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Saying farewell to Sophia
McDonald House in London will have a room in Sophia’s name. Ray Power, principal at Hundreds of people said their goodbyes to Sophia UCC, said Monday was a Vlasman Monday, paying difficult day at the school, their respects at Alexander despite the fact it was a professional activity day. & Houle Funeral Home. “It was certainly one Sophia, 16, died June 6 after battling cancer. The that’s got mixed feelings. There’s a Ursuline sense of reC o l l e g e “She helped me lief knowing Chatham is s t u d e n t believe in love; uncon- Sophia not having b r a v e l y ditional love for your fought the friends and neighbours. to suffer any longer. But illness very I just want everyone the shock p u b l i c l y, in Chatham-Kent to and the grief and didn’t let it damp- always remember her.” of the situation, even en her posi- - Deb Owen, family friend though we tive spirit. Deb Owen, a family knew the time was comfriend, credits Sophia for ing, it’s still very hard,” he having a huge impact on said. The school lost a very her life. “She helped me believe classy individual,” he in love; unconditional added. “Sophia is one of these love for your friends and neighbours,” she said. young ladies who is very “I just want everyone in charismatic. You wanted Chatham-Kent to always to be around her,” Power said. “She was involved remember her.” Owen, whose family in a lot of things at the used to live on the same school; was very connectstreet as the Vlasmans, ed to the school. “Because of the fact she organized Rock N Roar for Sophia. That concert at wanted to give, you wantthe St. Clair College Capi- ed to know her. She was tol Theatre raised $10,000, just fun to be around.” Continued on page 2 enough so that Ronald
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Seven year-old Shiann Cracknell enjoys a roller coaster ride at the Chatham Kinsmen Fair with tickets she won from USB Canada. The four-day fair events hosted a variety of outdoor amusement rides and various events like roller derby, military displays and a dunk tank.
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Sophia’s loss felt by more than just family
for some to let go. Power and staff to attend Monsaid the St. Clair Catho- day’s visitation for Sophia lic District School Board at the funeral home. brought in the compasOwen said she planned sionate care to attend as team to “One of the things we well, saying help coungoodbye to sel students feel very blessed about her friend. t h r o u g h is we had the opportu“Basicalthis difficult nity to pray together as ly, Sophia time. her a school community. It and “They (the has drawn us togethwhole famteam) had ily are very Facebook photo helped us in er as a school family. positive Sophia Vlasman, 16, lost her battle with cancer June 6. Hundreds of people, including Urusline Sophia taught us how some plankind-heartning prior to persevere and be ed people. College Chatham schoolmates, stopped by Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Monday to say to Sophia’s strong in such a coura- They never goodbye. passing. have a neg- bright side. Always had more of a negative side to (the Vlasmans) how much geous battle.” They’ll be ative thing a smile on their faces. me,” she explained. “They I love them and care,” - UCC principal Ray Power on hand for to say about They’d give you the shirt and Sophia have given she said. “Chatham-Kent a “PRE portionENGINEERING of a n y o n e , ” off their back.” me a different outlook on came out, they reprethis week to support our she said. “They aren’t That positive attitude people. I now tend to see sented, and showed the Lego Camp” students,” he said. cynical either. They just had a big impact on the better side of people Vlasmans how much they Power he expected a don’t have that. They are Owen. than the worse.” cared about them too.” Kidssaid make the future. and AUGUST good number of students always looking on JULY the Power said Sophia’s bat“I’m more cynical. I have Owen said both families were quite close for tle brought UCC closer rve a spot for the a while, until her clan together. LL!!! “One of the things we moved a couple of streets ALEX(2539) away and the kids wound feel very blessed about Ages 6 and up up at separate high is we had the opportulcome starting at Kids make the future. nity to pray together as schools. uding adults “They were like peas in a a school community. It We offer this camp every week s Pre-competitive pod. They played togeth- has drawn us together as throughout the summer! mpetitive er, went to the same birth- a school family,” he said. olos, duets, trios or group container container day parties together,” she “Sophia taught us how to What will be covered? Ages 4 and up! under the age of 10 said. “My kids loved go- persevere and be strong h Stability lecture and model execution $ 00 $ 00 over the age of 11 in such a courageous bating over there.” motion animation • Lego car races e interestedStop in auditioning and Owen said Rock N Roar tle.” lego All robotics me of yourNew audition. are Register Now Sophia leaves behind her was her way to saluting Long Steel Dry Storage come Interactive games mother Jodi, father John, Sophia. 3 and up (no fee) “There was a need in me and siblings Sammi and to be able to show them Clark. Continued from page 1
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‘Your roots are always in C-K’
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The municipality held a series of events this week as a green reminder to local students where their roots are planted.
