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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022

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Discretionary funds for councillors

year for hosting transmission infrastructure projects.

Earlier this year Ontario’s Energy Minister recommended Hydro One build three new Some of the funds generated transmission lines and comby Chatham-Kent’s community mence the early development support agreement with Hydro of one additional line through One are going to filter down to Chatham-Kent. These lines will priority projects across the mutake a number of years to comnicipality. plete and because this creates On Oct. 3, council endorsed a an impact, Hydro One is stepplan that will see each councilping up to assist with recreation and community projects.

Municipal CAO Michael Duben told council the policy is flexible and open-ended, adding funds can be put towards a single project or to a shared project beWe are back! As consistent as the seasons change, tween wards. we are excited to be holding our Duben said other muin-person seminars again on funeral and estate planning. nicipalities have ward Last month, several of our neighbours met for an informative talk with a local fund programs in place, adding “It’s a great way lawyer and myself about the benefits of being prepared. We enjoyed some to allow for a broader

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lor and the mayor receive money that can be used for initiatives they deem to be a priority in their respective wards.

Councillors will get $25,000 each, with the mayor receiving $125,000.

The funding from Hydro One is part of a $10-million deal with Chatham-Kent signed in September that sees the municipality receive $1-million per

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“As you know local groups don’t necessarily follow the same funding process that we do and they often get frustrated when we say to them, you just missed the budget approval process and we can’t help you this year.

“It’s a bit more of a recognition of local needs rather than the broader budget program,” he added.

West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan said she was “very supportive” of the project but questioned whether money could be used for “nuts and bolts” infrastructure.

She used the example of a sidewalk desperately needed in her ward, saying the item is way down on the municipality’s to-do list.

“Frankly, the kids will be grown up by the time the people who need the sidewalk get the sidewalk,” Harrigan said.

The interpretation can be broad, Duben explained, adding the funding can be spent on projects related to recreation and community, noting Hydro One has specific guidelines the municipality must follow.

Chatham-Kent also has Together CK grants available at budget time, however some volunteer-driven agencies may not be prepared to submit their applications in time for the budget process, said Amy Wilcox, the municipality’s manager of corporate initiatives and communications.

Wilcox said the new funding could help offset the needs of some of those groups, working in “tandem” to support community initiatives.

Hydro One is also providing $150,000 annually to hire a municipal employee staffer to act as liaison with the utility during development of the new lines.

Manor remains heritage building The Chatham Voice

A bid by the owners of Gentry Manor to have the structure’s heritage designation removed has been turned down by Chatham-Kent council.

At its Oct. 3 meeting, council approved a recommendation from the municipal planning department asking council to refuse the request.

Central to the city’s story, the Gentry Man-

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or building has played a significant role in Chatham’s history.

The complex at 9 Park St. was first built as a school. Next, it became a sleigh and buggy repair shop and then a social club associated with the Gray-Dort automobile.

After that it became a Masonic Temple for many years before being sold and operated as Gentry Manor, which boasts a salon, clothing shop and restaurant.

The owners had asked for the heritage designation to be removed to facilitate the sale of the property should they decide to put it on the market.

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Guyitt House reprieve

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

Canada’s most photographed house has been given a lifeline.

Constructed in 1842, The Guyitt House has been vacated since 1985 and is located along the Talbot Trail in Palmyra. The house, which many say is haunted, is known to be a tourist attraction.

Although leaning, the house still stands today and has been left untouched for more than 40 years.

However, after receiving a complaint for the first time in four decades, house owner Peter Anderson was given an ultimatum from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Anderson received a registered letter from the municipality informing him he had 14 days to tear down the house, or they would do it and charge him for the demolition.

“I have 14 days to file an appeal from the day that letter was dated, the 15th day of September,” he said. “Fourteen days isn’t

long at all.”

According to Paul Lacina, chief building official and director of building enforcement for the municipality, they received a complaint regarding the safety of the house.

“We sent an inspector to see the condition of the dwelling and determined it was unsafe and then used the property standards bylaw. The bylaw says you have to keep the house in a condition that is safe. The inspector issued an order to the property advising him he must repair the dwelling or demolish it,” said Lacina. “Council passes bylaws on things such as this. When we see a complaint, we have to act on it. We can’t just ignore it.”

