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Construction work has officially begun on two new natural gas transmission pipelines in Chatham-Kent.

Bill Walker, Associate Minister of Energy, announced the work has begun at a press conference last week near Dresden.

“By expanding access to natural gas, our government is helping make life more affordable for businesses and families in Chatham-Kent,” Walker said in a media release.

“Expanding natural gas access will help make

Chatham-Kent more attractive for job creation and new business growth.”

The Chatham-Kent project, developed by Enbridge Gas, will benefit from up to $8 million in eligible funding to expand natural gas access primarily to meet the demands of the growing local greenhouse sector.

The municipality estimates the additional natural gas capacity could create up to 1,400 new jobs in the greenhouse industry alone.

The average household in Chatham-Kent could

also save up to $2,200 per year in energy costs as they switch from costlier fuel sources.

The pipelines are expected to be in service as early as the end of 2019.

“This will lead to cheaper home heating costs for families and more investment by businesses,” said Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton. “That’s a double win for the region. I’m proud of our government for initiating this project.”

“The construction of this new natural gas line in Chatham-Kent is vital because it allows for the

immediate development and expansion of businesses in our community.

The work we are doing today ensures future generations of Chatham-Kent residents will have access to important job-making infrastructure,” said C-K Mayor Darrin Canniff.

“I commend everyone involved including the province, Enbridge, and our Chatham-Kent Economic Development team for working together to form a strong partnership that once again proves that our municipality is here for business.”

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Advanced team to lead $1.5 M UWay campaign has stepped up to lead the way,” he said.

Bill Myers and Tricia Weese What’s it going to take? Team- will be the most visible faces of the seven-member Advanced work.

That’s the case with this year’s team, as they will sit on the $1.5-million United Way of United Way campaign cabinet.

Both look forward to taking on Chatham-Kent (UWOCK) fundraising campaign, as the team the challenge.

“I have been involved in the at Advanced Realty will collecUnited Way for the past four tively “chair” the effort.

Tom Slager, director of donor years. I fell in love with it. The donations and communications, more I did, the more I wanted to said this is new territory for the do,” Myers said.

Weese, who has a young son, charity organization.

“This is the first time in the his- said the team effort is apprecitory of the United Way of Cha- ated.

“It’s great to have people to tham-Kent an entire company lean on,” she said. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do.”

Myers sees the team ap519-352-7499 proach as a form of strength or 519-401-8666 Dan Stewart in numbers.

“We feel as a team, we are Before hoping we can accomplish a and lot more, maybe bring some After change,” he said. “In the past, it’s always been one Fix or two people (chairing the those campaign). That’s a big burseats den because it’s a volunteer now job.”

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From left, Advanced Realty personnel Cris Butler, Ryan Rusnak, Sheila Young, Bill Myers, Laurie Reaume and Tricia Weese are all smiles as they are the first company team to lead the United Way of Chatham-Kent’s annual fundraising campaign.

see the need for the United Way on a daily basis, as the rising price of homes and lack of affordable rental properties are putting the pinch on the ALICE group of our community. ALICE stands for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed, according to Steve Pratt, CEO of UWOCK. “They are often referred to as the working poor – people who are working incredibly hard, but struggling to make ends meet,” he said. “It’s the hardest group that we have to support in our community, where folks are earning too much to qualify for the government supports and other programs that are made

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past Friday with an event at The Kent. More than $250,000 in early donations poured in from organizations that included Enbridge, TekSavvy, UAW and CM Print, as well as from independent donors.

One element of the fall campaign that has evolved is Red Feather, a series of sporting events and activities run by area high schools that traditionally helped raise funds for the United Way, Slager said.

“Red Feather as it existed in the past, doesn’t exist anymore.

We are shifting focus more to Youth United kids, which are the ones that put on the Red Feather stuff,” he said.

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“This is something that has become quite popular. People don’t mind dropping 20 bucks for a chance to win money,” she said, acknowledging the recent successes of 50/50 draws for the health alliance and Big Brothers Big Sisters. “Our goal is $40,000.

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By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Brent DeNure gets by with a little help from his friends.

That’s the case this year for the co-chair of FireFest, who just a year ago said the event was done after he became fatigued from dealing with municipal red tape.

But after working things out with the municipality, something he said was made possible by Mayor Darrin Canniff, DeNure was encouraged to change his mind and keep the popular event running.

DeNure, who normally plans well in advance, had little thought out for FireFest 2019, however.

Enter friends from across the Ambassador Bridge.

“Usually with FireFest, I do about a 15-month plan out, so I have got a good idea of Year Two before we even do Year One. With what happened, I didn’t have the luxury of time I usually have,” he said. “But I do have friends. I’m very fortunate to have a lot of friends with the Detroit Fire Department (DFD).

Consequently, there is a big Detroit flavour this year.”

On Sept. 21, Chatham’s downtown will have more than 100 antique fire trucks on display, with a number of them from Detroit.

DeNure said that includes the department’s memorial rig, a 1937 Seagrave Safety Sedan that is used to take fallen firefighters to their final resting place.

“This will be the first time it’s ever been shown

outside the U.S.,” DeNure said.

Also on display will be a 1927 Packard ambulance, the first ambulance used by the DFD. DeNure said it has undergone extensive museum-quality restoration.

It will be part of a display of ambulances at FireFest that will show the evolution of the emergency services vehicle.

DeNure credited TekSavvy and Waste Connections Canada as key sponsors that gave organizers the ability to put together this year’s event “When you have corporate citizens as these step up the way they did, we’re able to bring a big show,” he said. “We’re going to have some Course d’Elegance level pieces here for people to see.”

Special guests will include Pulitzer Prize nominated Bill Eisner who has covered fires in Detroit for 50 years; Nicholas Neumann, owner of Fire Replicas, who has done models for a number of fire departments around the United States, but many specifically for the DFD; and possibly Andy Swift from Jay Leno’s Garage, if he can fit it into his schedule.

