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Bronze sculpture for Fergie in Chatham

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Baseball legend Fergie Jenkins is about to take his place in Chatham’s history for all time.

A nine-foot-high bronze sculpture of the all-star deliv-

ering a pitch will be displayed in the Chatham Civic Centre atrium as early as next spring.

It will be identical to the sculpture unveiled at Wrigley Field in Chicago in May, immortalizing the success the Chatham native had playing 19 seasons of Major League Baseball.

The ever-humble Hall of Fam-

er and Cy Young Award winner flashed a wide smile as Mayor Darrin Canniff made the announcement at the Civic Centre to a round of applause.

Jenkins was quick to credit his success to having “great teammates.

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He also gave a nod to the great coaches he had coming up in Chatham’s minor ball system.

Jenkins also had many outstanding mentors in his life, including his father, Ferguson Jenkins Sr., who played for the Chatham Coloured All-Stars.

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Originally, Jenkins Jr. thought he would become a first baseman.

However, a Philadelphia Phillies scout named Gene Dziadura, helped Jenkins hone his pitching skills as a teenager in the basement of the former Chatham Collegiate Institute.

Jenkins signed with the Phillies when he was 18 and was traded to the Cubs two-and-ahalf years later. He later pitched for the Texas Rangers, the Boston Red Sox and again with the Cubs.

Jenkins took home the Cy Young Award in 1971.

He made the cover of Sports Illustrated on Aug. 30, 1971 and it’s that image Chicago sculptor Lou Cello has recreated in painstaking detail.

Cello took part in the announcement virtually from the U.S, calling it a “real honour” to create a likeness of Jenkins for his hometown.

The sculptor said the original work took about nine months to make, but this one should be quicker as the moulds are already made.

Ultimately, Cello said he utilized “hundreds of photos” of Jenkins to make the sculpture, and the real-life Jenkins modelled the uniform for him as well.

Jenkins said having a sculpture of himself in his hometown is “something that surprises me each time I think about it,” adding he hopes the community and family in Chatham will draw inspiration from it.

“When I go down and

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Chatham baseball legend Ferguson Jenkins, right, stands with Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff at the recent announcement a bronzed statue of the Hall of Famer will be erected in the Civic Centre.

see my grandkids and relatives, they can understand that I played one of the best games in the world,” Jenkins said.

He said he appreciates his Canadian roots, adding that whenever he crosses the Ambassador Bridge from the United States, he feels he is

“home.”

Canniff said attending the unveiling ceremony in Chicago was “a surreal experience” and “the privilege of my life,” adding he met sculpture Cello and Cubs owner Tom Ricketts in the windy city.

He said the experience made him ask why the

same thing couldn’t be done in Chatham-Kent.

“This is an absolute thrilling moment for me,” Canniff said, noting Jenkins “is by far the best baseball player to come from Canada and he’s right here from Chatham-Kent.”

There will be no cost to

taxpayers for the new sculpture as an anonymous donor has stepped forward to fund the community initiative.

Chatham will also help Jenkins celebrate his 80th birthday in December.

Canniff said details will be released closer to the date.

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New direction for Music for the Mind

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Elisha Banks is back in the saddle.

The founder of the popular Music for the Mind fundraiser has recently re-launched the campaign aimed at helping

those who struggle with mental health.

On Sept. 17, 130 people took part in a 19-team volleyball tournament at Southside Tap & Grille in Chatham, raising just over $6,000.

“It really feels good to be back,” Banks told The Chatham Voice. “Every-

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The charity organization Music for the Mind is back in the mental-health-support business following a successful beach volleyball tournament recently. The event saw 19 teams, comprised of 130 players, take part. They raised more than $6,000.

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thing ran so smoothly and it was perfect weather. I couldn’t have asked for it to go any better.”

The 2022 version of Music for the Mind will see all monies raised split between Family Service Kent to subsidize counselling for children aged six and up, as well as The Family Service Kid’s Team.

As in the past, Banks said, her goal is to lend a helping hand to those in the community facing mental health issues.

“My hope is that no one is turned away from getting help,” Bank said.

“There are some who can’t afford it,” she added, “and this will help cover the balance for some and will subsidize others.

“I want to be able to support both children and adults with mental health in our community,” Bank said. “For me, it comes down to the fact that mental health issues affect so many people.”

Getting Music for the Mind back on track is a milestone for Banks, who has struggled with her own mental health concerns and with the fundraising she undertook on behalf of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF).

