end of St. Clair Street. These are spots where one can feel safer than being in an area of poor lighting, parking and limited transportation, along with policing.

Wayne Robertson Chatham

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Reader prefers Civic Centre location Editor: I’m concerned regarding the possibility of moving the Civic Centre to the former Sears building. I’ve written letters to council members regarding the reasons for spending extra tax dollars to buy and renovate the building. I’ve talked to a few council members, and the mayor responded to my concerns.

In the process of making this decision, there seems to be many unknowns as to what the actual cost or revenue might be.

One cost which is in the figure of the $37 million that is stated as the cost to bring the present building up to where it would meet the needs of C-K for the future is moving the council chambers to ground floor. The reason for this is stated to be fully accessible. I’m told there

is only one elevator to the second floor and the concern is that if it broke down the second floor would not be accessible.

I wonder if putting in a second elevator has been looked into.

If council chambers do not meet code for accessibility, then many of the hospitals in our area don’t either. I can’t think of one hospital that you don’t require an elevator to access many of its services.

My other thought would be that some of the renovation

Parking too far away Continued from page 6

Furthermore, the entrance seems to be approximately 120 feet from the nearest parking space. It would be a much longer walk for persons of limited mobility, for seniors and for mothers with young children.

If council decides to go ahead with a library relocation fiasco, there would be a need to rip out the King Street streetscape and the DCC front plaza and build parking spaces for the handicapped and for families with small children, such as parking at grocery stores now feature.

Council has an opportunity to somewhat redeem itself by expanding the library at its present site as desired by the vast majority of city voters. After the Jan. 15 council meeting I heard Rob Meyers say he was trying to do something nice for the city. Councilors, that is not his job; it is your job.

Please attempt to recover some respectability and listen to the library patrons.

Janice Lasell Chatham

that is required could be spread over a number of years. If the purchase of the Sears building goes ahead, all expenses are going to be incurred in the next couple of years.

The calculation that is being used has the value of selling the present Civic Centre building. I’m wondering how well it will sell if it needs so many repairs and it would probably need extensive renovations to be put to another use such as housing, which I was told there is interest in it for that

purpose.

(Editor’s note: The owners of the Downtown Chatham Centre in which the former Sears building is located have stated that if a buyer is not found at a suitable price, they would buy the Civic Centre.)

How accurate is the estimate to renovate the Sears building?

Most construction projects seem to cost far more than first proposed.

Approximately 15-20 years ago the Capitol Theatre project cost close to double what was proposed in the beginning.

News articles in 2007 suggest a cost of $14 million, which I think was far more than originally planned. In 2009, an article stated that the project will come in at close to $20 million.

I know we will be told that this is different, but you are working on a building that is over 40 years old in the Sears building. The Capitol Theatre was only 60 some years old when the project started Phil Richards Dresden

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Kris Stevens, president of the May Court Club of Chatham, said the event celebrates the successes of women around the globe

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Past winners include Shannon Prince, Meaghan Creed, Lynn Patterson, Emily Hime, Brenda LeClair and many more.

Stevens said to nominate someone, just download the forms from maycourtchatham.ca, fill them out and return them to a member.

She said she always is amazed at the quality and diversity of nominees.

“It’s a very varied group of individuals each time.

It’s like they come out of the woodwork. They’re there, but we just don’t know about them,” she said. “It speaks well to the quality of education in Chatham-Kent.”

Stevens said nominees can spark others down similar career paths.

“We’re hoping they will be role models for our young women of Chatham-Kent,” she said.

Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 23.

The club began hosting the awards in 2016, with a second in 2018. The Covid pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 ver-

sion.

However, Women of Excellence returned in 2022 in a stripped-down format.

“We had a cut-back version last time. We just wanted to get people honoured,” Stevens said.

The dinner and evening celebration is back in full form this year, she said.

On top of the award and meal, there will be a short auction.

“There will be a few items for the live auction. We want to make some money to support our service projects,” Stevens said.

She added the $125 ticket price per person for the event just covers expenses for the night.

Tickets will be available from May Court Club members, and at Alexander & Houle Funeral Home.

