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Birding enthusiast and amateur photographer Wilhelmina Waters captured a rare shot of a mated Great Horned owl couple in Chatham-Kent that shows the differences between the smaller male on the right and its larger female partner. Waters posts her wildlife shots to Instagram for people who follow her to enjoy. Most Great Horned owl pairs mate for life. See story on page 2.

The province needs to do more to assist our elderly, according to the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC).

The OHC held a press conference recently in Chatham to showcase its Caring in Crisis report.

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“The OHC has been advocating for over 20 years for better staffing in longterm care homes. In the last year and a half, we started hearing about severe staffing problems and complaints about bad working conditions involving Personal Support Workers (PSWs),” she said. “Those complaints are coming from all over the province.”

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Owl couple a social media hit

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

Thanks to a family affinity for birding and a natural talent, Chatham’s Wilhelmina Waters is able to post incredible pictures of local wildlife, including several owls she has been following for years.

In a rarely seen pose of a mated pair of Great Horned Owls sitting side-by-side on a branch,

Waters posted the picture to Instagram, one of many wildlife shots she is getting a lot of views and likes on. The picture highlights the difference between the male, smaller with a darker colouring, and the female owl.

Waters said a sighting of the mated pair is sought after by birding enthusiasts in Chatham-Kent, and once you get to know their habits, the like-

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For Waters, wildlife photography started as a hobby, and as she grew to love it, it has become a big part of her life.

“I just do it for fun, but I love it,” Waters admitted. “I don’t sell the photos; they are more for myself just to post to Instagram.”

With a full-time job as District Manager, Agriculture Services for TD Canada Trust, Waters said she travels quite a bit across southwestern Ontario, and always has her camera with her. Finding the hobby relaxing, Waters said she likes heading into nature by herself and waiting patiently for the perfect shot, sometimes for up to 45 minutes.

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She has also been following snowy owls in the area, capturing their photos for her Insta-

gram page as well. Part of several Facebook birding groups, she and fellow bird enthusiasts share photos and locations.

Waters said more birds are appearing in the area that weren’t around say, five years ago, including pairs of bald eagles that now make frequent appearances in Chatham-Kent, which is great for birding and nature enthusiasts.

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Human sex trafficking is one of Canada’s fastest growing crimes, and is a complex and often hidden crime that involves treating victims like possessions that can be bought and sold.

And it’s happening here in our own community of Chatham-Kent, where traffickers target vulnerable teens through luring, coercion, manipulation and exploitation – promising money, opportunity, love, stability and popularity. It is referred to as “The Game.” Traffickers move their victims along the busy Highway 401 corridor to avoid detection, and, according to the Chatham-Kent Police Service, the crime has been identified as an issue in this municipality. According to statistics compiled by Canadian police services, 71 per cent of sex trafficking victims in Canada are Canadian-born, 90 per cent of victims are female and 63 per cent of victims are between the age of 15 and 24 years old, some as young as 14.

Who can be trafficked?

Anyone. Human trafficking impacts people of all backgrounds, and risk factors to those vulnerable include people with addiction and mental health issues, body image issues, social isolation, learning disabilities and low self-esteem.

Who is a trafficker?

Traffickers are predators of opportunity and can be male or female, often looking for victims online or in social media chat rooms, at parties, group homes and shelters, schools and through friends.

What are some of the signs of a trafficking victim?

Victims may have unexplained cuts and bruises, fear for loved ones’ safety, have new tattoos or branding, have no ID or money, new expensive purses or clothes, suffer changes in behaviour such as depression or anxiety, get cryptic phone messages or texts, have a new boyfriend or friend no one knows about.

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Raise awareness of the issue through education and discussion, keep your eyes and ears open, listen to friends, family and co-workers for signs of being trafficked, know who to call for help, and provide non-judgmental support.

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Yes. It is a serious crime and is also a human rights violation that results in serious and long-term trauma for survivors.

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Victims are bound by “invisible chains.” and totally under the traffickers’ control. They are told when to eat, what to wear, how many johns they will provide sexual services to that day and when to sleep. If they try to get away, they are beaten and threatened and their loved ones What methods do traffickers use? might be threatened. They live in fear and may Traffickers will select victims who are vulnerable use drugs and alcohol to self-medicate. and will recruit, lure and groom their victims.

The trauma they suffer can last a lifetime.

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Burnout a real issue with PSWs

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) currently working in a long-term care facility, Jennifer Roose knows first-hand the struggle she and her fellow workers face each day to meet resident needs.

Taking part in the Round Table discussions held by the Ontario Health Coalition that involved PSWs, residents, family members, industry representatives, ministry officials and nurses, Roose said the discussion focused on why there is a shortage of PSWs and what solid action can be taken to help.

While the recent government initiative of paying for training for PSWs is a good first step, Roose said the reality of what the job currently entails – running off their feet to meet residents’ needs in a mandated time frame, physical violence and lack of respect – scares off new hires.

“A lot of the problem is with the training. When they do these courses, it is a very different scenario from sitting in a classroom and then you walk into

this nursing home and you have Mr. Jones kicking you and hitting you while you’re trying to help him to the toilet because he doesn’t understand,” Roose noted. “We’re finding a lot of ones they are training aren’t making it through their first day of orientation because of the shock of it is a lot and the reality of the job. It’s a hard job.”

Roose, who lives in Chatham-Kent but works in Middlesex, said she is in the job because she cares. The government standard of care, however, for each resident is unrealistic.

“Six minutes. That’s the government standard. They want them washed, dressed, toileted, groomed in six minutes,” Roose said.

With elderly people, many with physical limitations or dementia, trying to hurry them to be ready in six minutes is frustrating and upsetting for both the staffer and resident, she added. The ratio of resident to staff member also needs to change, as it can be four or five staff members to 60 residents.

