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Asked how he came to receive the prestigious French Legion of Honour medal Sunday, Sgt. Glen (Smokey) Embury was brief and to the point. “I did my job,” was all he would say. The Blenheim resident was presented with the medal during a Field of Valour dinner that commemorated the battles for Verrieres Ridge and the Falise Pocket in July of 1944. Some 300 medals are being presented worldwide for distinguished service As part of the ceremony, seven veterans received personalized quilts listing their names and service information through the Quilts of Valour program. Receiving quilts, in addition to Sgt. Embury were Capt. Frank Archibald (MC) of the 17th Canadian Field Artillery, Sgt. Roy Hare, Cpl. Charlie Weir, Cpt. Ron Beech, Pte. Arthur Kuderian of the Essex Scottish and LAW Irene Weir of the RCAF. The Quilts of Valour program has its beginnings in Edmonton in 2006 and became formalized in 2009. Since that time, volunteer quilters have made than 5,300 quilts across Canada. Don and Brenda Oliphant, local officials with the volunteer, non-profit initiative, said the quilts are not meant as a badge of
honour, but instead as a hug of comfort for all that the veterans have done. More than 100 persons attended the ceremony at the downtown Chatham Armoury to hear the story of how, despite the worst Canadian losses since Dieppe, allied troops eventually persevered. The ridge was near the city of Caen, a transportation hub that was the key to the quickest route to the industrial heartland of Germany. The South Saskatchewans attacked but came under heavy German fire from medium and heavy machine guns, mortars and artillery, with most of their commanders being killed or wounded. The Essex Scottish assumed the front and were battered as well. The Scottish withstood a fierce counter attack and held on to their position. At the end of the day, the Essex Scottish were relieved and evacuated from the battlefield, allowing for an artillery barrage and a successful counter attack against the Germans. The regiment suffered 37 killed, 148 wounded and approximately 133 taken prisoner. It would appear that well over 70% of the Scottish officers had been killed, wounded or captured. The fighting had been on a scale and intensity that exceeded that of the First World War. Official regimental accounts of those who
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Col. Kevin Bertoia celebrates after presenting Glen Embury with the French Legion of Honour medal during a ceremony at the Chatham Armoury Sunday.
fought included comments by two members of the regiment. Sgt. Don Elvy said, “I was proud to fight with those men. I witnessed many brave deeds against overwhelming odds.” John Cross relates, “Too much has been made of this action being unsuccessful. We were up against overwhelm-
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ing odds, but the soldiers fought on. This was one of the Regiment’s finest days; you couldn’t ask more of men.” After six days of recovery and reinforcements, the Essex Scottish began preparation for battles of the Falaise Pocket and Falaise Gap, actions that overran German positions, taking a key wa-
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terworks facility and forcing a major German retreat across the Seine. In his memoirs, Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Dwight Eisenhower recorded that “the battlefield at Falaise was unquestionably one of the greatest ‘killing fields’ of any of the war areas.” Although it took 10 days to close the Falaise Gap
at the Seine River, an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 German soldiers escaped, although they left their vehicles, tanks and heavy weapons behind. Once the Gap had been closed and the Germans in the Falaise Pocket were destroyed, the Seine River was crossed by the Allies opening up the routes to Paris and into Germany.
