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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hub opponents rally in park

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

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Residents gathered to discuss the Community Hub proposal which some say will negatively impact taxpayers. The hub would put operations from the Civic Centre, museum and library under one roof.

A group of citizens are worried the Chatham-Kent Community Hub, proposed for downtown Chatham, will negatively impact taxpayers.

That was the gist of concerns expressed by folks who gathered in Tecumseh Park Oct. 29.

Around 50 residents, lawn chairs in tow, attended the “Save Our City Hall,” meeting organized by Chatham resident Liz Vallee.

At the meeting’s outset, Vallee said the outdoor event was being held to address two main concerns, including municipal spending on the hub and Chatham-Kent’s upcoming budget.

“These are two things that are affecting us really, really huge in the next little bit,” Vallee explained.

She said she believes the municipality overpaid for the Sears building, and claimed that Chatham-Kent continues to overpay for what it

buys.

She also said “everybody” is feeling the pressures of a tough economy, noting C-K taxpayers can’t handle increased taxes.

“There are some of you here tonight and people you know personally that are on the brink of either losing their homes or becoming homeless,” Vallee said to applause.

“It’s gotten out of hand and something has to give. Everything that’s not an emergency right now needs to be put on the back burner.”

On Oct. 21, C-K council approved the next phase of the community hub project that will see the Civic Centre operations, the library and the museum amalgamate into a new public space in the former Sears building. The next stage will see the completion of the detailed design.

Six C-K councillors were present, including Michael Bondy, Ryan Doyle, Brock McGregor, Trevor Thompson, Alysson Storey and Rhonda Jubenville.

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Next steps in hub project

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Refining the design.

That’s what architects and planners are doing as part of the next step in creating the Chatham-Kent Community Hub in downtown Chatham.

On Oct. 21, council voted to move forward into the next phase of the project by approving a $2.1-million contract with Architecttura Inc. to complete detailed design drawings to repurpose the former Sears building into a shared public space.

It would amalgamate the C-K Civic Centre, the Chatham-Kent Public Library’s Chatham branch and the C-K Museum.

In a presentation to council, Architecttura architect Dan Amicone described plans for the development, noting the project’s aim is to “maximize the potential use of all space.

“In our opinion, the Sears building is very well suited for the museum and library because of its high base and high ceilings,” Amicone explained.

“It’s a good building for these kinds of uses. The design for the civic centre should stand the test of time.”

Additions are planned for both the municipal operations centre’s King Street entrance and the Wellington Street entrance,

with Service Ontario and council chambers located on the first floor.

Library space flows along Fifth Street on the hub’s west side, with large windows to allow plenty of natural light.

Because light can be damaging for museum exhibits and collections, the new museum will be housed inside the building’s interior, Amicone said, limiting access to daylight. The museum and library will share a loading dock on the south side.

Amicone described the design as “simple and modern” with the exterior incorporating glass, stone with faux wood accents. A new courtyard will be constructed on the north side, complete with landscaping and vegetation. Flexible meeting spaces will be shared throughout, and energy efficiency and water conservation are top of mind.

“It will set the stage as a landmark that people will be proud of,” the architect said. “Civic buildings must have a form of art to ensure they are a fun type of buildings,” noting the structure will be well lit and possess a soft, curbside appeal.

Adjacent to the entrance is the security counter with state-ofthe-art equipment designed to keep the public and staff safe.

At the centre of the building is a hub that includes washrooms,

a nursing room, elevators and tag. Opponents want to see the that, that we went out to get our stairs to be shared by all. The existing C-K Civic Centre re- own third-party consultant for second storey includes munici- paired and are calling for a ref- cost consulting to ensure that we’re on track, and we are on pal office space and the library’s erendum on the matter.

However, Amicone said the track. When you’re doing pubtop floor. Only the library secfirm reached out to a third-par- lic work, you have a certain retion is open to the public.

Special attention is being paid ty firm to do a costing check sponsibility. We have no time to to accessibility, Amicone ex- and they’ve been able to “vali- redesign...we have to be as right plained, noting the hub will ex- date” the $53-million proposal. as right can be from the outset.

“I know there’s been a lot of This is why we turned to a cost ceed current standards.

“The one thing to keep in mind concern and discussion about consultant to ensure we’re on is that customer service greets this,” he said. “We’re very se- track with the current design.” about 85,000 customers a year,” rious that the $53 million is on Continued on page 5 he added, noting between 700 budget. We’re so serious about to 800 people are expected to access the hub each ~ THANK YOU FOR business day.

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Vaccines roll out across C-K

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Vaccines are the best weapons to fight illness in the winter when respiratory illness hits its peak.

That’s the advice of Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, acting medical officer of health for Chatham-Kent Public Health.

