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Trafficking victims receive local support

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Think human trafficking is a big city problem that happens somewhere else?

Think again.

As of last week, five women were receiving assistance from various agencies in Chatham-Kent to help them escape a life of forced labour or sex work.

More help is on the way.

On Thursday, to mark the United Nation’s World Day to End Human Trafficking July 30, the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre dedicated one of its bedrooms to victims of human trafficking.

However, the cozy lilac-coloured room, complete with a flowery bedspread and a baby’s crib,

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“This is one bed and we need one home,” human trafficking survivor Kelly Tallon Franklin told officials gathered at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Tallon Franklin is the chief executive director of the Courage for Freedom agency, which assists human trafficking survivors and promotes education and awareness about the issue. Since 2013, she’s personally worked with more than 500 human trafficking survivors.

She’s also a member of the fledgling Chatham-Kent Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, that was also officially launched at Thursday’s ceremony.

Its executive is comprised of community and health agency leaders.

Tallon Franklin said the coalition has some “robust goals” in the coming year and she urges the public to step up and be the “eyes and ears” in the fight against human trafficking and to “smash the stigma” surrounding the crime.

She said that includes starting a conversation with “buyers,” who struggle with sexually impulsive behaviours, however, she said the aim isn’t to vilify men and traffickers but to have the conversation about buying sex.

“You might ask yourself why Chatham has become a hub (of human trafficking) but it’s because people are buying people for sex here, and that includes those who are being trafficked,” the tireless advocate explained.

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Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre executive director Karen Hunter said the time has come to build a fully funded safe transition house to assist human trafficking victims.

According to Hunter, the numbers are growing with local agencies seeing an increase in requests for help from women, and women with children, who are trying to exit what’s referred to as “the game.

“Six years ago, you didn’t hear about human trafficking as often,” Hunter noted. “Now it’s become a weekly thing. We tend to think of it as a made-for-TV movie, but it’s happening right here.”

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shapes, Hunter said, with vulnerable and desperate people falling prey to traffickers.

Tallon Franklin, who has called Chatham-Kent home for the past two years, helped found #ProjectONRoute with the help of a teen who had been trafficked. #ProjectONRoute helped raise awareness about the Highway 401 corridor being used as a human trafficking pipeline.

The movement has expanded across Canada and is known as #ProjectMapleLeaf. This year, to mark World Day to End Human Trafficking, participants are encouraged to download a pledge form calling for the eradication of

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One of the bedrooms at the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre is now dedicated to assist victims fleeing human trafficking. An official ceremony to mark the opening was held at the centre last week. Shown in the new room are Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff; CKWC executive director Karen Hunter; Kelly Tallon Franklin, founder of Courage for Freedom; and Tara Greenway, co-chair of the Chatham-Kent Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition.

the buying and selling of girls and boys in Canada and globally, and to post the form on social media to raise awareness.

To find out about becoming involved or helping the anti-human trafficking

movement locally, contact CKCoalition@gmail.com.

To financially support the new anti-human trafficking victim support bed, mail the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre at 20 Sandys St., Chatham ON, N7L

4Y5, or go online at canadahelps.org/en/dn/5375.

To find out more about ProjectMapleLeaf, or to request presentations, professional trainings or support a minor-aged survivor, call 519-615-2292 or e-mail info@ courageforfreedom.org.

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Just hanging around

Council to continue virtual meetings

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

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Chatham’s Tecumseh Park is a great place for hanging around. That’s what seven-year-old Mila Comeau was doing recently. Accompanied by her grandparents, the youngster proved her strength by easily navigating the monkey bars.

The spectre of COVID-19 is continuing to impact the way Chatham-Kent’s elected officials do business.

At the July 25 meeting, council decided to postpone returning to in-person meetings in the face of scientific modelling predicting future waves of the virus.

A discussion on the matter was sparked at council following an administrative report that recommended council return to face-to-face meetings in September.

The move could be premature.

Dr. April Rietdyk, general manager of community and human services – which oversees public health – reminded council COVID-19 isn’t over.

“Right now, COVID hospitalizations across the province are the highest they’ve been since May,” Rietdyk told the group, also noting new COVID outbreaks in long-term care homes across the province doubled the previous week.

“So, it is distressing to me as a public health

practitioner that we are seeing a number of people that really firmly believe COVID is over. It’s not over.

Rietdyk said officials believe Ontario will see a wave of the pandemic in the fall and again in the spring 2023.

She said while the recent number of cases of COVID-19 have remained steady, the vaccination rate in Chatham-Kent remains low.

Currently, there are no public health measures in place in Ontario other than long-term care homes and retirement homes, Rietdyk said, adding it’s up to municipalities or organizations to put additional measures in place.

Cathy Hoffman, director of corporate services, said council meetings will only return in-person when it is safe to do so, noting Chatham-Kent’s COVID-19 policies are reviewed by the executive team on a regular basis.

