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There was no darkness present on Fergie Jenkins Field this past weekend amidst the 30 descendants who came together to play in the Chatham Coloured All-Stars “Field of Honour” game.

In 1934, on the verge of becoming the first allBlack team in Canada to win a Provincial baseball title, the Chatham Coloured All-Stars were

leading 3-2 when umpires called the game on account of darkness, despite the sun still sitting high in the sky. The All-Stars would win the following day, but as Wilfred “Boomer” Harding, star of the team, stated years later, the only darkness present on the field that day was the colour of their skin.

Saturday’s game also ended with a 3-2 score, the sun shining.

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Rebecca Smyth waits for her pitch on Saturday during a special commemorative ball game between the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. The All-Stars, in 1934, became the first all-Black steam to win a provincial title. The team has yet to be enshrined in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Black and Indigenous descendants of this famous team recognizing both the significance of this score, and the ability to play in honour of their families on a field free of racism and discrimination.

“So much gratitude for my ancestors,” said Rebecca Smyth (Prince) who represented Hyle and Stanton Robbins in the game, “for breaking barriers in becoming the first Black team to win an Ontario Baseball Association title. I certainly have taken my love for the game for granted. I am forever thankful to be able to play the game of baseball that I love so much, and feel privileged that there will no longer be a game called on the account of ‘darkness.’”

According to Blake Harding, the son of “Boomer” Harding, and nephew of Len and Andy Harding, who were all members of the All-Stars, Saturday’s game, which also aimed to gain support for the Chatham team to be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, couldn’t have gone better.

“The turnout was fantastic,” he said. “It’s great for my dad, his brothers, and all the families connected to the All-Stars to get this recognition, especially at this time in our history.”

A monument honouring the

1934 team was also unveiled prior to the game. It is to remain on permanent display at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham.

Now, the 30 players who took part, the family members on hand, the hundreds of fans who were in attendance, and organizers will wait for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame to make their decision this fall regarding the fate of the AllStars’ legacy.

As Sebastian Jackson, who represented Ferguson Jenkins Sr. in the game, said, the day, this story, and those involved were filled with emotion, and will anxiously be awaiting the Hall of Fame’s decision.

“You could feel the emotions and history as families from both teams would meet and talk during the game and learn about each other and even met some distant family members,” said Jackson. “I’m overcome with emotions, truly. The whole day was the best day I have been a part of and we’ll be waiting for the call to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.”

• The story of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars will appear in Ian Kennedy’s upcoming book, “On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport.” Published by Tidewater Press, it will be available in 2022 everywhere you get your books

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Honouring every child

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Lila White knows that ‘Every Child Matters.’

That’s why the young woman is doing her best to honour Canada’s residential school survivors.

Not only did the Grade 6 student make 400 feathered pins to hand out on Orange Shirt Day, a picture of her and another woman outfitted in traditional dress has become the cover photo of the new C-K Today calendar, as well as being the inspiration for an artist’s painting.

“This means a lot to me,” said White, while attending a gathering Sept. 30 at the new Ska:Na Family Learning Centre in Chatham.

The grassy area beside the building on Eighth Street was ablaze with orange, as various agencies, dancers, drummers and citizens joined to honour residential school survivors, and for the youngsters who never made it home.

“It means our culture

gets recognized,” said the soft-spoken White, who is also a traditional dancer.

The Georges P. Vanier Catholic School pupil said taking part in the event is a way to “honour the children who attended residential schools.”

White, whose Anishinaabe name is Mu sko-Geezhigo kwe, or ‘Red Sky Woman’ in English, is of Ojibwe and Indigenous descent. She’s been learning about the traditional ways since she was born.

Her mom, Julia Dyer, said the inspiration for the photo and subsequent painting came from a Chatham-Kent Health Alliance photo shoot on the banks of Thames to mark Indigenous Day June 21.

Dyer said Lila wore her pink shawl, and Coral Fenner donned a borrowed multi-coloured garment for the photo.

The two faced the water, Dyer said, because “water is life.”

Through word of mouth, Essex artist Leslie Holmes got in on the act. She used the photo to create a painting Lila has named

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Orange shirt day is founded on the experi-

ence of residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad, who as a six-year-old had a new orange shirt, given to her by her grandmother, taken away on the first day of school.

