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Water well petition reaches Queen’s Park
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
The push to find out if metals found in North Kent’s water wells are toxic to humans continues to grind forward.
To that end, a 1,400-signature petition asking the Ministry of Health (MOH) to test the bio-accessibility of metals discovered in the fine sediment of fouled wells was submitted to the Ontario Legislature June 2. It was brought to the floor of the legislature by
Independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady – not Lambton-Kent-Middlesex PC MPP Steve Pinsonneault.
According to Wallaceburg Area Wind Concerns (WAWC) board member Denise Shephard, the group advocating for residents with dirty well water, the group opted to ask Brady, rather than Pinsonneault, to make sure the document was presented to the entire legislature.
As it stands, the government must provide an answer to the petition within 21 sitting days of when the legislature returns Oct. 20
following summer break.
“We wanted it read out on the floor,” Shephard told The Voice, adding the group was concerned that Pinsonneault would have simply tabled the petition.
“We’re very thankful to MPP Brady for doing that,” Shephard stated.
“Now we need the Ministry of Health to do their job.”
When contacted by The Voice, Pinsonneault’s assistant Michelle Dwyer, said the MPP was unavailable at the time due to a health concern, not-
ing Brady “kindly offered to present the petition” on his behalf.
“MPP Pinsonneault wanted to ensure the petition was tabled without delay, and we’re grateful to MPP Brady for her as-
sistance,” Dwyer said.
“We look forward to hearing back from the Ministry of Health on this important issue.”
The petition is part of a quest to address the issue of black water found in private wells in the former townships of Chatham and Dover.
Mitchell’s Bay area resident Christine Burke is one of the affected property owners. She said she has grown weary of the inaction of government to fix the problem, noting her health and quality of life continue to suffer.
“I wake up with headaches, and some morn-
ings I feel like I’ve just gone up in a plane where you’ve got to unblock your ears,” Burke said. Burke simply wants the MOH to find out if what’s contained in the sediment – including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and nickel – negatively impacts human health. Studies show some of the turbines have been built on the Kettle Point black shale aquifer. Pile driving during construction is said to have disturbed the aquifer, and ongoing operation of the turbines continues to have an impact.
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Christine Burke, owner of a well that spews black water, and geologist Keith Benn display a copy of the petition submitted to the Ontario Legislature June 2.
IPC lays no blame in cyberattack
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An adjudicator with the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) of Ontario has finished a review of the 2023 cyberattack that impacted five hospital groups in the region.
IPC investigator Francisco Woo, in his report, said Transform Shared Services Organization (TSSO), the service provider to the hospitals, which include the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA), has taken the right steps in the wake of the attack.
“After reviewing the details of the incident, investigation and the information infrastructure involved, I am satisfied that the custodians have put in place appropriate measures to contain and remediate the incident and to ensure reasonable safeguards,” Woo said in his report.
tire network. But the hacker had gotten into a number of files.
Cybercriminal group Diaxin claimed responsibility for the attack.
The attack impacted an estimated 69,000 CKHA patients, involving names, addresses, diagnosis, treatment and appointment dates, with a limited number of Ontario health card numbers compromised.
Across the region, more than 300,000 patients were impacted.
“After reviewing the details of the incident, investigation and the information infrastructure involved, I am satisfied that the custodians have put in place appropriate measures to contain and remediate the incident and to ensure reasonable safeguards.”
- IPC’s Francisco Woo
The attack impacted health records and information systems at Bluewater Health, CKHA, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital.
In the late evening of Oct. 22, 2023, Transform began getting word from its network users that they were having issues with slow response or with logging into applications. The login efforts soon began failing.
Early the next morning, Transform officials discovered a ransomware note from a hacker, which Woo termed a “threat actor.”
Mere minutes later, Transform staff pulled the plug on the en-
Scrubbing and restarting applications took months.
The impacted hospital groups released a joint statement on the IPC report.
“We appreciate the IPC’s thorough investigation into this matter. We are specifically pleased that the IPC has acknowledged the efforts by the hospitals and TSSO to contain the breach after it occurred, as well as improvements made in our data and information protections since the time of the ransomware cyberattack,” the release said.
In his report, Woo said the hackers got into the system through Bluewater Health.
“The threat actor initially entered the network at the segmented portion dedicated to BWH (Bluewater Health),” the report stated. “The threat actor was able to then ‘live off the land;’ in other words, by gaining access to the network using a legitimate account, the threat actor was able to avoid detection. Eventually, the threat actor used the same account to move and infiltrate deeper into other parts
of the TSSO network.”
In the wake of the attack, TSSO took steps to increase security.
“To remediate the incident, the service provider implemented additional safeguards to reinforce the security of its systems, including increased detection measures, traffic restrictions and multi-factor authentication,” Woo stated in his report.
Woo also made several recommendations to TSSO, suggesting a review of the early detection process, its ransomware response procedures and to ensure related risks are evaluated and managed adequately.
In the joint statement by the regional hospitals, officials said they appreciated the IPC investigator’s findings.
“We acknowledge that the IPC has noted concern surrounding the notification of individuals whose data was encrypted by the threat actors. In response to this incident, the hospitals issued regular news releases describing the impact on data and operations, participated in multiple press conferences, and directly notified more than 300,000 individuals of the incident,” hospital officials said in the release.
“The hospitals appreciate the IPC’s finding that the hospitals appropriately notified those whose personal health information was stolen during this ransomware attack.”
The IPC’s decision con-
cludes the IPC’s investigation –determining no formal review or orders are required.
Hospital officials said that due to ongoing litigation, there will be no further comment.
Dr. Zeke’s the boss doc at CKHA
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Dr. Zeke Milkovic has been named as chief of staff at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
For the past year, the doctor has served as acting chief of staff, but now it’s permanent.
Following what hospital officials said was an “extensive search process” led by the hospital board, it was decided to offer the job to Milkovic.
