Amanda Clark, executive director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chatham-Kent, displays the winning golf ball from the organization’s first ever Big Golf Ball DROP fundraiser Aug. 18. The event, held at Links of Kent in Chatham, saw 3,000 balls hoisted into the air by Jebco Cranes and then dropped from the sky. Jane McGill of Wallaceburg had the ball closest to the pin which earned her $3,000. Cash raised in the event will be used to fund programs in Chatham-Kent.
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The chair of the Cha tham-Kent Health Coali tion says Ontario’s new five-point health-care plan doesn’t bode well for mar ginalizedAccordingcitizens.to Shirley Roebuck, the government “didn’t listen to stake holders” when it devised its plan to curtail wait times by freeing up beds in hospitals and long-term care. “It’s very predictable,” Roebuck told The Cha tham Voice following the announcement by Health Minister Sylvia Jones. “So much of what the Ontario Health Coalition warned would happen prior to the election is now quickly coming true.” However, she said the average citizen is unlike ly to notice the changes unless it “directly” affects them.
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A Chatham-Kent Health Alli ance statement issued follow ing the ministry announcement said officials are “pleased” with the government’s focus on ad dressing the issues af fecting the health-care system, as the “current situation is not sustain able.”
“We look forward to working with our partners and familiesourprovewecounterpartsprovincialasstrivetoimcareforpatients,theirandour community,” it said.The government has come under heavy fire with emergency de partments around the province having to close periodically this summer due to staffing short ages.That’s on top of the long wait times for surgeries and diag nostic procedures made worse by the Earlierpandemic.thismonth Jones told reporters, “All options are on the table,” when it comes to fixing hospital wait times and chronic staffing shortages. According to Roebuck, in creased privatization means the government will be using taxpayer dollars to fund health care, and patients may be charged user fees as well. This adds up to a two-tier system, Roebuck claimed, noting it will harm the most vulnerable and thancaretotopeoplemarginalizedinsociety.Shesaidtheplanmovepatientsanylong-termhome,ratheronetheylist ed as a choice, means patients could be moved far away from their support system, including family. “This is really an awful piece of legislation,” Roebuck said, adding those suffering from de mentia or other disabilities are significantly at risk. Roebuck said the problems in long-term care that were heightened during the pan demic haven’t been solved, but the companies continue to si phon off tax dollars.
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“Nothing has been done to fix long-term care despite all the promises that were made during the pandemic.” - Shirley Roebuck
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The statement said the CKHA is “optimistic” and will be as sessing the health-care plan once further details are released to determine how it will help improve care and recruit dedi cated staff and physicians.
“Nothing has been done to fix long-term care despite all the promises that were made during the pandemic,” Roe buck noted. The Ministry of Health has been handing out 30-year con tracts to long-term care home companies, including some of which had the highest death rates during the pandemic.
For tickets visit www.marywebbcentre.ca or call 519-358-6455 fol lowing an Ontario Health Coa lition press conference held a day after the minister of health laid out the plan, expected to be passed in the Ontario Legisla ture in September.
The plan includes hiring more health-care professionals, waiving exam and registration fees for internationally trained nurses and sending hospital patients waiting for a long-term care bed to any available home – not necessarily one of their choosing.Currently, each patient wait ing for a long-term care bed is asked to list up to five homes of theirAlso,preference.tohelpaddress the back log, the ministry is increasing the number of publicly funded surgeries at private clinics — a move the OHC has lobbied against.Another proposed change al lows EMS paramedics to divert patients away from emergency rooms to more appropriate care.
What CKHA is experi encing is similar to oth er hospitals, it read, as the hospital continues to experience human resource challenges and capacity issues, which includes a number of patients waiting for an alternate level of care. There are also patients presenting in the emer gency department with “higher levels of acuity,” it said.
Image courtesy The Ridgetown Independent Pictured here is the new family that took over Greenview Aviaries – Alicia, Robert, Elliana and Adelyn Patten, along with Nala (the lion).
“She left a note in the in heritance telling us to buy our dream property,” said Patten.Alicia and Rob have ven tured into a few business es in the past. The couple has run an Airbnb and have spoken about the potential of owning a pet ting zoo one day. But Alicia said they even tually found their
Local family fulfills grandmother’s wish by buying popular zoo
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While it takes a dedicat ed team to run a zoo, Ali cia said she has the two best helpers – her kids, Elliana and Adelyn.
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manysharedmotherhershetyproperwish.mother’sherfulfillednessandpropertydreambusiandgrandAsthewhereandgrandsofond memories was listed for sale, Alicia and her hus band knew it was an op portunity they couldn’t passAliciaup. admits running a zoo is much more than just dealing with animals.
