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Sasseville shines in Winnipeg
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Five gold medals, a silver and a bronze on the national stage: Not bad for a swimmer who originally took up the sport because she couldn’t sleep at night. But that is Chatham’s Genevieve Sasseville, who lit up the pool at the recent Canada Games in Winnipeg. The 14 year old came home with gold medals in the 50m butterfly, 100m butterfly, and 4x50m, 4x100m and medley team relays, while picking up silver in the 4x50m medley relay and bronze in the 50m freestyle. Included in the bevvy of gold medals is a Canada Games record for the 50 m butterfly. She swam it in 27.51 seconds, breaking the old record of 27.59. Sasseville has come a long way from taking up the sport to wear herself out each day. “At first, I was in dance when I was younger. But I still had a ton of energy. I couldn’t go to sleep because I was so full of energy,” she said. Enter the Pool Sharks. Swimming works almost every muscle in the body.
“Swimming was the only thing that would wear me out,” she explained. “I really liked it. I stopped dancing.” Getting worn out led to Sasseville getting better and better as a swimmer. After qualifying for regionals, she decided to see where competitive swimming would take her. So far, that is the Canada Games. In the future, Sasseville said she’d love to compete at the Can Am Games, or even the Olympics. When Sasseville took gold last week at the Canada Games in the 50m butterfly, she said she didn’t know she’d earned the record at the time. “I went to go wait in line to get my medal, and my teammates came up and congratulated me on breaking the record. I said, ‘What record?’ ‘You broke the Canada Games record!’ That was super cool,” she said. While it may have been the highlight of her time at the Games, it wasn’t the only “cool” moment for Sasseville. She said the entire experience at the Canada Games was incredible.
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Well defender to pay $25K
By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
Wallaceburg Coun. Jeff Wesley went head with his defamation complaint against Water Wells First spokesperson Kevin Jakubec, getting a judgment of $25,000, plus $2,000 in fixed costs
against him, and has said he will not run again for council. Wesley’s lawyer, Michael Lerner, released a copy of the judgment to the media from Small Claims Court, regarding his defamation claim over the Shame Award given to the Wallaceburg
councillor back in February and Jakubec’s unwillingness to apologize in the media and retract his statements that Wesley “misled the public.” Jakubec, as spokesperson for WWF, had already given a Shame Award to Mayor Randy Hope to draw attention
to the group’s concern with the municipality’s lack of action over water well issues in Dover since the wind turbine projects began. Wesley was the second member of council to receive the award in the form of a Pinocchio statue. Continued on page 3
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“It was amazing. I had so much fun and I’m so proud how I, and all of Team Ontario, did. It was super cool to be part of it,” she said. Taking part in the relay events was particularly exciting, because it was new to Sasseville. “The relays really stood out. There aren’t as many people at our club, so we don’t really get into relays very often,” she said. “I did four relays. It’s just a great environment; so much team spirit.” While at the Canada Games, Sasseville wasn’t always focused on the events. She said she was
touched by how many people in Chatham-Kent were following her. “I have to say thanks to everyone who watched on live stream and e-mailed or called. It was really neat to see how many people were watching me,” she said. It’s been a busy summer for Sasseville. After taking part in national qualifiers in Toronto, she came home for all of a day and a half before heading west to the Canada Games. But she knew that would be the case, as Team Ontario was picked back in April. “We were chosen for the
Canada Games before the nationals. I actually qualified for it at the eastern championships,” Sasseville said. Sasseville said she has a few weeks off from swimming until the Chatham Y Pool Sharks take to the water in September. When she’s back in the pool here, she said she’s in the water about 14 hours a week, and spends an additional three or so doing dryland training. Her mother, Shannon, said it has been a “whirlwind” couple of weeks for the family that ended very well. “We were surprised. But
you always believe your kids can do whatever they set their minds to,” she said. “We were just thrilled she got selected. To win medals and then to break a record, that was probably one of the happiest days for us.” As for being the parent of a successful young athlete, Shannon offered advice to other sports parents. “Take each day as it comes and really follow your child’s lead. It’s their journey,” she said. “We’re supporters. Take it day by day and don’t look too far out. You really don’t know where it will one day lead you.”
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Chatham Y Pool Shark Genevieve Sasseville enjoyed a redhot Canada Games last week in Winnipeg, bringing home five gold medals, one silver and one bronze, and breaking a Games record in the process.
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Wesley not running in ‘18 election ter and reputaend of his career. tion” as a citizen, Because of these lawyer and counstatements, he cillor. has decided not While Jakubec to run in the next did apologize for municipal elecany offense to him tion.” or his family in an Due to the fact e-mail to Wesley, no public apolohe refused to pubgy or retraction lically apologize Kevin Jakubec was made, which or retract his stateWalker said had ments to the media. Jakubec done so, he “may In the decision from Dep- have avoided this litigauty Judge Glenn C. Walk- tion. However, he chose er, he noted that Wesley not to take advantage of said he was “embarrassed this offer, nor did he take and humiliated” by the advantage of his opportustatements Jakubec made nity to defend this action.” and he “regrets that these The court decision said statements will be the a court officer attemptdefining moment at the ed to serve Jakubec three
times with the he had already iscourt claim but he sued a press statewas not home to ment last week,” receive the docuJakubec said in ments, and then an e-mail to The later he acknowlVoice. “I was edged by e-mail completely blinda notice from Lesided. I didn’t rner, which the think Coun. Wescourt allowed as ley would go Jeff Wesley notice. Jakubec, through with this however, said he as he wished me was not notified and had and my family a Happy no idea the court claim Easter and I the same to was going ahead. him. Total blindside that “I had no idea Coun. Wes- a councillor would do this ley set a court date. I was after I apologized. not informed of a court “Coun. Wesley and I date and Michael Lerner should be working tojust contacted me today gether more than ever to (Monday) through e-mail stop this destruction of about the judgment after our aquifer.”
