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A $500K race to the finish Owen said raising the $9.5 million to this point was impressive in its own In a whirlwind effort to right, but added, “Now cross the fundraising fin- it’s time to reach the finish line, the Foundation ish line.”

Mike Genge, foundation of the Children’s Treatpresident ment Cenand CEO, tre of Cha- “We have two weeks said the tham-Kent of events. I think the 11 events has orgafeature a nized 11 math adds up to good great deal events in things.” of diver14 days in - Kevin Owen sity. They hopes of include a $200-a-plate raising $500,000.

Build for the Kids White Glove Dinner, but launches Oct. 7 and lands also feature low-cost opOct. 20, featuring events tions such as Karaoke for across the municipality the Kids at Sons of Kent, a in the quest to finish off Halloween costume party the $10-million Butterfly at Red Barn Brewing and Build campaign for the horror movie trivia night at Level Up Arcade, and new treatment centre.

Construction has begun even by-donation fun at on the McNaughton Av- the treatment centre itenue West facility, but self for the organization’s more funds are needed Family Fall Festival.

He believes the diversity to ensure everything is in place when the doors of events will offer something for everyone. open late in 2025.

“We’re going to make Kevin Owen, head of the foundation’s board, said it really crazy over two reaching this point is “ab- weeks in October. We’re trying to do some events solutely incredible.

“I can’t believe we’re that are $25 or $25 so you breaking ground and don’t have to go crazy and we’re moving forward,” go to a high-end event. he said, adding he’s look- But we have a couple of ing forward to October. high-end events as well,” “We have two weeks of Genge said. events. I think the math Continued on page 5 adds up to good things.”

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The Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent Foundation, with the help of supporting businesses and organizations, recently announced its bold race to the fundraising finish line for its efforts to fund and equip its new facility under construction in Chatham. Seeking the final $500,000 component of a $10-million local effort, the foundation is running 11 diverse events in 14 days in October.

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Addiction-fighting effort questioned that Ontario’s Ministry of Health plans on spending $378 million to create 19 Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Laird Brush wishes Ontario Treatment (HART) Hubs. The would fix its current addiction news came at the Association treatment system before em- of Municipalities of Ontario’s annual conference in Ottawa barking on a new approach.

The executive director of on Aug. 21. It dovetails with Westover Treatment Centre the announcement the province is closing 10 in Thamesville supervised drug said more dollars “I appreciate the govconsumption need to be spent ernment’s intention to on programs the invest more money in a sites because they are located withprovince already recovery treatment ap- in 200 metres of has. schools or day“I appreciate the proach, but I’m skeptigovernment’s in- cal whether the funding care centres.

Citing dangertention to invest will be realized when more money in existing treatment pro- ously high crime rates and open a recovery treatdrug use near ment approach, grams are so severely safe consumption but I’m skepti- underfunded.” sites, the governcal whether the - Westover’s Laird Brush ment launched a funding will be realized when existing treat- review of the sites following the ment programs are so severely death of a young Toronto mothunderfunded,” Brush told The er. Karolina Huebner-Makurat, 44, was killed by a stray bullet Voice in a recent interview.

Brush’s comments come in in 2023, following a fight beresponse to an announcement tween drug dealers at one of the

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People share what appears to be a crack pipe in downtown Chatham. The province has announced the creation of 19 Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs around the province.

it,” Canniff said. “It’s a pretty “This is the biggest health cricity’s safe consumption sites. sis we’ve ever experienced in According to a statement from broad outline...we’ll see.”

Ontario’s Big City Mayors Ontario,” Canniff concluded. the Ministry of Health, HART Chatham Coun. Marjorie Hubs will add up to 375 “high- have been pushing the province ly supportive” housing units, in for a comprehensive solution to Crew, who sits on the Chaaddition to addiction recovery the homelessness crisis, as On- tham-Kent Drug Awareness and treatment beds, that will tario currently has an estimated Council, said the hub proposal help “thousands of people each 235,000 citizens who are home- could help solve the problem.

“If Chatham-Kent gets part of year transition to more stable less.

Canniff said he observed the this funding, it is a good thing long-term housing.”

Municipalities will be invited social disorder brought on by for our community and this to apply for the funding, which Ottawa’s homeless population vulnerable population,” Crew amounts to just under $20 mil- up close as the nation’s capi- said. “If we want to end the enlion per hub and around 20 tal has 395 homeless encamp- campments, this could be the ments. beginning of a solution.” beds per hub.

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Treatment centre to run 11 events in 14 days Continued from page 2

“There is lots of variety of events and there is lots of variety of places. We’re trying to spread it out through the community.”

In addition to attending events, the community can show its support by purchasing a campaign T-shirt for $25, with an order form available online and pickup at the Foundation office.

Local schools and businesses are also getting involved. Genge said the campaign will have butterflies on paper for purchase that every student can put their name on and have posted in their schools. The junior grades will have ones they can colour, while

high-school students – and workplaces too – will be able to purchase completed images. Price is $2.

The sales period will begin in late September.

Genge acknowledges raising $500,000 in 14 days is a tall task, but added Chatham-Kent pulls together for important projects.

“It’s a big number, but we have a community that gives; and they give huge,” he said. “We are a very generous community. That’s what I love about being here.”

Genge said the community also supports the Children’s Treatment Centre because so many families in Chatham-Kent utilize it.

“One in five kids in this community go to the Children’s Treatment Centre. It touches almost every family in some way,” he said. “For us, it’s about the kids.”

Genge said the $10 million in community-raised funds will put equipment into the new facility, while the government’s $59-million contribution pays to erect the building.

“Equipment for kids with disabilities is double or triple the price of what normal equipment is,” he said. “We need that money to buy the equipment when we need it.”

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Opinion Help get it done

Two weeks.

Eleven events.

A goal of $500,000.

It sounds crazy, right?

Not when you have people such as Mike Genge, Lisa Caron, Kevin Owen, Erin Genge and the power of this community involved.

