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The Kent Kennel Klub’s Dog Show held at Memorial Arena from April 12-14 saw a number of well-behaved canines alongside their human companions as they competed for top spots in categories including obedience and rally.
YMCA campaign kicks off By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
To help a quarter of its clients have access to its facilities and courses, the YMCA of Chatham-Kent is asking for support for
its annual Strong Kids campaign. This year’s goal is $85,000. The funds help families afford memberships to the Y, where kids can take part in sports activities,
or leadership programs, and families can remain healthy and active. Amy Wadsworth, general manager of the C-K YMCA, said the campaign allows more people to have access.
“Every child deserves a chance at a healthy lifestyle. Strong Kids offers financial assistance to families in need. It helps them stay healthy and active,” she said.
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A Chatham man faces a slew of drug and weapons charges following the biggest drug seizure in Chatham-Kent history April 10. Chatham-Kent police raided an apartment in Chatham, seizing $2.6 million worth of a litany of drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, hydromorphone, GHB, ecstasy, morphine and fentanyl. Also seized in the raid were an electronic digital scale, packaging materi-
als, $52,000 in cash, and a 9mm handgun and ammunition. Jonathan Toornstra, 35, has been charged with nine counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, four counts of possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, unauthorized possession of a weapon, unsafe storage, possession of a prohibited weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, and tampering with a serial number.
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