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Freedom Road.

That’s to be the new name of the one-kilometre stretch of gravel near

Dresden, now known as Uncle Tom’s Road.

The request for the change, endorsed by Chatham-Kent council June 20, came from the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT).

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Dresden residents dislike closure concept

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Bad timing.

That’s what Stuart Kiar says about the possible closure of the Chatham-Kent municipal service centre located in Dresden’s iconic clock tower building.

“The timing is not good,” said Kiar, a local lawyer and one of the leaders of the Dresden Shines community group.

“This comes a week after the announcement of the potential redevelopment in downtown Chatham.

“I am supportive of that development, as are many Dresden residents

I have spoken with,” he said. However, Kiar noted it “seems ironic” the potential closure of Dresden’s Municipal Centre follows so closely after the downtown Chatham announcement.

The deputation by Kiar, co-chair of the Dresden Shines community group with Cindy Brewer and Liz Kominek, was one of 105 submitted to Chatham-Kent council June 20.

The deputations –which took more than two hours to read aloud – oppose the idea of removing in-person municipal services in Dresden, Ridgetown and Tilbury, along with the end of municipal help desks in Bothwell, Thamesville

and Wheatley.

What has Dresden residents alarmed is the proposal recommends the municipality divest itself of affected buildings; meaning Dresden’s historic brick landmark would be sold.

The clock tower has long been a focal point of the town, Kiar noted, and since Dresden Shines formed in 2020 after the May 16 Miracle, a unique lighting system on the heritage structure is routinely used to mark special occasions and highlight causes.

The report explains requests for services have dropped dramatically over the course of the pandemic with services increasingly moving online, b u t

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The Dresden municipal service centre, shown here, could be on the chopping block with two other service centres and three information kiosks. Residents aren’t happy.

Kiar said the conclusion is misleading.

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were closed for over two years, he said.

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Street and cabin to receive new names

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That is the provincial agency that operates the Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site.

Another big change is in the offing.

According to site curator Steven Cook, the trust will be renaming the Uncle Tom’s Cabin site prior to Emancipation Day July 30.

But for now the new name is under wraps.

When it will be revealed remains a secret.

The renaming of the road has sparked a lot of conversation, both positive and negative on social media, but Cook said this is a good thing.

“We were hoping it would open a dialogue and it has,” Cook explained of the road renaming. “We want the focus to be on Josiah Henson – not Uncle Tom. Uncle Tom was a fictional character. He didn’t live on this road but Josiah Henson did.”

Henson – the real-life subject of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s work of fiction – had already achieved much before Stowe’s book

was released in the United States.

The Maryland-born slave had made the perilous six-week journey via the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada and was helping others before Stowe’s book was released in 1852.

In fact the ambitious Henson had already become a preacher, co-founded a school, was the first Black exhibitor to speak at the World’s Fair in London, England and wrote his 1849 memoir ‘The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada.”

What’s not as widely known, Cook said, is the fact Henson travelled the Underground Railroad in reverse multiple times – helping at least 118 slaves find freedom in Canada.

While the book became catalyst for the anti-slavery movement that reached millions, the term “Uncle Tom,” then – as now – is a pejorative slur used to disparage a Black person deemed to be humiliatingly subservient to white people.

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Not only is the name to the road to Uncle Tom’s Cabin beiing renamed, but site curator Steven Cook said the cabin itself is to be renamed as well.

The term “Uncle Tom” is embarrassing for Black people, Cook explained.

“Nobody calls us that,” he said. “We know how insulting it is.”

As for critics who claim the name change is newfound liberal “wokeism,” Cook said it’s a move that has been in the works for many years.

“I guess you can say we were woke for a while,” he added.

The name change isn’t being made lightly, Cook said. OHT chief executive officer Beth Hanna and others, consulted with Josiah Henson’s descendants, including Barb

Carter, the reverend’s 88-year-old great, great granddaughter and her daughter Gail Salisbury.

“This is something they wanted to happen,” Cook said.

