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Hundreds of people poured into the Wallaceburg core Friday to see the sights and do some Christmas shopping at the Wallaceburg Downtown Holiday Market. Here, Emma Goodreau makes a purchase from Krystle Morrell, owner of Dresden-based Sew Canadian Eh? Morrell said the business is a “pandemic baby” and she’s already finding success.
The Gift collects for the people of C-K By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
On a cool, cloudy November day, the people of Chatham-Kent delivered another Gift. On Saturday, thousands of volunteers picked up
donations of food and toys from front porches across the municipality. It left organizers humbled once again. Brent Wilken, one of those lead organizers, is amazed at the community support.
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“Chatham-Kent’s doing it. We’re the come-together capital of Canada,” he said. “We figured out how to find more people (in need).” As for numbers, Wilken said it’s too early to quantify the community sup-
port, other than to say it was “amazing.” He said it was different than last year, as the inaugural Gift was an emergency response. “But this year, it grew in terms of diversity and inclusion,” Wilken said.
Businesses, service groups, performance organizations, even gym members, showed up to help out. The sorting is still underway and will be for some time.
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For the past five weeks, Mari-Lynn Harper says she and her partner Darcy Smith have been living a nightmare. That’s because Chatham-Kent police officers started using their new shooting range, located just three doors down from the pair’s Dillon Road home. Harper said the sound of constant gunfire is the new norm, sometimes occurring for a 12-hour period, starting around 7 a.m. “It’s horrible,” the Tek Savvy employee said. “My dogs won’t go outside. It sounds like the Gaza Strip.” Harper said she had no idea there was a new gun range going in at the site that’s home to a storage building and dog training. However, Harper’s comments don’t gel with the statements offered by police and the municipality. In a back-and-forth chain of e-mails with Chief Gary Conn – also copied to South Kent municipal councillors and administrators – it states that three neighbouring households were canvassed about the gun range in 2018. Continued on page 4
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A new, installed Lennox furnace is quite a bribe. That’s what Chatham’s Postma Heating and Cooling is offering to people who donate coats to the Salvation Army’s Operation Cover Up Heavy Up. Caleb Postma, co-owner of the company, said each coat that’s donated to the drive qualifies the individual for a ballot to win a new high-efficiency furnace. “It’s literally just a bribe,” Postma joked. “But we’re just getting the
people of Chatham-Kent furnace to someone else to do what they do. in need,” he said. “Chatham-Kent people Postma said he’s been always step getting so up when “The response has many coats asked,” he been overwhelming.” that he’s explained. had to jug- Caleb Postma Postma gle space to explained he got the idea store them. when he was out buying “Have you ever had coats for employees and that feeling when things heard about problems are really taking off?” he relating to homelessness asked. and high housing prices. Salvation Army Family “The response has been Services Manager Allie overwhelming,” Postma Matthews said the partsaid, adding people are nership with Postma is dropping off coats even if much appreciated. they don’t need – or want “The need for winter – a new furnace. coats continues through“If that’s the case and out the season,” Matthat person’s name is thews explained, adding drawn, we will donate the demand is up this year.
Matthews said that thanks to Postma, Operation Cover Up has been able to be extended beyond it’s usual four-week run that starts in October. The current coat drive will run until Dec. 3, after which the draw will take place. Donations can be dropped off at the company’s headquarters at 22132 Charing Cross Rd. in Chatham near Highway 401. The only requirement for the furnace draw is that the winner must be located in Chatham-Kent and that the coats are either new or in very good condition.
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However, Harper and Smith dispute the claim saying no one told them about what was to come. Paul Lacina, the municipality’s director of building development services, said neighbours were canvassed in 2018 as a courtesy only, adding there’s no paper trail of the action. But Harper and Smith don’t buy it, claiming they were not consulted about the range. Smith’s parents have lived on the property next door to them since the 1980s. The elderly couple who both have cancer and do not want to go public, say they were not consulted about the range. Harper said Darcy’s father also has a heart con-
dition and is “startled” each and every time he hears shots fired. In a message to Harper, Conn said the $1.8-million capital project is nearly complete. The cost includes nearly $800,000 to build the soil berms higher than required by federal regulations. Conn said the range has been moved three times since he started with the police service 24 years ago, and every move brings an element of NIMBY (not in my backyard) no matter where it goes. Previous ranges were located in Cedar Springs and Dresden. Conn told Harper they won’t be moving the Dillon Road range, but he’s
confident further sound abatement in the spring will help. Lacina concurred with Conn. Because the gun range is located on municipally owned land, it can be used as a CKPS shooting range as part of normal police duties, officials said. Police are required by law to recertify on their firearms annually. Harper also would like to know why police started using the facility when it’s not finished. She’s also concerned that with no fencing or proper signage, animals and people can walk into the space at will. Harper also believes the loud shots must somehow violate a noise bylaw.
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Darcy Smith and Mari-Lynn Harper said living near the new Chatham-Kent police shooting range “sounds like the Gaza Strip.”
“It sounds like heavy-duty artillery, not just hand guns,” Harper stressed. Even though the gunfire is not constant – sometimes there are days where there is no shooting at all – Harper said few would want it in their backyard. “Would any of them want to live with this?” Conn issued a public statement
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Monday morning, in response to the concerns raised by Harper. According to the statement, current municipal bylaws allow for an exemption for police ranges allowing for the discharge of firearms Monday to Sunday between all hours, except for 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Conn also stated the property is zoned rural industrial, not residential, and its central location is “ideal for our purposes.” The media release also
stated that the new location will save the police service about $50,000 a year, and could be further offset if other organizations opt to rent it. Conn said the former sites in Cedar Springs and Dresden were “haemorrhaging money” as the municipality did not own the locations. The range is posted with one sign, Conn explained, and more signs will be installed this week, adding people who trespass on the land could be charged.