“Dr. Milkovic brings a wealth of experience and deep knowl-
edge of both the hospital and community health care environments,” said Deb Crawford, chair of CKHA’s board of directors, in a media release. “His leadership as acting chief of staff has been instrumental in supporting our medical staff and advancing patient care. We are delighted to welcome him to
the role permanently.”
Milkovic has operated a family medicine practice in Chatham-Kent for more than 30 years and has also served for several years as chief of family medicine at CKHA.
He is a founding physician and past chair of the board of the Thamesview Family Health
Team where he continues to play an active clinical and leadership role. He has been instrumental in advancing team-based, patient-centered primary care in the region, CKHA officials said. Milkovic has served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University since 2007. In 2019, he was recognized with the Award of Excellence in Teaching from Western University.
Group continues the battle
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As part of a campaign promise in 2018, not-yet-Premier Doug Ford vowed to undertake a health hazard study on the wells, but that was changed to an all-hazard study.
Critics say the government probe didn’t go far enough.
Local geologist Keith Benn, who has been working hand in hand with property owners and WAWC, sat on the expert panel for the Ministry of Health’s well water probe. Benn stressed the study fell short by not testing the fine sediment in the wells, which he considers to be the investigation’s key piece.
“The next step is just for us to raise public awareness about the action that we’ve taken and let people know that this ball is now in the court of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.”
- Dr.Keith Benn
That led Burke, with the help of WAWC in 2023, to crowdfund to raise money to have wells tested independently by a Michigan laboratory. They raised more than $12,000 –enough money to test sediment in nine wells, documenting the presence of heavy metals.
“We’ve proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that heavy metals exist in the fine sediment,” Benn said. “Now it’s time for government to finish what they started.”
The geologist said residents must continue to fight.
“The next step is just for us to raise public awareness about
the action that we’ve taken and let people know that this ball is now in the court of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario,” Benn said. “We’re like flyover country here in Southwestern Ontario. It’s hard for us to fight back because we have a relatively small population.”
In 2023, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent also asked the province to test the sediment for bio-accessibility. But municipal officials said they have never received an answer to the request.
The Chatham Voice reached out to Pinsonneault for comment but did not hear back as
of press time.
More wind turbine farms may be in Chatham-Kent’s future as Capstone Infrastructure is currently exploring the possibility in South and East Kent.
“I am honoured to take on this role and to continue working alongside our talented team of physicians, staff and leaders to support the delivery of safe, high-quality care for our patients and families,” said Milkovic.
His appointment as chief of staff will not impact his family practice.
Dr. Zeke Milkovic
Remember when the catchphrase of the provincial Conservatives used to be “Fiberals” when talking about the Liberal governments under Dalton McGuinty and later Kathleen Wynne?
Well, here in Chatham-Kent, there should be a contest for what to call Conservative Premier Doug Ford these days.
We expect many suggestions won’t be fit to print.
Let’s review.
Just last March, Ford spoke to reporters at an unrelated press conference in Windsor and one of the attending journalists asked him about plans by Mississauga-based York1 to expand landfill capacity at Irish School Road and build a regenerative recycling facility.
He said he’d never heard about it, but pledged to support the residents.
“If the people like something, we do it,” Ford said. “If they don’t, we don’t do it. It’s about as simple as that.”
It’s so simple, apparently, that his government passed Bill 5, which included eliminating the need for an environmental assessment on the property.
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After all, those assessments only provide detailed potential environmental impacts such a project might have on the area. The property is all but adjacent to waterways that flow into
the Sydenham River, which is rife with species at risk.
The Sydenham also flows right through Dresden and Wallaceburg.
But Ford doesn’t seem to believe in just one lie. Remember when he was campaigning here seven years ago, and he considered wind turbines a pox on the landscape? In April of 2018, Water Wells First members confronted the future-premier over health concerns for dark sediment in a number of water wells in North Kent. Residents asked for a health-hazard investigation.
Ford declined to detail support he would pledge to the residents if elected, but he dropped what at the time sounded like sincere concern.
“This a serious issue here and I give you my word, we’re going to address it,” Ford said. “I can’t stand wind turbines; I’m going to do everything I can to halt any other wind turbine farms and I’m going to address the ones that are going in,” he said to the citizens.
“We’re going to address it. It will be my number one issue. And what I say I’m going to do, I do… I’m giving you my word.”
Ask North Kent homeowners with fouled wells, or residents in and around Dresden what the premier’s word is worth.
Probably nothing more than a glass of sediment-choked or polluted water.
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behaviour
Editor: On June 8th, at approximately 1:45 p.m., I returned home to find my business parking lot occupied with about a dozen vehicles and a crowd of people standing around. Apparently they were there for the celebration of the Chatham Maroons’ Sutherland Cup win. I was not able to get into my parking lot to park my vehicle and nor could we get any other vehicle out because they had everything blocked in by their vehicles.
We had located the person in charge, to find out who had given them permission to set up on private property. They were using the parking lot as their staging area. The person didn’t seem to
have an answer, and said everything just happened so fast.
My question is, who is responsible?
The information I found out later was that the parade was to start on Elm Street. I know some of the people on Elm Street were not aware of the event.
If this was a 15-minute event, then I might overlook it, but from the time everyone started to gather there to the time they cleared out, it was well over two hours.
The other problem I have with what was going on is there was some garbage left on the premises, and some of people were urinating at the back
of the property. I find this inappropriate and disgusting for anyone involved, which includes the organizers and the city to let something like this happen. I do have video of all that went on that day. This is private property and there should been a request from someone during the planning. This isn’t something that was decided overnight to have a parade. I would like to know who is at fault, and expect an apology, but that might be dreaming on my part.
Peter Wortner Chatham
Anti-Trump protest hits Chatham July 5
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
They’ll be no kings on King July 5.
That’s the day local citizens are invited to take part in a “No Kings” protest in Chatham. It’s taking place at the corner of King and Third streets in downtown Chatham.
Organizer Kai Wood said the goal is to “show solidarity” with residents in the United States who are opposed to U.S. Pres-
ident Donald Trump’s policies, notably the immigration policy. That dissent was marked across the U.S. on June 14 as millions of ordinary Americans came together to express dissatisfaction with government.
