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Poole proud of policing career

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It’s hard to believe, but Chatham-Kent Police Chief Dennis Poole thought about quitting law enforcement early in his career.

Instead, he persevered and ascended the ranks to reach the top spot with the local police service.

In April of next year, Poole will retire. That’s more than three decades after the time he considered quitting.

“It wasn’t what I thought it would be,” Poole told The Chatham Voice in a candid interview. “It was my second or third year.

I’d seen enough human misery. It affects you. You don’t know how other people live until you enter their lives.”

Poole, who grew up in Chatham in a middle class neighbourhood, said he didn’t realize the depths to Chatham’s dark side when he signed up to the Chatham Police Force in 1980.

“I didn’t really think

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bad things happened in Chatham,” he said.

But Poole gutted it out, despite seeing a great deal of human heartache over the years.

“When I was an investigator, I did a lot of child abuse cases. You start to wonder what people are thinking,” he said. “It’s one thing to deal with the murder of an adult – it’s terrible. But with a child, it’s the exploitation of our most vulnerable that’s disturbing.”

Through it all, Poole can’t believe how fast his career, especially his time as chief, has gone by.

Poole worked his way up the local policing ranks, reaching what he thought was his dream job as a detective with the Chatham service. But he said when the amalgamated police service came into effect in 1998, then-chief John Kopinak approached him to do more.

He agreed, and left his comfort zone to continue his ascent.

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entation by their local service, and are sent off to police college for three months, then return to work with a “coach” – a veteran officer who helps guide the rookie.

When Poole joined in 1980 at the tender age of 20, he said he was basically taught how to shoot, received a little orientation, and was sent out on the job.

“I had to qualify with a sixshot revolver. You carried your spare bullets in your pocket,” you can be an For $1 a day, RO E he said. “I had a little billy stick H Y A D EVERkY I carried in my back pocket, and ! e ju st li e m handcuffs. That was about it.”

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There were no computers in the police cruisers, no BlackBerrys, just a police radio.

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He became deputy chief when Kopinak retried and Carl Herder took the chief’s title, and then took over from Herder in January of 2009.

Despite being only 54, Poole truly believes it is time for someone else to take over.

“In this type of position, your

time expectancy is five to seven years,” he said. “After seven years, your energy levels and ideals have probably been implemented.”

The veteran peace officer said policing has evolved a great deal over the years, and continues to do so.

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Next April, Chatham-Kent Police Chief Dennis Poole will trade in his office for the golf course, and just maybe a shallow stream or two as he retires after 34 years as a police officer.

time.

“It was just so handy,” he said, of having the phone on the job.

How things have changed.

“Now, to have all that technology at our fingertips ... it is so much more efficient, which is needed as there are more demands on every call.”

What hasn’t lost its importance over the years, regardless of technology and changes to police practices, Poole said, is the coaching from veteran officers.

“There is still a lot of on-thejob training. You can read the books, study the law, but when you come back home (from police college), that’s when you realize how the law actually applies and how to use decision-making processors to react accordingly,” he explained.

But the advances in technology and equipment are extremely helpful, he added. Usually non-lethal options such as pepper spray and Tasers, and better body armour “helps us protect our officers and helps protect the public.”

He has also seen how useful technological advances are in putting the bad guys behind bars. Poole was the lead investigator in the Danny Miller case, the first case locally where DNA was used in the courts.

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Miller’s killer, Jeffrey Wayne Manley, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 1995.

Poole is proud of many things during his time in the top-cop seat, but none more so than the evolution of community policing and community engagement.

“We have to deal with the root causes in crime,” he said. “One reason is that police recognize you can’t attend call after call at the same place and try to arrest your way out of it. The court system is not necessarily the place to deal with social issues.”

He said those issues include poverty, parenting, addiction, and psychological matters.

“If we can deal with a family in crisis and get them the necessary services to support them, maybe we can lessen the impact as it goes forward,” he said.

As such efforts take hold, Poole said officers aren’t “running to the same location” repeatedly, for the most part.

Poole is poised to leave this all behind next April.

“I’m going to take a break.

I will find my golf clubs,” he said.

Travelling and even taking up fly-fishing will replace morning meetings and long days in his appointment book.

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St. Andrew’s celebrates 180

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

This weekend’s 180th anniversary events at St. Andrew’s United Church are not only a recognition of where the congregation has been, but also a celebration of where it’s going.

St. Andrews’ director of music Devon Hansen and anniversary committee member John Keech sat down to discuss both aspects of the event, which includes a Friday night reception at the Retro Suites, a Saturday night concert with a 180-voice choir, and a worship and open house service Sunday. Full details are available by visiting http://www. standrewschatham.org or by calling the church at 519-3520010.

“It’s not a round number like a bicentennial but it’s important at this time for us to celebrate 180 years as a congregation of faith,” Hansen said. “With news that some churches are closing, we want people to know that we’re here and we’re healthy.”

Hansen, a Windsor native, said he had some trepidation about coming to a “small town” but that has been quickly dispelled.

“Coming to Chatham has been a wonderful experience,” he said. “Windsor doesn’t have this, the sheer number of beautiful churches with such dedicated congregations. It’s like the bible belt

of Ontario in some ways. It’s inspiring.”

Keech said planning for the anniversary has taken about six months and is based on the church’s mission statement of “People, Worship, Music and Outreach.”

“It’s important that we take what we believe and show it this weekend,” he said.

“Faith isn’t just what happens inside here, it’s what we take into the community.”

He said the open house Sunday is an opportunity for the general public to tour the church and learn more about its history.

“We have a beautiful building which is even more beautiful on the inside,” he said.

“The building represents the hopes, dreams and faith of the generations who have gone before. It’s a testament to them.”

Hansen said the outreach program is vitally important to the community.

“If we were to suddenly not be here, or churches in general weren’t doing what they do now, there would be a real void left behind.”

Ann Boumeester, chair of the church’s outreach program, said the group offers

support for urgent needs within the community.

“We exist to help anyone who needs it,” she said. “We support a wide variety of causes from providing food for children and adults to AIDS support.”

The group also provides support for the homeless, those suffering from mental health issues, international food and support, local toy and charity drives and many others.

“We work with a number of churches and agencies in town,” she said. “We lend our support when they need it and they support us as well.”

In looking through some church archival material, old bulletins, programs for “Victory Dinners” and “Mortgage Burning Sundays” it’s obvious the congregation has had a long and storied impact on the community, but Hansen said there is more to come.

“We’re officially calling the anniversary 180 years and counting,” he said. “We have a vibrant youth program and so much more to give. We will be here as long as there are people of faith.”

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Hospice shatters latest funding target

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Hospice fundraisers were confident they’d reach their most recent financial challenge; they just weren’t prepared to blow the doors off the vault.

The Chatham-Kent Hospice’s Thanks for Giving Campaign had a $250,000 goal, aggressive for a 20day campaign, which began Sept. 25 and wrapped up Wednesday morning.

In that tight timeline, 4,000-plus donors contrib-

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uted nearly $342,000 to The $341,703.69 tally left help fund end-of-life care. Jennifer Wilson, chair of A hospice provides a the hospice committee, home-like setting where floored. people ap“You guys p ro a c h i n g “I am so proud of just blew it the end of my community. Chaout of the their lives water! I am tham-Kent is a very can die with so proud of dignity and generous community. my commureceive care We had over 4,000 nity,” said and support donors. That’s huge. an emofrom hos- Everybody gave what tional Wilpice volunson. “Chateers. The they could.” tham-Kent hospice is - Jennifer Wilson is a very to have 10 generous beds to provide palliative community. We had over care.

4,000 donors. That’s huge.

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John Case, chair of the hospice fundraising committee, said he was confident the donations would reach $250,000, but had no idea the inflow of cash would top that number by nearly $92,000.

“Not that large. I am elated,” he said.

Case said the donations came in from everywhere – corporations, small businesses and individuals.

“They just came forward,” he said.

He credited Chatham-Kent’s citizens for really stepping it up during this campaign.

“They are dedicated people, sincere people. Chatham-Kent has really risen to the cause,” he said. “A

lot of dedicated volunteers brought us to this stage.”

Case believes the hospice can potentially impact every person in the municipality, which has led to the massive support.

“We’re all going to have end-of-life,” he said.

“When we open the doors (to the hospice), it will be a nice, smooth, gentle transition.”

Wilson agreed.

“People realize it is such an important facility. The hospice is for the whole family. It is also to support end-of-life care providers,” she said.

Scott McKinlay, one of the donors on hand for Wednesday’s announcement, said he’s experienced what it is like to lose a parent at home and

in the hospital.

“Unfortunately, I lost both my parents. My father, we kept at home; my mother had to go into the hospital,” he said. “The stress level for at-home care is enormous. And the hospital is more of an institutional environment. A hospice can combine the home environment with the support you need.”

Construction is slated to start in early 2015 right beside St. Andrew’s Residence in Chatham, with the doors to be open before the end of next year.

