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Union Gas injected $300,000 into the Butterfly Build Campaign for the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent (CTCCK) recently. The centre is looking to raise $6 million locally to go with $22.5 million in provincial funding to build a new facility on McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham. To date,
thanks to the boost from Union Gas, they’ve raised about $4 million, Foundation of the CTCCK executive director Mike Genge said. While Union Gas and its employees direct funds to the CTCCK, their giving goes much further. Mike Grail, chair of the foundation board, said the donation of “sweat equity” means a great deal.
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benefits of the treatment centre. His adopted daughter Hayley, 13, received crucial therapy at the facility. Allman said Hayley developed cerebral palsy at birth. The first place the family visited when they got Hayley home to Chatham was the treatment centre. “They taught us so many things in that first month,” he said, adding that included how to feed her, how to do physiotherapy and more. “When she first learned to walk it was at the CTCCK. They helped us so much.” Allman said the greatthis week at est gift, however, Eateries . . . Expanding into Chatham: Consider the DCC FOODCOURT. was the Two vacancies, open to all considerations. Flexible leasing agreements, encourand continuous promoting, making DCC top of mind awareness to our customers. Signing Bonus offered for a limited time. All inquiries welagement
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“I’ve worked with hundreds of Union Gas employees at various events and fundraisers. It’s not just financial contributions from the people of this company,” he said. “This organization truly believes in giving. It comes from the roots on up. The culture is probably unparalleled anywhere.” Steve Baker, president of Union Gas, is a former member of CTCCK foundation’s board. Kevin Allman, an employee at Union Gas, is a current board member. Allman has seen firsthand the
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A $2 million lawsuit was filed July 31 against the British A Toronto judge has ruled Methodist Episcopal Church the congregation of the North (BMEC) in Toronto by PickBuxton church can remain on ard who took on the case pro the property until the mat- bono after he heard the BMEC ter of who actually owns the told the church community church and land is settled. they had to rejoin the main Lawyer for the North Bux- church or vacate the property. ton congregation, Steve Pick- An option to lease the propard, said the news is good for erty was removed before the the local group. church was able “The judge “This is a significant to respond. has ruled that As previouswin for the Buxton conthe BMEC in ly reported, Toronto can- gregation. They have the claim docnot evict the won the right to stay in uments state congregation their church until the that the BMEC in North Bux- matter of who owns the either names ton until all church is properly dealt the North Buxthe matters with. BMEC sought to ton Commubetween them nity Church as which have evict them immediately.” “true owners been raised in - Lawyer Steve Pickard of the propthe claim for tierty,” remove tle and damages in Chatham themselves as trustees over have concluded,” Pickard the property, or that they said in a statement to the me- pay the North Buxton Comdia recently. “This is a signifi- munity Church $1.5 million cant win for the Buxton con- for the amount they put into gregation. They have won the the property since they broke right to stay in their church with the BMCE in 2003, plus until the matter of who owns $500,000 in damages. the church is properly dealt The Bethel Congregation with. BMEC sought to evict started the church in the Buxthem immediately.” ton Settlement (formerly ElThe Chatham Voice
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ence to the boiler room, Marshall said. It’s a continuing focus on striving to constantly improve, she added. “They help to identify some of the gaps,” she said of the surveyors, who are comprised of hospital administrators and front-line health-care providers. The feedback will be immediate. “We’ll get a preliminary verbal report at the end of the week and get a formal report within 60 days,” Marshall said. While the accreditation process is not mandatory, she said she doesn’t know of a hospital that doesn’t take part. There’s an annual cost to be involved, Marshall said, as Accreditation Canada provides other services and access to resources. Plus, when it’s survey week, there are
additional costs associated with the weeklong visit. “We believe it’s highly beneficial to do that,” Marshall said. Jerome Quenneville, vice president and chief financial officer with the CKHA, said in order to have medical students work at a hospital, it has to be part of the accreditation process, and is therefore vital to the physician recruitment process. In terms of financial prudence, Marshall said the CKHA continues to project it will be in a balanced position at the end of its fiscal year, despite some challenges with provincial funding. She said the funding model helps small hospitals, as regardless of patient numbers, you need a certain core level of service. But the alliance is con-
sidered a mid-size hospital, one of the largest in that category. Large urban hospitals perform high volumes of procedures to the point they can do them more efficiently and cost effectively, plus they benefit from population growth. But the alliance doesn’t, and as a result doesn’t get the same level of support funding from the province. Marshall is hopeful the provincial funding model will be tweaked somewhat in the near future. One area in which the CKHA is doing more procedures is knee replacements. It used to receive provincial funding to perform 381 replacements a year, but it is now bumped to 481 such procedures that the ErieSt. Clair Local Integrated Health Network is funding each year.
