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Master buskers Jack Wise of Dublin, Ireland, and David ‘Pryromancer’ Boelee, who hails from Rotterdam, Netherlands, took a couple of practice runs on King Street prior to Friday evening’s Crowfest festivities. Wise showed off his sword-swallowing skills, while fire breather Boelee shows us how it’s done. The inaugural event featured first-class performers from around the world.

When it comes to getting help from the province regarding the contamination of wells in Chatham-Kent, Kevin Jakubec has called it quits.

The Water Wells First founder is now looking to the International Joint Commission on the Great Lakes for assistance to solve the ongoing problem of fouled water in North Kent.

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Well complaints heard by joint commission ince released a synopsis of “That raises serious quesa 2,200-page All Hazard tions on what the focus of Report commissioned by the panel really was,” he the Ontario government added, noting the concern on the issue, but Jakubec with heavy metal toxicity said the report falls short lies with the size of the on many levels. particles transported in In fact, he had to file a the well water Freedom of Information Jakubec said that it was access request to obtain determined years ago by a MUNICIPAL WARD 6 Bill Clarke the CHATHAM-KENT document. It cost him COUNCIL hydrogeologist 30+ $250. that the majority of the Years He said the nature of the particles in the affected Experience ongoing contamination water wells was under • Removal relates to sediment com- one micron, meaning that & Pruning ing into the well, but the the smaller the particle, • Stump Grinding CHATHAM-KENT report MUNICIPAL COUNCILtheWARD 6 concern. set a “ridiculously greater the & Removals high level of sediment” to “These particles are • Crane Services be collected in sampling completely invisible to which is “unrealistic and the naked eye,” Jakubec • Tree Removals unfeasible.” said, adding this was • Tree Structure Jakubec also takes issue confirmed by American Evaluations the fact the report toxicologist CHATHAM-KENT with MUNICIPAL COUNCIL WARD 6 Dr. William was compiled by Englobe, Sawyer.

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“It’s time to forget the Ontario government,” Jakubec said. “I’ve given up trying to get help.

We’re way past that now.”

The long-time rural resident has been fighting on behalf of residents who

can no longer drink the water from their wells – or in some cases even utilize them at all – due to contamination they claim is brought on by the construction and operation of wind turbines.

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That hasn’t occurred, Jakubec explained, adding Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton hasn’t addressed the issue fully despite having known about it since 2012.

“We got played for votes,” Jakubec added.

“Absolutely.”

He also stated there has been no help from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

As far as the IJC goes, Jakubec is asking the international body to step in and do the research. On Sept. 28, Jakubec made a virtual presentation to the IJC American and Canadian commissioners.

“I hope they will take over and provide real an-

swers to understand the nature of these well interferences and that this will lead to solutions,”Jakubec concluded.

The full scope of the affected wells in Chatham-Kent remains unknown, said Jakubec.

“All we do know is the All Hazard Report confirmed the ground water quality has deteriorated, supporting Bill Clarke’s previous findings.

In an opinion piece published in 2018 in Ground Water Canada by hydrogeologist Clarke, who investigated the Chatham-Kent wells, he said it is “obvious to me the main aquifer under the Chatham-Kent area in southern Ontario is being affected by the construction and operation of wind turbine towers.”

A total of 70 wells were examined in the All Hazard Report, however none of the wells that were sampled were located in the former Dover Township, which has had the problem of fouled wells since 2012.

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Big time fun hanging with a Little

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Even though their match coincided with the height of pandemic restrictions in 2021, Big Brother Kevin and his Little Brother Lucas have become the

best of friends.

The two are among the lucky ones paired

by Big Brothers Big Sisters Chatham-Kent, who managed to forge a relationship in the face of COVID-19.

“It was quite the experience we went through,”

Kevin said in a recent interview as “best buddy” Lucas sat by his side listening thoughtfully. “But we found a way.”

Weather permitting, whenever possible, the two can be found at a baseball diamond, with Lucas taking on the roles

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They also spend a lot of time playing catch and hitting the ball.

Another pastime they love is ATV trail riding.

The Grade 8 student has his own machine, which according to Kevin, he’s pretty good at fixing.

“I tell everyone we’re best buddies,” Kevin added.

For his part, Lucas, 12, said having a Big Brother is a great experience and he thinks more adults should volunteer.

A young man of few words, the smiling Grade 8 student said the experience has been “fun.”

“Lucas is the shyest nonshy guy that I know,” Kevin joked.

Phone calls, text messages, outdoor meetings wearing masks, and playing online video games together were some of the ways this Big and Little kept in touch.

“We played some silly games online sometimes just to pass the time and have a conversation, Kevin said.

Holly Larivee, the agency’s program development co-ordinator, described helping run an organization based on face-to-face contact during a pandemic as an “interesting adventure.”

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“Our matches just had to get creative about keeping the relationship going,” Larivee explained.

Currently, there are 57 Littles of both genders waiting to match with a Big in Chatham-Kent in the six-to-16-year age group, with the average Little in the 10-to-12-year age group.

Girls tend to have shorter wait times than boys as more females than males step up take on the Big Sister role.

Those wishing to fill the gap by offering their

time (some in-school programs require volunteers to only commit one hour a week), a Big Brother or Sister undergoes a rigorous vetting process. Bigs are interviewed and they must provide detailed references and submit to a screening process and a police check. After being approved, they engage in extensive training that highlights the “duty of care.”

Kevin, who works with local charity groups in his day job, said Big Brothers Big Sisters has always been on his radar.

