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Perfect weather made for a great turnout of the 36th rendition of Wallaceburg’s annual WAMBO event. Classic cars, boats, trucks, tractors, buses, fire trucks – like the one shown here with brothers Henry, 4, and Everett Jacques, 7, on board – and motorcycles were among the unique vehicles and vessels on display. There was also plenty of food, fun and entertainment at the event to delight the crowd.

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Jayden and Grady VanGassen unveiled a new plaque commemorating Jackson Park in Dresden Aug. 7. The plaque is part of a municipal-wide initiative recognizing important milestones in Chatham-Kent’s past.

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The program, a collaboration between the Chatham-Kent Heritage Network, the Kent Historical Society and the municipality, is installing 12 large, colourful plaques marking a range of significant events and individuals.

Officially installed Aug. 7, a plaque at Dresden’s Jackson Park is the latest to take shape.

It honours the site that’s been

dubbed the “historical heart of Dresden,” paying homage to the land that between 1871 to the 1950s once housed an impressive two-storey brick town hall, a market square, cattle stockyards, a bandshell, fairgrounds and more.

The land for the park was originally acquired from the British American Institute, a school for formerly enslaved people founded by abolitionist Rev. Josiah Henson, Rev. Hiram Wilson and J.C. Fuller. The school had 300 acres at the time and officials were unable to use it all, prompting the sale of a portion.

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According to Lisa Gilbert, C-K Heritage Network chair and president of the Kent Historical Society, the commemorative plaque idea has been in the works among local history buffs for a long time. However, the idea finally came together in 2022.

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C-K cops hit the streets on foot

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Chatham-Kent police officers are back walking a beat this month.

During Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings, officers will walk the beat in the downtowns of Chatham and Wallaceburg.

Kirk Earley, chief of the Chatham-Kent Police Service, said the feedback after the first weekend was quite positive.

“Judging by some of the emails I got and when I was in a few shops talking, they just loved it,” he said. “We’re going to try it for the rest of the month and Chief Kirk Earley probably do it into September.”

Officers walk the beat from started (as a police officer),” he 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and said. “It is traditionally an effecSaturdays in the heart of Wal- tive strategy. It builds relationlaceburg and Chatham. Earley ships with the community. It said there are no analytics to builds and enhances trust and tangibly show actual crimes engagement.”

Clarke would like to see more being prevented, but there will done, and not be other ways to from a police pergauge success.

“It is traditionally an spective, to adWhen officers effective strategy. It dress downtown complete their issues involving beats, Earley said builds relationships homeless people. they’ll complete with the community. It “This is only goand submit re- builds and enhances ports. trust and engagement.” ing to be a partial solution to the “We’ll see the in- - Chief Kirk Earley problem we’re teractions and if having,” she there was any enforcement,” he said. “We’ll ana- said. “These folks need some lyze and see if there has been a help. They need accommodations and treatment. We need reduction in calls.” a more permanent solution to He is confident there will be.

“Key parts of the project are to the homeless problem in Chaengage the community and in- tham-Kent.”

Having police officers “shoo crease visibility. It’s a crime dethem along from terrent,” he said. one spot to anothChandra Clarke, “This is absolutely er hasn’t worked co-owner of Turns vital. Our community & Tales on King loves it; our businesses for other municipalities,” Clarke Street, said the increased presence love it; and once some continued. “This of our younger memreally shouldn’t is appreciated. be a police issue.

“We’re happy to bers do it (walk the These are folks see more police beat), they’ll see how who are strugattention to the is- much support there is gling; they’re sues downtown, down on their for sure,” she in our community for the police service.” luck. We want to said. see solutions that Earley said hav- - Chief Kirk Earley are going to help ing officers walk these folks get back on their a beat can be very beneficial.

“It was something that had feet.”

Earley agreed. been spoken to me about, and “From a policing perspective, something I did when I first

we agree that this is not some- 10 p.m. time is for two reasons, there is more to be discussed. thing we can arrest our way Earley said. One is that crime The strategic plan for the poout of. This is a community is- analysis numbers indicate those lice service needs refreshing sue, which involves communi- hours on Fridays and Satur- at the end of this year. There ty stakeholders, Public Health, days are when there is a spike is a public survey where peofire, EMS, police and really all in the number of people who ple can offer input. It can be aspects of our municipal team.” are walking about in the down- accessed at ca1se.voxco.com/ But Earley added there are towns, while the second is calls S2/55/2024/. benefits to increased interaction for service increase later in the The survey is confidential and between police and local home- night, making it hard to staff anonymous, police officials less people. the foot patrols past that point. said, and is hosted by a partner “This also allows our officers The foot patrols are on the ta- company so the CKPS won’t see to build trust and enhances re- ble for future police strategy in who completed the responses. lationships with the individuals Chatham-Kent, and Earley said The survey runs until Aug. 23. at the encampment,” he said. ~ THANK YOU FOR Case law out of WaterSHOPPING LOCAL ~ loo prevents police from forcefully dismantling and removing homeless encampments.