She’s legally forbidden to discuss any of the issues she had with the Foundation publicly, but

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in previously published reports in this newspaper, it was reported Banks raised around $92,000 for the CKHAF. In the year from 2019 to 2020, Music for the Mind raised $30,000 and in the second year from 2020 to 2021, the fundraiser generated more than $60,000.

The money was intended to be used to purchase toiletries and personal care products for patients staying on the mental health ward.

Banks had discovered during a stay on the ward that nurses and healthcare workers were buying supplies for patients out of their own pockets as many arrived in severe crisis without any of the bare necessities such as socks and toothbrushes.

However, the money wasn’t used and was instead being kept in a Foundation bank account.

As previously published articles in The Voice indicate, Banks found out the money wasn’t being used for mental health patients after visiting a friend on the ward.

The matter was dealt with by senior hospital staff who have assured Banks essential supplies would come out of the CKHA budget in the future.

But that was then and this now, and Banks said she’s simply glad to be back in her happy place.

She hopes to copy the

success of previous Music for the Mind concerts at The Kent in Chatham and The Boonies in Tilbury, where local artists donated their performances to the charity.

She also continues to collect cans and bottles, and is hoping to hold another fundraising night at Boston Pizza where a percentage of sales was donated to Music for the Mind.

Banks hopes people

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“I’m so grateful to this amazing community for the continued support for the community,” Banks noted. “Without them I would not be able to do what I do to support people who struggle with mental health.”

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I am committed to: • Advocating for all students and families within Ward 6 to ensure they have equal opportunities to reach their full potential and ensure everyone’s voice is heard • Actively participating in LKDSB meetings in a manner that ensures that the students are at the centre the education system • Advocating that the curriculum offered will provide students with a fulsome academic experience, fostering success for EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY

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COVID keeps claiming lives

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Even though COVID-19 has taken a backseat in the news cycle, the virus continues to claim lives in Chatham-Kent.

Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mario Kangeswaren told the Chatham-Kent Board of Health Sept. 21 there were nine deaths from the virus since the last meeting the board held in June.

The nine who passed away represent about “10 per cent of all the COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began,” Kangeswaren explained.

The MoH said the summer of 2022 saw more fluctuations in the virus compared to the previous year and that’s something “we should be mindful of.”

The fact the Ministry of

Health has dissolved the Ontario Science Table, eliminated the five-day quarantine period, contract tracing and made testing mostly a do-ityourself project. It hasn’t stopped the spread.

It’s quite likely, Kangeswaren said, that the number of cases exceeds those that are recorded by the health unit.

“There’s more going on than what we’re seeing,” he added, noting 950 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Chatham-Kent since June.

When analyzing the data of cases per 100,000, Kangeswaren said Chatham-Kent’s rates are “trending a bit higher” than the weekly provincial average.

Kangeswaren likened Chatham-Kent’s current COVID-19 situation to a vehicle in traffic, noting Chatham-Kent is at the

amber light and it’s not clear if it is heading toward a red light, adding the outcome depends on the public.

It’s well documented that respiratory illnesses tend to peak in winter months, Kangeswaren said, so it remains to be seen how Chatham-Kent will fare.

And while Chatham-Kent’s COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower than the provincial average, Kangeswaren said vaccination has helped prevent serious illness, particularly in older adults where vaccination rates are high.

Since June, there have been 20 outbreaks of COVID-19 in the municipality.

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The passing of Queen Elizabeth II was commemorated Monday with a special parade and wreath laying ceremony at the Chatham Cenotaph. Here, Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff, Chatham-Kent—Leamington MPP Trevor Jones and MP Dave Epp share wreath laying duties under the watchful eye of Legion Branch 642 president Len Maynard.

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Opinion Fergie deserves such recognition It just makes sense.

Immortalizing Chatham’s Ferguson Jenkins with a bronze statue at the Civic Centre is something that could have happened years ago.

But the timing is quite appropriate this year.

We say it could have happened years ago because Jenkins, 79, was the first Canadian pitcher to win a Cy Young Award in Major League Baseball. He did it back in 1971 while pitching for the Chicago Cubs.

Jenkins played 19 seasons in the majors, for four teams, but it was his time as a Cub where he shone brightest and for the longest period of time.

The hurler had six straight seasons of 20 wins with Chicago en route to 284 over his career, and once pitched 30 complete games in his 39 starts one year. He topped 3,000 strikeouts as well.

