The Chatham Voice, July 13, 2023

C-K making its mark in film

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent’s fledgling film industry is ready to soar.

That’s because a new Filming Locally in Chatham-Kent (FLICK) office is opening at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, ready to welcome film and television pro-

ducers from around the world.

According to Vancouver-based producer Garrett VanDusen, the municipality’s small-town charm and historic buildings create the perfect backdrop for the industry.

“The look and feel of Chatham-Kent is untainted,” VanDusen said, noting the different communities throughout the municipality all offer the feel of a

“quaint little town.”

VanDusen, who grew up in Chatham and graduated from Chatham Collegiate Institute, has been working with Doug Robbins at the municipality’s economic development branch to get the venture off the ground.

FLICK will serve as a onestop shop for producers scoping out film sets.

“Everything will be ready at the tip of their fingertips with all the resources,” VanDusen explained, making it an attractive and less labour-intensive prospect for producers looking for sites.

VanDusen said that when he first reached out to Chatham-Kent, there was no municipal film liaison, but thanks to FLICK that’s changed. He said it makes

a big difference to producers to have resources at the ready – something a lot of other municipalities are failing to do.

A producer for the past eight years, VanDusen is well respected in the field and was recently nominated by Lambton College for an Ontario Premier’s Award for Creative Arts and Design.

Jamie Rainbird, manager of economic development for C-K, said supporting the promotion of film and television locally is a way to bring revenue to the municipality.

“Obviously, we want to support and promote arts and culture,” Rainbird said. “Sometimes we fail to recognize the high economic benefits these productions bring,” he added. “We’re al-

ways looking at growing and diversifying our economy and this is a potential new source for Chatham-Kent and another piece in the puzzle.”

The film industry – Ontario vies for the title of Hollywood North – brings significant investment. Ontario Creates, an arm of the provincial government, said it supported 419 productions in 2022 that contributed roughly $3.15 billion to the economy.

VanDusen, who often works on Hallmark movie productions, said budgets usually range from $500,000 to $1 million per film, bringing dollars to the hospitality industry, as well as hiring local employees and actors.

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The municipality is in the process of opening its new Filming Locally in Chatham-Kent (FLICK) office in the Civic Centre, in response to growing demand for film and television producers inquiring about local filming opportunities.

Ball team gets its (2nd) name

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent Barnstormers it is. That the new moniker for CK’s up and coming Intercounty Baseball League team. The name, logo and colours were revealed Thursday to fans at Fergie Jenkins Park in Chatham.

Dinelle said the name was “carefully chosen” after

lengthy consultation and research with a variety of organizations including the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society.

The exhaustive search for a new name came on the heels of a misstep earlier this year, when the name Chatham-Kent Blackbirds was selected from a community naming contest. At the time, officials had no idea the term was an affront to the Black

community, as “blackbirds” is a pejorative slur relating to the slave trade.

Upon learning of the issue, the team quickly reversed its decision, and a Toronto-based sports marketing firm, The Hive, stepped up to help find something new.

“We researched everything to come up with the name,” Dinelle said. “We want all the community to be involved, black or white, French or En-

glish, or whatever, it doesn’t matter – it’s baseball – it’s for everybody and that’s what we want.”

Dinelle said the term “barnstormers” honours Chatham-Kent’s rich baseball history. Back in the day, members of athletic teams “barnstormed,” travelling around the countryside playing games – often exhibition matches – to earn extra money, something Dinelle said members of Chatham’s great teams,

including the renowned Chatham Coloured All Stars, did in the past.

The Chatham Coloured All Stars were the first all-Black team to win a provincial championship.

A statement of support from the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum executive director and curator Samantha Meredith was also presented at the announcement.

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Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice Chatham-Kent’s new Intercounty Baseball League team has been dubbed the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers. The name was revealed at a press conference at Fergie Jenkins Field July 6. On hand were team sales manager Mark Jackson, president and owner Dom Dinelle, team ambassador Bill Atkinson and general manager Harry Muir.

Wanted: Military re-enactors

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

It has been years since local military re-enactors formed ranks in Chatham-Kent, but Mark Dickerson wants to change all that.

Dickerson, who was a member of the Kent Military Re-enactment Society, hopes to establish a local branch of the Upper Thames Re-enactment Society, which operates out of London. He’s been a member there since the Kent organization faded away in the wake of the 200th anniversary celebrations of the War of 1812 as it rolled through our region.

Dickerson said the re-enactors are usually in it for a love of history, but also the fellowship aspect.

“We do it for the camaraderie. Everyone who is in it, we’re all really good friends outside the hobby. We all like camping. Usually there’s a group of us who go to Algonquin every year,” he said.

In terms of re-enacting historical battles, Dickerson said living history trumps learning it out of a book any day of the week.

“We do it for the camaraderie. Everyone who is in it, we’re all really good friends outside the hobby.”

- Mark Dickerson

“Back in 2013, most members were pretty close to retirement. They came together for one final hurrah and then they hung up their muskets,” he said.

Sadly, several have since passed away, Dickerson said.

But he hopes there is renewed interest in historical re-enacting, and believes he has a solid, if small, core in the making.

