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Logan Alexander, 3, with the assistance of volunteer Gioia Greco, puts out a “fire” as part of the F.I.R.E. Challenge Course in front of the Civic Centre on Saturday at FireFest. On a hot day, the wet event was a hit with its young participants, as well as parents who stood nearby and caught the overspray. For additional photos, please see page 20.
ed 12,000-15,000 people strolled through the downtown over the course of the day. “To see the streets filled from 10 a.m. to 4 or 4:30
p.m., it’s very rewarding,” he said. The presence of Ecto-1 led to a new component for FireFest this year, a trip to the drive-in. That
took place Friday night at The Boonies Drive-In near Tilbury, where the original Ghostbusters movie aired free of charge. “We had 160-170 cars
at the drive-in. Just the idea of being out under the stars on a perfect night was outstanding. It worked out well for everyone,” DeNure said.
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Well concerns not appeased By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
A packed public meeting organized by North Kent 1 wind farm owners Pattern Energy and Samsung on Thursday degraded into shouting after Dr. David Colby, medical officer of health for Chatham-Kent, said
he stands by his assertion that the North Kent well water is safe to drink. Meant to be a meeting to provide technical and scientific information to area residents about the turbine construction process and its effect on local wells, several North Kent residents upset about the state of their dirty well
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He said the ministry has heard and understands the community’s concerns, and are aware there is an underground aquifer that flows over the Kettle Point shale rock formation. As well, he said there might be that shale in water wells that contains heavy metals. “I can tell you we are looking at turbidity. We are not looking at specific particles, we are looking at turbidity because the concern is that wind turbine construction and operation could be disturbing the sediment and the vibrations causing turbidity. That’s why turbidity is one the critical parametres to be analyzed,” Moroney told a North Kent resident. The 12 residents that have now complained about well water prob-
lems are waiting for the reports on the testing done by NKW through AECOM to be analyzed by the MOECC. Mark Smith, who was also at the meeting on behalf of the ministry, said there is no exact timeline on when the assessment would be done and they are adding more resources to look at all the data collected. Some residents expressed concern that the three months it may take for the assessment to be done will be useless as by that time, as construction of the turbines will be well underway. North Kent Wind, Pattern Energy and Samsung officials have said their scientific evidence, pre-project sample testing and vibration data speaks for itself that pile-driving did not and will not cause sediment
contamination of the area wells, and they have no intention of stopping construction while the ministry assesses the company’s reports.
One farmer, who didn’t give his name, said he allowed a turbine to be built on his property, and it “makes him sick to see what is going on.”
“All I know is, I know a certain individual quite closely and she is in a hell of a mess through no fault of her own and you don’t realize the heart-
ache this is causing,” the farmer said. “Nobody should have to put up with this dirty shitting water coming because of no fault of their own.”
In August, Chatham-Kent council voted to provide well water testing for five individuals who had contacted the provincial Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. There are currently 11 individuals
who have contacted the Ministry and all are eligible to have their well water tested. Chatham-Kent CAO Don Shropshire said the action was taken so that all 11 residents have the same ability to have
their water tested independently. The municipality, working with public health officials, has identified labs in Ontario that are both licensed and accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accred-
itation to test drinking water for microbiological agents, organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, and other particulate matter. Shropshire said residents will have the option to choose any of the
accredited labs and the cost will be borne by the municipality. Residents who are interested in learning more about the testing can contact the office of the mayor or CAO at 519-3601998.
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Dr. Storer Boone, author of the Golder Report for the North Kent 1 Wind Farm project, shows the scientific evidence he gathered that he said proves pile-driving and vibration from the turbine construction and operation has little to no impact on water wells several hundred feet away.
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The latest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) numbers are out, and our two main local school boards have areas of pride, as well as places where they fall below the provincial average. The Lambton-Kent District School Board (LKDSB), however, only had one area where it met or exceeded the provincial average. The St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) saw its Grade students exceed the provincial average in reading, writing and mathematics. The numbers cool off, however, at the next level. Grade six SCCDSB students matched the provincial average in writing, but trailed in reading and mathematics. “Our students continue to demonstrate strong performance on these assessments for reading and writing, which is at or above the provincial average in both Grade 3 and 6,” Laura Callaghan, Superintendent of Education for elementary curriculum, said in a release. At the LKDSB, the grades 3 and 6 reading, writing and math scores all fall below the provincial average. “We appreciate the ongoing commitment of our educators and administrators – not just in the grades assessed by EQAO, but at all levels –
to improve academic outcomes for students in the areas of mathematics and literacy,” said Director Jim Costello. “We are proud of the progress of our students and we continue to look for ways to improve our assessment preparation and the integration of technology to enhance learning opportunities.” EQAO has also released results for the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), with SCCDSB students topping the provincial average. LKDSB numbers for the OSSLT fell below the provincial level. EQAO Results for Grade 9 math showed applied SCCDSB students topping the provincial average, but academic kids trailing it. “There was a concerted focus at the secondary level to increase the achievement of students studying in the applied stream,” Johnson said. “These efforts have yielded results, with students scoring 13 percentage points above the provincial average – an improvement of 17 percentage points over the previous year.” The LKDSB Grade 9 applied math students exceeded the provincial average. It’s academic kids, however, did not. According to LKDSB officials, the EQAO results have remained relatively stable in the LKDSB throughout the past five years.
