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What started as a co-working creation during the pandemic has developed into a streaming program for Chatham’s Pat and Megan Whalen.

The two parts of the duo Deep Southwest are about to launch the streaming show Due Southwest, in partnership with Bell Fibe TV1.

The show will feature the Whalens performing and sharing life moments.

It is expected to be streamed sometime in 2025 and has been signed for a five-year run.

Gavin Michael Booth and Ben Srokosz will direct and shoot the project.

The show will focus on the Whalens, “two small-town country stars with big dreams. Just making it day to day is hard enough. With the rising costs of gas, groceries, and have you seen the price of guitar strings?”

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nal country songs as well as “hick hop,” which the Whalens describe as a blend of country and hip hop.

Produced by Whalen Entertainment and partially financed by Bell Fibe TV1, Due Southwest is seeking additional funding through regional sponsorship opportunities.

“We’re looking for local businesses and investors to sponsor and showcase everything our community has to offer,” the Whalens said in a media release. “When we’ve done this project will be shown to two-million subscribers across Canada.”

Deep Southwest evolved out of a need in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Professional entertainers by trade, the Whalens were anchored in their home like so many others during the lockdowns.

“The first couple of weeks of COVID, we were at home, kind of staring at each other. As performers, we’d never had time to work together. Well, we never took the time to just have fun in a musical sense,” Megan told The Voice in 2020. “Public performances, that wasn’t our goal at first. Our goal was to take some really fun photos and play some music. Pat wanted to sharpen his video skills too.”

But perform they did; at the end of cul de sacs, curbside, or in driveways. They went out and became pickup truck performers, singing and playing out of the back of a pickup to entertain families from a safe distance.

The couple continues to perform together post pandemic and has now reached the deal with Bell.

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Public views community hub proposal

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Yes, no, and a whole lot of maybes.

That’s the gist of the comments The Chatham Voice heard from citizens attending last week’s open house regarding Chatham-Kent’s plan to revamp the old Sears building into a community hub for municipal services that include a new museum and library.

The event saw 257 people come through the doors of the J.D. Bradley Centre to get a first look at the architectural renderings of what the new hub may look like.

Jean Baker, who lives at The Boardwalk building on King Street, said she’d like to see the community hub move forward as long as costs remain in check.

“I think it’s great,” Baker told The Voice. “Without it, I think Chatham (the downtown) is just going to fold up.”

Local resident Regina Stockus said she also supports the development.

“I think it’s a wonderful idea to modernize the downtown and pull Chatham forward by combining the old and new,” she added, but noted costs need to be con-

sidered.

“This is something you would see in the big city,” Stockus added. “ It can bring Chatham to a new age.”

However, many of the people The Voice spoke with said they weren’t sure what to think.

Local historians Sheila Gibbs and Jim and Lisa Gilbert all said they’re on the fence about the project.

“I want to know more about it. If they can prove added value for Chatham-Kent, then I’m all for it,” Jim Gilbert said.

Former Chatham-Kent Public Library chair Robert Clarke said he is worried about accessibility and parking availability for library patrons as there are only six spots currently allocated for the library on Wellington Street.

“Is it ideal? No,” Clarke said. “Is it better than what we have? Yes.” Former library CEO Tania Sharpe also attended the session. She said the library needs more room.

“We’ve wanted more space for a long time,” Sharpe said.

“Let’s make sure it’s designed properly.”

However, those in the no camp remain strongly opposed. Wallaceburg resident Jim Martin said spending the

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A steady stream of C-K residents attended a public information session unveiling the renderings of the proposed municipal community hub to be located in the former Sear’s building in downtown Chatham. If approved, the revamped facility will include a new Civic Centre, museum and library.

money on the hub isn’t fiscally responsible in light of a possible 9.5-per-cent tax hike for C-K ratepayers.

“It’s not the time,” Martin said. “I don’t think the old Sears building is the place for a new city hall.”

Outside the Bradley Centre entrance, Mayor Darrin Canniff engaged with some of the residents opposed to the new community hub, explaining that the municipality will gain a brand-new facility that will attract people to the downtown.

One of those was Sheila Martin, who said she’s been told by many residents they don’t want the hub to proceed.

“Why is council going against the wishes of its citizens?” Martin asked. “We have many seniors and if they can’t pay their property tax they’ll lose their homes.

The time for fiscal responsibility is now.”

Residents who want to see the renderings of the C-K Community Hub project can access the slide presentation at letstalkchatham-kent.ca.