“In Chatham alone, we probably already have six members that belong to the London group. Any new people that we can get out, especially young blood, would be great,” he said. “If we could get three or four more people into the hobby, I’d consider that a good success.”

“You don’t get the flavour of history from a book,” he said. Dickerson is hosting a meeting July 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Tecumseh Park to gauge interest.

“It will be an information session and maybe we do a little bit of drilling,” he said.

For those interested in attending, Dickerson suggests parking on King Street and taking the walking bridge across McGregor Creek into the park due to the construction on William Street.

“I’d like to see it as a subsidiary chapter, a Chatham wing of the London group,” he said of a potential local cluster. “If we just fold into the London group, we’d be like a Chatham-Kent division.”

For more information, contact Dickerson at 519-401-2231 or mdickerson1@me.com.

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C-K a hidden gem for film, producers say

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VanDusen just wrapped up filming a movie in Panama, as well as one in Windsor-Essex, and he’s hoping to create a Christmas-themed production here in Chatham-Kent later this year.

“Film is such a new thing in Chatham-Kent; some people don’t take it seriously,” he said. “But now the community is coming together. My goal is to bring what I know best to my hometown,” VanDusen said.

municipality is about to become.”

However, producer Daniel Turres doesn’t need convincing about the possibilities.

Chatham-Kent I love the hospitality and sense of closeness... it’s very wholesome and refreshing.”

The founder of Pageman Productions is sold on what Chatham-Kent has to offer. So much so, the director/producer moved to Chatham from London just last week.

erything is a battle in the GTA...this is like a no-brainer. In Chatham-Kent I love the hospitality and sense of closeness...it’s very wholesome and refreshing.”

Producing films since 2018, Turres’ horror film ‘Here For Blood’ is currently making the international film fest rounds and he has another new movie about to be released.

“Film is an amazing career and my main focus is to try and inspire youth.

“I’m excited to see what the

“That’s how much I believe my film career is going to flourish in Chatham-Kent,” Turres told The Voice. “So far my experience here has been absolutely positive.

“Film is growing exponentially,” he added. “Ev-

On July 14, his company is hosting a Red Carpet gala event outlining Chatham Film’s Investment Showcase at the Chatham Capitol Theatre.

More details about the local film industry are expected to be unveiled at the event. Those interested are asked to RSVP turres@pagemanproductions.ca.

Barnstormers to begin play in 2024

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Meredith said the organization is “super excited” about the Barnstormers name.

“We really think the community is going to love what The Hive came up with for the team and the amazing tribute it pays to the area’s baseball history,” Meredith said.

Dinelle said the new name has several reasons behind it. It honours the history of Chatham’s great baseball dynasty that garnered 24 Ontario championships in

the 1950s and 60s, while acknowledging the fact that big league players Fergie Jenkins, Bill Atkinson and Doug Melvin grew up in Chatham.

“Chatham is the only Canadian city to have the privilege of having three legends that grew up on the same street,” Dinnelle said, adding the star athletes are an inspiration to youth.

“More that that, two of them (Jenkins and Atkinson) are part of our team,” he said.

“How wonderful is that?”

Next steps for the Barnstormers include naming the new manager, said Dinelle, noting the announcement will be coming soon. Scouts are already on the hunt for players.

As well, team merchandise, featuring the Barnburner’s red, black and gold colours, is already available and can be purchased at the Chatham Pro Shop.

The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers are the ninth team to join the IBL. They are expected to begin play in 2024.

Chatham Voice file photo Chatham native Garrett VanDusen has made a name for himself internationally as an executive film and television producer, and is happy to see his home community opening its doors to film and television shoots.

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- Producer Daniel Turres

A job well done

This time, they got it right. Chatham-Kent’s fledgling Intercounty Baseball team, in the wake of a nickname hiccup earlier this year, nailed it with the new moniker, the Barnstormers.

According to team owner Dom Dinelle, the name was chosen after extensive consultation with a number of local groups, including the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society. Initially, the team had chosen “Blackbirds” as its nickname, but it came to light the term had racial undertones dating back to the slave trading days.

So now, we have the Barnstormers, after a Toronto-based sports marketing firm helped out.

We admittedly would have preferred to see the club make use of one of the local marketing companies to help come up with the new name. Buy local, shop local, after all.

Still, with “Barnstormers,” we have an inoffensive name, and one that has good meaning.

As Dinelle mentioned in our story (see page 3), in days gone by, teams would “barnstorm,” travelling around the countryside playing games – often exhibition matches – to earn extra money. It was something

the renowned Chatham Coloured All Stars, did in the past. For those who don’t know, the Coloured All Stars were the first all-Black team to win a provincial championship.

As for the original nickname, chalk it up to an innocent mistake. Credit Dinelle and the team for quickly pivoting and seeking a new name, rather than draw a line in the infield, as teams at other levels have done in the past.

Lights, camera, action!

Chatham-Kent is drawing interest from behind the camera lens. No, we are not talking about all the still images from the Guyitt House, which was recently torn down, but rather film and television video.

It’s interesting to see the municipality open the Filming Locally in Chatham-Kent (FLICK) office in the soggy Civic Centre. We’re not exactly Hollywood North.

Yet interest in the area is growing from the film and television industry. Ex-pat Garrett VanDusen is doing his best to help shine a light on C-K, but there are others involved as well. We have a great deal of small-town charm – at different locations – here.