The Foundation of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent has set aside 14 days in October, from Oct. 7-20, to run 11 fundraisers in spots across the municipality in an effort to raise half a million dollars.

Some are big-ticket events, such as a $200 white glove dinner at McDonald’s, or a $125 British High Tea at Tim Hortons.

Others are less-expensive options, such as $25 Karaoke for the Kids at Sons of Kent, or $20 Horror Movie Trivia Night at Level Up Arcade.

In short, there are a lot of events, with a great deal of different price points.

That equates to something for everyone.

It’s a brilliant move. Kudos to the aforementioned Mike Genge, foundation president and CEO, and company for coming up with this, and a big thank you to the businesses and organizations who have partnered to host the diverse events.

The $500,000 is the final chunk in the local fundraising jigsaw puzzle that represents the community-raised portion of funds needed to build and furnish the new treatment centre that is under construction on McNaughton Avenue in Chatham. To date, after years of effort, the Butterfly Build campaign reached $9.5 million of its $10-million target.

Genge and company hope the 11 events, among other efforts, will push them past the finish line.

Now, it’s up to us, residents of Chatham-Kent, to help push them over the top.

Pick an event you can attend and do so.

And if you can’t, buy a T-shirt or even just a $2 butterfly to help propel the foundation over its targeted goal.

After all, one out of every five children in Chatham-Kent make use of services at the Children’s Treatment at some point in time in their young lives. In other words, someone you know has either used the centre, or had their child make use of it.

The provincial government is paying to build the new treatment centre.

The local funds will be utilized to purchase new equipment. Please help wherever you can.

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Make our Chatham beautiful once again Editor: In 1975 my family immigrated from England to Canada. We settled in the lovely town of Chatham.

Downtown was a beautiful and bustling little place. Amazing little stores and restaurants.

I remember spending many hours in beautiful Tecumseh Park. Beautiful flower beds, a fountain and an abundance of trees. The setting for many wedding pictures over the years.

Well, the years went by.

They built a monstrosity they called a mall. They tore out the park’s fountain, flower beds and cut down trees.

Downtown today consists of a sparsely populated mall, there are homeless lying on benches, and addicts doing drugs in plain sight.

I’m sorry, but when did this become acceptable? People are nervous to walk downtown.

I feel bad for the businesses who are trying to keep open. We have some beautiful stores and businesses, but it sure isn’t appealing to go down there anymore.

Also, a little garbage pick up and clean up wouldn’t hurt either. I have seen a few able bodied individuals around that would be quite capable.

Kudos to the artists who painted their beautiful murals. You did help to beautify the downtown core.

The talk of moving city hall to the downtown mall.

Moving our library to the same spot? Not sure

who thinks of these things, but shake your heads.

Leave our library where it is. It is beautiful. If you move it downtown, it will never be beautiful again.

And it is time for Fergie Jenkins statue to be moved to the Fergie Jenkins Park.

Homelessness is a big problem in this city.

There needs to be a solution. I never thought when we moved here in 1975 that we would ever see this.

I love Chatham and I know I will always choose to live here. But changes must come.

Make Chatham beautiful again.

Deb Warnock Chatham

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Opinion

Too much pressure on C-K taxpayers Editor: According to Canada Census 2024, population for Chatham-Kent is 105,418. Of those people, 24,495 are over 65 and 27,850 are under 24 (probably still students or close to minimum wage employees).

That leaves 52,345 people to pay the majority of taxes in Chatham-Kent.

Now, let’s break this down in terms of income…41 per cent are low income earners (below $40,000 annually). Seniors on a fixed income are struggling to make ends meet and low income families are finding the same. And yet our municipal taxes keep

increasing. The early look for 2025 is nine per cent.

I cannot believe that this is happening when our homeless population is increasing – perhaps because they can’t pay all their bills?

Here’s a suggestion that I know you have all heard. Never mind asking council for the tax cuts. Go directly to the managers of each department and ask them to find 10 per cent savings in their budget. Each and every one knows where they can save 10 per cent, whether it be personnel, travel, supplies, whatever.

If they cannot find it, then you take a look at their budget and find it, but give them the first opportunity.

Every company, every department, can find 10 per cent savings and give

your constituents a break.

So many people are living off their savings just to make ends meet that if these tax increases keep happening, you may find yourself with a larger homeless population than

you are currently facing.

I know I am not alone in asking this, as so many of my friends, family and neighbours are facing tough times in making ends meet. So I’m pleading to you, please go back

to your management and ask that they find savings so that we don’t have to face another frightful year.

Karen Pynenbrouck Chatham

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Where has our nation gone?

Editor: My parents, and many other European families, migrated to Canada because they wanted a better and safer future for their families.

They brought with them skills, knowledge, culture and religion which blended in with the Canadians.

They worked, played, raised families to respect N OPE S DAY SUN 4 12 -

our laws and neighbours, and build a better and stronger Canada.

Where is this Canada today?

Respect for all the values that we enjoyed in the past is gone.

We are wusses.

Punishment is feared.

Rehab is a joke.

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Help Shatter the Silence

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

“Women are still being murdered here in Chatham-Kent.”

Those harsh, but accurate words are from Linda Soulliere, executive director of the Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre.

Harsh, but true.

To continue to shine a light on violence against women, the centre is organizing its Shatter the Silence Walk for Sept. 20.

Soulliere said shattering the silence is more than just symbolic; it’s a cry to get people to see what is going on.

“We want to be really loud and noisy and bring attention to the fact these things are hap-

pening in our community,” she said. “We need to make the politicians and the police take notice.”

Violence against women in Chatham-Kent has not retreated. In fact, Soulliere said it is on the rise.

“Sexual assault and violence against women are the only major crimes that have gone up over 50 per cent in the last year,” she said. “And that’s just the reported cases. A lot don’t report for various reasons.”

Such reasons could include victim blaming and victim shaming, Soulliere said.

Of those cases that are reported, Soulliere said only about 10 per cent of them make it to court, and the conviction rate is

Act fast before this rate is gone.

low.