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Food banks need our support The Gift rolled through on Saturday with volunteers accepting donations galore from the giving hearts of the people of Chatham-Kent. But we’re not done. Not by a long shot. The Gift will spread food and toys to many of those in need this holiday season, but not all. Add to that the Chatham Goodfellows, who are committed to helping 1,700 families this year with Christmas dinner, food and toys to ensure no child in their areas of reach goes without a Christmas. And it’s still not enough. Just ask the folks running local food banks. The need is ever present, and even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have more people left homeless due to financial pressures, more unable to keep a roof over their heads and feed their families, and higher costs of living at every turn. The pandemic has driven up food prices by as much as 33 per cent. Food deliveries are more inconsistent as well, serving to help drive up the price. Housing costs are ever rising. And the minimum wage rose a mere 15 cents an hour, nowhere near enough to keep up with inflation. All this adds up to less disposable income for many families and individuals in our communities. The Gift, Goodfellows and other efforts are greatly appreciated, but don’t expect all that is gathered to go directly onto food bank shelves. In fact, with The Gift, much of what is gathered goes right back out into the hands of those who need it, according to one of the organizers, Brent Wilken. Food is gathered and quickly distributed. That does not fill the ongoing demand, however. The Goodfellows have their families that they support, and help soup kitchens and area food banks with some donations as well. Still, it isn’t enough. If you have the ability, please think of those in need, not just at this time of the year, but all year round. Ongoing support will help ensure fewer people in our municipality go hungry over the holidays, and beyond. We know residents can do this. We’ve seen the groundswell of support for The May 16th Miracle in 2020, and The Gift these past two November.
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Optometrists’ actions justified Editor: I am writing this letter to reply to the gentleman who wrote you in regards to the article of your paper concerning optometrists. He felt the misplaced priorities of doctors towards the patients. Their actions to this
strike were justified. They have been ignored by the province long enough. They need almost the same education as medical doctors and more material things and keep up their machinery such as computer.
The province ignored their voices repeatedly for 30 years. Their strike was long over due. The quality of care for the gentleman and his colleagues will return.
Helen Campbell Chatham Editor’s note: The work action by the optometrists is pausing this week, as the Ontario government has agreed to sit down and negotiate.
Dress to impress when singing anthem Editor: I was watching the American national anthem being sung on television at a recent World Series of Baseball game by country singer Zac Brown. To come on to sing his country’s national anthem and dressed in beat-up old blue jeans and a hunting shirt is a disgrace, not just to his country, but to all of those of us who consider us to have ties to rural life! Where I came from,
our father and his family and acquaintances were always expected, and expected me, when not working in a labour position, to wear a dress shirt with a collar, with tie, dress pants and a suit jacket. Likewise, any male inlaws of my parents were expected to do the same at any function involving my parents. I have also heard this same lament from several
businessmen of my age that live in Chatham, that used to point out that all men on business in Chatham were expected to wear a dress shirt with collar, tie, dress pants and jacket. My how times have changed though, eh? One would think that at functions where the American or Canadian national anthems are being sung, anywhere, that
the singers or musicians would dress respectfully, not like they were out in the field hoeing beans or husking corn. Just my view of things on how I was raised I guess. Oh yes, my parents were absolutely appalled when I started high school in Chatham, and asked them if I could wear a jean jacket to school like a lot of the other students did then. Frank Doyle Chatham
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Funds set aside for Wheatley residents By Greg Coulter The Southpoint Sun
As the painstaking search for the source of the sulphide gas continues in Wheatley, some residents began to see some much-anticipated changes on Nov. 17. Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, was on hand with Chatham-Kent officials to announce $3.8 million in funding to Wheatley residents impacted by the Aug. 26 explosion. The message was the same from all who spoke, that there is a committed effort by all levels of government to assist the displaced residents. The community’s resiliency and spirit of “Wheatley Strong” was echoed throughout the press conference. Each household will receive $3,000, plus an additional $1,500 for each member of the household. No receipts need to be submitted for this portion. For those who have found permanent housing, they will receive a one-time payment of $8,000 to cover housing costs. They are also eligible for a $4,000 one-time moving cost (utilities hook-ups, furnishings, etc.), but must submit receipts for these two amounts. Residents in temporary housing can receive up to $4,000 for rent from September 2021 to March 2022. Residents must submit monthly documents and receipts to qualify. If you are temporarily housed with family or friends, you can receive up to $500 per month to help offset the costs of the household. Case managers will provide all evacuated residents with an application and program guidelines. Affected residents apply for the lump-sum funding and if they have had extra housing costs, they
can additionally apply for those expenses as part two of the application. Housing costs can also be applied for a later date and are reviewed monthly. Households can apply directly to the province once they receive the application, or case managers can assist them with the application in person or over the phone. Completed applications will go to staff at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) who specialize in helping people during these kinds of emergencies. They will approve the applications or call the applicants for clarification. The households should receive payments within two or three weeks of applying. The province would like the lump-sum payments to be completed by the first week of December. After one-on-one interviews with all the impacted businesses, it was determined that there are two areas of need: • Immediate financial support due to revenue loss; and • Funding being required when businesses are allowed to reopen. Phase 2 funding is to support costs incurred that might not be covered by Insurance and other extraordinary costs businesses will realize before they can reopen. A total of $800,000 has been set aside for Phase 1 and $1.2 million for Phase 2. Any funds not extended in Phase 1 are automatically transferred to increase Phase 2 funding availability. The Phase 1 application was launched on Nov. 1 and as of Nov. 19, 28 of the 39 businesses and not-for-profits eligible for Phase 1 funding have applied. Two dozen of these have been processed and funding has been deposited in the amount of approximately $450,000. The municipality is working on the other four applications and hopes
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to have these finalized as soon as possible and funding extended. The municipality has also heard from a few businesses who felt they needed some additional time and after a discussion with the co-chairs of the BIA, agreed to extend the deadline until Nov. 26. Residents and property owners are also expected to access their personal
insurance and resources. As of the time of writing, 13 homes were inspected with the owner’s permission to determine if the premises were safe. Representatives included air monitoring experts who entered homes first to measure gas, followed by the chief building officer who inspected the property to ensure no structural damage, followed by
technical advisors. No homeowners were part of this process. There were no major issues with the 13 properties accessed, although one had water in the basement. On Nov. 18, five homeowners were allowed to enter their homes that were deemed safe from Wednesday’s evaluation. In addition to the home-
owner, representatives included an insurance agent, contractor for winterization, and movers to potentially assist with refrigerators and freezer removal. Home safety inspections will continue, and the municipality will be reaching out to the remaining homeowners for further on-site visits as we work through the process.
