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Getting chopped for a cause it didn’t stop him from doing it.”

Kim said that only about 1 in 50 So live, via Skype, Johnathan donors of hair are had his long male and most of blond hair put “You hear of girls those are adults. into two braids “When they doing this but not boys. by Tropical Parasked if he’d be He had been teased adise stylist Laucomfortable doing but when he told them rel O’Donnell, a live interview what he was doing it and then cut off and broadcasting for, it really made them while being inthe haircut, he was terviewed by The nervous but hoped think and gave them Space host Kara he could inspire food for thought.”

Harun. Nervousother kids too,” - Teacher Wilma Hunnick ly rubbing his Kim explained. hands together, “I’m so proud of Johnathan answered Harun’s him. Even though people made questions, a question from a fun of him and called him a girl, TVO Kids caller and then had Continued from page 1

his hair styled to a shorter look.

His parents, Kim and Chris were on hand, along with his teacher, Wilma Hunninck, and other staff and family members.

When asked what the hardest part of growing his hair out was, Johnathan told the Voice that standing up to bullies was the toughest.

“I was told I looked like a girl and when I told them what it was for, some people listened, but some people didn’t care that it would hurt me more and kept on doing it,” Johnathan said.

After the interview, and feeling lighter, Johnathan said he was glad he did the interview, but was also glad it was over and he could relax.

His teacher said the school was happy to support Johnathan with a Loonies for Locks event last week to collect money for the Canadian Cancer Society.

“Johnathan and his friends have done a great job going around to classes to collect donations from the school,” Hunninck said. “When I heard what he was doing, I thought it was a unique thing he was doing and we should

Mary Beth Corcoran/The Chatham Voice

Inspired by a young girl he saw on a TVO Kids segment, Johnathan Core, 10, grew out his hair and had 12 inches cut off on live television to donate to Locks of Love to make wigs for cancer patients. Supporting him while he was live via Skype with TVO, were his Tecumseh Public School Grade 5/6 teacher Wilma Hunninck, left and vice principal Karyn Byatt-Millington.

support him. You hear of girls doing this but not boys. He had been teased but when he told

them what he was doing it for, it really made them think and gave them food for thought.”

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Millward, one of eight seeking the position, Rev. Paul Millward, Rector of Christ Angli- said he was somewhat disappointed but is can Church is delighted with the choice of blessed to remain in Chatham where he has Right Reverend Linda Nicholls as the new served since 2004.

“Tracy (Rev. Millward’s wife) and I agreed co-adjutor bishop of the Huron Diocese.

“Our church has chosen well,” he said of the that there were no bad outcomes,” he said. election that took place February 13. “It was “We were either going forward to face the challenge or we would be remaining here where we have strong ties to the church and community.”

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Eight months after consultants were almost booed off the stage at a public meeting, they received a standing ovation Thursday night when it was announced the Wallaceburg Water Treatment Plant would remain open.

A crowd of more than 150 people attended a public meeting held by Stantec Consulting and the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission at the UAW Hall to hear a decision which had been made earlier in the day.

Last June, consultants had recommended closing the W.P. Moynihan Water Treatment Plant Wallaceburg that draws its water from the Snye River and building a pipeline to connect to Chatham in its place.

The decision was almost universally attacked by residents who doubted most conclusions in the document, from costing to the quality of water from the Chatham plant that draws its supply from

Lake Erie.

The committee included PUC member and Wallaceburg Coun. Jeff Wesley, fellow Wallaceburg Coun.

Carmen McGregor, Wallaceburg area resident and environmental consultant Kris Lee, and Wallaceburg Business Improvement Association representative Mike McCarron, as well as two PUC employees and two employees of Stantec, the consulting firm that developed the options.

Stantec developed a matrix rating various options on environmental, financial, technical and social impact and then subsections within each.

When results were tabulated, using the existing Snye River intake scored highest at 85 per cent while connecting to the Chatham water system via Eberts and Baseline Road was next at 77 per cent.

Wesley said the process was long but worthwhile.

“No punches were pulled.”

McCarron said he was “very impressed with the professionalism and fairness” of the process while

McGregor said she was happy with the result as well as the turnout at the meeting.

Wesley pointed out that although all members of the PUC at the meeting endorsed the current intake plan, a March 2 vote is needed to finalize the decision.

“I would urge you to contact the PUC members and let them know how you feel,” he said.

When he then turned to the crowd and asked by a show of hands who was in favour of keeping the current intake, every hand appeared to be in the air.

Henri Timmers, founder of a Facebook group “Say no to Lake Erie Water”, said he wouldn’t really be happy until the March 2 vote.

“I’m glad to see what’s transpired but I haven’t forgotten that Stantec and the municipality, for a long time, refused to acknowledge the opposition to their preferred position,” he said, “We had 500 people join our group, the Chamber of Commerce and the BIA

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Nine year-old Ryan Bowen kept busy colouring Thursday night as his parents and more than 150 other local residents attended a meeting to discuss the future of Wallaceburg’s water supply.

and practically everyone said we didn’t want Lake Erie water because of the algae issues and we were still ignored.”

