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Debbie Shurgold and her two dogs enjoyed a midday walk along the path at Erie Beach overlooking the lake recently.

Shurgold, a resident of Erie Beach, appreciates the proximity and access to the shaded walkway she routinely takes with her furry friends.

Make all the jokes you want about police officers and coffee and donuts, but when it came time for Sgt. Albert Pilbeam to retire, he gave back to the community in exactly that fashion.

Pilbeam, who retired Friday as a member of the Chatham-Kent Police Service, said he asked to go back on the road for his final two shifts. He had a singular focus: pull

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‘Brown bloom’ shrinking in the Thames River

By Pam Wright pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The size of a brown algae bloom spotted in the Thames River last week is decreasing.

The “brown bloom,” which looks like an oil slick, was observed in the waterway from Kent Bridge to an area near Bloomfield Road in Chatham.

Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority Chief Administrative Officer Mark Peacock said the bloom has lessened in size, adding public reports about the phenomena have

dropped off.

Peacock said cooler weather and rain may account for the changes in the bloom.

According to Daniel Bittman, a watershed technician with the LTVCA, officials are investigating and samples have been sent off to the University of Windsor and a private laboratory in Ohio.

However, it will take some time to get results.

The good news, Bittman said, is that no fish kills have been reported.

The authority had been receiving a high volume of calls about

the bloom as people thought something had been spilled in the water.

Blue-green algae blooms are not unusual in the summer months and usually dissipate when it rains. The blooms are caused by excessive amounts of phosphorus or nitrogen, from farm field runoff or septic systems.

The brown bloom is a first for Chatham-Kent, according to Randall Van Wagner, manager of conservation lands and services for the authority.

“It’s not your typical algae bloom,” Van Wagner said, adding blue-green algae usually occur in the summer, forming a mat of growth on the water’s surface.

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Retiring cop hands out gift cards to say thanks Continued from page 1

“The weeks leading up to this, I did the best I could to reach out to everyone I worked with in the organization to express gratitude and to say goodbye,” he said.

Then it was time to take that gratitude to the streets.

“I have all this attachment to this great community and I was trying to think of a unique way to say goodbye,” he explained. “I tried to pull some people over for minor infractions, and then

I wanted to immediately put them at ease. I offered them a gift card and told them it was my true honour to serve them in this manner.”

It was well received.

Jessica Miller was one of Pilbeam’s “victims,” getting pulled over and thanked.

“I got pulled over today.

I haven’t been pulled over in 14 years. I was shaking, thinking what in the heck was I doing wrong,” she wrote on social media.

“So, the officer walks up, sees my license in my

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Sgt. Albert Pilbeam of the Chatham-Kent Police Service retired with a lot of smiles Friday, handing out Tim Hortons gift cards to random people he pulled over as a way of thanking them for letting him serve the community for 22 years.

hand, and tells me to put my license away...then, continues to tell me that today is his very last day.

He’s retiring! He handed me a Timmy’s gift card and said it’s been an honour to serve the community! My heart melted!

We thanked him for his service and wished him

the best of luck in his retirement! What a good guy!”

Pilbeam said some people even wanted to get out of their vehicles to give him a hug, but refrained due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

He downplayed all the attention.

“This was just from the heart and was a small token of thanks,” he said.

Prior to becoming a police officer, Pilbeam worked for seven years with the Public Utilities Commission. But he felt a pull to help others.

“I’ve always had a strong attachment to this

community. I always felt the need to protect what we have here,” he said.

As for what the future holds, Pilbeam said at this time, he has no definitive plans.

“I want to digest all of this and reflect. I’ll ease into this next chapter,” he said.

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The lengthy report has ticity of participants and been released a week ear- it flagged 250 of 1,763 as ly to allow residents to suspicious. have a look before the isThe report shows 71.7 sue comes back to council. per cent of respondents Wallaceburg Coun. Aar- support the preservation on Hall said Monday a of woodlots in C-K, while first glance at the docu- 10.3 per cent oppose it. ment shows Some 7.9 administra- “Staff has done a slightly tion has fol- tremendous amount support lowed the preservadirections, of work gathering as tion, 3.8 per p r o v i d i n g many views as possicent slighta detailed, ble. Now it is our job as ly oppose c o m p r e - a council to take that the meahensive re- information, review it sure while sponse to 6.3 per cent c o u n c i l ’ s and make a decision.” were neu- Coun. Aaron Hall motion. tral. “ S t a f f Adminishas done a tremendous tration is also awaiting amount of work gather- an aerial analysis of Chaing as many views as pos- tham-Kent forest cover sible,” Hall said, adding by the Lower Thames the response covers the Valley Conservation Au“full spectrum of views. thority, which has been “Now it is our job as a delayed due to the pancouncil to take that in- demic. formation, review it and The report is a follow up make a decision.” to a motion made by Hall The public engagement in April to enact a temonline process, which porary woodlot removal ran from June 14 to July bylaw for 120 days.

