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And just like that, lightning escaped the bottle.

Two months after announcing Magna International was coming to Chatham, bringing 150 good-paying jobs with it, the company has done an about face.

Plans to expand the company’s battery enclosure manufacturing operation to Chatham from St. Thomas have dried up.

For now. Perhaps forever.

Magna was to expand into 125 Irwin St. off Riverview Drive. As of late March, Phil Page, general manager of Formet Industries, a subsidiary of Magna, said interest in the F150 Lightning has been huge, prompting Formet to look for additional production space to build the battery housings. He said the St. Thomas facility just didn’t have the space.

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Magna terminates its Chatham plans

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So they looked elsewhere.

According to company officials, since that time, adjustments in schedules have opened up more capacity at its Formet facility. As a result, the compa-

ny has made the decision to retain the EV related product in the current facility.

Magna let its employees know of the decision in late May. Mark Johnson, group general manager with

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Magna, said with the battery enclosures being a new product in an emerging market, the company jumped at the opportunity to keep everything under one roof at this point in time.

“It is important that we leverage existing capacity and know-how with a complex product like battery enclosures, which is a completely new product area for Magna, and one that is important for every electric vehicle,” he said in a media release.

Chatham-Kent officials said they worked with Magna since last September on this expansion.

“While we are very disappointed, we understand businesses must be able to manage their operations in the

most effective way possible,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff in a media release. “We are gratified by the company’s statement thanking our staff and community leaders who exceeded Magna’s needs throughout the planning process.”

Johnson did commend municipal officials for their efforts.

“Thank you to the community leaders of Chatham who have been great to work with throughout the initial planning process. Chatham remains on our radar screen as we look for more opportunities in the future,” he said.

Stuart McFadden, director of economic development for the municipality, said it is possible Magna will expand into Chatham in the future. They have a lease on the building, and the 170,000 squarefoot space was adapted to

Magna’s specifications.

“I know they went into it with the right intentions, but unfortunately things can change,” he said.

“They have a 170,000-sq.ft. building renovated and ready to go. They always have new production lines, and opportunities come ahead. And as opportunities present themselves from their end, they know they have a facility in Chatham that’s ready

to go.”

Magna is a global employer, with 158,000 employees in 343 manufacturing operations and 91 product-development, engineering and sales centres spanning 28 countries.

Tracy Fuerst, vice-president of corporate communications and public relations with Magna, said no one was ever hired from Chatham for the new facility.

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Magna will not locate a production line at 125 Irwin St. in Chatham as originally announced in late March.

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Grass gone wild

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent is taking steps to ensure it doesn’t get caught in the long grass next year.

At its May 30 regular meeting, council approved a multi-pronged motion from South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci to streamline the tender process for grass cutting and put all contracts under the umbrella of one department.

The long grass and weeds on municipal lands – including cemeteries – has raised the ire of residents in recent weeks.

Several councillors expressed dismay about long grass and weeds on municipal property, saying many constituents are upset.

According to Ceccacci,

he’s been getting an earful, especially from rural residents.

He also said new contractors who have just come online are taking flak, but it’s not their fault.

The municipality found itself in a tight spot earlier this year. Existing five-year grass cutting contracts were expiring.

Council approved offering contractors a one-year extension, however many declined.

It left administration scrambling to come up with a last-minute solution.

New tenders had to be put out at the last minute and because it was late in the game, spring cuts were delayed in many areas.

Chris Thibert, acting general manager of engineering and infrastructure for Chatham-Kent, agreed the cuts were late

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Grass behind homes on Windsor Drive in Chatham sat uncut for weeks, long enough for it to reach a height of nearly three feet. Residents said the uncut green space limited where children could play, and pet owners were worried about ticks.

getting started, noting the last-minute solution didn’t work out very well.

“A lot of our contractors walked away,” Thibert told council, which in turn led to the tendering process.

“We turned it around as quick as we could,” Thibert stressed.

Chatham Coun. Mike Bondy said he wants to ensure the long grass is-

sue doesn’t recur.

Bondy told the meeting he visited his father’s grave at Maple Leaf Cemetery and was disappointed at the state of the grass.

He said Chatham-Kent residents deserve answers.

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Thibert said many areas of improvement have been identified and these will be incorporated by administration going forward.

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“It only took about 15 minutes to do all that damage.”

That from Mike Goodwin, manager of metering for Entegrus in regard to the storm that rolled through Chatham-Kent on June 1.

“We had about 14,000 customers out at the peak,” he added.

The power company sent all its crews out to clear tree limbs and replace downed poles and lines all over the municipality.