“Basically, you’re telling the offenders, ‘Hey, we’re not going to put you in jail or anything,’” she said.

Soulliere said the victims seem to be getting younger as well.

“If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. The ages of the rape victims are getting younger and younger,” she said. “We get a lot of calls these days about 14 and 15 year olds.

It’s just getting worse for girls and young women. We have to do something.”

Human trafficking is also entrenched in Chatham-Kent. It’s not just a matter of women being moved along the Highway 401 corridor, Soulliere said.

“I was very shocked moving here and finding out what is going on,” she said. “I’ve been in this position for nine months. I have learned a lot. It’s been a real eye opener about the actual violence against women

here.”

To combat such violence, Soulliere is asking for support, from men as well as women, for the march.

“We want men to be our allies, to show up and show support,” she said. “We can’t do this alone. There has to be a partnership.”

To help generate the noise, Soulliere said organizers will have “tons of noisemakers, cowbells and whistles” on hand for the march.

The walk begins at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre on King Street West in Chatham at 7 p.m. and ends at the WISH Centre on King Street East.

The march will be followed by a celebration with speakers, live music, food, games, prizes, and more at the WISH Centre.

Take Back The Night is the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence.

The goal of the march is to raise awareness around sexual violence with a focus on pre-

vention. While also supporting survivors of sexual violence and their healing process.

The march gives women a voice and a chance to reclaim the streets at night through a safe and empowering event.

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No profits from school sale: Indwell

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Christian charity Indwell isn’t in business to make money.

That’s the word from Graham Cubitt in response to a recent headline in The Voice surmising the agency turned a $400,000 profit when it sold the former St. Agnes School to Chatham-Kent for just over $1 million.

Cubitt, president of Flourish representing the real estate arm of Indwell, said the purchase price only covered what the non-profit has spent on the property since buying it from the Cath-

olic school board for $635,000 in 2021.

“We literally tallied up what we spent,” Cubitt explained in a telephone interview. “We are a public benefit agency and they (the municipality) are a public benefit agency. We sold it for what we had invested.”

Over the past three years, Cubitt said Indwell has spent money on security, building maintenance, groundskeeping, architect fees, planning fees and lawyer’s fees to keep up the Croyden Street property.

A significant sum was also spent dealing with an Ontario Land Tribunal challenge brought

forward by a neighbour of the property in an attempt to stop the supportive housing development.

However, the OLT ruled that the challenge posed by a local resident was not a legitimate planning challenge.

Indwell is one of Ontario’s largest suppliers of supportive housing and has gained a solid reputation throughout the province, with many cities lobbying for their services. The organization has partnered with seven different municipalities, creating supportive housing spaces by renovating older buildings as well as new builds.

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The former St. Agnes School, shown here, was recently sold to the municipality by the charity Indwell. Officials said there was no profit made in the $1-million sale.

The decision to purchase the school was made by Chatham-Kent council Aug. 12 in a 10-7 vote. Many of the councillors were upset with the increased cost of the property, despite being assured by administra-

tion the non-profit wasn’t making money on the sale.

Indwell has also entered into a memorandum of understanding with Chatham-Kent, with the intention of collaborating on future projects.

Plans by Indwell to develop a large-scale supportive housing development at the former St. Agnes School were derailed in the spring of 2023 after an application for a federal funding grant was turned down.

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Meet and greet a team effort MHNCK, said volunteers hand delivered 450 flyers to neighbours in a one-kilometre radius of Hope House, inviting them to Strength in numbers.

That’s the idea behind attend the meet and greet a renewed collaboration Aug. 22.

The trim two-stobetween four of Chatham-Kent’s leading rey brick home on Raleigh Street is where the helping agencies.

To that end, the Mental MHNCK is headquarHealth Network of Cha- tered.

“We wanted people to tham-Kent (MHNCK), R.O.C.K. Missions, Hope know who we are and Haven and the Salva- what we do,” Jackson said. “This tion Army way they got togeth“We wanted peocan learn er to hold the first of ple to know who we a little bit about each what they are and what we of our orgahope will nizations.” be ongoing do. This way they Plus, she neighbour- can learn a little bit said, it alhood meetlowed vola n d - g r e e t about each of our unteers, gatherings. organizations.” staff and The free - Jenny Jackson the combarbecue, munity an set in Hope House’s shady backyard opportunity to build relaoasis, saw a steady stream tionships.

It also helped the public of people attend, affording them the opportunity understand what various to speak with members of agencies have to offer.

At Hope House, those the various agencies.

Jenny Jackson, acting facing mental illness executive director of the are offered a wide array

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

of social programming which sometimes included meals.

“Anyone who lives with a mental illness, we want to hear from them,” Jackson said, noting families are offered help as well.

“Since the COVID-19 pandemic. local rates of mental illness have been on the rise,” she added.

“You can’t go through something like that without it affecting you. Isolation is never good for anybody.”

However, she noted, the stigma around seeking help for mental health has lessened in recent years.

“There’s more awareness now,” Jackson said.

“The more we talk about it, the more we heal.

There’s lots of wonderful work being done by these organizations.”

For more information about what the MHNCK has to offer, contact jenny@mhnck.com or call 519-351-3100. Interested parties can book a tour and staff will help them fill out a membership.

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Jenny Jackson of the Mental Health Network of Chatham-Kent, Larry Bridger of the Salvation Army, Janice Jackson and Loree Bailey of Hope Haven, back row; and Haleigh Hill and Renee Geniole of R.O.C.K. Missions were on hand at a recent meet and greet showcasing what the different organizations have to offer.

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An ill-fated weekend that culminated in the drowning death of a young international student has cast Dresden’s famous “We Bought a Funeral Home” mansion back in the spotlight.

According to reports from the Chatham-Kent Police Service, first responders attended the 38room residence Aug. 11 to find an unresponsive 20-year-old male in the swimming pool. Nomit Goswami was transported to hospital where he died.

Police ruled the cause of death as accidental.

