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A Guelph firm has quietly become one of the major cheerleaders for Chatham-Kent and when it comes to putting its money where it’s faith is, the Skyline Group isn’t taking a back seat to anyone.

With the recent purchase of the bulk of Thames Lea Plaza, Gord Driedger, president of Skyline Retail Asset Management (part of the Skyline group of companies) said the firm is nearing the $100 million mark in Chatham-Kent investments.

In June, Skyline’s Retail REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) acquired 515653 Grand Avenue West for $25 million.

The plaza consists of 177,366 square feet of retail space, and includes Canadian Tire, Scotiabank and Sportchek as anchor tenants.

It does not include the former Target department store site, still held

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Barb Anderson of Barrypatch Collectibles and Paul Shettell of the Downtown Deli toast the success of Friday night’s Downtown in the City Extravaganza.

The fashion-themed event featured participation from more than two-dozen businesses.

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Fashion shows popped up all along King Street Continued from page 1

“I must be crazy,” laughed co-ordinator Patricia Clark. “Three shows and 64 models in three hours has never been done here but it worked.”

Carrington said many people stayed in the downtown area past the 9 p.m. end of the event.

“It shows that we’ve

got a lot to give and that downtown can be a real destination if we come up with the right formula.”

The evening included bands, performances and a refreshment tent operated by Big Brothers and Sisters of Chatham-Kent.

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Captain Positive made his rounds at the Downtown in the City Extravaganza Friday night in Chatham. The You Tube video star was to spend Positivity Day Tuesday attending events right across the municipality. Here he is with fans making their “Stay Positive” sign.

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Dean Bradley, President of BradLea Meadows, said his firm sold the property in exchange for an interest in the Ontario-based REIT. “This is part of a strategic re-alignment of assets,” Bradley said. “In today’s retail real estate environment, it is increasingly a challenge to compete against larger national retail landlords in attracting national tenants. Our recent experience losing Target as an anchor tenant highlighted the need to be part of a broader organization with strong tenant connections and a wide, multi-location footprint. We have achieved this through this transaction with Skyline Retail REIT. “

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Bradley went on to say that the company will retain the approximately 5.5 acres surrounding the vacant Target store and will continue its efforts to attract new retailers for the space.

“We are hopeful that we will ultimately succeed in leasing the space,” he said and added, “but it is a slow process and will take time.

With Skyline’s support we want to continue to re-build Thames Lea into a strong retail node for the community.”

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The Skyline Retail REIT now comprises 51 properties in 36 Ontario communities, with nearly 1.7 million square feet of retail space.

Skyline also owns Richmond Street property including Giant Tiger, Brewers Retail, Tim Horton’s and a community health centre, Value Village on Keil Drive as well as a community health centre in Wallaceburg and commercial property in Ridgetown.

Driedger said Chatham-Kent represents the largest single concentration of retail inventory in Ontario.

“Chatham-Kent is a stable market which is what we look for when we invest,” he said. “Every community has its ups and downs but overall, it’s a community that is well-organized, well-run. That’s why we have more square footage in Chatham than any other community.”

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Supervisor committed to community Devitt meets with Sydenham board, seeks to meet with PGH and St. Joe’s too

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Rob Devitt is committed to strong community involvement in the local health care system; he just isn’t sure what form that will take.

Devitt, appointed supervisor of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Sept. 1, met last week with the former board of the Sydenham District Hospital and is trying to arrange meetings with former St. Joseph’s and Public General boards.

Under the legal terms of

his appointment, all gov- pital governance will ernance boards were au- take. tomatically dismissed.

“I don’t have a preferred The Wallaceburg board structure,” he said. “We’ll operated as start by an “open “We’ll start by looking looking at board” with at best practices and best practicd i r e c t o r s what fits the local situes and what being electfits the local ed from a ation. There are lots of s i t u a t i o n . m e m b e r - models and options.”

There are ship of more - Rob Devitt lots of modthan 500. els and opThe Chatham board tions.” members were appointed He said he plans to through a process closed speak to as many people to the public. as possible while he deDevitt said it would be termines the future of the premature to say at this organization. point what direction hos“It is ultimately about

the communities we serve in health care,” he said. “That’s why we don’t have all hospitals run from Toronto. It’s about making informed, balanced provision of services that use resources wisely.”

Devitt said he’s had an “incredibly warm welcome.

“The staff and physicians are dedicated to better patient care so it’s a matter of finding the best way to move forward.”

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of both positions.

“We’re very aware that we’re public servants and we’re here for that purpose.”

