The Chatham Voice, Aug. 22, 2024 by Chatham Voice

Clinic offers health-care bridge

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Kathy Borthwick knows how frustrating life can be when you don’t have a doctor.

After her physician retired, Borthwick found herself among the estimated 25,000 Chatham-Kent residents who live without a primary

health-care provider.

And while she did end up getting a new physician, being without one for a time has spurred on Borthwick’s work in helping set up the new low-barrier weekend clinic in Chatham, BridgeCare.

As patient and family advisor cochair of the Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team (CKOHT), Borthwick brings “lived experienced” to the

role, noting it’s stressful existing without access to health care.

“I can’t tell you how challenging it was trying to get the care I needed, and wanted, in an organized way,” Borthwick told The Voice, noting BridgeCare offers a solution for those facing a similar challenge.

“People, regardless of their background, are able to access the right care at the right time in the right place,” she said.

A ribbon cutting for the new CKOHT Bridge-

Care Clinic took place Aug. 15. It marked the official opening of the initiative – a collaborative effort between 22 partners and other agencies.

Since its soft launch at the beginning of July, a total of 235 people have accessed the service across 285 visits.

Jason Bartell, executive director of the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team, said the clinic, running every Saturday and Sunday, fills a void for patients who might otherwise end up in the emergency room, or receive no care at all.

“We’re seeing between 40 to 80 people on a weekend,” Bartell explained.

“Otherwise, they would not have had access to care.”

Local doctors are stepping up to staff the clinic, including Dr. Briana Yee-Providence, co-chair of the CKOHT physician lead.

A $1 million Ministry of Health grant is funding the BridgeCare initiative. Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Trevor Jones called the clinic “a shining example of what we can achieve when we work together.”

The clinic is located on the second floor of 20 Emma St.

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Kathy Borthwick and Jason Bartell are among the key players who have helped bring the new Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team BridgeCare clinic to fruition. The weekend clinic gives local residents who don’t have a family physician or nurse practitioner the chance to address their health-care needs.

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Chatham’s Chad Nolan is the epitome of the old saying, “It’s never too late.”

Nolan first stepped on a rugby pitch at age 27.

Nearly 22 years later, he’s headed to Ireland to compete in the very physical sport.

Nolan is now a forward for the Canada Grizzlies masters rugby league team, rucking

and mauling at the international level.

At age 48.

“I’ve been playing about 22 years. I’m a grunt work guy, a power player,” he told The Chatham Voice recently.

“This is a trip of a lifetime.”

It’s also a trip his doctors probably prefer he didn’t make.

“After so many injuries, doctors said I was done with rugby. I laughed. They said

my only goal should be walking without a limp,” he said. “But I know what I’m capable of in my mind.”

That determination is what has Nolan playing, and competing, at a high level, even as his half-century mark looms two years into his future.

“I was never a good athlete. I had to work twice as hard to get twice as good,” he said.

Nolan was introduced to the sport, and the Kent Hav-

oc Rugby Club, more than two decades ago. He quickly fell in love with the game.

From there, Nolan went on to play for London and then Niagara. He never let age slow him down.

These days, he plays for the Brantford Broncos and the Ontario Greybeards when not suiting up for the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies field a masters team, with the age threshold set at 35, something Nolan passed 13 years ago. But he’s not the oldest man in the team.

“We’ve got players who are in their mid-to-late 60s,” Nolan said. “The masters, what we’re doing now, is all about promoting the game. You only grow old when you stop playing.”

Rolling substitutions, something not allowed in rugby union play, is allowed at the masters league level.

Nolan leaves this week for Ireland and will spend two weeks in the British Iles. The Grizzlies are there for 11 days, but Nolan and a few of the other players are slipping over to Scotland for a few days as well.

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Chatham’s Chad Nolan, 48, left, seen here running in support of Brampton Broncos teammate Christian Miller, is a member of the Canada Grizzlies masters rugby league team that is playing in Ireland this month.

Open house for Brickworks

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With affordable housing a buzzword across the nation, a local effort will be showcased Aug. 28.

The Brickworks, located at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Grand Avenue East in Chatham, is the focus of a discussion session.

Put on by Opportunity Villages Community Land Trust (OVCLT), the event takes place within Fellowship Hall at St. Andrew’s United Church on William Street in Chatham.

OVCLT said The Brickworks “promises to transform lives and build a stronger community.”

It’s an eco-friendly hous-

ing development, a cluster of small homes (ranging from 600 to 950 square feet in size). Parties can rent or purchase a home in the all-inclusive community, OVCLT officials said.

OVCLT is looking for investors as well.

“By investing in this volunteer-led non-profit project, you’ll be part of a movement that addresses the real needs of families and individuals in Chatham,” OVCLT officials said in a media release.

The Aug. 28 meeting will showcase The Brickworks’ design and financial model. There will be time set aside for questions as well. The event takes place at 7 p.m.

Mission accomplished Backyard Mission team tackles overgrown yard

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative

pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Many hands make light work. That was the motto of a group of 30 volunteers who recently gathered to spruce up a Park Street home on Chatham’s east side.

The effort was the focus of this year’s Backyard Mission Project. It is a joint collaboration between the First Christian Reformed Church of Chatham and the First Presbyterian Church of Chatham.

saw an all-ages crew power wash the one-storey house, cut back a brush-filled yard, and repair three entryways into the home to make it safe for owner Jim. Multi Construction was also on site lending a hand.