The consultation group also reached out to 18 other Black History sites of note. Cook said they heard back from 14 that whole-heartedly support the change.

The responses they heard, Cook said, included “Praise the Lord” and “It’s about time.”

There are other reasons for the name change.

Cook said there’s a municipal bylaw on the

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books that says you can’t reuse a name that’s already been used, meaning Henson’s name couldn’t be incorporated into the latest change. Prior to the 1960s there was a Henson Street on the outskirts of Dresden that has long been closed.

There’s another even bigger reason for the change.

Down in North Bethesda, Maryland on the plantation where Henson was born, the Josiah Henson Museum and Park has opened.

Part of the United State’s national park system, the American site has “twinned” with the Dres-

den site – a historical first.

“Now people can trace Rev. Henson’s route on the Underground Railroad from Maryland to Canada,” Cook explained, “to better understand the challenges slave refugees faced.”

As for the criticism that the name change is rewriting history, Cook said it’s simply “reclaiming Henson’s story.”

“The words are prophetic,” Cook noted. When Henson and family arrived in Buffalo, NY after their journey north, they were still faced with crossing the water to Canada.

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Two new businesses that will bring 90 full-time jobs to Chatham-Kent are preparing to set up shop in the Bloomfield Business Park.

At its June 20 meeting,

Chatham-Kent council approved the sale of a 2.5acre parcel to ER Steel and a three-acre parcel to Raco Asset Management Corp.

The sale prices are $222,500 and $267,000 respectively.

Located in Surrey, BC,

ER Steel is a well-known global supplier of structural and miscellaneous fabricated steel.

As it’s led by a native of Chatham-Kent, part of the proposal includes the company expanding its physical presence to

Chatham with a focus on design/engineers, project management, logistics and sales departments.

The other company, Raco Asset Management, is a real estate management company. One of its principals is a majority owner

of an established metal fabrication operation in Guelph.

That fabrication business will be moved to Chatham.

As part of a joint venture, there are plans to locate the two businesses side by

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In Dresden, where a blend of municipal and ServiceOntario services such as licences and health cards are provided, foot traffic is restricted to appointment only for provincial services.

The appointment-only practice for ServiceOntario in Dresden and Chatham began during the pandemic and has continued.

However, residents are able to access municipal services on a walk-in basis.

Cathy Hoffman, Chatham-Kent’s chief human resource officer, said the municipality runs the ServiceOntario offices in Dresden and on Grand Avenue in Chatham, whereas Blenheim and Wallaceburg ServiceOntario outlets are operated privately.

Hoffman said the practice of requiring appointments was continued in order to combat frustrating line-ups, a situation that can be exacerbated by the weather.

ServiceOntario has a contract with the municipality, but that’s set to expire at the end of 2022. The proposal recommends the municipality not attempt to renew the agreement unless the province opts to pay the entire cost instead of subsidizing a portion.

Along with Kiar’s submission, deputations were

received from the Dresden BIA and many leading citizens and business owners in the community.

Access for seniors, the fact that ServiceOntario draws critical foot traffic to the downtown, the fact that not everyone has Internet access, the price of gas and lack of transportation to other ServiceOntario outlets were among the concerns pointed out.

North Kent Coun. Jamie McGrail, said she’s unhappy local groups weren’t consulted as part of the review.

Stakeholders, such as local BIAs, should have been included, she said.

“The community and business groups should have been forewarned and brought into the loop,” McGrail said adding the services supplied by the municipal centres are “essential services.

“I think there’s a flaw in how we get our message out,” she added.

McGrail said she agrees with some of the items in the customer service review to improve services and cut costs. However, she said savings for Chatham-Kent should not come at the “detriment” to smaller communities.

North Kent Coun. Joe Faas said the Dresden municipal building is an “anchor of the community,” adding the deputations “speak for themselves.”

The customer service

review came about as a result of a motion made

by South Kent Coun.

