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The next six months are about to get very interesting for Adam and Kathy Vandermey as they prepare to step off the Capitalistic path and blaze their own trail. The Blenheim business professionals are abandoning the traditional quest chasing material goods to pursue their own dreams; exchanging suits for sandals. On Nov. 24, the two 39 year olds will fly to Nicaragua to live for the next six months to see if they want to make a permanent change of address. “We’re just simplifying life in general,” Kathy said. The couple, which has been a part of Blenheim for the past dozen years, will go from Canadian business professionals with a house on Lake Erie and nice cars to visitors in a foreign country who will rely on bicycles and a motorcycle to get around. Kathy, a marketing consultant, said she would
retain her clients and continue to service them remotely, something she’s been doing for years. “I can do it from anywhere. I already work remotely with most of my clients,” she said. Adam sold his stake in the Blenheim SunLife office back to SunLife, which in turn sold the bulk of it to Adam’s former business partner Matt Foulis. As of Oct. 3, Vandermey was done working. SunLife will pay him out over the next decade. Adam said he hasn’t picked what he’ll do during the next stage of his life, but is kicking around a number of ideas. “I can’t say ‘retired’ because I will have to work. I certainly don’t have to do 60 hours a week anymore. I’m going to do some writing. I’ve kicked around the idea of becoming a public speaker. Consulting is probably in my future,” he said. “Right now, the world is kind of my oyster. I might throw bottles around on the beach – bartending.” Continued on page 2
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“Over the summer, we had a couple of yard sales and probably sold a third of our belongings,” he said. “We’ve lived the past few months without them and haven’t missed them. It throws consumerism back on us.” Preparing to make the move hasn’t been easy, however. “The logistics are massive. How do you shut down a Canadian life for six months – we’ve had to worry about everything from how to get our taxes done, who is taking our cats, where are we putting the furniture we still own, to what to do with a cellphone plan,” Adam said. As they continue to lighten their materialistic load, they inch closer to stepping onto that plane Nov. 24. And the two think they are ready to live in Central America, live cheaper, and just enjoy life’s simplicities. “It’s a six-month adventure. We’re November 21 November 22 kicking the tires at the idea of beALL YOU CAN EAT melt in coming ex-pats,” Adam said. “If we your mouth come back and decide it’s not what we want, we can buy another house prime rib $ and remain here. Or we can come Served with $ back and look at the finances and Mashed and vegetable You must reserve now! decide what the next destination is.” Still, they say they will miss ChaNovember 28 November 23 tham-Kent. JOIN US FOR OUR HOMEMADE “The best decision I ever made was ANNUAL MOVEMBER CANTONESE moving the business to Blenheim,” SHAVE OFF! Adam said, who started out in LonCHICKEN Starts at 1pm! All don, moved to Windsor and then set proceeds going to the up shop in the South Kent commu$ CK Hospice nity 12 years ago. “I love Blenheim.” The couple admits making such a December 6 large life change is not for everyone. “We’re in a unique life position. Food and Beer Pairing We married young (17 years ago), with Bayside Brewery we don’t have children, and we 4 course meal and beer sampling both built very successful careers,” Tickets $30 Get your Adam said. “The culmination of all Makes a Great Christmas Party! tickets now! that is what made it possible.” Gift Certificates from the The Vandermeys chose Nicaragua Central Tavern Make The as a starting point for the next stage Perfect Christmas Gifts! of their lives due to “comfort lev519-351-5662 el and cost of living,” Kathy said. 24121 Winterline Rd., They’ve been there several times Pain Court and love it.
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Christmas House Tour set for Nov. 22 By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Visions of sugarplums may not be dancing in their heads, but the minds of organizers of the 10th annual IODE Christmas House Tour are likely in Christmas overdrive these days. The tour takes place Nov. 22, and members of the Garnet Brackin IODE anticipate 600plus people sneaking peeks into the homes on the tour. All houses are done up to the max in Christmas themes on their main floors, and around their front entranceways. Wendy Trahan is responsible for all the glitter, swag and fun at one of the homes
on the tour. Trahan works at the Glass House Nursery, one of the sponsors of the tour. “I’m a landscape designer during the season,” she said. “Then we jump into Christmas. It’s a fun change; totally different. “I’ve done eight houses for the IODE over the years.” Setting up the houses involves putting up several Christmas trees, decorating mantles, adding garland hither and yon, putting Christmas place settings on the dining room table, as well as decorating around the front entrance. Marianne Johnstone of the IODE, said the work of the likes of Trahan, as well as the support from sponsors, is
greatly appreciated. The funds raised from this event go towards a number of IODE projects, Johnstone said. “We like to keep the money local.” That includes providing bursaries to high school students, sending kids to camp and promoting education for children. In regards to the homes on the tour, Johnstone said people contact the IODE to offer up their homes for use. Quite often, the tour showcases homes of various sizes and age, which works well. “Some people like the ones that are like their homes,” she said. “They get ideas that way.”