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What is the deal with Chatham-Kent drivers?

Editor: Re: Bruce’s column, “Use patience on local roads,” in the June 22 edition.

or penalty to either party. Liability for errors or non-insertion is limited to the amount paid for the cost of space occupied by the error. Claims of errors must be made prior to the next publication date. A member of:

I have a 49-year-old son who lives and works in Austin, TX, a city of about 1 million people. He started a job there in July 1998 and has resided there for the past 25 years. He is very accustomed to driving in heavy traffic. He came with his son to spend a few days with us in celebration of Father’s Day. He had a rental vehicle from the Detroit airport and had occasion to drive around in Chatham for a few days. It has been seven

years since he was in Chatham and has driven here. On the first evening after giving his son a tour of schools he had attended, churches, etc. he arrived home and the first words out of his mouth were, “What has happened to Chatham drivers? They’re all crazy out there. Jumping lanes, cutting off other drivers. Obviously, since I lived here, the speed limit has become a suggestion, not a law. Is there any traffic enforcement done at all?”

I am taking into consideration the fact that in Austin, and Texas in

general, if you cut off another driver in traffic, there is a possibility the other driver may pull a gun and shoot you, but I do not think we are ready for that solution just yet.

I have watched the traffic situation and drivers’ attitudes deteriorate over the last several years. It was very enlightening to hear the comments from someone who has a snapshot in his head of Chatham traffic seven years ago to compare to today’s mayhem.

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Home sales heat up

A month ago, the president of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR) essentially said to wait and see, that the market was about to rebound.

Matt Bechard was correct.

After months of lower sales compared to the same period in 2022, June showed a significant uptick in home sales and slight increase in the average price of homes sold. A total of 132 units changed hands last month, up 32 per cent from June of 2022.

The average price of homes sold in June 2023 was $440,471, up mod-

estly by 2.3 per cent from June 2022.

“Sales activity posted the first year-over-year gain since February 2022 as the recovery in demand continued along in June, with figures for the month almost back in line with their longer-term averages,” Bechard said in a media release.

The improved sales in June were still about 2.7 per cent below the five-year average for the month of June, however.

Bechard said an ongoing infusion of new listings has helped with the upsurge in sales.

“The recovery in sales has been helped along by above-average levels of

new listings, something that other areas in the province have been lacking. However, sellers are not shying away from our

local market and continue to fuel the rebound in sales activity,” he said. “On the price side we’re seeing a steady upward trend but

not quite at the record levels from last year.”

The year-to-date average price for a home sold was $429,604, down 12.3

per cent from the first six months of 2022.

The number of new listings decreased by 7.4 per cent from June 2022.

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3 new docs to train in C-K

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A trio of family medicine residents are testing the waters with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA).

Dr. Advait Desai, Dr. Spencer Pearce and Dr. Joanna Walters, residents from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University, begin their post-graduate training at CKHA recently.

The residents will live in Chatham-Kent for two years as they gain experience by working with local physicians who provide support and direction to complete the hands-on portion of their medical training.

“We are so pleased to welcome our new Family Medicine Residents to CKHA and the community of Chatham-Kent,” said Dr. Pervez Faruqi, Chief of Staff at CKHA, in a media release. “They will have the opportunity to collaborate and train alongside exceptional physicians, gaining comprehensive expertise in various areas of medical practice. Many of our residents in the past have also discovered that Chatham-Kent is a warm and welcoming community and making it an optimal and comforting place to call home.”

Desai completed his Doctor of Medicine at the Windsor campus of

Western University. He hosts a podcast, TachyTalks, where students discuss their experiences in the medical world.

“I’m looking forward to cycling around the city, and exploring what Chatham-Kent has to offer,” said Desai. “I’m really excited to meet the preceptors I’ve worked with in the past and show them how far I’ve come.”

Walters completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica, dedicating several years to practicing medicine in her home country before continuing on her path to practice medicine in Canada.

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Pearce completed his Doctor of Medicine at Western University in London, and joined the hospital with some familiarity as he chose to complete a rural family medicine rotation with CKHA in 2022.

“I’m really looking forward to starting my residency at CKHA,” said Pearce. “I’m also excited to explore Chatham-Kent a bit more and hopefully get a chance to fish, being so close to the lake.”

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Cherry Fest brings the fun

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Midway rides, sidewalk sales and full bellies are just part of the menu for Cherry Fest 2023.

J.P. Huggins, chair of Cherry Fest, said the annual three-day event, taking place July 13-15 this year, will be chock full of food and fun.

For starters, World’s Finest Shows is bringing in the rides again. Huggins said they’ll fill the downtown with action.

“It looks like we’ll have at least seven rides and we’re hoping for an eighth,” he said. “A cou-

ple of them have never been at Cherry Fest before.”

He reminds people that all-day ride passes are just $25, same as last year.

Cherry Fest will again feature a plethora of cherry-related food, including the popular cherry pies.

But Huggins said if you want to purchase one of the pies, you’d best get to Cherry Fest early, as last year’s local cherry crop suffered greatly, resulting in less of the key ingredient for the pies.

The Blenheim Youth Centre has again teamed up with Parks Blueberries to bake pies this year,

while local business A Taste of Home is also baking pies.