Anderson said one of his biggest fears is having the municipality come in and then charging him with a bill as large as $40,000.

Lacina clarified what they mainly seek compliance from is the property owner.

“There is a lot of talk saying the municipality will go in and charge it back to the property owner,”

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The Guyitt House on Talbot Trail near Palmyra.

said Lacina. “We try to work with everybody. If the property owner didn’t appeal but wanted more time to meet the requirements of the order, we certainly would have taken that into consideration and worked with him.”

Marlee Robinson, who is part of the tourism advisory committee, was this year’s recipient of the Mary Millard Award for Special Contributions to the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. The award is to highlight the volunteers in the conservation and preservation of built heritage. She believes the Guyitt House should have never re-

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ceived the letter from the municipality.

Robinson said one of the things the ACO and the heritage committee have tried to do is express concern about the empty storefronts in Ridgetown.

She admits they were pleased when the municipality took the approach that buildings left vacant for a long time should have extra taxes on them and penalties for leaving them empty for extended periods.

Despite this, Robinson said she does not believe the bylaw should apply to the Guyitt House.

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Canada’s most photographed house will live to see 2023 curs, the appeal committee will have “But that’s not what that bylaw is many options. for. The bylaw is for empty build“They can modify the order, or ings in Ridgetown,” she said. they may modify it with certain conPROJECTditions, such as an extended timeWhile disappointed with the quick Avalon Independent Senior Living timeline given to him, Anderson, frame, or they will proceed with the along with the help of local coun- order as written by the municipaliHISTORY cillors, has bought the house someVERSIONty,” said Lacina.

Dec 7, 2020 Schematic concept time.

He added that he is hopeful the end Local Ward 3 councillors John result after the hearing will be good Wright and Steve Pinsonneault met for everyone involved. with the municipality’s administraIn the meantime, Pinsonneault, tion regarding the potential demoli- Wright and Anderson are working DRAWN BY tion of the house.

JG to see whether the house has any Pinsonneault said administration heritage value through the heritage is willing to work with the property committee, which will give it protecowner, and they recognize the house tion. has some value, as far as being a “I believe it has heritage value. I tourist area to stop and take photos. think Canada’s most photographed “The demolition is on hold for a house has its merit in leaving it few months until we can figure out standing. Let it die its own death, the heritage value and try to find a whether that’s one year from now or ISSUE solution to save this local destinaDecember five 7, 2020 years. That’s my opinion,” said tion for photographers,” said Pin- Pinsonneault. sonneault.

Anderson, who admits the house The local councillor said things is beyond repair, agreed with Pinnow have to run their course. The sonneault that the house should be process for the demolition order has given a designation and be left unalready begun. He said it will now touched. go to a committee, which is similar “The house is way beyond repair. to a tribunal.

L.1 Floor That’s what adds to its historical Lacina clarified he does not expect value,” he said. “It stood the test of Layout the appeal to happen until early time this far. How much longer will 2023. He said when the appeal oc- it last?”

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Pipe band holding reunion event

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The storied history of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642 Pipes and Drums is being celebrated during a reunion weekend Oct. 22 and 22.

Referred to as the ‘75+2 Anniversary’ – to account for the pandemic years – the event is hoping to draw all past band members of the former Branch

28 senior and junior bands, as well current members of the Branch 642 Pipes and Drums Band.

The reunion is expected to draw members from across North America.

“We have many former members who have moved all over,” said Pipe Major Walt Tomaszewski, one of the organizers.

“We hope to see as many as possible return for the reunion.”

The band’s roots run deep, providing the soundtrack for major events such as Remembrance Day ceremonies throughout the years.

Branch 28 Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band was formed after the Second World War. The first parade was held on Dominion Day, July 1, 1945, with the band bearing the distinction of being one of the oldest and continuously active Legion pipe

bands in Canada.

A junior pipe band was active between 1962 and 1972. When the two Chatham Legion branches amalgamated in 2015, Legion Branch 642 became the sponsor.