“The kids watch Animal Planet, watch the animals here, and now they walk around educating people on the animals,” she said with a smile. “My eightyear-old knows how to operate the cash register, and my youngest keeps telling me how she is go ing to own this place one day.”Since taking over as new owners, Alicia said the biggest change she and her husband have worked hard to make is the positive change in the animal’s welfare and be haviour.“Theanimals have a more healthy and bal anced diet. We are already getting compliments, and you can physically see the animals are more calm,” sheAliciasaid.said many posi tive changes are current ly happening, and many will continue to happen in the near future. She added they are also plan ning to change the enclo sure for the big cats. “It’s bugged me since I was a kid. It’s too small,” she said. “It’s going to look like Pride Rock from Lion King eventually.” Alicia highlighted that her family is here for a long time and not just a good time. She said they are dedicated to improv ing the zoo and enhanc ing the overall experience for the customers. “I want Ridgetown and the people of Cha tham-Kent and beyond to know we’re here and we’re excited to be here. I want people to come back or come for the first time and see the positive changes we’re making,” she said.
“We have a gift shop, splash pad, restaurant, staff to manage, things to order and payroll. It is way more than I thought it would be, but it is amazing,” said Patten.
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“I want Ridgetown and the people of Chatham-Kent and beyond to know we’re here and we’re excited to be here. I want people to come back or come for the first time and see the positive changes we’re making.”
The new owner said she and her husband work 16-18 hour days, seven days a week.
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Officials said the bulk of the issues lie in two areas, the patients and the staff.For the staff, with many hospital workers, especially nurses, hav ing put off vacation during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting to focus on helping the infirmed, they are burned out. That has led to increased sick leave, and an increase in vacation taking.
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Both are Health-careunderstandable.bodiesasked a great deal of their staff during the worst of the pandemic, a period that lasted for two years. Staff deserve to recuperate. Meanwhile, people put off going to the hospital or to see their doctors during the pandemic. COVID outbreaks were regular occurrences in health-care facilities. Again, it’s understandable why they stayed away. And it also let the staff focus on those most in need of care. The two elements have now created the proverbial perfect storm. As staff take time off, patient loads are surging. Those who should have seen their health-care practitioners or who put off going to the hospital are now showing up with more serious symptoms of their ailments, often requiring longer hospital stays to recuperate to the point they can return to finalize their recovery at home. So, the province is pledging more staff, and will shuttle people destined for long-term care out of hospitals into just such a facility. It just might not be one of their preferred sites. That has the coalition riled up; and worries loved ones. One solution might cause additional problems. shall wait and see. Chatham Sass Rd., Unit 4, Chatham, Ont, N7M 5J4.The the All to be
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The old adage is if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Well, our provincial healthcare system has sprouted nu merous post-pandemic leaks. The Ontario Health Coalition said the system is broken, while the province, acknowledging there are problems, revealed its planned repairs.Tothe coalition, those are akin to slapping on a bunch of Band-Aids when crutches and convalescence are required.Otherorganizations, such as the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. In the meantime, we Ontarians are looking at extended wait times for Emergency Department visits, and even postponement of surgical pro cedures, something that happened recently in Chatham.
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Editor: It was my plea sure to participate as a member of the expert panel on the recent All-Hazard Investigation of Well Water in Cha tham-Kent.Theexpert panel provided advice and expertise for the investi gation of well water from within the North Kent 1 industrial wind complex where some residents had raised concerns regarding water quality, during and following wind turbine construc tion.The Expert Panel’s Final Report was made public earlier this year as reported in the Chatham Voice (April 20). The investigation did not identify the presence of widespread health concerns related to well water quality within the North Kent 1 study area. However, as stated in the final report, the rather limited number of wells that were sampled did not allow for a high level of confidence in the determina tion of potential health hazards, or lack thereof, throughout the study area.The results of the inves tigation did, however, suggest a significant de terioration in the general quality of well water as indicated by statistically higher levels of iron and turbidity, as well as by higher concentrations of suspended solids (sedi ment) when compared to those same parameters reported in a pre-con struction baseline study. Unfortunately, the sampling process for the 2021 investigation was not efficient in captur ing the fine-grained sediment from the well water, hence its compo sition remains an open question. In my own opinion, that ques tion should be addressed for the following reason. It is a reasonable hypothesis that the finegrained sediment within the well water could be derived in part from the Kettle Point black shale bedrock that underlies the aquifer in the North Kent 1 area and that is also known to be present as glacial till at the base of the aquifer. The Kettle Point black shale is known to be enriched in potentially toxic compo nents, notably lead and arsenic. It follows that the sediment should be properly sampled and analyzed for the pres ence of potentially toxic substances and if such were identified, then studies of bioavailabil ity of those substances might be called for.