Rev. Nate Van Denend of the Christian Reformed Church, was among those who got busy and rolled up their sleeves.

SAAVE THE DATE!

“For some people, this is how they express their faith,” the pastor said.

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It’s the 12th year the initiative has assisted in helping a homeowner in need.

The day-long Aug 9 project

Volunteer Margaret Ellis, who was in charge of landscaping, said helping others is what people of faith are supposed to do.

Every year, we hold tree planting ceremonies for each of our three tree parks: T.R.E.E.S. Park, Ridgetown, McKinlay Woodlands at CM Wilson Conservation Area and the McKinlay Memorial Forest at Merlin Conservation Area.

Next year, volunteers plan on keeping up with the tradition. In order to qualify for the Backyard Mission, a family or individual must own the home and have insurance on the residence.

2021 Annual Tree Service

“You’re not doing it for them, you’re doing it for the Lord,” Ellis said. “It’s your obligation.”

day, September

We look forward to this opportunity to reconnect with families and the life-affirming honour of planting a tree in their loved one’s memories. This year, of course, will look a little bit different. While we will not be able to connect with all of you physically, we invite you all to reconnect in spirit.

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and the McKinlay Memorial Forest at Merlin Conservation Area.

Local businesses have also been instrumen-

Sunday, September 17, 2023

On Sunday, September 12, 2021 we will be hosting the annual tree service on our website. We will be bringing families from all three tree parks together on one date, at one time. So while we are all distant, we can still be together.

Memorial Forest, Marsh Street, Ridgetown Gathering at 1:30 pm |Service at 2:00 pm

in an outdoor park area and we would encourage you to dress casually and comfortably. Please bring a lawn chair and umbrellas. These dedication services are being held for those Memorial Trees planted from Sept. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024.

We invite you to join us for this Moment of Remembrance. Together we can take a pause from the busyness of our days to connect and reflect as a community.

We invite you to join us for this Moment of Remembrance. Together we can take a

tal by making donations to the mission effort.

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Laura MacPhee and Ava Turato put some muscle into clearing and stacking brush during the Backyard Mission project recently.

Opinion

Just not true

It’s past time to put to bed some silly rumours regarding the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI).

This is a national program that uses federal money to fund journalism positions across the country – hundreds of them.

The idea, which came to fruition just prior to the pandemic, is to provide on-site reporters at news outlets where there is a shortage of reporters for investigative journalism. In many cases, the investigative efforts that came out of the LJI system resulted in stories that showcased government wrongdoing or terrible habits.

However, some people seem to think that every news outlet to benefit from using the LJI funding to hire a reporter is now a puppet to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

We can only speak to the situation at The Chatham Voice, but nothing could be further from the truth.

The funding came with no strings, other than to produce investigative content. Nowhere did any contract state we were beholden to the federal Liberal government.

Yet, people such as Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre love to play with such statements.

In a recent stop in the Niagara Region, he said he doesn’t believe news media outlets in Canada in areas with a shortage of investigative journalists

deserve financial help to continue providing accurate and important information; information that can be vitally pertinent to the readers of these various publications.

Here at The Chatham Voice, we are a hyper-local newspaper. What is happening in Chatham-Kent is of paramount interest to us, and our readers. We don’t cover national news outside of local events that have or are a result of national implications.

We are not a sounding board for Trudeau. The proof lies in our news coverage.

What the LJI did for us – initially –was to allow us to remain operational due to the pandemic and provide important information of COVID-19 developments and other issues such as the plight of Erie Shore Drive residents to our readers.

As normalcy returned, we covered and questioned municipal spending, renovictions, health-care challenges, and reported on our growing opioid and homelessness problems.

And we will continue to report on important local issues.

You can’t make informed decisions without information, and our job is to provide our readers with that information. The LJI has and continues to help us provide that knowledge, without any overarching bias.

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Misplaced priorities

Editor: At a time of economic struggle for most people, I am appalled that municipal council is spending the amount of money proposed at the old Sears building. The increase in property taxes along with other prices going up will surely produce more homeless, especially amongst

seniors. Councillors should be ashamed of themselves. Has council also taken into consideration the extra cost of security for this new building downtown? They will need it to ward off the homeless defecating and

shooting up on the doorstep. You need to consider putting more money towards solving that issue instead of worrying about a nicer place for you to work.

Julie Gautreau Chatham

Enough with the tax hikes

Editor: Does our municipal council have any conception of fiscal restraint? Why is there no effort to reduce cost and expenditures instead of foisting tax increases on homeowners?

I received in the mail the latest municipal

tax increase which advances tax freedom day from June 21 to June 23 next year. As a senior homeowner in Chatham trying to get by on CPP, this is a bitter pill to swallow. Is there no end to tax

increases? I guess the increase doesn’t affect the councillors with their $36K side-hustle, but it makes it very difficult for low-income homeowners.

Bryan Marino Chatham

Would parking be sufficient?

Editor: Re: Housing for Uyen property (“Housing proposed on old Uyen property,” Aug. 15 Chatham Voice). Why is a 160-residential unit project projected to have 210 parking spaces?