Chatham Coun. Doug Sulman said that even though he has “absolutely disliked” attending council meetings virtually, he’s confused by the urgency of resuming in-person meetings.

He also wondered why the Medical Officer of Health hasn’t weighed in on council returning to in-person meetings.

However, Rietdyk said the MOH wouldn’t sign off on a report but would provide overall general guidance.

Council also heard all new municipal hires must be vaccinated, as well as committee or group members that meet on municipal property.

However, current employees who are not vaccinated are able to take Rapid Antigen Tests on their own and submit the results every 72 hours.

The municipality’s COVID-19 plan will continue for the foreseeable future.

The executive management team continues to review the situation on a regular basis.

Hoffman said that while some councils in neighbouring municipalities are meeting in-person, they are much smaller than Chatham-Kent’s 18-member council.

Rather than set a definitive date, council decided to act on a recommendation from interim chief administrative officer Tony Haddad to refer the

issue back to administration to prepare a report relating to current medical information about the pandemic.

In a separate discussion, council also reviewed a report on revising council’s procedural bylaw that included results of a survey showing 70 per cent of council would like to have a “hybrid” meeting option so they could attend either virtually or in-person.

The report stated 58 per cent of council wanted attendance guidelines laid out for hybrid meetings, while 53 per cent did not want a limit set on the number of hybrid meetings a councillor could attend.

However, municipal clerk Judy Smith said the municipality does not currently have the technology to support hybrid meetings.

Voting cannot be accommodated with the present system, Smith said, and proxy voting is not allowed under the Municipal Act. Council has now asked staff to prepare a report examining the issues to be returned before the end of this council’s current term.

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Developers discuss DCC proposal With the Downtown Chatham Centre proposal set to come back before council Aug. 8, I had a chance to chat with two of the developers recently to address questions that have surfaced from the public.

Rob Myers and Ron Nydam, part of the team that purchased the mall and wants to work with the municipality to develop the proposed CK Community Hub and Entertainment Complex, hope to see council move forward with the project.

Myers and Nydam, along with fellow developers Don Tetrault, Jim Bullock, and Jessica and Pete Tsirimbis, have proposed moving the operations of the Civic Centre, the Chatham Public Library and the Cultural Centre into the vacant Sears building in the first phase of a large-

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A drawing illustrates the proposed renovations for the Downtown Chatham Centre. The issue is to come back before council on Aug. 8.

Bruce Corcoran scale downtown redevelopment.

Dubbed “Imagine Chatham-Kent,” the second phase would see a 3,500-4,000-seat entertainment complex with an ice surface built on the mall’s current footprint.

An outdoor festival area, bright and airy flex meeting spaces and a revamped historic-looking streetscape on King Street are also in the plan.

The next step for the project takes place Monday, when public feedback on the proposal returns to council

along with a report from administration outlining costs.

Why do you want to do this in Chatham-Kent?

“I’ve got kids and grandkids here. They need something here,” Nydam said. “My son and daughter went away to school. I didn’t think they’d come back to Chatham-Kent. This will help retain the youth.

“I do buildings all across Ontario and work on a lot of projects in downtowns. To see the difference from some of these communities in comparison to Chatham, there is something that definitely needs to happen in Chatham-Kent.

This may not be everything, but it’s certainly a giant step forward,” he added.

Some people don’t think there’s enough room for combining all those municipal services into the Sears building. What do you say to that?

“Look at it. Study it.

Take the time to understand it. We’ve laid it out.

The museum and the Cultural Centre will have more space,” Myers said.

Some say the Sears building is not in good shape.

“The building is the best in all of downtown Chatham,” Nydam said.

“That building is very, very sound.”

What do you say to the people who are speaking out against it on social media?

“People need to understand the details of the project,” Myers said.

“Understand the facts.

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One rumour is that you purchased an OHL franchise and will relocated it here.

“No, I did not buy an OHL hockey team nor do I have interest in it.

I think the Maroons are a staple here in C-K,” Myers said.

What about Memorial Arena and other existing buildings?

“Go and look at what we currently have. See how desperately in need this municipality is for up-to-date facilities in our current arena,” Myers said. “Also ask anyone who works at city hall how they enjoy working there.

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What about the cost to the public?

“The Civic Centre needs massive renovations. The library is desperately in need of more space for new programming. They have no room. The Cultural Centre is outdated and needs a new life,” Myers said. “We can do the renovations (at the Sears building) for probably less. They (the municipality) would be making a wise move.”

And Phase Two, the entertainment complex?

“We’re going to donate the land. I see donations coming in for the arena,” Myers said. “Heck, give this project some time,

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‘Zero’ profit motivation for deal: Myers volleyball, basketball, Why the sports and indoor soccer even.” entertainment centre?

Some people allege the “We’ve spoken to development team is just enough other cities and in it for the money. Care municito compalities ment?

