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The Chatham Voice, in partnership with the United Way of Chatham Kent and Sticker That, is launching a grassroots non-partisan campaign to increase voter turnout in this year’s municipal election. 50% per cent plus one is a campaign aimed at getting more than half of Chatham-Kent’s nearly 78,000 voters to the polls Oct. 27. In 2010, voter turnout was a dismal 39%. “You’re going to see the 50% plus one signs across the municipality,” said Voice general manager Jim Blake. “We want to see them in public places, in business and displayed by anyone who wants to support democracy.” The Voice staff members will also be taking photos of people with the signs and posting them to chathamvoice.com. “We want to build momentum and if people see their friends and neighbours with the signs, it may spur them to vote as well,” Blake said. He said the newspaper considers building a stronger community an important part of its man-
date. “We need to give the incoming mayor and council as much input as possible,” he said. “It helps them do their jobs and gives them direction.” Managing editor Bruce Corcoran said low voter turnout is unacceptable. “Voting is a huge part of democracy. Think of how many other countries on the planet where the people have no say in how they’re governed,” he said. “More than sixty per cent of eligible voters chose not to cast their ballot in 2010. Apathy will get us nowhere.” Corcoran urges citizens to get involved and get informed. Karen Kirkwood-Whyte, chief executive officer of the United Way of Chatham-Kent, said the effort fits perfectly with the group’s mission statement “to improve lives and build community in Chatham-Kent. “One of our stated goals is to engage and mobilize community,” she said. “Municipal government touches all our lives, and through voting we have an opportunity to influence the kind of place we want to live.”
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Grade 11 student Branden Dam from Chatham Christian School bobs for apples in a container of oatmeal during Red Feather week as part of the United Way fundraiser on Saturday at the Chatham-Kent Community Athletic Complex. Other challenges included catching marshmallows, an egg toss and tug of war.
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C-K short on skilled labour By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
The time is here for a “made in Chatham-Kent” solution to the skills gap which is contributing to the local employment rate, says C-K’s deputy economic development director. “We know what the issue is, we have a proven method to help fix it, what we need to do is get moving,” Stuart McFadden said. “We don’t need another focus group or round table.” According to statistics of the Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning Board, Chatham-Kent’s unemployment rate is 9.5%, while Sarnia-Lambton’s is 9% and Windsor-Essex is 7.6%. The provincial average is 7.4%. McFadden said well-paying secure jobs aren’t being filled because employers can’t find skilled workers. “It isn’t just a problem here, it’s widespread. Welders, electricians, CNC operators, programmers are in high demand.” McFadden said the issue is made more complex because of the speed at which technology is changing and outdated ideas about careers. “We’ve told an entire gen-
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Shoplifter makes amends several decades later Former storeowners receive apology, $40 in the mail amends. Thank you.” Pat said she and her husband were surprised Talk about a late pay- to receive the anonymous letter, and have no clue ment. Frank and Pat Bonvarlez who the author is. “It was funny, because have been out of the general store business for 34 we were showing it to years. But they recently our own kids. They said received a late payment it could have been any on some penny candy kid in Dover Centre, including that they them,” she had. “We were showing it said. The cou- to our own kids. They Pat thinks ple, who said it could have been it likely lives in the took place M i t c h e l l ’ s any kid in Dover Censometime Bay area, tre, including them.” between said an en- - Pat Bonvarlez 1965 and velope arrived with two $20 bills 1980, and understands in it, and a note explain- how tempting the candy ing the circumstances must have looked to kids. “With the kids, the penaround the payment. “Mr. & Mrs. Bonvarlez: ny candy sat right out on Years ago, I stole a penny the counter. I’m sure all candy from your store. the little ones saw that as I have never forgotten a pretty big temptation,” how wrong it was or how she said. The couple donated the bad I felt afterwards. I’m sure the money was more money to Canadian Food important then than now, for Children. “We just thought that but I am sending this money more to make would be a good thing to By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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The centre was initiated by Wallaceburg-area businesses that saw the need for training. The program grew and became a St. Clair College campus in 2001 before winding down by the end of the decade. The site is now used to house Grade 7 and 8 students in Wallaceburg. “Thousands of people went through those programs and worked in local industry,” he said. “The concept is proven and it can work. We just need to apply what we know.” McFadden said partnerships with local industry to supply space and equipment could be combined with government funding to make such a centre possible. “Investing in people is just as, or more, important as investing in infrastructure,” he said. Jeanine Lassaline-Berglund, field service ad-
visor at Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, a stakeholder in the manufacturing sector, said while the skills gap is real, not all of the responsibility lies with the education system. “Economic pressures have led employers in many fields to reduce what could be termed ‘investment’ in employees,” she said. “At one time, employers could find someone that perhaps didn’t have the all of the skills needed but would invest in training them. More often now, employers are seeking a fully-trained employee.” Lassaline-Berglund said involvement of the provincial Ministry of Education in training programs slows the rate at which those programs can evolve. “The ministry can’t turn a curriculum in under a year and that is often what’s needed,” she said. “Business has always
moved at a faster pace than government.” As evidence of the disconnect between employers’ needs and the talent pool, Lassaline-Berglund said her research has shown that 74% of jobs posted locally aren’t filled within 30 days and 31% remain unfilled after 60 days. “That tells me the skill set just isn’t there,” she said. Applying standard valuations, Lassaline-Berglund said there are approximately 10 workers (irrespective of training) for each vacant job in the community. “Manufacturing is not dead, far from it, but it has evolved to become much more skilled than it was 20 or 30 years ago,” she said. “The days of walking into a plant right out of high school and getting a high-paying job are long gone.” With a trend toward smaller, more diversified
sectors in the economy, Dean Hale, a consultant with the Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre, said many people are starting their own business. The spirit of entrepreneurship is strong in the municipality with the centre helping start 159 new businesses in the past year, he said. “Self-employment and entrepreneurship are unquestionably our most powerful job-creation tools,” Hale said in a recent report. “The results will be seen in a healthier, stronger community that impacts all of us.” Part of his role is to provide aid to small firms looking for advice. “We have access to a lot of information that can be used by local businesses wanting to grow,” he said. “We’re like a resource person you don’t have to have on your payroll.”
do,” Pat said. As for the old store, she said the note brought back some fond memories. “It was a good business. It was funny, because when we did close it, we had people come in
and say they didn’t use it much, but they would really miss it,” Pat said. “Everybody knew everybody. It was kind of a meeting place where they caught up on the news, like coffee shops now.”