“You start at 6 a.m. to get all those residents ready for breakfast. You have two hours to get

all those people ready, six min“With shortages, we are run off complex care issues also are utes per resident, and then you our feet. We do what we can, the a factor with the level of care have residents with behaviours best we can. Most family mem- needed, and stress and burnout in there. We get kicked, hit, spit bers are understanding, but is a real issue for current staff. on daily,” she said. “It’s the de- some are quite demanding and Roose said there are many ismentia; we know it’s not them.” not understanding of the situa- sues that need to be addressed, Roose said the type of resident tion and how short PSWs are, or but if the government started is changing with more demen- they just don’t know what goes with a fair wage for current tia and mental illness that LTC on in a nursing home,” Roose PSWs, more might return to the homes didn’t necessarily get said. field, and graduates would be until closures to hospital wards Residents with increasingly more apt to stay. happened, and that creates a different level of need from the resident.

“A lot of PSWs are leaving the field because you can go work at a fast food restaurant for $14 an hour and you don’t have half the stress, and a lot of those jobs come with benefits now. They don’t like to give out benefits in health care,” Roose Introduction to Google and Facebook Analytics - Wallaceburg noted.

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In response, the OHC put together a series of round-table discussions for PSWs and long-term care managers, Roebuck said, including one in Chatham this past fall.

“We were taken back by the frustration by PSWs and by local managers. PSWs are leaving the profession in droves. Other people are not signing up to be PSWs,” she said. “The word is out about the extremely heavy workload and no opportunity for full-time employment. It’s always part timers.”

Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, the Minister of Long-Term Care, said the government is working to fix the problem.

“Staffing plays a crucial role in ensuring that the needs of all long-term care residents are being met, and our government understands that there are real challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining PSWs and other front-line staff,” she said.

Ministry officials said Fullerton is developing a comprehensive long-term care staffing strategy with commitment to implement by the end of 2020.

The province has also organized free PSW courses around the province, including in Chatham under the guidance of the Erie-St. Clair Local Health Integration

Network.

Five local organizations and the municipality offered the training, which was to begin Feb. 10.

Roebuck said it isn’t enough.

“The LHIN system, along with some employers and municipalities, are funding a new class for PSWs. It’s great that these people are going to be paid to take the course and their education will be free, but I’m just wondering what happens at the end of that. Do they go into a bad work environment? How long will they (the province) be able to retain these people,” she said.

Andy Savela, director of health care for Unifor, agreed.

“The issue isn’t lack of training opportunities for the PSW program.

People entering the workforce are steering clear of this as a career as they know that the workload is unmanageable due to the high resident-to-staff ratio. The expectations are well beyond reasonable,” he said.

The province has pledged to open more long-term care beds across the Ontario, and Roebuck said it is an empty promise.

“Why open more beds you can’t staff? They

can open 15,000 beds, but if there’s nobody to take care of the patients, it doesn’t count,” she said.

Since the creation of a dedicated ministry for long-term care in June, ministry officials said Fullerton has collaborated with sector partners to understand the unique challenges that the long-term care system faces with staffing and how to address those challenges.

“Recognizing that a motivated workforce is critical to a sustainable long-term care system, we are working to improve working conditions to promote recruitment and retention in order to meet current and future staffing needs,” Fullerton said.

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Burnout and abuse Listening to the concerns coming from round-table discussions across the province about the crisis in long-term care is sobering, and disturbing.

Our elderly – the people who raised us – worked their whole lives, many of them doing so to create a better society, are not getting the care and attention they need, and according to staff, families of residents and managers in LTC homes, it has reached a crisis.

With a government standard of six minutes, four or five PSWs are responsible for getting up to 60 residents washed, dressed, toileted and groomed in time for breakfast.

Due to the closure of beds in hospitals, an increasing number of these residents have complex continuing care issues or psychogeriatric conditions such as dementia.

How is one staff person supposed get someone with anger or aggression due to dementia or mental illness ready in six minutes without both people becoming upset and frustrated?

PSWs are leaving the profession in droves due to low wages, a lack of full-time positions available, heavy workloads with unrealistic expectations and abuse. The government is trying to address the shortage by paying for PSW training, which is a good step forward, but retaining those grads in LTC homes is the issue.

If a person can make close to the same wage in a fast food establishment, with less stress and more benefits, why would they choose the PSW profession?

Our elderly deserve to be cared for with dignity and respect, and those with more complex care needs should have a lower ratio of patients to PSW so they can get that care, which is safer and more humane for both staffer and resident.

Most PSWs go into the profession because they want to give the elderly the care they would give their own parent or grandparent, but someone running on fumes from overwork and stress can’t do that properly.

Hopefully the government, unions and industry can come to an agreement on how to create a job environment that is less toxic and more responsive to both staff and residents’ needs.

We will all be old one day, hopefully, but overworked, stressed caregivers aren’t conducive to making our final days dignified and peaceful.

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Opinion

Council would benefit from review Sir: The Municipal Act says it is the role of council to represent the public and to consider the well-being and interests of the community and to ensure that administrative and controllership policies, practices; procedures are in place in order to implement the decisions of council.

I asked one council member about our police budget details. That member replied, “Administration doesn’t give us anything, that we get the same stuff you do.”

During the 2020 budget, committee chair Brock McGregor represented through the media that council isn’t able to review the Chatham-Kent Police Services’ $32M budget and remove things from the police budget in the same way as other municipal department budgets.

Coun. McGregor further stated council’s only

option is to accept the police budget or not. His comments leave the impression the police budget is part of the Eliot Ness enforcement during the Chicago prohibition – the Untouchables.

As is legislated, the Police Services Act allows council to establish an overall budget, that council is not bound to adopt budget estimates, that only “specific items” in the police budget are outside the reach of council’s authority.

Lastly, municipal councils are allowed to review a police budget on a line-by-line basis. After all, police departments are no different, in that, they are taxpayer funded like every other department and must be open and transparent, with exception of a couple of covert operational areas.