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Lila White and artist Leslie Holmes show off a painting by Holmes called Dancing Memengwaag. The inspiration for the piece came from a photograph taken by Emily Field of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in honour of Indigenous Day in June.

White, a Grade 6 student in Chatham, and Coral Fenner are the subjects in the photo and painting.

ing right the wrongs inflicted by residential schools, Holmes said we can all play a role.

“Everyone can get involved and find a way to contribute,” she explained.

Held at the Ska:Na facility, which is still under construction, the day also marked Canada’s inaugural Truth and Reconciliation Day. Faith Hale, the executive director of the Chatham facility, said it and its sis-

‘Dancing Memengwaag,’ to honour Indigenous culture and residential school survivors.

A friend contacted Holmes about reproducing the photograph. The ‘Dancing’ painting and another she’s made of young warriors in headdress will be auctioned off to support the Chatham-Kent Every Child Matters Committee.

Various sized prints are also being sold.

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The two new sites have been developed in con-

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Hale credited the Municipality of Chatham-Kent staff for their work in securing $3.2 million in funding for the build under the Community Build for Capacity Program with the goal of expanding childcare spaces.

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• Stigma and discrimination attached to mental illnesses and substance use problems present a serious barrier not only to diagnosis and treatment but also access to employment, housing, and other basic necessities. Stigma both creates and deepens social marginalization.

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Anxiety Disorders – Anxiety Disorders all related to anxiety. They may include uncontrollable worry, strong fears around everything things or situations, unwanted thoughts, panic attacks, etc. Anxiety, panic disorder and phobias are examples of anxiety disorders Mood Disorders – Mood disorders affect the way a person feels. When a person experiences a mood disorder, they may feel sad, hopeless, tired or numb for long periods of time. At times, some people experience an unusually “high’ mood and feel powerful and energetic, but this can also create problems. Depression and bipolar disorder are examples of mood disorders.

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Vallee, 2 children contract COVID-19 that she was a bit stuffed up and was coughing and sneezing. Our daughFormer Chatham-Kent– ter routinely has signs Leamington federal of seasonal allergies and PPC candidate and her we believed her symptwo children contracted toms were consistent with those allergies.”

COVID-19.

Four days later, her son In a social media video post last week, Liz Val- showed symptoms of lee confirmed she and COVID-19.

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She said not have to worry about He doesn’t typically did the their private medical show signs video in re- information being reof allergies. sponse to leased.”

That raised other so- PPC candidate Liz Vallee a l a r m cial media bells,” Valposts.

“Unfortunately, some- lee said. “We were able one took it upon them- to acquire rapid antigen selves to release inaccu- tests that evening and rate information about tested the entire family. my 10-year-old daughter Unfortunately, our son on a public social media and daughter tested posforum,” she said in her itive for COVID-19, while Facebook video. “On Sat., myself and my husband Sept. 18, our 10-year-old both tested negative. We daughter made us aware contacted Public Health

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the following morning.”

Vallee said CK Public Health officials moved quickly and “took appropriate precautions” with any individuals Vallee’s children had been in contact with.

She added follow-up COVID-19 tests with Public Health Sept. 25 confirmed the positives with the children.

In the meantime, Vallee said she started feeling unwell with what she described as mild COVID-19 symptoms on Sept. 24.

She said she got tested again Sept. 26.

At that time, she tested positive.

“I have not been outside of the home or had contact with anyone since Tues., Sept. 21,” Vallee said in the video. “No members of the public or the campaign team were exposed during the campaign period.”

However, Election Night was Sept. 20, a day prior.

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Liz Vallee, 2021 PPC candidate for Chatham-Kent–Leamington, and her two children recently contracted COVID-19.

Jeff Moco, spokesperson with CK Public Health, said the organization does not comment on specific cases for privacy reasons.

“Our case and contact management team treats all cases and contacts using the same investigation processes in tracing, testing and isolating all those that are impacted, where we give individuals specific directions to follow based on the circumstances at hand,” he said in an e-mail to The Voice.

Vallee said both of her children seem to be well on the way to recovery.

She added the experience has left her with a message to the masses.

“Please be kind to each other. My family, unlike myself, is not involved in politics. They should not have to worry about their private medical information being released,” Vallee said. “When other members of our community see the negativity and hate directed against those who contracted the illness it only creates significant hesitation to go and get tested. They may be more apt to hide the symptoms.”