ClareLatimer in March 2021. Council directed administration to find efficiencies and cut costs by possibly altering services provided through its municipal service centres and

information desks.

It also examines how the municipality delivers information to residents through its 3-1-1 telephone system and details how online services can be enhanced.

A 14-member committee comprised mainly of Cha-

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Kiar said Dresden’s community groups are exploring the issue, but noted the

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Opinion Timing is everything Rural and smaller community residents – basically people who don’t live in Chatham, Wallaceburg or Blenheim – are upset a proposal has come forward from municipal administration to close several service centres and shutter a trio of help desks.

Administration, at the request of council, put forth a series of suggested service cuts and alterations. Included in that bundle were the closure of the Dresden, Ridgetown and Tilbury municipal service offices and the removal of help desks in libraries in Bothwell, Thamesville and Wheatley.

Some say the timing of this proposal stinks. A week earlier, everyone learned of the proposal to move many municipal operations in Chatham to the former Sears site in the Downtown Chatham Centre.

So, new offices could be on the way in Chatham, and access to municipal staff and services could be restricted elsewhere.

That’s the view in a nutshell from a number of naysayers.

Who can blame them?

We can’t forget that the new owners of the DCC have nothing to do with this. As well, administration can say they are just doing what council told

them to.

The timing is indeed interesting. South Kent Coun. Mary Clare Latimer put forward a motion for a review back in March of 2021. A 14-person committee, mostly made up of municipal staff, along with a smattering of private-sector individuals, spent six months reviewing municipal operations.

And now, 15 months later, the report comes back.

The committee met for six months on this. That means it took municipal staff another nine months to get the report finalized?

Or, perhaps, it was conveniently delayed to land in council’s lap mere months before a municipal election.

Want to have people show up to vote...against you? Approve something they intensely dislike.

In other words, any municipal politician who is not a councillor in Chatham who votes to shutter these service centres risks a backlash at the polls this fall.

If the cuts are turned down, that means municipal staff jobs are not lost.

That may seem overly jaded, but it is what it is.

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E-bikers could irk others Editor: I read in The Chatham Voice recently that an e-bike service could be in our future here.

One good thing I can say about it is it is a good mode of transportation, especially with the price of gas.

I see a report on the matter is coming back to

council July 11. I do hope they consider this new venture carefully.

At the moment, we have a few e-bikes in Chatham, for which the motorists are probably saying, “Thank goodness,” as they must and should ride on the road. But I am wondering

now if this rental of e-bikes won’t bring a lot of protests from motorists, as an e-bike, I believe, requires no insurance or licence to drive.

I’m sure motorists, given what they have to pay, may not take too lightly.

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July 2 party makes sense Editor: In Pam Wright’s story in the June 23 Chatham Voice, on various activities going on around Chatham-Kent around now and into July, there is a statement that some people are upset that the July 1st Canada Day celebrations in Tecumseh Park are being held on Sat., July 2 this year.

The fact that the Postma business, which is sponsoring this year’s event and the thinking by event organizers that more people will come out for the event on July 2 is actually a great idea.

As there is no bus service in Chatham-Kent on July 1, holding this event on the day after will allow many people that

would otherwise not be able to go to the event on July 1 to take the public transit busses to the activities in Tecumseh Park and get home in a reasonable time in the late afternoon or early evening.

For families with children, who do not have access to a vehicle this long weekend, the timing for the event couldn’t have been planned out any better.

Kudos to those who organize and the volunteers who help run this event.

Let’s just hope that the weather co-operates with the event as well.

Frank Doyle Chatham

E-bikes must stay off sidewalks Continued from page 6

They may not like having to share the road with more e-bikes.

If they were to end up riding on our sidewalks, they would be a menace for pedestrians.

I hope this issue is given real consideration before

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South Kent Coun. Clare Latimer stated it would be an asset to the community. Hopefully it will, but at what price for our safety?

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Marg Beintema is gone, but thanks to her fellow committee members at Make Children Better Now (MCBN), she will not be forgotten.