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It was a late November evening when Peter and his family moved into Hospice. Peter had been fighting cancer for several years with numerous hospital stays. His wife, Catherine, had been his main caregiver with his daughters, Elaine and Fannie helping out, especially in the last year. “With the support of home care, we were able to keep Dad at home as long as possible, but we knew his time was getting closer and Mom was exhausted, we were all exhausted” shared Fannie. The morning Peter died, Jimmy was travelling Once they made the decision to go to Hospice, from Windsor to Chatham to see his “Papou” but the move happened very quickly. got stuck in traffic. The Hospice staff knew The family were so relieved that Peter’s ongoing Peter’s time was short so they suggested that care was taken care of and that, as a family, their Jimmy Facetime with Peter. Jimmy was excited role was now to be there to share their love with to share with his Papou that he had aced his him and with each other. “I had been taking care science test. Peter would be so proud. Peter died of my husband for quite a long time with his before Jimmy could make it to Hospice but illness. When we finally made the difficult having connected virtually was very meaningful decision to move him from our family home to for Jimmy. Hospice, it wasn’t easy for me. But when I “We knew that the staff dealt with families and arrived, I knew we made the right decision and I death all the time but, they made us feel like we could finally be his wife and spend the last hours were the first family they had ever cared for. with him without worrying about the stress of They provided such a beautiful exit for our dad. caregiving. “I was able to hold his hand, talk to At the moment, it wasn’t painful for him or us. It him and give him all my love,” shared Catherine. was peaceful and calm.” The staff were very aware of the strain that After Peter died, the family were encouraged to caregiving had taken on the family and how stay with him as long as they wanted. As he was difficult these last days with Peter were, so they escorted out the front door, the staff formed an were always there to provide support. Bridget, honour guard to share their support with the the Supportive & Spiritual Care Provider, spent family. time with the family, talking about Peter and the “It was these little gestures that were so many memories they had of their life together. They knew that the man lying unconscious in the important. We felt like we were not alone” shared bed was more than that. He was a husband, a Fannie. “Even though we only spent 36 hours at father, a grandfather, a friend. Hospice, the time spent there was so valuable. It allowed us to just be a family, it helped us come Peter and Catherine ran a family restaurant for to terms with what was happening and it provided many years and enjoyed interacting with their us with a feeling of calm knowing that our Dad customers who were like family to them. He was was comfortable and peaceful to the end.” the unofficial mayor of his neighbourhood and would take daily walks with Juno, his beloved Shared in loving memory of Peter by the dog, coming home an hour or two later after Vavoulis family having visited with the neighbours. His greatest joy was his grandson, Jimmy. He loved spending time with Jimmy and teaching him new things.
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Chatham subdivision could soon expand By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
An area in south Chatham bordering the Lynwood Estates subdivision is set to grow by some 61 homes. Brought before a Chatham-Kent council Nov. 15 as part of a rezoning application to change the setback of the proposed
single detached houses from 11 to eight metres, the matter drew more than 30 deputations, mostly speaking out against the expansion. Many of the detractors said the new homes will take away from the country feel of the 140 existing homes and impact safety by creating traffic congestion. According to Cha-
tham-Kent’s top planning official, no construction will proceed until an environmental assessment regarding the extension of storm and sanitary sewers to the new development is complete. Ryan Jacques, director of planning services for the municipality, said the environmental assessment should be finished in early 2022.
The subject lands, commonly referred to as South Lynwood Estates, encompass 8.76 hectares (21.64 acres) of vacant farmland. New construction will also see new municipal street connections to Cameron Avenue and Fairview Line. The plan by a numbered Ontario company to build the new subdivision was
approved in 2008 by the Ontario Municipal Board but no action to further develop it has been taken since that time. The original subdivision proposal was turned down by the council of the day in 2007. A public meeting on the matter is scheduled for Feb. 14, 2022 and all neighbouring households will be notified.
The property, registered to a second numbered company, changed hands earlier this year. An existing agreement with the developer and the municipality indicates the developer will cover the cost of installing sewers and that existing homeowners will not be forced to tie into the new infrastructure.
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Volunteers gather food, toys from around C-K Wilken said each area has options in how to handle the items taken in. One option is to keep the food, toys and other items gathered and “try to get it to people in your area.” The other option was to send the items to a larger nearby centre for general sorting, and then tapping into that later to support your community. “Many areas want to take care of their own first,” Wilken said. “It’s becoming more decentralized.” Food donations topped toys this year, Wilken said, and that is a good thing. “We picked up more food this year compared to last year, which was heavy with toys. Chatham-Kent is struggling with food this year. It wasn’t as prevalent last year,” he said. Wilken said because of the casual nature of The Gift, it was difficult to pin down the number of volunteers this year. He estimated between 2,000 and 4,000 people helped out. “One area had just one registered volunteer, but we had 40 people show up to volunteer there,” he said. “So many folks were tied to their area captains.”
