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This year’s HOWLoWeen event at the John Waddell Dog Park in Chatham on Sunday saw canines of all sizes and breeds dressed in their best costumes. Hank, a four-month old beagle who was dressed as a hot dog, was joined by Westiepoo Griffin, his one-year old cowboy friend, as well as a number of other furry buddies.

When Chatham native Kevin Moore lost his mother Kathy to cancer in 2019, he checked out...all the way to New Zealand.

And now he’s got a best-selling book on his hands – “Dude, Where’s My Walking Stick?” – detailing his 69-day trek

across the South Island of that country.

Losing his mother ripped open Moore’s soul, and he shared his healing process – the hike – in his book.

His honesty led to topping the charts in Australia and Oceania, as well as here in Canada, on Amazon’s book charts.

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News

Pandemic far from over: Colby

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Just because Premier Doug Ford has announced the possible end of COVID-19 restrictions by next April, it’s way too early to break out the balloons.

That’s the official word from Chatham-Kent medical officer of health Dr. David Colby, who said many factors must be considered before pandemic protocols are lifted.

Colby said such action is “contingent on everything settling down by that time.”

Many variables exist, Colby noted, adding it’s uncertain how the contingencies will play out.

Vaccination rates, mutations of the virus and the number of cases locally, provincially and around the world need to be considered, Colby noted.

The arrival of the Delta variant couldn’t be predicted, he added, noting the pandemic would essentially be over if society was only dealing with the original strain.

“It’s important to approach the pandemic as a global issue,” he said, adding we don’t live on an island where we can “totally control” what is happening, especially in the age of jet travel.

The province has announced it may end all COVID-19 restrictions – including the vaccine passport – by the end of March 2022.

Some health officials are expressing concern that Ford’s announcement may look like a pandemic finish line to some, and people who don’t want to get the vaccine may choose to wait it out.

Putting it off is the wrong approach, Colby noted, adding the proposed time-

line is not an “assured trajectory.”

While he said he would be “over joyed” if the pandemic’s end comes as Ford predicts, Colby said he doubts it will happen.

“I think we will be dealing with this in some capacity for quite a while,” he said.

In the meantime, changes to Chatham-Kent’s masking bylaw are being proposed with the issue to be discussed at the Nov. 8 council meeting.

West Kent Coun. Mark Authier is proposing that Chatham-Kent lift the bylaw requiring people to wear masks indoors.

The bylaw could be rescinded locally, however, provincial safety protocols still supersede municipal guidelines.

But on the flip side, the medical officer of health can mandate stricter rules.

And while Chatham-Kent continues to lag behind the province in vaccination rates, local numbers have finally cracked the 80-per-cent mark of having eligible residents being double vaxxed.

Vaccination rates need to rise in order for C-K to reopen safely, officials said.

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The hunt for a new Chief Administrative Officer for Chatham-Kent continues but it not yet known when Don Shrophire’s replacement will come on board.

Shropshire told a recent media scrum there’s no hard and fast date for his retirement, and that he will stay on to ensure a “smooth transition” between himself and the person who fills his shoes.

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Unprepared for 1,300-km trek C-K native turns the pain of losing his mom into a top-selling book

to how I was feeling inFor Moore, 36, he said side.” detailing his trek and Moore said he damaged what he was experienc- the bottoms of his feet, ing just came naturally to but stubbornly walked on him. through the New Zealand “With mom’s passing, wilderness. well, I’m a big weirdo When Moore set out when it on the Te comes to “I had a lot going A r a r o a figuring trail, he figout grief,” through my head. And ured he’d he told The my body – well, my be alone C h a t h a m feet and my legs – did with his Voice in a not do well early on. thoughts phone in- But the pain was noth- for the duterview ration of the from British ing to how I was feeling trek. inside.”

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“But I met “I did a - Kevin Moore some amazbig, long ing people trek. I thought I’d figure along the way,” he exit out as I went,” Moore plained. explained.

The Te Araroa trail is a He embarked on the series of trails, sections re1,300-kilometre hike quite ally. And within Te Araroa unprepared. is Te Waipounamu, the “I wasn’t following any section Moore walked. healthy things. I had terriHe said he didn’t walk ble coping mechanisms,” for 69 straight days, but he said. “It was painful. completed it a section at I had a lot going through a time, with the longest my head. And my body – being nine days. well, my feet and my legs And he saw some amaz– did not do well early on. ing landscape, from ocean But the pain was nothing shoreline, up through forContinued from page 1

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Chatham-Kent native Kevin Moore, 36, showcases the beauty of New Zealand’s South Island during his 1,300-kilometre walk across it after his mother’s passing. He turned his adventure into a best-selling book.

er with advising him to travel and see the world while he was still young.

“I think she’d be stoked I did this. She said everyone always waits until they’re too old to enjoy life,” he said. “One of the last things she told me was to never stop adventuring. She was an incredible woman.”

Moore had been to New Zealand previously, and his mother visited him when he was there.

Losing her sent him spi-

ests, across rivers, under waterfalls and on top of mountains.

Moore said the trip – which took place preCOVID from December 2019 to February 2020 – gave him perspective, and some incredible memories. It also helped him pay homage to his mother.

“Nothing will bring back my mom, but at least I did something a little bit in her honour,” he said.

Moore credits his moth-

raling.

“I didn’t care about time or money. I just decided to do the trek,” Moore said. “Going into the bush gave me time to clear my head.”

But he kept up with a habit he’s done on all his travels – documenting them.

The book evolved from Moore’s habit of journaling during his adventures.

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It won’t bring his mother back, but it does bring a smile to Moore’s face.

“I’ll never feel the way I used to when she was alive. I’ll just do things differently,” he said.

