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Goodfellows seek support Nov. 28

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Get ready to turn on those outside lights and open up your wallets to help others.

The Chatham Goodfellows’ annual Porchlight Campaign takes place Nov. 28 in Chatham. Hundreds of volunteers will go door to door, seeking donations to ensure their slogan stays true, “No Child Without a Christmas.”

Tim Haskell, past president of the Goodfellows, said Porchlight is an in-

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“You see It’s a great way to show thousands how much us to come to your of volunyou start door.” teers helpgetting in - Tim Haskell ing out, infor that cluding at night,” he Porchlight, said. “It’s a big kick off. If doing Street Sales where you can make $50,000 in citizens are again apone night, that’s a pretty proached for donations, good kick off.” packing toys or food, and The organization spends delivering it all to the $200,000-plus annually to hundreds of families the SAMSUNG 75” Class 4K ensure families in need in Goodfellows serve.

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“I think things are going It’s a great way to show pretty well. We haven’t us to come to your door,” had any major fundrais- he said. ing going on yet, but the This is the Goodfellows funds are coming in,” he 68th year in Chatham said. “We’re getting sup- helping families with the port from all over the holidays. place. I think it will be a Client applications good year, but Porchlight opened on Nov. 7 and will kind of tells us how we’ll run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. be doing financially.”

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Help needed to stock food bank shelves

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Unprecedented demand.

That’s what local food banks are faced with heading into the dark days of winter.

According to Outreach for Hunger executive director Brenda LeClair, requests for assistance are the highest she’s witnessed in her more than three decades with the agency.

Outreach is now serving between 500 to 700 families per month, LeClair said, noting that prior to 2022, 400 families in a month would be considered busy.

“We are really climbing in numbers,” LeClair said.

“The situation is the worst that I have seen it in 33 years.”

According to Statistics Canada, food prices have climbed 11.4 per cent in the past year, making for the fastest annual increase since 1981.

LeClair said that many of the food bank’s clients are unsheltered, making it difficult for them to access a meal. To help with that population, Outreach hands out bagged lunches every week day.

Runaway inflation and a chronic lack of affordable housing are the main culprits behind the spike, she added, noting a dollar doesn’t stretch as far at the grocery store.

“It has definitely affected our buying power,” Le-

Clair added, with simple staples such as 99-cent margarine now costing $3.99.

“We are switching products and really watching the flyers,” she added.

“We are being really selective in our purchases and doing our best to keep the money we spend local.”

Responding to the need is a community effort, she said, with food drives such as UCC’s recent Scare Away Hunger being part of the solution.

“We’re still sorting the food,” LeClair said.

It’s a similar story at the Salvation Army which operates food banks in Chatham, Wallaceburg, Blenheim and Ridgetown.

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Outreach for Hunger volunteer Teena Duquette packs a grocery bag with food staples for those in need.

manager Nicole Shaw said there’s been a definite uptick due to inflation.

“Because of rising food costs, our budget has to go higher,” Shaw explained, adding the organization does do food drives but sometimes that’s not enough and the Salvation

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Job fair well attended in Chatham

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

If they were available, Lauree Prangley-Roubos said she could hire five people right on the spot.

“We’re always looking for workers,” said the administrator of Chatham’s Windmill Cabinet Shop.

“We’re willing to teach people and our training is extremely thorough.

“We’re looking for people with

honesty, integrity and willingness.”

Last week, Prangley-Roubos was among those representing 48 Chatham-Kent employers currently on the hunt for workers. Held at the Chatham Armoury, the community career fair was put on by Chatham-Kent Economic Development and the Goodwill Career Centre.

It’s the first job fair to be held in Chatham in three years.

When it comes to finding workers, the struggle is real and it’s an em-

ployee’s market. The most recent data available dating back to August put the region’s unemployment rate at 5.1 per cent, however, there are many positions available with decent starting wages.

Prangley-Roubos said Windmill Cabinet Shop, established in 1976, currently has 71 employees with three separate buildings. Some of the positions, such as that of a designer, require post-secondary training, but the manufacturing side has openings for new employees starting at $18 an hour.

The job also includes benefits, Prangley-Roubos said, and employees who show initiative are listened to and rewarded.

“This is a good place to work,” she added. “We’re like a family at Windmill.”

The career fair saw a steady stream of job seekers of all ages. Harley O’Hara was one those eager to find work.

“I want to get my foot in the door somewhere,” the Chatham resident said. “I want to show what I can do for an employer.”