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The Glass House Nursery’s Wendy Trahan and Marianne Johnstone of the IODE are full of the Christmas spirit these days. The Captain Garnet Brackin chapter of the IODE is gearing up for its 10th annual Christmas House Tour, while Trahan is the creative mind behind the decorating of one of the houses on this year’s tour.
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A tale of two towns The battle over the fate of the obstetrics department at Leamington District Memorial Hospital is eerily reminiscent of the ongoing fight to save services at Wallaceburg’s Sydenham District Hospital. Hundreds of local citizens outraged that there isn’t any money to keep obstetrics open met to express their anger, just as their counterparts in Wallaceburg have done many times. Thousands more signed petitions opposing the closure, just as citizens here have done. All that’s missing are the parades and public demonstrations held by the Save Our Sydenham group over the years. Leamington’s hospital board voted to close the department to cope with a $2 million cut in funding by the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) – the group that distributes provincial health-care dollars. Similarly, funding pressure on the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has been blamed for its ongoing series of service reductions in Wallaceburg. Objections of a drive to Windsor for health care echo those of Wallaceburg residents increasingly forced to drive to Chatham or Sarnia for a variety of issues. Even the rationale behind the closure (a consultant’s report that contains information many residents don’t believe) is similar. It wasn’t that long ago the LHIN was touting the Hay report on rural hospitals in the area, a document so repugnant that even Bluewater Health in Sarnia distanced itself from it. Leamington protestors were promised that an “expert panel” would examine their concerns. One would have thought that the consultants might have done that already. We have a sneaking suspicion the “expert panel” is nothing more than an attempt to buy time while the LHIN figures out its next move. Despite the billions wasted in eHealth and the Ornge Ambulance debacles, the province still contends there isn’t enough money to provide the level of health care Ontarians expect. Even though Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls has become involved, the road ahead won’t be a smooth one.
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Time to tackle the turbines Sir: Thankfully the election campaign is over and the people have spoken at the ballot box. We have many competent, seasoned councillors re-elected, a bevy of exciting newcomers, a couple of councillors well past their “best-before date” re-elected, and a mayor that almost 72% of voters wanted replaced. For our new municipal leadership, I have some suggestions. Think of them as a sort of cross between laws of physics and common sense. • When Transport Canada says that eight turbines in the vicinity of the Chatham Municipal Airport
are unsafe, they are unsafe. Period. • Insisting that unsafe turbines are safe does not make them safe. • Arguing with Transport Canada in the media, while it might garner votes, does not make unsafe turbines safe. • Tax revenue from turbines does not make unsafe turbines safe. • Having one of the larger manufacturers of wind turbines sprinkle $11 million around the municipality in the form of various grants, does not make unsafe turbines safe. • Finally, please do not
make any absurd comparisons between Chatham Municipal Airport and Toronto Island Airport. Toronto Island has a group of people called “approach control” who monitor incoming aircraft on radar and verbally guide pilots in for a safe landing. In addition, Toronto Island has systems that provide a real-time indication to pilots whether or not they are on a correct heading for the assigned runway and whether their glide path is correct to bring them to land at the runway threshold. Chatham Municipal Air-
port has none of this. As for the CN Tower, it is probably the most illuminated structure in Canada. By comparison, the unsafe wind turbines have a single red warning light on the top of the tower, but the individual blades cut an arc about 30 metres above the warning light. I look forward to seeing a productive council co-operating with Transport Canada to make our airport safe for our local pilots as well as visitors or pilots in trouble seeking a safe landing site in the dark. H. David Goldsmith Chatham
C-K doesn’t support local business Sir: It is really sad how people who live in Chatham love to encourage locals to open businesses because, “It is great to have locally owned places to eat and shop,” but then never go there to support them. When big corporations or franchises open new stores or move to new location, it is big news. Newspapers, TV and radio are all right there to do reports on this big news for free, but whenever a small local business
opens or moves, you never see any of this kind of courtesy for them. If they want advertising they have to pay for it and pay big bucks for it. I find it very interesting that you can drive by a fast food location or a coffee shop and see high profile community members there at any given time. For example, the mayor, council members, police, fire or ambulance persons. Drive by a small local tea or coffee shop and
you would be hardpressed to find anyone in there because they are not big enough, well-known enough, supported enough or, and this one just kills me, are not a franchise. How many of you right now have big-name coffee or teacups in your garbage or cup holders instead of small, locally owned cups and take out containers? The whole point of shopping local is to support your community and the
people who live there. By shopping at these smaller local businesses you are dealing directly with the owners and have a much better sense of what you are eating, drinking or buying in general. Come on, Chatham-Kent, put your money where your mouth is and start supporting local businesses. They are the ones who truly believe in our community. Estelle Demers Chatham
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The King of leatherworking Retirement lets Chatham man focus on his life-long passion
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Show Marty King what you might think is a nice leather belt, and he may very well take a quick look at it and tell you it’s
full of cardboard. More than four decades working with leather has given him a pretty good eye, and feel for such things. King, now 73, learned at a young age he was a nat-
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Marty King, owner of Longhorn Leather on Dolsen Road in Chatham, works on a belt in his shop. King’s been doing leatherwork for more than 40 years, but opened his shop when he retired from truck driving 16 years ago.