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News

Funds and food challenge issued

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

The folks at Copper Terrace are at it again; challenging other seniors’ facilities to keep up.

The challenge? Donate funds to Chatham Goodfellows and non-perishables to Outreach for Hunger food bank.

“We ask that all other

nursing and retirement homes try to fill as many boxes with non-perishables as they can,” Copper Terrace’s Darlene Rylett said.

She hopes the effort will help stock the shelves at Outreach and ensure no child goes without a Christmas through Goodfellows.

“I was talking to the

Goodfellows.

They’ve been around for years.

The support they’ve given the community is beautiful. I know they are hurting,” she said. “We decided to go with our challenge to help them, and picked Outreach for Hunger too.

“These two organizations, they’ve put so much effort and so much

of their time to help the community. They deserve to be recognized and helped.”

Rylett said the Copper Terrace Challenge gauntlet has been accepted multiple times already, as Riverview Gardens, Meadow Park, Maple City Retirement Residence and Village on the Thames are on board so

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West against one another The response is appreci- in a friendly food-raiser ated, and not surprising effort. More than 3,000 for Rylett. pounds of “ W e ’ v e “These two organifood and shown the zations, they’ve put $5,000 went community to Outreach we aren’t so much effort and for Hunger d i f f e r e n t ; so much of their time and Salvawe are all to help the commution Army the same,” nity. They deserve to food banks. she said of be recognized and Rylett enthe various joyed seeseniors’ fa- helped.” ing it uncilities in - Darlene Rylett fold.

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Challenge runs through “We started this when to Dec. 1.

COVID first came out. It Rylett said the Copper really helped boost the Terrace Challenge is not spirits with The Gift,” limited to seniors’ homes, she said, referring to last as anyone can take part. fall’s food and toy drive To contact Rylett to learn that encompassed all of more, e-mail her at darChatham-Kent. lenerylett0@gmail.com This year’s challenge As for who will transfollows on the heels of an port all the goods and October apartment con- toys, Rylett said she test that pitted the two turned to Handy Bros. for Thames Towers build- help, and the company ings on Grand Avenue immediately accepted.

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COVID-19 vaccination rates at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance are edging towards 100 per cent, according to a media release issued Monday morning.

The hospital announced 1,293 employees – 98 per cent of its staff – have complied with the organization’s mandate that all employees be double vaccinated by Oct. 31.

As of the deadline, 26 staff and one physician were not in compliance, the report said. Of those, 16 are considered clinical staff and 10 are non-clinical staff.

Employees who do not comply will be terminated, and the physician who declined to be immunized will have their hospital privileges revoked.

CKHA CEO Lori Marshall said the decision to

implement a mandatory vaccine policy was to instill confidence in the community that the hospital was a safe place to receive and deliver care.

In a statement to media, Marshall said while it’s difficult to say goodbye to valued staff members, the actions will help “reduce the potential for outbreaks, service interruptions and provide an even safer hospital environment for all.”

Chief of Staff Dr. Pervez Faruqi said patients and families deserve the “best protection we can provide,” taking comfort in knowing their care team has been fully vaccinated.

Hospital officials say the terminations will have no impact on medical care at CKHA, as the hospital has planned for the outcome.

The hospital is currently performing surgeries at 100-per-cent capacity.

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Remembrance Day services on in Chatham

The ceremony, which is RSVP he said, adding they managed to only and not open to the public, handle “every curve ball COVID will be televised on Cogeco on threw.”

Nov. 11.

“They are very dedicated and Maynard, a 30-year veteran of the they made it happen.”

Thanks to the lifting of pandemMaynard said plans at the Bradic restrictions, visitors will once Canadian military, said being able again be able to honour veterans at to gather outdoors, is an opportu- ley Centre were made prior to the the Chatham cenotaph on Remem- nity for the public to pay their re- change in restrictions and schedspects to all veterans. uled events may be changed in brance Day. “It’s nice to see peo- 2022.

Royal Canadian The legion’s Poppy Campaign, Legion Branch 642 “It’s nice to see people ple at the cenotaph,” President Len May- at the cenotaph. It’s not he added. “It’s not which raises money to help veterjust for the fallen, it’s ans and their families, is also onnard said “everyone just for the fallen, it’s for the broken. going throughout Chatham-Kent. is welcome” and he’s for the broken.”

“Many come back Branch 642 currently has about 250 hoping for a good - Legion’s Len Maynard missing limbs or boxes distributed to various stores turnout. with PTSD,” May- and organizations.

“We think more However, similar to last year, volpeople will be prompted to come nard said. “Sometimes that part of unteers are not manning the donaout this year,” Maynard said. “I’m it (service) is forgotten.”

The legion president said he ad- tion sites. all for that, I love a big Rememmires the way the legion members The government changes effecbrance Day.” On Nov. 11, Canada’s veterans and volunteers have coped during tively lift the capacity limits for all organized public events held outwill be celebrated with a march the pandemic.

“I’m very impressed with vol- doors as long as attendees wear from the Chatham Armoury to the cenotaph by way of the foot bridge unteers and staff who stuck it masks when a physical distance of out throughout the pandemic,” two metres cannot be maintained. in Tecumseh Park.

Veteran’s Walkway will be barricaded off with the ceremony slated to begin at 11 a.m.

Similar to 2020, Remembrance 39 William St. North Day activities are again scheduled Chatham-Kent, Ontario at the Bradley Centre on Nov. 9.

