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Honouring Chief Tecumseh Hundreds gather at A Place of Many Grasses at monument unveiling

cumseh the “greatest Shawnee,” and thanked the Moraviantown comUnder a leaden, wind- munity for honouring whipped grey sky, sever- his memory as his people al hundred natives and have done with Tecumnon-natives came togeth- seh’s brother Tenskwataer Sunday to recognize a wa, revered as a prophet.

Moraviantown resident fallen hero and begin a Pat Noah called the cercultural healing process.

The occasion was the emony “awesome. It’s so dedication of A Place good to see the spirit of of Many Grasses and a a great warrior and leadsculpture, “Wisdom,” er acknowledged,” she monuments to Tecum- said. “I’m happy that the community seh’s bravery and his non-native vision. The sculpture is is recognizing his imporon Longwoods Road, tance and his legacy.”

The event featured three kilometers east of speeches by area poliThamesville.

Tecumseh, a Shawnee ticians including Chachief and leader of a First tham-Kent Essex’ MP Dave Van Nations Kesteren, confedera- “It’s so good to see MPP Rick cy, was in- the spirit of a great Nicholls, strumental warrior and leader acand Chain bringing together na- knowledged. I’m happy tham-Kent Mayor Rantive support that the non-native against the community is recogniz- dy Hope.

C h a Americans ing his importance and tham-born in the War sculptor of 1812. He his legacy.”

- Moraviantown’s Pat Noah Gordon died Oct. 5, R e e v e 1813, in the Battle of the Thames near spoke of how he was spiritually influenced during Moraviantown.

The ceremony was host- creation of the burnished ed by Delaware Nation steel sculpture that is Chief Greg Peters and 18 feet high and has a included chiefs from Wal- 50-foot-by-48-foot radius.

From studying the site, pole Island, The Caldwell Nation, Gordon Peters of he noticed how grassthe Assembly of First Na- es can be blown over by tions, and Ron Sparkman, strong wind but always a Shawnee Chief from return upright, and how after a harsh winter in Oklahoma.

Sparkman called Te- which they were dorBy Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

mant, they regenerate from within.

Reeve constructed a path to the sculpture that separates and then comes to-

gether to symbolize how the native and non-native cultures have grown apart but have the ability to join as equals.

Following the formal part of the ceremony, the two groups walked along the path, many shedding tears, before eventually

coming together, shaking hands and sharing hugs.

As they did, the sun came out from behind the clouds.

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First Nations members walk into a steel sculpture by artist Gordon Reeve at A Place of Many Grasses, the new monument to Chief Tecumseh, which was unveiled Sunday on Longwoods Road near Moraviantown.

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No comparison Brightenview confident Blenheim project will proceed on time

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Lorne Nystrom, vice-president of public affairs and international relations for Brightenview, addresses the crowd at the recent announcement the company will set up shop in Blenheim.

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An official with Brightenview Development International said concerns that his firm may not be able to complete a $45-million, 680,000-square-foot facility in Blenheim are groundless.

Lorne Nystrom, Brightenview’s vice-president of public affairs and government relations, said there is no relation between the Chatham-Kent project, announced Sept. 26, and a $130-million project in Dundurn, Sask., which is 18 months behind schedule.

The Dundurn International Exhibition Centre is planned “to provide a Canadian storefront so that distributors can purchase products for the North American market without having to travel abroad,” Nystrom said.

He said it’s a huge project that has taken longer than anticipated to put together.

“We would have preferred it to be completed, but in the real world, delays aren’t uncommon. We’d rather do it right.”

Nystrom said it is unfortunate the Blenheim development has become a political issue on social media sites, but he isn’t surprised.

“I was an MP for more than 30 years and I’m aware of what can happen in election campaigns,” he said. “I can tell you that we have a significant investment in the project already, we are not seeking any government funding and we want to do business in Chatham-Kent.”

South Kent Coun. Art Stirling said the municipality is well protected in the purchase agreement for the 34-acre site, which was expected to get final approval from council Monday night.

The agreement, which can be found here, http://www.chatham-kent.ca/Council/Coun cilMeetings/2014/Documents/

October/Oct-6-14a.pdf, calls for a purchase price of $804,000.

“Brightenview will be required to develop the property within a year of the close of sale,” he said.

“If ultimately the project didn’t go forward, the municipality has the right of first refusal to buy back the property for the sale price.”

Nystrom said there is nothing abnormal about proceeding with one project before another is completed.

Nystrom reiterated comments made earlier regarding the timing of the event so close to the municipal election.

“In the business world, you have to seize opportunity when it’s there,” he said. “We don’t get involved in the political process. The fact is the municipality has been very helpful.”

The huge building – which is being called the Global Development Centre – is hoped to eventually be home to as many as 80-100 different offshore businesses. The concept is for Brightenview, whose head office is in Saskatchewan, to build the structure and supply support for offshore small- and medium-sized businesses to the point that all they need to do is bring their manufacturing knowledge with them and they’ll be able to begin operations.

“It’s almost a condominium kind of thing,” said Chatham Kent Economic Development Director Michael Burton. “It will be for companies abroad to come in and establish operations. The businesses can bring their technology, set up shop and 30,000 sq. ft. of support services will take care of everything else.”

The centre will have 400,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, 250,000 sq. ft. of shared warehousing, and 30,000 sq. ft. of office space that Brightenview will use to provide support to companies to deal with various levels of government, as well as providing numerous other areas of operational assistance.

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Two new pediatricians are setting up shop in Chatham-Kent.

According to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Dr. Maqsood Ali and Dr. Sacha Desouza will come to town.

Ali was practising medicine in Al-

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Fannie Vavoulis, medical recruiter and education co-ordinator with the CKHA, is pleased the two doctors will practise here.

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fectious diseases control with no risk of contamination,” Padfield said. “We weren’t able to meet that standard in our previous set up.

This is a key piece of the design to meet and set the standard.”

With the new unit also comes the opportunity for teaching and learning opportunities within the CKHA, and the potential for research with the Schulich Medical School at Western University in London.

The endoscopy unit is a high volume and important service the CKHA provides, and is designated as a colorectal cancer diagnostic assessment program for the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program.

According to Haddad, the CKHA performs more than 7,000 scopes per year, including 750 scopes per year for cancer colon screening in patients over 50 years of age and for people with a family history of colon cancer, or a positive result for microscopic blood in their stool.

“Through screening, we can increase the survival rate to 80 % to prevent (colon) cancer from developing by removing polyps during the scope, in a less invasive procedure,” Haddad said. “We have updated all the equipment and these scopes can see around corners a lot better; the accuracy is better and we will see a higher completion rate (from the start of the bowel to the end).”

She added that the rate of colorectal cancer in North Amercia is 5%.

By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has consolidated its endoscopy program into one brand new unit at the Chatham campus, meshing state-of-the-art equipment and space with a more patient-friendly experience.

