Stuff the trunk to help others
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
Ozzy the Audi wants you to “park” some donations in the trunk.
Decorated with more than 2,500 twinkling lights, the Smurf blue car will be driving across Chatham-Kent to collect food
and donations for the Salvation Army and other agencies.
Owner Brandon Taylor, who just purchased the 2010 AudiA4 last summer, said he got the idea for “Stuff the Trunk with Ozzy the Audi” after a discussion with his mom Michelle Medd. Medd told him she learned Wallaceburg’s Salvation Army was having a hard time meeting the
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“I was trying to think of something to do to help and came up with this,” he said. “We’ll have the trunk open and people can throw stuff in.”
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In addition to the 700 feet of lights held in place by painter’s tape, Ozzy features a rooftop Christmas tree, a wreath, as well as other festive trim.
Taylor, who is laid off from his seasonal job, said he has the time to give back and hopes to bring his oversized Christmas ornament to as many Santa Claus parades and events as possible. He said he’s
aiming to keep donations within the communities where they are collected.
Taylor has set up an email for
those who want to donate or to have Ozzy attend their event. If interested message ozzytheaudi@gmail.com. Contributed image
New doc taking patients
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Dr. Andrew Lanz-O’Brien has joined the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres as a part-time primary care physician in Chatham.
The doctor is accepting new patients that are registered with the Health Care Connect waitlist.
According to a CKCHC media release, Lanz-O’Brien brings a wealth of experience to the role. In 2020, the physician joined the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team as a full-time doctor in Blenheim following lengthy training in Chatham-Kent. CKCHC executive direc-
tor Sherri Saunders said the agency is looking forward to having Lanz-O’Brien join the team.
“We are honoured that Dr. Lanz-O’Brien chose CKCHC to further expand his primary care practice in Chatham-Kent,” said Saunders.
The physician said he’s happy to join the organization and expand his services.
“I have always loved delivering high-quality outpatient generalist healthcare,” the doctor said. “I am joining the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres because I believe that their vision of holistic care aligns well with mine, and I feel that we can
accomplish a lot of good and help many people together!” Dr. Lanz-O’Brien attended Blenheim District High School, and went on to study actuarial science at Western University and then changed careers to medicine. Lanz-O’Brien attended the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University. He went on to complete his residency training in Chatham at the Thamesview Family Health Team.
To inquire about becoming a patient of Lanz-O’Brien, contact 1-800-445-1822 or online at ontario.ca\healthcareconnect.
Brandon Taylor’s 2010 Audi A4, dubbed “Ozzy the Audi.”
Successes, failure at Pathways
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Municipal councillors heard from Chatham-Kent staff recently that the tiny cabins housing project on Park Street in Chatham is working. However, not everyone is in agreement that Pathways on Park is running smoothly.
The 50-unit tiny cabins facility has been up and running for the past threeplus months. Kim Crew, director of housing services for the municipality, said there are success stories. Nine people have successfully transitioned into long-term housing and two others have entered substance abuse treatment programs.
And eight people have
been removed from Pathways.
“Pathways on Park faces challenges,” Crew said, adding people can be removed for acts of violence, damage to property and open substance use. However, she stated being clean is not a requirement of living there.
“Not all participants have a goal to be sober,” Crew said.
Case managers will work to help steer people in that direction, though.
“We have case plans for each individual staying there. Each is unique,” Crew said.
All 50 cabins remain occupied, and 61 people are on a waiting list.
Crew said Pathways is a transitional housing initiative.
“It’s designed to replicate a housing environment as closely as possible,” she said, adding it is a semi-structured setting.
“This means the rules and policies are created to reflect what one would expect to adhere to in the community.”
Heather Brown, a resident at Pathways on Park, addressed council at the meeting. She said she’s a recovering addict and alcoholic and has lived in a cabin at the facility for the past two months.
“My experience is not close to what I was led to believe,” she said. Brown detailed her concerns in an article in the Nov. 20 edition of this newspaper. She spoke of rampant drug use by tenants, feces in the general
showers and an overall feeling of not being safe.
“I am not here just for myself. I am here for everyone,” Brown said. “Why don’t we start providing tools to a sober and better life?”
South Kent Coun. Ryan Doyle expressed concerns over the delivery of harm reduction kits to the site by R.O.C.K. Missions.
“If they’re not supposed to be doing drugs there, why are we dropping off harm supply kits,” he asked.
Crew replied that the fact kits are delivered there “doesn’t give them (residents) permission to use there. That gives them the materials to use safely. Where they use is their choice.”
Doyle remained unplacated.
Jodi Guilmette, general manager of health and human services for the municipality, said Chatham-Kent is mandated through CK Public Health to deliver harm-reduction programs.
“The premise is to make sure people are safe and to reduce the risk,” she said. “The research does not suggest it increases usage by providing safe tools. We do have a mobile program where people can call and have it (a harm reduction kit) delivered to their houses, and we treat this (Pathways on Park) as it’s somebody’s housing unit.”
Doyle was still unconvinced.
“Coun. (Rhonda) Jubenville and I have spoken
with multiple recovery homes, and all of them say that harm supply kits are more enabling than helping them,” he said. “I’m just at a loss on why it’s even a thought to give harm supply kits to a place where they’re not supposed to be doing drugs.”
Coun. Brock McGregor, chair of the board of
health, said the issue has been discussed heavily at CK Public Health.
“We’ve had many meetings that deal with harm reduction,” he said. “It’s part of our responsibility to provide. It would be my understanding we couldn’t direct the public health unit to not follow provincial promotion and prevention practices.”
Chatham Voice file photo Pathways on Park, as seen from a drone.
C-K staff meets with York1 consultant
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Municipal officials met with a consultant from York1 recently, and provided council with an update Nov. 17.
Council also learned York1 –who has plans to develop a recycling and landfill operation
near Dresden – has filed a court application against the municipality.