As a mom with two young children, Wood said she is stepping up to resist authoritarianism.
“What we are seeing in the U.S. is pulling it towards a dictatorship,” the Chatham native said in a recent interview with The Voice. “He’s (Trump) in-
tentionally deporting people who aren’t actually doing anything illegal. I believe everyone deserves to live and not struggle and not live in fear of their world being torn up.”
Wood said it’s important for Canadians to show solidarity with U.S. citizens as they attempt to uphold democracy.
“I’d rather be able to do this than just sit back and let it happen,” she added, noting it’s a positive step to join with others and take action.
Wood points out that no government has been able to withstand a challenge from a nonviolent protest movement where 3.5 per cent of the population actively participates.
“We’re almost there,” Wood said of the U.S. resistance as an estimated 11 million people took part in No Kings protests on June 14 in hundreds of American cities. In Canada, on that same date, No Tyrants rallies took place in Toronto and Vancouver to support American dissent.
In Toronto, protestors gathered in front of the U.S. consulate to make their voices heard.
The same day Trump spearheaded a military parade in Washington D.C. to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and his own 79th birthday. When it comes to military parades, Wood said the only difference between the United States and North Korea, is that supreme leader Kim Jong Un orders its
citizens to attend that country’s military parades.
Because Chatham-Kent is located so close to the border, Wood said Trump’s tariffs and policies can’t help but impact Chatham-Kent’s economy and quality of life.
But there’s more to it she said, as Wood has a close personal friend in Illinois who could be targeted.
“It does hit home,” she explained. “He is in a minority and I know he’s at risk, so it
does affect me.”
However, her role as a parent is her biggest motivator.
“I want to be able to raise them in a world where they could come out if they need to,” she added, noting she’s a supporter of the LGTBQ2S+ community that has come under fire in the U.S. “We’ve got to make a better world than it is.”
Anyone seeking information on the protest is asked to email lilwood234@hotmail.com. It will run from noon to 3 p.m.
Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice Organizer Kai Wood is putting together a No Kings protest July 5 to show solidarity with the movement in the United States opposing President Donald Trump and his policies. The event is being held at the corner of King and Third streets in downtown Chatham.
Student’s work featured in project
Sibgha Tahir has a flair for design.
Her creative efforts led to Tahir earning the top spot in the 2025 Youth Diversity Symposium Mosaic of Us logo contest.
A passionate artist since age four, the Indian Creek Road Public School Grade 7 student said art has always been a “huge part” of her life.
“Especially now, it’s been a great way for me to express my emotions or tune out the rest of the world,” the teen said in a media release.
Selected for its powerful message and artistic merit, Tahir’s logo is featured on commemorative hoodies and T-shirts that were distributed at the event.
The recent Mosaic of Us Symposium was a collaborative effort between the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History and the Lambton Kent District School Board, in partnership with the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum.
The Ontario Heritage Trust provided a majority of the funding, with the support of Canada Life.
Held as a day of learning, celebration, and community, the symposium brought together students and staff to explore themes of identity, belonging, and representation.
Participants engaged in a dynamic lineup of activities, including speeches, meditation, storytelling,
mosaic art workshops, and performances featuring motivational music and dance.
Josiah Henson Museum site manager Steve Cook said the Mosaic of Us theme gave students a chance to “connect, create and celebrate” their differences.
“Events like this help young people see the value in respecting each other and building stronger, inclusive friendships and communities,” Cook said.
According to Tahir, she “absolutely loved” the diversity symposium, especially when she had the opportunity to write her family’s story.
“Diversity isn’t just the colour of our skin – it’s our story, and if we don’t share it, who will?” Tahir
said.
The accomplished young artist is also a committed leader in her school and the community. Tahir is part of the Indian Creek Road Public School’s Wellness Team,
Make a Difference Crew, and Food Team, and also volunteers at events like Family Fun Night and the Meet the Teacher BBQ.
Outside of school, she participates in community initiatives such as Mer-
ry Magic Christmas and events such as She Leads and International Women’s Day.
To purchase clothing with Tahir’s design, visit Mosaic of Us - Team Outfitters online.
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Indian Creek Road Public School’s Sibgha Tahir, right, took first place in a diversity logo contest recently.
UCC’s Pitblado earns $120K scholarship
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Ursuline College Chatham student Georgia Pitblado will be leading the way when she enters Western University’s engineering program this fall.
That’s because Pitblado has been awarded a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship – Canada’s largest undergraduate scholarship.
The high-achieving student was chosen by the school’s nomination committee for her outstanding academic and extra-curricular accomplishments and is the second UCC student to receive the prestigious scholarship.
“I’m beyond grateful and humbled to be named a Schulich leader,” said Pitblado in a media release. “This scholarship opens doors I never
dreamed possible and gives me the chance to pursue engineering with the support and encouragement of an incredible national network.
I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned so far and apply it to challenges that can help shape our
future.”
St. Clair Catholic District School Board director of education Lisa Demers said Pitblado’s success is an inspiration to students across the district.
“From her excellence in the classroom to her leadership as a stu-
dent trustee last year, she represents the very best of Catholic education,” Demers said. “We can’t wait to see what she does next.”
UCC principal Lisa Harnarine echoes Demers.
“Georgia has been an extraordinary part of life at UCC,” Harnarine stated.
“Whether it was organizing events, mentoring peers, or leading by example, Georgia brought
energy and purpose to all she did. We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with her and know she’ll go on to accomplish amazing things.”
Schulich Leader Scholarships enable Canada’s top universities to attract and retain exceptional STEM talent here at home, the media release said, turning Canadian ingenuity into lasting national success.
Pooch police going door-to-door in C-K
nicipality, enforcing the purchase of dog licenses. Representatives from
The Chatham Voice office will be closed on Tuesday, July1, 2025 to celebrate Canada Day! We will reopen on Wednesday, July 2 at 9:00am
Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) will be contacting anyone who has not purchased their 2025 dog tag.
