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By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

Chatham-Kent’s general manager of community development has dismissed concerns by a local artist regarding management of the Thames Art Gallery and whether the images it portrays are appropriate.

Bob Crawford said he was forwarded a letter sent to council members

by Penelope Duschene concerning the gallery’s juried exhibition, on display now through Jan. 10.

Of particular concern to Duschene is one of 21 works of art in the show, a nude self-portrait by local artist Leonard Jubenville.

After visiting the show, she wrote, “As an artist and a taxpayer I am extremely disappointed in the general management of our local gallery.”

She went on to note that “specific pieces: in my opinion they are very concerning, extremely mar-

ginal, negatively shocking, (and) pornographic.”

Crawford said he visited the gallery, spends time watching people view the exhibition and noted the comments section in the guest book.

“There is no controversy here,” he said. “There is nothing to apologize for and there is no community hue and cry or outrage.

The painting is in an alcove, there is a note making people aware there is nudity in the show and I don’t see any issue.”

Crawford said during the course of viewing dozens of exhibitions at the gallery he has seen images that he considered “not my cup of tea” but noted that is part of the gallery’s purpose.

“Not every piece of art exists to make everyone happy,” he said. “By its’ nature, art is meant to evoke emotion. That includes sadness, fear or whatever the viewer sees.”

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Little Charisma Lalumiere may have been the first child to share her wish list with Santa Saturday, but she wasn’t the last.

More than 300 people came out to the annual Christmas with Santa event at the W.I.S.H. Centre in Chatham.

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Duschene said she believes both the Thames Art Gallery and ARTspace, the municipality’s other supported gallery, don’t provide enough exposure for, or cultivation of, local artists.

She said there were some 200 pieces submitted for the juried show and only 16 artists’ work was selected, most from outside the area. She said she

didn’t submit any art for the juried show so has no personal axe to grind.

“A local artist should be encouraged and supported in his or her own publicly funded art gallery. Local artists should be encouraged and highlighted. Art is the heart of civilization and should be the heart of a community, celebrating their local gifts,” she wrote.

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dy said he forwarded the letter to Bob Crawford. “I want to know if our gallery is in line with our mandate,” he said.

For gallery curator Carl Lavoy, the answer is an emphatic yes.

“I’m proud of what we do, I’m proud of the two staff members and I disagree that we don’t foster the local art community,” he said.

Lavoy said the gallery

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This self-portrait of local artist Leonard Jubenville has raised the ire of some in the local arts community (we have added the smiley face to censor out his private parts, which are on full display). It is part of a juried exhibit on now through Jan. 10 at the Thames Art Gallery.

hosts’ juried exhibits every two years, alternating them with Eye for Art that features only local artists.

“The juried exhibitions attracted 200 entries from across Ontario and are judged by a member of the arts community not from the area,” he said.

“We have no control over who the juror chooses.

The fact that we have three local artists says a lot about the quality of our local arts community.”

He said the Jubenville painting depicts a man contemplating his mortality, remembering the things that have been important in his life and the realization (through his nudity) that all he will be taking with him as he leaves is what he came into this life with.

He said the Thames Art Gallery mandate is to provide exhibitions featuring regional, national and international art.

The role of ARTspace is to showcase local and emerging artists and provide them with an opportunity to make sales and progress with the art.

“We have 44 members of ARTspace who are permitted to exhibit but even if you aren’t a member you can have access to our window front or you can have a member nominate you for a show.”

He said he’d like to have more members, however, it wouldn’t be fair since space at the King Street location is limited and not all artists would have an opportunity to display their work.

Lavoy said when ARTspace opened, eight years ago, he and his staff accepted and welcomed the extra work of helping the volunteer board that

oversees the site.

“We have tremendous volunteers but it does take a lot of work from staff,” he said.

Lavoy said the Thames Art Gallery has seven or eight exhibitions a year from sculpture to paint-

ing and often plans them three years in advance.

As well, he said the goal is to educate through art classes and lectures with local residents and students, of which more than 3,000 take part in gallery functions each year.

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The party that keeps on giving

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Three years into their efforts, a small group of dedicated people can sit back and smile when they see that they’ve raised more than $50,000 for a children’s charity.

Except the organizers of the annual Rock ’N’ for Research party have no plans on resting. And most have a vested interest in their charity of choice – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) – as they have children who suffer with type 1 diabetes.

The crew handed over the $20,266 in proceeds from their Oct. 23 party recently to regional JDRF representative Sharon O’Leary.

Linda O’Hara, whose son Toby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than 30 years ago, is one of the women behind Rock ’N’ for Research.

She eloquently summed

up the success she and her charitable conspirators have had.

“We’re an example of a small group of people who can work together to make a difference,” she said.

