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Vol. 26, Issue 9, November 4, 2021
Chapleau Rotary Club Acting Locally and Globally
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he Rotary Club of Chapleau has been busy making a difference around our community and around the world. In September, Rotarians gathered to clean a section of Highway 101. Cleaning the highway and collecting litter keeps pollutants out of our waterways, helps to protect our watershed and helps preserve our precious liquid assets for generations to come. In October, club members planted 250 tulip
bulbs in Peace Park for Polio Awareness Month. The purchase of the bulbs helps Rotary International distribute polio vaccines with the ultimate goal of eradicating polio from the face of the Earth. How close are we to getting rid of polio once and for all? There are three wild polioviruses and as of 2020, two of the three viruses have been eradicated due to effective vaccination programs. Polio does still exist, although polio
cases have decreased by over 99% since 1988, from an estimated more than 350 000 cases to 22 reported cases in 2017. There are currently only two countries where the wild poliovirus (WPV1) is still circulating: Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the spring, when you are walking through the Louis Dube Peace Park, enjoy the tulips. Are you looking to make a difference both locally and globally? Do you enjoy socializing with like-minded people who want to help others? Consider joining Rotary. Leave a message on the Chapleau Rotary Club Facebook page and a Rotarian will contact you.
Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour Long Term Forecast Thursday High 3 Low -1 Friday High 7 Low 2 Saturday High 8 Low 3 Sunday High 9 Low 4 Monday High 9 Low 3 Tuesday High 7 Low 1
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s part of the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2022. Under the proposed changes, the special minimum wage rate for liquor servers would be eliminated and they would be entitled to the general minimum wage. Students under 18, homeworkers and hunting, fishing and wilderness guides
would also see an increase in their special minimum wage rates. Details were shared today by Premier Doug Ford, Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development and Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “Ontario's workers have been the unsung heroes of this pandemic, as they've stocked shelves, kept our supply chain moving and helped so many of us enjoy a meal among family and friends at a local restaurant,” said Cont’d on P.2
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Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour Cont’d from P.1 Premier Doug Ford. “When we asked labour leaders what their priorities were, increasing the minimum wage was at the top of the list. As the cost of living continues to go up, our government is proud to be working for workers, putting more money into their pockets by increasing the minimum wage.” Liquor servers have previously received below the general minimum wage, based on the belief customer tipping can make up the difference. However, many of these workers have increasingly seen their tips pooled and redistributed among many staff, making it harder for them to make ends meet. If the legislation is passed, liquor servers would be treated more fairly and see an unprecedented 19.5 per cent increase in their minimum hourly wage, as it changes from $12.55 per hour to the harmonized $15 per hour minimum wage. The Ontario government is introducing legislation to increase minimum wages as the cost of living has increased considerably over the past several months, but wages for many have not kept pace. “Over the past few weeks, our government has rolled out a historic number of reforms to rebalance the scales,” said Minister
McNaughton. “Building on these actions, today, our government is ensuring workers who need our help the most receive their fair share of the economic pie. We will continue to use every tool in our toolbox to help workers in our province find meaningful careers that let them earn themselves bigger paychecks and build better lives for themselves and their loved ones.” Special minimum wage rates are also proposed to increase: · Students under the age of 18 who work 28 hours a week or less when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays would see an increase from $13.50 to $14.10 an hour. · Homeworkers (those who do paid work out of their own homes for employers) would see an increase from $15.80 an hour to $16.50 an hour. · Hunting and fishing guides currently have a minimum rate of $71.75 for working less than five consecutive hours in a day, and $143.55 for working five or more hours in a day. Their new proposed rate would be $75.00 for working less than five consecutive hours in a day, and $150.05 for working five or more hours in a day. “An incredible debt of gratitude is owed to the workers of Ontario. These dedicated men and women kept store shelves stocked and supply chains going through the pandemic,” said Peter
Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “However, we also recognize that for too long workers have been falling behind, and that wages for many have not kept up with the cost of living. They had Ontario's back, and now, our government has theirs. Ontario workers should be in a race to the top, not a race to the bottom.” These proposed changes are part of the government's broader effort to support, protect and attract workers, and make Ontario the top place to live, work and raise a family. The government will release its plan to protect Ontario's progress against COVID-19 and for building the foundation for the province's recovery and prosperity in the 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review on November 4.