Heather Blumberg, who owns the massive manor with husband Arryn, calls the death a tragedy.

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One individual required stitches after being hit over the head with a fire extinguisher, Blumberg said.

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Rumour mill goes wild over activities now works out of town Built by lumber baron and Heather stays with Ken Huston 150 years friends when the home is ago, the 12,000 square- rented. foot home became the Heather Blumberg says subject of a six-episode recent troubles at the docu-series that aired on house, including allegaDiscovery Plus, HBO Max tions of sex and human and Prime. Purchased in trafficking, have fueled 2021 by the Toronto-based the rumour mill.

Blumbergs for $570,000, And while she acknowlthe reality edges there show docwas plenty “There is no sex umented of “sexual the fami- trafficking. There is activity” ly’s move no human trafficking. going on at to Dresden, We’re not that interest- the home showcasing ing. I’m afraid that’s not during the the extenfirst two sive design the case.” days of the c h a n g e s - Heather Blumberg infamous and renovaweekend, tions that followed. it’s nothing like what’s “We Bought a Funer- being portrayed on social al Home” also featured media. spooky and supernatural “There is no sex traffickelements relating to the ing. There is no human building’s 100-year histo- trafficking,” Blumberg ry as a funeral home. told The Voice. “We’re This past June, the home not that interesting. I’m hit the real estate market. afraid that’s not the case.”

It’s listed for $1.88 milBut there was what she lion. calls “inappropriate sexFor the past three ual behaviour.” Blumberg months, it has been op- said she was informed by erating as a $970-a-night the guest who was hit by Airbnb. Arryn Blumberg the fire extinguisher that Continued from page 13

the mansion was the site of a rotating sex party that meets around the region once a week. Blumberg didn’t want any part of it.

“As soon as we found out, we worked to get them out,” Blumberg ex-

plained.

She stressed Goswami was part of a separate group that came in on the Sunday.

“They were perfect guests; they were a lovely group of people,” she said of the last group.

“They weren’t partying or doing drugs.”

Blumberg said she’s faced a “split reaction” from the Dresden community over the recent trouble, receiving support from some, and backlash from others.

“There are some people that are gleeful about us having a hard time,” she said. “People believe what they want to believe. Some people seem to find joy in speculating, gossiping and spreading awful rumours.”

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Rugged ride raises $20,000 The Chatham Voice

Chatham motorcycle enthusiasts Craig Watters and Dave Pollard have reason to celebrate: 10,000 miles biked in 10 days, raising more than $20,000 along the way.

The duo took part in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge recently. Through it all, they managed to evade Hurricane Debby and tackle some rugged real estate.

Starting in Daytona, Florida, traveling down to Key West and then making their way up to Homer, Alaska while traveling only on secondary roads through some of the most difficult terrain in Canada and the United States, Watters and Pollard, along with Louis Bergeron of Saint-Bruno de Montarville, Que. were the first Canadians to cross the finish line and rounded out the top 10 of more than 220 riders

in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.

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Masked man robs bank; police make an arrest The Chatham Voice

One successful robbery and a failed attempt in the span of three days led to the arrest of a Chatham man Monday afternoon.

It began on Aug. 16 over the noon hour. Police say a man walked into a bank on Lacroix Street in Chatham (the only one on the street is the BMO at the corner of Lacroix and Park streets) wearing a surgical mask. The man demanded a specific amount of money, police say, and fled with the cash.

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2 Chatham riders take part in endurance challenge some of the most technically “That is the true challenge difficult roads at night and of this ride and one of the in the rain,” Watters said in things I really love about it a media release.

– you know This is the where the “You know where the second time start line is start line is and where the taking part in and where the Hoka Hay the finish line finish line is but nothing challenge is but nothing in between and your ride for Watters in between can change depending who finished and your ride on the weather conditions fourth in can change and what time of day you 2022. d e p e n d It was Poling on the make it there.” lard’s first weather con- - Craig Watters time taking ditions and part. what time of day you make “Having done an Iron Man it there. This year we rode in the past, I was confident Continued from page 19

in my ability to take on the endurance part of the challenge. What I hadn’t realized would be so difficult was the old-school navigation. You are in the middle of nowhere, you are exhausted, one wrong turn and you really have no idea where you are,” he said. “That was tough at times, but fortunately we stuck together most of the ride and were able to work through it together.”

Watters and Pollard raised more than $20,000 for Special Olympics Chatham-Kent.

They were to return home late last week.

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Chatham’s Craig Watters is all smiles preparing to leave Haines Junction in Yukon as part of the return leg of a massive fundraising motorcycle ride this summer.

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Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 29 The Chatham Voice

Every day in Canada, eight people die because of toxic drug poisoning, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

On Aug. 29, local agencies will mark International Overdose Awareness Day to raise awareness of the problem’s root causes, including ineffective drug policies, the toxic unregulated drug market, and

stigma.

This year’s theme, “Together We Can,” honours the grief of family and friends left behind and will demonstrate ways to take action to end the nation’s drug poisoning

tragedy.

A joint collaboration between Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K.) Missions and the Chatham-Kent Drug Awareness Council, Together We Can events will be held si-

multaneously from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at R.O.C.K.’s Chatham location at 39 Richmond St., and in Wallaceburg at 233 Nelson St. All are welcome to attend the free events that include food and refreshments, lo-

cal musical talent, sponsored art therapy activities, naloxone training and substance use education.

For more information, call 519-351-1450 or follow reachoutck on social media.

How to pick the right backpack!

Students need many different supplies to help them move to the head of the class. Teachers frequently post lists online before school begins or advise students in the early days of the new year.

Therefore, parents may want to wait to go back-to-school shopping until they learn what’s needed. There is one piece of gear, however, that students will definitely need: a backpack.

Backpacks have been helping students transport books and other materials to and from school for decades. It wasn’t until the late 1940s that kids started using backpacks for school, as more materials were available to make these bags after World War II. Backpacks are now ubiquitous on school campuses around the world.Backpacks are available in many different sizes and styles. Not all of them are created equal, and some may be better and safer for students than others.