The May Court Club of Chatham has focused on supporting women and children. They contribute to the emergency lunch box program at 19 schools across the municipality, and also support the Queen Elizabeth II breakfast program.

“Our budget of $27,500 doesn’t go very far, but it is some help anyway,” Stevens said.

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from Chief Gary Conn, individuals enrolled in the program will wear a small transmitter on their wrist or ankle. A number of designated officers will be trained as electronic search specialists.

C-K Victim Services will administer and co-ordinate the implementation of the program by registering participants and managing the transmitters.

The CKPS board approved the move at its most recent meeting and will spend $5,800 on the effort.

Plan could save lives

Helping locate those who go missing because of cognitive difficulties is the aim of a new municipal program called Project Lifesaver.

A joint collaboration between the Chatham-Kent Police Service and Chatham-Kent Victim Services, the initiative will equip those at risk with a small transmitter that will allow them to be located quickly using radio technology.

According to a report released to the CKPS Board

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Officers honoured for life-saving efforts

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Two Chatham-Kent police officers have been recognized with a chief’s commendation for their quick thinking and bravery in connection with a serious accident west of Wallaceburg in December.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of Dec. 2 on St. Clair Parkway between Dufferin Avenue and Stewart Line.

Constables Max Bossence and Trevor Biskey were presented with the commendation at a recent Chatham-Kent Police Services Board meet-

ing for acting in a way that Chief Gary Conn deemed as “good judgment and teamwork.”

According to the chief’s report Bossence, the first to arrive on scene, discovered that a motor vehicle had crashed into the frigid waters of Running Creek. The vehicle was carrying four males, who apparently exited in different ways. Bossence immediately went to the water’s edge and discovered a severely injured male sitting against a tree who was unable to communicate.

Another male was found lying face down in the water. When Biskey arrived to assist, Bossence

discarded his gear and waded into the creek to bring the man to shore.

The officer started CPR, while Biskey administered first aid to the other injured male.

When EMS and Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue arrived, both of the officers helped carry the first male up to the ambulance. Sadly, the man pulled from the water was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Constables Bossence and Biskey quickly recognized the dangers they were faced with, however they assessed and acted quickly in the face of adversity,” Conn said in his acknowledgment.

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Chatham-Kent police constables Max Bossence, left, and Trevor Biskey showcase commendations earned when they responded to a fatal crash on St. Clair Parkway just north of Wallaceburg in December.

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First ever Cornhole for Hospice event The Chatham Voice

The Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation, with the help of the CK Dirty Birds Cornhole League, have lobbed another event onto their fundraising schedule.

Mark March 2 down on the calendar for the inaugural Cornhole for Hospice tournament.

Taking place at the Everest Convention Centre in Chatham, Cornhole for Hospice will see more than 30 teams from across Chatham-Kent compete for prizes while raising important funds for Chatham-Kent Hospice.

“Cornhole for Hospice brings a favourite sum-

mer pastime indoors for a day of fun and fundraising,” said Ginny Hawken, chair of the foundation’s special events committee, in a media release. “This event, as well as our signature events, all play an integral role in raising essential funds that ensure the hospice continues to offer quality end-of-life care and support to families in our community.”

The cornhole tournament will be operated by the CK Dirty Birds Cornhole League. Open to players of all abilities, teams will first compete in a random round-robin with a guarantee of at least three games before being split into two brackets based

on ability.

Following the round-robin, teams will face off in a single-elimination tournament where the winning team of each bracket will receive a cash prize.

To register, teams of two must collect a minimum of $300 in pledges or donations to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. For every $100 in pledges collected, players will receive a ballot to be entered into a draw to win customized cornhole boards.

The first-time event will also celebrate Chatham-Kent’s agricultural roots. As a national top producer of seed corn, Chatham-Kent could also quickly become the Corn-

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Darryl Lucio, left, and Brett Castein, right of CK Dirty Birds Cornhole League are seen here with Katherine Stinson, special events co-oordinator with Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation to announce Cornhole for Hospice, a fundraiser tournament for the C-K Hospice.

hole capital of Canada.

