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Dubbed the Housing Collaborative Initiative (HCI), the joint effort seeks to streamline key business processes to manage C-K’s housing data and address provincial reporting requirements in a one-stop model.

And even though the HCI effort has been drawn out over the past 10 years, municipal officials believe it’s a worthwhile project.

According to Ray Harper, former director of housing services for Chatham-Kent, the municipality is “not rethinking” its role in the collaboration.

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The software project, which includes the City of London and Kitchener-Waterloo, has been called into question recently because of its slow progress and high costs in partner cities.

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Harper said that HCI, which is expected to be completed next year, was undertaken to streamline systems that are nearing their end of their useful life expectancy.

The project is now in its final testing stage, Harper said, on modules connected to items such as waitlists, rent supplements, finance and risk management.

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Councillor faces 90-day pay ban

Integrity Commissioner recommends Jubenville receive salary suspension ceived an additional complaint Bench in the report. were important to her move others.

May 2 in conjunction with comThe report says the and in doing so failed Jubenville also made posts dements made by Jubenville on complainants – the to uphold the high crying a workshop for Lambsocial media relating to flying commissioner is keepstandard of ethical ton Kent District School Board behaviour” council teachers to learn how to facilThe Integrity Commission- the Pride flag and the Canadian ing their identities members are required itate a Drag Queen story time, er for Chatham-Kent is rec- flag at Blenheim District High anonymous – cover a to adhere to under the tying such events to the “norommending that North-Kent School. On her Facebook page, number of objections current rules. malization of pedophilia,” the Coun. Rhonda Jubenville’s pay Jubenville stated it wasn’t an to Jubenville’s words, “accepted prac- ranging from singling The code states that report said. be docked for 90 tice,” and ad- out other councillors, to no member of council To that end, Jubenville redays.

“I absolutely disagree vised those who targeting the 2SLGTBQ shall use the influence ceived a number of online mesAccording to a Rhonda Jubenville felt “impassioned community, to creating of her or his office for sages that wished her dead but 47-page report with the report. It inabout this to a toxic work environany purpose other did not threaten specific acts of prepared by Mary fringes on my Charter than for the exercise of her or violence against her. She has Ellen Bench, the Rights and is filled with please, respectful- ment within council. ly” let high school Bench also points out that his official duties. also received a great deal of sanction relates half-truths, untruths officials know. somewhere along the way, meBench said that she had support from online followers. to social media and subjective opinDays later, a man dia reports made the flag issue reached out to Jubenville in Some of those supporters even posts made by was cautioned by synonymous with the Pride April following the Life in Mo- sent messages to Bench, deJubenville, plus ions.”

C h a t h a m - K e n t flag, indicating Jubenville is tion flag flap in an attempt to spite the fact the probe was not her behaviour. - Coun. Rhonda Jubenville police after opposed to the 2SLGTBQ com- resolve the matter. The com- made public and only JubenThe commissionmissioner said the councillor ville knew. The commissioner er said both at times are in vi- threats were made against the munity.

However, Jubenville has stat- was open to discussion and also received six phone calls. olation of two sections of C-K school about taking down the Pride flag. ed publicly she’s is not against removed some of the posts Council’s Code of Conduct.

Continued on page 4 In the report’s conclusion, anyone in the gay communi- in question, but refused to reThe councillor does not agree with the commissioner’s find- Bench states that Jubenville ty and “loves” people breached the code within it. ings.

In the report, Bench “I absolutely Jubenville engaged “in by “engaging in behaviour that said she believes Jubendisagree with the behaviour that unduly CELEBRATING unduly used her ville “was aware of report. It infring*Valid Thurs., August 3rd - Wed., August 9th 85 YEARS influence as a the power she wields es on my Char- used her influence as 1938 2023 THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL ter Rights and is a public official and did public official and through her use of sodid so to be intim- cial media and the infilled with half- so to be intimidating Fresh Bacon Fresh Chicken & Whole Fresh truths, untruths and use bully tactics to idating and use fluence she has on her Wrapped Veggie Kabobs Pork Tenderloin bully tactics to si- supporters,” citing and subjective silence her critics.”

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In the report, Bench explained conduct code, some were con- Jubenville “exercises her voice to call others to acshe had received “many com- cerning.

“The nature of certain com- tion.” plaints” about Jubenville’s ac$ $ $ Bench further stated tions in the period from April to plaints and the response of the councillor however, require me Jubenville “used the June 2023.

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Council to vote on recommendation Another stated that the “real violence will be incited if this investigation results in her being disciplined or shut down by this finding.”

