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Jun 24, 19 •
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Sir: I have been reading Rob Hakker’s letters on our local taxes and it made me stop and think. I thought about it when I took out my garbage bin and recycling. Trucks came along and picked it up, paid by my taxes. I thought about it when I passed an...
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Jun 24, 19 •
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Sir: If your roof leaks like a sieve; if your windows are outdated, drafty and falling out; if accessibility is lacking; and if your HVAC system is on its last legs, would you go on a long cruise or perhaps build a swimming pool in your backyard? Well, this...
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Jun 17, 19 •
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Sir: I recently went for a self-guided tour of the new animal shelter on Park Avenue East in Chatham, an open house. Lots of people there, lots of cats, a handful of dogs and a mother dog nursing about six puppies. There was even a guinea pig near the front...
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Jun 17, 19 •
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Sir: Given the state of political discourse these days, it’s hard to imagine that any public statement could surprise or disgust. That is true, unless of course our local MPP Rick Nicholls gets involved. Last Friday, a representation of nurses, teachers,...
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Jun 10, 19 •
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Sir: On June 6, 1944, I arrived by boat on Juno Beach in Normandy, France, with the Canadian Scottish Regiment. My role was in the mortar platoon. On June 17, I was based in a barn, anticipating an attack that never came. I went into a nearby shed to disarm...
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Jun 10, 19 •
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Sir: Economic growth is impossible if you keep raising taxes. Recently, Mayor Canniff reported to the Chamber of Commerce the local economy is growing. Bonus! Then why the tax hike? Did they not tell the new council before raising taxes? With all this good...
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Jun 3, 19 •
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Sir: Since the closing of Navistar in Chatham, there have been rumours of soil contamination and what to do with the property, etc. From what I see (because I don’t know of the soil condition), the site is sadly empty and there is a need for Chatham to...
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Jun 3, 19 •
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Sir: Kudos to the Ridge Players for an excellent production of the Wizard of Oz this year. From the set, costume design, sound effects, music, lighting, choreography, talented actors and actresses, and heartfelt enthusiasm, a stellar performance. I believe...
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Jun 3, 19 •
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Sir: Surprise! Surprise. Chatham-Kent’s highest paid employees are caught red-handed gorging at the public trough once again. Special thanks to John Cryderman – one of Chatham-Kent’s unsung heroes – for discovering this one. C-K Police Chief Gary...
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May 9, 19 •
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Sir: Congratulations to Mayor Caniff and the other municipal councillors and staff who went out of their way to deliver food to people isolated out in rural areas of our municipality recently! This is a very good thing! Also thank you especially to the...
