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Thefts at local park By Pam Wright Contributing Writer
Sometime in the wee hours of July 4, someone helped themselves to a flowering dogwood tree growing in Chatham’s Veterans’ Tribute Garden. Unfortunately, it’s not the first time a six-foot tree has disappeared from the tidy, well maintained green space in downtown Chatham. Leslie Waddell, who voluntarily tends the garden’s flowers and trees,
said plant theft is increasing in the popular park. And they’re not crimes of opportunity, she explained, as stealing a tree takes effort and planning. “It has to be someone who has a garden and access to transportation,” Waddell said recently. Earlier this spring, a different six-foot tree was stolen. However, Waddell said, the trees are just part of a long list of plants that have gone missing from the gardens. Lilies, irises, hostas and even a
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From stolen plants and trees to a damaged sprinkler system, Leslie Waddell, a loyal caretaker for the Veterans’ Tribute Garden, has seen an increased amount of vandalism and theft at the Thames Street location recently.
rosebush have been taken from the park. Some of these are speciality items that are pricier than normal, Waddell explained, adding she
uses her own funds to purchase items. But she’s quick to point out she’s not looking for money, as caring for the gardens is her contribu-
tion to the community and a way to “give back.” Waddell, along with volunteer Robert Laidlaw who helps on weekends, keep the gardens in tip-
top shape. She goes nearly every day and can be found most mornings pulling weeds and deadheading flowers. Continued on page 2
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Trees, shrubs stolen from Veterans’ Garden Waddell said. “The community generally appreciates the gardens very much.” The fact that the thefts are occurring in a space created to honour Canada’s war veterans adds insult to injury. “It’s a memorial to all Canadians who have died for their country,” Waddell explained. “This is supposed to be a memori-
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In the spring and fall, she helps with clean up. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent does its part by cutting the grass and removing garbage. Waddell said the park is a popular spot for people to congregate, with many coming to drink a coffee or have lunch. “The park is not just to honour war veterans,”
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Less than three years after falling short in a bid to run for the Conservative Party federally, local radio station owner and personality Greg Hetherington will try it again, this time for the Liberals. Hetherington recently was acclaimed as the Liberal candidate for Chatham-Kent–Leamington. In 2018, in a bid to replace since-retired Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MP
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Bev Shipley, Hetherington lost the Conservative nomination to Lianne Rood, who is now sitting in Ottawa. The Liberals aren’t the first party with plans in place for the next federal election. The People’s Party of Canada also recently chose its Chatham-Kent Leamington candidate. Greg Wilford of Chatham got the nod from the electoral district riding association recently.
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Indwell brass check out St. Agnes By Pam Wright Contributing Writer
A plan to turn Chatham’s vacant St. Agnes School into a supportive housing complex came to be because of an invitation. Jeff Neven, the CEO of Indwell, a non-profit agency that specializes in creating housing for people in need of a leg up, said Indwell decided to expand in Chatham-Kent because the community support is already here. Neven, and Scott Brush, the newly appointed launch manager for the Chatham project, were part of a team inspecting the Croydon Street school last week. They outlined what the organization has planned. Based in Hamilton, Indwell was formed in the early 1970s, as part of a Christian response to the province’s closure of psychiatric facilities and hospitals.
The closures put many on the street; people without the capacity or the life skills to care for themselves. Neven likes to remind people that every life has “inherent worth” and Indwell’s creed is to offer “dignity, hope and love.” Providing housing and support to the vulnerable is a way of demonstrating that, he said. “It’s a critical need for people to have stable housing and health supports,” Neven explained, adding he has yet to meet anyone who’s lived under a bridge say that was a good time in their life. “At Indwell, we offer an invitation for an opportunity to find a new way of living,” he said. Depending on the plan, St. Agnes will be able to house between 35 to 45 residents. Because a community is best served by a spectrum of housing supports, Neven said Indwell
is looking at establishing 150 affordable units in the municipality. Chatham-Kent is the farthest west Indwell has ventured in Ontario and St. Agnes is the first school that’s being repurposed. However, the non-profit has established supportive housing in both big city and small town markets. “We’re taking what we’ve learned in each area and nuancing it to the local community,” he said. “That approach works really well, especially when it’s led by an invitation from a group like NeighbourLink.” Brush has deep roots in social justice. The Belle River resident previously worked for the Ray of Hope charity in Kitchener-Waterloo, helping troubled youth at the street level. It showed Brush the value of the Indwell model.