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The second call involved the same pair, with the woman being chased down the street by the man as he shouted ob scenities.Inanother case, the resi dent saw a woman passed out at the corner of Prince and Murray streets. She called 9-1-1, but while waiting for emergency response, a shelter work er happened by and was able to speak to the wom an to find out what drugs she had used. But those are just 9-1-1 calls, Comiskey said, add ing there’s more. Based on eye-witness accounts and home security cam era surveillance, he said residents reported around 70 incidents to the TPNA. They ranged from acts such as public urination and vomiting to petty thievery, to physical vio lence and drug and men tal-health ownonhaveComiskeytypeshave“Childrenbreakdowns.shouldnottowitnesstheseofincidents,”noted.“Peoplebeguntofeelunsafethestreetsandintheirhomes.”
Comiskey stressed all local organizations need to step up to work on the problem.
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“This is just one of the things we need,” he add ed. “We also need more lighting and more police presence and patrols.”
According to Comiskey, the removal of dirty nee dles is another issue that needs to be addressed.
“I am pleased residents are calling police when they have concerns; it makes it safer for all,” Smith said. “Employment and social services will continue to work with the neighbours and neigh bourhood associations to try to alleviate fears and create trust relation ships.”Smith noted there were “already safety concerns” in the neighbourhood be fore Victoria Park Place moved in. The area involving the 90 calls includes Colborne Street to Tecumseh Park to the Thames River, to the end of Stanley Street and the CP rail tracks.
Comiskey is hoping to raise awareness of the is sue across Chatham-Kent and said he remains hope ful solutions can be found. He said more people in the neighbourhood are venturing out walking the streets together, including many members of the Muslim community. When asked by The Voice about the increase in the number of calls to police, Chatham-Kent di rector of employment and social service Polly Smith, said it was true. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, Smith said, as some of the calls are com ing from shelter workers and“Thestayers.biggest increase in calls is suspicious per sons,” she explained.
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On top of that, staffing shortages are a reality at the CKHA, as is the case in other hospitals. Suni said the burnout is real. “Staff have been work ing extremely hard for years. There is significant burnout. We’re seeing that now,” he said. “We’re exceeding pre-pandem ic levels in terms of sick days and vacation.”
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For the elective surger ies, there has simply been no place to put patients to recover.“It’sa bed issue,” Suni stated.While not all procedures were cancelled recently, some were. “It will ebb and flow. We’re trying to preempt this by having conversa tions with out patients. If we see there is a risk of this happening the next day, we’ll call our pa tients,” Suni said. He added that CKHA personnel know it can be frustrating for patients who prepare to have a procedure only to be told it’s on hold. “We understand people have been waiting for these procedures for a long time,” Suni said.
And when a surgery is cancelled, it’s not like it is just pushed back a day. “Typically, the physician will organize a reschedul ing of that procedure. Un fortunately, it’s not typi cally the next day, or even the following week,” Suni said.Prior to the recent cancel lations, Suni said CKHA’s operating rooms had been very busy, “performing at higher than pre-pandemic levels. It’s been driving faster than our forecasts. The operating principle is while we can, we get these done.”
The combination is add ing pressures at various points in the hospital. Wait times are longer in emergency departments, and now surgeries have beenUnfortunately,postponed. Suni doesn’t see things chang ing anytime soon. “I think we expect it to persist for quite some time,” he said. “But it’s something we’re review ing daily, hourly, even.”
High patient numbers and staffing pressures are cited as the main reasons a number of elective surger ies were cancelled recent ly at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. On Aug. 12, CKHA offi cials said numerous sur geries were postponed. The same thing happened Aug.Caen15. Suni, vice-pres ident of clinical pro grams and operations for CKHA, said it’s two waves of post-pandemic surging that have led to the“We’veissue.had a few years of delayed care,” he said of people opting to wait during the COVID-19 pandemic to obtain nec essary health care. And now that the wait is over, people are coming in with more acute issues as a re sult. Hospitals stays are thereby extended, adding to the lack of available beds.People are coming to the emergency departments with these ailments. Those who have to be admitted require a longer time in hospital recovering.
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- Know your childs school routine and friends.
- Avoid using cell phones and/or listening devices while walking.
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- Always wear your helmet.
Know the Rules.
