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More well issues in North Kent and toxic materials such as mercury, lead, arsenic and uranium. Jakubec said during the Members of Water Wells First (WWF) aren’t giving North Kent Wind Enviup on their demand that ronmental Review Tributhe Ontario government nal last fall, “WWF prodo what is right and stop vided credible evidence construction of wind tur- that Black Shale was bines in North Chatham found in a water well poluntil the cause of wells luted in a similar manner being clogged with sedi- in former Dover townment, and what is in the ship to the MOECC (Minsediment, is investigated istry of the Environment and Climate Change) and fully. WWF spokesperson Chatham-Kent MuniciKevin Jakubec met with pality. “ N o w members Chatham and media “The water in the at the home tank was frozen on top township is undergoing of David a similar deLusk on this morning and with terioration Green Val- cold weather coming, in well waley Line. it is definitely going to Lusk is freeze. What do we do ter quality, the 14th then? The water smells at a number of wells well owner s p r e a d known to like plastic and I’m not throughout WWF that drinking that.” Chatham is now ex- - Resident Dave Lusk township,” periencing undissolved sediments Jakubec said. The municipality is ofpolluting his well water after nearby pile driving fering water well testing to people with clogged on Bush Line. The main problem, wells, including sediment Jakubec said, is that the testing, according to a provincial government press release, however, is offering water tests to property owners with impacted well owners in well issues, including a manner that consistent- Lusk, say they don’t trust ly avoids and prevents the municipality or AEtesting the actual pol- COM, the company doing lutant – the undissolved the well testing for North sediments – for Kettle Kent Wind 1. They also don’t believe Point Black Shale, known to contain heavy metals Medial Officer of Health, By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
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Dr. David Colby, who told WWF members at a meeting in Pain Court that ingesting the particulate, while unappealing, would not pose a health risk because the particles would pass through the body. WWF, however, has determined that the way to test the shale particles to assess what is in them is the acid digestion test, which releases the toxic materials from the particle. Lusk said his water stopped running while he was in the middle of a shower, less than a week after pile driving began on nearby Bush line. He noted he did get a water tank from the company, but is concerned with cold weather coming. “The water in the tank was frozen on top this morning and with cold weather coming, it is definitely going to freeze. What do we do then? The water smells like plastic and I’m not drinking that,” Lusk said. He added that he currently has to carry water back and forth to the chicken coop so he can get water to the birds, and the stress of the situation is getting to him. “It was bad enough watching it happen to my neighbours and I got involved with WWF back when this started.” Continued on page 3
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Communities along the Lake Erie shoreline are particularly vulnerable to flooding during high winds. Recently, significant flooding occurred along Erie Shore Drive east of Erie Beach. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent makes planning, response, and mitigation of flood events a high priority and takes every flood event very seriously, according to municipal officials. Its goal is to protect its citizens, critical infrastructure, the environment and the economy from the adverse affects of flooding. On Oct. 24, a task force consisting of public works personnel, emergency first responders and rep-
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Now it is happening to me and this land is my daughter’s legacy, like my dad handed it down to me,” Lusk said. “If we don’t have water, it’s worth nothing.” Bill Clarke, a local hydrogeologist experienced in local well construction, was at Lusk’s farm for the press conference. “The most noticeable change was from the Dover area, those were the group of wells that I participated in the early stages, just to see the obvious visual that there were particulates coming into the pressure tanks and then were visible in sinks and toilet tanks. This was unexplainable and from a geological point of view, when I asked about the age of the wells, many were multi-generational and then there was this change,” Clarke said. He said the people in Dover started to put together questions but “we didn’t have the data. How do you understand how the engine runs if you don’t even know the nature of the engine?” Clarke said he and WWF are trying to figure it out and it’s taking time, but said they are getting no guidance from the MOECC so they have to
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Dave Lusk, right, stands with WWF spokesperson Kevin Jakubec at a press conference last week announcing a problem with a 14th well in north Chatham close to construction of a wind turbine in the North Kent Wind 1 project area.
