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Purchased for an undisclosed amount, the new owners are seeking input from the Chatham-Kent public on what they would like to see happen.

The journey started two months ago when Tsirimbis (Myer’s son-in-law) said Myers sat down at lunch and declared, “We’re buying the mall.”

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Walpole Island not celebrating Canada Day highlighted “a dark period in our history,” according to Walpole Island First Na- Walpole Island Chief Charles tion, out of respect for resi- Sampson. dential school students and Walpole will instead close survivors of the First Nation its First Nation operations on community, will not be ob- July 2 as a day of mourning. serving Can“The abuse ada Day this “The abuse and and mistreatyear. mistreatment that took ment that took First Nation place at residential place at resiofficials said dential schools schools was meant the recent news was meant to of the discov- to eliminate us as a eliminate us ery of hun- people.” as a people,” dreds of bod- - Chief Charles Sampson Sampson said ies in graves in a media reat the sites of lease. “While it did not acformer schools in British Co- complish that, it has harmed lumbia and Saskatchewan, our families and our comThe Chatham Voice

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The presence of unmarked graves has been known to us through oral history, even as the mainstream considers this a ‘discovery.’ This is but one manifestation of the horrendous conditions that our elders and ancestors faced.”

Walpole Island members attended various residential schools, including Mohawk, Mount Elgin, Spanish, Mount Pleasant, Shingwauk, and Carlyle. In 2002, survivors erected a Residential School Memorial Monument with names of approximately 400 survivors etched in granite.

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New DCC owners looking for ideas

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How the block between can be utilized to benefit the community long term is one of their main goals.

“We want to get it right.

For too long, this has been done wrong, we believe.

It’s time to bring Chatham back. There’s a lot of potential here,” said Nydam.

Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff said he is thrilled to see these locals invest in the community.

“We’ve got five investors who care about Chatham-Kent. They are going to put their blood, sweat, and tears into this.

They want to see it succeed,” he said.

Between this project and the recent purchase of the old Navistar property by Myers, Tetrault and Mike Vagi, the mayor sees the news as a turning point – something the community will benefit from for many years to come.

“Overall, I would like to see downtown become an

entertainment district. All sorts of things could come out of that. We’re seeing a metamorphosis happening right before our eyes,” said Canniff of what he sees unfolding.

While in the early stages of planning, all avenues of ideas are being explored, from a new arena to an outdoor farmer’s market, similar to the one Chatham once had downtown.

Focused on gathering information and looking at all possibilities, the developers would like to see the future design mimic the downtown’s historical architecture.

“Much of the facade will be changed. If we can use some of the great structure inside, fabulous. If not, there is no plan, we’re looking forward to making it more appealing and productive,” said Tsirimbis of the current mall’s exterior.

When asked about a dollar figure for the project,

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Rob Myers, left, Pete Tsirimbis, Ron Nydam, and Don Tetrault, are seen on June 25 with Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff and are key members of the local group who recently took over ownership of the Downtown Chatham Centre. All ideas are on the table for the development of the building and they are looking for input from the community on what they would like to see happen.

Tsirimbis said at the moment they are unsure of the developing cost.

“It could be $10 million, it could be $70 million.

We’ll have to see what’s in the cards,” said Tsirimbis.

In the coming days the

municipality will be setting up a spot for community engagement on the Let’s Talk CK website at letstalkchatham-kent. ca where the public can share their suggestions.

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Beginning July 1, Chatham-Kent’s COVID-19 testing centre will be located at 10 Grand Ave. West in Chatham.

The move follows a decrease in demand for testing, according to a media release from the

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

Since October 2020, the assessment centre has been housed at the St. Clair College HealthPlex, which will now return to its original use as a gymnasium.

The new testing site is located in the 7-Eleven pla-

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It has been redesigned to safely accommodate patients for testing.

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A call to action on opioid abuse

By Pam Wright Contributing Writer

Chatham-Kent may add its voice to the chorus calling for national action on the opioid crisis.

Elected officials were expected to consider a notice put forward by Chatham Coun. Amy Finn Monday, urging the federal government to approach the

opioid scourge with the same urgency brought to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The detailed motion calls for government to step up prevention, harm reduction and treatment programs, along with decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use.

Finn, a retired Chatham-Kent Police Services

officer with 30 years’ service, said drug overdoses and “toxic poisonings” are killing people at unprecedented rate.

Jailing addicts doesn’t solve the problem, Finn said in a recent interview.

