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Veteran reflects on service during WW2

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

and North Battleford, Sask. Training generally took from nine months to one year, depending on the trainee’s aptitude, he said, on the British twin-engined Avro Anson, the training aircraft for bombers.

“It was good. I got my wings in Hagersville, Ont. (at the Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Training School),” Henderson reminisced. “When they started the war, there was a shortage of people who could really fly.”

While Henderson couldn’t talk about his missions during the war, he said on his very first one he asked himself, “What in the world am I doing here?”

During his time flying bombing missions piloting the Avro Lancaster, a British four-engined heavy bomber, from 1939 to 1945, Henderson saw a great deal of action.

A month away from his 96th birthday, Jim Henderson spent some time with The Chatham Voice, reflecting on his time as a bomber pilot in the Second World War. Born in Wallaceburg in 1920, Henderson enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force at the age of 19.

“I went to the office in London, and the recruitment officer was a person I swept floors for in Wallaceburg. It’s like that old saying, ‘It’s not what you know but who you know,’” Henderson said. “I was interested in the air force because the army and navy had been around a while and the air force was new. If you could prove you went to school, you were in.”

From there, Henderson was shipped out west Mary Beth Corcoran/The Chatham Voice where he did the bulk of Jim Henderson of Chatham holds the medals he earned during the Second World War as a bomber pilot, including the DisContinued on page 2 tinguished Flying Cross. his training in Weyburn Run Date: Nov 10, 2016 Chatham Voice (10.333" x 2.143") Full Colour EOR#7705

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WW2 pilot part of five crashes

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In his 63 missions, Henderson was involved in five crashes, including a harrowing experience he survived during a bombing run over Hamburg, Germany.

“We were flying over a target in Hamburg and came under heavy fire.

The plane was on fire and the only way to put out the flames was to set it down in the North Sea,” the pilot explained. “I was in a life raft for three days before we were rescued.”

The war involved so much death, and Henderson reflected that it wasn’t just Allied military and civilians that died.

“We did the same to them,” Henderson said.

As a pilot, Henderson saw action across Europe and in 1942, was stationed in North Africa, spending time in the desert.

“The RAF put us in spots where we were needed.

We were mostly in the desert, not the cities or towns and sometimes provisions didn’t make it.

Water was a big thing,” he said. “Food in the desert spoils very fast.”

In the breaks between missions – bomber pilots made five trips and then would get seven days’ leave – Henderson was able to do some exploring, including a trip to

Aberdeen, Scotland to meet his grandmother.

“I went to visit her and in her kitchen was a broken skylight so I fixed it for her,” he remembered.

Looking over pictures from the war, some depicting the aftermath of bombing runs in Germany that left hospitals and churches intact, Henderson focused on a picture of a bridge over the Rhine River in Germany.

“This was in Dusseldorf.

The Canadian engineering corps built that bridge so they could move heavy equipment,” Henderson said.

Another picture showed a reunion of his sev-

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Jim Henderson spent nine months training in planes such as the Avro Anson, shown here, before flying Lancaster heavy bombers over Europe and Africa in the Second World War.

en-member crew two years ago in front of a Lancaster bomber in the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton.

No stranger to tragedy, Henderson was witness to a crash landing of a bomber that claimed the lives of all the members on board.

He also met another pilot, a woman from Wales,

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who was interested in Canada, and from that meeting a romance and marriage ensued. Tragically, after 18 months of marriage, Henderson said her plane was shot down.

He continued his missions as a pilot, and as the end of the war approached in 1945, Henderson said he wasn’t that surprised when he was told the Germans surrendered.

“I was in England, on the east coast of England visiting a friend in the hospital when I heard,” Henderson said. “We could see the end of the war was coming.”

After the war, discharged with the rank of Squadron Leader, Henderson came home by train, meeting his family at the former CP Rail Station in Chatham. He settled back in Wallaceburg, where he married and started a family.

In recent years, Henderson received a letter from the Canadian Minister of Veteran Affairs, awarding him the Bomber Command bar to recognize Bomber Command veterans for their service and accomplishments.

The bar is affixed to the ribbon of Henderson’s Canadian Volunteer Service medal.

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The story behind Maj. Cy Steele

By Heather Wright Special to The Voice

The Final Inspection The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.

“Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My Church have you been true?”

The soldier squared his shoulders Juno Beach and said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.

It is quiet now.

Because those of us who carry guns, The waves seep towards Can’t always be a saint. the shore I’ve had to work most Sundays, leaving its froth on the sand And at times my talk was tough. where it was blood before.

And sometimes I’ve been violent, There is no noise now Because the world is awfully rough. except this murmur of the But, I never took a penny, water That wasn’t mine to keep . . . still trying to clean the Though I worked a lot of overtime, beach When the bills got just too steep. from those things And I never passed a cry for help, abominable Though at times I shook with fear. that happened so many And sometimes, God, forgive me, years ago.

I’ve wept unmanly tears.

There was noise then I know I don’t deserve a place, the screams of Among the people here. shells, They never wanted me around, bullets, Except to calm their fears. bombs, If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, - of men It needn’t be so grand. and death.

I never expected or had too much, It is over but men cry But if you don’t, I’ll understand.: overcome by the horror There was a silence all around they endured to win. the throne, A time to remember.

Where the saints had often trod.

Not so much as this horror As the soldier waited quietly, but of those they left For the judgment of his God. behind here “Step forward now, you soldier, and a wish that it had You’ve borne your burdens well. never happened.

Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, HFJM You’ve done your time in Hell.”

-Author Unknown It’s the Military, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It’s the Military, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It’s the Military, not the politicians that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness. It’s the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag. If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Also, please fly your flag in grateful appreciation.

Remembering Your eyes are wet, Dad. Just remembering Son, just remembering . . .

Its a long way to tickle, Mary . . .

I can’t find Curtis.

Has anyone seen Curtis.

Curtis has got his this morning - Sniper.

Reached out for a gold crucifix on a gate - a plant got him the first crack.

Oh. Oh. Its a lovely war . . .

Soldier, Why are you waiting here?

Waiting for my squad to catch up, Major.

I was sent on ahead for a recce Company “A”?

Your company was wiped out by a Stuka.

They wiped out the whole lot.

No survivors Catch up with the rest of the troop.

The rest aren’t coming.

Yes, Major.

Boots, boots marching up and down . . .

I saw Walt get it.

A Potato-masher from a window at the corner of the street.

He owed me ten bucks.

Borrowed to pay some girl off. . . . Underneath the lamp light . . .

What happened to Peanuts?

Blasted by a shell from an “88”.

- he was in a Bren Carrier.

They left him there.

There wasn’t any thing to pick up anyway.

There will be Blue-birds over . . .

They say the Darby drowned in the canal.

He couldn’t swim and fell into deep water.

