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An overhead view of the apartment building at 99 McNaughton Ave. W. in Chatham shows the severe damage the building suffered. All residents were displaced by the fire. One person is charged with arson in connection with the Aug. 25 blaze.

Fire ruled as arson; woman charged

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Ron Barkwell is glad he hasn’t had a drink.

As one of the residents displaced by the Aug. 25 fire at 99

McNaughton Ave. W. in Chatham, the 73 year old said the incident has triggered his life-long PTSD, but he’s managing.

“Moving from an isolated area to places you don’t know, that’s hard,” he added. “I haven’t had a drink, so that’s a good thing.”

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municipal officials said they were continuing to assess the damage.

A 30-year-old Chatham woman has been arrested and charged with arson – disregard for human life.

From the preliminary findings of the multiple ongoing investigations, the building has been given an Order to Remedy Unsafe Building, meaning there cannot be occupancy until it is made safe through remediation and repair.

It appears it will take months of work before any residents are allowed back into the building, but officials stressed the timeline is unknown due to the various investigations that are still ongoing.

Residents are currently being housed in hotels throughout Chatham-Kent, but that will

change, as officials said this is not a sustainable long-term solution.

Housing Services and Economic Development Services have been working with private landlords to secure longer-term solutions throughout the community as they become available.

The Canadian Red Cross has been contracted to establish an emergency shelter at the former St. Agnes School property, which the municipality recently purchased from Indwell. The sale had not gone through as of yet, but municipal officials said the non-profit organization agreed to allow the municipality to use in the event that short-term hotels are no longer available.

They will also work to facilitate food delivery to those displaced.

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The Chatham Lions Club has stepped up in an effort to help those displaced by the recent apart-

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An Office of the Fire Marshal truck sits outside 99 McNaughton Ave. W. in Chatham. A Chatham woman faces arson charges.

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Lions member Cynthia Hyatt said the aid began one day after the Aug. 25 fire, actually.

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Lions Club, others work to help fire victims

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Lions members heard people from 99 McNaughton Ave. W. had evacuated the building and some had not had the chance to grab so much as the charger for their cell phone. The Lions went out and bought 100 chargers to give to the residents.

Since that time, Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue has co-ordinated efforts so that some residents were able to visit their units to retrieve personal belongings and medication.

Fire broke out before dawn on Aug. 25. By the time it was extinguished, 90 of the 120 units at

the building had been impacted in some manner.

A Chatham woman is facing arson charges in connection with the blaze.

All residents were evacuated and as of press time had not been allowed to return. The fire marshal was still investigating and engineering teams were checking structural stability.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is co-ordinating the effort as the affected building at 99 McNaughton Ave. W. is a municipally owned rent gearedto-income facility.

Three temporary drop-off loca-

tions to accept donations to help those impacted by a weekend fire in Chatham have been set up.

The drop-off sites include Betty Brite Dry Cleaners and Laundromat at 108 Keil Dr. S. in Chatham, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and the Skyline buildings at 150 Mary St. and 805 Grand Ave. W. in Chatham, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. seven days a week. Donation bins will be placed inside the front door at both locations.

But the local Lions are also seeking to raise $20,000 in mon-

etary aid. Hyatt said the group has applied for a $10,000 International Lions grant, and hopes to see $10,000 in local donations.

“People have been donating physical items,” Hyatt said, pointing out the drop-off locations at Betty Brite and two local apartment buildings. “We’re asking that for monetary donations, they go through the Lions.”

Hyatt said the plan is to sit down with municipal staff to determine what each person needs and go from there.

“It could be pillows, clothing or medicine,” she said of where the

funds could be utilized. “We’ll make sure it gets into the hands of the people who need it. It’s for what they need right now to hang in there.”

E-Transfers can be made straight to chathamlionsclub11@ gmail.com and Hyatt asks if people who donate could include contact information to allow the Lions to reach out and say thank you. For people who would prefer to make the donation at the Lions Club’s bank, the Bank of Montreal at the corner of Lacroix Street and Park Avenue, Hyatt said they need to obtain banking information from the Lions first. To do so, call 519-354-1836 or email info@chathamlions.ca.

“I’m hoping in two weeks we can wrap it up and get these people what they need,” Hyatt said.

FreeHelpCK has been busy gathering donations from various places as well.

Pet and Wildlife (PAWR) at 405 Park Ave. E. in Chatham is also seeking donations of dog food, cat food and kitty litter for pets that have been temporarily rehomed.

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Barkwell said he thought he’d be back home after a couple of days but because the electricity to the housing complex is shut off, no one was allowed inside the municipally owned housing complex.

However, he said he’s grateful for the help from the community, the municipality and various agencies.

“The Red Cross, the Salvation Army, housing services and emergency services have all been great,” Barkwell said. “They’ve taken good care of us.”

Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue has co-ordinated efforts so that some residents were able to visit their units to retrieve personal belongings and medication.

The fire has sparked a wave of support from the community, with numerous businesses opening their doors for donations. As well, Chatham Retirement Resort partnered with the municipality to accommodate at least 10 displaced seniors.

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Drug poisonings on the rise in C-K

day. These are deaths that reduction in a “person-centhe Centre for Addiction and tred” approach making peer Mental Health said are pre- support critical in the fight to ventable. save lives.

In C-K, officials said the ma“We believe everyone deWith the number of toxic drug deaths in Chatham-Kent jority of toxic drug deaths serves the care and the time on pace to set a record in 2024, stem from an unregulat- it takes to reach out because ed supply of someone who dies cannot rethe work condrugs such as cover,” the nurse explained, tinues to save “It’s really hard for the synthetic adding a message of care lives from the people to prepare and opioid fentan- must be conveyed to users. twin scourges be safe in the unreguyl, that’s been “We love you; we care about of drug overcut with seda- you. You matter and we want dose and poi- lated supply.”