Wilson said fundraising is just shy of $4.4 million, with another $600,000plus to go.

“This will build the building. We still need the funding to fill it,” she said.

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Ontario has announced an amendment to the Local Food Act which provides a new tax credit for farmers who donate to food banks.

The new amendment creates a

non-refundable tax credit worth 25% of the fair market value to farmers who donate their excess agriculture products to local food banks and other community food programs.

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Farmers are eligible to receive the tax credit retroactively for donations made to food banks since Jan. 1.

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Regional centre memories will never go away

of how the slightest mistake would result in punishment.

“I got strapped with a belt 14 times. That was A visit by Minister of Community and Social the number when I did something wrong.”

“When we had showers, they would come Services Dr. Helena Jaczek Oct. 16 brought a vivid reminder of the degradation suffered in and touch us all over and they would crawl by thousands of residents of Ontario’s re- into bed with me and say they were checking for lice. They weren’t checking for lice. That gional centre mental health care system. wasn’t right.”

Following her dedication of a He was told that he was going plaque commemorating resi- “I got strapped with a dents of the Southwest Region- belt 14 times. That was to learn some work skills.

“They said we were going al Centre from 1961 to 2008, a the number when I did to learn to milk cows to learn media conference was interfarming but they didn’t want rupted by a former resident something wrong.” us to milk cows – they wantnamed Mike who wanted to - SRC survivor “Mike” ed us to do the other thing. I tell his story.

The minister listened briefly to the man’s wouldn’t, and got punched in the face.”

One visit by a relative changed his life. stories of beatings and the use of cattle prods “My uncle knew they were beating me and on residents, before he was ushered away.

Visibly moved, Jaczek said the stories rein- he got me out,” he said. “My mom got mad forced how important it is to recognize the at him because she said I should be left there failure in the system that she said was created because she didn’t want me.”

Finally free of the system, Mike is “doing with the “best intentions.”

Jaczek said the settlement reached with OK” and has been recognized by a Windsor residents last December contains a formal group for his volunteer work.”

Asked if he thought the minister meant it apology that was read in the Legislature by Premier Kathleen Wynne, $12 million in com- when she said she was sorry, he replied, “I pensation for residents and the preservation think so. She’s a good woman.”

Told of that, the minister smiled. of documents produced during the lawsuit.

“I am sorry for what happened. I’m glad he She said it represents lessons learned and the pain and suffering of residents has result- knows it.” ed in changes that bring those with intellectual disabilities out of facilities and into the community wherever possible.

She praised Community Living Chatham-Kent as an example of progress, noting the Parkfield Restaurant and associated workshop opportunities.

Ladies Thursday represented a far different atmosphere than the one Mike Apparel & endured in a part of his life he wants Accessories to forget but can’t.

Admitted as a child in 1961, Mike spoke of decades-old abuse that still effects him today.

“I couldn’t talk about it – most of us don’t talk about it but I can’t forget it,” he said. “I didn’t think anyone cared.

“Big mouths get punched,” he remembers being told when he dared to raise a question about dinner.

“They told us they didn’t have any more meatballs, but we saw they did and I said they did. I got punched in the face.”

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1. Because our population is steadily declining and our tax base is also decreasing we need to start looking at reducing staff through attrition.

2. We need speedy resolution to the wind turbine situation at the airport.

3. Continue to privatize some municipal run endeavors.

4. Try to obtain additional funding or extra monies in the budget to continue rebuilding our deteriorating infrastructure.

5. To make sure that we do not undertake any new projects that are not already part of the budget.

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Sir: What happens on the municipal level in Chatham-Kent has a visceral, lasting effect on how residents live in C-K. What is happening in C-K is that nobody seems able to stop the slash and burn, the demolition and piling of the endangered Carolinian forest habitat on privately held lands.

Such practices are reminiscent of developing countries, long understood to be a practice with unintended adverse environmental consequences, and a practice unlawful in other jurisdictions. Many agree that such disregard of the intrinsic and monetary value of the remaining Carolinian forest is unacceptable and that the demolition and clearing of the endangered Carolinian forest habitat in C-K should be restricted, abolished, or outlawed.

Actually, prior to the provincial Liberal party’s

recent reneging on legislative requirements of the Endangered Species Act, private landowners were required to protect endangered habitat and wildlife present on their private property.

Without the backing of provincial agencies, C-K residences were forced to turn to their municipal council in hopes of saving the sparse remains of this endangered habitat. Considering that with less than 6% natural cover (i.e. woodlands, forest cover, wetlands and grasslands), as a municipality Chatham-Kent has the least remaining natural cover of any upper tier municipality in Ontario.”

C-K council could make preservation of the remaining natural cover a priority. However, C-K council voted to reject a motion to implement a temporary sixmonth clear cutting by-law by a 9-8 vote.

Sir: I fail to see the importance of obtaining an environmental impact study for the pending purchase deal of the Baldoon Golf Club. After all, this is a farming community that drives the economy forward

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We never heard of an environmental impact study when the 200 or so windmills were erected across the municipality. Had the land been purchased for housing or commercial development,

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Voting to support the temporary clear cutting bylaw were councillors Sheldon Parsons, Bob Myers, Anne Gilbert, Michael Bondy, Art Stirling, Derek Robertson, Doug Sulman and Marjorie Crew.

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Local focus required If you read last week’s editorial, “Mythbusters,” you know we’re not believers that creation of jobs should be the main function of the mayor’s office.

Here’s what we think we need in leadership during the next four years. Who does them is up to you.

We need to pay more attention to how we interact with local business.

The mayor’s position is that “Chatham-Kent is open for business” a catchphrase that doesn’t mean anything. Everyone is open for business.

Local businesses are going to provide the bulk of employment, and the stories being told about difficulties dealing with local government aren’t the invention of the mayor’s opponents.

We are developing a strong team in economic development. They mayor can lend the weight of his or her office where it’s needed, but we have economic development professionals. Let them do their job.

They don’t need micro-management.

Use that time to change the culture of local government. We need to streamline costs and question spending.

It took years and millions of misspent dollars for the municipality to change its rural bridge replacement strategy even though better technology existed.

It took a loss of provincial funding before a decision was made to assess day-care options.

With a mayor convinced we can’t get a zero increase budget, what impetus is there for change?

How many similar situations still exist? How much money is there to be saved if we adopted a different mindset? It’s ominous that a mayor and council noted for hiring consultant after consultant chose not to hire a consultant for its service review, opting to have staff review itself.

We need to mend fences with senior levels of government. If Randy Hope is returned for a third term, he needs to find a way to patch things with Rick Nicholls, whether the two like each other or not.

There is no place in municipal politics for an NDP/ PC feud. It’s embarrassing when Nicholls has to search for information on how to get invited to major economic developments announcements. Respect the office if you can’t respect who’s holding it.

We need a mayor who is going to realize it is mayor and council, not mayor……………..and council.

Challenge councillors to come up with their own ideas, support them and get them working as a team. Seventeen brains are smarter than one.

We should also be embarrassed that we can’t provide simple financial information to councillors and the public. That’s on the mayor’s plate. It indicates a form of bureaucratic constipation, and there’s no excuse for it.

We’ve dealt with many municipal staff both personally and professionally, and there is only one that we wouldn’t be proud to call a colleague. Many are bright, talented and dedicated, but they have been operating in a CYA atmosphere.

We need a change of focus or a change of leadership.

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The Voice’s coverage appreciated Sir: I really must say I enjoy your paper, The Chatham Voice and I’m sure I’m not alone.

I also liked the pages on the municipal election.

And, yes, I do watch and read about the other ridings.

I find it disappointing when there are no answers coming from some of the candidates, though.

I figure, if there’s no answers on all the issues, they haven’t taken the time to become interested

in Chatham-Kent. I do understand when a couple of questions go unanswered as a newcomer can’t be as informed as a pro.

And a no show at a debate only means you may not be able to handle the questions or your plants are not in the audience.

This goes for all levels of governments.

On another point I haven’t heard anyone mention proxy votes. I did this with my husband

while he was in the hospital several weeks. It’s getting a trusted person to vote for you since you’re unable to. Of course, a paper of some kind has to be signed. Since there are so many shut-ins, I think these people should be able to have their vote counted.

And on another note, the mayoral and Ward 6 council candidates had a so-called open-to-the-

public question period in council chambers. Why there? I do believe we have better and bigger places than there. If it’s for the public, why not the Capitol Theatre or the Kiwanis Theatre?

Holding an open question period in the chambers would be better suited for a town of three or four thousand, not Chatham.

Sir: This letter is for Chatham council and mayor. The first thing I would like to know is why does Wheatley vote for things concerning Chatham and vice versa?

The wards should be able to take care of their own problems. They did it before, why can’t they do it again?

Our mayors have been taking trips to eastern countries for the last 12 years and has it improved our life? I see no improvement.

Randy Hope says the community can’t sustain a zero tax increase or tax cuts without service cuts.

