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Chatham-Kent residents gathered inside the Chatham Capitol Theatre for a chance to win $10,000 on Positivity Day and outside on King Street West for the Downtown In The City Extravaganza on Sept. 13. Inside the theatre, attendees were treated to performances by locals including Crystal Gage and The Universe featuring Ray.
Just seeing volunteers setting up for a night of simulating homelessness moved Johnathan Fournier to tears. He knew he had to be part of Friday night’s Boxes and Blankets event where about two-dozen people spent the night in cardboard boxes to simulate part of what a homeless person endures. “As soon as I came here (to the Boxes and Blankets event) I knew I had to be part of it,” he said. “I
couldn’t just walk around and turn a blind eye. But others are. Look around. People are hurting.” Boxes and Blankets is an annual event, organized by Chatham Hope Haven, in which people sleep for a night on the street, with only boxes and blankets. The objective is to shed light on the issue of homelessness, as well as raise money for the mission, which opened last November. Fournier is all too familiar with the grim reality of being homeless.
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Student centre named after alumnus Faas vations of the 9,600 sq. ft. space. Faas, through the Faas Foundation, donated The new student cen- $100,000 to the project. France thanked Faas for tre at St. Clair College Thames Campus will bear his many contributions to the name of successful St. Clair College as a distinguished and phila n t h r o p i c “You need the eyeball- alumni, including a alumni Anto-eyeball or at least $1 million drew Faas, who grad- voice-to-voice relation- c o n t r i b u tion to the uated from ship, and technology building of the college’s should augment that B u s i n e s s one-on-one discussion the Thames Campus Marketing or association. TechHealthplex, program in nology is only one part and said 1972. there were At a cer- of it. The more conso many emony at cerning is the inability naming opthe college to have a civil discusportunities, M o n d a y, but the colSt. Clair sion or dialogue.” lege board C o l l e g e - Andrew Faas and stuPresident Patti France, with stu- dents felt the student cendent council representa- tre was a perfect fit with tives, unveiled the new Faas and the goals of his Andrew J. Faas Student foundation. The alumnus was honCentre, which has undergone $2.3 million in reno- oured by representatives By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
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from the provincial and federal government, and also received a plaque on behalf of the municipality from Mayor Randy Hope. “It’s great but the real recognition is maybe a legacy I leave behind in terms of the work we do in creating more psychologically safe, fair and active environments,” Faas said at the unveiling ceremony. “Democracies are built on associations and relationships and dialogue, so anything you can do in terms of facilitating that in terms of buildings or other venues; that’s ancillary to actually getting people to have that dialogue that is so necessary.” Faas said technology and social media have played a big role in stopping normal interaction between people, and is harmful to forming relationships with colleagues,
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Good vibrations fill Capitol Theatre By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
A dozen days of positivity in Chatham-Kent came to a close Sept. 13, with a Thamesville woman walking away with $10,000 in cash and travel vouchers, and someone walking out before their name was called. Mainstreet Credit Union and Vellinga’s Travel donated $5,000 in cash and $5,000 in travel vouchers respectively for one lucky person to win last Thursday. More than 440 people qualified, but they had to be at the 12 Days of Positivity touchdown event at the Chatham Capitol Theatre to win. Chris Crawford of Thamesville was, but the draw’s first potential winner wasn’t. Organizers were forced to draw a second time, and that’s when Crawford’s name came up. The woman left with a huge smile on her face.
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She wasn’t the only one. Organizers, including mastermind Darrin Canniff, said the night was “a blast. “We had an amazing night. We had nearly 1,000 people at the Capitol, all like-minded,” he said. “We celebrated Chatham-Kent. We had some amazing local talent. It was a celebration of all the wonderful positive things in Chatham-Kent.” Over the 12 days, service clubs, neighbours, seniors, first responders, local businesses and agriculture, educators and more were positively celebrated. Canniff said a highlight for him was the tour of schools throughout Chatham-Kent. “It went fantastic. We covered all the schools again and received amazing feedback,” he said. “This year, we did a 10-minute message to the kids. Next year, we will work more directly with the schools, as we’re looking to improve and personalize for each school.” Canniff said the interest and enthusiasm from students in regard to the 12 Days of Positivity is very encouraging. “The kids are fantastic. Our future is bright based on the kids we’ve seen out there,” he said. “We need to nurture that.” Canniff also mentioned the free lunches, which took place every day last week, organized by 99.1 CKXS, throughout Chatham-Kent; and the COPA
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Crystal Gage entertains with a positive vibe Sept. 13 inside the Chatham Capitol Theatre, where the 12 Days of Positivity touched down.
for Kids event – where members of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association took 150 local kids up for a free flight – as particular highlights. “One hundred and fifty kids went up. What a wonderful thing,” he said. The 12 days were highlighted by plenty of smiles, positive vibes and the spirit of giving. “There was all the other giving going on throughout, and to top it off, we gave away $10,000,” he said, referring to the Capitol Theatre finale give-
away. The good vibrations spread, as well. A blood donor clinic held in the middle of the Positivity craze saw record numbers show up, Canniff said. “You can’t get any more positive than saving a life,” he said. As well, a Pay It Forward group is developing locally, with more than 1,000 members. Canniff hopes to be linked to that group as well.
