The Chatham Voice, Oct. 13, 2022

Water Festival returns

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Discretionary funds for councillors

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative

pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Some of the funds generated by Chatham-Kent’s community support agreement with Hydro One are going to filter down to priority projects across the mu nicipality.

On Oct. 3, council endorsed a plan that will see each council

lor and the mayor receive mon ey that can be used for initia tives they deem to be a priority in their respective wards.

Councillors will get $25,000 each, with the mayor receiving $125,000.

The funding from Hydro One is part of a $10-million deal with Chatham-Kent signed in September that sees the munic ipality receive $1-million per

Straight Talk with Jeff Mardling

year for hosting transmission infrastructure projects.

Earlier this year Ontario’s En ergy Minister recommended Hydro One build three new transmission lines and com mence the early development of one additional line through Chatham-Kent. These lines will take a number of years to com plete and because this creates an impact, Hydro One is step ping up to assist with recreation and commu nity projects.

dispersion of funds.

“As you know local groups don’t necessarily follow the same funding process that we do and they often get frustrated when we say to them, you just missed the budget approval process and we can’t help you this year.

“It’s a bit more of a recogni tion of local needs rather than the broader budget program,” he added.

The interpretation can be broad, Duben explained, add ing the funding can be spent on projects related to recreation and community, noting Hydro One has specific guidelines the municipality must follow.

We are back! As consistent as the seasons change, we are excited to be holding our in-person seminars again on funeral and estate planning. Last month, several of our neighbours met for an informative talk with a local lawyer and myself about the benefits of being prepared. We enjoyed some pizza, salad and a great discussion about sparing your family many decisions and arrangements for those who are left behind. It’s all about being prepared; made simply. If you have been burdened for some time now is the time to ask some questions or find out how to start, please join local lawyer Jason Mallory and I on Wednesday, October 26th at the Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club at 6:00 P.M.

This FREE 90-minute pizza & information evening is the perfect way to begin to have all your questions and details organized. Go to our website to register by clicking the banner on the homepage or simply call 519-674-3141 to register for this free evening of community, food, and information.

Municipal CAO Mi chael Duben told coun cil the policy is flexible and open-ended, add ing funds can be put towards a single project or to a shared project be tween wards.

Duben said other mu nicipalities have ward fund programs in place, adding “It’s a great way to allow for a broader

West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan said she was “very supportive” of the project but questioned whether money could be used for “nuts and bolts” infrastructure.

She used the example of a sidewalk desperately needed in her ward, saying the item is way down on the municipali ty’s to-do list.

“Frankly, the kids will be grown up by the time the peo ple who need the sidewalk get the sidewalk,” Harrigan said.

Chatham-Kent also has To gether CK grants available at budget time, however some volunteer-driven agencies may not be prepared to submit their applications in time for the budget process, said Amy Wil cox, the municipality’s manag er of corporate initiatives and communications.

Wilcox said the new funding could help offset the needs of some of those groups, working in “tandem” to support com munity initiatives.

Hydro One is also provid ing $150,000 annually to hire a municipal employee staffer to act as liaison with the utili ty during development of the new lines.

Manor remains heritage building

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A bid by the owners of Gentry Manor to have the structure’s heritage designation removed has been turned down by Chatham-Kent council.

VOTE Brandy Robertson

LKDSB trustee Ward 6

At its Oct. 3 meeting, council approved a rec ommendation from the municipal planning de partment asking council to refuse the request.

Central to the city’s story, the Gentry Man

or building has played a signif icant role in Chatham’s history.

The complex at 9 Park St. was first built as a school. Next, it became a sleigh and buggy repair shop and then a social club associated with the Gray-Dort automobile.

After that it became a Masonic Temple for many years before be ing sold and operated as Gentry Manor, which boasts a salon, cloth ing shop and restaurant.

The owners had asked for the her itage designation to be removed to facilitate the sale of the property should they decide to put it on the market.

Guyitt House reprieve

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative

The Ridgetown Independent

Canada’s most photo graphed house has been given a lifeline.

Constructed in 1842, The Guyitt House has been vacated since 1985 and is located along the Tal bot Trail in Palmyra. The house, which many say is haunted, is known to be a tourist attraction.

Although leaning, the house still stands today and has been left un touched for more than 40 years.

However, after receiv ing a complaint for the first time in four decades, house owner Peter An derson was given an ul timatum from the Munic ipality of Chatham-Kent.

Anderson received a registered letter from the municipality informing him he had 14 days to tear down the house, or they would do it and charge him for the demolition.

“I have 14 days to file an appeal from the day that letter was dated, the 15th day of September,” he said. “Fourteen days isn’t

long at all.”

According to Paul Laci na, chief building official and director of building enforcement for the mu nicipality, they received a complaint regarding the safety of the house.

“We sent an inspector to see the condition of the dwelling and determined it was unsafe and then used the property stan dards bylaw. The bylaw says you have to keep the house in a condition that is safe. The inspec tor issued an order to the property advising him he must repair the dwell ing or demolish it,” said Lacina. “Council passes bylaws on things such as this. When we see a com plaint, we have to act on it. We can’t just ignore it.”

Anderson said one of his biggest fears is having the municipality come in and then charging him with a bill as large as $40,000.

Lacina clarified what they mainly seek compli ance from is the property owner.

“There is a lot of talk say ing the municipality will go in and charge it back to the property owner,”

said Lacina. “We try to work with everybody. If the property owner didn’t appeal but wanted more time to meet the require ments of the order, we certainly would have tak en that into consideration and worked with him.”

Marlee Robinson, who is part of the tourism ad visory committee, was this year’s recipient of the Mary Millard Award for Special Contributions to the Architectural Con servancy of Ontario. The award is to highlight the volunteers in the conser vation and preservation of built heritage. She be lieves the Guyitt House should have never re

ceived the letter from the municipality.