Couldn’t get to him in time.

The fire was too intense.

Pack up your troubles . . .

I am just remembering. Son. So long ago now.

We were buddies, friends, comrades.

They are gone, a long time ago.

Many come home but the ones that I remember didn’t.

I remember them on Poppy Day They were my youth.

I lost it with them all old men now.

We had a very short youth.

HFJM

One of the greatest regrets I’ve had in 30 years of journalism is a story I didn’t tell.

In 1994, I was fortunate to travel with a group of Canadian veterans as the federal government brought them to Belgium for the 50th anniversary of that country’s liberation from the Nazis. One of the people on that trip was a man named Cy Steele.

Before we left, I did an interview with Steele in his Chatham home.

He was a lovely, gracious man.

I honestly don’t remember a lot about the interview but in typical fashion of people who have served this country, he told me about what happened without a lot of embellishment. It was clear it was difficult. He had been injured. He had lost friends. He had seen things no one should see. Steele stopped several times, lost in his memories.

I wrote about his service, but young and foolish as I was, I didn’t realize his words that day were just a hint of what Steele had seen.

There was a chance to get the rest of the story but to my regret, I wasn’t astute enough to get it.

The day the tour visited a site near Antwerp seemed to be light on official ceremonies, so I decided this would be a great day to see where my father was born without missing much. While that was a wonderful experience, I learned afterward that Maj. Cy Steele was honoured for his actions there. I still feel sick in the pit of my stomach when I think that I missed that moment. It’s a feeling I always get around Remembrance Day. This year when I started thinking about Remembrance Day, my thoughts drifted again to Cy Steele.

I can see him in his Essex Scottish Regiment cap with his whitish grey hair tucked beneath it walking proudly in a parade in Belgium.

And then, there is regret.

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Don’t be left out in the cold!

So I started looking online and found his story on the Gathering of Heroes. Today, let me tell you about Canadian war hero, Cy Steele.

Maj. Steele commanded the “D” company of the Essex Scottish Regiment. His company was to capture the orchard and a house south of Caen in France July 29, 1944. The platoon was pinned to down by heavy machine gun fire and wasn’t able to move forward. So Steele, with “total disregard for his personal safety,” led them through the fire to get to their objective. Two men were killed, but Steele regrouped his men and led an attack which stopped the German advance.

Steele was among the first Canadian soldiers to enter Belgium during the liberation efforts. He was in the Antwerp area on the way to Schelde River; they were to take one of the old forts built by the Belgians in the 1880s. When night fell, a fighting patrol of German infantry came wading across the flooded dykes behind a fierce mortar barrage. Steele and the Canadian units withdrew some 200 yards until they could get help. They eventually drove the Germans back, but not before Steele was injured.

A group of soldiers told a Canadian Press reporter about Steele’s bravery. He was wounded severely in both legs in the early stages of the attack, but refused to be evacuated. He stayed nearby in a control room throughout the battle.

Major Steele was hospitalized and went back to Canada to recover.

Nearly 50 years later, when I met him, he walked slowly with a bit of a limp. But watching him in the parades during the liberation of Belgium, it wasn’t noticeable.

Maj. Cy Steele was truly a Canadian hero, one of so many whose stories are often forgotten. Perhaps my regret is a good thing. I will always remember him, the bravery he showed, the gentle man that he was, and unparalleled service he gave his country.

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After months of anticipation from thirsty locals, the Sons of Kent Brewing Co. is mere weeks away from quenching that thirst.

The operation on King Street East, inside the old Cinema Six building, is still undergoing renovations at this point, according to Colin Chrysler, one of the business partners.

“We just poured all the concrete into the building. The first load of equipment arrived today,” he told The Voice Friday.

That equipment was about a dozen huge stainless steel vats where the beer will be made.

Chrysler, along with Tim Copeland and brothers Alf and Doug Hunter, comprise the Sons of Kent. After leaving the area for a number of years, Chrysler admitted something was calling them all back.

“We kind of went off and did other things along the way, but the ultimate goal is to now brew here in Chatham,” he said.

Chrysler said he ran into Alf Hunter while out in

Vancouver and struck up a conversation.

“Alf and Doug Hunter build craft breweries around the country. But they don’t run them. This is their dream,” he said of the Sons of Kent brewery.

Copeland is an award-winning brewer, and Chrysler is an experienced Ontario craft brewer.

“Our team is excited to be bringing our collective experience together to create great beer and a destination for C-K folks to call their own,” Alf Hunter said in a media release.

Sons of Kent will develop craft beer that will utilize traditional brewing methods with creative styles.

“We want to bring amazing experiences to their doorstep and partner with area farmers to use as much local content as possible,” Copeland said in a release.

Don’t expect a mirror image of Erieau’s Bayside Brew Pub in Chatham.

Chrysler said the focus will be on a tasting room and eventually a patio, but there won’t be a large restaurant on site.

“We’ll have more of a

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Colin Chrysler, left, and Doug Hunter show off some of their brewing vats that arrived Friday at their Sons of Kent Craft Brewery on King Street East in Chatham.

beer hall influence to our atmosphere. We’ll have tours and events,” Chrysler said. “We want to focus on the idea we’re building a brewery, not a restaurant.”

He added the tasting room is slated to have room for about 75 people, and that there would be

a banquet hall for private functions.

The owners love their location.

“This is an awesome building. It has some great history in Chatham,” Chrysler said.

“The fact it’s an old theatre works for us, and we also like that it is located

downtown. Our main idea for the project is to be part of the community.”

Given the fact they have about 16,000 square feet to work with, there is a lot of room for Sons of Kent to grow.

“Our goal is to build a craft brewery that’s in

Chatham, but also to service the Southwestern Ontario region, and eventually all of Ontario,” Chrysler said.

He said the Sons of Kent will start out with a “decent-sized system” to pump out a “decent amount” of beer.

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Pressing the reboot button It’s early on in the process, but we get the feeling the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is in pretty good hands with Rob Devitt and Ken Deane.

Devitt, the provincially appointed supervisor for the CKHA, and Deane, the interim CEO, are a little over two months into their time cleaning up the mess that is the alliance.

Speaking to the media at a press conference last week (see the story on the facing page), the two were quite candid in their progress and where they want to go.

One of the first things on the list is hiring a permanent replacement for Colin Patey, the ousted CEO and president of the alliance.

They’ve brought in a headhunting company to handle the task, and that firm, Devitt says, has chatted with CKHA staff to obtain feedback.

These guys are here temporarily; they know that.

Rather than hit the ground running, we’d say they hit it walking, taking the time to examine file after file after file, and to talk to staff in Chatham and Wallaceburg.

When they do land a new CEO, Deane won’t be walking off into the sunset immediately either. The plan is to share his experience and wisdom with the new person.