- Nurse Jordynne Lindsay tives like ben- you to be around tomorrow,” sonings. zodiazepines, Lindsay said. “We’ll help you That was the message outlined by making it difficult for people when you’re ready.”

Carrying that message volunteers and staff mark- to protect themselves.

“It’s really to drug using International Overdose ers is one of Awareness Day at R.O.C.K hard for peo- “Just listen to what R.O.C.K.’s Missions’ Chatham and Wal- ple to prepare they have to say,” he goals. Currentlaceburg sites Aug. 29. Many and be safe in advised. “It makes a unreguly, the agency sported T-shirts from the the has 15 peer Chatham-Kent Drug Aware- lated supply,” big difference.”

- Volunteer Marcus VanDusen support workness Council, emblazoned Lindsay said. ers, including There’s a diswith the words “Together we can” and “I love someone tinction between drug over- Marcus VanDusen.

VanDusen, who has been dose and poisoning, she addwho uses drugs.” ed, as overdose doing the work for the past According implies some- four years, said he had “lost to CK Public “We believe everyone took too himself” until he found Health nurse Jordynne Lind- one deserves the care much of a drug R.O.C.K. Missions which intentionally, given him a “sense of pursay, there have and the time it takes while a poison- pose. been 29 toxic to reach out because “I wouldn’t change a thing,” ing is accidendrug-poison- someone who dies he added. tal. ing deaths so When dealing with people “The confar this year, cannot recover.”

- Nurse Jordynne Lindsay taminants are addicted to substances, Vanalready toping causing the Dusen said the simple things 2023’s total of poisoning deaths, Lindsay matter.

28 drug-related deaths.

“Just listen to what they In Ontario, it’s estimated explained, stressing the imthat eight people die from portance of the opioid revers- have to say,” he advised. “It toxic drug poisoning every ing drug naloxone and harm makes a big difference.”

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Opinion The good, the bad but no ugly

August 25 gave us the bad: Someone set a fire that displaced everyone in a Chatham apartment building at a time when housing is in dire shortage.

What followed was the good: The massive outpouring of support from the community that is rallying around the residents of 99 McNaughton Ave. W. That’s Chatham-Kent in a nutshell.

We have some bad, or troubled eggs, but they sure as heck don’t spoil the entire carton.

Response to the people who were left without a home in the wake of the fire at the 120-unit building was immediate. The Chatham Lions jumped into action right away and are fundraising at this time to provide additional support.

Two other apartments, owned by Skyline, are taking donations on behalf of the misplaced residents, as is Betty Brite on Keil Drive.

FreeHelpCK are living up to their name, offering assistance and collecting items to deliver to those in need.

The residents left with only what they could carry. Five days after the

fire, when the investigation led to the arson determination and an arrest, Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue personnel began working to get some people back into the building to grab what they could.

Of the 120 units, 90 suffered damage. There has been severe fire damage to the mechanical room, as well as some parts of the building, while other sections have been damaged to a lesser extent by water and smoke.

It’s a mess, uninhabitable. Even the unaffected units remain vacant, as there is no power to the building.

But citizens, and the municipality, stepped up. Temporary housing was quickly found, and a stopgap shelter is being established in the former St. Agnes school.

It’s not a perfect solution, but not much could be in the wake of such a tragedy. We at The Voice are glad that no one was killed in the blaze and encourage everyone who can to please donate in some way. Clothing, toiletries, non-perishable food … whatever you can will help.

We are confident the people will be taken care of. It’s what we do.

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Good to see cops on the beat once again Editor: In regard to an article in the Aug. 15 Chatham Voice, “The beat goes on,” it’s nice to finally see or read the police are going to walk the beat. It’s been long overdue.

But I read that on Fridays and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. seems like the only times cops will walk the beat. Does that seem like the only days or times that crime or trouble may occur?

In editorials, The Voice has said there has been some funny goings on in downtown Chatham

over many months.

I might point out it has been much longer.

You say the blame is put on the homeless. I agree that is not always true, but they have been responsible for a big percentage.

Now the homeless are camped in Rotary Park on Thames Street. Authorities have supplied tents, and a Port-a-Potty (which is a good thing).

However, I hear people living near there can smell it.

With that space being

set up, why are they still being allowed to camp under the Third Street Bridge? The garbage they are making there is something else.

I hope never to see one of those tents on the Veterans’ Garden. It is more or less sacred. Plus, a group of volunteers look after it and spend many hours on it each year. It’s beautiful, and I hope it stays that way.

Editor: Even though the tree cutting on Victoria Avenue has now begun, maybe it’s not too late for this town to take a look at the town of Orangeville, Ont. and see the tree sculptures on their main street. When they had to cut down trees, they left the trunks standing if possible and had chain-

saw and wood artists come and produce some interesting sculptures. Decorative and weatherproofed, they have looked good for a long time.

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Opinion

Poor turnout at ward boundary talks Editor: I was incredibly disappointed at the dismal turnout at the Chatham-Kent ward boundary meeting on Aug. 22 at the Bradley Convention Centre. Right now, the issue is with a consulting firm to collect citizen feedback and make recommendations.

It quickly became apparent to me just how messed up our ward structure is, and the meeting helped me to understand why our council is so ineffective. Of the comparable municipalities in our population range, most councils have either nine, 11 or 13 seats. Our council has 18

seats, including the mayor. If you have ever participated on a team or worked on a team project before, you quickly realize that more team members are not necessarily a good thing for decision making.

Another thing I realized was that since amalgamation (1998) our council structure favours Wallaceburg and most of the rural wards. Ward structure is not equally based on population. Based on population, Chatham (Ward 6) and North Kent (Ward 4) are under-represented. In comparison, the other four wards are over-represented.

