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Nina Valkhoff has painted vibrant street murals – many featuring endangered animals – in 16 countries across the globe. Now the Rotterdam, Netherlands artist has added Canada as country number 17. As part of CK CanJam 26, she spent last week creating a life-like orange pussycat peering down from a wall adjacent to the Mission Thrift Store parking lot.
Dubbed “Simon’s Room,” the mural showcases a green-eyed feline lounging beneath a lamp amidst a play of shadow and light. “It’s like a feeling,” said Valkhoff of the painting, adding she took her inspiration from a photograph taken by a friend. “It creates a cozy, homey type of atmosphere.” A full-time artist for the past 26 years, Valkhoff has worked with brands such as Dove, The Body Shop, PETA and Red Bull and has highlighted the need to protect species at risk through her paintings of
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plants and animals. In 2024, she presented her work to the Spanish and Dutch royal families in the STRAAT museum in Amsterdam, during the exhibition ‘Duo’. “Time flies when you’re having fun,” the 44-year-old said of her career as an artist, adding she loves what she does for a living. Chatham-Kent is Valkhoff’s final stop in a six-week tour of Canada – her first time
visiting the country. Before arriving in Southern Ontario, she painted murals in British Columbia, in both Chilliwack and Nelson. After experiencing the beauty of the West Coast, Valkhoff said she had her doubts about C-K. But after being here, her opinion changed. “I love the people here,” the artist said, adding it’s been a positive experience and she would “100 per cent return”
if asked. “The feedback from the community has been very good. I thought this would be like an industrial setting but in reality, it feels like I’m in a cozy city centre. Please invite me again!” Now in its third year, CK CanJam is proving to be popular with artists and the public alike, said co-organizer Sarah Steele. Continued on page 3
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She shares event organization with her husband Cory Ravenscroft and Shannon Young. “CanJam is always about art and community so we continue to bring that back to the centre point,” Steele explained, adding it’s all about friendship and togetherness. According to Steele, year three has brought plenty of new developments and CK CanJam is now a registered notfor-profit. A new website has been launched, she added, as well as a painting hexagon in Tecumseh Park. Five large murals were created there to be distributed to communities outside Chatham. This includes a mural of abolitionist Mary Ann
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LABOUR DAY 2026 “Workers together; for our Jobs and our Rights” The Chatham District Labour Council, in association with UAW Local 251, SEIU Local 1, LKETFO, OSSTF 10, OPSEU 130, UFCW 175, CEIU 647 and CUPW 154, would like to commend the Labour Unions within our community for their resilience in these turbulent economic times. The Labour Community has more than ever, experienced push back and cutbacks; however, the Labour Movement has also seen a tremendous growth and awareness within these difficult times.
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CBSA has no agreement for Wheatley
our supply chains are stronger than ever.” Needed upgrades to Wheatley harbour, such as dredging, and road improvements to handle a massive increase in traffic into and out of Wheatley should the project go forward, along with potential impacts, positively and negatively, to the community are, according to Epp, moot “until the CBSA says they’re on side here.”
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) officials have confirmed they do not as of yet have any plans to staff a border crossing in Wheatley. This in response to a recent announcement by the Port of Cleveland that it had entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Milo Harbour Inc. of Wheatley to establish a truck ferry crossing. “Expected to launch in early 2028, the service will create a direct maritime cargo connection across Lake Erie, providing manufacturers, shippers, trucking companies, and logistics partners with a reliable alternative to one of North America’s busiest and most congested border crossings while strengthening regional supply chain resilience and cross-border trade,” port officials said in a late-July press release. That proposal would see up to 300 tractor trailers head in each direction daily. The trucks would drop the trailers off at the ferry in one port, with different trucks picking them up at the other once they clear customs, according to the Port of Cleveland’s press release. And the customs issue was a big sticking point with Chatham-Kent–Leamington MP Dave Epp. He questioned
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Commercial fishing vessels sit moored in Wheatley harbour. The Port of Cleveland and Milo Harbour Inc. want to run a commercial truck ferry between Cleveland and Wheatley.