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Positives, negatives Last weekend’s FireFest was just the latest example of the amazing way our community can pull together. If you would have asked someone three years ago what a FireFest was, chances are you would have received a blank stare. Now, thousands of people participated in the three-day event, almost all of which was free. Thanks to the financial generosity of Union Gas, Winmar, Teksavvy, Heritage Credit Savings and the support of many other sponsors and volunteers, participants from across North America will be spreading good news about our community. *** We owe our readers a huge thank-you for their response to our voluntary subscription campaign that began last week. We’re had a steady stream of people willing to pay for local news produced by an independent newspaper. We’re on our way to our goal but we’re not there yet. Please see the ad in this week’s paper to contribute and ensure you have a local alternative to corporate news. *** It was amazing to see the support last week for our “50% Plus One – Voting Matters“ campaign. Individuals, families, candidates, businesses have all jumped on and are promoting this non-partisan effort. Our website will be updated regularly with photos of your friends and neighbours who want to help make this a stronger community. *** The sad note this week is the withdrawal of Ward 3 council candidate Paul Spence who decided not to run, after describing our community as “broken.” See his letter on this page. We certainly understand there are naysayers out there. Shortly after we opened, we had an employee come back to the office in tears after a business owner sneered at her that “we don’t need a new newspaper” and “come back in a year, if you make it.” Just this weekend we had another business owner tell us that being part of 50% Plus One would be bad for business and that the election didn’t matter because the same people would get in. We wish Paul well. Sometimes you just have to shake your head at the negativity and keep going.
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‘We are a broken community,’ former council candidate says Editor’s note: This letter is addressed to Chatham-Kent, and Ward 3 in particular. Sir: I would like to publicly renounce my desire to run for municipal council. Sadly in one short week of listening to our leaders and community, it has become apparent that we are a broken community that I won’t lead in. As I approached people and business owners, and sat in leadership debates, it has become clear that we are a very selfish community. Many see our leadership as the problem and want change. I, on the other hand, see a community that has a leadership that reflects its citizens. You may call e-mail or me and yell at me and tell me I am wrong; that is your right. However, I ask you to stop and listen
to the way each of us talks and what we say in our day-today life, and take a long look in the mirror. Sadly our current council is only a reflection of the majority of our community. Strong communities are made up of leaders who look to serve, listen and help each other, and many of you have probably served in leadership roles or worked/struggled to help change our community. I have had the opportunity to serve on various teams that started out great but shortly the days arrived where individuals started and put themselves and their needs ahead of the common goal and good. This is not what makes a community work. We need to all set aside our personal interests, our need for people to think
we are wonderful folks, and help and support each other. This is a type of community that will start and attract people and grow, which ironically is the sad situation we are in. People are leaving Chatham-Kent and no one is coming to replace them. If we want change in Chatham-Kent, I think the place it really needs to start is in our own lives, and with each of us taking a hard look at ourselves and not criticizing anyone else – particularly those in leadership. I strongly oppose the attitude our current council has, but realize in this past week that our community has forgotten the type of community it COULD BE and not currently WHAT IT IS. It will take a complete mindset change from all
of us. I was out at Buxton this week listening to what made that community so unique and amazing. Take the time to talk to Bryan and Shannon Prince. I was struck with the attitudes that made that community great – so amazing in fact that it was not advertised or promoted yet it spread like wild fire all over North America. When a new slave showed up, the bell was rung and EVERYONE in the community dropped what they were doing and came to help set this person up in their new community. WOW! What a community, and one where everyone showed leadership. Maybe we need to learn from our past so our future can be a bright one. Paul Spence Thamesville
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Some changes just don’t make sense SIR: I have now lived in Chatham and the area for more than 44 years. The people we’ve put in power to look after our interests have certainly not shown very good business practice as to how they spend our money. I ask myself just where is their good common sense. I was brought up to live by good common sense, to think about a task from every angle before making a decision. If something did not make sense, I was to discard it. Since I’ve been here, they’ve torn down some of Chatham’s best historical past, to build a non-working mall. The way it started out, any good thinking person could have told you it would never work. To have a grocery store where you could not take your grocery cart to you car; you had to bring your car to your groceries. Crazy!