All that success earned Jenkins enshrinement in Cooperstown, the Baseball Hall of Fame, in 1991.

In short, 31 years ago, he was recognized as one of the greatest baseball players in history, and he’s from

Chatham.

Yes, it could have been fitting for there to have been a statue of Jenkins erected three decades ago.

Then again, the Chicago Cubs, a team for which Jenkins pitched for 10 seasons, did not put up a statue of him until this past May. In fact, the mould for which that statue was created in is being used for its twin that will appear in Chatham.

Any naysayers over the sculpture and its placement in the Civic Centre’s atrium have very little to complain about. For starters, the statue is being paid for by an anonymous donor, so it is not costing taxpayers a cent.

Perhaps they could grouse about the location. Set indoors at the Civic Centre, perhaps most councillors will not see it, as they continue to hide in their basements for their council meetings, rather than return to face-to-face meetings.

But the atrium location is said to be temporary until a permanent home is found for it. Should municipal services relocate to the Downtown Chatham Centre, the statue will go with them.

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Voice keeps us informed Editor: Thanks to Bruce and the staff at The Chatham Voice for keeping we readers of your publication up to date on various things going on in our Chatham-Kent community, including your recent interviews for the various candidates in the various wards in Chatham-Kent running in this fall’s municipal election.

There are so many stories and items in your

newspaper that it is hard to keep up on them all, but thank you for putting them in your paper. The recent change in management at the very popular Rossini’s Restaurant is quite a surprise, as it doesn’t seem that long since the recent owners had taken the helm of this business.

Also, coverage of the various activities going on out at the municipal

airport have also have been of interest.

A lot of people also like to read the obituaries, to make sure they themselves are not in them too! Ha, ha!

Thanks again for your constant work at informing all of what is going on in our community.

Frank Doyle Chatham

Other ways to spend $2M Editor: This letter is in response to the very good letter to the editor submitted by John Willatt regarding the DCC proposal that ran on Sept. 1.

It is a proposal that certainly does need a great deal of thought.

Like John, I think moving the municipal offices and the library into the downtown centre – as it stands today – with very little expense, with the hopes of selling the Civic Centre or library, as a

good move.

But wow is all I can say regarding all the money that’s being spent on a new feasibility study.

As John said, we don’t need a 4,000-seat single pad arena.

Our new incoming council really needs to consider the planned deal.

Housing is something the new council needs to consider as well.

I also see there are 700 jobs that are unfilled in Chatham-Kent.

Maybe council should consider spending the money for the study to fix our rotten roads.

I am not made of money but I would like to take a few concerned councillors on at least five bus routes and pay for them so they can see what I mean.

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C-K Votes 2022 – Ward 3 East Kent Martin Fisher The Chatham Voice

Why are you running?

I am running for office to help make my community a better place to live.

I believe that I have the life experience required to effectively contribute

to my c o m munity in this political capacity.

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I can listen to people, and convey those thoughts to council so that all perspectives might be heard on any given issue.

Martin Fisher

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C-K Votes 2022 – Ward 3 East Kent The Chatham Voice

Why are you running?

Community improvement, housing, manufacturing, jobs, social programs, etc.

What are the key issues?

There are several important key issues: lakeshore erosion, community identities with our schools, libraries, clerk offices, arenas, etc. The Wheatley explosion, road diversions, multiple new power lines through farm and

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See more improvements with roads which have been a major complaint.

See money equally spent

across C-K on recreation, social programs, buildings, etc.

Spending done responsibly.

What skills and experience do you bring?

Former councillor for Highgate and councillor for Ward 3 this last term. I have been a business owner at age 18 until present. I now have seven employees. Member of Kiwanis for 24 years (past president), Orford fireman for 22 years, Mason, Shriner, East Kent Committee (past president) member.

Morena McDonald, Ward 3 candidate Continued from page 8

There’s only so much we can do at the municipal level, but some of that work has started.

We have a long way to go, but listening to each other and working together is key to getting through it.

What do you hope to achieve if elected?

I want to help bring community groups, leaders, and volunteers together to create exciting events and revital-

ization projects to our small towns. There are some great things happening already, and I think we can build upon that to create opportunities for all residents to get involved and to boost tourism in Ward 3.

What skills and experience do you bring?