Ultimately, Devitt said, “at the very centre of our discussions should be the patient. We need to make sure that any citizen in need of health care receives care that is clinical, humane, compassionate and culturally sensitive.”

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Most recently Deane served as “I arrived at nine and I met with Interim Chief Executive Officer at Ken Deane’s first task as interim CEO of the Chatham-Kent Health senior management until 11,” he the Leamington District Memorial said. “I want Hospital.

Alliance will be to listen. to get to He has held the po“I need to understand the “I arrived at nine know them sition of Chief Execorganization and the comand them to and I met with senior utive Officer at the munity it serves,” he said. management until 11. know me.”

Hotel Dieu Grace in “I want to understand the Despite is- I want to get to know Windsor and St. Jogood things (we’re doing) sues raised them and them to know seph’s Health Centre and the issues we face.” by the inin Toronto.

Deane was appointed by me. My job is to supv e s t i g a t o r, He has also served CKHA Supervisor Rob DeDeane said port the front line.” as an Assistant Depvitt Wednesday, replacing he was im- - Ken Deane uty Minister at the Colin Patey who left the Ken Deane pressed by Ontario Ministry organization. the “clear commitment and of Health and Devitt himself was apLong-Term Care pointed Sept. 1 on the heels of a professionalism” of staff.

“My job is to support the front and as a Hospireport by a provincial investigator tal Supervisor that found issues in operations, line,” he added.

He said he expects the appoint- under the Public governance and management.

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“I think very highly of Ken,” he said. “We have both been CEOs, interim CEOs and supervisors so I like to say that in our case one and one equals three because we have a broad base of knowledge.”

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Kidney Walk remembers volunteer, friend

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

The Chatham-Kent Kidney Walk held Saturday in Kingston Park may be a young event, but it is continuing to grow.

According to Erika Muscat, publicity and events co-ordinator for the Kidney Foundation, the Kidney Walk is an event dedicated to raising funds for kidney research and programs that help support people living with kidney disease. The Walk first started in Chatham in 2012, and has grown from 15 walk fundraisers to 26 this year, with a total raised from pledges and sponsors of approximately $6,693, surpassing the goal of $6,000.

“We’re getting bigger ev-

ery single year,” Muscat said. “And we are always looking to expand the event and our committee.”

In her opening remarks at the event, Muscat and most people in attendance, were choked up remembering long-time volunteer and friend of the Kidney Foundation Lynn Martin, who passed away earlier this year. Muscat read a letter written by Martin that very eloquently spoke of the importance of organ donation, and expressed her thanks for all he has done for the community in peer support and at the University Hospital in London.

On hand to speak to the walkers was Suzy Webster, integrated manager of chronic disease preven-

tion and management at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre. Webster, who has been in her position for 11 months, also spoke fondly of Martin, saying she wore a Toronto Maple Leaf shirt in his honour for the walk.

Webster said they are looking at community approaches to prevention and management programs with the goal of preventing end-stage renal transplants. She noted the CKHA dialysis unit opened 20 years ago with only three stations and now has nine stations, is open six days a week and currently treats 54 patients at any one time.

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Tara Tasker and her son, Logen took part in the Kidney Walk at Kingston Park on Saturday.

The rain held off for the 50 people who took part in the walk.

tection and prevention of kidney disease is also a big part of her mandate.

Anyone who like to be involved in the Kidney Walk event or the com-

mittee locally can contact Muscat at 1-800-387-4474, ext. 4660.

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FireFest expanding once again

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Growth is the key word for this year’s Chatham-Kent FireFest Sept. 16 and 17.

Not only is the number of vehicles expected to reach the 100 mark, but for the first time, the event is growing beyond the boundaries of the former city of Chatham.

FireFest has partnered with IMaze that has created a 10acre corn maze at its Thamesville property. The maze is a representation of a 1927 Stuart fire truck restored by Blenheim Coachworks for the Ingersoll Fire Department.

IMaze spokesman Ingrid Dieleman said the maze is an opportunity to give back to the community.

“Our community really matters to us so we were happy to be able to work with FireFest and provide free admission to the maze for the event.”

Dieleman said her family has been working on the design since May, double planting rows, marking the trails with paint, cutting the corn and then grooming the trails.

“It’s about 70 man hours of work,” she said.

The five-kilometres of trails in the maze will be patrolled by “corn cops” who can guide anyone who loses their way.

Trivia cards with corn-related questions will be placed strategically in the maze, the answers to which will supply directional clues.

The maze is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and there will be free food for those attending. Those interested in touring the maze should register online so that organizers have enough food on hand for the crowd.

Event chairman Brent DeNure said in its five-year history FireFest has already become the largest of its kind in Canada and one of the largest in the world.