The organization handed out two bursaries on June 24 to a graduate of each of the 2021 and 2022 Options Program at St. Clair College.

The bursaries, in Beintema’s honour, went to Jaylyn MacMillan (Class of 2021) and Teanna Lajeunesse (Class of 2022).

Mike Neuts, chair of

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From left, Jessie MacMillan, Jaylyn MacMillan, Brenda and Mike Neuts, Teanna Lajeunesse, Sammi Vlasman and Carley Dow celebrate the Beintema bursaries, handed out to students Jaylyn and Teanna.

overcome adversity and hatred.

“A student who is resilient. It’s a term we heard a few times tonight, but you all really are resilient people,” Neuts told the assembled students. “The award goes out to those who change the atmosphere around them for the better.”

The ceremony took place June 23 at Studio One in Chatham.

With Beintema’s husband Louis in attendance, Neuts surprised the two students with $500 bursary awards.

In choosing where and how to honour Beintema,

Neuts said it was an easy board decision.

“A month after she passed, we (the board) had a meeting and chose the Options Program because of Charlie. He was the Beintema’s oldest son, and he was the young man who stood on the corner of Wilson and St. Clair and waved at everyone driving by,” he said.

MCBN gives out similar bursaries to a UCC and Chatham-Kent Secondary School grad each year as well.

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It’s housed in St. Clair College, but both local school boards are involved in it.

“As a man said to me, there is ability in disability and it’s what we’re supposed to do as a non-profit for children,” Neuts said.

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The Arts

Concert band pipes up in park

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The Chatham Concert Band returns to Tecumseh Park for a series of summer concerts again this year.

After two seasons abbreviated by the pandemic, the Chatham Concert Band is back and ready to entertain this summer.

Beginning June 29, the group will debut the first of 10 concerts at the Tecumseh Park Band shell, marking the band’s 95th year of creating music.

According to president Mark Broadbent, some new members have joined recently and “everyone is excited to do a full summer of concerts.

“There’s nothing like playing for an audience and it’s been too

long,” Broadbent said. “This is a Chatham tradition and it’s nice to bring people downtown and give them something to do.”

Different themes will pepper the series, Broadbent explained, noting pop, big band, and songs from movie scores and Disney film soundtracks are among the selections that will be performed this season.

The group, which practices year round, is led by conductor Vaughn Pugh – a job he’s held for 38 seasons.

Another popular Chatham Concert Band program called Music Makers is back as well.

Operating since 1960, the free program is open to kids, age

seven and up, and adults, running at the band shell every Saturday morning.

No musical experience is necessary for the recorder and bucket drumming classes for beginners.

There’s also an introduction to band instruments for people with some musical background, and a junior band class for those with prior musical experience.

Broadbent said the Saturday program is a great opportunity for families to learn and have fun together.

Visit www.chathamconcertband.ca for more information or contact Broadbent directly at chthmcncrtband@gmail.com.

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Another season of Christian music is on tap for Dresden this summer.

The Dresden Christian Concert series, put on by the Dresden & District Christian Ministerial Association, will feature

tried and true favourites and some new talent.

The new season kicked off June 26 with a performance by The Chapelaires, followed by a spiritual message from Rev. Andrew Zomerman.

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On July 10, 2 Fish will entertain, with a message from Rev. Rob Elka.

A special all-ages night will be held July 17. Derrick Drover will take to the stage, with Rev. Joe Krohn speaking after the performance.

A group new to the series called The Vicounts will perform July 24, with Rev. Terry Clyne delivering a message.

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er new group called the Evangel Worship Team and Youth Band, with Pastor Shane Fitch giving a message.

Another new entertainer named Dave Randall will perform Aug 7, with a talk from Rev. Barry Kentner.

Aug. 14 will see some more new faces. Hank & Janet Sonnenberg will perform, with a message from Rev. Colin Paterson.

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The Faith Baptist Wallaceburg Praise Team is featured on Aug. 28, followed by a talk from Rev. Wayne Hasson.