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Wanted: More Bigs to help the Littles grow Continued from page 3

“There’s a lot of people who know there are kids out there that need these extra things, but until they see matches like us, then it hits home a little more,” he added.

“I think a lot of people are nervous to take the

first step too, but realistically it’s a two- or threehour-a-week commitment to a child sharing your hobbies and interests,” Larivee said, joking that even working in the yard with a Little “helps build life skills.

“We always make sure

someone is aptly prepared, making sure they can always fall back on the casework staff,” she said, stressing the agency tries to match a youngster with someone in their home community.

The organization hopes to add Big numbers to

increase the number of matches, as only one new match has been added in the past year.

“A lot of our children are very bright and very resourceful,” Larivee said.

“They just don’t have the opportunities.

“When it comes to our

less-privileged youth, our Bigs are able to show them things and expose them to new places and new ideas,” she added. “Sometimes a child will never receive a Big and this is often difficult to convey to a parent.”

Girls typically wait about

a year, and for boys, that wait can be two to three years, she said.

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Haven for health-care workers

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Keegan does in fact care.

So much in fact, the budding entrepreneur has donated 100 per cent of the proceeds from his Keegan Kares business website to the One Bench One Tree initiative.

The endeavour is meant to honour frontline health-care workers by providing an outdoor resting spot, complete with a bench and a single tree planted directly in front of it.

A special dedication ceremony showcasing the new addition was held at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Friday in the Riverside Courtyard on the banks of the

Thames River.

“We are really excited to have this,” said Keegan’s mother Brandee Mackey of Wallaceburg, who spoke on behalf of her son as he is mute with complex medical needs.

Mackey, who has a daughter who also has complex medical needs, said the family has plenty of interaction with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and they wanted to give back, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19.

“The hospital is very important to us,” Mackey said. “We want healthcare workers to take a moment for self care.”

Self care is what Keegan Kares specializes in. The home business creates hand-made bath bombs, show-

er steamers and greeting cards, which Keegan helps design despite being confined to a wheelchair.

The business accommodates people with allergies and does custom orders for special events such as baby and bridal showers.

Mackey said the family saw the One Bench One Tree effort in the media and immediately wanted to get involved.

Manuel Spiller, one of the One Bench One Tree founders, was on hand at the dedication. According to Spiller, a team of University of Guelph post-graduate students studying landscape architecture came up with the idea during the January 2021 lockdown as a way to recognize health-care workers.

They hope to install One Bench One Tree at every hospital in Canada.

“We wanted it to be a place of rest,”

Spiller said, adding the tree is planted two metres in front of the bench intentionally, providing a “place to focus.”

Spiller pointed out that while there is plenty of societal “rhetoric” out there claiming the pandemic over, he noted it isn’t over

and pressures continue for health-care workers dealing with staff shortages and treatment backlogs.

“We want to recognize the work of these heroes who are fighting an invisible enemy,” Spiller added.

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Opinion Cast your ballot on Oct. 24 It’s voting season. And we encourage everyone aged 18 and over to take part in the democratic process.

Municipal elections are historically victims of lower voter turnout than their provincial and federal counterparts. It’s actually nonsensical, as your municipal councillors and mayor have a bigger say in services that impact your everyday lives than your MPP or MP. The late Mel Lastman, former Mayor of Toronto, once said he had no interest in joining federal politics because he held more power as mayor of the country’s largest city than any cabinet post could offer. He’s right.

Even in Chatham-Kent, with a population of fewer than 110,000, the mayor has a greater input in how government services impact your lives than your local Member of Parliament.

Sure, the cash trickles down from the feds to the province and down to the municipality, but your property tax dollars are spent 100 per cent locally, on top of the trickle-down funds.

Garbage and recycling pickup, policing, fire prevention, the plowing

of snow, filling of potholes, city busing, housing for people on low income and the homeless – these are just a few issues your municipally elected representatives have a big say over. Got a problem with someone parking illegally on your street? You don’t call the federal government on this one. Ditto for speeders going down your street, or crosswalks on your child’s trek to and from school each day. That’s all municipal government.

So, take the time in your life to vote this time around. Have a say in who you think would be best suited to run the municipality and address the local issues that matter most to you.

From mayor to council representatives in your ward, take the time to fill out the ballot.

And if you have a big issue with how the system works, or absolutely think no one on the ballot has your interests at heart, then by all means, go to the polls and exercise your right to spoil the ballot.

To not take part in the process is also within your legal right. But on Oct. 24, we urge you to take part. Vote.

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Proposed boundaries not good for C-K Editor: Earlier this year, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission released its proposal for new federal election boundaries for ridings.

Ontario receives one new seat, and as such, there are expected shifts in boundaries.

Chatham-Kent is divided into three ridings: Chatham-Kent–Leamington–Kingsville (will include Chatham and communities south of the Thames west of Kent Bridge Road), Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong (Wallaceburg), and Elgin-Middlesex-Thames (Morpeth, Ridgetown, Moravian-

town, Thamesville).

The Elgin-Middlesex-Thames riding extends from Kent Bridge Road in Chatham-Kent east past Ilderton. Historically our community has been divided in two, with the Thames as the dividing geographic feature.

Instead, the voices of our community will be further diluted with a third riding, pairing some communities with other areas in which they have nothing in common.

It’s been nearly 25 years since we became one municipality. It is time that Chatham-Kent receives its own single

electoral district. We deserve strong representation for our communities.

As it stands, we have two MPPs and two MPs that do not live in Chatham-Kent. Do we want to add two more?

We cannot allow the voice of our communities to be diluted anymore.