“Vaccines are a modern-day

miracle of scientific medicine,” the physician explained. His remarks coincided with the Oct. 30 rollout of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines to the general public.

At last week’s C-K board of health meeting, it was reported that Public Health distributed more than 20,000 vaccines last season and is on track for the same number this year.

The number includes 30 dif-

ferent vaccines, he added, an impressive feat for an agency serving a population of 100,000.

“Almost all of us have gone to the doctor and got a vaccine,” he said, including the prevention of tetanus (lockjaw); mumps, and hepatitis B. “Under these circumstances, the goal is to prevent someone from getting sick before they are exposed to a virus or

Costing validated: architect

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The planning includes divesting the current Civic Centre and library, bringing the overall cost of the new hub to an estimated $6 million.

Amicone said the budget includes furniture, museum and library shelving, audio visual

equipment, display screens, communication equipment, some limited demolition work, healthy contingency allowances and funds for relocation and moving.

Architecttura is not new to municipal projects. In business for 31 years, the firm has

been building public projects for more than 20 years and is currently working with Essex County to construct a new addition to their civic headquarters.

When completed, the detailed design must come back to council for final approval.

Chatham Coun. Alysson Storey spoke to the crowd to help clear up confusion as to how the hub will be funded.

While some has been set aside to pay for the $53-million development, Storey

said that $16.5 million of that will need to be debentured. She advised people to go to the municipality’s online webpage where all of the documentation about the hub is posted.

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Jubenville took to the microphone to answer questions from the crowd.

The North Kent councillor was another who expressed concerns about the hub and attempted to answer questions about municipal spending.

Jubenville has brought forward a notice of motion to hold a referendum on whether Chatham-Kent should proceed with the project.

A request to council asking the clerk to report on how a referendum, including costs, could be conducted was expected to go before council at the Nov. 4 meeting.

Based on the feedback she’s received, Jubenville said there are “thousands,” including herself, that are opposed to the hub project.

“I just feel we need to go ahead with this in order to provide a platform to the taxpayers of Chatham-Kent to have their say,” she said, adding councillors are the “stewards” of the public purse and must listen to their constituents’ concerns.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Opinion Time to rebuild

It’s over.

Hopefully, at least.

Cautious optimism surrounds the declaration by municipal officials that the Wheatley emergency is indeed done.

On the evening of Aug. 21, 2021, an explosion ripped through Wheatley’s downtown. It heavily damaged two buildings in the community’s core.

About 20 people were hurt in the blast. It could have been much worse had gas alarms not sounded 90 minutes earlier and allowed first responders to evacuate most of the immediate area.

The lingering damage from the gas leak is still being felt. Nearly a dozen buildings are gone and part of the area resembled an archaeological dig site at one point.

But, officials proudly state, it is over.

It took 38 months to reach this point.

Finding the leaking well at 17 Talbot St. E. was a huge issue. However, since the encasement and capping of that well, gas monitoring equipment has not detected any hydrogen sulphide coming from the area.

That’s huge, as it had been continuously emitting the hydrogen sulphide and methane gas since monitoring first began in 2021.

Wheatley has suffered for more than three years in the wake of the blast. Businesses were shuttered for

months. People were not allowed back into their homes.

To them, this was a massive disaster.

The municipality has spent millions dealing with this issue.

Good.

The provincial government stepped up big time in providing offsetting funding.

Better.

Helping the people of Wheatley to rebuild is not over, however. The municipality and the province must continue to assist.

The residents are an incredibly resilient bunch. Help is still needed for redevelopment. But let the people of Wheatley have a huge input on that redevelopment.

It’s their community; they suffered through this.

The Wheatley tragedy should serve as a warning to other communities across the province. There are an estimated 20,000 known gas wells in Ontario. God only knows how many others aren’t on record.

What Wheatley and its people endured should serve as a warning. It could happen again.

Municipalities and the province have to learn from what happened in Wheatley. Failing to do so could cost and/or devastate lives elsewhere in the future.

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Editor: Councillor Alysson Storey is upset because one of the hired security guards physically manhandled and shouted obscenities to her father during a council meeting (“Councillor’s dad escorted out” in the Oct. 31 Chatham Voice).

Is council so fearful of its citizens that they need goons for security?

Surely her father has grounds to press assault charges?

I would. I find this behaviour unconscionable in a civilized society.

She also says she “felt unsafe” multiple times at council, including meeting a balaclava-clad man in a hallway. This opens the door for per-

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Opinion

The results of poor procrastination I can but wonder if some of those in opposition to the concept of shifting municipal operations, the Chatham library branch and the museum all under one roof are akin to a record stuck in a groove.

In short, some folks are just skipping, saying “no…no…no.”

