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After a hiatus of in-person events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, RetroFest 2022 returned to downtown Chatham with crowds of people who were eager to see the hundreds of cars on display throughout the core on Saturday. Attendees watched from the sidewalks on Friday and enjoyed the classic car cruise, followed by local live bands in Tecumseh Park’s band shell.

Festivities on Saturday ensured there was something for everyone including food and craft vendors as well as inflatables for the youngsters. See story on page 16.

Shelter to open on Murray St.

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

It was all hands on deck last week as workers put on a final push to ready the new Victoria Park Place homeless shelter for its June 1 opening.

According to Polly Smith, Chatham-Kent’s director of employment

and social services, staff and volunteers were hard at it completing renovations at the former public school on Murray Street.

“We’re counting down the days,” said Smith.

“There’s been a few hiccups but it’s getting done.

“We’re grateful to our contractor. They are really working hard and mak-

ing things happen.”

The past couple of months have been a whirlwind for municipal officials tasked with finding a new location for the municipal shelter.

Chatham-Kent’s lease with the current location at Chatham’s Travelodge expired May 31, leaving only weeks before the

shelter had to move.

The municipality had initially decided to relocate to Hope Haven on Wellington Street.

However a last-minute offer from a group of local developers saw the municipality switch the location to the vacant Victoria Park School.

The decision prompt-

ed a public outcry from neighbourhood residents concerned the homeless population will lead to an increase in crime.

According to Smith, the new 50-bed shelter will feature four sleeping areas with individual beds curtained off for privacy.

There’s also a congregate indoor living area where

residents can have meals and watch television, along with a quiet area with a bank of computers and laundry facilities.

“The computers are for residents who are looking for housing and work,” Smith said, adding their use will be supervised at all times.

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Uncle Tom’s Cabin opens its doors

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Grade 10 students who visited Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site last week were happy to be out of the classroom.

It was the first field trip for Lambton-Kent Composite School in two years and the first face-to-face student tour the historical site had offered since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Madelyn Metcalfe said it was nice to leave virtual learning behind and experience in-person learning.

She said it suited her learning style and she liked attending in person, rather than “taking notes and watching on a screen.”

It was her first trip to the famed site and she said she learned a lot about Black history.

But as for racial equality, Metcalfe said she thinks society “has a long way to go.”

Joey Burnsdenuke was another student glad to be able to experience face-toface learning.

“Really interesting,” is how Burnsdenuke described his second trip to Uncle Tom’s Cabin, having attended as an elementary school student.

He enjoyed seeing the many objects and artifacts,

including an original copy of the book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, by renowned abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Burnsdenuke said technology – an up-to-date video of the site’s history is played on the tour – adds to the experience.

However, he said visiting Uncle Tom’s Cabin is far better than “sitting at a desk all day.”

For site programs assistant Jackie Bernard, faceto-face engagement is also a new experience.

Hired just prior to the pandemic, Bernard – a Dresden area resident who is four generations removed as a descendent of Underground Railroad refugees – had until last week never conducted in-person tours.

She said she was impressed with the “attentiveness and respectfulness” of the students who visited the site.

“They’ve been stuck looking at computers long enough,” Bernard emphasized, adding she “absolutely loves engaging with “real people and real faces.”

Since 2005, Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site has been owned and operated

by Ontario Heritage Trust.

Along with a modern museum and interpretive centre, the five-acre site showcases the home of

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Lambton Kent Composite School Grade 10 students were the first in the region to visit Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Historic Site last week. The site opened on May 21 after being closed for two years due to the pandemic. However, virtual tours were provided, reaching 4,000 people. Student Joey Burnsdenuke, site programs assistant Jackie Bernard, site museum interpreter Matt Sawabi and student Madelyn Metcalfe stand beside a display that showcases an original copy of the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin, based on the abolitionist Rev. Josiah Henson.

the Rev. Josiah Henson.

The former slave who came to Canada via the Underground Railroad worked tirelessly to help others from the United States make their way to freedom.

An author, abolitionist and minister, Henson – an important figure in Black history – founded the Dawn Settlement, along with a labourer’s school at Dresden.

He also served as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping other Blacks escape slavery in the United States and build new lives in Upper Canada.

Site curator Steven Cook is glad the doors are open.

“It feels great to be dealing with the public once again after such a long absence,” Cook said.

Being closed for so long was difficult in many ways, he added. However staff were able to pivot and share the story of Henson and the Dawn Settlement online.

According to Cook, 4,000 people from around the world took a virtual tour, including many school groups.