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New Habitat home recipient grateful fresh start,” said Krutasky about her new home. Applying in 2016, KruThere were lots of happy tasky found out she was tears at this year’s Hab- going to be the recipient itat for Humanity Cha- in April of 2017. A year tham-Kent’s 2018 home and a half later, she cannot quite believe the house is dedication. Cindy Krutasky received now complete. “It will sink in on Monthe keys to her new Pain Court home on Friday day evening when my and is proud to be able to children and I are praycall herself a homeowner. ing before bed for the first time in our This is the new home. fifth house “It will sink in on Habitat for Monday evening when For now, it’s a little surH u m a n i - my children and I are real.” ty C-K has praying before bed for built with the first time in our new R e q u i r e d by Habitat the help of for Humanvolunteers, home. For now, it’s a ity to conthe munic- little surreal.” tribute 500 ipality and - Cindy Krutasky hours to the generous support from local busi- build, Krutasky, her faminesses who donated not ly and friends went above only their time, but also and beyond. “The total for her was building materials and expertise to help ensure 1,500 hours. That is Krutasky and her family how many lives she has would be living in a safe touched in her journey – she is very, very suphome. “This gives us a healthy, ported,” said executive By Sarah Schofield sarah@chathamvoice.com
director for Habitat for Humanity C-K Nancy McDowell. The help shown to Krutasky and her family is something that McDowell is confident will continue in the coming years. “She is a special person, but then so are all of our families. This represents a launching point to future growth where we hope we will be doing multiple builds.” While this home is now complete, McDowell and her team are already planning the sixth, which will be built in Chatham. “We are looking for property, but we already have our family and there is a lot of fundraising that has to happen to build a house. Even with the support of the community, it is still costly.” McDowell said in order to qualify for the program, families do need to be making an income, a fact that often gets mis-
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Cindy Krutasky and her family were the recipients of 2018’s Habitat for Humanity C-K’s home on Friday and received the keys to her newly built Pain Court home from Habitat Board Chair Richard Drouillard, left, and Executive Director Nancy McDowell, right, during the Open House and Key Turning Ceremony. With the support of local businesses, the municipality and thousands of volunteer hours from the community, Krutasky is now able to call herself a homeowner.
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Basking in the glow There is no better way to get your town on the global map – in a positive light – than by hosting world-class events. Yes, they are a lot of work and you need hundreds, if not thousands, of dedicated volunteers working behind the scenes to make it happen. When you succeed, however, the goodwill and interest you garner is worth more than the most expensive marketing scheme. Chatham-Kent just hosted two world-class events practically back to back and the exposure for this part of southwestern Ontario couldn’t be better. The International Plowing Match, despite sweltering temperatures and rain days, brought in thousands of visitors to our municipality, and both city and country folk welcomed them with open arms. Then the Elite 10 Grand Slam of Curling came to St. Clair College Thames Campus, bringing worldclass curlers and in-depth television coverage of the event and our community, highlighting all it has to offer. Devin Heroux, CBC Sports reporter at the Elite 10 Grand Slam of Curling, was an amazing booster of all things Chatham-Kent during the event, tweeting pictures of sunsets, the Thames River, and businesses like Sam’s Percolator where he got his coffee. He was even tweeting from all the happenings in downtown Chatham on Saturday, including Firefest and the Etsy Made in Canada market. “I should really be at the curling rink by now but everything is happening downtown Chatham right now. Fire truck and ambulance antique show. Market. Community. This is wonderful,” he tweeted. Exposure like that can’t be bought or bartered, and what a great way to show off how vibrant and how invested our community is in offering not just local but world-class events to Ontario, Canada and the world. No, Chatham-Kent isn’t all sweetness and light. We have our problems like any community. But we also have many things that make us special, make us unique and make us a fantastic community to settle in, whether it be to raise a family, or to retire to and enjoy the lakes, unique shops and artists, fishing, theatre and restaurants.
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A lesson in Strategic Voting 101 Sir: Municipal elections day is fast approaching. I am on record for advocating a change in leadership, at the mayoral level at least, and I stand behind that. Mayor Hope has had three terms to move this community forward and says that his work is not done. I say that Chatham-Kent does not need another four years of standing still, and it’s time for a fresh approach. Back in May I predicted that we would see a similar race for the mayor’s chair develop to what we have seen in the past – five or six candidates throw their hat in the ring, the vote gets split, and Hope remains mayor of C-K. My suggested strategy to avoid this outcome was strategic voting by the constituents of Chatham-Kent. Since that time I have had many people ask me how strategic voting works. Given that my prediction was accurate, and the risk of Hope remaining mayor is real, I would offer a crash course 101 on Strategic Voting. By definition, tactical
or strategic voting is an act of supporting another candidate more strongly than your sincere preference in order to prevent an undesirable outcome. In this situation, mine at least, Mayor Hope (Candidate C) would be the “undesirable outcome.” I may think or hope that one or two other candidates – Candidate A or Candidate B – would replace Mayor Hope, but the risk is that as the majority of votes get split across these three candidates and Hope still gets enough votes to win because Candidates A and B split the non-Hope vote. Here is where the strategy comes in. My “sincerely preferred” candidate may be A, but just because I prefer A does not mean that Candidate A realistically stands the best chance of defeating Hope. It could be that Candidate B is the candidate that realistically has that best chance. So rather than voting for A, I strategically vote for B to achieve my primary objective of replacing Hope. My vote may not
result in a win for my “sincerely preferred” candidate, but I will gladly take Option B rather than four more years of Hope. That is how strategic voting works. Here are a few additional tips to consider when it comes to strategic voting: • Make sure you cast your vote. You may not feel strongly about the election or may not have a sincere preference, but not voting is pretty well the same as casting a vote for an encumbent. Trump became president because his voters came out in droves to NOT vote for Hillary Clinton. Don’t ever assume the impossible cannot happen. Every vote helps. • Not sure how to determine which candidate has the best chance of defeating Hope? Well, it’s not an exact science, but drive around and count signs. And not signs on public property, but signs on private property. Signs don’t get posted on private property without residents giving their ‘vote’ to the candidate on the sign, and not all these
voters can be wrong. • What constitutes a good candidate for mayor? Well, I have high respect to those candidates that enter the ring for the first time, for any position – after all, everyone has to start somewhere. I’m thinking though that some council experience goes a long way to a smooth transition into that mayor chair. There is something to be said for “hitting the ground running.” • Spread the word about strategic voting. If you feel strongly that a change in mayor is needed, don’t be shy about talking about the subject with friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. Open, honest discussion is not illegal or even unethical, and other people may feel the same way about a change as you but may not have given much thought on how to best achieve the desired outcome and will unwittingly contribute to the same split-vote outcome we have seen in the past. Rick Youlton Chatham
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Meet the candidates The Chatham Voice
Editor’s note: In this week’s paper, we are introducing the council candidates for Wards 1-5. Each has a space for a short explanation on why they are running and what their platform involves. We asked each candidate 12 questions, covering a variety of issues. Yes or no answers are included in graphics on the ensuing pages, but for detailed answers, we encourage our readers to visit our website, chathamvoice.com. Several candidates did not get back to us by press time. Trustee hopefulls for local school boards will appear in next week’s paper.
