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Man jumps in Thames, saves woman’s life

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

A shift change, a good memory and a cool demeanor combined to help a Chatham man save the life of a suicidal woman attempting to take her life in the Thames River June 15.

Tom Dunlop, the supervisor for Lyndon Security at Union Gas, was alerted at about 3 p.m. that a woman was in distress in the middle of the Thames River behind the Union Gas building on Keil Drive.

“Two employees came running in and told me

there was a lady trying to commit suicide in the river,” he said. “I grabbed my radio and came running out as fast as I could. When I got to the riverbank and there were five or six people on the riverbank trying to talk to her to get her to come back to shore. She wasn’t

responsive, she was just saying she didn’t want to live anymore.”

As police arrived, Dunlop went to the river’s edge.

Police were trying to talk her into coming to shore.

“She was very agitated and they wanted to

throw her a life jacket but she wouldn’t accept it,” he said.

Dunlop removed his shoes, radio and wallet and began wading out to the middle-aged woman who was near the centre of the river, more than 100 feet from shore.

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“I told her ‘I don’t know your story, why don’t you come closer to me and tell me your story. I will listen and I promise you’ll get the help you need.’”

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Vigilance, honesty needed to fight online predators

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

“No matter what happens online, you need to tell me.”

That simple message from parents to children about Internet predators could have a major impact on reducing child exploitation, according to Chatham-Kent Police Service Detective Constable Gary Oriet.

Oriet, speaking before the Rotary Club of Chatham last week, said in a recent case, an online predator sent inappropriate pictures of himself to 30

children and only one came forward and told parents.

“Sex offenders used to go to parks and public places,” he said. “Now they use the Internet and phones to get into your kids’ bedrooms.”

One of two members of the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit of the CKPS, Oriet said the number of exploitation cases has increased from 14 in 2014 to 80 last year to 52 in less than half of 2016.

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Oriet pointed to the 179 investigations undertaken by the unit since 2010 as evidence that exploitation can take place anywhere.

He said cooperation between police departments in stopping exploitation is “phenomenal” recalling an investigation in which a suspect identified locally was arrested only one day later in Minnesota.

Oriet said that police use the same tools predators use to lure children, including posing as children online.

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ternet apps (applications) that allow exchange of personal information, police need to expend resources just to keep up with predators and their unknowing victims.

He said any photos or videos of children being exploited are treated as “crime scenes” and are electronically scoured for clues as to their location.

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Tom Dunlop offers a hug, pulls woman to safety her I spun her around toThat’s when he remem- ward the banks made my bered a technique used a way back to the edge of few years ago on a wom- the bank where police and an who was threatening firefighters grabbed her to jump from a bridge in and took her out.” downtown Chatham.

He said he doesn’t nor“I remembered two guys mally work a day shift but who saved a was covlady jump- “She finally came ering for a ing off a close enough where I co-worker. bridge by was able to grab her “I guess I offering her was meant a hug,” he so she clung on to me. to be there said. “That I gave her a hug and that day,” he was the first as I hugged her I spun said. thing that her around toward the When he popped into banks made my way returned to my mind. I shore, police told her if back to the edge of the and parait’s a hug bank where police and medics conyou need firefighters grabbed her gratulated come back and took her out.”

Dunlop. to shore and - Tom Dunlop “The guys I’ll give you on the fire a hug. truck waited for me to “I had a rapport with come up the hill and gave her and she slowly start- me the thumbs up,” he ed making her way back. said. “I’ve been getting She was tired from trying a lot of pats on the back to tread water. She finally from people at Union Gas came close enough where and my company.”

I was able to grab her so Dunlop said the entire inshe clung on to me. I gave cident was a blur. her a hug and as I hugged “It probably took me two Continued from page 1

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Tom Dunlop, the supervisor for Lyndon Security at Union Gas, hopped into the chilly Thames River earlier this month and pulled a distraught woman to safety, saving her life.

or three minutes of talking to her,” he said. “I’ve never done anything like this before.”

He said he grew up around water and was confident enough in his swimming abilities that he would have been able to help if the woman went underwater, although the murkiness would have made things challenging.

“I just went with my gut,” he said. “I hope she gets some help and feels better about life.”

Police Deputy Chief Jeff

Littlewood applauded Duncan’s actions.

“We applaud the actions of this heroic young man,” he said. “He showed a tremendous amount of bravery in going into the water.”

For Duncan, the hugs from his son Dean and wife Kim mean more than anything.

“I did what I believed needed to be done,” he said. “The gratitude and love of my family and people I know is really special.”

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Local firm forges Chinese partnership

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Fifteen months ago, James Adams was sitting at home recovering from a knee replacement when he became bored and began inquiries into manufacturing a new model of forklift from China.