Cook said the Ontario Heritage Trust continues to work closely with the Lambton-Kent District School Board to share the story of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Underground Railroad with local stu-

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May 21 marked the official opening at Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site,

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A private outdoor area is also being constructed,

Smith said, but it won’t be accessible from outside the building.

People who aren’t staying at the shelter aren’t welcome on the grounds, she said, adding police will be called and trespassers will be prosecuted.

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Smith said Chatham-Kent police have already stepped up surveillance in the area, including the addition of bike patrols.

She said participating community partners want

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“We can’t control everything,” Smith said, adding crime and drug use are issues that are present throughout Chatham-Kent.

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In an attempt to help solve Chatham-Kent’s affordable housing shortage, the municipality is offering incentives to encourage residents to construct secondary dwellings.

As part of a strategy to promote housing supply and aging in place, the municipality has a $2,500 grant available to help with costs of converting space.

Chatham-Kent housing services program manager Beth Earley, said adding secondary dwellings in urban areas and so-called “garden suites” in rural ar-

eas can be part of a “novel solution” to the housing crunch.

“More supply equals less demand,” explained Earley, adding the municipality is working on ways to create more affordable living spaces in Chatham-Kent.

Earley said a second living space in a house – often referred to as a granny suite – can be especially beneficial to multi-generational families, providing affordable space where family members can live more cheaply, whilst keeping an eye out for each other.

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ferent ways this could work,” Earley said. “It could be older parents or even a young adult renting and living in the separate space.”

“This type of living arrangement can be really important to quality of life,” Earley added. “It allows autonomy for everybody.”

According to municipal rules, secondary dwellings in urban areas allow for separate living quarters within a primary residence or within a building ancillary to the main dwelling.

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Drop-in hours expand at Wallaceburg site The Chatham Voice

The helping hand of R.O.C.K. Missions is now reaching Wallaceburg residents in need seven days a week.

Thanks to new funding from the United Way of Chatham-Kent, an afternoon drop-in that ran 16 hours a week has been expanded to 28 hours.

Stationed at the St. James Anglican Church downtown, the drop-in centre is open each day from 2 to 6 p.m.

Renee Geniole, operations co-ordinator for the agency, said the drop-in opened up at the church in January as a way to provide warmth and food during cold winter months.

However, she said the need continued to grow beyond what was slated to be a three-month pilot project, with about 25 people accessing the service each day.

“Numbers are slowly creeping up,” she said, noting there are many regulars who attend.

“There’s a huge need,” Geniole explained, “with lots of food insecurity and lots of people experiencing homelessness.”

Because the United Way

funding had yet to be formally announced, Geniole couldn’t confirm the project’s dollar figure, however, she said the mission is looking at purchasing a washer and dryer as there is no public laundromat in Wallaceburg.

The outreach would also like to be able to offer the homeless a place to shower, Geniole added, something organizers are hoping can be provided in the future.

Geniole said R.O.C.K. Missions, which stands for Reaching Out Chatham-Kent, is looking to expand its repertoire of services in Wallaceburg and is open to creating new partnerships with community agencies.

“We’re super excited to be there,” Geniole said.

“And we’re super excited to do what we can in the community.”

In the meantime in Chatham, outreach services

by R.O.C.K. Missions are going strong. Geniole said the agency currently prepares and delivers 320 lunches per week.

Other initiatives, such as harm reduction kits, are also provided to those facing addiction issues.

The James Street Drop-

in Centre was initially funded thanks to a small grant from the municipality. Its current partners include R.O.C.K Mission, the United Way of Chatham-Kent and the Ska:Na Family Learning Centre.

Geniole said the organization has great working relationships with many groups throughout Chatham-Kent, including mental health service providers, a number of churches and the Chatham-Kent Police Service.

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How the promise of a bubble bath changed a family’s end-of-life experience My mom, Kerry, was the definition of a ‘social butterfly’ in the best way possible. She had a genuine interest in everyone she met and a contagious laugh that could fill a room. She mastered the balance of being my mom and best friend and, as a single parent, worked so hard to make sure I had everything.

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Unacceptable behaviour And then there were four. That’s how many provincial election candidates showed up to a Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce-sponsored debate in Chatham on May 25.

Four of a possible 13 from the two ridings of Chatham-Kent–Leamington and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex.

In attendance were NDP candidates Brock McGregor and Vanessa Benoit, Ontario Party’s Rick Nicholls, and Rhonda Jubenville of the New Blue Party.