Our attempts to get detailed financial informa-

tion from our police services to learn of all the personal and negotiated perks and unnecessary spending advantages within that department, including a $45,000 unidentified cost, are akin to squeezing pickle juice from an onion.

For council to pass a municipal department’s $32M budget without a detailed and responsible review is a travesty, is irresponsible and could support a contravention of the Municipal Act and a failure by council to exercise their legislated authority under the Police Services Act. Council has little idea, if any, of the significant cost savings associated from a responsible review of how police are spending your money. A reshuffling of our police budget to best triage budget funds, all the while keeping within the guidelines of the Min-

istry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, could result in all monies saved going toward frontline staff increasing resident service as well as controlling department costs, subsequently reducing annual tax hikes.

Coun. Thompson and Ceccacci were correct to describe needing more time to review budgets.

Using the police department as an example of only one department of our six departments and 21 divisions, having our Minister of Municipal Affairs enforce and review current legislation compelling a fair, equitable, open, honest, responsible and strategic budget review by municipal councils, exposing the full scope of how dollars are being spent, only then will we see local economic improvement.

Sir: Wow, breaking news: Police services recently announced that 32 speeders were fined after police enforcement for a fourhour period in a 40 km/h safety zone.

The way I look at it is they [the police} finally

woke up.

Why not keep doing this to protect our school children five days a week?

Do it until the public gets the message, and keep us informed.

We have a son in Ot-

tawa and when visiting him I drive through many 40 km/h school zones and it is refreshing to see how the motoring public there respects these zones.

Why? Through constant

police surveillance and overtime delivering the message to slow down.

I have to admit that even I got the message.

Do I sound cynical? Darn right!

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Brownfield regs changing

prevent good excess soils from Ontario is also streamlining redevelop brownfield sites in being disposed in landfills. the process for redeveloping our community, some of which Chatham-Kent officials say The regulations also requires brownfields. The new rules will are located in highly desirable recent changes by the province developers to create excess soil make it easier to clean up and areas,” said Stuart McFadden, in regard to regulations on the management plans and to de- redevelop brownfield sites.

Director of Economic Developredevelopment of brownfield termine soil quality for certain “The changes that have been ment for Chatham-Kent. “This sites is good news for the mutypes of construction projects implemented will benefit Cha- is another opportunity for our nicipality. before any soil is allowed to tham-Kent directly by reducing development community to exOn Dec. 4, the Government leave the project area. the costs of construction and plore as we look to grow in 2020 of Ontario announced changes “It’s important to point out, opening up new possibilities to and beyond.” to a number of regulations rethough, that not all of garding the redevelopment of the changes are in effect brownfield sites and the manimmediately and will be agement of excess soils generatphased in over the next ed during construction. few years,” said Bruce A brownfield is a former inMcAllister, Director of dustrial or commercial site that Planning Services for the could be contaminated. municipality. “For ex“The goal of these changes is ample, the landfilling of to help communities such as excess soil requirement Chatham-Kent redevelop valudoes not come into effect The importance of the funeral service is not just to remember the deceased, but also to plant able prime land and ensure it until Jan. 1, 2025 and othis not wasted,” said Gabriel ers come into effect later the first steps towards a healthy grieving process as we begin to move forward with our lives without our loved one beside us.

Clarke, Environmental Planner in 2020 and in 2022.”

As a member of the McKinlay family, I have been able to participate in many traditional and non-traditional acts of remembrance with the families of Chatham-Kent. I‘d like to take a moment to briefly share a couple of such experiences that I had the chance to partake in.

My first experience was with the staff of Riverview Gardens who held an Honour Guard in tribute of a long-time resident who had passed. For those unaware of what an honour guard is, it is a ceremony with which the staff of the resident care provider and even other residents stand together, shoulder to shoulder, to show their loving support for the deceased and to pay their respect to them and their family one last moment as they proceed out of the building. This was Riverview Gardens’ very first one and it was impressive! I had not been aware that I would be part of such an event that day, and hoped to the heavens that I would not play the fool (not that I usually do). I did not know what to expect as we made our way to the entrance, and as soon as the doors opened to the lobby I was taken back by the sight before me. The staff lined both sides of the hallway from the elevator all the way to the Robertson entrance doors. There must have been at least 60 staff and residents. There was a small reading done by a senior care facilitator, the name of the deceased was mentioned, and everyone stood together in respect as we proceeded down the hall. The senior staff and their director personally walked the family and myself out to the funeral home’s care transfer vehicle and waited with the family until the transfer of care was completed. I was very grateful to be a part of this ceremony and excited to see the death being recognized and the importance of the participation of the staff to help with their healing as well: the staff being like a second family to these residents.

That same week, I was privileged to be a part of a natural burial at a cemetery in the Munsee-Delaware First Nation for a Canadian Veteran. At this intimate gathering the family requested the presence of a ceremonial drummer to sing a song of freedom. This women spoke with honesty and emotion as she informed us that although she did not know this particular individual personally, and had only ever met him once before, it did not take away from the real tears that she shed as she spoke about him and the situation we all shared together in that moment. She began to drum, rhythmically mimicking the heartbeat of life, a song of Contributed image life beating parallel together at a time of death. As she began to sing, my thoughts drifted.

Many brownfields may look like there is nothing wrong with the soil on the surface, but years of contamI thought about the great honour it was to be here in this moment, in life; grateful for each ination may result in the need to rehabilitate the soil. The province has recently altered its regulations breath as I watched the grass gently blow as the wind meandered through the glade; grateful regarding brownfields, and municipal offcials say that’s good for industrial development locally. for the feel of the sun on my face; the drumming echoing in the distance like thunder rolling through. I thought selfishly of my family that I would be able to go home to, my wife, my two sons, all my in-laws. I thought about my father and the moments when he passed from this earth, the drumming beat louder, seemingly closer now ringing in my ears. I thought about the life I have lived until now and the life I still have left to live; how fortunate I was. The drumming grew so strong I could feel it pulsating in my bones, the drummer’s voice and rhythm became one, steadily beating staying the course, a song of freedom, a song of life amidst death. That day touched me deeply more than the family knows, and again I am grateful.