Last Monday, his new firm, Titan Forklift International, took delivery on the first five custom units slated to be the start of what will eventually be a new manufacturing site in Chatham.

Adams, who is Adams Industrial Forklifts, has been a mainstay in Chatham for 40 years, and said he knew he could build a better forklift.

“We’ve got tons of experience here, I’ve got 11 great employees and we know what it takes to make a good truck,” he said.

“What we needed was a strong management team who could find what we needed and make it happen.”

Enter partners Jeremy Corso and Sandra Dorner who travelled to China in January to visit

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In a little over a year, Titan Forklift International has designed, developed and manufactured a new line of industrial forklifts in China. Here, company officials Jim Adams, Sandra Dorner and Jeremy Corso are seen with one of the new units, delivered last week.

several manufacturers.

“We spent eight days on the ground and travelled about 4,000 kilometers by high speed train,” she said. “ We found the Chinese to be very accommodating.”

A representative from the manufacturer visited Chatham in February and the deal was struck.

Corso, who has a decade of experience in custom sourcing in China, said there aren’t any mysteries to doing business in China.

“It’s a business environment,” he said. “They’re

looking for the same things we are, they want their business to be prosperous and they want to spread their product and their name and reputation. Since there can be language issues, you need to make sure your agreements are very specific but that’s just good business.”

“If there’s something that needs to be done, usually they will find a way to get it done. The biggest mentality is to learn the culture and be respectful but that’s true in any culture. They take you on a tour, make a presentation and you get to the business end very quickly.”

Dorner agreed, noting that even the fact that women aren’t

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“If you know what you’re doing you can make a deal,” she said. “You need a business sense.

It’s much easier than some people would have you believe.”

Corso said although there is plenty of run-of-the-mill manufacturing, there is an increase in higher quality and custom work.

“The firm we chose for assembly is ISO 9000 certified,” he said. “When you walk through their forklift assembly line, you would think you’re in Windsor, Ontario.”

Adams said quality was the driving force behind the initiative.

“We could have purchased something off the shop floor with all Chinese components but I wanted something special if my name was going on it. “ “We have the best components in the world in these trucks,” he said. “We have the best steering system, the best engine, the best transmission and so on,” he said.

Although the lift trucks are made in China, he said they use Japanese and American parts, including fuel systems.

“There is no problem with after market parts,” he said. “What we use can be found in stores throughout the area.”

He hopes to have a network of 20 Ontario dealers in the foreseeable future. “We’ve got dealers in Chatham, London, Kitchener, two in Toronto and more on the way.”

Dorner said Corso came into the firm as a consultant but the company made him a partnership offer that he accepted.

As a Chatham-Kent native who’s moved back to the community to raise a family, he said there is a promising future ahead.

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Happy birthday, Canada!

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Thousands of Chatham residents are expected to stream to nearby communities to view Canada Day fireworks in Tilbury, Blenheim and Wallaceburg this Thursday and Friday.

Organizers in the three communities estimate some 15,000 persons, including Chathamites, are expected to attend the celebrations.

Local residents who want to start their Canada Day celebrations early should head to Tilbury Thursday night where the Tilbury BIA hosts an event at Memorial Park.

Celebrations begin at 7 p.m. with live music and cupcakes prepared and donated by Tilbury Foodland.

Glowsticks will be handed out courtesy of the Tilbury Kinsmen and at dusk, a fireworks show sponsored

by Blain Trucking and K&H Distributing will begin.

Other sponsors are B&K Salvaging, the Rotary Club of Tilbury, Courey Law and the Tilbury Lions and Lionesses.

On the evening of Canada Day, the lack of a fireworks show in Chatham helps swell crowds.

Glad Tidings Community Church in Blenheim hosts evening activities and fireworks at dusk.

Lead Pastor Eric Revie said activities begin at 6 p.m. with live music, dance groups and activities for children including balloons and inflatables and plenty of food on site.

The event is sponsored by the church in partnership with Ridge Landfill Community Fund and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

“We expect to have between 5,000 to 7,000 people in attendance,” he said. “We have a number of people from Chatham come out and they’re

more than welcome.”

Kevin Roocroft, chairman of the Wallaceburg Family Fireworks Festival, said more than 6,000 people are expected at Kinsmen Park for their event.

Committee member Kristyna Roocroft said not only does the Wallaceburg community support the event but also plenty of out of town attendees drop by to drop off donations.

The celebrations begin at 3:30 p.m. with opening ceremonies featuring a welcoming speech, performances by the United Nations singers, and O Canada in French and English.

Birthday cake will be served.

From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be free children’s activities including face painting, balloon twisting, inflatables, a cow train, activities by the family centre, Alyssa Doherty of Personal Princess Parties, Zoo2You exotic animals and more.

