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THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024

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Ward boundaries to be revisited

Chatham-Kent council is taking another shot at reviewing the municipality’s ward boundaries.

Following a motion from Chatham Coun.

Marjorie Crew, council approved the hiring Strategy Corp to conduct the assessment at a cost of $68,000.

The review of the composition of council in relation to population What is Cremation? may include recommenCremation is the process of reducing the human body to dations that could trigbone fragments using high heat and flame. Cremation is ger changes in wards, as well as the number of not the final disposition of the remains, nor is it a type of people elected to reprefuneral service. sent C-K. Brought up as a notice of motion by Crew, Is a casket needed for Cremation? the proposal needed a No, a casket is not required, many municipalities require an two-thirds vote to proceed. It passed 17-1 with alternative container constructed of wood or cardboard, South Kent Coun. Trevor however, in some cases no container is required.

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“I think we’ve talked about this,” said Crew, saying she was “bringing it back to reconsider” because some minor wording changes were needed, noting she worked with North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville on the revised motion.

Wallaceburg Coun. Carmen McGregor, who seconded it, put forward a friendly amendment that in the future administration prepares a report in the first term of subsequent councils relating to how population changes could affect ward boundaries.

Wallaceburg Coun. Aaron Hall said he supported the motion, noting boundary reviews are a general practice of both the federal and provincial government.

“I think this is a good practice for us to follow,” Hall said, adding he’s commonly asked about ward boundaries, especially around election time.

The request comes on the heels of a motion brought forward by Jubenville in April to undertake a review with the possibility of reducing the number of councillors to 12. The issue sparked

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Jubenville was poised to bring the issue forward a second time Monday, however, she was informed by municipal clerk Judy Smith that procedure forbade her from doing so because she was not on the “prevailing side” of the motion April 29.

Originally, Jubenville brought the issue forward because she said Chatham-Kent has changed and that rural and urban citizens need to be better represented. C-K’s six-ward system was established at the time of amalgamation in 1998.

Other councillors agreed, saying Chatham-Kent council is outdated, too big and needs to be downsized.

Currently, there are 17 councillors and one mayor.

The boundary review will be completed prior to the 2026 election.

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Pilot project next step for urban chickens

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent council has finally scratched out the initial framework for an urban backyard chicken pilot project.

Following a lengthy discussion, council approved a motion by South Kent Coun. Ryan Doyle at a recent meeting. Now the matter goes back to administration to prepare a bylaw for council’s approval.

Doyle said approving the pilot was a chance to give the people what they want, given the overwhelming response of a 2023 Let’s Talk C-K survey which saw 5,000 people respond. Around 68 per cent of those were in favour of allowing backyard chickens in urban areas. There are no restrictions on raising chickens in agricultural areas.

The urban backyard chicken issue has been on the municipality’s radar for a number of years, with council turning down such proposals in 2013 and 2020.

Last year, the issue was raised again, with council directing administration to report on the matter. When administration returned, they had outlined three possible approaches including maintaining the status quo, instituting a pilot project or incorporating a permanent urban chicken program.

Results of a public meeting held last summer were also outlined in the report, at which time area poultry farmers and the Kent Federation of Agriculture voiced their collective opposition, saying it could lead to the spread of a catastrophic disease such as the avian flu.

The issue prompted more discussion, as well as many questions to Nancy Havens, C-K’s manager of licensing. When speaking to council, Havens cautioned officials about proceeding with an urban back-

yard chicken program. She said the Town of Tecumseh discontinued its backyard chicken program after two years due to noise, animal welfare and smell.

According to Havens, a pilot project is likely to become permanent as it would be difficult to halt it once it gets going.

However, she said a pilot will allow the municipality to “crawl before we walk, “noting there are significant costs associated with the enforcement and inspection.

A staff report estimated a municipal-wide urban backyard chicken program via Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) would cost $87,650 for enforcement and close to $400,000 for coop inspections annually. Figures for rural residential and village residential enforcement and inspection are $13,000 and $43,000 respectively.

East Kent Coun. John Wright, an advocate of maintaining the status quo, told council that poultry farmers are worried about disease, as it could lead to quarantine and the preventative eradication of entire flocks.