Volunteering with many community groups and grassroots organizations across Chatham-Kent over the past several years has

taught me a lot about the power of working together and sharing ideas and resources.

Being part of the Community Development Advisory Committee; Chatham-Kent to the Power of Young People Advisory Group; and the C-K Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Champions Network has shown me some of the challenges the municipality deals with and how they can be addressed.

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I care about what happens to the community, I want to protect the amenities in the smaller communities and I will bring fiscal responsibility to the table.

What are the key issues?

Infrastructure is gradually getting worse and our ability to fix it is going down with the rising inflation rate. This is going to be a serious problem this coming term.

The tree cutting bylaw will be front and centre this term. We need to find a solution that works for the agricultural community as well as the tree conservation group.

Migrant housing has become a

stumbling block in the agriculture field with the new regulations in place. We need to find a solution that works for the municipality and the farmers.

What do you S. Pinsonneault hope to achieve if elected?

I believe we are going into a recession and we need to keep a handle on spending. We need to make sure we spend our money repairing our existing infrastructure and not build nice-to-do projects.

What skills and experience do you bring? I have represented East Kent, Ward 3 for the past 16 years.

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C-K Votes 2022 – Ward 4 North Kent Dennis Fox The Chatham Voice

Why are you running?

I want my family and your family to thrive and prosper. I want small business and big business, the farming and manufacturing industry to grow with little regulations and create new jobs for our

region.

I want o u r children to be raised in a reg i o n Dennis Fox that can produce and provide for itself. I

want to shut down bad ideas and bad policies and be the voice for those who vote for me and those who don’t.

I made the decision to run for council to direct things in a more family oriented direction. Stop frivolous spending, offer incentives to seniors from a municipal level.

Continued on page 17

Rhonda Jubenville The Chatham Voice

Why are you running?

Accountability and transparency to the constituents has been waning. Council must return to directing administration to facilitate council’s directions, not the other way around.

I will help to bridge the

divide that exists between our rural and urban wards and re- Rhonda Jubenville store fiscal governance by pri-

oritizing the needs of rural areas, small towns and small businesses.

What are the key issues?

Many employees have not returned to in-person work, while many small businesses and corporations struggle to find employees to carry out normal day-to-day operations.

Continued on page 14

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Each day last year, an estimated 75 Canadians heard the life-changing words, “You have breast cancer”. And while more people are surviving a breast cancer diagnosis than ever before, it’s still the most common cancer and second leading cause of cancer death among Canadian women.

What are my risk factors?

• Being aged 50 or older • Dense breast tissue • Having a mother or sister with breast cancer; especially before the age of 50.

• Not having children or being more then 30 years old when a first child is born.

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C-K Votes 2022 – Ward 4 North Kent Scott Kilbride The Chatham Voice

Why are you running?

I am running for council because I feel C-K needs a stronger voice for its farm and rural constituents.

The agricultural sector supports businesses and services throughout the county and is a vital part

of the economy of the area a n d , theref o re , repreScott Kilbride sentation on council is important.

What are the key issues?

Roads and bridges, the proposed woodlot bylaw and small-town municipal building utilization are three issues I feel are important.

Also, keeping taxes and municipal spending in line, while treating everyone in C-K fairly.

Continued on page 13

Jim Konecny The Chatham Voice

Why are you running?

I want to be able to help develop and support our community with a vision for its future and the values we share. I want to be the voice of our smaller community and the agricultural sector that is a

ten to their constituents and help to find resolutions to their issues.

I will conduct myself with integrity, accountability, and commitment and intend to be true to these values.

I have seen many changes within the community over the years.

big part of our area.

What do you hope to achieve if electJim Konecny ed?

I believe a councillor will lis-

Continued on page 17

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are many ways you can help someone who has cancer.

Listen first If your friend wants to talk, be ready to listen. If you don’t know what to say, let them lead. There’s no need to offer advice or opinions unless you’re asked. So take the pressure off yourself. Just be there for your friend.

Don’t worry that you’ll say the wrong thing There are no perfect words, but “What are you feeling?” can be a much better conversation starter than “How are you feeling?” Your response will be fine if you use words that show interest, concern, encouragement and support.

You might also start with I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know that I care about you.

Keep offering even after others stop Cancer treatment and recovery can take a long time. People are often offered lots of help in the beginning, but the goodwill fades over time. Be the friend who keeps offering help and support.

