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Chatham-Kent Health Alliance employees will find themselves out of a job if they refuse the COVID-19 vaccine.

The hospital released its initial vaccine plan last week, with the new policy moving into effect Sept 7.

Lori Marshall, president and CEO of CKHA said it is the organization’s hope that 100 per cent of the hospital’s 1,335 staff and physicians will get the shot.

“We know this is our best defense against this virus,” Marshall said, adding the CKHA decision aligns with hospitals across Ontario.

Employees who do not comply with the policy will face consequences, Marshall said, including unpaid leave and termination with cause.

“It is my hope we will not lose staff as the result of this policy,” Marshall said as a shortage of health-care workers and burnout among staff has been an ongoing concern during the pandemic.

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Most CKHA staff already have the shots Continued from page 1

Ultimately, Marshall said, the hospital is concerned unvaccinated staff will transmit the virus to vulnerable populations within the hospital, or to their own loved ones at home.

The hospital had asked staff to voluntarily declare their vaccine status and as of Sept. 2, and 87 per cent of the workforce had returned the survey.

Of those, 86 per cent said they are fully vaccinated.

Of the 83 per cent of physicians who returned the survey, 97 per

cent are fully vaccinated.

Currently, the new policy mandates all volunteers, contractors, students and new hires be fully vaccinated, however more details are expected, Marshall said, when the final plan rolls out.

There are around 50 employees who are not fully immunized. Although surveyed employees did not have to disclose their reasons for not getting the shot, Marshall said medical exemptions, worry over the newness of the vaccine and human

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Employees who are still on the fence will be offered further education and top-notch medical advice to answer any questions.

Marshall said the policy has received widespread support from the general public, adding it’s the right thing to do to protect the community.

She said there is a level of comfort when people know their health-care team has been vaccinated, adding staff is also more at ease when they know their colleagues are vaccinated.

Marshall stressed the new policy does not affect an individual’s right to be treated at the hospital even if they are unvaccinated.

The policy was developed in conjunction with five other hospitals within the Erie-St. Clair LHIN region. Earlier, the province had an-

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The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is making all personnel get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

nounced health-care workers could either be fully vaccinated or tested on a regular basis, but the new vaccine mandate goes further.

The policy comes as COVID-19 cases climb in Southwestern Ontario. As of Aug. 29, Windsor-Essex had the highest number of cases at 119 cases per 100,000 in population compared to the Ontario average of 40.3 cases per 100,000 in population.

As of Friday there were 77 active cases of the virus in Chatham-Kent with six people hospitalized. None were fully vaccinated and the average age

was 58.5 years. Two patients were in the ICU but not on ventilators.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Colby is recommending other Chatham-Kent employers adopt a COVID-19 vaccine policy in the “strongest possible terms.”

CK Public Health has prepared a new webpage that offers stepby-step advice about incorporating a policy.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is also looking at adopting a vaccine policy with the matter expected to come before council Sept. 13.

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“It’s changed in our favour dramatically,” Vallee said of the latest polling numbers.

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From left, Conservative candidate Dave Epp, NDP’s Dan Gelinas, Liberal Greg Hetherington, PPC Liz Vallee and Green Party Candidate Mark Vercouteren take part in an all candidates forum Sept. 1 at Soar Innovation Hub in Chatham.

Climate change part of forum

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What their party will do about climate change was one of the hot button topics.

According to the NDP’s Gelinas, a recent Angus Reid poll puts climate change as the most pressing issue Canadians are

facing. However, Gelinas said the traditional parties aren’t doing anything to solve the problem, adding the Conservative party denies that climate change exists.

“They are long on aspirations and short on details,” he explained, “with

no restrictions on emissions.”

And the Liberals are not any better, Gelinas noted, as Trudeau has handed out millions to “Big Oil” and gas without meeting any of Canada’s emission targets.

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would cut emissions by half and pour money into electric transit, which in turn would create thousands of good-paying jobs.

Epp, the sitting MP, said the Conservatives have a “serious plan” to meet the Paris Accord emission

benchmarks. They will also create a low carbon savings account – rather than a carbon tax – where individuals can direct the money to environmental issues as they see fit.

Expanding the use of electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel are other

goals, he said, adding the Conservatives will funnel $3 billion in incentives to the agriculture and forestry industries by 2030.

According to Hetherington, climate change is the “biggest story of the century.”

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Candidates panel got personal at times Continued from page 3

The Liberal candidate cited the fires in British Columbia and rising seas as evidence of the need for change.

Hetherington said the Liberals plan on planting two billion trees, as well as aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 and a net zero electricity grid by 2035.

“Unlike the Conservative party that doesn’t believe in climate change, the Liberal party does,” he said, “and we’ll take action to make sure this planet is safe for you and your grandchildren.”

The Liberals have made significant investments in public transit recently, he noted, funding some 1,300 projects across the country.

