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In search of a ‘Forever Home’

Recognizing impaired drivers

Golden Rescue brings happiness to retrievers worldwide

By Devan Mighton In Istanbul, a golden retriever is considered a status pet. A sign of wealth, prosperity, and growth as a family. Unfortunately, for some of these puppies that are taken in, in Turkey, their fate is already sealed.

Dogs cost money. Between shots, upkeep, housing, accessories, food, and entertainment, owning one can amount to the same financial stress as welcoming a child.

What was once a cute little puppy will grow to an eventual 90-100 lb. dog that needs love, attention, and room to burn energy. Fortunately, for these dogs, Turkey is a no-kill country. Unfortunately, instead of turning these dogs in, desperate owners turn them out to the streets or dump them in local forests.

Here in Canada, golden retrievers are rescued and supported by Golden Rescue, a nationwide, Barrie-based non-for-profit that was founded in 1990. With no paid staff and completely volunteer operated, Golden Rescue rescues, fosters, and plays matchmaker for thousands of golden retriever and golden-mix souls who

have been left to the wind.

In 2005, LaSalle resident Kelly Blais became a volunteer for Golden Rescue and soon adopted her own retrievers—George and Murphy.

The threesome soon grew to a foursome as Blais' partner Mike Kakuk of AM800's The Morning Drive with Mike and Lisa entered the fold. Since then, the power couple have donated their time, energy, and advocacy to the Golden Rescue cause.

"I have an affinity for goldens, but

I have other dogs as well," admits Blais. "I think that golden retrievers have this real uniqueness about their personality. They're loving, they're goofy, they're great family pets in the sense that they love all people, they love other animals, they love life."

Blais, who considers herself an animal lover, says that she has owned golden retrievers her entire life.

"They're just a really good family dog," she adds. "I think they appeal to a broad range of individuals based on their personality and characteristics."

Golden Rescue operates through volunteers that are positioned across Canada. To date, they have rescued over 4,100 dogs. Originally focussed in Ontario and Quebec, the single-breed rescue has expanded over the years to Western Canada and the Maritime Provinces.

"Thirty-two years and we're still doing what we do," states Blais. "We've grown substantially over our 32 years. We started out as a handful of volunteers and have expanded across Canada.

We have 500-plus volunteers across Canada—from placement FOREVER HOME, PAGE 03

COVID numbers are on the rise

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative

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Chatham-Kent’s COVID numbers are on the rise once again. According to the public health unit’s weekly update, 43 new high-risk

cases were reported between July 10 and 16. The seven-day rolling average is up to six. Two weeks ago, the daily average sat at three.

The positivity rate locally now sits at 9.9 percent, up from 5.2 the week before. This is compared to a

provincial rate of 14.9 percent.

Public Health officials highlighted these are only the cases that test positive at the COVID assessment centre or through official channels. Countless others conduct home testing and self-isolate.

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Const. Josh Fikweert is a trained Drug Recognition Expert with the Chatham-Kent Police Service. – Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative There’s nothing wrong with an adult having a few tokes, a few drinks or maybe a THC-infused gummy bear.

That is, until the person who is a little too high gets behind the wheel.

Const. Josh Flikweert, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) with the Chatham-Kent Police Service said deciding to drive while impaired can have catastrophic consequences.

“It’s a choice you make,” the veteran officer explained in an interview with The Chatham Voice. “Driving is not a right, it’s a privilege."

While serving as a patrol officer, the 18-year CKPS veteran developed a special interest in impaired driving. Flikweert decided to deepen his knowledge of the issue and trained in the United States to become the second DRE on the C-K police team.

Now he’s the officer who determines if a suspected impaired driver is truly impaired and has to figure out by what.

While the signs of too much alcohol are obvious and a breath sample on an Intoxilyzer machine quickly determines if a suspect is impaired, figuring out if a driver is impaired by drugs, is a different challenge.

Flikweert said the process begins when an officer engages with a citizen, perhaps after pulling them over.

“They (the police) recognize something is off with the person, but they really don’t know what it is,” he added.

But thanks to pro-action, many of Chatham-Kent’s officers are now trained in conducting Standard Field Sobriety Tests of suspected impaired drivers at the roadside.

The assessment includes eye

movements, standing on one leg and walking the line.

If the motorist fails, they are transported to the police station where the DRE puts them through a battery of tests.

The suspect’s blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature and pupil size are all checked, because as Flikweert explained, “different drugs do different things.”

Urine samples are also taken which are sent to Toronto for further analysis.

Then it's up to the DRE to pinpoint what substance the driver is impaired by. Under Canada’s Criminal Code, there are seven categories of drug impairment, ranging from depressants to narcotic analgesics.

“It’s like a puzzle,” Flikweert said of the process. “I get all these little pieces and clues and have to put them together.”

According to Flikweert, there’s rarely a drug-impaired driver that uses just one drug. Most users engage in “poly-drug use,” he said, with the big ones in Chatham-Kent being fentanyl and methamphetamine to a lesser extent.

According to 2019 statistics from MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, impaired driving is a major concern. The latest data from 2019 shows an average of 10 federal criminal charges and provincial short-term suspensions for alcohol or drug-impaired driving are laid every hour in Canada.

Some public health agencies say substance abuse rose exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic – as people tried to cope – but there are no official studies to support the claim.

However, there’s plethora of IMPAIRED DRIVERS, PAGE 07

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Innovation Outpost @Urban Surf – Keeping your brand afloat

Wilder Side of the Law

Suing Mother Nature

WEtech Alliance and Libro Credit Union launch new supports for entrepreneurs

By Matt Weingarden There’s a new way to support rural entrepreneurs, thanks to the launch of a partnership between WEtech Alliance and Libro Credit Union.

Innovation Outposts are being set up across Essex County and Chatham-Kent, using business and community spaces to connect the people behind local start-ups and businesses.

The program will host regular events and support business development through education and better links to other support groups and programs.

“We realize that our region’s entrepreneurs, particularly those in more rural areas, have access to fewer resources than their peers in urban areas and face greater challenges in starting and scaling their companies,” said Adam Frye, director of Operations and Partnerships at WEtech Alliance.

Fitness. Adventure. Passion.

Included in the first session was Urban Surf Co., a locally based fitness and adventure company located at 55E. Pike Creek Rd. in Lakeshore.

The company, who are celebrating its 10th anniversary in business, specialize in paddle board and kayak rentals, marina, summer camp, pottery classes and fitness sessions.

The event featured a start-up branding presentation with Tia Hughes, a Lakeshore based female founder and branding expert and a brand presentation with Danielle Chevalier and Chris Mingay, founders and owners of Urban Surf Co., followed by a complimentary sunset paddle board experience.

Participants were taught how to focus on various strategies and tips in keeping a start-up brand afloat as an entrepreneur. The event helped to create opportunities to network with entrepreneurs, business support organizations, partners and

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Danielle Chevalier and Chris Mingay, founders and owners of Urban Surf Co.,recently hosted a branding event, entitled Innovation Outpost for up and coming business owners via WE Tech Alliance and Libro Credit Union.

community members.

“This program is great for those just starting a business…it’s a chance to meet, share ideas and some the of challenges new business owners might face and learn from each other,” said Chris Mingay.

For Minguay and Chevalier, the 10 years in business has been challenging, yet rewarding, while keeping their brand top of mind. Since starting the business, they have grown to over 40 staff members.

“We continue to grow and we want to offer all of our customers an amazing experience,” added Chevalier.

The couple says they have a summer full of events line up for the public. So many if fact, they suggest visiting their website for all the details at Urbansurf.ca.

Partnership between WEtech Alliance and Libro Credit Union The Innovation Outposts program builds upon the success of a sixyear partnership between WEtech Alliance and Libro Credit Union.

“We want to empower entrepreneurs and their communities by connecting them to each other and to the regional resource network and bridging the rural innovation divide,” said Lori Atkinson, Libro’s regional manager in Windsor-Essex.

“We believe rural entrepreneurship is a key element to rural revitalization and regional economic impact and prosperity.”

Natalie Close, Libro regional manager for Lambton, Kent and Middlesex Counties, said: “This is about creating opportunities to succeed, and making sure people with great ideas can make them work, wherever they are. It’s vital for rural economies to have supports like this, and it aligns well with Libro’s many years working with the rural community, especially in agriculture.” said Natalie Close, Libro Regional Manager for Lambton, Kent and Middlesex Counties For the next year, there will be Innovation Outposts hosting events in Amherstburg, Chatham-Kent, Lakeshore and Kingsville.

All entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, potential entrepreneurs, students, and community members are invited.

This is a three-year partnership, aiming to connect more than 250+ entrepreneurs with entrepreneurial training support hosting 10 events annually across Essex County and Chatham-Kent For more information on the Innovation Outposts program, visit: wetech-alliance.com/outposts

McGregor Music Festival makes impactful return after two-year hiatus McGregor Music Festival held its first in-person event in two years.

The June festival, featuring local bands and a classic car show, raised over $76,000 in support of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Patient Assistance Fund and with Robes for Radiation.

