The Chatham Voice, March 30, 2023

Arts group wants Kiwanis, CCC guarantee

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A local arts advocacy group wants a written guarantee from municipal officials that the Chatham Cultural Centre and Kiwanis Theatre won’t be affected by plans to create a municipal hub at the current site of the Downtown Chatham Centre.

Dan White, chair of the 12-member CK Arts & Culture Network, said his group still hasn’t received a written response

to a letter sent to council and administration in July 2022, and a meeting with the company exploring the Imagine CK plan earlier this month didn’t offer any reassurance.

White said that while they’ve heard the CCC and Kiwanis Theatre won’t be affected by the municipal hub idea - that will potentially house the Chatham-Kent Public Library, the Chatham-Kent Museum and the Thames Art Gallery - the committee would like to see a guarantee in writing.

As an active supporter of Theatre Kent, White said

the loss of the 60-year-old theatre as a performance space would severely impact the theatre community.

“If you lost the Kiwanis, there’s no other space for live theatre in Chatham-Kent,” White said. “While there are other small venues, they are not appropriate and Theatre Kent would likely be struggling in places like church halls.

Last year’s letter stressed the importance of maintaining the CCC as a municipally-owned cultural hub, not to be sold to private owner.

“Our primary concern is the potential of the loss of Kiwanis Theatre if the CK Museum and Thames Art Gallery are moved as proposed,” the letter states. “The theatre should not only be maintained but enhanced to further community connection and engagement in the arts. We do not support the relocation of CK Museum and TAG. If indeed they are moved, we advise their former spaces be utilized as a space for the arts.” White also noted that a long-planned renovation to the theatre to down-

size the tight 700 seat space to a more comfortable 400 theatre has also gone undone, despite the fact a surcharge has been added to each ticket sale to fund the project. While acknowledging the cultural value of the 1,200-seat Capitol Theatre, White said the venue is too large and expensive for smaller community-based performances, adding the same thing applies to the 4,000seat arena that’s being floated for the downtown as part of Imagine CK. On March 2, the CKACN was invited to a meeting with officials from Nustadia Recreation, a Hamilton company contracted to explore the Imagine CK plan. However, White

said he wasn’t reassured the concerns would be addressed as the company specializes in stadium-type builds and “aren’t familiar with the arts and culture community.”

James Snyder, past chair of the CKACN and a former long-time municipal employee, said the community “needs to raise their voices” to make sure council and administration are aware of the issues. Sending letters and comments to local officials is encouraged, he said. Information to that end can be accessed on the CKACN Facebook page. Continued on page 5

Biz summit aims high

The Chatham Voice Chatham-Kent’s business community is soaring to new heights next month.

That’s when the first-ever Chatham-Kent Business Summit is set to take place.

Held at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham April 20-21, the event is geared towards those who are starting, running or scaling a business in the municipality.

Hosted by Chatham-Kent Economic Development Services, the summit is designed to put everything under one roof that a person or organization might want or need to grow or start a new business. “The summit is an event where entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone interested in doing business in

Chatham-Kent can network and forge new partnerships,” said Doug Robbins, small business officer for economic development and event co-organizer.

“Chatham-Kent is growing and there’s a resurgence in small business here,” he said at last week’s media kick-off event. “Small businesses are the cornerstone of the economy. Their growth is what’s fuelling the economy.

“This is an opportunity to magnify the business opportunities that are possible here.”

Motivational speakers are also on the summit agenda.

CFL Hall of Famer Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons will take the stage on day one, with Paralympic Gold Medalist

Danielle Campo McLeod bringing her inspirational

message on day two.

Mayor Darrin Canniff said the summit will focus on Chatham-Kent’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit.

“If you’re looking to start or grow a business in Chatham-Kent, this is an event you don’t want to miss,” Canniff said.

The summit being put on in partnership with Entegrus, with sponsorship from local business including Teksavvy, Exordia Creative, Sons of Kent, Waste Connections of Canada and the Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre.

Vendors, such as businesses that provide a service that are interested in setting up booth are asked to register at www.eventbrite.ca

CKHA job fair huge success

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s first career fair in three years has drawn the highest number of job seekers ever.

According to Lori Marshall, CKHA president and chief executive officer, a total of 191 people turned up at the Bradley Centre March 21 to find out what jobs are available.

They also had the opportunity to speak to representatives from each of hospital’s departments and staff members. On-the-spot job interviews were available

and future interviews were booked as well.

“It was a great success,” Marshall said of the event. “We’re very pleased with the number of people who came out. It felt busier than ones we’ve held in the past. We hope to make it an annual event.”

On ice since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the event returned as a way to recruit staff in the highly competitive world of health care.

“Our greatest need is in nursing, laboratory services and diagnostic imaging,” Marshall explained, adding the hospital’s overall vacancy is 12.5 per cent vacancy

across the board ranging from clinical positions to housekeeping.

“It’s very competitive,” Marshall acknowledged. “It’s always important to underscore that most people think about clinical jobs but there are many other jobs. We have every kind of position.”

The CKHA is selective about the timing of the career fair syncing it to the schedules of post-secondary institutions.

“We’re very thankful for our relationship with these institutions,” she said. Recruiters also speak to students training in health care.

The CKHA has around 1,400 staff and is one of the largest employers in Chatham-Kent.

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Chatham-Kent Economic Development Services is hosting the first-ever Chatham-Kent Business Summit April 20-21. Municipal staffers, including Doug Robbins, Eric Labadie, Matt Reaume and Anthony Wilson, are busy preparing for the event.

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He said the arts community is well represented by the CKACN, drawing from all areas of the municipality.