The group Mercy, a longtime favourite of the series, will perform Sept. 4, with a message from Rev. Andy Cornell.

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6 things you probably didn’t know were invented in Canada Canadian people and their ideas have made a great impact on the world. These are just six of the many things that were invented right here at home.

1. Peanut butter. Originally invented as a source of protein and calories for people with no teeth, peanut butter was first patented in 1884 by a Montreal pharmacist.

2. Snowblower. You can thank Montreal’s Arthur Sicard the next time you clear your driveway with a snowblower. He was inspired by agricultural equipment when he invented this back-saving alternative to shovelling.

3. Instant replay. In 1955, Hockey Night in Canada changed forever

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4. Insulin. This hormone was discovered in 1922 by Canadians Frederick Banting and Charles H. Best.

They found that insulin lowered a diabetic dog’s blood glucose to normal levels.

Within a year, they invented a way to purify insulin, and used it to successfully treat a boy suffering from severe diabetes.

5. Garbage bags. They may not be glamorous, but it’s hard to imagine a time before plastic disposable bags were readily available. They’ve come a long way since their invention in 1950. Garbage bags have become more environmentally friendly over the years, with recyclable and biodegradable versions now widely available.

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Not just a handyman – or woman

“The whole goal is to get young people ready for employment by familiarizing them with skills taught right on the job,” Mock said.

Local employers will also be on hand Interested in learning more about to help mentor participants, Mock said, skilled trades and getting paid to do it? adding that it’s possible they could It’s not too late to register for a threeeven be offered a job while attending week job readiness boot camp titled the course.

‘Not Just a Handyman.’

“We’ve heard a lot of great things from Or woman. employers who are actually going to According to Phil Mock, project co-ortake part,” he said, adding business owners and manChatham Kent Public Utilities Commission agers are looking for prosMunicipal Class Environmental Assessment pects that are a “good fit.” for the Mock said additional Sanitary System and Pump Station 14 three-week training sesin South Lynnwood Area sions will be offered in the Notice of Public Information Centre # 1 fall.

William Laurie, trades Background and youth mentor for the The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission (CK PUC) has initiated a Municipal Class Prosperity Roundtable, Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study for the Sanitary System and Pump Station 14, is heading up the project, in the South Lynnwood Area. CK PUC is responsible for the treatment and delivery of safe adding local youth are exdrinking water and currently supplies water and wastewater services to a population of cited about the launch of approximately 89,000 within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. the community project.

To apply for the threeThis MCEA study will review and confirm municipal wastewater servicing requirements and week paid training or to identify capital project upgrades required for the Sanitary System and Pump Station 14 in learn more about the proSouth Lynnwood Area in order to provide sustainable municipal sanitary sewer service and gram, visit the website at accommodate near and long-term future growth demands. Specific to this study, the MCEA https://prosperityroundtawill look at siting new sewers, pumping stations, and forcemains in the South Lynnwood Area ble.ca/handyman. to provide for future residential growth.

The Employment Ontario Public Information Centre #1 program is funded in part A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held for the study to present the Problem and by the Government of CanOpportunity Statement, background information collected, a review of the servicing strategies ada and the Government of being evaluated, present the evaluation criteria, the preliminary preferred solution, and the Ontario. project timeline.

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dinator for the Prosperity Round Table, there are still a few spots left for the session running from July 25 to Aug. 11.

However the first co-hort starting June 27 is full.

Mock said the project is designed to support young people who want to explore the trades, building their confidence by learning how to use tools safely, while exposing them to different opportunities in the working world.

CK PUC will be holding an online PIC. This PIC will have materials available starting on June 29, 2022 and will be available for the duration of the study. To access the PIC materials, please visit the ‘Let’s Talk’ Chatham Kent (https://www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/) project page at the following address: https://www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/south-lynwood-area-sanitary-system-and-pump-stationproject

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National Indigenous Peoples Day was marked throughout Chatham-Kent June 21 and included a special gathering and celebration at the Ska:Na Family Learning Centre in Chatham.

