The Thamesville
HERALD VOL. 125, NO. 8
Box 580, Thamesville, Ontario NOP 2KO Publications Mail Registration No. 10627 THAMESVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011
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Grants Available for Community Organizations The Chatham Kent Community Foundation exists to improve the quality of life in Chatham-Kent. It works with donors to build endowment funds that ensure the continued improvement of our communities. Grants are available to organizations for a wide range of initiatives including: - Youth education and development - Sports and recreation - Environmental activities - Performing arts and culture - Agriculture - Other activities that build and strengthen all of these areas in Chatham-Kent The Foundation funds activities limited to the geographical area of the Municipality. Annually it donates approximately $70,000 to qualified organizations. One of the current objectives is to see a greater diversity in applications within the geographical boundaries of the Municipality. As a result, we are calling on Chatham-Kent non-profit registered charitable organizations to apply for grants and financial assistance for projects and programs that they are undertaking. Grant applications can be made online at www.chathamkentcommunityfoundation.ca. Additional information is available by calling 519 351-3348.
Break and Enter on Longwoods Sometime overnight on Sunday, February 13th, unknown suspect(s) attended a property on Longwoods Road in Zone Township, entered a detached garage and stole two ATV’s and a chainsaw. The first ATV is green with Ontario license plates "RN614". It is valued at $4000. The second ATV was recovered on the Longwoods Road near the residence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Kelly WEGRYZN at 519-436-6600 extension #85118. Anonymous callers can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Grade one students at Good Shepherd Catholic School have been hard at work writing number stories. Pictured here is Meredith Sewell with her story about buying items at a bakery.
Inside Thamesville’s News
Legion Speaking Contest winners ..... Page 5
Westover officially opens new building ...... Page 3
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Westover officially opens new building summer of 1985 Jovit Mendonca joined the staff
Bev Thomson
A ribbon cutting was held for the Grand Opening of the new Women’s Residence at Westover. Pictured above are Marshall Phinney, Executive Director of Westover, Paul Brown of Erie-St. Clair LHIN, MPP Maria VanBommel, Shannon Prince of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Mike Ropp of Local 1059, Ron Elliott, Westover Board Chairperson, and Will Freeman who was the Building Project Manager as they cut the ribbon. Westover held the Grand Opening of their new building on Monday, February 14th, 2011 to a full house. There was standing room only left in the St. Patrick’s building for the event which drew local residents, alumni, staff and donors. The 6,000 square foot, two storey, new women’s residence boasts nine bedrooms, five washrooms, a large meeting room, lounges and a kitchenette. When complete, it is estimated the project will cost $800,000 which has been partly funded through fundraising, donations and a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Donations have been received from Labourer’s Local 1059 and 625, CAW
Local 27, Huron Construction, St. Andrew’s United Church, Noordermeer Family, Rotary Club of Ridgetown, Kiwanis Club of Chatham, Thamesville United Church Drama Group, Evangel Community Church, Allan & Carol Jones, Lambton Mutual Insurance Company and Great West Life/London Life. The many alumni of Westover have also worked fundraisers and given monetary donations along the way that made this new building possible. Marshall Phinney, Executive Director of Westover announced that at the opening, they had set a new record with 28 clients currently being helped at Westover. This is 3 more
than they had the capacity for previously without the new building. On this, the 25th anniversary of the original Grand Opening, Marshall was ecstatic that they were able to expand again to help serve the needs of their clientele and had set this new record with residents already making use of the new building. Returning for the event to help celebrate was Founding Executive Director, Bev Thomson. “It has been many years now (1983) since the man with the vision, Brian Gallagher, said to me, would you ever consider working with us on a treatment centre called Westover,” said Thomson. “Well, as the saying goes, the rest is history.” Bev told how in the
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See you there!
as Program Director. He and Brian Gallagher worked on a program to submit to the Ministry of Health and after many anxious months, funding was approved. On February 14, 1986 Westover officially opened and the first group of chemically dependent clients were admitted on March 1, 1986. Five years later the St. Patrick’s building was up and Nancy Gallagher’s Co-Dependent program began. Today,
Westover has the capacity to house between 35 - 40 clients who seek the services of their programs. A 50/50 draw was held to fundraiser and the winning name was drawn at the opening ceremony. The winner was Rob Heely of Petrolia who won $2,509 with the rest of the proceeds going towards the building fund. A quilt was also made by Jane Elliott, Roger Reaume and their mother Gloria Reaume which was also donated to raise funds for the women’s residence. People were given the opportunity to purchase a square on the quilt for $10 which they could then sign. The entire new women’s residence is wheelchair accessible and the money received from the Trillium Fund allowed for the installation of an elevator. Westover’s services are in high demand and
there can be up to a 6 month waiting list to be admitted for some programs. This new building will enable Westover to help more clients which will hopefully shorten those waiting times for people in need.
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EDITORIAL Sure is hot! A Canadian couple decided to vacation in Florida during the winter. They planned to stay at the very same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel schedules. So, the husband left Canada and flew to Florida on Thursday. His wife would fly down the following day. The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he decided to send an e-mail to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one letter in her e-mail address, and without realizing his error, he sent the e-mail. Meanwhile.....somewhere in Calgary, a widow had just returned home from her husband's funeral. He was a minister of many years who was called home to glory following a sudden heart attack. The widow decided to check her e-mail, expecting messages from relatives and friends. After reading the first message, she fainted. The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:
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To: My Loving Wife Subject: I've Arrived Date: 16 Feb. 2011 I know you're surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now and you are allowed to send e-mails to your loved ones. I've just arrived and have been checked in. I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you then! Hope your journey is not as uneventful as mine was. P.S. Sure is hot down here!