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Indwell CEO Jeff Neven and Chatham-Kent campaign launch leader Scott Brush are shown outside the vacant St. Agnes School. The Croydon Street property is expected to be repurposed into supportive housing apartments by the non-profit charity.
“From that experience, I realize that supportive, affordable housing is a foundational part of success for people who are struggling,” Brush said. “They need that building block,” he added. “Having a safe place to live is life-giving.” Both Brush and Neven say Indwell has “incredible support” from Chatham-Kent council and municipal staff, giving special praise to former staffer Chantal Perry who
has gone on to work on a national homelessness initiative. The local work has begun. NeighbourLink has already raised more than $100,000, and Chatham-Kent council has kicked in another $100,000 towards the project. Another factor, said Neven, is support from other non-profit agencies in Chatham-Kent. The purchase of the property is the first step,
he added. Next comes continued fundraising, the building’s redesign and then construction, which usually takes about 18 months. Finding funding for the bricks and mortar phase, as well as money for the supportive housing piece are the twin challenges facing each project. Anyone who would like to discuss the Chatham build can contact Brush online at sbrush@indwell. ca.
WAMBO board holds out hope for 2021 The Chatham Voice
The Board of Directors for the Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing (WAMBO) have decided to defer their decision on their 2021 community event, normally held the second week-
end in August. Bill Wolsing, Chairman of WAMBO, said the board is currently in a holding pattern. “With details about Step Three of Ontario’s Reopening Plan still unknown, our board felt it was best to defer any decisions for
2021,” he said in a media release. “We’re optimistic and hopeful, but we’re unable to confirm any details at this time.” The board of directors is also exploring a variety of options for WAMBO-style, COVID-19 friend-
ly events for this year, which would be pending government approval. One event that is confirmed is the second annual WAMBO Golf Classic, scheduled for
Sept. 25 at Hidden Hills Golf and Country Club. For more details contact Brian Armitage at btage@cogeco.ca. Future updates will be posted on the WAMBO Facebook Page.
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Bass tourney back at the Bay
By Pam Wright Contributing Writer
The 2021 Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open Bass Tournament is one for the books. Organizers managed to pull off the popular event, featuring 81 entries, while following COVID-19 safety protocols to the letter. The event was shelved in 2020 because of the pandemic, said co-chair Tom Beaton, giving organizers time to come up with a safe way of doing it. “Due to COVID, we had to cancel last year,” Beaton said Sunday. “We had two years to plan and we worked closely with Chatham-Kent Public Health to make it happen.” Changes involved holding the event at a private home on the water, no spectators were allowed, and the number of volunteers was capped at 25, instead of the usual 75. Anglers pulled up to the private dock and passed their live catch over to volunteers for the weighin without leaving their boats. They were then tasked with heading back out to release the fish away from shore.
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Bill Valberg and Chad Wentzell, who placed third in the weekend’s Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open Bass Tournament, showcase some of their catch on Saturday.
Another big change in 2021 was the fact there were no American entries, due to border restrictions. Luckily the fish were still biting, allowing the team of Steve Voros of Springfield, and Nick Cousvis of Brooklin to split the top prize of $9,600 with a
combined bass weight of 46.06 pounds. This year’s event saw an increase in the weight of fish, as it was the first year a single fish topped the six-pound mark. Jason Clay of St. Catharines won that category after landing a bass weigh-
ing 6.59 pounds. He took home a purse of $1,000. The overall second place win went to Erick Hodgins of Windsor and Mark Piche of Tecumseh who had a two-day catch of 43.93 pounds. Third went to Bill Valberg of Lighthouse Cove
and Chad Wentzell of St. Thomas with a combined weight of 43.85 pounds. Winners are determined by the combined weight of fish, including both large and small mouth bass, caught over the course of the two-day tournament.
Beaton said organizers may bump up to 90 entries next year, as there is a long wait list of people who want to participate in the tournament. Beaton co-chairs the event with Carol Ann Belanger.