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ural for leatherworking. “I took a course at the community centre. I did very well with it,” he said. “The teacher inspected my work and said, ‘What can you teach me?’ I was honoured.” He said he worked in leather ever since, but much of that as a side job until he retired from truck driving 14 years ago. He opened Longhorn Leather shortly before retiring and dove headfirst into his labour of love. “I started Longhorn Leather 16 years ago for the tack work,” he said of working with horse harnesses and saddles. “But I do everything but tailoring and shoes.” If someone comes to him inquiring about leather pants, for example, King points them south to Duke’s Harley Davidson. But if a person stops by with a ripped leather jacket, he’ll help them out. “I can do invisible mends in leather coats,” he said proudly. King also makes belts, wallets, purses and even gun holsters. He once made a set of holsters for Canadian country legend Tommy Hunter. If it’s mass production you want, King’s not
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necessarily your man. He believes in quality, using all English harness leather. “Junk just doesn’t last long.” His belts come with a 20year warranty unlike the ones with cardboard in them. Despite his attention to detail, King has tackled some larger projects. “I got a call several years ago from a woman at a Colorado ski resort. She wanted gifts for guests at the resort. She was looking for 500 belts, and I had a one-month time frame,” he said. “I had it done a week ahead of time.” It would have been an impossible task during King’s early days of leatherworking. He once did everything by hand. But he has since added a number of machines to the process. A splitting machine, for example, can cut a large piece of leather into strips for belts. He is especially proud
of a hand-crank stitching machine that is 120 years old. It can punch through leather three quarters of an inch thick, and King uses it for saddle repair work, among other things. King says while he works on saddles, he doesn’t make them. It’s just not financially feasible for customers. “To build a saddle, I’d have to bill $5,000. You can get a saddle much cheaper than that.” But King knows his way around horse gear. He said a woman once came by with a box of broken
tackle. He asked her when she wanted it repaired by, but she was just going to donate it to him for parts. He instead fixed it all, and word quickly spread in equine circles of King’s abilities. In fact, he’s perhaps better known outside of Chatham-Kent than within it, despite doing all the tack work for TJ Stables. “I had a customer in Venezuela who wanted a set of reins made,” he said. “I sent him a set and a week later he called and asked for another dozen. He said, ‘All my boys like them.’”
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Chatham-Kent is higher than average at 5.1 % (compared to the province at 4.2%), resulting in a higher number of trips to the emergency room to manage symptoms. Whiting said the Breathe Well program follows patients from hospital to home. The goal is to prevent re-admissions and give patients the tools and knowledge they need to have the best possible quality of life while living with chronic lung diseases. “The program is all about self-management and action planning, and making sure the patient is engaged in their care with the practitioner,” Whiting said. “Folks come in very scared and they leave the program with confidence.”
Jim King of Wallaceburg is an example of how the program has helped a patient move from scared and unsure to confident in his ability to self-manage his symptoms through exercise and knowledge. “Until this (Breathe Well) program, nothing was meshed,” King said. “You need information and knowledge; you need to know when to exercise, how to exercise, nutrition advice and even legal advice.” Anyone interested in the program can speak directly to their health care provider for a referral to Breathe Well or call the CCAC intake directly at 519310-CCAC (2222). To read the full story, please visit www.chathamvoice.com.
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Patients living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in Chatham-Kent are fortunate to have the new Breathe Well program available to help people manage and live with the symptoms of chronic lung disease. Graduates Brenda Anderson of Chatham, left, and Jim King, right, of Wallaceburg show the exercise techniques taught to them by Thamesview Family Health Team respiratory therapist Rebecca Whiting.