9, saw 1,500 residents reCouncil also directed spond either partially or administration to launch fully, providing 3,500 in- a full public engagement dividual comments. process to see the pubThere were 100 tele- lic’s opinion on how to phone and 50 e-mail in- move forward. quires.

The report also details A supplementary securi- various incentive proty analysis was conduct- grams for woodlot owned to ensure the authen- ers.

The report can be found online on the municipality’s webpage.

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‘Raging Grannies’ lobby for tree-cutting bylaw

By Pam Wright pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Members of Chatham-Kent’s ‘Raging Grannies’ movement are calling on elected officials to preserve nature and adopt a municipal tree-cutting bylaw.

A representative of the group, jokingly referred to as a “gaggle,” says a group will gather in Tecumseh Park Saturday to make their concerns known.

The event, running from 2-4 p.m., is being billed as a rally to save C-K forests to councillors and administrators to stop clear cutting and prevent deforestation.

“We want council to know we want our voices to be heard,” said the woman, using the pseudonym Rageen Granny.

“We want them to know we want them to implement a new bylaw.”

C-K should use all the tools at its disposal, Rageen noted, including the continued application of the Natural Heritage Implementation Strategy.

Although she is commenting on behalf of the group, Rageen is quick to

point out that the Raging Grannies has no hierarchy, no leaders, and is an international movement. Each socalled gaggle is autonomous.

Older women are often ignored, Rageen explained, adding the demographic faces sexism and ageism that “belittles our point of view as older women.”

Often older women are viewed as powerless and meek, she said, immersed in demure, grandmotherly activities.

“We defy them,” she added. “We parody those stereotypes.”

The movement’s stance is non-combative, Rageen noted, adding the Grannies use humour to get the point across.

“It’s a non-violent peaceful way to attract attention to an issue,” she said.

As for sharing their identities, Rageen said many of the women in the movement fear repercussions for publicly supporting a tree-cutting bylaw.

“People are afraid to speak out,” she explained, adding the issue has polarized Chatham-Kent, often pitting “neighbour against neighbour.”

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It’s high time to party in Blenheim on Friday.

Catherine Street just south of the downtown will be closed as Higher Limits hosts Mob Barley and The Railersfor an outdoor event.

Timing for the fun comes about four months later than expected.

“We wanted to do something around 4-20 (April 20), but the lockdown kyboshed that,” Greg Kazarian, co-owner of the cannabis outlet said.

Instead, the fun takes place four months later, on 8-20 (Aug. 20).

With Catherine Street closed, a trio of nearby parking lots will also be used to host the event. Kazarian said there will be a fenced-in area where people can enjoy infused

cannabis beverages or edibles.

There will also be a designated area for smoking or vaping marijuana.

He added the Royal Canadian Legion is nearby and has a licensed patio for people who prefer alcohol.

Food trucks open up at 4 p.m. and the band will begin at 7 p.m.

Kazarian encourages people to bring their own lawn chairs for the event.

Admission is free, as donations of non-perishable food items are requested. The food will go to ROCK Missions, Kazarian said, a local organization that helps the homeless.

Organizers of the event encourage people to do so responsibly. Kazarian said Chatham-Kent police will have RIDE checks set up nearby.

He urges people to utilize designated drivers.

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Saying thanks With everything happening in the world today, it’s nice to have someone such as Sgt. Albert Pilbeam.

The Taliban have quickly taken over most of Afghanistan after U.S. forces finally pulled out.

COVID-19 is plaguing parts of the U.S. once again and rising in Canada, including here in Chatham-Kent.

On top of that, our prime minister decided now is somehow a good time to call a federal election.

That’s right, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Uhhh, Justin Trudeau, the virus has not gone away yet.

But we digress. Back to the now-retired sergeant.

For 22 years, the Ridgetown native served the people of Chatham-Kent as a member of the police service. He retired last week, going out as he came in, working as a patrol officer behind the wheel of a cruiser Thursday and Friday.

