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Less than five months after being named industry of the year by the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce, Enviroshake has announced it will close its Chatham operation. The move, expected to occur before the end of the year, will put 50 people out of work. Staff at the Riverview Drive plant received notice late last week. Fears over a shifting of production to the U.S. surfaced two years ago when Headwaters Inc. negotiated to purchase Enviroshake, makers of roof shakes and slate from recycled materials. But the
positive attitude and work ethic of the local staff convinced Headwaters to keep the Chatham plant running, and it led to the expansion of the operation from 16 to 50 last year. But another company, Boral Industries out of Atlanta, purchased Headwaters earlier this year, and, according to previously published reports, that company will now shift production to Michigan. Stuart McFadden, acting director of economic development for Chatham-Kent, declined to comment as of press time, as he had not yet spoken with company officials. Rick Nicholls, MPP for Cha-
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Chatham-Kent council’s request that wind turbine projects in Chatham-Kent be halted until the issues with water wells in north Chatham-Kent are investigated is still before Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. Wallaceburg Coun. Jeff Wesley made the motion at council Aug. 21,
and said a meeting with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change set up by Mayor Randy Hope was a good step, but more needs to be done. “I think we have to take some very strong action here because we don’t know what is going on. At best, all we know is that something seems to be going on, and the people in Chatham-Kent with
water wells need to know what is going on,” Wesley said at the council meeting. There was some disagreement with using the word “halt” in the motion as South Kent Coun. Karen Herman thought that language was too strong, but Wesley said he used that word deliberately to indicate the seriousness of the issue to the ministry.
North Kent Coun. Joe Faas entered a successful amendment asking Chatham-Kent to cover the cost of well testing for the five wells in North Kent with water issues. The inspector is to be jointly selected and agreed upon by the well owner and the municipality. Chatham Coun. Derek Robertson, said council doesn’t have all the facts in this issue, despite the
Aug. 9 water well testing report from AECOM, with an e-mail from MOECC senior staffer Deb Jacobs asking AECOM for an explanation of the testing discrepancies discussed in closed session Aug. 21. During open session, he said he supported most of the motion, but wanted to know how much the tests would cost and out of which reserves would the money be paid. Council approved the following motion by Wesley: • That Council ask the premier and her government to halt all wind turbine construction in Chatham-Kent until such time as the problems with water wells has been fully investigated. • Identify an independent neutral third party (not paid for by a wind turbine company) water well expert who will be located within Chatham-Kent, on call 24 /7 for as long as needed, agreed to by the affected water well owner and paid for by the MOECC. • Identify performance standards (first contact response times, parameters measured, time to provide responses on causes and solutions, etc.) by which well owners will have a well water problem addressed and a resolution provided. • Schedule a special meeting with Chatham-Kent council to give a full report on the first and second issues above and what the cause/ resolution is for all current water well problems identified to date. • The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will cover the cost of inspections on
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Two area Members of Provincial Parliament, one of which represents north Chatham-Kent, are weighing in on the issue of water well problems in North Kent. In two separate letters to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Chris Ballard, Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton supported Chatham-Kent municipal council’s request to halt turbine production until the well issues in the turbine project areas can be investigated. McNaughton added he spoke to this issue back in 2012 in a letter, warning the MOECC about problems cropping up with wells in turbine project areas, and he asked to be notified of the results of the meeting between the municipality and the MOECC Aug. 24. “Minister, I once again would point out to you that continued studies of what has happened do nothing to stop the ongoing endangerment to my constituents’ source of water. I would also remind you that water is
a basic human right as defined by the United Nations charter,” McNaughton said in his Aug. 23 letter to Ballard. “Pile driving for the construction of industrial wind turbine towers in Chatham-Kent must cease forthwith.” Bailey also supported Chatham-Kent council, and said his letter “follows several red flags raised by concerned citizens – as well as previous warnings dating back five years” from himself, McNaughton and Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls. “I believe that the decision by Chatham-Kent council calling for an immediate halt to pile driving for the construction of wind turbines must be supported by your ministry to prevent the continuing risk to the health of the affected families,” Bailey said in his Aug. 24 letter. “Work must be stopped until a complete and thorough investigation of the matter is conducted.” Council did issue a brief press release after the Aug. 24 meeting which said the MOECC would be contacting well owners. “MOECC staff will be reconnecting with owners of wells which have experienced issues
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and reviewing those concerns with Samsung Renewable Energy and Pattern Energy, developers of the project,” the release said. “C-K staff and councillors met with regional MOECC officials as the result of a resolution Monday asking the provincial government to halt wind turbine construction in the municipality until the issue of water well quality is fully investigated.” Chatham-Kent CAO Don Shropshire said Monday the meeting with the MOECC staff on Aug. 24 was long but fruitful. “The meeting was a good first step at making sure the ministry was
clear on council’s expectations,” said Shropshire. “One of the issues we raised was the need for better communication. The ministry understands it needs to do a better job on that front and we received a commitment to that effect. Shropshire said the meeting had been scheduled for one hour but lasted almost twice that. “We will be ensuring the ministry keeps its promise to us so we can do the same thing for our residents.” One of the promises was to find accredited well testing firms, with no links to the wind turbine company to re-test the wells of those who filed complaints in North Kent, at no cost to the well owner. Shropshire said the municipality, working with public health officials, have identified 17 labs
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Workers left high and dry What a difference a few months can make. Just ask the folks who work hard for Enviroshake in Chatham; the ones who showed a previous owner that their can-do attitude could make them a centre of excellence for the company. They’ll be out of work by the end of the year when Boral Industries, the company that now owns Enviroshake, packs up the operation and sends the work to Michigan. It’s message to local employees? Thanks for all the hard work. Nothing personal. This after the Riverview Drive plant recently bucked that huge trend where companies get bought up by bigger U.S. firms only to see production shifted south of the border. When Headwaters Inc. bought Enviroshake in 2015, that was the plan – shut it down and send production to Michigan. Instead, the firm opted to bring business here, expanding Enviroshake’s production lines and workforce. The company was named Industry of the Year in late March by the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce. But just over a month later, in swooped Boral Industries, purchasing Headwaters, and apparently everything changed. The company won’t say when they opted to halt production of one line and shift the other to the U.S., but in previously published reports said no one locally will be offered work in the U.S. facility. Several staff have said via social media that they found out about their pending layoff via the media, not the company. That’s poor management or indifference towards staff. Municipal officials said, as of press time, they hadn’t even been contacted by Boral officials to be informed of what is going on. The sad reality is Chatham-Kent, and Ontario, will lose another manufacturer to the U.S. Yes, it’s not a massive factory closure, but 50 jobs is 50 jobs, and that soon means another 50 people in the municipality will be out of work.
