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Promising to stop wind turbine contracts, clean house at Hydro One and lower taxes, Doug Ford rolled into Wallaceburg last week to a crowd of more than 100 trying to get into Country Style Donuts. One of the stops on his tour of Chatham-Kent, the provincial Progressive Conservative leader also visited a farm in Blenheim and attended a rally in Chatham the same evening, attracting close to 1,500 people at the John D. Bradley Centre. Members of the public waited inside and outside the Wallaceburg donut shop for a chance to talk to Ford and hear what he had to say about local issues such as the concerns with the wind farm projects and water well contamination, making sure the Wallaceburg hospital stays open and repealing the sex education curriculum. “Because of the wind
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Doug Ford, leader of the provincial Progressive Conservatives, rolled through Chatham-Kent on Friday, making several stops. One included a visit to a Wallaceburg coffee shop, where he encountered the likes of former Liberal MP and Chatham-Kent councillor Rex Crawford.
applause. “Help is on its way for everyone in Ontario. Every policy we make is going to be beneficial to each and every single person in this province. I can’t wait for June 7 to roll around and get this province back on track with your help. Because we can’t do it alone.” When asked by one Wallaceburg woman about how he was going to get elected versus the Liberal machine in Toronto, Ford said he is counting on rural Ontario to help
him make the change at Queen’s Park. “I have spent the vast majority of my time in the rural areas and it’s about making sure we respect all taxpayers, no matter if it’s the big cities or towns,” Ford noted. “It’s a movement happening that I’ve never seen in federal, provincial or municipal politics in the last 30 years. And as I always say, it’s not about being a PC, Liberal or NDP, it’s about grass roots folks standing up and voicing
their opinions, getting out and voting.” Ford had harsh words about current Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne and how she is running the province. “Cronyism and the elite Liberal establishment is destroying this province but they are famous for lining their pocket and feathering their nest. You put your hand in your pockets and you have Kathleen Wynne’s hand in one pocket and you have Justin Trudeau’s
hand in your other pocket and all they are doing is gouging the taxpayers of this province,” Ford said to the crowd. “It doesn’t make us competitive when we’re trying to create jobs when we have the highest hydro rates in North America, we have the carbon tax, we have more red tape and regulation than you’ve ever seen in your entire life – we’re going to change that and make it a business-friendly province.”
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The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2018 received a $25,000 pledge recently from Waddick Fuels, as its fuel sponsor for the Match, which begins Sept. 18 in Pain Court. Jaymie and Mark Waddick made the in-kind donation of approximately $25,000 in gasoline and diesel that will fuel transportation to and around the Match and is already providing fuel for the IPM pickup truck that is attending events across the province. Vehicles that will be fueled include the tractors used to move people from parking lots to the Match as well as transportation within the
Match itself, and for equipment used to build Tented City and the RV Park. “It was an easy decision,” Jaymie Waddick, manager of Waddick Fuels, said in a release. “Since my Grandpa started this business in 1946, agriculture has been a big part of the business and farm accounts are still our biggest customer base by far.” Match officials appreciate the donation. “Having a local company supply the fuel needs of the Match makes a big difference,” co-chair Leon Leclair. “The fact that Jaymie lives in Pain Court just a short distance from the Match adds to the local flavour.”
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When asked by business owners how he is going to help them, and why they shouldn’t go to the U.S. where they can reduce their hydro rates by a third, the PC leader asked people to be patient. “Give us another 48 days and help is on the way. We will make sure we create jobs, lower taxes, lower hydro rates and get rid of the carbon tax. We need the input from people like you and we’re going to get it
done,” Ford stated. In response to questions about health care, Ford revealed some of his party’s plan for creating more space in long-term care facilities for Ontario’s aging population. “We plan to add 15,000 long-term care beds over the next five years and 30,000 over next 10 years and that’s going to reduce wait times. Rather than listen to a bunch of politicians how to deliver our health care, we are going to listen to front-line people
who are in it day in and day out,” he noted. Chatham-Kent Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton was at the donut shop with Ford, introducing him to local residents and community leaders. Ontario voters will go to the polls June 7 and Elections Ontario is encouraging all eligible voters to make sure they are on the voters’ list by going to https://eregistration.elections.on.ca/en/ home to confirm, update or add your information.
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The Rocket officially launched April 19, but no need to look skyward. The Rocket is Villa Angela’s large-scale composter. It is being utilized to turn food waste – including meat – into rich compost that is to be used by the Villa and Chatham-Kent Community Gardens. At the Rocket’s unveiling April 19, Sister Theresa Campeau said it’s all part of the Ursuline Sisters’ commitment to the environment. “We Ursuline Sisters are looking to make as small a carbon footprint as possible,” she said, adding the villa has solar panels and even utilizes geothermal energy. Villa Angela is home to approximately 50 residents. Before they added the Rocket to their arsenal, the sisters conducted a review of their waste produced. Sister Anne Denomy said a waste audit of all the solid non-hazardous materials collected at the Villa was conducted, and the sisters happily learned
they were “saving” about 30 trees a year with their recycling. But all the news was not good. “We found our total waste production/diversion rate was 32 per cent. We needed to do much better,” she said. Composters built with the assistance of students of Ursuline College Chatham helped, but Denomy said those were filled within a matter of weeks. They looked for help, and received it. Mass Environmental Services introduced them to the Rocket, a metal cylindrical composter that can digest food scraps and produce rich compost in 14 days. With the Rocket, the villa’s waste diversion rate is now at about 70 per cent. Campeau said the Rocket has altered how the sisters look at things. “It’s helped us change our perspective on what is garbage,” she said. “We can share this rich resource with Chatham-Kent Community Gardens. The compost is black gold in terms of enriching the soil. Who could have guessed our garbage could be of value for the citizens of Cha-
tham-Kent?” Lindsay Davidson with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit said the compost would be in high demand with the community gardens. “To get the best fruits and vegetables, you need that black gold,” she said. “To get all that compost is a huge benefit to us.” George Brown of Mass Environmental said the effort by the Ursuline sisters as a team to tackle any issue is amazing. “I’m blown away by how this team here takes
ownership of everything they do. We can all make a difference,” he said. Brown said food waste that’s discarded into landfills produces methane gas as it breaks down. Methane is about 25 times stronger than carbon dioxide in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. And it adds up fast. “Thirteen million tonnes of food waste is sent to landfills in Canada each year,” he said. “Turning organic waste into compost is good for us all.” The Rocket is located in
the garage at Villa Angela, at the back of the property. There is a slight odour coming from the composter, but nothing overwhelming. Brown said the composter works best between 55C and 65C internal temperature. It uses electricity to run an auger that constantly turns the material, and heats it as necessary. The warm operating temperature ensures the microorganisms breaking down the material can work at optimum capac-
ity. Food waste from meal preparation, and table scraps afterwards, are fed into the Rocket, along with a bulking agent – wood chips. While outdoor backyard composters come with the recommendation to not include meat scraps, as they can attract animals and give off a foul odor, Brown said the Rocket’s temperature and agitation system quickly break down the meat, and add protein to the compost produced.