Emily Crawford, director of legal services for Chatham-Kent, said the legal filing was a response to the municipality’s stance.
“Administration has been very clear with York1 throughout the
evolution of what we understand to be their proposal for the site. Should they proceed, it would be the municipality’s expectation that they follow the Planning Act approval processes that rests with the municipality,” she said. “That has been reiterated to York1 several times.”
However, the company on Nov. 14 served the municipality with a court application from Ontario Superior Court in Chatham.
“They’ll be seeking a court order that they are exempt from those Planning Act approval processes, essentially on the basis of what they call legal non-conforming use,” Crawford told council Nov. 17. “It’s their position that because of prior activities on that site, they do not need to pursue these additional approval processes. Of course we’ll be opposing that.”
Dave Taylor, deputy CAO for the municipality updated council on the meeting he, CAO Michael Duben and general manager of development services Bruce McAllister had with York1’s planning consultant.
“We expressed the serious concerns the community has with the proposal, particularly about the lack of communication,” he said. “We don’t have the details on what the proposal even is.”
Taylor said there were details released through the province’s Environmental Registry in early 2024, but those predated On-
tario’s’ Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act, which removed the need for York1 to have an environmental assessment done on the Irish School Road property just north of Dresden.
“We don’t actually know whether York1 is proceeding with the same project or a different project,” Taylor said. “York1 has suggested there are changes. We asked the planner. We said we need the details. The community has a right to know.”
He added the municipal team also asked for details and background studies – information that was supplied to the province.
“We want to know things like where the truck traffic might actually go,” Taylor said. “The consultant provided some limited details.”
Hundreds of trucks could be using the site every day.
Duben said dealing with York1 has been frustrating.
“There’s a lot of misinformation in the information they’ve given the public,” he said.
There is no follow-up meeting planned as of yet, but C-K officials have left the door open.
“We’d be willing to meet if they provide the information we’ve asked for,” Duben said.
Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice Work is ongoing at the York1 property on Irish School Road north of Dresden. Yet no final approvals are in place.
Opinion
What will council do?
As requested, Mary Ellen Bench, the former integrity commissioner (IC) for Chatham-Kent, recently updated her report on North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville.
It was expected after a judicial review earlier this year “quashed” elements of Bench’s initial 2023 report that Jubenville violated two sections of the code of conduct for Chatham-Kent councillors.
mission by Bench.
This wasn’t a witch hunt or an attempt by the majority of council to stifle the ability of one councillor to express her opinions, despite how some people out there may seem to think.
The IC investigation came as a result of which flags should be flown at municipal buildings, and spilled over from council meetings to social media. Bench was contacted, investigated and levied a recommendation for Jubenville to be docked three month’s pay, and receive a reprimand. Bench said Jubenville violated two sections of council’s code of conduct. However, the judicial review stated the decision to punish for a violation of Section 10, Improper Use of Influence, was unreasonable. Hence the quashing of the report and the awarding of $20,000 to Jubenville.
The three-judge panel did agree that the councillor had violated Section 15, Discreditable Conduct, for bullying and harassment.
And that is the reason for the resub-
Every municipal council in Ontario has a code of conduct. And an IC. It is the IC’s job to review code complaints against a councillor when they are levied, and if that IC determines there is merit in the complaint, he or she will conduct an investigation.
As current IC Suzanne Craig told council recently, anonymous complaints are not investigated. However, when an IC deems it necessary to investigate a code complaint, all complainants are protected and the IC does not release those names. That is not being selective; that is a matter of provincial policy for municipalities.
Is Jubenville in violation? Bench, a respected IC across the province, believes so. Will council, who last time voted 13-3 to suspend Jubenville’s pay for three months and issue a reprimand, opt to this time issue the reprimand and to dock the councillor two months’ pay (a penalty recommended by Bench)? We’ll see when the matter returns to council.
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Editor: It’s almost election time.
Have you gone to or listened to one of the Chatham-Kent council meetings? Have you taken an interest in how your tax dollars are being spent?
Have you noticed the increase in homelessness and crime?
Well, now is the time to take notice. In one year –that’s right, just one year – we will be able to cast our votes to either keep the high spending elected officials that we currently have, or choose more practical, common sense thinkers who are willing to spend taxpayers’ dollars like it’s their own bank account.
At a recent deputation, some of this was pointed out as to how much this council has spent over the years.
• $5 million spent on the
tiny cabin project.
• $6 million on the Queens Line roundabout (and bridge reconstruction).
council
• $8.9 million on the Burke drain.
• $18 million on 101 McNaughton Ave. W.
• $33 million for gravel road conversion acceleration.
• $45 million proposed to divert Talbot Trail.
• $53 million proposed for The Hub, plus upwards of $6 million for the firehall move.
• Over $200 million proposed for the Recreation Master Plan.
• Over $1 billion proposed to be spent over the next 10 years on water/wastewater.
• Approximately $2.363B on the Asset Management Plan.
• In the 2025 budget, $242 million of the $445 million budget is related to employee-related and contracted services, 54 per cent. • 2025 tax increase per household was $176 based on an assessment of $176,000, 2026 will be $325 and 2027 will be $306, if there are no unforeseen expenses that need to be dealt with. What does this mean to you? It means that if you care about keeping your hard-earned dollars in your pocket, you should take these next 12 months and watch, listen and really know who you want to support in next year’s election. There seems to be only a few councillors who are working in your best interests, so next October, vote wisely.
Karen Pynenbrouck Chatham
Bench updates report on Jubenville
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
Chatham-Kent council will be asked once again if North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville should be penalized for breaching council’s code of conduct.
Expected to be brought forward at the Dec. 1 meeting, the return of the matter to council comes on the heels of a revised report from former integrity commissioner (IC) Mary Ellen Bench.
to its request to fly their flag. However, the matter caught fire on social media when Jubenville questioned the flying of Pride flag at Blenheim District High School.
Subsequently, complaints were made to the IC who commenced an investigation.