Wilken added more communities took part this year. “A bunch of smaller communities took it on this year, such as Dealtown and Erie Shore Drive. People took it to their little hamlets,” he said. Wilken said he was impressed by the support of a number of people from one of the local homeless shelters. Three captains and about 15 volunteers came from one. “They really became influential in this. They cleaned the depot and became part of the sorting,” he said. “I don’t think they care if they get one thing from this. They totally get it is about sharing and being thoughtful. It’s an opportunity to share and to think about each other.” Wilken believes a combined effort by organizations earmarked to help others and grassroots efforts such as The Gift has the power to reach pretty much everyone in need. He believes some folks in need are either too proud to reach out to an agency for help, or for various other reasons choose not to. “Agencies can’t find everybody. Agencies and the community can find everybody,”
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Wilken said. “Only the citizens have the power to find those needles in the haystack.” He added people can be referred to The Gift, or a concerned resident can contact The Gift and deliver items to the person in need. Wilken sees this being an annual event. “Because it’s run by the community, now it feels many people are saying this is going to be around for a long time,” he said. As for if The May 16th Miracle will resurface next year, Wilken isn’t sure. “The Miracle was an
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When it comes to keeping local food banks stocked, the struggle is real. At the Salvation Army Food Bank sites and Outreach for Hunger, demand outstrips supply and costs are mounting. Allie Matthews, Community and Family Services
co-ordinator for Salvation Army Chatham-Kent Ministries, said today’s food prices compared to pre-COVID-19 two years ago are up 33 per cent. Matthews said it’s “wild” the amount of money the agency has had to spend recently to keep food in the pantry. A spike in rental costs, coupled with a rise in inflation – much of it related to supply-chain issues
– has many area residents scrambling to make ends meet. “We have so many working families using our food banks,” Matthews explained. “The cost of living is going through the roof.” A single person making $730 a month on Ontario Works can’t afford current market values of $1,000 a month rent or more, and buy food.
The Salvation Army operates four food banks in Chatham-Kent. Clients are allowed to come for assistance every 30 days. According to Matthews, the busiest spots are in Wallaceburg and Chatham, with each site seeing just over 200 clients a month on average. The Blenheim and Ridgetown banks are not as busy, Matthews said. Over at Chatham’s Out-
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reach for Hunger, the situation is the same. Executive director Brenda LeClair said she concurs with Matthews, adding she’s “really noticed a difference this year. “We’re seeing a lot more need from a lot more families,” LeClair said, noting 2021 has been the most difficult year since she started with Outreach 33 years ago. Making sure nutritious food is provided is extremely important, LeClair explained, especially for a family with children. “You can’t live on carbohydrates alone,” she said. Things have been immeasurably harder by the pandemic, LeClair said, as the usual methods of getting donations were shut. “We have a lot of support from service clubs and other organizations, but they couldn’t do the usual drives and things because of COVID,” LeClair noted, but said that’s starting to change. Outreach for Hunger also hands out five to six
bags a day for people who are living on the street. “We give them what we call non-sheltered bags,” she said which include accessible foods such as protein drinks, granola bars and items such as flip-top cans of tuna. “We have our regulars – we know who they are,” LeClair explained. And while many local farmers are very generous with seasonal produce, both LeClair and Matthews need to purchase fresh food and can’t believe they are paying 33-per-cent more. Produce, bread, meat and dairy have all gone up in price. The Salvation Army is currently gearing up for its annual Christmas drive and will be taking applications for assistance until Nov. 30. All of the food banks are open to food or cash donations. The Salvation Army is also looking for new and unwrapped toys for its annual toy drive. Toys will be received until Dec. 4.
Vaccine for kids on the way By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 shot for children age five to 11 years and it’s welcome news for Chatham-Kent’s Medical Officer of Health. Dr. David Colby called the vaccine’s approval “a major step forward. “Not only will it protect the vaccinated children and keep them in school, but it will also help prevent them from transmitting infection to younger siblings and others,” Colby said. But it remains to be seen how many youngsters will be getting the jab. The Ministry of Health booking system for shots was expected to go live Tuesday, with Chatham-Kent Public Health expected to release its plans as well. As of Monday, 80,164 residents in Chatham-Kent had received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Of the 12-17-year-old demographic, 76 per cent have received one shot with 70 per cent of those eligible receiving being fully immunized. The lowest vaccination group in the population is the 18 to 29 year demographic with only 67 per cent of those eligible getting two doses. A total of 72 per cent have received one dose. Small outbreaks continue to pop up. Last week saw outbreaks declared at Tilbury Manor Nursing Home with three cases, as well as three Chatham elementary schools with no more than three cases apiece. There was also a recent outbreak at a local place of worship that grew to 13 cases. As for booster shots, about 2,200 residents – 1,500 of those are 70 years and up – have received a third dose. Uptake is expected to increase in December as more supply becomes available.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the CK Workforce Planning Board have launched a new consolidated job postings tool to help job seekers and employers, chathamkentjobs.com. The tool is a one-stop location for finding job postings and career information in Chatham-Kent. Chatham-Kent has joined 23 workforce planning regions across the province that are now using the platform tool. The tool consolidates information from up to 40 popular job boards and presents the postings to job seekers in one, easyto-use spot. For employers and other community groups interested in labour market data, the tool offers valuable labour market information. “Talent attraction and retention to support local employers’
workforce needs is a top priority. With the onset of COVID-19 the need to attract and retain talent has only increased and the Chatham-Kent Jobs tool will be a vital asset to support our community’s recovery and resiliency moving forward,” said Director of Community Attraction and Promotion and CK Workforce Planning Board lead, Audrey Ansell in a media release. Talent needs continue to be a key concern for local businesses. Director of Economic Development Services, Stuart McFadden, said he is excited to bring forward the new interactive tool that “will help with one of the top needs shared by employers – finding employees to help their businesses recover and grow.” Employers already posting jobs to one of the 40 job boards will automatically have their postings appear on www.ChathamKentJobs.com tool.