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Mary “Cecelia” Patricia JARDINE (nee Small) Passed away peacefully at the Bignucolo Residence on Tuesday October 26, 2021 at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Jardine for 63 years. Cherished mother of Robert Jardine (Karen), Rosalyn Gambell (David) and Christie Jardine. Adored grandmother of Aaron Jardine (Lea), Amelia Jardine, Julie Brown (Darren) and Alex Gambell (Tanya). Great grandfather to Asia-Jane and Hendrix Jardine, Cecelia Brown and William Gambell. Cecelia is predeceased by her brothers Alcid Small and Bob Small. She will be missed by her sisters-in-law Alma Jardine (Donald), Francis Corston (Henry) and brother-inlaw Tom Jardine (Joan). Cecelia will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Cecelia was trained as a nurse and loved her work at the Lady Minto Hospital. She was very committed to her community and was a member of the Eastern Star and the Rebekah's. She was a volunteer in her church and loving singing in the choir. Cecelia loved to travel, sew and cook, she especially enjoyed the summer months at camp on Moodie Lake with family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A memorial service was held at Trinity United Church on Tuesday November 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (Due to Covid-19, face masks/coverings are mandatory and the number of guests may be limited in the church). Memorial donations made to the Bignucolo Residence would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at the Bignucolo Residence for all of their wonderful care. (Arrangements entrusted to the Kerry Funeral Home Ltd., Wawa, 1-800-4394937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca
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Chapleau Moments by
Michael J. Morris As I turned 80 on November 3, and Remembrance Day is November 11, I am feeling a bit nostalgic, thinking particularly of my grandmother Edythe Hunt who served as nurse in England during World War II. Some years ago I wrote about "Nanny" as I called her and I decided it was time for me to once again honour all the women who served our country in war time. Here is the story about Nanny with some changes from the original version to honour all women who served in time of war, as we mark Remembrance Day, I decided to share the story of Edythe Mary Hunt, during World War II, as compiled by my cousins the late Betty (Zufelt) Gartner, the late Anne (Zufelt) McGoldrick, late Joan (Zufelt) Cotter and Leslie (Zufelt) Morin. To us, she was "Nanny", our grandmother.
Edythe Hunt My sincere thanks to them for writing Nanny's story,, Betty, Anne and Joan are gone now but I still deeply appreciate their help.
Chapleau Post in 1944 describes Edythe Hunt as "gallant Red Cross nurse" during World War II My grandmother was one of those women who responded to the call of a "duty to serve" in World War II. They should not be overlooked. Edythe Mary Hunt planned to return to her home in Chapleau from England on September 1, 1939 on the SS Athenia just as World War II broke out. On September 3, the Athenia was torpedoed by a German submarine and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, but she was not on board. At the last minute, she had cancelled her passage, deciding to stay in England for what was expected to be a short war. She joined the 130th Durham Nursing Unit of the British Red Cross, and finally returned to Canada in 1944 aboard the Queen Elizabeth arriving back in Chapleau on October 19, four and one half years after she went to England. Our grandparents, Edythe and George Hunt, arrived in Chapleau in 1913 with their two daughters, Elsie, my cousins' mother, and Muriel, my mother. Elsie married B.W. 'Bubs' Zufelt and my mother married J.E. 