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The sky was buzzing at the Chatham Municipal Airport last week as aircraft hobbyists launched their model aircrafts into the sky at the 10th annual ThunderThrust event Sept. 17. Not your typical models, these aircraft are able to achieve speeds of more than 200 km/h. Preparing for a practice flight are Mike Stephenson, owner of a PC 21 Turboprop, with help from George Stalk and Pete Doupnik, organizer of the event. ThunderThrust is the last event at the airport for the 2022 year, capping a successful and busy season. ThunderThrust!
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“For our operation to work, we need tool and dye shops, welding shops, sheet metal shops, all kinds of support indus tries for us to use and real ly partner with,” he said.
“We really can’t afford a lot of downtime. We’re looking for suppliers we can reach out to and get immediate responses from.”
“What we do is not something we can get in and out easily. Once this equipment is in there, it’s going to stay there for a long time,” he said.
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“We were fortunate that we found the facility we did. It’s quite large and we have some room to keep growing on site,” Sturicz said. “We liked everything about it. It’s accessible, not out in the boonies. It’s nicely located with ready access for ship ping, including via rail.”
Hoyt said Jamie Rain bird, manager of C-K eco
Sturicz said salaries and hourly rates for employ ees have not yet been fi nalized.“We’re doing a lot of re search on what our full needs will be. We will do a thorough analysis on what the wage ranges are
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“They (United) made it clear from the very first meeting that they want to be an employer of choice. That’s something I don’t forget,” he said.
nomic development, was instrumental in providing United site selection per sonnel with everything they“Weneeded.spenta lot of time looking at properties. It was pretty fortunate we did find this place in Til bury. We didn’t know a lot about the area. We reached out to Jamie and we really got a thorough understanding what the community is about, what the work force is about and it really appealed to
for those positions and we’ll be prepared to offer comparable wages,” he said.Expansion into Canada has been a goal for United for years, Sturicz said. It facilitates access to other steel supply lines, as well as exporting to other mar kets.
United Industries Inc. is taking over the former Woodbridge Foam facility in Tilbury. It’s bring ing up to 100 jobs with it.
on Queen Street North. Greg Sturicz, president of United Industries, said the company has no plans on going anywhere any time soon, as it has signed a 30-year lease.
“We use local. We’re looking for local tool and
dye shops and we’ll con tinue to do that,” he said.
Tilbury ‘appealed’ to United Industries
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United Industries brass released more details about their planned ex pansion into Canada –specifically into the for mer site of Woodbridge Foam in Tilbury – during a media conference call Sept.United13. is a world leader in pleploystainlessprecision-engineeredsteeltubing.Thefirmhopestoemupwardsof100peoattheirTilburyloca
us,” he Rainbirdsaid.said he’s excit ed about what this will mean to Tilbury and area.
tion, which is United’s first foray into Canada.
United has taken over the Woodbridge facility
Sturicz and Jim Hoyt, who headed up the site selection process with United, said the search for a viable facility began in Windsor and expand ed from there. Once they reached Tilbury, they knew they had found the perfect spot.
Sturicz reiterated the in tent to connect with local support industries and trades as much as possi ble.
Hoyt said close-proximi ty support is vital.
anything to our lot,” Bow man added. “They didn’t even go on it (the lot).” Bowman said he and his neighbours hope the issue can be settled.
“We own the property and we take care of it our selves,” Bowman added. “We shouldn’t be getting aSouthbill.” Kent Coun. An thony Ceccacci said he had second-hand infor mation about the Detroit Drive grass cutting and he’s willing to help if the affected property owner reaches out to him.
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Chatham-Kent residents were especially angry that grass was out of control in localAccordingcemeteries.to Bowman, the grass in the vacant lots adjacent to the Detroit Drive homeowner’s lot was about two-and-a-half feetButhigh.the lot he helps cut was kept trimmed throughout.That’swhy he can’t un derstand why he’s getting a“Webill. have someone who saw that the municipali ty’s contractor did not do
But he said his depart ment is willing to look at the Detroit Drive case.
Sent out by the tax de partment July 27, the bill is for grass cutting on a va cant lot off Detroit Drive that Bowman and his wife, Lynn, own, along with six other residents.
“If the owner contacts me, I’ll review if the process was followed,” Brown said, adding that if there’s is a discrepancy the owner can appeal the decision.