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Plans unveiled for future of DCC

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Don’t confuse the Downtown Chatham Centre with one hundred KING. That’s the temporary name a group of private developers have chosen for a multi-million-dollar initiative designed to rejuvenate Chatham’s downtown mall.

The group, represented

by Ron Nydam and Jessica Myers, unveiled the official renderings of the project July 15, aiming to transform the 220,000-square-foot space into a bustling hub of shopping, dining, entertainment and living.

Ground breaking will take place this fall, Nydam said, in what is expected to be an 18-to-24-month build.

“We’ve spent the last few years, listening, planning and putting the right pieces together, and now, the time has come to make it happen,” Nydam told the gathering.

While the project will modernize the structure, including a complete redo of the parking garage, a new elevator and escalators, the look of the interior and exterior will pay homage to the block’s historic past.

The site is the former home of Harrison Hall – Chatham’s historic city hall that was razed to build the current mall.

“I love history,” Nydam added. “Going back and

looking at some of the pictures has given some of the creative juices to attempt to bring back some of Chatham’s lost history.

“We need to do something with it which is why we bought it,” he said. “We’ve been working on the look of King Street for a long time.

We’re really, really excited to introduce the project and what it will do for Chatham-Kent.”

He noted it will have the “same kind of detail” that went into developing the renowned Retro Suites boutique hotel complex directly east of the mall.

According to Nydam, 10 new apartments are incorporated in the build, and dilapidated brick on the 42-year-old structure is also being redone. Established mall tenants will remain, he added, and new tenants have already expressed interest in setting up shop.

Partners in the endeavour include Rob Myers, Jessica Myers, Don Tetrault of the Tatro Group and Nydam of J.P. Holdings, as well as J.P. Contractors.

The partners have built a website so the public can see for themselves what the future holds. People can access onehundredking.com to check out the details.

Regardless of whether the municipality moves ahead to create a new city hall, library and museum in the former Sears building, Nydam

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Ron Nydam and Jessica Myers, part of the ownership group of the Downtown Chatham Centre, unveiled their future vision that will transform the property into one hundred KING, a mix of commercial, entertainment and residential properties.

stressed the one hundred KING project is a definite go.

Jessica Myers said the group is really excited about the prospects of one hundred KING. “I think it will be beautiful for downtown Chatham,” she said. “It makes it more attractive. It’s great for our community and we’re really excited to invest in Chatham.”

Building a new municipal hub in the downtown has been in the works since the middle of the pandemic. Dubbed Imagine Chatham-Kent, the original initiative included a private-public partnership plan to create a large-scale arena, as well as a municipal hub, including a new public library and museum.

However, that idea was scrapped. Instead, the developers put forward a proposal to sell the Sears building to Chatham-Kent for $2.95 million, with council opting to purchase the structure earlier this year. The project has not yet been finalized as further public engagement is still taking place.

The developers are holding a naming contest, asking Chatham-Kent residents to come up with a moniker for the facility.

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024

Opinion Fact vs. opinion

Never let the facts get in the way of opinions, right?

Unfortunately, the developers of one hundred KING – the former Downtown Chatham Centre – experienced that last week.

The group announced its plans to revamp the mall – NOT including the former Sears building – to be a mix of retail, entertainment and residential components.

It’s a great idea. The mall has been stagnant for years, but the planned combination is an equation for success.

And it’s a private venture, with entrepreneurs Don Tetrault, Rob Myers, Ron Nydam and Jessica Myers combining to make it happen.

It’s the same group that conditionally sold the former Sears building to the municipality, which is taking a hard look at shifting city hall, the museum and the library under one roof.

And, during their announcement for one hundred KING, the developers underlined one important point, something Pam Wright captured for us in her story this week.

“Regardless of whether the municipality moves ahead to create a new city hall, library and museum in the former Sears building, Nydam stressed the one hundred KING project is a definite go.”

So, one hundred KING is a go no

matter what. And it’s a private group doing it.

Yet…the online trolls showed up to complain about the use of taxpayers’ dollars to fund such a development.

It got so bad that JP Contractors, one of the operations Nydam oversees, released a statement online that – once again – stressed the municipality is not involved.

Four Chatham-Kent entrepreneurs are working to breathe new life into downtown Chatham.

Instead of celebrating such news, some people chose to attempt to throw shade.

They also apparently either don’t read stories or just opt to not believe what they read.

