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Two Chatham-Kent councilors have filed municipal Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to get financial information they say they need to represent their constituents. South Kent Coun. Frank Vercouteren has filed an FOI request for a line-byline report on the Chatham Police Service budget, something he’s been trying to get for some time. Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy has filed an FOI seeking detailed financial information about John D. Bradley Convention Centre operations. Vercouteren said his FOI is looking for amounts for travel, office expenses and more. “I voted against the police budget last year and I’ve been told police do not have to break down their budget,” he said. “That simply isn’t true and I’m curious to know why as an elected official – or a taxpayer for that matter – I don’t have the right to know where money is being spent. “ The councillor said although the vast majority of the budget consists
of wages, there are still hundreds of thousands of dollars that are essentially in a lump sum category, as well as potential income that isn’t reported to council. Vercouteren said he was reluctant to file the FOI, but isn’t prepared to go before voters without the information he believes they want. “We spend nearly $30 million for police and when I’m asked details I don’t want to tell the people paying the bill they don’t deserve to know.” He said Mayor Randy Hope and councillor Art Stirling who both sit on the Police Services Board have the information and can answer the questions if asked but won’t even share the information in closed session. “I hate to say it but I wonder what it is they don’t want me or the public to know,” he said. “It doesn’t exactly give you a feeling of confidence.” Chatham-Kent Police Services Board chair Pat Belanger said she finds the FOI request strange because council does receive detailed budget information. Continued on page 2
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She said information is presented to council in February as part of the budget process and Chief Dennis Poole has volunteered to meet with Coun. Vercouteren to discuss the matter. Belanger said she believes CKPS budget information is on the police website. “I think it’s on there somewhere.” Bondy, too, said he was unhappy with having to officially file to get the information he wants. “This (the Bradley Convention Centre) is a fully taxpayer-funded facility which has lost thousands of dollars per day,” he said. “You would think providing the full financial informa-
tion to council would be something that could only help. Perhaps we can see something that we may have some insight Frank Vercouteren into and we could actually make suggestions. That’s the way it should work.” Bondy said $655,000 was placed in this year’s budget for the centre and an additional $265,000 will come from reserves. “We’re budgeting more than $920,000 per year on the centre.
The taxes on my house will pay the cost of the centre for about 20 hours. Then it’s on to the my neighbour’s house and so on.” Michael Bondy In June, it was anticipated the convention centre would have a $300,000 deficit this year. It lost $477,000 its first year and $345,000 in its second. Bondy fears the real losses are much higher. “We (the municipality) use the centre for a lot of meetings. Are we paying for that? If so, it’s even worse since we’re in a sense subsidizing the centre even more.” Bondy said his attempts to get information about the convention centre
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have been frustrating. “I’ve been directed to links, instructed to watch council videos and have basically been given crumbs here and there.” He said the information should be readily available at the push of a button. “A detailed income statement listing our income and expenses would be a start. I want to know what and how much we’re paying for operations and I want to know who our customers are and what they’re paying.” Bondy said the centre is an election issue, “as it should be. People want to know why we’re losing so much money, how the consultant’s economic spinoff estimate was out by more than $2 million and what we’re going to do about it. I’m not going to stand there and tell them they don’t have the right to know because I as a councilor can’t even get the information.
“Personally, I think the centre is never going to pay its way, but that doesn’t mean we can’t either minimize the loss or, if we can’t get the loss down to an acceptable level, find some other use for part of the building,” he said. “But that won’t happen as long as we’re kept in the dark.” Chatham-Kent CAO Don Shropshire said legislation prevents him from commenting on specific FOI requests, but agreed to speak in general terms. “I am aware of councillors who have brought forth their concerns about records for the Bradley Centre and police services in open session,” he said. “I have no problem providing information on the Bradley Centre other than proprietary information which the Compass Group (the firm managing the centre) has shared with us. The Police Services Board is responsible for its budget process.”