Parents, make sure kids travel to and from school safely with these tips for taking the bus.
It’s not only smart; it’s the law!
Yellow Flashing Lights signal that the bus is getting ready to stop and load or unload children. This means you should slow down and prepare to stop.
KEEP KIDS SAFE.
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Red Flashing Lights & Extended Stop Arms signal that the bus has stopped, and children will be entering or exiting the bus. This means you should stop your car and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn and the bus resumes moving.
As always, be alert and watch out for children whenever you are behind the wheel.
Note: It is illegal to fail to stop for a stopped school bus that has its overhead red lights flashing or its stop arm activated. If you don’t stop, you can be fined $400 to $2,000 and receive six demerit points for a first offence. If you are convicted a second time within five years, the penalty is a fine of $1,000 to $4,000 and six demerit points. You could also go to jail for up to six months. In Ontario, school bus drivers and other witnesses can report vehicles that have illegally passed a school bus. As the vehicle’s registered owner, you may receive the fines if the driver is not charged. If you do not pay the fine, you will not be able to renew your vehicle permit.
School Bus Safety Tips
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It’s the second time the Free 2B Me group has held a second chance prom event, with the first taking place prior to the pandem ic in The2019.freeRSVP-only event runs from 6-10 p.m. at Hope House at 71 Raleigh St. in Chatham. It includes a sit-down dinner, danc ing, games and prizes.
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Registered nurse Aaron Horvath, who is part of the YWHO Early Intervention team, said the agency plans to “deliver and strengthen” the low barrier supports it offers to young people aged 12 toThat25. includes deal ing with the after math of the pandem ic.“I think we’re seeing increased needs for supports across the board,” Horvath explained. His colleague Susan Dykxhoo rn, the Integrated Youth Services Co-ordinator agreed. “Anxiety seems to be more prev alent with young people,” Dykx hoorn added, noting the pandemic brought a lot of uncertainty that was hard for young people to deal with, and included students wor rying about graduating with their class.Even though teens and college students were able to continue to study online, it quickly got old for most, Horvath said.
- YWHO’s Susan Dykxhoorn
“It’s important to have opportuni ties to be social,” he added. Although some of the COVID-19 safety measures, such as Plexiglas barriers, are still in place, YWHO staffers say they are glad to be get ting back to normal.
Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice Employees Susan Dykxhoorn and Aaron Horvath say the name ACCESS Open Minds has changed but the goal to help youth remains the same. The facility will now be called Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Chatham-Kent.
By design, the King Street location is meant to be welcoming. There’s a stoop area where youth can kick back, a modern kitchen, plenty of abstract art and a boardroom called the Innovation Zone.Also featured are private treatment rooms along an indoor streetscape with themes such as Harry Potter, The Beach, The Cottage and the Movie Room.Acozy clinicalperiodically.whopractitionerandpsychiatristspaceprovidesroomforanurseattend
The community’s one-stop shop for young people seeking mental health supports has a new name. Known as ACCESS Open Minds since 2016, the Chatham facility has been rebranded as Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Chatham-Kent. It’s YWHO C-K for short.
Andria Appeldorn, director of fund devel opment and commu nications for CMHA Lambton Kent, said the organizations provide help for youth and fam ilies. A total of 30 orga nizations, including the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Linck are af filiated with YWHO C-K and there is even an ad dictions worker on site.
New name, same approach to help youth “Anxiety seems to be more prevalent with young people.”
“Even though our name is changed, our messag ing is the same” Appel dorn said, adding peer services, outreach and system navigation ser vices are all still part of theYouthpackage.andfamilies seek ing help are able to self-re fer through e-mail or by picking up the phone. Appeldorn said mem bers of the organization’s Youth Advisory Council played a significant role in the rebranding and will continue to do so in the future.Theyouth council is cur rently looking for new members.Thename change, an nounced on International Youth Day Aug. 12, means the Ministry of Health will no longer be the funding body. Instead, funding will come through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The YWHO C-K site is located at 140 King St. W. Chatham and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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• Dresden Christian Concert - Faith Baptist Wallaceburg Praise Team with message from Rev. Wayne Hasson. Drive-in concert features 50 minutues of live music and a 10 minute message from an area pastor. The concerts are free but an offering will be taken. Starts at 6:30pm at Total Grain Systems / Sydenham Electric (1233 North St. in Dresden - former Mid-County Ford).
• Classic Country Jamboree at Merlin Legion 3-7pm. Come out to sing along with the Marquis. Dinner of hamburgers/hot dogs with cold salads, devilled eggs & dessert $20 which includes entry. Jamboree only $7. Pick up dinners available $13. Call Lori at 519 476 5870 to book your spot!!