At 7 p.m., there will be an old-fashioned cherry pie-eating contest (no hands allowed) sponsored by Big Chief Drive in.

At 10 p.m. there will be the singing of O Canada and a fireworks show.

Through the day there will be music, craft and vendor tents, food trucks and a free shuttle that will be stationed in front of the former Sobey’s store on McNaughton Ave. and will run on a continual basis beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Chatham’s celebration will take place Friday morning.

The downtown Cenotaph and Tecumseh Park will be the scene of a ceremony beginning at 10 a.m.

Chatham Legion Branch 642 pipe band and colour guard is marching from the

Cenotaph to the band shell, will form circle and play another tune.

Host Dave Van Kesteren, MP will give a brief welcome, followed by presentations by historians Doug Robinson who will bring to life the Skirmish at the Forks of the Thames, Gwen Robinson of the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society who will share the Black contribution to the community and John Jordon who will enlighten the crowd on the area’s agricultural legacy.

Chatham-Kent CFO Don Shropshire will engage our imaginations with the promise of tomorrow.

Following the presentations, everyone will be invited to enjoy a large Canada Day cake and visit the neighbouring Canada Day activities.

Every child who attends will receive a free Canadian hand flag, a flag pin, and several stickers. Please bring your own chair.

C-K Museum will be free and offer real old-fashioned iced tea, Thames Art Centre will now be open for free visits, and Milner House is free and open.

The Chatham Legion Branch 642 will be open and Retro Suites is offering a colouring contest for those 12 and under.

Participants will receive drinks, cotton candy or popcorn and a chance to win prizes.

Mayor Randy Hope is hosting a floating concert in the “Grassy” area on Mitchell’s Bay July 2.

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Time to shift gears The mysteries of doing business in China seem a little less mysterious this week with news that a Chatham company has gone from product concept to showroom floor in a little over a year.

Titan Forklift last week took delivery of the first units of its custom-made forklifts assembled in China from parts made in North America and Japan.

By this time next year, the company could be making units in Chatham and employing local talent that has been underutilized since the last economic downturn.

The goal of Titan is not to be just another player in the field, but to be a dominant one, using Chatham-Kent talent and knowledge.

Jim Adams, company founder, assembled a team with business savvy on this side of the world and knowledge on the other.

In so doing, he accomplished more than a decade’s worth of municipal trips to China.

Taxpayers have been told for years about how important it is to establish long-term relationships and develop respect.

Adams’ team didn’t talk about it, they did it.

It’s time for a change in outlook in economic development strategy in which our municipal officials aid private enterprise instead of trying to do the job of that sector on their own.

Of course there are other local firms already doing business in China but this example should finally drive home the point that scarce municipal resources should be used where they can do the most good, not where they can fulfill political promises.

In the end, what matters to Chatham-Kent is what creates jobs.

It seems increasingly clear that if we want jobs, not promises; we need to change our direction. *** The lack of representation by CKHA officials at last week’s Sydenham District Hospital annual meeting underscores the fact that if the Alliance is to retain its tri-board governance model, CEO Colin Patey should not continue here.

When an employee has to communicate with his employer through emails and media releases, the relationship is irreconcilable.

Until such time as the provincial investigation into the governance and management of the CKHA is over, nothing can be settled but it’s obvious a new start would be best for the Alliance and the public’s perception of its activities.

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‘We are paramedics’ Editor’s Note: This is a condensed version of a letter to the editor that ran on our website last week. To read the entire letter, please visit chathamvoice.com.

Sir: Every time I tell someone what I do for a living I get the inevitable “What’s the worst thing you’ve seen?” And every time I have to relive a bunch of horrible moments I was witness to.

Why? Because I can’t choose.

Was it the time I had to pull a dead child from his mother’s arms in order to perform CPR? Maybe it was the time I had to tell an elderly man that the love of his life has died. Yes, died. I have to use that terrible word. I can’t tell him she passed away or is gone or is with God now.

We are taught to use the word “dead” or “died” in order to not confuse an already emotional situation.

These are only two of a thousand stories we as Chatham-Kent paramedics have witnessed. But

that’s not the worst of it.

Then there is the not-so horrifying.

How about the time I was attending to a child in the back of my unit and was struck by a car that did not heed the lights and sirens? I was in the hospital for longer than my patient.

Or dodging blood from the rag the intoxicated man was swinging around?

Yet, still not the worst of it.

Being disrespected daily from patients who abuse the health system. Those that are under the impression that if they call the ambulance for splinters and paper cuts that they can get a bed sooner.

Or the patient who is yelling at you that he pays your wages and is badgering you to do your job his way.

Or being called an “ambulance driver” and treated like a taxi despite your college degree and medical interventions.