The first no came in 2017 when Chatham-Kent administration came to council on Jan. 16 of that year, detailing how the Civic Centre had deteriorated.

“After significant evaluation of the current building, it has been determined that a number of core systems will have to be re-designed and replaced within a few years. While these core systems are often not clearly visible, their effectiveness and efficiency are crucial to the optimum delivery of mechanical and electrical services to the building,” the report to council stated.

It was estimated repairs would cost about $14.4 million.

However, 12 members of council – Mark Authier, Michael Bondy, Bryon Fluker, Leon LeClair, Carmen McGregor, Steve Pinsonneault, Doug Sulman, Trevor Thompson, David Van Damme,

Bruce Corcoran Frank Vercouteren, Jeff Wesley, and Mayor Randy Hope – voted against it.

Three years later, with a new council in place, but with many familiar faces still on hand, on Jan. 13, 2020, council again received a report by administration with a proposal for upgrades at the Civic Centre. This time, the repairs had reached $18.1 million.

“The (then) 43 year old Civic Centre is in need of major structural, electrical, lighting, window, flooring and plumbing repair, in addition to the duct work alterations required to the HVAC system,” the report to council stated.

However, councillors argued it was “completely unnecessary,” and to make the improvements would be akin to providing a “Taj Mahal for staff.”

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mie McGraill, Carmen McGregor, Pinsonneault, Sulman, Thompson and John Wright – voted against the improvements/repairs.

As you can see, certain elected naysayers kept

right on fiddling as the conditions at the Civic Centre continued to deteriorate, and, more importantly, repair costs spiralled upward.

We say “spiral,” because costs are now pegged

at about $37 million to perform the work.

In 2022, the Community Hub proposal came forward. A municipal election followed a few months later.

Fast forward to today.

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Council on Oct. 21 voted in favour of continuing to investigate the idea of shifting operations, the library and the museum into the former Sears building.

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Donna and Michael Jones won the money playing The Big Spin instant lottery game.

The Joneses, retirees, have been playing the lottery for decades.

Over the years, they’ve enjoyed playing with their colleagues from work.

Since entering into retirement, the couple has continued to play the

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Winning big caught the couple by surprise.

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It took a moment for victory to sink in with Michael.

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Misplaced outrage over hub Continued from page 7

Those opposed were Rhonda Jubenville, Morena McDonald, Alysson Storey, Thompson and Wright.

The overlap of Thompson and Wright causes me some confusion. They were against renovating the Civic Centre four years ago (and Thompson was also against seven years ago), when it was going to be only $18 million.

After letting repair/renovation costs balloon to around $37 million – on their watch – they are against leaving the Civic Centre, a building that continues to be allowed to fall apart around staff.

Saving taxpayer dollars is an important element of

serving on council. Fiscal responsibility is something we all too often see lacking in government. After all, it’s not their money, right?

But what’s the message you send to the people who work for you when for years you let the workplace deteriorate around them?

Massive leaks, heating and cooling issues galore – more than five dozen issues in one year alone – damaged windows, etc., etc.

Council, in repeatedly ignoring needed maintenance, behaved more like a slumlord than a responsible boss.

They pushed it off and pushed it off, dithering rather than making a decision, and

now it has come to this. Had council in 2017 or even 2020 opted to make the repairs to the Civic Centre, the Community Hub likely would not have been put on the table.

People are pointing fingers at the development team that purchased the Downtown Chatham Centre and came up with the idea to sell the Sears building to the municipality to be morphed into the Community Hub. They’re making some wild accusations over property exchanges, plans, profits and the like. But why aren’t these folks taking councillors, who ignored the Civic Centre issues for the better part of a decade, to task?

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Four individuals are set to be recognized by the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce for leadership in agriculture later this month.

As part of the organization’s 78th Rural Urban Awards, recipients will be honoured Nov. 27 at a celebration at the John D. Bradley Centre.

Meredith Anderson is receiving the Future Leader of the Year award; Louis

Roesch is being named as Friend of Agriculture; Emma Butler is getting the nod for Agriculture Innovator of the Year (individual); and Farm Lending Canada has been named Agriculture Innovator of the Year (business).

Awards night will kick off at 6 p.m. with a reception, followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $65 (plus HST) and available online at chatham-kentchamber.ca.

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The Make Children Better Now Association (MCBN) recently donated $10,000 to the Children’s Treatment Centre’s Build for the Kids campaign. The donation was made at MCBN’s annual general meeting Oct. 26. From left, treatment centre staffer Melissa Gillett; MCBN board member Tony Drouillard; MCBN founder Mike Neuts; treatment centre foundation president Mike Genge; and MCBN board member Julie Kendall.