Shari McCutcheon and Evona

Dorozynska, who were helping man the booth for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, said there are plenty of jobs available.

The health-care sector is hot.

“We are looking for anyone in health care,” McCutcheon said, adding RNs, RPNs and PSWs are in high demand.

Dorozynska, who works as a talent and acquisition

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According to economic development officer Rosemarie Montgomery, the event was a big success with 538 jobseekers attending.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Opinion Giving feels good Mother Teresa once coined the phrase, “Give until it hurts.”

Well, perhaps we should all give until it feels good.

The need is strong across Chatham-Kent, and you can pick your charities of choice, as many are in need.

At this time of the year, local food banks seek donations to help fill their shelves with non-perishables and personal hygiene items, other operations are moving full-support-steam ahead to deliver assistance to others, and homelessness is a growing concern.

Everywhere you turn, you can see an organization that could benefit from your assistance in helping others in our community.

Analysis paralysis is a real possibility for people wondering where they can donate.

We’re here to say there is no bad option.

The Gift rolled through the municipality, picking up donations of food and toys for those in need. This group is not affiliated with other organizations, but distributes food and toys for the holiday season where they see a perceived need.

The Chatham Goodfellows ramp up their fundraising efforts Nov. 28 with the annual Porchlight Campaign.

Leave your light on to ask a volunteer to stop by and accept your donation. Or visit chathamgoodfellows.ca to donate online.

The Salvation Army and Outreach for Hunger are two of the local food bank organizations in our municipality. They are always in need of assistance, be it monetary or in actual food and supply donations. Foods rich in protein are always desired.

As for monetary donations, these folks peruse the grocery store flyers in an effort to stretch every dollar they receive.

Local churches have breakfast, lunch or dinner programs. They too can benefit from your donations.

Area service clubs have many programs in place to help in many ways, including in assisting women and children.

R.O.C.K. Missions volunteers deliver food and check on the wellbeing of our homeless on a regular basis.

These are but a few of the worthy organizations that could benefit from your support. The question, if you have the means, is not “Should you give,” but rather “To whom?” Do your homework and see what group best fits your ideals. You won’t be disappointed.

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Where was the respect?

Editor: Bah, humbug!

We were barely past Halloween and people were already talking about Christmas!

Many people were eager to think of the festive season, but they have lost sight of a very important segment of our population. They forgot about all the Canadian soldiers who fought, suffered and died for their very freedom in the wars Canada participated in over the last century and a quarter.

They forgot who should be recognized for their freedom in the quest and haste to see colourful lights and hear the Christmas music.

To all those individuals who were forgetful and cannot wait for all I have mentioned above, I say, “Bah, humbug!”

Those forgetful people would not be able to have such a wonderful, happy time if our soldiers had not bravely endured all

the horrors war can be.

I say have a Christmas season but remember those who made it possible. I prepare for Christmas on Dec. 20 and everything is ready for Christmas Eve at that time.

Enjoy Christmas, but remember those who made it possible with their pain and sacrifice.

Wilber Smithson Chatham-Kent

What about seniors’ rights?

Editor: After so many meetings about turning the school on Murray Street here in Chatham into a homeless shelter, it should allow some people to get the help they need.

However, behold the lovely brand new bridge on Third Street, which now has a homeless person camped underneath it.

Plus a bike and goodness

knows what else.

It seems the police cannot move them on, or place them in this homeless shelter. They say it is against their rights.

Then I read all about the way seniors in hospitals have been left with choices, either move to long-term care or be charged to stay in the

hospital. Where are their rights?

There’s something very wrong with our system today. Maybe all able-bodied seniors should go on a big protest like others have done.

Maybe it might change.

Ruth Draper Chatham

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News

Hit-and-run crumbles local family’s world

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

A local family coping with the loss of their loved one is asking drivers use caution on the road.

Last month, Wendy Clark of Howard Township was hit by a passing vehicle as she was getting out of her vehicle on Main Street in Ridgetown. Clark was seriously injured in an alleged hit-and-run and succumbed to her injuries in hospital two days later.

Rachel Mattsson, Clark’s daughter, said her mother’s common-law partner and her two-year-old nephew were in the car at the time of the collision.

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Mattsson got emotional speaking at an event held by Chatham-Kent police on the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims on Nov. 16.

The day is set aside annually to remember those killed or seriously injured on Canada’s roadways.

Mattsson said the passing of her mother has left her entire family reeling.

She said her mother was known as a kind and compassionate person, willing to help anyone in need.

