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While the week marking Victims and Survivors of Crime Week got pushed back due to COVID-19, the pandemic only made several of the reasons for marking the week in the first place that much worse. Kate do Forno, executive director of Victim Services Chatham-Kent, said the week is normally marked in May, but like so many other events, was delayed due to the pandemic.

“Our numbers are pretty steady,” she said of overall victimization from crime in Chatham-Kent. “But one of the things we are seeing is an increase in intimate partner violence – and general assault. They can often be tied together. COVID, it’s a boiling pot. You put people who are struggling in a home together and tell them they can’t really do much or get out of the house. Situations boil over.” With the delay in marking the week, do Forno said it has actually helped

to make November more of an overall anti-violence month. do Forno said this year’s effort is to focus on raising awareness on the issues of violence. “We reached out to a lot of our community partners. We’ll be everywhere that week,” she said. “There are a whole lot of victim awareness events happening this month. We have the human trafficking series underway, the Rally on the Bridge on Nov. 25, and really, November has always been

Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month.” do Forno said funding for Victim Services is earmarked for a number of areas, such as in the case of a homicide or attempted murder, child or elder abuse, or intimate partner violence, but not for every crime that occurs. Home break ins are a grey area, but she said Victim Services can help people who have been robbed in such a manner. “People have a lot of emotions if they go through a robbery in their home. We

can support them through that,” she said. “We help develop safety plans. We have the support to work you through that plan so you do feel safe in your home again. With such a crime, you quickly feel violated. You need to re-establish a sense of security immediately.” A large area of concern is human trafficking, and the problem is not getting better, as organized crime groups are taking an interest, do Forno said. Trafficking, she said, remains a real problem in

Chatham-Kent, and even when victims reach out for help, it can be a challenge to get them out of the predicament. “Relationships are built on a trauma bond. These pimps take advantage of these women,” she said. “It takes about seven attempts to help a woman actually leave a human trafficking situation. They go back to their pimp. One reason is there are not enough resources in the community to help support them.” Continued on page 5

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Seeking our history among the tombstones By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

What started out as an informational summer series on the rich history of Chatham-Kent’s many cemeteries will continue in 2020. James MacNeil of Life Transitions said their series, Respectful Recollections, began as a 17-part summer series high-

lighting various cemeteries in the municipality, but they quickly realized they have just scratched the surface of the history of where we place our dead to rest. There are upwards of 70 known cemeteries or burial sites in Chatham-Kent, according to the ckcemeteries.ca website, as well as dozens of lost or unmarked burial locations.

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Life Transitions’ James MacNeil enjoys a quiet moment in Chatham’s Maple Leaf Cemetery recently. He said the funeral company’s popular Respectful Recollections video series will continue in 2020.

The videos in the series are all under 10 minutes in length, are available off of Life Transition’s Facebook page, and highlight the beauty offered in Chatham-Kent’s various cemeteries, as well as a look into the history that is buried there. Public response to the videos, MacNeil said, has been very positive. “It seems like every single episode has generated all kinds of comments. People chime in below the video, saying ‘my grandparents are there,’ or they give their connections to the cemetery. It’s a nice way RIESLING SAUVIGNON people are reminded of these places,” he said. SHIRAZ Time can feel like it stands still in our cemMOSCATO eteries; the places are so tranquil. A look around SAUVIGNON BLANC can provide a window into the past. “Here in particular,” MacNeil said from the older portion of Maple GEWURZTRAMINER Leaf Cemetery in a re-

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cent interview with The Chatham Voice, “the number of people connected to historical movements such as the Underground Railroad is impressive.” Rev. William King, the founder of the Buxton Settlement, is interred there, along with his wife and other family members. Three of them are encased in above-ground all-brick burial chambers. In terms of deep historical significance of cemeteries, MacNeil said none was more evident than what he discovered while visiting Arnold Cemetery on Longwoods Road near Louisville. “We love other people’s stories. Jim Arnold, he’s telling us about this area and that area (within the cemetery) and all of a sudden he says, ‘Yep, I’m a ninth generation Arnold. All of my people are here,” MacNeil said. “That just rang in my ears. That’s not a modern thing. We move around so much on the planet. But for him, nine generations are buried in one spot.” MacNeil said the historical developments of communities can be charted to some extent