“There’s quite a risk with the bird flu, if it does ever get into a flock,” he said, adding there are strict rules around the disposal of birds.

Other councillors unsuccessfully lobbied for a C-K wide

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Chatham-Kent council has approved a pilot project to examine the viability of allowing backyard chickens in urban areas acrosss the municipality.

pilot, including North Kent’s Rhonda Jubenville and Chatham Coun.

Brock McGregor.

McGregor said restrictions based on property size are inequitable, putting backyard chickens out of reach for residents who may need it.

“I don’t know if we know on the fly what the best size is,” he said.

Ultimately, the project will allow backyard urban chickens in rural residential and village residential areas on properties over a half an acre in size. Based on Doyle’s motion, the suggested rules may include: • Chickens must remain on the owner’s property and if there is no fence, the birds must stay in the coop.

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• A minimum setback from the property line.

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A well-known property in Dresden is up for sale once again – 620 Cross St. It’s the site of the Discovery Channel’s reality TV show We Bought a Funeral Home. The show, which aired on discovery+, featured the Blumberg family, who moved to Dresden from Toronto in 2021.

According to the show, they bought the former funeral home for $570,000.

The 12,000 square-foot mansion,

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It now has a swimming pool.

The property is the site of the former Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, which closed in September of 2016.

Owners Tom and Linda DeBurger retired after running the facility for four decades.

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More meetings planned over urban chickens

• Feed must be stored in a rodent-proof container.

• A one-time application and fee.

Before a person sets up a coop. a bylaw officer will inspect the yard and coop, but officers will not return unless there is a complaint.

• A limit of the number of chickens depending on the size of the property.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024

News

Hundts set to retire June 27

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

On June 27, Gail Hundt will mark a watershed moment.

On that date, the long-time president and CEO of the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce will retire, and if all goes according to plan, her husband Jim will step away from his engineering career the same day.

“Rather than retire at different times, we’re retiring at the exact same time,” Hundt recently told The Chatham Voice, noting the couple plans to make the most of their new-found freedom.

Hanging out with three grandkids and helping out with her elderly parents are top priorities. Cycling, hiking and boating are also on the agenda, as is travelling to her husband’s home country of Australia.

Hundt, who has served with the chamber for just over 28 years, said she’s has witnessed sweeping change since 1995.

When the former bank manager started with the chamber, technology was in its infancy.

“It was the days of faxes and we were just getting computers,” said Hundt. “The first thing I did when I came to the chamber was buy a computer and my own chair.”

Navigating the Internet’s influence on the business community has been a constant through the years, Hundt said, and more change is coming as technology evolves.

“We’re on the cusp of AI (Artificial Intelligence) which is going to change things again,” she said, noting that can be both a “blessing and a curse.”

But when it comes to the greatest challenge she faced on the job, Hundt said manoeuvring

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through the COVID-19 pandemic tops the list.

“On the turn of a dime, the world changed,” she said, noting “endless” Zoom meetings with member businesses, other Ontario chambers and officials from all levels of government became the new norm.

“Everyone had to work through a crisis no one had planned for or encountered before,” she said.

“Change was made,” Hundt explained, with agencies and governments subsidizing and supporting business “the best we could.

“We learned a lot about how you can do business differently and efficiently,” she added, as remote and hybrid work practices became acceptable.

Hundt hired on with the chamber just prior to C-K’ s amalgamation in 1998 – a period that

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After 28 years at the helm of the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce, Gail Hundt is to retire later this month.

In fact, her husband is set to retire the same day as well.

transformed the municipality.

Relationships were – and remain – key, she stressed.

“From an advocacy point of view, when we met with our elected officials, it went from being Chatham to Chatham-Kent,” Hundt said. “Working

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Opinion Tough call In most situations, what we write here takes a side on a local issue. We can’t do that this week when talking about backyard chickens in urban areas in Chatham-Kent.

Council on May 27 voted in favour of a pilot project for a test run on allowing residents in rural residential and village residential parts of the municipality to have chickens. Just when and where that will take place remains undecided at this time.

We see the points for and against.

