The Chatham Voice, Dec. 9, 2021

HIRING $20/hr to start

519-436-6161

Snow Plow Drivers

Al’s

LAWN & GARDEN

www.alslawnandgarden.ca

352-4955

Vol. 8 Edition 39

For ALL Your Real Estate Matters

YOUR Independent Community Newspaper

www.

excelrealty.ca

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

FREE!

Jingle all the way

LOCAL BANDS. FOO D TRUCKS. PONY RIDE S. ARTISAN VENDORS. CASH BAR AND MO RE! THE ARMOURY IN LIG HTS - CHRISTMAS SH OW SHOW TIMES 6PM & 8P M DONATIONS WI FOR THE CHILDREN’SLL BE COLLECTED TREATMENT CENTRE.

$10 PER PERSON IN ADVANCE $15 PER PERSON AT THE GATE 2 AND UNDER FREE

WWW.ARMOURYINLI GHTS.COM

Carving out a niche Native artist’s work on display at Queen’s Park

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice

Two-year-old Carter Hooper wasn’t too sure what to think when he had his first up close encounter with Santa at the Son’s of Kent Festive Friday outdoor market. Luckily his mom, Sarah Hinnegan, was on hand to provide support to Carter while he checked out the Jolly Old Elf.

Eat What You Want, Not Just What You Can! Get Secure Teeth Today & Start Enjoying theTaste & Flavours of your Food Again!

Call Today for your Complimentary Consultation 519-352-1600

Growing up on Walpole Island, Garrett Nahdee remembers how much he loved watching his father draw.

As an eight-year-old, he used to try and copy his dad, but it wasn’t until he was around 30 that he began to take drawing and

painting seriously.

Five years later, he began carving.

Little did Nahdee know that it would become his life’s work.

And now, that work is getting noticed. A carving

by Nahdee depicting the Seven Grandfather Teachings was recently chosen to grace an entrance into the Ontario Legislature.

Continued on page 2

Chatham

Denture and Implant Solutions

56 Grand Ave. E., Chatham

www.chathamdentures.com

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 2

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

News

Native carving featured over entrance to Legislature Continued from page 1

Nahdee said the legislative assembly council put out a call for Indigenous carvers and he answered.

“We had to carve a small example of our work and they picked my work as the favourite and gave me the contract,” Nahdee said in a recent interview.

It took Nahdee several months to complete the unique piece. Made of mahogany, it depicts an eagle symbolizing love; a beaver for wisdom; a turtle for truth; a wolf for humility; a buffalo for re-

spect; a bear for courage; and the raven for honesty.

Nadhee, who now lives on the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation with his wife and children, said he keeps the Seven Grandfather Teachings close in his heart.

“Showing gratitude towards God is most important,” he said. “I teach my kids to pray before they eat and pray before they sleep.

“Praying helps us appreciate and give peace of mind.”

Prior to becoming an artist, Nahdee served four years in the U.S. Marines.

After he was honourably discharged, he worked as a truck driver criss-crossing North America.

It was in his truck that Nahdee resumed drawing.

A statement from the Ontario Legislature said Nahdee’s art will serve as permanent reminder of the ongoing role played

by Indigenous peoples in the creation of Ontario.

The work also symbolizes the continuing renewal of Ontario’s relationship and connections Indigenous people living in the

Contributed image

Walpole Island artist Garrett Nahdee showcases one of his carvings that adorns an entrance into Queen’s Park in Toronto.

province today.

Although the chamber

has many carvings within it, Nahdee’s work is

the first piece by a First Nation artist.

Donation effort earns recognition The Chatham Voice

The Chatham-Kent Health Alli-

Christ Church Anglican

Christmas Eve Services: 4:00pm and 7:00pm

Come Join Us!

71 Sass Rd Unit #4 519-397-2020

Bruce Corcoran General Manager- Ext.227 bruce@chathamvoice.com

Christmas Day Service: 10:00am

Call the Church office and register for the service you wish to attend - 519-352-1640 Masks required at all services.

80 Wellington St. W., Chatham

Pam Wright Reporter - Ext.232 pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Jeanine Foulon Sales - Ext.228 jeanine@chathamvoice.com

ance has been recognized by Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network [TGLN]), Ontario’s organ and tissue donation and transplantation agency, for its efforts to integrate such donations into quality end-oflife care.

CKHA was presented with the Provincial Conversion Rate Award and Award of Excellence recently.

The award is granted to organizations that meet or exceed the target conversion rate of 63 per cent set

by Ontario Health (TGLN). The conversion rate is the percentage of potential organ donors (patients who die in a hospital setting and are deemed medically suitable for donation) who went on to become actual donors.

In 2020-21, CKHA surpassed the target to achieve a conversion rate of 100 per cent.

CKHA is one of 34 hospitals to be awarded a 2020-21 Ontario Health (TGLN) Hospital Achievement Award.

Peter Zubyk Sales - Ext. 225 peter@chathamvoice.com

Michelle Owchar Graphics - Ext.226 michelle@chathamvoice.com

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

Extreme makeover for Wallaceburg hospital

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A new hospital is the best gift ever.

That’s what Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton delivered to Wallaceburg Friday when he announced the province’s commitment to fund the second phase of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance renewal of the Wallaceburg campus.

The project, which combines a new build with the repurposing of some of the existing structure, is estimated to cost at least $25 million. It follows on the heels of the recent completion of a $7.3-million power plant that will

provide energy to the new development.

For McNaughton, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Skills and Training, the announcement was a personal and professional triumph.

“This certainly is a big day, one that happens about once every century,” McNaughton told the crowd at the outdoor ceremony.

McNaughton described how his grandfather Jack was instrumental in bringing health care to Newbury, adding he learned about how important a hospital is to a community.

Being able to make the Wallaceburg announcement is a career highlight, McNaughton noted.

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 3

News

Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice

From left, Wallaceburg Coun. Aaron Hall, CKHA board chair Alan Wildeman, Wallaceburg Coun. Carmen McGregor, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton, MP Lianne Rood, CKHA Foundation board chair Bob Hockney, CKHA president and CEO Lori Marshall, and CKHA Foundation CEO Mary Lou Crowley proudly announce a provincial commitment to fund an estimated $25 million in improvements to the facility, including a new emergency department.

“My one mission as an MPP for the riding was to

deliver a new hospital to Wallaceburg,” McNaugh-

ton said, adding “the page has been turned” away

from the negative past.

Continued on page 4

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 4

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

News

CKHA ramps up its surgeries

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is well on its way to clearing the surgical backlog brought on by COVID-19.

According to Caen Suni, vice president of clinical programs and operations, the hospital is now per-

forming more surgical procedures than it did in the same time pre-pandemic frame from September to November 2019.

At a recent media conference, Suni explained how the hospital’s renewal strategy is working.

Mandated by the Ministry of Health for all Ontario hospitals, the government called on hospitals

to address five key areas of surgery by creating an 18-month plan.

To date, said Suni, progress is being made in joint surgeries, including hips and knee replacements, women’s and children’s surgeries, and gallbladder surgeries.

Major gains are also being made in cancer surgeries, Suni said, which

Great Things are Happening

20 Merritt Ave., Chatham 519.352.5633

The ALC is slowly re-opening, watch our website for programs and services: activelifestylecentre.org

HIP S R E B M E FREE M 2 2 0 2 L I R P UNTIL A ONLY PAY A $2.50 DAILY USER FEE Mandatory masks and vaccine passport required.

For more information please call 519-352-5633.

The Active Hair & Nail Salon

By Appointment Only

Call today!

519-352-5633

Y

have more than doubled compared to pre-pandemic times, running at 217 per cent. Orthopaedic procedures have also increased, running at 116 per cent.

Suni said that while the numbers “ebb and flow,” 2021’s increases show the hospital is on the right track.

“The fact that our num-

ALC FOOT CARE

Foot Care Offered Mondays & Tuesdays

By Appointment Only Call 519-352-5633 for bookings Experienced Certified Nurses $20.00 Specialized Diabetic Clinics Available per visit

Looking for Gift Ideas?

The Active Lifestyle Centre Gift Certificates Now Available Certificates can be purchased for the following: User Fee Coupons Foot Care Services • Hair Salon Services Nail Salon Services Take Out Thursday Meals

ALC is slowly re-opening.