“If you want one of those fresh-baked pies, I urge you to get out early,” Huggins said.

However, if you want other tasty cherry-related delights, you’re in luck. Huggins said cherry-glazed ribs, cherry candied apples and more will be on the menu.

In terms of entertainment, it’s a busy three days. Huggins said, with performances from local groups and organizations, and other interesting entertainment.

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Derek and Lili Desilets of London had a monster of a good time on the midway at Blenheim’s Cherry Fest in 2022. Rides, food, shopping and fun return July 13-15.

Entertainment, shopping, food and fun at Cherry Fest

Continued from page 11

The fun kicks into high gear the Thursday night with Cherry-Oke, something that has really taken off in terms of popularity.

At stake is a $100 prize that can be spent in the downtown core.

“We started it (Cherry-Oke) as a filler event, but it’s gone crazy. We do it for three hours on Thursday night and we have to cut people off,” he said. “People come out with their own binders of karaoke CDs. Some are in costume and have a whole dance routine to go with their song.”

Thanks to a grant from the Ridge Community Landfill Trust, there is added entertainment this year.

The Huggins Brothers, Level Up Band and Cellar Door will be performing at various locations in Blenheim,

and two professional buskers will wow crowds as well.

Cobbler Jay, who performed at Cherry Fest years ago, Huggins said, will put on three shows Friday, while Barry O, a children’s performer, will do the same on Saturday.

As well, Spirit of the 60s performs Friday night.

A core feature of Cherry Fest are its pit-spitting contests, where participants try their luck at firing a cherry pit, with just lung power, as far as they can.

The qualifying and tryouts take place Friday afternoon, Huggins said. Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, the kids’ competition will take place, followed by a celebrity pit spit and then the national championship.

Another great spectating event is the pie-eating con-

And so it begins

test on Friday evening. Huggins is a Cherry Fest veteran.

He spent 13 years running the cherry pit spitting side of things, and has been overall event chair for the past nine years.

This is the 40th anniversary of the event, actually. Huggins said Sidewalk Days has an even longer history, dating back to the 1950s.

As for the cherries, Huggins said Joe Lessard and Hector Delange brought the event over from St. Clair, Mich. in 1983. Initially, the event took place in Cedar Springs, but it moved to Blenheim more than two decades ago.

Huggins said to expect a great weekend.

“We’ve got lots of sales, lots of good stuff and lots to do for families,” he said.

“It should be a really good event.”

For more details, search blenheimcherryfest on Facebook.

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“We’ve got lots of sales, lots of good stuff and lots to do for families. It should be a really good event.”

- Chair J.P. Huggins

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CKHA receives booster cash from province

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will receive a $4.2-million boost from the provincial funding. In largely already-announced funding, the Ford government is spending about $5.7 million to support three southwestern hospital networks. Aside from the CKHA, Four Counties Health Services, and the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital will benefit from the funding.

Provincial officials said the cash is to help deliver faster, more convenient access to care closer to patients’ homes.

Aaron Ryan, vice-president of performance and chief financial officer for CKHA, said the details of the funding had not been previously announced, as it was part of the budget commitment by the province to health care.

“The majority of it, $3.85 million, is basically a three-per-cent base funding increase. It will help pay for our base operations,” he said of the $4.2-million. “We’ve been encountering inflational and operational increases.”

But the other $320,000 will go to-

wards quality-based procedures, Ryan said.

“It’s additional hip and knee replacement funding, stroke funding and chronic disease funding for such ailments as COPD, congestive heart failure and pneumonia,” he said.

Ryan added the cash is a message from the province that they support the work the orthopedic surgeons have done, as well as how the CKHA has recovered post-COVID in terms of surgery volumes.

The base funding increases will be utilized at the Chatham and Wallaceburg hospitals, Ryan said, whereas the surgical cash heads to Chatham, where the joint-replacement surgeries take place.

“Community hospitals are the bedrock of southwestern Ontario,” said local MPP Monte McNaughton in a media release. “From emergency rooms to surgeries and mental health support, this investment will ensure families have access to fast and reliable healthcare, where and when they need it.”

“We definitely appreciate the support of the government and the continued investment in the CKHA,” Ryan said.

3Rivers Roll returns

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Bikers of all ages and abilities are welcome in Wallaceburg July 19.

Get ready to hit the streets of Wallaceburg, as Community Living Wallaceburg’s 3Rivers Roll makes an anticipated return.

Community Living Wallaceburg has partnered with The Glasstown Brewing Company this year, where the event will both begin and end.

“We’re very excited for the opportunity to co-host the 3Rivers Roll in partnership with Community Living Wallaceburg,” Christina McFadden, operations manager at the Glasstown Brewery, said in a media release. “Offering the brewery as a

central venue is the perfect opportunity to get involved. In addition to our refreshing craft beer and regular delicious menu, we will be hosting a special BBQ and beverages for purchase following this year’s ride in support of the great work of Community Living Wallaceburg.”

The police-escorted bike ride will begin at 6 p.m. on July 19. While the event is free to participate in, Community Living Wallaceburg is accepting monetary donations as well as non-perishable donations – which will support both James Street Drop In and the local Salvation Army.

For more information, visit 3riversroll.com.