As for next year, the positivity will be felt earlier, as the group plans on running a video challenge in 2018. It’s sparked by the fun, positive video put together by St. Andrew’s Residence and other seniors’ support organizations this year. Caniff said the video challenge would go out in January, allowing for schools to plan and take part. The contest will close in May or June, he
added. Canniff said the Positivity Days are certainly catching on. “We just need to spend a little more time to focus on the positive things. There are negative things out there and we can’t ignore them, but when we have the choice to focus on the positive or negative, let’s look at the good side,” he said. “The glass is half full, not half empty.”
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C-K smoking rates remain high Promotion for the Canadian Cancer Society Smokers’ Helpline, statistics complied show the smoking prevalence rate in Chatham-Kent is about 23 per cent, and that is much higher than the Ontario average, which is about 15 per cent. She said that in the 10 years Smokers’ Helpline has been collecting data, they have been able to
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Chatham-Kent has a higher than average number of smokers, and the Canadian Cancer Society wants to help them, and all Canadians, break free from their addiction to nicotine. According to Terri Schneider, senior co-ordinator, Partnerships and
reach about three to four per cent of C-K smokers with the various services they offer, including the phone support line seven days a week, online community of support 24/7 with a step-by-step quit program, text support, and incentives and prizes to encourage quitting. Each method offers a way that is most comfortable to the person trying
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WBM is a “Certified Library Binder” and adheres to a high industry standard for hardcover binding. The product is designed to withstand high use. Not all hardcover bound books on the market meet this standard. Trade binders manufacture in very high quantities and do not adhere to this standard. Often these books end up at WBM for rebinding. Some schools send new textbooks to WBM, to be rebound with library binding before using them in the schools.
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Shelter appreciated We spoke on Friday with people who have suffered through the difficulties of being homeless. The fourth annual Boxes and Blankets fund- and awareness-raiser in front of the Downtown Chatham Centre featured about two dozen people who spent the night in cardboard boxes as their only shelter. For several, it was an experience to which they were all too familiar. That included Johnathan Fournier, a young man who calls Chatham-Kent home now after spending years on the streets in Toronto. He said if he hadn’t found his way here, chances are he’d have been dead by now, by his own hand. Fournier spent many a night in shelters in Toronto, and now lives in a rooming house in Chatham. But he recalled sleeping under a table in a Toronto hotel ballroom, shifting around to avoid being spotted when a janitor came into the room to vacuum. In Toronto, homelessness is a visible issue. You can see people sleeping on subway grates, in Queen’s Park, or in other parts of the city. Here, it was once dubbed an invisible reality. But that is no longer the case. You can spot people heading down to slip under a bridge downtown as the sun begins to set, or the periodic sign of smoke coming from a long-abandoned and in-ruins property in central Chatham. In 2014, C-K council approved its 10-year homelessness plan. Consultant Gwen Potter-King warned council at the time action still needed to be taken to fix the invisible homelessness issue in the community. Municipal staff at the time said prevention would trump the need for a shelter, yet here we are in 2018 and a men’s shelter at Hope Haven has its eight available beds full most nights. Who is correct? We believe both elements are necessities. The traffic Hope Haven receives indicates the need for the shelter. Not all our homeless are couch surfers. But all require improved support. Fournier said he loves C-K, but wishes we had better services to support the homeless, as well as people with mental health issues. The shelter, however necessary, is a stopgap. Investment in affordable housing is what will ultimately get our homeless off the streets and into a warm place.