N7M 4L3 Area politicians, veterans and families will attend the traditional lay519-351-8733 Chatham Voice file photo ing of the wreaths and indoor paMy Fellow Comrades and Residents of Chatham-Kent: Remembrance Day services will return to Chatham’s ceno- rade, followed by a special dinner Most Canadians associate the Legion with Remembrance Ceremonies taph on Sixth Street this year. for veterans and families. and activities honouring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice or who came home broken.

Traditionally we mark Remembrance Day with two minutes of silence on the day in which we come together to recognize the sacrifices that our am lic h Veterans have given so that we may enjoy the freedoms and liberties we have at ub h today.

We as Canadians must recognize those Veterans and their families who C ep may now continue to need our support and assistance. e h o th T It is again disheartening that 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the , nt n “Poppy” and because of the Covid Virus Pandemic we will not be able to io pe g o properly recognize and pay tribute to our Veterans. There will not be any re b) e parade, street poppy distribution. th nd Poppy donation boxes will be distributed throughout the city to in t, a s stores and businesses as in the past. Pinning of the “First Poppy” was on er en p Friday, October 29th and Poppies are available now. Please think of our a -K p m Veterans as you consider your donation to the Poppy Trust Fund and all the s a w h t assistance that the donations provide. Help us make this year truly about ne ha Remembrance. e C t ra in This year in lieu of purchasing a wreath, possibly consider making a o p ere r donation to the Chatham Poppy Trust. As this is a registered charity, receipts co ) h for donations of $20.00 or over will be issued for income tax purposes, while e a m still recognizing that no donation is ever too small or too large. s i so ce To make a donation by mail, please make your cheque or money e il k offi order payable to the “Chatham Poppy Trust Fund”. Please DO NOT SEND Available outside office Un ice CASH THROUGH THE MAIL. o hours by appointment only.

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Remember in person As numerous outdoor events have taken place in recent weeks, one that is very heartening to see return will occur next week: Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph in Chatham.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of so many events for safety reasons. Once again, there will be no Santa Claus parades in our municipality (although other municipalities are holding theirs), for example.

But the public will be allowed to pay their respects to our military veterans on Nov. 11.

Add a mask to your attire for the day and you should be good to go, as social distancing might not always be possible, depending on the turnout.

Standing outside in cold fall weather, whether it is a crisp, sunny day or one delivering rain, is essentially a rite of respect; a sombre way to give thanks to our veterans who put their lives on the line to ensure we have the freedoms we enjoy today. Some, of course, made the ultimate sacrifice. Others may have survived, but did not return as the same person they were when they shipped out.

And to stand in the elements for a time should serve to remind us all that the brave souls who fought in the First and Second World Wars had no say on what weather they had to endure, be it in a water-filled trench in France in 1917, or battling in house-to-house fighting in Western Europe in 1944.

The same can be said of our veterans who served in the frigid winters of Korea, or our peacekeepers who witnessed atrocities in the former Yugoslavia or in parts of Africa.

Surely we can put up with a chill wind or a little rain to remember the efforts of our veterans.

But, even though the event will take place outdoors, we remind everyone there is still a pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is proving to be quite stubborn. Despite vaccination levels of 80 per cent in everyone aged 12 and up, we must respect social distancing and mask guidelines where required.

Again, add a mask to go with your gloves and umbrella in terms of planning what to bring on Nov. 11.

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Opinion

What is the limit of tolerance?

Editor: In this day and age, when tolerance is the byword, it intrigues me how quickly tolerance ends when someone expresses an opinion or embraces an ideology contrary to our own.

Case in point: Dennis Makowetsky’s letter to the editor in The Chatham Voice, Oct. 7. Although it is true that Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls did not abide by his party’s dictum about vaccinations, it does not follow that he did not represent

at least some of the people of his riding by refusing to be vaccinated and by expressing concerns about the erosion of freedom in Canada.

One needs only to look at the sudden rise of the People’s Party of Canada or the many “No More Lockdown” signs around town to know there is much dissension about how we should deal with COVID-19.

Mr. Makowetsky references the “countless

world health experts” as the voice of reason in the fight against COVID. However, he fails to acknowledge that the same experts have changed their opinions repeatedly and for good reason: no one has traversed this particular pandemic before.

But the fact that there have been variances of procedures (case in point, Public Health claiming it is not a problem to mix vaccines, only to have some countries not accept

the mixed vaccines) stirs up questions and uncertainties in people’s minds.

Perhaps Mr. Nicholls was giving voice to some of these concerns and could only do so by sacrificing his own political career, and in the eyes of some of his constituents, his reputation. A difference of opinion should not necessarily merit disqualification in the political arena, especially if we want to uphold freedom of opinion and speech.

Elizabeth Steinfield Chatham

Remembering our veterans Editor: As we approach Remembrance Day, I’d like to pay tribute to the veteran members of The War Amps.

The War Amps was started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. They then welcomed amputee veterans following the Second World War, shar-

ing all that they had learned.

These founding members then established the Key Tag Service, which is still going strong today, to fund the association’s many vital programs including The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program.

I was born a partial left hand amputee and grew

up in CHAMP, which provided me with financial assistance for prosthetic devices and offered emotional support. These veterans have left a lasting impact on generations of amputees as they taught us that we should be proud of our amputation and to know that it will not stop us from achieving our

goals.

Every day, but particularly on Remembrance Day, Canadian amputees like me honour these veterans who not only served their country but returned home to make life better for all amputees.

Graham Spero Graduate member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program

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Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission personnel want to hear from the public in terms of what to do to replace the Wallaceburg Water Treatment Plant.

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Councillor and PUC chair Coun. Carmen McGregor said continuing repairs to the existing facility on Baseline Road isn’t a viable, long-term option.

“It isn’t a question of spending money, we know we have to do that,” she said in a media release. “The issue is how to spend the money wisely.”