The by-law enforcement officers will be wearing animal control uniforms and name tags.
The Animal Ownership By-law requires that all dog owners purchase a
municipal dog licence each year. Failure to do so could result in a $240 fine.
Dog tags can be purchased at the animal shelter in Chatham or at any municipal office. They can also be purchased online at https://pawr.org/ product-category/dogtags/, and the tag will be mailed to you.
If you no longer own a dog, you can call 311 or 519-360-1998 and press 0 to have your dog licence account deactivated. Fees are $29.75 for a neutered or spayed dog and $40.50 for non-spayed or neutered dogs.
An additional $10 late fee will be added for tags purchased after March 31.
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Your pooch could soon have visitors as animal control officers are going door-to-door in the mu-
$20K grant for King George VI
King George VI School students can put a reading feather in their collective caps.
The Chatham school has received a $20,000 literacy grant from the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation.
The grant will provide the school with $20,000 over three years to enhance its library collection and inspire a lifelong love of reading among students.
“We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful to receive this $20,000 Indigo Love of Reading Grant,” said Principal Danielle Maryschak in a media release.
“This generous funding will be a game-changer for our school library, allowing us to acquire a diverse collection of new books and resources that will undoubtedly ignite a passion for reading in our students.”
King George is one of only 30 schools across the country and one of 11 in Ontario to receive this grant. In fact, it is one of only two schools outside of the Greater Toronto Area to receive this grant this year in Ontario.
Since 2004, the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has been dedicated to putting books into the hands of children in highneeds communities across Canada. With the support of Indigo and its customers, the Foundation has committed more than $36 million to more than 3,600 schools.
“We believe that a strong library is the heart of a thriving school, and this grant will empower us to provide our students with the tools and inspiration they need to become lifelong learners and readers,” Maryschak said. “The students and staff are very excited to rebuild our library collection to reflect diverse
titles, expand our non-fiction books, and add more high-interest fiction selections.”
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King George VI students celebrate the news the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has awarded the school a $20,000 literacy grant.
What is Canada Day?
Canada Day is a federal statutory holiday that celebrates the formation of the Canadian Confederation on July 1, 1867. On this date, three separate colonies named the Province of Canada (an area later known as Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada. The holiday originally was known as Dominion Day, but was later renamed Canada Day in 1982 when the Canada Act severed legal attachment to the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Fireworks and fun
Massive celebrations honoring Canada Day, affectionately known as “Canada’s Birthday,” take place each year. This year everyone will celebrate the 158th anniversary of Canada Day. Nearly every Canadian city hosts Canada Day events and celebrations.
True colours
Red and white are on full display for Canada Day. Canadians also have an extra thing to celebrate during 2025 Canada Day festivities, as the year marks the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag. The flag, with its iconic maple leaf and red and white stripes, is arguably the most recognizable symbol of Canada. Those who want to promote the flag and Canada Day can use this official digital toolkit: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-flag-canada-day/toolkit.html.
Barbecue bonanza
Of course, what would Canada Day be without friends and family gathered by the grill for a summertime cookout? Plan plenty of red-and-white menu items and turn up a favorite summertime music playlist.
Canada Day is a time for celebration each July 1. Since July 1 falls on a Tuesday this year, chances are most people will be enjoying a four-day weekend and celebrating the nation even more.
Celebrate Canada Day with a Splash of Color!
In celebration of Canada Day, the office of MPP Trevor Jones is excited to announce a Canada Day Coloring Contest for children in our community!
This is a fun and festive way for kids to show their Canadian pride and creativity.
The contest is open to children ages 4-12, with prizes for winners in different age categories. All entries should be dropped off to our local constituency offices or to our office email: trevor.jones@pc.ola.org.
Please note all entries received after the deadline of July 11th will not be included in our contest. We thank everyone for participating and look forward to receiving such creative artwork from all of you.
Let your imagination shine! We can’t wait to see your colourful creations!
Contest Entry Form
Child’s Name:
Child’s Age: _________
Parent’s Contact Phone:
Parent’s Email:
Contest open to children ages 4-12. Colour the drawing provided. Be sure to include your full name and age when submitting your artwork. Submit your completed artwork to trevor.jones@pc.ola.org or drop off in our mailbox at our local office: 111 Heritrage Drive, Unit #100. 519.351.0510. All entries must be received by Friday, July 11, 2025. 3 winners will be selected, who will each receive a special prize basket! Winners will be notified via phone call or email.
MPP Trevor Jones
2025 Award Recipients:
• ATHENA Leadership Award: Dr. Angel Biligot, the CO.
• Business of the Year Award – Large: Postma Heating and Cooling
• Business of the Year Award – Medium: JP Contractors
• Business of the Year Award – Small: Balance Accounting Services
• Customer First Award – Individual: Bree Kettle, Red Barn Brewing Co.
• Customer First Award – Business: Konstanino Pizza
• Downtown Business of the Year Award: Turns & Tales
• Emerging Leader Award: Emma Butler, J&E Meats Inc
• Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Kerry Mall, Maple City Property Rental
• Indigenous Business of the Year Award: Three Sisters Consulting
• Innovation Award: Handy Bros. Home Comfort
• New Business Award: IntelliSync Solutions
• Rising Star Award: Larissa Howle, Brows By Larissa
• Diversity Award: Community Living Chatham-Kent, Ron Coristine
• Non-Profit Business of the Year Award: Chatham Outreach for Hunger
• Visionary Award: Jodi Maroney, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.
Canada Day at Charlotte’s Freedom Farm
Tuesday, July 1st 10:00am-2:00pm.
Tour & visit all your farm friends, enjoy Canadian themed treats, collect Canadian swag at game stations, & get some Canadian Ink at our pop-up (temporary) tattoo shop! Admission is by cash donation of your choice! Don’t forget to fill out our Waiver of Liability prior to your visit. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/612e4a8c38dee/web/
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Before raising a flag, installing a tent, or flying a drone, always check for overhead powerlines.
