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Carmen McCauley is a dog lover, but lately, it’s a brace of ducks that have captured her attention. And she hopes others will take notice as well. For the past several weeks, McCauley has taken bags of feed to the ducks that are trying to survive this very cold winter huddled together on a small patch of open water on Mud Creek, just west of Wedgewood Avenue in Chatham. Every second day, McCauley purchases a 55lb. bag of cracked corn, drives to the park on Tweedsmuir Avenue, hauls the heavy bag over a steep snow bank and then slides it a down a hill and about 75 yards into the park. It used to be further, as the open water where the ducks cluster is in the north end of the park, but now the ducks take flight as soon as they see McCauley coming. The animal lover, who volunteers at Maynard Avian Rehab Centre in Chatham, said the ducks are extremely malnourished. Maynard’s Joanne Siddall agrees. People have been bringing ducks to her over the course of the winter and a number are in rough shape. “They come in starving. Some have been seen in one place for four days without food,” she said.
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Carmen McCauley empties a 55-lb. bag of cracked corn to feed dozens of ducks trying to survive the cold winter on a small patch of open water on Mud Creek in Chatham. McCauley wishes others would help feed the various braces of ducks around Chatham during this cold winter.
McCauley said it’s surprising how light some of these birds have become. “The first one taken into Joanne felt as light as a newspaper,” she said. Siddall said when the birds are in that condition, it’s a slow process to get them healthy again. “You can’t even start feeding them solid food at that point. You have to go slowly and get them
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rehydrated first,” she said. McCauley hopes to prevent other ducks along Mud Creek from winding up in Siddall’s care, or worse, dead. Each bag sets McCauley back about $12, she said. She pours the seed out in a thick line, and the ducks converge for a feast. That large bag of corn, however, is gone in about 10
minutes. Siddall said there are other clusters of ducks around Chatham that are facing similar concerns. The birds don’t migrate and the extreme cold of the past couple of winters have greatly reduced their habitat. Having access to the open water isn’t an easy task for the waterfowl when the temperatures
dip so low at night as they did for much of February. “They (the ducks) desperately paddle around with each other to keep the water open,” Siddall said. Some of the ducks are domesticated, while others are migrating birds that just opted to stay here. Nearly 30 decades of winters where the Great Lakes don’t freeze
over have led to these ducks overwintering in Chatham-Kent, Siddall and McCauley said. But the past two winters have been so cold that those same large bodies of water have all but frozen over, leaving these birds with few options. Enter McCauley, who plans to continue to feed the birds.
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“If I had the corn to feed them every day, I would,” she said. “I am going to keep this up until I see a little green on the ground.” Siddall applauds McCauley for her effort. “She’s an angel. I just love the fact she’s doing it,” she said. “With out people like Carmen, these ducks would starve to death.” The challenge is to have a few more Carmen McCauleys involved “If people can put food down for the ducks, it would be appreciated,” Siddall said. “A 55-lb. bag of cracked corn is not that expensive. It would feed a lot of birds.” McCauley would appreciate the assistance. “I’m just hoping other people will feed the critters,” she said. “All these people live along this creek and they like to see the ducks. Please feed them.” If anyone wants to help, they can contact McCauley by e-mail at carmenstuff@hotmail.com to co-ordinate the feeding.
The Mud Creek ducks gobbled up the 55-lb. bag of cracked corn in about 10 minutes.
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Wynne is the province’s first openly gay premier. The Liberals took McNaughton’s comments as a homophobic cheap shot. McNaughton told reporters outside the chamber the allegation his comment was homophobic was “ridiculous.” He said the premier is not qualified because her government faces so many scandals under police investigation. Nicholls told reporters he doesn’t believe in evolution, stressing that’s his personal opinion, not party policy. He added his retort in the Legislature was an off-the-cuff remark in response to a similarly flippant comment from the minister of education, Liz Sandals.