Make sure the time is right for you to visit A visit to your friend can boost their spirits and yours, plus give caregivers a much-needed break. Just remember to always contact them first and be sure they’re up to it. Give them a chance to say no.

Understand too that their decision may change when you arrive. Never take it personally if your friend or caregiver is suddenly too tired, cranky or ill for a visit. Tell them it’s OK and you’ll call again to make plans for a visit another time.

Let your friend be sad Allow emotional space for any sadness. Even if treatment is going well, your friend may start talking about serious things like funeral plans. You can help by listening. It’s important to let your friend talk about feeling sad or upset.

It can be tempting to try to cheer them up by saying things like, “Of course you’ll be fine; try to be positive,” but it could make your friend stop talking about what they are really feeling.

Be specific when you offer to help When a person has cancer, they are often overwhelmed emotionally and physically. You want to help. Instead of asking what you can do, be specific.

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C-K Votes 2022 – Ward 4 North Kent Jamie McGraill The Chatham Voice

Why are you running?

After an eventful first term and learning the ins and outs of being an elected official, I am more than prepared to handle the realities of municipal politics on any given day. I believe North Kent needs experienced representation while a new elected official is welcomed into Ward 4.

What are the key issues?

The communities within C-K each have their own key specific issues. I have witnessed the struggles, the coming together of a community and creative solutions on many occasions. Family, friends and neighbors know how to get it done!

However, there are overarching issues.

Mental health and addictions have risen and the need to address them has to be a co-operation between all levels of government.

Rural infrastructure and how to maintain the many roads and bridges is a constant topic and struggle.

We are continually juggling the ever-changing mandates brought to us by the province and Canada. It is a balancing act to find new ways to continue services that no longer are funded outside the municipality but are mandated.

W e are not there yet but h a v e taken strides in ens u r i n g Jamie McGraill rural residents have access to fast and affordable Internet.

What do you hope to achieve if elected?

The 2022-2026 term will be an interesting one for North Kent. The municipality will have to address important projects such as the Hydro One project, continued expansion of rural Internet coverage, possible loss of Dresden’s service centre and then divestment of their town hall to name a few.

With this in mind, I hope to be the voice of persuasion, understanding and reasoning with all parties involved. I will listen, understand and fight for North Kent.

What skills and experience do you bring?

I have had the opportunity to represent North Kent on council for the past four years. I have a firm understanding of municipal politics, Chatham-Kent and in particular North Kent. I appreciate the uniqueness of the many different communities and the needs of the people who call North Kent their home.

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Jake Sayer The Chatham Voice

Why are you running?

I am always willing to go the extra mile for anyone and anything I put my mind to. Coming from a large family, I was taught the importance of being a team player, loyalty, while being able to listen and show compassion.

It was a decision I considered very seriously, but my decision to run comes from my love for the community around me. They accepted myself and my family so quickly after we moved here four-and-a-half years ago.

I want to give back to the community that gives so much to me.

What are the key issues?

We need to invest and support our policing and focus on community safety in the rural and smalltown areas. We also need to look at supporting our small business outside the major centers in C-K. Investigate infrastructure improvements before the addition and spending on new expansions.

What do you hope to

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achieve if elected?

I would like to w o r k alongJake Sayer side all fellow council and bring a voice to ALL of Ward 4.

Bring a police presence back to communities like Dresden and surrounding areas by repurposing space in town hall.

What skills and experience do you bring?

I have an extensive background in the utilities sector and can help guide council decisions for future infrastructure upgrades. I have owned my own small business and know what it takes to succeed and what the small businesses in the community require to ensure sustainability. I am a family man who works closely with the service clubs and the minor youth associations and understand the struggles they have keeping their ice and field times.

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Continued from page 9

I have been on several boards: Library board, PUC board, Lower Thames ValleyConservation Authority, Ridgetown BIA and several local community organizations.

I have been a volunteer

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Not identically, but fairly. This is something I feel strongly about.

What do you hope to achieve if elected?

I hope to achieve an overall fairness to the issues considered by council, to broaden considerations to include the small-town aspect of this area, as well as Chatham in everything the council undertakes in the coming years.

What skills and experi-

ence do you bring?

I feel the skills and experience I have gained as a board member will help me in the role of C-K councillor. I have been on the board of directors of five different businesses/organizations totaling a combined 30 years of boardroom experience.

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C-K Votes 2022 Aaron Neaves, Ward 4 North Kent Rhonda Jubenville, Ward 4 The Chatham Voice

Why are you running?

