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Arena options discussed

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Following a public survey and open house, municipal staff will compile the data and deliver a report back to council in a couple of months on the future of arenas in Chatham.

Staff held an open house on Feb. 28, where up-

wards of 70 people attended to discuss arena options.

The issues are does the municipality replace the aging Memorial and Erickson arenas or does it shell out for renovations to the existing facilities?

A recent arena survey, saw more than 2,500 people respond.

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Respondents divided on future of arenas

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Nearly 34 per cent of respondents said they want to see a new $65-million twin-pad facility with one rink able to accommodate 4,000 spectators.

About 23 per cent want the twin-pad options, but with a smaller, 2,000-seat option, at $50 million.

But nearly three in 10 respondents said they’d like to see the existing rinks maintained and no new facility built.

Three per cent favour one new arena with a 2,200-seat capacity, while about 10.5 per cent want to do a different route altogether, and submitted ideas.

As for last week’s public meeting, Jeff Bray, manager of parks and open spaces for Chatham-Kent, said municipal staff encountered a great deal of passion in the room.

“I understand. I’ve been here four and a half years and this is the second time it (the arena issue) has come forward,” he said. “I sense the frus-

tration and understand that.”

He said after the meeting finished, informal discussion continued.

“Afterwards, we had valuable one-on-ones with people. They understand what we are trying to do – lay down the foundation to help council make a decision on which way to go,” he said. “I think we got some valuable feedback that is reflected in the survey results.”

Bray knows something has to be done, given the age and condition of Memorial Arena. But he added the decision has to factor in everyone in Chatham-Kent, not just the arena users.

Two-thirds of respondents indicated they are current arena users.

“We have to do what’s best for the greater population. Not everyone uses the arenas,” he said.

Bray added that is why administration is investigating the possibility of a multi-use complex, where

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Chatham’s aging Memorial Arena, seen here, could be replaced, along with Erickson Arena, depending on what council decides later this year.

outdoor athletic fields are included. He said that would serve the greater needs of the population and has the potential to be used 365 days a year.

Incorporating a walking track and other amenities would give parents exercise options during the winter months when their children have hockey practice.

“It would be one-stop shopping, so to speak,” he said.

Some people would like to see even more. The Build the Complex CK movement wants to see the former Navistar prop-

erty on Richmond Street used to house a new twinpad arena, with athletic fields nearby, plus the VIA Rail station, a bus hub, as well as a mix of commercial and office space.

Bray said there are unknown costs associated with such a plan.

“Navistar is a good site, but every time it’s brought up, people forget we don’t own it and we don’t know what type of construction will be allowed there because we don’t know the soil conditions,” he said.

Bray said staff will compile the feedback and

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“It will give a synopsis of this and hopefully provide what we’d like to see in the next steps,” he said of the report. “We’ll have to determine the

size of the site we’d need.

Would it be multi-use, do we need more acreage for soccer pitches and ball diamonds? We have to know what type of facility council wants and then we can proceed from there.”

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Watson takes on additional integrity roles

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

And then there were three.

Veteran Chatham-Kent lawyer and former longtime municipal councillor Paul Watson, integrity commissioner for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, has assumed the same duties for Sarnia and Kingsville.

As of March 1, all municipalities in Ontario are required to follow a code of conduct and hire an integrity commissioner to enforce it.

In Sarnia, Watson replaces Robert Swayze, who was hired by that city in 2015 as its first integrity commissioner.

Swayze served as commissioner when Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley was reprimanded for code of conduct infractions during the previous term of council.

Administration had recommended Swayze to retain the job following an initial request for proposal

process, but Sarnia council rejected it. As a result, Swayze didn’t resubmit and Watson was selected out of three new bids.

Watson doesn’t anticipate what has transpired in the past in Sarnia will lead to his task being particularly busier.

“The reality is there is a new set of rules that are more demanding than the previous rules and practices were,” he said.

“What happened in Sarnia is you bring in some new rules that kind of ran up against some established practices and in the end, they ended up with a complaint.”

Watson said he finds the work as an integrity commissioner “interesting.”