DeNure said the interest in FireFest continues to spread well beyond Chatham-Kent’s borders.

“We’ve really been touched by how many people from beyond Chatham-Kent have reached out. I got a call from a lady from Windsor who wanted to know how she and her family could volunteer. FireFest had become an annual event for she and her family. She’s got one son now that

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From left, municipal councillors Amy Finn and Karen Kirkwood-Whyte, Mayor Darrin Canniff, Cathy Smith of Waste Connections Canada, FireFest co-chairs Brent DeNure and Dave Robichaud, and TekSavvy’s Milinda Chambers showcase this 1971 Chevrolet ambulance that served a Kansas fire department many years ago. It and more than 100 other antique emergency vehicles will be on display for FireFest Sept. 21 in Chatham.

is pursuing a career in emergency services and they credit FireFest as being a catalyst for that,” he said.

Because of the DFD flavour this year, DeNure said there will be members of the Detroit media on hand for FireFest.

Canniff said the event is a big one for the community.

“This is one of many events we need to have in Chatham-Kent. It brings the community together.

It’s a world-class event,” he said. “There are going to be over a hundred different fire engines, one of the biggest such events in North America. We’re going to attract over 10,000 people to this event.”

Dava Robichaud is co-chairing this year’s FireFest, and DeNure called her a “beacon of new energy and life.”

Robichaud said she

wanted to get involved for multiple reasons.

“I love to do things in the community. I was born and raised here. Having things to do for my family, for my grandkids, is big. So if I want things for them to do, I have to get involved,” she said. “My father was a firefighter and so it was important to me to help Brent bring this event back. It’s something, as a family, my kids got to see a part of their grandpa that they never ever knew.”

Cathy Smith of Waste Connections Canada said this is the third year the company has sponsored FireFest.

“We really feel entrenched in the community. We’re a part of it. We like to create opportunities for the community to come together,” she said.

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member at TekSavvy said her firm is happy to assist.

“We want to be a player in helping the community. It’s very important to us. It’s a big initiative this year,” she said. “This is a very important event that we feel we must support.”

FireFest’s big day is Sept.

21, but the event begins in Thamesville Sept. 20.

“Every year we make a concerted effort for it to be a Chatham-Kent event.

On the Friday before (Sept. 20), we’re going to convoy out to Thamesville and have a nice cruise through the streets of Thamesville and stage the trucks in front of Johnny Quest’s for an hour or so,” DeNure said.

On Sept. 21, FireFest opens at 10 a.m. There will be children’s activities in the downtown as well. Plus the DFD Clown Team will be at the event

for much of the day.

The parade will signal the end of FireFest at 4 p.m. The route will be different this year, due to the construction along Grand Avenue.

It will run west on King Street to Merritt Avenue, then to Riverview Drive and then north on Keil Drive to the former Target parking lot.

For a full schedule of events, please see the Sept. 19 Chatham Voice, or visit firefest.ca.

As for the future of FireFest, DeNure said it is bright.

“After what Mayor Canniff did and with the new energy that’s been introduced, it would be foolish to just make this a one and out. I’ve already got 20 ideas for 2020, 2021 and 2022. We’re three or four years out for ideas and I’m prepared to stick around for a while.”

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Hazardous waste day Saturday

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Not sure how to dispose of your old paint, engine oil or batteries? For the 19th year, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent has got you covered.

The annual Household Hazardous Waste Day (HHWD) takes place Sept. 14 at three locations in the municipality, allowing residents who have household hazardous waste to safely dispose of the materials at no charge.

Rick Kucera, manager of waste and recycling services for the municipality, said the day takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at

municipal public works garages in Chatham (25 Creek Rd.), Chatham Township (10137 Greenvalley Line) and Tilbury (4 Tower St.) to accept residential hazardous waste.

Acceptable materials include pool chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, gasoline, paint, oil, batteries, propane cylinders (max. 30 lbs.) and biohazardous needles. For a full list of acceptable material, visit www.chatham-kent. ca or call 519-360-1998.

All that is needed is decent weather for all three locations, especially Chatham, to be very busy.

“All we do is pray for good weather and the

turnout is usually very solid,” Kucera said.

He said Waste Connections Canada, the company that operates Ridge Landfill, pays for the HHWD. “It’s one of the many benefits of being a host community (for the landfill),” he said. “It’s been a partnership since Day One.” Historically, HHWD depots have seen between 800 and 1,200 vehicles in Chatham, and from 150 to 350 at the outlying locations.

“We’ve had pretty steady numbers the last four years,” Kucera said.

Initially, HHWD events

saw a large diversity in what was dropped off, including some very hazardous material.

“The very first year, I remember things had just shut down and a car drove through containing three one-litre lab bottles of pure mercury. It was a bit scary and very surprising to say the least,” he said. “That’s probably the most bizarre waste we’ve ever received.”

Kucera said the company that provided the collection service at the time for HHWD sold the mercury to a pharmaceutical-related business.

“It’s mostly oil, paint, batteries, corrosives, a mi-

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“We’re trying to give them a lot more experience with project planning and also mentoring and networking with people who can maybe help them into careers.

“There will still be a few events.

It’s not going to be the big thing it used to be. It’s going to have a different focus. But there will still be things spread throughout the year for them to do instead of just in one week.”

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“All the funds raised by youth are also going to be invested by youth. It’s going to be a self-contained mini-campaign of the United Way,” he said. “That way, they have the whole experience from project development into actually looking at the causes that are out in the community, and how to support them. They’ll get to see the whole cycle.”

Overall, Pratt said UWOCK’s reach last year extended to more than 45,000 individuals in Cha-

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Slager thinks Advanced could be blazing a new trail in terms of campaign leadership.