Again, not the worst of it.

How about missing the birth of my nephew because I was working that holiday Monday?

Or not being able to attend my daughter’s dance recital because I had a late call.

Or maybe it’s being told you are “emotionally unavailable” because you’ve learned how not to get personally involved.

The worst of it? Being disregarded. Not being appreciated. Being made to feel irrelevant. Being treated as though we are replaceable. By those who are suppose to protect and guide us, by those who manage us and lead us, by those who are supposed to have the citizens’ best interest at heart.

Being treated as though what we do daily is not important. Our value being determined by a dollar amount.

By those making us beg to be seen and heard and explain why and how we make a difference.

Paramedics have always taken a back seat to

other emergency services, and we’ve always been content not being in the spotlight. We don’t see ourselves as heroes, nor do we want to. Because being recognized is not important to us, our patients are.

But to be disregarded?

Now that, that’s the worst of it.

We are not replaceable.

We knew we would see the good, the bad and the ugly. We knew we were going to sacrifice our families, our bodies and our sanity.

Yes, we love it. And no, not one of us would have done it differently. Why? Because we were made for this. We carry those burdens, those scars with pride. And when it gets too heavy, we hold each other up. We are each other’s family, friends, confidants. We are partners.

This is not our job. This is our calling. This is not what we do. This is who we are.

We are paramedics.

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Grateful to live in Canada “Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag.” – Alexander Solzhenitsyn I lived nearly seven years in the former Soviet Union in the 1990s. This was not an easy time in Russia as political upheaval left many without homes and jobs. I remember walking through empty grocery stores and seeing soldiers of the Red Army beg for food, being willing to trade their uniform belts or hats for loaves of bread.

Having been born and raised in a sheltered and quiet Canada, I entered young adulthood with an overseas journey to “find my adventure and fortune” with the added thought of helping those less fortunate along the way. I came home to Canada later with enough adventure to last a lifetime. I also came home rich in memories and friends.

On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act came into effect, creating the self-governing Dominion of Canada out of

John Norton three British colonies. Although this statute of the Parliament of the United Kingdom was only the first of several evolutionary steps toward independence for Canada, it is the date from which we generally measure the beginning of our national identity.

And so Canada Day, as we call it today, is a time for reflection on all that our forbearers have accomplished in creating this magnificent nation. It is a time to remember the freedoms, values and benefits we enjoy as Canadians.

I returned to Canada from Eastern Europe in 2001. I have been struck over these past 15 years about how great this land of the true north strong and free really is. It is a nation of

relative goodness and success when measured against almost any other; we enjoy peace and safety, healthy democratic institutions, corruption-free police and court systems, reliable and trustworthy banking, abundant food and housing, cultural richness, religious tolerance, accessible health care and education, and the right to live as one deems desirable – which can all be summed up as the “right to life, liberty and security of the person” as Section 7 of our Charter of Rights reminds us.

On this Canada Day I reflect on my country of Canada, my province of Ontario and my home of Chatham-Kent. I think of how Canadians come together to help each other during times of need, such as the recent Fort McMurray wildfire, Lac-Mégantic and the Calgary floods. I think of how Canadians have welcomed Syrian refugees who will be spending their first Canada Day among us. This all makes me proud to be Canadian.

I remember in 1995 standing on the southern

edge of the Caucasus Mountains looking north to the Georgian-Russian mountain border and into war-torn Chechnya.

Flashes of red and orange ominously lit up the cloudy night sky. What I thought at first was a distant lightning storm was explained to me as the far-off reflection of the Russian bombing and burning of Grozny, capital of Chechnya.

A few years later I remember learning of my good friend Nina Davidovich being kidnapped in Chechnya while providing humanitarian aid to the refugees in that province.

Nina spent six months in 2002 chained and in a hole in the ground which her captives made her dig herself. Luckily she was freed with the help of many friends.

I recently had occasion to correspond with Nina. Today she carries on work we did together in St. Petersburg (then Leningrad), overseeing a clinic for those suffering from the physical and unnecessary social

effects of life with AIDS in Russia.

Nina tells me that “many things have changed but nothing has changed” in Russia since the 1990s. There are now cell phones and expensive cars for the wealthy but the poor remain marginalized.

I miss Nina and the many friends I made in Russia.

I think that in Canada too it could be said that “many things have changed but nothing has changed.” The poor are still being helped. We still enjoy relative peace and safety. We still have amazing health care and education systems. We still have a remarkably resilient democracy.

Yes, in Canada “nothing has changed.” And I’m grateful.