Sports field fees waived for next 2 years
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Athletes across Chatham-Kent will now be able to enjoy their favourite sports without the added burden of paying field fees. Recently, council passed a motion to waive the $10.65 sports field fee per participant for the next two years. “Waiving the minor fee for sport field registrants will aid the groups in managing costs associated with COVID-19 protocols and allow groups the opportunity to reduce their registration fees,” the report read. “It is expected that reduced registration fees will encourage fam-
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“Coun. Faas put together a motion a couple of weeks ago extending that reduction,” explained Kelly. “It was approximately 15 per cent. We did not consider providing more to the arena users because we felt they had already received a reduction, and this was more or less
for sports fields only.” mately $33,367 annually. The municipality estimates Anderson Law Group is waiving the fee pleased to announce that will cost Kasondra Pichinte, approxi-
CHATHAM-KENT CITIZEN REVIEW COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL COMPENSATION In 2016, Chatham-Kent Council approved the establishment of a Citizen Review Committee (the “Committee”) to review Council compensation every third year of a Council term in order to set the new remuneration levels for the subsequent term of Council. The Committee will be responsible for evaluating current Council remuneration levels, consider market competitiveness with municipal comparators and recommend adjustment(s). At this time, we invite Chatham-Kent residents to submit an Expression of Interest to volunteer on the Committee. We anticipate that the Committee will meet September through October, with recommendations coming back to Council in January 2022. This Committee will be made up of community representatives from a cross-section of organizations throughout the Municipality and selected by the Chief Administrative Officer in consultation with the General Manager, Corporate Services/Chief Human Resource Officer who will be appointed as a staff liaison to the Committee. We will endeavor to attract residents with skill sets that include knowledge of compensation, business acumen, governance models and representation from public and private sectors.
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Pretty petty in Chatham Yes, Chatham-Kent has its share of petty crime. The majority of these are crimes of opportunity – people with addictions and other issues seeking quick cash for an equally quick fix. And then there are the thefts at Veterans’ Tribute Garden recently. We very much doubt this is someone looking to cash in on plants to get a buzz. The park has seen thieves dig a six-foot-tall dogwood tree out of the ground. You generally don’t just pedal off on a stolen bike with six feet of tree under your arm. Ditto for hostas, irises and even a rose bush. Plants aren’t hot illicit resale items. But for someone looking to augment their yard, one could see the interest. Except that should be in appreciation only. These plants have been painstakingly maintained by a small group of volunteers, led by Leslie Waddell. The tribute garden is a wonderful, peaceful location along the northern bank of the Thames River. It’s a great spot to visit and to let one’s stress fade away. For horticulture fans, the gardens are also quite calming and can foster ideas on how to spruce up one’s own backyard. Except buy your own plants. This is a garden also put in place as a tribute to military veterans, past and present. Hence the name. To desecrate such a place for selfish purposes is sad. ••• Kudos to staff and volunteers with the Foundation of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent. Raising $151,500 over the weekend at the annual Festival of Giving was no easy task. The event, in its 20th year, has traditionally been one heck of a party, with a serious amount of fundraising added. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no safe way, or legal one, to bring together 1,000 people under one roof. Going virtual cut costs, but also limited auction and fundraising options. Still, the organizers still managed to put on an enjoyable event, with live music and a live auction, along with words from past chairs of the event. The online auction, in place for a second straight year, raised $40,000, a sign of how well the people of Chatham-Kent support the treatment centre. To everyone involved, a job well done.
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Driving instructors left behind Editor: Did Doug Ford fail driver’s ed? It all seems like the premier did. He has grossly neglected this industry. When Ubers, taxis, and commercial driving instruction were allowed in Step One of the province’s reopening plan, he essentially thumbed his nose to normal driving instructors. Why?
How does the COVID-19 virus know who was who in a vehicle? All mentioned enterprises involve being in a car like a driver’s ed session. Then in Step Two, he let us do a class outdoors. Wow! How generous. When others were allowed 25-per-cent capac-
ity, we were allowed none. In Step Two, he let us go in the car, but not the class; does he know they both go together? It seems he does not like this industry at all since it is very similar to others that were allowed to operate in a vehicle. Doug Ford must of have
failed driver’s ed. But, sir, we also need to work. We do not get paid if we do not work, so please never say you have the working people’s backs. That’s miles of separation from the truth. Hugo Ramos Community Driver Training Wallaceburg