Linda, along with Nancy Tippin, Cheri Arnew, Joanne Mallette, Dawn McGregor and Michelle Reinisch, make up that group.

The inaugural Rock ’N’ for Research raised in excess of $12,000, while last year it brought in more than $18,000. This time around, with fewer people in attendance – as a crowd of about 300 attended – the event raised more than $20,000.

Organizers credit the support of a trio of corporate sponsors – TekSavvy, Mainstreet Credit Union, and Gary Van Hooren of The Investors Group – plus a host of businesses that donated prizes, with helping make this year’s version such a success.

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The prize donations fueled a silent auction, and raffles were held as well.

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This time around, it’s closer to home. Two of Linda’s boys are in the band, including Toby, her son with diabetes.

Linda said the timing of Rock ’N’ for Research is no coincidence, and it’s not just because of the chance for patrons and band members to dress up in costumes prior to Halloween.

“November is diabetes month. Our efforts are to not only raise funds, but to promote awareness of type 1 diabetes,” she said.

“It’s a hidden disability.

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Organizers of the annual Rock ’N’ for Research event – from left, Cheri Arnew, Nancy Tippin, Linda O’Hara and Joanne Mallette – hand over the more than $20,000 in proceeds from this year’s bash to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation representative Sharon O’Leary.

When talking to parents, there is never a day off.”

Constant monitoring of food intake, especially carbohydrates. Regular checking of blood-glucose levels. Shifting injection points every three days for insulin pumps. That’s just the tip of the diabetic iceberg for children and

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Having a child who has diabetes is no cakewalk.

And then there is the expense. Sharon said test strips for blood-glucose monitoring and insulin – “You cannot live without it” – are not covered by OHIP. The funds raised by the

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“If the researchers don’t get funding, however good their ideas are, they would die without funding,” she said.

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With one month to go, home sales in Chatham-Kent are on pace for the best year since 2008, according to figures released by the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors.

A total of 89 units sold in November, a 32.8% increase over the same time period last year.

“Home sales activity is currently running right in line with historical averages, with November’s big year-over-year really just a reflection of how quiet things were in the same month last year,” said Jamie Winkler, association president.

Last month’s sales pushed the 2015 total toa 1,182 units, running 4.3% ahead of the first 11 months of 2014.

“With home sales on track to see their best year since 2008 and listings sitting at historically low levels right now, aver-

age sale prices have been picking up,” he said.

The average price of homes sold in November 2015 was a record $146,667, up five% from November 2014. The year-to-date average sale price was $159,501, an increase of 4.8% from 2014.

New listings numbered 137 units in November, a decrease of 2.8% from the same month last year.

There were 528 active residential listings on the Association’s MLS System at the end of November 2015.

This was down 5.7% from November 2014.

There were 5.9 months of inventory at the end of November 2015, down from 8.4 months a year earlier and well below the long-run average for this time of the year.

The number of months of inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity.

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Employees of Union Gas held their annual “Jersey Day”, and presented the Chatham Goodfellows with a donation of over $21,000 on Wednesday.

With that donation, Union Gas and its employees have now donated a total of $26,300 to the Goodfellows.

The Chatham Goodfellows are grateful for the continuing longterm dedication and support from Union Gas and its employees.

The donated money will help the Goodfellows provide food and toys for an estimated 1,500 families in Chatham, and the former townships of Chatham, Dover, Harwich, Raleigh and the Merlin community in partnership with the Merlin Legion.

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Home sales indicate confidence There are many different ways to view the news that Chatham-Kent is on the verge of having its best month in home sales since 2008, but the one word that defines it best for us is confidence.

People buy homes for a variety of reasons; growing families need larger dwellings, empty nesters are downsizing and some folks just want a change.

As the largest purchase most people make, homes often require financing and this is where the confidence factor enters the picture.

No one is going to make the largest single financial investment of their lives unless they are reasonably certain they can handle the financial obligations that go along with it.

Unlike the situation of almost a decade ago in the United States where sub-prime interest rates helped cause a recession, the Canadian banking system took a more cautious approach.

With the exception of the extremely overheated metropolitan markets of Toronto and Vancouver, Canadian real estate has been far more stable and remains a strong investment option.

The fact that Chatham-Kent is very favourable in terms of pricing and trends strong in quality of life, means the market should remain healthy into next year and beyond.

The issue of taxes, services and lifestyle are constantly evolving as the community strives to meet the needs of long-term residents as well as newcomers from urban areas.

It is the job of municipal council and staff to make sure that balance is maintained. Unrealistic expectation of large tax cuts or increases will do nothing but make next year’s budget session more cumbersome.

While we continue to seek foreign investment, officials will do well to remember that with nearly 1,200 units at an average price approaching $150,000, the residential real estate market alone is a $175 million business.