The C-K jobs board is one of several job boards included in the tool and employers can continue to utilize this service provided free to the community and managed by the municipality’s Employment and Social Services area. “The Chatham-Kent Jobs platform is an enhancement of the existing services and supports offered to both employers and job seekers by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The platform will help employers connect to a wider audience while supporting job seekers with finding meaningful employment opportunities.” Employment and Social Services program manager Matthew Keech said. Community resource navigators are available to support job seekers with the new Chatham-Kent Jobs tool. In addition, staff can assist with resumes, applying for jobs, job searching, and interview preparation and support.
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Council approves higher high-rise By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
A 13-storey high-rise apartment building on Grand Avenue in Chatham has been given the green light by Chatham-Kent Council. To be built along the Thames River, the structure was approved at the Nov. 15 planning meeting despite concerns raised by a Chatham councillor. Karen Kirkwood-Whyte, who represents Ward 6, outlined two specific issues regarding the new building. One related to the Brickworks Tiny Homes complex to be built on Taylor Ave on the other side of Grand Avenue. Kirkwood-Whyte said she had received calls from residents concerned about the possible effect of long shadows cast by the high-rise, wondering it will hamper the ability of the Brickworks complex to utilize solar energy to meet its net zero energy goal. Currently in the planning and approval phase, Brickworks plans to con-
struct 30 affordable living units nearby, but across Grand Avenue, with a common living area and garden. Access to parking for the Alzheimer’s Society of Chatham-Kent was another concern, Kirkwood-Whyte expressed, as the numbers of local residents needing access to the service in is expected to double in the future. The parking lot, which the Alzheimer Society currently leases from a private owner, will be used to provide parking for the new apartment building across the road. Kirkwood-Whyte said that’s a concern, as employees and clients attending the Alzheimer Society day program need convenient access to the building. Kirkwood-Whyte said that while she would be “one of the last people” to oppose new housing, she doesn’t want new construction to have negative impacts. Ryan Jacques, director of planning services for the municipality, said a shadow study for the new
building hadn’t been prepared but staff plans to undertake one in the event it’s needed in the future. As for use of the Alzheimer Society parking lot, Jacques said the space is privately owned and its use is decided between two private developers. One deputation on the matter was also made. Les Wolfe, the owner of the new Home Hardware, located close to the new high rise, said he would like to see the proposed installation of streetlights at the corner of Grand Ave. East, Taylor Avenue and the entry way to the new building fast-tracked. In his letter, Wolfe asked council to “please consider moving up” the date for new lights due to increased traffic from the new gas bar and his soonto-be-opened store. Jacques a traffic study has been carried out and lights are not warranted at this time. However, he said council in upcoming 2022 budget deliberations, could review the matter. At the meeting, council amended zoning requirements for the apartment building to allow the structure to expand from 10 storeys to 13.
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Epp shadowing agriculture for Conservatives of the biggest problems, Epp said. In 2020, there were between 16,000 and 20,000 jobs that went unfilled in the agriculture sector. “We have a problem with access to Chatham-Kent-Leamington MP Dave Epp’s new post is right in his labour at all skill levels,” Epp said, “as well as a shortage of people wheelhouse. Epp, long involved in farming and willing to do the work. “Finding staff to work in agri-business, has been apfood processing, especially pointed as Deputy Minismeat processing, is tough,” ter of Agriculture in Erin Epp noted. O’Toole’s shadow cabinet. The concentration of the Epp, who formerly held a food chain supply is anothposition in Foreign Affairs, er major issue. Epp said 80 which saw little action per cent of Canadian food because of COVID-19, is is controlled by only five pleased with the move. large grocery retailers. “I’m happy with the ap“There’s a power imbalpointment and the fact ance,” he said, adding a leader O’Toole has confiDave Epp new national framework dence in me,” Epp said in a needs to be developed. recent interview. Epp said the government also Epp is one of two deputy shadow ministers in government. The oth- needs to upgrade its suite of safeer is MP Richard Hehoux from the ty programs – including insurance Quebec riding of Beauce with MP and income supports – under the John Barlow from the Alberta rid- federal business risk management ing of Macleod serving as shadow program. Bringing agricultural issues to the Minister of Agriculture. Epp will cover off agriculture, fore will be good for residents of Chatham-Kent-Leamington, said agri-food and food security. The veteran farmer, who also Epp, as well as the rest of the counworked at Agricorp for 20 years, try. “These are important issues to losaid agriculture is facing some very cal constituents,” he noted, adding pressing issues. A critical labour shortage is one that while he will push the interests of agriculture on the national stage, “Chatham-Kent-Leamington always comes first.” Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MP Lianne Rood also has a prominent position in rural affairs. O’Toole has appointed her as the shadow Minister for Rural Economic Development and Rural Broadband Strategy.