Each and every one of these acts of remembrance are an honour to be a part of, no matter the size or the role I play in them. You may see me one day greeting you at the door of the The Chatham Voice newspaper challenge at 10:30 es are also open regular chapel for a visitation, driving the coach to the cemetery or leading a service as a funeral celhours on Family Day. a.m. for families to attend. ebrant. Whatever the position, they all play a pivotal role in creating a family memory. We do The Chatham-Kent Public Highgate Branch is open not take that responsibility lightly. We at McKinlay’s are always working towards transforming a Library is open for business Family Day from noon to EARLY DEADLINE sad moment into a vital and healthy experience. A moment in time that you can look back and on Feb. 17, Family Day. 8 p.m. as its hours are exsmile at the thought of years later. To be let into your family at such a sensitive time is a great Due to the Family Day Branches that are regular- tended due to Ridgetown honour and privilege. We do not take that lightly.

Holiday the deadline ly open on Mondays will be Branch’s rejuvenation. open for Family Day. for all advertising for the Wallaceburg Branch is hostStop by and borrow some ing a Family Day Maker Fair February 20 edition will be books, movies, or spend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop 459 St. Clair St., Chatham - 519-351-2040 Friday, February 14 some time in your library in to the branch to try LEGO, 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown - 519-674-3141 branch. at 12noon.

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with Chatham-Kent Planning Services, in a media release.

“There is an opportunity for our developers and property owners to now be able to clean up and redevelop vacant lands thanks to the removal of several barriers.

“By making the land available again, it can be used to help grow our local economy which will create new jobs.”

The management of excess soils during the construction of large development projects in Ontario currently accounts for approximately 14 per cent of the overall construction cost, which drives up real estate prices.

The new regulations will make it easier to reuse high-quality excess soil locally, reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by trucking excess soils, and

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News

Increased efficiencies

Enbridge/C-K partnership saves money and gas use

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Enbridge Gas’ Mark Glasier calls it the gift that keeps on giving.

The supervisor of energy solutions with the natural gas company referred to an energy savings program offered by Enbridge to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The program provided the municipality with a portion of the funds to use towards HVAC equipment upgrades at two affordable housing locations in Chatham-Kent – 99 McNaughton Ave. W. in Chatham and 287

Talbot St. W. in Blenheim “Collectively, the funds are for $103,000, but the savings carry on year after year. When compared to the less-efficient equipment, there will be savings of over $150,000 over the lifetime of this equipment,” Glasier said.

“It’s kind of like a gift that keeps on giving.”

Al Sasseville, manager of housing assets with the municipality, agreed the savings are tangible. The newer HVAC units are much more efficient, as 12 older units at the two buildings were replaced by just four.

Tim Dick, director of drainage, waste and asset management

Bruce Corcoran/The Chatham Voice

Municipality of Chatham-Kent representatives Tim Dick, Al Sasseville and Darrin Canniff accept a cheque for $103,888.51 from Enbridge Gas officials Mark Glasier and Bryanna Smith recently. The funds are helping to replace aging heating and cooling equipment at two affordable housing locations in the municipality.

for the municipality, said if the Enbridge program was not in place, he couldn’t guess when either of the buildings would have received new equipment.

“They were on our radar. They could have been done four or five years ago, but with trying to manage budgets to main facilities and properties, it makes it difficult to upgrade,” he said. “Once rebates are available, it makes it more attractive. Probably without the rebates

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Glasier said the municipality’s willingness to develop a partnership is appreciated as well.

“These capital investments are significant. There is always pressure on municipalities to reduce costs and reduce capital outlay,” he said. “This commitment to energy conservation is certainly commendable and appreciated.”

Glasier said Enbridge officials hope to see projects such as this to become standard practice.

“That’s really part of the energy conservation world. We’re

driving towards new efficiency levels. These projects take us in the right direction,” he said.

Mayor Darrin Canniff, a former manager at Union Gas, which has since merged with Enbridge, said public-private partnerships are crucial in today’s economic climate. He added Enbridge and the municipality would continue to work together.

“It’s wonderful to support us with $103,000 in energy efficiencies, but the key on this is the partnership,” he said.

Sasseville said the partnership is a success.

“We plan on doing some more upgrades. It’s been a good partnership,” he said. “As for the long-terms benefits, it’s hard to actually put a number on it. But the new furnaces have an efficiency of up to 96 to 98 per cent.

Prior generations weren’t even 80 per cent.”

One place where newer equipment could really pump up the savings is the Civic Centre, Dick said. Renovations to the HVAC equipment there would provide savings of between 20 and 30 per cent, he said, “as a result of all energy type upgrades we could do. That’s probably conservative.”

Glasier said Enbridge has shown a commitment to energy conservation over the past twoand-a-half decades, assisting institutional, industrial, commercial and residential customers.

“We have saved using over 28 billion cubic metres of natural gas through conservations measures, as well as 50 million tonnes of carbon reduction,” he said. “It’s been a very significant program in terms of energy reduction over the life of the program.”

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Gearing up for a chilly fundraiser The Chatham Voice

Chatham’s annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk is set to take place on Feb. 22 from 3:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The start/finish location will be The Hub (the former Pines Chapel) on Grand Avenue West.

The walk is a 5K along the Terry Fox Run route: north

on St. Clair Street to Paxton Drive, west on Paxton to Orangewood Boulevard and then south to Grand Avenue and home base.

Those wishing to do a 10K

can just do the loop twice.

NeighbourLink is the host charity for Chatham in this Canada-wide event.

Through it, the organization hopes to raise money that will allow it to continue its work in serving the hungry,

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homeless and hurting in this community.

People can register as individuals or teams right up until Walk Day if they choose, according to organizers.

Those who don’t have time to collect pledges can still walk, provided they pay the

$25 registration fee.