Our schedule is changing daily Please watch our social media for updates. www.activelifestylecentre.org Billiards: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs - 8:30am - 3:30pm Fitness Room: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs - 8:30am - 3:30pm Cafe: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs - 9:00am - 2:00pm Chair Yoga with Ted: Mon - 8:30am - 9:30am Yoga with Ted: Tues - 8:30am - 9:30am Greeting Cards: Mon, Thurs - 8:30am - 3:30pm Tablet Classes: Mon, Wed - 9:00am - 11:30am Ladies General Woodworking: Mon - 9:00am - 1:00pm Pepper: Mon - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Ladies Woodworking: Mon - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Support Services: Tues, Wed - 9:00am - 3:00pm Drivers Course: Tues - 9:00am - 11:00am Belly Dance: Tues - 10:00am - 11:00am Ladies Duplicate Bridge: Tues - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Carpet Bowling: Tues - 1:00pm - 3:30pm Woodshop: Tues, Wed, Thurs - 8:30am - 3:30pm Drumming: Wed - 10:00am-11:00am Art Classes: Wed - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Jamies Social: Wed - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Bridge Lessons: Thurs - 9:00am - 12:30pm

Don’t Forget our Take Out Thursdays!

Thursday, December 16 Hearty Beef Stew

Thursday, January 6

Meatloaf

Beef stew with veggies and served with a bun.

Served with mashed potatoes, salad and coleslaw.

$12.00

$12.00

Thursday, January 13 Southern Fried Chicken Served with oven roasted potato and veggies

Pizza Panini

Served with side salad and bread stix

Monte Cristo

Served with potato salad and coleslaw

$12.00

Thursday, January 20

Fried Cheddar Perogies & Sausage

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Served with chicken, bacon and creamy sauce Perogies served with boiled $12.00 cabbage and sauerkraut $12.00 with garlic bread. $12.00 $12.00 Pre-Order by Wednesdays. Pick up Thursdays between 11:30am and 2:30pm. Meals are served cold, ready for heating or freezing upon pick up.

Please Note: The Centre is closed Fridays until January, 2022.

Watch the paper and our social media weekly for new and exciting classes, programs and services!

Looking for something to do; ALC has lots for you!

bers are higher speaks to the success of the strategy,” Suni said.

Increasing the number of cataract surgeries and tonsillectomies are two areas within the strategy the hospital is currently working to improve, he added.

Shorter wait times is another metric by which success is measured, Suni noted, adding the hospital is continuing to move in right direction.

In addition, the hospital’s diagnostic services have returned to normal levels, he added.

The CKHA’s determination in addressing the surgical backlog is being noticed, putting it in the top 20 per cent of 30 Ontario West hospitals.

“We are performing quite well,” Suni said.

Earlier in the year, the hospital reported a backlog of about 2,000 surgeries.

Continued from page 3

department will be converted into ambulatory care.

“That’s incredible because that’s where growth is happening,” Marshall explained, adding outpatient services will be expanded.

“This announcement gives us the green light to start planning for that,” she added.

Marshall, leader of the CKHA for the past five years, stressed that services in Wallaceburg will be new, not simply a transfer of programs from Chatham.

She also acknowledged that Wallaceburg and Walpole Island First Nation, are areas of “high needs” due to increased rates of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and emergency room visits, along with low consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, and high rates of smoking.

“We can see the real need for contemporary, aggressive approaches to care,” Marshall said.

The next stage of the project will see detailed design plans that will include community consultation.

There’s no definite timeline for the new hospital, however, McNaughton said the goal is “to get shovels in the ground as soon as possible.”

Commitment to two-hospital system for CKHA

He credited the change to the leadership of CKHA president and CEO Lori Marshall and her team.

The revamped Wallaceburg campus will see the construction of a state-ofthe-art emergency department and five adjacent emergency beds.

A new point-of-care laboratory and a diagnostic imaging area including radiology and ultrasound will also be built. Space for expanded ambulatory care will be built, including respiratory care and physiotherapy.

The plan features new construction, the repurposing of some of the current infrastructure, as well as demolition, including the structure’s east wing.

The new build is located in the northwest corner of the property.

Marshall called the announcement a “milestone” for Wallaceburg’s renewal.

“This site means a great deal to patients and families in Wallaceburg and the surrounding area,” Marshall told the gathering. “Each step is this multi-phase plan brings us closer to ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care at this site for years to come.”

The space currently housing the emergency

1 of 2 Weekly $50 Visa Gift Cards

Chatham: 519-352-1550

Blenheim: 519-676-4334

Home & Auto Insurance – Let’s Connect, Quote & Win!

THE CHATHAM VOICE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

News

Ontario’s top cops meet in Chatham

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent police chief Gary Conn doesn’t anticipate a reduction in local police services – despite increased pressures brought on by ballooning inflation and COVID-19.

Conn discussed the budget and other policing issues Monday at Retro Suites as part of an Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police conference.

It’s the first in-person meet to be held in two years.

Conn, currently serving as OACP president, believes it will be “more challenging” financially for Ontario policing across the board because of COVID-19 and other issues.

Conn said dealing with the virus has “drained” resources, as officers and ad-

ministrators grapple with COVID-19 protocols while trying to keep themselves and the public safe.

However, he said Monday’s in-person event, which drew police chiefs from around the province, signals a return to “normalcy.”

Conn said a lot has been learned dealing with the pandemic in the past two years.

Other issues were discussed with reporters at the scrum, including the advancement of technology.

The changes mean that officers will one day be wearing body cameras.

Locally, Conn said a three-to-six-month pilot project is planned for Chatham-Kent for 2022, with a further demonstration rollout in 2023.

Some “robust conversation” on the issue was to take place at the confer-

Pam Wright/The Chatham Voice

Chatham-Kent’s police chief, Gary Conn, addresses the media Monday at the start of a two-day conference of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. With Conn is Peel Regional Police chief Nishan Duraiappah, first vice chair of OACP.

atric nurse who respond to mental health calls.

When asked directly if the CKPS will need to reduce services due to budget constraints, Conn said it’s not a concern at present.

“We’re not there yet,” Conn explained, adding he doesn’t expect policing levels to change.

When asked about revamping the rules in the Ontario Police Services Act around suspended police officers pulling down full wages while on leave, Conn said the organization is trying to change that.

He called it an “antiquated portion” of the Police Services Act – one that’s

ence, Conn noted, with bigger police services that are already using body cams being able to share best practices.

The cost of that program is unknown, but Conn admitted it will be expensive.

Complex social disorders and mental health, including addictions and homelessness, continue to be a top priority for police, Conn said, but noted the issues are not unique to Chatham-Kent.

Locally, the Chatham-Kent Police Service is planning to add a second team to its well-established mobile crisis unit, which includes a specially trained officer and psychi-

Excavation work underway in Wheatley The Chatham Voice

Crews are ripping out hydro poles and digging into three properties in downtown Wheatley this week.

It’s all part of the effort to trace the source of the hydrogen sulphide leaks that have occurred in the area, including the Aug. 26 explosion.

Municipal officials said previously they have identified three Areas of Potential Environmental Concern (APEC). The first is the area near the Pogue and Wheatley hotel, the site of the explosion and previous leaks.

The second is the reported location of the abandoned Tait Well, which has been the source of a weak gas leak in mid-November.

The third is a vent on the northwest corner of a municipal parking lot near Elm Street.

Gas samples taken from APEC 1 and 2 closely match the gas from a producing natural gas well in the region, officials said.

The effort this week is to see if a lateral pathway exists between APEC 2 and 1.

Hydro poles were to come down Monday, followed by excavation at

PAGE 5

15 and 19 Erie St. N. and 9 Talbot

Trail W.

stayed the same for 31 years.

“That is still a pressing issue for us and we’re continuing that work,” Conn said.

Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah, first vice chair of the OACP, shared the podium with Conn. He’s also head of the agency’s Anti-Racism Working Group.

Addressing systemic racism is a priority issue for all police services, Duraiappah explained, adding police need to be leaders in this area.

“We as police leaders are responsible for our sector and we need to be accountable to the public we serve,” Duraiappah told

the media.

He said some “fulsome work” is planned for 2022 to make changes.

“It’s a difficult narrative,” said Duraiappah, adding all institutional systems are affected by systemic racism.

“One of the roles is to look within and see if there are changes we can make to serve the public.

“That’s one of the commitments we have taken on in the OACP.” Conn said a myriad of subjects were to be covered in the two-day event, noting that as president he strives to bring back ideas and solutions to problems to the community of Chatham-Kent.

