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Dominick VanDusen-Caron, 2, wasn’t too crazy about the worms, but he was excited about catching a bluegill when fishing at Mitchell’s Bay with parents Courtney and Ryan recently.

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Downtown Chatham Centre is poised to be re-imagined on a grand scale.

The first phase of a multi-million dollar plan called “Imagine Chatham-Kent” would see numerous municipal services rehomed in the vacant Sears building.

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After a two-year hiatus, another popular Chatham summer staple is back this month – the Kinsmen Fair.

The fair, sponsored by Waste Connections Canada, takes place June 23-26 outdoors and indoors at the Memorial Centre this year.

Kinsmen spokesperson Bob Christie said this will be the 15th year the service club runs the fair, after taking it over from the Jaycees, who ran it for 60 years prior.

The Chatham Kinsmen are in their 94th year, and the national Kinsmen organization has been going for more than a century.

“Pretty good for a non-profit group,” Christie said.

But is hasn’t been easy, especially

during the pandemic.

Still, the fair is back and Christie said the organization does it for the people of Chatham-Kent, not for the profit.

“We don’t really derive very much money from it. If we break even, we’re happy,” he said. “We don’t want to give up the tradition.”

World’s Finest Shows returns to the Kinsmen Fair to operate the midway, bringing some new rides as well. Christie said people can get a $5 discount off ride passes if they visit the Kinsmen website, but they will have to stipulate for which day they will attend.

Check their website, chathamkinsmen.ca, for details.

There is also a petting zoo with more than 20 animals on hand.

Louie the Clown returns for face painting for the

kids.

An animal balloon artist will also be on hand to entertain and create for the little ones.

That’s all taking place outdoors. Inside the arena this year will be a host of vendors and crafters, with more than 40 signed up already.

“People can come in and take a look around, and they might see something they haven’t seen for a while,” Christie said.

The indoor vendors will be set up the Saturday and Sunday of the fair.

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Your children can colour them and enter the Kinsmen colouring contest.

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As well, there will be no gate fees to the fair.

Nor will there be a fence.

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The success of the fair often hinges on one thing, and it is out of everyone’s hands.

“Hopefully Old Man Weather doesn’t do us in,” Christie said. “I remember the year we had a heck of a hail storm hit us.”

One fundraising area where the Kinsmen have felt the pinch in recent years is the sale of fireworks for Canada Day. Christie said out-of-town competition has hurt their efforts.

“Buy from the Kinsmen and the money sticks around. We put it back into minor sports,” he said.

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Plan would see municipal services move into the DCC Continued from page 1

Included would be the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, the Chatham Public Library and the Cultural Centre But there’s more. In the second phase of the ambitious scheme, a 4,000-seat entertainment complex with an ice surface will be built on the mall’s current footprint.

An outdoor festival area, bright and airy flex meeting spaces and a revamped historic-looking streetscape on King Street are also in the offing.

A third phase that would be privately owned would see the development of hotel and possible residential space at the east end of the complex.

Described as a “collaboration like no other,” the state-of-theart project was unveiled to reporters June 7 at a special media briefing held by the developers spearheading the plan.

Main spokesman Rob Myers led the talk, laying out the vision shared by fellow investors Jessica Tsirimbis, Pete Tsirimbis, Ron Nydam, Don Tetrault and Jim Bullock – the people behind the proposed CK Community Hub and Entertainment Complex.

Myers, who is currently revamping the former Navistar property with partners Tetrault

and Mike Vagi, said the time is ripe for the Imagine Chatham-Kent proposal.

“We believe it’s the right thing to do for this area,” Myers said.

“It’s something we believe in and we’ve put our money where our mouths are.”

With the exception of Bullard, a former president and CEO of Cadillac Fairview who helped build Toronto’s Eaton Centre, all of the investors call Chatham-Kent home.

The effect of the new development will be far-reaching, Myers added, noting it will help bring investment to the municipality.

“It’s a game changer for this area over the next 50 to 100 years,” he added.

“It’s not about money,” he noted, adding, it’s about improving the entire community of Chatham-Kent.

The group of six investors also plan on paying homage to Chatham-Kent’s rich farming heritage and sports history in the development by establishing an agricultural hall of fame and a sports hall of fame.

Rock climbing, farmer’s markets, indoor soccer, concerts, roller skating and enhanced Remembrance Day ceremonies are just some of the ideas being put forward.

