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It was then he learned of the fate of his teammates and the others who died in the crash. Most people don’t survive such catastrophic trauma – injuries that also included several broken vertebrae – and Dahlgren doesn’t take what many call a “miracle” for granted. “I’ll always be grateful,” he added. Even before the accident, Dahlgren was no stranger to adversity. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age four, but he never let it stop him from playing the game he loved. Born in Moosejaw and raised in Saskatoon, Dahlgren told a story of once being cut from the best team in his age group, as organizers thought his disease would distract other players. He ended up making the second-tier team and in the first game against the team that didn’t want him, he scored a hat trick. “It was retaliation in a good sense,” he explained with a grin. “Positive in a good way.” Dahlgren said looking on the bright side was “ingrained in him at a young age. “My parents taught me to focus on the things I can control,” he explained, adding he’s learned to accept the things he can’t control. The Humboldt crash is one of those. But while it has shaped Dahl-
gren’s life, the unspeakable tragedy doesn’t define it. Again, he has turned a negative into a life-changing positive. The hardest part of the ordeal, Dahlgren said, was not being able to attend the funerals of his teammates as he was still recovering. But he said he goes back to Humboldt whenever he can and stays in close contact with his other surviving teammates. He said he’s done his best to honour the memories of those who died. Dahlgren was recruited by York University in his last year with the Broncos and was brought on despite his injuries. He’s now in the second year of a commerce degree at York. He works out and practices with the hockey team but has yet to be cleared to play contact. The dogged athlete follows a rigorous rehabilitation regime – he was skating a month after the accident — and is scheduled for another assessment by team doctors in February. Dahlgren, a prairie boy now turned Torontonian, plans on becoming a chiropractor after finishing at York. He wants to specialize in sports medicine and “give back.” He also plans on continuing work with ‘Dahlgren’s Diabeauties’ – a program he started as a teen to help youngsters with diabetes live normal lives and achieve their dreams.
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By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
As council gets down to the business of finalizing this year’s municipal budget this week, it received feedback from the public at five draft budget presentations around the municipality recently. The fifth and final one took place at the Active Lifestyle Centre in Chatham on Jan. 23, with about 40 citizens present. Residents learned the draft budget contains a 4.99-per-cent proposed tax increase. Municipal officials said the increase is made up of a combination of infrastructure funding, provincial downloading, cost of
living, and disaster mitigation needs. If council cuts nothing out of the budget this week, that would translate to a tax increase of about $144 on the typical average home in C-K, valued at $171,000. Administration and councillors present at the ALC meeting received only a few questions from residents in attendance. One addressed the proposed increase in municipal staff, four of which would factor in the tax hike. Don Shropshire, CAO for the municipality, said most positions proposed are to deal with big-ticket projects. “We have about $13 mil-
lion in capital projects coming up. We need people to manage those projects,” he said. “It’s cost avoidance; if we don’t hire, we’d have to look at contracting them out.” Louis Roesch of the Kent Federation of Agriculture suggested the municipality’s proposed hiring of a drainage assistant be done with the latest in bridge technology in mind. He said utilizing composite materials and structuring could save the municipality millions, and suggested the person hired be versed in that area. Brock McGregor, chair of the municipal budget committee, said the input from the public sessions is valuable.
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Brock McGregor, chair of the municipal budget committee, left, addresses the public at the Active Lifestyle Centre over the proposed budget, while Chatham-Kent administration personnel Don Shropshire, CAO; and Gord Quinton, CFO look on.
“We do appreciate the public feedback on some of the ways they see opportunities for cost savings,” he said. “It’s something we look at every year. Whether we start at two per cent or five per
cent, that responsibility to find a better way to do things does not change.” Each year, the budget process is a balancing act. “You see a wide variety of opinions on what investment and affordability
means. Some people who use infrastructure daily or for their business, that’s what’s most important to them,” he said, as farmers consider rural bridge and road infrastructure crucial. Continued on page 7
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Prepared for viruses The potential spread of the coronavirus, which first surfaced in China, has become a concern in Canada after two confirmed cases in Toronto. The virus, which is being described as presenting with severe flu symptoms, can be deadly to the elderly, the very young and people with chronic diseases and compromised immune systems. But as Chatham-Kent Health Alliance CEO Lori Marshall explained, the health-care community is much better prepared to deal with a potential outbreak after the SARS experience in 2003. Infectious disease control in hospitals, through the health unit and in doctors’ offices is much better than it was before, and if people follow common sense hygiene and cough/sneeze measures like frequent hand washing, coughing into your bent elbow and staying home when you have a fever, it will help keep the spread down. Many people feel they are indispensable at work and think their bosses will not appreciate them taking a sick day. Taking the sick day and keeping your germs at home, however, is the best way to protect your boss and coworkers from a bigger illness outbreak – from the common cold to the flu, and worse – and they will probably thank you for it. If you have an elderly relative, friend or neighbour that lives alone, make sure to check on them when you can to ensure they are weathering flu season without needing a trip to the ER. Refraining from shaking hands at work, at church or out in public is also a good idea along with the frequent hand washing. All these measures are common sense during flu season and even more important with potential coronavirus outbreaks. Our globe is shrinking, and travel to Europe, Asia and other regions is more common in our global economy. In an airport, bus terminal or train station, germs can be spread easily far and wide so the more precautions taken, the safer our community will be from outbreaks. So if someone coughs or sneezes beside you, you probably shouldn’t run screaming from the room to the first hot shower you can find, but it would be wise to wash your hands thoroughly, eat healthy, drink plenty of water and get adequate sleep. That’s Flu Season Survival 101.