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Opinion

When you can’t escape In the interest of full disclosure for those reading this, I am one of three male board members on the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre.

It wasn’t that long ago that a male member on the board was unheard of.

The “shelter” as it was known, was hidden from people of my gender.

Only those who had to know (police, for example) had an inkling of what the building was or what it stood for.

Inside, shame matched hurt stride for stride.

Admitting you were a victim was an admission of failure. That’s no longer the case, although the journey to freedom from abuse can still be a long

Jim Blake and difficult one.

When I’ve been asked why I joined, the answer is simple. Men are responsible for most domestic violence and we need to be part of the solution.

On a chilly night last week I was attending the annual candlelight vigil commemorating women who have been killed during the past year for no reason other than they

were women.

I went as a board member but agreed to take a few photos for the Voice.

I’ve done that in the past for a number of other organizations I’ve been involved with – it’s a function of being in a relatively small town with an undeniably small staff, as an independent newspaper.

It’s a kind of bending of the rule that journalists must remain detached but it’s the kind of thing that’s happened to anyone who’s worked in the business for any length of time.

This time was different.

I became fully involved.

When the names of the victims were read aloud

and the candles signifying their lives were snuffed out, it made the night just a little colder.

When the poem “please don’t put me in a box” was read, the realization of what these women went through as they died at the hands of the men in their lives made me numb.

There are times for rallies, hundreds or thousands of people waving signs and chanting slogans.

There are other times, such as this, that quiet emotion is so much more effective.

The silence as we walked away into the night was more eloquent than any speech.

Remember the reason for the season Sir: After reading the letter, “Not Enough Lights in the Parade” (Santa Clause parade), I was not pleased.

It seemed like there were

quite enough lights; so colourful and beautiful.

I sat with a group and watched the same parade.

We all thought it was very nice.

It takes a lot of work to decorate a float, car etc.

Thanks for all the

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Christmas time is coming; let us remember the Reason for the Season.

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Opinion

Feral cat release issues

Sir: In response to the article concerning the catch and release of feral cats.

Here is some information you should be aware of before considering releasing any cat back into the environment.

Cats are the decathletes of the animal kingdom. There are smarter, larger, faster, stronger animals, but there are no animals that put the whole package together in such an efficient form. That is what makes cats such effective killers. It is also what makes it necessary to prevent free roaming domestic and feral cats.

There have been several studies on the effects of cats on bird populations in both North America and Europe.

First of all, it is important to know that small cats are not a natural part of the ecosystem. Studies in England estimated that the 5 million cats in England were responsible for killing 20 million birds each year. A Wisconsin, USA study estimated 19 million songbirds and 140,000 game birds are killed inWisconsin alone.

The University of Richmond estimated 26 million birds are killed in Virginia each year. Estimates in Canada are that 150 million – 250 million birds are killed per year. These numbers sound astronomical but when you consider that there are 50 to 70 million cats owned and possibly the same number of feral cats in the USA and likely a similar proportion

per person in Canada and knowing what effective killers they are, these numbers no longer sound out of line.

Now with more and more habitat being lost and with more people and cats, it is now important to restrict the activities of these pets.

There are also compelling reasons to not let your cat wander freely: 1. You or your child will not be faced with finding Fluffy squashed on the road outside your house. 2. Fluffy will not be eaten by other animals (Google coywolf).

3. Your cat will not be poisoned accidentally or intentionally. 4. Your cat will not come home with uninvited guests like fleas, ticks, worms, and other parasites. 6. And Fluffy will not become an object of torture as often seen on the internet these days.

Four things are needed to solve the problem of cat predation on birds. 1. Local regulations that licence and regulate cat behaviour the same way we do dogs. Dogs are not allowed to wander the streets because they are threats to people, other animals and property just as cats are. 2. A municipal government that is concerned about environmental issues and not just economic ones. 3. Local animal welfare groups that are concerned about all wildlife and not just focused on cats and dogs and are willing to

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My kids were small at the time and were faced with small rabbit body parts strewn all over our garden.

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Remember to lock it so you don’t lose it

By Zach Moore Special to The Voice

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Ray Trahan, right, an auxiliary constable with the Chatham-Kent Police Service, hands out a Lock it or Lose It pamphlet to folks exiting the Real Canadian Superstore recently. Police remind motorists to lock up their vehicles to prevent theft.

With the holiday season fast-approaching, the Chatham-Kent Police Service is encouraging motorists and passengers to Lock It Down when it comes to their vehicles and not to leave any valuables left in plain view. Chatham-Kent Police are participating in the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) annual Lock it OR Lose it Campaign.

“Thieves know that an unlocked vehicle is an open invitation to crime.