Here are some considerations.

• Look for even, secure stitching that will not come undone easily. Inexpensive backpacks may last a few weeks, but a more durable backpack can last the school year and beyond.

• Opt for backpacks with zippers that have fabric flaps over them to keep water and other elements out of the backpack, helping prolong its life span.

• Consider a synthetic material, which will be lighter to carry and more resistant to water.

• Choose a backpack with lots of compartments that can spread the weight of gear out across the bag.

• Look for bags that have padded backs and straps. The padding should be ventilated, so the backpack will not get very hot when the child is using it.

• A waist strap can help keep the backpack centered on the child’s torso to help disperse the load.

• If the school allows it, a rolling bag is a great way to prevent strain on the back. Verywell Family says children should carry no more than 15 percent of their bodyweight in the backpack.

That means a 60-pound child shouldn’t carry more than 9 pounds.

• Select a backpack that is sized accordingly to the child.

It may be tempting to buy the largest one around, but that can be cumbersome and the student may overload it.

• Many students now use laptops or tablets for school.

It is a good idea to buy a backpack that has a padded pocket for tech devices to protect them during transport.

Although it may not seem trendy to do so, backpacks should always be worn with all straps in place to distribute weight evenly; otherwise, strain may be placed on one shoulder or side of the body. This, in addition to choosing the right backpack, can keep students comfortable and safe.

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News

Local cancer run in need of volunteers The Chatham Voice

The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to help run this fall’s

CIBC Run for the Cure.

The run raises funds for those affected by breast cancer across the country.

The run takes place in

Chatham-Kent on Oct. 6 and volunteers are needed for day-of support for the event.

Volunteers help with a

variety of tasks, such as set up, registration, route marshalling, green team, and more.

Youths and groups of

volunteers are welcome.

Visit www.volunteercancer.ca to view the available roles in the Chatham-Kent CIBC Run for

the Cure and to register as a volunteer.

For questions, reach out by e-mail at volunteer@ cancer.ca.

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2023 Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus Year ended December 31, 2023 with comparative figures for 2022 (stated in thousands of dollars)

The entire 2023 Audited Financial Statements are available on our web site at www.chatham-kent.ca. Copies can also be obtained from Service Centres or by calling 519-360-1998.

2023

REVENUES

TAXATION AND USER CHARGES: Property taxation Payments in lieu of taxes from other governments User charges

$

Deduct amounts received or receivable for School Boards

FEDERAL GRANTS: PROVINCIAL GRANTS: OTHER INCOME: GAIN (LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF CAPITAL ASSET TOTAL REVENUES

$

2022

214,030 $ 200,977 4,109 3,839 93,866 86,757 312,004 291,573 (24,975) (24,547) 287,029 267,026 16,891 158,209 28,535 20 490,684

13,776 145,952 25,475 93 $ 452,323

EXPENSES

General government Protection of persons and property Transportation services Environmental services Health services Social and family services Social housing Recreation and cultural services Planning and development TOTAL EXPENDITURES

2023 $

NET REVENUE (EXPENDITURE) before other items Other Items Income from subsidiary

16,926 73,384 66,234 58,682 26,874 95,582 20,979 24,620 11,296 394,577 57,746 8,668 66,414

1,246,914 $ 1,308,534

1,180,500 $ 1,246,914

2023

2022

NET REVENUE (EXPENDITURES)

Accumulated surplus, end of year

$

11,343 (23,627) 61,620

Change in accounting policy

Accumulated surplus, beginning of year, as previously stated

17,554 69,497 71,783 63,788 31,532 107,611 14,823 30,333 9,861 416,780 73,904

2022

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2023 with comparative figures for 2022 (stated in thousands of dollars)

ASSETS

FINANCIAL: Cash Accounts Receivable Investment in Entegrus Inc Note receivable from Chatham-Kent Energy Inc. Land held for resale Local improvements receivable Investments Other

$

2023

2022

151,075 57,072 63,645 23,523 1,117 32,455 169,312 17,932 516,131

$ 153,437 41,343 64,884 23,523 1,968 32,731 139,179 12,881 469,947

LIABILITIES

Payables Debentures and note outstanding Asset retirement obligations

NET ASSETS NON-FINANCIAL: Tangible capital assets Inventory Prepaid expenses Accumulated surplus

NOTES (1) Financial highlights reflect the operations, assets and liabilities of the revenue fund, reserves and reserve funds, and capital fund and includes the activities of all committees of Council and the following local boards, which are under the control of Council: Chatham-Kent Public Libraries, Chatham-Kent Museums, Public Utilities Commission for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent - Water / Wastewater Division, Chatham-Kent Police Services Board, Chatham-Kent Board of Health.

(2) These financial highlights were extracted from the 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

$

151,813 29,841 25,237 206,891 309,240

996,281 76 2,937 999,294 $ 1,308,534

$ $ $

158,022 38,457 196,479 273,468

970,933 76 2,437 973,446 $ 1,246,914

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024

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Donor funds new procedure at CKHA ell, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation president An anonymous donor is do- and CEO. ing their part to improve the “Thanks to the generosity lives of local men facing the of our donor, this innovative effects of an enlarged pros- technology will offer a safe tate. and effective alternative to Thanks to the gift, the Cha- traditional surgical options,” tham-Kent Health Alliance is said Mitchell in a media reable to offer the Rezum urol- lease. “The Rezum proceogy procedure, a minimally dure has few side effects and invasive treatment that uses a quicker recovery time than water vapor to shrink excess traditional surgery.” prostate tissue.

Rezum provides another The procedure helps relieve advantage. It’s quick, with symptoms such as difficulty the full appointment taking urinating, thereby improving place in one hour’s time, inquality of life for men suffer- cluding discharge from the ing from prostate enlarge- hospital on the same day. ment associated with benign Mitchell said the anonyprostatic hypertrophy. mous donor was inspired to It’s the first time the cut- fund the purchase of the necwww.mckinlayfuneralhome.com ting-edge technology has essary equipment after “exbeen available locally, ac- emplary experiences” with cording to Christine Every year, we Mitchhold tree planting cereCKHA’s urology program.