The whole thing got started off on the wrong foot, with a lack of good common sense. They built an ethanol plant so they could learn which way the prevailing winds would blow across our city. Our government invested millions of our working dollars into a non-working theatre when other cities could not make it work. They put our money into a convention centre with the hope it might put Chatham on the map. They’re still hoping. The Kinsman Auditorium was the greatest gathering place for Chatham that the community ever had for activities. Dog shows, craft shows, children’s programs, flea markets, and seniors’ programs – the list goes on. Chatham had a place that
most communities long for; a place where the people were really enjoying themselves in so many ways. We had a place that certainly could have helped to bring people to Chatham, only they couldn’t see fit to put money into improving the best allaround building we had. We lost far more then just a building; we lost the whole friendly atmosphere of the place. Such decisions that are made by so few, but hurt so many. Can the city bounce back? Sure it can. We just need some people in power who have a better understanding of our spending dollars. With more insight of what Chatham really needs. Chatham is a nice size city, easy to get around in, has
great shopping, and places to get just about anything fixed or repaired, right here. We also have something that most Cities in Canada can’t offer – our weather. Here we sit in the lower part of Ontario with some the best weather that our country has to offer. I have been to Elliot Lake where they developed a retirement city for seniors in some of the worst winter climate one could ask for, yet they did it. How? Why? Because they advertised their city and pushed for things that a retired person could and would want to enjoy in their later years. I have been to the new Windsor arena and have seen the programs they run for the retirees. These places are booked solid. Some programs have a waiting list. Let’s blow our own horn. If we
don’t, who will? Somebody just has to push, and understand what retired people want. Yes, Chatham-Kent just needs to advertise the benefits, and push the things for the retirees to enjoy. We’re close to Highway 401, have a number of golf courses, are close to the Great Lakes, offer a variety of recreational activities. I know it is too late for what we have lost, which should never have happened. Most retirees want to stay active, not to sit in a rocking chair. Remember, all retirees don’t retire with a bundle to spend. They need things that can be affordable. Most everyone will spend on something they enjoy, within their budget. We just need to sell our city and what we can offer them. Also, this is an election year. Harvey Nicholson Chatham
Rondeau Park priority is to protect the landscape SIR: After C-K council designated the cottages of Rondeau Cottagers Association members as a “cultural heritage community,” you asked for “Information, please” in your Aug. 14 editorial on why cottages should not be removed in 2017. The following facts can be found by anyone in a history of Ontario provincial parks, “Protected Places,” by Gerald Killan, the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act of 2006 (online), a review of the Act by Paul F.J. Eagles of the University of Waterloo (online), an April, 2013, study of “The Economic Net Value to the Crown of Current Cottage Leaseholds in Algonquin and Rondeau Provincial Parks” (online), and in municipal and provincial government records. Rondeau was not created just for cottages. The first priority of its local supporters was to protect “the forest primeval,” and end the “vandalism” of unchecked logging often overseen by the rangers
appointed to protect the forest. The Mowat government of 1894 and its Commissioner of Crown Land, A.S. Hardy, were clear that they wished Rondeau to remain in a natural state and not become a manicured park. Cottages were brought in as a revenue source along with commercial fisheries, exploratory gas and oil drilling, maple syrup production, the building of stone hunting clubs, various carnival-type games and other commercial enterprises. But cottage leases only supported the park in one year, 1935, when dire economic times led to the firing of most park employees and deep budget cuts. Even though leaseholders paid their own taxes for the first time in 2014, the Ministry of Natural Resources would need a 50% increase in revenue from leaseholders to cover all expenses linked to cottages and a 131% increase to “forego financial opportunity costs and recover direct costs.” As Mr. Blake mentioned,
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‘Great’ FireFest event entertains
By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
With FireFest 2014 in the books, Brent DeNure
allowed himself a smile, albeit a tired one. “It was great,” DeNure, one of the organizers, said of the three-day
event which wrapped up Sunday. “The comments from participants and those attending the event made it all worthwhile.”
King Street from Wellington to William saw a steady stream of individuals and families examining nearly 70 fire
and emergency response vehicles ranging from a hose reel car from the 1800s to a former New York Fire Department
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Ken Osborne, right, and his great-nephew Nathan Savard, 4, take a seat in his 1924 Reo hose and ladder truck at this year’s FireFest event held in downtown Chatham on the weekend. Osborne’s truck served the community of Baden, Ont., and was joined by many others during the day of the event, which included a parade of vehicles, demonstrations and a kids combat challenge.
truck which served at Ground Zero in the World Trade Centre terrorist attack. A number of safetey demonstrations and displays, many aimed at children, also drew long lines. The event began with what was billed as a Firehouse Chat at the St. Clair Capitol Theatre. It featured actor Randolph Mantooth who played a paramedic on the TV show “Emergency,” retired NHL goalie Tim Cheveldae (currently a firefighter in Saskatchewan) and Brendan “Doogie” Milewski, a former member of the Detroit fire department and now a fire service advocate. The marquee event was a Fire Combat Challenge, which brought firefighters from across North America together for a competition on skills that are related to their occupation. DeNure credited committee members, sponsors and volunteers for their hard work. “To have come this far this fast is just incredible,” he said. “Every time we had something to deal with, someone stepped up.” DeNure said plans would begin soon for next year’s event.
Ex-cop seeks justice on son’s behalf
ommendation of the Office of the Independent Police Review Director More than two years (OIPRD). The OIPRD exists, “ to after his son Joe was brutally beaten, Albert make sure that public Covermaker is still seek- complaints against police ing justice, if not from in Ontario are dealt with the perpetrators, at least fairly, efficiently and effectively” according to its from police. The Thamesville man’s website. In his quest rere p o r t , ceived a “My son received a OIPRD Diboost last concussion, a broken rector Gerweek when ry McNeilly the Cha- nose, other broken concluded tham-Kent sinus bones, cuts, that there Police Ser- bruises and a boot vices Board print on his back where is sufficient evidence to agreed to believe that hold a dis- they stomped him.” Const. Helc i p l i n a r y - Albert Covermaker bin failed hearing into how the CKPS inves- to conduct a proper investigation and that her tigated the incident. Const. Kelly Helbin, superiors failed to propStaff Sgt. Keith Myers erly supervise the invesand Sgt. Steve Misik will tigation. Covermaker, an Ontario face a Police Service Act hearing as per the rec- Provincial Police retiree By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
with more than a quarter century of service, filed a complaint with the OIRPD after being frustrated with a lack of action from local police. “My son received a concussion, a broken nose, other broken sinus bones, cuts, bruises and a boot print on his back where they stomped him,” he said of the attack which took place on his birthday June 23, 2012. “I got a call at 4 a.m. that I have to go to the hospital and I couldn’t believe what I saw,” he said. “It wasn’t my son I was looking at, he was so badly beaten.” The attack only stopped when a resident opened her window and yelled. “That woman may have saved my son’s life,” Covermaker said. “If she hadn’t made them stop, they might have killed
him.” Covermaker showed photos of his son the night he went to the hospital. The results of the beating are so severe The Chatham Voice has chosen not to publish them. Covermaker said he was impressed with the extent of the OIPRD investigation. “I had no idea what was going to happen, if the office was serious or not,” he said. “They interviewed about a dozen people.” As a police veteran, Covermaker said, “The last thing I want to do is complain about police,” but from his viewpoint there is no excuse for the lack of a thorough investigation. “There was clear evidence that night pointing to the other people involved,” he said. “I’ll let
the system take its course calls.” but what the OIRPD When the OIRPD issued found doesn’t leave any its recommendation, it doubt in my mind about was technically one day what needs to happen.” past the statutory sixBefore contacting the month time limit, so the OIRPD, Covermaker said Police Services Board had he spoke with a number to agree to an extension. of high-ranking police ofIn his report to the board, ficials in Chatham, some Deputy Chief Gary Conn of whom “I used to have cited a number of factors coffee with in the delay, when they “If a father can’t fight but agreed were conwith the s t a b l e s , ” for his son, who can?” OIRPD that but didn’t - Albert Covermaker the matter get any satshould proisfaction. ceed, a recommendation “I was told by the Crown that was unanimously (Crown Attorney’s office) approved by the board. that they were trying to Covermaker said his son get more information has moved on from the and didn’t have any luck, incident and no longer so they had no choice but lives in Chatham-Kent. not to proceed,” he said. Although his son was an “I even asked my MPP, adult when the incident Monte McNaughton, to took place, he felt the see what he could find need to stay involved. out and he told me police “If a father can’t fight wouldn’t even return his for his son, who can?”