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Downtown store worth a visit Sir: I recently had the opportunity to get to The Dutch Market’s newest location on William Street at Park Street in Chatham. I had been an occasional customer to this business at its previous locations in Chatham, but I was totally blown away by its new location, where the former Loeb’s, IGA and No Frills grocery stores once had occupied. The place is huge, and now just doesn’t just serve the candy and bakery goods for which it is best known. It still serves those items, but oh so much more. It has a full-scale bakery where one can buy fresh bread. There is a section where fresh fish is served. There is a dairy section, fruit and vegetable sec-
tion, soft drinks and more! There is a restaurant, with a wonderful buffet where one can order hot or cold food. The food is weighed to determine the price. There is a good-sized seating area to eat in while watching television or reading the newspaper. When I was there recently, there was also a charity BBQ just outside the main door. The Dutch Market is there where there has long been a need for a grocery store in Chatham’s downtown and east end sections of Chatham. That considered, I was shocked by the small number of customers that seemed to be trickling through the
store on a pleasant Saturday afternoon. I think if one includes The Dutch Market, there are now approximately seven grocery stores in the greater Chatham area. There are also grocery stores in area towns like Wallaceburg and Blenheim. I understand there are people that would prefer to go to stores such as COSTCO in London and Windsor, because they think they get better bargains than they would shopping in our local grocery stores. Still, I think it’s a shame that there seem to be more grocery stores than there are people that live in this area. We are blessed to have
so many grocery stores to choose from that it makes it seem like shopping out of our home area is ridiculous, unless you are looking for items not carried in the Chatham-Kent area stores! I don’t always go to The Dutch Market. I live closer to other grocery stores in my area. It would be a shame, though, after all the talk of a need for a grocery store in the downtown Chatham area that The Dutch Market would have to downsize from its current location. This store should fill the need for a downtown Chatham grocery store that has long been asked for. Frank Doyle Chatham
Asylum seekers advantageous Sir: I knew it was coming as soon as it started. Stroll over the border and pick up a check. Thanks to his embracing invitation to anyone and everyone, Justin Trudeau’s big mouth and
self-serving leadership continues to cost. About 4,000 so-called asylum seekers are now on welfare in addition to everything else. They’ve
also been told to leave the shelters and move into Canada. I’m not sure where the vigilant screening fits in. Trudeau’s ridiculous
dramatic speeches and his company of yes men can’t cover his hidden agenda. He knows that grateful immigrants are the only way to his re-election. Brock Turner Chatham
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have been great. “They’re working so fast and the guys are so nice,” she said. Shettel said new garbage cans are coming to King Street as well, and the benches, which had to be removed during construction, will return soon too. “A lot of the benches have been refinished. They look like new,” he said. Beneteau said the only concerns she heard in regard to the construction related to those benches. “The only complaint was why did the benches all come down at once,” she said. “We had one bench accidentally bulldozed so we decided to take them
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all down.” Shettel said the new King Street garbage cans would improve the look downtown and even send the crows looking elsewhere for their next meal. “A truck will have to lift and empty them. They have a permanent lid which will release at a 45-degree angle,” he said. “This will help with the crow problem.” About two dozen of the new garbage cans will go in on King Street. The side streets will have the old garbage cans that have inserts that have to be manually removed. Shettel said there are also new bike racks downtown.
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7706 Queens Line • $159,900 New Price
17 Oakgrove Lane
Professionally designed, open concept makes this a unique floor plan with no expense spared. Hardwoods throughout the main floor and Windmill cabinets. 3 or 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Mainfloor laundry option. Compare and evaluate the ease of care and privacy here. Really sharp unit! $304,900.
83 Smithfield
Excellent 3 bedroom starter home with great yard, extra large garage, rec room, eat-in kitchen and oversized deck! Check it out today!!!
A one owner 3 bedroom home available for quick possession. 3 baths and fully finished basement. $299,900.
10989 River Line • $899,900 2804 Kent Line
Just like a new house and comes with a spectacular shop. This package is ideal if you like the outdoors and need to store your toys but need a nice home for the family. Updates everywhere including the master with en-suite bath. 3 good sized bedrooms, new kitchen, main floor laundry and natural gas heat. Nice package for someone. $279,000.
5704 Bentpath Line
This is an opportunity. Located in Oakdale and formerly a general store, now a 2 bedroom residence with oak kitchen but could easily be converted to 5 or 6 bedrooms. Updated furnace, central air, gas fireplace and a nice lot. $112,900.