London does it. Windsor does it. Three years and five years. How do they do it?

Chatham is tired of maybes for jobs to come.

It’s election time and roads are being paved all over the place. Why? Is it an election ploy? Our city workers need supervision.

We have three new boat ramps and one is already out of service.

Another waste of taxpayers’ money.

How often are they even used?

Why are there fewer meetings now when there is so much more to vote on?

The OPP proposal should have been heard and taken into consideration instead of being shot down without a word being discussed.

The taxpayers are just told to pay up and the reasons don’t concern us.

Why is our city running a nursing home?

They are having trouble running the city without all these other businesses getting attention.

Ed Broad has very good ideas. We need more people with new ideas.

There is so much more I could write about but this will do for now.

Marie Nauta Chatham

Many questions, few answers

Leo Caron Chatham

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Mayoral candidates face the questions

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Chatham-Kent’s seven mayoral candidates went under the TV lights Thursday night in Chatham in front of a packed house at the Civic Centre.

They spent the better part of two hours fielding questions pulled at random by moderator Gail Bishop for the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce/TV Cogeco Q&A session.

As was the case with the previous night’s Ward 6 council candidates’ ses-

sion, all had two minutes to provide introductory remarks and another two to close the night.

Questions addressed topics such as the property tax burden, municipal cohesion, and fiscal responsibility.

Q – What are your specific objectives for business development and to stimulate job growth in Chatham-Kent?

Ian McLarty: “We are here to provide the platform for business to succeed. We need to provide infrastructure and services. We’ve been wan-

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Incumbent Randy Hope discusses his election platform while Marjorie Crew reviews her notes at the Oct. 16 mayoral Q&A.

in direct competition with businesses in the municipality. We’re diverting funds to support an entity that just should not be there.”

Jeff Bultje: “The best champions for every business are their own people.

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downtown core, retaining investment, creating a state for investment to come and creating a walkable downtown” would improve our economic climate.”

John Willatt: “We need to provide a welcoming environment to business.

When you’re looking to bring in a company to Chatham-Kent, while taxes are important, you have to think about the senior management team and what they’ll want in the area. You have to think what will attract them here. Let’s make the management team happy and they’ll come to Chatham-Kent.”

Randy Hope: “We have created relationships and support. I believe the economy is working.

In the last year, we have brought 13 new companies to Chatham-Kent.”

Marjorie Crew: “We need to be creative when we’re trying to attract new investment and new jobs to Chatham-Kent. It’s quality of life that draws people into the community. The downtowns in all our communities are very important and they are economic drivers that bring people. Community pride is contagious.”

Q—Where and how does agriculture and our local farm business fit into your economic development priorities?

Willatt: “Agriculture is huge in Chatham-Kent.

We’re blessed with great weather, adequate water supplies to grow crops. It’s

now a high-tech industry and it’s very important to Chatham-Kent.”

Brent: “Agri-business in Chatham-Kent is lifeblood. Opportunity in the agricultural sector is probably the largest opportunity we have as an economic driver. We have gutsy, innovative farmers out there and processes that are world class.”

Hope: “Agricultural prices are a race to the bottom. I believe there are export markets that need to be explored. If you look at what we grow in Chatham-Kent, we grow for the world. How do we make sure the farmer benefits?”

McLarty: “What we need to do is support it (agriculture) by supporting our critical infrastructure – roads, bridges and ditches. We build $500,000 bridges when $20,000 culverts will suffice.”

Crew: “With food sustainability becoming a world priority, Chatham-Kent is poised to become a leader in this area.

We need to be promoting this and supporting this and using our University of Guelph partners to help build on that. Just looking at the greenhouse industry, there’s so much growth and opportunity that is untapped.”

Bultje: “It’s the most important thing in Chatham-Kent. On the farm tour, we were told there are 600 jobs waiting to be filled.

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has to have a very clear unLachapelle: “I feel we need “We have to work closer derstanding what their man- to listen to the community, with the colleges. We need date is. They have to under- learn from the community more training for our young stand what we’re supposed and improve communication people so there are jobs. to do – the roads, the sewers, all around.�

There’s a need the sidewalks – McLarty: “Fiscal accountfor high-pres- “I believe the operatso when special ability starts at the top. You’re sure welders. ing expenses have not interest groups not just the mayor, you’re the We’re importcome forward, CEO. You are the chief execbeen out of control. ing these peoit should be utive officer of a multi-milple into our They’ve been manvery clear for lion corporation. You need to c o m m u n i t y. aged by this council.� city council to hold people accountable from These jobs are - Randy Hope say to them, senior administration. Last paying be‘Those are won- week, they were caught again tween $90,000 and $100,000. derful ideas, but that’s for pri- misleading council. When And that’s a starting wage.� vate business.’ We don’t want you have line-by-line quarterLachapelle: “Agriculture is a to spread ourly reports hidbig part of Chatham-Kent. We selves so thin “You are the chief den from the have a huge advantage over like we’ve done public and hidexecutive officer of a other communities. We could in the past.� den from counmulti-million corporabe promoting agricultural Crew: “As cil, it’s a prime festivals, weekly markets and mayor, it’s your tion. You need to hold example of spice festivals.� duty to keep people accountable holding senior Wildcard comments: your team fo- from senior administra- administrators Brent: “I’ve been talking to cused. We need accountable.� our MP and MPP and they to sit down ear- tion.�

Willatt: “It talk about the infrequency ly in this coun- - Ian McLarty (tourism prothey have meetings with the cil’s term and motion) has not mayor and CAO. I would talk set our direction. We need to been very effective. We’ve lost with them regularly to make annually review that direc- several very important festisure we get our just desserts tion and stay the course. The vals. We’ve lost the Faire at in terms of federal and pro- goals must be realistic.� the Forks, we’ve lost the highvincial funding. I think there’s Hope: “I believe the operat- land games...I think as mayor, money on the table that we ing expenses have not been I’ll give priority to bring back didn’t go after.� out of control. They’ve been festivals which bring in outBultje: “Municipal council managed by this council.� side dollars.�

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Ward 6 candidates deliver message

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Candidates fielded questions in three waves Wednesday for the TV Cogeco/Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce debate.

The debate, for Ward 6 council hopefuls, took place in council chambers at the Civic Centre and had to be done in three elements due to the large number seeking the six Ward 6 seats, even with three candidates unable to attend.

Mark Holman, Aaron Hurst, and Eric Schrank did not take part.

Candidates introduced themselves and laid out their platforms with opening and closing remarks, and fielded randomly drawn questions in between.

The first wave consisted of Michael Bondy, Ed Broad, Bruce Caldwell, Darrin Canniff, Penelope Duchesne, Maureen Geddes and Case Hems.

Kirk Hooker, Brandon Houston, Brock McGregor, Matthew McReynolds, Bob Myers and Derek Robertson comprised the second group.

Included in the final wave were Lynn O’Brien, Karen Robinet, Chad Sauve, Doug Sulman, Dale

Van Dusen and Larry Vellinga.

Here is a highlight of notable comments from the candidates: Bondy – “We have to understand, as a municipal government, we do not create jobs. We create an atmosphere in which jobs can be created. We collect taxes and provide services. If we can reduce the industrial tax rate, that will encourage business to come there and for others not to leave. If we tax people to death, they’ll go to Elgin County.”

Broad – “Administration needs to be more informative to the public. We need less

closed-door meetings. Citizens have to know what’s going on at council. Council has to spend more time digesting the budget.

We have to stop spending what we don’t have.”

Caldwell – “Council should take a look at who elects them, the people of Chatham-Kent.

Council needs to support what the vast majority want done.

There seems to be a large disconnect; no cohesion.”

Canniff – “In order to bring and maintain business here, we really need the skilled workforce.

A shortage in skilled trades is coming in the next five-to-10 years. We need to promote the programs to fill those needs and work in partnerships with the colleges. When they (students) come here, they’re more likely to take jobs here.”

Duchesne – “We have to work with them (administration) and have to tell them what the people can afford. We are out of money. Administration has to follow our budget and listen to councillors’ advice.

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“It is the council that runs the city, not administration.”

Geddes – “ You can prosper here. It takes some creativity.

Chatham-Kent has some fixing up to do. Small- and medium-sized businesses are the engine that drives our economy. I want to make Chatham-Kent a very prosperous and very fun place to live.”

Hems – “I feel I can eliminate senseless spending in our community, build on my main platform for a zero tax increase for 2015. I want to work for the people to make a vibrant change in our community.”

Hooker – “I would like to see less closed-door meetings. A lot of us are tired of our own money being spent foolishly.

I want to know what’s going on behind those closed doors.

I feel they’re playing with our money, your money and everybody’s money.”

Houston – “People have been shouting for change for years now. You’ve heard it online.

You’ve seen it in the unemployment line. And you’ve seen it in the youth that have left our community and not returned. This is about building a team and it will take a team that’s working together to help the community survive and thrive.”