With municipal elections in full swing, local candidates should raise their voices on this. This proposal is horrible for our community. We cannot allow these boundaries to stand.

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What would you do with $2M? Editor: I ask: what would you do with $2 million if you were in charge of its distribution?

I suspect most of us know what they personally would do with this

kind of windfall.

A picture of my dream kitchen sits patiently stuck to my fridge as a kind of motivator…but public money is some-

thing totally different, and more thought and consideration of its distribution is definitely warranted.

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Better ways to for C-K to spend $2 million Continued from page 6

This public money sits in a vault somewhere at the Civic Centre in a jar called For a Lack of Something Less Dramatic; The Slush Fund Jar. This “jar” is filled with our tax dollars. We in fact contribute to its fill via all sorts of complicated highways. But at the end of the day, it is there for use by council and directors to use for stuff that will help our community improve, progress, enhance and so on.

A few years ago – when Randy Hope was mayor – this “jar” was used to fund a feasibility study to study how Chatham-Kent could improve their tourism sectors. I read it, and it was very detailed, but no follow up was done and nothing seemed to result from this cookie-cutter document that stated a lot of very well-known information. All pretty normal template stuff that perhaps a university tourism major could produce as one of their required research theses.

No action was taken or follow up on the results of this report. The cost?

About $500,000.

Then two years ago when the topic of the homeless situation was brought to the forefront, another feasibility study was launched at a cost of

$250,000 from this “jar.”

Still no follow up report on the results have been published, as far as I know.

So now, we have the Downtown Chatham Centre scenario looming ahead of us. What to do with this dinosaur that has seen many economic battles? No need to regurgitate the details since we have sliced, diced, and have discussed all its woes and possible outcomes ad-nauseum.

We have a portal at City Hall; via their Facebook Page where people can send in ideas and opinions; this is great.

However, council approved the allocation of $2 million from this infamous “jar” to hire a company to do a feasibility study on the Imagine proposal for our DCC. More rhetoric, more studies and less action.

I think if we would be willing to do a study of this nature than perhaps, we should hire some engineering students in their final years at school to put this study together instead of hiring some fancy-shmancy engineering firm from Windsor or Toronto who has little to no knowledge of our community and our needs and who charges a great deal of money to complete it.

We’ll pay for a cookie-cutter study resulting

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in a kind of Cambridge Mall template, and that does not serve our community or our tax dollars wisely.

There are local engineering companies here in Chatham who would love to undertake this

project. They only need to cross the street.

How could this $2 million be better utilized?

The W.I.S.H. Centre has great programs for the community; they need monies for program development and building

renovation.

The Black History Museum has been begging the city for some signages and improvements for years.

More benches along the bus routes? More bus stops? Speed bumps? A

filtering systems along McGregor Creek to clean the floating garbage?

I am sure with $2 million, all the above can be done.

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The crosswalk will be painted orange in recognition of the tragic history and ongoing legacy of Residential and Day Schools in Canada; it also includes feathers that were custom designed to represent the Seven Sacred Teachings, with the insignia “Every Child Matters.”

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Rebecca Haskell-Thomas, diversity, equity, inclusion and justice co-ordinator for the municipality said, “The orange crosswalk symbolizes our recognition of the harms that have been done. Incorporating the Seven Grandfather Teachings shows us a pathway for moving forward.”

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House prices, sales dip in September

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Home sales and prices took a tumble in September in Chatham-Kent.

Just 91 homes sold in the month, down nearly 40 per cent from September of 2021.

That low number also saw sales drop nearly 27 per cent below the fiveyear average and about 22 per cent below the 10-year average for September.

The dip is indicative of how the year is going in terms of home sales, ac-

cording to figures from the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR).

Through September, 1,075 units changed hands this year. That’s down 22 per cent from the first nine months of 2021.

Amber Pinsonneault, president of the CKAR, said C-K is following the provincial trend.

“As with many other markets across Ontario, home sales are trending below typical levels for this time of year as rising interest rates hamper de-

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The number of homes sold wasn’t the only thing to drop in September, as the average price for houses sold in the municipality dipped 6.1 per cent compared to September of last year.

The number of homes on the market is on the rise, however, due to sluggish sales. New listings in September were actually down by 7.6 per cent, but that still translated to 195 new properties on

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The survey has a multitude of questions and participants can give as much or as little information as they like.

The survey concludes with the opportunity for residents to provide general comments.

Results and public comments will be used by administration in the development of the budget and will be provided to Chatham-Kent council prior to

deliberations.

Steve Brown, Chatham-Kent’s director of budget & performance services, said the online survey gives residents the opportunity to provide input at their convenience.

Brown said completing the survey doesn’t mean you can’t provide additional input at a later date either.

The online survey will be open until Oct. 31.

Citizens are also encouraged to bring budget concerns to their councillors.

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Life

Accolades for Marlee Robinson

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

A local woman has been named this year’s recipient of the Mary Millard Award for Special Contributions to Architectural Conservancy Ontario.

The award recognizes ACO members and associates who have made a significant contribution to the organization through their actions and efforts. Marlee Robinson of Ridgetown is the 2022 recipient.

“I was totally shocked when I found out I had been chosen for the award,” said Robinson, who has been an active and involved member of the Architectural Conservancy since 2008.

Robinson’s history of volunteer work stretches far.

She was a founding member of the Chatham-Kent branch, where she served as vice-president and then president for a number of years. She was co-chair of the 2010 Ontario Heritage Conference, an event highlighting rural heritage buildings. She also initiated a well-attended one-day workshop on heritage issues aimed at educating realtors and insurance agents.