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close to their respective schools. Ansell said this is the second “When we conducted our On June 4, trees were planted in year for the “Your Roots” pro- youth survey, 84% said they Ross Babcock Park, Percy Park, gram, adding Chatham-Kent’s always want to remain tied to and along Mud Creek. Students youth want to stay connected Chatham-Kent regardless of from Chatham-Kent Secondary with where they grew up. where they go,” she said. School, Ursuline College Chatham, and John McGregor took part. At Mud Creek, AuAbsolute Comfort is drey Ansell, manager of pleased to welcome Pete resident attraction and retention for the municCooper to their team. ipality, addressed the He brings 26 years of JMSS students. “As time goes on, the experience in the heating trees grow and the roots & cooling industry. get stronger,” she said. “Remember, your roots are in Chatham-Kent.” Chatham Coun. Marjorie Crew also addressed the students, and encouraged them to leave the municipality – but remember where they came from. “You should get away and explore the world, myabsolutecomfort.com but we want you to come back,” she said. “Spread your wings. Get an edu- We service all makes and models of furnaces, central air conditioners, fireplaces and hot water tanks! cation. Hopefully you’ll realize how beautiful it is here, and come back.” At first, some of the students appeared somewhat disinterested, but by the end of it, many were quick to take a photo of the tree, or a selfie Exclusive to Parks is our signature line of with them and the tree.
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Bring them into the shop ine leaving them in a vehicle.” Toulouse said she unfortunately knows a lot of people who like to Melanie Toulouse is a dog lover bring their pets in their cars, but and a business owner. And she be- leave them in there on sunny days. “I just don’t think they realize it lieves she can mix the two together, especially if it helps keep dogs out can be a bad thing.” The OSPCA recently sent out a of hot cars. Toulouse recently put a sign on the reminder of the dangers of doing so. Brady said even front door of her busion a nice, sunny day, ness, Better Bodies “I think it’s great. it can seem like an Tanning, urging her It’s a fantastic way to oven in a vehicle. customers to not leave encourage people to “If it is 24C outside, their pets in their cars a car, even if it has while they come in to not leave their pets in the windows cracked tan. cars.” a little bit, can get “You are welcome to - OSPCA’s Robyn Brady up to 47C,” she said. bring your dog in to “Think of how warm stay cool! Please do not leave him/her in your vehicle,” it feels like when you get in the car and how quickly you want to roll the sign reads. It earned some attention on social down the windows. Now, think of media, as people appreciated the how hot it is in the car for a dog that is covered in fur and can’t sweat.” thoughtfulness of the gesture. Brady added a dog’s normal body When The Chatham Voice brought it to the attention of Robyn Brady, temperature is 39C. They can only tolerate a rise of just community relations two degrees for a co-ordinator with “I’ve always let the short period of time the Kent branch of dogs in before. I just before they can bethe OSPCA, she was thought I’d let people come quite ill. thrilled. Calls to the OSPCA “I think it’s great. know they are weloffices about dogs beIt’s a fantastic way to come. I have dogs encourage people to myself. I couldn’t imag- ing left in hot vehicles typically start as soon not leave their pets in ine leaving them in a as the weather begins cars,” she said. to get warmer in the Toulouse was sur- vehicle.” spring. Brady said prised at receiving - Melanie Toulouse their first call came in any attention for the sign and the open-door attitude to about a month ago. “People are looking out for the pooches. “I’ve always let the dogs in be- animals, which is what we encourfore,” she said. “I just thought I’d age,” she said. Toulouse hopes other business let people know they are welcome. I have dogs myself. I couldn’t imag- owners will follow in her footsteps. By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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Sophia’s gift I never met Sophia Vlasman. That doesn’t stop me from thanking her for what she’s done for me, for you and for our community. Sophia was the inspirational teen whose long battle with cancer inspired her friends and family, her classmates at UCC, and eventually people in Chatham-Kent and around the world. She passed away Friday. Her determination not to let cancer rob her of the person she was resulted in the hashtag #HopeStrengthCourage. A concert in her name raised more than $10,000 to have a room named in her honour at Ronald McDonald House in London. Six months ago, Pines students created a video tribute to Sophia using Katy Perry’s “Roar” as its theme music. Since that time it’s been viewed more than 40,000 times on YouTube, has been endorsed by Perry, and