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Adding green, and shade, to Chatham-Kent By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
On a sweltering version of the first day of autumn, two partners planted shade trees at select spots around the municipality. Greg Van Every of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) and Sandy Kambouris of the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit joined forces for the planting effort. It’s part of the Tomorrow’s Greener Communities Today project, which is a multi-component education and communication community tree planting initiative that encourages sun protective behaviors in communities. The late September heat wave that rippled across Chatham-Kent last week left many folks seeking shade at every opportunity, and pointed out how too often there is very little. The greener communities project was developed in 2013 by the health unit in partnership with the LTVCA, with funding received from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. Shade tree coverage in Chatham-Kent is among the lowest in the province. The LTVCA estimates that Chatham-Kent has only 4.5 per cent of its land shaded with trees. This is a big difference from historic data, which estimates that Chatham-Kent was once equally divided in thirds by forest cover, prairies, and wetlands. The World Health Organization recommends at least 12-per-cent tree cover for a healthy, maintainable community. Van Every said the trees planted Friday are all Carolinian species, which is native to Chatham-Kent.
Working with the health units on the initiative makes sense, he added. “We’re always looking for partnerships,” he said. “And this is a great partnership with the health unit.” Tree cover helps to improve air quality, temperature regulation, energy use, storm water management, road pavement life, and quality of life. Tree cover also provides shade, which protects from the dangerous effects of the sun, including skin cancer. “It’s a perfect fit for us,” Van Every said. “Use trees for shade, moderating heat, cleaning the water and cleaning the air.” When The Voice caught up to the tree planters, they were at the Chatham Campus of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. The duo planted a hackberry and a cucumber tree near the ambulatory care entrance to the hospital. It’s a spot staff also use to enjoy an outdoor lunch. Van Every said when the trees mature, they will offer cool shade in an area that is currently dominated by sun. And that shade means protection from harmful UV rays. Since the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable, addressing ultraviolet radiation exposure can greatly change the future problem of this disease. Providing shade in communities is an example of reducing ultraviolet radiation exposure. In collaboration with Chatham-Kent’s Public Health Workplace Wellness Program, information letters and applications were sent in May to workplaces inviting them to apply for free trees. Van Every and Kambouris were to plant trees
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Twisting in the wind For the people concerned about sediment and turbidity contamination of their wells in the area of wind farm projects, time seems to be running out. Pattern Energy and Samsung officials sat down with the media last week before a public meeting scheduled that night to explain the science behind their conviction that turbine construction and operation have little to no impact on water wells several hundred feet away. Their expert, Dr. Storer Boone, was on hand to explain his findings in the Golder Report, which he authored for the environmental tribunal hearing convened to hear the concerns of the Water Wells First group several months ago. Boone explained his science, the vibration testing done before the project began, and the extra measures the wind farm company took, such as baseline water well testing that WWF was able to have added to the approval permit. Pattern officials Beth O’Brien and Jody Law said unequivocally that their project is not causing well contamination or turbid well conditions experienced by 12 well owners in the North Kent Wind project area. They also will not consider suspending the project until the Ministry of Environment finishes its assessment of the data North Kent Wind has provided, which they say proves they are not responsible. WWF has their own experts and 12 well owners who beg to differ that pile-driving IS causing the well problems. For them, however, all their efforts to date, while making more people aware, may be a case of too little, too late. NKW will continue with construction, hoping to start putting the turbines themselves together by November to meet government deadlines for the project. By the time the MOE finishes its assessment, which they have given no timeline for, the turbines will be up. The only thing well owners with issues can hope for is that if the company can be shown responsible, they will have to take remediation measures to fix the wells, up to and including hooking people up to municipal water as per the permit agreement. Meeting with Pattern officials, there seems to be no doubt in their mind they are not responsible, but can how can all the issues from East St. Clair to Dover to North Kent be one giant coincidence? If you were a betting person, those odds would be ridiculous. Someone needs to figure out what is happening in North Kent and be responsible for spearheading an investigation, or we in Chatham-Kent are going to have a huge chunk of land with tainted water, and the wind farm companies will be long gone.
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Cat Cafe a hit at the library Sir: I was at the Caturday Cat Cafe at the Chatham branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library, The Queen Street Branch in Chatham, on Sept. 23. This show was put on by the local animal shelter group in Chatham and the Library. There were probably about a dozen cats there in the conference room of all colours, sizes, mostly kittens, and one older looking black and white cat, who seemed to like laying in a card board box!
These cats were up for adoption, but one had to fill out a form, and then go to the Park Avenue East shelter for final purchase and pickup. The shelter also had hand-knit toys for the cats, and they had catnip in them. The toys were being sold as a fundraiser for the shelter at a cost of $10. A group of people coming to see the cats, many of them children accompanied by adults, were allowed 15 minutes to
view and play with the cats, and there was a small line up to see the cats while I was there. I didn’t adopt a cat myself, because of allergy reactions that I have incurred late in life. Having a cat, though, is a big responsibility, just like having children with you all the time. We had cats when I lived at my parents’ home, and enjoyed my time with them. The cat show ran from 10 am. to 2 p.m., and some of the cats were so tired
by the time I got there that some were hiding in their cat carrying cases, trying to have a nap. The children there were really having fun with the kittens, though. It was good entertainment for 15 minutes, and best of all it was free. Thanks to the animal shelter and library volunteers and staff who put on this program, hope you do it again sometime in the future. Frank Doyle Chatham
Navistar property needs work Sir: When I moved to Chatham on June 3, 2009, I really felt at home here. My wife and I both fell in love with this town which we didn’t even know existed until my wife heard it mentioned when we were living in Elliot Lake in Northern Ontario. We love driving around the different “corners” looking at the tilled
fields bursting with growth. When I talk with men waiting in the local barbershop, there seem to be two subjects on their minds, namely the Capitol Theatre and Navistar. I don’t know all the ins and out of either the theatre or the truck assembly plant dispute, but, having been
affected adversely by “streamlining” in the newspaper industry, I felt joy for the former Navistar employees whom, it seemed, were owed $35 million by the company. In my opinion there remains only one problem. The plant closed eight years ago. It was demolished a few years later.
