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Kayla Norton, left, and Katie Balkwill, sporting an eye-drawing train, took part in the Downtown in the City Extravaganza Friday in Chatham, working on behalf of the Purple Pansy handing out pamphlets. The downtown hosted a fashion show, live entertainment and group demonstrations as part of the event, while visitors took part in a merchants’ contest and shopped well into the evening.

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More than a year has passed since the province appointed Rob Devitt to supervise the restructuring of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, and CKHA officials say the difference between now and then is huge.

“We’ve started to turn the corner on many things,” president and CEO Lori Marshall said at a press conference Sept.

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Last year, Bonnie Adamson, appointed by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to investigate the overall dysfunction between the hospital boards as well as the dayto-day operations at the facilities, found a slew of issues.

Devitt was appointed in late summer of 2016 and started cleaning house.

Top administrators were let go and reorganization

began.

Today, the current administration is committed to operating two hospitals, Chatham and Wallaceburg, with two 24/7 emergency departments.

The previous administration had looked to eliminate the Sydenham District Campus ER. Hospital administrators reiterated the commitment to two emergency departments.

“It makes sense long term,” Jerome Quenneville, vice-president and chief financial officer, said. “You need the doctors to make it happen and we have it.”

Changes in doctor scheduling in the Chatham ER appears to be paying off. Marshall said in July, for the first time in three years, the hospital ranked in the top third – 24th – of 73 Ontario hospitals in terms of performance and wait times.

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“It’s a major change as a result of the physicians changing their hours,” she said. “We’re definitely seeing a very positive trend.”

In March, the alliance placed 54th on the same list.

Marshall said the alliance has been able to add about six

hours of physician time in the department each day and cut wait times.

Financially, an organization that seemed to be annually anchored with spending that outstripped provincial funding is on track to post its second straight balanced budget, Marshall said.

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It’s been a year of change at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

and hospital administration said the numbers so far into this fiscal year indicate they will be able to repeat that feat.

“To the end of July, there was almost a one-per-cent surplus,” Quenneville said.

“We’re holding our own and we’re hopeful we’ll balance the books for the year.”

That will leave the organization in a position to offer buyouts to a number of staff. Previously, the alliance identified a need to trim 41 positions, 26 full-time and 15 part-time jobs, culling staffing to better reflect need.

Through attrition, 28 of those positions are already accounted for, Marshall said, and she remained confident no one will be laid off as a

result of the reductions.

Alliance officials don’t anticipate any major changes in spending at their hospitals, but would like to add a satellite dialysis unit to the Sydenham Campus. Quenneville said provincial support would be required to make that a reality.

As well, Marshall said ambulatory care in Wallaceburg will be undergoing an expansion.

The Rural Health Advisory Committee, a body that will scrutinize how people in Chatham-Kent access health care here, is established. Its membership is comprised of members of the general public, the family health teams, CKHA staff and First Nation peoples.

Marshall said the alliance has also just introduced a new familial relations policy, a protection from nepotism.

“We’ve identified who are immediate family members,” she said. “They would not be in a supervisory role with another

family member.”

One major area with a remaining black hole is at the top – governance. This was where the dysfunction took place, as the three hospital boards began to feud, and the tri-board meetings were suspended for months before Adamson stepped in.

Marshall said Devitt is still examining options.

“We’re still in the process of reviewing best practices in terms of governance,” she said.

“It’s definitely Rob’s top priority at this stage.”

Devitt, who was not present at the meeting, said previously he anticipates being needed until the end of the year with the CKHA, with the final focus being the governance model.

“Local governance is so important. The goal is to have a highly functioning team with a board that’s providing high-level oversight,” he said.

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Will Fifth St. Bridge be done on time?

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Despite delays, municipal officials remain confident work on the Fifth Street Bridge will be done on time.

Adam Sullo, director of engineering for the municipality, anticipates the bridge will reopen by Dec. 22.

Work began in early July and ramped up in August, as crews began working on Saturdays. Sullo said they ramped up further a few weeks ago.

“Just this month, they started working on Sundays to keep the timetable,” he said. “The next few weeks are critical to hit key milestones to prepare the foundation. Once

that cures, we can move up.”

Sullo said the demolition of the old bridge top took longer than anticipated.

“Demolishing a bridge, you can’t just take a sledgehammer to it. You have to be careful as to what portions to remove,” he said. “Could we have seen it removed faster?

Certainly.”

He said the contractor is doing other work, such as preparing the abutments, while the demolition and removal work is still underway.

Municipal officials are keeping a close eye on progress, and Sullo said the contractor is well aware there are penalties for not hitting the Dec. 22 deadline.

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Workers prepare the bridge abutment on the north side of the Thames River as part of the work on the Fifth Street Bridge Monday. While demolition of the old span met some delays, municipal officials remain optimistic the rebuilding of the bridge will still be done by Dec. 22.

“We have biweekly meetings on site. We’re doing everything we can to stay on top of it,” Sullo said.

“Everything else is moving along as it should. The contractor is showing the commitment to meet that schedule.”

Initially, work on the bridge was to begin in late May, but got pushed back to after the Canada 150 celebrations downtown.

With the delay, the main concern with the bridgework is waterproofing the concrete before the temperature dips too low.