Notice of Commencement of Environmental Screening Report Ridge Landfill, Waste Connections of Canada

The Study

Waste Connections of Canada (Waste Connections) has initiated an Environmental Screening Process under Ontario Regulation 101/07 (Waste Management Projects Regulation) and the Environmental Assessment Act to increase the annual fill rate at the Ridge Landfill located at 20262 Erieau Road in Blenheim, Ontario. Waste Connections is proposing a 300,000 tonnes increase to 1.6 million tonnes per year to meet the disposal capacity needs of its local and regional customers There are no other proposed changes including no changes to the Site’s existing and approved waste footprint and boundary.

About the Ridge Landfill

The Ridge Landfill has been serving in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent community for 50 years and has an excellent environmental track record. The Ridge Landfill provides disposal capacity for the industrial, commercial and institutional (IC&I) customer base in central and southern Ontario and residential waste from the Municipality of Chatham -Kent Waste Connections is and always has been committed to being a responsible partner in Chatham -Kent and working collaboratively with the community.

The Process

The Environmental Screening Process will be carried out in accordance with the Guide to Environmental Assessment Requirements for Waste Management Projects, as required by Ontario Regulation 101/07 of the Environmental Assessment Act The Environmental Screening Process requires the Proponent to publish a Notice of Commencement (this Notice), prepare a project description, apply screening criteria, and prepare an Environmental Screening Report (ESR). The ESR will determine the impacts associated with increasing the annual fill rate at the Ridge Landfill The ESR will be submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for review. At that time, the public, Indigenous communities and other interested persons will be informed through a Notice of Completion when and where the ESR can be reviewed.

Consultation

Public consultation is a very important aspect of the ESR process. Our first Public Open House will be held on July 26th, 2023 (see text box to the right). Members of the public, agencies, Indigenous communities and other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate in the planning process by attending consultation events or contacting Waste Connections to provide comments or to ask questions.

You are invited to our first ESR Public Open House!

This first Public Open House will introduce the ESR process and provide background information on the project. The purpose of the Open House is to get your input on the project and to participate in the development of the ESR.

Time & Date: July 26, 2023 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: John Legue Building, Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. West, Blenheim, ON

Future consultation opportunities are planned and will be advertised in local newspapers, distributed to those on the project contact list, and posted at www.ridgelandfill.com. Please visit the website under our Contact Us page to be added to the project contact list.

For further information please contact:

Cathy Smith

Project Manager

Waste Connections of Canada

T: 519-358-2860

E: Catherine.Smith@wasteconnections.com

All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s.37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-327-1434.

Noticed published (July 13, 2023)

Community Events

Thursday, July 13, 2023:

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

• Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street, Merlin. 519689-4884. Panzerotti + kitchen menu. Kitchen open 4 to 7 pm.

• Cherryfest 2023! Famous Cherry Pies for sale July 13, 14, 15,- frozen $15. 10am - 2pm or until sold out at Trinity Anglican Church, 59 Ellen Street, Blenheim. Pick up only, no phone orders.

Friday, July 14, 2023:

• Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. Every Friday. 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Are you looking for a creative outlet? Need some time to escape the everyday? Come and connect with people of all ages and skill levels while colouring away the stress of the day. Come alone or bring a friend. No registration required, come and go as you please.

• Lawn Summer Nights in Support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Making new memories with your favourite people is easy:

SIGN UP FOR LAWN SUMMER NIGHTS. Lawn Summer Nights is an unforgettable evening of lawn bowling, drinks, music, and good friends. And it’s for a great cause! Happening in Tecumseh Park on Friday, July 14th, 2023. Bring yourself, 3 friends and good vibes to LSN to support Cystic Fibrosis Canada as they go further to find a cure for cystic fibrosis! Don’t wait, sign up for Lawn Summer Nights today! https:// www.lawnsummernights.com/ chatham/

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00. No orders after 5:30 p.m. Tonight’s specials are Chicken & Rice or Fish & Chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

• Beef or chicken kabobs with fries & small cobb salad. Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street, Merlin. 519-689-4884.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850

Richmond St is a Shepherds Pie dinner with salad and a bun. Dine ins $12 and pickups $13. Please call 519-352-8291 to order. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, July 15, 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-10:30am. Take out only.

• Mitchell’s Bay 10th Annual Antique Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor Show (Pre-2003) 10am - 3pm Mitchell’s Bay Park, Mitchell’s Bay Ontario. Vendors, food concession, face painting and more. Admission is free! Only $10. to register your vehicle. Great fun for the entire family! For more information go to www.mitchellsbay.org.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by the Barker & Wicks from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street, Merlin. 519-6894884. Kitchen open 3 to 9 pm - Karaoke Bob 7 to 11 pm.

• Summer Art Series, FREE Live Art Making with Interactive Art Experience, Naomi Macklem, Dresden Artist (art supplies and instruction provided), 11 am-2 pm. Come and observe and give it a try. Find your hidden creativity! The Summer Art Series will run every Saturday in July from 11 am-2 pm at the Art & Heirloom Shoppe, 137 King Street West, Chatham. Contact Chris Ford 519-401-3083.

• Community Creative Expression Antibullying Murals with Shanon Rose Photography at Wallaceburg Museum from 11am-3pm.