The United Way of Chatham-Kent is on the hunt for a new leader.

The non-profit agency that oversees and funds a broad range of programs within the municipality is in need of a new chief executive officer.

The organization’s top position has been vacant since former CEO Steve Pratt left the job in July.

Patty Peters, who is currently serving as interim CEO until a replacement is found, said the search is on.

“It’s a fantastic time in Chatham-Kent,” said Peters, adding there are other top-level leadership positions open locally as the municipality is seeking a new chief administrative officer as well.

Pratt became the CEO in 2018, replacing Karen Kirkwood-Whyte who held the position for more than 30 years.

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Local matters

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021

Opinion

Editor’s note: The Chatham Voice usually runs only editorials of a local focus, ones penned by staff at this newspaper. This is an exception and it comes from News Media Canada.

Local newspapers play an essential role in keeping communities informed, engaged, and thriving by delivering credible, authentic news and information that cannot be found anywhere else. Newspapers are the glue that keeps communities connected and are crucial players in the local economies where they operate, providing an unparalleled ability to spark meaningful conversations.

Why does original, local content matter? It allows Canadians from all walks of life to tell their stories and feel heard, creating a sense of togetherness in communities from coast to coast to coast. Whether reporting on a local charity fundraiser, international conflict, or even a global pandemic, strong local journalism gives readers credible information when they need it. While many of us agree that the credible, independent reporting newspapers provide is an essential public service - something that has and should always be available - many of us forget that this level of reporting requires a significant investment of both time and resources.

The last few years have shown us the importance of supporting and investing in local communities.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reported that upwards of 200,000 Canadian small businesses would be closing their doors directly due to the pandemic. Newspapers across the country worked tirelessly to provide these businesses with a voice to amplify their message, shining a light on their work and emphasizing the value of “supporting local”. While newspapers continue to play a vital role in supporting and standing up for small businesses during the pandemic, this is not something new or out of the ordinary. Community news media have always supported local economies by spotlighting local stores and entrepreneurs, supporting community initiatives, and providing local advertising options to speak directly to customers.

Local newspapers are also champions for democracy, providing Canadians with essential information to spark meaningful conversations about their community and country at large. The work of newspaper journalists, editors, fact-checkers, and more, provides readers with the tools they need to make informed decisions, empowering them to advocate for what they believe in. Newspapers allow communities to form their local identities by sharing stories and information that make a difference.

That is why each year, the news media industry and its readers are invited to celebrate National Newspaper Week.

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Nicholls should step down Editor: Chatham-Kent– Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls has frequently expressed concern about his eroding freedoms.

Yet, in his own words, he “never felt so liberated” as he did the day after he defied his leader, refused to get vaccinated, and was turfed from his

party and the sitting Government of Ontario. In so doing, he selfishly ignored the wishes of his constituents who sent him to Queen’s Park as a Conservative member of the Ford administration.

Recently he felt free

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enough to speak – unvaccinated and unmasked – at a Worldwide Rally for Freedom event in Toronto. In the process, he smugly dismissed the advice of his personal doctor, and countless world health experts, repeatedly relying on personal biases to call the life-saving vaccines “experimental.”

He apparently had no concern for the health of the hundreds of unmasked spectators in his audience or for the strain on the health-care system he might have been exacerbating.

It is a free country and

Mr. Nicholls has every right, no matter how misguided, to launch an anti-vaccination campaign. But in my view, he should resign from the Ontario Legislature and do it as a private citizen and at his own expense.

In addition, when he does speak on the subject, he often speaks as if he still represents the feelings of his constituency, which he clearly does not. So, in the future, when he promotes his anti-vaccination stand, he should do so as a private individual.

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The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is taking a pro-active approach when it comes to replacing staff who continue to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine.

Chief Executive Officer Lori Marshall announced Monday that administration is moving forward posting want ads for positions that could soon be vacant.

The hospital has also consolidated some parttime nursing positions into full-time positions, she said, to be included in a full-time nursing “float pool.”

Marshall said leadership is working hard to ensure patient care does not suffer if some employees choose to leave because of the hospital’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy.

However, she isn’t downplaying the impact of losing staff, adding it’s not something “we want to happen.”

The alliance has an Oct. 31 deadline in place, but there are about 20 em-

ployees applying for exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, for whom the deadline has been extended until Nov. 12.