In her response, Vallee said she has faith in humanity, adding humans always find a way to overcome environmental challenges.

“What we need to do is unleash people’s creativity” to come up with innovative solutions, Vallee said, noting Canada currently does not have adequate alternatives to fossil fuels.

“We are not ready to move away from fossil fuels,” she said, adding Canadians don’t need the government “dictating” solutions because the people will “figure it out.”

Vercouteren said Canada has all the green technologies it needs and that Canada just needs to build on and expand its programs.

The use of electrical vehi-

cles needs to be increased, he said, adding the electric transit infrastructure must be expanded.

Mandating the use of electric vehicles by the federal government is something the Green Party would push for, Vercouteren said.

Vercouteren said the pandemic has taught the lesson that many Canadians can work from home, if they have adequate Internet, thereby reducing the carbon footprint.

Retrofitting homes to make them more energy efficient and affordable is another sector the Greens would incentivize.

Questions about innovation and the economy, affordable housing, childcare, and the rights of Canada’s Indigenous people against the backdrop of graves found at residential schools were also on the table.

In his remarks, Epp criticized Trudeau for calling an unwanted, unnecessary election.

“The majority of Canadians aren’t happy we are here tonight because the majority of Canadians don’t want an election,” he said, adding the timing was poor considering we’re in the middle of a fourth wave of the pandemic amidst the backdrop of bleak economy.

In her address Vallee stressed that she’s a “completely different candidate” from a “completely different

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party.”

Hetherington said he “loves the community of Chatham-Kent” and will do whatever he can to assist local constituents, adding he considers “good health care” to be the top issue.

Although candidates were told not to make personal attacks and stick to issues, that’s not how it played out.

Vallee was reminded midway not to use personal references, when she called Epp “Dave the Farmer” and Hetherington, “Greg the Radio Guy.” During her closing statement, Vallee veered back into personal attack territory when she unveiled a poster of Trudeau’s infamous blackface photograph emblazoned with the words “Greg Hetherington’s New Boss.”

Organizer Andrea Colasanti, moderator of the event, said she was pleased with the outcome, adding all of the candidates were well spoken and prepared.

The Chatham native, who now lives in Ottawa, received a grant through the non-partisan Equal Voice’s Daughters of the Vote to host the event in her home riding.

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Too much anger In Canada, we’re suffering through the erosion of the middle class, and now we’re experiencing the erosion of the middle ground.

Vaccinated...unvaccinated. Mass protection...personal freedoms.

The vocal minority – yes, people who have not been vaccinated are among the minority looking at the fact more than three out of every four people aged 12 and up in Ontario have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine – erupted last week when Premier Doug Ford said there would be a vaccine passport of sorts to give people access to places such as eat-in dining, theatres and bars.

If it is not an outdoor venue, the unvaccinated will not be allowed access, according to provincial officials.

It’s an effort to encourage the vaccine hesitant to end their personal debate and to come forward and get the jab. Judging by the immediate reaction locally following Ford’s announcement, it is having an impact.

But then you look online in social media. It’s a war out there. If people had the audacity to say such vitriol to each other’s faces, there would be fisticuffs.

We posted a graphic from the province outlining the fact proof of vaccination will be required at higher-risk indoor public settings. The anger that spewed forth was off the charts.

Sure, disagree with the provincial decree. That’s your right. But there is no need for cursing. All that does is raise everyone’s level of anxiety and does nothing to add to the debate.

If you don’t want to get vaccinated, that’s your right. The province is now saying you will not be able to access certain public areas as a result, to protect others.

You are protecting your rights, and the province is opting to protect the rights of everyone else; the majority. As we mentioned, more than 75 per cent of people aged 12 and up in Ontario are double vaccinated against COVID-19.

There really is no middle ground here, but there should at least be an opportunity for civilized discussion. Unfortunately, that too rarely is the case.

People vehemently defend their belief structure and are debating with their ears closed and mouths open.

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Opinion

Nicholls needs to reconsider Editor’s note: This letter is addressed to Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls.

Editor: Simply put, Mr. Nicholls is extraordinarily selfish.

He is setting a horribly low standard of human

behaviour regarding his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants.

It’s not acceptable that he doesn’t care if he dies.

His decision endangers

every person with whom he comes in contact.

I’m so pleased that Premier Ford removed him from caucus and has forbidden him to run again as a Conservative candidate.

There is still time for him to do the right thing, to climb out of his ignorance, apologize for his stupid decision and get vaccinated.

One more thing: resign.

Cam Finley Lindsay, Ont.

Immunization status leaves questions Editor: Any medical professional should be aware of the Personal Health Information Protection Act, implemented by the Ontario government in 2004, which states that an individual’s medical information, including vaccines, is confidential, and disclosure of that information without the consent of the individual is illegal.

Municipal solicitor David Taylor was correct

in recommending council seek legal guidance before pursuing the matter further.