Lance’s Jewellers Your Diamond Jeweller for 43 years

Christmas Diamond Earring Specials

La Girouette présente…

Set in 14 K White Gold.

Set inQuality 14 K White VS2-SI1.

Gold.E-F-G Quality Colours.

VS2-SI1.

Excellent E-F-G to Colours.

Very Good Excellent Cuts.to Very Good Cuts.

2.00CT 2.00CT TW $3995.00 TW $3995.00 1.00CT 1.00CT TW $1195.00 TW $1195.00 .80CT.80CT TW $880.00 TW $880.00 -EARRINGS .60CT.60CT TW $595.00 TW $595.00 LAB .50CT CREATED DIAMONDS .50CT TW $550.00 TW $$550.00 .40CT 47500 .40CT .40CT TW TW $475.00 TW $475.00

LAB CREATED DIAMONDS (limited quantity)

samedi et dimanche 15 et 16 janvier 2022 de 12 h à 17 h LE VITRAIL VOUS INTÉRESSE? VENEZ APPRENDRE LES TECHNIQUES DE BASE ET CRÉEZ VOTRE PREMIÈRE œUVRE! OU RÉALISEZ UNE

œUVRE PLUS

COMPLEXE!

INSCRIPTION AVANT LE 6 JANVIER À cclagirouette@gmail.com

X�

200 $ 100 $ / PERSONNE LE MATÉRIEL EST FOURNI. LES PLACES SONT LIMITÉES.

www.cclagirouette.ca

Centre communautaire La Girouette 150, rue King Ouest, Chatham ON N7M 1E3 519 436�1092 / cclagirouette@gmail.com

avec le soutien de :

.40CT TW $ $475.00 00

.50CT TWDIAMONDS 550 LAB CREATED LAB CREATED DIAMONDS .50CT TW $550.00 $ 00 -EARRINGS -EARRINGS -595 .60CT TW (limited quantity)

(limited quantity)

.60CT TW $ $595.00 00

.80CT TW -EARRINGS -EARRINGS -880 .80CT TW $880.00 $ 00 LAB CREATED LAB CREATED DIAMONDS 1.00CT TWDIAMONDS 1195

1.00CT TW $1195.00 .40CT .40CT TW TW $475.00 TW $$475.00 2.00CT 399500 2.00CT $3995.00 .50CT .50CT TW TW $550.00 TW $550.00 * Set in 14Kt White Gold.

VS2-SI1.

E-F-G$595.00 colours .60CT .60CT TW $595.00 TW Set in 14 K White Gold. Quality VS2-SI1. E-F-G Colours. Excellent to Very Good Cuts. * Excellent to Very Good Cuts .80CT.80CT TW $880.00 TW $880.00 * All Sizes and1.00CT Qualities Available 1.00CT TW $1195.00 TW $1195.00 *2.00CT Plus Applicable 2.00CT TW Taxes $3995.00 TW $3995.00 (limited quantity)

(limited quantity)

Large selection of Diamond Rings & Loose Diamonds - Best Prices Set in 14 K White Gold.

Set inQuality 14 K White VS2-SI1.

Gold.

E-F-G Quality Colours.

VS2-SI1.

Excellent E-F-Gto Colours.

Very Good Excellent Cuts. to Very Good Cuts.

Call or text Lance Babcock at 519-436-7229 For Your Personal Appointment - Mon - Sun • 8am-8pm or email lance.babcock@gmail.com

www.lancesjewellers.com

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 6

2 hospitals, one board If there was ever one final sign of the Wallaceburg hospital staying put, it took place last Friday.

Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton announced a provincial government commitment to fund the second phase of improvements at the Wallaceburg hospital, which will cost an estimated $25 million.

The project combines a new build with the repurposing of some of the existing structure Not that such a sign was necessarily needed. The first phase, building a new power plant for the hospital, took about $7.3 million, and was recently completed.

Getting to this stage of two hospitals, one board realization was not easy. Not after the rubble that was left behind by the previous hospital administration in terms two-hospital health care for Chatham-Kent, and the kindergarten tantrums and squabbles of the dysfunctional tri-board of the CKHA. It was a shambles, as was spending. The CKHA’s top brass seemed to burn through budgets like drunken sailors, annually expecting the province to come along and bail them out.

Operations and in-fighting reached the point where in 2016, the province stepped in, with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care appointing Bonnie Adamson to investigate the overall dysfunction between the hospital boards as well as the day-to-day operations at the facilities. She found a slew of issues.

As a result Rob Devitt was appointed in late summer of 2016 and started cleaning house. Top administrators were let go and the reorganization began.

Today, the current administration is committed to operating two hospitals, Chatham and Wallaceburg, with two 24/7 emergency departments. The previous administration had looked to eliminate Wallaceburg’s emergency department.

Even after Marshall was appointed, distrust lingered. The pledge of a two-hospital commitment rang hollow for many – until promise after promise was delivered.

Finally, people came to the realization of the reality that administration, and the province, believed in maintaining two hospitals.

And on Friday, with McNaughton on hand to commit the province to the rebuild of Wallaceburg’s hospital, that last doubters should be able to rest easy.

Where an emergency department was once slated for closure, a new one will be built.

Oh, how times have changed.

Letters to the editor policy

The Chatham Voice welcomes letters to the editor.

Our preferred method to receive letters is via e-mail to bruce@chathamvoice.com.

All letters need to be signed.

Advertising policy

The publisher of this newspaper, CK Media Inc., reserves the right to clarify or refuse any advertisement based on its sole discretion. The publisher reserves the right to reject, discontinue or omit any advertisement without notice or penalty to either party.

Liability for errors or non-insertion is limited to the amount paid for the cost of space occupied by the error. Claims of errors must be made prior to the next publication date.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

Opinion

Omicron anxiety beatable Editor: With masses being vaccinated and the COVID-19 numbers declining, I felt that the light at the end of the tunnel was nearby and I began to let my guard down. But just when I began to relax, trusting in all the precautions I had taken, I felt a rush of high blood pressure and a tension headache when I heard about the Omicron version of coronavirus.

An epidemic that started in 2019 came back as Delta, later in 2020, and we managed to dodge it.

Now in 2021, it has come back as Omicron. It seems that the obstinate curse of COVID-19 doesn’t want to go away.

I know I am not alone with this anxiety.

Being a professional in the field of mental health and having been trained to recognize and manage

my own negative feelings, I found myself surprised with my own reaction to the arrival of Omicron type of corona virus. I felt like shouting-out, “How long, O Lord, how long?”

Of all the people, I was supposed to be an expert, a stronger one, and I was supposed to be technically competent in handling my negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger, frustrations, yet I began to cave into my own anxiety and depression due to the never-ending life of this virus.

Having taught others in managing their stresses, anxiety, emotional fatigue and burnout, now I was facing it myself and not handling very well.

Prolonged stresses have a way of wearing us out and causing emotional

fatigue, so I reached out to a friend.

Thanks to a fellow professional and a friend, recognizing the sign and symptoms of anxiety/depression within me offered the necessary mental health support.

The intervention was timely, and helpful and I bounced back. It was then I realized that if I, as a seasoned professional, could fall a victim of COVID-19 anxiety, then there must be many non-professionals too who must be struggling the way I had struggled.

Interestingly, negative emotions have a way of creeping into our lives, without us even being aware of it. Generally, the negative emotions start with one negativity and then slowly, even without our knowledge, a bunch

of them get invited to invade our mind, making our lives miserable.

The result – we get emotionally exhausted. This is what happened to me.

My first negative feeling was not being able to see my grandson for nearly two years; He lived in another province. We made several plans to fly to see him but each time we tried, we had to cancel our plans.

Being in quarantine for a long time added to our isolation from our other family and friends. Quarantine further triggered my negative emotions.

The more I tried to keep myself informed by watching the news, the more I got bombarded with many other kinds of bad news, which added fuel to my already unsettled emotional state.

Continued on page 8

The Chatham Voice is printed by: One of Canada’s 50 Printers The contents of this newspaper are protected byTOP copyright.

No material from this edition may be reproduced without expressed written consent of CK Media Inc. 800.465.1662 705.687.6691

1 Langford Dr. Box 1018, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1V2

71 Sass Rd., Unit #4, Chatham, ON, N7M 5J4 Tel: 519-397-2020 A member of: A division of CK Media Inc.

THE CHATHAM VOICE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

PAGE 7

Residential, Commercial and Farm

Mortgages!