Why is this a problem?

Seek tax savings Editor: Being no stranger to politics, I must comment on the way the tax budget is being handled.

Chatham-Kent doesn’t need double-digit tax increases; we need good, solid projects, not luxuries.

You were voted in to take care of the people who live and work here.

Life is hard enough for the young and the elderly.

Is our city progressing as the mayor says? It seems there is no new industry

at the present time.

Years ago, there were 1,200 municipal employees.

How many today?

Administration does not run council.

Council should try telling our administration to have all departments find 10 per cent in cuts in each of their budgets!

Finally, do the right thing and show us a council that cares about the people they represent.

Some councillors are fantastic and represent all constituents, including those outside their wards.

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Bunkhouses, maybe.

Understand that greenhouse complexes are more factory than farm.

They threaten existing rural housing. Who wants to live beside a factory?

Families cannot resist selling their land to the incredibly financed greenhouse industry.

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There’s a revamp underway at the former Park Street Place seniors’ res-

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idence in Dresden, but it’s unclear what the future holds for the vacant building.

A reporter from The Voice attended the facility Aug. 21, and observed

painting and cleaning going on near the lobby, as well as a COGECO service truck in the parking lot. But after questioning a woman working inside about what’s going on,

the answer was a terse “no comment.”

Rumours have swirled on social media recently that Park Street Place is to be turned into a homeless shelter or a drug rehabilitation centre but that’s not what both of North Kent’s councillors say.

Rhonda Jubenville said she’s learned from administration the building does not have the proper zoning to operate as a shelter, but current zoning allows it to be used as a seniors’ residence SORE SPOTS once again without needing any approvals from the municipality.

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Ongoing problems at the site came to head Sept. 25, 2023 when no staff were available to care for residents or dispense critical medications.

According to previously published reports, a resident was injured when they fell from a wheelchair but did not receive any follow-up care.

No charges have been laid against the former owner of Park Street Place despite the fact RHRA regulators attended the facility earlier last September and issued a warning letter.

Seniors’ home operators who break the rules can face a $50,000 fine for a first offence and much larger fines for subsequent infractions.

After the license was revoked, the building was sold for $1.2 million to 1000728019 Ontario Inc. of Oakville. According to a provincial website registry, the Ontario company was incorporated Dec. 4, 2023. As of press time, The Voice has been unable to find out who the new owners are.

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“Maybe it will be a good thing because there is a need for these types of services for seniors.”

North Kent Coun. Jamie McGrail said she too has been informed that the building can’t be used as shelter, noting the municipality doesn’t have to be kept in the loop unless there’s a zoning change.

McGrail hopes that whatever service comes to the Park Street property it “won’t fall through the cracks.

“If it is a seniors’ home, it will be provincially mandated,” the councillor pointed out. “The municipality has been trying to find out what operation is going in there to ensure it is a legitimate company.

It’s definitely on our radar.”

Park Street Place became embroiled in controversy last year, when the Retirement Home Regulatory Authority revoked its licence to operate a seniors’ residence. This came on the heels of a host of complaints regarding negligence of care of residents.

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Doug Robbins, who will also act as curator, has been named to the post left vacant by Samantha Meredith’s departure.

As the former director of marketing for the African Heritage Network, Robbins brings a wealth of experience to the role, as well as a deep commitment to preserving the rich history of Black history in Chatham-Kent.

Robbins will lead various initiatives, including the curation and management of museum exhibits, guided tours, community events

and the preservation of the society’s archival collections.

“I am honoured to step into this role and work alongside the community to preserve the powerful stories of resilience, culture and history,” Robbins said in a media release.

Dorothy Wallace, president of the C-K Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum, said the organization is pleased with Robbins’ appointment.

“We are thrilled to welcome Doug as our new executive director-curator,” said Wallace. “His proven leadership, dedication to community engagement and expertise in historical preservation make him the perfect fit for this role.”

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“Buddy’s a little bit dians spent two weeks this summer following ev- longer than most Basset ery move of our Olympic Hounds and he’s about 58 athletes, one four-legged pounds,” Dave said.

Deanna Paulovics/Special to The Chatham Voice The Fort Erie track boasts Buddy relaxes on the couch with his award and some of the products he won as the fastest Basset Hound in Ontario after his competitor from Chatham ran his own race and be- crowds of several thou- win on Aug. 18 at the Fort Erie Race Track. sand people and most came a champion.

Buddy, a five-and-a-half- stay for the dog races.

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This is the third year then I whistle more once ‘Hey Buddy’s here.’ Everyone is glad to see him.”

Buddy has competed in the race starts,” he said.

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2024 Annual

McKINLAY WOODLANDS . . . A LIVING MEMORIAL

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Gathering 1:30pm Service 2:00pm

DEDICATION SERVICE to be held at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area

Due to the paper cutoff time, the names published are for the period September 1, 2023 to August 29, 2024.

The program and tree service will include any additional names up to August 31, 2024.

We will also be recognizing tree donations for the Big Bend and Sharon Creek tree parks.

Please see next week’s paper for the Ridgetown T.R.E.E.S. Memorial Forest name list.

