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So far the group has held one meeting and has more than 100 members Plans for a next year’s on its Facebook site, ChaCanada Day festivities thamCanadaDay. “There’s a lot of enthusiare already underway according to event chair- asm,” he said. “We want to build a strong commitman Chris Glassford. “We’re looking at a fire- tee that is always looking works display June 30th, at least two years ahead. We want this to and a full day of be sustainable.” activities at TeGlassford said cumseh Park on fireworks won’t Canada Day,” he be held in Tecumsaid. seh Park for a vaGlassford, the riety of reasons. owner of Glass“Given the fact ford Productions, that the park said he stepped and part of the forward because neighbourhood of a lack of activities this year. Chris Glassford is heavily treed and the area itself Mary Reaume, owner of the Bar Out is small, we think someBack, who will co-chair place more open is much the event, has joined him. better for viewing and “It’s great that (Cha- safety,” he said. “The firetham-Kent-Essex MP) works companies we’ve Dave VanKestern was spoken to agree.” He said freeing the park able to put something together at the last minute so it can be used July 1 but I think a community makes sense from a logiswide effort to comple- tics viewpoint as well. Bruce Corcoran/The Chatham Voice Tex Robert Jr. of the Kentucky Smokehouse showcases a rack of ribs ready for serving at the annual Chatham Rib Fest. ment that is doable,” he Continued on page 2 The Louisville, Kentucky native said he loves coming to Canada. See story on page 2. said. Run Date: June 30, 2016 Chatham Wallaceburg Courier (10.33" x 2.00") Full Colour EOR#7583 By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
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Group embraces cultural diversity By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Chatham-Kent’s Asian-Canadian Cultural Association, dormant for a number of years, is back in action. The association, which actually began in 1975, held its first event in years on the weekend, an informal picnic in Chatham’s Kingston Park. About 100 Asian-Canadians attended the event, enjoying a diverse meal of various cultural dishes, as well as pizza for the kids. “We have diverse food for diverse people,” group spokesman Maru Lakshmanan said. “We welcome everyone.” He and the other event organizers were pleased with the turnout. Jarnail Gahunia said the club was previously quite strong in Chatham-Kent, but as key members moved away over the years, it went quiet.
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Maru Lakshmanan of the Asian-Canadian Cultural Association enjoys a meal with about 100 others at a picnic in Kingston Park on Saturday.
But with an influx of new families to the area in recent years, it made sense to get the association going again, Lakshmanan said. “It’s a good thing for Chatham. There are many cultures
here,” he said. Gahunia said the association will hold other celebrations in the future, and plans to be active in the community. “We owe the people who made this country so great. It’s
our duty to make this country better too,” he said. Anyone interested in learning more about the association can contact Rafi Veettil, the group’s president, at 519-4013162.
sense for them to be able to set up as much as possible ahead of time.” Glassford said he wants the
day’s celebration to reflect Canada’s values as a nation. “We want to be inclusive, we want everyone to come and we want everyone to have a good time,” he said. “What could be more Canadian than that?”
He said the committee will meet again later this month but a firm date hasn’t been set. The committee is looking for volunteers. Anyone interested in helping can message the group through its Facebook site or by emailing ckcanadaday@hotmail.com.
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Courtney Wells, lead singer of the Jessika Rabbit Band, lets loose during the third annual Kinstock music festival Saturday in Dresden, accompanied by dancers from Erin’s Dance Club. Despite threatening weather, the event was attended by a crowd estimated at 1,300 to 1,400 people. While the day was dominated by local acts, veteran Canadian rockers Sloan closed the show. Funds raised at Kinstock are used by the Dresden Kinsmen Club for community projects.