A hot chilli supper will be served to all walkers and volunteers after the walk.

Further information about this event and what to do on Walk Day can be found by visiting cnoy.org/location/chathamkent.

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Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff, right, and municipal staff show their support for the approaching Coldest Night of the Year Walk, set for Feb. 22.

Sidewalk clearing

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If property owners/occupants ignore these salting requirements, municipal officials said bylaw enforcement officers can issue a ticket and order owners/occupants to treat the sidewalk.

“This winter, we encourage citizens to work

closely with neighbors to find common solution.

Simple actions, such as salting the sidewalks in front of your home, and your neighbours’ home, improves mobility for everyone,” said Ryan Brown, Director of Public Works, in a media release.

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Families are invited to a Day-Breaker Dance Party, breakfast bar, street-style mural painting and exciting exhibits at the Cultural Centre this Family Day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join DJ Courtney Wells on stage in the Kiwanis Theatre from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and be ready to dance for the first-ever Arts and Culture Day-Breaker Dance Party.

This early morning family friendly rave is a groovy way to start your Family Day. Wear your PJs, bring your breakfast smoothie, or grab something healthy from the breakfast bar.

Move your groove to the Audrey Mistele Art studio and swing your brush with action-style painting, street art

style.

Imagine that and more in CKM’s Imagination Station, with some sensory play and activities accommodating even the youngest members of the family.

At 2 p.m., catch Dora and the Lost City of Gold on the big screen in the Kiwanis Theatre.

Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure yet – high school. Dora embarks on a quest to save her parents while trying to solve the seemingly impossible mystery behind a lost Incan civilization.

Families at the Cultural Centre are encouraged to explore the exhibition in the Thames Art Gallery, “Legends Are The Rivers That Take Us Home.”

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The 1987 documentary by Roger McTair and Claire Prieto “Home to Buxton” plays at double life-size scale. The film “brings the town’s culture to life and captures the storytelling inherent to the Buxton residents and the celebration of freedom and family.”

Guest-curated by Toronto-based Cara Eastcott, this multi-sensory show uses storytelling to capture and preserve histories of a variety of Chatham-Kent communities.

In addition, don’t miss family-friendly “Carnivals! Festivals! Fairs! Oh My!” exhibit in

the Chatham-Kent Museum; try your hand at milking in the dairy barn, or muscle up to the gong.

“We are excited to collaborate with all three organizations within the Chatham Cultural Centre on a single event,” Curator Phil Vanderwall of the art

gallery said in a media release.

“We look forward to welcoming family groups into all our spaces. We are particularly pleased that Family Fun Day will be free thanks to generous sponsorship from the Chatham Cultural Centre Association (CCCA).”

Enjoy Valentine’s Day with the WSO

The Chatham Voice

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra is returning to

Chatham to perform in the St. Andrew’s United Church sanctuary on Feb. 14.

Restoration construction on the sanctuary structure roof is now complete so the orchestra

can perform in this idyllic setting.

The orchestra will be conducted by WSO’s Music Director Robert Franz who is popular with Chatham audiences.

Spend your Valentine’s Day listening to the musical greats of the 17th and 18th centuries as the program explores the music of Baroque giants Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann and Purcell.

Along with the orchestra,

some of the music will showcase four of the woodwind members of the orchestra. Performers include Graham Mackenzie playing the oboe, Sam Fraser the bassoon and Liesel Deppe the flute.

Handel’s Overture to Judas, Maccabaeus, Overture to Solomon and Queen of Sheba from Solomon will be performed as well as Purcell’s Abdelazer Suite, Vivaldi’s Concerto for two flutes and his Concerto for Oboe and Bassoon. Telemann’s Suite in E Minor will round out the program.

Tickets for the Chatham performance are avail-

able at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William St. S., Chatham, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Students are free.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

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The Arts

Engaging displays at Thames gallery

By Marlee Robinson Special to The Voice

The current art installation at the Thames Art Gallery is as much an experience as it is an exhibition. Legends Are The Rivers That Take Us Home engages visitors the moment they enter the gallery, thanks to meticulous research and selection by Toronto-based curator Cara Eastcott.

Storytelling binds together what is, in essence, six different exhibitions. To Eastcott, the oral tradition is an act of preservation, saving the identity of communities while unifying and protecting them.

On the left wall of the gallery, the 1987 documentary by Roger McTair and Claire Prieto “Home to Buxton” plays at double life-size scale.

The film “brings the town’s culture to life and captures the storytelling inherent to the Buxton residents and the celebration of freedom and family.”

On the opposite wall “The Chemical Valley Project” – a multi-media collaboration between Aamjiwnaang members Vanessa and Beze Gray with theatre makers Julia Howman and Kevin Matthew Wong from Toronto – issues a challenge to take a role in combat-

ing the endless air, land and water pollution in the Sarnia area.

After absorbing these two dramatic transformational stories through cinematic sound and motion, move ahead to three vibrant ceiling-to-floor tapestries.

Created by acclaimed Toronto-based interdisciplinary artist Nep Sichu, these giant works represent a portrait of the life and legacy of Malcolm X – his past, present and future. As Eastcott asserts in the exhibition catalogue, the work “illuminates a call for the collective awakening of communities combating opposing forces.”

If you are at the stage of sensory overload at this point, visit the sound collage “Resurget Cinerbus” by Sterling Toles plays. This is the story of Detroit rising from the ashes of the 1967 burnings of that racially tumultuous city.

Toles builds the city’s transformation in an almost zen-like atmosphere, surrounding the viewer with calming beige rectangular sound baffles while archival news reports blend with comments by the artist’s father Dennis Edward Toles.

In the upper mezzanine a display by grade 11 students from Cha-

tham-Kent Secondary School and Great Lakes Secondary School of Sarnia expands on their First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies course through paintings and writing, inspired by their community, their history and historic storytelling.

Their contribution to the show entitled “Cultural Transmission” was facilitated by teacher Denise Helmer-Johnson and The Chemical Valley Project team.