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More wasteful spending? Sir: At the Jan. 13 Chatham-Kent council meeting, a report from John Norton, C-K’s general manager of community development, was made to the mayor and council in regard to the results of some environmental assessment/testing done on property bordering the old Navistar site. The report was presented in manner that was obviously intended to be a good news story, one that lent support and perhaps even optimism to the dreams of Mayor Canniff for a new sports complex on the old industrial site. To read the report, one is led to believe that the Navistar site is safe, contaminant-free and construction-ready. However, upon closer inspection, the report raises far more questions than answers. One has to presume that this work was done in preparation for a future sports complex given that numerous references
were made to the project itself and the Navistar site, which have been linked together for quite some time. Therein lies the main concern around this environmental assessment. Mayor Canniff has made it very clear that the sports complex project would not go forward without first securing funding that has been applied for from both the provincial and federal governments. Without this funding, no sports complex! So unless the mayor and council know some big secret that they are not sharing, why would they go ahead and direct the spending of $250,000 to conduct this testing on lands that may never be used or owned by the municipality? Why would this work have not been delayed until it is determined that the funding is a go, the project is a go, and
the environmental assessment is actually required? There was no requirement to do it now, but now that it has been spent, it risks being wasted. Next, and even more perplexing: why was the money spent on perimeter property that may not even be used in the project? The results of this assessment – while indicating “manageable risk” on the neighboring property – do not in any way guarantee that the Navistar site is contaminant free. Yes, migration of risk from one property to another can happen, but it is not a given and cannot be assumed. Even if there was migration of contaminants, it’s highly likely that the source site has higher levels of contamination than the perimeter migration site. Should the project in fact go ahead, the Navistar site will still require
the same environmental assessments (and associated costs) to ascertain that it is clean and safe to build on. Again, why was this quarter million dollar premature action taken? Also, the municipality does not own the Navistar site on which they hope to build the project. What if Navistar won’t sell it? What if the price tag they put on it is too high? These are all questions that should have been answered before a dime was invested into this project, let alone $250,000. Upon presenting the report, Mr. Norton suggested that the assessments needed to be done, in the manner that they were, by the municipality, “regardless of who” takes over the site or “whether it ends up owned by us or someone privately buys it and redevelops it.” Sadly, that is just not the case.
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Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is reminding residents the Ontario government plans to officially phase out red
and white health cards as of July 1. In an effort to better protect the health system against fraud, red and white health cards will no longer be accepted for On-
tario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) services as of this date. There are approximately 300,000 red and white health cards in circulation across the province. For those who still
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senior levels of government funding programs, you have to spend municipal dollars,” he said. “We see that as another pressure on this budget this year, but it makes sense to put money aside when you are going to be able to access the pro-
vincial and federal money.” One area the public has not seen so far is the police section of the budget. Last year, that section topped $32 million. McGregor said handling the police budget is unique for council.
“Police are a separate arm of the municipality. Council isn’t able to review the budget and remove several items in the same way we are with fire and emergency services and other municipal departments,” he explained. “We basically have
the options of accepting it or not accepting it. They can alter their budget again and resubmit. That’s the way the Policing Act works.” He anticipated seeing the police budget Wednesday evening.
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“For others, really the cost side is what they’re concerned about. The challenge is always finding the balance between those two things.” McGregor said flood mitigation spending has been a topic of discussion at several of the public meetings. The municipality has to invest more than $500,000 in it in order to receive senior levels of government funding, he said. “It’s a huge one, especially with what’s been going on in January. Sometimes, to access
Why not wait to assess? Continued from page 6
Yes, an environmental assessment would have needed to be done by whomever buys the property, but if that someone is someone other than Chatham-Kent, then the responsibility and cost for any environmental assessment and subsequent clean up is all on that other buyer. There was no reason or incentive for C-K to do that work or spend that money – on the perimeter site or the Navistar site – unless C-K was going to own it and build on it. But they don’t, and they just may never own it or need to own it. Perhaps there is something else that the municipality is not saying that can logically explain their decision to direct the testing of properties next to the Navistar site. If not, this expenditure was completely unnecessary and unwise. By all indications, this was just another very costly and poor management decision that was not based on sound business metrics, but rather on over-optimism, hope and, sadly, taxpayer disrespect. C-K’s elected representatives are acting like they are betting with house money and not their own, and while that is essentially how most of today’s politicians conduct themselves, C-K taxpayers deserve far better. Rick Youlton Chatham
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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on February 19, 2020, at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8. Description of Land(s)
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All lands are in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the following are the geographic descriptions and municipal addresses. 1.
Roll # 3650-110-002-07800 Pt Lt 13, Con 1 (Front) (Raleigh) As In 372329 Raleigh; Subject To Execution 89-1163, If Enforceable; Subject To Execution 92-0800, If Enforceable. Being 23309 Dillon Rd, (Chatham). P.I.N. 00884 0015 (LT). Assessment: IX 137,000
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Roll # 3650-140-010-70000 LTS 1 & 2, BLK A, PLAN 196; HARWICH. Being 8602 Talbot Trail, (Cedar Springs). P.I.N. 00940-0122 (LT). Assessment: CT 65,000
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Roll # 3650-441-005-00800 LT 5 RCP 787; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 110 Water Street, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N. 00561 0293 (LT). Assessment: RTP 44,000 Roll # 3650-442-008-18900 PT LT 14-15, 30-31 PL 366 BEING PART 4, 24R-2054; CHATHAM-KENT. PT LT 15-16, 29-30 PL 366 AS IN 543555; CHATHAM-KENT. Being 64 Garnet Street, (Wallaceburg). P.I.N.S 00582 0101 (LT) & 00582 0112 (LT). Assessment: IT 497,000
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Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, bank draft, or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated property taxes and any taxes that may be applicable such as the land transfer tax. The lands do not include mobile homes situate on the lands. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. A copy of the prescribed form of tender is on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent website, www.chatham-kent.ca and on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Title Amy McLellan, Manager Revenue or Matthew Torrance, Deputy Treasurer Address of Municipality or Board
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315 King Street West, P O Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8 www.chatham-kent.ca Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act.
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Five organizations, along with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Employment and Social Services are coming together to offer free personal support worker certificate training for qualified students. An upcoming session of this program will be of-
fered in Chatham with a start date of Feb. 10. The growing demand for PSW care is felt in all communities across the Erie St. Clair LHIN region, and this program is a way for students to obtain a PSW certificate at no cost to themselves. Students will also be paid to attend the course for the first four weeks.
