The Chatham Voice, Oct. 5, 2023

Every child matters

Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice Talia Dassios of Chatham stepped up to do her part on Friday in Wallaceburg’s Healing Walk and Gathering held in honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day.

The young Freedom Collective student was among the approximately 300 orange-clad residents who marched through Wallaceburg’s downtown from the library to Civic Square Park. The event was attended by Indigenous elders, residential school survivors, members of the public and students from grades 4-8 from Wallaceburg’s three Catholic elementary schools. The march was among the events that took place across Chatham-Kent to mark Truth and Reconciliation Week in honour of Indigenous residential school survivors and the children who didn’t come home, and to raise awareness about the stain on Canada’s history.

Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre (CKSACC)

Job Posting: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors

Grounded in the grass-roots anti-rape movement, the Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre offers support, advocacy and information for women, female-identifying, Trans and non-binary persons 16 or older, who have experienced the impact of sexual assault/harassment/exploitation/abuse. CKSACC works to advance equality and eliminate sexualized/gender-based violence through public education and related activities. Tasks that will be required of the CKSACC Executive Director include, but are not limited, to the ability to:

- Hire and supervise all staff at the Centre in the fulfillment of their duties including: office management, crisis work, support (counselling), advocacy, public awareness

- Assess and coordinate all functions regarding the operations of the CKSACC

- Positively interact and foster strong relationships with funders , potential funders and collaborative partners

- Maintain liaison with various justice and community services

- Work with, report to and brief the volunteer board of directors

- Provide the vision necessary to ensure the continued success, and growth of the organization for the future

- Lead the organization through a renewal of mission, vision, beliefs and values

- Work collaboratively with the board of directors, staff, community partners and other stakeholders

- Manage program operation including overseeing of staff and related program resources in a hybrid environment

- Oversee program forecasts, budgets, and monitor operating costs

- Direct the administrative and financial processes in compliance with external reporting requirements

- Work with and manage relationship with core funder and other funders

- Ensure that all contractual obligations and partnership agreements are achieved

- Brief, work with and implement the direction and policies of the board of directors

The successful candidate should possess:

- Feminist-based understanding of sexualized violence, including intersectionality

- Education derived from a combination of: related postsecondary education studies in specialized programs; previous employment; lived experience

- Previous experience overseeing organizational operations/business management

- Knowledge of legislation, systems and structures related to: employment; human rights; justice; health; social and community services related to victims of sexual assault / harassment / abuse / exploitation-human trafficking

- Proven organizational and presentation skills including active listening and clear communication skills

- Familiarity with community resources and ability to work in respectful partnership with community committees and organizations

- Excellent software skills and technological savvy

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated problem solving, planning, and conflict resolution skills

Additional assets include:

- Ability to speak French, ASL and / or a second language, in addition to English;

- First Aid / CPR certification and renewals.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 21, 2023. Please apply by email to the Personnel Committee at: HRCommittee@cksacc.org

Include your Cover Letter with your name and phone number in the body of your email, with your Resumé attached. While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls or other enquiries please.

Laprise farm to host mega brunch

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Breakfast for 500 to 1,000 people is on the menu later this month near Pain Court. The Laprise farm will host Breakfast on the Farm Oct. 21. Organized by Farm & Food Care Ontario, Breakfast on the Farm takes place three times a year on farms throughout the province. It provides a unique opportunity for farmers and non-farming Ontarians to have a conversation about food and farming. It gives guests the chance to visit a working farm and the opportunity to have their questions answered by farmers.

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As well as enjoying a breakfast made from Ontario-grown products, guests will have the chance to explore the greenhouse, watch Brussels sprouts processing and learn more about food and farming through the exhibits of agricultural organizations.

“We’re pretty excited. Most of our events are focused on livestock. Whereas in Chatham-Kent, we are highlighting horticulture. We’re excited to be on a farm that grows vegetables.”

- Christa Ormiston

Farm & Food Care’s Jessica McCann said the pandemic torpedoed faceto-face events for the organization in recent years, but this year marks the return to onfarm events. Previous renditions have been drive-by events on fairgrounds, for example.

As for the Chatham-Kent event, she looks forward to it being a bit different than what they’ve run so far this year.

“We’re pretty excited. Most of our events are focused on livestock. Whereas in Chatham-Kent, we are highlighting horticulture. We’re excited to be on a farm that grows vegetables,” she said. This is the final Breakfast on the Farm event of the year, as previous renditions took place in Huron County at a beef farm, and at a dairy farm near Napanee.

The event in Chatham-Kent will be a brunch edition, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and has a team of more than 75 farm volunteers to help make it

Christa Ormiston, communications manager for Farm & Food Care Ontario, said nothing compares to letting the public set foot on a working farm for breakfast and learning.

Ormiston said for $10 (free for children under age 12), people can enjoy breakfast, ask farmers about their work, see interactive displays, and get up close to some heavy-duty farm equipment. People do need to register for the event and can do so at farmfoodcareon.org.

Farm & Food Care Ontario is a coalition of farmers, agriculture and food partners working together to ensure public trust and confidence in food and farming.

Dedication helps to promote childhood literacy

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Sandy Parker’s love of books will live on through the Chatham Kiwanis Club’s dedication to child literacy.

Parker, of Brantford, passed away recently at age 67, but her sister, local Kiwanian Cathy Telfer, is connecting Parker’s legacy to the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL).

The program is intended for children from birth until their fifth birthday. Once children are registered, an age-appropriate hardcover book will be mailed to them every month at no cost to the family.

Telfer said her sister loved to read, and did so a great deal due to her health issues.