Couple charged for grass cutting on property they help to maintain
on Detroit Drive.
“If a mistake is made, we’ll try to correct it and if not, it can go to the appeal process,” he said.
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Brown explained that under the Municipal Free dom of Information Pro tection and Privacy Act he’s not allowed to know the identities of property owners as they relate to bylaw issues.
The grass trouble started earlier this year when the municipal grass cutting got behind because of con tractor issues. The munic ipality was forced to put out requests for proposals and bring on new contrac tors.In the meantime, the spring grass grew like wildlife, leading to un sightly areas that prompt ed a slew of complaints to the municipality. Many
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Paul Bowman stands on the lot he co-owns with six other Detroit Drive residents in Chatham. Bowman recently received a bill from the municipality for grass cutting it says its contractor carried out. However, Bowman, and another neighbour have kept their portion tidy, using their own gas and riding lawnmowers this year, just as they have since 2007.
Chatham resident Paul Bowman is a man who prides himself on paying hisButbills.he recently received one from the municipality for $369.06 that he has no intention of paying.
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He said attempts to re solve the issue have gone unanswered and he’s frus trated.“I’mconfused,” Bowman told The Voice last week. “The municipality is drag ging their heels on this.”
The Union Gas retiree, who has lived on the street since 2007, has been shar ing the grass-cutting du
Ryan Brown, director of CK Public Works – the department that oversees long grass bylaw enforce ment – said Friday he wasn’t aware of the issue
ties on the 70-foot-by-200foot lot with neighbour Ross Moore for the past 15 years.The lot is part of a va cant area located in the Mud Creek floodplain. Bowman said he’s been told there are at least four other lots located in the empty green space that he believes are owned by the adjacent Church of Je sus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.The lot, that’s jointly owned by the Detroit Drive residents, used to house a communal septic system that serviced the homes, but Bowman said the system was no lon ger used after residents hooked up to sanitary sewers in 2012.
New C-K CAO hits the ground running
“To be able to lead those individuals is really kind of rewarding.
partner with Miller Canfield LLP in Windsor.
One of the reasons Duben said he was attracted to the job here is because Chatham-Kent is a single-tier municipality.
Duben is replacing former CAO Don Shropshire who re tired from the position late last year. However, Shropshire has continued to assist with the Wheatley disaster.
- Michael Duben
Meeting people and getting to know senior staff is crucial, Duben said.
In a meet-themedia event only three hours into his new job, Mi chael Duben told reporters that get ting to know staff and exploring the largemunicipality’sgeographic area are at the top of his to-do list.
sector.“He’s certainly the person to lead us to a whole new level,” Canniff said, adding he sup port’s Duben’s vision to make the municipality “an employer
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Duben noted Chatham-Kent is a “big organization” and that while he has a lot of knowledge about municipal government, Chatham-Kent has its own unique opportunities and chal lenges.
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“My understanding is we’ve got a good strong council – a very innovative organization, that is placing emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion.”
“I don’t believe you can be a good leader if you don’t know what your people are saying,” Duben explained, adding he plans to get a first-hand look at as many of Chatham-Kent’s work stations as possible.
“I always try to surround my
Mayor Darrin Canniff said the municipality is “extremely lucky” to have Duben, adding the veteran municipal leader is well respected in the municipal
- Michael Duben
Duben’s knowledge of mu nicipal government is deep and he brings both public and private sector ex perience to the job. He most re cently served as the CAO of Ox ford County for 21 months and as District of Mus koka CAO for seven years prior.
“My understanding is we’ve got a good strong council – a very innovative organization, that is placing “emphasis on di versity, equity and inclusion.”
self with people that are smart er than me,” Duben said with a smile, noting he is not quali fied” to do the wide variety of jobs within the organization.
Learning the ropes is priority one for Chatham-Kent’s new Chief Administrative Officer.
“To be able to lead those in dividuals is really kind of re warding,” Duben said, because “every day you learn something” from the employ ees.
Duben has purchased a home in Chatham and will be mov ing here later this fall.
Shaping the mu nicipality into be ing “an employer of choice” is another goal Duben would like to work towards, noting it’s an employer’s market and attracting and retaining
of“Ifchoice.wehave great staff, we can have great service.”
“It’s very clear to the public who is responsible for what,” heDubensaid. also did his homework on Chatham-Kent.