Devitt is working to rebuild oversight of the alliance. He’s starting at the most basic levels, including examining how much material hospital board members are expected to try to digest prior to a meeting, and how much time they have to do so. If a board doesn’t have the time to comprehend reports and material, how can it make educated decisions in the best interest of the health care of the citizens of Chatham-Kent?

Considering the alliance sprung its huge leak at the governance level, it’s a wise spot for Devitt to focus his time.

He also realizes there is no magical fix for the divide between Wallaceburg and Chatham in terms of hospital priorities, and is smart enough to know that’s an issue to ponder in the short term and act upon at a later date.

Do Devitt and Deane have all the answers for the CKHA? No. But they seem to be looking into all the corners and dark places to uncover all the problems. And that is a great start.

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Saying thanks to our veterans Sir: I would like to thank the veterans who served in the Canadian Armed Forces in the First and Second World Wars, and Korean War, and our Canadian Forces overseas

now.

I thank them for their love for this country, our freedom to be willing to make the supreme sacrifice for our

sakes and the sakes of generations to come.

Thank you for giving us the benefit of living in a country that we have the

right to vote, and maybe make the changes that are so badly needed sometimes. Thank you again!

Jack Long Chatham

Helping serve the needs of C-K Sir: On Saturday, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will celebrate the 170th anniversary of the foundation of the first conference in Canada. It was established in Quebec City. We are older than the country! Our oldest conference here was St. Joseph’s formed in 1898.

The entire Vincentian Family also prepares to celebrate our 400th anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism throughout 2017. We are an international organization.

Our mission states that

we are a lay Catholic organization whose mission is: To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.

Our values imply that as Vincentians we: see Christ in anyone who suffers, come together as a family, have personal contact with the poor and help in all possible ways.

We quietly and efficiently go about helping where and when we can.

In 2016 in Canada there were 871 conferences

with 14,196 volunteers who did 209,694 home visits that assisted 381,000 people in need.

In our area alone, Kent Deanery in 2015 had eight conferences with 89 active members and 25 auxiliary members.

A total of 400 volunteer hours were given to Camp Vincent, 200 volunteer hours at the St. Joseph’s/St. Ursula soup kitchen and 400 volunteer hours are given to the store monthly.

The soup kitchen alone served 3,799 people, and

since its inception in 1971 the camp has seen 30,000 children.

In all, 4,845 volunteer hours were offered serving 1,174 adults and 685 children. Expenses for all the programs offered were $1,607,280.46.

Help us to continue our good works by volunteering, or donating your time. There is a great need. Together we can do great things!

Valerie Butterfield President Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Particular Council of Kent Deanery

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Through two months on the Reorganization of the Cha- job, Devitt and Deane said tham-Kent Health Alliance time has been spent talking with staff and former memwon’t happen overnight.

That according to the two bers of the hospital boards.

And examining paperwork. men put in place to help “I’ve probably read more lead a cultural change at the minutes and reports and files health-care organization.

Rob Devitt, the provincial- than I would ever want to ly appointed supervisor for read again. But it is important to just get the CKHA, and background,” Ken Deane, the “It’s really important Devitt said. interim CEO, that the process to Paying attenmet with mem- pick a CEO is not done tion to detail, bers of the me- just by me in isolation. such as how dia to discuss much material their efforts It’s got to be done by board memover the past talking to many members must sift two months. bers of the hospital through and Devitt said community. They’ve how long they his focus has gotten some really have prior to primarily been good feedback.” meetings to do on upper level - Rob Devitt so, are integral oversight. to future suc“My major focus has been on governance, cess at the CKHA. “If you don’t get this right, focusing on the corporations I think everything else is at and the board,” he said.

He added that effort could risk. You need outstanding be accelerated when the al- governance and excellent liance hires a new CEO. De- leadership.”

What comes out of the ashes vitt stressed Deane is only temporary and the hunt is on of the former structure must to find the replacement for meet the needs of the entire Colin Patey, who was let go Chatham-Kent community, Devitt said. In the past, with earlier in the fall.

“Ken is the interim CEO. three hospital boards, there We are so lucky to have him were clashes. Ultimately, as part of the team. He brings that’s what led to Devitt betremendous experience,” De- ing appointed.

The Sydenham hospivitt said. “But he’s not here tal board didn’t agree for the long-term.”

To find a replacement, a on the direction from headhunting organization the two other boards, as well as administration. has been hired.

“They’ve been on site in Governance meetings, Chatham-Kent interviewing as a result, stopped takpeople about what they want ing place.

Devitt admitted the in a CEO,” he said, referring to Waterhouse Executive hospital in Wallaceburg Search. “It’s really import- “offers some complexiant that the process to pick a ty. It’s a big question,” CEO is not done just by me in he said, one he wasn’t isolation. It’s got to be done ready to answer just by talking to many members yet. “We can’t just jump of the hospital community. to that. We’ve got to They’ve gotten some really start with what’s the right process to come good feedback.”

Devitt thinks the opportuni- up with a vision to anty for the new CEO to work swer those questions.”

Instead, the short-term with Deane through a transitional phase will be appeal- focus will be on contining, as the chance to learn uous improvement.

Areas for that include from such an experienced hospital finances – the mentor will be an attraction.

Deane believes such a tran- alliance is running at sition will only help the alli- a projected $2 million deficit this fiscal year – ance moving forward.

“Both Rob and I have de- and an improved work veloped a strong affinity for environment.

“We want to foster the organization. We want to make sure when some- a healthy work envione comes in that we sen- ronment,” Deane said, sitize them to the organiza- adding there are plans

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to conduct a staff engagement survey later this month.

“We want to hear their feelings and impressions of their work environment.”

He said a third party will be put in place to handle staff complaints, especially from whistle blowers.

Deane said they encourage such forthright feedback.

“We are trying to foster and support the conditions for our staff to come to work and feel safe, valued and respected,” he said.

Deane and Devitt agreed running a deficit is no way for the alliance to move forward, as money for purchasing new equipment comes from only two sources, the hospital foundation – which they credit for doing an excellent job – and from using money from operating at a surplus.

“These are challenging economic times. We are looking at the horizon and not at our feet,” Devitt said. “We believe we need a multi-year plan for equipment renewal at the hospitals, and rank items in order.”

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Craft brewery establishing a members club Continued from page 5

“We’ll evolve as time goes on. We have some beers and recipes in place that we’ve been working on,” Chrysler said. “We want to have beer that

suits the taste of Chatham-Kent. We want to have IPA’s, some lager, and also do some more adventurous brewing.”

As for when the beer will start to flow, Chrys-

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OK, armchair budget critics, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent is now offering you the opportunity to craft the municipal budget.

Through an online program at chatham-kent.citizenbudget.com, ratepayers can now create their own budget, based on what they’d like to pay in key areas of municipal spending.