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Opioid crisis – a personal story Sir: Initially I liked it and I was glad to have it, because it took my pain away. I am talking about the use of a prescribed opioid in my pain management. I wish the desired outcomes came without the side effects. After using it for a short while, I realized that my body was getting used to it. This led me to wanting it more and more, thus this became a problem with the use of opioids in managing my pain. Even though, as time went-on, the more I ingested, the better my pain got managed, little did I know about a mishap waiting to happen with me. Once, I forgot to carry the bag of prescriptions in my trip to Toronto, and to my surprise, it’s at that time I realized that I had become dependent on it. That weekend I tasted the crisis associated with opioid-withdrawal. I suffered, and with me, my family suffered while
caring for me. It was a terrible weekend in Toronto. As though this terrible experience wasn’t enough, gradually increasing dosages while controlling my back pain “possessed me” – I lost my shortterm memory, my sense of orientation and I felt drowsy, sleepy, all day. My productivity dropped to zero and I became a burden on my caregiver. Under the influence of the opioids, I began making irrational decisions, eventually withdrawing myself from my social engagements and volunteering commitments in the community and the church. I felt useless. According to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, “Recent estimates indicate 13.1 per cent of Canadian adults used opioids in 2015, and among these individuals, 2.2 per cent (82,000 Canadians representing 0.3 per cent of the total population)
reported using them for non-medical purposes. There were 3987 apparent opioid-related deaths in 2017.” Opioids may reduce the degree of pain, may enhance one’s functioning level and introduce a general feeling of well-being, but they can also destroy one’s life, affecting relationships at home, school, employment and social settings. The data also suggests Ontario to be the second highest (1,263 per 100,000 population) province to British Columbia (1,470 per 100,000 population) in regard to the use of opioids. I found that prescription opioids had been falsely promoted/ marketed as a low-risk, non-addictive, effective treatment of moderate pain. Recent data confirms current opioid crisis is leading to broader issues – public health and safety concerns. I observed that even
prolonged therapeutic use of opioids can result in unhealthy dependency. I further observed that my treatment being supervised by my doctor had not familiarized me of the risks of overdose and accidental death. Where do we go from here? To recover from my opioid dependency, my objectives were to manage my chronic back pain; to stop my deteriorating level of day-to-day functioning; and to enhance my quality of life. In my previous opinion pieces on health and social issues, I have often advocated for adequate funded public policy, development of client-centered wrap-around seamless services, evidence-based programs, strengthening the community’s capacity to deal with the issue, and better co-ordination in the field, as well as among the departments of the various ministries of Ontario, etc.
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Should C-K council be downsized?
Sir: I have been listening, watching and reading about Doug Ford and the Ontario PC party’s attempts to downsize Toronto City council. I don’t think, judging from what I’ve heard, that it is a bad idea, but should have been announced when the Ontario PCs were campaigning, or waited until the current municipal election is over and then go towards the process to downsize for the next election in about four year’s time. I have also heard similar rumblings in other city communities about downsizing their
councils. I have not recently though, heard of our own municipal council doing the same thing. In fact, I believe the issue did come up at a municipal council meeting sometime in the past four years, but the deputation or motion did not pass. Would downsizing our municipal council be a good thing? Considering all the conflict and outcry that went on when the city and townships in Kent County amalgamated way back when and that there are still those who believe that this
should be reversed, well, downsizing would not be a good idea. It would not give fair representation to those in the former county or those in Chatham and Wallaceburg. The cost involved in changing the political structure of our municipality again would also not probably come cheap. I do think, though, that something should be done about the number of candidates running for mayor. I would hope that there is some sort of application process and
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But this time, I will reserve my comments to individual and family roles and responsibilities in the prevention, treatment, after care and rehabilitation of those afflicted with the opioid use. Having had a lived-experience with the opioids as well as being a professional in the field for nearly 40 years, I can attest that no amount of government investments will help if we Canadians do
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It is our responsibility as parents and close relatives to practice and teach children regarding smoking, drugs, alcohol, their dangers/risks, and alternative healthy lifestyles, its responsible use for recreation and self-medication, and healthy ways to cope with the peer pressures. Healthy habits and healthylife style start from home. Naresh James Chatham
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By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Local high school students with an interest in the legal system are encouraged to take part in a mock trial tournament this fall.