“It shows the companies of Chatham-Kent they have an opportunity to lead the way,” he said.

Myers agreed.

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Teamwork approach For years, the United Way of Chatham-Kent’s annual fundraising campaigns were led by one or two people; chairs and co-chairs.

That’s a great deal of work, leading the way to raise $1.5 to more than $2 million dollars each year.

The chairs attend countless meetings, donation events and activities promoting the campaign and asking for support for tens of thousands of those in need in Chatham-Kent.

This year, the folks at Advanced Realty leapt outside the box. All seven people at the small business make up the leadership for the 2019 campaign.

It makes excellent sense, as small business is the backbone of our local economy. Business owners and managers are very busy people and very often don’t have the ability to commit the large amount of time the campaign needs.

But a team of dedicated individuals collectively can.

Led by broker of record Bill Myers and sales rep Tricia Weese, the Advanced team has a $1.5-million target for this year.

Weese, a former Chatham Voice staffer, has volunteered for many years for the United Way. Being the mother of a young child, she does not have the time to chair the campaign alone.

Ditto for Myers, who enjoys giving back to the community, but couldn’t commit to chairing or even co-chairing the fundraising campaign.

Add on Advanced’s teammates, and Myers and Weese are well supported in leading the charge.

Advanced has sponsored various United Way events in recent years, so it is a cause near and dear to everyone’s heart at the business.

Taking the team approach has delivered a “why didn’t someone think of this sooner” moment to many a fundraising brain.

We’ve had some very strong past campaign chairs and co-chairs, but those were people who generally had enough spare time to give to the campaign to do it justice.

On a couple of other occasions over the past decade or so, it was a struggle for one or both co-chairs. The commitment and pressure can be exhausting.

But this year, with a team approach, it will be interesting to see the energy level from the campaign leaders day in and day out, and to see how it impacts the fundraising bottom line when the campaign comes to a close.

We think this is the start of a new trend.

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Sir: I am writing with a concern about the lack of speed with which the well water investigation in Chatham-Kent is taking place.

During the election campaign, now Premier Ford submitted a letter that such an investigation would take place, if he were elected. More then a year after being elected, Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton made an announcement, to a small select group, on July 19, indicating that a committee had been formed to investigate this issue.

Promises made, promises kept.

The news media recently released that the committee should have their report completed by the end of 2020.

This brings to mind a saying of the late Chip Gordon, a councillor in Chatham-Kent who said, “When all is said and done, there is a lot more

said than done.”

This committee has been formed for over a month and no one in the area has heard anything from any of them. Have they figured out geographically where Chatham-Kent is yet?

Do you think for even a moment that the people in Dover Township, who have had well water concerns since 2012 or longer, are satisfied with this time frame?

Do you think that the people in Chatham Township with water well problems since 2016 are satisfied with this time frame?

There are families whose wells were choked off by the black particles; there are some whose water was discolored by the particles; and there are some, like mine, whose water was clear and is still clear, but have had dramatic changes in

the analysis, especially the heavy metals.

I was fortunate enough to have had water analysis done before turbine construction in my area in 2012 and then again in 2016 and 2019. The aquifer water should not change like that unless reacted upon by an extraneous action like pile driving for turbine construction or the turbine operation vibration.

You and many others do not realize what it feels like to bring in water for drinking and cooking.

Most of us still bathe, wash dishes and clothes in this water and are constantly worried about any health effects it may have on our families and us.

How about those whose well water appearance has not changed, but like mine, has increased toxic matter in it now. Does an

almost 10-year wait seem like a reasonable length of time to have to wait?

I would think that the boots need to hit the road! Samples should be immediately taken from all wells that are near turbines, possibly starting with the closest ones first.

Let the toxicologists study the analysis and dangers associated with the combined effect that these elements will have on humans.

Perhaps there also need to be blood or tissue tests done on some residents to see if the harmful effects are already taking place.

Does the committee even have a plan in place yet?

I believe that another year’s delay is much too long, and that action needs to happen now!

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Small but mighty turnout for walk

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

There may not have been a huge turnout, but the people and their dogs who did make it to the first annual Love of Paws Dog Walk had great weather for walking the Mud Creek trail in Chatham on Sunday.

Organized by Chatham-Kent Animal Rescue (CKAR), the event featured a dog walk for participants who donated $10 or registered with sponsors to complete the three-kilometre circuit around Mud Creek near

the end of Cecile Street.

Hot dogs and drinks were sold by donation, and dog apparel – coats and even costumes – were available by donation as well.

Nancy Ball, event organizer, said at the end of the day, just over $1,000 was raised for the animal rescue, which is an entirely volunteer organization rescuing dogs and cats and taking in surrenders for more than 10 years in Chatham.

A separate organization from the Chatham-Kent Animal Shelter, CKAR relies on donations to pay for vet bills, medication

and food for the animals they rescue. The animals are vetted and put into foster homes until adoptive homes can be found for them.

CKAR also offers the Purple Leash Program which helps seniors who are hospitalized take care of their pets until they are home again, and women fleeing domestic violence until they are able to take their pets back.

Ball said new foster families and volunteers are always welcome. For more info, contact CKAR at 519354-5000 or chathamkentanimalrescue@gmail.com.

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Stevie Inger, left, Terry Janssens and Nancy Ball organized the Love for Paws Dog Walk Sunday at Mud Creek in Chatham. The first annual event raised just over $1,000 and brought awareness to the rescue dogs and other pets up for adoption.

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Fairbairn joins in the role Western University in of Psychiatrist, Dr. Manna London for his underChatham-Kent Health Adegbite joins in the role graduate studies.