CKHA staff opened the doors of the new unit Friday for a tour, with procedures beginning Monday morning. CKHA Chief Operating Officer Sarah Padfield; Chief of Surgery, Dr. Elizabeth Haddad and Surgery Program Director, Eleanor Groh, conducted the tour, showcasing how much better the experience will be for patients coming in for a gastroscope (esophagus, stomach) or colonoscopy (bowel).

A self-contained unit on the third floor, the new space allows patients to register, change, be prepped, scoped and recover all in one area with an easy flow from start to finish, with special attention given to making the experience easier, more comfortable and with better infection control procedures.

Padfield said patients can now be dropped off at the ambulatory care doors of the hospital with a short walk to the elevators that take them directly into the unit. It is another short walk from a bright and spacious waiting area to the prep room where nurses ready patients for intravenous sedation. Patients are put on a stretcher to the procedure room with new state-of-the-art imaging equipment, and after, stay on the same stretcher to go to recovery – a U-shaped journey designed to flow in a safe and can be an efficient manner. $1 a day, you or F RO “Prep (for a scope) is not the most YDAY HE R E V E pleasant of experiences, and pae! ju st li k e m tients are often weak from not eating before,” Padfield said. “We tried to make the area more serene and www.uwock.ca relaxing with patient comfort a priority.”

2 0 1 4 The new unit also features a “dirty room” where scopes are cleaned and sterilized, then transferred to a closed off “clean room” where the scopes are stored.

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CKHA Chief of Surgery, Dr. Elizabeth Haddad, explains how the new, state-of-theart equipment will work at the new and consolidated endoscopy unit, which saw its unveiling Friday. With Haddad is unit clinical manager, Colleen O’Neill.

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Police arrested a husband and wife team in connection with a slew of break-ins in the municipality over a three-year period.

Between August 2011 and June 2014, Chatham-Kent police investigated numerous break-ins where a number of blocked or “private” phone calls were made to the victimized homes prior to break-in.

More than $600,000 in jewelry, money, coin collections and electronics were stolen over that time period, police say. That dollar value does not include the cost of damage done to the more than

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A real estate firm’s report on the price of farmland has high praise for the hikes that happened in Chatham-Kent recently.

The annual Re/Max Farm Report discusses the cost of agricultural land in various municipalities across the nation, including here in Chatham-Kent.

The report said strong demand for high-quality land led to prices jumping by as

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Police say the in“The arrest of these telligence unit, (alleged) prolific community patrol offenders demonofficers, criminal instrates that small vestigations and fogroups or individrensic identification ual career criminals units were involved are responsible for in the investigation, the vast majority of and receive tips from Dennis Poole break-ins that occur Crime Stoppers. in our community.”

“Knowing that these indiMichael Brown, 38, of Balviduals have been arrested moral Road is charged with will hopefully allow some of 30 counts of break and enthese victims to regain their ter and commit theft, two lost sense of security and counts of break and enter serve notice on the criminal with intent and 18 counts of element that we will contin- possession of stolen properue in our efforts to pursue ty. them relentlessly to keep His wife, Jodie-Lynn Brown, our community safe,” Police 36, faces similar charges.

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much as 100% in some parts of C-K. It said the 2013 price per acre here ranged from $5,000 to $16,000, but prices range from $7,000 to $22,000 this year.

Rick Strain, a local Re/ Max agent well versed in farm property transactions, doesn’t think property prices will continue to increase.

“It can’t go too much more,” he said. “It’s stabilizing. In fact, there’s a bit of a lull. But we’ve got people what want it (farm property) and can’t find it.”

Strain said recent years of excellent crop yields contributed to the rise in per acre prices locally. That shows that the land is being purchased and used for farming here, which is not the case around London and Toronto.

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Strain said most of the local agricultural land purchases are from one person to another.

“The majority around here right now is farmer to farmer or a new generation of farmers coming in and starting off with 50-75-acre parcels to get started,” he said.

The authors of the farm report believe local land will continue to remain strong, as demand won’t evaporate.

On either side of us, farmland prices fell. In Essex County, that’s attributable to the closure of the Heinz plant in Leamington. This year, they’re selling from $7,000 to $11,000 per acre for land that sold for $11,000plus a year ago.

In western Middlesex, the price per acre dropped to $8,500 per acre this year from $12,000 in 2013.

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The fourth annual Chatham-Kent Addictions Awareness Conference is taking place on Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre.

Organized by the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Mental Health & Addictions Program,

Canadian Mental Health Association, and Westover Treatment Centre, the purpose of the conference is to provide ongoing education to service providers and community members regarding addictions.

Bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté will return this year as a guest speaker.

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Rickford tours C-K Cabinet minister speaks at luncheon, visits Union Gas facility

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A federal cabinet minister swung through Chatham-Kent Friday, speaking at a local luncheon and touring Union Gas’ Dawn Hub. Greg Rickford, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, spoke to a Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce lunch at Retro Suites, while hanging out with his friend and colleague, Dave Van Kesteren, MP for Chatham-Kent Essex. About 70 people attended, including

a number of municipal economic development staff, the mayor and several council and mayoral candidates.

Rickford said his multiple cabinet portfolios may not appear to have much focus here in Southwestern Ontario, but added the natural gas and renewable energy realities of Chatham-Kent are a drawing point.

He said with Union Gas’ Dawn facility, “Chatham-Kent has a world-class capacity in supply and distribution for natural gas.”

Rickford added solar and wind energy also fall under his natural resource portfolio.

He addressed questions about Ontario’s Ring of Fire, an area deep in the Canadian Shield that is said to contain billions of dollars in mineral deposits. But it’s also located in the heart of untouched boreal forest, and environmentalists are concerned about the impact of heavy exploitation of such remote and ecologically significant territory.

Rickford pointed to the government’s plan for responsible resource development. He said it helps to create growth, jobs and prosperity, while enhancing safety and security and advancing infrastructure development across Canada.

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The 2014 Operation Cover-Up program has officially launched and is looking for donations.

This year marks 28 years of distributing winter clothing to families in need throughout Chatham-Kent. Over those 28 years, United Way’s Operation Cover-Up has distributed more than 60,000 winter coats, hats and mittens.

United Way’s Good Neighbours co-ordinator, Mary Symons, said in a release,“We

are looking for coats of all sizes – male, female, children, toddlers and infants – with an emphasis on men’s plus sized and toddlers and infant coats.”

Those wishing to donate used winter coats can do so from now until Oct. 18 during business hours, at the following drop-off locations: Libro Financial (Blenheim), Betty Brite, Bondy’s Cleaners, Chatham Cleaners, Community Cleaners, Winners (Chatham), Jackson’s Seeds, McBrayne Feed and Supply Ltd., McKellar’s

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Those wishing to receive a winter coat can collect a coupon now, at the following locations: the Salvation Army Family Services, ODSP, Employment and Social Services, and United Way offices in Tilbury, Wallaceburg and Chatham.