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An artist’s rendition of the revamped Downtown Chatham Centre, complete with a community hub, right, that would house various municipal services, as well as a new arena, and more.

The plan calls for the municipality to own the Civic Centre building and entertainment complex, with the remainder to be privately owned.

On Monday night, Chatham-Kent council was to get a first-hand look at the Imagine Chatham-Kent proposal, but approval is not yet on the table.

Administration is expected to be tasked with compiling a report on the matter. A full business case, including the estimated value of the Chatham-Kent’s buildings that will be vacated, will come back to council later this summer.

Currently there is no formal partnership between the municipality and the investor group and no expenses have yet been incurred by the municipality in regards to the plan.

However, the investor group has already spent “several hundred thousand dollars,” Myers said, on plans, including the retention of the Windsor firm Architectural Design Associates.

According to Pete Tsirimbis, the idea is being modelled in part on London’s example that brought their arena to the city’s downtown core.

“I would suggest that this is a step up,” Tsirimbis said, adding, “Not only are we paying homage to our past, we’re creating a bright future.”

Mayor Darrin Canniff told reporters the project is exciting for Chatham-Kent.

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Resident attraction and retention is the goal, he added.

“When we do something like this, the rest of Ontario is going to take note,” he said.

Canniff stressed the developers aren’t just an investor’s group.

“They are Chatham-Kent people stepping up.”

Costs for the project have yet to be determined, Canniff said.

“We’re not talking about numbers yet, we’re still trying to figure that out,” he added.

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New library proposed downtown too Continued from page 3

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Built in 1980, the DCC had some initial success, but ultimately the retail complex had a negative impact on Chatham’s bustling downtown and the number of people visiting the city’s core has dwindled over the years.

Currently the DCC has just 28-per-cent occupancy and has changed hands three times in the past five years.

To this day, many local residents are disgruntled

because irreplaceable historic buildings were torn down to make way for the mall, including the destruction of Harrison Hall, the former home of Chatham’s city hall.

If approved, the timeline for each phase of the project is estimated to take one-and-a-half to two years with a completion target of 2027.

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Neighbours seek to work with shelter

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Common ground.

That’s what members of the Tecumseh Park Neighbourhood Association (TPNA) and municipal officials are trying to find when it comes to operating the new Victoria Park Place emergency homeless shelter.

TPNA spokesman Dan Comiskey said representatives of the group have met with some of Chatham-Kent’s top officials to discuss concerns.

And while people in the neighbourhood were angered by the way the municipality handled the issue at the last minute, Comiskey said it’s time to move forward.

“Our goal is to make it better – not worse,” he said last week, noting the two sides will continue to meet to iron out issues.

“We want to find ways to make it work. We want to look at what can be changed and how to best keep the neighbourhood safe.”

Working with the people staying at the shelter may be part of the path forward, Comiskey said, as activities like needle pickups and other neighbourhood beautification projects could be in the future.

“We want this to be the best possible circumstances for everyone involved,” he added.

According to Comiskey, there’s been a recent uptick in crime in the Tecumseh Park area, but he

said it can’t necessarily be blamed on the shelter, as warmer weather usually causes crime rates to rise across the board.

The move from the former shelter site at the Travelodge in south Chatham was problematic.

Originally, council had approved a move to Hope Haven in the downtown, but a last-minute proposal from a group of investors – along with complaints from downtown business owners – led to the empty school on Murray Street being chosen as the site.

It led to an outcry from residents in east side Chatham who felt their rights were trampled on by the municipality.

Employment and social services director Polly Smith said it was touch

and go getting all the work done to get everyone moved in on June 1, however, she gave credit to J.P. Contractors for getting the renovations done on time.

“Ron Nydam and his company did go above and beyond what they needed to do,” she said.

Smith said things are good at the new shelter.

“We love our new space and it’s working out wonderfully,” she added.

Smith wants to ensure the public understands the facility is a “temporary emergency shelter,” not a forever home.

“This is not a hotel,” Smith stressed. “People here are engaged in looking for housing and in other community programming such as com-

munity and mental health services.”

A housing specialist is on site at Victoria Park Place each day, adding Community Health Service nurse practitioners and Canadian Mental Health Association workers are also

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Smith said she believes things are off to a positive start and the shelter hopes to continue to have “real conversations” with members of the TPNA so the shelter can operate in a positive fashion.

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Opinion City Mall?