Here, Cole Shipman of Bkejwanong Territory dances the grass dance to the drumming and song of the Snye Creek Singers. In addition to the Chatham event, both the St. Clair Catholic District School Board and the Lambton Kent District School Board offered a full slate of educational experiences to mark the occasion.

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How to Get Involved Public input is essential to this study. CK PUC invites anyone with an interest in the study to have an opportunity to provide feedback and help inform the decision-making process.

Comments will be received until July 27, 2022, after which, the Class EA will be finalized. If you have comments, require further information, or would like to be added to the study’s mailing list to receive future notifications, please contact either: Ali Akl, P.Eng., PMP Project Engineer Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Municipality of Chatham-Kent 325 Grand Ave East Chatham, ON N7L 1W9 alia@chatham-kent.ca 226-312-2023 ext. 4347

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Life

Upgrades, improvements for backyard cooking My Big Green Egg went to the orthodontist recently, and it lost its under bite.

The Egg, over the past year and a bit, developed the under bite as the hinges got out of whack on the ceramic cooker.

You are supposed to tighten the bands on Big Green Eggs every couple of months or so. Mine began eight years ago in perfect alignment for the top and bottom. I kept up the maintenance on the bands as specified. Let me tell you, it’s not easy cranking the nuts down with a wrench to the point the bolt bends, and then cranking it down every two months.

That’s putting a lot of pressure on that ceramic.

The manufacturer says it’s fine, but as an owner, you fear that going too far will break the Egg. However, I let my bands get too loose once, repositioned to the best of my ability, only to see the problems spread on the Egg.

I must say, I love the Big Green Egg for barbecuing, smoking and oven-like cooking. We’ve done everything from pulled pork and brisket to steak and chicken, to pizza, bread and cookies on the unit. But the weakest link on the Egg was its bands and hinges.

These Eggs are made of ceramic and they are heavy. An opened lid can put a lot of pressure on that hinge.

And for me, my hinge got out of alignment. Despite my best effort, and even with the help of Sensei Jeff, we couldn’t get it lined up correctly. As a result, it slowly developed an under bite and would not close properly. I’d do a prime rib or smoke

some pulled pork on the unit, and we’d see smoke and steam escaping out of

the side of the unit where the top met the bottom.

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Home Hardware in May to order a replacement hinge, as well as a few other items that wore out over the eight years of running the Egg, including a new gasket. The hinge, it turned out, was on back order.

But it came in this month, and Sensei Jeff hopped over recently to help (do all the work).

All it took was the sampling of Yuengling, the nectar of the gods (from the oldest independent brewery in the United States) to woo him over to offer guidance.

We strapped down the old hinge (strong springs can be dangerous) and removed it. I pulled off the gasket from the lip of the bottom of the unit while Jeff handled the top. Then we switched to clean off the glue.

Smart Sensei saw there was less glue on the lower half. So he had that cleaned up and was applying the new gasket while I still worked on the upper lip.

people to take a tour of the heritage home restored to 1905. It is located at 59 William St. N. in Chatham.

If the weather is favourable, they will have some period games for the

young and young at heart to enjoy on the lawn.

The house will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 1. The first 100 visitors will receive a cookie and a glass of lemonade.

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Sensei Jeff removes the gasket from the top portion of Bruce’s Big Green Egg. After a refit, the Egg is ready for summer sizzling.

I must say, Jeff is a smart lad. He brought over an old plastic canister garbage can as the stand for the top half of the Egg. We flipped the top over and it nestled in there nicely.

So I took a blade to the top to scrape off the glue, followed by acetone and a plastic scrubber, and in no time it was ready for the new gasket.

Sensei Jeff in the meantime had the new hinge/ band unit in place. We placed the top back where it belonged, with no under bite and a perfect seal, used the provided spacers, and carefully tightened everything down.