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(Real) Info, please You can Google “how many toes does a twotoed sloth have,” and get answers such as, “Some are two-toed and some are three-toed. They’re all slow,” from a person named Fish Hat. You can also seek information from municipal candidates on their Facebook pages, a closed special interest group’s page, or even from an online voting “fun” site.

All three of those are about as useful as Fish Hat’s response.

Instant experts are plentiful. Sourced stories by journalists aren’t.

You can go online and find anything to support any train of thought you want. Just check out Internet reviews – you can find that the resort or restaurant you’re considering is both the best and the worst of all time.

Despite the onslaught of data, we’re becoming more opinionated and less informed every day.

It has long been a newspaper’s job to draw attention to issues from a community-wide perspective.

We exist to provide a forum for information and a place to debate issues. We have opinions, not the only ones that matter of course, but they are ours and we stand behind them.

Our publicly stated goal is to inform. We aren’t running for election, we don’t have an agenda beyond giving you the facts by tracking down people and talking to them.

When we publish a story, it is as factual as we can provide, given the fact that we’re as susceptible to being lied to as anyone else.

When we write a story stating Brightenview’s view of its project, we don’t do it to back the mayor’s re-election campaign. We do it because it’s a topic people care about.

When we state that the mayor’s lengthy, campaign-style speech at Sunday’s Moraviantown event was greeted with rolled eyes and groans, it’s because we were there to see it.

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Backwards electoral system Sir: As a newcomer to this community (2012), I am finding it very difficult to make a decision in the coming municipal election. Until last week in The Voice, local newspapers had been simply printing lists of the candidates. I hope prior to the election there will be some serious analysis in all local media.

Chatham seems desperate for business and industry. Opening a new business these days is difficult, and companies are selective. That is why I am puzzled at Chatham-Kent’s municipal electoral system. Six candidates elected at-large in a city? Take a look at other places that are far more successful than here in attracting business. One thing most of them offer, as a basic, is a modern, electoral system.

Chatham should be divided into six wards – a system used in Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, London, Guelph, Waterloo and other progressive places. I suspect the current system was put in place by provincial bureaucrats at amalgamation so as to not alarm the populace too much – as

was done in other amalgamations.

The big difference between those places and Chatham-Kent is, after a few years, other places changed their systems to make them more responsive to democracy.

The at-large electoral system used here dates to over a century ago and is the first “small” indicator to potential business owners that Chatham is anything but a progressive community. That will not be the only factor for businesses deciding to set up shop, but does the city need an automatic strike one, given today’s competitive business climate?

From what I can gather there are more than 20 candidates for six seats in Chatham. One result is multi-sign pollution all over the city. Just look the boulevards.

More importantly, the at-large system makes it nearly impossible to make an intelligent decision about whom to support with a vote. Studies of at-large systems also show incumbents have an incredible advantage.

People will likely vote for one or two new, vibrant

candidates, and then fill in their ballots with names they recognize. The result is that dead wood incumbents continually get re-elected based on name recognition alone, and they cannot be blasted from their seats with dynamite.

When the system changes and they face real scrutiny, they often disappear from public life. In the current system, people’s fifth and sixth choices often top the polls – while those dynamic newcomers that were many people’s first choices finish well out of the running.

It cannot be that difficult to create a ward system for Chatham. That would allow people in each area of the city to focus on a single councillor’s performance, and make it easier to throw the bum out for poor or non-performance.

The argument of, “What if there are two good people running?” is a non starter. Isn’t that what we want in elections?

A difficult choice? That might increase voter turnout and public interest more than gimmicky electoral voting ploys and experimental systems

dreamed up by municipal staff to generate interest by voters.

It might be worthwhile to ask any candidates that come knocking on your door if they would support reforming the electoral system.

It was good to see some candidates’ ads in The Voice last week, too.

A sign on a boulevard tells me nothing, even if it includes a website.

Memorizing that address could be considered distracted driving. An ad could at the least cite qualifications and political positions to aid those who cannot attend candidates’ meetings.

As for me, I have been visited by only one candidate to date, and talked to another quite by accident.

Unless there are more candidates calling, or I can attend an all candidates’ meeting and see who else is worth supporting, I will cast a ballot for only two people – those who made sense in our conversations. I will not vote for four unknown other people simply because the rules allow it.

David Meyer Chatham

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News

Ensure your choices will work with administration Sir: What is the role of municipal councillor that more than 50 C-K citizens are competing for in the upcoming election?

One part of the answer to that question is covered in an excellent article by George Cuff in this month’s Municipal World publication. Mr. Cuff is a well-respected Canadian commentator on municipal matters. The article is titled, ”Questions that should not be asked by councillors” and his point is that councillors should stick to their job of governance and not interfere with staff’s job of administration.

His final statement in

the article is, “If council members ask such (detailed administrative) questions they … bring the professionalism of their staff into question.” Will our next council stay out of the “weeds,” let professional staff do their jobs, and focus on their governance responsibilities?

What are those governance responsibilities?

Some months ago in another article, I defined them as follows: Visioning – Creating a vision of the future direction of the municipality which can be agreed to by the majority of citizens

and council members.

Strategic Direction – Generating agreement on the strategies for achieving the vision.

Policy – Defining the boundaries of the actions permitted to implement these strategies.

Budget – Arranging the funding sources to implement the strategies and policies.

This isn’t something I dreamed up. It is drawn from a set of “best practices” publications listed at the end of this article, most of which are available in the local library.

Read the minutes of

council meetings in Ontario’s progressive communities and you’ll see that they focus on these key responsibilities and they don’t second-guess their professional staff.

Councils that are willing to learn from the best in the business will adopt their governance approach.

So, candidates, this is the job you are applying for. We need this job done. If you get elected and do a different job you will be cheating us. Voters, pick the people who can and will do this job.

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Young adults can make a difference

Sir: Young people, get out and vote! If you ever want a job in Chatham-Kent, now is the time to get out and vote and get rid of councillors who have done almost nothing about job creation and attracting new companies to fill the many empty factories we have here since the last election!

In the last 20 years, we have lost many factories and jobs in Chatham-Kent with next to nothing being done to improve the situation.

Many other cities along Highway 401 are attracting new industries; it is time we have a council that does the job they were elected to do which

includes this.

There are many people in Chatham-Kent who want to work, but because the jobs are not here have to revert to social assistance. Many of these people are proud people, and it hurts them very much to have to deal with that department.

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Life

A sobering breath with the police When the police ask for your assistance, you jump at the opportunity to help.

When they tell you they will feed you free alcohol for an hour, you leap over chairs and push people out of the way!

OK, so maybe you crack a big smile and reply via e-mail as fast as your fingers can type, if you’re a middle-aged, overweight journalist.

Fifteen police officers needed my help Oct. 2.

Who was I to say no?

They were in an intensive breath tech course on the Intoxilyzer 8000c, a blood-alcohol reader

Bruce Corcoran that police use at their stations to accurately see how much booze is in a driver’s system.