Given the price of groceries, including eggs, why not let a family have a few chickens – if they are properly contained within a backyard or a coop area – so they can have fresh eggs and save some money in the process?

Inflation coming out of the pandemic has been a killer. So too are the record profits enjoyed by too many of Canada’s grocery chains on the backs of Canadian families.

Proponents will say urban chicken ownership is common practice in many urban centres in Ontario. But this is where the other side comes into play.

Members of the Kent Federation of Agriculture are dead set against allowing backyard chickens. They say it

could potentially cause the spread of disease and illness, such as avian flu. If that gets into a large-scale poultry facility, the results would be catastrophic for the producer. Entire populations might have to be culled, should that happen.

And in the middle are the people who have to regulate the urban chickens. PAWR (Pet and Wildlife Rescue) personnel and licensing officials will have to check in to make sure the fowl are being treated humanely, and at the same time are properly contained.

We do think the cost estimates if the concept goes municipal-wide are pretty high: nearly $90,000 for enforcement and $400,000 for coop inspections.

However, whatever the costs ultimately are, they should be borne by the chicken owners, and not other ratepayers.

There is no easy answer here. A test project makes the most sense.

At least there’s one thing we know about any urban chickens...they won’t be down in Tecumseh Park in Chatham putting the boots to people in the middle of the night, or capping them on King Street with pellet guns.

Our teenagers seem to have that sad reality covered.

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Don’t saw up the beauty of Victoria Ave. Editor: Re: “Tree-saving effort cut down” in the May 23 Chatham Voice.

Coun. Michael Bondy is correct in calling for a second opinion on cutting down the trees on Victoria Avenue. Preservation should be the key in any decision affecting an area of outstanding natural beauty, which designation Victoria Avenue certainly deserves.

I’m sorry public works

staff had to clear up the detritus from the storm last year, but isn’t that what they are paid for?

For public works director Ryan Brown to suggest removing the trees to be “proactive” is dereliction of duty to the community.

In my 80 years of residence in Ontario, I have yet to see a more beautiful avenue. Many

other towns must be envious of its stately beauty.

I suspect Ryan Brown won’t be happy until all the trees are cut down to save his staff from having to clean up any damage.

Councillors should be ashamed of their decision.

Bryan Marino Chatham

Careful what you wish for Editor’s note: This letter is addressed to the mayor and council.

As a long time proponent of the democratic process and in particular proportional representation, I would like to consider Coun. Jubenville’s idea of reviewing electoral boundaries.

Now of course, I don’t

mean to imply any municipal councillor may attempt to gerrymander wards in order to increase the influence of a particular constituency or to inflame a “rural vs. urban” sentiment.

We live in a democracy of one person, one vote

regardless of where we live or the size of property to which we may hold title.

In our representative democracy, each councillor votes on issues that affect all of Chatham-Kent.

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C-K’s Beach Bus is back...sort of

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent’s beach bus is set to roll again, albeit in an abbreviated

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a mentor and innovative business leader.

Currently, the C-K Chamber has 350 members. The board has 15 directors who are elected annually.

“We have amazing people and volunteers who work hard for the betterment and prosperity of the community,” Hundt said.

“There are so many people who want to do good things for us and it’s often behind the scenes. They’re not looking for credit, they’re looking to make a difference.”

Rory Ring has been chosen to succeed Hundt.

Hundt to retire

“What is happening behind the scenes is the advocacy, the relationship building and the appreciation of having the same goals as our community and our elected officials,” Hundt said, while at the same time respecting there may be a difference of opinion of how to get there.

Under Hundt’s leadership, the C-K chamber has won several awards and she has personally been chosen by her peers as the winner of the James Gordon Carnegie Memorial Award for her role as

form.

Following a motion from South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci at the May 27 meeting, elected officials agreed to run the bus service to Erieau and Mitchell’s Bay on a once-amonth trial basis for three

months this summer.

The motion directs staff to review the Ride CK service and terminate it if it’s underused and not cost-effective.

Ceccacci said he’s heard from constituents saying the service is needed.

“We just want to give them an opportunity for something that is cost-effective, accessible and feasible for our community,” the councillor told council.

According to an administrative report, the mu-

nicipality stopped running the beach bus routes in 2019, and attempts to revive it during the pandemic faltered.

