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Acquired from a breeder Morla may be blind, but when she was just eight along with her popular weeks old, Morla recentsidekick Keeley, she’s ly turned 13. In 2016, the captured the gaze of fans happy dog developed glaucoma, seemingly from around the world.

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According to Milazzo, idents Jocelyn and Joe Milazzo, the story of the two Morla awoke one mornphotogenic Dalmatians ing with an eye that was “ s w o l has gone vilen and ral on social “The veterinarian blue.” Afmedia. recommended that ter getting On Insta- she have both eyes checked gram the two have removed so that’s what by her veterinarian 53,000 fol- we did.” it was dislowers and - Jocelyn Milazzo covered she another 109,000 on TikTok, with was blind in the eye from one of their posts racking glaucoma.

The dog underwent laup 2.2-million views.

On Instagram, the dogs ser surgery in Toronto to can be found at spotted- help relieve the painful friend101 and on TikTok pressure. Unfortunately it they’re simply known as didn’t work and her other eye was affected. morla.keeley.

“Morla was in a lot of “People on social media love their interaction,” pain,” Milazzo explained.

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“She would just lie on the couch and she didn’t want to eat.

“The veterinarian recommended that she have both eyes removed so that’s what we did,” Milazzo said. “It was a huge decision. We had to do it because she was in so much pain.”

Enter their other Dalmatian – four-month-old Keeley.

The Milazzos acquired her from the same breeder to be a buddy to Morla.

And what a buddy she turned out to be.

After the elder dog’s initial recovery from eye surgery, the bond between the two began to change.

Keeley stepped forward to become Morla’s guiding paw by helping her with day-to-day activities.

“It was a switch in their roles,” Milazzo said.

“When we first brought Keeley home, Morla thought she was her mother.

“That changed.”

Morla navigates inside the house by skirting

around the perimeter of each room while waving her nose back and forth.

She also uses her nose to ring bells at the backdoor to let her owners know when she needs to use the facilities.

Usually, said Milazzo, Keeley is by her side.

If Morla is about to bang into something or in danger, Keeley uses her bark and her body to keep Morla out of harm’s way.

Milazzo also claps and uses the word “danger” to warn Morla if she is about to walk into something, adding that while the dog can’t see, her hearing and sense of smell are better than average, likely due to her blindness.

Social media users are eating it up.

Milazzo had started an Instagram account for the dogs about three years ago and put up a TikTok account for Morley and Keeley in January 2021.

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Chatham Dalmatians Keeley and Morla, Instagram and TikTok sensations, hang out in their own bedroom at the Milazzo residence. Owners Jocelyn and Joe Milazzo have featured the pooches on social media, as Morla is living life to her best, despite losing her eyesight to glaucoma.

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Plus, said Milazzo, she uses both platforms to help advocacy groups such as pet rescue initiatives.

Along with being a helper, Keeley has plenty of fans that love her good looks, which include black heart-shaped markings around her eyes and

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When she started posting the dogs on social media – she never posts images of herself – Milazzo had no idea her beloved Dalmatians would be a hit.

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Fundraising by pedal power

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Getting ready and getting sweaty.

That’s what cyclist Alex Rauket has been doing in preparation for the 850-kilometre trip he’ll be making from Ontario to Quebec in support of the Montreal Shriners Hospital.

Rauket will depart Port Elgin June 28 and is expected to arrive in Montreal July 5.

As part of his training regimen, and to raise awareness, the 37-year-old Shriner looped through Southern Ontario last week, popping in to visit local Shriner clubs to gather donations and inspiration for his Kilometres for Kids trek.

His motives are simple.

“The first reason is to raise some money for the Shriner hospital in Montreal and all the children that they help,” Rauket said during a brief pit stop in Wallaceburg last week.

“The second thing is, the Shriners are all over North America and they’re a volunteer organization,” he added.