“It felt good to be back after two years. We had 900 people attend the 31st Annual McGregor Music Festival for Cancer. The weather was perfect, and people came out to enjoy the music, raffles and of course the Pig Auction. said Sue LeClair, event chair, McGregor Music Festival.

The Patient Assistance Fund is available for patients for emergency use when all other forms of financial assistance are not available.

The Cancer Program provides radiation treatment to approximately 115 patients each day. While waiting to receive radiation treatment, our patients are provided with Robes for Radiation; high quality robes stored in a warming cabinet.

These robes not only provide warmth for radiation patients,

but also modesty and comfort over their hospital gowns.

For more than 30 years, the McGregor Music Festival has provided summer fun and entertainment for the Windsor region while raising more than $400,000 for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.

“We say a big thank you to all the bands, sponsors, volunteers, and classic car enthusiasts that come out to make it a super day,” added LeClair.

We were on a brief family holiday around London, Ontario recently. One afternoon, a line of strong thunderstorms came rolling through, somewhat unexpectedly.

Along with them, came a lot of rain.

Like torrential downpour, roads covered in water, windshield wipers running at super-high speed and not keeping up kind of rain.

We were safe and dry in our vehicle, marvelling at Mother Nature’s awesome power. However, the motorcyclists riding ahead of us did not

appear to share our enthusiasm, let alone our level of dryness. As we came to a slight bend in the road, Biker 1 started to lose traction and we watched as his back end started to ‘fish-tail’ violently, throwing Biker 1 from the bike. Bikers 2-5 immediately pulled over, as did we.

To our amazement, Biker 1 was unscathed. Amazingly, he only had some ripped clothing and a scratch to his helmet. He was in good spirits and already laughing over the matter.

As we said our goodbyes and gave our well-wishes, Biker 4 recognized me and said “Hey, can he sue Mother Nature? It’s her fault for dumping all that rain on us, isn’t it?”. I laughed it off and jokingly replied that if he figures out how, he is a better lawyer than me.

Truth be told, this is a question I get periodically. People usually know that they cannot collect money from Mother Nature. However, they wonder whether their own insurance company will cover them, similar to when a criminal in a stolen vehicle causes an accident and their own insurance company covers them. The answer is still no, but if you figure out how, please let me know because I have a job offer for you and you are clearly a better lawyer than me.

Run for Rocky returns after five-year hiatus Funds raised support local Gay Straight Alliance Clubs across the county

After a five-year hiatus the Run for Rocky Legacy Project has partnered with Windsor-Essex Pride Fest to host the Run for Rocky, Saturday Aug. 6 on Pride Fest weekend.

The legacy of the money raised through the initial five years of the Run for Rocky event which took place from 2013-2017 created a one-of-a-kind funding model in Canada which supports Gay Straight Alliance Clubs in the Windsor Essex County region.

This year the Run for Rocky event will continue to support local GSA funding and will additionally support Windsor’s LGBTQ+ agencies. A portion of funds raised through this year’s R4R event will be donated to this area’s LGBTQ+ agencies including Windsor Pride Community, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and Trans Wellness Windsor.

The cohesive effort of all of these

agencies working together ensures that that our LGBTQ+ Community and their families in this region are supported by strong agencies that meet their required needs.

Many companies and organizations are finding the Run for Rocky the perfect outing which reflect their emphasis to support diverse workforces as well as to get staff together as a team who might be working remotely or in hybrid situations.

The event provides the ability for corporations to work as a team to fundraise for a worthy cause or simply come together with their families to walk or run.

The Run for Rocky has always been known as a great family friendly event which many companies appreciate.

Registration is now open for both teams and individual participants to register at www.runforrocky.com

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Reducing methane is a quick climate solution

By David Suzuki One of the quickest, most cost-effective ways to slow global heating is to reduce methane emissions. That’s because, although methane is a far more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, it remains in the atmosphere for a much shorter time.

Methane is around 85 times more potent than CO2 over a 20-year period, but most is removed from the atmosphere through oxidation within about 12 years. CO2 can remain in the atmosphere for hundreds or thousands of years, so its warming effects continue long after emissions are

reduced or eliminated. When more methane is released into the atmosphere than the amount removed, it contributes to climate change.

Methane accounts for a third or more of global heating since pre-industrial times and is also a main source of ground-level ozone pollution, which causes at least a million premature deaths every year.

More than 60 per cent is produced by human activities, mainly agriculture and oil and gas production and distribution, along with biogas burning and landfills. Natural sources include wetlands, permafrost, wildfires and termites. Atmospheric methane levels have increased by more than 150 per cent since industrialization and intensive agriculture began — and they continue to increase.

Although a good percentage of anthropogenic methane emissions come from agriculture, this methane starts as atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is captured by plants through photosynthesis and often released as methane by animals that eat the plants. Methane emissions from fossil fuels, on the other hand, start out

deep in the earth, where they’ve been stored away from the atmosphere for millions of years.

Regardless of the source, keeping excess methane from the atmosphere is crucial to resolving the climate crisis and to reducing pollution. There are many practical ways to do so and the effects would be quickly evident.

Unfortunately, as with many climate solutions, they’re meeting with resistance from industry.

According to the UN Environment Programme, “Human-caused methane emissions could be reduced by as much as 45 per cent within the decade.

This would avert nearly 0.3°C of global warming by 2045, helping to limit global temperature rise to 1.5˚C and putting the planet on track to achieve the Paris Agreement targets” — and “would also prevent 260,000 premature deaths, 775,000 asthma-related hospital visits, 73 billion hours of lost labour from extreme heat and 25 million tonnes of crop losses.”

Agricultural solutions range from improving livestock feed and cultivation practices to encouraging people to switch to more plant-based diets

and alternative protein sources.

For fossil fuels, the ultimate solution is to shift quickly from coal, oil and gas to renewable energy, along with energy efficiency and conservation. Shorterterm solutions include reducing leakage from coal mines, oil and gas production and pipelines, and recovering and using methane from operations.

But we’re going in the opposite direction. Methane emissions have been increasing rapidly over the past 15 years, and hit record highs in 2021. A recent study shows that, as more methane is emitted into to the atmosphere, less is being removed than previously, in part because increasing wildfires are affecting the ability of hydroxyl radicals to break it down.

As the world heats, sources like melting permafrost are also releasing methane. And rather than slowing fossil fuel production, industry and governments have been ramping up, especially with fossil gas, often misnamed “natural gas” and “liquefied natural gas” (LNG) — which is mostly methane. Industry has been reluctant to take responsibility for numerous leaking abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells, and

Windsor Federation of Musicians holding youth charity fundraiser

By Matt Weingarden The AFM Local 566 (Windsor Federation of Musicians) are hosting a youth charity fundraiser on Sunday August 14 at the Water's Edge Event Centre on Riverside Drive in Windsor beginning at 3 p.m.

“What started out years ago as a memorial concert for our late friend, Mitch Lewis has now become something that we can build on to help the next generation of musicians in our community,” said Rob Balint a director on the AFM board.

Tickets are $25 each, or a table of 8 is $160 All ticket sales go directly to the youth music fund to help support our local music programs in Windsor and Essex County and our next generation of musicians.

The organization is seeking sponsors at various levels to advertise at event.

“Local 566 and IATSE Local 580 were hit hard during the pandemic with most of us unable to work for the better part of two years,” continued Balint. “Now that we are moving back in the right direction, we wanted to kick start our youth program involvement, so we are reaching out for your support. Our community has been resilient, and we hope to reflect that pride in this event for years to come.”

Feature bands include The 519 Band, British Beat 66 and The Soul Shakers.

Complimentary pizza for everyone will be served, with cash bar.

“Covid stopped this event for 2 years and through this time we also lost other well- loved local musicians,”

added Balint.

“We feel that this event should honour them too, and be a part of a shared legacy we wish to foster.

Paying it forward the way our friends did will honour us as well.”

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volunteers, to intake volunteers, to fundraising and events, social media, and communications.

She says that Golden Rescue isn't just a rescue and adoption agency.

"Raising awareness, I think that's a big part of who we are—yes, we are all about rescuing and rehoming abandoned and displaced goldens, but a big part of our responsibility is educating the public on responsible pet ownership and I think that is where we succeed," explains Blais.

"We have an education advocacy team that will come and speak to a group of individuals—whether it be a workplace or a service group or even a school to educate people on the importance of being a responsible pet parent."

Since the mid-2000s, Golden Rescue has operated the Rescue Mission of Love—saving abandoned and stray goldens in Istanbul, Cairo,

and Mexico City. Blais says they have rescued over 1,500 international retrievers in that time through shelters that have been vetted and approved by Golden Rescue.

Unfortunately, for Golden Rescue and other international rescues, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is enacting a ban on the import of international dogs from 100 countries starting Sept. 28—World Rabies Day. "The hardest part for us is that rabies is 100 per cent controllable," says Blais. "We do not bring any dog in from another country that hasn't been vetted properly, hasn't had flea and tick medication, that hasn't been tested for all of the particular diseases for that region, and no dog comes to Canada without a rabies vaccine.

For us, and a lot of other rescues, we're working with Animal Justice, who has started a petition to stop this ban. It's hard because we're

doing all of the right things."

"We are a responsible rescue organization, we do not want to put any other animal or any person in Canada at risk."

