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Despite thousands of dollars in donations and hundreds of hours of sweat equity, Bothwell’s St. Vincent de Paul children’s camp won’t be operating this season.

COVID-19, inflation and a lack of available staff are behind the unexpected closure, said Connie Badour, president of the Kent Deanery of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

The combination created a perfect storm.

“I’m truly shocked,” Badour told The Chatham Voice. “This isn’t something we expected as we had high hopes for re-opening and having a successful season.”

Founded 51 years ago in

1971, the sleepover camp experience at St. Vincent de Paul was a summer rite-of-passage for scores of youngsters across Southwestern Ontario.

This year marks the third season the camp has been closed to guests. Besides the obvious hit from the pandemic, Camp Vincent has also been plagued by vandalism in recent times.

Plus, many of the buildings needed essential upgrades to bring them up to code.

But organizers rallied and dozens of volunteers stepped forward. Badour said the work was completed with many donated hours, many from former campers interested in making the facility operational.

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Services, buildings shuttered in C-K?

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

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At a recent meeting, Chatham-Kent council approved a number of recommendations relating to a recent customer service review aimed at curbing costs at the municipality’s service centres.

One of the approved recommendations directs administration to negotiate further extensions of the ServiceOntario contracts at both locations, only if the province commits to paying Chatham-Kent’s “fully burdened costs” of $40,000 to provide the service in Dresden.

Administration has been directed to inform the province that Chatham-Kent will cease providing these services effective Dec. 31 unless an alternative is found.

The July 11 motion was approved despite council having received some 105 deputations speaking out against the proposed action at its June 20 meeting.

Because Dresden’s ServiceOntario office operates out of the historic clock tower building, some fear it will lead to the sale of the iconic building, cited by many as the heart of the Dresden community.

The motion was approved by an 11-6 vote.

Councillors Joe Faas, Jamie McGrail and Steve Pinsonneault spoke out strongly against a proposal that could result in the closure of municipal centres.

Pinsonneault said the recommendations create an “us versus them” rift between rural and urban Chatham-Kent and leaves seniors and people without computers behind.

Faas said the estimated $40,000 in savings seems “very minimal.

“It’s small potatoes in comparison with the benefit Ser-

viceOntario provides to these communities,” he said, adding, “the public has spoken” through the many deputations.

Council was in agreement that more services need to be digitized, and directed administration to develop a sign-in portal to offer services online and to come up with an education plan to help citizens transition to the online process.

Several councillors agreed that it will take time before everyone is comfortable, or able to use digitized services.

Coun. Melissa Harrigan said it will be a “few more decades” before everyone is comfortable using digitized service, adding a face-to-face presence needs to be maintained.

Council also approved a plan for the closure and divestment of under-utilized municipal buildings, acknowledging those communities will have access to the municipal information desks if that happens.

That motion passed 10-7.

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volvement in providing ServiceOntario services began when a private operator couldn’t be found to provide the service in either Dresden or Chatham.

McGrail said she was disappointed by the outcome, saying she’s “surprised by the lack of thought” regarding the downtown areas of smaller communities.

McGrail said the motion marks the “next step” towards the closure of the Dresden Municipal Centre which is located in her ward.

However, Mayor Darrin Canniff has stated that he will personally do what he can to make sure Dresden’s clock tower building remains.

“Under my watch that building is going to stand proud and be equal to or better than it is now,” Canniff said in a recent interview. “I won’t support its closure.”

However, Canniff did say online services need to be improved and that a better formula to fund the ServiceOntario centres needs to be developed.

“The province needs to sort that out,” he added.

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Frustration over bridge delays

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Municipal officials told The Chatham Voice how frustrated they are at the fact the Third Street Bridge is not yet done and now has no official opening date.

“I would like to be driving across that bridge on Friday,” Mayor Darrin Canniff said late last week after it was determined the bridge would not re-open July 22. “But unfortunately the railings aren’t there.”

That is indeed the holdup. Canniff and Chris Thibert, the municipality’s director of engineering, said the delay is due to missing pedestrian safety railings that were not delivered to the construction site on time.

The railings in question go along the outside edges of the bridge providing pedestrian and vehicular safety. These are also the railings that will contain the new LED light strips to shine onto the sidewalks.

Without these railings, the bridge will remain

closed to the public due to safety concerns as the provincial Ministry of Labour will continue to consider the bridge as an active construction site.