Robinson said one of the things the ACO and the heritage committee have tried to do is express concern about the empty storefronts in Ridgetown. She admits they were pleased when the munic ipality took the approach that buildings left vacant for a long time should have extra taxes on them and penalties for leaving them empty for extended periods.

Despite this, Robinson said she does not believe the bylaw should apply to the Guyitt House.

“I’m assuming that’s what Lacina took into ac

count,” she said.

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Image courtesy The Ridgetown Independent The Guyitt House on Talbot Trail near Palmyra.

Canada’s most photographed house will live to see 2023

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that’s not what that bylaw is for. The bylaw is for empty build ings in Ridgetown,” she said.

While disappointed with the quick timeline given to him, Anderson, along with the help of local coun cillors, has bought the house some time.

Local Ward 3 councillors John Wright and Steve Pinsonneault met with the municipality’s administra tion regarding the potential demoli tion of the house.

Pinsonneault said administration is willing to work with the property owner, and they recognize the house has some value, as far as being a tourist area to stop and take photos.

“The demolition is on hold for a few months until we can figure out the heritage value and try to find a solution to save this local destina tion for photographers,” said Pin sonneault.

The local councillor said things now have to run their course. The process for the demolition order has already begun. He said it will now go to a committee, which is similar to a tribunal.

Lacina clarified he does not expect the appeal to happen until early 2023. He said when the appeal oc

curs, the appeal committee will have many options.

“They can modify the order, or they may modify it with certain con ditions, such as an extended time frame, or they will proceed with the order as written by the municipali ty,” said Lacina.

He added that he is hopeful the end result after the hearing will be good for everyone involved.

In the meantime, Pinsonneault, Wright and Anderson are working to see whether the house has any heritage value through the heritage committee, which will give it protec tion.

“I believe it has heritage value. I think Canada’s most photographed house has its merit in leaving it standing. Let it die its own death, whether that’s one year from now or five years. That’s my opinion,” said Pinsonneault.

Anderson, who admits the house is beyond repair, agreed with Pin sonneault that the house should be given a designation and be left un touched.

“The house is way beyond repair. That’s what adds to its historical value,” he said. “It stood the test of time this far. How much longer will it last?”

Pipe band holding reunion

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative

pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The storied history of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642 Pipes and Drums is being celebrated during a reunion week end Oct. 22 and 22.

Referred to as the ‘75+2 Anniversary’ – to account for the pandemic years – the event is hoping to draw all past band mem bers of the former Branch

28 senior and junior bands, as well current members of the Branch 642 Pipes and Drums Band.

The reunion is expected to draw members from across North America.

“We have many for mer members who have moved all over,” said Pipe Major Walt Tomaszews ki, one of the organizers.

“We hope to see as many as possible return for the reunion.”

The band’s roots run deep, providing the soundtrack for major events such as Remem brance Day ceremonies throughout the years.

Branch 28 Royal Cana dian Legion Pipe Band was formed after the Sec ond World War. The first parade was held on Do minion Day, July 1, 1945, with the band bearing the distinction of being one of the oldest and contin uously active Legion pipe

bands in Canada.

A junior pipe band was active between 1962 and 1972. When the two Cha tham Legion branches amalgamated in 2015, Le gion Branch 642 became the sponsor.

Wearing the Fingask tartan, the band contin ues to support events and parades across Cha tham-Kent, maintaining a year-long practice sched ule. The band has played across Canada, the Neth

erlands, New Orleans, New York City and for the RCMP Musical Ride. It has also performed in France at the Vimy Ridge War Memorial.

The reunion weekend will feature a Pub Night on Oct. 22 at the Ultimate Sports Bar at 304 St. Clair St. in Chatham, the build ing that used to be home

to Branch 28. It begins at 6 p.m.

Sunday’s main event is an open house at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642 from noon to 6 p.m. at 39 William St. S. in Cha tham. Dignitaries will speak at 1:30 p.m. Mem orabilia, pictures and vid eos from all eras will be on display on both days.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642 Pipes and Drums hosts a ‘75+2 Anniversary’ this month, marking the storied history of the pipe band. Here, the junior band from 1965, poses for a photo.

Opinion

This bird is the word

Crowfest is coming to Cha tham-Kent, and if the crows of yesteryear could see what’s slated to take place, they would definitely be shaking their heads.

Once regarded as public enemy number one locally, the clever birds now have their very own celebration. The times, they are a’changing. Hosting a crow-themed festival is almost revolutionary when compared to how the birds used to be treated.

With its bountiful cornfields, Cha tham-Kent has long been a place for crows to roost in winter months.

Some media reports say that as many as two million crows call Chatham home in the winter months and at one point the municipality was paying a contractor $57,000 a year to shoo them away.

There was even a dedicated crow hotline. A contest was once held to kill the highest number of crows!

The birds would tear through garbage bags tossed at the curb by Chatham residents as they feasted on whatever was on the menu under the plastic. Head down a street two hours

after sunrise on a cold fall morn ing and it looked more like a street in New York in the 1970s than Chatham.

But even though they were chased, hunted, tricked and ha rassed, the crow stuck around, much the same as it’s been doing for hun dreds of years.

Maybe they thought it was a game. The municipality abandoned its crow control efforts in 2013 and with better garbage containment, it seems the birds aren’t as big of a menace.

A quick Google search reveals that crows have the largest brain to body ratio in the avian world, and that ratio is even greater than that of humans.

They can also make tools, complete complex tasks and recognize faces.

So maybe the time is right for Crow fest. Let’s celebrate the brainy bird, hold events for the whole family, and bring in diverse entertainment.

There’s no telling what the future holds if the event takes off.

Might the future be brighter and bet ter? Maybe we’ll see performances by The Black Crowes, Counting Crows or even Sheryl Crow?