“On top of concrete, we’ll put waterproofing.

It needs to be installed above a certain temperature,” Sullo told The Voice in a previous interview.

“And you shouldn’t put asphalt down when the snow is flying.”

He said the worst-case scenario would see the use of a “sacrificial layer” of asphalt – paving put down on top of the concrete just for the winter and then scraped off in the spring so the concrete could then be properly waterproofed before a permanent layer of asphalt goes down.

Sullo said by Nov. 1, municipal staff will have a very good feel for if the

$7.45 million project will be completed on time.

While the bridge is anticipated to be open in December, area improvements will continue into next year, as the work will involve improvements to the intersection of King and Fifth streets, as well as upgrading major Bell communication lines.

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C-K embraces positivity

tivity in C-K the past couple of years.

It began in 2016 as a day of A dozen days of positivity positivity, organized by Chain Chatham-Kent culminated tham Coun. Darrin Canniff, Friday night at the Chatham but is now up to a dozen days.

Capitol Theatre.

Canniff said it needs to Hundreds attended the grow. event, which “Hopefully wrapped up “This is beyond any the trend conPositivity Day year and the pre- expectations that I had tinues he vious days of across Chatham-Kent. round,” said. “People positive think- Virtually everywhere are undering and acting we went, there was a standing the leading up to great response.” message and it, featuring - Darrin Canniff how good it high-energy feels to be posentertainment and, of course, appearances itive.”

Still, Canniff admits he

by Capt. Positive and Opti-Woman, the faces of posi- was floored by how resi-

dents around the municipality have embraced Positivity Day. “This is beyond any expectations that I had across Chatham-Kent. Virtually everywhere we went, there was a great response,” he said.

“Schools brought entire student bodies out, and what some did was amazing. They hosted pep rallies, or had teachers dressing up as superheroes.”

Canniff said the positivity movement is nothing new, but rather a giant highlighter.

“It’s promoting the idea of focusing on the positive,” he said. “We’re not creating optimism, we’re highlighting it.”

so far this year, nearly 1,000 homes have changed hands in C-K, down just 2.4 per cent and less than three per cent lower than August 2007.

“Following a quiet month of July, home sales bounced right back in August to reach one of the higher levels ever for activity in the Chatham-Kent region,” said Kristi Willder, President of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors. “New listings also popped up in August, which gave buyers a little more choice. That said, the overall number of homes listed for sale is still near record lows.”

The average price of homes sold in August 2017 was $185,928, up 10.8 per cent from August 2016. The yearto-date average price was $188,178, rising 16.5 per cent from the first eight months of last year.

New listings numbered 186 units in August, a hike of nearly seven per cent from the same month in 2016. But there were just 353 active residential listings on the Association’s MLS System at the end of last month. So, despite the surge in new lsitings, the number of active listings was the lowest level for this time of year in more than 25 years.

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Capt. Positive, face of the positivity movement in Chatham-Kent, had a busy time recently, helping celebrate the 12 Days of Positivity around the municipality.

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It appears July was a negative hiccup in terms of real estate activity in Chatham-Kent, as August sales were booming.

According to the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors, 155 homes sold in the municipality in August, up 7.6 per cent from August 2016, and the second best August on record, behind a banner August 2007.

Only 101 homes changed hands in July, down more than 39 per cent from the same month a year ago.

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Crime ranking increase linked to B&Es Chief Conn asks for public’s help in locking up sheds, garages to deter theft

still 4.56 per cent below the national average.

According to the report, Chatham-Kent citizens there was one murder and live in municipality that is one attempted murder in 2016, however the pretty safe when Violent Crime Seit comes to violent verity Index went crimes, but there up only two per is lots of room cent to 36.8 per for improvecent. It was low ment when comcompared to the paring statistics national average on non-violent of 75.25 per cent. crimes.

The Non-Violent The ChaCrime Severity tham-Kent Police Gary Conn Index is where Service released its 2016 Crime Severity Conn said work needs to Index (CSI) Report at the be done to combat the inSept. 12 Police Services crease in break and enters, Board meeting and Chief fraud and theft. Locally, the rate Gary Conn said when “The number of break went up 7.7 per cent to dealing per with non-vi- and enters has always 77.30 olent crimes been our Achilles heel. cent, above like break Our local break-ins are the national and provinand enters, committed by chronic cial average the pub- offenders groups and of 67.83 and lic’s help is 48.60 per needed. Na- individuals who are cent respectionally, C-K committed to a life of tively. ranked 20th crime which I like to of 50 po- refer to as ‘career crim- “The number of break lice services inals.’” and enters (with 50 - Chief Gary Conn has always being best been our ranking) in non-violent crimes and Achilles heel,” Conn said to the board. “Our local 44th for violent crimes.

There was an overall in- break-ins are commitcrease in the index of 6.2 ted by chronic offenders per cent, but Conn said groups and individuals local statistics showed that who are committed to a most offences were down life of crime which I like and the municipality was to refer to as ‘career crimBy Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

Paying it forward with Right to Life The Chatham Voice

Right to Life Kent is going to share the love in Chatham-Kent with a pay-it-forward event, the Kindness Challenge.