5-year fixed rates from 1.89%

519-351-SAVE Our Family Taking Care of Your Family

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

Amber Pinsonneault Broker of Record Cell 519-784-5310

Peifer Realty Inc.

Kristen Nead Broker Manager Cell 519-784-7653

BROKERAGE - INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

393 BALDOON #10 • $289,900

42 ALGONQUIAN • $599,900

WE SELL MORE REAL ESTATE THAN ANY OTHER BROKERAGE IN CHATHAM-KENT

Offer Pending 3br, 1.5 bath immaculately kept condo townhouse.

Call Cindy 519-360-0628.

292 WELLINGTON W • $549,900

4br, 2.1 bath custom built 2 storey home.

Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.

320 WELLINGTON W • $724,000 4+1br, 4.1 bath Victorian home, awards from the Mayor & IODE. Call Darren 226-627-8580.

96 MAIN ST., RIDGETOWN $849,900 Do you dream of running your business from home?

This is a one of a kind property.

Call Elliot 519-358-8755 or Penny 519-360-0315.

4br, 1.2 bath Century home. Call Gus 519-355-8668 or Heather 519-355-8666.

910 CHARING CROSS $1,550,000

65 SHERWOOD • $549,900

71 CORNHILL • $359,900

330 RICHMOND • $17.50 SQ FT

5br, 4.1 bath Executive Tudor.

Call Sylvia 519-355-8189.

4 br, 2.5 baths, 1 1/2 storey all brick.

Call Katherine 226-542-2964.

Duplex includes 1, 1 bed unit and 1, 2 bed unit. Call Katherine 226-542-2964.

3,400 sq ft of Ind/Comm. Call Kristen 519-784-7653 or Amber 519-784-5310.

Marco Acampora* 519-784-4348

CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR LISTINGS AT WWW.ROYALLEPAGECHATHAMKENT.COM

Jolene Van Dyk* 519-809-1146

Dane Appleton* 519-436-7195

Ron Collins* 519-401-8464

Brian Keenan* 519-365-6090

June McDougall* 519-358-5199

Chris Papple* 519-350-1402

Deborah Rhodes* 519-401-5470

Carson Warrener* 519-809-2856

Kelly-Anne Appleton* 519-365-7155

Eric Fitzgerald* 519-436-4865

Gwen Liberty* 519-784-3646

Sylvia Moffat** 519-355-8189

Brian Peifer** 519-436-2669

Brandice Smith* 226-626-4838

Cindy Weaver** 519-360-0628

Michael Bondy* 519-352-4284

Michael Gibbons* 519-365-5634

Wayne Liddy* 519-436-4810

Ghassan Najjar** 519-355-8668

Elizabeth Peifer* 519-436-8959

David Smith* 519-350-1615

Elliot Wilton* 519-358-8755

Stephen Carroll* 519-355-9774

Darren Hart* 226-627-8580

Krista Mall* 519-365-7462

Heather Najjar** 519-355-8666

Patrick Pinsonneault** 519-360-0141

Ron Smith* 519-360-7729

Penny Wilton** 519-360-0315

Anna-Marie Clark* 519-354-7890

Cynthia Hiatt* 519-354-1836

George McDougall* 519-360-7334

Andrea Okopny* 519-359-2482

Katherine Rankin* 226-542-2964

Michael Smyth* 519-784-547

Lisa Zimmer* 519-365-7325

CHATHAM OFFICE 34 Raleigh St. 519-354-5470

*Sales Representative **Broker

BLENHEIM OFFICE 42 Talbot St. W. 519-676-5444

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 8

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

Opinion

Work to defeat the building anxiety of COVID-19 Continued from page 6

One night, my wife expressed, “How can we be comfortable within our homes especially when we see millions of people suffering?” My friend suggested that we may have been suffering from “survivors’ guilt.”

For those suffering from anxiety, stresses and burnout related to the COVID-19/Omicron, here are some suggestions to maintain their emotional

health and well-being: • Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, stresses, emotional fatigue, burnout, etc. Accept it is reality. Realize that you are not alone and that sooner or later, this crisis too will be tamed by the scientists, much the same way other past pandemics have been tamed.

• Reach-out to family, friends and even professionals for support. Even

if it may not be possible to see them face-to-face, it is worth it to reconnect through Internet with your family/friends who are your support-mechanisms. Consult your family physician/health professionals.

• Take care of yourself through healthy life style – eating, resting, sleeping right, limiting use of drugs, alcohol and screentime.

• Take charge of your

own distorted destructive thoughts that instigate all kinds of negativities.

• Maintain a positive attitude. Positive attitude doesn’t mean things will happen just the way you planned but whatever happens, eventually it will lead to positive-outcome.

• Maintain a gratitude journal and keep track of all the good things happening in your life.

• Live mindfully. Eat

mindfully. Go for a relaxing walk in the nature mindfully. Distract our minds through music, nature walk, books, etc.

Keep yourself meaningfully busy. Remind yourself that scientists are working round-the-clock to find the answer to this problem.

• Meditation, at least five minutes a day, preferably at same time and at same location.

• Go beyond living for

yourself and volunteer.

Benevolence, sharing, volunteering and helping others has a tremendous value in maintaining our physical and mental health. They single-handedly add meaning and a purpose to our existence, and when there is a purpose, coping and capitalizing on crisis becomes possible.

Naresh James Chatham

Gift Giving

Gift Cards make the perfect gift

Remote Start & Truck Accessories

Gift Cards available • Restaurant • Spa • Salon • Fashion • Gifts Stop in for yours today!

$

5

$

10

GIFT CARDS IN ANY AMOUNT!

25 $ 50 $ 100+

$

Always something at:

Chatham-Kent

GENTRY MANOR 9 Park St. Chatham • 519-352-9420 info@gentrymanor.com

Book Now For Christmas!

Ask us about our:

519-354-0700 Fax 519-354-6771

WE ’VE GOT YOUR LUMBER ® u

124 Keil Dr. S. Chatham, ON N7M 3H1

Gift Certificate

Gift cards available!

FREE APP

• Stereos • Floor Liners • Tonneau Covers

www.homehardware.ca

No

Subscription Fees or Monthly Fees

Gift Certificates Available!

The perfect way to spread a little Christmas cheer this holiday season!

145 Richmond Street, Chatham

253 Richmond St., Chatham 519-355-0496

519-351-2117

www.schinkelsgourmetmeats.com

In home consultations for paint colours and window coverings, including blinds, drapes, shutters. All custom made.

Professional Interior Decorating & Design

Stop in to see our selection of paint, wallpaper, custom bedding!

703 St. Clair St. • 519-351-8500 • idealdecorating.ca

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 9

News

Christmas concert set for Dec. 18 The Chatham Voice

The Capitol Theatre and St. Andrew’s United Church will be presenting the annual Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s Christmas concert on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre.

This is the second time that the Capitol Theatre has made its facility available to a Saturdays at 7 concert.

This traditional Christ-

mas concert with the theme, “A Carol for Christmas,” will be a celebration of carols from around the world.

St. Andrew’s Chancel Choir, directed by Devon Hansen, director of music at St. Andrew’s, will perform this year after missing last year due to pandemic restrictions.

However, this will be the inaugural concert for the newly formed Chamber Orchestra, conducted

by Hansen, that features community members.

This also will be the first performance of members of the Bel Canto Choir School. The Bel Canto Junior Choir, ages 8 to 12, and the Senior Choir, ages 13 to 18 years, are both conducted by Christine Baribeau. (For additional information about joining the Bel Canto Choir School in the new year, visit http://www.standrewschatham.org/mu-

sic.)

A mass choir of the above four groups will explore the history of some of our most cherished Christmas music including “We Three Kings,” “I Saw Three Ships,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” and “Somewhere in My Memory” (from Home Alone).

In addition, musicians from the community will perform solos, duets and trios of Christmas songs.

Made Easy!

These performers include vocalists Andrew Dernyck, Colin Bell, Victoria Hoshowsky, Victoria Kimmerly and Mikayla Lozon, as well as flutist Margaret Campbell.

Tickets ($20) are available from the Capitol Theatre Box Office located at the Cultural Centre on William Street or from www.cktickets.com. Children 12 and under are free.