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Plaques to be featured in 12 locations towards the cost of each individual plaque, valued at around $2,000 each.

Networking took place, a nomination process was held, and 12 sites were selected by a commit-

tee.

Gilbert said the plaques, each containing a QR code, are an important tool to raise awareness about the significance of local history.

“Plaques are a very public way for everybody to learn about their local heritage,” Gilbert explained. “Local history is by far the most signifSaturday, August 24, 2024 • 9:00am - 1:00pm icant and important part Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm of history. It involves names, people and places that we pass by every day.” s 5 Pin chip f o g a b Plus, she said, the plaquE FRE k L e in r a d g ing effort has brought ll u a e s start and sm 2nd together historians from d n Sept. 6/7/ at 1st a s around the municipali8 te a d n o registrati ty, creating a shared net2024 only work where people work together.

Smurfs - 3 & 4 yrs old Juniors not 15yrs at Dec.31/24 “Chatham-Kent is a very large municipality,” Born in 2020 & 2021 Friday Nights: 6:15pm Gilbert said, noting the Saturdays: 9:00am Supervisor: John Montgomery plaque project helps loSupervisor: Aaliyah Alexander Sunday Nights: 6:15pm cal residents learn about their collective past.

Supervisor: Harold Moninger “It’s beneficial to everyPeeWees not 8yrs at Dec.31/24 one,” she added.

Saturdays: 9:00am Seniors not 20yrs at Dec.31/24 A total of nine plaques are already in place, inSupervisor: Dan Devolder Sunday Nights: 6:15pm cluding: Supervisor: Dave Hansen • The first in Chatham’s Bantams not 11 yrs at Dec. 31/24 Stirling Park honours 5-Pin Program Director the storied Chatham CoFriday Nights: 6:15pm Roger Martin loured All-Stars. SponSupervisor: Garry Pask 519-352-4725 sored by the descendants Saturdays: 11:00am of team members, the Supervisor: Bill Mifflin plaque tells the coura5 Pin Registration Fee - $45.00 geous story of the all5-PIN YBC program will pay registration for 3rd & subsequent children in a family Black baseball team, that in 1934 broke barriers by facing down racism to claim an all-Ontario provincial baseball champi-

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into decline in the 1970s followonship.

• A plaque has also been erect- ing a mercury contamination ed in Thamesville in honour scare. It never fully recovered.

• A plaque acknowledging the of the Ferguson Opera House.

Built by the prominent Ferguson significance of the glass indusfamily, the 400-seat theatre drew try to the community of Wallatop-notch talent to the area. It ceburg has also been installed.

Starting out as was damaged by Sydenham Glass a fire in the 1950s “Plaques are a very in 1884, the factoand torn down in public way for everyry was the town’s the 1960s. body to learn about main economic • The former Craford Settle- their local heritage. Lo- driver for more ment, located near cal history is by far the than a century before closing in Morpeth, has also most significant and been commemo- important part of histo- 1999. At its peak it employed 1,400 rated. Dating back ry. It involves names, workers. Around to the War of 1812, American soldiers people and places that 500 people lost were captured by we pass by every day.” their jobs when the doors shut the British at the - Lisa Gilbert and the business site when they went to look for cattle. The in- was moved to the United States cident took place in 1813 during and Mexico.

• A trio of prominent Merlin the Battle of the Thames following a skirmish at McCrae House families have been recognized where the Americans were at- by a plaque in this West Kent hamlet. The founding families, tacked by the British.

• A plaque at Erieau, recogniz- central to the settlement’s develing the important role tourism opment, include the surnames has played in the community, Smith, Marshall and Dent.

Three additional plaques have has also been erected. Then, as now, Erieau was known as a yet to be installed under the bustling summer resort village. current initiative. Blenheim’s In the past it was the southerly historical municipal buildings hub of the Erie and Huron Rail- on Talbot Street, that were torn road that was built in 1886. The down in the 1950, will be comrailway brought scores of trav- memorated.

•A plaque will also be erected ellers to the town.

• The 1854 Baptiste Creek train in Highgate to commemorate disaster has also been marked. the famous find of an intact Located close to present day Mastodon skeleton on a local Jeanette’s Creek, the crisis killed farm in 1890. Following a tale 57 people and injured more with many twists and turns, the than 100. Even though the train skeleton is now housed at the accident occurred some 170 University of North Dakota. years ago, it is still listed as one The final plaque in the series of the top 10 railway disasters in will acknowledge Abraham Canadian history.