Alliance (CKHA) recently of Paediatrician and Drs. He earned an Honours announced a host of new Sandra GreBachelor of physicians. g o r o v i c h “I look forward to givMedical SciDr. Ihssan Abdul-Ka- and Garvey ence (BMSc reem joins CKHA in the C h i l o p o r a ing back to the commu- Hons) in role of Radiologist, Dr. join CKHA nity which has provided P h a r m a Sandhya Misra joins as as Obstetri- so much, and has had cology and a Hospitalist, Dr. Aaron c i a n s / G y - such a large influence made the Gross joins in the role of naecologists D e a n ’ s Emergency Physician, (OB/GYN). on me.”

Honour List - Dr. Jonathan Fairbairn Dr. Chinedu Anthony “ T h e i r for excelUmeadi joins CKHA as a c o n t r i b u lence in acPsychiatrist, Dr. Jonathan tions to our programs and ademic performance. He services will be then went on to receive a great addition his Doctor of Medicine in to CKHA and 2014 from Western Unihelp us further versity. our commitment Fairbairn completed his to delivering Pa- Psychiatry Residency at tient and Family Queen’s University in Quality Windows, Centred Care,” Kingston from 2014 to Doors & Sunrooms said Dr. Pervez 2019.

Faruqi, Chief of “I look forward to joinStaff, CKHA, in ing CKHA’s team and a media release. providing high quality Fairbairn grew and compassionate paA+ Rated By The Better Business Bureau up in Chatham tient care. Since starting and attended my medical training, I alThe Chatham Voice

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With 18 years of paediatric experience, Adegbite has extensive practice in both inpatient and outpatient paediatric care of children and adolescents ages 0 to 17 years.

Adegbite is now accepting patient referrals and is located at the Chatham-Kent Child and Adolescent Clinic, 202 King St. West in Chatham. The office can be reached by phone at 519-358-1880.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Gregorovich obtained her Doctor of Medicine from Universidad de Buenos Aires in 1990.

She immigrated to Canada with her husband and two sons in 2004.

Gregorovich will be taking the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada exam in September 2019 to obtain her subspecialty in Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Her office is temporarily located at CKHA’s Chatham Site on the Women and Children’s Program floor, Zone B, Level 3. Her permanent office opens on Nov. 1, and will be located at 20 Emma St., Building B. All new patient referrals can be sent by fax to 519-355-0239.

Chilopora earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 2001 from the University of Malawi, College of Medicine in Malawi and received his Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa in 2009. He has spent the past seven years practicing general Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Newfoundland.

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office will be located at 41 Grand Ave. W. in Chatham and clinic patients will be seen at this location. His interim office phone number is 226-6264841.

Abdul-Kareem completed his early education at Al-Nahrain University in Iraq. He completed his Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Ottawa Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), University of Ottawa in 2018 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC). Most recently, he held the role of Clinical Fellow in Abdominal Radiology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto.

Misra is a triple board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Manipal Academy of Health Services in Manipal, India.

Gross has joined CKHA in the role of Emergency Department Physician.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University in 2013 and completed his Family Medicine Residency training at CKHA as of June 30.

The Chatham-Kent Residency program offers medical students the opportunity to learn and practice medicine in a rural environment with a variety of learning opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient medicine.

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Boxes and Blankets returns Sept. 20 The Chatham Voice

On Sept. 20, dozens of people will be sleeping on the street in Chatham as part of the annual Boxes and Blankets event.

Organized by Chatham Hope Haven, Boxes and

Blankets is where people sleep for a night, on the street, with only boxes and blankets.

The objective is to shed light on the issue of homelessness, as well as raise money for the mission, which opened in Novem-

ber 2017.

Wanda Bell, Communications Co-cordinator at the Haven, encourages churches, businesses, organizations, youth group leaders, teachers, families and individuals to sign up and gather pledges.

All segments of society, working together, can shed light on the plight of the less fortunate.

Sleeping on the street is not easy; it is uncomfortable and could be cold – but this experience will give participants a chance

to see how difficult it is to live on the streets, officials said.

Chatham Hope Haven provides a safe, supervised place to sleep for up to 10 homeless men. The homeless men receive supper and breakfast, as

well as a shower and an opportunity to do their laundry.

Pledge forms are available at the office at 183 Wellington Street West or on the website chathamhopehaven.com.

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A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for anyone but it is particularly incomprehensible when a child is facing cancer. While childhood cancers account for less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed in Canada, they take a significant toll on Canadian families. Childhood cancer is the number one cause of disease-related death in Canadian children past infancy and for those children who survive their diagnosis, 2 out of every 3 will suffer long-term side effects from their treatment.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, there is a lot to cope with. Organizations like the Canadian Cancer Society can provide reliable information through their Cancer Information Service, peer support for parents through a variety of programs and transportation to treatment through Wheels of Hope. But the reality is a childhood cancer diagnosis is life-altering and, simply, one child with cancer is too many.

The good news is progress has been made and continues to be made every day. In the 1980's, the five year survival rate for childhood cancer was 71%. Today, this has risen to 83% because of investments in research that have led to more effective diagnoses and treatment. Thanks to donors, more than $50 million in the last 15 years has been made, supporting more than 170 research projects to help children survive cancer and thrive well beyond.

You can help invest in game-changing research and programs for children with cancer by supporting Childhood Cancer Research and programs.

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Black-eyed Susans stretch towards the sun on a late-summer afternoon on Maryknoll Road in Chatham. The return to school for our children may mark the beginning of the end of summer for us humans, but don’t tell that to the vibrant plants and flowers enjoying the weather.

Food and toy ride The Chatham Voice

The Annual Gold Wing Road Riders Food Drive and Toy Ride for The Salvation Army are both set for this weekend.

The Food Drive will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations: Chatham Gi-

ant Tiger and No Frills; Tilbury No Frills; and Ridgetown Foodland.

