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News

The Gift returns Nov. 18

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The Gift is gearing up for its annual Christmas campaign Nov. 18.

On that day, organizers are asking residents across Chatham-Kent to place a gift of their choosing on their doorstep for pickup at noon.

Non-perishable food items, toys and household goods are welcome. Donations will be distributed by volunteers to those in need in time for the holiday season.

Brent Wilken of Come Together CK, one of the groups that supports The Gift, said a flurry of activity is taking place in preparation of the event.

“We’ve made 1,500 signs in local schools getting ready for it,” Wilken said. “We’re getting everything in place.”

Although most of the details have been ironed out in the municipality’s smaller communities such as Tilbury and Ridgetown, the Chatham drive has one missing link. Wilken said The Gift is still searching for a location

in the city to store its donations.

The grassroots non-profit organization found itself without a home after being asked to leave the former Sears building as its headquarters for the past two years. A local investor’s group that owns the Downtown Chatham Centre had been providing the space free of charge.

Currently, The Gift is operating at the Indigenous community centre located at the corner of Adelaide and Wellington Streets in Chatham.

“We’re making do with what we’ve got,” Wilken explained, noting interest in The Gift remains high as it provides a low-barrier way for people to join in a common cause.

“That’s the beauty of The Gift,” Wilken said. “People get hooked on working together with their neighbours to make their neighbourhoods better.”

The Gift is now heading into its fourth year. The popular campaign evolved from the record-breaking May 16 Miracle food drive that de-

buted in 2020.

A new twist added last year is back for 2023. Participants are being asked to ‘bust a move’ and send their dance to The Gift for upload on the website. Various communities get in on the act with entries such as the “Shrewsbury Snorkel” and the “Wheatley Wave.”

To find out more about activities with The Gift, including how to volunteer or benefit from donations, please access the drive online at thegiftck.ca.

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Goodfellows expect a tough ’23

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

As members of the Chatham Goodfellows met to recognize the contributions of various members over the years, they also realized there is a greater need this year.

“There’s a large increase in our clientele this year,” Craig Williston, president of the Goodfellows, told the assembled members Nov. 2 at the Spirit & Life Centre. “The need will be the highest I’ve seen in a long time.”

In the first day and a half Goodfellows phone lines opened for applications, Williston said they heard from nearly 300 people.

“This shows the kind of year we’re going to have.”

The 2022 No Child Without a Christmas campaign saw the organization spend $268,000 to feed those in need and to provide toys to children.

Last year the non-profit distributed food and gift baskets to more than 1,600 area families.

Helping those in need is something the Goodfellows have been doing for the 68 years. They raise funds, collect toy donations, take names of those in need, and provide Christmas dinner packages and toys to hundreds of families in Chatham and Tilbury.

Chatham-Kent Mayor Dar-

rin Canniff, who attended the Nov. 2 dinner, called those in attendance “superheroes.

“What you collectively do for Chatham-Kent, you are all superheroes,” he said.”

The Goodfellows handed out several awards at the dinner, recognizing the commitment from volunteers and organizations.

Donna Jean Pardo and Matt Mitchell were named Mrs. And Mr. Goodfellow respectively; Fred and Elsie Strain received the lifetime achievement award, while Swain Bros. earned the president’s award.

Pardo has been involved with the Goodfellows for 45 years, starting in 1973 as a

cadet.

Barb Smith, a member of the Goodfellows’ board, said Pardo went on to become an officer with the cadets, but remained connected with the Goodfellows.

“She assisted Goodfellows to ensure there are cadets helping with the toy packaging, food set up and food packing days,” Smith said.

“When we needed cadets to assist with delivery, she said, ‘No prob-

lem. How many do you need? Who do they meet with?”

Smith added Pardo has spent countless hours assisting with delivery routes and obtaining driver information, while making sure cadets help out wherever needed.

Kevin Shaw, board member of the Goodfellows, said Mitchell began working with the Goodfellows in 1996.

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C-K closer to getting its ‘city mall’

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Municipal council has taken another step toward moving operations from the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre to the Downtown Chatham Centre.

