http://www.cktimes.ca/whatsnews.html Chatham-Kents Good News on the Net en-us http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15407.html CHATHAM-KENT: May 10, 2012 -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) awarded its 5th annual Compassionate Caregiver Award of Distinction today during national Nursing Week. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:09:17 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15407.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15408.html An umbrella organization has been established for the six Meals on Wheels programs in Chatham-Kent and the official launch of the new organization was held at St. Andrew's Residence last Wednesday, as part of a Meals on Wheels volunteer appreciation event. Meals on Wheels currently operate in Wallaceburg, Chatham, Ridgetown and several other local communities. The new organization will help out in a number of ways, including providing logistical support and other valuable services. cktimes' photographer John Gardiner attended the launch and snapped this photo of some of the volunteers...... Tue, 15 May 2012 17:10:47 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15408.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15409.html May is Community Living Month throughout Ontario; a month to celebrate the accomplishments of people who have an intellectual disability while also promoting inclusion and awareness. Community Living Chatham-Kent (CLC-K) plans to celebrate throughout the month starting with the Flag Raising and Charity BBQ on May 1 at the Civic Centre from 11AM – 1PM. The Community Colours Art Show is being held at Chatham branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library from May 8-12 and will feature a variety of art pieces from over 60 local artists who have an intellectual disability. The Parkfield restaurant, located at 1099 Park Ave West in Chatham will also celebrate by offering free select desserts the week of May 14-18! Tue, 15 May 2012 17:13:52 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15409.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15410.html For Immediate Release:  May 10, 2012 (Chatham, ON) - Legendary singer Patsy Cline was born on September 8th, 1932 and died on March 5th, 1963 in a plane crash that went down in a snowstorm near the hills of Camden, Tennessee.  She was returning home from singing at a benefit concert in Kansas.  She’d been on the road traveling and performing, and had missed her two kids so much that she decided to fly rather than drive back from that concert – because she wanted to get home quicker to see her babies. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:15:22 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15410.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15411.html Tom Omstead is a former Wheatley resident who has turned his talents to writing in a recently published fictional story called The Red Wing Sings. The story, while set in the present, has a timely and intriguing connection to the War of 1812 and this year’s bicentennial celebrations. The plot involves the “deployment” of American armed forces to Canada, under the guise of friendship, in order to secure the North American perimeter from a terrorist threat. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:17:21 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15411.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15412.html The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, and Mrs. Laureen Harper have issued an invitation for the representatives from the South West 1812 Region to attend the Military Muster at Fort York in commemoration of the 2012 Royal tour of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:18:55 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15412.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15413.html After another successful Survivor Challenge Fundraiser held last June, organizers have planned for the 5th Blenheim Youth Centre Survivor Challenge which is scheduled for June 15-16 at the Blenheim Memorial Park. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:20:47 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15413.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15414.html Chatham-Kent: May 15, 2012 -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s (CKHA) Employee Council is celebrating the success of their third annual Spring Shindig which raised $8,000. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:21:43 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15414.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15415.html Chatham, ON - Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent is pleased to announce that the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors has partnered with Habitat to raise funds to assist the building of Chatham-Kent’s first Habitat house in the Spring of 2013. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:23:04 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15415.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15416.html Thamesivew Family Health Team (FHT) introduces a new approach to primary care to their more than 24,000 patients. With the introduction of a program called the FHT CHALLENGE, patients at risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes are given the tools and education to lead healthier lives. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:23:58 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15416.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15417.html The traditional ZONE Track and Field program for Chatham Kent youth normally held in June will unfortunately be canceled for the year 2012. There simply is no weekend available at the Community Track at Chatham Kent Secondary School within the dates required. It obviously is a very popular facility. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:24:55 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15417.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15418.html St. Clair College is pleased to announce another summer performance on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 8:00 pm at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:25:47 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15418.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15419.html Let the laughter begin! Perennial Canadian favourite Rod Beattie returns as Walt Wingfield in the Toronto stockbroker-turned-farmer's latest comic (mis)adventure. Heralded in Victoria and Edmonton as the best Wingfield show to date!  Tue, 15 May 2012 17:27:31 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15419.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15420.html Chatham-Kent by-law enforcement officers will be visiting residents throughout Chatham-Kent during June and July to ensure that all dogs have a 2012 municipal dog tag. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:28:28 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15420.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15421.html May 15, 2012…The loveable characters from Charles Schulz’s iconic comic strip Peanuts learn life’s lessons in the fun and upbeat musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The production, which is directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, begins previews at the Avon Theatre on May 15. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:29:25 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15421.html http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15422.html As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, we have an increased desire to bare it all, wear less clothing, go to the beaches and pools, and spend more time outside in the sun. While this is an exciting time for almost everyone in Chatham-Kent, it is important to remember that the decisions you make about what you wear and how you enjoy the sun today has serious consequences for your health and appearance later in life. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:30:24 EDT http://www.cktimes.ca/article/15422.html