Church Directory WABASH Community of Christ Pastor Darryl Hannigan 519-683-4190
Thamesville United Church
Church School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Lynn Brown Organist: Sylvia Leeson Service Times 10:00 a.m. - Sundays Sunday School at same time
Wabash United Church
Thamesville Baptist Church
Rev. Annalee Kerr Organist - Sharon Stevens SERVICE TIMES Service & Sunday School 9:30 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME
Rev. Dwight Holditch
St. James Presbyterian Church Rev. Anita Sipos
Organist: Mrs. Muriel Manley Public Worship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.
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Westover Treatment Centre’s new Women’s Residence officially held their Grand Opening on Monday, February 14, 2011. This was exactly 25 years to the date of the Grand Opening of Westover itself. It was a full house that turned out for the ceremony and the new building already has three women in residence.
Crime of the Week
Break in at Canadian Tire in Blenheim On Wednesday, the 2nd of February 2011, Chatham Kent Police received a call at approximately 4AM for a break and enter complaint at Canadian Tire on Chatham St in Blenheim. The person responsible is described as a short, stalky, white male, wearing a dark jacket, black ski doo helmet, ski mask partially covering his face, as well as gloves. He broke the glass to gain entry to the store. Once inside, removed approximately $150 worth of product and caused $200 in damages If you have any information regarding this crime, or any other crime call CRIME STOPPERS at 351TIPS, that's 351-8477 or 1-800-222-TIPS. You can now visit www.crimestoppers.on.ca and send your TIP through an E-Mail message
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St. Stephen's Anglican Church Rectors: Rev. Stephen Demitroff Organist: Kay Heil Sunday Services at 11 a.m. Check web-site at www.parishofthetransfiguration.net for up-to-date news.
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Legion speaking contest winners announced The Thamesville Legion Branch #367 held their Speaking Contest on Thursday, February 17th. There were 32 contestants from both Good Shepherd School and Thamesville Area Central School. Top speakers in both schools
had advanced to the Legion contest. Judges listened to each speech and the results are pictured here to the left. First place winners at this competition will advance on to the Zone A3 Speaking Contest which will be held
on March 6th in Blenheim. All speakers at the Legion did an excellent job and judges had their work cut out for them to pick winners. Each participant received a certificate and a monetary prize.
Winners in the Grades 1-3 category were 1st - Huzafa Hyde, 2nd - Andrew Huys & 3rd Sarah Bellan. Honourable mentions went to all others. Pictured above are in front l-r Anna Buschemeyer, Eshal Tariq, Emily Vanek, and Sarah Bellan. In back are Kurtis Rombouts, Huzafa Hyde, Andrew Huys, and Julia Pinsonneault.
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Winners in Grades 4-6 were 1st - Samantha Anderson, 2nd - Alex Vanek, 3rd - Matthew Huys. Honourable mentions went to all other participants. Pictured here in front l-r are Nick Carther, Teghan Sherman and Kira Benoot. In back are Samantha Anderson, Alex Vanek, Caitlyn Vanheule, Matthew Huys and Lucas Vanroboys.
Winners in Grades 7 & 8 were 1st - Jared Vanrabaeys, 2nd - Ashley Ennett, 3rd - Olivia Noorenberghe. Honourable mention went to all other participants. Pictured above are in front l-r Brett Sproule, Jared Vanrabaeys and Alanna Schilbe. In back are Maddy VanRycheghem, Allison Snobelen, Jacqueline Verhallen, Olivia Noorenberghe and Ashley Ennett.
1st Place Winners will advance to the Zone A-3 contest in Blenheim on March 6, 2011.
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News From Good Shepherd
JK students Maggie Pritchard and Livya Macuda were busy "reading the room" on Friday. When they found a word they could read they wrote it on their whiteboard.
Good Shepherd Catholic School recently held a winter carnival. The unusually mild weather made it feel more like a spring carnival than a winter one. Grade 8 students Victoria Landuyt and Destiny Wright practise the 3 legged race prior to the events beginning.
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.On February 14, Good Shepherd Catholic School celebrated Valentine's Day in a special way. It was designated as random acts of kindness day. When students were 'caught' doing an act of kindness they were given a ticket to enter a draw for a special Valentine treat. Pictured here is Megan Munro as she places her ticket into the ballot box. The winner of the special treat was Brooklyn Biernacki.
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As part of their media literacy, grade 3 students Colby Landuyt and Emily Vanek work at designing CD covers for their school.
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What’s Happening at T.A.C.S.
The grade two class were using the 100 chart to solve addition and subtraction problems. Shown here are Radley Vanderveen and Brady Bustin as they finish their work sheets.
Students Bailey Langford and Zachary Phillips prepare to go for the basketball Jeremy MacDonald is about to throw up in gym class during a basketball game.
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The grade one class are learning about the symmentry of shapes by using a mirror to look at the shape and draw the other half on the other side. Pictured above are students Eshal Tariq and Laila Pierce as they complete their shapes.