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The things we do to raise money In adult life, one shot can lead armed with a good start of to another. And in my case repledges and more than halfway cently, my second vaccination towards my $500 goal. I should shot led me to a tequila shot, mention all this took place outand funds raised for a good doors and John and I, despite cause. being on video together, were On July 6, I received my secabout five feet apart. ond vaccination John and I went jab at the Bradley on Facebook Live Centre. I’ll discuss on his page and that shot’s brief chatted about a impact on me later host of things, but in the column. John is a tequila But that shot fan and loves his made me feel margaritas. So he confident I could made a couple hang out at Johnwhile we “sufny’s Surf Shop just fered” in jail, and I Bruce Corcoran down the street. was forced to samFor two hours on ple the beverages. July 8, I went to “jail” at the Soon enough, John was out surf shop – a neighbour’s back- of jail, having reached his $500 yard – as he and I were part of threshold. I, however, was just a Jail or Bail event fundraiser over the $300 mark. for Rise House International. And then Sarah and Fatima John Lyons, the buddy, is on from work showed up with a the board for the charity, which bag of tricks. funds an orphanage in Haiti, For $20, I had to wear a along with other projects to bedazzled hat and animal ears help children and families. Rise with rainbow coloured bangs. House is the metamorphosis No problem. of Hime for Help, the charity For $20 more, I let Sarah shave started years ago by Emily off my goatee. No problem. Hime, and now run by a board And spray paint it pink. What? of volunteers. Sure. When Emily asked if I’d help There is video up on Faceout, and if I would be willing book of this happening. Sarah for people to ask me to do a trimmed off my goatee, leaving few silly things to raise money, the soul patch and moustache. I jumped at the chance. The Then she went to use a can of problem is, I informed the temporary pink hair dye on women at The Voice. Their the moustache. She let out one craniums started scheming. blast of the stuff at close range So there I was at John’s place, and more than my moustache
got hit. Sarah had to immediately take a break as she could not stop laughing. Ditto for Fatima and John. Well, John was able to keep the video rolling. Sarah regained her composure and transformed me from the look of a drunken clown to, well, maybe a distant cousin of the Mario Bros. Naturally, the women were not done. Out came some lipstick. Another $20 pledge and I had nice, rich pink lips. But wait, there was more. Out came a pair of hilarious glasses and a children’s book. For $20 more, I was to don the glasses, with the bedazzled hat, funny ears, pink moustache and pink lipstick, and then read a story from the book for one year olds. Peekaboo Puppy was its name. I read it with great expression, as requested, although if I had been reading to a child, with my tone and my look, they’d have been in tears, and not of joy, unlike Sarah and Fatima. But that reading pushed me over the top as others watching contributed, possibly out of pity. Regardless, John and I were out of jail. In the end, a group of about 15 of us raised well north of $10,000 for Rise House International. I am in the process of growing back my goatee, and I don’t know if my dignity will ever recover. Then again, I did not
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The Voice’s Bruce Corcoran showcases the getup and children’s book he had to read on Facebook Live as part of a fundraising effort for Rise House International.
get tasked with going door to door in a dress and wig and offering neighbours beer. Yvon, I bow down to you, sir! A shot in the arm
As I mentioned, I got my second vaccine recently. I was the last person in the office to get it, if you can believe that. My first shot led to a sore arm for about 24 hours. The second
shot gave me the chills the next morning, and some fatigue. Sarah here at the office had to take a day at home after hers. Everyone else reported a sore arm and that was about it. So, I am double vaccinated, and in about a week, I’ll be at full efficacy. Corcoran’s Backyard and Corcoran’s Downstairs Pub will soon be open for fun.
Festival of Giving raises $151,000
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July 10. Mike Genge, executive director of the Foundation of the CTCCK, said the funds raised fell short of what came in last year for the first virtual festival, which raised $177,500, but he’s impressed with the support of the community. “We still had incredible ticket sales. When you think about it, to sell 600 tickets virtually, that’s big,” he said. “We did really well, and did really well with the sponsors.” Prior to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the CTCCK’s biggest fundraiser typically attracted more than 1,000 guests, with a different theme each year. This year participants were encour-
aged to stay in their own bubble and watch the virtual event from the comfort of their own home. A year ago, the Festival of Giving was to take place in person, but the COVID-19 pandemic at first delayed the event from April to October of 2020, and went from face to face to virtual. This time around, participants knew from the outset they’d be taking part from the afar rather than gathering en masse at the Bradley Centre. This year also marked the event’s 20th anniversary. “I’m amazed that we’re 20 years into it and we have people supporting it virtually. They are into it,” Genge said. “I think
that is incredible in itself.” Up for grabs for one lucky ticket holder was a BMW Z3 Roadster, which was won by Wallaceburg’s Tony M. Genge said the online and live auctions were both well received again by the public. He added the online element is likely not going to go away in the future. “I think we’ll be live again next year. But we may have to reshape the event somewhat. I don’t think we’ll ever get back to 1,000 people (gathered together),” he said. “I think it will come down to what the governments want us to do. That will determine what our event looks like.”
