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Due to an “elevated possibility of failure of a portion of the Erie Shore Drive dike,” the municipality is asking residents on that part of the road to evacuate their homes

by March 9, leaving those residents angry and with many questions.

At an emergency public meeting Friday night in Chatham-Kent council chambers, Mayor Darrin Canniff officially declared a state of emergency for Erie Shore Drive and adjacent farm land and roads, including Erieau Road, the only access to the Village of Erieau. Citing widespread flooding should the dike fail, Canniff said the low-lying farmland would be flooded to the north and northeast, including Erieau Road.

The municipality advised the evacuation of residences from 18416 to 17982 Erie Shore Dr. by March 9 so work to shore up the dike, at a cost of approximately $450,000,

could begin immediately. Assistance is being offered by municipality to help residents find a place to live if friends or family can’t take them in, and two public meetings were to be held March 3 to give residents boxes and sand bags and a chance to talk to public officials.

Council was to vote on the road closure Monday night. Results were not available by press time.

“Information arrived on our doorstep in the last several hours that significantly increases the risk for citizens on Erie Shore Drive and the surrounding area. We tried to get that information out as soon as possible and our primary focus to protect the lives and safety of the residents,” said municipal CEO Don Shropshire at the meeting Friday.

According to municipal engineer Thomas Kelly, the work is expected to take six weeks, if the weather co-operates, with no access to the homes by residents.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

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401 concrete barriers on the way?

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

The provincial government recently announced it would seek a contractor to make safety improvements on Highway 401 between Merlin Road and Tilbury.

According to a provincial announcement last week, the Ontario government is “proceeding with an Expression of Interest to procure a contractor” to widen and install concrete median barriers on the first 11 km of the project between Tilbury and Merlin Road in Chatham-Kent.

“We are committed to making sure that our transportation system works for all Ontarians,”

said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, in the media release. “Ontario’s roads are among the safest in North America – and our government intends to keep it that way.”

Meanwhile, Alysson Storey, the main person behind the Build the Barrier movement, said she’ll believe that the improvements are going to be made only when construction starts.

“It is definitely good news, but they aren’t changing the plan.

There is no timeline attached.

That’s a primary concern,” she said. “We’re on our fifth minister (of transportation) and the second government in the past two and a half years working on it.”

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The Build the Barrier effort began in 2017 after numerous serious accidents and several fatalities occurred along the 119-kilometre stretch of Hwy. 401, from Hwy. 4 in Lambeth to Queen’s Line in Tilbury, which has no concrete barrier to prevent vehicles from crossing the median and heading into oncoming traffic.

Sarah and Freya Payne were killed in August of 2017 when a tractor-trailer crossed the centre median and hit them head on.

Storey knew them personally and took up the cause shortly thereafter.

The first phase of the improvement project, according to the province, involves widening 11 km of Hwy. 401 from four to six lanes, adding a new storm sewer system, making safety improvements, including the construction of the concrete median barrier.

“To announce a bil-

lion-dollar investment one year and be moving to get shovels in the ground within a year of the announcement is unheard of in government,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington.

“It’s not a minute too soon and I look forward to ensuring the progress keeps moving at this pace.”

Building the concrete median barrier will help improve safety and reduce the likelihood of cross median collisions, the province said. Storey agrees.

“We don’t want the cheapest option. We want the safest option,” she said in a previous interview. “There shouldn’t be an argument.”

But until there are shovels in the ground, Storey vows to keep up the lobby effort.

“Without seeing confirmation of when this is happening, I’m always concerned this could change. We’ll continue to work to make this happen,” she said.

Storey understands the widening of the highway, installation

of new storm sewers and the erection of the concrete barriers won’t come cheap.

“Obviously there are a lot of moving parts. It’s a very substantial infrastructure project.

Anyone who has lived in this area for past few years remembers what it took to finish the Tilbury-to-Windsor stretch. It doesn’t happen overnight,” she said.

At the same time, Storey added, Mulroney has the power to expedite the approval process to help ensure the project takes place sooner rather than later.

She believes with the work done to the west, the province should have a solid starting point.

“You don’t have to start from scratch. We’re really hopeful she (Mulroney) will consider that option. The sooner this starts, the sooner the concrete barrier is up, the sooner lives will be saved,” Storey said. “Everyone knows what needs to be done, so let’s just get it done.”

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Dike improvements, home buyouts are future options der it. Rain forecasts for In the meantime, staff this spring were of immeand consultants Golder diate concern, Kelly said, Associates, are to come as the ground under the up with a plan for coun- road is already saturated cil to consider, one that and cracks in the road itwould re-design the el- self are widening. evation of the dike and Coun. Trevor Thompson improve mitigation mea- let his emotions show as sures for high water and he spoke about the imadverse weather events, pact of the closure on resconsider a buy out of the idents of the dike road. properties and provide “I’m sorry it’s come to costs associated with the this; it keeps me up at different options. This night and I know it keeps second phase is expect- you up at night,” Thomped to last until the end of son said.

2020, when residents will Kelly emphasized the then be allowed access to importance of starting the properthe work on ty. the dike as “My home is my lifeKelly said soon as posthere are time investment and sible, and 123 homes you are going to put Shropshire on the dike stone blocks in front agreed. with 43 on of it and I am going to “If we the curallow a rent tax lose it.” breach, it roll. It was - Resident Sue O’Brien makes reconstructbuilding the ed in 1914 and he said road a lot more expensive plans have been consid- and a lot more complicatered and rejected over ed. We need to deal with the years due to the cost the immediate risk to the involved. High water community,” Shropshire events since 2016, storm noted. “It does not mean surges and lack of ice on the residents will not the lake have contributed have access to their propto flooding, erosion and erty, we just need to see weakening of the dike what that will look like.” road and the ground unShropshire added that Continued from page 1

residents in Erieau who have medical issues should consider evacuating as well during this time as the village will be cut off by flooding if the dike breaches, “essentially becoming an island.”

Thomas said if the dike does fail, residents in Erieau would have sixto-eight hours to evacuate before Erieau Road was flooded over, cutting off access, with a total area of 1,600 acres of land in danger.

The Erie Shore Drive Homeowners’ Association had members at the public meeting Friday, expressing their anger and frustration at the amount of money they have spent on their properties, “doing their due diligence to protect other people and property” from flooding.

Murray Spencer said there is $22 million worth of property along that portion of road that will be worth nothing if they close the road.

Gail Spencer, another resident, agreed, noting that while they understand the human safety issue, if they ever get back to their homes, there will

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Waves pound homes on Erie Shore Drive and flood yards, as well as the road, as seen here in 2018. The water has seeped into the roadway and weakend the dike.

be thousands of dollars of repair work to do and she asked who would be paying for that?

Another long-time resident, Sue O’Brien, was very distraught and said she and her husband have nowhere to go and worry about trying to rent space and still pay their mortgage. She also has a two-storey home to try and pack up before March 9 and doesn’t know how she will get that done.

“My home is my lifetime investment and you are going to put stone blocks in front of it and I am going to lose it,” O’Brien

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I have a mortgage and the only option is to walk away and declare bankruptcy. This problem is not new. I told you in ’97 that it is not if the dike will breach, it’s when.”

Finance Director Gord Quinton said the municipality will be waiving taxes until the end of the year for the affected property owners, to the tune of more than $1 million that will have to be made up elsewhere.

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By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

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That is why Chatham Coun. Bondy said he was to introduce a motion at council Monday night to scrap the entire renewal portion of the project and just go ahead with replacing the infrastructure. At press time, the results of that vote weren’t known.