It works great! The hinges are now over to the side of the Egg at the back rather than right at the very back. It’s a much-improved concept that is much less likely to come out of alignment.

Just as the heat of summer hits, we’re ready to cook outdoors on a nightly basis.

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Historic Milner House reopens to public Friday The Chatham Voice

Milner House in Chatham reopens for the season on Dominion Day, July 1.

Municipal officials said staff at the house invite

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Community Events

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.

Once Upon a Time Bingo. What do the Loch Ness Monster, Captain Hook, and Cinderella have in common? They might all end up on your bingo card together! All ages.

2:00pm.

• The WISH Centre drop in pickleball from 8:00-10:00am. Cost for drop in is $5/session. Membership at the WISH Centre is only $30 per month! Contact the WISH Centre for details at 519-354-5238.

• 10th Annual meeting of The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate will be held at 6:30pm upstairs in the concert hall.

Election of the Board will take place. A review of the past year(s) operations will be given and next year’s plan presented. Everyone welcome. More info about TMWC at marywebbcentre.ca

• 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 at 6:00 pm.

Follow along with a step-by-step 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.

Friday, July 1, 2022: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham to celebrate July 1st.

We will be barbequing starting at 12:00pm and dancing the afternoon away with music by Unity Station. Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, July 2, 2022: • 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-11:30am. Take out only.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm–5:30pm. Entertainment by the Barker and Wicks from 4:309:30. Come check out our menu.

Everyone Welcome.

Sunday, July 3, 2022: • Dresden Christian Concert One-A-Chord with message from Rev. Gord Tetley. Drive-in concert features 50 minutes of live music and a 10 minute message from an area pastor. The concerts are free but an offering will be taken. Starts at 6:30pm at Total Grain Systems / Sydenham Electric (1233 North St. in Dresden - formerly Mid-County Ford).

Tuesday, July 5, 2022: • TD Summer Reading Programs at the Tilbury branch of the CKPL.

• 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 11:30am–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 Wednesday, July 6, 2022: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am– 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, July 7, 2022: • Come and join us for in-house Bingo for fun and prizes at Br. 642 Legion starting at 7:00 p.m. 39 William St. N., Chatham. Hot dogs and snacks available for purchase.

For more info call 519-351-8733.

• 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 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Come check out our daily specials.

Everyone is welcome.

Friday July 8, 2022: • The Mitchell’s Bay Area Association 8th Annual Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open Bass Tournament on July 8th & 9th. Admission is free, come out to the weigh-ins on both days from 3-5pm to cheer on the 190 anglers, visit the Live Release Boat, and participate in the daily item draws. Visit the websites at www.mitchellbayopen. com and www.mitchellsbay.org • Join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am– 1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are

Ham & Scallops or Fish & Chips.

Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639.

Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022

Fun Stuff

Saturday, July 9, 2022: • TD Summer Reading Programs at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. LEGO - Everyone is welcome to come and get creative with our LEGO. 10:00am to 4:00pm.

• 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-11:30am. Take out only.

• Read to Ride at the Wallaceburg Branch of the CKPL. Children in ages 6 to 8 will receive 1 ballot per book read to enter a draw to win one of two bikes and helmets.

Contest runs June 25 – Sept. 3.

• Love They Neighbour Day from 9:00am-12:00pm at Praise Fellowship Church, 165 Park Ave. E., Chatham. Everything is FREE. BBQ hot dogs, pop corn, car wash, face painting, games for kids, clothing, yard sale items. There will also be a Prayer Tent.

• Join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. from 11:00am-9:30pm. There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm-5:30pm.

Entertainment by the Southlanders from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

Sunday, July 10, 2022: • Merlin Legion Vintage Car/Truck/ Tractor and Motorcycle Show from 10 am to 4 pm (registration at 9 am). Prizes, Meat Draw, Raffle, 50/50 draw. Breakfast and Lunch available for purchase. Show off your classic vehicles and win a prize plus bragging rights!!!