Chatham took the worst of it, with about 11,000 customers without power at one point. Most of the south of Chatham went dark shortly after 1 p.m.

June 1 and did not get it back for more than five hours.

For others, they were without power for a full 24 hours, Goodwin said.

Outside of Chatham, Wallaceburg was hard hit as well, with 2,500 customers there knocked off the power grid.

The worst problem developed on Park Avenue West in Chatham where

Goodwin said the wind took down four hydro poles and a three-phase transformer bank. Customers nearby were among those who went a full day without electricity.

Other areas saw lines damaged and shorted out, causing problems and needing replacement lines to be run, he said.

Entegrus sent out every lineman they could, and called in support from St. Thomas and Strathroy to help expedite repairs, Goodwin said.

He thanked customers

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A violent summer storm blew through Chatham-Kent June 1, knocking out power to thousands of residents and businesses. Here, a tree limb blocks Creek Road at the intersection of Indian Creek Road in Chatham.

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Opinion More of the same As Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr once said, “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.”

That was the case in Chatham-Kent and the rest of Ontario June 2.

Doug Ford remained as premier, with the Progressive Conservatives consolidating power, adding seven seats as compared to the 2018 election, sending 83 MPPs to Queen’s Park.

Andrea Horwath, head of the NDP saw her party falter, but retain status as Official Opposition. She is stepping down as leader.

And the Liberals under Steven Del Duca finished the night with eight seats, and not one of those was for Del Duca, who got ousted in his own riding. He too said he would resign.

Monte McNaughton dominated in Lambton-Kent Middlesex, garnering more than 59 per cent of the vote.

Here in Chatham-Kent, with a host of question marks arriving prior to the election, ultimately nothing changed. The PC candidate won the vote.

It’s just that this time around it was Trevor Jones. Incumbent Rick Nicholls ran for the Ontario Party and was soundly defeated.

In fact, with the potential for vote splitting by three right-wing parties – the PCs, the Ontario Party and the

New Blue Party — as well as the lack of a Liberal candidate, if there was a moment for the NDP to push through locally, it was June 2. The party fielded a strong candidate in Chatham-Kent councillor Brock McGregor as well. Horwath visited the riding twice to drum up support.

And still, Jones, a relative unknown in C-K, won easily.

Fringe parties generally got flattened. Incumbent Rick Nicholls, running for the Ontario Party, placed a distant third in C-K–L. New Blue Rhonda Jubenville garnered a mere four per cent of the vote. Supporters were a vocal minority for sure.

Voter turnout was dismal, under 45 per cent for both ridings.

So, our area remains blue, as does the province. People who don’t support the Conservatives are still predicting the end of public health care and increased privatization across the board.

And Conservatives are saying they’re getting more in touch with the working people of the province, are plugging more cash into health care and fighting for the John Q. Publics of this province.

As we said, plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose – the more things change, the more they remain the same.

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Residents denied their voice Editor: Denying, minimizing and ignoring the reality of what people see, hear and live on a day-to-day basis is gaslighting, a psychological method of attempting to make someone question their own reality. An unwillingness to acknowledge the valid concerns regarding the number of homeless experiencing substance use disorder and mental health issues does a disservice to both homeless people and homeowners alike.

Hearing that “everything will be just fine” with the introduction to the neighbourhood of 50plus troubled individuals, many with substance use disorder and mental health issues, is not credible. Does municipal administration believe that all of the well-documented issues that occurred in the downtown area and the TraveLodge will no longer exist in a

new location?

It is understandable that affluent businessmen provided an alternate location that has brought an end to the issues they experienced.

It is also understandable that the TraveLodge chose not to renew their lease for housing the homeless. There are certain risks with specific populations and that does not change with location.

Tecumseh Park neighbourhood residents have good instincts and it is those instincts that keep them safe. They have observed the aggression of many new encampment residents walking their streets, both night and day, and are aware of the increase in violence and theft since many homeless, new to the Tecumseh Park area, are taking up residence in the nearby encampments.

Their concerns need to be taken seriously, and proactive planning to mitigate past and current issues needs to be developed in consultation with residents, and acted upon with consistency.

The residents of the Tecumseh Park neighbourhood need to be heard, understood and supported and part of that healing has to begin with the abandonment of the accusations of NIMBY. The acronym, NIMBY, stands for “not in my backyard” and it has been used dismissively and with contempt. This attitude is consistent with the looks of disinterest, disdain and eye rolling that occurred when Tecumseh Park neighbourhood residents asked questions of municipal officials during the post-decision question period.