So is leaving your valuables in plain sight,” said CKPS Const. Renee Cowell. “Leaving your vehicle unlocked or valuables in

plain view gives thieves an easy opportunity for you to be victimized.”

Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service and the CKPS Auxiliary Force kicked off the campaign Tuesday afternoon, handing out pamphlets to citizens entering and leaving the Real Canadian Superstore and Walmart in Chatham.

“While we have started at the Superstore and Walmart, we will be attempting to raise awareness throughout the whole municipality.”

Motorists and passengers are urged not to keep personal documents, such as vehicle ownership, liability pink cards, credit card invoices or other documents containing personal information in their vehicles.

Identity thieves are looking for such documents so they can assume identities, secure credit card

accounts, lease vehicles for export, and even take out mortgages against victims’ properties without their knowledge.

“Typically during the holiday season we do see an increase in crimes.

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Chatham BIA ready for 2016

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

A zero budget increase and plans for an enhanced RetroFest were key items at last week’s annual general meeting of the Downtown Chatham Business Improvement Association.

BIA chairman Paul Shettell said the levy on downtown property remains at $80,000.

“We’re doing more with less thanks to a strong board and excellent effort from Connie (Beneteau), our manager,” he said.

Beneteau said RetroFest will be growing with en-

tertainment, as more rides will be brought in to Tecumseh Park.

“We have an incredible base with the car show but we thought we would be able to broaden the appeal for families with smaller children by expanding the number of rides,” she said. “The BIA will still be sponsoring the bumper cars but there will be some cost if people choose to have their children on other rides.”

Shettell said the BIA remains active in a number of ways not always noticed by the general community.

“We’re involved in the

Age Friendly Board, FireFest, Canada Day, the Santa Claus parade and various tourism groups,” he said. “Some people think we’re just RetroFest but we work all year long, often behind the scenes.”

He pointed to the recent success of the BIA’s Shop the Neighbourhood program from which many retailers received benefits.

Some local merchants were among 3,400 businesses that registered in more than 320 communities.

He said the future of BIAs might be an issue going forward.

“I’m not sure if the BIA

model is the one which will be used sometime down the road,” Shettell said. “The legislation that covers the board calls for us to be self-sustaining and that can make it difficult for us in accessing grant money which could be useful in other areas throughout the province.”

He said the BIA is excited to have an opportunity to promote the downtown area at the South Western Ontario Tourism Corporation meeting in March.

“We have a lot to show off and any time we can bring people who are in town to our area, it’s a benefit.”

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Candle light vigil for victims

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

A group of some 30 women and men gathered at dusk last Monday to remember women who have lost their lives during the last year to

violence and renew their commitment to the effort to end such deaths.

The gathering was a candle light vigil held at the Remembrance Stone at the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre and it was the last official event to mark

Woman Abuse Prevention Month.

The Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH) documented 34 women who lost their lives in the past year as a result of femicide that they define as

the killing of a woman simply because of her gender.

Laurie Willick of the Centre said the number is undoubtedly higher due to the number of missing women whose bodies haven’t been found as well

as cases under investigation.

“We know the number is higher,” she said. “We just don’t know how high.”

As each woman’s name was read aloud, one of those present stepped forward, blew out the can-

dle they held and placed it near the remembrance stone located in the rear of the centre Willick said OAITH has identified 691 women who have lost their lives in Canada since 1990.

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Those lost to violence remembered Continued from page 11

The term femicide has been in use since the early 1880s and has been in widespread use since the 1970s to delineate the distinction between homicides and the targeting of women and girls, yet it isn’t even in most dictionaries.

She said femicide differs from murder or homicide.

Quite often femicide takes

place in domestic settings of women and girls are not and is the consequence random acts of violence. of intimate Darlene partner or “Everyone known to Smith, presfamily vio- a victim is affected by ident of lence. the WomThe perpe- what’s happening to en’s Centre trators in- her.” board of diclude family - Chatham-Kent Women’s rectors, said m e m b e r s , Centre board president although f r i e n d s , Darlene Smith Woman Asacquainsault Pretances, colleagues, and vention Month is marked strangers. These killings for one month, the vio-

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She lauded the “ courageous women who are trying to stop the violence in their lives and in the lives of their children who want to love their parents”, as well as police, courts, counsellors and family and friends of victims.

“Everyone known to a victim is affected by what’s happening to her,” Smith said. “It is so im-

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portant that our Centre as well as the community at large provides the help necessary for her to break free of the violence and fear.”

“We as a community need to continue to take this ‘secret’ and bring it into the light. There is no opportunity for change if the facts remain obscured.

Fear is the power of the abuser,” she said.

“Fear is what immobilizes the abused. Fear has been a precipitating factor in the deaths of women and children.”