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725 St. Clair St.
1000 sq. feet on perhaps the busiest street in the city. Lots of parking, low common fees and available now. You can’t miss with this exposure and signage is available at the road. $11.00.
Situated on 3.2 acres on the water. This 3,500 sq.ft. rancher boasts 4br, 4 baths, huge great room, 20ft cathedral ceilings, gourmet kitchen, master 14’x 23’ w/225 sq.ft. en suite. Also guest/granny suite above garage featuring 4pc bath, sitting area, kitchen and bedroom. 40’x48’ heated workshop. Constructed to I. C. S. standards. One of a kind home! Don’t Miss Out! Call me for all details!!!!
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Updated & neat as a pin this 2 bedroom bungalow could be ideal for you. Features include new kitchen, windows, re-finished hardwoods, single detached garage & huge rear yard. Don’t miss this one!
20 Webb - $189,000
4 Level split in a great north side area. Updates include kitchen, windows, roof and more. Upper level features 3 bedrooms & 4pc. bath. There are 2 family rooms + 1/2 bath on lower level. Must be seen!
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6575 Angler Line, Mitchell’s Bay $149,000
2 bedroom bungalow, remodeled bunkie extra space. Access to Mitchell’s Bay. Updates - kitchen, tankless hot water, furnace, windows and more.
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21 Oxley - $129,000
Mint 2 bedroom brick bungalow, many updates, large partially fenced yard. Close to grocery store, drug stores and banks. Great location!
18 Cramar Cres., Chatham
Gorgeous executive 3 BR ranch. Great floor plan, massive kitchen & large living room with fireplace. Oversized garage & beautiful patio with covered area. $599,900.
53 Viscount Rd., Chatham
30 Cumberland Cres., Chatham
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 storey in a great neighbourhood. Open concept kitchen/dining/ living. Fully finished basement. Fenced back yard with pool & deck. $255,000.
Lovely & Unique 3 BR, 2 bath. Nice size bedrooms overlook living/dining with cathedral ceiling. Large rear deck backing onto schoolyard/park setting. $189,900.
260 Woods St., Chatham
3 BR, 1 bath brick bungalow on a gorgeous lot. Detached garage/workshop & cute front porch. Bursting with potential! $169,900.
23871 Winter Line Rd - $215,000
This 1 1/2 storey home sits on almost 2 acres of privacy just south of Paincourt. It features many updates as well as a combined (46x33) 2 1/2 vehicle garage & large shop. A great property that must be seen.
37 Talbot St. E., Blenheim
Gorgeous 4BR, 2 bath 2 storey brick home. Extensively renovated with classic style. Breathtaking main floor and open concept second level. Currently set up as a duplex or single family home. $259,900
Nice 1+2 BR, 1.5 bath. Updated furnace/air, kitchen & wheelchair accessible 3pc bath. $92,500.
571 Victoria Ave., Chatham
23567 Prince Albert Rd. $649,000
Situated on 3.86 acres on the edge of Chatham this 3700sq.ft. executive rancher has it all. It features many updates, 3.5 baths, 4 bedrooms on the main floor.1500sq.ft. is also finished on the lower level. A triple car attached garage, large shop & drive shed add extra value.
17514 Lakeshore Rd., Rondeau Park
5636 Talbot Trail, C-K Lakefront, open concept, 3+1 BR cottage with vaulted ceilings. Beautiful sun room, Fantastic, 2 acre lot overlooking beautiful screened in front room & just steps from Lake Erie. Hydro, water & gas services at the road. $79,900. Lake Erie. $219,900.
11495 Wildwood Line, Rondeau Awesome commercial lot with building located just outside the main gates of Rondeau Park. Block of building recently refurbished and lots of parking. $169,900
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Patti Vermeersch* 519-355-6800
4750 TALBOT, MERLIN $559,900 Beautiful 2br, 2 bath custom built home on Lake Erie. Call Ron 519-360-7729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.
18125 EQUUS TR., RALEIGH • $895,000
4.6 ac horse farm with stunning 3br, 2 bath 4 level home. Call Penny 519-360-0315 or Elliot 519-358-8755.
2 CRAMAR $519,900
Lovely 4br, 2.5 bath 2 storey in Berkshire Subdivision on a beautifully landscaped lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Kelly-Anne Appleton* 519-365-7155
920 CHARING CROSS $549,900
Magnificent 3br, 2.5 bath brick rancher. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
D L SO 71 MCFARLANE $189,900
335 TOWANDA, ERIE BEACH • $479,900 Beautiful year round 3br, 2.5 bath home fronting on Lake Erie with beach access. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
44 JOPLYN $879,900
Lovely 4br, 3.5 bath 2 storey in a wooded setting with i/g pool. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
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5084 TALBOT, MERLIN $695,000
Beautiful & rare 2br, 2.5 bath new ranch style home on the Lake Erie Bluff. Call Brian K 519-365-6090 or Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
507 RIVERVIEW $499,900
3br, 1.5 bath bungalow on 1.69 acre site backing onto the Thames River + lg metal implement shed. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
17 OAKGROVE $304,900 3 or 4 br, 3 bath custom designed 1 floor townhouse with double car garage with all the extras. Call Jim 519-358-3984.
877 CHARING CROSS $925,000
Everything you could want! 5br, 2 storey with a beautiful yard. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
D L SO 23 ENCLAVE $439,000
Custom built 4br, 2.5 bath executive brick 2 storey home. Call George 519-360-7334.
