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Wicks said he came up with the idea on his own, but GoPro was quick to offer assistance. “Once I started finalizing the Kyle Wicks’ love of capturing the beauty of the great outdoors plans, I was able to pitch my adventure and thankfully Gotook on a new twist recently. The local shutterbug and Go- Pro was able to get behind me Pro-sponsored photographer and support the exploration,” took a three-week road trip out he said. The interest west, with his tarfrom GoPro actuget being the Ca- “There were so many ally began after nadian Rockies. amazing moments. Wicks’ trip to ColMission accomI left Chatham on a orado earlier this plished. year to capture Wicks said the three-week solo road the GoPro Mountrip was incredi- trip, living out of my ble. SUV, driving across the tain Games. “GoPro was “There were so U.S. with the end goal thankfully also many amazing able to connect moments. I left being Alberta.” me with Travel Chatham on a - Kyle Wicks Alberta Tourism three-week solo road trip, living out of my SUV, to help get behind the trip and driving across the U.S. with offer support, which was absothe end goal being Alberta,” he lutely incredible,” he said. Wicks lived out of his SUV said. “I stopped off at Theodore Roosevelt and Yellowstone Na- during his trip, using it as a tional Parks in the States for a camper of sorts, bringing along camping and few days before camera gear. reaching Alberta, “I think my photogHe was last out where I spent two raphy has improved in Alberta two weeks exploring a lot in many areas, years ago, capturthe mountains from knowing more of ing the beauty of of the Canadian the Rockies. Rockies. My ad- my style and what I’m “I think my phoventure took me looking to create in my tography has imwithin Canmore images.” proved a lot in and Banff, Jasper, - Kyle Wicks many areas, from and Yoho National Parks. It was such an incredi- knowing more of my style and what I’m looking to create in ble journey to photograph.” By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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Chatham-Kent’s Kyle Wicks snaps a selfie at Peyto Lake in Alberta. Wicks recently spent three weeks out west and visited dozens of locations to feed his love of photography and the outdoors.
my images. I feel my passion and dedication has grown immensely in order to do what it takes to ‘get the shot,’ and my post processing has improved immensely along with knowing my camera’s capabilities,” he explained. Wicks said he has also im-
proved his pre-photo planning. “The time I took preparing for the trip with location planning and getting all the details on the spots I wanted to photograph helped me big time and enabled me to come home with work I’m very proud to have captured and be able to share,”
he said. But he still encountered a common problem of photographers – sorting through all the options. For some shooters, it is a matter of selecting the best photos from a pile of very good ones. Continued on page 3
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He said the campaign won’t prevent all incidents of violence against EMS personnel. “It’s an awareness piece. We just don’t tolerate that behaviour,” he said. Nick Leclerc, Chief Steward with SEIU Healthcare, the union representing Chatham-Kent EMS paramedics, agreed that violence against paramedics should never be tolerated,
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And for Wicks, it was sorting through where exactly to shoot, as there are so many picturesque locations in Alberta. “I probably had about 30ish-plus locations I wanted to shoot with my time in the Rockies, and I can honestly say I visited them all plus more! Some of my favourites, though, would be Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake, and Emerald Lake, just incredible spots,” he said. “But a big goal of mine heading into this road trip was to climb to the summit of a mountain, and luckily I was able to in Canmore at what they call Ha Ling Peak. The hike up was tough to say the least, but reaching the top of the mountain peak, I was able to bring home an experience and photos I’ll always remember!” Wicks added another dream of his was to shoot from a helicopter. He said Travel Alberta made that possible, and it took place over the Rockies. “I was so stoked to cross
this off the bucket list! That adventure I’ll remember forever; some of the most surreal views I’ve ever seen, and they provided me with some pretty wicked images,” he said. Wicks is a lover of landscapes. He has shot at many places in Chatham-Kent, and across Ontario, but admits the views out in the Rockies offer an entirely different take. “I have to say what I love most about the landscapes out west would be just the magical blend of Mother Nature. From endless towering mountain peaks, seas of trees, raging waterfalls, abundance of wildlife, and of course the mind-blowing glacier-blue waters, there’s really endless beauty to be found every which way you look,” he said. “You truly feel the energy out there.” Wicks has shared a number of his images from his trip on social media, and said response from friends and followers has
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Chatham-Kent’s Kyle Wicks captures a strange selfie at Moraine Lake in Alberta, thanks to his GoPro Fusion 360-degree camera. Wicks recently spent three weeks out west and visited dozens of locations to feed his love of photography and the outdoors.
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The community support is part of what fuels Wicks, he said. Continued on page 5
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Volunteers needed for vigil By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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GoPro hooked Kyle Wicks up with Travel Alberta during a recent visit to the province, and they in turn got the local shutterbug up in a helicopter for some incredible photos over the Rocky Mountains. Here, Wicks employs his GoPro Fusion 360-degree camera for a rather unique selfie.