Wearing the Fingask tartan, the band continues to support events and parades across Chatham-Kent, maintaining a year-long practice schedule. The band has played across Canada, the Neth-

erlands, New Orleans, New York City and for the RCMP Musical Ride.

It has also performed in France at the Vimy Ridge War Memorial.

The reunion weekend will feature a Pub Night on Oct. 22 at the Ultimate Sports Bar at 304 St. Clair St. in Chatham, the building that used to be home

to Branch 28. It begins at 6 p.m.

Sunday’s main event is an open house at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642 from noon to 6 p.m. at 39 William St. S. in Chatham. Dignitaries will speak at 1:30 p.m. Memorabilia, pictures and videos from all eras will be on display on both days.

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Opinion This bird is the word Crowfest is coming to Chatham-Kent, and if the crows of yesteryear could see what’s slated to take place, they would definitely be shaking their heads.

Once regarded as public enemy number one locally, the clever birds now have their very own celebration.

The times, they are a’changing.

Hosting a crow-themed festival is almost revolutionary when compared to how the birds used to be treated.

With its bountiful cornfields, Chatham-Kent has long been a place for crows to roost in winter months.

Some media reports say that as many as two million crows call Chatham home in the winter months and at one point the municipality was paying a contractor $57,000 a year to shoo them away.

There was even a dedicated crow hotline. A contest was once held to kill the highest number of crows!

The birds would tear through garbage bags tossed at the curb by Chatham residents as they feasted on whatever was on the menu under the plastic. Head down a street two hours

after sunrise on a cold fall morning and it looked more like a street in New York in the 1970s than Chatham.

But even though they were chased, hunted, tricked and harassed, the crow stuck around, much the same as it’s been doing for hundreds of years.

Maybe they thought it was a game.

The municipality abandoned its crow control efforts in 2013 and with better garbage containment, it seems the birds aren’t as big of a menace.

A quick Google search reveals that crows have the largest brain to body ratio in the avian world, and that ratio is even greater than that of humans.

They can also make tools, complete complex tasks and recognize faces.

So maybe the time is right for Crowfest. Let’s celebrate the brainy bird, hold events for the whole family, and bring in diverse entertainment.

There’s no telling what the future holds if the event takes off.

Might the future be brighter and better? Maybe we’ll see performances by The Black Crowes, Counting Crows or even Sheryl Crow?

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Drivers must be more observant out there Editor: What has happened to Canadian drivers? We used to be known throughout the world as kind, courteous, safe drivers.

What happened to safe?

Over the last year, I have observed a troubling increase in the number of drivers speeding through not only caution lights, but also red lights.

I’m no angel! I consid-

er myself a fairly aggressive driver. But even I’ve become very watchful of these careless drivers.

I have trained myself to not proceed on a green light until looking both ways.

Did this carelessness happen because the Third Street Bridge was closed? That is about the

time it started. We can’t blame it on COVID-19.

Please slow down before some kid on a bike, or an elderly person in a power chair, gets hit at a crossing. One careless slip could change your life and your family’s lives forever.

Rick Nisbet Chatham

Time for new faces on council Editor: With regard to all the current members of council, I truly believe that we should vote them all out.

Too many have been on council for years and have done very little for the municipality. They regularly fail to hold

administration to account and go along with whatever administration suggests.

We continue to hire outside expertise. What are we paying all those high priced positions for?

Projects run over bud-

get, over time and the taxpayer gets very little action from the councillors.

Time for new blood.

Rick Williams Chatham-Kent

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Fergie stares down own foundation The Chatham Voice

Chatham baseball legend Ferguson Jenkins is taking his own foundation to court.

Jenkins has hired the law firm of McKenzie Lake, as Fergie Jenkins Foundation board members are trying to shut down the foundation and appear hesitant to return elements of Jenkins’ memorabilia to the man, according to a media release from the law firm.

Jenkins seeks to move the foundation to Chatham. It’s currently located in St. Catharines.

The Foundation serves to “memorialize the legacy of Jenkins’ career, supports various charitable

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Chloe Banks put her creative powers to work at the Chatham library, making some colourful pretend dog food. The PA Day event included a visit and story time with Instagram sensation Winnie, a handicapped dog from Charlotte’s Freedom Farm, and canine buddies Wally and Roo.

endeavours as well as to educate and inspire the next generation of Canadian baseball players,” the law firm stated in its media release.