Two local charities recently benefitted from matching $10,000 donations from the Chatham-Kent Professional Firefighters Association (CKPFFA).

The funds were raised during the CKPFFA’s charitable golf fundraiser earlier this year.

The association handed over cheques to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada and Chatham-Kent Hospice.

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Wheatley’s emergency declared over resident, commended the collaborative efforts by the people in her community.

“This was definitely a On Aug. 26, 2021, a dev- group effort and this was astating gas explosion definitely accomplished rocked the town of Wheat- by a lot of people coming together and supporting a ley.

Now, 38 months later, community to get back on officials say the turbulent their feet,” a beaming Anderson said. chapter in “We can see the Lake “This was definitely the end and Erie com- a group effort and this we can start munity’s developing history has was definitely accomthe land come to an plished by a lot of the end. people coming togeth- how community Emergency er and supporting a personnel, community to get back wants it.”

Anderson Mayor Darhad special rin Canniff, on their feet.” words of and West - Coun. Lauren Anderson praise for Kent councillors Lauren Anderson C-K Public Works direcand Melissa Harrigan tor Ryan Brown and Chamarked the occasion Oct. tham-Kent Fire & Rescue 31, with the mayor sign- Chief Chris Case.

“Chief Case is definitely ing a document officially terminating the emergen- the hero of our town and will always be,” the councy order.

“This is the best signa- cillor said to applause.

In her comments, Harture I’ve ever made,” the mayor said. “We can now rigan said she wanted look forward to a much to thank the people of brighter future and look- Wheatley for their “paing foward to how we re- tience, passion and willingness to continue to develop Wheatley.”

Anderson, a Wheatley share” with municipal

workers to find a solution and be “forward thinking.”

She also commended Anderson for being a leader in the community.

The Wheatley explosion, caused by hydrogen sulfide leaking from an old well, damaged several buildings in the downtown core and injured 20 people. It led to the lengthy evacuation of more than two dozen homes and the eventual demolition of buildings affected by the blast.

Over the course of the emergency, the Ontario government stepped up

The board recommendation came after a report from public health nutritionist Sharmini Balakrishnan, who explained that in the communities where basic income funding was piloted, physical and mental wellness improved.

“We’ve had great discussion on this at our food policy council,” said Wallaceburg Coun. Carmen McGregor. “Any lobbying, interest or direction we can get from our council to go through with this

and support the resolution (received from our council) will be greatly received by the province.”

McGregor said she hoped other municipalities, organizations and other levels of government would get on board.

According to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) website, the Ontario government conducted a basic income trial between 2017 and 2019.

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Officials came together at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre Oct. 31 to mark the official termination of the Wheatley emergency.

CKPH is thinking BIG

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Chatham-Kent’s Food Policy Council is lobbying for a Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) for all Ontarians.

Following a report to the C-K Board of Health at its meeting last week, the board voted to ask for Chatham-Kent council’s support to push the province to make the funding available across the board.

to assist providing funding and aid through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Following an exhaustive investigation, the well was successfully plugged.

The fire chief said he is optimistic about the situation, noting gas monitoring will continue at the site for another six months.

“Whilst the danger is reduced and the risk has passed, we’re still going to wait for six months and monitor the situation to make sure that it is stable before we absolutely finish things off,” Case add-

ed.

He said he won’t forget getting the call from Wheatley operations assistant fire chief Neil Woods that the gas had “just stopped.

“That was quite an emotional moment,” said the chief. “There may have been a few tears shed when that happened.”

According to Case, lessons were learned all around and the Wheatley experience will be used as a roadmap, including predicting similar events.

“There is definitely a lot of work going on right now to see what we can

learn from this to make sure we can deal with future events,” Case said, noting there are more than 20,000 known gas wells in Ontario.

“There’s no need for alarm, but people should be aware this is happening,” he said. “If you smell gas, even if you’ve smelled it for many years, call 911. People need to be aware the risk is there, but I’m hoping we never see it again.”

Case had kudos for the firefighters and Windsor hazmat team that spent “days, month and years” on the site.

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In Flanders Fields by John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

On Remembrance Day, we’d like to share our admiration and appreciation for the dedicated men and women in uniform whose service and actions have protected our freedom and our way of life through the generations.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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• Send care packages. Communities can gather resources and chip in to make care packages for veterans who live in town, and even to send to troops stationed elsewhere. Include foods and comforts from home.

• Buy from veterans. Seek out veteran-owned businesses in the area, and then make purchases from their retail stores or utilize their services.

• Volunteer at a VA hospital. Spend time with veterans where they receive care for current health needs or past injuries suffered in combat.

• Decorate cemeteries. Honour fallen veterans by placing flowers or flags by their gravesites.