In her conclusion, Bench has

not prohibited Jubenville from states that Jubenville’s comusing social mements are prodia in the future, “(The) real violence tected under the but she said the Charter of Rights first-term coun- will be incited if this and Freedoms cillor should use investigation results in and censuring her social her being disciplined her is a “violation m e d i a or shut down by this of the Charter A Warm, Accessible Space to Say Good-Bye p re s e n c e and a betrayal of finding.” “responour democratic - Jubenville supporter sibly” to way of life, and it uphold would enable the the values laid out in the true enemies of freedom – the code of conduct rules. complainants and their supJubenville has repeat- porters – to take control of pubedly told media outlets lic discourse.” that flag flying is a matAccording to Alexander, the ter of fairness and that IC report’s recommendations Thank you for voting us Funerals municipal sites should will “violate Ms. Jubenville’s Best of Chatham-Kent Celebrations raise all special interest right to freedom of expression for the 8th year Immediate Cremations flags or none at all. guaranteed under the Charter A response from Toron- of Rights and Freedoms.”

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One of the messages sent to Bench said the commissioner’s “harassment of Coun. Jubenville” was “disgusting and contemptible.”

tham Coun. Marjorie Crew has asked administration to explore the issue and return a report to council this fall.

The matter of Jubenville’s pay suspension is expected to come before council at the Aug. 14 meeting as the first order of business. Council as a whole will vote on the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendations.

Jubenville disagreed with the proposed disciplinary action.

“The three month suspension of pay is absolutely not fair, nor justified,” she said. “If I actually committed the breaches of conduct that I am accused of, I would humbly concede. That is not the case.”

The commissioner states it is “council’s role to set the policy, direction and vision for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and when a member of council does not agree with that direction, that member is expected to accept it.”

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Students to benefit from added funding

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

New funding for the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) Chatham-Kent is creating a win-win situation.

Staff will be paid better wages and will work full time, meaning they’ll be able to assist more students.

The added funding, all $197,700, came in the form

of an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant.

Linda Soulliere, executive director of the LDA, was ecstatic upon learning they had been approved for the funding.

“They gave us exactly what we asked for. They approved the entire thing,” she said.

As for “the entire thing,” it entails making improvements at the association

across the board.

Those upgrades start with staffing. Soulliere said additional staff will be hired, and those on board will receive a raise to a “living wage” level.

“The additional staff will help with programming – the tutoring and the social skills programs – and we’re increasing hours so we can serve more children,” she

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Trevor Jones, MPP for Chatham-Kent–Leamington, talks to students and staff at the Learning Disabilities Association of Chatham-Kent recently. The provincial government, through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, has given the association a grant of $197,700 to ramp up its support effort with local students.

said. “The lack of steady funding before this was always a challenge.

Our staff was only able to work part time.”

Now, with the staffing and volunteer support, Soulliere said the association can help about 40 students a week. Students are usually in the association’s programs for a two-week period, she added.

“All the students get one-on-one tutoring,” she said. “In social skills, we have 12 kids for a session. We work with the younger kids and then 12 older ones...24 every two weeks.”

Soulliere said the LDA serves children with learning disabilities and ADHD. “It helps them get through and keep up their levels,” she explained. “Once they get the right one-on-one attention and some di-

rection on how to focus, it makes a huge difference.”

Some of the Trillium funding will also be used to help upgrade technology at the association, starting with staff computers.

Plus, a portion will support Tilly’s Tales, a weekly podcast put out on Facebook by the LDA. “It’s something we do to promote early literacy,” Soulliere explained.

The podcast goes out every Friday morning at 10 a.m. A guest in the near future will be the man who handed over the Trillium funding, Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Trevor Jones.

The LDA of Chatham-Kent has been in operation for more than three decades and operates out of Chatham-Kent Secondary School.

“We cram a lot of stuff into a very small space,” Soulliere said.

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Opinion Decision in council’s hands Three months’ docked pay.

That’s the recommendation from the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner in penalty for the actions of North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville.

Some will say that is incredibly harsh; while others will decry it as too mild.

Jubenville defends her comments as freedom of speech.

The reality is that nothing is set in stone just yet on the penalty for Jubenville’s posts on social media and her related behaviour.

Mary Ellen Bench, the Integrity Commissioner, in a 47-page report, said in both instances, the councillor is in violation of C-K council’s Code of Conduct.

Bench said she had received “many complaints” in regard to Jubenville’s actions between April and June of this year. She added that she discarded many of those complaints, but said there were grounds for penalty in several instances.

Those include what occurred in regard to her notice of motion to ban all special-interest flags from flying from municipal flagstaffs.