'Jim' Morris. Nanny went to England in the Spring of 1939 upon learning of her mother's failing health but her mother died before she arrived. Her sister Sal lived in England. After she joined the nursing unit, for a time she was on a night shift "walking through the rubble from the bombings with air raid sirens wailing." She went to work at The Infirmary "using a flashlight or 'torch' as it was called, with thin black paper over the light, carried light down on the ground. She was on call to various Red Cross hospitals in Britain over the next few years, nursing the lads returned from the infamous Dunkirk expedition. As well as many wounded British, she also attended to German prisoners." Back in Chapleau, the family collected and wrapped food parcels to send to her and her sister Sal as well as other relatives since food in England was becoming scarce. My cousins wrote that "The blackest day of the war came when the news arrived on July 16, 1943, that Muriel's husband, Flying Officer Jim Morris and all his crew had been killed when the Wellington which they were testing exploded in mid air. The funeral a few days later in Ripon was heartbreaking as Jim was their dear boy". When my father went overseas in 1942, my mother and I had returned to Chapleau, and were living with the Zufelt family and spending time with his parents, Harry and Lil (Mulligan) Morris. I was born in Hamilton where my father had been an instructor in the Commonwealth Air Training Plan. After Nanny returned home, she told me that my father often rode on his bicycle to visit with her and our Aunt Sal, and had been there the
weekend before he was killed. By 1944 when the Atlantic was becoming clear of German submarines, she applied for passage back to Canada. She travelled on the Queen Elizabeth and sailed totally in the dark at nights on the Atlantic arriving in New York on September 17 and Chapleau on September 19. I still recall her arrival. She got out of Uncle Bubs' truck in her uniform, and her arm was in a sling. I was so impressed, but really I couldn't wait to go and tell my friends, Mr. Hopper and Mr. Brownlee that my grandmother was home, and that Hitler had wounded her. She had actually sprained her wrist. The Chapleau Post of November 3, 1944, described her as "one of the gallant Red Cross nurses who received and attended the wounded who returned from Dunkirk." She told the newspaper that the "thrifty British manage very well and one never hears any grumbling or complaints from them." She was amazed at the amount of food and goods on the stores in Chapleau and so much of it unrationed. My cousins noted that it "took several weeks for this unshakable lady to learn to cook and bake again as she was not used to such an abundant supply of food. She picked up the pieces of her life and carried on with her family, church, lodge and Legion until her death on October 19, 1966." Their history of our grandmother's role in World War II concludes with a reference to the meaning of the word indomitable -- invincible, unyielding, resolute, firm, persistent, courageous. "Every one of them describes Nanny Hunt and that is how we remember her." Well said! Thanks Betty, Anne, Joan and Leslie. My email is mikejmorris41@outl ook.com In Nanny's prayer book is the following from the King's Speech, at Christmas 1939 "I said to a man who Edythe Hunt stood at the gate of the year, Give me a light that I may tread safely into the darkness, and he replied: Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God, that shall be to you better than light and safer than the known way."
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, November 4, 2021- Page 4 Doug Ford has had three years to help Northerners who are paying the highest prices for gasoline in the province with no end in sight. He should have used the tools he has had in his hands to help make life more affordable for northern families since stepping into office. Instead, he has simply chosen to refuse to do anything. To be clear, the Conservatives are not the only ones to be asleep at the wheel on this issue. The NDP raised this same issue many times during the reign of both Liberal leaders as well. The other day we had one of our weekly But, unfortunately, they too turned their backs on office staff team meetings to discuss casework, Northern Ontarians. issues and trends in calls and letters to my offices. As winter approaches, northern families One team member pointed out that monitoring are facing higher prices for everything from the email account is like a medical professional gasoline to home heating to groceries. In monitoring someone's blood pressure over an extended period of time. Looking over the addition, many Northerners need to travel for patient's readings and taking note of the ebbs and work, to school and medical appointments. flows can tell a lot about what is going on in the Having to pay the highest prices in the province is patient's life. In turn, this leads the doctor to look unacceptable and unaffordable. We cannot for the root to diagnose