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to Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice Addison Koehler had plenty of fun with her mom Kaitlyn recently in Tecumseh Park singing songs and playing games. The two were taking part in one of the Chatham-Kent Public Library’s Mother Goose programs. Park play time

Regardless of your start ing point, it’s the desti nation, and the trip, that matters.Garrett VanDusen isn’t talking about a vacation, but a life. The Chatham native admits to having lived through some trou bled times, but is proud of what he has accom plished to this point in his life, as an executive film and television producer on Canada’s west coast. Looking back, it’s amaz ing he reached this point. “It (film) is my passion. I didn’t know anything about the film industry growing up. I didn’t have a desire. Even when I first lived in Vancouver, I didn’t know the indus try,” VanDusen, 40, said.

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Andy Fisher, for mayor

Why are you running for mayor? I have had a passion for politics ever since 9-11 happened and have close ly followed each election since then. I have always wanted to run for office either locally or provin cially, and I felt like now was the time to do so. I wanted to run for may or to make a positive dif ference within my com munity. I love helping people, and with a posi tion such as mayor, I can help my entire municipal ity on a large scale. What are the key issues facing Chatham-Kent?

The big issues that have been brought to my atten tion thus far by members of the public are: concerns about future homelessdates;lockdowns\publicCOVID-19mantheemergencyshelteronMurrayStreetandhowit’saffectinglocalsinthearea;thedeforestationofChatham-Kent;themallproject;andthemunicipalitywastingtaxpayerdollarsonthingswedon’tneed.WhatI’veseenthatisthe biggest issue is affordable housing, which is some thing I will do my best to work on in my first year in office, if elected. What do you hope to achieve if elected? Right now a lot of people consider Chatham-Kent to be a retirement com munity. There aren’t many direct entry jobs that pay above $20 an hour, and, therefore, most people I know (myself in cluded) commute outside Chatham-Kent for work. I want to bring better-pay ing jobs, more sources of entertainment, and more affordable housing to Chatham-Kent. What skills and experi ence do you bring? What I believe I can bring are a few key ingre dients that make a good politician. The values I wish to bring to council are transparency, honesty, and open communication with the general pub lic. Taxpayer feedback matters, and for too long there have been decisions made without proper public input first. I have learned through years of experience as a security guard that sometimes all you have to do to solve a major problem is listen.

The Chatham Voice Why are you running for mayor? Serving as mayor for the past four years, I have strived to work collab oratively with council and all individuals, busi nesses and community groups who seek sup port. We are experienc ing the fruits of all of our efforts and I look forward to continuing and build ing upon the momentum that has been created. What are the key issues facing Chatham-Kent? We cannot lose sight of the fact that focusing on business attraction and retention to create new jobs drives a thriving community. We must ensure there is adequate affordable housing avail able to satisfy the needs of a growing business community. Funding for significant infrastructure projects is always a challenge. Serving individuals and families that are expe riencing homelessness or dealing with mental health issues is an evolv ing issue that demands our attention. What do you hope to achieve if re-elected? I strive each and every day to encourage and empower the citizens of Chatham-Kent to make a difference, to have a positive impact on our community. To continue to grow and thrive, the municipality cannot do it all on its own. I hope to continue to seek out and encourage many more public private partner ships that bring exciting new initiatives to our municipality.Iwillwork to deliver enhanced and expand ed arts and culture pro grams and amenities and improved sports and recreation facilities and programs all across C-K, an important element in attracting new business, industry and people to our community. on page 4

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“I lived on the road for two months and ended up in Vancouver,” Van Dusen said. He remained attached to the music industry for a decade.Buthis life was about to shift gears once again. VanDusen said timing can be everything, and that was the case here. It was 2015, and the B.C. government provided tax incentives for U.S. com panies to film in B.C. The industry explod ed, and the employment shrapnel hit VanDusen.

Chatham native’s route to film success had many detours

“I worked on shows such as Bates Motel, Dirk Gen tly, Power Rangers, and Riverdale I was a PA (pro duction assistant),” he ex plained. “I worked at that for about 45 days. I hated it. The job was cleaning up cigarette butts and watching pylons.” But he’d tasted enough of the industry to believe he could excel within it if given the chance. Enter Jaye Gazeley, a production manager on the west coast. “Jaye was looking for an assistant location manag er. I fell into that. Since I’ve had that job, I’ve been consistently working for the past seven years, av eraging about 10 films a year,” VanDusen said.