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She said it would have made a big difference if the driver had stayed at the scene after her mother was hit.

“It would have made it feel like an accident, not

a crime,” she said.

Mattsson praised police for making a quick arrest following the collision, adding it made a big difference to her and her family.

“Them making an arrest

as quickly as they did also changed our journey.

I could get to the hospital and sit beside my mother and be positive because I knew that I didn’t have to worry about that. So I’m very, very grateful for

that,” she said.

However, according to Const. Jason Herder, during some crash investigations, police officers don’t always have all the answers right away.

“There are times when a

collision is not so straight- enforcement, Herder forward that we have said public education maybe a video camera or and compliance are key. a great eye witness,” he He noted that tragic insaid. “The hardest part cidents also take a toll of the job on officers is going to “Our goal is to reduce and other the famemergency ilies and that number (fatalities) responders. b r e a k i n g to zero. That’s the goal. He said ofthat news We don’t want to lose ficers often of what’s any lives on the roadshare the happened pain with when you ways.” the families - Const. Jason Herder don’t have of victims. the answers According just yet.” to Const. Josh Flikweert, A 38-year-old Ridge- driving is a privilege, not town man was arrested a right. He said decisions and charged with failing drivers make could have to remain at a collision major impacts. resulting in bodily harm, “Think about that before dangerous driving caus- you step into your vehiing bodily harm and two cles,” he said. related Highway Traffic According to C-K police, Act offences in connec- there have been 12 fataltion with the incident. ities on municipal roads It’s anticipated that in C-K this year, and 20 new charges will be laid people have suffered seagainst the accused fol- rious life-threatening inlowing Clark’s death. juries.

“There are still aspects “Our goal is to reduce of that investigation that that number to zero. are still ongoing,” Herder That’s the goal,” said said at the Nov. 16 event. Herder. “We don’t want “The matter is before the to lose any lives on the courts.” roadways.”

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CKCares to combat homelessness

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The road to ending homelessness in Chatham-Kent begins with awareness.

That’s the goal behind a new multi-media campaign called CKCares. Its partners hope to build community support to end homelessness by debunking myths, sharing resources and challenging stereotypes with accurate information.

“Our shared goal is to end homelessness in Chatham-Kent,” said Polly Smith, director of employment and social services for the municipality. “We don’t want to have a need

for emergency shelters... we want Chatham-Kent to get to a place where everyone who wants housing will get housing. We have a lot of work to get there and part of that work is building on the support in the community.”

The municipality provides emergency services and housing supports locally, including the operation of the Victoria Park Place shelter founded on Chatham’s east side earlier this year.

CKCares is part of the municipality’s strategy towards solving the problem.

“We want people to understand homelessness so they are more open to

understand the work we are doing to end it,” Smith said.

Homelessness isn’t going away and isn’t unique to Chatham-Kent. The housing crisis is Ontario wide as rents in the province have doubled in the last four years. The cost of everyday essentials such as gas and groceries have also risen dramatically, putting low-income people in peril of losing their home.

According to Smith, in 2021 some 500 residents in Chatham-Kent experienced homelessness. The rental vacancy rate sits at around one per cent locally.

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Mayor Darrin Canniff, Chatham Coun. Marjorie Crew, Chatham-Kent’s director of employment and social services Polly Smith, R.O.C.K. Missions operations manager Renee Geniole and Hope Haven general manager Loree Bailey at the launch of CKCares recently. The multi-media campaign is designed to bring awareness to homelessness as a step towards ensuring everyone has a home in Chatham-Kent.

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New C-K council sworn in

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A new era of municipal government was ushered in Nov. 15 following the inauguration of the 2023-2026 Chatham-Kent council.

Held at the Capitol Theatre, the ceremony saw five new councillors take the official oath, along with 13 others who were returned to office.

Mayor Darrin Canniff, at the helm for his second term, said there’s plenty to look forward to in the next four years.

“I want to start with how thrilled I am to be working with these 17 people,” Canniff said in his inaugural address. “They love the community. We are set up for success.”

Conor Allin, Lauren Anderson, Ryan Doyle, Rhonda Jubenville and Alysson Storey are the new 70 Acres ofveteran Blackcouncillors Loam faces joining

Michael Bondy, Anthony Ceccacci, Marjorie Crew, Amy Finn, Aaron Hall, Melissa Harrigan, Jamie McGrail, Brock McGregor, Carmen McGregor, Steve Pinsonneault, Trevor Thompson and John Wright.