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The Senior Kindergarten Class were making bags to hold Valentine’s cards as they celebrated Valentine’s Day with a party last week. Pictured here are students Paige McEachran and Marty Elliott.
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Driver blows twice the legal limit after accident on Splinter Line
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Time of use off peak period to change from 9 p.m. to 7 p.m.
At approximately 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, February 17th, police and Thamesville Firemen attended Splinter Line in Thamesville in response to a single motor vehicle collision with air bags deployed. The driver lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and struck a metal garbage container and snow bank. The vehicle eventually came to rest in the front yard of a residence. The front end of the vehicle sustained extensive damage and the driver suffered a cut to his hand. When an officer arrived, he observed indications of impairment and arrested the driver. He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters where samples of his breath demonstrated his blood alcohol concentration was approximately twice the legal limit. A 22 year old man of Longwoods Road in Thamesville has been charged with impaired driving and over 80. He was later released with a future court date. Pictured above Thamesville fireman look over the car.
Ontario has taken the next major step forward to implementing the government's 20-year Long-Term Energy Plan, Building Our Clean Energy Future. This will help keep the lights on in our homes, businesses, schools and hospitals, create thousands of new, good jobs in Ontario, and clean up the air we breathe. The province has issued the final directive that requires the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to implement the key aspects of the supply mix. That means the OPA will consult with partners and the public as it develops the comprehensive energy plan for submission to the Ontario Energy Board later this year. Key elements of the long-term energy plan include: - Closing all coal units by 2014 and fast-tracking the closure of two more coal units in 2011, three years ahead of schedule; - Building the largest expansion in hydroelectric power in almost 40 years, with major projects such as the Niagara Tunnel Project and the Lower Mattagami River hydro expansion; - Securing clean and reliable nuclear power as a baseload for half of Ontario's power supply; - Creating more than 50,000 jobs in the clean energy economy -- more than 13,000 to date; - Helping reduce costs for consumers and making the power system more efficient through conservation by targeting 7,100 megawatts and 28 terawatthours of conservation by 2030 -- the equivalent of taking 2.4 million homes off the grid. The plan also includes increasing Ontario's renewable power supply from sources like wind, solar and bio-energy by 10 per cent, up to 10,700 megawatts. To help achieve this target the Ontario Power Authority will move forward shortly with the next round of clean energy contracts. The province is also instructing Hydro One to move forward immediately with several priority transmission projects. This will bring more clean power online, serve changing demand, and ensure reliability. These projects include upgrades to existing lines and building a new one west of London, and upgrades in Southwestern Ontario. Hydro One will also immediately begin upgrading key transformer stations. These improvements will enable the connection of small-scale renewable energy projects across the province. To help Ontarians manage the costs of turning on more clean power, the government is taking 10 per cent off monthly electricity bills for families, farms and small businesses over the next five years with the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit. They will also be moving the Time-of-Use off-peak period for electricity to 7 p.m. This will provide an additional 10 hours every week in the lowest cost period.
Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten Registration for September 2011 The Lambton Kent District School Board invites all parents to register their children for September 2011 Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten Classes. Registration for Junior and Senior Kindergarten students will be held at all Lambton Kent public elementary schools on the following dates:
Monday , February 28th Tuesday, March 1st
9:00 am - 5:30 pm 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Junior Kindergarten - Children, four years of age on or before December 31, 2011, may be registered for classes beginning September, 2011. Senior Kindergarten - Children, five years of age on or before December 31, 2011, may be registered for classes beginning September, 2011. It is important that parents register their children at this time to allow schools to plan class sizes. It is not necessary to re-register for Senior Kindergarten if your child is presently attending Junior Kindergarten in a Lambton Kent public elementary school. Documentation showing proof of age must be presented at registration.
Junior / Senior Kindergarten - French Immersion Program The Lambton Kent District School Board will offer English Program and Early French Immersion in Junior / Senior Kindergarten in September 2011 at the following school: * McNaughton Ave P.S. 480 McNaughton E., Chatham 519-352-8252 Program Enrolment Dependent On Available Space French Immersion Information Night - March 9th, 7 p.m.
Lambton Kent Public Schools School
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Erin Van De Wiele
519-692-3908 Thamesville and Area Early Learning Care
Best Start Wrap-Around Sites and Hubs/ Daycare Before and After School Programs
CHATHAM REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE 476 McNaughton Avenue, Chatham 519-354-3770 Carmen McGregor Chair of the Board
Jim Costello Director of Education www.lkdsb.net
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Old Time Page If you have a photo you would like to see featured on this old time page, please drop it by the office at 105 Elizabeth Street. Photos will be available for pick up after the picture has run. You may stop by the office during our business hours of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed from 12- 1 for lunch) CLOSED WEDNESDAYS This is a photo of Team Russia from the T.A.C.S. Winter Carnival held in February of 1991. They are pictured with their sculpture they made and were also the winning team who got the most points during the afternoons events. 10 YEARS AGO The Thames River banks in Thamesville were flooding and water was up into the field at Sherman Cemetery with an ice jam at the mouth of the river in Stoney Creek. On February 13, 2001 the ice jam let loose and the water began to rescind alleviating the flood worries. Dickson Motors in Thamesville donated a pair of skiis, snowshoes, and a snowboard to TACS for a raffle to raise money for new playground equipment. Neil Hubbell, a resident at The Village in Ridgetown, celebrated his 90th birthday along with his sister-in-law, Belle Campbell, who turned 80, with an Open House in their honour. Thamesville United Church was presenting the play, “You Can’t Take it With You” with some new faces as cast members and they were Henry Vanroboys, Dennis Badder, Rick Zavitz, Rob Sellen, Alice McKim, Tracy VanHyfte, Linda Vale, Kent Hetherington, Harry Denkers and Wesley McDonald. Bessie Belle James passed away on February 14, 2001 at the age of 82. Bessie was the dear wife of Warren James and mother of 6 children including Tom James of Thamesville.