7 INDIAN CREEK W $539,900
4+1br, 3.5 bath 2 storey executive home with attached double garage. Call Gus 519-355-8668 or Heather 519-355-8666.
23567 PRINCE ALBERT $649,000
Beautifully landscaped 4br, 3.5 bath executive brick rancher with many updates on 3.86 acres. Call Steve 519-355-9774 or Brian 519-436-2669.
Penny Wilton** 519-360-0315
20 WEBB $189,000
Great 3br, 1.5 bath north side 4 level side split with many updates. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
23871 WINTERLINE PAINCOURT • $215,000 2br, 1.5 bath, 1.5 storey home with many improvements on a gorgeous very private lot. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
4736 TALBOT, MERLIN $508,888 This 3+1 br, 3 bath rancher is perched on the spectacular Lake Erie bluff. Call Brian K 519-365-6090.
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6 INDIAN CREEK E
46 NORTHERN PINE $274,900
292 MCNAUGHTON E $229,900
For sale or lease. 11,000 sf on 0.58 ac site. Good exposure, easy access to 401. Zoned HC(1). Call Bev 519-358-8805.
3+1 br, 2.5 bath northside rancher. Call Gus 519-355-8668 or Heather 519-355-8666.
3+1br, 1.5 bath spacious and clean 2 storey. Call Eric 519-436-4865.
243 MERRITT $189,900
4br, 1.5 bath 4 level with fully fenced in yard. Call Amber 519-784-5310.
56 SHAWNEE $429,900
Eric Fitzgerald* 519-436-4865
Ronald Franko** 519-355-8181
Michael Gibbons* 519-365-5634
Catie Hawryluk* 519-809-4268
Incredible 4br, 2.5 bath custom, modern, contemporary 2 storey home. Call Pat 519-360-0141.
Wayne Liddy* 519-436-4810
1482 sq ft 3 br, 1.5 storey with many updates on a beautiful 1/4 ac lot. Call Brian Preston 519-355-9868.
104 LONDON, THAMESVILLE • $74,900 A very spacious 3br, 2 bath, 1.5 storey century home. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Sylvia Moffat** 519-355-8189
Ghassan (Gus) Najjar** 519-355-8668
Heather Najjar** 519-355-8666
Kristen Nead** 519-784-7653
Andrea Okopny* 519-359-2482
Chris Papple* 519-350-1402
Elizabeth Peifer* 519-436-8959
Improved price by $10,100 4 OPAL • $288,900
Well cared for 3br, 1.5 bath 2 storey with many updates and 18x36 i/g pool. Call Larry 519-355-8686.
Amber Pinsonneault* Patrick Pinsonneault** 519-784-5310 519-360-0141
12 OTTAWA $265,000 Gorgeous 3br, 1.5 bath 4 level side split with lovely heated i/g pool. Call Mike S 519-784-5470.
25951 MCMURCHY, WEST LORNE • $519,900 3br, 2.5 bath custom built 2 storey home on a 2.5 ac hobby farm. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.
D L SO 444 VICTORIA $164,900
Brian Keenan* 519-365-6090
Inventory & equipment incl. 60’x120’ all steel Vertec building on 4.77 acres at Hwy.401. 5 bay doors, 5 ton overhead crane. Call Ron 519-3607729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.
Jim McLachlin** 519-358-3984
3+1br, 2 bath Vandersluis built south side rancher approx 1600 sq ft. Call David 519-350-1615.
Includes High Grossing Business 18360 MARINE PARK, C-K $548,000
June McDougall* 519-358-5199
Quality custom built home on a beautiful river lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Steve Carroll* 519-355-9774
20400 COUNTY RD 42, TILBURY • $1,400,000
George McDougall* 519-360-7334
7627 RIVERVIEW LINE $729,900
Cindy Weaver** 519-360-0628
New Listing Elliot Wilton* 519-358-8755
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Brandice Smith* 226-626-4838
Absolutely beautiful 3br northside rancher updated throughout. Call Cindy 519-351-1952. Carson Warrener* 519-809-2856
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155 GRAND AVE W. $199,900
Great business opportunity. Fully leased. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
78 BEDFORD $139,900
2br bungalow with many updates. Move in ready! Call Steve 519-355-9774.
New Listing
19 VICTORIA $174,500
Lovely 4br, 1.5 bath 2 storey brick home with loads of charm & character. Call Deb 519-401-5470.
5704 BENTPATH, OAKDALE • $112,900
This 3br, 1.5 bath 2 storey has enormous potential. Call Jim 519-358-3984.
Offer Pending 21 OXLEY $129,900
Mint 2br brick bungalow that is totally updated. Call Steve 519-355-9774.
Commercial Lot 725 ST CLAIR $289,900
1 ac lot with 120’ frontage on St. Clair just south of mall. Zoned HC1. Call Bev 519-358-8805.
Brian Preston* 519-355-9868
Deborah Rhodes* 519-401-5470
Bev Shreve** 519-358-8805
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35 CHATHAM, BLENHEIM $139,000
564 KING W $140,000
Totally renovated duplex. Total rents $1,350/mth + utilities. Call Mike Smyth 519-784-5470.
Nice 3br, 1.5 bath, 1.5 storey home in an excellent location. Call Mike S 519-784-5470.
573 PARK W $134,900
2br one floor bungalow easy to maintain. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
10989 RIVER LINE $899,900
4br, 3.5 bath, 3500 sq ft executive ranch on 3.10 ac’s on the water. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.