Scott Bowen, owner of The Glass Guru, brought his family out to the meeting.

“This is about our town, our water and our kids,” he said. “It’s too important to not be here.”

He said he feels much safer with the current water source.

Wallaceburg resident Warren Milord agreed.

“They (the PUC) needed to do this for the people,” he said. “Our wishes have to count for something.”

If approved by the PUC and ratified by Chatham-Kent Council, a tenyear capitol works plan will be put in place to en-

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Strong Kids campaign kicks off

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

The Chatham-Kent YMCA has some heavy lifting to do and is looking to the public for help.

The Y’s annual Strong Kids campaign is underway, with a goal this year of $110,000.

The campaign helps fund local YMCA programs that help better the lives of children and youth from families with financial barriers. Strong Kids helps give them access to recreation, healthy environments and good nutrition.

Jim Loyer, head of this year’s Strong Kids campaign, said the idea is to provide a hand up.

“We provide youth and families with the opportunity for enjoying our recreational, day care and summer camp programs in a supportive and positive environment,” he

said. “More than 1,000 families rely on it (in Chatham-Kent).”

Raising funds for the program isn’t easy, given the various needs in C-K, but the community support is usually impressive.

“There are so many hands out for so many great causes,” Loyer said.

“Chatham-Kent is an unbelievable place for all types of charities, including Super Kids.”

DeLano Collier is a single father with four children. He’s experienced firsthand the hand up from Strong Kids.

“Strong Kids allows me and my family to use the facility,” he said.

He and the kids have been using the Y since his oldest was nine; he’s now 16, and uses the basketball court every day.

But the boy isn’t alone.

“Every Friday, we come here for a swim and a movie,” Collier said. “It

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From left, DeLano Collier, Jim Janzen, Amy Wadsworth, Ella and Ben LaPierre, and Jim Loyer kick off the YMCA’s annual Strong Kids campaign Feb. 19. Strong Kids, with a goal of $110,000 this year, is designed to help fund local YMCA programs that help better the lives of children and youth from families with financial barriers.

(the Y) keeps us together.

There’s something for everyone.”

For Collier, it’s time to give back. He said he’s starting to volunteer at the Y, and his oldest son soon will be as well.

Chris Prince, community engagement co-ordinator

with the Y, said the 2015 Strong Kids campaign raised nearly $87,000.

“This year, we’re trying to serve more people,” he said, adding the campaign is off to a solid start with $6,300 already raised.

For Prince and Loyer, just coming into the YMCA

provides its own rewards.

Loyer said simply walking into the facility and hearing the buzz of activity is payoff enough for his volunteering efforts.

“The hum in the background of all the families enjoying themselves here is like wrapping yourself

up in grandma’s comforter – it’s so warm and welcoming.”

“The reason I love coming to work is we get to help everybody in the community,” Prince said.

“We give people opportunities that aren’t readily available normally.”

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Retro Suites addition nears completion

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

With a style and flair that makes visitors want to stop every few feet and marvel over a new and unique piece of pop art or architectural detail, the Retro Suites Hotel construction on 12 new suites is nearing completion.

During a “hard hat tour,” General Manager Pete Tsrimbis and staff showcased the updated and expanded Derby Banquet Centre and gave visitors

a sneak peek at the new suites that have been under construction for the last 16 months.

The hotel concept began in 2002 with four suites and the vision of owners Rob and Cathy Myers.

The Retro Suites sits at the corner of William and King streets in downtown Chatham and is part of the historic King William Block, originally designed in 1888.

With a wheelchair accessible entrance direct from the new parking area to

the front desk, everything that makes Retro Suites a unique boutique hotel continues in the new construction. From a colourful metal horse sculpture, to Rolling Stones memorabilia from guitarist Ronnie Wood, to exposed original brick walls, the hallway to the two floors of new suites is worth a tour.

Tsrimbis said they are on track for a June opening of the new section, which will give the hotel a total of 45 guest suites and seven long-term apartments.

“What you’re seeing is some original brick work from the 1800s,” Tsrimbis said. “The new façade was made using Detroit reclaimed brick and around the back is brick from Windsor.”

The unique collection of art pieces have been handpicked by the Myers and give the hotel its funky vibe.

Standing in front of a framed art piece that features hot wheels cars, and near a Paul Bunyan-sized double-barrelled shotgun

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General Manager Pete Tsirimbis and staff took visitors on a tour Thursday of the new additionT:10” that’s still under construction at the Retro Suites in Chatham. Completion is set for June.

Run. Jump. Play.

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hanging from a doorway, have a new theme – from Tsrimbis explained that a Games Room with two Myers travels the world big-screen televisions and and always has his eye out a football-field-inspired for new, unique acquisi- carpet, to the Log Cabin tions. room with floor-to-ceiling “Every piece has a story,” wood and a large handcrafted river-rock fireplace he explained.

With the new suites, each with a mantle made from design was drawn from a reclaimed white pine experience in staying at floor joist from the original other hotels around the building.