Charging mentally ill people with criminal offences in relation to possession of small amounts of drugs compounds the

issue, she explained.

“Putting somebody in jail ties up resources,” Finn said, adding it eats up valuable time in the courts and with police officers.

In Chatham-Kent, the pandemic has heightened the opioid emergency.

In 2020, local overdose deaths tripled, rising from six in 2019 to 15.

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Across Ontario there was an average of six opioid-related deaths per day.

More help for addictions needs to be available, Finn explained.

“Nobody wakes up deciding they are going to become an addict,” Finn said. “These people have deep rooted problems.

These are mental health issues.”

Finn, through her volunteer work with outreach programs such as R.O.C.K. Missions, said she’s familiar with local people mired in substance abuse.

“They’re not bad people, they’re troubled,” she said.

Finn’s motion also calls for the expansion of safe injection sites as part of harm reduction, as many people die because of poisonous drug toxicity, often found in fentanyl.

Lives can be saved if an overdose patient is treated immediately with an antidote such as Naloxone that counteracts decreased respiration brought on by opioids.

Administering life-saving drugs to counteract overdose is part of the harm-reduction strategy.

The numbers of people seeking help for addictions at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is growing exponentially as well.

The CKHA Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic saw a sharp rise in the number of patients who visited the no-barrier clinic in 2020, and based on 2021 numbers, the number of people seeking help may

set another record.

In 2019-20, visits to the clinic totalled 224 but that number spiked to 755 for 2020-21. The reported year runs from April 1 to March 31.

There have been 313 visits to the clinic since April 1 of this year. A total of 113 unique individuals have been served since April as well, but some of them make multiple visits.

Finn said people need a safe place to use where they will not be judged.

With the criminal element removed, it helps an addict to not only survive, but to be able to reach out and access services to get help and recover.

Few Canadians are untouched by the opioid epidemic.

Finn said it doesn’t matter where you live, everyone is affected by someone’s use and abuse of opioids.

“It’s someone’s son or daughter or parent who overdoses and dies,” she said. “Those people need to know they are worth the investment of resources.”

Chatham-Kent police currently operate the successful Mobile Crisis Unit, whereby a mental health nurse accompanies a plainclothes officer in response to mental health police calls.

Council’s motion is on side with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police who are also calling for decriminalization.

Council is expected to forward the request for action on the opioid crisis to all levels of government.

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a collaborative clinical systems strategy for four hospital partners.

“I am thrilled to welcome Ms. Whitehead to our senior leadership team. Her achievements demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, advancing evidence informed practice and building relationships,” said Lori Marshall, president and CEO, CKHA, in a media release.

Whitehead will replace Lisa Northcott, who is retiring in August.

New nursing VP for health alliance

Effective mid-August, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will have a new chief nurse.

Meredith Whitehead will take over the position of vice-president, transformation, and chief nursing executive effective Aug. 16.

Most recently, Whitehead was the chief nursing information officer with the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, where she led

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Rose Beach Line repairs estimated at $7.8M

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

The cost to repair the erosion-damaged Rose Beach Line area could be as high as $7.8 million.

This is according to a report that was received as information by Chatham-Kent council recently.

The preferred alternative includes closing the Rose Beach Line between Antrim Road and west of Wildwood on the Lake.

This includes building a new private laneway to provide access to residents adjacent to the failure site and future upgrades to New Scotland Line to accommodate added traffic directed away from Rose Beach Line.

“Closing Rose Beach Line and constructing private driveway access behind the existing properties will ensure the properties can be accessed for the longest amount of time possible (over 25 years),” stated the report.

According to Ward 3 Councillor John Wright, the solution is still “missing the boat,” as many residents would like to see McKinlay road upgraded and chipped as part of the solution.

“This still is not helping the people out,” said Wright. “This has been addressed before and put off. Kent Bridge Road is 10 kilometres out of their way. I get a lot of contact from residents wanting to know why McKinlay Road is not addressed here.

It just gets bypassed.”

The Ward 3 councillor was not alone in wanting McKinlay Road to be a part of the solution.

“I do believe this road (McKinlay) is used a lot,” said Ward 3 councillor Steve Pinsonneault.

“Is it possible we get a traffic counter out there this summer?”

The challenges of erosion, among other things faced by Rose Beach Line, are not new.

In fact, public input was sought in 2017 to address the problems and possible solutions. Despite strong turnout from public input, the stretch of Rose Beach Line over South Marsh Creek was closed due to slope and bank failure in 2018.