featured in People Magazine. She touched far more people than she’s ever met and she did so in a positive and uplifting way. It’s a rare accomplishment for someone so young. Sophia united this community in caring for her, and now mourning for her. In a place that can be very cynical, she showed us the beauty of life, the optimism of the young and the power of faith in our fellow humans. When thinking of Sophia, we put aside our petty problems and insignificant issues to make a wish for her safe journey. She showed that how we live and how we face adversity is far more important than the final outcome. Her mother Jodi showed a tremendous amount of courage in her own right by posting information about Sophia’s condition online. The tens of thousands of responses it received within a few hours showed just how many people grew to care about a very special young woman. She told the story in words no one else could match. Wherever your journey takes you, Sophia, please keep all of those who cared for you in your heart. You’ll never leave ours.
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Each party has its flaws Sir: Well I’m sure there is a wave of excitement across our province regarding the election. I cannot get enough of these wonderful attack ads we are watching on TV. Yes, this very expensive collection of mundane twisted truths to rally us simpletons to believe what they tell us. A short time back, there was a comedy called “Liar, Liar”. The plot line was a defense lawyer who was given a 24-hour curse, in that he could not tell a lie. It was quite refreshing. Let your minds ponder that thought for a few moments. Man, would that really make for a very interesting election. Maybe that is why
McGuinty decided to bolt quickly and head south to the U.S. that he might find sanctuary, away from the prying eyes and ears of the public. Oh well, we will never know. As a liberal (small “L” at that), I cannot support this particular bunch we have now. Scandal upon scandal, Green Energy Act, utility rates soaring, billions spent wastefully, useless bits of legislation that hamper growth and development, proposed “revenue tools,” turning our once great province into a have-not, etc., etc. The New Democrats and Conservatives are not without their own faults
either. The NDP supported the Liberals too many times for my liking and what I fear is they can be just another tax-and-spend bunch also. I can’t buy a lot of the PC plans for job cuts. What I would like to see is a plan that consisted of pay cuts of say 5% over the $40,000 yearly salaries for three to four years; this includes every person on the public dole, from the premier on down the line. If Mr. Hudak wants to make cuts, he should not go into the trenches; those are people we need. He should start at the top with this army of over-
paid administrators and the like. I fully realize the public sector unions will fight tooth and nail, but maybe they can reason out the situation. (There I go again, dreaming.) But you never know, maybe the members can see reason and let the big guys know. Anyway, I will end now, as I have a medical appointment – I fell off of the turnip truck. To the leaders of the three parties, there will be very serious decisions in the future you will have to make, or I can quote comedian Ron White – “You can’t fix stupid.” M.J. MaGuire Chatham
Timing leaves announcement suspect Sir: I am writing bout the 700 jobs poised to come to Chatham-Kent, according to Mayor Hope. To me, the timing of this has a bad smell to it. The
municipal election is just around the corner. Why did this come out now? We have seen I the
provincial election that the leaders will tell you anything you want to hear, such as 1-million jobs, to get
your vote. Why is this any different? Jack Long Chatham
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Taking on bullying is a SNAP Renowned problem-solving skills program comes to Chatham-Kent
people engaging in aggressive, anti-social behaviour and it’s to prevent anti-social behaviour Anti-bullying advocate Mike or reduce the chance of conflict Neuts has taken another step in with anybody in the future,” his goal to make schools a safer said Neuts of the program. Developed by the Child Deplace for children. Neuts founded Make Children velopment Institute in Toronto Better Now (MCBN) in 2005 af- about 30 years ago, the program ter his 10-year old son, Myles, is focused on children’s mental health. was killed in a It targets chilbullying incident “It’s an intervention for dren younger in 1998. young people engaging than 12 years of With the help of age and in the top a $16,000 grant in aggressive, anti-so25 percentile of from Bell’s Let’s cial behaviour and it’s conduct disorder Talk Community to prevent anti-social – children who Fund, MCBN has behaviour or reduce are most likely to brought an interthe chance of conflict get into trouble nationally recogwith the law. nized crime pre- with anybody in the In Chatham, it vention program future.” is being taught to to Chatham-Kent. - Mike Neuts 50 children in two Known as SNAP (Stop Now And Plan), the pro- classrooms at Victor Lauriston gram teaches children and their Public School. In addition, teachers and child parents self-control and proband youth workers are also relem-solving skills. The idea is to help them pause ceiving SNAP training. Neuts first became aware of the and think about the solutions to make problems smaller as op- program when he met Dr. Leena Augimeri about 14 years ago. posed to letting them escalate. Dr. Augimeri, the director of “It’s an intervention for young By Blair Andrews Contributing Writer