April 18. Chatham-Kent police say emergency crews responded to a call that evening at 6:30 p.m. to Book Street where a man
was found without vital signs. The 24-year-old Dover Township man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 25-year-old Wallaceburg woman is charged with first-degree murder. Detectives from the Major Crime Unit have taken over the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Unit at 519-436-6616, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Police say to protect the
integrity of the investigation, the cause of death and the relationship between the man and woman will not be released at this time.
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Garry Pask, maintenance supervisor for Villa Angela, feeds the villa’s Rocket, a large composter that is helping to reduce the organization’s carbon footprint, as well as send compost to Chatham-Kent Community Gardens.
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Residents with excess waste as a result of the recent flooding in affected areas near Lake Erie must have items at the curb no later than May 7 for collection on May 8. Contact the municipality’s customer services staff at 519-360-1998 to ensure your property is included on the pick-up list. All garbage must be contained in garbage bags, cardboard boxes, garbage containers or toter carts where possible. If the extra garbage cannot be contained (i.e. carpet, underpad etc.) then it needs to be bundled and tied and cut up into five-foot lengths and must not weigh more than 44 pounds so that the contractor can safely and efficiently handle it. Bulk items such as furniture damaged by the flood will also be eligible for collection.
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Kids learn about the dangers of booze, drugs By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
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Mills Brooks, a Grade 5 student, learns what it is like to try and walk a straight line while impaired, thanks to a pair of goggles that blurred his vision. Mills was one of more than 1,000 students in Chatham-Kent at the weeklong Racing Against Drugs education and awareness event held at Erickson Arena last week in Chatham.
For more than 20 years, the Racing Against Drugs (RAD) committee has been bringing together first responders with community awareness groups to educate Grade 5 students on the dangers of smoking and doing drugs and alcohol. Using hands-on methods, RAD Chair Amanda Wyatt said the week-long event is meant to reach Grade 5 students and educate them before they face choices and peer pressure. “It’s a prime age and opportunity to reach the kids. They aren’t in high school yet and we try to hit them with the knowledge they need to make wise choices,” Wyatt said. There are 14 stations set up for the kids to experience, including a simulator brought in by the Chatham-Kent OPP to show what happens during a vehicle roll-over, and another that showed what
happens if you don’t have your seat belt on. Mad Science was on hand with a demonstration of how smoking affects your body, the RCMP brought in remote control cars for racing, and EMS, Chatham-Kent police and fire personnel were also on hand to help. Wyatt said they get help from the Chatham Kent Health Unit, Block Parents and Drug Education Alliance (DEA), as well as the Superstore and Restorative Justice. Teaching kids in an interactive manner is something Wyatt said is good for kids who experience learning in different ways. “Some kids need a visual learning method and some kids need hands on, so it works for everyone,” Wyatt added. The RAD committee works all year long to fundraise for the yearly event, and Wyatt said they appreciate the support they get from emergency services personnel, community organizations and a DEA grant.
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Well group wants more out of Ford Chatham-Kent have been forced to deal with water they can’t drink, use for dishes, do laundry with, bathe in or even use for cooking. Members of Water Wells First were the first to This has gone on since 2007 under the noses of greet Ontario Progressive Conservative Lead- two Progressive Conservative MPPs,” Jakubec er Doug Ford as he stepped off his campaign said. “Premier Wynne and her Liberals have ignored us, our local representatives have igbus during a stop in Wallaceburg last week. The PC leader was in Chatham-Kent for the nored us, and now Mr. Ford is not offering us day, visiting Country Style Donuts in Wallace- anything different. Our families need water burg, a farm in Blenheim and a rally in Cha- and they need it now. We need someone to take immediate action to fix this mess.” tham at the John Bradley Centre. Jakubec said he isn’t seeing the full engageWhen confronted by members of Water Wells ment on the contamination First holding poached eggs issue from McNaughton and blackened by well water pollut- “I can’t stand wind Nicholls, unlike Essex MPP ed with black shale sediments Taras Natyshak who has repeatand asked what he would do to turbines; I can’t stand edly asked for a health hazard help local farm families, WWF how they are destroyspokesperson Kevin Jakubec ing areas and commu- investigation in the legislature. Both area MPPs Nicholls and said Doug Ford refused to com- nities and I’m going McNaughton have written letmit. to do everything I can ters to the premier regarding Jakubec said water wells at the wind turbine issue and several family farms in the for- to halt any other wind contamination of wells since mer Chatham Township in Cha- turbine farms and I’m the issue started but neither tham-Kent in the summer of going to address the 2017 became black in colour and ones that are going in. has committed to asking for a health hazard investigation to laden with sediments contain- You have a huge supsee how the long-term ingesing Black Shale when pile drivtion of black shale will affect the ing construction began for the porter here.” health of people with contamiNorth Kent Wind farm owned - Doug Ford nated wells. by Samsung. Any food made Ford said he heard WWF’s concerns. from, washed or prepared with this well wa“This a serious issue here and I give you ter becomes contaminated by the black shale my word, we’re going to address it. I can’t sediments. “We came here to put the question straight stand wind turbines; I can’t stand how they to Mr. Ford – what are you going to do about are destroying areas and communities and this? It’s been going on since 2007. Why have I’m going to do everything I can to halt any both your MPPs failed in stopping this for other wind turbine farms and I’m going to so many years?” Jakubec said after speaking address the ones that are going in. You have a huge supporter here,” Ford said to Jakubec with Ford. Several members of WWF have had their wa- after hearing his questions. “As for the local ter tested, Jakubec said, at an accredited lab MPPs, when you aren’t in power, your hands which shows the amount of black shale parti- are certainly tied. When we are in power June cles in one person’s well was well over 600,000 7, we’re going to address it. It will be my numparticles in one millilitre of water. He said they ber one issue. And what I say I’m going to do, turned over those lab tests to the Ministry of I do. No one has been more vocal about these wind farms than Doug Ford – no one. I’m givthe Environment. Water Wells First has been seeking help from ing you my word.” the two local Conservative MPPs to Before Local Peace solve this serious pollution of drink- you buy . . . of Mind ing water that first began in 2007 with the construction of the Marsh Line wind farm and then continued with the construction of the East St. Clair Wind farm in 2012, Jakubec stated. www.eaglehomeinspections.ca Both wind farms are in the former Jacques van Daalen Dover township of Chatham-Kent. yourhomeinspection1@gmail.com | 226-627-0761 “Three wind farms have been constructed in this area and three times, each time, the well water was contaminated (with sediment),” Jakubec said. When asked specifically if Ford will commit to undertake a health haz281 Grand Avenue East., Chatham • 519-351-8080 ard investigation of the contaminated wells in the area – as the Ontario NDP has committed – Jakubec said Ford said he would “look into it. “This is not a good enough answer for these families. The families in By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
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How it should be done The Ursuline Sisters have been a big part of the history of Chatham for many years and continue their role as community leaders by setting an example on how to care for the world around us. Starting with Ursuline College (The Pines) and the original Mother House on the property on Grand Avenue, the sisters were a large part of Catholic education in Chatham, and anyone who visited the round chapel can attest to its unique beauty. Once the order no longer required such a large residence, the property attached to the Pines was sold and a new building was designed on McNaughton Avenue West, with nature and having the least impact on the environment as possible in mind. Villa Merici was born, named after the founder of their order, Angela Merici. With a state-of-the-art solar power generation and geothermal heat generation, the building is known for not only its beauty, but its commitment to protecting the environment. This week, the Ursuline community took its commitment a step further with the installation of the Rocket, a large-scale composter that boosts their waste-reduction stats from 30 per cent to a staggering 70 per cent. Unlike like most backyard composters, the Rocket is able to take all food waste, including meat, and break it down into rich, black compost in just 14 days. The “black gold” can then be used in community gardens to boost the growing potential of vegetables. Its that kind of thinking that, while it comes automatically to the Ursulines, is a great motivator and role model to the rest of the community. Making recycling and composting such an engrained part of their daily routine puts the people at Villa Merici head and shoulders above most community organizations in their commitment to the world around them. If schools, institutions, corporations and homeowners joined in the same effort, Chatham-Kent could truly set an incredible example for other communities on how it is done.