Thursday, August 25, 2022: Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month at Erickson Arena, side door. 7:00pm. All Welcome.
Enjoy an afternoon of good music, good food and great company!!!
Saturday, September 3, 2022: • Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious break fast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:30am. Take out only.
Saturday, August 27, 2022: • Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:30am. Take out only.
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
• Chatham-Kent Public Library is pleased to welcome Ian Kennedy, teacher, journalist and local author of “On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport” for a virtual visit at 3:00 pm. “On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport” tells the history of systemic racism in sport in North America by weaving the experiences of Chatham-Kent’s marginalized athletes into the larg er narrative of sports history and social commentary on inequality. Registration for this program is required. Please register to attend this free online author talk through Ask CKPL: By phone – 519-3542940. By text – 519-401-7174. By email – cklibrary@chatham-kent. ca. By Facebook chat - @ckplibrary.
•Welcome.Ribs&Chicken Wings at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. $13.72+tax=$15.50. Meal includes ribs & wings fries or baked, macaroni, bun & dessert.
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• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Entertainment by the Marquis from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.
The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is
Friday, August 26, 2022:
• Charity Dog Dip - If your dog likes to swim, this is the event for you. Orville Wright Pool 164 King St E. Chatham. 30 min swim $10. Small dog swim 12pm and 1:30pm. Large dog swim 1pm and 2:30pm. Tennis Balls provided. All proceeds to Chatham Kent Animal Rescue Sunday, August 28, 2022:
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone
Thursday, September 1, 2022:
• Join us for Bingo with fun and prizes. 7:00pm, Br. 642 Legion, 39 William St N. For more info call 519-351-8733.
• Chatham-Kent Animal Rescue 50/50 Draw will be held at the Tony Stranak Conservation Area at 2:30pm. For tickets, comchathamkentanimalrescue@gmail.contact:or519-354-5000.
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• Thursday Party in the Park: Join CK Rec and our Community Partners at Kingston Park, Chatham from 5:00-8:00pm for crafts, activities, giveaways, and Play Rangers. Don’t forget the free swim from 7:00–8:00pm to end the night!
THE CHATHAM VOICEPAGE 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 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. Answers found on page 14 Fun Stuff CLUES ACROSS 1. One point north of due west 4. Indigenous peoples of northern Scandinavia 9. Popular California/ Nevada lake 14. Go quickly 15. Fatty acid in soaps 16. Brand of fuel stations 17. State of fuss 18. Romance novelist 20. Members of a household 22. Asserts to be the case 23. Type of infection 24. With metal inlays 28. Chinese principlephilosophic 29. Early multimedia 30. Employee ownershipstockplan 31. He Clintoninvestigatedadministration 33. Shells 37. Six 38. Snakelike fish 39. Capital of Kenya 41. Influential group (abbr.) 42. Used to chop 43. It comes as a case 44. Challenges 46. Small amounts 49. The Golden State 50. Peyton’s little brother 51. For walking in Alaska 55. Buddhist honorific titles 58. Lively ballroom dance 59. Capital of Albania 60. Late night host 64. Draw from 65. A way to utilise 66. One who is not native Hawaiian 67. A power to perceive 68. Bulky 69. Horse mackerels 70. Proclaim out loud CLUES DOWN 1. Hits 2. Bathroom accessory 3. Young 4. Beef cattles 5. It’s often in soap 6. For each 7. Innermost membrane enveloping the brain 8. A way to leave 9. Emaciation 10. Punish with a fine 11. Steeds 12. Having eight 13. Greek goddess of the dawn 19. Mature reproductive cells 21. Armadillo species 24. Ancient country in what is now Romania 25. Extreme greed 26. Stars 27. Poems 31. Places to sit 32. One from the Lone Star State 34. Small rails 35. One quintillion bytes (abbr.) 36. Where coaches work 40. Indicates position 41. Mammals 45. Resembling a wing 47. Beliefs 48. Hindu male religious teachers 52. Mischievously 53. Where athletes want to end up (abbr.) 54. Large, deep-bodied fish 56. Horned squash bug genus 57. Excessivelysentimental 59. Shared verbally 60. You can put it on toast 61. Data methodologymining (abbr.) 62. Resinlike substance secreted by certain insects 63. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano Community Events
•welcome.Panzerotti Night at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. $11.05 + tax = $12.50 + Menu.