He said the event has an excellent reputation and as such, is drawing vehicles from across the Midwestern United States and a number of first-time exhibitors.

Special vehicles coming to this year’s event include a 1917 Canadian made horsedrawn pumper, a rare 1961 Crown fire engine that served Corvina, California and a 1965 Mack pumper from Windsor that provided aid during the 1967 Detroit riots.

DeNure said the appeal of the vehicle portion of the downtown Chatham event has spread past just fire trucks to include police and emergency vehicles.

In addition to vehicles, Sat-

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The fifth annual edition of Chatham-Kent FireFest is ready to go, Sept. 17 and 18. This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet with as many as 100 vehicles expected and a day and a half of activities planned. Here, organizers stop for a photo with a white 1947 fire truck from Roseville, Mich. Left to right are Ingrid Dieleman of IMaze, Fraser McNaught of TekSavvy, FireFest chairman Brent DeNure, Chatham-Kent Fire Service public educator Whitney Burk, committee member Keith Chinnery and Mayor Randy Hope.

urday will be filled with a junior firefighter challenge, demonstrations of fire fighting skills and the opportunity for members of the public to go head-to-head with a firefighter in using an extinguisher.

Other events include Stan the Magical Fireman, Firesound, a band comprised of Toronto firefighters who play fire-themed music, the Detroit Fire Department clown team and special appearances

by Marshall and Chase of the Paw Patrol television series.

In addition to showing off fire culture, the other purpose of the event is to increase fire safety awareness.

Chatham-Kent Deputy Fire Chief Phil Thorburn said it is easy for residents to become “too complacent” regarding fire safety in their homes.

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Gas gasp; take time to breathe You could feel the community holding its collective breath last week as Canada’s Enbridge and Houston-based Spectra Energy Corp. announced a $37 billion deal to create North America’s largest energy infrastructure company.

The issue of concern here, of course, is that Houston-based Spectra owns Chatham’s signature corporate citizen, Union Gas. For more than a century, Union Gas has been a pillar of the community and a source of local pride.

It is good news that the deal was welcomed by both firms. Indeed, in a business world where bigger is often better, the agreement blends Enbridge’s oil expertise with Spectra’s natural gas capabilities and experience.

World oil markets have been on a roller coaster for several years and it makes sense for Enbridge to have some protection in that volatile sector.

Despite the earlier nonsense from the province about phasing out natural gas, demand for and use of the product isn’t going anywhere.

The fear – and it’s only a fear – is that a new firm taking over may find a way to decrease Union Gas’ presence locally.

That needs to be tempered with the fact that Union Gas was already a subsidiary of a larger firm and has been steadily increasing its investment here with a new learning centre and planned refurbishment of its head office.

The proposed deal must pass the hurdle of U.S. anti-trust and security regulators and Canada’s Competition Act. Whereas it was once automatic that smaller communities suffered in amalgamations, it is very much a business fact that the lower cost of doing business in places of our size is a plus.

So is the lifestyle offered here at a time when highly skilled employees have the option of working wherever they choose.

For them, bigger isn’t always better.

In other words, we have no guarantees either way, but we do need to relax and breathe.

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Opinion

Point Paul towards administration Sir: Re: Your Sept. 1 article, “The selection of Paul Watson...”

I am delighted with the choice of Paul Watson as the new Integrity Commissioner for Chatham-Kent. I have known him for some time and know he will dedicate himself to an excellent job.

However, I am extremely disappointed in his assigned purview. It is not council that needs oversight; it is the unelected, unregulated, unrepentant, undisciplined and uncontrollable administration.

For starters, Mr. Watson might examine the practice of administration bringing incomplete, inaccurate, and incomprehensible to the point of appearing misleading reports and proposals to council. For example, at the June 26 council meeting regarding EMS

services, the municipal CFO admitted, under questioning by one councilor, that three dollar figures in the proposal presented were incorrect. This was preceded at a prior council meeting with a 56-page report which we now know to contain inaccuracies and suppositions, yet council was expected to vote on a “proposal C” which put at jeopardy the health care of residents of Chatham-Kent and the employment of all current paramedics.

Administration’s current position on these two reports is that data was only “preliminary.” I guess, therefore one should not necessarily expect it to be accurate.

When Mr. Watson has assessed this environment of either incompetence or deception, he

can then turn his attention to other matters involving administration.