through burial sites. “It’s reflected in cemeteries,” he said. “As you walk through these older areas, you see the designs of the stones, the types of stones themselves. They kind of reflect the trends and the fashions of the time. If you focus on some of the wording, there was a long period where your stone would have what you died from.” Some of the older stones, however, are crumbling, after more than two centuries of exposure to the elements. Acid rain has been especially devastating. MacNeil said another harsh reality of days gone by is the high child mortality rate. “Death was just part of life. When you went into have a baby, maybe Mom doesn’t come out. Maybe the baby doesn’t survive,” MacNeil said. “Today, we’ve come so far with science and medicine that death is mostly an older person’s condition.” MacNeil said the idea for the video series came from an infusion of youth into Life Transitions.

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Keyed up for a grand experience By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Following a successful fundraising campaign, St. Andrew’s Church in Chatham received an infusion of musical youth recently. Devon Hansen, the musical director at St. Andrew’s, said they took possession of a nine-foot Yamaha concert grand piano last week. It replaces a smaller, older model. “The piano we had was creeping up on 40 years old. It was a seven-foot conservatory series. It was perfect for churches, but was kind of getting to the end of its life,” he said. “We lucked out to get a concert grand for a steal.”

Calling the new piano “the Cadillac series for Yamaha,” Hansen said the piano is hand made. “It’s got a much richer sound. Dynamics wise, it fills this place beautifully,” he said of the new piano inside the church. Having the improved piano benefits more than just the church congregation, Hansen said. It could actually attract different, more discerning, performers to its concert series. “This is what certain people go after to play. This opens up possibilities to bring in artists who wouldn’t play on a shorter piano. Those artists have such specifics on what they need,” he said. “The Windsor Symphony

has in the past brought in their own piano.” The piano has already been on display for the congregation. Hansen said the church streams its Sunday morning services, and it was to be used this past weekend. As well, Hansen said it will be part of the church’s Friday afternoon Christmas concerts next month, and again at the church’s annual Christmas concerts. But its use will extend beyond St. Andrew’s personnel, or performers coming from out of town. “This isn’t just for the church. This is for Chatham. A number of groups use this church for performances,” Hansen said. “We want to en-

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Too many still fall through the cracks to fall through the cracks Do Forno said providing somewhere and fall back help with mental and phys- into it.” ical health, for example, is do Forno said a crack here generally not is the lack of afenough. “We have most of the fordable hous“What about ing. But cracks housing? They supports, but if you appear in other end up going can’t provide all of communities back to the per- them, that victim is go- as well. There son who can ing to fall through the is also a divide give them all cracks somewhere and in regional, those things,” provincial and she said. “We fall back into it.” national comhave most of - Kate DoForno munication on the supports, matters. but if you can’t provide all “Someone might pop up of them, that victim is going here for two weeks and then

get moved to Windsor. They move along and we see them come back. That’s hard. All of a sudden you are dealing with a jurisdictional influence; another layer,” she said. “Between London and Windsor, we see the bounce happen quite a bit. It is like starting over each time. We’ll let other jurisdictions know when someone drops off our radar. We try to help each other out that way.” Victims and Survivors of Crime Week is marked this year from Nov. 22-28.

thought, ‘We could do a different cemetery every single Saturday over the summer and we did that. But at the end of it, we realized all we have done is complete Season One.” Which means a second season will arrive in 2021. “It’s exciting to think we’re planning into next year to do Season Two of Restful Recollections, with more cemeteries, more details, and learning from what we have done to date,” MacNeil said. For the next season and beyond, he said the plan is to follow the current format, but to seek out more people with knowledge about the cemetery being highlighted each week. The end of each episode will remain the

same. “We always handle every episode and visit to each cemetery with the utmost respect. Even the way we film, we don’t focus on any particular stone, unless we are doing a feature on it,” MacNeil said. “We always end our segments off with a respectful tribute to all the families in any particular cemetery as a thanks for allowing us to be there. These are places for deep reverence.”