With the Chilled Cork world with comfort and a high level guest expe- Restaurant on site, Tsrimbis said the rience in hotel has mind.

“Whenever you visit not only “ W h e n a hotel, you’re always earned a you’re able to stay in looking and evaluating; reputation with travsome of the from where you put a ellers for a nicest plac- light switch to do we being a prees in the put in a Smart TV. It’s mier bouworld, you tique hotel pick up a function versus art.” with affordfew things,” - Pete Tsirimbis able rates Ts r i m b i s said. “Whenever you vis- (number 11 on Trip Adit a hotel, you’re always visors’ Top 25 Travellers’ looking and evaluating; Choice Hotels in Canada from where you put a last year, based solely on light switch to do we put customer reviews), but in a Smart TV. It’s function also has a great place for local people to meet, have versus art.”

With the brick walls their weddings and speuncovered on the third cial events, and indulge floor, Tsrimbis said the in an affordable “staycafinished product will be tion.” Rates for the suites inspired by work from En- start at $139 per night.

Tsrimbis said there will glish-based graffiti artist, Banksy, and other areas be a grand opening in in the hotel, including the June once construction is Derby Banquet Room also complete.

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Passion and logic It took two years, four public meetings, and loads of perseverance but Wallaceburg will keep the Snye River as its source of drinking water.

The decision was met by a standing ovation at the UAW hall last Thursday where more than 150 people turned out to hear the details of the plan which will see the W.P. Moynihan Water Treatment Plant continue to operate.

Under a preferred option developed by a consulting firm last year, the plant was to close and Wallaceburg was to be hooked up to the Chatham system via a pipeline which was to be constructed.

The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission will formally endorse the plan next week and barring an attempt to derail the plan by Chatham-Kent council, the matter will be a “done deal” shortly thereafter.

The Wallaceburg option is the right one. We believed it when we editorially supported it in December: chathamvoice.com/2015/12/02/putwater-plant-closure-on-hold.

Given the uncertainty of Lake Erie water quality, the questionable cost benefits of a pipeline and the flexibility of two sources of supply for Chatham-Kent, the new preferred option makes sense.

While public anger was the catalyst for change, the real reason for the about face was that those involved, (the PUC, consultants, and community) were able to have rational discussions and get to the heart of the issue.

Like their counterparts in East Kent, the Wallaceburg community came together to make a passionate but logical case for a matter affecting their community.

Just as councillors shouldn’t be bound by residents advocating status quo for status quo sake, neither should taxpayers unquestionably accept the official position of any governing body.

In this case, shifting financial positions (at one point it took forty years for the pipeline to make financial sense, in the next breath it was half that) gave reason to believe the plan had been sculpted to fit an already established narrative.

Nor were residents impressed with municipal government that on one hand allowed tens of thousands of trees to be chopped down, increasing the speed of agricultural runoff into drinking water while at the same time spending more than a million dollars to treat the water it was wilfully helping pollute.

In the end, all parties deserve full marks for a thorough examination of the issue. It’s the way things are supposed to work.

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Opinion

Time for salary trimming Sir: This is an open letter to council, municipal staff and supervisors. I would like to respond to an article in The Chatham Voice on Feb. 11 about the budget.

I applaud the six councillors who voted against the budget. Michael Bondy knows what needs working on. It is the municipality that needs working on. Staffing levels

need to be reduced, plain and simple.

There needs to be accountability for work being done, or as the taxpayers see it, work not being done.

The union needs to be met with and negotiate a reduction in pay. All big companies know their limits and negotiate a reduction in pay when

things get bad. In Chatham-Kent, there is no such thing as bad times. People leave and the remainder get a tax increase.

I myself have called parks and recreation numerous times but have never seen any long-term improvement because of lack of supervision, and I am only one taxpayer.

If all taxpayers watched for waste of tax dollars, you would need to hire a full arsenal of operators to take the calls. Every department needs accountability.

Apply for a job at the city, no experience needed as long as you know how to lean on a shovel!

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Appreciate the transit service we have Sir: New restructuring of our bus transit services in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will mean increased fares for many users of the city busses, while giving breaks to those who can least afford an increase.

Low-income families with young children will benefit by not having to pay for their children under five years of age, for instance.

I was concerned that these changes will cause people more hardship

when it comes to forking over money to ride our public transit, especially those who do not or cannot work for one reason or another. However, not just the cost of fuel, but probably insurance cost, repair costs, and paying employees such as the drivers and bus mechanics has to be taken into consideration for some of these increases in fares.

Despite the fact that

we have a limited number of buses currently running, and that often they are full to capacity with riders during inclement weather, for instance, there are times that the buses are running well under capacity.

Despite all the pros and cons of these issues of fare increases, those of us who ride the bus should all be glad we still have a bus service of any sort in the municipality to get

to and from our destinations. I am most certain that people who live outside in the rural towns and villages and don’t have cars, also wish they had a bus service that could reach them as well.

This is especially true on days when the cold, snow, and blowing wind make travel by foot to and from destinations not an easy thing to accomplish.

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Hospice to open in April

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Trillium Foundation donates $150,000 to help furnish building’s interior out of town to receive the compassionate care they deserve.”

