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Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation’s (CKHAF) 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament raised a record-setting amount, netting a total of $120,095 in support of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA).

A total o136 golfers and more than 30 volunteers contributed to the success of this annual summer fundraiser that was held recently at Maple

City Country Club.

“For a charity golf tournament to net over $120,000, it speaks volumes about the generosity of this community, and the number of local organizations and community members who are passionate about supporting our hospital,” Christine Mitchell, CKHAF president & CEO, said in a media release. “We continue to be amazed by the support that we receive from across our commu-

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The success of the tournament was also made possible by the support of more than 40 event partners.

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Tick and mosquito monitoing in C-K

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Mosquitoes and ticks are in the crosshairs of CK Public Health.

The organization has announced new initiatives aimed at reducing the risk of people getting sick from mosquito and tick bites.

This comes on the heels of a board of health meeting June 17 where Public Health officials spoke at length about blacklegged ticks in particular.

Melissa Harrigan, a West Kent municipal councillor and member of the board of health, said 2024 is proving to be a bad year for ticks.

“I feel I, and other rural residents, feel this is a bad year for ticks. I pulled 11 off my own pet the other day and had to pick five or six off my family’s clothing after we went for a walk,” she said.

Cara Robinson, manager of environmental health, said the most common tick seen around

Chatham-Kent is the American dog tick. It does not carry Lyme Disease.

However, the blacklegged ticks do. In fact, acting medical officer of health Dr. Shanker Nesurathai said they carry more than that.

“There are other diseases they can transmit. They include anaplasmosis, babesiosis and Powassan virus,” he said.

Anaplasmosis and babesiosis can cause flu-like symptoms.

Nesurathai said that on occasion, both can be lethal.

As for the Powassan virus, it can be debilitating, if not deadly.

“What is particularly awful is it causes encephalitis – swelling of the brain,” Nesurathai said.

“Even if you recover from the virus, a good number of people have permanent disabilities.”

CK Public Health staff will also help residents identify what type of tick they’re dealing with.

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What’s next for Park St. Place?

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Dresden’s beleaguered Park Street Place has been sold for $1.2-million, according to a Southwestern Ontario business magazine.

To date, no criminal charges have been leveled against the former operator of the seniors’ home regarding neglect of residents in 2023.

According to the publication’s webpage, the Dresden home was purchased by Ontario 1000728019 from another numbered company listed as 2615412 Ontario Inc. Previously published reports show Pushpinder Brah named as the former executive director of Park Street Place.

The sale took place after the Retirement Home Regulatory Authority (RHRA) – the inde-

pendent agency that oversees licensing for the province’s senior and retirement homes – revoked the license at Park Street Place when short staffing put residents “at risk of harm.”

As previously published in The Voice in October 2023, staffing issues prompted the RHRA to issue a “management order in extraordinary circumstances.” This led the RHRA to send a supervisor

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Dresden’s Park Street Place has been sold for $1.2 million, but there’s no word on what the future holds.

to take control of the home and oversee care.

Subsequently, the agency revoked the license for Park Street Place.

Last October’s RHRA report stated that short staffing had been going on for some time at the Dresden residence.

However, things came to a head Sept. 25, 2023, when no staff were on site to provide care for residents or dispense critical medications.

The medications, including insulin for diabetics, were locked in a cupboard and no one on site had a key.

The report also stated a resident was injured when they fell from a wheelchair and the individual didn’t receive follow up care.

But Sept. 25, 2023 wasn’t the first time the RHRA was called to Park Street Place.

Following an inspection earlier the same month, the home’s operator was issued a warning letter stating

residents were not being bathed according to schedule.

As part of its mandate, the RHRA provided assistance to Park Street Place residents to help them find new homes and all were successfully relocated.

But when it comes to disciplining the former owner/operator, no answers are forthcoming.

In an email message from the RHRA in May, a public affairs officer stated it would be “inappropriate for the regulator to discuss or disclose details related to legal action it may be contemplating as it relates to any retirement home. If/ when the regulator pursues legal action, such information will be disclosed at the appropriate time.

“The facility is now vacant, no longer operating as a retirement home, and as such the regulator has no juris-

diction under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, over the privately owned building, or its future use,” the message said.

Chatham Coun. Alysson Storey, chair of Chatham-Kent’s Seniors Aging Well Committee, said it’s “deeply concerning” to see the safety and well-being of some of C-K’s most vulnerable residents put at risk.

“Every single facility in Chatham-Kent should be held to the highest standards when it comes to caring for our seniors and loved ones,” Storey said. “There must be accountability for what happened, and moving forward, to ensure this doesn’t happen again.”

RHRA guidelines state that owners of a facility found to be in noncompliance can face a $50,000 fine for a first violation and a $200,000 fine for subsequent violations.

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Earley sworn in as C-K’s top cop

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

“Service above self” is more than just a motto to Chatham-Kent’s new chief of police.

“It will be our way of life,” said Chief Kirk Earley after being officially sworn in June 19. “We are a public service entrusted with the sacred duty of caring for each other and our community and we do this with honour, integrity, compassion and courage.”

Held at the Chatham Armoury, the change-of-command ceremony saw a large crowd gather to wish Earley, and retiring chief Gary Conn, well, as they embark on the next leg of their journeys.

Along with family, friends and government officials, officers from other Ontario police services came to mark the historic milestone, acknowledging the service of both men. Each was recognized with a standing ovation.

Earley, who started as a Chatham police special constable 27 years ago became a sworn officer in 1998, the year of amalgamation. Over the years, he rose through the ranks, working in supervi-

sory and investigative roles in various branches of the CKPS, including intelligence and major crimes.

In his pledge to officers under his command, as well as the community, Earley committed to working together as a team to ensure safety for all.

“Regardless of the challenge we face, the commitment to you is that we’ll do it together,” Earley stated, noting safety is the service’s primary responsibility.”