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is what happens at Christmas,” she said. “It doesn’t seem like Christmas until we’ve helped the campaign.” Dana Lovell spoke to the crowd about how It was as much a family reunion as it was a celebration of 60 years of community service her father’s family was helped by Goodfelas the Chatham Goodfellows gathered at St. lows decades ago when he was one of nine Joseph Parish Centre last Thursday evening children. “Santa Claus for them was not a big, jolly to kick off the 2014 campaign. The evening was an emotional one as more man in a red suit, but a bunch of men dressed than 200 people listened to stories from those in winter garb delivering door-to-door small who have helped in the campaign and those packages for either a boy or a girl,” said Lovell. “Men and women just like us who who have been helped by it. Mary Williston, whose family name has been took the time to make sure that no child went synonymous with the Goodfellows since without a Christmas.” As a result of that, her children and those of 1959, spoke about how the organization has her siblings donate money each year to help been a tradition through four generations. “My first date with (husband) Phil was to go the program. “You have a lifetime donation from my famto the Scout hut and paint little red wagons ily to the Goodfellows.” for the Goodfellows,” she said. One of the people present Thursday night That date led to a marriage of more than 50 years and an equally long challenge of fulfill- was Don Strong, an original Goodfellow from ing the Goodfellows’ goal of “no child with- 1954. Now 90 years old and living in Windsor, he recalled how the Chatham group modeled out a Christmas.” “If you ever doubt that one person can make itself after the Windsor Goodfellows. “I came to Chatham from Windsor and a a difference, Phil is the reason that our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren group of us saw the need, so we just did what are involved,” she said. “We aren’t alone; they had been doing there,” he said. “We there are many families who have been and were doing well if we had $3,000 or $4,000, so continue to be involved because they have a we had to make sure of every dime.” Strong said on more than one occasion, Henpassion for the cause.” Williston family members from each generation (including Phil ry Ford II came through with funds to help and Mary’s son Scott, the current president) the fledgling organization meet its goal. He said he never believed the Goodfellows spoke of their involvement. “The kids and their kids all know that this would still be needed 60 years later, but he’s glad the group is still prepared to help. Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Rick Nicholls brought official recognition from the province and a few memories of his own. “I can remember how cold it was on the street corner selling the Goodfellows newspaper,” Limited Seating Available for Saturday he said. The reward, he said, was a stop inside the Goodfellows trailer on King Street where there was hot Vernors Ginger Ale. Tim Mifflin, a former inspector with the Chatham Kent Police Services and a 34-year veteran of the organization was named Mr. Goodfellow for 2014. Mifflin said his predecessors have left him a strong legacy. “We concentrate on the fundamentals,” he said. “It’s an incredible Arrive In Style. amount of work do get done in a short period of time, but due to so many volunteers, we get it done.” The annual porch-light campaign is Dec. 1 while street sales will take place Dec 12 and 13. The toy packing is on Dec. 8 to 11, Chatham with delivery on Dec. 17. Food boxes are packed and delivered on Dec. 18. By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
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From left, Tim Mifflin, Phil Williston and Don Strong were among more than 200 people who gathered for the Chatham Goodfellows 60th anniversary celebration last week. Mifflin was named Mr. Goodfellow of 2014, Williston’s family was recognized for seven decades of involvement, and Strong was among the first group of Goodfellows in 1954.
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that. “It took down their phone system.” He’s also proud that the band’s music inspires fans from nine to 90-plus and that it has become more popular as time goes on. “They may be considered simple songs by some, but perhaps that’s why they touch people the way they do,” he said. “I sometimes get asked if we get tired of playing the same songs. I say, ‘Hell, no.’” In a career which has earned them entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and had them listed the number one band in England in 1966 (the Beatles were second and the Rolling Stones third), Love said he has been blessed. “I’d like to do more with my celebrity,” he said. “We live in a blessed little bubble and many others don’t.” Leonard said the concert will help the club move toward reaching its $100,000 goal in support of the hospice. “It’s a huge commitment but Rotarians have always risen to the challenge,” he said. During the past year, the downtown club contributed more than $100,000 to community causes, including seniors, youth, Rotary international and the general service fund. During Sunday’s dinner, a minute of silence was observed for longtime Rotarian and Second World War veteran Rick Brisco who died Nov. 5.