For those students who do not wish to take the full PSW course, there is an option to graduate as a home support worker (HSW) in four weeks. The location for the course varies and will move throughout the ESC LHIN region. PSWs are essential in helping patients remain at home, assisting in de-
livering home and community care, and providing services in long-term care and retirement homes, according to officials at the LHIN. SE Career College of Health and PSW programs are registered and approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The program starting
Feb. 10 in Chatham includes four weeks of paid HSW training, from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and five months of PSW training from Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This opportunity is made possible through the financial support of the sponsoring organizations. Those interested in the PSW or HSW program can contact any of the sponsoring organizations
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Backyard Mission seeks new project for 2020 By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Generally, if something sounds too good to be true, it is. Mike Maroney, pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Chatham, said that’s not the case with Backyard Missions. First Presbyterian teams up with First Christian Reformed Church to conduct the Backyard Missions Project each year. They undertake a joint mission project in the city of Chatham. Over two days, a group of volunteers transforms the outside of a house for an individual in need. They are on the lookout for their 12th project, which is slated to take place this August. Maroney said one of the most challenging parts of the annual effort is finding the right project and getting people to apply. “Oddly enough, one of the more difficult things is finding a project,” he said. “We do get people who exceed what we do, a fair number of them. We had one lady show us a disas-
trous amount of mold in her home. We feel bad.” But that’s outside of their scope. “We don’t tackle inside work. We don’t do roofs. We can’t really replace windows and doors,” Maroney said. “Generally speaking, we’re doing repairs outside. We’ve built wheelchair ramps, done fences. Some of it is more than just cosmetic. “We want a sufficient amount of work that the person would never be able to do on their own. Whether that’s due to health or age, whatever,” he added. There is no charge. The work is all voluntary. “Others think there has to be a catch,” Maroney said. “There are absolutely no strings attached. There is no cost. It’s simply an act of kindness.” The people of the Backyard Mission Project just want enough work to keep them busy for two days, helping someone who would otherwise not be able to do the work themselves. For info, visit www.firstchatham.org.
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Backyard Mission volunteers Gabriella Heather and Erica Richards scrape paint off windows as part of the Aug. 9 and 10 project at 166 Forest St. in Chatham in 2019. Volunteers from First Presbyterian Church and First Christian Reformed Church are seeking another worthy home for this year to help with outdoor projects – at no charge to the homeowners.
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Chatham-Kent Health Alliance officials say they’ve already seen a surge from this year’s flu season, and were able to handle it without an issue. This year, the alliance received $300,000 in surge funding from the
province, enabling the organization to open five additional hospital beds during surge season. Greg Aarssen, head of the hospital board, said in recent weeks, the demand for beds increased as flu patients were admitted for care. “The demand for our beds was at or approaching capacity. These things
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Chatham’s Unique Downtown Community Centre As a busy person spending a lot of time doing computer work, I noticed that over the years the pounds increased and the inches expanded. It’s the sign of the times for a lot of us, but we must take heed. Health is everything, and it should come first. To coincide with HEART MONTH and to synchronize with the great work of THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION, we at DCC are instigating a wonderful FUN activity that everyone can participate in. The DCC’s 100 MILE- MALL WALK CHALLENGE. THIS ACTIVITY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND TO ALL AGES. And as we tend to gravitate more and more to ONLINE shopping to buy everything from pizza to toothpaste, it is becoming a SOCIAL HEALTH EPIDEMIC of a different nature. Yes, it’s convenient to shop online, for our minds perhaps, but not for our health. FORGET ONLINE SHOPPING. STAND UP! GET UP! GO OUT! GO SHOPPING ON FOOT! NOT ONLINE. It will not only be more exciting, but you will also get an opportunity to meet more people, spend less and your heart and health will improve. In short, you don’t need to walk briskly, or for long periods to gain benefits for aerobic fitness, flexibility and strength, regular walking CAN also keep your weight down. We’re an impatient lot so it’s common to think about short-term gains
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The women’s ministry of Evangel Community Church in Chatham is plugging into an event it would like to share: IF: Gathering 2020. The ministry is live streaming the Dallas event into the church Feb. 7 and 8.
“It’s to try to have two days where woman can come together and forget about social media and all the noise and chaos going on in their lives and just focus on the message of Jesus,” Lori Gall, a member of Evangel’s women’s ministry, said. IF: Gathering is an annual event. Some churches will live stream it, as
Evangel is doing this year, while others will play portions of the event at a later date. Gall said this is the first year Evangel has become involved. It evolved out of a rebuilding of the women’s ministry. “The women’s ministry at Evangel had disbanded for a little bit. We came
back together in September, and had a big event rooted in hymn. About 200 women came out,” she said. “A lot of women felt lost and said they feel alone and are struggling with relationship issues, with family issues, and even just not having friends,” she said. “To me, that’s sad. I hate to see women
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from the live streaming and converse.” On the Friday night, the streaming starts at 7 p.m. Gall said the Saturday features a full slate. Cost is $10 per person, but for women staying at the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre, admission is free. Gall said the fee is just to cover expenses. “We are not doing it to make money at all. It’s really about the connection,” she said. “If someone wants to attend and even $10 is too much, if they contact the church, they will be taken care of. It’s about getting that message; it’s not about the money.” To register, visit https:// evengelwomensministry. iflocal.com or visit the church office at 76 Sandys St. in Chatham.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020
Less waiting for EMS at ER By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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From left, Donald MacLellan, general manager, Chatham-Kent EMS; Terry Dejonge, unit clinical leader, emergency department, CKHA; Pauline McFadden, registered nurse, emergency department; and Natalie Clark, clinical manager, emergency department celebrate a 45-per-cent reduction in EMS offload times at the Chatham emergency department since March of last year.
Local health and EMS officials say they’ve made a great deal of progress in offload times for ambulances at local emergency departments. Since March, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) reports such times dropped by 45 per cent, from an average time of 42 minutes to 23 minutes.
Don MacLellan, general manager of Chatham-Kent EMS, said the large improvement is due to a combination of factors and efforts from EMS and the CKHA. “It’s because of great work we’ve established here with emergency department leadership. Paramedics are able to be turned around fairly quickly to be put back out into the community and to be available to serve the public.”
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Student art on display
By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
Students in Grade 11 at Chatham-Kent Secondary School in Chatham had a unique opportunity in their English class to use art to sum up what they learned about First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies. The art pieces created in class were showcased for the first time at the Thames Art Gallery during the opening of the Legends are the Rivers That Take Us Home exhibit that runs until March 15. According to Denise Helmer-Johnston, Secondary Special Projects Teacher – Indigenous Studies – for the Lambton Kent District School Board, the students at CKSS participated in a series of art workshops that encouraged them to express their feelings on the issues they explored. “We have had a project running in the LKDSB that incorporates art in the English classroom. Anishinaabe artist, Jay Soule, also known as Chippewar, spent three days with students at CKSS this semester talking about issues pertinent to Indigenous people and then he helped the students create pieces that allowed them to voice their opinion about topics relevant to the course,” Helmer-Johnston said. “The students were then given this extraordinary opportunity to have their pieces featured in the newest exhibition at the Thames Art Gallery: Stories Are the Roads that Take Us
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CKSS Grade 11 student Jennaya Bechard stands beside the art piece her group did for English Class called Project Generation Alpha.