Organized by the local law firm Whittal + Company, the tournament will pit student teams against one another, with coaching from local legal personnel. The idea for the local tournament evolved from
an effort by Ursuline College Chatham students last spring. Katherine Denkers, a lawyer at Whittal + Company, said last spring, she reached out to the Ontario Justice Education Network looking for volunteer oppor-
tunities. “They put me in touch with (teacher) Mark Broadbent at UCC. A group of students there approached him about participating in the Ontario Justice mock trial tournament happening in
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Windsor,” she said. er, another participating At that point, Denkers UCC student, the expeand fellow Whittal + rience has him thinking Company staffer Dane about getting into law afAppleton met up with the ter high school. UCC students. Denkers said the plan “We did about four for this year’s tournacoaching sessions, walk- ment is to have preliming them through the pro- inary rounds take place cess of what a trial looks near the end of October, like and how to approach with the final competition the arguments,” she said. set for Nov. 17 where top Denkers said the stu- teams will compete in a dents had an enjoyable tournament judged by time at the Windsor event, Justice Gerri Wong, one of and she and Appleton, Chatham-Kent’s local Ona paralegal, had a great tario Court Justices. deal of fun helping out. At this point, Appleton “We felt it was such a said he and Denkers are valuable experience for working on getting final ourselves that we could commitments from local put something together in schools. He said some Chatham,” she said. have already confirmed, Appleton said the and there is a great deal growth of the UCC stu- of interest in the tournadents in the short time the ment. legal team F r o m w o r k e d “At first, the students there, it will with them were pretty timid, shy be a matter was impres- and not too familiar of matching sive. coaches to “At first, with legal contests teams. Denthe students and procedures. In the kers said were pretty short period we spent they have timid, shy with them, we saw a legal volunand not too ton of improvement in teers from familiar across the with legal argumentation, advomunicipalc o n t e s t s cacy and confidence.” ity, so geoand proce- - Dane Appleton graphically dures. In matching the short period we spent the coaches to schools with them, we saw a ton won’t be a problem. of improvement in argu“We have quite a few lomentation, advocacy and cal lawyers – from Wheatconfidence,” he said. “It ley, Chatham, Dresden, went through the roof. all over Chatham-Kent We saw such a huge dif- – who have volunteered ference in these kids. We their time to act as coaches were so thrilled with their for teams,” she said. “The progress that we wanted feedback we got from the to see that at every school legal community was just in Chatham-Kent.” extraordinary.” Matthew Bacic, one Appleton said the legal UCC student who took experts who have stepped part in the spring, said he forward come from all found the experience very ages. eye-opening in terms of “Some volunteers have how the Canadian legal been in the business for system is run, and has a 40 years, and there are better understanding of people such as ourselves all the work lawyers and who have been in the paralegals do behind the business for just a few scenes. years,” he said. Continued on page 9 For Quinn Teague-ColfCOPA YCK would like to thank the participants, sponsors, contributors, and volunteers for making our first COPA for Kids a success. We are pleased that we were able to provide a positive aviation experience for over 150 kids in Chatham-Kent on September 8, 2018. We are hopeful that through continued community support we will be able to continue the COPA for Kids YCK program on an annual basis. Thanks again, Contributors: Mambo Produce, Schinkel’s Legacy, Dover Port-A-John, Maple City Bakery, Erieau Marina, Z3 Aviation, Sobeys, Food Basics Volunteers: Brian Williams, Gilles Michaud, Dave Barnier, John Thompson, Tim Schinkel, Pete Spence, Jeff Stokes, Ken Robichaud, Boyce Libby, Mike Buckler, Ted Teetzel, Vina Schinkel, Eleanor Debresser, Patti McPhail, Aaron McPhail, Adam Snow, Mac Mazurek, Wesley Shoemaker, Patty Peters, Diana Michaud, Jordan Klonteig, Kathleen Clark, Ernie Jenkins, Dave Mallott, Bob Clarke, Lisa Williams, Tamara Stokes, Marion Smith, Marianne Schinkel, Bill Ludwig, Rolf Kacan, Pete Paisiovich, Kelvin Halbauer.
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RJCK to benefit from donations Continued from page 8
“It’s the older generation and the younger generation getting together to help the next generation.” Appleton said the mock trial experience will help kids make career choices in the future. “We’re providing a unique pathway to kids to make the right choices and to develop skills that will be helpful later in life,” he said. Furthermore, the mock trial has a charitable aspect as well, as the organizers are working with Restorative Justice C-K. Donations will be collected at the door on Nov. 17, with proceeds going to the local non-profit organization. Restorative Justice C-K provides services for youth in the criminal justice system and at-risk
youth coping with a variety of challenges. The RJCK Positive Strides Programs are preventative intervention and educational sessions for at-risk youth. The programs are targeted at youth facing challenges with substance abuse, anger management, online and offline harassment, and criminal activity. All donations gathered during the tournament will directly fund the Positive Strides Programs. Bruce Corcoran/The Chatham Voice “The essence of this ini- From left, students Matthew Bacic and Quinn Teague-Colfer, and Whittal + Company staffers Katherine Denkers and Dane tiative speaks to the work Appleton showcase the Mock Trial Tournament trophy up for grabs this fall. that RJCK carries out every day with local youth; ience in areas such as lead- and coping mechanisms,” pola. “What a meaning- learn and to engage with providing a unique path- ership, decision-making, said RJCK’s Cecily Cop- ful way for local youth to our community!” w a y f o r Follow me . . . young Announcing my move to p e o PEAK ATHLETIC TRAINING ple to Located at 12 Indian Creek Road E., Chatham build Accepting current and new clients resilCall or text for appointments!