There’s no timeline on when the railings will be installed. However, Thibert dispelled one rumour that the supplier had ceased operations.

“I called our general contractor and he confirmed the supplier did not go out of business,” he said.

Aldo Paganelli, president of Toronto Zenith, said the railings have not been completed by the firm contracted to fabricate the rail.

“This is very rare for this fabricator,” Paganelli said in a media release.

“We work with trusted, professional companies.

We are extremely disappointed, and as president of Toronto Zenith, the responsibility ultimately lies with me. I apologize to the citizens of Chatham-Kent. We will make this situation right.”

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A delay in the delivery of the side rails has led to failure by contractor Toronto Zenith to complete the Third Street Bridge reconstuction project on time. The company faces $1,500-a-day penalties until the bridge is eventually completed.

a day which began Friday.

“The penalties are called liquidated damages,” Thibert said. “For every day the contract is late following the 22nd (of July), it’s $1,500 per day.”

He added the municipality also has the ability to seek further damages, should additional expenses arise due to the delay. And they will, Thibert said.

“One example is we

have a consultant on this project. They have a cost per day to be on site.

Their contract technically expired on Friday and now we have to extend this contract,” he said.

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“I’d consider using them again. I speak highly of them. They’ve dealt with a very complicated bridge structure, they’ve dealt with the flood (in September), COVID, labour shortages and material shortages,” he said.

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Public Utilities Commission for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Environmental Assessment Study Wallaceburg Water Treatment Servicing Study Notice of Public Information Centre #3 The Public Utilities Commission for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK PUC) is conducting a study to identify and evaluate alternatives for the existing Wallaceburg Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to meet the current and future needs of the Community of Wallaceburg and neighbouring communities while also satisfying industrial demands. As a part of this study, aspects of the water supply infrastructure will be evaluated, including the following: • A potential new Wallaceburg WTP • Alternatives for a new raw water intake and a new low-lift pumping station for the Wallaceburg WTP • Water availability at Chenal Ecarte to meet an increase in the forecast future water demand • Water supply to the Dresden Water Distribution System (WDS), a potentially new independent pressure zone • Water supply to support potential greenhouse development in the service area The Wallaceburg WTP is a critical component within the Wallaceburg Water Supply System that is reaching the end of its life expectancy and is known to be susceptible to failures requiring frequent repairs and replacement.

In addition to the anticipated needs for a resilient water supply, there is also a forecast of increased water demand for industrial growth, expanded service area, and development of greenhouse.

To identify the preferred solution(s) for water supply to meet future demands, the CK PUC will evaluate and identify potential alternatives for water supply, raw water supply and water transmission, and design preferred long-term solutions to revitalize and renew the Wallaceburg WTP to reliably meet current water quality regulations and system safeguards.

Figure 1: Potential Wallaceburg Water Treatment Plant Study Area

The assessment is being carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for “Schedule C” projects under the Environmental Assessment Act as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015).

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At the first Public Information Centre (PIC), held in a virtual format from October 14th, 2021 to November 27th, 2021, the project team presented the alternatives development and evaluation for water supply, which relates to the future of the Wallaceburg WTP. Alternative 2a: Build a new Wallaceburg WTP with a rated capacity of 28 million litres per day was identified as Figure 2: Study Area the preferred solution for water supply. The new Wallaceburg WTP will supply water to Wallaceburg, Dresden and future greenhouses on Base Line between Wallaceburg and Dresden.

The second PIC, held in a virtual format from January 17th, 2022 to March 12th, 2022,presented the alternative solution development and evaluation for Raw Water Supply and Water Transmission. The previous PIC information is available at https://www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/wallaceburg-water-treatment-servicing-study.

Public input and comments are an important component of the Class EA process. The third and final PIC has been scheduled to present project progress to members of the public, as well as for those members to provide input and comments on the project. PIC #3 provides information on the alternative concept development and evaluation for water supply and raw water supply, the next steps and project timing. The PIC will be virtual and open for public comment, with details as follows: Date: July 14th, 2022 to August 29th, 2022 PIC Link: https://www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/wallaceburg-water-treatment-servicing-study

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Multiple factors impact camp Continued from page 1

Not only did the 69-acre site offer youngsters a wide array of activities and learning experiences, the camp provided local teens and young adults with job opportunities.

On June 4, Badour said the camp held an open house to showcase the camp’s many upgrades aimed at generating interest from parents, young campers and prospective employees.