Home by guest curator Cara Eastcott.” The students’ art is featured on the second floor of the gallery and is entitled Cultural Transmission, 2020. The gallery was full on a recent Friday night with students and family members, as well as the participants in this year’s Art Crawl.
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Students warm to the challenge
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One student, Jennaya Bechard, was at the exhibit to see her group’s art piece that depicted a pregnant Indigenous female on a background of pictures and stories cut out that tell of the issues and concerns they face daily. “At first doing an art piece in English class, it was a little strange because I’m not a big art person but as we got doing it, it became fun and interesting how we were learning things as we were doing it,” Bechard said.
She said her group of five students decided to something about the next generation and that is why they titled their piece, ‘Generation Alpha.’ “The pregnant mother pictured is worried about all the bad things around her that could affect her child and her child’s future as an Indigenous person, and we tried to mix a little mixed media by using the pictures and having them pop out of the background a little bit to make it look clustered and show there was a lot to worry about,” Bechard explained.
Working with Soule and seeing the art pieces he created was a great experience, Bechard noted, and “being able to work with him and him give us some ideas was really cool.” The students spent several days with Soule. The entire experience was a good one according to Bechard. “It’s weird for me because tonight, people keep coming up to me and asking me if this is my piece and I tell them my group did it, and it’s cool. I’ve never seen something I’ve done showcased at a
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A second Chatham-Kent Secondary School that hangs on display in the Thames Art Gallery.
gallery like this.” The group who worked on the Project Generation
Alpha piece included Bechard, Michelle Bueckert-Stewart, Paylie Dau-
phin, Ethan Labadie, and Abbigail Stoner.
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The Jubilee Chorus is beginning rehearsals for its Spring Season, and new members are
always welcome. No experience is necessary and no auditions are required. The chorus meets weekly on Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to
9 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church (85 William St. S., Chatham. Call Cynthia Luimes at 519-397-3318 for more
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Third Street Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Notice of Study Completion The Municipality has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the rehabilitation of the Third Street Bridge located within the community of Chatham. The project has been completed in accordance with the requirements of Schedule C projects as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment planning process. The study included the following key components:
A review of background information to confirm the need for the rehabilitation or replacement of the bridge. An inventory of the engineering and environmental conditions. Development and evaluation of alternative design options to implement the improvements. A comparative evaluation of the design options and recommendation of a preferred option.
As part of the class EA process a consultation program was undertaken to seek input on the projects from directly affected residents, review agencies, general public and First Nations Communities. Public Information Centres were held on June 26th, 2019 and November 21st, 2019 to provide the community an opportunity for input on the project.
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Through the evaluation of design alternatives, the preferred option is to replace the bridge superstructure while utilizing the existing bridge substructure. The following design elements will be incorporated into the replacement structure.
The bridge will be a fixed span configuration and will not function as a moveable bridge following replacement of the superstructure. The deck cross section will consist of 3.5m wide traffic lanes (2 lanes in each direction) and 2.0 m wide sidewalks on each side. Span lengths of the existing structure and average soffit and road elevations are to be maintained. The design will maintain existing hydraulic capacity and navigational clearance. No restrictions to network connectivity – all forms of vehicular traffic will be accommodated. Pedestrian pathway connection under the bridge will be closed during construction. The intent is to match the aesthetics of the existing bridge, including open railings to allow views of the river from the bridge. The existing plaques will be salvaged for potential reuse.
By this notice, the Environmental Study Report for this work will be placed on public record on January 21st, 2020 for public review at the following location: 315 King Street West Chatham, Ontario N7M 5K8
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Mr. Jason Cikatricis, C.E.T Infrastructure and Engineering Services Municipality of Chatham-Kent 315 King Street West Chatham, On N7M 5K8 Phone:(519)360-1998 email: jasonci@chatham-kent.ca
The class EA process entitles members of the public, interested groups, and review agencies who have significant concerns about the proposed project, to request the Minister of the Environment. Conservation and Parks (MECP) to issue an order to comply with Part II of the EA Act. Should no Part II Order requests be submitted to the Minster of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the work undertaken in preparing this report represents the completion of the Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for the improvements to the Third Street Bridge. The Municipality may proceed to implementation.
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CKHA, EMS work to fix issue Continued from page 16
“We’re very impressed with the collaboration we have established with the
CKHA. It’s a testament to the results we are seeing.” MacLellan said mapping of patient flow through the emergency departments took place, and as a result, patients are being triaged much more quickly. Lori Marshall, president and CEO of the CKHA,
said a nurse has been dedicated to handle the offloading of patients from ambulances at the Chatham campus of CKHA. “Rather than relying on nurses who may be caring for other patients when the ambulance arrives, we have implemented an offload nurse,” she said.
MacLellan said the Chatham campus sees an average of about 25 ambulance visits a day. Factoring in 19 minutes less time on average per visit, that puts the ambulances back in service for nearly eight additional hours a day rather than being tied up at the hospital.
MacLellan said offloading wait times were not an issue at the Wallaceburg campus, as the emergency department there averages about five ambulances a day. “All the work that has been done is reflective of the Chatham site. We have a well-oiled machine
at the Wallaceburg site. The volumes are not the same,” he said. In Chatham, the 25 ambulance visits are part of an average of 105 ER visits a day by the public, Marshall said. During the flu surge season, that number climbs to about 140.
COLD WEATHER PET TIPS The cold weather is officially here and with this change in temperature comes the responsibility of keeping our pets toasty warm. Below are some useful cold weather safety tips. 1. Never leave your pet alone in a cold car. Cars hold in the cold, acting like refrigerators, which can cause your pet to freeze to death. 2. Keep your pets warm. If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet. Although some breeds can withstand colder temperatures, it is important to supply adequate housing. 3. Keep animals away from puddles. They may contain ethylene glycol found in antifreeze which can be fatal if ingested. BEWARE OF SNOW! 4. Keep your pets away from bodies of water. With melting ice and rising water levels, Try to stop your pet from lakes can be extremely dangerous for you and your pet. eating snow as much as 5. Wipe your pet’s paws and underside after being outside. Salt and ice melt can irritate and burn, and also be fatal if ingested. possible. Even if it looks 6. Be aware of cats seeking warmth under vehicle hoods. Try knocking on the hood of your car to scare them away. clean, it doesn’t mean it’s 7. Don’t let your dog off leash especially during a snowstorm. They can easily lose their scent and get lost. safe. Eating snow can cause 8. A warm place to sleep. Ensure your pet has a thick, cozy bed or blanket away from any drafts and off the cold floors. gastrointestinal problems 9. Dress for the weather. Use booties and winter sweaters to help keep your pets warm during outdoor excursions. like diarrhea and vomiting. 10.Prepare an emergency pet survival kit. You never know when a storm might keep you from being able to leave the house for extended periods.