Jim Stein, a member of the TrilTo help put the finishing lium Foundation’s local grant touches on the inside of the review team, said the funds Chatham-Kent Hospice, the allocated by the foundation Ontario Trillium Foundation will go towards essential capitol projects, including helpdonated $150,000 on Friday.

Hospice officials also an- ing to purchase furniture and equipment for nounced construction on the “Very soon, our family the lounge and rooms.

10-bed facility and friends won’t have “We believe in will be complete what you are doby the end of to travel out of town to receive the coming,” he told hosMarch. pice supporters.

Jodi Maroney, passionate care they Michelle O’Rodirector of devel- deserve.” urke, director opment for the - Hospice’s Jodi Maroney of hospice care, hospice, said once said some of the the construction is finished, the focus will shift funding will be used to acquire to furnishing and completing tablets that will allow hospice residents to Skype with family the interior.

The public will get an oppor- members.

Chatham-Kent Essex MPP tunity to see the fruits of all the labour in early April, as the Rick Nicholls commended the people of Chahospice will hold tham-Kent for open houses April “The community has contributing so 9 and 10, from 9 really gathered behind much to get the a.m. to 7 p.m. and hospice built. from noon to 5 this. The hospice will “This has been p.m. respectively. provide an element of community For folks who comfort and allow peo- a effort. The comcannot attend, ple to die in dignity.” munity has really Maroney said - MPP Rick Nicholls gathered behind there will be a virthis,” he said of tual tour posted to the hospice’s website, chatham- the facility. “The hospice will provide an element of comfort kenthospice.com.

“We’ll show what great sup- and allow people to die in digport has helped create,” Maron- nity.”

Dave Macko, vice-chair of the ey said. “Very soon, our family and friends won’t have to travel hospice board, also gave supBy Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

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From left, Jim Stein of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Jennifer Wilson and Michelle O’Rourke of the Chatham-Kent Hospice, and local MPP Rick Nicholls celebrate the hospice receiving a $150,000 grant from the foundation Feb. 19.

porters a big thumbs up.

“We have had such great support by the community.”

Macko said the original hope to have the facility open by December was ambitious, adding construction to completion still took place in under a year.

“You only get one chance to build it right,” he said.

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Giving community members sought

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

If you have a passion for helping Chatham-Kent move forward and a few hours to spare each year, the South Kent Wind Community Fund Advisory Committee is looking for you.

Spokesman Hugh Logan said the six-member com-

mittee is seeking one new member this spring and two by the end of 2016 as it begins to rotate members.

“We’ve had the same members since the committee was founded in 2013,” he said. “We have a strong foundation but it’s always good to bring in new ideas and perspectives.’”

The committee was established in 2013 to evaluate grant applications that are made to the South Kent Wind Community Fund that is a donor advised fund of the Chatham Kent Community Foundation.

Between the two funds, the community has received more than $1 million in donations.

A release by the group states “committee members are required to meet twice annually to review the applications for grant funding that are received in the spring and the fall of each year. These are voluntary positions.”

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“We’re not tied to any one group or aspect of the community,” he said.

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Service technician named one of best in the nation

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

For Adam Frenette, the drive to get a little bit better has just earned him a lot of attention.

The Cert i f i e d Master Service Te c h n i cian has b e e n named one of the top four in his field in Canada.

“We’re really proud of what Adam’s accomplished,” said service manager Corinne Ellis.

“It’s outstanding.”

Frenette, who’s been with Lally Kia since May of 2014, has advanced through the Canadian

quarter finals, semi finals and finals to be the representative of Kia’s Central Canada region. More than 60 dealerships were eligible to compete.

He and his wife Amanda will be spending a week in Irvine, California next m o n t h when he competes in the North American Championship.

The top placed competitors there will earn a trip to Kia headquarters in South Korea for the worldwide competition.

Frenette, who competed through online testing on his own time, defeated

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former regional and Canadian champions.

Tests included knowledge on everything

from air conditioning, mechanical, chassis and electrical systems.

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excel isn’t limited to Frenette, as Lally Kia’s Brian Koomans, another Certified Master Service Tech-

nician, finished third in the competition.

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“Melissa sees beyond any individual’s shortcomings and recognizes every person’s individual creativity and helps them harness that potential,” Power said.

“Humbled and honoured…and I’m speechless,” Fernandes said.

Ralph Roels, chair of the AAC, said the awards are in memory of former committee members who showed exceptional dedication.

“Dr. Vaughn suffered from MS (multiple sclerosis) as long as I knew her,” he said. “She made sure her condition didn’t define her in any way.”

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“What you see here is Creating accessible buildings isn’t a case of “mak- plan 35,” he laughed. ing them handicap acces- “I can honestly say I sible but making them wouldn’t change a thing.”

He said “making buildaccessible for all” according to Dan Houle, co-own- ings for everyone is just a mindset er of the Alexander “Melissa sees beyond change.”