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Root causes of addictions examined
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
More than 300 healthcare professionals heard Friday how strengthening families can help battle addictions before they happen. The participants, who came from as far away as Mississauga, took part in the fourth annual Chatham-Kent Addictions Awareness Conference, held at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre. Guest speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, making his second trip to the podium over
the years, addressed the gathering. He believes negative – or the lack of sufficient positive – childhood experiences can ultimately lead to future development disorders. Those could include Attendion Deficit Disorder, Opositional Defiant Disorder, or other mental health issues. Maté told the gathering to help a child, one has to help the parent. “If you want to help the child, you have to help the parents. A child depends on the parent to regulate emotions. You help the
child by helping to take stressors away from the parents,” he said. Kristen Williams with the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres (CKCHC), said Maté’s speech was engaging. “He’s a great speaker. Last time we had him, people came up and said for us to bring him back.” Mike Hannon of the
Westover Treatment Centre said Maté illustrates how society tends to treat the wrong end of addiction. “Dr. Maté is saying that a supportive family can help prevent future addiction,” he said. Williams said the goal is to shift that focus. Help the family and you essentially pre-treat a possible
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Upwards of 700 people gathered in the warm weather Tuesday to honour our veterans at the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Chatham cenotaph. Ed Broad, master of ceremonies, said it’s the third year Branch 628 Legion has overseen the outdoor event, and it continues to grow. “There’s so much more meaning holding it here,” he said in the shadow of the cenotaph. Broad appreciates how the public has warmed to the concept as well. “We couldn’t ask for anything more,” he said of the support from the community. “It was a great turnout.” Sgt. At Arms for the ceremony, Bill Horton, described the participation as “beautiful.” Twenty-year Legion member Pauline Horton – Bill’s sister – said the day
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Hundreds of citizens joined members of the Essex and Kent Regiment, Air Cadets, veterans and Royal Canadian Legion personnel at the Chatham cenotaph Nov. 11.
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For Broad, the Nov. 11 ceremonies are a way of saying thanks to Canada’s veterans. “I grew up knowing it was a day where we remember our vets who gave us the life we have today,” he said. There was subtle increased police presence at the Chatham ceremony, as well as other Remembrance Day events around the municipality. This comes in the wake of the killing of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo last month at the War Memorial in Ottawa. In Chatham, tactical officers armed with assault rifles were on the roof of the Downtown Chatham Centre, and several more were scattered around the cenotaph, as well as at the walking bridge to Tecumseh Park. Insp. Jeff Littlewood of the Chatham-Kent Police Service said police weren’t at every event in Chatham-Kent, but rather “definitely where the military was present. They
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The Dresden Remembrance Day ceremony was marred by a series of people fainting. According to one witness, Patricia Lunnon-Fox, the day began like any other Remembrance Day, with the students walking to the cenotaph from Lambton-Kent Composite School. But then things went sideways. “It was really odd. All I saw was this kid lean and then all of a sudden he fell right on his face. It was scary,” she said. “We ran over and then I ran to grab towels and a cold wash cloth from a nearby restaurant.”
“He was bleeding. Police and firefighters rolled him over and kept him comfortable.” Lunnon-Fox said the boy has a gash on his chin and his nose was bleeding, but he appeared coherent. But the fainting didn’t stop there. “The next thing you know, two more go down,” she said. “And then two more.” Scott McKelvie, principal of the school, confirmed a dozen students were impacted. “The ceremony was well underway and we noticed a student was helped to the ground by another. Then another student fell. It just sort of dominoed from there,” he