It’s pit spittin’ time for Blenheim’s Cherry Fest By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
The chairman of Cherry Fest is hoping for a big turnout at this year’s event and he has a message for competitors in the annual pit-spitting contest – he wants his title back. “I’m going for it,” said JP Huggins, with a laugh. “I was worn out from everything last year and I couldn’t give it my best. I’m going to be ready this time.” That kind of good-natured fun is what Cherry Fest is all about, said Huggins, who considers chairing the event is a huge honor. “It’s something I love do-
ing,” he said. “I remember coming up here as a teen, when I was dating my future wife, times when I’ve brought my parents; it’s just a really fun time.” Huggins said an estimated 30,000 people attend the three-day event that begins Thursday. “We don’t keep official attendance because there’s no fee to get in but the downtown is just packed.” Despite what many believe was the highest attendance in a decade, Huggins said the committee is always looking for ways to improve the event. “We have a new midway firm in this year with all kinds of new rides, we have a best-dressed
pet contest, with a cherry theme of course and we’ve extended the ride all day bracelets so they’re good until closing time at 10 p.m.” Pet contest enquiries should be sent to Huggins at jonpaulhuggins@gmail. com. He said the Downtown Blenheim Business Improvement Association that sponsors the event always has huge deals on merchandise. “People know it’s a chance to showcase our beautiful little town so they go all out,” he said. The event begins Thursday at 9 a.m. with the midway, all day shopping, live dancers, gym-
nastics demonstrations and free entertainment. Friday will see more of the same as well as tryouts for the cherry pit-spitting contest from three to five p.m., a pie eating contest at 6 p.m. and then the popular Cherryoke signing contest from 7 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, in addition to midway and shopping, the Blenheim Horticultural Society will hold its container garden contest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., cherry pit spitting qualifying will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and at 12:30 p.m., the cherry pit-spitting contest takes place. For more information, visit cherryfest.ca.
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Kids interact with C-K cops at camp
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
A dozen kids from four different communities in Chatham-Kent took part in the annual Cop Camp last week. The 12 and 13 year olds, from Chatham, Wallaceburg, Dresden and Blenheim, met daily at the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village to learn about the various elements and areas of expertise of policing. Const. Renee Cowell of the Chatham-Kent Police Service said the annual camp is a
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The lost promise of the Avro Arrow
great story,” form of cost said Marc-An- “It’s a big what-if. It cutting and a dre Valiquette, had potential and with lack of market. “In March of Although it’s been nearly 60 author of four new engines planned 1958, Diefenyears since its last flight, the books on the for it, the world speed baker won a story of the Avro Arrow still plane. “People like record was in reach.” huge majority holds a strong fascination for mystery and - Marc-Andre Valiquette and since the Canadians. Arrow wasn’t “It has all the qualities of a conspiracy theories and the history of being really pushed by the the Arrow has plenty Canadian Air Force, it beof both.” came an easy target,” he by Gary Valiquette will be one said. “There were five or six Patterson of the guest speakers at American aerospace compathis year’s Flight Fest nies and the American govSTREAKING…MAGNUM SEELSTER is on a roll. to be held Friday, July ernment wasn’t going to buy The 11-year-old Intrepid Seelster won his fourth 22 at the Capitol The- something from a Canadian in a row today for owner/trainer Doug Currie and atre. firm so there wasn’t a market driver Tyler Borth. The Arrow (officially for it.” T-MINUS 10 AND COUNTING…Driver Mark known as the Avro CFAlthough the plane was Williams won two races today and is just 10 wins 105 Arrow) was devel- reportedly preparing to shy of rolling past the 5,000 win mark. Williams oped in 1957 as a su- challenge both speed and has been a staple driver at Dresden for over 30 personic jet interceptor. altitude records of the day, years. AMERICAN INVASION…Three horses with Considered by many Valiquette said its true potenAmerican ownership interests visited the winner’s to be technologically tial remains unknown. circle today at Dresden Raceway. PERFECT POSsuperior to jets used by “It’s a big what-if,” he said. ER, BARBIES BELLE and INTRIGUED INTENDED the United States and “It had potential and with were all winners today for the red, white and blue. the Soviet Union, the new engines planned for it, BIG BUCKS…The biggest payout of the day was project was scrapped the world speed record was the eighth race triactor. The 8-3-4 triactor paid by the Diefenbaker in reach.” $395.00. government in 1959 on An even bigger issue than TY ONE ON…Leading dash