Jakubec said he e-mailed Lerner. “I will appeal and he’ll be contacted by my lawyer.” Wesley was not available for comment but his lawyer made a statement on his behalf. “Mr. Wesley is delighted with the decision and has instructed me to enforce the judgment for damages and costs,” Lerner said in a statement to the media. “After all expenses have been paid, the balance will be donated to a charity or non-profit organization committed to the preservation of clean drinking water.”
through the first seven months totalled 840 units. July’s sales were so slow that they pulled the yearto-date sales from a point of being at a record level to below that of last year, as sales to date are now down about four per cent compared to the same period in 2016. “Activity quieted down noticeably in July 2017, although the year-overyear comparison to last
the cooling off occurred at the higher end of the market. We will be keeping a close eye in the months ahead to g a u g e whether this is the start of a new trend
an increase of 17.5 per cent from the first seven months of last year. New listings numbered 203 units in July, down 4.6 per cent from the same month in 2016. There were just 373 active residential listings on the Association’s MLS System at the end of July 2017. This was a record-low for this time of year, down 24 per cent from July 2016.
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In Wesley’s defamation claim, which was originally for $30,000 but exceeded the limit for Small Claims Court claims, Lerner said Jakubec’s press release published in local media contained “a number of defamatory statements that were calculated to cause damage to the Plaintiff’s reputation” and the words were meant to “call into question the Plaintiff’s honesty and personal integrity.” Lerner went on to say the comments used by Jakubec went beyond “fair comment,” damaging Wesley’s “credit, charac-
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Home sales in Chatham-Kent cooled off considerably in July, after a long hot streak in the municipality. According to the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors, 101 units sold in July, down more than 39 per cent from the same month a year ago. On a year-to-year basis, home sales for 2017
July stretches the point by virtue of the fact that July 2016 was close to being the best month for sales the region has ever seen,” Kristi Willder, President of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors, said in a release. “The bigger picture is that sales in July came in about 25 transactions below average for the month, and the coinciding moderation in the average price suggests
“Activity quieted down noticeably in July 2017, although the year-overyear comparison to last July stretches the point by virtue of the fact that July 2016 was close to being the best month for sales the region has ever seen.”
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All the baseline testing done by Paul and Jessica Brooks on their well on Brook Line north of Chatham has allowed them to prove their well was fine before pile driving began north of their home for North Kent Wind Farm project. The Brooks and Water Wells First contacted the media at the start of August after the well on their property became clogged with sediment hours after the pile driving began behind their home. Testing they paid for themselves on their well showed their water to be clear and clean. After contacting the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC), the wind farm company owned partially by Pattern Development was notified of the problem. Under the REA permit they received to be able to go ahead with the project, the company had to address a complaint, assess the condition of the well, and provide water if any contamination had occurred. WWF spokesperson Kevin Jakubec said an employee of Pattern Energy made a public statement that the water was
“visibly clear” and “they’ve found no evidence of an issue,” something Jakubec said was blatantly untrue. “A MOECC provincial officer collected a water sample Aug. 1 from the Brooks residence. Both filters adjacent the tap where the water sample was taken were plugged by sediments. Test results from the MOECC received at 3:56 p.m. showed extremely elevated turbidity levels at 86.8 NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units). The Ontario Drinking Water Standard has an aesthetic objective of 5.0 NTU for turbidity,” Jakubec said. Private testing recommended by Water Wells First conducted at the Brooks’ home – a triplicate test for turbidity taken by a hydrogeologist following legal chain of custody requirements – revealed consistent turbidity values of 2.53 NTU, 3.02 NTU, 2.96 NTU. Average value was 2.84 NTU. “The comparison between these tests indicates that the Brooks’ family well water suddenly increased 30 times in turbidity,” Jakubec said, which refutes the statement made by the Pattern employee. Pattern Development has provided the Brooks with a water tank for their household needs
immediately as is required by Section G of the REA permit. A 2,000 gallon tank of Ingersoll water was delivered and personally overseen by Pat Murray of Pattern Development, Jakubec said. Jakubec said Chatham-Kent Coun. Joe Faas was at the Brooks’ home on Aug. 4 and saw there was no water to flush the toilet or to do dishes. Pictures of water taken from the Brooks water filters shows the water to be extremely murky and contradict the Pattern Development employee statement that the water is “ visibly clear.” “The company is obligated by REA permit conditions to immediately provide a water Contributed image tank at no cost to the family and Jessica Brooks showcases the murky water now coming out of her taps provide a sequence of remedial measures to restore reliable at her home on Brook Line, north of Chatham. Behind her is a water tank Pattern Energy dropped off at her home. groundwater access at no cost to the family,” Jakubec said. “If the ilies in North Kent had reported no water. WWF members were company cannot restore reliable sediment was clogging up the meeting this week to discuss groundwater access, the compa- filters on their wells, resulting in further action. ny will have to supply the family with a water line at the company’s expense.” Jakubec said he was told by Murray that a further Saturday, August 26, 2017 • 9:00am - 1:00pm meeting with the Brooks Tuesday, August 29, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm family was planned for this week. Wed., September 6, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm At press time, four fam-
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Water woes in C-K Potable water is something most people in First World countries take for granted. So what the heck is happening in Chatham-Kent? To the north, we have turbidity issues cropping up in family water wells that have run clean for years. The problems seem to develop soon after pile driving for wind turbines begins nearby. To the south, water turned brown recently when a pump failed at the south water treatment plant, forcing about 12,000 Public Utilities Commission customers to boil their water for two days. It was essentially a perfect storm of events that created the problem in South Kent. The Blenheim water tower, offline while it receives improvements, likely would have provided additional water pressure that would have prevented the drop in water pressure caused by a pump failure at the water treatment plant. Some citizens impacted by the advisory aren’t happy with how they were informed – largely via online and social media. Traditionally, in the case of small water line breaks, the PUC has notices hand delivered to impacted customers. But with such widespread impact – basically everyone on municipal water south of Highway 401 between Merlin and Morpeth (and a bit beyond) – the PUC thought this would take too long and wouldn’t be feasible, given the number of people they’d have had to use to deliver the pamphlets. Would an automated phone system be a better option? Perhaps, but at what cost? Still, we are talking about the health of our citizens here. Can you put a price tag on public safety? That’s a tough call. As for the turbine construction and operation and the impact on water quality from wells in North Kent, there certainly seems to be some pretty strong evidence indicating a connection in at least some cases, the latest being the Brooks family on Brooks Line. They have documentation showing their well was just fine prior to pile driving that began earlier this month. Soon thereafter, their water filters clogged up in short order and the water that made it through ran cloudy. The municipality, a partner with some of the wind turbine projects, is in a precarious position. It has to defend the rights of its citizens, yet arguably is in conflict of interest as it has a pecuniary interest with the turbines. It’s no wonder families and farmers with fouled wells feel abandoned.