The environmental assessment process was put on hold until the Chatham-Kent shoreline study was completed to allow for a better understanding of the entire Lake Erie shoreline erosion causes and potential mitigation strategies.

A study, released in May 2020, found that the previously recommended solution is no longer viable due to the continuing degradation of the existing slope. Three new alternatives were developed and evaluated alongside the original measures. These new alternatives were presented to the public as a third Virtual Public Information Centre in December 2020 and January 2021.

AECOM collected and addressed comments and concerns until May 2021, at which time the Notice of Completion was accepted by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

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Homeowners in the area of Rose Beach Line have been waiting years now for a more permanent solution.

tion to the slope, including the tive (Alternative 9) is $7,770,000. included in the 2022 municipal placement of rock and concrete The costs associated with the capital plan for future considrubble along the slope, have private laneway will be ad- eration, which will depend on not been successful,” the re- dressed in reports to council the rate of erosion and subject to port stated. “Degradation to this year. The remainder will be council prioritization. the slope has continued to occur as evidenced by tree tilting, undercutting, over-steepening of with the Lake Erie bluff and implementation of emergency road closure measures.”

A Shoreline Study has been completed for all of Chatham-Kent that provides direction and recommendations for all areas adjacent to Lake Erie that will provide a People today are wrestling with their sense of patriotism. Our global economy, consistent region-wide and social networks have been thrown askew over the last 16 months. approach to the evaluation of road alternatives. Borders have closed and protectionism has taken a foothold around the For this specific location, world. Here at home, systemic issues rear their heads again, and again. the recommended ap- At the Funeral Home, we help families through challenges of the present. proach per the Shoreline The loss is raw, and recent. As Funeral Directors, our aim is to help with the Study is to “retreat.”

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This Canada Day, I am going to “wear my work hat.” Families have taught me that mixed emotions are OK; heck I would go so far as to say encouraged.

We can have national pride and mourn. Stand tall in the shadow of the Maple Leaf, and recoil at the shadowy horrors we read about in the news. Let us all participate in the continued bettering of this Great Nation.

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DCC options A new arena? How about a stores that don’t exist in Chatham-Kent? A fun family events area?

These are some ideas that have already popped up in conversation over the future of the Downtown Chatham Centre.

New owners Rob Myers, Don Tetrault, Pete and Jessica Tsirimbis, Ron Nydam, and Jim Bullock took over the DCC, rescuing it from bankruptcy.

They stated they are open for input from the public on what exactly to do to the property.

The group mentioned the possibility of a new arena at its recent press conference. So it’s in their minds.

Ditto for an outdoor farmers’ market.

The DCC is not exactly a small footprint in the downtown core. This is the better part of a city block. An arena, for example, would not take up the entire space.

One can understand these people were not interested in the property just to pour money into it. What goes in there will have to be financially viable.

Perhaps a mix of commercial and recreational, maybe even with a smattering of residential. There are apartment projects underway in Chatham, but a chunk of that property could be utilized for a high-rise. That would bring more people into the downtown to live, thus placing consumers closer to whatever else may go in there.

The mayor said he’d like to see Chatham’s downtown morph into an entertainment district. It is an interesting idea, but can that be sustained?

That’s debatable.

What is needed is more for kids and families to do.

Yet, as was the case with Locked In, such a venue was provided, but remained underutilized.

People will say they want an arena, but will they attend events there consistently to support it? They want specialty shops, but again, will they commit to purchasing at these stores rather than shop online to distant out-of-town mega franchises that employ no one in Chatham-Kent?

Again, debatable.

There is no quick, simple fix for the site. They cannot flip the switch and bring back what was once there. The future remains wide open, but is ultimately at the mercy of the whims of the Chatham-Kent public.

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Opinion

A positive vaccination experience Editor: My husband and I received our second vaccine Thursday; we attended the procedure at the Bradley Centre.

What an organized and cheerful experience we had! Everyone there was upbeat, welcoming, and even making jokes.

The amount of time we spent was under half an hour. We were very impressed with how well each particular station was ready to take our

information.

I am not sure who set up the entire operation, but that person or persons deserves a big pat on the back.

Dr. Colby seems to have been on top of incoming information to keep us as safe as possible in Chatham-Kent. For this we are grateful.

These past 16 months have been a true test of patience on the part of

all of us, and we feel badly for the businesses that did not survive. We have become patrons of a number of restaurants in Chatham and will continue to do so.