20 YEARS AGO On February 7, 1991, Thamesville Area Central School held a Winter Carnival. Unfortunately, due to lack of snow and too much mud and then rain, the events had to be held inside. Events included a jar ring toss, tug of war, sculpturing, and spoon relay. The school was divided up into sixteen teams with each one containing children from Kindergarten to grade eight. At the conclusion, the students all enjoyed a hot chocolate. Friends gathered at the home of Nelson and Helen Dickson to help them celebrate their birthdays. Nelson had turned 86 and Helen had turned 84. The guest speaker at the Coffee Party was Michelle Goetheyn of Dresden who spoke on the products she sold for Govande Enterprises. She sold Softlee soap products and gave people samples to try. Mr. Almer C. Baverstock of Maple City Residence in Chatham passed away on February 18, 1991 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Mae Stocking who had predeceased in 1986. Father of Lorraine Huctwith of Thamesville, Shirley Robinson of Bothwell, Audrey Johnston of Bothwell, and Delbert & Melvin Baverstock of Bothwell. A chimney fire at the home of
Calvin and Diana Lampman brought out the Dawn Township Fire Department. This was a new department that had commenced duties on January 1, 1991 and by January 20th had already had five calls. Mrs. Vera Greenwood of Thamesville celebrated her 80th birthday with an Open House at the Fellowship Hall. The Bothwell Bantam Hockey team won the North American Silver Stick Championship. A dinner was held in their honour at the Bothwell Legion. Team members were Jim Depencier (Coach), Doug Meredith (Manager) Shane Penich, Jim Hamilton, Steffan Welch, Pete Brearley, Brad Meredith, Chris Vanderydt, Jamie Pallister, Kent Hamilton, Gary Webster (asst. coach), Joe Liberty, Dave Depencier, Chris Webster, Dwayne June and Adam Bodkin. A benefit dance was held at the Florence Community Centre for the family of Alan Broad who had lost their home to a fire on February 4, 1991. Music was provided by Allen Yacks’ Country Rovers. Syrenus and Doris Austin of Thamesville were celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House at the Brunner Community Centre.
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I c e D r e a m s S k a t i n g C a r n i va l Dreaming of Becoming Policemen - Maderick Moorhouse, Adam Schleihauf, Calab Sloan & Seth VanMiddelkoop.
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Dreaming of Becoming Doctors & Nurses Sarah Bellan, Rylee Fisher, Karolyn Rombouts, Kristen Rombouts & Teghan Sherman.
Dreaming of Becoming a Fairy - Lily Demaiter, Emma Foley, Amie Goldsack, Emma McRoberts & Abby Sloan.
Dreaming of Boys - Kassie Bergey, Beth Elliott, Jocelyn Fisher, Megan Goodhand, Kayla Hannan, Mackenzie Sewell & Carley Wilkins.
Dreaming of Growing Up Jocelyn Fisher & Carley Wilkins
Dreaming of Getting Married Olivia Foley, Hannah McIntyre, Maderick Moorhouse, Kassandra Rombouts, Adam Schleihauf, Rebecca Schleihauf, Calab Sloan, Kiera Smith, Rhyann VanDamme & Seth VanMiddelkoop.
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Saturday, February 26th 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Bothwell Arena Photos by: Angela Van Horn Photography
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PAGE 13 Man Arrested for Possession Child Pornography
Letter to the Editor
On Tuesday, February 15th, members of the ChathamKent Police Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant relating to a child pornography investigation at a residence on Brander Avenue in Wallaceburg. As a result of this investigation, officers made an arrest yesterday. A 25 year old man of Brander Avenue in Wallaceburg has been charged with possession of child pornography and making child pornography available. He was released with conditions and a future court date.