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Like the rest of Ontario, the big blue wave rolled into the riding of Chatham-Kent–Leamington on election night.

It had PC newcomer Trevor Jones beaming as he cinched the win handily earning 47.6 per cent of the vote.

“So grateful,” was the Leamington resident’s reaction to becoming the new Member of Provincial Parliament.

“I’m feeling so thankful for Chatham-Kent–Leamington’s voters…for our team, our family, our

communities.

“I feel our communities are going to be well taken care of,” Jones said. “I’m going to work very hard for every constituent right across our big, beautiful riding and apply all of my experience.”

Jones said his experience as a former OPP officer and senior director for Mastronardi Produce will serve him well in the new role.

The atmosphere was loud and boisterous at Tru’s Grill House as Jones celebrated with his family and a large crowd of supporters following the results.

Jones said his team

stayed focused on the goal, reaching every corner of the riding.

“Our team was everywhere,” Jones said, from Highgate to Pelee Island.

“We had a very positive and very disciplined campaign. Our team didn’t worry about anything else except where we were working that day.

“We stayed focused on the goal, the result of which is tonight.”

When asked why he didn’t attend an all-candidates meeting held in Chatham, Jones said no one told him to go, or not go to a debate, adding his team decided what the “best opportunity” for

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“Our best opportunity for success was meeting with the people of Chatham-Kent,” he added.

When asked if he was going to toe the party line, Jones said he is accountable to constituents.

“I’m accountable to the voters who sent me to Queen’s Park. My voice for Chatham-Kent–Leamington will stay true. Obviously we have to respect our team, respect our captain and respect the greater good for the benefit of the entire province.”

Jones said there’s been an outpouring of love from supporters and he

feels Chatham-Kent– Leamington has “adopted me as their son and their messenger.”

Mayor Darrin Canniff, who attended Jones’ victory party, said it’s an exciting time for Chatham-Kent.

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Downtown at Turn’s & Tales, NDP candidate Brock McGregor was thoughtful about his second-place finish.

“We did our best to get out and listen to people,”

McGregor said, adding, “the messages around accountability and affordability were well received by a lot of voters.

“We know this is an extremely difficult riding.

We’re proud of the team we put together and we’re proud of the campaign.”

McGregor, who will return to his role as a Chatham councillor, said his first shot into provincial politics was a great experience.

He said he wishes Jones all the best and is looking forward to working with him to improve things for the people of Chatham-Kent–Leamington.

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Voters returned Lambton-Kent-Middlesex incumbent Monte McNaughton to Queen’s Park in landslide fashion Thursday night.

McNaughton, Doug Ford’s Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, earned 59 per cent of the vote.

NDP candidate Vanessa Benoit was a distant second with just under 19 per cent of the vote.

“Tonight is a great night for Ontario and for the people right here in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex,” McNaughton said in his victory speech.

“Tonight, the people of Ontario re-elected a strong majority Progressive Conservative government.”

McNaughton, an MPP for over a decade, thanked his supporters, as well as friends and family.

“Tonight, we see the results of 28 days of your hard work. All of those

long hours making phone calls, knocking on doors, putting up signs.

Your efforts truly paid off,” he said.

As for his wife, Kate, and daughter, Annie, McNaughton said they have been incredibly supportive.

“The trips that we make together as a family from home to Queen’s Park, week in and week out for 11 years now and counting,” he said.

McNaughton said the PCs were returned to power for remaining in touch with the working people of the province, while their opponents focused on different issues.

“For the first time ever, eight major construction unions endorsed Doug Ford and the PC party. The reason for this is crystal clear – the Liberals and NDP are migrating to boutique social issues of woked elites. They care more about statues and street names than good jobs with pensions and benefits.”

He added that the work done between 2018 and 2022 by the PC party has opened some eyes.

Input attempts over shelter fall on deaf ears Continued from page 6

Using the term NIMBY is meant to stereotype individuals or groups who oppose projects as selfish or as hypocritical people who would ignore a project if it were built somewhere else. In some cases, that may be true, but in the case of the Tecumseh Park neighbourhood residents, it is not. Their platform and change.org petition is clear: No emergency shelter in any residential neighbourhood. (There were more than 700 signatures on their petition at the time of writing.)

They understand the neighbourhood’s environmental design limitations that adversely impact crime rates. They recognize the recklessness of a decision to move homeless people experiencing substance use disorder and mental health issues into a neighbourhood without appropriate public consultation.

Was the decision-making process fair? Were undemocratic deals made? Are there better options?

These are questions that might never get answered unless the people most affected have the courage to ask and this asking is

not evidence of NIMBYism.