• Participate in a parade. If your town hosts a Remembrance Day parade, find out how you can volunteer or be a part of it. Oftentimes parade officials enable youth groups, such as high school marching bands or scouting troops, to participate in the parade.

• Write to the newspaper. Write an op-ed or highlight piece to submit to the newspaper about veterans in the community. Mention local veterans who have unique stories, or speak about the importance of veterans to the community.

• Ask a veteran to speak. If you work in a school or a community center, ask veterans to share their experiences with area youth.

• Visit local memorials. Spend time visiting memorials nearby and paying homage to the veterans who devoted their time, or even their lives, to service.

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Interesting facts about Remembrance Day

Millions will observe Remembrance Day this November, and the following facts can help them gain a greater understanding of the holiday.

• Remembrance Day has a lengthy history in Canada. Armistice Day was first commemorated in Canada in 1919, when King George V urged all countries in the British Commonwealth, including Canada, to observe the day.

• The name of the holiday was changed from Armistice Day to Remembrance Day in 1931.

• The choice to commemorate the holiday that eventually became Remembrance Day on November 11 has symbolic meaning.

According to the Government of Canada, the choice reflects the signing of the armistice agreement on November 11, 1918, which called for an end to hostilities at 11 a.m. - which happens to be the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The armistice ended World War I, though fighting continued for hours after the agreement was reached and the Treaty of Versailles, which was the formal peace treaty that ended the war, was not signed until 1919.

• The poppy symbolizes Remembrance Day. The poppy is worn in Canada on Remembrance Day to honor fallen service members.

• The poppy has Canadian roots, as a 1915 poem referred to the fields of poppies growing around the graves of World War I soldiers in Flanders.

That poem was written by a Canadian Lieutenant Colonel named John McCrae.

• A national ceremony is held each year at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

The Governor General of Canada, who presides over the ceremony, and the Prime Minister are among the notable officials to attend each year.

• A column of veterans, members of the Canadian Armed forces, officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, cadets march to the memorial.

• France, Belgium, Poland, and the United Kingdom also observe Remembrance Day on November 11.

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Ontario’s first confirmed case of human rabies since 1967 has pushed the issue to the forefront for public health units around the province.

Reported in early September by the Brant County Health Unit, a child was reportedly bitten by a bat near Temiskaming in Northern Ontario. The youngster did not receive the vaccine,

leading to their hospitalization and death. Limited information about the case has been released in order to protect the family’s privacy.

Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, Chatham-Kent’s acting medical officer of health, said immediate treatment of suspected contact with an infected animal – particularly bats – is critical.

“While rabies can be contracted from other mammals, bats are the most common carriers of this fatal virus in our re-

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According to Nesathurai, CK Public Health deals with about 350 animal bites per year – ap-

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Thanks to a vaccine developed by Louis Pasteur more than 100 years ago, Nesathurai said death from rabies is rare in North America, but the disease kills more than 60,000 people per year around the world. More than half of those are under age 50.

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The fate of a railway bridge over Running Creek at the northwestern edge of Wallaceburg remains unclear a month after two fires of unknown origin destroyed much of the structure.

Ken Labonte, assistant chief of Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue, said firefighters were called out to the structure Oct. 2 and 5.

On the second occasion, when firefighters from Wallaceburg and Chatham arrived, the flames were five feet high, and thick, black smoke poured from the blaze.

Fire officials called in a tanker team from Tupperville to help establish a tanker shuttle system to provide

sufficient water on site to combat the fire.

Due to the toxins produced from the burning ties, fire officials notified the Ministry of Environment and advised neighbouring residents on the matter.

The structure is part of a rail line running from Sarnia through Wallaceburg, Dresden and into Chatham.

The line hasn’t been used in some 20 years and has gone through several ownership changes including a period of municipal ownership which ended in 2019.

Fire officials have recommended removal of the bride. Dave Taylor, Chatham-Kent director of legal services, said the municipality is in the process of contacting the owner of the property.

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Thursday, November 7, 2024: • Afternoon Jamboree at the Merlin Legion from 1-4pm, Bring your singing voice/instruments and join us for a great afternoon. Donation welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. The Popular L.A. Bingo starts at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, November 8, 2024: • Kent Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society & Kent Historical Society November Webinar at 7:00pm. Speaker: Kae Elgie. Topic: This Land: The Story of Two Hundred Acres in Kent County. Kae Elgie, will discuss her experience while researching the stories of all the people who lived on the same two hundred acres of land where she grew up. It is free and open for anyone to attend at the McKinlay Funeral Home’s Reception Centre at 463 St. Clair St., Chatham. To attend online register at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/87883343837 or visit https:// kent.ogs.on.ca/.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Supper will be served 4:00–6:00. No orders after 5:30 pm. Tonight’s specials are Cabbage Rolls or Fish & Chips, $13.00. Take out is also available by call ing 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 pm.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024: • Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

• Links of Kent Holiday Market. Enjoy shopping the crafts of 45 Vendors. Free entry with a canned good or boxed item for Outreach for Hunger. Links of Kent Events Centre, 120 Indian Creek Road Chatham.