Iredell, an early surveyor who • A plaque at surveyed Chatham in 1796.

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Food festival cancelled Aug. 16-18 The Chatham Voice

Chatham-Kent’s first annual International Food Festival (IFF) slated for Aug. 16-18 has been postponed.

In a Facebook message, organizers said rising costs and a lack of sponsorships led to this year’s cancellation.

Part of the recently announced Taste of Chatham-Kent (ToCK) initia-

tive, the food festival was to be held in Chatham’s Tecumseh Park.

Mayor Darrin Canniff, who co-chairs ToCK with Dava Robichaud and Tracy Callaghan, said it’s unfortunate the festival was postponed.

“They (organizers) wanted to make sure it is a success,” the mayor said, explaining the campaign started “fairly late.

“But we’d love to see

Housing proposed for old Uyen property The Chatham Voice

A large-scale residential development is in the works on the site of the former Monsignor Uyen School.

Later this fall, council is expected to consider a planning application that would see the construction of 160 dwelling units in a row-house-style development in Birdland.

To accommodate the project, council will need to amend C-K’s official plan, as well as change the current zoning bylaw.

Located at 255 Lark St., the project encompasses 4.5 acres. If approved, the

former school will be torn down to allow construction to proceed and a total of 210 parking spaces will be created. Lark Street and Partridge Crescent will provide access to the new development.

According to a municipal planning application made by a numbered Ontario company, each unit will have a separate entrance.

It’s still early in the process, but officials expect a public meeting will be held on the matter in September, with the issue to come back to Chatham-Kent council for approval in October.

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it happen next year,” he added.

On the IFF Facebook page, officials said they were “extremely saddened” to announce the postponement. Some of the factors behind the

move include increased event and infrastructure costs, lack of sponsorships and vendor availability.

According to the post, events in Ontario have seen an increase of 30-40

per cent, while revenues decreased between 40-60 per cent for most events.

A range of smaller food vendors had been lined up for C-K, but the timeline conflicted with Toronto’s Canadian Nation-

al Exhibition with some of the vendors heading there.

However, other ToCK events are moving ahead, with the two-month initiative concluding at the end of September.

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Opinion The beat goes on

Kudos to the decision makers at the Chatham-Kent Police Service for literally putting boots on the ground.

For the month of August, and hopefully into September and beyond, officers will walk the beat in downtown Chatham and Wallaceburg on Fridays and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The effort works on multiple levels.

First and foremost, it’s a crime deterrent. Someone considering breaking the law who sees a police officer or two in their area of ill intent will definitely reconsider such activity.

Second, the police presence is a reassuring sight for downtown business owners, employees and customers.

Seeing officers present for people who don’t break the law is always reassuring.

There have been some strange goings on in the downtown over many months. A great deal of the blame is heaped upon our local homeless population.

Very convenient, but not always true, for sure.

Regardless, police officers will be more approachable by the public when walking the beat. They’ll also be engaging, seeking out people with which to converse. The dialogue can be mutually beneficial, with informa-

tion and trust exchanged.

Too often, a member of the public’s encounter with police take place while the citizen is at a low point, whether they are a victim of crime or someone being arrested for a crime. It’s all business and all they see is the badge.

But there are people behind the badge. Having a chance for a conversation without tension reveals police are just average citizens with a challenging job to do.

In terms of crime deterrence, downtown illicit drug use should be curtailed, at least during the beat-walking hours. Same with break-ins, dine and dash attempts, shoplifting, and potentially impaired driving. If someone who has enjoyed one too many glasses of wine with dinner walks out of a downtown restaurant and spots an officer nearby, it could spur the person to grab a cab rather than attempt to drive while impaired.

And Lord knows impaired driving charges are plaguing Chatham-Kent ever since the pandemic.

There is great potential for good to come out of cops walking the beat, and we really don’t see any downside, except perhaps when there is a need for massive police presence elsewhere during an emergency situation.

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Preserve the trees on Victoria Avenue Editor’s note: This letter was sent to members of Chatham-Kent council.

It was with regret and dismay that I learned of the renewed plans to remove trees from Victoria Avenue; 16 this year and another 14 possibly to follow.

As this comes after a loss of a substantial number of trees due to last August’s exceptional weather event, the plan will have the effect of doubling the devastation.

It is doubtful that the rationale behind this proposal – to prevent injury to pedestrians and avoid liability to the municipality – is supported by the history of accidents (and fatalities) caused by falling branches in Chatham.

It is a reasonable assumption that taxpayers do not expose themselves to unusual hazards during storms.

There is moreover no reasonable demand on any social institution requiring the removal of any and all remotely potential risk to every person in Chatham-Kent.

Life entails exposure to

reasonably accepted risk; driving on Highway 401 provides more injuries, not to mention fatalities, than casual strolling under the trees on Victoria Avenue.