Ward 1 candidates Mark Pastorius: I have decided to run for a council position on the basis I feel we require a change. The senseless spending of Municipal tax dollars seriously needs to be addressed if we are ever to move Chatham-Kent for-
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ward. Our taxes are among the highest, our infrastructure is drastically being neglected and these are just a few of the things that require a fresh perspective. Melissa Harrigan: I’m running for council because I believe in our community. I believe in our clubs and service providers, our volunteer groups, our school families, businesses, and community parks and spaces. I think that individually, and collectively, we all have goals and aspirations about what we want for our town, family, business, etc. We want to be proud of where we live, and for our children and grandchildren to be proud of the place they call home. To achieve our goals, we need strong, vocal, collaborative councillors, and I believe I have the skills, drive, and experience to get us there. I want to be a councillor that pushes the envelope, challenges the status quo, and helps us to create a
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Ward 2 candidates Tanya Bondy: I have owned and operated a successful small business for the past 10 years. I know the importance of watching the bottom line and prudently investing or knowing what to divest. In addition to this experience I will bring this to the table hard work and a no-nonsense approach to spending. I represent you SouthKent; my agenda is your agenda. I will work with you to represent Ward 2 while working with fellow councillors to keep Chatham-Kent moving forward. This is my time to give back, a vote for me is a voice for you. Anthony Ceccacci: Being a 40-year resident of Ward 2, I want to make a difference. I aim to be a part of tackling our difficult de-
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Grand Avenue west of Keil Drive in Chatham is taking on a new look, as the municipality is installing a bicycle/walking path that runs beyond St. Clair College and out along Grand River Line.
mographic issues here in Chatham Kent. I want to continue to build on the foundation of our beautiful community making an attractive place to visit, live, work and establish a business. My goal is to be approachable and have a common-sense approach to better serve
the residents and better serve our community. Focusing on affordable housing, Mental health, youth retainment and business retention are the four cornerstones of my foundation. Trevor Thompson: In 2014, I saw a divided
municipality, a divided council, and more specifically a group of Ward 2 councillors that were not working together. I saw taxpayers struggling under two terms of large tax increases and people that were not getting the help they needed.
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Questions for the Candidates
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6. Should the municipality try to land an Ontario Cannabis Store as soon as possible? 7. Should council be more proactive in terms of working with landowners with contaminated wells? 8. Some critics say the municipal building department is an impediment to development in C-K. Do you agree? 9. Do you believe Chatham needs a new twin-pad arena? 10. Should the municipality cut back on its expenditures for overseas economic development efforts?
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2018 Municipal Election
Meet the municipal candidates I saw families not getting the
‘quality of life’ infrastructure that they needed. So I ran, believing that I could help address those issues. Since then 12 MagiCaL nightS, SepteMBer to June Ward 2 and the council have come together. We delivered a tax increase below inflation, the lowSat. january 19 8pm est in a term of council. advance $40/$45 Day of concert CeLtiC, CeLtiC, CeLtiC We’ve built new parks and trails. I’m running because there is still work to be Sat. February 16 3pm done, to attract doctors, advance $30/$35 Day of concert attract residents and pay iConiC ChiLdren’S entertainer 87 Main Street, Highgate, Ontario down debt. It’s been a privilege to serve, and I’ve worked Sat. September 22 8pm Sat. march 9 8pm hard to try to deserve advance $30/$35 Day of concert advance $40/$45 Day of concert that privilege. SeriouSLy good BLuegraSS Singer-Songwriter extraordinaire
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Clare Latimer: I was born, raised and live on Fairview Line, in South Kent. I am running for municipal office because I would like to see our municipal debt continue to be reduced and spending streamlined, with re-allocation of current resources toward: an effective repair/maintenance schedule for our current infrastructure, an accessible and affordable ride share transportation system across Chatham-Kent, an accessible and affordable home share/housing program across the municipality, investment in local entrepreneurship and diversification/expansion of agricultural products/business, augmented efficiency of emergency response services, continued collaborative problem solving between Indigenous populations and surrounding communities; continued age friendly strategy implementation and incentives for use of cost efficient environmentally friendly residential/business practises. As an Occupational Therapist I am trained in functional analysis of actions/tasks to develop sustainable outcomes. Community involvement is something I have always valued deeply. I will listen to your concerns and will be responsive to them. Accountability to the Chatham-Kent taxpayer is my number one priority!