Ontario's MicroFIT Program Dear Editor, Thousands of Ontario families, farmers and community groups are taking part in Ontario's MicroFIT program which allows small scale renewable energy projects to provide power to Ontario's energy grid. Over 20,000 Ontarians have submitted applications, wanting to participate in the program. So far over 3,700 projects have been connected to the grid and another 2,500 project approvals are ready to go. Due to the success of the MicroFIT program, the number of applications we have received is currently outpacing needed upgrades to the system in some areas. This is an issue we first identified in our Long Term Energy Plan and we have taken a number of steps to address it. We are working diligently to make the needed upgrades in order to connect those projects as quickly as possible. Last week we communicated with applicants to address the issue with them, let them know where they stood, and more importantly, what we are doing to find a solution for them. In order to properly address the issue and resolve it in a timely manner, we are asking applicants who have not already done so to contact their Local Distribution Company to determine where they intend to connect their project. This information will be crucial to being able to make the necessary upgrades and connect as many people as quickly as possible. We also made a change to the MicroFIT program to ensure that all applicants are screened upfront to determine whether they can connect right away, or if they would need to wait. Currently, about five per cent of applicants are facing delays in connecting their MicroFIT projects. To resolve these issues, I have made it a priority for Hydro One to target areas of greatest need for upgrades to our transmission and distribution system, to enable projects to connect as soon as possible. In addition, we are offering to extend the conditional offers to MicroFIT applicants for one year for those who are not able to connect right away. This will provide them with more flexibility with their project as we make the necessary upgrades. Ideally, we'd be working with a modern, 21st century system but unfortunately for too long, necessary upgrades were not done and the previous government did not make the investments that our system truly needed. We have made great strides in upgrading our system - over 5000 KM of transmission and distribution lines have been restored over the last several years. But more work needs to be done. I want to assure your readers that we will be making the necessary investments to address the challenges we are experiencing today, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the MicroFIT program and continue to further Ontario's place as a leader in the clean energy revolution. While the Opposition wants to kill these programs, we're determined to make them work for Ontario families and farmers.
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Government not to proceed with any proposed offshore wind projects The Ministry of the Environment announced the provincial government is not proceeding with any proposed offshore wind projects. “We have heard the views of area municipalities, environmentalists, the fishing and boating industry and many others,” said MPP Pat Hoy. “No Renewable Energy Approvals for offshore have been issued and no offshore projects will proceed at this time. Applications for offshore wind projects in the Feed-InTariff program will no longer be accepted and current applications will be suspended.” “We as a government remain committed to renewable energy. Renewable energy is a key part of our Open Ontario Plan to create clean energy jobs while improving air quality by closing coal-fired generation,” said Hoy. “We will be working with our U.S. neighbours to ensure that any offshore wind projects are protective of the environment. Offshore wind on freshwater lakes is a recent concept that requires a cautious approach until the science of environmental impact is clear. In contrast, the science concerning land based wind is extensive,” said John Wilkinson, Minister of Environment. “Wind power has quickly become an important Ontario energy source and is growing our clean energy economy, creating more good jobs for Ontarians. We’ve already brought over 700 onshore wind turbines online and our Energy Plan will help us continue to build more wind power and position Ontario as a global leader in renewable energy,” said Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy. The recently installed 10 turbine Lake Vanern pilot project in Sweden is one of the only operational freshwater offshore projects in the world but a five turbine pilot project is proposed in Ohio for Lake Erie. "We need to base any future decisions on the best available scientific data. My ministry is working with our counterparts in the U.S. on offshore wind science and research to help ensure the protection of the Great Lakes,” said Linda Jeffrey, Minister of Natural Resources. Ontario is improving air quality by increasing renewable energy and turning off dirty coal-fired generation in 2014. Ontario has already attracted more than $16 billion in private sector investment in the Green Energy sector, and over 20 companies have announced plans to set up or expand operations in Ontario.
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Volunteers needed for Committee The Municipality of email to darlened@chathamChatham-Kent is seeking volun- kent.ca teers to sit on an Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) for a 2 year or 4 year term commencing Spring 2011. The Committee’s composition Est. 1978 will consist of one representative New Homes from each of the following busiChimney Repairs ness sectors: Four Year Term Brick & Stone Work · Agriculture Trevor Hounsell · Food Processing Hm: 519-768-0978 · Automotive Cell: 519-318-0530 · Advanced Manufacturing · Energy · Education · I/T Two Year Term · Retail · Tourism/Hospitality · Small Business · Knowledge/Culture · Labour Council · ICI Realtor · Member at Large Interested applicants must complete a Volunteer Profile Application Form (attached) and may submit a brief bio and/or resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications. Application forms must be received by the end of business day Friday, March 4, 2011. Please fax to 519-351-7852, mail to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 445 Grand Avenue West, Box 944, Chatham, Ontario N7M 5L3 or
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Cardinal News
Amanda Wilson LK is very busy this month. Student council decided to mix things up with a plaid day. This was a spirit day where students wore their favourite plaid items. Do you enjoy performing? Do you have a special talent? Well here's your chance to share it. Sign up for the LK talent show before February 25th, in the office. Volunteers are also needed to help out. Our Lady Cardinals basketball players are going to Disney World. The team is planning an international field trip and tournament to Orlando Florida, set for this December. Players will be holding a variety of fund-raisers to help offset their field trip costs. The junior boy's basketball team has finished up their season. They ended in a tough quarter-final game, against Ridgetown. The boys had a good season. Great work boys. The boy's hockey team made LK history with a 9 to 4 win over the JMSS Panthers. This secured first place in the Kent league standing, for the very first time in school history. The senior girls volley ball team played in their quarterfinal match February 14th, against the Tilbury Titans. The lady cardinals crushed the Titans, in 3 straight games. Wednesday the girls moved to the semifinals against Paincourt. What a great job ladies. Want to attend University for a week? Well you can. Queen's University offers an opportunity for high school students to spend a week living like a university student. Students participate in classes and even live in residence. Contact Mr. Schleihauf for more details.