The interactive tool, which is a pilot project, lets people also see where their tax dollars are spent, as well as how much of their own property taxes go to each department and area.

Simply go to the website, plug in how much you pay in property taxes and begin.

Gord Quinton, the director of budget and performance services for the municipality, said an online survey of this kind was needed.

“The regular forums of budget open houses in January aren’t well attended and not representative of the population,” he said. “This won’t replace those, but now we can get people’s opinion and get people to understand the budget process.”

The target audience is younger families, ones who don’t necessarily have the time to attend the open forums on the budget, but can

get online at their convenience.

Budget chairman and Chatham Coun. Derek Robertson said young families, and even younger citizens, cannot be overlooked.

“Young people in our community aren’t the future; they are the present. We’re reaching out to them with programs such as this,” he said.

He added public feedback in the budget process is not only welcomed, but rather it is “always critical and crucial.”

Mike Turner, chief financial officer for the municipality, loves the concept of Citizen Budget.

“We can show the community ‘this is what your taxes pay for,’” he said.

Robertson said the online component for budget feedback is long overdue.

“This is another tool in the box to gain understanding and provide advice,” he said. “This enhances our ability to consult with the public.”

Quinton thinks it will be an effective addition to that toolbox.

“It’s mainly an educational tool. I don’t think people understand what each element costs their home each year,” he said. “This is to get people thinking about where their tax dollars are going.”

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Chatham Coun. Derek Robertson, who is also the chair of the budget committee, takes a look at the Citizen Budget process offered up by the municipality. The general public can input their property taxes and adjust funding in a slew of areas to gain a better understanding of the budget process, and the impact it can have on each person’s property taxes.

The Citizen Budget survey allows participants to adjust funding for various sectors, such as engineering and transportation or fire and emergency services, as well as certain specific municipal buildings, such as the Bradley Centre.

Changes can shift up or down 10 per cent.

At the end of the process, participants will see how their preferences impacted their property taxes overall, and have an opportunity to provide additional feedback for municipal officials.

Quinton said it cost the municipality $6,000 to gain access to the software.

For citizens who prefer the face-to-face of public forums, the 2017 budgetary process begins Jan. 17.

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Ontario’s lieutenant governor toured parts of Chatham-Kent Nov. 2, and admitted she was impressed.

“Seeing restored facilities like this,” Elizabeth Dowdeswell said of the Chatham Capitol Theatre, “and seeing farms or greenhouses that are state of the art – these are absolutely wonderful and speak well of your community.”

She toured Truly Green on Bloomfield Road during the day, along with company officials, Mayor Randy Hope and municipal staff.

The Queen’s representative to Ontario later spoke at a gathering at the Capitol Theatre.

Dowdeswell also took part in a discussion with the Chatham-Kent Community Leaders’ Cabinet.

“Today was a very interesting program. It leaves me with a better understanding of this community,” she said.

Ontario, while not the econom-

ic engine of the country like it once was, remains a crucial part of the nation, and the globe as a whole, Dowdeswell said.

“We have much to offer the rest of the world,” she said.

“But it is important we don’t become complacent. How do we create a sustainable community? We have to have resiliency in our communities to keep young people here.”

There is a great deal of discussion to be had. In fact, the lieutenant governor is looking for just that.

“I hope in 2017 there will be lots of thoughtful dialogue,” Dowdeswell said, adding that in part of celebrations of Canada’s 150th birthday as a nation, there will be the Lieutenant Governor’s Visionaries Prize up for grabs.

She said citizens will have the chance to identify and address the challenges that Ontario will face over the next half century.

Entrants can submit a written effort, up to 800 words in length, or a video, a maximum

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Ontario Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell speaks to several people in the lounge of the Chatham Capitol Theatre Nov. 2. The Queen’s representative to the province toured a local greenhouse earlier in the day as well.

of two minutes in length.

Categories include, reconciliation, environmental stewardship, science and technology, social cohesion, inclusive prosperity, and governance.

Winners in the various categories will take their case before a panel of judges.

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Applications are being accepted for The Jonathan Daniel Stone Fund, according to Community Living Chatham-Kent.

The fund can be used to support initiatives to assist children and their families who have been diagnosed with autism and/or other intellectual disabilities.

Daniel’s fund can be utilized for but is not limited to:

recreational activities, educational workshops for parents and siblings, advocacy, vocation and life skills development, assistive devices and equipment that promote and facilitate learning or communication.

Two $1,000 awards will be presented.

This fund celebrates the life of Jonathan Daniel Stone.

Daniel was a child who had autism and died suddenly at the age of 11 in May of 2013.

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He was a student at Indian Creek Road Public School in Chatham. Daniel loved to cook, swim and spend time with his family at the beach.

Applications will be accepted from now until Nov. 30.

The awards will be presented in December.

Application forms can be found and downloaded on the Community Living Chatham-Kent website (www. clc-k.ca) or by calling (519) 352-1174.

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A local chiropractor will discuss vertigo Nov. 15 at the Chatham branch of the public library.

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The crane was back at the Everlast Group condominium site on King Street in Chatham this past week, with nice weather making the going easier. Panels are still going up on the outside of the building.

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The jolly old big guy is coming to town Nov. 18.

He will take part in the annual Downtown Chatham Santa Claus parade.

The theme of this year’s parade is “All I want for Christmas is … Peace, Kindness, Tolerance and Understanding.”

Parade Chair Cari Passien said this year’s theme is particularly relevant in these turbulent times around the world.

“These are words to live by, every human being deserves to feel they matter in this world,” she said in a media release.

This year’s parade will have some new features, as well as some past favorites. The Port Huron Marching Band will be returning this year to entertain the crowds with their Christmas tunes, as well as the Branch 28 Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band.

Prior to the parade, which starts at 6 p.m., there will be a live show

by The Fire Guy on the King Street Commons as well as Food Vendors selling cotton candy and popcorn during the parade.

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in the back parking lot of Ursuline College and proceed from Sandy Street over the Lacroix Street Bridge and onto King Street West through the downtown core, ending at the WISH Centre.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be greeting children at the Wish Centre after the parade and there will be light refreshments available.

The 2016 Downtown Chatham Santa Claus Parade is sponsored by Engie Renewable Wind Energy, The DCC, and The Downtown Chatham BIA. Lynn O’Brien, General Manager of The Downtown Chatham Centre has announced that this will be the DCC’s last year as the organizer of the Santa Claus Parade.

“There is a lot of preparation and time that goes into organizing a community parade like this, and though we are proud to do so, we are hoping another organization will step up for 2017 to co-ordinate or share the organizing with us,” she said in a release. “The sponsors are incredible and the parade day volunteers are exceptional.”