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The heart of Chatham If you want to know the heart of Chatham, it was on full display during a number of events during the past week. Anyone attending the 60th anniversary of the Chatham Goodfellows, the 75th annual Chatham Rotary Banquet or the Field of Valour event at the Chatham Armoury displayed some of the finest qualities we aspire to. Since 1954, the Chatham Goodfellows have striven to ensure that there is “No Child Without A Christmas” by distributing baskets of food and toys to those in our community and surrounding area. People in most communities don’t have any idea about Goodfellows. It’s a true area phenomenon, started by “old newsboys” who delivered the papers door to door and on street corners in Detroit, Windsor and Chatham. More than 1,500 volunteers also help pack and deliver baskets with assembly-line precision. The 60th annual dinner was more like a big family reunion with 200 people swapping stories, sharing photos and reaffirming their support generation after generation. It’s true volunteerism at its finest as not one cent is used for administration. Meanwhile, the Rotary banquet attracted more than 550 people who believe in combining fun and fundraising. It was the same scene with people greeting each other like family as they settled in for an evening of listening to Beach Boys singer Mike Love and joining him as he led the traditional Rotary sing along. The evening ended with the promise of a concert next August by the legendary California band to raise funds for the Chatham Hospice. The Field of Valour dinner honouring men and women who have served in combat was a moving event as seven veterans were given quilts, and one, Frank Embury of Blenheim, became a member of the French Legion of Honour. The incredible stories of sacrifice by the young people of generations past are and continue to be an inspiration to those of us who are once again tasked with defending our freedom and our way of life. Given the depth of character taking part at these events, there is no doubt we will meet that challenge as we always have.
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Afghan vets deserve inclusion Sir: We are extremely disappointed in Chatham-Kent council, again. We phoned and attended the Civic Centre numerous times to remind mayor and councillors of a promise made earlier this year to make amends for council’s huge faux pas of forgetting to participate when our whole country recognized, with ceremonies and honours, the veterans of the Afghanistan War 2002-2014. Canada’s longest war of 12 years. To soothe the hurt to veterans, their families and communities living in Chatham-Kent, council passed the motion to have every Cenotaph in Chatham-Kent engraved with recognition of this war so that citizens would not
forget. We must not forget the service and sacrifice of our local soldier who gave her life for our freedom to be maintained. Without engraving in stone, will we all forget? Will Afghanistan be referred to as an “etc.?” It appears they forgot, however, and left it up to the Legion. Excuse, not reason because the Legions can be charged with vandalism, etc. if they tamper with Cenotaphs. The reason? The municipality owns the Cenotaphs. We believe that every veteran was insulted if, when, they were asked to do this work. Is it not akin to having to bake one’s
Sir: Following the terrible individual terrorist acts in both Quebec, and Ottawa recently, a number of politicians and news media persons
have referred to the situation as “Canada losing its innocence.” I think Justin Trudeau was the
own birthday cake? All media is reminding everyone not to forget Remembrance Day. The First and Second World Wars and sometimes Korea are mentioned, but I’ve seen no mention of Afghanistan. Many of these veterans are alive. Must they die first? Many are suffering PTSD, homelessness, and addictions. Yet, they continue to remember and appease to the point of suicide. Yes, we have a vested interest. A Second World War parent who died at age 58 as a direct result of being a soldier. A very close friend, age 97, a Second World War veteran whose story should be
heard. We are parents of a three-deployment Afghanistan veteran; a young veteran. I quote him: “The most important thing civilians can do is attend Remembrance Day ceremonies every 11-1111.” Wear your poppy proudly 11 days before the 11th, on the 11th, and 11 days after. All veterans need to feel valued and loved. Don’t just remember – think. Our protection by our military never goes on holiday. Absence of proclaimed war does not equate to peace. Please, Chatham-Kent, remember with due respect. Jim & Doreen Stonehouse Tilbury
We still live in a safe country one of many who said or thought that this was not the first time something like this has happened
in Canada and probably won’t be the last time we hear of such domestic problems here. Continued on page 7