scientific and program development at the Child Development Institute, spoke at a child symposium in Chatham that was organized by John Kopinak, the Chief of Chatham-Kent Police at the time. “They were more focused on what causes the perpetrators of such violence to be so violent and to find programs to help them not to come into contact with the law,” said Neuts, recalling Augimeri’s presentation. It’s a message that resonated with Neuts, who established MCBN to be a non-profit organization that is dedicated to educate children on the emotional and physical ramifications of bullying. On Feb. 6 1998, Myles was found hanging on a coat hook in the washroom of St. Agnes Catholic School in Chatham. He died six days later. “We don’t do what we do because of Myles. He was a good, young
man,” said Neuts. “We do what we do because we’ve seen behaviour being exhibited that just shouldn’t be exhibited at an elementary school; a place of learning, fun and friends.” Neuts noted the progress of the
SNAP program will be evaluated at the end of June, with plans to re-introduce it in the fall. “I understand there is a strong liking of what is going on there right now; there are some results being seen.”
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Our youth led by example on Heart & Stroke’s Big Bike, with Chatham-Kent Secondary School earning the yellow jersey.
Well, that jersey is handed out to the Tour de France leaders. CKSS students and staff earned a trophy instead for top fundraising school. Nick Jacobs, program co-ordinator for the Cha-
tham-Kent branch of the Heart & Stroke Foundation, said the five schools raised more than $6,500 through their Big Bike efforts. Of that total, CKSS accounted for $2,775, as students and teachers
put in teams. Overall, Jacobs said funds raised from the Big Bike this year topped $90,000 across Chatham-Kent. That’s down significantly from the $127,000 raised last year.
“The teams were there, the riders were there, the dollars were not,” he said. Ninety-two teams, totalling 1,300 riders, took part this year over a span of 10 days in May.
Jacobs said the secondary school element of the fundraiser is in just its second year, but its future is very bright. “We saw a big increase this year over last,” he said.
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Egg-static over barbecued meat Summer certainly sizzles on many a backyard barbecue As most people who read this column know, I love to barbecue; and eat barbecued food. I’ll gladly fire up the grill to cook for folks. And I’m not one to shy away from an invite to enjoy meat from someone else’s grill. That was the case again this past weekend when we visited friends in town. The husband, Jeff, is a bigger barbecue-a-holic than I am. He also employs a very different grill than I do. Jeff has a Big Green Egg. And he’s starting to win me over to heading back in time. I’m a propane barbecuer. The egg uses lump charcoal. I like how quickly a propane unit can heat up. He showed me how fast he could stoke his grill up and get it going. Not quite as fast, but comparable. And then there’s the taste. Food grilled on charcoal is just better. And food cooked in an enclosed ceramic egg is just plain awesome. You can’t beat melt-inyour mouth pork on a bun in the backyard with some beverages. Did I mention Jeff is a wee bit addicted to his egg? His wife Tammy,
Bruce Corcoran who also loves everything that comes off that grill, said he’s out there all seasons, cooking and smoking meat at all hours of the day and night. He’s even got an app on his phone that can control a little fan unit at the bottom of the grill to help maintain a constant temperature. Think of it as an outdoor slow cooker, which is pretty awesome. Each time I’ve been to their house, I’ve seen his grilling addiction first hand. Saturday, he cooked pounds and pounds of pork, and we were all pleasantly stuffed. But then he tossed on a few steaks, just to show us how tender and flavourful they are cooked on the egg. OK, very full now. Have to sip my adult beverage very slowly. And then he got it in his mind to make a corn dip, so out came a cast iron
skillet, some corn, onion, cream cheese and spices. Into the egg it went. As full as we were, we had to try the dip. And then we had to try to stop eating it. Not an easy chore. A bit later in the evening, as our personal fuel tanks just finally started to come off Way-Too-Full to just Full, Jeff had another light-bulb moment.