Wicks says he’s living, shooting, in the present
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As for the future for this photographer, Wicks said he’s sifting through his image collection to create a calendar for 2020, and is updating his website to showcase his new images. Even though he has these items on his immediate todo list, and is just returned from out west, Wicks said he’s nursing some teeth marks that won’t heal. “The travel bug has bit
me hard. My eyes are set on Europe or Asia to capture next,” he said. “For the meantime, I’ll be enjoying shooting the fall season in Ontario.” He’ll also be simplifying his life, he said, and saving up for the next big trip, the next adventure. “I’m learning to take each moment for what it is, not comparing it to yesterday or tomorrow or to what anyone else is doing
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Spread it around Props to local builder Dave Depencier and realtor Krista Mall for taking the big step of leading a planned large-scale subdivision build in Dresden (see “Bold build plans for Dresden,” on page 9 in this week’s Chatham Voice). Chatham-Kent has a serious shortage of homes for sale. Our housing prices continue to soar as out-oftown interest grows. That interest is chewing up local inventory to the point that if a homeowner in C-K wishes to sell, he or she is very hesitant to list their home until they find another house to buy. And when homes sell here, there are quite often multiple bids on the house, with houses regularly going for more than the asking price in such bidding wars. Realtors are happy in that homes in the right price range, from $180,000 to about $350,000 (this week at least), will move quickly, sometimes in a matter of a couple of days, or even a few hours. But they’d love to have more selection for prospective buyers. Enter Depencier and Mall. They plan on building 20 new houses in Leisure Lane District in Dresden. It’s a bold move, and one that should be applauded. Much of the home building, at least the larger-scale builds, are taking place in Chatham. But Depencier and Mall, Dresden residents and natives, love their community and want to see others move there as well. Their homes are a mix of semi-detached, small fully detached and larger scale homes, meaning they are offering something for most everybody. It could be enticing for a retiring couple looking to move to Chatham-Kent from a larger urban area and just enjoy the slower pace and beauty that small-town Ontario has to offer. Or it could be a young family seeking their first home, or an established family looking to spread out a bit and trade up to a larger, newer home. Dresden is a great community on the Sydenham River. It has that small-town charm, but also has all the amenities. Plus there are some very interesting specialty shops. It’s great to see the build go outside of Chatham. Maple City Homes has led the charge in Chatham proper, but C-K has a great deal to offer as a whole. Let’s hope other builders think big in other smaller communities.
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Of cow farts and climate change Sir: If I dare to write a response to the recent letter on the climate and the Carbon Tax I may well raise the temperature of some readers. It amazes me so many can take such a myopic view. Have we lost the ability to even consider what it takes to change anything? Have we forgotten how this nation and every other nation progressed? I’ve never taken a side on the causes of climate change, which is really what everyone is arguing, since no scientific data, organizations, or groups can agree. Except politicians and the media. Surely no one honestly believes that a trend will only go in one direction?
Do people actually believe that the stock market or Bitcoin will always go up? Or deny that oil rich desserts were once lush with vegetation that formed the oil in the first place? If we haven’t been taught that change has been around since the beginning of time, then it’s sad that I have to throw fuel to the fire. Ok, so you want extra taxes to fix whatever you want fixed, fine, then the government needs more money. The only source for their growing deficits and debt is the public sector. It doesn’t fall out of the sky or printed at the mint, the source of
a nation’s wealth is its peoples’ collective ability to produce. But the government is taking more while not giving us anything in return. It is the people that produce the taxes, the public sector, that has seen declining wages and more taxes for decades in real dollars. Taxation and poor governance has caused our nation’s production, GDP (look it up), to decline since 2015. Unless these politicians start giving something back to their citizens, this will not end well. It’s a pity that our elected zombies are so narrowly focused on issues
that fail to cover what governance of this once new frontier was founded, the interests and prosperity of its citizens. Our founders ran away from high taxation. Did you forget? Without reason to better our lives, the incentive to produce declines. We Canadians have become stagnant. If you want to do something about pollution, or climate change, or farting cows, then there has to be incentive for a nation’s citizens to do so. Each must prosper, not just those with the power, the banks, and the military. Robert Hakker Chatham
Bruce’s rant on local drivers is bang on Sir: I enjoyed Bruce’s rant about other motorists (“It’s simple, folks, obey the law”) in the Oct. 24 Chatham Voice. I may be careless sometimes (sorry, Bruce!) but I am over 80 years old
and have passed the Ontario government’s 45-minute Group Education Session, so I can’t be too bad. Actually I can add a few items to Bruce’s list.
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By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
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CKPL Chief Librarian Tania Sharpe, left and Marketing Manager Sarah Hart Coatsworth take a minute out of a very full day to smile at the Book Bash Children’s Literature Festival at the John D. Bradley Centre in Chatham on Oct. 23. Hundreds of school children and the public attended the free event.
More than 800 students from across Chatham-Kent were able to meet local authors, learn some coding, check out engineering clubs and robots, browse through tons of books, listen to stories and watch Indigenous dancers, all for free Oct. 23. Book Bash, an event organized by the Chatham-Kent Public Library and its community partners, entertained students during the day at the John D. Bradley Centre in Chatham, and invited the public in the evening to check out all the booths and events. Book Bash Canadian Children’s Literature Festival is a fun-filled, free children’s festival featuring a variety of activities and programs with Canadian children’s authors, illustrators and entertainers. Funding for the Festival, up to $20,000, is made possible through the Muller Scholastic Endowment Fund for Canadian Children’s Literature at the Toronto Public Library Foun-
dation. The Fund was established by Larry Muller, retired president of Scholastic Canada, to create an annual children’s literature festival promoting reading and recognizing the value of Canadian children’s literature to Canadian families. The Festival is held by Toronto Public Library every second year and by a Canadian public library system outside of Toronto every other year. This year, CKPL applied and received the festival funding to host the event, and CKPL Librarian Tanya Sharpe couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out. “Our very dynamic children’s librarian Stephanie Yeoman applied for it a year and a half ago. We all worked on the application and submitted it, and it was accepted,” Sharpe said.