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Local EQAO numbers weak By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
EQAO is a dirty acronym in this part of the province these days. The Education Quality and Accountability Office numbers for the Lambton-Kent District School Board and the St. Clair Catholic District School Board aren’t stellar for the 2013-14 school year. EQAO numbers represent the percentage of students that meet or exceed provincial standards. At the Catholic board, Grade 3 and 6 students lagged behind the province in reading, writing and math, in two cases as far as eight percentage points. Meanwhile, the LKDSB trailed the provincial average in every category except for Grade 6 reading. Taf Lounsbury, superintendent of education with the LKDSB, said looking at this year’s figures alone doesn’t provide an accurate picture. “We’re generally pleased with the board’s results. Over time, we’re steadily marching up the trajectory,” she said. “We’re finding the students in need and trying to support them.” Dan Parr, director of education for the St. Clair Board, said the low numbers at that board are challenging. “And we intend to address these challenges by ensuring those promising practices that have led to good results in St. Clair over past years are in place in every one of our classrooms and every one of our schools,” he said.
He said the board isn’t about to do an about face and head off in a new direction. “We’re not going to unveil a new set of strategies or a new set of resources or new set of abilities to answer these challenges,” Parr said. “We’re going to stick with what we know works, because they are working in other parts of the province and they have worked in St. Clair for most of the past years of the EQAO.” Lounsbury is frustrated with LKDSB math results, where Grade 3s sit at 62%, with the provincial average up at 67%. The disparity is higher at the Grade 6 level, where the provincial average is 54%, and the board is down at 46%, figures matched by the SCCDSB. “Our math is representing the provincial trend,” she said. “We can’t just seem to get it up there. We are kind of in a hold and maintain in math and want to reverse that.” She said there are some success stories, as there are 17 schools in the board that are above 75% in Grade 3 math results. “We want to get into those schools and talk to the teachers and the students, find out what is going on in math and what is working,” Lounsbury said. “And we will go into the lower schools and find out what they think can help them.” For LKDSB results, including school by school numbers, click on https://eqaoweb. eqao.com/eqaoweborgprofile/ResultsPage. aspx?Lang=E&mySearch=lambton%20kent To check out SCCDSB results, go to https:// eqaoweb.eqao.com/eqaoweborgprofile/ profile.aspx?_Mident=18&Lang=E
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ma-like symptoms. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Colby said With the all the media at- he and his staff are on top of tention given to the recent the situation and the most outbreak in the U.S. of the important fact about the outEnterovirus D68, worried break is that no deaths have parents are using social me- been reported in any jurisdia to express concern about diction. “We are being very vigithe virus making its way to lant,” Colby said. “If we see Chatham. Officials with the Cha- a spike in patients going to emerg with tham-Kent respiratory Public Health “We are being very symptoms, we Unit are mon- vigilant. If we see a will ask that itoring the spike in patients going testing be done incidents of (to do detersevere respira- to emerg with respimine if the vitory illness in ratory symptoms, we rus is D68).” area hospitals will ask that testing be The Chaand as of press done (to do determine tham-Kent time, there is Health Alliance no cause for if the virus is D68).” - Dr. David Colby and health unit concern. have a co-opThe virus presents with cold and erative system in place to flu-like symptoms, accord- monitor “syndromic preing to WebMD, and severe sentation” of communicasymptoms reported include ble diseases and Colby said laboured breathing or asth- it works very well to keep By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
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Curb appeal is important Special to The Chatham Voice
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Wood’s timeless appeal Special to The Chatham Voice
Nothing can beat that good old classic for covering your floors: solid wood. Its attrac tive and distinctive finish provides a warm atmosphere and creates a pleasant living environment. Although this type of floor ing can be made from hard wood (oak, maple, ash, birch, beech), softwood (pine and larch) is popular in old hous es and is more affordable. You can also opt for exotic solid wood flooring, includ ing jatoba, sapele, cabreuva, sucupira, tigerwood, walnut,
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Colours that talk!