The first public information meeting took place at Sprucedale United Church with display boards set up by project consultant RC Spencer and Associates, with conception drawings and proposed timelines for construction.

Municipal engineer and Manager of Infrastructure Services Mark McFadden said the project is in the very early stages and includes Victoria Avenue from Thames Street to McNaughton Avenue.

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The main purpose of the project is to update the sewer system and separate the storm sewer and the sanitary sewer pipes.

He said the road has to be ripped up to complete the update and it is an opportunity to add to or change the layout and design of the road and sidewalks. Due to the age of the street and its heritage significance, McFadden said the public input on what they would like to see – and not see – is important.

“There were about 70 people at the meeting which is a good turnout for a public information meeting. That was good to see. The main concerns expressed at the meeting and through other input is the location of a bike path, the possibility of removing trees and maintaining the heritage look of the street itself,” McFadden noted. “There are concerns about how it is going to look after the project is finished.”

Some of the details to be considered on the design would be the location of the sidewalk, McFadden added. For instance, the sidewalk could be curbside or could meander around the mature trees that line Victoria Avenue.

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Victoria Avenue residents have tied orange ribbons around trees along the Chatham roadway to encourage the municipality to avoid cutting down any of the venerable hardwood trees that line the roadway. The municipality is looking at making changes along Victoria from McNaughton Avenue to Thames Street in the future.

There was also a design board that showed a roundabout where Stephenson and Gladstone avenues meet Victoria as an alternative to a stop sign because of the slower-moving traffic volume.

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Street end of Victoria expressed concerns about losing driveways and frontage due to their homes’ proximity to the road allowance when the project was first discussed last fall.

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Bondy irked over Victoria Ave. ideas

McFadden said. “It is The recent public infor- an old road and there is mation meeting was just definitely heritage value the first one to it from a and McFadmunicipal “We have to rip up den said standpoint they will the road from the river as well.” be gather- at Thames Street all Vi c t o r i a ing all the the way down to McAv e n u e comments, Naughton, so this is an r e s i d e n t s , concerns opportunity to upgrade i n c l u d and input ing Bondy, for consid- the road. It is a necweren’t eration and essary project, but happy with will be look- we want to keep the either the ing at an- heritage component of format or other pubthe content lic meeting the street.” of the pubin perhaps - C-K’s Mark McFadden lic meetSeptember. ing, and It’s still early, as the first the newly formed Voices potential phase of the proj- of Victoria group held its ect from Thames Street to own meeting Friday night Grand Avenue West isn’t at Blessed Sacrament proposed to begin until Church. spring/summer of 2022, Bondy, who attended pending council and capi- the citizens’ meeting, said tal funding approval. “the main concern that “We have to rip up the was universally shared road from the river at was that the entire idea Thames Street all the way was a bad idea.” down to McNaughton, so Removing grass and this is an opportunity to property, and potentially upgrade the road. It is a 19 mature trees that line necessary project, but we the 200-year-old historic want to keep the heritage road, to make way for a component of the street,” three-metre-wide asphalt

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strip and possibly a bike against the renewal por- that doesn’t allow healthy he did not. path is something resi- tion of the project. trees to be cut down,” Residents can still make dents feel with ruin the Bondy said the consen- Bondy noted. “This is the comments and bring their historic and sus was stupidest thing I’ve seen concerns forward by filla e s t h e t i c “This is the stupidthey want in 10 years on council and ing out a comment form value of the the renewal I’ve seen a lot of things. online or by calling muest thing I’ve seen in road, Bondy s c r a p p e d , I am going to fight very nicipal customer service 10 years on council noted. the infra- hard on this one.” reps at 519-360-1998 by “A lot of and I’ve seen a lot of structure He added that bike paths March 13. people were things. I am going to u p d a t e d , are not used enough to The details of the project disappoint- fight very hard on this and the road justify destroying the his- and the artist drawings ed with r e t u r n e d toric aesthetic of an entire of the design concept can the public one.” to the con- road. be seen on the municipal m e e t i n g . - Coun. Michael Bondy dition it is As a resident of Victoria website at https://www.

They said now, with Avenue himself, Bondy chatham-kent.ca/resiit seemed disorganized, trees trimmed to ensure said he checked with the dents/maintenance/vicstaff weren’t readily iden- their health, but none re- Integrity Commissioner to toria-avenue-infrastructifiable and the display moved. ensure he did not have a ture-renewal. Copies of boards didn’t even show “That falls in line with conflict of interest on this the comment form are also the right colour for the our own municipal bylaw issue and he was assured available on the website. asphalt,” Bondy said. “We’re a $230 million corporation and we can’t even get a AT colour right?”

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Don’t ruin Victoria Ave. The proposed changes to Victoria Avenue as part of the infrastructure renewal project to update storm and sanitary sewers has residents on the street – and across Chatham – fighting mad.

After a public information meeting organized by the municipality that residents say left them with more questions than answers, citizens organized their own meeting with Ward 6 Coun.

Michael Bondy to discuss what action they could take to stop any part of the project that would change the landscape of the historic street.

While infrastructure updates are a necessary fact of municipal life, the residents want the upgrade work done, but the street returned to the same state it was in before the work started.

Bondy has been very vocal in his objection to the project, especially as a resident of the road, and he and the newly formed Voices of Victoria group have some good points to make.

First, the reasoning that while the road is being ripped is a good time to make any changes to the landscape of the road is a good one, changing the heritage aspect of the road is not. So, it makes the average person wonder what direction was given to the consultant for this project. Roundabouts and bike lanes in no way lend themselves to a heritage ambiance, so the proposed design changes are a big fail in the eyes of the public.

Second, the public information meeting seemed to make people more confused than answer questions and if the proposed changes were mere suggestions, why were the public told 19 trees would have to come down? That seems very specific.

And last, the municipality doesn’t need to be spending that kind of money on a renewal project when there are more pressing issues to deal with such as fixing the potential breach of the dike road on Erie Shore Drive and the Rose Beach Line erosion problem and Talbot Trail erosion…

While the results of Bondy’s motion to scrap the project wasn’t known at press time, hopefully council listens to the residents on Victoria and leaves the historic street with its heritage lamp posts, 100-year-old trees and old-world feel that people love so much.

Update below ground. Don’t shred above ground.

There are much more important things to spend money on in the next few years in Chatham-Kent.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

Opinion

Bald eagles making a comeback Sir: This is in relation to the photo of the bald eagles featured in the Jan. 30 edition of The Chatham Voice. Bald eagles, fortunately, are becoming more frequently seen across the southern Ontario landscape. As recently as the late 1960s, there was only one pair of them along the Lake Erie shoreline between about Long Point and the mouth of the Detroit River, and that pair was at Rondeau Provincial Park.

Even that pair wasn’t always successful in raising young, but at least they were trying.

The decline of this impressive species throughout much of their range was due to the

widespread use of chemicals such as DDT, which were portrayed as being of great benefit in controlling undesirable insects. However it had a major negative effect on various other species of wildlife, including the bald eagle, which was placed on Ontario’s Endangered Species list when it first came into effect in 1973.

When the ban on such chemicals was eventually implemented, birds such as bald eagles slowly and steadily increased. In the last couple of decades or so, the bald eagle has recovered considerably, and is now listed as Special Concern, which is

a far less problematic status.

While the pair of eagles shown in the photo may be from the nest visible in the woodlot at the south end of Fargo Road, near Shrewsbury, it is just as likely to be from another nest not far away. For example there have been as many as three pairs of eagles and active nests within Rondeau Provincial Park, and in the last few years, a nest has been built in a tree in the woodlot at the entrance to the Ridge Landfill, along Erieau Road.