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Drivers must be more observant out there

Editor: What has happened to Canadian drivers? We used to be known throughout the world as kind, courteous, safe drivers.

What happened to safe?

Over the last year, I have observed a troubling increase in the number of drivers speeding through not only caution lights, but also red lights.

I’m no angel! I consid-

er myself a fairly aggressive driver. But even I’ve become very watchful of these careless drivers.

I have trained myself to not proceed on a green light until looking both ways. Did this carelessness happen because the Third Street Bridge was closed? That is about the

time it started. We can’t blame it on COVID-19. Please slow down before some kid on a bike, or an elderly person in a power chair, gets hit at a crossing. One careless slip could change your life and your family’s lives forever.

Rick Nisbet Chatham

Time for new faces on council

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Editor: With regard to all the current members of council, I truly believe that we should vote them all out.

Too many have been on council for years and have done very little for the municipality. They regularly fail to hold

administration to account and go along with whatever administration suggests.

We continue to hire outside expertise. What are we paying all those high priced positions for?

Projects run over bud-

get, over time and the taxpayer gets very little action from the councillors.

Time for new Rick Williams Chatham-Kent

PA Day at the library

Fergie stares down own foundation

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Chatham baseball legend Fergu son Jenkins is taking his own foun dation to court.

Jenkins has hired the law firm of McKenzie Lake, as Fergie Jenkins Foundation board members are trying to shut down the founda tion and appear hesitant to return elements of Jenkins’ memorabilia to the man, according to a media release from the law firm.

Jenkins seeks to move the foun dation to Chatham. It’s currently located in St. Catharines.

The Foundation serves to “me morialize the legacy of Jenkins’ career, supports various charitable

endeavours as well as to educate and inspire the next generation of Canadian baseball players,” the law firm stated in its media release.

The fact Jenkins encountered re sistance to the move “shocked and saddened” the Baseball Hall of Fame member.

With the matter before the courts, Jenkins has declined to comment at this time.

He is attempting to reacquire var ious memorabilia items.

Jenkins pitched for 19 seasons in the major leagues, won a Cy Young award and was a seven-time 20game winner.

He spent 10 of those years with the Chicago Cubs.

Erie Shore Dr. to reopen

Erie Shore Drive, after more than two years in a state of restricted ac cess, will soon re-open to two-way traffic.

High water levels and constant pounding of waves onto the Lake Erie shoreline in early 2020 forced the closure of the roadway. A state of emergency was declared Feb. 28, 2020, and the road was shut down March 9 of that same year.

Municipal officials said the dike was unstable at that time. Residents were temporarily evacuated and work took place to shore up the dike.

Since that time, water levels on the Great Lakes have lowered sig nificantly, the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority reported.

As well, municipal Public Works personnel said there has not been a flooding event in 2022 that resulted in the closure of the roadway.

Golder Associates, re-evaluated recommendations from late March of 2020 in regards to the protection measures enacted along Erie Shore Drive. The consulting firm conclud ed such restrictions – including

one-way traffic and access to local residents only –could be removed.

Public Works personnel have begun to remove the concrete blocks that were there to temporarily block and deny passage along Erie Shore Drive. The road will again accommo date two-way traffic and return to its previously posted speed limit of 40 km/h.

Public Works will con tinue to actively monitor Erie Shore Drive.

Council approved the removal of the concrete blockades at its Oct. 3 meeting at an estimated cost of $100,000 for labour and equipment rental. The engineering depart ment has also committed to fixing cracks and pot holes that have occurred on the road.

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making some colourful

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WALKtober events encourage activity

Municipality of Cha tham-Kent’s Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries division, in partner ship with Chatham-Kent Libraries, encourages residents to get out and put one foot behind the other for WALKtober.

dependence, relieving stress, and having positive impacts on our en vironment by reducing emissions and air pollution.

Entegrus gives thanks, food

The event takes place for the rest of the month and encourages residents to enjoy the benefits of walking, which include improv ing physical health,

While engaging the community to utilize the trails and pathways throughout Chatham-Kent, the municipal departments encourage residents to walk down to their lo cal libraries; where they can pick up a free set of fluorescent arm bands to help illuminate while you walk as the sun goes down.

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9-1-1 funding approved

Chatham-Kent council has approved a request for close to $3 million from

the Chatham-Kent Police Service to increase fund ing for government-man dated next-generation

9-1-1 services. Dictated by the Canadian Ra dio-television and Telecommu nication Commission (CRTC), all emergency call systems must move to a digital system, rather than an alogue.

The increase includes a one-time ask of $1.5-million to be approved and referred to the 2023 capital bud get process and another $1.4 mil lion to be approved and referred to 2024 capital budget process. There was also a request for $703,017 to be added to base budget, including $475,000 in 2023 and $228,017 in 2024 respectively.

A total of $1 million for a one-time expense was previously approved by council for the 2022 budget, along with $250,000 in base budget costs.

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Entegrus employees made Thanksgiving a little brighter for the less fortunate by handing out 225 turkey dinners Friday in Chatham. Here, Kelly Ladd passes a pre-packed meal with all the trim mings to Chatham resident Wes Summerfield.

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Healing hub OK’d on King St. W.

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham’s distinctive

House will continue

to play a significant role in history as home to an ur ban Indigenous hub.

Oct. 3, council ap proved a zoning amend ment that recognizes the

King Street West heritage residence as a private club, allowing for a home oc cupation that can operate outdoors.

Faith Hale, who co-owns

Bleak House with part ner Ken Wright, said the amendment allows the hub initiative to go for ward with its mission of bringing awareness and healing to all of society, not only to Indigenous people.

urban Indigenous in Cha tham-Kent, a segment that’s been traditionally underserved despite the fact that Indigenous peo ple make up four per cent of Chatham-Kent’s popu lation.