This isn’t Toronto where there is round the clock transit. Most households have two vehicles. I

would think 280-300 parking spaces would be more reasonable.

Mariah Thomas Chatham

Farm tax issue returns to council

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The issue of raising Chatham-Kent’s farm tax ratio to 0.25 per cent is again before council.

Following a motion by Wallaceburg Coun. Carmen McGregor at a recent meeting, municipal administration has been tasked with reporting back to council on the issue this fall.

In speaking to the motion, McGregor said she gave the matter a “great deal of thought” and part of what she’s proposing includes designating the additional money raised from farmers to fund rural infrastructure.

Citing the cost of rural assets, McGregor said raising the ratio is “one way to dedicate more money to improving and working with the rural infrastructure needs that take place within Chatham-Kent.”

McGregor’s proposal would also see the return to the 0.25 rate phased in incrementally over the next two years.

At 0.22 per cent, Chatham-Kent’s farm tax ratio is unusual, as 80 per cent of the farmland in the province is taxed at the .25

rate. Changing the ratio is revenue neutral to the municipality and would simply shift some of the overall tax burden to farm properties.

The municipality lowered the rate to 0.22 per cent in 2012 in response to tough economic conditions in agriculture due to low commodity prices.

Since 2021, raising the farm tax ratio has come before council four times without success, the last time in May 2023.

As in the past when the issue came up, deputations were made against it.

In speaking to council, Kent Federation of Agriculture president Brad Snobelen urged council to keep the status quo until Ontario’s Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) undertakes the next assessment cycle. Current tax rates are based on MPAC’s last assessment carried out in 2016.

Snobelen said “nothing has changed” since council last turned down the farm ratio hike in 2023, adding it’s clear that administration doesn’t respect council’s decisions.

“There’s no justification to making any changes at

Potential exposure to infection

Public Health officials say an unlicensed tattoo artist operating in or near Bothwell could have left their customers at risk of contracting a bloodborne infection.’

The concern is for people who have received a tattoo in the past six months from the artist. If you think you may have been exposed, you are asked to contact CK Public Health at 519-355-

this time,” Snobelen said. However, Chatham Coun. Brock McGregor, who has chaired C-K’s budget committee for the better part of the past decade, said the farm tax ratio should be reviewed annually, and waiting for

MPAC could take a while. “We’ve been waiting for the MPAC numbers for a very long time and I don’t share any optimism that that wait is going to be short,” McGregor told council.

North Kent Coun. Rhon-

da Jubenville said that after speaking with constituents she couldn’t support raising the ratio, as commodity prices have again taken a downturn.

1071 ext 2902. as soon as possible, as testing and/ or treatment may be recommended. Individuals can also contact their primary health care provider. Tattoo recipients could be at risk of infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, officials said.

When considering a tattoo service, residents are encouraged to confirm that the business is inspected by the local public health authority.

South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci said he believed the report will spark further engagement with the rural community, noting council “can always say no.”

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The farm tax ratio report from administration is to be circulated to the KFA and the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario.

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Book your preseason ice

Fall is on the way and pre-season bookings are available for ice time at three of Chatham-Kent’s arenas.

Blenheim Memorial Arena, Chatham’s Thames Campus Arena and Dresden’s Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre are open for business, with the municipality’s remaining seven arenas set to open their doors for the 2024-2025 regular season by the third week of September.

According to Ian Clark, manager of parks, recreation and cemeteries for C-K, pre-season is an important time for minor associations and

junior clubs, busy with selection camps and other preparations for the upcoming season.

“Opening the arenas for those groups also creates an opportunity for residents looking to book ice for recreational purposes,” Clark said in a media release.

Three municipally led programs are currently available to the public at the Thames Campus Arena, including adult and membership skating; Tiny Tot skating; and Stick & Puck Skills.

Programming schedules, rates, and ice booking information can be found at chatham-kent.ca/arenas or by calling 311.

The full schedule of public programming, including public skates, will commence Oct. 1.

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C-K home sales tick upwards

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It appears that homes sales in Chatham-Kent are rebounding.

According to data released by the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR) for July 2024, 131 homes were sold last month, up 29.7 per cent from July 2023.

CKAR president Carrie Patrick attributes the increase to the “slow and steady recovery from peak interest rates,” with sales in July adding to the “momentum” that’s been building since the start of the year.

“Market conditions have been gradually improving, although overall inventories remain elevated due to the ongoing strength in new listings,” Patrick said in a media release.

“The recent pickup in demand

has begun to ease supply off its peak and we’re hoping to see things continue moving in this direction as more interest rate cuts are anticipated throughout the remainder of the year.”

However, the numbers are below sales averages over the past decade. Home sales last month were four per cent below the five-year average and 2.8 per cent lower than the 10year average.

So far, in the first seven months of the year, 752 units changed hands amounting to a minor 2.3 per cent increase over 2023.

The average price of homes sold in July 2024 was $452,560, a moderate gain over the same month in July 2023. Overall, for 2024, the average price is $428,493, edging up slightly over the first seven month last year.

The dollar value of all home sales in July 2024 was $59.3

million, an advance of 40.8 per cent from July 2023. New listings are up by 14.3 from the

previous July, with a total of 272 residential listings hitting the market last month. Contributed graphic

The sale of residential properties inctreased last month compared to July of last year, leaving local realtors hopeful the housing market is warming up again after another cut to interest rates.