Mix up the leftovers and heat/smoke it all up together. He started with a hash brown casserole, put a groove down the middle, added pork, and then cheese and more spices. Incredible. And back to Way-TooFull. I still have my propane barbecue. It will get a lot of use this week and for the rest of the summer.
But Jeff has me thinking. That barbecue’s replacement may very well be a Big Green Egg. And to think I once laughed at a buddy of mine who had a Kamado egg imported from Indonesia many years ago. He swore by it as the best barbecue he’d ever used. I never sampled anything off of it, but wish I had now. I’d have been ex-
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Catch the fish of a lifetime
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For most people, fishing is an enjoyable way to get away from the stress of everyday life. But for local guides Chris Benn and Ron Graves, it’s also a way of taking their passion and making it a career. Both will attest to loving what they do and getting a big kick out of helping others land the fish of their dreams. “We do the work so you can enjoy your day on the water,” said Ron. “I really enjoy the look on a clients’ face when they land the fish they’ve always dreamed
about,” echoes Chris. As the owner of Crooked Hook Charters, Chris said the old saying that 10% of the lake holds 90% of the fish is true. “The most common question I get is ‘why did we stop here?’ I tell them it’s because this is where the fish are,” he said with a laugh. To the average person, one spot on a lake looks like any other. But to Chris, it’s not what’s on top of the water that counts, its what’s underneath. “The changing currents, the structure, the weather and the bait fish all factor in,” he said. “Lakes are alive and they change with the season.”
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JMSS students help fund school construction
A new Me to We group at John McGregor Secondary School in Chatham has already made a huge impact in its first year of operation. Thanks to a successful spaghetti dinner fundraiser and an $8,000 national grant, the group has raised enough money to build a fully equipped classroom for the village of Magburaka in Sierra Leone, according to founding teacher and staff advisor Mary Theresa Hiltz. The classroom will be dedicated to the school from the John McGregor group. Me to We is a program started by Free the Children founder Craig Kielburger in 1995 at the age of 12. He was so impacted by the plight of children sold into slavery and killed, he and his classmates start-
ed the group to empower young people to fulfill their greatest potential as agents of change at home and across the world. The program now partners with more than 2.3 million youth from 45 countries to effect change for children here and in third world countries. Hiltz, along with fellow staff members Karen Locke and Val Terry, were very excited to learn they had been awarded the grant money, which along with the dinner fundraiser money, allowed them to send over $10,000 to Sierra Leone to help build a school. Locke said the group began in November, 2013 and has a membership of 30-40 kids. Throughout the year, they have taken part in activities to uplift fellow students, such as putting encouraging notes in lockers for fellow students and Christmas carolling for canned goods.
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The Me To We group at John McGregor Secondary School raised more than $10,000, thanks in part to a national grant, to build a fully equipped classroom in a village in Sierra Leone. Pictured here is the group at a Thursday meeting with their staff advisors.
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C-K Film Group awards scholarships By Blair Andrews Contributing Writer
The financial load for three future film students is a little lighter thanks to scholarships handed out by the Chatham-Kent Film Group. The group awarded $1,000 to each of the students on June 2 at the Capitol Theatre just before the screening of “Great Beauty,” an Italian film that took home the Oscar this year for Best Foreign Language Film.