Following a lengthy discussion, council voted 11 to 5 Monday night to further explore two options under the Imagine Chatham-Kent proposal.

The possibilities include creating new space for the library and museum at the site, as well as moving municipal headquarters to the new location.

The proposal includes purchasing the old Sears building in the mall from a Chatham-based investors group. Extensive renovations would feature a 35,000 sq.-ft. library, an expansive space for the C-K museum, and a unique multi-purpose room where council meetings would be held.

The other option involves administration preparing a detailed building and safety assessment of the Civic Centre,

with a report to come back to $6 million, a possibility he nevcouncil. er “dreamed of.”

Staff has been directed to Shared service synergies and report back to security are also council on the “I want an amazing factors, Canniff initiative. said. facility that when peoElected officials ple walk in, they say, “I want an who voted in fa- ‘Wow, I’m proud to be amazing facility vour of moving that when peoto the mall said in Chatham-Kent beple walk in, they it’s all about op- cause of this facility.” say, ‘Wow, I’m - Mayor Darrin Canniff portunity. proud to be in Mayor Darrin Chatham-Kent Canniff said moving to the because of this facility,’” CanDCC is a “once-in-a-lifetime niff explained. “It’s not just opportunity” that shouldn’t be about Chatham; it’s about Chamissed. tham-Kent.”

Canniff said the new facility According to an administrawill be a “blank canvas,” not- tive report, the estimated cost ing a “wonderful new amen- of the Imagine C-K project is ity” will be created that will around $53 million. draw people to Chatham-Kent.

Renovating the Civic Centre “As everyone knows, we are would require an estimated $37 a growing a community and million. That leaves a disparity we’re competing with 443 oth- of costs between the two possier municipalities for people,” ble routes at $16 million.

Canniff said. “We can provide However, the combined marhousing for them; we can pro- ket-value sale of the Chatham vide a job. What they’re look- library building and the Civic ing for are amenities that are Centre would deliver an estiover and above that.” mated $9.3 million. That would The mayor explained that a mean the municipality would new facility can be created for spend an additional $6 million

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The report states the investors have revised the purchase price of the former Sears building, excluding the parking garage, at around $2.9 million.

Bruce McAllister, general manager of community development for C-K, said many variables still exist, including negotiating and finalizing the purchase of the Sears building, along with extensive design work. McAllister said all matters relating to the project still need to come back to council for approval.

“The next step is to come to an agreement and terms of purchase,” McAllister said.

In speaking in favour of relocating to the DCC, Chatham Coun. Marjorie Crew said downtown Chatham needs attention.

Crew said downtown residents have told her Chatham-Kent needs to start investing it the downtown, noting the empty mall is a liability.

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will reduce crime to “make it safe, make it vital and make it vibrant,” Crew said, adding the municipality is lucky to have investors who want to help revitalize the downtown core.

“We need to trust in our investors, trust in ourselves and invest in our people,” Crew told council.

Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy said Imagine Chatham-Kent provides an opportunity to “breathe some very imaginative new life into the old mall.

“If we don’t (do this) then what happens with the mall?” Bondy asked. “We’ve got an opportunity to save our downtown.”

Prior to the decision, council heard three deputations on the issue, including one from Rob Myers, one of the investors who owns the DCC. The successful businessman, known for his passion for restoring historic buildings, told council it’s not about the money.

“For some of you, it may be thought that our group is only trying to profit from this development,” Myers said. “But I assure you, I’m not looking to profit out of this...I’m looking to revitalize downtown Chatham.

Any profit I was to make on this, I would be happy to give back to the museum. It’s not about money, it’s about developing downtown.”

Myers pointed out that Chatham’s Retro Suites hotel, which he developed, is one of the “highlights of the city,” listed in Trip Advisor as one of the best boutique hotels in Canada.

“I think this shopping centre can do the same,” Myers said. However, he said the investors, who have owned the mall for three years are becoming impatient, noting “it’s time to make a decision.”

In his deputation, Chatham-Kent Public Library Board chair Robert Clarke, spoke out against moving the library, saying the majority of library patrons polled on the matter want the library to remain at its Queen Street location.