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Has animal rescue cash dried up? Editor’s note: This letter was addressed to East Kent councillors David Van Damme and Steve Pinsonneault. Sir: I have a couple of concerns regarding PAWR and animal rescue in Chatham-Kent that maybe you can help me with. Recently, my neighbour came over to my house concerned over a young cat she found in her window-well. She asked if it was mine or if we knew whose it was. She stated the cat was very distressed, howling and crying. She didn’t know if it had been hit by a car or not. I went over immediately to find a very malnourished cat that was in agony. I called PAWR and told them about the cat and asked if someone
could come out immediately to pick it up. The woman from PAWR said, “Unfortunately we are very under-staffed and have no one to come out, but if you bring the cat in we would be happy to look after it.” I then asked, “There is no more animal rescue in Chatham-Kent?” She replied, “Unfortunately no.” I was completely shocked and told her fine, we will bring the cat over. My husband and I got a box and loaded up the cat and proceeded to drive to Chatham. (We live in McKay’s Corners.) It was one of the worst trips we had ever made. The poor cat howled in agony the whole trip. When we went in the
staff were very good! They took the cat immediately and started an IV and told us they would do what they could to save it. I did voice my concern again to the girl, stating, “I still can’t believe there is no animal rescue.” She replied, “We do not have the financial means to staff people for that anymore.” I told her that’s unbelievable. When Chatham-Kent had the OSPCA, we had called them many times to rescue animals. They were excellent. They would be here in less than 30 minutes. What are we to do now? What do you do if see an injured animal? People don’t always have time to load a sick or injured animal and
deliver it to PAWR, let alone the potential danger involved. How are we to know if the animal is rabid or has other diseases? We are not trained professionals and likely shouldn’t be approaching these animals. We pay property taxes out here and we do not get a “big bang for our buck,” but we did have OSPCA rescue. We also always donated to them. I do not understand why they do not have the funds for this service. (I am NOT blaming PAWR.) Why is the municipality not helping? People are not the only living creatures in Chatham-Kent, there are also animals. Maybe, we can be a voice for them. Racheal Smith McKay’s Corners
Notification system is broken Sir: We should all be very concerned about Chatham-Kent’s continuing inability to notify its citizens of potentially serious water quality issues. It was another long weekend: another major
water system failure and another failure to notify those impacted. I can be visiting Florida and my cell phone will alert me of tornados. I can be late paying my C-K water bill
and an automated phone call will notify me. But nothing is sent when potentially toxic waste is unbeknownst delivered to my house. I believe that Chatham
is seriously mismanaging these situations (and, yes, they have happened several times before), and someday the result could be catastrophic. Larry Yott Chatham-Kent
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The day the music died
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Forty years ago, news broke that the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley had died. Chatham’s Brian Corriveau, a collector of all things Elvis, remembers the day well, and feeling devastated. Corriveau said his sister called him up Aug. 16, 1977 to let him know the sad news.
He choked up a bit when talking about it with The Chatham Voice. Corriveau, 68, said he began taking an interest in Elvis at a young age, having first seen him on television when Corriveau was four years old. He was hooked. “I still remember when I was six, I was cutting the lawn at my grandma’s and I was singing Elvis songs while cutting the grass,” he said.
Corriveau said he still sings the King’s songs every week. As for collecting, by the age of 14, he said he had “five feed of his (Elvis’) albums. I had sung every song many a time. I know more about Elvis than anyone.” To this day, Corriveau said he regularly searches out Elvis memorabilia, including magazines and books.
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In conjunction with his exhibition, entitled “Shadows to Silver - A Retrospective,” surveying over 25 years of a rich and expansive practice, the Thames Art Gallery presents an intensive photography workshop with artist Michael Chambers on Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In this workshop, participants will gain valuable opportunities to analyze and critique subjective experiences in a public way. Focusing on constructing meaningful and captivat-
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This Weeks Open Houses
Sat. Aug. 19, 11-1pm 21 Oxley, Chatham $129,900 . . . . . . . . . Steve Carroll, Royal LePage 2-4pm
20 Webb, Chatham, $189,000 . . . . . . . . . Steve Carroll, Royal LePage
1-3pm 115 Smithfield, Chatham, $339,900 . . . . Eric Fitzgerald, Royal LePage
1-3pm
18360 Marine Park, $548,000. . . . . . . . . Pat Pinsonneault, Royal LePage
1-3pm
11568 Pinehurst Line, $529,900 . . . . . . . Penny/Elliot Wilton, Royal LePage
12-2pm 62 Gregory Dr. East, $359,900 . . . . . . . . Bill Myers, Advanced Realty 1-3pm
11058 Pinehurst Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barb Phillips Real Estate Brokerage
Sun. Aug. 20, 1-3pm
18360 Marine Park, $548,000. . . . . . . . . Pat Pinsonneault, Royal LePage
1-3pm
25951 McMurchy, West Lorne, $519,900 . . . Wayne Liddy, Royal LePage
1-3pm
37 Talbot St. E., Blenheim $259,900 . . . . Penny/Elliot Wilton, Royal LePage
11-1pm 64 Erie St. S., Ridgetown $204,900 . . . . Ryan Rusnak, Advanced Realty
Open House Sun. Aug. 20 • 11am-1pm
Open House Sat. Aug. 19 • 12-2pm
64 Erie St. S., Ridgetown • 204,900
62 Gregory Drive East • $359,900
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Fabulous 3 bedroom home! Large storage barn with loft ideal for garage/workshop. Nestled on a lovely quarter acre lot. Large deck perfect for summer bbq’ing with friends and family! Private three season hot tub room, modern kitchen is sure to impress! Two full updated main floor bathrooms, huge family room! Wonderful master bedroom with ample closet space! Full unfinished basement with ample storage. Taxes just $2386 per year. Newer shingles, plumbing, AC and furnace.