Sunday, July 16, 2023:

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

• Hank and Janet Sonnenberg will perform for the Dresden Christian Concerts on the property of Total Grain Systems (1233 North St. in Dresden). Rain location is Dresden Christian Reformed Church. Starts at 6:30pm. Listen from

your vehicle or bring your lawn chairs. The concert is free but an offering will be taken.

• Chatham Legion will be hosting a Euchre Tournament. Registration at 12:00 p.m., play at 1:00 p.m. $10.00 per person. (Maximum of 32 Tables). 50/50 Draw and the Barbeque will be cooking up a storm. Come and enjoy. Everyone welcome.

• Euchre Tournament, Br. 642 Legion. Pre-registration at the bar 519-351-8733, $20 per 2-person team, register 12 noon, play at 1:00 pm. Enjoy a BBQ lunch starting at 11:30am; maximum 32 tables, all are welcome, legion and non-legion members, 39 William St. N., Chatham.

Tuesday, July 18, 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.

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

• Colour your world at Chatham Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library! Show us your creative side as we make fun tie dye items. Bring your own t-shirt or other white cotton item to dye, we provide the rest of the supplies. Don’t forget to wear old clothes, things could get messy. Join staff at 6:00 pm in the Meeting Room. Program open for teens 12 to 18 years of age. Registration required. Register to attend this program by contacting staff: By phone – 519-3542940. By text – 519-4017174. By email – cklibrary@ chatham-kent.ca. By Facebook chat - @ckplibrary.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023:

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

Thursday, July 20, 2023:

• Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stan-

ley Street, Merlin. Panzerotti + kitchen menu 4 to 7 pm.

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

Friday, July 21, 2023:

• Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. Every Friday. 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Are you looking for a creative outlet? Need some time to escape the everyday? Come and connect with people of all ages and skill levels while colouring away the stress of the day. Come alone or bring a friend. No registration required, come and go as you please.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00. No orders after 5:30 p.m. Tonight’s specials are Roast Beef or Fish & Chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

• Choices: 5 pc Perch or 3 pc Perch + 2 pc Chicken OR 3 pc Merlickin Chicken. Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street, Merlin. 519-689-4884.

Calling all Vintage Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Tractors on Sunday July 23rd to the Merlin Legion. Registration of $10 at 9am. Breakfast and lunch available - Prizes - RafflesMeat Draw. Please call Lori at 519-476-5870 or lori.s.parker@gmail.com.

Eben Ezer Canadian Reformed Church is excited to host a free Kids Klub for all kids ages 5 to 12 from July 17 to 21. Kids Klub runs from 6:15pm to 8:15pm with an optional free dinner for participating kids at 5.30pm. Details and registration are here: https://cha tham-ebenezer.com/kidsklub.

Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-anon can help! Call - leave message519-350-3462

Alcoholics Anonymous, we can help! Information Line 519-360-5246.

Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com

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History preserved with jail sale

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

It’s unknown who the new owner is, but the old Chatham Jail has changed hands.

According to Carson Warrener of Realty Energy Group, part of Royal LePage, the historic landmark has been sold to a buyer who is respectful of its history and intends to preserve it, noting a film group may be using it in the fall.

“It will stay what it is,” Warrener told The Voice, noting the new owners intend on paying homage to the structure’s significant history.

“The owner has purchased it as a legacy type property and has the intention to curate it, allowing people to experience and appreciate it for years to come,” Warrener said. The jail was purchased by his family’s company, Warrener Properties, in 2018, to create student housing for St. Clair College. However, the pandemic derailed those plans.

The 173-year-old limestone building located

on Seventh Avenue at the corner of Stanley Avenue – along with the newer Kent County courthouse – was constructed in Neoclassical style and completed in 1850. It was designed by Canadian architect William Thomas and features a balustraded balcony and a crowning cupola. During construction, future Canadian Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie laboured on it as a stone mason.

A tender for the company Brown & Baxter for 6,000 pounds –$4 to the pound, or $24,000, was accepted – to build the jail.

The stones, which had to be cut and sized to a certain thickness, came from Essex County and were shipped by boat to Chatham. There, the stones were laid on the riverbank opposite to the site and then dragged up the bank by horses and oxen. It was a heavy job, and teamsters and draught animals were busy with the work in late 1847 and early 1848.

Area criminals found accommodation at the imposing structure until its official closure in 2014.

Court services were carried out at the site until they were moved to the new building on Grand Avenue West in 2003. Today, people arrested in Chatham-Kent are housed at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, which replaced both the Chatham and Windsor jails.

The Chatham Jail build-

ing was put on the market in 2021 for $2.1-million, however, the final real estate listing price for the structure was $1.34-million. Warrener said the actual sales price will not be made public.

• Information for the article is based on research by Chatham-Kent historians Jim and Lisa Gilbert.

Chatham Voice file photo

The 173-year-old Chatham Jail has recently changed hands. While the owner at this time wishes to remain anonymous, the buyer is said to be interested in preserving the facility for its historical significance.

“The owner has purchased it as a legacy type property and has the intention to curate it, allowing people to experience and appreciate it for years to come.”

- Carson Warrener

OEB approves gas facility at local landfill

The Chatham Voice

Enbridge Gas recently leapt the final hurdle in its trek to build a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility on site at the Ridge Landfill near Blenheim.