He might research why two municipal employees enrolled in a conference in Texas, and rather than flying down, opted to use a municipal vehicle (not known for its fuel economy) to drive down. My wife and I have children living in Austin and know that at a relaxed pace can make the 1,500-mile drive in three days. If we push it, we can make the trip in two days, in both cases with a single driver. On our most recent trip we enjoyed a first class air ride out of Detroit of less than 4 hours one way for about $480 U.S. each, round trip.

By contrast, our two civil servants took two weeks for the round trip.

Of course they may have

taken it slower for the benefit of their spouses who accompanied them.

Mr. Watson could explore whether or not a municipal credit card was used for gasoline and/ or other travel expenses such as hotel rooms and meals.

I don’t believe it is the will of taxpayers to subsidize municipal employee vacations through boondoggles masquerading as work.

Members of council must come to the people every four years to answer for their conduct by way of an election.

Our administration can mislead council and the public forever and not answer to a soul. Mr. Watson’s new role is aimed at the wrong group of people!

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Seniors are scam targets

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Today’s seniors are targeted more than ever before by an increasingly sophisticated criminal element according to Const. Jay Denorer of the Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police.

“These are people who have no conscience and no problem with taking every last dollar from victims,” he told more than 40 people who attended a town hall seniors’ safety meeting held at the Active Lifestyle Centre.

Denorer said thieves’ methods range from Jim Blake/The Chatham Voice use of the most sophisticated online and Const. Jay Denorer of the Chatham-Kent detachment of the OPP gives a presentation on how seniors can avoid scam artists who use electronic scams to “dumpster diving” when a variety of methods to defraud victims of millions of dollars each year. The session took place at the Active Lifestyle Centre and was they go through garbage looking for personal hosted by Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls. mail.”

“If you receive a credit card application you information on scams.

The little Black Book of Scams - competitiondon’t want, don’t throw it away, shred it or tear it into a thousand pieces,” he said. “A bureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/03074. thief will come along, fill in the information html RCMP - rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/inand end up with a card in your name.”

Denorer said the Canadian Revenue Agency dex-eng.htm Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre - antifraud(CRA) scam in which callers’ pressure people to pay them money in the name of the tax-col- centre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police lecting agency, has cost Canadians millions.

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300 extra giveaways $ $ “Information is power,” he said. “You want system, Jodi Maroney of the Chatham-Kent for “Seniors Only” to make it as difficult as possible for scam- Hospice who spoke on gift planning and mers to make you a victim. They want do to Mona Anthony who discussed estate adminPLAY - O! ER. O T S things the easy way and if you don’t let them, istration tax.

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Hope defends record on water quality

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Mayor Randy Hope said anyone who believes he doesn’t concern himself with water quality hasn’t been paying attention to his career.

The mayor and council have come under fire for being willing hosts to several hundred wind turbines across the municipality but he says money received through

wind farms are negotiations haa boon to the ven’t affected his community in or council’s judgoffsetting taxes ment. and helping local “I’ve never sold groups. my soul for mon“The fact is ey and I never will,” he said. many municipalities didn’t do “I know it’s an what we did and emotional isRandy Hope ended up with sue but we can’t projects withmake decisions out providing municipal just based on emotion.”

Hope said the millions funds. We didn’t have the of dollars negotiated by power to stop turbines Chatham-Kent through even if we wanted to. It’s

a provincial decision.”

Dover wells so I wanted He said during his time to ensure a safe, reliable in the prosupply,” he vincial leg- “I’ve never sold my said. islature, he He said fought for soul for money and I he was infunding for never will. I know it’s v o l v e d m u n i c i p a l an emotional issue but with earlier water tow- we can’t make deciattempts ers in Pain sions just based on for a north Court and Kent waM i t c h e l l ’ s emotion.” ter line to - Mayor Randy Hope Bay. bring water “There has to Dresden been a long-standing is- and the surrounding sue with methane in some area. Although that effort

failed after it “got bogged down in politics” Hope said it wasn’t for lack of effort in his quarter.

He said he was happy council decided to send Chief Legal Officer John Norton to a review tribunal on the North Kent One project.

“I want the right thing to be done,” he said.

“If there is an issue that can be backed up with science, it can be dealt with.”

Community fund looking for projects

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Local community groups

have until the Sept. 30 to apply for funding through the South Kent Wind Community Fund.

The fund, administered through the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation, awards

funds to charitable and qualifying non-profit organizations for capital, operating and special one-time costs for facilities, programs and events.

Each spring and fall, appliCHATHAM cations are reFRI. SEPT 30 @ 8:00PM viewed to determine if they Capitol Theatre are related to the Tickets: 519-354-8338 fund’s five areas of giving which consist of: Community: Inspiring local spirit and engagement through community events and projects.

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Health and Wellness: Fostering individual and community health and wellness.