Peifer

“The aim of Bleak House is to educate and inform,” said Hale following the council meeting, with a focus on education and training.

“People need to be im mersed in native culture to understand traditions,” Hale explained, adding the hub has provided learning opportunities with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, the Cha tham-Kent Police Service and the municipality. Hale said the hub also stands to help the “invis ible population” of the

According to Hale, adja cent communities in Wind sor and Sarnia-Lambton have fewer Indigenous residents but offer more services, such an Indige nous friendship centres.

As executive director of Ska:na Family Learning Centres, with two loca tions in Chatham-Kent and outlets in Windsor and Sarnia, which provide childcare and other ser vices, Hale understands the significance of truth and reconciliation.

“The land here belongs to Mother Earth,” Hale told

The Voice. “It was cared for by beautiful, kind, lov ing people that were here before European contact. Chatham needs to think about that as a whole.” The zoning amendments allows for five employees to be on site, including res idents.

Council received 10 dep utations on the matter with most in favour of the zoning change. Howev er, some nearby residents expressed concern the change would result in in adequate parking and ad ditional noise and traffic complaints.

A motion put forward by Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy to delay the deci sion to allow for a public meeting with neighbour ing residents was defeat ed.

Putting the ‘air’ in Air Cadets

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The brains behind a made-in-Chatham-Kent plan that went across the country nearly six de cades ago received recog nition recently.

A new plaque was un veiled Sept. 23 at the Chatham-Kent Munici pal Airport by the Kent Flying Machines Chapter of the Recreational Air craft Association, posthu mously honouring two Chatham-Kent residents.

Lt. Col. Hank Bruhlman and Capt. Frank de Jong initiated and developed a glider-flying program for the local Air Cadets in the mid-1960s.

The program was so successful that it was ad opted nationally and now there are nearly 100 air craft providing training annually to more than 24,000 cadets across the country.

Mayor Darrin Canniff, staff and cadets from 294 Chatham-Kent Squadron, Air Cadets, friends, glid er student graduates and supporters attended the unveiling to thank the surviving family mem bers who were present. The plaque is now mounted in the Airport lobby.

The glider effort came to be in 1966, after the RCAF cut back on regional ori entation flights in mili tary transport aircraft for Air Cadets. Inspired by an experimental program

Mac Mazurac, of the Kent Flying Machines Chapter of the Recreational Aircraft Association, thanks members of the Bruhlman and de Jong families in honour of Hank Bruhlman and Frank de Jong, who implemented a glider program for local Air Cadets that ultimately was adopted across the country.

in Alberta, Bruhlman and de Jong, both pilots, re sponded with a proposal utilizing gliders.

They devised a plan to provide local glider familiarization flights to the Royal Canadian Air Cadets of 294 Cha tham-Kinsmen Squadron. With a grant from the Kinsmen Club of Cha tham and funds raised by the cadets themselves, the squadron purchased a used Schweitzer 2-22 glider. de Jong, an aircraft en gineer and chief ground school instructor for the squadron, designed a winch and a cable retriev al car, which was built by students at Chatham-Kent Secondary School.

With the assistance of additional squadron staff and the Pioneer Flying Club, 78 familiarization flights were provided that first year to the 294 Squadron cadets.

A year later, the program received exposure at a cadet summer camp in Trenton.

The program proved so successful and cost effec

tive that the Department of National Defence and the Air Cadet League of Canada signed a Memo randum of Understand ing to adopt it and pro vide glider familiarization and training nationally.

Tens of thousands of fa miliarization flights are flown and an average of 300 Air Cadets are trained as glider pilots annually.

Celtic Memories

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Red Barn has green roots

The owners of Red Barn Brewing Co. plan on return ing a portion of the property to natural habitat.

Teaming up with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) the folks at Red Barn plan to create a unique natural setting, where visitors can reserve private fire pit areas while enjoying a local beverage of their choice.

This fall, LT VCA and Red Barn staff will lead area stu dents to plant the site in Car olinian species of trees and shrubs, as well as native grasses and wildflowers.

“There is still lots to do, but we plan on launching this ‘experience’ late summer of 2023,” Red Barn Brewing co-owner Denny Vervaet

said in a me dia release. “It was a no-brain er to partner with LTVCA on this collab orative project, where nature and beer are combined into a unique setting.”

The concept of the private fire pit areas will be to recon nect with family, friends, and co-workers.

Once the project is com

plete, online reservations of these private areas will be available.

Randall Van Wagner, manager of conservation lands and services at LTVCA, said the program is benefi cial in multiple ways.

“It is always rewarding to get trees planted; this project takes it a step further with the educational component of having many peo ple learn about our unique Car olinian zone species here in Cha tham-Kent,” he said.

Chamber announces its award winners

The results are in and the win ners of the Chatham-Kent Cham ber of Commerce 134th Business Excellence Awards have been an nounced.

Anne Coulter has been named

the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year, while the Corporate Citizen of the Year goes to Four Diamond Events owner Lisa Lester-Evers.

Chatham-based Maple City Homes has garnered the Business of the Year Award (Medium), and Maple City Homes co-owner Robb Nelson has been named Entrepre neur of the Year.

The award for Small Business of the Year goes to Mallory Law in Blenheim, owned by Jason Mallory. In the youth category Tiffany Cun ningham, owner of Prem in Cha tham, has claimed the Young Busi ness Individual of the Year, while the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award goes to Curtis Lemieux, owner of Willy’s 420 Supplies in Chatham.

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Red Barn Brewing Co. and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority are creating a natural set ting that will see visitors able to reserve outdoor fire pits in a natural Carolinian setting.

Business

Chamber recognizes top biz people

Municipal Accountability for Chatham-Kent

Continued from page 13 Ohana Ice founder Maria

Municipal Accountability for Chatham-Kent

has been named Youth Entrepreneur of the Year.