The further deforestation of Victoria, added to the gaping spaces already existing, will have a visually disconcerting effect on the elegance and stately ambiance of the avenue.

It is precisely this charm that attracts taxpayers to the pleasure of walking, dog walking, jogging and socializing between and under its double row of trees daily.

It might also be noted that the value of the real estate on the street (and the taxes) are not unrelated to the pleasure of living in this location.

It is moreover unfair to those who have made the investment of purchasing residences there to deprive them of the environment they paid to inhabit.

As a tourist destination, this city does not need

another deficit; our unique Victorian heritage and architecture have already suffered enough due to a lack of foresight.

Furthermore, as a city that declared a climate emergency, should we be careless about removing this many trees, each of which removes a ton of atmospheric carbon dioxide annually while replacing a ton of oxygen? As well, the carbon stored in the tree root system will be released.

Another solution needs to be sought. Perhaps the removal of obviously diseased trees and branches only, and the immediate replanting of trees cut down, including those taken down in the past is the answer.

We must approach the preservation of our architectural and cultural Victorian heritage setting with care and concern, as values for the future and its generations, if we are to leave them any of it.

John Arts Chatham

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’Burg walking bridge reopens The Chatham Voice

Just in time for WAMBO, Wallaceburg’s walking bridge was back in operation.

The L.O. Stonehouse Pedestrian Bridge was to

re-open at 4 p.m. Aug. 9 ahead of the weekend festivities.

Closed for a lengthy period due to structural deterioration, the revamp includes a new design and fabrication of the

main and lift spans. The rehabilitation took the structure’s cultural heritage into account and new LED lighting has been added to illuminate the bridge at night.

C-K Mayor Darrin Can-

niff said he’s thrilled to see the bridge – an important link connecting the north and south sides of the community – completed in time for Wallaceburg’s premiere event.

“The team in infrastruc-

ture and engineering has been working tirelessly to bring this key pedestrian bridge back into use for the people of Wallaceburg,” Canniff said in a media release.

The lift span portion of

the bridge, which was operable during WAMBO, allowing for the passage of larger boats, is again closed until Aug. 16, weather permitting, to complete touch-ups on the bridge coating.

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that includes the size and structure of council; how councillors are elected and the electoral ward boundaries.

Two public meetings to gather input on the issue will be held at the John D. Bradley Centre later this month. The first will take place Aug. 22 in meeting room A from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The second, also at the Bradley Centre in meeting room A, is slated for Aug. 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The meetings will be live streamed on Chatham-Kent’s municipal Facebook page and YouTube channels.

An online survey will also be conducted and can be found on the Let’s Talk C-K page.

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An education session designed to familiarize first-time school bus riders heading to the classroom will be held in Chatham on Aug. 17.

Parents who want to prepare their

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Are you and your spouse on board about the downsizing decision? Many people need time to process the idea of leaving their home and moving to a new space. If one of you is ready for the move and the other isn’t, continue the conversation with gentleness, sharing all the advantages that downsizing will bring to you as a couple. Start the conversation early and know that it may require patience.

Involve your family in the conversation, especially if you have children or dependents living with you. Be prepared that you may meet with resistance. Your family has an emotional attachment to your home and they may not want you to move. That is perfectly normal!

Share with them why you feel it’s the right time for you to downsize. Let them know that you have carefully weighed the pros and cons. Tell them that this is what you want and that you need their support and help for what is ahead. It may take a bit of patience with them too.

Hopefully they will come to understand that this is the best decision for you.

Effective communication is key to a successful downsizing experience. Open, honest discussions with your partner and family ensure everyone is on board and excited about the new chapter. Downsizing can be positive and rewarding, requiring teamwork, understanding, and careful planning. Start the conversation today and take the first step towards a simpler, more fulfilling life.

Points of Interest from Barb Phillips

I have taken some excerpts from Realtor.ca website to pass along to our readers. These are general points of interest and of benefit to all Realtors and prospective buyers/sellers. As written on Realtor.ca How your REALTOR® can help you A REALTOR® is your No. 1 resource and support to help you smoothly navigate the home buying process. They can help you: • determine if you’re eligible for government homeownership incentive programs; • assess mortgage products and different types of lenders to see what fits; • get a feel for the neighbourhood you desire by sharing details about nearby schools, parks, and other amenities; • find the right home to suit your needs; • negotiate a purchase price and contract terms, and direct you through complex contracts; • find qualified industry professionals, such as real estate lawyers, home appraisers and home inspectors; and • plan for closing costs and other related expenses.

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Our Find a REALTOR® page lets you sort by location, name, and office, as well as choose from a variety of language preferences, designations, and specialties.