Kudos to them for showing up to field questions.

As for the rest? It’s sad that they did not bother to attend and face the public.

Debates are opportunities for voters to put a face and voice to a name, to see how a candidate performs when speaking to an audience, and to get a better vibe on who they’d like to vote for.

Dodging debates, regardless of excuse (some have said they thought their time was better spent knocking on doors), is poor campaigning form.

And it seems to be a growing concern. Debates – just like fielding questions from reporters or responding to requests from media outlets for answers to political questions of the media outlet’s choosing rather than the party line – are places where candidates and parties aren’t in control.

And they don’t like that.

But democracy is founded on the masses determining who governs. Depriving them of information only discourages people from voting. If we had a loonie for every time we heard someone say, “I’m not voting because I don’t know who to vote for,” we’d be quite wealthy.

This newspaper, in its May 26 edition, offered short bios for candidates and asked them what they thought was the most pressing election issue to the people of Chatham-Kent. Five of the 13 candidates did not respond, failing to take advantage of utilizing this paper to get their information to 19,000 homes in the municipality.

The dodging is a trend that apparently starts at the top. We’d seen videos of PC leader Doug Ford and Liberal leader Steven Del Duca simply brushing aside valid questions from reporters to spew their own rhetoric. It is insulting and fatiguing.

The public deserves better.

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Event raises $11K for Ukraine Editor: We want to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful media coverage that The Chatham Voice gave us for helping us to promote the Loads of Love Hymn Sing for Ukraine

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We wanted you to know that we had a very exciting evening and raised just under $11,000 at last count.

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Thank you for being a part of this great blessing for the people of Ukraine.

Editor: With regard to the upcoming provincial election, I’m confused by the fact that Rick Nicholls is putting up signs stating “Re-Elect Rick Nicholls.”

Surely he can only be “re-elected” to the party he was last elected to. He is no longer a member of the provincial Conservative party, so therefore ineligible to claim re-elec-

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I’m sure there are many people who do not realize this fact and will vote for him based on how they voted before.

The result could be he gets elected to a party that has no power and therefore we in Chatham-Kent–Leamington, will have zero representa-

tion in Queen’s Park no matter who gets to govern the province for the next four years.

Your article on page 5 in the May 19 Chatham Voice, “Candidates finalized for June 2,” explains this.

There are too many “new parties” joining in, which of course they

have a right to form, but the result will be a watered down election which may end up with no one party having any power to actually get anything done, and that should concern us all, no matter one’s political affiliation.

Editor: Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. When I was four years old, I was playing outside when I slipped on the grass and fell underneath a riding lawn mower. I lost my left leg below the knee.

I grew up in The War

Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, and today, I help pass on the Association’s PLAYSAFE message. With lawn cutting season here, I want every kid across the country to know they should never

be around lawn mowers.

I accept who I am today, but I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through what I did. I hope that by sharing my story, it will prevent even just one child from being

injured.

If you would like to learn more about how to play safely and hear stories from other young amputees like me who have lost limbs in accidents, visit waramps.ca/playsafe.

Zoe Gottwald, 16 Ottawa

Ken Powell & John Wiebenga Chatham

Electoral confusion and dilution

Geoff Clement Chatham

Never be near lawn mowers

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Local Liberal candidate withdraws

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Four people came forward to the NDP to state Chatham-Kent–Leam- they did not sign the nomington (CKL) voters can ination papers for the Libforget a name on the ballot eral candidate for CKL, for the June 2 provincial according to the NDP. Festeryga issued a comelection – Audrey Festeryment to the mega. dia, and said The Liberal canElections Ontario didate withdrew verified her canfrom the election didacy, but she on May 26, a week still opted to step before the election, aside. as Elections On“I simply cannot tario investigated allow any further the circumstances mudslinging to around how her deflect from the nomination paAudrey Festeryga issues of imporpers were filed. tance: affordabilThe NDP claimed the Liberals used the same ity, safety a security, and nomination list of names the environment,” she as they had submitted for said. “Due to the NDP’s their first candidate, Alec relentless personal attacks, Mazurek, whom the par- I have made the difficult ty fired after learning of decision to withdraw as homophobic comments the Liberal candidate for he made on social media Chatham-Kent–Leamington, in order to protect my eight years ago.

Mazurek was fired at the family and my name. This proverbial 11th hour, and decision was also made the Ontario Liberal Party based on my personal submitted Festeryga as a sense of morals and ethcandidate just before the ics.”