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Canada Day at Red Barn Brewing
Tuesday, July 1st
12:00 - 9:00pm
Red Barn’s official 5th Anniversary!
• A Locally Unique Market
• Entertainment
• Food Trucks
•plus much more!!!
Wrap your home in beauty, durability and energy efficiency with Canadian Made
Haven Insulated Siding from Van Hoof Siding Place. Find out why more and more home owners, builders and renovators are choosing Haven Insulated Siding over traditional vinyl siding. With 19 different colours to choose from Haven Insulated Siding checks all the boxes.
Canada Day at Glad Tidings
Community Churchin Blenheim
Tuesday, July 1st • Free Admission
Family-friendly festivities begining at 6:00pm
• Outdoor Music, • Dance Performances,
• Vendors • food for purchase
• Canada Day Birthday Cake
• Fireworks at Dark
HAVEN® INSULATED SIDING BY ROYAL
A vast, rugged land, Canada is the second largest country in the world (Russia being the largest) but only 0.5% of the world’s population live here.
DID YOU KNOW?
Canada is the second largest country in the world, but it has only one-half of one percent of the world’s population.
The Canadian Shield, a hilly region of lakes and swamps, stretches across northern Canada and has some of the oldest rocks on Earth.
The only cenotaph in Canada situated on a battlefield is the Chatham Cenotaph.
Canadians work hard to protect their native wildlife, and the country has 41 national parks and three marine conservation areas.
Canada is home to the world’s largest beaver dam, located within Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta. This impressive dam spans approximately 2,790 feet.
The Netherlands send Canada 10,000 tulip bulbs ever year. As a thank you for sheltering their royal family during WWII and to represent the long lasting friendship with Canada.
First Nations artwork is widely recognised and is seen as a symbol of Canadian culture.
Canada has provided fish, furs and other natural resources to the world since the 1500s.
Canada is home to 2.4 million caribou and 15,500 of the world’s 25,000 polar bears,
Canada produces 70% of the world’s maple syrup and nearly all of it comes from Quebec maples
Canada Day at Timber Ridge Event Centre, Ridgetown
Tuesday, July 1st
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Celebrating Ridgetown’s 150th Birthday!
Free community event!
• Live Music
• Family fun activities
• Food truck vendor Fireworks!
Canada Day BBQ in Highgate
Tuesday, July 1st
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Raising funds to support this years 171st Annual Highgate Fair.
Burn’s Broasted Chicken with all the fixing, including dessert supplied by the Turin United Church Women
$25 / person (includes 3 pieces of broasted chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, bun, dessert and a beverage)
Highgate Ball Park, 271 Queen St., Highgate
In what year was the first settlement established in what is now ChathamKent?
a. 1492
b. 1792
c. 1845
In what year was Chatham-Kent created via amalgamation?
a. 1975
b. 1998
c. 2005
Chatham originated as a
a. Agricultural Hub
b. Navy Dockyard
Chatham-Kent is the number ___ producer of tomatoes in all of Canada.
a. 1
b. 4
c. 7
Chatham-Kent’s leading economic driver is
c. Central Train Yard
a. Tourism
What annual event in North Buxton draws people from parts of the U.S. to attend?
a. African-CanadianHeritage Tour
b. Homecoming
c. Speedway Weekend
b. Agriculture
c. Tool & Dye
Which pizza type was invented in Chatham?
a. Canadian
b. Veggie
What war saw skirmishes and battles waged along the Thames River?
a. The American Revolutionary War
b.The War of 1812
c. The Boer War
c. Hawaiian
What automobile was once produced in Chatham?
b. Gray-Dort
c. Dortour
a. Greyhound
The Thames watershed contains approximately how many species of fish?
a. 94
b. 64
c. 24
Circle your answers and mail or drop off this completed contest form to The Chatham Voice, 4-71 Sass Rd., Chatham, ON N7M 5J4. You can also take a picture and email to michelle@chathamvoice.com Entries must be received by July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm.
Canada Day in Wallaceburg
Baldoon Days
Southside of L.O. Stonehouse
Memoiral Walking Bridge.
• Discover what life was like 200 years ago
• Learn about the Baldoon Mystery
• Guess the Artifact • Pioneer Homestead
• Rope Making & Knots
• Storytelling
• The Baldoon Witch . . . and more!
Wallaceburg Museum Tuesday, July 1st 10:00am-4:00pm.
• Inflatables
• Face Painting
• Carnival Day Street Market
• Cooling Station
• Thrift Stall
• Girl Guide Cookie Station
• 12:00pm: Sing “O Canada” with us
• Cake Cutting
• Wallaceburg Martial Arts Demonstration
• 1:00pm-4:00pm:
Bring your lawnchari and enjoy music by Jeff Black
Canada Day
Fireworks in Tilbury
Thursday, June 26
Live Band: Those Guys 7pm
Tilbury Memorial Arena
• Cupcakes for kids
• Kids glitter tatoos
• Balloon Twisting
• Food Booth
• Firworks at dusk
Rain Date: June 29
Canada Day at the Merlin Legion
Sunday, June 29
Starts at 4:00pm
ends with Fireworks!
• Games for all ages
• Music
• Face Painting
• Hot Wheel track
• Colouring Contest
• Food
• Inflatables
• Glitter Tattoos
• Zoo 2 You
• Caricature Drawings
Wheatley Fish Fest & Boat Parade
Sunday, June 29
Wheatley Harbour
• Kids Bike Decorating Contest 12:30pm
• Shoreline Showdown
Boat Cruise Parade at 7:00pm
• Fireworks 10:00pm
MUST BE 19 +
Seniors’ home offers recovery options
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
A local retirement home has just launched a program geared to help stroke and cardiac victims recover before being sent home.
The Maples opened its Holistic Recovery Care program June 1, designed to let seniors recover at their own pace from heart attack and stroke.
Cathy Stacey Jones, national sales and marketing director for My Life Retirement, which runs The Maples, said there is no intent to push people through the program and out the door. Individuals can proceed at their own pace.