After Oct. 31, only fully immunized employees and staff with a medical exemption or an exemption made under the Ontario Human Rights Commission will continue their employment at the CKHA. The Ontario Human Right Commission code states that vaccine mandates are “generally permissible” under the Human Rights Code as long as protections are put in place to make sure people who are unable to be vaccinated for code-related reasons are reasonably accommodated.

The document states that personal preferences and singular beliefs are not protected under the code.

Marshall said vaccine refusal does not apply to any one department and includes both clinical and non-clinical workers.

Marshall said administration can no longer put surgeries and other

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As of Monday, out of an estimated 1,300 employees, 44 employees have declined the vaccine. An additional 10 have refused to disclose their status.

On the upside, Marshall said the majority of employees are embracing the shot.

Eighty-eight per cent are now fully immunized, with another 7.4 per cent who will have both jabs by the Halloween deadline.

Some 97 per cent of the hospital’s physicians have taken both shots and 1.6 per cent are partially vaccinated.

Marshall said she hopes more people will choose the vaccine.

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No COVID-19 charges against businesses yet

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

No charges have been laid in Chatham-Kent with regard to Ontario’s vaccine passport.

But when it comes to the new legislation, there’s a whole lot of education going on.

According to the municipality’s CAO, as with all new rules, Don Shropshire said there are plenty of questions and “lots of education.”

Shropshire said public health inspectors and municipal bylaw officers

are out and about assisting businesses and explaining the rules.

“Hopefully everyone will come on board,” Shropshire said, stressing the sole purpose of the vaccine passport is to protect people.

Chatham-Kent Public Health communications officer Jeff Moco said proof of vaccination enforcement, which falls under the Reopening Ontario Act, is carried out jointly by CK Bylaw Enforcement staff and CK Public Health.

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A variety of polls and surveys show that Canadians are overwhelmingly in favour of the passports. An Angus Reid poll taken Sept. 7 shows support for the vaccine passport concept is on the rise. The poll revealed 75 per cent of people support proof of vaccination to attend a public event or gathering of over 50 people, while 70 per cent support a passport for attendance in public spaces such as restaurants and

churches.

The poll showed 66 per cent approval for showing proof of vaccination to attend a workplace.

It’s still early days officials say, but it appears businesses are complying.

However, not everyone is in favour or asking patrons for proof of vaccination.

Some restaurants in Chatham-Kent have opted to close indoor dining and provide takeout food only, rather than ask patrons for proof of vaccination.

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The court could impose a fine – normally around $1,000 – but can also be amended to reach as high as six-figures.

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Breakfast program to celebrate 20 years

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

For two decades, a group of dedicated volunteers have given up their Saturday mornings to help others.

The Saturday Breakfast started at First Presbyterian Church in Chatham on Oct. 21, 2001. Since that time, the program has served more than 110,000 meals to people in need in Chatham-Kent.

Mike Maroney, pastor at the church, said they have been very consistent over the years.

“It is amazing. Except for a few days here and

there, and other than a couple of months at the start of the (COVID-19) pandemic, we have done the Saturday morning breakfasts for 20 years,” he said.

That’s more than $250,000 in food getting into the bellies of people who need a good meal over the years.

Maroney said when the program began at the beginning of the century, food costs sat at about $7,000 a year. The interest from a donation to the church is used to pay for the food.

But demand increased, and the price of food has

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ence, but it is still a significant amount of work.”

Making breakfast for 175 certainly does sound like a lot of work. The numbers blossomed during the pandemic.

“We were around 120 heading into the pandemic, and now we’re up to this level,” Maroney said. “I hear stories; I talk to people. Their stories are tough. People lose their jobs, have health difficulties. We’re seeing new faces...and families. Moms come asking for six or seven meals.

We don’t ask for proof and we don’t want them dragging their kids out.”

The need is present and the volunteers do their best to fill that need.

Maroney singled out Bob Fletcher, co-ordina-

tor of the breakfast program.

“We’re really thankful for Bob. He’s been the lead on this from Day One,” Maroney said. “We have a number of volunteers who have served faithfully from the very beginning.”

The volunteers recognize the people they serve are in a difficult position for a variety of reasons. No one judges.

“It’s remarkable. It’s not like we change their life,” Maroney said of the people who utilize the breakfast program.

“But people are so very appreciative. This is a meal they can count on.