the problem and find afford more of Doug Ford's talk and no action. ways to improve the patient's health and overall We can't afford to continue paying higher prices than anyone else in the province, especially situation. during this COVID crisis. I'm not exactly new to this job, having Doug Ford has an NDP bill right at his celebrated ten years of service as MPP for fingertips to regulate gas prices in the province Algoma-Manitoulin in October. Over these years, I've learned the value of monitoring the which would stop gas price spikes in Northern pulse of my constituents. My team and I review Ontario. The NDP's bill, Fairness in Petroleum the calls, letters, emails that come in, and trends Products Pricing Act, 2018, would allow the Ontario Energy Board to regulate the retail price in my team's casework. and wholesale mark-up of petroleum products in Over the years, we have learned to expect Ontario. That means that gas prices in Ontario a pretty big blip on the riding's pulse reading will not fluctuate and could only change once a when fuel prices rise or fluctuate and when week. The NDP bill will stop the spikes in gas significant price differences are noted in different prices at the pump and provide relief and stability parts of the riding and other regions of the to drivers in Northern Ontario and right across the province. Right now, Northerners are watching province. gasoline prices soar in our area. Ford knows what side his bread is My Northern NDP colleagues and I are once buttered on, and so do his friends with deep again calling out Doug Ford for failing to act by pockets. And I am pretty sure Ford knows he putting an end to gasoline price gouging. To date, doesn't have many friends north of the the Conservative government has done TransCanada and Sudbury. The story might be absolutely nothing to bring about relief for different if he and his friends had to pay the same Northerners. What is worse is knowing that prices day in and day out that we do. Doug Ford has had the answer at his fingertips In late October, Premier Ford gave from day one in 2018. Ontarians a front-row seat to see for themselves During the last election, Doug Ford how he gallingly favours his supporters and promised to lower gas prices by 10 cents a litre. buddies. As a municipal politician, Doug Ford
made it his mission to seek out and destroy gravy trains in Toronto City Hall. Well, it seems that just recently, some gravy trains have made stops in Queen's Park. Days ago, Doug Ford gave minimum wage earners an insulting 10-cent raise. I call this an insult because, with such a raise, after working an 8-hour shift, the additional earnings would not even pay for a cup of coffee. And we know that Ford is forcing our frontline health care heroes to accept a meagre 1 percent wage cap. Unfortunately, this means that they will fall further behind the cost of inflation. It is interesting to note, however, that at the same time that he gave his MPP pals big pats on the back, One of whom received $27,000 and $16,500 raises each for two others. How can Ford possibly justify these decisions? With one hand, he is doing what he has done repeatedly since rising to power. Ford is giving his buddies what they want — and we all pay for it. But, at the same time, he is handing working Ontarians the shaft with his other hand. Talk about mixed priorities…. Ontarians deserve better leadership than this. And Northerners, being neglected and unfairly treated in so many ways year after year, are fed up and are sending this message to my colleagues and me loud and clear. At this time, I have to say that my Northern NDP colleagues and I are all getting the same pulse readings from our constituents. We are getting the same calls, letters and appeals for help. We are all seeing an unhealthy upward trend in the pulse of Northern Ontarians. The symptoms are quite evident. The diagnosis of the origin of the problems is clear. And the necessary treatments are apparent. The only thing standing in the way of a cure is a lack of care and respect for Northern Ontarians and a lack of political will within the Ford government to make life better for all of us. As always, please feel free to contact my office about these issues or any other provincial matters. You can reach my constituency office by email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or phone at 705-461-9710 or Toll-free at 1-800-831-1899.