We just wish the children could have been in class more of the time. We worry that online instruction, while it was a mighty effort by the teachers, did not compare to experiencing learning in person. I

think reviews of materials will have to take place in the fall.

And we can’t wait until our hair and nails can be tended to.

We are very fortunate to live where we do and to have the open spaces that city dwellers don’t have.

Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to the successes we have had here in C-K. Connie Badour Chatham

Concerned about clean up costs Editor: Just interested about an environmental test on the Navistar property because of all the paint and oil that was leaked and buried there.

Some of the old gas station properties around town have been empty and unusable because of the cost of clean

up. The old Shell station beside Maple City Bakery had to dig down 50 feet and haul the contaminated soil

away.

Is there a different law for the Navistar property?

Tom Ellis Chatham-Kent

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Opinion

Please be patient like all the rest of us Editor: I was glad to see the news about the church leader from Aylmer, Ont. It’s nice to see the law finally caught up with Pastor Hildebrandt, his followers and his God. I hope his congregation will not be stupid enough

to pay that nice fine he got.

Be smart and be like most of us. Do what you should do and wait for your full freedoms.

It makes me wonder just how long the likes of the Black Plague, the Spanish

flu and smallpox took to end.

It would be nice to hear from local history buffs on this if they know the

answers.

Ruth Draper

Chatham

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Organized children’s sports badly needed Editor: When I drove by primary schools when children were in school, there were always groups of children playing together in the schoolyard and groups walking home, all without masks.

But children will not be allowed to play any sports as a team until Step Three of the provincial reopening plan. This is ridiculous!

Kids need to interact with their peers and have some fun.

So, instead, kids will still gather

in groups without supervision or any of the safety protocols minor sport groups have developed.

If we want to help our children, let’s be practical and let them become active and have some fun. If there are no minor sports again this year, there may not be any next year as the organizations will not be able to survive.

Happy Seniors Month

Anne Coulter Chatham-Kent

Tracking health-care problems Editor: In regard to 2020-21, let’s look back on previous prime ministers of Canada and premiers of Ontario.

Prime ministers: Lester Pearson, Joe Clark, Kim Campbell, Pierre Trudeau, Paul Martin, Jean Chretien, Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau, John Turner and Brian Mulroney.

Premiers; Bill Davis, David Peterson, John Robarts, Bob Rae, Frank Miller, Mike Harris, Ernie Eves, Dalton McGuinty, Kathleen Wynne and Doug Ford.

They are in no particular order, but these leaders in my lifetime have been in power and responsible with knowledge of the dissemination of Canada’s health system.

These people could not have understood that a possible health issue would arrive at some time which would require a national effort to deal with it.

They have all contributed to a health-care breakdown, however, over this time period.

So here we are in a mess that could ruin not only the economy, but Canadian lives.

Shame on them all.

We continue to vote the same old way. Then expect the same old.

Wake up, Canada, you are asleep.

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The pools will soon be open, and the swimming is free.

CKRecreation officials said municipal outdoor pools are to reopen this summer. After a summer off due to COVID-19 restrictions, they will open on July 2.

The CKRec team looks forward to greeting people at all seven outdoor pools located throughout Chatham-Kent for free recreation swims.

Pool operations will comply with Ontario’s Covid-19 regulations, as well as local precautions identified by Dr. Colby.

“With Ontario still working through the Roadmap to Reopen, we are happy to be able to provide families and community members a safe place to get active this summer for free,” said Ann Robinson, man-

ager of recreation services in a media release. “Operations will look different than past years, specifically the requirement for pre-registration and zoned swimming areas, so we ask participants to have patience with our staff as we all get used to the “new normal” for this summer”.

Due to reduced capacity and to avoid large groups congregating in line, pre-registration is required for all swims. Mo walk-ins are permitted at this time.

Registration can be done online at chatham-kent. ca/recreation or by calling 519-360-1998.

You can register exactly one week prior to each swim.

Each pool is split into a set number of zones which are marked by pylons and flags. Participants are required to stay within their own zone

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Municipal outdoor pools will open July 2, after remaining closed last year due to COVID-19. But you have to book your time in advance.

throughout their swim to ensure proper social distancing. Each zone has a maximum capacity of five people who all must live within the same household. Diving

boards and slides will not be available.

Due to the extenuating circumstances caused by COVID-19 this summer, all recreational swimming will be free.