On Sept. 23, groups of friends and families will join together to go out onto the streets of Chatham and perform as many random acts of kindness as they can in a two-hour time frame.

Reaching out to the community in simple ways such as writing cards to those in the hospital, or giving flowers to strangers are as uplifting to the receiver as much as the giver.

“If we can encourage our Chatham-Kent neighbours to pay-it-forward, we can make this great community even better,”

the organizers said in a release.

At the end of the event, there will be a free hotdog lunch for the participants and volunteers, as well as door prizes donated by local businesses.

This is an interactive fundraising event for Right to Life Kent. Groups or individuals will gather pledges from the community to sponsor and support their challenge.

All money collected will go towards Right to Life Kent’s general and education funds. A minimum of $20 is required to participate.

For more information on how to participate in the Kindness Challenge, please visit lifeinmotionchatham.ca or call 519352-3611.

inals.’”

When looking at the types of break and enters, Conn pointed out that in one month, 57 break and enters were reported and of those, 23 were into detached garages and sheds.

The disturbing part, Conn said, is that 90 per cent of those garages and sheds were unlocked.

“People are leaving their property unlocked. We need the community’s assistance. Locks may not be an absolute deterrent, but we find a lot of these criminals look for a crime of opportunity and if the door is locked, they go on to the next,” Conn said.

“Make sure belongings are locked securely or are

out of sight.”

Part of the problem, Conn noted with the ‘career criminals’ is that they will be arrested and will then be released to return to their old habits.

“This provides further challenges in regards to intelligence and apprehension. It is my hope that by informing the

community of this issue, and engaging our citizens in reporting suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods, this will help us catch these criminals.”

Conn said this issue will remain a top priority and he is looking into increased compliance checks on career criminals.

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Lock up your stuff It won’t be much of a surprise to the people of Chatham-Kent that break and enters and theft are a huge problem in this municipality, and they are on the rise.

The Crime Severity Index Report 2016 that was recently released by the Chatham-Kent Police Service shows that while violent crimes remain low compared to the provincial and national rates, non-violent crimes such as break and enter, theft and fraud are on the rise, and C-K is above the national average.

What might surprise people, however, is that statistics for one month show that of 57 break and enters, 23 were into detached garages and sheds, and 90 per cent of those 23 were unlocked.

In a perfect world, we could expect that all people would respect private property, but we don’t live in that perfect world. In Chatham-Kent, there is a serious drug problem, and about the only way addicts can support their habit is to steal. If you don’t lock up your bikes, sheds, garages and homes, and put valuables out of sight, you shouldn’t be surprised if someone attempts to steal them.

You can help be a big part of the solution if you simply lock up your valuables. As Police Chief Gary Conn said, it doesn’t always help because if a thief really wants your stuff, he will kick in doors or windows to get it. The point is, it may deter that thief enough that he will move on to an easier target.

It’s not right and it’s not fair, but that is how it is in Chatham. The police track these “career criminals” down and then the courts release them, only to have them re-offend and miss court dates continuously.

There is something seriously flawed with our judicial system that allows repeat offenders to walk away on bail from numerous crimes with a “promise to appear.” It would be great if the judges or justices of the peace could explain their reasoning.

The public has become very tired of the phrase, “because this is the way we’ve always done it.”

How about acknowledging there is a problem and the powers that be in the Solicitor General’s office and the Attorney General’s office get together to solve it so the public doesn’t need to sit awake at night with a video camera and a flashlight to keep career criminals out of their backyards and businesses?

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Opinion

No need for such speed Sir: I have been told by the police service in a roundabout way that they don’t have enough men or women to enforce all laws. The law in question – a motorist not stopping for pedestrian right of way on foot at a crossing with lights.

Recently, I was crossing at the lights at King Street and St. Clair/Third Street to go to the TD Bank. I was halfway across on my right of way when

a black car zoomed up the right turn lane west on King Street and turned north onto Third Street to head over the bridge. Good job I saw him quick enough for me to stop. Otherwise I would not be probably writing this letter today.

I did manage to get the three letters of the licence plate. I went right away to the police station.

Nothing can be done.

I have suggested they can see the intersection from the police station at 9 a.m., a busy time. At any given morning, they could have someone watching that crossing. That’s when I was told they don’t enough police.

If we seniors or any age can’t cross on our right of way safely, where can we cross? It’s amazing the same thing happened

on my return to the TD Bank. Incredible!

They could make a lot of money in fines just at that intersection. Police say they need the full licence plate. The second licence plate had so much dirt on it you could not see the number. Another infraction of the law.

Slow down, guys and girls, please!

Ruth Draper Chatham

A day late and a dollar short Sir: Excellent letter by Mr. Yott (“Notification system is broken,” in the Aug. 17 Chatham Voice).

That’s how things are done in Chatham-Kent.

Always a day late and a dollar short.

Like looking into wording of a bylaw to allow building a marijuana production when they are already up all over the province.

Building walkways out

in the country when if you want to walk on Merritt Avenue from King Street to Richmond Street, you have a choice of which side of the roadway you want to walk on. On the roads in the Copper Terrace area, some years ago they tore out the curbs on the corners and put in wheel chair accessible corner but they don’t go

anywhere because you will run into a light pole or street sign pole. If one of those two aren’t there, there are no sidewalks. Wheelchairs don’t operate very well on grass.