Act, Reg. 903. “It clearly is (well interference) for me. I’ve been doing this for 40 years and I’ve never seen anything like this,” Clarke noted. “For quarries and gravel pits out there, if this was to happen to them, the ramifications would be instant; the corrections, the procedures would just be instant and yet there seems to be reluctance to deny the recognition that people’s wells are experiencing interference from a particulate point of view. The questions that Mr. Jakubec has asked about what are the long-term effects are if this shale has minerology in it that could be detrimental to human health.” Municipal staff sent out a statement after learning that Jakubec said he believes the health unit and
Colby are contravening public health legislation by not investigating well owners concerns about whether or not the water is a health risk. “The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is not contravening any legislation in regard to water quality in the municipality. We take exception to these frivolous accusations. “In open session Chatham-Kent Council publicly offered to pay for testing of well water as well as sediment. A number of residents have stepped forward to accept the offer and are in the process of having their well water tested. None have indicated interest in sediment testing. “Despite our repeated requests during the last year, Mr. Jakubec continues to refuse to present evidence
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Letters to Jim Local veteran receives letters from students at an Oakville school
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Chatham resident and Second World War veteran Jim Henderson made an impression on students from Oakville after they saw an article written about him last year. Sharon Butler, great niece to Henderson, said her great nephew, who lives in Oakville, saw the article in The Voice about Henderson’s expe-
rience as a Lancaster pilot during the war. “My 10-year-old great nephew, Johnny Vellinga, lives in Oakville. He happened to see the article about Uncle Jim in The Voice last year and was quite enthralled with the story. He shared the article with his classmates at Dearcroft Montessori School in Oakville and they decided to write letters,” Butler told The Voice. “In April, Johnny’s
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Second World War pilot and veteran Jim Henderson of Chatham received eight medals during his service. Members of the class of Henderson’s great-great nephew from Oakville, John Vellinga, 10, wrote letters to Henderson after the student told them about The Chatham Voice’s article written about him.
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The pilot explained in one question that the Lancaster was a large bomber, and was too large to be involved in dogfights. Butler said a flag is hanging up in Wallaceburg in honour of Henderson’s service during the Second World War, along with other war veterans.
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Hwy. 40 overpass to reopen on time
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Work on the Highway 40 overpass is on schedule, and provincial Ministry of Transportation officials say the major link between Chatham and Blenheim will reopen this month on schedule. According to ministry spokesperson Liane Fisher Bloxam, the overpass and interchange ramps will reopen in mid-to-late November. This despite a number of challenges and delays during construction, which began back in April. Fisher Bloxam said unanticipated utility relocations and the unusually wet spring weather slowed the project initially. The warm, mostly sunny fall weather has proven a boon, however, helping to erase the earlier delays. The most challenging and time-consuming aspect of the construction has been raising the elevation of Hwy. 40 by approximately three metres, to improve visibility for
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Construction workers lay down layers of asphalt atop the Highway 40 overpass at Highway 401. Ministry of Transportation officials say the work is proceeding on schedule and the overpass will reopen later this month as planned.
traffic, while removing and replacing three new bridges over Hwy. 401, Lucas Drain and McGregor Creek, Fisher Bloxam said. All this work took
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Indigestion If every person in Chatham-Kent could listen to local hydrogeologist Bill Clarke explain the situation with the contamination of water wells in the North Kent 1 wind project area, we think there would be a lot more support for demanding that construction halt until the situation can be properly investigated. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent said in a statement they stand behind Dr. David Colby and the science that he says proves ingesting the particulates in the water of wells clogged with sediment, while unappealing, does not pose a danger. Yes, Dr. Colby explained the difference between a suspension and a solution, but nowhere was there science to back up his claim that drinking water with Kettle Point Black Shale particles in it, which is known to contain mercury, arsenic lead and uranium in varying levels, would not be a health risk in the short or long term. Water Wells First also discovered that the scientific method of determining what is in a particle of shale is called the acid digestion test, which Kevin Jakubec said break down the particle to see what is in it. That sounds remarkedly like what happens with the food we eat. Our stomach acid breaks it down so we can digest it easier. Can someone tell us with certainty, perhaps the medical officer of health who is responsible for public health, where his proof is that over time, these particles digested won’t cause cancer or other diseases? That is what these well owners need – assurance from a trusted source that they are not slowly poisoning themselves and their family members if they drink the water, even if they buy expensive filters which can only filter out particles bigger than one micron. The stress caused by not having drinkable water or any water at all, plus worry over long-term health concerns and loss of property value are hurting these people and you can see it in their faces. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change needs to pull its head out of the sand and actually address the concerns of the North Kent residents. They have been sitting on reports of the well contamination for months with no communication to the residents or the media. They spend more time worried if Jakubec is on a property they have been asked to visit for well testing than doing their jobs, and that has to stop. The MOECC and provincial government should be ashamed of their lack of action and concern for a very serious issue. If they are very busy testing water and sediment to get answers, then tell us so. But if they are waiting for the turbines to actually be up and running before releasing their results, they are well on their way to achieving that goal.