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Goodfellows, helping families for 62 years

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

The Chatham Goodfellows honoured some of their own Nov. 3, and looked ahead to another season of ensuring no child goes without a Christmas.

The charity organization that delivers toys and food to about 1,400 families in and around Chatham each year held its annual banquet, handing out appreciation awards and singling out several longtime supporters, both individual and organizational.

For the first time, the Goodfellows handed out a lifetime achievement award. It didn’t go to a particular individual, but rather the employees of Union Gas. Tim Mifflin, a longtime Goodfellow, said since the organization’s inception in 1954, there have been two constants: families in need and volunteers.

“The need has always been strong, and we rely on volunteers. They are absolutely vital,” he said.

And Union Gas consistently delivers on the latter. Mifflin said staff have donated thousands of hours of “sweat equity,” and more than $500,000 in food, toys and cash over the years.

Keeping with the Union Gas theme, the Mr. and Mrs. Goodfellow award went to three employees of that company. Angela Scott, Bridget and Brian Cox earned the honour.

Scott Williston, outgoing president of the Goodfellows, said

the trio really stepped up its impact with the organization in 2009 to lead the Union Gas in-house effort. Through jersey days, raffles, luncheons, breakfasts and the Spooktacular fundraising event, they have delivered, Williston said.

Scott said she was surprised to learn of the honour.

“We are shocked. This is a great organization. It’s easy to be part of,” she said. “We’re just trying to do our part.”

Brian Cox credited Union Gas with supporting its employees in charitable endeavours.

“It’s great to work for a company like Union Gas,” he said.

“We’ll continue to do our work.

It’s an organization (Goodfellows) we love very much.”

Barb and Dean Mills, owners of No Frills in Chatham, earned the President’s Award.

Williston said the Mills have been valued suppliers to the organization for more than two decades.

“They are also always more than pleased to step forward and fill orders that are short or missing, often on the day of food packing,” he said.

As well, the Goodfellows use between 500 and 700 banana boxes each year, which are collected by No Frills over the course of the year. Having to purchase such sturdy boxes

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Mr. and Mrs. Goodfellow award recipients, front row, from left, Brian Cox, Angela Scott and Bridget Cox, shown with Goodfellows, back row from left, Rose Peseski, Scott Williston, Tim Haskell and Tim Mifflin.

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The Goodfellows did more than hand out awards Nov. 3, as they also reviewed their financials.

Cal McCabe, who handles the books for the Goodfellows, said 85 percent of the revenue raised by the group each year is used to purchase the food and toys for the families in need.

The group saw a decrease in revenue last year by $19,000, but also saw a reduction in operating expenses of $15,000. It still has a

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Exploring the Thames from river’s surface the hottest days in June. The footage from the river perspective was blended with filming done in communities along the river to make the four part documentary.

“The Thames is the second longest river in southwestern Ontario and we spent seven days on it,” Drewe said. “I learned a lot and don’t regret the trip even though it was the hottest days down here.

Because it was so dry, the river was at a 30-year low at the start and it was tough; we did a lot more walking than we did paddling the first two days.”

The first television episode of the documentary series will be shown Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the St. Clair College Thames Campus Auditorium with an introduction from Drewe, a talk

by Bonnie Carey of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority on the Thames River as a Canadian Heritage River and a three-minute video from Sunrise Rotary on their Clean Water for Living project.

According to Chatham Sunrise Rotary President Linda Goldsmith, the Clean Water for Living project has been ongoing for the past two years.

Rotary International has been a huge sponsor of water projects, raising $20 million in one year for latrines, wells and bio sand water filters, she said, but Sunrise Rotary also wanted to work locally to promote the “positive steps we can take in Ontario to protect local water.”

Project chair John Lawrence

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

Canoeing 287 kilometres from the headwaters of the Thames River to where it empties into Lake St. Clair, one man is bringing his experience to the screen Nov. 16.

In Chatham recently to wrap up filming of his four-part documentary series, Traverse the Thames, producer Mark Drewe of Mosaic Mind Pictures in London talked about his goal of making people more aware of the communities that make their home along the Thames and how they are all connected.

“What happens upstream can affect communities downstream on the river,” Drewe said. “It’s a shared responsibility and we are trying to get people to interact with the river in a positive way whether it be stewardship or economic influence. What we do in our daily lives impacts the river.”

Teaming up with Cogeco and the Chatham Sunrise Rotary Clean Water for Living initiative, Drewe and his crew filmed all along the river, up to Lighthouse Cove, doing featurettes on the communities and noting the different characteristics of the river, from deep water and high banks to rocky and sediment/sand/clay bottoms.

Drewe and his four-man crew started on the upper Thames, often having to portage until reaching the main branch of the river, during the some of

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Producer Mark Drewe takes some final footage of the Thames River in Chatham with Linda Goldsmith, President of Chatham Sunrise Rotary, and John Lawrence, Chair of the Clean Water for Living project.

added that it’s important to get people to be much more aware of water issues and what they can do protect water resources.

The premiere and the entire series will be telecast on COGECOTV and the time it is airing can be found at cogecotv.com/chatham.

The Nov. 16 event is free to the public.

Porchlight set for Dec. 5

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Wallaceburg Coun. Jeff Wesley, representing the municipality at the dinner, credited the Goodfellows organization with a great effort over the years.

“All of you should be very, very proud of the work you do,” he said.

The next big event for the Goodfellows is their annual Porchlight campaign, which

takes place between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Dec. 5, as volunteers will go door-to-door seeking donations.

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An annual Christmas tour is going downriver this year.

The 12th annual Christmas House Tour will once again begin in Chatham, but heads along Grand River Line to showcase rural homes and a heritage church.

The tour, put on by the Garnet Brackin IODE, will feature seven homes, two businesses and St. Thomas Church on Nov. 19 and 20.

The IODE’s Marianne Johnstone said the homes, businesses and the church are decorated by local florists and growers for the holiday season.

Tickets are $20 each and are available by calling 519-354-0803 or 519-351-1406, or by stopping in at The Purple Pansy, Glass House, Ross’ Nurserymen, Syd Kemsley Florist, BioPed Food Care, Country Comforts and Bricks & Brooms.

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Deb Brooks and Charmaine Reid of Syd Kemsley Florist showcase seasonal decor at the Grand Avenue flower shop with Marianne Johnstone of the Garnet Brackin IODE. The IODE is presenting its annual Christmas House Tour Nov. 19 and 20.

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Crew said people attended the October meetother meeting on the subject Nov. 15. ing to discuss Wallace Street and area.

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Raising awareness of domestic violence

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

One woman is killed in Ontario every six days by a man who purports to love her, according to Michelle Schryer, executive director of the Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre.