H2O lessons are offered at all outdoor pools and consist of two participants per class. Registration can be done online chatham-kent.ca/recreation or by calling 519-

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A full list of FAQ’s detailing the changes to CKRecreation’s outdoor pool operations can be found at chatham-kent. ca/recreationswimming.

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Alzheimer Walk raises $42,000

Beats 2020 tally, but falls short of goal The Chatham Voice

The Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent (ASCK) has finished putting their steps in and now they are jumping up and down in excitement as this year’s virtual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, ASCK raised more than $42,000.

That’s up 22 per cent from last year’s walk.

ASCK attributes this fundraising increase to many factors, one of them being the introduction of the ForgetMe-Not Scavenger Hunt.

This new event was in support of the virtual walk, allowing ASCK to offer

something that embodied the spirit of in-person walks which have been deeply missed during the pandemic.

It also attracted new participants to ASCK which is always a goal for the organization.

Since ASCK received such positive feedback from the scavenger hunt, they are now considering integrating it into future walks.

While ASCK did not meet their original fundraising goal of $50,000, they did surpass another goal. ASCK CEO Mary Ellen Parker and board member Robyn Brady vowed to dye their hair

blue if their team, FantASCKtic Crew, raised $15,000.

Their team raised more than $17,000.

The funds raised will assist the more than 1,000 clients and care partners that ASCK cares for every year. Donations will ensure they have access to the vital programs and services that ASCK offers, such as the Day Program and In-Home Respite Care Program.

They may have been apart again this year, but the steps each participant took for those living with dementia brought the C-K community together.

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Greyson Parry takes baby steps for those living with dementia in Chatham-Kent.

Homeless numbers still ‘concerning’

ment, an average of 114 individuals were housed each month with an averThe need for emergency age stay of 14 nights.

Polly Smith, director shelter – exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic of employment and so– rose 42 per cent in Cha- cial services for Chatham-Kent, tham-Kent the in 2020.

“It’s going back down said number The in- slowly and gradually. peaked in formation, Novempart of a But it’s still very conber, but has m u n i c i - cerning.” since depal report - C-K’s Polly Smith creased. on home“It’s going back down lessness, was released to council at Monday’s slowly and gradually,” said Smith. “But it’s still meeting.

According to the docu- very concerning.”

By Pam Wright Contributing Writer

There were 373 individuals in total need of emergency shelter in 2020. Of those, 39 were released from jail, 21 came from the hospital, 15 were related to domestic abuse and 131 were due to family breakdown.

A total of 23 families, including 43 children, were given help.

The problem was compounded by a rise in rental costs and a shortage of available units, with average rental costs going up 48 per cent in the five-year span from 2015

to 2020.

The most recent data indicates that 28 per cent of Chatham-Kent residents spent more than a third of their income on housing in 2020.

According to the report, 17 per cent of people in the municipality are considered low income. The median household income in Chatham-Kent is $58,185, compared to $74,287 for the rest of Ontario.

Chatham-Kent public housing currently has 694 units in its portfolio;

however, there are 719 adults on the wait list, within the 18-to-64-yearold demographic.

Community navigators, hired to assist local residents facing shelter issues, were able to help clients access government supports. They assisted people with issues such as income tax and child tax credits, helping put $444,000 back into the pockets of local residents.

The municipality also put money towards keeping 487 households off the street. Chatham-Kent

spent $286,800 to help with rent and utility arrears, and also put forward $131,956 in rental deposits to help people secure housing.

A total of $63,691 was spent by the municipality, to assist with short-term housing.

Smith said there were many lessons learned during the pandemic, which will help address problems in the future.

“We’ve been able to do things a little differently,” Smith said. “We changed some things.”

What’s in a name? Money for the municipality for starters The Chatham Voice

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The municipality has six properties for consideration so far, including the Capitol Theatre, the Thames Campus Arena, Chatham-Kent Memorial Arena, Kingston Park, the skateboard park on Grand Avenue and the Chatham-Kent Public Library main branch in Chatham.

Council approved the second phase of the strategy at a recent meeting following a presentation

from Dan Cimoroni, owner of The Naming Rights Company (NRC).

Contracted by the municipality, the NRC would earn a commission on any name-change deals made in Chatham-Kent.

The move has proved to be lucrative for other municipalities. In Leamington, Nature Fresh Farms is paying nearly $1 million for a 15-year naming agreement with the town’s recreation centre.

Some C-K councillors expressed concerns about the proposal.

Mary Clare Latimer, a member of the library board, wanted to ensure money raised from naming rights would be used

to benefit the library system.