CM Wilson/Skakel Alexander, Brenda Allen, George Anderson, Jenny Arndt-Jamieson, Margaret ‘Peggy’ Balakowski, Carmen Balan, George Barnes, Roger Bathurst, Kelly Beaton, Ken Beaulieu, Connie Bechard, Gerard Bechard, Jeannette Bellefleur, Ron Benoit, Ben Bernardi, Stelio Joseph Bertasson, Rick Beuglet, John Blais, Philippe Bower, Dwight Boyd, Elizabeth Braddon, Donald Bradley, Amanda Bradley, David Allen Braekevelt, Betty Ann Broad, Ed Broersma, Aly Bromley, Bob Brouwer, Teny

Brown, Barry Brown, Christopher Lee Brown, Dennis John Brown, Sherry Ann Brown, Stephen James Browne, Chris Burch, Bruce Burch, Eileen Bushey, Jean Cain, Chris Carey, Amanda Carey, Pam Carter, Richard Cartier, Jacques Casier, Leonard Chaput, Margaret Charlton, Kay Cianfarani, Ernie Clarke, Ken Cléroux, Gisèlle Coll, Earl ‘Sandy’ Conliffe, Ruth Cordeiro, Jennifer Wendy Cranston Cornell, Anne Cowan, Pat Cox, Ruth Anne Cunningham, Doug Cunningham, John Dale, Dillon

Darby, Doug Dawdry, Fred Day, Charlotte Day, Mary Jane Day, Pat DeLuca, Tonio Deneau, Leonard ‘Len’ Denkers-Dow, Sophia Desbiens, Viola Donaldson, Katrine ‘Mary’ Doughty, Joan Margaret Dubuque, Lenard Dunkley, Sheila Ellen Dymerski, Roland Brent Edwards, Lucas ‘Lukey’ Ellis, Dorothy Ellison Spence, Violet English, Isabel ‘Liz’ Ertel, Karla Eveland, Sharren Everitt, Bradley Eves, Andrea Fanelli, Angela Farmer, Margaret Ferreira, Jose Tome De Abreu Fox, Lee Fraser, Shirley Gagnon, Norman Ambrose Garrod, Barbara Gellner, Marilyn

Gervais, Luella Gleason, Orville Ross ‘Bud’ Gobert, Sherry Gough, Mary Green, David Griffore, Gerald Grin, Jeannine Grocott, Fred Hall, Harry Allen Hall, Tom Hanov, Jewelya Harris, Willena ‘Miss. Nina’ Harrison, Jean Haskell, Barbara Hearn, Mary Heino, Faye Heino, Michael Heslinga, Rev. Fred Heuvelmans, Scott Hildebrand, Talon Hill, Gordon ‘Gord’ Holland, Grace Horton, Pat Horton, RoseMarie Humphrey, Fred Hynes, Joe Hystek, Lenny Illman, Margaret H. Jacques, Doug Jenkins, Ernie

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Brickworks fills a need on housing ladder bedrooms and range in size from 600 to 950 square feet.

Four of the units will be Filling the gap in the accessible.

According to project housing continuum.

That’s the goal of Brick- manager Rose Linseman, works, a made-in-Cha- the Brickworks is akin tham-Kent initiative aimed to a “missing rung” on at giving low-to-moderate the housing ladder in beincome earners a chance to tween renting and owning a home, as there are no own their own home. affordable Five years choices in in the mak- “We are looking to gap. ing, the create a pilot project “We are project is with the Brickworks looking to the braincreate a pichild of the project, that starts to lot project n o n - p ro f i t add rungs back onto with the Opportuni- the ladder from rental Brickworks ty Villages to homeownership, a project, that Community ladder that is missing starts to Land Trust ( O V C LT ) . so many rungs that it’s add rungs The intent currently impossible to back onto the ladder is to allow climb.” from rental r e n t e r s , - OVCLT’s Rose Linseman to homewho would never otherwise have the ownership, a ladder that opportunity, to take own- is missing so many rungs ership of high quality, that it’s currently imposeco-friendly small homes. sible to climb,” Linseman At a recent public infor- said.

Another plus, she added, mation meeting, OVCLT volunteers outlined how is a sense of community Brickworks will operate. the development will fosThe land trust will offer ter.

Tiffany Lilliman, a local buyers a “life lease,” along with a purchase price be- property manager spelow market value. The cializing in social housing, trust will maintain overall said the OVCLT has come up with a creative affordcare of the property. solution Located on 2.6 acres of able-housing land on Taylor Avenue in with the Brickworks.

“I know there’s a lot of Chatham, the development includes 30 units, in- people who don’t think cluding detached homes, it’s possible, but I 100 per duplexes and triplexes, as cent believe it’s possible,” well as a shared commu- Lilliman said. “I know a nity building. The major- lot of hard work has gone ity of the homes are two into this.”

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The Brickworks is a pilot project that will offer low to modest income earners the chance to purchase an affordable eco-friendly small home. The 30-unit development is being led by the Opportunity Villages Community Land Trust. At a recent public information session, project manager Rose Linseman and board member Maureen Geddes answered questions about the initiative.

Lilliman said the development will appeal to single parents, retirees, people looking to downsize, as well as modest earners trying to enter the market.

Next steps for the Brickworks, said Linseman, include the finalization of the site plan and contractor approvals, to be followed by site preparation and remediation.

If all goes well, work could begin this fall. After the site is ready, construction of the homes is expected to take 18 months.

In 2019, Brickworks started out with a budget of around $8.5 million, but Linseman said the number has yet to be finalized. The organization has received various grants and donations, including $200,000 from the Chatham-Kent, and is working with an unnamed financial institution to help get things off the ground.

Part of the difficulty in launching the project, Linseman said, is that most upper tier government grants and funding programs are geared towards supporting rental

housing, rather than those offering home ownership.

The OVCLT is currently operating with a team of 12 volunteers and is actively seeking fresh faces to join in all capacities. The agency plans on holding a financial session for the public in the near future so interested parties can learn how to set themselves up to qualify for one of the Brickworks homes. New partners, investors and donors are also welcome to join the effort.