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Receiving the Sheila lor Bob Myers, who preAccessented the award, recalled Lindsey-Powers watching the former sibility Advocate Award 19th century Alexander was Melissa Fernandes, a Houle building burn to teacher at UCC. Ray Power, UCC printhe ground more than five cipal, said Fernandes has years ago.

“I wondered if they been an advocate for inwould rebuild,” he said. clusion for many years.

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The Trews set to play Capitol on March 5

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

John-Angus MacDonald can’t wait to step onto the stage in Chatham next month.

He said it’s been too long since he and the other members of the East Coast rock band The Trews have played here.

And this show will be quite different than their last one – in August 2008 as part of Rockstock with the likes of Finger Eleven and fellow East Coasters Sloan, where they plugged in and cranked it up at the outdoor show at the airport. This time around, The Trews will play an intimate affair at St. Clair College Capitol Theatre, unplugged.

MacDonald said ever since the band put out a live acoustic album in 2009, Friends and Total Strangers, they’ve enjoyed mixing in acoustic performances with their traditional plugged-in affairs.

“We like to do an acoustic tour every two or three years. The fans sure seem to love it,” he said. “It gets us into different venues, with different atmospheres.”

The Chatham Voice caught up to MacDonald last week, a day after The Trews played in Grand Prairie, Alta. It was the third gig in the 20-plus show acoustic tour, which comes into Chatham on March 5.

MacDonald said the acoustic shows are typically longer, as the band plays two sets. It’s a treat for the group, and the fans.

“We get a chance to dig into the back catalogue.

That’s fun for us and fun for the people,” he said.

With the longer shows, MacDonald said the band will definitely play some of their classics, but will also showcase some new tunes, as they are working on a new album.

“We get a sense of what’s working,” he said. “I like

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when I go see a band that they play something new.

It shows they’re moving forward.”

He’s looking forward to returning to Chatham, and to test out the acoustics in the Capitol Theatre.

“The place in Grande Prairie last night had amazing acoustics. You don’t always get an opportunity as a rock band to play places like that,” he said.

The Trews formed early this millennium, putting out their debut album back in 2002. They’ve piled up over the years –

including Tired of Waiting, Not Ready to Go, Poor Old Broken Hearted Me, Hold Me in Your Arms and Highway of Heroes.

The band is comprised of five men for the acoustic tour – MacDonald and brother Colin on guitars, with Colin singing; Jack Syperek on bass; Gavin Maguire on drums; and Jeff Heisholt on piano.

Heisholt is not a regular fixture with the band, but MacDonald said he is their “on-again, off-again sideman on piano.”

And that piano real-

ly adds to the acoustic shows, he added.

Being unplugged is a different feel, MacDonald said. Aside from playing different venues, it can also bring the band closer to the crowd.

“It’s more intimate, with more focus on the lyrics in the song, and the storytelling,” he said. “It’s a good time. It’s us. If you like us, come on out. It’s a great atmosphere with people singing along.”

As much as the band enjoys the acoustic effort, they aren’t about to mothball their amplifiers.

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“For us, it’s two sides of the same coin. We love the diversity of going between them,” MacDonald said of plugging in and rocking or going acoustic.

“We’ll definitely be back out rocking at summer festivals again this year.”

In the meantime, the focus is on the other side of the coin – the acoustic side.

“We’re looking forward to getting back to Chatham. It’s been too long,” MacDonald said.

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Club unveils new upscale look

From left, Dominic do Forno, Tony de Abreu, Paulo Carniero and Antonio Pisquem were just some of the folks on hand Sunday to enjoy the grand re-opening of the Portuguese Canadian Social Club in Chatham. The quartet also had a large hand in the renovation effort that took eight weeks.

And it all started in the bathrooms.

Dominic do Forno, president of the club, said once the work began to upgrade the bathrooms, and the overseeing group saw how incredible they would look, plans for the rest of the hall changed.

“In our plans, we did not plan do to it this elaborate,” he said of the hall, which also features a revamped bar area and eye-catching chandelier lighting. “It started in the washrooms. We ended up touching everything.”

Despite the alterations to the renovation plans, do Forno said the workers and volunteers finished the estimated $80,000 project on time.

On Sunday, the club opened its doors to the its members to showcase the new look.

Jaws dropped as people walked into the upgraded facility.

“A lot of work went into

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This year, the official day is Feb. 29, but events are taking place throughout the week prior, including

a cupcake bake off Feb. 27 at Value Village. The competition begins at 11 a.m.

Meanwhile, the Kent County Branch of the OSPCA will be set up in the Downtown Chatham Centre on Feb. 29 to celebrate National Cupcake Day and to raise funds.

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

For eight weeks, a labour of love took place at the Portuguese Cana-

dian Club of Chatham, as it underwent significant renovations.

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Random act of pet owner kindness

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

For more than a decade, Raven has benefitted from having such a great owner in Linda Melnick.

But on Feb. 16, Melnick received a touching gift of appreciation.

Raven, her 11-year-old German Shephard, needed a little help here. Enter the OSPCA. Robyn Brady, of the OSPCA Kent County Animal Centre, gave Melnick a gift pack, complete with some treats for Raven, and a cupcake for Melnick.