It won’t take long for the work to begin. Council was expected to meet face to face at the Chatham Civic Centre Monday for the first in-person meeting since March 2020.

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the consideration of a five-year public’s help. agreement to bring an intercounty professional baseball team here and the establishment of a public art policy.

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Four per cent is considered healthy for a community.

But the municipality’s efforts to support the homeless are producing results.

Last month, Smith said 21 people were housed with the municipality’s help, however, another 17 people fell into homelessness for the first time.

Officials say three new people in Chatham-Kent, or families, find themselves homeless for the first time every week.

The “common denominator” with residents becoming homeless, said Smith, is poverty and the lack of affordable housing The stereotype of the homeless is changing as well, she added, as more seniors and working people find themselves without shelter.

One story illustrating the importance of providing housing supports was discussed at the meeting. It involved a man in his 60s who was employed as a machinist for most of his life. However, when his relationship broke down, he found himself on the streets and unemployed because he couldn’t maintain his job while homeless.

He found a job and an apartment, but substance abuse reared its head and he found himself homeless again after being evicted. He then accessed services at the Victoria Park

Place shelter. The man was connected to a housing specialist and after several unsuccessful housing attempts due to substance use, he was connected to a substance abuse specialist and subsequently stopped using. He was successfully housed in September 2022 after months of uncertainty.

“He’s told us he’s very grateful for the services,” Smith noted, “but the real hero of the story is Jimmy (a pseudonym.) He did the hard work and heavy lifting,” staying the course.

Renee Geniole, operations co-ordinator of R.O.C.K. Missions, said changing misconceptions around the homeless is key.

“We are the boots on the ground going out and looking for people that for some reason are disconnected from social services, “ said Geniole. “The overarching idea of what we do is build relationships.”

Many who find themselves homeless have trauma, substance use and mental health issues, said Geniole, as well as “abject poverty.

“So, we want to find them and build relationships. We help them survive another day until they are ready to get back on that road to connecting again.

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St. Andrew’s United Church is welcoming the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) back to Chatham after a two-year COVID hiatus.

The orchestra will present its Musical Pictures concert in St. Andrew’s historic sanctuary on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. The program will be conducted

by WSO’s Music Director Robert Franz who is popular with Chatham audi-

ences.

The orchestra will perform Telemann’s Alster Echo Overture that refers to a lake outside Hamburg where Telemann lived and worked. In this overture, Telemann, who was a contemporary and friend of Johann Sebastian Bach, paints a lakeside picture for all to enjoy.

Also on the program is Bach’s Ricercar a 6, more commonly known as Bach’s Musical Offering.

Tickets for the Chatham performance are available at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William St. S. inChatham, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

Students are free.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

WSO will return on April 14 to perform its Serenading Strings concert.

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Life

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All for one and one for all – that’s the mantra of a cluster of local groups that support Chatham-Kent youth.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Chatham-Kent and three youth centres in the municipality have teamed up to offer a 5050 draw.

The draw, which takes place Dec. 1, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Blenheim Youth Centre, the Dresden Sidestreets Youth Centre and Tilbury Solid Rock Café Youth Centre.

Amanda Clark, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters C-K (BBBS), said it was past the time for the groups to work together.

“We (BBBS) have done 5050s in the past. We’ve been successful. We have just started to reach a point where collaboration makes more sense,” she said. “It makes sense on so many levels. It’s good for the agency, and so we can all work together rather than against each other.”

All four organizations serve youth across the municipality by providing programming

to help youth succeed. These programs help build relationships, life skills, and independence.

Clark said the pandemic created several challenges for youth, particularly separation from friends and mentors, social isolation, and impacts on mental health. While restrictions on schools and indoor gatherings are largely gone, the impacts from the past few years will be felt into the future.

“We saw a huge need for additional youth programming,” she said. “Kids are still struggling and we’re doing what we can to help bridge some of those gaps. In 2020, we started partnering with youth centres across Chatham-Kent to deliver activity boxes to keep kids engaged while at home.”

Those partnerships remain in 2022 as all four organizations struggle to find funding to provide additional programming.

“We’re all doing the same work, so there’s no sense competing for the same dollars,” Clark said. “We can work together to raise the money. Pool resources, pool

our knowledge. We’re serving the same kids.”

The team effort has been appreciated.

“Working with Big Brothers Big Sisters showed us how many more youth we can reach when we work together and share resources,” Emily Robert, executive director of the Blenheim Youth Centre, said in a media release.