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Women’s Centre is over capacity

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

November may be Woman Abuse Prevention Month, but the head of the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre said the problem is year round.

“We’ve been running over capacity since September,” Karen Hunter, executive director of the centre, told The Chatham Voice. “We’re always quite busy. We’re funded through the Ministry of Community and Social Services for 15 beds. Today, we’ve got just over 20 people. Last week, we had close to 30.”

When women show up with several children in tow, she said it does not take long for those 15 beds to fill up.

“It’s not a good situation heading into the Christmas season.”

Hunter said a lack of af-

fordable housing exacerbates the problem.

“The housing situation is just atrocious. We’ve got people who need safety and they come here. They can’t get housing. Instead of being here for six-eight weeks, they’re here for months,” Hunter said.

“After six-eight weeks, I can’t say to a woman, ‘Sorry, you can’t stay. We’re going to kick you out.’

They’ve got nowhere to go.”

Hunter said intimate partner violence continues to be a problem in Chatham-Kent and beyond.

Alcohol and addiction issues, as well as mental health concerns factor in the problem.

As well, children are exposed to the abuse at an early age.

“The children witness this and hear it in their homes. They hear it, they sense it, they see the bruis-

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From left, Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre personnel Rachelle Rose, anti-human trafficking, housing and system navigator; Taija George, children outreach co-ordinator; Kristine Holland, executive assistant and finance; and Karen Hunter, executive director, showcase purple scarves, scrunchies and ties people can purchase in support of the Women’s Centre.

es the next day,” Hunter said. “It’s very upsetting and scary for them. It creates a whole world of uncertainty for them.”

Hunter said a home should be a safe haven for the people who live there.

“You should be surrounded by loving and comforting people. When that’s not the case, it’s just a horrible situation to be in,” she said.

She encourages people to have a safety plan, and to be aware of signs of abuse.

“Educate yourself. It may

not happen to you, but it may happen to a friend or a loved one,” Hunter said.

“Everyone should have a safety plan: know how to get out, how to call for help, how to get the assistance you need and know the resources in your area.”

For more information, including how to recognize signs of abuse and what to do to get help, visit the Women’s Centre website at ckwc.ca.

During the month of November, the Women’s

Centre is participating in several awareness and fundraising campaigns.

They include the Wrapped in Courage campaign where people can purchase and wear purple scarves and ties to show their support.

There is also the Shine the Light campaign.

“We’re asking the community to light up with purple lights – decorate your homes or businesses with purple,” she said, and asks that people don’t do it until after Nov. 11 out

of respect for our veterans.

The Women’s Centre is also participating in the annual Say No to Violence walk on the Third Street Bridge Nov. 29 at 12:15 p.m.

Hunter said a candlelight vigil is planned, but the date is yet to be determined.

For those just looking to donate, Hunter said money, gift cards, toys for the children, and toiletries can be dropped off at the women’s centre office on Sandys Street in Chatham.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Opinion Candy to the max OK, Halloween came and went and we Corcorans had about 35-40 kids. By the end of the evening, my wife was doling out candy in handfuls to the lucky late-comers.

It’s been a bit of a sad trend in recent years, not even counting the pandemic years. We live in a great neighbourhood, one that has been around since the late 1960s.

And I guess that’s the problem.

Talking with a friend who lives in the Braemar area of Chatham, they were deluged.

Heck, it turns out the area is so popular, his granddaughter went to park by his home to showcase her young daughter’s costume to the great-grandparents, but she had to park around the block.

Yeah, parents drove their kids into that neighbourhood and parked along the streets.

Newer homes, larger homes. I guess the mindset was more or better candy.

I remember people

Bruce Corcoran talking about the Maples as the place to take kids several years back. Then Prestancia.

Since when did new equal better in terms of candy handouts? And since when did people drive their children into specific neighbourhoods, committing candy targetting?

Back in my day, it was simple. Walk your neighbourhood and enjoy seeing your neighbours react to your costume. If you were recognizable – and a good kid – you often got more candy.