Pilbeam took great joy in pulling people over for his final two days on the job. And the drivers he stopped generally were at first worried, and then massively relieved.

Pilbeam pulled people over and handed them Tim Hortons gift cards as a way of saying thanks for letting him serve the community for more than two decades.

What a class act.

Police officers can become jaded, having to deal with less-than-stellar members of the community time and time again. They can view pretty much everyone with some form of suspicion.

A teenaged co-op student, taking photos at different angles of police cruisers for this newspaper learned that a few years back. He was doing something pre-approved by police management, but got pulled over while walking back to our office. No reason other than the officer was suspicious and wanted to know what the young man was doing.

And then there is Albert Pilbeam, proud to serve, and prouder to be a member of the Chatham-Kent community, saying thanks with gift cards and a smile.

He made people’s days, probably weeks, as COVID has too many of us in foul moods or focused too inwardly.

People reportedly wanted to hug him, which, prior to the pandemic, would most certainly have occurred.

Kudos to the now ex-cop. He retired with class.

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Opinion

When did the rules change?

Editor: I have resisted writing this letter to the editor.

I have resisted sounding like a whiner. But recently, what happened was really the last straw.

I have already informed my office colleagues that if I don’t show up for work one morning to check one of two places for me: Either the Victoria and Grand avenues intersection or at the axis of Thames Street, Victoria Avenue and Dover Street.

I’ll be the one laid out, flat as a pancake, after being struck as I tried to cross the street.

I am a serious walker.

Seven days a week, to and from work, and in-between and on week-

ends.

Consequently I consider myself somewhat of an expert when it comes to crossing at various intersections with the walk signal.

This is not rocket science.

Push the button wait for the walk signal – cross the street as fast as you can after looking both ways for oncoming traffic.

So I just want to know – when did the rules change?

When were cars given the right of way over pedestrians when the walk signal is illuminated?

And what is with the utter defiance of the drivers who, when narrowly

miss hitting me, stare me down or shake their fists at me as if I am somehow at fault?

On at least three occasions at the Victoria/ Grand intersection had I not jumped out of the way, I would have been the aforesaid pancake.

And forget about crossing Thames at the base of Victoria with the increased traffic due to the Third Street Bridge construction. That is truly an “every man for himself” situation!

So back to my last straw.

A woman making a right hand turn onto Wellington Street at Queen was steamed that I wasn’t faster at crossing with

the signal. She motioned with a scowl and with her waving hands for me to hurry up.

What happened to grace? What happened to kindness to our fellow man? Are we all so angry and frustrated we have just stopped caring about something as simple as letting someone cross at a walk signal?

Really?

School is starting soon.

I really hope those of you who deem your time more important than my life will recognize that children may not be as adept at darting out of the way as I have been.

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Original photo courtesy of Jim and Lisa Gilbert and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

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Original photo courtesy of Jim and Lisa Gilbert and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

A view from Brown Street to Main Street in Dresden from 1906 shows how the downtown has evolved in the past 115 years.

This photo shows The Dresden Times was located next to J.W. Harris & Co. Undertakers and Furniture Dealers. The Times was ‘The People’s Paper,’ and served the townships of Camden, Chatham and Dawn.

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Three bathers are photographed at Rondeau Park in 1950 during a picnic as part of the Chatham Camera Club. The local longstanding photography club is still in existence to this day.

Original photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Museum 1985.27.3.70 and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

A grease fire ripped through downtown Chatham’s Hotel Garner’s kitchen on Dec. 8, 1929, destroying the entire 80-hotel-room building located on the southwest corner of King and Sixth streets. The William Pitt Hotel replaced the Garner, and today the Downtown Chatham Centre sits on the site.

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Original photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Museum 1985.27.2.56 and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

Scullers, including W.B. Wells, Capt. Harry Pennefather, Eddie Van Allen and Harry Ball, pass under the Fifth Street Bridge in Chatham c1880, which, before the steel structure we know today, was made out of wood. The new Boardwalk apartment building can be seen from behind the bridge.

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Entrance to the game is by donation. All proceeds raised support The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum.

Original photo courtesy of Jim and Lisa Gilbert and composite by Michelle Owchar/The Chatham Voice

The Flood of 1937 in April of that year set records across towns in Southwestern Ontario including in Thamesville. This building, which stands at the corner of Victoria and London Road, shows how high the Thames River rose.