“My background as a former councillor has assisted, as the first role of an integrity commissioner is to provide advice to council,” he said. “If a councillor has a matter that they have a question as to whether they have a conflict of interest, they can come to the integrity com-

missioner for advice before they deal with that.”

That wasn’t always the case. Watson said prior to March 1, the integrity commissioner only gave advice to council with respect to the code of conduct.

“If there was an issue under the Conflict of Interest Act, the councillor had to go and get their own legal advice. It was awkward,” he said. “There’s a fine line between matters under the Conflict of Interest Act and the code of conduct. Now, the integrity commissioner can provide advice under both. That will make it a lot more seamless.”

Watson said the primary role for the integrity commissioner is to educate and advise. Getting involved in an investigation is “a last resort.”

That has occurred four times during Watson’s two-plus years as integrity commissioner for Chatham-Kent, he said. Three have been dealt with and one is still under review.

Watson declined to go into

funded agencies.

According to the program’s board of directors, without substantial funding granted by April 15, Chatham-Kent Block Parent Program Inc. will be forced to close its doors officially May 30.

Although “still needed,” the 40-year program will no longer be “here or helping” with personal safety awareness or injury prevention education, officials said. The unique network of safe homes and businesses will in-

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Chatham lawyer and former municipal councillor Paul Watson will serve as the integrity commissioner for Sarnia and Kingsville, a position he’s held here in Chatham-Kent since 2016.

details, but said there will likely be a report released in the next 30 days.

But that’s the tip of the iceberg in terms of contact from councillors and members of the public.

“I have had many inquiries from councillors that I’ve dealt with. And I have had many inquiries from the public, but the majority of those involved misunderstandings as to the powers of the integrity commissioner,” he explained.

Watson said the position of integrity commissioner is on a part-time, as-needed basis.

“I’m available if councillors are calling on me to go and speak to council if there are any requests with respect to training.

I’m available to make decisions if there are any complaints. It’s part of my day-to-day activities as part of my legal practice,” he said.

Watson said his time on council has provided him

with a broader view of how the elected officials should operate.

“I try to see the line between what’s political and what’s appropriate conduct. Councillors should be free to speak their mind on political issues and act on behalf of their constituents, as they are required to do. But at the same time, the mayor and council have to be mindful of their requirements under the code of conduct,” he said.

evitably be extinct across Chatham-Kent.

“Thank-you to those who have supported the program in the past. The program looks forward to hearing from any future donors (serious inquiries only) from now

until April 15 by contacting the office manager at 519-354-0430 ext 267 or ckbpp@ciaccess.com,” the board stated in a press release.

Block Parent homes and businesses will receive further information as

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The United Way announced last year it was moving in a different direction to ensure funding for programs that addressed homelessness and poverty, two big issues in the community.

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C-K EMS add blue emergency lights to fleet The Chatham Voice

Chatham-Kent EMS are starting to add blue lights to their fleet of vehicles.

The Ministry of Transportation has made amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to allow Ontario Fire Service and Paramedic Service Units to be equipped with blue lights. Up until these amendments, the only emergency vehicles allowed to use blue lights were police services.

Traditionally paramedic units have used red and white flashing lights, but safety research has shown that the combination of

blue and red are more noticeable to motorists.

These modifications are designed to get the attention of motorists and improve safety for the general public, patients being transported by ambulance, and paramedics.

The human eye sees blue more brightly at night and there will be a contrast with the taillights of other vehicles.

Chatham-Kent EMS’s three newest ambulance units, which are equipped with the blue lighting package, are now being put into service.

“This welcomed change will enhance the safety

of our paramedics and patients, and aligns with our priority to implement and maintain evidence based best practice” general manager Donald MacLellan said in a media release.

Motorists are still required to pull over to the nearest curb and stop when approached from any direction by any emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated.

Moving forward, blue emergency lights will become standard equipment on all new vehicles acquired by the paramedic service.

This ambulance showcases the new blue emergency lights that are hoped to increase visibility to other drivers that an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Reduced loads on municipal roadways within Chatham-Kent will start March 1 and remain in effect until the end of April, weather pending.