driver, Tyler Borth, a day known as Black the demise of the plane was scored two wins on the day which pushes him to Friday in Canadian that its cancellation virtually 21 victories on the year. The closest driver to him aviation history. destroyed the Canadian aviain the standings is Andy Moore with 11. Theories that the projtion industry. WE CAN HANDLE THIS…The total on-track ect was scuttled due “We lost much more than a handle at Dresden Raceway after 8 cards of racing is $163, 737, which equates to $20,467 to pressure from the plane,” he said. per day…the 2016 numbers are up over $1,200 Continued on page 5 United States were fuper card of racing. eled by the manner in which the government “We lost much more than ordered that all parts, a plane. Fifteen thousand Sunday, July 17, 2016 plans, production people lost their jobs diequipment and techniPost Time 1:30PM rectly and another 10,000 cal data be destroyed. Valiquette said key sub-contractors were put factors in the plane’s out of work. We never demise were a federal recovered.” government that had - Marc-Andre Valiquette been elected on a platBy Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
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Downtown in the City kicks off Friday By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
Hoping to capitalize on an idea that has worked elsewhere, the Historic Chatham BIA is launching a “Downtown in the City” promotion. “It’s a simple concept,” said BIA spokesman Clair Culliford. “We have a beautiful downtown but we need to remind people of that. We’re going to hold a special event the third Friday of every month to bring people to the core for some fun, great shopping and activities for the whole family.” The series kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. with displays at the Downtown Chatham Centre commons featuring Freistadt Market Farm, the Chatham-Kent and Lambton Children’s Water Festival, Autism Ontario, the Dresden Agricultural Society
and C-K Racing Against Drugs. Culliford will be reciting comic verses including The Creation of Sam McGee and The Shooting of Dan McGrew by Robert W. Service at his business, the Veranda. The evening will conclude with a performance by singer Brooklyn Roebuck and the group Buck Twenty at the Capitol Theatre. “It’s exciting to see so many downtown businesses participating with their own sales and events,” Culliford said. “We have about 20 places involved so there will be something for everyone.” Businesses participating include Lady Blackbird Boutique, Enchantment Bridal, Bud
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Arrow author speaks at Flight Fest Continued from page 4
“Fifteen thousand people lost their jobs directly and another 10,000 sub-contractors were put out of work. We never recovered.” Valiquette said many of the top engineers who played key roles in the
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Pull plug on council involvement Despite or perhaps because of the success of Grassy 2 Rock, the event should be turned over to a private group or a committee of citizens as soon as possible. The July 2 event brought hundreds of boats to a live concert at the Mitchell’s Bay sandbar. There was plenty of music, fun and entertainment followed by rave reviews from those who attended. There will be another event Labour Day Weekend and it promises to be even larger. It was a good thing and we hope it continues. The event, however, was largely sponsored by a group of wind energy companies and personally spearheaded by Mayor Randy Hope. It also received the endorsement of council as a municipal event. Along with that endorsement, many would argue, is responsibility and liability. With such close ties to the mayor’s office, continued sponsorship will illicit concern that sponsorship equals preferred status with the municipality. Given the fact that on Canada Day weekend, there were various other activities that did not have council’s endorsement, such an opinion isn’t farfetched. Nor is it unreasonable for other groups to come forward and seek the mayor and council’s support in finding sponsorship for their Canada Day events. If council so chooses, there may be room for some funding given that next year will be Canada’s 150th birthday, however, such support can’t be limited to the personal preferences of elected officials. As well, there is a strong perception that without the clout of the mayor, the thousands of dollars of sponsorship money necessary for the event wouldn’t have happened. Earlier this year, the mayor and senior staff were cleared of any conflict of interest regarding the Capitol Theatre following a two-year OPP investigation. We don’t need more allegations of private industry cozying up to the mayor or council. Wind farms have and will make millions of dollars in Chatham-Kent. They also contribute significant dollars to community groups and have sponsored many initiatives from the Chatham Santa Claus Parade to the South Kent Wind Community Fund. They are free to support whatever cause they so choose and should be thanked for their help. There is nothing wrong with the mayor volunteering his time making the floating concert an annual event. He should do so as a private citizen.