I believe that I have gained an enormous amount of experience in the private sector and feel that I am ready to go to work on Day One for the constituents of Ward 4. I believe that the next council has a incredible amount of important decisions to be made with repercussions that may not be felt for years.

What are the key issues?

The closure of municipal service centres cannot happen. I pledge to work tirelessly on behalf of all Ward 4 constituents alongside the other duly elected councillor of our ward.

I commit to openly and honestly ask and challenge the clear-cut bylaw. I believe that

living on a farm, and being married into a farming family brings a unique set of qualifications that a councillor needs to properly represent the agriculture community.

Farmers, by common sense, are the best stewards of their land.

I also commit to work across all wards to help promote the rural identity that has been lost, to promote and lead discussions around the lack of infrastructure.

What skills and experience do you bring?

I have served on various boards including the United Way of C-K, Kinsmen Club of Dresden, and helped create the MSSC Toy drive campaign for the Goodfellows, as well as various boards and committees of council.

I was first elected in the labour movement in 1996, and served in various positions, including Aaron Neaves local president, and was later appointed as a National Representative of CAW/ Unifor from 2012 until May 2020. During that time, I gained a lot of knowledge and experience representing people, on how to find a resolution to complex issues. I was able to balance a multi-million dollar budget for four consecutive years.

I have experience in dealing with high level, stressful situations and have a proven track record.

Continued from page 10

Demographically, we are dealing with housing shortages, including subsidized housing. This issue affects the homeless, including those living with addictions and mental health issues.

Being underfunded by the province for infrastructure leads to misallocation of funds, while responsible investment in infrastructure needs to be addressed to further promote relocation of industry and economic development in C-K. Developing a municipality in which our young adults who leave C-K will return, bring their resources back, and raise their families here.

C-K has a high tax burden on taxpayers that is not reflective of the new growth. Responsible taxation is a must!

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Thursday, September 29, 2022: • Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month at Erickson Arena, side door. 7:00pm. All Welcome.

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

• Easy clogging group meets every Thursday, 10:00am-11:00am at Alexandria’s Dance Studio. Starts Sept. 15. Call Nancy 519-352-7921.

Friday, September 30, 2022: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Fun darts start at 7:00 p.m.

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• Chatham-Kent Public Library, Tilbury Branch Preschool storytimes at 10:00am. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited for ages 2-5. For information about other programs or library services, please visit www.ckpl.ca.

Saturday, October 1, 2022: • Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-10:30am. Take out only.

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

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard starting at 7:00 p.m.

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Friday, October 7, 2022: • Chatham-Kent Public Library, Tilbury Branch is offering Mother Goose storytime at 10:00am. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories!

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Martin Fisher, Ward 3 East Kent Continued from page 8

What are the key issues?

The deforestation issue is a prevalent issue in Ward 3, as well as all of Chatham-Kent.

There is also a common concern that nothing is being done in our ward, for our ward, and that all our taxes are going to the benefit of Chatham. I would like to see that sentiment eroded.

I would like to see fibre optic Internet availability increased in Chatham-Kent, and especially in our ward as well.

What do you hope to achieve?

I want the constituents in Ward 3

The Chatham Voice

In an annual event that usually has everything but the kitchen sink, the sixth annual Festival of Golf brought in more than $110,000 for the Children’s Treatment Centre on Sept. 9.

Organized by the centre’s foundation team, the Caddyshack-themed event, held at Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club, included 18 holes of themed games and entertainment, food and drink stations.

It was followed by dinner and music by Southwind Buoys.

The fun included whacka-mole with human targets, and a special appearance by a Rodney Dangerfield impersonator who greeted guests on the 12th hole.

I want to be able to bring your voice to council, to represent your views, and bring answers back that will help our area to continue to grow. We have an exceptional group of volunteers, and I would like to support and

to be represented at council, and that they feel represented at council.

What skills and experience do you bring?

I am a paralegal, and advocate for my clients with other parties, and in court, as well as tribunals.

I am on the board of directors of the Federation of Ontario Paralegals. I was also on a condominium board of directors for two years in the 1990s. These experiences have taught me how to be effective working within an organization such as the Chatham-Kent municipal council.

Dennis Fox, Ward 4 North Kent

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Windmill Cabinet members, from left, Jon Rumble, Jeff Rumble, Jon Bultje and George Bultje, took home bragging rights at the sixth annual Festival of Golf. The event raised in excess of $110,000 for the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent.