There is one more element to this exhibition in the upper mezzanine – “Cold Waters” by sound artist Zoe Gordon from

Thunder Bay. Absorb the reflective sound bath inspired by the orchestration of ice cracking as it melts and moves.

Let nature have the final word.

Legends Are The Rivers That Take Us Home remains at the Thames Art Gallery, 75 William St. N. in Chatham until March 15. Admission is by donation.

The Thames Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday.

For further information, call 519-360-1998 or visit www.chatham-kent.ca/ TAG.

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Bonspiel raises $16K for CKHA The Chatham Voice

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation’s ninth Annual Charity Curling Classic hit the ice Feb. 1 at the Sydenham Community Curling Club in Wallaceburg.

Sixty-four energetic curlers came together to support the purchase of an automated chest compression device for the Wallaceburg Emergency Department, raising more than $16,000.

“We love being out in Wallaceburg,” said Gaye Thompson, Board Chair of the CKHA Foundation, in a media release. “The enthusiasm for health care shown by this community has once again helped us to enhance the services offered at CKHA’s Wallaceburg hospital site.”

Finishing the bonspiel in first place were Tobin Richardson, Lisa Richardson, Jennifer Demars, and Paul Demars.

Wayne Negrave was the

event’s top individual fundraiser, collecting a total of $753 in pledges.

In addition to a full day of curling, participants enjoyed live music, lunch and dinner, a silent auction, “Hit the Ham” contest, 50/50 raffle, and participant prizes.

Returning as a participant this year to the bonspiel was President & CEO of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Lori Marshall.

“What a fantastic day,” said Marshall. “Our hospital is so fortunate to be supported by such a great event organized by the Foundation. The equipment they are helping to fund will have a significant impact on our Emergency Department staff, as well as our patient experience in Wallaceburg.”

For anyone interested in supporting this cause, online pledging will be open until the end of February at https://give.classy. org/CharityCurlingClassic.

Layers for Layers The Chatham Voice

With snow finally in the air in Chatham, keeping warm is a priority for people. To help out that cause, and to coincide with the return of the limited-time Double Layer Tacos, Taco Bell Canada launched Layers for Layers.

According to Chatham Taco Bell Manager Shawn Johnson, from Feb. 6-8, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., people brought lay-

ers of clothing to the Taco Bell on St. Clair St. and received a coupon for a free Double Layer Taco in exchange for the donation.

The Double Layer Taco is a hybrid – a crunchy, hard-shell taco wrapped in a soft tortilla shell – with nacho cheese sauce in between, made with taco ingredients.

Johnson said the donations of clothing will go to the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP).

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From left, Mayor Darrin Canniff, Paul Demars, Jennifer Demars, Coun. Aaron Hall and Mary Lou Crowley, President & CEO of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation are all smiles at the recent ninth annual Charity Curling Classic in Wallaceburg, a fundraiser for the Foundation.

HEART DISEASE: an underdiagnosed issue in women Every February, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada organizes Heart Month to help raise awareness about the warning signs and risk factors associated with heart disease and stroke. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, heart attacks remain a leading cause of premature death, especially among women. Here’s what you should know.

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Heart attacks in women are often misdiagnosed. One reason for this is that they frequently experience different and subtler symptoms than men.

But even classic heart attack indicators such as chest pain and shortness of breath may be attributed to something else, with medical staff often dismissing these markers as signs of benign conditions. Anxiety, digestive issues or reproductive and menstrual problems may be pointed to, and women, especially those who are younger, might explain away their own symptoms in this manner.

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In addition, women must advocate for themselves and should learn to recognize red flags such as shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness and chest discomfort that radiates to the arm, jaw, neck, shoulder or back.

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Serving Chatham & Area Since 1904 Thursday, February 13: • Unifor Local 127 Retiree Meeting.

• Open Euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome.

• Chatham Horticultural Society meeting at 7:00pm at St. Paul’s United Church (basement), 22125 Communication Road, Chatham. C-K Councillor Anthony Ceccacci will be speaking about the One Million Trees Initiative. All are welcome! For info call Bev at 519-351-7385.

Friday, February 14: • 9th Annual “CONNECT” Older Adults Information Fair at the Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham. Over 75 booths, shuttles available.

• Meat draw at 6:00pm at the Thamesville Legion, Victoria Rd., Thamesville. Everyone Welcome.

• The Windsor Symphony Orchestra will perform “Vivaldi & Telemann” at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William St S., Chatham, 7:30pm. Explore the music of Baroque giants Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann and Purcell. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets are available exclusively at the church office ($30/ advance; $35/door; students free) For info call 519352-0010.

• Meal (5:15pm-6:30pm), fun darts (7:30pm) and catch the ace (drawn at 6:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Choice of chicken parmesan, roast beef or fish & chips for $10. Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, February 15: • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge 9:30am-11:00am. Everyone welcome!

• Meat draw (4:00pm-6:00pm) and dance (4:30pm9:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dance featuring the Flashback.

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Monday, February 17: • Soup’s On Fundraiser at Spirit & Life Centre.

11:00am-2:00pm. Soups donated from local restaurants. Free will offering. Cross the street to Chatham Hope Haven and enjoy hot chocolate or a cup of coffee, take a tour, free draw.

• The Blenheim Horticultural Society invites you to their first garden meeting of 2020. Take a journey through the fascinating life of garden bulbs. Trinity Anglican Church, lower meeting room. 59 Ellen St., Blenheim. 7:30pm. Snacks and refreshments supplied. For info call 519-380-9386, 226-881-1672 or 519-676-9476.

• Open Euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome.

Tuesday, February 18: • Open Euchre (1:00pm), open shuffleboard (7:00pm) and two-person euchre (7:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.

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Wednesday, February 19: • Calvary Church, 34 Victoria Ave at Barthe St. invites all ladies to their weekly Wednesday 9:30am COFFEE BREAK. We are starting a new book Comfort. Learn what the bible says to us while meeting new friends. Call 519-354-4235.