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Opinion
Gas ban makes no sense Sir: I noted in recent news reports our provincial government plans to replace gas with hydro and other alternative energy sources, according to a document leaked to the press in this province. Though I think it’s a crazy idea, we only have to look at the fact that our Canadian governments in some sense have tried to be trendsetters in the world of environmental politics, trying to lead the
way in saving our earth from doom as a result of world wide pollution poisoning our planet. Canadian leaders seem to think we are expected to take the lead and show the world how we are supposed to save ourselves from extinction. I suppose the environmentalists would probably say that is the truth of the matter. All the same, I think
forcing people and businesses in this province that already rely on natural gas to change over to other energy sources is not very wise, to say the least. I understand that the provincial government wants to overhaul buildings to get rid of our gas units in apartment buildings, for instance. This is an inconvenient idea as far as I’m concerned.
If the government wants to sink money into new environmentally wise buildings and businesses that have not already been developed, perhaps that is good. To expect the rest of us, though, in existing businesses, homes, and apartments to change over to new energy, to me anyway, makes no sense, dollars and cents or otherwise. Frank Doyle Chatham-Kent
Investigator has tough task ahead Sir: Recently, I attended the Annual General Meeting for the Sydenham District Hospital Corporation. There was quite a crowd in attendance, but there were absences. The CEO did not attend this meeting. To all appearances, it seems the CKHA leadership sent no other staff person in the CEO’s stead. The KPMG auditors also chose not to attend. Thus, the SDH membership was left without any
CKHA financial or executive staff when looking at the financial report. The CEO reports to the three boards that comprise the Alliance – the “Tri-Board” of CKHA. He is their employee. Attendance at Annual General Meetings is normally part of the responsibilities of a CEO. The appearance to me and to our community is that the CKHA leadership does not have
appropriate respect for us. This continues to be a serious problem that must be addressed by the investigator that has been appointed by the Health Minister. The actions of the CEO of CKHA do not serve the people of Chatham-Kent. Everyone in the community deserves to be confident in the hospital campuses that serve them.
We need a CEO who will work with all three Boards, to come to decisions that work for all the people of Chatham-Kent equally. The government-appointed investigator, Ms. Bonnie Adamson, will need to look closely at the serious leadership problems in the CKHA. We wish her well. Shirley Roebuck Co-Chair CKHC Chair W-WIFN HC
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Local anglers capture tourney By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
The third time was a charm for local fishermen Dave Demers and Chris Sherman as they pocketed more than $7,000 at the Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open bass tournament. After finishing third the first year and second last year, the pair bested 40 other teams to take home first place with a total of 45.57 pounds of bass. “It took a lot of work,” Sherman said. “We had a lot of different conditions to work with.” After a scorching hot day Friday with temperature and humidex readings reaching into the upper 30s, Saturday saw cooler weather and an increase in winds. “It was totally flat the first day,” Demers said. “Once it flattened out it got very slow. Saturday was quite a bit windier.” Demers said the pair only caught one fish after 10 a.m. either day. They used a slow-moving drop shot bait
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and stuck to one particular area. “We’re going to keep that spot in our back pockets,” he said with a laugh. The duo also won a prize for the biggest fish on Saturday at 5.43 pounds. The largest fish of the tournament was a 5.53-pound whopper landed by the team of Mark Piche and Erick Hodgins on Friday. The team of Ken Robinson and Paul Bryn finished second at 41.24 pounds and Jeff Gibson and Dan Mason (leaders after the first day) were third at 40.10 pounds. For a full list of results, visit our website at chathamvoice.ca. Committee member Tom Beaton was pleased with the success of the tournament. “We more than doubled the number of teams last year, we have great sponsorship, starting with Canadian Tire and we’re on our way up,” he said. A total of 337 fish were weighed with a total weight of 1098 pounds. Only two fish
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Dave Demers (left) and Chris Sherman took home the top prize at this year’s Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open bass tournament. More than 40 teams spent two days fishing and caught more than 1,000 pounds of bass which were released back into the bay.
died during the event. Carol Anne Belanger, also a member of the organizing group, said she had several potential sponsors approach her during the tournament. “This is such a community event, we have a great organizing group and volunteers from right across the area,” she said. “It’s a tribute to their hard work that this event is what it is.”