Or trying to attract business from outside the country when the businesses they are trying to attract already are building their facilities or

are already built all over the province.

I’m really looking forward to the next municipal election so I can do my part in trying to eliminate the biggest part of this council and a mayor that is finally showing up on the side of the taxpayers in the wind turbine/ water situation.

Karl Maier Chatham-Kent

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Say ‘no’ to scammers

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

Every day across Canada, people fall victim to the many scams out there designed to part people from their money - $91 million in 2016.

And despite greater awareness, victims are still losing millions of dollars each year to a variety of scams, according to Chatham-Kent OPP Const. Jay Denorer.

Speaking at a Kiwanis Club of Chatham meeting at Holy Trinity Church hall recently, Denorer said while the elderly are commonly targeted, with technology, young people are also being targeted online.

A common scam he said criminals use is against grandparents – the emergency scam. Denorer said a caller will claim to be a grandchild in trouble, either in an accident or traveling in another country and needs money wired to them. He said even if the scam is reported to the police, the thief has picked up the money and is long gone.

“It’s all about stealing your money.

Never send money to someone you don’t know and trust and never give out personal or banking info to someone over the phone,” Denorer said. “If you get a call like that, make sure you call other relatives to verify the story before you send any money.”

One of the scams that bilked people of the most money last year was the dating and romance scams.

According to the Better Business Bureau of Canada, who put out a pamphlet on the top 20 scams in 2016, $17 million was lost to criminals using this method.

“Everyone wants romance and wants those three little words, ‘I love you,’” Denorer noted. “When love is in the air, you’re vulnerable.

It starts with small gifts and if that goes well, then they ask for money.”

He added that in 2014, a Toronto widow was bilked out of $609,000 and recently, police broke up a scam ring of Nigerian students in Malaysia that made $11 million from Americans looking for love online.

A popular scenario is someone posing as a woman in, for example, Russia enduring hardship. The person says all the right things, and then will directly or more subtly ask for money to help them buy a plane ticket. Or it could be dating site charging you for each text, so the scammer keeps you interested with vague talk of love and desire to keep you responding. Then there is the love interest that will send you gifts and then will ask the recipients to pass on banking infor-

mation so they can transfer a sum of money to them.

Denorer said it is important to do research on sites and companies to make sure they are legitimate, and check website addresses very carefully because scammers can make it look very much like the real thing.

For contests or jobs online, scammers want you to click on a link that will send a virus to your computer that can steal all your log in information, so never click on e-mail or links from people or companies you don’t know.

Denorer said the old adage, “If it’s too good to be true, it usually is” is very accurate, and people need to keep that in mind.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Const. Jay Denorer, left, is thanked by Kiwanis Club of Chatham member Ian Rutherford for talking with members about scams and the millions of dollars lost by victims in Canada each year.

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Diabetic, regular clinics to continue

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

When VHA Home Healthcare closed its Chatham office and stopped offering services here, seniors with foot-care needs, especially diabetics, were in danger of being left in the lurch.

But the Active Lifestyle Centre (ALC) and the Carlo Rossini Memorial Diabetes Foundation (CRMDF) stepped up and offered local solutions for seniors on low and fixed incomes.

The ALC, which with the help of VHA offered regular foot care clinics at the centre in the past. Even with VHA gone, it contin-

ues to do so, with the support of Jean Rossini of the CRMDF. Linda Lucas, executive director at the ALC, said more than 2,000 people a year utilize the foot-care clinics at the centre. They will continue to be offered weekly.

She credits an open-minded board of directors, and Rossini’s commitment, for ensuring the clinics remained in operation.

“Without her funding and the board’s OK to keep this going, we wouldn’t have been able to save the Chatham diabetic clinics and the clinics at the ALC,” Lucas said. “We didn’t have the

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Rossini praised Lucas for her efforts.

“If it weren’t for Linda, almost every foot care clinic in Chatham-Kent would have been cancelled,” Rossini said.

She added the foundation focuses on preventative measures, such as continuing foot care, to help keep people with diabetes from avoiding serious health complications, including amputation.

“We’re into prevention for the sake of the people,” she said.

Lucas said Rossini and the foundation are committed to helping.

“She shows up with cases of diabetic socks at Christmas. There is no more philanthropic person in Chatham-Kent,” she said of Rossini.

The diabetic foot clinics take place every other month at the ALC, and anyone interested must contact the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Diabetes Education Centre to

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Linda Lucas, executive director of the Active Lifestyle Centre, left, and Jean Rossini of the Carlo Rossini Memorial Diabetes Foundation, examine some of the equipment in the footcare clinic room at the centre. The Foundation has donated $10,000 to help the centre offer bi-monthly foot-care clinics for people with diabetes. It holds weekly foot-care clinics of its own as well.

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For the weekly foot clinics run by the ALC

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If a charity wants your money over the phone, tell them you will look into it and call them back after you have taken the time to research it.

Identity theft is also a huge racket, and Denorer said thieves are not afraid to dumpster dive through your garbage and fill out offers for credit cards, or find personal info they can use. Tear up or shred papers and documents before you put them in the garbage, even junk mail if it is addressed to you personally.