Readers may be interested to know that as of about four years ago, there were up to 18 nests

within, or on the borders of, Chatham-Kent, and are most often found within a short distance of a large marsh, river or along the lake shore.

It has truly been a good news story!

Incidentally, the nest that had been visible from Fargo Road for several years had fallen out of that tree sometime in the last few months. A new nest has been built in the same woodlot, but in a different tree a little farther south in the woodlot and a little lower down.

It is still visible from the road, but once the leaves are out, may not be.

Allen Woodliffe Chatham

Letter rings a familiar tone Editor’s note: This letter is addressed to Naresh James in response to his letter, “the cult of efficiency,” in the Feb. 20 Chatham Voice.

Sir: Thank you for your

wise words about the need for balance in life.

They have a familiar ring to them as an update on an old teaching from

a Jewish carpenter who tried to warn people about the dangers of working to get everything in the world, while losing their

well-being in the process.

(Mark 8:36) God bless you.

Catherine Wathy Chatham

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6716 Talbot Trail • $389,900 Peace & tranquility are offered on this 5 plus acre of land overlooking beautiful Lake Erie. Completely redone from top to bottom offering totally open concept kitchen overlooking dining area & living room. Vaulted ceilings, 2 bedrooms, laundry. Relax and enjoy the privacy of the land. Treed area and great for those camp fires, etc. Call June today for your personal viewing!

2 Gregory Dr. E. • $479,900 This home offers all the amenities of a new build on a double lot. Completely renovated throughout. Boasting open concept, kitchen with granite counter tops overlooking living room with gas fireplace. 2 bedroom’s on main floor & 2 up. 3 full baths, one on each floor. Fully finished lower level, water on demand.

2 car garage, fenced yard, all newly paved with circular drive. Perfect for career couple or the growing family. Check it out today!

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4br, 5 bath 3 storey home on the St Clair River. Call Deb Rhodes 519-401-5470.

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19950 HILL, RIDGETOWN $259,900 Great affordable package to start or relocate your business. Well maintained building. Call Deb R 519-401-5470.

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The Arts

The Luck of the Irish Irish Rovers to play in Chatham on St. Paddy’s Day their current tour.

“It worked out that way on the tour. We did a video there Canadian music icons The about five or six years ago. It Irish Rovers are on tour, and, was a great, lively place,” he as luck would have it, they will said. “The people in Chatham bring their party into the Cha- know how to have a good time. tham Capitol Theatre on St. Pat- I think they are all Irish at heart, especially on St. Patrick’s Day.” rick’s Day. It’s the culmination of an 18Bandleader George Millar said it also marks the final date on city tour for The Irish Rovers, who are on tour ?? Why Wear Compression Socks?? in support of their latest CD, Saints and SinBarb Pelgrims ners.

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said the band mixes in a smattering of new material with old favourites during their performances. Fans can rest assured they will certainly hear classics such as “Wasn’t that a Party?”

– that’s the name of the tour after all – as well as memorable tunes such as “The Unicorn,” “Drunken Sailor” and more.

“We know what’s going to please the audience, and I know what they want to hear,” Millar said. “When you slip in the new songs amongst the older material, it doesn’t seem to upset the fans.”

He said he doesn’t mind playing the classic hits night after night.

“What you do when you have a song like ‘The Unicorn’ and ‘Wasn’t that a Party?’ is you sort of reinvent the song. You keep the band on its toes and everyone has fun with the songs,” he said. “You just do it a wee bit different when you can. It keeps the butterflies in your stomach. You need that edge, the wee bit of nervousness.”

The Irish Rovers formed initially in Toronto in the mid-1960s, comprised of transplanted Irishmen.

They shifted to Calgary and continued to grow.

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“The TV show is a big reason Celtic music became so popular. Then along came the Riverdance. It got younger people involved. All the lovely looking dancers – it really brought Celtic music back into the fold all over the world,” he said.

As for when Millar and the rest of the Irish Rovers will hang up their guitars, fiddles and accordions, he said it’s up to the public.

“It’s the most amusing thing.

It all comes down to the fans in North America. They keep coming out,” he said. “All of a sudden, an awful lot of younger people are at our shows.”

The band recently performed in front of a university audience in Orono, Maine, Millar

said, and the fans “brought the house down.”

“We’re all feeling good. People still want to come see us, so there’s no reason to stop,” he said. “After 53 years, we’re still doing it.”

Millar joked he chose the right genre of music – Celtic – in which to grow old in and continue to perform.

“We’re not in rock & roll, so we don’t have to try to get into spandex,” he joked. “The great thing about Celtic music is you can lose your hair and your belly can come out a little bit and it’s okay.”

The Chatham show takes place March 17 at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit cktickets. com.

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The Laurier Singers is a cho-

ral ensemble from Wilfred Laurier University Department of Music, under the direction of Dr. Lee Willingham.

Xander Bechard from Chatham is one of the members of this choir. He has played

leading roles in various musical productions in Chatham.

He is also a former Choral Scholar of the St. Andrew’s Chancel Choir and the CKSS School Choir and a Kiwanis Music Festival award winner.

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Life

Large numbers for Wimpy’s charity dinner

By Sarah Schofield sarah@chathamvoice.com

The line-up was out the door for Wimpy’s first Charity Dinner held at the diner’s Grand Avenue West location on Feb. 25.

With more than 15 employees, and about nine volunteers on hand to help

serve and co-ordinate the free meal, this is a tradition that owner Nazbur Rahman plans to continue in the years to come.

Known as ‘Johnny,’ Rahman is the owner of eight other Wimpy’s Diner locations throughout Ontario and he personally sponsored the event, which expected to

feed close to 500 at the Chatham location.

With plates filled with turkey, all the fixings and dessert afterwards, he has made it a point to always give back to these communities with a free traditional meal each year to those in need.

Eight years ago, Rahman started his first free dinner at

his Hamilton Wimpy’s location and hasn’t looked back since.

“I thought because we are in business, we can make an effort to do something for our community, for people that cannot afford a Christmas or a good dinner,” said Rahman about why he started.

While the dinner usually occurs around the holiday season, it was decided to move it to a later date since there were a number of organizations already planning Christmas dinners.

A highlight for Rahman was any child that was at the meal also received a free gift or toy, which were largely donated by generous citizens near his Brantford and Mus-

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Aiden Ascombe-Lalumiere and his younger sister Charisma enjoyed a traditional meal at Wimpy’s Diner on Feb. 25 in Chatham. To become an annual tradition, the Charity Dinner welcomed those in need to a full course turkey meal. Kids also enjoyed a free gift, all courtesy of Wimpy’s owner Nazbur Rahman.

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“This is a contribution from me, from my heart and my family so everyone can enjoy a good dinner and the kids can enjoy a gift,” said Rahman.

With plenty of help from staff, volunteers, Chatham-Kent Police and the Chatham-Kent Fire Service to make sure the distribution of food was smooth, one of the most important details was that everyone who ate during the dinner enjoyed themselves.

“I’d rather make it smaller and make sure everyone leaves here happy,” he said.

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34 Star in Orion’s left foot 35 “Now” or “never” 37 Drench 38 TV dinner veggies 39 “Go, team!”