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Sports
Dresden Saddle Club riding high Membership growing, with people coming from as far as Windsor
By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
With a brand new show ring, a strong and growing membership and a committed executive and volunteer base, the future of the Dresden Saddle Club looks as bright as a polished belt buckle. The club held its first show of the season with more than 50 riders competing in a variety of events. Club vice-president Jenn Pietens said the allbreed club, founded in 1999, has more than 100 members, some from as far away as Windsor. “People like the atmosphere at our club,” she said. “Sandra (Satchell, the club president) is able to keep things running on a smooth basis so everyone is able to enjoy their horses and have fun.” The club has members of virtually every age group but is particularly interested in young people. “They’re the future, and they have so much energy and enthusiasm,” she said. One such person is 16-year-old Jayden Mallette of Wallaceburg who took a job at age 14 to be able to afford her horse. “Colby was injured in a trailer accident before I knew him and he had a bunch of problems with his back and stuff,” she said. “The stable he was at was closing and I didn’t want him to go to the wrong place so I bought him.” In addition to working at a fast-food restaurant, she works off part of Colby’s board at his current stable. The club hosted a high school challenge for young riders on June 4. Sue Shaw of Wallaceburg, a club member for several years, just got her latest horse “Happy” just days before the competition. “I just got him Wednesday,” she said. “I’m leasing him from a friend in Windsor. His registered
name with the American Quarterhorse Association is Quixote’s Nuance.” Although she only had a couple of rides with Happy, the duo finished third in the Adult Western Pleasure category. Shaw said horse owners share a love of animals that creates lasting bonds of friendship. “My friend from Windsor took me to Tennessee to trail ride with her last October. I rode one of her Tennessee walkers in the mountains. What a treat. We rode every day for six days. I’ll never forget it.” Not only do members compete locally, there are those who have done well in national and international competition. “Club members have competed in the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio,” she said. “Everyone takes something on an individual basis,” she said. “It’s about enjoying your horse and doing something you care about. You don’t have to want to go to the congress to be part of the club.” Pietens said the club operates a concession stand during competitions and there is no charge for anyone who wants to come out and watch at its facility adjacent to the Dresden Raceway. The group holds fundraising events and depends on sponsors that include Sentry Fire & Safety, Chatham Police Association, McGrail’s Farm Equipment, Harold North Trucking, Rubies Inc. (Gifts & Engraving), Royal Bank-King StreetChatham, Bridget Goldsmith, Star Trucking, Dresden Foodland, Hair Tree Therapy, Equine Retreat and Zoula Stables. The next competition is Sunday, June 26 at 9 a.m. The judge for this show is Steve Preszcator. Other show dates are July 31 and August 21. For more information about the club, visit dresdensaddleclub.weebly. com/
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Sixteen-year-old Jayden Mallette of Wallaceburg is all smiles following her horsemanship competition on her registered paint, two-year old Colby.
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Flag football gaining popularity By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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Ages 5-15 compete on the same field in flag football here in Chatham. The sport is gaining popularity, to the point where organizers are now set to offer a fall league in addition to its spring league.
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With the rapid expansion come a lot of rookie players. “Since we’ve doubled in size, half the league is trying it for the first time,” he said. He hopes to continue to expand the league as more and more kids discover the sport. And that starts in the fall. For anyone interested, they can reach Reynolds at 519-350-6647 or via e-mail at flagfb@hotmail.com. There is also a Facebook page – Chatham-Kent Kids Flag Football League – where Reynolds keeps parents up to date. He even posts player of the week polls. “I want the kids to feel like it’s their own little football world,” he said, adding he does stats for the league and takes hundreds of photos each week. Cost is $60 per player, and that includes a jersey. Teams in the spring league play 15 games. “I want to make it about playing a sport, not about the money,” Reynolds said.