It’s part of Random Acts of Kindness Week, Brady said.

“It’s a campaign we started last year for Random Acts of Kindness Week,” she said. “We decided it

was a great way to honour people who were being good pet parents.”

OSPCA officials asked local veterinarian clinics to suggest people who would qualify, and Melnick topped the list.

“She is the epitome of what a responsible pet owner should be,” Brady said. “She takes the finest care of her animal. It’s nice to know there are people in the community who are going above and beyond and making sure their pets are being well treated.”

As for the cupcake, it’s part of the OSPCA’s National Cupcake Day promotion. This will be the fourth year for the fundraising event.

Brady said schools and businesses are getting in-

here,” do Forno said.

“There is pleasure and passion in the way it was done.”

The club can host events for nearly 400 people, but for a sit-down wedding, do Forno said it tops out at about 330, to leave room for the dance floor.

He believes the renovations will draw more people to book their events at

the club.

“Our first wedding is Feb. 27. I think we can increase our bookings.”

As for the open house Sunday, do Forno said it was important to let the club’s supporters see the finished effort.

“We had to show it to our members before we opened up. It’s their club,” he said.

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• 56th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Services will be held at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside bus depot) beginning at 12:10pm until 12:35pm. The theme this year is “Jesus of Nazareth”. There will be a speaker and a sandwich luncheon in the parish hall. Free will offering.

• Open Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Open Euchre at 1:00pm.

Friday, February 26, 2016 • Blessed Sacrament Knights of Columbus is hosting a Fish Fry from 5:00pm-6:30pm.

Meal includes roll, baked potato, coleslaw, fish, fruit, coffee, tea or juice. Baked mac and cheese will also be available for $5.00 per person. Tickets available at 52 Croydon St. Perch or pickerel dinner adults $16.00. Children 7-13 $7.00.

Children 6 and under are free.

• AEDO Benefit for Katie Flynn from 8:00pm-1:00am at the Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St., Chatham. Live band Good Company, hot buffet, karaoke and live performance of Italian opera by Katie Flynn. Tickets are $20 and available at Moose Lodge, Quo Vadis Pizzeria, Syd Kemsley Florist, Active Lifestyle Centre and Shoppers Drug Mart, Blenheim.

• Meals and fun darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.

Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm with choice of liver and onions, roast beef or fish & chips for $9.00. One meat draw. Open darts at 7:30pm.

Saturday, February 27, 2016 • Join the OSPCA at Value Village in Chatham for National Cupcake Day Bake-Off! Judging begins at 11:00am and then all entries will be available to the public for a donation.

• The Poetry Reading at The Veranda is for the many Chatham and area poets, for their friends, and for anyone who enjoys poetry.

It is at 8:00pm at The Veranda, 158 King St. W., Chatham. Free admission. More info at 226-626-3749.

• Meat draw and dance at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.

Meat draw from 4:00pm-6:00pm, dance from 4:30pm-9:30pm featuring Sock Hop with Yesterday’s Child.

Sunday, February 28, 2016 • Senior Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Euchre at 1:00pm.

• 90 Minutes in Heaven will be shown at Zion Christian Church at 6:00pm. 920 Park Ave., Chatham. 519-351-2078.

Monday, February 29, 2016 • Cam Denomy will be entertaining in the West Lounge of Meadow Park, 110 Sandy St., Chatham at 6:00pm.

• Canadian Cancer Society Chatham-Kent Relay for Life “Relay Rally” from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Aristo’s Banquet Hall. Team Captain kits will be available, luminaries in memory of or in honour of loved ones will be for sale and participants can register for the June 11 Relay for Life event. For more info, call 519-3523960.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 • Rotary TV Bingo Night at 7:00pm at Meadow Park, 110 Sandy St., Chatham.

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Thursday, March 3, 2016 • Quarter Auction in support of Youth 5 & 10 Pin Bowling at the Salvation Army Church, Orangewood Blvd from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

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Available during Youth Bowling on Saturday Mornings at Chatham Bowlerama or call Jim at 519-352-2640 or Loel at 519-351-3482.

Friday, March 4, 2016 • Welcome Randy Grey entertaining in the West Lounge of Meadow Park, 110 Sandy St., Chatham at 10:30am.

• World Day of Prayer, St. Patrick’s Church, 5773 10th Line, Merlin at 2:00pm. Theme developed by the women of Cuba “Receive children. Receive me.” Fr. Michael O’Brien guest speaker. Refreshments to follow.

• World Day of Prayer at St. Ursula Church, 205 Tweedsmuir Ave. W., Chatham at 2:00pm. The year’s service has been written by and in celebration of the women in Cuba.

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Johnathon Core, shown with proud parents Kim and Chris, showed real guts, standing up to bullies as he grew his hair out to help make a wig for a child battling cancer.

Local child’s dedication merits recognition

True bravery – the kind that has you doing the right thing even though it has the power to do soul-deep damage – is inspirational, but when it comes from a nine-year old kid, it’s more than impressive. Mary Beth Johnathan Core, when he was just nine, decided he would grow his hair out so a girl he saw on a TVO Kids segment, and kids like her, could have a wig when cancer treatment made her hair fall out.