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“We hired Wes Nelson who is growing into being our apprentice. He’s coming into the industry with fresh eyes, fresh ideas, also seeing things he’s never seen before,” MacNeil said. “He’s been with me to different cemeteries in the area and he quickly realized there are so many cemeteries in Chatham-Kent. He thought we should do a cemetery show.” When the two began researching, MacNeil was caught off guard by the number of burial sites in the municipality. “I was even surprised. I’ve been in the area for about 17 years. I’ve been at many, many cemeteries, but when we looked into it using the ckcemeteries.ca website, its’ unbelievable,” he said. “We

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Support each other Reaction to COVID-19 can be anything from fright to fight. The pandemic has weighed heavily on individuals, couples and families. Restrictions on social interaction to help minimize the spread of the virus has taxed the mental health of many a Chatham-Kent resident, some to the point of violence, often against a loved one. November is Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month, and this year, Victim Services personnel say they’ve seen an uptick in such violence. Common assault is on the rise too, unfortunately. And human trafficking just goes on and on. That’s true in Chatham-Kent and other parts of Ontario. We’ve seen the violence; you can see the charges in the daily police briefs on our website. Emotions are spilling over into people’s fists. It’s tragic that anyone is beat upon, let alone a loved one. But abuse is more than just physical. Emotional abuse can keep someone trapped in a relationship as well. That is especially true in human trafficking. Relationships are forcefully forged together based on trauma. The victims are controlled to the point it takes upwards of seven attempts for someone to eventually break free. It’s a terrible mental and physical ordeal. In all cases and kinds of abuse, we can do better, whether you are in a relationship and are tempted to let your pandemic-related frustrations boil over and take it out on a loved one, or you know of people in tough situations. Help one another. Talk it out. Seek counselling. An abusive partner may act jealous, may be demeaning and attempt to humiliate you in front of others. And that’s without the fists taking their toll. Violence is but one aspect of abuse. If you are being abused, seek help. Reach out to Victim Services or the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre. If you think a friend has been abused, stay in touch however they wish. Offer support. Don’t judge; believe. Unless you believe their life is in danger, don’t do anything without their consent. Also, respect their privacy. Help, but don’t become overbearing to the point of hindering. Abuse is an unfortunate reality for too many Canadians. COVID-19 is only exacerbating the situation, but support is there.

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Supporting The Gift on Saturday It is an easy decision for me. On Saturday, a group of people protesting what they say is an infringement of their rights and freedoms are to march in Chatham. Some will come from out of town, including potentially from COVID-19 hot spots. Also on Saturday, hundreds of volunteers will blanket Chatham-Kent, grabbing donations of toys and non-perishable food items off the porches of homes in our municipality. The massive effort is to feed the less fortunate, and help provide toys to children who might otherwise not have a Christmas this year. The freedom march can be viewed as a selfish effort; The Gift as a selfless one. As I said, it’s an easy choice for me. Now, some people will take part in both efforts, and that’s fine. As for gathering to pro-

Bruce Corcoran test, that’s a right we have in a democratic nation. What worries me is the out-of-town involvement. People could be bringing COVID-19 into our community. Now, you’ll have the protesters saying the march is about the removal or limitation of personal freedoms, such as having to wear a mask indoors in public places, as well as physical distancing. They argue people and businesses are suffering; people from mental health due to physical distancing, businesses as the economy suffers due to limiting the number of people allowed in stores

or restaurants at a given time. Personally, I have not been a regular inside restaurants ever since COVID-19 landed in our laps in March. However, I have supported local establishments by purchasing takeout, and enjoying time on some of the many open-air patios during the warmer months. As for shopping, I have not purchased one item online via Amazon during the pandemic. Then again, I’ve never funneled cash to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, whose personal fortune has grown by an estimated $48 billion during the pandemic. I have, however, taken advantage of curbside pickup at various businesses during the height of the restrictions, shopped online with local businesses, and supported local as best as I can. Buy local, support local, shop local wherever possible. During the pan-

demic, it’s smart to add stay local to that mantra. Stay out of the hot spots, and discourage folks living in the COVID-19 petri dishes – larger urban centres – to come here at the moment. Is wearing a mask an inconvenience? Not really for me. But forgetting it in your vehicle when you get to the entrance of a store is. I still do that periodically. But that’s on me. So you won’t see me at the freedom protest. To me, if you want to not have to wear a mask, the easiest thing to do is respect the guidelines; COVID-19’s curve will flatten faster that way. You will see me on Saturday, on my front porch, proudly donating to The Gift, at a safe distance, as volunteers come to collect. That kind of rally – citizens coming together for the good of others – interests me.