It’s part of their budgeting. They tell us over and over, ‘We thank you for what you are doing.’”

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LTC workers must soon get the jab

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for all employees in Ontario’s long-term care homes have finally arrived.

The move announced by the province Oct. 1, gives staff until Nov. 15 to get the shot.

They will no longer be offered regular testing as an alternative.

The policy applies to everyone across the board, and employees who do not provide proof of vaccination or exemption will not be allowed to work.

Random testing for COVID-19 in workers will

also be carried out in an attempt to detect possible breakthrough cases.

Chatham-Kent Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Colby called the move a “great step forward.” He said he hopes it’s the first of similar policy decisions that will “protect the health of everyone in Ontario.”

According to a municipal media release issued last week, exceptions to the testing can be made only be with approval under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Chatham-Kent CAO Don Shropshire said he hopes the new policy will protect workers, their families and the public, adding the municipality continues to encourage all of its employees to be fully immunized.

“The Municipal of Chatham-Kent needs to be a leader in the community

promoting vaccination,” Shropshire said in a statement, adding public health has been promoting the shot as a way out of the pandemic.

“We need to support them,” he added.

According to the report, separate policies are being developed for contractors and members of council.

Visitors and patrons of municipal facilities must continue to follow vaccine passport guidelines.

Protesters target Nicholls

Vaxx policy for C-K staff

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A new COVID-19 vaccine policy is in effect for Chatham-Kent’s municipal employees.

Launched on Oct. 1, the policy requires employees and volunteers to declare their vaccination status as of Oct. 18.

Thereafter, testing will be mandatory for all employees and affiliated volunteers who remain unvaccinated.

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Cherie Vandevenne of Sombra protests Monday outside the office of Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls. The protest was a fight for more equitable conditions and funding for long-term care in Ontario.

Council closer to vaxx policy

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A draft COVID-19 vaccination policy for Chatham-Kent council and those who serve voluntarily on committees and local boards was to return to council Oct. 4.

Citing the fact that elected officials need to “lead by example,” North Kent. Coun. Joe Faas put a motion forward Sept. 27, asking administration to prepare a report for council’s approval.

Faas, chair of the Chatham-Kent Board of Health, has stated he believes COVID-19 vaccinations should be mandatory.

The motion calls for council and volunteers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of a medical exemption.

Faas’ motion received strong support from West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan.

She reminded council that Chatham-Kent is among the worst in terms of number of COVID-19 cases per capita in Ontario and one of the lowest vaccination rates.

Harrigan said mandatory vaccinations are not being imposed on people, as it remains a “personal choice.”

However, she said volunteers deserve to be protected from the virus as well.

Harrigan, who works in health care, said individual “rights end where others begin.”

She went on to say vaccinations are the way out of the pandemic, adding everyone is tired of dealing with COVID-19.

“I think we’re all sick of it,” Harrigan said. “We don’t want to be here.”

But other members of council are not in support of mandatory vaccinations even though they are vaccinated themselves.

Chatham Coun. Amy Finn and East Kent Coun.

Steve Pinsonneault both said they couldn’t support the motion.

Pinsonneault said getting vaccinated should be a choice, adding the municipality could lose good volunteers by im-

posing vaccine mandates.

“I can’t support forcing anybody to get vaccinated,” Pinsonneault told council. “In my opinion this should remain a choice.”

Council learned the vaccine policy for the municipality’s 2,000-plus employees is separate from the policy for council and volunteer committee members.

The policy for council and volunteers will only affect between 50 to 75 people.

The policy regarding vaccines for council and volunteers will not come into play until face-toface meetings return.

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Community Events Tuesday, October 5, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 9:30pm. Spend the evening playing Euchre or Shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm.

• The CK Singers community choir starts practice at our new, temporary location St. Andrew’s United Church, Fellowship Hall, 85 Wellington St Chatham at 7:00 pm. New members welcome. Must wear a mask and be double vaccinated to take part. Enter via William St door. We sing all kinds of music for the fun and enjoyment of singing and in normal times for performances at nursing homes, thankyou dinners and wherever we are invited. Small membership fee. For more info, Director Nancy Tapley at (519) 354-0463.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

• Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs. (Please bring photo identification.) (Limited number of cards available.) Held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden Entrance - Wellington Street). Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 10:30am. COVID-19 provisions / Contact tracing in place / Masks required / Hand sanitizer provided.