That is a sobering statistic, one that Schryer said makes it seem as if no progress has been made in combatting the incidence of violence against women. But she said is awareness is growing, thanks to

events such as the awareOrganized by the Chaness walk recently to kick tham-Kent Women’s Cenoff Women Abuse Preven- tre (CKWC), the walk betion Month gan at the during the “We still have a long Civic Cenmonth of way to go but I want to tre, moving November. along King thank you for your ex“EveryStreet, over one has a traordinary efforts and the Lacrole to play for being here today to roix Street in ending help end the cycle of Bridge and d o m e s t i c domestic violence in on to Evanviolence,” gel Church she said. our community.” on Sandys “Everyone - Police Chief Gary Conn Street everywhere C K W C needs to stop making board president Darexcuses for people who lene Smith kicked off the commit gender violence.” event with guest speakers

Mayor Randy Hope, Chatham-Kent Police Chief Gary Conn and Schryer.

“There’s always more that can be done, and events such as this bring more awareness as each year goes by,” Mayor Hope said. “Awareness that we want a safe community and that we want to eradicate domestic violence here and across Ontario.”

The mayor said some words of encouragement about the Shine Your Light campaign that will run from Nov. 12-30,

asking homeowners and businesses to purchase purple lights to shine and bring more awareness to the issue.

Conn added some statistics from Chatham-Kent, explaining that in 2016 the CKPS looked into an average of 182 domestic violence calls per month and of those, they arrest 29 people, making that almost one arrest per day.

“It is everyone’s fundamental right to live free of violence in their home and in the community,” Conn said. “We still have

a long way to go but I want to thank you for your extraordinary efforts and for being here today to help end the cycle of domestic violence in our community.”

According to CKWC executive director Karen Hunter, the Shine Your Light campaign bulbs are available at Home Hardware on Keil Drive in Chatham, and purple scarves are on sale now for the Wrapped in Courage awareness and fundraiser campaign during the month of November.

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Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre board president Darlene Smith addresses the crowd during a flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Centre for Woman Abuse Prevention Month this November. The assembled crowd then walked to the centre to raise awareness of the issue in the community.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016 • Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm.

• Misty Melodies will perform in the West Lounge of Meadow Park Nursing Home, Sandy St. in Chatham at 10:30am.

• The Bag Ladies will be at the Shepherds Way Inn at 9:30am. Come see a live demo of how these ladies make their mats with recyclable milk bags to be sent to third world countries.

Friday, November 11, 2016 • The Kent Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society hosts local military historian Jerry Hind.

McKinlay Funeral Home Reception Centre at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Crazy about Cats from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Tea Connections, 15 King St. E., Chatham. Call for more details 226-671-0081.

• Loaded Baked Potato Supper at Community of Christ, 174 Faubert Dr., Chatham from 5:00pm7:00pm. $10/adult and $5/ children under 10.

• St. Agnes Knights of Columbus Annual Turkey Raffle at St. Agnes Church Hall at 7:00pm. 52 Croydon St., Chatham. Free admission - free meal to follow • Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph and Bradley Convention Centre - parade to Cenotaph. Line up at Legion at 10:30am. March off at 10:45am.

Bradley Centre service starts at 10:30am.

• Meal and darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm with choice of ham & scalloped potatoes, roast beef or fish & chips for $9.00.

One meat draw. Open darts at 7:30pm.

Saturday, November 12, 2016 • Calvary Church, 34 Victoria Ave at Barthe St., invites you to their vendor and bake sale from 9:00am-1:00pm.

• Autumn Chicken & Sliders Supper and Dance at the Immaculée Conception Church Hall.

Tickets are $15.00 each and available at the Pain Court Market. Music by Unity. Supper at 6:30pm. Cocktails at 5:30pm. All are welcomed!

• Winter Wonderland Vendor Sale at the Portuguese Club, 346 Grand Ave. E., Chatham from 9:00am-2:00pm. Admission is non perishable food item or gently used toys, hats, mitts. All proceeds going to The Chatham Goodfellows No Child Without a Christmas.

• 7th Orchid Show & Sale at Colasanti’s, Kingsville from 10:00am-4:00pm, November 12 & 13. Free photographers hour on Sunday. Free admission. www.essexcountyorchidsociety. webs.com.

• Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale at First Reformed Church, 632 Lacroix St from 9:00am1:00pm. Lunch available.

• Bill Maynard will perform in the main dining hall of Meadow Park Nursing Home, Sandy St. in Chatham at 2:00pm.

• Annual Christmas Bazaar at Union Baptist Church, 10586 Union Line, Dresden from 9:00am-2:00pm.

• Knights of Columbus Community Breakfast at the Spirit and Life Centre, 184 Wellington St. West from 9:00am-12:30pm. All you can eat buffet with 2 meats, hash browns, scrambled eggs, french toast or pancakes, toast & fruit cocktail. $7.00 per plate for adults, $4.00 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under free.

• Meat draw and dance at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draw from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dance is from 4:30pm9:30pm featuring Blast from the past.

Sunday, November 13, 2016 • Jamboree at the Merlin Legion Br. 465. Host band “The Marquis”. 3:00pm-7:00pm, doors open at 2:00pm. Spot dance prizes, door prizes.

Admission $5.00.

• Celebrate the Harvest All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner with proceeds going to Blessed Sacrament St Agnes Family and Youth Ministry. At the Armoury, 44 William St., N., Chatham. Doors open at 3:00pm. Dinner at 5:00pm. Music, activities for the children, silent auction. Adults 13+ $25, 3-12 years $10, under 3 free. Tickets available at Blessed Sacrament St Agnes Parish Cluster office at 52 Croydon St., Chatham. 519352-9370.

• Bingo at BR.243 Royal Canadian Legion, Ridgetown. Sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Entry fee $10 includes 4 cards. Jackpot $200.

Monday, November 14, 2016 • Come see a movie about 7 strangers whom Investigate the Greatest Paranormal Mystery in the World at the Capitol Theatre at 2:00pm or 7:00pm. $10 per tickets and can be purchased by calling 519-358-1077.

• Senior euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 • Book Club from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Tea Connection, 15 King St. E., Chatham. Call for more details 226-671-0081.

• Open euchre, shuffleboard and 2 person euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Open euchre at 1:00pm, 2 person at 6:30pm to register and play at 7:00pm. $5.00 per person. Open shuffleboard at 7:00am.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 • The Lois Singers will sing in the main dining room at 2:00pm. Meadow Park Nursing Home, Sandy St. in Chatham.

• “Surviving the Holidays” from 7:00pm9:00pm. A video and discussion for those who are grieving a loved one’s death. Register by calling the Gregory Drive Alliance Church at 519-352-4580 or gregorydrive.com.

• Pepper and fun darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Pepper at 1:00pm and darts at 7:30pm.