Seating, including social

distancing, will be dependent on current public health guidelines. Proof of full vaccination is required to attend. Masks must be worn throughout the concert.

for everyone on your list!!!

A gift they will appreciate . .

Every step they take!

Gift Cards for any amount Give a Practical Gift This Year!

• Turkeys • Capons • Ducks • Roasts • Polka Bobs • Seafood • Famous Beef Patties

Enjoy! Lenovers

HONEY GLAZED

When only the best will do!

Visit our website for ~ Many Freezer Packs ~ www.lenovermeats.com

Lenovers

Quality Meats & Seafoods Ltd.

525 Park Ave East, Chatham 519-352-6630

Give a Gift Certificate toward Medical Compression Socks,Orthopedic Footwear for men or women

Effective leg therapy in an energizing athletic sock, ideal for various activities, from walking to playing sports.

519-355-1142 • chatham@bioped.com

#7-455 Grand Ave E. Chatham, (in the M&M Meats Plaza)

Gift Certificates

2 for 1 TRAIL RIDING Get your voucher! Pay $65 Get $130 Value

A unique dining experience for the whole family.

Gift Cards Available in any denomination We have something for the whole family this holiday season. Check out our family meals or our new dining menu, also available for takeout.

NOW OFFERING IN-TOWN DELIVERY!

231 King St. W, Chatham • 519-360-1600 www.mammamariasristorante.ca

2 for 1 PONY RIDES Get your voucher! Pay $35 Get $70 Value

Gift certificates have no expiry.

Christmas special offers end December 23, 2021

837 Gregory Dr., Chatham, N7M 5J7

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 10

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

Life

Porchlight nets $50K; Street Sales next

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Chatham Goodfellows volunteers had a busy and very successful night knocking on doors seeking donations Nov. 29.

The group that seeks to ensure no child is without a Christmas raised more than $50,000 through its Porchlight campaign.

“It leaves you speechless,” Good-

fellows president Tim Haskell said of the outpouring of support. “We also brought in a bunch of food and toys. It basically filled a car trailer.”

He said in past years, they managed to top $40,000 in donations, but never $50,000.

Haskell added the result alleviates some raised blood pressure.

“The whole thing, all the stress of not knowing what you’ll get, this definitely gives you a lot less stress

knowing you still have the support there,” he said.

On top of that, there were parts of their catchment area that weren’t reached he said, due to the fact “we only get so many volunteers. If we

missed you, try to find us.

Street Sales are Dec. 10 and 11. If you want us to come and pick it up, I’ll driver over there and pick it up myself.”

For donations, Goodfellows accepts e-Transfers at

donate@chathamgoodfellows.ca. You can also send a cheque to: Chatham Goodfellows PO Box 114 Chatham on N7M 5K1

Trust the Professionals.

Thank you for voting us Best of Chatham-Kent for the 7th year

• Funerals • Celebrations • Immediate Cremations

459 St. Clair St., Chatham - 519-351-2040 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown - 519-674-3141 141 Park St., Blenheim - 519-676-3451

www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

The Study

Contributed image

Students at Georges P. Vanier recently donated to the Chatham Goodfellows, pictured here, and the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre, following an in-house donation drive.

Chatham Kent Public Utilities Commission Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Sanitary System and Pump Station 14 in South Lynnwood Area NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT

The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission (CK PUC) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study for the construction of Sanitary System and Pump Station 14 in South Lynnwood Area. The CK PUC is responsible for the treatment and delivery of safe drinking water, collection and treatment of sewage in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

This MCEA study will review and confirm municipal sanitary servicing requirements and identify capital project upgrades required for the Sanitary System and Pump Station 14 to provide sustainable municipal wastewater servicing and accommodate near and long-term future growth demands. Specific to this study, the MCEA will look at siting a new sewage pumping station, new inlet sanitary sewers in the South Lynwood area, and outlet forcemain and gravity sewers connection to the community of Chatham’s sewage collection system.

The Process The MCEA study will be following the Schedule "B" planning process as per the Municipal Engineers Association’s MCEA manual (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. A Project File documenting the MCEA process will be available for public review at the end of the study.

How to Get Involved

Vanier kids come through The Chatham Voice

The staff, students and parent community of Georges P. Vanier Catholic School contributed to a fundraising event in support of the Chatham Goodfellows and the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre.

Each cause was given in excess of $1,000.

The Chatham Goodfellows will use the donation to help buy gifts and food boxes for those in need in our community so that there is “No Child Without A Christmas.”

The school community also “adopted” three families from the

New Vehicle, New Customer

Public input is essential to this project. The CK PUC invites anyone with an interest in the project to have an opportunity to provide feedback and help inform the decision-making process. One Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held. The PIC will introduce the project and present the servicing constraints and opportunities, potential solutions, evaluation criteria, and the proposed sanitary servicing strategy including associated capital projects. Advance notification will be provided prior to the PIC.

Blair Waekens of Chatham is seen with Luce Cools picking up his Ram Warlock Edition 4-wheel drive. This is Blair’s first vehicle from Luce. Thank you for choosing to shop local this season and enjoy your new pickup this winter!

If you have comments, require further information or would like to be added to the study’s mailing list to receive future notifications, please contact either: Ali Akl, P.Eng., PMP. Project Engineer Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Municipality of Chatham - Kent 325 Grand Ave East Chatham, ON N7L 1W9 alia@chatham-kent.ca 226-312-2023 ext. 4347

John Tyrrell, M.Sc.(Eng.), P.Eng. Senior Project Manager/Regional Manager R.V. Anderson Associates Limited 557 Southdale Road East, Suite 200 London, ON N6E 1A2 jtyrrell@rvanderson.com 519-681-9916 ext. 5038

This notice first issued on December 9, 2021 With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record of the Study. The Study is being conducted according to the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is a planning process approved under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.

Women’s Centre and will have a group of shoppers go out and buy gifts for them.

Grade 8 students, Nash Aarssen, Lilah Evans, Mya Lather, Stella Northcott and William Read collected the donations each day for a week. The school’s goal was $1000, but the school community blew that out of the water and donated over $2500.

As an extra incentive, hometown Olympian and Georges P Vanier graduate Bridget Carleton donated two signed basketballs and a signed Team Canada practice jersey to be raffled off to the students.

Chatham

351 Richmond St., Chatham • 519-352-4937 • • 519-354-8000 •

www.chathamchrysler.com

THE CHATHAM VOICE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

PAGE 11

News

Tree cutting stays on hold in C-K for now

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The votes are in and Chatham-Kent’s Natural Heritage Committee of the Whole has decided to extend the municipality’s tree-cutting moratorium for the duration of the winter.

At its second meeting Nov. 29, the committee passed a new bylaw voting 9 to 6 in favour of the legislation that remains in effect until April 30, 2022.

Giving the nod to the new bylaw were Mayor Darrin Canniff, committee chair Aaron Hall, vice-chair Trevor Thompson as well as councillors Carmen McGregor, Brock McGregor, Anthony Ceccacci, Melissa Harrigan, Karen Kirkwood-Whyte and Doug Sulman.

Voting against the motion were councillors Clare Latimer, Steve Pinsonneault, Amy Finn, Jamie McGrail, Joe Faas and John Wright.

Abstaining or absent were councillors Marjorie Crew, Michael Bondy, and Mark Authier.

A wealth of information was put forward at the meeting, including 12 deputations and two detailed presentations from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority.

Council heard from LTVCA CAO Mark Peacock, who outlined the preliminary findings of a detailed aerial analysis of existing forest cover dating back to March 2020.

The digital mapping allows officials to accurately assess and measure the region’s natural cover. The mapping is usually done every five years but was delayed by a year because of the pandemic.

The analysis, conducted in hectares, examined all of Chatham-Kent’s 246,045 hectares or 608,000 acres of areas that were 0.5 hectares (1.2 acres) or

more.

Various assessments were recorded. Some of the analysis does not include the 721 hectares of forest in the Delaware First Nation.

Without the Delaware land, but including Rondeau and Wheatley Provincial Parks, Chatham-Kent’s forest cover in 2020 measured 3.94 per cent, down from four per cent in 2015 and 4.28 in 2010.

Without the provincial parks and First Nation land, the numbers are lower, at 3.54 in 2020, 3.60 in 2015 and 3.87 in 2010.

With the reserve’s land and parks factored in, the mapping showed 4.21 per cent forest cover in 2020, 4.27 per cent in 2015 and 4.55 in 2010.