As for the victims, she said, “we will not forget them. We will continue to do this work so that the women in our community are not immobilized by fear. We will do this work until there are no names to add to the ‘ list.’”

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Dajcor pumps up volume for United Way The Chatham Voice

United Way officials are thrilled to share the success of the most recent workplace campaign at DAJCOR Aluminum in Chatham.

“In 2014, our company donated $1800 to the United Way,” DAJCOR Human Resources Manager Wayne Cowell said.

“We knew that we could do so much better, and we are pleased to report that this year the employees and company combined to donate over $10,000 – an over

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United Way’s Acting Resource Director Tom Slager said they are grateful for the support the United Way has received from everyone at DAJCOR. “This amazing gift will be put to good use within Chatham-Kent, and will benefit many, many people,” Slager said.

The 2015 United Way Campaign has achieved $1,090,813 of its $2,015,000 goal to date. Funds are allocated to support 40 agencies, programs and services throughout Chatham-Kent.

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News

Marching against violence Zonta Club members take to the street

By Zach Moore

Specialo to the Voice Several people, including women, young men and children, stood along the Third Street bridge to raise awareness for violence against women in Chatham Wednesday afternoon.

“What we are trying to do out here today is to raise awareness to people about the issues of violence against women,” par-

ticipant Hillary Henley said.

Henley noted that this walk was arranged by the Zonta Club, in which the mandate of the group is to empower women through service and advocacy. This is the third year the club has been on Third Street attempting to raise awareness to the citizens of Chatham-Kent.

“Women’s rights are one of our big issues, and the elimination of all kinds of violence

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Protest signs were stacked along the Third Street Bridge last week after members and supporters of Chatham’s Zonta Club held a march along the structure to increase public awareness of the issues women face in their day-to-day lives.

is one of our big causes,” she said.

Prior to this event, a flag was raised at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, arranged by the Chatham-Kent Domes-

tic Violence Committee, with Mayor Randy Hope, MP Dave Van Kesteren, and a representative from Rick Nicholls. Each spoke about the issue of domestic violence.

Henley said they gather on the Third Street bridge to capture the attention of noon-hour traffic and make them aware of some of the issues that should

be addressed.

“People are trying to address them but it’s only recently that the issue of violence against women are the things people talk about. For whatever reason, there has always been violence toward women,” Henley said. “Women do not have the same kind of rights as men have.”

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With only two weeks left until Christmas, the Salvation Army Chatham-Kent Ministries is urging the public to help it raise the $300,000 still needed to reach its 2015 campaign goal of $450,000.

Capt. Stephanie Watkinson said since the campaign launch in early November, only one third of the money needed has been raised through the Red Kettles and mail-in campaign.

There are currently 15 Red Kettles in Wallaceburg, Chatham and Blenheim. Ridgetown kettles will start this weekend.

Volunteers are needed at all locations.

Financial donations can also be dropped off at any

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“These funds collected through our campaign are used throughout Chatham-Kent to provide many of our year-round programs,” Watkinson said. “It is through the wide range of services that we are able to locally provide hope and dignity to the residents of Chatham-Kent.”

She stressed the all funds raised locally are spent in Chatham-Kent.

The Salvation Army is busy filling the requests for food and toy hampers which will be distributed on Dec. 21 and 22.

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affected so I don’t want to spoil it, but it promises to be lots of fun,” she said.

Masse has been involved with Theatre Kent for 27 years and has been in charge of everything from props to costumes (her first love) but she’s finding directing a play fun and challenging.

By Jim Blake “With such a young cast, jim@chathamvoice.com you have to keep things moving,” she said. “We Barb Masse’s directorial have kids from Grade 3 to debut is not only a first for Grade 12 and some have her; it’s a first in the histo- more experience than othry of Theatre Kent. ers but it’s been great.”

Barb is directing Just Masse called in noted in the Nick of Time, the local actor Audrey Humtheatre company’s annu- melen to help ‘polish’ the al Christmas show. It’s a play. “Audrey was great, comedy that will run Dec she related to the kids and 17 and 18 at Kiwanis The- gave them some tips that atre and it marks the first really made a difference time in the history of The- in their performance.” atre Kent that the entire Masse praised the 22 cast is comprised of chil- children who make up the dren.

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Broad fares well in Scarborough meet

The Chatham Voice

Madison Broad of the Chatham Y Pool Sharks made quite the impression in Scarborough Dec. 4-6 at the Junior International Swim Meet for swimmers

18 and younger.

The meet brought fast competition from Junior Level swimmers across Canada, the United States and even a team from Great Britain.

Broad was selected to

be a part of the tour team sent by Swim Ontario based on her individual results in the 2014-2015 season.