The PUC is listing a variety of options, including building a new water treatment facility in Wallaceburg.

Other choices include what source of the water (the existing Chenal Ecarte, the Chatham Water Treatment Plant or the Lambton Area Water Supply System) will be used.

Also up for consideration is whether the plant will serve Wallaceburg only or will it serve a broader North Kent area including the rapidly expanding greenhouse industry.

The current plant has the ability to treat 13.6 million litres per day and is operating at about 55 per cent capacity.

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The United Way of Chatham-Kent has launched a program celebrating the sharing and caring that happens when people come together.

The 12 Days of Giving are on now, running until Dec. 15, with a focus on hope and connection.

“Just as the pandemic changed almost everything about the world around us, it changed almost everything about the world within us,” Patri-

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Life

Xmas House Tour cancelled

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

For the second straight year, COVID-19 has cancelled a local Christmas House Tour.

The IODE Captain Garnet Brackin Chapter announced it has cancelled its annual event due to the pandemic. The tour was also cancelled last year as

a result of the virus.

In an annual tradition on the third week each November, the service club has staged seven or eight homes for the holiday season, as local florists fill the homes with seasonal joy. People purchase tickets to view the houses.

IODE member Marianne Johnstone said it was better to be safe than sorry.

Santa to visit Chatham on Nov. 20 The Chatham Voice

It might be last minute, but Santa Claus is coming to town.

The jolly old elf has accepted an invitation from the Historic Downtown Chatham-BIA to visit Chatham on Nov. 20.

Santa will be available to meet with local youngsters in the Kings Common in front of the Downtown Chatham Centre from 1 to 5 p.m.

Children are invited to come and share their Christmas wish list with St. Nick and have their picture taken. Treats will be provided.

The BIA is asking people

Local realtors are onboard working to help end homelessness in our municipality.

The Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR) recently joined forces with the United Way of Chatham-Kent (UWoCK) to work to combat homelessness.

At CKAR’s recent annual general meeting, members donated to UWoCK to address the issue.

“For us at the United Way of Chatham-Kent, building community-based solutions means listening deeply to our neighbours and finding

and resell them,” Johnstone said of the current pandemic situation.

She added the Christmas House Tour is a major fundraiser for the chapter of the IODE, which provides support to breakfast programs in schools throughout the municipality, as well as other youth-focused aid.

“We just can’t give as

much back to the community right now,” Johnstone said. “We’re still doing bingos.”

Johnstone said the IODE has been able to continue with its scholarship programs at local high schools.

“We had enough in our reserves to do that,” she said.

In 2020, although the

tour was cancelled, the IODE held contests that sent people to supporting florists and nurseries to win prizes. This year, that will not take place.

“It cost us money, but the idea was to draw people to keep going to the florists,” Johnstone said.

“We didn’t do that this year as we’d hoped to run the full tour.”

to bring a toy donation or a monetary gift to be distributed to the Goodfellows.

The BIA has opted to forego hosting a Santa Claus Parade in Chatham in keeping with current Chatham-Kent Public Health guidelines.

A Home for the Holidays Christmas Open House event will be held Nov. 18, where downtown shops will stay open late, in addition to offering a variety of holiday specials.

Hours at participating stores run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Light up CK and Light up Downtown will be held Dec. 1 to Dec. 12.

Realtors, United Way join up to combat homelessness in C-K The Chatham Voice

“It’s kind of tough, but no one wants 700 or 800 people trooping through their house (right now),” she said. “Plus, the florists are having some supply issues as well.”

In years past, the florists would stage the homes and then sell the decor afterwards.

“You can’t put things in a house and take them out

out what’s important to them,” Patricia Peters, acting CEO, said in a media release. “It also means that we partner with like-minded organizations such as the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors to connect people with the resources they need to build a community where no one is left behind.”

“This is where we work.

This is where we live.

This is our community. We need to give back when there is a need,” CKAR president Laura Tourangeau said. “Safe places to live are the bedrock upon which our communities are built.”

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The Arts

Group to release new CD Saturday The Chatham Voice

Three-time JUNO nominees and three-time Canadian Folk Music Award recipients Sultans of String will release their new CD, Sanctuary, at St. Andrew’s United Church Saturdays at 7 concert on Nov. 6 at 7 pm.

The Sultans of String thrill their audiences with their genre-hopping program of Celtic reels, Django-jazz, Arabic and Cuban rhythms and fiery violin dances with kinetic guitar. They create layers and depth of sound while world rhythms excite audiences to their feet with the irresistible need to dance.

This special concert

will feature string player Saskia Tomkins. The audience will enjoy her unusual instrument called a nyckelharpa, a Swedish 16-string keyed fiddle that uses sympathetic strings that resonate when the four main strings are played.

Sultans of String have been criss-crossing Canada, the U.S. and Britain for the last several years at many forums such as JUNOfest, New York City’s legendary Birdland, the Lincoln Center, and London’s Trafalgar Square.

They recently sold out Koerner Hall (Toronto’s Carnegie Hall), and performed with Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Stratford and Niagara

Symphony Orchestras, as well with Kingsfield POPS in Maine and Maryland’s Annapolis Symphony.

Celebrating 15 years together, Sultans of String’s music has received multiple awards and accolades, including a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for bandleader Chris McKhool.

Sanctuary is the eighth album from the Sultans of String who bring their unique brand of musical synergy and collaboration to bear on 11 songs that speak to the challenges facing the world’s displaced peoples – their stories, their songs, their persistence and their humanity.

Seating is limited and

will be dependent on current public health guidelines for attendance in person, including proof of full vaccination, masks and social distancing.

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

Tickets are also available at the door.