McGregor – “Fiscal responsibility starts with strategic planning. We have to come up with a strategic plan and stick to it come budget time. The best way to protect your future dollars is to spend your dollars wisely today. One thing to focus on is infrastructure renewal. Chronically underfunding it is going to get us into problems in the future.”

McReynolds – “I would love to see the same tax rate between commercial and residential taxes, but not at the cost of the citizens and taxpayers. I just don’t think it’s practical right now.”

Myers – “Through our youth retention surveys, one thing that came up very clearly was that they wanted a community

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that was very, very active, with recreational facilities, as well as culture and art. I believe strongly that is a role in which council plays. We have to continue to provide these activities for our citizens.”

Robertson – “There is significant value in public investment in arts, culture and recreation. It’s somewhat naive to think we can press forwards with the community driven to attract youth to our community and not expect we’ll need to provide the soft infrastructure that ultimately attracts new business and investment.”

O’Brien – “It is a beautiful community. We have the best weather anywhere in Canada. We have taxes that are too high, but we also are an affordable community.

We need to get that out

there. People come and visit us and can’t believe how beautiful it is in Chatham. We need to tell the world that we’re open for business.”

Robinet – “I believe I can make a difference. People don’t do a job like this for the money. They do it for the people. I feel there is so much more we can be doing. I feel we are overlooking too many people in Chatham-Kent.”

Sauve – “As a physically challenged person in Chatham-Kent, I firmly believe everyone has a voice, and every voice counts. I know we need change. I’d like to bring the budget down to half, and cap the budget. Right now, we’re in too much debt. We’re spending money where we don’t need to.”

Sulman – “My father said to me, ‘You make a living through what you get, but you make a life for what you give.’ That’s how I feel about public service.

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Each of us as a citizen has an obligation and that is to make the community the best it can be.”

Van Dusen – “What brings me here is change. As it stands, there’s not much for them (our children) here. The way things are going now, what is there for everyone? We educate our young and ship them of to wherever they can be the most they can be. At the rate we’re going, we’re not going to have anything here but us old people who are sitting at the table now.”

Vellinga – “We need to start running the municipality as a business. Council and the mayor must develop a vision with goals. Administration must be assigned the task of developing and installing a business plan to meet the goals of the vision.

Everyone working for the municipality must be aligned and focused and working towards the same goal.”

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Calls and e-mails to the Everlast Group over the last two weeks haven’t shed any light on progress of the $50-million Boardwalk on the Thames condominium project at the corner of King and Fifth streets in downtown Chatham. Media reports from the April 2013 groundbreaking of the 13-storey complex indicated 80% of the 117 units had been sold and the building would be ready for occupancy by April of next year.

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If there are five more people such as Wiet Peeters, the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is only five donors away from replacing the hospital’s aging diagnostic imaging equipment.

But the reality is there likely aren’t five other people in Chatham-Kent ready to match what Peeters did recently – donate $1 million to the foundation. That funding is going towards the $6.9-million first phase of purchasing replacement ultrasound units, a CT scanner, a fluoroscope, and bone densitometer.

Peeters, founder of Peeters Mushroom Farm in Charing Cross, made the donation and shirked the limelight, declining to speak to the media, preferring to let his seven-figure do-

nation speak volumes.

The foundation announced Oct. 15 it is now focused on raising the $6.9 million to upgrade diagnostic equipment, after recently completing a $1-million effort for cardiac care equipment, and $500,000 for diagnostic equipment at Wallaceburg’s Sydenham Campus of the CKHA. The donation by Peeters has doubled the fundraising for the project to date, leaving another $4.9 million to raise over the next three years.

Dr. Cassie Harnarine, chair of the board of directors for the foundation, told a gathering at the hospital the replacement of the aging equipment is crucial for the hospital.

“It is vital for the function of any hospital. Clinicians need results of X-Rays and ultrasounds to make a diagnosis,” he said,

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Harnarine said there are more than 101,000 radiological tests done at the CKHA each year.

The equipment gets a workout.

But the doctors present Oct. 15 said newer equipment would allow them to do even more, as technology has advanced a great deal over the years.

The newest pieces of equipment the alliance is looking to replace are a decade old. The oldest predate amalgamation, purchased in 1997.

The latter includes a bone densitometer and now-broken fluoroscope. The former, the CT scanner, and various ultrasound units.

Dr. Victor Varma said a big reason he chose to come here as a radiologist was the CT scanner in Chatham, which was state of the art a decade Pet ago. But technology has come a long way since then.

“The 16-slice scanner was installed 10 years ago. A new scanner can go 320 slices,” he said, referring to the imaging speed of the CT unit.

“Before, we couldn’t scan a heart, as it’s always moving. Now, the newer units can scan in between heartbeats.”

Dr. Pat Tomney said the main fluoroscope at the

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Dr. Victor Varma, a radiologist at the Chatham Campus of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, talks about the limitations of aging equipment used in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at the hospital. A fundraising drive is underway to replace much of it.

Chatham hospital is essentially a huge paperweight.

“The 17-year-old units suffered a critical system failure. There are no parts available to service it,” she said.

Michelle Grzebien-Huckson, executive director of the foundation, was quite blunt.

“It’s toast.”

The bone densitometer, while still functional, is also 17 years old. If it were a child, it would be graduating high school.

As for the seven ultrasound units the alliance seeks to replace, all are a decade old, and heavily used.

Dr. Main Yee, head of radiol-

ogy, said wait times for ultrasounds in Chatham-Kent are six weeks or more, as technicians perform 19,000 ultrasounds a year.

Newer equipment is far more efficient, he said, and wait times could be much more manageable with upgrades.

Grzebien-Huckson described much of the aging diagnostic equipment as “workhorses, but at the end of life. They’re still getting the job done, but it just takes a little bit longer. All residents of Chatham-Kent deserve the same type of equipment they have at bigger hospitals.”

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The Chatham-Kent Police Service showed its support of this campaign in the form of a video, which can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1g6H9oFYOAw. The YELLOWCARD Campaign, created by the organization Motionball, aims to end casual use of the R-word from use in everyday conversation.

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Fighting child exploitation online

CKPS joins OPP

By Rianne Barnes Special to The Voice

The Chatham-Kent Police Service has joined a province-wide partnership in the Provincial

Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet.

The strategy was created in response to the Ontario government’s request that police develop a province-wide approach to combat Internet crimes against children.

Chief Dennis Poole stat-

ed in a release, “The Strategy allows us to better partner and engage with Police Services in our region and indeed across the Province to assist each other in attempting to deal with borderless crime.”

The strategy aims to address all aspects of child sexual abuse and

exploitation – from the outset of an investigation, to offender apprehension and management, effective prosecution and sentencing, victim identification and support, as well as prevention and awareness.

Prior to the provincial strategy, there was no mechanism in place for

the coordination of intelligence, investigative support and information sharing.

“Although we have and will continue to actively promote preventative measures and educate the public about this issue, it also serves notice that our investigative abilities are now enhanced and it will provide a greater means for us to interdict individuals involved in the trafficking of child pornography and the sexual exploitation of children,” Poole added.

The OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit administers the provincial strategy and has formed a joint

management team, consisting of senior officers from the OPP, 26 police services, and Ontario’s Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) and the Ministry of the Attorney General.

The joint unit originally consisted of 18 police services. In September 2014, funding for eight new additional services was approved by MCSCS. Chatham-Kent was among those eight additional services. MCSCS also funded 16 child victim computer forensic analysts to provide more complete coverage throughout Ontario.

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The residential real estate market in Chatham-Kent is enjoying a renaissance of sorts recently, with last month being the best September on record in the municipality.

“Resale housing activity remained at historically very strong levels for the second consecutive month in September,” Ron Smith, president of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors, said in

a media release. “September actually set a new alltime record for the month, and the strength of sales in the last two months has put 2014 on track to see the strongest annual sales figure since 2010.”

According to the association, the average price of homes sold last month was $151,354, relatively unchanged from last year.

But 127 homes sold last month, a 61% increase from the same time last year.

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Life Let the experts check out your butt

Colorectal cancer Care Ontario is a killer – with a ColonCansurvival rate of 90% cerCheck if people would just screening site get their heads out at CKHA, of their butts and get with a new, screened. state-of-theAccording to the art endoscoMinistry of Health py unit.

Mary Beth Corcoran and Long-Term Care, That means colorectal cancer is we have the the second-leading cause of staff, equipment and funding cancer-related deaths after lung to ensure that people over cancer in Ontario, and the third the age of 50 or with a family most common cancer diaghistory of colon cancer can be nosed. checked out. When there is When you read the chilla 90% chance of being cured ing facts about colon cancer, with less invasive surgery all jokes aside, it gives you if the cancer is caught early pause. We know about the enough, why wouldn’t you just pink ribbon campaigns for be brave and get it done? breast cancer and blue ribbon I just did. And yes, the for ovarian cancer, but do we surgeon puts a scope in your really do more than clench our rectum and feeds it through to sphincters and wince when we view your colon (insert wince think about screening for colon and sphincter clench here). But cancer? with a family history of bowel With the number of reportcancer and a positive result ed deaths in our area due to for blood in my stool, I would colon cancer in both men and have to be an idiot not to go women, it’s past time to take ahead with the screening. At screening for the disease seri48, the idea of a colonoscopy ously. We are lucky enough in was not on my radar, but a Chatham-Kent to have a hospi- very thorough family doctor tal that is designated a Cancer gave me a reason to stop being

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squeamish about it and just get it done. With fast-tracking because of family history and test results, I went from testing to consultation, to procedure in two weeks. And I can quite honestly say, the procedure itself was quick and painless.