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Chatham Goodfellows 64th annual No Child Without a Christmas campaign received a $12,000 kick-start from 100 Plus Women Who Care recently. The funds will go towards the Goodfellows boot and shoe program. Four times per year for one hour, 100-plus women who care about their local community raise more than $10,000 for a Chatham-Kent charity. From the group’s most recent meeting, the Chatham Goodfellows were the fortunate recipients. In addition to providing food and toys for 1,400 families each year,
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Red Weather Week in support of the United Way Campaign, according to UWCK’s Michelle Robbins, with lots of fun ways to raise money. Starting Sept. 24, St. Clair College Thames Campus will host Red Feather softball event from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Thames Campus ball diamonds. Admission is $2. There will also be a Red Feather Referee’s Classic Volleyball Tournament at John McGregor Secondary School at 3 p.m. On Tuesday, there will
be a Red Feather Trivia Night at the UWCK office at 425 McNaughton Ave. in Chatham at 5 p.m. Admission to the event is $25 for a team of five people. Wednesday, students with a buyout can attend the Red Feather Football game at UCC at 1 p.m. and then hit the Dodgeball Tournament at Chatham Christian Highschool from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with admission of $2. CKSS takes to the football field Thursday for its Red Feather Football game at 1 p.m. that stu-
dents with a buyout can attend. The Animal House Olympics take place at John McGregor Friday at 2 p.m., with each team paying a $25 entry fee. That evening will be Red Feather Dance at the WISH Centre from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets for the dance are $10. For more information about Red Feather Week activities, please contact Robbins at 519-354-0430 ext. 293 or go to uwock. ca/event/red-featherweek/
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to help give back through volunteering their time and talents to help support two of our community’s largest fundraising events this season: the youth-driven Red Feather and the Harvest Run. As per school board regulations, all volunteers must be over the age of 18 and have been out of high school for at least one full year. United Way officials are looking for support for the following events: • The Harvest run, Sept. 23. • Softball on Sept. 24. • Dodgeball on Sept. 25. • Red Feather football Sept. 27. • Red Feather Trivia Night on Sept. 27. • Animal House Olympics on Sept. 28. • The Red Feather Dance at the W.I.S.H. Centre Sept. 29. To find out more information or to get involved, please contact Michelle Robbins at michelle@uwock.ca or Arielle DeHaw at arielle@uwock.ca. Both can also be reached at 519-354-0430.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
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Pillow cases add a touch of comfort for patients
By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
For the past five years, a small but industrious group of Chatham women have been adding a bit of colour and sense of home to sick children’s hospital rooms. The Chatham chapter of Ryan’s Case for Smiles, a group that sews colourful cotton pillow cases for seriously ill children in hospitals, was started by Wilma Noordan five years ago after her brother battled cancer. She saw an article in a quilting magazine about sewing pillow cases to give comfort to child cancer patients and knew that was something she could do to help. Noordan said her group currently has six women who make 110 pillow cases every two months for the children’s hospitals in Windsor and London, and they make them on request for the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance locally. “We have six members right now who get together every two months to show what we have done,” Noordan said. “The program was just for cancer patients but now we make them for any child with a serious illness in the hospital.” She noted at one time, they
were able to take the pillow cases onto the children’s floors, but due to concern with the transmission of germs to cancer patients, they now drop off the completed pillow cases to the front desk to be distributed. Ryan’s Case for Smiles began in 2007 in the U.S. in memory of Ryan Kerr, an inspirational young man who was diagnosed at 12 years of age with osteosarcoma. According to the group’s website, Ryan battled five recurrences of cancer, months of treatment and the amputation of his right leg, but never let it stop him from living his life to the fullest. Ryan’s mom Cindy started the charitable organization and there are now more than 120 chapters across Canada and the U.S. The focus of the organization is to “help kids feel better to heal better” and bring comfort and support to young patients and their families. “We started with a simple goal: to create and distribute whimsical pillowcases that give children an emotional boost and remind them that they are not defined by their illness,” the group’s website stated. Noordan said the local chapter is always open to new mem-
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Sewing 110 bright, colourful pillow cases every two months for sick children in the hospital, the local chapter of Ryan’s Case for Smiles keeps very busy. Group members are, from left, Wyn Groen, Ruby Preston, Wilma Noordan, Marilyn Johnston and Linda Henderson. Absent was Margaret Rumble.