Placing the hub of our municipal government in the heart of Chatham. What a novel concept.

Kudos to the owners of the Downtown Chatham Centre (DCC) for putting the concept forward.

Of course, they’re idea is to basically put local government right back where it once was. Up until the late 1970s, Harrison Hall occupied a portion of what is now DCC real estate.

With downtown malls being out of vogue for years, it is past time to pay homage to our past, where the former City of Chatham once housed the bulk of its operations. Unfortunately, Harrison Hall, a wonderful historical building, is no more.

But developers Rob Myers, Don Tetrault, Ron Nydam, Jim Bullock, and Pete and Jessica Tsirimbis have put forward a smart proposal to council that is hard to ignore.

The development team wants to renovate the Sears structure to house the municipal operations from the Civic Centre, the Chatham Public Library and the Cultural Centre.

They renovate and sell it to the municipality. And the municipality in the meantime works to divest itself of three buildings of its own.

First off, the Civic Centre is in need of major upgrades, as repairs to the HVAC system alone would cost in excess of $10 million and climbing. It would have to be sold. Ditto for the library and the Cultural Centre.

The reality is the municipality has dozens and dozens of surplus old buildings that it has to keep maintained, but should consider selling off and consolidating operations.

It’s a drag on lifecycle expenditures, when the funds could be better utilized repaving roads or repairing bridges.

A second phase of development at the DCC site would be the construction of a 4,000-seat arena, which the developers also want to sell to the municipality.

Chatham Memorial Arena is more than 70 years old. Its best-before date has come and gone.

But is a 4,000-seat arena the answer?

It is if an OHL team is a desired tenant. It is if larger concerts and other events are desired.

It all does sound wonderful in terms of downtown revitalization and development. But what’s not on the table at this point is the cost of such a move. It has to make financial sense for the municipality to make the shift.

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What is an emergency?

Editor: Is 11 hours too long for a toddler to wait with a broken elbow and fractured arm?

On June 1 early evening my two year old hurts himself on his toddler slide in my backyard.

It is obvious he needs medical care, so off to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Emergency Department.

Within 30 minutes of arrival he is registered and X-rays are complete.

I am impressed with the speed everything was done until…five hours later we are still waiting.

So I question the wait.

The response I am given is, “Welcome to the emergency department.”

I ignore the comment and further explain my purpose for being there. The staff member I question agrees to speak to someone regarding my son’s X-rays. It is believed my toddler fractured his forearm, is what I am told.

More waiting...June 2, the next morning, my son is seen in the fast track clinic at CKHA. The staff is kind, apologizing for the wait. He is treated in about 20 minutes and with a cast sent on his way.

Broken elbow and fractured forearm. Ouch!

Poor little guy, What is considered an emergen-

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They’ve taken an important step to relieve the problem of single-use plastics. Our local bakery

now provides a biodegradable bag for customer purchases.

The plastic problem seems insur-

cy?

I realize there are more serious ailments or injuries than those of my toddler. But a tiny innocent in pain for hours, broken waiting to get help, seems cruel to me.

I appreciate having a hospital close by. I am grateful for free health care. Times are tough and people are overworked, even burnt out.

However, that is a long time to wait for anyone, let alone a broken toddler. Something needs to change.

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The unusual sighting of the American white pelican was captured in a photo by local naturalist Ken Bell and shared on social media.

The image had birders from far and wide flocking to the lakeshore to see if they could see the pelican in the flesh. Or should we say “feather.”

Bell said it was the first time he’s observed a pelican near Erieau, but it doesn’t surprise him as the birds are extending their range.

The same day, Bell said he saw a tricoloured heron — another rare bird not normally found in this area.

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ea’s ecology, Bell said it makes sense.

“Rondeau Bay is a great piece of real estate for birds,” Bell acknowledged.

An accomplished birder since 1967, Paul Pratt of Wheatley managed to get down to see the pelican as well.

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“You just don’t expect that bird to be there,” Pratt said, but added the species is on the move.

A small colony is located near Pelee Island in the western basin of Lake Erie, he explained.

However, it’s not something you expect to see here. Pratt said most local people have only seen the bird in Florida or in the Gulf of Mexico.

And while American white pelicans do winter down south, the large water bird is a familiar site in the prairie provinces with its range stretching all the way to the Northwest Territories.

But showing up in Southwestern Ontario is fairly new.

Pratt said the pelican population expansion is indicative that measures to clean up pollution in the Great Lakes and ban DDT have been successful.