“I can guarantee that have “I can anyone that the profit great sports guarantee motivation in this projand enteranyone that ect for me is zero. I’ve the profit tainment complexes,” chosen to live here and motivaMyers said. raise my family here, tion in this “This could project for but I don’t make my attract me is zero,” living here.” people to Myers said.

- Rob Myers town and “I’ve chogive them sen to live something to do. It’s not here and raise my family just hockey, but concerts, here, but I don’t make my Continued from page 4

living here.”

What do you say to thoughts on putting the decision in the hands of the next council?

“The reality is how many (council) seats will have new bodies in them?” Myers asked.

“Also, anyone would think this is a great thing for this community.”

If council were to approve the matter on Aug. 8, what then?

“There are still more steps to go,” Myers said.

“We want it done right so our integrity is not being questioned. At that point,

everyone would have the Chatham-Kent. And that opportunity to underopportunity is not going stand this project in more to be there forever,” Nydetail and have a better dam added. “If you want perspective of its depth.” to drag it out, I don’t What think any of happens if us are inter“One of the things the muested, and that’s the hardest to nicipality costs will approaches get across is that this continue to is an opportunity for the prorise.” all of Chatham-Kent. posal too “I would slowly? hate to And that opportunity is “One of see this not going to be there the things downtown forever.” that’s the project get - Ron Nydam hardest delayed to get with no across is that this is an end in sight. If that’s opportunity for all of the case, it won’t hap-

pen; our group will do something else with this property,” Myers said.

“We have thought of many things, but it’s not our desire. Our desire is to do something great for Chatham-Kent.”

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Opinion Help end trafficking We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating until it is no longer true: Human trafficking occurs right here in Chatham-Kent.

Until we all take notice and do our part to thwart it, our family members and friends will suffer.

We aren’t a large urban centre, so folks may think trafficking doesn’t happen here, or if it does, it’s just in a form of human traffickers using Chatham-Kent as a stash spot for victims as they shuffle them along the Highway 401 corridor.

Our community is indeed used in that manner, but our vulnerable are also being taken and exploited.

As of the end of July, there were five women in Chatham-Kent receiving support from local agencies to aid them in getting out of forced labour or sex work.

Groups are prying open the eyes of the masses on this serious issue, and are working to provide more assistance to those in need.

July 30 marked the United Nation’s World Day to End Human Trafficking. At the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre, it was heartening to see groups join forces to open one of the

centre’s bedrooms in dedication to victims of human trafficking.

Karen Hunter and the staff and volunteers at the Women’s Centre do amazing work. So too does Kelly Tallon Franklin of Courage for Freedom. She’s a trafficking survivor and an advocate for other survivors. Her organization also assists human trafficking survivors and promotes education and awareness about the issue.

She’s provincially recognized for her dedication to help trafficking survivors. To help these people combat trafficking, we need to all step up.

Signs of trafficking can include: • Young individual in the back of a car with an older person and then another person driving the car.

• Individual not taking eyes off companion, watches like a hawk.

• Person wearing inappropriate clothing for the weather or situation.

• Individuals seems afraid, anxious or depressed.

• Another person controls the individual’s conversation.

• Signs of poor health, hygiene and/ or nutrition.

Let’s do our part.

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Gas gouging continues Editor: Could someone explain why Chatham, unlike other towns nearby, has not had our gas prices go down below $1.73 a litre in eons?

Wallaceburg, Blenheim and London to name a few were recently at $1.67 a litre.

It took forever to get to the 1.73 mark here and then just prior to the long weekend, boom, an increase of six cents a litre.

Why? I know everyone hates Trudeau’s carbon tax, but surely we can get some consistency of prices in the same general area.

If the Conservatives ever want to get back in power in Canada, then maybe tackling something as a fixed gas price for a period of time – before they can jump it up six

cents at the snap of the finger and then it takes months to get back to where it was – would be a good start.

This is nothing less than price gouging, especially here in Chatham. It seems no one wants to do anything about it.

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Council need not act in haste Editor: In Chatham, a proposal is before C-K council to acquire the downtown mall property as a redeveloped multi-service municipal hub at the Sears end, and a 4,000-seat entertainment venue with storefronts along King Street.

Council meets Aug. 8 to review the “Imagine Chatham-Kent” proposal from the mall’s present

owners. The price is not clear in dollars and municipal properties expected in trade. The Cultural Centre is on the block, and it is clear that no affordable theatre is built into the mall space.

Theatre and gallery users, users of arenas and museums in every location, library users,

people around CK, need community facilities. Can we start with what we need? Can we start with what we can afford to pay, in dollars and assets?

Give us a minute, council. Don’t sign on any dotted lines. Not yet.

C.L. Coatsworth Blenheim

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C-K’s woodlot issue delayed

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Despite being on the books for over a year, further action on Chatham-Kent’s woodlot preservation bylaw will fall to the next council.

