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Harry Fry’s common law partner of 26 years was ill for a long time.

On Oct. 14 of last year, Judy Monpetit, 60, finally lost her long battle with lung disease following a dogged fight.

But another blow was in the offing for Fry. Only 25 days after Monpetit’s death, the Pearl Crescent resident received an e-mail from the property company representing owner Core Development Group letting him know he had to leave his home in just 30 days.

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More correspondence arrived, which created another wrinkle in Fry’s tenancy in the Chatham townhouse he’s lived in for more than two decades.

Posthumously, his deceased partner was served by Avanew Property Management with an N-13 terminating her lease agreement, advising that the unit had to be vacated by March 31, as a long list of upgrades to the dwelling need to be completed.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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Possible energy boost for C-K

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Four new energy projects – including three battery energy storage complexes - may be coming to Chatham-Kent.

At its Feb. 13 meeting, council voted to support the projects in

principle, allowing the proposals to move forward in the RFP process with the municipality’s blessing.

But council’s nod is merely the first step in the approval process, with the final decision coming from Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Further public

consultation also needs to take place.

The proposed projects include a Wheat Energy Storage LP’s proposed battery energy storage complex at 13613 Spence Line in Ward 3 (15 acres); a Chatham battery energy storage system project by Boralex Inc. on Concession 1, east of Communication Road in Ward 2 (23 acres); and a third battery energy storage facility by Kruger Energy and Innergex located at 4683 Finn Line in Ward 3 (14 acres).

A fourth project would see the expansion of the Cedarline Greenhouses Cogeneration Unit at the greenhouse complex at 11080 Base Line near Kent Bridge in Ward 4. The footprint of

the project is less than one acre.

Bruce McAllistar, general manager of community development for C-K, said council’s acceptance of the administrative report is a preliminary step, noting “there’s no guarantee” the lithium-ion battery energy storage complexes and co-gen plant will be approved for construction in Chatham-Kent, as competition for such projects is stiff across Ontario.

However, the IESO has identified there is a growing need for power in the area west of London, especially between Windsor and Chatham. According to the IESO, a power shortage is anticipated in the region as early as 2025, with the IESO identifying the area west of Chatham as a preferred development area for new capacity.

The new battery energy stor-

age facilities are located close to Hydro One’s existing transmission systems. McCallister said excess energy created by way of wind turbines can be stored in the batteries and fed back into the grid when needed.

The battery storage containers resemble shipping containers, with racks of batteries housed within.

The mayor and clerk are now authorized to enter into community support agreements with each of the companies and create a special reserve fund.

The new projects will provide a financial boost to the municipality by funding a special community reserve fund, but final details won’t be ironed out until official approval is granted.

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The tournament is open to players of all skill levels, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.

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Company sends eviction letter to deceased woman

feel,”Wilkins said. “I’m to believe it.”

To top it off, Fry has re- amazed they’ve (Core ofWilkins said the comceived another e-mail ficials) cleared out most pany must be mistaken from the company saying of the crescent and now that Fry is not a tenant, as he has to leave his home they’re saying they’re go- Montpetit was the origibecause the building is ing to convert or demol- nal party who rented the going to be demolished. ish it, yet earlier they told unit 26 years ago. Fry The latest correspon- the tenants the matter was had lived with her at the dence from going to be residence for more than his landlord “To me it was very dropped.

20 years and has plenty arrived in ignorant of them. Judy “I can’t of documentation and Fry’s mailjust passed away and I imagine liv- receipts to show he has box the first ing with the been paying the rent from week of was stressed out over fear of being his own bank account, F e b r u a r y. that.” e v i c t e d , ” Wilkins explained.

Enclosed is - Tenant Harry Fry he stressed.

“This is going to have to an N-4 form “Looks like go to an A1 hearing unfor Monpetit, carrying an they are doing anything der the Landlord Tenant eviction notice because possible to get rid of these Board,” he added. “If of unpaid rent. The form people. It’s got to be terri- you’ve been paying rent states that $712 is owed. fying.” to a landlord and you “Which is it?” Fry asked.

The Chatham Voice and don’t have a lease, the “I’d like to know.” the Chatham-Kent Le- lease is implied.”