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The Arts
Deery among world’s elite in stamp collecting lock Holmes. Deery, a retired Wallaceburg secondary school teacher won not one but two major awards at the prestigious New York World Stamp Show in June against some of the top stamp collectors in the world. “It was extraordinary to be even selected to exhibit,” he said. “It sounds like a cliché but I was just happy to be there. I would have been tickled pink to have gotten a bronze.” Instead, he took home a “large vermeil” (two points below gold) and a special award presented by the Collectors’ Club of Chicago. Deery’s exhibit focused on World War Two and censorship and demonstrated the many
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Wallaceburg area stamp collector Mike Deery shows some of the awards and memorabilia from the New York World Stamp show held last month. His entry, dealing with military censorship of the mail in the Second World War, earned the only award given to a Canadian.
standards,” he said. Deery has been collecting stamps for more than sixty years and got into the habit the way most children did when he was young. “I started when I was eight years old,” he said. “I’d soak them off the paper and paste them in a stamp album. I’ve taken it much more seriously in the past 20 years.” He said he once had tens of thousands of stamps but his collection is now around the 500 mark. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK “When you FREE DELIVERY IN CHATHAM start off you want a worldwide collection but at some ALWAYS THERE FOR CARE point you realSERVING CHATHAM-KENT SINCE 2013 ize it’s just not 141 Richmond St., Chatham possible so most (beside Schinkels Gourmet Meats) philatelists (one term used for collectors) begin to narrow their ATTENTION SENIORS & ODB ELIGIBLE! focus.” We waive $6.11 on all Deery’s interest ODB Eligible Prescriptions in censorship, suspended mail *If ODB Co-Pay $6.11 or $4.11 letters returned You pay only $0 to sender, *If your ODB Co-Pay is $2.00 turned him into You pay $0 with us!! an expert in the field and the auTRANSFERRING PRESCRIPTIONS IS thor of the most AS EASY AS 1 ... 2 ... 3! comprehensive We Will Take Care Of It! book on the subSAVE ON YOUR Join us Today and ject. PRESCRIPTION Take Advantage of our MEDICINE! Written in 2011, Great Services! it sold out and a second version WE ACCEPT ALL DRUG PLANS updated in 2015 Weekly Dosette Package at no cost!! has virtually Free Medical Profile check done the same. “I only have Insulin Pen Needle 100/ $25.99 three left. I have
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at the time,” he said. Although the use of postage has declined, interest in stamp collecting has increased. “With more people retiring and going back to hobbies they may have had as a child, the interest is picking up,” he said. “I used to be able to pick up items particular to my area of interest two or three times a month, now I’m lucky to get a new piece once or twice a year.” A member of the Wallaceburg and Kent County stamp clubs, Deery said collecting is a great hobby that can be enjoyed in isolation or in a group setting. “It’s a great rainy day hobby or a winter past time,” he said. He said more than a quarter of a million visitors attended the eight-day show that attracted media attention from newspapers, major American television networks and MacLean’s magazine. It included a display of the 1856 British Guiana 1-cent magenta stamp, and music legend John Lennon’s stamp collection, which he started when he was a child. Deery saw some of the show but with more than 70,000 pages of exhibits, he didn’t get to everything. “It gives me something to look forward to in Boston in 2026,” he laughed.
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Relay honours top fundraisers By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
The top fundraising teams and individuals from this year’s recent Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, were honoured this week. At the CCS office in Chatham, staff member and Relay organizer Krissy Rioux gave out ribbons and certificates to the top corporate, community and youth teams, as well as individuals who raised the most money for the event. Geeks With Sneaks, a team made up of Union Gas employees, has been a part of Relay for Life for 12 years, and this year raised just over $8,000. Saw Dust, the top community team comprised mostly of members of the Griffieon family, brought in $6,220. The top youth team award went to the team from Ecole secondaire catholique de Pain Court, Frenchies Frying Cancer, who raised over $4,026. To date, this year’s Relay for Life has raised $86,000 with 374 participants. While Rioux said they are pleased with the amount, they are still about $30,000 short of their goal of $115,100 to fund vital cancer support services in our community and Canada’s
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The Canadian Cancer Society handed out top fundraising awards for its recent Relay for Life event. Teams Geeks With Sneaks, Frenchies Frying Cancer, Sawdust and The Guardian Angels earned accolades.