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Time to take down the totem Sir: I am a retired elementary teacher who taught Grade 8 at Tecumseh Public School. When I first walked in the school after being hired there, I was very surprised to see the totem pole. Totem poles have nothing to do with the Shawnee, the nation to which Tecumseh was both a member and their greatest leader. They are part of the culture of First Nations of the Pacific Northwest – the Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian communities of British Columbia and southeast Alaska. These groups have very different ways of life, customs, and cultural symbols. I believe the creators
of the totem pole were well intentioned at the time. They looked for inspiration to the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest and meant it as a tribute to Native culture as a whole. In the 1970s, this was regarded as acceptable. However, that was then. We know more now, and need to be more sensitive and accurate when creating a memorial. We should not appropriate a cultural symbol of one group and use it for another. Today, I believe it is impossible to enter Tecumseh Public School and not make a direct connection
between the totem pole and Chief Tecumseh. To have this totem pole in a school named in honour of the great leader, Tecumseh, is wrong. The students do not yet have the knowledge to make the distinction between the Shawnee and the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest; they see a totem pole and an image of Tecumseh beside it, and think they belong together. Schools must be truthful and clear in their instruction of children, whether that takes place in the classroom or the entrance foyer of the building. As a history teacher, I
made sure that my students were aware these issues, and that the totem was not representative of any eastern North American Indigenous peoples. Students were surprised when they discovered this. It served to me as proof that the totem should be removed because, as a symbol, it was doing more harm than good. If the creators of this totem wish to install it on private property somewhere else, then it could be preserved for their own enjoyment. It should not be permitted to remain in Tecumseh Public School. Jim Prosser Chatham
Leave the totem where it stands Sir: RE: The totem at Tecumseh. Tecumseh was a Shawnee Chief … a warrior, a charismatic orator, an insightful visionary. He travelled from Ontario to the southern states with the proposal to unite all Indian Tribes in a confederation to pre-
serve a way of life of the native people of the time. He was well respected by many and feared by others. Politically at the time, he chose to ally himself with the British as treaties with them were better respected by the new
settlers of the New World. Sir Isaac Brock recognized, respected and acknowledged his passion and conferred upon Tecumseh the rank of General in the British army. Tecumseh had a great
respect for Mother Earth and all humanity under The Great Spirit. He is revered in Canadian history, admired in Indian history, respected as a leader in the formation of native culture(s) and freedoms. Continued on page 7
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The first instalment of the Cliff Weller mystery series was to be released on April 24 to all the major North American online sites, including Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Wal-Mart, Target, Chapters/Indigo, Barnes & Noble, and Downpour and to numerous outlets in Europe and Asia. And it was produced right here in Chatham-Kent by Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre. The show is available as a digital download and on MP3 CD. Global distribution is by Blackstone Publishing. It was written by Diane Vanden Hoven of London, Ont. David Farquhar, producer of Voices in the Wind Audio
Theatre, said he was happy to have David Ault on board for the project. “We’re thrilled that British voice actor David Ault agreed to play the part of Cliff Weller. He did a superb job. Not only is David an accomplished actor, he also has a degree in astrophysics from Cambridge University.” Also featured in the production were Trisha Brown of Wallaceburg, Mary Ellen Herder, Keith Burnett, Laura Van Veen, Bill Tye, Alyssa Doherty, Bill Craven and Dan Lipinski all of Chatham, Noelle Dupuis of Huntsville, Robert Tymec of Windsor, James Hebblethwaite of Blenheim and George Zarr of Chicago. The street kids included; Skylar Lumsden, Judah Skipper, Lindsay St.
Peter, Mackenzie St. Peter, Coby Turner, Miranda Lucier and Meagan King. The Geminus Conspiracy opens with down-on-hisluck Cliff Weller drinking his blues away at Nicky Congo’s Bar. But the gearshift of his luck slams into fast forward when a baffling but attractive woman seeks his help in locating a runaway teenager. Maybe it was the wad of cash she flashed or the scent of her perfume, either way, much to Cliff’s better judgment he was compelled to take on the case. But of course not all is what it seems to be. Through his investigation, Cliff uncovers the Geminus Corporation, a sinister organization involved in clandestine genetic experiments.