Paralegal Jeff Wilkins, gal Clinic reached out to Fry is just one of the tena Chatham-Kent Legal A v a n e w , ants who clinic housing stability Core, and “At first they had their have faced worker representing the a paralegal uncertainty representative offer tenants of Pearl Crescent, firm repregarding said he’d like to know too. r e s e n t i n g cash for keys, then their tenan“I’m confused about Core De- they issued an N-13 cy over the what Core is doing,” velopment saying the units are past year.

Wilkins said of the no- Group, but mold infested, and now In January tice and e-mails. “At first no answers of 2022, six they’ve sent an e-mail they had their represen- were rebuildings, tative offer cash for keys, ceived as of saying the units will be i n c l u d then they issued an N-13 press time. demolished.” ing five saying the units are mold As for - Paralegal Jeff Wilkins f o u r- p l e x infested, and now they’ve M o n p e t i t es on Pearl sent an e-mail saying the receiving two notices to Crescent and one on Orunits will be demolished. vacate after her death, chard Heights, were pur“If I’m confused; just Wilkins said he had to chased by Core. Accordimagine how the tenants “see it with his own eyes ing to tenants, the sale Continue from page 1

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A hired paralegal from Welland, now the subject of an official Ontario Law Society complaint,

offered cash for keys to some residents, but also told other tenants black mold in the building was a dangerous health hazard.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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Local farmers share the bounty apples and fresh strawberries from a Tupperville greenhouse were among the cornucopia of items recently donated by the Kent Federation of AgPain Court carrots, Cedar Springs’ riculture to local food banks.

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A couple more questions you may ask yourself: “Who should I have as my estate trustee (formerly referred to as an executor/executrix)?”

The estate trustee is essentially the business manager of the estate. Ensure you have the proper person acting in that role. Ideally they would have a bit of business acumen, and would have peace keeper traits. Ensure that this person will carry out your wishes the way you want them. Remember, when you pass away, your estate trustee can take creative license with your funeral plans. An estate trustee has the power to change your wishes from burial to cremation, or cremation to burial, so ensure it is someone you trust.

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LeClair said Chatham-Kent’s food bank problems are exacerbated by unaffordable housing and lack of opportunity for the unsheltered who are disabled or affected by mental illness.

“Not everybody is employable,” LeClair added. “Sometimes all we can do is offer help in the moment.”

The spike in rent is even forcing those with jobs to access the food bank to make ends meet.

LeClair called the KFA’s ongoing support “a real blessing,” not only for the fresh produce but for donations of protein-packed foods such as ground pork.

The KFA uses cash donations to purchase and package meats throughout the year, providing essential nutrition for needy families.

“People can make a meal with this,” LeClair said, noting finding protein sources is an ongoing challenge for food banks.

Snobelen said the KFA is happy to help.

“A good thing for the food banks is a consistent supply,” he said. “That’s what we use the cash donations for.”

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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Revving up for a cold night

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

The nights are cold, but the donations are warm for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNoY).

On Feb. 25, participants will walk and raise money for CNoY, which is a fundraiser for NeighbourLink, a non-profit organization that helps those in need in Chatham-Kent.

This year will mark the seventh such event in Chatham, Al Baker, managing director of NeighbourLink and main organizer of CNoY said, this year’s goal is $60,000, and he’s hopeful to see it met and exceeded in much the

same manner as last year.

In 2022, the event raised about $80,000, important dollars to keep NeighbourLink running.

“We don’t get any regular government funding,” Baker said. “This is our major fundraiser for the year. It really helps with our general operating expenses, paying the rent, keeping the lights on, etc.”

Baker added there are various government grants available, but for specific programs.

“In my view, $60,000 is a success,” he said of the target. “But if we get $80,000, great! It will go to good use.”

Baker said the event has grown since its inception, went virtual during the pandemic, but is back to normal this year.

In 2022, people walked in person again, but this year will see a return to a warm chili supper for all participants after the event.

The walk begins and ends at the former St. Agnes School in Chatham on Croydon Street, which is the future home for the new Indwell supportive housing project.

“People will arrive around 4 p.m. and they will go through a lineup to receive their toque.

There will be coffee, tea

and hot chocolate,” Baker explained. “Then we’ll have an opening ceremony. People will go and to the walk – it’s 5K – and that should take about an hour. Afterwards there will be the hot chili supper.”