Bridge repairs come at extra $500,000 price

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative

pamwrightlji@gmail.com

After years of being closed, Wallaceburg’s walking bridge is back, but the fix came with significant cost.

According to an engineering report, rehabilitation of the L.O. Stonehouse Walking Bridge exceeded the estimate by $500,000.

When questioned at council recently about the

bill, Chatham-Kent’s head of infrastructure and engineering, said costs were incurred towards the end of the project when stopping would have added to the expense.

Edward Soldo told council various deficiencies uncovered beneath the coating were “quite substantial.

“This is a very old bridge and what we found was greater than our contingency,” Soldo said, noting such expenditures nor-

mally come before council for approval.

Soldo explained staff did the best they could in an “abnormal situation.”

At the meeting, council agreed to amend the original contract for the bridge work to include an extra $480,250 on top of the original $2.3-million contract awarded in 2023, as well as an amendment of $101,700 to be added for consulting fees. The additional fees were to be covered by a transfer of

$524,000 from C-K lifecycle bridge reserve funds. The steel truss L.O. Stonehouse Memorial

Walk Bridge was closed for safety reasons in 2021. Originally constructed over the Sydenham River in 1910, the bridge was rehabilitated and converted to a pedestrian crossing in 1983.

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Wallaceburg residents pour across the L.O. Stonehouse Walking Bridge during WAMBO weekend. The bridge finally reopened after years of being closed due to structural concerns.

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT

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

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 25, 2024, at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, located at 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible beginning at 3:15 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, located at 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8.

Tune into our Municipal Facebook page or the Chatham-Kent YouTube channel for a virtual event where the tenders will be opened live beginning as soon as possible at 3:15pm.

Description of Land(s)

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

1. ROLL #3650-010-001-70300 - LTS 32 & 33, PL 617; ROMNEY. Being 1270 Bluff Line, Romney. P.I.N. 00847-0112 (LT) According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $22,500. and ROLL #3650-010-001-70400 - LTS 32 & 33, PL 617; ROMNEY. Being 1276 Bluff Line, Romney. P.I.N. 00847-0112 (LT) According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $22,500. Planning Services has reviewed the properties and advised that due to erosion hazard, no development is permitted on these parcels and no parking of recreational vehicles is permitted.

2. ROLL #3650-020-001-13000 - LT 56, PL 570; S/T 118588 WHEATLEY. Being 45 Hillcrest Dr., Wheatley. P.I.N. 00841-0151 (LT) According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $185,000.00.

3. ROLL #3650-190-001-21300 - PT LT 7, PLAN 462 & PT LT 7A, PLAN 464 AS IN 492230 S/T EASEMENT AS IN 380752 OVER PT. 13, 24R2939 IN FAVOUR OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT; CHATHAM-KENT ‘DESCRIPTION AMENDED 2001/10/31 BY JANE SEIFRIED TO ADD S/T 380752’. Being 943 Mariner’s Rd., Erieau. P.I.N. 00938-0895 (LT)

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $328,000.00.

REDEEMED

4. ROLL # 3650-260-005-05005 - PT LT 57 CON NORTH TALBOT ROAD ORFORD; PT RDAL BTN LT 56 AND LT 57 CON NORTH TALBOT ROAD ORFORD CLOSED BY OR17454, PT 1, 24R6551, T/W 596616; CHATHAM KENT. Being 15473 Talbot Trail., Muirkirk. P.I.N. 00671-0044 (LT)

$14,627.78

$18,136.83

$33,109.25

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $175,000.00. $18,123.55

5. ROLL # 3650-320-002-01477 - PT LT 12 CON 9 ZONE AS IN ZO5575B, S OF OAK ST; CHATHAM-KENT. Being Oak St., Bothwell.P.I.N. 00643-0097 (LT)

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $36,000.00.

6. Roll # 3650-442-004-05300 – LT 55 PL 119; CHATHAM-KENT.

Being 35 Hiram St., Wallaceburg. P.I.N. 00576-0041 (LT)

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $13,900.00.

7. Roll # 3650-443-003-17910 - PRIVATE LANE PLAN 367 ADJACENT TO LOTS 9, 10, 11, 12 WALLACEBURG; MUNICIPALITY CHATHAM-KENT.

Being Duke St., Wallaceburg.P.I.N. 00566-0181 (LT)

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $400.00.

8. Roll # 3650-480-002-17300 - PT LT 5 PL 428 AS IN 661564; CHATHAM-KENT.

Being 24224 Winterline Rd., Pain Court P.I.N. 00784-0137 (LT)

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $45,000.00.

$8,287.06

$37,604.96

$5,732.42

$9,999.99

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

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

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated property taxes and any taxes that may be applicable such as the land transfer tax. The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Purchasers must retain a lawyer to complete the purchase of any property for which their tender is accepted.

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

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

Title

Amy McLellan, Manager Revenue or Matthew Torrance, Deputy Treasurer

Address of Municipality or Board

315 King Street West, P O Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8

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

Name of Municipality or Board

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

www.chatham-kent.ca

Local winner pockets $100K

The summer 50/50 draw for the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation’s (CKHAF) Igniting Healthcare effort found a local winner.