Rick Nicholls has been labeled as “vaccine hesitant.” I prefer to label him as “vaccine cautious.” If one takes the time to self-educate, as Rick clearly has, one will find that the mRNA graphine oxide vaccines have never been injected in humans until now.

(Editor’s note: According to fact checking by Reuters, graphene oxide is not used in any of the COVID-19 vaccines.)

Clinical trials were fast tracked, and the vaccines were authorized for emergency use only and not approved by Health Canada.

How can claims that the vaccines are safe be made when long-term

side effects are unknown?

Health professionals know that all drugs, including vaccines, have side effects. In Canada, the information from the Drug Adverse Effect Reporting system is available only to doctors and not open to the public.

With this in mind, how can anyone be expected to make an informed decision pertaining to the vaccines?

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Mandatory vaccines make little sense: reader Editor: Several people I know went to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

They received a paper with side effects to watch for, and were then observed for an estimated 15 minutes after being vaccinated then sent on their way.

They were never provided with the following information before, during or after receiving their immunization. Which is wrong.

COVID vaccines have had some side effects, as evidenced from Public Health Ontario’s website, available at publichealthontario.ca/-/media/ documents/ncov/epi/ covid-19-aefi-report. pdf?la=en. This is a report on the adverse effects following immunization.

The report details adverse events following

immunization (AEFIs), between Dec. 13, 2020 and Aug. 14 of this year, that are temporally associated (i.e., occur after receiving the vaccine) with receipt of COVID-19 vaccine and meet the provincial surveillance definitions (i.e., confirmed).

According to the document, there are a total of 10,809 AEFI reports received following 20,119,743 doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in Ontario.

Of the total 10,809 AEFI reports were received. Of those, 10,242 AEFI reports are non-serious, while 567 AEFI reports meet the serious definition.

The most commonly reported adverse events are allergic skin reactions and pain/redness/swelling at the injection site.

There were 366 reports

Vaccine questions Continued from page 6

From the beginning, Health Canada issued a warning that individuals with autoimmune issues or who have a history of allergic reactions should not receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As well, those who have contracted the infection have natural immunity to protect them against reinfection. Yet, all are advised to receive the vaccine. Why? Have the individuals who have consented to receive the injections been made aware that, by doing so, they are essentially part of the ongoing Phase 3 clinical trials that are required prior to the drug approval process?

Mandating the adminis-

tration of an experimental, unapproved vaccine as a prerequisite for employment is not a decision based on science, and should not be implemented simply because the majority of citizens have opted to do so.

I personally know individuals who have experienced side effects to these vaccines.

Getting back to whether Rick Nicholls’ vaccine status is open for public scrutiny, my opinion is this: It is better to walk alone than to follow others in the wrong direction. I am right behind you, Mr. Nicholls.

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of events managed as anaphylaxis are reported; 22 reports of Guillain-Barré Syndrome; 701 reports include a COVID-19 vaccine-specific adverse event of special interest, in which 345 reports also meet the serious definition; 21 reports of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome after receipt of the AstraZenica/CO-

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I am a PSW and I am unvaccinated when it comes to COVID-19. I am not an anti-vaxxer. I am fully vaccinated except for the COVID vaccine.

I work independently and privately and keep no secrets as to my vaccination status with no shame.

I feel enough is not known about COVID-19 or the vaccines to warrant forced vaccinations.

I have worked the entire pandemic utilizing all COVID-19 recommended tools to help protect my clients and my compromised husband. I pose no more risk to anyone today

than I did working during the first three waves of the pandemic.

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It’s bullying at its finest.

We must retain the ability to choose what is best for ourselves and our families.

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September lst, 2021 This is an open letter to members regarding several items of concern that were recently brought to the Active Lifestyle Centre’s Board of Directors.

This past year and a half has been very challenging for the Board and the Staff at the Centre due to ongoing Provincial restrictions due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The main focus of the Board in 202l was to meet two of our Strategic Directions set out in our Strategic Plan: Strategic Goal Number 2: To ensure that the ALC facility is maintained creating a safe place to offer programs and services and special events.

Strategic Goal Number 5: To ensure the financial viability of the ALC. The Board worked very closely with the Executive Director to ensure the safety of staff and members. The fact that the Centre was closed for several months meant a drop in revenue. Decisions were made to add new services that would generate funds for the Centre. This in turn, helped to pay the bills and keep the fees down. We waived the membership fee for this year as our program offerings were limited and not guaranteed, due to changing Provincial guidelines. A $4 daily fee was implemented for those attending, to ensure that those unable to use the Centre due to limited programming did not have to pay a yearly membership fee.

The Strategic Goals noted above were our guiding principles in our decision making process. We intend to have a fully functional Centre when we get through this pandemic. We will revisit programming and activities as the situation changes. We have not returned to normal. We chose instead, to do a soft re-opening to evaluate the programs ensuring safety for all in attendance. This is an ongoing process.