“Every decision we make, every action we take, must be guided by the commitment to ensuring the safety of our members and our community,” he explained.

In his comments, Earley paid tribute to his family and friends, thanking his wife Janet, his children, mom Jean, dad Jim, and big sister Dana Earley, who is an Ontario Provincial Police Chief Superintendent.

“But I’m sure I’ll still outrank you,” Earley joked with his sibling. “No salute necessary.”

The new chief also singled out his mom who makes frequent visits to the CKPS front desk bearing treats, checking with staff to see if her son is doing a good job.

“I’m still slightly afraid of her,” Earley said wryly.

According to Earley, Ontario’s socio-economic impacts have added to the workload of police across the province and Chatham-Kent is no exception.

In order to combat those impacts, Earley plans on expanding in-house health and well-being programs for officers, including the designation of a wellness champion.

“When we take care of ourselves, we are far better equipped to take care of those around us,” he said.

The new chief also plans to conduct a review to ensure the CKPS’s objectives are in line with the community. As well, he’s looking to further engage with the people of Chatham-Kent, ramping up communication efforts internally and externally, utilizing online social media platforms.

“There is no better time for us to tell our story,” Earley noted. “This will enhance and build trust, confidence and transparency.”

When it comes to the expectations Earley has for himself and the CKPS, he urged progress, not perfection.

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Policing is a family affair for the Earleys and it was evident at the change of command ceremony last week that saw veteran officer Kirk Earley, centre, sworn in as the new chief of the Chatham-Kent Police Service. With him are Earley’s sister Dana Earley, a chief superintendent with the Ontario Provincial Police; and retiring police chief Gary Conn.

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Opinion Oh, Canada!

As we head into this Canada Day weekend, perhaps we should all try to take the time to look back on how great we have it in this country.

That means, step back, all you haters of Justin Trudeau. Clam up, you dislikers of Pierre Poilievre. And sit down, despisers of Jagmeet Singh.

We have a minority government right now, and that is an amazing thing.

Two thirds of our major federal political parties have to work in consort, or else a non-confidence vote could send us to the polls.

Co-operation. What an amazing thing in politics. Cherish it, even if you are a supporter of the federal Conservatives.

Because look at the dumpster fire that is the U.S. political system. There, it is ALL about getting re-elected. Half the terms of elected political officials, it seems are spent trying to stay in office.

Not a good way to get things done.

Neither is fighting between the leader of the country and one of the houses.

Here, we have a much different political system. It may not be perfect, but it certainly tops the Repub-

lic model we are seeing to our south.

Thankfully, during the War of 1812, we pushed back the Americans and remained part of the British Commonwealth, retaining the parliamentary democracy concept of electing Members of Parliament and the leader of the party with the most seats earns the right to lead government.

South of us, the constitutional republic seems rather flawed. The electoral college process leaves one scratching their heads. The most votes – the popular vote – does not elect the country’s leader, Instead, votes are tallied within electoral districts – 538 in all.

You’d think that then you’d simply add up the districts and the first one to 270 is the next president.

But no. In 48 states, whichever candidate has the most districts leads to all the districts in that state being counted for that particular candidate.

To us, that just does not seem right.

So, let’s celebrate July 1, 1867, the date of birth of our country; our parliamentary democracy; our universal health care; our beer; peameal bacon (no, it’s not Canadian bacon here); and our ability to say, “Sorry, eh?”

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Remembering Wes Thompson I “knew” Wes Thompson the same way thousands of people across Chatham-Kent knew him.

We shared a fondness for Stella Artois; a strong commitment to United Way (he was a board president and I was a campaign co-chair with my late wife Heather); and I would bump into him often at community events.

His sister Jennifer Wilson is one of the most capable community-builders I’ve ever met.

His brother Frank was an early forerunner in the local craft beer revolution with Bayside Brewing and his sisterin-law Josette was a valuable reporter when I was editor of the Chatham Daily News.

So, I “knew” him but I didn’t really feel I was in

Jim Blake the position to ask him a favour.

It was June of 2013 and we were well into the process of launching The Chatham Voice.

It’s not every day you decide to compete with a multi-billion-dollar media empire, but we were preparing to do so and we wanted to make a splash.

Bruce, myself, and our crew decided we would announce The Voice to the community in what at the time was a very healthy Canada Day Parade.

I sucked up my courage, called Wes and said “Hey do you know where we could borrow a fire truck?”

“I’ve got a few,” he laughed, and my nervousness vanished.

“Come on out to Blenheim and we’ll pick one out.”

The next day I visited his Blenheim garage, had a quick tour of his collection and then he picked one out for me.

Wes’ choice was a 1927 Bickle. As I wrote in 2013: “The Bickle is a beautiful open-air machine. It had no windshield; no automatic transmission; no turn signals; no rear-view mirror; and a starter routine that included two switches, a clutch, and two more buttons on the floor.”

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When we asked, Wes said, ‘No problem’ Continued from page 6

“I don’t know how to drive this thing,” I told Wes. “No problem,” he said. “We’ll just take a couple of trips around town and you’ll be great.

You’ve got this!”

So, we did. Thank God, he didn’t make me try to back it into the garage when we were done.

He handed me the key to the garage, showed me how to get in on parade day, and with that, we had our parade float.

His only request was that he didn’t want his name mentioned for the donation.

It rained on the parade day; I stalled the truck at least a dozen times (earning silence and some good-natured booing) , re-started it (lots of cheers) and we printed our first edition the following week, complete with a typo.

In the information below the fire truck photo, we substituted the “T” in

truck with an “F” – if we had left out the “R” as well, it might have been our first and last edition.

That was Wes – the things I sweated about – asking him for the truck, being unable to drive, stalling it and almost wiping out a fleet of Shriners on mini-motorcycles in the parade – were really no reason to worry.