Ryan Rusnak
Sales Representative 519-351-8690
A rare find with this incredible 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with shop (24ft x 55 ft) on .70 acres. Pride of ownership shows throughout this meticulously cared for property. Beautifully renovated kitchen, large living room/dining area with hard wood floors and natural gas fireplace. Main floor master suite featuring hardwood floors, walk-in closet, and new 5 pc en-suite. The screened deck (14 ft X 16 ft) overlooks huge treed private yard.
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16 York St., Ridgetown
Gorgeous 3 BR home on 2 acres with huge rooms throughout. Open concept kitchen/living/dining. Unbelievable shop & detached garage. $529,900
Classic 3 BR, 1.5 bath home on a beautiful lot. Partially finished basement. Detached workshop & convenient second driveway. $144,900
13326 Base Line, Thamesville 3 BR bungalow on a half acre lot with detached garage. Living room plus den, updated 3 pc. bath. $84,900.
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25951 McMurchy Line West Lorne 519,900
37 Talbot St. E., Blenheim
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Lovely 3 BR, 2 bath 4 level home. Loads of living space. Good size modern eat-in kitchen. Fully fenced yard with new landscaping! $175,000.
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Serving the people Chatham-Kent for over 30 years!
Gorgeous 4BR, 2 bath 2 storey brick home. Extensively renovated with classic style. Breathtaking main floor and open concept second level. Currently set up as a duplex or single family home. $259,900
11495 Wildwood Line, Rondeau
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Awesome commercial lot with building located just outside the main gates of Rondeau Park. Block of building recently refurbished and lots of parking. $169,900
Completely renovated 3 + 1 BR farmhouse on 3.91 acres. 3 outbuildings and a tranquil setting with outstanding views. $369,900
31 Wellington St., Shrewsbury 17514 Lakeshore Rd., Rondeau Park One floor 3 BR, 2 bath home on a half Lakefront, open concept, 3+1 BR cottage with vaulted ceilings. Beautiful sun room, screened in front room & just steps from Lake Erie. $219,900.
acre lot. Huge open concept kitchen/ living/dining. An impressive list of features at an affordable price. Call Now!. $159,900.
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This Home is done to the 9’s
2.5 acre hobby farm! Stately Hampton Custom built 2 storey with 2 car attached garage beside creek and backing onto ravine. This well maintained 3000 sq.ft., 3 bedroom + bonus room + den has spacious rooms, formal living & dining rooms, jacuzzi ensuite off master & main floor family room with cozy wood burning fireplace off large eat-in kitchen with island. Features 4 bevelled glass doors, hardwood floors, porcelain sinks & oak staircase. Economic geothermal water furnace & central vac. Detached insulated barn or workshop (20x20) with hydro, water & waterline available at front entrance to property. Take the 401 to West Lorne exit. Go north to McMurchy line, approx. 7km. See sign. Turn right approx. 1km on the right. See sign. Follow Open house signs as well.
for a virtual tour visit wayneliddy.com Cell:
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Updated & neat as a pin this 2 bedroom bungalow could be ideal for you. Features include new kitchen, windows, re-finished hardwoods, single detached garage & huge rear yard. Don’t miss this one!
Mint 2 bedroom brick bungalow, totally updated, large partially fenced yard. Close to grocery store, drug stores and banks. Great location!
21 Oxley - $129,000
17 Oakgrove Lane
83 Smithfield
Professionally designed, open concept makes this a unique floor plan with no expense spared. Hardwoods throughout the main floor and Windmill cabinets. 3 or 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Mainfloor laundry option. Compare and evaluate the ease of care and privacy here. Really sharp unit! $319,900.
A very clean 3 bedroom home in Prestancia. This home has a fully finished basement, second floor laundry, huge master with matching walk-in closet, double garage, gas fireplace and is available for quick closing. Offered at $299,900.
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2804 Kent Line
1000 sq. feet on perhaps the busiest street in the city. Lots of parking, low common fees and available now. You can’t miss with this exposure and signage is available at the road. $11.00.
725 St. Clair St.
OPEN HOUSE SAT. AUG 19 2-4PM
New Listing - 20 Webb - $189,000 4 Level split in a great north side area. Updates incude kitchen, windows, roof and more. Upper level features 3 bedrooms & 4pc. bath. There are 2 family rooms + 1/2 bath on lower level. Must be seen!
23871 Winter Line Rd - $215,000 This 1 1/2 storey home sits on almost 2 acres of privacy just south of Paincourt. It features many updates as well as a combined (46x33) 2 1/2 vehicle garage & large shop. A great property that must be seen.
Just like a new house and comes with a spectacular shop. This package is ideal if you like the outdoors and need to store your toys but need a nice home for the family. Updates everywhere including the master with en-suite bath. 3 good sized bedrooms, new kitchen, main floor laundry and natural gas heat. Nice package for someone. $289,000.
Rare Building Lot
This is a bargain if you are thinking of building your own home. At only $32,500 you can’t find much at this price with location and services. Located at 96 Sheldon Ave it is 30 x 110. Drive by, check it out and give me a call!
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Chatham-Kent MLS Sold Ends - First Seven Months of 2017. We sell more houses than any other office in Chatham-Kent. Royal LePage Peifer has 38.6% of the Y-T-D market share of the combined top 5 brokerages in Chatham-Kent. Source: MLS Data, Chatham-Kent Real Estate Board, August 02, 2017.