On an annual basis, the

Municipality of Chatham-Kent implements a period when vehicles are restricted to a maximum of five tonnes per axle on a majority of the road system during the spring

thaw. This is done in order to protect the road base from damage caused by wheel loads of heavy vehicles, and to increase the lifecycle of municipal roadways.

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Chatham-Kent is once again asking the public’s help to lighten the load on municipal roads during the spring thaw season.

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The event takes place March 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Chatham Cultural Centre’s Studio One. This international event is an opportunity to put Thames Art Gallery and Chatham-Kent’s artist files and library resources to use as reference material for building content on women in the arts on the world’s most popular online research tool.

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Questions abound The debate currently underway on the wisdom of constructing a new arena facility or upgrading the current Memorial and Erickson arenas is one that is rife with questions, including the big one – can Chatham-Kent taxpayers afford it?

Items for consideration could make a list a kilometre long. To start, the where is a huge unknown. Anyone who has lived in Chatham for years knows that the former Navistar land on Richmond Street West is very, very likely a brownfield site due to the chemicals used in the truck production facility. The soil needs to be tested before that site is even considered as a contender. Also, if Navistar still owns the property, would they be willing to sell and for how much?

Now, here come the “ifs.” If the soil is contaminated, who will pay for the clean up and at what cost?

If it’s not contaminated, will Navistar even sell it?

Next item up for consideration is how big will the facility be? Twin pad ice surface or one 2,200 seat facility? Make it user friendly for other sports or stick to hockey/figure skating/curling uses? Add in a train/bus station or leave it just as a recreation facility?

How about making an arena grand enough to lure an OHL team to town – do you find big corporate sponsors or keep ownership municipal?

As stated, however, all this dreaming is dead in the water unless the municipality finds a way to pay for it without condemning our children’s children to still be paying for this 25 years from now.

Is it likely this Ford government and/or the feds would put in a portion of the cost and if so, how much?

Until the cost issue is nailed down, taxpayers should be leery of saying yes or no to the proposal without a lot more information put forth.

It makes sense to find out if we can even get the land, free of toxic chemicals, and can pay for it before we start designing a facility.

Taxpayers’ ability to pay should be the first and foremost consideration of each and every council member before any decisions are made. The days of “build it and hopefully they will come” are long over in Chatham-Kent and we implore council to think long and hard about the long term.

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New arena complex unaffordable Editor’s Note: This is addressed to the mayor and council.

Sir: Regarding the Chatham-Kent arena issue, I do not claim to be an expert on these issues, but I am only speaking on what I have seen, read and heard about on these proposals to close existing arenas and build a new sports complex, including a twin pad arena in Chatham.

The only changes or proposals I am interested in regarding the proposed arena and recreation plans in Chatham are that there are renovations made to save both Chatham Memorial Arena and Erickson (North Side) Arena that do not involve tearing down either one of these arenas.

These various proposals and presentations have been going on for decades now and should be finally finished, one way or the other.

The last time someone was quoted for renovations to these arenas at a municipal council meet-

ing the costs were around $6 million for Memorial and $1 to $2 million for Erickson arena.

These seem to be a considerable savings to our municipality, and maintain the historical integrity of Memorial Arena.

I only have to point out what we have got after part of downtown Chatham was demolished to be replaced by the Downtown Chatham Centre. It has had many problems over the years for our downtown core to say the least.

Also, the long and costly renovation of The Capitol Theatre has had its share of problems. The Kiwanis Theatre at the Chatham Cultural Centre has for the most part been underutilized since the Capitol Theatre reopened.

Do we want to have a similar and possibly long building process if we are to replace our existing arenas with a new one, that may lose more money than it makes once it

opens?

Also consider that the Bradley Centre, built to replace the Kiwanis Auditorium, when it opened in recent years has been reported in the local press as having lost money.

The talk in the news media in recent years is that the municipality is having trouble getting its existing arenas used to capacity and that several of them might have to be closed, even ones newer than Memorial Arena.

Considering this, does it make sense to build a new huge arena that would lose more money than the existing structures do now?