Cathy Hoffman, general manager of corporate services for Chatham-Kent, assured council that any naming right changes would be discussed thoroughly with the facility’s stakeholders.

Cimoroni said all costs associated with changing existing signs would be borne by the organization purchasing the rights.

He said names changes wouldn’t necessarily see a complete change, the sponsorship name could be added on as “funded by” or “powered by.”

Any changes will need to be approved by council.

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News

A bad year for gypsy moths

By Pam Wright Contributing Writer

The reviled European gypsy moth is back and threatening trees in Chatham-Kent.

The spiky black and orange caterpillars descend on trees, devouring every leaf .

Ken Ashton, who has woodland property located in East Kent, is one

resident who is worried about the effects of infestation, as he’s spotted a few trees near Duart that have been stripped by the pest.

Ashton is no stranger to the gypsy moth having observed the insects throughout his life, but he said he’s more worried than normal.

“For some reason this year, they seem to have

attacked more,” Ashton said. “If they get going, they’re going to clean them (oak trees) up.

“I’m concerned,” he said.

“We’re worried about protecting trees in other ways in Chatham-Kent.

“This is a problem.”

The eggs of the gypsy moth overwinter on the bark of trees. In the spring, the larvae hatch and march up the trees to feed on the new leaves in the spring.

Spongy egg masses can be see on tree trunks and branches, followed by pupae and adult moths in July and August.

Randall Van Wagner, manager of conservation lands for the Lower Thames Valley Conser-

vation Authority, said infestations of the invasive species are cyclical and occur about every seven to 10 years.

Infestations are also weather dependent, he added, noting extremely cold winters tend to kill the eggs.

Mild winters may be contributing to a rise in eggs surviving the winter, he added.

The insects favour Oak trees, Van Wagner said, adding there are eight species of oak within the watershed that could be affected.

Van Wagner said the province has pinpointed an infestation in the forest in Skunk’s Misery in Middlesex as many trees are

defoliated near Bothwell.

However, he said, he hasn’t been made aware of any major infestations in Chatham-Kent.

Van Wagner said that most of the time, the caterpillars won’t kill the tree.

The European gypsy moth is another example of a good idea gone wrong.

Van Wagner said the insect was originally brought to Massachusetts in the 1880s for potential silk production, but was accidentally released into the wild.

With no natural predators, it began to spread.

Spraying has been found to be effective against the moth, but it has to be

done early in spring and it’s too late this year.

Property owners can also take steps against the moth.

From mid-May to June burlap bands can be attached to tree trunks, catching the caterpillars, which are then discarded.

From June to July, residents are advised to remove the caterpillars by hand.

From August on until the spring, property owners are advised to remove egg masses from trees and discard them.

The Ontario government’s website said the infestations tend to last two years before abating.

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Because many healthcare workers are employed by more than one organization across the health-care system, a number of directives and orders were put in place early in the pandemic.

These orders and directives restricted the number of workplaces staff could work at in an attempt to decrease the risk of spreading COVID-19 between organizations.

However, based on the low rates of COVID-19 within Chatham-Kent and the rising vaccination rates of our population both locally and provincially, Chatham-Kent’s Medical Officer of Health,

Dr. David Colby, said he does not believe that there is a need for restrictions to be in place that limit the number of sites in which fully vaccinated healthcare workers can work.

But the onus is still on the employee to ensure they are abiding by any existing workplace policies and procedures at their places of employment.

Public Health encourages all health-care workers to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible “to protect themselves, their patients, and health-care system capacity.”

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Development has begun on a new 138-suite rental apartment building at 53 & 57 Riverview Dr. in Chatham.

SkyDev, the property’s developer, made the announcement recently.

The new development, called Rivers Edge, is owned by Skyline Apartment REIT. Once the development is complete, the complex will be managed by Skyline Living, which currently manages 789 suites across 10 properties in Chatham, including 89 Riverview Dr. on the same street as the new development site.

SkyDev, Skyline Apartment REIT, and Skyline Living all operate under Skyline Group Of Companies, based in Guelph.

“Our friends from Chatham-Kent, RHC Contracting, and Skyline have come together to celebrate a milestone of breaking ground, and to share in the pride of launching Rivers Edge,” said Greg Jones, President, SkyDev, in a media release. “I would like to say thank you to the mayor and council for being champions of rental housing investment.”