Youth and Education: Meeting the needs of children and youth development through education, recreation and safety.

First Nations and Métis: Supporting cultural awareness, the environment, health and wellness, and youth and education.

In 2013, Samsung and Pattern Energy’s South Kent Wind facility and the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation developed the fund with an initial donation of $1 million.

Over the next 20 years, South Kent Wind will contribute another $10 million to that fund.

“South Kent Wind is pleased to have contributed more than $70,000 to Chatham-Kent charitable organizations in our spring grant cycle,” said Kevin Aikenhead, South Kent Wind Facility Manager. “We would like to thank the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation

and the grant recipients for their dedication to improving Chatham-Kent, and we look forward to continuing our support of local organizations that make Chatham-Kent such a great community to live and work.”

Recipients in the spring cycle included Walpole Island First Nation Employment & Training, Merlin & Area Kinsmen Park Foundation, Blenheim Youth Centre, SWONT Optimist Education Trust Fund, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, IODE Kent Regiment Chapter, Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society, New Beginnings Stroke Recovery Association, Acceptional Riders Therapeutic Riding Program, Loads of Love Humanitarian Aid Society, Victorian Order of Nurses of Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village and the Let’s Make a Splash Pad Wallaceburg.

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cor illustrates exactly why Ontario’s regional investment funds are so important,” he said. “Through strategic partnerships, we can help ambitious and innovative companies enhance their technology and move up the value chain. This is essential for Ontario’s manufacturing sector to stay ahead in a fiercely competitive global market.”

Mayor Randy Hope called the announcement “great news. We’ve seen this company grow and prosper from something that most people had given up on,” he said. “I remember when they were starting and we’ve been offering whatever help we could. They are great people to work with.”

He said the project is proof that a two-pronged

approach to economic development is a necessity.

“We need to scout the world for investment but we have to work with firms that are here now.

Our retention program is doing that.”

Stuart McFadden, acting economic development director for Chatham-Kent, praised the local entrepreneurship of Kilby, Max Fantuz and Bill Loucks

who believed there was a viable business model for the venture.

“Mike, Max and Bill continue to invest in Chatham-Kent,” he said.

“They saw an opportunity and made it work. It’s an incredible story that shows how they built a world leader in their field.

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“This investment in new jobs. technology Company continues p r e s i d e n t “Dajcor’s ‘All Under Dajcor’s Mike Kil- One Roof’ approach evolution by said in a sets us apart by comand adds release that bining design, extrudeven greatthe firm, er flexibility which man- ing, fabricating/matechufactures a chining, and anodizing. and variety of This enables our team nical capabilities for automotive, to deliver lower promarine, con- duction costs, superior our valued customers,” struction, Kilby said. b a t h r o o m quality control, and The projfixtures and some of the shortest sliding-door lead times in the indus- ect is to be completed runners has try.” by the end a unique - Dajcor’s Mike Kilby of 2018. business Dajcor was model.

“Dajcor’s ‘All Under founded in 2010 after DayOne Roof’ approach sets mond Aluminum, which us apart by combining had operated in Chatham design, extruding, fabri- since 1939, went into recating/machining, and ceivership.

From an initial workforce anodizing,” he said. “This enables our team to deliv- of fewer than 25 producer lower production costs, tion workers, the firm has superior quality control, now employs 140 workers and some of the shortest at its 190,000-square-foot lead times in the indus- Irwin Street location.

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The project is aided by $1 Economic Development million in funding from and Growth, paid tribute the provincial Ministry of to the relationship beEconomic Development tween business and govand Growth through its ernment.

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News Anniversary sale draws a crowd Mary Beth Corcoran/The Chatham Voice

Habitat For Humanity in Chatham was swamped Saturday during their open house event, with lots of curious shoppers looking for deals or to see what the ReStore had to offer for home renovators and those looking for home furnishings. Busy at the cash register were volunteers, from left, Lucy Griffioen, Rosemary Smith and Dianne Stewart.

The organization also has its Handyman Challenge Coming up Oct. 1 at the Downtown Chatham Centre.

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Calling the accident rate on Highway 40 between Chatham and Wallaceburg “unacceptably high”, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton is requesting the province upgrade the road to a fourlane divided highway.

McNaughton said according to Ontario Provincial Police statistics, there have been 142 collisions resulting in 27 serious injuries and four fatalities during the past three years.

“I’ve been hearing from constituents for quite a while that they believe improvements are necessary,” he said. “There are plans to spend billions of dollars on infrastructure and this is certainly a worthy project.”