Bench was asked to revisit the issue to reconsider “appropriate” penalties for the events that transpired in 2023 regarding the flying of flags on municipal property.
In April of 2023, Jubenville brought an unsuccessful motion forward to council that only municipal, provincial and Canadian flags be flown at municipal sites. At the time Jubenville argued that Chatham-Kent should take an “all or nothing” approach, ruling out all special interest flags. She made the request after the pro-life Life in Motion group, did not receive a response
Bench’s investigation found the councillor had violated two sections of the code, relating to bullying and the improper use of influence.
Council ended up docking Jubenville three’s month’s pay, but the councillor challenged the integrity commissioner’s recommendation in court.
This past summer, a judicial review “quashed” Bench’s report and council’s penalty. Jubenville was also awarded $20,000 in costs from the municipality but has not been paid.
The three-panel judicial review determined that Jubenville had not violated Section 10 of the code, but found it was “reasonable” that she did breach section 15 of the code relating to discreditable conduct through bullying and harassment.
Bench was asked to address penalties for the section 15 violation.
In her new report, Bench recommends council suspend Jubenville’s pay for a two-month period.
But ultimately, it’s council’s decision.
“My role at this time is to reconsider my recommendations on penalty in view of the divisional court’s decision,” Bench wrote. “The purpose of this report is only to provide recommendations of appropriate penalty. The decision on penalty is ultimately in the hands of council.”
stand by it...let’s keep sim- ple and eliminate the divi- sion in the community.”
When contacted by The Voice about the issue after she posted the report on social media, Jubenville said she wanted the flag policy to be fair for all.
“I don’t regret making the motion,” Jubenville stated. “I still
Rhonda Jubenville
C-K to buy another ex-school
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Chatham-Kent is purchasing another vacant property.
After some debate, council opted to pull the trigger and purchase the former St. Ursula School on Lacroix Street in Chatham.
The plan is to demolish the
building and seek a developer to build affordable housing there, according to Ray Harper, director of municipal housing. It cost the municipality $1.7 million to obtain the land.
Not all councillors thought making the purchase was a wise move.
“I think we’re buying up too many properties right now for
affordable housing,” South Kent Coun. Ryan Doyle said. “We need it (affordable housing), but we have too many properties on the go. I don’t think this is the best use of our money at this point.”
North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville agreed.
“I think we’re doing our part in following along with the initiative in finding buildings for affordable housing. I think we just need to find some balance with how much money the taxpayer purse has versus acquiring all these properties,” she said.
property and have a private developer build the affordable housing.
“Attainable rent, affordable home ownership – there are a lot of different options that could come to the table,” he said.
“I think we’re buying up too many properties right now for affordable housing. We need it (affordable housing), but we have too many properties on the go. I don’t think this is the best use of our money at this point.”
- Coun. Ryan Doyle
The $1.7-million purchase price for the 4.44-acre parcel of land is in line with a third-party appraisal of its value, according to a municipal report. The funds will come from the municipality’s affordable housing reserve.
for construction on that site is expected to go out early next year.
On top of those, Chatham-Kent has an agreement in place to purchase 110 Sandys Street –with ownership expected to be switched to the municipality in late spring of next year. The plan is to renovate the current site of Meadow Park long-term care over to supportive housing.
As well, the municipality has purchased and demolished the former St. Agnes School at 55 Croydon St. A request for expressions of interest from private developers to seek proposals that will include affordable housing is expected to go out soon.
Chatham Coun. Brock McGregor said he’d rather see the land fall into municipal hands than wait for a developer scoop to it up on their own.
“When a property like this goes into the hands of a private developer, we lose control over what can happen to a property. It can just sit there, get boarded up, or have squatters,” he said.
“When we purchase a property, we can have input into the development.”
Harper said the plan is just that – for the municipality to prepare the
The municipality currently has three affordable housing projects under construction. One is at 101 McNaughton Ave. in Chatham, which will be a 27-unit senior’s building.
Target completion date is late spring of 2026.
Properties at 24 Redwood Cr. and 179 Eugenie St. in Chatham will see 11 family units built, featuring a mix of affordable, deeply affordable and attainable housing.
Completion dates there are slated for late 2026.
“When a property like this goes into the hands of a private developer, we lose control over what can happen to a property. It can just sit there, get boarded up, or have squatters. When we purchase a property, we can have input into the development.”
The property at 92 Churchill St., the former John N. Given School is also headed into municipal hands. Officials said the next steps are for administration to complete redevelopment options for council’s consideration in a future report, and “ideally these options would include family affordable housing.”
- Coun. Brock McGregor
And 199 Westcourt Blvd. in Wallaceburg is in the design stage. It will feature 72 units of affordable, deeply affordable and attainable housing. Tender
Property on Park Avenue East and Park Street near the Pathways on Park tiny cabin facility is undergoing remediation at the moment. Site development plans are in the works for supportive and a mix of affordable, deeply affordable, and attainable housing.
Stay healthy, get vaccinated: CKHA, CKOHT
As we head into the 2025-26 cold and flu season, officials with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) and C-K Ontario Health Team (CKOHT) are joining forces for their Right Care, Right Place campaign.
The campaign is designed for residents to stay healthy, know where to get vaccinated, and understand where to go for care – regardless of whether they have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Health-care officials said vaccination continues to be one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious illness. This also helps preserve hospital capacity and reduce strain on the health-care system.
The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit (CKPHU) is hosting a series of vaccination clinics for eligible populations. Residents can view clinic schedules and book appointments on CKPHU’s website, https://ckphu.com/respiratory-illness/
The CKOHT vaccine resource page also lists additional locations – such as pharmacies, BridgeCare, MobileCare, and local primary care offices – where vaccines are available. Check out https://www. ckoht.ca/vaccines/
A key goal of this year’s campaign is to ensure residents know how to access the right care, in the right place, at the right time, officials said.