“Because my sister was in ill health, she spent a lot of time reading. We used to share books all the time,” she said of Parker. “Every time we went anywhere, we would both take a book. One of us would finish one we liked and then share it with the other.”

Telfer said Parker thought DPIL was a great concept.

Telfer agrees.

“It’s a wonderful program. As a retired teacher, it’s even more special to me,” she said.

As Telfer was settling her sister’s estate, she got the idea to support the imagination library in Parker’s name.

“It just came to me that what an idea to honour her memory and continue our commitment to Dolly Parton,” she said.

From now until the end of the year, Telfer will match donations to the DPIL program in Chatham-Kent.

“We could have just made a straight-up donation. But

this is a good way to help get the community more involved,” Telfer said.

She has pledged to match up to $5,000 in donations.

To date, the Kiwanis Club of Chatham has reached about 400 children in the municipality with the DPIL program.

“We (Kiwanis Club of Chatham) have become quite devoted to the DPIL. We’ve been fortunate to get grants from the C-K Community Foundation and South Kent Wind Fund and from the 100 Women Who Care. But we’ve been adding children as we get those grants and we have a commitment to sustain the children we have,” Telfer said.

The 400 kids in the local element of DPIL come from 20 different communities in the municipality. But there’s room to grow.

“We’ve got about 5,000 children in Chatham-Kent between the ages of birth to five, which is the age range for DPIL. We can’t continue to

grow at a rapid pace, but we certainly have room for a few more,” Telfer said.

The Kiwanis Club of Chatham has taken on children’s literacy as a specific focus of choice, Telfer said. Hence partnering with DPIL.

About 40 per cent of the hardcover books sent out by the Imagination Library are either written by Canadian authors, have images from Canadian illustrators, or are from Canadian publishers.

The books sent out to the children are age appropriate.

These books are free to families but cost approximately $45 per year which is covered by the Kiwanis Club.

Those who wish to support this project can double the impact with this matching donation opportunity. Donations can be made directly to the Dollywood Foundation online at https://donate2dpil.chathamkiwanis. com or by cheque to The Dollywood Foundation of Canada, P.O. Box 24022 King George, Brantford, ON N3R

7X3. People are asked to dedicate their donation in memory of Sandy Parker and include their e-mail address to receive a tax receipt.

The Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent is a volunteer organization dedicated to serving the children of the world.

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From now until the end of the year, Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent member Cathy Telfer is matching donations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The book-gifting program is designed to spark a child’s love of reading from an early age.

The Arts

Selton Line movie to premier on Oct. 6

By Michael Bennett Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

A short film that was shot near Thamesville earlier this year will make its world premiere at the Chatham-Kent International Film Festival.

War Games will be shown on Oct. 6, at the Kiwanis Theatre at 7 p.m., the second of the annual four-day festival.

War Games, a dark comedy anti-war short story, was filmed at Tim Gillies’s rented property on Selton Line over two days in late January.

Adam Benish, director and co-writer of War Games with Michael Martin Dillon, looks forward to the world premiere in the community where the

movie was filmed.

“We had a great experience going to Chatham-Kent,” Benish said.

“Everyone treated us well,” added Benish, who has worked on the production crew for hit movies such as Mean Girls and Suicide Squad outside his production projects.

The 17-minute film is a comical take on the 1914 Christmas Truce when British and German soldiers played an impromptu soccer game in No Man’s Land during the cease fire.

The storyline is based on the Krampus and Father Christmas bringing this miracle to the front lines of France on Christmas Day. Krampus is considered Santa’s evil twin, a half-goat, half-demon monster

that punishes the misbehaved at Christmas.

Benish said he was

looking for a trench to film the cease-fire scene and was directed to Gillies’ property, which

has two First World War trenches that have been featured in six previous movies.

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Image courtesy Adam Benish

The ‘War Games’ cast pictured on Selton Line near Thamesville.

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Nonsensical to get armoured cop truck

Editor: The editorial in the Sept. 21 Chatham Voice, “Over the top,” was bang on. A seven-tonne armoured vehicle is not designed to de-escalate; quite the opposite! No one will say that lobbying to get something for our community is not a good thing, and that

should be encouraged. But get us something we need.

The optics for this are so wrong, especially in a communi ty such as ours. And $50,000 for paint is just the start of an ongoing expense. We hear time and time

again that council doesn’t always get to see the line-byline breakdown of the police budget. Well, here’s a strong reason why they should. Such a disappointment by the leadership involved.

Rick MacFarlane Chatham-Kent

More respect, please

Editor: Re: “We need a reboot, boss” letter in the Sept. 14 Chatham Voice. In his letter to God, Lorne Meechum makes some interesting points of improvements he would like to see. But why does he make an appeal to

someone he doesn’t believe even exists? Is it to offend believers?

In any case, it is extremely sarcastic and utterly sacrilegious. Lorne should consider that he may be wrong

about his atheistic views and be more respectful when addressing the creator of the universe.

Oscar DeBoer Chatham

Time to read Dr. Seuss

Editor: Re: “Tree-cutting issue up for discussion” in the Sept. 21 Chatham Voice.

I respectfully suggest

that all stakeholders obtain and read the Dr. Seuss book, The Lorax. Hopefully, all

will find its message instructive.

Ray Violot Chatham

McNaughton move leaves a void

more MPPs and cabinet ministers under. We hope McNaughton returns to politics one day,

FORM 6

The MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex for a dozen years, McNaughton announced recently he was stepping down to take a job in the private sector.

Good for him, but bad for local representation at Queen’s Park.