Thursday, October 7, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, October 8, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 9:30p m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm with daily specials. Supper will be served from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are Cabbage Rolls or Fish & Chips. Orders will only be taken until 5:30pm. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639.

Everyone Welcome.

• Kent Branch Of The Ontario Genealogical Society presents: THE WOMAN IN THE PHOTO – DISCOVERING MY INDIGENOUS HERITAGE. 7:00pm. Rachel Cyr will discuss how her research into the mysterious Captain Keating of Chatham eventually led to discover her Ojibwe roots from Wikwemikong and St. Joseph Island. This presentation is FREE and open to everyone. Please join us via Zoom.

• Storytime Resumes at Ridgetown Branch, CKPL. Children, along with their parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a fun, interactive storytime with stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes and rhythm instruments. Ridgetown Branch will be offering storytime on Friday mornings at 10:30 am. Registration is required and space is limited.

For the safety of participants and staff, physical distancing will be observed, and masks will be worn at all times by anyone ages 2 and up. Please call Ridgetown Branch at 519-674-3121 to register or visit CKPL online at search.ckpl.ca to register and find further information on library programs and services.

Saturday, October 9, 2021: • Saturdays at 7 presents “88 keys for St. Andrew’s United Church” in Chatham. Pianist Ben Smith, Chatham native and Juilliard graduate, will perform the dedication concert of the church’s new Yamaha concert grand piano at 7 pm. Seating is limited and will be dependent on current public health guidelines. Reserve your spot for the live audience by picking up a ticket at 85 William Street S. Proof of full vaccination is required to attend the concert in person. The concert will be streamed via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/standrews. Suggested donation $15. For further info check www.standrewschatham.org/music or call 519-352-0010.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021

Fun Stuff

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 9:30pm. There will be a Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm – 5:30pm with the last orders at 5:15pm. Come dance to the music of The Barker Brothers 4:30-9:30pm. Come check out our menu.

Everyone Welcome

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am - 9:30pm. Spend the evening playing Euchre or Shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

• Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs. (Please bring photo identification.) (Limited number of cards available.) Held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden Entrance - Wellington Street). Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 10:30am. COVID-19 provisions / Contact tracing in place / Masks required / Hand sanitizer provided.

Thursday, October 14, 2021: • Unifor Local 127 Retirees Meeting at 10:00am.

405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, October 15, 2021: • TAKE OUT TURKEY DINNER, 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

Ticket price $20. Holy Trinity/ St. Paul’s Church, 81 Selkirk St., Chatham. Advance tickets only by contacting Church office (519) 354-1072.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm with daily specials. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are Cheeseburg and Fries or Fish & Chips. Orders will only be taken until 5:30pm. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639.

Everyone Welcome.

• SPIRIT WALKS sponsored by the Kent Historical Society at 7 pm, 7:30 pm and 8 pm leaving from the former McKeough School 55 Forest St. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $8 for Children ( 12 and under) and will be available for purchase on Eventbrite.ca starting on Friday Oct 1st at noon. Covid restrictions in place at the time may limit group size so early purchase is advised. Free parking is available and tours proceed weather permitting. For more information visit “Ghost Walks of Chatham-Kent” page on Facebook or phone (519) 351-2958 or (519) 674-2322.

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Quest4CF is a family friendly scavenger hunt taking place in select communities across Canada on Sunday, October 17th, 2021. Participants will venture out in their vehicles to solve clues and riddles on their Quest for treasure, while raising funds to help in the fight against cystic fibrosis (CF). As a Halloween inspired event, participants are encouraged to “dress for the Quest”, wearing Halloween costumes along their journey. Registration closes October 13.

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THE CHATHAM VOICE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021

Food challenge set for Oct. 16

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

On Oct. 16, no can will be left un-donated as East battles West on Grand Avenue in Chatham.

The tenants of Thames Towers East and West will lock horns in a friendly donation game, with Chatham’s two food banks being crowned the winners.

Tenants from the two Grand Avenue West buildings will donate food to Outreach for Hunger and the Salvation Army food banks.

Building managers said the idea stems from Jane and Joe Rivers, two tenants in the complex.

“The tenants came up to my husband and I with the idea,” Sharon Pippo said. “And now we’re having a little competition; east versus west.”