The fact Jenkins encountered resistance to the move “shocked and saddened” the Baseball Hall of Fame member.

With the matter before the courts, Jenkins has declined to comment at this time.

He is attempting to reacquire various memorabilia items.

Jenkins pitched for 19 seasons in the major leagues, won a Cy Young award and was a seven-time 20game winner.

He spent 10 of those years with the Chicago Cubs.

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Erie Shore Dr. to reopen The Chatham Voice

Erie Shore Drive, after more than two years in a state of restricted access, will soon re-open to two-way traffic.

High water levels and constant pounding of waves onto the Lake Erie shoreline in early 2020 forced the closure of the roadway. A state of emergency was declared Feb. 28, 2020, and the road was shut down March 9 of that same year.

Municipal officials said the dike was unstable at that time. Residents were temporarily evacuated and work took place to shore up the dike.

Since that time, water levels on the Great Lakes have lowered significantly, the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority reported.

As well, municipal Public Works personnel said there has not been a flooding event in 2022 that resulted in the closure of the roadway.

Golder Associates, re-evaluated recommendations from late March of 2020 in regards to the protection measures enacted along Erie Shore Drive. The consulting firm concluded such restrictions – including

one-way traffic and access to local residents only – could be removed.

Public Works personnel have begun to remove the concrete blocks that were there to temporarily block and deny passage along Erie Shore Drive. The road will again accommodate two-way traffic and return to its previously posted speed limit of 40 km/h.

Public Works will continue to actively monitor Erie Shore Drive.

Council approved the removal of the concrete blockades at its Oct. 3 meeting at an estimated cost of $100,000 for labour and equipment rental.

The engineering department has also committed to fixing cracks and potholes that have occurred on the road.

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WALKtober events encourage activity

Entegrus gives thanks, food

dependence, relieving stress, and having positive impacts on our environment by reducing emissions and air pollution.

While engaging the community to utilize the trails and pathways throughout Chatham-Kent, the municipal departments encourage residents to walk down to their local libraries; where they can pick up a free set of fluorescent armbands to help illuminate while you walk as the sun goes down.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries division, in partnership with Chatham-Kent Libraries, encourages residents to get out and put one foot behind the other for WALKtober.

The event takes place for the rest of the month and encourages residents to enjoy the benefits of walking, which include improving physical health, promoting in-

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Local Entegrus employees made Thanksgiving a little brighter for the less fortunate by handing out 225 turkey dinners Friday in Chatham. Here, Kelly Ladd passes a pre-packed meal with all the trimmings to Chatham resident Wes Summerfield.

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Bleak House with partner Ken Wright, said the amendment allows the hub initiative to go forward with its mission of bringing awareness and healing to all of society, not only to Indigenous people.

“The aim of Bleak House is to educate and inform,” said Hale following the council meeting, with a focus on education and training.

“People need to be immersed in native culture to understand traditions,” Hale explained, adding the hub has provided learning opportunities with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, the Chatham-Kent Police Service and the municipality.

Hale said the hub also stands to help the “invisible population” of the

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urban Indigenous in Chatham-Kent, a segment that’s been traditionally underserved despite the fact that Indigenous people make up four per cent of Chatham-Kent’s population.

According to Hale, adjacent communities in Windsor and Sarnia-Lambton have fewer Indigenous residents but offer more services, such an Indigenous friendship centres.

As executive director of Ska:na Family Learning Centres, with two locations in Chatham-Kent and outlets in Windsor and Sarnia, which provide childcare and other services, Hale understands the significance of truth and reconciliation.

“The land here belongs to Mother Earth,” Hale told

The Voice. “It was cared for by beautiful, kind, loving people that were here before European contact.

Chatham needs to think about that as a whole.”

The zoning amendments allows for five employees to be on site, including residents.

Council received 10 deputations on the matter with most in favour of the zoning change. However, some nearby residents expressed concern the change would result in inadequate parking and additional noise and traffic complaints.