The four entrepreneurs are all invested in the success of downtown Chatham. They’ve renovated numerous buildings down there and run successful businesses. We have to agree with the statement from JP Contractors: “This group is the biggest reason why we even have beautiful restored old buildings in our downtown. This group has poured their heart and souls and talents into our community.”

Let’s celebrate the fact they are continuing to pour their efforts into Chatham’s core, not attempt to undermine things by spouting lies on social media.

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A tax on protests Editor: Let me get this straight; C-K council has enacted a policy guide regarding “interacting anywhere with anyone associated with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent,” and that includes emails, Facebook, X, etc., that could result in someone being charged with trespass?

Does that include letters to the editor of local news publications? Isn’t that why councillors/ politicians are elected?

To interact with the citizens they represent? So they have made it illegal to protest too much?

I suppose they would say only in the most egregious of situations, but who gets to decide that?

If the perpetrator wants to argue/protest their decision, there is a $200 fee to do so. Aha! A tax on protests!

We’re on the slippery slope here, friends.

I suspect there are some on council who want to expropriate the old town jail and use it to house “egregious protesters.” I say that with tongue-incheek, but don’t laugh too hard; this is how things rapidly got out of hand if you look at past history.

Joseph Goebbels would be so proud.

Bryan Marino Chatham

Pesticide spray a concern Editor: I recently witnessed pesticide being hosed onto an empty lot on St. George Street in Chatham.

The hose used to administer the pesticide was at least two-inches in diameter, allowing gallons of the chemical to issue out in seconds.

I was flabbergasted at how much of this liquid

was being dumped on the lot.

Two days later, everything living there was dead and brown.

There is no fencing surrounding the lot. Children and cats can easily enter this area. There is no fencing around it.

Why didn’t the owner of this property keep it

cut back so that such huge amounts of pesticide were not needed. I feel this is grossly irresponsible of the owner, and a health hazard to the community.

What can the city do about this situation?

Katherine Budd Chatham

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Construction looms for treatment centre

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

The shovels may not be in the ground yet, but the overseers of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent (CTCC-K) know who will be doing the digging – and building – for the new centre.

Eight years in development, the new treatment centre will finally begin construction this summer, with Norlon Builders London Ltd. running the show.

The company won the contract bid in the wake of an open bid process for the new 58,000-squarefoot facility on McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham.

Donna Litwin-Makey, chief executive officer of the treatment centre, said she and other centre officials are overjoyed at how the progress has snowballed in recent months. Once the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services approved the funding for the project, CTCC-K officials chose an architect, Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc., and now everything has reached the ready-to build phase with the selection of Norlon.

Litwin-Makey anticipates construction will begin this summer, with completion expected in about two years’ time.

“Preparation work is underway already,” she said of the McNaughton Avenue West site. “It’s going to be as fast as they (Norlon) are able to mobilize. But these things take a couple of years.”

Michael Parsa, Minister

of Children, Community and Social Services, is also happy to see construction about to begin.

“Congratulations to the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent on reaching this significant milestone,” Parsa said in a media release.

“We are proud to partner with the community on this project that will help families receive the support they need closer to home. This new and expanded centre will provide a safe and fully accessible space to deliver a range of specialized services for children with special needs.”

Mike Genge, president of the CTCC-K Foundation, said donors have been incredible.

“It (construction) means everything. All the work we’ve done with the community. They are seeing it come to fruition. Our donors are now seeing it is actually going to happen,” he said. “We’ve got the government funding to build.”

Genge said the announcement should help with a final push for community funding which will take place in October. Build for the Kids will raise the final $500,000 needed to fund the construction.

Litwin-Makey said the push for a new centre has been underway since 2016 when CTCC-K officials submitted a “fresh” business case to the province.

To see it reach the point of construction leaves CTCC-K officials “thrilled,” she said.

“Our new space will be very functional to help kids excel. This kind of

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gives us the ability to expand to do things we don’t have the space for here,” she said.

A big improvement will be overall accessibility, Litwin-Makey said, plus just the ability to spread out again.

On the current site on

Courthouse Lane, there is no space for programs for teenagers, for example. Instead, such efforts take place off site in local high schools.

“We’ll have an area more specifically designed for our teens,” Litwin-Makey said. “We

will have a gym – an area where we can work on more recreational and more gross motor skills.”

There will also be a parent resource area and a music room, plus additional outdoor spaces, as well as expansions around the pool area.

Litwin-Makey credited the support of Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Trevor Jones for helping to push things along.

“Trevor Jones has really been an advocate for us and he worked hard to make this happen.”