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This year’s Chatham-Kent Firefest is shaping up to be the largest and most varied one yet, thanks to a broad base of volunteers, sponsors and community support. “This is the perfect example of how things should work in the community,” said co-chair Brent DeNure . “We have a great committee, partnership with local businesses,
sponsorships and support from the community.” The event has grown from 42 fire and emergency vehicles its first year to 65 last year and an estimated 75-80 this year, but the biggest addition will be FireFest Combat Challenge. Last year was already Canada’s biggest such event. Co-chair Keith Chinnery credited committee member Pat Weaver for his work in bringing the chal-
lenge to FireFest. “This is a huge coup for us. The challenge will bring in teams from across North America to compete in firefighting events.” Weaver said the Chatham competition is the last one before the North American championship in Phoenix. “This will be a tremendous event to watch,” he said . “There will be a five-storey tower erected in the Downtown Chatham Centre parking lot.”
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Friends and supporters of Firefest climbed aboard a 1950 Crosley Thursday in preparation for the Sept. 19-21 event.
Contestants complete five tasks, (dragging hoses, shooting water, climbing the tower, chopping and rescuing a 175 lb. lifesize dummy in both team and individual competitions Saturday and Sunday. To compliment that event, sponsored by TekSavvy and Union Gas , there will be a Kids’ Combat Challenge sponsored by WINMAR Property Restoration Specialists. JMHI insurance will have a kids’ fire hat giveaway. Weaver and Chinnery praised the DCC for allowing use of its parking lot for the challenge. “We couldn’t have done this without the support of Carson and Dan Warrener,” Weaver said. Carson Warrener said he was happy to be able to offer part of the mall parking lot for the challenge and the remainder of the lot for event parking. “Our doors are open to FireFest,” he said. “We have parking in the parking garage, we’re air-conditioned and we have washrooms on the second floor. We’re excited about the event.” Chinnery said the use
Detroit Fire Department and now a fire service advocate. Tickets are $20. Earlier in the day people will have an opportunity to “Drive A Chevy with Chevy” at Huelveman’s Chevrolet Buick GMC where Cheveldae will appear from noon to 2 p.m. Those attending will have a chance to win tickets to the Firehouse Chat. As a fundraiser, a oneof-a-kind Tim Cheveldae mask will be offered in a ticketed draw Friday through Sunday during FireFest Combat Challenge. Antique fire trucks and emergency response vehicles will be on display on King Street Saturday from 10a.m. to 4p.m.
and co-operation of the downtown core is unique to these types of festivals. “Most of the time the events are held in a park, away from the core area of the community they’re in,” he said. “Having it right downtown allows us to show off our community.” FireFest officially begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 with Firehouse Chat at the Capitol Theatre. The evening, sponsored by the St. Clair College Alumni Association, features actor Randolph Mantooth from the television show “Emergency,” retired NHL goalie and current fire fighter Tim Cheveldae and Brendan ‘Doogie’ Milewski, formerly of the
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palate, have received the VQA designation – Vintner’s Quality Alliance – which guarantees high quality of the wine and It’s a family affair at Early that the products used in the Acres Estate Winery, put towine are of Canadian origin. gether by a family blessed with In the case of Early Acres, the great patience. grapes come from their own The winery opened in 2012 on fields. Pioneer Line just east of Prince At a celebratory gathering Albert Road, and was named Sept. 4, Tony Hill, president of the chamber, thanked the Korpans for creating the winery and contributing to local employment and the economy. Mayor Randy Hope said it was great to see a family business, using Canadian product, earn accolades. Guaranteed solutions for stress, anxiety, and insomnia such “A winery takes time Stress-Relax products can help by reducing the Citrate 47 Magnesium and patience,” he said. • Relaxes muscles and calms nerves impact of stress, calming nerves, and providing • Mix with warm water for a great-tasting drink 60 chewable “But the outcome is cera good night’s sleep. •Available in Tropical Fruit and Berry flavours. tablets tainly worth it. You’ve 47 Need to relax? taken something from 60 chewable 100% Natural GABA tablets the roots of the ground • Fast acting relief for nervousness and acute stress and made if flourish.” • Promotes relaxation and rest Mike Korpan agreed 97 Achieve the 47 that there is no room for impossible dream 250g powder knee-jerk reactions in 90 vcaps Tranquil Sleep • Helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake refreshed the wine business. • Available in fast-acting, great tasting chewable tablets or “Patience ... you have easy-to-swallow enteric softgels no idea,” he said. By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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eventually the winery stemmed from their passion for wine. “We used to travel to Niagara every year,” she said. “We wondered if we could do this. One year, we put them (grape vines) in the ground. People drove by thinking we were growing trees.” It turns out, the soil is excellent for growing grapes, and their location is a bonus and a hazard. “We’re further inland,” Susan said, as most vineyards in Ontario are located near the shores of Lake Ontario or Lake Erie. “Our vines start to grow leaves and buds earlier, but a frost is always a worry.” She said there are no plans in the immediate future for expansion, just improving the existing operation for the moment. Mike said the harsh winter has been devastating on vineyards around Ontario. He anticipates about a 10% yield from their seven acres of grapes this year. Susan said many of other vineyards in southwestern Ontario won’t be taking any harvest this year. The tough year comes on the heels of a full crop in 2013, however. Unsure of what this winter will bring, the Korpans remain undaunted. They’ve got family, and patience, to help them through it.