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Thanks to community partners, Sharpe said the booths at Book Bash were interactive and interesting for kids, showcasing the different kinds of programs offered at libraries across the municipality. “Libraries are a place that are more than just books. They are a place to discover, so you want the Book Bash to reflect what the library can offer. We say we can’t offer everything for everyone but we definitely have something for everyone, and this encompasses a lot of our community partners, so we’re helping
to spread their information and services, which helps our aim as well, so it’s a win-win for all of us,” Sharpe said. She added the 800-plus students who attended Book Bash enjoyed keynote speaker Kathy Kacer, an award-winning author of more than 20 books that focus on the Second World War and the Holocaust. “I have pictures of the whole room filled with children and they were enraptured; they were hanging on her words. She does a lot of work on World War Two and Holocaust survivors so she talked a lot about the courage that’s
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Finn the terrier dressed as an Adventure Time character for the Howloween event held at the John Waddell Off-Leash Dog Park on Saturday. Sponsored by the Chatham Dog Park Committee, other costumed pooches joined Finn throughout the morning for the free get-together.
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Bold build plans for Dresden They held a ribbon cutting at the site Oct. 22. Mall said she and Depencier and their spouses are proud to call Dresden home and came together for the project to help increase local home inventory and provide options for prospective home buyers. Mall said teaming up with Depencier just made sense. “We’re like-minded people. We teamed up last summer and formed our company,” she said.
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New home construction has recently heavily focused on Chatham, but that is changing as a group of Dresden natives announced a bold project in the North Kent community recently. Leisure Lane District will see 20 homes built in that subdivision. Local realtor and Dresden native Krista Mall is in partnership in the development with Dave Depencier of Depencier Homes on the project.
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“It started with a single-family home and it was like a flip. We then thought we’d look at going bigger.” The focus is indeed on Dresden. “We’re trying to keep things in our community,” Mall said. “We wanted to keep it in Dresden. We all live here. We’re trying to bring people here.” Mall said Dresden offers small-town charm for retirees and families alike. “A lot of retirees love to come here because it’s quiet and safe. But it’s also a great place to raise your kids,” she said. “Many who live here may not work here, but it’s so close to everywhere.” Depencier said optimism is the best policy. “For any community to
grow, you have to take a chance and you have to step outside the box, and that’s what we did,” he said. “Small towns can sometimes get forgotten. If you stick with it and take chances, then you won’t get left in the dust.” Stuart McFadden, director of economic development for the municipality, welcomed the announcement. “It’s great for Dresden and great for Chatham-Kent,” he said. “Dave and Krista, they both live in Dresden. They’re proud of where they live.” North Kent Coun. Jamie McGrail praised the developers for their forethought, investment and quality of work. “Thank you for being a very active part of this community and making
Dresden your home,” she said in a media release. McGrail also praised Dresden residents for making it an attractive community. “Without the citizens, service groups, hometown shops and hockey teams, to name a few things, Dresden would not be what it is today. Neighbours working together raise community together,” she said. Mall said all 20 homes won’t be erected overnight, as construction will take place in tiers. But the subdivision will feature a variety of options, with prices starting under $300,000. That price point is for semi-detached homes, which Mall said are earmarked for retirees and single families.
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“There’s also the option of coming across the street and building your own smaller single-family home. They are all on one floor and are about 1,500 square feet,” she said. Larger lots are also available for larger homes. Mall said they will have a model single family home and another semi-detached ready in the spring. Depencier said new housing is of huge importance in Ontario, regardless of the size of the community in question. “In the next ten years, Ontario is going to need one-million new homes. That’s a staggering amount of homes that are required, and we have to do our part right here in Chatham-Kent and Dresden,” he said. “We have to make them affordable and
we have to make them accessible. We are very proud to open our doors and invite new people here.” McFadden said the project will provide additional options to the C-K housing market, one that is short on inventory. “That’s the great thing about Chatham-Kent. Each community has its own special nuance,” he said. “It’s all about where you want to live and in what type of style do you want to live.” McFadden added the project will help grow the population in Chatham-Kent, as housing is in strong demand. “We’ve got to grow our population to take advantage of the jobs that are available,” he said. Much of the larger-scaled
home building taking place in Chatham-Kent is happening in Chatham, Mall said. She pointed to the aggressive largescale build by Maple City Homes in southwest Chatham. But she believes there is no competition between that project and Leisure Lane. In fact, Mall said they are complimentary, just as her work beside fellow Royal LePage Peifer Realty rep Carson Warrener, exclusive listing agent for Maple City Homes is supportive. For additional information on the Leisure Lane District or for sales inquires, visit https:// depencierbuilders.com/ lots-still-available-in-leisure-lane/or contact Mall at kristamall@royallepage. ca.
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Staff at the Chatham-Kent Children’s Services in Chatham were decked out in purple in support of Ontario Dress Purple Day Oct. 24. According to the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS), the campaign was launched to raise awareness of the important role adults and communities play in supporting vulnerable youth, promoting every child’s right to safety and well-being. The OACAS had developed classroom resources, based on the theme, “It takes a community to care for kids,” to educate students
about their network of supports. Research shows that ensuring that children and youth are aware of helping adults and organization in their support network offers them an important tool that lessens their vulnerability to harm. “Youth tell us the most important thing we can do is listen. How can you protect a child or youth if you are not engaging with them,” said Nicole Bonnie, CEO of the OACAS. “On Ontario Purple Dress Day, we are asking adults and community partners to think more deeply about how they can better support the safety and well-being of the young people around them.”
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Young students from St. Ursula Catholic School got the chance to learn about student safety during a visit from First Student’s fifth annual Safety Dog Bus Tour on Oct. 22. With Chatham being one of 12 stops to visit North America and the only one in Canada, McNaughton Avenue Public School was also selected for a visit where students took part in safety activities and received a bus tour, photo with Safety Dog, school bus safety pledge and more.