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Joe Storey had help with Civic Centre Sir: Thank you for your kind words regarding my father, Joe Storey, architect for the Chatham Civic Centre. Sadly he passed away at age 52 shortly after construction began and never saw the finished product. I wish to observe, though, that were two other people who deserved to be recognized for their role in seeing this facility built. First,
Jim Jorden was the design architect who collaborated with my father on the concept and saw the project through to completion after Dad’s passing. We lost Jim too young in 1991 at age 48. Second is Doug Allin who was mayor from 1971 to 1976, after serving many years on council, but never got to sit in the mayor’s chair as it was
completed after he retired. Doug was the prime mover for an innovative approach at the present strategic location. We owe a great deal to Doug and his leadership. From a design perspective there were many features at work but the most important one was the clear separation, both physical and symbolic, of the council chamber, the
home of the voice of the people, and the administration area. Finally, if memory serves (and it often doesn’t any more), council of the day held a public meeting where citizens were invited to offer their opinion about this undertaking before deciding to proceed. Imagine that. Thanks again.
Sir: I literally thank God for Chatham’s local farmers’ markets which are run by genuine farmers, stocking mostly their own local produce. I expect many other readers were shocked to see the CBC News Marketplace program which used hidden camera footage to reveal market vendors pushing bogus homegrown fruit and veggies to innocent consumers. The Marketplace team
went undercover to several bustling markets across Ontario this summer to ask vendors where their produce came from and then tested the veracity of those claims using surveillance and other investigative techniques. The results suggest many consumers could be paying premium prices for produce with fake promises about where it
was grown. At four of the markets, the investigation exposed five different vendors who claimed to be selling fresh produce they had grown themselves but who were really reselling wholesale goods purchased at places such as the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto — Canada’s largest wholesale market. There was even one
vendor who was passing off Mexican produce as Ontario-grown. I am just thankful that none of these farmers were located in Chatham. I have a lot of respect for farmers. My great-grandfather Horner in Yorkshire was a farmer, a fact of which I am very proud.
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Christmas décor brings homes to life proceeds going to an area charitable organization. This year, Johnstone said For a 13th year, the the Chatham-Kent Hoshomes of several area pice was the organization residents will be turned chosen, and the rest of into winter wonderlands the funds raised will go for the annual Christmas to programs the IODE House Tour organized supports, including bursaries for by the Capstutain Gar- “We have never been local net Brackin in any of the houses on dents. The seven IODE Nov. 18 and 19 this year’s tour before. houses and one church from 1 p.m. People have beautiful to 4:30 p.m. homes and the decora- on the tour Each year, tors try to work with the are all in s p o n s o r s homeowners with their the core of Chatham, step up to allow area colours to really show- within four blocks of decorators case the home.” each other, to bring - Marianne Johnstone so JohnChristmas alive in the homes of peo- stone said it is essentially ple who agree to open a walking tour. “There are no repeats their doors for the tour. Marianne Johnstone of of years before. We have the IODE, who has been never been in any of the involved with the tour houses on this year’s tour since the beginning, said before,” Johnstone said. the tour has been selling “People have beautiful approximately 600 tick- homes and the decoraets, with a portion of the tors try to work with the
homeowners with their colours to really showcase the home.” She said it takes a lot of people to bring the tour together and the IODE appreciates the community support and the sponsors, decorators and home owners who get involved. Tickets for the event are available by calling 519354-0803 or 519-351-1406. Tickets can be picked up at several area locations as well, including The Purple Pansy, Ross’ Nurserymen, Syd Kemsley Florist, BioPed Foot Care Centre, Glass House Nursery, Laurie Clark Designs in Chatham and B’s Hive in Thamesville. This year, the IODE took on a special project for Canada 150, giving $150 to 17 area elementary schools to come up with their own ideas to celebrate. Johnstone said the schools took pictures and reported back on how
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SATURDAY, NOV. 4, 11-1PM 246 SANDYS $119,900 AGENT: AMBER PINSONNEAULT Cozy 2br bungalow on a deep (200’) lot. Call Amber 519-784-5310.