A special celebration marking the awards will be held Wed. Oct 19, at the John D. Bradley Con

vention Centre in Cha tham.

Sip and support

The owners of Turns and Tales are asking local res idents to “raise a glass to raise a roof” in a special October fundraiser.

house wine sold go to the Brickworks affordable housing project.

board game cafe and in dependent bookstore.

A reception will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a din ner and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Tickets are $115 each are can be purchased at www.chatham-kenth chamber.ca.

Called “House Wine for Housing,” the event will see $1 for every glass of

Municipal Accountability for Chatham-Kent

Council needs to be serious about campaign promises of transparency and accountability. The current council has rejected calls for a forensic audit. Under the Municipal Act council has a responsibility, both moral and legislatively to ensure the integrity and accountability of senior management and a level of openness allowing taxpayers to know how their tax dollars are being spent. Chatham-Kent publishes a “Council Code of Conduct” for council but has failed to publish a “Code of Conduct” for administration. “The job of municipal council is to make decisions about municipal nancing and services for our community. To enforce an open, transparent and accountable local gov’t system. Citizens should simply be able go on line to learn how much is being spent in each of Chatham-Kents 10 departments and 21 divisions AND in each of our rural communities since our collective rural community contributes about 50% of tax revenues – current council has declined from enforcing this.

……We are NOT supporting the current council for re-election…..

Council needs to be serious about campaign promises of transparency and accountability. The current council has rejected calls for a forensic audit. Under the Municipal Act council has a responsibility, both moral and legislatively to ensure the integrity and accountability of senior management and a level of openness allowing taxpayers to know how their tax dollars are being spent. Chatham-Kent publishes a “Council Code of Conduct” for council but has failed to publish a “Code of Conduct” for administration. “The job of municipal council is to make decisions about municipal nancing and services for our community. To enforce an open, transparent and accountable local gov’t system. Citizens should simply be able go on line to learn how much is being spent in each of Chatham-Kents 10 departments and 21 divisions AND in each of our rural communities since our collective rural community contributes about 50% of tax revenues – current council has declined from enforcing this.

“Chatham desperate ly needs more housing, and this sort of project is the kind of initiative we need,” said Terry John son, co-owner of the

“If you’re looking for an excuse to have a relaxing glass of wine or two, this is a great cause,” Johnson said in a media release.

Centre is continuing its support of the Cha tham-Kent Health Alli ance by donating 20 per cent of sales.

Furthermore, the cus tomer receives 20-70 per cent off their purchase in return of the initial dona tion.

The customer also re ceives a tax receipt for the donation.

Such allows the citizenry to responsibly scrutinize how each tax dollar is being spent in the City of Chatham and in each rural community, so that, YOU! can make informed suggestions to save money through specic spending changes. You can only do this if you have access to the books. Currently you DO NOT!

Council needs to be serious about campaign promises of transparency and accountability. The current council has rejected calls for a forensic audit. Under the Municipal Act, council has a responsibility, both moral and legislatively, to ensure the integrity and accountability of senior management and a level of openness, allowing taxpayers to know how their tax dollars are being spent. Chatham-Kent publishes a “Council Code of Conduct” for council but has failed to publish a “Code of Conduct” for administration. The job of municipal council is to make decisions about municipal financing and services for our community. To enforce an open, transparent and accountable local gov’t system. Citizens should simply be able go online to learn how much is being spent in each of Chatham-Kent’s 10 departments and 21 divisions AND in each of our rural communities since our collective rural community contributes about 50% of tax revenues – current council has declined from enforcing this.

Such allows the citizenry to responsibly scrutinize how each tax dollar is being spent in the City of Chatham and in each rural community, so that, YOU! can make informed suggestions to save money through specic spending changes. You can only do this if you have access to the books. Currently you DO NOT!

The Brickworks is at tempting to bring an af fordable housing project to Taylor Avenue in Cha tham, using the Life Lease model. It was nominated for a prestigious David Suzuki Foundation 2021 Future GroundPrize.

This promotion will con tinue up to Christmas.

Tea Time

1. Our property taxes were given a reprieve via MPAC based on 2016 values. When taxes yet again increase at the end of 2023 [ new MPAC assessment ] combined with an average tax increase atop new assessment plus C19 recovery costs, we’re concerned of an unaffordable nancial impact to the citizenry. In addition to our current council failing to secure a forensic auditor they have failed to secure an on -line open accounting program for citizens to responsibly scrutinize and review nancial details of each department and division.

1. Our property taxes were given a reprieve via MPAC based on 2016 values. When taxes yet again increase at the end of 2023 [ new MPAC assessment ] combined with an average tax increase atop new assessment plus C19 recovery costs, we’re concerned of an unaffordable nancial impact to the citizenry. In addition to our current council failing to secure a forensic auditor they have failed to secure an on -line open accounting program for citizens to responsibly scrutinize and review nancial details of each department and division.

Such allows the citizenry to responsibly scrutinize how each tax dollar is being spent in the City of Chatham and in each rural community, so that, YOU can make informed suggestions to save money through specific spending changes. You can only do this if you have access to the books. Currently, you DO NOT!

Turns and Tales is lo cated in the Scotiabank building at 213 King St. W. in Chatham. It features a board game library of more than 350 games, a full menu and the book store.

For more information about Brickworks visit ovclt.ca.

Mrs. Bell’s Tea Room is now open, offering after noon tea, cream tea and a smaller version for chil dren of all ages, The Mad Hatter’s Tea.

2. The current budget format provided residents allows tens of millions of tax dollar spending to be hidden. Our office has submitted a number of qualied and evidence-backed concerns to council regarding questionable spending – council has not responded to our factually-supported submissions during this 4 year term.