if anyone had contacted the CBSA to man the entry point. In an email to The Chatham Voice, CBSA officials said nothing is set up at this point. “At this time, Milo Harbour is not designated as a ferry terminal and, therefore, the CBSA does not provide services there,” officials said. However, the CBSA did not rule out working with the organization in the future. “Ferry terminals looking to receive international cargo must provide facilities that
meet CBSA requirements and submit a request to the CBSA for designation as a port of entry and for the provision of CBSA services. We are committed to working with stakeholders to examine options and consider proposals for the expansion of services.” With point of entries manned by CBSA personnel at three points in Windsor, and one on Pelee Island, Epp questioned the interest of CBSA staffing another one so close by. The Chatham Voice still has
not heard back from the Port of Cleveland on the matter. As for Milo Harbour, we have only the initial statement from the company’s Kieran Stewart to go with at this time. “This project represents a strategic opportunity for Wheatley, as well as the Province of Ontario and all of Canada,” Stewart, the project director, said in a media release. “The team at Milo Harbour Inc. are committed to supporting Ontario and Canada’s plan to diversify trade and ensure
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Opinion We’re demanding some honesty
Last week, we asked all municipal election candidates to provide a 300-word synopsis of their campaign. It’s the same template we’ve used before: We asked them why they’re running, what issues face the next council, what they hope to achieve, and what skills they bring to the table. We added one question this year: Whether candidates are fans of Donald Trump. A yes/no answer. To some candidates, we had no business asking the question. Normally, this isn’t an issue we would address, but these aren’t normal times. Since December of 2024, Trump has attacked Canada’s sovereignty with his 51st state comments, and in late August, he launched an economic attack on our nation with punishing tariffs that violate current trade agreements. Anyone who uses social media knows there is a group of local residents who unreservedly praise the U.S. president no matter what the topic. They’re loud and proud in their online groups, but you won’t
see them holding Trump rallies in public. In the wake of comments by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre and provincial leaders that Canadians need to stand together, the answer to the question should be simple. Apparently, MAGA loyalty Trumps (pun intended) loyalty to Canada. They have a right to those opinions. What isn’t right is for candidates to refuse to publicly declare Trump loyalty for fear of losing support of anti-Trump voters. Some candidates apparently want to skate through and appease MAGA while refusing to tell the rest of their community how they feel. That’s not honesty; that’s not transparency, and that’s not leadership. A lack of courage is exactly what we don’t need in local government. We’ve never told residents who to support, and we aren’t now. If they want to elect MAGA candidates, so be it. We are telling them they need to demand honesty from their candidates and know what they’re voting for.
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Reader appreciates help crossing Grand Editor: Recently, I was getting ready to cross Grand Avenue from Ursuline Avenue to Emma Street. I have crossed there many times with my walker as it is quite a little bit of an extra trek to the lights at Grand and St. Clair. Well, a car pulled up at Emma to go one way or the other. A gentleman got out of his car and
came across to me at Ursuline Avenue to help me across. I never did get his name because, unfortunately, I was too focused watching traffic. If the driver reads this, I want to say “thank you” for trying to help this little old lady across the road. It was a nice thought in this day and
age. But I do realize I should not have crossed when I did. But it sure slowed up one fast driver among many. Don’t give up. As I’m sure some other little old lady will be pleased with the help. Ruth Draper Chatham
Educate parents, kids Editor: I am writing about the perils of young children riding battery operated motorized skate boards, scooters, etc. I witness all too many young kids driving down city streets with no
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Raising awareness on overdoses By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
Fours year in, the need to mark International Overdose Awareness Day in Chatham-Kent continues. The worldwide event, normally held Aug. 31, was marked in Chatham Aug. 26, with a community gathering at R.O.C.K. Mission’s headquarters on Wellington Street. That’s because the need remains, according to Renee Geniole, executive director of the non-profit. “I think we’re still pretty much on the same track,” Geniole told The Voice in a recent interview. “I don’t think much has changed. There’s a big worry that overdoses are more under-
reported because of the closure of supervised consumption sites the government pushed through.” Statistics from Chatham-Kent Public Health show the problem isn’t abating, as C-K deaths from opioid toxicity per 100,000 were 6.9 in 2026 compared to 3.0 in the rest of Ontario. Compiled as of July 31, the data shows there have been 28 suspected deaths from opioid poisoning this year. Eight are confirmed. In addition, public health statistics shows there were 154 opioid-related visits to C-K emergency rooms so far this year, as well as 218 EMS calls suspected to be opioid related. Naloxone was administered in 57 per cent of the EMS incidents. “We’re still losing people in our community, across Ontario and
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Pathways2Care paramedic Ashley and community member John paint at an International Overdose Awareness Day event held Aug. 26 at R.O.C.K. Missions in Chatham. This marks the fourth year R.O.C.K. has hosted the community initiative.