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Continued from page 1 Today, he is looking to give back; to help men tor others. He believes his story is one worth telling, without a “GrowingBand-Aid.upin Cha tham was very different in the 1990s. We raised ourselves. I went through a couple of years where I was in and out of juvie jail. I was lost, getting into trouble,” he said. “I grew up with very young par ents. My mom and I grew upBut,together.”VanDusen, a solid student and an athlete at Chatham Collegiate In stitute, persevered, and went to college. Still, that was but another chapter in his VanDusenlife. attended Lambton College, taking law, security and admin istration. His goal at the time was to become a Ca nadian Border Security Agency officer. However, 9-11 “changed my whole thinking,” he said. “After college, I didn’t know what to do. I moved back to Chatham, got a job driving a forklift,” he said. But a dedicated profes sor at Lambton College reached out to him. “The teacher called me up and asked me what I was doing with my life,” heThatsaid. conversation opened the door to Van Dusen joining Cana da World Youth. The non-profit organization creates learning experi ences focused on building knowledge and leader ship skills. For VanDusen, it was transformative.“Drivingforklift, the dreams were disintegrat ing. And then I got that phone call. I didn’t be lieve it until I got dropped off at the airport,” he said. “From that day, my life changed.”Whilein Alberta, a team of eight young Canadians bonded with a like num ber of Guatemalans for six months first in Alber ta, followed by another six months in Guatemala. Following that stint, VanDusen opted to trav el the world for a time, spending time in Jamaica and the United Kingdom. Upon returning to Cana da, he opted to head west A job in the hotel indus try in Canmore, Alta. was followed by a stint with Canmore Legal Services and then employment at a large law firm in Cal gary. His life was taking off nicely. Until things changed again.“Iwas 25, making $85,000 a year at a huge law firm and on my way to becoming a lawyer. But it wasn’t me,” he said. VanDusen said a num ber of Canadian hip-hop artists were going on tour and he joined them on the road, working for them.

A location manager finds appropriate locations for filming for the projects on which they work. Van Dusen quickly moved up into that position and spent half a decade as a location manager on an estimated 40-50 movies, he said. From there, he became a production manager and a member of the Direc tors’ Guild of Canada. By this time, VanDusen said he was well aware of what dominated the film industry: white men. Continued on page 4 Contributed image Chatham native Garret VanDusen has made a name for himself in British Columbia as an executive film and televi sion producer, and he’d love to encourage the youth of Cha tham-Kent to follow their dreams into the industry.

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U.S. “You work with U.S. companies who seek to take advantage of our tax benefits. They work through us.” As for the future, Van Dusen sees a familiar des tination on his horizon. “I see myself back in Chatham. I have about five or 10 more years in Vancouver doing film work,” he said. “I want to uplift this community. We’re close to Detroit and Toronto. We don’t take advantage of that. I want to come back and open up programs here. I want to bring film to Windsor and Chatham.” But even before his life comes full circle, VanDu sen said he’d love to work with local youth interest ed in the arts. Any parents or any youth looking for any en couragement or informa tion on how to get into the various elements of the arts can reach out to Van Dusen through his social media accounts, includ ing on Facebook at face book.com/garrett.c.van dusen.“Iwant to open people’s eyes. It’s never too late to see what else is out there,” he said.

Continued from page 2 What skills and expe rience suit you for this role? First and foremost, I am a passionate promoter of all things Chatham-Kent. My experience as the in cumbent as well as my background serving as a board member or chair of many business entities and community organi zations such as Entegrus, Mainstreet Credit Union, The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation, The International Plowing Match and The United Way of Chatham-Kent, along with my educa tion and business experi ence, have given me the background necessary to serve in the role of may or.

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“I see myself back in Chatham. I have about five or 10 more years in Vancouver doing film work. I want to uplift this community.” - Garrett VanDusen

“I did all the school ing. I walked all the tight ropes that were required to walk. I was pushed by the union (guild) to keep on being involved,” he said. “The union and the film industry in gener al – there’s a lack of eth nicity. I used that for my advantage,” the BIPOC man said. “I received a lot of support. I’m not going to say it was easy. A lot of people didn’t want me to succeed in film.” Yet here he is as an exec utive producer and pro ducing partner with Big Picture Content. Of late, VanDusen has helped Jamaican-born Ca nadian Kelly Fyffe-Mar shall bring some of her vi sions to screen. He helped produce the short piece “Omi” in concert with Fyffe-Mar shall. The film received a special tionrecognijuryawardthis spring at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival. The team will present “When Morning Comes” at the Toronto Interna tional Film Festival this month as well. VanDusen has also helped produce television shows for the likes of Fox and Hallmark. “I have opened up my own outductionsCartelworkssaid,ver,”VancouhouseductionproinheandwithProofthe