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Original photo courtesy of Jim and Lisa Gilbert and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

Erieau was a bustling retreat for many, having its own ferry and railway service. In this photo from 1906, passengers can be seen at the busy pier as well as a docked ferry.

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Taken in 1884, the Noted Right House business located on Main Street in Dresden was owned by Alfred Grover, seen here on the far right and was originally owned by W.A. McKim.

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Original photo courtesy of Jim and Lisa Gilbert and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

The town hall in Bothwell was built by 1916 and still houses many of the oil town’s amenities, including the library, theatre and municipal centre.

Original photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Museum 1985.1.24.7 and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

This pool, located off of Scane and Park streets in Chatham, was a popular way to cool off during the warm summer months.

In this photo, taken in the 1920s, Stirling Park was home to a baseball diamond and ice rink in the winter months. The park was named after Archie Stirling whose son, also named Archie, became Chatham’s mayor in the mid-50s. Today, there is little to no trace of the pool, but the diamond remains.

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Helping You Research Your Family History Visit our Family History Library on the 2nd floor of the Chatham-Kent Public Library.

Our library catalogue has 2100+ resources including over 700 family histories.

Search the catalogue online to find resources that are available.

Original photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Museum 1983.3.3 and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

The two-track line of the Canadian Pacific Railway station stood along the corner of William Street and King Street in Chatham. Today, the area where the station stood is currently a municipal parking lot, and the Judy LaMarsh Building can be seen to the far left of the tracks.

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Original photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Museum 1985.27.1.83 and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

Torn down in 1967, the original Chatham-Kent Public Library on Queen Street seen here c1904, was built starting in 1902 with the help of a grant from the Carnegie Foundation. The founder, Andrew Carnegie, was a champion of education and with his funds helped construct close to 1,700 libraries across North America, including more than 100 in Ontario alone.

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Photograph of Harrison Hall – “Chatham-Kent Museum 1985.27.6.27

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Photograph of Kent County Court House – “Chatham-Kent Museum 1990.77.7959

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Across from the Chatham branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library, Adams’ Confectionery was located on the corner of Queen and School streets in this undated photo. The most recent iteration of the building is the bookstore Life Full of Books.

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Original photo courtesy of Jim and Lisa Gilbert and composite by Sarah Schofield/The Chatham Voice

Completed in the early 1900s, the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Dresden looks almost identical today as it did then. Some of the obvious changes include different window dressings and the signage.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021

News

Treatment centre receives funding boost

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Staff at the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham Kent (CTCCK) have more than 842,000 reasons to smile these days.

The provincial government gave the centre $842,525 in additional annual funding.

Donna Litwin-Makey, executive director of the

CTCCK, said the added funding is greatly appreciated.

“We’re definitely funded by our ministry (Children, Community and Social Services), but many years have been a flat-line kind of approach,” she said. “It is great to get new operational funding and of this size.”

Litwin-Makey said the

team at CTCCK is in the planning stage as to how to best allocate the additional money.

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therapy and physiotherapy.

“We can really make a difference with school-aged kids,” Litwin-Makey said.

Supports will also be improved for families, she added.

“Some funds will go towards spending more time with families as they onboard so they know of the information and supports available,” she said. “We’re also wanting to have as much lifelong community participation as possible. We’re trying to see how to best do

that.”

The funding is part of a larger plan by the province. The Ontario government is investing $240 million over four years to increase access to rehabilitation services for children and youth with special needs.

“Our children’s future has always been one of this government’s priorities,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington, in a media release. “Ensuring they have access to the services they need, such as the new pro-

grams that will be made available from this funding, we can prioritize their success in life. This will directly have a positive impact throughout Chatham-Kent and surrounding communities.”

Of the provincial funding, $60 million in new funding will be provided annually starting this year to build additional service capacity and increase access to preschool speech and language services and community-based and schoolbased rehabilitation services across the province.

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provincial trend.

“Home sales are still going strong. Where other markets in the province are moderating and back down to more average levels, we’re seeing new records for sales activity,” she said in a media release.

The average price of homes sold in July 2021 was $409,161, up 25.9 per cent from July 2020.

The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $401,886, a substantial increase of 35.5 per cent from the first seven months of 2020.

The dollar value of all home sales in July 2021 was $69.6 million, a jump of 42.7 per cent from the same month in 2020. This was also a new record for

the month of July.

Tourangeau said the number of homes for sale continues to rebound.