Golden Rescue is an active participant in their communities across Canada and often frequents town fairs to show the public what they are about and give their pups some fresh air.

On Oct. 1, Golden Rescue will be hosting a nationwide fitness event for dogs and their owners, known as Memories in Motion Coast-toCoast, where people will be encouraged to run, bike, walk, or just be active to raise awareness and funding for their cause.

The non-for-profit will also soon host their first G olden Rescue Picnic since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, complete with games, events, a general store for merch, and raffles, where volunteers, followers, and supporters

Lakeshore dedicates park amenities to community advocates

Interested in attending or sponsoring this event? Tickets available at LaSalle Music (1775 Sprucewood Dr.), Velvet Financing (4049 Tecumseh Rd. E.) or the AFM office at 519-2582288 or www.eventbrite.ca.

The AFM Local 566 (Windsor Federation of Musicians) are hosting a youth charity fundraiser on Sunday August 14 at the Water's Edge Event Centre on Riverside Drive. Featured bands include The 519 Band, British Beat 66 and The Soul Shakers. – Photo courtesy Dori Sumter

In search of a ‘Forever Home’

to address other leaks.

Governments and industry have also consistently underreported methane leaks, even as they support and promote rapid LNG expansion.

In Alberta and elsewhere, industry executives have lobbied behind closed doors to relax regulations around monitoring and reporting leaks. And despite B.C.’s plan to increase royalty rates and reduce some credits for LNG projects, the government is fully supporting the industry. The European Union is even considering labelling some fossil gas as “green,” despite opposition.

The push for continued and expanded reliance on fossil gas (mostly obtained through hydraulic fracturing or “fracking”) is also causing global geopolitical instability.

It’s time to bring methane emissions — and the entire fossil fuel industry — under control. Reducing methane in the atmosphere will ensure rapid benefits for the climate and human health.

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Writer and Editor Ian Hanington.

Learn more at davidsuzuki.org.

from across Canada can mingle in person. The event takes place on Sept. 17 at Viamede Resort in Kawartha Lakes.

Blais wants it to be known that Golden Rescue is always looking for foster families. Golden Rescue provides an in-depth and profession surrender, foster, and adoption program, that can be accessed through their website, email, by phone, or social media, where owners are interviewed, dogs are observed and understood, and adoptees are selected based on compatibility.

"Our process is more of a matching process," states Blais. "We look at our goldens and what they need and then we look at our families and we try to match them accordingly. Our end goal is that any golden in our program, if we're matching them with a potential forever family, we want that to be their last stop. We want it to truly be their forever home."

For more information on Golden Rescue and their adoption process, please visit GoldenRescue.ca.

At the Canada Day festivities on Friday, July 1, the Municipality of Lakeshore officially dedicated two Millen Park amenities to honour former Woodslee residents and community advocates.

First, council members, residents, and family members dedicated the park's pavilion to Richard Joseph "Joe" Croson. Croson, who died in 2000, was a pioneer in helping secure the land and funding for Millen Park.

He served as a councillor for the former Rochester Township and was a tireless advocate for the community, with a particular interest in youth recreation and sport.

The pavilion dedication was followed by a ceremony for the official unveiling of the Dr. Stephen F. Millen Trail. Dr. Millen, who died in 1961, was a lifelong resident of Woodslee and served the community as the area's resident doctor and as the Medical Officer of Health for the former Townships of Maidstone and Rochester.

After the plaque unveiling, Council and community members celebrated the dedication with an inaugural walk around the trail.

"These dedications will serve as a reminder of two of the modern pioneers of Woodslee," said Lakeshore mayor Tom Bain.

"Both Joe and Dr. Millen were strong supporters of the community, and this park is a testament to their impact. As a Council, we are proud to honour and commemorate their contributions to our municipality."

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Belle River Cornhole league established

Donna Roubos takes aim at a recently established cornhole league, which takes place weekly at the Belle River Legion on Notre Dame Street. – Photo by Matt Weingarden

By Matt Weingarden A new cornhole league has emerged in Belle River on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., hosted by the Legion.

This is our first year,” said Jerry

Marentette, organizer of the league.

“I don’t think there has ever been one in Belle River. It’s a lot easier than horseshoes, we have a lot of women participating…we are playing as couples, so no one

dominates.”

Male participants toss at 27 ft., while women are allowed a courtesy step.

“At first, we were worried that we wouldn’t be able to attract the people, said Mario Desjardins, organizer.

“However, after the first week…we had a number of people wanting to participate.”

The group has planned out an eight-week schedule, with a couple weeks of playoffs.

Although the league is presently full with players, there is a waiting list available to join.

“We should be completed by September,” added Marentette.

He says that there are plans in the works to carry the league over into the fall with the possibility of moving inside the legion on the second floor.

Marentette and Desjardins wish to thank all of the league’s sponsors who stepped forward to support the weekly event.

Lakeshore’s River Ridge Park opens with a splash!

By Matt Weingarden The new and improved River Ridge Park opened with a splash today, as Lakeshore mayor Tom Bain and members of council attended an official ribbon cutting and celebration of the new amenities and vast trail system.

The park is located on Oakwood Avenue between Lakeshore Discovery Public School and St. Anne Catholic Secondary School.

“It’s been a long time coming, and wow… Look at the results!” said mayor Bain, who was referring to the long, drawn-out construction process during the pandemic. It’s been a real team effort.”

He cited construction delays due to Covid and not being able to attain materials as reasons for the delay as well as a continuous rise in costs.

New amenities at the park include a splash pad, washroom and change room facilities, shade structures, exercise equipment, new lighting, parking area, pickleball courts, and landscaping.

“With schools out, it’s a great time to reveal the new and improved River Ridge Park,” said mayor Tom Bain.

“This park is the perfect addition to a growing area. It will serve as a gathering place for community members of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and cool off at the splash pad.”

Background River Ridge Park is classified as a Community Park in the Lakeshore

Lakeshore mayor Tom Bain and Council members attended an official ribbon cutting and celebration of the River Ridge Parknew amenities and vast trail system on July 7, 2022. – Photos by Matt Weingarden

Parks & Recreation Master Plan.

Additional features include: • The expanded park will serve residents in one of the fastest-growing areas in Lakeshore and Southwestern Ontario, as well as two local schools and the Ontario Early Years Centre.

• The park offers accessible amenities for all ages, including a splash pad for kids, and a walking trail with exercise equipment for adults.

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The park is located next to a multi-use trail, which provides pedestrian-friendly access to the park as well as connectivity with the regional trail system and Lakeshore’s other parks.

The total construction cost for the park improvement was $2.4 million.

“We intend to keep improving all of our community parks across the Municipality. This is an absolute gem…unbelievable,” added Bain.

Concerts in the park

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Flute players Sue Lowther, Melissa Patterson and Karen Barnes joined with their band mates last week to mark the first

performance of the Chatham Concert Band's 95th season in Tecumseh Park. Back in full force after the pandemic, the band will play each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. for the duration of the summer.

Sweet success for Cottam Candy Snack Co.

By Caitlin Kelly Growing up Jason Clark would often work alongside his father, who was employed in the carnival business. Following in his father’s steps, he began using the cotton candy machine and booking small events to supplement his family’s income. Jason’s wife Amanda Clark described these early days of cotton candy as a “hobby”, indicating Jason would initially book events at random, whenever he received a special request or felt the pull to revisit his sugary roots.

Soon more requests were coming in and Jason decided to take his hobby to a new level and launch an official business. Jason joined forces with wife Amanda and friends Greg Anger and Samantha Tofflemire and Cottam Candy Snack Co. was born.

Opening a business is not without its challenges and has not always been an easy journey. Amanda Clark recalled the early days of the business, when the four co-owners would brainstorm ways to find success with the company.

Although business began to pick up quickly, the foursome could have never imagined Cottam Candy Snack Co. would take off and become what it is today. This new collaborative business venture allowed the company to truly reach for the stars.

The group still holds on to the cotton candy roots, though they have also become known for more recent additions. Locals flock to Cottam Candy Snack Co. to enjoy fresh lemonade, mini donuts, candy apples, and caramel apples.

Today, Cottam Candy is a local staple at festivals and pop-up markets.

You may have seen them at Art in the Park, Belle River Stroll the Street, or the Kingsville Highland Games, and you still have plenty of opportunity

to catch them at Kingsville Open Streets, Cindy’s Night Markets, and the Cottam Horse Show - among other events.

When the joint owners of Cottam Candy Snack Co. were approached by the Willow Tree Market in Kingsville regarding developing a retail program, Amanda recalls being so grateful that someone was willing to take a chance on their business, a chance that would largely increase the reach of Cottam Candy Snack Co. The group immediately saw the advantage in this partnership, and the now-thriving retail program was launched.

The collaboration with the Willow Tree Market has been a success, and Amanda reported being contacted by several other local retailers since the initial launch of the retail program.

On behalf of all four owners, Amanda expressed gratitude for the hometown support of the business, indicating small town communities “love to support someone who is home-grown, and we love supporting them too”. Each event draws a stronger connection to the community and Amanda described the joy they all feel when they see their “regular customers” out in the community.