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How did Dave Van Kesteren, now retired local MP, spend the day after the first election in which he wasn’t a participant in 15 years?
Doing something a candidate typically does – collecting election signs. The Chatham Voice caught up with Van Kesteren, who served as MP for Chatham-Kent Leamington for more than 13 years, and first ran back in
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teren, an elected official who put more than 500,000 kilometres on his vehicles driving back and forth to Ottawa from Chatham over the years, was just going to fade away, you were mistaken. He paid close attention
to the campaign and supported Epp at every opportunity. He said watching this election was like being a parent watching a child at a key event. “I did have that apprehension that any parent feels. I was thinking, ‘This
is my guy and I sure hope he wins,’” Van Kesteren said. “I was pretty excited.” On Oct. 21, Epp defeated Liberal candidate Katie Omstead, just as Van Kesteren did four years ago.
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ACROSS 1 Birth-related 6 Sphere 9 “Great!” 12 React to reveille 13 Spelling contest 14 “-- not choose to run” 15 Bottled spirit?
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16 Madison Avenue music 18 Eden, for one 20 Agts. 21 Crony 23 Moment 24 Nuts 25 The same, in bibliographies
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27 Primly self-restrained 29 Hide and -31 Fails to 35 Buckwheat porridge 37 Catastrophic 38 Wit 41 Lubricant 43 Tandoor-baked bread 44 Hibernia 45 In the course of 47 Rubs elbows 49 Lightweight wood 52 Light touch 53 Lemieux milieu 54 Tools for duels 55 Bashful 56 Forerunner of Windows 57 Endures DOWN 1 Rundown horse 2 Exist 3 Prickly sensations 4 One side of the Urals 5 Villainous looks 6 Thing 7 Check
8 Stein or Stiller 9 -- mignon 10 Skilled 11 Domineering 17 Marked a report card 19 Classroom array 21 Glutton 22 Big bother 24 Life story, for short 26 Vietnam river 28 Legendary firefighter Red 30 Listener 32 $1 bills 33 2nd Amdt. proponents 34 X rating? 36 “Monopoly” buys 38 Jute fibers 39 Dickens’ Mr. Heep 40 Like some mouthwashes and toothpastes 42 Written slander 45 Art -46 California wine valley 48 Cover 50 Prepared 51 Balaam’s carrier
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Thursday, October 31: • Open Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Everyone Welcome. Friday, November 1 • Meal (5:15pm-6:30pm), open darts (7:30pm) and Catch the Ace (drawn at 6:30pm) at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Choice of spaghetti, roast beef or fish & chips for $10. Everyone welcome. Saturday, November 2 • The Essex-Kent Bluegrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Association presents Traditionally Wound & Winterline in Concert at the McGregor Columbian club (9560 Walker Rd) at 7:00pm. $20/advance, $25/ door. Stan Sullivan 519-733-2934, stansull@gmail. com. Ticket Outlets: Chatham 519-352-9534. • The Abrams appearing at the Chatham Capitol Theatre at 8:00pm. Tickets $39 available at www. cktickets.com, at theatre box office or by calling 519-354-8338. Presented by the Kent Regiment Chapter IODE. • Christmas Bazaar and Vendor Sale at Glad Tidings Church, 403 Chatham St. S., Blenheim (next to Willow Run Golf Course). 9:00am-1:00pm. • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge 9:30am-11:00am. Everyone welcome! • Meat draw (4:00pm-6:00pm) and dance (4:30pm-9:30pm) featuring Good Company at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome. Sunday, November 3 • Classic Country Jamboree at the Merlin Legion. 3:00pm-7:00pm with delicious chicken dinner available at 5:00pm. Hosted by “The Marquis”. $5 entry for non-musicians, dinner priced separately. Bring your singing voice and dancing shoes! Monday, November 4: • The Chatham-Kent Film Group presents “The Souvenir” at Galaxy Cineplex Theatres. 4:00pm and 7:00pm shows. $10 cash at the door. • Open Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Everyone Welcome.
• Open Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Everyone Welcome. Friday, November 8 • The Kent Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society invites you to our Genealogical Hunt: The Story behind Milton Mowbray Shaw, Chatham Kent WWII Hero. Held at the McKinlay Funeral Home Reception Centre. 7:00pm. Parking available in the St. Clair Plaza at 463 St. Clair St., Chatham. Open and free to the public. • Meal (5:15pm-6:30pm), open darts (7:30pm) and Catch the Ace (drawn at 6:30pm) at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Choice of hot hamburg, roast beef or fish & chips for $10. Everyone welcome. Saturday, November 9 • 1000 Paper Cranes is the goal at CKPL, Chatham Branch. Drop-in to fold your paper crane as we wish for peace. Registration is not required. Call the Children’s Room at 519-354-2940 et.4847 for more information. • Meat draw (4:00pm-6:00pm) and dance (4:30pm-9:30pm) featuring the Southlanders at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome. • Mind Character & Personality study group. November 9 - December 14. 4:00pm. Saturdays only. 222 Lafontaine St., Wallaceburg. Confirm your presence with an email to cal.hmn@gmail.com for this free program. • Pasta Dinner Fundraiser held by the Chatham Lions Club and the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) of Chatham. 4:30pm-7:00pm at the W.I.S.H. Centre. $15/person. Tickets available from any Chatham Lions or CCB member. Everyone welcome. Contact Lion Michaelanne Kerrigan 519352-0063 or Robin McCracken 519-784-5415. Sunday, November 10 • All you can eat buffet breakfast held by the St. Joseph’s K of C Council #10436 from 9:00am11:30am at the Spirit & Life Centre, 184 Wellington St. W., Chatham. 2 meats, hash browns, scrambled eggs, french toast or pancakes, toast & fruit cocktail. $8/plate for adults, $4 for children 6-12, children 5 and under free.