All that’s left of Navistar are memories and a few acres of valuable land on Richmond Street, a field of gravel, cracked concrete and bountiful weeds. I don’t know who actually owns the land, but it’s time that person got cracking, as the Ontario egg farmers say. Stephen J. Beecroft Chatham
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Gorgeous 3 BR home on 2 acres with huge rooms throughout. Open concept kitchen/living/dining. Unbelievable shop & detached garage. $529,900
3 BR, 1.5 bath ranch home. Thoroughly renovated. Good sized bedrooms & large livingroom. Large deck overlooks above ground heated pool. $184,900
8892 Talbot Trail, Blenheim Sprawling 3BR, 2.5 bath ranch on beautifully landscaped lot. 2 attached garages and many unique & rare features. $429,900.
6642 Talbot Trail Saturday, September 30 1:00 - 3:00pm
4 year old 3,300 sq.ft. raised rancher. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Open concept living room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking 28’ x 28’ deck and the lake. Huge kitchen w/island and breakfast bar in addition to spacious formal dining room. Exceptional master w/coffered ceiling, 9’x6’ walk in closet and incredible ensuite. 3 other huge bedrooms. Spacious family and games room. New storage shed/shop with hydro. See you there!
Country Living near the Lake 19170 Douglas Rd. Custom-built rancher with walk-out basement. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with gourmet kitchen. Family room with gas fireplace. Florida room and both 2 car attached and separate 3 bay garage.
18 Cramar Cres., Chatham
Gorgeous executive 3 BR ranch. Great floor plan, massive kitchen & large living room with fireplace. Oversized garage & beautiful patio with covered area. $599,900.
571 Victoria Ave., Chatham
106 William St., Merlin
3 BR, 1 bath brick bungalow on a gorgeous lot. Detached garage/workshop & cute front porch. Bursting with potential! $169,900.
Awesome buisness potential plus living quarters plus seperate 3 BR moible home. All brick building seats up to 55 people with many updates! $99,900.
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18394 Erie Shore Drive, Erieau
125 Parr St., Blenheim Lakefront 3 BR ranch. Beautiful gas fireplace, 2 BR, 1 bath bungalow with detached bright kitchen & cozy dining nook. Huge attached garage. Suitable for year round living, garage. Fully fenced yard, pool & deck. $139,900. cottage or income property. $274,900.
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215 Grand Ave. W., Chatham Well established business for sale. Recently renovated, plenty of parking & outdoor patio space. $284,900.
17 Oakgrove Lane
A spectacular unit, professional designed and with premium cupboards, flooring and all the extra little things like crown moulding, 3 baths, 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage and you can’t find a better value anywhere in the city. You name the closing date. Now reduced to $304,900.
2804 Kent Line
Just like new, this home is as clean as you can be. Lovely cupboard, practical flooring, excellent roofing, en-suite bath off the master, updated windows, on demand water heater, gas heat, central air and the shop to die for. This shop is insulated, heated and has water. Reduced to $279,000.
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56 Shawnee Trail
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725 St. Clair St.
1000 sq. feet on perhaps the busiest street in the city. Lots of parking, low common fees and available now. You can’t miss with this exposure and signage is available at the road. $11.00.
83 Smithfield
Custom built by Dominion, this one owner home is ready for you with large bedrooms, huge master with walk-in closeet and en-suite, fully finished basement, double garage and very bright home. You can’t miss on this one.
Mens Wear Store
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Chatham-Kent MLS Sold Ends - First Eight Months of 2017. We sell more houses than any other office in Chatham-Kent. Royal LePage Peifer has 38.6% of the Y-T-D market share of the combined top 5 brokerages in Chatham-Kent. Source: MLS Data, Chatham-Kent Real Estate Board, September 1, 2017.
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Deborah Rhodes* 519-401-5470
Bev Shreve** 519-358-8805
Ron Smith* 519-360-7729
Brandice Smith* 226-626-4838
David Smith* 519-350-1615
Larry Smyth** 519-355-8686
Michael Smyth* 519-784-5470
Carson Warrener* 519-809-2856
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2 CRAMAR $499,000 Lovely 4br, 2.5 bath 2 storey in Berkshire Subdivision on a beautifully landscaped lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Offer Pending 87 JANE, BLENHEIM • $136,900 2+1br bungalow with some updates. Call Chris 519-350-1402.
335 TOWANDA, ERIE BEACH • $479,900 Beautiful year round 3br, 2.5 bath home fronting on Lake Erie with beach access. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
10657 LAKEVIEW, C-K $689,000 Quality, grace & charm in this 4+1br, 2.5 bath 2 storey on Lake Morningstar. Call Patrick 519-360-0141.
920 CHARING CROSS $499,900
Magnificent 3br, 2.5 bath brick rancher. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
507 RIVERVIEW $499,900
3br, 1.5 bath bungalow on 1.69 acre site backing onto the Thames River + lg metal implement shed. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Offer Pending 44 JOPLYN $879,900
Lovely 4br, 3.5 bath 2 storey in a wooded setting with i/g pool. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
115 SMITHFIELD $339,900 Fantastic 4br, 3 bath 2 storey in very good condition and offers good value. Call Eric 519-436-4865.
4736 TALBOT, MERLIN $508,888 This 3+1br, 3 bath rancher is perched on the spectacular Lake Erie bluff. Call Brian K 519-365-6090.