Be assured that we are confident that there is enough space in the building for viable programs. All programs must be revenue neutral to proceed. In the future we may look at expanding into the evening/weekends for certain programs.

Foot-care has been provided at the Centre for years. The decision was made to move it to the dance room as it met the Provincial and Public Health requirements for the program. We do receive a grant to provide this service and people attending do pay a fee. Space was made available in the gym for the dance classes. It was brought to our attention on social media that the gym floor was unsafe for tap dancing as the floor was slippery. This public comment left us with no option other than to cancel the program until a solution could be found. We are open to a portable type of flooring. It should be noted that any capital improvements to the building requires approval from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent as they own the building and are responsible for such costs.

Lastly, we were asked about moving into the former Childrens’ Treatment Centre. This is not currently on the table and there are no plans to do so.

It is impossible for us to predict the future as it relates to COVID-19. We are doing our very best, on your behalf, to return to normal. It may not be the same as before but we are keeping our options open so that we can quickly react to changing guidelines.

Regards, Active Lifestyle Centre Board of Directors

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Vaccine passports spark jab surge

By Pam Wright pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Despite an outcry from the so-called freedom fighters, it looks like Ontario’s new vaccine passport is having the desired effect.

At a vaccine clinic held at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Sept. 1 – the same day Premier Doug Ford

announced the passport – 360 people stepped forward to get the jab locally.

“We needed to extend the hours,” said Dr. David Colby, Chatham-Kent’s Medical Officer of Health, adding the “tremendous” response involved a cross section of the population, not just hospital workers.

Ontario’s vaccine passport will come into effect

Sept. 22 and will limit activities such going to the movies, or dining indoors to only the vaccinated.

People will be required to show proof of vaccination and personal identification to staff when entering at the first deadline. Then, on Oct. 22, the province is expected to unveil a scannable or printed QR code as proof of immunization.

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Colby said the new rule is viewed harshly by some, but the majority of people have rolled up their sleeves to get the vaccine to help society.

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Appreciating rich heritage in Chatham

By Pam Wright pamwrightlji@gmail.com

There are some new kids on an old prestigious block in the city of Chatham.

Known as ‘Avenel,’ the fabled house located at 143 William Street has been purchased

by Steven and Connie Mannering.

Married in April this year, the newlyweds purchased the historically significant house and sold their respective heritage homes in St. Thomas and Sarnia, all in the same week.

“I don’t recommend doing that,” Steven joked, raising his eyebrows. “It was a lot.”

The pair of history lovers wanted their first matrimonial home to be historically exceptional.

“We chose it because it was stunning,” Connie told The Voice. “I have always lived in heritage homes.”

They didn’t know anyone in the city but took a leap of faith and made the move.

“Chatham is never where we thought we would end up,” Steven added, noting it was the “leading of the Lord that brought us to town.”

Steven, who is a salesman for an industrial supply company, is able to easily cover his

territory from his new residence.

The 7,800 square-foot dwelling, now divided into a fourplex, offers a bricks-and-mortar history lesson. Built in 1896, the property was has been owned by three generations of the William Gray family, which has played a prominent role in Chatham-Kent’s past.

The large, three-storey structure is an example of Queen Anne architecture, featuring a residence and carriage house.

Its unique features include an elaborate central entrance veranda; varied rooflines and a facade dominated by a central tower with dormer windows and finials.

The tower is described as French chateau inspired and has a Mansard roof. Still evident from the era are iron rings for tying horses and a steep step that in earlier times facilitated movement in and out of a carriage.

According to the Chatham-Kent Municipal Heritage Committee, William Gray and Sons owned and operated a carriage works factory.

At one point they employed more than 400 people and were the largest producer of carriages in Canada.

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The new owners of the prestigious Gray home on William Street were recently greeted by the Chatham-Kent Municipal Heritage Committee. Steve and Connie Mannering and daughter Madison were presented with a gift basket for purchasing the historical gem and making Chatham their new home. From left, CKMHC president Lindsay Swackhammer, member Kathy Smyth, real estate agent Gus Najjar, Mayor Darrin Canniff, Connie and Steve Mannering and Madison seated on the step attended the gathering.

Then, with the advent of the automobile, Robert Gray and his son William Murray took an interest, forming a partnership with Dallas Dort of Flint, Mich.

They developed the Gray-Dort automobile, which had two thriving factories.

Today the Chatham-Kent Museum has a Gray-Dort automobile in its collec-

Vaccine passports required in Ontario

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“Not everybody is happy,” Colby acknowledged, but he noted change has several phases.

Initial resistance is followed by gradual acceptance, he said, which leads to acceptance and then to societal anger that the rules weren’t adopted earlier.

Colby stressed the new vaccine passport does not stop the unvaccinated from accessing essential services.