The bottom line to keep yourself from falling victim to a scammer, Denorer said, is never give out personal or banking information over the phone or online and always do research first before signing anything. With the high-pressure, aggres-

sive sales tactics of door-to-door sales, he said don’t let them intimidate you into letting them in the house or signing up for anything.

“If they do get in and won’t leave your house, in that case, call the police emergency line,” the constable said. “If you think you have been scammed and want to report it to the police, call the non-emergency number.”

“A big point – don’t be embarrassed to report it if you are a victim of a scam. You have trust in people and you never know who might be trying to steal your money. We have a big drug problem in Chatham-Kent and so many people out there are trying to get money to support a drug habit.”

Denorer said scammers will usually try

the quick and easy way to get your money, and if you are suspicious and ask questions, they often hang up and move on to the next person.

“Once they call you, you have full control because you can hang up. If you don’t want to give them your money, say ‘no.’ Be cautious, and if you want to say ‘no,’ say ‘no.’ Don’t feel pressured.”

If you think you have spotted a scam, you can report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-4958501 (antifraudcentre. ca) or the Competition Bureau info centre at 1-800-348-5358 (competitionbureau.gc.ca).

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Captain Positive and OptoWoman helped the women behind 100+ Women Who Care hand over a big cheque worth $10,000 to Brenda LeClair of Chatham Outreach for Hunger recently.

Four times a year, the members of the group gather to put in $100 each and vote on a charitable organization to give the money to. Member Kelly-Anne Appleton nominated Outreach for Hunger.

According to Rachel Raspburg and Quinn Lassaline, Care chapter co-leaders, this donation

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“We would love to encourage like-minded women who care about Chatham-Kent to join us as a Care Member. We meet four times a year for one hour (the last Wednesday in the months of February, May, August and November). We next meet Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 6-7 p.m. at the Retro Suites.”

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Residents near Clear Creek Forest were becoming concerned as each year fewer pollinators would be seen fluttering around the park gardens. They knew that they had to act now if they wanted to prevent them from disappearing all together.

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The inventory of information is quite extensive in the OGS room, which was recently re-organized, including some U.S. records.

“If we can’t find it, we can help direct people to where they can find the information they are looking for,” Vanderiviere added.

Right now, the OGS is in the process of digitizing all of the records in the room, making the information available to many more people online. Fran Brako, another OGS volunteer demonstrated the system they have for scanning information, including high school yearbooks that were donated to the OGS from the former Tecumseh Secondary School.

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He already operates a small sawmill, turning logs into lumber for sevThe micro lending pro- eral customers. But with gram overseen by the the micro lending proChatham-Kent Workforce gram, Bocsan said he has Planning Board is so suc- improved the electrical cessful that it’s been sus- service to his workshop and is acpended. quiring maIt’s on hold “I decided to turn the chinery for because all barn into a shop. It’s woodworkof the availbeen seven years in ing.

He’s able fundalso in the ing has been the making.” process of distributed. - Mario Bocsan getting the M a r i o Bocsan is one of the recip- natural gas line extended ients. The self-employed to the barn.

He hopes to eventually flooring man said he is using the funds to expand pay it forward, helping his workshop at his Mer- local citizens with their lin-area home to one day furniture needs.

“What you guys do for make and repair wood me, I think I will do back furniture.

Bocsan said when he in society,” Bocsan told found out about the mi- planning board staff. “I cro lending program – won’t be a millionaire which lends up to $5,000 from this job, but working to entrepreneurs to start for myself, I feel so much a business or expand an better.”

Bocsan has been self-emexisting one – he applied.

“I called and they booked ployed for nearly two me an appointment that decades. He said he once worked three jobs in orday,” he said.

Married with three chil- der to make ends meet, dren, Bocsan said he but continued to purwanted to increase his sue his self-employment dream. earning potential.

The Romanian immi“I decided to turn the barn into a shop. It’s been grant said he loves living seven years in the mak- in Chatham-Kent, specifically near Merlin. ing,” he said.

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Mario Bocsan, left, is one of the recipients of a micro loan from the Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning Board. He hopes to start making and repairing wood furniture early next year. With Bocsan is Jennifer Robinson, employment resource advisor with the board.

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Entegrus went on standby last Sept. 8 to be ready to assist once Hurricane Irma passed through.

More than four-million customers were without power in Florida when Entegrus agreed to respond.

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The joint effort by Greenfield Global and Truly Green Farms to reduce their collective

carbon footprint turned heads as far away as Ottawa.

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The Guelph Gryphons will play an exhibition home game more than a two-hour car ride from their home rink.

It takes place Oct. 1 in Ridgetown, and is to be the inaugural edition of the “Ridgetown Showdown.”

The preseason game will feature the Gryphons men’s hockey team facing the Windsor Lancers. They’re playing in Ridgetown as recognition for the fact the community is home to the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus.

Admission to the event is free for all fans on a first-come, firstserve basis with the game taking place at the 800-seat East Kent Memorial Arena.