The socializing is always an important part of the event. Last year, Baker said there was no postwalk meal, but that didn’t stop people from gathering outside the Indwell site and chat.

“Last year, it was very cold and we couldn’t go inside, but people still hung around,” Baker said.

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Municipal personnel and Coldest Night of the Year organizers show their team effort in the Feb. 25 fundraiser to help Chatham-Kent’s most vulnerable citizens.

Baker said you can also sign up on the website as a participant or to volunteer.

NeighbourLink represents a network of churches in Chatham-Kent partnered together to provide practical help to those in need by linking them to supportive volunteers or existing services.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Opinion C-K loses another stellar citizen The passing of Lynn McGeachy-Schulz will leave a large hole in the Chatham-Kent community.

McGeachy-Schulz passed away Feb. 13, closing her life’s story that had so many important chapters for Chatham-Kent.

Pick a charitable organization or non-profit, and chances are McGeachy-Schulz had some attachment or influence.

It began as an employee. Her first job was helping kids at the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent, working with children in the therapy pool.

She helped develop new programs during her time there.

From the treatment centre, McGeachy-Schulz moved onto St. Clair College, where she became principal.

Her involvement there helped see the development of the HealthPlex, the student residence and more.

During her time employed, or retired, McGeachy-Schulz didn’t just dabble in working with non-profits, she waded in to have a profound impact.

Her impact is felt on such projects

and with such organizations as the YMCA and the new facility on Courthouse Lane in Chatham; the Chatham-Kent Hospice; the new Pet and Wildlife Rescue facility on Park Avenue East; St. Andrew’s Residence; the Rotary Club; hospital auxiliary committee; the Children’s Treatment Centre and its Butterfly Build effort; and the St. Clair College board of governors.

In her “spare” time, she also worked as a consultant.

McGeachy-Schulz has impacted the lives – for the better – of many local residents.

As her obituary accurately reads, “Thank you for being you. Thank you for being a gift in our lives, we are truly blessed.”

Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at the Links of Kent Golf Club & Event Centre, on Indian Creek Road in Chatham on Feb. 24 at 1 p.m.

A celebration of life will follow.

We have a feeling this will be very well attended, with hundreds showing up to pay their respects and say thanks to such a pillar of the community.

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Private clinic confusion Editor: I’ve been watching TV News, reading newspapers and I’m still trying to really understand what’s entailed with surgeries, etc. at the private clinics to ease up our hospital beds.

The part they don’t seem to really tell you is will it cost us out of our pockets, or will OHIP pay so much for certain

treatments, and we pay the rest. If so, then the people who can afford to pay will be getting treated.

It’s looking like an opening for private health care system, maybe, We certainly have been spoiled, and got so used to it.

I hope it’s not the case of all good things must come to an end, like one or two have.

The local paper said, big things will happen in 2023. I hope our health care won’t be one of them.

Ruth Draper Chatham

Nurse deserves job back Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to Chatham-Kent councillors.

Editor: I was shocked to hear of the firing of a public health nurse who raised two important questions about the policy of the C-K Health Unit, namely the practice of charging for provincially funded medication and the fact that an employee of the Health Unit was based inside the premises of a group that has a particular stance on abortion, a right within Canada.

The optics on this are very negative for Chatham-Kent, and her dismissal will result in substantial legal costs in defending it, and she will almost certainly be awarded a substantial settlement.

There are legitimate questions which perhaps should have been asked and answered in a council meeting, and policy should have been changed, however, she chose another way to bring this practice to the

attention of Chatham-Kent residents, she should be thanked for that and not dismissed.

Councillors must get to the bottom of this and not allow administration to hide behind the confidentiality shield.

She is a whistle blower who acted in the best interests of the residents of Chatham-Kent and she deserves to be re-instated.

John Willatt Chatham

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Golf, sunshine and…a balloon?

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

For the past 35 years, Larry and Cathy Landry have headed south for the winter, to Little River, South Carolina, to escape the cold of southwestern Ontario and enjoy some golf.

Being on the Intercoastal Waterway, it’s a great place to relax and watch the boats go by. But earlier this month, the boat traffic increased, with many of them being allgrey, U.S. Navy vessels.

Larry said the U.S. Navy has used nearby Cherry Grove as a staging area for supplying its heavier

ships dispatched to recover the remains of the Chinese spy balloon that was shot out of the sky Feb. 4.