“Part of the idea of this is to raise awareness of what the Shriners do and why they do it,” Rauket noted, adding he wants to help bring the message to a younger demograph-

Through his job as a shift su- services out of Montreal. pervisor at Bruce Power, the Shriners hospitals for children Kincardine resident said he are renowned for helping treat has met many people with serious orthopaedic condities to Shriner hospitals who tions, burns, spinal cord injuhave shared ries and cleft lip “ l i f e - c h a n g i n g “There are 22 Shriand palate condistories” of healtions, regardless ner hospitals in North ing. of a patient’s abilMembers of the America and these are ity to pay.

Mocha Cruisers self-funded.”

A reception Chatham Shri- - Shriner Bob Kennedy for Rauket was ners club were held in Chatham on hand to meet where he was Rauket when he rolled into presented with a $15,000 doWallaceburg. nation by the Chatham Ahcom There in Steinhoff Park, the Shriners Club. cyclist was presented with a The following morning he $1,000 cheque to put towards his $50,000 fundraising goal.

Bob Kennedy, presSponsored by ident of the Mocha Cruisers club, praised Rauket for his efforts, adding it’s an extremely worthwhile cause.

“There are 22 Shriner hospitals in North America and these are self-funded,” Kennedy explained, with MontreJune al being the lone Shriner hospital in Canada.

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received a send off from Shriners in Blenheim as he headed along the lake to Windsor on the final leg of his training run.

Rauket plans to ride between 100 to 130 kilometres a day when he embarks on Kilometres for Kids.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022

Opinion Late-stage effort appreciated As we claw back towards “normal” here in Chatham-Kent, it’s great to see efforts being made to fill in all the blanks on the summer things-to-do calendar.

With the Thamesville Threshing Festival and the Kinsmen Fair dominating the fun this weekend, Canada Day festivities loom a week away.

It appeared that, one again, Canada Day celebrations in Chatham would not occur. That happened in 2016, when the Canada Day committee in Chatham fizzled and then MP Dave Van Kesteren stepped in to ensure something took place. There were cupcakes, historical readings and other smaller-scale events, attracting an estimated 400 people.

This time around, with the support of Postma Heating and Cooling, Chatham’s Canada Day fun takes off July 2 (see story page 9). Again, things looked grim for celebrations in the largest community in the municipality, but Chatham Ribfest organizer Chris Glassford took the lead, with Postma jumping aboard.

And now, on July 2, there will be fun and games underway from 11 a.m. to

11 p.m.

This is something the community needs. We’ve endured two years of cancelled events due to COVID-19. Outdoor gatherings such as this are the heart and soul of what makes Chatham-Kent tick.

We have incredible weather here for the most part. Let’s take advantage of it once again.

So now, folks will be able to enjoy live music and beverages; there will be face painting a magic pirate and other fun for the kids; vendors; and even axe throwing.

Yes, it is taking place the day after Canada Day, but as Glassford said, many outlying communities have their events going on July 1, so this allows folks to extend their celebrations by a day.

It’s not perfect, but the effort is appreciated.

With the pandemic throwing a dozen wrenches into the gears of so many events and operations, what materializes is appreciated.

Well done, Chris Glassford and Caleb Postma.

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Flowers stolen off grave Editor: On June 4, our nieces put a lovely floral arrangement on their mother’s gravesite (she died March 16 of this year).

This was put there in memory of their mom whose birthday is June 7.

Our niece went by the cemetery on her way out of town to check on the

arrangement.

It was gone.

She couldn’t believe how disgusting some people are that they would steal from someone’s grave.

She was so upset she burst into tears.

The girls are disappointed and disgusted to say

the least and really don’t know what’s wrong with people.

I hope whomever did this would be kind enough to return the arrangement. We still try to see the good in everyone.

Shirley Harwood Chatham

Editor: It has been said the problem with cutting the municipal grass is the contract has ended and many contractors did not renew the one-year extension due to lack of employees. Yet those

people who want to work can’t find a job.

I have cut grass before and yet I get turned down by the grass-cutting employers.