He is a former general manager at the City of Windsor, and is a lawyer with 10 years’ experi ence as a senior corporate law
There are some really hardworking people here who really know what they are doing.”
“There are some really hardwork ing people here who really know what they are do ing.”
Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice Chatham-Kent’s new CAO, Michael Duben started work for the municipal ity earlier this month.
When questioned about his vision and goals, Duben point ed out the 18-member council makes the decisions and his job is to carry out those decisions. The possibility of a new civic centre complex in the Downtown Chatham Centre is one of the proj ects Duben will be working on, and the Wheat ley disaster will continue to be a priority.
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I am running for re-elec tion for Chatham-Kent council because I believe in our community and its future. I want my chil dren to love living in Cha tham-Kent, and my par ents to be able to grow old here. I am proud of some of the collective achieve ments made last term, but believe there is more work to be done.
I am running to give Ward 1 a fair represen tation of rural issues in Chatham Kent. If elect ed, I aim to be both an accessible councillor and to work with the other councillors in raising the profile of rural C-K.
What do you hope to achieve if elected?
What are the key issues? Infrastructure is the largest issue for Cha tham-Kent. I learned very quickly last term that CK council has to balance new investments with the operating and asset man agement costs of the infra
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access to pro grams and services is an other issue that we have to pay attention to going forward. Finally, commu nity well-being is an is sue in CK. By well-being, I mean health, housing, and the ability of people to achieve their goals.
What do you hope to achieve if elected?
Melissa Harrigan
community overall. Lo cally, the recovery and rebuilding of Wheatley is on the top of my list of things to achieve. Overall in CK, I would like to see improved opportunities for active transportation and access to green spaces and waterways, and in creased investments in the important infrastructure needed for our communi ties to grow and thrive as an epicentre for agricul ture.
I believe that my work and education are “just the right mix” for being a local councillor. As some one who studied political science in university, I un derstand policy and pro cess.
I feel honoured to be connected to many in the area, be it in farm ing, manufacturing or just socially around the
small towns, having lived in Tilbury and area for a large part of my life. I’ve lived and worked for some time in both Wheat ley and Chatham as well. My best experience to of fer would be my reservist career with the Canadian Forces as a Cadet Instruc tor Cadre Officer. It has taught me much about conflict resolution, net working and how to ac complish a task no matter how difficult it may seem. It’s very rewarding for both professional devel opment and in assisting local youth to be better people.Iamalso involved with RCL Br. 206 in Tilbury as an ordinary member, and am the chairman of the Stoney Point Sportsmen’s Club.
What are the key issues? Infrastructure and its in vestment are large issues facing Chatham-Kent, being so large it seems much investment is fo cused on Chatham while the outlying towns are left to fight for themselves for funding or maintain ing services.
Melissa Harrigan
Why are you running?
I would fight to maintain
of our small towns. Rural bridges and roads, while a complicat ed issue, I believe should have more investment to support farmers in what they do and where a sig nificant part of C-K lives. What skills and experi ence do you bring?
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What skills and experi ence do you bring?
David Serednicki
If elected for council, I have goals for my local ward, and goals for our
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With all of the negative news about people not wanting to help others and the negativity health care is getting, I felt that
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Now we have a new king, and I can revert to singing the version of the British national anthem that I first learned as a child. Thankfully, unlike other anthems, it has not been rewritten multiple times to make it more “woke.”Godsave The King!
commemorative bone china plate with the new queen’s image on it, which I still have to this day.
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by those who love Dresden. We are very proud of what these volun teers have complishedacfor the beauty of the park and all of these folks should be soTheproud.Dresden communi
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Editor: In the next year or so, I will get to watch my second British coronation. Being a part of the “Silent Generation” which preceded the Baby Boomers, I recall watching the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Editor: Recently my or ganization was the recipi ent of a very kind gesture by a newlywed couple. I wish to share their idea in order to possibly inspire others to do the same. In lieu of gifts, they requested that wedding presents be monetary do nations to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. Our thrift store as
I was in the fourth grade at McKeough School at the time, and our teach er – Miss Miller – made a considerable fuss over the coronation and the fact that after years of kings, we now had a queen. Each student was given a
inches wide, about 24 inches high and about 24 inches deep, with a screen approximately 10 inches across. Instead of pure black and white, the screen had a slight greenish tinge to it.
I had to share how I am very impressed and thankful for the treatment that I experienced from everyone.