Only 35 showed up, she added, as organizers were expecting at least 100.

Finding counsellors and staff was extremely difficult, Bradour added, even though organizers advertised extensively on social media and in local papers.

“We just didn’t get the people,” she explained.

Also, to blame, said Badour is runaway inflation as many parents don’t have the discretionary money to fund a week’s stay at Camp Vincent — even though some sponsorships are available.

This year’s prices range from $350 to $500 for a week.

“Even though we have some subsidies, the cost is still quite a bit for a family,” Badour noted, considering the spike in gas, food and housing costs.

“Costs are rising for everyone and costs at the

camp are rising as well,” Badour said, adding materials for upgrades, food, labour and upkeep have risen exponentially.

“Economics shut us down,” she added. “And COVID shut us down – both literally and figuratively.”

Badour said there was a further complication as the St. Vincent de Paul Camp had received some grant funding and that had to be returned.

Going forward, Badour isn’t sure what the future holds, but selling the camp hasn’t been part of the discussion.

“We’re not talking about selling at this point but it’s not looking promising,” Badour said. “But we can’t keep asking for donations and help for a camp that’s not running.”

Over at Camp Kenesserie in East Kent, things are holding steady.

Executive director Dan Richards said the camp is expecting a full slate of summer camps and an adequate staff of 25.

Everything is covered off, except for lifeguards, Richards said, adding that’s an across-the-board shortage.

Richards said the only other hiccup happened two weeks ago when the camp had to close because staff members had COVID-19.

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Adult learners proud of diplomas

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Alfredo Sarabia and Mary Berg both know the true meaning of stick-to-ittiveness.

The two recently walked across the stage at the John N. Given Learning Centre to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diplomas.

They’re part of the first group to do so since the onset of the pandemic.

The two adults, who hail from different walks of life, shared the vision of getting their high school diplomas.

For valedictorian Sarabia, it was a dream come true.

“It was something I really wanted to do,” he said, adding he had completed Grade 11 in Bucaramanga, Columbia – as far as regular high school goes in that country.

But in addition to personal accomplishment, the Grade 12 diploma held special significance for him as it meant he would be hired as a custodian by the Lambton Kent District School Board.

When Salabia came to Canada at age 25, with the

help of an aunt, he started working as a cleaner in Calgary.

It was there in Western Canada, he met his partner Jeff Goldhawk, a former resident of Chatham.

The two came back to Ontario and bought a house in Cambridge where they planned to stay.

But then Goldhawk’s mother told the pair about the “cute new homes” being built in Chatham by Maple City Homes.

They decided to take a look, and the rest is history, as they bought one of the houses.

Goldhawk, a teacher, got a job, and then it was Salabia’s turn. He applied to the LKDSB and was hired as a custodian with officials agreeing to hold the job for him until he finished his diploma.

But the next part wasn’t easy.

The Spanish-speaking Colombian immigrant discovered that returning to school and doing it online was challenging.

The 41-year-old completed four Grade 12 credits, noting math was much easier to comprehend than the intricacies of English literacy.

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“Numbers have the same meaning in Spanish and English,” Sarabia said, “but English – that is a different story. English is a difficult language.”

Sarabia said he felt like giving up many times, but encouragement from teachers, his partner and the promise of a job helped him keep going.

“It was difficult and it was hard but I am so glad and proud I did it,” he explained.

His advice to everyone thinking about their Grade 12 diploma?

“Just do it,” Salabia stressed.

“Go and get

your high school.”

Chatham-Kent resident Mary Berg is another adult who returned to school through the John N. Given Learning Centre.

The 39-year-old Tilbury resident quit school in Dresden at age 17 after finishing Grade 10.

Berg said she always felt bad about the decision.

“I totally regret quitting high school and I wish I would have finished,” Berg said, adding her new diploma has made her feel “accomplished and proud.”

The mother of three, who now works as an administrative assistant in Leamington and operates her own photography business, said the hardest part of getting her diploma was finding time to do the work.

Berg, who won the Principal’s Award, noted that “life gets busy. I’d have to

make myself set aside time to work on my classes.”

According to Lori Sheppard, literacy team lead at the centre, students achieved their diplomas through a combination of online work and in-person visits – all while navigating COVID-19 protocols.

Sheppard said COVID-19 brought on the “total interruption of our education service.

“Adult students had to share the Internet and technology with their families,” she said. “Most adults prioritized their children’s education over their own.”