For those who know me,

I did have a full-time job cleaning windows, but COVID took a toll on it; now I’m looking elsewhere.

Wes Summerfield Chatham

Editor: The new plan for downtown Chatham looks great.

A larger arena might be in order, though, as the Bulldog /Spitfire games showed us in Windsor, since 4,000 seats seems a bit small for a quickly growing city.

The only issue from taxpayers would be “How much from the city in new costs” for the purchase or rental of property?

Build it and they will come for sure. This is the idea to wake up a sleepy

hollow like Chatham while kick starting the civic core back to life is a great start.

Sometimes the bulldozer can be the best re-development tool ever.

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It appears the real estate slowdown is creeping into Chatham-Kent.

Numbers from the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR) show that last month, May, saw sales down more than 17 per cent from the same month in 2021.

However, home prices have yet to hit a wall.

CKAR figures indicate the price of the homes that sold in May averaged nearly $496,000, up more than 22 per cent from May of 2021.

A total of 142 units changed hands last month. But to put it into

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So far in 2022, up to the end of May that is, 652 residences have changed hands, which is Down more than eight per cent from the first five months of 2021.

Again, despite the decrease in number of homes sold, the average price over the first five months remains high, at almost $499,000, up in excess of 25 per cent from the same time a year ago.

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In the ever-important new listings category, new homes put on the market in May were up 12.6 per cent from May of last year, as there were 260 homes listed in the month.

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She said drug use and addiction is a huge issue in our municipality and beyond.

Kirkwood-Whyte and fellow municipal councillor and board of health

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Canada Day +1 in Chatham

The last-minute, just-intime cash infusion from Postma is making the event possible.

According to Chris GlassCanada Day celebrations owner/organizer are back in Chatham in a ford, big way thanks to a finan- of Chatham Ribfest to be cial boost from Postma held July 7-10, volunteers didn’t want to see the Heating and Cooling.

Events will take place Canada Day event fall by the wayside in Tecumlike so many seh Park in “It gives everybody other events Chatham a chance to celebrate and busion July 2 nesses lost between 11 Canada Day and then a.m. and 11 come into Chatham the during the p.m. following day. Now they pandemic.

The cele- have that option. Come “We wanted to make bration will feature live see us on the second.” sure Canada bands, bev- - Organizer Chris Glassford Day didn’t fold,” Glasserage gardens, vendors, face paint- ford said, adding the doing, axe throwing, Captain nation from Postma owner Corbin the Magical Pirate, Caleb Postma is “absolutealong with a host of other ly amazing.”

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Glassford said volunteers have taken some heat for not holding Chatham’s

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“Now they have that option. Come see us on the second.”

He said he’ll be able to set

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DCC proposal heads to consulting stage pects of the project – including costs – allowing the municipality to conduct its due diligence on the plan to re-invent the Downtown Chatham Centre.

The first phase of the multi-million-dollar project would see the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, the Chatham Public Library and the Chatham Cultural Centre relocated to the empty Sears building.

The second phase would see the construction of a 4,000-seat entertainment

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The inspiring vision to create a community hub and entertainment complex in downtown Chatham has officially moved forward.

At its June 13 meeting, council gave a unanimous thumbs up to begin public consultation on the ambitious Imagine Chatham-Kent proposal.

Administration has been tasked with preparing a report to examine all as-

complex with an ice surface built on the existing footprint of the mall.

A third privately funded phase would see hotel and possibly residential space developed as well, as a nod to the original King Street streetscape.

According to Bruce McAllister, general manager of community development, the report due back Aug. 8 will examine the business case for Imagine Chatham-Kent, including procuring certified appraisals on current assets and assessing the

cost of fixing up the aging buildings.

A video outlining the private-public partnership was played before council with comments from the DCC’s owners.

Referred to as the “community partners group,” it includes experienced developers Rob Myers, Don Tetrault, Ron Nydam, Pete and Jessica Tsirimbis and Jim Bullock.