These aren’t the little hand-held roadside Breathalyzers that are in most every police cruiser, but are big, clunky and very accurate machines.

While every officer can

use the hand-held, onthe-spot breath tests, only a handful of officers on a police service are qualified on the Intoxilyzers.

In Chatham-Kent, there were just 10 last week, but eight more were going through the course.

The training is a hot commodity. Police services across the province petition the Centre for Forensic Sciences and the OPP – the organizations that conduct the roving clinics – to allow them to host such events.

Chatham-Kent landed one this year, four years after hosting its last one.

“This is a really good opportunity for us,” Mike Thompson of the Chatham-Kent Police Service said. “Instead of sending officers out of town, they can show up here for their training.”

Police services from as far away as West Nipissing, northwest of North Bay, sent officers to Chatham to take part.

I signed up to participate as a test subject not only because of the free alcohol and to help the police.

There was some personal curiosity as well. I have been known to have an alcoholic beverage or two at local watering holes. My vehicles have spent more than few nights in restaurant parking lots. Drinking and driving is folly.

But I was curious to see what my blood-alcohol content would be and

how intoxicated I would appear to the police officers.

Four of us consumed beer for an hour and then rotated from table to table, blowing into the Intoxilyzers and getting our readouts.

We were all told beforehand we’d likely blow below the legal limit, despite the large amount of booze consumed in a short time period. It can take a while to enter your blood stream.

Not me. I consistently blew more than 100 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, and never below 90. The legal limit is 80, but you get a three-day suspension if you top 50.

Had I been behind the wheel, I’d have been charged.

I asked the cops if they’d pulled me over, would they have considered me impaired. All of them said I had somewhat glassy eyes, but spoke without slurring, showing little

outward signs of impairment. Still, with the eyes and a smell of alcohol, they all said they’d have tested me.

I knew I was in no shape to drive before any breath tests. I was surprised I came off as hardly appearing impaired.

It makes you wonder how many people think they can hide the fact they’ve been drinking and opt to get behind the wheel. That’s a dangerous game, not just with your licence, but potentially with someone’s life.

While I showed little impairment, but blew well beyond the legal limit, the other side of the coin is where people come off as impaired, but blow a green at a roadside test. Officers still have the discretion to make an arrest for impaired driving. It’s a separate charge for having more than 80mg/100ml.

If you think you can fool police, you’re likely fooling yourself.

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Windows can define your home Special to The Chatham Voice

Changing doors and windows is one of a home owner’s biggest maintenance investments, apart from replacing a roof.

Style, comfort, and price are the three determining factors when it comes to choosing new doors and windows.

Style Firstly, let the overall style of your home guide you. If the house has a rustic look, you may want to opt for windows with small panes. If your house has stone siding and natural materials prevail, you’ll probably prefer wood. And lastly, if you have a modern home, you’ll probably want to focus on metallic or coloured finishes.

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Installing a new floor is a substantial renovation project, and the skills required to do the job will depend on the flooring material chosen and the type of subfloor. While linoleum squares, vinyl, and stratified and laminated woods are relatively easy to install, ceramic or porcelain tiles and carpets are a little trickier to manage. Even if stone, linoleum, vinyl sheets, hardwood, and pre-varnished wood are easy to lay, finishing work requires significant time and effort.

Some projects are best done by a professional because of the complexity of the work.

The quality of the installation has a direct influence on the durability and the comfort of the flooring. Poor installation can even reduce the life of the

product. Laying tile or fitting wall-to-wall carpet requires a certain set of skills. Firstly, the subfloor needs to be carefully prepared and any cracks in wood or concrete surfaces have to be repaired. Every type of carpet has its own particularities, meaning that a carpet with underlay, a glued carpet, or carpet tiles require different installation methods and finishing.

Professional tile installers or carpet layers also remove old carpet or flooring and dispose of it in an appropriate manner.

Unless the home renovator is very confident in his or her skills, it is also worthwhile to hire a flooring specialist to put in other kinds of flooring as well. The installation of a hardwood floor involves many different steps, including the laying of the wood, sanding, staining, and varnishing. Unfinished wood planks or strips

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A backyard can look very bare when the snow disappears, but it is a great time to discover all sorts of new possibilities.

If your lot lies on varying natural ground elevations, you may be tempted to give a new look to your property by dressing it up with some steps.

The choice of materials to be used will depend on the style of your home.

Once the materials are purchased, construction of the steps can begin.

The first thing to do is to stretch a cord around the area to define where earth has to be removed to carve out rough steps.

By defining individu-

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Before positioning your materials it is important to prepare the ground and strengthen the base of each step with packed sand or with a layer of poured concrete on a bed of crushed stone. If you’re doing this work in the spring, be sure not to work at temperatures below 5°C or the concrete will not set properly.

Adding some decorative steps can transform the look of your backyard.

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However, this effect diminishes over time, as the gas eventually escapes. A low emission (low-E) coating can be added to the window. This coating comes in the form of a low-emissivity film, which lets the sun’s rays in but prevents heat from escaping.

You should also check the spacers that separate the two

or three panes of glass. The spacers surround the windows and make them waterproof. It is important to ensure that they have low conductivity, or, in other words, that they are non-metallic.

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How to make a cool stool Special to The Chatham Voice

Do you have lots of old records that are ta­king up way too much space or are due for the scrap heap?

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Kill two birds with one stone and give them a retro look!

To enhance stools in a jiffy, you’ll need: • a vinyl record • sandpaper • an old stool • contact cement • steel wool • black paint 1. First of all, remove the seat from the stool. Smooth the edges with sandpaper, if necessary, and then paint them black.

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2. Use steel wool to rub the legs of the stool to restore their sparkle.

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All you have to do now is to leave everything to dry. peat the previous steps for each stool that you want to revamp in vintage fashion.

This simple idea is sure to bring a touch of rock ‘n’ roll into your home.

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These shades go perfectly with a neutral, pale floor that is scattered with area rugs in shades of brown.

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Everything and the kitchen sink

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The world of faucets has evolved so much in recent years that it’s easy to feel

lost without a few guidelines.

Indeed, manufacturers now offer products in a huge range of shapes, finishes, and styles.

Style and function While some models have truly eye-catching designs, faucets are primari-

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The simpler their shape, the easier they are to clean. However, you should always ensure that they fit into your decor.

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Recently selected for the Elite Select Team, which includes the top 10 dance teams in Ontario, Robinson and Ireland-Heidt competed at the Autumn Skate in Ottawa recently, in preparation for the Western Ontario Section Competition in early November.

“Natalie and Chase are developing very quickly into a strong dance team,” said coach Connie Toth, who has been working with the duo since they started ice dancing together last year.

“If they continue to improve at the pace they did last winter, they will have much success. They work well together and are a pleasure to coach.”

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el, which will be held in Quebec this December, according to Robinson, the pair isn’t looking too far into the future. Rather, they’re focusing on simply improving each time they take the ice.