The Toy Ride will take place on Sunday. Registration is in the parking lot by the Blenheim legion beginning at noon. The Ride begins at 1:30 p.m. and finishes at The Salvation Army, 46 Orangewood Blvd. in Chatham, approximately 3:15 p.m.

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Kent Farm Supplies is hosting the Southwestern Ontario Tractor Pullers Association this Saturday.

SWOTPA will have 11 divisions of tractors and two truck classes competing on the track at Kent Farm Supplies, located on the corner of Middle Line and Allison Road at the west entrance to Blenheim.

The tractor divisions are 6,500 and 7,500 lb.

Light Hot Farm tractors; 8,000 and 9,000 lb. Hot Farm tractors; 6,500 and 7,000 lb. Light Limited Pro Stock; 8,000 and 9,000 lb. Limited Pro Stock; 9,300 and 10,000 lb.

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Thursday, September 12 • Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Everyone Welcome.

• ID Clinic at the Chatham branch of the CKPL for anyone needing help getting identification. First come, first served basis. There is no fee to attend. 12:30pm3:30pm.

Friday, September 13 • The Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society invites you to “Fruits of Perseverance” The French Presence in the Detroit River 1701-1815. Held at McKinlay Funeral Home Reception Centre at 7:00pm. Parking available in the St. Clair Plaza, 463 St. Clair St., Chatham.

Open and free to the public or watch the recording via our YouTube Channel.

• Meal (5:15pm-6:30pm), open darts (7:30pm) and Catch the Ace (drawn at 6:30pm) at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Choice of BBQ chicken leg, roast beef or fish & chips for $10. Everyone welcome.

• The Wallaceburg Museum is proud to present our new Service Room. Come on out and see all the service clubs in Wallaceburg. Make a difference, volunteer! Everyone Welcome! 6:30pm.

Saturday, September 14 • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington).

A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge 9:30am-11:00am. Everyone welcome!

• Summer meat draw (4:00pm-6:00pm) and dance (4:30pm-9:30pm) featuring the Barker Storey and Wicks at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome.

• The Annual Gold Wing Road Riders Food Drive for The Salvation Army. 9:00am-3:00pm at: Chatham Giant Tiger & No Frills, Tilbury No Frills, and Ridgetown Foodland.

Sunday, September 15 • Annual Memorial Service - Trinity Church Cemetery, Howard. 2:00pm. 13232 Talbot Rd., Ridgetown • The Annual Gold Wing Road Riders Toy Ride - registration in the parking lot by the Blenheim Legion beginning at 12noon. Ride at 1:30pm sharp. Ride ends at The Salvation Army, 46 Orangewood Blvd., Chatham at approx.

3:15pm.

• Annual Kidney Walk - join 35 communities across Ontario. Kingston Park (Pavilion #3), 91 Paxton Drive, Chatham. Registration 9:00am. Walk 10:00am. www.kidneywalk.ca.

Monday, September 16 • Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Evening euchre registration at 6:30pm, starting at 7:00pm. $5 entry fee for evening euchre. Everyone Welcome.

• Blenheim Horticultural Society Fall Presentation: A visual presentation by Jane Rumble. A historical look of the Commonwealth War Graves in our foreign military cemeteries and the origins of the plantings and the care and the maintenance provided today. Refreshments provided. For info call 519-380-9386 or 519-676-9476.

59 Ellen St., Blenheim (behind library). Trinity Anglican Church, lower meeting room. 7:30pm.

Tuesday, September 17 • Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Everyone Welcome.

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• Family Glass Paint Night at the Wallaceburg & District Museum. Paint your own glass tumbler and take it home with you. $5/person includes glass, paint and refreshment. Jeanne Gordon Hall at 7:00pm. Space is limited, purchase your tickets at the Wallaceburg Museum.

Wednesday, September 18 • Fall Fashion Tour Evening Dinner & Fashion Show at Ten Seven Cafe & Lounge. 6:00pm. Call 226-996-9759 for tickets (limited seating). 595 St. Clair St. Supporting Outreach for Hunger.

• Pepper (1:00pm) and sports night (euchre, darts, etc) registration at 6:30pm, play starting at 7:00pm at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.

Everyone welcome.

Thursday, September 19 • Fired Alcohol Ink Art - Make it at your library! Please bring one empty picture frame with glass, 5x7 or 8x10.

Free program at 6:30pm in the meeting room at the Chatham branch of the CKPL. Registration is required as space is limited. Please register online, by phone or at your local branch.

• Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Open House and Appreciation Night starting at 7:00pm. Come out and play Trivia, win prizes and enjoy wine & cheese. Everyone Welcome.

• Merlin United Church Apple Pie Fundraiser. Available for pick up at Merlin Community Hall 10:0am-11:30am. $8 each - ready to be baked or frozen. Contact Ruth Haddock 519-68-4953 or Larry Atkinson 519-689-4935 to place your order.

• ID Clinic at the Blenheim branch of the CKPL, 16 George St., Blenheim. 12:30pm-3:30pm. Offering individuals assistance with filling out online or paper birth certificate applications for all provinces. Gain understanding of the purpose of photo ID and the steps needed to take to acquire. Info on obtaining a health card and social insurance number or personal access code also available.

First come first served, no fee to attend.

Friday, September 20: • Tilbury Action Team Youth Dance and the Tilbury Memorial Arena. 7:00pm-10:00pm for students in grades 5-9. $5/student. Refreshments available for purchase.

• 5th Annual Boxes & Blankets Homelessness Awareness and Fundraising event to support Chatham Hope Haven.

Pledge forms available at 183 Wellington St. W. or online chathamhopehaven.com. Come experience sleeping on the street. 7:00pm-7:00am. Register so enough boxes can be made available. Call 519-351-4010 for more info.