“The good news is that new listings are matching the strength in demand, providing a much-needed influx of supply to a very tight market,” she said. “Overall, inventories have stopped falling, but remain at rock-bottom levels, and price growth is firmly anchored in double-digit territory.”

The number of new listings saw a substantial gain of 54.6 per cent from July 2020. There were 218 new residential listings in July 2021. This was the largest number of new listings added in the month of July in more than five years.

July home sales set new record

The home sales heat wave continued in Chatham-Kent in July.

The Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR) reports 170 units changed hands last month, up more than 13 per cent from the same month a year ago. It marked a new July sales record.

On top of that, sales were nearly 25 per cent hotter than the five-year average, and nearly a third better than the 10-year average.

So far this year, 1,069 homes have sold over the first seven months. That’s up nearly 50 per cent from the same period in 2020.

CKAR president Laura Tourangeau said Chatham-Kent is bucking a

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Community Events

Wednesday, August 18, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs (please bring photo id, limited number of cards available) held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden entrance - Wellington St.) 9:00am-10:30am. Covid-19 provisions / contact tracing in place / masks required / hand sanitizer provided.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am-6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm with daily specials.

Everyone is Welcome.

Thursday, August 19, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am-6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm with daily specials.

Everyone is Welcome.

Friday, August 20, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am-6:00pm.

The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Tonight’s specials are cabbage roll dinner or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Everyone is Welcome.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St will be a Coldplate Dinner with a ham steak and a variety of salads, fresh vegetables, dessert and a bread roll. This will be for dine-in or pickup. Call daily 1-4 P.M at 519-352-8291. Cost $12 Saturday, August 21, 2021: • Saturday Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am.

This will be a TAKE OUT only.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am-6:00pm.

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.

Come check out our menu. Everyone is Welcome.

• The Active Lifestyle Centre at 20 Merritt Ave. is having a Farmers Market, small car show and BBQ from 8 am-1 pm!

• Chatham-Kent Public Library is happy to present Fay and Fluffy’s Virtual Drag Storytime in celebration of Chatham-Kent’s Pride Week. Join us for songs and stories featuring messages of pride. This storytime celebrates culturally diverse books and provides a supportive and inclusive environment focused on fun! Everyone is welcome!

This program will be released on August 21 at 10:00 am via a link emailed to all registered participants and can be watched and shared at your leisure. To register please visit us online at www.ckpl.ca, call us at 519-3542940 or drop in at any CKPL branch.

Registration is required. Registrants will receive a free rainbow scratch bookmark while supplies last!

Fun Stuff

Sunday, August 22, 2021: • Jeff & Tim with Rev. Terry Clyne performing at Dresden Christian Concerts, 1233 North St., Dresden. 6:30pm.

Drive-in concert featuring 50 minutes of live music and a 10 minute message from a local pastor. The concerts are free but an offering will be taken.

• St. Thomas Anglican Church, Dover Township Memorial Service at 11:00am.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs (please bring photo id, limited number of cards available) held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden entrance - Wellington St.) 9:00am-10:30am. Covid-19 provisions / contact tracing in place / masks required / hand sanitizer provided.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am-6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm with daily specials.

Everyone is Welcome.

Thursday, August 26, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am-6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm with daily specials.

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Friday, August 27, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am-6:00pm.

The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are liver and onions or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Everyone is Welcome.

Saturday, August 28, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am-6:00pm.

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.

Come check out our menu. Everyone is Welcome.

Sunday, August 29, 2021: • Derrick Drover with Rev. Rob Elka performing at Dresden Christian Concerts, 1233 North St., Dresden.

6:30pm. Drive-in concert featuring 50 minutes of live music and a 10 minute message from a local pastor. The concerts are free but an offering will be taken.

Tuesday, August31, 2021: • Blood Donation Event: Your donation matters. Retro Suites Hotel, 2 King St. W., Chatham. 1:00pm-7:00pm.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021

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Kopinak honoured in Mitchell’s Bay

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John Kopinak, the first-ever Chief of the Chatham-Kent Police Service, did far more than enforce the law.

The dogged community builder, who adopted Mitchell’s Bay as his home, was honoured posthumously Sunday for his tireless volunteer efforts.

“He loved people and he liked to do things to help,” said his wife Bev at the gathering.

Kopinak, who passed away in 2018, was formally recognized by the Mitchell’s Bay Area Association (MBAA) for his work.

His name now graces a stone monument at the waterfront that recognizes local citizens for their dedicated commitment to the Bay.