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

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

For further information contact St. Andrew’s United Church at 519352-0010 or visit www. standrewschatham.org/ music.

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The Arts/Life

Live concerts returning to Webb Centre

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

After a long hiatus, live music will return to the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in December.

According to Peter Garapick, Board Chair for the Mary Webb Centre, the centre is planning to hold a Christmas themed concert on Dec. 11. While he cannot say who will be performing just yet, Garapick said it’s a very well-known and respected Canadian.

“She’s touring to promote the release of her brand new Christmas album, a bit of jazz and blues, her take on traditional seasonal music, a bit of everything,” said Garapick.

“So we hope to kick off a season that usually starts in September in December and runs through until June.”

Garapick said they have been watching the Covid-19 restrictions and protocols and plan to abide by all of the rules.

Previously, the MWC would sell a maximum of 250 tickets. However, this time around, ticket sales will be limited to 150, roughly half the seating capacity.

He added that as usual tickets would be available from local retail partners. Garapick said tickets would also be available for sale by phone.

“We’re not going to do online sales this year because it’s such a mixedup season, and we’re going just to do it by phone. So ultimately, it is first-come, first-served as general seating,” said Garapick. “We will respect all COVID-19 protocols, and we really support them.”

Seating will be spaced out, and those wishing to attend will need to be fully vaccinated.

In August, the MWC Board voted to have vaccinated shows only.

“We’ll evaluate things the closer we get to each show if anything

changes, but right now, it’s with potential protocols with 150 people,” added Garapick. “Artists and agents and the venue are all working really closely together. We all want to make it work.”

Garapick has been busy lining up concerts. He said the MWC currently has six concerts already set up, but he is aiming for nine to make for at least one show a month, sometimes two.

While Garapick is busy planning for the future, he can’t help but remember the generous support from the community in the past that allowed the MWC to keep the lights on.

Last year, while not making any revenue, Garapick admitted the MWC was concerned about finances. With the shutdown of the live entertainment industry and without the revenue from concerts and art sales, the Mary Webb Centre’s budget had quickly become a challenging one to balance.

They started a campaign, Weave a Webb of Support, which allowed people to help pay bills.

“We had bills of $28,000, and we raised over $22,000 from people who cared. Some were anonymous, but some were straightforward, saying, ‘I want to pay this bill,’” said Garapick. “We cannot say enough about how successful it was. But you know, that shows how many people really enjoy what we do.”

The campaign is still open for people to make donations. Donors can assume responsibility for part or all of one of the ongoing expenses for the year with a one-time donation.

Your name or business can be listed in the Webb of Support progress online, or you may remain anonymous.

Donations over $20 merit a tax receipt.

More information can be found by visiting marywebbcentre.ca/howto-donate.

Name a snow plow The Chatham Voice

Chatham-Kent has a big idea to name some big machinery.

The municipality is holding a contest asking the public to get creative and come up with names for six snowplows.

Residents are being asked to submit possible monikers to the Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent website until Nov 12.

A group of staff, including public

works employees, will review the list and choose 25 names.

The public will then be able to vote on their favourite selections to choose six winners.

Chatham-Kent is partnering with WINMAR on the initiative. The company will cover the cost of installing the decals with the new names on the plows.

As of Oct. 28, the municipality had received 500 entries.

Swing time in Chatham

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These two Lincolns were having a blast at Blythe Park in Chatham recently. Lincoln McEachran was happy being pushed by his buddy Lincoln Grocott.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Life

Butterflies benefit from gardening effort The Chatham Voice

Chatham-Kent became one of 60 new communities to be recognized as a “Butterflyway” recently in a national project started and guided by the David Suzuki Foundation.

Butterflyways are citizen-created corridors of at least a dozen gardens

filled with native wildflowers that support local pollinators such as wild bees and butterflies.

Chatham-Kent efforts were co-ordinated by “Butterflyway Rangers” Chandra Clarke, Mike Smith, and Rachel Jacobson. In their first year working with the foundation, more than 40 gar-

dens across C-K were either identified or started.

“We are absolutely thrilled to become an official community on the Butterflyway map,” said Clarke in a media release.

“These native plant gardens are absolutely critical to supporting birds, insects, and other wildlife. They’re also a fab-

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For more information on the Chatham Kent Butterflyway group, see them on Facebook at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / groups/497449838083929 or e-mail Clarke at chandraclarke@gmail.com.

At Home

Whether you’re home, at work or on vacation, keep criminals out with these simple yet effective security tips.

• Use your locks, not only on doors and windows, but also on gates, garages and storage sheds.

• Post warnings like “beware of dog” or a home security sign in your yard.

• Keep your automatic garage door opener locked and out of sight in the glove compartment.

• Place a hold on mail and newspaper delivery services while you’re on vacation.

• Don’t advertise your upcoming vacation on social media, and delay posting photos until you’ve returned to your home.

line training in pollinator conservation and community organizing.

“Our crew of keen Butterflyway Rangers were able to bring friends and neighbours together to plant wildflowers in yards, balconies and boulevards and make their communities beautiful and butterfly-filled,”

Safeguard Yourself

Protect Your Property While Home or Away • Trim back trees and shrubs around walkways, doors and windows.

• Use landscape lighting to illuminate and protect your property, and install motiondetecting lighting around home entry points.

• Use curtains and blinds for privacy, particularly at night when it’s easier to see inside your home.

• Build a neighborhood network or simply getting to know your neighbors, is an effective way to raise awareness of any suspicious activity in the area.

ulous example of what ordinary citizens can do to reverse environmental degradation.”