The NDP began quesnomination deadline on

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Then Taras Natyshak, former NDP MPP for Essex, held a press conference via Zoom on May 25 to urge Liberal leader Steven Del Duca to have Festeryga step down.

“Our team has confirmed with four individuals that they did not sign any forms for Ms. Festeryga,” he said. “These are four individuals who signed the original nomination forms (for Mazurek) who came forward to us.”

The Chatham Voice spoke to one individual, Mike Brown, who said he did not sign Festeryga’s papers, but his name was used in the filing.

A day later, Festeryga withdrew, and it was NDP leader Andrea Horwath answering questions from the media.

Horwath defended the decision to file the complaint with Elections Ontario, dropping the blame squarely on Del Duca.

“When people decide to cheat, everyone loses,” she said over a Zoom chat with media. “He has to stand up, admit he’s made a mistake and try to do better next time.”

Horwath added it was Del Duca and the election team that put Festeryga in a very tough position.

“The Liberal party knows what the rules are. They’re supposed to follow the rules like the rest of us,” she said.

Festeryga said she was unimpressed by the NDP, at the leadership level and at the CKL level.

“I think this behaviour by the NDP is the worst kind of politics, and frankly, attacks like the those launched by men like Taras Natyshak are exactly the reason why more women choose not to run for elected office,” she said.

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Blenheim Sr. Fair returns June 10 The Blenheim Senior Fair returns to the Blenheim Memorial Arena on June 10.

Put on by the Blenheim Senior Centre and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the fair, which began 35 years ago, is another event that has been on hold for two years due to the pandemic.

Bobbi-Jo Ferren, co-ordinator for the senior centre, said the event is Chatham-Kent’s largest 50-plus information fair.

There are vendors galore, and informational booths relating to wellness, health care, retirement, travel, fit-

ness, personal care and more.

“This is a fun and educational day, giving people the opportunity to gain information related to aging, available social programs, maintaining physical and emotional health and so much more,” she said. “As a social event, residents of Chatham Kent are able to meet with friends, enjoy local entertainment and enjoy a free lunch.”

Ferren said the Blenheim Senior Centre is happy to host the fair, as it allowed them to promote the centre and Blenheim to all who attend.

In regard to attendees, she said seniors from across the municipality

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Enbridge has big expansion plans in store for Chatham-Kent.

The energy giant is investing $350 million in two major projects designed to boost the municipality’s access to energy and better position Chatham-Kent for future growth.

The first project, called the Panhandle Regional Expansion Project, includes the construction of 19 kilometres of new pipeline.

The line will be built adjacent to an existing pipeline corridor between the Dover Transmission Station, located at Balmoral Line and Town Line Road.

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The second piece of the investment involves a partnership with Waste Connections of Canada, which will see a $50-million renewable natural gas facility (RNG) built at the Ridge Landfill site near Blenheim.

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It’s expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 110,000 tonnes per year.

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The Arts

Wright to perform in London

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Country and western music darling Michelle Wright never forgets her roots.

The Merlin-area native, who soared to the top of the charts three decades ago with the blockbuster hit Take It Like a Man, is working hard on the release of a new album called Milestone.

The first single, called Small Town, pays hom-

age to where she grew up in Chatham-Kent.

“I’m a little bit of small town, edge of the border A little big city, when I got older.

But when the carpet rolls up and the lights go down, I’m still small town.”

(Lyrics from Small Town from the Michelle Wright’s new album Milestone) The Chatham Voice recently spoke to Wright in a telephone interview from Nashville, the city where she has lived for

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Wright told The Voice she’s excited by the new album that was created in part to mark the 30th anniversary of her hit Take it Like a Man – the song that propelled her to the top.

The Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer will be returning to Canada this week performing twice at the Country Music Association of Ontario Festival and Awards 2022 weekend running from June 2 to 5 in nearby London.

Wright said she is looking forward to getting back out there and brushing away the COVID-19 cobwebs.

“We’re shaking off the COVID layers of sadness and concern,” Wright said. “It’s great that we’re getting back to a normal life.”

Wright will take to the stage June 2 in a Legacy Revival performance as part of the CMA Ontario extravaganza.

On June 5, it’s all about

girl power when Wright, Beverly Mahood, Stacey Lee Guse and Patricia Conroy are set to pay tribute to Impact Award recipient Carroll Baker.

Baker, an acclaimed singer/songwriter, first shot to fame when she teamed up with Conway Twitty on the hit It’s Only Make Believe in 1970.

In 1985, she also wrote a song for Tom Jones called I’m An Old Rock n’ Roller.