“It’s the most diverse, broad based, wellversed committee, I’ve ever sat on,” Snyder said, noting the committee’s main concern with the current consultants is they “seem to have no background in culture.

“It’s a weak spot for them,” Snyder said.

“The CCC and theatre is a cultural hub. That seems to be getting

lost in translation.”

According to White the theatre issue pertains to all of Chatham-Kent, not just Chatham proper, as members of Theatre Kent and the arts network itself hail from all corners of the municipality.

In an interview March 22, Mayor Darrin Canniff categorically denied that the CCC or the Kiwanis Theatre would be lost.

“As we proceed on, the Kiwanis Theatre stays the Kiwanis Theatre,” Canniff stressed. “I want to be emphatic about

that. It’s an amazing asset for the arts and culture community. I want to see it thrive. “That’s the final word. Period.”

Preliminary plans for the $125-million Imagine CK project calls for the municipality to relocate civic operations to redesigned digs at the privately-owned DCC. The CKPL and CK Museum and TAG would also locate there, along with the construction of a large arena. The plan also includes the sale of the Chatham Civic Centre.

Covid, cold flu clinic closing April 1

As of April 1, the Chatham-Kent COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinic (formally the Chatham-Kent COVID-19 Assessment Centre) will close its doors. The decision comes following a significant drop in the number of individuals accessing the clinic as

COVID-19 numbers continue to trend down.

“The Chatham-Kent COVID, Cold and Flu care clinic, also known as the Assessment Centre during early waves of the pandemic, has been a crucial tool for our community in the combat against COVID-19,” said Lori Marshall, president and CEO

of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, in a media release.

Since its inception, the C-K clinic provided more than 115,000 PCR tests, enhanced physician access to hundreds of residents of Chatham-Kent, and issued dozens of prescriptions for patients eligible for anti-viral treatment for COVID-19.

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Avian flu raises questions

As Chatham-Kent Council deals with the issue of allowing urban chickens, an outbreak of Avian influenza in the community may throw another wrinkle into the discussion.

Earlier this month the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) declared the area bound by Pinehurst Line, Mull Road, Lake Erie, Dillon Road, and Maynard Line a Primary Control Zone due to potential infection or contamination by the highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Primary control zones exist to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Canada. Birds, their products and by-products, as well as things exposed to birds cannot be moved into, out of, within, or through the primary control zone except by permission through permits.

The discovery in a flock of poultry on a non-commercial property in the Charing Cross area raises the issue of the practicality of imposing such a ban in an urban neighbourhood.

Avian influenza viruses, such as the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus present in Asia, can, on rare occasions, cause

disease in humans. Transmission to humans has occurred when people have had close contact with infected birds or heavily contaminated environments. Will the CFIA be able to monitor situations where several homes in a neighbourhood have flocks of chickens? If not, who has the responsibility and the expertise? Will that be added to the duties of property standards officials? Will public health officials play a role?

C-K Council had turned down the urban backyard chicken issue previously in 2013 and 2020. Currently, the municipality’s responsible animal ownership bylaw permits chickens on premises zoned agricultural but doesn’t allow chickens in residential urban and rural areas.

The municipality is seeking input on its Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent platform through April 11.

This issue needs more than a thumbs-up or down social media verdict. Council requires some definitive answers before it takes one more step into this chicken coop.

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Council paves way for housing projects

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Despite the concerns of neighbours, Chatham-Kent council has paved the way for a trio of new apartment builds in the municipality

At the March 20 planning meeting, approval was granted to a numbered company to construct a two-storey complex on Harvey Street in Chatham. However, going forward final approval hinges on whether

the structure will be connected to the storm water sanitary sewer system.

The application called for a zoning change to medium density residential, to allow for the construction of six one-bedroom units including parking spaces for one vehicle per unit at the back of the property.

The long narrow vacant lot is located between Lacroix and West Streets and is surrounded by a mix of single detached

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homes and existing low-rise apartments.

Two deputations were made on the matter. One neighbour said he is worried the properties will be neglected, similar to what’s occurring at other properties owned by out-oftown landlords. Another resident said he’s concerned the building won’t “fit the neighbourhood” and will potentially block the sunlight from his home.

CK planning manager Anthony Jas told council the proposal will be placed under a holding provision until the builder connects to the storm sewer.

A second numbered company

was given the go-ahead in Wallaceburg after council rezoned a property on Murray Street, south of Reaume Street.

Council opted to change the designation from residential low-density to residential medium density to allow for a sixunit row housing build.

Each two-storey unit will contain an attached garage and additional parking spaces.

An existing structure on the property will be demolished to make way for the new housing.

Council also rezoned property at 50 and 60 King Street East in Chatham, between Adelaide Street and Daniel’s Place to allow for the construction of multi-storey apartment building that will potentially hold up to 20 units. The application was made by N2 Energy Solutions Inc.

According to director of planning services Ryan Jacques, the building includes affordable units within the complex, as

the applicant is applying for grant funding to subsize the build.

Some questions about adequate parking were raised, but Jacques said the parking ratio should be fine, as prospective tenants usually don’t own more than one car with some not having a vehicle at all.

Jacques said the new construction projects are good examples of “infill intensification.

“It is good to increase density in existing settlement areas to increase the tax base,” Jacques said. “The more infill development we have, the less reliance we have on expanding into farmland.”

The meeting also saw change ta zoning designation in Blenheim to green light the construction of a six-unit townhouse by First Family Homes. The new build is to be located in an existing subdivision at the north end of Lanz Blvd.