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Opinion
Community support appreciated Sir: On behalf of the congregation and staff of St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham, we wish to thank the Chatham-Kent community for supporting our recent 180th anniversary celebrations. We particularly thank the choristers and instrumentalists who presented a fabulous 180…and Counting concert with the leadership of Dev-
on Hansen, director of music at St. Andrew’s. Many community members joined St. Andrew’s Chancel Choir to form the Anniversary Choir. In addition, the Jubilee Chorus, Chatham Christian High School Choir, Chatham-Kent Secondary School Choir and Trinity in the Woods Choir from Farmington Hills Michigan presented beautiful
music. All these choirs formed a mass choir for impressive renditions of various numbers. Organ and piano accompaniment complemented by instrumental accompaniment from Chatham Concert Band musicians added to the beauty of the vocal music. Many choristers trav-
elled distances to participate in this celebration, as well as former minister Rev. Deanna Gibson from Sarnia, who presented the message at the Sunday morning service. Appreciation is especially expressed to the media for promoting the celebration and publishing informative articles and photos
about the history of the church. Jim Blake’s article in The Chatham Voice highlighted the past and present of St. Andrew’s. We also wish to thank Sobeys, Retro Suites Hotel, and Fresh and Refresh Interiors for their generosity in providing products and services. The celebration of the
180 years of church history would not have been so joyous without the attendance of so many from the community at the concert, Sunday service and open house. Mary Alice Marchand on behalf of the Performing Arts and Anniversary committees of St. Andrew’s United Church
Our history has included violence
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A short review of Canadian history includes the following: There were several confrontations between police and First Nations residents in Ontario and Quebec in the 1990s where lives were lost and others injured on both sides. There were the FLQ crises in the 1960s and early 1970s, including the murder of Canadian politician James Laporte, as well as mailbox bombings that resulted in some serious injuries. Most of these incidents occurred in Quebec. If one wants to go way back in early Canadian history, we have the Red River Rebellion in Manitoba, and The Riel Rebellion in what is now Saskatchewan, well documented history. Also one of the Father’s of Confederation of this country, Darcy McGee was
assassinated in those early years of Canada. Even before Confederation of our country, there was the 1837 Rebellion in then Upper and Lower Canada as well as the 1812-14 war and other conflicts between British, French, and First Nations groups. Yes, Canada has had long histories of peace time here. We also sent many of our citizens overseas to deal with wars and civil wars in other countries and on other continents. We lost many of our citizens in the name of keeping our country free and keeping the peace. We remember and honour those who never came back, or did come back with lifetime injuries. If there is an innocence lost, it is of those of our younger generations who were not exposed to our domestic conflicts, and terrorist ac-
tivities, who like myself, only read about some of these occurrences in history books or classes at school, read about them in newspapers, or are reminded about them during Remembrance Day services. Though some may feel Canada has lost its innocence when it comes to acts of terror and war coming right to our doorstep, such as what happened two weeks ago, we should continue to remind future generations of Canadians to “Lest we forget.” Our country of Canada is still much safer for its residents than in many other parts of our world. Frank Doyle Chatham
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Relay For Life, the largescale fundraising event put on by the Canadian Cancer Society, is evolving. Cindy Vinall, manager of the Chatham-Kent branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, said after four years of operating on its own, the Wallaceburg event is coming back to Chatham due to several reasons. One of them is that most of the volunteer committee from previous years has bowed out, and no one has stepped up to take over. But Vinall said the big reason is to maximize fundraising. “Over the last 10 years, the fundraising landscape has changed,” she said, adding there’s more competition for volunteers and donations. “Some events, such as Relay For Life, have not been meeting revenue goals.” At its peak, Vinall said Relay across Ontario would bring in $20 million for the society. This year, it raised $14 million. “Fourteen million dollars is a lot of money, but we want to do our part to raise even more,” she said.