CK Metal Detecting Club Meetings Last Thursday of the Month, 7:00pm in the Kinsman Room, Erikson Arena, 341 Delaware Ave., Chatham. Guests Welcome.

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Come Write In! Tuesday, Nov. 1 - Nov. 29 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Write your novel at CKPL. This fall the Chatham-Kent Public Library invites everyone to “Come Write In” with the National Novel Writing Month Challenge. This program is for all writers looking for some inspiration, a quiet place to work or a chance to meet other “Wrimos.”

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Theatre Kent opens with Anne of Green Gables The Chatham Voice

Theatre Kent is presenting the musical family favourite Anne Of Green Gables from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12 at the Kiwanis Theatre in Chatham.

The Canadian classic tells the story of Anne Shirley a young orphan who is taken in by Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert.

The show is being directed by Bill Craven, who has appeared onstage in a number of Theatre Kent musicals, but is taking the helm for the first time.

Elisabeth Enzlin directs both the voices and the full orchestra.

The large cast consists of some 50 local residents, from ages nine to 60.

The title role is being played by

15-year-old CKSS student Georgia Craven, with other key characters being played by Christine Baribeau, Ron Fleming, Avery Kosik and Sam Enzlin.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. all three nights, and a special matinee will take place on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

For this show only, Theatre Kent is offering a special children’s ticket price of $10 for youngsters aged 12 and under. Adult tickets are $22 and senior’s tickets are $20, exclusive of box office fees.

Tickets are available online at www.cktickets.com, through the Cultural Centre box office at 519354-8338. They are also available in person at the box office and a half hour prior to performances.

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Go Cubs, go ... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz So, if you are a fan of a sports team that hasn’t won a title in 108 years, and it is in the deciding, winner-take-all game of the league, you spend your entire night on the edge of your seat, right?

And, given the fact the game may go down as one of the greatest, if not THE greatest, ever played, you’d be up and down in your chair, cheering at the TV one moment, screaming at it the other, correct?

That’s what die-hard fans do, right?

Well, I’m a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, and for years, I’ve been dying hard as the only consistent thing about that baseball team was not being able to win the World Series.

So here they were last Wednesday night, somehow clawing their way back into the World Series – a place they hadn’t been since 1945, by the way – to force Game 7 in Cleveland.

And they looked destined for victory, taking a 5-1 lead against pitchers who had dominated them so far in the series.

Next thing you know, it’s 6-3. I close my eyes during a commercial break and miss a couple of outs.

Then the Cubs bring in their closer early and he blows the lead. The game is tied 6-6. And we’re headed to extra innings!

The rain starts and the game heads into a rain delay just before midnight.

I close my eyes for a few minutes ... only to wake up about 1:30 a.m. to see one of Cleveland’s pitchers talk about what might have been.

I missed the biggest moment in Cubs history that anyone alive has ever seen. Thank goodness for morning sports highlight shows, and for one sports network replaying the entire game (I caught the final inning).

When I was in my teens and 20s, no way that ever would have happened. I’d have been on the edge of my seat, barely able to breathe with each pitch.

I used to laugh at a friend’s father, a big sports fan, who’d nod off during games. Ditto for my late father-in-law, who’d slide off his glasses and kick back in the recliner between periods of his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs game, only to miss a good portion of the game.

Now, that’s me, it seems.

Except that on Sunday night, as my Oakland Raiders played in prime time, I watched that game from start to finish, even though it ended close to midnight.

Go figure.

Take a shower, America

As I type this, American citizens had yet to cast their ballot

Bruce Corcoran for who will sit in the Oval Office for the next four years, but on the weekend, I at times

laughed and shook my head in dismay at the slew of attack ads on the airwaves.

Hillary Clinton’s side hammered away on Donald Trump and his volatility, using former military personnel, including a nuclear launch officer, expressing concerns over Trump having control of the launch codes, overseeing the U.S. military, and representing that nation.

In perhaps the most humou-

rous ad of the final stages of this mudslinging campaign, Future45, the Republican super PAC (political action committee) did a cartoon ad, called “The Clintons.” It showed a long line of moving vans bringing the family’s “luggage” – scandals and other issues – to the White House, and ends with Bill Clinton flirting with the journalist covering “the story.”

The Clinton camp also repeat-

edly used shots of kids watching television, and then footage of Trump, well, being Trump.

The Republicans countered with images of an actor portraying Clinton as she violently and happily destroyed electronic devices.

Yikes.

I’m Canadian and I am so glad this campaign is over. I can only imagine the toll it has taken on the American people.

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DOWN 1 Cleanser 2 Composer Schifrin 3 “Beetle Bailey” dog 4 Harbor structure 5 Early life forms 6 Also 7 19th president 8 French forest region

9 2005 Steve Martin movie based on a novel he wrote 10 Father (Fr.) 11 Emulates Simon?

16 Depend (on) 20 Fleur-de--23 “-- a real nowhere man” 24 Do something 25 Vegas troupe member 27 -- de plume 29 “A pox on thee!”

30 A handful 32 Folding art 34 Police methods 37 Right angle 39 Composition 42 Sill 44 Unstressed vowel 45 Luggage 46 Sandwich cookie 48 Last write-up 49 Campus quarters 50 Spud’s buds 53 Rowing need

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HOW TO PLACE YOUR AD

CLASSIFIEDS Announcements

Coming Events

Happy 90th Birthday Mom!

Just In Time For Christmas Craft/Vendor Show Sunday, November 20 9:00am-4:00pm at the Active Lifestyle Centre 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham $2 admission enters you to win a prize!

All proceeds from admission going to the food bank

Mary Gough Captain Garnet Brackin

We love you!

Happy Birthday!

Shari Laurie November 7

Still Nifty at 50!

Love Kamdyn and Karigyn

presents

2016 CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR Featuring 7 Chatham homes and Church decorated by local florists and growers.

November 19 & 20, 2016 1:00-4:30pm • Tickets: $20 each For tickets call 519-354-0803 or 519-351-1406 or at the following locations: The Purple Pansy Flower Boutique, Glass House Nursery & Garden Centre, Ross’ Nurserymen, Syd Kemsley Florist, BioPed Foot Care Centre, Country Comforts @ The Mercantile - Park & Maple Leaf Cemetary Rd., Bricks and Blooms, Queen St., Tilbury.

Mortgages Need Mortgage Money? Offering private first mortgages, res. or com., reasonable rate. More info 519-436-7229 or email tiki@ sympatico.ca

Help Wanted

Insurance Thank You Chatham-Kent for voting Jeff Comiskey as Best Isurance Salesperson

AUTO | HOME COMMERCIAL LIFE | BENEFITS 519-401-9504 jcomiskey @all-risks.com

Help Wanted

Join our team!

Looking to advance your career as a hairstylist in Chatham Kent?