Tuesday, November 5: • Open Euchre (1:00pm), open shuffleboard and two-person euchre (7:00pm) is at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St, Chatham. Everyone Welcome.
Tuesday, November 12: • Experience HU The Sound of Soul at the Chatham branch of the CKPL, 120 Queen St., Chatham. 6:30pm.Experience chanting HU, contemplative time, and spiritual conversation with others of like heart. You are all welcome.
Wednesday, November 6: • Informal bible study at Calvary Church, 31 Victoria Ave. at Barth St. 9:30am. Come and discover what the Bible says to us while enjoying meeting new friends. For more info 519-354-4235.
• St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store store will open at 9:00am for our most spectacular event of the year. We have many wonderful Christmas items just in time for your decorating fun and holiday celebrations!
• Pepper (1:00pm) and fun darts (7:30pm) at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone welcome.
• Death Cafe @ Tea Connection, 15 King St. E., Chatham. Hosted by Alan McIntyre RSVP 226671-0081. Free event, caned goods to support the Food Banks would be appreciated. Discussion will focus on “Good Grief” Stuck, stalled or struggling in your grieving? Come let us talk. 7:00pm.
• November Luncheon Fashion Show at Glitters Fun Eatery at noon. Fundraiser for Chatham Goodfellows. Local fashions by Rachel’s Room and Goldcoast Fashions. Call restaurant for reservations. Thursday, November 7: • Chatham-Kent Drug Awareness Council Annual Breakfast at Smitty’s Aristo Banquet Hall. Full buffet breakfast followed by fantastic lineup of speakers sharing their incredible stories about mental health, substance use and stigma. Keynote speaker Brian Knowler. 7:00am-9:30am. Tickets available at Eventbrite.
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Van Kesteren content to retire, for now heavy lifting. Despite watching and supporting, “If you don’t have a great team, Van Kesteren said this election was you are not going to be successful,” vastly different than when he was a he said. candidate. Speaking of his team, Van Kes“It’s just not the same. It’s pretty teren said the saddest time during intense when you are runhis service as MP was when ning,” he said. “One of the his constituency office toughest parts of the job is manager, Julian Belanger, running for the election.” passed away Sept. 8, 2014. It can be stressful, but also “He was such a great guy, emotionally fatiguing. such a great constituency “You get all kinds of remanager. So many peoaction from all types of ple would tell me how he people. You have to have looked after them,” Van a thick skin and learn to Kesteren said. roll with the punches,” Van High points for the politiDave Van Kesteren cal veteran included sitting Kesteren explained. He added that social meon “some incredible comdia has only increased polarization mittees. It was really rewarding in terms of support or open disdain. and it taught me so much.” After enduring the intensity as a But Van Kesteren said he also candidate for five federal elections, looks back fondly on his time with Van Kesteren knew it was time to fellow politicians, including Bev put away his campaign shoes. Shipley, who also retired this year “You get to the point where you after serving Lambton-Kent-Midrun out of gas. I was dlesex for 13-plus running out of gas,” “You get to the point years. he said. “That’s not where you run out of “We’re all kindred fair to my constituspirits. We have this gas. I was running out ents. I just wouldn’t ‘sickness’ that we have had the same of gas.” share – politics,” he - Dave Van Kesteren energy I had.” said. “We’re cut from In his 13 years and the same cloth.” nine months as MP, Van Kesteren He said the job leads to you runsaid it is estimated he piled up ning on adrenaline. With so many 500,000 kilometres driving to and functions and duties, combined from Ottawa. He said he preferred with travel time, it can take its toll. it to the idea of flying. For Van Kesteren, that would often “I liked driving. Driving gave come close to Christmas. me quiet time. You need that in “Last year was the first time I this business,” he said. “But with didn’t get sick at Christmas in so technology in vehicles, you can long,” he said. “You go and you still have conversations with your go and you go. And then you have staff.” some downtime. I Van Kesteren said “It’s a great honour would get really ill even after he made – it’s not a cliche – to for about three or his decision to step four days.” away from federal serve people; to be He doesn’t anticipolitics earlier this able to help them.” pate getting sick like year to spend more - Dave Van Kesteren that this Christmas time with his family, either. Perhaps he’ll his wife, Faye, doubled checked to pick up a cold from one of his many make sure he truly wanted to leave. grandchildren, but his body will be “She would ask me, ‘Are you mak- better rested. ing the right decision?’ ‘You bet,’” In fact, he’s really looking forward he said. “We’re happy about the de- to more time overall with his famcision we made.” ily. Van Kesteren said he will miss “I’m fortunate to be home. Faye many of the people he worked would tell me what I’d missed – with, as well as constituents he birthday parties and races. I’ve helped over the years. been able to be there this fall. It’s “It’s a great honour – it’s not a cli- been great,” he said. “I love doing che – to serve people; to be able to normal parent/grandparent things. help them,” he said. “Not all were For 14 years, I missed all that.” success stories. Sometimes you For now, Van Kesteren said he is don’t get the desired outcome, but retired and is “perfectly content” to oftentimes you do. There were some stay that way. great victories that we’d won.” However... And Van Kesteren stressed it was “Something might pop up. If a team effort, as his constituency something were to happen, I’d constaff did so much of the proverbial sider it,” he said. Continued from page 15
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019
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CLASSIFIEDS In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Garage Sale
WAYNE BREARLEY MARJORIE HEATH
September 4, 1946 - November 1, 2007
Large Garage Sale Sprucedale United Church. Saturday, November 2. 493 Victoria Ave., Chatham. 8am-11am. Great Variety of items, household, books, toys, clothes & much more!