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Notice of Public Meeting to Consider:

Notice of Public Meeting to Consider:

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Regarding:

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Regarding:

 Housing

 Housing

Zoning By-law Amendments Regarding:

Zoning By-law Amendments Regarding:

 Temporary Extensions to Outdoor Patios

 Temporary Extensions to Outdoor Patios

 Large Scale Greenhouses in Proximity to Urban Areas

 Large Scale Greenhouses in Proximity to Urban Areas

Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will consider amendments to the Chatham-Kent Official Plan and Zoning By-law, under Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.13, concerning the entire Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham -Kent will consider amendments to the Chatham-Kent Official Plan and Zoning By-law, under Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.13, concerning the entire Municipality of Chatham -Kent

And Take Further Notice that the proposed amendments will be considered on the date, and at the time and place shown below:

And Take Further Notice that the proposed amendments will be considered on the date, and at the time and place shown below:

Date: Monday, April 24, 2023

Date: Monday, April 24, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council Chambers

Location: Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council Chambers

Address: 315 King Street West, Chatham ON

Address: 315 King Street West, Chatham ON

Housing

Housing

An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to achieve compliance with Provincial legislation and modify certain regulations to encourage all types of housing is proposed. The amendments would bring Chatham-Kent’s Zoning By-law into conformity with amendments made to the Ontario Planning Act through Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022; fulfil a number of recommendations to facilitate the construction of affordable housing; and, achieve consistency between the Zoning By-law and Chatham -Kent’s Development Standards Manual.

An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to achieve compliance with Provincial legislation and modify certain regulations to encourage all types of housing is proposed. The amendments would bring Chatham -Kent’s Zoning By-law into conformity with amendments made to the Ontario Planning Act through Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022; fulfil a number of recommendations to facilitate the construction of affordable housing; and, achieve consistency between the Zoning By-law and Chatham -Kent’s Development Standards Manual.

It is proposed that the amendment would:

It is proposed that the amendment would:

 Enable the gentle densification of existing neighbourhoods and developments.

 Enable the gentle densification of existing neighbourhoods and developments.

 Reduce barriers for the construction of accessory dwellings commonly referred to as ‘basement suites’ , ‘secondary suites’ or ‘garden suites’

 Reduce barriers for the construction of accessory dwellings commonly referred to as ‘basement suites’ , ‘secondary suites’ or ‘garden suites’

 Streamline the document by simplifying definitions and eliminating redundancies between the Zoning By-law and other regulatory documents (i.e. Ontario Building Code)

 Streamline the document by simplifying definitions and eliminating redundancies between the Zoning By-law and other regulatory documents (i.e. Ontario Building Code)

Temporary Extensions to Outdoor Patios

Temporary Extensions to Outdoor Patios

A Zoning By-law Amendment pertaining to Temporary Outdoor Patio Extensions is proposed to introduce a new regulation under Section 4.32 – Outdoor Patio, to allow the operation of Temporary Outdoor Patios for a maximum of eight months per calendar year.

A Zoning By-law Amendment pertaining to Temporary Outdoor Patio Extensions is proposed to introduce a new regulation under Section 4.32 – Outdoor Patio, to allow the operation of Temporary Outdoor Patios for a maximum of eight months per calendar year

Effective January 1, 2023, the Government of Ontario has amended Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 establishing a new framework for temporary outdoor physical extensions (temporary patios). These changes impact liquor sales license holders and manufacturer by-the-glass endorsement holders.

Effective January 1, 2023, the Government of Ontario has amended Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 establishing a new framework for temporary outdoor physical extensions (temporary patios). These changes impact liquor sales license holders and manufacturer by-the-glass endorsement holders.

As a result of this change Chatham-Kent has new authorities and responsibilities, including:

As a result of this change Chatham-Kent has new authorities and responsibilities, including:

 Chatham-Kent has the authority to approve temporary patios for up to eight months total in a calendar year (does not need to be eight consecutive months) for liquor sales licensees and bythe-glass endorsement holders.

 Chatham-Kent has the authority to approve temporary patios for up to eight months total in a calendar year (does not need to be eight consecutive months) for liquor sales licensees and bythe-glass endorsement holders.

 Chatham-Kent has the option to approve for less than eight months, if it wishes.

 Chatham-Kent has the option to approve for less than eight months, if it wishes.

 Chatham-Kent has the authority to specify conditions on the approval.

 Chatham-Kent has the authority to specify conditions on the approval.

Large Scale Greenhouses in Proximity to Urban Areas

Large Scale Greenhouses in Proximity to Urban Areas

A Zoning By-law Amendment pertaining to the regulation of Large Scale Greenhouses in proximity to Urban Areas is proposed that would introduce a new regulation under Section 4.11 – Greenhouse Farms (Large Scale). The amendment would introduce new land use regulation applicable to greenhouses over 5 acres in area proposed to be located between 300 meters and 1,500 metres from urban residential zones.

A Zoning By-law Amendment pertaining to the regulation of Large Scale Greenhouses in proximity to Urban Areas is proposed that would introduce a new regulation under Section 4.11 – Greenhouse Farms (Large Scale). The amendment would introduce new land use regulation applicable to greenhouses over 5 acres in area proposed to be located between 300 meters and 1,500 metres from urban residential zones.

It is proposed that the regulated area for all large-scale greenhouse farm buildings and structures from Residential Low Density (RL), Residential Medium Density (RM), and Reside ntial High Density (RH) Zones shall be 1,500 m.

The regulated area for all large-scale greenhouse farm buildings and structures from all other Residential and Deferred Development Zones shall continue to be 300 m.