The Ontario Energy Board approved the proposal, which could see enough gas produced from decomposing waste to heat 40,000 homes in Chatham-Kent. The facility could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 110,000 tonnes per year as well.

Enbridge officials said the approval by the OEB means construction will soon begin on a “major milestone on the path to net zero.”

Once all permits are received, Waste Connections Canada, owners of the Ridge Landfill, will begin construction. The facility will upgrade the landfill gas to low-carbon RNG at a quality suitable for introduction into the Enbridge Gas natural gas network, according to Enbridge officials.

Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff is happy to see the project receive OEB approval.

“As we move towards a greener future, Chatham-Kent is committed to supporting investments such as this that take a leading role in furthering our committed push to net-zero,” Canniff said in a media release. “This innovative project is excellent for both Chatham-Kent and our future generations, who rely on the sustainable choices we make today.”

A new injection station and 5.7 km pipeline will also be built by Enbridge Gas. The RNG will be safely transported from the landfill site through the pipeline and introduced into the natural gas distribution system at an existing Enbridge Gas gate station on Communication Road.

The project includes an investment of more than $70 million into Chatham-Kent. The reduction of 110,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas is the equivalent to taking almost 24,000 passenger vehicles off the road.

An estimated 50 development and construction jobs and several highly skilled permanent operational jobs are also expected, according to Enbridge.

With the pipeline portion of the project approved, construction on the pipeline and its related facilities is slated to begin this month.

Construction activities at the Ridge Landfill site are expected to begin in August. The project is anticipated to be in-service by the end of 2024.

Local MPP Trevor Jones said the project is a winwin for all involved.

“The approval of the Ridge Landfill RNG Project in Chatham-Kent marks a significant stride towards a sustainable future. With the construction of a renewable natural gas pipeline facility, we not only propel our net-zero emissions goals, but also foster job creation,” the MPP for Chatham-Kent–Leamington said.

Obituaries

Thank You

Lucky

Duke passed away suddenly July 5, 2023

To my mom, I play amongst the angels and climb rainbows to the sky. I sleep in flowered meadows and chase golden butterflies

In this place the Rainbow Bridge just inside the pearly gate One day you will join me here and so happy we will be Because than we’ll be together for all eternity.

Love you , Mommy Love Lucky Duke

Lucky Duke, Your unconditional love was truly the greatest gift to me. I am missing you so much. Until we meet again, mommy will always be loving and sending you butterfly kisses. You left pawprints in / on my heart. Love your Mommy Lynn, Dreamer and Destiny. Run free, happy trails and rest in peace.

Bungalow for Rent. 111 Van Allen. 2 small bedrooms, 3pc bath, laundry, kitchen stove, fridge, kitchen island with 4 bar stools, driveway for cars. Contact 647.639.4528.

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Wanted: scrap air conditioners and electric motors. Phone 226-229-2614.

Wanted to rent or buy 1 or 4 acres of land in Chatham-Kent area. No buildings or utilities needed. Rural area preferred. 519-352-5414 or 226-6275414.

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The family of the late Ruth Lachine would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who took care of her during her last two days. All of the professional staff were very kind and compassionate from the paramedics to the Emergency Staff at CKHA (Dr. Roszell and trauma staff) to the Surgical floor nurses (Vanessa, Allison, Alphy) to the friendly and helpful lady from dietary that brought coffee to us afterward. Also special thanks to Marc Eskritt from Blenheim Community Funeral Home who, along with the nursing staff, ensured that our Mom and Grandma (and the family present) were treated with dignity, kindness and compassion. We would also like to thank all of our friends and relatives for their condolences through cards, emails, gifts and donations.

Thank you all very much. The Lachine Family

prayer line with counsellors available from 12:00am7:00am. Also, a male support group for those struggling with sexual addiction. A home based ministry, private and confidential. 519-354-3532.

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Peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance surrounded by her loving family after a short illness, Pietje “Peggy” Luyt of Chatham passed away and was carried to her eternal home by her loving Lord and Saviour on Thursday June 29th, 2023, in her 96th year. Cherished daughter of the late Hendrick and Anna Sjollema. Beloved wife of the late Arie Luyt. Loving mother of Janet Flikweert and her husband George of Chatham, Rick Luyt and his wife Colleen of Chatham, Betty Ann Ball and her husband Scott of Abbotsford, British Columbia. Amazing Oma of Joshua (Corina) Flikweert, Nicole (Shawn) VanderWeide, Arien (Jamie) Flikweert, Joanna Flikweert, Joel (Laura) Luyt, Jeremy (Jade) Luyt, Jordan (Kristen) Luyt, Aaron (Kaiti) Luyt, MacKenzie (Aaron) Hooper, Mikaela (Jordan) Wolsey, Andrea (Liam) McAllister, Ben Ball, Rick Ball, Sadie (Kurtis) Sawatzky, and Austin Ball. Piety adored her 34 great grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by her sister -in- law Hilly (Jim). Predeceased by her infant daughter Margaret, great granddaughter Layla, sisters Tena (Paul), Nieke (Hans), Anneke (John) and brothers Andries (Janny) and Jouke. Her family, friends and her faith were the most important things in her life, but she also loved to go rollerblading, walking and tennis. She loved to sew, knit, play cards and games, and volunteered at Meals on Wheels for many years. Family and friends were invited to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington St. West Chatham, on Tuesday July 4th. The funeral service was held at First Christian Reformed Church, 25 Tweedsmuir Ave. E. Chatham on Wednesday July 5th with Pastor Nate Van Denend officiating. Interment Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Chatham Christian School or CRC World Renew. Arrangements entrusted to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington St. West Chatham, 519-352–2710. On-line condolences may be left at www.alexanderandhoulefuneralhome.ca

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Thomas R. Maxwell, “Max” passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the age of 68.