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John Rossi of Chuck’s Roadhouse in Chatham and employee Donna Page, centre left, present a cheque to Art Stirling, far right, YMCA development officer, in the amount of $7,000, raised during Chuck’s first golf tournament held at Hidden Hills Golf and Country Club recently. They are surrounded by members of the organizing committee: Harold Ytsma, Stuart McFadden, Wendy Castle, Jenn Beckstead and Jeff Young. Absent was Shawn Newman. The funds are in support of YMCA of Chatham-Kent camp and youth programs.

The first-ever Jordan’s Run the Runway event is coming to the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport Friday Sept. 13.

Aimed at raising money to help families and individuals access services at the YMCA, organizers said the event promises to be a fun-filled time for those who attend.

According to a YMCA media release, the 5K run on the airport tarmac is “flat and fast” and registered with Athletics Ontario. Participants are invited to run, walk, or roll on the runway for the five kilometres.

Prior to the 5K event, youngsters can take part in a one-kilometre “kiddie trot.”

Food and drinks will be served in the airport hangar at the run’s conclusion.

Jordan’s Run the Runway has been held successfully in London for the past 11 years. However, this year organizers decided to expand to Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton.

To date, Run the Runway has raised more than $1 million to create the Jordan Strickland Family Fund for the YMCA’s Camp Elizabeth.

The London Jordan’s Run the Runway event will take place Sept. 20, with the Sarnia-Lambton initiative to be held Oct. 4.

Registration is now open.

Learn more at runtherunway.ca.

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Decorate your home and win cash

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Crowfest Chatham-Kent organizers are developing a decorative idea that they hope will give the municipality yet another event to crow about: a Citywide Residential Decorating Contest.

Prizes for the top three homes, as determined by a set of mystery judges, and the people’s choice winner, will be selected.

Plus, they’ll win cash.

First prize is $500. Second prize and the people’s choice selection earn $250 each, while third prize pockets $150.

The outdoor contest is the brainchild of Jan Reinhardus and Connie Beneteau. The idea is to expand Crowfest, which takes place from Sept. 1821 this year, outside the downtown core.

“It’s something that families can enjoy,” Reinhardus said. “We’re just try-

ing to get more families involved. They do come down and see the buskers, however.”

World-famous buskers will perform during Crowfest once again.

There will also be an Olde Crows Tea on Sept. 18, C-K’s Got Talent the same day, the MasCROWade Ball on Sept. 19, a Crowfest Costume Contest, and Busk After Dusk on Sept.

21. Artists will be creating works at various shops in the downtown area during Crowfest as well.

But the decorating contest is the kick-start for the festival. Benetau said people have between now and Sept. 13 to register to take part.

After that point, judges will review the outdoor entries. Reinhardus said the public is encouraged to view them as well, and vote on the people’s choice option.

The winners will be announced Sept. 18.

However, the organizers would love to see set-up work as it happens.

“We’re asking people to send us their preparations up to and including the finished product to be shared on social media,”

Get ready for Pizza That Packs a Punch.

That’s the name of a campaign by twins Kat and Karissa Strain to raise awareness and funds for their Soul Strong program. The twins led the first four-week program in May. Participants learned boxing basics and at the end received a bag, gloves, a jump rope, water bottle and hand wraps so they could continue training if they wished.

Created for local girls aged 13 to 16, the goal of Soul Strong is to encourage confidence, self-esteem, body positivity and

female empowerment.

According to Kat Strain, the program was well received, with many girls on the waitlist to take part in future sessions.

To that end, the Strains are reprising a role they had as teenagers. During the time when they were acting as doubles for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Mike and Mark Demore, the owners of Little Caesars Pizza in Chatham, allowed the girls to host a “Free Ice Cream Friday.” Local girls would come into the shop, meet the Strains and discuss their experience.

Kat and Karissa will do it again Sept. 6.

ement of crow,” Reinhardus said.

Beneteau said several people have already signed up.

To register or to ask questions, email crowfestresidentialcontest@gmail.

com. You can also register at crowfestck.com under “Events.”

The contest is only open to Chatham residents this year, but the hope is that interest will spark it to expand in future years.

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Beneteau said.

As for what the decorations could entail, the organizing duo said it can be spooky, creepy, fall-harvest oriented, you name it.

“We’re asking for an el-

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

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

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The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT

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.

Minimum Tender Amount

Description of Land(s)

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

1.

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

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.

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Business

Veal’s the deal at Mamma Maria’s The Chatham Voice

Mamma Maria’s Ristorante in Chatham has another feather in its cap.

Well, more fans of one of their signature sandwiches actually.

The downtown Chatham eatery finished in the top 10 in this year’s Ontario’s Best Veal Sandwich competition.

The judging panel for the competition was in Chatham recently to taste the vaunted sandwich, which received thumbs up all around.

The top two restaurants will be announced sometime this month, after which they will compete in a head-to-head cook-off for rights of being named creator of Ontario’s Best Veal Sandwich 2022.

The competition has taken place since 2016.

Provincial officials tour Dajcor Aluminum

Dajcor Aluminum in Chatham hosted the provincial government’s top money man recently.

Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy and Chatham-Kent– Leamington MPP Trevor Jones toured Dajcor Aug. 15.

“Ontario’s manufacturing sector is a significant driver of the provincial economy, giving good-paying jobs to hundreds of thousands of workers while building worldclass products – and Dajcor Aluminum is no

exception,” Bethlenfalvy said in a media release.

“Our government was elected on a plan to rebuild our province’s economy. That’s why we’re helping local manufacturing companies invest and expand so that we can ensure the products of the future get made right here in Ontario.”

Cindy Marks, president of Dajcor, said the visit was appreciated.

“Dajcor Aluminum is a manufacturing centre of excellence which supports the local economy with over 250 jobs.