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Group strongly opposes bylaw By Pam Wright Contributing Writer
Members of the Chatham-Kent Landowner’s Association say they will continue the fight against the adoption of a tree-cutting bylaw in Chatham-Kent. The new group, a sub-committee of the Kent Federation of Agriculture, is turning up the volume. According to East Kent farmer Brian Wright, the association will continue to lobby against restrictions in relation to private woodlots. “We do not support any kind of bylaw,” Wright told The Voice. “We think the municipality should focus on the natural heritage strategy. It was working.” On April 26, Chatham-Kent council passed a temporary tree-cutting bylaw put forward by Wallaceburg Coun. Aaron Hall, prohibiting the clear cutting of woodlots for a 120-day period. It’s set to expire Aug. 24. The legislation defines a woodland or woodlot as an area of land more than 0.2 hectares, or half an acre, with density of forest based on the size of the trees growing there. The subject of tree conservation in Chatham-Kent has polarized the community for years, pitting landowners and farmers against environmentalists and conservation groups. The municipality sits at the heart of the controversy, tasked with finding a solution that will appease
both sides, while protecting the environment and the rights of property owners. As part of the tree-cutting issue, Chatham-Kent initiated a public engagement process in June, hiring an outside company to oversee an online platform designed to allow citizens to voice their concerns. It closed July 9. A public engagement meeting on Zoom, attended by about 55 people was also held. But dissension remains. Critics on both sides of the issue are saying the public engagement process is flawed. The landowners association is saying people from outside Chatham-Kent were allowed to take part in the survey. Comments from afar skew results, Wright said, adding he heard people from Toronto and even Australia put their views forward. Also, he said the survey questions lean towards the environmentalist viewpoint, rather than taking in the concerns facing farmers. Wright said landowners are upset they weren’t consulted when the survey was developed. “The survey we believe is very biased and pro bylaw,” Wright explained. The timing of the survey’s launch was also poor, he added, as it occurred at the height of the busy planting season. Wright points out farmers are excellent stewards of the land, adding it
should be up to the owner how they manage their property. It’s easy for folks to criti-
Genge anticipates it being a combination of a smaller live gathering combined with a virtual element. “The online auction raised over $40,000. There were about 15 to 20 items that just went crazy,” he said. As for those auction items, Genge encourages bid winners to stop by 300 Lacroix, Unit 5 – the foundation’s office – between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to pick up their items.
Support from the Festival of Giving helps fund the CTCCK’s social work, recreation and music programs. “The funds raised will go towards providing quality therapy and programming to children with special needs in our community,” Genge said. He added the fun and fundraising is not over, as the Festival of Golf is a go for September. Tickets will go on sale in the near future.
walked in our shoes, they don’t really know,” Wright said. “None of us are telling other people how to
make money, or to restrict what they do with their property in any way.”
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Another month and another set of records for home sales in Chatham-Kent. In June, 192 homes changed hands, marking a hike of more than 42 per cent from June of last year, and also coming in as the hottest sales month ever in Chatham-Kent. According to Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR) information, home sales in June topped the five-year average by 31 per cent,
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and the 10-year average by more than 43 per cent. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled a record 922 units over the first six months of the year. This was up sharply by close to 61 per cent from the same period in 2020. “While many other markets in Ontario are experiencing a cool down from the breakneck pace of activity earlier this year, sales activity in the Chatham-Kent region shows no signs of slowing down,” said Laura Tourangeau, president of CKAR, in a news release. The average price of homes sold in June 2021 was $413,862, an increase of in excess of 26 per cent from June 2020. The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $405,533, a jump of 38.5 per cent from the first six months of 2020. The dollar value of all home sales in June 2021 was $79.5 million, a substantial gain of 79.7% from the same month in 2020. This was a new record for the month of June and was also the largest dollar value of homes sold for any month in history. The number of new listings saw a gain of nearly 26 per cent from June 2020. There were 234 new
residential listings in June 2021. This was the largest number of new listings added in the month of June in a decade. “New listings have surged back onto the market in a big way. However, the pace of demand is so hot right now that this much needed influx of new supply has only barely managed to keep overall inventories from falling any further,” Tourangeau said. “Market conditions remain historically tight and the number of listings available for sale is still trending at record lows, which is going to keep upward pressure on prices until we see any meaningful reversal of these trends.” New listings were 28 per cent above the fiveyear average and 20.1 per cent above the 10-year average for the month of June. Active residential listings numbered 159 units on the market at the end of the month, down more than 19 per cent from the end of June 2020. Active listings haven’t been this low in the month of June in more than three decades. Active listings were 32.6 per cent below the fiveyear average and more than 64 per cent below the 10-year average for the month of June.