The beach bus was originally implemented in 2010 but use declined over the years.

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Ward 6 – 5,072 So, if we were to consider the present ward boundaries, then Ward 6 (Chatham) could maybe be expanded into the surrounding rural wards.

I’m not sure that electors from surrounding wards would be keen on that.

Proportional representation can always be improved but we must look at it objectively.

ING Councillors that represent a greater number of constituents have less representative voting power than those that represent a smaller number or a minority.

This following provides a measure of the number of people represented by their councillor.

Ward 5 – 3,700 Ward 1 – 4110 Ward 2 – 4127 Ward 3 – 4297 Ward 4 – 4695

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Both Ridge House Museum and Milner Heritage House have opened for the season.

At the Ridge House Museum, take a guided

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An experience they won’t soon forget

By Michael Bennett Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

Members of the 1st Ridgetown Scouts and Venturers recently enjoyed the experience of a lifetime.

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers, plus their leaders, recently had the opportunity to sleep over in a shark tank overnight.

The girls and boys from 1st Ridgetown spent the night in the Dangerous Lagoon, a clear-glass tube walkway in the Ripley’s Aquarium in downtown Toronto.

The aquarium features 10 galleries and more than 20,000 marine animals from various habitats around the world.

The Dangerous Lagoon is the aquarium’s largest tank, and its sea life includes sharks, octopuses, stingrays, other fish, and sea turtles.

The 1st Ridgetown troop booked the sleepover package, which includes exploring the aquarium, doing hands-on activities, and spending the night in sleeping bags inside the glass maze.

“During regular operating hours, this area of the aquarium can be quite busy,” said First Ridgetown leader Adam Frazee. “It was wonderful to have the entire aquarium to ourselves at night.”

Aquarium staff provided a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility as the troop visited the kitchen to see how food is prepared for the fish, and witnessed how new aquatic life brought into the aquarium adapts before being released into the large tanks.

“It was fascinating to learn that the sharks are quite well-fed, which explains why they do not eat the other wildlife

that they share their tank with,” Frazee said.

Scouts also learned about the problems plastic waste causes in the oceans, and worked on a craft decorating a sustainable cloth shopping bag using the ancient Japanese fish printing technique of Gyotaku.

The youth enjoyed petting stingrays and viewing the rest of the marine life, especially the Giant Pacific Octopus.

After a light snack, it was lights out in the Dangerous Lagoon.

“They turn the lights out, and after your eyes adjust, it’s truly surreal to be lying there and watching the shadows of sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles pass over you,” Frazee said.

The scouts spent the Sunday exploring the rest of Ripley’s Aquarium at their own leisure until it was time for the bus to

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It was a long-awaited trip for the Ridgetown Scouts and Venturers, but they finally managed to make the trip to Ripley’s Aquarium in downtown Toronto for an overnight stay at the aquarium. Pictured above, Alex Dunn and Elizabeth O’Rourke gaze at the fantastic giant sea turtle.

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The troop spent more than two years raising funds by hosting pancake breakfasts and sales from their Apple days to help offset the cost.

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“We had an overnight at the Air Museum in Hamilton, where we slept under the wings of the big Lancaster, and the lead-

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Families and children impacted by mental health issues have a team of support this year in the Family Respite Program.

The program, offered

by Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports, and Family Service Kent, and is funded by Women United, an affiliated group of the United Way, Chatham-Kent.

The program offers support to children and families affected by men-

tal health challenges. It provides opportunities for children and youth to participate in camps, therapeutic recreation, and other extracurricular activities, which allows parents and caregivers to take a break, recharge, and look after their own mental health and wellbeing.

Recent reviews estimate that parents and caregivers of children and youth with mental health needs face significant challenges. In addition to the more

than 100 hours of additional care they provide each year, parents miss more work time than other caregivers. This can create a financial burden for families.

Respite opportunities offer parents and caregivers breathing room where they can address their own needs and devote time to siblings. It also allows the affected youth a chance just to be kids – socializing, having fun, and taking part in activities.