They didn’t see the balloon getting blown out of the sky, but Larry and Cathy, formerly of Chatham-Kent who now call Windsor home, have been curious onlookers in the aftermath.

“Where we live, it’s just a few miles from here... one of the few entrances to the ocean (from the Intercoastal Waterway),” he explained. “What’s been happening is the small boats – navy-type vessels – are up and down here all day long.”

It’s all part of the resup-

ply effort for the larger vessels that operated about eight miles off the coast, salvaging the remains of the balloon.

Along with the Navy boats are Navy hovercraft. The Landrys have seen these come right up onto the beach to pick up supplies, and drop off some of what was recovered.

“One day, the whole bow was loaded with the balloon itself,” Larry said.

The spy balloon was an estimated 200 feet in diameter.

“Today, we took a drive, and a big amphibious unit was starting to load up all the food,” he said Feb. 15

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Provisions are loaded onto a U.S, Navy hovercraft at Cherry Grove Beach in South Carolina recently. A couple of Chatham-Kent ex-pat snowbirds, Larry and Cathy Landry, winter in the area and experienced all the commotion over the recovery effort for the Chinese spy balloon shot down earlier this month.

of a large hovercraft gathering supplies.

Once it was loaded up, navy personnel advised everyone to clear the area.

The engines spooled up and sand flew every-

where.

“The noise and vibration was shaking all the buildings in the area,” Larry said of the hovercraft’s departure.

The naval effort has cer-

tainly led to a lot of curiosity from vacationers and residents alike.

“Between golfing and watching the boats go by, this is how we spend our winter,” Larry said.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023

News

Inclusivity effort earns accolades

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A powerful video outlining five tips for inclusivity has earned top honours for Chatham-Kent.

C-K’s Economic Development Services and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) team were recently recognized for their marketing campaign to help local business support members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the workplace.

Chatham-Kent placed first out of 444 Ontario municipalities in the Inclusive Community Based Initiatives and Programming category at the recent Economic Developers Council of Ontario Awards of Excellence conference in Toronto.

“The reception this campaign has received is yet another sign that Chatham-Kent is growing, not just in economy and infrastructure, but in the understanding and acceptance of our diverse population,” said Eric Labadie, economic development’s marketing and communications official. “It was a welcome surprise and a big win for us.”

Labadie said the video can be especially helpful for smaller momand-pop shops that don’t have access to the kind of resources that can be found in a large corporate human resources department.

“The topic may not be top of mind for smaller businesses and the video offers ways these smaller businesses can help,” he explained.

Labadie said the video was filmed in just seven days in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the Chatham-Kent Gay Pride Association.

The campaign was launched during Pride Week in August 2022 to raise awareness about supporting 2SLGTBQ+ employees, as well as spreading awareness about local groups, allies, resources and advocates within C-K. Rebecca Haskell-Thomas, the municipality’s co-ordinator of DEIJ, congratulated the economic development team on the effort and all who supported it.

“Our efforts help make our whole community better, “ Haskell-Thomas said. “When people feel safe and welcome, they are more likely to invest, live and work in Chatham-Kent.”

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THE MAJOR ITEMS CONSIST OF: Quotations for the lease of approximately 329.53 acres of property at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport to be used for agricultural purposes. The Municipality intends to enter into a three year lease agreement with the selected bidder with an option for two additional one year renewals, based on the needs of the Municipality.

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Now, for the fourth time, Mike Dorner, Ray O’Phee and Howie Morton are putting together a A trio of childhood friends in Friends of Chatham Gathering Chatham are three amigos on a to raise funds for the C-K Hospice.

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In lieu of a cover charge, goodwill donations are being collected for hospice with any such donations over $20 offering a chance to win some of the prizes.

The March event is the first that’s been held since the COVID-19 pandemic shut things down in 2020.

“I’m thinking this one’s going to be extraordinary,” Morton said, as the three held a recent organizing meeting.

The Friends of Chatham Gathering is all about the party, but the reason behind the event is serious.

Retirees Morton, Dorner and O’Phee kept meeting at the wakes and funerals of friends repeatedly, which brought them to the realization it was high time to celebrate together while they are alive.