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C-K to spend $3.6M, buy rail line By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Council opted to role the dice rather than place the safe bet Thursday night. It voted to spend $3.6 million to purchase the tracks along 26 miles of rail line from Chatham to just north of Wallaceburg. Council was faced with a dilemma, as a locked-in purchase option for the track with Canadian Pacific was to expire March 2. Council had the choice to let it lapse and risk the track being pulled up by CP, or to take ownership of the line. In 2013, the municipality and CP partnered to pay CSX $4 million for the rail line, with Chatham-Kent owning the land and CP purchasing the salvage rights to the steel rails. CP gave the municipality freedom to seek an operator on the line. Several potential operators courted the municipality, and two put in offers, but council didn’t deem them feasible, John Norton, the municipality’s solicitor said. “We received two offers to purchase the rail line, but terms were not satisfactory,” he said. What may have swayed council was comment from Michael Burton, director of economic development. He said there are three agricultural businesses on the line – London Agricultural Commodities, Jackson Seeds, and Southwest Ag – who used to rely on the line to get their product to market. Now they pay significantly more to have it trucked to market instead. But Burton said if the municipality were to let the track get torn up, not only would these
businesses have to look for permanent trucking alternatives, but large dollars in potential economic development would dry up. Burton said about 40% of the files his department is working on in terms of outside investment is tied to having the rail line active. But that also translates to 95% of investment growth potential on file. “That’s a potential $1.7 billion in investment. The larger facilities require rail access,” he said. “They need logistics. They need multi-modal options.” That includes a potential $15 million in investment and 100 jobs from such industries as crumb rubber and solar windows, Burton said, as well as $1.2 billion in investment and 350 jobs for a fertilizer plant. “Without rail, there is no fertilizer plant. It’s that simple,” he said. “There is significant interest in this kind of facility. Four companies are interested.” Council learned that letting the purchase option lapse would have been cost neutral, according to CAO Don Shropshire. “The downside is we’d lose the economic opportunities, like-
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ly forever. Even if we maintain the land, it’s extremely unlikely the rail would ever be put back down,” he told council prior to its vote. The potential pitfall for the option council ultimately chose, however, is increased financial risk, Shropshire said. Worst-case, the municipality winds up selling the rail line for
scrap and loses as much as $2.1 na and India that are looking to locate here, we’ve always come million in the process. But Stuart McFadden, deputy to them with the premise that director of economic develop- we own a railroad,” he said. ment, said the majority of the “I’m not saying the fertilizer line consists of high-grade steel plant is guaranteed, but if we turn it down (the option to purrails that could be reused. “The rail is in excellent condi- chase the rail line), it’s guarantion. About 90-95% of the rail is teed it won’t come.” East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonconsidered reusable,” he said. “CP’s intention was probably neault was one of the largest opto pick it up and move it to the ponents to the purchase. “The rail companies can’t make west. They see value in it.” Shropshire said if that’s the money running this line and case, the municipality could ac- somehow we think this is going tually turn a profit even if future to be a profitable deal,” he said. development doesn’t material- “I believe this will prove to be the biggest mistake this term of ize. “If we resell the track, if it’s re- council will make.” usable rail, we’d make an addiThe motion passed by an 8-6 tional $1.4 million,” Shropshire vote. said. Administration stressed the North Kent Coun. Joe Faas led municipality has no plans to opthe successful motion to have erate the line on its own. the municipality buy the rail and keep its economic development options open. He understands councillors may take some heat for the decision. “The popular decision is the www customwindow on ca easy way out. We’re elected to do the right thing, not the popular thing,” he said. “The investments from Chi-
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International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8. Since 1977, the United Nations has called on countries around the world to highlight the importance of gender equality and to fight for women’s advancement.
recognition of their rights to education, participation in political life, access to the workforce, pay equity and work-family balance. It is a day to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of all the women who have helped in the fight for gender equality and contributed to writing the history of women’s rights. This is an opportunity to thank these pioneers and salute their courage, strength and determination to change things so that future generations of women can choose to live meaningful lives in every way.