•Pepper (1:00pm) and fun darts (7:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.

• Kent Coin Club meeting in the library of John McGregor High School. 7:30pm. For more information contact president Paul Robb 289-228-2817 Thursday, February 20: • Open Euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome.

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• Meal (5:15pm-6:30pm), fun darts (7:30pm) and catch the ace (drawn at 6:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Choice of roast pork, roast beef or fish & chips for $10.

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Saturday, February 22: • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge 9:30am-11:00am.

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• Chatham Community Blood Donation Event - St. Clair College - HealthPlex. 1001 Grand Ave. W., Chatham. 9:00am-1:00pm.

• Southern Gospel Music concert with Holy Ground Quartet at Thames Christian Fellowship, 40 Park Ave. East. 7:00pm with refreshments. No charge.

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Monday, February 24: • Chatham-Kent Toast Masters meeting. A non-profit service club that offers members the chance to build their leadership and public speaking skills. 6:30pm-7:45pm. Village on the Thames, 850 Grand Ave W., Chatham. Parking and entrance at the back of the building. 18 and over.

Tuesday, February 25: • Chatham Community Blood Donation Event - St. Clair College - HealthPlex. 1001 Grand Ave. W., Chatham. 9:00am-1:00pm.

• Come celebrate Shrove Tuesday by feasting on a pancake supper at Christ Anglican Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham. 5:00pm-7:00pm. All you can eat for $10/adults, $5/children 15 and under.

Free under 5 years. Tickets at Church office (519352-1640), Church wardens or at the door. Gluten free pancakes and sausages available.

• A Card Party will be held at Grace Christian Church hall (26466 Bear Line Rd Dover). 7:30pm.

Adm. $5. Prizes & lunch. Everyone welcome.

• Pancake & Sausage Supper from 4:45pm-6:30pm.

Holy Trinity / St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Victoria & Selkirk, Chatham. Adults $8, Children 5-12 $5, 4 and under free. Tickets at door or Church office 519-354-1072.

CK Metal Detecting Club. Last Thursday of the month. Erickson Arena. 7:00pm. Guests welcome.

Free Tutoring every Tuesday night from 5:30pm7:30pm at First Reformed Church. 632 Lacroix St., Chatham. For info call Betty at 519-354-8902.

LOVE TO SING? Jubilee Chorus is beginning rehearsals for its Spring Season and new members are always welcome! No experience necessary, no auditions required. We meet weekly on Tuesday nights from 7:00pm-9:00pm at St. Andrews United Church (85 William St. S., Chatham) Call Cynthia Luimes 519-397-3318 if you need more info.

Grief Support Group. Saturdays until February 18 at 2:00pm, 222 Lafontaine Street, Wallaceburg Free will offering is appreciated. Please confirm your presence by email at cal.hmn@gmail.com Chatham-Kent Animal Rescue 4th Annual Gigantic Garage Sale is looking for participants for their March 21 event at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre. Looking for businesses, direct sale, crafters, and anyone looking to purge items. Prices vary on the type of participation. Please email chathamkentanimalrescue.events@gmail.com or 519-354-5000 for more information.

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Hairstyle for a good cause For folks who remember me from when I first moved to Chatham-Kent, I had a mullet.

Yes, that 1980s haircut that said “business in the front, party in the back.”

The photo you see to the right is a bit further back in time, but you get the point.

Not long after our daughter’s arrival and penchant for grabbing onto my longer hair to give it a tug or 10, I opted to chop it all off. That was nearly 17 years ago.

But, maybe, just maybe, I’m bringing the look back. Briefly.

Or perhaps I will look like Flock of Seagulls lead singer Michael Score with his wild, wavy hair from back in the 1980s. Google the band’s name and “I Ran,” the band’s biggest hit, and you will see.

Maybe it will wind up wavy, cropped short at the back and long in the front, crimped in 1980s hair band style, or even in a punk rock Mohawk, I honestly don’t know.

I won’t have a say in it.

You, however, will.

I’m working with the good folks at the Chatham-Kent Children’s Treatment Centre to help fundraise for their annual Festival of Giving funfest in April. This year’s theme is “I Want my FoG TV,” an ode to the early days of music videos on MTV. Between now and the festival, April 18, I am not cutting my hair.

That will allow it to grow out to be shaped into whatever hairstyle is decided upon.

Again, we are in the early planning stages, but the idea is to set it up so people can donate to the Children’s Treatment Centre and vote for your favourite hairstyle for me.

It might not be pretty, but then again, maybe it will be.

I must thank the women in the office at The Chatham Voice, as they told me that I’m not allowed to cut my hair between now and Festival.

The only problem is I already need a haircut. I will get a bit shaggy over the next three months.

At first, the staff here just thought about me bringing back my mullet, but this is expanding.

Stay tuned to this column in the coming weeks. We’ll offer up selections of me in various hairstyles and will provide more information on how to vote and support the treatment centre.

Naturally, I’d be most at home in a mullet, which is exactly the reason I don’t expect to have one for Festival. I have a feeling people will want to see me far out of my comfort zone.

And, I’m a bit worried. Once I discussed my idea with Mike Genge,

Bruce Corcoran the executive director of the Foundation for the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent, I could see in his eyes he was already planning ahead. And when he starts planning, crazy things can happen.

Worst-case scenario is I have a ridiculous haircut for a few days.

It’s all for a great cause.

I urge our readers to help guide this course as we release more details.

Finn helps(?)

As you know, our cat is an ingrained part of our family; it’s just like having another kid, albeit a small and very furry one.

He was up to his typical antics recently. We spent the Friday evening of a recent weekend over at the house of our friends Pete and Arlene, having dinner and just hanging out.

We get home after 11 p.m. to a cat that wants out (no surprise), so out the door he goes.

For the night.

And the next day.