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CKHA urology specialist Dr. Christopher Langley is pleased the hospital can offer the treatment.

“Rezum is a minimally invasive treatment for BPH that offers several advantages over conventional (surgery,) said Langley. “This affords patients more variety and has several advantages pertaining to sexual function and urinary symptom improvement.”

BPH affects around 50 per cent of men by age 60, and up to 90 per cent of men by age 85.

People interested in the procedure are advised to speak with their health-care provider. Rezum is not covered

by OHIP, but some private insurance carriers cover the procedure.

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Jaclyn Gillier lets fly at the second annual CornTogether tournament held recently at the Sons of Kent. The event saw 45 teams compete, with many using stylized custom-made boards painted by CK ComeTogether volunteers. More than $20,000 was raised at the event to be used for various projects by the non-profit agency.

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 Municipal Act, 2001, c 25, s. 379 (2) O. Reg 181/03, s. 5(1), Form 6

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 25, 2024, at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, located at 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible beginning at 3:15 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, located at 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8.

Tune into our Municipal Facebook page or the Chatham-Kent YouTube channel for a virtual event where the tenders will be opened live beginning as soon as possible at 3:15pm.

Description of Land(s)

All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses.

1.

Minimum Tender Amount

ROLL #3650-010-001-70300 - LTS 32 & 33, PL 617; ROMNEY. Being 1270 Bluff Line, Romney. P.I.N. 00847-0112 (LT) According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $22,500.

and ROLL #3650-010-001-70400 - LTS 32 & 33, PL 617; ROMNEY. Being 1276 Bluff Line, Romney. P.I.N. 00847-0112 (LT) According to the last returned assessment

$14,627.78

2.

ROLL #3650-020-001-13000 - LT 56, PL 570; S/T 118588 WHEATLEY. Being 45 Hillcrest Dr., Wheatley.

P.I.N. 00841-0151 (LT) According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $185,000.00.

$18,136.83

3.

ROLL #3650-190-001-21300 - PT LT 7, PLAN 462 & PT LT 7A, PLAN 464 AS IN 492230 S/T EASEMENT AS IN 380752 OVER PT. 13, 24R2939 IN FAVOUR OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT; CHATHAM-KENT ‘DESCRIPTION AMENDED 2001/10/31 BY JANE SEIFRIED TO ADD S/T 380752’. Being 943 Mariner’s Rd., Erieau. P.I.N. 00938-0895 (LT)

roll, the assessed value of the land is $22,500.

Planning Services has reviewed the properties and advised that due to erosion hazard, no development is permitted on these parcels and no parking of recreational vehicles is permitted.

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $328,000.00.

4.

REDEEMED

ROLL # 3650-260-005-05005 - PT LT 57 CON NORTH TALBOT ROAD ORFORD; PT RDAL BTN LT 56 AND LT 57 CON NORTH TALBOT ROAD ORFORD CLOSED BY OR17454, PT 1, 24R6551, T/W 596616; CHATHAM KENT. Being 15473 Talbot Trail., Muirkirk. P.I.N. 00671-0044 (LT)

$33,109.25

$18,123.55

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $175,000.00.

5.

ROLL # 3650-320-002-01477 - PT LT 12 CON 9 ZONE AS IN ZO5575B, S OF OAK ST; CHATHAM-KENT. Being Oak St., Bothwell.P.I.N. 00643-0097 (LT)

$8,287.06

Roll # 3650-442-004-05300 – LT 55 PL 119; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 35 Hiram St., Wallaceburg. P.I.N. 00576-0041 (LT)

$37,604.96

Roll # 3650-443-003-17910 - PRIVATE LANE PLAN 367 ADJACENT TO LOTS 9, 10, 11, 12 WALLACEBURG; MUNICIPALITY CHATHAM-KENT. Being Duke St., Wallaceburg.P.I.N. 00566-0181 (LT)

$5,732.42

Roll # 3650-480-002-17300 - PT LT 5 PL 428 AS IN 661564; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 24224 Winterline Rd., Pain Court P.I.N. 00784-0137 (LT)

$9,999.99

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $36,000.00.

6.

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $13,900.00.

7.

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $400.00.

8.

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $45,000.00.

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated property taxes and any taxes that may be applicable such as the land transfer tax.

The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Purchasers must retain a lawyer to complete the purchase of any property for which their tender is accepted.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website, www.chatham-kent.ca and on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Title

Name of Municipality or Board

Amy McLellan, Manager Revenue or Matthew Torrance, Deputy Treasurer

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Address of Municipality or Board 315 King Street West, P O Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8 Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act.

www.chatham-kent.ca

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New kidney, new life for Stewart

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Two years ago, Chatham’s Angela Stewart’s kidneys turned her life upside down.

Stewart, who suffers from polycystic kidney disease (PKD), reached the point during the pandemic where her kidneys were threatening to shut down.

However, these days, she’s loving life.

The ambassador for the 2024 Kidney Walk, Stewart said her kidney issues began at a very young age; in fact, she was diagnosed with PKD at just two weeks of age.

But a strict diet, exercise and regular medical monitoring of her condition sent her into her 40s feeling well.

Until the bottom fell out.

“I was down to six-percent kidney function. I held on for a little over a year,” she said. “That was a painful year.”

PKD often leads to patients being put on dial-

ysis. For Stewart, that’s where she ultimately headed until she could get a transplant.

Contracting Covid sent her into a downward health spiral.

“Pre-dialysis, I was pretty healthy,” she said.

“When I caught Covid, that was it. I was soon getting an emergency dialysis catheter installed.”

She endured the regular dialysis treatments, and has extreme respect for people who undergo dialysis.

“Dialysis is horrible. It is three hours just staring at the clock just waiting for it to end,” she said of the filtering of the blood. “I was just exhausted and had muscle cramping trying to balance the potassium levels.”