“We created this game with one simple goal in mind: to celebrate the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus and to engage our players with the over 600 students, faculty and staff that make up the Ridgetown Campus,” Shawn Camp, head coach of the Gryphons men’s hockey team, said

in a release. “It will be a great experience for our players to be able to hit the ice representing the Ridgetown members of our U of G family. We’re hoping to

The Chatham Tennis Club held its children’s program Fun Day recently with awards, lots of pirates and tennis matches. David McKeon, upper right, runs the program and summer camps, and this fall, the program is full. McKeon said the courts on McNaughton Avenue near Tecumseh School will be resurfaced this fall, limiting the amount of court time available.

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Thursday, September 21, 2017 • LEGION WEEK - Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Memory night 6:30pm for Branch 28, 628, 642 & 431 and Ladies Auxiliary. All members and guests are welcome to attend.

services. Reception to follow in Church Hall. Chris Church Chatham, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham.

Friday, September 22, 2017 • Karaoke with M&M DJing Services from 6:00pm9:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 465 Merlin, 2 Stanley St., Merlin. Rib dinner served from 5:30pm-7:00pm for $10.00.

• George Wilson will be performing in the West Lounge at 2:00pm at Meadow Park, Sandy St., Chatham.

• Meal and darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm7:00pm with choice of ham & scallops, roast beef or fish & chips for $10.00. One meat draw. Open darts at 7:30pm.

• Bingo from 7:00pm-9:00pm sponsored by the Ridgetown Ladies Auxiliary BR 243, 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown. $10 admission includes 4 cards, jackpot $200!

• St. Andrew’s United Church, South Buxton is holding a Lake Erie Yellow Perch Dinner at the Merlin Community Hall. Meal served from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults. For tickets phone 519-689-4408 or 519-689-7767.

• Broasted Chicken Dinner at Calvary Church, 34 Vicotria Ave., Chatham. 5:00pm-7:00pm. $18/ adults, $12/ 12 and under. For tickets call 519-3544235.

Saturday, September 23, 2017 • Caturday Cat Café at the Chatham branch of the CKPL from 10:30am-2:00pm. Meet volunteers from Chatham Pet and Wildlife Rescue and their furry friends. Join us for a cup of tea or coffee and play and snuggle.

• Merlin Legion presents: Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy, a 1920’s Murder Mystery Dinner at 5:30pm. Tickets are $25/person. Please buy in advance. 3 Course meal included. Drinks available for purchase. Dressing in costume is encouraged.

Call 519-689-4884 or email merlin.legion@ciaccess. com. 2 Stanley St., Merlin.

• Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church in Chatham: Sonja Gustafson from London accompanied by Mark Payne from Petrolia will present a program of swinging jazz, sophisticated dinner music and popular favourites. All are welcome! Free will offering. Doors open at 6:30pm. For information call 519-352-0010 or www.standrewschatham. org.

• Meat draw and dance at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draws from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dance from 6:30pm-9:30pm band That 70’s Group.

• Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge every Saturday morning from 9:30am11:00am. Everyone is most welcome.

• Fifth Annual Model Airplane Jet Rally at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport. Come and see remote controlled jet model airplanes put on a show.

Talk to the pilots, see static displays, etc. 10:00am3:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

• Blood Donor Clinic at the St. Clair College Healthplex from 9:00am-12:00pm. New Donors and walk ins welcome!

• 1920’s Murder Mystery Dinner presented by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 465 Merlin. 5:30pm. $25/ticket, please by in advance. 3 course meal, drinks available for purchase. Prizes for best -dressed and a photo booth. Call 519-689-4884.

Sunday, September 24, 2017 • Christ Church Memorial Gardens - Memorial and Re-Dedication Service to honour all those whose names appear on our walls and in recognition of all those responsible for establishing these beautiful gardens. Immediately following the 10:30am

Monday, September 25, 2017 • Open euchre is at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 • Open euchre and shuffleboard at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Open euchre at 1:00pm and shuffleboard at 7:00pm.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017 • Pepper and fun darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Pepper at 1:00pm and darts at 7:30pm.

• Sing-along & Birthday Party with Blessed Sacrament CWL at 2:00pm in the main dining room of Meadow Park, Sandy St., Chatham.

Thursday, September 28, 2017 • Stuffie sleepover at the Chatham branch of the CKPL. Drop off story time at 6:00pm and pick up sotry time at 10:00am on Sept. 29. We will sing songs and read stories before tucking our stuffies in for the night. No registration required.

• Open euchre and bingo at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Open euchre at 1:00pm and bingo starts at 7:00pm.

Friday, September 29, 2017 • Footprints Children’s Play Day at Thames Christian Fellowship, 400 Park Ave East from 9:00am-4:00pm. Ages Senior Kindergarten - Grade 8. This fun day is filled with crafts, bible story, games, sports and videos. Nutritious snacks and lunch are included. This is a free program because TCF cares about our community. Register at www.thameschristianfellowship.com.

• Free PA Day program at First Reformed Church, cnr of Lacroix and Indian Creek Rd., Chatham featuring Chatham Police Dept. & Zoo-2-You. 8:30am-3:30pm. For ages 4-10. Crafts, music, stories, exercises and sports. Lunce and snacks are all provided at no cost. Please call 519-351-0046 for early registration as space is limited.