This year, Wallaceburg’s event raised $50,000, the most it ever has. But it also carried with it direct expenses of $9,000. Vinall said the Chatham event, which raised more than $190,000, actually had lower direct expenses. “We’re very thankful to everyone who has participated in Wallaceburg. They’re very important to us, and as a society we are going to continue to need those participants, volunteers and sponsors to help us meet our fundraising goals,” she said. So, on June 13, 2015, the Chatham-Kent Relay For Life will take place on the athletic field at Chatham-Kent Secondary School. That’s a Saturday, meaning this time around the event is also time shifting. It has traditionally run from 7 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday, but it will now begin at noon on the Saturday and will run until midnight. Vinall said the society listened to feedback from participants and reacted. “This change we hope will allow more people to attend the event,” she said. “The feedback we’ve had over the last few years is it’s tough to
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The man behind the coalition
By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
Although he prefers the term “advocate” to “activist,” there’s no doubt Chatham’s John Sigurjonsson found himself in the middle of the first municipal election fought on the social media front. Sigurjonsson is the 78-year-old retiree who took it upon himself to start the online Citizen Coalition to discuss local municipal politics which ended up being the number one Facebook site devoted to the topic. “It continued to evolve throughout the campaign,” he said of the closed group that had just over 1,000 members prior to the election. “For the most part, it was a very positive experience.” There were some negative and personal attacks
on candidates, r u mours of candidates or their families posting under a l i a s e s John Sigurjonsson and other operational issues. Sigurjonsson said maintaining order on the page was sometimes a task, but it was worth the effort. “I wanted to allow people to post both positive and negative comments, but when the personal attacks started, I had to delete some.” He opened the site July 31 and estimates there were have been some 9,000 posts, and about three times that number in additional “likes. “As a rough guess, I’d
say we had 40,000 various expressions of opinion posts,” he said. “The vast majority was useful, some was not. “ A 50-year resident of Chatham, the Union Gas management retiree said he has been involved in advocating for biking and walking infrastructure for many years. “I walk everywhere I can,” he said. His interests grew to include the downtown core which he said needs to be revitalized in order to remain strong and relevant. “I’ve seen the deterioration of the downtown core, and without a solid core our community suffers greatly,” he said. “I recently counted 26 vacant storefronts downtown and in many of those buildings the upper stories are vacant too. We need a strong downtown if we expect to have
a strong community.” Sigurjonsson said despite some of the negativity on his site, he remains optimistic about it and Chatham’s potential. “I don’t lose any sleep over it (the negativity). It comes with starting the site.” He said his only motivation for starting and maintaining the site is community engagement. “I’m not in this for me,” he said. “I believe although it may seem at times as though we’re fighting a losing battle against apathy, we can still turn things around.” Members continue to join the group, now with 1,039 participants. “Our next goal is to begin posting information about council agendas as soon as it becomes available, “he said. “We want to encourage people to be involved in their commu-
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Cookbook ‘to die for’
By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
Fred Osmon doesn’t mind if someone kids him that the recipes in his latest cookbook
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Chatham’s Fred Osmon is donting the proceeds from the sale of his cookie recipe book to the Chahtam-Kent Hospice.
are “to die for” since he’s donating the proceeds to the Chatham-Kent Hospice. The longtime Chatham realtor’s 100-pluspage booklet of Canadian Christmas Cookie Recipes is on sale at various locations throughout the community. Osmon said he gathered the recipes over the years from his own love of baking and from other people he’s met. “Everybody’s got recipes from someone.” The book costs $15, and Osmon said he will deliver them in Chatham and will drop them off outside of Chatham for an additional $5. “I know from personal family experience that we need a hospice in Chatham and it’s my way of helping out,” he said. “There have been some wonderful large donations, but for those of us who don’t have those means, buying a cookbook is a way to donate what we can. It all adds up to getting the job done.” A love of cooking and baking led Fred to publish three other cookbooks, the proceeds of which have been donated to charities including the Heart and Stroke and Diabetes associations, and the Chatham Goodfellows. He is the author of a History of Minor Baseball, proceeds of which went to Chatham Minor Baseball last year, and has a number of other writing projects under way. Books will be available at the Downtown Chatham Centre Nov. 14 at 10 a.m., the Active Lifestyle Centre on Dec. 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. He will be at the Chatham Library Dec. 17 from 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. and at the Wallaceburg Library Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Unfortunately, another of Mary’s uncles passed away last week. Osh was 88. During the funeral procession out to Pardoville, we were reminded of how amazing Chatham-Kent folks are when it comes to showing respect during a funeral. People pulled over all along the route. Well, almost everyone. As the procession turned from Park Avenue onto Bloomfield Road, an obvious out-of-town truck driver came barrelling down Bloomfield. With everyone pulling over to give us the right of way, this guy caught us off guard. Had I not braked, he’d have plowed into us. His eyes darted over to us as he sped by, only to have to hit the brakes as he caught up with the rest of the funeral vehicles. Suddenly, we had a President’s Choice truck in Osh’s procession. We thought he’d realize what was going on, considering everyone heading in the other direction was pulling over for us. Instead of pulling over, he put on his four-way flashers too and I guess tried to blend in as best he could after interrupting the procession. Fortunately, he turned onto the 401 as we continued south.