Sheppard said it was encouraging to watch the adult learners forge ahead.

“This work is really a gift,” she said, adding it’s gratifying to help people advance in their goals.

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Opinion

Disrespectful effort Chatham-Kent council is playing a game of chicken with the provincial government.

We’re not sure that’s the best way to deal with ServiceOntario centre funding, because the losers are the taxpayers of this municipality.

Council wants to see the province shell out more cash – about $40,000 – to cover the costs of operating the ServiceOntario office in Dresden.

If the province says no, council has stated it will close the ServiceOntario offices in Dresden and Chatham, as the municipality operates both locations.

Blenheim, Tilbury and Wallaceburg have ServiceOntario centres run by private entities, just as Chatham’s and Dresden’s were until a couple of years ago.

In the name of providing services important issues such as renewing drivers’ licenses and health cards, the municipality took over the operations.

Now, they’re threatening to stop doing so.

Again, the threat is directed at the province, but the fallout lands in the laps of local citizens.

Municipal council and officials are in a bit of a dream world. They think that just because they operated by working remotely through the pandemic – heck, council apparently is still too scared to meet in person – that

everyone embraces the mentality.

Perhaps they should get in touch with the local school boards to learn what a nightmare remote learning was and of all the devices the boards had to come up with to provide to families who didn’t have the luxury of tablets and computers at home.

And then there is access to reliable Internet.

We’re just not there yet for everyone in Chatham-Kent.

Furthermore, and it’s asinine to think that council needs to be reminded of this fact, but we are an aging community. Not everyone is computer literate and some are happily computer-free in their homes.

Granted, there are many seniors who are well versed in operating smart devices and navigating the Internet.

But not all.

They don’t get all their information online. In fact some don’t get any of it from online sources. Many still read newspapers; local newspapers.

Sharing information solely online will guarantee you will miss an important element of our population, some of our seniors.

Need we also remind council that seniors also do something more consistently than all other age brackets of our population? Vote.

Go ahead, anger our seniors. See how that works out come November.

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Aid for father appreciated Editor: My dad is from Newfoundland but has lived in Ontario for four decades, mostly in Chatham. He will be 87 later this month.

Most of his family live in Newfoundland.

On July 3 at around 10 a.m., my dad collapsed outside the Shopper’s Drug Mart on Grand Avenue West. He fell hard into the pavement, lacerating his face, breaking his nose and ribs, and suffering a concussion.

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cause of his collapse was a serious heart attack.

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An observation and a suggestion Editor: The other day I ventured up old highway 40 along the St. Clair River to attend a family barbecue. As much as I enjoyed the leisurely cruise, I grew increasingly angry with every passing kilometre.

In terms of an observation, I could not help but notice that fuel prices varied considerably, regardless of the provid-

er or station logo.

In Chatham, gas was $1.89/litre, in Wallaceburg it dropped to S1.74/ litre and, by the time I got to Corunna, it was $1.63 a litre. Someone has to explain this to me.

Same gas. Same provider. But 26 cents difference per litre.

Like most consumers,

I was always led to think it was the faceless, corporate petrol refiners and distributors responsible for collusion and price fixing. I now believe it is far more local; the price gouging would appear to be the Chatham gas station owners/operators themselves.

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or stop, eat and shop in their communities.

Avoid purchasing fuel in Chatham until such time as the station owners collectively decide it is not right to gouge the local consumer.

I’ll probably buy a litre

or two in town, if desperately needed, but from now on, I am making every effort to leave this city if I want to fill up my gas tank.

Gas gouging in C-K has to stop

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Remembering a Chatham-Kent political legend Chatham-Kent lost another great one last week, as Rex Crawford passed away at the age of 90.

Rex was impressively old school when it came to politics. He served the people who elected him Bruce Corcoran to office. Constituents trumped party.

When Dave Van Kesteren The man represented sought office as a Conserthe riding of Kent when vative in 2004, Crawford he was elected MP as threw his support behind a Liberal in 1988. He earned re-election in 1993 the local businessman.

The riding has as well. been blue ever As mentioned, since. he marched Meanwhile, Rex to the beat he returned to muheard from his nicipal politics, local constituents. being elected to Never was that Chatham-Kent’s more apparent inaugural counthan in 1995 cil. when he and two Prior to his time Rex Crawford other Liberal MPs as MP, Crawford voted against sat on council for Dover their party’s Firearms Act, part of Bill C-68, that Township.