I was in good hands and I was taken to the trauma section of the ER at HealthChatham-KenttheAlliance.ThereIwastreated for my condition, tested and monitored for four hours by the amazing staff of nurses and doctor, with a positive outcome.
ty has worked very hard to show all that their town is the one to visit. I hope the hate slur piece will not keep them away.
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sists many CharitiesCampassociatedarea.Chatham-KentthroughoutpeopletheWearealsowithVincent.suchasours benefit the underprivi leged in various ways.
Editor: Regarding the article about the vandal ized picnic tables in Dres den, your story focused only on the hate slurs and had nothing about all the work that was done on all the picnic tables. They were so beautifully painted by volunteers,
Editor: On a recent Sunday while attending Mass at St Joseph’s here in Chatham, I found myself experiencing medical distress.Iwasalmost immediate ly attended to by some of my fellow parishioners who called the paramed ics and the EMS unit to come to my aid. They took great care looking af ter me until help arrived. The paramedics and the EMS crews made me feel calm and confident that
So here is a big thank you to he parishioners who initially looked after me, the paramedics, and the nurses and doctor in the ER at CKHA.
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C-K Votes
Represent constitu ents to city hall and not the other way around. Work with the com munity to rebuild Wheatley’s core.
What skills and experience do you bring?
I have multiple leadership courses, I am willing and able to listen, I have the time to commit to Ward 1 and have a strong work ethic.
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What do you hope to achieve if elected?
Working together as a whole to do things to pro tect our nityhappeningstructure,andmorelevelsSupportenvironment.lobbyinghigherofgovernmentforhelpinmaintainingimprovingourinfraPromotepositivethingsinourcommuandallthatwehaveto offer.
I am retired and want to serve by listening to taxpayers and repre senting them and the community in a way that respects their hardearned dollars. To help and support the changes they want to see for the next four years.
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Thirty-six years in senior management positions for an international company. Managed the day to day operations of the local company.
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Reel in wasteful spending of tax payers dollars.
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It’s time for a change to bring com mon sense to council.
I am running because I be lieve I have and can contin ue to be a voice for all peo ple. I take the time to listen to all who stop to talk. I help wherever I can. It has been an honour to serve the municipality for the last four years on coun cil. I believe I have shown it is important to not only be a councilor but to be ac tive in our community and to give back, helping out whenever possible. To lead by example and promote our community and all that
During the last four years as a member of council I have endeav oured to bring a strong voice to advocate for the South Kent Ward. I want to continue to be that voice and continue to
To work as part of a team
I feel Anthony Ceccacci
THE CHATHAM VOICETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 PAGE 9 C-K Votes 2022 – Ward 2 South Kent 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham 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! THE CENTRE WILL BE SHOWCASING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS & SERVICES offered:Programs • Art JohnwithArts • Billiard Room • Bridge • Cardio Weightsand • Carpet Bowling • Chair Yoga with Ted • DrummingDjembe • Essentrics • BridgeDuplicate • Euchre • Exercise with Steve • Foot Care • Greeting Cards • Jamie’s Social • Ladies WorkingWood • Line Dance with Karen • Line KickettesDance/ • Pepper • Rummolli • Salsa • Scrapbooking • Tablet Class • Woodshop • Walking Club • Take ThursdaysOut • Zumba with Amy • Yoga with Ted • Basic Bridge with Judy • KeithBridgeBeginnerwith • Cardiac Care Program –RoomFitness • Cribbage • Exercise with Katelin • Group theSessionsIndividualorinGym • Hand and Foot • withBridgeIntermediateLessonsKeith • SingingKaraokeClub • Outreach with Evelyn • Paint Class with Natalie • Sewing Club • Tai Chi We offer a variety of programs for older adults. Stop in for a tour or see the program line-up activelifestylecentre.orgat SaturdayMondayOPEN-Friday9am-9pmasscheduled&SundayCommunityEventsandRentals We also will have many community partners and businesses that are offering services for Servicesseniors.offered:•BloodPressureClinics•Café•DiabeticFootCare•EstheticianServices•NailSalon•HairSalon•RegularFootCare•RentalandCateringServices Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing & squash Pre-order by Wednesday @ 3:30pm. Pick-up Thursday between 11:30am - 2:30pm TAKE OUT TraditionalOctoberTHURSDAYS6TurkeyDinner$12NOTICE: ALC Annual General Meeting (AGM) Friday, September 23rd, 2022 at 12pm ALL MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND All Programs will be cancelled during meeting The Active Lifestyle Centre is Looking for Board Members
What skills and experi ence do you bring?
experienced leadership will be critical.