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Serving Chatham-Kent Since 1968 Realtor On Duty
Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
Brian Peifer Broker of Record Cell 519-436-2669
open house
David Smith* 519-350-1615
Michael Smyth* 519-784-5470
Larry Smyth** 519-355-8686
Patti Vermeersch* 519-355-6800
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1-3PM 115 SMITHFIELD $339,900 AGENT: ERIC FITZGERALD Fantastic 4br, 3 bath 2 storey in very good condition and offers good value. Call Eric 519-436-4865.
New Listing 18125 EQUUS TR., RALEIGH • $895,000
4.6 ac horse farm with stunning 3br, 2 bath 4 level home. Call Penny 519-360-0315 or Elliot 519-358-8755.
2 CRAMAR $549,900 Lovely 4br, 2.5 bath 2 storey in Berkshire Subdivision on a beautifully landscaped lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
920 CHARING CROSS $549,900
Magnificent 3br, 2.5 bath brick rancher. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
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Carson Warrener* 519-809-2856
Elliot Wilton* 519-358-8755
Cindy Weaver** 519-360-0628
Penny Wilton** 519-360-0315
335 TOWANDA, ERIE BEACH • $479,900 Beautiful year round 3br, 2.5 bath home fronting on Lake Erie with beach access. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
New Listing 44 JOPLYN $879,900 Lovely 4br, 3.5 bath 2 storey in a wooded setting with i/g pool. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
3br, 1.5 bath bungalow on 1.69 acre site backing onto the Thames River + lg metal implement shed. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
877 CHARING CROSS $925,000
Everything you could want! 5br, 2 storey with a beautiful yard. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
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New Price SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 11-1PM 21 OXLEY $129,900 AGENT: STEVE CARROLL Mint 2br brick bungalow that is totally updated. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
507 RIVERVIEW $499,900
5084 TALBOT, MERLIN $695,000
Beautiful & rare 2br, 2.5 bath new ranch style home on the Lake Erie Bluff. Call Brian K 519-365-6090 or Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
41 GUYETT, DEALTOWN $129,900 3br, 1.5 bath 3 level home. Call Mike G 519-365-5634.
23 ENCLAVE $439,000
Custom built 4br, 2.5 bath executive brick 2 storey home. Call George 519-360-7334.
7 INDIAN CREEK W $539,900
4+1br, 3.5 bath 2 storey executive home with attached double garage. Call Gus 519-355-8668 or Heather 519-355-8666.
23567 PRINCE ALBERT $649,000
Beautifully landscaped 4br, 3.5 bath executive brick rancher with many updates on 3.86 acres. Call Steve 519-355-9774 or Brian 519-436-2669.
Jim McLachlin** 519-358-3984
Sylvia Moffat** 519-355-8189
Ghassan (Gus) Najjar** 519-355-8668
Heather Najjar** 519-355-8666
Kristen Nead** 519-784-7653
Andrea Okopny* 519-359-2482
Chris Papple* 519-350-1402
Elizabeth Peifer* 519-436-8959
7627 RIVERVIEW LINE $729,900
Quality custom built home on a beautiful river lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Offer Pending 9115 INDIAN CREEK LINE $519,900
3br, 4 bath, 2 storey on almost an ac of land on the edge of the city with i/g pool. Call David 519-350-1615.
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New Listing
Kelly-Anne Appleton* 519-365-7155
Steve Carroll* 519-355-9774
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2-4PM 20 WEBB $189,000 AGENT: STEVE CARROLL Great 3br, 1.5 bath north side 4 level side split with many updates. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
23871 WINTERLINE PAINCOURT • $215,000 2br, 1.5 bath, 1.5 storey home with many improvements on a gorgeous very private lot. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
444 VICTORIA $169,900
1482 sq ft 3 br, 1.5 storey with many updates on a beautiful 1/4 ac lot. Call Brian Preston 519-355-9868.
open house Eric Fitzgerald* 519-436-4865
Big family but small budget? 4br bungalow with attch’d garage & fenced rear yard. Call Bev 519-358-8805.
3 or 4 br, 3 bath custom designed 1 floor townhouse with double car garage with all the extras. Call Jim 519-358-3984.
Commercial Lot 725 ST CLAIR $289,900
1 ac lot with 120’ frontage on St. Clair just south of mall. Zoned HC1. Call Bev 519-358-8805.
New Price 243 MERRITT $189,900
4br, 1.5 bath 4 level with fully fenced in yard. Call Amber 519-784-5310.
4 OPAL $288,900 Well cared for 3br, 1.5 bath 2 storey with many updates and 18x36 i/g pool. Call Larry 519-355-8686.
Catie Hawryluk* 519-809-4268
Brian Keenan* 519-365-6090
Wayne Liddy* 519-436-4810
SATURDAY, AUG. 19 1-3PM & SUNDAY AUG. 20 1-3PM 18360 MARINE PARK, C-K $548,000 AGENT: PAT PINSONNEAULT Incredible 4br, 2.5 bath custom, modern, contemporary 2 storey home. Call Pat 519-360-0141.
June McDougall* 519-358-5199
Includes High Grossing Business 20400 COUNTY RD 42, TILBURY • $1,400,000
Inventory & equipment incl. 60’x120’ all steel Vertec building on 4.77 acres at Hwy.401. 5 bay doors, 5 ton overhead crane. Call Ron 519-3607729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.
12 OTTAWA $265,000 Gorgeous 3br, 1.5 bath 4 level side split with lovely heated i/g pool. Call Mike S 519-784-5470.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 1-3PM 25951 MCMURCHY, WEST LORNE • $519,900 AGENT: WAYNE LIDDY 3br, 2.5 bath custom built 2 storey home on a 2.5 ac hobby farm. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.
3br open concept bungalow with unfinished basement. Call Pat 519-360-0141.
135 BERRY $179,900 Well maintained 3br brick rancher with many updates. Call Deb R 519-401-5470.
35 CHATHAM, BLENHEIM $139,000 Totally renovated duplex. Total rents $1,350/mth + utilities. Call Mike Smyth 519-784-5470.