Information and Providing Comment

For more information about these matters, including information about appeal rights, contact Greg Houston, Planner I, Planning Services at 519.360.1998 or ckplanning@chatham-kent.ca. A full copy of the proposed amendments are available at www.chatham-kent.ca Mail should be directed to Municipality of Chatham-Kent Planning Services, 315 King Street West, Box 640, Chatham ON N7M 5K8.

Dated at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent this 29th day of March, 2023.

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Local Shoppers Drug Mart franchisees Krunal Patel, left, and Delynne Marlatt, right, hand over $9,399 from the Love You fundraising effort. Customers donated to the program and local proceeds went to the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre. Karen Hunter, centre, executive director of the centre, was happy to accept the support.

Skilled trades funding

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

The Ford Government is investing heavily in improving skilled trades training in the province, and local officials see it as a wise move.

The Ontario government is investing $224 million to build and upgrade training centres, and also plans to invest $75 million more over the next three years to support the operations and programming at new and existing centres to prepare workers for in-demand careers such as electricians, welders and mechanics.

“As we build Ontario, we’re providing more women and

men with opportunities to begin or advance their careers in the skilled trades,” said Premier Doug Ford in a media release.

Stuart McFadden, director of economic development for the municipality, welcomed the announcement.

“It’s great news. I was just going through our jobs board and the amount of available jobs in the skilled trades is phenomenal throughout Chatham-Kent,” he said. “This is a great initiative and a great investment to help people who are unemployed or underemployed to look at the trades as a career.”

Provincial officials estimate that one in five jobs in the

province will be in the skilled trades by 2025.

“Ontario is facing the largest labour shortage in a generation, which means when you have a career in the skilled trades, you have a career for life,” said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. “We’re supporting employers, unions and other training providers so that they can build and improve the facilities we need to attract and prepare our next generation of skilled trades workers for better jobs and bigger paycheques for themselves and their families.”

Nearly 300,000 jobs are going unfilled across the province,

costing billions in lost productivity, according to provincial officials.

McFadden pointed to the James Burgess Metal Trades Training Centre, which closed nearly a decade ago in Wallaceburg, as how helpful a local skilled trades training facility can be.

“It was a perfect example of how a localized training centre can work. It literally put thousands of people into the tool industry in Wallaceburg,” he said.

No word yet on whether Chatham-Kent would host a skilled training centre, but applications for the new Skills Development Fund (SDF) capital stream are expected to open

in late spring and will provide eligible applicants, including unions, Indigenous centres, businesses and industry associations, with funding to build new training centres or to upgrade or convert their existing facilities into training centres with state-of-the-art design and technology. “Anything we can do to build some capacity in our workforce would be great,” McFadden said. “To do something locally would be just wonderful. This could be win-win for everybody.”

McFadden said McNaughton, who is also the MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, has done an excellent job as minister addressing skilled trades shortages.

Sunrise Rotary helps food bank

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It is said it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a tag team effort to feed those in need.

The Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise recently teamed up with Schinkels’ Gourmet Meats and

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Nature’s Finest Produce to deliver needed food supplies to Outreach for Hunger food bank.

Chatham Sunrise Rotarians helped to deliver more than $18,000 worth of groceries to Chatham Outreach For Hunger.

The Rotarians took on

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the challenge last year, and the 2023 effort more than doubled what was raised in 2022.

With the support of Schinkels’ Gourmet Meats, this year the Rotarians added 2,000 lbs. each of carrots and onions in 2-lb. bags, in addition to a total of 1,560 lbs. of ground beef.

The fresh food helps assure vulnerable C-K residents get nutritious, quality food.

Working with Outreach’s executive director Brenda LeClair, the club has been delivering the meat and vegetables over the past couple of months in staggered deliveries to best meet the community need with the freshest product available.

The mission of Chatham

Outreach for Hunger is to improve the quality of life for all Chatham-Kent

citizens who are dealing with the problem of hunger by providing emer-

gency food as an immediate response to hunger.

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Outreach for Hunger’s Brenda LeClair, left, accepts a donation of fresh produce from the Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise’s Roger McRae, Paul Roy, John Schinkel, Margaret Campbell and Ken Bechard. With the help of Schinkels’ Gourmet Meats and Nature’s Finest Produce, the club has delivered more than $18,000 in food to the food bank this year.

Image courtesy RokShotz/Baz Foye Chatham-Kent Realtor Courtney Wells, lead singer of the Courtney Wells Band, rocks out on stage. Realtors and rock and roll came together for a cause at the River Rock Social House March 22 as the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors held its First Annual Realtors Rock! Charity concert in support of R.O.C.K Missions, raising more than $4,000 in the process.

Lucky Number Seven

Jim Gee of Chatham is seen with Luce Cools picking up his new 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L. As a returning buyer, this is Jim’s 7th lucky vehicle he has purchased from Luce over the years. Safe journeys driving around in your new vehicle this Spring!

www.chathamchrysler.com

Seniors’ centre troubles in Ridgetown

The Ridgetown Adult Activity Centre is in a dire financial crisis less than a year after opening its doors.

Members were informed of the situation during a general meeting on March 8 and a follow-up letter.

The new building on Erie Street South opened for activities last July, and an official open house was held in November. A successful building fund campaign allowed the facility to open with no out-

Animals, particularly household pets, are selfless providers of love and comfort. Those traits are why so many people welcome pets into their lives. Although animals can show their affection in many ways, they are not able to advocate for themselves nor always convey when something is not right, which is why pet owners sometimes have difficulty recognizing when a pet is ill or in pain. They also cannot let the public know when they have been suffering abuse.

They rely on us to watch out for them!

standing debt. However, funding to support the centre’s dayto-day operations has fallen well short of expectations.