across Canada to a toxic drug supply,” Geniole explained. “There’s still a huge amount of stigma and that’s why we have events like this.” Continued on page 8
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A dog day afternoon
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And while provincial data indicates overdoses are down, Geniole said reports from frontline workers paint a different picture. “Less people are being monitored as they’re using,” she said, adding drugs coming through the community are becoming increasingly toxic. Local paramedic Ashley, who declined to use her last name, said she got involved with the work for a number of reasons. “It’s not one size fits all when it comes to drugs, right?” the young woman said. “It can be the elderly who take too many of their prescription medications. There are people who are recovering from surgery and that’s how they start using. It’s not always who we think, or how we think they got there.” “It’s real and it’s happen-
ing here to people,” added John who stopped by the gathering to paint and socialize, noting drug use and overdose impacts society in many ways. “It’s really hard on families,” he added. According to Geniole, R.O.C.K. Missions, now in its seventh year, continues to play a role to support people across the municipality with locations in Chatham and Wallaceburg. “I think after seven years we’ve earned our place in the community,” she said. “It’s a trusted place for people to come and be and ask for support in a place where they can ask for harm reduction, basic first aid, a bite to eat or a shower. We’ve partnered up with EMS and workers with the municipality to develop Pathways2Care, which has been immensely successful.” According to Geniole, Path-
ways2Care allows workers to do preventative work to keep folks out of the ER for minor problems, or send them to the ER if needed. “That lends to more trust between the people needing the support and the organizations that can provide it,” she said. R.O.C.K also supports those who have lost someone to overdose to not feel alone. “If we can bring just a few people together so they can lean on each other, or mourn together, that helps.” Families interested in accessing supports are invited to contact R.O.C.K., as group sessions led by Mom’s Stop the Harm are planned for later this year. “We are grateful for our supporters and we just want people to know there are people out there who care,” Geniole said. “Those who use substances and who are homeless are people too.”
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Boss Kids do more than windows
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These kids are boss level. We’re talking about the Boss Kids, who are willing to get down and dirty to hang out together and make a few bucks. Comprised of brothers Rafael and Santiago Almeida-Sampaio, 10 and 8 respectively; and siblings Domenic and Gianluca Lachapelle, 10 and 13, Boss Kids do windows. And more. In fact, they’ll get that gunk out of your garbage tote. Or rake your leaves this fall or shovel your driveway in the winter. It all began with a father’s advice. “What brought us all
together is Gian and Dom’s dad (Reno) said maybe we could make a business out of cleaning windows, so we started going around cleaning windows,” Rafael said. “Then their dad said, ‘Maybe you guys should clean garbage bins too.’” The second choice is driving their business these days. And the lads are not put off by the smell. “We haven’t seen really, really bad stinky ones,” Domenic said, “but we saw some that were a little bit stinky. Not like bad, bad.” The Boss Kids will wash the bin out with a hose before heading in to finish the job by hand. “We’re not afraid to get dirty,” Domenic said.
“We go in, grab a sponge and scrub.” The young entrepreneurs rely on word of mouth for the best advertising, but have promoted themselves on social media as well. That’s Gianluca’s budding area of expertise. Face-to-face is where the lads shine. They will hand a client a flyer and ask them to spread the word to their friends. Anyone wanting the four-pack of young scrubbers, rakers or shovellers to stop by can reach Boss Kids at 226-347-1551 or look for Boss Kids on Facebook. They’ve started in their neighbourhood in southeast Chatham and are looking to expand. Crystal Almeida, Rafael
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The Boss Kids, comprised of brother duos of Rafael and Santiago Almeida-Sampaio, front and Gianluca and Domenic Lachapelle, back, are willing to do the dirty jobs around your property. The lads do windows, and will wash out your garbage bins, rake leaves and shovel snow.