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Steve Carroll* 519-355-9774
Eric Fitzgerald* 519-436-4865
Ronald Franko** 519-355-8181
Michael Gibbons* 519-365-5634
New Price 56 SHAWNEE $419,900 3+1br, 2 bath Vandersluis built south side rancher approx 1600 sq ft. Call David 519-350-1615.
10989 RIVER LIVE $899,900
4br, 3.5bath, 3500 sq ft executive ranch on 3.10 ac’s on the water. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.
8772 TALBOT $249,900
3br open concept bungalow with many updates on just over half an acre. Call Kristen 519-784-7653.
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Cindy Weaver** 519-360-0628
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23871 WINTERLINE PAINCOURT • $215,000 2br, 1.5 bath, 1.5 storey home with many improvements on a gorgeous very private lot. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
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Inventory & equipment incl. 60’x120’ all steel Vertec building on 4.77 acres at Hwy.401. 5 bay doors, 5 ton overhead crane. Call Ron 519-3607729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.
Beautiful double lot on Channel Ecarte with 80ft fronting on the water. Call Bev 519-358-8805.
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Includes High Grossing Business 20400 COUNTY RD 42, TILBURY • $1,400,000
4729 RIVERSIDE, PT LAMBTON • $345,000
12 OTTAWA $259,000 Gorgeous 3br, 1.5 bath 4 level side split with lovely heated i/g pool. Call Mike S 519-784-5470.
877 CHARING CROSS $925,000
Everything you could want! 5br, 2 storey with a beautiful yard. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
23567 PRINCE ALBERT $649,000 Beautifully landscaped 4br, 3.5 bath executive brick rancher with many updates on 3.86 acres. Call Steve 519-355-9774 or Brian 519-436-2669.
17 OAKGROVE $304,900
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Quality custom built home on a beautiful river lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
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4 SUNSET, BLENHEIM • $264,400
53 VISCOUNT $255,000
Sprawling 3br, 2 bath brick ranch with double attached garage. Call Chris 519-350-1402.
46 NORTHERN PINE $274,900
3+1br, 2.5 bath northside rancher. Call Gus 519-355-8668 or Heather 519-355-8666.
264 DELAWARE $99,900 Very affordable 2+1br, 1.5 bath bungalow. Call Eric 519-436-4865.
403/405 WALLACE, WALLACEBURG • $129,900 Duplex, both units have 2 bedrooms and views of the river. Call Kristen 519-784-7653.
82 PINE $114,900
Good 2 br starter home priced right! Call Larry 519-355-8686.
353 WALNUT, DRESDEN $88,900
3br, 2 bath bungalow with fenced yard, needs some TLC. Call David 519-350-1615.
George McDougall* 519-360-7334
June McDougall* 519-358-5199
Jim McLachlin** 519-358-3984
Sylvia Moffat** 519-355-8189
Ghassan (Gus) Najjar** 519-355-8668
Heather Najjar** 519-355-8666
Kristen Nead** 519-784-7653
Andrea Okopny* 519-359-2482
Chris Papple* 519-350-1402
Elizabeth Peifer* 519-436-8959
Offer Pending 4 OPAL • $279,900
Well cared for 3br, 1.5 bath 2 storey with many updates and 18x36 i/g pool. Call Larry 519-355-8686.
Commercial Lot
New Listing 77 BALDOON #20 $54,900 Excellent 1br condo apt on the top floor with a balcony. Call Andrea 519-359-2482.
Wayne Liddy* 519-436-4810
Beautiful 3br, 1.5 bath 2 storey in mint condition. Call Elliot 519-3588755 or Penny 519-360-0315.
D L O Offer Pending
Brian Keenan* 519-365-6090
7627 RIVERVIEW LINE $729,900
3 or 4br, 3 bath custom designed 1 floor townhouse with double car garage with all the extras. Call Jim 519-358-3984.
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243 MERRITT $189,900
4br, 1.5 bath 4 level with fully fenced in yard. Call Amber 519-784-5310.
725 ST CLAIR $289,900
1 ac lot with 120’ frontage on St. Clair just south of mall. Zoned HC1. Call Bev 519-358-8805.
Amber Pinsonneault* Patrick Pinsonneault** 519-784-5310 519-360-0141
Brian Preston* 519-355-9868
104 LONDON, THAMESVILLE • $69,900 A very spacious 3br, 2 bath, 1.5 storey century home. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
155 GRAND AVE W. $199,900
Great business opportunity. Fully leased. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Offer Pending
34 CAMPBELL $87,900 Great 3br starter home or investmest. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.
35 CHATHAM, BLENHEIM $135,000 Totally renovated duplex. Total rents $1,350/mth + utilities. Call Mike Smyth 519-784-5470.
399 CATHERINE, BLENHEIM • $29,000 49.39’X110.22’ vacant building lot in Blenheim. Call George 519-360-7334.
573 PARK W $127,900
2br one floor bungalow easy to maintain. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
19 VICTORIA $174,500
Lovely 4br, 1.5 bath 2 storey brick home with loads of charm & character. Call Deb 519-401-5470.
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St. Clair enrolment tops 10K The Chatham Voice
St. Clair College has broken the 10,000-foot ceiling in student enrolment. The college has more than 10,500 students enrolled at the Windsor and Chatham campuses.