In a letter to transportation minister Steven Del Duca, McNaughton wrote, “Not only would a fourlane divided highway be very much safer, but a thoroughfare capable of handling an increased volume of traffic south from Wallaceburg to Highway 401 would be highly beneficial in promoting economic development in Wallaceburg, and throughout the region. In addition this would serve well the agricultural sector, so strong in north Kent, and so important to the economy of Ontario.

According to 2012 transportation ministry figures, the highway has an average daily traffic count of 6,300 vehicles. That number increases to 8,100 in the summer.

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Raising awareness about the condition that affects nearly four million people in Canada is the objective of the Arthritis Society for holding Canadian Arthritis Month each September.

Arthritis consists of more than 100 different conditions that have in common joint and musculoskeletal pain often caused by inflammation of the joint lining. It varies from relatively mild forms such as tendonitis and bursitis, to crippling systemic forms like rheumatoid arthritis. It includes pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, arthritis-related disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus and gout. Two-thirds of those affected with arthritis are women.

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Cancer research saves lives

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The annual Terry Fox Run in Chatham is set to run Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at Kingston Park, but is bittersweet for the Bartons.

Jessica and Adam Barton have been organizers of the Chatham event for the past several years and after this one, are set to turn the reins over to Luke Davidson, who lost his mom to cancer.

This year, Jessica said the goal is to always do better than the year before, when more than $20,000 was raised. There will be an on-line auction in addition

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to the run, with the details of the auction items available given out run day, such as a dinner for six from Schinkel’s, and much more.

About 200 people participated last year, with over 45 volunteers and Jessica said she believes the story of Terry Fox and the country’s appreciation of him as a true hero are what keep people involved and coming back each year.

“So many people are touched by him and the legend of Terry Fox. What he accomplished with the type of technology they had back then, people appreciate that and see him

as a hero,” Jessica said.

That and the fact that 84 cents of every dollar raised goes “where it is supposed to go,” she added, which is to cancer research.

An example of how research is saving lives is this year’s run flag bearer, Denise Reinhart. Diagnosed with leukemia last October, Reinhart was told her prognosis was not

good. Thanks, however, to the oncology team at London Health Sciences Centre and advances in cancer treatment, she had a stem cell transplant in April and is now doing well.

She said her story shows the value of research and an excellent medical team.

Anyone interesting in registering for the run can go to chathamterryfoxrun@gmail.com.

The Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers program

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Lodge 1692. This computerized fingerprinting program allows Crime Stoppers to make digital fingerprints, voice recordings and video and still photographs of children for identification purposes. All of this information is stored onto a USB memory stick and given

to parents, should the need arise when it is required by the police.

Crime Stoppers will be hosting their next Child Fingerprinting Clinic on Saturday Sept. 17 at Chatham Chrysler. For more information call 519-3518477

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Participating in a flag raising at city hall in Chatham in honour of the upcoming Terry Fox Run is from left, David Reinhart, run organizer Jessica Barton, Denise Reinhart, Christine Beintema and Mayor Randy Hope.

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Crime prevention: it’s up to you!

Crime prevention compels governments, police organizations, courts, and correctional services to develop many strategies. From burglary to cybercrime to physical and psychological aggression, every angle of a crime can be combatted with measures to reduce the risk of victimization. Putting into place individual, family, and community strategies is a proven method of crime prevention.

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It’s not about spying on the neighbours, but rather helping each other out in encouraging a safe environment. It would be an error to think that this type of initiative has little impact on crime. In one high-crime district in the United Kingdom, neighbours watching each other enabled a 58 percent reduction in break-ins, right from the very first year.

This type of success story has been repeated over and over in Canadian municipalities as well.

When we all pull together, we can contribute to the prevention of crime. When you remain vigilant, when you report violence, and when you talk to children about the importance of crime prevention, your actions will make a difference in your community. You see? It’s up to you!

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Hazardous Waste Day slated for Sept. 17 isn’t for business,” he said.

What is not accepted, It’s time to clear out your however, are such items garages, sheds and base- as infectious or radioments of any lingering active waste, PCBs, amand potentially hazard- munition, large propane tanks, explosives, empty ous materials.

On Sept. 17, the munici- containers, and electronic waste. pality hosts Kucera its 17th “There’s not too much said the Household we don’t accept. It is clean up is Hazardous Waste household waste. This staffed by Clean HarDay at a isn’t for business.” bours pertrio of Pub- - Rick Kucera sonnel, and lic Works garages around Cha- is a big bargain.