and Santiago’s mother, said it’s an educational and profitable experience
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“made-in-Canada energy,” with an eye to create 150,000 tariff-proof jobs. “While we face new U.S. tariffs, now is exactly the time to build with ambition, using Canadian energy built by Canadian workers, all while firing up the Canadian supply chain,” the minister said. According to Lecce, the closure of the former coalfired plant by the Liberal government in 2013 – located only 15 minutes from the northern border of Chatham-Kent – is an ideal location for electricity generation and will bring “much-needed jobs” back to the area. Plus, he said, Ontario’s electricity needs are forecasted to increase as much as 90 per cent by 2050. Chatham-Kent’s general manager of development services said a new power plant on the St. Clair River is good news for the region. “Utilizing the former Lambton Generating Station site for new generation makes a lot of sense, given the legacy of the site,” Bruce McAllister said in an email message. “It is a 1,200-acre site that
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Might a new nuclear energy plant take shape in St. Clair Township, just north of Chatham-Kent? It’s a possibility, as Ontario’s Ministry of Energy and Mines, and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) have announced $500,000 in “growth readiness” funding to St. Clair Township to explore the construction of a new generation source at the site of the former Lambton Generating Station. In an announcement last week at the site near Courtright, Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce said the potential of both nuclear power and natural gas will be examined in order to bolster Canadian energy security and sovereignty in the face of the U.S.’s latest attack on the economy. In statements made in a media release, Lecce said unprecedented economic attacks from President Donald Trump have led the government to double down on
is strategically located with access to transmission infrastructure, railway and port access. “From an economic development standpoint, new investment in energy generation at the Lambton site would deliver significant benefits, not only to St. Clair Township, but to the surrounding region as well, including Chatham-Kent,” he said. “The St. Clair transmission line project, announced last year, which is currently being built from the Lambton site to the Chatham switching station, is another important component. It will be interesting to see what the next steps are and what will ultimately be decided for new electricity generation at the site.” Ontario is spending close to $500 million to build the 64-kilometre St. Clair Transmission Line. Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Trevor Jones, who also serves as Ontario’s Agriculture Minister, said Ontario’s agri-food sector depends on reliable power.
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Remembering Herman Seltzer On Feb. 6, 1966, I commenced training in the advertising department of the Chatham Daily News. The position had been obtained for me by my J.M.S.S. home room teacher, Stuart White. After the program was concluded, I was given an account list which included the Town and Country Shop, 17 King St. W. Alas and admitted, mine were mostly inactive accounts that none of the senior sales persons wanted, but I was eager. This store was operated by Herman Seltzer who was quite a remarkable person; he never bought any ad space from me but he was, nonetheless, interesting to talk to. Herman was born in Poland, but I was not able to learn his
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birth date. He was the son of Morris (1885-1949) and Faye Seltzer who, like so many other Jewish families of that age, had to leave their homeland due to the pogroms and hatred so prevalent in that age. They settled in Windsor when Herman was a small boy. At some point, post schooling, he trained as a tool maker and saw active duty in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War. In the early 1950s he opened a men’s and boys’ clothing store known as the Town and Country Shop and located it in the Nathaniel Murray Block, King
John Rhodes Street, north side, second building west of William Street. This building had been erected in 1890 and backed directly onto McGregor Creek, the flood waters of which were to cause its demise in 1968. Herman was a talented man and was capable of making muzzle-loaded long guns, a number of which he made for the Centennial celebration
of 1967. He also liked to direct and produce live plays and was the principal of the Chatham Little Theatre Company which was headquartered in an old silent movie theatre on the second floor of the Andrew Block, King Street, north side, at the upper bend. The Andrew Block was destroyed by an arsonist in the late 1960s. After spending many years in clothing retail, Herman obtained a broker licence and became a real estate agent. Herman died Sept. 29, 2013 and reposes in the Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery in Windsor. This burial ground is also known as Shaarey Zedec Cemetery.
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Performers to hit the stage at The Fortress Sept. 12 The Chatham Voice
A pair of independent hip-hop artists with roots in Chatham will perform at The Fortress Sept. 12. According to Clint Patrick, also known as the artist Pats, he’ll be stepping on stage with The Kyd, aka Shane Miller, to debut their first album, titled PK ALL DAY. In a recent media release, Patrick said the two attended public
school and high school together in Chatham. PK ALL DAY is the first project they’ve collaborated on – which to date has generated 150,000 streams. The Sept. 12 show will be the first time they’ve performed the new tracks together live. “To our knowledge, this is the largest independent hip-hop showcase Chatham has seen in years,” Patrick stated. “We are
“By advancing opportunities for new electricity generation in the face of trade disruptions and global uncertainty, our government is creating the conditions for the agri-food sector to grow, create jobs and ensure our communities can continue to count on food grown and made right here at home,” Jones said in a media statement. The recent announcement
intentionally using this night to spotlight the city’s rising talent, bringing local artists Aidan Riley, 8right, and Nikko North$ide to the stage.” Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show scheduled to start at 9 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Age restriction is 19 years and up. Contact forms.gle/DNaypC65gNZtxf7L7 to access tickets.