What’s next for Cottam Candy Snack Co.? You’ll have to follow along to find out! Cottam Candy’s menu and event schedule can be found on their Facebook or Instagram pages.

As well as local events and markets, Cottam Candy Snack Co. is available for custom parties.

As Amanda stated, Cottam Candy Snack Co. is “always so honoured, when someone wants to have a little bit of Cottam Candy at their celebration.”

If you are interested in adding a layer of local sweetness to your next birthday party, wedding, or shower, contact Cottam Candy at cottamcandy@gmail.com.

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The LaSalle Police Youth Foundation thanks our LPYF Charity Golf Tournament Sponsors and Donors Community Support The LaSalle Police Youth Foundation held its 19th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, July 18 at Essex Golf and Country Club.

The LPYF is run by the LaSalle Police Service with a goal to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

The following are the primary beneficiaries of your generous donations this year and we hope that you take great pride in knowing how much good you are doing for our community.

1) St. Andrews Food Bank LaSalle, 2) WETRA – Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association, 3) The Kaschenko family whom we welcome from Ukraine with open arms. Their family left their home country as a result of the war and have been staying safely in our community with the assistance of Mary Lambrose of Integrity Group.

Our ability to assist with youth-related initiatives, activities, and organizations in LaSalle and Essex County would not be possible without the gracious and generous support of our sponsors. We are grateful to our loyal supporters, donors, and sponsors; many of whom have been with us since the beginning. You continue to guide us and inspire us, in our efforts to promote inclusiveness, public safety, and community wellbeing.

The LPYF Charity Golf Tournament is our sole source of fundraising and every penny gets re-invested back into the LaSalle and Greater Essex County community. Since 2002, we have raised over $300,000.00 and have been able to assist so many because of your generosity.

This is how your donations and support to the LaSalle Police Youth Foundation have made a difference for youth-related organizations, events, and initiatives in our community…

St. Thomas of Villanova – Bursary / LaSalle Bicycle Rodeo House of Sophrosyne / Sandwich Secondary – Bursary Fitness for Hospice / Victim

Services – Children’s Christmas Sandwich Secondary Robotics Team / 46th LaSalle Girl Guides / St. Clair College – Student Council Ecole E.J. Lajeunesse Robotics Team / 95th LaSalle Scouting Group Turtle Club LaSalle / Noah’s House / LaSalle Athletics Baseball LaSalle Spirit Special Olympics / Summer Safe Cycling Program LaSalle Rotary Club / Child Seat Safety Clinics ICHA Handicapable Fishing / Windsor Essex Children’s Aid LaSalle Kin Club / St. Clair College Community Safety Net – Drug Awareness for Youth Sandwich Sabres Football / St. Andrews LaSalle Food Bank Wounded Warriors / South Asian Centre of Windsor St. Andrews LaSalle Food Bank – Christmas Baskets Kiwanis Club Windsor / Maryvale RBC LaSalle Stompers Soccer Club / LaSalle Hangout for Youth / LaSalle Minor Hockey Association L a S a l l e -W i n d s o r S p e c i a l Olympics /The Children’s Safety Village John McGivney Centre Windsor Essex County Youth Advocacy Centre LaSalle Empowerment Assistance Program Holy Cross Robotics / Bike Windsor Essex and many others over the years…

Please join us in thanking and congratulating our 2022 sponsors for their ongoing commitment to community support: Vo l l m e r – A m u l t i -Tr a d e Contractor / Sutton Creek Golf Club International Police Association – R Glenn Fahrhall – Home Comfort Specialists / Frank Cremasco Cabinets Inc. / Unifor Local 444 / The G.O.A.T. Tap and Eatery Heavenly Rest Cemetary / Edward Jones investments – Don Harris Bondy Insurance / Essentials Pharmacy – Malden Road Active Body Physical Therapy /

LaSalle Towing and Recovery Orient Restaurant – LaSalle / Fudero’s Elite Hockey Training (FEHT) Alpine Construction / J.T.’s Investments Inc. Reiner’s Guaranteed Collision / Reaume Chevrolet Buick GMC Garlatti Landscaping Inc. / Rexall Drugstore #8121 Malden Road MSJ Automotive Services / Capri Pizza – LaSalle Tim Horton’s – 5775 Malden Road / Windsor Regional Hospital Pearsall, Marshall, Halliwill & Seaton LLP Hotham Building Materials Inc. / PC Outlet Joe Meloche Ford Sales LTD. / Rob’s Whole Health Pharmacy Accident Support Services International Inc. Electra-Tech MFG. Inc. / Sunshine Group Capital Inc. Wolfhead Distillery / Dr. Adam McIndoo Chiropractic Centre St. Clair College / Thames Communication LTD. LaSalle Police Association / McTague Law Firm LLP We would also like to thank all the people and businesses for their generous donations of gifts, prizes, and monetary donations to the 2022 LPYF Charity Golf Tournament: Blush Spa & Salon / Wolfhead Distillery / The Pool Lady / Eye Smile Vision / Monarch Basics / Joe Schmoe’s Eats and Drinks The Hideout Bar and Grill / Kingsville Golf & Country Club McDonald’s Restaurant – Ojibway Parkway / Sinjari Small Engine Repair / Zehrs Malden Road / Precision Jewelers Colbro Equipment Rentals / Devonshire Mall Tim Horton’s Malden Road – JSR Schroeder Families First Funeral Home / FYI Doctors T i n a Me d f o r d D e s j a r d i n s Insurance Shoppers Drug Mart, Malden Road Lucier Glove & Safety Products Windsor Essex Therapeutic

The twins are finally going home After over 100 days in the hospital, on July 22 the twin girls, Ella and Sophia finally went home with their parents.

Kristy Pender and her fiancee Dallin Grantmyre were overjoyed when they found out she was pregnant with their rainbow babies - twin girls, named Sophia and Ella.

Shortly after, Pender began having complications that forced her to take a leave from work to go on bed rest when she was just five weeks pregnant. When the time came for the twins anatomy ultrasound, where the babies were measured, and their organ function was checked, Pender was frustrated to be told on two separate occasions that she had to come back for another appointment because her babies were too active to get accurate pictures of both of their hearts.

The girls were officially diagnosed with a cardiac disease called Tetralogy of Fallot, which is a rare condition where defects affect the structure of the heart. Ella also has Pulmonary Atresia where the valve that controls blood flow to her lungs hasn't formed at all.

On April 5, 2022 at 8:27pm and 8:37pm Sophia Marie and Ella Rose made their way

into the world at only 30 weeks gestation.

Both had procedures done to their hearts and with many ups and downs along the way, the family has been told they will finally be going home.

The girls will still need full open heart surgeries closer to when they are seven months old and their little bodies are stronger.

The surgeries will take place at Sick Kids and the Grantmyre family will be expected to travel back and forth until then for many monitoring appointments for both girls.

To donate to the Grantmyre family or for updates on their journey, visit their GoFundMe page.

Riding Association Joe Monteleone – Century 21 / Integrite Group Inc. Caesars Windsor Security Advance Business Systems / Capri Pizza Antonino’s Original Pizza Dominion G olf Course / Starbucks LaSalle / Naples Pizza LaSalle Laser-It Salon & Medical Spa / Beachwalk Family Fitness Heimat Windsor Banquet Centre Thank you to Families First Funeral Home for creating all our signs. Thank you to McDonald’s Ojibway for the morning refreshments. Thank you to Zehrs LaSalle

for the snacks and water, and thank you to Laura’s Bakery and Deli for preparing the delicious lunch.

Thank you to Essex Golf and Country Club staff for hosting us once again and for putting on a topnotch tournament and dinner!

If anyone would like information on how you can join these great community partners in providing support or sponsorship for youth-related activities, initiatives, and organizations in our community through the LaSalle Police Youth Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, please contact Senior Constable Terry Seguin at tseguin@lasallepolice.ca.

Rib time!

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Things were smoking in Tecumseh Park Friday, as Chatham Ribfest 2022 kicked into high gear with music, vendors and of course tender and delicious ribs. Here former Chatham resident Jorge Gonzalez, owner of Gonzalez’s BBQ in London, splashes on some sauce with a little bit of help from daughter Daryerlin. - The Chatham Voice

06 | July 27, 2022

join Canadian New book tackles Community Tire in support of the racism in sport in Jumpstart fundraiser southern Ontario

By Adam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative When author Ian Kennedy set out to write On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport, he did so with the goal of writing an historical take on the area where he was raised in southern Ontario.

On Account of Darkness takes a personal look at the sports history of the Chatham region. It documents the stories of marginalized sports teams and players over the past several centuries.

The book’s opening passages highlight a centuries-long history of racial tension between Indigenous and settler population. The book also touches on the sports history of Japanese and Black Canadians in the region, with Kennedy conducting interviews with dozens of athletes, their families, coaches, and friends to help contextualize the history.

Kennedy hopes that readers will be able to use his book as an educational tool to learn more about the history of sports within Canada that they might be unfamiliar with, or to expand on their previous knowledge and understanding.

“The idea with the book is to be an anti-racist text that preserves stories and provides that opportunity in that space for others to hear the perspectives and the experiences that aren't our own,” he said.