• Merlin Legion kitchen opens at 5:00pm. Celebration of Life 1:00pm-4:00pm. 2 Stanley St., Merlin. Karaoke Bob 8pm to 12pm. 2 Stanley St., Merlin.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022:
• Pet Appreciation Event at Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr North, Chatham. 1:30-3pm. Come see animals. Donate items to help PAWs. Register to adopt a pet.
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00. Shuffleboard starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday, September 4, 2022: • Dresden Christian Concert - Mercy with message from Rev. Andy Cornell. Drive-in concert features 50 minutues of live music and a 10 minute message from an are pastor. The concerts are free but an offering will be taken. Starts at 6:30pm at Total Grain Systems / Sydenham Electric (1233 North St. in Dresden - former Mid-County Ford). Thursday, September 8, 2022: • Unifor Local 127 Retirees Meeting at 10:00am. 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham. Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon can help! Callleave message - 519-350-3462 Jubilee Chorus, is an interdenominational choir that has been blessing this community for over 60 years! Rehearsals for the fall season begin on September 6, 2022, in preparation for our Christmas Concert scheduled for Sunday, December 11. We meet in the Worship Center at Chatham Christian School on Tuesdays at 6:52 pm. New members welcome! Ages 14 and up! Please call Cynthia at 226-229-1533 if interested in joiningSubmitus. your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com michelle@chathamvoice.comor
Wednesday, August 31, 2022:
• Friday Movie in the Park: Set up your lawn chairs, blankets and kick back to watch a movie under the stars. Movies start at dusk at Memorial Park, Blenheim.
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Chatham-Kent is one of three municipalities – along with Sudbury and Thunder Bay – that have their infra structure funding capped based on population. All have more than 100,000 residents with vast land masses.According to Canniff, Cha tham-Kent’s only receives $10 million in infrastructure funding from the province, however, it has 20 per cent of all the drains in Ontario.
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“This was once a lakebed and with all the agriculture combined, we have a large drainage system,” Canniff said.The Thames and Sydenham rivers also create the need for expensive bridge crossings. Canniff said the funding for mula is unfair and used Essex County as a comparison.
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“Minister Surma is well aware of the issue and she has agreed to work on it with us,” he said.
Doug Sulman, Joe Faas and Mark Authier are not seek ingListedre-election.below is the unof ficial final list, from Aug. 19. Incumbents are marked with an (i). Mayor: Darrin Canniff (i), Andy Fisher, and William Pickard. Chatham, Ward 6: Connor Allin, Michael Bondy (i), Marjorie Crew, (i) Andrew Elliott, Amy Finn (i), Mi chael Gibbons, Karen Kirk wood-Whyte (i), Sheila M. Martin, Brock McGregor (i), Lynn O’Brien, Bonny Pigeon, Derek Robertson, Dava Robichaud, Alysson Storey, Larry Vellinga, and Carson Warrener.
By Pam Wright Local Journalism pamwrightlji@gmail.comInitiative When it comes to provincial infrastructure dollars, Cha tham-Kent officials are lobby ing hard to get the municipal ity’s fair share.
The discussion went all the way to Ottawa this week with Mayor Darrin Canniff meeting directly with On tario Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma at the Associa tion of Municipalities of On tario conference.
The nomination period for this fall’s municipal election closed on Friday, and there are some big names missing.
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A very bubbly event took place at the Dresden Library last week when young sters learned how to make bubble wands to blow giant bubbles. But first the young participants got a chance to play a song with musical sticks, and dance it out, including Riley Stewart centre. Supplies for the event were provided by the Chatham-Kent Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario.
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Wallaceburg, Ward 5: Aar on Hall (i) and Carmen Mc Gregor (i). North Kent, Ward 4: Den nis Fox, Rhonda Jubenville, Scott Kilbride, Jim Konecny, Jamie McGrail (i), Aaron Neaves, Jason Sayer, and Steven Scott. East Kent, Ward 3: Mar tin Fisher, Matt Lamarche, Morena McDonald, Steve Pinsonneault (i), and John Wright (i). South Kent, Ward 2: An thony Ceccacci (i), Ryan Doyle, Mary Clare Latimer (i), Trevor Thompson (i), and Mike Walker. West Kent, Ward 1: Lauren Anderson, Melissa Harrigan (i), Sandy Maynard, and Da vid Serednicki. The next term of council runs from Nov. 15, 2022 to Nov. 14, 2026.
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Bruce Corcoran/The Chatham Voice CKSS grad Lauren Garrow accepts a bursary from directors of the Carlo Rossini Memorial Diabetes Foundation. From left, Helga Stanley, Kris Stevens, Garrow, Steven Rossini and Barb Noorenberghe.