Bringing a Major A or Minor Pro hockey team to Chatham may sound like a good deal, but based on past history of similar projects of this sort being done, it’s probably an idea that should be retired and not perused further.

A new franchise may not necessarily be a win-

ning team and it could be many years before a winning team arrives.

With ticket prices probably jumping way up with a Major A or a pro team, there would many people, including myself, who would not be able to afford to go often if at all for such a team.

Many people who follow the Maroons now can usually only afford to go to a handful of games, and usually near the end of the regular season or playoffs.

The Navistar property, as I have stated previously, may not even be available to build a new arena, regardless of who owns the property as it may be unsuitable for many years because of chemicals and oils that were spilled into the ground while the factory was there.

There are also the costs to build a new facility, higher taxes, lack of federal and provincial government dollars for these projects.

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Otter Creek Jam Fest is a two-day muOtter Creek Jam Fest is giving local sic festival being held on the Civic Holbands and musicians the iday long chance to do just that. weekend on Aug. 2 and “When we first got the “When we first got the 3. idea for Otter Creek Jam idea for Otter Creek Tickets for the festival Fest, we wanted to en- Jam Fest, we wanted are available now at otsure there was some local to ensure there was tercreekjamfest.com. Day entertainment participat- some local entertainpasses are $39.95, weeking in the event,” said end passes are $69.95, ment participating in Bill Wolsing, co-producer while VIP day passes are for Otter Creek Jam Fest. the event.” $79.95. All rates are sub“Once we gather the band - Bill Wolsing ject to taxes and fees. entries, we’ll open up the Tom Cochrane with Red online poll on April 1. After a month of Rider, famous for hits such as “Life Is voting, the top four bands will receive A Highway” and “Lunatic Fringe,” will a paid gig and will be on the same bill headline the second day of the festival as Tom Cochrane with Red Rider or on Aug. 3.

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Trooper, famous for hit singles “We’re An online entry form is available now Here for a Good Time” and “Raise A The Chatham Voice

Litt l e Hell,” will be rocking the Wallaceburg stage as the headlining act on Aug. 2.

Crush, a Bon Jovi tribute band, will be performing on the Friday, while Aeroforce, an Aerosmith tribute band will be performing on the Saturday.

The location of the festival is on the property at the corner of Margaret Ave-

nue and Kimb a l l Road, on the outskirts of Wallaceburg, owned by Wallaceburg-area farmer, Dennis

Debot.

You can follow along and stay updated with everything about the festival on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Make sure to use @RockWallaceburg.

Renovations to Memorial and Erickson will suffice Continued from page 6

Renovations to the existing arenas may, though, be affordable for all.

Spending money from our municipal profits and reserves on such a new

athletic complex may sound like a good idea, but wait! If we use up these reserves and profits, what happens and who will pay for other expenses needed, such as

buying new city transit vehicles to replace worn out ones, fixing municipal bridges and streets or have around in case of a natural disaster or just dealing with the removal

of snow and ice in the winter months?

It’s nice to dream big and shoot for the stars, but we have to come down with a thud to reality that building a

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Three community partners have teamed up to put out a call for creative individuals interested in designing practical public art in the form of bike racks.

Chatham-Kent Public Libraries, ARTspace and CK Public Health have developed what will be known as the CK Public Art Project and is accepting designs to be reviewed by a panel of local stakeholders from the art/ culture and cycling communities.

Winning artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, in addition to having their design fabricated and installed at one of six possible locations, including five Chatham-Kent Public Library branch locations and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Civic Centre.

The purpose of the Public Art Project is multi-faceted.

“Not only is this an opportunity to showcase the talent of local artists,” CK Public Health Director Teresa Bendo said in a release. “It also has the opportunity to enhance Chatham-Kent’s image, both as a cultural destination, as well as a bicycle friendly community that regards bikes as a permanent and important part of our transportation system.”

The deadline for submissions is May 1 at 4 p.m. After the deadline, all submissions will be available for public viewing, and the panel will begin the selection process.