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Business
They’ve got you covered It took a knee injury more than 30 years ago to change Charlie Manders’ career path, but he and his wife, Susan, owners of Quality Custom Covers, wouldn’t have it any other way. Charlie, fresh out of college with a certificate in horticulture 36 years ago, $10.00 annual badly injured hismemberships knee while on the job in his profession. “I went to work for Su-
san’s father for the winter... it was a damned long winter,” he said, as he shifted into the trim industry. Shortly thereafter, the Manders moved to Chatham to establish their business here. They have no regrets. “It is a great place to live, a great place to work and a great place to raise children,” Charlie said. 2017/2018 Quality Custom Covers manufactures tarps, boat ConCert tops, awnings, and cusSerieS! tom 10covers forsepTeMber the TotransMagiCal nighTs, June
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portation and agriculture industries. In terms of the awnings, they are a wholesale manufacturer for a network of dealers across the province. The Manders acquired a trim business more than 30 years ago, and it has morphed into the operation it is today. They have expanded twice since 1987, and are currently located on Leeson Drive in Chatham in an 11,000 square-foot facility. Charlie said the business has evolved over the years, as it was once almost exclusively servicing the agricultural sector. While they still manufacture a great deal of custom tarps and covers for that sector, the business has expanded to serve the commercial and private sectors as well, providing product from Windsor to Ottawa and from Niagara Falls to Sault Ste. Marie. As the business evolved, so too did the work schedule. Charlie said there
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From left, Sarah Wagenaar of the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce committee, Mayor Randy Hope, Susan and Charlie Manders, owners of Quality Custom Covers, celebrate the business being recognized by the chamber recently as its feature industry.
used to be a late spring rush on tarps needed in the agricultural sector, but that has spread out, as covers for feed boxes, a key element of their business, see orders throughout the year now. Commercial awnings, he added, have no specific season. As a result, their summers are quite busy. To the Manders,
a summer vacation is turning a three-day long weekend into a four-day mini-vacation. “We work harder now than we did 10 years ago,” Susan said. Through it all, the Manders raised three daughters, two of whom work for them. Chamber representative Sarah Wagenaar complimented the Manders for the hard work and dedi-
cation they and their staff have shown, which has resulted in the business being part of Chatham for more than 30 years. Mayor Randy Hope said the quality shines through. “It takes skilled labour and hand-craftsmanship to produce a quality product,” he said. “We’re proud you’ve chosen Chatham-Kent as your home.”
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Every year at the Woodstock Outdoor Farm Show, Country Farm Seeds Ltd. in Blenheim prints up T -shirts for a charitable organization and donates the proceeds from the donations to that group. According to Blake Patterson of Country Farm Seeds, the company decided to help families with kids in the hospital in London. “This year we picked the Ronald McDonald House Charities in London,” Patterson said. “This year the theme on the shirts was ‘Families Helping Families.’ Over the 3-day period we accepted donations from the attending crowd for the total of $3000.” Last week, Grant Watson and Patterson, representing Country Farm Seeds Ltd., presented the cheque to Kelly Montfort, Manager, Development for Ronald McDonald House in London. “Some of the stories that I heard from people of how Ronald McDonald House helped their families or friends was very touching,” Pat-
terson noted. Montfort was very grateful for the donation and mentioned how much it would help out with the families who used the facility. In an e-mail to Patterson, she expressed gratitude on behalf of the charity. “Thank you so much for the contribution to helping families. We truly couldn’t do what we do without the help of our community,” Montfort wrote. “Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario supported more than 2,700 families last year facing serious illness or injury. Their journeys can have them here at the House for mere days, but also can see families spend months with us. Contributions like the one Country Farm Seeds has made truly make an impact in their lives.” Montfort said families are asked to pay a $10 fee per night to stay at Ronald McDonald House, while the actual cost to host one family for a night is approximately $110. The $3,000 donation will fully cover 30 nights for families who need to stay close; helping provide a warm and comforting environment.
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Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope stands with Royal Canadian Legion Zone Commander Irene Williams and Sgt. at Arms Len Maynard during the kick off of the Legion Poppy Campaign at the Civic Centre on Friday.