1. Our property taxes were given a reprieve via MPAC based on 2016 values. When taxes yet again increase at the end of 2023 [new MPAC assessment] combined with an average tax increase atop new assessment plus C19 recovery costs, we’re concerned of an unaffordable financial impact to the citizenry. In addition to our current council failing to secure a forensic auditor, they have failed to secure an online open accounting program for citizens to responsibly scrutinize and review financial details of each department and division.

Coffee and a home to go?

There’s a new coffee shop in Chatham, rekin dle Coffee.

2. The current budget format provided residents allows tens of millions of tax dollar spending to be hidden. Our office has submitted a number of qualied and evidence-backed concerns to council regarding questionable spending – council has not responded to our factually-supported submissions during this 4 year term.

3. Chatham-Kent is a single tier gov’t having a two- tier council. Such can never work affectively with urban consistently competing against rural and vice versa. A ward boundary change is needed, perhaps 6 wards equally combining urban and rural so both are represented equally and fairly to secure receiving a proportional tax investment and respective community attention.

3. Chatham-Kent is a single tier gov’t having a two- tier council. Such can never work affectively with urban consistently competing against rural and vice versa. A ward boundary change is needed, perhaps 6 wards equally combining urban and rural so both are represented equally and fairly to secure receiving a proportional tax investment and respective community attention.

The current budget format provided to residents allows tens of millions of tax dollar spending to be hidden. Our office has submitted a number of qualified and evidence-backed concerns to council regarding questionable spending – council has not responded to our factually-supported submissions during this 4-year term.

4. Council declined from supporting our proposal for a simple but effective upgrade to the current municipal web site, that, at a push of a button would allow everyone visiting the Chatham-Kent municipal web site automatic access to details of each rural community and the City of Chatham letting visitors decide where they wish to visit, live and invest.

3. Chatham-Kent is a single-tier gov’t having a two-tier council. Such can never work effectively with urban consistently competing against rural and vice versa. A ward boundary change is needed, perhaps 6 wards equally combining urban and rural so both are represented equally and fairly to secure receiving a proportional tax investment and respective community attention.

Located in Nest Realty’s office at 150 Wellington St., rekindle is open Mon day to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers a va riety of specialty coffees and hand-crafted goods.

4. Council declined from supporting our proposal for a simple but effective upgrade to the current municipal web site, that, at a push of a button would allow everyone visiting the Chatham-Kent municipal web site automatic access to details of each rural community and the City of Chatham letting visitors decide where they wish to visit, live and invest.

This last council term saw a collective 4-year operations expense of $1.4 Billion in tax dollars. Even if only a 1% savings can be found [ undoubtedly much more would be found] by retaining a forensic auditor, even every 2nd or 3rd year an over-all savings of about $14M or $3.5M annually could be found. Given an average 2.4% annual tax hike [ or about $2.9M ] such savings would be crucial to securing nancial stability for taxpayers and stabilizing taxes - a major ingredient to strengthen local economy and to attract new growth.

4. Council declined from supporting our proposal for a simple but effective upgrade to the current municipal web site, that, at a push of a button would allow everyone visiting the Chatham- Kent municipal web site automatic access to details of each rural community and the City of Chatham letting visitors decide where they wish to visit, live and invest. This last council term saw a collective 4-year operations expense of $1.4 Billion in tax dollars. Even if only a 1% savings can be found [undoubtedly much more would be found] by retaining a forensic auditor, even every 2nd or 3rd year an over-all savings of about $14M, or $3.5M annually, could be found. Given an average 2.4% annual tax hike [or about $2.9M ] such savings would be crucial to securing financial stability for taxpayers and stabilizing taxes - a major ingredient to strengthen local economy and to attract new growth.

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T’s and Sweats in the Downtown Chatham

This last council term saw a collective 4-year operations expense of $1.4 Billion in tax dollars. Even if only a 1% savings can be found [ undoubtedly much more would be found] by retaining a forensic auditor, even every 2nd or 3rd year an over-all savings of about $14M or $3.5M annually could be found. Given an average 2.4% annual tax hike [ or about $2.9M ] such savings would be crucial to securing nancial stability for taxpayers and stabilizing taxes - a major ingredient to strengthen local economy and to attract new growth.

Check out the website at www.mrsbellstearoom. com and enjoy the fine selection of loose leaf tea in lovely hand-sewn sa chets...all served on vin tage china.

The tea room is located at 11 Third St. in Chatham.

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

New development for Tilbury area

The Chatham Voice

We’ve interviewed a number of the new nominees for council.

They have proven to know and understand their role is to represent the taxpayer rather than sharing the same beliefs with administration.

The draft plan for a new industrial subdivision in Tilbury has been given the greenlight.

On Oct 3, Chatham-Kent

council approved a plan ning application that will see the development of 12 vacant lots at 200 Queen St. W. Sidewalks, sewers and a streetlight will be added.

IODE flag flies

The Chatham Voice

The IODE received rec ognition last week, as the organization’s flag flew from the pole at the Civic Center.

The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire is a women’s charitable organization in Canada that focuses on children, education and community service.

The organization was founded in 1900 to pro mote and support the British empire and its sol diers. Currently, the IODE provides scholarships, bursaries, book prizes and awards, and pursues other philanthropic and educa tional projects in various communities across Can ada.

Chatham-Kent is rep resented by four IODE Chapters: Confederation Chapter in Ridgetown, Catherine McVeen Chap ter in Dresden, Kent Reg iment Chapter in Cha

tham, and Captain Garnet Brackin Chapter in Cha tham.

At the flag raising, Mari anne Johnstone, an IODE member said, “This week is designed to show

case IODE Chapter good works across Canada. The theme for this week is ‘Service to Others’ and was chosen to acknowl edge the commitment that Princess Elizabeth II made

on her 21st birthday. We also commemorate The Platinum Jubilee and now the passing of Her Majesty Elizabeth II.”