Up to six submissions could be chosen and the winning artists will be announced on June 3, World Bicycle Day. The competition is open to all visual artists, designers or

community members with a creative flair and an eye for putting the “fun in functionality.” Submissions from students, new residents, seniors and youth are encouraged.

Although entries will be accepted from all locations, special consideration will be given to submissions from Chatham-Kent residents.

Additional information, including a full list of design criteria and the official application form can be found at www.letstalkchatham-kent. com/CKPublicArtProject.

A limited number of hard copy application forms can be made available at municipal centres across Chatham-Kent.

Where possible, interested applications are encouraged to follow the projects’ lead and help reduce waste by completing the application online.

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“On the heels of our successful launch in our home town of Chatham, we’re ex-

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The Arts

Play explores good and evil

Drama winners

The 73rd Annual NTS Drama Festival (formerly the Sears Ontario Drama Festival) was recently held at the Chatham Capitol Theatre.

Merit Awards Lighting Design and Execution: Zak Dorssers Riley Derochie, BDHS’s Stroke Static Puppet Design and Build: Madelyne Kealey, JMSS’s Playing Dead Acting: Megan VanDusen, Michael Groening, Mason Fry, Bailey Williams; JMSS’s Playing Dead Set & Costumes: Cast & crew of Ursuline College Theatre’s Tracks Directing: Jack Debresser, Ursuline College Theatre’s Tracks Production Design: The Production team of Chatham-Kent SS, The Soldier Dreams Perseverance: Language Lessons (II) R.D.H.S Excellence Awards Directing: Paige White, BDHS’s Stroke Static Production Design (Set, Costume, Props): Production team of BDHS’ Stroke Static Acting, Directing, Playwrighting, and Stage Managing: Liam A’Hern and Samara Dyck, Tilbury District HS’s Eye for An Eye Ensemble Performance: the performing ensemble of Ursuline College Theatre’s Tracks Ensemble Performance: CKSS, The Soldier Dreams Production Awards Ursuline College Theatre Company, Tracks CKSS, The Solider Dreams

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

Drama students at Ursuline College in Chatham performed their entry for The National Theatre School Drama Festival Feb. 26 at the Chatham Capitol Theatre.

The one-act play titled “Tracks” by Peter Tarsi is the story of a group of strangers who meet in a subway station. What follows is the group trying to figure out why they are there, a reflection on their lives and what constitutes being good or evil.

“A group of strangers wake up in a subway station and slowly come to realize they come from all different walks of life and different paths,” explained Grade 12 student and director Jack Knowler.

“It gets into morals and ethics and who is good and who is bad. It’s an interesting look at each character. For instance, there is a homeless girl who has gone through such hardships in life – does she deserve to go to heaven? She is also stealing, so does she deserve to go to hell?”

The play has a cast of 10 and a crew of four from Grade 9 to 12, along with teacher advisor Jordan Matteis.

“Jordan is a guidance counsellor at our school and has been working

Mary Beth Corcoran/The Chatham Voice

Ursuline College drama students worked hard putting together their entry in the National Theatre School Drama Festival (formerly Sears Drama Festival) in a performance Feb. 26 at the Capitol Theatre in Chatham. The play is called “Tracks,” written by Peter Tarsi and is about a group of strangers who meet in a subway station. The cast, pictured, pose in front of a set papered with The Chatham Voice newspaper.

with Sears for the past two years, and he has a lot of experience working in drama,” Knowler said.

“It’s been great working with him and get a bit of

an edge.”

“Even though he is our teacher advisor, he’s very much, ‘You go ahead, this is your performance,’ which I have very much

appreciated. He lets me do a lot of things and he’s just there to keep things on track and make sure everything is legal properly.”

The UCC entry was one of eight from local high schools performed at the Festival, which ran Feb. 25-27 at the Capitol Theatre.

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The program launched at the Chatham Indoor Car Show, where John McGregor Secondary School students serviced a staged donated vehicle.

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CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, March 7, 2019 • Tax Clinic for Seniors at the Active Lifestyle Centre provided by accounting students from St. Clair college. For more info or to book an appointment call 519-352-5633.