• Meal (5:15pm-6:30pm), open darts (7:30pm) and Catch the Ace (drawn at 6:30pm) at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Choice of meatloaf, roast beef or fish & chips for $10 (Legion members only $5 for meatloaf in appreciation of Legion Week).

Everyone welcome.

• St. Andrew’s United Church, South Buxton Lake Erie Yellow Perch Fish Fry at the Merlin Community Hall from 5:00pm-7:00pm. $20/adults. To reserve phone 519-6894408 or 519-689-7767.

• Merlin Legion 5 piece perch dinner. 5:30pm-7:00pm. $12.50. Kids under 12 half price.

Saturday, September 21: • “City of Stars” gala dinner and show at John D. Bradley Centre. Entertainment by Devon Hansen and guest starts from past Saturdays at 7 concerts. Cocktails 5:30pm, dinner at 6:45pm. Proceeds to St. Andrew’s United Church “Join the Journey” Building Restoration Fund. Tickets: $100 ($45 tax receipt) available at the church office. $750 for a table of 8. Deadline for tickets is Sept. 15. www.standrewschatham.org or call 519-352-0010.

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Mayor Darrin Canniff, left, and Coun. Amy Finn, right, present Betty Brite Dry Cleaners and Laundromat owners Tammy and Brent Ripley with a certificate on their grand re-opening on Saturday. Celebrating 40 years in business, the Ripleys recently built a new addition onto their business to accommodate their new eco-friendly and state-of the-art hydrocarbon dry cleaning machine.

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Betty Brite Dry Cleaners and Laundromat owners Brent and Tammy Ripley were in good company as they celebrated the grand re-opening of their Keil Drive location with a ribbon cutting ceremony and certificate presentation recently.

After completing an addition onto the back of the building this summer to house their new state-of-the-art dry cleaning hydrocarbon system machine, the Ripleys were joined by Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff, Coun. Amy Finn and Economic Development officer Anthony Wilson who wanted to show their support to the local business.

“We knew they were doing an expansion, but it wasn’t an expansion to make more money, it was to be environmentally responsible and

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• Free full-day family History Fair at the Chatham Library, 120 Queen St., Chatham. 10:00am-3:00pm.

Presentations, exhibitors, tours, research assistance, children’s activities, DNA kits, door prizes, etc.

Mike Munro of Chatham is seen with Luce Cools picking up his new 2019 Grand Cherokee Limited. This is Mike’s 8th vehicle from Luce. As you travel in your new Jeep, we wish you safe journeys!

• Spaghetti Dinner at St. Francis Church Hall, 32 Canal St. W., Tilbury. Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm. Tickets $10/adults. $5 kids ages 5-12. Free for kids under 5. Tickets available at the door or call the church office at 519-689-1102.

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lower the carbon footprint,” said Wilson.

As part of the community, it was important to the Ripleys to offer the safest service possible to their customers. The Ripleys’ new Ipura machine is one of the most eco-friendly machines on the market, able to lower waste by 95 per cent when compared to traditional dry cleaning.

The reason for the investment was simple: “It’s our environment and hers,” said Brent as he pointed to his daughter Samantha.

Celebrating 40 years in business, the Ripleys have given countless time supporting organizations such as Big Brother Big Sisters, as well as organizing the annual Community Care Christmas Dinner held at the W.I.S.H. Centre, now in its 13th year.

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The Arts

Saturdays at 7 talent showcased Sept. 21 will include Andrew Derynck, Xander Bechard, Nohl Egan, Greg Simpson as well as Christine Baribeau, Stacie Dengel, Victoria Kimmerly, Erica Green, and Megan Whalen.

Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s concerts, the brainchild of music director of St. Andrew’s United Church, Devon Hansen, feature the church’s music ministry as well as

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City of Stars, a Gala Dinner and Show that will feature guest stars from past Saturdays at 7 concerts, will be held at the John D. Bradley Centre on Sept. 21.

As the sanctuary of St. Andrew’s United Church, the regular venue for Saturdays at 7 concerts, will be closed for three months this fall for restoration work, this event will be held at the John D. Bradley Centre.

This provides an opportunity for the congregation and the community to come together to enjoy a special dinner and Saturdays at 7 evening of entertainment in support of the Join the Journey Building Restoration Fund, church officials said.

The restoration work includes reinforcement of the roof to protect the sanctuary for generations to come.

The City of Stars program will showcase the musical treasures of Hollywood film from which some of the greatest songs in the last century have come. Beginning in the roaring 1920s, music started to be placed in many shows.

City of Stars will highlight many of these famous songs as it travels to each decade from the 1920s all the way to

community members and talent outside the community.

Tickets for City of Stars may be purchased at the church office, 85 William St. S, Chatham, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets are $100 (with a $45 tax receipt) or a table of eight for $750 (with a $360 tax receipt). Sept. 15 is the deadline for ticket sales.

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Xander Bechard, Andrew Derynck, Nohl Egan, Victoria Kimmerly and Stacie Dengel rehearse for a special Gala Dinner and Show Sept. 21 at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre.

the present. Some of the selections include The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, Annie Get Your Gun, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, A Star is Born, Top Gun, Titanic, and many more.

Guests will socialize to a three-piece jazz trio before the show when music of each decade from the 1920s to the 2000s will be interspersed between

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Life

Fire up that barbecue, people!

As I sat in our backyard on a recent Sunday, the smell of wonderfully seasoned chicken wings wafting up from our Big Green Egg grill, I came to realize I let my family and friends down this summer just by not barbecuing more.

The Egg needs a good workout, and when that happens, we enjoy some tasty food.

On the weekend in question, we benefitted from taking some time to grill and chill.

On the Saturday, with our kid off to a friend’s place that afternoon for a sleepover, Mary Beth and I went shopping – to meat markets.

Our first stop: Lenovers.

We promised friends we’d cook up some of the tasty wings that they missed the previous weekend at another Corcoran Backyard Event.