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The Arts
Local performer aims high
Chatham’s Alyssa Doherty soon to be seen on television episode By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
For something her mother got her into 12 years ago to help her overcome her shyness, Chatham’s Alyssa Doherty hopes to take performing to the next level. The Ursuline College Chatham student loves musical theatre. She’s been on various stages in Chatham-Kent, as well as Sarnia and even Toronto. And it all began with a visit to Take a Bow Productions when she was just five. “I was insanely shy. I literally would not talk to anyone,” the outgoing teenager said. “I would hide behind my mother.” Her mom, Karen, opted to enroll Alyssa into classes at Take a Bow, and “it rolled from there.” Alyssa, 17, is currently in the UCC musical “The Addams Family,” and is also taking vocal lessons and drama lessons. She also just started her own business as a princess party planner, where she’ll come to your home dressed as a princess for your daughter’s party. Alyssa will sing and perform, and do the children’s hair and makeup, depending on their age. “I love kids so much. It’s
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Chatham’s Alyssa Doherty hopes to follow her dreams in her pursuit of a career on stage.
just good fun,” she said. It sounds like a busy schedule, but that may seem like down time to her. This past summer, she filmed an episode of “See No Evil,” a true-life crime story show. Alyssa said it should air in the coming weeks on SLICE in Canada. Her time filming in Hamilton involved 12-hour workdays, but she certainly wasn’t complaining, instead thanking her booking agent for finding the opportunity. Prior to landing that role,
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Alyssa said she auditioned for another television role,
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The Arts
Artist’s work featured on TV Chatham native Scott Everingham’s paintings seen by millions
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In the blink of an eye, Scott Everingham’s work went from being known by thousands to being seen by millions. But don’t expect that to change things for the Chatham native whose art is being featured in the popular television show “Suits.” Two of Everingham’s abstract paintings “Open Paddock” and “Pilgrimage,” figure prominently in the offices of the fictional Pearson Hardman law firm in New York City upon which the series is based. “I received an e-mail from my dealer that NBC was looking for large abstract contemporary work,” he said. “They were looking for one painting but took two and purchased them both.” Everingham said it’s unusual for productions to buy paintings. “Usually the works are just rented for a month or two for a fraction of their value.” When the show, now in its fourth season, completes its run, the art is archived or given to someone involved in the production. “Even though they own the paintings, NBC isn’t allowed to use them in other shows,” he said. “The contract is very specific.” He said he still isn’t sure if NBC came looking for his works specifically or if the work fit into the producers’ sense of what should be represented.
Everingham said friends noticed the paintings on television before he did. “Some people contacted me that they had seen it so I had to track Scott Everingham it down.” An instructor at the noted Ontario College of Art and Design and at the University of Waterloo, Everingham has been based in Toronto for several years. While he’s always been creative, Everingham was actually more interested in music than art as a teenager. “I played drums, was a writer and an artist of sorts in high school.” After graduating, he took a year off and lived upstairs in the building that now houses Retro Suites. “I started applying for school and once I got in I worked hard because I liked it. Art became my focus and it turned into an all-out drive,” he said. Although he calls painting “the best job in the world,” it remains hard work. “I think anything that you put yourself into is hard work, but that’s what makes it rewarding,” he said. Although he enjoys living in downtown Toronto, part of him would love to have a “tiny house in the country. “If I could maintain my professional connections and