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Life
It’s all about the people One of the awesome elements of my job is the different people I meet. Take Tex Robert Jr. for example. I slipped over to Chatham Rib Fest Friday to take a few photos. When I got out of the truck after parking at the Cultural Centre, my nose came under assault. Five rib stands smoking up rack after rack of ribs, and all the smoke drifting out of the park and across the parking lot where I was. Pure sensory heaven. I slid between two of the stands and turned to see who or what would catch my eye. It was a who, and it was a large man from Louisville, Kentucky – Tex Robert Jr. – taking care of rib business for the Kentucky Smokehouse. The frontman had three racks of ribs going, and his efforts drew the interest of passersby, for sure. As we chatted, I learned he was a proud grandfather – “grandpappy” in his words – and he loved coming to Canada, particularly Chatham. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran said he enjoys the people in our community. And he knows his ribbing. I took home a sample pack of ribs and everyone in the office gave a rib-saucy smile and a thumbs up. Those ribs go in the
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Speaking of people, I had the pleasure of attending the Asian-Canadian Cultural Association’s picnic on the weekend in Kingston Park. I’m not sure you could meet a friendlier group of folks, or ones any prouder to live in Canada. After chatting with several, and taking photos, I could not leave without trying a plate of various cultural dishes. Spicy? Yes. But nothing over the top. And talk about flavour! I thank the group for the hospitality and the
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tasty sampling. As I looked around Kingston Park, it was cool to see how busy it was on Saturday. The Lupus walk had taken place there earlier in the day, but while I was there, members of Theatre Kent held a picnic in one pavilion, a large family birthday party was taking place in another, right beside the Asian-Canadian gathering. That’s hundreds of people, not to mention the families just there to enjoy the splash pad or the walking trails, and it was still no problem to get a parking spot. I realize the price tag on revamping that park was steeper than initially budgeted, but it really is a great spot in our municipality. Drive-thru faux pas
I don’t always barbecue, especially for a late lunch mid-week. But maybe I should. Other alternatives aren’t always a simple affair. Silly drive-thru moment: As I was next in line at a drive-thru in town recently for a late lunch – one of the drivethrus with two lanes – I laughed at the guy in front of me. He leaned out of his truck, took off his sunglasses and placed his order. Who does that? And then I promptly one-upped him.
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Tex Robert of the Kentucky Smokehouse rib team works the sauce into a rack of ribs on the grill during Chatham’s Rib Fest on the weekend.
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Monday, July 18, 2016 • Senior Euchre is at The Chatham Legion, William & colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016 • Cam Denomy will be at Meadow Park, 110 Sandy St., Chatham on the front patio at noon. • Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm.
• Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Friday, July 15, 2016 • Meal and darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm with choice of chicken penne with salad, roast beef or fish and chips for $9.00. One meat draw. Open darts stats at 7:30pm. Saturday, July 16, 2016 • Mitchell’s Bay 5th Annual Antique Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor Show (Pre1996) from 11:00am-4:00pm. Mitchell’s Bay Park, Mitchell’s Bay. Vendors, food concession, bouncy castle and more. Admission is free! Only $10 to register your vehicle. www.mitchellsbay.org. • Welcome Rhonda on Accordion at 2:00pm at Meadow Park, 110 Sandy St., Chatham. • The Blenheim-Harwich Horticultural Society Annual container planting contest is being held behind the Blenheim Library on Ellen street. Drop off containers from 9:00am-10:00am, judging at 10:30am and you can pick your container back up after 12:00pm. • 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 Odyssey. • Model aircraft show, Warbirds and Classics Over Chatham, at the C-K Airport 10:00am-4:00pm. $5.00 admission. Children under 12 free. Sunday, July 17, 2016 • Merlin Legion Breakfast from 10:00am1:00pm. Eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, potatoes, french toast, pancakes, dessert, juice, coffee and tea. $10.00. Kids eat 1/2 price. • No Drama will perform at Two Creeks Conservation Area, just north of Wheatley at 6:30pm. Classic rock, country, blues and contemporary.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 • Pepper at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. Thursday, July 21, 2016 • Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm. • Welcome back Paula and the Cornhuskers entertaining in the Main dining room at 2:00pm at Meadow Park, 110 Sandy St., Chatham. Friday, July 22, 2016 • Meal and darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm7:00pm with choice of pork, roast beef or fish and chips for $9.00. One meat draw. Open darts stats at 7:30pm. Saturday, July 23, 2016 • 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 Ridge Road. • CK Animal Rescue “I Love Dogs” Festival from 10:00am-4:00pm at Tecumseh Park, William St., Chatham. Rain date is July 24. CK Metal Detecting Club Meetings - Last Thursday of the Month, 7:00pm in the Kinsman Room, Erikson Arena, 341 Delaware Ave., Chatham. Guests Welcome. Chatham Lawn Bowling Club invites everyone to try Lawn Bowling, every Mon., Wed, & Thurs at 6:35pm in Tecumseh Park. Newcomers welcome. 3 free lessons and games. Ages 10 and up. Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. Guests are always welcome. Join us at Green Field Ethanol, 275 Bloomfield Road on Mondays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com
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Libby Attewell was back at it again this year, raising money via the sale of lemonade for the Ronald McDonald House in London. The Chatham girl is seen here with Const. Andrew Jaconelli.