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afford more stagnation and indecision while neighbouring municipalities continue to grow. We must focus and energize our local leadership on your needs, and those of the entire community. I will work toward fixing key infrastructure; reduce debt and stabilize taxes; support existing businesses; refocus attraction efforts on Ontario and nearby US states; improve relationships with senior levels of government; fight for a respectful, inclusive and diverse community; address issues facing our youth; and demand enhanced transparency and accountability. I will be a strong and dedicated voice for the residents of South Kent and Chatham-Kent. Henry Svec: I am running for council because it is time for change. Here is what I will do: • Work to reduce your taxes. • Revitalize our communities to become Life Style destinations. • I am not a career politician, will work for 4 years for $1/ year then hand it off to the next generation. • Eliminate taxes for not for profit recreation and leisure organizations such as the Blenheim Curling, Gymnastics, Rod and Gun Club and Youth Center. • Require Administration to get Council approval before spending anything over $10,000 (currently at $250,000). • Map the age of our roads, bridges, water, sewer and internet services so that we can repair them BEFORE they result in roads such as the New Scotland Line being closed. • No more secrets. Giving you the taxpayer, line by line spending information. • Improved building by-laws to build more homes that are now in demand. • Create and follow 4-year plans for our communities with your input and feedback. • Return Entegrus ownership directly to you in the form of voting shares. Continued on page 16
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32 ENCLAVE $484,900
Lovely 4+1br, 3.5 bath custom built home by Ewald on a popular Northside street. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669. Elliot Wilton* 519-358-8755
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Executive open concept sprawling 3br, 5 bath rancher with meticulously maintained grounds. Call Amber 519-784-5310 or Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
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9500 RIVER LINE $849,900
Absolutely mint 3+1br, 3.5 bath, 2500 sq ft brick ranch on 8.2 acres. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
7275 RIVERVIEW $925,000
Stunning custom built Georgian style 2 storey, 4br, 3.5 bath executive home. Backing onto the river with heated i/g pool. Call Kelly-Anne 519-365-7155 or Pat 519-360-0141.
New Price 7259 RIVERVIEW $839,900 Spectacular 3+2br, 4 bath waterfront rancher with impeccable grounds. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.
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11540 WILDWOOD, MORPETH • $369,900
Well maintained all season home with a Windmill Cabinet kitchen & gorgeous backyard near the water. Call Ron 519360-7729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.
32 LYNNWOOD $497,000
Stunning! 3+1br, 2.5 bath executive 4 level side split. Too many updates to mention. Call Mike S 519-784-5470.
37 CRAMAR $848,800 This colonial home offers 4+1 bedrooms, 5 baths, second kitchen and so much more. Call Patrick 519-3600141 or Catie 519-809-4268.
New Price 8 RANDOLF $169,999
Catie Hawryluk* 519-809-4268
Adorable & affordable tastefully updated & well maintained 3br 3 level side split. Call Eric 519-436-4865.
5700 FOURTEENTH, MERLIN • $319,500 3br farm house with barn & dog grooming business. Call David 519-350-1615.
424 GREGORY E $399,900
1 ac on edge of city, 24x46 insulated shop, 18x32 barn, 4+1br home & huge family room addition. Call Sylvia 519-355-8189.
10698 LAKEVIEW, C-K $549,000 2500 sq ft 2br, 2.5 bath executive 2 storey home on a .9 ac lot in Lake Morningstar. Call Carson 519-809-2856.
950 GRAND W $628,000
A BEAUTIFUL FIND! Comfort, class & convenience in this 4br, 3.5 bath 2 storey on the Thames River. Call Pat 519-360-0141.
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75 ST ANTHONY $199,900
20 KIRKCALDY $224,900
Great 3br, 1.5 bath 4 level back split with above ground pool. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
Lovingly cared for immaculate 3+1br, 1.5 bath 4 level side split. Call Catie 519-809-4268.
91 FAUBERT $389,900
Southside 3+1br, 4 level with i/g pool. Stunning $80,000 gourmet kitchen. Gorgeous lot & landscaping. Call June 519-358-5199.
2 year old, 3br, 2 bath brick ranch style open concept home. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
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187 THAMES $169,900
141 PATTESON $115,000
Great investment opportunity! Side x side duplex both with 2br’s. Call Chris 519-350-1402.
Duplex - 2br’s up & 2br’s down. Separately metered. Call Bev 519-358-8805.
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Cozy 3br bungalow with fenced rear yard & new replacement windows. Call Ron Franko 519-352-5235.
Great opportunity for institutional uses. Building has been revamped & looks amazing inside & out. Call Heather 519-355-8666 or Gus 519-355-8668.
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D L SO 20400 COUNTY RD 42, TILBURY • $1,250,000
High exposure business right beside Hwy 401 at Tilbury interchange. Call Ron 519-360-7729 or Brandice 226-626-4838.
Offer Pending 128 VICTORIA, MERLIN • $168,000
Lovely 5br, 1.5 storey home with updates. Call Pat 519-360-0141.
61 ELIZABETH, BLENHEIM • $179,900
Lovely 3+1br, 1.5 bath, 1.5 storey family home with some updates. Call Penny 519-360-0315 or Elliot 519-358-8755.
4br, 1.5 bath 2 storey family home with updated kitchen on a large corner lot. Call Kristen 519-784-7653
60-62 FOREST • $136,900 Duplex in great central area. 2br + 1br in this well maintained duplex with long term tenants. Call June 519-358-5199.
7627 RIVERVIEW LINE $729,900
Quality custom built home on a beautiful river lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
60 KEIL SOUTH $15/SQ FT
Premium 1500 sq ft office space ideal for professional. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
25669 WINTERLINE $249,900
Approximately 7,000 sq ft situated on a 189’ x 324’ lot. Call Brian Peifer 519-436-2669.
153 GRAY $106,900
Duplex for sale. Rented with long term tenants. Call Amber 519-784-5310.