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 • Seniors Euchre League in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 1:00pm. Reasonable entry fee. All levels of experience welcome. •Stay healthy this flu season. 2014 Seasonal Flu Clinic at Lambton-Kent Memorial Hall, Dresden Arena, 1212 North St., Dresden from 1:00pm-7:00pm. • Come Celebrate Chatham Cultural Centres 50 years! Open House from 1:00-8:30pm. 75 William St. N., Chatham 519354-8338. Fun, free, family event! Want to pay it forward? Bring a canned good or small donation for your local food bank. Friday, November 21, 2014 • Fun darts in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 7:00pm. Open to the public,nice relaxed atmosphere with a very reasonable entry fee. • Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Choice of roast pork, roast beef or fish & chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone welcome. • Engineering PA Day Camp at CKSS, 285 McNaughton Ave. E., Chatham from 9:00am-3:30pm. Camp will introduce students ages 8-10 to engineering and get them to work in teams of 4 to use their new knowledge to build a solution to a problem. (such as building cars, bridges, etc.) Attendees will receive snacks, lunch and a t-shirt as part of the $10 entry fee. 8:30am-4:30pm. Registration is limited, so sign up soon! 519-355-0147. • Join us for a free P.A. Day held from 8:30am-3:30pm with Mad Science in the AM and a Christmas theme in the PM. This program is for ages 4-12. Early registration advisable as space is limited to 30. First Reformed Church, 632 Lacroix St., Chatham. 519-354-8257 or email 1strefrm@ciaccess.com. Saturday, November 22, 2014 • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s - Kylee Fisher and Friends in Convert. 7:00pm at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham. Offering (suggested $10 per adult) Come and enjoy. Doors open at 6:30pm. • “Evening of Entertainments” at Club Lentinas featuring award winning singing impressionist Mat Gauthier. Dinner at 6:00pm, show, live auction, door prizes, mystery gifts, dancing to DJ Cry Templeman. $60 ($30 tax receipt). Tickets 519-351-4030, 519-676-0207. Event proceeds benefit Blenheim Youth Centre. • The 3rd Annual Soiree for Strays being held at the Retro Suites Derby Banquet Hall from 8:00pm-1:00am. Features a silent auction, dancing, appetizers, cash bar and an iPad Mini door prize. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at the C-K Veterinary Hospital, Blenheim Veterinary Hospital, Chatham South Animal Hospital, South Ridge Veterinary Clinic, Wallaceburg Animal Hospital, or OSPCA Kent Branch. (Must be 19 or older to attend)
• Say No against Violence towards women. Rally on the 3rd St. Bridge from 12:15pm-12:45pm. Wear orange. Signs and wristbands will be provided by the Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent. For more info visit zontasaysno.com • Euchre Tournament at Branch 28 Legion in the clubroom starting at 6:30pm. General Public Welcome. All levels of experience welcome to join. • Shuffleboard, pool and darts at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham starting at 6:30pm. • Movies at your Library. As Dreams Do starring Travis Tritt, Olan Rogers and Ryan Dunlop will be shown at the Chatham Branch of the CKPL at 2:00pm. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Crime Fiction Writer Visiting CKPL Chatham Branch from 6:30-7:30pm. Join us as Jake Doherty gives a reading from his new book Bearwalker Alibi and answers questions about the craft of writing. • Open dart tournament in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion starting at 7:00pm. Reasonable entry fee. All levels of experience players welcome to join us. Relaxed atmosphere. Thursday, November 27, 2014 • Seniors Euchre League in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 1:00pm. Reasonable entry fee. All levels of experience welcome. • Wallaceburg Blood Donor Clinic at the UAW Hall, 88 Elm Drive South, from 2:30pm-7:30pm. Call 1 888 2 DONATE. Walk in, bring a friend, save a life! Friday, November 28, 2014 • Community Living Chatham-Kent’s Annual Christmas Concert at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave. W. Doors open at 6:15pm, concert begins at 7:00pm. Admission by cash donation. General seating. for more info call 519-352-1174. Everyone Welcome! • Fun darts in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 7:00pm. Open to the public, nice relaxed atmosphere with a very reasonable entry fee. • Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Choice of liver and onions, roast beef or fish & chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone welcome. Saturday, November 29, 2014 • Feed Your Mind. Show your child 3-6years how fun it can be to learn and cook! Have fun with books while making healthy meals together. 11;00am-1:00pm. Sign up early, class fills fast! 519-358-1451 x.0
• Saturday afternoon dance in the clubroom from 4:00pm8:00pm at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. with ample parking. We also offer a meat draw. Featuring Just Country Boys.
• “Sounds of Christmas” to be held at the Pines Chapel at 7:00pm. Sponsored by CK Christian Men’s Choir, also featuring Charlene and Alex flute and piano; CK Singers; Men’s Quartet; Friend of Buxton Men’s Choir; Pastor Larry and friends. Also Christmas Carols Sing with Willem Ligthart at the organ. Free will offering to begin the process of acoustic treatment for the historic chapel. You may use “Caleb” entrance off Ursuline Ave.
Christmas Bazaar sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 28 Legion in the clubroom from 8:00am-12:00pm. General public welcome to attend.
• Saturday afternoon dance in the clubroom from 4:00pm8:00pm at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. with ample parking. We also offer a meat draw. Featuring Ridge Road.
• Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30pm-6:00pm followed by a dance from 6:15pm-11:00pm with Just Country Boys. Everyone Welcome.
• Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30pm-6:00pm followed by a dance from 6:15pm-11:00pm with Tim McLean. Everyone Welcome.
• Christ Church Christmas Shoppe & Lunch Room from 10:00am-1:00pm at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham . www.christchurchchatham.ca
• Shop Local Chatham Kent Christmas Sale. 177 King St., Wish Centre from 9:00am-3:00pm. Admission: non perishable food item for Outreach For Hunger. Guest appearance from Tinkerbell from 10:00am-2:00pm.
• Feed Your Mind. Show your child 3-6years how fun it can be to learn and cook! Have fun with books while making healthy meals together. 11;00am-1:00pm. Sign up early, class fills fast! 519-358-1451 x.0 • St. Andrew’s Traditional Christmas Market (Frosty Frolics) will held at St. Andrew’s Church, 85 William St. S., Chatham from 10:30am-1:30pm. Doors open at 10:30am. Everyone welcome. • The Captain Garnet Brackin IODE annual Christmas House Tour from 1:00pm-4:30pm daily, Saturday and Sunday. $20/ ticket that can be purchased at Purple Pansy, Syd Kemsley Florist and Pizazz Flowers or by calling Sandra Smith at 519354-0803. • Union Baptist Church annual Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale, 10586 Union Line, Dresden. 9:00am-2:00pm. • North Dresden Baptist Church Sunday School presents a Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. 11:00am-1:00pm. 182 Trerice St., Dresden. $7 includes soup, sandwich, beverage and dessert. Sunday, November 23, 2014 • The Discover Bible Class meets every Sunday at 3:30pm at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 20 Croydon St., Chatham. All are welcome. The topic for today is “Bridge To A Satisfying Life.” Monday, November 24, 2014 • Card Party at Christ Church Anglican Hall, Dresden. 7:30pm. Prizes, Dutch auction & Lunch. $3.00. Sponsored by Fairport Rebekah Lodge, Dresden. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 • Crime Fiction Writer Visiting CKPL Ridgetown Branch from 2:00pm-3:00pm and the Wallaceburg branch from 6:307:30pm. Join us as Jake Doherty gives a reading from his new book Bearwalker Alibi and answers questions about the craft of writing.
• Annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Bazaar from 9:00am2:00pm at Copper Terrace, 91 Tecumseh Rd. Multiple vendors. • A Caroler’s Christmas from 2:00pm-7;00pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, 49 Orangewood Blvd., Chatham.
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Dr. Chris Anjema donated $20,000 to the Active Lifestyle Centre for its recent expansion project. Accepting the donation is the ALC’s Linda Lucas, who said one of the new auditoriums at the centre will be named after Anjema.
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CK Table wins provincial award
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CK Table is turning heads outside of the municipality, as the event won a provincial tourism award last week. At the Tourism Industry of Ontario’s 2014 awards, the local event picked up the Ontario Culinary tourism Association event of the year award. CK Table takes place each September, showcasing locally grown and made food and drink. It’s motto is, “Grown here. Made here. Served here.” Joseph Grootenboer and Rob Salter of River Bell Market Garden accepted the award, as fellow organizer Paul Spence of Lo Maximo Meats was unable to attend. “First of all, it is a lot of fun putting on the CK Table event,” Grootenboer said in a media release. “And it was a great honour to be there, on behalf of the CK Table farmer group, accepting the award for having done something unique. It is a very significant honour to be recognized by tourism providers across the province.” Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope said organizers have reason to be proud. “As an agricultural community, we know we produce great food, and now that message has been broadcast across Ontario as well,” he said in a release. “CK
Table’s award is a win for our local economy and for our quality of life.” Moonlight shines on iTunes
chase a new CT scan, a new fluoroscopy system, new ultrasound equipment and a new bone densitometer for CKHA’s Diagnostic Imaging Department. To date, more than $2 million has been raised for this important campaign.
Chatham’s Moonlight Audio Theatre is on iTunes. The company has been selected as one of the modern audio dramas to highlight Auto club helps local groups on its recently created modern audio draThe Kent Historic Auto Club (KHAC) ma page. made four $1,000 donations to local charDavid Farquhar, producer of Moonlight ities at the club’s October meeting. Audio, said only 16 audio drama podBrent Davis, treasurer of KHAC, the decasts were selected for inclusion, and Moonlight was one of Coordinated by: the few.
cision was made keep donations local. Dresden Sidestreets Youth Centre, Solid Rock Café Youth Centre, Chatham-Kent Student Nutrition Program, and the Chatham-Kent Hospice benefitted from the donations. Davis added that in April, $1,000 donations went to four other local charities, the Chatham-Kent unit of the Cancer Society, the Women’s Centre, Outreach for Hunger and St. Vincent De Paul Camp.