Bench also addressed comments made by Jubenville on social media in regard to the Pride flag flying underneath the Canadian flag at a local high school. It ultimately led to police cautioning a man after threats

were made against the school about removing the flag.

In the report’s conclusion, Bench states that Jubenville breached the code by “engaging in behaviour that unduly used her influence as a public official and did so to be intimidating and use bully tactics to silence her critics.”

Council will vote on the matter Aug. 14. That meeting should prove to be very interesting indeed, not just in terms of what is on the agenda, but also who attends and how they may act.

Jubenville has supporters and haters. It appears there is little middle ground, at least judging on the social media comments made on our stories on the councillor’s efforts to date.

The councillor has surely seen the quick and en-masse response from her supporters in her online urgings. Bench believes the councillor is “aware of the power she wields through her use of social media.”

The problem is that encouraging people to take action can empower some individuals to go to extremes.

One Jubenville supporter warned Bench that the “real violence will be incited if this investigation results in her being disciplined or shut down by this finding.”

That is downright worrisome, for council, the municipality and the police.

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Investment in healthcare capacity needed Editor: In as much as I am delighted with the news of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance receiving a $4.2-million boost from the Ontario government, I am equally disappointed in a trend – a lack of equal level of investment in enhancing the community’s capacity in maintaining our health in Chatham-Kent and in the rest of the Province of Ontario.

There is no doubt that the non-profit public hospitals, which provide medical services (acutecare treatments, surgeries etc.,) need more funding in keeping up with an ever-increasing cost of operation. Their needs are a priority also.

As a senior citizen of Chatham-Kent, I appreciate and support CKHA. And as a satisfied patient, I attest to the fact that

CKHA provides a quality of medical services.

However, since there is more to health care than hospital-based care, I believe that any investment in this area does not necessarily translate into enhancing the community’s capacity, as far as our overall health is concerned. Misunderstanding between the overall health with acute care happens when we assume “health” with the “acute care/treatments in the hospital.”

When I advocate on behalf of the community-based resources, I mean investing in all those factors which enhance our overall health, factors which promote prevention, after-care and all the emotional and social supports which we need to remain healthy

and keep ourselves out of the hospitals.

I believe that any investment in health should include a fully funded strategy in the development of an alternate level of care to support a transition of acute care services to the community. This will require much greater levels of collaborations within the various departments of the Ministry of Health and among the various ministries as well.

The fact remains that the community-based health resources remain an orphan child of the healthcare system in Ontario. In my experience, successive governments over the years have not recognized the value of the community, as much as they should have, in the delivery of overall health services.

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Supports needed in local health care Continued from page 6

I strongly suggest that we continue to preserve hospital resources for those who really need them, but at the same time, enhance the community’s capacity to receive services and supports closer to our homes and families/ friends.They who take on the burden of providing informal supports at a significant cost to their lives. Their sacrifices reduce the cost of acute care in the hospitals.

Family/friends too need supports in supporting their sick relatives.

Evidence substantiates the fact that by providing necessary services and supports within the community allows people to receive linguistically and culturally appropriate services that meet the needs of diverse, multicultural communities, including Aboriginal peoples.

Sufficient research data indicates a reduction

in overall costs in the institutional care (hospitals and jails) when investments are made in the community-based resources, i.e., prevention, health promotion, psycho-social supports, home care, supportive housing, family supports, supported employment, drop-ins, peer supports self-help, etc.

The “medical model of care” doesn’t necessarily provide the same benefits in the community when compared with the psych-social model of care and supports.

Let’s not repeat the same mistakes of the past where institution-based services were reduced but sufficient resources were not invested in the community to respond to the new demands created by the deinstitutionalization. We must strengthen the linkages between the hospitals and the community-based care, as well as address the regional differences such

as transportation issues from the isolated rural communities to the resource rich urban centers.

Let’s learn from past mistakes as we address the pressures related to the health-care. Funding must be tied with the ex-

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pected results, and those who can demonstrate through their outcomes must be rewarded. This means, developing comprehensive outcome measurements and applying it to all the service providers equally. Even

the community-based services and supports must go through an accreditation process to justify their funding and their quality of services.

We don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Enhancing the community’s

capacity in taking care of its citizens in a cost-effective manner is the only answer as we struggle with the defined resources.

Naresh James Chatham

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Build underway without homeowners

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Construction on a new Habitat for Humanity duplex is underway in Chatham, but the non-profit is still looking

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the donation will help two families,” Taylor acknowledged. “We doubled his wishes and we’re pretty proud of that.”