To learn more, visit www.ckoht.ca/rightcarerightplace for vaccination and health-care info, and CK Public Health’s page
on respiratory illness at ckphu.com/respiratory-illness/.
To book a vaccination through public health, visit municipalityofchathamkent.perfectmind. com.
“This campaign is about ensuring that every member of our community
knows where to turn for the care they need,” Adam Topp, president and CEO of CKHA, said in a media release. “By working together across organizations, we can provide consistent information, strengthen access to services, and support residents in making in-
formed decisions about their health.”
By choosing the most appropriate care option, residents can help reduce wait times, improve their own experience, and ensure emergency departments remain available for those who need them most, officials said.
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Local health-care groups urge Chatham-Kent residents to gear up for cold and flu season by getting updated vaccinations.
IC details her role with council
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Forty-five minutes of council training from Chatham-Kent’s integrity commissioner (IC) at a recent council meeting earned nary a single question from councillors.
Suzanne Craig, the municipality’s IC, spoke to council Nov. 17 after the body of elected officials requested on Sept. 8 that she provide them with some training over their own code of conduct.
As well, three days before the council meeting, Craig sent councillors an information bulletin that another issue has been raised in regard to this council.
“It’s not a sign of an investigation,” she said of the bulletin, adding it was a means to offer advice and education.
During her info session with council, Craig said she believed it was “really important for the public to hear what I provide to council,” and to explain how she is proceeding based on provincial guidelines and legislation.
“Integrity commission-
ers allow people to bring their issues forward other than going to court,” she explained.
Municipal codes of conduct came into being as a result of a judicial inquiry in Toronto over computer equipment leasing back in 1999.
Auditor generals, ombudsmen and ICs began to spring up. Codes of conduct became mandatory for municipal councils, as did ICs.
Craig said an IC is independent and impartial.
“I’m an independent officer and I report to council,” she said.
As for the code of conduct, those are developed by municipalities.
“It is council’s agreement on standards that they espouse that they will follow. It’s not mine,” Craig said.
She added the codes have complaint procedures and they are investigations, not punishments.
“It’s a reset; a course correct,” Craig said.
When a complaint comes in, she said it does not automatically result in an investigation. Vexatious
complaints are dismissed outright.
Craig said she takes code investigations “very seriously.
“However, I believe the effectiveness of my role is to assist members of council to understand what the rules say so that they can continue to do what they were elected to do,” she said.
Craig explained the Municipal Act sets out what a councillor can face if they violate their code of conduct – a reprimand and/ or a suspension of pay for up to 90 days.
“Councillors, you are not employees. You can’t be suspended; you can’t be terminated,” she told council, although that could change next year.
Craig warned that proposed changes at the provincial level could make punishments go much further than they do today. Beyond reprimands and pay docking, the Ford government’s Bill 9 is seeking to give councils the power to unseat a member of council.
That legislation will be voted on in 2026.
Craig picked to serve C-K for another year
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Chatham-Kent council voted to have Suzanne Craig of SC Consulting serve as its integrity commissioner (IC) for another year.
At its Nov. 17 meeting, council voted 13-3 to have Craig continue to handle the duties from Nov. 25 of this year until Nov. 25, 2026.
Of the three no votes, Coun. Michael Bondy’s abstention counted as a no. The other two, from councillors Rhonda Jubenville and Alysson
Storey, happen to be from councillors who have been the subject of IC reviews in recent years.
Jubenville said she has nothing against Craig, but voted against the principle of having an IC in the first place.
“I don’t support the office of the IC as it is laid out right now. I think the office is deeply flawed at the provincial level,” she said. “And by the sounds of it, with Bill 9, it is going to be heading in a more authoritarian direction.”
Bill 9 contains legislation that, if passed, could give a municipal council the
With current Municipal Act regulations, Craig said “the suspension of pay is accountability – this was the intent of the legislation. Misconduct should not be financially rewarded.”
Provincial legislation protects complainants from exposure.
“Who speaks with me,
who emails me, who calls me, I cannot disclose, unless that person gives me consent,” Craig said. “I follow the complaint process. It has to be filed by a member of staff, council or the public. I don’t take anonymous complaints.”
Craig stressed councillors can most certainly express their opinions, “but
should be mindful of the unfairness of stating opinion as fact.
“Stating one’s opinion without fact-checking accuracy and presenting opinion as fact is not only conduct that runs afoul of the code, it is misleading to the public and incredibly damaging to the reputation of staff,” she said.
power to remove a sitting councillor.
Jubenville took the municipality and then IC Mary Ellen Bench to a judicial review after receiving a reprimand and being docked 90-days’ pay in 2023 over social media comments she made in regard to what types of flags should be flown at municipal buildings. The judicial review quashed the reprimand and pay suspension.
In September, Storey was reprimanded for her comments at a meeting in Dresden in late 2024 over the C-K Community Hub.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT NO CHILD WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
PORCHLIGHT NIGHT - Volunteers visit homes in Chatham to collect toys, food and monetary donations on December 1st. PorchlightInfo@chathamgoodfellows.ca
STREET SALES - Friday Dec. 12th & Saturday Dec. 13th will be the Chatham Goodfellows Street Sales Campaign. Volunteers canvass at the entrances of local businesses where you will sell the annual Goodfellows paper and collect monetary donations. StreetSalesInfo@chathamgoodfellows.ca
TOY PACKING - Annual Toy Packing from December 8th-11th!
ToyPackingAndDeliveryInfo@chathamgoodfellows.ca
FOOD PACKING - Set for Dec. 18th starting at 8am. Between 1,500-1,600 food boxes are packed every year, if you wish to help on this day the Goodfellows can’t wait to see you there! FoodPackingAndDeliveryInfo@chathamgoodfellows.ca
DELIVERIES - Toy Hamper deliveries will take place on December 17th and Food Hamper deliveries will take place on December 18th starting at 12:00pm until finished!
Theycan’tdothiswithoutyou.Thankyouforvolunteering!