“We know there is a

critical need for respite opportunities in Chatham-Kent,” says Carol Moore, director of service for mental health with Linck, said in a media release. “This funding will allow us to sustain our support to families. We provide opportunities and support to approximately 60 children and their families each year.”

Moore added Women United provided $15,000 to fund the program, and said the need is growing.

The need for respite

support was identified by the Mental Health Social Planning & Action (SPA) Table, a network of non-profit and health-care professionals.

“I’m heartened to see the tangible impact of our collective efforts in addressing the pressing mental health needs of our community,” said Cathy de Bresser Knowler, public health educator and Mental Health Table facilitator.

“The partnership between our table and Women United demonstrates our

shared commitment to prioritize child and family mental health, especially in the face of heightened challenges post-pandemic. With rates of anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders on the rise, the importance of respite programs cannot be overstated.”

Women United is made up of women in Chatham-Kent dedicated to addressing the urgent needs facing women and their families in the region.

cast of the 2024 Chatham-Kent Celebration of Older Adults on June 6 on YourTV, the municipal Facebook page and the

municipal YouTube channel at 10 a.m..

All nominees will be recognized during this virtual event.

The following volunteers have been nominated for the 2024 Chatham-Kent Senior Achievement Award.

From Wallaceburg: Paul Caron.

From Blenheim: Jim Dale Sr., Doug Johnston, Dr. John Mann, and Rob

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From Thamesville: Julie Callow, and Rhonda McLean.

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Flags will fly as decided by C-K staff

said that because she is “dem- racism, or those that are polit- zied social media debate about the tedious tasks,” Crew said. ocratically principled” she has ically or religiously motivated the appropriateness of flying “Our job is to set direction and an issue with one person mak- or deemed to be discriminato- 2SLGBTQ+ Pride flags in the to make sure staff knows that ing decisions, but stressed it’s ry under the Ontario Human municipality. direction.” nothing personal against who- Rights Code.

Subsequently, a motion by Wallaceburg Coun. Aaron Hall ever the communications manIf a flag request is denied, Hoff- Crew to develop a made-in- said flying community flags has ager may be. man said the issue would come Chatham-Kent flag policy was been a “traditional way to cele“For that reason, I can’t adopt to council in an appeal process, approved, directing admin- brate” across Chatham-Kent. this policy,” she added. “I like which, according to the policy, istration to return a report to “It isn’t a process that is brothe idea of counwould have the council. ken,” Hall said in support of the cil making the “Council’s job is to “full and final Traditionally, flying special in- new policy. “It allows council decision on it. oversee and provide say.” Council will terest flags is a long-time prac- now, and in the future, to conI don’t like the be made aware tice in Chatham-Kent. A total of tinue this tradition in our comidea of one per- governance and not of all approvals 45 special interest flag requests munities.” son making it, no micro-manage and do and denials, the were received by the municiAn amendment to put up a matter who that all the tedious tasks. policy states. Flag pality in 2023. new community flagpole for one person is.”

Crew said the new policy is special interest flags was withOur job is to set direc- requests must be However, Cathy tion and to make sure made six weeks “nice and clear” and provides drawn by Crew. However, the Hoffman, C-K’s prior to the event. a framework for decision mak- motion also saw council apgeneral manag- staff knows that direcChatham-Kent’s ing. prove a bridge lighting display er of human re- tion.” controversial flag “Council’s job is to oversee policy, which will also comsources and cor- - Coun. Marjorie Crew flap ignited last and provide governance and memorate various campaigns porate services, spring after the not micro-manage and do all and causes. said the decision-maker would municipality turned have to follow the criteria laid down a request from out in the policy, and other top Life in Motion, an arm of administrators would be con- Right to Life Kent, to fly You’re Invited to a sulted if there were questions. the organization’s flag.

According to the report, the That led Jubenville to policy states the municipality put forward a motion will not fly the flag of a group that only government Join us at Chatham Retirement Resort for a cup of coffee or organization whose under- flags be flown on muor tea and a delicious pastry from local bakeries as we takings or philosophy are con- nicipal properties. But follow the Chatham-Kent Bakery Trail. A chance to relax trary to the Municipality of in circumstances similar with your neighbors and meet new friends!