She made an A final, and two B final swims in six out of her seven races,

dropping a total of 7.30 seconds. She finished 8th in the 200 Back (2:11.63), 9th in 50 Back (28.95), 11th in 100 Back (1:00.95) and tied for 29th in 50 Fly (28.89) “I felt like the compe-

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tition was harder and it pushed me more,” Broad said. “I also felt prepared and great in the water.”

Up next for the Pool Sharks are two meets next weekend before a short break over Christmas.

Genevieve Sasseville will be competing at the Ontario Winter SC Championships in Etobicoke from Dec 10-13. The rest of the team will compete at a SEAL Meet in Leamington on Dec 13.

Ready for Street Sales

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As they have done for more than a decade, employees at Chamberlain Mercury Press took time out to prepare bags for the annual Goodfellow street sales to be held Dec. 11 and 12. Here Chamberlain employees Brianna Broadwood, Sandie Alward and Andy Van Zelst load papers as they come off the press.

Seasonal fun at the museum The Chatham Voice

The Chatham-Kent Museum has a little something for everyone this Christmas season.

The museum will be hosting an adult gingerbread house workshop on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

The $25 fee will include everything needed to construct and decorate a gingerbread house.

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Come out for a relaxing evening and leave some of your holiday stress behind. This event is limited to those of legal drinking age.

On Dec. 12, there will be two performances of “An 1810 Visit with Saint Nicholas.” Saint Nicholas will share the stories of the first Christmas tree in Canada, what he wore before the red suit and many other Christmas traditions.

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Life

Santa brings joy to W.I.S.H. Centre Getting up on a Saturday morning and going to work after an already long week may not sound appealing to some, but I didn’t mind this past weekend.

I had the pleasure of

Bruce Corcoran/Chatham Voice

Emma Ackworth colours while waiting for Santa to arrive.

attending the Breakfast with Santa event at the W.I.S.H. Centre in Chatham.

Organized by East Side Pride and augmented with police and fire volunteers, this is always a great event. More than 300 people attended this year.

The kids are in a great, and cute mood. While in high spirits, they are also very attentive, as they don’t want to wind up on a certain someone’s naughty list!

There was the young lad who I noticed still had pancakes in front of him.

Then emcee Chris McLeod said Santa would soon be walking through the door and that all the girls and boys should finish their breakfasts. That little guy double clutched his fork and polished off his meal in a heartbeat, his utensil a blur.

Or the little gaffer waiting in line to see Santa.

It’s really important to

Bruce Corcoran see Santa, but the Christmas music playing from a nearby speaker was too hypnotic. He slipped away from his mother to walk right up in front of the speaker, look into it, smile, and start bouncing.

Armed with a green sweater vest and blinking red lights on his sneakers, he epitomized Christmas spirit.

And he got his mom over to dance with him as well!

I also glimpsed three young girls colouring away, pleasantly passing the time until St. Nick got there. One had a set of foam reindeer antlers proudly planted on her head; another a cute red

bow.

Yes, Christmas spirit was certainly flowing Saturday.

And then Santa showed up with Mrs. Claus. They wound their way through the crowd, getting greeted like rock stars, taking the time to shake hands and greet folks before sitting in their chairs ... at the front of a long line of parents and very happy children.

Yeah, it’s really tough using the term “work” when covering these kinds of assignments.

Thumbs up to East Side Pride for putting on the great event, and for the police and fire folks for volunteering.

Food for the senses

I finally sparked up the Big Green Egg on the weekend after too many days without barbecued food in our house.

It was

just for some chicken breasts, served with rice, but this was long overdue. Sitting out there in the fading light, taking in the cool and quiet conditions, smelling the wonderful aroma emanating from the barbecue, I was reminded why we got the Egg in the first place.

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Thursday, December 10 • Spaghetti and Meatball Fundraiser, 5:008:00 p.m. at Southside Tap and Grille, 936 Charing Cross Rd., Chatham. Tickets are $15 (adult) or $10 (child). Proceeds go to Outreach for Hunger. Prize draw at 8 p.m. $20 for 5 tickets. Presented by TekSavvy and Southside Tap and Grille. Tickets at Southside Tap and Grille, call 519-354-5677.

• CK Museum Adult Gingerbread House Workshop. Studio One of the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William St. N., Chatham. $25 fee includes all materials, hors d’oeuvres and a beverage. Must be 19 years of age. Register at www.cktickets.com or 519-354-8338.

• Open euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm.

• Shake it up! Memories in a snow globe.

Families can enjoy songs, stories and create their own snow globe at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. Please register for this program.

Friday, December 11 • The Third Annual Starlight Film Festival at the Galaxy Cineplex from 11:00pm to 7:00am, Saturday. Open to Chatham-Kent high school students. $20 includes movies, popcorn, fountain pop and arcade games. The films playing are “Pitch Perfect”, “School of Rock”, “22 Jump Street”, and “Godzilla.”