Always on our minds And in our hearts.
There will always be a heartache And many silent tears But always precious memories That will last throughout the years.
Lovingly remembered by Jill, Judy & Darryl
Lovingly remembered by wife Judy and Family
Sponge 2 pieces, 19” wide, 6” thick, 73” long. $20. 519-4368821 after 6.
Obituary
Obituary
July 6, 1923 - November 2, 2015
With heavy hearts we announce the untimely passing of Brent Bourdeau, age 63, Friday Oct.18, 2019 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, surrounded by his family and friends. Cherished son of Beryl (Hopper) Bourdeau of Chatham. Dear father of Danielle Bourdeau (Matthew Maunder). Dear brother of Brenda Glassco and her husband Gray of Chatham, and the late Beth Bourdeau. Special uncle to Ashley Glassco. Also survived by Grand-Dog Harley. He will be remembered by his aunt Joyce and (the late Bob Wilton) of Oshawa and (the late uncle Roy and Donna Hopper) of Burlington. Brent enjoyed many years working as a professional decorator and painter. He will be remembered as a lover of music, hockey, cooking, biking, good food and good company. He also enjoyed a good laugh with classic Monty Python and The Vinyl Cafe. A favourite quote being, “He’s pining for the Fjords!”. Brent was extremely proud of his beloved daughter Danielle. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of Brent’s life and reception at the Links of Kent, Chatham, Ontario, Saturday November 23rd, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Interment will take place Sunday November 24, Evergreen Memorial Park, Leamington, Ontario. Expression of remembrances may be made to a charity of choice. Special thanks to the staff at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Maple City Residence. Online condolences are welcome at www.lifetransitions.ca
Prayer Line Healing Love Ministry has an all night prayer line. 12:00am7:00am with prayer partners to minister to you. Call 519-3543532. A singles in Christ group on Sundays. Pot sharing meal at 6:00pm, informal service at 7:00pm. Call for info.
Gail Stewart
Passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on October 18, 2019 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Ronald for 50 years. Loving mother of Michael (Cheryl), Robert (Jessica) and Christopher. Cherished “Gigi” of Laila, Ryder, Avery and Chase. Dear sister of Virginia Graham (Duncan), Pat Horton (late Les), John McKeegan (Luanne), Mary Jane McKeegan (Derek), Ron McKeegan (Sharron), Jim McKeegan (Louise) and Dennis McKeegan (Barb). Gail will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Gail was retired after 35 years of service with Navistar. In her retirement she enjoyed her time with her family and most importantly, her grandchildren. At Gail’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. If you so desire, donations made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE CREMATION CENTRE (519-254-2585). Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca.
For Rent
2 apartments for rent in duplex in Merlin. Available November 1. Call 905-616-6101 or 226-8811088. Convenient ideal 2 room office about 425 sq. ft. Reasonably priced quality space for any office use. Good parking, convenient location. Call 519-437-1793.
For Sale
Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements. Everyday/ Holidays. Readyto-go. Many colours available. $25. Call 519-3543411. 30” G. E. Almod French door refrigerator with ice maker. G.E. Almond smooth top range. $400 for both. Call 519-351-9819 for more details.
For Sale
Tire Sale: 4, 17’s, winter tires, 20kms. $300.00 519397-0928 Barbecue with tank $35; Exercise machine healthware 0029 $75; Fish tank $20; 2 bar stools, wood with arms & backs $35; Mountain bike $20; Electric fire place, portable $35. Phone 519-351-4490. Medical Equipment: orthopedic mattress, double electric bed, single control side rails, head & foot adjustable, trendelenburg $500. Super pole bar and trapex $195. Single micro low air loss mattress with pump, pressure censor, manual included $195. Suction machine, manual & carry case $195. 519-4368821 after 6.
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Obituaries
Obituaries
OBITUARIES
Jean Linton 80, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Denning’s
Madeleine Dumais 90, Friday, October 18, 2019 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Gail Stewart 73, Friday, October 18, 2019 Simple Choice Cremation Centre
Wayne Rylett 76, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Brent Bourdeau 63, Friday, October 18, 2019 Life Transitions
Robert “Bob” Hughes Sr. 89, Saturday, October 21, 2019 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Donald Boomhower 72, 2019 Life Transitions
Kenneth “Ken” Crone 92, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Romeo Lucier 89, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Life Transitions
Loreta May Satori 80, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Patricia Gayle Allen Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Life Transitions
Gary Alexander McFadden 80, Friday, October 25, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home
Audrey “Dena” Wilson 65, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Life Transitions