He added that while he thinks Ontario’s passport

is a good program, he would like to see it expanded further to include staff manning the venues where the passport is required.

Chatham-Kent’s active cases of COVID-19 have continued to climb in the past two weeks.

Colby said all of the municipality’s COVID-19 current cases are in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people.

He said all of the cases are linked, with eight occurring in a congregate living setting.

tion and Stan Uher of Classic Coachworks in Blenheim continues to work on and preserve various Gray-Dort vehicles.

On behalf of the Chatham-Kent Municipal Heritage Committee, Mayor Darrin Canniff presented a gift basket to the new homeowners recently.

The Mannerings, along with daughter

Madison, plan on preserving the structure’s integrity for years to come.

Avenel, named after the Gray family’s ancestral land in Derbyshire in the United Kingdom, has been designated as significant under the Ontario Heritage Act. There are 6,000 buildings in the municipality that are more than 100 years old.

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Every year, we hold tree planting ceremonies for our each of our three tree parks: T.R.E.E.S. Park, Ridgetown, McKinlay Woodlands at CM Wilson Conservation Area and the McKinlay Memorial Forest at Merlin Conservation Area. We look forward to this opportunity to reconnect with families and the life-affirming honour of planting a tree in their loved one’s memories. This year, of course, will look a little bit different. While we will not be able to connect with all of you physically, we invite you all to reconnect in spirit. At 2:00pm on Sunday, September 12, 2021 we will be hosting the annual tree service on our website and on Facebook. We will be bringing families from all three tree parks together on one date, at one time. So while we are all distant, we can still be together.

We invite you to join us for this Moment of Remembrance. Together we can take a pause from the busyness of our days to connect and reflect as a community.

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Brackett, William ‘Bill’ James Edgar Breynaert, Joseph Marcel Brillinger, Eileen Mary Anna Brodie, Louise Brown, Clifford Brown, Mary Louise Bruette, Mary Anne Bunning, Mary Burk, Wayne Burke, Doris Lillian Burnett, Beatrice Burtch, Patrick Butler, Doris Marie Winnifred Butler, Maureen Butzer, John Cadotte, Bettie Calma, Vincente Campbell, Betty Campbell, Christine Campbell, Laverna Campbell, Madeline Campbell, Virginia Margaret ‘Jean’ Canniff, Mark Clayton Carnegie, Rachel Grace Caron, Irene Alphonsine Carroll, Hugh Joseph Michael Carver, Ronald Case, Catherine Cattoor, Auberte Celine Cazabon, Althea Patricia Chinnick, Irene Christner, Jeanine Clackett, Barbara Iona Clark, Agnes

Clark, Doug Clarke, Murray Richard Collins, Maggie Congo, Katie Cornhill, Jim Courneyea, Charles Anthony Couture, Clarence Gerald Cowell, Donna Cowell, Jack Coyle, Gordon Claire Coyne, Helen Craievich, Jake Crawford, Daniel Croteau, Kathleen Crow, William Crowe, Donald Crowston, Jean Cudmore, Marie Cuthbertson, Shirley Daniels, Tamara Michelle Dauphinais, Hank Davey, Wayne Davidson, Duncan Robert Davis, Agnes Dawson, David Dawson, Ellis Mac Dawson, Karen De Heer, Peter Deane, Thomas Frederick DeCook, Lisa DeGroot, Hilko Albertus Denike, Lee Ann Devereux, Peter Devereux, Rose Marie Devolder, Marisa Dieleman, Ann Dinga, Edith

Dinga, Maria Dodman, Pat Dos Santos, Maria Drury, Joseph Keith Duckworth, Murray Walter Dutka, Emily Ellis, Gladys ‘Pat’ Stewart Ellis, Harry Eveland, Dale Dennis Ferguson, Ronald Fisher, Reginald Albert Ford, David Forsten, Effie Foster, Violetta Marie Fournier, Joseph Franken, Evert ‘Ed’ Franklin, John Fysh, Mark Alan Gagner, Helen Galbraith, Freda Gale, Frederick Garlick, Emily Gawne, Harley Gazarek, Frances Gheorghiu, Victoria Gibson, Wanda Gilbert, Jean Frances Gillard, James Alan Giroux, Paul George Gleeson, Jean Goodal, Jerry Michael Goodburn, Brian Gore, Leonard Leroy Gosnell, Lloyd Edwards Goudreau, Margaret Grant, Gerald Gray, Lewis Grey, Beryl