“We are now facing a financial challenge that requires us to take drastic action,” Mary Hill, chair of the board of directors, wrote in an email to its members.

The centre generates revenue from various sources, including grants, membership and program fees, fundraising activities and donations.

The board of directors is exploring ways to increase revenue, including establishing a fundraising committee to find additional grant sources and seek donations and financial support from businesses and individuals in the local community.

One immediate change is shifting operations to a volunteer-operated facility as a temporary measure. Members are being asked to step up and volunteer for the many roles needed to conduct the

WHAT IS ANIMAL CRUELTY?

Animal cruelty generally falls into two categories: neglect, or intentional cruelty. Neglect is the failure to provide adequate water, food, shelter, or necessary care. Examples of neglect include: starvation; dehydration; inadequate shelter; parasite infestations; failure to seek veterinary care when an animal is in need of medical attention; allowing a collar to grow into an animal’s skin; confinement without adequate light, ventilation, space or in unsanitary conditions; and failure to trim hoofs or nails resulting in excessive growth.

Equally disturbing as neglect is the brutality of intentional cruelty, involving deliberate physical harm or injury inflicted on an animal. Regretfully, cases of animals being beaten, burned, poisoned or stabbed to death are not uncommon. Perpetrators of animal cruelty often portray themselves as kindly animal lovers, making it difficult for people to believe them capable of abuse. From the “friendly” neighbour who mistreats his pets behind closed doors, to the “respected” community member who operates a puppy mill or substandard zoo

centre’s day-to-day operations and assist in fundraising activities.

The board had to make the difficult decision to place executive director Sharon Alliet, the centre’s only paid employee, on a temporary layoff.

The board of directors has reached out to the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility for guidance.

Any individuals, businesses or service groups interested in donating or volunteering can contact the centre at 519-674-5126.

– there is no one identifying feature that marks a person as capable of committing such unfathomable crimes. Abuse of any animal is upsetting, not only for the pain and suffering inflicted on the animal, but for the fact that animal abuse is often a precursor to human-directed violence and an indicator of family crisis. Untreated, any type of abuse can escalate. Fortunately, if people witness animal cruelty and neglect and report it to organizations with cruelty investigation authority, legal action can be taken. Federal, provincial and municipal laws all cover animal cruelty.

Michael Bennett Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

Hip, hip…delay for columnist

As decent as the hip recovery began, I ran into a bloody hiccup recently. It was my first day of physiotherapy at Peach Physio. My wound was still leaking a little blood, something that was aggravated by my car ride home from the hospital. I knew another car trip would bother the wound on my left hip. The 33 staples were fine, but the wound just had a couple of small points where it continued to seep blood. We changed the dress-

ing, packed in some paper towels to soak up any anticipated leakage, and I went out the door. Armed with my health card and the physiotherapy sheet from my hospital discharge papers, we arrived at Peach. I walked in and

was immediately taken down to a room to fill out paperwork and then see the physiotherapist. Mary filled out the paperwork (legible handwriting versus my chicken scratch) as I sat on the edge of the physio bed, and then we met Yolla.

Not a minute into our conversation, we noticed something. I was leaking. I actually bled onto the bed and onto the floor.

You see, despite the fact

I had a wound with 33 stables holding it closed, there was no pain. In fact, the nerves are still growing back, so there is very little sensation recognition. I had no idea I’d bled like that. Everyone scrambled to clean up and then examine what the heck was happening. Owner Steven came in to assist. He applied a lot of gauze to soak up the blood and advised that we go to the hospital.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE ANIMAL CRUELTY:

• Limping.

• Rabbits with a severe head tilt.

Off we went to the emergency department.

Take a number…

Wait…

After about 25 minutes, we were seen by a great triage nurse, who pulled down my shorts, took a look at the wound, cleaned it up and packed the area with gauze, taped it up nicely and sent me back into the waiting room…to…wait.

We waited…for about three hours. I was seen by an incredible nurse practitioner named

Curtis. He was polite, patient and efficient, cleaning up the wound, checking to make sure it was not infected, and explaining everything he was doing.

Finally, we headed home.

Three days later, I bled again, this time in the bathroom at home. My wife joked she’s a crime scene clean-up technician now after dealing with that mess.

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•Wounds on the body.

• Severely overgrown nails (often curling under) or hooves (often curling upwards).

• Patches of missing hair.

• Extremely thin, starving animals with ribs or backbone protruding.

• Infected eyes that have been left untreated.

• Animals who are repeatedly left alone without food and water. Often chained up in a yard.

• Severe flea or tick infestations left untreated.

• Animals who have been hit by cars and have not received veterinary attention.

• Animals who are kept outside without shelter in extreme weather conditions.

• An owner kicking, hitting or physically abusing an animal.

• Chronic diarrhea or vomiting.

• Reptiles with dull, darkened skin, tremors, gaping mouth and excessive saliva, or experiencing difficulty climbing.

• Animals who cower fearfully or act aggressively when their owners approach.

• Aquatic and amphibious creatures kept in tanks with murky water.

• Illegal trapping of wild animals or animals left for extended periods in traps.

• Excessive scratching of the head area shaking of the head and dirt or discharge in ears indicative of a possible ear infection.

• Animals kept in dirty conditions, being forced to stand in their own urine and excrement.

• Animals left in a car on a hot or cold day.