Kennedy grew up in the Chatham region near the Walpole Island First Nation. He said his perspective of the local Indigenous population as a white person was one that was clouded by misinformation and stereotypes.

“I’ve placed myself in these stories as someone who was, admittedly, oblivious and part of the problem for many years,” Kennedy wrote in the book’s introduction. But, he says, he’s been changed.

Kennedy says it’s important to understand the historical context of the local Indigenous populations in order for people to comprehend modern day discussions of race.

“Because if we can't connect with each other, to understand different backgrounds and how residential school affected people… and how our government and our church and our sports communities have impacted the way that we see each other, we can't be good allies.”

Kennedy notes the hypocrisy of “Touting the brave Chief Tecumseh who fought with local soldiers in the War of 1812, while ignoring the disenfranchisement and genocide of Indigenous peoples.”

Author Ian Kennedy

On Account of Darkness hit shelves in May and is published by Tidewater press. It’s available in major bookstores and online retailers and is already making an impact.

“On Account of Darkness is a book we can all learn from,” reads a testimonial from Indigenous hockey player Brigette Lacquette. She grew up in the remote Métis community of Mallard, Man. and helped win a silver medal for Canada at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

“Overcoming obstacles such as racism as well as prejudice… these are the truths that need to be heard across the globe.”

Kennedy says it all ties together “and understanding our past is crucial for us to fix those issues and make sport a place where everyone can participate and where it becomes a healthy, healing, fun environment to be rather than this hyper-competitive space that it is right now,” he said.

Kennedy writes in the opening of the book, “The area’s whiteness has created a hostile environment for visitors. Like any home team, we’ve yelled, we’ve banged on the glass, we’ve used our home-field advantage against those who try to belong here with us, even those who were here before we arrived.”

Kennedy hopes that readers will be inspired to do their own research beyond the conclusion of his book.

“I want this just to be a beginning to the conversation, because I recognize that I come from a place of privilege that I can say things freely at this point without some of the backlash that others might receive. So that's where I can amplify voices and hold that space.” - Windspeaker.com

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Dr. Colin Bryans retires from his role at Tilbury District Family Health Team after 45 years

By Gerry Harvieux After 57 years practicing family medicine, Dr. Colin Bryan has retired from his role at the Tilbury District Family Health Team.

Dr. Bryan… or simply ‘Doc’ as he’s been known in the community for most of his time here since arriving in 1977. He now has some fairly simple plans as he heads into retirement.

“It’s going to be very strange, not getting up for work in the morning,” Doc said while preparing to head into his final week. “The longest I’ve ever been off was four weeks when Becky and I got married, and three weeks for my hip surgery.”

Turning 82 this month, Doc is the baby of his family, and plans to visit his two older brothers who are living in England as part of a trip in August to see his daughter Michelle and their seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

“People keep telling me you don’t realize how busy you will get… but the one thing we don’t have a lot of around here is immediate family.

There are no grandkids sports to go watch,” Doc said.

Dr. Bryan said he’s well aware that the question most folks want an answer to is what is to become of his roughly 2,500 patient roster.

“One of the most important things… one of the reasons I’ve spent

Dr. Colin Bryan – Photo courtesy Chatham-Kent Hospice

a lot of time thinking about retiring is getting the right replacement. I was really worried I was going to have to retire without replacing myself ’, Doc explained. “Fortunately, I found a really good one – Dr. Sam Gaid.”

Doc Bryan’s patients will automatically roll over to Dr. Gaid for the first six months. So, between the end of June and the beginning of January 2023, they will have to re-sign him… like a confirmation.

Patients will receive reminders and about 90% have already received a letter from Doc explaining how it will work.

“His credentials are very good,” Doc said of his replacement. “The

staff all seem very positive about him and all are willing to help him”, he said, adding that he had no qualms about recommending him to any one of his patients.

Doc will still maintain his medical license so he can continue to look after the residents of Tilbury Manor, at least for a while.

“It’s going to be very difficult for me not to continue to worry about some of the patients I’ve grown very close to, and I will be continuing to look after the nursing home, as a separate thing,” he explained.

“I’ll continue to look after the residents at Tilbury Manor, hopefully until it moves.

Recognizing impaired drivers IMPAIRED DRIVERS, FROM PAGE 01

anecdotal evidence. Daily occurrence reports from police agencies across the nation detail the routine and sometimes outrageous arrests of impaired driving suspects.

In Chatham-Kent officers are keeping a watchful eye.

Statistics released by the CKPS earlier this year show officers conducted 38 standard field sobriety tests at the roadside in 2021, an increase of 325 per cent over 2020.

Officers issued four three-day suspensions and made 16 impaired driving arrests, including one refusal.

Drug recognition experts were used on 46 occasions in 2021, an increase of 283 per cent over the previous year.

While that might seem like a huge jump, Flikweert said it’s difficult to gauge if more people are driving impaired. He said the increase may be the result of having nearly a third of Chatham-Kent’s officers trained in the standard field sobriety test protocol, meaning more eyes are trained to spot signs of impairment.

A total of 41 officers have taken the SFST training, Flikweert explained, crediting the increase in testing to the frontline officers that are trained.

“As a police service, we’ve determined we want to make ChathamKent the safest community in Ontario,” he said, adding education and prevention of impaired driving is a major priority for Chatham-Kent police.

It’s important work. In 2021, two out of the 10 fatal crashes were associated with impaired drivers.

“These collisions can alter lives forever,” Flikweert said, adding it’s "heartbreaking" when officers have to inform families of victims that they’ve lost a loved one to impaired driving.

But besides putting others at risk, getting charged with impaired driving is an expensive proposition and can turn an enchanted evening into an expensive nightmare.

Flikweert said the first consequence is an immediate 90-day license suspension. Next, the vehicle is towed and impounded for at least seven days.

The alleged impaired driver is then faced with figure out the logistics of life without a car, such as getting to work and buying groceries. When the driver does finally retrieve their vehicle as they await trial, they must pay the Ontario government a fee to reinstate their license.

This all happens prior to conviction, which is another matter entirely.

A first impaired driving offence reaps a fine of $1,000 to $2,000. It also carries a criminal record, something that can affect the future of the person who is convicted.

Flikweert said some people are allowed to return to the road through the use of an ignition interlock breath screening device on their car.

The machines are installed at the owner's expense and have to be maintained on a regular basis – again at the owner’s expense.

Flikweert, who has been part of the CKPS Traffic Management Unit for three years, said educating more officers in the recognition of impaired driving is a goal for the department. – The Chatham Voice

Mayor upset over higher gas prices

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative Chatham-Kent’s mayor is looking for answers as local residents continue to pay higher prices at the pumps.

Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff called on the Federal Competition Bureau and the Canadian Fuels Association to examine the price of gas in Chatham.

According to Gasbuddy.com on July 14, most prices in Chatham were around 186.6/ litre, compared to around 176/litre in Windsor.

“We’re all aware of the volatile nature of the oil industry at present but that doesn’t explain why prices in the community of Chatham are often 10 cents a litre or more higher than prices in any other part of Chatham-Kent or surrounding communities,” Canniff said.

According to The Canadian Automobile Association, several factors affect the price at the pump, including supply and demand, crude oil prices, the cost of refining crude, taxes, and the local market.

The CAA said retail margin varies according

to the size of the town or city based on information provided by GasBuddy.

Canniff said he hopes bringing public attention to the situation will be enough to get prices in line with other communities.

“I’m not expecting a full investigation, but the broader community needs to know that Chatham residents are being subjected to higher than necessary prices. At a time of growing inflation, our residents don’t need this added burden.”

While Canniff said he doesn’t have any power over gas prices as the mayor, he added the municipality has been reaching out to whoever will listen in the provincial and federal government to get the prices at the pump in Chatham-Kent more in line with those in the surrounding communities.

CAA data showed that gas prices in Sarnia dropped from an average of $1.87 per litre last week. The average price in Sarnia last month was $2.09.

In Windsor, the average price of gas was $1.90 last week, but it was $2.11 last month.

– The Ridgetown Independent News

08 | July 27, 2022

Lakeshore – Our history

By Kirk Walstedt In this edition, and in future editions of this newspaper, it will be my distinct pleasure to be able to share with you the history of this area now known as the Municipality of Lakeshore from its very earliest days into the 21st Century. I sincerely hope you enjoy it.

The Municipality of Lakeshore has a long and colourful history.

abundance of deer, bear, caribou and perhaps even mammoths also made this area a desirable location for seasonal hunting by the early inhabitants.

When the first explorers and fur traders arrived in the early 17th century, French maps show this area as belonging to the Neutral Confederacy whose numbers by 1654 had been greatly reduced due to famine and disease. Early records also show that in 1721 some native encampments still

Archeological finds dating back to 8000 BC show that the Lakeshore area was no doubt inhabited, although sparsely at this early date.

Author and historian Kirk Walstedt pictured with a collection of ancient arrowheads found in Lakeshore.

Prior to the county wide amalgamation in the late 1990's of the 21 municipalities that made up the County of Essex, the Town of Belle River and the Townships of Maidstone, Rochester, Tilbury West and Tilbury North were separate municipalities.