The group’s video message was upbeat and enthusiastic – similar to the response from councillors who spoke to the plan.

South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci said it’s “absolutely impossible” to watch the video without getting goose bumps.

He thanked the community partners and the municipal team that have been working together on the effort.

“You can already hear the buzz in the community,” Ceccacci said. “I can’t really put into words the excitement that I have to even be discussing this and how lucky we are as a community.”

Chatham Coun. Michael

Bondy said he shared Ceccacci’s enthusiasm for a number of reasons.

Going forward, the municipality will dedicate space on its website to Imagine Chatham-Kent with the Let’s Talk CK tool until July 15, allowing the public to comment and ask questions.

There is a section for frequently asked questions, and the video is also available for viewing.

The $50,000 report will be paid for out of the municipality’s strategic reserves.

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Wheatley businesses reopen

By Greg Coulter & Mark Ribble The Southpoint Sun

As the Wheatley evacuation zone retreated, several Wheatley businesses finally got more permanent access to their buildings and began the process of trying to get their doors opened again.

Fences being moved were a welcome sight to all involved and to top it off, the intersection at Erie and Talbot Streets opened as well (except for that small stretch of Erie North).

Traffic flowed directly through Wheatley from east to west (or vice versa) for the first time in about 10 months.

With that, came the possibility that businesses that previously could not access their buildings would be able to.

Lil Hil’s Coffee Shop has been operating out of the Talbot Trail Golf Club since last fall and plans to stay put for the time being, until the massive cleanup needed at her restaurant location is complete. She said she has committed to staying

at the golf course for the season.

Others have pivoted as well, with Barry Broadbent’s Car Barn catering trailer finding a new home at Two Creeks Conservation Area. The Car Barn has been operating out of Two Creeks for a few weeks now and is experiencing a robust amount of business.

According to Wheatley BIA’s Mike Renwick, the community awareness by organizations such as Two Creeks, Talbot Trail and others has had a positive impact on those

who are scrambling to get back into their homes and businesses.

“Two Creeks not only allowed Car Barn to set up out there, they’ve also allowed the Remembrance Day services there, the Christmas light decorations and the community fish fry,” he said.

“They’ve gone above and beyond in this community.”

Renwick’s own business — Renny’s Village Smokehouse — will be awhile before it can open back up, he said.

“It’s like peeling back

the layers of an onion,” he said. “It’s not going to be a quick process.”

Mike Untch at Adamson’s Guardian Drugs is

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Community Events

Thursday, June 23, 2022: • The WISH Centre has drop in pickleball from 8:00—10:00am.

Cost for drop in is $5 per session.

Pickleball membership 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. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am– 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is 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. 519-689-4884.

• 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”.

• Chatham Kinsmen Festival / Fair for 2022. June 23-26, for full details visit www.chathamkinsmen.ca • Join us for lunch every Thursday and Friday from 11am to 1:30pm at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. Friday, June 24, 2022: • Join us at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am-9:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00pm.

No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions or fish & chip’s. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Everyone Welcome.

• Hamburg or hot hamburg at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. $12.50 includes fries & macaroni salad.

4:30pm-7:00pn. 519-689-4884.

• Chatham Kinsmen Festival / Fair for 2022. June 23-26, for full details visit www.chathamkinsmen.ca • Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a BBQ Chicken dinner with a baked potato, vegetables, a garden salad and a bun. Dine in is served at 5:30pm $12 and pickup is at 6pm $13. Please call daily from 1-4pm at 519-352-8291 to order.

Everyone welcome.

Saturday, June 25, 2022: • Chatham LaSertoma Presents: Aaron & Aimee Allen with band and special guest Chad Oulds. Chatham Capitol Theatre. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets $40 + handling

fee. Buy tickets at cktickets.com or at the CKtickets Box office is located at the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William St. N, Chatham, ON. Open Monday - Friday 10am-4pm.

concerts are free but an offering will be taken. Starts at 6:30pm at Total Grain Systems / Sydenham Electric (1233 North St. in Dresden - for former Mid-County Ford).