Peacock stressed the air photo analysis is a “picture in time” and does not include forests removed after March 2020.

A number of councillors didn’t view the situation as dire, considering the LTVCA’s progress in establishing new wetlands and tree plantations.

Pinsonneault said council keeps hearing from environment groups that Chatham-Kent’s tree cover is less than three per cent He said the 4.21 per cent coverage rate is a more “realistic number” considering the success of recent naturalization projects.

“I think we’re definitely (going) in the right direction,” Pinsonneault said. “I don’t think we’re losing ground.”

Latimer and Thompson agreed, saying good progress is being made.

Craft pickup at the libraries The Chatham Voice

Please consider a donation to Please consider CMHA to a donation Lambton Kent CMHA Lambton this holiday Kent this season.

Harrigan expressed concern cil will post for public viewing online. that forest cover is still going down. After questioning Peacock, she said it appears the municipality doesn’t seem to be doing as badly as it once was.

In response to Harrigan about how current projects will benefit the en~ 24 Hour Health Care vironment, Peacock said Supervision it would take “a couple of decades,” stressing a ~ Delicious Home mature forest supports Cooked Meals far more species than a ~ Scheduled Activities young planting.

In his part of the preWe also offer sentation, Randall Van Post Hospital/Respite Stays Wagner, LTVCA’s manager of conservation lands and services, outlined the many successful partnerships the Contact us at 519-354-7111 for your personal tour. agency has with various agencies and organiza97 McFarlane Ave., Chatham • maplecityretirement.ca tions on conservation projects.

When asked by McGrail if all facets of natural cover are vital, Van Wagner said all are equally important.

However, it takes time for projects to become viable. Van Wagner said new tree plantings take around 20 years to mature, with tall-grass prairie and wetland projects each taking about five years.

The municipality has determined that further community engagement on the issue will take place. Both of the reports presented to coun-

Winter is the perfect time for indoor pastimes and the Chatham-Kent Public Library is making it easy for young people by offering a new craft series.

Beginning this week, cardholders Each year more than 7,000 people reach out to CMHA aged 13 to 18 can register to receive Lambton Kent for mental health and addictions support. a craft kit at their local branch. It This past year has been more difficult than ever for will contain all the needed materipeople who are struggling as result of the pandemic. als for the craft, as well as instrucEach year more than 7,000 people reach out to CMHA tions how to do it.

Lambton for mental and addictions YourKent donations makehealth a significant differencesupport. in A new craft will be available each the lives of the people we provide care for. week in December.

This past year has been moregenerosity. difficult than ever for Registration is required each week Thank you for your and materials are limited. people who are struggling as a result of the to pandemic.

To reach out for help or to donate To book a kit, contact by phone at CMHA Lambton Kent, visit us at 519-354-2940, text 519-401-7174 or Your donations make a significant difference in email CKlibrary@chatham-kent.ca. lambtonkent.cmha.ca or call us at 519-436-6100. the lives of the people we provide care for.

Thank you for your generosity.

holiday season.

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 12

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

News

Intersection up for discussion The Chatham Voice

The municipality wants to improve the intersection of Queen’s Line and Merlin Road to make it safer, but it seeks the public’s input into just how to do that.

The municipality hired

an engineering consultant to examine the intersection and evaluate two intersection design alternatives.

The first is to rebuild the intersection with a roundabout.

Second, re-do the intersection with eastbound

and westbound left-turn lanes on Queen’s Line, and add a traffic signal.

The public is invited to Public Information Centre event online to review all information regarding the intersection improvement project, including the consultant’s evalua-

tion report outlining their analysis and recommendations.

The virtual PIC will be available for viewing on the Let’s Talk CK webpage at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca from now until Dec. 23. The opportunity to submit

The Wednesday Market NEW VENDORS WELCOME

Support the local businesses who help support our community!

BROOKS New & Used Tires +

Honey, Maple Syrup, Pickles, Baked Goods, OPEN Vintage Tools, Vintage toys, Fresh Meat, 8AM Smoked Meat, Jams & Jellies, Meat Pies, Chatham Liquidators, Rustic Works, Bird Seed, Avon, Rawleigh and Watkins, Books, Salads, Floral Arrangements. Be sure to follow us on Facebook

9877 Longwoods Rd., Chatham • 519-351-9688

questions or comments will be available on the webpage. All public comments received will help the project team and Chatham-Kent council in the decision-making process.

If you are unable to visit the website, and would like an information pack-

age, contact the municipality by phone at 519360-1998 or by e-mail at ckinfo@chatham-kent.ca.

OPEN NOW!

RILEYS RECORDS A small used and new record shop

• 25 Young St., Tilbury • 519-819-5458 Call for stock availability

Tues-Fri 10am-4:30pm Closed Sat/Sun/Mon

We are open for SALES AND SERVICE Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday Closed

+

CHATHAM NISSAN 735 Richmond St., Chatham

519-352-9000 www.chathamnissan.com

10 Indian Creek Rd. East, Chatham Just East of Queen 519-351-3636 • Mon-Fri 8-6; Saturday 8-4

vwchatham.com

519-352-8890 | 90 Keil Dr. N, Chatham

junctura group Construction 226-312-2222 15 Maple Leaf Drive Chatham, ON N7M 6H2 property@junctura.ca

670 Irwin St., Chatham, ON N7M 1�519�351�9501 5J5 Tel: 1.844.938.4826 Telephone:

519-563-7580

service@HabibMechanical.com

For All Your Building or Renovation Needs

Please visit us at 10417 Front Line, Blenheim

519-676-2030 jennford@aamarinefoods.com

Visit our website for all products and gift ideas willys420.com

l

Fi

DEALERS WANTED

Economy Series.

Brand New, Low Cost Forklifts.

Sami Habib, Gas Tech

juncturaconstruction.ca

pe s h S ci a

Tollfree: 1�844.93TITAN (844�938�4826) www.titanlifttrucks.com

Heating | Cooling | Gas Fitting

Movin Down g the Street !

Pickerel Steaks

QUALITY

RELIABILITY

STRENGTH

All Titan Products meet and exceed ASME B56-1 and CSA B35 Standards

PUT THE MORTGAGE HUNTER TO WORK FOR YOU!

Call 519-351-5303 Ian Hunter

11 lbs. for $80/box

Pickerel Fillets

11 lbs. for $95 /box

EUROPLUS FOODS Your Local Europe + 488 Riverview Dr., #8, Chatham-Kent

https://www.facebook.com/europlusfoodschatham

REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE OFFICE INSIDE Ms. Reet - 647.202.6485

143 King St. W. | Downtown Chatham OPEN 10AM

www.themortgagehunter.ca ian@themortgagehunter.ca

Calling All Craft and Other Vendors The Wednesday Market

$20 $20 Come in from the cold. It is warm under our canopy. per day! We have 15 spaces available, includes heat, hyrdro and taxes. per day!

Call to reserve your spot for December 11 & 18!

9877 Longwoods Rd., Chatham • 519-351-9688

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

THE CHATHAM VOICE

News

Wish Tree returns for 32nd year

The Chatham Voice

Contributed image

Milner Heritage House opens this weekend for tours of an Edwardian Christmas past.

Milner House offers Christmas tours The Chatham Voice

This holiday season, you are invited to visit the Milner Heritage House to celebrate Christmas the Edwardian way.

Travel back in time and enjoy a private tour of the house while it is dressed in its finest holiday décor.

Costumed interpreters will welcome guests to celebrate the holidays and tour them through the beautifully restored 1905 heritage home. Following your tour, take home a fun, interactive, and delicious kit to continue the festivities in the comfort of your own home.

Kits include cookies, cider, craft supplies, a lyric book and a link to a video with craft instructions, story time, and a sing-along to get you in the holiday spirit.

Milner Heritage House will be open for tours every half hour on:

Dec. 10: 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Dec. 11: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.9:30 p.m.

Dec. 12: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.9:30 p.m.

Each tour costs $35 (maximum group size is six people).

To book your tour, visit: www.chatham-kent.ca/MilnerHouse Milner Heritage House is located at 59 William S. N. in Chatham.

PAGE 13

The long-standing Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation Christmas Wish Tree tradition is now underway for its 32nd year.

The campaign provides an opportunity for members of the community to honour the memory of a loved one by making a donation in their name.