Thanks, Wes. “We’ve got this.”

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Jim Blake and Fatima Pisqeum man the helm of this 1927 fickle Bickle that Wes Thompson so casually loaned Jim and The Chatham Voice for our introduction to the community during the 2013 Canada Day parade in Chatham. Wes’ generous heart will be missed, as he passed away last week.

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Conn to enjoy his retirement Continued from page 5

“Hold yourselves to a standard that your mom, your dad, your grandma or grandpa would expect of you, and at the end of each day look in the mirror and be proud of what of you did,” Earley said. “And if you’re not,

and you will have those days, promise yourself you’ll be better the next day and the day after that.”

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“While this is clearly an occasion for celebration, I want to emphasize the importance of the role that Chief Earley is assuming and add some words of caution,” Thomas told the crowd. “Never has it been more difficult to be a police officer in this province. Never has it been more dangerous, with the proliferation of firearms, drug use, gang violence and the sense of empowerment and anonymity offered by social media.”

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“We must have law and peace and order to have a strong community,” Weaver said, as he praised Conn for his service to Chatham-Kent and welcomed Earley to the role.

CKPS board member Mayor Darrin Canniff also commended Conn for the “amazing job” he did as chief.

“You set us up for success in so many ways,” Canniff said.

He went on to say Earley will be a great leader.

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you,” Canniff said. “Thanks, Kirk.”

In his remarks, Conn said he’s looking to be “chief of the lawnmower” and pool cleaner in the immediate future.

“As I step into my next chapter, I do so with a heart full of gratitude and a commitment to continue serving,” an emotional Conn told the crowd as he thanked his family, colleagues and community for their support.

“Our time together has ended but the experiences we have shared is a memory that will last a lifetime,” he added.

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Acts include classic Canadian bands, comedy, Japanese drumming, and more.

On the slate are Canadian rock groups Glass Tiger and 54-40, as well as country music’s Brett Kissel.

Performances by the Yamato Drummers and Kaha:wi Dance Theatre highlight theatrical features.

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New tree-planting effort tried in Chatham

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Two tiny “Miyawaki” forests are taking shape in Chatham.

Styled after a movement in Japan founded by botanist and engineer Dr. Akira Miyawaki, the unique initiative takes a different approach to the traditional method of tree planting.

According to ReLeaf Chatham-Kent president Mike Smith, two plantings have taken place in Chatham. In May, a team of volunteers got busy, putting down 600 trees each at the Christian Park near No Frills and in the floodplain near Indian Creek.

The idea, said Smith, is to plant the trees in a way that mimics the way you

want the forest to look when it has grown.

“It’s a bit of an experiment,” he added. “In theory, it’s a way to return the land to its natural state as quickly as possible. We plan to measure it and see how it works here. “ Founded in the 1970s and ’80s, Miyawaki’s concept originated as a way to reclaim brownfield sites and return them to nature. Between three to five trees of native species are planted per square metre as opposed to the usual way of tree planting which sees a single species planted in rows.

Chatham’s Miyawaki forests hold a total of 38 different species, including tall tulip trees, medium size oaks, maples and elms, and smaller varieties such as the redbud.

The planting also incorporates the idea that root systems can share nutrients underground.

“It creates resilience through community,” Smith explained, adding the sites replicate what is found in a “typical Carolinian forest.”

Because the trees are closer together and competing for resources and sunlight, they mature much faster than an ordinary planting reaching a height in 20 years that normally takes 100 years.

Smith said the idea caught on through Ted Talks and is heavily utilized in India where trees are planted in the centre of traffic circles, reducing heat and attracting birds.

Now the Miyawaki Forest notion is catching on in Canada, with Kingston

Volunteers plant trees Miyawaki style at two sites in Chatham.

leading the way in Ontario in plantings.

“These forests reduce the grass cutting burden and bring biodiversity,” Smith said, noting the project has been well received locally with some neigh-

bours taking an interest and pitching in.

“People are quite excited and keen about it,” he said, adding the little forests will be “nice places to visit” as they grow.

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project was made possible thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Parks department also supports the project.

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landowner to have a per- when the homeless scare executive team comprised controlled encampments Chatham-Kent, but counof staff from most depart- as part of the process. cil learned the number son removed from the their customers away.

Ceccacci said it’s difficult ments, is meeting weekly “We will come back to fluctuates daily. Similar property. Property owncouncil with what to do, to the rest of Canada, eners can call the non-emer- to convey the rights of the to discuss the issue.

Duben said it will take specifically about the campments have taken A municipally sanc- gency police line at 519- homeless against those root in most urban areas tioned encampment for 436-6600, or 911 if the experiencing “collateral time to investigate and parking lot,” he said. damage” caused by en- evaluate, adding officials As of June 10, 89 home- in Ontario with current the unhoused is but one matter is an emergency. will be reaching out to less people declared they rent rates reported to be Smith said outreach campments. idea Chatham-Kent will “There’s a lot of peo- places with municipally are sleeping outside in at an all-time high. probe this summer as it workers will contact the grapples with unwelcome individuals in question ple who are at their wit’s encampments on munici- to help them preserve end from a business pertheir belongings along spective,” he said, adding pal land.

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Outreach lot encampment on WelThe protocol – as out- prevention. lined by C-K’s director workers will visit the un- lington Street in Chatham of legal services Dave housed individuals and several times.

Doyle said if you visit, it Taylor, and Polly Smith, offer supports.

If an encampment is to doesn’t take long to withead of employment and OPEN OPEN HOUSE HOUSE social services – provides be dismantled, affected ness a drug deal.