“We’ve cleaned up the water,” Pratt noted, adding other species pushed to the brink – such as eagles and ospreys – are back.

“It’s nice to get a good news story once in a while amongst all the bad news,” Pratt concluded.

“This is great news and means our actions paid off.”

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THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022

News

LIVE HORSE RACING EVERY SUNDAY @ 1:00PM (Until July 24) June 19th - Father’s Day at the Track!

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Sicker patients in hospital now

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Sicker patients are leading to longer wait times at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

According to Cane Suni, the hospital’s vice-president of clinical programs and operations, pandemic-related delays in care have led to more acute illness in patients, necessitating longer hospital stays.

At a recent hospital media briefing, Suni said the slowdown is not unique to Chatham-Kent as the same situation is occurring across Ontario and the rest of Canada.

Earlier this month, it prompted the CKHA to issue a public service announcement encouraging people to stay away from the emergency room unless their condition was a true emergency.

There is less room at the hospital, Suni said. The increased severity of illness developed in part because COVID-19 protocols restricted access to

health-care services, delaying disease diagnosis and treatments.

Data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information indicates some 560,000 fewer surgeries were conducted in Canada between March 2020 and June 2021.

Many surgical delays were experienced at CKHA throughout 2020 and 2021, however officials report local rates are heading back to 2019 levels.

In fact, with regard to returning to normal surgical levels, CKHA was ahead of anticipated tar-

gets in April and May, with some of the shorter waiting times in Ontario.

“We are moving in the right direction, but there remains work to be done to continue decreasing the total number of patients who are waiting longer than they should,” Suni explained.

“We continue to carefully monitor our program and improve access to surgical services at CKHA. Our goals are to continue to decrease the number of patients waiting over target (time) and to continue to perform at capacity post COVID-19.”

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THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022

News

3rd St. Bridge completion delayed

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A three-week labour strike has rained on Chatham’s Third Street Bridge parade.

Slated for completion June 30, the target date for the yearlong project’s completion has now been pushed to July 22.

Bridgerama Day 2022 – a special celebration to mark the project’s end – has also been postponed.

According to Brendan Falkner, Chatham-Kent’s manager for engineering and transportation, the delay was a labour issue “beyond the municipality’s control.

“It was one last curve ball in the project,” Falkner

C-K names new CAO The Chatham Voice

Chatham-Kent has filled the municipality’s top administrative position left vacant by the retirement of Don Shropshire.

Michael Duben, Oxford County’s current CAO, will join the municipality in September.

Duben brings a wealth of municipal and legal experience to the job.

Prior to joining Oxford County, Duben served as the CAO for the District

of Muskoka, as a general manager for the City of Windsor and he also worked as a senior corporate law partner at Miller Canfield LLP in Windsor.

He served as the vice-president of EnWin Utilities from 2009 to 2013.

Council was expected to ratify Duben’s appointment at the June 13 meeting.

Tony Haddad will continue to serve as interim CAO until Duben steps in.

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said, noting the bridge revamp has faced a number of challenges that created delays, including a flood on the Thames River.

The provincewide strike by the International Union of Operating Engineers involved the handlers of concrete pump trucks – a necessary component of

pouring the concrete for the bridge’s deck.

Falkner said Toronto Zenith, the contractor for the bridge, continued to work on other components of the $14-million bridge renovation but were limited by the inability to pour concrete.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022

Business

Weese named broker of record at Advanced The Chatham Voice

The expansion of opportunities for women in positions of leadership in the local real estate market

continued recently, with Tricia Weese being named as the broker of record at Advanced Realty Solutions.

Bill Myers and Sheila Young remain as co-owners, but Myers was willing to give up the broker of record position for multiple

reasons.

“I just felt it was the right time to make a transition.

I’ve always supported the others in the office, but by

Tricia taking over as broker of record, I have more time to focus on training and education with them.

And we want to make sure

we’re keeping up with the latest market knowledge and results,” he told The Chatham Voice.

Continued on page 13

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Business

Satellite hits 60; R.B. owners to retire

Continued from page 12

Myers added the timing was right.

“This is just a good transition point to bring Tricia in and have more young people involved in operating the company and get some new, fresh ideas,” he added. “I want to spend more time with the agents and less time with the administrative work.”

Weese relishes the opportu-

nity.

“I look forward to evolving with the company in this fastpaced and always-changing environment,” she said.