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Poole to receive order of merit C-K’s chief of police in Ottawa this week to receive award from Governor General By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Chatham-Kent’s top cop was to be honoured this week in Ottawa with a medal from the Governor General. Police Chief Dennis Poole was slated to receive an Order of Merit of the Police Forces Sept. 9 at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in the capital. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was established 14 years ago to recognize the leadership and exceptional service or distinctive merit of staff of Canadian police services. The awards are handed out based on qualities of citizenship, service to the nation and to the policing community and humanity at large, according to the Governor General’s office. Pat Belanger, chair of the Chatham-Kent Police Services Board, said Poole is a very deserving recipient. “I think we have one of the best police chiefs in Ontario, or Canada for that matter,” she said. “What’s he’s done to further himself professionally is amazing. And he’s done an awful lot of volunteer work in the community.” The community work in-
cludes being a member of the Military Institute of Wi n d sor and the Essex & Dennis Poole K e n t Scottish Regiment, and a Knight of the Hospitaller Order of St. John. Poole is also a past member and past president of the board of directors of the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village, and a former member of the board of the Chatham-Kent Cultural Coalition. “He does such a long line of volunteer work. It’s a wonder he even gets home,” Belanger said. Professionally, Poole became a Chatham police officer in 1980, moved into criminal investigations five years later, and continued his rise through the ranks, becoming an inspector in 2000 and a deputy chief a year later, before taking on the chief’s duties in 2009. He also continued to further his education. Poole has a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s in public administration. He is also a certified level 3 municipal manager, and
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Is this how to operate a business? Dear Mayor Hope: Since you long ago added the term CEO to your official title, it’s in that capacity we’re writing to you today. As shareholders in Chatham-Kent (and local business owners) we’ve noted that two members of our board of directors (councillors Vercouteren and Bondy) have had to file Freedom of Information Act requests to learn financial details about the John D. Bradley Convention Centre and Chatham Kent Police Service. These board members were placed in their positions by shareholders to look after their interests, so it’s perplexing that they can’t get what they need to do their job. It would seem that if a board member asked staff for a simple financial accounting of the Bradley Centre (you know, who rents it, how much they pay, what the expenses are, etc.) the answer should be, “yes, sir,” not, “here are some links; you can look it up.” We know it’s embarrassing that the centre’s losses may total $1 million by the end of the year and that the consultant you hired was about $2.5 million off on the centre’s projected economic benefit, but that would seem to indicate the need to look at the figures, don’t you agree? If you have the numbers, perhaps sharing them would help generate ideas. If you don’t have them, why not? As for the police budget, we know you’re a big fan of the CKPS. We are too, for the most part. With about 60 members making more than $100,000, however, it’s a big cost. We know council can’t make changes to the budget but it would be nice if we could see the entire picture. Before you trot out the “we can’t do it, provincial legislation, etc. excuses” check out this link: www. sarniapolice.com/2014-approved-budget/. See, it doesn’t have to be a big secret. Sarnia even opens some budget sessions to the public.