Poppy campaign underway The Chatham Voice
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion in Chatham kicked off the Legion Poppy Campaign with a flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Centre Friday with Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope. Zone Commander Irene Williams was on hand and Mayor Hope thanked the Legion members for “keeping the flame alive of remembering those who gave their life in service.” Hope also said he noted that numbers at the Remembrance services held in Chatham are increasing as the community recognizes the sacrifice people from our community made during war time. Williams said the Poppy Campaign is a main fundraiser for the Legion to provide services for veterans and their families. She said during the campaign, Legion members and participating businesses
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Poor Boy Luncheon volunteer Dan Foster doles out a ladle full of wieners and beans to Brenda LeClair, executive director of Outreach for Hunger, the prime recipient of the proceeds of the 42nd annual event. It took place Oct. 27 at the Spirit and Life Centre on Wellington Street in Chatham. At press time, organizers were still tallying funds raised from the meal and the auction at the event.
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The Arts
Animal-themed concert set to raise the roof and money By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
What better way to raise money for the Friends of the New Animal Shelter than to have a fun, animal-themed musical benefit? The Lion Sings Tonight benefit concert Friday at the Chatham Capitol Theatre will be a mixture of
animal-themed songs performed by area bands and soloists, comic sketches and guest appearances by special animal friends, according to event organizer Devon Hansen. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Hansen, director of music at St. Andrew’s Church in Chatham, came up with the idea for the concert, organizing the Call 519-351-5425 to Book Your Room Today!
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Devon Hansen, director of music at St. Andrew’s Church, is the organizer behind The Lion Sings Tonight benefit concert this Friday for the Friends of the New Animal Shelter at the Capitol Theatre. Hansen, a self-professed dog lover, is pictured with his 10-lb. Bichon named Oscar.
learn things about the animal shelter and the programs it offers in the community, such as therapy visits to area nursing homes. “We will also be showcasing animals throughout the night and we’re hoping to have a miniature pony as well,” he said. “Theatre Kent is also involved and will be doing some animal-themed sketch comedy.”
Hansen said he tried to pick as much Chatham talent as possible and the people asked were quick to say yes. Performers will include Megan Nuttall, the Chatham Concert Band, CKSS band, the CK Singers and some other familiar Chatham faces. Hansen himself will also be performing, accompanying several of the soloists. Tickets for the event are
$25 plus handling fee and are available through the theatre box office at 519-354-8338 or online at www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com. McGeachy Schultz said the fundraising effort has reached the $1.25-million mark of the $1.5 million needed to build the new shelter, which is being built adjacent to the current facility on Park Avenue in Chatham.
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The new Chatham-Kent Animal Shelter is a $100,000 closer to its goal thanks to a donation from the Ridge Landfill Community Trust. This donation has come at a perfect time according to Lynn McGeachy Schultz, project co-ordinator for the new facility. The capital campaign is still underway with $250,000 outstanding. The Friends group is confident that this can happen with donations like the one made by the Trust. The Trust was created to support needs in Blenheim and the surrounding area. This project benefits the area of concern as well as allowing it to address the needs of the entire munic-
ipality when built. It seemed like a great investment, according to Julie MacDonald, who was present representing the Trust. “We believe that we have a role to support community needs and this project gave us the opportunity to do so,” said Cathy Smith, project manager for the landfill expansion. McGeachy Schultz said the group has raised $1.25 million of the $1.5 million needed to build the new shelter. The shelter is being built adjacent to the current facility on Park Avenue in Chatham. That building has outlived its usefulness. McGeachy Schultz said she was thrilled with the Ridge Landfill Community Trust donation.
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Thanks to a donation from the Ridge Landfill Community Trust, the new Chatham-Kent animal shelter is $100,000 closer to its goal. From left, Julie MacDonald, trust committee member; Wes Belanger and Cathy Smith of Waste Connections of Canada; and Art Stirling, co-chair of the Friends of the New Animal Shelter committee celebrate the donation.
New head of psychiatry at CKHA The Chatham Voice
Dr. Rizwan Rafiq will assume the role of Chief of Psychiatry and Program Medical Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Program with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
Rafiq earned his MRCPsych from the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London, UK in 2007 and is a diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada in 2013
and completed a visiting Fellowship in TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) at Duke University, North Carolina in 2016. Rafiq has been a lecturer in Psychiatry at University of Ottawa since 2016.
He comes to CKHA with a breadth of experience in medical leadership. He previously held the role of Chief of Psychiatry at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound. Dr. Pervez Faruqi, Chief of Staff, said Rafiq will be a welcome addition.