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The timepiece aficionados make sure that when the bell tolls — it’s right on time. Arthur and Russell reset the Thamesville and Dresden tower clocks, while Dickson travelled to adjust the Tilbury clock to its “fall back” position. It’s a job that sees them scaling ladders and stairs every spring and fall, making the switch between Daylight Saving Time and Eastern Standard Time. Continued on page 11

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Mayor concerned over planned freedom march By Jenna Cocullo jenna@chathamvoice.com

A “CK Freedom” march has Chatham-Kent’s mayor concerned that COVID-19 will spread in the community. The purpose of the march, planned for Saturday, is to protest the COVID-19 restrictions. The rally is part of province-wide anti-lockdown protests that have been taking place throughout the month. Reports coming from other jurisdictions suggest that residents from Ontario’s virus hotspots have been travelling between communities to help with the individual protests. “The concern I have with a rally like that happening anywhere, is that it brings people from all communities; it’s not all local people doing this,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff at a press teleconference. “In Aylmer, I understand there were a lot of people coming from Toronto right through to Windsor. And as we know, there’s some real hotspots in certain areas of Toronto. So

we would have all these people coming to our community and that just raises that potential.” Chatham-Kent’s chief medical officer of health said it was too early to tell if the rally in Alymer, which according to media reports drew around 2,000 individuals, caused a surge in cases but was hopeful that the outdoors would stop the spread. Colby said he was hoping a freedom march wouldn’t come to Chatham Kent, because the positive COVID-19 numbers are rising in Ontario. “And we are starting to think about more stringent control procedures,” he said. “I have a lot of trouble understanding the denialism of people in the wake of rising numbers, and some jurisdictions that have overcrowded hospitals and strained capacity. I mean, really, wearing personal protective equipment, physical distancing, hand hygiene and not associating groups at this time is all that is necessary to bring the

transmission down.” Weekly rallies protesting the mandatory mask bylaw have been held in Chatham since June, but the numbers of attendees have been diminishing, according to Chatham-Kent’s chief administrative officer Don Shropshire. “People are now more or less into the routine and they’re recognizing it’s not such a big deal, in terms of an inconvenience for people, and they recognize that there’s some benefits,” he said adding that he’s been out to speak to the public. “I think people generally have gotten better and they’ve actually appreciated that we’re doing what we can to take control of our own future and reduce the chance of transmission.” The CK Freedom group did not respond to a request for comment but a social media post suggested that organizers in the southwest Ontario area – London, Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia – were planning to travel between rallies.

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Keeping time in C-K Continued from page 9

The clock experts — all members of the U.S. based National Association of Clock and Watch Collectors — have developed precision skills when it comes to fixing and maintaining the timepieces of yesteryear. In 2008, the group came together to fix the Thamesville tower clock, which hadn’t been in working order for about six years. In 2012, the group got the hands of Dresden’s tower clock moving again. “Neither one were functioning,” says Arthur, a former Chatham machinist, who says fixing clocks is a well-loved hobby for the men who do it. Both of the clocks were “completely pulled apart” by the group, says Russell of Thamesville, but adds the timepieces “don’t really show their age. “They don’t wear very much,” the former Navistar employee explains. “They’ll run for another 100 years.” Although they do their best to keep the machinery “historically intact,” says Arthur, some modern additions are made to help with

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labour-intensive practices such as winding the clocks — a chore that was done by hand in days of old. The complexities of the machinery are evident in the twirl of gears, pulleys and weights that could only make sense to someone with a finicky and deep understanding of how clocks operate. Before everyone had watches and clocks in their homes, tower clocks played a huge role in society. The bells signalled a call to worship or they served to let people know of important news or events. All of the local clocksmiths are paid by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to keep the tower clocks going, but it’s not a big money maker for those involved. Both the Thamesville and Dresden clocks were manufactured in Europe. Dresden’s tower timepiece was built by the Soho Clock Factory in Birmingham, England. In addition to maintaining the status quo, there comes the uncomfortable question of who will do the work when the group no longer can. Arthur at 72, is the “baby” of the group and he wonders what the future holds for the tower clocks.