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Colours have a huge influence on the mood of a room — they can either awaken or soothe the senses. Once you identify the effect you’re after, you’ll be able to choose the perfect colours for every room in your home. Need some peace and quiet? Blue invites you to relax and sleep. Green is comforting; it promotes harmony and is an excellent antidote to fatigue. A marriage of blue and green creates a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a bedroom or reading room. Want to create some punch? Energizing and daring, orange brightens the mood, sti mulates creativity, and whets the appetite — great in the
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Some blue in the house? Of course! In fact, blue is one of the key trends of the season. Ultramarine, turquoise, navy, azure, periwinkle, indigo, cyan, denim — blue suits every home interior. All while conjuring dreams of getting away from it all, this colour will show off the rooms in your home to advantage. For a classy space, a pastel blue keeps the room from appearing too heavy. For a seaside effect, a deeper blue combined with a thematic decor and wooden furniture is sure to make waves. To enhance a more contemporary style, azure blue or blue gray gives the room a modern look. Blue can also be attractive when used in carefully chosen locations, such as on one section of wall. The idea is to highlight the dimensions of a room by playing with the light. You could also combine two shades of blue, as long as you take care to create a harmonious whole. If you’re afraid of making mistakes, consult a
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News
Brushing elbows with legendary Bill Murray Thamesville native meets one of her idols
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Caitlyn Weaver nearly pinched herself earlier this month. “When I woke up the next morning, I thought, ‘Did that really happen yesterday?’” the Thamesville native said of her close brush with legendary actor Bill Murray, a photograph on independent filmmaker The Weinstein company’s social media page, and an interview with the Toronto Star. Weaver brought it all on herself. The film buff had planned on attending as much of the Toronto International Film Festival as she could around her work schedule. But when she learned TIFF organizers had declared Sept. 5 Bill Murray Day, everything changed. “I was notified about a week prior that TIFF announced Bill Murray Day. He’s not in Toronto very often,” she said. “I
But living close to a Go booked the day off work and contacted one of my Train station has its adreally good friends who vantages and she was is also a Bill Murray fan.” able to get to the TIFF Weaver, who lives in site to pick up free tickRichmond Hill, set about ets to see three classic Bill creating a memorable Murray movies that day, shirt to mark the occa- “Stripes,” “Groundhog Day,” and sion. “Ghost“I went on “When he came out, busters.” the Internet the crowd just shut up A f t e r to look for and stared. He was “Stripes, something,” funny, charming and Canadian she said, director c o m i n g everything that we across the want him to be.” Ivan Reitsaying, “Bill - Caitlyn Weaver man, who You Murray directed Me?” She did not find “Stripes” and “Ghostany T-shirts with that busters,” popped out on saying for sale, so she de- stage. cided to use that slogan “That’s when they made on her shirt. the announcement that But Weaver wasn’t done Bill would be showing there. She drew an hom- up after ‘Ghostbusters,’” age to Murray’s movie Weaver said. But with the “The Life Aquatic with notoriously go-his-ownSteve Zissou” on the front way Murray, you never of the white shirt as well. know if he’ll actually be The day arrived – with someplace until you see Weaver still asleep. him. “I actually slept in. I had As fans waited, many stayed up too late making of whom were dressed in my Bill Murray T-shirt,” homage to Murray, a repshe said. resentative approached
her from the Weinstein Company for a photo of her in her Murray shirt. And then a Toronto Star reporter wanted to ask her a few questions. Still, would Murray show? Sure enough, he did. “When he came out, the crowd just shut up and stared,” Weaver said. “He was funny, charming and everything that we want him to be.” She got Murray to sign her shirt, and won tickets to the premiere of his new movie, “St. Vincent,” which aired later that night. All in all, it was a dream day for Weaver, a movie buff and serious Bill Murray fan. “I’m a longtime fan of his movies. My father (Pat Weaver) showed me ‘Stripes’ at a young age,” Caitlyn said No stranger to the TIFF scene, she said she plans on returning in the future. “TIFF is a very fun environment. The streets
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Caitlyn Weaver shows off her homemade T-shirt she made that earned her a ticket to the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Bill Murray’s latest movie, “St. Vincent.”
are closed off. Everyone’s very fun and polite. I try
to come down as much as I can,” she said.
Local builder in the national spotlight
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Dresden’s Dave Depencier will take his construction savvy to cottage country – and the airwaves – next year. Depencier will host Reno Rescue on Cottage Life Network. It is expected to begin airing sometime next spring.
Depencier, of Depencier Builders, can’t wait to get started. “It’s basically a renovation rescue where the owners tried to tackle a do-it-yourself project that didn’t quite go right or didn’t get finished,” he said. “I come in with my team and show them how to do it right with a new design concept,” he said.
The show has been in the works for some time, Depencier said. “It’s been a couple of years, on and off, dealing with the network and the production company,” he said. “I got the job through the Ontario Homebuilders Association. They did a province wide search. A good friend of mine thought I was a
good candidate and he tipped them off on contacting me. Next thing you know, here we are.” He said the cottages they will work on are largely in Ontario, but the locations have not been narrowed down yet. Shooting will begin soon, Depencier added. He can’t wait. “It’s going to be fun. It won’t
be one set thing. Every situation will be different. That’s pretty intriguing,” Depencier said. The local builder said the show will not impact his business. My business locally can still run efficiently. It’s set up well. Things won’t change,” he said. “If anything, this will have a huge positive effect and make us better and more well known.”
Municipality looks to sell 2 childcare centres
laceburg Childcare Learning Centre in Wallaceburg be sold to private firms. Brown said staff initially A $1.4-million tumble in provincial funding forced looked internally for savthe municipality to re- ings, and cut the funding shortfall to think how it delivers “At that point, we have $845,000. “At that c h i l d re n ’ s two choices – whack point, we services. services across the have two L u c y board, or look at how choices – Brown, genwhack sereral manag- you deliver service.” vices across er of health - Lucy Brown the board, and family services, said she recom- or look at how you delivmended to council Mon- er service,” she said. Brown said they chose day night that May Court Childcare Learning Cen- the second option to sell tre in Chatham and Wal- the two operations. By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
There should be no interruption of service. The change would simply mirror how the municipality deals with its other day-care operations in Chatham-Kent “We have purchase-of-service agreements with 15 providers operating 48 sites, including in area schools,” she said, stressing the proposed changes at May Court and Wallaceburg have nothing to do with staff or quality of service. “This is purely financially driven,” she said. “By changing to this model,
we can save $700,000. We are changing the way we are delivering services. We are not closing sites, but are looking for operators.” Brown said she hopes the switch to private operators at Wallaceburg and May Court are “seamless. We should see no break in services. The timing target is for over the Christmas holidays when we traditionally close.” Brown hopes the new operators would keep existing staff, who she described as “very capable.”