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ions,” Hall said. “People have strong opinions and strong views. “We need to keep our ears and minds open,” he added. “That’s healthy and we need that.” Hall said the diversity of opinion will help council in the decision-making process. “We need to find a Chatham-Kent solution,” he said, adding a new approach could include financial incentives for woodlot owners. Chatham-Kent and Essex County are the only two municipalities in Ontario currently operating without a tree-cutting bylaw.
Woodlot bylaw unpopular with landowners
The KFA currently has between 1,800 and 1,900 members, Wright said, and he believes about 1,700 of those are against a tree-cutting bylaw. The KFA issued an official statement recently stating it is against the bylaw, adding the organization is in support of the municipality’s natural heritage strategy developed by staff seven years ago. Hall, who has participated in all steps of the engagement process, said Monday he’s heard negative comments about the effort from both sides. “The results cover the full spectrum of opin-
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A handy move to take over Duke’s building By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
“Handy Duke’s.” That’s what Mitch White, CEO of Handy Bros. Climate Care, calls the company’s future home. The heating and air conditioning firm, located on Communication Road at the north end of Blenheim, has outgrown that location. White and his brother Nic took over the business in March of 2018 and aggressively started growing the company. They have 55 people working for them, and not enough space for everyone at this point. “Our building became addition after addition. We’re out of property. So we started looking at severing land here, but that was tough,” he said. Enter the site that used to house Duke’s Harley-Davidson next to RM Auto Restoration, owned by RM’s Rob Myers.
Work is underway on getting all the necessary permits in place to allow for renovation of the building and expansion. The brothers plan to add on a large warehouse. They hope to be in by Christmas, White said. “This for us is a 30-year-plan,” White said. He credits the employees for the company’s success and need to expand. “When Nic and I took over, we built a really great team around us. All of our successes we owe to the guys and girls we have here,” he said. White said he’s impressed at how quickly the company has grown. “When I look back, it feels like I’ve been doing it so long, but it hasn’t been that long,” he said. “We’ve taken the company to almost five times what it was.” He goes back to the Handy Bros. team as the reason for the success.
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Trust us, Dwayne Willder is smiling behind the mask after his $1-million lottery win recently.
Chatham man wins $1 million The Chatham Voice
Chatham’s Dwayne Willder has one million reasons to smile. Willder had the winning ticket for a MaxMillions prize, part of Lotto Max, worth $1 million from the June 8 draw. Willder, a food industry worker, says he decided to purchase an extra $10 worth of tickets on a whim and that
was what led him to win his prize. “I honestly couldn’t believe it. I checked my ticket using the OLG Lottery App and my wife came to look for herself when she heard the noise on my phone. I had to double check on OLG.ca because I was in denial,” he said in a media release. “It’s very unexpected and overwhelming Willder said. “The support from friends
has been amazing. I’ve heard a lot of nice words from them.” He has a plan for the cash as well. “We’ve always put our money towards our house and children. Now we can really enjoy a future focused on us,” he said. The winning ticket was purchased at Charlie’s Variety Store on Park Avenue in Chatham.
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Community Events Wednesday, July 14, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs (please bring photo identification, limited number of cards available) at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden entrance Wellington St.) 9:00am-10:30am. Covid-19 provisions / contact tracing in place / masks required / hand sanitizer provided. Friday, July 16, 2021: • The Chatham Legion Br. 642, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be taking orders after 11:00 a.m. for tonight’s supper. Tonight’s specials are roast beef dinner, potatoes & veggies or fish & chips. All meals include coleslaw and dinner roll. $10.00 plus tax. Cash Only. Please phone 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639 to place your order. Take Out Orders Only. Everyone welcome. • Friday night pickup supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. will be a oven baked bbq chicken with baked potato, vegetable, coleslaw and a bun for $12. Please call any day from 1 to 4 p.m. to place your order. At other times please leave a message. Saturday, July 17, 2021: • CKPL to Celebrate Local Writing Talent with Virtual Author Festival. As part of Chatham-Kent Public Library’s ongoing goal to support the local writing community, the Virtual Read Local: CK Author Festival will be hosted on Saturday, July 17 at 2:00 pm via Zoom. Share some screen time with several local authors and discover your next great read. Authors will be available to chat with readers, share their writing experiences and answer questions. The Festival’s featured authors represent many genres including adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction. The list of authors includes: Kae Elgie, Kelly Young, Jason Rolfe, Bruce Ross, Cristina Ruscica, P. L. Stuart. Come and enjoy Chatham-Kent’s writing talent! Registration is required. Please visit search.ckpl.ca and search keywords “Virtual Read Local: CK Author Festival” or call 519.354.2940 to register. A link for this Zoom meeting event will be e-mailed prior to the program. To find out more about programs and events at Chatham-Kent Public Library, visit www.ckpl.ca • Loads of Love Parking Lot Clothing Sale 9:00am-2:00pm. Fill a bag for $5.00. Cash only. Bags will be supplied. 