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Thursday, November 9, 2017 • Music with Mike at 2:00pm and The New Hope Church Choir at 6:45pm at Meadow Park, Sandy St., Chatham. • Open euchre at 1:-00pm at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Friday, November 10, 2017 • St. Agnes Knights of Columbus Annual Turkey Raffle at St. Agnes Church Hall (52 Croydon St. Chatham) at 7:00pm. Free admission. Meal to follow. • The Kent Branch of The Ontario Genealogy Society (Family History) meeting at the McKinlay Funeral Home Reception Centre at 7:00pm. Len and Gabrielle Maynard now retired from military service and have a passion for history and genealogy are our speakers. Open and free to the public or watch on our YouTube Channel. Friday, November 10, 2017 • Meal, open darts and Catch the Ace at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm with choice of ham and scalloped potatoes, roast beef or fish & chips for $10.00. Catch the Ace is 3:00pm-6:00pm and you must be present to win. Open darts at 7:30pm. Saturday, November 11, 2017 • Autumn Chicken & Sliders Supper and Dance held by The Knights of Columbus Council 9693 Pain Court & the Ladies of Ste Anne at Immaculée Conception Church Hall. Unity will provide the music. Cocktails 5:30pm. Supper 6:30pm. All are welcomed! $15/ticket available at the Pain Court Market. • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham presents the Windsor Classic Chorale and its annual Remembrance Day concert under the direction of Artistic Director, Dr. Bruce Kotowich. This program will feature Canadian choral selections and others to commemorate the history of November 11th. Doors open at 6:30pm. Free will offering. All are welcome! • Meat draw and dance at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draw from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dance from 4:30pm9:30pm featuring Good Company. PAWR at the animal shelter phone number for lost and stray pets and issues at the dog parks: 226-996-9969 daytime. Emergency and after-hours number: 519-784-6146. Animal Cruelty and neglect cases call direct 310-7722 or 310-SPCA. Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club Meets last Thursday of the month. 7:00pm. Kinsman Room. Erickson Arena, new members welcome! Free after-school tutoring! Tuesdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm (sessions run for a half hour) First Reformed church, 632 Lacroix St., Chatham. 519-354-8257. Call Betty 519-354-8902 for more info. Salvation Army Chatham Kent is in need of volunteers to stand at our kettles. If anyone would like to volunteer please call: Amy in Chatham at 519-350-4599, Heather in Wallaceburg at 519627-8257, and Jami in Ridgetown/Blenheim at 519-674-3765. Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com
Baseball has a bearded dilemma It’s rant time once again. I really need to write these while sitting on our cedar glider rocker bench on the front porch. For anyone who has watched the baseball playoffs this year, am I the only one who thinks teams should consider switching to plaid Kenora Dinner Jacket-like uniforms? There certainly is no shortage of lumberjack wannabes out on the field sporting massive beards. Or maybe they turn into hipster coffee baristas in the off-season. I don’t know how these guys can play through the heat of summer with all that facial hair. If the players start doing man buns, I may have to stop watching baseball until the trends change. Look no further than Justin Turner, third basemen for the L.A. Dodgers. Good ball player, but, wow, that’s a lot of hair and beard. With some of the World Series games played in searing Los Angeles heat, I just don’t understand the look. Form and function are far apart with the fuzzball look here. Ugh. Hockey has long had the tradition of playoff beards. That’s cool. Players let their facial hair (or for some of the young guys, the lack of it) grow as they continue to toil through the playoffs. But then the likes of San Jose Shark Joe Thornton popped up, growing the mega beard and sporting it at all times. The trend may have sprouted from the San Francisco Giants and their “Fear the Beard” elements earlier this decade. Brian Wilson and other relievers actually dyed their beards black and grew them long. And speaking of baseball, I cringe whenever I see a ball player wearing his hat a little off centre. Wear it straight! It’s part of the uniform. Arizona Diamondback closer Fernando Rodney has for years had his cap slightly askew. I figured the guy would have straightened it out a long time ago for all the times I ranted at my television for such a wardrobe malfunction. Surely he’s heard me by now. Jeez. Distracted drive-thrus
Taking a page out of Jim Blake’s book, I feel it’s time to sound off on drive-thru etiquette, or at times lack there of. Do you ever notice how when some folks decide they need to go