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The Ridgetown Independent A group of children in Delaware Nations had the opportunity to learn lead ership skills and build their confidence in the form of a four-day boot camp.Turtle Concepts was in Moraviantown recently at the community centre. The kids, part of a sum mer youth program, were part of “Boot Camp with Love,” a leadership program with a military twist. The goal of the boot camp was for the kids to learn how to be soldiers of“We’releadership.justhaving a fun camp with the kids and remind them that it’s im portant to stay in control, and how to learn about your body and how you have control over that if you want,” said Dave Jones, program leader. The boot camp invited the kids to get dirty, roll around in the dirt and live the life of a soldier. Jones taught the concept of hav ing each other’s backs through various games, emphasizing teamwork requires trust. “As you will notice, some people struggle with trusting and body contact. This game is go ing to help you in life. There are always good people somewhere,” said Jones.Hesaid his company, Turtle Concepts, travels across the nations and focuses on helping kids with self-esteem, leader ship, identity and any thing that will contribute to their confidence. “We have been visitors here in the community of Delaware nation. And we’ve always had a won derful response,” he said. “They’re laughing, joy ous, and it’s really nice to have that kind of relation ship with communities like this one.” While Turtle Concepts is a worldwide organiza tion, Jones said he called the four-day program “Boot Camp with Love” because he and his team have challenged the kids to be stronger, wiser and better.“It’sall about learning to respect diversity, respect each other and to respect yourself and learning how to be a better team player and make the world a better place,” he said.Jones said he is thank ful for Tammy Jacobs, the student success worker, who found funds for the project.Jacobs said she is a fan of the boot camp as it helps spread knowledge, pride and“Turtlewisdom.Concepts came here before. They teach confidence and trust. This time, it’s in a boot camp form, but they also teach a lot of First Nations is sues, college and other paths of life. They share their stories of good and bad things that have hap pened in their lives,” said Jacobs.

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Editor: On a recent Sat urday, at 11:30 a.m., I was coming out of the Bank of Montreal at Park Av enue and Lacroix. I had parked in the spot where the handicap sign was. I myself use a walker for mobility issues. I put my handicap paper on the dash of my car. There was nobody parked beside me at the time I pulled in. I came out of the bank only to find a van parked about one foot away from my car and a person in the passen ger seat. The passenger who apparently doesn’t drive apologized to me profusely and said that her husband was in a “mood” that day. He knew he wasn’t parked correctly but didn’t care. I told her that it wasn’t her fault, she didn’t park the van. I went to the back of my car, sat on my walker, hoping her husband would be out of the bank soon, as it was warmShortlyout.after, a lady that was on her way into the bank noticed me sitting on my walker at the back of my car, noticed how close the van was to my car and decided to do something about it. She asked the passenger in the van if she could move it over so that I could get into my car. That was fine. She moved the van, then came over to me and assisted me in get ting my walker into my car so that I could leave. She was so wonderful and helpful. I did not get her name but would like to thank her publically for her assistance and her caring nature. She wasn’t obli gated to help in any way and certainly went above and beyond. She has a conscience and a heart. Thanks again to her, she was an angel. A similar situation had just happened to me four days prior at Shoppers on Queen Street. People, when you park next to a handicap spot, please don’t park on the line. Park in the middle of your own space. Our mobility appli ances need to fit between twoPleasevehicles.bemindful when you see the “Handicap” paper on the dash or visor.Through these two experiences, I can hon estly say that there are wonderful people that truly care about others, but there is also a small minority that doesn’t. We need more wonder ful folks like the woman I was lucky enough to come across on that day, people willing to lend a helping hand to those that need it. Thanks to my angel again. You are a caring, thoughtful person. I ask that people treat others the way they would want to be treat ed.

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For the first time in more than two years, almost all our children are back at their desks in school.Andthat means they’re on our streets or in our buses commuting two and from school. So, drivers, keep your eyes out for our future leaders, workers and care takers.Bepatient, watch out for children and school buses. Kids can be overly excited heading to school, or, at the other end of the spectrum, particularly lethargic as they walk. They may not have their full attention on their surroundings, and that leaves added responsibility on for the kid sprinting to catch up to his or her friends, and just wait for that little fella trudging across the road, lagging behind his siblings and friends. That patience can save lives. Plan to leave home for work a bit earlier, as you are likely to encounter a school bus or two. For some children, it will be their first week riding a bus, and new bus stops will be implemented. The kids will take longer getting on and off buses, and could be running down the street trying to catch their bus on time. Just, please, be on the lookout.

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One thing drivers will notice is a new illuminated warning system on school buses, as the provincial government passed a bill earlier in the summer making it mandatory that all buses have a dual amber-red light warning system.

The amber lights will signal the bus is about to stop, and the familiar red lights will flash when the bus is stopped.It’sestimated that 30,000 drivers illegally pass a school bus each school day.And kids are getting hurt. Between the fall of 2013 and the spring of 2018, there were 385 bus-related injuries reported in the province. Fortunately, there were no deaths. Drivers who illegally pass a school bus get hit in the pocketbook with hefty fines, and also stand to lose six demerit points on their licence.