Currently, Robinson is a member-at-large of the ACO board and executive, where she sits on a num-

ber of committees. She was the founding chair of the government and community relations committee.

Now retired, Robinson said almost everything she does get involved with is as a volunteer.

“It gives me the opportunity to meet all sorts of interesting people and also contribute to my community. One of the things about volunteering, which is different from actually having a job, is you can always say no,” she said.

Robinson is also an active and involved member of the Windsor-Essex Branch of ACO, having never missed a meeting and giving input using knowledge resulting from her many years of experience.

She admitted she is passionate about preserving history rather than seeing buildings come down. She wishes to see them preserved.

“Chatham Kent has a wealth of heritage. I’m trying to remind people the older buildings are very, very well built. And they continue to stand with adequate care and preservation,” she said.

According to Robinson, one of the issues that a lot of people have right now is affordable housing.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022

Every October, Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign.

This year, the Dress Purple Day will take place on Thursday, October 27.

The campaign is more important than ever, since the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional stressors for families, and in some cases has increased risk for the well-being and safety of children and youth.

On October 27, we remind ourselves why individuals and community organizations need to step in and help vulnerable children and youth.

On Dress Purple Day, and every day, LINCK - Child, Youth & Family Services, will speak up for every child and youth’s right to safety and well-being in all spaces. Adults need to step in and help children and youth who are dealing with neglect, physical and sexual abuse, gender-based violence, dating violence and emotional abuse, including racism, intolerance, prejudice and discrimination. This right applies everywhere – at home and in the community.

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A new cost-effect regional bus service has added Chatham-Kent as a destination.

On Oct. 13, FlixBus began providing service for local travellers to Toronto and back six days a week, excluding Wednesdays.

The intercity mobility provider is adding to the route it launched in August. It now includes Windsor, Chatham-Kent, London, Hamilton, Toronto and Scarborough.

Toronto-bound trips will depart from the FlixBus stop at 22216 Bloomfield Rd. in Chatham (in front of the Esso gas station) at 9:45

a.m., arriving in Toronto at 1:50 p.m.

Westbound travellers will leave Toronto at 3:30 p.m., arriving back in Chatham-Kent at 8:10 p.m.

Ticket prices are as low as $32, providing an alternative to more expensive train and ride-sharing services.

The company is also stepping in to fill the void left by Greyhound Canada which ceased to operate in 2021 after a century of service.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022

News

Co-operating cops cull drug dealing Municipal Accountability for Chatham-Kent Municipal Accountability Chatham-Kent …..We are NOT supporting the current councilfor for re-election…….

By Pam Wright rests across the region.

The investigative project Officials say Project were seized, including Local Journalism Initiative Last week, officials held began in response to the McNulty helped cut over- amounts of fentanyl, coa are media conference at statethe of current emergencycouncil de- dose in the com- caine and methamphetpamwrightlji@gmail.com …..We NOT supporting fordeaths re-election…….

Council needs to be serious campaign promises transparency and accountability.

Theby current the about Lambton OPP de- of clared

by Walpole Island munity half. council has amine. toUnder be serious about campaign promises of transparency accountability. hasthan $190,000 in calls for aCouncil forensicneeds audit. thetoMunicipal Act council has a responsibility, bothand moral legislatively tocurrent ensurecouncil tachment announce First Nation in July 2021, Onand Sept.

29, The numerous More Arejected multi-jurisdictional calls a forensic audit.

Under the Municipal hasallowing ain responsibility, both and ensure the integrity rejected and accountability of results senior management and afollowing levelAct of council openness tomoral know howlegislatively their tax to of “Project a spike opi-taxpayers warrants were executstolen and offense-related investigation, sparked byfor the the integrity andMcNulty,” accountability senior management and a level openness taxpayers how their tax was recovered a of 14-month oid of overdose deaths and ed failed resulting intoaaknow total Walpole Island’s opioid dollars are being spent.

Chatham-Kent publishes a “Council Code Conduct” forofcouncil butallowing has to publish “Code of property which led to the ar- is other probof 149 charges. police, crisis, has resulted inarenubeingprobe spent.job Chatham-Kent publishes a “Council Code of Conduct” for council but has failed toMore publish “Code of and 13 weapConduct” for dollars administration.

“The of municipal council to makedrug-related decisions about municipal nancing and services for aby rest of 30 people. lems. than $141,000 in drugs ons were seized. merous drug-related arConduct” for administration.

“The job of municipal council is to make decisions about municipal  nancing and services for our community. To enforce an open, transparent and accountable local gov’t system. Citizens should simply be able go on Lambton OPP Detachour community.

Tospent enforce open, transparent and10accountable local gov’t system. Citizens should be able go on line to learn how much is being in an each of Chatham-Kents departments and 21 divisions AND in each ofsimply our rural ment Commander Insp. toour learn how much being spentcontributes in each of Chatham-Kents 10revenues departments and 21 divisions AND in each our ruralAvery told the communitiesline since collective ruraliscommunity about 50% of tax – current council has declined fromof Chris since our collective rural community contributes about 50%for of taxre-election….. revenues – current council has declined from that Walpole Isenforcing this.communities ……We are NOT supporting the current council briefing enforcing this. land officials contacted Such allows theserious citizenry to responsibly scrutinize each tax dollar is being spentThe in the Citycouncil of Chatham and in each Council needs to be about campaign promises of how transparency and accountability. current has rejected the OPP for help with Such allows the citizenry to responsibly scrutinize how each tax dollar is being spent in the City of Chatham and in each calls a forensic audit.