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Perfect starter home or retirement home. Excellent condition 3br, 1.5 bath ranch. Call Wayne 519-436-4810.
365 BAYVIEW, ERIEAU $279,900 Very spacious 3br, 1.5 bath year-round home or cottage. Call Eric 519-436-4865.
252 MCNAUGHTON W $219,900
3br rancher with some updates on a deep 175’ fenced lot. Call David 519-350-1615.
D L SO 234 TWEEDSMUIR W $289,900
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10907 RIVER LINE $699,000
21 MCKEOUGH Brian Keenan* 519-365-6090
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New Listing 10889 RIVER LINE $1,500,000
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77 MAIN, WALLACEBURG $139,900 4br, 1.5 storey family home with a private backyard oasis. Call Kristen 519-784-7653.
10530 RIVER LINE, HARWICH • $498,000
Large 4br, 2.5 bath 4 level side split with I/g pool on the River. Call Pat 519-360-0141 or Catie 519-809-4268.
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homes
C-K releases homelessness, housing report
agencies and provincial ministries, as well as sevHousing is a basic need eral municipal division for one’s health and representatives. With the well-being, according to help of our community staff at the Municipality partners, municipal ofof Chatham-Kent. ficials say they strive to The municipality has make a dent in meeting embraced the provincial the needs of the commuvision that “every person nity for both affordable has an affordable, suit- housing and supportive able, and adequate home services. to provide the foundation Strategies fall into three to secure employment, main categories: Housing raise a family and build supply – maintaining and strong communities,” as increasing the supply of its own. For many, the affordable housing; housneed for ing stability help with “We are proud of the – promote it housing by expandis only fi- accomplishments we ing access n a n c i a l made in 2017. The pro- to emergenhelp, but grams that we deliver, cy, transifor others, including the programs tional and supportive delivered in partnership f i n a n c i a l services are supports; needed to with our community and advoenable our agencies, do make a cacy, partv u l n e r a - significant impact on nerships ble popu- the citizens in need and service lations to served throughout co-ordinaattain and tion. The to maintain Chatham-Kent.” 2017 annutheir tenan- - C-K’s Shelley Wilkins al report cies. speaks to On Monday, council was achievements in those arto receive the 2017 Annu- eas. al Housing and HomeSome highlights include: lessness Progress Report. • Housing supply – This report covers what there were two new progress made in Year 4 builds completed – one of the 10-year Communi- in Ridgetown and one in ty Plan to meet the needs Chatham. of the community. • Housing stability – The Community Hous- strides were made in ing and Homelessness implementing a co-orCommittee includes dinated entry and acmore than 20 community cess systems (CEAS) for The Chatham Voice
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Ryan Craig of Chatham walked away from the International Plowing Match recently with more than great memories. He won the $89,000 50/50 pot too.
Local man wins IPM’s 50/50 draw The Chatham Voice
Chatham’s Ryan Craig has more than 89,000 reasons to smile. The local man won more than $89,000 in the 50/50 draw at the 2018 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo recently. Big Brothers, Big Sisters ran the raffle and receive the other half of the funds. Maple City Marine
“seeded” the raffle with a $10,000 donation to get it started. Despite the rainy weather on a couple of days, the last day was beautiful and the crowds were huge, said Darrin Canniff, one of the event chairs. Nan Stuckey, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, wants to thank everyone who bought a 50/50 ticket.
“We really appreciate the support and the kids in our local mentoring programs will too,” she said in a media release. Stuckey also thanked the Rules, owners of Maple City Marine, for their generosity and the more than 50 volunteer sellers who learned how to use portable lottery ticket machines to make the selling process smoother and faster.
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homelessness programming. A number of new supportive housing programs were launched. • Advocacy, partnerships and service co-ordination – the municipality implemented a validated common assessment and triage tool across five key service partners. Municipal council adopted a number of recommendations that serve to help in the area of affordable housing: base budget of $500,000 in 2017 – increased to $800,000 in 2018 to be used for new builds; $200,000 for a Portable Housing Benefit program; funding of $300,000 in 2017 and 2018 for CK Renovates home repair program. “We are proud of the accomplishments we made in 2017,” Shelley Wilkins, co-chair of the Chatham-Kent Housing and Homelessness Committee and director of Housing Services for the municipality, said in a release. “The programs that we deliver, including the programs delivered in partnership with our community agencies, do make a significant impact on the citizens in need served throughout Chatham-Kent. The 2017 Annual Housing and Homelessness Annual Report can be viewed on-line at www. chatham-kent.ca.
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Local war vet turns 105 By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
If you take the time to sit down with Ed Miller of Blenheim and talk about his past as an airframe mechanic in England during the Second World War, he doesn’t remember every detail. At 105 years old, not many people would. But what you do learn about Miller is that he is a humble man, who was honoured to serve his country, and talks as if meeting the Queen of England while he was with the 405 Bomber Squadron “Lancasters” was just “a bit something.” When asked if he was excited about his big milestone birthday, Miller’s reply was a dry, “not particularly,” but the twinkle in his eye told you he was enjoying getting dressed up and getting together with friends. As a member of the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force), Miller was sent overseas in January of 1942, where he was put in charge of the squadron maintenance hangar, one which had one of the best service records in England. “When I went over there, they moved me up from looking after one plane to a whole squadron,” Miller said in an interview. “It was an interesting job. Everything was hurry and get it done and get it done right.” A decorated airman, Miller won several medals and awards, including 1939-45 War Medal, Oak Leaf Emblem, Defense Medal, and a Bomber Command Bar. “I have medals but not for anyOCT thing very daring,” Miller said with a smile. He remembers one close call from a German Buzz bomb, a V1 unmanned flying bomb, that was OCT
overhead when its loud motor quit and they knew it was crash-landing. He and his fellow airmen took cover underneath a truck in the dark, but thankfully, the bomb landed further away and no one was injured. Originally from British Columbia, Miller grew up in Cedar Springs, he had three brothers, all in the RCAF and three sisters, one of whom was also in the RCAF. A big part of the Royal Canadian Legion in Blenheim, Miller was President in 1948, shortly after getting home from England in 1945, and has been an involved member ever since.