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Pay attention to local politics SIR: The municipal election is less than two months away. The saying in political science is that “We get the government we deserve.” If we pay attention, define the issues that affect us, insist that candidates speak to those issues, and base our votes on those answers, we might get the government we want. In most areas of our lives, the municipal government has the most effect. Sure, if the federal
government takes us to war, or the provincial government cuts off funding, our lives are affected. But on a daily basis, we live in an environment that is a municipal creation. What do we want in that environment? Jobs: Economic development – We want to be able to pay our keep, realize our potential, support our families, and make our community prosperous.
People: Attract and retain – Growing population brings vibrancy to the community, raises property values, increases tax revenues enabling community improvement, and brings in new talents and capabilities. Health: Address chronic health issues – Chatham-Kent has very high incidence of heart disease, strokes, lung disease, and diabetes. We need to turn
that around. Environment: We have issues regarding air and water quality (air quality is among the worst in Canada, Lake Erie is in trouble again, and Lake St Clair suffers periodic toxic spills coming downriver), and of course tree cover. Let’s ask our municipal candidates what strategies they propose to deal with these issues, what it will cost, and how long it will take.
Sir: I want my taxes back. I am a founding member of the Tecumseh Park Neighbourhood Association. When we heard that the BikeFest was moving from there former location, several members and I discussed our concerns with all the Harleys coming to the park, and in the end decided we should give it a try. In the end, as far as I could see, there was no
problem with the bikers – quite a site to see all the shiny machines lined up along William St. Now why would I want my taxes back? When you own property, there is an understanding that you will be allowed the quiet enjoyment of your land. Well with the noise (some call it music) which began at 10:30 a.m. and continued to 11 p.m. almost non-stop, at
such a volume, even after all storm windows and inner windows were shut, it was as if they were in my living room. My living rooms windows were rattling badly, caused by the volume of the bass. I did go over to the park at 3 p.m. to ask the sound technician to “please turn it down.” He just shook his head – probably because he couldn’t hear me. I am
sure the noise could be heard in many parts of the city. Let’s work together. We have solved this issue in the past. Limit the volume, limit the time the amplified bands can play (suggesting 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.). Or just pay me my $2,500 of property taxes and I will go away on those days like half my neighbourhood did.
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The sixth annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event will be held Sept. 14 at the Downtown Chatham Centre. Board members and staff of the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre gathered with Mayor Randy Hope for a flag raising at the Civic Centre. Left to right are board chair Darlene Smith, vice chair Christie Dawson, program director Angela Corso, board member David Taylor, Mayor Randy Hope and Women’s Centre executive director Hal Bushey.
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The 3rd Annual Antique Car, Truck, Tractor and Bike Show was held Saturday, July 19th. Thank you to all the participants for making our show a success.
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A special thank you to Don Sparky Leonard and Victory Ford Lincoln for the Ford Ride & Drive Sponsorship contribution to Ecole Ste. Philippe in Grande Pointe and the MBAA. The money raised will go towards updating computers for the school as well as many improvements planned in Mitchell’s Bay for our residents and guests. Also a special thank you to our commentator, J.P. Marchand who did an outstanding job through out the day, promoting our sponsors, and the activities during the show. TO OUR VENDORS: Thank you for your participation and we hope to see you again in 2015. Thanks to The YMCA Project Guatemala Students and Craig Shreve for your hard work and time spent helping with the car show. The success of any event comes from the generosity and hard work of the volunteers. Thanks to all of you for your time and support. We look forward to seeing everyone at next years 4th Annual Mitchell’s Bay Antique Car Show on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Please visit us at www.mitchellsbay.org for more information on upcoming activities.
More transparency Continued from page 6
And since as a board member you know what’s in the budget and the other mayoral candidates don’t, doesn’t it just seem fair to have a level playing field? Why don’t you embrace all this as part of that open and transparent thing politicians trot out when they want us to renew their contracts every four years? If we do renew your contract, you’ll have about $1 million as mayor. A million-dollar mayor, wow. And who says we aren’t making progress? Good for you. Whether it’s good for us is still to be determined.