“Our goal for this year is to try to be the best we can and achieve the highest level on components and elements of our routine, and working on being stronger skaters,” said the 15-year-old Robinson, who attends Ridgetown District High School, and has been skating since age three. “So we are giving more effort and focus on the ice.”

Making the Elite Select Team in itself was an incredible feeling for the dance team, as the duo has been spending countless hours on the ice training this year.

“Feels awesome and inspiring as we can watch the top teams and learn from them,” said Ireland-Heidt, a 16-year-old student at Ecole Secondaire de Pain Court, who also coaches gymnastics at the Chatham Gymnastics Centre.

“It is totally surreal, as I never thought of us in this way,” added Robinson of being honoured with a spot on the Elite Select Team.

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News

Online voting, fun and fact

sion with the official municipal Internet voting process, according to Chatham-Kent clerk and returning officer Judy Smith.

Looking to Start Your Own Business?

“We have received a You may be eligible for . . . number of calls from The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit people who want to know if this will affect (OSEB) Program This Employment Ontario project, program or service their municipal vote or is funded in part by the Government of Canada if it’s part of the official vote,” she said. “We’re The OSEB Program offers an opportunity for an eligible, unemployed person to following up on the ‘create a job for yourself ’ by starting your own business. matter, but we want to assure the public that The OSEB Program is administered in partnership with the Ministry of this has nothing to do Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and provides Employment whatsoever with the Insurance (EI) income as well as Community Futures’ entrepreneurial municipal election.” counselling, networking & workshops during the start-up year of your business.

Smith said Brent’s site has none of the safeJoin us! FREE Information Session to explain the OSEB Program on: guards built in to ensure Wednesday, October 15, 2014 the basic principals are 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. met, such as making Highgate Community Hall, 291 King Street S., Highgate sure only eligible voters cast ballots and only one vote per per person is alPre-registration is required by calling 519.676.7775 or lowed. toll free 1.866.469.9901 Brent said he received a call from Smith and regrets any confusion.

“The poll came about because during my campaigning I was encountering a lot of people who didn’t even know who the candidates were. It’s about voter engagement and education. We have disclaimers on the site and our Community Futures . . . website pushes people Strengthering our local economy one business at a time.

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A “pre-vote” feature on mayoral candidate Steve Brent’s website is causing some confu-

to the municipal website.”

You will log on to the voting Brent said he intends to have website, select “Register,” fill in the poll taken the fields required down prior to (Voter ID is lo“We have received a Oct. 13 when cated on the VIN online vot- number of calls from Card), review and ing begins, but people who want to submit. wouldn’t provide know if this will affect Step 2 - Get Your a specific date. their municipal vote or Ballot Pin Smith said she is You will receive if it’s part of the official seeking further an e-mail shortly information on vote. We’re following after registering up on the matter, but the issues. with a link to obOfficial online we want to assure the tain your pin. Envoting begins public that this has ter the required Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. information to isnothing to do whatsoand continues on sue your pin. a 24-hour per day ever with the municipal basis until Oct. 20 election.”

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Enter your Voter Smith said the ID, Pin number, move to online voting is an evo- and verification text. Read over lution over the past four years. the Oath of Qualification (ac“Our first concern was that cept or decline), vote, review it be a secure process and the and submit your ballot. You’ll second is that be easy to use,” see a page that thanks you for she said. “We brought in ex- voting and lets you know your perts and council decided that vote was successfully cast. we would proceed with this Anyone who doesn’t receive method for the 2014 election.

Our partner, Dominion Voting, a VIN Card can contact a muis recognized as a leader in the nicipal centre to be added to the voters’ list or to be given a PIN field.”

The municipal website http:// for Internet voting.

Smith said voters cannot vote www.chatham-kent.ca/MunicipalElections/Pages/Inter- online on Election Day, Oct. 27.

“We will be monitoring how netVoting.aspx has a video exthings work with the advance plaining how to vote online.

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Mayoral hopefuls discuss C-K Six of seven mayoral candidates speak out at Blenheim forum

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

A standing-room only crowd of 150 people filled St. Mary’s Hall in Blenheim to listen to mayoral and Ward 2 candidates Sept. 30.

Taxes, the size, scope and cost of government, and economic development dominated the three-hour session in which candidates answered questions submitted by the public.

Here’s an overview of some of the mayoral candidates’ comments.

Why they’re running: Steve Brent said Chatham-Kent needs a mayor who isn’t afraid to make “tough decisions” and said his election means the “2006-2014 spending spree” will end.

Jeff Bultje said his election would get government “back to basics” providing service.

He said the municipality is spending $17 million per year to service its debt – “an arena’s worth” of expense.

Marjorie Crew said she would emphasize a collaborative approach. “I don’t have all the answers” but by working together, solutions can be found.

Randy Hope said he needs another four years to complete the changes he started in 2006 and bring the municipality to prosperity as part of his 12-year plan.

Ian McClarty said he is the only rural candidate and stressed what he called “international business experience.” Council has lost control and administration is “the tail wagging the dog,” he added.

John Willatt said although he has called Chatham-Kent his home for 25 years as an immigrant, he brings a much-needed different perspective to council.

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Possible changes in municipal focus: Bultje said council spends far too much in outside consulting when staff should have knowledge to do the work.

Crew said she wants a new and efficient way to do business.

“We need to raise our profile and show we’re ripe for business.”

Hope said he wants to foster more debate and change council’s priorities.

McClarty said there needs to be greater accountability and transparency between staff and council so people can get the information they seek.

Willatt said C-K needs to “quit spending more than we earn. We have to cut it back.” He also said he would seek to move council meetings to Thursday night to give council more opportunity to review material and contact staff.

Brent said the municipality is too focused on industry as an economic driver and that there can be advantages to including arts and culture in the mix.

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Bultje said under his leadership, reducing municipal debt would become the priority of council and staff in order to allow the municipality to have flexibility to deal with issues as they arise.

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Hope said he is proud of the fact that there has been a 22% reduction in municipal debt ($168 million to $128 million) with a further reduction in his plans.

McLarty said there is a credibility issue with local government, which he would address. “Nobody can tell me why we say have $100 million in reserves but we can’t a fix our roads and bridges.”

Willatt said, “When you look at Windsor with no tax increase in five years and London with no increase in three of the last four, there is no reason we can’t do the same or better.”

Brent said as mayor he would make changes in how C-K invests its municipal resources. He said there is a need to “cut red tape” so the community can make progress instead of being tied to

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McLarty said holding staff more accountable for the way money is spent would be the first step toward halting tax increases.

Willatt said C-K can’t implement wage freezes with employees due to contracts but is confident enough savings can be found to allow it to “do better than zero.”

Brent said a combination of new assessment and a more business-friendly approach in local government can stop budget increases.

Bultje said claims that council can’t bring a zero increase are “bull” and that if a private firm acted the way C-K does in dealing with development, it would be “out of business.”