“Our organizations are experiencing similar changes and challenges, so it makes sense for us to tackle some of these problems together.”

Response to the draw has been C-K typical – a slow start, but momentum is building.

“Much like any 50-50 draw, people tend to do things at the last minute,” Clark said.

“We’re still getting out there and doing the best we can.

We’ll grow.”

She expects to have great success selling tickets at the Dresden Night Market.

Tickets can be purchased online at big5050foryouth.ca or in person at the Blenheim Youth Centre, the Dresden Sidestreets Youth Centre, and the Tilbury Solid Rock Café Youth Centre.

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No masking mandate in C-K

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The province is encouraging – but not mandating – indoor masking, and Chatham-Kent is following suit.

Medical officer of health Dr. David Colby announced last week he has no plans of bringing a mandate back and will instead heed the advice of Ontario’s chief medical officer of health who is “strongly recommending” Ontario residents wear masks in all indoor settings.

Dr. Kieran Moore made the comments at a media conference Nov. 14, saying the health system is facing “extraordinary pressures” as COVID-19 continues to circulate and the earlier than normal rise of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza.

Moore called the trio of illnesses a “triple threat” to the population, noting “collective action” is needed to protect the most vulnerable.

Colby said that wearing a mask works better at containing disease than they do protecting the wearer.

“That means masking works best when everyone is wearing them,” Colby said.

Noting that there is a “very high burden of respiratory diseases” locally and throughout the province, Chatham-Kent Public Health is keeping a close eye on mortality data and hospital crowding. As well, Colby said other health-care protections need to be at the forefront.

“We must not forget the other public health measures such as vaccination (COVID-19 and influenza,)” he said.

Avoiding indoor crowding,

social distancing in indoor public areas, proper and frequent hygiene and daily screening for respiratory symptoms are tools to stop the spread. Individuals that are not feeling well are advised to stay home.

But even though Ontario hasn’t imposed a province-wide mandate, one neighbouring municipality has put a mandate in place.

Essex County is now requiring masks to be worn indoors at all of its facilities.

The province’s lack of enforcement on masking has been soundly criticized by many leading physicians in Ontario as respiratory disease is clogging pediatric hospitals, delaying critical surgeries and treatments.

COVID-19 claimed another life in Chatham-Kent in the past week, bringing the total number of deaths to 91.

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Community Events

Thursday, November 24, 2022: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm.

Kitchen open for lunch 11:30am– 1:30pm. Check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

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

• Downtown Chatham’s Home 4 The Holidays - Christmas Open House. Businesses will be open from 10am-8pm and offer their own activities and specials.

• Mindful Drum Circle at 7:30pm.

No experience necessary, donation based. Bring your own drum or borrow one from Sati Hall, Studio Q, 530 Victoria Ave. Let Shirley know you are planning to attend catnurse69@hotmail.com • Panzerotti Special at the Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street Merlin.

Friday, November 25, 2022: • Chatham-Kent Public Library, Tilbury Branch is offering Preschool storytimes at 10:00am. Songs, rhymes, and stories! Best suited for ages 2-5. For information about other programs or library services, please visit www.ckpl.ca.

• Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents “Musical Pictures” at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham at 7pm. WSO returns to perform Telemann’s Alster Echo Overture.

Advance tickets $30 available at the church office or $35 at the door. Students free. For further information call 519-352-0010 or www.standrewschatham.org.

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

Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper served 4:00–6:00pm. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions 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.

• Lasagna with Caesar salad and garlic bread at the Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street Merlin.

Saturday, November 26, 2022: • Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-10:30am. Take out only.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm.

Kitchen open for lunch from 3:005:30pm. Entertainment by Allan James from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Kitchen menu at the Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street Merlin.

• It’s back, that great brunch at the Chatham Granite Curling Club, 41 William St. N. from 10:30am12:30pm. All you can eat for only $15 for adults, $6 for kids ages 4-12 and free for under 4 years.

Monday, November 28, 2022: • The Ontario Bar Association marks November as “Make a Will Month” each year. Join us at Chatham-Kent Public Library for a free virtual legal information session presented by lawyer Doug Ferguson in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association. This virtual presentation will be offered at 6:30pm. Registration and an email address are required. Please register to attend this free online information session through Ask CKPL: By phone – 519-354-2940.

By text – 519-401-7174. By email – cklibrary@chatham-kent.ca. By Facebook chat - @ckplibrary. To find out more about programs and events at Chatham-Kent Public Library, visit www.ckpl.ca.