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FAMILY ROOM OVERLOOKING LARGE 7639 Riverview Line thatYARD, MUDROOM, Private rear DECKpeople AND BACK NG How to remove individ- Smith explained, adding I feel for the help, butPLUS A 40 X 64 FT uals and entire encamp- outreach workers need to want to get ATTACHED GARAGE yard, laundry/ HILIPSments from municipal viewed as trustworthy.

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HOIST 14 FT DOORS, IDEAL FAMILY OR Quick who don’t want to get “Rapport building is a land in Ontario isn’t clear, LL. RETIREMENT HOME. Possession. very big part in building help. I think it’s come to a Taylor told council.

NOW Because the laws sur- trust and relationships,” point that we have to do $299,900 rounding encampments Smith told council, noting something. This just isn’t OPEN HOUSE OPEN are rapidly changing with- the majority of the work working.”

24097 Winterline Rd. Pain Court HOUSE SAT., JUNE 27, 1 - 3PM Jodi Guilmette, C-K’s in a “difficult” legal land- is carried out by R.O.C.K. 2 for 1 Houses SUNDAY, JULY 7, 1-3PM general manager of health scape, Taylor said munici- Missions workers.

Beauftiful river lot, 1+ acre. 3+ bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 Both Taylor and Smith and human services, said palities have to evolve as car attached garage. Large deck and sunroom. Very well said solving the encamp- the municipality will excase law changes. cared for home. Deep lot. Enjoy fishing, canoeing and Paring it down, the mu- ment issue will take more amine all angles and reboating from your own backyard. Large composite deck. turn a report to council in nicipal solicitor said recent than a protocol.

“Only new housing and September. provincial court rulings 90 Taylor Trail, Chatham “The challenge is the have determined people increased wages and sup4 bedrooms, need to be able to provide ports for people will end complexities of some of mature residenGranny Flat shelter for themselves as a this situation,” Smith stat- the people not wanting tial neighboured. to receive supports from 3 bedroom home with one bedroom detached necessity of life. hood. Central But while sympathetic us, and how do we help As well, Taylor said, a granny flat, fenced rear yard.

Gas fireplace, RARE air, large back municipal bylaw pro- to the plight of the home- them?” Guilmette said, 2 HOME BUY. Price Improvement NOW $387,000 deck leading hibiting the homeless less, several councillors adding that while she to fenced rear 77 Florence St., Chatham from seeking shelter may expressed dismay over doesn’t think there is a yard. breach Section 7 of the Ca- the crime and drug use “perfect solution,” things nadian Charter of Rights associated with encamp- can be done differently. ments, questioning why Guilmette pointed out and Freedoms.

“It’s a complex issue, one the municipality can’t do that homelessness encampments are a new that’s resulted in tensions more.

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By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

As June transitions into July, Lori Marshall, president and CEO of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA), transitions into retirement.

For the past seven years, Marshall has helmed the alliance, navigating it out of the rocky shoals of provincially supervised reorganization and through the gale that was the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strange results for a person who at one time just wanted to be the director of pharmacy at a hospital.

Marshall grew up in Burl-

ington and initially went into post-secondary education to become a pharmacist. She gravitated towards hospital pharmaceutical care and returned to school to obtain her Masters in Health Administration, with a goal to become the director of pharmacy at a hospital.

That never materialized. Instead, she ultimately jumped that position.

With no such openings present when she finished her schooling, she took the advice of a mentor who advised her to spread her wings.

“He said, ‘Don’t come back right now (to pharmacy).

Go and do something different,’” she said.

Marshall ended up at Oshawa General Hospital in an administrative position supporting the chief of staff.

It was at that time she realized her calling went beyond pharmacy.

Within a year, Marshall was one of the hospital’s vice-presidents. Soon after that, she was looking for additional growth.

That quest took her and her family to Thunder Bay, where she served as vice-president of the hospital there, as well as CEO of Nipigon Hospital nearby.

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Lori Marshall, president and CEO of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, showcases the retirement gift local resident John Cryderman gave her: a rustically framed copy of a Chatham Voice column praising Marshall’s efforts during her time as head of the CKHA. Marshall retires at the end of the month.

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Marshall to enjoy life in C-K “That whet my appetite.

I realized what I really wanted was a CEO role,” she said.

But the Marshalls remained in Thunder Bay for 14 years, raising their family. However, the desire to advance never left her. Plus she and her husband wanted to return to southern Ontario and be closer to their families.

When the CEO position came up at the Erie St. Clair Community Care Access Centre, she jumped at it, and the family moved here.

She spent three years there before applying for the CKHA’s top administrative position.

However, she arrived in the wake of turmoil and dysfunction as provincially appointed supervisor Rob Devitt was rebuilding things after years of problems at the alliance.

Marshall helped bring morale back up among staff.

“I came into the organization and I think every-

one just wanted to get back to a place where they could be proud and say they worked at CKHA,” she said.

Marshall helped usher in transparency to the public and restore staff morale.

And then the pandemic hit.

“Those three years in Covid felt really long, and yet I also feel I blinked and they were gone,” she said. “I can remember looking at day timers in that period and there was nothing in them because it was just all hands on deck dealing with what was the crisis of the day.”

For most people, coming out of the pandemic meant a return to normal, or near normal. That was not the case in health care.

“Going back to normal for us meant dealing with huge backlogs. Our work never stopped or slowed down. In fact, it accelerated,” she said. “Health care is really still recovering from the pandemic.”

Having guided the Good Ship CKHA out of the pandemic waters, Mar-

shall decided it was time to let someone else take the helm.

She said stepping away will leave a void in her life.

“I will miss the people.

Not only the people I work with – in terms of staff, physicians and volunteers – but it’s also the conversations I have with patients and family members about the care and service in what we deliver and also what we need.

I’ll miss those conversations.”

Deb Crawford, chair of the hospital board, said Marshall will be missed.

“Her leadership supported the staff, physicians and volunteers to navigate uncharted territory and the Board is very grateful for her dedication to healthcare. We are going to miss her and also wish her very well on this next chapter,” she said.