Archeological finds dating back to 8000 BC show us that this area was no doubt inhabited, although sparsely at this early date. During this prehistoric time, the rivers and creeks held a vast array of fish and fowl while an

existed on the south shore of Lake St. Clair. With the establishment of the French fur trade and the military garrison at Detroit, settlers from Quebec and France began to move into the area. And with the fur traders and settlers came the demise of the native inhabitant's way of life.

In 1790 the western half of Southwestern Ontario was ceded to the British, who had taken control of the area in 1763, as a result of their success over the French in the 7 Years War.

A whale of a tale!

Sunsplash fishing derby a hit A great time was had by all at the SunSplash Kids Fishing Derby.

Sponsors the Insurance Store handed out supply packs to the participants as they arrived.

Knights of Columbus Council 2775 and Belle River Legion 399 both donated funds to cover Here's a list of the winners: 2-6 years of age; Lucas Barrette 15.8" Watson Hesp 14" Tanner Thibert 13" Mason Willemse 13" 7-10 years of age; Gabriel Reed

28"

the prizes awarded to the 12 winners.

“I watched a two-yearold pull up a big fish with a Spider-Man fishing rod.

It was an amazing day,” laughed organizer Dave Monk, who chaired the event working with Belle River B.I.A president Moe Mailloux.

Peyton Trepanier Mackenzie Adam

27" 20.5"

11-14 years of age; Evan Taylor 21" Sebastion Roach 19" Astin Hunt 18" Anthony Dewaard 16.5"

On May 19, 1790 the British and the principal Chiefs of the Chippewa, Pottawatomy and Huron Nations of Detroit signed a Treaty ceding to the British the Counties, Essex, Kent, Elgin, Middlesex and Lambton. The price paid by the British was 1,200 British Pounds in trade goods or $311,000.00 in today's Canadian currency.

The Treaty made this land available to the growing European population located in the Detroit Region, which was a British possession at the time and to the early settlers on lands to the south of Detroit, now Essex County.

In 1793 British Surveyor Patrick McNiff was ordered by the Land Board of the Western District to survey, “a heavily forested, swamp like area on the southern shores of lake St. Clair.” The Land Board had been created to assist with the settlement of this area. After the survey was complete the Board would distribute location tickets, according to the new survey, to new settlers for 50, 100 and 200 acre parcels.

At the time of McNiff 's survey the area later to be known as Maidstone Township, was densely forested with large stands of ash, elm, buttonwood, ironwood and hickory. Extensive swamps and bogs were intermingled throughout the forests. Due to these swamps and bogs McNiff, in his initial survey, was only able to survey along the Lake St. Clair shoreline and the lands on either side of Pike Creek and Puce River.

Additional surveys from Pike Creek east to the River Thames into the interiors of the lands where Belle River is now located and into the interiors of Rochester, Tilbury North and Tilbury West Townships closely match Patrick McNiff's early description of Maidstone Township.

In next month's edition I'll explore the trials and tribulations of Lakeshore's first settlers in this somewhat inhospitable land.

About Kirk Walstedt Kirk is a 4th generation Lakeshore resident, born and raised on the family farm in the former Maidstone Township. He is an archeologist, historian and author.

Kirk was reeve of the former Maidstone Township and currently sits as Ward 5 councillor for the Municipality of Lakeshore.

The puck stops here!

Perry Wilson scores big with goalies

By John Humphrey Goalie coach extraordinaire Perry Wilson has been helping puck stoppers of both sexes and varying skills levels for decades and fortunately he is not about to stop assisting players of all ages realize their fullest potential anytime soon.

In fact, Wilson has been cranking up the intensity and frequency of his efforts since helping to open Prospects Goaltending and Athletics in Tecumseh this past spring.

“Being a coach, especially for goalies, is like being teacher since there is a connection you have with the players who look to you to help them become better players,” Wilson said recently.

“There's a connection between the coach and the players and is gratifying to see them improve their skills and advance in their careers – where that be junior, college, pro, semi-pro or pro hockey in Europe.

“I'm not saying that I am the world's greatest goalie coach, but it's my passion and it clearly comes out and it gains the trust of my players,” Wilson added. “And once I have the players' trust, everything flows from there.”

Wilson was quick to profess that he has long had a simple coaching philosophy.

“I don't touch a player's skills – I'm not a skills coach. “In countries such as Finland and Sweden, where they have been developing world-class goalies for years and continue to do so, they don't concern themselves with developing a goalie's skills,” he claimed. “I focus on teaching better habits that enhance a goalie's skill and performance.

“When I start working with a goalie, regardless of their age, I will dissect their skills and their strengths and weaknesses, and then I help them rid of their weaknesses.”

Wilson has worked with Hockey Canada as goaltending coach for Canada’s National Women’s Program since 2009-10, helping them to a Gold Medal at the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship, and was also on staff for the Senior Women’s World Championship that same year.

Additionally, he has been part of Hockey Canada’s U22 Development team’s Gold Medal wins at the 2013 Meco Cup in Fussen, Germany, 2011 MLP Cup in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, and at the 2010 MLP Cup in Ravensburg, Germany, along with numerous National team development and evaluation camps.

Wilson was also the goaltending coach for the 2010 Sutherland Cup winning LaSalle Vipers and has been consulting with goalies of all ages and ability levels for decades.

In recent years Wilson has

himself become a student of a relatively new concept and practice in goaltender training and those goalies who have had the wisdom to accept and work on the method have elevated their own game significantly – and often very quickly.

The head trajectory technique developed by well-known goalie coach Lyle Mast has been embraced

by Wilson and is one that he utilizes with his goaltending clients.

The head trajectory technique is based on the simply principle that goaltenders can improve their performance by locking their eyes in place and following the puck directly from the release of the shooting player.

“If you see the puck's release and then it gets deflected on the way to the net you can still pick (IE – see it) it up quicker and react react better and more appropriately,” Wilson offered.

“By keeping your focus on the puck you can turn your head with the play.”

If a goalie can maintain their line of sight of the puck while not moving their head much, their body will react accordingly and put them in a better position to make the save.

About Prospects Goaltending and Athletics Prospects Goaltending and Athletics offers pre-tryout small group clinics at a Real Ice training facility opened by Perry Wilson and partners in March of 2022.

The state-of-the-art facility is located at 310 Croft Drive in Tecumseh and offers onice services such as clinics, and private or semi-private instruction on real or synthetic ice in addition to off-ice instruction such as hockey and goalie-specific strength and conditioning, private video review and Sense Arena Virtual Reality Training.

For more information visit www. prospectsgoaltending.com or e-mail prospectsatletics.com@ gmail.com.

Moreover, head trajectory is an easily employable concept for any goalie at any level, Wilson added.

In an effort to keep his own skill set at the highest level possible, Wilson has been a member of the National Hockey League Coaches' Association, an organization that endeavors to help hockey coaches from youth level up to the highest level of the game.

“The NHL is not on my radar now or anytime soon,” admitted Wilson. ”And that's OK as I will continue to pay my dues in order to coach at the highest level that I can.

If that means starting out in the (minor professional) East Coast League (ECHL) or American Hockey League (AHL), I am fine with that,” he continued. “I am not looking for a handout; I am looking for a hand-up.”

Wilson is also a member of the NHLCA's BIPOC Coaches Program, an initiative that aims to specifically support black, indigenous and coaches of colour in several areas including skills development, leadership strategies, communication tactics, networking, and career advancement opportunities.

July 27, 2022 | 09

The Town of Tecumseh is officially 100 years young Residents marked the town’s 100th anniversary - albeit a year late due to pandemic restrictions - last month with three days of fun and free family events to celebrate the town, its people and its history.

“We’re blessed as a community here,” Tecumseh mayor Gary McNamara said. “I know it sounds corny, but it’s really about the people. They come together they’re very passionate about the town.”

The town was incorporated in 1921, and First World War veteran and doctor Paul Poisson was the town’s first mayor. Poisson served as mayor for a term before going on to represent the

region in provincial politics.

When it incorporated the town had about 912 people and has now grown to more than 25,000, McNamara said.

“It’s a very diverse, very caring community,” he said.

Artist Hired to Create Centennial Mural: A new mural was introduced on the west-facing wall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Colonel Paul Poisson, Branch 261 building as part of Tecumseh’s 100th anniversary celebration in July. The mural was created to honour Poisson, a World War I veter-

an who was the Town’s first mayor.

The mural was done by local artist David Derkatz — better known as DERKZ. Derkatz is well-known for more than 100 murals across Windsor and Essex County, including the mural honouring healthcare workers on the Penalty Box restaurant.

The mural pays tribute to those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces and acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the poppy. Tecumseh council authorized the mayor and clerk to finalize an agreement with Derkz, which is charging $30,000 plus HST. The cost of the mural is being covered by a Veterans Affairs Canada

grant, another grant obtained through a partnership with the Tecumseh BIA and a corporate sponsorship from the University of Windsor.

“We just wanted a piece that celebrates and honours the fallen soldiers and current soldiers here in Canada, and also a destination that people can come to pay their respects,” Derkatz said, thanking the many partners that made the mural project possible.