Totem has wide representation Continued from page 6
We, as present world citizens, live in precarious times of being “politically correct” so as not to upset or offend anyone for any reason. Historically, I hope we are taught “how to think, not what to think.” We should interpret what we see and make educated and thoughtful decisions. Many visual images and icons convey different interpretations to many people. Here is my interpretation of why the totem should remain at Tecumseh School and be kept where it is. By definition, there are six types of totems: house interior, house exterior, mortuary, memorial (peace and prosperity), welcome (promoting peaceful coexistence), and ridicule and shame. The totem at Tecumseh S.S. was created by four enterprising, interested students who saw fit to incorporate by their talents and efforts a symbol …. a Canadian icon that will acknowledge and show respect for Mother
Earth and ALL the native cultures found in the Dominion of Canada. It was, and I consider it, a unifying gesture for all Indigenous Canadians and new immigrants to this country. The traditions recognized and started here with this totem were not meant to derogatory or offensive in any manner shape or form, but respect for all. The school teams that were formed were known by the noble name Braves. Today, we do much to be politically correct and be non-offensive. As an alternative to removing the totem, perhaps we should preserve it and rededicate it with a plaque on the totem that duly recognizes that this totem, while not Shawnee, is a Canadian icon meant to represent ALL indigenous First Nations and subsequent immigrants to this Dominion of Canada from sea to sea to sea. There is room
for all of us on Mother Earth under The Great Spirit. I propose that we preserve and rededicate the ideals of Tecumseh by keeping the totem and inviting the First Nations to be part of a ceremony that will welcome new immigrants. Involve new students and include them them and let them now be a part of living history. Rededication could be done many times during the life of the totem at Tecumseh. Use the totem as a living symbol of life-long learning. George Sims Chatham-Kent
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On April 5, the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) hosted its 16th Annual Parade of Chefs at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham, raising a record $62,600 for the CKHA Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign. More than 340 guests attended this year’s sold-out event, featuring restaurateur Chef Michael Hunter. Guests enjoyed six features prepared by local chefs from six local restaurants. Each course was also accompanied by wines from local breweries and wineries. The Foundation of CKHA welcomed back the CKHA physician volunteer wine servers, whose hard work resulted in nearly $13,000 in donated tips. A live auction also saw more than $17,000 raised during the event. “What a fabulous and delicious way to bring together
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very grateful for the support of this year’s event as we kicked off our efforts to raise the final one million dollars needed to complete the DI Equipment Renewal Campaign.” “This was an incredible kick off for the final stretch
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Two fatal crashes on the weekend claimed a life. Police say an 18-year-old woman is dead A Friday evening crash near Wallaceburg after the vehicle she was in left the roadway and entered a water-filled ditch on Border Road shortly after 8 p.m. Friday. Emergency personnel pulled an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman from the vehicle. Both were 68 King St. E. taken to Sydenham District Hospital, and the man was transferred Chatham to Windsor hospital for additional treatment for hypothermia. 519-397-4655 The woman, who arrived in hospiC:519-809-1180 tal in critical condition, succumbed to her injuries. The names of those involved were not released by press time. The collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Doug Oil Cowell at dougc@chatham-kent.ca Change or 519-355-1092. Includes lube, oil, filter, tire $ On Sunday morning at about 9:25 rotation and brake inspection. a.m., just west of Chatham-Kent, an eastbound vehicle left Essex County Limited Road 42, hit a hydro pole and ended time only up submerged in Big Creek. Most vehicles, Synthetic oil extra Emergency crews, including Cha4 Licensed Mechanics tham-Kent fire and EMS, respondon Staff ed. One person, a 65-year-old LakeOpen Mon-Fri 8am-5pm shore man, was pulled from the Service Manager Ron Swackhammer vehicle and taken to hospital, but YES! WE SELL was pronounced dead at the hospiTIRES! tal. 3Check Police are trying to piece together our prices! what happened. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact 505 Richmond St., Chatham | 519.352.8519 OPP Const. Lisa Whitelaw at 1-888www.automo.ca 310-1122. The Chatham Voice
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D L SO New Listing
112 PAMELA $289,900
Immaculate 4br, 2 bath sunken plan home with some updates. Call Cindy 519-351-1952.
950 GRAND AVE W $629,900
Créme de la créme! Beautiful 4br, 2.5 bath brick 2 storey home on the Thames River. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
39 HOLLAND $419,000
3br, 2.5 bath 2 storey updated from top to bottom. I/g pool. Call Carson 519-809-2856.
MONDAY 9-11AM & 5-7PM TUESDAY 9-11AM, 1-3PM & 5-7PM WEDNESDAY 9-11AM, 1-3PM & 5-7PM THURSDAY 9-11AM & 1-3PM SATURDAY 10-12AM & 1-3PM
New Listing 14 PRIMROSE $214,900
Absolutely mint 3br, 1.5 bath 3 level. This home shows very well. Call Brian Preston 519-355-9868.
SATURDAY APRIL 28 1:00PM-3:00PM 81 ST.MICHAEL • $217,900 AGENT: JUNE MCDOUGALL Mint southside 3br with eat-in kitchen, lower f/r, garage, paved drive & good sized lot with many updates. Call June 519-358-5199
877 CHARING CROSS $899,900
Everything you could want! 5br, 2 storey with a beautiful yard. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
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SATURDAY APRIL 28 1:00-3:00PM 3 MARION • $204,900
AGENT: GEORGE MCDOUGALL
3+1br, 2 bath 4 level with 1.5 car heated garage, i/g pool & totally fenced yard. Call June 519-358-5199. Deborah Rhodes* 519-401-5470
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21815 COMMUNICATION, C-K • $599,000 Awesome 4br, 2 bath 2 storey on 9.57 acres. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.
202 KING W $1,688,000 OR $10 SQ FT + TMI Great downtown location with parking. Sellers are looking for offers. Presently being renovated. Call Brian Peifer for more details 519-436-2669.
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56 GRAND E $629,000
7 INDIAN CREEK W $469,900
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19281 ERIEAU, BLENHEIM • $478,000
7 PICADILLY, WALLACEBURG • $279,900
4729 RIVERSIDE, PT LAMBTON • $339,900
7000 sq ft brick building ideal for your business. Zoning UC (HC1). High traffic count 11,500. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
4+1br, 3.5 bath executive 2 storey. This home is top quality. Call Gus 519-355-8668 or Heather 519-355-8666.
A beautiful find! 3br, 1.5 bath 2 storey on a 1.67 ac serene lot. Call Pat 519-360-0141.
S 39 NORWAY MAPLE $549,000
Impressive 4br, 3.5 bath executive 2 storey home with the ultimate backyard paradise. Call Pat 519-360-0141.
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7627 RIVERVIEW LINE $729,900
Quality custom built home on a beautiful river lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
170 LACROIX $245,000
Charming 2 storey in excellent condition. Back section is currently rented. Great possibilities with this property. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
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56 LANCEFIELD $259,900
Large 3br, 2.5 bath 2 storey family home with some updates. Call Kristen 519-784-7653.
4br, 3.5 bath 2 storey home with many updates. Call Kelly-Anne 519-365-7155.
Premier building lot on the Chanel E’Carte. Build your dream home here. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.
43 PLANTATION $349,900
4br 2 storey home with fully fenced backyard. Call Kristen 519-784-7653.
3br, 2.5 bath spacious 2 storey in an unbeatable location & river view. Call Patti 519-355-6800.
20400 COUNTY RD 42, TILBURY • $1,400,000
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4736 TALBOT, MERLIN • $508,888
This 3+1br, 3 bath rancher is perched on the spectacular Lake Erie bluff. Call Brian K 519-365-6090.
21 ALEXANDRA $179,900
This 3br, 1.5 storey home is move in ready with updates. Call Elliot 519358-8755 or Penny 519-360-0315.
3+1br, 2 bath 4 level home with newer kitchen. Call Gus 519-3558668 or Heather 519-355-8666.
61 MURRAY ST $174,900
This 3br bungalow is ready for new owners with some updates! Call Amber 519-784-5310.
19443 BLOOMFIELD, BLENHEIM • $178,888
Four season 1br cottage on the breathtaking Erie Bluff. Call Brian K 519-365-6090.
High exposure business right beside Hwy 401 at Tilbury interchange. Call Ron 519-360-7729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.
725 ST. CLAIR $289,900
1 ac lot with 120’ frontage on St. Clair just south of mall. Zoned HC1. Call Bev 519-358-8805.