“She has always kept the patient at the forefront of her decisions.”

Despite her ties to the GTA and her love of life in Thunder Bay, Marshall

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You can’t beat the weather.”

Marshall doesn’t plan on just fading into the background.

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Saunders awarded OHA’s Crystal Puck

By Mike Bennett Blenheim News-Tribune Special to The Chatham Voice

While in Chatham, Saunders was an executive director of the Chatham Maroons hockey club for several years and was inducted into the team’s Heart And Soul Volunteer Wall of Fame in 2010.

Saunders moved to Blenheim with his wife Elaine in 2000 but had already been a part of the Blades’ organization since 1998 when his stepson Todd McBride was playing for the team.

“Shawn Tiffin was the coach and I had known him for a long time ... he even worked at the (Chatham) paper at one time,” SaunImage courtesy Blenheim Blades ders said.

Christmas came early for Bill Saunders, as the long-time Blenheim Blades’ vol“He told me since I was coming to the games, would I mind helping out,” said Saunders, as unteer was awarded the OHA Crystal Puck for his close to 60 years of hockey involvement in Chatham and Blenheim, including 14 years as Chatham Daily News Trusted by health his Blades’ career started with charting shots sports editor. professionals on goal.

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Now the entire province will know just how much Saunders’ means to not only the Blades, but how he has left his imprint on hockey for close to 60 years.

The long-time Blades’ executive member was named a recipient of the coveted Ontario Hockey Association’s Crystal Puck Award at the annual general meeting in Kincardine on June 15.

The Crystal Puck is awarded to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the OHA. “I’m very honoured,” Saunders said, who will receive his award during a home game this season.

While he prefers doing his job in the background, other Blades’ officials are thrilled that Saunders is finally in the spotlight.

“If there’s one person who embodies the spirit of the Blenheim Blades, it’s Bill Saunders,” said team president Matt Frain. “Bill’s dedication and commitment to the club are unparalleled. He selflessly devotes countless hours of his personal time to secure sponsorships, work bingos and support the team in countless ways.”

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Have a say in organic waste collection The Chatham Voice

Municipal officials are asking the public to provide feedback on organic waste.

Chatham-Kent has an Organic Waste Diversion Program Feasibility Study, consisting of curbside organic waste collection (a green bin program), non-curbside food

waste diversion options, and an enhancement to the leaf and yard waste collection program.

The study recommendations aim to comply with the Ontario Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement and reduce the amount of waste going to the landfill by turning organic waste into valuable end-products that

support a healthy environment.

To ensure this study recommendations meet their unique needs, Chatham-Kent residents and business owners are asked to participate in a public survey that runs until July 15 on the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent platform.

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a green bin program that will see households and businesses participate in weekly curbside collection.

The Municipality would provide carts to contain household organic waste at the curb as well as small kitchen containers for use within a household.

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of this program, garbage collection will be moved to every-other-week collection.

The proposed acceptable materials in a green bin would include food waste, oil, grease, coffee grounds, non-recyclable paper soiled with food, and pet food.

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Specifications will be finalized based on feedback received through this survey.

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Chatham-Kent’s craft breweries have once again joined forces for the summer to slake the thirst of local citizens, as well as provide food and entertainment for BrewFest CK. The summer series, which will feature an event at all four local breweries – Red Barn, Bayside, Sons of Kent and Glasstown – will feature a lineup of activities and new additions includ-

ing the new Mainstreet’s Credit Union Stage at FarmFest this year, more bands, live entertainment, giveaways and more.

Local brewers are eagerly anticipating the events.

“Once again we are super excited to kick off Brewfest CK in our backyard venue on July 13,” Doug Hunter, co-owner of Sons of Kent, said in a media release. “We have some great bands playing, some awesome food trucks four great breweries coming together again

to serve our fans.”

BrewFest CK originated as FarmFest at Red Barn Brewing in 2021, marking that brewery’s official grand opening after being unable to celebrate due to pandemic-related restrictions on public gatherings.

Red Barn ownership wanted this opportunity to properly launch their brewing company while at the same time establish a strong bond within the Chatham-Kent brewing community. As a result,

beer from all three breweries was available at FarmFest.

Inspired by their success, the brewers decided to create BrewFest CK, an event that brings together the best of Chatham-Kent’s local craft beer scene.

Last year the BrewFest team welcomed newest C-K brewery Glasstown Brewing in Wallaceburg for its inaugural RiverFest.

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4 craft breweries taking part gate, including Santa for ing proceeds from these The dates for this year’s Seniors, Blenheim Health events going to support BrewFest CK events are Foundation, Erieau Com- local community groups as follows: munity Association and dedicated to improving • MoonFest at Sons of Community Living Wal- Chatham-Kent,” she said.

Kent: July 13; doors open laceburg.

Attendees to BrewFest at 3 p.m.

Nancy Cowan, co-owner CK can expect a diverse • Eaufest at Bayside of Bayside Brewing said range of offerings, includBrewing: Aug. 10; doors collaboration is import- ing live entertainment, open at 2 p.m. ant. food trucks, farmers’ mar• FarmFest at Red Barn “Building on the success kets, and exclusive beer Brewing: Aug. 31; doors of the past two years, Bay- releases, making each open at noon. side Brewing is delighted event a celebration of • RiverFest at Glass- to once again be partici- Chatham-Kent’s vibrant town: Sept. WHO 14; doors IS pating WATCHING YOURcommunity. in this C-K collabopen at 11 a.m. orative filled with great ? Denny Vervaet, co-ownHOME WHEN YOU CAN’T In addition to celebrat- music, food and drinks. er of Red Barn Brewing, ing local craft beer, Brew- These events are exam- expressed his gratitude Fest CK events sup- ples WHO ISWATCHING WATCHING YOUR WHO IS of ‘locals supporting YOUR for last year’s support for WHOwill IS WATCHING YOUR port localHOME organizations locals,’ with sponsorships the BrewFest events.