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An official flag flying policy for Chatham-Kent’s municipal properties has been adopted by C-K council.

Brought forward by Chatham Coun. Marjorie Crew, the motion allows Canada’s Maple Leaf, Ontario’s flag and the municipal flag to fly. Special interest flags to raise awareness and mark events such as Legion Week will be hoisted temporarily as approved. The decision as to which flags will fly will be made by C-K’s manager of corporate communications.

The motion passed 13-5, with councillors Rhonda Jubenville, Ryan Doyle, Amy Finn, Michael Bondy and Lauren Anderson casting no votes.

Jubenville and Bondy both said they disagreed with one person having the power to decide what flags can fly.

Bondy said he didn’t think giving the authority to the manager of corporate communications was wise, as it could be a different person in six months, stressing the decision should be made by council.

Jubenville echoed Bondy. She

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After 34 years of scooping up smiles and tasty ice-cold treats, the Mehlenbachers have sold The Cone and Shake Shop in Chatham.

John and Francine Mehlenbacher closed the deal with new owners Caitlin McCauley and Aidyn Lamb on May 29.

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said she and her husband really enjoyed running the popular ice cream and frozen yogurt shop on Queen Street.

“We’re ready to retire.

We’ve enjoyed it for 34 years, but it was time to

hand over the reins to she said. “We have a lot someone younger and of people bring their wedding parties with more here and energy,” she “We’ve enjoyed it for have wedsaid. ding photos She ad- 34 years, but it was taken at the mits she time to hand over shop. And will miss the reins to someone the many younger and with more we’ve seen friendly facthem bring energy.” es. their kids “Our cus- - Francine Mehlenbacher here.” tomers, a McCauley lot of them we saw when said when she and Lamb they came as children,” saw The Cone and Shake

Shop up for sale, they had to act.

“It’s iconic. The moment we saw it on the market, we thought it would be a great opportunity,” she said. “We’ve grown up coming here. We just had to jump on it.”

She said the duo is prepared for the long hours and hard work.

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The new owners plan to be open seven days a week during the summer, with hours from noon to 10 p.m. daily.

They said they expect to keep dishing up the chilly treats later into the season then their predecessors had done.

As for those predecessors, the Mehlenbachers don’t plan on staying away from the shop.

“We will be back as patrons. We’re going to ride our bikes here,” Mehlenbacher said.

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Community Events Thursday, June 6, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, June 7, 2024: • Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do your homework, or chat about life. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard & more! No RSVP needed! All ages & allies welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am9:30pm. Kitchen open to serve lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm.

Tonight’s specials are cheeseburger and fries or fish & chips, $13.00. Take out available - call 519-351-8733 or 519351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00pm.

Everyone Welcome.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a meat loaf dinner with potatoes, vegetable, salad and a bun. Dine ins $13 and pickups $14. All meals are served at 6pm. Please call daily at 519-352-8291 to order.

Everyone welcome.

• The Active Lifestyle Centre Yoga with Maryanne Class from 9-10am! Open to the Public at 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham!

Class also held on Mondays 1-2:30pm.

Daily User fees apply: $3 Members, $6 Non-Members 519-352-5633.

Saturday, June 8, 2024: • Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 3:00pm5:30pm. Entertainment by D.A.M. Band from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• ACWAM Yard Sale at Knox Presbyterian Church, 251 Duncan Street, Wallaceburg from 8am-1pm. Proceeds to our Mission Work in Haiti and the world plus local missions. Something for everyone.

Sunday, June 9, 2024: • Jaimee Doyle (Huckle) Memorial Classic Auto Show. Free family event, everyone welcome! Registration at 8am, open to all. Non perishable collection for

the Blenheim Word of Life Soup Kitchen and Food Bank. Selling t-shrits, hot dogs, chips and water. 50/50. Rain date: Saturday June 15th. Shrewsbury Community Center. 112 New Scotland Line, 9am3pm. Info: 519-784-3030.

• Veterans’ Memorial Day 2024 - to honour those Canadian Forces’ members from our community and Canada-wide who are serving or who have served our country during war and peacekeeping. 2:00 pm at the Arnold Cemetery Grounds at 10282 Longwoods Road, just west of Louisville in Chatham-Kent. Open to all.