The David Suzuki Foundation recruited more than 1,000 volunteer Butterflyway Rangers this spring as part of the fifth year of the award-winning Butterflyway Project. Rangers received on-

• Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on things and pick up any deliveries or flyers from your doorstep while you’re away. Consider leaving a spare key with that neighbor in case of emergency.

• Install lighting timers to give the appearance of activity inside your home while on vacation or out for the night.

• Consider installing a home security system. If a professional system is not in your budget, doorbell cameras and wireless security cameras can be purchased at an electronics store and installed yourself.

• Be wary of anyone who approaches your home as a solicitor, and install a chain lock as an added measure of security.

• Be alert when entering or exiting your home, keeping an eye out for anyone or anything suspicious.

• If you have workers inside your home, check the locks on all of your home’s windows, including the bathroom, at the end of each day.

Around Town

• Stay aware of your surroundings. Headphones and texting can increase your vulnerability.

• Avoid deserted areas and parking lots, and walk in well-lighted areas at night.

In the Car

• Have your keys in hand before reaching your car, and check your surroundings before unlocking it.

• Once inside your car, lock the doors, start the engine and cautiously exit the parking spot without delay.

• If you feel you are being followed, or if somebody “taps” your bumper when driving at night, drive to the nearest gas station or populated spot. Flash your lights and honk your horn if needed to get the attention of people around you before getting out of your car.

Online

• Install an antivirus software on your computer, and keep it up to date.

• Use long passwords with a mix of characters, and update passwords every three to six months.

• Periodically check your credit reports for evidence of identity theft. Federal law entitles consumers to free copies of their credit report each year, and many banks and credit card companies provide customers with ongoing access to credit scores for free.

If you are inside your home and hear an intruder trying to break in…

1. Make it clear you are home by yelling or flashing lights, and immediately grab your phone. Most burglars are looking for an empty home.

2. If you suspect an intruder is inside your home, and you cannot safely exit, If you arrive home and suspect a break-in has occurred… get to a room with a door and lock it.

1. Do not enter the residence. The intruder may still be inside, 3. Call 911 and immediately state your name and address for the operator or you may disturb evidence. as clearly as possible.

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Sports

High hopes for Ridgetown skater

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

A Ridgetown native is skating her way up the world rankings.

Alyssa Robinson of Ridgetown and ice dance partner Jacob Portz of Calgary finished in seventh place on the ISU Junior Grand Prix figure skating circuit recently in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This was the fifth event in a seven-part series of international competitions where the world’s best junior couples compete across Europe and the globe.

Robinson and Portz of the Calalta Figure Skating Club of Calgary, who are in their second year together, made an impressive climb in the

standings with their free dance jumping from 11th to seventh overall with 132.09 in their Junior Grand Prix debut.

“The COVID pandemic made athletes’ lives challenging for so many reasons,” stated Robinson. “Starting a new partnership was especially difficult but has made the path to where we are now certainly more rewarding!”

The pair both enjoyed the experience in Ljubljana.

“Jake and I had a great experience competing at our first international competition together in Ljubljana,” she stated. “We are so thankful to Skate Canada for the opportunity to represent our country as well as all of the support we have

received from Skate Alberta and Calalta FSC. We fulfilled our goal of surpassing the scores we achieved domestically and learned a lot about what we need to do to be competitive with the best in Canada as well as internationally. Jake and I are really happy with our personal best score in the free dance, however looking at our scoresheets, there is plenty of room for improvement in both programs. We are excited to improve and work towards more goals in the coming season.”

Robinson and Portz were named to the 2021 Skate Canada Nextgen team this past June, an impressive feat considering they have only been skating together for just over a year. The few se-

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whilst developing and nurturing the plethora of skills required to be among the best domes-

tically, as well as on the global stage where Canada has excelled for many years.

Vaccinations required to coach school teams

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

As of Nov. 1, staff affiliated with extracurricular school sports within the district’s two largest school boards must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

St. Clair Catholic Dis-

trict School Board education director Scott Johnson told a weekly media conference last week the board moved forward with the change as an additional measures to keep schools open.

According to John Howitt, director of education of the Lambton-Kent District School Board, a sim-

ilar policy is in place at the public board.

The change only affects extra-curricular sports, not regular physed classes held during the school day.

Prior to the change, unvaccinated educators and staff were required to submit two negative COVID-19 tests per

week.

Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced last week that all public-funded schools will be provided with take-home PCR self-collection kits.

All schools are set to receive the tests in mid-November in the hopes of preventing schools from

Indoor sports vaxx rules explained The Chatham Voice

CK Public Health is introducing additional proof of vaccination requirements for all facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities in Chatham-Kent.

Proof of vaccination will be required for anyone over the age of 12 who enters an indoor area of this type of facility to participate in, coach, officiate or watch an organized sporting event.

The new mandate came into effect Oct. 31.

Anyone aged 12 or older must show identification and proof of vaccination for a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

By Nov. 30, all individuals aged 12-plus must show identification and proof of full vaccination.

Activities related to organized sports, particularly contact sports and high intensity fitness and recreation, put participants at greater risk for COVID-19 transmission due to heavy breathing, close con-

tact, length of contact and lack of personal protective equipment (face covering/mask). That risk in-

creases significantly when activities take place indoors.

Chatham Poppy Trust Fund Royal Canadian Legion Br. 642 Status Report Oct. 01, 2020 - Sept. 30, 2021

Balance of Poppy Funds as of Oct.01/20

$59,696.80

Income from Campaign & other sources

$46,720.73

Sub Total:

$106,4417.53

Campaign Expenses: ie: Poppies & Wreaths, Stamps, Local Advertisements, Stationary, Coin Wrappers, Volunteers Lunches

$11,626.72

Donations from Poppy Fund: ie: Veteran’s Aid, Bursaries, Hospitals, Service Officer Expenses, Auditor Fees

$40,306.56

Total Expenses & Donations

$52,933.58

Closing Balance as of September 30, 2021

$54,483.95

closing if COVID-19 cases are confirmed.