Several members of Cha tham-Kent Fire, as well as

members from the local IODE Chapters, attended the ceremony.

Coun. Karen Kirk wood-Whyte delivered comments on behalf of Mayor Darrin Canniff.

May Court Club chooses two presidents

The Chatham Voice

The May Court Club of Chatham held its annu al meeting recently and elected two members to the position of club pres ident.

Kris Stevens and Shirley

Loyer will work closely together and share the duties and responsibili ties of the position.

Both individuals have distinguished records of service with the local May Court Club.

The club is a service or

ganization that has been dedicated for more than 86 years to addressing needs in the community, primarily those of wom

en and children, through volunteerism and fund raising.

The club runs a breakfast program at Queen Eliza

beth School, an emergen cy lunch box program at 20 different schools in the municipality, has hats and mittens knitted for school

kids, and hosts the bi-an nual Women in Excellence Awards that honour six distinguished women in various areas of expertise.

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Municipal staff and members of the IODE gather to raise the organization’s flag at the Civic Centre recently.

Crow, sculpture exhibits on display

Chatham Voice

ARTspace in Chatham is presenting a series of whim sical new works celebrating the fall season.

Headlining is “Blood Ties” a new exhibition of assemblag es and sculptures by artists Laurie Langford and Mike Ondrovcik, exploring the no tion of kin.

Regional ceramicist Chris Snedden’s work is also on display as he celebrates Crowfest with a signature line of ceramics entitled “Echo

Crows.”

Both exhibitions open to the public on Oct. 12 at ARTspace. An artist’s reception will be held on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. All are welcome.

Respected members of the C-K art scene for many years, Langford and Ondrovcik de cided to team up in pursuit of a shared vision. Through the long months of pandemic isolation, they became keen ly aware of their connection to family and the rich and complex influence it holds. In addition to providing a safe harbour through difficult

times, family is also a source of personal identity that of ten finds its roots somewhere in the nebulous mysteries of memory and the gene pool.

Snedden is no newcom er to a fascination with the celebrated and mischievous black bird, the crow. His display “Echo of Crows” in cludes finely crafted plates, mugs, and teapots.

ARTspace is located at 165½ King St. W. in Chatham and is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Satur day. For more information, visit www.tagartspace.com.

Something to crow about

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Students from Chatham Christian School recently took part in a Crowfest Kids Art Contest at Art & Heirloom in downtown Chatham. The fun is connected to this week’s Crowfest.

Cash Box Kings come back to C-K

The Chatham Voice

Chicago-based blues band Cash Box Kings are coming back to Chatham.

The band, which per formed as part of the Can ada South Blues Society slate of artists just prior to the pandemic, are return ing thanks to the same or ganization.

Co-led by Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar Wilson and Mad ison, Wis.-based song writer, harmonica giant and singer Joe Nosek, the band plays raw and un

varnished house-rocking blues.

Wilson’s huge, gritty vocals and Nosek’s pow erhouse harmonica fuel their songs.

In the words of MOJO magazine, the band is “flawless.”

Canada South Blues So ciety is hosting them at the KBD Hall in Chatham on Oct. 29. Tickets are available on line at ticketscene.ca, or at the KBD Hall, Kakoon Spa in Ridgetown or call Bob Christmas at 519-6769150.

Adding sound to silence for Saturdays event

The Chatham Voice

The next Saturdays at 7 concert at St. Andrew’s on Oct. 15 will take the au dience back in time to the era of silent film.

The 7 p.m. event features the showing of Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by organ. This 1925 silent film will be accompanied by Juno-award winning organist, Ian Sadler, who is organist and director of music at St. Paul’s Cathe dral in London, Ont.

Prior to the invention of synchronized sound, many moving pictures were created and shown in theatres on big screens. This era of cinema was popular from approxi mately 1890 to 1929. The term “silent film” is a mis nomer as these films were almost always accompa nied by the live sound of piano, theatre organ or in some cases a small orches tra.

St. Andrew’s is pleased to welcome Sadler to pro

vide live accompaniment to Phantom of the Opera on the church’s historic three manual Casavant pipe organ that was built in 1923, thus making next year the 100th anniversa ry of its installation in the church’s sanctuary.

Sadler, a native of En gland, started his musical training as a boy choris ter at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England. He later began organ lessons which took his love of mu sic and the organ to a new

level.

Before and since immi grating to Canada in 1980, he has served as music director and organist at various churches and ca thedrals, presented organ concerts and conducted choirs internationally.

This Saturdays at 7 con cert is co-presented with the Chatham branch of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1920s costumes for a con test and a chance to win.

Donations (suggested $15) will be accepted at the door. All donations sup port the music program at St. Andrew’s. All are wel

come.

For more info, contact St. Andrew’s Church at 519352-0010 or standrewscha tham.org/music.

Kirkwood-Whyte

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Joe Nosek and Oscar Wilson of Cash Box Kings share a laugh. They’ll share the stage when their blues band comes to Cha tham Oct. 29.

Community

Thursday, October 13, 2022:

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

• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open for lunch from 11:30am1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, October 14, 2022:

• C-K Public Library, Tilbury branch is offering Preschool story times at 10:00am. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited for ages 2-5. For information about other programs or library services, please visit www.ckpl.ca.

• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s spe cials are roast beef or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Kent Branch OGS (Family History)

Our presentation at 7pm: Not Re searching in the Rain-Researching in England from Away. Alan Campbell will discuss on-line websites he used in order to build the stories of his Atkey and Grapes family members, who primarily lived on the Isle of Wight, England, for the Book of Family he is creating for his grand children. Link to Register: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZMld-qoqj0qHdQRYFoAp Nvs6-sgfQVzIiAC .