Kristen Kendall Pegg 47, Saturday, October 26, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mrs. Phyllis Robertson 96, Monday, October 21, 2019 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Leona Marie Brown 95, Saturday, October 26, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mrs. Jo-AnnNauer 75, Monday, October 21, 2019 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Norma Louise O’Rourke 91, Sunday, October 20, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mr. Philip Williston 79, Sunday, October 27, 2019 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Cora “Kay” Knight 94, Monday, October 21, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home
Frank VanTorre 70, Monday, October 21, 2019 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Stu Jackson 90, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home
Rev. J. Lloyd G.Brown 90, Thursday, October 24, 2019 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Alfred Richard Hampton Gough 98, Thursday, October 24, 2019 McKinlay Funeral Home
Robert Parker 86, Saturday, October 26, 2019 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
See full obituaries at www.chathamvoice.com
Pete Segeren 80, Monday, October 28 2019 Blenheim Community Funeral Home Lyle Liddle 95, Saturday, October 19, 2019 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
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This month’s fun for seniors! Eden Villa Retirement & Assisted Living, 190 Stanley Ave., Chatham. Friday, November 1: • Water Color Painting 10:30am • Bingo 2:00pm Saturday, November 2: • Movie 2:00pm Sunday, November 3: • Trinity Church Service 3:30pm Monday, November 4: • Flu Vaccine Education 10:30am • Influenza Vaccine Clinic 1-3pm Tuesday, November 5: • Who Am I? 10:30am • VON 1:15pm • Shuffleboard 2:30pm Wednesday, November 6: • Remembrance Day Service 10:30am • Mass 1:30pm •Music - LUEY Band 6:30pm Thursday, November 7: • Art Space 10:30am • VON 2:00pm • Crosswords 3:00pm Friday, November 8: • Grace City Church 10:30am • Bingo 2:00pm Saturday, November 9: • Movie 2:00pm Sunday, November 10: • SLIM’s Worship Service 2:00pm • Ebenezer Church 3:30pm Monday, November 11: • Wear Red Day • Crafting 10:30am • Remembrance Day 2:30pm • Trinity Music Night 6:45pm Tuesday, November 12: •Trivia 10:30am • VON 1:15pm • Cards & Games 2:30pm Wednesday, November 13: • Kitchen Comforts 10:30am • Tea & Chats 2:30pm Thursday, November 14: • Rosary 10:00am • VON 2:00pm • Music with Fred Rose 6:30pm Friday, November 15: • Current Events 10:30am •Bingo 2:00pm Saturday, November 16: • Movie 2:00pm Sunday, November 17: • Trinity Church Service 2:30pm Monday, November 18: • Hymn Sing 10:30am • Root Beer Float 2:00pm • Balloon Volleyball 3:00pm Tuesday, November 19: • Nail Spa 10:30am • VON 1:15pm • UNO 2:30pm Wednesday, November 20: • Mass 10:30am • Bean Bag Toss 2:30pm Thursday, November 21: • Water Colour Painting 10:30am • VON 2:00pm Friday, November 22: • Horse Races 10:30am • Bingo 2:00pm Saturday, November 23: • Movie 2:00pm Sunday, November 24:
• SLIM’s Worship Service 2:00pm Monday, November 25: • Trip to Giant Tiger 9:40-10:40am • Birthday Party with Allan DeLaet 2:00pm Tuesday, November 26: • Resident’s Council 10:30am • VON 1:15pm • Shuffleboard 2:30pm Wednesday, November 27: • Fluffing Christmas Trees 10:30am • Decorating Christmas Trees 2:30pm Thursday, November 28: • Men’s Breakfast 8:30am • Rosary 10:00am •VON 2:00pm Friday, November 29: • Chatham Chats 10:30am • Bingo 2:00pm Saturday, November 30: • Movie 2:00pm Hudson Manor Retirement Living, 36 Lawson St., Tilbury. Monday, November 4: • Essential Oil Classes 6:30pm Tuesday, November 5: • Knitting Club 3:00pm Wednesday, November 6: • Alzheimer’s Family Support 2:00pm • Belle River Fun Band 2:00pm Friday, November 8: • Music Hokee Fun Time Band 6:30pm Tuesday, November 12 • Music by Eugene Tremblay 6:30pm • Knitting Club 3:00pm Wednesday, November 14 • Diabetes Outreach 8:00am4:00pm Thursday, November 15: • Hearing Clinic 10:00am Tuesday, November 19: • Chatham Kent Singers 7:00pm • Knitting Club 3:00pm Tuesday, November 26: • Knitting Club 3:00pm Wednesday, November 27: • Monthly Birthday Party. Music by Buck and the Boys 2:00pm Thursday, November 28: • Essential Oil Classes 6:30pm Chatham Retirement Resort by Revera, 25 Keil Dr. N., Chatham. Saturday, November 2: • You tube concert Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul on 100” screen, 9:30am, Theatre Room Sunday,November 3: • Music by Holy Ground Quarter, 1:30pm, Ballroom Tuesday, November 5: • Music by Gary McGill, 2:00pm, Ballroom Wednesday, November 6: • Guest speaker Jerry Hind Gathering our Hero’s, 2:00pm, Ballroom. Thursday, November 7: • Education session - topic Diabetes - Speaker Emily from Medi-system, 2:00pm, Ballroom Saturday, November 9: • Music by Ted Bachmeir 2:00pm,