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staff and volunteers are hard at work on the third annual Chatham-Kent Hospice “Changing Moments, Changing Lives” Hospice Foundation Gala happening Oct. 26 at the John. D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. Guests attending the gala will enjoy a multicourse gourmet meal and a variety of oneof-a-kind experiences at the silent and live auction. Once again adding to the excitement of the evening is the chance for guests to win a 0.50 Specialized Pest Management for the Agri Food sector! carat round brilliant cut Canadian diamond Thamesville • 519-692-4232 compliments of Mitsgspestmanagement.ca tons Jewellers in Ridgetown. Victory Lincoln returns this year as Title Sponsor. “We are so pleased to once again be sponsorNew & Used Tires Mon-Fri
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The Active Lifestyle Centre is hosting a Benefit Pasta dinner for one of its own Sept. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Long-time kitchen staffer and the man behind some great homestyle cooking, Jamie Foster, is currently off recuperating after a medical issue resulted in the amputation of his leg. The ALC wants to help Foster as he works to re-
cover, and organized the dinner, which includes either spaghetti with meat sauce or fettuccine Alfredo with a roll, tossed or Caesar salad, coffee or tea. There will be a cash bar and desserts available for purchase. Tickets are available in advance only and can be purchased at the Centre on Merritt Avenue in Chatham or by calling executive director Linda Lucas at (519) 352-5633 for more information.
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Man cycles to help grandson curity fund together for my grandson, Jakob,” said Smith, who currently lives in Grand Rapids, Mich., and is from London, Ont. “Jakob is 16. When he was born, he was perfect in every way, but two months later he was getting massive seizures. Nobody knows why or how. The neurologist said that he would be
By Aaron Hall Contributing Writer
In order to help his grandson Jakob, who has special needs, Ken Smith, 70, is in the midst of a coast-to-coast bike tour across the United States and Canada. Recently, Smith made a stop in Wallaceburg. “The whole purpose of the trip was to put a se-
dead by two, he would never walk, he’d be in a wheelchair, he’d never speak … and here we are 16 years later. He does walk, he’s never needed a wheelchair, but he doesn’t speak, he cannot talk at all.” Smith added, “One thing I really admire about my son and daughter-in-law (Jason and Sue), knowing that he would never real-
ly learn like normal children, but they put him in kindergarten, public school and high school. What he got from that was the social skills, the interactive skills. This kid is an extrovert.” Throughout his trip, Smith is staying at different fire halls along the way. This is symbolic and close to Smith’s heart, as
his son is a firefighter in to-coast, and create some London. funds for his financial “Being my son is a fire- future.’ He requires 24/7 fighter, and my father care, he needs to be fed, was a firefighter, I knew he needs to be taken to that is a high-risk profes- bed, he needs to be taksion,” Smith said. “I said en to the bathroom. All to Jason, ‘if anything hap- that good stuff … but if pens to you, what kind anything happens to (my of provisions have you son and daughter-in-law) made for Jakob or Sue’ who is going to look after He said it is very difficult him?” to find somebody who Smith said he has expecan be a care provider for rienced some tough tera special needs child and rain on his journey, plus get somebody on an on- he’s fallen off his bike call basis or even a per- four times and was almanent one; it’s very ex- most hit twice. pensive… and he needs Continued on page 18 speech therapy.” Smith added, “So it popped Meadow Park Chatham into my head Long Term Care Home and it was actually on an old bucket list I had … I said, ‘I’m CANADA’S going FAVOURITE to FOR put a fundrais110 Sandy St. • 519-351-1330 er together for www.jarlette.com Jakob, go coast-
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
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Municipal Act, 2001 c. 25 s. 379 (2) O. Reg. 181/03, s. 5(1), Form 6
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 until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 9th, 2018, 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. 2. 3.
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However, Smith said he has received incredible support from the people in all of the communities he has visited. “Some beautiful country, met some great people,” he said. Smith is expecting to wrap-up his adventure in late September, when he reaches the east coast of the United States, outside of Boston, Mass. He started his journey in Oregon, with one bike tire in the Pacific Ocean. To date, he has raised more than $10,000 of his $100,000 goal through a crowd-funding campaign on GoFundMe.
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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, or of a 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 taxes, HST (if applicable) and the relevant land transfer tax.
Sunday marked the beginning of Royal Canadian Legion Week. Chatham Coun. Brock McGregor said the work done by Legion members is invaluable. Wallaceburg Coun. Carmen McGregor lauded the Legion as an integral part of the community. Zone A3 Commander Irene Williams said the many events held during Legion Week demonstrate how members of the 10 area branches contribute to the community. Although recognizing the sacrifice and contribution Canada’s military men and women have made to our freedom remains at the core of the Legion, membership is no longer restricted to veterans of Canada’s armed forces. There are more than 1,400 Legion branches across Canada with in excess of a 250,000 members.