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Homegrown replacement for C-K’s CAO across the board have really stepped up. We’ve really appreciated the efThomas Kelly says he’s fort,” he said. “Our regular operations don’t stop. up to the task. In the middle of a glob- We’ve been trying to find al pandemic and the ways to do both.” In terms of what good is ongoing emergency of the Wheatley gas leaks, taking place, Kelly said sometimes we you’d think need to step back someone would and see the posihave to have a tives. screw loose to “I really applied fill the municipal for this job beChief Adminiscause I wanted trative Officer to continue to shoes that will help move the soon be vacated municipality by the retiring forward. For all Don Shropshire. Kelly, whom Thomas Kelly the emergencies and all the chalthe municipality announced recently lenges, we have a lot of as Shropshire’s replace- good things happening,” ment, said it’s nothing he said. “We’re enjoying higher development than new to him. As general manager of we’ve had in some time. infrastructure and engi- Lots of folks outside of neering services, he has Chatham-Kent are saybeen in the trenches deal- ing we have a lot of good ing with the COVID-19 things happening.” Kelly is a C-K native, pandemic pressures, the Wheatley emergency sit- born and raised here. He uation, shoreline erosion sees that as an asset. “I know a lot of the peoand more. But he added there are too many pos- ple and a lot of the orgaitives to let some short- nizations. I’m really exterm problems stand in pecting the transition to the way of taking the go quite well,” he said. Kelly’s knowledge of position and helping to shape the future of Cha- the issues and his love of the community are what tham-Kent. “There are lots of chal- gave him the edge, aclenges, but we have so cording to Mayor Darrin many good things hap- Canniff. Kelly’s “fantastic vipening,” he said. “And I like a challenge. There sion” of the future and his ideas to move that are many of them.” Kelly knew what he was vision forward are what getting into. He applied put him above other for the job in late Sep- candidates, Canniff extember, about a month plained. “Thomas will keep movafter the gas explosion that rocked downtown ing the needle forward to make Chatham-Kent an Wheatley. Wheatley has been a big even better place to live, work and play,” he said. challenge, Kelly said. Kelly holds a Masters “We feel for the residents out there. Sixty-five Degree and is an engihomes are evacuated; 125 neer. “His credentials stand residents, and 30 of them are children,” he said. for themselves,” said “We’re doing everything Canniff. “I’m really confident he’ll do a really we can.” Kelly credited munic- great job for us.” Kelly said the CAO’s job ipal personnel for going above and beyond was something he was during the recent spate of striving for ever since he joined the municipality municipal emergencies. “A lot of our employees back in 2012. By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
When I first came to the municipality, it was always the next logical step for me,” he said. “I’ve been in this role as a general manager for nine and a half years. One of the things our group does is it works with all kinds of departments and all kinds of residents. I felt I had lots of experience that could benefit the municipality in this new
role.” For the first six of Kelly’s years as head of infrastructure and engineering, it was relatively smooth sailing. But in the past three years, he said there have been seven municipal states of emergency – involving flooding, shoreline erosion and now in Wheatley with the hydrogen sulphide leak.
“For all of these emergencies, my group was heavily involved,” he said of his department helping along Erie Shore Drive, in Wheatley, along other parts of Lake Erie, and more. Shropshire and Kelly will be working side by side until the end of the year, working through the transition. Kelley said it’s very beneficial.
“I’m coming into that role (CAO) knowing a good part of the portfolio, but having the current CAO there will help figure out what else we have to do,” he said. Shropshire joined the municipality three years prior to Kelly coming, as general manager of community development in 2009. By 2012, he took over as CAO.
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Community Events Thursday, November 25, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am – 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome. • Say No On The Bridge - Annual rally to recognize the UN International Day for Elimination of Violence Towards Women. The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent invites everyone to join us from 12:1512:45pm on Parry Bridge (Keil Drive) Participants are asked to distance themselves. Orange signs will be provided prior to start time at the Mercato parking lot. • Come celebrate U.S. Thanksgiving and enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. from 11:00am to 1:30pm for $10. Everyone welcome. Friday, November 26, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm with daily specials. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are liver and onions or fish & chips. Orders will only be taken until 5:30pm. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Everyone welcome. • Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St will be a meatball stroganoff dinner with ceasar’s salad and a bread roll for $12. Please call 519-352-8291 to place your order. Dine-ins will be served at 5:30pm and pickup will be at 6pm. Saturday, November 27, 2021: • Saturday Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am. This will be a TAKE OUT only. • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 9:30pm. There will be a Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm – 5:30pm with the last orders at 5:15pm. Come dance to the music of Good Company 4:30-9:30pm. Come check out our menu. Everyone welcome. • Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance. Please join us to honour those we have lost this year during National Addictions Awareness Week, Nov. 21-27. 5:30pm. United Way Chatham-Kent, 425 McNaughton Ave. West., Chatham. • Come and shop at the Vendor Show at the the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Proceeds from the sale will go to support the Women’s Shelter. Sunday, November 28, 2021: • Breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. from 9:00am to 12 noon. Everyone welcome. Tuesday, November 30, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. Lunch is served from 11:00am - 1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Spend the evening playing euchre or shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm. Everyone Welcome. • Join us at Chatham-Kent Public Library as we celebrate “Make a Will” Month by attending a free legal information session via Zoom presented by lawyer
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Doug Ferguson in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association. The Zoom presentation will be offered on at 6:30 pm. Registration and an email address are required. Please visit search.ckpl.ca and search keywords “Make a Will” or call 519.354.2940 to register. A link for this Zoom event will be e-mailed prior to the program.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs. (Please bring photo identification.) (Limited number of cards available.) Held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden Entrance - Wellington Street). Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 10:30am. COVID-19 provisions / Contact tracing in place / Masks required / Hand sanitizer provided. Saturday, December 4, 2021: • Christmas Craft and Vendor Sale to support Guatemala Fundraiser and School Breakfast Programs. 1:00 pm at the Rondeau Rod & Gun Club,10260 Campbell Line, Blenheim. Proof of vaccine required and masks must be worn. Sunday, December 5, 2021: • Share in some musical “Christmas Joy” as the CK Singers and Friends present a FREE concert at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William St.in Chatham at 2:30 pm. Guest soloists include former CKSS musical star Andrew Derynck and Margaret Campbell on flute. Must be double vaccinated and have a ticket for contact tracing purposes to attend. Tickets are FREE and may be obtained by phoning Nancy Tapley, Director at (519) 354-0463 or email nancytapley2@gmail.com The choir will perform pieces new and old and invite you to sing along for some fun audience participation of well-known Christmas carols. Free will offering. Plenty of parking in the Dutch Market parking lot across the street. Monday, December 6, 2021: • Museum Movie Mondays at the Wallaceburg Museum, 505 King St., Wallaceburg. “A Christmas Story” will start at 6:30pm and is free for everyone. Popcorn and other concessions will be available or purchase as well and no outside food or beverages will be permitted. Tickets can be purchased on the website or at the door. Wednesday, December 8, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs. (Please bring photo identification.) (Limited number of cards available.) Held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden Entrance - Wellington Street). Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 10:30am. COVID-19 provisions / Contact tracing in place / Masks required / Hand sanitizer provided. Thursday, December 9, 2021: • Unifor Local 127 Retirees Meeting at 10:00am. 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham. Saturday, December 11, 2021: • Saturday Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am. This will be a TAKE OUT only. Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Alanon can help! Call - leave message - 519-350-3462 The Christmas wonderland continues at St. Vincent de Paul. Come visit us at 80 King St. East Monday to Friday 9-4. See you soon! 519-354-0410. Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com