7 yr old custom built 4br, 2 bath bungalow on incredible 2.4 ac property. Call Patti 519-355-6800.
Lease 19950 HILL, HOWARD • $160,000
What a great & affordable package to start or relocate your business. Call Deb 519-401-5470.
61 DOVER $2,000/MTH LEASE
Professional office space (1200 sq ft) on main floor with updated interior + 2500 sq ft in basement. Call David 519-350-1615.
Lease 60 KEIL SOUTH $15/SQ FT
Premium 1500 sq ft office space ideal for professional. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Lease 53 JEFFREY / 162 QUEEN $4 /SQ FT 2nd floor comm space available downtown. 5500 sq ft & 1000 sq ft. $4 + operating/sq ft/yr. Call Sylvia 519-355-8189.
Offer Pending
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90 CARDINAL $254,900
374 INDIAN CREEK W $189,500
Absolutely mint 3+1br, 2 bath 4 level split. Everything updated. Must be seen. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
4br, 2 bath home with potential, backing onto The Links of Kent Golf Course. Call Carson 519-809-2856.
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41 ADELAIDE S $149,000
Great income property in downtown core of Chatham with many improvements. Call Amber 519-784-5310.
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SATURDAY APRIL 28 1:00PM-3:00PM 43 ELLIS • $259,900 AGENT: ERIC FITZGERALD Fully updated & tastefully decorated 3br, 1.5 bath 4 level side split. New kitchen! Call Eric 519-436-4865.
Patti Vermeersch* 519-355-6800
19438 LAGOON, BLENHEIM • $499,900
D L SO 482 MCNAUGHTON W $179,900
Michael Smyth* 519-784-5470
Mint, mint, mint. 3br, 2 bath rancher with dry basement. Call David 519-350-1615.
D D L L O O S S 5 COLLEGE $139,900
David Smith* 519-350-1615
3 WESTMINISTER $529,900
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399 CATHERINE, BLENHEIM • $26,900
Vacant building lot in good neighbourhood in Blenheim. Call George 519-360-7334.
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10989 River Line • $859,900 Just past Maple City Golf & Country Club
$474,900 Open House Sat. April 28 1-3pm
Owners are completing their new home in the North and ready to go! Situated on 3.2 acres on the water. This 3,500 sq.ft. rancher boasts 3+1br, 4 baths, huge great room, 20ft cathedral ceilings, gourmet kitchen, master 14’x 23’ w/225 sq.ft. en suite. Also guest/granny-suite above 3 car garage featuring 3pc bath, sitting area, kitchen and bedroom. 40’x48’ heated workshop. Constructed to I. C. F. standards. One of a kind home! Don’t Miss Out! IMMEDIATE POSSESSION AVAILABLE!
18891 Communication NOW $458,888
Don’t miss this amazing 4 bedroom home on a 1.2 acre private country estate on paved road. Completely renovated top to bottom. Open concept gourmet kitchen with granite counters & eating area. Main floor great room. Main bath 4pc. with soaker tub and 3’x4’ glass shower on upper level. All new drywall, wiring, plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Metal roof on both main home and heated 3 car detached garage. Circular drive with cobblestone. This home must be seen!!! Directions: Go South from Blenheim to Golf Course, turn right on Communication Rd towards Shrewsbury, see signs, home is on the left.
4729 Riverside Dr.
40 Shawnee Trail • $474,900 Custom Built Vandersluis Home
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Beautiful 3 bdrm rancher backing on to green space along creek. Living room with 13ft ceiling, gas fireplace and large windows overlooking the manicured rear yard and patio with hot tub. Kitchen w/ large pantry. Built-in oven, all appliances included. Master bdrm has 4pc en-suite with walk-in closet. Finished lower level with 3pc bath and entertainment area. $474,900
Beautifully landscaped vacant 80’x160’ lot on Channel Ecarte with 80ft fronting on the water. Boat lift for up to 32ft boat, deep water, gazebo and double car driveway. Build your dream home and watch the unbelievable sunsets!
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NEW LISTING 56 Grand Ave E 326 John St., Blenheim 3 BR brick bungalow on a 1.6 acre lot at the edge of town with a country feel! Full unfinished basement. Call Now! $189,900.
8592 Nancy St., Cedar Spring
48 Chatham St. N, Blenheim
3 BR, 2 bath 1.5 storey home with detached garage on a nice size lot. Large L-shaped kitchen & dining room with lots of natural light. $199,900.
Beautiful brick 3 BR home. Huge living/ dining room and large kitchen. Dectached garage & brand new furnace & AC. $169,900.
• 1 floor brick building • 7000 sq ft • Grade level entrance • Fantastic Location • Currently operates as Gospel Text • Handicap accessible, parking for 23-25 vehicles • Traffic count 11,500 vehicles per day - municipal data $629,000
23567 Prince Albert Open House Sat. April 28 1-3pm
18125 Equus Trail, High Banks
310 Towanda Blvd, Erie Beach
4.6 acre horse farm with stunning 4 level 3 BR, 2 bath home. Completely renovated, attached garage and 30 x 50 barn. Truly one of a kind! $895,000.
3 BR move-in ready 3 level home on a beautiful lot in Erie Beach. Screened in sun porch, detached garage and many updates. $259,900.
444 Riverview Dr. #8/9, Chatham 2 commercial condos in excellent location. Units can be split or kept as one. New furnace, AC & roof. Is zoned for dozens of varying businesses! $164,900.
• 3.86 acre, 3700 sq.ft. on edge of Chatham this executive rancher has it all. 4br, 3.5 baths, many updates. Triple car garage, large shop.
57 Ascot
$649,000
• 2 BR, bath mobile •Many updates • Dead end quiet street • Good Value Here $59,900
10 Grand Ave 24 Nichols Dr., Blenheim Awesome 3 BR, side split on a beautiful double lot. Many updates including roof, furnace/air & gas fireplace. $259,900.
33 Canal St., Tilbury 4 BR, 1.5 bathroom, 2 storey home. Open concept main floor. Detached garage. $159,900.
17996 Rondeau Rd., Rondeau Park Bayfront 3 BR, 2 bath cottage inside Rondeau Provincial Park. $149,900.
• Located at very high traffic intersection • Approx 3300 sq ft retail/office/warehouse • $17/sq ft + utilities • High volume tenants in mall 7-11, BoRics, Playback Sports
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• Absolutely mint 4 level split • 3 + 1 bedrooms • 2 full baths • Everything updated
170 Lacroix
• 2 storey home with character • Full suite in back currently rented • Could easily be single family home again $245,000
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News
Relay for Life set for June 22 By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
The 16th annual Relay for Life in Chatham is little more than two months away, but preparations are well underway. Cindy Vinall of the Canadian Cancer Society confirmed the event will take place on Fri., June 22, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Chatham-Kent Secondary School track. Relay has evolved over the years, going from a 12-hour event that took place from 7 p.m. on a Friday night to 7 a.m. on the Saturday morning, to the condensed version that now takes place. “Feedback from participants when it was a 12-hour event was that it was a great event, but let’s condense it,” Vinall said. “They like the six hours on a Friday night. It gives them the weekend still.” Vinall said the overall support from the community has evolved over the years, but one thing remains constant – how close cancer has touched us all. “How many people do you know who have not been impacted by cancer,” she asked. In fact, with our aging population, Vinall said it’s only going to get worse. “By 2030, one in two Canadians will have had cancer in their lifetime,” she said. While the incidence of cancer is on the rise, so too is the survivor rate. Vinall said in the 1940s, a person’s chance of beating cancer was just 25 per cent. Today, that number is more than 60 per cent. “That’s amazing progress, but there’s still work to be done,” she said. With the shift to the six-hour event, Vinall said annual proceeds have been steady at between $87,000 and $88,000. She
expects similar results this year. Will it remain a six-hour affair? Vinall said there is a youth movement that is reinvigorating Relay for Life these days locally. Participation from highschool aged teens is on the rise.