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Walking to School, Safe and Sound! Walking to and from school is an excellent way for your child to get their daily dose of exercise. But to ensure they arrive at their final destination safe and sound, it’s important they abide by certain safety rules at all times! Start by identifying the safest route and locate danger zones — like railroads or busy streets — along the way. Make sure the route follows school-approved walkways and intersections with a crossing guard on duty. Once established, travel the planned route with your child a few times before school starts, emphasizing the following safety guidelines along the way: • Always walk on the sidewalk (or, in the absence of one, stick to the
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outside of the left lane, facing traffic). • Cross the street at supervised intersections. If you arrive at a pedestrian crossing that doesn’t have a crossing guard on duty, always look to your left, then to your right, and then to your left again before moving forward. • Always adhere to the traffic signals and pedestrian lights. • Don’t stray from the approved route or dilly-dally along the way. • Never get into a stranger’s vehicle.
avoid having to run (and risk getting hurt!) to make it to school on time. Does the thought of your child travelling alone make you nervous beyond belief? Don’t hesitate to accompany them or meet them after school until you both feel more comfortable with the situation.
If possible, encourage your child to always walk with a friend — provided, of course, that this friend also keeps safety in mind! Finally, prompt your child to leave early to Identify the safest route to school and try it out several times with your child before letting them undertake the journey alone.
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Homeowners thrilled with Habitat build
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
For Lee Chrysler and Nichole Spall, a summer of hard volunteering paid off when they took the keys to their new home in Blenheim – this year’s Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent project. Nancy McDowell, executive director for Habitat for Humanity in Chatham-Kent, said the build on Sherman Street in Blenheim was part of the Carter Work Project, a celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday with 150 Habitat builds across the country, organized by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalyn. Habitat held a ceremony Friday at the house, turning over the keys to the family and thanking the supporters who helped make it happen. The new homeowners don’t just take over a home, free of charge. They are purchasers, with a bit of a twist. McDowell said all families who receive Habitat builds have to put in 500 hours of volunteer work and pay market value for the home. Spall said they have an interest free mortgage, with payments geared to their income. The home will be a place for their children, Lucas and Kylie, to grow up in. Andrew Pereira, a member of the Habitat board, said the family went above and beyond this time around, as they and other family members put in more than 700 hours volunteering at the build site and at the Habitat ReStore on Riverview Drive in Chatham.
“You guys deserve every square foot of your home,” he told the family. Chrysler looks forward to when the family moves into the home in the near future. “It’s mind boggling that we have such a tremendous house. I can’t thank the volunteers enough,” he said. “The neighbourhood is wonderful and the house is beautiful.” Spall, who Habitat manager of volunteers Anne Taylor said was on hand to help seemingly every day, couldn’t contain her joy. “The journey was amazing. It was a lot of hard work and a lot of fun. I learned a lot,” she said. “Our future is going to be amazing.” The Sherman Street project is the fourth Habitat build in Chatham-Kent. Businesses donate products and volunteers build the houses for families who could use a hand up. McDowell said the volunteers and sponsors make the house a reality. “We could not do this without your help,” she told a gathering of sponsors and volunteers. Taylor said the group of volunteers who worked on the home this year came to help during vacation time, after work, on weekends and even on their birthdays. Alanna Aarssen, president of Sacwal Flooring, said Sacwal has been part of the Habitat build projects from the beginning. “Supporting Habitat for Humanity is an easy decision,” she said, and encouraged the family to embrace their new house. “Enjoy, relax, love, laugh and grow in this home.”
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Nichole Spall and Lee Chrysler, with children Kylie and Lucas, are the proud owners of a new home in Blenheim thanks to Habitat for Humanity and a crew of volunteers.
MAKE CHILDREN BETTER NOW CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION with CHATHAM-KENT SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTRE IN PARTNERSHIP PRESENT:
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A WORLD THAT HAS AND IS FOREVER CHANGING, THE COMMON THEME FOR THE MOST PART WAS TO HAVE LOVING FAMILIES, PROVIDE SECURITY, HEALTHY FOOD, CLEAN CLOTHING AND HOMES WITH A SAFE AND LOVING ATMOSPHERE FOR THE FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY OUR CHILDREN.
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AND TIME AGAIN EVEN THOUGH YOUNG ONES WERE PROVIDED WITH ALL OF THIS, ESPECIALLY LOVE AND CARE MORE SO AT HOME, WE AS PARENTS WERE SOMETIMES SURROUNDED BY PEOPLE WHOM WE TRUSTED, ADULTS MOSTLY, AND THROUGH THEIR BEHAVIOURS AND ACTIONS THEY BETRAYED THAT TRUST. THIS ELICITED SOME, BUT NOT ALL TO REALIZE THAT PREDATORS WERE IN OUR MIDST, PERPETRATING TERRIBLE ACTS OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SEXUAL ATROCITIES TO OUR YOUNG CHILDREN.
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Even when she lived on a remote B.C. Gulf Island where no one locked their doors and everyone knew each other, Joanne felt nervous whenever her children stepped out the door. This was largely due to her feeling trapped by her own childhood memories of sexual abuse. The worst of the effects of the abuse were on her, but her biggest regret was the transfer of her lack of trust of others, fears and her children’s safety onto her children with what she perceived as her inability to cope with her own abuse that started at eight years of age and continued for three long years. In August 2006, she had a chance to read her victim impact statement while looking her perpetrator in the eye in Chatham, Ontario. Joanne summarized it as follows, “It felt right to share my pain and my story, It felt good to push back. It was a chance to heal, a chance to help and a chance to teach others. I did nothing wrong and I will not hide behind shame and guilt anymore.”