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Weather Summary for Ontario October 2021: A Warm and Dry October Temperatures and Precipitation In October, temperatures were above normal in Ontario, with anomalies ranging from +3oC to +6oC. The highest anomalies were observed in northern Ontario, specifically in the Far North. Starting on the 7th and ending on the 15th, a warm spell moved across northeastern Ontario into central Quebec. Many areas in northern Ontario saw several consecutive days exceeding 20oC. For Timmins and Moosonee, this event was their longest stretch of days exceeding 20oC ever recorded in the month of October. Precipitation in Ontario was variable for the month of October. Many areas in the north observed drier conditions, with some locales receiving only 25% of normal values. The Southwest saw wetter conditions, with some locales receiving 75% more precipitation than normal. Significant Events October 10: Significant Rainfall in Northwestern Ontario A low-pressure system passing across northwestern Ontario resulted in significant rainfall amounts through the region. General rainfall amounts ranged between 20 and 40 mm, however higher amounts of 53 mm and 55.4 mm were reported in Kenora and Thunder Bay respectively. Additionally, the system brought thunderstorms to the region, with very gusty winds, resulting in downed trees and hydro poles. The team from the Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed two tornadoes from these thunderstorms. The first occurred at Bending Lake, and has been classified by NTP as an EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with maximum winds estimated at 190 km/h. The second path is a continuation of a storm that originated in northern Minnesota near Mountain Lake. The team from NTP assessed the damage on the Canadian side of the border. They have given a classification of EF-1 to this portion of the path, with maximum wind estimated at 145 km/h. October 15-16: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms across Southern Ontario A cold front sweeping across southern Ontario resulted in heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Significant rainfall amounts were reported, particularly for areas north of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, along the Highway 401 corridor, generally ranging between 20 and 40 mm, with maximum amounts between 50 and 75
mm reported from Chatham to Thamesville. Following the cold front, lake-effect rain showers occurred mainly for areas southeast of Lake Huron. Several reports were received of peasized hail stemming from these showers. October 25-26: Significant Rainfall in Southern Ontario A low-pressure system passing just south of the Lower Great Lakes ushered in significant rainfall for most of southern Ontario through the day and night October 25. General rainfall amounts across the region were in the 15 to 25 mm range. A few areas received in excess of 40 mm, mainly north of Lake Erie. The highest amount reported was 48.2 mm in Grimsby, on the western shore o f L a k e Ontario. The system continued to progress eastward t h r o u g h October 26, merging with a developing low-pressure system in the northeastern United States, giving areas of eastern Ontario between 15 and 40 mm of rain. Outlook for November Cold air is expected to
overtake the province through the first few days of the month, giving below-normal temperatures. For southern Ontario, these below-seasonal temperatures will continue towards the middle of the month, while northern Ontario will likely see a return to above-normal temperatures. Many areas of southern Ontario will see their first chance of snow through the first few days of the month. Otherwise the first half of the month looks to be drier-than normal throughout the province. Media: For more information, please contact: Warning Preparedness Meteorologists (Ontario) Environment and Climate Change Canada 1-866-672-5463
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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME
On Nov. 21, 1877, Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a way to record and play back sound. Although initially used as a dictating machine, the phonograph proved to be a popular tool for entertainment. Edison acquired an astounding 1,093 patents in his 84 years.
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Students have fun learning at ÉSC Trillium! Students at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) enjoy learning and making great discoveries in their science classes, such as chemistry. Very recently, they were able to carefully handle chemicals and explore different
reactions – this is indeed a great way to learn! Having access to a modern laboratory and benefiting from the support of committed teachers, Trillium students are offered the opportunity to learn about chemistry as well as
other sciences such as biology and physics. These are important elements that contribute to the success of students and will enable them to pursue their education at the post-secondary level.
Le plaisir de découvrir d'apprendre à Trillium ! Les élèves de l'école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) prennent plaisir à apprendre et à faire de belles découvertes dans leur cours de sciences dont celui de chimie. Tout récemment, ils ont pu manier avec soin des
produits chimiques et explorer différentes réactions - en voilà une belle façon d'apprendre ! Ayant accès à un laboratoire moderne et profitant de l'appui d'enseignants engagés, les élèves ont la chance de s'initier à la chimie ainsi qu'aux autres
sciences telles que la biologie et la physique. Il s'agit d'éléments importants qui contribuent à la réussite des élèves et qui leur permettront de poursuivre par la suite leurs études au niveau postsecondaire.
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