The film group is a volunteer organization that aims to make more genres of film available in Chatham-Kent by screening Canadian, foreign and independent movies. The profits are used to sponsor scholarships for future film students. “This year was an unusual year; we had a good profit plus we had three students that have already been accepted into film or media studies,” said Connie Badour, secretary of the film group. “So we decided that we would award all
three a scholarship.” Windsor. “I’m extremely excited and honoured “I’ve known what I have wanted to do at the same time,” said Monty Lang- since Grade 4,” she said. “I’ve always ford. been interested in movies, and I’ve The 18-year old student been set on films since I from Chatham-Kent Sec- “This year was an was really young.” ondary School plans to unusual year; we had The third recipient, study media and business a good profit plus we Courtney McAlorum, is at the University of Westalso headed to the Unihad three students ern Ontario in London. versity of Windsor. “Media and technology that have already been The Ursuline College are growing in our society accepted into film or student plans to study and I think it’s important media studies. So we communications and to start while I’m decided that we would business with an eye toyoung,” he said. wards law school. S a m a n t h a award all three a schol- “Copyright stuff is what Ainsworth, an- arship.” I’m striving for,” said other CKSS - Connie Badour McAlorum. “I really love student, will media. It’s a growing be studying drama, media field and there is so much possibility and film at the University of with it.”
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Future film students Courtney McAlorum, Samantha Ainsworth and Monty Langford were thrilled to receive scholarships from Connie Badour (far right), secretary of the Chatham-Kent Film Group. The group awarded each student a $1,000 scholarship for their film studies. The cheques were presented June 2 at the Capitol Theatre in Chatham.
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Falling Edge releases debut prog rock album By Aaron Hall Contributing Writer
A Chatham progressive rock band recently completed a long journey and has released their debut album. Falling Edge, which formed in 2004, is currently comprised of Kevin Tetreault, drums, percussion, vocals; Matt Broadbent, bass, vocals; Chris Rupert, guitar, key-
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tains 58 minutes of music, but is comprised of only five songs. “The first song is 17 minutes, another is 13 ... there is a lot of instrumental stuff in it,” he said. Rupert said in terms of the albums scope, “it’s like old Yes or the 2112 era of Rush. “It’s pretty unique because there aren’t that many people out there doing this kind of music
anymore,” he said. “It’s nice, especially nice when you look at some of the other albums being reviewed,” he said. “It’s not all independent guys, there are some big names. There is not a whole lot of prog music that is a household name exactly, expect maybe Yes or Rush, but there is a lot of them out there... and it’s cool that we’ve gotten a better ranking than they
did. Not that it’s a competition, but it kinda gives you an idea of what the playing field is like.” Rupert said the band enjoys a wide range of different music. “The big thing that got me going into music was like Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, Van Halen, that kind of stuff,” he said. “As I got into my later teens, I started getting into those kind of bands like Yes and Rush
... just got more into that, but listen to all kinds of stuff. The drummer likes a lot of the heavier stuff. We have a new bass player who is really into blues. There is a wide range of musical interests.” Rupert said with the length of their songs, it is difficult to get traditional radio play. Keep up to date with the band at fallingedgemusic. com.