“We need the government to step up with some significant programs,” Can niff said.
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Each year, the Carlo Rossini Memorial Diabetes Founda tion presents a bursary to a student with Type 1 Diabetes graduating high school and continuing his/her/their ed ucation at the post-secondary level.This year, Lauren Garrow received a $2,000 bursary to continue her education in Human Kinetics at the Uni versity of Guelph. Garrow attended Chatham-Kent Sec ondary School and is excited to continue her education in Guelph.Foundation
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The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund is a provincial program that pro vides rural and northern municipalities with annual funding for building and maintaining water and waste infrastruc ture, roads and bridges. Canniff was part of a nine-member del egation from Chatham-Kent that includ ed other members of council and admin istration that attended AMO. Infrastructure funding aside, Canniff said the number top issues at the AMO conference were homelessness and drug addiction.Afterspeaking with mayors from across Ontario, he said the affordable housing issue is “everywhere, in every city.” Housing is normally funded by the fed eral government, not municipalities.
THE CHATHAM VOICEPAGE 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 News Loans MORTGAGES / LOANS CONSOLIDATE DEBTS LOWER YOUR PAYMENTS Difficult Situations Accepted WE ALSO paymentswithUNSECUREDARRANGELINESOFCREDIT/LOANSINTERESTONLYat5.95%(P+1.25%)Borrow $50,000 for $283.50/mth $100,000 for $567.00/mth $150,000 for $850.50/mth $200,000 for $1134.00/mth $250,000 for $1417.50/mth Call John at 519-252-6953 - 24 hours or emailUNIMORjohn@unimorcapital.comCAPITALCORPORATION Brokerage Lic.#10675 For qualified borrowers. First mortgage based on 4.74%/yr fixed rate, 5 yr term, 25 yr amortization. On approved credit, & subject to borrower qualification. Rates & terms subject to change without notice. Sample of payments if qualifyyou Borrow $5,000 for $24.79/mth $10,000 for $49.58/mth $25,000 for $123.96/mth Asphalt ROBERT OUELLETTE ASPHALT SEALING INC. • Hot Asphalt • Pot hole repairs • Catch basin repairs • Hot rubber crack repairs • Newparkingdriveways,lots,etc. • 24 MillinginchMachine We carry premium oil based sealer! TRUCKINGMINIBACKHOE,EXCAVATOR,&BOBCATSWEEPERSERVICE 519-354-9157 This weeks puzzles answers. Puzzle on page 12 Wanted to Buy: Antiques, costume jewellery, gold, silver, coins, military, furniture, tools. We Buy All - Paid Cash. 519-727-8894. Wanted Classifieds Auction O utstanding Lifetime Antique and Collectible Estate Live Aucton Labour Day - Monday, September 5th, 2022 Comber Community Centre, 6211 McAllaster Street, Comber, Ontario Preview: 8:00am, Auction: 9:00am Columbia open horn record player, amazing antique grandfather clock, Victorian walnut hall tree, clawfoot curved glass china cabinets, stunning oak 2-door bookcase, large quantity of mantle and wall clocks, fancy carved cabinet with faces, Victorian beveled glass wardrobe, large Victorian bed, marble-top Victorian dresser, wood ice box, oak wall phone, Oak Stacking Bookcase Barrister 3 High, pair of carved chairs, oak filing cabinet, costume jewellery, large quantity of wrist watches including Bulova and Mickey Mouse, cast iron lamp post, John Deere pedal tractors and trailers, original taxicab pedal car, diecast car collection, cast iron bell, ship’s wheel, doll and Seraphim angel collection, crystal collection with Swarovskis and Pinwheel, stained glass window,Royal Doultons, cups and saucers, Coca Cola collectibles, Quaker State thermometer, six-foot decorative suit of Armour, many outdoor lawn ornaments, and many boxes of collectibles yet to be discovered! Cement cow & lions lawn ornaments, Large quantity of statues, 4 Steam gauges, Classic model cars, Gingerbread clock, bridal basket, leaded glass fireplace screen, French clocks, Gone With The Wind lamp, Antique dome clock GO TO THIS WEB SITE FOR PICTURES AND MORE NOTTERMS:www.murrayknappauctions.comINFORMATIONCASH,ORCHEQUEWITHPROPERI.D.RESPONSIBLEFORACCIDENTSDAYOFSALE
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directors hand ed out the bursary at the Ac tive Lifestyle Centre in front of a plaque indicating that the Rossini Foundation had donated $10,000 towards an autoclave machine that cleans equipment used in diabe tes foot care. Every, year the Rossini Foundation donates money to the Active Lifestyle Centre to support the footcareCtizensprogram.of Chatham-Kent must rely on local endeavours for support and care.