41 Wild and crazy 45 Rescues 47 “The Raven” writer 48 TV show for entrepreneurial hopefuls 52 Transgression 53 Asian nation 54 Hockey surface 55 Superlative ending 56 That is (Lat.) 57 “Ben-Hur” author Wallace 58 Vast expanse DOWN 1 Extended family member 2 “Choppers” 3 Hindu ascetic 4 Mexican peninsula 5 Exaggerate 6 White or Grable

7 One-on-one fight 8 Pismire 9 Bay State sch.

10 Multipurpose truck 11 Apiece 17 Start a garden 21 Regions 23 All-out attack 24 Carpet 25 Consumed 26 Solidify 28 That woman 30 Anger 31 Siesta 32 Praise in verse 33 Eggs 36 Unruly kid?

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Life/News

Boat & Rec Show March 13-15

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Back by popular demand, the Southwestern Ontario Boat & Recreation Show will return to the Bradley Centre on March 13-15.

The second annual show hits the centre a week after the Chatham Indoor Car Show.

While both events showcase product from dealers, the boat & rec show is a place were customers can not only look and ask questions, but also make purchases.

“Multi-millions of dollars of boats were sold on that week-

end,” event organizer Nick Cadotte of XS Productions said of last year’s event. “A lot of dealers will be offering show specials with preferred rates and financing. There will be some huge discounts.”

Boats and other water toys will be on display and up for sale, as well as RVs, ATVs – “anything that will put a smile on your face this summer,” Cadotte said. “We’ve also expanded to now have more of an Anglers’ Alley with a focus on sport fishing.”

He said the show developed instant appeal last year, from the dealers and the custom-

ers. Given our geographical location, it is understandable.

“We have so many waterways and so many people who camp or have a four-wheeler, there’s just great opportunity here,” Cadotte said. “(The show) is marketed towards local clients. And all the dealers are from right here in our own backyard.”

The Southwestern Ontario Boat & Rec Show hours are March 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is $5, and kids 14 and under are free.

and landscapes.

Now, as the new investigative reporter at The Chatham Voice, I find myJenna Cocullo self in an entirely new landscape, in agricultural flatlands, and I couldn’t

be more excited to begin my latest endeavour, doing great journalism by Canada’s Great Lakes.

Southern Ontario does not get as much media attention as other areas and there is a lot of work waiting to be done.

I am looking forward to meeting the movers and shakers in the community and digging deep in to the issues that matter to the locals.

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There are two things I love which are the only two things that you need to know about me: Travel and journalism.

From journalism school to internships and real paid jobs, I have had the pleasure of telling the stories of Montrealers, Ottawans, Edmontonians, and Rupertites.

Each place has different industries, character profiles

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With International Women’s Day approaching on March 8th , I was interested in sharing my thoughts and experiences as a female within a profession which was historically male-dominated. Many of us will remember the time when we were greeted by an older, salt and pepper haired gentleman upon entering a funeral home for visitation, a service or to make funeral arrangements for our loved one.

While this is still a common occurrence, more and more families are being welcomed by female Funeral Directors of various ages. In recent years, 80% of graduates of the Funeral Service Education program in Ontario have been female. As a first-generation Funeral Director myself and having no family involved within the industry prior, I found my calling very early on. Completing my experience with a Funeral Home throughout high school, I quickly realized my vocation of becoming a Funeral Director and pursued the necessary schooling to gain my Funeral Director’s licence in 2016. I then moved from London where I grew up, to Chatham and am now settling in Wallaceburg. When I started with McKinlay’s, I was fortunate to be mentored by a female Funeral Director. To this day, the lessons I learned from her and my other colleagues molded me into the type of Funeral Director and person I am today. Typically, when asked why one would desire to become a Funeral Director, most will answer that they want to help people. This for many people is very true and I am no exception. Being a female, we instinctively have an ingrained trait to comfort one another, be a confidant for those that may need it during a difficult time and add a gentle touch to any team. Alternatively, the funeral profession is not the only field where women have become leaders in their careers.

The trade industry has seen more and more women looking for a rewarding career as plumbers, electricians and carpenters – a career to get their hands dirty and earn an honest living for their families. At the end of the day, being greeted by either one of our female or male Funeral Directors, Funeral Director Assistants, Reception staff, or Administrative staff, your family will be treated as one of our own. I believe it is important to acknowledge the power of women and what they can bring to the table. I hope sharing my desire to become a Funeral Director will be an encouragement to others, female and male, to pursue a career full of passion and be the gentle touch this world longs for. In the words of Mark Twain: “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

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A former violin teacher in Chatham-Kent has been sentenced to eight months in jail for 28 accounts of sex-related offences on Monday.

Between the 1970s and 1990s, Claude Trachy, 73, repeatedly asked his under-aged female students to remove their blouses and bras in order to measure them for shoulder rests. The students were also asked to play the violin disrobed. The trial heard that Trachy had not measured his daughter or male students in the same

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The crown was seeking a prison term of five years, while the defence was seeking no jail time due to Trachy’s age and the length of time since the offences.

Trachy will also be on probation for two years after he is released from jail.

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Tuesday, March 10: • Chatham Community Blood Donation Event at the Portuguese Canadian Social Club of Chatham.

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Friday, March 6: • “Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk” The Catholic Women’s League Council L-062 is hosting the World Day of Prayer at St. Francis Xavier Church in Tilbury starting at 2:00pm. This years country is Zimbabwe (which means “House of Stones”) is located in Southern Africa. Please join us to learn more about their culture and also enjoy some fellowship following the service.

• Calling all Landlords! Want to learn more about preventing and treating pests, join us at the C-K Association Meeting. 7:00pm at the Imperial Club, 22 Payne St., Chatham. For info email: chatham kentlandlordassoc@gmail.com

• Meal (5:15pm-6:30pm), open darts (7:30pm) and catch the ace (drawn at 6:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Choice of spaghetti with meat sauce, roast beef or fish & chips for $10. Everyone Welcome.

Wednesday, March 11: • Calvary Church, 34 Victoria Ave at Barthe St. invites all ladies to their weekly Wednesday 9:30am COFFEE BREAK. We are starting a new book Comfort. Learn what the bible says to us while meeting new friends. Call 519-354-4235.

Saturday, March 7: • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge 9:30am-11:00am. Everyone welcome!

• Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William St. S., Chatham welcomes Laurier Singers, a chorale ensemble from Wilfrid Laurier University Department of Music. Doors open at 6:30pm.

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• Meat draw (4:00pm-6:00pm) and dance (4:30pm-9:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dance featuring Unity Station. Everyone Welcome.

• Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival 75th Anniversary Homecoming Series welcomes Ben Smith, piano, Jordon Clayton, violin and Ryan Nauta, tenor to the Kiwanis Theatre at 8:00pm. Tickets available at the door, by contacting ckmf7th@gmail.com, or online at www.chathamkiwanis.com/musicfestival.

Sunday, March 8: • Classic Country Jamboree at the Merlin Legion.

3:00pm-7:00pm. Host band The Marquis. Delicious fish dinner with all the fixings. Bring your singing voice and dancing shoes! Call 519-476-5870 for more info.

• St. Joseph’s K of C Council #10436 breakfast.

9:00am-11:30am at the Spirit & Life Centre (St. Joseph’s site), 184 Wellington St. W., Chatham.

All you can eat buffet with 2 meats, hash browns, scrambled eggs, French toast or pancakes, toast & fruit cocktail. 50/50 draw and every 50th customer will receive free breakfast. $8/adult. $4/child 6-12.

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• Bingo at the Ridgetown Legion. 2:00pm-4:00pm. $10 admission includes 4 cards. Jackpot $200.

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• Annual Spring Skating Ice Show. Come out and suport local talent. All level of skating. $10/ advance. $12/door. 1:30pm at Thames Campus Arena.

Monday, March 9: • Open Euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome.