Look no further! Run’n With Scizzors offers commission based employment to suit your needs as a stylist. Make your own hours, no product responsibility, and work in a fast-paced, inspiring environment.

Unleash your creativity, expand your horizons and further your education with US, while working with superior products and technique. #chathamkent #ckstylists #runnwithscizzors #KaARAL #educateyourself to apply drop off a resume at 401 McNaughton Ave or email mrsmeganmontgomery@hotmail.com

Run’n With Scizzors “Gorgeous Hair Is The Best Revenge”

401 McNaughton Ave. W • 519-351-4314 •

Events

Wanted to buy - Investment property, residential or commercial.

Cash offers.

Call 519-4367229.

EMAIL: FATIMA @CHATHAMVOICE.COM Auctions

A N K LAVER EN VK V A U C T I O N S I N C. Clearing an Estate, Downsizing, Liquidating Inventory or Decluttering?

A Job for Professionals

We can help. Call to sell your items for cash or by consignment Call John @ 519-845-3663

• Trimming & Pruning • Complete Removal • Crane Service 30+ Years Seniors Experience

Legal Notice

Wanted

CALL: 519-397-2020,

Tree Service

Vendor Sale November 12 from 9-2pm at the Portuguese club. Bring donations and proceeds to the Goodfellows.

NOTICE TO MR. DONALD STUART. Previously living at unit 4-22220 Charing Cross Road and accordingly you no longer intend to reside at the above address we are exercising our right to assume ownership of the above unit as stipulated in the sub lease.

The above unit will be sold for accrued rents, taxes and other associated costs. The Co-operative is not responsible for any debts that are owing

by Mr. Donald Stuart. Accordingly you have 60 days to respond to this notice.

The unit will be put up for sale after that date.

The Board of Directors, Charing Cross Road Co-operative Inc., 22220 Charing Cross Road, Chatham, Ontario N7M 5V8

IN PERSON: 84 DOVER ST. #2,

Discount

519-845-3663 • Wyoming, Ontario • www.vkauctions.ca •

Lawn and Garden

519-359-9876

www.customtreeservice.ca

Variety / Deli

MIGHTY JIM’S

VARIETY

DELI

Tuesdays VISIT OUR 5 Asst Sub

TODAY

$

WE ARE MUCH MORE THAN A VARIETY STORE!

Meat/Cheese Subs

Ice Cream Slushies

GRASSHOPPER

Lawn & Garden Services FALL CLEAN UP SNOW REMOVAL

Call 519-784-5775

Lottery Propane

“Friendly Old Fashioned Service”

235 Grand Ave. E., Chatham • 519-358-7294

Bus Tours

Pick us up!

Wallaceburg

XMAS SHOPPING IN TORONTO Nov. 26 • Dec. 3, 10 & 17 Return transportation from Chatham (includes $10 meal allowance)

$

80.00 +hst

Blueline - the bus trip people!

Contact us at 519-809-5646 | info@bluelinebus.ca

Help Wanted

Carriers Wanted Doverdoon Rd / Glengarry Cres Coatsworth Ave / Churchill Ave Northland Dr / Ottawa Dr Sheldon Ave / Brock St London Dr / Barclay St Farmhouse Pl / Harvest Cres Bedford St / Gladstone Ave Charing Cross Rd

Call Fatima today 519-3972020, ext.223 or email fatima@ chathamvoice.com

Dresden Bothwell Thamesville

Ridgetown Blenheim Shop Erieau Pain Court Mitchell’s Bay Merlin Tilbury Highgate Wheatley Charing Cross

Kent Bridge Chatham

Shoppers Drug Mart Taylor’s Variety Black Goose No Frills C-K Library Hometown Deli Oaks Retirement Sydenham Curling Club C-K Library MacTavish Pharmacy C-K Library Mary’s Restaurant Country Cuts Fast & Fresh Movie Den C-K Library C-K Library McIntyre I.D.A. Pharmacy Gord’s Barber

Blenheim Seniors Centre Blenheim Service Centre Eau Buoy Pain Court Market Central Tavern Mitchell’s Bay Variety Dover Duds Bob N Buoys C-K Library Erie Café and Variety C-K Library Hudson Manor Remax C-K Library C-K Library 4 Corner’s Restaurant Post Office/Bert’s Plumbing General Store Anne’s Smoke Shop C-K Library Legion Branch 628 Maple City Bakery Young’s Variety Active Lifestyle Centre Riverview Bingo Palace Remax Wednesday Market Chatham Cultural Centre Downtown Chatham Centre

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FINANCING ON MOST MODELS Φ

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ON ALL MODELS†

GUARANTEED BONUS OF $500

5-Star Safety Ratings More Stars. Safer Cars.

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2016 SORENTO BEST NEW SUV

($35,000 - $60,000)

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2017

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DYNAMAX ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

STANDARD FEATURES: BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY | HEATED FRONT SEATS UP TO 5,000 LBS. OF TOWING CAPACITY AVAILABLE#

Offer Ends Nov 30th

Offer(s) available on select new 2017 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from November 1 to 30, 2016. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing and payments include delivery and destination fees up to $1,740, $5 OMVIC fee, $29 tire fee, and $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes other taxes, paint charges ($200, where applicable), licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. Φ0% financing on select 2017 models. Available discount is deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a 2016 Soul EX AT (SO754G) with a selling price of $22,569, including $500 Holiday Bonus, is based on a total number of 364 weekly payments of $62 for 84 months at 0% with $0 Down. Total obligation is $22,569. †No purchase necessary. Holiday bonus between $500 and $2,000 (including guaranteed $500 discount) awarded in dealership. Odds of winning an incremental prize of $250 -$1,500 are approximately 1:1.49. See dealer or kia.ca/special-offers for complete contest details. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on the 2017 Sportage LX FWD (SP751H)/2017 Forte LX MT (F0541H)/2017 Sorento 2.4L LX FWD (SR75AH) with a selling price of $26,769/$17,089/$29,569 is based on a total number of 156 weekly payments of $60/$42/$71 for 36 months at 0% with $0 security deposit, $1,400/$1,250/$2,200 down payment and first payment due at lease inception. Offer includes $500 Holiday Bonus and $0/$500/$500 lease credit. Total lease obligation $9,363/$6,482/$11,011 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $15,506/$8,357/$15,358. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2017 Sportage SX Turbo AWD (SP757H)/2017 Forte SX AT (FO747H)/2017 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IH) is $39,595/$27,295/$42,295. The 2016 Sportage received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small SUVs in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study. 2016 study based on 80,157 total responses, evaluating 245 models, and measures the opinions of new 2016 vehicle owners after 90 days of ownership, surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary.

Visit jdpower.com. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. #When properly equipped. Do not exceed any weight ratings and follow all towing instructions in your Owner’s Manual. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.