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Council keeps door open to turbine projects

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A bid by North Kent Coun.

Rhonda Jubenville to designate Chatham-Kent as an “unwilling host” for future wind turbine projects has been turned down.

In a 11-3 vote July 15, Chatham-Kent council defeated the motion that would have seen the municipality join 155 other Ontario communities that

aren’t allowing construction of wind farms.

Jubenville told council she was encouraged by the example of other communities.

“Plympton-Wyoming was recently added (to the list) and that inspired me as well,” Jubenville told council, noting fouled wells in North Kent were the main reasons for putting the motion forward.

“There has already been too much damage to hundreds of families in North Kent,” Juben-

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Geo-scientist Dr. Keith Benn, who sat on the MOH expert panel of the ministry’s all-hazard well study, echoed Burke.

Benn said the sediment poses “significant” health risks that need to be determined, saying it would be “highly irresponsible” for Chatham-Kent to “not close the door now” to additional wind turbines.

But other councillors disagreed on the idea of giving a hard no to future wind projects, as other C-K wards benefit from wind turbines in their wards.

In speaking to the motion, both West Kent councillors mentioned the contributions made by Romney Wind to the Ward 1 community.

“So, it’s challenging for me as a councillor to provide support to something that’s more of a blanket policy statement when I see that there is an opportunity for us as a municipality to really look deeply at individual applications should they come knocking on our door,” Coun.

Melissa Harrigan said.

Coun. Lauren Anderson said she was not willing to “completely shut that door” to future wind projects as council has the opportunity to examine and approve each project, un-

like in the past.

In speaking to the motion, C-K general manager of community development Bruce McAllister said new wind projects require municipal approval, meaning council will have the final say about what projects can move forward.

“From the standpoint that council has ultimate control, I don’t see why council wouldn’t want the benefit of all the information available before making a decision on a project,” McAllister told council.

Jamie McGrail, Chatham-Kent’s other North Kent councillor, said she didn’t want to rule out all wind farms but she would not support future wind turbine builds in Ward 4.

McGrail said she couldn’t support Jubenville’s motion, “but going forward I want to make it very, very clear that if a project does come to North Kent, I will not be supporting it because of what we already learned in North Kent.”

According to chief financial officer Gord Quinton, Chatham-Kent receives $2 million per year from taxes on wind turbines amounting to about one per cent of C-K’s budget.

Plus, farmers who allow turbines on their property are compensated directly.

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Fun times at Cherryfest

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024

C-K collects its OLG winnings The Chatham Voice

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A visit to Blenheim’s Cherryfest proved to be fun for this trio of friends as they checked out the midway.

Emberlynn Symons, Henley Griffiths and Tala McLemore, all of Blenheim, were all smiles as they rode the Scrambler.

Gamblers continue to flock to Cascades Casino in Chatham, so much so that the municipality recently pocketed more than $440,000 in host community cash.

And that’s just from revenues related to casino operations between April 1 and June 30.

Since the gaming site opened initially in Dresden in April 2001, Chatham-Kent has received $18,241,507.

These payments to host communities are based on a formula in the Municipality Contribution Agreement that is consistently applied

across all land-based casino sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site.

“Investing OLG’s profits back into host communities is another example of our government’s continued efforts to strengthen local infrastructure and community programs,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, in a media release. “We remain focused on working with our municipal partners to ensure that communities across Ontario have the supports in place to empower their residents to lead active, fulfilling lives and enable local businesses to thrive.”

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Cultural diversity in Taste of C-K

cultural diversity, bringing come, and more are being together a wide cross-sec- added weekly.

Fire up those cultural tion of ethnic associations “These events include taste buds, because the and community groups to live music, ethic food, rest of the summer is slat- “showcase the unique and citizenship, cultural celed to feature cultural mag- exciting cultural activities ebrations and even some ic from around the globe. taking place all over Cha- sporting events,” CallahTaste of Chatham-Kent tham-Kent.” an said.

(ToCK) begins July 27 and There are ToCK events alCommunity or cultural runs through to the end ready scheduled, such as groups that are planning of September throughout a Newcomer Picnic in the events such as dance perChatham-Kent.