And with the influx of youth comes a request for Relay to return to its roots. “More young people are getting involved and some are requesting getting the 12-hour event back.”
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The Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life event in Chatham is scheduled to take place June 22, from 6 p.m. to midnight, once again at the CKSS track.
Vinall said some of the requests register, visit www.cancer.ca/ to return to the overnight event en/events/on/relay-for-life/ are coming from very familiar relay-for-life-in-chatham/?refaces as well. gion=on. “We have a Year One team that Even though it is a six-hour said that now that their grand- events, Vinall suggests teams kids are older, they want the 12- bring a portable tent or shelter. hour Relay back,” she said. “It’s a place for a team to come However Relay evolves, it together,” she said. will do so because of public reVinall also encourages cancer sponse. survivors to attend and to par“This is a community event ticipate in the Survivor Lap, and that’s held to raise awareness asks that they register, to ensure and funds. We want to keep it the Cancer Society doesn’t miss to what the community wants, anyone. and to be consistent,” Vinall said. She added the local business community continues to strongly support Relay, donating food and materials to help make the event a success. Vinall said the power of positive thinking has showA+ Rated By The Better Business Bureau cased itself time and again at Relay. She said in one 21 Plus Years of instance, a young woman suffering from cancer was Proven Excellence . . . to the point chemotherapy was no longer working, and Our Customers Say she came out to Relay with It’s So! her family that year. “They brought her out. She wanted her family to have • Locally owned the support of Relay,” she said. “She’s still with us toand operated day.” The Cancer Society is still • No Pressure, Worry Free accepting team entries. For more information or to Experience
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Clash raises cash for Hope Haven The Chatham Voice
Proceeds from the second annual Clash of the Sirens will go towards helping homeless men in the community. The fundraising fitness challenge between Chatham-Kent OPP, C-K police, fire and EMS took place April 20 in Chatham and raised $5,582. Men in our community, who for different reasons find themselves without a roof over their head, have been using the haven since November when it
began overnight services. Police services sometimes know of a person in need of a safe refuge and direct them to Chatham Hope Haven, whose mission is to provide temporary refuge to men in need. Chatham Hope Haven is funded by donations, which can be sent to the office of Chatham Hope Haven, 183 Wellington St. W., or made online through the website chathamhopehaven.com. Any enquiries can be made at 519-351-4010.
Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent that Nominations for the 2018 Municipal Election MUNICIPALITY OF27, CHATHAM-KENT commences May 1, 2018 until July 2018. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be holding a Nominations are to be in the prescribed forms and may be filed at the Civic Centre, Clerk’sPUBLIC office. Nomination forms must be signed by the INFORMATION CENTRE Regarding the upcoming planned work related to the candidate and may be filed in person on any day during regular office hours up until the deadline of July 27th at 2:00 pm. PARRY BRIDGE 2016 REHABILITATION PROJECT A prescribed nomination filing feeRiver of $200.00 for the Head of Council Keil Drive over the Thames (Community of Chatham) and $100.00 for all other offices payable by cash, certified cheque or The purpose of this Public Information Centre is to inform stakeholders of the scope of work, traffic detour debit the Nomination Form 25 endorsement plan andmust timing accompany of construction activities associated with the aboveand mentioned project in the Community of Chatham. signatures. Until prospective candidates file a nomination, it is unlawful Theraise meeting will be held on: to campaign funds or incur campaign expenses. DATE: Thursday, April 21, 2016 Nomination papers may be obtained at any Municipal Service Centre TIME: 5:00pm – 8:00pm LOCATION: Civic Centre – Atrium or online atChatham-Kent ckelection.com. 315 King Street West, Chatham For more information on the election please visit ckelection.com As this Public Information Centre will be an “open house” format, no formal presentation will be made. Inquiries may be directed to 360-1998 ext 3200 or email Representatives from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, along with the Engineering Consultant, will be available to review the display boards and respond to any questions posed by stakeholders. Area ckelection@chatham-kent.ca residents, property owners, business operators and those who may have a general interest in this project are encouraged attend this meeting. Judy Smith,toClerk / Returning Officer If you have any questions, please contact either: Adam Sullo, P.Eng Director, Engineering and Transportation Engineering and Transportation Division Municipality of Chatham-Kent 315 King Street West, Chatham ON N7M 5K8
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Blackburn clan converging on Chatham-Kent in May By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
The Blackburn family is scattered across North America, but many have direct ties to Chatham-Kent. Kevin Howley, who tracks the family history, said the Blackburns will converge on Chatham-Kent May 6 for the unveiling of a monument in Arnold Cemetery in Chatham Township. Howley, who lives in Huntington Woods, Mich., said the monument is to honour the settlement of John and Mary Blackburn in Chatham Township in 1796. John and Mary Blackburn were living in Pennsylvania when the American Revolutionary War broke out.
As a local, family-owned T 519-360-1998 Ext. 3307 T 519-235-2539 retailer in Chatham-Kent, E adam.sullo@chatham-kent.ca E brad.walt@gmblueplan.ca we always looking for Davidare Charron Engineering Technologist cost-effective advertising Engineering and Transportation Division Municipality of Chatham-Kent options that will provide 315 King Street West, Chatham ON N7M 5K8 T 519-360-1998 Ext. 3331 results. E david.charron@chatham-kent.ca Some time ago, we decided to try The Chatham Voice for the distribution of our sale flyers. The results were amazing! We had customers coming into our store with our flyer in hand. Plus, we had many incoming inquiries as well as a result of the flyer. We have never had results like this with other forms of flyer distribution in C-K. Proof to us that The Chatham Voice really works!
The Blackburns fought as Loyalists, siding with the British. After the war, they looked to leave the U.S. and initially petitioned to move to Detroit – while that city was still under British control, but it was transferred back to the United States, leaving the Blackburns looking at other options. Howley said the opportunity arose in 1796 to obtain a substantial amount of land in Ontario for their service to the Crown during the war. “I don’t know if they were being particularly persecuted at that point 20 years after the war, but they looked forward to the opportunity,” Howley said. So, John and Mary Blackburn moved to Chatham Township and had eight children. Howley said two of the boys moved back to the U.S. over the next two decades, as the family still had property in Pennsylvania, but the rest remained in the Chatham area.