At its July 25 meeting, council opted to push the issue ahead by approving a motion put forward by Wallaceburg Coun. Aaron Hall in a 15-2 vote.

Hall is the councillor who initially pushed for just such a bylaw more than a year ago.

The new motion calls for the work of the Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole to pause, and directs staff to prepare a report on what has been done to date.

In turn, this summary will be presented to the new council before the end of 2022.

In his comments, Hall said carrying the work forward and getting the new council up to speed quickly is essential.

“The direction also provides flexibility to the new council to go in a direction they see fit,” Hall explained.

A thorny issue for the past decade, woodlot preservation has pitted

farmers and rural landowners against many who wish to protect trees.

The original motion, introduced by Hall in April 2021, was met with resistance by members of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and applauded by environment groups such as the Raging Grannies.

Earlier this year in March, council agreed to halt all action until a third-party mediator could be hired to help move the bylaw process forward.

However, no one responded to the municipality’s request for proposal for the position.

The responsibilities of the mediator as they were laid out in the RFP included determining if more information was needed, to see if further stakeholder input was needed and to prepare a framework for a woodlot preservation bylaw.

Bryan Boyle, who facilitated a similar process in 2013 which resulted in the creation of Chatham-Kent’s Natural Heritage Implementation Strategy, declined to take the job that Ontario Federation of Agriculture members had recommended him for.

Fire damages Black Bridge The Chatham Voice

Someone attempted to torch the Black Bridge in Chatham July 27.

As a result, people are being asked to stay off the bridge, as it is unsafe.

Plus, it is private property.

According to Chatham-Kent fire officials, they got the call about 6

p.m. July 27 of a fire on the bridge. Firefighters arrived to see railway ties and the wooden bridge decking ablaze.

They were able to douse the fire quickly, but officials said there was severe damage to the structure. Large gaps in the decking have impacted the integrity of the bridge.

North Kent. Coun. Jamie McGrail said that while she agrees with putting the woodlot preservation issue on pause, she’s worried nothing has been done to address not being able to find someone

to mediate the process.

In addition, Hall’s motion calls for the NHCOTW’s information to be linked to the election’s candidate page, so everyone running for office can easily access the

large amount of data.

The motion also calls for the election for a new chair and vice-chair of the committee.

Currently, Hall and South Kent Coun. Trevor Thompson hold the posi-

tions respectively.

The temporary woodlot preservation bylaw that prohibits clear cutting will remain in effect until it is officially altered by council.

2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS What’s not being told

Each year less accountability and municipal services at a higher cost to YOU! Is your current council representing YOU? Our evidence says NO! John K. Cryderman registered 3rd party municipal elections advertiser . . . . john@municipalaccountability.ca This will be a series of ads we are registered to publish under provincial authority of “3rd party advertising”. The province superseding municipal authority allows us to advertise to the public as to whether we support or oppose any candidate[s] for council in the 2022 municipal elections.

WE NO LONGER CAN SUPPORT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Materials described in our ads, between now and election time should be of major public concern to every citizen, property owner and taxpayer in Chatham-Kent. Such will explain the lack of responsible oversight by our current council. Our material is based on evidence, direct factual experiences and credibly based probabilities with municipal hall and council through ongoing investigations, especially during this last council term. Chatham-Kent has failed to provide a forensic auditor, that otherwise would expose several hidden municipal things we propose are improper to the public. Rather than CK retaining a forensic auditor every other year that would uncover areas of fraud, CK retains Deloitte accountants that only audit what is provided them from CK. Chatham-Kent then creates a risk and audit committee comprised of current council members boasting to provide additional accountability to the citizens when factually our investigations uncover testimonial evidence demonstrating this committee and Deloitte have overlooked significant areas, described by a former municipal employee as potentially fraudulent. Taxpayers continue to express, among many issues, why taxes keep rising when more business and industry investment come to Chatham-Kent whereby such investment dollars through increased income from more taxes should be used to lower or at least stabilize annual taxes but it doesn’t. Hopefully our ongoing ads will clarify some matters, more to show our community, that our local government, however meaningful some may be is NOT transparent and subsequently not accountable AND will demonstrate our current council, as meaningful as some may be, have repeatedly ignored many evidence-based issues jeopardizing the financial stability of taxpayers, additionally that which contributes to ongoing tax hikes. As meaningful as some councilors may be, over-all the current council is not NOT following legislative guidelines to their role to effectively represent citizens; instead material evidence and experiences clearly demonstrate our current council as being cheerleaders for administration by going with the flow of administration rather than the tide of what the citizens want and need. The Chatham-Kent local government, however meaningful some may be, our administration is NOT transparent, in accordance with provincial standards. Our local government actions, continue to demonstrate behavior that hides expenses from the public, all the while our continued pleadings to council, providing counil with leak-proof evidence of mismanagement, is like talking to a balloon.