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covery program, plus they can get physio right in our building,” she said. “We’re offering the hope, the support, for seniors. We’re trying to get them to their goals in Chatham.”
In many cases, recovery from such ailments takes place in hospitals in London or Windsor for C-K residents.
“We can offer them a full recovery program, plus they can get physio right in our building. We’re offering the hope, the support, for seniors. We’re trying to get them to their goals in Chatham.”
Cathy Stacey Jones
“We can offer them a full re-
Jones said the program allows patients to have options when they’re checked out from hospital rather than going straight back to their homes.
“We work to bring them back up to close to their baseline,” she said. “It’s a stop-gap. Quite often, they can go back home, but they can’t until they’re a little stronger.”
And if the patient does not re-
cover to the point of being able to return to their home, Jones said, “The goal is to bring them as far back as we can and offer them a safe and supportive place to live.”
The focus is recovery. To what extend and how quickly is unique to each patient.
“Cardiac rehab can be incredibly slow. Stroke recovery can go a little faster,” Jones said. “We want to facilitate the most positive outcomes.”
And if that takes a little longer, so be it. She said most respite stays at retirement facilities are between 30 and
60 days. But with stroke and cardiac recovery often taking longer, the Holistic Recovery Care program does not have a designated end date for a patient.
“We don’t put a deadline on it. We’re looking at producing the most positive outcomes at their timeline,” Jones said. “We want a safe and supportive way to reach your goals without putting yourself at risk and so your family is not becoming caregivers.”
them updated on progress. “We treat the entire family, not just the person. This helps everybody recover from what they’ve been through,” she said.
The cardiac rehabilitation element is designed for those recovering from heart surgery, heart failure, or other cardiac events who may not be ready for traditional rehab pace.
Speaking of family, Jones added The Maples works with family members as well, keeping
Stroke rehabilitation at The Maples is a customized recovery program that helps individuals regain strength, movement and independence after a stroke. The focus is on rebuilding everyday skills.
More testing in Wheatley
to monitor wells in downtown Wheatley. On the recommendation of T.L. Watson and Associates, the new testing instruments will be installed to determine next steps towards the final closure of the monitoring well. This process will last for approximately six months.
There will be Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue Services staff on site daily to perform routine checks, and there is no concern for public safety associated with the ongoing testing, officials said.
Updates continue to be posted on the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent Wheatley Updates webpage, located at letstalkchatham-kent.ca/ wheatley-updates.
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One of the rooms at The Maples is shown here where stroke and cardiac victims can stay and recover at their own pace.
Used linens make major impact for R.O.C.K.
By Michael Bennett Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent
On the surface, donating used linens and mattress covers may not seem like headline news.
But to the Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K) support group, this is a great news story.
The University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus housing department will get new bedding for the 248 Steckley Hall residence for the 2025-26 school year. Instead of just tossing the old sheets in the trash, Kennedy Shadd, student life co-ordinator, and Emily Vollans, front desk clerk, had an idea.
“We thought R.O.CK. Missions would be a good place to donate them,” Vollans said. “We know the good things they do in the community, so we thought they could use them.”
Renee Geniole, Executive Director at R.O.C.K., was amazed by the ag school’s gesture.
“This is huge,” Geniole said. “We get a lot of blankets and sleeping bags donated, which are especially impactful in the wintertime. But to get this size of donation – and it’s almost all brand new - is definitely out of the ordinary.”
In fact, Geniole didn’t mind that it took two trips from Chatham to Ridgetown to collect the items.
“We couldn’t believe it; there were like 250 to 300 sheets and covers,” she said.
Geniole said the bedding will be distributed throughout Chatham-Kent to those in need. Along with their benevolent support of those living in outdoor encampments, R.O.C.K. supports people living below the poverty line in their own homes, motels, and shelters.
“We do a substantial outreach every week, not just outdoor locations; we go to motels and homes to visit people to make sure they get a meal and who might not economically be able to go out and get a new set of sheets,” she said. “We’ll also work with our community partners who support people in shelters, such as the Victoria Place municipal shelter.
“There are so many people below the poverty line who live day to day; many are almost in survival mode when you’re not even sure where you’re going to get a bite to eat,” stated Geniole. “A clean sheet, a clean blanket ... any kind of clean bedding ... can impact someone’s mental health.”
Geniole said one of the motels they visit is the former Bateman
Inn on Victoria Road at the 401, where several people live in poverty.
She said if anyone knows a person who needs this type of support, they can contact R.O.C.K. Missions at 519-351-1450 or by email ck@reachoutck.
com
Individuals who would like to seek assistance on their own can simply visit the Ridgetown Library, as all Chatham-Kent library branches can connect to R.O.C.K. Mis-
FACTORY SECONDS & USED STRUCTURAL STEEL
sions.
Geniole said R.O.C.K. is always grateful for any donations from the public.
“Whenever someone asks what is needed the most, hygiene products – especially feminine
ones – is at the top of the list,” she said. “Even items like a new toothbrush or a bar of soap, little things that you and I take for granted, go a long way.”
To make any kind of donation, visit reachoutck.com.
The Ridgetown Independent News photo
Renee Geniole of R.O.C.K. Missions picks up donated linens from the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus housing department. Kennedy Shadd and Emily Vollans help Geniole with the pickup.
New mural coming to downdown Chatham
interpretation and alignment, with the theme of Inspiring Community Pride Through the Exploration of Our History and Heritage within Chatham-Kent.”
Ruth Ann Pearce has been awarded the task of creating a new mural for the east-facing wall of the Garden Event Centre (formerly the River Rock), located on King Street West in Chatham.
According to BIA officials, Pearce’s submission stood out for its “creative
BIA executive director Kaitlin Goulet said she can’t wait to see the completed mural.
“We are excited to bring this beautiful artwork to life,” she said in a media release.