The municipality will if none can be found, she also look to redeploy said they would have to personnel if there are va- trim from the pre-school cancies in other depart- early learning program. ments, if they are quali- She anticipated it would fied, she added. drop to four days a week E v e n from five. The prowith the “We should see no gram has p r o p o s e d break in services. The c h a n g e s , timing target is for over been a boon in preparthat still the Christmas holidays ing young l e a v e s children for the Chil- when we traditionally school, she dren’s Ser- close.” said, but it vices De- - Lucy Brown is a bit of a partment $145,000 short of required luxury item, as only Chacuts. Brown said staff are tham-Kent and Lambton hunting for additional County had the pre-ELP savings possibilities, but program running.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Life
Thursday, September 25, 2014 • Come join an energetic group of seniors who love to play euchre. New to the area; this would be a great way to meet people at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. Starts at 1:00pm. Reasonable entry fee. • Wallaceburg Blood Donor Clinic, UAW Hall, 88 Elm Drive South, Wallaceburg. 2:30pm-7:30pm. Walkins Welcome. • Cash Bingo at Branch 28 Legion Clubroom, 304 St. Clair St. Doors open at 6:00pm and games start at 7:00pm. Entry fee $10 extra cards available and specialty cards. Guests receive a free hot dog. Friday, September 26, 2014 • Did you get a new computer with the Windows 8 system? Come and learn about it at the Chatham Branch of the CK Public Library! Register to join us for the FREE workshop from 9:30am-11:30am. Space is limited please register by calling your local branch or emailing cktechtrain@ chatham-kent .ca • Fun Darts League . . . open to anyone interested in playing darts. Branch 28 Legion Clubroom, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 7:00pm. Reasonable entry fee, all levels of skill welcome. • The NHL Alumni vs the Chatham-Kent Knightsticks charity hockey game. Scotiabank presents fans with a star studded charity hockey game featuring NHL Hall of Famers, Stanley Cup winners, renowned hockey legends and guest coach and ambassador Walter Gretzky. 6:00pm at Chatham Memorial Arena, 80 Tweedsmuir Ave. W. www.benefithockey.com. • Dog Park Fundraiser. The DOLRA Committee is hosting a fundraising perch dinner at the Imperial Club on Payne St., Chatham. All -you-can-eat for $20/ticket. Door prizes, 50/50 draw, and a draw for a BBQ. For more info and/or tickets contact Kerry Doran at 519-350-3540. Saturday, September 27, 2014 • ACW Fall Indoor Yard Sale at Holy Trinity Church. 81 Selkirk St., Chatham. 9:00am11:30am. • St. Andrew’s Auxiliary Ladies Yard Sale. 99 Park St., Chatham. 8:00am-12noon. Rain or shine. Please use Church St. entrance. • Come join us for our Saturday afternoon dance from 4:00pm-8:00pm at the Branch 28 Legion in the clubroom, 304 St. Clair St., Chatham. Featuring Marquis. There will be a meat draw. • Saturday Morning Breakfast from 8:00am-11:00am at the Chatham Masonic Temple, 430 Riverview Drive, Chatham. Cost is $5.00 per person. Everyone welcome. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 • Run and Jump starring Maxine Peake, Edward MacLiam and Will Forte is being shown at the Chatham Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library at 2:00pm. • The CKPL, Chatham Branch invites families to join St. John Ambulance therapy dog, Maizie, at 10:30am for some back to school “Ruff Reading”. Registration is not required.
• Shuffleboard, pool and darts at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham starting at 6:30pm. Everyone Welcome. Friday, October 3, 2014 • Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Choice of cabbage rolls, roast beef or fish and chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone Welcome. Saturday, October 4, 2014 • Ridgetown Legion Branch 243 Turkey dinner w/trimmings. Cost $10.00 at 6:00pm. Tickest sold at the bar. Proceeds to New Roof for Branch 243 Legion. Music by Southern Hospitality 4:00pm-8:00pm, meat draw from 3:15pm-5:00pm. Come out and have fun! • Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30pm-6:00pm followed by a dance at 6:30pm to 10:30pm featuring Man Power. Everyone Welcome. Monday, October 6, 2014 • The CKFG is presenting the acclaimed film “The Railway Man” at Galaxy Ciniplex. It starts Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. Two shows; 4:00pm and 7;00pm. $10 cash, no advance tickets. 519-359-8455. Tuesday, October 7, 2014 • Shuffleboard, pool and darts at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham starting at 6:30pm. Everyone Welcome. • The Story Of Luke starring Lou Taylor Pucci and Jayne Eastwood will be shown at the Chatham branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library at 2:00pm. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 • Thamesville OEYC presents: Healthy School Lunches. Stumped on healthy lunch ideas? We’ll have tips on keeping your kids fueled for school. 9:30am11:00am. Register at 519-358-1451 x0. CHAP Volunteer DRIVERS Needed for Chatham-Kent. CHAP helps Seniors live independently at home! Drive seniors to appointments, groceries, banking, etc. in Chatham-Kent. Contact Marjorie for further info CHAP 519-354-6221 ext. 241. 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 learnby-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. Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com
Of yellowjackets and roast beef Wasps – that’s the buzzword of autumn. And I hate the little beggars. They accosted folks downtown during FireFest weekend. They pestered people enjoying a beverage on a licensed patio. And they are onto me in our backyard. I love fall, especially in September, when the days can still be warm, and the evenings pleasantly cool. And as most of you know, I love to barbecue. Spending time outdoors and barbecuing isn’t quite so enjoyable when you have yellowjackets buzzing about. They typically come out in force in mid-August or so and hang around into September. This year, they seemed to have had a later surge, and act like they are trying to make up for lost time. The yellowjackets tend to scavenge. They love sweet stuff and meat (sounds like more than a few people I know, actually). At this time of year, they’re numbers are at their highest, and typical food sources are starting to die off. That’s why they’re buzzing about. So at outdoor public events at this time or year, or on a patio, people are often drinking soda and eating meat – perfect for attracting those darned wasps, unfortunately. My barbecue seems to be a magnet. I had at least four or five buzzing around me Saturday and Sunday as I drained and refilled our hot tub, did some yard work, and cooked both days. Es-
Bruce Corcoran pecially when I cooked. I broke out the fly swatter and killed off a few each day. Then Mary got smart and added a little sugar and water to an empty beer can to lure them to the other side of the patio. The only problem is, it just seemed to attract more. I thought I’d be smart and nuke the can suckers with Raid. But the aerosol can I yanked out of the shed spent a cold winter out there. It didn’t want to help out much, unless I shook the heck out of it. Plus, it was a very windy day. I needed a flamethrower. Oh, well. I must grab a wasp trap, where you put sugar water into the trap, the wasps go it, but can’t seem to remember how to get out. Kind of like a few barflies I know. Friday, I visited Sensei Jeff’s place and he actually made my wasp issue seem meek in comparison. The nutbar had bombed a nest he found on his shed. Rather than waiting for a cool evening, he hit them with the spray during the day. And were they ticked off! When I arrived, his one daughter was about 15 feet away from the shed with one of those bug-zapping paddles that look a lot like a tennis racket. It was quite comical to see
her flailing away. Every once in a while, as Jeff and I talked barbecue nearby, we’d hear a “Zap!” and she’d have a big smile. Yep, never a dull moment at Jeff’s place. There’s always a spectator sport taking place. Where’s the beef?