Make a monetary donation
Chatham Goodfellows need cash donations to help us purchase turkeys, ham and turkey rolls, as well as other foods for a lovely Christmas meal as well as enough provisions for a week through the holidays for each family.Monetary donations can be sent via:
E-transfer to: donate@chathamgoodfellows.ca
Mail Cheques to: Chatham Goodfellows.
P.O. Box 114, Chatham, ON N7M 5K1
Tax Receipts will be issued for all donations.
Contribute through Street Sales
Look for Chatham Goodfellow volunteers to be outside of businesses and on the street collecting as we have done in the past. Every dollar is appreciated! Friday, Dec. 12th & Saturday, Dec. 13th.
Organize a workplace or family good and toy drive
Local businesses, families and individuals who organize food and toy drives are very important to the No Child Without a Christmas success. If you would like to organize a special event please email: info@ chathamgoodfellows.ca.
’Burg man charged for sharing child sexual abuse material
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Following a two-month investigation police on Nov. 19 arrested a Wallaceburg man on charges of sharing sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM) on the social media
platform Snapchat and through Dropbox.
In September, Chatham-Kent police’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit received information from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children that a Chatham-Kent
resident was sharing such material.
On Nov. 6, the unit raided the man’s home in Wallaceburg, seizing several electronic devices and searching the residence.
Police analyzed the devices and allege that the man was
communicating with multiple people under the age of 16 and that he was found to be in possession of CSAEM.
On Nov. 19, officers arrested their suspect.
A 25-year-old Wallaceburg man is charged with posses-
sion of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, luring a child and making sexually explicit material available to a child.
The man was held in custody pending a bail hearing and the investigation is continuing.
Teams raise $35K for treatment centre
Teams focused on the jack and delivered $35,000 in support to the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent (CTCF) recently in the Boccia for the Kids tournament.
Hosted at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre, the event brought together participants from across the province, including families, local businesses, and treatment centre clients and staff.
The day featured friendly yet competitive boccia play, highlighting the sport’s focus on precision, strategy, and inclusion.
The object is to get your ball closer to the target ball, the jack, than your competition.
The CTCF congratulated the Quinte Leatherbacks, who secured the tournament champion-
ship following a series of round-robin and playoff matches.
The success of the event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, officials said.
Funds raised through Boccia for the Kids will directly support essential programs at the Children’s Treatment Centre, including social Work, therapeutic recreation, music therapy and specialized equipment — services that are not fully funded by government sources but remain critical to the well-being of children and families in Chatham-Kent.
“Boccia for the Kids reflects our community’s commitment to inclusion,” said Mike Genge, president and CEO of the CTCF, in a media release.
“This tournament brought people of all abilities to-
gether and highlighted the importance of ensur-
ing every child has access to the supports they need to thrive. We are grateful to everyone whose contributions made this tournament possible.”
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Boccia for the Kids participants, from left, Donald Jackson, Bill Moore and J.P. Aarts had some fun and were
fundraising that saw $35,000 raised for the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent.
A day of inclusion, competition & community impact.
Boccia for the Kids brought together CTC families, local businesses, and teams from across the province for a full day of inclusive play at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and participants, the event raised $35,000 to support essential programs at the Children’s Treatment Centre, including Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, and specialized equipment.
Congratulations to the Quinte Leatherbacks on their championship win, and thank you to everyone who made this event a community success.
C-K’s top doc urges water testing
CK Public Health is reminding residents who rely on private wells for drinking water that regular testing is essential to protect health and safety.
Contaminated water can carry harmful microorganisms including bacteria. Contaminated water may cause serious illness, or even death, officials said during a recent board of health meeting.
Testing well water is a
shared responsibility between private well owners and CK Public Health.
While the health unit provides free testing services for bacteria that can be found in well water, private well owners must take the initiative to collect and submit samples.
“According to the provincial auditor general’s recent report, despite the availability of free testing, less than one-third of Ontarians who rely on private wells tested their
water within the past 12 months,” Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, medical officer of health for Chatham-Kent, said in a media release. “Testing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent illness from drinking water.”
Public health officials urge residents to test their well water three times per year, suggesting early spring, summer and fall as the prime times to test. There is no charge to
have your water tested through CK Public Health. Residents can pick up bottles at any municipal service centre or CK Public Health office.
Samples can be dropped off at CK Public Health’s offices at 177 King St. E. in Chatham between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday or from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Fridays. Results are usually available within two to four business days.
Registering and access-
Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, medical officer of health for CK
lic Health, examines a raw water sample from Lake
fore treatment and compares it to processed
ing results online through the Public Health Ontario website helps accelerate matters.
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National Hospice Palliative Care Month
Living with a life-threatening illness, or providing care for a loved one as they near end of life, can be very difficult. At Chatham-Kent Hospice we are here to help. We provide residential hospice palliative care that focuses on comfort, quality of life, and supporting the precious moments families share with their loved one during their final days together.
Our Mission - We provide end-of-life care and grief support that nurtures relationships for all.
Our Vision Together, we create a community where the best possible end-of-life care and grief support are available.
The hospice includes ten fully furnished suites, with state of the art medical equipment and room for family members to stay overnight if they wish.
Additional spaces in the hospice include family gathering and meal spaces, a bereavement support area, courtyard, resource library and meeting rooms. The overall design allows us the flexibility to grow new outreach programs and play a role in developing a centre of learning for healthcare providers and the families of Chatham-Kent.
Chatham-Kent Hospice also offers grief & bereavement support to anyone in the community that has experienced a loss.
Living with a life-threatening illness, or providing care for a loved one as they near end of life, is very difficult. Chatham-Kent Hospice is here to help! By reaching out to us at the time of diagnosis or anytime throughout your illness, we can support you to navigate the healthcare system and help you get the care you need, including no cost residential hospice end-of-life care.