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Chatham-Kent’s RS Technologies Inc., the innovative composite utility pole manufacturer, is expanding production and adding a third shift. As a result, the company is actively looking to hire new staff and is hosting a job fair Sept. 24. The job fair will be located at the Municipal Centre in Tilbury and will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located in Tilbury, RS Technologies is the industry leader with its patent-protected composite utility poles that have an expected service life of 80 years and require zero maintenance. The utility poles are both factory and life-tested to withstand tornadoes, ice storms, and hurricanes. “We have the best customers in the world, backed by the best staff in the world,” said Tracy McDonald, Human Resources Manager for RS Technologies Inc. “We are looking to bring more people on board that can really become part of the RS Technologies family.” RS Technologies is look-
ing to hire both general labourers and also skilled trades positions, including a maintenance millwright and maintenance electrician. The high performance poles produced by RS Technologies are used in transmission, distribution, and communication applications and offer a lighter, more durable and longer-lasting solution over wood, steel and concrete alternatives. In many instances, the environmentally friendly poles deliver the lowest total installed and lifecycle cost solution of any pole on the market. RS Technologies has over 400 customers globally and has installed over 20,000 poles in the field since 2003. For more information on the job fair and RS Technologies, please visit their website at www.RSpoles. comor on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/rspoles/.
tham-Kent Music Schools Inc., formerly known as the Tilbury Music Centre, has seen positive growth, which has allowed them to open a second location at 530 Victoria Ave. in Chatham and several satellite locations. The schools offer music lessons on a variety of instruments including
piano, violin, guitar, and vocal lessons. In addition, they also sell entry-level musical instruments and accessories such as guitar strings and music stands. “The community has been very supportive and we are already accepting students for our first fall session in Chatham.” said James Mason, owner of
the Chatham-Kent Music Schools Inc. “Also, we are also going to be expanding into other areas of Chatham-Kent by offering lessons once a week in Thamesville, Merlin, and Wallaceburg starting early 2019. This is an exciting time for us. “Our growth has been steady and consistent.
We have over 170 music students now,” said Mason. “We started at 12 back in 2016. I employ six teachers and it’s going extremely well. We seem to be really filling a need where we are and we’re drawing students from as far away as Windsor.” Continued on page 20
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How to spot a bully Children who commit acts of bullying or violence may do so for various reasons, such as the desire to fit in with a certain group or to get revenge for past bullying they themselves experienced. Whatever the case, they need help. But when no one’s speaking up, how can you tell if one child is bullying another? Some of the most frequently observed traits linked to bullying include: • The need to dominate and maintain a certain status within a group • A lack of interpersonal skills (difficulty making friends) • Impulsivity • Lack of empathy • Authoritarian or manipulative behaviors
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018 • Pig Roast at Sprucedale United Church, 493 Victoria Ave., Chatham. 5:00pm-7:00pm (continuous seating) $20/ adults, 5-12 $8, preschoolers free. Tickets for Take Out dinners available Take out begins at 5:00pm. For tickets call 519-354-0060. • Pepper (1:00pm) and fun darts (7:30m) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Thursday, September 27, 2018 • Open euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. • Benefit Pasta Dinner for Jamie Foster at the Active Lifestyle Centre. Spaghetti w/meat sauce or Fettuccine Alfredo with dinner roll and tossed or caesar salad, coffee or tea. Cash bar and desserts available for purchase. $10. 5:00pm-7:00pm. Advance tickets only. Purchase at ALC Reception or by calling 519352-5633. Friday, September 28, 2018 • FREE PA Day program from 8:30am-3:30pm at First Reformed Church, cnr of Lacroix and Indian Creek Rd., Chatham. Featuring RickyThe Magic Magician (Puppetry and storytelling) followed by crafts, music, stories, exercises and sports. Lunch and snacks provided at no cost. Please call 519-351-0046 for registration. Space is limited. 1strefrm@ciaccess.com. Ages 4-10. • Meal (5:30pm-7:00pm), 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. Saturday, September 29, 2018 • Meat draw (4:00pm-6:00pm) and Dance (4:30pm-9:30pm) featuring Marquis at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.
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Paramedic Ride The Chatham Voice
Four Chatham-Kent paramedics taking part in the sixth annual Ontario Paramedic Ride cycling event this week. They are in the middle of cycling more than 500 kilometers from Toronto to Ottawa over four days. Paramedic Ride is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the paramedic community. The organization raises funds in support of the Canadian Paramedic Memorial Foundation. The foundation is constructing a monument in Ottawa to commemorate those paramedics who have
lost their lives in the line of duty. This important monument will be a place where family, friends and colleagues can remember their loved ones and honour the dedication and sacrifice of all Canadian paramedics who have lost their lives. This annual event holds a significant importance for Chatham-Kent paramedics as they honour their fallen colleague, Paul Patterson who passed away in the line of duty on Feb. 25, 2007, while responding to a motor vehicle collision. This year the team has Laura Sanders, sister of the late Paul Patterson, join three other volunteering Chatham-Kent paramedics.