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Shannon Paiva, supervisor of tourism development for the municipality said BrewFest is a great festival.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024: • 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. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Join us for a fun filled afternoon Jam Session, bring your instruments or singing voices from 1-4:30 pm. All are welcome to attend with am $2 donation.

4-7pm - Homemade Panzerotti + Menu available. Merlin Legion, 519-689-4884.

• Are you craving a good game of Bridge…or 2? The Active Lifestyle Centre would love for you to join in at 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham. The group meets from 9am-12pm and is Open to the Public! There is also Relaxed Bridge on Tuesdays from 12:30-3pm. User fees apply, $3 for Members and $6 for Non-Members. 519-352-5633.

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This Presentation will be from 2-3pm and is Open to the Public. This event will cover all of the free resources the Library wants you to use! Everything from free online papers to Home Service deliveries! Call or Visit to Register, user fees apply: $3 for Members, $6 for Non-Members. 519-352-5633.

Friday, June 28, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are Liver & Onions or Fish & Chips, $13.00. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351- 5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00pm. Everyone Welcome.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a salisbury steak dinner with potatoes, vegetables, salad and a bun. Dine ins $13 and pickup $14. All meals are served at 6pm. Please call daily at 519352-8291 to order. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, June 29, 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.

• 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, ask a question, read a book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard & more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please.

All ages & allies welcome.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm.

There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm–5:30pm.

Entertainment by Good Company from 4:30-9:30. Come out and check out our menu. Everyone is welcome.

• Merlin Legion Br. 465 Call 519689-4884 for details. Join us for our delicious Merlickin Chicken plus menu serving 4:30 to 8 pm ENTERTAINMENT – 7 to 11 pm “Back to Back” Sunday, June 30, 2024: • Merlin Legion invites you to our Community Family Fun Day @ 4pm Fireworks at dusk.

• Windsor’s classic rock/dance band, Crack the Whip, comes to the Two Creeks stage on Sunday, June 30th, at 6pm. No admission but we pass the hat. 1km north of Wheatley. Food and beverage by the Scouts. For more info see twocreeks.ca.

Monday, July 1, 2024: • Come celebrate Canada Day at the Wallaceburg & District Museum’s 40th Anniversary. 12:00pm-5:00pm.

12:00pm celebration begins. Food, bbq, vendors, games, entertainment, glitter tattoos, face painting, bouncy castles, photo booth. 505 King St., Wallaceburg.

For info call 519-627-8962.

• St.Clair Estates Social Club Euchre 1 p.m. 9 Dunkirk Street, Chatham • Canada Day -Monday – Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. on the patio, the BBQ will be open for burgers, cheese burgers, sausage on a bun, hot dogs & fries. Starting at 1:00pm, we will be entertained by Allen James. Everyone is welcome.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m.

The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30p.m. Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, July 3, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m.

The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Our daily special is Meat loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, July 4, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m.

The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30p.m. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

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Fun Stuff

Friday, July 5, 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, ask a question, read a book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard & more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please.

All ages & allies welcome.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m.

The kitchen is open to serve lunch from CLUES ACROSS 11:00 a.m. – 1:30p.m. Supper will be 1. Volunteer school served from 4:00 – 6:00. No orders after groups 5:30 p.m. Tonight’s specials are Cabbage Rolls and potatoes or Fish & Chips, 5. Cash machine 8. Title of various $13.00. Take out is also available by Muslim rulers calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639.

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clash cymbals 14. Scarf 15. Easily manageable 16. Cry 18. Financial term 19. Reactive structure in • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, organic chemistry corner of William & Colborne St. (abbr.)

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Clean out a Patio BBQ from 12:00 to 5:00p for riverbed burgers, cheese burgers, sausage on a 21. Seaport (abbr.) bun, hot dogs & fries. There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30p.m.

22. English seascape Entertainment by The Marquis Band painter from 4:30-9:30. Everyone Welcome.

23. Bring back again 26. Subtracted from • Chatham Branch Summer Puzzle Swap 30. Related on the – 10:00 am until 11:00 pm Meeting mother’s side Room. Looking to swap out your puzzles 31. Mooches that are 500 pieces or more, that are in good condition and not missing any 32. Commotion pieces? This is your opportunity to 33. Boer War general participate in the Chatham Branch of 34. Silklike nylon CKPL Puzzle Swap. We ask those that fabric are interested in participating to drop 39.

CNN’s founder off puzzles Tuesday, July 2 until Friday, 42.

Sarcastic in a July 5 during library hours, to receive bitter way a voucher to return on Saturday, July Saturday, July 6, 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.

6 between 10:00 am until 11:00 pm to “shop” for new to you puzzles. Early birds get the best selection. No registration required. All ages are welcome. For more information visit wwww.ckpl.ca Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-anon can help! Call – leave message – 519-350-3462 Alcoholics Anonymous, we can help!

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44. Minute reproductive unit 46. Nourishment 47. Large predatory tropical fish 49. Small, rich sponge cake 50. Drink a small amount 51. Golfer Rodriguez 56. Norse personification of old age 57. Large flightless bird 58. Capsized 59. Convicted American spy 60. Music genre 61. Makes tractors 62. Undergo cell disintegration 63. Patti Hearst’s captors 64. Selfs CLUES DOWN 1. Post-traumatic stress disorder 2. Goat-like mammal 3. Swiss river 4. Slithered 5. Humiliate 6. Tumbled

7. Popular alcoholic drink 8. Small round hole in a leather cloth 9. Fertilizer 10. State of affairs that seems deliberately contrary 11. Count on 13. One who discriminates against 17. New Hampshire city 24. One who cares for teeth 25. Sent off 26. Mutual savings bank 27. Initial public offering 28. Denial 29. Northeastern institution of higher learning (abbr.)