With Trevor Jones, MPP for Chatham-Kent–Middlesex, just getting his feet wet as a rookie MPP, Chatham-Kent has lost an experienced politician that’s in the provincial government.

Furthermore, Monte was a cabinet minister, and an effective one, in his Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development portfolio.

Has everything McNaughton has done during his 12 years in office been greeted by mass approval? No. But his wins in the court of Chatham-Kent public opinion far outweigh his losses. For a politician, that’s the key achievement, really.

Sure, he has voted along the party line – just like every other provincial or federal politician does (I miss Rex Crawford). And that can be frustrating when a vote is conducted at Queen’s Park, and the eyes of the majority can’t see beyond the GTA.

But Monte has done well for the most part getting our voices heard in Toronto, and bringing support and funding back to his riding.

He’s been a champion of labour

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and skilled trades. It’s still odd to see unions get along with a Conservative cabinet minister, really.

With all the fracas surrounding Premier Doug Ford and the ruling Progressive Conservative Party, it’s understandable that McNaughton wishes to step aside at the moment.

The Greenbelt fiasco led to two other cabinet ministers to resign. And the issue, despite Ford’s about face to no longer open up the Greenbelt to development, clings to the government like manure. Fitting, considering the plan was to chew up some prime farmland for development.

But McNaughton was not attached to that blunder. Plus, he predates Ford in terms of being elected to the Legislature.

There were in the past rumours about McNaughton one day seeking to run for leader of the party. If he still wishes to do so, getting away from the turbulent waters now plaguing the Ford government is a smart move.

He’s a good political swimmer and has kept away from those murky waters, but that doesn’t mean the situation won’t drag

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as he has served his constituents well.

Municipal Act, 2001, c 25, s. 379 (2) O. Reg 181/03, s. 5(1), Form 6

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 24, 2023, at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8.

Description of Land(s) Minimum Tender Amount

All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses.

1. Roll # 3650-140-006-04100 – PLAN 109 N PT LOT 4. Being 12 Princess St., Blenheim.

P.I.N.00938-0525 (LT)

2. Two parcels - Roll #3650-140-006-67100 - PLAN 109 N PT LOT 23. Being 95 Adelaide St., Blenheim

P.I.N. 00939-0165 (LT) and Roll # 3650-140-006-67200 - PLAN 109 S PT LOT 23. Being Adelaide St., Blenheim. P.I.N. 00939-0166 (LT)

3. Roll # 3650-140-010-13000 – PLAN 398 LOT 8. Being 18370 Erie Shore Dr., Blenheim.

P.I.N. 00938-1237 (LT)

4. Roll # 3650-320-002-10295 – CON 9 PT LOT 13. Being Beech St., Bothwell. P.I.N. 00637-0003 (R)

5. Roll # 3650-420-025-00100 – PLAN 386 LOT 4 PT LOT 3. Being 7 Edna St., Chatham.

P.I.N. 00522-0241 (LT)

6. Roll # 3650-420-033-09400 – PLAN 521 LOT 31. Being 12 Siskind Crt., Chatham.

P.I.N. 00533-0044 (LT)

7. Roll # 3650-442-004-05300 – PLAN 119 LOT 55. Being 35 Hiram St., Wallaceburg.

P.I.N. 00576-0041 (LT)

8. Roll # 3650-443-008-07204 – PT LT 1 CON 18 CHATHAM; PT RDAL BTN CON 18 & 19 CHATHAM CLOSED BY 88689, 96641; PT LT 1 CON 19 CHATHAM AS IN CH23911, LYING SE OF FORCED RD KNOWN AS RIVER ROAD, EXCEPT 241328, DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE IN FUTURE AS IN CH23911; CHATHAM-KENT. Being Beattie St., Wallaceburg.

P.I.N. 00760-0103 (LT)

$7,736.19

$12,929.04

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated property taxes and any taxes that may be applicable

The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website, www.chatham-kent.ca and on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:

Name of Municipality or Board

Amy McLellan, Manager Revenue or Matthew Torrance, Deputy Tresasurer

519

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

315 King Street West, P O Box 640, Chatham, Ontario N7M 5K8www.chatham-kent.ca

Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act.

Hot rod event raises $30K

The first East Kent Hot Rods for Hospice Fall Festival was a success, raising more than $30,000 for Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.

The one-day event, held Sept. 23 at the Ridgetown Fairgrounds, is estimated to have welcomed more than 2,000 people from across Chatham-Kent and as far away as Alber-

ta.

Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed a car, motorcycle and tractor show with more than 360 vehicles registered. Vehicles at the show spanned nearly 100 years of automotive history, with the oldest car being a 1926 Hudson Brougham and the newest car being a 2023 Mustang. The day also featured a number of interactive

“We’re overwhelmed by the support of the community. We’ve been planning for months and people really showed up to support not only the event, but hospice as well.”

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Organizer Emily Vollans

children’s activities, live music from Barker and Wicks and Black River Remedy, an engine blow competition, a demonstration by CK Fire Station 11, as well as the rib-

bon cutting ceremony for the Ridgetown District Agricultural Society’s new pavilion located at the fairgrounds.

“We’re overwhelmed by the support of the com-

munity,” Emily Vollans, head of the planning committee and a member of Ridge Runners East Kent, said in a media release. “We’ve been planning for months and people really showed up to support not only the event, but hospice as well. Everyone on the planning committee knows how fortunate we are to have hospice in our community and the turn-

out today shows that everyone in Chatham-Kent feels the same way.”

The effort by the hot rodders is appreciated at the hospice.

“The funds raised through Hot Rods for Hospice will go directly to supporting families in our community who reach out to the Hospice for care,” Jodi Maroney, executive director of the hospice foundation, said.