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Work together towards housing solutions that are affordable.
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Imagine CK is clearly the issue that’s on the top of everybody’s mind, Talbot Trail closure, Erie Shore Drive continue to be difficult situations, as does Wheatley. There’s also the larger issue of the broader economy, in flation and a potential re cession. We need to make sure we’re prepared for
Trevor Thompson
In my work as a lead er in the healthcare sys tem in the last decade, I have seen firsthand how it takes partnership and dedication to achieve re sults and make change. Having one term of ex perience on council also means I have a running start in the role, and can build on existing relation ships to achieve goals.
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Why are you running?
Melissa Harrigan, Ward 1
ed?ifachievehopedoWhatyoutoelect thatlearnedI’veasa municipal rep resentative, it’s not about what I want to achieve, it’s about what the com munity wants, and the cards we’re dealt. I’m proud of our accom plishments over the last four years, but nobody could have foreseen what transpired. Ultimately I want to represent Ward 2 to the best of my abilities.
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Why are you running?
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Amy Finn, Ward 6
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What are the key is sues?
Anthony Ceccacci
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Work to promote the re tention of our youth af ter post secondary or for newcomers looking to settle in our area.
that comes together for the better and support of all residents no matter where they may live. Finding a suitable solu tion to all problems and remembering the ripple effect. Success in one area means success in multiple areas.
Being a municipal coun cillor requires you to look at all sides of an issue, and
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Trevor Thompson
I want to build on the knowledge I have gained over the last four years to better serve and advance our com munity, in all aspects of growth, infrastructure and their overall experi ence in CK.
I’m running for council because our communi ties and neighbourhoods continue to need a voice at council that recognizes their individual needs, desires and identities. I also want to see a num ber of issues that were started over the last term completed.
a good councillor can’t be a single-issue candi date. Over the last eight years, I’ve been chair and vice-chair of the LTVCA, chair of Ridge Landfill Liaison committee, sat on the PUC and the trails committee. I’ve seen first hand the impacts that de cisions can make, alter ing lives and families in the process.
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Jacobs said SS No. 4 was a classic one-room school with grades 1-8 all in the one room. His teacher at
The retired farmer who now lives in Chatham said he was in Grade 2 at SS No. 4 in Raleigh Twp.
The Chatham Voice Don Jacobs recalls ex actly where he was when Queen Elizabeth was of ficially crowned back on June 2, 1953 – in school.
Queen Elizabeth II took over the throne after her father, King George VI, passed away on Feb. 6, 1952.
the time, Mr. Tracy, taught all subjects to all the dif ferent grades as well.
Municipal flags are at half staff in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. Cha tham-Kent residents mourning the queen can sign a public condolence
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Chatham’s Don Jacobs shows off his commemorative coin that marks the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Jacobs was given that coin while a Grade 2 student at SS No. 4 in Raleigh Township back in 1953.
the link: abeth-ii-condolences.tham-kent.ca/queen-elizwww.letstalkcha
The Queen was born in 1926 and ascended to the throne in 1952 when she was just 25 years old.
At the young age of eight, Jacobs received a
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The queen died Sept. 8 at the age of 96.
September 8th at the age ofMore96. details regarding public memorials and commemoration events will be shared in the days ahead as plans are con firmed.
commemorative coin to mark the occasion, some thing he proudly still has today. He said all the kids in the school received such a coin.
Queen Elizabeth II died
To continue to bring South Kent constituent voices to the council ta ble regarding everyday issues that affect them. I would also like the con tinued opportunity to represent Chatham-Kent and work cohesively on bi-national and regional organizations such as the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), as Canadian vice-chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Shoreline Re silience and as co-chair of the Thames River Phos phorus Reduction Collab orative(TRPRC) respect fully.
What are the key issues?
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Why are you running?
What do you hope to achieve if elected?
Why are you running?
Clare Latimer
Wallaceburg: Shoppers Drug Mart, 99.1CKXS, Taylor’s Variety, Black Goose, No Frills, Hometown Deli
Blenheim: McIntyre I.D.A. Pharmacy, Jim’s Barber Shop, Blenheim Seniors Centre, Blenheim Variety, Blenheim Municipal Service Centre
I also want to increase some of the services in the smaller, rural commu nities.