Under Act, council has a responsibility, boththrough moral and legislatively, to changes. ensure You can ruralfor community, so that, YOU!the canMunicipal make informed suggestions to save money speci c spending the opioid crisis, which the integrity and accountability of senior management and a level of openness, allowing taxpayers to know how their tax rural community, so that, YOU! can make informed suggestions to save money through speci c spending changes.

You can only do this if you have access to the books. Currently you DO NOT! was believed to be infectdollars are being spent.

Chatham-Kent publishes a “Council Code of Conduct” for council but has failed to publish a “Code of only do this if you have access to the books. Currently you DO NOT!

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tics, the most important things I see pertain to a 50-per-cent reduction in drug overdose deaths and a 57-per-cent reduction in ambulance assistance calls, which often include non-fatal overdose calls.”

He said the actions taken

by Walpole’s council resulted in helping reduce crime in their community, as well as in Chatham-Kent and Lambton County.

In his remarks, OPP West Region Acting Superintendent Shawn Johnson commended the results of the McNulty probe.

“We know there is much work ahead for all of us,” Johnson said. “It’s important that we acknowledge that by working together, this investigation struck a real blow to individuals who distribute highly addictive and dangerous drugs to the vulnerable members in our community.”

Project McNulty involved officers from the OPP, Chatham-Kent Police Service and Walpole Island Police Service.

ing the community with other peripheral crimes, including theft, violence and human trafficking.

Avery said Lambton officers liaised with Walpole’s chief and council and engaged with the community to develop stratnancial impact the failed citizenry.

In addition to ouropen current council failing to secure a forensic auditor theyto have to secure an on -line accounting egies to combat the probsecure to a forensic auditor they have to secure andetails on -lineofopen program fortocitizens responsibly scrutinize andfailed review nancial eachaccounting 1. Our property taxes were given lem, make the community program for citizens to responsibly scrutinize and review nancial details of each division. a reprieve viadepartment MPAC basedand on 2016 values. When safer and save lives. department and division.

“We hear much today taxes yet again increase at the end of 2023 [new MPAC 2. The current budget format provided residents allows tens of millions of tax dollar spending about successful enforce2.

The current budget format provided residents allows tens of millions of tax dollar spending assessment] combined with an average tax increase atop new to be hidden. Our office has submitted a number of qualied and evidence-backed ment action and quantoassessment be hidden.

Our offi ce hascosts, submitted a number quali and evidence-backed plus C19 recovery we’re concerned an of unaffordable concerns to council regarding questionable spending –ofcouncil hased not responded to tities of drugs, weapconcerns to council regarding questionable spending – council has not responded to financial impact to the citizenry.

In addition to our current council failing to secure our factually-supported submissions during this 4 year term. ons, dollar amounts our factually-supported submissions during this 4 for year term. a forensic auditor, they have failed to secure an online open accounting program and charges,” Avery 3. Chatham-Kent is a single tier gov’tand having two- tier council.

Suchdepartment can never workdivision. affectively with citizens to responsibly scrutinize reviewa financial each 3. Chatham-Kent is a single tier gov’t havingdetails a two-oftier council. Suchand can never work affectively with explained.

“However, urban consistently against ruraltoand vice versa. ward is needed, 2. The currentcompeting budget format provided residents allowsAtens of boundary millions ofchange tax dollar spendingperhaps 6 when urban consistently competing against rural and vice versa. A ward boundary change is needed, perhaps 6 I review the statiswards equallytocombining urbanoffice and rural both are represented equally and fairly and to secure receiving a be hidden. Our hassosubmitted a number of qualified wards equally combining urban and rural so both are represented equally and fairly to secure receiving a proportional tax investment and respective community attention. evidence-backed concerns to council regarding questionable spending proportional tax investment and respective community attention.

– council has not responded to our factually-supported submissions 4. Council declined from supporting our proposal for a simple but effective upgrade to the current municipal Your Donations 4. Council declined from supporting our proposal for a simple but effective upgrade to the current municipal during this 4-year term. 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 Help Support our 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 wish to visit, live and invest.

Therapeutic 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% Recreation 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 found [ undoubtedly much more would be found] by retaining a forensic auditor, even every 2nd Services! savings canwould be found [ undoubtedly muchthe more would be found] by retaining a forensic auditor, even that, at ayear pushan ofover-all a button allow everyone visiting ChathamKent municipal weban site automatic access to every 2nd or 3rd savings of about $14M or $3.5M annually could be found.

Given 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 $2.9Mabout ] such$2.9M savings would be crucial tobe securing nancial stability for taxpayers tax hike ] such savings would crucial securing nancial forand and This last council term saw[ aorcollective 4-year operations expense of $1.4to Billion in tax dollars.stability Even if only ataxpayers 1% stabilizing taxes a major ingredient to strengthen local economy and to attract new growth. stabilizing taxes - a major ingredient economy and to attract neworgrowth. savings can be found [undoubtedly much more would be found]to bystrengthen retaining a local forensic auditor, even every 2nd 3rd 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 - a major ingredient to localthe economy to attractfor new growth.

We’ve interviewed a strengthen number of newand nominees

Conduct” for administration. The job of municipal council is to make decisions about municipal financing and services for our community. To enforce an open, transparent and accountable local gov’t system. Citizens should simply be able go online 1. Our property were given a divisions AND in each of our rural to learn how much is being spent in each of Chatham-Kent’s 10taxes departments and 21 1.based Our property taxes were given a reprieve via MPAC on 2016 values.