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Meet the candidates Continued from page 10
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Ward 4 candidates Jessica Brooks: I am running for council on four main points. The first is clean water. There are many households in Ward 4 that have to haul their water to ensure that what they are feeding their families is safe. This is a costly hardship for many families and in a developed country it is ridiculous that this is the case. I am also concerned that Internet and telecommunications in rural areas is limited and expensive. This is a disadvantage to students as much instruction is now delivered online. Internet access has almost become a necessity and we need to make sure that our infrastructure supports affordable telecommunications out in the rural areas. Thirdly, as stated above, we need diverse and accessible recreation and arts offerings for the people of C-K. Finally, there is a great need for more supports for adolescent mental health; both preventative measures and support for those who struggle.
Joey Cyples: The key words that I have used to describe my campaign are Leadership, Experience and Trust. I believe these three core attributes are what will make me a successful and effective councilor. My interest and passion for politics started while I was in high school and has been steadily increasing ever since. I decided to run for council because I care greatly about our municipality and am confident I can have a positive impact on its continued progress. I feel as though my leadership skills and professional experience will be a great asset to council. Most importantly, I will work tirelessly to help improve not only North Kent, but the entire municipality. My goal is to hold regular town halls and to continue visiting and talking with residents and business owners to find ways we can all work together to make our municipality even better. Jamie McGrail: As an active citizen and business person in Chatham-Kent, I am putting my name forward as a candidate for the office of Municipal Councilor representing North Kent. I have a lifetime’s experience of living, learning, work-
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ing and playing in Chatham-Kent, and I wish to contribute even more to my community. As the Integrated Solutions Manager of McGrail Farm Equipment, a successful dealership within the John Deere family of companies, I have developed the skills needed to create and grow a successful product line. For over 14years, I have gained experience with establishing new business ideas, problem-solving and finding creative solutions for positive results. I have worked to create partnerships with business and government. I have long volunteered within Chatham-Kent and farther afield. Participating in municipal boards, notably as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, has helped me to understand the politics within our municipality. I have also learned much about the human needs of our community’s families and individuals in my role as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chatham-Kent United Way. I am a strong believer in the people and businesses of Chatham-Kent. Steven Scott: I am running for council so I can have an active role in shaping the future of the city for my children and grandchildren. Now that my children are older, I have the opportunity and free time to give back to the community that I love. If elected, the things I would like to accomplish are; support an in dependent study into the contaminated wells around Chatham-Kent, lobby
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John McGregor Secondary School students competed in the Animal House Olympics on Friday as part of Red Feather Week. With the proceeds from the event going to the United Way of Chatham-Kent, students bobbed for apples in bran mix, played the egg version of Russian Roulette and even had a contest to pop as many shaving-cream filled-balloons as they could.
the province to lower the number of councillors, eliminate all wasteful and unnecessary spending, freeze taxes, reduce crime and fix the crumbling bridges and roads. I believe that with the help of a new council, along with the hard-working employees of Chatham-Kent, we can make the municipality a prosperous and beautiful place to live again. Patricia Sylvain: I am running for a seat on Council because I feel I can make a positive difference to the community. I have no personal agenda, only a willingness to work hard for the taxpayers. I feel my work background will be ben-
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eficial to understanding the internal workings of the various departments within the Municipality. I work well with people and am a strong team player. I’m a life-long resident of Chatham-Kent and have lived in the former Dover Township for over 40 years. I’m married to a farmer; therefore, I understand the importance of infrastructure within the rural communities. My knowledge of budgets and my determination to press for answers are what this municipality needs. I’m a good listener with a broad range of experiences and knowledge to get the job done. I have served as President on both National and Provincial non-profit Boards. Visit patriciasylvain.ca for more information.
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Aaron Hall: I’m running for Council to ensure Wallaceburg has continued and effective leadership and representation on Chatham-Kent Municipal Council. I love our community and the people who live here and I would be honoured to represent everyone here in Wallaceburg. I will work extremely hard, do my research, listen to our residents and always do what is right for our community. I was born at the Sydenham Campus, grew up in Wallaceburg and am now raising my family in my hometown. I have two beautiful, vibrant and smart daughters: Ava, 13 and Daylia, 11. Together with the love of my life Dana, we run our business, the Sydenham Current online newspaper, out of our Wallaceburg home. Continued on page 20
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The importance of keeping gutters clean Special to The Voice
Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples, and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aesthetic pleasure. The hundreds of leaves that adorn the maples, oaks and other trees near homes will eventually fall as autumn turns into winter. Some will float down to lawns, while others will get lodged in gutters and downspouts, posing problems that can cause substantial and potentially costly problems for homeowners. Homeowners know that gutter cleaning is an im-
portant part of fall home maintenance, but they may not completely understand why. Gutter cleaning can be a messy and time-consuming project, making it a project many homeowners are apt to put off. Waiting to clean gutters can lead to considerable problems, so it’s best to tackle the job well in advance of the winter. Gutters guide rainwater and runoff from the roof so it drains properly away from homes. When gutters are clogged with leaves, a number of problems can occur. • Leaks: Water will take the path of least resistance. When clogged gutters do not allow the water to drain away properly, water will find other ways to the ground. It may work itself right into the walls and ceilings of the home.