The event also includes a 50/50 raffle with a jackpot of up to $12,500, thanks to the Lally Auto Group.

Tickets will be available

from the Hospice Foundation and committee members leading up to the fundraiser and on site during the tournament.

Registration is now open

at www.cornholeforhospiceck.com. Teams are encouraged to register and start collecting pledges quickly, as space in the tournament is limited.

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Barnstormers holding a sing-off

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

In the cold of February, a Canadian Idol-style singing contest is taking place at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham.

Eight finalists will compete on Feb. 10 to see who will be belting out O’ Canada when the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers play at home.

According to team owner Dom Dinelle, there are men, women and a 10-year-old girl currently vying for the honour of singing the national anthem.

“They are going to take the mic and we’ll see how they sound,” Dinelle told The Chatham Voice. “We aren’t going to pick just one person, as we want to have more than one available to sing the anthem.”

The outdoor contest is like a “second interview,” said Dinelle, for a group of singers chosen from a social media call asking locals to submit an acapella video to audition for the role.

The owner of the Intercounty Baseball League’s newest team said he was impressed by the talent.

“So far, it’s pretty decent,” he explained, adding he hopes the national anthem platform will help whoever is chosen to move on to bigger and better things, maybe even competing in a show such as Canada’s Got Talent.

The singing competition, to be held at 11:45 a.m., is but one of a number of exciting events taking place Feb. 10, Dinelle said. The team mascot will be unveiled at 10:30 a.m. inside the diamond’s field house, and mascot performer auditions will be held at 1 p.m.

Preparing for the upcoming season means there’s a lot going on and plenty of work behind the scenes for Dinelle, general manager Harry Muir and the rest of the executive team.

Four players have been signed to date, including local Spencer Marcus, leaving 19 spots to fill.

Plus, the organization has named local radio personalities Mike Reg-

nier and Chris McLeod as the pair who will call the play by play, with Ed Myers as analyst.

“It’s very busy and our plate is really full right now,” Dinelle said, adding he’s excited at the possibilities the season will bring.

He pointed out the community support has been overwhelming, with 102 corporate sponsors on board and 540 out of 600 season tickets already sold.

“The community is so supportive,” Dinelle said.

“Everybody is pumped and so am I.” A host of other activities are also on tap, with kid’s baseball clinics in the works, as well as ongoing workouts with prospective players each Saturday.

Goodfellows help thousands The Chatham Voice

More than 1,300 children received Christmas presents and 1,600 food hampers found their way into appreciative hands this past holiday season thanks to the Chatham Goodfellows.

It marked the 69th year the organization of volunteers ensured “No Child Without a Christmas.”

The Goodfellows board said that thanks to corporate sponsors, local businesses, service clubs, schools, churches, volunteers and citizens, the effort was a success.

That collective effort saw in excess of $228,000 raised in support.

Of that, the porchlight campaign raised $57,680 and the street sales campaign raised more than $30,700.

This money is used for buying toys, food and boots and shoes

certificates that were given to each child.

The Goodfellows thanked the former owners of Monsignor Uyen School for giving them a temporary home for toy collection and sorting.

The ownership group included Rob and Jessica Myers, Don Tatro and Darryl Clarke.

The building was sold in mid-December, and the Goodfellows were allowed to complete their task.

Local media, including The Chatham Voice, received kudos from the Goodfellows as well, for keeping campaign awareness in the forefront of citizens’ minds.

The C-K Barnstormers are the ninth team to join the IBL as it marks its 105th season. The Barnstormers’ first game takes

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place in Kitchener May 17, followed by the team’s inaugural home opener May 18.

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Notice of Completion of Environmental Screening Ridge Landfill, Waste Connections of Canada Waste Connections of Canada has completed the environmental screening process for the proposed increase in the annual fill rate at the Ridge Landfill. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 101/07 (Waste Management Projects Regulation) of the Environmental Assessment Act, Waste Connections is submitting an environmental screening report to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for review and approval.