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Cats are resorceful creatures with good survival skills. But when the cold chill of winter sets in they are vulnerable to hazards.
Each dog deals with the cold differently. Depending on your dog’s breed, age and health condition, your trusted companion could be extra-sensitive to cold temperatures. Never push your dog beyond its limits when it comes to weather sensitivity. Before venturing outdoors, protect your dog’s paws from the salt used on city streets and sidewalks. Invest in tiny boots specially designed for dogs. If your pup refuses to keep them on, avoid walking in areas with too much salt on the ground. Furthermore, consider dressing your furry friend in a warm coat to help preserve its body heat. Some pet-sized snowsuits will even cover your dog’s paws. In periods of extreme cold weather, prefer frequent short walks to ensure that your four-legged friend gets enough exercise. Finally, if you notice that your dog’s fur is wet after a stroll outdoors, make sure to dry it thoroughly with a towel or blow dryer. Focus on the paws, belly and ears, and take the opportunity to inspect the pads under Fido’s feet for any signs of injury. Remove ice, salt and caked mud from your pet’s paws and coat immediately. Before walks, put Vaseline or doggie shoes on your dog’s paws; wipe the Vaseline off when back inside. 222 Grand Ave. West, Chatham (519) 354-0222 grandwestvet@gmail.com • www.grandwestvet.com
Letting your cat outside when it’s cold: Your cat’s fur coat only really works when it’s dry. If your cat’s fur gets matted from being wet or snowy it can’t trap heat among the hair filters like it should. You can try using a hair dryer to dry them off quickly but most cats won’t tolerate that, try a nice rub down with a warm towel as an alternative. Check their paws to make sure there isn’t salt stuck between their toes which can be toxic or for bits of sharp ice which can cause cuts. Wipe down their fur and feet. Longhair cats are prone to getting snowballs on their bellies and the long fur between their toes can cause discomfort and slow them down. Regular brushing can help keep their fur from matting and redistribute their natural oilsl. Keep the patches of fur in between your cat’s toes well trimmed. Bath Time? Have an emergency shelter outside, a small doghouse or even a Rubbermaid type container that’s small enough to trap heat but big enough for your kitty to get inside will do. Make sure it’s a water tight container, and regularly check to see if feral cats or racoons have moved in.
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Theatre Kent presenting wartime drama The Chatham Voice
Theatre Kent will be taking audiences on a trip to the past with their production of The Dresser, Feb. 6 to 8 at the Kiwanis Theatre, beginning at 7:30 p.m. As the Second World War raged, the British government decided on a unique propaganda effort. Theatres large and small were encouraged to remain open, even as the air raid sirens sounded, and professional Shakespearean theatrical companies were sent across England to remind residents they were not only in a battle for survival, but in a battle to preserve the nation’s cultural heritage as well. Ronald Harwood’s play tells the story of an aging actor’s personal assistant and his extreme efforts to ensure that the show – and the actor – will go on. The play was first performed in Manchester in 1980, before moving to London’s West End, where actor Tom Courtenay received a Tony award for best actor as the dresser, Norman. Three years later, it was made into a film starring Albert Finney and Courtenay, who reprised his role. In this production, actor Dan
White is taking on the lead role of Norman, who has been with the company for 16 years, taking care of Sir’s every need and ensuring that Norman’s own safe world of the theatre remains intact. Director Karen Robinet said The Dresser is an actor’s play, and the talented ensemble bringing the show to life at the Kiwanis Theatre are from across Chatham-Kent and beyond. Former Theatre Kent member Dan O’Hagan is taking on the role of Sir, the aging star and producer of this particular Shakespearean company. O’Hagan is driving in from St. Thomas to play Sir, which he called the “role of a lifetime.” Robinet said the roles of Norman and Sir are particularly demanding, but added both White and O’Hagan are more than up to the task of breathing life into the characters. In addition to the two leads, newcomer Deb FitzGerald is appearing as Her Ladyship, Sir’s life partner, while Dawn Boudreau is playing Madge, the company’s stage manager. The production is Theatre Kent’s entry into the Western Ontario Drama League Festival, and will be publicly adjudicated
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Dan White, left, and Dan O’Hagan rehearse a scene for Theatre Kent’s production of The Dresser, which runs at the Kiwanis Theatre Feb. 6 to 8.
following the Friday night performance by Mark Mooney. Also appearing in the show are Lauren Ellacott, Tom Coatsworth, Cade Robinet, Tony Erdyli, Mark Stacey and Steve Reinhardus. The poignant drama offers audiences an opportunity to peek behind the curtains of wartime British theatre, and also provides some humour along the way. Tickets for the show are available through the
Capitol Theatre box office, online at www.cktickets.com or by calling 519-354-8338. They will
Cash Box Kings coming to Chatham The Chatham Voice
The Cash Box Kings are bona fide blues royalty, and they are coming to Chatham. Co-led by Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar Wilson, and Madison, Wisconsin-based songwriter, harmonica giant and singer Joe Nosek, the band plays raw and unvarnished house-rocking blues. Wilson’s gritty vocals and
Nosek’s powerhouse harmonica fuel their original songs. With their top shelf musicianship and trademark good humor, The Cash Box Kings are a one-of-a-kind blues band. In the words of MOJO magazine, the band is “flawless.” Mixing tough Chicago and Delta blues, jumping proto-rock ‘n’ roll, and steamrolling “bluesabilly” (their
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4-H: More than farm animal showcase By Chris White Special to The Voice
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Cheryl Stewart and St. Andrew’s resident Bob Austin showcase some of the 63 Sherpa blankets she and several anonymous donors gave to St. Andrew’s Residence recently. Stewart was able to raise funds for the blankets through social media and her business Brooklyn’s Bedding.