There’s no sign of Finn by late afternoon. Just as we start to worry, who shows up at the back door?

Finn.

No idea where he spent the day, but he must have been comfortable.

At times for the rest of the weekend, he camped out on me, Mary Beth or on Brenna’s study materials. He likes to do that with Brenna, as he forces her to give him attention.

Only on the weekend, she was studying for exams. He just wanted to give her a break. In fact, he started gnawing on some of her review pages.

And to make sure she was wide awake Monday morning prior to her chemistry exam, Finn chased her down the hallway, nipping at her Achilles’ tendons all the way.

What a nice guy!

This took place after he tried to trip me by getting in my way as I stumbled down the same hallway.

Friend or fiendish foe? Hmmm.

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• Aafull warranty includes a 50both YR 50Lumberjack YR warranty that covers warranty that covers both material and labour. material and labour.

420 Hwy 21 South, DRESDEN • We carry the largest variety of metal roof e @ 519-683-6199 Cell: 519-436-7291 in Southwestern Ontario.of metal • Weproducts carry•the largest variety t or drop by to see me at the Chatham Sales Arena, on • We are a locally owned and operated family business roofLongwoods products Southwestern Ontario. mornings. 9877 Rd.,in Chatham for over 50 years & are well known for our suburb services and great prices.

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LUMBERJACK

Home Building Centre DRESDEN 420 Hwy 21 South, DRESDEN Home Building Center

Made in Canada

DRESDEN

e @ 519-683-6199 • Cell: 519-436-7291 Locally owned for over 50 years

t or drop by to see me at the Chatham Sales Arena, on mornings. 9877 Longwoods Rd., Chatham 1420 Hwy 21 South, DRESDEN

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED METAL ROOFING? Phone: 519-683-6199 IT IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN YOU THINK!

NO MORE BLOWN-OFF SHINGLES – our metal roof products withstand high winds of over 100 MPH.

• No more unnecessary insurance claims.

EVERYONE WELCOME Tilbury Legion Branch 206 4 Stewart St., Tilbury 519-682-0603

A Mother’s heart is always & forever the love of her children, Lovingly always, Mom

lerie

Furniture Repair / Refinishing

Dinner at 5:30pm Two pork chops & trimmings Dance with “The Shake Band” starting at 7pm Tickets are $15 available at the bar. Only 150 tickets available. Must be purchased by Feb 11.

Cindy

James

We miss you both dearly and know that you would want us to give hugs freely, raise a glass of wine, laugh at ourselves and be grateful for the small gifts of everyday life.

We love you for all time,

Healing Love Ministry has an all night prayer line. 12:00am7:00am with prayer partners to minister to you. Call 519-354ome3532.

Building Center A community sharing meal at 6:00pm. Informal service at 7:00pm. Call for info.

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For Sale Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements.

Everyday/ Holidays.

Ready-to-go.

Many colours available. $25.

Call 519-3543411.

Wanted

COINS WANTED Buying collections and estates. Call Paul 289-2282817.

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

Loans

PERSONAL LOANS $2,000 to $30,000

Borrow $20,000 for only $252/mth or $30,000 for $379/mth

• Must be a homeowner (no proof required) • No mortgage registered on title • No income proof required • Open Loan • 48hrs normally to approve - funds directly deposited • No fund allocation - you do what you wish with the money ONLY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 1. ID, one of: license, passport, Canadian citizenship card.

2. Void cheque or PAD form

Layaway Now for Spring

1100 Stores Strong

519-252-6953 - 24 hours or email john@unimorcapital.com Brokerage Lic.#10675

Financing Available

281 Grand Ave E Chatham

519-397-4782

For Sale

Rentals

Wood Splitter Home made tractor operated hydraulic - ram size 1 1/2”, stroke 17”. $635.

20 stackable chairs, excellent condition for get togethers & parties. $10 each or $100 for all.

Call 519-6269388 or 519401-9388.

4 bedroom & 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Room for rent $500/mth. In Merlin. Available now. Call 905-616-6101 or 226881-1088.

Flat Screen TV 32” $75; propane furnace $35; Mountain bike $25; beanie babies, new, best offer; large wooden swivel bar stools $35; folding bike, best offer. Phone 519-351-4490.

SENIORS APARTMENTS

Studio or 1 Bedroom Includes: • housekeeping • laundry • meals • cable tv • phone • access to on-site pool For a tour, call us at 519-627-9292 80 McNaughton Ave. Wallaceburg, ON

OBITUARIES Claudia Mae Laevens 83, Monday, February 3, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mr. Anthony Kacer 80, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

Jacques “Jake” Belanger 75, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mr. John Kevany 65, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

Connie Shirley Marchetti 62, Thursday, February 6, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mrs. Margaret LaMarsh 93, Friday, February 7, 2020 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

Frances Foster 86, Thursday, February 6, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mrs. Lydia De Luca 92, Friday, February 7, 2020 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

John Everett “Jack” McLeod 80, Friday, January 31, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mrs. Dorothy Shackleton 83, Friday, February 7, 2020 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

Virginia Hosak 91, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Angela Irene Sluys 52, Monday, February 3, 2020 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Annie Theresa Myslik 93, Sunday, February 9, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Marilyn Grace O’Flynn 82, Friday, February 7, 2020 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Jean Hart 69, Thursday, February 6, 2020 Life Transitions Mrs. Mary Jane Oulds 74, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

459 St.Clair St., Chatham • 519-351-2040 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown • 519-674-3141 141 Park St., Blenheim • 519-676-3451

www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

That’s it!!

Call John at Unimor Capital Corp.

Mobility Scooters

lifetransitions.ca • 519-351-4444

Hinnegan-Peseski

FUNERAL HOME

156 William St., Chatham 519.352.5120 www.peseski.com

A FAMILY BUSINESS THAT CARES

60 Stanley Street, Blenheim (519) 676 – 9200 blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com

245 Wellington St. W., Chatham 519-352-2710

alexanderfuneralhome.ca

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