But driving to another neighbourhood? We never did that.

What we did do as parents when our daughter was quite young was take her to specific homes of friends and family for trick or treating – a way of showing

off a cute costume to people who cared to see her.

We never dumped her into a distant neighbourhood and said, “Go grab that candy!”

I have to wonder...do the kids plan out where to go? I can’t see an eight year old looking on Google maps with their friend to plot their Halloween attack.

Nah, this is on their parents. I’d speculate the kids are just happy to get out and about in a cool or funny costume, asking for candy, enjoying the decorated homes, and hanging out with their friends. They don’t care in which neighbourhood they do it.

Some parents, meanwhile, are into the bigger-is-better mindset, and take it upon themselves to drive to specific neighbourhoods to maximize that candy haul.

I don’t know why, really. Chances are come next Easter, those parents will find leftover Halloween candy in their child’s rooms regardless.

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Chatham needs help Editor: I’ve been hesitant on writing this, but I need to share the reality of our changing city.

Chatham.

I’ve worked downtown for the last 12 years, but in the last year, I’ve never seen anything like what we have to deal with on a daily basis.

This isn’t just the reality for the local businesses; this is the reality for those who live in the area too.

In the last seven days, I’ve had: • A homeless man try to lock himself into the business bathroom. When I told him he wasn’t allowed to use our facilities, he came forward at me with his private parts exposed, and pushed

past me.

• An individual openly smoke meth out front and refuse to leave because he knew the police wouldn’t do anything.

• An altercation with an individual who refused to leave the premises, who has a police-filed trespass order, which resulted in my life being verbally threatened.

• Someone acting in distress in the middle of King Street, while I was walking to my vehicle, only for them to advance to my car rapidly, racing me to my security.

Fortunately, I was able to lock myself in my vehicle while this female

kept trying to sway me to open my door. I did not.

The majority of these negative interactions are from homeless, addicted or mentally ill individuals.

I’d love to be compassionate, sympathetic and humane to those who need help, but, unfortunately, because of the amount of violence and destruction I see first hand, I am not.

Chatham needs help.

Downtown needs help.

I’d like to add this is happening everywhere in Chatham, as you see the police briefs. This isn’t an isolated downtown issue.

Kristy Cons Chatham

Editor: Regarding moving municipal offices at Civic Centre to the former Sears store.

It would be better to keep the Civic Centre where it is as outlined by Coun. Storey at the Oct.

30 council meeting.

That makes more common sense.

If the group that owns the former Sears store and the Downtown Chatham Centre want to make

good use of that facility, then move all the existing mall businesses into the east end of the mall, I have a suggeston.

Homeless to the DCC?

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Opinion/News

Sears building a good fit for homeless Continued from page 6

Erect a barrier between the mall businesses and the Sears annex. Convert the Sears annex into a homeless shelter for the growing population of homeless people that live in our community.

Housing these people in a renovated annex would be better suited to the needs of all the Chatham-Kent community.

Social services and health services could be located in this building to help look after their

needs. All this under one roof, and no panhandling in the downtown core allowed.

Also The FreeHelpCK group could also be located in this area to help with the clothing and food needs of these

people.

The owners of the facility could possibly use this part of the mall and annex as some sort of tax write off.

As for the public library, and all the businesses currently in the Chatham

Cultural Centre, they should remain where they are now.

On another note, if the proposed move of the Civic Centre to the Sears annex goes, any municipal councilor who is currently a real

estate agent or in some other way could benefit from this proposal, they should not be allowed to vote on such a proposal, as it might be considered a conflict of interest.

Frank Doyle Chatham

and toy packing,” Shaw said. “He spends endless hours on delivery nights delivering food and toys until it’s done, no matter how late it is.”

The Strains have volunteered with the Goodfellows for more than half a century each.

Swain Bros. as a business has been a long support-

er of the Goodfellows, Williston said. The company has supplied four generations of support, and is once again putting together a team to partic-

ipate in the Goodfellows’ Porchlight campaign.

The annual Porchlight campaign where donors can leave food or toys on their doorstep or make

monetary donations in person will take place Dec. 4.