The future growth of the manufacturing industry throughout the Southwestern Ontario corridor relies heavily on the prov-

ince’s support and it is an honour for our organization to be recognized by the Minister of Finance,” she said.

Discussions also touched on the alignment of public and private sectors in driving Ontario’s economy.

“The Minister of Finance’s budget is focused Contributed image on building Ontario, and Ontario’s Best Veal Sandwich judges hit down recently to sample Mamma Maria’s Ristoranat Dajcor, we believe in te’s offering. From left, Cara Ferguson, Jennifer Haley, Food Network celebrity John Catucci this vision of the public and Bill Harron are seen here at the restaurant. The panel has selected the local restaurant to sector partnering with place in its top 10 list for the year. and supporting private industry to not only com- ward. We remain comDajcor Aluminum is including automotive, pete on the global scale mitted to providing the Canada’s leading suppli- renewable energy, medibut to be best in class,” support these businesses er of extruded, fabricated, cal equipment, transporJamie Neil, Dajcor’s chief need to thrive and con- machined, and anodized tation, building trades, financial officer, said. tinue generating valuable aluminum components military, recreation, and Following the visit, Jones jobs for our community,” and assemblies for a di- consumer products. praised Dajcor’s efforts he said.

Continued on page 21 verse range of markets, and contributions.

“Dajcor Aluminum’s dedication to innovation and quality Mitchell’s Bay Elevated Water Tower Unveiling is propelling our economy forA 3.3-million-dollar rehabilitation of Mitchell’s Bay elevated water tower will be completed soon. A

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news conference to announce the completion will be held Friday, September 13, at 10:30 a.m. with the unveiling of the new tower logo.

The project was undertaken in January of this year and involved the complete removal and replacement of the interior and exterior coatings of the tank as well as a number of other improvements.

The tank was originally constructed in 1996 and is a major component of the Chatham water supply and distribution system operated by the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission. The elevated tank provides water storage for the communities and areas around Mitchell’s Bay and Dover.

The project also included installation of a hydro-dynamic mixing system inside the tank to improve water age and chlorine residuals. Installation of accessory upgrades including new antenna supports, upgrades to the lighting system, minor upgrades to the process mechanical equipment within the base of the structure and the installation of additional health and safety features were added.

Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission General Manager, Darren Galbraith said, this is the sixth tank that has been rehabilitated in the last 12 years.

The work was completed by Landmark Municipal Services. Engineering and inspection services for the project were provided by CIMA Engineering.

The improvements will increase the reliability of the tank, as well as its functionality for the next 20 years or more.

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Darren Galbraith, General Manager Chatham-Kent Public U8li8es Commission 325 Grand Avenue East, Chatham, ON N7M 2G6 This notice was issued on September 5, 2024.

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Community Events

Thursday, September 5, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am– 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts 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 from 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 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 available, call 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Come and play Fun Darts start at 7:00 *Patio Entertainment-Chuck Fitzgerald 7-10pm. Everyone welcome.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a Breaded Pork Chop dinner with potatoes, vegetable, salad and a bun. Dine ins $13 and pickups $14. All meals are served at 6 PM. Everyone welcome. Call 519-352-8291 to reserve or to order.

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 & 5:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 3:00pm–5:30pm. Entertainment by Back-to-Back- Band from 4:30-9:30.

Come check out our menu. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, September 8, 2024: • Calling all Veterans. The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be hosting a Buddy Check for all Veterans from 10:00am– 12:00pm. Come enjoy a coffee and talk to other Veterans. This venue is for Veterans Only.

• Dawn Valley United Church 135th Anniversary at 4:00pm. 507 Dawn Valley Road (corner of Lambton Line & Dawn Valley Road). Featuring “The Singing Cowgirl”, Naomi Bristow – Traditional Country, Western & Gospel Music. Light supper to follow. Free Will offering.

Everyone welcome.

• Breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. from 9am to Noon. All meals are cooked to order.

Everyone welcome Monday, September 9, 2024: • Enjoy a friendly game of Euchre, 1pm.

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

Tuesday, September 10, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 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, September 11, 2024: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. Come and play Fun Darts, starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, September 12, 2024: • Retired Workers Chapter Meeting are the perfect opportunity to enjoy coffee, baked goods and visit with friends and former fellow workers. Keep up to date with the community, pensions, benefits and info provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. 10:00am at the Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

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

lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Fun Stuff

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.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Current unit 7. Reciprocal of an ohm 10. God of the sea 12. A way to disfigure 13. Positioned 14. Tall tropical American tree 15. Large deciduous trees 16. __ and ends 17. Part of a machine • Friday night supper at the Chatham 18. Brews Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a 19. One who leads Breaded Pork Chop dinner with potaprayers in a toes, vegetable, salad and a bun. Dine mosque ins $13 and pickups $14. All meals are served at 6 PM. Everyone welcome. Call 21. Indian state 22. Partisans 519-352-8291 to reserve or to order.

27. Top lawyer in the land The CIBC Run for the Cure is back in • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Supper served 4:0 –6:00. No orders after 5:30pm.

Tonight’s specials are Cabbage Rolls or Fish & Chips, $13.00. Take out available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Come and play Fun Darts start at 7:00 *Patio Entertainment-Chuck Fitzgerald 7-10pm. Everyone welcome.

28. Former Dodgers MVP 33. Title for women 34. Heated and allowed to slowly cool 36. Copycat 37. Sounds 38. One-time Israeli diplomat Abba 39. Part of (abbr.)