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Sports Maple City ready for Ontario girls’ tournament Club welcoming spectators for the July 15-18 golf event
try and grow it through the junior program at the club.” As a testament of the enthusiasm The Maple City Country Club is for the event, the club quickly filled gearing up to host the Ontario Ju- the roster of 60 volunteers needed nior Girls’ Championship this sum- to run the event. This will be the fourth major jumer. nior championship Set for July 15 to 18, for Maple City. the tournament will “It means a lot beThe club hosted feature 62 of Ontar- cause it gives the club the Canadian Junior io’s best golfers who some good exposure Boys’ Championship are under the age of … to be a club the Golf in 1999. 19. It was also the venue The field will in- Association of Ontarfor the Ontario Junior clude two local girls io would even look at Girls’ Championships – Brooke MacKinnon because they try to in 1970 and 1983. and Julia Moretto. pick the clubs where Dengel and media The club is looking co-ordinator Donna forward to showcas- the conditions are exTeasdale are looking ing both the course tremely good.” forward to seeing and the talents of the - John Dengel, club pro some great golf. young golfers. The winner of the 1983 event, “It means a lot because it gives the club some good exposure … to be a Heather Kuzmich, shot the course club the Golf Association of Ontar- record for ladies at 70. With the growth io (GAO) would even of the sport and look at because they “The board is really the changes in golf try to pick the clubs equipment since where the conditions behind growing the are extremely good,” game and to get juniors then, Teasdale thinks said John Dengel, club involved in our course. the record could fall this year. pro and general man- It’s just nice that we “I think the girls are ager. can host an event like stronger; they hit the The GAO, which ball farther, and we’ll runs the event, ap- this because it shows see,” she said. proached the Maple we’re really looking to To encourage more City board of direc- the future of the game people to see the tors about two years and to try and grow it ago. through the junior pro- competition, spectators can come out “The board is really and watch for free. behind growing the gram at the club.” All players will take game and to get ju- - John Dengel, club pro part in the first two niors involved in our course,” said Dengel. “It’s just nice rounds on July 15 and 16. The 42 lowest scorers and any tying that we can host an event like this because it shows we’re really look- for 42nd will make the cut for the ing to the future of the game and to two final rounds on July 17 and 18. By Blair Andrews Contributing Writer
Blair Andrews/Special to The Chatham Voice
John Dengel, club pro and general manager, and Donna Teasdale are encouraging people to come out and watch the Investors Group Ontario Junior Girls Championships at Maple City Country Club. Maple City is hosting the provincial championships July 15-18. The event is free to the public.
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Friday, June 20, 2014 • Dresden OEYC presents: Literacy Fun. Share ideas on easy learning activities to take home and put into practice. 9:30am-11:00am, 231 St. George St. N., Dresden. No registration. Saturday, June 21, 2014 • Blood Donors Needed! St. Clair College Healthplex, 1001 Grand Ave., West, Chatham from 10:00am-2:00pm. Call 1 888 2 donate to schedule your life-saving appointment today or walk in. • Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30-6:00pm, followed by a dance from 7:00pm-11:00pm featuring Ruff Cut. Everyone Welcome. • 2014 Ride for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Escorted motorcycle ride is $10 per person. 10:30am registration at the Chatham Court House. Ride through Chatham-Kent ending at Duke’s Harley Davidson for a BBQ. For more info call Toni at 519-351-1582. • The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent is hosting a Great Garden Tour from 10:00am-4:00pm. The tour will feature 8 Chatham gardens. Professional artists, musicians and a local chiropractor, demonstrating healthy gardening techniques, will be featured in various gardens. Refreshments are included in the ticket price of $15. Tickets available by calling 519354-5645 or 519-682-0513. • CK Animal Rescue is proud to hold the Dog Days of Summer Vendor Fair! We have 20+ vendors of all different varieties plus face painting, balloon twisting, pennysale table, BBQ and bake sale table and much more. We also have pet nail clipping and ear cleaning being done by donation. Bring your kids and fur-kids for a fun filled event. There is something for everyone. 11:00am-4:00pm. 270 Inshes Ave., Chatham. Admission is FREE but a donation of dry or wet dog food would greatly be accepted. • Chatham Thunder Ringette Annual Car Wash Fundraiser, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Home Hardware, 124 Keil Dr. S., Chatham Sunday, June 22, 2014 • Material swap meet at Lucky Weaver Photography and Design. 433 Merritt Ave. in Chatham from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Drop by for coffee and a doughnut. For info call 519-3651650 or laniefeme@hotmail.com. • Two Creeks Concert Series featuring The Diggers, three powerful singers and musicians give us the song of the British Isles. 6:30pm. 21638 1 Kent Road, one kilometer north of the village of Wheatley, Ontario. www.twocreeks. ca. Thursday, June 26, 2014 • Shuffleboard, pool and darts at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham starting at 6:30pm. Everyone Welcome. Friday, June 27, 2014 •The Active Lifestyle Centre is having a fundraiser Casino night and the Car Barn from Wheatley will be catering their famous Broasted Chicken. Tickets $15.00. Take-out is available. Book early - limited seating! Games, bingo, billiards, bar & much more! 519-3525633. Doors open at 4:30pm. • Blood Donors Needed! St. Mary’s Hall, 2:30pm-7:30pm. Call 1 888 2 donate to schedule your life-saving appointment today or walk in.