When only one in 50 donations of hair come from males, what Johnathan did was pretty brave. It took a year and half for him to get the 12 inches in length needed to donate his hair to Locks of Love, and in that time he was bullied by people too ignorant to look past a boy with long hair to the incredibly giving kid underneath.

Even when he explained what he was doing, those kids made it their mission to give him a hard time, to bully and belittle him for being a caring human being.

Why is it there is always someone who feels the need to suck all the joy out of generous actions? Human nature, a lack of basic human emotion, jealousy? Although I admit to being a wee bit jealous of the gorgeous head of thick, blond hair Johnathan grew.

What made me feel privileged to be there when he was hooked up

via Skype to the TVO Kids show, The Space, to have his hair cut off live on TV, was seeing a sweet, nervous kid inspire others with a big smile on his face. When he was asked what the Corcoran hardest part of growing out his hair was he said, “Standing up to bullies,” with a confident smile on his face.

His confidence, I think, came from knowing he was doing something kind for other people, and from a tremendous support group. His parents, Kim and Chris, his teacher and staff at Tecumseh Public School and those friends who stuck by him gave him the confidence to keep going, even when it would have been easier to give up.

Thanks to Johnathan, and all the kids like him who grow their hair to make wigs for cancer patients, someone who is struggling through a difficult journey will have a slightly easier time of it thanks to a wig.

If only everyone ensured their words and actions came from a place of kindness and not anger or hate, kids like Johnathan wouldn’t have to endure what he did.

His story, however, can inspire us in two ways. Not just his act of kindness, but his refusal to let unkind words stop him from doing the right thing for all the right reasons.

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Stray current fight continues, says Nicholls

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Despite unanimous support for his bill to eliminate stray electrical current in rural Ontario, Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholls says the battle is far from over.

“I need to keep the pressure on to make sure the bill doesn’t get lost in committee,” he said. “Everyone is saying the right things, but I’ll feel much more comfortable when the bill is back before the house for approval.”

The bill, entitled Bill 161, Elimination of Ground Current Pollution Act, 2016, received unanimous support when presented for second reading last Thursday at Queen’s Park.

It would require the province to develop and impliment a comprehensive plan for the elimination of objectionable ground current in Ontario within 10 years.

Nicholls said the current has extremely adverse effects on beef and dairy cattle. More than 50 representatives of the cattle industry and farm associations attended the legislature.

The bill will now go to committee for debate and discussion before returning to the legislature.

“We’re not the first jurisdiction to deal with the stray current issue,” he said. “There is a lot of information out there and I look forward to learning as much as possible so that we can present the house with a law that protects everyone properly.”

Mike Buis of Buis Beef was one of several local cattlemen at the Legislature for the debate.

“I learned a lot,” he said. “One of the members from Toronto talked about how it might affect pets. It let me know that he was taking the issue seriously from his personal experience.”

Buis said he favours a closed loop system in which current isn’t directed into the ground.

“I learned that the amount of stray current could vary with the flow of electricity, the time of day and all kinds of factors. Testing a farm one day might show no problem and the next day could mean a different reading.”

He said it is difficult to tell if there are any direct effects on his herd of 300 cattle.

“If we have a lower conception rate some times compared with others, is it a result of stray current? At our operation we just can’t be sure but I know some others, particularly dairy farmers, have strong evidence.”

Nicholls said the economic loss and health effects on cattle exposed to stray current are real and have been well documented.

Bill 161 would require electricity providers to respond to a complaint within 10 days of receiving it, investigate the claim

within 30 days, and take all necessary steps to eliminate the objectionable current flow within five months.

Nicholls’ bill was influenced by the work of former Liberal MPP Maria Van Bommel, who tried to

pass a similar law in 2006.

“To me, a good idea is a good idea no matter who presents it,” Nicholls added.

Nicholls paid tribute to local farmer Lee Montgomery, who he called the major driving force

behind the bill.

“A former award winning dairy farmer who lives just north of my riding of Chatham-Kent-Essex, Lee has been relentless in his pursuit of resolving this issue for over 40 years.

“Lee lost his entire herd due to ground current pollution and sadly, he lost the love of his life, his wife Donna. He believes that her death can be attributed to the same problem that killed his herd,” he told the House.

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201A with a value of $29,279 (after $1,495 down payment or equivalent trade in and Manufacturer Rebates of $500 deducted and including freight and air tax charges of $1,790) at 0.99% APR for up to 60 months with an optional buyout of $11,552, monthly payment is $313 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $144.48), total lease obligation is $20,275, interest cost of leasing is $1,007 or 0.99% APR. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted.