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Libby Attewell may very well be the lemonade princess of Chatham-Kent. She recently held her fourth annual lemonade event in front of her home in Chatham, raising more than $900. Libby, a McNaughton Avenue Public School student, donates the proceeds from her fundraiser to the Ronald McDonald House in London. Trust us, her lemonade is excellent. Even the police agree, as C-K police officers are regulars at her stand on fundraiser day.
The Mainstreet online scholarship recognizes student leaders who are well-rounded – achieve good grades, are in involved in their school and community and can speak on a topic they would like to see changed in our society. Golf tourney raises $20K
Community Living Wallaceburg’s 21st Annual Golf Classic raised more than $20,000 this year. More than 100 golfers participated in this year’s event, which took place at Maple City Country Club in Chatham. This was the second year the tournament was held at Rant earns student $3K scholarship this new location. With a video rant on judging peo“The support of the community is ple for their body type, CKSS gradu- what really drives the success of this ate Keren Zingman ranted her way key event,” said Candice Jeffrey, to a $3,000 Young Leader Co-ordinator of CommuniRant scholarship courtesy cations and Fund Developof Mainstreet Credit Union. ment. “We had golfers conA successful entrepreneur, tacting us in January ready student and community to sign-up their foursomes volunteer, Keren will be atand Sponsors knocking tending Western University on our door in the spring in London in the fall to take ready to contribute to this business, and her proud great cause.” mom, Victoria, said her Over 50 local businesses daughter has plans to apand organizations sponply to an Ivy League school Keren Zingman sored the tournament, as a grad student once she Community Living Wallais done at Western. ceburg’s most beneficial fundraiser. Holding down several jobs A key group of 40 volunteers also throughout high school, the contributed to the success of the 18-year-old also started her own event. company, Vita Soap Company. Continued on page 17
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Business
RBC donates to local water festivals
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Proceeds from the event will enhance the services and supports provided to more than 400 people with intellectual disabilities and their families across Chatham-Kent. RBC supports clean water
Chatham-Kent and Lambton Children’s Water Festival organizers are partnered with the RBC Blue Water Project. “We are very grateful to receive this much needed funding for our Annual Festival. Its support for water projects and connections with the community is a perfect fit for some of things we are trying to achieve,” says Don Hector – Festival Co-ordinator. RBC donated $5,000 to the program. The RBC Blue Water Project is a wide-ranging program dedicated to protecting the world’s most precious natural resource: fresh water. RBC supports initiatives that help protect water in our growing towns and cities.
the community to help them achieve the large task of building a home, and Sacwal Flooring is one of those partners that joined the effort last year by providing the flooring and its installation for the house in Wallaceburg. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Sacwal and have just
learned that they have pledged to provide flooring for every Habitat for Humanity home built in Chatham-Kent,” said Nancy McDowell, Executive Director of Habitat C-K. “Our partnership has grown over the year to include donations to our ReStore, volunteer involvement on our ReStore
committee, advertising collaboration and fundraising support.” Sacwal Flooring recently hosted a barbeque as part of the Chatham-Kent Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes and raised $1.000 in support of Habitat’s local work. “Having the security of own-
ing a safe, decent home that is affordable provides stability for a family and hope for their future,” said Alanna Aarssen from Sacwal. “We are thrilled to be part of providing that future in partnership with Habitat right here in our community.”
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