There is no good reason to deny people a democratic voice simply because of a self-imposed time constraint and/or the belief that the people most impacted are not worthy of an opinion and meaningful input. The motives of the Tecumseh Park residents are just as important as the families in the Merritt Avenue location and the downtown business owners.

Name calling is a form of bullying and bullies have no place in a civil society.

No one can help the homeless if their reality, their needs and the risks associated with this population are denied, minimized and ignored.

Let’s show respect for the insight and care that the Tecumseh Park neighbourhood residents possess.

Let’s see an honest effort to collaborate with neighbours who wish to ensure that both the homeless population are well served and that the neighbours can enjoy their neighbourhood in safety and peace.

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E-bike service could be in C-K’s future

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A new e-bike rental company, complete with charging stations, could be on its way to Chatham-Kent.

Following a motion

from South Kent Coun.

Clare Latimer at the May 30 council meeting, staff has been directed to explore the possibilities of establishing the service with Demon Electric/ RYDE. The Richmond Hill company, which provides

e-bike services in locations such as New York City and Paris, France, was the lone company to respond to the municipality’s request for expressions of interest for an e-bike service put out earlier this year.

If approved by council,

the pilot project would come under the auspices of C-K Tourism and Active Transportation.

However, the e-bike system would operate independently without municipal funding.

Possible sites for rentals and charging stations

could include Rondeau, Erieau, Wheatley, Chatham, Mitchell’s Bay, Wallaceburg and Dresden.

A report on the matter is scheduled to come back to council July 11.

Latimer said she is pleased with the enthu-

siastic response she’s received, adding it’s not just for tourists.

“I’ve had local residents who are interested in using an e-bike service, considering the price of gas,” Latimer said, adding it would be an asset to the community.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022

Rick Nicholls ‘disappointed’

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Outgoing Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls believes his anti-COVID-19 vaccine stance cost him his seat at Queen’s Park.

But he doesn’t regret it.

“I think it boiled down to my stand on the Doug Ford vaccine mandate which saw me removed from (PC) caucus,” Nicholls said the day after the June 2 election. “That’s what I heard from people at the door.

“People told me to get vaccinated,” he added, “but I questioned whether they respect personal choice.”

But after being ousted

by Ford for failing to take the shot, Nicholls found a new political home.

He signed on with the Ontario Party and is now second in command to party leader Derek Sloan.

“I looked at their platform and it aligns with my thinking,” Nicholls explained, adding he will continue on as deputy leader to help build the party.

The Ontario Party didn’t get any seats in the election, which Nicholls said was a let down.

“We’re disappointed more of the vote didn’t

come our way. I think there was apathy on the part of the voters,” he noted, adding the election turnout is said to be the lowest in Ontario’s history.

However, he was surprised by the overwhelming PC majority win, as he had predicted a minority win for the Tories.

“It tells me people liked the way Ford handled the pandemic,” Nicholls said.

“I am disappointed.”

But on a good note, the former PC MPP who served C-K-L for three terms since 2011, said he’s looking forward to some time off.

“My wife and I haven’t had a vacation in three years and I’m looking forward to that,” he said.

Plus he also plans to spend some quality time with his grandchildren.

Nicholls, who will be vacating his constituency offices in about two weeks, said he’s proud of his record.

“We’ve done good stuff,” he said, counting Highway 401 safety, funding for the Chatham-Kent Children’s Treatment Centre, education funding and work on raising awareness about human trafficking among his victories.

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What seniors should know about social media safety Seniors might not be the demographic individuals initially associate with social media. However, Pew Research notes that seniors’ social media usage has been steadily rising for a number of years, proving that individuals 65 and over are not tech-averse.

Pew data from 2019 indicates that 46 percent of individuals 65 and older use Facebook. Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can be a great way to stay connected with family and friends and stay up-to-date on community events. But social media usage is not without risks, especially in regard to users’ safety. Seniors without much social media experience can heed these safety tips as they navigate popular platforms and discover all they have

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A good rule of thumb is to keep personal information private and limit posts to information that is not overly specific or sensitive.

• Recognize the threat posed by scammers.

Social media platforms have had varying degrees of success in regard to keeping their sites scam-free. But scammers find a way, and users must take steps to avoid being victimized. Never click on a link within a post from someone you don’t know and avoid anyone soliciting donations through social media platforms.

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Leave the ERs to emergencies: CKHA The Chatham Voice

Don’t go to the ER unless you absolutely have to.

That’s the message in a nutshell from the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

Officials say that due to sustained significant bed capacity concerns and increasing pressure across

the acute care system, they are asking the public to seek care for non-emergency needs in community settings where possible.