The foundation has been poured on each of the 1,100-square-foot units, which are the eighth and ninth Habitat homes to be built in Chatham-Kent. The basements won’t be finished, Taylor explained, noting residents can treat them like a “blank canvas” shaping them to their own family’s needs.

There are strict guidelines in place for those who become owners of a Habitat for Humanity build. To qualify for an interest-free mortgage, owners must find a way to commit 500 worth of volunteer hours to the construction or to the organization in lieu of a down payment, and they must also be spending no more than 30 per cent of their income on housing.

Potential homeowners must also be employed in order to qualify, with a median income as outlined in the HFH guidelines.

ReStore manager Mike Coyne said increased costs across the board have changed the way Habitat homes are built in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Because COVID regulations prohibited groups on site, more work is now being done by contractors, with volunteers coming on site to undertake lesser-skilled work,

such as painting, often as part of a team-building exercise. Coyne said there is a lot of work that only licensed tradespeople can do, such as roofing, electrical and putting up trusses.

Every build is different, he said. “It depends on the project. There’s also a shortage of people so we find the easiest way to make it smooth as possible.”

Yet even though the methodology has changed, Habitat’s goal remains the same.

“Everything is costing more,” Coyne said. “But we’re still trying to put families in homes that will make generational change.”

Taylor agreed.

“It’s the evolution of where we’re at,” she said.

“At the end of the day, we want to put houses up as soon as possible.”

The need for affordable housing is real. According to the C-K Habitat for Humanity website, one in six residents in the municipality lives in poverty, including one in five children. Currently, there are 1,000 people on a waitlist for social housing, with the average wait time listed as 4.5 years.

In another new development, Habitat for Humanity C-K is planning to build a new ReStore outlet at the corner of Sass Road and Junction Road. It will be one of the first builds in the industrial park located off Park Avenue East in Chatham.

Chatham-Kent council approved a zoning bylaw amendment for the build at a recent planning meeting.

Taylor said the charity needed to find a new home as the lease at the store’s long-time Riverview Drive location in Chatham is expiring.

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News

Ground breaks for new LTC residence

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Years in the making, the new 160-bed St. Angela’s Meadow Care Centre is about to take shape in west Chatham.

According to officials, construction will get underway at 20 Merici Way adjacent to St. Angela’s Meadow Retirement Lodge within one week’s time.

Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra paid a special visit to the municipality July 24 to help break ground on the long-awaited announcement.

“Today marks a significant milestone for Cha-

tham-Kent,” Calandra told the crowd. “When construction is completed, 160 residents will have a new place to call home, near their family and friends.”

Calandra praised the efforts of the Ford government for doubling down on its commitment to improve long-term care, explaining the Chatham-Kent community is getting 500 new beds, which he said is more than the Liberals accomplished in two previous governments.

“I want to put that in context,” he added, noting the Liberal government only built 611 long-term care beds in the province in eight years.

Calandra said his government has been “trying to catch up” from day one and will build 30,000 new beds in Ontario by 2028.

By way of a $10-billion investment, he said Ontario has 31,705 new and 28,648 upgrade beds in the planning, construction and opening stages.

As well, he said, Ontario is investing $5 billion in staffing with a goal of hiring 27,000 additional LTC workers.

He said progress in LTC entails taking down old out-dated homes and replacing them with modern facilities, noting it’s “important to transform long-term care.

“It’s not just about building homes,” he said. “We

Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice

From left, Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra, Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff, Jarlette Health Service accounting and administrative director Harrison Jarlette, Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Trevor Jones, Chatham-Kent–Leamington MP Dave Epp, Meadow Park administrator Anne Marie Rumble, Corebuild Construction chairman Ralph Aquino and architect Ted Handy turn the earth ton St. Angela’s Meadow Care Centre.

listened. For far too long governments in Ontario treated long-term care like an institution, whereas you and your staff and your teams told us these are homes.”

Meadow Park Chatham administrator and emcee

Anne Marie Rumble was all smiles as she kicked off the event.

“This is actually so surreal,” Rumble said, “and hard to believe we are finally here and ready to officially break ground for a new home that we

have been hoping, wishing and dreaming of for so long.

“This is something our community and residents and team members are so deserving of,” she said.

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160 new LTC beds Continued from page 10

“Today we break ground, this is a tangible step forward for our Meadow Park community.”

North York-based Corebuild Construction has the contract to build the new home, with completion slated for the spring 2026.

Owned and operated by Jarlette Health Services, St. Angela’s Meadow Care Centre will provide 61 new beds and 99 upgraded beds in private and semi-private rooms.