We have a huge shortage of affordable housing and many residents are on the brink of being homeless. I feel that we can do better by rehabilitating and pro viding resources.
What skills and experi ence do you bring?
Anthony Ceccacci a significant increase in housing concerns with our most vulnerable; these issues are only magnifying, and solutions are required imme diately, as temporary emergency shelters are not a viable response to addressing these issues. Additional concerns are the continued down loading by the province to our com munity which requires dedicated leadership. What do you hope to achieve if elected?
What skills and experi ence do you bring?
ing options for young adults/families to rent or purchase and for older adults who wish to down
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foundation with a grassroots, bootson-the ground approach. Continu ing to be accessible and approach able while being a driving force for the advancement of our community! What skills and experience do you bring?
areas and the “City” of Chatham. I want to work hard to find unity for all of C-K and to facilitate change.
• Supporting our farm ers’ rights to do what they choose with their land, while incentivizing
I also think that all rural areas must have highspeed Internet.
Large geographic area with a limited residential tax base who are already struggling to make ends meet with everyday ris ing costs and inflation.
Clare Latimer
Four years of a strong presence in the community. Strategic and crit ical thinker that brings a balanced approach to decision making. Deter mined to make a difference while fo cusing on collaboration, team build ing and community growth.
Dresden: MacTavish Pharmacy, Thamesville: Fast & Fresh, Movie Den, Studio 519
Lack of alternate finan cial resources to effec tively upgrade/improve the resilience of older infrastructure and/or to build/maintain new in frastructure for anticipat edLackgrowth.ofaffordable hous
Pain Court: Pain Court Market, Central Tavern
I grew up on a cash crop farm in Raleigh Town ship, which is where I learned much of my work ethic.Iam a college graduate, have co-owned two busi nesses, and am a volun teer firefighter.
Wheatley: Circle K Store, Jack’s Restaurant
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What skills and experience do you bring?
What are the key issues?
I am approachable, re spectful and collabora tive. I am open to new ideas with consideration for all opinions and will consistently take a com mon sense approach.
size.Limited systemic harm reduction resources and few supportive hous ing options to effectively meet addiction and/or substance abuse challeng es in our community.
Merlin: Merlin General Store
• Not enough commu nity involvement before major decisions have been made.
I hope to ensure that we are spending money where it is needed most.
Charing Cross: Post Office/Bert’s Plumbing
We need to have a better solution for all the stolen property, vandalism and theft within our munici pality.Population growth is outpacing the growth of industry, infrastructure, essential and emergency services.Iwould also like to see more industry growth of good paying jobs to help balance the employment and housing needs of cur
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Erieau: Eau Buoy, Bayside Brew Pub
food curityse issues. cessibleandablefordAfac transitmunitycomoptions.
• Tax dollars not being used efficiently.
when making decisions regarding our ongoing in frastructure challenges.
• Better maintenance of gravel rural roads and upgrading more to tar and chip.
I want to make this a community that families of all ages are happy to callWehome.need to create more jobs, by eliminating some of the red tape that busi nesses face, while incen tivizing more businesses to move here.
Mike Walker
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• Lack of good facilities and activities for young families to take advan tage of.
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I would like to see the development of more public private partner ships across our mu nicipal departments as we streamline services to address rising costs while ensuring continued face-to-face equitable ser vice access across Cha tham-Kent.Iwouldalso like to en courage continued sus tainable economic growth balanced with environ mental best-practices and protection of our valu able farmland; expand ed on-demand transit; improved affordable and supportive housing avail ability.
To serve and get real results and not empty promises for all residents of Ward 2. Work with other councillors to unify Chatham-Kent and make our municipality a place that people want to live in and invest in.
Ryan Doyle
Ryan Doyle
Throughout my career I’ve always been the goto guy, I’ve always been looked at as a leader. I understand and respect timelines and I’ve always been a good communica tor.
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To continue to build off a solid
Now that I am married and have started a family, I want to help shape the future of Chatham-Kent, and I feel like it is time to take that next step. We need more young people on council in order to get a better overall view of the community, as well as some new ideas. We need people that are not going to be afraid of confronta tion and are ready to ask the tough questions when they need to be asked. What are the key is sues?