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Conservation Farm of the Year
The Conservation Farm of the Year recipient was announced at the Kent Soil and Crop Annual meeting held on Feb 15th, 2011 at Smitty’s Restaurant in Chatham. Bill and Susan Litwin, under Litwin Farms Inc., produce field crops on about 400 acres near Highgate and were the recipients. Their land is mainly sand loam to clay loam. Their predominant rotation includes corn, soybeans, and winter wheat under-seeded to red clover. Alfalfa is included on some of the heavier ground. Vertical tillage (Salford RTS) is used to manage crop residues when necessary. Over the last 23 years, windbreaks of spruce and cedar have been planted to reduce wind erosion. These are systematically thinned as the trees become crowded, to optimize windbreak porosity and maximize tree health. Bill and Susan have both participated in the Ontario Environmental Farm Plan program with projects including water well and farm fuel storage upgrades. Pictured above are l- r – Dave Emery ( 2nd Vice-President, Kent Soil and Crop Improvement Association- co-sponsor), Greg Van Every (Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority- co-sponsor) and Bill and Susan Litwin.
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Two Men Arrested for Drug Transaction On Thursday, February 17th, while an officer was parked in the Bowlerama parking lot on Keil Drive in Chatham, he observed two vehicles enter the parking lot and conduct a small drug transaction. The officer stopped both vehicles to investigate, and eventually arrested both drivers for their part in the transaction. A small quantity of cocaine was seized. One of the drivers had also consumed alcohol and a roadside screening test was administered. He was issued a 3-day license suspension and his vehicle was towed from the roadway. A 34 year old man of Witherspoon Street in Chatham has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance and was released with a future court date. A 35 year old man of McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and was released with a future court date.
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FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Results of the Zone A3 Literary Poster Contest The Zone A-3 contest was held recently with 1st place winners continuing on to the District Level. Winners were as follows: Senior Essay 1st - Kelsey Skemer, Br. #206 - Grade 12 2nd - Lynsay Price, Br. #28 - Grade 12 Poem 1st - Michael Berry, Br. #185 - Grade 10 2nd - Kylee Renee Ellis, Br. #206 - Grade 12 Black & White Poster 1st - Daniel Stonefish, Br. #185 - Grade 12 2nd - Tyler Michaels, Br. #28 - Grade 11 Colour Posters 1st - Mandy Barr, Br. #185 - Grade 10 2nd - Tom Michaels, Br. #28 - Grade 10 Intermediate Essay 1st - Kiley Parry, Br. #335 - Grade 8 2nd - Mariet Wierenga, Br. #243 - Grade 8 Poem 1st - Allison Snobelen, Br. #367 - Grade 8 2nd - Joel Hill, Br. #18 - Grade 8 Black & White Poster 1st - Heidi Friesen, Br. #335 - Grade 7 2nd - Tina Foster, Br. #18 - Grade 7 Colour Posters 1st - Hannah Myers, Br. #243 - Grade 8 2nd - Olivia Noorenberghe, Br. #367 - Grade 7 Junior Essay 1st - Andrea Schmitchen, Br. #113 - Grade 6 2nd - Emma Ramboer, Br. #465 - Grade 4 Poem 1st - Josh Johnston, Br. #18 - Grade 4 2nd - Teghan Sherman, Br. #367 - Grade 4 Black & White Poster 1st - Austin Merulla, Br. #243 - Grade 6 2nd - Cora Pumfrey, Br. #367 - Grade 6 Colour Posters 1st - Leah Myers, Br. #243 - Grade 6 2nd - Miles Fraser, Br. #252 - Grade 5 Primary Black & White Poster 1st - Jordan Wills, Br. #113 - Grade 2 2nd - Tyler Moir, Br. #465 - Grade 3 Honourable Mention - Abigail Neve, Br. #252 - Grade 1 Colour Posters 1st - Kalyn Reese Nicholson, Br. #28 - Grade 3 2nd - Chloe Fox, Br. #113 - Grade 3 Computer Generated Posters Colour Poster 1st - Nicole Van Den Zanden, Br. #243 - Grade 12 1st - Jaylynn Taylor, Br. #206 - Grade 11 B/W Poster 1st - Michael Goodreau, Br. #206 - Grade 12
Dog Attacks Two men in Tilbury At approximately 8:40 p.m. last night, emergency crews attended a residence on Louise Street in Tilbury in response to citizens being bit by a dog. When an officer arrived, he was approached by a man who showed puncture wounds on his hip. A second was man was in an ambulance being treated by EMS for multiple bites. He was later transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for treatment to wounds to his arm and leg. The investigation revealed that both men live at the residence with a woman. The woman owns the dog. When one of the men threw a jacket to the other man, the dog attacked him, biting him in the hip. The other man came to his aid, and the dog began biting him as well. Both men fled the residence and the woman locked herself in a room. OSPCA attended and captured the dog for quarantine. This incident will be followed up by the OSPCA.
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LaSertoma Donation
Cyclist Struck by Vehicle in Wallaceburg At approximately 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 15th, emergency crews attended Agnes Street in Wallaceburg in response to a collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist. The cyclist suffered minor injuries to his leg and was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Sydenham Campus for treatment. The 24-year-old female driver has been charged with careless driving. The 38-year-old male cyclist has been charged with a cycling offence under the Highway Traffic Act. The Chatham-Kent Police reminds motorists and cyclists alike to follow the rules of the road and be aware of one another. Safe roads require a commitment from all road users to be diligent and responsible.