This project was made possible with support from the Historic Down-
town Chatham BIA members, IMPACT Graphics, and municipal councillors Michael Bondy, Brock McGregor, Marjorie Crew,
Conor Allin and Mayor Darrin Canniff for putting forth Hydro One funding to support the project.
“The mural will not only
enhance the aesthetic appeal of our downtown area but also celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Chatham,” Allin said.
The winning design will be printed as three panels, each measuring 12-feet wide by 16-feet tall.
Bruce Corcoran/The Chatham Voice
Artist Ruth Ann Pearce, second from the right, is congratulated for her winning design for a mural in downtown Chatham by, from left, Kaitlyn Goulet, executive director of the Historic Downtown Chatham BIA; Andrew Thiel, BIA co-chair; Lucinda Harp, BIA board member; Chatham Coun. Brock McGregor; and Chatham Coun. Conor Allin.
Community Events
Thursday, June 26, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1-4pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company. Donations welcome. Starting at 4pm is bike night come out for drinks and pool. Call 519-350-8937 for more info.
• 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 welcome.
• Blenheim Summer Concert Series featuring Adam Cousins - rain or shine. Starts at 7:00pm. Lawn chairs recommended. Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W., Blenheim.
• Dresden Summer Concert SeriesFree music at Rotary Park. Spirit of the Sixties will perform at 7:00pm. BBQ at 6:00pm. In event of rain head to “The Wheelhouse”, 547 North St., Dresden.
• Tilbury Legion BBQ starting at 5:00pm. $10 for a hamburger, cheeseburger or hotdog with fries or onion rings and a soft drink or water. Free juice box & chips for kids under 10 with a parent purchasing a meal.
• Lunch at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. 11am-1:30pm. Daily specials and menu items available. Everyone welcome.
Friday, June 27, 2025:
• 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 11:00 am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00pm. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions or fish & chips, $14.00 (HST included). Take out is also available by calling 519-3518733 or 519-351-5639. At 5:15 pm is our weekly Catch-The-Ace draw (tickets can be purchased at the bar). Fun Darts start at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome.
• Ridgetown Summer Concerts at Ridgetown Legion. Mudmen will perform at 7:00pm. 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown.
• Lunch at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. 11am-1:30pm. Daily specials and menu items available. Friday night supper is a Pork Tenderloin dinner with potatoes vegetables, garden salad and a bun. Dine ins $14, pickup $15. All meals are served at 6pm. Please call 519-352-8291 to order. Everyone welcome.
Saturday, June 28, 2025:
• 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.
• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out and have a chat, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or find out about our programs and upcoming events. No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome. 11am-2pm.
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 10:00am–9:30pm. Line Dancing lessons from 10:00am-12 noon. There will be meat draws at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open from 3:00pm–6:00pm. Come out and check out our menu. Entertainment by G.T.O. band 4:30-9:30 p.m. Everyone welcome
Sunday, June 29, 2025:
• Dresden Christian Concerts at Rotary Park, Dresden (St. George St near St. John St.) Rain Location is St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, St. George & St. John). One A-Chord will play at 6:30pm. Drive-in/Outdoor concert - bring your lawnchair.
• Ridgetown Summer Concerts at the Ridgetown Legion. Kilowatt Annie will perform at 7:00pm with a public pig roast. 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown.
written and produced by Rick. A rocking tune with a most memorable chorus. Lots of guitar, harmonica and special guest Derek Sherinian on Hammond organ. Food and drink from the Scouts. No admission, but we do pass the hat. Consider a $125 button for a full tax receipt. Lots of convenient parking. Bring your lawn chair. twocreeks.ca.
• 17th Annual Merlin Legion Community Family Fun Day. Bring the family!
2 Stanley St., Merlin. Games, music, face painting, hot wheel race track, colouring contest, food, inflatables, Fire Dept., Glitter tattoos, Caricature Drawings, Zoo 2 You, 50/50. Starts at 4:00pm and ends with Fireworks!
• Breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St from 9am to Noon. All meals are cooked to order. Everone welcome.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025:
• Canada Day at the Wallaceburg and District Museum. 10am-4pm: Inflatables, Face Painting, Carnival Games, Children’s Activity Areas, Canada Day Street Market, BALDOON DAYS south side of the L.O. Stonehouse Memorial Walking Bridge, Cooling Station, Thrift Stall, Girl Guide Cookie Station. 12 Noon -1pm: Canada Day Ceremony Including: Sing “O Canada” with Us! Speeches, Cake Cutting, Wallaceburg Martial Arts Demonstration. 1-4pm: Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music by Jeff Black.
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham for a Pig Roast Dinner Limited tickets available at the Legion Bar. Serving dinner from 1:00pm–6:00pm on the patio and being entertained by Allen James. In the event of bad weather, dinner & entertainment will move inside. Everyone welcome.
Wedensday, July 2, 2025:
• 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 Meatloaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome.
Fun Stuff
63. Not the start
64. Post CLUES DOWN
1. Creative expression
2. Fiber from the outer husk of a coconut
3. City in ancient Syria
4. College army
5. More disturbed
6. Pays no attention to
7. Restored
8. Competitions
9. Lyric poems
10. Famed American lawman
12. Expression of disappointment
14. Scars
CLUES ACROSS
1. Computer manufacturer
5. Noted space station
8. Kurt Russell film “Captain”
11. Automaton
13. Everyone has one 14. Incline from the vertical 15. Fights
16. Dunn & Bradstreet (abbr.)
17. Finishes off 18. Places to store things
20. Dutch painter Gerard __ 21. Smaller quantity 22. There’s a North, South and Central of these
25. In an early way
30. More spacious
31. Short-term memory
32. One who possesses
33. Sesame
38. Forbid
41. A way to explain
43. Not around
45. Evoke or suggest
47. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea
49. Dekameter
50. Fencing sword
55. “Luther” actor Idris
56. Affirmative (slang)
57. Afflicted
59. One point north of northeast
60. Born of
61. Arabic name
62. Hong Kong food stall: __ pai dong
19. Satisfy
23. Central European river
24. Brass instrument
25. One who gets paid to perform
26. Propel with oars
27. Long period of time
28. Woman (French)
29. Type of plane
34. Pitching stat
35. Pointed end of a pen
36. Pro sports league
37. Body part
39. Inoffensive
40. Yellowish cotton cloth
41. Feline
42. Does not tell the truth
44. Set out to attract
45. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation
46. Abba __, Israeli politician
47. Repair
48. Genus of flowering plants
51. Tributary of the High Rhine
52. Prejudice
53. C. European river
Kent Ag Hall noms named
Five people who have made significant contributions to Chatham-Kent’s rich agricultural history are being recognized by the Kent Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2025.