Essex County has a land mass of 1,600 sq. kilometres and receives $18 million, whereas Chatham-Kent is 2,500 sq. kilo metres and only gets $10 million.
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THE CHATHAM VOICETHURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 PAGE 15THEAUGUST 18, 2022 PAGE Classifieds In Memoriam Thank CelebraitonYouof Life Obituaries Rose-Marie Chartrand 59, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Joseph Leo Sevigny 91, Saturday, August 13, 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home John Reginald Johnston 61, Thursday, August 18, 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Ruth Eleanor Sereda 92, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Paul Pynaert 86, Friday, August 12, 2022 Life Transitions Patricia Orasch Life1942-2022Transitions Diane Johnston 76, Saturday, August 13, 2022 Life Transitions Margaret Biggs 83, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Life Transitions Clarence Dekker 95, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home Robert (Bob) Handsor 80, Thursday, August 18, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home Delbert Chinnick 87, Saturday, August 13, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Gary Peters Tuesday, August 16 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Maude Noseworthy 95, Monday, August 15, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home Peter Henderson 73, Thursday, August 18, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home Harry Hope 87, Monday, August 15, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home Greta Wolfe 86, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home Sherry Lloyd 71, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home Katharina Klassen 88, Saturday, August 13, 2022 Kendrick Funeral Home 459 St.Clair St., Chatham • 519-351-2040 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown • 519-674-3141 141 Park St., Blenheim • 519-676-3451 www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com 156 William St., Chatham | www.peseski.com | 519.352.5120 Generations of PlaceContinueFamiliesToTheirTrustWithUs andFuneralsCremations 245 Wellington St. W., 519-352-2710Chatham alexanderfuneralhome.ca ericnichollsfuneralhome.com519.627.2861APartofWallaceburgsince1943. 60 Stanley Street, Blenheim (519) 676 –blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com9200 OBITUARIES lifetransitions.ca • 519-351-4444 4 Victoria (519)ChathamAve,352-2390ServingKingsville,Wheatley&Chatham kendrickfuneralhome.com Sell your unwanted items in the classifieds for only $6.00 +tax! Phone 519-397-2020! CHATHAMVOICE.COM Check us out! InMcCormickspecialmemory of my best friend and loving husband, Gary McCormick, who died 12 years ago, August 28, 2010. and our beloved son, Lance-Jeff who passed away 9 years ago, July 31, 2013. All my love, Linda. I have not heard your voice in years But my heart has conversations With you every day. - Toni Kane, author Jeramy James(Ducky)Duckworth has gone to soar with his pops in the great beyond “FLY DUCKY FLY “ SON to Charlene (Pelletier) Duckworth and the late Murray Duckworth. Brother to Emily and uncle to Jocelyn and Addison Duckworth Grandson to Alice Pelletier, also loved by aunts and uncle and many cousins. His laugh and eccentric love of life will be sorely missed. He loved all the finer things in life, like expensive clothes, Japanese whiskey, literature, and of course food. He made his mark in the culinary world as celebrated chef and co-creator of Saha Eatery in Squamish BC. His food earned #34 of 100 on Yelp’s 100 best places to eat in Canada! Every year since they have been open, the restaurant has earned people’s choice awards including best vegetarian, best atmosphere and friendly staff. They were a great team. Jeramy went everywhere with his most loyal best friend, beloved Trucker his dog. Donations to the OSPCA should you choose to. Celebration of life for Jeramy will be held on Sunday August 28th from 3pm until 6pm at Retro Suites. In Loving Memory of Paul Pynaert Thank you to withmewhoeveryoneshowedsuchkindnesscondolences, cards, flowers and stories when Paul passed away. He will be greatly missed.
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John Johnston Peacefully ChathamHealthChatham-KentatAllianceCampus, on Thursday August 18, 2022. John Reginald Johnston, age 61, of Blenheim. Born in Chatham in 1961, son of the late Frederick and Wanda (Pepper) Johnston. He is survived by his children Derek and Amy Johnston, his siblings William (Debbie), Mike, Linda Haskell, Mary Jane (Rhonda) Johnston, Madeline Houwelling, Robert (Natalie), a grandson Kieran and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Patricia Montgomery. Cremation has taken place. Friends and relatives may visit at Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120) on Thursday August 25, 2022 from 11am until time of funeral service at 1pm in the chapel. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Hinnegan Peseski Funeral Home (519-352-5120).
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