“The event is entirely tham-Kent.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., paid for, aside from adresidents can bring such vertising, by Progressive items as old household Waste Solutions, based chemicals, pesticides, on our host community agreement pharmaceuwith Ridge ticals, gaso- “It’s a busy day over Landfill,” line, paint, that 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. he said. oil and s o l v e n t s , timeframe. In Chatham, “ W e ’ v e b a t t e r i e s the number of vehicles a v e r a g e d between and even that use that location, $70,000 and biohazard- well, the average over $100,000 ous sharps the last 10 years is 740 each year in to the Walcost. Thankl a c e b u r g , vehicles.” fully, we Tilbury and - Rick Kucera don’t have Chatham to pay for it.”

Public Works garages.

Kucera said the cost is Rick Kucera, manager of waste and recycling ser- due in large part to the vices for the municipality, need for having the exstressed the day is just for pertise on hand to deal household hazardous ma- with the materials being terial. Industrial and com- dropped off. mercial waste will not be accepted.

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“You’re paying for qualified personnel who know how to handle the materials safely and not to mix them.”

More than 90 per cent of what is collected on Sept.

17 will wind up being recycled, Kucera added.

He said the events are busy ones.

“It’s a busy day over that 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. timeframe,” he said. “In Chatham, the number of vehicles that use that location, well, the average over the last 10 years is 740 vehicles.”

As busy as the Household Hazardous Waste Days are, Kucera said there has been a bit of a decline in recent years, and that’s a good thing.

“One thing I’ve noticed in the past four years or so, when take-back programs have been implemented – paint can go back to paint shops and oils back to garages – we’ve noticed the number of visitors has gone down a little bit,” he said, referring to senior government programs encouraging recycling at points of purchase. “People don’t

have to hold onto some of the materials all year any more. We don’t want it in the garbage. People get impatient.”

The municipality has been running Household Hazardous Waste Days since 2000. Kucera said they initially took place in the spring, but he later had them switched to the fall, and turnout immediately improved.

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f you hold a position of leadership within your organization, being aware of your hot buttons is critical when conducting day-to-day business.

For example, you may be called upon to mediate an issue with a dissatisfied customer or a disgruntled employee. If you recognize either of these workplace issues as something that pushes a hot button, then you are well on your way to reaching a successful resolution, but the strategies you might use differ dramatically.

External customers who have a complaint should have that complaint addressed by one of your employees.

That is because you have taken the trouble to coach your staff on how to deal with complaints. If you do not have the time or the ability to share this invaluable skill with your staff, there are plenty of great trainers and coaches within our region.

Out-sourcing such training will pay huge dividends when it comes to dealing successfully with those who support your business.

Interaction with internal customers (your staff or your boss) requires a somewhat different style of leadership.

How you approach your relationship with whom you work is a large part of what is referred to as “Corporate Culture”. Do you set an “Open Door” policy that encourages your staff to approach you with a workplace challenge? This might be fine for a smaller business, but companies with a large number of employees could (and likely will) overwhelm the boss and eventually prevent him/her from doing the job of keeping the enterprise viable.

It should be common knowledge that you, as a leader, are only as good as the people with whom you surround yourself. Never take on an employee without an interview! It is only through a face- to- face meeting that you can read body language and attitude and react accordingly.

Perhaps identify a hot button. How many times have you heard rave reviews about an individual’s workplace performance only to be disap-

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Friday, September 16, 2016 • Meal and darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm with choice of meatloaf, roast beef or fish and chips for $9.00. One meat draw. Open darts starts at 7:30pm.

Saturday, September 17, 2016 • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s. Broadway Bound! at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham at 7:00pm. Free will offering ($10 per adult suggested) Doors open at 6:30pm. For further information go to www.standrewschatham.org.

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Sunday, September 18, 2016 • Legion Breakfast at the Merlin Legion.

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Monday, September 19, 2016 • Amanda Blain from Thames Valley Conservation Authority is special guest speaker at the Blenheim-Harwich Horticultural Society meeting at 7:30pm at Trinity Anglican Church, 59 Ellen St., Blenheim.

• Legion Week - Senior Euchre and two-person euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Senior euchre at 1:00pm. Two-person euchre registration at 6:30pm, play at 7:00pm. $5.00 entry fee per person.

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

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Thursday, September 22, 2016 • Brian Knowler, an OPP officer with Chatham-Kent, has published a book about his battles with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

Saturday, September 24, 2016 • Blood donor clinic at the Polish Canadian Club from 9:00am-12:00pm. New donors and walk-ins welcome.

• Hike for Life for the REFUGE Pregnancy Centre. Meet at 39 Grand Ave. West, Chatham at 8:30am for registration. 9:00 start time. www.lifeinmotionchatham.ca • Gluten Sensitivity workshop at the Chatham branch of the CKPL at 10:00am. Learn the facts about gluten and how it affects your health.