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That presence has grown over the years, as the family branched out. Howley said he sent invites for the monument unveiling to 1,000 households, about 250 of which are in Canada. He estimates about 200 of those are in Chatham-Kent. Howley’s branch of the family left the Chatham area in the 1890s, moving to Montana. “It’s a pretty good core that’s still in the area,” he said. The Blackburn Family Association was founded back in 1984 in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the arrival of Blackburns to North America back in 1736, Howley said. The family holds reunions every three years or so, and held one in Chatham in 1996 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the family’s arrival in Chatham Township. Every year, the family association is involved in preservation projects. While this year it is the monument in Arnold Cemetery, in the past it has been working to help restore cemeteries, or providing funding to help restore historical buildings, Howley said. The unveiling will take place May 6 at 2 p.m. Howley said it will be an informal event with a short program discussing the context of the Blackburn family moving here. “We’ll talk about the Empire Loyalists and do a reading from his (John’s) application for his lands,” Howley said. “We’ve asked people to bring lawn chairs to sit around and socialize.” To learn more about the Blackburn family, visit www.blackburn-tree. org. Boat Seats Recovered and Personal Watercraft Seats
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Sharks shine in the pool The Chatham Voice
The Chatham Pool Sharks recently enjoyed a wild two weeks travelling across Canada, competing in championship meets. At their mid-season peak, these long course meets demand emotional and physical readiness to compete at these national competitions. The Sharks proved they have what it takes to compete on the national stage. Earlier this month in Montreal, five Shark swimmers competed at the Canadian Swimming Championships, otherwise known as “Senior Nationals.” This meet had no age categories and featured many Olympians. The Sharks made 11 finals. The following Sharks made local history by winning the team’s only medals ever at Senior Nationals: Madison Broad, silver in 200m backstroke; and Genevieve Sasseville, silver in 50m fly. At this senior-level meet, just making it into a final is the goal for most swimmers. Also chosen at this meet was the Team Canada Junior Pan-Pac team that will compete in Fiji this summer. Broad was selected based on her performance in the 200mbackstroke. Broad was also selected to the Youth Olympics team in Argentina in October. Shark swimmers who qualified for CSC included: Madison Broad, David Tran, Madeline Tran, Kendra Polewski, Genevieve Sasseville, and Connor McFadden (unable to attend). A week later, the Sharks were off to Windsor to compete in the Canadian Eastern Championships. For this fast meet, swimmers had to achieve “Eastern Time Standards” in order to be eligible to compete. This meet brought together many of Canada’s fastest swimmers from the eastern provinces, as a concurrent meet was held in Victoria for Canada’s western teams. After another five days of tough competition, the Sharks brought eight top-10 finishes and six podium finishes. Broad earned silver in the 200m back in the female aged 16 and over category. Kendra Polewski placed fourth in the 400m freestyle and fifth in the 200m free and 100m free in female aged 16 and over category. Sasseville took gold in the 50m free and 100m fly, silver in the 100m free and 200m fly in the female aged 15 and under category; and gold in the and ninth in the 100m back ART50m OFflyTHE MATTRESS in the open category. ® dvancedTran Pocketed Coil Technology is finished seventh in the 100m e heartfree of the Beautyrest Black mattress and 50 m free in the male 15 and d exclusive to the Beautyrest Black under grouping.
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Pharmacies donate to C-K Hospice The Chatham Voice
Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Chatham-Kent once again held their Tree of Life – Growing Women’s Health Campaign in support of Chatham-Kent Hospice. Through donations made by customers and staff, the campaign raised more than $24,000, which will be used to support ongoing operational needs at the hospice.
“We are so thankful to Shoppers Drug Mart employees and their customers for their generosity. This donation is proof that small change can add up to make a big difference. Donations such as this help us continue to provide compassionate end-of-life care to families from across Chatham-Kent,” Steve Walker, Vice-Chair, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation, said in a release.
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See anyone you recognize? This is the graduating class of McNaughton Avenue Public School from 1967-68. The school is marking its 50th anniversary by holding an open house May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events include a recess reunion romp, a barbecue, and a time to reflect and recognize. School officials are also looking for memorabilia to put on display for the day. Call 519-352-8252.
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Has spring finally sprung in C-K? No, you weren’t mistaken. That was spring weather you saw this week, and it looks like it will finally stick around. On the weekend, chances are you spotted your neighbours emerging from an extended indoor hibernation to check out warmer weather and sunny skies. That’s what I did, at least. The ladies were off at dance competition in London, leaving the guys – the cat and me – home to fend for ourselves. Finn, the cat, isn’t interested in yard work. In fact, if it is light outside, he’s not all that interested in the out of doors. But when that sun sets, he wants out on the prowl. I’m sure there’s a neighbourhood gang of cats that hang out on porches or under vehicles near us. It seems they all get along for the most part, as Finn has yet to return with any battle scars. Then again, he’s all fur, so that might serve as a bit of a suit of armour. Plus, he’s neutered, so his hormones aren’t exactly driving him to do battle to win over a female feline. Regardless, he’s useless in the yard. He came to the back door, stuck his head out, but backed up when I tried to urge him outside on Sunday afternoon. He vanished all together when I pulled out the leaf blower. I guess that sounds too much like a vacuum cleaner for him (and he HATES those things). So I puttered about for a bit on Sunday, and relaxed for a bit longer. Some leaves wound up in a leaf bag destined for the leaf and yard depot, while others were shifted into a new pile to allow for improved drying before removal. I fired up our secondary pond pump to finally get water circulating. Normally, I have that pond running by late March, but this spring’s weather has been anything but normal. We’ll pull the netting in the near future and fire it up properly. I wasn’t alone in my backyard efforts in our neighbourhood, that’s for sure. I even heard a lawn tractor a few doors down. Surely no one was mowing yet (although I have mowed the lawn in early April in previous years). I think everyone was out and about just taking in the sunshine. Warm weather also means barbecue season! I know I’ve in the past been an all-weather BBQ fanatic, but the desire to head out in a blizzard has pretty much exited my system. It’s one thing to barbecue some delicious meat on an unseasonably warm winter day, but it’s
that) to cook some meat. I still prefer barbecued meat to pretty much every other option, but I prefer feeling in my extremities more. But now, there are no excuses. When the kid doesn’t have dance practice, I want to barbecue. We have chicken, steak, salmon, pork chops, burgers, sausages and even a huge pork shoulder calling out from the
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The May Court Club of Chatham on Monday announced the names of the six women of Chatham-Kent who have been chosen as Women of Excellence 2018 for the outstanding contribution that each one has made to the local, regional, national or international community. These women are being honoured at an awards banquet May 24 at the Maple City Golf and Country Club. May Court’s Women of Excellence 2018 and their award categories are: Shannon Prince for Arts & Culture. Prince is currently the Curator of the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum. She is also a storyteller and participant in historical re-enactments which bring the history of Buxton and the Underground Railroad to life for many groups both here and further a-field. She is a descendant of the early fugitive families that came to Canada for freedom and opportunity. Justine Kilby for Business & Professions. Kilby grew up in Chatham-Kent and at an early age became very involved in the local community. The list of her volunteer activities while in high school is a long one. In 2017, Kilby named by Boardlist as one of the Top 25 Women in Tech in Canada. Her community involvement continues as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ceridian Cares Canada charity, a founding member of #Move the Dial, a movement dedicated to advancing women in technology. Diane Flook for Community & Volunteerism. Flook was born and raised on the family farm in Chatham-Kent. She graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa with a Bachelor of Arts degree and from London Teacher’s College with a Specialist designation in Special Education. Flook has always been passionate about outdoor recreation and the environment.