Straight Talk with Nathan McKinlay “Your wishes. Your way” There are times in all of our careers, when we pause and reflect on the meaning of our work. Often, for funeral directors, this happens at 4 am when we return back home to bed after a transfer from a nursing home or a private residence. One of the more meaningful experiences in my career, as is often the case for funeral directors, began with a tragedy. There was a car accident. Two vehicles were involved, each with one driver and no passengers. One driver died. One driver lived, but had to be hospitalized. As is often the case when one’s loved one is taken from them without any warning, the family was in shock. They arranged for a day of visitation and a funeral. Their loved one – let’s call him John – was well known and the afternoon visitation was very busy. It was during this period of afternoon visitation that I received a call from the other driver – let’s call him Phil. What many may not realize was that Phil was grieving. When people think of grief, they often associate it with those closest to the person who died – their family and friends. Nobody had really considered what Phil was going through. Phil was sobbing when we spoke on the phone. He wanted to know if it was okay for him to come to the funeral home and pay his respects. Often in the case of a tragedy, those who suffer a loss will look for an avenue or a person to project blame. Some people find comfort in having someone to blame, as it allows them to continue to live within the narrative of cause and effect and makes some sense out of the actual chaos. This is not necessarily healthy but is quite common. John’s family, however, was not looking for someone to blame. When I asked them if it was okay for Phil to come visit, they said yes. We booked a private time between visiting periods for Phil to come and meet the family. He arrived in a wheelchair, bruised and sobbing. His injuries had been severe. He had been confined to the hospital up until now. The guilt on his face was palpable. Phil made it to about the centre of the lobby when John’s family approached him. Phil’s sobs increased and his guilt from the tragedy seemed to overpower him. I will never forget what happened next. John’s family surrounded Phil’s wheelchair and encased him in a hug. Everyone was crying now, Phil and John’s family alike. You could hear the relief in Phil’s voice as John’s family embraced him. This was one of the most healing moments I have ever witnessed. I only wish more families would embrace tragedy the way John’s family did: to meet it with forgiveness. They could have dismissed Phil’s request. They didn’t. I believe that that choice was instrumental in their healing, which is why it registers as one of the meaningful moments in my career.
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For older adults in Chatham-Kent, particularly those new to the municipality, the Active Lifestyle Centre (ALC) in Chatham is hosting its annual Connect – Older Adults Resource Fair on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes speakers, information sharing, giveaways and a free lunch for all older adults. The public is invited to attend, with more than 80 booths featuring resources and services to assist with all activities of daily living and all stages of care. Transportation to the event via CHAP can be arranged 48 hours in advance by calling 519-354-6221, ext. 242. For more information, go to activelifestylecentre.org.
A new year can mean resolutions, and resolutions can mean trying something new. If you or someone you know are between the ages of eight to 21 and are looking for some new experiences, why not? Would you consider 4-H? 4-H is not just about showing farm animals (although that is something you can do, but not the only thing). It’s a non-profit positive youth development organization that spans 70 countries across the world and 10 provinces across the country. For more than a century, 4-H Ontario has been working to build youth as leaders within their communities and assets to the world. With roots in rural Ontario, today 4-H Ontario is open to all youth across the province of all backgrounds. In 4-H, youth and screened, engaged volunteer leaders come together to learn about
selected topics through fun hands-on activities and mentorship. There are also provincial camps, conferences, competitions and national and international travel opportunities available to further develop skills in leadership, business, self-confidence and more. Regular 4-H is open to everyone aged 10-21 and if you are between eight and 10 you can join Cloverbuds, which is an introduction to 4-H. Chatham-Kent 4-H is having its annual rally night on Feb. 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. This will take place in the Rudy Brown Gymnasium at the Ridgetown campus of the University of Guelph. Rally night is sign up night for 4-H where you can learn about all the clubs that will be offered for the coming year. More information can be found by e-mailing chathamkent4H@gmail.com or by checking out their website at https://4-hontario.ca/4h-in-my-area/ chatham-kent.aspx.
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Three soup kitchens – the Caring Kitchen from St. Ursula’s, the St. Vincent bag lunch program and the St. Agnes Church soup kitchen – each received $1,000. The Foundation of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance received $3,000, which is to be directed for a new bassinet fundraising program. T.J. Stables’ Acceptional Rider program received a $1,500 boost. The Portuguese Canadian Social Club received donations of $1,500 for a post-secondary bursary program, $2,000 for the club’s Folkloric Group, and $3,000 for landscape work. Recipients said the fund-
ing is appreciated. “Today is about partnerships. This is remarkable,” said the Foundation of CKHA’s Mary Lou Crowley.
Terry Jenkins of T.J. Stables said the Acceptional Riders program has 130 riders and 80 volunteers. “This is so appreciated,” she said of the donation.
Mike Gavin of Caring Kitchen said a donation of $1,000 could feed about 300 people at the soup kitchen. The festival, which took
place in late June of last year, marked the 40th anniversary of the event in Chatham. It featured sports activities, mass, a parade and the feast.
Chosen in consultation with Chatham-Kent During the month of Feb- Black Historical Society, ruary, the Chatham-Kent Tuesday movies are held Public Library is featur- at Chatham Branch at 2 ing special programming p.m.: in celebration of Black • Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. – FruitHistory valeLocal Station (14A) star2260Month. London Post Media 4 x 6.429 1-877-404-4246
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• Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. – Amistad (AA) starring Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey & Anthony Hopkins • Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. – Selma (PG) starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo
& Tim Roth Chatham Branch, in partnership with Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum, is also hosting “Black Women First: The Story of Bessie
Coleman” on Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to hear the story of Bessie Coleman, the first African-American female pilot, and then made a cardstock airplane.
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Organizers of the 2019 Our Lady of Fatima (OLOF) Festival gave back recently to the community. The committee donated $14,000 to various local charitable organizations and non-profits. OLOF committee member Maria Filomena Ventura said the fundraising was made possible by support from businesses for events at the festival. That included draws at the annual feast on the Sunday of the two-day festival. “We really are very lucky in Chatham-Kent,” Ventura said of the support from citizens and attendees.
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From left, Carlos Pisquem and Fatima Pisquem of the Portuguese Canadian Social Club, Mary Lou Crowley and Tyler Mercer of the Foundation of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Mike Gavin of Caring Kitchen, and Terry Jenkins of T.J. Stables accept a total of $14,000 in support from the Our Lady of Fatima Festival’s Maria Filomena Ventura recently.