When communities since our collective rural community contributes about 50% of tax revenues – current council has declined reprieve via MPAC based on 2016 values. When taxes yet again increase at the end of 2023 [ new MPAC from enforcing this. taxeshow yet each again increase theincrease end ofin2023 [new new MPAC and in each Such allows the citizenry to responsibly scrutinize dollar isat being spent the City of Chatham assessment ] combined withtax an average tax atop assessment ] combined with an average taxunaff increase atop new You can rural community, so that, YOU can make suggestions save money through spending changes. assessment plusinformed C19 recovery costs,towe’re concerned of specific an ordable only do this if you haveaccess toimpact theassessment books.

Currently, NOT! plus you C19DO recovery costs, we’re concerned of failing an unaffordable nancial to the citizenry.

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The Arts

Celtic choir hits Chatham Nov. 5

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

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The Canadian Celtic Choir is slated to perform in Chatham on Nov. 5 at the Capitol Theatre.

Eye 4 Art returns in November The Chatham Voice

Local artists are in the spotlight as the Thames Art Gallery invites all Chatham-Kent artists to submit their best work for this entertaining and high-profile event.

This premier local art competition is ready to roll after a prolonged pandemic hiatus.

Whether you are an artist, a collector, or someone looking to get to know CK’s creative community better, this is an exhibition and an event welcoming to all. The Eye 4 Art exhibition runs from Nov. 18Jan. 14, with a gala opening on Nov. 18.

Artists will compete for prize money donated by local sponsors, with awards to be announced on Nov. 18 as part of the opening festivities.

C-K’s own Scott Everingham will assume the mantle of exhibition juror this year.

“Scott Everingham has earned an international career as a painter, and exemplifies the potential and talent that Chatham-Kent produces,” gallery curator Phil Vanderwall said in a media release. In addition to filling the spaces of the Thames Art Gallery with artwork of all sorts, Eye 4 Art is an opportunity for the arts community to shine and for the community to support. All work in the gallery will be for sale

and a variety of events are planned to raise funds in support of TAG’s Community Arts Initiative ARTspace.

This is a juried exhibition and participating artists are asked to fill out the entry forms now

available on the gallery’s website.

In addition, information about how you can become a sponsor, donate or volunteer is also available by contacting the Thames Art Gallery at ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca.

WIN TICKETS Do you want to see the Canadian Celtic Choir, just let us know and you could win tickets!

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Sprucedale United Church Presents

Saturday, November 5, 2022 Chatham Capitol Theatre | 7:30pm

There will be 2 winners of 2 tickets each. Send your entries in by Nov. 1, 22 at 11:00am. Draw will be held on Nov.1 at 11:30am and winners will be notified.

The soaring sound of the Canadian Celtic Choir will soon be heard in Chatham.

The London-based mixed choir will be showcasing a “Celtic Memories” performance at the Capitol Theatre Nov. 5.

Sponsored by the Sprucedale United Church, the show will feature a mix of Celtic music from across the globe, as well as other favourites.

According to choir director Paul Grambo, the choir managed to meet weekly over the course of the pandemic. Ironically, the onset of the pandemic shutdown coincided with Grambo assuming the director’s role in March 2020.

However, COVID-19 didn’t stop the music.

“We met every week during the pandemic and it really helped us grow together as a group,” Grambo said in a telephone interview.

“We were able to do things, such as at-home recordings,” said the choir’s former vocal coach. “We were not on ice.”

Grambo said the choir’s repertoire includes songs from Scotland and Ireland, Canada’s East Coast and the Appalachian Mountains in the United States.

The 40-member choir has toured internationally, including concerts in the United Kingdom and Hawaii.

Tickets for the Canadian Celtic Choir show are $30 to $40 and can be purchased at cktickets.com online or by calling 519-354-8338.

Straight Talk with Jeff Mardling We are back! As consistent as the seasons change, we are excited to be holding our in-person seminars again on funeral and estate planning.

Last month, several of our neighbours met for an informative talk with a local lawyer and myself about the benefits of being prepared. We enjoyed some pizza, salad and a great discussion about sparing your family many decisions and arrangements for those who are left behind. It’s all about being prepared; made simply. If you have been burdened for some time now is the time to ask some questions or find out how to start, please join local lawyer Jason Mallory and I on Wednesday, October 26th at the Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club at 6:00 P.M. This FREE 90-minute pizza & information evening is the perfect way to begin to have all your questions and details organized. Go to our website to register by clicking the banner on the homepage or simply call 519-674-3141 to register for this free evening of community, food, and information.

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Business

TransForm gets national recognition The Chatham Voice

The largest digital transformation project of its kind by the TransForm SSO e-VOLVE team for health care in Erie St. Clair has been recognized by a national organization.

Carried out over the course of the pandemic, the team leading the ground-breaking initiative has been named a winner of the CIO Awards Canada 2022 by International Data Corporation (IDC) and CIO. In partnership with the Chatham-Kent Health Al-

liance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital, the TransForm SSO led the team to implement the Cerner Millennium hospital information system.

The e-VOLVE project focused on building a shared longitudinal patient record – that is easily utilized – across the sys-

tem that includes six sites and more than 1,000 hospital beds.

The project contributed to a 20 per cent improved satisfaction rate while enabling four of its member hospitals to achieve a high rating in health information management systems, which only 19 other Canadian hospitals were able to achieve.

Noralyn ‘Lyn’ Baluyot acknowledged the contributions of her team in a recent media release.