• Meal and fun darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Choice of meat loaf, roast beef or fish & chips for $9.00. One meat draw.

Saturday, December 12 • 6th Annual Living Nativity at the Ridgetown Event Centre inside the Crystal Palace. 20490 Victoria Rd. (beside Tim Hortons) 6:30pm. For more info contact 519-676-3763. Free event.

• Let’s go with LEGO. All day long just drop in to the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. • Meat draw and dance at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat draws from 4:00pm-6:00pm, dance from 4:30pm-9:30pm featuring Unity.

Sunday, December 13 • St. Jospeh’s K of C Council #10436 are holding a breakfast from 9:00am-12:30pm at the Spirit & Life Centre (St. Joseph’s Site) 184 Wellington St. W., Chatham. All you can eat buffet with 2 meats, hash browns, scrambled eggs, pancakes, toast & fruit cocktail. $7.00/ adult. $4.00 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under free.

• PMP Teen Model of the Year are supporting Outreach for Hunger by having a food drive.

While modeling fashions by the DCC in a Mannequin fashion show. 1:00pm-3:00pm.

• Bingo at Br.243 Royal Canadian Legion, 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown. Sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

Entry fee $10 includes 4 cards. Jackpot $200.

• OSPCA Kent County Animal Centre Holiday Open House! Chat with our staff, tour the facility and visit the wonderful cats and dogs.

405 Park Ave. East. 12:00pm-4:00pm.

Monday, December 14 • Mitchell’s Bay Community Dinner at Bob ‘N Buoys. Doors open at 5:00pm. $15.00/ ticket. Prizes, entertainment. Please bring a non-perishable item.

• Senior Euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham at 1:00pm.

Tuesday, December 15 • Wallaceburg OEYC presents: Rub-a-dubdub....learning in the tub. 1350 Bertha St., Wallaceburg from 10:30am-11:30am. Register at 519-358-1451 x.0.

• Merry Grinch-mas! Join us for a reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL at 6:30pm.

Please register for this program.

• Let’s create snowflakes. A craft for those 6 and older at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. Drop in all day from now until Dec.23.

• Shuffleboard, open euchre and 2 person team euchre at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Open euchre at 1:00pm. Evening (2 person team) registration at 6:30pm. Starts at 7:00pm. Shuffleboard at 7:00pm.

CK Metal Detecting Club Meetings - Last Thursday of the Month, 7:00pm in the Kinsman Room, Erikson Arena, 341 Delaware Ave., Chatham. Guests Welcome.

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 Green Field Ethanol, 275 Bloomfield Road on Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00pm.

Community Designated Drivers Association (CDDA) HomeJames - Before you head out to a holiday celebration, make sure you save the CDDA Home James phone number 519-3513353 to your phone so that you can get a safe drive home later in the evening. Volunteers provide patrons a safe, free (donations accepted which 100% go to youth groups in CK) ride home in their own vehicle. CDDA HomeJames runs in Chatham on Dec. 11, 12, 18, 19, 26 and 31. For more info or to volunteer for any of the nights of operation email cddachathamkent@hotmail.ca.

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

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St. Andrew’s Residence collected items for the Salvation Army recently. Front, from left, Doris Cox, Jean Alexander, Clara Keenan and Virginia Jenner (residents).

Back row: Melissa Parker (Community Relations and Development Manager) and Dorothy Johnston (resident).

St. Andrew’s donates to Salvation Army The Chatham Voice

Every year during the Christmas season St. Andrew’s Residence (residents, staff, and families) donate items for families in the community needing assistance.

This year, St. Andrew’s Residence decided to collect items for the Salvation Army Food and Toy Hamper Campaign.

Telus supports swim program

Telus recently provided the Children’s Treatment Centre Founda-

tion with a first-time donation of $2,750 in support of the Centre’s Adapted Swim Program.

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’Tis the season of giving in C-K Continued from page 20

Telus’ Community Action Team, which focuses their giving on children and health in the communities they operate, will be supporting program and equipment costs for the Centre’s Adapted Swim Program.

The program attracts over 30 CTC clients, ages 6-18, who have physical, communication, or developmental needs. Adapted Swim allows for children, of all abilities, to experience the freedom and independence of being without their mobility aids they require outside of the pool.

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Through working on physiotherapy and life-skills goals, Adapted Swim participants learn the skills they need to participate in recreation and leisure opportunities outside of the Centre. Adapted Swim helps keep kids active, which is a lifelong, transferable skill.