For each donation, a light will be added to the Christmas Wish Tree in recognition.

Last year, the CKHA Foundation added a new element to the campaign, honouring four individuals throughout the community who were passionate supporters of the hospital or highly dedicated to making positive change in Chatham-Kent.

This year, the Foundation looks to expand on this initiative and will honour nine members of the local community, including Brenda Burgess, Helen Coyne, Pauline Holek, Carol Koke, Ed Koke, Audrey Kraemer, Gayle McClintock, Dr. John Roe, and Ron Tack.

“We know the Christmas Wish Tree holds a special place in the hearts of our community,” Bob

Hockney, CKHA Foundation board chair, said in a media release. “And it’s becoming even more meaningful as members of our community, who have been so influential, are honoured and recognized in such a special way.”

Each honouree will be commemorated with a purple light that will be placed on the tree and lit as part of a special dedication of their legacy during this year’s Tree Lighting Ceremonies taking place at CKHA’s Wallaceburg site on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. and at CKHA’s Chatham site on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.

With the expanded re-opening measures, guests will once again be welcomed to attend in person for both ceremonies.

“We are so excited to welcome our community

back to celebrate our memorial tree lighting ceremonies in person,” Mary Lou Crowley, CKHA Foundation president & CEO, said.

“The essence of the Christmas Wish Tree is really about bringing our community together to celebrate the memory of family members and friends.”

For folks who are unable to join in person, you can watch a live broadcast on YourTV Cogeco channel 700 and via Facebook Live through the Foundation’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ ckhafoundation.

This year’s campaign has a fundraising goal of $100,000, with proceeds supporting the purchase of a new patient ventilator for CKHA’s Chatham site and five new vital sign monitors for CKHA’s Wallaceburg site.

100

Our caring and professional staff will help you celebrate life on your terms through services that are tailored to your family’s needs.

95 75

Exceptional Service. Extraordinary Affordability.

25

397 McNaughton Ave. W., Chatham 519-351-4444 • lifetransitions.ca

5 0

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 14

Community Events Thursday, December 9, 2021: • Unifor Local 127 Retirees Meeting at 10:00am.

405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

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

Friday, December 10, 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 11:00am – 1:30pm with daily specials. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00. Tonight’s specials are spaghetti and meat sauce or fish & chips. Orders will only be taken until 5:30pm. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639.

Fun darts starts at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St will be a roast pork dinner with potatoes, vegetable, salad and a dinner roll for $12. Please call daily from 1pm to 4pm to place an order. Dine in will be served at 5:30pm and pickups will be at 6pm. Also note that we serve lunches on Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 1:30pm.

Everyone welcome.

Saturday, December 11, 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 Allan James from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

Tuesday, December 14, 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, December 15, 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 join us for Pepper at 1:00pm and Fun Darts at 7:00pm. 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).

Thursday, December 16, 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 complete menu. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, December 17, 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 11:00am – 1:30pm with daily specials. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00. Tonight’s specials are liver and onions or fish & chips. Orders will only be taken until 5:30pm. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun darts starts at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

Fun Stuff 58. Lot’s father 59. Greek war god 60. 2,000 lbs.

61. Lemur

Saturday, December 18, 2021: • Chatham Capitol Theatre presents Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s “A Carol for Christmas” at 7:00pm at the Capitol Theatre. This traditional Christmas concert will explore the history of some of our most cherished Christmas carols. Directed by Devon Hansen, the program will feature St. Andrew’s Chancel Choir, the Bel Canto Choirs of St. Andrew’s and the Chamber Orchestra along with guest soloists from the community. Tickets $20 from the Cultural Centre Box Office or www.cktickets.com.

Children under 12 are free. Current public health guidelines will be followed. For further information check www.standrewschatham.org/music or call 519-352-0010.

• 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 Unity Station from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

Tuesday, December 21, 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, December 22, 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.

Special of the day is Meat Loaf Dinner. Come join us for Pepper at 1:00pm and Fun Darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, December 23, 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 complete menu. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, December 24, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am – 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am – 1:30pm with daily specials. The branch will close at 5:30pm in order to let our staff enjoy Christmas with their families. Everyone welcome.

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

Saturday, December 25, 2021: • Branch 642 Legion will be closed today. The Executives and members would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Wednesday, December 22, 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.

Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Alanon can help! Call - leave message - 519-350-3462 St. Vincent de Paul Store will have a 50% off all Christmas items beginning Dec.10 Submit your coming events to bruce@chatham­ voice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com

CLUES DOWN 1. Quarrels 2. Right away 3. Comedian Carvey 4. Egyptian unit of weight 5. A Brit’s mother 6. Tropical tree 7. One who speaks Gaelic 8. NHL legend Bobby CLUES ACROSS 1. Polish city 6. Very eager 10. Identifies a specific person or thing 14. Tennis great Naomi 15. One concerned by professional advancement 17. PGA Championship reward 19. A fashionable hotel 20. Norse mythology afterlife location 21. Stood up 22. Car mechanics group 23. Weather forecasters use it (abbr.)

24. Broken branch 26. Astronomy unit 29. East Asian nursemaid 31. “Airplane!” actor 32. Exclamation that denotes disgust 34. “Batman” villain 35. Downfalls 37. Philippine province 38. Once-vital TV part 39. Valley 40. Tax 41. Classic Scorcese film 43. Subway dwellers 45. Book part 46. Taxi 47. Pancakes made from buckwheat flour 49. Swiss river 50. Founder of Babism 53. Have surgery 57. Withdrawal from a larger entity

9. Vacation spots 10. Military personnel 11. Shakira’s don’t lie 12. Wimbledon champ 13. Teletypewriter 16. Mistakes 18. Whale ship captain 22. Thus 23. From end to end 24. Kids love him 25. One and only 27. Fencing swords 28. Taxis 29. Basics 30. Refuse of grapes 31. Go quickly 33. French ballet dynasty 35. Most open 36. Popular soap ingredient 37. US time zone (abbr.)

39. Items of food 42. Backbones 43. Infrequent 44. Blood type 46. “Let It Snow!” songwriter 47. Dutch colonist 48. Pike 49. Egyptian sun god 50. A cardinal is one 51. From a distance 52. Bolivian river 53. N. American student organization (abbr.)

54. River (Spanish) 55. Chinese life force 56. Chinese surname

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, DECEMBER 9, 2021

For Sale

THE CHATHAM VOICE

Classifieds

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. 519-437-0634

Loans

MORTGAGES / LOANS

CONSOLIDATE DEBTS, LOWER YOUR PAYMENTS, DIFFICULT SITUATIONS ACCEPTED Borrow $50,000 for $213.90/mth $100,000 for $427.81/mth $150,000 for $641.71/mth $200,000 for $855.61/mth $250,000 for $1069.52/mth For qualified borrowers. First mortgage based on 2.09%/yr fixed rate, 5 yr term, 25 yr amortization. On approved credit, & subject to borrower qualification. Rates & terms subject to change without notice.

We also arrange unsecured lines of credit/loans with INTEREST ONLY payments at 2.45% (P+0%) Sample of payments if you qualify

Borrow $5,000 for $10.21/mth $10,000 for $20.42/mth $25,000 for $51.04/mth Call John at 519-252-6953 - 24 hours

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 519-784-3962.

Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements.

Everyday/ Holidays.

Ready-to-go.

Many colours available. $35.

519-354-3411

Christmas Trees

Miller Chrismtas Trees. Located on Hwy#2 (Queens Line) at Rice Radiator, across from Travellers Motel. 500’ West of Bloomfield Rd. 10:00am-7:00pm. $35 and up. Call 519-437-1008 for more info.

Wanted

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

We Buy All Paid Cash. 519727-8894.

Honey . . .What’s 4 Dinner

Just add Heat!