50% off many items throughout the store. No delivery. Sunday, July 18, 2021: • Marc & Kim Reid with Rev. Colin Paterson performing at Dresden Christian Concerts, 1233 North St., Dresden. 6:30pm. Drive-in concert featuring 50 minutes of live music and a 10 minute message from a local pastor. The concerts are free but an offering will be taken. • St. Andrew’s United Church in Chatham is pleased to invite all those wishing to worship in person located at 85 William St. in Chatham. Currently under the guidelines from the Ontario government we are permitted to have 100 people join us in our sanctuary. All COVID guidelines will be followed; masks worn, information collected for tracing purposes, social distancing in the building, and verbal screening in place. We invite anyone wishing to join us to register on-line at standrewschatham.org, call our office at 519-352-0010 or arrive Sunday morning to register in person! Worship services will continue both in person on Sunday mornings and on-line.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs (please bring photo identification, limited number of cards available) held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden entrance - Wellington St.) from 9:00am-10:30am. Covid-19 provisions / contact tracing in place / masks required / hand sanitizer provided. Friday, July 23, 2021: • The Chatham Legion Br. 642, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be taking orders after 11:00 a.m. for tonight’s supper. Tonight’s specials are lasagna or fish & chips. All meals include coleslaw and dinner roll. $10.00 plus tax. Cash Only. Please phone 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639 to place your order. Take Out Orders Only. Everyone welcome. Saturday, July 24, 2021: • Saturday Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am. This will be a TAKE OUT only. Sunday, July 25, 2021: • Mercy with Rev. Barry Kentner performing at Dresden Christian Concerts, 1233 North St., Dresden. 6:30pm. Drive-in concert featuring 50 minutes of live music and a 10 minute message from a local pastor. The concerts are free but an offering will be taken. • St. Andrew’s United Church in Chatham is pleased to invite all those wishing to worship in person located at 85 William St. in Chatham. Currently under the guidelines from the Ontario government we are permitted to have 100 people join us in our sanctuary. All COVID guidelines will be followed; masks worn, information collected for tracing purposes, social distancing in the building, and verbal screening in place. We invite anyone wishing to join us to register on-line at standrewschatham. org, call our office at 519-352-0010 or arrive Sunday morning to register in person! Worship services will continue both in person on Sunday mornings and on-line. Wednesday, July 28, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs (please bring photo identification, limited number of cards available) held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden entrance - Wellington St.) from 9:00am-10:30am. Covid-19 provisions / contact tracing in place / masks required / hand sanitizer provided. Friday, July 30, 2021: • The Chatham Legion Br. 642, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be taking orders after 11:00 a.m. for tonight’s supper. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions, potato & veggies or fish & chips. All meals include coleslaw and dinner roll. $10.00 plus tax. Cash Only. Please phone 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639 to place your order. Take Out Orders Only. Everyone welcome. Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-anon can help! Call - leave message - 519-350-3462 Send your events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com.
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41. A short section of a musical composition 45. Young woman (French) 46. Wings 47. Wine bottles 50. Thin layers of rock 54. Opposite to 55. American state 56. Uncertainty about something 57. Basics 59. Indian seaport 60. Owed as a debt 61. Buffer solution 62. Unit of work or energy 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. One point south of due east 65. Born of CLUES DOWN 1. Small stem bearing leaves 2. Female Bacchanalians 3. Mediterranean city
4. Measures electric current 5. Arrived extinct 6. Edible butterfish 7. Causing wonder or astonishment 8. Behaviors showing high moral standards 9. Ancient Irish alphabets 13. Footballer Newton 14. Utilize 17. Sum of absolute errors 18. Opposite of the beginning 20. Shoe company 22. Algerian port city 27. Girls organization (abbr.) 28. Type of cell (abbr.) 29. Swiss river 31. When you hope to get there 32. Fall behind 33. Expresses distaste, disapproval 37. Volume containing several novels 38. Less sharp 39. Food for the poor 40. Having made a valid will 41. Royal estates 42. Relating to wings 43. Japanese three-stringed lute 44. Taking something through force 47. Angry 48. Before the present 49. Showy ornaments 51. Norway 52. Comedienne Gasteyer 53. Consume 58. Founder of Babism
Sudoku 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.