• Open Euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome.

• Kent Coin Club meeting in the library of John McGregor Secondary School. 7:30pm. For more info contact president Paul Robb 289-228-2817.

• Tax Clinic at the Active Lifestyle Centre, hosted by accounting students from St. Clair College. Open to older adults with income below $25,000. Call the Centre 519-352-5633 for an appointment.

•Pepper (1:00pm) and fun darts (7:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.

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Thursday, March 12: • Unifor Local 127 Retiree Meeting.

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

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Arthur “Chuck” Pitman 85, Sunday, February 23, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Anthony “Tony” Nugent Saturday, February 22, 2020 Life Transitions

Bill Veldoom 94, Sunday, February 23, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Louella Johnson 73, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Life Transitions

Binky Jenkins 72, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Helen Easter 90, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Life Transitions

Beverley Heuston 81, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Mrs. Olive Allison 93, Saturday, February 22, 2020 Alexander and Houle Funeral Home

Alex Speller 60, Thursday, February 27, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Bonnie Green 69, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Wayne D. O’Sullivan 72, Friday, February 28, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Ron Jessome 69, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Ric Pare 67, Friday, February 28, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

Madeline Donahue 88, Sunday, February 23, 2020 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Iva Mae Mardling 96, Saturday, February 29, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

William H. Hembree 91, Thursday, February 27, 2020 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Ruth Lorraine Chittim 95, Sunday, February 23, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home

• Open Euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome.

Mike Nagle 63, Sunday, March 1, 2020 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Friday, March 13: • Kent Branch OGS meeting: The Business of Death. Bill Denning, from Denning Funeral Home, shares the history of undertakers, funeral homes and our ancestors’ death customs. McKinlay Funeral Home Reception Centre. 7:00pm. Parking in the St. Clair Plaza, 463 St. Clair St., Chatham. Open and free to the public. Join us and bring a friend.

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In Memoriam

In memory of my mom Verna Wilson who passed away March 6, 2013

A Memorial for Son and Brother Kevin Wm. Reginald Allison August 8, 1961 - February 28, 2017

Thank You To the young men who stopped and helped me on Pioneer Line on February 26 THANK YOU You have reminded me of the kindness still in the world, especially in our younger generation.

Obituary It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Louella Annette Johnson on February 25, 2020 at the age of 73 yrs.

Louella passed peacefully with family by her side at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Predeceased by her parents Lester Lozon (1997) and Leona Lozon (2015). Loving and devoted wife to James Johnson for 35yrs and their precious Molly.

Mother to Barbara King (Blaine), Terry King (Christine), Kaileen Smith, and step-mother to Jamie Johnson. Cherished Grandmother of Shawn VanDusen, Elisha Robbins (Orrin) and Robert Smith (Emilie) and also cherished by four Great Grandchildren; Michael Caron-VanDusen, Layla Morrice, Ryden Morrice, and Jackson Smith. Dear sister of Theresa Devogelaere (Dave), Joanne Duquette (Phil), Bernice Laprise (Armand), predeceased by a brother Ronald Lozon (1989). Also dearly missed by several sister and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Louella will be fondly remembered by her extended King family. Special thanks to Dr. Huffman who has provided compassion and respect to Louella for many years. As per Louella’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make a memorial donations are asked to consider Chatham Kent Hospice. Online condolences are welcome at www.lifetransitions.ca

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Obituary Jeanne Marie Carey (née Manneke), a resident of Chatham, passed peacefully at the age of 89 on Saturday, 22 February 2020 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born in Saint Boniface, Manitoba on 27 April 1930 to the late Mathew and Catalijnta Manneke (nee Goossen). Much beloved wife of the late Clayton Carey (1920-1998) and mother to Debbie Baillargeon (Paul), Dianna Carey (Dave Tetreault), Dennis Carey (Sharon Nissen), James Carey (Karen), Shawn Carey (Tasha), and the late Clayton Carey Jr. Loving grandmother of James (Brenna), Mathew, Jacques, Jason, Steven, Kyle, Alyssa, and Dustyn, and great grandchildren Jeffrey, Dylan, and Kylie Carey, and Mattesen Smith, and step-grandchildren Bailey, Rachel, and Emily Pickard, and David Baillargeon. Jeanne worked alongside Clayton to build and maintain the family business, Clayt Carey Electric Sewer Service. She was happiest when embracing her passion for the arts, as shown in her many paintings, poems, and her beautiful flower gardens.

She will be forever remembered as a loving and endlessly supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always put her family first. In accordance with her wishes Jeanne will be honoured privately. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) at 405 Park Ave in Chatham. Online condolences are welcome at www.lifetransitions.ca

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A new approach to women and leadership International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of women’s achievements and a reminder of where progress still needs to be made. In 2019, women across the globe held a greater number of senior management positions than ever.

Unfortunately, of all such positions available, only 29 per cent were filled by women.

THE CORPORATE CLIMB The underrepresentation of women in leadership roles has long been attributed to the metaphorical glass ceiling, a systemic barrier preventing women from rising beyond a certain level of seniority. A recent large-scale study of American corporations, however, placed the primary barrier to women’s professional advancement lower on the corporate ladder.

Research has identified a phenomenon called the “broken rung”, which is a discrepancy in the advancement rates of men and women to first-level management roles. Since more women remain in entry-level positions, there are fewer to compete for promotions at subsequent levels of management.

REDEFINING LEADERSHIP One way to encourage more women to strive for management roles and to promote the selection of women for these positions is to broaden the characterization of a good leader. Traditionally, strong leadership has been equated with assertiveness, ambition and self-reliance — attributes typically associated with masculinity and often discouraged in women.

By contrast, inclusive leadership is a collaborative form of management that embraces diversity, empowerment and inclusivity. These leaders are humble, open-minded and committed to strengthening marginalized voices. Research shows that inclusive leaders directly enhance the quality of a team’s performance and decision-making.

GENDER DIVERSITY Studies demonstrate that gender diversity in corporate settings increases productivity and innovation, leads to better products and decision-making and improves employee satisfaction and retention.

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1. Don’t use gender as an excuse for behaviour. Expressions like “boys will be boys” and “girly girls” imply that certain actions and attitudes are inherently masculine or feminine. These expectations can pressure children to behave accordingly and discourage them from authentically expressing themselves.

2. Make chores gender neutral. Boys can do laundry and girls can take out the trash. Rotate tasks and divide responsibilities evenly to teach your children that housework should be done by all.

3. Let kids play with what they want. Children learn best by playing with a variety of toys, including building blocks, dolls and toy cars. The freedom to explore different types of play allows children to develop their interests and talents.

4. Find diverse role models. Children internalize attitudes and behaviours they observe around them. Introduce your children to books, TV shows and movies that feature characters in non-traditional gender roles.

Point out real-life examples in your community as well.

5. Support expressions of emotion. Encourage children of all genders to discuss their feelings and express their emotions. Allow boys to develop empathy and compassion and teach girls to voice their anger and frustration.

Since children develop an understanding of gender norms, identities and stereotypes between the ages of three and seven, conversations about equality should begin early.

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Sentra delivers style on a budget The Chatham Voice

One look at the all-new 2020 Nissan Sentra will have you doing a double take.

The redesigned sedan shares only one thing in common with its predecessors, its name.

The 2020 Sentra looks more in place beside luxury sedans than its budget sedan counterparts, it’s that sleek.

The new-look front end borrows styling from the Nissan Altima and Maxima, with the signature V-Motion grille and LED headlights.