Wright said Baker achieved a “certain level of success” for many years.

“Country artists are certainly very aware of Carroll,” Wright added.

It’s going to be a busy week for the veteran musician. Between the CMA Ontario performances, she’s travelling to Calgary to perform with country great Terri Clark.

When she heads back home to Tennessee, Wright said she will be working hard on the Milestone’s release.

Small Town, the first

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Merlin native Michelle Wright, who calls Nashville home these days, will be north of the border this week.

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Milestone, recorded on the BFD/Audium Nashville label, is slated for release in September.

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Cars & Coffee events return

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

After a two-year, COVID-19-imposed hiatus, the folks at RM Auto Restoration are bringing back their Cars & Coffee events for the summer.

Ernie Morreau, shop manager at RM Auto Restoration/RM Sotheby’s, said the morning showcases take place June 11, July 16 and Sept. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at RM’s facility on Classic Car Drive just south of Highway 401.

He said RM personnel enjoy putting on the events, opening the doors to showcase the shop and museum, while car buffs bring their own rides to show them off, and check out other vehicles.

“We just like to do it,” Morreau said. “We consider ourselves the classic car company of Canada.

People can come out to see the cars. They can come out and talk to each other and just talk cars.

Come out, bring your car, see the shop and the facility.”

RM offers free coffee and

donuts as well.

Morreau said the Cars & Coffee events avoid August for a reason, and it’s not the heat.

“August is our busy month. Our restored cars head to Pebble Beach to compete,” he explained.

“We also fit those (Cars & Coffee events) around our auction schedules so we can have more staff around.”

As for the first event in June, Morreau said visitors will likely see an excellent variety of vehicles.

“A lot of the cars here will be getting prepped to go to Monterey for auction. But they’ll be on display here,” he said.

“They’ll see some unique stuff, a good collection.”

Included in that display will be several vehicles that were showcased for RM’s 40th anniversary celebration in 2019.

Morreau said that could include a V-16-powered Cadillac.

For those who plan on attending Cars & Coffee, Morreau asks that people who are driving in to showcase a vehicle to park on the east

side of the main building, and for pure spectators to park on the west side of the building, in the lot between RM and Handy Bros., which has set up shop in the former Duke’s Harley Davidson building.

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This Tesla Roadster draws a crowd during a Cars & Coffee gathering in 2019 at RM Auto Restoration. After a two year-hiatus, the popular events return beginning June 11.

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Community Events Thursday, June 2, 2022: • The WISH Centre has drop in pickleball from 8:00—10:00am.

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• Join us for lunch every Thursday and Friday at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Everyone welcome.

• Panzerotti Night Special at the Merlin Legion Br. 465. 2 Stanley St., Merlin. Kitchen opens at 4:00pm. Customized or deluxe $12.75 tax included. 519-6894884.

Friday, June 3, 2022: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00pm.

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• Merlickin Pork Chop at the Merlin Legion Br. 465. 2 Stanley St., Merlin. $15.50, 2nd chop for $3.00 tax included. Served 4:30pm-7:00pm. Legion open at 4:00pm. 519-689-4884.

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• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm– 5:30pm. Entertainment by the Marquis from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 80 King St E., Chatham. Store wide sale - 50% off everything.

• Indoor Yard Sale at Holy Trinity/ St Paul’s Church. Located on the corner of Selkirk St and Victoria Ave in Chatham. 9:00 - 11:30 am.

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44. Ancient foreigner 46. In an angry way 47. Ill-intentioned 49. Monetary unit of Serbia 50. S. American plant 51. One or the other 56. An alias for Thor 57. Gratuity 58. In a painful way 59. French commune 60. Promotional materials 61. Greek city 62. Assistant 63. Confederate general 64. Former NJ governor CLUES DOWN 1. Used by gymnasts 2. “Luther” actor Idris 3. Broad volcanic crater 4. Not for 5. Blur 6. Tots 7. Acted leisurely 8. About the Alps 9. Gets out of bed

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Business

C-K company connected to Spielberg The Chatham Voice

A local audio production company has signed a deal to work with DTS Inc., a firm co-founded by Steven Spielberg.

“It all began with the Vice President of Research and Development at Xperi, a subsidiary of Digital Theatre Systems (DTS), a Silicon Valley

tech giant listening to our Moonlight Audio Theatre Podcast. That’s when he had a flash of inspiration about using audio drama and spoken

word dialogue to evolve their team’s research into machine learning, a component of Artificial Intelligence (AI),” David Farquhar, president of Design Sound Productions, said in a media release.