She said during the dialysis she’d get up, go to work, come home for a nap at lunch, return to work, nap at her desk in the afternoon, head home, make dinner and go to bed.

But her nights would be

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Angela Stewart, left, ambassador for the 2024 Kidney Walk, stands with her father, Brad Stewart, who also donated one of his kidneys to his daughter.

interrupted by a half a dozen trips to the bathroom, as well as muscle cramping.

Stewart’s quest for a kidney on rather short notice was initially a struggle … until a famil-

iar face stepped forward.

Her father, Brad Stewart, ultimately was able to donate one of his kidneys.

Brad said it began with a phone call and progressed through medical

forms meetings and finally a check to ensure compatibility.

“They wanted to make sure I was in perfect condition to be able to stand giving up a kidney,” he said.

It helped that Brad golfs multiple times a week and is an avid cyclist.

Finally, on July 20, 2022, Angela went in for surgery in London.

Continued on page 30

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024

Community Events Thursday, August 29, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm.

Come check out our daily specials.

Everyone is welcome.

• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store – half off (50%) off the entire store! Open 9am-4pm daily. 80 King St. E., Chatham.

Friday, August 30, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 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 liver & onions 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.

• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store – half off (50%) off the entire store! Open 9am-4pm daily. 80 King St. E., Chatham.

Saturday, August 31, 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.

• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. 11am-3pm. 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 book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard & more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please.

All ages & allies welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm–5:30pm.

Entertainment by Corner Stone from 4:30-9:30. Come out and check out our menu. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, September 1, 2024: • The Legion is having a fund-raising Chicken & Rib Dinner starting at 4:00pm. Tickets are $25 each & available at the bar. Entertainment for your enjoyment, will be Good Old Boys.

Everyone is welcome.

• Do not miss the last concert of the Two Creeks summer season. Mudmen comes to our stage at 6pm. The Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy.

Food and drink from the Scouts. No

admission, but we do pass the hat. Lots of parking, 1km north of Wheatley. twocreeks.ca Monday, September 2, 2024: • Enjoy a friendly game of Euchre, 1pm.

St. Clair Estates, 15 Dunkirk Chatham. $3.00 per person. Everyone Welcome Tuesday, September 3, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Today’s special spaghetti with meat sauce.

Euchre 1:00pm, evening Shuffleboard or Euchre 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm.

Our daily special is Meat loaf Dinner.

Come check out our other daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, September 5, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre at 1:00pm. L.A. in-house Bingo starts at 7:00pm, food is available for purchase. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, September 6, 2024: • Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In.. 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 book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard & more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please.

All ages & allies welcome.

• Enjoy a friendly game of Pepper, 1pm.

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

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Supper will be served 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, call 519-3518733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00. Patio Entertainment-Chuck Fitzgerald 7-10pm. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, September 7, 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.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm–5:30pm.

Entertainment by Back-to-Back- Band from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone is welcome.

The CIBC Run for the Cure is back in Chatham-Kent on October 6, and we’re looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event. Event day volunteers help with a variety of tasks such as set up, registration, route marshal, green team, and much more. We also welcome youth and small group volunteers! Visit www.volunteercancer.ca to view the available roles in the Chatham-Kent CIBC Run for the Cure and to register as a volunteer.

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CLUES ACROSS It’s TIME TO SING beautiful and timeless 1. Microgram Christmas carols and songs with the 4. After B Jubilee Chorus! Consider joining us in 7. Everything celebrating our Lord through fabulous 8. An unfortunate Canadian choral music by composers development like Mark Sirett, Jeff Smallman, Winna- 10. Coat with sticky gene Hatch, Eleanor Daley and more! substance This fall, our Festival of Lessons and Car12.

Cylinder of ols will be presented Sunday, December tobacco for 15 at 7:00 pm. Only 14 rehearsals – a smoking short commitment – so come, sing new and favourite carols with us. We 13. Minimum are looking for new, eager singers in interval take off all parts ages 14 and up, no audition 14. Yuck! necessary! Come find community and 16. NBA sensation experience all the benefits of joy-filled Jeremy singing! Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights starting September 3 at Chatham 17. Where some rockers work Christian School from 6:52-9:00 pm.

Call Cynthia at 226-229-1533 for more 19. Midway information and to register. between northeast and The CK Singers Community Choir reeast sumes practice on Tuesday, September 20.

Snake-like fishes 10th 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Chatham from 7 pm to 9 pm. New 21. Groups of homes members are encouraged to give us a try. Ability to read music helpful but not 25. Swiss river necessary. Each practice is two hours 26. Useful towel with a 15 minute break in between 27. “The Wire” for refreshments. We sing a variety of character music and perform one big Christmas “Moreland” concert as well as smaller concerts at retirement and nursing homes, special volunteer dinners, fundraisers for charitable causes. For more information contact Director, Nancy Tapley at (519) 354-0463 or email nancytapley2@ gmail.com or visit www.cksingers.ca We’d love to hear from you!

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OBITUARIES

Joe Kerulcin 85, Friday, August 16, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Lucille Emery 90, Monday, August 19, 2024 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Hieke Wyma 88, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Katharina Krahn 68, Thursday, August 15, 2024 Kendrick Funeral Home

Alfred Joyce 91, Thursday, August 15, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Virginia (Ginny) James 78, Friday, August 16, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Beatrice Elizabeth Crow 89, Monday, August 19, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Judith (Judy) Daley 78, Saturday, August 17, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Patrick Langan 75, Monday, August 19, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mary Jane Goldring 88, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Theresa McBride Anderson Traynor 60, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Barbara Ruth Bellamy 94, Sunday, August 18, 2024 Badder Funeral Homes Ltd.

Harry Allen Hall 76, Saturday, August 17, 2024 McKinlay Funeral Home

Kirk William Lund 74, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Badder Funeral Homes Ltd.

Penni-Lynn Lemieux-Pinsonneault 59, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Life Transitions

Max McFadden 93, Sunday, August 18, 2024 Badder Funeral Homes Ltd.