Those community settings can include a family doctor, a walk-in clinic or even Health Connect Ontario.

CKHA personnel said

emergency cases will still be addressed immediately in the ERs, but they warned that patients attending the emergency department for non-emergency ailments should expect longer wait times than usual.

On top of this, ambulance response times for non-emergency situations

may also be longer than usual.

According to a CKHA press release, a combination of factors appears to be impacting capacity.

“Over the last number of years during the pandemic, we know persons have experienced delays in their care. This has led to surges in demand, and

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Notice of Public Meeting Take Notice that the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the Municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) by-law and underlying background study.

The meeting is to be held: Date: Time:

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ELECTRONIC MEETING FORMAT

Due to the COVID-19 Emergency, on Monday, March 23, 2020, Council passed By-law 30-2020 that amends the Procedure By-law to permit electronic meetings for Council, Local Boards and Committees. Therefore, there will not be an in-person meeting and this meeting will be conducted through an electronic format only.

Please note that an Electronic Meeting shall not permit public deputations, except by way of written submission received in advance of the meeting, which shall be submitted to the Planning Services Office or emailed to ckplanning@chatham-kent.ca by 3:00 pm on Monday, July 11, 2022, prior to the start of the Electronic Meeting.

Written submissions will be provided to members of Council in advance of the meeting, if possible. The Municipal Clerk will verbally read out the written deputation during the meeting at the time each application is considered.

While verbal deputations are not permitted, the Electronic Meeting will be open to the public. Should you wish to participate in the Electronic Meeting, please contact Planning Services and instructions will be provided to join the meeting a few days in advance.

In addition, the following are other ways you can access the Chatham-Kent Electronic Council Meetings: Watch the Live Stream: • Chatham-Kent’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MunicCK/ • YourTV CK’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/yourtvck/ • YourTV CK’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnCqH9glTEm2qIumbLmZqEg • You may also watch the broadcast on YourTV on television.

For Additional Information the background study and the proposed D.C. by-law are being made available online at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca on June 10, 2022. Copies of and the background study are also being made available as of June 10, 2022 for inspection at the Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, or in any of the Municipal Service Centres, during normal business hours.

Dated at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent this 8th day of June, 2022 Municipal Clerk’s Office Municipality of Chatham-Kent 315 King Street West, PO Box 640 Chatham ON N7M 5K8 Phone: 519.360.1998 Fax: 519.436.3237 Email: CKclerk@chatham-kent.ca

patients are more sick,” gency alternatives, just the release stated. click here to visit the While systems are in Chatham-Kent Ontarthe process io Health of restor- “Over the last number Team’s reing capac- of years during the source page ity, the last to get a list C O V I D - 1 9 pandemic, we know of walk-in wave also persons have expericlinics. i m p a c t - enced delays in their Visit www. ed staffing care. This has led to eriestclairacross the surges in demand, and healthline. local healthca for a dicare system. patients are more sick.” rectory of Volumes in - CKHA officials health seremergency vices in the departments and at hos- region. pitals have increased in Health Connect Ontario recent months. Officials replaced Telehealth Onsaid for patients admit- tario. You can call or visit ted to the hospital, wait- online by dialing 8-1-1 or ing time for a bed has in- by clicking here. creased by 66 per cent.

For people who have The increases in wait or believe they have times in have been COVID-19, CKHA ofbuilding for the past six ficials reminded them months. Officials aren’t the COVID-19 Assesssure when it will end. ment Centre located at 10 “It is difficult to predict Grand Ave. in Chatham how much longer we will provides care for those be seeing this activity in with mild to moderate the hospital,” officials said COVID-19, cold and fluin the media release. “At like symptoms who need this point, our assump- a clinical assessment. tion is with the changes in Clinical staff at the Asaccess to care during the sessment Centre will conpandemic, we will con- duct an assessment, may tinue to see increases in offer a COVID-19 test, patient acuity for the fore- and may offer treatments. seeable future.”

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Trail system upgrades continue

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent’s trail system is getting some love just in time for summer.

Volunteers recently pitched in to clean up a segment of the CASO trail, which is designated as part of the Trans Canada Trail system.

On Sunday a celebration was to be held to mark the official opening of the 21.5-kilometre Greenfield Global Trail.

Beginning at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Keil Drive, and routing to the Prairie Siding Bridge and along River Line, the trail has been about a decade in the making.

According to Gene-

vieve Champagne, Chatham-Kent’s Active Transportation and Special Event Co-ordinator, the Greenfield Global Trail was finished in late 2021, but an official opening couldn’t be held due to COVID-19 protocols.