Puzzle answers found on page 19
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Obituary Leonard Brian McAvoy passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the age of 69 in Chatham, Ontario. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (nee Hill), and children Kelly Ann McAvoy (Michael Hall) and John McAvoy (Diana). Leonard will be missed by his grandchildren Erica, Brian and Megan. He is also survived by siblings Lawrence McAvoy (Jeanette), Marylin McAvoy (Ted Fulcher), Anne VanHoof (Andy), Mary McAvoy (Andy Austin) and is predeceased by his parents, Edna and Dorian McAvoy. Born in Oshawa, Ontario, Leonard learned to love the game of hockey and found success on the ice. One of Leonard’s proudest achievements was becoming a loving husband and father. Leonard was a plumber by trade and enjoyed many years working in his field at the Chrysler plant in Windsor, Ontario. He was an active member of the union and KBD club. Sports were particularly important to Leonard throughout his life. He was an avid tennis player, a golf enthusiast and was recently conquering the pickleball courts. Leonard was loved by many and we will all miss his sense of fun and playfulness. Rest in peace Leonard, and play on. A celebration of life will follow at a later date. Donations are welcome, in lieu of flowers, to the Jumpstart Sports Program. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc.
Asphalt
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Loans
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To alleviate anxiety and improve cash flow for homeowners due to Covid we have a 2nd mortgage product available at 8.99%/yr
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• Must be a homeowner (no proof required) • This loan is NOT a mortgage • Normally no income proof required • Open Loan • 48hrs normally to approve • Funds directly deposited • No fund allocation - you do what you wish with the money ITEMS NORMALLY REQUIRED 1. ID, one of: license, passport, Canadian citizenship card 2. Void Cheque or PAD form
That’s it!!
Call John at Unimor Capital Corp. 519-252-6953 - 24 hours or email john@unimorcapital.com
puzzles on page 12
This week’s answers
Brokerage Lic.#10675
Home Cooked Meals Honey . . .What’s 4 Dinner
Just add Heat!
Home Made Soups, Meals and Desserts Ideal for seniors, singles or families. whats4dinnerck.net 6 Lowe St. Chatham 519-351-7905
Ministry Redeemer of Love Healing Ministry is a Christian outreach ministry to those struggling in society. Our all night prayer line is midnight to 7am daily. Call 519-354-3532.
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26 Wellington St. W, Chatham Help Wanted
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For Sale
PART-TIME BARTENDER SMART SERVE REQUIRED. Must be able to work nights & weekends and some holidays, some call-ins. Experience required. Call 226-2290098
PART-TIME LINE COOK Approximately 24 hours per week. Must be able to work Friday night and Saturdays. Experience required. Call 226-2290098 or 519-3524923.
Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements. Everyday/Holidays. Ready-to-go. Many colours available. $30. Call 519-3543411.
Wanted
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2010 Dodge Journey, 4dr, auto, leather & heated seats, freshly detailed, mint condition, 219,500 kms, safetied. Very well taken care of. $5500 obo 519-359-1721
Portable oven $150. Table top hair dryer $50. Wedding gown, size 10, $150. Train case from 1940’s $50. Call 519-354-5391.
Sarah Want 67, Sunday, July 4, 2021 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Mark Evoy 49, Monday, July 5, 2021 Life Transitions
Frank “Bing” Lynch 94, Saturday, June 26, 2021 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Leonard McAvoy 69, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Life Transitions
Hilary Stanley O’Mara 90, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Jean Elizabeth “Betty” Newbury 2021 Life Transitions
Marie Elizabeth Cudmore 72, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Gary Evans Friday, July 9, 2021 Life Transitions
Violetta “Lubby” Foster 90, Monday, July 5, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Stephen Kernohan 59, Thursday, July 8, 2021 Life Transitions
Andy Scheibli 92, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Michael Marvell 69, Friday, July 9, 2021 Life Transitions
Edward Tetrault Jr. 89, Thursday, July 8, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mr. Riley Ledoux 58, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Barbra “Barbie” Smith Sunday, July 11, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mrs. Lola Holly 91, Sunday, July 11, 2021 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
John Joseph Van Dube 88, Saturday, July 3, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
See full obituaries at www.chathamvoice.com/obituaries
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Curio Cabinet with crystal included. $300 obo. 519-350-2996.
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