Be informed and vote Continued from page 6
Candidates in all wards should have valid answers to these questions, as they apply equally in urban and rural wards. Women comprise more than 50% of our population, but only three out of 18 councillors are female. Are the interests of women adequately represented? Chatham-Kent wants to attract and keep young people here, but council is dominated by older people. Can they adequately take into account what quality of life will appeal to the younger set? Of course being a woman and/or young aren’t qualifications in and
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Event raises awareness and funds
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“In addition to those draw prizes which any walker can win, we also have prizes for the top three individual, large team and small team fundraisers. Without support and aid of the community, it would be impossible
for us to do the job which needs to be done,” she said. “Saying thank you is the least we can do.” The sixth annual event is the major fundraiser for the centre which last year received 951 crisis calls and served 1,500 women, nearly 700 children and six
men dealing with domestic violence. Desiree Swance, event co-ordinator, said the event will begin at the Downtown Chatham Centre at 12:30 p.m. and is open to any member of the community. There will be entertain-
ment and a photo booth for those who want to commemorate their participation. The event has participants walk a short distance in red high-heeled shoes as a way of showing solidarity with those victimized by domestic vio-
lence. Women’s Centre executive director Hal Bushey said the event has raised more than $100,000 and is a key part of the centre’s financial operation. “We must raise $105,000 this year in order to make up for the shortfall in
government funding,” he said. “We haven’t had an increase in a number of years.” For more information or to register, contact Swance at 519-351-9144 ext. 222, email her at desireesw@ ckwe.org or visit the centre website.
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McLarty wants more info from administration By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Local businessman Ian McLarty said he’s back in the mayoral fight because nothing has changed since he ran unsuccessfully four years ago. “Just the mere fact that nothing was done the last time,” he said of his second kick at the political can. McLarty has a beef with municipal administration. He doesn’t think the people writing the reports to council are providing the elected officials with enough details. “Administration has at times refused to give
council all the informaHe alleges some decition that is necessary,” he sions have been made, said. “Information is be- such as with the John D. ing hand-fed to council, Bradley Convention Cenand that’s influencing the tre, that were done withvote.” out council M c L a r t y “Administration has at having evthinks the times refused to give ery scrap reports to of pertinent council must council all the informa- information be more con- tion that is necessary. in its hands. cise, yet con- Information is being “They’ve tain all the hand-fed to council, gone ahead facts. with big and that’s influencing “Get rid of ticket items all the fluff. the vote.” knowing Keep our - Ian McLarty not all the reports techinformation nical, short and sweet,” he is out there for council to said. “Give us all the facts make an informed decithat are available and let sion,” he said. “At some us make an informed de- point in time, you have to cision.” have someone come in and
say, ‘Enough is enough.’” McLarty said the municipality must also be more transparent in its operations, accusing the Civic Centre of hiding behind privacy regulations too often. He’d also like to see council shrink, suggesting 17 drop to 10, with each councillor representing one of 10 wards. “Look at what they are getting paid for the amount of hours they are putting into it. That’s a pretty good wage.” McLarty believes every community in Chatham-Kent has its strengths, and these should be showcased.
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great many fronts.” Brent wants to see a shift towards zero-based Steve Brent just wants to budgeting, but realizes with the large-scale infrahelp his community. That’s why he decided structure the municipality to wade into the mayoral must maintain, it won’t be easy. fray. “Council could get Brent said he has a deep love of the municipality things done fighting for and thought it was time the right reasons – tax savings, chasing the right into take action. “I’ve been supportive vestments, paying down of Randy,” he said of in- the debt and looking at cumbent Mayor Randy capital assets,” he said. “I believe with Hope. “I’ve the countried to be “I’ve tried to be supsupportive portive and offer direc- cillors I’ve talked to, and offer we would direction as tion as much as I can. have a great much as I But the darned taxes voice.” can. But the just keep going up. darned tax- They (councillors) have Brent said es just keep been making less-than- family and friends going up. have long They (coun- stellar decisions on a encouraged cillors) have great many fronts.” him to seek been mak- - Steve Brent public ofing lessthan-stellar decisions on a fice. By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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“The municipality is in such a shape that it needs drastic change. I also believe that Chatham-Kent is ready for that change,” he said. The financial advisor said red tape stands between the municipality and prosperity. He said new businesses wanting to come here and expan-
sions to existing businesses get tied up in it. “People have come to me and said they need help. They’re trying to expand, but it’s too expensive,” he said. “And then there are places where the municipality is actually competing with local businesses, such as the case with the Bradley Convention Centre. I don’t understand it. That’s not right.” He said councillors must examine how the municipality operates more closely, and improved that process. “It’s all about keeping people employed,” he said of helping the private sector. “And I think the taxpayers deserve a better-managed community.” Brent does like how the municipality has expanded voting options, including electronic voting, call-
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Monday, September 15, 2014 • Chatham OEYC presents: Babes and Books. A reading program for parents and babies (0-9 months). Eden Villa, 190 Stanley Ave., 1:30-2:30pm. Register at 519-358-1451 x0.