Unlike my husband, Bruce, who tends to share all the details – too much information many would say – I will simply say the cleaning out the night before is probably the worst part and requires you to be at home and close to the bathroom.

The next day, it was up to the third floor at CKHA to register and be prepped by Mike, a very funny and caring nurse who made getting the intravenous hooked up easy and quick.

The anaesthetist paid a quick visit to confirm facts and ask questions and then it was on to the procedure room.

Two deep breaths and I was out (after telling surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Haddad I was going to tattoo “Exit Only” on my derriere for her).

I awakened in recovery to Mike’s smiling face, feeling pretty good. I didn’t remember one thing about the procedure, which lasted less than 30 minutes. From start to finish, I was at the hospital less than three hours and had a great nap once I got home.

Thankfully for me, I got the all-clear, so I had a lot to celebrate this Thanksgiving. I am beyond glad I sucked it up and got it done, and I will continue with the screening process

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Bruce Corcoran If you haven’t voted yet, then you are on the clock on Monday.

All that is left for folks is the main format of Election Day voting.

The advance polls took place late last week, as did the online voting.

I voted online Monday morning before heading into work. It was pretty darned easy. It took me about nine minutes, and that was because I didn’t input my voter ID number correctly.

I think it would have been done in under five minutes had I put in all the correct digits of the ID the first time.

Duh. But I have voted, using my democratic right to chose who I would like to see run the municipality and represent me on the school board.

To me, voting always feels empowering. I believe every vote counts, as does everybody at The Chatham Voice. That’s why we have run our 50%-Plus-1 campaign to encourage more people to come out and vote.

Having a voter turnout of just 39% last municipal election is, frankly, embarrassing.

So many people in this community whine and moan about a host of issues, yet don’t bother to cast their ballot. If you want change, make the effort to help that come about.

If you’re happy with how the municipality is run, then vote to keep the current council in office.

Municipal government has more impact on our daily lives by far than the provincial or federal governments, yet it typically receives the weakest voter turnout.

Let’s change that. On Oct. 27, if you haven’t voted in the advance polls or online, please take part in democracy and vote.

Hip, hip hooray!

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When I received the shot, the doc said cortisone has varying degrees of success on different people.

Some find their symptoms vanish while the cortisone is effective.

Others feel way better than they did before the shot, and for some, it really doesn’t work at all.

Naturally, I was hoping for the former and praying it wasn’t the latter. Instead, I’m somewhere in the middle. The pain is greatly reduced, but still present. It has drastically improved my quality of life, so I am quite pleased.

For starters, I can negotiate my way around a large grocery store without looking for shortcuts and ways to avoid going to the deepest part of the store. A trip through the grocery store used to leave me limping on the way back to my truck. I may still have a slight limp, but the pain is hugely reduced.

We recently put the fall/winter netting over our pond. Without the shot, I’d have had to take repeated breaks during the process. Instead, we got it done with ease.

I’m told the shot could be effective for up to six months and I could get them for up to about two years, prolonging my time with my own hip, rather than a metal implant.

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FitPark ready Staff unveil latest outdoor equipment

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Municipal officials unveiled outdoor fitness equipment Thursday at Kingston Park.

The equipment was installed in late August. It’s the third set of FitPark outdoor equipment in Chatham-Kent, as Tilbury and Blenheim also have similar open-air workout stations.

Deb Veccia, supervisor of parks and horticulture in Chatham, said there are 10 stations at Kingston Park, including some equipment designed specifically for children.

“It’s for cardio, strength and balance,” she said, as the devices are clumped in three stations in the middle of the park and are utilized by all ages. “The majority of folks I see here during the day are seniors.”

Dr. April Rietdyk, director of public health, said the equipment is designed to improve overall quality of life and increase physical activ-

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Deb Veccia, supervisor of parks and horticulture in Chatham, and Dr. April Rietdyk, director of public health, feel the burn on the outdoor fitness equipment at Kingston Park. The municipality held an official unveiling Oct. 16. The equipment was installed in late August.

Of hips and hoppers Continued from page 18

I’m not quite ready to be part cyborg, as that will knock me off my feet and off work for some time. Besides, the orthopedic surgeon says at my age, it’s likely I’d have to receive a second hip replacement later in life.

I much prefer the one-and-done notion.

We’ll see how effective the shots can be in the short term, as I still plan for long-term metal replacement.

Hop, hop hooray!

Speaking of the pond, we always hate getting it ready for winter. Putting planks over the pond, dropping in a heater, placing netting overtop and holding it down with bricks to us is a signal fall is well underway. With the late fall this year, that meant the leaves didn’t drop as early as normal, and we kept the pond open longer.

The stream is still running, a very peaceful sound regardless of the time of year.

And just because we put on the netting, it doesn’t mean the wildlife have changed their habits. On one particularly warm October day, I went outside to see the netting bounding and shifting. Four frogs had hopped on top and were in some kind of weird dance/confrontation. Fearing they’d wind up as bird food, I managed to encourage three to get off and get back in the pond, but a fourth was stubborn.

Oh, well.

The frogs got back into it a couple of days later, which looked like the leaves that had fallen onto the netting were dancing. The cool weekend, however, sent them into the water hunting for a place to slumber for the winter.

ity.

“Up to one-third of the chronic disease that we see is caused by physical inactivity,” she said. “This equipment has allowed us to bring fitness to the people. This one allows for family time. A family can come out and enjoy the park and build up family fitness.”

Rietdyk hopes to see more of the equipment, which is a joint partnership between parks and public health, go into other parks in Chatham-Kent.

Total price for the project is about $50,000. And it is high-tech.

“Each piece of equipment is smartphone ready. If you put your smartphone in it, it will keep track of your fitness progress,” Veccia said.

There are also QR codes on the equipment, so people can scan the codes and access videos on how to properly use the apparatus.

The devices are stainless steel, Veccia said, so they are very low maintenance, and there are no external moving parts.

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Province gives Sharks $41K boost The Chatham Voice

The Chatham Pool Sharks recently received a huge boost from the provincial government.

The province gave them nearly $41,000 from the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fun. The two-year grant will help

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the Sharks focus on ages six to 12 in the fundamentals and learning-to-train levels. This will allow them to hire a coach dedicated to these swimmers.

The grant also covers specialized equipment, such as underwater iPads. These will allow swimmers and coaches to get a firsthand view of individual performance in the water.

The funding will also make it possible for more kids to take part in competitive swimming through a spring intersession program, by offering it at a very low cost.

Sertomas donate $28K

The Sertoma Foundation of Canada (SFC) pumped up the volume to the tune of $28,000 for enhancements to the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent audiology and speech and language therapy programs recently.

The SFC is the charitable arm of Sertoma and LaSertoma Clubs operating in Thamesville and Chatham, a group that has donated just shy of $70,000 to the Children’s Treatment Centre since 2012.

Sandra DeKok, service manager and audiologist, and Amelia Morri-

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According to Sertoma Foundation President Tammy Craeymeersch, the group also have been told there is a small fund

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Program turns 5

As one of the services provided under Community Home-support Assisting People (C.H.A.P.) the Home Helper Program is celebrating its fifth year in operation at Family Service Kent.

The program has grown steadily since it began, and has surpassed original expectations. To date, the Home Helper Program has delivered approximately 2200 hours of service to 233 clients. On average, the program now provides over 70 hours of support daily to its clients, and operates seven days a week.

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Business

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014

Recycling for a cause

Thursday, October 23, 2014 • Soup and Sandwich Luncheon at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Thamesville from 11:30am-1:00pm. $8.00 includes hearty home made soup plus delicious home made pies and tea or coffee.

Seconds for the really hungry and take outs available.

• Halloween Dance at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. in the clubroom at 7:00pm. General public welcome. Entry fee is $2 per person or a donation of recent canned or boxed food items per person for the Outreach for Hunger. Spot dance and best male and female costume prizes also.

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

• Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Choice of liver & onions, roast beef or fish & chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone Welcome.

• Our Ultimate Future - Heaven, Hell, Limbo or Purgatory?

Bible Prophecy Seminaar at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 20 Croydon St., Chatham. 7:00pm. All Welcome.

• CKPL is holding their fall used book sale at the Chatham branch from 10:00am-8:00pm. Funds raised help to support library programs and services.