Frank Ward of Chatham won the foundation’s guaranteed $100,000 jackpot. Ward and his family were out of town at the time of the draw and learned remotely he had won.

“We were on our annual trip to St. Jacobs, so my son took the call from the foundation asking me to call them back,” Ward said in a media release.

Meet the Merchants

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

It’s party time this weekend in downtown Chatham.

The Historic Downtown Chatham BIA (HDC BIA)is running Meet Your Merchants on King Street West between Fourth and Fifth streets.

The event, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 24, will see that portion of King Street closed down to host the event.

The BIA’s Kaitlin Goulet said more than 30 vendors are taking part. There will be live music from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A face painter will be on hand for the kids. There will be corn hole games and other activities as well.

Family Service Kent will also have space to discuss what services it offers to the community.

Goulet said Meet the Merchants evolved out of conversations with downtown businesses.

“We were talking about how to get more people downtown,” she said. “Every other community is doing markets either monthly or weekly.”

The HDC BIA started with a sidewalk sale in July, but Goulet said participation was low.

“This time, we have more people interested in doing it,” she said. “I listened to the businesses’ direction as much as possible.”

The stretch between Fourth and Fifth streets is where the highest concentration of interested businesses lie, Goulet said, but any BIA member can take part.

She added this will not be a oneand-done event.

“We’re hoping to make it a monthly thing,” she said.

“Then we got an email saying that the winner was Frank W., and my son checked the ticket and saw that we had the winning number, and I still can’t believe it. I’ve never won anything in my life before, so I’m still a little bit shaken up.”

means the world to him and his family.

Ward, who retired from a career as an IT technician two years ago, said the money will provide some security and peace of mind that

“This money sets me and my family up for the future,” he said. “We’re going to invest this, and then we know that no matter what happens, we’ll be covered. It’s going to make a huge difference.”

Our Neighbourhood Group would like to recognize these outstanding businesses for making the summer a memorable one by helping local kids attend summer camp.

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Chatham’s Frank Ward is all smiles after winning the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation’s Igniting Healthcare summer 50/50 draw.

Fall seed libraries return Sept. 3

Chatham Voice Green thumbs are encouraged to stop by branches of the Chatham-Kent Public Library in September to scoop

seeds.’ The library is once again running Grows Seed Library: Fall Native Plants to Ontario and Canada. Beginning Sept. 3, all branches will have a small variety of native plant seeds available for check out.

This seed library contains native plant seeds for many popular local plants including Black-

Eyed Susan, Butterfly Weed, Swamp and Common Milkweed, Purple Coneflower, and New England Asters, to name a few.

The seed library pro-

vides free seeds for residents to borrow so they can grow healthy gardens, have access to affordable flowers to create beautiful spaces in their own backyards and

brary card, and you can check out five packages of seeds.

Indwell sells school to C-K

By Pam Wright

Local Journalism Initiative

pamwrightlji@gmail.com

After a prolonged discussion that saw most of Chatham-Kent council weigh in, council voted to purchase the former St. Agnes Catholic school for just over $1 million.

The 10-7 approval followed both vehement protest and enthusiastic support – despite the fact the price is around $400,000 more than a Christian charity paid for it in 2021.

Indwell Community Homes bought the Chatham property from the St. Clair Catholic District School Board for $635,000 with the aim of creating a supportive housing complex. C-K council got on board, committing $9.7 million towards the buy, however, an application for a $15.6-million Rapid Hous-

ing Initiative federal grant was turned down, ending the bid.

The school has been vacant since that time.

Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy kicked off the protest, pointing out the municipality shouldn’t be in the business of buying property.

He also questioned the fact that the property is intended for affordable or supportive housing, noting he didn’t think current infrastructure could support a large build and an affordable housing build doesn’t fit with the neighbourhood.

“I feel like I’m getting sort of railroaded on this,” Bondy said. “Clearly, we’re buying this for affordable housing.”

In response to Bondy, director of municipal housing development Ray Harper, said the purchase is intended for affordable housing but future decisions

still need to be determined by council.

“This report is just for the acquisition of land for future opportunities,” Harper said. “We’re buying the asset to provide options to address our housing needs.”

CAO Michael Duben echoed Harper, pointing out the future land use for the Croyden Street property rests with council.

“The decision down the road will be up to council, to decide whether you want to use it for affordable housing or supportive housing” Duben said, adding the site “ticks off a lot of boxes” as it is already serviced and supports council’s objective to address Chatham-Kent’s affordable housing crisis.

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YOUTH BOWLING CANADA

Saturday, August 24, 2024 • 9:00am - 1:00pm Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Smurfs - 3 & 4 yrs old Born in 2020 & 2021 Saturdays: 9:00am

Supervisor: Aaliyah Alexander

PeeWees not 8yrs at Dec.31/24 Saturdays: 9:00am

Supervisor: Dan Devolder

Bantams not 11 yrs at Dec. 31/24 Friday Nights: 6:15pm

Supervisor: Garry Pask Saturdays: 11:00am

Supervisor: Bill Mifflin

Supervisor: John Montgomery

Sunday Nights: 6:15pm

Supervisor: Harold Moninger Seniors not 20yrs at Dec.31/24 Sunday Nights: 6:15pm

Supervisor: Dave Hansen

Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice

The former St. Agnes School has changed hands again. Indwell, who initially purchased the site in 2021, flipped it to the municipality for about $400,000 more than the charity paid for it.