Ballroom Monday, November 11: • Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:45am, Ballroom. • Painting with Jane-Poppy painting,1:45pm, Ballroom. Tuesday, November 12: • Elder College session on Artful Meditation 1:00pm, Ballroom Wednesday, November 13: • Pamper & polish with Reida 1:00pm, Ballroom Sunday, November 17: • Documentary The Story of Diana on100” screen 6:30pm, Theatre room Tuesday, November 19: • C.K. Senior Games Cribbage Tournament 1:00pm, Ballroom. Register 519-351-7777 ext.526 • Travelogue - Travelling to Canada 2:00pm, Main lobby Thursday, November 21: • Fifth Ave. Jewellry Sale 10:30am-1:30pm, Main lobby. Friday, November 22: • Volunteer Appreciation Lun cheon 12:00pm, by invite only. Saturday, November 23: • You tube concert - Cher - The Farewell Tour on 100” screen 9:30am, Theatre room Sunday, November 24: • Music by Steve Morin 1:30pm, Ballroom Monday, November 25: • Mindful Meditation/ Positive Thoughts 10:30am, Chapel Tuesday, November 26: • Kick off to Christmas Staff Show, Christmas Carols 7:00pm Wednesday, November 27: • Florals by Judy sale 10:00am2:00pm, Fireplace lounge Thursday, November 28: • Joint Resident Council and Managers meeting 1:30pm, Ballroom Friday, November 29: • Intergenerational program with students from Winston Churchill 10:00am, Ballroom • Residents Birthday Party 2:00pm, Ballroom. Sing-a-long and refreshments served. • Music by Pub Crawlers 7:00pm, Ballroom. Meadow Park (Chatham) Inc, 110 Sandys St., Chatham. Monday, November 4: • Entertainment: Richard Sennema 6:00pm Wednesday, November 6: • Remembrance Day Service with the Merlin Royal Canadian Legion Branch 465 2:00pm Thursday, November 14: • Entertainment: Misty Melodies 1:30pm Tuesday, November 19: • Museum Talk: 1st Battalion of WW1. Welcome Kim Broadbent, CK Museum Programs Coordinator 2:00pm Wednesday, November 20: • Entertainment: Paula & the Cornhuskers 2:00pm
Thursday, November 21: • Entertainment: Stuart Wicks 2:00pm Tuesday, November 26: • Entertainment: Dan “Sweet Corn” Davidson 6:00pm Thursday, November 28: • Entertainment: 2 Shay 2:00pm Maple City Retirement Residence, 97 McFarlane Ave., Chatham. Everyone Welcome Friday, November 1: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Flu shots 9:00am • Bingo 1:30pm Saturday, November 2: • Blood Pressure & Weight Clinic • Muffins & Puzzle Social (DR) 10:00am • Colour by Number (DR) 1:30pm Sunday, November 3: • Muffins & Puzzle Social (DR) 10:00am • Card Game of Choice (DR) 1:30pm Monday, November 4: • VON Exercise w/Mary Lou 10:30am • Manicures (AR) 1:00pm • RC Mass (C) 1:30pm • Crochet/Knitting Club 2:30pm Tuesday, November 5: • Adult Bereavement Support 9:30am • Exercise with Mary Lou 10:30am • JAVA MUSIC (GR) 1:30pm Wednesday, November 6: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Cornerstone Church 10:30am • Hot Chocolate Social 1:30am • La Sertoma Bingo (DR) 6:30pm Thursday, November 7: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Exercise with Mary Lou 10:30am • Fifth Ave Jewelry 11:00am2:00pm Friday, November 8: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Church with Dan 1:00pm • Bingo 1:30pm Saturday, November 9: • Blood Pressure & Weight Clinic • Muffins & Puzzle Social (DR) 10:00am • Colour Nature Social (DR) 1:30pm Sunday, November 10: • Muffins & Puzzle Social (DR) 10:00am • Board Game of Choice (GR) 1:30pm Monday, November 11: • VON Exercise w/Mary Lou 10:30am • Remembrance Day Ceremony • Rosary (C) 1:30pm • Crochet / Knitting Club 2:30pm • Knights of Columbus Bingo (DR) 6:30pm Tuesday,November 12: • Exercise with Mary Lou 10:30am • America’s Got Talent (B Lounge) 1:30pm Wednesday, November 13: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Church Service w/Margaret Moriyama 10:30am
• Bean Bag Toss (C) 1:30pm Thursday, November 14: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Exercise with Mary Lou 10:30am • Junk Drawer Detective 1:30pm Friday, November 15: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Bingo 1:30pm Saturday, November 16: • Muffins & Puzzle Social (DR) 10:00am • Colour by Number (DR) 1:30pm Sunday, November 17: • Muffins & Puzzle Social (DR) 10:00am • America’s Got Talent 2:00pm Monday, November 18: • VON Exercise with Mary Lou 10:30am • Manicures (AR) 1:00pm • RC Mass (C) 1:30pm • Crochet / Knitting Club 2:30pm Tuesday, November 19: • Exercise with Mary Lou 10:30am • Pokeno (DR) 1:30pm Wedneday, November 20: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Salvation Army Church Service 10:30am • Entertainment with the Lois Singers! 2:00pm Thursday, November 21: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Exercise with Mary Lou 10:30am • Netflix Shows of choice 1:30pm Friday, November 22: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Anglican Church Service 10:30am • Bingo 1:30pm Saturday, November 23: • Muffins & Puzzle Social (DR) 10:00am • Colour by Nature (DR) 1:30pm Sunday, November 24: • Muffins & Puzzle Social (DR) 10:00am • Card Game of Choice (GR) 1:30pm Monday, November 25: • VON Exercise w/ Mary Lou 10:30am • Rosary (C) 1:30pm • Crochet / Knitting Club 2:30pm Tuesday, November 26: • Exercise with Mary Lou 10:30am • Entertainment: Pub Crawlers 1:30pm Wednesday, November 27: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • First Reformed Church 10:30am • Holiday Card Making 1:00pm Thursday, November 28: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Exercise with Mary Loue 10:30am • Netflix Shows of choice 1:30pm Friday, November 29: • Jeannie’s Salon Open • Anglican Chruch Service 10:30am • November Birthday Party with music by Don & Bonnie 1:30pm Saturday, November 30: • Muffins & Puzzle Social (DR) 10:00am • Colour by Number (DR) 1:30pm
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519.354.CARE (2273)
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110 Sandy St., Chatham, ON N7L 4X3 • 519-351-1330 Our focus is on wellness and independence. Relax in our serene garden setting by our waterfall, or, in the courtyard gardens were you will find friends socializing in our outdoor oasis. Enjoy our home cooked meals and daily activities, we even accommodate small pets; after all they are part of the family!
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