Contact 519-476-5870 for more information.

• Dresden Christian Concert - 2 Fish with message from Rev. Rob Elka. Drive-in concert features 50 minutes of live music and a 10 minute message from an area pastor. The concerts are free but an offering will be taken. Starts at 6:30pm at Total Grain Systems / Sydenham Electric (1233 North St. in Dresden - formerly Mid-County Ford).

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Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

Anwers found on page 19

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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022

Classifieds

Celebration of Life Please join our family to Remember and Reminice the Life of

In Memoriam

For Sale

Dan Toth - June 28, 2013

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Ronald E. Carruthers Sunday, August 14, 2022 2:00-6:00pm Appin Ball Park Please RSVP by July 28, 2022 519-289-2043 or 519-494-8989 If you wish, bring a lawnchair

In Memoriam

Dan Toth - June 28th, 2013 If I could write a story It would be the greatest told, Of a kind and loving FATHER Who had a heart of gold.

I could write a million pages, But still be unable to say, Just how much I love and miss him every single day.

I will remember all he taught me, I’m hurt, but won’t be sad, As he’ll send me down the answers And he’ll always be MY DAD.

When ties of love are broken; And loved ones have to part; It leaves a wound that never heals; And a lonely broken heart.

It’s hard to walk the road alone, Instead of side by side.

To each there comes a moment, When the path of love divide.

You gave me years of happiness, Then came sorry and tears.

You gave me wonderful memories, I will treasure through the years.

Among the loss and heartache, One thought has made me glad.

You chose me to share with you, Those precious years we had.

Walk slowly down the long long road So that I may take the same.

For some day on that lonely road, You will hear me call you name.

Love Carol

Meeting The 10th Annual Meeting of The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts wil be held on Tuesday, July 5th at 6:30pm upstairs in the concert hall. Election of the Board will take place. A review of the past year’ (s) operations will be given and next year’s plan presented. Everyone Welcome. If interested in joing TMWC Board, please send a short resume to marywebbcentreevents@gmail. com. More info about TMWC at marywebbcentre.ca.

Love and miss you Your daughter, Tammy

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Looking for an experienced full-time/parttime cleaner ready to start July 4th. Please email resume to rclbranch642@ teksavvy.com or drop your resume off at 39 William St. N. to schedule an interview.

Request for Tender

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Villa Court / Dale Drive Homeowners Association Grass Cutting and Snow Removal for the period of Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2025. Tender package may be picked up by contacting Judy McIntyre @ 519784-6980 or Carlos Meleg @ 519-397-5689. Deadline for submissions 5pm on Thursday July 28, 2022.

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OBITUARIES

Jamieson “Jamie” Brideau 48, Thursday, June 9, 2022 Life Transitions

Judy Matheson 78, Monday, June 20, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Jean-Louis “John” Carron 77, Friday, June 17, 2022 Life Transitions

John David Verrall 73, Thursday, June 23, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Gerhard E. Fallak 92, Sunday, June 19, 2022 Life Transitions

Christopher Opavsky 59, Thursday, June 16, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Mary-Anne Gaudreau 64, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Life Transitions

John “Jack” Garrett 86, Monday, June 20, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Jim Yule Thursday, June 16, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Donald “Don” Sans Friday, June 17, 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Janet Adrian 68, Saturday, June 18, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

See full obituaries at www.chathamvoice.com/obituaries

Audrey Green 88, Sunday, June 19, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home Sam Stylianou 81, Monday, June 20, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

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This week’s puzzle answers. Puzzles found on page 18.

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News

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What a night for a cruise!

Michelle Owchar/The Chatham Voice

The Thamesville Threshing Festival drew crowds over the weekend, with the kids taking great enjoyment on the rides.

Mary Beth Corcoran/Special to The Chatham Voice

Friday delivered perfect weather for a drive, and entries in the Blenheim Classic Car show took advantage. Spectators took up positions all along the route, which took them out of Blenheim and down into Erie Beach and Erieau.

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