After two nights of trying different sauces on our chicken, and loading up on grilled peppers (one meal was just chicken and peppers, and they were delicious), Mary wanted to raise the bar. We had never done a roast on the Big Green Egg. So off to the store the ladies went, while I prepped the barbecue and watched the Raiders start to lose yet another game. We wound up cooking an inside round roast on the barbecue, complete with potatoes, asparagus and some Brie cheese for an appetizer. I got the grill up to about 700 F and plunked that well-seasoned meat down on it for about a minute on each side to sear in the juices. Next up, we switched to indirect cooking at 350 F or so for about 90 minutes. The potatoes went on towards the end of the cook, and were joined by the Brie and asparagus. It was all very tasty. The charcoal adds great flavour to the beef. So too did the spices and red wine reduction my wife made. • Bruce Corcoran is the editor of The Chatham Voice. Contact the writer at bruce@chathamvoice.com.
Serezo comes out of retirement to serve Wallaceburg The Chatham Voice
The Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres (CKCHC) expanded its primary care family in Wallaceburg to include Dr. Paterno Serezo, and his client roster continues to grow. With thirty years of family physician experience, Serezo is no stranger to the Wallaceburg community, as prior to joining the CKCHC he op-
erated his own local independent clinic. Serezo obtained his education in the Philippines and completed Dr. Paterno Serezo his internship and residency with the University of Toronto pro-
gram. Since his retirement in 2013, he has decided to continue practicing on a part-time basis in family care, according to CKCHC CEO Kristen Williams, who wished the physician a warm welcome to the team. For more information on how to become a client of the CKCHC, please visit its website at www.ckchc.ca, or don’t hesitate to call their office at 519-397-5455.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
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Volleyball all in the family
Chatham’s Bartlett names her dad as assistant coach By Ian Kennedy cksn.ca
Melissa Bartlett has loved volleyball since the day she could hold a ball. Now it’s her job to inspire that passion for the game into her athletes, and drive the Western University women’s varsity volleyball team to wins, as the Chatham native enters her second season as the Mustangs’ head coach. “My first season was a whirlwind,” said Bartlett of the 2013-2014 OUA season. “I gained so much valuable experience, both as a coach as well as manager of a major athletics program. I have been extremely fortunate to have this opportunity as a young coach at one of the best academic universities in Canada, and one of the schools with such a respected history in athletics as well.” Used to being a top recruit herself, playing for Canada’s national junior volleyball team in the early 2000s, followed by an award-filled NCAA career with Eastern University, and later at Hillsdale College, Bartlett is ready to put her own spin on Western’s team this season, as the Mustangs welcome Bartlett’s first recruiting class. “This season, we are go-
ing to be focused on being as prepared as possible for the start of our OUA regular schedule,” said Bartlett, of the Mustangs OUA opener, on Oct. 17 at McMaster University. “With a large recruiting class of very talented young athletes, we have a lot of preseason competition opportunities lined up as well so that by the time OUA begins, we will have formed our identity as a team.” Preparing to teach her athletes, Bartlett, who played professionally in Spain following her NCAA career, knows that as a second-year coach, she is still learning as well. “One of the lessons I learned is that adaptability is necessary to be successful at that level,” said Bartlett of her learning curve in the first year of her OUA coaching career. “Our volleyball season is incredibly long, and with academic commitments as well as injuries that occur throughout the season, your lineup can constantly be in a state of flux, as was the case for our team last year.” Luckily, just as Bartlett did during her high school years at Chatham-Kent Secondary School, she has her biggest fan, and her own coach, her father Randy Bartlett, there to
Photo courtesy Grace Chung/ Mustangs Athletics
Melissa Bartlett, right, coaches the Western University Mustangs women’s volleyball team, with assistant coach Melissa Mann looking on.
guide her through these lessons. “Last year, my dad was always a ‘birds eye’ vantage point for our team – during matches and during the occasional practice he would be there to give me feedback and things to think about,” said Bartlett. This season, “Dad” won’t simply be in the stands, he’ll be on the bench beside Melissa, as her father Randy is officially joining Western’s coaching staff as an assistant to his daughter. “I am thrilled that this upcoming season he will be taking on an official
assistant coaching role with our program,” said the younger Bartlett. “He will be involved in match preparation, focusing on scouting opponents using game film analysis and doing the same role real time during all of our matches from the bench.” For Randy, getting to coach with Melissa is an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. “It is amazing to have the opportunity to work with Melissa this year at Western,” said Randy Bartlett, who captained Western’s men’s volleyball team to an OUA title in 1979. “I think any parent would
5 more blooms for C-K The Chatham Voice
Chatham-Kent received a 5-Bloom rating in the large category of this year’s International Communities in Bloom (CiB) competition. During the CiB symposium and awards ceremonies held Sept. 20 in Charlottetown, P.E.I, The Municipality of Chatham-Kent was once again awarded the top bloom rating in the competition. C-K also received special recognition for its preservation of natural sites by volunteers. International CiB judges Berta Briggs and Jim Baird, who were in Chatham-Kent
at the end of July, said they were particularly impressed by the “dedication membership of the Sydenham Field Naturalists.” Their efforts have made possible the restoration of Peers Wetland, its neighbouring tall grass prairie and the planting of 5,000 native trees and shrubs. Judges also applauded the group for its part in saving Sycamore Woods where “signage and trails ... provide visitors with information and a great educational experience.” “The entire community, its citizens, service groups,
and businesses should all be very proud of our accomplishments as a whole,” said Communities in Bloom coordinator Monica Moore in a media release. “The hard work and enthusiasm of our community has once again earned us top marks in this elite international competition.” “The CiB program judges a community’s environmental responsibility, heritage conservation, and overall beautification, so by striving for excellence in each of these areas we are constantly improving Chatham-Kent’s quality of life,” she added.