40. Hateful 41. Collide 44. European football heavyweight 45. One who works for you 48. Song 49. Ancient marvels 50. Bridge building degree

Chatham-Kent on October 6, and we’re looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event. 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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18. Once more 20. Irate 23. Triangular spaces above a door 24. Norwegian playwright and poet Henrik 25. Atomic #58 26. Patti Hearst’s captors 29. Natural logarithm 30. Talk incessantly 31. Went by 32. Strives 35. Fall back 36. Manila hemp 38. Not easily explained 40. Former “Double Dare” host Summers 41. Mollusk 42. Capital of Togo 43. Letter of Semitic scripts 44. Founder of Babism 45. Indicates near 46. Family of regulator genes 47. Indicates before

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Business

New leadership at CFDCCK Continued from page 19

There’s a new boss in place at the Community Futures Develoment Corporation of Chatham-Kent (CFDCCK).

David Argenti replaces Donna Pollock as executive director. Pollock retired after five years heading the corporation.

Jack McFarlane, board chair of CFDCCK, said the appointment of Argenti follows a thorough local and national search.

Argenti joins CFDCCK from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) where he has been a Branch Manager for the last nine years.

He has built a career in the Chatham-Kent region in the financial services sector over the past 20 years, holding numerous positions from life insurance, to financial planning, to being an investment representative and a small business advisor.

Pollock will remain on board until the end of October to help with the transition.

“The board of directors

is thrilled to see Donna move on to a new chapter of her life, and at the same time, we are incredibly grateful for her significant contribution over the last five years,” McFarlane said in a media release.

nier said in a media release. Your generosity and recognition will remain a driving force as I pursue a career in police foundations at St. Clair College.”

Derikx said she appreciated being selected.

“This scholarship truly means a lot and it will significantly help pay for my post-secondary education,” she said.

Kent & Essex has been awarding scholarships to graduating high school

seniors for more than 12 years, amounting to more than $60,000.

Grand opening

Tiles, Planks and Rolls is gearing up for the grand opening of its new loca-

tion.

The store is located on 785 St. Clair St. in Chatham. It had previously been located on Grand Avenue.

The grand opening is slated for the Sept. 13-15 weekend.

Essex & Kent hands out scholarships

Five area students have received $1,000 scholarships this year from Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance.

Included in those five are two Chatham-Kent teens.

Chatham’s Ava Grenier, who attended CKSS, and Wheatley’s Alexa Derikx, a Leamington high school student, are the two local beneficiaries.

Students were asked to submit essays on the topic of the expected future impact of Artificial Intelligence on the insurance industry in Canada, and how it is currently being used.

“I am truly honoured to receive this recognition and am grateful for the support and encouragement it represents,” Gre-

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James Warnock 71, Friday, August 9, 2024 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Michael Pilon 71, Saturday, August 24, 2024 Life Transitions

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Marcus Coates 46, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Geraldine Bracken (Brennan) 94, Monday, August 26, 2024 Life Transitions

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Obituaries Michelle Suzanne Myers Haynes (7/5/1960-8/16/2024) was a kind and beautiful soul, who left an impact on everyone she met. Michelle was born in Chatham Ontario Canada in 1960 to Carol and Peter Myers. Michelle attended elementary school in Chatham. In 1973, Michelle’s family relocated to Ponce Inlet, Florida. She attended Spruce Creek High school, where she was crowned Miss Spruce Creek. Health and wellness was always a priority to Michelle, so after high school she opened some health clubs in various cities across the United States.

Michelle also loved dancing and she became an instructor at Arthur Murray’s Dance Studio. Michelle was also a Hawaiian Tropic model and was a crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic. She even had her own morning aerobics television show with the YMCA. Michelle obtained her esthetician’s license and practiced skin care for many years.

Michelle met her husband, Dr. Michael Haynes in 2002 and they married in 2006. The two of them were inseparable and were true soulmates. She loved being outdoors and staying active. Fitness and nutrition was a passion of hers and she enjoyed teaching aerobics classes around Daytona Beach and providing others with healthy nutritional information. Michelle is survived by her beloved Husband, Dr. Michael Haynes, his son Colton Haynes; who she raised, his daughter Kaley Westervelt, mother Carol Myers, sisters: Debbie Griffith and Pamela Baliker, nieces: Amy Jo Campbell, Amanda Lauricella, Amelia Heyink and Shantel Finn.

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It is with profound sadness that the family of Debbie Anne Brooks announce her peaceful passing on Sunday afternoon, August. 25, 2024, at age 69 years, after a very long and courageous cancer journey. Her journey included two stem cell transplants and a clinical trial at Princess Margaret Hospital and countless travel to London and Toronto. Much loved and best friend of husband George, and together they were able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary last October, with family and friends. Daughter of the late George and Margaret Shields and late mother in law, Donna Brooks. She will be missed forever by her sons Kevin (Melissa) and Stephen (Meme) and grandchildren Madelyn and Kaiden. Forever missed by siblings Cathy (late Steve), Jane (Ian), Susan, Jenny (Tom) and Gordon (Lindsay), also by sister in-law Barb (Mike), brothers in law Norm (late Shannon) and David (Patty). She’ll also be remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by sister Patty (Mark), granddaughter Sadie and nephew George. Debbie was a floral designer all of her career in Peterborough, Huntsville and Chatham including 39 years as an accredited FTD Master Designer at Syd Kemsley Florists. She also designed floral arrangements for Birdie’s Nest for a number of years. In her spare time she loved playing with her grandchildren and watching them grow. Gardening around the house was an activity she very much enjoyed and had the proverbial ‘green thumb’. Travelling was something she was very fond of as well, including a trip to England, vacations in the Caribbean, Florida, California and 2 years ago, a family trip to the Vancouver area and then a road trip to the East Coast. Special thanks to Dr. Xenocostas at London Regional Cancer, Dr. Maze at Princess Margaret, family physician Dr. McCulloch, VON nurse Mary Beth and all of the staff involved in her treatments. Also special thanks to her best friend Lorie for always being there for her.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration Of Life will be held at later date.