I called ahead late morning to ensure they had a healthy dose of fresh wings on hand. They did.

But we got there shortly after 2 p.m. and that healthy dose had dwindled. I wanted to order four pounds of wings, only to see the guy right in front of me snag the last of the fresh wings in the store.

My wife reminded me this is what can happen when I write about things. I had mentioned the pterodactyl wings Lenovers had that very week in my column. And they vanished in front of me on Saturday.

Thankfully, they did have frozen wings that were just as big. But they were not split, and

Bruce Corcoran included the tips.

No problem, flipping one big wing is easier and quicker than two smaller pieces. Plus, they were cheaper per pound.

Two boxes went home with us, probably about seven pounds of wings.

Next up, we stopped at Schinkels’ and discovered a Sriracha Teriyaki sauce that looked like it would be awesome on steak and other meat.

After a great chat with Cory about smoking and barbecuing, sauces and meat, he went off and cut us a couple of beautiful ribeye steaks.

We snagged a couple of shrimp kabobs, and some potatoes, plus a bottle of Rufus Teague barbecue sauce.

Mary started the potatoes in the microwave, then sliced them in half and added seasoning and spice and we finished them on the Egg. I screwed up on the ribeyes, cooking them a little long. They came off medium to medium-well rather than medium rare.

But the Egg, and the quality cut of meat, made sure all was well.

We could cut our steaks very easily with a butter knife. We only used some salt and pepper on the steaks this time around, and they were delicious.

The potatoes and shrimp were pretty great

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The next day, friends Pete and Arlene popped by and we had some more fun with the Egg, despite the rain that day. It cleared off long enough for me to cook up more shrimp, this time in garlic butter, followed by the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, and then all the wings.

Add to that guacamole dip, and a cheese-spinach dip and pot stickers, and we had a great meal. Too filling, and there were a lot of leftovers.

We capped off the fun by doing smores cones.

We’ve done this before, but not for a while.

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I have a metal pepper stand for cooking stuffed

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Nothing fancy for dessert, just a nice change.

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Blenheim: C-K Library (16 George St), McIntyre I.D.A. Pharmacy (49 Talbot St W), Jim’s Barber Shop (72 Talbot St W), Blenheim Seniors Centre (55 Jane St), Blenheim Municipal Service Centre (35 Talbot St W), Blenheim Variety (40 Talbot St E), Royal LePage, The Wilton Team (42 Talbot St W), Pioneer Gas Bar (286 Chatham St N) Duke’s Harley Davidson (5 Classic Car Drive) Erieau: Eau Buoy (1005 Vidler Ave), Bayside Brew Pub (970 Ross Lane) Erie Beach: Sixth Street super mailbox Rondeau: Rondeau Joe’s (11521 Wildwood Line) Summer Place (18524 Kent Bridge Rd) Merlin: C-K Library (13 Aberdeen St), Erie Café and Variety (6 Erie St. S) Tilbury: C-K Library (2 Queen St), Remax (20 Queen St S), Ashley’s Place/Encore (75 Queen St. N) Wheatley: C-K Library - (35 Talbot Rd W), Mac’s Convenience (30 Talbot Rd. W.), Jack’s Coffee Shop (15 Talbot Rd W.) Cedar Springs: Comfort & Soul (8619 Talbot Trail) Charing Cross: 4 Corner’s Restaurant (21006 Charing Cross Rd), Post Office/Bert’s Plumbing (21007 Charing Cross Rd)

THE CHATHAM VOICE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

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Hair Salon

Newly renovated and Now accepting new clients

WINTER ITEMS NEEDED We would love to renew our inventory of gently used winter clothing!

Boots, gloves, hats, scarves, coats, snow pants, sweaters!

Children’s clothing especially required!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE Monday-Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-4

80 King St. E., Chatham • 519-354-0410

Wanted to Buy

Wanted to Buy: Antiques, costume jewellery, gold, silver, coins, military, furniture, tools. We Buy All - Paid Cash. 519-727-8894.

For Sale

by appointment only

Shear Magic Hair Come see our new look and enjoy our promotions!

New Clients enjoy 10% OFF any service Appointments will be booked within 24 hours and between 5:00pm and 9:00pm

Call 519-352-7997

For Rent

Convenient ideal 2 room office about 425 sq. ft.

Reasonably priced quality space for any office use.

Good parking, convenient location. Call 519-437-1793.

Check us out! www.chathamvoice.com For Sale by Tender

PROPERTY FOR SALE BY TENDER Zion United Church hereby offers for sale by tender, the following property located at 10911 Pinehurst Line, Chatham, ON, legally described as Part Lot 19, Concession 13, Lake Erie Survey (Harwich) as in HA3578. On the property there is a one-storey brick church, with basement. The exterior is red brick with the original slate roof, large stain-glass windows and a stone foundation. There is a newer forced-air gas furnace, rented hot water tank and the site is serviced with natural gas and hydro. The property is serviced by a private septic system and a new water well will need to be installed by the Buyer. The property zoning is Agricultural and the lot dimensions are 66.0 ft by 160.00 ft more or less. Exact property dimensions are to be confirmed by the Buyer.

All tenders to be delivered in writing, sealed, to Anderson Law Group, Attention: Lindsey Anderson, 405 Riverview Drive, Suite 102, Chatham, Ontario and are to be received no later than September 13th, 2019 at 2:00pm. Prospective buyers can contact Anderson Law Group to arrange for a tour of the property prior to September 13, 2019.

All tenders are to be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft for $5,000.00 payable to Lindsey Anderson, in trust. Unsuccessful tender cheques will be returned.

Interested parties are also required to indicate their intended use for the property on their bid.

The sale of the property is to close by the 30 day of October, 2019 or such earlier time as may be agreed by the parties thereto. th

The Vendor is not obligated to accept the highest or any tender.