Ray Trahan, who acted as master of ceremonies at the event, described Kopinak as a good friend who was extremely knowledgeable about many things.

“John was always helpful and very involved,” said Trahan, who is a MBAA board member.

“Whenever there was a challenge for something that needed to be done, John did not hesitate to step up and do it, or,

work with other members.”

The Kopinaks moved from Port Colborne to the Bay in 1998 when the veteran police officer was recruited to lead the newly amalgamated CKPS. He served as the CKPS Chief for five years, taught at St. Clair College and was head of corporate security at Union Gas. Kopinak was instrumental is founding the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village and

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was also heavily involved with hockey. He and Bev owned the Port Colborne Junior B hockey team for five years, and he was also on the board of the Ontario Hockey Association for 20 years, serving as chair for five years.

He volunteered at St. Phillipe Church Hall, the local Kinsmen group, the Dover Rod and Gun Club, the Bay’s annual bass tournament; local car shows, and he helped the Mitchell’s Bay Area Association move forward and grow.

The St. Stephen’s Church Hall in the Bay also benefitted from Kopinak’s energy. He cut the grass every week, and he and Bev kept the building clean.

Trahan called the pair “a great team, always working together for the community.”

In later years, Kopinak turned his sights on fishing.

“We never wanted for fish in our freezer,” his wife joked.

During their 23 years in Mitchell’s Bay, the couple owned three different homes. It was well known that the retired chief was pleased to see the population of the hamlet grow, with young families and children moving to the community.

Kopinak is the third name carved in the stone, joining O.T. Myers and Lorna MacDonald.

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On behalf of Ernest (Bill) Timson’s family we would like to extend a very heart felt thank you to Denning Funeral Home in West Lorne. Thank you to the West Lorne Fire Department for escorting us to the Evergreen Cemetery. Thank you to everyone who sent flowers, cards, donations, and meals to the house. Thank you to pallbearers Benjamin, Daniel Newcombe, Zakary Timson, Joshua Craig, Timothy Timson and Ryan Bray, all were grandsons to Ernest (Bill). Thank you to Ray Timson for providing us with lunch and the Myers family for providing us with a supper meal.

A very special thank you to Dr. Kate Bailey and VON Nurse Mary Beth Cadotte, who took such wonderful care of Ernest (Bill) during his illness. Thank you to our children for all their help.

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Lois Ila Murphy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Meadow Park Long-Term Care Home, Chatham.

She was 97 years old. She was born in Chatham January 11, 1924 to the late John and Annie Caldwell. She is predeceased by two husbands, George Murphy (2003) and Harry Carson. She is the beloved mother of Betty Ongena of Chatham, John (Carman) Carson of Leamington and Brad Carson of London.

She is predeceased by son Richard Carson and son-in-law Murray Ongena. She is the loving sister to Kingsley (Linda) Caldwell of Chatham.

Predeceased by brothers Stanley, Ray, and Hugh and sisters June and Betty. Loving sister-in-law to Beulah Caldwell and Carol Carson. Predeceased by brother-in-law James and sister-in-law Mary. Proud grandmother to Mitchell, Madeleine, Richard, Randa, Peggy, John, Janet, Laura, Paul, Annie Beth and Jeffrey. She was also a proud great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was “Sweet Aunt Lois” to many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. She will be missed by many friends. Mom was a living angel. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother...a homemaker who focused on her family. She treasured her children and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. She was an excellent cook/baker. She loved to read, color and play the organ.

She was also a very talented writer. She was a beauty queen who won the title of Miss Kent County – TWICE. She will be remembered as a very positive person who always had a smile on her face. She was always giving hugs and kisses. She was so kind and generous...such a sweet and classy lady! It is no wonder she made so many friends over the years! She was an inspiration to all she met. Her life was a living example of the following Bible verse: “Ephesians 4:32 -- “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”

As per Lois’s request, she was cremated. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to any of the following charity associations: The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, Chatham Outreach for Hunger, Chatham Hope Haven, or Pet And Wildlife Rescue Chatham. All arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Services Inc.

Memorial Service St. Thomas Anglican Church, Dover Township, Memorial Service is August 22 at 11:00am.

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Cherished son of the late Herman & Antoinette Myers. He is survived by his twin brother Don, his wife Patty, son Chris Barton and daughter Kim. He is also missed by nephew David Myers and niece JJ Ruff. Ron will be missed by many friends & relatives. Arrangements through Fuller Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fuller Funeral Home, Naples, Florida.

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