Tuesday, November 29, 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. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce.

Euchre at 1:00. Euchre or Shuffleboard at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Fun Stuff

• Join Randa Speller for a Meditation Circle at 7:30pm on Tuesdays.

Drop in, beginners welcome.

Suggested $10 donation benefits the maintenance and upkeep of Sati Hall. 530 Victoria Ave. Wednesday, November 30, 2022: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Daily special is meat loaf dinner. Check out our other daily specials. Fun darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, December 1, 2022: • Panzerotti Special at the Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street Merlin.

Friday, December 2, 2022: • Merlickin’ pork chops with scalloped potatoes, vegetable, bun and dessert at the Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street Merlin.

• Join Wallaceburg writer John Gardiner and Chatham singer/ songwriter Julie Ross for an evening of words and music at the Turns and Tales Board Game Café at 7:30 p.m. It promises to be a warm, intimate event where Gardiner will read from his original writings and Ross will present a wonderful collection of tunes woven through the author’s stories.

This is a free event, but the hat will be passed and there will be merchandise for sale just in time for the Christmas season.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Greek mountain 5. One dependent on something 11. Gratitude 14. Glazed ceramic ware 15. Paddling 18. Step 19. More greasy 21. Upper-class young woman 23. Light beige 24. Belief in a supreme being 28. Indigenous people of Scandinavia 29. A beloved princess 30. Transfer property 32. Field force unit 33. Automated teller

The Sale Continues . . . It’s going to look a lot like Christmas. We have many wonderful Christmas items just in time for your decorating fun and holiday celebrations! St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. 80 King St. East. Chatham. Monday to Saturday. Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 519-354-0410.

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48. Influential civil rights organization 50. Acknowledgment (abbr.)

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Classifieds

In Memoriam

Obituary

Remembered with Love Danny McGaffey

Robyn Trudell

Nov. 23, 2018 - Nov. 23, 2022

Four years ago you left us.

Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday.

Missing you is the hard part, it never goes away.

There will always be a heartache and many silent tears.

But always precious memories, that will last throughout the years.

Lovingly remembered by Mary Jane, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Auction

At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Sunday November 13th, 2022, Robyn Trudell of Chatham passed away in her 59th year.

Cherished daughter of Jim and Betty Trudell.

Loving sister of Jamie Trudell of Chatham and Elizabeth Raymond of Paisley. Special aunt of Ethan Raymond, Samantha Trudell, Elijah Raymond and Daylene Trudell.

She will be missed by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Predeceased by her brother-in-law Al Raymond.

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Pedal Car, Pedal Tractor, Royal Doulton Collection, Hummels, Large amount of power and hand tools, stacking bookcase, crystal, roosters, small table, bar fridge, lamps, stained glass windows, large amount of vintage stereo equipment, vintage G.I. Joe’s with accessories & outfits, Star Wars figure & vehicles, curio cabinet, large amount of costume jewelry, dish set, video games & systems, mannequin, large rooster, beer signs, records, die-cast cars & trucks, arrow heads, Featherweight sewing machine, penny collection.

WITH MANY MORE CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO BE DISCOVERED. COLLECTOR’S DREAM AUCTION! Complete listing with pictures go to: www.murrayknappauctions.com TERMS: CASH OR CHEQUE WITH PROPER I.D. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS DAY OF SALE

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Shane Parker 38, Monday, November 14, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Rosa Mae Mills 71, Monday, November 14, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Lilian Davey 82, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Rose Campbell 85, Thursday, November 10, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Lillian Buckley 100, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Darlene Libert 78, Friday, November 11, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Nancy Swatkow Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Clara Watson 91, Saturday, November 12, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Daryl Ayers 44, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Nicholls Funeral Home

Joyce Elizabeth Hall 79, Wednesday, November 17, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Betty Falconer 76, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Eileen Sheppy 93, Thursday, November 17, 2022 McKinlay Funeral Home

Ruth McDougall 83, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

David Hills 77, Saturday, November 12, 2022 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

William “Willy” Wauthier Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

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ANTIQUE, COLLECTIBLE AND TOOL AUCTION Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 Harrow Portuguese Club, 398 Sinasac Street West, Harrow Ontario

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Divorced 78 year old non-smoking gentleman seeking local non-smoking lady in 70’s for companionship & friendship for local social activities including walks, card playing, conversation & other fun activities.

Please answer to PO Box 513, Chatham, ON N7M 5K6.

Ministry

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