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McCracken, John ‘Leslie’ McCracken, Mabel ‘Jean’ McCully, Mary Jane McKerrall, James Douglas McLaren, Douglas Sydney McLaren, Robert Angus McMahon, Matthew McNeill, Rod Meloche, Mary Ann ‘Molly’ Meyerink, Helene Miller, Robert Mitchell, Ken Mitchell, Lee Mitchell, Thomas ‘Tom’ George Monden, Johanna Monroe, Ronald Morden, Carolyn Morningstar, William Dewar Morrow, Glen Murray, Jean Murray, Tom Myers, Amanda Myslik, Barb Negri, Rosa Gina Newcombe, Lise Norman, Joyce Marilyn O’Hearn, Roseanne Sarah Olsen, Nelly Osterbrook, Bob Paquette, Danny Parker, Art Parker, Margaret ‘Peggy’ Rose Patterson, Gladys Patterson, Joyce Corinne Peltier, Pete

Petersen, David Peterson, Ronald John Petrie, Nancy Plouffe, May Ponniah, Canagam Postma, Trudy Price, Stephen Frederick Prime, Michael Race, Margaret Joan Rathwell, Shirley Anne Reddick, Bill Reinhardus, Ralph Renaud, Judy Reynolds, Paul Richie, Lionel Robert Riddell, Robert Rigsby, Margaret Isobel Rink, Rosemary Dorothy Ritchie, Art Robertson, Gordon Rodger, Thomas MacIntosh Roebuck, Dennis Ross, Robert ‘Bob’ Rossini, Barbara Jean Rowe, David Ruediger, Guenther Samways, Dianne Sawyer, Ila Marie Scheibli, Andy Schmidt, Neil Schweitzer, Riley Shanks, Donna Loraine Shaw, Dennis Craig Shaw, M. Pauline Shaw, Norman Shoemaker, Cherie Charlene Sims, John

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Shelter hike effort raises more than $10K

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Beginning in a heat wave and ending in a snowstorm, Chatham’s Amber Pinsonneault pushed past challenge after challenge to complete a gruelling mountain hike and raise money for the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre.

Pinsonneault, broker of record at Royal LePage Peifer Realty, took part in the Purcell Mountains Challenge for Shelter in British Columbia last month. It was a 100-kilometre, six-day trek through some extreme mountainous terrain.

Pinsonneault raised $10,505 in the process, with 80 per cent of that going to the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre, and the other 20 per cent to the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, which helps fund violence prevention and education initiatives across Canada.

But Pinsonneault wanted to see the local shelter received $10,000, so she topped up the total with $2,000 of her own money, bringing the total to $12,505.

To prepare, Pinsonneault donned a 30-pound backpack and attacked the hill at Kingston Park.

She knew it wouldn’t be enough, but was surprised at just how difficult the terrain was.

“It was harder than I was anticipating,” she said. “Every day was so different in terms of what we were walking on. The actual trek was up and down very steep paths.”

Even if she lived in a hilly part of Ontario, Pinsonneault doesn’t think it would have helped with her preparation. A full 30 percent of participants did not finish the hike.

“Unless you lived in B.C., there weren’t many ways you could prepare yourself for this,” she said. “I was able to finish it, but it was six very challenging days. I pushed myself way beyond what I thought I was capable

of.”

As hard as the trek was for Pinsonneault, she said her motivation was to think of for whom she was doing it.

“Every single morning before we left for our hike, we had stories from women who explained why they had to use a shelter and how it impacted their lives,” she said. “It was a reminder as to why we were doing this. Just to go out there with everything you need on your back and not knowing how long you’re going to be walking and what you are going to endure, you think about women who take what they can on their back and leave the house for safety. That brought a whole new meaning.”

She said she’s especially grateful to be in a solid marriage and to not worry about “the roof over my head and protecting my daughters.”

Pinsonneault said she wanted to thank members of the community who donated and provided words of encouragement.

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Amber Pinsonneault, broker of record for Royal LePage Peifer Realty, treks onward in the Purcell Mountains Challenge for Shelter recently. Her efforts raised in excess of $10,000.

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The pre-dinner virtual gathering will feature samplings of local beer from Red Barn Brewing Co. of Blenheim.

There’s also a wine and cheese tasting and performance by a local band.

Guests will receive a meal box for two people, complete with all of the elements to make their dinner party experience a night to remember, including fresh produce provided by local Chatham-Kent farmers as part of the required ingredients.

“We are so excited to bring this new event concept to our community” Mary Lou Crowley, president and CEO of CKHA Foundation, said in a media release. “With full-scale gala-style events still not taking place, we had to put our creativity to work to introduce something different that people could get excited about and still helps us raise funds for health care in Chatham-Kent.”

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Tune in to our Hearts Together for CK Hospice to hear the Vavoulis family’s hospice experience shared in loving memories of their husband and dad, Peter.

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Chatham-Kent Hospice officials spent the summer asking citizens to donate a day of hospice care for a resident and their family.

Residents responded. To date, the hospice has reached 83 per cent of its $110,000 goal – one month of Hospice care.

On Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. the hospice will host its second Hearts Together for CK Hospice live stream. It will feature some light-hearted, fun games and recognize the difference local support has made to hospice families; families like the Vavoulises.