A motion put forward by Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy to delay the decision to allow for a public meeting with neighbouring residents was defeated.

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Putting the ‘air’ in Air Cadets The Chatham Voice

The brains behind a made-in-Chatham-Kent plan that went across the country nearly six decades ago received recognition recently.

A new plaque was unveiled Sept. 23 at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport by the Kent Flying Machines Chapter of the Recreational Aircraft Association, posthumously honouring two Chatham-Kent residents.

Lt. Col. Hank Bruhlman and Capt. Frank de Jong initiated and developed a glider-flying program for the local Air Cadets in the mid-1960s.

The program was so successful that it was adopted nationally and now there are nearly 100 aircraft providing training annually to more than 24,000 cadets across the country.

Mayor Darrin Canniff, staff and cadets from 294 Chatham-Kent Squadron, Air Cadets, friends, glider student graduates and supporters attended the unveiling to thank the surviving family members who were present.

The plaque is now mounted in the Airport lobby.

The glider effort came to be in 1966, after the RCAF cut back on regional orientation flights in military transport aircraft for Air Cadets. Inspired by an experimental program

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Mac Mazurac, of the Kent Flying Machines Chapter of the Recreational Aircraft Association, thanks members of the Bruhlman and de Jong families in honour of Hank Bruhlman and Frank de Jong, who implemented a glider program for local Air Cadets Sprucedale United Church Presents that ultimately was adopted across the country.

in Alberta, Bruhlman and de Jong, both pilots, responded with a proposal utilizing gliders.

They devised a plan to provide local glider familiarization flights to the Royal Canadian Air Cadets of 294 Chatham-Kinsmen Squadron.

With a grant from the Kinsmen Club of Chatham and funds raised by the cadets themselves, the squadron purchased a used Schweitzer 2-22 glider. de Jong, an aircraft engineer and chief ground school instructor for the squadron, designed a winch and a cable retrieval car, which was built by students at Chatham-Kent Secondary School.

With the assistance of additional squadron staff and the Pioneer Flying Club, 78 familiarization flights were provided that first year to the 294 Squadron cadets.

A year later, the program received exposure at a cadet summer camp in Trenton.

The program proved so successful and cost effec-

tive that the Department of National Defence and the Air Cadet League of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding to adopt it and provide glider familiarization and training nationally.

Tens of thousands of familiarization flights are flown and an average of 300 Air Cadets are trained as glider pilots annually.

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Business

Red Barn has green roots

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The owners of Red Barn Brewing Co. plan on returning a portion of the property to natural habitat.

Teaming up with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) the folks at Red Barn plan to create a unique natural setting, where visitors can reserve private fire pit areas while enjoying a local beverage of their choice.

This fall, LTVCA and Red Barn staff will lead area students to plant the site in Carolinian species of trees and shrubs, as well as native grasses and wildflowers.

“There is still lots to do, but we plan on launching this ‘experience’ late summer of 2023,” Red Barn Brewing co-owner Denny Vervaet

said in a media release. “It was a no-brainer to partner with LTVCA on this collaborative project, where nature and beer are combined into a unique setting.”

The concept of the private fire pit areas will be to reconnect with family, friends, and co-workers.

Once the project is com-

plete, online reservations of these private areas will be available.

Randall Van Wagner, manager of conservation lands and services at LTVCA, said the program is beneficial in multiple ways.

“It is always rewarding to get trees planted; this project takes it a step further with the educational component of having many people learn about our unique Carolinian zone species here in Chatham-Kent,” he said.

Chamber announces its award winners

The results are in and the winners of the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce 134th Business Excellence Awards have been announced.

Anne Coulter has been named

the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year, while the Corporate Citizen of the Year goes to Four Diamond Events owner Lisa Lester-Evers.

Chatham-based Maple City Homes has garnered the Business of the Year Award (Medium), and Maple City Homes co-owner Robb Nelson has been named Entrepreneur of the Year.

The award for Small Business of the Year goes to Mallory Law in Blenheim, owned by Jason Mallory.

In the youth category Tiffany Cunningham, owner of Prem in Chatham, has claimed the Young Business Individual of the Year, while the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award goes to Curtis Lemieux, owner of Willy’s 420 Supplies in Chatham.