Community Events

Thursday, August 22, 2024:

• 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 11:00am-1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, August 23, 2024:

• 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 11:00am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are Perogies with Smoked Sausages or Fish & Chips, $13.00. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. On the Patio, you will be entertained by Dean Roberts from 7:00pm to 10:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Enjoy a friendly game of Pepper, 1pm. St. Clair Estates, 15 Dunkirk Chatham. $3.00 per person. Everyone Welcome.

• The final summer ghost walk will leave from the parking lot of the Chatham Cultural Centre on William St in Chatham at 7 pm, 7:30pm and 8pm if demand warrants. This area is one of the most haunted in Chatham with a stunning number of stories concentrated in a relatively small area. Hear tales of a skirmish during the War of 1812, jangling keys and footsteps, a suicide or was it murder, and two people’s unearthly experiences during renovation work told in their own voices. Tickets: $15 for Adults and $10 for Children(12 and under) at www.Eventbrite.com plus modest Eventbrite fees. Don’t miss out on your last chance to chill out with us.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. is a honey garlic chicken breast dinner with potatoes, vegetables, salad and a bun. Dine ins $13 and pickup $14. All meals are served at 6pm. Please call daily at 519-352-8291 to reserve or order. Everyone welcome

Saturday, August 24, 2024:

• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

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

• Wallaceburg Museum presents a bus trip to St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market, Outlet Mall, Market Road Antiques and downtown. Bus leaves Dresden 7:10am and Wallaceburg 7:30am. Home 8:00pm. $55/person. Space is limited. Call 519-627-8962 or email businessadmin@wallaceburgmuseum.ca.

Sunday, August 25, 2024:

• Euchre Tournament at the Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham, registration 12:30pm, games start 1:00pm. Lunch is available. Everyone welcome, bring a friend!

• Classic Country Jamboree from 1:30-5:30 at the Merlin Legion. BBQ sparerib dinner to follow. Singing & dancing to the music of The Marquis! Join us for a great afternoon. Call Lori at 519 476 5870 to book your spot!!

• Dirt Country comes to the Two Creeks stage at 6pm. This Chatham-Kent band’s country music roots run deep. They have been featured on festival stages and elsewhere since 2015. They will make you dance. Food and drink from the Scouts. No admission, but we do pass the hat. 1km north of Wheatley. twocreeks.ca

Monday, August 26, 2024:

• Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong at the library from 3:00pm-4:45pm in the Chatham Branch Meeting Room. Take this opportunity to play Mahjong with family and friends while enjoying our air conditioning! Come learn the basics of Chinese Mahjong or join a group that already is well versed in the game. All playing levels welcome. Join us for some tiled fun!

• Enjoy a friendly game of Euchre, 1pm. St. Clair Estates, 15 Dunkirk Chatham. $3.00 per person. Everyone Welcome

Tuesday, August 27, 2024:

• 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 11:00am-1:30pm. Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024:

• Chatham Concert Band concerts every Wednesday from 7pm-8:30pm in Tecumseh Park. More info is available on our Facebook page or website.

• 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 11:00am-1:30pm. Our daily special is Meat loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, August 29, 2024:

Friday, August 30, 2024:

• 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 11:00am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are Liver & Onions or Fish & Chips, $13.00. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Everyone is welcome.

• Enjoy a friendly game of Pepper, 1pm. St. Clair Estates, 15 Dunkirk Chatham. $3.00 per person. Everyone Welcome.

The CIBC Run for the Cure is back in Chatham-Kent on October 6, and we’re looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event. Event day volunteers help with a variety of tasks such as set up, registration, route marshal, green team, and much more. We also welcome youth and small group volunteers! Visit www.volunteercancer.ca to view the available roles in the Chatham-Kent CIBC Run for the Cure and to register as a volunteer.