This special day is also an opportunity for men and women to look to the future. It is a time to stop and think about ways to improve the status of women in developed and developing countries. It is an invitation to think about how to end the discrimination, inequality, abuse and violence of which they are still victims in many places around the world, including here at home. March 8 is also the perfect time to celebrate women, irrespective of their nationality, religion, language, economic status or political convictions. On this International Women’s Day, spare a thought for all the world’s women.
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tz said. “And to thank our donors for the financial support and encouragement they give to our students.” Students had an opportunity to sit with their donors over lunch, and McGeachy encouraged both parties to talk and learn from each other. The awards help students with their academic financial needs and celebrate hard work and dedication to their chosen field of work. St. Clair College President, Dr. John Strasser, who announced his retirement earlier in the day, said the college is continuing to build pro-
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Strong Kids Campaign underway
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The Chatham-Kent YMCA is doing some heavy lifting, and local firm TekSavvy helped with the first few reps of the 2015 Strong Kids Campaign. This year’s goal for the fundraising program is $106,500, and TekSavvy opened the campaign by donating $15,000. Tina Furlan, director of marketing and communications for TekSavvy, said the firm has long been a supporter of the YMCA. “We’ve been donating since the new Y was put in in 2010,” she said. “It’s close to the hearts of the Gaudraults. (TekSavvy owner) Mark (Gaudrault) just wanted to carry on with the tradition.” TekSavvy contributes to a number of local charities each year. “Generally speaking, we tend to focus most of our dollars on the community and things that give kids something today,” Furlan said. The annual Strong Kids 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. Strong Kids helps more than 2,400 kids each year. “We want to provide opportunities for young people to reach their potential achieve their goals and improve their lives,” Jim Janzen, CEO of YMCAs across Southwestern Ontario, said in a media release. “Last year, one in six kids coming to a YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatic Centre required financial assistance, and that need continues. The YMCA Strong Kids Fundraising Campaign
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Rail line a gamble You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em Know when to fold ‘em Know when to walk away Know when to run With apologies to Kenny Rogers, Chatham-Kent council could have been playing that song in the background as it made the controversial decision to buy the 26-mile stretch of railway between Chatham and Wallaceburg last week. Council voted not to heed the recommendation of CAO Don Shropshire to let its option lapse and instead pay $3.6 million as apparently favoured by Economic Development Director Michael Burton, the lead on Chinese C-K investment. The major reason behind the move was to keep economic development options open, the biggest fish in that barrel being the Chinese fertilizer plant touted by Mayor Randy Hope for several years. C-K officials have been working on the rail project since CSX declared the line redundant almost a decade ago. Staff did an outstanding job in successfully reducing the purchase price from more than $6 million through various appeals and legal manoeuvring. The eight-to-six vote on council showed how conflicted the issue has become, with council veering between fiscal responsibility (the no increase budget just passed) and the need to invest in economic development. Council’s action shows the mayor is not comfortable going to the Chinese and asking them to move now on the fertilizer plant but is unwilling or unable to admit the deal won’t get done. Proponents say the keeping the line open means opportunity to land $1.7 billion in investment and hundreds of jobs. The problem is we’ve heard the mayor’s comments before. He has a weak track record on high-profile initiatives such as the Korean investment he chased before he’d even taken office, the 12-storey Tower of Boutin which sits like an unfinished mausoleum in the heart of downtown Chatham, the 700 jobs promised in his election campaign and the like. Having said that, the only thing we know for sure is that if we don’t ante up, we can’t win the game. In the worst-case scenario, the municipality could sell the rails and gravel, reducing the cost to $2 million. We’re already in for $2 million in legal and other costs. We might as well see the dealer’s final card.