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Serving Chatham & Area Since 1904 Wednesday, January 29: • “Caught in the net”, a presentation for families on the topics of Cyberbullying/Bullying, Sexting and the Law, Social Media Safety, Healthy Limits & Digital Boundaries, and Self Esteem & Consent. Presented by Restorative Justice at ACCESS Open Minds, 140 King St. W., Chatham. 7:00pm-8:30pm. No RSVP required. Thursday, January 30: • Open Euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome. Friday, January 31: • FREE PA Day for ages 4-10. 8:30am3:30pm at First Reformed Church, cnr of Lacroix and Indian Creek Rd., Chatham. Featuring Pet and Wildlife Rescue of Chatham & Mad Science, crafts, music, stories, exercises and sports. Lunch and snacks are provided at no cost. Please Call 519-351-0046 for early registration as space is limited. or email: reformedfirst@gmail.com. • Meat draw at 6:00pm at the Thamesville Legion, Victoria Rd., Thamesville. Everyone Welcome. • Meal (5:15pm-6:30pm), fun darts (7:30pm) and catch the ace (drawn at 6:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Choice of liver & onions, roast beef or fish & chips for $10. Everyone Welcome. Saturday, February 1: • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge 9:30am-11:00am. Everyone welcome! • Curl for Cancer at the Chatham Granite Club. Fun & prizes for all! Includes hot lunch, snacks and two 6-end games of curling. Registration Fee $20. $100 minimum in pledges. • Meat draw (4:00pm-6:00pm) and dance (4:30pm9:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dance featuring the Marquis. Everyone Welcome. Sunday, February 2: • Chatham Granite Club Brunch, 43 William St. N., Chatham. 10:30am=12:30pm. Adults $10. Children 4-10 years $5. Under 4 FREE. Monday, February 3: • Open Euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome. • The Chatham-Kent Film Group presents “And the Birds Rained Down” at Galaxy Cineplex Theatres. Two shows: 4:00pm and 7:00pm. $10 cash at the door. 519-359-8455. • Chatham-Kent Toast Masters meeting. A non-profit service club that offers members the chance to build their leadership and public speaking skills. 6:30pm7:45pm. Village on the Thames, 850 Grand Ave W., Chatham. Parking and entrance at the back of the building. 18 and over. Tuesday, February 4: • Tilbury Community Blood Donation Event - Tilbury Arena - Ryder Hall, 49 Bond Ave. 2:00pm-7:00pm. • The Suicide Prevention & Education Committee of Chatham-Kent will be hosting a safeTalk workshop. 5:30pm-9:00pm. Room 108, St. Clair College Chatham Campus. Must be 18 years to register. Please arrive on time, late entrance may effect certification. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/safe talk-training-tickets-89323367597. • Open Euchre (1:00pm), open shuffleboard (7:00pm) and two-person euchre (7:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome. Wednesday, February 5: • Calvary Church, 34 Victoria Ave at Barthe St. invites all ladies to their weekly Wednesday 9:30am COFFEE BREAK. We are starting a new book Comfort. Learn what the bible says to us while meeting new friends. Call 519-354-4235.
156 William St., Chatham www.peseski.com | 519.352.5120 •Pepper (1:00pm) and fun darts (7:30pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome. Thursday, February 6: • Open Euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Everyone Welcome. Friday, February 7: • Meat draw at 6:00pm at the Thamesville Legion, Victoria Rd., Thamesville. Everyone Welcome. Saturday, February 8: • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge 9:30am-11:00am. Everyone welcome! • RentSmart - Landlord Course. 9:30am-1:00pm at the Chatham Public Library - Chatham branch. Registration is required. Fees: $0 Association members, $75 for non-members. Contact: chathamkentlandlordassoc@gmail.com Sunday, February 9: • Classic Country Jamboree at the Merlin Legion. 3:00pm-7:00pm. Host band The Marquis. Delicious chicken dinner with all the trimmings! Bring your singing voice and dancing shoes! Call 519-476-5870. Bingo at the Ridgetown Legion. 2:00pm-4:00pm. $10 admission includes 4 cards. Jackpot $200. • St. Joseph’s K of C Council #10436 breakfast, 9:00am-11:30am at the Spirit and Life Centre (St. Josephs site), 184 Wellington St. W., Chatham. Serving all you can eat buffet with 2 meats, hash browns, scrambled eggs, french toast or pancakes, toast & fruit cocktail. 5050 draw and every 50th customers receives a free breakfast. Hawrick CWL Valentine Bake Sale also! $8/adult; $4/child 6-12. Children 5 and under free. Monday, February 10: • Chatham-Kent Toast Masters meeting. A non-profit service club that offers members the chance to build their leadership and public speaking skills. 6:30pm7:45pm. Village on the Thames, 850 Grand Ave W., Chatham. Parking and entrance at the back of the building. 18 and over. Wednesday, February 12: • The Honey Man (J, Schippers) will be at the Active Lifestyle Centre selling honey products 9:00am1:00pm.
Another great dining option for Chatham OK, we finally did it. We went to the Centro Wood-Fired Kitchen, a restaurant on St. Clair Street that opened up late last fall to much fanfare. It was a belated celebration of Mary Beth’s birthday, delayed as she had endured a nasty cough for about six weeks. And the idea came from my brother-in-law, Tom, and his wife, Delynne. It was a good one! I have had numerous friends post from the Centro about how good the food is, so it was past time to experience it for myself. I will say that before you even get in the door, you HAVE to make a reservation. It’s a popular spot, and it only opens for dinner at this point. Also, be aware of the limited parking on site. If you get a spot in the lot, consider yourself lucky. But there is plenty of nearby parking. Just don’t be one of those folks that creates his or her own parking spot, thereby making it difficult for others to drive past or get in and out of actual parking spots. And don’t be in a hurry to eat and exit, as the Centro is not an assembly-line-type restaurant. Instead, soak in the atmosphere. Enjoy the jazz music and warm, inviting interior. Appreciate the lighting and the
• Calvary Church, 34 Victoria Ave at Barthe St. invites all ladies to their weekly Wednesday 9:30am COFFEE BREAK. We are starting a new book Comfort. Learn what the bible says to us while meeting new friends. Call 519-354-4235. Thursday, February 13: • Unifor Local 127 Retiree Meeting. Friday, February 14: • 9th Annual “CONNECT” Older Adults Information Fair at the Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham. Over 75 booths, shuttles available.
Mark Allott, owner of Chatham’s Lloyd Bag Company, is seen with Luce Cools picking up his new 2019 Ram Crew Cab Sport. This is Mark’s 7th company vehicle from Luce. Enjoy the newest addition to your fleet and thank you for your local business!