• 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 Unity Station from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

Tuesday, June 28, 2022: • The WISH Centre has drop in pickleball from 8:00—10:00am and 5:30-8:00pm. Cost for drop in is $5 per session. Pickleball membership at the WISH Centre is only $30 per month! Contact the WISH Centre for details at 519-354-5238.

• Join us at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. Call in your order 519689-4884. Due to a Celebration of Life kitchen Opens at 5pm. Dine-In Only. 4-oz Bear Paw burger $11.85 or Brenners Hot Dog $9.65 . Include fries and 12 oz draught. Kids $5.25 (choose 1 of hot dog or nuggets with fries & juice box. Pre-ordering required Thursday prior to Saturday of Merlickin Chicken Saturday Night Special (Dine-In or Take Out).3-pc Merlickin Chicken & fries (side may vary) $12.50; Merlickin Family Dinner (2 Adult 2 Children) $33.85 includes 10-pc chicken, X-Lg Fries, X-Lg Side , Lg Gravy + 4 cans of pop.

• 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. Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm.

Everyone is welcome.

• Chatham Kinsmen Festival / Fair for 2022. June 23-26, for full details visit www.chathamkinsmen.ca • C-K Asian Cultural Association holding a welcome to New Comers concert event at the auditorium of Ursuline College, 85 Grand Ave. East, Chatham. Cultural Program will start at 7:00pm sharp. Free entry without food for concert.

Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian food will be available to purchase with pre order. Food package will be available 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please book your food order in advance. One package will be $13.00 with water. For kids - 2 slices of pizza with juice or water $3.00. Please contact us at ckacceventz@gmail.com.

Sunday, June 26, 2022: • Classic Country Jamboree from 3 - 7pm at the Merlin Legion. Music

by The Marquis. Dinner of Merlickin Chicken (broasted), potato, baked beans, coleslaw, & dessert. $20 which includes admission. Admission to Jamboree only $7. Pick up dinners for $13 also available after 5:45pm. Call to reserve your spot and so we can plan dinner (limited take outs available). Call 519-476-5870.

• Chatham Kinsmen Festival / Fair for 2022. June 23-26, for full details visit www.chathamkinsmen.ca • Come to the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St for a cooked to order breakfast from 9am to noon.

• Dresden Christian Concert - The Chapelaires with message from Rev. Andrew Zomerman. Drivein concert features 50 minutues of live music and a 10 minute message from an area pastor. The

Wednesday, June 29, 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. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00–1:30pm.

Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have fun darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, June 30, 2022: • Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month at Erickson Arena, side door. 7:00pm. All Welcome.

• The WISH Centre has drop in pickleball from 8:00—10:00am.

Cost for drop in is $5 per session.

Pickleball 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. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am– 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

• Bring the whole family for a Family Fun Night at the Ridgetown Library! Draw with Jen on at 6:00 pm. Follow along with a step-bystep drawing tutorial of Goofy.

This program is for all ages and all abilities. Supplies will be provided, so all you need to bring is your creativity! Register to attend this program by contacting the Ridgetown Branch at 519-674-3121.

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Sports

Big names, big money for bass tourney

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Summer events are back in a big way in Chatham-Kent, including on the water, with the Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open Bass Tournament poised to launch its biggest field to date.

A total of 95 boats will roar out onto the water July 8 and 9, with 190 participants.

And those anglers include some very familiar faces – C-K natives Bob and Wayne Izumi, and fellow well-known Canadian tournament angler David Chong.

“All of them are fishing it (the Open) for the first time,” Tom Beaton, one of the event organizers, told The Chatham Voice.

The Mitchell’s Bay event usually coincides with the Canadian Open, Beaton said, meaning Bob Izumi has usually been committed to the national event.

But this year he signed up for the local tourney, as the Canadian Open had not finalized a date at that time.