The mural took about 10 days to finish, including a late night Saturday to get it ready for Sunday’s big reveal.

Other celebrations over the

weekend included a pancake breakfast, bike rally, fireworks, outdoor movie nights, First Nations ceremonies and a waterfront canoe parade.

“Here we are 100 years later, and I’m looking forward to the next 100 years,” McNamara said.

Source: Town of Tecumseh

Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender Municipal Act, 2001 | Municipality of Lakeshore Take notice, that tenders are invited for the purchase of lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 419 Notre Dame St, Belle River, Ontario, N0R 1A0.

The tenders will be opened both virtually and in public on the same day at 3:05 p.m. local time at 419 Notre Dame, Council Chambers, Belle River, Ontario.

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

For more information about the properties and prescribed forms, please visit Lakeshore.ca/TaxSale.

Except as follows, the Municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001, and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

List of properties: Item: #1 Property: 0 Talbot Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 285 Con S Talbot Rd Maidstone. Designated as Pts 3 & 7, Plan 12R8097, Subject to Easement in R439350; Essex Roll Number: 3751.050.000.09950 Pin: 75017-0079 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $23,286.97 Item: #2 Property: 0 Talbot Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 285, Con South Talbot Road Designated as Pts 5 & 6, Plan 12R8097; Lakeshore; Save and Except Pts 1 & 2, Plan 12R21861; S/T Ease as in R21076 and R439350 Roll Number: 3751.050.000.10000 PIN: 75017-0083 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $16,397.13 Item: #3 Property: 0 Talbot Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 285, Con South Talbot Road Designated as Pt 2, Plan 12R8097; Lakeshore; S/T Ease as in R439350; Roll Number: 3751.050.000.10050 PIN: 75017-0085 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $2,358.24 Item: #4 Property: 0 Talbot Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 285 Con South Talbot Road Maidstone Designated as Pt 4, Plan 12R8097, Subject to Easement in R439350; Essex Roll Number: 3751.050.000.10075 PIN: 75017-0081 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $1,685.62

Item: #5 Property: 884 Old Tecumseh Road Legal Description: Lt 79 Plan 869 Maidstone; Pt Lt 78 Plan 869 Maidstone as in R1436804; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.200.000.22500 PIN: 75004-0078 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $78,460.73 Item: #6 Property: 0 Rochester Townline Legal Description: Pt S Pt Lt 1 Con ERR Rochester as in R012032 E of Tecumseh Rd Except Pt 2, 6 Plan 12R3556, R685330 & R1060698; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.590.000.08000 PIN: 75051-0042 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $1,619.91 Item: #7 Property: 278 Rochester Townline Legal Description: Pt Lt 1 Con 2 Tilbury Pt 6 Plan 12R20958; Lakeshore; T/W Ease CE54014 on Pts 2, 4, 8 Plan 12R20958, PIN 75065-0102 (LT) AND Pt Lt 1 Con 2 Tilbury Pt 2 Plan 12R10956 Except Pts 7, 8, 9 Plan 12R20958; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.710.000.01810 PIN: 75065-0105 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $50,879.77 Item: #8 Property: 715 Duplessis Street Legal Description: Lt 406 - 407 Plan 1620 Tilbury North; Pt Lt 405, 408 Plan 1620 Tilbury North as in R464316; S/T R464316; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.730.000.26700 PIN: 75072-0204 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $6,250.98 Item: #9 Property: 0 St. Clair Road Legal Description: Pt Lt 15 Con Broken Front Tilbury as in TN8261 Except Pt 1 Plan 12R3414; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.730.000.39403 PIN: 75072-0434 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $2,028.45 Item: #10 Property: 0 County Road 46 Legal Description: Pt S 1/2 Lt 8 Con NMR Tilbury Pt 2, 3 Plan 12R2764; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.930.000.01000 PIN: 75062-0243 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $17,788.83 Item: #11 Property: 0 County Road 46 Pt S 1/2 Lt 8 Con NMR Tilbury; PT N 1/2 Lt 8 Con NMR Tilbury Pt 1 Plan 12R2764; Lakeshore Roll Number: 3751.930.000.01001 PIN: 75062-0244 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $12,174.54

Michelle Heslop, Team Leader - Revenue | Municipality of Lakeshore 419 Notre Dame St, Belle River, Ontario, N0R 1A0 | 519-728-2700 ext 249 | mheslop@lakeshore.ca | Lakeshore.ca

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How to avoid cold symptoms come summer Warm weather is finally here and with limited sunny days to enjoy, catching a summer cold is the last thing you want to deal with.

Unfortunately, like winter colds, they can set us back and are a pain to deal with. At the end of the day, a preventative approach of minding your diet and lifestyle choices is the best way to make sure you don’t miss out on any enjoyable summer weekends.

Reduce stress Unchecked stress can have a negative impact on our immune health, making anyone more susceptible to catching a cold. Find time each day to bring balance back to your mind and body through activities that help calm the nervous system. For example, studies have shown that fresh air and time in nature can do wonders for our health and can help to lower stress.

Catch high-quality Zzzs Lack of good sleep also predisposes our bodies to the common cold.

Sleep plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system. Create a solid sleep routine and prioritize getting deep and restorative rest to keep your immune system balanced through the summer and all year-round.

Include a variety of whole foods in your diet Whole foods are those that have not been processed, refined or had extra ingredients added to them, and they help to keep us healthy. These foods include fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, meat, fish and eggs. There are so many delicious fruits and vegetables in season during the summer, so be sure to take advantage of them and fill your

daily diet with variety.

Consider a supplement like zinc for immune health This mighty trace mineral plays a crucial role in the body’s immune and detoxification processes. It is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body.

“Zinc is essential in the sense that your body doesn’t produce or store it, so daily zinc intake is important,” says Jenna Mangan, a certified nutritional practitioner with CanPrev. “Apart from its role in immune health, zinc also does a lot of big jobs for one unassuming mineral like helping maintain healthy blood sugar levels, keeping your thyroid functioning as it should, and supporting wound healing, growth, taste, and vision.” Find more tips at canprev.ca. – News Canada

National Advisory Committee Formed To Assist In Locating Unmarked Graves

By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

committee is doing “important heart work” in a news release announcing its establishment.

NCTR executive director Stephanie Scott said the committee’s work “will be part of the important healing journey to honour the little ones” who never returned home.

“Too many children were denied the final dignity of being laid to rest according to their own customs and traditions. Too many families and communities have never been able to find their loved ones who didn’t come home from residential school,” Scott said in the release.

Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller said the committee will “ensure Indigenous-led and culturally sensitive technical advice is available to support” Indigenous communities when they are locating and commemorating unmarked graves.

– Alberta Native News

The federal government and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) announced the formation of a National Advisory Committee on Residential Schools Missing Children and Unmarked Burials on July 20.

The committee will bring together experts in a variety of fields, including Indigenous laws and cultural protocols, forensics, archeology, archival research, criminal investigations, communication and working with Survivors, to provide Indigenous communities with reliable information on how to identify, locate, and commemorate unmarked gravesites.

Its work will be guided by a Circle of Survivors, composed of two First Nations, two Métis and two Inuit survivors. Terri Brown, a circle member from Tahltan Nation, said the

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They were married on August 2, 1952 at St Mary's Church, Maidstone. They have been blessed over the years with three children, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Happy 70th Anniversary Mom and Dad Wishing you continued health and happiness

5 Reasons why your next vehicle needs to be electric With gas prices at an all-time high and the climate crisis at a tipping point, an electric vehicle may be on your mind whether you’re in the market for a new vehicle or not.

Last year, new electric vehicle registration soared in Canada according to Statistics Canada, and many auto companies continue to invest in building better and better EVs. Volvo Cars, for one, even plans to go fully electric by 2030.

Here are the top five reasons why your next vehicle should be electric: Save money on gas Running a regular car is becoming more and more unmanageable for the wallet, but you can eliminate this costly fuel consumption with a pure electric vehicle.

Drive with zero tailpipe emissions Adopting EVs will help Canada reduce carbon emissions and help slow the impacts of global warming.

Freedom to charge on the go Whether your city driving or taking a road trip, if you plan your route you can charge along the way and plug in at home at the end of the day.

Designed with fun driving in mind New EVs are sleek and sustain-

able with thoughtful design considerations that make your drive smoother.

Longer-term affordability While the up-front cost is somewhat higher than gas-powered counterparts, EVs offer big time savings over the vehicle’s lifetime.

The Canadian government and some provincial governments are also offering potential car-buyers major incentives to go green on their next vehicle purchase.

Still not sure if you’re ready to make the switch to pure electric?

Plug-in hybrids are a great introduction to electric driving, offering fuel efficiency that leaves no room for range anxiety.

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Smoking Ribs 101

By Jules Mailloux

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Summer is here and what better time of the year to smoke a couple slabs of baby back ribs.

First things first, what do we need to smoke some ribs. Start with two or however many you want to do. Get you racks of ribs, fork, paper towels, yellow mustard, your favorite BBQ rub, tin foil, apple juice, brown sugar and BBQ sauce.

Oh, and obviously a smoker and some flavored wood like cherry or apple.