Help Prevent and Report Animal Abuse

Call this number if an animal is in distress or being neglected. This includes animals that are injured, in pain, sick, suffering, abuse or lack of proper care, water, food or shelter. If you report an animal that is in distress, being abused or neglected: The Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre will file an incident ticket and connect you with the appropriate local contact. Based on the location and nature of the incident, the call centre may flag the ticket for further investigation with the appropriate authorities, such as a provincial inspector or the local police. After the appropriate authority reviews the incident, they may investigate on-site or involve other authorities as needed. Authorities may contact you directly if they need more information.

Bruce Corcoran

Community Events

Thursday, March 30, 2023:

• Do you live with a Chronic Health Condition or are a Caregiver for someone who does? Join us and learn how to take control of your health! All workshop materials are provided free of charge. Master your chronic pain. Thursdays - March 30May 4. 1:30pm-4:00pm. Register at https://myhcp_mar30.eventbrite.ca.

• 60th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Service at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside the bus depot) 12:10pm-12:35pm, followed by a sandwich luncheon. The theme this year is “Peace and Reconciliation.” Speaker is The Rev. Deacon Jamie Baxter, St. James Church Wallaceburg. Free will offering to help Outreach within our community.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am.–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior euchre at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Tap Dancing - did you used to tap dance? Beginner/easy tap dancing at the ALC at 10am. Call Val 519-4012043.

• Artful Workshop & Wine - Misty Mountains Painting. 2:00pm. Enjoy some wine & try your hand at painting. Please RSVP 519-351-7777 ext.526 to reserve a canvas.

• Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. Jam Session, 1-4:30pm. Everyone welcome to attend - bring your instruments, singing voices, dancing shoes or just clap along. Panzerotti Special 4-7pm, deluxe or customize to your liking, $12.61+tax. To order call 519689-4884. Mixed Euchre Night at 7pm. Everyone welcome - light potluck lunch to follow. For information please call Eric @ 519-689-7555

Friday, March 31, 2023:

• Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. 2:00pm-4:00pm. Come and connect with people of all ages and skill levels while colouring away the stress of the day. Come alone or bring a friend. No registration required, come and go as you please.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from

Fun Stuff

4:00–6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun darts at 7:00pm. Everyone Welcome.

• Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. 519689-4884 call in your order. 5pc Perch or combo - 3pc Perch + 2pc Merlickin Chicken $16.82+tax or 3pc Merlickin Chicken $11.95+tax (includes baked or fresh cut fries, veggies, bun + dessert) 4:30-7pm.

Saturday, April 1, 2023:

• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-10:30am. Take out only.

• Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. Kitchen open 3-4pm. Menu + Special 2pc Merlickin Chicken $9.29 or 3pc Merlickin Chicken $11.95 (includes fries & coleslaw).

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 3:00pm –5:30pm. Entertainment by Allen James from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Easter Egg Hunt from 10am-5pm at The Wednesday Market, 9877 Longwoods Rd., Hwy 2, East of Chatham.

Sunday, April 2, 2023:

• Creekside Church - 10:00 a.m Sunday’s at the Adult Lifestyle Centre, Merritt Ave. Haven’t been to church in a while? Come find community with us. creeksidechurch.ca.

Monday, April 3, 2023:

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Lunch served 11:00am-1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00pm and 7:00pm. Shuffleboard 7:00pm. Everyone Welcome.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023:

• Chess Club at Chatham Branch of CKPL. 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Drop in program. Great opportunity to learn new strategies by playing with different players. All ages and all skill levels are welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham

open 11:00am–9:30pm. Lunch served from 11:30am–1:30pm. Today’s special is meat loaf dinner. Fun darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Learn to clog at the Active Lifestyle Centre. 10:00am-11:30am. 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham. 519-352-5633.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023:

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. Lunch served 11:30am–1:30pm. Senior euchre at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Intermediate clogging at the Active Lifestyle Centre. 10:00am-11:30am. 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham. 519-3525633.

Thursday, April 6, 2023:

• 60th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Service at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside the bus depot) 12:10pm-12:35pm followed by a sandwich luncheon. The theme this year is “Peace and Reconciliation.” The speaker this week is The Rev. John Maroney, Christ Church Chatham. Free will offering to help Outreach within our community.

• Chatham 642 Pipes & Drums invites you to our inaugural Tartan Day, from 4:00pm-10:30pm at The Sons of Kent, 27 Adelaide Street South. It’s a national day of observance to recognize the Scottish influence across Canada. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:00pm. Enjoy bagpipes and drums, highland dancers, Scottish foods, participate in some ‘hazy highland games’, and enjoy ‘CellarDoor’ on stage from 7:30pm. Put on some plaid: everyone is Scottish this day! Door prizes. Suggested admission at the door is a can of food or donation to Chatham Outreach for Hunger. Check it all out on the pipe band’s Facebook site at: Branch 642 Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band.

Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-anon can help! Callleave 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