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Crows will still rip into garbage Sir: I was reading a very good article by Bruce Corcoran in the Feb. 12 edition of the Chatham Voice, “Curbside rules = cash for C-K.” Seems the three-bag limit on garbage days will save C-K money. That’s a good start. But I was quite impressed with what Rick Kucera, manager of environmen-
tal services said. One was people need to be educated about recycling. Right on, or common sense, I say. Yes, Rick, people can get recycling boxes just for the asking. It seems some people are too lazy to apply the practice and would rather use a garbage bag,
and food cans are not washed out – the crows will have them out of people’s garbage bags to end up laying out in view down streets, including bottles etc. Perhaps, Rick, a three-bag limit will reduce some crows. But even if a one-bag limit was in force and
there is foodstuff in it, it would still attract crows. Crows don’t know only six crows to one bag – they aren’t that smart. Even some pizza businesses have their big cans so full they can’t put the lid down. What a gourmet haven for crows. Ruth Draper Chatham
Building’s fate up to its owners Sir: I have been reading a number of letters to the editor in your newspaper about the former Aberdeen Hotel at the corner of Grand Avenue East and St. Clair Street in Chatham. This building is now apparently used for
storage for a nearby business and it is up to the owners as to what they will do with the building. I’m sure the Municipality of Chatham-Kent would have done something by
now if it was considered unstable and needed to be demolished. Certainly it is an ugly structure now in its current state, but it’s probably not the only building we have in
Chatham-Kent that fits that criteria. Still, it is up to the building’s owner to decide what is to be done or not done with this structure. Frank Doyle Chatham
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TEDx returns to Chatham April 23 By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
TEDx will pedal into the John D. Bradley Convention Centre again this year. The speaker’s forum first landed in Chatham in February of 2014, thanks to the efforts of organizers John Lyons, Brandon Houston, Fannie Vavoulis and Peter Martin. Lyons said Houston’s busy schedule has forced him to the sidelines this year, but the remaining trio is busy looking at speaking inquiries. TED – which stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design – is a non-profit concept devoted to ideas worth spreading. It hosts large-scale speaker conferences, but
also allows its name to be used with smaller events, such as the one held in Chatham. Last year’s TEDx Chatham theme was “Small Town, Big Ideas,” and about a dozen speakers addressed the gathering on a variety of topics related to the theme. This time around, Lyons said the theme is Food for Thought. “We’ll have a slight ag leaning. We don’t want to make it an ag event, however. We want to celebrate what’s important to Chatham-Kent,” he said. Detroit native Jason Hall will Slow Roll his way to the speaker’s podium as a focal speaker at this year’s event, which will take place April 23. Hall and Mike MacKool founded
Banking on youth
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Grade 8 students in West Kent will benefit from a grant from National Bank to the local Junior Achievement organization. The bank’s One for Youth program is donating $2,750 towards JA of South Western Ontario’s Economics for Success Program. Part of the funding will go towards the program in Merlin and Tilbury Area Public schools, according to Barb Smith, president of the local JA. “These are two halfday programs. It teaches youth how to budget to live on their own, how to live within the means of a paycheque and the dos and don’ts and how to behave during an interview,” she said. “We talk about role models and mentors, and how to set goals for yourself,
some really key points that really wakes them up a bit.” Smith said the program reaches kids at the right time. “Grade 8 is not too early. At Grade 7, we’re talking about investments,” she said. “They’re going into high school and they will be getting jobs. This gives them that sense of responsibility. They have a job, they’ll want to put some money away.” Smith said she found the National Bank contest via social media and applied. The One for Youth program focuses on the social, athletic and educational development of youth across the country. JA’s Economics for Success is one of 175 programs across the country selected by National Bank for support. One for Youth assistance will aid 27,000 youths in the various programs, according to a media release.