As for what the future holds

Bruce Corcoran/The Chatham Voice

Tricia Weese, left, is the broker of record now for Advanced Realty Solutions, while Bill Myers remains as a co-owner and broker.

MAJOR & MINOR

for Advanced, Weese and Myers said they’re looking to expand, but with the right people.

“We are always looking to grow, but we don’t want quantity when it comes to agents; we want quality and those that are the right fit,” Weese said.

of the rest of 2022, they’ll be selling off their inventory.

• Business Voice is a bi-monthly column in The Chatham Voice.

Satellite’s 60th

The Satellite Restaurant in downtown Chatham is celebrating its 60th birthday.

From June 13-17, staff will be handing out samples of Hawaiian pizza, which was first invented at the Satellite many decades ago.

There will also be daily prize draws.

A key day during the birthday celebrations takes place June 16, when previous Satellite employees are invited to come to the restaurant to enjoy pizza, appetizers, wine sampling and a slice of birthday cake, as well as sharing of their memories.

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Community Events Thursday, June 16, 2022: • The WISH Centre has drop in pickleball from 8:00—10:00am.

Cost is $5 per session. Membership at the WISH Centre only $30 per month! Contact the WISH Centre for details at 519-354-5238.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

• Panzerotti Night at the Merlin Legion Br. 465. 2 Stanley St. Kitchen opens at 4:00pm. Customized or deluxe $12.75. 519-689-4884.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters Guild meeting IN PERSON at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave E, Chatham. Everyone is welcome to join us, including non-members. Non-members pay a $5 fee/meeting and enjoy our presentations, guest speakers and all of the other fun at our meeting.

Our membership fee is $50/ year and this entitles you to our newsletter and all of our regular meetings free of charge. You are welcome to contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www.ckquiltguild.com.

Friday, June 17, 2022: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am9:30pm. Supper served from 4:00– 6:00pm. No orders after 5:30pm.

Tonight’s specials are meat loaf or fish & chip’s. Take out available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Everyone Welcome.

• Perch & Merlicken Chicken at the Merlin Legion. 5pc perch dinner $17.50. 3pc perch & 2pc chicken dinner $17.50. 3pc Merlicken chicken $12.50. Homemade pies for sale by the slice or whole. 519689-4884.

• The Kent Historical Society Ghost Walk leaving from the parking lot of the Chatham Cultural Centre at: 7:30pm, 8:00pm and 8:30pm. It’s the same tour for each time slot.

Tickets are $15 adults and $10 children and are available online at www.eventbrite.com and on

the Facebook page Ghost Walks of Chatham-Kent. We go rain or shine.

Saturday, June 18, 2022: • 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. Entertainment by the The Southlanders from 4:30-9:30pm. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Euchre Fun Day at 1:00pm at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. 4oz Bear Paw burger $11.85 or Brenners Hot Dog $9.65 includes fries & 12oz draught. Kids menu $5.25.

Saturday Night Special (dine in or take out) must be pre-ordered by Thursday. 3pc Merlicken Chicken & fries $12.50. Merlicken Chicken Family Dinner (2 adults, 2 children) $33.85. 519-689-4884.

Sunday, June 19, 2022: • Father’s Day Breakfast at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. 10:00am-1:00pm. $12. Children ages 5-10 years 1/2 price. Includes bacon, sausage, ham, homefries, scrambled eggs and all you can eat pancakes, waffles & french toast.

Monday, June 20, 2022: • Do you have questions about how to use your computer? We will discuss beginner to intermediate questions and give you a basic hands-on training with a PC computer. Dust off your laptop and bring it with you or reserve a library laptop when you call to register at 519-674-3121, or online at search.ckpl.ca using keywords “computer class”.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022: • The WISH Centre drop in pickleball from 8:00-10:00am and 5:308:00pm. $5 per session. Membership at the WISH Centre is only $30 per month! Contact the WISH Centre for details at 519-354-5238.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00 and Shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022

Fun Stuff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022: • The Bluewater Ensemble is looking for singing voices. We meet every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 at St. James Church in Wallaceburg.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. We have fun darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Kent Coin Club Meeting Boardroom at Memorial arena (80 Tweedsmuir Ave Chatham) New Members and guests welcomed.

Come to a meeting to see what we’re about. For more info contact President Paul Robb - probb1@ cogeco.ca 289-228-2817.