CLUES ACROSS

1. Millisecond

5. Narcotic drug

11. Accident

14. Formal submissions

15. Popular 70s rock band

18. Discourage from doing

19. More socially elite

21. Arid

23. A way to look

24. Heroes

28. A surfer rides it

29. Potato state

30. Insect repellent

32. Cool!

33. Have already done

35. Collegiate women’s fraternity

36. To the __ degree

39. Gasteyer and de Armas are two

41. Blood type

42. Looked over

44. Language of Cameroon and Chad

46. Species of armadillo

47. Touch softly

49. Part of your upper body

52. Large, stocky lizards

56. Lack of social or ethical standards

58. Congressman

60. Unofficial force

62. As a result of this

utterance

63. A main branch of Islam

CLUES DOWN

1. Woman (French)

2. Province of Pakistan

3. This (Spanish)

4. Transportation device

5. Greater in importance or priority

6. The human foot

7. Within

8. Consumed

9. Respectful Malaysian term

10. Therefore

12. Ceased to exist

13. Type of macaroni

16. English composer

17. Wooded tract

20. Tall, slender-leaved plant

22. 36 inches

25. Take too much (abbr.)

26. Allow

27. Individually

29. Journalist Tarbell

31. Bar bill

34. Hong Kong food stall:__ pai dong

36. Not messy

37. Species that includes reedmace

38. Former MLB catcher Ed

40. Northern U.S. state

43. Wilt

45. Commercial

48. Bolivian river

50. Nursemaid

51. A car needs four

53. Guns (slang)

54. American state

55. Clusters of fern fronds

57. Body part

58. A person’s brother or sister

59. Breed of sheep native to Sweden

61. Of I

Rest, relaxation

Continued from page 15

A day later, Doc Turnbull, the fellow who did the surgery, saw me, and was not too concerned. He made sure I was off the blood thinners and got me home care, for which we are very grateful.

The treatment I received at the hospital both times, and the staff we encountered were great. But it is rather obvious during my ER visit that our provincial system is short-changing hospitals of personnel and we are at a time where the CKHA held a job fair just last week to try to fill a myriad of positions.

When you next are forced to wait in the emergency department, a

word of advice: hate the situation, not the people. Again, we received top-notch treatment, delivered with compassion, and that was appreciated.

To Steven Peach and his team at Peach Physio, sorry for the scare and the mess. We’ll see you again soon.

Straight Talk with Alyssa Jerrett

Symbolism in the Wild

A butterfly flutters on by, a hummingbird stops to take a drink of water from a nearby feeder, a cardinal sits upon a snowy wintergreen overlooking the neighbourhood. The moment you see one, it brings a smile to your face, a tear rolling down your cheek or a laugh to your belly – all because it reminds you of that special someone. Someone who is no longer with us physically, but seeing those small bouts of symbolism, keeps our days bright. Symbolism, and the deeper connection to tangible objects, are important to us throughout each season. As the trees, daffodils & tulips begin to blossom once again, and the sun shines just a bit longer each and every day, a sense of overwhelming relief is upon us. With this comes the presence of butterflies, as they are being released from their cocoons and stretch their wings. Butterflies have historically represented change, a time of transformation, comfort, hope & positivity. Monarch butterflies have always brought a sense of comfort to my life, and a remembrance of my own grandmother and her impact on my life. The spring turns into summer and the presence of dragonflies is ever abundant. A sign of change, happiness and insight; many see dragonflies as good luck charms. Before we know it, fall is right around the corner and harvest season is among us. As you get out the overalls and check moisture levels in the fields, you may be missing your right-hand man. A dad, a brother, an uncle – the one you could count on to work all hours into the night with to ensure it all gets done. You may recall their quirky one liners that they always said stuck in your head as you’re moving along the corn fields, but despite not having them with us, they are always with you in spirit. Among the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we are surrounded by signs and ornaments penned with the saying “When a cardinal appears in your yard, it’s a visitor from heaven”. Bringing back a rush of memories, happy or sad, of those who we have lost over the past several years. Cardinals bring along the message of joy, hope, renewal, and the importance to stay connected to your spiritual side. Along with being a common bird seen among the wild, unlike others, cardinals do not migrate for the winter – making them a breathtaking scene amongst the snowy, wintery landscape. Whatever the weather may look like outside, or however high the snow piles over night, it is comforting to look outside and have a glimpse of a memory of those we miss so much.

OBITUARIES

Barbara Fox

88, Sunday, March 19, 2023

Nicholls Funeral Home

Michael Caron

65, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Nicholls Funeral Home

Loretta Bourdeau

89, Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

John Giffin

61, Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Philip Lesperance

85, Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Life Transitions

Lee-Ann Braithwaite (Walsh)

55, Sunday, March19, 2023

Life Transitions

Cathy Graham

Monday, March 20, 2023

Life Transitions

George Stauf

80, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Life Transitions

Wayne Delanghe

59, Saturday, March 11, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Beverly Perrin

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Lee Allen

59, Saturday, March 18, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Keith Bround

92, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

GordonClark

84, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Jeannie Copeland

68, Wednesday, March 15, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Beckie Rossini

73, Saturday, March 18, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Jim Charbonneau

87, Monday, March 20, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Joyce Breynaert

86, Monday, March 20, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Alister Thain

80, Tuesday, March 21, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Cora Ball

90, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

McKinlay Funeral Home

Anne FitzGerald

85, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Leta Mildred Morgan

87, Thursday, March 16, 2023

Kendrick Funeral Home

See full obituaries at chathamvoice.com/obituaries

Lifeguard needed for ALC Aqua Fit classes

More than 40 members of Chatham’s Active Lifestyle Centre (ALC) have registered for Aqua Fitness and Pool Access programs unless a certified lifeguard can be found the program will remain beached.

Tracey Jones of the ALC said the organization has

been unable to find the required lifeguard to be on duty during the twice-weekly 90-minute sessions.

“The pre-registration for the program has been as successful as any we’ve had in quite a while,” Jones said.

She said the ALC is grateful for the partnership with the Revera Chatham Retirement Resort that has agreed to al-

low the ALC program to use its pool.

“We’ve got the people and we’ve got a great partnership but we need the lifeguard,” Jones said.

Anyone interested in applying for the lifeguard position can call Jones at the ACL at (519) 352-5633 or by email at tjones@aclchatham. ca.

The Chatham Voice

Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice

There’s nothing like a burst of colourful blooms to brighten up the gray days of a late spring in Chatham. Here, Liz Nauta and Megan DeBresser show off some of the bouquets at Myrtle Flower Market.