Friday, October 24, 2014 • The Essex-Kent Bluegrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Association presents: The Gibson Brothers from Up State New York at the McGregor K of C (9560 Walker Road) at 7:00pm. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

• An evening of Spooktacular Music. Spine-tingling poetry, scary tales, phantastic music and ghoulish treats. Presented

by Chatham & Windsor Royal Canadian College of Organists.

7:30pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 81 Selkirk St., Chatham.

Costume contest at intermission with prizes. Free admission but donation for Food Bank gratefully accepted.

• Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner at 5:30. Choice of baked chicken, roast beef or fish & chips for $8.00. One meat draw.

• Satan’s Greatest Deception Revealed. Bible Prophecy Seminar at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 20 Croydon St., Chatham.

7:00pm. All Welcome.

• CKPL is holding their fall used book sale at the Chatham branch from 10:00am-5:00pm. Funds raised help to support library programs and services.

Saturday, October 25, 2014 • Monster Mash with Maizie! The Chatham branch of the CKPL invites families to a storytime with Maizie, a registered therapy dog with St. John Ambulance. Costumed characters are welcome. Registration is not required. 10:30am-11:30am.

• Historical Toy and Doll Society indoor collectors yard sale. 405 Riverview Dr., Harwich Room (stairs or elevator). Featuring toys, dolls and supplies, pre-owned Children’s books and literary kits, teddies, etc. For information call Marie 519-354-7597.

• 180 . . .and Counting. A Saturday at 7 St. Andrew’s concert in celebration of the 180th anniversary of St. Andrew’s United Church. A 180 voice mass choir will be directed by Devon Hansen at 7:00pm at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William St. S., Chatham. Doors open at 6:30pm. Free will offering ($10 suggested donation). All welcome.

• Special Harvest Fest Card Party at Christ Church Anglican Hall, Dresden. 1:00pm. Prizes, Draws, 50/50 followed by lunch. $5.00 per person. Sponsored by Fairport Rebeka Lodge, Dresden.

• Saturday afternoon dance in the clubroom from 4:00pm8:00pm at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. Entertainment by Joan Spaulding.

• Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30pm-6:00pm followed by a dance from 6:30pm to 10:30pm featuring Odyssey.

• The Bible - Real Stories or Myths? 144,000 & the Mystic Number 666. Bible Prophecy Seminaar at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 20 Croydon St., Chatham. 7:00pm. All Welcome.

• CKPL is holding their fall used book sale at the Chatham branch from 10:00am-4:00pm. Funds raised help to support library programs and services.

• Celebrate the Final Summer Meat Draw by Branch 628 Ladies Aux. with multiple prizes, starting at 3:00pm with the first draw at 3:30pm, 39 William St. N., Chatham. 519-351-8733.

Sunday, October 26, 2014 • Roast Beef Dinner fundraiser being hosted by St. Joseph and St. Ursula Parish Cluster. The proceeds will go to help our parish community restore the Spirit and Life Centre. 5:00pm-7:00pm. $18.00 (adults) $8.00 (children 10 and under). Being held at the Spirit and Life Centre, 180 Wellington St. W., Chatham. For tickets call 519-352-8530.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 • Movie @ Your Library. The movie A Million Ways to Die in the West starring Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron and Liam Neeson will be shown at 2:00pm at the Chatham Branch of the CKPL. Everyone is welcome to attend.

• Supremely Spooky Storytime from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the CKPL, Chatham Branch. Families are invited for a spooky storytime, wear your costume to this spook-tacular event!

Registration is not required.

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

Thursday, October 30, 2014 • Seniors Euchre Party at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. in the clubroom starting at 1:00pm. All levels of players welcome.

Friday, October 31, 2014 • 39th Annual Chatham Poor Boy Luncheon. 2014 Supported charities: Community Living Chatham-Kent, Chatham Outreach for Hunger, Chatham-Kent Hospice. All you can eat weiners and beans for $5. The Lords of Kent Band, silent auction and great prizes! For tickets call 519-352-6840. St. Joseph’s Auditorium, 184 Wellington St. W. chatham from 11:00am-3:00pm. www.chathampoorboyluncheon.com.

• The DOLRA Committee is inviting the public to come to the dog park in costume. It’s free and fun! Bring your four-legged friends in costume too if you like. More information? Call Connie at 519-359-8455.

Saturday, November 1, 2014 • Community of Christ “Ham Dinner” 4:30pm-7:00pm at Community of Christ Church, 174 Faubert Drive, Chatham. $10.00 Adults, $4.00 - 6-12 years, 5 & under FREE. Phone 519-3549596.

• The Kent County Stamp Club presents its annual Kentpex Stamp Show at the Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham from 9:30am-3:30pm. Free parking, free admission and free used stamps. Discover the world of stamps! Food available on site.

• Booth University College is proud to present a workshop with special guest Dr. Donald E. Burke, President of Booth University College followed by a concert featuring The Salvation Army Ontario Great Lakes Divisional Youth Chorus. Held at The Salvation Army Chatham-Kent Ministries, 46 Orangewood Blvd. from 2:00pm-9:00pm. cksalvationarmy.org.

• Fall Artisan & Craft Show at the St. Clair College Healthplex, 1001 Grand Ave. W., Chatham. 10:00am-4:00pm. $3.00 admission. Large selection of artisans and crafters.

Sunday, November 2, 2014 • Celebrate the Harvest. All you can eat chicken dinner at The Armoury Banquet and Conference Centre, 44 William St. N., Chatham. Doors open at 3pm. Live entertainment, wine bar, euchre and games, silent auction, children’s activities, children’s penny sale. Dinner served at 5:00pm. Adults 10 and older $20.

Youth 3-9 years $8. Under 3 years FREE. Available at the Parish Cluster office, St. Agnes site, 52 Croydon St., Chatham. 519-3529370, 519-352-9483. Advance Tickets only. Available until Oct. 27. Proceeds to the Blessed Sacrament and St. Agnes Building Funds.

Monday, November 3, 2014 • The Chatham-Kent Film Group is presenting the highly-rated film “The Lunchbox” at Galaxy Cineplex Theatres. There will be two showings, 4:00pm and 7:00pm. It will be free to subscribers and will cost $10 to walk-ins. We will be offering season’s passes at the front desk for $50. The movie will have english subtitles and is rated PG. Please call 519-359-8455 for more information.

• Dresden Blood Donor Clinic, 1212 North St., Dresden from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Call 1 888 2 DONATE. Walk in, bring a friend, save a life!

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 • Christa Simpson will be at the Chatham branch of the CKPL from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Christa is a legal professional by day, but by night, is the author of a number of self-published sassy and sensual adult romance novels.

• Kids Make Music Too! Bring your child to sing, move, play, listen to and create music! 10:30am-11:00am at the Wallaceburg CLC, 150 University Ave. Register at 519-358-1451 x0.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 • Adult Language and Learning 6th Annual Community Welcome Fair from 11:00am-2:00pm at the Spirit and Life Centre @ St. Joseph Site, 184 Wellington St., West. Chatham.

• Infant Massage. Learn massage techniques through a video and discussion with a public health nurse. Held at the Wallaceburg Hub, St. Elizabeth C.S. from 1:15pm-2:15pm.

• Patricia M. Productions Monthly Luncheon Fashion Show at Glitters Fun Eatery, 162 King St., 519-352-0820. Proceeds to Chatham Goodfellows. Fashions by Platinum Boutique and Cleo/Ricki’s.

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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.

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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.

HomeJames is gearing up for their third season in Chatham-Kent and is in need of volunteers. HomeJames will be starting Friday November 21st and operating every Friday and Saturday night up to and including New Year’s Eve. HomeJames is also currently accepting youth group funding requests for the 2014 season. Please visit the website at www.homejames-ck.ca for more information Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com

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Dave Macko of Armstrong Macko showcases just a few of the tires the garage has already accepted for recycling as part of the annual CAA RecycleDrive. The program, where people can drop off old tires, batteries and used motor oil, runs between now and Oct. 30. Armstrong Macko is one of 36 garages in south central Ontario taking part in the program. The garage that collects the most tires also wins a $20,000 playground makeover at the school of their choice.

Brightenview back in C-K

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Officials with Brightenview Development International spent three days in Chatham-Kent this week laying plans for the firm’s proposed $45-million, 680,000-square-foot facility in Blenheim.

Lorne Nystrom, Brightenview’s vice-president of public affairs and government relations, said officials were “doing our homework” regarding use of local firms and professionals for the project, which is slated for completion by the spring of 2016.

“We came to engage local people as much as possible,” he said. “We need a builder and we’ve being meeting with architects, lawyers, IT people and communications groups,” he said. “We’ve very pleased with what we’ve found.

We want to deal locally wherever possible.”

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 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.

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.

Municipal officials estimated the project could provide as many as 500 jobs.

Two weeks ago, Chatham-Kent council approved sale of 34 acres on Hyland Drive in the Blenheim Industrial Park to Brightenview for $804,000.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014

Sports

Evans aims high Makes provincial moguls team

By Ian Kennedy cksn.ca

There are no mountains in Chatham-Kent, and you’d be hard pressed to find a significant hill.