Street sales of the Goodfellows newspaper will be held Dec. 15 and 16.

Top supporters recognized by Goodfellows

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Hospice event raises $32,000 The Chatham Voice

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The annual Handbags for Hospice event was a hot ticket in town recently.

Hosted at the Everest Convention Centre on Oct. 12, the event sold out within 48 hours of tickets going on sale and raised an event record $32,000 to support the families cared for at Chatham-Kent Hospice.

At the event, guests played 12 games of Bingo where the prize for each round was a designer handbag from brand names such as Michael Kors, Coach, or Kate

Spade.

An additional 35 prizes donated by local businesses were raffled off, in addition to the Platinum Purse draw for a Michael Kors weekender and accessories.

“We are so thankful to the planning committee and the community for their support of Handbags for Hospice. A special thank you to those who sponsored handbags in memory of their loved ones,” Jodi Maroney, executive director of the hospice foundation, said in a media release. “This was the fifth year for the event and combined it has

raised over $121,000 for families facing end of life.

These funds will be used to provide our hospice residents and their families with compassionate care and our community with grief and bereavement support at no cost to them.”

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Vaccine hesitancy a growing concern

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Restoring public confidence in vaccines in a post-pandemic world is a top priority for Chatham-Kent Public Health.

“Vaccines can save lives,” said Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, C-K’s acting medical officer of health However, the physician explained that good information and dialogue to raise awareness about the benefits of vaccines are as critical as the medicine itself.

“I think moving forward we have to present a balanced message with vaccines,” he said.

Nesathurai’s comments came at a recent board of health meeting following a report by Marnie Van

Vlymen, leader of the health unit’s infectious diseases team. Van Vlymen pointed out that vaccine hesitancy is on the rise, noting there’s less uptake in the COVID-19 vaccine today compared to two years ago.

“We’re seeing an increase in the number of (vaccine) exemptions,” Van Vlymen told the board, adding the team is seeing “decreased confidence” in vaccines across the board.

Nesathurai said Ontario is progressive in its vaccine approach, with the first vaccines administered by public health officials at two months of age. Ongoing immunizations prevent a wide range of illnesses, from whooping cough to meningitis, he said.

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“Despite all these advances, we are facing this challenge called vaccine hesitancy,” the doctor stressed, noting it’s a “complex problem” influenced by complacency, inconvenience and lack of confidence.

Vaccine hesitancy ranges from delaying getting an immunization to outright refusal.

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The doctor stressed that “rigorously tested” vaccines are safe and benefit society by keeping people from getting sick and preventing the spread of communicable disease, which in turn lessens the burden on hospitals and the health-care system.

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If you have specialized skills, offer your services free of charge to former soldiers.

Share a service member’s story Speak with a service person who served in World War II about his or her military service, and chronicle this person’s story into a living history. Encourage children to take part in learning about this person’s history and experiences.

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London’s Pelley to power up Chatham The Chatham Voice

The Saturdays at 7 concert series hosts Denise Pelley, a vocalist from London, to perform her program titled The Power of Music on Nov. 11.

This concert will be presented in the sanctuary of St. Andrew’s United Church. She will be presenting a concert of inspirational songs, stories, and poems focussing on their texts and how they help shape the music.

As it is Remembrance Day, she will also pay honour to the day with music and poetry.

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A Tilbury resident was instantly lucky recently.

Derek Butler won a $77,777 top prize with Instant Lucky 7.

The 29-year-old says he’s played the lottery weekly since he was 18.

“I gravitate towards tickets that catch my eye,” Butler

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Butler discovered his win while playing his ticket at home.

“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” he said. “I told my family, and they were surprised and happy for me.

My dad told me I deserve this win, I was humbled to hear those words from him.”

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“I don’t know how to describe this feeling – it’s a mix of shock and disbelief. I hoped for a big win, but I never expected it,” Butler said.

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sic director Stephen Holowitz, with Paul Stevenson on the trumpet and percussionist Greg Mainprize.