The Ridge Landfill, located at 20262 Erieau Road in Blenheim, has been serving the Municipality of Chatham-Kent community for over 50 years and has an excellent environmental track record. The Ridge Landfill provides disposal capacity for the industrial, commercial, and institutional (IC&I) customer base in central and southern Ontario and residential waste from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Review the Environmental Screening Report Waste Connections of Canada has prepared an environmental screening report for the proposed increase in annual fill rate at the Ridge Landfill. As required under the Environmental Assessment Act, the environmental screening report will be available for review and comment from January 12, 2024 to March 12, 2024.

You may review the environmental screening report at the following locations:

Ridge Landfill 20262 Erieau Road, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0 Tel: 519-676-5000 Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 4:30pm; Saturday: 7:00am – 11:30pm

Municipality of Chatham-Kent Civic Centre 315 King St West Chatham, ON N7M 1E9 Tel: 519-360-1998 Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm Online at the Ridge Landfill Website: www.ridgelandfill.com

Anyone wishing to provide comments on the environmental screening report must submit their comments in writing to: Cathy Smith, Project Manager Waste Connections of Canada 20262 Erieau Road, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0 Tel: 519-358-2860 Email: catherine.smith@wasteconnections.com If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved with Waste Connections of Canada, a person or party may submit an “elevation request” in writing to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, with a copy to the Director, Environmental Assessment Branch and Waste Connections of Canada, no later than March 12, 2024. Elevation requests must be made in accordance with the provisions set out in Section B.3. of the “Guide to environmental assessment requirements for waste management projects”.

Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 Email: minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 Fax: 416-314-8452 Email: EABDirector@ontario.ca

All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s.37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-314-4075.

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Water rates on the rise in C-K

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The landfill currently receives 1.3 million tonnes of non-hazardous solid waste per year, and it is proposed to increase to 1.6 million tonnes per year. This increase of 300,000 tonnes will enable Waste Connections to meet the increased demand for disposal capacity from its current customers. The results of the environmental screening process indicate that although potential impacts were identified through the environmental screening checklist, the majority of the impacts are considered to be insignificant and all potential impacts can be mitigated.

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Chatham-Kent households are about to see a modest increase in water/wastewater rates.

At its regular meeting Jan. 18, the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission approved a bylaw change that will see the cost to average household rise by about $32 annually.

According to a report from PUC general manager Darren Galbraith, the average residence goes through an estimated 17 cubic metres of water per month.

The commission heard there’s been no increase in C-K water fees since 2014.

The PUC does not receive any upper-level government funding, meaning water treatment, delivery, improvements and maintenance are financed by water users across the board.

“Unfortunately, there’s nothing coming our way,” Galbraith told the meeting, noting if the commission was to decrease rates “we would be struggling to maintain our level of service, infrastructure and operations.”

Galbraith said the rates help with the rising costs associated with hydro, chemicals and mechanical needs.

Future lifecycle and debt financing costs must be factored in as well, he said.

Chatham’s Kent’s increase is lower than some neighbouring communities, such as Sarnia, which recently approved a 7.8-per-cent annual in-

crease.

West Kent Coun. Lauren Anderson, who sits on the PUC board, said that while the municipality doesn’t want to boost rates, ensuring a safe water supply is something that shouldn’t be skimped on.

“You don’t want the one-ply toilet paper no matter how cheap it is,” Anderson said. “There’s certain things that you don’t want to cheap out on. Obviously, our water is one of those things. It is council’s responsibility to be accountable but it’s also our responsibility to make sure we have the level of services that we need and require.”

In his comments, Mayor Darrin Canniff said it was his understanding the latest increase comes mostly from inflation.

“Water safety is number one. Period,” Canniff said. “We need to make sure that we are doing everything right. We’ve seen what happens when things aren’t done right in other communities. That’s not acceptable.”

Under the Ontario Municipal Act, the bylaw for water fees must be set each year. The increase comes into effect immediately.

On average taxpayers will see around $2.66 added to their utility bill each month.

The recommendation for the increase is based on a study by economic consulting firm Watson and Associates. According to Galbraith, officials from the consulting group said most municipalities are facing double-digit increases.