Champagne said the trail was developed by engaging with stakeholders, including cycling groups, to see what the public wanted in a new trail.

“Greenfield Global Trail has been in the works for about a decade,” Champagne, adding a task force was set up to develop the trail.

Another Chatham-Kent trail is set to be completed this year thanks to a $1.6 million funding infusion from the municipality.

According to Cham-

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pagne, the final 22-kilometre leg of the 32-kilometre CASO trail – a former rail line – will be completed this year, joining links in Duart, Muirkirk and Highgate, with segments in Ridgetown and Blenheim.

The unique pathway mirrors Southwestern Ontario’s main traffic artery.

“It offers an active transportation corridor, parallel to the Highway 401 for active transportation users,” Champagne explained.

The trail, operating under an easement agreement with Entegrus, runs along the former Canadian Southern Rail Line corridor.

Construction on the CASO trail started in

Keith Blackwell/Special to The Chatham Voice

Tim Armstrong was hard at it helping groom a section of the CASO Trail at a volunteer event recently. The event was sponsored by the Trans Canada Trail non-profit and Columbia Sportswear. The CASO is part of the Canada-wide trail system.

2018.

Champagne said other improvements expected to be completed in C-K in 2022 include further trail top ups, the removal of encroaching brush and repairs to areas that have been washed out.

The Wheatley Arboretum Trail will also be finished with the revitalization of Memorial Park Pathway in Tilbury and the Henry Smyth Pathway in Chatham.

Improved and interpretative signage and updated handbooks and maps are also part of the plan for 2022.

Improvements over the course of the pandemic included the grooming

and top up of all CK’s crusher dust trails.

Champagne said the pandemic brought the need for green spaces and trails to the fore as people flocked to the outdoors for exercise and recreation.

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Richardson sews up senior of the year award

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Small but mighty is an apt description for Josephine Richardson.

The Chatham resident, who can usually be found at her sewing machine or helping others, has been named Chatham-Kent Senior of the Year for 2022.

The announcement was made during a live broadcast of the annual Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults last week.

Richardson, who devoted herself to children as a former kindergarten teacher and home daycare provider, said lending a hand is just what she does.

“I just have fun,” Richardson said of her volun-

teerism.

“I’m retired and can do whatever I want.”

The 73-year-old isn’t shy about revealing her age and doesn’t feel it limits her in any way.

“It doesn’t bother me,” Richardson said. “It’s just another number.

“I walk or ride my bike every day. I’m blessed.

I do have my health and I’m so grateful.”

Raised in Harwich Township with seven other siblings in the Roesch family, Richardson grew up sewing. She said the sewing machine was on the kitchen table at all times and was only moved off to the side for meals.

She joked that if you got up and left the machine to do something else, someone would quickly take

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your place.

Sewing has remained a passion throughout Richardson’s life. A member of the Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild, she has made quilts for C-K’s police and fire services to give to people in emergency situations.

She’s also made many quilts to be donated overseas to the Chatham-based charity Canadian Food for Children, and also for the Chatham Goodfellows.

When asked how many quilts she donated, Richardson said she doesn’t know, but notes she spends about four to five hours on each quilt.

She adds that she makes simple children’s quilts that are warm and cuddly, but not fancy.

“I’m a practical person and I want them to be used,” she added.

The quilts have made their way around the

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent in conjunction with Waste Connections of Canada Ridge Landfill will be holding eight Household Hazardous Waste Days between April and November in 2022. The remaining events will be held as follows: Location: Veolia Environmental Services 141 Prosperity Way, near Chatham Day: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Saturday, September 10, 2022 Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm 8:00am - 1:00pm 8:00am - 1:00pm 8:00am - 3:00pm 8:00am - 1:00pm 8:00am - 1:00pm

For more information please visit www.chatham-kent.ca, your nearest Municipal Centre or call 311 or 519-360-1998.

This event is provided by Waste Connections of Canada’s Ridge Landfill and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

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Mayor Darrin Canniff, South Kent Coun. Clare Latimer, Senior of the Year Josephine Richardson and Chatham Coun. Marjorie Crew. Latimer and Crew are co-chairs of the Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults.

world to South America, Africa and Ukraine.

Richardson embarked on a COVID-19 quilt challenge for herself, creating 103 quilts in 100 days.

Now she’s working on a project that will see special quilts donated to residential school survivors.

Richardson also has another initiative she cares deeply about. She sews sanitary pads for young girls that are distributed in Africa.

So far she’s made 36,000 of them.