It will be air conditioned and offer large communal spaces. Seniors currently housed at Meadow Park will be moved to the new facility when it’s ready.

The Chatham home is only the second of its kind in Ontario to utilize the holistic “butterfly”

model in its design and approach, offering emotionally centred care for dementia patients and others with memory issues, that honours the legacy of their lives. The other new butterfly build, also being constructed by Corebuild, is located in Temiskaming.

Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Trevor Jones said the new facility will provide a “campus of care” with state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic services that are usually carried out in a hospital.

Jones said the new home is more than just a building and is a “game changer” for Chatham-Kent.

“Our loved ones deserve to live their golden years in an environment that is modern, safe and

equipped with all the necessary resources to provide the excellent care our seniors deserve.”

The LTC minister commended Chatham-Kent municipal officials for their willingness to spur the new project forward, noting some Ontario municipalities “put up roadblocks,” delaying efforts.

Calandra also encouraged other municipalities to get on board because new homes are getting built no matter what, noting the province will “remove those obstacles” if necessary.

“The people of this province have had enough and we are making serious investments and we expect our partners at all levels to help us make these investments,” Calandra added.

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Thamesville bridge dip impacting motorists

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Tenders are expected to go out shortly seeking a contractor to fix a major depression in the roadway on the north side of the new Thamesville Bridge.

The new bridge on Victoria Road over the Thames River

opened in 2019, replacing the original bridge that was built in 1937.

The new span was barely two years old when a depression developed in the southbound approach on the north side.

The sudden dip mostly affects motorcyclists, recreational vehicles, and pickups pulling trailers.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has fielded a large number of complaints and has been monitoring the situation since 2021.

A “bump” sign was installed to warn motorists of the dip.

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Falkner, Chatham-Kent’s manager of infrastructure and engineering services.

Falkner said the depression results from soil shifting under the roadway since the bridge opened.

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Community Events

Thursday, August 3, 2023: • Master Your Health Diabetes, Thursdays, August 3—Sept 7, 2023, 1:30pm—4:00pm. Join us and learn how to take control of your health! All workshop materials are provided for free. Free registration by using link: https:// myhdiab_aug3.eventbrite.ca.

• Sombra Museum Trivia Night.

Starting at 6:30pm. Contestants will be provided popcorn and refreshments to fuel them in their quest for trivia stardom over the course of this roughly 2-hour event. $5.00 per person. 3470 St. Clair Pkwy. RSVP by August 2 by calling the Sombra Museum at 519-892-3982 or by messaging on Facebook or Instagram @ sombramuseum or emailing us sombramuseum@stclairtownship.ca. Individuals and groups welcome (recommended group of 5-6 people).

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm.

Senior Euchre at 1:00pm. The Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their monthly bingo. Sale of cards starting at 6:00pm and Bingo at 7:00. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, August 4, 2023: • Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Are you looking for a creative outlet?

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

Kitchen open for lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are cheeseburger & fries or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m.

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• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a Salisbury steak with

potatoes, vegetable, coleslaw and a bun. Dine ins $12 and pickups $13. Please call daily at 519-3528291 to place your order. Everyone welcome.

• Community Creative Expression Antibullying Murals with Shannon Rose Artist & Photography at Greenview Park & Zoo, 12734 Talbot Trail. 1pm-4pm.

Saturday, August 5, 2023: • 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-10:30am. Take out only.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023: • Chess Club at Chatham Branch of CKPL. 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Drop in program. Great opportunity to learn new strategies by playing with different players. All ages and all skill levels are welcome.

• Art on the Boulevard in Erieau from 9 am to 4 pm. Stroll down our tree lined boulevard during this free event and meet and purchase works of over 100 artists from across Ontario. This year we have brought back the Home and Cottage Tour. Tour cottages and homes in the village from 10am–2pm at a cost of $20 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the information table. Local musicians DAM will be playing in the gazebo on the boulevard throughout the day. Come enjoy your day.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am-9:30 pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm.

Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm.

Everyone is welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Entertainment by Exit 31 from 4:30-9:30.

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• Community Creative Expression Antibullying Murals with Shannon Rose Artist & Photography at Thamesville Sertoma Club.

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Sunday, August 6, 2023: • Creekside Church - 10:00 a.m Sunday’s at the Active Lifestyle Centre, Merritt Ave. Haven’t been to church in a while? Come find community with us. creeksidechurch.ca.

• The Spanish Ministry from West Park London will perform for the Dresden Christian Concerts on the property of Total Grain Systems (1233 North St. in Dresden). Rain location is Dresden Christian Reformed Church. Starts at 6:30pm.