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By Ian Kennedy cksn.ca
No player on the Western Counties Wolverines Under-14 baseball team was alive to see Bill Atkinson pitch in the Major League’s during the 1970s. In fact, many had likely never heard the Chatham resident’s name, unless their parents had mentioned him; until this season that is. Atkinson pitched for the Montreal Expos in the late 1970s. He’s now helping Chatham’s only AAA level baseball team by working as the team’s pitching coach. “It has been fabulous having Bill Atkinson as our pitching coach for the Western Counties Wolverines,”
said Wolverines head coach Brendan Spence. “He has developed an outstanding rapport with every single player.” Atkinson has been working with the Wolverines for several months at Chatham’s new indoor baseball facility, the Ewald Field House. The Wolverines are winning, and turning heads across Ontario, in no small part due to Atkinson’s coaching of the Wolverines pitchers. Atkinson has his teen pitchers listening closely, and following his instructions, to the word, to improve their games. “The players have listened attentively and soaked up every bit of advice that Atkinson has offered,” said Spence, who believes the Western
Counties pitchers are blessed to have one-on-one coaching from a former Major League player on a weekly basis. “The kids really listen and pay attention,” echoed Bill Atkinson, who played 98 MLB games between 1976 and 1979. “Their form is coming along and their arms are going to be good as they get bigger and stronger. They’re so young and think they’re invincible, so we’re focusing on form.” That focus on technique is giving Chatham’s brightest young baseball stars an edge, and according to Wolverines pitcher Connor Goldsmith, having Atkinson beside them during practice has been a major confidence boost. Continued on page 17
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It’s likely safe to assume there aren’t a million car repair places in Chatham, so I looked at the top ten sites. More than half were sites that just directed you to other sites that directed you to other sites, etc.
• Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30-6:00pm, followed by a dance from 7:00pm-11:00pm featuring Tim McLean. Everyone Welcome.
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form, and real good speed on “He boosts your confidence their pitches,” said Atkinson no matter how you pitch,” who is working on the fastball said Goldsmith, one of the and change up with his young area’s top baseball prospects. pitchers, avoiding breaking “He’s been teaching us new pitches for the time being. grips to get better movement “What I’m really looking on the ball.” at is trying to For the Wolver- “What I’m really lookkeep their form ines, it’s easy to ing at is trying to keep so they don’t listen and take get sore arms the technical ad- their form so they don’t or hurt themvice from Atkin- get sore arms or hurt selves. That’s son because of themselves. That’s a a big problem the experience big problem with young with young and passion for kids, but this is a good kids, but this is a the game he good group and Ian Kennedy/Special to The Chatham Voice brings to the group and they’ve they’ve come Bill Atkinson watches on as Wolverines pitcher Connor Goldsmith throws at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham. come a long way.” field. a long way,” “It’s really cool - Bill Atkinson added the John them, they’ll improve as they he said any of Chatham-Kent’s to hear from a McGregor grad- get bigger and stronger, and success stories would do. guy that has the experience uate, who was inducted into have a chance to move on in “It’s more or less my way of he has,” said Goldsmith. “It the Chatham Sports Hall of the game.” saying thank you to Chatham shows you how hard you Fame in 1999. Atkinson would know, as for giving me the opportunity have to work to get to that According to Atkinson, for he’s one of only a handful to do what I did,” said Atkinwww customwindow on ca point, hearing the things he many on the Western Coun- of baseball players from the son. “Fergie Jenkins would be knows about the game.” ties Wolverines team, six of area to crack the professional the same, Doug Melvin would Bill Atkinson quietly takes whom hail from Chatham, the ranks. For the former Major be the same; everyone chips in the praise, but he’s also the sky is the limit, if they contin- Leaguer, coaching the next in their own way. We don’t refirst to return it, saying he sees ue to work hard and soak in crop of potential stars is his ally care to be recognized for a lot of potential in several of the information they’re given. way to give back, something it, but we’re here to help.” the Western Counties pitch“If they pay atteners. tion to their coaches, “Right now we’ve got a few what Brendan Spen- Looking to Start Your Own Business? You may be eligible for . . . guys that have real good ce and I are teaching The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) Program Continued from page 16
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