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Animal Cruelty and neglect cases call direct 310-7722 or 310-SPCA. Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club - Meets last Thursday of the month. 7:00pm.

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Chatham-Kent Police Chief Gary Conn, right, announced the promotion of Const. Brent Milne, centre, to the rank of sergeant effective Sept. 1, with the help of Police Services Board Chair Diane Daly. Chief Conn made the announcement and presented Milne with his new badge at the board meeting Sept. 12.

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The Chatham-Kent Public Library invites people to visit this October for the chance to win a sweet treat.

Visit any CKPL library branch from Oct. 1 to 31 and earn a ballot to enter a draw each time you pick up a book on hold or use one of CKPL’s Express Checkout machines.

Each branch will be offering a gift bag of sweet goodies to one lucky patron, and the grand prize winner will be drawn on Nov. 10. The big prize is a candy bouquet and CKPL

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Not sure how to place holds or use Express Checkouts? No problem!

Library staff can assist you. Express Checkouts are available at six of 11 branches including Chatham, Blenheim, Dresden, Ridgetown, Tilbury and Wallaceburg.

This program is open to all CKPL members. Your library card is the ticket.

For more information, visit www. ckpl.ca or call 519-354-2940. You can also stop by your local branch to learn more about this program.

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Life

More support needed downtown Bruce Corcoran In the movie “Field of Dreams,” it is said, “If you build it, they will come.” If only that were the case for downtown Chatham.

Downtown in the City Extravaganza took place Friday night, with merchants extending hours into the evening, musicians playing for passersby, culinary specialties available for sampling, various groups putting on demonstration events, and a fashion show taking place in the core.

Those in attendance had a great time.

But there should have been more of them.

The Historic Downtown Chatham BIA worked hard to put on a fun event from one end of the downtown to the other.

Many merchants took part, extending their hours into the evening, as requested by many a local citizen in the recent past.

Some offered food and hired entertainment; Barb Anderson of Barrypatch did both, and her shop was alive with folks as I sauntered by. But still, there could and should be more public participation.

The weather was perfect.

People strolled about without needing so much as a windbreaker.

The downtown set the proverbial table, yet too few people showed up for dinner.

We at The Voice are huge proponents of buy local, shop local, support local. Chatham’s downtown is stocked with local clothing shops and one-of-akind stores.

There were places that were

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While people gathered in clusters Friday night at various points of interest during Downtown in the City Extravaganza, the event would have benefitted from additional public support.

quite busy Friday evening, don’t get me wrong. I just wish I had seen more people wandering along King Street.

I did meet many people I know who had parcels and contest brochures in their hands, enjoying what the BIA had put together.

Finn is fine

Yes, the cat came through his neutering operation with flying colours, and new fans.

He went under the scalpel last week at the Grand Avenue Pet Hospital. When we went to pick the little fellow up, we expected a subdued cat that was still recovering from the anesthesia, but we were instead greeted by very familiar loud and unique meowing.

As soon as he heard our voices, he began his operatics.

The receptionist said he was a treat to deal with and was the

talk of the clinic, as he wanted to play with anyone walking by his cage, especially her. She said when she’d walk by, his paw would pop out to seek playtime, and at one point when she was handling the animal beside Finn, our cat started playing with her hair.

Yeah, so much for post-operative lethargy.

We were told not to let him eat or drink right away as his body was still adjusting after the anesthetic, and we followed our instructions.

We were also told to let him take it easy for a few days too.

We listened, but Finn ... well, that’s another story.

The little guy came home and immediately wanted to play.

We’re not sure if he was just so happy to see his family that he became so energized, but he was in

pretty much full fun mode.

He didn’t rip up and down the hall at full speed or leap all over the place, but he was ready for some action.

That continued into the evening, as he seemed to forego his usual evening nap in favour of more shenanigans, albeit somewhat restricted. He wanted to play with his toys and people.

We didn’t want him to overdo it.

His compromise was to seek attention, and feet, and anything else he could easily reach.

When the little dude finally conked out that night, he was

out cold, falling asleep in my lap about 10 p.m., earlier than usual.

The next day, he actually did take it easy. But by the weekend, the old Finn was back.

Play, play, play, play, play.

He stuck to me like glue all weekend, even with Mary and Brenna around as well.

The little beast is showing signs of calming down ... slightly. He isn’t biting our arms and hands quite as much. Those playful nips can draw blood if you pull back immediately, or if he hangs on too long and loses his balance.

MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be holding a MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be holding a for Sylvester Drive Traffic Control Changes PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Regarding the upcoming planned work related to the Community of Chatham

The purpose of this Public Information Centre is to inform residents of the 2016 REHABILITATION recommendedPARRY changesBRIDGE regarding all-way stops, yield signsPROJECT and a pedestrian Keil Drive over the Thames River (Community of Chatham) crossover (PXO) for the Sylvester Drive area in the Community of Chatham. purpose of this be Public Information TheThe meeting will held on: Centre is to inform stakeholders of the scope of work, traffic detour plan and timing of construction activities associated with the above mentioned project in the Community of Chatham.

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The meeting will be held on: TIME:

Representatives from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, along with the Engineering Consultant, will be

A presentation willthebedisplay held boards at 6:30pm.