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Howie Morton, Mike Dorner and Ray O’Phee raise a toast to the upcoming Friends of Chatham Gathering to be held at the KBD Club on Byng Avenue March 11. The event is held to bring old and new friends together and raise funds for the Chatham-Kent Hospice.

from as far away as Saskatchewan.

All three say it’s been a good decision.

“We all grew up together,” Morton said. “It’s so good to see people you’ve known from as far back as grade school.”

The trio was worried the first gathering was going to be a flop.

Nobody arrived at the noon-

hour start but a short time later the KBD Club was packed.

The Friends of Chatham Gathering will begin at noon, with no cut off time planned. A special moment of silence to show respect for those who have passed on will be held at 4 p.m.

If interested in finding out more about the event, contact the KBD Club at 519-354-5603.

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News

Electoral riding reduction for C-K?

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

If approved by the federal government, proposed boundary changes for the riding of Chatham-Kent– Leamington will significantly alter the political landscape.

The proposed change will dissolve the current riding of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, with all of Chatham-Kent to be housed in one riding.

The change means that Chatham-Kent will have only two elected representatives instead of four, with one Member of Parliament in Ottawa and one Member of Provincial Parliament in the Ontario Legislature.

Under the change, longtime Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton and MP Lianne Rood, now in her second

term, will no longer represent Wallaceburg and North Kent.

Instead, they will serve constituents in a new riding called Middlesex-London, which will stretch from Newbury to Lucan and take in 37,000 residents in north London.

McNaughton, Ontario’s Minister of Labour and Skills Development, has been instrumental in helping rural residents retain services and has played a key role in helping Wallaceburg keep its hospital.

The veteran politician has served the predominantly rural riding of L-K-M since he was first elected in 2011.

In an e-mail statement, McNaughton said he will continue to help Chatham-Kent residents.

“Regardless of boundaries, I’ll always serve

the people of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex,” McNaughton wrote.

“We have accomplished so much, together, and there’s more work to do.”

He said he’s excited to get “shovels in the ground” for the new Wallaceburg hospital, as well as supporting farmers, small business and helping more young people get into skilled trades.

Conservative Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MP Lianne Rood, who was born in London and attended college and university there, said she will miss the connections she’s developed in Wallaceburg, Dresden and Chatham.

“It’s a little disappointing when you are losing some of the people you’ve represented,” Rood said.

“I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the people in the area and have some

great relationships.”

Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff said the changes, if approved, have both pros and cons.

On the upside, Canniff said the change will eliminate voter confusion, but on the down side it means Chatham-Kent will have fewer voices at the table.

Originally, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario wanted to divide Chatham-Kent into three ridings and Sarnia-Lambton in two. One of the bigger changes would have seen Wallaceburg and North Kent join the riding of Sarnia-Lambton.

Public consultations were h e l d last fall w i t h t h e municipality official-

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“I like the fact that they

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“That’s always a good sign.”

Tentatively, the change would come into effect in 2024.

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Thursday, February 23, 2023: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Euchre at 1:00pm. Everyone welcome.

• Black History Month Family Storytime at the CKPL Blenheim Branch from 11:00am to 11:30am.

Celebrate Black History Month at the library by joining us for our monthly before-opening-hours Family Storytime! This event is geared towards participants between the ages of 0-5, though older siblings are welcome.

• The 60th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Service will be held at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside the bus depot) beginning at 12:10pm until 12:35pm and will be followed by a sandwich luncheon in the parish hall. The theme this year is “Peace and Reconciliation.”

The speaker this week is The Rev. Greg Simpson, St. Andrews United Church. Free will offering to help Outreach within our community.

• We Can Create at CKPL. February: Spring Floral. 6:00pm. Paint bright floral artwork to welcome spring. All materials provided.

Seats are limited, register with library staff 519.354.2940, text 519.401.7174 or email cklibrary@ chatham-kent.ca. Ages 16+.

Friday, February 24, 2023: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm.

Supper served from 4:00-6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are liver & onions or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

• Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. Every Friday. 2:00pm4:00pm. Are you looking for a creative outlet? Need some time to escape the everyday? Come and connect with people of all ages and skill levels while colouring away the stress of the day. Come alone or bring a friend. No registration required, come and go as you please.