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Thursday, November 13, 2014 • Seniors Euchre League in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 1:00pm. Reasonable entry fee. All levels of experience welcome. • Get ready for Christmas with the Chatham Horticultural Society Make and Take Crafts. 7:00pm in the meeting room at the Chatham Public Library. Door prizes, refreshments, memberships available. For more info chathamhort@gmail.com •Stay healthy this flu season. 2014 Seasonal Flu Clinic at the Chatham Banquet & Conference Centre (Former CAW Hall), 280 Merritt Ave. from 1:00pm-7:00pm. • Speech and Language Tips! Come and hang out with a speech-language pathologist and learn ways to help your child communicate. 9:30am-11:00am. Tilbury St. Joseph C.S. Friday, November 14, 2014 • Fun darts in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 7:00pm. Open to the public, nice relaxed atmosphere with a very reasonable entry fee. • Ladies Auxiliary Fundraising meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 5:30pm7:00pm with choice of meat loaf, roast beef, or fish and chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone Welcome. • St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 80 King St. E. from 9:30am5:00pm. It’s going to look a lot like Christmas, loads of Christmas decorating items to choose from, great prices. Do not miss this incredible event. Store will be closed Nov. 13 to prepare for this event. • The Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society presents LOCAL HEROES to honour our Kent County military, we will pay tribute to some local heroes. Held at St. Andrew’s Residence, 99 Park St., Chatham. Everyone is welcome. Please visit us at www.ogs.on.ca/kent. Saturday, November 15, 2014 • Winter Wonderland Bazaar & Tea Room from 9:30am1:30pm. Holy Trinity Church, 81 Selkirk at Victoria, Chatham. Enjoy coffee and breads from 9:30-11:00 and delicious light lunch from 10:30-1:30. Adults $6, Children $3. • Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale at First Reformed Church, corners of Lacroix St. and Indian Creek Rd. 9:00am-1:00pm. Something for everyone, lunch available. • Scott Woods Christmas Traditions Concert at St. Paul’s Congregational Church is being hosted by NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent. Tickets available at Gospel Text Book Store, NeighbourLink office, St. Paul’s or call 1-855-726-8896. • Saturday afternoon dance in the clubroom from 4:00pm8:00pm at Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. with ample parking. We also offer a meat draw. Featuring Bandits. • Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30pm-6:00pm followed by a dance from 6:15pm-11:00pm with Man Power. Everyone Welcome. • Feed Your Mind. Show your child 3-6years how fun it can be to learn and cook! Have fun with books while making healthy meals together. 11;00am-1:00pm. Sign up early, class fills fast! 519-358-1451 x.0 • Chatham Blood Donor Clinic at the Chatham Polish Canadian Club from 9:00am-12:00pm. Call 1 888 2 DONATE. Walk in, bring a friend, save a life! Sunday, November 16, 2014 • Merlin Legions Fall Breakfast from 10:00am-1:00pm. Bacon, sausage, French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, homefries, coffee, tea, juice, dessert. $10 adults and $5 kids 10 and under. • Discover Bible Class meets every Sunday at 3:30pm at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 20 Croydon St., Chatham. The topic is “A Plan For Your Life.” All are welcome.
• Come Celebrate Chatham Cultural Centres 50 years! Open House from 1:00-8:30pm. 75 William St. N., Chatham 519354-8338. Fun, free, family event! Want to pay it forward? Bring a canned good or small donation for your local food bank. Friday, November 21, 2014 • Fun darts in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 7:00pm. Open to the public,nice relaxed atmosphere with a very reasonable entry fee. • Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Choice of roast pork, roast beef or fish & chips for $8.00. One meat draw. Everyone welcome. • Engineering PA Day Camp at CKSS, 285 McNaughton Ave. E., Chatham from 9:00am-3:30pm. Camp will introduce students ages 8-10 to engineering and get them to work in teams of 4 to use their new knowledge to build a solution to a problem. (such as building cars, bridges, etc.) Attendees will receive snacks, lunch and a t-shirt as part of the $10 entry fee. 8:30am-4:30pm. Registration is limited, so sign up soon! 519-355-0147. Saturday, November 22, 2014 • Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew’s - Kylee Fisher and Friends in Convert. 7:00pm at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham. Offering (suggested $10 per adult) Come and enjoy. Doors open at 6:30pm. • “Evening of Entertainments” at Club Lentinas featuring award winning singing impressionist Mat Gauthier. Dinner at 6:00pm, show, live auction, door prizes, mystery gifts, dancing to DJ Cry Templeman. $60 ($30 tax receipt). Tickets 519-351-4030, 519-676-0207. Event proceeds benefit Blenheim Youth Centre. • The 3rd Annual Soiree for Strays being held at the Retro Suites Derby Banquet Hall from 8:00pm-1:00am. Features a silent auction, dancing, appetizers, cash bar and an iPad Mini door prize. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at the C-K Veterinary Hospital, Blenheim Veterinary Hospital, Chatham South Animal Hospital, South Ridge Veterinary Clinic, Wallaceburg Animal Hospital, or OSPCA Kent Branch. (Must be 19 or older to attend)