Park, happening July 27 formances, live music, a Tracy Callahan and Dava at Kingston Park; the Cha- special night at a restauRobichaud were on hand tham-Kent WHERE DREAMS COMEInternational HOMErant, hosting an open at the July 15 C-K council Food Festival, taking place house, or planning an acmeeting to officially kick in Tecumseh Park Aug. 16- tivity to showcase cultural off ToCK. 18; and the CK World Cup heritage can send details Adult Language and Soccer Tournament, host- to info@tasteofchathamBlack Loam 7544 Lewis Line W Learning Centre executive ed by the Portuguese Ca- kent.ca and the event will director Callahan said the nadian Club of Chatham, be added to the ToCK lineevent is a multi-week ef- taking place on Aug. 24. up. fort aimed at celebrating There are many more to The ToCK committee will The Chatham Voice

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By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The work to keep Wheatley safe from potential hydrogen sulfide gas explosions continues.

As part of next steps to address concerns with the possible discovery of gas-emitting abandoned wells, the municipality is set to remove the foundations of buildings located within the evacuation zone in the town’s downtown.

At its July 15 meeting, council approved two contracts related to the work. A $6-million contract has been awarded to 360 Engineering and Environmental Consulting Ltd., and T.L. Watson and Associates is contracted for $250,000.

The demolition of nine buildings in the blast zone was recently completed. Now the municipality needs to dig deeper to remove the foundations of the affected structures by excavating the entire site.

According an administrative report, the main challenge going forward is that another hazardous well could be discovered, leading to another possible evacuation. As a result, Chatham-Kent must have emergency resources on standby

for the duration of the excavation slated to begin the first week of September. It’s expected to take several weeks.

C-K public works director Ryan Brown said the municipality knows there is risk associated with the work and the engineering team will be working closely with the fire department.

“It’s going to have some angst around this work,” Brown told council, adding experts will be brought in, including some from Alberta who are familiar with the scenario Wheatley faces.

West Kent Coun. Lauren Anderson thanked Brown and staff for the work they’ve undertaken, noting it’s an unprecedented situation.

She too emphasized that an emergency plan will be in place to keep residents safe and timely information will be communicated to the public.

Brown assured Anderson that the municipality will engage with community groups and residents to keep the public apprised of progress on the excavation.

Work in Wheatley has been ongoing for the past three years, since the Wheatley explosion in August 2021.

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A Chatham man faces child pornography charges following a raid Thursday.

Chatham-Kent police say the arrest was part of an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material Members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) executed the warrant.

A 46-year-old Chatham man is charged with two counts of possession of child pornography, two counts of accessing child pornog-

raphy and two counts of making child pornography available.

The man was held in custody pending a bail hearing. That hearing saw him get remanded into custody.

Police remind the public they can report suspicious Internet activities relating to child exploitation to the Chatham-Kent Police Service or online at cybertip.ca.

Internet safety tips for parents, children, and Internet users are also available on www.ckpolice.com as well as the Cybertip website.

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Municipal officials encourage the public to attend an open house Aug. 1 to discuss an update to the Parks and Rec Master Plan for the municipality.

Chatham-Kent officials said the Master Plan will provide a framework for the municipality to identify and prioritize the delivery, upgrading, divestment, or new development of parks and recreation infrastructure, services, and programs to meet the needs of residents over the next decade.

It will replace a previous plan enacted in 2010.

The open house for the discussion will take place at the Bradley Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be held in a drop-in format.

It will feature interactive presentation boards on display, allowing for a walkthrough experience. They will provide a project overview, purpose background and study area; and point out goals and objectives; an inventory on parks and other facilities; trends and best practices; public feedback; perception of the current parks and rec systems; wants and needs for the future; and next steps.

Staff will be available to answer questions and take comments during the session, officials said.

The public is also asked to complete a survey online at letstalkchatham-kent.ca. Surveys are open until Aug. 9.

Multiple surveys are available for varying age categories.

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Night Market returns to Dresden

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A fast-approaching hot summer night is sure to result in some sizzling sales and scorching fun in downtown Dresden.

The annual summer Dresden Night Market takes place on Saturday from 4 pm. to 10 p.m.

Co-organizer Morena McDonald said the summer event first took place in 2018. It, like so many other public events, was interrupted during the pandemic, but it returned and continues to grow.

The market leads to the downtown core being shut down to vehicular traffic. The streets are transformed into one large outdoor market.

“We create a fun atmosphere. Everything is vibrant,” McDonald said, of the ever-growing interest in the evening.

“We basically take four main blocks of downtown, shut down the roads, and include Jackson Park,” she added.

“It’s an event that celebrates small business and the community. We have lots of vendors downtown and the downtown businesses are open late as well.”