His return to municipal required all long guns to office brought that gravbe registered. elly voice into council Rural gun owners were up in arms over the issue, chambers at the Civic Centre. And when Rex and Crawford listened. spoke, others listened.

The Dover farmer drew That was true after his line in the sand, the bill passed, and Crawford council if a reporter hapdid not run for re-election pened to catch up with Rex in the parking garage in 1997. under the Civic Centre, But Rex still dabbled having a cigarette. He in federal politics, at always had time for you. least at the local level.

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Coming up in August in Chatham-Kent DRESDEN RACEWAY - AUGUST 1 CHATHAM CONCERT BAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 DRESDEN ROTARY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - AUGUST 4, 11 TALBOT TRAIL PLACE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, BLENHEIM - AUGUST 4, 11, 18 & 25 BOTHWELL OPTIMIST OLD AUTOS CAR SHOW & FLEA MARKET - AUGUST 5-6 FLIGHT FEST, CHATHAM - AUGUST 6 RIDGETOWN FARMER'S MARKET - AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27 SONS OF KENT SECOND FRIDAY MARKET - AUGUST 12 WAMBO - AUGUST 12-13 DOWNTOWN WALLACEBURG FARMERS' MARKET - AUGUST 13, 27 ART IN MEMORIAL PARK, TILBURY - AUGUST 27 NORTH BUXTON HOMECOMING - SEPTEMBER 2-5 BREWFEST CK “FARMFEST” - RED BARN BREWING, BLENHEIM - SEPTEMBER 3 SONS OF KENT SECOND FRIDAY MARKET, CHATHAM - SEPTEMBER 9 ART KEMP MEMORIAL CAR SHOW, THAMESVILLE - SEPTEMBER 10 RM CARS & COFFEE, BLENHEIM - SEPTEMBER 10

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Community Events

Thursday, July 28, 2022: • TD Summer Reading Programs at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. Party in the Park. Crafts, activities and games will ensure everyone is having a blast! Bring your bathing suit as the night will end in a free swim for the whole family!

5:00pm to 8:00pm.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

• Panzerotti Night special plus kitchen menu. Opens at 4pm.

Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St, Merlin.

519-689-4884.

• Welcome Back. A Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre Networking Event at the Links of Kent Patio (weather permitting) at 5:00pm.

Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided and a cash bar will be available.

Friday, July 29, 2022: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00pm.

No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions or fish & chips. Take out also available. Call 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639.

Fun Darts at 7:00pm. Everyone Welcome.

• Friday Movie in the Park: Set up your lawn chairs, blankets and kick back to watch a movie under the stars. Movies start at dusk at Wheatley Arena Complex.

• Christmas in July event at all three Salvation Army Thrift Stores.

Chatham, 456 St. Clair St. (9am7pm). Wallaceburg, 600 Lowe St.(9am-4pm) Ridgetown, 18 Main St. E. (9am-4pm). Christmas decor, bric-a-brac, stockings, lights, more.

• Merlin Legion opens at 4pm.

Brenner Hot Dog $7.97+tax=$9.00 or Homemade Hamburger $11.05+tax=$12.50 (includes fries, corn on the cob & dessert). 2 Stanley St, Merlin. 519-689-4884.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St will be a lasagna dinner with caesar salad and a bun.. Dine in is served at 5:30 pm, $12 and pickup is 6 pm, $13. Please call daily at 519-352-8291 to place your order.

Everyone welcome.

Saturday, July 30, 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.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 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 check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Art on the Boulevard. 9am–4pm in the Village of Erieau. Stroll down our tree lined Boulevard during this FREE event and meet and purchase works from 100 artists from across Ontario. Listen to and enjoy music from 11am to 3pm. For more information visit our website at https://artontheboulevard.ca.

• Join the Merlin Legion open at noon for Euchre Fun Day. Starts promptly at 1pm. Kitchen is Open.

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Sunday, July 31, 2022: • Dresden Christian Concert - The Evangel Worship Team and Youth Band with message from Pastor Shane Fitch. Drive-in concert features 50 min of live music and a 10 min 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).

Thursday, August 4, 2022: • TD Summer Reading Programs at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. Mermaid and Dragon Eggs.

Join us as we create and embellish your very own special keepsake

Fun Stuff

egg. Will it be a mermaid or dragon egg? Only you can decide! Ages 5 +. Registration required. 2:30pm.