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Chamber recognizes top biz people Municipal Accountability for Chatham-Kent Municipal Accountability for Chatham-Kent

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Our property taxes were given a viacontributes MPAC based on50% 2016ofvalues.

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In addition to our current council failing to secure Located in Nest Realty’s our factually-supported submissions during this 4 year term. our factually-supported submissions during this 4 for year term. office at 150 Wellington a forensic auditor, they have failed to secure an online open accounting program 3. Chatham-Kent is a single tier gov’tand having two- tier council.

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– council has not responded to our submissions 4. Council declined from supporting our proposal for afactually-supported simple but effective upgrade to the current municipal 4. Council declined from supporting our proposal for a simple but effective upgrade to the current municipal during this 4-year term.

Shirt support web site, that, at a push of a button would allow everyone visiting the Chatham-Kent municipal web site web site, at a push a button wouldcouncil. allow everyone theeffectively Chatham-Kent municipal web site 3. Chatham-Kent is a that, single-tier gov’t of having a two-tier Such can visiting never work with urban T’s and Sweats in the automatic access to details of each rural community and the City of Chatham letting visitors decide where they details each rural andchange the City of Chatham letting visitors decide where they consistentlyautomatic competingaccess againsttorural andofvice versa.

A community ward boundary is needed, perhaps 6 wards equally Downtown Chatham wish to visit, live and invest. wish toand visit, livetoand invest. combining urban and rural so both are represented equally fairly secure receiving a proportional tax investment andoperations respective community attention.

This last council saw a collective of $1.4 Billion tax dollars.

Even if onlyEven a 1%if only a 1% Thisterm last council term saw4-year a collective 4-yearexpense operations expense of in $1.4 Billion in tax dollars.

4. Council declined from supporting our proposal for a simple but effective upgrade to the current municipal web site, savings can be foundcan [ undoubtedly much more much wouldmore be found] byberetaining forensic auditor, even everyeven 2nd savings be found [ undoubtedly would found] bya retaining a forensic auditor, that, at a push of a button would allow everyone visiting the ChathamKent municipal web site automatic access to every 2nd or 3rd year an over-all savings of about $14M or $3.5M annually could be found.

Given an average 2.4% annual or 3rd year an over-all savings of about $14M or $3.5M annually could be found.

Given an average 2.4% annual details of each rural community and the City of Chatham letting visitors decide where they wish to visit, live and invest. tax hike [ or about $2.9M ] such savings would be crucial to securing  nancial stability for taxpayers and tax hike about $2.9M ] such savings would beof crucial securing nancial forataxpayers and This last council term saw[ aorcollective 4-year operations expense $1.4to Billion in tax dollars.stability Even if only 1% taxes - a major ingredient toingredient strengthen local economy and toauditor, attract new growth. stabilizing taxes - a major economy and to attract neworgrowth. savings canstabilizing be found [undoubtedly much more would be found]to bystrengthen retaining a local forensic even every 2nd 3rd The Chatham Voice year an over-all savings of about $14M, or $3.5M annually, could be found. Given an average 2.4% annual tax hike [or about $2.9M ] such savings would be crucial to securing financial stability for taxpayers and stabilizing taxes The draft plan for a new industrial subdivision in a major ingredient to strengthen local economy and to attract new growth.

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We’ve They interviewed a number of the nominees for council. council. have tonew know and understand their On Oct 3, Chatham-Kent proven to know and understand their role is to role They is to have represent the taxpayer rather than sharing the role is to represent the taxpayer rather than sharing the the taxpayer rather than sharing the same samerepresent mattress administration. samewith mattress administration. beliefswith with administration.

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Life

IODE flag flies The Chatham Voice

The IODE received recognition last week, as the organization’s flag flew from the pole at the Civic Center.

The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire is a women’s charitable organization in Canada that focuses on children, education and community service.

The organization was founded in 1900 to promote and support the British empire and its soldiers. Currently, the IODE provides scholarships, bursaries, book prizes and awards, and pursues other philanthropic and educational projects in various communities across Canada.