To be inducted at an offi-
cial ceremony Nov. 18, the names of three men and two women will be commemorated this year in a ceremony at Hidden Hills Golf and Country Club. Two of the honourees are being recognized posthumously. Bill and Jean Sloan of Bothwell are being celebrated for
Bonnie Ross
68, Thursday, June 12, 2025
Badder Funeral Home
Ronald Elwin Beckett
81, Saturday, June 14, 2025 Badder Funeral Home
Hudson St. Pierre
Friday, June 13, 2025 Badder Funeral Home
Sarahlee Coatsworth
81, Thursday, June 12, 2025
Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Marilyn Shaw
86, Thursday, June 12, 2025 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Grant Coatsworth
66, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Jean Pardo
89, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
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the contributions they made to the economy in East Kent. Through their family farm enterprise, the Sloans added value to the area, providing significant employment opportunities and support for local business.
Merlin area couple Bryan and Shannon Prince
OBITUARIES
Jason Tripp
50, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Life Transitions
Kenneth Maitland Eburne
79, Monday, June 16, 2025 Life Transitions
John Lyndon Warnock
68, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Life Transitions
Eileen Ross
99, Saturday, June 14, 2025 Nicholls Funeral Home
Rose Kamerman
78, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Kendrick Funeral Home
Robert "Bob" Knights
83, Sunday, June 15, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Lorna Doreen Roberts
97, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
will also be inducted. The couple is known for fostering a strong, inclusive agricultural community and promoting sustainable and innovative farm practices. They are also renowned for preserving and promoting Black history and the Buxton settlement.
John Jaques also joins the list. A resident of the former Zone Township, Jaques has championed technological and policy improvements in agri-business. He’s also worked to advance marketing strategies, disaster recovery programs and sustainability initiatives.
His work continues to benefit Canadian fruit and vegetable farmers. The Nov. 18 event will begin with a meet and greet at 11 a.m. Biographies will be presented and lunch will be served. Tickets can be purchased by calling Kathy Vanek at 519-683-2929.
Clarence White Cudmore
83, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Kam-Ng Chan
90, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
James "Bun" Anderson
67, Thursday June 12, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Megan Sewell
46, Monday, June 9, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Elaine Tewkesbury
80, Monday, June 16, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Karen Jeannette McCormick
70, Saturday, June 14th, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Philip "Phil" Zink
80, Saturday June 14, 2025 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Mary Ella French
Dump the Bill rally set for Dresden
A rally asking the Ontario government to repeal Bill 5 – legislation that greenlights the York1 landfill project near Dresden – is taking place July 3.
To be held at Rotary Park at 136 George St. in Dresden, the event will feature speeches by Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles, Walpole Island First Nation Chief Leela Thomas as well as Chatham-Kent
municipal officials. According to Dresden Citizens Against Reckless Environmental Disposal board chair Stefan Premdas, it’s hoped the rally will spur the province to re-institute a full environmental assessment on the development proposed by the Mississauga-based company.
The rally will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and all are welcome. For more information, contact dresdencared@gmail.com.
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70, Monday June 16, 2025 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
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Dillon Anthony William Dale June 30th, 2024 ~ 1 year ago
Today, like many other days brings special thoughts of you of happy times we all shared and caring things you used to do. And once more, it’s a reminder that life’s road is sometimes rough because the time we shared together just wasn’t long enough. For you were someone special who was thought so highly of who’ll always be remembered with affection, warmth and love.
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Dan Toth June 28, 2013
When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me, I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me to. So when tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think were far apart. For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart. Love always, Carol
Dan Toth - June 28, 2013
Thank You
I Miss You, Dad I’ve gotten through the worst part, The sea of endless tears, I’ve managed to go on from there, To travel through the years. I never have forgotten, The joys I shared with you, You’ll always be a part of me, Of all I say and do. And though I’m truly grateful For everything we had, My heart forever echoes . . .
The family of David Foulon would like to thank all who sent cards, flowers and especially the ongoing donations to the Chatham Hospice, of which special thanks go to the wonderful, considerate staff there who assisted in any way to make Davids’ stay with you comforting. Thank you to Brandi at Hidden Hills Golf Course for the set up and big screen tvs usage for the celebration of life video, and to the staff there in aiding in a wonderful send off to our dear Dave. The food, the camaraderie and attention to detail was so appreciated. To Jeff McGivern, Rose Peseski and staff of the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, your understanding and compassion was appreciated at our time of loss.
Take care one and all and may we all meet Dave again on the “Highway to Heaven” 10 - 4
“I really miss you, Dad!” Love you always, Tammy
Baptist Chapel “Come Out, Join Us” Sundays 11am and 7pm. Wednesdays 7pm, Friday 7pm. Old Hymns and KJV Preaching Go to chathambaptistchapel.com to watch sermons.
Welcome to the Maples Retirement Living
Experience an active retirement on the shores of the Thames River! The Maples is a vibrant community where opportunity and hospitality find the perfect balance. Parks, golf, and walking paths are minutes away. Shops, restaurants, and the casino just down the road. Everything you need is close to home.
When you’re not immersed in your scenic surroundings, enjoy the elegance that awaits you within this beautifully renovated property. Designed to meet your desires for comfort and community, The Maples features a hair & nail salon, a library and TV room, a private dining room, a chapel, and so much more. It’s your life, and it’s time to live it your way!
There’s something to do here, every hour, every day.