This represents a 12-per-cent increase over 2016. The Chatham Campus achieved a sixper-cent increase as compared to 2016. This is the second consecutive year of increases to the college’s enrolment. In 2016, the College
saw a nine-per-cent increase in enrolment over 2015. “During our 50th anniversary year, the St. Clair College Alumni Association will grow to over 100,000 graduates (during October’s Convocation sessions), so it is exciting to be record-
ing another milestone number along with an enrolment in excess of 10,000 students,” said St. Clair President Patti France in a media release. “More than that, it is heartening to realize that both domestic and international students have recognized
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St. Clair as an exceptional postsecondary destination, offering unparalleled instruction and state-of-the-art technology to pursue the careers of the 21st century. “Coupled with the crucial task of addressing the skills gap in trades-and-technology, we continue to furnish expertise-laden graduates to the fields of health-care, engineering, manufacturing, business, information technology, social services and the applied arts – all of which are essential to the well-being of our community, and the prosperity of the local, provincial and national economies.” This milestone has been achieved in large part to a dramatic increase in international students. In 2016, the college had 581 international students. Today, there are 1,100, a 90-percent increase. International students are taking a wide variety of programs at the college.
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When you set foot inside Konstantino Pizzeria, you are warmly greeted; by staff, by the atmosphere and by the delightful aromas swirling about. The pizzeria, which has been open for about six months at 350 Lacroix St. in south Chatham, is owned and operated by Lee Konstantino, a familiar name and friendly face. The Konstantino family knows pizza. They’ve been serving Southwestern Ontario since 1968 in multiple locations. “My father, aunts and uncles are all in the pizza business,” Lee said. “I was born and raised in Chatham-Kent. I have strong ties here.” He opened Konstantino Pizzeria on the south side of Chatham because he felt there was a need for another pizzeria in that part of town. The rush of customers proved him correct. “We were overwhelmed by the response from the public when we initially opened,” Lee said. “It was amazing! We had to make changes to keep up with demand.” Those changes include the addition of new pizza ovens in the near future. “We’re always working to improve customer service.” Quality customer service starts with staff, and Lee said the people working at Konstantino Pizzeria share a bond. “If we’re not related, we worked years and years and years together. We’re all really family here,” he said. For Konstantino Pizzeria, it’s about freshness. Lee said he uses a home-style sauce on top of daily-made dough, with fresh ingredients for toppings.
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The sauce is a family recipe. In fact, it’s the same recipe Lee’s father started using back in 1968. As well as Lee and his staff know pizza, they’re also well versed in preparing chicken wings. He said Konstantino Pizzeria wings are so popular that 80 per cent of the orders coming in are for a combination of pizza and wings. “When you order in that combination, you save a lot,” he said about the pizzeria’s pricing. Konstantino’s popularity extends beyond just Chatham. Lee said their food is in such demand that they receive delivery calls from across the municipality. Konstantino Pizzeria is closed Mondays but open late every other day of the week. Regardless of the hour, you’ll be greeted by a smile and rewarded with great tasting pizza. “This is not a pizza place; it’s a pizzeria,” he said. “We offer customers the pizza they grew up with.”
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NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ROAD/ALLEY CLOSING. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent on October 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Council will consider, and if approved, may pass a by-law to close the roads: Pank Street, First Street, By Mary Beth Corcoran Second Street, Catharine Street, Brooke Street, Part of Thomas Street and Alley AG, in mary@chathamvoice.com the Community of Chatham, described as:
One municipal resident NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ROAD/ALLEY CLOSING. Notice is hereby MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT who is leaving Chatham to given that at a meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Pank Street Plan 11, First Street, Plan 11; Second Street, Plan 11; Catharine The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be holding a move back to Cornwall is on October 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 315 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Street, Plan 11;Regarding the Alley within Block AG, Plan 11; Brooke Street, King Street W, Chatham, Council will planned consider, and leaving Plan with 4; a Thomas bad taste in the upcoming work related to the if approved, may pass a by-law to close the roads: Pank St, First St, Second St, Catharine St, Brooke St, his month. Street, Plan 4; being parts of P.I.N.s 00548-0098 (R), 00548-0389 (R) and 00548PARRY BRIDGE 2016 REHABILITATION PROJECT Part of Thomas St Keil and Alley AG, in the Community of Chatham, described as: The south-side resident, Drive over the Thames River (Community of Chatham)
0390 (R), of the property located at 240, 280 and 300 Grand Avenue in his who didn’t wish East to give
of this Public Information Centre is to inform stakeholders of the scope of work, traffic detour • Pank The Stpurpose 11, activities Firstassociated St,with thePlan 11; project Second Plan 11; plan and Plan timing of construction above mentioned in the CommunitySt, of Chatham. Chatham asPlan displayed on the map below: Catharine St, 11; the Alley within Block AG, Plan 11; Brooke The meeting will be held on: St, Plan 4; Thomas St, Plan 4; being parts of P.I.N.s 00548-0098 DATE: Thursday, April 21, 2016 TIME: 5:00pm (R), 00548-0389 (R)– 8:00pm and 00548-0390 (R), of the property located at 240, LOCATION: Chatham-Kent Civic Centre – Atrium 315 King Street West, Chatham 280 and 300 Grand Ave E in Chatham as displayed on the map below:
name, just the initials HRP, said he is disgusted that after paying his taxes of almost $3,000 per year on time by pre-authorized payment for 10 years, he was notified by the municipal tax office that
As this Public Information Centre will be an “open house” format, no formal presentation will be made. Representatives from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, along with the Engineering Consultant, will be available to review the display boards and respond to any questions posed by stakeholders. Area residents, property owners, business operators and those who may have a general interest in this project are encouraged to attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact either:
Adam Sullo, P.Eng Director, Engineering and Transportation Engineering and Transportation Division Municipality of Chatham-Kent 315 King Street West, Chatham ON N7M 5K8
Brad Walt, C.E.T. Project Contact GM BluePlan Engineering Ltd. 145 Thames Road West, Unit 4 Exeter, Ontario N0M 1S3
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he had to pay a $0.55 bill before his account could be cleared. He paid the $0.55 as he was advised to by his lawyer and was told at city hall the amount was the balance of his taxes for August. “It’s not about the 55 cents. I’m surprised the city of Chatham-Kent needs to collect a 55-cent tax bill,” he said. “As far as I’m concerned, Chatham-Kent as they are called, never did sweet nothing for me.” He has sold his house and is
moving back to eastern Ontario within the next month. “Kids 20 to 25 years old are looking for jobs and can’t find nothing,” he added. “The people in Chatham, though, are nice people; friendly people always ready to help, but the city doesn’t do anything for the people here. The mayor and councilors don’t do sweet nothing.” The municipal tax office was asked if there was any amount owing during the house sale process and provided the answer.