• Thursday Party in the Park: Join CK Rec and our Community Partners at Ferguson Park, Thamesville from 5:00-8:00pm for crafts, activities, giveaways, and Play Rangers.

Don’t forget the free swim from 7:00–8:00pm to end the night!

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open from 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open to serve lunch 11:30am-1:30pm.

Come check out our daily specials.

Everyone is welcome.

Friday, August 5, 2022: • TD Summer Reading Programs at the Tilbury branch of the CKPL. Rapunzel, Rapunzel. Join us at the Tilbury Branch for all things Rapunzel! Ages 5+. 2:00pm.

• Friday Movie in the Park: Set up your lawn chairs, blankets and kick back to watch a movie under the stars. Movies start at dusk at Kiwanis Park, Ridgetown.

• Join us for a cooked to order breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St from 9am to noon. Everyone welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open from 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open to serve lunch 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00.

No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are roast beef or fish & chips. Take out also available. Call 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639.

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

Tuesday, August 2, 2022: • TD Summer Reading Programs at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. Teen Art Workshop. Turn an old book into an art journal!

Ages 12+. Registration required.

2:30pm.

Saturday, August 6, 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.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 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. Euchre at 1:00. Shuffleboard starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

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

Everyone Welcome.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open from 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen is open to serve lunch 11:30am-1:30pm.

Daily special is meat loaf dinner.

Come check out our other daily specials. Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m.

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47. Tropical plant 50. Used of walls 54. A citizen of Iran 55. Christian hermit 56. She marries the groom 57. American patriotic society 59. Wine grape 60. School of Buddhism 61. A team’s best pitcher 62. Consumed 63. Time zone 64. Part of a company name 65. Type of bulb CLUES DOWN 1. Marine protozoan 2. You use it for your eyes 3. Set aside for a later time 4. Metrical foot 5. Famed journalist Tarbell 6. Consumes quickly

7. Rewards in a civil suit 8. Kamodo are some 9. Ballroom dance 13. Chum 14. Comedienne Gasteyer 17. A room to relax 18. Commercials 20. Six (Spanish) 22. Wild party 27. Small European viper 28. Baseballer Gordon 29. Eccentric person 31. A way to save for your future 32. Young boy 33. Midway between northeast and east 37. Changed 38. Prominent 39. Genus of seabirds 40. Event regarded as wrong 41. Skipped in a lively way 42. Multi-function radar (abbr.)

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THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022

Anniversary

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Dick and Millie Brown

Dick and Millie each said “I Do” on Aug. 2, 1952.

They celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on August 2, 2022!

If you know our parents please call them on August 2nd!

Much love from the Fab 5 Dottie, Rick, Brian, Terry and Dave - our spouses and our famlies, plus all your “greats”.

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THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022

Life

Film crew seeks cash

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Area filmmakers are looking for support to make the ultimate cheesy horror-comedy.

The folks behind “Vampire Zombies…From Space!” have launched a Kickstarter campaign to help with the process.

The team is led by Mike Stasko, Jakob Skrzypa and Alex Forman.

Stasko is a University of Windsor film professor who has worked with the likes of Colin Mochrie, Fred Willard and Kevin McDonald.

Forman is a director and writer.

Skrzypa, who is a writer and co-producer on the project, has ties to Chatham. He spent his summers here on London Drive, where his mother lived. He said the Kickstarter effort is to provide the finishing touches on the project.

The film is an homage to the Ed Wood 1950s low-budget horror movies, Mel Brooks, and even South Park.

“There’s a lot of low-hanging fruit with rubber suits and UFOs on strings,” he said of the

poorly done 1950s movies. We want to do a satire on that.”

With the help of the Kickstarter coin, Skrzypa said they should be able to achieve the desired vibe.

“This will look and feel like it was made in 1957.

We are going to shoot in stark black and white,” he said. “We’ll contrast that with gruesome and offensive things on the screen.”

The Kickstarter campaign has a goal of $20,000. In two weeks, it topped $7,700 raised.

To learn more, visit kickstarter.com.

New plaque unveiled

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A new heritage plaque at the Buxton Museum and Historical Site in North Buxton to better reflect the true story of the Buxton settlement was recently installed by the Ontario Heritage Trust. Attending the ceremony were South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci, Buxton museum curator Shannon Prince and Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff.

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