Crew said budget increases are a fact of life due to inflation, but that doesn’t mean the municipality can’t continue to find ways to improve efficiency.

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Questions for the Candidates

2. Would you support an OPP costing study?

3. Would you support examining a volunteer-only fire service if the provincial arbitration system isn’t overhauled?

4. Do you believe we should continue our ongoing efforts to attract economic investment from China?

5. Would you support contracting municipal services to the private sector if those services can be delivered more efficiently?

6. Would you support investigating amalgamation of fire/ambulance/police services to reduce costs?

7. Would you support a municipal tree-cutting bylaw if it contained incentives for woodlot owners to retain/increase tree cover?

8. Do you believe we need a municipal ombudsman or ethics commissioner such as London and Windsor have added?

9. Would you consider developing a usage benchmark for municipal offices, arena and libraries and closing those that don’t meet the standards?

10. Do you support development of a community-wide multipurpose recreation centre?

11. Do you support an adopt-apark program in which service or volunteer groups assume some maintenance (grass cutting) of some municipal facilities?

12. Do you support investigating a reduction in the number of municipal councilors?

David VanDamme

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Mona Natvik

Ward 3 Jim Brown

Trevor Thompson

Nathaniel Suitor

M. Clare Latimer

Karen Herman

Rudy Toews

Dan Gelinas

Bryon Fluker

Kathy Cottingham

Mark Authier

1. Would you support a tax freeze or rollback if it meant reduced staff or services?

Art Stirling

Ward 2

Ward 1

Frank Vercouteren

To see the explanations to the responses of these questions please see our website: www.chathamvoice.com

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2. Would you support an OPP costing study?

3. Would you support examining a volunteer-only fire service if the provincial arbitration system isn’t overhauled?

4. Do you believe we should continue our ongoing efforts to attract economic investment from China?

5. Would you support contracting municipal services to the private sector if those services can be delivered more efficiently?

6. Would you support investigating amalgamation of fire/ambulance/police services to reduce costs?

7. Would you support a municipal tree-cutting bylaw if it contained incentives for woodlot owners to retain/increase tree cover?

8. Do you believe we need a municipal ombudsman or ethics commissioner such as London and Windsor have added?

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10. Do you support development of a community-wide multipurpose recreation centre?

11. Do you support an adopt-apark program in which service or volunteer groups assume some maintenance (grass cutting) of some municipal facilities?

12. Do you support investigating a reduction in the number of municipal councilors?

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Sheldon Parsons

Carmen McGregor

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Ward 5 Marc R.E. Reid

Leon Leclair

Joe Faas

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C-K Votes 2014

Ward 1 candidates

Kathy Cottingham I am a 64-year young retired teacher, wife of Allan and mother of Jason, Jacob and Jordan Cottingham. Allan and I have lived in Tilbury all our lives where I have supported Allan in the 100-year-old family business, Cottingham Tire.

I have spent the past 45 years devoted to making my community a better place. I have chaired several boards including the Tilbury BIA, Tilbury & District Chamber of Commerce, Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre, service clubs such as Tilbury Rotary and IODE, and numerous C-K committees.

I am committed to working to find jobs in C-K; partnering with labour, industry, small business and government to develop co-operation; developing tourism to attract youth, senior and immigrant groups to C-K; achieve a workable budget to keep taxes low, maintain services and replace infrastructure; replace perceived negativity by working positively to address the needs of each community.

Bryon Fluker Bryon Fluker has been on Chatham-Kent council since its formation in 1998. He spent eight years as the mayor of Tilbury.

He wishes to continue to serve the people of Ward 1 and the various leaders as they wish to enhance and improve their individual communities.

In 14 years it has been his goal to overcome the anxieties of amalgamation and make C-K work to make each community its own unique community. He wishes to work with these local leaders

and C-K to improve assessment, jobs and population growth. It is only through all involved is the need of infrastructure and quality of life growth possible.

Chatham-Kent is not sustainable unless this kind of growth takes place. He wants to work with the positive community leadership to make this possible.

Dan Gelinas I moved here from Windsor 20 years ago after meeting my wife, Mary Beth, who was born and raised in Wheatley.

Presently I am part of Wheatley Waterfront – A Citizens Initiative, working together for a more environmentally and economically sustainable waterfront community.

I am involved with both the provincial and federal NDP riding associations. I had the honour to run as the NDP candidate in the last provincial election placing a close second to the incumbent.

I spoke of the need for jobs in Chatham-Kent and how I have worked with many federal, provincial and municipal leaders in an effort to bring jobs to this area.

Recently, we celebrated the announcement of our $45 million Global Development Centre in Blenheim that will create up to 500 new jobs. I am honoured to have been the person who brought Mayor Randy Hope and Lorne Nystrom together to put this project together.

My wife and I both believe the future of Chatham-Kent is dependent on the quality of leadership and the direction our elected officials.

Ward 2 candidates

Karen Herman I have a very diverse work experience with a proven record of leadership within Chatham-Kent.

I am married to Robert.

We reside in South-Kent and are farm owners in West-Kent. I have served Chatham-Kent residents for 11 years and have been a supporter and an advocate for agriculture, business retention, expansion and tourism.

I have chaired the Chatham-Kent Senior Fair in Blenheim and am an active voice on The Senior

Advisory Committee.

I am very proud to have taken a leadership role and gained council support for three major infrastructure projects within South Kent.

The Gable Rees Rotary Pool. As chairperson of a volunteer committee, we built an addition on to this facility.

The Erieau Fire Hall. Removal of the old schoolhouse meant Erieau now has a community hall, a library/book deposit and fire hall to be proud of.

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The Snobelen Road Bridge. Rather than remove this bridge, new bridge was built off site with $600K in savings.

Clare Latimer I was born, raised and live in North Harwich with my husband Paul and family. I have been a community occupational therapist for the past 30 years.

Accountability to the Chatham-Kent taxpayers is my number one priority.

I will listen and be responsive to your concerns.

I believe in reducing debt and facilitating efficient, effective and respectful municipal service for our tax dollars.

We can hold taxes through service efficiency and wise spending. Implementing a sustainable realistic infrastructure budget is essential.

The current work skills gap should be addressed through tailored curriculum with local education facilities and/or work sites and social enterprise.

I value our farmers and Chatham-Kent’s renowned agricultural best

practices.

Chatham-Kent communities must respect each other and work together for interactive growth, especially in the areas of agro-manufacturing, tourism and sustainable environmental protection.

Art Stirling My background includes a degree in journalism and 25 years of private-sector management experience, focused on national marketing and government affairs.

After co-chairing the 2005 United Way campaign, I

built and now lead a local children’s charity. A proven problem solver, I have assisted groups in Blenheim, Erieau, Chatham and elsewhere with a range of projects.

I am 52, raised on a family farm near Rondeau, live in Blenheim with my wife Grace, and have five children.