Paquette said she felt that wouldn’t do any good as she needs an interpreter with her to help her understand what is said to her and the only accommodation that she was told could be made for her was for French or English language during the hearing. She said that according to the Residential Tenancies Act, in Sec. 164 in regard to mobile homes owned by the tenant, a termination of the tenancy agreement must be made at least one year after the date the notice is given. Paquette believes the Act isn’t being followed but said she can’t afford a lawyer to help her, and her disability makes it very difficult for her to retain information. Eric Doran, the enforcement officer, spoke to Paquette explaining she could have had
the hearing, and he was simply there to enforce the eviction notice from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. “The Landlord Tenant Act says she has to go,” he said. “You’ll have to take it up with the Landlord Tenant Board.” Police were called to remove Paquette from her trailer, who did not know where she could go once evicted. She was referred to the Chatham-Kent homeless initiative when she attended town hall to see what services or supports might be available. With no family in the area, Paquette said she just wanted to be treated fairly by the landlord and she will pay her rent. Lenora Cavacus, owner of the trailer park, declined to comment.
Few options for evicted woman
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David Charron Engineering Technologist Engineering and Transportation Division Municipality of Chatham-Kent 315 King Street West, Chatham ON N7M 5K8
The landlord refused to accept it. “I will pay the woman rent, but only if she lives up to her end of it,” she said. “I’ve never been treated so poorly,” she said, citing harassment for having garbage pails and outdoor furniture on her small lot. The Landlord and Tenant Board issued the eviction notice on Aug. 17, 2017 and gave Paquette until Aug. 28, 2017 to ask that the order be set aside in order to have a hearing.
T 519-360-1998 Ext. 3331 E david.charron@chatham-kent.ca
Please be advised the location of the streets as laid out on the map are an approximation, should anyone require additional information a copy of Plan 4 and Plan 11 can bebe obtained from the 315 King St W, Chatham, ON. map Please advised theChatham-Kent location ofCivic theCentre, streets as laid out on the
are an approximation, At thisanyone meeting, Council hear any person or their solicitor or agent, should requirewilladditional information a copy of who Plan 4 and Plan 11 can be claims that their land will be prejudicially affected by this by-law to close the obtained from the Chatham-Kent Street West, Chatham, ON. road and who applied to the MunicipalityCivic to be Centre, heard. For 315 furtherKing information, please contact Amy McLellan, Manager, Revenue at 519-360-1998, Ext. 3185.
At this meeting, Council will hear any person or their solicitor or agent, who claims that their land will be prejudicially affected by this by-law to close the road and who applied to the Municipality to be heard. For further information, please contact Amy McLellan, Manager, Revenue at 519-360-1998, Ext 3185.
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From left, Don “Sparky” Leonard, Dave Constancio, Mike Gray and Chris Nikita were four of 148 golfers who took part in the second annual Festival of Golf event Friday. In excess of 50 volunteers helped create a memorable day for the players. The festival is a fundraiser for the Chatham-Kent Children’s Treatment Centre, and raised about $60,000.
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No shortage of fun in C-K Wednesday, September 27, 2017 • First Presbyterian Church Dessert and Fashion Show at Fifth and Wellington St. Starts at 1:00pm in the lower hall. Cost is $10.00. Please call the office to reserve your ticket. 519-352-2313. Thursday, September 28, 2017 • Stuffie Sleepover at the Chatham branch of the CKPL. Drop off story time at 6:00pm and pick up story time at 10:00am on Friday, September 29. We will sing songs and read stories before tucking in our stuffed animals for the night. Join us the next morning to see what the stuffed animals did while the library was closed! Each child may bring one stuffed animals. All ages welcome. No registration required. • Open euchre and bingo at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Open euchre at 1:00pm and bingo starts at 7:00pm. • Chatham Blood Donor Clinic at St. Clair College Healthplex from 9:00am-12:00pm. New donors and walk-ins welcome! Friday, September 29, 2017 • Meal and darts at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm with choice of liver and onions, roast beef or fish & chips for $10.00. One meat draw. Open darts at 7:30pm. • Footprints Children’s Play Day at Thames Christian Fellowship, 400 Park Ave. East from 9:00am-4;00pm. Senior Kindergarten-Grade 8. Crafts, bible story, games, sports and videos. Nutritious snacks and lunch included. This is a free program because TCF cares about our community. Register at www. thameschristianfellowship.com. • Bottle Drive to Drive Away Hunger put on by BDO Canada from 10:00am-4:00pm in front of both Beer Stores in Chatham and in Wallaceburg and Blenheim. Saturday, September 30, 2017 • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge every Saturday morning from 9:30am-11:00am. Everyone is most welcome. • Free food preservation seminar with the Blenheim United Church in collaboration with Canadian Maker. Featuring techniques for both freezing and pressure canning, plus some helpful tips and tricks on finding the best deals. 9:00am-1:00pm at Blenheim United Church, 49 George St., Blenheim. • BBQ to Drive Away Hunger put on by BDO Canada at Sobeys, Park Ave. W., Chatham from 11:00am-3:00pm.