“The worst moment for me was having him leave the house that he built with my mom, that we grew up in and all the memories that are here. But when we

drove up (to the hospice), a little bit of that pain subsided seeing the staff waiting for us. Everyone understood what we were going through,” Fannie Vavoulis stated.

One day of care for one family costs $362. By donating a day of care you can help residents and their families make the most of every day by supporting the care they need during a very difficult time.

This care not only includes pain and symptom management for the resident, but emotional and spiritual support for the resident and their loved ones.

Donations can be made at www.heartstogetherck.com, over the phone at 519354-3113 ext. 2403 or by mailing/dropping off a cheque to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation 34 Wellington St E., Chatham ON N7M 3N7.

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We recently held a thank-you dinner for the help relatives Jessie, Dale, Jaylyn and Jane have been giving us around the house with a few things, and it was a Big Green hit!

Yes, I fired up the Big Green Egg to cook the main course, and despite over-estimating the cooking time significantly, the meal was awesome.

But it started with a problem: I was not sure what to cook.

I went to one shop looking for perhaps brisket, but the smallest offering was nearly 12 pounds. We did not need that much meat.

Plus, I didn’t really want to do an overnight cook for this, and each time I’ve cooked brisket for day-of events, I’ve pulled it a little earlier than I wanted.

None of it was bad, but I have tasted better at the hands of others.

So, off to Schinkels’ Gourmet Meats I went, again, without knowing what I should cook.

A chat with Cory changed all that. I explained I wanted to cook something the day of the dinner. We looked at several longer cooking options before he steered me towards a decision I will never regret. They had New York striploin steaks on sale. He suggested getting a striploin roast. Sold!

We seasoned it nicely and marinated it overnight (Mary Beth’s the guru for this with red wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped garlic, rosemary, salt and fresh-cracked pepper.

The day of the dinner, we pulled it out of the fridge and added more flavour. I used Smokin’ Stampede seasoning on the roast as the rub. This is a President’s Choice product, chosen in no small part because Dale is from Calgary, home of the Stampede.

I rubbed all sides liberally with the seasoning, then heated the Egg up to 275 F and planned on cooking it for maybe three hours.

On it went, fat side up so the juices would flow around and through the meat as it cooked. I sat outside on a hot day, being sure to remain hydrated with local craft

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The roast, as mentioned, cooked faster than anticipated. I pulled it off at 130 F, not quite medium rare, but I wasn’t done.

The wonderful thing about the Big Green Egg is its versatility. After more than two and a half hours as a roasting oven, I turned it back into a barbecue, let it heat up to 500 F, and put the roast back on to reverse sear. After a few minutes a side, it was done.

Served with potatoes, carrots and asparagus, it was a hit with everyone.

I was worried what Dale would think of it, but after going back for seconds and thirds, I think he liked it!

This roast was as good as, if not better, than any prime rib we’ve done on the Egg. Less fat too.

I would certainly do it again.

On the road

Reader Donna-Jane Pollock recently penned a letter about the irate and impatient drivers around Chatham. She’s not wrong.

Pollock, who likes to walk to work, said drivers often don’t give pedestrians the right of

way, or complain that they aren’t basically running across the street.

And she mentioned how crazy it is trying to cross the street at the oddball intersection of Victoria Avenue, Thames Street, and Dover Street in Chatham.

It’s chaos.

I thought with the Third Street Bridge closed due to construction, people would see how rights of way work at this corner.

But impatient drivers at the end of Victoria think they have the right of way when there is no southbound traffic on Thames Street.

The only problem is many people heading north on Thames off the Fifth Street Bridge are turning onto Dover, not Victoria, which means they are cutting across the southbound lane. Since Thames is a through street, they get right of way. Except some folks coming off Victoria don’t seem to understand it.

I’ve lost track of how many times I have had to abort my turn as a chucklehead behind the wheel decided to pull out from Victoria Avenue right in front of me.

A police cruiser parked in the Community Futures/Economic Development parking lot, or at Dave’s Fix It Shop would have a field day handing out tickets. The cop would quickly get writer’s cramp.

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New York striploin roast, cooked on Bruce’s Big Green Egg. A fitting thank-you dinner.

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Community Events Thursday, September 9, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 6:00pm The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, September 18, 2021: • Saturday Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am.

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• Unifor Local 127 Retirees Meeting at 10:00am. 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm – 5:30pm Entertainment from 4:30pm-9:30pm T.B.A. Come check out our menu.

Everyone Welcome.

Friday, September 10, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are chicken parmesan or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Everyone Welcome.

• Kent Branch Of The Ontario Genealogical Society presents: Blubbin’ Crude: Early Oil in Kent County, at 7:00pm with Deanna Bullard, Museum Curator, to discuss the early oil industry in Kent County and the impact on the area and the settlers. This an online Zoom presentation which is free and open to all to join. Simply visit our Kent Branch website at www.kent. ogs.on.ca to register for this upcoming event.