As you drive through prospective neighbourhoods, jot down the names and numbers of REALTORS® you see on local advertising and yard signs. Open houses are also a great way to meet REALTORS® face-to-face.

Maybe your friends and family members have worked with a REALTOR® they love! Ask them to pass your name and contact information along.

Many REALTORS® are active on social media and can be reached out to directly through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. When you’re browsing properties on REALTOR.ca, you can also contact REALTORS® directly through the website or a specific listing.

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Hospice Gala returns Oct. 25

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

As we enjoy the heat of summer, thoughts shift ahead to fall and memorable events, including the annual Hospice Benefit Gala.

The event, taking place Oct. 25 at the Chatham Armoury, is the seventh rendition of this popular fundraiser. To date, the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation has raised $445,000 through past galas.

This time around, Jodi Maroney, executive director of the foundation, said this year’s theme for the formal event remains a secret. She only told The Voice that it involves a great deal of colour.

The gala evening has been a success thanks to a symbiotic relationship.

“This wouldn’t be possible without all our sponsors and the donors of all our auction items. It’s really a community effort between the donors, our volunteers and our guests,” Maroney said.

One of the highlights of the night is always a special Hospice Heart Story shared by a local family, hospice officials said.

On top of the meal and the memories, the gala features live and silent auctions and a diamond giveaway. Mitton Jewellers returns with the popular Diamond Draw.

“We’re having a finished diamond piece this year,” Maroney said. “In the past, we had a loose diamond.”

The Golden Ticket opportunity is back. Introduced in 2023, Maroney said a limited group of attendees receive a golden ticket, which goes into a draw.

The winner gets to pick an item of their choice from the silent auction table.

With the auctions, Maroney said organizers like to offer something a little different when possible.

“We like to focus on experiences with the auctions. It’s about highlighting spending time with friends and family and making life-long memo-

ries,” she said. “Those are the kinds of things that keep families strong.”

Also back this year is a DJ for after-auction entertainment. Maroney said a number of gala attendees head home after dinner, but not everyone.

“Some guests have paid for a babysitter and they want to make an evening of it,” she said.

Maroney said tickets are a hot commodity.

“It does sell out fairly quickly. We do have a lot of guests that come back each year,” she said. “It’s wonderful that they continue their support. It’s a really fun evening. And it’s memorable and meaningful as well.”

There are roughly 80 tickets still for sale for the 350-seat event. Tickets are $200 per person, which includes a $50 tax receipt.

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Youth options offered by concert band The Chatham Voice

The Chatham Concert Band’s long-held tradition of introducing the gift of playing music to the local community continues.

Running at the Tecumseh Park bandshell since 1960, the free Music Makers program is open to all ages. Coinciding with the school year, it begins in September and concludes next June.

Classes are held each Saturday morning. Three different offerings include a “Breaking Ground” recorder and bucket drumming class for beginners; a “Building Foundations” introduction to band

instruments for those with some musical background; and a “Raise the Roof” junior band class for those with prior musical experience.

The program is open to age seven years and

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Interested participants can register for the Music Makers program online at www.chathamconcertband.ca.

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Business

New shop caters to the cute ones Chris Papple, also received a scholarship.

Lemky will be attending Western University in London.

Aiden Spafford, whose father is CKAR member Chris Spafford, has also received a scholarship. He’s heading to McMaster University in Hamilton.

The scholarship program is open

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There’s a new business open in downtown Chatham.

Park Avenue Baby Boutique is a labour of love for owner Nancy Davey. Her husband passed away earlier this year and the 62-year-old mother of five has focussed on saving for the past two years to open this store.

Davey said the store will carry a variety of clothing, educational toys, cribs and carriages.

Park Avenue Baby Boutique is located at 163 King St. in Chatham.

Learn to handle food safely

Area residents looking to get a food handler’s certificate have two new locations where they can write the exam this month.

In addition to the Chatham site, Chatham-Kent Public Health is offering drop-in locations around the municipality, and no registration is needed.

The next drop-in will be held in Blenheim at the Blenheim branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library on Aug. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

There are various methods to become a certified food handler. Individuals can take A CK Public Health Food Handler Course, an online food safety course, a course with another approved provider, or self-study.

Following any of these options, students must pass the food handler’s exam with 70

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Park Avenue Baby Boutique is open for business in downtown Chatham.

per cent or higher to achieve the certificate which is good for five years.

More information can be found on the CKPH website regarding the full exam schedule.

Realty group doles out scholarships

Scholarship awards are a family affair for members of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR).

A trio of three deserving high school graduates have been chosen to each receive a $500 scholarship to support their university studies in Ontario.