Pelley’s accolades include performing for the likes of trombonist Ray Anderson, Jackie Richardson, and Jesse Cook. She has opened for Aretha Franklin at the John Labatt Centre in London.

She has performed with symphony orchestras and festivals across Ontario, including jazz festivals in Toronto, Ottawa and Waterloo, as well as many in London.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 for the 7 p.m. performance. Donations (suggested $20 per person) will be accepted at the door.

Name that snowplow The Chatham Voice

The municipality is ready for residents to plow into what has become a popular annual contest: name that snowplow.

This will be the third year for the contest, where Public Works name various snowplows as suggested by the public.

“The snowplow naming contest is a wonderful example of how our community comes together. It is a great reminder that the fleet is not

just cleaning snow, they’re fostering a sense of togetherness, creativity, and pride in our community,” Edward Soldo, general manager of infrastructure and engineering, said in a media release.

Residents can visit the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent link at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/name-asnowplow-2023 and submit a name.

Residents of all ages are encouraged to submit their creative names until Nov. 19. Final voting on the short list will begin Nov. 27.

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Hospitals admit some info has been leaked In a joint media release, they updated the media on the fallout from being victims of a ransomware attack.

And there’s some sensitive data in the wrong hands.

“We are reviewing the data to determine its contents,” officials said in the media release. “Working with leading cybersecurity experts, we continue to investigate to determine the exact data impacted. Any individuals whose data was affected by this cyberattack will be promptly notified, in

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The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and neighbouring hospital organizations in Windsor-Essex and Sarnia-Lambton have seen sensitive information stolen and published.

This according to a press release on behalf of the CKHA, Bluewater Health, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital, and their shared service provider TransForm Shared Service Organization (TFSSO).

accordance with the law.”

The health-care organizations are working “closely” with local police, the OPP, INTERPOL and the FBI – and all relevant regulatory organizations, including the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner, have been notified.

Despite the ransom attempt, officials refused to give into demands.

“Our leaders, on advice by our experts that we could not verify claims by the attacker, decided we would not yield to their ransom demands,” the

release stated. “We are aligned in this position with the governments of 50 nations, including Canada, who have recently pledged to never pay ransom to cybercriminals.”

“We understand the impact this incident is having on members of our community, including patients and our employees and professional staff, and deeply apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. We want to thank everyone for their patience during this time,” officials said in the media release.

Woodlot incentive shot down The Chatham Voice

A bid by South Kent Coun. Ryan Doyle to explore the possibility of providing municipal incentives to preserve woodlots got a big thumbs down from Chatham-Kent council.

The defeated motion, 134, from Doyle would have requested that administrative staff probe the possibility of incentives and report back to council in March 2024.

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However, council heard from Bruce McAllister, C-K’s general manager of

community development, that there are a number of provincial programs available to landowners.

According to McAllister, he’s not aware of any other municipalities that provide woodlot incentives, noting the government incentive programs are voluntary and property owners must enrol.

McAllister said the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority offerr tree planting options to property owners, and between 2014 and 2021 a total of 547,000 trees were planted across C-K.

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Notice of Completion of Draft Environmental Study Report St. Clair Transmission Line November 2023 Hydro One has reached another important milestone for the St. Clair Transmission Line Project, a proposed new transmission line in the County of Lambton and Municipality of Chatham-Kent. This project involves constructing a double-circuit 230 kilovolt (kV) transmission line, expanding the existing Chatham Switching Station and Lambton Transformer Station (TS) and converting the existing Wallaceburg TS to 230 kV. This critical project is needed to bring an additional 400 megawatts of clean energy to the region. The new line will also improve reliability and resiliency of the regional transmission system.

As part of the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the St. Clair Transmission Line Project, Hydro One has evaluated route alternatives, selected a preferred route, assessed the potential environmental effects of the project, and identified mitigation measures to address these effects.

We want to hear from you A draft Environmental Study Report (ESR) is available for your review and comment from November 6 to December 7.