Sharon and Mauro Pippo manage the east building, while Ruth VanHumbeck handles the west building.

Mauro stressed the event is just friendly competition with donations to two important charitable organizations.

“We have signs up. Our building is pretty pumped up. The other building wants to beat me and I want to beat them,” he said with a laugh.

“But basically, we want to help. We

see the food bank shelves are pretty bare.”

Sharon said they hope to change that with the food-raiser.

“On Oct. 16, we ask that everyone in the buildings just put the collected food outside their apartment doors,” Sharon said. “Volunteers will collect and weigh it.”

Tenants can also make cash donations if they so wish. Those will be divided between the two food banks.

Sharon said there will be floor prizes and the winning building will have a special trophy: a stack of tin cans painted gold with a “Winner” badge attached.

The Pippos encourage tenants to cheat by asking their family and friends to give them items to put out for pickup.

“It’s a competition. If they do some sneaky add ons, the food banks need stuff and we’ll take anything we can get,” Sharon said. “I hope there will be lots of tenants who will do that.”

Sharon said the tenants have embraced the fun.

“Our buildings are mostly seniors.

It’s just fun to see them get out and laughing,” she said, adding the pandemic restrictions have taken their toll. “They’ve been locked up for so long.”

River cleanup on Oct. 9 The Chatham Voice

After high water delayed the event, CK Paddle & Clean will take to the Thames River this weekend.

Canoe and kayak enthusiasts will be taking to the water in Chatham Oct. 9 in an effort to clean up the shorelines of the Thames River and McGregor Creek.

Organizers said registration for the CK Paddle & Clean event is man-

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From left, Mike Genge, president of the Foundation of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent; Jessica Pritchard, Guy Pritchard and Paula Grail, Tim Hortons owners, celebrating the more than $36,000 raised through local Smile Cookie sales in just one week in Chatham-Kent. The funds help fuel treatment centre programs.

Campaign aids local kids The Chatham Voice

One week and more than $36,000 later, the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign brought tons of smiles to the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent.

The campaign, from Sept.

13-19, supported charities in communities across the country, including the Children’s

Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent.

During that week, local Tim Hortons owners, the Pritchard family and Mike and Paula Grail donated local proceeds from every Smile Cookie sale towards the CTC Foundation. Recently, they presented the CTC with a donation in the amount of $36,103.

datory and can be done through Eventbrite.

The maximum number of participants for the event is capped at 75 people. Volunteers are also welcome to participate on foot along the shoreline.

All participants must wear a personal floatation device and have proper canoe or kayak safety gear, according to organizers.

To register, visit eventbrite.ca.

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The Arts

Smith returns to launch concert series The Chatham Voice

St. Andrew’s United Church will welcome pianist Benjamin Smith to perform double duties this weekend.

Smith will open the 2021-22 Saturdays at 7 concert series at the church, which is also the dedication concert for the nine-foot Yamaha CF III Concert Grand piano recently purchased.

This concert takes place Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s.

Smith is a Chatham native whose musical talent was fostered by his parents and music teacher Andrea Battista.

He went on to study piano with various esteemed teachers and mentors, including teachers at the University of Toronto and The Juilliard School in New York City where he obtained his Master’s degree.

Smith has performed as solo-

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Chatham native Ben Smith is set to perform Saturday to open the Saturdays at 7 concert series at St. Andrew’s Church.

masks and social distance.

Those who wish to attend in person should pick up a ticket to reserve a spot.

The concert can also be viewed on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/standrews.

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Video display at ARTspace The Chatham Voice

ist and chamber music musician across North America.

He currently resides in Toronto where he maintains a concert schedule and serves on the faculties of both the Glenn Gould School and the Taylor Young Artist Academy at the Royal Conservatory.

This nine-foot Yamaha concert piano replaced a smaller Yamaha grand piano that had reached the end of its useful life.

This concert launches the fall series of the ninth season of Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s.

The Sultans of String will perform the second concert on Nov. 6 followed by a Christmas program entitled A Carol for Christmas on Dec. 18.

Seating is limited and will be dependent on current public health guidelines.

Proof of full vaccination is required to attend the concert in person. Attendees must wear

ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT • REQUIRED

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021

Donations (suggested $15) will be accepted to support St. Andrew’s music program.

For further information, contact St. Andrew’s United Church at 519-352-0010 or visit www.standrewschatham.org/ music.