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Former Great Big Sea co-front man Séan McCann is coming to Chatham this month.

McCann, the voice behind hits such as “Mari-Mac” and “The Night Pat Murphy Died,” will perform at The Kent 1874 on Sept. 24.

It’s part of the hall’s “The Kent Presents” 2016 music series.

McCann left Great Big Sea at the end of the band’s 20th anniversary tour in 2013, breaking from the grueling toll heavy touring takes on musicians.

Despite multiple Juno nominations with the band, he’d had enough, opting to focus on family, his relationships and his health.

McCann is starting fresh and is making music again.

His performance at The Kent is a simple, stripped-down affair; just McCann, his voice and his guitar.

The intimate concert is one of McCann’s choosing. According to a media release, if he sees a venue he likes, he picks up the phone to book

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a show.

“When we were approached by Séan earlier in the year, we were honoured,” said Stephen Keating, co-owner of The Kent. “We have always admired him as a musician, and for him to choose The Kent 1874 as one of his select venues, we could not be happier. The Kent is going to be the perfect venue for both him and the audience to enjoy and interact in a much more intimate way.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016 • The CK Singers will begin their fall session at 7:00pm at Sprucedale United Church on Victoria Ave in Chatham. Join us every Tuesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

No auditions requred. New members welcome! For info please contact Director Nancy Tapley at 519-354-0463 or President Ralph at 519-358-248 or 519-358-1079.

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The Arts

Thamesville to host film fest

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

For Thamesville’s Florin Marksteiner, the third annual Christian Life International Film Festival, (CLIFF) is more than a labour of love.

“It’s a way for me to share Christian values and show some amazing films, two things that I hold close to my heart,” he said.

Marksteiner said the two-day event, (Sept. 24 and 25) attracted some 200 films from 100 countries.

As the festival director, he had a difficult time cutting the roster down to a field of 61 shorts.

“We’ve had a lot of requests to show feature length films but we don’t have the facilities,” he said.

The event is held at the Thamesville United Church and has attracted audience members from across North America.

“I’m happy people are coming,” he said. “I’m proud that the festival has brought people from California to little Thamesville. I like people to see how we live here.”

Although all films have a Christian perspective, Marksteiner said labeling them as strictly religious in nature is wrong.

“Many of these films are thoughtful, well-done productions that demonstrate faith in different ways.”

The festival has had repeat visitors and is becoming known in the industry.

“One lady last year was there for the entire two days until I locked the church at the end,” he said.

Marksteiner, a veteran filmmaker and actor, said “the main purpose of the Festival is to include Chatham-Kent on the film industry map, to boost the community economy and the touristy potential.

Beside the economic and social impact, we hope to be able to bring powerful players in the film industry to use our local resources in their productions.”

This year’s event will include a day camp for children 12

years old and under to allow families to enjoy the films in a more relaxed fashion.

The $15 admission allows attendees to enjoy as much or as little of the show as they like.

“The festival director told us that this edition they introduce Day Camp for children 12 years and younger so the fam-

Sean McCann

Continued from page 16

“We’re really looking forward to welcoming him back to Chatham.”

McCann has performed in Chatham in the past, with Great Big Sea at the Capitol Theatre.

Tickets for the show are $25 and available at Tony’s One Stop Music Shoppe at 83 Centre St, Chatham and online at TheKent1874.com.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

ilies can come and enjoy the films in a more relaxed fashion.

The children will have free admission. A fun component of the event is the fact that the audience can opt in to participate in the judging process.”

This year the festival is bringing a guest film: “Adrenaline” that will play at 8 p.m. on Sun-

day, just before the awards ceremony.

The movie tells the story of a drag racer whose “life comes to a screeching halt when he realizes that not all races end at the finish line.”

The Festival is a joint venture between Productionmark, local film Production Company

from Thamesville, 12 Disciples, a film production group and the Thamesville United Church.

Tickets can be purchased at http://cliffest.com/tickets/ The Chatham Voice has ten full festival passes available at no charge. Call 519-397-2020 and ask for Jim.

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Sarah, Mitchell, Rick and Andrea MacFarlane Thank you to my family, friends and neighbours and the staff at the Active Lifestyle Centre who helped me celebrate my 90th birthday. I wish to thank everyone for all the good wishes, beautiful gifts and the many items for the food bank; also for Gary and Jamie for providing the great entertainment. It was a very happy and memorable time for me. Thank you all again so very, very much for sharing this special day with me.

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