Bruce Corcoran through a drive-thru, nothing is going to stop them, especially common sense, common courtesy, and even the rules of the road. A number of our local drive-thrus are very popular spots, especially a few Tim Hortons restaurants first thing in the morning. Some patrons just have to get their caffeine boost, or their muffin, and will line up to the point of sitting on the roadway blocking traffic. People, we have a litany of Timmies in Chatham alone. If you come to one that’s really backed up, why not go to another one nearby? I pass two alone on my way into work each day, and two others are only a short distance away. Speaking of drive-thrus, I wonder if it’s cellular phone distraction or just tuning out to common courtesy for the folks behind you, but I constantly see lineups where cars leave so much room in front of them that they cause the backlog onto the street, or they just don’t pull forward enough to allow the person behind them to properly place their order. As a result, the cashier is asking a person’s front tire if they can take their order. Keep in mind, that driver could badly be in need of his or her morning caffeine jolt, so please do everyone a favour and pull ahead to allow them to order properly. And what is with the cell phones out in the lineup? I see folks scanning them or texting all the time. Distracted driving on the roadway or in the drive-thru is still distracted driving. Fortunately, given the slow pace through a drive-thru, a text addict isn’t as likely to seriously hurt someone. Instead, they’ll just tick off a crusty middle-aged guy in the truck behind them. Facebook faux pas
To the social media photo and video takers out there, you guys are capturing some pretty incredible or funny video clips. But please turn your cell phones sideways before you shoot!
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New boss for Foundation of CKHA The Chatham Voice
The Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has a new executive director. Mary Lou Crowley takes over the job, effective Nov. 1. “I am thrilled to be joining the Foundation of CKHA. It will be a privilege to support the vital role the Foundation of CKHA plays in the Chatham-Kent community,” said Crowley in a release. “I’m eager to meet the donors, staff, volunteers
and community lio. supporters that Prior to joinassist in enhancing United Way, ing the quality of Crowley was the health care in the president and community.” CEO of the MenCrowley is a tal Health Founseasoned funddation of Nova raising execuScotia and led tive with nearthe first ever caply 30 years of Mary Lou Crowley ital campaign for experience in the mental non-profit sector. She has health in that spent the past five years province. at United Way Elgin MidShe has also dlesex in London leading held senior their fundraising team fundraising poand major giving portfo- sitions at Hotel
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A new general manager will take the helm at the local conservation authority at year end. Mark Peacock, will secede Don Pearson as general manager of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA). Pearson will retire at the end of 2017 after 42 years of public service, the past five years with the LTVCA. “Don was a force for positive change at the Lower Thames and joined us at a critical time in our history. We wish him the best in his retirement,” said Linda McKinlay, chair of the LTVCA, in a release. “The selection committee were unanimous in finding Mr. Peacock to be the most suitable candidate to secede Pearson,” McKinlay said, noting the strong interest in the position from a number of very capable
applicants. As Director of Watershed Engineering and Technical Services for the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority since 2000, “Peacock brings an extensive knowledge of all facets of watershed planning and management to the Authority,” explained McKinlay. With more than 25 years of experience in conservation and watershed management with four Conservation Authorities, Peacock is expected be a good fit with the LTVCA in his new position, she said. “I am looking forward to working with the members, staff and communities of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, and to the new challenges of a large watershed with a variety of complex water quality, flooding, erosion and natural heritage issues,” Peacock said in a statement.
Seating arrangements for the local crows
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As I’ve said, I’ve seen what might have been some great photos taken, except they are done vertically when a landscape shot would have been the better choice. And for video, this is a no-brainer. Shoot it sideways, folks. Look at your computer monitors and TVs – video is in landscape mode. No curb appeal
Our municipal waste management folks have done a great job in terms of waste diversion. Kudos to Progressive Waste Solutions for handing out free garbage totes to households across Chatham-Kent. Curbside on garbage day is much cleaner, and crows have slimmer pickings each week, as the trash is mostly in the totes, rather than in easy-to-chewthrough garbage bags. But have you noticed a plethora of furniture tossed to the street these days? It’s one thing to dump a couch to the curb, where it will
get tagged and picked up a few days later (note, if you are tossing a big item such as a couch, hold back your garbage tote that week). It’s another when you have the better part of a room shifted to the curb. I’ve seen that several times. Do you think the sanitation guys will take it ALL away, counting it as three bags of trash, the weekly limit? Each large item counts as a bag of trash for removal purposes. Put out an entire room, and some of it might not be collected for another week. So, here we are in the fall in C-K. The crows are returning to Chatham to roost and to check out the garbage smorgasbord. They may not have much in the way of snacks, but the way some folks are dumping entire rooms of furniture to the curb, they’ll have a place to chill out and watch hockey. Now, please excuse me as I retire to the front porch for the evening to scowl at passersby.