Thamesville LaSertoma presented a cheque for $300.00 to the Thamesville Brownie and Guide Association. Pictured are Jessica Charron, Guide Leader Sandra Oliver, LaSertoma Chairman of the Board Jane Hopper, Emilie Charron and Brooklyn Biernacki. Front row are Brownies Chelsea Biernacki and Sabine Hauspie.
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St. Stephen's Anglican Church will be For Sale - Wrecking 2001 Dodge Pick holding their Pancake Supper on up. Parts for sale. If interested phone Tuesday, March 8th in their Parish 519-692-3313. Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adults $ 6.00; children $ 3.00; and For Sale - Two Nintendo DS with 14 preschool - free. Menu will include games & chargers. $250. pancakes, syrup, sausages, cupcakes Stove wood for sale. Phone 519-695and beverage. 6027. Thamesville Horticultural Society will meet on February 28th at 8 p.m. at the 2003 Honda 50 dirt bike $750, 3 pth Happy Club Senior’s Centre. This is wood splitter $350. Phone 519-401the planning meeting so if you have 2391. anything you wish to see happen, Bowling Alley business for sale, 16 please attend or phone 519-692-3813 lanes, snack bar, bar & lounge, dart boards, pool tables, jukebox, Phone to let us know. Everyone welcome. 519-352-6717.
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CARDS OF THANKS I would like to thank Bonnie from Francis Place for helping me when I needed it and thanks to all of those who visited me, sent flowers, cards and candy. Thanks also to Jim for cleaning my driveway. Marion Pickard
CARDS OF THANKS Thank You All! Many thanks to all my family, friends and neighbours that helped ease the passing of my wife and love, Phyllis Emily Wilson. The amount of cards, flowers, plants, e-mails, phone calls, visits and donations to charities in Phyllis’ name as well as the prayers, was truly amazing. I don’t think that any branch of our families missed letting us know how much she was loved.... Thank You so much to one and all! Kenn Wilson & family
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News briefs from the February 14th Chatham-Kent Council At the Chatham-Kent Council meeting held on February 14, 2011 Council: - Ralph Roels, Chair, Accessibility Advisory Committee recognized Deb Veccia, Supervisor, Chatham Parks for her Dedication to Accessibility. - Approved two planning applications. - Approved the items listed on the Consent Agenda and directed that action be taken as required. - Referred the suggested Civic Centre Patio upgrades to administration to be prioritized in the appropriate lifecycle budget. - Postponed Item 15 in Table 1 of the Community Partnership Fund - 2011 Funding Recommendations report to a later date and approved the following recommendations: 1. 20 applications (Table 1) - as endorsed by the 2011 Community Partnership Fund (CPF) Review Committee - be approved under the CPF Mainstream component for a total of $115,000.00 in funding against gross project costs of $462,357.85. 2. 20 applications (Table 2) - as endorsed by the 2011 CPF Review Committee - be approved under the CPF Festivals & Events component for a total of $91,101.50 in funding against gross project costs of $548,325.00. - Approved the following amendments to the Deputy Clerk By-law: 1. By-law 24-2006 be amended to add the following as Deputy Clerk: Caddotte, Meredith Wolting, Gerry 2. By-law 24-2006 be amended to remove the following as Deputy Clerk: Jaques, Dona Smith, Judy - Approved the Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Committee's 2010 - 2011 Accessibility Report. - Approved the following recommendations with regard to Wallaceburg Minor Lacrosse Association Payment Proposal: 1. The Wallaceburg Minor Lacrosse Association interest free payment plan agreement in the amount of $1,000 per month, until the debt is paid, starting December 15, 2010 be approved. 2. Should a default of the payment take place, interest will then accumulate at the municipal rate of interest, 1.25% per month on the outstanding principle until the account is paid in full. - Accepted Heritage Chatham-Kent's 2010 Year-End Report and 2011 Goals and Objectives. - Appointed Ron McLean to the Heritage Chatham-Kent Committee. - Approved that the Mayor's Heritage Awards be presented to the following award winners: Tyyne Hogan and Peggy Bates for 453 Centre Street, Community of Dresden Brad Eagen for Buxton Train Station, Community of North Buxton Paul Haslip for 7137 Creek Line, Community of Pain Court Congregation of St. Andrews United Church for St. Andrews Untied Church, Community of Chatham (City) Deanna Bell-Fast and David Paulovics for 325 Wellington Street, Community of Chatham (City) John and Shirley Carpenter for 8890 Talbot Trail, Community of Harwich (People's Choice Award) - Report 14(f) - Ontario Heritage Act Designation - Highgate United Church Property, Mary Webb Cultural and Community Centre was pulled by administration.