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Sauce with Garlic Bread. Everyone Welcome. • Come and join us at the Chatham Moose Lodge at 850 Richmond St. for a turkey dinner with the trimmings from 11:00am-1:00pm. It’s our way of enjoying U.S. Thanksgiving. Everyone welcome. Friday, November 27: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00pm-6:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions or fish & chips. Seating is limited to 50, but take out is also available. Everyone Welcome. Saturday, November 28: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am6:00pm. There will be a meat draw at 3:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome. Wednesday, December 2: • Victoria Avenue United Church Food Shopping Card & Pantry Program (please bring photo id, 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. Now till December 24: Get into the Christmas spirit early by visiting the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store on King St. E. We will have a wide variety of gently used and like new Christmas decorations. All items will be reasonably priced. Money raised goes toward the needy of Chatham-Kent. November 23 - 27: Apollo Property Management & Realty Connects Inc. 10th Annual Toy Drive. Collecting new unwrapped toys & non perishable food items. Drop off locations: 186 Chatham St, Blenheim 9am4pm; 419 St. Clair St., Chatham 9am-4pm. All food and toys will be donated to the Salvation Army. Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com

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News

Skating group blindsided by arena decision By Jenna Cocullo jenna@chathamvoice.com

The president of the Bothwell Skating Club is unsure about the future of the club following a decision by council to repurpose two of Chatham-Kent’s arenas. On Nov. 9, council narrowly approved the conversion of the Bothwell and William Erikson, Chatham, arenas into multipurpose facilities, from December to April 2021, with the possibility of extending the trial until ice installation that year. “I’m kind of speechless on this whole situation,” said Julie McIntyre. “We weren’t given any notice, in any shape or form. We were blindsided. We don’t know if we are going to be transferred to another arena. We have not been notified of anything as of yet.” Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, East Kent Memorial Arena and the Blenheim Arena will accommodate Bothwell residents, according to a report from munici-

pal staff. However, McIntyre said she has not even spoken to parents to see if there is an interest in moving their kids to another arena, as many walk to the ice rink from their homes. “So my coaches could have just lost their jobs,” she said. Ice time scheduled at the Erickson Arena will be transferred to the Thames Campus Arena upon completion of the facility’s repairs in November. Taxpayers are expected to save $139,000 once startup costs are factored in. East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonneault echoed the comments about the community feeling blindsided, adding that while the motion may not affect Chatham’s arena greatly, it could mark the end of Bothwell’s. “This year has been like no other one and if they don’t remain open, the user groups will remain gone forever. Next year, you’ll tell us there’s been no usage, and at the end of 2021, the arena will be closed,” he said. “Let’s

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just finish this year off status quo to give arenas a fighting chance for next year.” Overall, Chatham-Kent’s 10 arenas have experienced an average decline in ice rentals of nine per cent over the past five years (with Bothwell leading the way at 22 per cent), according to Jeff Bray, director, Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries.

Based on 2019 registration data, Chatham-Kent needs only six arenas to operate. The skating club normally sees more than 40 kids registered per season. During the pandemic, the number dropped to 26. However, the club has still booked the same amount of ice time as they do every year, with the exception of half an hour

per week for synchronized skating due to the no-contact regulations. Bray told council there were no formal consultation with the community groups. West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan said she was not able to support the motion without proper public consultation. However, she managed to pass an amendment.

“I almost feel like we’re doing this backward,” she said. “As a councillor I would rather staff consult with stakeholders connected with some of these facilities before I make decisions so that I know that you know what the community is thinking. And tonight we’re being asked to make a decision and then find out what the community thinks.”

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The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Copper Terrace are benefitting from an infusion of funds from the provincial government to create additional bed space or upgrade what is in place.