“Soon after that, the VP contacted me, inquiring if I would be willing to make Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre’s content

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An all-female team at Red Barn Brewing Co. recently joined forces with The Pink Boots Society, and created Saison of the Witch. The effort is to encourage more women to enter the brewing profession. A portion of each sale goes to help the Pink Boots program.

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They were especially interested in our children’s titles. And as they say, the rest is history.”

The continued growth and success of Design Sound Productions is further evident by the collaboration with DTS. The audio dramas and spoken word content produced by Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre will now be crucial for the cutting-edge developments in AI that DTS and Xperi currently have underway, Farquar said.

“The new licensing agreement between our companies has also set a new precedent for AI development,” he said.

DTS Inc. first launched in 1993, making multichannel audio technologies incorporated in Steven Spielberg’s films Jurassic Park and the remastered version of Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Spielberg

acted as an initial investor, providing the company

with momentum.

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Red Barn Brewing Co., a craft brewery in South Kent, has released a new

brew, and it’s tied to an effort to promote more women entering the beverage crafting profession.

Saison of the Witch was created with The Pink Boots Society, an organization that assists, inspires and encourages women and/or non-binary individuals in the fermented/ alcoholic beverage profession.

The brewing began in early March, shortly before International Women’s Day March 8. It included all of the women who currently work at Red Barn as well as spouses and relatives of the family and brewers.

The team name – The Femmentors – beer style, beer name, ingredients and recipe were discussed and voted on by the women after consulting with brewers Stephen Goodal and Dan English (co-owner). Both brewers were on hand but gave the reins to The Femmentors to do all aspects of brewing.

Red Barn Brewing co-owner Sandy Vervaet took the lead on organizing this brewing effort.

“We are so excited to be a part of The Pink Boots collaboration brew day,” she said in a media release.

“Being a woman in the brewing industry was never something I had imagined I would be a part of. I encourage women to step out of their boundaries and try something new.

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The folks at Gentry Manor are bringing the tastes of Morocco to Chatham on June 3.

Patrons can enjoy a diverse selection of food with an exotic fourcourse meal.

One Moroccan Evening takes place at 6 p.m. June 3 at Gentry Manor at 9 Park St. in Chatham.

For more information, call 519-3529420.

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Chatham-Kent economic development is back – live and local.

The municipality has announced that officers will once again be meeting members of the business community face-to-face after nearly two years of online communication.

Anyone wishing to book a consultation with economic development personnel with the Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre can contact CKEDS@chatham-kent.ca online or call 1-866-542-5994.

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In Memoriams

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Mary Castein ~ June 3rd, 1930 - August 5, 2009 Married June 4th, 1949 We all miss you much more at this time of the year Mary.

We’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when, but I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.

Keep smiling through just like you used to do till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away.

Absence makes the heart remember.

T.T.F.N. All my love, B

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Fluffy beds and endless treats, Gates to guard and friends to meet.

Long slow walks with petting hands, Safe with God in Heavens lands.

Love your mommy, Lynn.

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News

Huge crowds for RetroFest ’22

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

There was plenty to see and do for both gear heads and ordinary folks at RetroFest 2022.

Chatham’s King Street was awash with crowds Friday and Saturday, estimated at between 20,000 and 30,000 for the weekend.

Nancy Dudley, a co-chair of the Historic Downtown Chatham BIA, said the weather co-operated, bringing out car buffs and curiosity seekers alike.

“The downtown was

abuzz with people out and about enjoying the festival,” Dudley said. “It was great to see everybody.”

An estimated 600 vehicles were part of the Kent Historic Auto Club Classic Car Show, Dudley said, which could be a record for the event.

“We’re really excited to see the weather co-operated,” she added, noting many classic car owners don’t venture out in the rain or storms.

“Many of the participants only come in fair weather,” Dudley said.

Music performances

and other activities were well attended, Dudley said, with large groups converging in Tecumseh Park to listen to tunes and enjoy a beverage and food.

Miss RetroFest was crowned Saturday afternoon with the title going to Vanessa Young-Tome, also known as “Vintage Vanessa.”

Sadly, the event was marred by a traffic collision Friday evening during the popular car cruise in which two people lost their lives on Queen’s Line.

The Chatham-Kent Po-

Jeanine Foulon/The Chatham Voice

Visitors check out the many different classic cars on display in downtown Chatham as part of RetroFest.

lice Service are not identifying the people who

were killed and no further comment will be

made as the incident is under investigation.

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