“I really care about this,” Richardson said. “It’s so important for these girls to have these so they can

continue to go to school and get an education.”

Richardson lost her husband Gwyn nine years ago. She said that while she’s saddened by the loss, she remembers the great life they had in their years together.

Now she’s busy with six children, 14 grandchildren and has a great grandchild on the way.

Mayor Darrin Canniff, and Chatham-Kent councillors Clare Latimer and Marjorie Crew, co-chairs of the Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults, all had high praise for Richardson.

Canniff said older adults

are involved in nearly every event and community initiative in Chatham-Kent.

“The dollar value of your contributions would be in the millions,” Canniff said, “but the value to our community is invaluable.

“Congratulations to all those being honoured and keep up the good work.”

Other nominees for the award include Marlene Schives, Elizabeth Brown, May Stacho, Alphonse Duplessie, Annette Thibert Curtis, Joy O’Brien, Robert Vandersluis, Maureen Lowe, Doug Dolsen, Edward Hoffland, Brian Eby and Brian Christner.

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Life

Rock the Block on June 25

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

There’s still time to join the party!

Tickets for the Festival of Giving, the fundraising extravaganza put on by the Foundation of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent (CTCC-K) that takes place June 25 virtually, are still on sale.

This year’s theme is Rock the Block.

“Break-out the grill, blender and gather your family for an exciting evening in your own backyard, with entertainment, fun and a few surprises,” according to the CTCCK’s Festival page.

Mike Genge, president of the foundation of the CTCC-K, said work con-

tinues for the big night, but the big puzzle pieces are in place.

“All our online auctions items are finalized. The online auction will go live the week before, June 1725,” he said. “At the same time, we’ll have a list of all the live auction items in the swag bags.”

Each ticket holder receives one such bag. It’s filled with gift certificates and coupons at local beverage and food outlets.

There are coupons for four beers from each of three local craft breweries, Sons of Kent, Bayside and Red Barn. Each ticket holder also receives gift cards for the Erieau LCBO, Tim Hortons, and Swiss Chalet.

On top of the goodies, there’s a tax receipt for

$100.

All for $175.

To take part in the live auction and be entered for a chance to win a $7,500 travel voucher, you must have a ticket to the event.

There is a one-in-600 chance to win the Vellinga

Travel voucher, Genge said, good for $7,500 in vacation fun.

In terms of live auction items, there are trips – to Ireland, St. Maarten in the Caribbean, a time share in Las Vegas and a spot in Lake Como, Italy – up for

grabs, among other items and events.

Genge said 2022 will mark the end of virtual Festival of Giving.

“We’re face to face April 1 next year at the Chatham Armoury,” he said. “There will be limited tickets, per-

haps a couple of hundred, but it will be a blast!”

He added there will still be virtual and online components for the event.

Foundation personnel will be handing out the swag bags June 9 and 10 at their Lacroix Street offices.

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Community Events Thursday, June 9, 2022: • Unifor Local 127 Retirees Meeting at 10:00am. 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

• The WISH Centre has drop in pickleball from 8:00—10:00am.

Cost for drop in is $5 per session.

Pickleball membership at the WISH Centre is only $30 per month! Contact the WISH Centre for details at 519-354-5238.

• 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. Everyone is welcome.

• Panzerotti Night Special at the Merlin Legion Br. 465. 2 Stanley St., Merlin. Kitchen opens at 4:00pm.

Customized or deluxe $12.75 tax included. 519-689-4884.

Friday, June 10, 2022: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am9:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00pm. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are ham & scallop potatoes or fish & chip’s.

Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639.

Everyone Welcome.

• Ribs & Chicken at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St., Merlin. $17.50 includes potato salad, baked beans, bun & dessert. Served 4:30pm-7:00pm. 519-689-4884.

Saturday, June 11, 2022: • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William Street S., Chatham presents “A Time to Celebrate”. St. Andrew’s Chancel Choir, guest musicians and Chatham-Kent Chamber Orchestra will celebrate with exuberance after covid restriction challenges.

The 10th anniversary program for 2022-23 will be announced. The concert will be presented to live and virtual audiences. Tickets are not required. The virtual concert will be streamed via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/standrews/ live. Suggested donation $15. All are welcome! For further information www.standrewschatham.org/ music or call 519-352-0010.

• 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 the DAM Band from 4:30-9:30.

Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Merlin Town Wide Yard Sale specials at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St., Merlin. 4oz Bear Paw burger $11.50 or Brenners Hot Dog $9.25 includes fries & 12oz draught. Kids Menu $5.25 choice of hot dog, nuggets, grilled cheese or pogo stick with fries & juice box.