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AVIS D’AUDIENCE Chatham x Lakeshore Limited Partnership a présenté une demande relative à ses tarifs de transport d’électricité Chatham x Lakeshore Limited Partnership (CLLP) a déposé une demande d’approbation auprès de la Commission de l’énergie de l’Ontario concernant ses tarifs de transport d’électricité à compter du 1er janvier 2025. La demande vise à obtenir une ordonnance d’approbation de ce qui suit :

Au cours de cette audience, nous entendrons les questions et les arguments des participants sur cette affaire. Nous entendrons également les questions et arguments des participants inscrits en tant qu’intervenants. Après l’audience, nous déciderons d’approuver ou non cette requête.

• Le besoin en revenus pour la période 2025-2029

Vous avez le droit d’être informés au sujet de cette requête et de participer au processus. Visitez le site www.oeb.ca/fr/participez et utilisez le numéro de dossier EB-2024-0216 pour :

• L’inclusion du besoin en revenus aux taux approuvés de CLLP dans la détermination par la CEO de la mise en commun du réseau des tarifs de transport uniformes de 2025 à 2029 • Établissement de nouveaux comptes réglementaires • Taux d’actualisation des coûts indirects affiné

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• examiner la requête; • envoyer une lettre comportant vos commentaires.

• présenter une demande pour devenir un intervenant; DATES IMPORTANTES

Toute modification des tarifs applicable au transport dans la province sera répercutée au niveau de la portion des frais de livraison pour tous les consommateurs d’électricité de l’Ontario.

Si la requête est approuvée telle que déposée, la facture mensuelle des clients résidentiels et des clients utilisant les services généraux types augmenterait de la manière suivante à compter du 1er janvier 2025 : Client résidentiel (750 kWh)

0,13 $ par mois

Client de services généraux dont la demande est inférieure à 50 kW (2 000 kWh)

0,28 $ par mois

À SAVOIR Il existe trois types d’audiences à la Commission de l’énergie de l’Ontario (CEO) : les audiences orales, les audiences électroniques et les audiences écrites. Le requérant a demandé une audience écrite. La CEO examine actuellement cette demande. Si vous estimez qu’avoir recours à un autre type d’audience serait préférable, vous pouvez écrire à la CEO pour lui présenter vos arguments.

Vous devez communiquer avec la CEO au plus tard le 26 août 2024 afin de : • fournir des renseignements sur le type d’audience (orale, électronique ou écrite); • présenter une demande en vue de devenir un intervenant. À défaut de cela, l’audience se déroulera sans vous et vous ne recevrez plus d’avis dans le cadre de la présente procédure.

PROTECTION DES RENSEIGNEMENTS PERSONNELS Si vous écrivez une lettre de commentaires, votre nom et le contenu de cette lettre seront ajoutés au dossier public et au site Web de la CEO. Si vous êtes une entreprise ou si vous demandez à devenir un intervenant, tous les renseignements que vous déposez seront disponibles sur le site Web de la CEO. EN SAVOIR PLUS Commission de l’énergie de l’Ontario Chatham x Lakeshore /ATS: 1 877-632-2727 Limited Partnership Du lundi au vendredi, de 8 h 30 à 17 h 1 888-664-9376 oeb.ca/fr/participez Du lundi au vendredi, de 7 h 30 à 20 h HydroOne.com

Cette audience sera tenue en vertu de l’article 78 de la Loi de 1998 sur la Commission de l’énergie de l’Ontario.

This document is also available in English.

Give us a call 519-397-2020 or email bruce@chathamvoice.com

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NOTICE OF A HEARING Chatham x Lakeshore Limited Partnership has applied for electricity transmission rates Chatham x Lakeshore Limited Partnership (CLLP) has applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for approval of electricity transmission rates effective, January 1, 2025. The application seeks an Order for approval of the following:

We will also hear questions and arguments from participants that have registered as Intervenors. After the hearing, we will decide whether to approve the application.

• Revenue requirement for the 2025 to 2029 period

You have the right to information about this application and to participate in the process. Visit www.oeb.ca/notice and use file number EB-2024-0216 to:

• Inclusion of CLLP’s approved rates revenue requirement in the OEB’s determination of the 2025 to 2029 Network pool of the Uniform Transmission Rates • Establishment of new regulatory accounts • Refined overhead capitalization rate Any change to the provincial transmission rate will be reflected on the delivery line of the electricity bill for all electricity customers in Ontario. If the application is approved as filed, the monthly bill of a typical residential and general service customer would see the following change effective January 1, 2025: Residential (750 kWh)

$0.13 per month

General Service less than 50 kW (2,000 kWh)

$0.28 per month

It is important to review the application carefully to determine whether you may be affected by the proposed changes.

YOU SHOULD KNOW There are three types of OEB hearings: oral, electronic and written. The applicant has applied for a written hearing. The OEB is considering this request. If you think a different hearing type is needed, you can write to us to explain why.