• Come join an energetic group of seniors who love to play euchre. New to the area; this would be a great way to meet people at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. Starts at 1:00pm. Reasonable entry fee.
• The Blenheim-Harwich Horticultural Society September meeting. Learn from our mistakes in the Garden that is! Special guest speaker Sherry Godfrey. Start at 7:30pm at Trinity Anglican Church lower meeting room, 59 Ellen St., Blenheim. For more info call 519-676-4541 or 519-354-8320.
Friday, September 12, 2014 • Chatham Value Village Donation Drive. Donate 8 full garbage bags to be entered into a chance to win a $150 shopping spree. Smaller donations are appreciated and will have their own prizes. Stop by September 12,13,14 to support our donation drive which will directly benefit The Canadian Diabetes Association and other local non-profit organizations. • Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Choice of Lasagna, roast beef or fish and chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone Welcome. • Fun Darts League . . . open to anyone interested in playing darts. Branch 28 Legion Clubroom, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 7:00pm. Reasonable entry fee, all levels of skill welcome. • Fish Fry Dinner in support of the Chatham-Kent Hospice at Holy Trinity Church. Tickets in advance only for 3 seatings - 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30pm and are $20 each. Chicken Finger dinner also available and kids under 12 eat free. Take outs available. For info please call 519-354-1072 Tues.-Thurs. from 8:30am-1:00pm. • The Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society present WE LOVE CEMETERIES! Learn about the C-K Cemetery Project, their website and even about cemetery “dowsing” Held at St. Andrew’s Residence, 99 Park St., Chatham. Everyone is welcome. Please visit us at: www.ogs.on.ca/kent. Saturday, September 13, 2014 • Kent Cloverleaf Conservation Club SWAP Meet. 9092 English Line, Chatham. 9:00am1;00pm. Free Admission. For information call the club at 519-352-7451 or Karen/Don 519-351-6780. • 11th Annual Community Street Dance presents: Video Dance Party! 7:00pm-11:00pm, main street Dresden. All ages event! Fun for the entire family. Free admission. Sponsored by: Dresden Sidestreets Youth Centre • Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30pm to 6:00pm followed by a dance from 7:00pm to 11:00pm with entertainment to be announced. • St. Andrew’s Terrace Life Lease Building Open House. Come and tour Chatham-Kent’s only Life Lease Building! We currently have 3 units for sale. 95 Park St. 10:00am-12noon. Everyone Welcome. • Shop Local Chatham Kent Fall Sale. Craft and vendor sale. 9:00am-3:00pm. First 100 people get a FREE swag bag! Held at the Wish Centre, 177 King St. East. Sunday, September 14, 2014 • Four Course Afternoon Tea at the Kent Club, 287 King St. W., Chatham. Two sittings – 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. hosted by the Veterans’ Tribute Garden Association. Tickets are $20 each, advance only. Call 519-3516969 for tickets and information or e-mail lachancej@hotmail.com. • 26th Annual AIDS Walk for Life at Mud Creek Park in Chatham. Registration at 12:00pm. Walk starts at 1:00pm. Prizes and BBQ to follow. Volunteers NEEDED! For info contact Karyn O’Neil at 519-352-2121. • Benishek Tall Grass Prairie & Wetland Meet followed by a BBQ . 1:30pm-5:00pm at 14974 Teetzel Line, Muirkirk. Join us in kicking off our next program touring tall grass habitats mixed with beautiful wildflowers and a Carolina Forest. www.sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca.