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Saff and students in Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s (CKHA) Diagnostic Imaging Department recently presented a cheque to the Foundation of CKHA for $1,149.35. The total represents the proceeds from a bake sale held at CKHA’s Chatham and Sydenham campuses in celebration of MRT/MRS Week. The funds will be directed to Phase One of the Foundation of CKHA’s $6.9-million CKHA Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Campaign to help CKHA pur-
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THE CHATHAM VOICE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
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Announcement
Announcement
Champagne coloured male poodle available for stud service. Great personality. Only “poo” puppies need apply. 519-3800878.
To a beautiful daughter and sister
Happy 1st Birthday Maguire
Thank you for bringing so many smiles to our lives! Love Mommy, Daddy & Leighton
Announcement
Painting
Hi! this is
Medical condition?
Rob the Painter
Interior/Exterior Commercial/Residential Fully Insured
Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian government. Do You or Someone You Know Have any of These Conditions? Mental illness, difficulty walking, trouble dressing,irritable bowel, speech impediments...ALL conditions qualify.
Over 25 year experience
Call Ontario Benefits 1-888-588-2937 ext.101
Please call ROB 226-881-0305
Renovations
Auctions
We make old new again!
•Drywall • Electrical • Carpentry • Plumbing
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?
• Painting • All Flooring • and much more
We can help. Call to sell your items for cash or by consignment Call John @ 519-845-3663
Steve Follo • 226-229-1124 sfollo76@hotmail.com
519-845-3663 • Wyoming, Ontario • www.vkauctions.ca •
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
IMMEDIATE OPENING - OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Drakkar is looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to join their team in Chatham. The ideal candidate has experience in the transportation field and is looking to take their career to the next level. Your Responsibilities: - Direct and oversee the group of dispatchers and clerks; - Develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency of the processing function; - Ensure directly or through subordinates that dispatches are met in a timely manner within targets with the optimum use of assigned resources; - Accountable for labor and non-labor costs so as not to exceed approved budget; - Investigate causes for customer or shipper complaints and ensure proper action is being taken to remedy the situation or escalate as needed. Our Offer: - Competitive salary - Group insurance benefits - Evening shift - Monday to Thursday 7:00pm to 4:00am, Friday 8:00pm to 5:00am Our Requirements: - Minimum of 3 years experience in transportation and/or customs industry; - Able to give direction and manage others; - Good communication skills - Able to work in a team environment; - Able to multi-task and be results oriented; - Ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Contact: Alyssa Hastings Toll Free: 1-877-372-5527
Quality Counts!
Stud Service
Fax: 905-795-1392
www.drakkar.ca
Stuff Answers Puzzles found on page 14
OBITUARIES Miena Poolman 87, Monday, November 10, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home Robert (Bob) Praill 62, Monday, November 10, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home James Ivan ‘Red’ Livingstone 86, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home David Allen ‘Dave’ Trudell 64, Thursday, November 13, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home Helen Menefy 90, Thursday, November 13, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home
Pick us up! Wallaceburg Shoppers Drug Mart, 99.1 CKXS, Taylor’s Variety, No Frills, CK Library Dresden JMHI Insurance, CK Library Bothwell JMHI Insurance, CK Library Thamesville Mac’s Milk Ridgetown CK Library Blenheim Community Futures, The Service Centre, CK Library Erieau Eau Buoy Pain Court Pain Court Market Mitchell’s Bay Mitchell’s Bay Variety, Dover Duds Merlin Erie Cafe Variety, CK LIbrary Tilbury CK LIbrary Wheatley CK LIbrary
Joseph Hastings 22, Thursday, November 13, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home M. Louise Summerfield 85, Friday, November 14, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home Mrs. Beverly Ann Parker (Peel) 82, Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Mr. Barry Wood 47, Friday, November 14, 2014 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Jacob Suitor 17, Monday, November 10, 2014 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Helen Gardner 95, Monday, November 10, 2014 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Barbara Davis 72, Thursday, November 13, 2014 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home
459 St.Clair St., Chatham • 519-351-2040 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown • 519-674-3141 141 Park St., Blenheim • 519-676-3451
www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
Hinnegan-Peseski
FUNERAL HOME
Help Wanted
W ANTED
CARRIERS
Routes available in the following areas:
Stewart/Cornhill Baldoon Rd Tecumseh Rd. Lorne/Gray Lacroix Lynnwood Shawnee
Farmington Estates Wilsonwood Sub. Valencia Marion Blyethwood King St. W.