Students who have symptoms of the virus, or who have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case, will be able to pick up the kit at school.

They will take a sample

and then drop it a local location for testing.

Asymptomatic unvaccinated students will also have access to testing.

Public health will administer rapid-antigen tests for a 10-day screening period where multiple cases have been identified.

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Community Events Thursday, November 4, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am-1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, November 5, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham 11:00am-9:30pm.

The kitchen is open to serve lunch 11:30am1:30pm with daily specials. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are meat loaf or fish & chips. Orders will only be taken until 5:30pm. Take out available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, November 6, 2021: • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham presents The Sultans of String. They are a band of talented musicians and three time Juno Award nominees who will perform an energetic CD release concert of lively music including Celtic, flamenco, and gypsy-jazz selections. Pick up a ticket at the church office, 85 William Street S., Chatham, to reserve a seat for the live audience. Current public health guidelines will be followed including masks, distancing and proof of full vaccination. The concert will be streamed via Facebook Live at www. facebook.com/standrews. Suggested donation $15.

All are welcome! For further information www. standrewschatham.org/music or call 519-352-0010.

Friday, November 12, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm with daily specials. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are ham and scallop potatoes or fish & chips.

Orders will only be taken until 5:30pm. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Everyone welcome.

• Public Rally - The Heart of Longterm Care. What: Resident safety and care, staff shortages. Where: Robertson Ave, south of King St. West, Chatham.

When: 11am-1pm. Why: Staffing and Care for Our Residents. Masks must be worn and social distancing practiced. Food & beverage will be provided.

See you there!

Sunday, November 7, 2021: • 2BC Média is holding auditions for the comedic musical VINDREDI. Producers are seeking six French-speaking actors (five females and one male). All actors must speak conversational French.

Auditions held at Centre communautaire de Chatham-Kent La Girouette, 150 King St West in Chatham from 1:00-4:00pm.Female actors are asked to prepare a musical theatre song. Actors will be asked to read excerpts from the show during their audition. Everyone who is auditioning must show proof of double vaccination upon entry. Auditions need to be scheduled in advance in order to adhere to safety protocols. Actors can schedule their time by vindredi2022@gmail.com or calling 519-3502590. For more information on the original WINESDAY visit http://www.winesdaymusical.com.

64. Large, semiaquatic reptile (slang) 65. Political unit 66. Indiscreetly reveal secrets 67. Comfort food dish 68. Actress Zellweger 69. Romanian city

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

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

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am9:30pm. There will be a Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm-5:30pm with the last orders at 5:15pm. Come dance to the music of The Roses 4:30-9:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Fun Stuff

Wednesday, November 10, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs. (Please bring photo identification.) (Limited number of cards available.) Held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden Entrance - Wellington Street). Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 10:30am. COVID-19 provisions / Contact tracing in place / Masks required / Hand sanitizer provided.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St will be a Salisbury steak dinner with potatoes, vegetables, salad and a bun for $12. Please call daily 519-352-8291 from 1 to 4pm to place your order. Dine in will be served at 5:30pm and pickups will be at 6pm.

• 2BC Média is holding auditions for the comedic musical VINDREDI. Producers are seeking six French-speaking actors (five females and one male). All actors must speak conversational French.

Auditions held at Centre communautaire de Chatham-Kent La Girouette, 150 King St West in Chatham from 1:00-4:00pm.Female actors are asked to prepare a musical theatre song. Actors will be asked to read excerpts from the show during their audition. Everyone who is auditioning must show proof of double vaccination upon entry. Auditions need to be scheduled in advance in order to adhere to safety protocols. Actors can schedule their time by vindredi2022@gmail.com or calling 519-3502590. For more information on the original WINESDAY visit http://www.winesdaymusical.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Saturday, November 13, 2021: • Saturday Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am. This will be a TAKE OUT only.

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

Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. Lunch is served from 11:00am - 1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Spend the evening playing euchre or shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm.

Everyone Welcome.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021: • Victoria Avenue United Church’s Food Shopping Card & Pantry Programs. (Please bring photo identification.) (Limited number of cards available.) Held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Memorial Garden Entrance - Wellington Street). Every Wednesday from 9:00am to 10:30am. COVID-19 provisions / Contact tracing in place / Masks required / Hand sanitizer provided.

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

• Kent Coin Club Meeting from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Boardroom at Memorial Arena, 80 Tweedsmuir Ave., Chatham. Fully vaccinated and masking required. For more info contact President Paul Robb (probb1@cogeco.ca).

Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Alanon can help! Call - leave message - 519-350-3462 Send coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com

CLUES ACROSS 1. Nuclear undersea weapon 5. President of Syria al-__ 10. Partner to flows 14. “Snow” in Welsh 15. Famed Mexican painter 16. Song 17. Ticks outward from the crown 18. Doddering 19. Resist authority (slang) 20. Antsy 22. Wrath 23. Spills the beans 24. Past 27. The woman 30. One has 24 hours 31. Talk 32. It can sting 35. Astronomy unit 37. Halfway 38. Chinese dynasty 39. Australian river 40. Software to transfer audio (abbr.)