Saturday, October 15, 2022: • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham presents Phantom of the Opera at 7pm. In celebration of St. Andrew’s pipe organ and the silent film era, this concert will be a showing of the 1925 silent Phantom of the Opera with organ music performed by the Juno-award winning organist, Ian Sadler. Suggested donation $15. All are welcome! For further infor mation call 519-352-0010 or standrewschatham.org/music.

• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen is open for lunch from 3:00pm5:30pm. Entertainment by the D.A.M. Band from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone welcome.

• 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.

Sunday, October 16, 2022:

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

Tuesday, October 18, 2022:

• Do you live with a Chronic Health Condition or are a Caregiver for someone who does? Join us and learn how to take control of your health! Master Your Health Diabetes, Tuesdays, Oct 18-Nov 22, 2022. 9:30am-12:00pm. FREE Registra tion at: https://myhdiab_oct18. eventbrite.ca. Access virtual pro grams using any computer, tablet or smartphone. All workshop materials are provided free of charge.

• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. To day’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffle board starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent meets in person at 7pm at Life Tran sitions, 397 McNaughton Ave West. New members are always welcome. Membership@zontachathamkent. org

Wednesday, October 19, 2022:

• Kent Coin Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center (7pm – 8pm), 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham. New Mem bers and guests welcomed. Come to a meeting to see what we’re about. Gain knowledge and trends of the

hobby. For more info contact Presi dent Paul Robb (probb1@cogeco.ca) (289-228-2817)

• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, October 20, 2022:

• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Every one is welcome.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild is back to meeting in person at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave E, Chatham. Everyone is welcome to join us, including non-members. Non-members will pay a $5 fee per meeting and can enjoy our presentations, guest speakers and all of the other fun at our meeting. Our membership fee is $50 per year and this entitles you to our newsletter and all of our regular meetings free of charge. You are welcome to contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www.ckquiltguild.com to get more information.

• Be our Guest at Chatham Retire ment Resort. 25 Keil Dr. N., Chatham. Reveralicious - Luncheon at the Resort! 11:00am-1:00pm. We are excited to have you join us for lunch with a special presentation by chef Marion of her sensational Roast Beef Dinner. Tours available by request. Call today for more information and to RSVP. 519-351-7777 ext. 526.

We Can Create @ CKPL – Book Page Wreath. 6:30 pm. Chatham Branch Meeting Room Free Program, best suited for ages 16+. Register by phone 519.354.2940, by email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca or in person at your local branch of Cha tham-Kent Public Library.

your events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chthamvoice.com

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Services House cleaning services available. Call 519-401-0495.

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OBITUARIES

Carol Louise Floin

63, Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Life Transitions

Steve Paxton 63, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Life Transitions

86, Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Nicholls Funeral Home

Jean Verstraete

100, Thursday, September 29, 2022

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

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If you both ask “How are you, precious mommy Lynn?”

I would say “Just okay”, with tears running down my face. But the truth is if you could read your mommy’s mind, not a day goes by, that your mommy doesn’t think and love and miss you both so much.

Lots of love, hugs and kisses, Your mommy, Lynn, Dreamer and Destiny Happy Birthday to you both.

Thank You

Thank You

The family of the late Betty Lou Haydon would like to thank friends who attended the visitation and funeral service for Betty. Thank you for your support and care. Thank you for the floral tributes, sympathy cards, and memorial donations made in her memory. We appreciated the wonderful service at Christ Church, Rev. John Maroney, and all that helped in her service.

To the doctors and nurses at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance heartfelt appreciation for the care she received. Everyone’s kindness and thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

Sincerely Stanley Haydon

Loans

$150,000 for $850.50/mth $200,000 for $1134.00/mth $250,000 for $1417.50/mth

cold.

Pro-Form spacesaver Tread Mill. Call 519-365-7662 to view & pick up.Chatham.

For Sale

Reclining Wheelchair. Excellent condition, only used 4 times. $1500 obo. Call 519627-9583.

Wanted to Buy:

Antiques, costume jewellery, gold, silver, coins, military, furniture, tools. We Buy AllPaid Cash. 519-727-8894.

HOW TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD IN THE CHATHAM VOICE

IN PERSON: 71 Sass Rd. #4, Chatham CALL: 519-397-2020 EMAIL: michelle@chathamvoice.com

Classified ads starting at only $6.00 for items for sale for 15 words.

Announcement ads starting at $44.00. All ads include colour!

Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements. Everyday/ Holidays. Ready-to-go. Many colours available. $35. 519-354-3411

Ministry Healing Love Ministry is an all night prayer line with counsellors available from 12:00am7:00am. Also, a male support group for those struggling with sexual addiction. A home based ministry, private and confidential. 519-354-3532.

For Sale

SMALL TOWN SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT BUSINESS FOR SALE Dine-in menu plus take-out pizza. Well established. All equipment. Turn key. Owner retiring $125,000. Reply to bobborrowman7@aim.com.

Asphalt

ROBERT OUELLETTE

ASPHALT SEALING INC.

Mike Kelly

71, Saturday, October 1, 2022

Life Transitions

Karen White 52, Wednesday, September 28, 2022

McKinlay Funeral Home

Brittany Raelynn Waite 29, Wednesday, September 12, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Dana Holmes 54, Sunday, October 2, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Lynn Steele Tuesday, September 27, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Bertha Brideau 96, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Shirley June Van Horne 96, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home

Deborah Marriott

65, Thursday, September 29, 2022

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Johnny Kassiotis

54, Saturday, October 1, 2022

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Maria Pereira

91, Saturday, October 1, 2022

Kendrick Funeral Home

David Whitesell

67, Saturday, October 1, 2022 Kendrick Funeral Home

See full obituaries at chathamvoice.com/obituaries

In Memory of my Precious Furry Kids Gordie & Smokey-Faith Happy Birthday at Rainbow Bridge to you both!