It happens to once again take place the same weekend, but Beaton said the Izumis and Chong are honouring their commitment.

Up for grabs is $40,000 in prize money.

Beaton said this will be the eighth year running the Open, as they can-

celled the 2020 event due to the pandemic. Last year’s event took place without spectators, but this year, it’s back to normal, except bigger.

For starters, the organizers will have to run three flights of boats at take off, rather than two, due to the volume of participants. And additional off-site parking is needed due to all the boat trailer/ truck combinations.

Mitchell’s Bay Marine Park plays host to the weigh-ins and will be bustling all weekend long.

But there will be additional events taking place other than just the tournament.

Canadian Tire is back sponsoring the Kids Fishing Day. Beaton said 20 lucky kids will get a morning of fishing out on the water, lunch with their families and a nature hike with the Sydenham Field Naturalists. On top of that, each one will go home with a rod, reel, tackle box and tackle.

Izumi and Chong have committed to be on hand to support the event as well, he said.

The anglers’ dinner takes place July 7.

There will also be An Evening with Bob Izumi, an event planned for July 6 at Sons of Kent, one of the event sponsors. Beaton said all anglers and sponsors are invited to the closed event, as well as

Bill Valberg and Chad Wentzell placed third in the 2021 Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open Bass Tournament.

municipal staff and councillors.

“It’s a way of saying thanks and to give municipal staff and council an appreciation of the scope of a tournament this size,” he said. “A lot of anglers spend a week in Chatham-Kent pre-fishing.

They are spending money in our community even before the tournament takes place. The majority of these anglers are not local.”

Beaton said the tournament remains a desired event by anglers for many reasons, including how it is run, the prize money, and the fishing.

“Lake St. Clair is famous for the bass factory that it

is,” he said. “Plus, there’s nothing like catching smallmouth (bass). It’s just so much fun.”

And the goal is to put every fish back into the lake after each day. Beaton said the goal is to have one per cent or less mortality rate.

The Long Point Bass Association’s live release boat helps keep the mortality rate low, Beaton said.

Ever since organizers first discussed hosting this event a decade ago, it’s all been about supporting the community.

“When we put this together, we wanted it to be a community event,” Beaton said. “All of the profits go back into the community. We’re run by

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COVID-19 shrinking in Chatham-Kent That according to the latest information from CK Public Health.

Laura Zettler, epidemiA Warm, Accessible Space to Say Good-Bye ologist with CK Public Health, addressed the board of health at its monthly meeting June 15.

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COVID-19’s impact in Chatham-Kent is fading.

new cases of COVID reported in Chatham-Kent. And over the past week, there were just 18.

A month ago, the daily average, let alone weekly, was 21.

In terms of testing, only about three per cent of those who go to the assessment centre to be tested for COVID-19 turn out to be positive. That’s less than half the rate of the provincial average, which is fewer than seven per cent.

There are just two outbreaks in the municipality, none in the past week.

One is in a group home and the other a congregate living setting, Zettler said.

“Last month, there were 12 active outbreaks,” she said. “We are on the tail end of it in Chatham-Kent.”

With the lower numbers of active cases and outbreaks, vaccinations have dropped off, Zettler said.

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“Vaccination numbers are not changing as drastically as we were seeing,” she said. “Chatham-Kent is still at the low end of coverage, but in the ballpark with several other health units in the province.”

Rates among our seniors remain solid, but it’s the under-30 crowd that drags our vaccination numbers down, she said.

“Age groups under 30 is where we really start to see that large gap between us and the province,” Zettler said.

To date, more than 227,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in C-K, and 84 per cent of people aged five-plus have received at least one dose. That number slips to 81 per cent in terms of two doses and just 50 per cent for three.

Zettler said plans are underway for a fall booster rollout.

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In the early morning hours of Saturday June 11, 2022, at Chatham-Kent Hospice, Sharon Jeanne Krukowski (nee Legary) passed away peacefully with family at her side, at the age of eighty-two.