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

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

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

Fun Stuff

Two-toed sloth

Cooking ingredient

Iranian city

Accuses

Corrie

Delivered a speech

Collection of sacred books

Theatrical 9. Very fast airplane

CLUES ACROSS

1. Mongolian city __

Bator

5. Coconut palms

10. Rounded knob

14. Japanese city

15. Type of sandwiches

16. A type of shape

17. Son of Shem

18. French modernist painter

19. Grandmother

20. Mammary gland of female cattle

22. Hill or rocky peak

23. Secret political clique

24. Songs to one’s beloved

27. “Boardwalk Empire” actress Gretchen

30. Father

31. Chinese philosophical principle

32. Restrict the number or amount of

35. Combined into a single entity

37. Brother or sister

38. Evil spirit

39. Materials in the earth’s crust

40. Partner to cheese

41. Of the sun

42. Baseball great Ty

43. After B

44. Place to relax on the beach

45. Folk singer DiFranco

46. Partly digested food

47. Small dog breed

48. Japanese honorific

49. Salts

52. Beard moss genus

55. Mountain pass

56. Type of sword

60. Albanian language

61. Metric weight unit

63. Italian Seaport

64. Longtime late night host

65. Extremely angry

66. Wading bird

67. Days in mid-month

68. Omitted from printed matter

69. Upper body part

Arm bones 11. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea

12. __ fide: legit 13. Gemstone 21. Counsels

23. Corporate bigwig

25. Cool!

26. Touch lightly

27. Small Milky Way constellation

28. Satirical website

29. Border lines

32. Soft drinks

33. Capital of Guam

34. Six-membered ring (chemistry)

36. Bar bill

37. Car mechanics group

38. Notable Bill Murray character

40. Health care for the aged

41. Gurus

43. A passage with access only at one end

44. Reduce

46. Spy organization

47. The upper surface of the mouth

49. Plants of the lily family

50. Type of reef

51. Oral polio vaccine developer

52. Mottled citrus fruit

53. Lose

54. Former Brazilian NBAer

57. Baseball great Ruth

58. __ Clapton, musician

59. Chance

61. Spanish soldier

62. CNN’s founder

CLUES DOWN

Charity turns $400K profit in the process

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“I want to be clear,” he added. “Administration isn’t pushing this particular site. We’re in favour of purchasing the property because of how difficult it has been to purchase property and this is piece of property that is already properly zoned.”

Several councillors expressed dismay about the increase in the price.

Chatham Coun. Amy Finn said the school sale has been a “hot topic,” noting she found spending the extra $400,000 over the original price “hard to swallow.”

North Kent Coun. Jamie McGrail chimed in, saying that while she wishes Indwell well, she’s not in favour.

After hearing a handful of deputations and intense grilling of administration by council, elected officials opted for the buy. Ultimately, council decided it’s better to have control of the use of the property, rather than leave it in the hands of a private developer if it went on the open market.

Some misinformation about the purchase was cleared up during the meeting. Council heard from chief financial officer Gord Quinton that the municipality didn’t give Indwell the $9.7 million it had earmarked for the project, with the money going back into C-K’s coffers.

“We believe this is an investment and we can get a return on that investment,” Quinton said.

It was pointed out repeatedly by staff that if any upper tier government funding does become available for affordable housing, the property is “shovel ready.”

The difference between supportive housing and affordable housing was also explained. Jodi Guilmette, C-K’s general manager of health and human services, stated affordable housing is housing that costs 80 per cent of market rate or less, with supportive housing offering on-site services to those who need help with dayto-day life.

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from staff, two separate evaluations of the property were undertaken earlier this year, one coming at the $1-million mark, another at $1,025,000.

When questioned by North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville as to why the municipality is enter-

ing into a “memorandum of understanding” with Indwell, Duben said some of the money Indwell had used for the initial purchase came from donations and these funds need to be properly designated for housing. It also continues a collaborative

“good faith” partnership between the municipality and Indwell for potential future projects. Several councillors also pointed out the buy helps pave the way for affordable housing – something that’s top of mind for council and a goal of the

municipality’s strategic plan.

Chatham Coun. Brock McGregor stated that purchasing the property allows C-K to control its future use.

“I think that this makes sense to go forward with,” McGregor said.

David Martin

52, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Life Transitions

Sylvia Summerfield

Sunday, August 11, 2024 Life Transitions

Burton “Dean” Ewing

78, Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Nicholls Funeral Home

Arthur David Breward

94, Thursday, August 8, 2024

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Giselda Bocchino

93, Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Blanche Hembree

89, Monday, August 12, 2024

Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Beverly Kenneth Lane

91, Friday, August 9, 2024

Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Robert Hawgood

52, Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Franz Wiebe

90, Thursday, August 8, 2024

Kendrick Funeral Home

Susana Friesen

77, Friday, August 9, 2024

Kendrick Funeral Home

OBITUARIES News

Anna Guenther

84, Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Kendrick Funeral Home

Audrey Clark

90, Monday, August 12, 2024

Kendrick Funeral Home

Jerome Joseph Ide

93, Saturday, August 10, 2024

Badder Funeral Homes Ltd.

Diana Vink

64, Wednesday, August 7, 2024

McKinlay Funeral Home

Helen Janosek

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

McKinlay Funeral Home

Heather Shaw

54, Wednesday, August 7, 2024

McKinlay Funeral Home

Barry Wanye Brown

69, Thursday, August 8, 2024

McKinlay Funeral Home

Brenda Alexander

67, Wednesday, August 14, 2024

McKinlay Funeral Home

Alan Fraser Row

76, Friday, August 16, 2024

McKinlay Funeral Home

See full obituaries at chathamvoice.com/obiutaries

$1.5M surplus diverted to housing

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A portion of Chatham-Kent’s 2023 budget surplus is being funneled towards local affordable housing initiatives.

Following a motion by South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci at a recent meeting, council agreed to designate $1.5 million to help address C-K’s affordable housing crisis.

The one-time funding to put money into the afford-

able-housing reserve will help reduce the burden on the taxpayer, Ceccacci said.

“There’s going to be a lot of upcoming challenges when it comes to affordable housing,” the councillor said, noting Chatham-Kent has a number of “irons in the fire” regarding municipally led housing projects.

Ceccacci said he brought the motion forward so that surplus will be utilized for projects under the current term of council.