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COLD WEATHER PET TIPS If it’s too cold for you to go outside, it’s too cold for your pet! Winter’s chill affects animals, just like it affects people. Exposure to harsh conditions can cause serious illness or death to animals, particularly during periods of freezing rain and rapid temperature fluctuations. Canada’s laws require that animals receive adequate shelter and care.

Willful failure to provide adequate shelter could lead to prosecution and a fine, jail sentence or prohibition from having custody of animals.

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2. Keep animals away from puddles. They may contain ethylene glycol found in antifreeze which can be fatal if ingested.

3. Keep your pets warm. If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet. Although some breeds can withstand colder temperatures, it is important to supply adequate housing.

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Community Events

Thursday, January 25, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Exercise 10am, Essentrics 5:30pm Tilbury Leisure Centre, Everyone Welcome!

• Merlin Legion Branch 465 - 519-6894884 - Join us for a fun filled afternoon with the Jam Session from 1-4:30pm.

All are welcome to attend. A donation is $2. From 4-7pm Homemade Panzerotti + menu available.

Friday, January 26, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are Liver & Onions or Fish & Chips, $13.00. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 pm. Everyone Welcome.

• Euchre at the Tilbury Leisure Centre at 1:30pm, Everyone Welcome!

• Merlin Legion Br. 465 Call 519-6894884 for details. Join us for our delicious Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Bun & Dessert.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is BBQ Rib dinner with baked potato, baked beans, salad and a bun. Dine ins $15 and pickups $15. All meals are served at 6PM. Please to call 519-352-8291 daily from to 1-4pm to reserve your order.

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Saturday, January 27, 2024: • Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. 11am-3pm. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard & more!

No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome. From 2-4pm join Us for a Free Event, Ages 14+. Step into a welcoming space where judgment is left at the door. Our closet is brimming with winter clothing, and it’s your turn to dive in! This event is all about celebrating your true self, regardless of gender or gender expression.

We have an abundance of “feminine” clothing, some neutral and fewer “masculine.” If you are looking for specific sizes or kinds of clothes please let us know ahead of time at info@ckpride. com! There’s no requirement to bring items to participate.

• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm.

There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm–5:30pm.

Entertainment by Good Company from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu.

Everyone Welcome.

• New Beginner Line Dance Class at 11:00am every Saturday. The Chatham Legion (39 William St. N.) welcomes everyone to these free lessons.

• Merlin Legion Br. 465 Call 519-6894884 for details. Join us for our delicious Merlickin Chicken plus menu serving 4 to 7pm. Euchre Tournament In Memory of Wayne Fleury - Kitchen Open @ 11:30 Registration 12:15 pm Kitchen Opens @ 11:30 pm.

Sunday, January 28, 2024: • Classic Country Jamboree. 1:305:30pm. Merlin Legion with music

by The Marquis. Perch dinner with potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans and dessert. Call Lori at 519 476 5870 for more info and to book your spot. Join us for an afternoon of great music, good food and excellent company!!

Monday, January 29, 2024: • Exercise class at 10am Tilbury Leisure Centre, Everyone welcome!

Tuesday, January 30, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Theraband class 10am, Line Dancing 11am, Shuffleboard 1pm, Yoga 5:30 Tilbury Leisure Centre, Everyone Welcome!

Wednesday, January 31, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Walking Class 10am, Pepper 1pm Tilbury Leisure Centre, Everyone Welcome!

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Thursday, February 1, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Merlin Legion Br. 465 – 519-689-4884Join us for a fun filled afternoon with the Jam Session from 1 to 4:30pm. All are welcome to attend. A donation of $2. From 4 to 7 Homemade Panzerotti + Menu available New 1-lb Wings with Fries $8.85 + tax = $10.00.

Friday, February 2, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are spaghetti and meatballs or fish & chips, $13.00.

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Three charged with homicide

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Three Tilbury people face first-degree murder charges in the wake of the discovery of a body on

Jan. 12.

Chatham-Kent police say the body of Henry Neudorf, 55, of Tilbury was found on the side of Jacob Road in Dover

Township about 11 a.m. on Jan. 12.

The coroner’s office was contacted and a preliminary death investigation commenced.