Mary Steen 97, Friday, August 16, 2024 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Raymond “Garry” Curts 79, Monday, August 19, 2024 Badder Funeral Homes Ltd.

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for sharing,’” she said.

Brad encourages other people to get checked to see if they’d qualify to be a donor.

“Being a donor, it really doesn’t affect you,” he said.

“They wouldn’t proceed if they were going to do any harm to the recipient.”

Angela has seen that the need is great in Ontario in terms of support for the Kidney Foundation of Canada. She said dialysis centres across the province are “swamped. They’re at capacity.”

She initially had to drive to London to receive treatment until a spot opened up in Chatham.

This year, the Kidney Walk will take place Sept. 7 in Kingston Park. It’s the first walk since the pandemic.

Angela is the ambassador and her fundraising efforts are underway. But she’d also like to see more people from outside of Chatham become involved.

As ambassador she said she plans to reach out to people in every community across the municipality.

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It was a 12-hour procedure, but her enlarged kidneys were removed and she now sports an 11-inch scar and a smile in the aftermath.

Oh, and a healthy kidney donated by her father.

The transformation was fast.

“The next day, I went from the jaundiced colour to a bright pink. My new kidney worked right away,” she said. “I slowly got my body back. It’s unbelievable.”

Speaking of the results gets Brad choked up.

“The difference in Angie is absolutely phenomenal,” he said. “I had the advantage of knowing who the recipient is and I could see the result.

That alone makes it worth it.

It’s quite the thing.”

Angela readily shares her story in the hopes it will help others.

“We live in such a world where everything is so negative. If I tell this story, I think people will say, ‘Thank you

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passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on August 15, 2024 at the age of 91. Born in Chatham, Alfred was the son of Alfred and Esther (née Shakespeare) Joyce. Beloved husband of 35 years to Alphonsine (née DeCloedt). Alfred is predeceased by his late wife June Primeau.

Alfred will be lovingly remembered by his Daughters, Laurie (Steve) Darke, Sandra (Shane) Stapleton, Linda Steen Lumley (late Craig), Debra (Paul) Bard, and son late James Steen. He was a cherished grandfather to Connor (Laura), Liam, Aiden, and Avril Darke, Philip (Ashley), and Olivia Wood, Chris (Lisa), Kevin (Angela) and Shawn (Chantelle) Lumley.

Ian and Ashley Bard, Heather (Brendan) Reynolds. Great-Grandfather to Abby, Charlie, Brynn, Alyssa, Gavin, and Jace Lumley, Kaylis and Jayden Reynolds. Alfred is predeceased by his brothers and sisters. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members.

Alfred enjoyed watching the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs from home. He also enjoyed trips with his wife Alphonsine to any casino they could find. Family received friends at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St Clair Street, Chatham, on Monday, August 19th at 1:00 p.m. until the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Alfred to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Pet and Wildlife Rescue, or Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated by the family.

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Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on August 18, 2024 in his 77th year. He is survived by his loving wife Lynn (nee Alexander), with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage, his brother Derek Fisher (Pauline) of England, sisters-in-law Pam Selcage (Don), Donna Alexander, Judy Alexander, and brotherin-law Spencer Alexander, all of Chatham. John was loved by his nieces, nephews, and cousins here and abroad, his foster daughter, and friends he considered family. John was born in Wellington, England, and was predeceased by his parents Fred and Trixie Fisher. He immigrated to Canada in 1969, completed his MBA at Western University, and started a successful career in the automotive industry soon after graduation. Upon his retirement, John put his project management skills to good use and left his mark on many initiatives in his newly adopted community of Guelph. He was passionate about nature, art, and connecting with people throughout The Royal City. A ‘trailblazer’, in the true sense of the word, he was actively involved in the Guelph Hiking and Trail Club and the Guelph to Goderich trail development. John was appointed to the Guelph Tourism Advisory Committee and was pleased to work alongside countless civic minded people in his community. He spent many years as an avid triathlete and was a fierce competitor on the squash court. The cancer cells ultimately took his physical body, but nothing could diminish his indomitable spirit. John was busy championing community projects until his last days. To recognize his dedication to his community, memorial donations to the Guelph Community Foundation – For the Love of Guelph Hiking Fund are welcomed ( Donate Now - Guelph Community Foundation (canadahelps. org) ). Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to remember John by taking a forest walk at the Arboretum on the Memorial Forest Open House Day on Sunday, September 15, 2024. See the Funeral Home website for information regarding parking. A family gathering will take place in Chatham at a later date. The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff on Floor 7E at Guelph General Hospital and to the staff and volunteers at Hospice Wellington. Arrangements entrusted to WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL (519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com). A tree will be planted in memory of John S. Fisher in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.

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The Chatham Kent Labour Council wishes ALL workers a Safe & Happy Labour Day weekend.

THE CHATHAM VOICE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024

Eric Ricciotti (right), treasurer of the CKLC, is shown making a donation to Joelle Brown-Detailleur, relationship manager, United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent’s BaCK to School Program. The program includes a family gift card of $50 in which a family can use for school supplies and also $300 towards the Teachers Tote Program which aides teachers prepare for school.

“Heartfelt thanks to the Chatham-Kent Labour Council for your generous donation to our BaCK to School campaign!

Your support ensures that families in need can purchase essential school supplies. Together, we’re helping students start the school year with confidence and excitement!” Joelle Brown-Detailleur

Labourers built our country and this is a day dedicated to those workers from the past as well as the workers of today. We honour all of you and encourage you to continue to work safely.

The Chatham Kent Labour Council continues to support ALL workers and encourages those of you who are unionized to join us on our Board or to attend General Membership meetings.

Keep informed on what is going on in the Labour Community, have opportunities to discuss health & safety issues, share stories and support our communities.

Want to join a Union? We can help with that too.

The Labour Council Executive Board meet every month.

Enjoy your special weekend and be safe out there!

Chatham Kent Labour Council & Affiliates President – Linda Reaume