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Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a 2016 Ford Escape / Escape Titanium with a value of $27,144/$36,689 after $1,195/$0 down payment or equivalent trade in at 0.99% LAPR for up 60 months with an optional buyout of $10,202/$13,575, monthly payment is $299/$407 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $138/$188), total lease obligation is $19,135/$24,420, interest cost of leasing is $921/$1,239 or 0.99% LAPR. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Offers include freight, air tax, and PPSA but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for optional features, license, and insurance. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Some conditions and mileage restriction of 80,000 km for 60 months (16,000 km per year) applies. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢ per km, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. **Until January 4, 2016, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2015: Focus BEV, C-MAX, Mustang (excl. Shelby and 50th Anniversary), Transit Connect, F-150 SuperCab XL and 2016: Escape, F-250 Gas Engine models for up to 72 months, or 2015: Focus (excluding BEV) and 2016: Fusion models for up to 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada Limited. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/60/72/84 months, monthly payment is $520.84/$416.67/$347.22/$297.62, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit Canada Limited. When properly equipped. Max. towing of 12,200 lbs with available 3.5L EcoBoost V6 4x2 engine configurations. Max. payloads of 3,300 lbs/3,270 lbs with available 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 / 3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engine configurations. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2015 competitors. ±Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs (3,856 kg) excluding Diesel versus 2015 Competitors’ 5-cycle ratings. 2015 F-150 4x2 equipped with the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® and 6-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission, estimated fuel consumption ratings are 12.2L/100-km city, 9.2L/100-km hwy, 10.9L/100-km combined, based on Government of Canada-approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary. ^ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program. ≠Offer only valid from November 3, 2015 to January 4, 2016 (the “Offer Period”), to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before October 31, 2015. Receive $1,000 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015/2016 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, GT350, GT500, F-150 Raptor, 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang, Mustang Shelby 350/350R and Medium Truck) model (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limit one (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted. ©2015 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ®: Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. ©2015 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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19 Mock 21 Med. research org.

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CLASSIFIEDS Obituaries

Auctions

After a lengthy illness and many years of wandering you have finally found peace.

You are Home with our Mom, Dad, Brother and Sister.

Rest in peace Rozaire.

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Carpet The late Marguerite Godin wants to thank everyone who went out of their way to make the last months of her life more bearable. Thank you to Dr. Melissa Johnson for always going the extra mile and truly caring. A truly compassionate doctor. Thank you to Dr. Doelman and Dr Karatela for taking such wonderful care at the hospital. Thank you to Mary Beth Cadotte for your love and support and always being there. Thank you to Maple City Retirement Residence. To Rose Peseski and her entire staff who made her last days as comfortable as could possibly be and treated us as family with support and kindness and always going out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. Thank you to CCAC & Care Partners for offering this service.

Jerry and I want to thank each and every one who has shown such kindness and compassion in treating my mother throughout her battle with cancer. May God bless you all.

Diane and Jerry Krete FERRIE, Juanita A resident of Chatham Retirement Resort, Juanita Ferrie, passed away unexpectedly, with her loving daughter, Carmen McCauley, by her side Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance at the age of 91. Predeceased by her husband Peter Deryck and her first husband Arch Ferrie. Mother also to Archie Ferrie, Louise Marshall, Bonnie Ferrie, Randy Ferrie, Darryl Ferrie and Marion Ferrie. Special thanks to Cora Logan, Juanita’s best friend.

Juanita cared deeply about the environment, animal welfare and the plight of indigenous people of Canada.

She donated to organizations that dealt with these issues. She was also an activist, seen in the newspapers campaigning and picketing well into her 70’s. In her 80’s she was relentless lobbying City Hall until she got her ‘chirping’ traffic signal for sight impaired seniors at Thames Towers/ Thames Lea Mall.

Juanita was blind for almost half of her life but most people did not notice it because she got around so well until her 80’s. Then, Cora Logan became her eyes and the two were constant companions. Cora was always there for Juanita and her rescued cat companion, Kiki.

Cremation has taken place. Her daughter Carmen will host a ‘Gathering of Friends’, with refreshments and desserts, on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 2pm in the ‘The Blue Room’ at the Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Drive North, Chatham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Juanita Ferrie to The David Suzuki Foundation 219 2211 West 4th Ave Vancouver BC V6K 4S2 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street Chatham, Ontario 519 351 2040

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OBITUARIES

Greyson Kristie-Sedge infancy, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 McKinlay Funeral Home

Maxie James 46, Monday, November 30, 2015 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Beryl Archer 85, Friday, December 4, 2015 McKinlay Funeral Home

Maurice Phelps 89, Thursday, December 3, 2015 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Margaret Josephine Chrysler 87, Friday, December 4, 2015 McKinlay Funeral Home

Bill Gregg 80, Friday, December 4, 2015 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Juanita Ferrie 91, Saturday, December 5, 2015 McKinlay Funeral Home

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