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“We’re excited here in Chatham-Kent about the Rivers Edge development,” said Mayor

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The development is

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Yet, while local officials have had great success in the Chatham-Kent vaccination effort so far, the municipality’s Medical Officer of Health said there’s much more to be done.

Dr. David Colby said that along with administering second doses, public health is setting its sights on vaccinating youth between the ages of 12 to 17.

Calling it a “major priority target for right now,” Colby said, immunizing students with two doses of vaccine before the start of the new school year is the goal.

As of Monday morning, there were three active cases of COVID-19 in Chatham-Kent with two new cases reported over the weekend.

A total of 93,668 doses of vaccine have been administered in the municipality to date, with 29,618 of those being second doses.

While vaccine hesitancy is a problem in other jurisdictions, there is only a

small percentage of local residents who are refusing the shot.

“The uptake is very good in Chatham-Kent,” Colby explained at a municipal press conference last week.

“We’re not seeing the reluctance. We will keep pressing on to see where it (the number of people vaccinated) plateaus.”

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Chatham-Kent Public Health officials are re-

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Jab ’n’ jail Next week will be an interesting one: I’m getting jabbed and jailed.

On Tuesday, I am getting my second vaccine dose. And two days later, I’m in computer jail as a fundraiser for Rise House International.

I hope I don’t have an adverse reaction to the shot. That takes place at the Bradley Centre. This time around, it’s Moderna. Back in early May, it was Pfizer.

The vaccines are interchangeable, so I’m not worried. It’s just that some folks really get knocked sideways for a short time by that second shot.

It will have been nearly two months between shots, so I expect all will be well. Last time around, my arm ached for about a day, and that was it. I’ll take that again.

Two days later, I get “locked up.” Well, locked behind my computer as part of a fundraiser for Emily Hime’s charity, Rise House International.

So, if you would like to help children and families in Haiti, help get me out of the slammer!

I need at least $500 in bail. You can make the pledge directly to me at bruce@chathamvoice. com or send an E-transfer via emily@risehouse.ca.

Colby said there will always be “holdouts” – a certain percentage of people who won’t take the shot because they are ideologically opposed.

He said people should look to the science, especially in light of the rising number of cases of the Delta variant, which is more dangerous and transmissible.

Colby said vaccines have been able to control disease and even eradicate terrible illnesses such as smallpox.

“There’s very low risk with the vaccine compared to the risks of COVID-19,” Colby said.

“Let’s get this done.”

Other regions have re-

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Bruce Corcoran Emily says you can also send money to extend my sentence, or send coin in an attempt to have me do something silly online.

So, I am to be stuck in my chair in front of my screen until I make bail.

People can also donate to allow me to grab a snack, get a drink or get a short break from sitting.

It all starts at 6:30 p.m.

July 8.

But you can start getting me out of the brig by donating today! It’s a great cause and Emily and her board do awesome work.

And if you know of others who are “locked up” on July 8, no problem. I’m not a selfish guy.

I believe in spreading the fundraising bucks around. My suggestion: Send me bail money and send the other person money to keep them behind bars for a longer period of time!

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ported issues with vaccine shopping, whereby people refuse a certain brand of the vaccine.

Colby said it is safe to mix and match vaccines, adding people need to be open to getting a different vaccine.

He compared getting the Pfizer or Moderna shots to choosing to ride in a “Chevy or Ford.

“We need to be open to getting a different brand,” he said. “Both are excellent vaccines.”

And even though the province is to move into step two of its reopening plan June 30, Colby said people must continue to practice caution and follow safety protocols.

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Community Events Wednesday, June 30, 2021: • Chatham Blood Donor Clinic - Retro Suites Hotel - Derby Events Ctr - 2 King St West, Chatham. 1:00pm - 7:00pm. By appointment. Book now @blood.ca. Call 1-888-2-Donate or 1-888-236-6283. Help Save a Life - Donate Blood.

• Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs (please bring photo identification, limited number of cards available) held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden entrance - Wellington St.) from 9:00am-10:30am.

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Friday, July 2, 2021: • The Chatham Legion Br. 642, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be taking orders after 11:00 a.m. for tonight’s supper. Tonight’s specials are cabbage rolls, potatoes & veggies or fish & chips.

All meals include coleslaw and dinner roll. $10.00 plus tax. Cash Only. Please phone 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639 to place your order. Take Out Orders Only.

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• Friday night pickup supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. Ham and scalloped potatoes with a salad and a bun for $12. Please call daily from 1 to 4 P.M. at 519-352-8291 to place your order.