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INMEMORIAMS TOM FRENCH In Memory of a dear son and brother who passed away 5 years ago, February 20, 2006. We miss you at holidays, We miss you at birthdays, We miss you at events, But most of all We just miss “you” Mom & Dad, Gary, Esther, Janet & Judy PATTI MYERS In Memory of a dear friend who passed away 3 years ago, February 19, 2008. Every year we would get together, We would catch up on each other’s year, reminisce, gossip, cry, laugh, & giggle like school girls. Oh how we would giggle til our sides hurt! I still go to the Threshing Festival every year, I search for you, then I remember, You won’t be there! I miss you Patti, I miss my friend! Judy French
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OBITUARY MR. LAMONT THOMAS Lamont "Monty" Thomas, a resident of Thamesville passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at his residence at the age of 61. He was born in Chatham son of the late Henry and Leola (Arnold) Thomas. Dear brother of Joyce Ann Girard (Dean) of Chatham, Gerald Thomas (Catherine) of RR #7 Thamesville and Dale Thomas (Nel) of Thamesville. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 367, Thamesville. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Thamesville at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Outreach for Hunger would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the John C. Badder Funeral Home, Thamesville. Online donations and condolences may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com. NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of THE NORTH KENT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY TAKE NOTICE that an Annual GeneralMeeting of the Members of the North KentMutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at the DawnEuphemia Community Centre, Florence, Ontario, (formerly the Florence Community Centre) on Wednesday the 9th day of March, 2011 at the hour of 7:00 pm, for the purposes of: (1) Annual business, such as the receipt and approval of financial statements and the appointment of the auditors for the coming year. The audited financial statements will be available no later than February, 17th, 2011 at www.northkentmutual.com or, at head office of the Corporation during regular business hours or, will be provided upon request. (2) To elect three directors for three years. (3) To elect one director to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for one year remaining of a three year term. Refreshments and snacks will be available following the meeting.
NOTICE Pension Plan for the Hourly Employees of R.J. Simpson Manufacturing Company (Canada) Limited; Registration #0588889 Pension Plan for the Salaried and Administrative Hourly Employees of R.J. Simpson Manufacturing Company (Canada) Limited; Registration # 0588871 (collectively the "Plans") PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. was appointed as Administrator of the above Plans by the Ontario Superintendent of Financial Services on November 10, 2010, following the bankruptcy of Metaldyne Machining and Assembly Mfg. Co. (Canada) Ltd. on October 22, 2010. The Plans are in the process of being wound up and all assets will be distributed from the Plans. Members and former members of the Plans who have not received a letter from the Administrator, and former employees who believe they are entitled to a pension from the Plans, should write to the Administrator at the address below describing their claim. Claims to entitlement must be received in writing by March 31, 2011 in order to be considered. PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. 1 Robert Speck Parkway, Suite 1100 Mississauga, ON L4Z 3M3 Attention: Zoe Kwong Further information may be obtained by calling toll free at 1-800-431-5711. Dated at Mississauga, Ont., this Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Shoreline Hans Cunningham, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and director of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, B.C., and the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources of Canada today announced a Green Municipal FundTM (GMF) grant contribution for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The municipality put the
$82,500 in funding toward the development of a Sustainable Community Plan and Secondary Plan for its shoreline areas. “FCM’s Green Municipal Fund offers a range of resources and services that specifically address the sustainable community development needs of municipal governments,” said Cunningham. “The financing and knowledge provided by the Fund supports the development of
communities that are more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.” “The Government of Canada is assisting municipalities across the country in achieving their goal of a cleaner and healthier environment for Canadians through the Green Municipal Fund,” said Minister Paradis. “Today’s announcement is another example of how our government — in partnership with
FCM — is helping Chatham-Kent build a greener future for our citizens.” Drawing on extensive recent planning experience, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will create a Shoreline Areas Sustainable Community Plan and Secondary Plan to clearly define the balance between public access, private development, and preservation of natural areas in its lakeshore
and shoreline communities. The plans will use approaches that recognize the relationships between economic, social and environmental aspects of development and preservation. They will also contribute to the overall sustainability of the Municipality’s lands, including the shorelines and waterfront areas of Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, the Thames River, and the Sydenham River / Chenal Ecarté (Snye) River system.
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A major goal will be to consolidate the recommendations from the many municipal plans already in place, as well as the existing conservation authority and provincial and federal ministry plans and recommendations relevant to the catchment area. Such an action-oriented sustainability approach for a clearly identified catchment area is innovative, in that multiple plans and strategies are rarely coordinated with respect to development and environmental protection. The shoreline areas plan will identify a vision for the shoreline lands within the study area, to assist in guiding decision-making concerning those lands. The objective of the project is to ensure the long-term health of the Municipality of ChathamKent’s extensive shoreline areas through a sustainable planning approach that recognizes the interconnected nature of the community, the environment and the economy. By focusing at the community level, the plans will encourage a long-range perspective that considers all the consequences of development within the subject areas as well as policies, practices and projects that enhance conservation of resources, pollution prevention, waste management and quality of life. Chatham-Kent will share the shoreline areas sustainability plan online to allow other communities to benefit from its experience. “The Municipality of Chatham-Kent appreciates the support of the Green Municipal Fund for our sustainable initiative,” said Mayor Randy Hope. “The consultation with citizens and the drafting of the proposed plans have been under way for some time and are now nearing completion. Our municipal planners will soon make their presentations to Municipal Council. The Green Municipal Fund is essential to this process.” The Municipality will hold a public meeting on March 21, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the ChathamKent Civic Centre (2nd Floor), 315 King Street West, Chatham, to receive comments on the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Shoreline Areas Community Sustainability Plan. A second public meeting will take place on April 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider the proposed Official Plan Amendment to implement the Chatham-Kent Shoreline Areas Secondary Plan. The Government of Canada endowed the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) with $550 million to establish the Green Municipal FundÔ. The Fund supports partnerships and leveraging of both public and privatesector funding to reach higher standards of air, water and soil quality, and climate protection.