The draft ESR summarizes the Class EA process, which was conducted in accordance with the approved Class Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities (2022) under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act. Please provide any comments by December 7 at 4:30 pm addressed to:

Comments can also be submitted to 1.877.345.6799 or Community.Relations@HydroOne.com

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During the comment period, Hydro One welcomes your feedback and commits to thoroughly reviewing all concerns brought to our attention. Hydro One will work diligently to address matters raised, following which, Hydro One will finalize the ESR and file it with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). At this point, the Hydro One may proceed with the project as outlined in the ESR. A request may be made to the MECP for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g., require further studies), however; only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. The MECP will not consider requests on other grounds.

Requests should include the requester’s contact information, as well as specify what kind of order is being requested (request for conditions or comprehensive EA), 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.

The request should be sent in writing or by email to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Director of the Environmental Assessment Branch.

You can submit your request by mail, email, fax, or hand delivery to the contact information shown on the right.

Where to find the draft ESR: Online at HydroOne.com/StClair Hard copies are available at the following locations: Corunna Library 417 Lyndoch Street, Corunna Chatham-Kent Public Library 120 Queen Street, Chatham Wallaceburg Municipal Office 786 Dufferin Avenue, Wallaceburg

Minister Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Minister.mecp@ontario.ca Director Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor, Toronto ON M4V 1P5 EABDirector@ontario.ca Requests should also be copied to Hydro One per the contact information provided above. Please visit the ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at: www.ontario.ca/page/classenvironmental-assessmentspart-ii-order Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act All personal information included in your request – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, under the authority of section 30 of the Environmental Assessment Act and is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public. As this information is collected for the purpose of a public record, the protection of personal information provided in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) does not apply (s.37). Personal information you submit will become part of the available public record unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.

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News

Roundabout design to cost $400K

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

If all goes to plan, construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Queen’s Line and Merlin Road will commence next spring.

At its recent meeting C-K council voted to accept a tender from LEA Consulting Ltd for $401,731, to prepare the engineering design for the West Kent

project.

The roundabout’s construction involves two scopes of work. One is to build the actual roundabout, the other is to upgrade the cement bridge over the government drain located near the roundabout.

Several councillors raised concerns that the project had doubled in price, but staff pointed out that was not the case.

Engineering director

Marissa Mascaro said the cost of building the roundabout is estimated at $2.6 million, with the cost of rehabilitating the bridge structure set at $2 million.

South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci asked for clarification about the two scopes of work.

Fellow South Kent. Coun.

Ryan Doyle also said constituents wanted to know the difference in price between the roundabout and traffic light options.

In her reply, Mascaro said the original estimate in 2021 to reconfigure the busy intersection for a traffic light was $2.9 million, so the roundabout, then set at $2.1 million, was chosen as the less expensive option.

Mascaro said work on the concrete bridge had to be carried out no matter which option was chosen by the municipality.

“The bridge scope of the work is required in either

iteration,” Mascaro explained.

Council heard there is some urgency in completing the roundabout work in 2024, as the road will be needed as a detour route when the Ministry of Transportation begins construction in 2025 to upgrade the Bloomfield Road/Highway 401 interchange near Chatham.

“We need to be ready so this intersection can be ready to receive that addi-

tional traffic detouring as part of that work,” Mascaro explained.

A concern was also raised

by West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan that the new roundabout would be able to handle large farming equipment.

Mascaro assured her that it will be able to accommodate agricultural traffic.

Public education about how to use the roundabout will also be carried out.

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Community Events

Thursday, November 9, 2023: • Retired Workers Chapter Meeting. Keep up to date with the community, pensions, benefits and info provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. 10:00am at the Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

• Theatre Kent presents the musical, I Never Saw Another Butterfly at the Kiwanis Theatre. An inspirational story of a teacher in the Terezin Concentration Camp who tries to instill hope and resilience in the children of World War 2 against all odds. For tickets, call 519-354-8338 or visit cktickets.com.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am9:30pm. Kitchen open 11:00am-1:30pm. Senior Euchre at 1:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Merlin Legion Jam Session 1-4:30pm. All welcome to attend, $2 donation required.

For more details call Mike at 519-350-8937 or the Merlin Legion 519–689-4884.