• John Norton is the Chief Legal Officer for the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The views expressed in this column are personal only and are not the official positions of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

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Let the paramedics handle medical emergencies Sir: There are many aspects to explore fact is that there is no medical evidence when considering a change in the that a slight reduction in response delivery of land ambulance services, times like this will improve patient especially such a drastic shift as had outcomes from most medical emerbeen proposed for Chatham-Kent. gencies.

Cost is clearly an important considGiven the decline in the number of eration, but there is an issue that might fires overall, it would seem prudent for matter even more at the moment when you the fire service to find ways to increase the need to call an ambulance for yourself or a efficiency of their own service delivery rathfamily member. Which option will provide er than trying to find a role for themselves the highest quality emergency medical care on medical calls that are best addressed by for the residents of Chatham-Kent? professional paramedics.

The best pre-hospital care comes from Other Ontario municipalities have recprofessional paramedics who make patient ognized that the delivery of high quality care their full-time job. Only they will have pre-hospital care is best done independent the clinical acumen to go beyond blindly of the fire service. This makes sense: fires applying protocols to truly assess the paand medical emergencies have little in tient, devise a treatment plan, and continue common. Is there something different about care until transferring this responsibility Chatham-Kent that would make a blended at the hospital. Without routinely using all model work? I wouldn’t risk it. aspects of these skills, the skills will inevitably degrade.

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RCMP to ride in Dresden

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

It took eight years of asking, but the famed RCMP Musical Ride is making its way to Chatham-Kent this summer.

CK Racing Against Drugs is teaming up with the Dresden Agricultural Society to host the Musical Ride at the Dresden Raceway on Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.

Sharon Chapple, co-chair of CK Racing Against Drugs, said her organization is very pleased to get a positive response from the RCMP and to work with the Ag Society in bringing the event to the area.

Funds raised will help with the Racing Against Drugs (RAD) education program in Grade 5 at

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area schools. RAD is designed to educate kids about choosing healthier lifestyle choices.

The RCMP Musical Ride is performed by a troop of 32 riders and their horses, and the performance consists of intricate figures and drills choreographed to music.

The troop performs in up to 50 communities across Canada between the months of May and October.

According to Chapple, a part of the ride is a ceremonial salute, usually to a dignitary on the parade grounds. For this event, however, she said they want to open up the chance to be the recipient of the salute to all residents of Chatham-Kent

with a contest.

“We would like people to write one page about why you think you should receive the salute from the RCMP,” Chapple said. “I don’t want to correct you grammar, I want to hear from your heart. I want to hear that you care about our country; something

that personifies being Canadian.”

To enter the contest, entrants should write one page, either typed or hand-written and send it

by July 31 to Chapple at: Musical Ride Contest, 258 McNaughton Ave. E., Box 106, Chatham, ON N7L 2G8.

The winner will be notified by Aug. 15 and will be announced at that time.

Tickets for the event are $7 in advance, $10 at the door for adults, kids 5-12 pay $2 and kids under 5 are free. Doors open at 4 p.m., food concession is open at 5 p.m. and there is a pre-show at 6:30 p.m.

before the main event at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets can be purchased at Mighty Jim’s Variety Store on Grand Avenue East, Express Copies on Queen Street or here at The Chatham Voice newspaper (exact change, cash only) on Dover Street in Chatham

the best of both worlds – in-class and co-operative education.

The students went to four placements in Chatham-Kent – the McLauchlin Wellness Clinic in Blenheim, as well as Truly Green Nurseries, Eden Villa Retirement Resort and the Chatham-Kent

Public Health Unit in ChaHe could not believe the tham. student engagement, and The 15 students of the credits the four locations class were broken up into for going above and begroups of five and sent to yond to offer guidance the different location for and support.

14 sessions per placement. “”Having the students “After each placement, there is an intrusion on it would culminate with their business. They went a test on the unit,” MacIn-T:10”out of their way to teach tosh said. them about the workings

of their businesses and to show them their passion,” MacIntosh said. “The places would give the students responsibilities I didn’t expect them to do.

It wasn’t just make-work; it was important activities.

They took a chance on our students, and our students delivered.”

He added the students were required to write weekly journals about their experiences.

“That proved to me the success of the class because the students were so enthused,” he said. “They had experiences they never would have had sitting in a classroom.”

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The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Dresden this summer, as part of a Race Against Drugs fundraiser.

School’s blended course a hit for teacher

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Sometimes, the best education takes place outside of the classroom.

Just ask Chatham Christian School’s John MacIntosh. The teacher said this semester’s Grade 12 health science class got

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SDH sails on

Zonta hosts annual tour

CKHA big wigs don’t attend AGM

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

As it has for the past several months, the Sydenham District Hospital board will continue to steer a separate course for improving health care in its catchment area.

The entire board (Kris Lee, Sheldon Parsons, Herb John, Conrad Noel and George Lung)

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was re-elected for another term at the hospital’s annual general meeting last week.