Sunday, July 4, 2021: • Tina Pumfrey with Rev. Andrew Zomerman performing at Dresden Christian Concerts, 1233 North St., Dresden. 6:30pm.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs (please bring photo identification, limited number of cards available) held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden entrance - Wellington St.) from 9:00am-10:30am.

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Friday, July 9, 2021: • The Chatham Legion Br. 642, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be taking orders after 11:00 a.m. for tonight’s supper. Tonight’s specials are chicken or fish & chips. All meals include coleslaw & dinner roll. $10.00 plus tax. Cash Only.

Please phone 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639 to place your order. Take Out Orders Only. Everyone Welcome.

• Friday night pickup supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. will be a Meatloaf dinner with potatoes, vegetable, salad and a bun for $12. Please call any day from 1 to 4 P.M. to place your order.

Saturday, July 10, 2021: • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham presents the virtual concert “What I Did for Love”. This program will showcase the journey of both music and virtual artists through COVID, as well as their look to the future. Some will give testimonials on why they got vaccinated. The concert will be streamed at 7 pm via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ standrews. Donations (suggested $15) will support St. Andrew’s music program. For additional information check the church website at www.standrewschatham.org or call 519-352-0010.

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Sunday, July 11, 2021: • Fish with Rev. Gord Tetley performing at Dresden Christian Concerts, 1233 North St., Dresden. 6:30pm. Drive-in concert featuring 50 minutes of live music and a 10 minute message from a local pastor.

The concerts are free but an offering will be taken.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs (please bring photo identification, limited number of cards available) held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden entrance - Wellington St.) from 9:00am-10:30am.

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Friday, July 16, 2021: • The Chatham Legion Br. 642, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be taking orders after 11:00 a.m. for tonight’s supper. Tonight’s specials are roast beef dinner, potatoes & veggies or fish & chips.

All meals include coleslaw and dinner roll. $10.00 plus tax. Cash Only. Please phone 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639 to place your order. Take Out Orders Only. Everyone Welcome.

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Share some screen time with several local authors and discover your next great read.

Authors will be available to chat with readers, share their writing experiences and answer questions. The Festival’s featured authors represent many genres including adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction. The list of authors includes: Kae Elgie, Kelly Young, Jason Rolfe, Bruce Ross, Cristina Ruscica, P. L. Stuart. Registration is required. Please visit search.ckpl.ca and search keywords “Virtual Read Local: CK Author Festival” or call 519.354.2940 to register. A link for this Zoom meeting event will be e-mailed prior to the program.

Sunday, July 18, 2021: • Marc & Kim Reid with Rev. Colin Paterson performing at Dresden Christian Concerts, 1233 North St., Dresden. 6:30pm.

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs (please bring photo identification, limited number of cards available) held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden entrance - Wellington St.) from 9:00am-10:30am.

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Friday, July 23, 2021: • The Chatham Legion Br. 642, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be taking orders after 11:00 a.m. for tonight’s supper. Tonight’s specials are lasagna or fish & chips. All meals include coleslaw and dinner roll. $10.00 plus tax. Cash Only.

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Timson, Ernest William (Bill) Ernest William (Bill) Timson passed away peacefully at home on June 20th, 2021. Born in Elgin Country, March 16, 1940, to the late Howard Timson (1964) of West Lorne and the late Edith Halpin (1985). Ernest is survived by his wife Donna née Brennan (Demars) of 57 years. Loving father to James Timson (Deanne), Gail Craig (Chris), Paula Newcome (Wayne) and Bill Timson. Proud grandpa of fourteen and 1 great grandchildren.

Survived by his sister Shirley Hussey (Howard), brothers Harold Timson (Deb) and Raymond Timson and brother-in-law Fred Rees.

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“Joking and drinking Pepsi to the end” Visitation took place at Denning’s of West Lorne on June 23, 2021. A private funeral service with interment at Evergreen cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the charity of choice are appreciated by the family. Share a memory online at www.westelginfuneralhome.com (519) 785-0810.

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Tom was born in 1939, in Harwich Township RR5 Blenheim, Ontario, to the late Myrtle and Norman Hough and spent some of his life farming and repairing small bikes and engines.

He is survived by sisters Eleanor Russell (Ernie) and Jane Haskell (the late David) and predeceased by sister Carolyn Wood (the late Gord). Tom will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Ashley’s Place in Tilbury are welcome. Cremation has taken place and a private ceremony will take place at a later date.

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