It is with such sadness that we announce the passing of our mother

ESTATE SALE

Saturday, April 1, 2023 8am-4pm

Doors open at 8:00am

Wanted

PAYING TOP DOLLAR

Suzanne

Mae (Haydon) Gardiner at Riverview Gardens on Monday March 13, 2023 at the age of 82 years. She was predeceased by our father Charlie Gardiner in 2019. Mom and Dad were married for 57 years. Mom was a strong-willed person and didn’t pull any punches in making her opinions known; not just to Dad but to everyone. She could argue that day is night or night is day but in the end she was always about love and caring for others. She and Dad cared and raised us 3 kids; Annette (Mark), Ray and Bill (Jen), always instilling in us the values of family, love and caring, and they encouraged us to be the best that we could be. We were all heartbroken when Ray passed away in 2016. Mom was always there for us…through good and bad, she always supported us. And as many know, her caring did not stop just with her children. She cared just as much for her many nieces and nephews, her friends and their families and the community at large, even total strangers. She was involved in Girl Guides, Scouting, Jaycettes/Jaycees and other such organizations over the years. She and Dad loved their second family at Campers Cove in Wheatley where they were seasonal campers for over 46 years. They were highly involved in organizing and participating in many camp activities during their many years there and continued to do the same in Bushnell Florida after Dad’s retirement. Mom lived for her grandchildren Vanessa, Bill (Jr.) and Kate, as well as her Great Grandkids Teagan, Pheobe, Owen, Ryker and Jacob. She always lit up given the chance to spend time with them. She was very happy and excited when her little sister Roberta “Bunny” moved back to Chatham as she missed seeing her. In the last few years Mom suffered from Alzheimer’s and made Riverview Gardens her home. She was cared for with love and compassion by the staff on 6 West there and our family can’t thank them enough for all they did for her over the past 3 years, especially given all the challenges from COVID. If you want to do something to remember Mom, do a good deed for someone in your family or your community. Hug your grandchildren as often as you can, while you can. And challenge your kids because maybe sometimes maybe day is night and night is day…either way, they’re going to love you for that someday!

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Kent Belgian Dutch Canadian Club, 34 Byng Ave, Chatham on Saturday April 8, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ministry

Healing Love Ministry is an all night prayer line with counsellors available from 12:00am-7:00am. Also, a male support group for those struggling with sexual addiction. A home based ministry, private and confidential. 519-354-3532.

The family of Leonard Langlois would like to thank everyone for the visitations, on-line condolences, donations in Len’s honour, food contributions and many expressions of sympathy shown following his passing. The support was of great comfort and much appreciated.

Sunday, April 2, 2023 10am-4pm Doors open at 10:00am 34 TAYLOR

AVENUE, CHATHAM

NO FOOLING!!! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!

Wide variety of items including: vintage radio and camera collections, binoculars, classic toy and model collections. Two “old time” sleds. Memorabilia. Two dining room tables with 6 chairs each, table linens, queen size bed frame with drawers under bed and headboard, dressers, rocking chair, end tables, coffee tables, liquor cabinet, TV wall unit, book shelves and several shelving units. Assorted clocks, 2 full sets of luggage in excellent condition, duffle bags. Two digital frames still in boxes. Couch Cane hardly used. Beswick horses. A large quantity of kitchenware, china ware, crystal ware, glassware and bake ware. Exercise bike. Coolers, gardening tools and some outdoor furniture. Many other items too numerous to mention. Excellent collection of TOOLS located in workshop.

All items reasonably priced! Come early for best selection! NO SALES PRIOR TO SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST. TERMS CASH OR E-TRANSFER ONLY. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS DAYS OF SALE.

LARGE OUTSTANDING AUCTION

Saturday, April 8, 2023

St. Simon & St. Jude Parish Hall

267 Meunier St., Belle River

Preview: 8:00am, Auction Starts: 9:00am NO BUYERS PREMIUM

EVERYTHING

March 30, 31 & April 1 9am-4pm

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE

Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm

• 80 King St. E., Chatham • 519-354-0410

Kids $1 Hot Dogs

Saturday April 1 • 10am-5pm

The Wednesday Market 9877 Longwoods Rd, Hwy 2, E. of Chatham

HOW

TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD

IN PERSON: 71 Sass Rd. #4, Chatham CALL: 519-397-2020

EMAIL:

michelle@chathamvoice.com

Classified ads starting at only $6.00 for items for sale for 15 words. Announcement ads starting at $44.00.

Go to this website for pictures and more information www.murrayknappauctions.com

TERMS: CASH OR CHEQUE WITH PROPER I.D. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS DAY OF SALE

MURRAY KNAPP AUCTIONEER

519-727-8894

For Sale

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All claims against the Estate of Doris

Madeline Campbell, late of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, who died on or about the 6th day of May, 2021, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative no later than April 14, 2023, 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 23th day of March, 2023.

Michael Scott Buckler, Estate Trustee With a Will Address: 11283 River Line Chatham, ON N7M 5J4

Puzzle Answers. Puzzles on page 16

Gold, Silver, All COINS, Canada, USA, World. Free Estimates, Private appointments available, Thursday, March 30th, Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham. All wind up pocket and wrist watches. Old paper money, stamp collections. House calls also available. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 55 years experience. 519-8181805.

Wanted to buy: scrap air conditioners and electric motors. Phone 226-2292614.

Wanted to rent or buy 3 or 4 acres of land in Chatham-Kent area. No buildings or utilities needed. Rural area preferred. 519-352-5414 or 226-627-5414.

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