First thing that is a must is to remove the membrane on the back of the slab of ribs. Why do you ask? Well that membrane will not break down when smoking it. It will be like a membrane, chewy not very yummy and after you spent that last five hours smoking your ribs you want to be the best you can make . I like to use the tine of a fork and wiggle it in under the membrane and once you get it start and use a paper towel to grab it and pull it off.

Second is to prep the slab of ribs.

I like to use a bit of yellow mustard, just plain old mustard, slather the slab on both sides then coat both sides with your favorite BBQ rub.

Once your done place ribs on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and put in fridge. I like to leave them for an hour before I smoke them.

Third would be to get the smoker ready. Whether its electric, gas, charcoal or wood pellets 235F is where you want to be. My preference is charcoal and cherry wood. Once smoker has gotten to temp,the it’s time to take

ribs out of fridge and place on grill.

Fourth is the waiting game. Now is when your patience will get the best of you. No need to keep for peeking because that just lets out all the heat.

I do like to check once an hour to make sure all is good though. While waiting I like to cut a piece of aluminum foil about 24” long per slab of ribs.

Five is where we have to do a bit of work. So, after 3 hours or so, once the ends of the bones start to show through the meat it is an indication that the ribs need to be wrapped. Take your sheet of aluminum foil and place it on a table. I like to put a 1/8 cup of brown sugar on the foil then place the slab of ribs meat side down on top of brown sugar, now put another 1/8 cup of brown sugar on top of the bottom of the slab of ribs. Fold over the sides of the foil and wrap it up.

But just before you close it o add a ¼ cup of apple juice inside. Now place the ribs back on the smoke meat side down and close the lid.

Wrapping ribs is often called “the Texas crutch” the purest rib cookers say that you don’t need to wrap. You can choose to mop your ribs. I feel that mopping the ribs will wash off all your rub. But that’s just my preference and what works best for me.

Wrapping helps the moisture and adds some extra flavor.

Your ribs are wrapped and back on. After an hour its time to remove the ribs. Pull them off the smoker and open up the foil. Remove the ribs and place them bone side down

Ingredients:

• ½ cup turbinado sugar • ¼ paprika • 1 TBS Black pepper • 1 TBS salt • 1 TBS chili powder • 1 TBS garlic powder • 1 TBS onion powder • 1 TBS dry mustard

Mix well and store in an air tight container on the smoker and close the lid. Now you will have noticed that there is liquid left in the foil, I like to reserve ½ cup of that liquid and mix it with my favorite BBQ sauce.

The wait is almost over. After an hour check on ribs again, by now you will have noticed the meat is pulling away from the tips of the bones, I look for about ¼ to 3/8”. This is a good thing. That means that they are ready for sauce. Take the mixture of the foil juices and BBQ sauce and paint those ribs top and bottom and close the lid for 10 more minutes to let the sauce set.

This is the part you have been waiting for. Remove ribs from smoker, place on cutting board and slice between each bone. Now it’s time to eat and enjoy.

Remember, every slab of ribs will cook different. Weight and type of cut of ribs could affect this timeline.

You will need to adjust accordingly.

Practice makes perfect.

Chatham songstress on the cusp of success

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative With a little help from her friends and fans, Kaitlyn Francess could be singing at the Hollywood Bowl in October.

The Chatham-born songstress has been chosen from among more than 20,000 contestants as part of The Opening Act competition to sing in Audacys eighth annual We Can Survive event.

The winner will take the stage as the opening act performing ahead of the likes of the Black Eyed Peas, Doja Cat and Coldplay.

Francess has passed the first hurdle in the competition after her music submission was chosen by a panel of judges in Los Angeles.

Now she must garner as many online votes as possible to secure a spot in the competition’s next round.

“I’m advocating for myself as an independent artist,” the singer said in a recent interview. “If I make it into the next round, I’ll be in the top 21.”

Voting takes place until July 21 and supporters are allowed to vote once per day.

Although she grew up on her parent’s classic rock and loves all musical genres, making it in pop is Francess’s goal.

The singer songwriter has had some success getting airplay on stations across Canada,

but the opera-trained singer is hoping her soon-to-released 1980s-vibe single Hypnotized will build on the success of songs Electric, Mixed Signals, Close to Me, You N’ Me and debut track You’re In Love With My Best Friend.

“It’s really sick and I’m really excited about it coming out,” she added.

Francess, who lives in Windsor to be close to M.A.D. Recordings Studio, left university last year.

Bedevilled by the pandemic blues she left the University of Windsor where she was in her fourth year studying to be a clinical psychologist like her father.

“The walls were closing in,” Kaitlyn explained, adding her depression pushed her to make a change.

Worried about disappointing parents Cheryl and Todd Caldwell, Kaitlyn went to them and they gave her their

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blessing.

So Kaitlyn dove in with both feet, honing her songwriting skills.

She’s also learning how to play electric guitar.

Music has long been a comfort to the 24-year-old. She’s been singing and creating since she was a small child. A chunky child and teen, she was bullied in school and music was her escape.

“I just wasn’t that ‘it’ girl,” Francess explained. “I had no style either because I didn’t care to put in the effort.”

However the experience gave her a unique perspective.

“I know I can help people through my music,” Francess added.

For now she’s continuing to sing and write, and also devotes a lot of energy to her social media presence – the medium by which so many new artists are discovered.

Francess is active on all platforms including iTunes, Spotify, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, where she has had as many as 5.2 million views on a single post.

Determined to raise her profile, Francess said she’s also looking for a manager and agent and hopes she can get connected to the music scene in Toronto.

To vote for Francess, visit her Instagram account @kaitlynfrancess.

– The Chatham Voice

FLIGHT FEST Returns Aug. 6

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Nothing signals possibility like the return of Chatham-Kent’s annual aviation event.

This year’s “Hope is in the Air” FLIGHT FEST will take place at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport on Aug 6.

The free day-long celebration is a joint effort between Flight 203 Inc., the local chapter of Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA), and Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport management.

Tim Schinkel, vice-president of the Flight 203 COPA chapter, said organizers are happy the popular event is about to return.

“We are absolutely delighted to share our spectacular aviation event,” Schinkel said.

“We want the whole family to join in,” he explained, adding there’s “something for everybody,” at FLIGHT FEST. Schinkel said the theme for this year’s FLIGHT FEST came out of the idea of offering hope to citizens and businesses negatively impacted by shutdowns and restrictions during the pandemic.

“Many have been devastated,” Schinkel said, noting everyone can use a “glimmer of hope.”

A full slate of activities are on tap for “Hope is in the Air,” including a number of static aircraft displays, followed by an evening of music with a feature performance by Merlin native Michelle Wright.

Unique vintage biplanes, an aerobatic helicopter, world-renowned warbirds and jets of yesteryear will be on hand for public viewing.

Along with the displays, multiple aircraft will be arriving and departing throughout the day. Schinkel said an invite has been issued to residents in Lambton, Essex and Middlesex counties to allow them to see aircraft up close and speak to the aviators who fly them.

An opening ceremony at 10 a.m. will kick off FLIGHT FEST, with festivities and displays running until 4 p.m.

Other activities such as face painting will be offered, as well as a barbecue.

Christian musician Dan Bremnes will take to the stage at 5 p.m, followed by Eagles tribute band Hotel California at 6:30 p.m. and Michelle Wright at 8:30 p.m.

Although not directly connected to the festival, Sunday will feature an outdoor praise service that will include music.

There’s an added bonus for those who pre-register for the free event with the winner of a draw claiming a free scenic flight.

Key corporate sponsors include Waste Connections of Canada, Engie, COPA YCK 201, Schinkels Legacy, TekSavvy, JM Controls, Clarke Construction, Apollo Property Management, DAJCOR, Maple City Homes as well as several other local businesses.

Organizers will be collecting donations on behalf of charities chosen by the group. To date, “Hope is in the Air” is supporting UCB Canada, Hope Air and the Mission Aviation Fellowship of Canada. – The Chatham Voice

Coming up in August in Chatham-Kent DRESDEN RACEWAY - AUGUST 1 CHATHAM CONCERT BAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 DRESDEN ROTARY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AUGUST 4, 11 TALBOT TRAIL PLACE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, BLENHEIM - AUGUST 4, 11, 18 & 25 BOTHWELL OPTIMIST OLD AUTOS CAR SHOW & FLEA MARKET - AUGUST 5-6 FLIGHT FEST, CHATHAM - AUGUST 6 RIDGETOWN FARMER'S MARKET - AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27 SONS OF KENT SECOND FRIDAY MARKET AUGUST 12 WAMBO - AUGUST 12-13 DOWNTOWN WALLACEBURG FARMERS' MARKET - AUGUST 13, 27 ART IN MEMORIAL PARK, TILBURY - AUGUST 27 NORTH BUXTON HOMECOMING - SEPTEMBER 2-5 BREWFEST CK “FARMFEST” - RED BARN BREWING, BLENHEIM - SEPTEMBER 3 SONS OF KENT SECOND FRIDAY MARKET, CHATHAM - SEPTEMBER 9 ART KEMP MEMORIAL CAR SHOW, THAMESVILLE - SEPTEMBER 10 RM CARS & COFFEE, BLENHEIM - SEPTEMBER 10

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