The Chatham Voice

Peter Zubyk/The Chatham Voice

than 360 classic car enthusiasts showed up to show off their vintage vehicles at the recent East Kent Hot Rods for Hospice Fall Festival in Ridgetown Sept. 23. The event raised in excess of $30,000 for the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.

Festival donates $47,500

The Chatham Voice

There was no fog when it came to giving back. The Festival of Giving (FoG) committee recently handed out $47,500 in funds to three local non-profit organizations. The bulk of the funds raised from the Retro Re-

wind event that took place in June at Sons of Kent, $35,000, are earmarked for the Chatham-Kent Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO), formerly Access Open Minds. YWHO is a walk-in, one-stop shop for youth, ages 12-25 to connect with mental health supports, substance use

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care, primary care, housing, and other community and social services.

The FoG committee also donated $10,000 to the Thamesville Sertoma

Club and $2,500 to Santa for Seniors.

FoG, following three

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years of virtual festivals, returned in face-to-face form this year.

MPP Jones has new job at Queen’s Park

The Chatham Voice Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Trevor Jones has a new role in the On-

tario government.

Following recent changes in Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet, Jones has been appointed as Deputy House Leader in the Ontario Legislature.

In this capacity, Jones will assist in managing

legislative proceedings, co-ordinating government initiatives, and facilitating communication between members of the legislature.

“I am deeply honoured to take on the rule of Deputy Government House

Leader,” Jones said in a news release. “In this capacity, I am committed to ensuring the smooth operation of our legislature and effectively communicating the government’s initiatives. Together we will continue to serve all

constituents and advance the well-being of Ontario.”

Another change sees Essex MPP Anthony Leardi named as Deputy House Whip, to assist the Government Whip is his duties.

Festival of Giving organizing committee recently doled out its funds raised from this year’s Retro Rewind event, providing three local organizations with $47,500 in funding.

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Canniff does not want the power

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Mayor Darrin Canniff may have been offered “strong mayor powers” by the province, but he doesn’t want them.

Chatham-Kent’s top elected official made the statement following a lengthy discussion by council recently regarding a provincial scheme that offers “special powers” to mayors who commit to meeting housing targets to access cash under the Building Faster Fund.

It’s all part of the government’s plan to build 1.5-million homes by 2031.

Under the legislation, mayors gifted with the socalled powers can propose housing-related bylaws with the support of a third

of council, as well as override some bylaws, plus direct the chief administrative officer’s activities, hire and fire administrative department heads and influence budgets.

For C-K to be eligible, the mayor must submit a formal letter to the housing ministry by Oct. 15 saying the municipality will meet 1,100 housing starts by 2031 as set out by the province in order to be eligible for funding of between $300,000 to $350,000 annually for a three-year period.

In December, mayors are expected to make an official pledge.

During the meeting, several councillors said they weren’t comfortable with the strong mayor’s proposal, raising concerns the legislation erodes the

democratic process. Wallaceburg Coun. Carmen McGregor said that while she has faith that Canniff wouldn’t misuse the powers, she’s worried about what could happen if someone else is in the chair.

“I have absolutely no qualms with moving forward with some of this under the direction of Mayor Canniff,” McGregor said. But she noted the proposal in its present form raises “concerns with the future of democracy” and for the ability of councillors to represent their communities.

McGregor added she’s not willing to “sell her soul” for the price of a house or two.

Other councillors echoed McGregor’s comments, with North Kent Coun.

Rhonda Jubenville stating she doesn’t believe “unilateral power” should be extended to any mayor. “It completely negates the purpose of council,”

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Jubenville said.

For his part, Canniff said he has no desire to obtain the powers saying he will submit the housing pledge but respectfully decline

the powers. The meeting saw council vote in favour of Canniff submitting the October letter, but decline the powers.

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St. Clair College names new prez

Following a nationwide search, St. Clair College has named one of its veteran employees as its new president.

The college’s board of governors has hired Michael Silvaggi as the seventh president of the institution. He will assume his duties in June 2024.

According to a recent media release, Silvaggi started his career with the college in the accounts payable department in 2000. From there he progressed through a number of roles, holding several pivotal positions within the institution, serving as associate registrar and associate vice-president in student

services and registrar.

In April 2022, Silvaggi was appointed academic and registrar vice-president.

Silvaggi’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours Business Administration) from the University of Windsor and a Master of Adult Education from St. Fran-

Public Utilities Commission for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Water and Wastewater Master Plan (Approach #1) Notice of Public Information Centre #3

The Public Utilities Commission for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, through its consultant AECOM has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Master Plan study to develop strategies for water and wastewater servicing to accommodate existing service areas and future growth.

The study is documenting existing conditions, providing population forecasts, complete water, and wastewater modeling, engaging key stakeholders and the general public and based on the most recent versions of the Chatham-Kent Official Plan, Secondary Plans and Comprehensive Review documents, evaluating potential short- and long-term alternative water and wastewater servicing strategies over the next 30 years at 5, 10, 20, and 30 year intervals, including high level costs.

Public Information Centre (PIC) #3

cis Xavier University. Through his personal and professional involvement, Silvaggi has demonstrated a commitment to St. Clair College and education as a whole, the release said.

“Michael Silvaggi embodies the core values of St. Clair College – excellence is all he does – and transforming lives and strengthening communities,” said St. Clair College board of governors chair

Jean Piccinato. “His leadership is expected to usher in a new era of prosperity for the college and the broader community.”

The appointment comes following a recruitment campaign by head hunter organization Odgers Berndtson seeking a replacement for the retiring Patti France.