• The Chatham Men’s Christian Choir is looking for gentlemen who like to sing to join them at 7:30pm at First Reformed Church (corner of Lacroix and Indian Creek). Contact Bill Maynard 519-354-8010. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 • Wallaceburg OEYC presents: Healthy School Lunches. Tips on keeping your kids fueled for school. 10:30am-12:00pm. Register at 519-358-1451 x0. 150 University Ave. • Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town starring Jill Hennessy and Donald Logue will be shown at 2:00pm at the Chatham branch of the CKPL, 120 Queen St., Chatham. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 • Muffin Party and Bake Sale at Fletcher United Church, 22544 Merlin Rd., 9:30am11:30am. All are welcome! • Patricia M. Productions presents Fashions from Chatham-Kent Fall Fashion Tours. “Working with our Community” supporting Outreach for Hunger. Dinner and Fashion Show at 6:00pm at Links of Kent. 120 Indian Creek Rd. W., 519-351-3672. • Newcomers and Immigrants: Firefighters from the CK Fire Department will come to talk about Fire Safety. 10:00am-11:00am at Adult Language and Learning. 48 5th St. For more information call 519-354-7424. • Open Darts. Join us at 7:00pm at Branch 28 Legion in the clubroom. Very reasonable entry fee. General public welcome. Thursday, September 18, 2014 • Shuffleboard, pool and darts at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William and Colborne St., Chatham, starting at 6:30pm. Everyone Welcome. • Families are invited to join us for a Pirate Party at CKPL, Chatham Branch, in the children’s room. Ages 4-7 meet at 6:00pm. Ages 8+ meet at 7:00pm. Registration is not required, but costumes are welcome! Please call 519-354-2940 ext.247 for more info. • Come join an energetic group of seniors who love to play euchre. New to the area; this would be a great way to meet people at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. Starts at 1:00pm. Reasonable entry fee. Friday, September 19, 2014 • Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 5:30pm 7:30pm. Choice of Liver & onions, roast beef or fish and chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone Welcome. • Fun Darts League . . . open to anyone interested in playing darts. Branch 28 Legion Clubroom, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 7:00pm. Reasonable entry fee, all levels of skill welcome. CHAP Volunteer DRIVERS Needed for Chatham-Kent. CHAP helps Seniors live independently at home! Drive seniors to appointments, groceries, banking, etc. in Chatham-Kent. Contact Marjorie for further info CHAP 519-354-6221 ext. 241.
jobs were poised to come to Chatham-Kent. He said then the provincial election, which was only a couple of weeks Randy Hope wants four more away at the time, was delayyears at the helm of the Municiing announcements. The same pality of Chatham-Kent. government was re-elected to He filed his nomination papers Queen’s Park, but we have yet Sept. 2 to seek a third term as to see any of the hinted at anmayor, something he said he’d nouncements. do months, and years, ago. “I made a comment during the Hope said his plan in 2006 mayor’s address about 700 jobs. when he was first elected was I’m hoping a number of these three terms. will come to fruition,” he said “In 2006 I made the comment of the potential investments. of a 12-year plan. This would “I’m hoping we can announce be my third term in order to soon. If not, then I guess it will accomplish the change – stabiRandy Hope be after the election. It’s in the lization of the cost of taxation hands of the corporations.” and increase investments and “In 2006 I made the Hope would like to take the diversify,” Hope said. pressure off the residential tax His vision, he said, did not comment of a 12-year include the nosedive the stock plan. This would be my base. He said it’s not a matter of shifting the load onto the market took late last decade or third term in order to industrial and commercial the steep decline in the autoaccomplish the change sectors, but rather bringing in motive industry. new development. “We are not as far along as I’d – stabilization of the But he said that doesn’t haphave liked, but it’s rolling bet- cost of taxation and pen overnight. ter now,” Hope said. increase investments “Everything with going overHe said progress is evident and diversify.” seas when dealing with forthrough Standard & Poor’s - Randy Hope eign investment takes time. giving the municipality an It’s build on trust and educaA-plus credit rating, as debt retion,” he said. duction has been a major part of it. But diversifying the tax base isn’t just In late May, Hope told a gathering of local business