The nearly 300 people at the meeting also approved a motion to allow the Walpole Island First Nations band council to appoint a member to the board. The corporation membership level is 539.

Rex Isaac was named to that position.

Lee said the election is an important distinction between SDH and the boards of Public General and St. Joseph’s hospitals that elect their boards behind closed doors.

“This vote gives us the licence to lead,” she said.

“We’re a beacon to small rural hospitals for the ministry if not to our neighbours to the south.”

PGH and St. Joseph’s have refused to meet with SDH for several months, a tone which continued when Alliance CEO Colin, Patey, CFO Sarah Padfield and auditors from KPMG failed to appear at the SDH meeting.

SDH board chair Sheldon Parsons said he was surprised since Patey, as an ex-officio member of the board is expected to attend

meetings and board by-laws require auditors’ attendance.

“Up until mid afternoon we were expecting CKHA staff here,” Parsons said.

“We were expecting the presentation of the financial statements. We were expecting presentations of other reports. We were expecting the auditors KPMG to be here to explain their auditing process and late this afternoon we learned that was not going to be the case.”

Patey issued a statement the day following the meeting stating that he didn’t attend because he wasn’t on the agenda and due to concerns expressed by the SDH board due to the potential for disrespectful or hostile questioning by the membership.

“With no role at the meeting and in consideration of the SDH board’s stated concern about disrespectful or hostile questioning, in the best interest of all parties, counsel concluded that the Alliance executive and auditor would not attend,” it stated.

Padfield and KPMG were listed on the agenda provided to those at the meeting.

Earlier this month the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, at the request of the Erie St. Clair LHIN, appointed Bonnie Adamson to investigate issues related

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Sandy Moon showcased her stunning backyard and art as part of the Zonta Club’s annual Pond & Garden tour on the weekend. For Sandy and husband Dan, this was their first year showing off their lush garden, and her second year displaying her artwork for the tour. This was the third annual event for the Zonta Club, featuring 10 local backyards

to the governance and management of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in the interest of public confidence.

Parsons said the SDH board has and will continue to fully cooperate with the investigation but will make no public comments about the process.

Those attending the meeting heard an update from Shore

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The SDH board is in the process of identifying community needs and partnerships.

“The board is very committed to repairing the damage and restoring the services that are reasonable and expected by the patients and the residents within the communities that we serve,” Parsons said.

He said the SDH board is simultaneously focusing on provincial funding and service guidelines as established for small rural hospitals.

“We believe we have a very important role to fill in meeting community needs and those of the ministry as well,” he said.

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Who’s having a bath?

Trenton Letourneau gets up close and personal with pooch Gracie Sunday just before the dog received a bath, as Caitlin Smith looks on. Employees from Telus and Koodo held a Day of Giving event on Sunday, with the Chatham-Kent Animal Centre as their charity of choice. Partnering with EnviroClean Car and Dog Wash, the employees not only washed more than 15 dogs, but also fed their owners by barbecuing up sausages and hot dogs. All of the proceeds went back to help the animals at the C-K Animal Centre as EnviroClean owners Jim and Dee Meurkes donated the use of their dog wash as well as all of the supplies to get the dogs squeaky clean. The event raised more than $200, an amount that Jim and Dee are matching.

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One for the books Over these past few months I’ve had the amazing opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a journalist at The Chatham Voice.

As a Grade 11 co-op student, I had no idea what to expect for my first day on the job back in February.

I remember learning a lot that week. Who knew there would be so many rules on how you write numbers?

Only two and a half hours every morning, I started off nice and easy.

Simple rewrites, I could handle that.

I was not, however, expecting to be interviewing anyone, much less be an author of an entire series. A few weeks later, the article I wrote showed up in the paper with my name just below the headline.

I began to feel like a real journalist.

From there I was writing articles all the time about the community,

Raquel Sa and I’ve loved doing it.

As my supervisor, Bruce Corcoran, taught me many things along the way. He is a great role model and great at what he does. I hadn’t really put much thought into choosing a career in journalism until now.

It’s been a pleasure to work with such a fun group of people. Whether it was advice on who not to marry, or how to write like a journalist, I definitely learned a lot here.

I’m sad to say goodbye, but I will never forget the experience and the wonderful people I met while doing my co-op placement here at The Voice.

The land of our ancestors

Every year, on the first day of July, Canada the nation celebrated the diamond jubilee celebrates its birthday with many of the Confederation. festivities across the country.