519-354-3113 | www.chathamkenthospice.com
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to show our support for the
National Hospice Palliative Care Month
Upcoming Events:
Pickleball for Hospice Holiday Classic
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Team up and join the Chatham-Kent Pickleball Club for a fun day of Pickleball! Collect pledges, compete for great prizes and raise essential funds in support of the end-of-life care offered at Chatham-Kent Hospice.
Horns for Hospice
Saturday, December 27, 2025
In order to provide these services to our community at no cost, we rely on donations. The Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation must raise on average $182,000 every month to meet Hospice’s operating needs.
Grab your friends and be merry at the annual Horns for Hospice featuring The Soul Remedy Orchestra at the Fortress Tavern.
245 Wellington St. W., Chatham • 519-352-2710 alexanderfuneralhome.ca DanielHoule
Community Events
Thursday, November 27, 2025:
• Join us every Thursday Afternoon for a Jam Session at the Merlin Legion. Everyone welcome between 1-4pm and consider staying for an early dinner! Donations are welcome so bring your singing voice or musical instrument.
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre at 1:00pm. Members & non-members welcome.
• Free Community Meal from 5:306:30pm St Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave Chatham. Everyone welcome.
Friday, November 28, 2025:
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–-1:30pm. Supper served 4:00-6:00pm. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions or fish & chips, $15.00 (HST included). Take out available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts at 7:00pm. Members & non-members welcome.
• Tilbury Legion kitchen open at 5:00pm before the Santa Claus parade, enjoy a meal, park and watch the parade. 4 Stewart St., Tilbury. Everyone welcome, no need to be a member!
• Lunch at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. 11-1:30pm. Daily specials, fish & chips and other menu items available. Friday night supper is a breaded pork chop dinner with potatoes, vegetable, coleslaw and a bun. Dine in $14, pickup $15. Served at 6pm.
Saturday, November 29, 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, do your homework, or find out about our programs and upcoming events. No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome. 11am-2pm.
• The CWL of St. Michael’s Parish will be holding their annual Bazaar from 11:00am-2:00pm. Corner of Maple & David streets, Ridgetown. Enjoy fresh and frozen home baking, frozen
apple crisp, fresh cabbage rolls, frozen homemade soups and more. This year’s Donation Raffle Basket has a retail value of over $300.00. Shop early for best selection and stay for a hot $5.00 lunch.
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 10:00am-9:30pm. Line Dancing lessons 10:00am-12 noon. Meat draws at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open 3:00pm-5:30pm. Come out and check out our menu. Entertainment by D.A.M. Band from 4:30-9:30pm. Members & non-members welcome.
• A Dickens of a Murder – festive murder mystery dinner show by The Mysterious Players (Ontario’s longest-running improv murder mystery company) Doors open 6:00pm, Dinner/ Show 7:00pm. Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club, Blenheim, ON Book: bit. ly/make-a-reservation-now. Contact: info@mysteriousplayers.com, mysteriousplayers.com.
• Tilbury Legion meat draw at 5:00pm with extra prizes. Acousticats will play from 7:00-10:00pm. 4 Stewart St., Tilbury. Everyone welcome, no need to be a member.
• Jingle Bells Christmas Bazaar 10:00am -2:00pm. Christ Church Anglican, 80 Wellington St W, Chatham, ON. Lunch available for purchase. Soup/Sandwich/ Dessert/Beverage $10.00. Dessert/ Beverage $5.00. White Elephant Table, Baking, Preserves, Books and so much more! Something for Everyone!
Sunday, November 30, 2025:
• The CK Singers are excited to present “A Rockin’ Christmas” concert at 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 60 Fifth St Chatham. With soloists Aimee Clifford, Andrew Derynck and Holly McCubbin and special guests 3 Rivers Horn Choir. Freewill offering to Outreach for Hunger. Everyone welcome! Hear some new variations on old favourites and get in the mood for the holidays in the best way possible—with music!
• A Swingin’ Big Band Christmas with The Brass Factory at the UAW Hall, 88 Elm St., Wallaceburg. 2:00pm. Doors open at 1:30pm. Free admission with a suggested minimum donation of $20 towards Our Hospital Our Future, Wallaceburg Redevelopment Campaign.
• Breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St from 9am until Noon. All meals are cooked to order. Everyone welcome.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025:
• Capture Your Memories. Chatham Branch Meeting Room. 6:30pm-7:30 pm. Join us to learn how to turn your favourite recipes, special photographs or funny stories into a one of a kind gift. Registration is required, please call 519.354.2940, email cklibrary@ chatham-kent.ca or message us via Facebook with your library card number to save your spot in this program.
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00pm or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00pm. Member & non-members welcome.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025:
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Our daily special is Meatloaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Members & non-members welcome.
• Patricia M. Productions Monthly Luncheon Fashion Show for Outreach for Hunger at the Satellite Restaurant. 145 King St. W. Chatham. 519-352-5281, call restaurant for reservations. Showtime 12noon-1pm. Fashions by Goldcoast Fashions.
Thursday, December 4, 2025:
• Jam Session at the Merlin Legion. Everyone welcome between 1-4pm and consider staying for an early dinner! Donations are welcome. Bring your singing voice or musical instrument.
• Blue Christmas service at 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s Congregational Church on Park Ave. West. If you are navigating grief and loss this Christmas, we invite you to join us. The service will consist of familiar Christmas music, scriptures, and a short message, followed by refreshments. For more information, call the church at 519-436-0255
• CKPL will be hosting an “Intro to 3D Printing” workshop on from 5:30pm6:30pm at Chatham Branch in the Board Room (second floor). Registration is required. To register for this free workshop, please call 519-354-2940, email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca or message CKPL on Facebook.
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. The Popular L.A. Bingo starts at 7:00pm. Members & non-members welcome.
Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-anon can help! Call - leave message - 519-350-3462
Alcoholics Anonymous Chatham-Kent. Call or Text 519-360-5246 or see our website aachathamkent.com.