Saturday, February 25, 2023: • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William Street S., Chatham presents “Lift Every Voice” at 7pm. In celebration of Black History Month, this concert features musical works of famous Black composers, specifically targeting the civil rights era. Suggested donation $15. Everyone is welcome! For further information www.standrewschatham.org/ music or call 519-352-0010.

• 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. open 11:00am–9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 3:00pm–5:30pm.

Entertainment by the Good Company from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

Sunday, February 26, 2023: • Creekside Church - 10:00 a.m at the Adult Lifestyle Centre, Merritt Ave. Haven’t been to church in a while? Come find community with us. creeksidechurch.ca Tuesday, February 28, 2023: • Chess Club at Chatham Branch of CKPL. 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Drop in program. Great opportunity to learn new strategies by playing with different players. All ages and all skill levels are welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:30am–1:30pm.

Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Euchre or Shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Black History Month Puzzles (Virtual). Head over to CKPL’s Facebook page for a new virtual puzzle each week that celebrates the rich history of Chatham-Kent’s Black community.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023: • Beginner Salsa Group Classes at 7:30pm. $20 per person, $30 per couple. 106 William St. N. (Bigwhite house across from the park) For more info on the classes visit our website www.londonsalsaacademy.ca or send us and email to info@londonsalsaacademy.ca.

Thursday, March 2, 2023: • The 60th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Service will be held at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside the bus depot) beginning at 12:10pm until 12:35pm and will be followed by a sandwich luncheon in the parish hall. The theme this year is “Peace and Reconciliation.”

The speaker this week is The Rev. Albert Lambkin, First Baptist Church. Free will offering to help Outreach within our community.

Friday, March 3, 2023: • Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. Every Friday. 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Are you looking for a creative outlet? Need some time to escape the everyday? Come and connect with people of all ages and skill levels while colouring away the stress of the day. Come alone or bring a friend. No registration required, come and go as you please.

• St. Peter’s on the Thames is hosting The World Day of Prayer service for the Tilbury area. We are located at 5425 Tecumseh Line, Tilbury, ON. Service begins at 2:00pm. For more info: https:// worlddayofprayer.net/index.html.

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The next Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s concert will be in celebration of Black History Month.

The concert will be presented on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, on William Street in Chatham.

The program will highlight the musical works of famous Black composers of the 20th century to the present day.

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Duke Ellington, Oscar Petersen, William Grant Still, Harry T. Burleigh and others. There will be a variety of spirituals, art songs and gospel music.

The 60-voice St. Andrew’s Concert Choir will be featured, as well as vocalists that include soprano Christine Baribeau, tenor Colin Bell, tenor Andrew Derynck and alto Victoria Hoshowsky.

Violinist Jennifer Trinca will

perform, as well as organist Nancy Tapley who will perform on St. Andrew’s 100-year-old Casavant pipe organ.

All performers are from the Chatham-Kent area.

Donations (suggested $15 per adult) will be gratefully accepted at the door. All proceeds go to support the music program at St. Andrew’s.

For further information call 519-352-0010 or visit www. standrewschatham.org.

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Classifieds Obituaries A resident of Chatham, Donald P. MacKenzie, passed away peacefully at Riverview Gardens, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the young age of 90. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Don was the son of the late Hannah and Gus MacKenzie. Beloved husband of Anne for almost 69 years. Survived by loving children Donnie MacKenzie (Lori), Mary Ann Rumble (Brian), John MacKenzie (Michele), and Debbie Neve (Bob).

Forever missed by 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters and their spouses.

Survived by sister Mary Gallant (late Eddie), sisters-in-law Pat Bonvarlez (late Frank), Pauline LeDrew Bonvarlez (Lorn) and Audrey Young (late Cecil). Also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Don was a member of St. Joseph’s Church. He worked for 43 years at Ontario Steel/Rockwell/MSSC and then enjoyed retirement for 30 years. He enjoyed the casino, playing cards, fishing, and most of all spending time with his family. Special thanks to Dr Dixon and all the special, compassionate staff at Riverview Gardens. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Donations to his favourite charity Outreach for Hunger will be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc

Mrs. Janice Lott At the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Sunday, February 12th, 2023, Mrs. Janice Lott of Chatham passed away peacefully in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Robert (2001). Loving mother of John (Linda), Diane Stacey (Robert), David (Mary Ann), and Andrew.