That fact however, hasn’t stopped Chatham’s Rylan Evans from developing into one of Ontario’s elite freestyle moguls skiers.

Evans was recently named to Freestyle Skiing Ontario’s moguls team based on his results, which include winning the provincial championship for singles moguls in 2012-2013, and following it up with several strong

finishes across North America in 2013-2014.

For Evans, his passion for skiing started when he was young, living in London, Ont., and continues to grow today, as do his goals for the sport.

“When I was young, we lived close to Boler Mountain in London. I started skiing there and at our cottage,” explained Evans of his start in skiing, despite now living in a community miles from the mountains. “After skiing for a while, I got into freestyle, and got really interested in it.”

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He’ll have his chance this season, as he’ll now be facing competitors four to five years his senior at Nor-Am competitions.

“I can always be getting better, really there is no limit in the sport,” said Evans, a Grade 10 student at John McGregor Secondary School of what keeps him passionate about moguls skiing.

“I’m always pushing the envelope, trying new tricks, doing different things people haven’t done before, and with more speed. It’s almost impossible to be perfect, so that’s exciting, you can always improve.”

Evans, an Indian Creek Public School graduate, is excited to spend a season

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Rylan Evans of Chatham will compete this winter as a member of Ontario’s moguls skiing team.

with Team Ontario, and hopes to find himself in a Nor-Am final before the year is out.

“I have to keep working on my technique in the moguls,” said Evans of the freestyle skiing event, which combines controlled turns, jumps, and tricks, while needing to be faster, and more technically sound than the

competition. “I have to be pushing the speed to get around the same times as the 19-year-olds who are bigger and heavier than me, perfecting jumps with good landings, and focus on good ski outs.”

With no mountains in sight, and mile-high goals, the slope will be steep this winter for Evans, as he hopes to pro-

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Sports

Concussion can’t stop Charisma

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Despite the nasty injury, all that was going through her mind after the crash was getting back on the bike and back into competition.

Charisma had taken part in three provincial points series races and fared well. As she sat out, letting her brain and neck heal, she missed three more provincial-level races and feared her quest for an Ontario title had faded before her eyes.

Finally, after a month of living in near darkness, Charisma got the all-clear from her doctors. On Aug. 15, she took to the track, hoping to scratch her way into the provincial finals.

As badly as she wanted to race again as soon as possible after the crash, it wasn’t easy hopping back on her bike.

“The first few races, I was very, very scared,” she said. “Looking back, it scares me still.

Whenever I have small crashes or sleep wrong, my neck still hurts.”

It didn’t help that two weeks back on the bike she fell and was run over by another competitor.

She remained undaunted.

“I’ve learned not to go near people,” she said.

But she returned to action with an even better helmet, she said, and put her power back into her pedals. Charisma, despite only competing in four points races out of seven, earned a berth in the provincial final, placing third in that event for her age group. The effort earned her the overall provincial points title for the season.

After such a rough and tumble season, she can’t wait for next year.

Charisma hopes to defend her title, possibly even running in a higher age group.

As for looking back on her crash, “I almost want to see a video,” she said, had someone captured the accident on a camera phone.

Notice she said “almost?”

Daredevils don’t usually come in such small packages. But most of them aren’t Charisma Markovic.

The 18-year-old Chatham girl recovered from a vicious accident on the BMX track to win a provincial title this year, and can’t wait to compete again next year.

Charisma, who exudes enthusiasm when talking about the sport she loves, also realizes how lucky she is.

On July 16, while out at the Wolfe Creek BMX track going over jumps, she collided in midair with her 12-year-old brother Jaxon. She had to be told what happened next.

“I don’t even remember my crash,” she said.

“It was – from what I heard – about a 10-foot jump. We jumped, the wind caught us, my handlebar hooked on his, and I guess I just did a swan dive headfirst into the ground.”

She suffered a concussion and severe whiplash, and also had a badly bruised jaw thrown in for good measure. Jaxon, meanwhile, just suffered a few scrapes and bruises.

“We normally have a tuck-and-roll rule, but apparently I didn’t do that very well.”

One thing she said she did well was walk away from the crash.

“Apparently, I popped right back up, went to talk to some of my friends nearby, and didn’t make any sense,” Charisma said. “One of the track dads said I needed to go to the hospital.”

On the way to the hospital, her mother, Charlene, tried to hold it all together, while seeing firsthand the memory loss caused by a concussion.

“I’m trying not to get all emotional,” she said, recalling the drive. “All she knew was that her head hurt. I had to keep explaining to her that she’d had an accident.”

Charisma would tell her mother she needed to go to the hospital because her head hurt; Charlene would reply, telling her what happened and that they were headed there; and Charisma would soon start the process all it’s that time of year . . . over again, forgetting the conversation they’d just had only moments earlier.

Somehow, Charlene held her emotions in check.

Charisma’s injuries landed her at the Fowler Kennedy Sports MediFriday, October 17th • Saturday, October 18th cine Clinic in London, Ont., where she received treatment for her conFriday, October 24th • Saturday, October 25th cussion.

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Chatham’s Charisma Markovic, 18, suffered a concussion in the middle of her BMX racing season, but rallied to win the provincial points title in her age group.

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OPP probe still underway C-K officials interviewed by anti-rackets

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Ontario Provincial Police are remaining tight-lipped about their progress on an anti-rackets investigation concerning Chatham-Kent municipal officials.

The Voice first reported in May that the OPP is investigating breach of trust allegations against Mayor Randy Hope, and other senior municipal officials in relation to the St. Clair College Capitol Theatre project and other property in the municipality.

Det. Staff Sgt. Tom Whittaker, case manager for the investigation has not returned phone and email enquiries.

According to OPP media relations, Insp. Mike Bickerton been named head of the OPP anti-rackets branch and is not up to speed on the case.

Whittaker said in May it is OPP procedure to not comment on on-

going investigations.

“We can’t comment on specifics or where we are at. In terms of conclusion, when we’re all finished is when we will assess the evidence,” he said. “I’m case managing it from the Orillia office, but we are using officers out of our London office.”

Multiple sources have confirmed that both elected and non-elected municipal officials and others in the community have participated in the voluntary interview process although others have declined.

The investigation was turned over to the OPP by Chatham-Kent Police chief Dennis Poole.

Poole said by calling in the OPP to investigate the criminal allegations, the local police service is removed from any potential claims of conducting a biased investigation and there are no conflicts of interest.

“Could we have done it (the investigation)? Yes. But the difficulty is if we lay charges, there could be allegations we’re against the mayor. If we don’t then people might say we are in bed with the mayor,” he said.

A suit filed by Ian McLarty alleging a conflict of interest against Mayor Hope was heard by Superior Court Justice Henry Vogelsang last year and dismissed.

Early voter turnout jumps up 300% The Chatham Voice

Chatham-Kent Returning Officer Judy Smith is crediting online voting with contributing to a 300 per cent increase in advance voter turnout.

Online voting ended today at 2 p.m. During the one-week open period, 7,329 people voted online.

An additional 2,059 cast paper ballots at advanced polls for a total of 9,388 votes recorded.

This accounts for 12% voter turnout to date.

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In 2010 advance polls had 3,007 ballots cast.

In 2006 3,948 ballots were cast at advance polls.

This is the first Chatham-Kent municipal election at which electronic Internet voting has been utilized.

Voting results for individual candidates will not be tallied until Election night on Monday, October 27.

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Have Your Say – Protecting Energy Consumers

How well are consumers protected in Ontario’s retail energy market?

That’s the question the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is looking at with its review of the Energy Consumer Protection Act. The Act deals with energy retailing to low-volume consumers in the province. Just over 300 thousand residential and small business consumers in Ontario currently have contracts with electricity retailers; 362,000 have contracts with natural gas marketers.

Please visit www.ECPAreview.ca and fill out the on-line survey to share your views on consumer protection with the OEB.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014

News

Fencing going to the dogs

Sarah Schofield/Special to The Chatham Voice

Dog owners with canine jumpers can breathe a sigh of relief as John Waddell Park got a mini-makeover on Saturday morning, Oct. 18. Various volunteers from the community, including the Union Gas Helping Hands Project and members of the Dog Off-Leash Recreation Committee worked quickly to assemble a new and taller fence on the park’s southeast side.

THE CHATHAM VOICE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014

CLASSIFIEDS

HOW TO PLACE YOUR AD IN PERSON: 84 DOVER ST. #2 CALL: 519-397-2020 FAX: 519-397-1177 EMAIL: FATIMA @CHATHAMVOICE.COM

Announcements

Auctions

Friends In Need - Are Friends Indeed

A N K LAVER EN VK V A U C T I O N S I N C.

The sudden passing of Dennis Brewer, our General Manager, certainly creates a major void at Smyth Memorials. There is a big chair to fill.