• Fraud Prevention Presentation at 10am, at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre.

Free to attend, open to the public.

• Line Dancing at 11am, $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members. Water colour poppy painting workshop at 3:00pm, All supplies provided. Register in advance, $7 for members, $10 for non-members. at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre. Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 to learn more.

Friday, November 10, 2023: • Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. 2pm-4pm.

No registration required, come and go.

• Theatre Kent presents the musical, I Never Saw Another Butterfly at the Kiwanis Theatre of the Chatham Cultural Center. An inspirational story of a teacher in the Terezin Concentration Camp who tries to instill hope and resilience in the children of World War 2 against all odds. For tickets, call 519-3548338 or visit cktickets.com.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am9:30pm. Kitchen open 11:00am-1:30pm.

Supper will be served 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are cabbage rolls or fish & chips, $13.00. Take out is also available, call 519-351-8733 or 519- 3515639. Fun Darts 7:00pm. Everyone Welcome • The Chatham Granite Club at 41 William Street N., invites everyone to try curling at 7 and 8:30pm. No experience necessary.

Singles $15 and couples $25.

• Merlin Legion 519-689-4884 is hosting a Remembrance Day Banquet – RSVP by Nov 8th. Roast Beef dinner with all the trimmings $15.49 + tax = $17.50.

• Beginners Tai Chi at 10am the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre for adults ages 45 and up. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members. Call the Centre at 519-6745126 to learn more.

• Tilbury Leisure Centre invites you to play Euchre at 1:30pm (10 Canal St. West)

Saturday, November 11, 2023: • 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.

• Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William Street S., Chatham presents Denise Pelley: In Concert. Donations at the doors (suggested $20). All are welcome.

For further information www.standrewschatham.org/music or call 519-352-0010.

• Theatre Kent presents the musical, I Never Saw Another Butterfly at the Kiwanis Theatre of the Chatham Cultural Center. An inspirational story of a teacher in the Terezin Concentration Camp who tries to instill hope and resilience in the children of World War 2 against all odds. For tickets, call 519-3548338 or visit cktickets.com.

• The Chatham Legion Branch 642 corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open 3:00pm-5:30pm.

Entertainment by Southern Hospitality from 4:30-9:30. Everyone Welcome.

• Remembrance Day Service @ Merlin Community Hall. If marching be at Merlin Legion at 10:15am or be at Hall for service by 10:30am. Service begins at 10:50am.

Sunday, November 12, 2023: • Creekside Church - 10:00 a.m Sunday’s at the Active Lifestyle Centre, Merritt Ave. Haven’t been to church in a while? Come find community with us. creeksidechurch.ca.

Monday, November 13, 2023: • Social Card Games at 1pm at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre for adults ages 45 and up. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members. Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 to learn more.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023: • Chess Club at Chatham Branch of CKPL. 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Drop in program.

Great opportunity to learn new strategies by playing with different players. All ages and all skill levels are welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:001:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00, evening Shuffleboard or Euchre at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Sewing, Knitting & Crochet Club at 1:00pm at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre for adults ages 45 and up. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members. Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 for info.

• Tilbury Leisure Centre invites you to Chair Yoga at 5:30pm (10 Canal St. West)

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am1:30pm. Daily special is meat loaf dinner. Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• Carpet bowling from 2-4pm at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre for adults ages 45 and up. You can participate by standing or sitting. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members. Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 to learn more.

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45. Puke • Line Dancing at 11am at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members. Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 to learn more.

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Classifieds

Obituary

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Letitia Thornton "Pat" passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance.

Surrounded by love and compassion, Pat has completed this part of her journey. Though decimated by severe dementia for the last 18 months, Pat left on her own terms, dignity intact. Her only request is to be reunited with her devoted husband Al, who passed in 2010.

Family members left behind will miss her greatly and have lasting memories. Thank you to all the caregivers from Mississauga to Chatham/ Wallaceburg. All of you have our admiration for your dedication and contribution to enable Pat to live out her final chapter to the fullest. We are grateful. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc.

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Geri - missing you as always You never said I’m leaving, You never said goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

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