Offers include freight, air tax, and PPSA but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for optional features, license, and insurance. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Some conditions and mileage restriction of 80,000 km for 60 months applies. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢ per km, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change (except in Quebec), see your local dealer for details. **Offer valid between February 2, 2016 and February 29, 2016 (the “Offer Period”), to Canadian residents. Receive $500 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2016 Ford Fusion, or $750 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2016 Ford Mustang (excluding 50 th Anniversary Edition and Shelby), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Escape, Expedition, Transit Connect, E-Series Cutaway, Transit, F-150, F-250 to F-550 (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. Offer is not raincheckable. †Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use SYNC systems / other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. SYNC voice recognition and screens available in English, French and Spanish. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in motion gear. Optional Navigation system map updates cannot be received via Wi-Fi and requires a separate update. Data rates may apply. ¥Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. ©2016 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2016 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Fun Stuff 36 And others (Lat.) 37 Fragrant wood 38 Founded (on) 40 Ethereal 42 “Of course” 43 Talked over 48 Pirouette pivot 49 Great Lake 50 Architect Saarinen 51 Conclusion 52 Gridiron arbiters, for short 53 Anger

19 Makes less intense 21 Military group 24 Sandwich shop 25 Colors 26 Sight-seers 30 Dadaist Jean 31 Debtors’ woes 32 Take to court 33 Type of parking 35 DNA carrier

ACROSS 1 Assistant 5 Praise to the skies 9 Banned bug spray 12 A-line originator 13 Choir member 14 Playwright Levin 15 Went on a tangent 17 Weep loudly 18 Approximately

DOWN 1 Tack on 2 Midafternoon, in a way 3 Pooch 4 Mistakes 5 Highland girl 6 As well 7 Multipurpose truck 8 Walks feebly 9 Permitted to leave 10 Let fall 11 Filing aids 16 Before 20 “The Greatest”

Pick us up!

Wallaceburg Shoppers Drug Mart - 30 McNaughton 99.1CKXS - 520 James St. Taylor’s Variety - 1644 Dufferin Black Goose - 525 James St. No Frills - 2 Warwick Dr. C-K Library - 209 James St. Hometown Deli - 1542 Dufferin Ave Oaks Retirement - 80 McNaughton Curling Club - 7379 N. River Line Dresden C-K Library - 187 Brown St. MacTavish Pharmacy - 480 St George

Bothwell C-K Library - 320 Main St. Parks Blueberries Thamesville Mary’s Restaurant - 28 Victoria Country Cuts - Victoria Rd. Joe Mama’s - 73 London Rd. Movie Den - 74 London rd.

Ridgetown C-K Library - 54 Main St. Blenheim C-K Library - 16 George St. McIntyre I.D.A. Pharm. - 49 Talbot W.

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21 Bloke 22 Emanation 23 Sad 24 Boring 26 Cash drawer 27 Bullring bravo 28 Albacore, e.g.

29 Palm reader, for one 31 Football lining 34 Chowed down 35 Old Faithful, e.g.

37 French vineyard 38 Data amount 39 Ages and ages 40 “Yeah, right!”

41 Frosts 44 Rage 45 Vast expanse 46 Measure of work 47 Fawn’s mama

Gord’s Barber Shop - 36 Talbot St. W. Service Centre - 35 Talbot St. W. Seniors Centre - 90 Catherine St.

Erieau Eau Buoy - 1005 Vidler Ave. Pain Court Pain Court Market - 24129 Winter Line Central Tavern - 24121 Winterline Mitchell’s Bay Mitchell’s Bay Variety - 6 Main St. Dover Duds - 26662 Bear Line Rd. Bob N Buoys - 20 Main Merlin C-K Library - 13 Aberdeen St.

Erie Café and Variety - 6 Erie St. S Tilbury C-K Library - 2 Queen St. Hudson Manor - 36 Lawson St. Remax - 20 Queen St. S. Highgate C-K Library - 291 King St. Wheatley C-K Library - 35 Talbot Rd. W. Chatham Anne’s Smoke Shop - 861 Queen St. C-K Library - 120 Queen St. Downtown Chatham Centre - 100 King W Legion Branch 628 - 39 William St. N

Maple City Bakery - 361 Grand Ave. W Young’s Variety - 9397 Longwoods Rd. Active Lifestyle Centre - 20 Merritt Ave. Riverview Bingo Palace - 497 Riverview Dr. Remax - St. Clair St. Wednesday Market - 9877 Longwoods Rd. Chatham Cultural Centre - 75 William St. N. Community Futures - Thames St. Charing Cross 4 Corner’s Restaurant - 21006 Charing Cross Post Office/Bert’s Plumbing - 21007 Charing Cross Rd. Kent Bridge General Store - 12002 Longwoods Rd.

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CLASSIFIEDS In Memoriam

Thank You

In Loving Memory of Austin (Ozzie) Suitor Feb. 25, 1997 There will always be a heartache, And often a silent tear, But always precious memories, Of the days when you were here, We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Sadly missed, Bette and family.

Coming Events BUYING ALL COINS Thurs. March 3 9am-3pm

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44 Years Experience, Retired Teacher JMSS

Wilcox 50th Wedding Anniversary. Len and Elaine wish to thank everyone for the warm wishes and congratulations on our golden anniversary party.

Special thanks to Lorraine Irwin and Stuart Dunlop for their help and support. Thank you to Nancy Cowan who was helping from start to finish.

Entertainment

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