For the past eight years, I have provided strong leadership, effective management and responsive service. If re-elected, I promise to serve with integrity and passion, working to realize the full po-

tential of Chatham-Kent while continuing to advocate for operating responsibly within our financial means.

Trevor Thompson I’m the father of Ian, aged six and Zoë, aged four. My wife of more than eight years, Trish, is a school photographer and I’ve been the municipal reporter for seven years for Blackburn Radio.

In that time, I’ve seen a deeply divided council avoid responsibility, defer important decisions and often vote to appease the

people sitting in the chambers.

Council ignores its own directions, and reacts instead of plans. I’m running because I’ve seen how the sausage is made, and we can do better.

Without a direction and teamwork-oriented council with focus, Chatham-Kent will continue to hemorrhage jobs and people, leaving the residents of this great municipality to shoulder an ever-growing burden.

Chatham-Kent council needs to focus on working together.

Ward 3 municipal council candidates

Jim Brown I’m a lifelong resident of Ridgetown for 59 years. Married with two adult children and two grandchildren.

I am the publisher of the Ridgetown Independent News.

As councillor for the Town of Ridgetown and Chatham-Kent, I have sat on or chaired most

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I am committed to maintain East Kent as a safe and exciting place in which to live.

I will continue to strive for quality employment opportunities and maintain and enhance our facilities for leisurely affordable recreation and retirement.

Through proper maintenance and local planning for growth, we can retain the high quality of life that we enjoy in Chatham-Kent. A clean, well-maintained community with accessible, affordable local pro-

grams and above-average services will promote growth. We need to get back to basics with local community involvement.

Mona Natvik I was born and raised in Chatham-Kent to parents who came here from Norway to join the local farming and health-care communities.

My extended family and I live near Clear Creek Forest outside of Highgate.

I earned my secondary teaching qualifications in Christchurch, New Zealand and am now employed with two school boards as a secondary French and Visual Arts teacher.

I have a passion for world travel and have been blessed with an

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array of international experience both professionally and personally. I am a member of the board of directors for The Mary Webb Centre.

I envision a continuously healthy and happy Chatham-Kent whose council makes decisions in the best interest of as many residents as possible, and embraces the ideas and suggestions of the people they represent, with a focus on the fair division of services and facilities.

Steve Pinsonneault I am a married father of three children and a lifelong resident of Thamesville. I presently run my own business that consists of a sign shop; an automotive repair shop and a coin-operated car wash.

I have served East Kent on Chatham-Kent council for the past two terms. During that time I have sat on the Public Utilities Commission, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, library board, as well as the Thamesville Community Credit Union board (past president).

I have served my community as a volunteer firefighter for the past 23 years and have been a Legion member for the past 30 years. I am dedicated and committed to the position of representing my constituents.

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If elected, I plan to continue to promote fiscal responsibility and get our infrastructure shortfall back on track by lobbying provincial government to help with the mess they downloaded to us.

David Van Damme I entered the municipal election for East Kent to fulfill a life-long passion for politics. It is my hope that I will serve the public well and make a real difference while leaving a legacy behind so that people will look back and say that I got it right. I will

need your help to do this. My job is to listen and learn from you and not be afraid to reach out for advice.

Conversely, I am not afraid to make the tough decisions to move things forward.

I am very passionate about this endeavour and I continue to reach people throughout the ward who are encouraged by my message of change. I have never been more encouraged and optimistic about the future of this municipality. We have the blueprint for success ahead of us; the vision and the plans are there for us to act on.

Ward 4 candidates

Leon Leclair I am married to Colette, father of three and have never left Chatham-Kent. I currently manage a large diverse agriculture business growing tomatoes, sugar beets, seed corn, beans, corn and wheat. Also to help complement better staff and equipment use, I run a custom plant, spray and harvest business and I am partners with the largest sugar beet harvest group in Ontario.

Presently my time is spent on various boards, co-founder of bridge committee, founding member of Chatham-Kent agriculture development committee, chair of food hub committee, vice-chair on agriculture committee with Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce, and many more. I am seeking second term as there is much more to be accomplished with bridge committee, and as chair of food hub my goal will be to aid in establishing new food value-added businesses.

Marc R.E. Reid I grew up on the family farm, graduated from LKCS in Dresden, and completed post-secondary studies at the University of Toronto (BA), Canadian Nazarene College (BRS), and McMaster Divinity College (MTS).

An ordained minister, I served as a pastor in Hamilton for nearly 15 years, and realized the dream of moving back to Chatham-Kent in 2012. My wife Kimberly and I are business owners (Music on the Move at Jurassic Fantastic, a community music and party place in the Downtown Chatham Centre), musicians and worship leaders.

My desire is to apply my experience in both the business and non-profit sectors to developing and promoting Chatham-Kent and its unique constituent communities as healthy and attractive places for people to live, work and find fulfillment.

Ward 5 candidates

Carmen McGregor My vision for Wallaceburg is an age-friendly community that actively thrives and supports sustainable jobs, continued growth and youth retaining strategies.

I am running for municipal council because I believe that my experience and desire to serve will be of benefit to my community. I would like to once again engage my community in the decision-making process.

Married to Tom for 27 years with four children and five grandchildren. Currently work part-time for my husband’s law firm. I have owned two businesses, worked as an operations manager of a small transportation firm and for the Wallaceburg Hydro.

I volunteer and sit on many boards within my community.

I’ve been a public school board trustee for the past nine years, during which I was chair for three and vice chair for two, and have been the board’s representative provincially.

More information can be found at www.carmenmcgregor.ca.

Jeff Wesley It has been an honour to represent Wallaceburg for over 20 years as your mayor and current councillor.

Michelle and I were born at Sydenham District Hospital and we were married in Wallaceburg 34 years ago. We have four married children with three grandchildren.

My heart and my family are in Wallaceburg.

For over 20 years I have stood up for Wallaceburg and always put Wallaceburg first.

Whether it was our hospital, our pool, our walking bridge, our drinking water or a local golf course that was threatened, I always stood up for Wallaceburg, did my homework and spoke with knowledge and conviction.

I have never shied away from the tough issues. With your support I would be honoured to continue to do so.

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News

Thursday, October 9, 2014 • Auction Bazaar at St. Paul’s United Church, 22125 Communication Road at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm.

Admission $1 with lunch to follow.

• Seniors Euchre Party at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair Street in the clubroom starting at 1:00pm. All levels of players are welcome to join us.

Friday, October 10, 2014 • Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Choice of baked ham, roast beef or fish & chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone Welcome.

• The Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society presents: All Aboard! Take a trip back in time to explore the history of the railroad in Kent County and its impact on local families with the Chatham Railway Museum folks. Held at St. Andrew’s Residence, 99 Park St., Chatham, ON. Everyone is welcome. Please visit us t: www. ogs.on.ca/kent.

• Fun darts in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion in Lawson Hall, 304 St. Clair St. Open to the public and all levels of experience are welcome to join us. Nice relaxed atmosphere with a very reasonable entry fee.