Representatives from thebyMunicipality of available to review and respond to any questions posed stakeholders. Area residents, property owners, business operators and those who may have a general interest in this project Chatham-Kent will be available to review and respond to any questions posed by are encouraged to attend this meeting. stakeholders. Area residents and property owners are encouraged to attend this If you have any questions, please contact either: meeting.

Adam Sullo, P.Eng Brad Walt, C.E.T. If you have any questions, please contact: Director, Engineering and Transportation Project Contact Mr.Engineering Chris Thibert, P. Eng. Division and Transportation GM BluePlan Engineering Ltd. Municipality of Chatham-Kent 145 Thames Road West, Unit 4 Manager, Services 315 King Infrastructure Street West, Chatham ON N7M 5K8 Exeter, Ontario N0M 1S3 Municipality of Chatham-Kent T 519-360-1998 Ext. 3307 T 519-235-2539 315EKing Street West adam.sullo@chatham-kent.ca E brad.walt@gmblueplan.ca Chatham, Ont. N7M 5K8 David Charron Engineering Technologist Phone: 519.360.1998 Engineering and Transportation Division Municipality of Chatham-Kent 315 King Street West, Chatham ON N7M 5K8

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A resident of Chatham, Ron peacefully passed away at Riverview Gardens Nursing Home with family by his side on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the age of 86.

Brent Harold Preston

Born November 30, 1957, passed away on September 15, 2017 at the Chatham-Kent Hospice. Loving son of Ruby Preston and the late Bill Preston. Cherished brother of Brad (Donna) of Cedar Springs, Bill (Alice) of Niagara on the Lake, Brian (Ann) of Chatham, Bob (Patty) of Chatham, Karen of Chatham and Dave (Gloria) of Hamilton. Adored by all of his Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Missed by his Best Buddy Kraz. Special thanks to ALL of the staff at C-K Hospice, Erie St. Clair LHIN and VON. A Huge thanks to Ann Lowes, Ray Picard, Craig Pinsonneault and Brent’s wide array of FRIENDS for their Support and Compassion during Brent’s Illness. At Brent’s request, there will be no service or visitation. Cremation has taken place.

The family will be planning a Celebration of Life to be announced. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Chatham-Kent Hospice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks to Life Transitions for the their Professionalism and Compassion. Online condolences are welcome at www.lifetransitions.ca

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Ron was the son of the late John Christopher & Winifred Martha Webb.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret “Betty” Webb (nee Francis) (2014).

Loving father of Jon Ann Purcell and husband, Phil & Brent Webb and wife, Anne, both of Chatham.

Grandpa of Stephen, Drew, Becca, Blair, Nikki (Matt) & Colin and Kadianne & Alora.

Great-grandpa of Velicity.

Brother of Jim Webb and wife, Pat of Eastern Passage, NS and Cheryl Clarke and husband Alex of Ridgetown.

Predeceased by sister, Evelyn Reynolds and husband, Harry, infant brother, William Webb and sister-in-law, Ethel Swayze and husband, Bert.

Missed by many nieces & nephews.

A dedicated family man who was always available and ready to help when needed.

Ron served in the Korea War (1950-1951) and was an active member and supporter of the Korea War Veterans Association of Canada as well as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642. He was an avid bowler and was active in dog showing and breeding Scotch Rough Collies and Schipperke’s. He enjoyed gardening, archery and had a love for sweets.

Family and friends were received on Wednesday, September, 13, 2017 at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St Clair Street, Chatham from 2:00 - 4:00 pm & 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A Legion Service was held prior to evening visitation. A Funeral Service took place at the Funeral Home on Thursday at 11:00 am with Rev. Jamie Tiffin as officiant. Cremation to take place. Private family interment to take place in Maple Leaf Cemetery at a later date.

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Cops to use Narcan to combat overdosing

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

All uniform members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service will begin training later this month to use Narcan nasal spray to treat overdose victims in emergency situations.

The recommendation was approved at the Police Services Board meeting held recently, and Police Chief Gary Conn said the move has been made to try and address the increase in overdoses from the misuse

of prescription drugs and fentanyl-laced illicit drugs.

The Chatham-Kent police join other first responders, social workers and community organizations in the use of the nasal spray to try and prevent deaths due to overdose.

“The potential deadly drug fentanyl continues to be a concern for police officers, especially those working as first responders in our communities,”

Conn read from a report from Insp. Brian Biskey. “With the increased prevalence of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues and synthetic opioid powders on our streets, there is very real danger of exposure.”

The Narcan can be used on a suspected overdose victim or on a police service member who has been exposed to the drug. Each frontline officer and members of the specialty units

will carry the Narcan on their uniform.

Conn noted that a person can’t overdose on the Narcan, which is a one-dose kit.

“This is not just a local issue, it’s a provincial issue and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police are lobbying the government to support funding municipalities for the purchase of Narcan kits,” Conn told board members. “We hope to

be reimbursed if not for all, then a portion of the cost.”

The initial purchase of 166 Narcan kits costs $8,217 and the kits are good for two years.

The supplier gave the service 15 reusable demo kits at no cost for training. Conn said that if future funding doesn’t come from the provincial government, the board will look at adding future costs to the budget.

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