Stores and vendors are open until 9:30 p.m. The final 90 minutes of the event is focused in Jackson Park.

There, visitors can find food trucks, live entertainment and a pop-up bar.

The park is open for fun at 4 p.m., just like the downtown.

McDonald said people come from as far away as Toronto and across the border to check out the Night Market, as word has spread about the fun and excitement.

“The businesses and volunteers tell us they’ve had customers from London, Sarnia, Windsor and as far away as Toronto and the (United) States too,” she said. “People will tell their family who are outside of Chatham-Kent and they tend

to come.”

Sustainability is an important element of the Night Market, McDonald said, as shoppers are encouraged to bring reusable shopping bags with them, just like they do when going grocery shopping.

On top of that are the cups for the pop-up bar.

McDonald said they cost $1, and are reusable. And people tend to bring them back year after year.

“We give you a cup and you can reuse it over the course of the night. We’ve heard people say they have the same cup from when they first bought it (at a previous Night Market),” she said. “We really try to keep sustain-

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Thursday, July 25, 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 1-4:30pm. All are welcome to attend with a $2 donation.

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

Friday, July 26, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 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. On the Patio, you will be entertained by SoulEau – Mary Ann Patterson 7pm-10pm. Everyone is welcome.

• A Summer Ghost Walk leaving from the Centennial Clock on the former Sears plaza will explore Chatham’s haunted downtown area on Friday, July 26th three times a night at 7 pm, 7:30 pm and 8 pm if demand warrants. A special guest will reveal their personal experiences at one point in each walk.

Tickets for Adults are $15 and Children $10 (12 and under) plus fees available at www.eventbrite.com We go rain or moonshine. Do you dare?

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. is a Lasagna dinner with a caesar salad and garlic toast. Dine ins $13 and pickups $14. All meals are served at 6 PM. Everyone welcome. Please daily at 519352-8291 to order or to reserve.

Saturday, July 27, 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.

• Chatham-Kent 4H Judging Night – Registration: 6pm. Judging starts: 6:30pm. Location: Dresden Fair Grounds. Rain Date: August 1st, 2024.

• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. 11am-3pm. 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.

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• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00 pm–5:30pm. Entertainment by Terry Barker and Friends from 6:00-9:30.

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• Join us for our delicious Merlickin Chicken plus menu serving 4:30 to 8 pm (NO ENTERTAINMENT) Sun Jun 23rd – Jamboree 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Steak BBQ – Host Band “The Marquis”. Merlin Legion Br. 465 Call 519-689-4884.

Sunday, July 28, 2024: • Classic Country Jamboree, Merlin Legion 2 Stanley Street from 1:30 to 5:30 with delicious Merlickin Chicken Dinner to follow. Come out and sing along with The Marquis or dance the afternoon away! Meat Draw and 50/50 at 4pm.

Call Lori at 519 476 5870 • Voz Vinyl comes to the Two Creeks stage on Sunday, July 28. Great female three part harmonies from Carol Kerr, Christine Chemelle and Rochelle Days backed by some of the area’s best musicians.All the hits from the best Girl Bands from the 60’s to today. 6pm.

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Food and drink from the Scouts. twocreeks.ca Monday, July 29, 2024: • St.Clair Estates Social Club Euchre 1 p.m. 9 Dunkirk Street, Chatham.

• Join Chatham Branch’s Mahjong Club from 3:00pm-4:45pm in the Chatham Branch Meeting Room. Come learn the basics of Chinese Mahjong or join a group that already is well versed in the game. All playing levels welcome.

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Wednesday, July 31, 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. Our daily special is Meat loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

• Chatham Concert Band concerts every Wednesday from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in Tecumseh Park. More information is available on our Facebook page or website.

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5. Lustful woodland gods (Greek mythology) 11. Colombian Town 12. Sour 16. A way to stuff 17. Former AL MVP Vaughn 18. Carried or transported Friday, August 2, 2024: 19. Cannot even fathom • Bill’s Place Community Space 24. Hammer is one 25. A way to separate Drop-In.. Come spend some time in a 26. Not moving 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., 27. Women’s service Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do organization (abbr.) your homework, ask a question, read a 28. German river book, or chat about life or what we’ve 29. Quantitative fact 30. A person’s head been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use 31. Process that produces ammonia the Community cupboard & more! No 33. French modernist RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. painter All ages & allies welcome.

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Thursday, August 1, 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. LA Bingo starts at 7:00pm Food available. Everyone is welcome.