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The Arts
Sound decisions in Ridgetown Father, son team open a recording studio in East Kent community
By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative
A father and son are teaming up to capture the best sounds in Ridgetown. Mike and Ken Goldhawk have recently opened up a recording studio located at 62 David St. in Ridgetown. Having more than 50 years experience jamming out for bands such as Midlife Crisis and Devil’s Rejects, working in various bands in Southern Ontario as a vocalist, drummer,
bass player and keyboard player, Mike Goldhawk is no stranger to the creation of music. The 400-square-foot studio, which is jam-packed with equipment, is Mike’s fourth studio. This time, however, he is not alone, as he has partnered with his son. Ken Goldhawk is the recording engineer for Goldhawk Sound. He, like his father, is no stranger to the music industry, being in a couple of bands together in the last couple of years. Ken
was awarded an Honor Roll status diploma from the Audio Institute of America in Recording Engineering and Music Production. The studio is big enough to handle duos, five to seven-piece bands, and medium-sized choirs. “I am very proud of the results we have achieved and would love to share it with anyone who would like to create anything from memories to demos,” said Mike Goldhawk. According to Mike, the soundproof control room
is digitally equipped for any recording or video project. The Goldhawks are well equipped to help all types of musicians achieve the best sound. The recording studio has a Behringer X32 digital console with 32 inputs and 32 outputs used for both recording and live music production. With Studio One 5 Professional software, they are also capable of delivering unlimited tracks with many effects and plugins to optimize cre-
ativity. The Goldhawks also use Filmora Ten and are capable of producing videos as well. The Goldhawks added they are also able to service guitars and drums for cleaning, tuning and repairs. Aspiring artists are welcome to bring in their own gear or take advantage of in-house selections. Mike said the studio is
New exhibits on display at Thames Art Gallery The Chatham Voice
The Thames Art Gallery is opening four new exhibitions of local art just in time for the holiday season. All four exhibitions opened recently at 75 William St. N. Chatham. “Doris Slater Titus: A Retrospective” is the feature exhibition. This long-awaited overview of the work of this pioneering cartoonist and early practitioner of abstract painting in Canada was recently lauded in a Globe and Mail article. Born in Chatham-Kent, Titus is a member of the Canadian Cartoonist Hall of Fame. She is recognized for her instrumental role in producing popular wartime publications such as Penny’s Diary and Pat the Air Cadet. Titus was also a progressive painter of intelligence and ambition, experimenting with abstraction long
before it became a popular form in this country. To complement this exhibition and celebrate the incredible contributions women have made in our community throughout the years, “Through Her Eyes” looks at important female artists and the history of influential women from across the region. This exhibition honours the work of those who were instrumental in building the cultural landscape we enjoy today. From exploring C-K’s heritage to a celebration of the present, the Thames Art Gallery’s Artist in Residence, Danielle Coleman, is also opening her solo exhibition “A Love to Stay.” C-K resident Coleman’s immersive installation explores the place that love holds in popular culture and its impact on our daily lives. It’s a subject that is elemental and
often heartbreakingly complex. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
open to everyone, whether they are in a professional band, a local musician or parents who just want to record their children singing or playing an instrument for a keepsake. “We would really like to be able to offer this service to clients who would maybe just want to record family members for a keepsake,” Mike said.
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Chatham Kent Public Utilities Commission M unicipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Northeast Chatham Kent Water Distribution System NOT ICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENT RE #1 Background The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission (CK PUC) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study for the North-East (NE) Chatham Kent Water Distribution System (WDS). The CK PUC is responsible for the treatment and delivery of safe drinking water and currently supplies water to a population of approximately 89,000 within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. This MCEA study will review and confirm municipal water servicing requirements and identify capital project upgrades required for the NE Chatham Kent WDS in order to provide sustainable municipal water and accommodate near and long-term future growth demands. Specific to this study, the MCEA will look at siting new watermains, pumping and storage facilities in the Thamesville / Dresden / Bothwell area, in addition to supplying municipal water to the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown. Public Information Centre #1 A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held for the study to present the Problem and Opportunity Statement, background information collected, a review of the servicing strategies being evaluated and the project timeline. In order to comply with social distancing requirements for COVID-19, the CK PUC will be holding an online PIC. This PIC will have materials available starting on November 30th, 2021 and will be available for the duration of the study. To access the PIC materials please visit the Chatham Kent ‘Lets Talk’ (https://www.letstalkchathamkent.ca/) project page at the following address: https://www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/north-east-ne-chatham-kent-water-distribution-system-municipal-class-eamcea How to Get Involved Public input is essential to this study. The CK PUC invites anyone with an interest in the study to have an opportunity to provide feedback and help inform the decision-making process. A second PIC is scheduled for April 2022 and will present the recommended municipal water servicing strategy, including associated capital projects. If you have comments, require further information or would like to be added to the study’s mailing list to receive future notifications, please contact either:
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021
C-K won’t pay to test firefighters By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
Bird Bouchard/Special to The Chatham Voice
Mike and Ken Goldhawk stand behind the mixing board in their new studio, Goldhawk Sound.
Goldhawks set up studio in Ridgetown
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“This is as well as serious working bands that wanted a quality recording to help them sell their band,” said Mike. While the studio has a professional feel, and is
run by professionals with numerous years of music experience, Mike highlighted the fact that the services offered won’t break the bank. “We want to bring in people who just want to
learn and try and come in just for the experience and have fun,” he said. “We can help them, and we won’t break the bank.” Services offered by Goldhawk Sound are
offered by appointment only. For more information, aspiring musicians can email mailto:goldhawksound@gmail.com or check out their website at goldhawksound.com.