35. A doctrine 36. Consumed 37. Trent Reznor’s band 38. Perform in a movie 40. Schoolhouse implements 41. Mathematical term 42. Man who behaves dishonorably 43. Expression of regret 44. Martens 45. Approval 47. Pleasantly warm 48. The Eurasian hoopoe 49. NBAer Bradley 52. Engineering organization 53. Horsefly 54. Type of sandwich 55. A day in the middle of the month

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News

Reading programs The Chatham Voice

There’s a summer of reading fun ahead for youngsters, teens and adults at the Chatham-Kent Public Library.

Thanks to the TD Summer Reading Club! – Canada’s largest summer reading program – kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities and their families are welcome to take part.

According to a CKPL media release, studies show that children who participate in summer reading clubs maintain their reading levels and are more ready to return to school than kids who don’t read over the summer.

Developed by the Toronto Public Library in partnership with Library and Archives Canada, the program is sponsored by the TD Bank Group.

As part of the initiative, kids can earn ballots by reading, attending programs, and sharing their recent reads with library staff all summer long. Various activities, programs and performances will take place until school resumes and can be found online at ckpl.ca.

The TD summer reading program for children began June 22.

A summer reading contest for teens is also taking place and young patrons are encouraged to dive into the world of books to allow their creativity to soar.

Running from now to Aug. 24, readers aged 12 to 18 can earn ballots to give them a chance to win prizes, including an acoustic guitar, Dungeons & Dragons manuals, and a premium art kit.

Tony’s One Stop Music and Game Master’s Emporium

are sponsors for this year’s contest.

The program’s mission is to encourage youth to “get reading, get inspired and get ready to win big” while igniting imagination. Each time an item is borrowed in person, or online, teens will get a ballot to enter in the draw.

Also underway is the Hidden Gems prize pack program.

Get started by picking up an Adult Summer Reading punch card at any of the CKPL’s 11 branches. After three check outs, your punch card becomes a ballot to win a Hidden Gems prize pack.

This contest is for ages 16+ and will run until Aug. 31.

Find a Hidden Gem bookmark as part of your check out and receive an extra punch on your punch card.

Peekaboo!

Dawne Shaughnessy-Mudford/Special to The Chatham Voice

This baby great horned owl was doing his or her best to stay well camouflaged in a rotted tree near Tupperville in North Kent recently.

Happy 20th Anniversary

Happy 8th Anniversary

J. ADAMS

INDUSTRIAL FORKLIFTS

Celebrate 20 years of dedication with J. Adams Industrial Forklift Inc., formerly known as Chatham Kent Industrial Forklift.

For many years, we have been offering our forklift services in numerous Northern Ontario districts as well as Southern Ontario locations (Chatham-Kent, Windsor-Essex, Lambton, and London areas).

We, at J. Adams Industrial Forklifts are also in search of professional body mechanics, forklift technicians, and forklift salespeople to join our growing team. As part of our development, we accept qualified applicants to pursue an apprenticeship program that combines on-the-job training with certificate endorsement to develop competency in the Powered Lift Truck Technician supporting an Ontario trade program The Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trade Act, 2021.

J. Adams Industrial Forklift extends its warmest wishes for a happy Canada Day to all residents and surrounding areas of Chatham-Kent, Ontarians, Canadians, particularly to our friends, clients, and customers who are the lifeblood of our company.

OUR TEAM consists of professional forklift technicians. We can confidently manage all your forklift needs. With each forklift service we complete, we guarantee that you will be pleased with our expert workmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and top-notch forklift parts supplies. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS), Lift Device Inspection (LDI), new forklift purchases, trade-in units, or busy season rentals.

For more information, kindly contact us.

Phone (519) 351-9455 Business hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Email: admin@adamsforklifts.com, 987 Richmond St., Chatham N7M 5J5

Jim Adams worked long days and nights for several months to build the Titan forklift after creating the Titan one primary product. We commemorated the launch of Titan forklift development on June 28, 2016.

Titan was designed and completed at 987 Richmond St. in Chatham eight years ago.

Titan Forklifts’ creator, technician and engineer, Jim Adams, is known as the “Grandfather of Forklifts,” and he is proud of every employee at J. Adams Industrial Forklifts for their valuable assistance in the designing, building, and testing of the machine. The distinctive original specifications of Titan Forklift were adapted, replicated, and reproduced by other manufacturers, so benefiting the global industries. The advancement of Titan Forklifts was made possible by the partnership of Don Tetrault and Jim Adams; the office was first situated at 989 Richmond St., then moved to Erwin St., and is currently located at 7620 Seventh Line West, Chatham, Ontario

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PAGE 30 Laurie Minler Thursday, June 13, 2024 Life Transitions Mary Vermey (Schuurman) Saturday June 15, 2024 Life Transitions Eldon Jackson 88, Saturday June 15, 2024 Life Transitions Bernadette Couture (St. Pierre) Sunday, June 16, 2024 Life Transitions Georgette Couture Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Life Transitions Cheryl English (Yacks) 66, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Life Transitions William “Bill” Purdy Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Life Transitions Janelda Martin (Baker) Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Life Transitions Josh Van Der Gulik 43, Saturday, June 15, 2024 Nicholls Funeral Home Robert Regnier 61, Saturday, June 15, 2024 Nicholls Funeral Home Barbara Anderson 65, Saturday, June 15, 2024 Nicholls Funeral Home Joseph “Joe” Myers 73, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Nicholls Funeral Home Tze Hung Ma 98, Thursday, June 13, 2024 Blenheim Funeral Home Jessica Stoehr 30, Saturday, June 8, 2024 Blenheim Funeral Home David Kenneth Bondy Friday, June 14, 2024 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Suzanne Marie Baylis 67, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Doreen Balun 87, Monday, June 17, 2024 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Janet Cassels 73, Thursday, June 13, 2024 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

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A new interim president and CEO will assume the role at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance left vacant by the retirement of longtime leader Lori Marshall.