Home Made Soups, Meals and Desserts Ideal for seniors, singles or families. whats4dinnerck.net 6 Lowe St. Chatham 519-351-7905

OBITUARIES

SENIORS APARTMENTS

Stuart MacBeth 76, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Life Transitions

Helen Jenner 90, Sunday, November 28, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Vivian Alarie Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Life Transitions

Leona Stokes 91, Sunday, November 28, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Michael Harwood 44, Sunday, November 28, 2021 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Richard Sewell 71, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Joanne Mary Martin 71, Saturday, November 27, 2021 Nicholls Funeral Home

Freda Harper 95, Friday, November 26, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Anni Suelzle 91, Monday, November 29, 2021 Nicholls Funeral Home

Jim Winters 91, Friday, December 3, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Eduarda Riquinha 87, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Nicholls Funeral Home

Dr. Robert Fairbairn 87, Friday, November 26, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Jeffrey Jerome Van Damme 65, Saturday, December 4, 2021 Nicholls Funeral Home

Oliver Gordon “Ollie” Read Saturday, December 4, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Norma Jean Crayford 69, Monday, November 22, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Jack Mitchell Benoit 68, Thursday, November 25, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Aganetha Hiebert 67, Monday, November 29, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Ronald David Hoglund 79, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Art Wardle 80, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Keith Drury 87, Friday, December 3, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Studio or 1 Bedroom Includes: • housekeeping • laundry • meals • cable TV • phone • access to on-site pool For a tour, call us at 519-627-9292 80 McNaughton Ave. Wallaceburg, ON

Ministry

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 519-354-3532.

Christmas Memorials 2col.x3” ad with colour and picture for $20

Newspaper carriers wanted. We have routes available on Northland, Ordon & Pamela. Delivery is once per week.

We are also looking for sub carriers who will fill in on open routes each week. If you are a carrier already looking for extra routes on occasion or someone looking for occasional work give Michelle a call 519-3972020.

19 NEW DRAGON PANZER MODEL KITS. 1/35 scale, some with metal barrels, etc.

Retail $100-$150 each. Sold as a lot $570.00. ($30 each) 519-352-5547.

Rental

Help Wanted Light housework required. 2 hours once each week. $140 per month cash paid. Extra pay for extra work. Phone 519-354-7241.

Home Cooked Meals

Fern Madelene Goodal 96, Saturday, December 4, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Remember your loved ones at Christmas with a Christmas Memorial.

Brokerage Lic.#10675

For Sale

Ein Shaw 75, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Life Transitions

UNIMOR CAPITAL CORPORATION

or email john@unimorcapital.com

PAGE 15

or a 2col.x1.5” ad with colour for $10 Running December 23, 2021 Deadline is December 17 at 12:00pm

Call 519-397-2020 Email michelle@chathamvoice.com or stop in 71 Sass Rd, #4 Mon.Fri - 10:00am - 3:00pm

This week’s answers. Puzzles on page 14.

JoLynn Danielle Deprez 36, Sunday, November 28, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home Elizabeth Anne Thomson Sunday, November 28, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

245 Wellington St. W., Chatham 519-352-2710

alexanderfuneralhome.ca

A Part of Wallaceburg since 1943.

519.627.2861 ericnichollsfuneralhome.com

lifetransitions.ca • 519-351-4444

459 St.Clair St., Chatham • 519-351-2040 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown • 519-674-3141 141 Park St., Blenheim • 519-676-3451

www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

Hinnegan-Peseski

FUNERAL HOME

156 William St., Chatham 519.352.5120 www.peseski.com

A FAMILY BUSINESS THAT CARES

4 Victoria Ave, Chatham (519) 352-2390 Serving Kingsville, Wheatley & Chatham kendrickfuneralhome.com

60 Stanley Street, Blenheim (519) 676 – 9200 blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com

THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 16

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021

News

COVID numbers rising in C-K The Chatham Voice

The COVID-19 variant Omicron has yet to appear in Chatham-Kent.

That’s good news for Chatham-Kent, medical officer of health David Colby said, but on the flip side, the number of cases is sharply rising.

Chatham-Kent has hit now hit the unwelcome milestone of 3,000 cases of the virus, with 55 cases over the weekend.

Colby has now issued a plea for everyone to take extra precautions

and be mindful of their actions with respect to COVID-19.

“We are doing our best to control the spread of the virus, “Colby said, “but we need our residents to step up and increase their diligence to help prevent overloading of our local health-care capacity.”

Colby said it is a “clear request” across the board, including those who are vaccinated.

After weeks of low case numbers, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance experienced a spike

Rec programs open for registration The Chatham Voice

CKRecreation is preparing to heat up family winters.

The municipal department has a full slate of programming, and will also launch a new online program guide this winter.

“The CKRecreation team is excited to be able to provide the residents of Chatham-Kent with an enhanced user experience when it comes to registering for CKRecreation programs,” said Kelly Emery, director of Child Care, Early Years and Recreation, in a media release. “With the continued reopening of Ontario through the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, we are able to find more stability in our program offerings and thus want to provide our users with a seamless experience from start to finish.”

The online program guide will feature programs from recreation, inclusive recreation and aquatics. Users can click on the exact program they want to register for and will be brought to the specific registration page, providing a much more user-friendly experience, officials said.

CKRecreation has expanded its program offerings this winter to meet the increased demand for recreational opportunities within Chatham-Kent.

in COVID-19 patients. As of Monday, there were 15 people hospitalized with the virus. Six of those patients were in the ICU and three are on ventilators.

Of the 15, three are fully vaccinated, with 11 unvaccinated.

CK Public Health is asking people to avoid all social gatherings if they are not feeling well or having

symptoms of any kind, or if they have any reason to believe that might have been exposed to the virus.

Colby said the rise in cases is frustrating, adding he thinks people are forgetting the basics, such as good hygiene and social distancing.

As for Omicron, Colby said all laboratories are doing “extensive screen-

ing,” and will immediately notify Public Health if a case occurs.

The severity of the Omicron strain is still unknown. Health officials continue to urge residents to get their vaccinations and booster shots if applicable.

The province recently announced that all Ontario residents over 50 will

be eligible for the third shot.

In the meantime, uptake at local clinics to vaccinate the municipality’s youngest residents is going strong.

According to the most recent census data, an estimated 7,855 children aged 5 to 11 years in Chatham-Kent are eligible for the vaccine.

SHOP LOCAL SHOP CK SHOP CK SHOP LOCAL SHOP CK SHOPLOCAL LOCAL----SHOP SHOP CK for the Holidays for for the Holidays forthe theHolidays Holidays

Participants can expect to see popular favourites such as Learn to Skate, Swimming Lessons and Inclusive Recreation Zumba return in addition to exciting new programs including Let’s Play Saturday’s and Inclusive Recreation Active Hour.

In with, and supported by,the theChambers Chambers ofofCommerce Commerce and BIA's ofofof Chatham-Kent: InInpartnership with, and supported by, of and BIA's Chatham-Kent: partnership with, and supported by, the Chambers Commerce and BIA's Chatham-Kent: Inpartnership partnership with, and supported by, the Chambers of Commerce and BIA's of Chatham-Kent: March Break camp will also return, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

“The success of our camps this summer demonstrated that there is a significant demand for recreational opportuSupport Chatham-Kent businesses this holiday season Support Chatham-Kent businesses this holiday season Support Chatham-Kent businesses this holiday season Support Chatham-Kent businesses this holiday season nities for children during your purchase could win card to spend locally! school breaks,” said Em- and your purchase could win aaa$50 gift card to locally! and your purchase could win $50 gift card tospend spend locally! and your purchase could win a$50 $50 gift card to spend locally! ery. “That’s why we have Shop November 25th January 5th Shop November 25th --January 5th Shop November 25th January 5th Shop November 25th - January 5th expanded our March Break camp locations to and enter the Weekly Draws! and enter the Weekly Draws! and enter the Weekly Draws! and enter the Weekly Draws! include Blenheim and Wallaceburg, in addition Visit: www.chatham-kentchamber.ca or Facebook Visit: www.chatham-kentchamber.ca or Visit: www.chatham-kentchamber.ca or Facebook Visit: www.chatham-kentchamber.ca orFacebook Facebook to our flagship Chatham camp.” for full contest rules. for full contest rules. for full contest rules. for full contest rules.

Recreation operations SHOP EARLY, WIN EARLY! SHOP EARLY, WIN EARLY! SHOP EARLY, WIN EARLY! SHOP EARLY, WIN EARLY! will comply with Ontario’s COVID-19 regulations, including the Thanks toto sponsors: Thanks to generous our generous sponsors: Thanks our generous sponsors: Thanks toour our generous sponsors: proof of vaccination requirement. All individuals aged 12 and over entering a CKRecreation program/facility must provide proof of full vaccination and ID. View the complete program guide online today at chatham-kent.ca/recreation. Registration is underway.

Further information regarding winter programming can be found via Facebook (@CKRecreation) and Instagram (@ ck_recreation).

WIN WIN WIN WIN