The 2020 Sentra is slightly wider and slightly lower to the ground; in short, it looks ready to pounce!

With available two-tone exterior colours, this allnew sedan is all about per2009 INFINITI sonal style.

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Hop in and enjoy the perfect mix of premium materials, ergonomic design and sporty details, like GT-R-inspired air vents.

Upping the ante on craftsmanship, Sentra’s new contrast stitching decks out the interior and leather shift knob. Whether it’s city commuting or weekend road tripping, you’ll look and feel right in your element.

In terms of function, Sentra’s adaptable cargo area fits any lifestyle. Access up to 404 litres of space and bring all the essentials for a weekend out of town.

The wider trunk opening and low liftover height make loading up a breeze.

With rear seats folded down, you’ll be surprised what will fit.

When you need extra room for cargo, the 60/40 split fold-down rear seats

let you add more gear – with a passenger still aboard. Fold both sides, plus the front passenger seat, and slide in a bike or even a ladder. Smart storage compartments cap it all off, accommodating devices, beverages and more.

Navigate your apps and preferences with the newly available eightinch touchscreen display.

Coupled with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it keeps life conveniently within reach.

Safety comes standard in the 2020 Sentra. Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology puts advanced safety in your hands. With these intuitive driving innovations, Sentra can monitor what’s in front of you, behind you, and on either side. It can even step in automatically to help keep you out of trouble.

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The sleek lines of the all-new 2020 Nissan Sentra offers a luxurious look inside and out at a great price.

The available Intelligent Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection helps you see more of your surroundings.

Using four cameras, it provides a virtual 360-degree bird’s-eye view of your Sentra, with selectable front, rear and curbside views. Plus, it warns you when something is moving nearby, so you can manoeuvre confidently – even when space is tight.

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V-Series a blend of performance, luxury The Chatham Voice

Driven by Cadillac’s latest turbocharging technology and building on more than 15 years of performance credentials, the first-ever 2020 CT5-V was unveiled recently, expanding choices for the brand’s V-Series performance sub-brand.

Following the 2019 CT6-V, the CT5-V and CT4-V grow the V-Series family with even more levels of performance, while preserving the lineage established by the original V-Series lineup introduced in 2004.

“The new V-Series sedan lineup defines modern sophistication by combining luxury appointments with thoughtful technology and athletic refinement for the discerning enthusiast,” said Brandon Vivian, Cadillac executive chief engineer.

“We are inviting even more customers into the V-Series family by adding a new level of elevated

performance between our Sport models and the ultimate, high-performance track capability that the V-Series has grown to represent.”

The CT5 represents Cadillac’s realigned sedan portfolio, characterized by new proportions, innovative technologies and more appearance and performance choices. It is built on Cadillac’s award-winning rearwheel-drive Alpha architecture, with the V-Series models developed to deliver the ultimate blend of performance, presence and road-going refinement.

It sports the latest standard V-Series performance technologies, including Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, which is tuned specifically for V models to enhance comfort without sacrificing performance-oriented responsiveness, and drive modes that include new V-Mode personalization.

The CT5 is available in

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The powerful and comfortable Cadillac CT5-V, offers looks, comfort and responsiveness.

RWD or AWD and features a 10-speed automatic transmission, Brembo front brakes with eBoost electronic assist and an electronic limited-slip differential.

Cadillac’s exclusive Super Cruise, the first true hands-free driver assistance feature for the freeway, is available on more than 208,000 kilometres of limited-access freeways in the U.S. and Canada. It

will be available on both new V-Series models.

“The new lineup expands the V-Series ethos, drawing more customers into the Cadillac Performance family, and the newest Vs are focused on elevated athleticism and luxurious refinement for customers wanting a dynamic daily drive,” said Mark Reuss, GM president. “And this is only the beginning of the V fami-

ly. Cadillac’s passion for performance shines on a racetrack. Stay tuned.”

Vehicle highlights The first-ever CT5-V builds on the precision-focused details of the all-new luxury sedan introduced earlier this year to offer elevated road performance and an engaging driving experience.

• Powered by Cadillac’s high-output 3.0L

Twin Turbo V-6 engine, which uses low-inertia turbochargers to enhance power production across the rpm band. It is rated at 360 hp and 405 lb.-ft. of torque (550 Nm)(SAE Certified).

• 10-speed automatic transmission.

• Electronic limited-slip rear differential.

• Standard RWD and available AWD. • V-Series performance chassis with Magnetic Ride Control 4.0.

• Performance Traction Management.

• Vehicle Control Mode with customizable V-Mode.

• Brembo front braking system.

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• Dark exterior accents and V-Series mesh grilles; unique rear diffuser and quad exhaust tips.

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Hyundai beefs up with Palisade The Chatham Voice

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade roared onto the large SUV scene less than a year ago, and it’s still turning heads.

The Palisade, complete with seating for up to eight, replaced the Santa Fe XL, the third-row seating version of the Santa Fe. Jeremy Derksen, sales manager for Van Kesteren Hyundai, said where the critics disliked the XL for a lack of cargo space, the Palisade more than fixes that issue.

“It has a beefed up suspension. It’s wider and longer, with seating for up to eight,” he said. “With the XL, the third-row seats would come up and there was no storage behind them.”

Derksen said the Palisade is enticing to larger

families who crave styling.

“It appeals to the bigger families who don’t want a minivan. You have the versatility to tow your boat, put your family in there, store your luggage and have lots of room up front for the bigger guys,” he said.

On top of that, the Palisade offers a superior ride, thanks to its longer wheelbase and improved suspension.

Featuring true V6 power with a 291-HP 3.8L engine, the Palisade will get you to where you need to go, when you need to be there, in style.

The driver is cushioned in comfort.

The driver’s seat features an integrated memory system where two settings can store the perfect seat distance from the pedals and wheel, and the seat-

back at just the right angle. So when your spouse was the last person to drive the Palisade, it’s easy to return the seat to your favourite positions.

The Palisade caters to the comfort and needs of all passengers, not just the driver.

With available seating for eight, the Palisade is a great family vehicle or carpool option. And that includes seven USB ports for charging various devices while on the road.

It offers heated seats and steering wheel to combat those cold Canadian winter mornings, and ventilated seats to help you stay cooler in the summer.

The Palisade also features a dual panel sunroof to brighten up the drive, and a wealth of Hyundai SmartSense™ safety innovations.

“There’s really not much

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The 2020 Hyundai Palisade offers more room and more comfort in Hyundai’s upscale SUV.

to not like about it,” Derksen said.

He’s right. Whether for a big family or for carpooling, the Palisade can deliver.

That includes the little details that add to safety and make life easier.

The Palisade features a smart power lift gate – you don’t have to juggle parcels to root around to try to find your keys, or

balance on one foot while waving the other under the bumper to try to find the sensor to open the lift gate. All you have to do is come up behind the Palisade within three feet of the back end for at least three seconds and the lift gate will power open, all thanks to proximity key technology.

Derksen said the Palisade offers pricing versa-

tility as well, as it starts below $40,000 and loaded models top out at around $56,000.

“There’s good value for what you are getting.

It’s big and tall, but not oversized. It’s just a nicely sized vehicle,” he said.

“If you are looking for a big SUV to carry the kids around and tow the boat, this is it, without having to break the bank.”

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Ride, power, awards: 2020 Ram The Chatham Voice

The accolades continue to pour in for the Ram pickup truck. Just like the 2019 edition, the 2020 Ram is Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year. It’s on Car & Driver’s 10Best list. The Automobile Journalist’s Association of Canada named the EcoDiesel Ram 1500 the best pickup in Canada.