• Meat draw and dance at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draws from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dance from 6:30pm-9:30pm featuring Marquis. • Indoor yard sale at Campbell A.M.E. Church. Corner of King St. E. & Prince St. S. side door. 8:30am-12:30pm. Lots of great items. Hardcover books $1.00. Paperbacks .50¢. Handcrafted bath bombs, lotions, etc. Yummy bake sale. Sausage on a bun or hot dogs. All Welcome. Monday, October 2, 2017 • Chatham-Kent Film Group presents “Weirdos,” a coming-of-age Canadian film at Galaxy Cineplex Theatre. 4:00pm & 7:00pm showings. $10 cash or subscription for $50 for season. • Open euchre at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm.
I had the opportunity to take stop by and take photos of two awesome events recently in Chatham-Kent – Festival of Golf on Friday and FireFest C-K on Saturday. Both may be very different, but they share something in common – putting smiles on the faces of the people of Chatham-Kent. They also shared a surprising amount of heat from Mother Nature. The outdoor events took place during a mid-summer-like sizzler of a heat wave. On Friday, at Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club, 148 golfers hit the links for a day of fun and golf. One participant joked that the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent messed up a perfectly fun day by having participants play golf. He then went on to heel his next tee shot into a creek, earning laughter from the rest of his foursome. It was his second swipe
Bruce Corcoran at the ball, as his first landed a few inches short of the ball, taking out a rather large divot in the process. There were serious golfers on the course, casual players such as the gentlemen mentioned above, and everything in between. All seemed to have a blast. I admit that when Mike Genge, executive director of the foundation, told me of his plans for the event, where participants pay $750 to take part, I thought this fundraising effort hit a bogey.
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 • Love to sing and want to be blessed each week? Come and celebrate all things musical with Jubilee Chorus, a multi-faith, interdenominational choir. No experience necessary, no auditions required! 7:30pm-9:30pm at St. Andrew’s United church (85 William St., Chatham) Call 519-397-3318 for info. • Pepper and 2 person team euchre and shuffleboard at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Pepper at 1:00pm, 2 person team euchre $5/person - register at 6:30pm, play time 7:00pm. Shuffleboard at 7:00pm. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 • Open euchre and darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Open euchre at 1:00pm and darts at 7:00pm. PAWR at the animal shelter phone number for lost and stray pets and issues at the dog parks: 226-996-9969 daytime. Emergency and after-hours number: 519-784-6146. Animal Cruelty and neglect cases call direct 310-7722 or 310-SPCA. Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club - Meets last Thursday of the month. 7:00pm. Kinsman Room. Erickson Arena, new members welcome! Free after-school tutoring! Tuesdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm (sessions run for a half hour) First Reformed church, 632 Lacroix St., Chatham. 519-354-8257. Call Betty 519-3548902 for more info. Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com
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From golf to fire trucks, busy time in C-K Continued from page 16
Boy, was I wrong. Mike, take a bow, as there was nary a sad face Friday as teams came through the turn at the clubhouse. Everyone was having a great time, sharing lots of laughs, and the day was only a few hours old. Giving away a car and a ton of other prizes will put smiles on faces, for sure. But the real payoff is from the wide variety of entertainment, food, beverages and fun at seemingly every hole. During my short time there, I saw a Hawaiian dancer entertaining in front of the clubhouse, a mariachi band rolled by in a golf cart, music blared from many a golf cart, and people were doing their best to remain hydrated. The next day, FireFest Chatham-Kent showcased about 80 fire and emergency response vehicles in Chatham’s downtown. In the past, the event has been hit by rain, but this time around, there was nary a cloud in the sky. Stan the Fireman, from Cottreville, Mich., had the hot task of taking children on rides in his mini-fire truck and trailer. He took several breaks in the shade over the course of the day, with a cool towel draped over his neck. But the coolest place to be was near the F.I.R.E Challenge Course for the children. That was where the young folks put on bunker gear and a firefighter helmet and ran through an obstacle course, crossed a balance beam, doused a blaze and rescued a little baby from the building. With Union Gas volunteers on hand, the little ones loved using a fire hose to knock over a wooden image of a fire. Their accuracy was lacking at times, as they hit the side of the building, sending a spray of water all over the place, which cascaded on nearby spectators. I got hit about 30 seconds after I walked up to the course. Like everyone else who got the ricocheting spray, I didn’t complain. On such a warm day, it felt incredible! Some kids even went and
stood behind the building facade where the hoses sprayed once they knocked down the “fire.” Back there, you got downright soaked. Again, in the heat, these kids were enjoying it. As for the rest of FireFest, it was great to see a lot of people, especially families, downtown, checking out the vehicles. There were some eye-catching vintage fire trucks.
And then there was Ecto-1, the Ghostbusters replica vehicle from Quebec. Parked in front of the Capitol Theatre, it drew people in. How could it not? Not only does it look just like the original from the 1984 movie, the guys in charge of the car blared the theme song, or flicked on the siren – which sounded just like the one from the movie. Kids, parents and firefighters
alike had their photos taken with the vehicle. Firesound, a band made up of Toronto firefighters, played deeper into the downtown, while two members of The Stilts Guys, up on stilts, danced the day away. Vendors dotted the downtown, and the food and beverage folks enjoyed a day of brisk business. A tip of the hat for Brent DeNure, Keith Chinnery and
Wes Thompson, organizers of FireFest. More presents for Finn
Finn Corcoran, our resident feline, received more treats Monday morning. He now has additional catnip-filled toys thanks to the mystery lady in the red Camaro. This giving woman quietly slips into and out of our office before anyone has a chance to react.