Chatham-Kent, like many wa terfront communities, faces very challenging and difficult decisions regarding erosion. The costs of ad dressing these issues are simply not obtainable without the assistance of upper levels of government. We need to continue to advocate for ad ditionalChathamfunds.Kent is beginning to see
Tilbury: Ashley’s Place
Mike Walker
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I found myself wanting to give more and do more for the people of Cha tham-Kent. I have lived in Chatham-Kent my en tire life, and most of those years have been spent in South-Kent. I want to ensure that all small communities within the municipality, more specif ically those within Ward 2, don’t lose their identity.
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Chatham: Anne’s Smoke Shop, Downtown Chatham Centre, Legion Branch 628, Maple City Bakery, Active Lifestyle Centre, Wednesday Market, Royal LePage, Pharmasave, 7-11, Schinkels, Lenover, Betty Brite
Loss of farmland lending to world-wide sustainable
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Why are you running?
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Mitchell’s Bay: Mitchell’s Bay Variety, Dover Duds
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After 19 years of running Rossini’s Restaurant, Ed and Berta Prelaz are set to retire.
Rob Marchand, left, poses for a with “Datu” Shishir Inocalla on Sept. 14 at Toy Wars & Collectibles Wallaceburg. Inocalla played Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Michelangelo in the original movie and TV series. Inocalla was on hand to sign autographs and pose for photos, with proceeds towards martial arts training for Filipino children. He also slipped over to the Wallaceburg Mu seum to train with local youth who are in the martial arts.
“Thank you again, Chatham-Kent, for your loyal patronage and sup port of our small business,” the couple said on the Rossini Face book page. “We will miss you just as much as you will miss us!”
Boothill up and running Bothwell has a new store, as Boot
Rossini’s changing hands
The theatre released its fall and winter schedule recently, with the likes of Randy Bach man, Jann Arden, Lawrence Gowan, the Irish Rovers and Colin Mochrie on the sched ule.After an extended intermis sion due to the COVID pan demic, the Capitol will hold its first “Capitol Presents” season in three years.
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The Prelazs said they look forward to travelling, playing golf, and spending more time with family and friends, as well as “not work ing 50 out of 52 Saturdays a year.”
They plan on offering gift baskets and even dia per cakes in the future.
Feb. 19: Sing out your 1980s memories with Choir! Choir! Choir!
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Other events include:
brand-new quartet.
The store is open Tues day to Saturday.
Box Office located at the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William St. N. Chatham.
Jan. 27: Jannwriter,award-winningMulti-platinumsinger,songactressandauthorArdentakesthestage.
The Chatham Voice that highlights some of the achievements made and efforts underway in Cha tham-Kent’s business community. Send your in formation to bruce@cha thamvoice.com.
Details about the new owners will be shared as soon as they become available.
Feb. 18: Hypnosis and im provisation come together in Hyprov: Improv Under Hyp nosis, featuring Colin Mo chrie and Asad Mecci.
hill General Store recently opened on Main Street in Bothwell.Runby Jodi Kish and Mark Baverstock, the store offers “something for everyone,” Kish said. That includes home de cor, giftware, man cave items, purses, jewelry, toys, old-time candy, sta tionery, personal care
March 4: The Irish Rovers, who were booked to perform on March 17, 2020 only to be pushed back due to the pan demic, return to the Capitol Theatre stage.
The season kicks off Oct. 3 with a one-night only per formance by The Tenors.
Capitol releases ’22-’23 schedule
The couple reported recently on social media that at the end of Oc tober, a new owner will take over the restaurant at that time.
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Nov. 25: Canadian rock leg end Gowan performs.
Ed, Berta and Devon Prelaz pur chased the restaurant 18 years later.
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Canada’s Mark Masri and Sicily’s Alberto Urso have re cently joined Clifton Murray and Victor Micallef to form a
The Prelazs took over Rossini’s in 2003. It was founded in 1948 by Carlo and Amalia Rossini.
items, housewares, and hardware.
Oct. 12: The Mush Hole, a story of Canada’s first Indian Residential school, the Mo hawk Institute, and honours the resilience, courage, and strength of residential-school survivors.
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Classic Canadian entertain ers, international voices and comedy are on the menu for the Chatham Capitol Theatre in the coming months.