Proud grandmother to Rachel, Emily, John Jr, Haley and Kayla. Loving Great Grandmother to Josh, Pauline, Alice, and Charlie. She is survived by her brother Ed and predeceased by her parents Arthur and Ivy Crowe, and her sisters Anne, Marg, and Dolores. She will be missed dearly by many nieces and nephews. Janice was a retired school teacher. She was an avid reader, loved to discuss literature and world events and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and card games.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Chatham-Kent Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion during the time she was there.

Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington St. West, Chatham, Ontario, 519-352-2710. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. On-line condolences may be shared at www.alexanderandhoulefuneralhome.ca

L. Douglas (Doug) Johnston passed away peacefully at Riverview Gardens surrounded by family on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in his 92nd year, after a valiant struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Chatham, Doug was the son of the late Marguerite Labombarbe & Archie Johnston. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Parker) for almost 65 years. Survived by loving children, Linda (Arley) Haskell, Graham (Christine) Johnston, Mark (Susan) Johnston. He was a proud papa to Amanda (Healy) Thompson, Justin Johnston, Kevin Johnston, Tyler Johnston, Lexi (Lucas) DeJonge, Rebecca (Joe) Haskell-Thomas, Christina Haskell (Kyle).

Great-grandpa to Audra, Sloan & Slade DeJonge, Forest Haskell-Thomas, Ellis & Auggie Thompson. Survived by his brother & sister-in-law, Joan & David Johnston. Predeceased by his brother & sister-in-law, Jacob & Margaret Johnston, sister & brother-in-law, Josephine & Arthur LaForge. He is survived by his sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Mary & John Cooper. He was a proud & popular uncle to several nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by Phyllis’ parents, Iola (nee Graham) & Charles Parker. He is also predeceased by his step-father-in-law, Howard Henderson, brother-in-law Jack Parker. Doug graduated from CVS, aspiring to have a career in woodworking. His first employment was at Daymond Company. A few years later, he followed in the footsteps of his father & grandfather and graduated from Detroit Barber College. He barbered for 13 years with Tom Ogle. He valued the friendship of many men he met there and children who were introduced to their first haircut.

In 1992, he changed gears and obtained employment at Eaton Yale as Service Operator. He viewed his work career as the best possible way to provide for his family. The most heartwarming for him were the 15 years after retirement during which he volunteered as Sacristan at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Retiring at age 80 due to declining health. Doug valued the company of many special friends throughout his years especially on vacations & New Years Eve. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 1412, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish & St. Agnes Catholic Church. He loved all sports but especially boxing, bowling, and baseball. He would want us to remember him by giving children a wagon ride along the block, walking his dog, or someone else’s dog he was babysitting. Or by doing a good deed for a neighbour or friend. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the wonderful caregivers at Eden Villa and Riverview Gardens 2nd Floor West. Friends to be received on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 11:00 am until the Funeral Liturgy at 1:00 pm.

Father Frank Leslie as officiant. Cremation has taken place with Interment at a later date. In memory of Doug donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society, the Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.

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Obituaries It is with deep sorrow but also incredible pride and respect that the family of

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announce his passing on February 15, 2023.

After nearly 8 years of battling colon cancer with absolutely everything he could possibly throw at it, the miserable disease put forth a full body offensive tackle that Brian could not defend. Right up until the end he fought hard and refused to give up. As Brian put it, he went out kicking and screaming, not peacefully and serene. For those who were on this cancer road trip from hell with Brian know that he left no stone unturned and did whatever he had to do to fight the cancer. He had specific things he wanted to accomplish and things he wanted to see his children achieve which gave him the strength to withstand the severe sickness from chemotherapy, the irritating skin rashes, the pain following ablations on the liver, the multiple surgeries, and the many rounds of radiation. Through it all he continued to do what needed to be done around the house, maintain the cars, play on a ball team with Aaron, be crew chief for Aaron at Grand Bend Speedway, go to Montreal to see Ashley play basketball, travel to Halifax and Ottawa to get Ashley settled for university, and even continued to design and manufacture goal equipment. He was truly amazing and defied all statistical odds of survival.