In 1980, Canadian patriotism was This occasion was first commemorated proclaimed loud and clear as the song in 1868, at which time Canadians were O Canada, written a century earlier, was invited to mark the first anniversary of adopted as the national anthem. Two years the Confederation. This event became later, the Constitution Act was passed an official holiday on July 1, 1879, when and Canada became a wholDominion Day was officially proclaimed. ly independent nation. This was the ideal moment to This proclamation was initially received rename the annual celebrawith little enthusiasm, as many Canadians tion of Confederation, which were still very much attached to the is now known as Canada British Empire. However, by the fiftieth Day. anniversary of Confederation, in 1917, Canadians had be co me rather more Since then the event has delighted with the occasion, and the first become a great Canadian Dominion Day celebrations were held on tradition, and every year, in Parliament Hill. Ten years later, any kind of weather, hundreds of thousands of Canadians come together to celebrate their history and their rich cultural and natural heritage. Dressed in red and white, they congregate together at parks, homes, and city centres to observe the day Every year Canadians get together at all kinds with pride and joy. of festivities to celebrate their heritage.

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Friday, July 1, 2016 • Canada Day at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Kitchen will be closed but BBQ will be open on the patio.

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

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Saturday, July 2, 2016 • Meat draw and dance at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.

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Sunday, July 3, 2016 • Trent Severn back for a second year at Two Creeks Conservation Area, just north of Wheatly at 6:30pm. Come out for an evening of wonderful country musicianship. An audience favourite.

Monday, July 4, 2016 • CKFG presents “A Brilliant Young Mind” at the Capitol Theatre. There is one showing at 7:00pm. Get in free with this years pass or $10 cash at the door.

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

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 • Rotary Bingo Night in the West Lounge at 7:00pm at Meadow Park, 110 Sandy St., Chatham.

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

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 •Entertainer Richard Sennema will be in the West Lounge at 6:00pm at Meadow Park, 110 Sandy St., Chatham.

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

Thursday, June 30, 2016 • Open Euchre and bingo at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.

Open euchre at 1:00pm and bingo starts at 7:00pm.

Friday, July 8, 2016 • Cold plate lunch at BR.243 Royal Canadian Legion, Ridgetown. Sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary from 11:00am2:00pm. $7 each.

Saturday, July 9, 2016 • Merlin Legion 5th Annual Car Show.

BBQ lunch, vendors, 50/50, prizes, town wide yard sale, live music. Registration at 10:00am.

• Meat draw and dance the The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draws from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Dance from 4:30pm-9:30pm featuring Unity.

Sunday, July 10, 2016 • Bingo at BR. 243 Royal Canadian Legion, Ridgetown. Sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Entry fee $10, includes 4 cards. Jackpot $200.

• Merlin Legion Jamboree, 2 Stanley St., Merlin. Doors open at 2:00pm. Bring your instruments. Host bank “The Marquis”.

Admission $4/person. Homemade Food.

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Chatham Lawn Bowling Club invites everyone to try Lawn Bowling, every Mon., Wed, & Thurs at 6:45pm in Tecumseh Park.

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 Green Field Ethanol, 275 Bloomfield Road on Mondays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.

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Chatham’s Greg Payne browses a recent copy of The Chatham Voice during a vacation stop in Cologne, Germany. Greg and his wife Christina went on a cruise of the Rhine River, and decided to give our paper a bit of international flair.

Thanks to Ruth, Greg and Christina!

As many readers are well aware, I love to barbecue. Ruth Draper, one of our most loyal Voice readers, certainly knows it.

Last week, Ruth popped in to give me a present. Out of a blue bag she pulled “Guy on Fire,” a book of grilling, tailgating, camping, you name it, by TV chef Guy Fieri.

Awesome!

I like Guy’s show “Diners, DriveIns and Dives” on TV, and think he’d be a fun guy to cook with sometime.

While that will likely never happen, I’ve got a big book of recipes and advice to draw upon.

I’ll let my wife know right now that she shouldn’t be surprised to find me asleep in the recliner with the book open in my lap, a smile on my face, mumbling details about a particular grilling recipe.

One of those might be for his Pig Patties. Let’s just say it involves a cheese sauce, a “donkey” sauce, bacon, and a lot of beef. I might have to downsize the half-pound burger portions or else risk a meat coma.

There are about 130 recipes in this book, and I plan on trying a heck of a lot of them, including more than a few of the veggie offerings, such as Crispy Zucchini Planks with Parmesan and Aoli.

Thanks again, Ruth!

In terms of barbecuing, it’s always great to meet and chat

Bruce Corcoran with people who like to cook and smoke in their backyards as I do.

I met Christina and Greg Payne a few years back when we were all on the Relay for Life committee together. That same summer, I got a Big Green Egg, and learned that the Paynes had one too.

We share photos of grilling successes on social media, and pass the word when we discover sweet deals on meat. Trust me, when a huge hunk of pork is on sale for $1.99 a pound or less, we want to know about it!