General public welcome.

Saturday, October 11, 2014 • 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 Luey. Everyone Welcome.

• Saturday afternoon dances in the clubroom from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. Entertainment by Ridge Road.

Monday, October 13, 2014 • Card Party at Christ Church Anglican Hall, Dresden at 7:30pm. Prizes, Dutch Auction & Lunch. $3.00. Sponsored

by Fairport Rebekah Lodge, Dresden.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 • Draft Day starring Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner will be shown at the Chatham branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library at 2:00pm.

• Shuffleboard, pool and darts at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham starting at 6:30pm.

• Tuesday night euchre at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St., Chatham in our clubroom starting at 6:30pm. General public welcome.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 • Wheatley OEYC presents: Healthy School Lunches.

Stumped on healthy lunch ideas? We’ll have tips on keeping your kids fueled for school. 9:30am-11:00am. Register at 519-358-1451 x.0 • Blenheim Blood Donor Clinic at St.Mary’s Hall, 95 Marlbourgh St. from 2:30pm-7:30pm. Call 1 888 2 DONATE. Walk in, bring a friend, save a life!

• Granite Curling Club Open House, 41 William St. N., Chatham from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Sign up for leagues and junior curling. Leagues for all skill levels. Signup for a FREE learn to curl clinic Oct. 17 or 18th. More info at www.chathamgraniteclub.com.

Thursday, October 16, 2014 • Chatham-Kent Children’s Services is hosting an information night for those interested in providing Foster Care or Adoption at 7:00pm at CKCS - 495 Grand Ave. W., Chatham. For more information or to register please call 519-358-4694.

• Seniors Euchre Party at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair Street in the clubroom starting at 1:00pm. All levels of players are welcome to join us.

Friday, October 17, 2014 • Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Choice of Oktoberfest sausage and spanish rice, roast beef or fish and chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone Welcome.

• CK Crime Prevention and Family Service Kent presents Power Information Day for Seniors and Service Providers.

No cost, includes lunch and refreshments. Free rides for Seniors provided by CHAP with 48 hours notice 519-3546221 ext.242. Event held at Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham. Registration required call 519354-6221 ext.241, register by October 10, 2014.

• Seminar on Bible Prophecy starts tonight at 7:00am and continues Oct. 18, 19 & 20. Come as Marian Kossovan presents multi-media presentations that will amaze you as to the times in which we live. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 20 Croydon St., Chatham.

• FREE learn to curl clinic at the Chatham Granite Curling Club, 41 William St. N., Chatham from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Dress warm and wear a clean pair of shoes. Expert Instruction.

Saturday, October 18, 2014 • Creating Smiles Network with Campbell AME Church are sponsoring a Special Events Luncheon for all in need at 20 Prince St., Chatham from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free and the event will include a hot meal, toiletry items, blankets and some outerwear. Everyone welcome.

• 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 Tim McLean. Everyone Welcome.

• Chatham Antique Show & Sale at the Chatham Banquet & Conference Centre (formerly CAW Hall), 280 Merritt Ave., Chatham. 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission $5.00, door prizes.

• Chatham Blood Donor Clinic at Chatham Polish Canadian Club, 281 Inshes Ave from 9:00am-12:00noon. Call 1 888 2 DONATE. Walk in, bring a friend, save a life!

• Saturday afternoon dances in the clubroom from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. Entertainment by Luey.

Sunday, October 19, 2014 • PMP Teen Model of the Year Modeling Competition Cycle 5 Auditions. Girls 14-19, info at pmpteenmodel. weebly.com. Register online pmpteenmodel@gmail.com • Chatham Antique Show & Sale at the Chatham Banquet & Conference Centre (formerly CAW Hall), 280 Merritt Ave., Chatham. 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission $5.00, door prizes.

• Merlin Legion Fall breakfast from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Bacon, sausage, french toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, homefries, coffee, tea, juice and dessert. $10 adults and $5 kids 10 and under.

Monday, October 20, 2014 • Fall Fashion Show at St. Ursula Parish Hall, 205 Tweedsmuir St. W., Chatham. 7:00pm-9:30pm. $15.00. Fashions

by Betula Boutique. Ticket purchases contact Jane Curry 519-352-7175 or the Church office 519-352-8530.

• FREE Windows 8 Workshop at the Chatham Branch of the Chatham Kent Public Library from 9:30am-11:30am.

Space is limited, so signing up today! Please register by calling your local branch or emailing cktechtrain@ chatham-kent.ca.

• The Blenheim-Harwich Horticultural Society October meeting is all about floral arrangements of all kinds.

Bring some of your favourite yards of ribbon and Janice will show you how to accessorize your planters with magnificent bows. 7:30pm at Trinity Anglican Church lower meeting room, 59 Ellen St., Blenheim. Refreshments supplied. For more info call 519-676-4541 or 519-354-8320.

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 learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Guests are always welcome. Join the Chatham-Kent Toastmasters at GreenField Ethanol, 275 Bloomfield Road on Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00pm.

Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com

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THE CHATHAM VOICE

PAGE 24

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014

Sports

Hockey’s helping hand

And they’re off!

First Shift offers affordable taste of hockey

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

No equipment? No experience? No problem.

That’s the concept behind The First Shift, a program involving Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada that’s giving kids across the country an inexpensive chance to try hockey.

And the Kent Minor Hockey Association is one of the first groups over the boards with the program.

The KMHA Cobra organization is one of 30 hockey centres in the country, and just one of six in the Ontario Hockey Federation, taking part in The First Shift’s, well, first shift.

Grant Garrow, sponsorship director with the KMHA, said The First Shift is a gate-

way for kids to try hockey at a low cost. For $199, boys and girls aged six to 10 will be outfitted in hockey equipment and receive 16 weeks of on-ice training.

“The $199 is everything – head-to-toe equipment, skates and stick, and all the on-ice sessions,” he said.

The only stipulation from Hockey Canada is that participants cannot have been registered in hockey previously, he said.

Garrow will be the head on-ice instructor for the program, which will run eight weeks in the fall for one hour on Monday evenings, and another eight weeks in the winter. The First Shift is a six-week program, but the KMHA wanted to do more.

Garrow said as popular as hockey is in Canada, the vast

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majority of Canadian kids don’t play it.

“One of the things that Hockey Canada identified is that 90% of kids in Canada don’t play hockey,” he said.

“They initiated a study and found there are four barriers – cost, time commitment, fear of injury and the competitiveness.”

Garrow said The First Shift takes those barriers away.

“The First Shift is a non-competitive environment. We’ll build a number of fun hockey-skilled games,” he said.

The KMHA will be handing out equipment Oct. 9, and the kids take to the ice Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at Memorial Arena.

To learn more about the program, contact Derek Fitzmorris at omharep@kentminorhockey.com or visit www. thefirstshift.ca.

Sarah Schofield/Special to The Chatham Voice

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