St. Clair College edu-

cates more than 16,000 full-time students on its Windsor, Chatham and GTA campuses. The college offers in excess of 120 advanced diplomas, degrees and graduate certificates in the disciplines of health, technology, business, media arts and social services. To date, the school has more than 130,000 alumni.

A third PIC will be held for the study to summarize work completed since PIC #1, the alternative water and wastewater servicing alternatives (including their evaluation) to address the problem and opportunity statement, the preliminary recommended water and wastewater servicing projects including estimated costs and implementation timing to meet Chatham-Kents future requirements and describe the next steps in the process.

This PIC will be held in an online format with a narrated video and is scheduled to be available for viewing on September 25th 2023 with the comment period closing on October 9th,2023. The information presented at PIC #3 will be available for the duration of the study. To access the PIC materials, please visit the ‘Lets Talk’ Chatham-Kent at https://www.letstalkchathamkent.ca/chatham-kent-water-and-wastewater-master-plan

How to get involved

The PUC invites anyone with an interest in the study to provide feedback and help inform the decision-making process. To provide feedback, request more information or if you want to be placed on our mailing list for updates, please contact us at:

Dhana Niriella, PhD., P.Eng, P.E.

Project Manager

Chatham-Kent PUC 226-312-2025 x4338

dhanan@chatham-kent.ca

Paul Adams, CPT Environmental Planner

AECOM

519-963-5873

Paul.adams2@aecom.com

Additional comments and questions can be received throughout the project and will be further encouraged following PIC#3.

With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record of the Study.

This Notice was Issued on September 11, 2023.

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Michael Silvaggi

Indigenous duo to perform Oct. 11

An award-winning husband and wife duo are coming to Chatham to share the Indigenous perspective through an interactive performance of original songs and thought-provok-

ing stories.

Two performances of the show titled “Twin Flames” are scheduled for Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 at the Capitol Theatre.

Chelsey June, a Metis of Algonquin Cree heritage from Ottawa, and Jaaji, an Inuk and

Mohawk from Nunavik and Kahnawake, will give the audience a historical and future perspective of Canada from the Indigenous viewpoint.

The pair, who performs in English, French and Inkuktitut, will share about the realities faced by Inuit and Indigenous peoples today – and throughout history – and the moments in the past that changed their ways of life.

June and Jaaji have garnered more than 40 awards in their career, including the Canadian Folk Music Award in 2022 for Vocal Group of the Year.

A performance for local school children will take place Oct. 11 at 11 a.m., with the duo offering a blend of Indie-rock, synth-rock and folk pop, combining indigenous spirit flutes, traditional drums and western instruments.

A second show open to the public will take place Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. For tickets to the evening event visit cktickets.com or call 519354-8338 or toll-free to 1-866-807-7770. Tickets

Generator replaced at W.I.S.H. Centre

The Chatham Voice

A new generator was purchased for the W.I.S.H. Centre earlier this year.

In an administrative report, Chatham-Kent council learned the new system was installed at the King Street

East facility earlier this year at a cost of $304,454. The matter was deemed an emergency as vaccines and medical samples are stored at Chatham-Kent Public Health offices at the site. Plus, the W.I.S.H. Centre is one of

Chatham’s disaster evacuation sites and a generator is required in order to assist the public in the event of a longterm power outage.

Electrical contractor MPower was contracted for the installation.

can also be purchased at the Chatham Cultural Centre at 75 William St. in Chatham.

Teachers wising to book their class into a performance should contact cortnee.goure@sccdsb. net or 519-627-6762 ext. 10231.

Twin Flames is being brought

to Chatham-Kent by way of a collaboration between the St. Clair Catholic District School Board and CK Employment and Social Services. Their combined support means students will only have to pay $5 for the daytime performance.

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Contributed image Jaaji, left, and Chelsey June are in Chatham Oct. 11 performing for students during the day and general public Oct. 12, all in the Chatham Capitol Theatre.

Franco-Ontarian flag day fun

Contributed image Students with the Conseil scolaire catholique Providence showed their support Sept. 25, celebrating Franco-Ontarian Flag Day. Pupils from across the French Catholic board attended the Bradley Centre for a flag raising, and showed their spirit at their respective schools as well.

Council clears temp tree cutting bylaw

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent’s temporary tree-cutting bylaw is no more.

In a narrow 9-8 vote, council approved a motion from East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonneault to get rid of the woodlot protection adopted by the municipality two-and-a-half years ago that prohibits the clear cutting of woodlots.

The decision was made in front of a packed council chamber Sept. 25 – with 17 deputations presented to council from citizens and groups on both sides of the issue.

A motion from Wallaceburg Coun.

Aaron Hall to keep the temporary bylaw in place until further work could be done by the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole, was withdrawn by Hall after Pinsonneault’s motion got the green light. The elimination of the bylaw will see the municipality return to the Natural Heritage Strategy approach that has been in place from 2014 until 2021 when the temporary bylaw came into play.

Prior to the vote, Pinsonneault reaffirmed his position, stating the

issue has been passed on by three terms of Chatham-Kent council.

“Ninety-nine per cent of farmers are good stewards of the land and they’ve been good stewards of the land on some farms for several generations,” Pinsonneault told council. “Personally, I’d like to see incentives put up for woodlots. I think that could help us, somewhat, in this dilemma that we seem to face so regularly.”

Pinsonneault said the NHS needs to be enhanced, not just reinstated, noting he doesn’t think more input is needed as both sides haven’t changed their position.

Other councillors concurred.

South Kent Coun. Trevor Thompson, who seconded the motion, said more work needs to be done around tree protection, but said it shouldn’t be done in a way that “puts pressure on one in support of another.”