Kelly Anne Appleton
Kelly-Anne Appleton finally had the courage to tell her story of the abuse she had suffered as a nine year old girl at the hands of Fr. Charles Sylvestre after hearing Irene Deschene’s press conference immediately following the lifting of the gag order by Bishop Fabbro. She was one of the first few women to come forward in the sexual assault investigation of Fr. Charles Sylvestre, a Catholic priest, in 2006.
In 2006 she sat in the courtroom as she heard him plead guilty to sexually abusing her and 46 other little girls in the largest case of non-institutional abuse in Canada. In 2007 Kelly-Anne was invited to share her story with all the priests and laypeople during two different educational workshops put on by the Diocese of London. Fellow survivors nominated her to become part of a task force “From Isolation to Action” which included priests, the Crown Attorney’s Office and other community partners to assist other communities in prevention, policies, and guidelines with similar crimes.
Kelly-Anne’s story was highlighted in an episode of the CBC The Fifth Estate entitled “The Good Father”. Through the whole experience Kelly-Anne has been an outspoken advocate for the rights of the survivors and continues to work to empower and inspire young girls and women through “The Circle” which she founded in 2016.
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Jennifer Allossery loves her home on Cornhill Street in Chatham, but since suffering a back injury in 2014, she hasn’t been able to take care of it like she once could. Enter the Backyard Mission Project. An army of volunteers descended upon Allossery’s home Friday and Saturday, scraping and repainting the house, repairing the deck and staining that, erecting a fence and shed, and doing a lot of landscaping. “They pulled out everything in front of the house. It was all overgrown tall bushes I couldn’t cut anymore,” she said. Allossery has been off work since 2014 with her back injury. She’s lived in the home since 1998. To receive the help lifted Allossery’s spirits. “Three people nominated me. I was shocked. I’m so lucky,” she said. Upwards of 40 volunteers were on site at one time, performing the bevvy of tasks, even ripping out a large wasp nest in the front garden. Volunteers from First Presbyterian Church and First Christian Reformed Church in Chatham teamed up to do the work at no cost. This is the eighth year for the local Backyard Mission Project.
The project idea stemmed from a group of youth deciding to stay “in their own backyard” to do mission work. The annual project has grown to be an inter-generational
project including onsite volunteers as well as a number of volunteers behind the scenes making the necessary plans in advance and preparing meals during the event.
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From left, Jodi Maroney, Dwight Byrd, Jay Jamieson, Mark Labadie, Jennifer Allossery and Mike Maroney celebrate two days of hard work in front of Allossery’s home in Chatham. An army of volunteers spent two days repainting the house and sprucing up her yard as part of a Backyard Mission Project.
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Wanted: $2.4 M in six months By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
With the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in much different shape than it was a year ago, the Foundation of CKHA relaunched its Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign Tuesday. The campaign, which has raised $4.5 million since 2014, is looking to bring in $2.4 million in the next six months. And it has brought on high-profile support to help it get there. The Foundation named CFL wide receiver and local sports icon Andy Fantuz as honourary campaign chair, while local builder and realty TV personality Dave Depencier will cochair the campaign with CKXS radio general manager Greg Hetherington.
Candice Jeffrey, interim director of development with the foundation, said the campaign is raising funds for 18 pieces of diagnostic imaging equipment, including 13 ultrasound machines, a fluoroscopy machine and a CT scanner. These machines serve almost every program offered at the CKHA, and are key for diagnoses including heart, stroke, cancer, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and obstetrics patients according to foundation officials. “The equipment we have is effective, but considered out of date,” she said. “It’s reaching its end of life.” More than 100,000 diagnostic imaging exams take place every year through the CKHA, an average of about one per citizen in the municipality. Jeffery is happy to have the
support of Fantuz, Depencier and Hetherington. “We are excited to welcome Andy, Dave and Greg to our fundraising efforts,” she said. “Each of the chairs has a personal connection to the equipment we are fundraising for, and we are confident that their passion for our community will help us reach our fundraising goals.” Fantuz said he is honoured to be part of the campaign. “I know first hand how important it is in getting the proper imaging,” he said of diagnostic imaging services. “I’ve had it many, many times. A couple of times, it may have saved my life or at least my career.” Fantuz, suffered a torn ACL late last season. Depencier, of Depencier Builders, said the
equipment upgrades actually attract people to the municipality. “From the homebuilders’ industry alone, having the proper (DI) equipment brings people here and keeps people here,” he said. He added it would take the community coming on board for the campaign to reach its goal. Depencier also appears in the reality TV show, “Reno My Reno,” where he and a team go in and improve on poor renovations to cottages. Hetherington, a radio personality and no stranger to community efforts in Chatham-Kent, said he was proud to help out in order to give back.
“It’s about putting cookies back into the cookie jar,” he said. “I had to utilize the CT scan as I had a pulmonary embolism in my lungs. I’m putting cookies back to make sure the next person gets diagnosed and has access to the proper equipment.” He added it’s a “very small cookie I’m putting back into a big cookie jar.” Private funding for the equipment is necessary, according to Jerome Quenneville, vice-president and chief financial officer for the CKHA. “The government doesn’t really provide dollars for equipment. That is why it’s so important for community involvement,” he said.
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Put yourself (back) in their shoes Thursday, August 31, 2017 • Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm.
• Lois SIngers will perform in the main dining room of Meadow Park, Sandy St. Chatham at 2:00pm.
Friday, September 1, 2017 • Meal and darts at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm with choice of BBQ chicken, roast beef or fish & chips for $10.00. One meat draw. Open darts at 7:30pm.