feel fortunate to be part of something meaningful in their daughter’s life.” And after years of coaching his daughter, Randy Bartlett said Melissa herself is a talented coach, and he’s glad to be working as a part of her staff. “Melissa is a very knowledgeable and dedicated young coach,” said the elder Bartlett. “I consider myself very fortunate to be working with her and the rest of her coaching staff this year. The fact that she is working in a sport we both love is a bonus.” With her staff in place, and roster shaping up,
Melissa Bartlett is excited for another season, coaching the sport she loves. “It is a job that I love doing each and every day,” said Bartlett. “I am very excited about the overwhelming support we have received from long time Mustangs fans as well as many volleyball alumni and I am looking forward to many years to come with the Western Volleyball program.” • Ian Kennedy is the owner/ editor of the Chatham-Kent Sports Network. For more on the local sports scene, please check out his website at www.cksn.ca.
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Sydenham Field Naturalist Larry Cornelis, left, shared the success story of the preservation of Wallaceburg’s Sycamore Woods Nature Preserve with international judges Jim Baird and Berta Briggs while they visited Chatham-Kent in July.
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Sally Ann staff unveil family centre Raleigh St. location offers so much more space, opportunity than Harvey outlet did By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
The Chatham-Kent arm of the Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new home at 19 Raleigh Street Friday with a ribbon cutting and barbecue. The new building replaces the former Har-
vey Street site, and Capt. Stephanie Watkinson said there is no comparison. “It is so much brighter and double the size,” she said. “It’s not just a food bank, but a family centre.” Watkinson said the Raleigh Street building offers expanded services to
better meet the growing needs of clients. The added space allows for programs such as cooking and computer classes, computer access, budget and financial literacy training, and services for the homeless. “A lot of clients will benefit from this,” Watkinson
“As I walk through here, I get a sense of people being served with great dignity.”
- Maj. Morris Vincent
said. Maj. Morris Vincent, a divisional leader for the Salvation Army, is im-
pressed with the site. “The very essence of what we do is in this building,” he said. “We seek to reach out to those in need in our community. As I walk through here, I get a sense of people being served with great dignity.” Vincent said it’s easy
to see the local ministry team put a lot of work into the project. Watkinson said the move was two and a half years in the making, as the Salvation Army “stumbled” onto the building and then had to work out design plans and costing before proceeding.
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Because new cars have become so expensive, more and more vehicle owners are looking for ways to extend the life of their vehicles. The longer a car can stay on the road, the better an investment that vehicle becomes. Fortunately, there are several steps vehicle owners can take that should ensure their vehicles stay on the road for years to come. recycling your tires! Stick to the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. October 30,or2014 ll win a $20,000 package to donate to 14 a local-school Adhering to your vehicle’s maintenance schedule serves many Help re-green a local school by recycling your purposes, including improving its durability and protecting various tires! The RecycleDrive location that collects the re-greening package for every duringpackage to donate most tires willtire wincollected a $20,000 components, including its cooling system and drivetrain. to a local school or play space of its choice. While many manufacturers used to recommend changing a vehicle’s The firstre-green 50 participants each RecycleDrive Help a localat school by recycling your tires! oil every 3,000 miles, many of today’s newer automobiles need location will receive FREEthepack of yard-waste cation will receive a FREE pack ofacollects yard-waste bags! The RecycleDrive location that most tires will win a $20,000 package to donate to a local school or their oil changed less frequently. Check your owner’s manual for bags! play space of its choice. manufacturer recommendations regarding oil changes, and don’t s, Plus, CAA Autogreen will donate an additional $1 to the re-greening package for every tire collected during forget to replace the oil filter when changing your vehicle’s oil. RecycleDrive. Help re-green a local school by recycling your tires! Take ofbags! your vehicle’s interior, too. Caring for a car is not just The first 50 participants at collects each RecycleDrive receive a FREE oftoyard-waste The RecycleDrive location that the most tireslocation will win awill $20,000 package to pack donate acare local school or play space of its choice. about being good to what’s under the hood. Caring for the car’s For program details and participating locations, Plus, www.caasco.com/recycle CAA Autogreen will donate an additional $1 to the re-greening package for everyinterior tire collected during will not necessarily impact its performance, but a well-kept visit RecycleDrive. interior will improve how you look at your vehicle and how much The first 50 participants at each RecycleDrive location will receive a FREE pack yard-waste bags! youof enjoy driving it. The longer you enjoy driving your vehicle, the longer you are likely to keep it. Preserve the vehicle’s door and program Dr. details and participating locations, 77ForLeeson Chatham • 519-354-3070 visit www.caasco.com/recycle window seals; clean the dashboard, including the gauges, vacuum the floor mats; and wipe down the vehicle’s interior, whether it’s cloth or leather. Keeping up the appearance of the car’s interior will make the vehicle more enjoyable to * drive and increase its value at resale.
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*The CAA RecycleDrive event begins at 12:00 a.m. on October 15, 2013 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2013 (“Event Period”). Visit www.caasco.com/recycle for RecycleDrive location hours of operation. CAA South Central Ontario reserves the right to refuse oil deemed unacceptable. Oil that is potentially contaminated, mixed or used in farm equipment will not be accepted. CAA operates RecycleDrive as a non-profit public service. Participants can recycle up to four (4) used tires any time during the year. A nominal fee applies to recycle oil and batteries outside of RecycleDrive Event Period. **Only participating CAA Approved Auto Repair Service facilities are eligible to win the chance to donate the re-greening package. The re-greening package consists of recycled rubber products valued at $10,000.00 CDN and assorted greenery valued at $10,000.00 CDN. ***For every tire collected at the RecycleDrive locations during the Event Period, CAA Autogreen will donate an additional $1.00 CDN to the re-greening package, up to a maximum of $1,000.00 CDN. ® CAA and CAA logo trademarks are owned by, and use is granted by, the Canadian Automobile Association. Life-side Assistance is a registered trademark of CAA South Central Ontario. Trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. (0659-08/13)
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