“We do need to recognize there’s a vested interest on both sides,” he said. “Both sides are very entrenched.”

In support of removing the bylaw, South Kent Coun. Ryan Doyle said “everyone but farmers” are allowed to take down trees.”

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A Warm, Accessible Space to Say Good-Bye

Thank you for voting

As of February, 2021, The World Health Organization declared breast cancer the most diagnosed cancer worldwide. In Canada, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime. That’s 28,000 Canadians who will be diagnosed with the disease this year.

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Raise Awareness of Support Resources

Remind Loved Ones to Schedule a Mammogram

The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) recommends that most eligible women, ages 50-74, get screened with mammography every 2 years. Women ages 30-69 who meet the High Risk OBSP criteria should get screened every year.

Talk About Risk Factors

Obesity, lack of physical activity, alcohol consumption, family history of breast cancer, other breast conditions and hormone therapy after menopause all increase the risk of breast cancer. Making healthy lifestyle changes and discussing these factors with a doctor can help reduce risk.

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Join

Many organizations host various races, walks and fundraisers you can participate in during October and throughout the year. You can also donate to one of these organizations online, or research nonprofit breast cancer assistance organizations you can support in your area.

Research, support and spread the word about organizations in your area that can help breast cancer patients and survivors with things like meal delivery, transportation, counseling and other support services.

Voice Your Support for Fighters and Survivors

Become an advocate for breast cancer awareness and support programs. Visit cancer.ca or nationalbreastcancer.org for more information. Wearing a pink ribbon - the international symbol for breast cancer - is also a way to show your support.

What are my risk factors?

• Being aged 50 or older

• Dense breast tissue

• Having a mother or sister with breast cancer; especially before the age of 50.

• Not having children or being more then 30 years old when a first child is born.

• Starting menstruation before 12 years of age.

• Late menopause.

What can I do?

• Limit alcohol intake.

• Don’t smoke.

• Control your weight, particularly after menopause.

• Breast feed.

• Get plenty of exercise. 60 minutes of moderate physical activity is recommended daily.

• Talk to your doctor about alternatives for hormone therapy.

Each day last year, an estimated 75 Canadians heard the life-changing words, “You have breast cancer”. And while more people are surviving a breast cancer diagnosis than ever before, it’s still the most common cancer and second leading cause of cancer death among Canadian women.

Currie Torch Run sets records

By Michael Bennett Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

Taking the renamed Mike Currie Memorial Torch Run on the road led to a record number of participants and funds raised.

On Sept. 16, a total of 116 participants raised more than $13,500 in Blenheim for the 2024 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships that will be held in Ridgetown and Chatham.

“We well surpassed anything we’ve ever had before,” Sgt. Jason Herder, the event organizer, said. “We’re at

$13,500 – and counting – and that’s without any corporate sponsorship, that’s just with people signing up and donations.”

The previous top total was $10,200 from the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Participants had options of running or walking five- and 10-km routes or biking on 30and 60-km courses through Blenheim and the South Kent countryside.

It was the first time the Torch Run was held outside of Chatham.

The event, which was first hosted by the former Chatham Police Service in 1988,

was renamed the Mike Currie Memorial Torch Run in honour of the former CKPS constable who led the local Special Olympics program, torch runs and other fund-raising activities for close to 30 years.

Currie died suddenly last October while on vacation in Turkey.

With the success of this year’s event, the 2024 Mike Currie Memorial Torch Run will return to Blenheim next September.

“This park is beautiful. It’s a great place to start and finish, so we’re coming back here next year,” Herder said of the Talbot Trail Place setting.

In-depth woodlot discussion

Continued from page 17

Doyle said he’s spoken with multiple farmers who said that, in the past, if it weren’t for the threat of a bylaw that would have stopped them from taking down trees, there wouldn’t have been so much clear cutting. He said he was also told by farmers they would not plant trees on their land, as they wouldn’t

be able to cut them down.

Those who wanted to keep the temporary bylaw until a permanent solution could be found emphasized the loss of biodiversity and natural habitat. Some – including a number of farmers – called for tax breaks and incentives to encourage the conservation of woodlots.

East Kent farmer Olaf Nat-

vik, who has 50 acres of woodlot on his 125-acre farm, told council the last remaining woodlots need protection, especially when large corporations purchase farms with the intention of clear-cutting the land.

Natvik said many people would “roll in their graves” if they knew what happened to their woodlots.

Contributed image

The late Mike Currie’s family participated in his namesake’s Torch Run recently in Blenheim. In front are grandchildren Tom and Audrey Comiskey, Savannah and Charlotte Vollans. In back, from left: Mike’s daughters Emily Vollans, of Ridgetown, and Lindsey Zulfiqar, his wife Pauline, grandson Conor Comiskey and daughter Melissa Comiskey.

Council Notes

POA court backlog concerning in C-K

A critical shortage of judicial resources is creating a hefty backlog of cases at the Blenheim’s Provincial Offences Court.

A report to C-K council from Christine Jackson, manager of the Blenheim facility, said that as of Sept. 23, court dropped down to one day a week, rather than two, and

may be subject to further planned closures this year.

To date, there are 2,500 matters waiting to be heard, which may include trials.

The report stated the problem is due to a lack of available justices of the peace in the region, as the result of a significant number of retirements and leaves of absences.

Since taking over the court in 2000, Chatham-Kent has held court on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, for a potential of 104 court dates annually. However, that number was reduced to 82 dates in 2022.

Last-minute cancellations have also been a problem, the report stated, including the cancellation on one day when

80 matters were expected to be dealt with. The report stated that area residents are being denied access to justice as a result of the delays. Chatham-Kent is expected to reach out to Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Trevor Jones to help resolve the matter.