“We know that significant funds are going to be re-

quested,” he told council. Ceccacci’s motion modified a recommendation from administration, diverting $500,000 each from the tax rate strategic reserve and the strategic development reserve, towards housing

The $2.11-million reserve will see $94,610 put into a police services reserve; $500,000 into the Bloomfield Business Park unfunded capital project and $1,516,579 for housing initiatives. As summer draws to a close, the municipal budget process looms.

Classifieds

Yard Sale Obituaries

Frank Van Oirschot

Obituaries

Peacefully surrounded by family at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Saturday August 3rd, 2024, Frank Van Oirschot of Chatham passed away in his 84th year. Cherished son of the late Frank and Geraldine Van Oirschot. Beloved husband and best friend of Bessie (Vsetula) for 61 years. Loving father of Alan and his wife Margie of Chatham, and Pam Lacek (Van Oirschot)(Benn) of Chatham. Proud Grand father of Sarah (Dan), Jim (Hillary), Jane (Matt), Dan (Kate), and Samantha (Tristan), Great Grandfather of Charlie, Flora, Wally, Pearl, and Claire. He was always there to support and enjoy his time with them. Dear brother of John VanOirschot, Helma Noland and Bill Van Oirschot. Predeceased by his siblings Neil, Anthony, Andy, and Mary Ann. He is survived by his sistersin-law Mary, Denise and Natalie. Dear brother-in-law of Charlie (Joan) and predeceased by John (Helen) Frank will also be missed by his pal Rusty the cat! Frank emigrated to Canada with his family at the age of 10 and still recalled his adventure across the Atlantic, arriving to see the Statue of Liberty in NYC and eventually making their way to Canada. He was a plumber, sheet metal journeyman and proud owner of Industrial Metal Fabricators where he worked with his son Alan and a wonderful group of people. He started his career in Leamington in the HVAC industry and moved to Chatham in 1967 where he primarily worked in the industrial sector. Past member of Sheet Metal workers Local 235 and Past President of Windsor/ Chatham Sheet Metal Contractors Association. Frank loved inventing new things and taking care of customers while juggling family life. He had the opportunity to visit his homeland of the Netherlands along with many other European countries during his travelling life. Frank’s early escape from work included pulling his travel trailer to numerous campgrounds throughout Canada and the USA. He was a constant in providing company and care for Pam whom resides at Riverview Gardens. He enjoyed volunteering and donating to several local charities. Frank also had a collection of jokes to share with any one who would listen. Special thanks to many doctors and nurses at Chatham ER, Sydenham District Hospital and Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto as well as Neighbourly Care while at home. Also, all the staff and volunteers at our wonderful compassionate Chatham-Kent Hospice facility. Special mention to Willie. A private family service was held at the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington St. West, Chatham, 519352-2710. Interment Arnold Cemetery. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. On-line condolences may be shared at www.alexanderandhoulefuneralhome.ca

In Memoriam

McCormick

In loving memory of my dear husband, Gary, who died 14 years ago, August 28, 2010. and our special son, Jeff-Lance who passed away 11 years ago, July 31, 2013. Love you always, Linda McCormick - wife and mom

Robert Hawgood

Feel no guilt in laughter, he knows how much you care. Feel no sorrow in a smile, that he’s not here to share. You cannot grieve forever, he would not want you to. He’d hope that you would carry on the way you always do. So talk about the good times, and the ways you showed you cared. The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared. Let the memories surround you, a word someone may say will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day, that brings him back so clearly, as though he were still here, and fills you with the feelings that he is always near, for if you keep those memories you will never be apart and he will live forever locked safe within your heart.

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YARD SALE

Peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Tuesday August 13, 2024, Robert William Hawgood, age 52. Born in Chatham on November 7, 1971, son of Judy (Knight) Hawgood and the late Robert Hawgood. Loving father of Bobbi-Jo Moor, Billy Moor, Merrick Phillips, Joey Hawgood, Josh Deline, Devin Hawgood, Reanne Phillips, Melissa Debates and Cassie Cole. Dear brother of Alice (Brian) List, Viola Hawgood, Billy Hawgood, Crystal Hawgood and Rose Hoekstra and his step sisters Cheryl Henry and Darlene Smith. He will be sadly missed by many grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his niece Destiny Hawgood-Hutchings (2024). As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Donations to ROCK Missions would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120).

In Memoriam

Patrick Joseph McGivern 1942 - 2023

Saturday, August 24th16 Highland Dr., 9am, Adult cot bed w/mattress, lots of stuff for everyone - make an offer!!!!

GARAGE SALE Saturday, August 24th9277 Fairview Line, Chatham8am-12pm, Household items, variety of tools and many other items!

LARGE AUCTION SALE

St. Simon & St. Jude Parish Hall

267 Meunier St., Belle River September 2nd Labour Day Monday Preview: 8:00am, Auction Starts: 9:00am

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part. God has you in his arms, I’ll always have you in my heart.

Your loving wife, Leona & family.

Notice to the executor /trustree of the estate of Jason Todd Church. I have a court ordered claim against the estate. Please contact 416-5571550.

Wanted

Wanted to Buy: Antiques, costume jewellery, gold, silver, coins, military, furniture, tools. We Buy All - Paid Cash. 519-7278894.

Wanted to rent or buy 1 or 4 acres of land in Chatham-Kent area. No buildings or utilities needed. Rural area preferred. 519-3525414 or 226-6275414.

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