Council continues to ignore the facts and will not challenge administration on the public’s behalf, as council is required to do.

We will not be supporting the current council for re-election but encourage and support a new council to represent the citizens rather than representing administration.

We are provincially registered to accept money donations to keep these ads going uncovering matters negatively affecting tax payers.

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New name honours Henson

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Some 139 years after his death, the rich legacy of abolitionist Josiah Henson has been reclaimed.

It happened in Dresden Saturday when Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site was officially renamed as the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History.

Ontario Heritage Trust CEO Beth Hanna said the new name is fitting and allows the renowned pastor, educator and Underground Railroad con-

ductor to take his rightful place in history.

“Josiah Henson is not well known in Canadian history,” Hanna explained. “He should be.”

The name change has been a long time coming. Known in the Black community as a pejorative slur, the term “Uncle Tom” became a racist insult used in a derogatory way.

Originally taken from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” – based on the real-life story of Josiah Henson – the term was corrupted by racist an-

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The Heritage Singers Canada group wowed the crowd at Emancipation Day ceremonies Saturday at the renamed Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History.

ti-Tom minstrel shows.

Henson penned his autobiography in 1849. It was titled “The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada.”

Concepts from Henson’s book based on his real-life experiences were used by Beecher Stowe when she wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Stowe’s book was published in 1852. It went on to become an international best seller and helped fuel the American Civil War. It also made Henson one of the most famous Cana-

dians of his time.

Despite the fame, Henson was never comfortable with the term “Uncle Tom.” When speaking in Scotland on a world tour, Henson told the crowd his name was not Uncle Tom and that he was Josiah Henson and “always would be.”

In 1858, Henson released another book called “Truth Stranger Than Fiction: Father Henson’s Story of His Own Life.”

Stephen Cook, long-time manager of the Dresden area site, called Henson a

“remarkable leader who embodied bravery and perseverance.”

However, Cook said his real-life achievements were “overshadowed” by the fictional Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

“During his lifetime, Henson expressed a desire to reclaim his name and legacy,” Cook said.

“We are honoured to help make this a reality here in Ontario where he chose to build a new life.”

What’s more, Aug. 1 also marks the Emancipation Day Proclamation Act. On that date in 1834, slav-

ery was abolished in the British Commonwealth, which included Canada.

Dignitaries and officials from across the region, as well as descendants of Henson, attended Saturday’s renaming ceremony.

The new online link for the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canada History can be found at heritagetrust.on.ca/jhm.

The Ontario Heritage Trust will continue to operate the five-acre site on the outskirts of Dresden.

It houses Henson’s final home, a pioneer church and an interpretive centre.

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This year’s run in Chatham is set for Sep. 18 and will coincide with hundreds of runs across Canada.

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Cowan named Callwood recipient The Chatham Voice

Compassion. Kerry Cowan has it in spades.

Her service and compassion through the Chatham-Kent Hospice earned her the 2022 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Chatham-Kent.

“Kerry can always be found where there is a need. Whether someone needs a laugh, or a listening ear, Kerry gives

of herself in the service of others,” Melanie Watson, co-ordinator of volunteer services with the hospice, said in a media release. “She is a friend and mentor to the team. During the pandemic, she was among the first to return to her role, taking extra shifts in order to support the staff team and those receiving care.”

With a passion for palliative care, Cowan joined the

hospice’s volunteer advisory committee in 2014 to assist with the development of the volunteer program for the new Chatham-Kent Hospice.

Since then, she continues her committee role and has been very active in supporting the residents and their loved ones. Adding to the hospice’s home-like atmosphere, she is a welcoming presence to visitors at reception, assists with holiday

decorating and more.

“I believe in making each day worth living. Volunteering at C-K Hospice has given me the opportunity to be part of an amazing team who truly know how to provide end-of-life care the right way.

It is an honour to be involved with Happa yvery those who are experiencing emotional and difficultCtime,” anadCowa an said.

Day was The June Callwood Award established in 1994 to acknowledge and thank outstanding hospice

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Nominations period runs to Aug. 19 The Chatham Voice

As of July 29, a total of 22 people have submitted their nomination papers for this fall’s municipal election.

To date, incumbent Darrin Canniff is the only

candidate vying for the mayor’s chair.

Chatham, Ward 6: Amy Finn, Marjorie Crew, Karen Kirkwood-Whyte, Brock McGregor, Derek Robertson, Dava Robichaud, Bonny Pigeon and Carson Warrener.

Wallaceburg, Ward 5: Aaron Hall and Carmen McGregor.

North Kent, Ward 4: Jamie McGrail and Rhonda Jubenville.

East Kent, Ward 3: Matt Lamarche, Morena McDonald, David Van-

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Meth seized; ’Burg man charged The Chatham Voice

Police seized about $15,000 in suspected methamphetamines in Wallaceburg recently.