• Puzzle Swap – Chatham Branch.

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• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am– 9:30pm. Line Dancing lessons 10:00am12 noon. Meat draws at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 3:00pm –5:30pm. Entertainment by Allen James 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu.

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Sunday, November 10, 2024: • Remembrance Day Vigil @ Chatham Cenotaph. 9am-7pm. Christ Church Chatham is organizing a vigil to show respect for those who served Canada. Hall will be opened as a warming station, providing warm drinks and food. Are you/your family/organization/business interested in standing on guard for up to one hour?

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• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be hosting a Buddy Check for all Veterans 10:00am– 12:00pm. Come enjoy a coffee and talk to other Veterans. This venue is for Veterans Only.

• Breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St from 9am to Noon.

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Monday, November 11, 2024: • Remembrance Day Vigil @ Chatham Cenotaph. 7-10 am. Christ Church Chatham is organizing a vigil to show respect for those who served Canada. Hall will be opened as a warming station, providing warm drinks and food. Are you/your family/organization/business interested in standing on guard for up to one hour?

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• Afternoon Jamboree at the Merlin Legion from 1-4pm, Bring your singing voice/instruments and join us for a great afternoon. Donation welcome.

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• Stop by the Common Grounds Café today for a delicious lunch! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Monday – Friday from 11am2pm. Located in the heart of the Active Lifestyle Centre. 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

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CLUES DOWN 1. Body part 2. Mimics 3. Expel large quantities rapidly 4. Sea eagle 5. A type of subdivision 6. Variety of Chinese 7. Mr. T’s name on “The A-Team” 8. Consumed 9. Chinese dynast 10. NFL great Randy 12. Ireland 13. Palm trees with creeping roots 16. Fungal disease 17. Impressionable persons 20. Affirmative! (slang) 22. Instinctive part of the mind 25. “The First State” 26. A way to develop 27. Fraternities 29. Woman (French) 31. Sunscreen rating 34. Beer 36. Spiritual leader 37. Indigo bush 38. Burn with a hot liquid 40. Junior’s father 43. Ray-finned fishes 45. Morning 48. Line passing side to side through the center (abbr.)

50. Double curve 51. A small bundle of straw or hay 53. Got older 54. Crater on Mars 55. Humanities 57. Relating to the ears 58. “To the __ degree…”

59. Residue of a burned product 61. It cools a home

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Business

Decibel purchases AgMedica

Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. is in the process of acquiring AgMedica Bioscience Ltd. AgMedica, a leader in international medical cannabis exports, has various operation locations in Chatham-Kent.

The deal is contingent on approval by the TSX Venture Exchange, and, if applicable, the approval of the disinterested shareholders of the Company.

It is hoped to be wrapped up by early December.

“I am excited to announce the acquisition of AgMedica. The AgMedica facility becomes the cornerstone of our international strategy as it allows us to extend our products and brand to the rest of the world,” said Benjamin Sze, Decibel

CEO, in a media release.

Holiday Market Nov. 9

Links of Kent is hosting a Holiday Market on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be crafts on display from 45 different vendors.

Entry is a non-perishable food item. These items will be donated to Outreach for Hunger food bank.

A decade of partnership

CF Industries and Wallaceburg District Secondary School (WDSS) recently celebrated a decade-long partnership. This collaboration demonstrates how shared resources can enhance learning for both students and the community.

Over the years, CF In-

dustries has contributed financial support for a variety of WDSS initiatives, including the school-wide holiday dinner, hospitality program, welding program, and the installation of water bottle filling stations.

This year, funds will be directed toward enhancing the school’s science and horticulture programs.

Additionally, CF Industries organized summer staff barbeques to raise funds, resulting in more than $2,000 to address local student needs for food and hygiene items.

The company also awards two annual scholarships of $1,000 each to assist students in their pursuit of post-secondary education.

The partnership has fostered unique learning experiences for WDSS students. Notable activities include Earth Day tree planting events and hands-on projects in construction classes, where students built purple martin bird houses, bat houses, duck house boxes, and a barn swallow shelter to support local wetlands.

Co-operative education students have benefited from career panels featuring local industry experts, gaining insights into various career paths.

“We at WDSS are happy that our partnership with CF Industries has continued over the past few years. CF has remained a true community partner, helping our students

by making yearly donations to the school. We appreciate how they have given back to their local community, and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the future,” Jeremy Gower, WDSS principal, said in a media release.