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Smile Cookie season is fast ap proaching, and organizers are looking for a few good bakers. The successful fundraising ef fort, which in Chatham-Kent supports the Children’s Treat ment Centre (CTCCK), involves the sales of tasty Smile Cookies at various Tim Hortons outlets. Last year, the weeklong event raised $35,000. Mike Genge, president of the Foundation of CTCCK, has dreams of doubling those numbers…with the help of a volunteer baking team. “Tim Hortons owners came to us and said they run short every year selling Smile Cook ies,” Genge explained. “They just don’t have enough product. They asked if we could bring in some volunteers to cook Smile Cookies.”The“good” problem is the cookies sell – fast – and at times in“Whatbulk. happens is someone walks into a store and takes 40 cookies for their office. The baker just doesn’t have enough time to catch up,” Genge said. The volunteers are hoped to help increase inventory when needed.Genge said it’s something that has been tested elsewhere and proven effective. “They test-marketed it in two lo cations,” he said of Tim Hortons. “They found that when they had more cookies, the sales doubled.” Supply met demand. Simple economics.So,from Sept. 19-25, CTCCK personnel are looking for vol unteers to bake Smile Cookies in Wallaceburg at the McNaugh ton Avenue location and on the weekend at that location, as well as in Dresden and the Chatham outlet on St. Clair Street just south of McNaughton Avenue. The time of need is from 2 p.m. to 5 “We’rep.m.trying to get three peo ple per location to come and bake cookies,” Genge said. Anyone interested in helping can visit smile-cookie/.https://ctcf-ck.com/

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This Tribute is dedicated to those for whom trees have been donated at CM Wilson Conservation Area or Skakel Conservation Area from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. see next week’s paper for the Ridgetown T.R.E.E.S. Memorial Forest name list. Ruth Adiran, Janet Adkin, Anakin-Alexander,Amorini,Allott,Allems,Alexander,KeithPeterBlossomJudithDomenicoCherie

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Neaves, Pinsonneault,O’Brien,Nesdoly,Nelligan,BonnieDanWinnifredNicholas,DannyNorth,PeterMildred‘Cookie’O’MearaPatrickO’Neil,AngelaDoloresOuellette,RayOulds,ShantiPaisiovich,WandaPake,JeanetteMariePapps,Evelyn‘Mavis’Paquette,DannyPardoe,RexPeckford,DavePeet,Renskjen‘Reinie’Pennant,Adrian‘Ice’Rosalia‘Rose’Pirsich,KevinPraill,GregProciw,Tatiana‘Tania’Provost,DonnaProvost,HecProvost,PatPugsley,AllanPurdy,FrankRabideau,SimoneRaymond,PaulRead,JudithEileenRice,RubyRobert,AlfredJosephRobertson,RobbyRose,HarveyJosephRoss,OlgaRota,CarloSegee-Wright,Rev.Leona Shadd, Wilbert Arthur Shillington, Margaret ‘Marg’ Sims, John Franklin ‘Frank’ Sinden, Stephen Smith, Blanche Smith, Brian Murray Smith, Storey,Smith,Smith,Smith,Smith,HelenInezIreneJackieSmith,KarlLarry‘Raeburn’Smith,WilliamSpicer,KeithHarveySpooner,TreverStead,BettySteadman,DavidSteele,JimSteen,JamesStewart,CeciliaJamesRichard‘Jim’Summers,BeverleyRossSweet,MildredTattersall,JohnErnestTetrault,MadeleineTewkesbury,MargaretKatherineTheriault,MikeThomson,LindaJoyceTilley,IanTomecek,CharlieTong,RalphToulouse,MaryElaineTowers,Elizabeth‘Betty’ • PLEASE BRING A FRIEND • BRING A LAWN CHAIR • REFRESHMENTS FOLLOWING CEREMONY • FREE ADMISSION • is Memorial Tribute is dedicated to those in Blenheim & Chatham for whom trees have been donated from September 1, 2018 to August 29,

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In 1967, the Lower ames Conservation Authority acquired the 30 hectare property known as C.M. Wilson Conservation Area, named aer Clarence Michael Wilson, a previous Chairman of the Authority. In 1997 McKinlay Funeral Homes partnered with the Lower ames Valley Conservation Foundation to designate a memorial forest site in this Conservation Area. week’s September 11 Independent News for the Ridgetown T.R.E.E.S. Memorial Forest Name

LOWING CEREMONY • donated from September 1, 2018 August 29, 2019 ConservationpartneredArea,Area. T.R.E.E.S.