The OPP, along with the Chatham-Kent Police Service, executed a search warrant July 21 on Fraser Street.

A Wallaceburg man, 60,

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Free food in Freedom Park pantry The Chatham Voice

Friday FreeHelpCK opened its newest pantry recently, this time in BME Freedom Park in Chatham The organization opened the pantry with the support of folks from East Side Pride and the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum on hand.

Included in the group was Dorothy Wright Wallace of the historical society, who was a member of the church that once stood on the

site of the park.

East Side Pride co-founder and municipal councillor Marjorie Crew was also on hand.

FreeHelpCK takes care of several pantries around Chatham, and one in Dresden as well.

They are restocked on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Geri Hugson is the founder of FreeHelpCk a Christian based charity. She brought her vision of helping the less fortunate to life over the last four years.

Returning Customers Tom and Joan Holtby of Thamesville are seen with Luce Cools picking up their brand new 2022 Ram Classic quad cab pickup. This is their 2nd vehicle they have purchased from Luce.

Enjoy driving in your new vehicle this summer and thank you for returning to support local!

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FreeHelpCK, with a little support from their friends, recently marked the opening of a pantry in BME Freedom Park in Chatham. The public pantry is restocked twice weekly.

CKHAF funds program The Chatham Voice

A sizeable funding commitment from the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF) to the hospital’s new withdrawal management service will allow renovations to be completed.

The Foundation has announced it will kick in $450,000 towards finishing the project – the first of its kind in Chatham-Kent.

The donor-funded contributions will be used to revamp the hospital’s former outpatient mental health services to house withdrawal management, along with the Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic.

In November, RAAM clinic services will also expand to the Wallaceburg campus.

Both CKHAF president Mary Lou Crowley and board of directors’ chair Bob Hockney said the community has stepped up to help the project in big way, noting mental health and addictions impact many families.

“I feel truly privileged to be a part of a community that is so proactive

in supporting local health care,” Hockney said in a media release.

Earlier in the campaign, the United Way of Cha-

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

Mermaid and Dragon Eggs oh my!

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

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

• Bingo - come and join the Ladies Auxiliary for fun and prizes playing Bingo at 642 Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham at 7:00 p.m. Hot dogs/french fries for sale. For info call 519-351-8733.

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.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. 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 is also available by calling 519351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, August 6, 2022: • Read to Ride at the Wallaceburg Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library, sponsored by The Wallaceburg Knights of Pythias. Children in grade 2 or ages 6 to 8 will receive one ballot per book read to enter a draw to win one of two bikes and helmets. The goal of program is to instill the importance of reading in students early. Contest runs June 25 – September 3.

• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:30am. Take out only.

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

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• Free Help CK BBQ Fundraiser at Sobeys in Chatham. 11:00am3:00pm. Free Draw. Cotton Candy $3.00. Hotdogs, burgers, sausages, pop, water. freehelpck.com Sunday, August 7, 2022: • Dresden Christian Concert - Dave Randall with message from Rev. Barry Kentner. Drive-in concert features 50 minutues of live music and a 10 minute message from an are 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 - for former Mid-County Ford).

• Hope is in the Air, celebration of unity, presented by UCB Radio 89.3. Everyone is invited to this epic outdoor worship service at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport. 10:00am-12:00pm. Bring your lawnchairs! Come on out and enjoy great worship music

by Chatham-Kent locals, a great message from Doug Rowley, pastor of the Gathering Place in

Ridgetown, and closing the event with praise is musical guest and six-time covenant award winner, Brooke Nicholls! Donations will be taken to benefit Loads of Love and Ukrainian Refugee families coming to Chatham-Kent.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022: • TD Summer Reading Programs at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. Watercolor Silhouette. Ready to paint?! We have the supplies.

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• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00. Shuffleboard starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am– 1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, August 11, 2022: • TD Summer Reading Programs at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. Fairy Tale BINGO. Fun and prizes! Ages 5+. Registration not required. 2:30pm.

• Thursday Party in the Park: Join CK Rec and our Community Partners at Kinsmen Park, Dresden 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!

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

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46. Actress Ryan 47. Digital audiotape 48. Expression of creative skill 49. Scientific instrument 52. Dog-__: marked for later 55. Israeli city __ Aviv 56. Fencing sword 60. Turkish title 61. Wise individuals 63. Cold wind 64. Popular type of shoe 65. The territory occupied by a nation 66. Tattle 67. Chop up 68. Actress Zellweger 69. Romanian city CLUES DOWN 1. Female of a horse 2. Bowfin 3. Chinese dynasty 4. Small venomous snake 5. Global news agency 6. Common fractions 7. American state 8. Tired 9. Boxing’s GOAT 10. Made less severe