4750 TALBOT, MERLIN $559,900 Beautiful 2br, 2 bath custom built home on Lake Erie. Call Ron 519-360-7729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.
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D L SO 231 FOREST $124,900
Amber Pinsonneault* Patrick Pinsonneault** 519-784-5310 519-360-0141
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Ronald Franko** 519-355-8181
Michael Gibbons* 519-365-5634
George McDougall* 519-360-7334
111 EUGENIE $139,900
17 OAKGROVE $319,900
104 LONDON, THAMESVILLE • $74,900 A very spacious 3br, 2 bath, 1.5 storey century home. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
155 GRAND AVE W. $199,900
Great business opportunity. Fully leased. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
8 HOMESTEAD $182,900 3br brick rancher, 2 baths, finished up and down. Call George 519-360-7334.
433 BALDOON $329,900
4br, 3.5 bath, 2 storey, double car garage, outdoor oasis with inground pool. Call Amber 519-784-5310.
Nice 3br, 1.5 bath, 1.5 storey home in an excellent location. Call Mike S 519-784-5470.
573 PARK W $139,900
2br one floor bungalow easy to maintain. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Deborah Rhodes* 519-401-5470
Bev Shreve** 519-358-8805
Brandice Smith* 226-626-4838
Offer Pending 403 / 405 WALLACE, WALLACEBURG • $129,900 Duplex, both units have 2 bedrooms and views of the river. Call Kristen 519-784-7653.
D L SO 564 KING W $152,000
Brian Preston* 519-355-9868
154 MURRAY $95,200
Impressive for it’s size. 3br open concept bungalow with many updates. Call Mike G 519-365-5634.
Ron Smith* 519-360-7729
Broker** Sales Representative *
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Sports
Bursaries awarded The Chatham Voice
For the 14th consecutive year, the Chatham Sports Hall of Fame presented a bursary to a graduating student in each of Chatham’s four secondary schools. The winner was a person who had contributed significantly to the betterment of athletics in his/her own school in a non-playing capacity. The winners of the 2017 Chatham Sports Hall of Fame Bursaries are:
• Victoria Koomans Chatham Christian High School • Emily Saunders - Chatham-Kent Secondary School • Camryn Dudley - John McGregor Secondary School • Grace Hiltz - Ursuline College Chatham The awards, including a certificate and a $200 bursary, were presented to each of the students at the recent awards or athletic ceremonies at the schools.
Chatham hosts provincial softball
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The Provincial Women’s Softball Bantam II Championships took place in Chatham over the weekend and despite a rain delay Friday night, the tournament saw some excellent games played. Pictured, the Chatham Golden Eagles, in yellow, took on the Barrie Storm Saturday morning. The Mississauga Southwest Hurricanes went on to defeat the Kawartha Lakers to take the gold, but both teams will be heading to PEI to represent Ontario.
Make your last wishes known
Unfortunately, we never get to know exactly when our time will come. That is why it’s so important to tell your loved ones what your final wishes are, no matter how old you are, but especially if you’re elderly.
of organ donation. A general discussion about death could be the starting point for creating a website in your memory, or a book or video about your life; all are modern and lasting ways to say goodbye and tell your life story.
Death can be a rather difficult and unpleasant subject to deal with, and you might be inclined to leave it up to your loved ones to decide what they want to do after your death; after all, you won’t be around to see what happens. However, not expressing your last wishes leaves your loved ones to struggle with the many difficult decisions that arise around funeral planning. Visitations or not? A simple or elaborate ceremony? What type of reception? Flowers, or in memoriam donations? And added to the burden of their grief is the matter of having to pay for all these arrangements.
Funeral arrangements can be made to ensure that your wishes are followed when the time comes to commemorate your life. By paying the funeral expenses in advance, you avoid shifting the financial burden of your decisions to your loved ones. It’s one more proof of your love for them.
TALK AND PLAN It’s important to make your last wishes known to family members, including the matter
Pre Planning does not mean that you have to pay. Organizing your wishes is an essential part of estate planning. Call for an appointment today! 245 Wellington St. W. Chatham Phone: 519-352-2710 www.alexanderfuneralhome.ca
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McDonald reflects on improvements in eyeglass industry By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
Over the past 47 years, technology has brought a lot of changes to the eyeglass industry, and few people know that better than Mike McDonald, an optical lab technician at Holland Accu-Optical in Chatham. McDonald just finished his last week after 47 years in the business, finishing his career with the same man who helped him into the business, Allen Holland, owner of Holland Accu-Optical. McDonald grew up near Louisville and attended a oneroom school from grades 1 to 8 with one teacher. In 1967, he started at the Capitol Theatre as a junior usher and worked up to head usher. Then in 1971, he got the opportunity to work in an optical lab. “I didn’t even know what an optical lab was. Al Holland was working there at the time and he knew me from high school so he told the foreman I’d be a good hire. He hired me and that was it,” McDonald smiled. Starting with the company when it was known as Bingham Optical on King Street, McDonald said it was different than he imagined it would be. “I never knew so many people wore glasses. I was in the mail department and we pushed out over 100 pair of glasses a day and mailed them around to Windsor, Sarnia, Blenheim, Wallaceburg, Tilbury and Leamington,” he reminisced. “Then an opening came inside the lab so I got that within a year’s time and I’ve been doing it ever since. “Then when Bingham’s closed, Al was working for Imperial Optical at the time, and he got me a job at Imperial just for a few months because he was buying the Bingham building and asked me if I
wanted to come. That was 11 years ago, when it became Holland Accu-Optical,” McDonald noted. When McDonald first started in the lab, he was given on-thejob training to learn the skills of a technician – manufacturing the eyeglasses. Since he started, the industry has changed a great deal, from how they manufacture to the types of lenses and frames available. “Everything is computerized. Al keeps all the current machines on hand. Before, sometimes it was a chore to get things done. It’s a lot smoother now,” he said. When he began in the lab, McDonald said 90 per cent of the lenses were glass and now 99 per cent are plastic. With the machines they have now and advances in technology, he said there aren’t that many difficult jobs. He said it used to take a half-day or day to make some glasses and now they can make them in under an hour. “Another change would be the progressive bifocals, known as invisible bifocals. We sell a lot of those,” he said. “Al is also selling digital lenses that are done in Toronto. A bit