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Chatham-Kent is being bookmarked. Project Bookmark Canada announced that two sites in the municipality have been chosen for Bookmarks on Canada’s Literary Trail. These are the first in Southwestern Ontario, joining Bookmarks across Canada. The trail is marked by plaques (Bookmarks) with poems or passages from fiction in the physical locations the writers imagined when writing the words. Bookmarks celebrate imagined scenes in real places with the aim of placing bookmarks in communities in Canada to stimulate interest in literature and nourish a pride in the community celebrating a local author,
according to a Project Bookmark Canada media release. Only Canada honours its writers with such a unique literary trail. Writers including Michael Ondaatje, Lawrence Hill, Elizabeth Hay, Carol Shields and several others are celebrated in this way. Thamesville, the birthplace of Robertson Davies, will be the site of one of the Bookmarks. Thamesville is described in the early chapters of Robertson Davies’ book, Fifth Business. In the book, the author details life prior to the First World War and later the celebrations in the town that took place at the end of the war. The Bookmark will be on the site of the historic Town Hall. Chatham Public Library will be the site of the plaque
honouring author Lori Lansens who was born and raised in Chatham. Lansens’ book, The Girls, is a fictional account of conjoined sisters who volunteered at the library and had a love of literature. The project was funded partially through councillor ward funding, made possible through Hydro One’s Community Benefit Funding Program. The investment reflects council’s commitment to preserving local history and highlighting cultural impact across Chatham-Kent. Funding was also provided by the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation and private donors. Unveiling of the plaque in Thamesville will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, and for Chatham on Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m.
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A THANK YOU NOTE Family Fun Day - August 2, 2026
On behalf of Woodstock Industrial Institute & CC, we would like to thank the following for their help with funding for our event at J. G. Taylor Park, held August 2, 2026. There was food, swimming, games and prizes, and other activities, but we were rained out that one and only day of the long weekend. But no problem, it was the Lord’s Day, and every day is a good day. Thanks to Br. 642 Legion, 642 Ladies Auxiliary, the Nancy Rebecca Missionary Society, New Life, Food Basics, Rob & Krisy’s No Frills, Tepperman’s, the OLG, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the W.I.S.H. Centre. A special thanks to all the volunteers who donated their time helping to get supplies and worked at this event, and especially to those who braved the weather and showed up. Again, there are so many people to thank, we could not have done it without you. Your friendship and fellowship made this event worthwhile, even during the rain and thunderstorm.
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Thursday, September 3, 2026: • Join us at The Chatham Legion, 39 William St. N. Chatham, 11am9:30pm. The kitchen is open for lunch 11am-1:30pm with some of your favourite dishes! Euchre at 1 pm. Everyone is welcome! • Lunch at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. from 11am-1:30pm. Daily specials and menu items available.
Friday, September 4, 2026: • Join us at The Chatham Legion, 39 William St. N. Chatham 11am -9:30pm. Kitchen is open for lunch 11am-1:30pm. Tonight’s dinner specials, served 4pm-5:30pm, are Fish & Chips or Roast Beef for $15 (HST Included). No orders after 5:30pm. Take out available by calling 519351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts at 7pm. Everyone is welcome! • Lunch and supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. Lunch is from 11am -1:30pm. Includes daily specials and menu items. Friday supper is a Ham & Scallop Potato dinner with baked beans, coleslaw and a bun. Dine ins $14 and Pickup $15. All meals are served at 6pm. Please call 519-3528291 to order. Saturday, September 5, 2026: • Join us at The Chatham Legion, 39 William St. N. Chatham, 11am -9:30pm. Line Dancing 11am-12pm. Kitchen open 3pm-5:15pm. Meat draws at 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 and a 50/50 draw at 5:30. On Stage we have “Back to Back” 4:30-9:30pm. Everyone is welcome!