• Business Voice is a bi-monthly column in The Chatham Voice that highlights some of the achievements made and efforts underway in Chatham-Kent’s business community. Send your information to bruce@chathamvoice.com.

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Each weekend in Wallaceburg at the Old Train Station building, 105 Arnold St., Wallaceburg. Friday - Sunday, November 1, 2, 3 until December 6,7,8. 9:00am-4:00pm.

Christmas Craft Sale All weekends beginning Nov. 2nd until Dec. 8th. Saturday / Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. 6599 Talbot Trail (Hwy#3) (5m west of Bloomfield Rd.) Christmas decor for inside & out, crafts, gift ideas, fresh evergreen planters & wreaths, home canning & much more.

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Craft Sale November 30th, 9am until 1pm at Avalon apartment building, 175 Churchill Park Rd., Chatham.

REMINDER: Holiday Market. 45+ Vendors.

Saturday, November 9th. Free entry with a canned good or boxed item for Outreach for Hunger. Held at Links of Kent Event Centre, 120 Indian Creek. Rd., Chatham

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Obituary Maurice Dozois Peacefully at Meadow Park Nursing Home, Chatham on Saturday October 26, 2024, Maurice Jean Dozois, at the age of 97 years.

Beloved husband of late Joan (Charlebois) Dozois (2019). Born in Tilbury in 1927, son of the late Adele (Montminy) and Oscar Dozois.

Loving father of Louise (Garry) Muckle, Charles (Susan) Dozois, Yvette (Reid) Hosie and Pat (Dawn Allott) Dozois. Cherished grandfather of Trevor (Stephanie), Liza (Sean), Megan (Matt), Sam (Carissa), Tyler, Dylan, Abbey and Lauren (Jake). Dearest great grandfather of Cole, Clark, Hailey and Audrey. Dear brother of Margarite Laroque, Gerald, Lawrence, late Louis and late Vincent Dozois. He will also be sadly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Maurice was a valued member of St Agnes parish for many years as well as a member of the 3rd degree Knights of Columbus. Friends and relative visited at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120) on Monday November 4, 2024 from 11 am until 12 noon. A Funeral Service was then conducted in the Chapel with Deacon Morgan Treacy officiating. Interment will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Donations to the Chatham Outreach For Hunger or the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated.

Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com

It is with great sadness we announce that Mona Mary Marlene Sanchuk (nee St. Pierre) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at the age of 84 at the Chatham-Kent Hospice.

She will be forever missed by her children Deb of Victoria B.C., Mike (Tammy Marlyn) of Oshawa, Tim, Karen, son-in-law Ed Rusal, and Ken Charron (Kim), all of Chatham, Ontario. “Meme” was beloved by her grandchildren William Sanchuk, Byron Sanchuk, Shelby Buis (Zack), Jackson Myers (Audrey Bai), Rachel Myers (Danny Kim) and step grandson Damien Johnston. She cherished each of them and they cherished her in return. She expressed her love in countless ways, most consistently by filling bellies while explaining that “Being full is no reason to stop eating”. Mona is survived by her sister Betty Walden (Garry) and in-laws Frank Baute and Lena St. Pierre, as well as many nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by William (Bill) her loving husband of 63 years, as well as her son-in-law Jeffry Myers.

Also predeceased by her parents Abraham and Mary (Bray) St. Pierre and sisters Laura Charron (Oscar), Marie Barnier (Joe), Velma Baute, and brother Sherley (Theresa). Mona tended carefully to her family, her home, and her garden, always ensuring each was brimming with life, light and beauty. Her gardens were so elaborate and lovely that even strangers would ask to have their wedding photos taken in her yard. Her passion and skills led to the Chatham Gardener of the Year award in 1997. An inspired and creative cook, Mona often and generously entertained family and friends for special occasions or for no occasion at all. She dedicated herself to perfecting Eastern European recipes for her Ukrainian husband and family. Mona was a force of nature with an adventurous spirit, fulfilling her dreams of going on an African safari for her 79th birthday and SKYDIVING for her 80th. She and Bill traveled the world extensively, visiting all 10 provinces, 50 states and too many countries to list. They especially enjoyed road trips and cruises. For many years, Mona spent much of her free time at golf courses in Canada and the U.S. She was a formidable player winning many championships over her decades of enjoying the game. She won community service awards for the dedication and effort she put into leading the Blessed Sacrament Cub Scouts. She fundraised for and organized very elaborate Jaycee Parade floats and exciting trips for the pack. To this day, she is still fondly remembered as Akela by many of the cubs she guided in the 1960s. Her family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many doctors, nurses, and caregivers throughout Mom’s journey, especially Dr. MacLean, the nurses and staff at Chatham Retirement Resort, Bayshore and the local LHIN. A special note of thanks to Roxanne, Natalie and Krista for consistently providing exceptional care. Much heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at CK Hospice who provided comfort and care in her final weeks. Cremation has taken place. There will be a private memorial held at a future date. If you’d like to honour Mona’s memory, please do so by donating to the Chatham-Kent Hospice. All services entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Inc. Online condolences may be left at www.lifetransitions.ca