Fun Stuff
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10. Days (Spanish)
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Events
Holiday ticket time at CKHAF
Put a ticket in someone’s stocking and help the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF).
The foundation has launched its Igniting Healthcare Holiday 50/50 draw recently, and it features $10,000 in early bird prizes, as well as a grand prize that grows with every ticket sold.
The draw runs until Jan. 8 at noon. The winning ticket will be chosen shortly thereafter. Proceeds support mammography services at CKHA.
The CKHAF’s summer draw saw Wallaceburg’s Sandra Denomy take home more than $50,000.
“Nothing beats the moment when we get to share the good news with our winners,” said Christine Mitchell, president & CEO of CKHAF, in a media release. “It’s joy, shock, and laughter, and the best part is that every one of those moments only happens because the community has come together to support local healthcare.”
Recent changes to the Ontario Breast Screening Program have expanded eligibility, now allowing individuals aged 40 to 74 to self-refer for routine screening. As a result, officials said more people than ever are choosing CKHA for their mammograms.
At the same time, the hospital’s mammography equipment has reached the end of its expected service lifespan, a natural part of the cycle for heavily used medical imaging tools. Updated imaging technology will help improve early detection, reduce downtime, and decrease the need for repeat scans or follow-up procedures, while providing faster, clearer results that help patients feel more confident and supported throughout the screening process.
“As more patients turn to our hospital for screening, we need tools that match today’s expectations for quality, accuracy, and comfort,” Mitchell said. “That’s where community support is so powerful. Together, we can help strengthen breast imaging services right here at home.”
Tickets are available online at ignite5050.ca, in person at the CKHAF office at 9 Ursuline Ave. in Chatham (Monday through Thursday), and at select pop-up events across the region. Players must be at least 18 years old and physically located in Ontario at the time of purchase.
Since 2019, the Ignit-
ing Healthcare 50/50 has awarded more than $1 million in prizes while helping CKHA invest in diagnostic tools and health-care services for the community.
“This really is the most wonderful draw of the year,” said Mitchell. “Someone in our community could start 2026 with a life-changing win, and at the same time, they’ll be helping ensure exceptional breast imaging continues right here in Chatham-Kent.”
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Bruce Corcoran/The Chatham Voice Santa and Christine Mitchell, president and CEO of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation, get ready for the Most Wonderful Draw of the Year, the holiday Igniting Healthcare 50/50 draw.
Santa for Seniors returns
By Michael Bennett Local Journalism Initiative
The Ridgetown Independent
Santa for Seniors launched its 2025 campaign recently to connect with every senior citizen in Chatham-Kent during the Christmas holidays.
The local volunteer group encourages everyone to write cards and send gifts to seniors during this holiday season.
“With 2,000 seniors living in retirement and nursing homes, and hundreds more living on their own, we’d like each senior to get a greeting card and gift again this year,” said co-organizer Emmalee Longbottom.
Santa for Seniors is a project inspired by many other food and gift drives that took place in Chatham-Kent during the COVID pandemic.
Marie Gordon
85, Friday, November 14, 2025
Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Paul Michael Stevenson
61, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Life Transitions
Betty Jean Walden
80, Saturday, November 15, 2025 Life Transitions
Donna Korzenko
87, Sunday November 16, 2025 Life Transitions
Murray Hebblethwaite
75, Monday, November 10, 2025 Kendrick Funeral Home
Tom Oakes
73, Sunday, November 16, 2025 Kendrick Funeral Home
Joyce Irene Parkes
86, Monday, November 17, 2025 Nicholls Funeral Home
Individuals and families are encouraged to write holiday cards and put together a package of small gift items, which will be delivered by Santa for Seniors volunteers – and Santa himself – to seniors living in retirement and nursing homes across Chatham-Kent in time for Christmas.
“Too often, the senior population is forgotten during the holiday sea-
OBITUARIES
Marion Joanne Blake
68, Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Nicholls Funeral Home
Maureen Matlock
78, Thursday, November 13, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Debra Lynn "Deb" Speed
65, Thursday, November 13, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Jim Reid
86, Thursday, November 13, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Keith Leatherdale
86, Thursday, November 13, 2025 McKinlay Funeral Home
Patricia Ann Leight
70, Monday, November 17, 2025 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Terence Mitchell Koroll
33, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
son,” said Dava Robichaud, co-chair of the Santa for Seniors initiative, now in its sixth year.
“Many seniors who live in retirement and nursing homes, as well as those who live independently, will be spending the holidays lonely and isolated.”
Robichaud said the last few years have been particularly challenging for many seniors in the community due to the restric-
tions in place.
“Isolation continues to be a challenge, especially for seniors, and we hope to brighten their day with some gifts and cards from every corner of Chatham-Kent,” said Robichaud.
Many families make it a weekend project to create homemade Christmas cards and put together boxes of gift items, such as toiletries, cookies, tea, puzzles, hats, gloves, stationery and other small gifts.
Giuseppe "Joseph" Matteis 91, Wednesday November 19, 2025 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Alice Jean Carrie Hooper
73, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Badder Funeral Home
Ed Jurasek
70, Saturday, November 15, 2025 Badder Funeral Home
Gail Unsworth
85, Saturday, November 15, 2025 Badder Funeral Home
Jack Roest
78, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Badder Funeral Home
Warren Beecroft
76, Monday, November 17, 2025 Badder Funeral Home
Richard Gryp
76, Monday, November 17, 2025 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
When completed, cards and unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the TekSavvy Security Kiosk, 800 Richmond St. in Chatham (in the plaza next door to the McDonald’s Restaurant), or at Community Living Administration Offices in Wallaceburg at 1100 Dufferin Ave. Volunteers will sanitize all gifts before wrapping and placing them in boxes. The deadline to submit cards and gifts is Dec. 12.
Santa for Seniors volunteers will spend the next week organizing and packing the items for delivery the week of Dec.
18-23.