Thursday, June 23, 2022: • The WISH Centre has drop in pickleball from 8:00—10:00am. $5 per session. Membership at the WISH Centre is only $30 per month! Contact the WISH Centre for details at 519-354-5238.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

• Panzerotti Night at the Merlin Legion Br. 465. 2 Stanley St. Kitchen opens at 4:00pm. Customized or deluxe $12.75. 519-689-4884.

• Ridgetown Branch of Chatham-Kent Public Library is having a Paint Night at 6:00 pm. Tune into your artistic side and learn to paint with acrylics, recreating your own version of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.

The program is best suited for ages 13+ but all are welcome! No experience is necessary! Please register for this program in advance, as spaces are limited. Supplies will be provided. Register to attend this program by contacting the Ridgetown Branch at 519-674-3121, online at search.ckpl.ca using keywords “paint night”.

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Kathleen (Kate) Grant It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear sister and aunt, Kathleen (Kate) Grant at Copper Terrace Nursing Home on June 3rd 2022 in her 94th year.

Predeceased by her parents Peter and Alice (Rice), her brother Hugh (Shirley), sisters Sheila Everett, Patricia (Patrick Myers), Joan and Charlie Pray and Betty and Roy Adams. Adored and loved by her siblings Brian and Shirley, Michael and Susan and Ann and Michael Murphy. She will be dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who held their aunt in the highest esteem. Kate grew up in Chatham attending St. Joseph’s School and Ursuline College the Pines followed by her desire to help others while attending nurses training under the guidance of the Sisters of St. Joseph in London. Following graduation she moved to Michigan and nursed at Mount Carmel Hospital in Detroit.

After many years of caring for patients she became the manager of operations on the operating floor prior to her retirement. She continued to share her love for people and especially family as she became lovingly referred to as the Detroit Tour Guide for her numerous nieces and nephews. They loved their trips to see Aunt Kate because each visit was full of fun, adventure and shopping. She will be dearly missed. To our undisputable matriarch “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.” Cremation has taken place. Friends and relatives visited on Tuesday June 14, 2022 at St. Ursula’s Church. Donations can be made to the Tyler Coleiro 873 Foundation. This memorial is in memory of Kathleen’s great nephew. You can E-transfer to 873foundation@gmail.com or write a cheque made payable to the Foundation or a Charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Hinnegan Peseski Funeral Home (519-352-5120).

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Congratulations to the winners of the draws at the Maycourt Women of Excellence Awards. Linda Raes won the package from FIVE-EAU and Coral Hoekstra won the jewellery.

September 1928 was when my mom was born.

She was named Anna Belle May by her mother.

Anna was given up to the Windsor Childrens Aid Society while still in the hospital.

Mom was adopted at 4 yrs old, but throughout her life she tried to find who her biological parents were. Unfortunately she never learned her identity before her passing in 2004.

Continuing her search has revealed that there are several connections in the Chatham-Kent areas of PAIN COURT, WALLACEBURG, GRANDE POINTE, TILBURY, DRESDEN, PORT DOVER. Thru 23andMe, it has been confirmed that Ovila Charron was her biological father.

Do you remember anything about an unwanted pregnancy from that time?

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The Chatham Voice is looking for permanent carriers in these areas: • Woods St. • Devon, Sussex, Croyden • Balmoral, Storey, Argyle • Dale, Veranda, Cottage • Smithfield, Ivy •Home Place, Gateway Walk

Contact Michelle 519-397-2020, michelle@chathamvoice.com Also looking for sub carriers to fill in on open routes each week.

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OBITUARIES Mrs. (Mary) Kathileen Brown 91, Saturday, June 4, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Kathleen (Kate) Grant 94, Friday, June 3 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Frank Christian 65, Saturday, June 4, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Judith “Judy” Labadie 60, Monday, June 6, 2022 Life Transitions

Kiara Russell 23, Sunday, June 5, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Marcel Elford 97, Saturday, June 4, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Violet Nachaj 85, Monday, June 6, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Charlie Vasicek 94, Friday, June 3, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Cheryl Hope 64, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Clement Lebrun 90, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Danny Adams 76, Saturday, June 4, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Michael Hanchar 80, Thursday, June 9, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Pat Hoffman 85, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Jean Vanderiviere 81, Friday, June 10, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Luann Forrest 52, Thursday, June 9, 2022 Kendrick Funeral Home

Lois Burke 100, Saturday, June 4, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

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