Listen from your vehicle or bring your lawn chairs. The concert is free but an offering will be taken.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023: • 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. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, August 10, 2023: • Community Creative Expression Antibullying Murals with Shannon Rose Artist & Photography at Red Barn Brewing Company, 20466 Lagoon Road, Blenheim. 7pm-9pm.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am-9:30 pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm.

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Abraham Orthodontics is now open on St. Clair Street in Chatham.

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Abraham Orthodontics has opened a new stateof-the-art facility at 729 St. Clair in Chatham, their second location since launching in Leamington in 2016.

“We are so excited to launch our orthodontic practice, not only for the many families who have travelled to Leamington to see us for years to get perfect smiles, but also for the opportunity to connect with their friends and families and serve them close to home,” Abraham said in a media release.

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Although most children will not receive treatment until they are teenagers, Abraham recommends that the first visit be made by the age of seven to provide families with an understanding of current and future issues that need to be addressed.

The Abraham team is excited to give back to the community as a long-time supporter of schools throughout Chatham-Kent.

“Our newest team members are from Chatham, and they are excited to be back in the community and supporting our patients in their schools and on the field in all corners of Chatham-Kent,” Abraham said.

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Coming up in August & September in Chatham-Kent • Auto Racing, Southern Ontario Motor Speedway, Merlin • Art on the Boulevard, Erieau • Sons of Kent Second Friday Market, Chatham • Bothwell Optimist Old Autos Car Show & Flea Market • Ridgetown Farmers' Market • WAMBO, Wallaceburg • Wallaceburg Farmers' Market • BrewFest CK - Eaufest, Bayside Brewing, Erieau • Art in Memorial Park, Tilbury • North Buxton 100th Anniversary Homecoming • BrewFest CK "FarmFest" - Red Barn Brewing, Blenheim • RM Cars & Coffee, Blenheim • Thamesville Crossroads Car Show, Thamesville • BrewFest CK - Riverfest, Glasstown Brewing, Wallaceburg • East Kent Hot Rods for Hospice, Ridgetown

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023

Business

Real estate office moves to St. Clair

Continued from page 17

“We identified last year that our team would require a modern and fully accessible office space and Max has certainly delivered.”

The office is a full service real estate office and is the only Royal LePage commercial office in Chatham-Kent. The REG team expects their office improvements to be

OBITUARIES

Phyllis Urry 102, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Barbara Johnson Saturday, July 22, 2023 Life Transitions

Mary Theresa Mailloux 64, Saturday, July 22, 2023 McKinlay Funeral Home

Kimberly Wood (Dudley) 52, Saturday, July 22, 2023 Life Transitions

Roger Laprise 82, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 McKinlay Funeral Home

Gary Irving 70, Saturday, July 22, 2023 Life Transitions

Art Bisschop 91, Sunday, July 23, 2023 Kendrick Funeral Home

Gary Riedstra 78, Saturday, July 22, 2023 Life Transitions

Rose Marie Shepley 84, Friday, July 21, 2023 Nicholls Funeral Home

Tammie Rivest (Crawford) 60, Sunday, July 23, 2023 Life Transitions

Wilma Mini Eliza McCarthy 82, Saturday, July 22, 2023 Nicholls Funeral Home Corrie Dymock 69, Saturday, July 22, 2023 Nicholls Funeral Home

Joseph Marcel Lacombe Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Life Transitions Kathrine Landon Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Life Transitions

James DeWolf 73, Saturday, July 22, 2023 Nicholls Funeral Home

See full obituaries at chathamvoice.com/obituaries

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Trevor Slater 70, Thursday, July 20, 2023 Life Transitions Lewis Pope Friday, July 21, 2023 Life Transitions

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mid-Au-

Tea time

Mrs. Bell’s Tea Room has a rather busy month

planned.

On Aug. 10, the Third Street business is hosing a S’mores Tea Party, with sittings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAYS

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent in conjunction with Waste Connections of Canada Ridge Landfill will be holding eight Household Hazardous Waste Days between April and November in 2023. The events will be held: Location: Veolia Environmental Services 141 Prosperity Way, near Chatham Day: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Saturday, September 9, 2023 Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm 8:00am - 1:00pm 8:00am - 1:00pm 8:00am - 1:00pm

For more information please visit www.chatham-kent.ca, your nearest Municipal Centre or call 311 or 519-360-1998.

This event is provided by Waste Connections of Canada’s Ridge Landfill and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

A day later, Zen by Jen pops by to host a chair yoga class, which will be followed by tea and treats. The class begins at 10 a.m.