THE CHATHAM VOICEPAGE 10 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 THE CHATHAM VOICETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 PAGE 11 DEDICATION SERVICE C.M. WILSON CONSERVATION AREA OF THE LOWER THAMES VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Memorial Forest Name List

Lynn Armstrong, George Edmond Ashby, Saundra Atwell, Ball,Baker,Baillargeon,Austin,Aukema,Aucoin,WallaceYvonJanetteBarbaraMaryMableDannyMurray Ray Ball, Yvonne Bao, Bonvarlez,Bond,Boley,Blackburn,Benoit,Benoit,Benoit,Bedford,Bedford,Bechard,Bechard,Beaton,Beal,Baxter,Barnier,YuefenDouglasGladysThomasMichaelGeraldineJeannetteDorisMarionJamesA.GerryJackLindaB.WilliamMurrayPerryRobertFrank Bower, Dwight Boyle, Chambers,Ceccacci,Case,Carrothers,Carr,Campbell,Campbell,Campbell,Butzer,Buschemeyer,Burtch,Burridge,Burr,Burleigh,Burke,Burchiel,Buckler,Brush,Browne,Brown,Brown,Brooks,Brooks,Brodie,Brodie,Broadbent,Bristol,Bray,Brackett,PaulineRoseTanyaJohnBarbaraJulianneGailRosemaryBarbaraBethuneDorothySteveKathleenBobTimothyNoreenLoisJeanDarrenJamesJesse(Chalcraft)PatrickIvanLeattaJohnB.BarbaraPaulThomasWayneWesleyMaryMaryWalkerAnthonyVivian Hosfeld, Richard Howard, Mark Hundt, Lowes,Lo,Litschko,Lindsay,Leitenberger,Lee,LeDrew-Bonvarlez,LeClair,Lebrun,Larsen,Laliberte,Ladd,Kluey,Kloostra,Kirby,Kerr,Kenny,Kenney,Kelly,Kelley-Hall,Keller,Keats,Jolley,Johnston,Jenner,Jeffrey,Jankowski,Jackson,Hyslop,ByronDorothyBillStanislawHarveyJoachimCharterisHelenBeatriceTerrySusanDorothyAnnMarshaDanDonaldGeraldRandyHelenKarenAnneGraceBarryDonaldNormanEdwardJohnClementRogerAbigailPaulineIsabellaDr.T.T.FriedrichMadlinClaritaChunKanGerry Casier, Grin, William Gyssels, Krammer,Jenner,Horne,Hanemaayer,MargueriteBereniceHargrave,FredHarrett,DianaLynnHarrett,RonHarrison,ClairanneHaskell,PaulHawkins,JeanEvaHeath,JimmieHeatherington,FayHenderson,AngelaHiggins,BettyHofstede,EvaHolling,KayHope,Thomas‘Tom’JamesClarenceHumphreys,BobHumphreys,RobbJacobs,DianneJanisse,P.MarkDavidRyanGnrJewiss,BeverlyAliceJohns,EvelynJohnston,MargaretRosemaryJubenville,JeanetteJulien,Joanne‘Jody’Kendall,ClaraKerr,BettyKettle,LoisKoscik,BarbaraJoyceKosik,LynnRandall‘Randy’Krzemien,DavidLachapelle,NormanLachine,Brad Laevens, Lazarevich,Latford,LaMarsh,MarjorieDonnaLambkin,KellyLatford,DonnaDouglasWilliamLaurie,MarieMaryMagdaleneLee,TwylaLees,HildaMayLetourneau,Sylvio‘Syl’Levesque,JohnRobertLevi,BillLewis,MeralinLindsay,DennisLunnon,JohnFranklinLyszak,GeorgeJohnMarshall,DorisMartin,LloydMartin,Rebecca‘Becky’Masse,DonaldMatthew,EdnaMaynard,DoreenKayMaynard,DouglasMcFadden,JeanMcGaffey,DannyMcGinty,DonaldMcGregor,DonaldWesleyMcNeilage,JeanMielczarek,TimMillard,JackMiller,CarlMills,AnneJoanMoerman,Patricia‘Pat’Moir,JaniceLynnMonnet,Mireille‘Mia’ChristianeMorin,JosephRichardJean 2019

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ALC seniors’ fair set for Sept. 16

The Active Lifestyle Centre (ALC) will host its annual seniors fair in mid-September, hoping to connect with a new audi ence and rebuild its mem bership base. Linda Lucas, executive director of the ALC, said the fair, slated for Sept. 16, will take place in the after noon and run early into the“Weevening.want to outreach to seniors, semi-retired people and people who still work and are look ing for resources for their parents,” she said of the event, which will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be introducto ry presentations on a host of courses and programs that take place at the ALC, including a driving course, estate planning, cardiac care and a tablet course, Lucas areaofFurthermore,said.memberstheChatham-KentandIndigenouscommu nity will be offering cul ture and reconciliation education.“They’ll set up an au thentic teepee outside,” Lucas said. “They will have displays, artefacts and crafts, as well as rec onciliation T-shirts and hoodies for sale.” Also known as Orange Shirt Day, Reconciliation Day takes place Sept. 30. Vendor tables and infor mation stations will dom inate the landscape in the ALC that day, Lucas said, with more than 50 tables expected.“We’regoing to be show casing senior services, but we’ll showcase individ ual programs offered by the centre,” Lucas said. “We’ve never set up a ta ble for bridge or social clubs or our trips. People can find out about every thing we offer.” The COVID-19 pandem ic hit the ALC particular ly hard. It has run at bare bones or not at all over the past two years. Lucas said that all changes this fall and a membership drive is“Basicallyunderway.we’re reintro ducing people to what we have to offer. And we’re showcasing other programs and resources available to seniors; items, and resources to help with their lifestyle,” Lucas said. There will also be all kinds of door prizes and a free meal. The dinner takes place between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. while quantities last. There is no charge for admission. For more info, call 519-352-5633 or activelifestylecentre.org.visit