Municipal staff and members of the IODE gather to raise the organization’s flag at the Civic Centre recently.

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Chatham-Kent is represented by four IODE Chapters: Confederation Chapter in Ridgetown, Catherine McVeen Chapter in Dresden, Kent Regiment Chapter in Cha-

tham, and Captain Garnet Brackin Chapter in Chatham.

At the flag raising, Marianne Johnstone, an IODE member said, “This week is designed to show-

case IODE Chapter good works across Canada.

The theme for this week is ‘Service to Others’ and was chosen to acknowledge the commitment that Princess Elizabeth II made

on her 21st birthday. We also commemorate The Platinum Jubilee and now the passing of Her Majesty Elizabeth II.” Several members of Chatham-Kent Fire, as well as

members from the local IODE Chapters, attended the ceremony.

Coun.

Karen Kirkwood-Whyte delivered comments on behalf of Mayor Darrin Canniff.

Loyer will work closely together and share the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Both individuals have distinguished records of service with the local May Court Club.

The club is a service or-

ganization that has been dedicated for more than 86 years to addressing needs in the community, primarily those of wom-

en and children, through volunteerism and fundraising.

The club runs a breakfast program at Queen Eliza-

beth School, an emergency lunch box program at 20 different schools in the municipality, has hats and mittens knitted for school

kids, and hosts the bi-annual Women in Excellence Awards that honour six distinguished women in various areas of expertise.

May Court Club chooses two presidents The Chatham Voice

The May Court Club of Chatham held its annual meeting recently and elected two members to the position of club president.

Kris Stevens and Shirley

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The Arts

Crow, sculpture exhibits on display The Chatham Voice

ARTspace in Chatham is presenting a series of whimsical new works celebrating the fall season.

Headlining is “Blood Ties” a new exhibition of assemblages and sculptures by artists Laurie Langford and Mike Ondrovcik, exploring the notion of kin.

Regional ceramicist Chris Snedden’s work is also on display as he celebrates Crowfest with a signature line of ceramics entitled “Echo of Crows.”

Both exhibitions open to the public on Oct. 12 at ARTspace.

An artist’s reception will be held on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.

This is a free, family-friendly event. All are welcome.

Respected members of the C-K art scene for many years, Langford and Ondrovcik decided to team up in pursuit of a shared vision. Through the long months of pandemic isolation, they became keenly aware of their connection to family and the rich and complex influence it holds. In addition to providing a safe harbour through difficult

times, family is also a source of personal identity that often finds its roots somewhere in the nebulous mysteries of memory and the gene pool.

Snedden is no newcomer to a fascination with the celebrated and mischievous black bird, the crow. His display “Echo of Crows” includes finely crafted plates, mugs, and teapots.

ARTspace is located at 165½ King St. W. in Chatham and is open from noon to 5 p.m.

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Chicago-based blues band Cash Box Kings are coming back to Chatham.

The band, which performed as part of the Canada South Blues Society slate of artists just prior to the pandemic, are returning thanks to the same organization.

Co-led by Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar Wilson and Madison, Wis.-based songwriter, harmonica giant and singer Joe Nosek, the band plays raw and un-

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varnished house-rocking blues.

Wilson’s huge, gritty vocals and Nosek’s powerhouse harmonica fuel their songs.

In the words of MOJO magazine, the band is “flawless.”

Canada South Blues Society is hosting them at the KBD Hall in Chatham on Oct. 29.

Tickets are available online at ticketscene.ca, or at the KBD Hall, Kakoon Spa in Ridgetown or call Bob Christmas at 519-6769150.

Joe Nosek and Oscar Wilson of Cash Box Kings share a laugh. They’ll share the stage when their blues band comes to Chatham Oct. 29.

Prior to the invention of synchronized sound, many moving pictures were created and shown in theatres on big screens.

This era of cinema was popular from approximately 1890 to 1929. The term “silent film” is a misnomer as these films were almost always accompanied by the live sound of piano, theatre organ or in some cases a small orchestra.

St. Andrew’s is pleased to welcome Sadler to pro-

vide live accompaniment to Phantom of the Opera on the church’s historic three manual Casavant pipe organ that was built in 1923, thus making next year the 100th anniversary of its installation in the church’s sanctuary.