11. A group of countries in special alliance 12. God of fire Hindu) 13. Northeast Indian ethnic group 21. Anchor ropes 23. They __ 25. Apprehend 26. Autonomic nervous system 27. A theatrical performer 28. 2-door car 29. Partner to flowed 32. Pair of small hand drums 33 Former Houston footballer 34. Discharge 36. Former women’s branch of the military 37. Partner to cheese 38. Witch 40. Live in a dull way 41. Satisfies 43. Snakelike fish 44. Consume 46. Type of student 47. Erase 49. Instruct 50. Girl’s given name 51. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation 52. Every one of two or more things 53. Indian city 54. Greek letters 57. Weapon 58. Geological times 59. Cycle in physics 61. Soviet Socialist Republic 62. Witness

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Business

Orthodontics centre coming to Chatham The Chatham Voice

An award-winning orthodontics centre is set to take shape in Chatham.

Dr. Maxwell Abraham and the Abraham Orthodontics team plan to build a spacious new building, a second centre to complement their Leamington office.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new $2-million structure to be located at 729 St. Clair St., took place July 22.

Local officials, including Mayor Darrin Canniff, were on hand.

Abraham Orthodontics is well known for its services as it has been providing orthodontic services to the region for the past six years.

The business operates on the premise of affordable and accessible care

providing state-of-the-art orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign technology and Light Force, the world’s first 3-D printed braces.

“We are thrilled to be growing with this community and to better serve our current and future families,” Dr. Abraham said in a media release.

New clients at Abraham Orthodontics are offered a free orthodontic exam and consultation.

The team is anticipating a winter opening for the Chatham location.

An additional 1,200 sq. feet of space will also be

available for lease at the new building.

Abraham was named Young Professional of the Year by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2020. He currently serves on the board of Erie Shores Healthcare and the Ontario Association of Orthodontists.

Euro approval for AgMedica

AgMedica Bioscience Inc. has been granted EU GMP certification (European Union Good Manufacturing Practices) from the Cologne district government in Germany for dried flower produced in its pharma-grade indoor cannabis grow facility here in Chatham.

EU GMP certification is the highest recognition available to companies

in the pharmaceutical space. AgMedica has demonstrated capability in following the guidelines that provide instruction for manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance in order to ensure AgMedica’s product is safe for human consumption.

This certification is an essential piece needed to export EU GMP certificated pharmaceutical grade medical cannabis to importers and distributors in international markets that require EU GMP certification, allowing for global expansion.

Dr. Trevor Henry, CEO, AgMedica Bioscience Inc. said in a media release, “This achievement is another assent to AgMedica’s approach to quality, consistency, and high standards. Achiev-

ing EU GMP gives AgMedica access to markets throughout Europe and across the globe.”

AgMedica distinguishes itself as one of few fully indoor grow facilities in Canada that have achieved this level of certification.

Fuel up at Fuel 4 You +

Fuel 4 You + is open in downtown Chatham at 48 Fifth St. Rachel Laidler and team offer daily specials, with a fresh meal menu.

Keto items can be prepared by request, as well

as veggie or gluten-free options.

Can’t get there? They offer delivery as well.

Stop by for your menu, call 519-351-6288 or e-mail at CKfuel4you@ gmail.com • 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. Send your information to bruce@chathamvoice.com.

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Christine and Dr. Maxwell Abraham, along with Mayor Darrin Canniff and Matt Reaume of C-K Economic Development celebrate a new location for Abraham Orthodontics, which will be built at 729 St. Clair St. in Chatham.

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Life

Local woman wins $50K The Chatham Voice

Picking her own numbers paid off for Chatham’s Maria Therese Bailey recently, as she won $50,000 through the OLG. Bailey’s Daily Keno 8 Pick on June 28 earned her the payout.

Bailey said she chooses her own numbers when playing Daily Keno and this is the first time she’s won big.

“I checked the winning numbers online and then double

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Pollinator habitat chat on Sept. 12

checked them at the store. I thought to myself, ‘Am I seeing this correct?’ and then realized, yes this is happening,” she said in a media release.

After sharing the news with her husband, he was questioning if it was real too.

Bailey said she plans to take a trip to Europe.

The winning ticket was purchased at Delta Variety on Horner Avenue in Etobicoke, Maria Therese Bailey shows off her $50,000 winnings in a recent lottery win.

Ont.

A Canadian author who is an expert on indigneous plants and the many benefits of pollinator gardens will be giving a virtual/live presentation through the Chatham-Kent Public Library this fall.

Lorraine Johnson, who with biologist Sheila Colla recently published “A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee: Creating Habitat for Native Pollinators,” will give a talk about creating outdoor spaces for pollinators.

The Sept. 12 event kicks off the fall seed program.

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Classifieds

Pick us up every week at any of these locations!