Hard hit by the pandemic, the camp has struggled in the last few years and officials said the camp is badly in need of cash.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT and PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

Thames River Slope Stabilization – Thames Street, Community of Chatham Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

The Study

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ to address erosion and slope stability issues along the Thames River. Matrix Solutions Inc. has been retained by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to complete the study in compliance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

The study area, which encompasses the north bank of the Thames River between Third Street and Fifth Street in Chatham, Ontario, is at risk of failure due to slope instability, erosion of the bank, and failing shoreline protection infrastructure. The bank is a public safety hazard in its present state and requires mitigation.

Study Area

Camp severs lots Chatham-Kent council has cleared the way for the St. Vincent de Paul Kent Deanery to create two residential lots at its property on Longwoods Road.

The original application to sever the lots included a $1,000 payment by the deanery in lieu of a parking fee, however East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonneault asked that the fee be waived.

“This organization is basically dividing these lots up because they need the money,” Pinsonneault told council at a recent planning meeting, stating he didn’t think the dropping the fees was going to “make or break” the municipality in any way.

“I think it’s just nice to help the St. Vincent de Paul. They’ve had quite a battle over the Covid years and they are asking if we can waive this,” he said.

Chatham Coun. Conor

Allin supported Pinsonneault’s recommendation to remove the fee. Allin noted that it’s mainly volunteers who run the camp and the $1,000 would have to “come out of their pockets.”

Council agreed to Pinsonneault’s request. The remainder of camp’s rural property is just over 56 acres and includes several outbuildings.

The aim of this project is to determine an appropriate shoreline protection strategy to address the erosion and slope stability concerns, handle stormwater below grade and upon the surface, and limit the extent of the impacted footprint.

Virtual Public Information Centre

The Public Information Centre (PIC) will be carried out virtually on the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent website. This virtual public engagement has been arranged to allow residents and interested members of the public an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed recommendations, including the preferred alternatives, the evaluation process, and the next steps in the study process.

Your input is important!

Display slides and comment sheets will be made available to the public on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s website at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/

Please provide your comments by November 1, 2023.

Alternatively, to submit a comment or question, to receive additional information, or if you have accessibility requirements to participate in this Study, please contact a project representative below:

Curtis Lanoue, P.Eng.

Engineering Technologist

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Phone: 519-360-1998

Email: ckinfo@chatham-kent.ca

Chris Moon, P. Eng Project Manager Matrix Solutions Inc.

Phone: 519-859-8438

Email: cmoon@matrix-solutions.com

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSO 1990, c.F.31), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSO 1990, c.M.56) and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and may be released, if requested, to any person.

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C-K loses a business leader

The Chatham Voice

Chatham-Kent is a little worse off with the passing of Scott Heuvelmans recently.

Heuvelmans, who ran Heuvelmans Chev-Buick-GMC in Chatham, among other dealerships, passed away Sept. 24.

Sadly, he died only a few months after his father, Theo, passed.

The local business community will miss Heuvelmans, as will his family.

The Heuvelmans teamed up to plant more than 7,000 trees and created a wetland/prairie habitat on family properties, through the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and Ducks Unlimited.

Need a shed or garage?

Cedar Creek Structures has opened a location in Ridgetown. Founded in Harrow, the owners have been in the portable building business for more than five years. They provide their customers with custom outdoor structures, including sheds, garages and cabins in a wide range of sizes and colours.

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Keto time at Lenovers

Lenovers Quality Meats and Seafood, has individual Keto meals on hand weekly for meal convenience.

Some examples are chicken alfredo, pierogi casserole, shepherd’s pie, lasagna and chicken parmesan pasta.

Lenovers is located 525 Park Ave. E. in Chatham.

Free mailbox rentals

The new UPS location inside Walmart Chatham, is offering free

mailbox rentals and 10 per cent discount on all services.

Clients are encouraged to visit and ask about these offers and other services.

They can be reached at 519-436-4320

5 years for Uride in C-K Uride, the local ridesharing company, has marked its fifth anniversary in Chatham-Kent today.

“In the last 5 years, we’ve been more than just a mode of transportation. We’ve been a part of workdays, hospital visits (even an expectant mother!), shopping trips, weddings, and most importantly, a safe ride home – a

way to prevent impaired driving in the community,” regional manager Vince Scott said in a media release.

Beyond rides, Uride is committed to giving back to the community. Through initiatives like their Good Deeds program, they aim to make a difference in the lives of Chatham-Kent residents. They are also always open to collaborations, be it event sponsorships or business partnerships, to further enrich the bond with the community and contribute to its growth.

• Business Voice is a bi-monthly column in The Chatham Voice that highlights some of the achievements made and efforts underway in Chatham-Kent’s business community. Send your information to bruce@chathamvoice.com.

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Community Events

Thursday, October 5, 2023:

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Senior Euchre at 1:00pm. Ladies Auxiliary monthly bingo. Sale of cards starting at 6:00pm and Bingo at 7:00. Everyone is welcome.

• Line Dancing at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre at 11:00am. For adults ages 45 and up. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members! Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 or visit ridgetownadultcentre.com.

• Tilbury Leisure Centre Exercise class at 10am and Essentrics class at 5:30pm (10 Canal St. West) Everyone Welcome!!