• Calling all Veterans. The Chatham Legion will be hosting a Buddy Check for all Veterans from 10:00am–12:00pm. Enjoy a coffee and talk to other Veterans. This venue is for Veterans Only.

• Trinity ARP is moving from Chatham Christian Schools to 530 Victoria Ave, room ‘Q’. Services will continue at the regular times on Sundays 10am and 5pm. Parking will be at the back of the building off of Crerar St. For more information visit our website Trintiyarp.org or call our minister 226-580-2671.

Monday, June 10, 2024: • Chatham Branch of CKPL Book Sale in the Community Living Café. June 10-15 during library branch hours (or while supplies last). Browse our large selection of adult fiction. Please bring your own bag. All proceeds from the sale will support library programs and services.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024: • Wallaceburg Newcomer Event at the Wallaceburg & District Museum, 505 King St., Wallaceburg. Everyone is invited, whether you’ve been here 5 days, 5 years, or a lifetime. This is a family friendly event from 1:30-3:30pm.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:00am-1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Enjoy a friendly game of euchre, 7:00 pm. Br. 642 Legion, 39 William St. Chatham, $5/person, For information, call 519-351-8733.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• The Active Lifestyle Centre Evening Pepper at 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham from 5-8:30pm is open to the public for $4!

The more the merrier and stay as long as you like! AND Time to Talk Tech with Wes from 10-11am and open to the public!

Daily User fees apply: $3 Members, $6 Non-Members. 519-352-5633.

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• Come, Now is the Time to Worship” with singer/song-writer Brian Doerksen in concert at 7 pm at St. Paul’s Discover Life Church, 450 Park Ave. W, Chatham.

To learn more or for tickets, go to www. briandoerksen.com Thursday, June 13, 2024: • Retired Workers Chapter Meeting.

Enjoy coffee, baked goods and visit with friends & former fellow workers. Keep up to date with the community, pensions, benefits and info. Spouses are welcome.

10:00am at the Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

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Business

Celebrating Titan’s new location tablecloths, china and the cozy, romantic décor is continued in the new location.

The Tea Room is now at 241 Grand Ave. E. next to Mighty Jim’s Variety.

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Titan Forklifts received surprise guests recently, as a team from Chatham-Kent Economic Development Services and Mayor Darrin Canniff popped by.

They handed over a certificate of recognition on the new location, and a celebration of eight years in business in C-K. Rotimi Osuntola, consultant and business manager for Titan, said he and staff showcased the variety of equipment Titan builds and ships to dealers.

That included electric, diesel and LNG powered forklifts, as well as custom/specialty options.

Osuntola said Titan personnel showed how they design the components to be installed on each machine, send the specs out to the manufacturer and then test out the machines before they’re shipped off to dealers.

The number and scope of Titan dealers continues to expand.

Osuntola said they ship across Canada and are expanding into the U.S. Titan custom designs its products and have them assembled using made in North America, Germany and Japan.

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“It was a much longer wait than expected, but it will be worth it when I am able serve those who have mobility issues,” Bell said in a media release. “Accessibility was a key component to the renovation,

and caused several hiccups along the way, but I am glad that everyone can now experience the tea room.”

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Nest Realty, along with Ashley Ewald of RBC, held the second annual Play for a Purpose fundraiser recently, raising $2,200 to help young children take an interest in reading.

The funds are earmarked for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, to which the local Kiwanis Club is affiliated.

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OBITUARIES

William “Bill” Jenkins 90, Saturday, May 25, 2024 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Sharon Lorraine Jordan 80, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Bryan Downie 77, Sunday, May 26, 2024 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Gerald Martin 87, Thursday, May 30, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Lillian Taffeiren 102, Saturday, May 25, 2024 Kendrick Funeral Home

Rosalinda “Linda” Mary Lauzon 61, Sunday, May 19, 2024 Life Transitions

Dorothy Provost 77, Monday, May 27, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Richard Cleland 77, Thursday, May 23, 2024 Life Transitions