The couple recently returned from a river cruise vacation along the Rhine River. I saw some great photos on social media.

But then a few images popped up in my e-mail inbox, courtesy of Christina. They were of Greg reading The Chatham Voice ... in Cologne, Germany!

Greg and Christina are avid readers of The Voice, but it was so cool to see them take the paper with them on their vacation and think to snap a few pictures for us!

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St. Clair Technologies celebrates 65 years

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

A commitment to constant evolution and a belief that its employees are its strength are the reasons behind the success of St. Clair Technologies according to President Charlie Hess.

Current and former employees gathered at the firm’s Wallaceburg head office last week to celebrate its 65th anniversary.

Hess, the third generation of his family to lead the business, said although the firm has an office in Arizona and a manufacturing facility in Sonora, Mexico, Wallaceburg remains home.

“The strength of our company is the people who have been with us a long time,” he said.

“We have very knowledgeable people who know their products.”

The company, which designs and manufactures electric wiring harnesses primarily for the automotive industry, is approaching annual sales of $100 million and has 1,000 employees.

It was founded as St. Clair Tool

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and Die but gradually moved into the wiring business. It changed its name to St. Clair Technologies in 1996.

At one time it employed more than 500 manufacturing employees in Wallaceburg, however, that portion of the business moved to Mexico as part of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Act) 20 years ago.

Jim Blake/The Chatham Voice “Competitive pressures drove Jody Pilon, Charlie Hess and Randy Hess hold one of the automotive wiring harnesses designed by St. Clair the business there,” he said.

Technologies of Wallaceburg. The firm recently celebrated 65 years in business.

The Wallaceburg office has 18 employees who handle re“If it’s a rolling vehicle, we personnel makes it a model firm St. Clair occupies a unique which is held in high regard. search, design and costing of wire it,” he said. place in the community due to 4.5 x 7.714 Coun. Carmen McGregor said its local roots and longevity. products as well as information Hess said the company’s aptechnology services and ac- proach to what he called counting. “proactive value added Hess said he sees a bright fu- engineering exercises” ture for the business as vehicles means it is constantly continue to become more elec- refining its processes to tronically sophisticated. save its customers mon“The more things become elec- ey. tronic, the more we need to conChatham-Kent econect. It’s more content.” nomic development offiIn addition to the automotive cer Geoff Wright said St. sector that accounts for half the Clair’s highly qualified firm’s sales, it has branched out into wiring for marine use, trucks, buses by Gary and recently, the Patterson aerospace industry.

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THE LITTLE GREEN JUG…REGAL BEAGLE was the winner of the “Little Green Jug” at Dresden Raceway on Sunday.

DASH LEADER…After winning five races last week and four more this week Tyler Borth is the leading driver at Dresden Raceway with 15 trips to the winner’s circle.

OH BABY…There were two local two-year-old that raced that raced at Dresden, SPORTSCRAZY, owned and trained by Greg Drew of Merlin and MY GREEK PRINCESS owned by Jim Napper and Steve Girard of Bothwell and trained by Cathy Gaudreau each brought home paycheques from the fifth race.

JACKPOT…The largest payout of the day was the ninth race triactor combination of 6-3-7 that paid $1,285.40.

PICKING THEM UP AND PUTTING THEM DOWN… DISTINCTIV SEAN clocked the fastest mile of the day in the second race of 1:59 flat SIX FIGURES…With today’s win in the seventh race, 11-year-old, MAGNUM SEELSTER rolled his lifetime earnings to over $100,000. His share of the purse was $1,600 which puts him at $100,371 in lifetime earnings BIG DAY ON CANADA DAY…Ontario Sire Stakes ThreeYear-Old Trotting Fillies will be in town this Friday as each division will race for $18,000 as well Dresden Raceway will have Racing Under Saddle races. Canada Day will also features tons of Red and White Giveaways as well as an 8ft Cake decorated like a Canadian Flag that will be cut and served to patrons.

The Tradition Continues Sunday, July 3, 2016 Post Time 1:30PM

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39 Droop 40 1,000 kilograms 43 Popeye’s strengthener 47 Floret veggie 49 Wolf ’s look 50 Adam and Eve’s third son 51 Arctic diving bird 52 Leeway 53 Stage show 54 Ball prop 55 Henhouse output

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16 Ratatouille ingredient 18 Carrot cousin 20 Redhead’s secret?

21 With it 22 Petrol 23 Discard 26 Salad base 30 Gorilla

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9 Not “fer” 10 German city 11 One side of the Urals 17 Converse 19 Pinch 22 Jewel 23 Pouch 24 Bookkeeper (Abbr.)

25 Civil War soldier 26 Falsehood 27 Grecian vessel 28 Gear tooth 29 Ram’s mate 31 Time of your life?

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