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

• The 59th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Service at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside the bus depot) beginning at 12:10pm until 12:35pm and will be followed by a sandwich luncheon in the parish hall. The theme this year is “Reclaiming the Story”. The speaker will be The Rev. John Maroney, Christ Church, Chatham. “Reclaiming Treasure”. Free will offering to help Outreach in our community • Learn some cutting edge Lawn Care tips from Al’s Lawn & Garden, offered in partnership with the Chatham Horticultural Society at the Chatham branch of the CKPL, 120 Queen St. at 7:00pm. No registration required.

Friday, March 8, 2019 • Kent Branch OGS invites you to our presentation “MY ALLEYNE ANCESTORS - BARBADOS. PLANTATIONS. SLAVERY”. Merv Howes visited a plantation & mansion, home of his 6th great-grandfather from 1740-1745, in Barbados. His research led him on travels which uncovered details of the slave-drivin sugarcane plantation and the views/beliefs of his 6th great-grandfather. McKinlay Funeral Home Reception Centre, 7:00pm. Parking available in the St. Clair Plaza at 463 St. Clair St., Chatham. Open and free to the pubic or watch on YouTube.

• Meal (5:15pm-6:30pm), open darts (7:30pm) and Catch the Ace (drawn at 6:30pm). The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Choice of lasagna, roast beef or fish & chips for $10.00. Everyone Welcome.

• Free Friday Family Movie at the Wallacburg Museum.

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Saturday, March 9, 2019 • Tax Clinic for Seniors at the Active Lifestyle Centre provided by accounting students from St. Clair college. For more info or to book an appointment call 519-352-5633.

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

• Meat draw (4:00pm-6:00pm) and dance (4:30pm9:30pm) featuring Good Company at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome.

• Awaken Your Taste Buds Spring Cooking Class. Create a delicious fattoush salad with mint dressing, Mediterranean cauliflower rice and braised stuffed eggplant.

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Monday, March 11, 2019 • Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Everyone Welcome.

• Join us at the Chatham branch of the CKPL from March 11-15 for the “Escape to Rockton: CK Reads Breakout Room”. Teams of 2-5 will have 30 minutes to search for clues and solve puzzles that will lead to your map to Rockton. Registration required for a time slot.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019 • Open euchre (1:00pm), open shuffleboard (7:00pm) and two-person euchre (7:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome.

• Wallaceburg Museum March Break - Free entry to movies (Wreck-it Ralph 1:00pm), the Museum, crafts all day. 10:00am-4:00pm. 505 King St., Wallaceburg. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 519-627-8962.

• Capitan Corin - Pirate Themed Magic Show. 10:00am, 10:45am, 11:30am at the Chatham branch of the CKPL. Free tickets available 30 minutes before each show.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 • We welcome all ladies to Calvary Coffee Break, 34 Victoria Ave., at Barth St. Informal bible study, coffee, snacks, occasional speaker. 9:30am-11:00am. Handicapped accessible. 519-354-4235.

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• St. Patrick’s Day Concert with Dan Davidson at the Chatham branch of the CKPL. 11:00am-11:45am. Drop in. Free concert.

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

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• The 59th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Service at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside the bus depot) beginning at 12:10pm until 12:35pm and will be followed by a sandwich luncheon in the parish hall. The theme this year is “Reclaiming the Story”. The speaker will be The Rev. Terry McNear, St. James the Apostle Church, Wallaceburg. “Reclaiming Discipleship”. Free will offering to help Outreach within our community • Wallaceburg Museum March Break - Free entry to movies (Hotel Transylvania 3 1:00pm), the Museum, crafts all day. 10:00am-4:00pm. 505 King St., Wallaceburg. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Saturday, March 16, 2019 CK Animal Rescue’s 3rd Annual Gigantic Garage Sale at the John D. Bradley Centre. Yard Sale table space available. Business/crafters/direct sale participants also welcome. Online applications available by emailing chathamkentanimalrescue.events@gmail.com or calling 519-354-5000.

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• No more unnecessary insurance claims.

• A full Lumberjack warranty includes a 50 YR warranty that covers both material and labour.

• We carry the largest variety of metal roof products in Southwestern Ontario.