Thursday, September 7, 2017 • Open euchre and bingo at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Open euchre at 1:00pm and bingo starts at 7:00pm.
• Randy Grey will perform in the West Lounge at Meadow Park, Sandy St., Chatham at 10:30am. Saturday, September 2, 2017 • Meat draw and dance at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draws from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dance from 6:30pm-9:30pm featuring Don & Bonnie. • Saturday Morning Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church, Chatham (corner of Fifth St and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge every Saturday morning from 9:30am-11:00am. Everyone is most welcome. Tuesday, September 5, 2017 • Open euchre and shuffleboard at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Open euchre at 1:00pm and shuffleboard at 7:00pm. • The CK Singers will begin their fall session at 7:00pm at Sprucedale United Church on Victoria Ave in Chatham. If you like to sing a variety of music from contemporary to fold, Broadway tunes, spirituals, novelty songs, sacred music and much more in four part arrangements, come and join us from 7:00pm-9:00pm each Tuesday evening. No auditions required. New members welcome! For more info, please contact director Nancy Tapley at 519-354-0463 or President Bob at 519-397-2942. Wednesday, September 6, 2017 • Patricia M Productions monthly luncheon fashion show at Rossini’s Restaurant, 634 Grand Ave. E., 519-352-2920. Call for reservations. Fashions by the Loft. Supporting Chatham-Kent Salvation Army. • Pepper and fun darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Pepper at 1:00pm and darts at 7:30pm. • The Anonymous People Film Screening. In celebration of Recovery Month and Recovery Day a free screening including refreshments and popcorn will be shown at St. Joseph’s Rectory, 180 Wellington St. W., Chatham from 6:30pm-9:00pm.
Friday, September 8, 2017 • Meal and darts at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm with choice of pork chop, roast beef or fish & chips for $10.00. One meat draw. Open darts at 7:30pm. • Join the Kent Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society and the Kent County Historical Society for a joint presentation. Dianna Fulton of the British Home Child Special Interest Group will discuss the BHC movement, which brought thousands of children from Europe to Canada in the early 19th century. Steve Fulton, VP OGS will present Kent Branch OGS with The Dr. Don Brearley Branch and Special Interest Group (SIG) Newsletter Award and Runner-up for the Best OGS Website Award along with Kent Branch’s nominations for the Award of Merit and two of our members 40-year OGS pin. These awards will be presented at the September 8th monthly meeting. Please join us if you are able to congratulate and celebrate the tremendous work and time put forth by the recipients. This joint presentation will be held in at the Chatham Cultural Centre, Studio One, 75 William St N, Chatham from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Open and free to the public or watch the recording on our YouTube Channel- at https:// kent.ogs.on.ca/ PAWR at the animal shelter phone number for lost and stray pets and issues at the dog parks: 226-996-9969 daytime. Emergency and after-hours number: 519-784-6146. Animal Cruelty and neglect cases call direct 310-7722 or 310-SPCA. Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club - Meets last Thursday of the month. 7:00pm. Kinsman Room. Erickson Arena, new members welcome! The Thames River Revue has recitations, juggling, comedy, little plays, audience participation, games & more! This busking show is every Friday 5pm-8pm & every Saturday & Sunday from 12:30pm-2:30pm until Sept. 24. It’s in front of the Downtown Chatham Centre, 100 King St. W. Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com
The column this week isn’t about barbecuing, or the cat, but rather is all about teenagers. As a parent, you have to remind yourself you were “their” age once. Think back on what you did back then when you were that age. Our daughter had friends over Saturday night for a sleepover. Prior to that, they went to an outdoor party near Ridgetown. The cops got called to that shindig over a noise complaint (I look back and remember being at more than a few parties where the police had to remind folks to “keep it down”). Our daughter played the role of mother hen, trying to keep track of all the kids my wife had provided a ride there for, and was to pick up later. She learned the reality of the term “trying to herd cats.” Don’t get me wrong, she’s got some great friends. But it’s hard to get teens to leave when they are having fun. We wound up with an extra passenger, as that person’s ride evaporated, and two extra kids staying over. And naturally, 1:30 a.m. isn’t sleep time for teens. They stayed up, chatting in the basement. But
Bruce Corcoran it was the music coming on just before 3 a.m. that caused my one eye to start to twitch. My exhausted wife slept through it, but the cat and I didn’t. He’d settled for a snooze on me when the music came on, but he became somewhat agitated, albeit nothing like me. I calmly called downstairs, asking my daughter to come up for a second. I explained the reality of the music being too loud at too late an hour, to which she said she hadn’t noticed the volume. No problem, she was busy setting up an air mattress in another part of the basement. The teens complied and kept the tunes at a more discreet volume, or off altogether, as I didn’t hear it for the rest of the night and sleep finally came over me.
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Rhys Dulisch organized the fifth Blenheim Soccer Dogs 3 on 3 Tournament, which saw more than 200 people and 33 teams in attendance. Dulisch has held the event for the past five years in memory of his childhood friend Tyson Santavy, raising money for Ronald McDonald House and the Chatham-Kent Hospice in the process. “We are very grateful to Rhys and his support of the Chatham-Kent Hospice,” Jodi Maroney, Ex-
ecutive Director of the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation, said in a release. “By honouring his best friend, Tyson, he is also helping us provide compassionate end-of-life care for families in our community.” Rhys, and Tyson’s mom, Connie Santavy, visited the Chatham-Kent Hospice recently to officially present the Soccer Dogs donation of more than $5,500 from this year’s tournament. Over the past five years, the tournament has raised more than $40,000.