Myra Theresa Moore 71, Monday, May 27, 2024 Badder Funeral Home

Kenneth Reaume 69, Friday, May 24, 2024 Life Transitions

Alva Simmons 87, Monday, May 27, 2024 Badder Funeral Home

Jacklynn Richie Saturday, May 25, 2024 Life Transitions

Ron Willis 84, Saturday, May 25, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Pamela Sterling 54, Sunday, May 26, 2024 Life Transitions

George Meyers 67, Monday, May 27, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Marie “Rii” Woodliffe 71, Sunday, May 26, 2024 Life Transitions

Bruce Burch 93, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Amy (Jackson) Coady 57, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Elaine Zimmer 85, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mary Rosina Formosa 91, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Connie Beaulieu 76, Sunday, May 26, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

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Classifieds

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In Memoriam Don McGregor

Celebrating the life of John Rountree

June 3, 2023

January 6, 2024

Sunday, June 9th, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm Hidden Hills Golf Club 25393 St Clair Rd, Dover Centre

Silent Auction of 4 Prints of Johns Artwork with proceeds going to the Chatham Hospice.

Obituaries Martin, J. Gerald

A resident of Chatham, Gerry Martin passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice with his family at his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the age of 87.

Born in Chatham, Gerry was the son of the late Jack and Grace (née Campbell) Martin. Beloved husband of almost 65 years to Vivian (née Arnold). Father of Jamie Martin (Wendy) of Rockwood, Kevin Martin (Wendy) of Windsor, Brad Martin (Melanie) of Chatham and Greg Martin (Bev) of Burlington. Loving Grandpa of Cassey Beauvais (Jon); Victoria Martin (Matt), Jackson Martin (Hannah); Brandon Martin (Melanie), Austin Martin, Laura Martin (Mallory), Kate Martin (Connor); and Grace Martin. Great-Grandpa of Sophie, Tristan and Bostyn.

Predeceased by his four brothers, Terry (late Donna), Lynn (Sandy), Denny (late Carol) and Art. Brother-in-law to Janet Foster (Ted), Jim Arnold (Susan) and Dan Arnold (Sandy). Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Gerry retired as technician from Bell after 37 years of service. He also managed the Dresden Raceway for over 25 years. Gerry loved to golf, managing to get nine hole-in-ones over the course of his life.

In his younger years, Gerry, his father and his brothers were a formidable hockey team. Gerry and Vivian enjoyed many winters in Florida. As per Gerry’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life was held at the McKinlay Reception Centre, 463 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 3:00 - 6:00pm. A Private Family Service was held at Arnold Cemetery, Louisville. Donations made in memory of Gerry to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham. 519-351-2040.

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In memory of our beloved husband, father and grandfather who passed away one year ago.

Your presence we miss, Your memory a treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

Love from Barb, Michelle, Melody, Sam, Keith & Nikki, Max & Shaide.

Obituaries Jordan, Sharon (nee Jackson) A resident of Chatham, Sharon Jordan peacefully passed with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Maple City Residence at the age of 80. She was the daughter of the late Frederick & Edna (nee Dickhout) Jackson. Sharon will be lovingly reunited with her late husband, Donald Jordan (2014). Forever remembered by her daughters, Lisa Roffelsen (Henry) & Deanne Jordan (Rick Lapp). Sister of the late Larry Jackson, Danny Jackson (the late Pamela) and the late Carol Jackson. Missed by extended family.

Sharon worked with the Southwest Regional Centre, Dealtown before deciding to stay home to raise her daughters. She continued to volunteered with Chatham-Kent Secondary School with the Special Education program. Sharon was an original mall walker, continuing walking through nature, until she wasn’t able to any longer. She had a passion for nature, loved bird watching, butterflies, flowers and her cats. Sharon will forever be missed and her family know the sun will be shining on her wherever she is. The family would like extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Maple City Residence for their care and compassion during Sharon’s time with them. As per Sharon’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a Celebration of Life at a later date. In memory of Sharon, donations may be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham. 519 351 2040

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GET THREE MONTHS

FREE RENT!

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RENT NOW! *On a 15-month lease.

Conditions apply, inquire for details.

OPEN HOUSE

June 20–22 | 11am to 3pm Linda Lifestyle Rental Supervisor

(226) 896-1542

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