6. Why has the current council not reprimanded the police board (council has senior governance) for allowing the police service to purchase a $75,000 Chevy Tahoe when the vehicle was not a legitimate purchase? The vehicle was revoked and auctioned off.

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By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

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2. Why has the current council not reprimanded the police chief and police services board [council is ultimately boss over both] after the police services told council that they [council] has no statutory authority to review the police budget in detail?

Restoring Accountability to Chatham-Kent …..

If council was serious about campaign promises of transparency and accountability they would not reject calls for a forensic audit. Council would not avoid their responsibilities under the Municipal Act to ensure the integrity and accountability of senior management. Council would not delegate their legislative role to administration. “The job of municipal council is to make decisions about municipal financing and services for our community. To not allow administration to make decisions for council. Our property taxes were given a reprieve via MPACT based on 2016 values. When taxes increase at the end of 2023 [ new MPACT assessment ] combined with an average tax increase atop new assessment we’re concerned of an unaffordablen financial impact to the citizenry. In addition to our current council failing to secure a forensic audit, they have failed to secure an online open accounting program for citizens to responsibly scrutinize financial details of each department allowing tens of millions of accountable tax dollar spending to effectively be hidden.

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4. Why has the current council not compelled senior staff to disclose their ”banked overtime” currently kept from council and citizens in a private administrative software? Such is not budgeted for each year but yet represents thousands of overtime hours representingsignificant time employees are away from work, forcing additional staff to come in on O/T, creating a multi-million-dollar circle of expense that is not responsibly monitored. Four O/T entries, seemingly by one employee, totalled 1,388 hours or about $106,000 not budgeted for or not openly accounted. Currently in private adjudication by us, councilwill not take action.

5. Why did the current council not take responsible concern for the taxpayers when a senior police member was allowed to take off work evidently absent of legitimate excuse while being paid full salary, as online C-K records confirm? The investigation gave the subject member time to leave the police service and no charges were laid under the Police Act. That does not dismiss the fact taxpayers paid a municipal employee hundreds of thousands of dollars to not be at work. How will council account for this to the taxpayers?

John K. [registeredCryderman3rdpartymunicipal elections advertiser] john@municipalaccountability.ca

3. Why has the current council not examined the effectiveness of the municipality’s risk and audit committee [comprised of ouncil members] whereby council was provided documentation demonstrating the committee overlooked issues associated with the responsibility of the committee?

this starts with electing a council that isn’t the “same ole”…….

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1 . PUBLIC ACCESS TO MUNICIPAL SPENDING DETAILS IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIDDEN –council and administration were provided details regarding an online municipal budget process allowing all residents to view and scrutinize all costs in detail. A process easily and efficiently imported to the current municipal website for all to see and responsibly scrutinize. Municipal budgets are the public’s bank account. The public has a lawful right to see all deposits and withdrawals. Why has the current council not enforced such a program?

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Farmers perform an essential service, providing food and other products that consumers commonly take for granted. The inner workings of a farm are something to treat with respect. Most of the families who live and work on a farm understand the potential hazards of such an environment. However, individuals visiting a farm may be unaware of these dangers. Understanding farm safety helps keep everyone safe. According to the organization Kids Health, the age groups at greatest risk for injury on farms are children ages 3 to 4 and teenagers ages 13 to 14. Most injuries can be prevented, though, with a little education and precautionary measures.

• Supervise children around ponds, feeding troughs or manure lagoons. It only takes a few inches of water to pose a drowning risk.

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Machinery - There are many different forms of machinery on a farm to help keep it working efficiently. These items can pose serious safety risks. Although tractors are the type of farm equipment that causes the most injuries, some adults still think it is safe to allow children to ride along. Injuries that may result from farm machinery include pinching of clothing or parts of the body, where a person may become trapped in the gears or components of equipment; cuts from equipment that shears crops; bruising or cuts from projectiles thrown by mowers or other field equipment; and crushing or trapping injuries from machinery that falls or tips over.

Animals - Part of the excitement of visiting a farm is seeing and petting the animals. Although many animals may be docile and domesticated, they can still be unpredictable. Animals that are startled by yelling or loud noises also may become restless and Childrendangerous.should understand that animals may unintentionally cause injuries. It may be in a horse’s defense mechanism to kick when it is scared. To avoid such injuries, never approach animals from behind. Also, when baby animals are present, a female may be protective of her brood and go on the defensive.