In 2009, Flook joined as a volunteer member of the Chatham-Kent Trails Council and as its chair from 2012 to today. Janine Griffore for Education & Training. Griffore is a native of Grande Pointe and attended secondary school in Pain Court. In December 2012, she took on the challenging role as Assistant Deputy Minister for the French language, Aboriginal Learning and Research Division for the ministries of Education and Advanced Education and Skills Development. Since her retirement in December 2016, Griffore has remained active in the education field as a consultant. Meaghan Creed for Health, Science & Technology. Creed is a Chatham native with a PhD from the University of Toronto. She went to complete four years of postdoctoral studies at the Department of Basic Neuroscience of the University of Geneva. In 2016, while studying in Switzerland, Creed was granted the Pfizer Research Prize for her work in the field of neuroscience focusing on treating addictions. The next year, she won the highly competitive Science & PINS Prize for outstanding research into the poorly understood biology underlying addiction. Mackenzie Regts for Young Woman of Excellence (18 – 29 years of age). Regts is a John McGregor Secondary School graduate and the recipient of numerous scholastic and community awards. She is currently studying biomedical engineering at the University of Guelph where she maintains an average of 80 per cent average or higher. Kris Stevens, President of the May Court Club of Chatham, stated, “Our members are pleased to once again have this opportunity to recognize these deserving Chatham-Kent women who have worked so diligently to make a difference. Proceeds from the sale of tickets for the awards banquet will help fund May Court’s important work.”
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The Shriner’s local unit, the Mocha Cruisers, recently concluded its 50/50 lottery, which was drawn on March 24 at the Highgate Legion.
Sunday, May 6, 2018 11:00am-4:00pm FREE Good Shepherd Catholic School ID Clinic ss Gla 4 Edith Street, Thamesville Sun 2-4pm Admission $5.00 by Glasfax email: ronvanrabaeys@hotmail.ca
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The final prize was $5,135.
Pictured here are winners Loretta Tuckwell and Art Stuivenberg with Shriners, Bill Lockhart, left, and Jim Creasey presenting the cheque. The Mocha Cruisers would like to thank the Riverview Bingo Palace for the use of their lottery drum, as well as all those who participated and supported this local project.
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Pick us up! Chatham: Anne’s Smoke Shop (861 Queen St) C-K Library (120 Queen St) Downtown Chatham Centre (100 King St. W) Legion Branch 628 (39 William St N) Maple City Bakery (361 Grand Ave W) Young’s Variety (9397 Longwoods Rd) Active Lifestyle Centre (20 Merritt Ave) Riverview Gaming Centre (497 Riverview Dr) Remax (St. Clair St) Wednesday Market (9877 Longwoods Rd) Chatham Cultural Centre (75 William St. N) Royal LePage (Raleigh St), Burger King (762 St. Clair St), Superstore Gas Bar (791 St. Clair St), Pharmasave (125 Keil Dr), 7-11 (Grand Ave.), Jiffy Lube (45 Keil Dr S), Daisy Mart (455 Grand Ave. E), Schinkels (145 Richmond), Lenovers (525 Park Ave E), Betty Brite (108 Keil Dr. S), Birmingham Lane (by Superbox), Lynnwood Subdivision (by Superbox) Wallaceburg: Shoppers Drug Mart (30 McNaughton Ave) 99.1CKXS (520 James St) Taylor’s Variety (1644 Dufferin) Black Goose (525 James St) No Frills (2 Warwick Dr) C-K Library (209 James St) Hometown Deli (1542 Dufferin Ave) Oaks Retirement (80 McNaughton Ave) , Sydenham Curling Club, (7379 N. River Line) Dresden: C-K Library (187 Brown St) MacTavish Pharmacy (480 St George St), Godfathers Pizza (474 St. George St.) Bothwell: C-K Library - 320 Main St. Thamesville: Country Cuts (Victoria Rd), Movie Den (74 London Rd), Fast & Fresh (73 London Rd), C-K Library (3 London Rd)
Ridgetown: C-K Library - 54 Main St. Blenheim: C-K Library (16 George St) McIntyre I.D.A. Pharmacy (49 Talbot St W) Jim’s Barber Shop (72 Talbot St W) Blenheim Seniors Centre (55 Jane St) Blenheim Municipal Service Centre (35 Talbot St W) Blenheim Variety (40 Talbot St E) Royal LePage, The Wilton Team (42 Talbot St W) Erieau: Eau Buoy (1005 Vidler Ave), Bayside Bew Pub (970 Ross Lane) Mitchell’s Bay: Mitchell’s Bay Variety (6 Main St) Dover Duds (26662 Bear Line Rd) Pain Court: Pain Court Market (24129 Winter Line Rd) Central Tavern (24121 Winterline) Merlin: C-K Library (13 Aberdeen St) Erie Café and Variety (6 Erie St. S) Tilbury: C-K Library (2 Queen St) Remax (20 Queen St S) Highgate: C-K Library (291 King St) Wheatley: C-K Library - (35 Talbot Rd W) Cedar Springs: Comfort & Soul (8619 Talbot Trail) Charing Cross: 4 Corner’s Restaurant (21006 Charing Cross Rd) Post Office/Bert’s Plumbing (21007 Charing Cross Rd) Have a location you would like us to drop off at? Let us know! 519-397-2020
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CLASSIFIEDS In Memoriam
Happy Birthday in Heaven Bill Kouyzer Sr. Wishing you were here today for even just a while . . . So I could say Happy Birthday and see your loving smile. Miss you and the laughs we shared during our ongoing projects. Your wife, Donna.
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Happy 1st Birthday Madalena Rose Pisquem
Thank You
Gladys Simpson Thank you does not express my appreciation for the love and support I received during Mom’s illness and passing. To family, friends and neighbours who sent the lovely floral arrangements, donations and food trays, a big thank you. Bonnie and Rose, I don’t know what I would have done without you. Your visits to mom in the hospital and your love and support after her passing was greatly appreciated and comforting. To Jacob and staff at Dennings, for your compassionate care, and doctors Stronks, Verburg and Tran and the staff of 4-A CKHA, God Bless you All.
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On any given day in Canada,
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