In addition to damaging walls and ceilings, moisture inside the home can promote mold growth. It also makes interior spaces more appealing to pests. • Excess weight: Gutters are meant to hold the weight of traveling water and not much more. Gutters filled with leaves and other debris can quickly become heavy. This stresses the entire gutter system and can cause the gutters to fall off of the home entirely. • Nesting areas: Clogged gutters can serve as nesting areas for insects and birds. Mosquitoes and other insects lay eggs in pooling water. Gutters can quickly become breeding spots for harmful pests. Furthermore, birds may nest in gutters, creating unsightly messes and more damage. Seeds that sprout in clogged gutters
can grow unchecked. • Ice-damming: Left untreated, pooled water and leaves in gutters can freeze over. Blocked water can back up and push against the roof, lifting shingles and destroying the roof in the process. • Foundation trouble: Clogged gutters also may contribute to flooded basements and cracked foundations. Leaking water will pool around the foundation, expanding when frozen and causing cracks in basement and crawlspace walls. It also can cause driveways and other cement areas around the home to sag and crack. Gutter cleaning should be scheduled in the spring and fall of each year. Homeowners can hire gutter-cleaning services to handle the job or do the job themselves.
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• Pepper (1:00pm) and fun darts (7:30m) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Thursday, October 11, 2018 • Open euchre (1:00pm) at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. • St. Paul’s United Church, 22125 Communication Road Auction-Bazaar at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission $1. Lunch to follow. Friday, October 12, 2018 • The 10th Annual Cemetery Strolls sponsored by the Kent Historical Society begin at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Tours at 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm and 7:45pm and last 2 hours. $22/adults, $10/children (12 and under). Must be pre-booked 519351-2958 pr 519-436-2058. Visit “Ghost Walks of Chatham-Kent” on FB. • Kent Branch OGS meeting at McKInlay Funeral Home Reception Centre at 7:00pm. Parking available in the St. Clair Plaza, 463 St. Clair St., Chatham. Open and free to the public. “Researching Tilbury” will be our topic. Saturday, October 13, 2018 • The 10th Annual Cemetery Strolls sponsored by the Kent Historical Society begin at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Tours at 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm and 7:45pm and last 2 hours. $22/ adults, $10/children (12 and under). Must be pre-booked 519-351-2958 pr 519-436-2058. Visit “Ghost Walks of Chatham-Kent” on FB. • Trap Shoot for Huntington Disease at 9:00am at the Rondeau Rod and Gun Club, 10260 Campbell Line, Blenheim. Entry fee is $25, includes 100 targets, Lewis System, cash prizes, door prizes and lunch. Call 519-354-3692. Sunday, October 14, 2018 • St. Joseph’s K of C Council #10436 Breakfast from 9:00am-11:30pm at the Spirit & Life Centre (St. Joseph’s Site), 184 Welling St. W., Chatham. Serving all you can eat buffet with 2 meats, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, french toast, pancakes, toast & fruit cocktail. $7/plate for adults, $4/children 6-12. Under 5 free. Monday, October 15, 2018 • 2018 “Wrap Up” Garden and Horticultural Expert Terri Dent will present a recap of 2018 successes and challenges. Bring all your questions as we get the dirt on gardening! Trinity Anglican Church lower meeting room at 7:30pm. 59 Ellen St., Blenheim. Free refreshments. Call 519-6769476 or 519-354-8320 if need more info!
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Scary fun returns to the Portuguese Canadian Social Club in late October. Along the way, the Chatham Goodfellows stand to benefit. The ninth annual Spooktacular adult party will take place Oct. 27, with local band Walkin’ 47 set to play that night at the club. Organizers say tickets are $25 each, and about 325 are being sold. Brian Cox, who along with his wife, Bridget, organizes the event, said it is a labour of love. “It’s a lot of work, but the Goodfellows help so many families. To us, it’s a very worthwhile cause,” Brian said. Getting involved in Chatham Goodfellows was a pretty simple process for the Cox clan. Brian, who is employed by Union Gas, said he works with Angela Scott, a staunch Goodfellows supporter and leader
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I am a director and sponsorship manager for WAMBO and I have dedicated my professional career to informing our community about important issues, promoting local events and helping local businesses. Carmen McGregor: As a Wallaceburg councillor, I have provided dedication and loyalty that includes participation and representation at the council table, Provincially, within Chatham-Kent and most important within Wallaceburg. Throughout the past term, I have gained valuable knowledge that I have combined with my experience as a school board trustee and a community volunteer. I understand the operations of the municipality and the people who work and represent Chatham-Kent. I fully understand the commit-
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ment that is required as I have dedicated myself to my position as your Councillor. You can count on me to be on the ground during emergent issues to meet Wallaceburg’s needs. For further information visit carmenmcgregor.ca. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you once again and I ask for your vote. Randy McNeil: I am running for council again because I love my community and would like to become more involved. As I am nearing retirement, I will have more time to become involved and would like to pay back my community and help make this a great place to live and work for the people of our wonderful. Over my career I feel I have gathered many skills that have prepared me for this task.