• Our installers carry WSIB and all liability insurance needs.

IPL Quantum intense pulsed • We are a locally owned and operated family light device for skin treatment business for over 50 years and are well known for our suburb services and great prices.

LIQUIDATION SALE

• Moroccan oil shelf • Laser machine w/stand • White lay down bed • Acer Desk Computer • Weight scale • Small office refrigerator • Adjustable bed

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Apts, house, Furnished Apartment for Rent. shared accoFurnished half of a duplex; two madations. bedrooms, utility room with washAuctions Available in er and dryer. North Chatham, 5 Chatham, min walk to hospital. Off street A N K LAVER EN VK V Wallaceburg, parking, large yard. Deck for BBQ. A U C T I O N S I N C. Merlin areas.

Available May 1st. Mature adults Clearing an Estate, Downsizing, Upper duplex only please. $850 plus utilities or Liquidating Inventory or Decluttering? in Wallaceburg.

We can help. Call to sell your items $1000 utilities included. Bell Satfor cash or by consignment Victoiran home Center ellite TV and high speed internet.

Home Building DRESDEN Call John @ 519-845-3663 on the water.

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All offers must be received by March 20, 2019 Contact Monica or Peter at 226-996-1234 to arrange for your personal viewing!

Cell: 519-436-7291

or call me for an appointment or drop by to see me at the Chatham Sales Arena, on Wednesday mornings.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019

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C-K firefighters donated $20,000 in 2018 The Chatham Voice

Every year the Chatham-Kent Professional Firefighters Association members participate in a number of charitable events.

“We want to support our community anyway we can,” CKPFFA President Neil Woods in a media release. “From sponsoring sports

teams, to supporting breast cancer awareness, to helping families in need at Christmas – we just want to give back.”

Members spent 2018 engaging in a variety events, fundraising campaigns, and sponsorships. The association funds hockey, soccer, and baseball teams in both Chatham and Wallaceburg.

Chatham-Kent Co-ordinating Committee to End Violence Against Chatham-Kent Coordinating Committee to End Violence Women Women in partnership with Chatham-Kent SexualAgainst Assault Crisis Centre in partnership with invite you toChatham-Kent join us for an early celebration of Sexual Assault Crisis Centre

INVITE YOU TO JOIN WOMEN’S US FOR AN EARLY INTERNATIONAL DAY

CELEBRATION OF Movie Night featuring Miss Representation

Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Miss Representation exposes how mainstream media and culture contribute to the under-representation of Night featuring: Missinfluence Representation womenMovie in position of power and in America.

Seven ways to be an advocate for women’s rights

Thursday, March 7, 2019 • 6:30pm Studio One - Chatham Cultural Centre (75 William St. N. Chatham, ON) Admission is FREE! All7,are welcome!

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Every year on March 8, countries around the globe mark International Women’s Day. It’s a time to both recognize women’s achievements and acknowledge the challenges they continue to face in the pursuit of gender equality. Wondering how you can help promote gender equality in your daily life? Here are seven ways to make a difference.

1. RAISE YOUR VOICE Whether it’s in the workplace, among friends and family members or at a public event, speaking up on behalf of gender equality is an integral step in advancing women’s rights and freedoms.

2. SUPPORT WOMEN Supporting women can take many forms including listening to their stories, endorsing their businesses, offering counsel and providing resources that empower them to take charge of their own lives.

3. SHARE THE WORKLOAD Women do as much as two-and-a-half times more unpaid care and domestic work than men. Divvying up these jobs equally between men and women allows everyone to pursue other types of meaningful work.

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For International Women’s Day, join the conversation by using the hashtags #BalanceforBetter and #IWD2019.

This year for International Women’s Day, look for ways you can become a champion of women’s rights. No matter how small, every voice counts and every step forward matters.

4. GET WOMEN INVOLVED IN POLITICS Communities need women to assume leadership roles so that women’s concerns and needs can be better addressed. Encourage women to run for leadership roles and vote for them when they do.

5. EDUCATE YOUTH Both boys and girls should learn about the status of women’s rights and how they themselves can become advocates of gender parity.

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