Friday, October 6, 2023:

• Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. Ever. 2:00-4:00pm. Come and connect with people of all ages and skill levels. Come alone or bring a friend. No registration required.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Supper served 4:00–6:00pm. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are spaghetti with meat sauce or fish & chips, $13.00. Take out is also available by calling 519-3518733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

• Beginners Tai Chi at 10:00am and Intermediate Tai Chi at 10:45am at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre for adults ages 45 and up. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members! Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 or visit ridgetownadultcentre.com.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a meat loaf dinner with potatoes, vegetable, coleslaw and a bun. Dine ins $12 and pickup $13. Please call daily from 1-4pm at 519-352-8291 to order. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, October 7, 2023:

• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-10:30am. Take out only.

Fun Stuff

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 3:00pm–5:30pm. Entertainment by Marquis from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

Sunday, October 8, 2023:

• Creekside Church - 10:00 a.m

Sunday’s at the Active Lifestyle Centre, Merritt Ave. Haven’t been to church in a while? Come find community with us.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023:

• Chess Club at Chatham Branch of CKPL. 6:00-8:00pm. Great opportunity to learn new strategies by playing with different players. All ages and all skill levels welcome.

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers. Access virtual programs using any computer, tablet, or smartphone. All workshop materials are provided free of charge. Tuesdays, Oct 10—Nov 14, 2023. 1:30pm— 3:00pm. Register at https://ptc_ oct10.eventbrite.ca.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30 pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00. Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Sewing, Knitting & Crochet Club at 1:00pm at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre for adults ages 45 and up. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members. Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 or visit ridgetownadultcentre.com.

• Theraband Class 10am, 11am Line Dancing, 1pm Shuffleboard, 5:30pm Yoga at the Tilbury Leisure Centre (10 Canal St. West). Everyone Welcome!!

Wednesday, October 11, 2023:

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. We have Fun Darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Carpet bowling 2-4pm, Chair Yoga with Lisa 5:30pm at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre for adults ages 45 and up. Beginners and experienced bowler’s

welcome. You can participate by standing or sitting. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members! Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 or visit ridgetownadultcentre.com.

• Ladies; come join us for our weekly coffee break, non-denominational bible study from 9:3011:00am at Calvary Church, 34 Victoria Ave, at Barth St. Discover what the Bible says to you. For more info call 519-365-5271.

Thursday, October 12, 2023:

• Retired Workers Chapter Meeting are the perfect opportunity to enjoy coffee and baked goods and visit with friends and former fellow workers. Keep up to date with the community, pensions, benefits and info provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. 10:00am at the Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

• Things are getting spooky at Chatham-Kent Public Library! Come in and make a haunted doll house. All supplies are provided! Join staff at 6:00pm in the Meeting Room. Open for teens 12-18 years of age. Registration required. Register by: Phone – 519-354-2940. Text –519-401-7174. Email – cklibrary@ chatham-kent.ca. Facebook chat - @ckplibrary.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Senior Euchre at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• Line Dancing at 11:00am at the Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre for adults ages 45 and up. $3 for members or $6 for first time non-members. Call the Centre at 519-674-5126 or visit ridgetownadultcentre.com.

Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-anon can help! Callleave message - 519-350-3462

Alcoholics Anonymous, we can help! Information Line 519-360-5246.

Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com

CLUES ACROSS

1. Flat tableland with steep edges

5. Byproduct of fire

10. Talked

12. Unique skill

14. Unembarrassed

16. Where teenagers go

18. Boxing’s GOAT

19. Used to anoint

20. Reproductive structure found in rust fungi

22. Auburn great Newton

23. Some are for Christmas

25. Dried, split pulses

26. Self

27. Where to get your mail

28. High schoolers’ test

30. Flightless bird

31. Expectorated

33. Practice of misrepresenting the truth

35. Type of patch

37. French river

38. Told on

40. Hillside

41. Peyton’s little brother

42. Soviet Socialist Republic

44. Progressive country musician

45. Witness

48. Brews

50. Yellowish-brown

52. Arctic explorers (abbr.)

53. Mexican agave

55. Type of “cast”

56. Popular breakfast food

57. Atomic #52

58. Position north or south of the equator

63. Gadget

65. Another recording

66. Irregular bulges in cell membranes

67. Dark brown

CLUES DOWN

1. Licensed for Wall Street

2. Partner to flow

3. A very large body of water

4. Accumulate on the surface of

5. Central cores of stems

6. Angry

7. Spanish stew: __ podrida

8. Fastened with a pin

9. On your way: __ route

10. Soviet labor camp system

11. Enmities

13. B complex vitamin

15. Go quickly

17. Toast

18. A team’s best pitcher

21. Philly culinary specialty

23. Small child

24. Unhappy

27. Trims away

29. Full of tears

32. Touch softly

34. Former OSS

35. A person’s chest

36. Came from behind

39. Fall back

40. Nellie __, journalist

43. A part of a river where the current is very fast

44. Weather

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Obituary

It is with breaking hearts that we announce the sudden passing our our dear son, brother, uncle and great uncle on September 1, 2023.

William (Bill) Blachford

was born on February 7, 1960 at Grace Hospital, Windsor, ON. He is predeceased by his father Glen Blachford (1997), brother in law Bruce Ogle (2020), grand parents Eldora (El) and Miriam Swigart who he treasured dearly. He spent many years living in Erie Beach before moving to Chatham, ON graduating from CKSS, then moving to Vancouver, BC, where he accomplished his degree from Broadcasting & Media Communication. He was an avid sports fan with Detroit Red Wings being his favourite hockey team. Bill loved living in Victoria, BC. Where he became a self employed house painter. Even though Bill was taken too soon he will be forever in loving hearts of his mom Jean Marlatt (Blachford), sisters Suzan Bentum (David) Kimberly Ogle, Kelly Blachford. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bill’s life will be at a later date.

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