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TROTTIER, HELEN May 17, 1921 Oct 26, 2017 It is in great sorrow we announce the passing of our dear mother 96 years young (Resident of Riverview Gardens). Helen reached the 18th Hole on her journey to the great putting green in the sky with charm and dignity, leaving many wonderful stories with all who love her dearly. Cherished daughter of the late Percy and Elizabeth Smith. The beloved wife and best friend for 56 years to Louis (1999). Amazing mother to Karen McGregor who adored her and husband Bob who made her laugh and her devoted loving son Paul Trottier and wife Annette who she called her second daughter. Helen and Louis were devoted to, and will be loved forever by their five grandsons, Michael McKeon (Paul Roy), David McKeon, Terry McKeon (Robin), Steven Trottier (Kelly), and Brian Trottier. All five grandchildren looked forward to spending time with Grandma Helen and Grandpa Louis, enjoying boating trips, water skiing, family get togethers or overnights with the traditional beer pancake breakfast. Helen will be sadly missed by her six great grandchildren Brayden Houle Trottier, Rowan McKeon, Ethan Trottier, Caledonia McKeon, Elizabeth Trottier, and Claire McGregor. She so enjoyed their little personalities. Predeceased by sister and brothers, Betty Ripley (Floyd), Carl Smith (Pat), Bev Smith (Shirley), and sisters and brothers in laws, Adeline Chevalier (Ernie), Maurice Trottier (Marie), Lucien Levesque (Charlie), Loretta Moison (Leo), Leonard Trottier (Ida), Blanche Marentette (Lawrence). Helen will always be remembered by family and friends as a role model. She had a joy for life, love of golf at the Country View Golf Club, was a member of Chatham Yacht Club, and enjoyed boating and travel. Helen will be remembered most for her unconditional love for everyone lucky enough to know her. Helen was an early pioneer showing us how to care for her family while working 28 years for the CIBC bank. She loved her job, coworkers and customers. She taught us how to hug another with love in our hearts. The Family extends a special thanks to the exceptional caregivers at Riverview Gardens and Dr. Park Parry. A Celebration of Life will take place at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham, on Saturday November 4th, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Cremation has taken place, with a private family interment to be held at a later date. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or Mental Health Canada would be appreciated. Condolences are welcome at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham (519) 351 2040
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017
ONE NIGHT ONLY! INCREDIBLE “EAGLES” SHOW COMES TO THE CHATHAM THEATRE
“Welcome to the Hotel a new, international touring California”... show called “Take It Easy: The Story of The Eagles”. Calling all fans of legendary Comprised of some of 1970’s Country-Rock group Canada’s leading session “The Eagles”!! On Friday musicians, “Take It Easy” November 10th at 8pm, the will perform all of the classic music of The Eagles will be hits from the Eagles extensive celebrated at the world-class career with amazing accuracy. Chatham Capitol Theatre with The evening will be comprised of two sets, with the first half featuring all the songs from the multi-million selling album “Eagles Greatest Hits 1971-1975” including “Take It Easy” “One of These Nights” “Tequila Sunrise” “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Desperado” amongst the audience favourites After an intermission, the band will return with more classic hits from the latter portion of
Celebrate the music of “The Eagles” in Chatham Nov 10th
The Eagles career including “Life in the Fast Lane”, “The Long Run” “Heartache Tonight” and their signature song “Hotel California”. Tickets to see this incredible show at the Chatham Capitol Theatre in Chatham on Friday November 10th at 8pm are on
sale now, value-priced at only $41 +SC, available at the theatre box office located at 75 William St N or by phoning 519-354-8338 or online at www.ChathamCapitolTheatre.com Get your tickets early to ensure the best seats!
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
TAKE IT EASY “Hotel California” “Desperado” “New Kid in Town” and many more
THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE SHOW
CHATHAM CAPITOL THEATRE FRIDAY 519-354-8338 TICKETS NOV 10 $41 www.ChathamCapitolTheatre.com 8:00PM +SC