leaders as many as 700 new about foreign investment, he added. Domestic investment and even local investment is important. Business retention can’t be understated, Hope said. Hope said the Chatham-Kent economy cannot rely on one secPremium Stretch tor of industry. That burned the municipality when the automotive sector stumbled badly in the 2000s. “We have to diversify. That way you make sure when market conditions aren’t stable in one area, your community doesn’t suffer,” he said. Everything you’re looking He said the municipality is seeing for in a scrub set . . growth in agriculture, automotive and other sectors. • Fashion As for his plans for 2014-18 should • Stretch he be re-elected, Hope said little has changed. • Fit & Comfort “I’m on the same path I’ve been going. My election technically began back in 2006,” he said, reiterating his three-term plan. “I’m not coming up with new ideas; I’m following my path.” Looking for Lab Jackets? NOW IN STOCK By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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Sports All eyes on Konecny
By Ian Kennedy cksn.ca
When your resume refers to you as the reigning OHL rookie of the year, and the captain of Team Canada’s U18 gold medal winning team, a new hockey season will come with expectations. Throw into the mix it’s your NHL draft year, and those expectations will go sky high. Welcome to Travis Konecny’s world. Konecny, a Chatham-Kent Cyclones alumni from Clachan, Ont., was the Ottawa 67s leading scorer last season after being selected first overall by the team; now, Konecny is hoping to become a first round NHL pick after this season. “For me that would be a goal to be drafted,” said Konecny, although the budding superstar isn’t looking too far into the future. “Personally, I just want to take things one step at a time – training camp, early season, and build toward playoffs. I’m just going to play the way I can and let things fall into place for the draft.” Konecny scored 26
goals and 70 points as a 16-year-old rookie last season, and turned even more heads this summer, captaining Canada to a gold medal at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. “It’s what every kid dreams to play for Canada; to be able to put on the maple leaf is very special,” said Konecny about playing for Canada at one of the most scouted tournaments in the world. “To be honoured to wear the ‘C’ is something I’ll never forget. It’s pretty special, and has a lot of meaning to play and have the pride to compete for Team Canada and win gold.” Despite the accolades Konecny has garnered this year, he’s slated as a mid-first round prospect for next spring’s NHL draft, in part because of the hype surrounding Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, the top two eligible prospects. With expectations high, Konecny sees the 20142015 season not as a pressure filled situation, but rather, a chance to step up and prove his supporters right. “I don’t think of it as
pressure, I just like to think of every season as another, and take it one game at a time, and improve,” said Konecny. “I like to focus on each step, and doing what I can for my team, and the draft will work out when the time comes.” So what can a projected first round NHL draft pick, captain of Team Canada, and rookie of the year improve upon? “Personally I’d like to become more of an all around player, focus on taking care of my own zone before I turn on my offensive mindset,” said the skilled forward, who was also the Alliance Hockey Player of the Year, and captain of Canada’s U17 team before lighting up the OHL this season. “I think as a player on the ice, I have good vision and a good shot. For things to work on, I’m still working to improve my defensive zone coverage. I’ve improved a lot, but in some areas I can continue getting stronger.” Although he’s still one of the younger players in the league, Konecny showed he has what it takes to be a leader while
captaining Canada. Now, he hopes to bring those qualities back to the Ottawa 67s to help his team develop while he showcases his own skills to the world. “I love to compete, I love being a leader. I know I’m young, but I can be a leader by making sure I go in there and work hard for the team, and compete every game.” In Konecny’s eyes however, it’s not just competing. As he becomes one of the OHL’s top players, he wants his 67s to be one of the OHL’s top teams. “I want to make sure the team does well, and have a nice playoff push,” said Konecny. “Last year we were a developing team, but this year we strive to climb into the league’s top teams and be a team to beat.”
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