Chatham: Anne’s Smoke Shop, Downtown Chatham Centre, Legion Branch 628, Maple City Bakery, Active Lifestyle Centre, Wednesday Market, Royal LePage, Pharmasave, 7-11, Schinkels, Lenover, Betty Brite Wallaceburg: Shoppers Drug Mart, 99.1CKXS, Taylor’s Variety, Black Goose, No Frills, Hometown Deli Dresden: MacTavish Pharmacy, Thamesville: Fast & Fresh, Movie Den, Studio 519

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Blenheim: McIntyre I.D.A. Pharmacy, Jim’s Barber Shop, Blenheim Seniors Centre, Blenheim Variety, Blenheim Municipal Service Centre Erieau: Eau Buoy, Bayside Brew Pub Pain Court: Pain Court Market, Central Tavern Mitchell’s Bay: Mitchell’s Bay Variety, Dover Duds Merlin: Merlin General Store Tilbury: Ashley’s Place Charing Cross: Post Office/Bert’s Plumbing Wheatley: Circle K Store, Jack’s Restaurant

Also online at chathamvoice.com Have a story idea or question?

Give us a call at 519-397-2020

Rentals

SENIORS APARTMENTS

Studio or 1 Bedroom Includes: • housekeeping • laundry • meals • cable TV • phone • access to on-site pool For a tour, call us at 519-627-9292 80 McNaughton Ave. Wallaceburg, ON

Asphalt

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

Loans

MORTGAGES / LOANS

CONSOLIDATE DEBTS LOWER YOUR PAYMENTS

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

with INTEREST ONLY payments at 5.95% (P+1.25%) Borrow $5,000 for $24.79/mth $10,000 for $49.58/mth $25,000 for $123.96/mth

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.

Sample of payments if you qualify

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Classifieds

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Mary Castein ~ June 3rd, 1930 - August 5th, 2009 It will be thirteen years since you left us Mary.

We all miss you more each day.

We’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when, but I know, we’ll meet again some sunny day.

Keep smiling through, just like you used to do, till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away.

Absence makes the heart remember.

T.T.F.N. All my love, B.

Happy Birthday

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Yard Sale

YARD SALE 19 Degge St. Old bottles, cups, figurines, tools. August 6 at 9:00am.

For Sale

Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements.

Everyday/ Holidays.

Ready-to-go.

Many colours available. $35.

519-354-3411

Happy Birthday Happy 102nd Birthday Dorothy!

This picture is of Dorothy Kerr being surprised Sunday, her 102nd birthday.

Her family had taken her out Saturday for a family get-together. Dorothy use to sing with the Silver Threads of Wallaceburg.

The newer group, the Bluewater Ensemble, sang several old songs under director Dennis Myers, and pianist Betty Knowles and Tom Members. A special renditions of “It’s A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong was sung by all before she blew out the candles on her cake.

Cake and juice was had by all at the Oaks Retirement Village. If you like to sing, practices are starting up the second Wednesday from 1-3:30pm after Labour Day at the St. James Church, Wallaceburg.

Happy 102 Dorothy!

Do you like to walk? Want to get some exercise?

A youth looking for a small job?

The Chatham Voice is looking for permanent carriers in these areas: • Norway Maple, Red Maple • Home Place, Gateway Walk, Villa Court • Pheasant, Crane • Cardinal, Lark, Dove Papers are brought to you on Tuesday afternoon and you have until Thursday at 7pm to have the papers delivered to all of the houses on your route.

Contact Michelle today 519-397-2020, ext.226 michelle@chathamvoice.com

4 Firestone Tires. P22550R-17 (935) $150.00. 519397-0928.

Hospital Bed and air mattress with 4 rails. Single adjustable. Great shape. Used only 8 months. $600. 519-3515081.

Wanted

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

Wanted to Buy: Antiques, costume jewelery, gold, silver, coins, military, furniture, tools.

We Buy All Paid Cash.

519-727-8894.

Ministry

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

519-354-3532.

OBITUARIES Carol Pennell 71, Monday, July 25, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

David Ross 63, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Anne Webster 77, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Edwin Huff 86, Saturday, July 23, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Connie Holmes 69, Saturday, July 23, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home

Mary Baillargeon 92, Saturday, July 23, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Bela “Bill” Keseru 83, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home

Bill Robinson 91, Saturday, July 23, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

John Jouwsma 80, Saturday, July 23, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Della Lola Plaunt 93, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Katheryna Kirenko 99, Sunday, July 24, 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Bertha Farrelly 95, Friday, July 29, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Clara Cartier 91, Sunday, July 24, 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Douglas Rose Friday, July 29, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mary-Lou Reid Thursday, July 21 Life Transitions Thomas Cunningham Friday, July 22 Life Transitions

David Murphy Wednesday, July 20, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home Gladys Baxter 52, Sunday, July 24 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Judy Grocott 82, Thursday, July 28, 2022 Life Transitions Abraham Aartsen 68, Monday, July 25, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

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