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Elizabeth Downey-Sunnen knows she has big shoes to fill – two pairs of them, actually. Officials with the United Way of Chatham-Kent (UWoCK) named her as the 2017 campaign chair on Wednesday. In recent years, the campaign has had two co-chairs. But Downey-Sunnen said she’s up for the challenge. “I don’t mind working with a group. And I’m just as happy working on my own,” she said. “If anything, it will give my personality more room to grow.” Downey-Sunnen was once a youth ambassador with the United Way when she attended Chatham-Kent Secondary School. She said the work was challenging, rewarding and something that created lasting memories. “I had so much fun, but it was so much work,” she said. “It was so impressive to have an impact as a teen. That feeling stays with you for your entire life.” Downey-Sunnen added that now that her kids are old enough where they don’t require constant parental oversight she thought it was time to re-
turn to giving back to the community. “I believe our community is stronger because we give back to our children and our seniors,” she said. Steve Pratt, who cochaired the campaign in 2016 with Patricia Wright, passed the “torch” at the meeting – handing over a box of business cards for Downey-Sunnen. Pratt, who the UWoCK has brought on for some marketing support, said he was jubilant Downey-Sunnen accepted the chair position. “She’s one of the most genuine, loving and supportive individuals,” he said. Pratt wasn’t the only UWoCK staffer praising Downey-Sunnen. “I’m really, really happy with who has come on board,” Tom Slager, director of resource development for UWoCK. Pratt said in 2016 alone, the United Way touched the lives of more than 40,000 people in our communities. Downey-Sunnen credited her family – husband Brian and daughter Zadie, 10, and son Milo, 6, with serving as her backbone. “I wouldn’t be able to do anything without their support,” she said. She credits the United
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Thursday, August 17, 2017 • Chatham Railroad Museum visits the Chatham branch of the CKPL from 10:00am10:45am. Discover the story of Canada’s railroads! Ideal for ages 6 and up, but all ages are welcome! • Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Friday, August 18, 2017 • Meal at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St, Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm7:00pm with choice of roast turkey, roast beef or fish and chips for $9.00. One meat draw. Saturday, August 19, 2017 • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge every Saturday morning from 9:30am-11:00am. Everyone is most welcome. • Meat draw and dance at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draw from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dance from 4:30pm9:30pm featuring Allan James. • Sing-Along with Bill in the West Lounge at Meadow Park, Sandy St., Chatham. 2:00pm. • CKPL and St. John Ambulance Home Alone course at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. 10:00am-1:00pm. Registration can be done through St. John Ambulance at https://portal. sja.ca or by phone 1-877-726-9928. $35. Sunday, August 20, 2017 • Branch 465 Merlin Legion breakfast. 10:00am-1:00pm. $10/adult. Children 1/2 price! Scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, ham, sausage, pancakes, french toast, apple & orange juice, tea & coffee. Monday, August 21, 2017 • Open euchre is at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. • Monday “Brown Bag” Lunch at Christ Church, Chatham (beside the bus stop). A free nutritious lunch can be picked up every Monday in August from 11:30am-12:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Tuesday, August 22, 2017 • Christ Church Chatham presents “Arias, Allegros & Andantinos in August”. 12:15pm12:45pm. Doors open at 11:45) Bring your lunch, relax in the Church and listen to beautiful organ music. Free. 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham. 519-352-1640. • Open euchre and open shuffleboard at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Euchre at 1:00pm, shuffleboard at 7:00pm.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 • Pepper and fun darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Pepper at 1:00pm and darts at 7:00pm. Thursday, August 24, 2017 • Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Friday, August 25, 2017 • Bike Fest! Love bikes and support Big Brothers Big Sisters Aug. 25 & 26! Pig roast, live bands, vendors, bike showcase, beer garden and more! Free! 5:30pm-11:00pm. Sat. 9:00am-11:00pm.
While we won’t get a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 like our neighbours to the south, astronomy enthusiasts in southwestern Ontario will still be able to experience a partial eclipse, with approximately 80 per cent of the sun covered. The solar event will begin at approximately 1 p.m. on Aug. 21, with full coverage by 2:25 p.m. Experts will tell you looking at the sun is always a bad idea, and during an eclipse, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s safe just because part of the sun is blocked by the moon. Se-
vere damage can occur from looking at an eclipse for only seconds, resulting in damage to the retina. There are safe ways to watch an eclipse, if you are so inclined. You can purchase solar eclipse glasses online, but be careful to only buy from a reputable source such as astronomy groups, museums or science centres. You can also use Number 14 welder’s glasses, but only those, which may be available at area hardware stores. Or, you can make a simple pinhole camera with cardboard, aluminum foil, tape and a pin. Continued on page 17
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With back to school time right around the corner, a yearly program aimed at helping kids with school supplies needs your help. Operation BackPacks helps provide local children with new backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies – the tools they need to achieve academic success – and help alleviate the financial stress parents face each new school year. The idea began with staff at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Emergency Department in 2001, after they learned about a similar program that was running in another community. That first year they distributed 26 backpacks. Since then, the program has steadily grown, adding additional partners along the way – Kiwanis Clubs, United Way, Service Canada, Union Gas, banks and others – to address the increasing need in our community. Service providers came together in 2004 to ensure that families get the help they need through a more centrally co-ordinated and collective effort. United Way was asked to take the lead and currently provides administrative support for referrals from agencies, schools and parents, centralization of supply ordering, and volunteer recruitment for assembling and delivering backpacks to schools and communities. With support from Giant Tiger, Staples, United Way of Chatham-Kent’s Women’s Lead-
ership Council and numerous local organizations and businesses, Operation BackPacks strives to serve every child and family in need throughout Chatham-Kent. Parents or guardians in need of assistance can request a backpack on or before Aug. 22 for their children online by visiting www.uwock.ca. Registration forms have been sent to all schools. Parents can also call
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Financial donations are also appreciated. The easiest way is to sponsor one or multiple backpacks at $25 each. Sponsoring a backpack allows co-ordinators to monitor the quantity of supplies and ensure each child receives the supplies they need based on their grade level. The program is in need of the following items in particular: scientific calculators, math sets,
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Ministry Healing Love Ministry Psalm 107: 20 John 3: 16&17 reaches out to men living with sexual addictions. Private and confidential home-based ministry. 519354-3532. If not in, leave a message and your call will be returned.