“I am incredibly proud of what has been accomplished and look forward

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to many more milestones as we achieve better systems and better care together,” Baluyot said.

TransForm Shared Service Organization is a not-for-profit organization founded by the five hospitals in Erie St. Clair to manage hospital IT and supply chain needs.

Brokerlink adds Cryderman Insurance

A long-time Chatham-Kent insurance company is now part of the BrokerLink firm.

Providing service to local residents since 1935,

Cryderman Insurance officially became part of the nationwide brokerage on Oct. 1.

According to a press release, BrokerLink has 200 branches in Canada with some 3,000 employees.

Cryderman Insurance is but one of 20 acquisitions made by the company so far this year, making it one of the country’s largest property and casualty insurance brokerages.

The media release states that Bill Cryderman of Cryderman Insurance, “prides himself on tailoring personal and com-

mercial insurance solutions to meet the needs of community members, so they have the right coverage in place.”

• Business Voice is a bi-monthly column in The Chatham Voice that highlights some of the achievements made and efforts underway in Chatham-Kent’s business community. Send your information to bruce@chathamvoice.com.

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Life

From Ridgetown to Hawaii and onward a Marine Technician.

As a Marine Technician, and A long way from home, in his current role, HutchinRidgetown’s Alex Hutchin- son-Harris describes his job son-Harris is currently some- as keeping the power flowwhere in the South China ing.

Sea as part of a six-month “I ensure that the operation deployment on board HMCS and safety of the 50,000-hp Winnipeg. plant is running at an effiHutchinson-Harris, a Sail- cient rate; I also ensure that or First Class (S1), joined the ship has all the necessary the Canadian Armed Forces commodities such as water, straight out of high school in electricity and air condition2013 to see the world ing. I also conduct repairs In the summer of 2013 he and regular was sent to p re v e n t a t i v e St. Jean, Que. “I ensure that the maintenance for Basic Mili- operation and safety of on machintary Qualifica- the 50,000-hp plant is ery to keep tion Training running at an efficient the pieces of (BMQT), more equipment f a m i l i a r l y rate.” running,” he known as Boot - Alex Hutchinson-Harris said in a media Camp or Basic release. “As for Training. After completing my coworkers who are in the BMQT, then-Sailor 3rd Class role I held previously, before Hutchinson-Harris was sent moving up the trade ladder, to Canadian Forces Base they conduct rounds on the (CFB) Esquimalt, B.C. for his running and non-running three month Marine Engi- pieces of equipment in the neer Mechanic course. machinery spaces.”

Since then he has also comWhen asked about memopleted his 18-month Marine rable moments or amazing Engineer Technician course, opportunities he has had in and his two-month Unique the Armed Forces, he recalls Specialty Qualification being posted to his first ship, (USQ) Halifax Engineering HMCS Calgary, and sailing Watch Keeper course. to Hawaii for Exercise Rim of In his career thus far, the Pacific (RIMPAC) in 2014, Hutchinson-Harris has also being the Commanding Offiseen changes in the name cer for the day at Christmas and focus of the trade. He (a privilege awarded to the joined as a Marine Engineer youngest member on board), (or stoker), but is now called and being selected to drop Special to The Chatham Voice

the puck at centre ice in Calgary at the CAF Appreciation Game.

Hutchinson-Harris deployed on HMCS Winnipeg last year, but due to the pandemic was unable to go ashore and explore the ports.

This year, he gets his chance to start seeing the world.

On June 14, Hutchinson-Harris again set sail in HMCS Winnipeg on his second deployment, a sixmonth sail that includes RIMPAC and Operation Projection. In early August the ship completed RIMPAC, which takes place every two years off the coast of Hawaii and is the largest international maritime warfare exercise in the world.

HMCS Winnipeg then headed over to Op. Projection, where she will conduct forward naval presence operations in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as conduct co-operative deployments and participate in international naval exercises with partner nations.

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Ridgetown’s Alex Hutchinson-Harris is fulfilling his dream of travelling the world, all while aboard the HMCS Winnipeg, which is currently on deployment in the Pacific Ocean.

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Community Events

Thursday, October 20, 2022: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 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 meets at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave E, Chatham.

Everyone is welcome, including non-members who will pay a $5 fee / meeting and enjoy our presentations, speakers and all of the fun. Membership fee is $50/year and entitles you to our newsletter and our meetings free of charge. Contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www. ckquiltguild.com to get more info.

• Reveralicious - Luncheon at the Resort! Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr. N., Chatham. 11:00am-1:00pm.

Join us for lunch with a special presentation by chef Marion of her sensational Roast Beef dinner. Tours available by request. Call today for info and to RSVP. 519-351-7777 ext. 526.

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

• Machine Knitting Club from 1:30pm3:30pm at Sati Hall, Studio Q, 530 Victoria Ave. Interested to learn, or would like to hone your skills and share your talents? Welcoming the new and experienced. Contact Heather at shawcountry59@gmail.com for more info Friday, October 21, 2022: • Chatham-Kent Public Library, Tilbury Branch is offering Mother Goose storytime at 10:00am. Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited for 0 to 18 months. Participants will receive a free board book donated by Ahcom Shriners.

• Oct 21 - Oct 23. Maiden, Mother, Crone - AWAKENING YOUR WOMANHOOD WEEKEND RETREAT - Join other women of all ages to connect and share through meditation, art, music, movement and mindfulness. $150 - For registration and more info go to www. satihallmindfulness.ca.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper served from 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are spaghetti & meat sauce or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-3518733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, October 22, 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 11:00am-9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Entertainment by the Good Company from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu.