On Aug. 17, the evening will be alive with poetry, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and featuring Michael Dudley and Tavis Lea. A week later, on Aug. 24, is the Just Bee-Cause Tea Party, an ode to the honeybee.

Seafood fare

Small Plates, located inside Gentry Manor, is having an Under the Sea dinner on Aug. 26.

From oysters to crab, salmon, tuna and more, the meal is a treat to the taste buds.

Call 519-351-5600 for tickets.

• Business Voice is a bi-monthly column in The Chatham Voice that highlights some of the achievements made and efforts underway in Chatham-Kent’s business community.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023

In Memoriam

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Classifieds In Memoriam

Bernadette Marie DeMars August 7th, 1972 - July 3rd, 2022

Wanted

Wanted

Wanted to Buy: Antiques, costume jewellery, gold, silver, coins, military, furniture, tools. We Buy All - Paid Cash. 519-727-8894.

Wanted to rent or buy 1 or 4 acres of land in Chatham-Kent area. No buildings or utilities needed. Rural area preferred. 519-3525414 or 226-627-5414.

Help Wanted

Property Maintenance Worker Legion Villa & Villa View

It’s been a year since Gloria passed away.

You are Stardust

You will always be in our hearts.

Always missed, dearly beloved by mom, husband Carl, sons Christian (Brittany) and Cameron (Kiley)

Tulp - Hornick Families.

Obituary

Asphalt

Obituary of Roger J. Laprise

Peacefully surrounded by family, Roger Laprise passed away at Chatham-Kent Hospice, on July 25, 2023 at the age of 82. Born in Chatham on August 13, 1940, Roger was the son of Treffle and Caroline (née Roy) Laprise. Roger was the beloved husband of over 60 years to Rose Marie (née Houle). He was married to the love of his life on February 23, 1963. Loving father to Richard Laprise (Bonnie), and Lucien Laprise (April).

Roger will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Dawson, Derek, Madison, Tiffany, Logan and Griffin. Missed by his siblings Florent Laprise (Bernadette), Caroline Laprise, Guy Laprise (Penny), Jean-Marie Laprise (Lucille), Colette Laprise (Mike Maynard). Predeceased by his brothers Gerard Laprise (Aline), Claude Laprise (Marie). He will be fondly remembered by his many in-laws Dorothy Pinsonneault (Charles), Jeannette Durocher (Whitey-Richard), Corinne Lanoue (Lawrence), Philip Houle (Noella), Madeline Collier (Gary).

Roger will be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Roger was a long time member of the NAWCC National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors - Chapter 92 (London). He was an avid farmer, who enjoyed spending time with his family. A Memorial visitation will take place at Immaculee Conception Catholic Church on Friday, August 4th at 9:00 am until the Mass of the Resurection at 11:00 am. Arrangments have been entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham . Donations in memory of Roger may be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or for a Mass at Immaculee Conception Catholic Church.

Loans

MORTGAGES / LOANS

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Difficult Situations Accepted Borrow $50,000 for $283.50/mth $100,000 for $567.00/mth $150,000 for $850.50/mth $200,000 for $1134.00/mth $250,000 for $1417.50/mth

WE ALSO ARRANGE UNSECURED LINES OF CREDIT/LOANS

Whether you are looking to purchase a home, refinance your mortgage, or consolidate debt, it’s important that you are making an educated decision and receiving professional unbiased advice.

For qualified borrowers. First mortgage based on 4.74%/yr fixed rate, 5 yr term, 25 yr amortization.

On approved credit, & subject to borrower qualification.

Rates & terms subject to change without notice.

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We miss you dearly.

ROBERT OUELLETTE ASPHALT SEALING INC.

We carry premium • Hot Asphalt oil based sealer!

• Pot hole repairs • Catch basin repairs BACKHOE, • Hot rubber crack repairs MINI EXCAVATOR, • New driveways, TRUCKING & BOBCAT parking lots, etc.

SWEEPER SERVICE • 24 inch 519-354-9157 Milling Machine

Wanted

Ministry

Wanted: scrap air conditioners and electric motors. Phone 226-229-2614.

Healing Love Ministry is an all night prayer line with counsellors available from 12:00am7:00am. Also, a male support group for those struggling with sexual addiction. A home based ministry, private and confidential.

519-354-3532.

For Sale Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements.

Everyday/ Holidays.

Ready-to-go.

Many colours available. $40.

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For Rent

Bungalow for Rent. 111 Van Allen. 2 small bedrooms, 3pc bath, laundry, kitchen stove, fridge, kitchen island with 4 bar stools, driveway for cars. Contact 647.639.4528.