Saturday Night Specials (dine in or take out) 3pc Merlicken Chicken & fries $12.50. Merlicken Chicken Family Dinner (2 adults, 2 children) $33.85 includes 10pc chicken, x-large fries, x-large side, large gravy + 4 cans of pop. 519-689-4884.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022: • The Bluewater Ensemble is looking for singing voices. We meet every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 at St. James Church in Wallaceburg.

Sunday, June 12, 2022: • Erieau car show returns! 12-4pm.

Free car show for participants and spectators. Enjoy all makes and models displayed on the tree lined grass boulevard in Erieau. Mariners Road and Ross lane.

Thursday, June 16, 2022: • The WISH Centre has drop in pickleball from 8:00—10:00am.

Cost for drop in is $5 per session.

Pickleball membership at the WISH Centre is only $30 per month! Contact the WISH Centre for details at 519-354-5238.

• Second Annual Veterans’ Memorial Day at 2:00 p. m. Location: Arnold Cemetery, 10282 Longwoods Road. For past and present Canadian Armed Forces members and their families along with anyone else who is interested in this memorial service. Service members please wear your uniforms and medals. Service includes a colour guard, brief synopsis of Canada’s War History, and an act of remembrance by placing small Canadian flags at individual graves.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022: • The WISH Centre has drop in pickleball from 8:00—10:00am and 5:30-8:00pm. Cost for drop in is $5 per session. Pickleball membership at the WISH Centre is only $30 per month! Contact the WISH Centre for details at 519-354-5238.

• KENT BRANCH OGS (FAMILY HISTORY) Claire Smith-Burns presents: Diligence Has its Rewards: a Remarkable Discovery Regarding my Early Lambton and Kent Ancestors.

Her Courtney and Traxlar ancestors were early settlers in both counties-Kent & Lambton. 7:00pm.

Please join us : Link to Register https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZEld. • 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 starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

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• 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 11:00–1:30pm.

Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have fun darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• 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. Everyone is welcome.

• Panzerotti Night Special at the Merlin Legion Br. 465. 2 Stanley St., Merlin. Kitchen opens at 4:00pm.

Customized or deluxe $12.75 tax included. 519-689-4884.

Friday, June 17, 2022: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am– 1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00pm. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are meat loaf or fish & chip’s. Take out is also available by calling 519-3518733 or 519-351-5639. Everyone Welcome.

• Perch & Merlicken Chicken at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St., Merlin. 5pc perch dinner $17.50.

3pc perch & 2pc chicken dinner $17.50. 3pc Merlicken chicken $12.50. Includes fresh cut fries or baked, veggies, coleslaw, bun & dessert. Homemade pies for sale by the slice or whole. 519-6894884.

Now taking registrations for Merlin Legion Car/Motorcycle/ Truck/Tractor Show Sunday July 10th from 10am to 4pm.

Registration at 9am. Call 519-4765870 or email lori.s.parker@gmail. com to register.

Send your events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com

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5. Contemptible person 6. One billionth of a second (abbr.)

7. Helps 8. Final section of the large intestine 9. Invests in little enterprises 10. Look for 11. Unbeliefs 12. Susan and Tom are two 14. Female sheep 15. A poet writes it 18. Affirmatives 20. “Full House” actress Barber 24. Traveled rapidly 26. Long upholstered seat 28. Set wages 30. Peter Gabriel song 32. Sides of a jacket 34. More beautiful 35. Actress Kate 37. Furniture with open shelves 38. Indicate 40. The cost of a room 42. Gets rid of something 43. Impudence 45. No No No 47. Drunkards 49. Middle eastern country 50. High energy lasers (abbr.)

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Our family would like to extend an invitation for family and friends to join us to celebrate Dolores’ earthly life.

We will be joining together at the Gazebo in Erieau on July 2 from 1-3 pm .

Please join us for snacks and a toast by the lake her favourite spot

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September 1928 was when my mom was born.

She was named Anna Belle May by her mother.

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Mom was adopted at 4 yrs old, but throughout her life she tried to find who her biological parents were. Unfortunately she never learned her identity before her passing in 2004.

Continuing her search has revealed that there are several connections in the Chatham-Kent areas of PAIN COURT, WALLACEBURG, GRANDE POINTE, TILBURY, DRESDEN, PORT DOVER. Thru 23andMe, it has been confirmed that Ovila Charron was her biological father.

Do you remember anything about an unwanted pregnancy from that time?

If so, please share to: dlgourley25@gmail.com Complete privacy to anyone that is willing to contribute information.

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