• 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 Meat Loaf or Fish & Chips, $13.00. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Everyone is welcome.

• Enjoy a friendly game of Pepper, 1pm.

St. Clair Estates, 15 Dunkirk Chatham. $3.00 per person. Everyone Welcome.

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Sports/News

Fans of all ages enjoy an evening of baseball recently at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham, when the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers hosted the London Majors in Intercounty Baseball League play. Rain rolled in and the game was halted with the teams tied 3-3 in the sixth inning.

New boss at CKHA

According to the release, Topp’s experience consists of a combinaThe new leader of the Cha- tion of leadership in hospital clinitham-Kent Health Alliance is re- cal and financial operations, as well turning to his rural Ontario roots. as consulting, government and enEffective Oct. 1, Adam Topp will trepreneurship. He has been suctake over as the organization’s next cessful in facilitating the resolution president and CEO. of complex strategic chalWith more than 30 years lenges, including provinof experience in the healthcial health system transforcare sector, most recentmation, as well as planning ly in Manitoba, Topp has and redevelopment. proven himself as a strateTopp, who grew up in the gic health-care leader.

Ontario countryside, is exCKHA board chair Deb cited to return to his home Crawford said she is “deprovince from Winnipeg. lighted” Topp has been He has four grown chilchosen. dren, one of whom will be Adam Topp “He brings significant exattending post-secondary perience and knowledge education in Ontario. to the organization, and a well-es“I very much look forward to jointablished track record of strategic ing Chatham-Kent Health Alliance leadership, transparency and col- and settling in the community of laboration, with an authentic focus Chatham-Kent,” Topp said in the on patients and families,” Craw- news release. “I was especially ford said in a media release, noting drawn to CKHA’s vision of Togethshe wanted to thank everyone who er, Growing a Healthier Commutook part in the recruitment cam- nity,” he said, noting that with its paign to replace Lori Marshall. implied reference to the rural comThe Chatham Voice

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OBITUARIES

Bruce McInerny Monday, July 15, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Willena “Miss. Nina” Harris 61, Friday, July 12, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Helen Jackson 91, Thursday, July 11, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Roy Langham Saturday, July 13, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Scott Morton 43, Saturday, July 13, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Andrea Eves 53, Saturday, June 29, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Wayne Baker 86, Sunday, July 14, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Bob Marcotte 72, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Brenda Brunt 77, Monday, July 15, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Sander “Sandy” VanWynen 89, Friday, July 12, 2024 Life Transitions

Miriam Lucia Browning 82, Wednesday, July 11, 2024 Badder Funeral Home

John “Wayne” Summerfield Saturday, July 13, 2024 Life Transitions

Marjorie Kathleen Babcock 89, Monday, July 15, 2024 Badder Funeral Home

Lynn Bowman Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Life Transitions

Richard Albert Tessier 81, Saturday, July 13, 2024 Badder Funeral Home

Daniel Chauvin 54, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Life Transitions

Jewelya Hanov 26, Thursday, July 11, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Donald “Stoney” Weatherstone Thursday, July 18, 2024 Life Transitions

George MacLean 104, Thursday, July 11, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Bruce Somerville 82, Sunday, July 14, 2024 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Bill Field 82, Thursday, July 11, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

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Bonnie and Charles Parker of Chatham point to their good fortunes from a recent lottery win.

Chatham couple wins $100K The Chatham Voice

A Chatham couple is $100,000 richer thanks to playing Encore recently.

Charles and Bonnie Parker matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in order in the June 8 Lottario draw, earning them $100,000.

The Parkers, who are retired and are great grandparents, are celebrating their first big win after playing the lottery

for three decades.

“I went to the store to purchase our next set of tickets when I decided to check this one. I think I scanned it about three times when I saw what we won. I thought to myself, ‘What’s wrong with this machine?’ and headed home to tell Bonnie,” Charles said in a media release.

“When he told me the news, he was a little shaky and I kept telling him to stay calm.

I like to think I was calm and collected,” Bonnie said. “It’s so hard to explain this feeling. We didn’t expect it, so it’s a little overwhelming!”

With their windfall, the Parkers plan to take care of some personal responsibilities and plan a family gathering.

The winning ticket was purchased at Corner Smoke and Convenience on McNaughton Avenue in Chatham.

safety concerns at the site are an ongoing problem.

“This has been a troubled intersection in the past,” Wright told council, noting visibility is “really bad” at the intersection.

Wright said a flashing red light installed a few years ago halted night collisions, but daytime crashes continue to be a problem.