It delivers on all levels – ride, power, handling, towing capacity, you name it.

On the outside, the 2020 Ram features sleek aerodynamic lines from its recent redesign.

On the inside, this truck can be upgraded to rival most any top-end SUV for comfort.

The coil-spring suspension delivers a smooth ride.

Mike Hogue, general manager of Chatham Chrysler, said he’s a fan of how the Ram feels on the road, while buyers are en-

thralled with the rugged good looks.

“I love the ride. It is so refined with the rear coil spring suspension. It does not drive like a truck but has the full capability of a truck,” he said. “As for the public, they like the appearance, especially the interiors. These Rams are built with some of the nicest interiors you will find in any truck – from real wood accents to the largest in class 12-inch touch screen display.”

Inside, this is a spacious, comfortable vehicle, as Hogue said. With the Quad Cab, there’s room for five adults.

The back seats can recline! No more need to call “shotgun” as a passenger; any seat is a great seat in the 2020 Ram. Available features include heated and ventilated seats, plus a panoramic sunroof.

In terms of technology, there are five USB charging ports.

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The 2020 Ram continues to earn awards from automotive critics. It’s the truck that’s got everything you need.

The 2020 Ram also features fourth-generation UConnect technology, linking your smartphone to hands-free systems, or to play music via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

As for what’s under the hood, you have the option of a V-6 or V-8, with hybrid electric support. A V-6 EcoDiesel is also an

option.

If it’s towing and hauling capacity you want, the 2020 Ram is your pickup.

The Ram 1500 can tow up to 12,750 pounds and carry a payload of up to 2,320 pounds.

In terms of fuel economy, thanks to the hybrid technology, the 2020 Ram can sip fuel at under

10L/100km.

The 2020 Ram’s exterior features available RamBox storage options – two lockable, drainable bedside storage areas.

Getting into and out of a big truck can be a big step up, but the 2020 Ram features available power side steps that retract when you are moving and de-

ploy for easy access when you are parked.

Accessing the truck bed is improved in the 2020 Ram as well, thanks to the multifunction tailgate. It features a 60/40 split to open left and right, barndoor style for closer access to the truck bed, or it can come down like a traditional tailgate.

“The 60/40 split tailgate allows for a variety of loading and unloading cargo capability,” Hogue said.

Safety features include Blind-Spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Warning, Surround View, and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Hogue suggests interested consumers check out the DT Ram models, a more rugged version of the RAM. “I highly recommend you take the opportunity to have a look and drive the new ‘DT’ Ram models. I’m very confident you will be thoroughly impressed,” he said.

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Telluride earns interest, awards The Chatham Voice

Kia has gone bigger and better with its 2020 Telluride, the company’s impressive entry into the upscale SUV market.

And it’s already impressed critics, winning the 2020 Motor Trend SUV of the year award.

The Telluride delivers a spacious interior, smooth ride, fuel economy for its size, power and towing capacity, all priced for less than you’d think.

The 2020 Telluride features seven and eight-passenger seating options, with generous hip, shoulder, leg and head room, including in the third row.

The Kia Telluride’s powerful V6 roars, ready to embrace every challenge and adventure your family wants to undertake.

Whether you live in the city or spend time in

country, Telluride stirs up feelings of adventure.

Tow and go anywhere with everything. With a powerful 291 HP under the hood and a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs., the Telluride has the power your busy family needs to take on any challenge.

The Telluride’s 3.8-litre V6 pairs perfectly with its smooth eight-speed automatic transmission, taking you from zero to hero in seconds. Used together, they deliver all the passing power and handling you need for everything from jaunts to the cottage, to getting the kids to hockey before all the good spots are taken.

Regardless of where your journey takes you, activating Drive/Terrain Mode makes short work of mud, snow, rain or any other challenge you’ll

meet on the road with integrated All-Wheel Drive.

Now you’ll always feel in control.

Four different drive modes – Smart, Eco, Sport, and Comfort – ensure you’re always comfortably in control. Snow, mud and sand terrain modes are optimized to increase traction control to handle any road conditions. The standard all-wheel drive adds two additional drive moves.

AWD Lock disperses the power evenly to all four wheels, giving you total control on rougher terrain.

It’s a beautiful world out there, so Kia wants to make sure you never miss a moment of it. The new Telluride’s available Heads-Up Display (HUD) is designed to deliver a more driver-centric

The 2020 Kia Telluride is Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year.

experience so that you’re always in tune with both your surroundings and vital vehicle information such as speed, navigation and incoming phone calls, without ever taking your eyes off the road.

Safety features also include standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system which can detect a potential collision, warn you with an audible alert, and then automatically apply the brakes to help prevent or

reduce the impact.

You can reverse safely with the Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist that offers the ability to detect vehicles behind you and automatically applies the brakes to help prevent a collision.

Activating the turn signal while another vehicle is approaching activates the side-mounted cameras and relays what they see to the screens on your instrument cluster.

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Smart Cruise Control, Lane-Follow Assist detects the white line on the road and keeps you in the center of the lane while maintaining a safe distance from the car ahead.

The 2020 Telluride is loaded with technology to enhance comfort, convenience, utility and the driver and passenger experience.

The Telluride interior is designed to continue the impression of upscale exploration.

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Seating for 5, comfort for all

The Chatham Voice

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport offers sleek lines, a spacious interior, and extreme customization.

The all-new vehicle is the slightly smaller brother of the successful Volkswagen Atlas, but where the Atlas offered third-row seating, the sleeker Atlas Cross Sport offers more legroom for passengers in the second row of seats.

In fact, there’s no need to fight over the front passenger seat anymore.

Jesse Howell, general manager of Volkswagen Chatham described the Atlas Cross Sport as “a nice, spacious crossover with lots of room for activities, excitement and adventure. It’s a good family vehicle. Not everyone wants or needs a third-row seat.”

In place of the third row of seats, Volkswagen has ensured there’s no shortage of storage space. Fold

down the rear seats and you can have upwards of 78 cubic feet of cargo space.

The Atlas Cross Sport features a sportier design, with all-wheel drive coming standard, perfect for navigating through Canadian winters.

The in-stock Atlas Cross Sports at Volkswagen Chatham features four-cylinder turbocharged engines, and that means they offer power and fuel economy.

“They have great fuel economy, great safety specs, all with the Volkswagen name that people are accustomed to,” Howell said.

And the VW safety standards too.

The Atlas Cross Sport comes with a fouryear, 80,000-killometre bumper-to-bumper warranty, and the vaunted Volkswagen reliability.

“How many 300,000-km Volkswagens do you see

on the road? Lots,” Howell said.

As mentioned, the Atlas Cross Sport offers buyers a host of options.

“They are very customizable,” Howell said.

“There are quite a wide variety of options. If you are looking for this sized vehicle on a tight budget, we can get you in. If you are looking for a lot of the luxury items, we can fit your need.”

Those items include a panoramic sunroof, Driver Assistance features, available 10-inch digital display, 21-inch alloy wheels, advanced LED headlights, wireless phone charging, and more.

Driver Assistance ranges from Pedestrian Monitoring and Blind Spot Monitoring to available Traffic Jam Assist.

The panoramic sunroof brightens up your driving day, as it’s nearly five-feet long.

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The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is waiting for your test drive at Volkswagen Chatham.

Charge up your compatible phone and be ready to go while on the go with available wireless charging.

With the turn of a dial, you can switch between

four different all-wheeldrive modes to the one that fits your current driving situation.

“This is a versatile, havefun kind of car,” Howell said. “It’s got a nice,

smooth ride due to the expanded wheelbase.”