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Mason attributes a key element of his success to the Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre Starter Company Plus program and the $5,000 small business grant he received. “They were amazing. They’ve been a huge help to me all the way long, offering support and programs, asking questions and getting me in touch with resources,” he said. “Even if I had never received the grant, it would have been worth the three days I invested going to the program because I learned so much from the course.” As part of the Starter Company Plus program, Mason was coached in developing a business plan, working on the financials of his business to ensure it would be viable, and learning key strategies for success. “I’ve had the pleasure to work with James and the Chatham-Kent Music Schools Inc. for quite some time now and have been able to see them grow, adjust their plans based on customer needs, and really find a core focus for the business,” said Rosemarie Montgomery, Business
Consultant with the Small Business Centre. “The schools have such a wonderful dedication to building a vibrant musical community that it’s a delight to see them be successful.” Before opening his business, Mason spent 25 years managing large grocery stores and hundreds of employees before deciding to go into business for himself in August 2016. Chatham CrossFit holding grand opening
Chatham CrossFit recently built a new facility on Queen Street, and is having a grand opening on Sept. 22. The open house takes place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature demonstrations of crossfit, presentations from the owners and coaching staff, food brought by Twisted Nook, and a quick workout for whoever is interested. Vendors in attendance will be Twisted Nook for food, GNC for supplements, Colin Goudreau for chiropractics and Jordan Couper for nutrition. Door prizes include a year’s membership at CrossFit and various other prizes and deals.
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Chatham-Kent Economic Development, in conjunction with local partners and government representatives, are seeking to learn more about the impact of steel, aluminum, and other tariffs on local business through an online survey. The survey is an outcome of a special Tariff Talks meeting held recently with Chatham-Kent and area businesses, manufacturers, and agricultural businesses.
Through roundtable discussions at the Tariff Talks meeting, attendees shared their thoughts and concerns regarding imposed and pending U.S. tariffs. Chatham-Kent businesses are invited to complete an online survey that shows the impact these tariffs may be having, or are having, on them and on our region. “The steel and metal fabrication industries have already
been hit hard by U.S. tariffs and the threat of tariffs against the auto sector continues to linger,” said Geoff Wright, Economic Development Officer with Chatham-Kent Economic Development, in a media release. “The Tariff Talks meeting was one tool we are using to engage our business community on vital topics. The survey is another way we are working to reach even more people on this criti-
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
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Homeless issue not going away
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He said he spent six years living on the streets in Toronto. “I was homeless basically from 18-24. When turned 18, I went from shelter to shelter to shelter,” he said. “I don’t want anybody to feel what I felt. It feels like you have no options.” He moved to Chatham in May of 2017. Fournier said his time spent homeless in Toronto tested his will to live. “I was homeless; I was tired and I wanted to give up. I have scars on my body from hurting myself. I was in so much emotional pain,” he said. “If I didn’t have my dad, I literally would have committed suicide.” Coming to Chatham, where his father lived, saved Fournier’s life. “The second I moved here, the feeling in the community … you can
feel the love,” he said. But love cannot conquer all. Where in Toronto there were many support structures in place to help the homeless, Fournier said there are so many people trying to manipulate the system that those in need find it difficult to get the necessary help. Here, the manipulators may be gone, but so too is much of the support structure. “A loving community needs tools to love and help each other,” Fournier said. “ Today, Fournier is in a better place. He said he lives in a rooming house with his girlfriend, is on Ontario Works and is addressing his mental health issues. But getting to where he is, despite the move to Chatham, wasn’t easy. “There aren’t many options around here. There
wasn’t even a shelter down here (in 2017),” he said. Jeff Parker, supervisor at Chatham Hope Haven, said the men’s shelter only opened last November. There are 10 beds, but two are kept in reserve in case the police need to bring someone in an emergency. The eight other beds are quite often filled each night, Parker said, adding more are needed. And additional supports are required. “People need to know this is a reality,” he said. “We’ll take anybody in but we’re not counsellors. We can get them in touch with people who can counsel.” Willis Pollett, client services co-ordinator for Hope Haven, said providing support for the homeless men who come in to the facility is not just
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Johnathan Fournier and Jeff Parker took part in the fourth annual Boxes and Blankets fund and awareness raiser event Sept. 14 in front of the Downtown Chatham Centre.
about getting them some food and a place to sleep. “We have one on ones to see why they are homeless,” he said. “A homeless person is not just an addict, or out of work or on ODSP. The problem is they are homeless; they aren’t hopeless.”
Fournier believes there is no excuse for the lack of support for local homeless; it’s a lack of attention. “A road costs thousands of dollars; so does mental health. What’s more important?” he asked. Final numbers from
the weekend fundraiser weren’t released as of press time. Volunteers are needed at Hope Haven. Shifts are 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. or the full 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. Stop by at 183 Wellington St. W. to learn more.
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