Jim Konecny, Ward 4 North Kent

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expand current initiatives to bring new opportunities to showcase our communities.

I would like to encourage growth of small businesses, provide a stronger police presence, and help develop new and appropriate opportunities for our youth.

What skills and experience do you bring?

I was born and raised in Dresden. My wife Maryellen (34 years) and I have raised our daughter and son here.

I have been actively involved in many charities and community groups in the area.

This would help them to maintain and modify their homes to keep them living in their own homes longer.

What are the key issues?

Some issues of concern are: preventing taxes from increasing, addressing homelessness, and from a rural perspective, the federal government’s crackdown on farmers.

What do you hope to achieve if elected?

The first thing I’d do is meet with as many constituents as possible to discuss their concerns and address them. I’d like to generate more tourism revenue. We can attract more Industry and manufacturing to the region to secure more jobs. We need to retain our locally trained medical students and lure

more medical professionals to the area to serve our hospitals and private-sector providers. I’d like the farming industry to appeal to the younger generations and keep our local farmland working to keep fresh local produce on our tables.

What skills and experience do you bring?

I can relate to those who are struggling and those who’ve had success. I’ve been running my small medical supply business for over 10 years now; before that I helped manage a growing medical supply store in Windsor.

My experience in customer service, sales and management has shaped me into a strong leader that is willing to stand up against bad ideas and stand with good ideas.

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The new Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture “Heroes Wall of Fame” is recognizing its inaugural group of 12 cultural icons.

Sponsored by Waste Connections Canada (WCC), the wall will be housed at the Chatham Cultural Centre.

It is an initial program of the Chatham-Kent Arts & Cultural Network (CKACN) that was created in 2021 to support the arts in C-K. According to CKACN chair James Snyder, the Heroes Wall of Fame

seeks to foster the local arts community by honouring individuals or groups who have “distinguished themselves in their chosen field or artistic practice” both locally and elsewhere.

“These 12, and inductees in future years, have brought not only tremendous recognition to themselves but have instilled great pride in the citizens of their home communities,” Snyder said.

Cathy Smith, manager of infrastructure and stakeholder relations for WCC overseeing the Ridge Landfill, said the

company is “happy to acknowledge” the gifts and contributions made by the first group “in such a special and permanent way.”

Annual inductions will take place in six categories, including visual arts, performing arts, music, dance, literary arts and cultural builders The first inductees in the visual arts category include: Artis Lane, a painter and sculptor from North Buxton; and painter Janet Forsyth from Blenheim.

The performing arts category includes communi-

ty theatre group Theatre Kent; Wallaceburg opera singer Jeanne Gordon; country and folk singer Sylvia Tyson, formerly of Chatham; and movie and television actor Keene Duncan, also of Chatham.

Chatham’s Shae-Lynn Bourne is being recognized for her role as a dancer and choreographer in the dance category, as well as dancer and instructor Florence Abel, also of Chatham.

Two renowned authors are being recognized in the literary arts category.

They include Thamesville native Robertson Davies,

an author, playwright, critic and journalist; and activist June Callwood of Chatham.

Gwendolyne Gold of South Kent is being recognized for her role as a cultural builder, as is Barbara Jean Rossini of Chatham.

Snyder said the first inductees were chosen from many nominations made by the community, and efforts were made to represent a variety of Chatham-Kent communities, as to honour legacies and contemporary choices.

A permanent plaque will be placed on the wall and

there will be inclusion on a virtual wall on the CKACN website.

An induction ceremony to honour inductees and unveil the wall will be held at the Chatham Armouries and the Chatham Cultural Centre on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend, but must RSVP in advance to ckartsandculturenetwork@gmail.com.

The Heroes Wall of Fame selection committee included Snyder, Peter Garapick, Laurie Langford, Lisa Lester, Heather Slater (advisor) and Art Stirling.

of the major festivals for Hindu.

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Karen Kirkwood-Whyte and acting mayor Brock McGregor will be present to pass their greetings.

The C-K Hindu community is excited to celebrate Navratri here, organizers said. In the past, the community travelled to Windsor or to the Greater To-

ronto Area for the festive celebration.

This adds to the diversity of Chatham-Kent, organizers said, and the C-K Hindu community really feels connected and rooted here.