The CKHA will receive up to $1.8 million to add 20 patient beds, while Copper Terrace in Chatham will receive more than $2.66 million to upgrade 64 spaces. Across the province, the government is spending $116.5 million to create

up to 766 more beds at 32 hospitals and alternate health facilities across the province. This investment is designed to help reduce surgical backlogs and improve access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health-care sys-

tem in Ontario has been greatly impacted by COVID-19,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent Leamington, in a media release. “This investment in new hospital beds will help reduce wait times and make sure we continue

to get the best care possible for people in our community,” said Monte McNaughton, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, in the release. In terms of long-term care, the province is investing an additional $761 million to build and ren-

ovate 74 long-term care homes across the province, including the work at Copper Terrace. “Over the next decade, and as our population ages, the need for longterm care beds will increase significantly,” Nicholls said in a release.

rists and plant companies that have helped out with the tour in the past. Members of the IODE Captain Garnet Brackin Chapter are holding contests from now until Dec. 18, where people are

asked to visit the participating businesses to enter for a chance to win. Each Friday afternoon, a draw will be made at that shop to give away a $50 gift certificate. On Dec. 21, there will be a

grand draw for a gift basket worth more than $300 from local businesses in Chatham-Kent. • Nov. 16-20 – Bricks and Blooms, 25 Queen St. Tilbury. • Nov. 23-27 – Ross’

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den Centre, 56 Creek Rd. Chatham. • Dec. 7-11 – Purple Pansy Flower Boutique, 46 William St. S. Chatham. • Dec. 14-18 – Syd Kemsley Florist Inc., 381 Grand Ave. W. Chatham.

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“Grateful for the people at Revera Chatham Retirement Resort who care for us in every way. Every day.” From the friendly and dedicated staff to the residents who brighten up your day, our people are the ones who make retirement living so rewarding. Learn more about Revera Chatham Retirement Resort and everything it has to offer. Call 519-351-7777 ext 526 today or visit ReveraLiving.com Julie & Zoe

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020

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CLASSIFIEDS In Memoriams

In Memoriams

In loving memory of Bob Mitchell Travis who passed away 7 years ago on Nov. 20, 2013 ~ Someone is Missing ~ Let this be a loving reminder, that someone is missing today. Someone our hearts still hold onto, as we travel along life’s way. Someone who made life so special, for all those who gather here. Somone who won’t be forgotten, but cherished from year to year. And now as we pause to remember, let us all fondly recall, How dearly each of us loved him, and oh . . . how he loved us all. Loving wife Linda, son and four grandchildren, and longtime friend Penni Pinsonneault

Wanted

Anniversary

Theresa Laliberte

Wanted to Buy: Antiques, costume jewellery, gold, silver, coins, military, furniture, tools. We Buy All Paid Cash. 519727-8894.

ROY & LISA ALWARD

Passed away November 18, 2019

It has been one year since she left us. Gone is our mother’s light, love, and laughter. She is always in our hearts and our thoughts Love Cheryl, Gary, Brian, Deb and families.

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Christmas Trees

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Notice

Prayer Line Healing Love Ministry has an all night prayer line. 12:00am7:00am with prayer partners to minister to you. Call 519-354-3532. A community sharing meal at 6:00pm. Informal service at 7:00pm. Call for info.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All claims against the Estate of Barry James Gow, late of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, who died on or about the 31st day of August, 2020, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative not later than December 31, 2020, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustee then shall have notice. DATED at Chatham-Kent, this 30th day of October, 2020. Karen Reaume, Estate Trustee Without a Will, by her lawyer Hinnegan Law Professional Corporation 75 Thames St., Box 428 Chatham, Ontario N7M 5K5

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In Memoriams

Help Wanted

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are celebrating their

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CONGRATULATIONS MOM & DAD! With Love from your family xo

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Linda Lusk 81, Saturday, November 14, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Bill Carnegie 73, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Lary Buzwah 72, Sunday, November 15, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Violet Daisy Delanghe 98, Sunday, November 8, 2020 Hinngan-Peseski Funeral Home

David Allen Ford 63, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mary Jane Grastaitis 87, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Hinngan-Peseski Funeral Home

Gord Duplessis Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Life Transitions

Harley James Gawne 81, Friday, November 13, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Barry Bechard 58, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Life Transitions

Althea Patricia Cazabon 92, Thursday, November 12, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

John Dawson 81, Friday, November 13, 2020 Life Transitions

David Dawson 81, Friday, November 13, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mrs. Helen Tuck 90, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

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