SAFETY ESSENTIAL WHEN VISITING A FARM

• Rides on farm equipment should be discouraged.

• Watch for hand tools or other equipment, and keep children away from them.

Another inadvertent injury that may occur is from bacteria or viruses from the animals. Animal feces may contain bacteria, and there may be other microorganisms on the animals themselves.

It is a smart idea to always wash your hands after handling a farm animal to prevent the spread of disease.

Here are some other precautions that can be taken when visiting a farm.

• Before starting machinery, operators should locate children and other guests and clear them from the work area.

• Don’t allow children to wander around unsupervised.

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• Do not touch animals unless a farm worker allows it. Then follow his or her instructions.

• Don’t allow children near machinery.

• Children under the age of 16 should not be allowed to operate any farm vehicles.

• Don’t provoke farm animals or attempt to startle them.

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Better for the environment: Food that needn’t travel far before reaching diners’ plates saves roughly 500 gallons of diesel fuel to haul produce a distance of 2,414 kilometres. This conserves fossil fuels and prevents harmful emissions from entering the atmosphere.

The following are some of the key benefits of farm-to-table.

Reduces factory farming: Farm-to-table and local farming can reduce reliance on large, profit-driven corporations that may focus on maximum production over animal health and welfare. Local farms may be more inclined to treat their animals well and institute sustainable practices.

Accessibility to seasonal choices: Farm-to-table eating provides a wide variety of in-season foods. This can translate into tastier foods because they are grown and harvested during their optimal growing season.

Supports neighbouring farms: Supporting farm-to-table restaurants and other eateries keeps business local in two different ways. It not only benefits local restaurants, but it also directly supports neighbouring farms, fisheries and other suppliers.

Few things are more satisfying than biting into a fresh tomato right from the garden or seasoning a meal with herbs picked from a window sill greenhouse. Restaurants recognize the value of such experiences, and more and more are relying on locally sourced products in their kitchens.

Peak freshness and ripeness: Local produce ripens on the plant and can be harvested at the last possible minute before it turns up on a plate. This helps ensure that it contains the highest amount of nutrients and flavour. Food that has to travel further is often picked well before it is ready, ripening on the way to stores or other vendors.

Learn about the community: A person might live in an area and never know that a local vineyard is in the vicinity or that a producer of straight-from-the-hive honey is nearby. Exploring farm-to-table resources can open people’s eyes to local businesses doing great work in and around their communities. Farm-to-table is a popular movement that people are embracing for various reasons.

The farm-to-table movement is not new, but it has gained momentum as consumers become increasingly enamored with the flavour and environmental impact of locally sourced foods.

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Thursday, September 8, 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.

• Kent Branch OGS Group (Family History) September meeting at 7pm: TOPIC - Top 10 Tips For Being a Better Researcher. In this presentation Ken McKinlay will be doing a top ten countdown of what he considers the top ten tips and tricks for finding your ances tors. However, unlike the usual top ten lists he won’t be discussing the specifics of doing searches but will instead be looking at the big pic ture when doing your genealogy and family history research. Link to Register us/meeting/register/tZwkfu2upzhttps://us02web.zoom.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022:

• Ukulele group meets every Wednesday, 1:00pm-2:30pm at Alexandria’s Dance Studio. Starts Sept. 14th. Fun for all, skill levels. Call Nancy 519-352-7921.

Community Events

• Bingo at the Ridgetown Legion 2:00pm to 4:00pm. $10.00 ad mission includes 4 cards. Jackpot $200. Sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

• Wallaceburg Legion Branch 18 presents Back2 Back 6pm10:00pm. $20.00 tickets. 50’s Diner Dinner. Music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and a few 80’s. Dress in the era of your choice. Call 627-6663 to reserve tickets, please pick up by September 10th.

• 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.

• Veterans’ Tribute Garden Dedi cation Ceremony to be held at the Garden on Thames Street in Cha tham at 2:00 p.m. Guest speaker Peter N. Stanojevic. Bring lawn chairs. In the event of rain the cer emony will be held at Branch 642 Legion. Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, September 10, 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 meat loaf or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Fun darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

• Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild will have guest speaker, Jo-Anne Ayland of Brights Grove for a Quilt/Trunk Show at 7:00 pm, St. Paul’s Church, 450 Park Ave. W. Jo-Anne’s Mom was a victim of domestic abuse for 58 years…. Jo-Anne showcases the quilts her Mom made during those years, and gives her a voice; a powerful message of healing and forgive ness. Everyone is welcome. Guest fee: $5.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022:

• Easy clogging group meets every Thursday, 10:00am-11:00am at Alexandria’s Dance Studio. Starts Sept. 15. Call Nancy 519-352-7921.