Boxes and cards will be safely distributed to all retirement and nursing homes in Chatham-Kent, and cards will be included in all Meals on Wheels deliveries.
Longbottom said the community came together to provide more than 5,800 greeting cards and more than 800 gifts to local seniors in the first year of the Santa for Seniors program in 2020.
Since then, more than 5,275 gifts and 14,860 greeting cards have gone out to seniors, thanks to the many local residents who take the time to participate.
“Let’s come together again as a community to send out as many cards and gifts to our senior population as we can,” Robichaud said. “If you’d like to contribute, spend some time this weekend with your family and have some fun writing cards and putting together gift boxes.”
If you would like to support Santa for Seniors, you can send an email to santaforseniors@teksavvy.ca.
245 Wellington St. W., Chatham 519-352-2710 alexanderandhoulefuneralhome.ca 4 Victoria Ave, Chatham (519) 352-2390
Bill Bowden
75, Monday, November 17, 2025 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
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With great sadness we announce the passing of Ida Marie (Card) Cartier Vsetula on November 13, 2025. Born May 10, 1940, Bothwell, ON. Survived by sons David and Brian Cartier. Will be dearly missed by family and friends. Cremation has taken place at her request. Ashes will be placed in Fansher Creek near her childhood family farm.
In Memoriam
Remembering you with love
Danny McGaffey
Nov. 23, 2018 - Nov. 23, 2025
Classifieds
Beecroft:
It is with great sadness that we announce that Warren passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the age of 76. Born in Chatham, son of the late Reginald and Melba (McLeod) Beecroft. Beloved husband and best friend of Annemarie (Hack) Beecroft. Loving father of Glen, Mike, Jessey (Stuy) Beecroft. Survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also survived by his sister Cheryl Byrne, sisters-in-law Lynn (Welsh) Beecroft, Kathy Hack, Betty (Larry) Pinsonneault, brother-in-law Dennis Ramboer, several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Dan, Brian, and Kevin Beecroft and sister Janice Ramboer. Warren retired from Siemens. He was also a skilled carpenter, knew many trades and took immense pride in his work. Warren was charming, quick witted, kind, generous and enjoyed sharing stories. He was a pillar of strength, wisdom and unconditional love. Warren and Annemarie enjoyed traveling, and together travelled all over North America during their 59 years of marriage, making many memories and friends along the way. At Warren’s request cremation has taken place. His family will remember him privately. Online condolences may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to the John C. Badder Funeral Home, Thamesville.
November 27, 2025
We think about you always, we talk about you still. You have never been forgotten, and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again.
Lovingly remembered by Mary Jane, children, grandchildren & great grandchildren
Wanted
CONSIGNMENT OR BUY: Wanted: Coin collections and silver coins. Call Paul 289228-2817.
Christmas Trees
Lessons
Guitar Lessons available. Chording and picking. Phone 519-9172339.
Christmas trees
Miller Christmas Trees! New Location: corner of Richmond and West St., Chatham. 11:00am-6:00pm. Call 519-437-1008 for more info. Christmas pots also available.
Needed Immediately. Part-Time Cook, approximately 25hrs per week. Experience required. Also, needed, Casual Part-Time Cook Tuesdays to Saturday. email resume to: legionbranch642@ gmail.com. Phone 519-351-8733.
NEED GROUT CLEANING??
Call Alec! Over 25 years experience. We are local. Carpet & Area Rugs. Call now for Holiday Entertaining. 226-229-0451. email greenand spotless@gmail. com.
Complete living room set. Sofa & chair & end tables. Lamps, pictures, pillows & many accessories. Everything matching. All A-1. Asking $450.00. Telephone 519354-1894.
Sofa Bed, soft brown, excellent condition. $100. Phone 519-3524237.
Silk Cemetery
Saddle Arrangements. Everyday/ Holidays. Readyto-go. Many colours available. $40. 519-3543411
Sell your items in the Classifieds!
Ads starting at only $7 + tax. Call 519-397-2020 or email michelle@ chathamvoice. com
Love always and forever your Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Wanted to Buy: Antiques, costume jewellery, gold, silver, coins, military, furniture, tools. We Buy All - Paid Cash. 519-7278894. Have non-restricted firearms? Fully licensed collector will pick-uppreserve history, don’t destroy it! Estates/private transactions welcome. Call 519-359-8705.
Estate Sale in House 7135 Creek Line, Pain Court about 2 miles from Bear Line Saturday, Nov. 29, Sunday, Nov. 30 9am-3pm. Something for everyone. Vintage items. Pics to follow on Yard & Garage Sale Chatham on Facebook, Nov. 27. Announcement
Chatham Baptist Chapel New Children’s Sunday School Has Opened! 11am each Sunday. **Free ride pick up available if needed. Call 519-354-1999. chathambaptistchapel.com
Thanks to my family and friends who attended my 90th birthday celebration. For cards, phone calls, food and money for the food bank. Thank you to Shannon and her crew for decorating the hall and Trus for the snack table. Florence Cole.
FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, single 3 pc. bath home located at 86 Lamila St., Thamesville. One house from school, new street and curbs. Newer family room addition, garden shed, new furnace & a/c unit 5 years ago. 132’ x 86’ lot. Quiet neighbourhood. Immediate possession available. Phone 519-4367631 for info.
The Chatham Voice is looking for carriers in the areas of Henry O’Way, St. Clair Estates, Adelaide, Lansdown, Ellwood, Colborne, Murray, Water, etc. Email michelle@chathamvoice.com or more route information!
MPP Trevor Jones Colouring Contest!
Calling all young artists in Chatham-Kent!
Show off your creativity in our Christmas-themed colouring contest for kids 4 to 12!
Christmas!!
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 Heritage Drive, Unit #100. 519.351.0510. All entries must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at 10pm. 3 winners from each age category will be selected and will each receive a special prize! Winners will be notified via phone call or email by December 15, 2025.
Trevor Jones