84 Dover St., #2, Chathamtoday 519-397-2020 Call Fatima 519-397-2020 ext.223 or email chathamvoice.com
fatima@chathamvoice.com
156 William St., Chatham 519.352.5120 www.peseski.com
A FAMILY BUSINESS THAT CARES
245 Wellington St. W., Chatham 519-352-2710
alexanderfuneralhome.ca
Read full obituaries at www.chathamvoice.com
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UNTIL FEBRURARY 28TH, 2015
• OIL, LUBE AND FILTER • ROTATE TIRES • TEST STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM • COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-POINT VISUAL INSPECTION
8995
$
Call for your appointment and more details now!
*Most vehicles. Service Package includes a new oil filter and up to 5 litres of conventional 5W20, 5W30 or 10W30 motor oil. Diesels, 3/4 ton and up extra. Environmental fees, taxes and shop supplies extra as required.
Call for your appointment and more details now! Ask us about our Peace of Mind Warranty and Emergency Roadside Assistance.
77 Leeson Dr. Chatham armstrongmacko.com 519-354-3070
Fall Maintenance Service
84.95
$
15% OFF
Rob’s
AUTOMOTIVE Oil Change
(includes common filter and up to 5 litres of oil for most cars)
Tire inspection and rotation Check all fluid levels Check belts and hoses Check all lights Visual inspection of brakes $20 OFF Belt replacement
15% OFF
SERVICE DETAILS: Prepare your vehicle for the cold temperatures of winter! Maintenance special includes a flush and fill of your radiator with Hyundai premium coolant as well as a thorough inspection. Coupon must be presented at time of service.
Cabin Air Filter
Timing Belt Service SERVICE DETAILS: Like any other vehicle part, the timing belt eventually wears out. A broken timing belt can cause major engine damage, so be sure to replace it before it breaks. Service includes a Genuine Hyndai timing belt and labour as requried by model. Ask your Service Advisor for details. Coupon must be presented at time of service.
Winter is upon us, and winter driving comes with it. While safety is an important consideration all year long, there are certainly some auto maintenance jobs and safety checks that are specific to chilled air and winter driving that are a good idea to check into before we’re knee deep in the season. To be sure you don’t end up a road popsicle, or even worse end up with your holiday budget on ice thanks to unexpected repairs, have a look under the hood to be sure things are ship shape. As with any change of season, you should go to your regular maintenance log to make sure you are up to date on the maintenance items that should be taken care of throughout the year. The change of seasons is a great time to go through some once-a-year or twice-a-year auto maintenance tasks.
Cooling System Maintenance Service
+FREE Telescopic Snowbrush
SERVICE DETAILS: Change oil and filter, top up all fluids, visual mechanical inspection, check brakes and provide a written vehicle inspection report, rotate tires or install winter wheels vehicle (mounted assembly only) and inspect complete charging system including battery. $10 addtional for V6 and V8 engines. Environmental handling charge may apply. Synthetic oil extra. Coupon must be presented at time of service.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
15% OFF
on most vehicles
SERVICE DETAILS: A cabin air filter is an essential part of your vehicle’s ventilation system that removes pollutants from the air before they get inside the passenger compartment. Eventually, a cabin air filter starts to lose its effectiveness, as it gets dirty with use. We recommend that you get your cabin air filter replaced every 12 months. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase.
Van Kesteren
$
parts & tax extra
HYUNDAI
813 Queen St., Chatham 519-351-9111
475 Richmond St., Chatham •519-351-8353
Mon-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-12, Sun. Closed
VANKESTEREN.CA
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE Drain, service and refill cooling system. Inspect rad., water pump, hoses and belts.
$
13495
Locally Owned and Operated By:
Chatham Tire Inc. 370 Richmond St. • 519-352-0620
Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm Sat. 8am - 12pm
59.95
Give your car an extra push to get through winter. Chatham’s Goodyear Tire Dealer
WINTER INSPECTION $19.99
MOST VEHICLES
Storey’s Auto Place
SNOW . . .SALT . . RUST!!!! PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE
E-testing and repair facility
255 Richmond St., Chatham 519-354-4190 www.storeyauto.com
FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 50 YEARS!
Book your appointment today at:
ATW AUTOMOTIVE & KROWN 50 Irwin St. (519) 355-1146
Get Road Ready for Winter
NO DRIP OIL SPRAY $59.95 No appointments necessary!
It’s Time!
10 Indian Creek Rd. East Chatham ( Just. E of Queen) Mon. - Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-4
519-351-3636