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Classifieds In Memoriam

In Memoriam In memory of

In Memoriam

Raymond Rose

Rose Johnston

November 10, 2004

Born October 19th 1952 and passed away Oct 31, 2023

One year since I lost you my lovely wife I thought of you today, But that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday, And the days before that too.

I think of you in silence, And I often speak your name, All I have now are my memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake From which I’ll never part, God had you in his arms And I have you in my heart.

Miss you Love Pat, and all your family Card of Thanks

Love John & sons: Byron & Brandon, Daughters-in-law: Lisa & Amy, Granddaughters: Nevia & Mia and Grandsons: Logan, Riley & Jayden.

Five Generations

T hank You

Five Generations

Thanks to my family & friends that made my 89th birthday a surprise party. The gifts and cards that I received will be cherished forever. The cake was awesome and all the food was delicious. Special thanks to my family who travelled from Vancouver & Holden to celebrate with me. Florence Cole

Celebrating 5 Generations

Happy Birthday John Vanderheide Nov. 10th Worlds Best Dad & Papa!

Great-Great Grandma, Marion Griffin; Daughter, Julie Smith; Grand-Daughter, Melinda Jee; Great Grand-Daughter, Krystal Hember; Great-Great Grandsons, Kove, Kyree, Kingsley and Kehzlin Notice

Love You, xoxoxo Loans

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Notice of Proposed Transition Highway 401 and Bloomfield Road Interchange Improvements (GWP 3117-18-00) Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study THE STUDY The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. to complete the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for improvements to the Highway 401 and Bloomfield Road Interchange (GWP 3117-18-00).

THE PROCESS This project is being undertaken as a Group ‘B’ project under the Class EA for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) and includes the following proposed improvements: • Reconfiguration of the Highway 401 and Bloomfield Road Interchange to a Parclo A2 interchange configuration • Replacement of Bloomfield Road Underpass and Jeanettes Creek Bridge on Bloomfield Road • Construction of a new bridge over Flook and Hinton Drain at the Highway 401 eastbound off-ramp • Realignment of Seventh Line West, including removal of the Flook and Hinton Drain Bridge on Seventh Line West, construction of a new carpool lot, and a new connection to Bloomfield Road PROPOSED TRANSITION This notice is being issued to inform interested stakeholders, members of the public, and Indigenous communities of the intent to transition this project to the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities and Municipal Expressways (2024).

Transitioning to the new Class EA process will improve the planning process of projects beyond the preliminary design stage, bringing MTO into alignment with best practices observed in other Class EA frameworks. Transitioning from the requirements of the 2000 Class EA to the 2024 Class EA reflects a commitment to optimizing the assessment process by removing redundancies and expediting project planning to facilitate a more streamlined implementation process. Commitments made during the preliminary design phase will be addressed as the project progresses through the design process. Project information will continue to be posted on the project website and opportunities for public consultation will continue through Detail Design.

Information on the project, such as study notices, background information, and additional design-related information, including the 2024 Class EA process, can be found at www.hwy401bloomfield.ca.

The public comment period associated with the proposed transition is available between Thursday, November 7, 2024, and Saturday, December 7, 2024.

COMMENTS If you have any comments or questions about this notice, or have questions about the study, please contact one of the following project team members: Mr. Adam Barg, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager Stantec Consulting Ltd. tel: 289-439-0481 e-mail: comments@hwy401bloomfield.ca

Sinisa Sakic, P.Eng. Project Engineer Ministry of Transportation tel: 519-854-9586 e-mail: comments@hwy401bloomfield.ca

All media inquiries shall be directed to MTO’s Communications Branch at 416-327-1158 or mto.media@ontario.ca.

If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team members listed above. Comments and information are being collected to assist the MTO in meeting the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments will be maintained on file for use during the study and, with the exception of personal information, may be included in study documentation and become part of the public record.

REQUESTS TO THE MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION AND PARKS In addition, a request may be made to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g., require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate, or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester’s contact information and full name.

Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for additional conditions or a request for an individual/comprehensive environmental assessment), how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy potential adverse impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing the request.

The request should be sent in writing or by email to the following as well as to the project contacts above: Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 e-mail: Minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 e-mail: EABDirector@ontario.ca