Loving wife to the late Leonard ‘Len’ Krukowski (2019) and cherished mother of Karen (Doug) Waymouth. Beloved Grandma to Todd (Gayle) (Josh) Waymouth, the late Tracey (Parry) Hulme. Special Great Grandma aka ‘GG’ to Ryley and Kelsi Hulme. Survived by siblings Nick (Mary Jane) Legary and Janice (Dave) Gray.

Sister-in-law Josephine Riley. Predeceased by parents Garnet and Fern Legary, brothers Bud, Larry, Dale, Eugene and sister Brenda. Sister-in-laws Helen, Ida and brother-in-laws, Andrew, John and Bob. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. As the eldest of eight children, her matriarchal caring and unconditional love for her siblings began at an early age. She took her responsibility seriously and made sure their needs were met, which included trips to Sterling Park, shopping and celebrating life’s milestones. Sharon (Mom) a woman with a strong constitution, a love for life and always dressed to the nines, loved unconditionally and valued time spent with family and friends. Her heart was full when her house was full. She enjoyed entertaining and always found a reason to celebrate, whether it was a birthday, anniversary, start or end of a season or Friday! She enjoyed many life experiences and her working career in Nutritional Services at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for a number of years before retiring. Cooking, planting flower gardens, trips to the Casino, decorating for every holiday and season along with any other reasons for celebration brought her much joy, especially when she shared with others. Her loving kindness, generosity, inner strength, resilience, and spirit taught us; to always live our best life and to cherish all the wonderful memories we have. A special thank you to Dr. Bailey, the staff at St. Andrew’s Residence and Chatham-Kent Hospice for the wonderful care Mom received. Expression of sympathy can be made by donation to Chatham-Kent Hospice. Cremation has taken place. A private family Internment will take place at Maple City cemetery on June 24. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc.

Wedding Announcement

Congratulations Jim & Judy Blake June 11, 2022

Celebration of Life

A Celebration of Life for Fred Postma will take place Sunday June 26, 2022 at 2:00pm at First Christian Reformed Church 25 Tweedsmuir Ave. E.,Chatham.

Fred Postma, 63, of Chatham, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, with his children at his side. Devoted husband of Wilma Postma (Singor).

Beloved father of Tanya and Mathew Hooyer, and Eric Postma. Treasured “Pappy” to Lily and Violet.

Son of the late Albert and Ruby Postma. Son-inlaw to Frank and Shirley Singor. Brother of Trudy (John) Timmermans, George (Hetty) Postma, Ron (Linda) Postma, and Teresa (Scott) Saunders.

Fred was a bit of a character who loved to talk and was always on the go. His job and hobbies blended together as he loved working with his excavators and other equipment. He was selfless and always ready to help. His faith was quiet and unwavering. His two granddaughters were the light of his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In Memoriam

OBITUARIES

Janice Lee Dodge Sunday, June 12, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Alvin “Dan” Daniel Blair 77, Friday, June 10, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home

Janet Horne 78, Saturday, June 11, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Murray Wright 88, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Betty Shaw 83, Sunday, June 12, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Marie Ann Hawgood 75, Saturday, June 11, 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Albert De Meester 90, Sunday, June 12, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Sharon Krukowski 82, Saturday, June 11, 2022 Life Transitions

Domenico Amorini 90, Monday, June 13, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Timothy Clairmont 58, Friday, June 10, 2022 Life Transitions

Les Morrell 66, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Jewel Davidson 65, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Life Transitions

Larry Dakins 66, Friday, June 10, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Ray Mertz 81, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Life Transitions

Cheryl Bienstmas 61, Saturday, June 11, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Valerie Lynn Huber 76, Sunday, June 5, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home

In Memory of my Dad Robert (Bob) Hendrickx who passed away 1 year ago - June 25 The moment your heart stopped mine changed forever.

Your strength and our memories together will remain in my heart!

I will miss you today, tomorrow and always. You are my Hero.

Love you, Kim.

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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.

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