• The Windsor Symphony Orchestra will perform “Vivaldi & Telemann” at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William St S., Chatham, 7:30pm. Explore the music of Barque giants Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann and Purcell. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets are available exclusively at the church office ($30/advance; $35/ door; students free) For info call 519-352-0010.
Free Tutoring every Tuesday night from 5:30pm7:30pm at First Reformed Church. 632 Lacroix St., Chatham. For info call Betty at 519-354-8902. Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com
artwork. Savour the aromas and let the anticipation build. If you are looking for a menu with a vast selection of options, this might not be the place for you. But if you are fine choosing between several sandwiches and burgers, as well as thin-crust pizzas and pasta dishes, you won’t be disappointed. For a table of six, four of us had pizzas, with take-home containers being a necessity for everyone except for the teenaged boy at the table. A hot chicken sandwich and a burger also made it to the table. They didn’t leave, however. My daughter commented that the chicken in her sandwich was the best she’d ever tasted. I cried a bit inside as that meant it was better than what she’s enjoyed off the Big Green Egg for years, but I tried her chicken sandwich and understood what she meant. Even the fries were special, as they were sprinkled with parmesan and garlic. We didn’t have appetizers, and half the table (including the teenaged boy) shared one dessert. We all left full, with our taste buds suitably sated as well.
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Obituary Allan Van Horne, born September 20, 1950 passed away peacefully on Monday January 27, 2020 at Meadow Park Nursing Home. Son of the late Earle and Mary Van Horne. Brother of Leona, Glenn, Ray, Donne, Marlene and Marilyn. Survived by sisters in law Nita, Marie and Bonnie. Allan will forever be loved and remembered as The Kiddies Pal (T.K.P.) by his many nieces , nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great as well. A special thank you to all the staff and residents of Meadow Park for their compassion and care and also to life time friend Roy Turner. R.I.P. T.K.P. you will be missed. Cremation has taken place with a Celebration of Life at the Van Horne Homestead at a future date. Online condolences are welcome at www.lifetransitions.ca
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At the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Saturday January 18th, 2020,
Florence Arnel
of Chatham in her 65th year. Cherished daughter of the late Daniel and Irene Bonneau. Beloved wife and best friend of Beverly “Woodstock” King. She was predeceased by her husband Wilf Arnel. Loving mother of Michelle Landuyt and her husband Brent, Laurie Sanderson and her husband Darryl, and Kim Lucio and her partner Wally Crowder, all of Chatham. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Hailee, Spencer, Tandis, Cameron, Jonathan, Ty and Hannah. Dear sister of Archie and Rosie Bonneau, Rose Jefferies, Cecile Taulty, Bernice O’Halloran, Paul and Deb Bonneau, and Edna and Jim Larsh. Dear aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington St West, Chatham, 519-352-2710, on Friday January 31st, 2020 with visiting from 7 to 9 pm. The memorial service will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday February 1st, 2020 at 11 am. Cremation has taken place with interment at a later date. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider a charity of Choice. On-line condolences may be left at www.alexanderfuneralhome.ca
CLARK, Donald Lloyd
71, passed away peacefully at Berkshire Care Centre on January 15, 2020. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Susan Clark (nee Lauher) and his son Mathew Clark (Verena) of Germany. He will be sadly missed by his sister Pauline Payne (Tom) of Windsor, his niece Tracy Golab (Jim) and their son Andrew and his nephew Tim Payne (Kim) and their children Samantha and Conner. Don was from Chatham and studied singing under John Ford Taylor whom was a great mentor to him. After winning the Rose Bowl at the Kiwanis Music Festival he set out to become a professional Opera Singer. He studied at the Royal Conservatory and sang with the Canadian Opera Company (COC) in Toronto. Don traveled to Europe and won an engagement in Giessen Germany then went on to Aachen, Heidelberg and Passau. After retirement Don returned to Chatham where he became an active member at the Active Lifestyle Centre where his passion for Billiards and Snooker flourished. Don was very thankful to be able to live out his dream as a professional singer. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Dougall) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca.
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Thank You
The family of Norris Johnathan Reynolds wish to express heartfelt appreciation to our relatives, friends, neighbours, and numerous others. Your loving words of sympathy, flowers, donations, hugs, cards, food, funeral home visits and prayers were appreciated at a time of great sadness. He meant the world to us. Special thanks to the nurses of CKHA Medicine A, B and Rehab. Also special thanks to the Hospice nurses Kendra, Beckie, Lola, Jennifer, Katelynn. Our appreciation goes to Dr. Denys and Dr. Huffman. Also, to Alexander Houle Funeral Home, Dan, Ann and Diane, thank you for helping us through a difficult time. To Pastor Doreen Hewiston, for your kind eulogy and service thank you. Pastor Gabriella Cutler, thank you for your presence at our time of concern. So many who have known Norris remember his kind thoughtful ways. He will be remembered in our memories forever. Make memories last.
Geraldine “Geri” Marilyn Butler 1942 - 2019
I thought that you would like to know That someone’s thoughts go where you go That someone never can forget The hours we spent since first we met That life is richer sweeter far For such a sweetheart as you are And now my constant prayer will be That God may keep you safe for me. Love Alan
OBITUARIES Lena McDonald 52, Friday, January 17, 2020 Life Transitions
Mary Theresa Pinsonneault 79, Saturday, January 18, 2020 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Michelle Rochon 68, January, 2020 Life Transitions
Joan Isobel Stokes 81, Friday, January 24, 2020 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Elisabeth Grace Hystek 53, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Life Transitions
Irene Stroobandt 96, Thursday, January 23, 2020 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
Allan Van Horne 69, Monday, January 27, 2020 Life Transitions
Cindy Burton 62, Monday, January 20, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home
Florence Arnel 65, Saturday, January 18, 2020 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Jason Wesley Lambkin 50, Friday, January 17, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mrs. Connie Henley 87, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Irene Bellefleur 88, Monday, January 20, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home
Mary Kormendy 83, Friday, January 24, 2020 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Marion Krause 86, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home
Cheryl Robinson (Haskell) 60, Friday, January 24, 2020 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Norm Owen 90, Friday, January 24, 2020 McKinlay Funeral Home
Wilhelmina “Wilma” Hummel 84, Sunday, January 26, 2020 Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Donald Lloyd Clark 71, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Simple Choice Cremation Centre
Maureen CLare Myers 88, Thursday, January 16, 2020 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
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