Navratri is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar, organizers said and is also a celebration of women’s

power. It’s celebrated all over the world, typically falling between September and October during the Hindu month of Ashvin and lasts for nine days.

“Nav” means “nine” and “Ratri” means “nights.”

This year, the festival starts on Sept. 26 and ends on Oct. 5.

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during Navratri to celebrate Durga, the mother goddess who carries lots of weapons in her arms.

Durga is best known for killing an evil demon in a battle which lasted nine days and nights and that is why the festival lasts for nine days and nights as well.

During Navratri some families choose to fast,

only having milk, water, fruit and nuts during the day, followed by a full meal after sunset. Some people only have water and a simple meal at night.

The celebrations also involve lots of dancing.

There are two main types of dances to celebrate Navratri. The first is Garba, the other is Raas.

Navratri celebrations set for Oct. 1 at ALC The Chatham Voice

The Chatham-Kent Hindu community is holding a celebration of Navratri on the weekend.

The celebration takes place in Chatham at Active Life Centre on Saturday.

This is a traditional celebration dating back more than 10,000 years and one

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After a very loving and happy life, peacefully at St. Andrew’s Residence, Chatham on Monday September 19, 2022, Leona Carmela Matteis of Chatham, beloved wife of the late Generoso Matteis (2014) passed away.

Born in Castelvetere Sul Calore, Italy, daughter of the late Clelia (DeCristofaro) and Soccorso Follo. Loving mother of the late Josie (2015) and Gabriel Doto and Stephanie Matteis. Cherished grandmother of Gabri and Sasha and the late Anna (2019). Dear sister of Maria Mastromarino and Tony and (Jennifer) Follo and cherished sister-in-law to Diane and Eddie Mariconda, and Pat Matteis. Predeceased by a sister Mafalda Meriano and brothers-in-law Pasquale Mastromarino, Joseph Matteis, Tony Matteis, Michael Matteis and sisters-in-law Mary Matteis and Brenda Matteis. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday October 3, 2022 at 11AM in St. Joseph’s Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. An evening of celebration will be held at Links of Kent from 4:30-8:00PM that night. In lieu of flowers and in thanks to the wonderful caregivers at St. Andrew’s Residence who loved her as family, donations to the St. Andrew’s Residence Foundation are welcome.

Alternately, in recognition of her love of children, the family suggests a donation to a children’s charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Hinnegan Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120). Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com

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Elizabeth “Beth” McKay

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth “Beth” McKay announces her passing on Wednesday September 21st, 2022 at the age of 92 years. Beth was born in Chatham and was the beloved daughter of Roy and Dorothy Reynolds. Beth grew up in Chatham, was educated at Brescia University College and the Ontario College of Education. She married Dr. Malcolm H. McKay (whom she met in kindergarten) on July 9th, 1955, in Chatham and they set up their home in Chatham in 1956. In addition to being a caring wife, mother and grandmother, Beth was a great community volunteer. She co-founded Meals on Wheels in 1970 and worked as Executive Director for 29 years. She also served as United Way chair. In 1998 she was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of her volunteer achievements.

She was a life-long member of Christ Church Anglican. Beth was also a talented watercolour artist and many of her paintings hang in homes in Chatham and afar. Beth will be forever loved and deeply missed by her children, Rob McKay and Sue Mitchell of Grand Bend, Ian and his wife Violetta of Calgary, Anne and her husband Tim Taylor of Waterloo, Judy and her husband Darren Gross of Midland, MI, and daughter-in-law JoAnn McKay of Chatham. Beth has 8 wonderful grandchildren, Jill and her husband Collin Demers, Taylor McKay and partner Chris Hammer, Eric and Cameron McKay, Andrea and Julia Taylor, Sydney and Matthew Gross, and 4 great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Graysin, Lily and Reese. Beth is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Malcolm H. McKay and brothers Robert (Bob) Reynolds and William (Bill) Reynolds. She is survived by her brother T. Barry and Sandy Reynolds of Bobcaygeon, and sister-in-law Cathy Reynolds of Aurora. Cremation has taken place.

Family and friends are invited to Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham on Tuesday October 11th, 2022, at 2 pm for a memorial service with Rev. John Maroney officiating. Interment in the Christ Church Memorial Gardens following the service. Arrangements entrusted to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington St. West, Chatham, 519-352-2710. On-line condolences may be shared at www.alexanderandhoulefuneralhome.ca Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Christ Church Memorial Fund or the Chatham Kent Community Foundation.

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