Aaron Ryan, current vice-president performance and chief financial officer, has agreed to fill the executive leadership role during the recruitment process to find Marshall’s replacement.

According to a hospital media release, Ryan will continue his usual responsibilities while leading the CKHA through the transition.

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Countryview Line is getting some upgrades to help cycling enthusiasts enjoy their hobby, and make things safer for everyone.

Starting June 24, municipal officials will begin the upgrade between Highway 40 and Lindsay Road.

The project includes the widening of Countryview Line to include paved shoulders to provide additional space for cyclists. The implementation of paved shoulders is part of the recommended actions identified in the Municipality’s Road

Safety Action Plan, adopted in November 2023.

Huron Construction will handle the work that is anticipated to be finished in late August.

In the short term, that will mean some 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. road closures.

This week, Countryview Line is anticipated to be closed between Prince Albert Road and Centre Side Road.

Starting July 2, the road will be shut between Hwy. 40 and Prince Albert Road. And beginning July 8, the road closure expands to encompass Centre Side Road to Lindsay

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Motorists are advised to follow construction detour signage during this time as the dates of the closures may change as work progresses.

Access to all properties on Countryview Line will be maintained throughout the project.

Pavement resurfacing is scheduled to begin upon completion of the culvert replacements.

One lane on Countryview Line will remain open at all times during the pavement resurfacing and restoration phase of the project.

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Obituaries It is with great sadness that the family of

Bernadette Couture (nee St.Pierre)

announces the earning of her angel wings on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the Chatham-Kent Hospice after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. Bernadette was the loving wife of Dennis Couture for over 60 years.

Loving mother of Janet (Tim) Aitken and Chris (Jen) Couture. Adored grandmother of Riley, Jade (Shawn Atwell), Cullen, Cory, and Brady. Raised in Staples, Ont., she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Isabelle St.Pierre. Bernadette is survived by her bothers Marcel (Mary), Jean Paul (Stella), Luc (Jenine), and Gerard (Darlene), as well as sisters-in-law Sue St. Pierre, and Gail and Nancy Couture, and brother-in-law Gerry Yager, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings Eva (late John), Joe (late Pauline), Rosaire (late Evelyn), Estelle (late Oliver), and Marc, as well as sisters-in-law Vada (late Gene Riddell), Maxine (late Jim Graham), Marlene Foy, Doug (late Shirley Couture), Bob Couture, and JoAnne Yager. Dennis and Bernie lived for many years in the Edmonton area and made really great friends there before moving back home to be closer to family. The family would like to thank Carol St. Pierre, Jean Paul St. Pierre, Karen McFadden, Wilma, and Sharon from Riverbend Towers, and all others from Riverbend Towers who were supportive of Bernie during her illness. Thank you to Fallon and the Palliative Care Team at the LHIN for their help and guidance. Thank you to Willie and Dr. Bailey, and all staff at the Chatham-Kent Hospice for making Bernie comfortable in her final days. There will be no visitation or service. Cremation will take place with a private interment at a later date. Donations in Bernadette’s memory can be made to the VON Palliative Nursing Education Program- Chatham- Kent Branch. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions. Condolences can be left at www.lifetransitions.ca

Woodcock: Mary Patricia (née Tobin)

A resident of Chatham, Pat Woodcock passed away peacefully at the Riverview Gardens on June 13, 2024 at the age of 88.

Born in Sarnia, Pat was the daughter of Fred and Grace (née Bedard) Tobin. Beloved wife of 48 years to Peter. Survived by her children, Paula Woodcock, Cameron & Kim Woodcock, Chris Woodcock & Paula Fitzgerald, Drew & Tammy Woodcock. Beloved Grandmother to Eric & Ebru Woodcock, Teri-Anne & Dan Larabee, Michel Fitzgerald and Sam Fitzgerald and Great Grandmother to Alia, Tucker, Luci, Kadie, and Kolton. Pat will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Loving Sister to Shirley and Don (2019) Rivait, Mary-Jo and Ray Fillion and predeceased by Catherine (2017) and Jim Lloyd (2001). Pat worked for many years as a nurse at Meadow Park in Chatham as well as being a dedicated member of the Moose Lodge through the Women of the Moose. A Memorial Service for Pat took place on Wednesday June 19th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. with internment at St. Anthony Cemetery in Chatham. Donations made in memory of Pat the Charity of Your Choice 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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Lawton, Rheta Mae passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024 at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Daughter of the late Stanley and Eva (nee Robertson) Hutchison, she had two sisters, Margaret Johnson and Mary Hutchison. Beloved wife of the late Earl Alexander Lawton (1998), they had three children, Marlene Rantala (Jouko), Carolyn Lawton (Art Appelberg, predeceased), and Stan Lawton (Michele).

Rheta was proud of her grandsons, Eric (Ashley) Rantala, Karl Rantala, Neil Rantala, Jordan Appelberg, Zach (Emma Biondi) Lawton, and Alex (Taryn) Lawton. She was especially pleased to be called GG by her six great grandchildren. Rheta was known as the family historian.

She had a phenomenal memory or names, facts, and financial details.

Community-minded, Rheta was always proud of her rural background.

Interment will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, later this summer. Rheta appreciated her time at St. Andrew’s Residence and she valued the staff. Donations have been entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St Clair Street, Chatham. Memorial donations can be made at the funeral home by cash or cheque payable to St. Andrew’s Residence, funds received in memory of Rheta will be directed towards The Courtyard Enhancement Project.

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