During this hearing, we will hear questions and arguments from participants about this case.

HAVE YOUR SAY

• Review the application • File a letter with your comments • Apply to become an intervenor IMPORTANT DATES You must engage with the OEB on or before August 26, 2024 to: • Provide input on the hearing type (oral, electronic or written) • Apply to be an intervenor If you do not, the hearing will move forward without you, and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding.

PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. If you are a business or if you apply to become an intervenor, all the information you file will be on the OEB website.

LEARN MORE Ontario Energy Board Chatham x Lakeshore Limited Partnership /TTY: 1 877-632-2727 Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 1 888-664-9376 oeb.ca/notice Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM HydroOne.com

This hearing will be held under section 78 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998.

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Community Events Thursday, August 15, 2024: • Pride Movie night: The Birdcage at The Capitol, 238 King St. W., Chatham.

7pm. $5 cash tickets. After the movie join us for an after-treat at Turns and Tales, 213 King St. W., Chatham. Bring your CK Pride Membership card for a discount! ckpride.com/pride.

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

Check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, August 16, 2024: • CKPL Virtual pride puzzle. Facebook. com/CKPLibrary • Pride Community Bonfire at 21118 Base Road., (between Blenheim and Ridgetown). 9pm. CK Pride president is hosting her annual inclusive bonfire. ckpride.com/pride.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are Cabbage Rolls or Fish & Chips, $13.00. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Everyone is welcome.

• Enjoy a friendly game of Pepper, 1pm.

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

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a Roast Pork dinner with potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw and a bun. Dine ins $13, pickups $14. All meals served at 6pm. Call daily at 519-352-8291 to reserve or order. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, August 17, 2024: • Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

• Pride Parade. King St., Chatham.

11am. Leaving from Municipal Civic Centre down King St, weaving our way to Harvey Street. Celebrate with pride! ckpride.com/pride.

• Pride Fest at 48 Centre St., Chatham.

12-4pm. Street vendors, food, and community booths, Mainstreet Credit Union foam machine, Giant unicorn sprinkler, live music and drag competition. ckpride.com/pride.

• The 4th annual Paws on my Heart Remastered. 10 am till 3 pm. Tentative rain date Aug. 18th. 59 Water st Chatham.

Many artisans and direct sale vendors on site. In addition, Big Fix Grassroots Cat Rescue will host a charity BBQ and provide refreshments, and CK Animal Rescue will host a charity photo booth for you and your puppers. Last but not least, bring your dog in a costume as you roam around the park, and the best costume winner will receive a prize!

Judging will begin at noon. Admission is free, but a monetary donation will be greatly appreciated to help the dog park with upkeep.

• 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 by Allen James from 4:30-9:30.

Come check out our menu. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, August 18, 2024: • Drag Brunch at The Garden 193 King St., Chatham. 11:30am. Epoxy is hosting an 18+ drag brunch to finish off CK Pride Week! ckpride.com/pride.

• Chatham Branch’s Mahjong Club 3:00pm-4:45pm in the Chatham Branch Meeting Room. Take this opportunity to play Mahjong with family and friends while enjoying our air conditioning!

All playing levels welcome. Join us for some tiled fun!

• Big Shiny Toons comes to the Two Creeks stage at 6pm. This band is a blast. An explosion of energy, four part harmonies and exquisite dance moves.

All your favorite 90’s hits that you forgot you loved. Food and drink from the Scouts. No admission, but we do pass the hat. Lots of parking. 1 km north of Wheatley. twocreeks.ca • Come join us for Breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. from 9am to Noon. All meals are cooked to order.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024: • Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. 3:30-6:30pm. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a CLUES ACROSS book, or chat about life or what we’ve 1. Nasal mucus been working on. Get some clothes 5. Hairs on the back from our Out of the Closet program, use of a dog the Community cupboard & more! No 11. Ones who build RSVP needed! All ages & allies welcome. anew

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Thursday, August 22, 2024: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

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Work continues at Wheatley water plant The Chatham Voice

Nearly a year after a devastating fire, work on the Wheatley Water Treatment Plant continues.

According to a municipal press release, the rebuilding phase of the plant will commence this fall with an eye on returning to full operation in June 2025.

In the meantime, affected residents can remain confident in the supply from a

temporary treatment system installed in May, officials said.

The fire struck in September 2023 when the standby generator was undergoing regular maintenance and testing. Damage was significant, forcing residents in Tilbury and Wheatley to draw their drinking water from the Union Supply System and the Chatham-Kent South Water Treatment Plant.

The temporary system,

which pumps water from Lake Erie to the plant, complies and exceeds all regulatory requirements set out by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Karen Burgess, director of operations of the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission for water and wastewater, said the Wheatley plant has gone through extensive structural assessments and cleaning in the restoration process.