Anderson Law Group 405 Riverview Drive, Suite 102, Chatham, Ontario Contact Number: 519-397-2889 Contact Email: anderson@alglaw.ca

90 Dover St.

Lost & Found

FOUND AUGUST 30 on Prince Albert Side Rd. near Eberts Line. 6 white pillows with covers, 2 small pillows & a pink blanket.

Call 519-4368821.

Prayer Line

Healing Love Ministry has an all night prayer line. 12:00am7:00am with prayer partners to minister to you. Call 519-354-3532.

A singles in Christ group on Sundays. Pot sharing meal at 6:00pm, informal service at 7:00pm. Call for info.

TWIN BED WITH POWER BASE and bed assist handles.

Motto sleep power foundation. Twin XL 37.5”W x 7” H x 79.5” D comes with a 39” XL Tulay mattress, a Silver Twin XL mattress cover and M-Rail Home Handles.

Purchased Nov. 2016 for our mother, barely used. Smoke free, pet free environment.

Paid $1,725.00 Asking $1000 obo. Call 519676-8542.

For sale ads starting at only $5.Call 519-397-2020 today!

Wanted to Rent

Small house & single garage OR building only the size of a double garage. Garage used for storage only. Small house & garage for 1 single person + car + motorcycle.

Buildings must be all lockable with keys & within city limits. Write PO Box 534, Station Main, Chatham, N7M 5K6

For Sale

Yard Sale

HOW TO PLACE YOUR AD IN PERSON: 71 Sass Rd. #4, Chatham CALL: 519-397-2020, EMAIL: FATIMA@CHATHAMVOICE.COM

The Chatham Voice is not responsible for the contents of advertisements, in print or online. The Voice also reserves the right to clarify or refuse any advertisement based on its sole discretion.

The publisher reserves the right to reject, discontinue or omit any advertisement without notice or penalty to either party.

For Sale

2 bar stools $35; corner cabinet $25; coaster bike, like new; 3 sets of golf clubs w/cart $20; 24” mountain bike $35; outside fireplace. Call 519-351-4490.

Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements. Everyday/Holidays. Readyto-go. Many colours available. $25. Call 519-354-3411.

For Sale Winter Cover for 24ft round above ground pool, includes cable with new winch. Used one season. $40.00. Call 519-354-0838.

Estate Sale - 27 Peter St., Chatham 8:00am-?, Saturday, September 14. Household items, furniture, to many items to list!

Motorcycle

1982 Honda Nighthawk 450cc, 23,000kms. $1500. Call 519-352-2676.

OBITUARIES Frances Waller 98, Monday, September 2, 2019 Denning’s

Lorraine Sanford 93, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Justina Driedger 73, Monday, September 2, 2019 Denning’s

Norma Lucia Corrente 91, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Abraham Klassen 51, Friday, September 6, 2019 Denning’s

Lynn Frances Patrick 69, Sunday, September 1, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home

Kevin Mailloux 54, Thursday, September 5, 2019 Simple Choice Cremation Centre

Madeline Joyce “Peggy” Longmire 73, Monday, September 2, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home

Donald Chesney 90, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Life Transitions

Roland Robert 56, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home

Rod Baker 73, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Life Transitions

Ronald William “Ron” Maxwell 69, Thursday, September 5, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home

Vaughan Lozon Saturday, September 7, 2019 Life Transitions

George “Russ” Russell Patterson 83, Saturday, September 7, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mr. Max Smith 73, Monday, September 2, 2019 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

Elsie Morris 91, Saturday, September 7, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mr. Michael Burtniak 59, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

Annie Eleanor Fisher 84, Sunday, September 8, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mr. Larry Smyth 67, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

Dianne Rita Jenkins 73, Friday, August 30, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mrs. Mary Powers 87, Friday, September 6, 2019 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

William James “Jim” Hogan 60, Thursday, September 5, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home

Michael “Mick” Marlatt 72, Sunday, September 1, 2019 Blenheim Community Funeral Home Robert “Bob” Gaudreau 69, Saturday, September 7, 2019 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Notice to Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS and others. All claims against the estate of Margaret Ann Longmore, late of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, who died on the 15th day of March, 2019. Must be filed with the undersigned personal representative not later than October 31, 2019. After which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims which the estate trustee than shall have notice. Dated at Chatham-Kent this 29th day of August, 2019.

Susan Collins, estate trustee without a will by her lawyer, Hinnegan Law Professional Corporation, 75 Thames St., Box 428, Chatham, ON. N7M 5K5.

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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Hinnegan-Peseski

FUNERAL HOME

lifetransitions.ca • 519-351-4444

245 Wellington St. W., Chatham 519-352-2710

alexanderfuneralhome.ca

156 William St., Chatham 519.352.5120 www.peseski.com

A FAMILY BUSINESS THAT CARES

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THE CHATHAM VOICE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Recognizing Chatham’s wonderfully diverse cultural community.

Celebrating Moon Cake Festival (Mid Autumn Festival).

Celebrating the 1st Annual Mid-Autumn Harvest and Moon Cake Festival

ART SHOW AND SALE Showcasing Art by a New Local Artist: Regina M. Stockus Inspirations from her life and living in China for 16 years as Professor of Trade and Tourism Development.

“The China Dream”

Lucky Draws • Snacks • Moon Cakes Drinks • Fun Activities • Chinese Tea Culture

September 13th - 15th, 2019 10:00am - 6:00pm Downtown Chatham Centre - 100 King St. W. FREE Parking and Admission Net Proceeds to THE W.I.S.H. CENTRE - CHATHAM Hosted by: Improving Minds Tutoring & Coaching Ltd. Organized by: Tradelinks International Ltd. (Event managers and planners) Sponsored by: Several Corporations FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 226-229-2751 OR 519-809-4045