“It’s strictly visibility,” he said, noting there’s a bend in the road coming from Blenheim, heading east.

“It’s quite a concern for the public with a high amount of accidents,” the councillor said.

East Kent Coun. Morena McDonald echoed Wright’s concerns and read from a deputation from a local resident who was in collisions at the intersection twice in one year.

A petition with close to 600 local signatures advocating for improved safety was also presented to council.

Rushton’s Corners to be reviewed The Chatham Voice

A problematic intersection in East Kent is set to undergo a safety assessment by the municipality.

At its July 15 meeting, council approved a motion from East Kent Coun. John Wright for staff to examine the intersection at Ridge Line and Kent Bridge Road and come back with recommendations to improve safety.

According to Wright, who operates a towing company,

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Classifieds

Happy Birthday

Langham: Roy

CAROLYN SCOYNE’S 85th BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, August 3 • 2-5pm Links of Kent Golf Course, 120 Indian Creek Rd. W. Where have the years gone? How many times do we all say this?

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A year ago today (July 28, 2023) You left us to make your way to heaven You are loved and missed by so many and always in our hearts Memories of you sustain us until we meet again Sadly missed by Helen MacKenzie and Family

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Obituary

Roy Langham passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13th, surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished husband, brother, uncle, and friend, and his warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Roy is survived by his devoted wife, Julianna; his brother, Trevor (Lynn); his sister, Jean (Gordon-deceased); and sister-in-law, Sylvia. He adored his nieces and nephews, including Stephen (Deb), Natalie (Rob), Lee (Helen), Russel (Jayne), Sarah (Gary - Deceased), Gemma (Simon), Nathan (Kari), Matthew (Hailey) as well as his great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Millicent and Charlie; his first wife, Iris, and his beloved nephew, Andrew.

Born in Nottingham, England, Roy met and married Iris, before moving to Canada together where he worked at Superior Machine and Tool. After losing Iris, Roy found a second chance at love with Julianna, and their bond grew stronger with each passing year. They became nearly inseparable, sharing joyful moments, laughter, and adventures together, traveling whenever they could. Roy will be fondly remembered by his friends at the Royal Canadian Legion and the Moose Lodge, where his infectious laughter and bubbly personality brought joy to everyone around him. He had a remarkable ability to connect with people, leaving a lasting impression on all who crossed his path.

To have met Roy was to love him. His generous spirit and genuine warmth touched the hearts of many, creating a legacy of love and friendship that will endure. Family will receive guests on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St Clair Street, Chatham. A Legion service will commence on July 24th, 2024 at 7:00 pm. A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 25th at 11:00 a.m. Donations made in memory of Roy to the Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke, Diabetes, or Legion Branch 628 - Chatham 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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Peacefully, holding his wife’s hand and surrounded by his friends John and Linda, Gary O’Rourke passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on July 8, 2024 at the age of 73. Born in Chatham, Gary was the son of the late Jim and Angela (née Zimmer) O’Rourke.

Beloved husband of Kelly St. Pierre (Hall). Father of Richard (Colleen) O’Rourke, Colleen Woodrow, and Step-father of John St. Pierre.

Grandfather of Aidan, Carter, Reid, and Ari (Hunter). Brother to Marilyn Chauvin (late Lornie), Margaret Regnier (late Leo), Kathleen Eagleson, Don (Jean), Tom (Michelle), David, and Suzanne Warner (Clarke).

Predeceased by brother Rick. Gary will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends, especially John and Linda, Luc and Donna, and Jeff and Latoya. Gary was a lover of animals and volunteered for many years with PAWR. He also loved woodworking, boating, fishing, and camping. Over the years, Gary worked in many local factories, retiring from ServiceMaster. Gary was proud to be an organ donor and was also able to donate his pacemaker to a local veterinary clinic for assisting with an animal’s heart. Gary cared about those in need. Donations may be made to Pet and Wildlife Rescue, Hope Haven, Outreach for Hunger, or a charity of your choice. As per Gary’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 17, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Pet and Wildlife Rescue, 405 Park Avenue East, Chatham.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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Obituary In Remembrance of Carl Coates Dec. 16, 1956 - July 7, 2024 His loving mother Joan Olbey, his late father Carl, and his siblings Pennie Robinson, Joy Coates, Julie Coates, Terra Coates, Shannon Wielczopolski (Jeff), Steven Coates (Dawn), Lillian Evans and Bernie Coates.

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