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport delivers on comfort, customization, cargo capacity, and reliability.

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Comfort and tech mesh in CX-30 The Chatham Voice

At first glance, it’s not hard to see why the allnew CX-30 is the perfect new addition to the Mazda family. The new model combines the sleek design Mazda enthusiasts have already come to expect from the brand with unmistakable craftsmanship, but it is the details that set the CX-30 apart from other SUVs on the market.

Mazda’s designers and engineers have created a multifaceted vehicle with a luxurious interior usually only seen in higher-end brands, making travelling any distance comfortable and elegant for its occupants.

With insulating materials to reduce exterior sound and the reduction of vibrations, the quiet cabin makes listening

to your favourite tracks a memorable experience with the standard eight-speaker audio system. And if eight speakers don’t seem like enough, a 12-speaker Bose premium system upgrade is also available for any eager audiophile.

For those interested in technology, the CX-30 offers the latest with their Mazda Connect Infotainment System, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration. An 8.8-inch-wide colour display sits in the top middle of the dashboard, the controls easily operated using Mazda’s HMI Commander switch, which sits in the middle centre console of the vehicle.

If you’ve ever had the chance to ride in the Mazda3 hatchback, think of the CX-30 as its tall-

er cousin with the same compactness to fit into a tight parking spot, but a higher ground clearance and more roof height.

If you’re thinking about a road trip and not sure if you will be able to fit all your luggage, look no further: the CX-30 is equipped with spacious rear cargo storage and the versatility of the 60/40 split folding rear seats to make packing a breeze.

Mazda is known for its precise and responsive steering, and the 2020 CX30 is no exception and is available in a six-speed automatic transmission.

The standard GX’s 2.0L 4-cylinder 155-HP engine delivers the perfect power to get you where you need to go, all while providing a smooth and stable ride, with more horsepower available in the upgraded GS and GT

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The 2020 Mazda CX-30 offers a comfortable ride, and the ability to park in those tight spaces.

models.

With opportunities to upgrade to leather-trimmed upholstery, a power liftgate or rear-parking sensor, the features that come standard on all models include automatic headlight shut-off, steering wheel mounted audio

and cruise controls along with heated front seats.

Customers can also enjoy peace of mind with Mazda’s Unlimited Mileage Warranty, which includes a 3-year vehicle coverage, 3-year roadside assistance, 5-year powertrain warranty and 7-year

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Chatham Mazda encourages visitors to stop by the 2020 Chatham Auto Dealers Show during March 6-8 at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre, meet their team and experience the new CX-30 in person.

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Sport CR-V: Proudly built in Ontario The Chatham Voice

When the current CR-V model was created, the Ontario driver and the varying weather conditions facing them were at the forefront of Honda’s mind.

Designed, manufactured and built right here in Ontario, the SUV quickly became a consumer favourite after first being introduced in 1997.

Those wanting to see the latest Sport CR-V model, the latest addition to the CR-V line-up, will have the chance at this weekend’s Chatham Auto Dealers Show at the John D. Bradley Convention

Centre from March 6-8.

With exciting new features like a power tailgate and sporty accents, including exhaust finishers and a black headliner, customers will also have the option to upgrade to a heated steering wheel and a sunroof.

Sport, Touring and EX-L models will also have two more colour options available to choose from including a radiant red metallic and a sonic grey pearl.

Those looking for something sleek can select exterior colours of crystal black pear or platinum white pearl in the CR-V’s special Black edition.

The CR-V has consistently been a clear top contender in the SUV world with a phenomenal reputation and fuel economy. With an average fuel mileage of 8.7L/100 km for city driving or 7.4L/100 km on the highway for the Sport model, every new CR-V comes standard with Honda Sensing – a suite of safety products that includes lane departure warning, collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control with an upgrade available for automatic high beams.

For those who may not have had a chance to test drive or ride in a CR-V yet, Honda House Gen-

eral Sales Manager Chris Degraw said they can expect a quiet ride, phenomenal visibility and the ease of use with their infotainment system.

“It’s very simple; if there’s a button that says ‘phone,’ you press phone.

You don’t have to hit a number of different buttons to get where you want to go,” said Degraw.

He added drivers of the all-wheel drive models could also expect a little added comfort when riding in the snow.

With the new Sport already having become the highest volume of sales for the CR-V, Degraw said with each passing year

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March 8th, 2020 Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will be required to repay the principal and interest over the term of the contract, but not until 90 days after the contract date. Offer ends February 29th, 2020 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. For all offers: licence, insurance, PPSA, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Colour availability may vary by dealer. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details.

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Preventive Maintenance to Keep Your Car On the Road

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When examining the vehicle’s air filter (check the vehicle manual for location), look for dirt or dust buildup. If the filter is filthy, simply replace it. Auto parts stores sell air filters, and most drivers shouldn’t have trouble replacing a filter by themselves. A dirty air filter can negatively effect fuel economy and make it seem as though a vehicle is constantly going uphill in a stiff wind. When a dirty air filter is replaced, drivers will notice an instant impact in how the car drives and are likely to save a few dollars at the filling station as well.

Issues with belts or hoses are often recognizable to the naked eye, regardless of a driver’s automotive skill. A hose in poor condition can appear bulging or brittle, and should not feel too soft or too hard. If a hose exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it. A belt that’s worn or frayed should also be replaced.

BRAKE FLUID One of the more expensive repair jobs on a vehicle is to replace the brakes. Brakes will need to be replaced over the course of a

vehicle’s lifespan, but drivers should routinely check the vehicle’s brake fluid.

Without sufficient brake fluid, the brakes’ lifespan decreases dramatically. Checking the brake fluid is easy; simply look in the owner’s manual to find brake fluid reservoir and remove the lid (some vehicles might require the lid be unscrewed). The reservoir will likely have instructions on the inside advising how much brake fluid should be added. If the fluid is below the line of demarcation, add fluid up to that line. But be careful not to overfill. Check the brake fluid levels on a monthly basis.

MOTOR OIL Oil change guidelines have changed dramatically thanks to better cars and more reliable motor oils. But it still helps to check motor oil levels after every fill up. If motor oil levels are low, add more oil. If oil is significantly low after each fill up, consult a mechanic just to be safe.

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Once a year, be it at a routine tune up or should repair work be necessary, ask your mechanic to check the vehicle’s emissions.

Failing an emissions test might be against the law, and a failed test could be indicative of a larger problem.

In addition, inspect the muffler and exhaust pipe for holes, particularly after winter, when debris from snow trucks may do significant damage. Replace any damaged or rusted parts.

Power steering fluid should also be inspected on a monthly basis.

Checking power steering is the same as checking the oil, but it helps to also inspect the pump for any leaks.

Vehicle owners who practice easy, routine maintenance can often add years to their vehicle’s life.

TIRES Keeping tires properly inflated pays numerous dividends. Properly inflated tires make it easier for the engine to operate, lowering fuel costs while also decreasing wear and tear on the engine. The owner’s manual should list a recommended tire pressure, and the local filling station likely has an air pump.

Maintaining tires also involves checking for wear and tear. Uneven wear could indicate the tires are misaligned. Discuss this with your mechanic.

TRANSMISSION FLUID When checking transmission fluid, do so while the car is running and after the engine has warmed up. Always be certain to put the parking brake on when checking transmission fluid. If the vehicle needs transmission fluid, add the recommended fluid but be careful not to overfill.

Prolonging a vehicle’s lifespan is not as difficult as it sounds. Oftentimes, all it takes is minor, yet routine, maintenance to keep a car on the road for years and years.

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