Everyone Welcome.

• Be Our Guest at Chatham Retirement Resort! 25 Keil Dr. N., Chatham. Dan Davidson will perform at 2:00pm. Call today for more information and to RSVP 519-351-7777 ext.526.

• Fall Yard & Bake Sale at Campbell A.M.E. Church, corner of King St. East and Prince St. South. Books, puzzles, purses & lots of one of a kind items.

Many yummy desserts. 8:30am till noon. Hot dogs, sausage on a bun. All are welcome.

• The Chatham Islamic Centre open house from 11:00am to 2:00pm, inviting the community to Tour the Mosque, meet your fellow Muslim community members, learn about Islam, get questions answered. Everyone is welcome, so bring your family, friends and colleagues. The open house will take place at 310 McNaughton Ave West, Chatham, ON. Monday, October 24, 2022: • Be Our Guest at Chatham Retirement Resort! 25 Keil Dr. N., Chatham. Ted Bachmeier will perform at 2:00pm.

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

• Joyful Journaling on Monday Mornings - 11:30am-12:30pm. Drop-In - Donation-Based Offering, Learn the many benefits of journaling at Sati Hall Mindfulness & Meditation Centre, Studio Q, 530 Victoria Ave Contact Jessica at jess@empowereveryday.ca for info.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022

Fun Stuff

Tuesday, October 25, 2022: • The 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.

Wednesday, October 26, 2022: • Do you live with a Chronic Health Condition or are a Caregiver for someone who does? Learn how to take control of your health! Master Your Health Chronic Pain, Wednesdays, Oct 26—Nov 30, 2022. 6:00pm—8:30pm.

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• The 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.

• Be our guest at Chatham Retirement Resort. 25 Keil Dr. N., Chatham. Local Craft Apple Cider Social. 2:00pm. Come enjoy some sangria at our Fireplace Lounge. Meet some new people or some old friends. Call 519-351-7777 ext.526 to RSVP. • Join Randa Speller for a Meditation Circle at 7pm on Wednesdays- drop in, beginners welcome. Suggested $10 donation benefits the maintenance and upkeep of Sati Hall. 530 Victoria Ave. • Join Sally Joyce from 11am - 1pm for a Human Healing Circle at Sati Hall, Studio Q, 530 Victoria Ave. FREE Drop-In - Donations welcome. Come and be in circle with other compassionate souls in a setting of strength and sacred healing vibrations, drumming, mediation, and mentors. Contact Sally at wildmagickwoman@gmail.com.

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31. Ancient Greek city in Thrace 33. High school math subject 34. Looked into 36. Rhode Island rebellion 38. A pea is one type 39. You can put it on something 41. Where golfers begin 43. Make a mistake 44. Semitic Sun god 46. Ancient Greek City 48. Beheaded 52. A place to stay 53. Inanely foolish 54. Most unnatural 56. “Dennis” is one 57. Soothes 58. Exam 59. Leaked blood

CLUES DOWN 1. Triangular bone in lower back 2. Building toy 3. Pointed end of a pen 4. Insect repellent 5. College army 6. Highly spiced stew 7. Exploited 8. Main course 9. A bottle that contains a drug 10. The most worthless part 11. Everyone needs one nowadays 12. Japanese wooden shoe 14. Antelopes 15. A way to cut 18. Brooklyn hoopsters 20. Gradually receded 24. Ripped open 26. College grads get one 28. Amino acid 30. Unruly gathering 32. Legislative body 34. Resembling pigs 35. Russian assembly 37. Take over for 38. Put in advance 40. Satisfy 42. Felt 43. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 45. Witnesses 47. Some build hills 49. de Armas and Gasteyer are two 50. Ancient people of Scotland 51. Cheerless 55. Unwell

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Farm for Sale by Tender Farm For Sale by Tender

Stanley Keith (Wally) Galbraith is accepting tenders for the purchase of Part Lot 7, and Part Lot 8, Concession 4, being Part 1 on Registered Plan 24R6042, Scane Road, Geographic Township of Howard, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 87 more or less, workable acres. Random Tile. The purchasers are responsible to confirm area of farm and workable area.

Enquires are to be directed to Thomas G. Chalmers, Barrister & Solicitor (519-692-3842). Tender forms are available at his office, 12 Victoria Street, Thamesville, Ontario, N0P 2K0.

Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope to the office of Thomas G. Chalmers. Tenders are to be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of $50,000.00 payable to Thomas G. Chalmers, In Trust. Cheques will be returned if the tender is not accepted.

Tenders will be accepted until 4:30p.m. on November 30, 2022.

No tender may be accepted. The successful bidder, if any, will be notified on or before December 7, 2022.

Closing date of the sale will be January 19, 2023.

The Vendor makes no representations about the state of the land or its fitness for any particular purpose. Inspections of the farm can be arranged by calling Wally Galbraith at 519-674-0565 or cell: 519-359-4528.

THOMAS G. CHALMERS, Barrister & Solicitor 12 Victoria Street, Box 190, Thamesville, Ontario N0P 2K0 Tel: 519-692-3842 Fax: 519-692-5455

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In loving memory of Robert Francis Tuck

October 21, 2020 - October 21, 2022 We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

We think of you in silence, we often speak your name.

All we have now are memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake, Which we’ll never part.

God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For a part of us went with you, The day God took you home.

Sadly missed every day by his wife Ruth.

His only son Stephen and his wife Valerie and their families. Card partners Sam & Ilene and coffee friends Diana, Bryon & Al.

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