• 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 D.A.M. Band from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitch en serves lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome. Friday, September 9, 2022:

• 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 Southlanders from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William Street South, Chatham presents “Chatham’s Three Tenors”. Local talented tenors Andrew Derynck, Colin Bell and Xander Bechard be gin the tenth anniversary season with a program of solos, duets and trios of many genres. Suggested donation $15. All are welcome! For further information standrewschatham.org/musicwww. or call 519-352-0010.

Saturday, September 17, 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.

Sunday, September 11, 2022:

Friday, September 16, 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 chicken legs with rice or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022:

• Unifor Local 127 Retirees Meet ing at 10:00am. 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

• 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. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-anon can help! Call - leave message - 519-350-3462 Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com michelle@chathamvoice.comor 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 18

• 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. Every one is welcome.

Thursday, September 15, 2022:

• Dawn Valley United Church 133rd Anniversary Musical Cele bration featuring The Torchmen Quartet at 4pm. Light supper to follow music presentation. Free Will Offering. Corner of Lamb ton Line & 507 Dawn Valley Rd, Tupperville. Come join us for melo dies, memories & fellowship.

THE CHATHAM VOICETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 PAGE 17 3 MembershipMembersNewWelcomeAnnual2023-2024$60.00April1st,2023Renewal Date October 1st, 2022March 31, 2023 Daily User Fee MembershipPro-rated$3.002022-23$30 After 3:30pmEvening User Fee $4.00 New-Non-Members Day or Evening User Fee $5.00 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham We offer a variety of programs for older adults. Stop in for a tour or see the activelifestylecentre.orgline-upprogramat SaturdayMondayOPEN-Friday9am-9pmasscheduled&SundayCommunityEventsandRentals Membership FREEFREETransportationAdmission On-Site Presentations • Tablet Course • Driving Course • Estate Planning • Cardiac Care Program For more info please call 519-352-5633 or visit our website: activelifestylecentre.org Facebook Pages: Active Lifestyle Centre or ALC Friends LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO? WE HAVE A LOT FOR YOU, VOLUNTEER AT ALC! Pre-order by Wednesday @ 3:30pm. Pick-up Thursday between 11:30am - 2:30pm TAKE OUT THURSDAYS September 15 September 22 Roast Beef Dinner Served with mashed potatoes, side of vegetable &$gravy12 Turkey Dinner Served with mashed potatoes, side of vegetable & gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce $12 OVER 50+ VENDORS, PROGRAMS & SERVICES FREE ENTRANCE & TOURSDowhileServedDinnerPastaFREEfrom4-6pmquantitieslastOn-siteBakeSaleyouwant to Stay Active, Social & Healthy? Join us on September 16th, 2022 “OLDER ADULT FAIR & SHOWCASE” 2:00pm - 7:00pm THE CENTRE WILL BE SHOWCASING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS & SERVICES Programs offered: • Art with John Arts • Billiard Room • Bridge • Cardio and Weights • Carpet Bowling • Chair Yoga with Ted • Djembe Drumming • Duplicate Bridge • Essentrics • Euchre • Exercise with Steve • Foot Care • Greeting Cards • Jamie’s Social • Ladies Wood Working • Line Dance with Karen • Line Dance/Kickettes • Pepper • Rummolli • Salsa • Scrapbooking • Tablet Class • Take Out Thursdays • Walking Club • Woodshop • Yoga with Ted • Zumba with Amy • Basic Bridge with Judy • Beginner Bridge with Keith • Cardiac Care Program – Fitness Room • Cribbage • Exercise with Katelin • Group or Individual Sessions in the Gym • Hand and Foot • Intermediate Bridge Lessons with Keith • Karaoke Singing Club • Outreach with Evelyn • Paint Class with Natalie • Sewing Club • Tai Chi Services offered: • Blood Pressure Clinics • Café • Diabetic Foot Care • Esthetician Services • Nail Salon • Hair Salon • Regular Foot Care • Rental and Catering Services RENEW FOR 2022-2023THEYEAR12 We also will have many community partners and businesses that are offering services for seniors.

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Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Ruth Ann LaMarsh 73, Friday, August 26, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home Albert Francesco Martinello 78, Sunday, August 28, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home 459 St.Clair 519-351-2040 519-674-3141 family shares the passing of Wayne Morris of Chatham. He passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday August 31st, 2022, at the age of 61 years. Cherished son of Brian and Doreen Morris. Loving brother of Allyson and Melinda Morris. Beloved father of Avery and Baxter Morris and inspiring uncle to Heather Nichols. will never forget your unique, passionate, creative, loving spirit! free…XO Morning Glory, Enclave, Clematis, Peachtree, Valencia Dunvegan, Jasper, Jupiter, Renfrew, Homestead Braemar, Dundee, Cramar, Cambridge, St. Andrew’s, Tuscany, Renaissance Delivery is once per week. Contact Michelle michelle@chathamvoice.com519-397-2020today

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