Brian had many talents and succeeded at whatever he ventured to try. He was a self-taught goalie, known as Shakey, and played for the Tilbury Selects at one point in his career. He could roller skate circles around people, including Chris when they met at the Roller Alley and fell in love. Brian got his motorcycle licence and enjoyed the open road on his Harley. He played baseball in the summers, but his favourite ball season was the one he played on the same team as Aaron. In the mix was also scuba diving that brought him a great deal of pleasure and that he hoped to do again some day in warm water instead of the usual frigid waters of Tobermory. He was also a self-taught crew chief when he got Aaron into racing at Delaware and then Grand Bend. It was trial and error but he never gave up trying to go faster. Last but not least, Brian taught himself how to design and manufacture goal equipment, out of this was born Jackson Goal Equipment. He proudly made each piece of equipment by hand with attention to detail and perfection. Working on a shoe string budget he was unable to compete with the big names in the NHL but he did get his foot in the door when he was commissioned by the Red Wings to build shoulder pads for a few players, namely Brett Hull and Steve Yzerman. He was beyond excited one time watching a game and Hull’s jersey being pulled up during a fight and seeing the shoulder pads displayed, with the Jackson logo. Brian continued to design equipment right up until the end.

Brian is survived by and will be missed beyond words by his wife of 38 years, Christine. He was the proud father of Aaron (Victoria Snyder) and Ashley (Jeremy Thompson), who were both his inspiration to fight and survive. Brian is the son of Clayton and Clara (2020) Jackson of Chatham and is the brother of Sharon Jackson and Mark (Michelle) Jackson. Brother-in-law of Ruth and Bill Toth, Sheree (Dave 2017) Fraser, Penny and Jed Kanter, and Wayne and Mary Edwards. Uncle to Lauren and Adam Jackson, James (Leslie) Toth, Jason (Sara) Moran, Tiffany Black, Darren Moran and great-uncle to Miranda Toth, Lucas, Cooper and Cruz Moran. Predeceased by his mother and father-in-law Margaret and Floyd (Sparky) Moran, and brother-in-law Dennis Moran (1999). He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, and will be terribly missed by his sweet dog Chloe.

A special thank you to Dr. Karen Hahn of the LHSC and all of the many doctors and nurses who helped him fight this awful disease and who provided innovative treatments that helped him survive for nearly 8 years. A heartfelt thanks to the nurses and doctors in the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Cancer Suite who took such good care of Brian when he had treatments that he actually looked forward to going as he thought of all of you as friends. Also a special thanks to the Emergency Room staff at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance who helped him many times over the years and who always provided excellent and compassionate care. Thank you to Dr. Jones, Carolyn and Jolane who were always there for Brian no matter what the time or the issue. Last but not least, thank you to all of the incredible staff and volunteers at the Chatham-Kent Hospice. Each and every one of you made the end of this road trip so peaceful, painless, and dignified for Brian and allowed his family to have quality time with him when it was needed most.

In keeping with Brian’s wishes, there will be no service but instead at some point his family will scatter his ashes along his favourite route to ride his Harley. If you want to honour Brian’s memory the family asks that you consider donating to the London Health Sciences Centre Regional Cancer Program or the Chatham-Kent Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc.

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BONNIE JINKS

March 11, 1951 - February 24, 2021 Two years ago I lost My teenage girlfriend My best friend My wife for almost 50 years The mother of our two sons The grandmother of our two grandsons The love of my life My Soulmate A sister to Lois and Janet Lovingly remembered by Murray, Alan, Elizabeth, Matthew, Colin and Mark

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The family of the late Dollie Tanguay wish to thank all those who provided excellent care for our Mother as her life’s journey came to an end. The Staff of Maple City Residence; CKHA; 4th floor, Medicine A and 3rd floor, Continuing Care. Our wish that our Mother be comfortable and peaceful was granted with care and compassion.

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Gregory Alvin Wellerd 60, Friday, February 10, 2023 McKinlay Funeral Home

Lisa Howard 57, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Cornelis “Cor” Vreugdenhil 82, Saturday, February 11, 2023 McKinlay Funeral Home

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Joe-Anne Atkinson 78, Monday, February 13, 2023 McKinlay Funeral Home

Nancy Bell (Edgerton) 73, Thursday, February 9, 2023 Life Transitions

Cherysh Loyal 53, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 McKinlay Funeral Home

Ronald Truax 49, Saturday, February 11, 2023 Life Transitions

Douglas Johnston 92, Thrusday, February 16, 2023 McKinlay Funeral Home

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