If desired, memorial donations to London Regional Cancer Clinic or Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

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Obituaries Michael Pilon,

71 years old, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family August 24, 2024 Mike loved life & was a passionate sports fan.

He loved the Detroit Lions, the Toronto Maple Leafs & Raptors. At 33 years old Mike returned to school to become a teacher where he excelled in teaching French along with all other subjects.

Upon retiring, Mike along with his wife, moved to Dresden where they bought & operated a retirement home. After selling the home in 2008 he worked at Home Depot for a few years then became a bus driver in Chatham. Mike loved to meet new people & took an interest in their lives. He is survived by his wife Glenda, children Nicole (Curtis Wilson), David (Kelly), Ryan, Scott (Randi), grandchildren Michaela (Neil), Hunter Lynne (Kyle), Carson, Jenna, Alexis, Braiden, Christian, Marshall, Kailey, Madilyn, and 3 great grandchildren Kinsley, Indie and Silas. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday September 7, 2024 from 1-4pm at Loyal Order of Moose No 1499 (Moose Lodge) 777 Tecumseh Rd W, Windsor, ON. To leave online condolences, please go to www.lifetransitions.ca

Celebration of Life Beverly Ann Kelly

Saturday, September 14th 2-4pm Skyline Living Apartment, Common Room (57 Riverview Dr., Chatham)

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Card of Thanks

Thank You

Your sympathy with our loss of the “Loving Legend, Brad Everitt” will long be remembered.

We would like to thank all of our family and friends: old and new for all your love, hugs, support, cards, flowers donations, meals, calls and messages. It meant the world to us along this journey. A big shout out to McKinleys for making everything just as he would have wanted it to be and the Links for a beautiful celebration of a life well lived. We could not have done it without all your love.

Blessings, Annette, Jessie, Kate and Shawn

Make This The Year You Travel!

51 Wellington Ave., Appin ON NOL 1AO TICO #500 26846

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Tours Appin Tours Inc.

2024

Make This The Year You Travel!

October 21-28 Pigeon Forge & Nashville Tennessee

Aaron 519-360-6106 Karen 519-359-1782

Don’t Miss This Perfect Fall Getaway!

Book today - while seats are still available.

This is our final year for the Pigeon Forge & Nashville Trip. Reserve Now! Our 2025 and future tours offer exciting destinations.

Buying

519-289-2043 or 519-494-8989

FREE ESTIMATES

GOLD SILVER ALL COINS

57 Years of Satisfied Customers

September 6 9am-4pm Active Lifestyle Centre 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham

Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed

519-818-1805

Call Pat Carruthers for details!

51 Wellington Ave., Appin ON NOL 1AO TICO #500 26846

Asphalt

ROBERT OUELLETTE ASPHALT SEALING INC.

We carry premium • Hot Asphalt oil based sealer!

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

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

8ft aluminum step ladder. New conditions, in Chatham.

Call 519-784-7004.

2008 Honda Civic Coupe. Always had Honda service, has under 200,000kms.

Lived inside a garage, senior giving up driving due to age. Phone 519354-7241.

Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements.

Everyday/ Holidays.

Ready-to-go. Many colours available. $40. 519-354-3411

Reg & Brenda DeNure August 29, 1964 Cheers to 60 years

Love Danielle, Jacquelyn, Pierrette, Brent & Families

Wanted

YOUTH BOWLING CANADA

Remembered by husband John, daughters Michaelanne and Shandra and granddaughter Ashley

Call Pat Carruthers for details!

519-289-2043 or 519-494-8989

to our Dad & Mom Happy 60th Anniversary!

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who left us 9 years ago,

We think about you always We talk about you still You have never been forgotten And you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us through our lives Until we meet again.

Nov. 13 . . . . . . . Brantford/Windmill Market, Lunch, Walter’s Family Christmas Show Nov. 25 . . One-of-a-Kind Craft Show, Toronto Nov. 28 . . . . . . . . Petrolia - VPP - Starbright Christmas Show, lunch at Actor’s Restaurant Dec. 15 . . Petrolia - VPP - Holiday Jamboree, lunch at Actors Restaurant

CONGRATULATIONS

Bowling

Feb.15, 1942 - Aug. 31, 2015

2024

For Sale

Happy Anniversary

In Memoriam

Marian Spears,

Tours Appin Tours Inc.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Bowling Starts This Weekend!

Wanted to rent or buy 1 or 4 acres of land in Chatham-Kent area.

No buildings or utilities needed.

Rural area preferred. 519-3525414 or 226-6275414.

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

519-727-8894.

Friday, September 6 6:15am Bantams & Juniors Saturday, September 7 9:00am - Smurfs & PeeWees 11:00am - Bantams

Office Space

Sunday, September 8 6:15pm - Juniors & Seniors

Bowlerama Chatham

100 Keil Dr. S. • 519-354-4460

SELL YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS! Starting at only $6 plus tax.

Call today! 519-397-2020.

Loans

3 Offices Available for Rent: all utilities included, central air. Nice & clean. Ready to move in. 991 Richmond St, Franklin Square. 519-3805438.

MORTGAGES / LOANS

CONSOLIDATE DEBTS LOWER YOUR PAYMENTS

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

WE ALSO ARRANGE UNSECURED LINES OF CREDIT/LOANS

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

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

On approved credit, & subject to borrower qualification.

Rates & terms subject to change without notice.

Call John at 519-252-6953 - 24 hours or email john@unimorcapital.com UNIMOR CAPITAL CORPORATION Brokerage Lic.#10675

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

THE CHATHAM VOICE

265 St. Clair St., Chatham

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