Wanted
Roofing Needed! A few shingles, one valley. Chatham. 519-3970928.
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm NO TAX UCC Uniforms 519-352-8982 519-352-7587
137 St. Clair St., Chatham Corner of Forest St.
• Removal & Pruning • Stump Removal 30+ Seniors • Crane Service Years
Discount
519-359-9876
Experience
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Help Wanted
Kitchen helper needed, Please call 519-351-3787 or 226-8813320.
Antiques / Collectibles
Help Wanted
Travel / Tours
Appin Tours 2017
Sept. 21-27 Nashville, Pigeon Forge, TN Back by popular demand! Don’t Miss this Great Price! Call for more info! Oct. 13-14 Tara Craft Show and Bala Cranberry Festival Nov. 9-10 Frankenmuth, MI Dec. 3, 4 Festival of Stars, Niagara Falls, ON Headliner Neil Sedaka (50’s-60’s music), also featuring Mickey Gilly 2018 - Feb./Mar. Come South with us to Lakeland, Florida. Theatre performance. Come from away! In Toronto. Date TBA Contact Ron and Pat Carruthers, 519-289-2043 or 519-494-8989 51 Wellington Ave., Appin ON NOL 1AO TICO #500 16734
THE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE CENTRE IS CONTINUING TO OFFER FOOT-CARE CLINICS
HELP WANTED Foot-care Nurses Hourly Rate Every Tuesday morning
Send resume to llucas@alcchatham.ca or drop off in person to the:
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HOW TO PLACE YOUR AD IN PERSON: 84 DOVER ST. #2, CALL: 519-397-2020, EMAIL: FATIMA@CHATHAMVOICE.COM
Sewing / Vacuum
VACUUM & SEWING CENTRE LTD.
SALES & SERVICE TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF VACUUMS & SEWING MACHINES
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:30pm Repairs done on premises
SAME LOCATION FOR 39 YEARS
242 St. Clair St., Chatham 519-354-4455
Auctions
A N K LAVER EN VK V A U C T I O N S I N C. Clearing an Estate, Downsizing, Liquidating Inventory or Decluttering?
We can help. Call to sell your items for cash or by consignment Call John @ 519-845-3663
519-845-3663 • Wyoming, Ontario • www.vkauctions.ca •
OBITUARIES
George Clinton Warren 92, Friday, August 4, 2017 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Eileen Hiscock 63, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Ed Anson 74, Sunday, August 6, 2017 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Jennifer Brown 62, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Greg Abrams 70, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Martha Kovar 79, Monday, August 7, 2017 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Kenneth Rankin 75, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Giovanna “Joanne” Moccia 73, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Fern Hawthorne 106, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
George “Grant” Clelford 79, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Denning’s Ltd.
Agnes Knott 95, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mrs. Irene Downey 73, Thursday, August 3, 2017 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Robert Davidson 91, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mr. Ralph Chinnick 75, Saturday, August 5, 2017 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Betty Clark 83, Monday, August 7, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Pamela Smedley 67, Thursday, August 10, 2017 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Hubert Mielke 83, Monday, August 7, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mr. Arthur Melvin 90, Friday, August 11, 2017 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Peter Westbrook Smith 80, Monday, August 7, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mrs. Hazel Marlett 92, Saturday, August 12, 2017 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Jospehine ‘Peggy’ Beaton 85, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
See full obituaries at www.chathamvoice.com
Leona ‘Beth’ Hallat 95, Thursday, August 10, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home George Wortner 85, Thursday, August 10, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
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For Lease Law office space for lease! Monthly rental plus portion of property taxes. Joe Comiskey. Please enquire to: Barb Capeling at 519351-4960.
459 St.Clair St., Chatham • 519-351-2040 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown • 519-674-3141 141 Park St., Blenheim • 519-676-3451
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20 Merritt Ave., Chatham
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Hinnegan-Peseski
FUNERAL HOME
156 William St., Chatham 519.352.5120 www.peseski.com
A FAMILY BUSINESS THAT CARES
245 Wellington St. W., Chatham 519-352-2710
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26 Talbot St. E., Blenheim, ON 519-354-8938
CALL US TODAY! 235 St. Clair St., Chatham 519-351-1565 www.canquest.com
314 James Street, Wallaceburg, ON 519-627-1441
BUSINESS PHONE LINES
Flat Rate
$400
THE CHATHAM VOICE
RESIDENTIAL PHONE LINES In Wallaceburg or Blenheim Areas? VISIT OUR AUTHORIZED AGENTS
Nicole Mihalco and Destiny Sexsmith part of our Customer Care Team.
HASSLE FREE transfer of your phone services.
4 f o s g n i v a S e g Avera 4$400 / year!
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION We work around your busy schedule to book an installation time.
Flat Rate
4 4
LOCAL TECH SUPPORT And Network Monitoring 24-7-365.
PERSONAL 1 ON 1 Consultation and Sign-up.
Michael Wilson Owner ICU Auto Glass Chatham
“After 6 years of dealing with fax, phone and Internet disruptions, poor service, excessive charges and a lack of response from THE BIG SUPPLIER, we decided to switch local to Canquest. The hands-on personalized service we received during the transition more than met our expectation. The TEAM at Canquest was very responsive from the outset and walked us through a seamless transition. We are exceedingly happy with our decision and with the folks at Canquest.”
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