Legion Villa/Villa View is a 48 unit senior’s apartment complex in Blenheim Ontario.

Location: Legion Villa/Villa View- Non Profit Housing, 330 Catherine Street, Blenheim ON N0P 1A0 legionvilla185@bellnet.ca Purpose of this Position: Working under the direction of the Board of Directors and Property Manager, the Maintenance Worker position maintains the day-to-day operations and assumes responsibility for maintaining the physical asset of the property.

Major Responsibilities: The main responsibilities for the Property Maintenance Worker include, but are not limited to: • Accountable to the Board of Directors but under general supervision of the Property Manager • Maintains accurate and complete maintenance service and repair orders • Ensure vacant units are prepared for rent in a timely manner • Report items that require repair and/or maintenance immediately to the Property Manager • Monitoring supplies and utilizing materials • Assisting in the scheduling and inspection of units • Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors • Monitor and maintain all building systems • Physically inspects, identifies, and corrects unsafe conditions in and around property • Maintains grounds in a neat and orderly manner (landscaping, laundry rooms, etc…)

• Performing move-out cleaning and maintenance • Maintain all building common areas, cleaning, vacuum, etc.

• Being aware of emergency maintenance and fire safety procedures and executing requirements of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS) • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position may involve some travel so a reliable vehicle is required.

A basic set of tools is also a requirement.

Desired Skills and Experience The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and education: • Maintenance of two (2) years or more • Strong interpersonal communication skills • Working knowledge of the Building Code, Fire Code, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario • Ability to lift 50 pounds • Knowledge in a variety of trade areas common to the field of building maintenance • Knowledge of the use and operation of hand tools, power tools, and equipment • Carpentry, basic plumbing, drywall work, painting and commercial kitchen equipment repair skills are an asset • Must possess good oral and written communication skills • A reliable vehicle and basic set of tools is required Position will also require the completion of a Criminal Record Check.

Schedule: 24 hours per week.

Submit resumes to legionvilla185@bellnet.ca or Legion Villa/Villa View, 330 Catherine Street, Blenheim, N0P1A0

This Weeks Puzzle answers. Puzzles on page 16.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023

Proud supporter of the BOTHWELL CAR SHOW for 28 years!

Bothwell Optimist Club

a Canadian antique VehiCle newspaper

PUBLISHED TWICE MONTHLY!

1-800-461-3457 www.oldautos.ca

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498 Elm Street • Victoria Park • Bothwell, ON

Fri. - Sat., August 11 - 12

MEGA CAR SHOW

Vehicle Registration $10 at the Gate (includes driver and one passenger) Registration until Noon. Show Vehicles over 20 years only preferred!

Participant draws start at 11am and are held every hour on the hour until all gifts are gone.

All winning numbers will be posted on the board at the prize table. Check often so you don’t miss out, as prize numbers will not be broadcast.

Must be present to win!

Food Vendors • Entertainment • Draws Love Music Saturday by Chuck & Dave SABBES TREE FARM 735 Concession Dr., Newbury 519.359.8965 sabbestreefarm@hotmail.com sabbestreefarmcom Enjoy yourself at the 2023 Car Show!

Main Street Auto Parts

Enjoy the Car Show!

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Difficult Situations Accepted Borrow $50,000 for $283.50/mth $100,000 for $567.00/mth $150,000 for $850.50/mth $200,000 for $1134.00/mth $250,000 for $1417.50/mth

WE ALSO ARRANGE UNSECURED LINES OF CREDIT/LOANS

Whether you are looking to purchase a home, refinance your mortgage, or consolidate debt, it’s important that you are making an educated decision and receiving professional unbiased advice.

Enjoy the Bothwell Optifest!

or email john@unimorcapital.com UNIMOR CAPITAL CORPORATION Brokerage Lic.#10675

Major Draws start Saturday at 3:30pm Vehicle exits will be closed for 15 minutes following the major draws on Saturday.

FIREMENS 50/50 DRAW at 4:00pm ($47,552 each way in 2022)

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For qualified borrowers. First mortgage based on 4.74%/yr fixed rate, 5 yr term, 25 yr amortization.

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Rates & terms subject to change without notice.

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Friday - 7:00pm From Arena to Park All Vintage Vehicles Welcome!

On e D a Ca r Sh y ow

ADMISSION: Adults Fri $5; Sat $10 • Children under 12 Free with Adult GATES OPEN after 8am each day

Special Draws for Great Gifts

PARADE

Specialized Pest Management for the Agri Food sector!

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