Sadler, a native of England, started his musical training as a boy chorister at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England. He later began organ lessons which took his love of music and the organ to a new

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The next Saturdays at 7 concert at St. Andrew’s on Oct. 15 will take the audience back in time to the era of silent film.

The 7 p.m. event features the showing of Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by organ. This 1925 silent film will be accompanied

by Juno-award winning organist, Ian Sadler, who is organist and director of music at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ont.

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Before and since immigrating to Canada in 1980, he has served as music director and organist at various churches and cathedrals, presented organ concerts and conducted choirs internationally.

This Saturdays at 7 concert is co-presented with the Chatham branch of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1920s costumes for a contest and a chance to win.

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Community Events

Thursday, October 13, 2022: • Unifor Local 127 Retirees Meeting at 10:00am. 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open for lunch from 11:30am1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, October 14, 2022: • C-K Public Library, Tilbury branch is offering Preschool story times 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.

• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are roast beef or fish & chips.

Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Kent Branch OGS (Family History) Our presentation at 7pm: Not Researching in the Rain-Researching in England from Away. Alan Campbell will discuss on-line websites he used in order to build the stories of his Atkey and Grapes family members, who primarily lived on the Isle of Wight, England, for the Book of Family he is creating for his grandchildren. Link to Register: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZMld-qoqj0qHdQRYFoApNvs6-sgfQVzIiAC .

Saturday, October 15, 2022: • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham presents Phantom of the Opera at 7pm. In celebration of St. Andrew’s pipe organ and the silent film era, this concert will be a showing of the 1925 silent Phantom of the Opera with organ music performed by the Juno-award winning organist, Ian Sadler. Suggested donation $15. All are welcome! For further information call 519-352-0010 or standrewschatham.org/music.

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• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen is open for lunch from 3:00pm5:30pm. Entertainment by the D.A.M. Band from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone welcome.

• 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.

Sunday, October 16, 2022: • Bingo at the Ridgetown Legion, 2:00pm to 4:00pm. $10.00 admission includes 4 cards. Jackpot $200.

Sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022: • Do you live with a Chronic Health Condition or are a Caregiver for someone who does? Join us and learn how to take control of your health! Master Your Health Diabetes, Tuesdays, Oct 18-Nov 22, 2022.

9:30am-12:00pm. FREE Registration at: https://myhdiab_oct18. eventbrite.ca. Access virtual programs using any computer, tablet or smartphone. All workshop materials are provided free of charge.

• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for 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. Everyone is welcome.

• The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent meets in person at 7pm at Life Transitions, 397 McNaughton Ave West.

New members are always welcome.

Membership@zontachathamkent. org Wednesday, October 19, 2022: • Kent Coin Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center (7pm – 8pm), 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham. New Members and guests welcomed. Come to a meeting to see what we’re about.

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• Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf dinner.

Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, October 20, 2022: • Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild is back to meeting in person at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave E, Chatham. Everyone is welcome to join us, including non-members. Non-members will pay a $5 fee per meeting and can enjoy our presentations, guest speakers and all of the other fun at our meeting. Our membership fee is $50 per year and this entitles you to our newsletter and all of our regular meetings free of charge. You are welcome to contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www.ckquiltguild.com to get more information.

• Be our Guest at Chatham Retirement Resort. 25 Keil Dr. N., Chatham.

Reveralicious - Luncheon at the Resort! 11:00am-1:00pm. We are excited to have you join us for lunch with a special presentation by chef Marion of her sensational Roast Beef Dinner. Tours available by request.

Call today for more information and to RSVP. 519-351-7777 ext. 526.

• We Can Create @ CKPL – Book Page Wreath. 6:30 pm. Chatham Branch Meeting Room Free Program, best suited for ages 16+. Register by phone 519.354.2940, by email cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca or in person at your local branch of Chatham-Kent Public Library.

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We appreciated the wonderful service at Christ Church, Rev. John Maroney, and all that helped in her service.

To the doctors and nurses at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance heartfelt appreciation for the care she received. Everyone’s kindness and thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

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