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Chatham-Kent firefighters who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 will continue to have pay for testing to stay on the job. A motion by East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonneault on Nov. 8 that would see out-of-pocket testing costs covered by the province’s Safe Restart Fund, or from other reserves, was defeated by Chatham-Kent council 14-4. Pinsonneault pointed out that firefighters are trained as part of the tiered medical response and shouldn’t be forced to pay. “They’re expected to pay $45 (per test) two or three
times a week in order to fight fires,” Pinsonneault said. “Honestly, this is a kick in the teeth,” he noted, adding there are presently 18 volunteer firefighters out of 284 who have opted out of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. “That’s their choice not to but we’re pulling them out of the tiered medical response part,” he said, noting he doesn’t see it as a lot of money. There are also two fulltime firefighters who have declined the shot. Pinsonneault stressed volunteer firefighters aren’t in it for the cash. “You can make a lot more money in a lot easier ways,” Pinsonneault told council prior to the vote. “They choose to serve their communities.”
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Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday. Missing you is the hard part, it never goes away. To hear your voice, to see your smile, to sit with you and talk awhile, would be our greatest wish. Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, we will always love and remember you. Remembered by wife Mary Jane, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Obituary BOLEY, William Murray “Jigger”...
William Murray ‘Jigger’ Boley completed his life journey on November 17, 2021. His immediate family sat by his side to witness some of his final moments, to speak comforting words into his ear and hold his hand. Murray was the only child of William Henry and Velma Grace Boley (nee Peel) and spent his life farming with his grandfather, father and sons on the farm that his grandfather bought on November 1, 1915 and another little farm further down the road. The stories he told of those years were usually about the draught horses, his ponies and dogs and included lots of tales about his neighbours, which always reduced him to laughter. His full-out laughter was his signature. Everyone at an event recognized his big laugh, hearing him before seeing him. Speaking of neighbours, most of them had nicknames and all the nicknames had a story behind them. Murray’s nickname was ‘Jigger’ and the story behind it was that as a little tike, he loved to watch the man-powered carts go by on the railroad. They were called jiggers and his grandfather thus appropriately dubbed him ‘Jigger’. It stuck pretty well because there were people who only knew him as Jigger Boley. Murray married Bernice (nee Reaume) in 1951 and they were married for 56 years, working side-by-side on the farm. They added to the population of the River Road in Raleigh with four children, Brenda Denkers (Bob), Douglas (Candace Folk), Barbara Colby (Charlie) and Todd (Lori Newby). Those four children went on to increase the family with 7 grandchildren, Matthew Denkers, Meredith (Denkers) Lou-Hing, Katherine MarieAnn Denkers, Philip Boley, Melanie (Boley) VanKesteren, Emily Boley, Katherine Colby and step-grandchildren Daniel and Samantha Doughty. The great-grandchildren number an even dozen. Murray and Bernice affectionately referred to each other as ‘Ber’ and ‘Jig’ and loved their motorhomes. They made American friends at the campgrounds in Florida and Canadian friends at Erieau’s campgrounds. As a couple they loved games of all kinds but the game Jigger loved best was Euchre. For years, he and his cronies played umpteen games each afternoon at The Shed and the practice carried on to the back room at The Chatham Retirement Home. Even in his last months, he played cribbage and his point counting was still fast and accurate. Murray loved a party and a good time. His approach to life was to make fun whenever he could. Undoubtably, sometimes the fun was at someone’s expense but it was never mean-spirited. He made positive intentions to be happy and have a good time. That was obvious and inspiring, even in his last year at Riverview Gardens. He teased and made fun with his caregivers and called them his ‘girls’. He didn’t want a motorized wheelchair because it meant that his girls wouldn’t have to push him and therefore he wouldn’t have their company and their banter. Their affection meant a lot to him because he moved into the Gardens in March of 2020 and visitors weren’t allowed for weeks. Murray loved dogs and it seemed that he was happier to have a visit with his grand-dogs than a visit with his kids. Because of his enjoyment of the four-legged furry pals, the family is asking that donations be made to PAWR (Pet and Wildlife Rescue). The family would also like to express their sincere gratitude for the tender care that Murray received at Riverview Gardens, especially in his solitude during the trying times of Covid. At the family’s request, there will be no funeral service. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519 351 2040
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Peacefully with his loving wife Sonja by his side,
Albert Quenneville passed away on November 18, 2021at Chatham Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Campus.
Beloved husband of Sonia (nee Cepesko) for 52 years. Loving father of Stacey Quenneville and Tanya (Robbie) Hierons. HY-ron. Grandpa to Savannah Colameco, Lucas Colameco and Rilee Hierons. Survived by brothers to Lou and Andy Quenneville. Albert will be remembered as a happy-go-lucky guy. Desserts always seemed to mysteriously disappear when he was around. He worked at the town of Kirkland Lake for 19 years as a heavy equipment operator. He will be greatly missed. At Albert’s request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Lung Association in memory of Albert would be greatly appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519 351 2040
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OBITUARIES
Patricia Kirk 75, Sunday, November 7, 2021 Nicholls Funeral Home
David Thompson Tite 95, Thursday, November 18, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Ruth Anne Bradshaw 72, Monday, November 15, 2021 Nicholls Funeral Home
Albert Quenneville Thursday, November 18, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Eileen Bond 91, Thursday, November 18, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home
Clarice Mary Genyn Friday, November 19, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Margaret Doris Sikora 79, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Scott Smith 73, Saturday, November 20, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Frank Henry Bonvarlez Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Dan Orson 69, Sunday, November 21, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Suzan Van Dyk 90, Thursday, November 18, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Jane Neill 83, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Marilyn Wild 95, Sunday, November 14, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
Betty Kinny 68, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Life Transitions
Murray “Jigger” Boley Friday, November 17, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
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Robert “Knobby” Cole 88, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home
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