Charlie Garrod of Chatham is seen with Luce Cools picking up his brand new 2022 Jeep Cherokee X model. As a returning, satisfied customer, this is Charlie’s 8th vehicle he has purchased from Luce over the years. Enjoy your newest vehicle during the upcoming fall season!
Ninja Turtle visits
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Amalia, “Mamma” Rossini passed away in January 1995. Bill and Jean Rossini continued to run the family operation using her original reci pes.
Feb. 4: Enjoy an evening of classic and contemporary animated cartoons, with the audio tracks performed live on stage, The Queen’s Car toonists perform.
March 23: Out of a global pandemic comes a new story from father-son duo Randy and Tal Bachman. The pair tells stories through song and visuals as Bachman & Bachman.Findmore information on upcoming shows at 7770,8338cktickets.com,Buychathamcapitoltheatre.com.www.ticketsonlineatwww.call519-354-ortollfree1-866-807-inpersonatCKtickets
• 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.
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Calling all crafters and Christmas Bazaar fans. The Chatham Lions Club is inviting you to secure your space and sell your wares at our Christmas Bazaar. Saturday, November 5 from 9-4pm. We will be hosting our Bazaar at the WISH Centre on King Street E, Chatham. Call 519-352-0062.
• 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 Barker & Friends from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone
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rite street, dream house, or fun place to live! Learn the basics of collage and then go crazy creating your vision. All material will be provided. Registration is required, please phone 519.354.2940, email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca or text 519.401.7174.
Friday, September 23, 2022:
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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.
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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.
Saturday, September 24, 2022:
• Sprucedale United Church Broasted Chicken Dinner - includes
•Welcome.Turns&Tales presents micro-po et and essayist Michael Dudley (www.michaeljdudley.com). Meet & greet, signings, reading and dis cussion from 2:00pm-4;00pm. 213 King St. W. 519-351-2665.
Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com michelle@chathamvoice.comor ACROSS
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am– 9:30pm.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022:
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• 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-10:30am. Take out only.
Community Events
Thursday, September 29, 2022:
• Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club. Meetings held the last Thurs day of each month at Erickson Arena, side door. 7:00pm. All
Thursday, September 22, 2022:
• Do you live with a Chronic Health Condition or are a Caregiver for someone who does? JOIN US and learn how to take control of your health! Master Your Health Chronic Pain, Thursdays, Sept. 22Oct. 27, 2022. 9:30am—12:00pm. FREE Registration at:
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.
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• 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 spe cials are ham & scallops 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.
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
Wednesday, September 28, 2022:
• Easy clogging group meets every Thursday, 10:00am-11:00am at Alexandria’s Dance Studio. Starts Sept. 15. Call Nancy 519-352-7921.
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us for a Celebration of Life October 1, 2022 at the Active Lifestyle Centre 2:00pm - 4:00pm to share and remember.
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Marie Ouellette 87, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
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Tom (Smoke) Beckstead 70, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home
Housekeeping Helper would need to be available to work days during the week. Must be able to manage stairs, carry up to 30 pounds and be able to work on your feet for extended periods. Must have your own transportation to Westover Treatment Centre, Thamesville, ON. Send resume jelliott@westovertreatmentcentre.cato
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Richard (Dick) Pollock 84, Sunday, September 11, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
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Kitchen Helper would need to be available to work days on the weekends and available for additional shifts during the week during the day. Must have your food handlers certificate, be able to work on your feet for extended periods, ability to manage stairs and prepare meals and snacks according to established standards and on schedule.
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George Augustowitsch 75, Saturday, September 10, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home
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Anthony Losonsky 77, Monday, September 12, 2022 Life Transitions
Bernard Wilken, age 90, beloved husband of the late Margaret (Vandenberg) Wilken (1990). Born in Holland in 1932, son of the late Anna (Lucasen) and Hendrick Wilken. Loving father of Mary Faubert, Rick Wilken, Tom (Doris) Wilken and Theresa (Arthur) Matthews. Dearest grandfather of 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Dear brother of Rita Burm and Conrad (Bonnie) Wilken. He will also be sadly missed by daughter-in-law Deb Wilken and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Henry Wilken, sisters Helena Wilken, Elizabeth (Martin) VanDeHogen, Annie (Peter) Gielen and brother-in-law Theo Burm. John worked for many years with CSX Railway until his retirement. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday September 17, 2022 at 10 AM in St. Ursula’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Tilbury Manor. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Ralph Van Dusen 81, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home
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