Fortunately, our friends at St. Croix - with whom Dennis had crafted a great working relationship - have offered to help through this difficult time.

Clearing an Estate, Downsizing, Liquidating Inventory or Decluttering?

We can help. Call to sell your items for cash or by consignment Call John @ 519-845-3663

519-845-3663 • Wyoming, Ontario • www.vkauctions.ca •

Long time office manager, Dawne Zimmer, who has capably served many of our customers (in Dennis’ absence) will be supported by Tom McFadden.

We thank the owners of St. Croix for making Tom available.

Single sets .............................. $205.00 Single mattress ........................ $120.00 Double sets ............................. $240.00 Double matt’s .......................... $147.00 Queen sets .............................. $318.00 Rollaway Bed 30” ..................... $190.00 Rollaway Bed 39” ..................... $220.00

SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS

ON A MATTRESS PURCHASE These mattress sets were purchased solely for the purpose of helping generate money for Chatham Saint Vincent De Paul. All proceeds will be donated to support the efforts of SVDP. All products have been marked up by only 20% above factory cost making these saving the best possible as well knowing that all profits are going to Saint Vincent De Paul.

Some mattress sets are displayed at Saint Vincent De Paul for more information on these warehouse clearance prices call (519)436-5111 Ext. 222

Medical condition?

Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian government.

Do You or Someone You Know Have any of These Conditions? Mental illness, difficulty walking, trouble dressing,irritable bowel, speech impediments...ALL conditions qualify.

Call Ontario Benefits 1-888-588-2937 ext.101

Puzzles found on page 21

Tea Leaf Readings - Thursday, October 30 starting at 2pm, open mini reads, $10 each, no appointment needed. Friday October 31 starting at 2pm, detailed full reads, $30 each, APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED, readings available at Tea Connection only, please call to book your appointment or for more details 226-671-0081.

Elvin Tanner 82, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Mr. James Tasker 66, Friday, October 10, 2014 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Mrs. Fran Ritchie 93, Friday, October 10, 2014 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Mr. Dennis Brewer 59, Friday, October 10, 2014 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home Ives Dagneau 96, Friday, October 10, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

Winnifred “Winnie” Mae Rice 96, Saturday, October 11, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home Henry Alexander Cochrane 83, Sunday, October 12, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

• Trimming & Pruning • Complete Removal • Crane Service 30+ Years Seniors Experience

519-359-9876

Gordon Lee Moody 86, Sunday, October 12, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

Renovations

Gloria Sue Stowe 84, Monday, October 13, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

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Florence Edna Lozon 82, Monday, October 13, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

We make old new again!

•Drywall • Electrical • Carpentry • Plumbing

George Morrow 89, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

• Painting • All Flooring • and much more

Steve Follo • 226-229-1124

Peter Clarke 77, Thursday, October 16, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

Painting

Robert Hodgson 91, Thursday, October 16, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

sfollo76@hotmail.com

Bob Primeau 80, Thursday, October 16, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

Hi! this is

Rob the Painter

Harry Allan Ramsden, Sr. 73, Thursday, October 16, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

Interior/Exterior Commercial/Residential Fully Insured

Eric Charron 30, Thursday, October 16, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

Over 25 year experience

Please call ROB 226-881-0305 Help Wanted The Chatham Voice, Chatham-Kent’s leading print and online newspaper has an immediate opening for a Multi-Media Advertising Representative.

The ideal candidate will be able to build relationships with advertisers and embrace the philosophy that we are partners in our customers’ and community’s success.

Familiarity with mutli-platform marketing, attention to detail, a commitment to excellence and a willingness to embrace a team approach are essential.

We offer a base salary, benefits, a commission plan that allows the ideal candidate to realize financial success and a fun atmosphere where we take our work but not ourselves seriously.

Experience in an advertising background is preferred but is not necessary.

Apply by email or in person during office hours to: Jim Blake, General Manager Chatham Voice 84 Dover Street Chatham, Ontario, N7L 1T1 jim@chathamvoice.com

Lucy Myers 77, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Ann McCann 69, Thursday, October 9, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

A Job for Professionals

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OBITUARIES

Jeanne Benoit (Caza) 92, Friday, October 10, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

Tea Leaf Reading

Farm For Sale 50 acre farm for sale Highly productive land in Turnerville area. House and barn to be severed, excellent for specialty crop production. Asking $775,000.

Phone 519436-9022 for details.

Fun Stuff Answers

Tree Service

Smyth Memorials

MATTRESS INVENTORY SURPLUS

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Lillian Doris May 97, Thursday, October 16, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

Help Wanted

CARRIERS WANTED

Routes available in the following areas:

Spurgeon Dr. Carolinian Place McNaughton Ave. E St. Michael Ave., Holland Ave. Indian Creek Rd. W. Northland Dr., Ottawa Dr. Northern Pine Place Fince Ave., Lark St., Whipporwill Cres.

Oxley Dr., Lynnwood Subdivision, Charing Cross Rd.

Call or email Fatima today 519-397-2020 ext.223 or fatima@chathamvoice.com

Halarie (Joe) Rivard 88, Thursday, October 16, 2014 McKinlay Funeral Home

245 Wellington St. W., Chatham 519-352-2710

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459 St.Clair St., Chatham • 519-351-2040 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown • 519-674-3141 141 Park St., Blenheim • 519-676-3451

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Hinnegan-Peseski

FUNERAL HOME

156 William St., Chatham 519.352.5120 www.peseski.com

A FAMILY BUSINESS THAT CARES

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014

Krista Mall

D.M.S. Veterinary Group

Women with business in their blood

October 20 to 26, 2014, is National Business Women’s Week. Who are the women running companies and small enterprises? What drives them and makes them successful?

COMMON TRAITS Some women seem to have it in their blood; it is as though they were born to be business people. Generally, these women are go-getters.

They are driven and they love taking charge.

Without trying to stubbornly impose their point of view, they enjoy the art of persuasive argument and getting others to share in their vision of the world. These women are driven by their self-confidence and their belief in their skills.

A business woman’s success is directly related to her determination and drive.

CHIEF MOTIVATIONS Women who choose to go into business appear to share a number of common motives. Firstly, they share a desire to reach their potential without constraints and to let their creativity run free. Business women often choose to go out on their own because of their frustrations with the limitations of the business world or typical work environments.

Secondly, time management is another common motivation. Managing your own schedule allows you to invest your energy in the right places and at the right times. Being financially independent also fuels women to create their own businesses. Being business owners means being able to reap every dollar generated by their determined efforts.

To be a business woman — a good business woman — involves conviction. Yes, you need to have business in your blood, but above all, you need to truly believe in your skills and in your business.

Simplicity & Moore Catering and

Gatsby’s Grill House Hello I am Chef Angela, owner and operator of Simplicity And Moore Catering and Gatsby’s Grill House in Wallaceburg. I take great pleasure in helping organize all the extra details of your event big or small. I have been cooking for over 15 years and I always take great pride in creating something new and exciting. I have been married for 12 years and have a 7 year old boy and 10 year old girl that keeps me very busy. I love a Challenge!

750 James St., Wallaceburg

519-628-5555

Krista has over 15 years of experience in the veterinary industry and deeply enjoys her work as a manager.

Not only does she run three successful veterinary clinics in Chatham-Kent but she is also a mother of young daughters as well.

Her motto is “Don’t dream for success; you work for it . .

Always believe in yourself.”

Dresden Veterinary Clinic

519-683-4508 www.dresdenvetclinic.com

Merritt Animal Hospital

519-360-4508 www.merrittanimalhospital.ca

Sydenham River Veterinary Office

519-627-7070 www.sydenhamvet.com

Doreen Martin Design Associate

• 35 years in business • 2 daughters, 4 1/2 grand children • Married to her husband Mike for 38 wonderful years

Doreen runs 2 successful businesses.

Her favourite saying is . . . .

Things Happen for a reason and when one door closes, another one opens!

71 Sass Road, Chatham

Design Centre 71 Sass Rd., Chatham • 519-351-8080 www.unitedfloorschatham.com

Kim Iles

519.365.7435

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For a FREE evaluation of your home contact me today!

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• 519-351-8080 •

71 Sass Road, Chatham Beside United Floors

• 519-397-5712 •

As a woman who has been in business, my 20 + years in the Wellness industry, I am pleased to introduce my new venture. As well as managing and marketing The Healthy Berry , I am proud to be the S.W. Ontario Account manager for an exciting new company.

High On Health is a 100 % Ontario based company, using Ontario grown HEMP! I am seeking business partners that want to be a part of the HEMP EXPLOSION. High On Health has many hemp lines to benefit your business. Pet products, food items, snacks, Horse Health products, we even carry a 100% natural wood care for furniture and your home. I welcome any inquiries. Wellness With Kim is venturing into exciting times ! I will keep you posted. Feel free to email me, or contact me on Facebook as Kim Iles .......thank you, and looking forward to sharing the explosion of Hemp ! wellnesswithkimiles@gmail.com