Born in Chatham, he was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Maxwell. Loving partner of Kim Kreitzer, and proud father of Jason Maxwell, and Keith Kreitzer.

Loving Papa of Samantha Bruggeman and Kaine Kreitzer. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and the community. Thom enjoyed golf, fishing and watching mafia movies, especially Good Fellows. Through the years he also liked to spend time with his pets Shredder, Bear, Cujo, Lucky and Shadow. Thom was also part of the National Geographic Society. His presence will be missed. Thom helped many people in the Community in a very caring, confidential and sensitive way. He was well known for his generosity, genuinely caring about others, and advocacy. He was the founder of The Sandwich Guys. For 17 plus years he helped with those in need by providing free lunches, by feeding people each week. He was proactive and in the forefront of many community initiatives: CK Aids Support; CK Harm Reduction Program; and the CK Needle Exchange; as well as many others. COVID restrictions did not stop Thom from continuing with weekly and daily lunches for those in need. Thom lived life to the fullest, both laughing and crying at whatever life brought his way. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him and forever in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life which will be held at the Blenheim Community of Christ Church, located at 9096 Talbot Trail West, Blenheim, Ontario, N0P 1A0. Time and date to be announced. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Thomas’ name are asked to please consider the Canadian Cancer Society. Your donations and support are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc.

Wendy Dubuque

Peacefully at Chatham-Kent

Health Alliance on Friday June 30, 2023, Wendy Lee Dubuque, age 60. Beloved wife of Montie Dubuque. Born in Leamington in 1962, daughter of the late Norma (Setterington) and Derrick Tassey. She is survived by her brothers Drew Setterington (Sharron), Chris Tassey (Loice), brother-in-law Richard Phillips and sister-in-law Stephanie Boudreault. Predeceased by her sister Pam Phillips. Friends and relatives visitied Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120) on Tuesday July 4, 2023. Funeral Service was conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday July 5, 2023. Cremation will follow. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Mark Robert Laird Youngs entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born in Bracebridge 59 years ago and was the son of Marilyn Youngs (John Parks) and the late Robert Youngs. Mark was the loving husband and best friend of Hayley. Brother of Leslie Rohonzy (Imre). He is predeceased by his mother-inlaw and father-in-law, Kathy and Mike Brown. Mark will be missed by his fur babies Mazie, Marley, Mila and Sophie. He will also be deeply missed by his church family at Gregory Drive Alliance Church. Mark loved spending time with Hayley traveling and cruising, especially in the Caribbean. Finding beach glass together, cooking and going for long drives were just some of the special memories that will always be treasured. Together Hayley and Mark enjoyed hosting students from around the world. Incredibly Mark had been a perfect match to help many people, giving them the gift of a better life. His two lungs, two kidneys, and also his tissues will help over 80 people. A service of remembrance was held for Mark on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at Gregory Drive Alliance Church (255 Gregory Drive West). Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc.

Sandra Simpson 76, Friday, June 30, 2023

Nicholls Funeral Home

Roberta Knight

67, Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Nicholls Funeral Home

Darrel Paine

77, Thursday, June 29, 2023

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Maria Naclerio

78, Thursday, June 29, 2023

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Jean Parkhouse 96, Saturday, July 1, 2023

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Barbara McLeod 83, Monday, July 3, 2023

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Alan Maynard 68, Friday, June 30, 2023

Life Transitions

Julie Muller 50, Saturday, July 1, 2023

Life Transitions

Larry Saylor 65, Saturday, July 1, 2023

Life Transitions

Dorothy Long (Armstrong) 80, Sunday, July 2, 2023

Life Transitions

Thomas Maxwell 68, Monday, July 3, 2023

Life Transitions

Mark Youngs

59, Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Life Transitions

Sherrie Jillson (Peterson) Thursday, July 6, 2023

Life Transitions

Pietje “Peggy” Luyt 95, Thursday, June 29, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Lillian Coleman

95, Saturday, July 1, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Robert “Keith” Campbell

89, Saturday, July 1, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Michael Glasier

67, Monday, July 3, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Donna Peel

90, Monday, July 3, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Betty Schaffer

87, Monday, July 3, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Leonard Douglas Lucier

78, Thursday, June 29, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Paul Louis Laprise

65, Friday, June 30, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Camilla Trudell

97, Sunday, July 2, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Steven Bonner

67, Sunday, July 2, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Diane Trudell

Monday, July 3, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Ivy Brown-Johnson

103, Tuesday, July 4, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Wendy Dubuque

60, Friday, June 30, 2023

Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Yvonne Claes

88, Friday, July 7, 2023

Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

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