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The nights are alive outside ARTspace in downtown Chatham.

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the window gallery at the King Street location will feature the video display, “A Quick Riff.” The display features trumpet player Charles Ellison and is put on by the Thames Art Gallery.

This public installation of artist Deanna Bowen’s artwork presents an opportunity to experience the work of this artist in a unique setting. Bowen is a winner of the Governor-General’s Award in 2020. Her work focuses on Black experience in Canada and her nationally lauded exhibition “A Harlem Nocturne” is currently on view at the Thames Art Gallery.

These free exhibitions are on display until Nov. 6. While proof of vaccination is not required for gallery visits, you are reminded that all other COVID protocols including masks, and contact information apply at the door. You can also book your visits in advance at www.chatham-kent.ca/TAG

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021

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Happy Anniversary

Much love, Mom and Dad Milne and family

Happy Birthday Thank You for joining us for

Heddy (Travis) Solomon 80th Birthday!

Sunday, October 2, 2021

Given by children Shelley and Virgil Carneiro, Todd Solomon and Cherisse Solomon.

Grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, special friend Bill Halliwell and Cliff Solomon looking down on us.

Happy 50t h k Bir t hday Ma r

From your favourite sister!

Love Judy, Jim, Eric, Rifaa & Ethan

In Memoriam Rita Belanger In loving memory of a special mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away 5 years ago, October 7, 2016.

Time slips by and life goes on, but from our hearts you’re never gone.

We think about you always, we talk about you too.

We have so many memories but we wish we still had you.

Love from your family.

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MATTHEW, Marlene (nee Crome) A resident of Chatham, Marlene “Marl” Matthew (nee Crome) passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health AllianceChatham Campus on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the age of 88.

Loving wife of late Ed Matthew.

Dear mother to Wendy Matthew and Tamme Matthew (Bruce Smith).

Proud grandmother to Kurt (Madi) Smith. Predeceased by brother Bud Crome and sisters Wendy Hubert and Lorraine Crome. Survived by sisters-in-law Norma Crome, Alice Pelletier, Margaret Matthew, Phyllis (Robert) Castle and foster brothers Jack (Susan) Grocott and Fred Grocott. Will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Marlene was a familiar face for many years at Ross’ Nursery and enjoyed every moment she spent in the gardens.

She was a member of The Moose since 1963. Family and friends were asked to join in a time of memories and fellowship at McKinlay Funeral Home for visitation on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. A funeral service took place the next day, Wednesday October 6, 2021. Cremation followed with interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations in memory of Marlene may be made to CK Animal Rescue.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham 519 351 2040

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Jennifer Tong 42, Sunday, September 26, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Frank Draper 95, Saturday, September 25, 2021 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Diana Lee Baillargeon 74, Sunday, September 26, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

George Hitchmough 94, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Dorothy Grant 90, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Life Transitions

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Brian DeBacker 69, Sunday, September 26, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mary Kubica 85, Saturday, September 25, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Bob Newman Wednesday, September 29, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Hadley Pinch 88, Sunday, Spetember 26, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

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NEWMAN, Robert Donald In the evening hours of Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Robert Donald Newman passed away at Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus. Beloved husband of Betty Ann Newman (nee Van De Veire) for 55 years. Cherished father to Chauntelle (Joseph) Dziver, Shawn (Lisa) Newman and Shannon (Patrick) Brennan. Papa to Taylor, Jordan, Joshua, Emilie, Allison, Ashley and Amanda. Brother of Jack (Maureen) Newman and Paul (Kathy) Newman. Brother-in-law to Bob (Lynn) Van De Veire, Linda (Ken) Fox, Allan Van De Veire and Christine (Marcel) Birch. Predeceased by sister-in-law Kathy Van De Veire. Will be missed by several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Bob was a long time season ticket holder for the Chatham Junior B Maroons and he was an avid duck hunter from the age of 15. He worked in the automotive industry for most of his career, retiring from Siemens. He really loved to travel, especially to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with Betty Ann and family. Bob’s family was extremely important to him, he made every effort to go to as many of his children and grandchildren’s events and sports games as possible. A private family service took place on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at McKinlay Funeral Home, Chatham with interment at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations in memory of Bob be made to Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation (Designation: ICU - Met Campus) or London Health Sciences Foundation.

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