41. Fabric 42. Crucifix 43. Defunct European economic group 44. “Hotel California” rockers 45. Michael Knight’s car 46. Actress Ryan 47. A digital tape recording of sound 48. Insecticide 49. Scientific instrument 52. Golden-__ corn 55. Israeli city __ Aviv 56. Sword 60. Ottoman military title 61. Aromatic plants 63. Cold wind

CLUES DOWN 1. One point east of southeast 2. Italian monetary unit 3. Warship prison 4. Tropical American tree

5. Alias 6. Normal or sound powers of mind 7. English county 8. Not compatible with 9. Female deer 10. Not late 11. La __ Tar Pits, Hollywood 12. “Jupiter’s Legacy” actress Leslie 13. Impudence 21. Advises 23. Founder of Babism 25. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 26. Male parent 27. A type of plug 28. Capital of Vietnam 29. Fungal disease 32. Shelter 33. Finished 34. Excrete 36. Unhappy 37. Partner to cheese 38. Coffee receptacle 40. Spend time dully 41. Makes full 43. Snakelike fish 44. Take in solid food 46. __ student, learns healing 47. A way to take away 49. Impart a lesson to 50. “Transformers” actress Fox 51. Spiritual leader 52. Every one of two or more things 53. Indian city 54. 17th stars 57. Weapon 58. Amounts of time 59. Isodor __, American Nobel physicist 61. Soviet Socialist Republic 62. Witness

Sudoku 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box.

Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In Memoriam

Douglas Phillips Nov. 6, 1961 - May 13, 2018

With love Mom, Linda, Tyler, Nathan

In loving memory of a cherished son, brother, uncle on what would have been his

60th Birthday.

Your smile, your laugh is so sadly missed, you are always in our thoughts.

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Classifieds Obituary

Patrica Gayle Brown

(nee French) passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Society on October 13, 2021, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Born in Chatham in 1952, daughter of Rose Charron (late Maurice French). She will be fondly remembered by her friend and companion, Stephen Svrta of Medicine Hat, sister Christine Strong (Rob), Randy French (Angela Girard), Terry and Michelle French, and sister Shelley Wilger, all of Chatham.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation in her name, please consider The MS Society of Canada.

Funeral arrangements incomplete at this time.

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HOW TO PLACE YOUR AD IN PERSON: 71 Sass Rd. #4, Chatham CALL: 519-397-2020 EMAIL: MICHELLE@CHATHAMVOICE.COM. Classified ads starting at only $5.00 for items for sale for 15 words.

Garage Sale ads $10 for 20 words.

Announcement ads starting at $40.00. All ads include colour!

FOR SALE: 3 piece Sklar Peppler furniture. Chair, couch, loveseat, brown. Sklar Peppler display cabinet, sliding doors with glass, drawers, brown. Heavy duty pine kitchen table with 2 chairs and 2 benches. Dark brown. Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator, 21 cu.ft., white, 2 years old, works mint. Cherry dresser, 6 drawers, cherry night table, 2 drawers. Living room lamp tables, coffee table with opening top and 2 drawers, light pine. Heavy duty entertainment center, heavy pine, very nice shape. Tashi stereo system, everything works, beautiful, complete, black, mint. Call after 7:00pm. 519-784-3962.

This week’s answers. Puzzles on page 14.

Ministry

Wanted

Redeemer of Love Healing Ministry is a Christian outreach ministry to those struggling in society. Our all night prayer line is midnight to 7am daily.

Call 519-3543532.

Wanted to Buy: Antiques, costume jewelery, gold, silver, coins, military, furniture, tools.

We Buy All Paid Cash. 519727-8894.

For Sale

Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements.

Everyday/ Holidays.

Ready-to-go.

Many colours available. $30.

519-354-3411

1982 Pontiac Parisienne Coupe. 2 door, redwood, interior maple.

Engine 5.0 litre, 305 4 Barrel.

Power windows, tilt wheel, new headliner and original. No holes in body or floor. Price $9,800. Final, no less. Phone 519784-3962.

Girls Clothing & Shoes. size 12mths-2T. 3 large boxes. Excellent conditions. $50.

519-354-1896.

Mens golf sandles. Size 11. $15. Phone 519-354-1896.

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

Part-time line cook wanted. Approximately 24 hours/week. Must be able to work Friday night and Saturdays.

Must have knowledge for preparing homemade soups and dinners.

Applicants with experience doing banquets would be given priority.

Experience in these fields and able to work alone is a must. Call 226229-0098 or 519-352-4923.

OBITUARIES

Help Wanted Retired senior gentleman requires an affordable lady house cleaner.

2hrs/wk. Cash payment. Steady work. I supply cleaning essentials. Phone 519-354-7241

Joyce Rammeloo 78, Sunday, October 17, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Ruth McLarty 94,, Saturday, October 30, 2021 Life Transitions

Ella Johanna Strysio 96, Monday, October 25, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Sharon Hendricks 56, Saturday, October 23, 2021 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Dan Kelly 68, Sunday, October 24, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Patricia Antaya 90, Sunday, October 24, 2021 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Tanya Bray 43, Monday, October 25, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Daymion Brooks 24, Monday, October 25, 2021 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Bruce Steen 72, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Malcolm Cumming 95, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Tonya Stocking 36, Friday, October 22, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Wayne Laprise 67, Monday, October 25, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Pauline Dauphin 80, Saturday, October 30, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Margaretha Neufeld 31, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Gary Raymond Stevenson Saturday, November 6, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Judith Wall Friday, October 29, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Stew Massender 53, Saturday, October 23, 2021 Life Transitions

Donald Hawley 86, Thursday, October 28, 2021 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Donald Harris Thursday, October 21, 2021 Life Transitions

Mary Xuereb Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Scott Jackson Monday, October 25, 2021 Life Transitions

Catharine Elizabeth Carruthers 100, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

William “Brian” Turnbull 84, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Life Transitions

See full obituaries at www.chathamvoice.com/obituaries

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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