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ACROSS 1 Jail, aboard ship 5 Altar affirmative 8 Mediocre 12 Ireland 13 Upper limit 14 One-liner, often 15 Strews about
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17 Language of Pakistan 18 Light brown 19 Chapeau 20 Diamond corners 21 Gender 22 Humor 23 Range 26 Plant
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DOWN 1 Tops 2 Costa -3 Persia, now 4 Obtain 5 Glacier climber’s tool 6 Pub missile 7 Chances, for short
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Mrs. Vera Robertson 92, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Peter Anderson Fleming 96, Sunday, September 17, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mrs. June Currier 98, Friday, September 22, 2017 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Andrew Dorssers 89, Friday, September 22, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Arthur Huffman 88, Friday, September 22, 2017 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Mary Van De Wynckel 93, Friday, September 22, 2017 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Harvey Brooks 92, Thursday, September 21, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
William ‘Bill’ Frederick 59, Saturday, September 23, 2017 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Licensed and Insured
Marguerite ‘Margie’ Pook 69, Thursday, September 21, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Brenda Matteis 76, Sunday, September 24, 2017 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Tree Service
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Murphy 88, Thursday, September 21, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Marissa Jenny Ellis 26, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Denning’s
SAME LOCATION FOR 39 YEARS
Masonry
MASONRY REPAIR - Brick and Stone CHIMNEY - Repair and take down CUSTOM STONE STEPS INDUSTRIAL STANDARD TUCK POINTING
Call Mark 519-816-4963
David William Shova 57, Thursday, September 21, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
Help Wanted
Door to door carriers needed: Norway Maple, Hedge Maple, Michner, Goldpark, Pine, Wilhelmina Way, Willowmac, Sunnyside, Souriquois, Wyandotte, Indian Creek Rd. W., Algonquian, Bloomfield, Oriole Parkway. Call Fatima 519-397-2020.
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Mr. Ron Wellington 60, Saturday, September 16, 2017 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:30pm Repairs done on premises
242 St. Clair St., Chatham 519-354-4455
Lease / Rental
CALL: 519-397-2020,
Clarence Bedford 91, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
SALES & SERVICE TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF VACUUMS & SEWING MACHINES
Call Geoff 226.494.5490
IN PERSON: 84 DOVER ST. #2,
Rose-Mary Clark 64, Friday, September 15, 2017 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
MASONRY
78 Northern Pine Place, Chatham Saturday, September 30. 8am-?. Come check it out!
Carpets
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Professional Office for Lease 84 Dover Street, Chatham, Ontario. Suitable for Lawyer, Accountant, Real Estate Agent or Investment Advisor. Private Offices. Copier and fax available. Secretarial Space in main office. Off street parking. Close to Downtown. Please enquire to: Barb Capeling at 519-3514960.
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Olive Weaver 96, Thursday, September 21, 2017 McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St.Clair St., Chatham • 519-351-2040 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown • 519-674-3141 141 Park St., Blenheim • 519-676-3451
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A FAMILY BUSINESS THAT CARES
Pick us up at these locations!
Erieau: Bayside - Ross Lane Eau Buoy - Vidler Ave Dresden: Dairy Case - Main St Godfathers Pizza - St. George St McTavish Pharmacy - St. George St Wallaceburg: Shoppers Drug Mart - McNaughton Ave 99.1 CKXS - Dufferin Ave Taylor’s Variety - Dufferin Ave Black Goose - James St No Frills - Warwick Dr Oaks Retirement - McNaughton Ave Hometown Deli - Dufferin Ave
Thamesville: Country Cuts - Victoria Rd Movie Den - London Rd Tasty Treats - London Rd Bothwell: Bothwell Dairy Case- Main St Merlin: Erie Café and Variety - Erie St S Blenheim: McIntyre IDA Pharmacy - Talbot St W Gord’s Barbershop - Talbot St W Blenheim Senior Centre - Catherine St Blenheim Variety - Talbot St E Blenheim Service Centre - Talbot St W Royal LePage, Penny Wilton - Talbot St W
Charing Cross: 4 Corner’s Restaurant - Charing Cross Rd Post Office/Bert’s Plumbing - Charing Cross Rd Chatham: Ann’s Smoke Shop - Queen St Youngs Variety - Longwoods Rd Schinkels - Richmond St. Royal LePage - Raleigh St. Maple City Bakery - Grand Ave W Mighty Jims - Grand Ave E Wednesday Market - Longwoods Rd Downtown Chatham Centre - King St W Royal Canadian Legion - William St N Chatham Cultural Centre - William St N Lenovers - Park Ave E
Betty Brite - Keil Dr. Jiffy Lube - Keil Dr. Riverview Bingo Palace - Riverview Dr Active Lifestyle Centre - Merritt Ave Superstore Gas Bar - St. Clair Rd Daisy Mart - Grand Ave. Remax - St. Clair Highland Cleaners - St. Clair Spots Laundromat - Vanier Dr Pharmasave - Keil Dr Seasonal (May - September) Rondeau: Rondeau Joe’s - Wildwood Line Bayview Market - Wildwood Line
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
News
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FireFest Chatham-Kent attracted thousands of people to downtown Chatham on Saturday to take in the vintage emergency response vehicles and entertainment.
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Bruce Corcoran/The Chatham Voice
Liam Poole, 5, Clover Peacock, 5 and Eleanor Peacock wait for a ride on Stan the Fireman’s mini-fire truck and trailer.
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Ian Staats, 8, and Ethan Gagnier, 6, hang out with Ghostbuster Steve Piche and the Ecto-1 replica vehicle at FireFest.
A member of The Stilts Guys dances up a storm on his stilts during FireFest on Saturday in Chatham.
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