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• Fall in Love with Fall Foods at the Library. The Chatham branch of the CKPL is hosting a workshop from 6:30pm8:30pm. Please register at the branch to ensure you don’t miss this tasty workshop. Thursday, November 20, 2014 • Seniors Euchre League in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion, 304 St. Clair St. starting at 1:00pm. Reasonable entry fee. All levels of experience welcome. •Stay healthy this flu season. 2014 Seasonal Flu Clinic at Lambon-Kent Memorial Hall, Dresden Arena, 1212 North St., Dresden from 1:00pm-7:00pm.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 • Euchre Tournament at Branch 28 Legion in the clubroom starting at 6:30pm. General Public Welcome. All levels of experience welcome to join.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 • Open dart tournament in the clubroom of Branch 28 Legion starting at 7:00pm. Reasonable entry fee. All levels of experience players welcome to join us. Relaxed atmosphere.
A local business made its way into the 16th annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Union Gas is on the list, which is compiled by The Globe and Mail/ Report on Business. In a story on the top 100, The Globe’s Diane Jermyn had this to say about Union Gas: “Natural gas distribution; 2,148 employees. Developed a five-year business case to support growing work force diversity, outlining strategies and initiatives that include outreach, recruitment, training and employee resources.”
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Christmas Bazaar sponsored by the Ladies Auxillary to Branch 28 Legion in the clubroom from 8:00am-12:00pm. General public welcome to attend.
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• Movies at your Library. Rooster Cogburn starring John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn will be shown at the Chatham Branch of the CKPL at 2:00pm.
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Sports
Stapleton hops pond to play for Chatham
You won’t find many European players cruising the ice in the GOJHL, but every year a handful of prospects cross the Atlantic to the Junior B loop in hopes of chasing their hockey dreams. This season in Chatham, one such hockey player, 18-yearold Carl Stapleton of Sweden, is doing just that with the Chatham Maroons. “I have always wanted to play here when I was growing up,” said Stapleton about moving to North America to play hockey. “I felt it would be a great opportunity to play at a higher level with the possibility of eventually playing at some level of professional hockey.” For local hockey fans, the name Stapleton and professional hockey are nearly synonymous, as Carl Stapleton’s grandfather, Pat, spent 15 seasons in the NHL and WHA, most notably with the Chicago Blackhawks, and also represented Canada at the 1972 Summit Series. As well, his uncle Mike Stapleton played nearly 700 regular season NHL games for seven teams. In fact, it was these family ties, with grandpa Pat still residing just down the road in Strathroy, that helped Stapleton land his opportunity in North America.
“While I was here visiting my grandparents, I was skating at my grandfather’s hockey camp and that led to an invitation to a summer skate here in Chatham with some of the Maroons veterans,” explained Stapleton. Although Stapleton said he misses his family and friends from Karlstad, Sweden, he’s excited to play in Chatham, and learn the North American game. “I feel the style of game here is faster with more physical contact,” said Stapleton of his early experiences with the Chatham Maroons. “Smaller rinks don’t allow for a lot of time to make plays or make decisions. Different types of skills are needed to suit the European style game compared to the North American style of game because the size of the rinks.” Last season, playing on bigger ice with Arvika HC in Sweden’s Second Division, Stapleton collected three goals and seven assists in 27 games. Stapleton has played a key role in the Chatham Maroons’ strong start this season, and is improving each game. His quick adaptation to the North American game and culture, has been, according to Stapleton, due to the support he has felt from his teammates, coaching staff,
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014