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at Union Gas. “She’s fantastic. They’d put out a toy bin and I’d get something to put in it,” Brian said. But as the Coxes had children of their own, their interest in supporting Goodfellows changed. “I remember Christmas Day watching my son opening his presents and thinking about the families who don’t have a Christmas,” he said. “I thought the next year we should do a party and we thought we should pick a charity. And I said, ‘I know the charity.’” The Coxes’ fundraising efforts have brought in more than $60,000 and counting for Goodfellows over the years. Their work earned them Mr. and Mrs. Goodfellow recognition two years ago. “That’s something of which I am very proud,” Brian said. For anyone wanting tickets, which are selling quickly, Brian said, they can contact Scott Aarssen at Chatham Mazda, at 519-401-9226.
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October is small business month in Chatham-Kent and across Canada. The month celebrates the important contributions that entrepreneurs of all sizes make in our local community. In addition, the Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre is taking the opportunity to host and partner in a series of free events and activities including: • Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Seminar: Road Map to Simple Safety Solutions; • How to Sell on Etsy and Market to the World: Taking Your Business Global; • Thank You for Investing in Chatham-Kent: Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours; • CKWorks! Community Job Fair hosted by the Employment Resource Centre and Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning Board; • Fourth Annual Workplace Wellness & Recognition Workshop hosted by Chatham-Kent Public Health; and • TeCK Night Chatham-Kent 3: New Media Landscape and the Integration with Technology hosted by WETech Alliance “I’ve seen statistics that indicate there are 1.14 million small businesses in Canada employing upwards of 97 per cent of Canadians,” said Rosemarie Montgomery, business consultant with the Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre, in a media release. “We know that businesses come in all shapes and sizes, from the single per-
son running it part-time to larger operations that employ a number of people. Locally, small business is a major contributor to our economy which is a great reason to shop local.” Montgomery a d d e d that no m a t ter how someone decides to structure their business, Chatham-Kent Economic Development and the Small Business Centre are available to help provide important information, mentorship, and access to a range of business services. “The number one reason people come to me wanting to start their own business is so they can be their own boss,” said Montgomery. “I have clients who tell me that they love working extra hours on their business because they know that every bit of time, energy, and creativity invested is adding to their future and to their vision.” “I started my event planning business over the past year with the support of the Small Business Centre and they helped me prepare a very solid and actionable business plan,” said Moréna McDonald owner of 519 Events and Promotions. Small business month runs all of October. Libby expanding
A company never satisfied to just do business as usual, Libby Manufacturing based in Blenheim, has combined their leading high quality polyolefin plastic sheet and roll stock with innovative manufacturing processes to deliver customized products built
to meet customer specifications. As a result, Libby is expanding into new markets across North America to offer clients the best products made from their superior extruded plastics. “We’ve been working hard to become more than just a supplier of the raw product and have made significant investments into the latest CNC tooling and other manufacturing equipment so that we can meet our customer’s demands,” said Paul Fenton, sales manager for Libby Eastern Division, in a media release. Established in 1981 as a farm machinery manufacturer and repair company, the family-owned business has evolved and reshaped itself to match the changing market needs. “It speaks the world to other businesses when a company as progressive as Libby is calling Chatham-Kent home,” said Geoff Wright, economic development officer with
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Local Tilbury business, Ashley’s Place, is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new café this week. This latest addition to their Get Away and Experience Paradise location is adding a new chapter to the ongoing five-year story of a business dedicated to helping people in the community. “Ashley’s Place started as a way to keep the memory alive of my beautiful, fun, and loving daughter, Ashley Doucet who tragically passed away,” said Kim Doucet, owner and creator of Ashley’s Place, in a media release. “Ashley was passionate about people and brought an energy and compassion that was contagious. She was so full of ideas and encouraged positive experiences from everyone she met.” In February of 2018, Ashley’s Place graduated
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Nearly 600 students from five area French Catholic schools took part in the Franco-Ontarian Flag Day celebrations recently. Here, junior Kindergarten kids and other students at ecole Ste-Marie participate in the in-school assembly, proudly wearing green and white for the event.
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Shkurta, as they opened and operated a similar place in Woodstock in 2012. But Chatham beckoned to them, as they both lived here shortly after coming to Canada: Tim from Kosovo, and Shkurta also from Kosovo. Tim and Shkurta love their location on the corner of West and Richmond Streets in central Chatham. They own the building for starters, and it gives them the opportunity to quickly get their hot, delicious food to their customers. “We don’t say our delivery will be there in 30 minutes, because we get it there as soon as possible, sometimes in just 15 minutes,” Shkurta said. Customer service is vitally important for Koka’s. “We try to make them feel like they’re coming to my house,” Tim said of walk-in customers. Koka’s currently caters to the afternoon, evening and late night crowd, opening at 3 p.m. daily. Most days, they’re open until 1 a.m., but stretch that to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights to feed the hungry late-night crowd. Tim said plans are in the works to extend their hours further – to earlier in the
day to serve the lunch crowd Thursday through Sunday, in response to a lot of requests from customers. Koka’s features a diverse menu, with pizza, chicken wings, panzerottis, lasagna, plus poutine and various side dishes. But it’s the pizza and wings that really fly out the door. Part of that is due to their Honeymoon Special, which features a large three-item pizza, a pound of wings, three dipping sauces and three cans of pop for just $23.95. Tim said meat pizzas are particularly popular, but Koka’s has plans to add new pizza flavours in the near future, such as pickle, tzatziki, and schwarma. Tim and Shkurta are also eying expansion to Tilbury and Blenheim in the next year or so. Feedback from customers has been spectacular so far, Tim said, as they regularly receive five-star ratings on social media. Then again, when you can often get a hot meal to the customer’s door in less than 20 minutes, that quick service and great food combines to deliver smiles as well.
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