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Late-night revelry impacts parents too Continued from page 16
With one teen having to leave at 7:30 a.m., we were up all too early. I cheated and went back to bed, but my wife wound up staying up. We traded spots at 10 a.m. and she caught some added sleep. As for the teen invaders, they were up and active at 10 a.m., out the door
soon thereafter to grab breakfast. How is it you can’t get your teen out of bed in the summer until the afternoon, but if they gather in numbers, they rise early, regardless of how late they stayed up the night before? I have to hand it to our daughter, and her friends. Sunday night when all the kids had
left, I asked Brenna if the basement was a mess. She said she hadn’t had a chance to clean it up. But when I went downstairs, I expected crap everywhere. For half a dozen teens, it was very clean. Maybe some of my nagging is sinking in... Still, these gatherings, and the resultant sleep deprivation leave me
feeling older and older. I wonder how long it will be before I start hanging out on my front porch in a rocking chair, pants pulled up to just under my man-boobs, double-barreled shotgun in my lap, and an angry look on my face, scowling at any “young whippersnapper” going by.
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Safety essential when taking kids to visit a farm Kids often find farms fascinating places to visit. Playing with animals and running around in the outdoors are just what many kids adore. As fun as farms can be for kids, parents know they can be equally as dangerous, especially for kids visiting farms on vacation or school trips. Fortunately, there are many ways parents can protect their farm-friendly kids without taking the fun out of their next visit. Protection from chemicals Kids must be protected from chemical exposure on the farm. Exposure can happen in a number of ways, be it inhaling or breathing chemicals into the lungs or contact between chemicals and the skin or eyes. Kids can even ingest chemicals by eating or swallowing something on the farm. Protecting kids from chemicals, such as pesticides, on the farm requires that parents educate children about caution or warning labels. Teach kids to stay away from items with caution labels. A “Caution” label is typically used to indicate hazardous items that can cause minor or moderate injury. “Warning” labels are often used to indicate items that cause more serious injuries and possibly death. Another way parents can protect kids from chemical exposure is to be a good role model.
When using chemicals, also be especially careful, wearing protective clothing and discarding containers and other materials properly. Make sure all containers are tightly closed and stored in locked cabinets that are out of reach of curious kids. Protection from animals Animals present a major hazard to kids when kids visit the farm. Many kids love animals, and that love often takes precedence over safety. When kids are visiting a farm with livestock or other animals, parents should emphasize the following points so kids can enjoy the animals without risking injury. • Remain calm and move slowly and quietly when around animals. • Avoid an animal’s hind legs and approach larger animals at the shoulder. • Steer clear of animals with newborns, no matter how cute and cuddly such animals might appear. • Wear proper attire, including steel toed shoes. Kids should always wear helmets when riding animals. Additional safety measures parents can take include keeping kids away from stallions, bulls, boars, and rams, and emphasizing the importance of having an accessible escape route whenever working with animals.
Protection from grains A host of hazards exist on a typical farm, and grain equipment is no exception. Though flowing grain might not excite kids who have never been around it, kids are often fascinated when they witness grain production on a farm for the first time. It’s very easy for kids to get trapped in grain or swept away by flowing grain, the force of which is difficult to understand by those who have never seen grain production close up. When visiting a farm, parents should ensure that all access doors to grain storage structures are locked before letting kids out of their sight. In addition, ask if it’s possible to shut off power to grain-producing equipment. Keep kids away from grain wagons and do not permit them to enter grain storage areas. When taking kids to farms with heavy grain production, employ the buddy system and ensure each child has an adult with them at all times. Farms are fun places for kids, but parents must be diligent and emphasize safety when visiting a farm with their children.
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Deline, Jack September 5, 2009 When someone you love becomes a memory, The memory becomes a treasure Missed and treasured by Ruth
Announcement The Mental Health Network of Chatham-Kent’s 11th Annual General Members Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21/2017 in the Aristo's Banquet Room. 307 Grand Ave. West from 5-6.
Jasper, Margaret Ruth Margaret died peacefully at the Grand Retirement Village, Chatham on Tuesday, August, 22, 2017 at the age of 91. Margaret was born in Toronto and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Violet (Schunk) Manuel. She was a resident of Chatham and formerly of Wasaga Beach. Beloved wife of the late Meldrum Dufferin Jasper. Proud step-mother of Leland and Loretta Jasper of Chatham, Dale Jasper (the late Betty) of Stratford, Susan Jasper (the late Grant Cousins) of Brantford. Sadly missed by grandchildren, Lou-ann of London, Louise, Lawrence, Laura and Lisa of Chatham, Rob of Scarborough, Norma formerly of St. Mary’s and Daniel of St. Mary’s. Fondly remembered by many great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild. The Funeral Service took place at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, ON, on Monday, August 28, 2017. Donations in memory of Margaret to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
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TO CLIENTS OF ROBERT K. RANKIN, Q.C. Effective September 1, 2017, I will be retiring and closing my legal practice. I am entrusting my estate files including Wills and Powers of Attorney to Mr. Daniel Whittal at 43 Victoria Ave., Chatham, Ontario, N7L 2Z9, phone 519-352-9136. Should you have any questions concerning these matters please contact him at the above telephone and address. He will also have access to files in my possession. Mr. Whittal has been in practice in the City of Chatham now for over 7 years and has an extensive practice in real estate, estates, and corporate law. I am sure he will handle your transactions with the utmost professionalism and I have every confidence that you will be pleased with the service he provides you. I want to thank you for having allowed me in the last 50 years to be of service to you. Robert K. Rankin, Q.C.
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Sarha, SME, Case Manager, 2 years with Concentrix
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017
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