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• Misty Melodies karaoke singers will entertain in the West Lounge of Meadow Park (Chatham), 110 Sandys St. at 1:30pm. Friday, March 6, 2015 • The Knights of Columbus are having a Fish Fry Dinner in the Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall at 145 Victoria Ave., Chatham. Perch Dinner adults $16 and children $8. Pickerel Dinner adults $15 and children $7. Baked mac & cheese $5. Includes baked potato, salad, veggies, drinks and dessert. Tickets available at the parish office at 52 Croydon St. 519-352-9483.
• Shuffleboard, pool and euchre at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Starting at 7:00pm. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 • Chatham Blood Donor Clinic at The Spirit & Life Centre - St. Joseph’s site. 184 Wellington St. West, Chatham from 12:30pm-7:30pm. • Wheatley OEYC, 226 Erie St. N, presents: Music and Movement. Come join us for some fun activities that will get you up and moving! 10:00am-11:00am. Register at 519-358-1451 x0. • Allen James will perform in the West Lounge of Meadow Park (Chatham), 110 Sandys St. at 2:00pm.
• World Day of Prayer: Jesus said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you?” written by women of the Bahamas-speaker, Mae Bedford. Sprucedale United Church, 493 Victoria Ave. Chatham at 2:00pm. Handicapped accessible.
• Music by The Lois Singers at The Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr., N., Chatham. 2:00pm.
• Meal and fun darts at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner at 5:30pm to 7:00pm with choice of Octoberfest sausage, roast beef or fish and chips for $8.00. One meat draw.
Thursday, March 12, 2015 • Water Colours with Nancy March at The Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr. N., Chatham. 1:30pm. No better time to learn a relaxing new hobby than now. Nancy makes this easy, even for beginners.
Saturday, March 7, 2015 • Music by Fred Rose at The Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr. N. at 2:00pm.
• Fun darts at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Starting at 7:30pm.
• The Tribute Show - Legends of Rock & Roll and Country Music, a benefit concert in support of the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre. 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm) Chatham Cultural Centre - Kiwanis Theatre, 75 William St. N, Chatham.
Friday, March 13, 2015 • The Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogy Society (Family History) will hold its regular monthly meeting at St. Andrews Residence, 99 Park St., Chatham at 7:00pm. The meeting is free and open to member of the public. Brian Anderson will be sharing his experience in researching the Baldoon Settlement.
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore Volunteer Open House from 9:00am-3:00pm. Meet some of our volunteers, tour our facility and learn how you can make a difference by signing up to be a volunteer.
• Meal and Fun darts at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner at 5:30pm to 7:00pm with choice of lasagna, roast beef or fish and chips for $8.00.
• Meat draw and dance at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draw from 4:00pm-6:00pm, dance from 4:00pm-10:00pm featuring Tim McLean.
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Sunday, March 8, 2015 • Bingo at Branch 243 Royal Canadian Legion, 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Entry fee is $10 includes 4 cards and additional cards $1 each. Specials $2 for strip of 3. Jackpot $200. • Patricia M. Productions and the PMP Teen Models are hoping to bring women of all ages together to Celebrate International Womens Day. Please join us at 5:15pm at the Thames St. parking lot at the Fifth St. Bridge. Please wear your purple scarves and hats, etc. Bring your girlfriends, sisters, aunts, mom and grandma. Monday, March 9, 2015 • Music by The Shepley’s at The Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr. N., Chatham. 2:00pm. An interactive show with sing-along music and karaoke style. Tuesday, March 10, 2015 • Come out to the Chatham Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library to see the movie St. Vincent starring Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy at 2:00pm. • Welcome Jeremy Smith! Entertaining in the West Lounge at Meadow Park Chatham, 110 Sandys St at 6:00pm.
Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club Meetings - Last Thursday of the Month, 7:00pm at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandy St., enter at the back door. Guests Welcome. VON Volunteer Visiting opportunities available call Jan 519-352-4462 ext. 5227 Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. Meetings are a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Guests are always welcome. Join the Chatham-Kent Toastmasters at GreenField Ethanol, 275 Bloomfield Road on Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Royal Canadian Air Cadets 294 (Kinsmen) Squadron is looking for new members. If you are between 12 and 18 years of age and have an interest in aviation, camping or just meeting new friends we invite you to visit us any Monday at 6:30 pm at the Chatham Armoury 280 Bloomfield Rd in Chatham. You can also contact us at 519-352-7090. Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com
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Bill and Diane Parks, founders of Parks Blueberries east of Thamesville, receive a lifetime achievement and leadership award from Amy Strom of the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association recently. Parks Blueberries, now run by Bruce and Hope Parks, is undergoing some interior renovations these days, as its April 1 seasonal opening date slowly approaches.
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The fifth annual Lose to Win event added nearly $8,800 to the health alliance’s diagnostic imaging campaign. Nadine Dionne dropped 28 pounds during the program, shed 31.25 inches, and raised $2,515 in pledges. She won $1,000, and one-year memberships to Performance Fitness, as well as Chatham Crossfit. Over 12 weeks, 64 people lost a total of 864 pounds and raised $8,785 for the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign. Lose to Win encouraged participants to work to improve their efforts in the four pillars of a healthier
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The Arts
Theatre group looks for new home Special to The Voice
After 25 years, Theatre Kent has announced it will no longer have a permanent bricks and mortar home. Since 1990, when the community theatre group purchased the building from the former Kent Board of Education, the building has rested on property once owned by the City of Chatham, on Stanley Avenue, adjacent to the current Eden Villa retirement home. Initially, the former city leased the land to Theatre Kent at a cost of $1 per year, but some years back, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent sold the land. Karen Robinet, president of Theatre Kent said that while the first two private owners of the property were able to accommodate the group, Eden Villa’s owner has other plans
for the land and the building will be demolished. Robinet said that while the group may be losing its space as of May 15, it would continue to provide top quality theatrical opportunities for its many patrons and members. “We’re bigger than a building,” she said. The group officially received 90 days notice to vacate the building, but Robinet said it’s something that the group had known could happen ever since the municipality sold the land. And, though the group has the option of moving the building, Robinet said that they have neither the financial wherewithal nor a location to do so. Robinet said the group will explore all of its options in the coming months and will em-
brace a “somewhat nomadic” approach to its rehearsal schedules and board meetings while a long-term plan is developed. The most immediate need the group will have is finding somewhere to build sets for its next season, and Robinet said if anyone in the community has a suitable location for that activity, the group would be happy to hear from them. Theatre Kent performs its shows at the Kiwanis Theatre, but their building – a former school portable – is currently used to store the group’s costumes, properties and for set construction, along with serving as rehearsal space and a venue for various meetings and workshops. Phone messages can be left for Theatre Kent at 519-350-3851, and the group also has a Facebook page.
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Thank you to everyone in the community who helped us through a horrible week. Your love of Heather and support for me made more difference than I can express. When I looked out over so many faces, so many friends, family and co-workers from present and past, it made my remarks much more meaningful. I can’t say enough about Haycock-Cavanagh staff, especially Kevin, Tom, Mike and Joanne. It will be a long process but thanks to you, it will be easier. I’ll see many of you in the coming days and weeks and thank you personally. Until then, take care. Jim and family
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The Chatham-Kent Domestic Violence Community Coordinating Committee (CKDV3C) is comprised of community organizations and services that work in partnership to eliminate domestic violence in the context of intimate partner relationships. Among CKDV3C members, education and collaboration towards safe communities is their common mission. As CKDV3C members celebrate women’s accomplishments through time, we recognize the continued struggle for gender equality, peace and justice around the world. The idea of setting one day aside each year to draw attention to women’s struggles and advances towards economic, social and political equality was raised in 1910 at the Second International Conference of Socialist Women. Clara Zetkin, a champion for women’s rights, proposed that a day be designated internationally to focus on issues of gender equality for women around the globe. Clara’s resolution was accepted but it was not until 1975 that the United Nations formally proclaimed the day, March 8th, as International Women’s Day.
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