Yard waste collection to change The Chatham Voice

and the new year, plastic bags will still be collected, however, residents are encouraged to transition to paper bags as soon as possible.

Chatham-Kent continues to operate nine leaf and yard depots throughout the municipality where the yard waste can be dropped off.

C-K’s curbside leaf and yard waste collection will be brown bagging it in 2025.

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Francis “Frank” Waddick 75, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

David Unger 16, Wednesday July 31, 2024 Kendrick Funeral Home

Diana Vink 64, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Gerhard Klassen 57, Saturday, August 3, 2024 Kendrick Funeral Home

Barry Wayne Brown 69, Thursday, August 8, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Christine Evans 78, Friday, August 2, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Raymond Szilasy Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Life Transitions

Frank Van Oirschot 83, Saturday, August 3, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Carol Calhoun (Gateman) 89, Saturday, August 3, 2024 Life Transitions

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Anne Elizabeth Cornell 66, Monday, August 5, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

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Jesus’ open arms welcomed me on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:35pm.

The crowd behind him included my parents Edgar Broom (1971), Ella (Gardiner) Broom (1995), the little brother I never met (Glen).

Many ancestors, foster siblings, dear friends, especially those whom I had assisted on their journey, through being a nurse as well as volunteer (20 years) with V.O.N., in palliative care. My family will miss me, but I’ve asked for their mourning period to be short. Soon my dear companion in life for 62 years of marriage Jim (Walter James) will arrive. Later I expect our sons James, Jon & Josef as well as their wives Diane, Jodi & Kelly, our six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A Limb Has Fallen A limb has fallen from the family tree, I keep hearing a voice that says “ Grieve not for me.”

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, The good life lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you, Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest, Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small, Go on with your life, don’t just stare at the wall.

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin, Until the day comes we’re together again.

Jesus and I will meet them, time on earth is short.

I am truly blessed with friends so dear, they questioned me about praying for my healing, as it might delay my going to where I wanted to go, since I gave my life to Jesus (age 5). My friend Joanne (Buis) Dawson, friends since we were 6 years old, Merri-Lynne Dundas (stolen daughter) Marlene Schives, a gifter of a cousin-in-law.

Donna Ward, a friendship in Him for over 40 years.

Friend of Gold and Silver of all ages, My Red Hat Society sisters. Just so many very special people in my life. I must not forget my purring companions, who await me at the Rainbow Bridge. I love all animals, rescuing many over the years.

I was a photo journalist (Tilbury Times - Merlin Standard), accountant (Knapps Auction), Nurse (Sun Parlor Home), volunteer (V.O.N., Can. Food for Children) (World Vision) (Teen Challenge) (Loads of Love), etc.

I was also a talker, and a writer.

Alas my pen has no more ink.

Doreen Eva Mae Stonehouse (Broom)

Cremation has taken place, A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jim Stonehouse.

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A resident of Chatham, Francis Waddick passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Campus on August 6, 2024 at the age of 75. Born in Chatham, Frank was the son of Harold and Laura (née O’Neil ) Waddick. Loving Father to his children, Anne Marie Waddick, David Waddick, Diana Waddick, Jason Waddick. Frank’s memory will be forever cherished by his siblings, The late Maurice (Kay) Waddick, late Edward (late Suzanne) Waddick, late Mary (late John) Pinsonneault, late Donald (Yvette) Waddick, Bob (Agnes) Waddick, Angela (Roger) Roy, Ursula (Stewart) Pumphrey, late Joe Waddick, Tony (Nadia) Waddick, Michael (Carmel) Waddick.

Francis was an avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed telling stories of his moose hunting trips. He retired after 31 years at Navistar, Chatham. In retirement he spent a significant amount of time hunting and fishing in Timmins. Frank was a family man and always lent a helping hand whenever needed. He will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members.

As per Frank’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions towards Frank’s funeral expenses would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham. 519-351-2040

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, do not pretend to be a neutral party when two people come up to you seeking advice. You are too loyal to avoid taking sides, but it could affect the relationship with the other person.

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Don’t be so sure that you’ve examined every detail and checked them multiple times, Virgo. Your plan has to be foolproof for it to work. Run it by another set of eyes.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if no one is asking for advice right now, it’s best to leave your life coach tendencies on the side. If and when someone needs your help, you can believe they’ll come calling.

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if someone in your social circle is in need of a new perspective, you may have to speak up and help get them on a better path. Take this responsibility seriously.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You have come a long way in a short time, Aquarius. Keep up the hard work and you will continue to see results you can be proud of.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you will have to try to tune out the static all around you this week and concentrate on the things you need to accomplish. There is no wiggle room for distractions right now.

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