Three people, two adult males and one adult female from Tilbury, are charged with first-degree murder. They are David Trealout, 34, Darin Nor-

land, 61, and Kimberly Price, 52.

The accused appeared in court on Monday, and all have been remanded to a future date.

Police say all parties knew one another.

The investigation is ongoing. Contact Det. Cole Abbott at colea@chatham-kent.ca.

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ministration to work with and explore the possibility with the CK Field of Dreams committee.

Planning, feasibility and a potential location will be investigated, with a report returning to council in May. According to Crew, the mo-

tion was brought forward as there is currently only one full-sized baseball diamond – Fergie Jenkins Field – and with the addition of the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers IBL team this year, there will be less access for local players age 14 years and up.

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ATV hours expanded The Chatham Voice

The hours of operation for ATV vehicles on certain municipal roadways have been expanded, following a bylaw update by Chatham-Kent council.

At its Jan. 15 meeting, council voted to extend the hours of operation for certain all-terrrain vehicles from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., following a motion from North Kent Coun.

Jamie McGrail.

Previously ATVs were only allowed to operate in the time frame from a half an hour after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset.

East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonneault said updating the bylaw was a good idea, as the hours of daylight constantly change.

However, it was noted in a report prepared by administration that Chatham-Kent police do not support extending the

hours due to safety concerns.

Chatham Coun. Marjorie Crew, the only nay vote, urged council to vote against the motion.

Crew said she had spoken with police and they are worried about ATVs operating on roads in the dark.

ATVs are not allowed to operate in Chatham and on specific major paved rural roads in the municipality.

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Chatham’s Dollena Mcinnes celebrates her recent $100,000 Encore win.

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In Memoriam

Douglas Hunter

We thought of you today, but that is nothing new.

May 18, 1962 - January 21, 2019 We thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

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All we have are memories, and your picture in a frame.

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God has you in his arms, we have you in our hearts.

Gloves up, Doug Love you always, Mom & Dad, Nick, Becky (Bella), Shallyn, Aaron (Atlas & Knox), Vince & Vinny Hunter

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Obituary

Ministry

Robert Douglas Crewe

passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Village of Aspen Lake in Windsor, at the age of 88.

Bob was predeceased by his dear wife of 55 years Judith Anne (Longstaff), parents Douglas Crew and Ann (Cole), brother Vern Crew and sister Elizabeth Jane (Cape). He is survived by children Chris (Denise 2023), Doug (April) and Jennifer. Grandchildren Cortney, Ryan (Carly) and Anna. Great grandchildren Faye and Monroe. Bob served 4 years in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves with the rank of Leading Seaman. In 1963, he joined the K of C Riverside Council and with the partnership of other Knights, built a Council Building on Lauzon Road. Bob was very active with his kids in Riverside Minor Hockey and Baseball, lacrosse, football and swimming. As the golden age of advertising began, Bob joined BBDO Detroit in 1962 until 1979 moving to Young & Rubicam Detroit as Director of Administration. In 1981 he relocated to Southern California with Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America as Director of Corporate Administration until 1993 returning as controller for BBDO Detroit before retiring in 2000. Wherever he worked people admired him for his humility, integrity, compassion and humour. He made it known to all, in a subtle way, he was a Canadian. With a poor health diagnosis in 1975 and the death of his father he traded his two packs a day addiction for another. As a daily runner Bob trained in the predawn hours undeterred by any weather condition before running became a trend. As kids we were updated by friends with “Bob” sightings from LaSalle to Tecumseh. During early morning hockey practices at Riverside arena he made it a point to do a lap in the stands before heading home. His determination led to several marathons including the Inaugural Detroit Free Press. He continued with running and took up biathlons while in California. After running, in retirement he began to swim locally in Blenheim and in Palm Bay and Gulf Shores during their annual snow bird migration. Upon Judy’s passing on his 78th birthday Bob devoted his life assisting The Chatham Kent Women’s Centre where he requests anonymous donations be made if so inclined. As a lifelong devout Catholic and insomniac, prior to his death Dad reflected its time for “a good, well deserved eternal sleep”. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bob’s life will be planned for a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc.

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