Church. New members most welcome and there is no need to read music to sing with us. Practices go from 7-9pm with a fifteen- minute refreshment break. We perform at retirement and nursing homes, at volunteer appreciation dinners, monthly club meetings or wherever we can fit in 25-30 people. For more information, contact Director Nancy Tapley at 519-354-0463 or email nancytapley2@gmail.com. • Join us at The Chatham Legion 39 William St. N. Chatham 11am -9:30pm. Kitchen is open for lunch 11am-1:30pm, featuring Spaghetti & Meat Sauce plus other delicious specials. Euchre at 1pm and 6:30 pm. Shuffleboard starts at 7 pm Everyone is welcome! Wednesday, September 9, 2025: • Peer support group for anyone living with or who will be living with an ostomy. Education for family, friends and public about ostomies. 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7pm. Wellwise Home Health and Wellness on the corner of St. Clair St. And McNaughton Ave. For info phone 1-226-627-8233 or by invitation to our private Facebook page ostomychatham or by email ostomychatham@hotmail.com. • Join us at The Chatham Legion, 39 William St. N. Chatham, 11am-9:30pm. Kitchen is open for lunch 11am-1:30pm. It’s Meatloaf Wednesday! Other delicious specials too. Fun Darts at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, September 5, 2026: • Breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St from 9am -Noon. All meals are cooked to order.
Thursday, September 10, 2026: • Join us at The Chatham Legion, 39 William St. N. Chatham, 11am9:30pm. The kitchen is open for lunch 11am-1:30pm with some of your favourite dishes! Euchre at 1 pm. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesday, September 8, 2026: • Soprano, alto, tenor or bass-- we want you! The CK Singers community choir begins a new session of having fun learning music in four parts at 7 pm at First Presbyterian
Friday, September 11, 2026: • Jordan’s Run the Runway at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport. Jordan’s Run the Runway is a oneof-a-kind fast and flat 5K run, walk, roll or pole. 5:30-7:30 pm. A rain
or shine event, it is open to participants of all ages and abilities, offering an unforgettable evening of fun and celebration. Funds raised help to support financial assistance that allows low-income or vulnerable children, youth, families and seniors access to YMCA programs and services. Register at www. ymcaswo.ca/jordans-run-runway. Adult registration is $60.
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Shared goals to move C-K forward
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Collaboration is the key. That according to the Chatham-Kent Growth Alliance (CKGA). The alliance has local agricultural organizations, home builders, realtors and the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce involved. Member Carson Warrener said the organizations that are part of CKGA share common goals. “Overall prosperity. We want life to get a little bit easier. It’s our responsibility to work together to achieve that,” he said. “Let’s unite on fronts that are collective and can make big changes.” CKGA will lobby the municipality in certain areas, and offer expertise in others, Warrener, who is also a local realtor and developer, said. “This entity will be very accessible and proactive,” he said. “We’re big on Chatham-Kent. We really want to focus on the positive, sustainable growth that serves the entire community. That in itself is a challenge.” Warrener added human nature seems to be for people to knit pick, and that is not the intent. “Elected leadership today just doesn’t get a lot of overall support when they make decisions that are beneficial. They get no feedback or validation for that,” he said.
But he added those elected officials certainly hear about it on other matters, especially on social media. “It’s not fair to the municipality that they’re always blamed for doing something wrong. This is about how we can help them and make it a little bit simpler,” Warrener said. CKGA evolved out of a conversation Warrener had with Jim Brackett, president of the Kent Federation of Agriculture. Warrener said they realized they shared common concerns and goals, attracting to issues like magnets. “Jim had been seeking a unified voice on the farmag side. And he did an excellent job bringing them all together. On my end, I had gone from organized real estate and builders and tried to wrangle them all together,” he said. The Housing Summit put on by the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors earlier this summer brought everyone together, as the KFA sent representation, as well as the greenhouse industry. “We were both thinking, ‘Let’s get all the voices in the same room,” Warrener said of he and Brackett. Next up was the Cham-
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itself creates a valuable resource for the municipality.” The goal is to be supportive, not antagonistic. The group will effectively introduce itself to the community – especially
to candidates running for municipal election – by hosting an all-candidates night on Sept. 9 at the Chatham Armoury, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a roundtable discussion with
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hi kaitlin it’s bruce from ‘the voice’. i’m hearing about some pretty odd stuff going on over at the festival.
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hi, bruce. i met raymond earlier, but he left just as the flooding started. and now ‘gunner’ menard and ’cigarette’ mousseau showed up hours before the deadline they imposed and stole our feature, vintage car. sorry, gotta go. city hall is calling.
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i sent our new reporter, ray cole, over to cover the event. is he still there?
okay. take care. keep me in the loop, and if you see Raymond, tell him to get back to the paper as soon as possible!
kaitlin, we just received word that the thames gang made good on their threat to steal al pachismo’s old cadillac from the car show at retrofest. needless to say that the current owner is not thrilled and wants it returned intact! we are spread thin here to deal with the flooding. the conduit’s been spotted in the city, and i hate to admit it, but he may be our best hope of recovering the auto.
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