Saturday, September 11, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm.

There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00p. – 5:30pm.

Entertainment by the D.A.M. Band from 4:30-9:30pm. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 6:00pm.

The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, September 16, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, September 17, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm with daily specials.

Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are Roast Beef or Fish & Chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, September 19, 2021: • The 2021 Terry Fox Virtual Run “One Day. Your Way” will take place in Chatham-Kent and around the world to raise money for cancer research.

Participants are asked to find a fun and safe version of “Your Way” to participate and help keep Terry Fox’s dream alive in this 41st anniversary year. Details available at www.terryfox.org.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00am– 6:00pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Daily specials.

Everyone Welcome.

Thursday, September 23, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 6:00p.m.

The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone Welcome.

Friday, September 24, 2021: • Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am– 9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm with daily specials.

Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are Liver and Onions or Fish & Chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Everyone Welcome.

Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-anon can help! Call leave message - 519-350-3462 Books For Children in Chatham-Kent - IMAGINATIONink is now collecting new and gently used books and donations. 1000 books are needed for gifting throughout Chatham-Kent.

Donations can be made by contacting Patricia at 519-676-8140 or email patriciablonde@teksavvy.com. Pick-up is available.

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ABUNDANT THANKS TO OUR LOCAL FARMERS Today we recognize the incredible contributions our local farmers make to our lives and economy. From food to fibre, the efforts of today’s agricultural industry are essential to the products we count on to feed, clothe and protect ourselves and our families each and every day.

Thanks to all those whose hard work, dedication and innovation in the field enrich our lives and keep our country growing!

Did you know . . . Chatham-Kent Has the #1 fresh water commercial fishing port in the world.

Is the #1 producer of tomatoes in all of Canada

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THE VARIOUS BENEFITS OF FARM-TO-TABLE

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ew things are more satisfying than biting into a fresh tomato right from the garden or seasoning a meal with herbs picked from a windowsill greenhouse. Restaurants recognize the value of such experiences, and more and more are relying on locally sourced products in their kitchens.

The farm-to-table movement is not new, but it has gained momentum as consumers become increasingly enamored with the flavour and environmental impact of locally sourced foods.

The following are some of the key benefits of farm-to-table.

Peak freshness and ripeness: Local produce ripens on the plant and can be harvested at the last possible minute before it turns up on a plate. This helps ensure that it contains the highest amount of nutrients and flavour. Food that has to travel further is often picked well before it is ready, ripening on the way to stores or other vendors.

Better for the environment: Food that needn’t travel far before reaching diners’ plates saves roughly 500 gallons of diesel fuel to haul produce a distance of 2,414 kilometres. This conserves fossil fuels and prevents harmful emissions from entering the atmosphere.

Supports neighbouring farms: Supporting farm-to-table restaurants and other eateries keeps business local in two different ways. It not only benefits local restaurants, but it also directly supports neighbouring farms, fisheries and other suppliers.

Accessibility to seasonal choices: Farm-to-table eating provides a wide variety of in-season foods. This can translate into tastier foods because they are grown and harvested during their optimal growing season.

Reduces factory farming: Farm-to-table and local farming can reduce reliance on large, profit-driven corporations that may focus on maximum production over animal health and welfare. Local farms may be more inclined to treat their animals well and institute sustainable practices.

Learn about the community: A person might live in an area and never know that a local vineyard is in the vicinity or that a producer of straight-from-the-hive honey is nearby. Exploring farm-to-table resources can open people’s eyes to local businesses doing great work in and around their communities.

Farm-to-table is a popular movement that people are embracing for various reasons.

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News

Repairs complete on Ridgetown Cenotaph

By Bird Bouchard Local Journalism Initiative The Ridgetown Independent

Construction to help with damage and repairs at the Ridgetown Cenotaph Park has been completed.

According to Brenda Goldhawk, president, Confederation Chapter IODE, the municipality does not own the park.

She said they work very hard to maintain the park for the good of the community. However, the park was in need of some repairs.

“Last summer, it was

brought to our attention that the cenotaph had lost its seal, stones are sinking, names are faded, and many other safety hazards were pointed out,” said Goldhawk. “When health and safety becomes an issue, I think that goes to the top of the list to be renovated.”

The IODE and the Royal Canadian Legion Ridgetown, Branch 243, partnered to complete this project to restore the cenotaph and all cement areas.

Goldhawk said they are reaching out requesting financial support. The total cost of the restoration

project is $30,500 plus tax.

However, $21,000 has already been raised by the Legion and the IODE. “This is a very important project for our community,” said Goldhawk.

“Our Cenotaph Park is ‘perhaps the most beautiful and peaceful memorial park in southern Ontario.’

Many gave their lives so that we can enjoy our freedom and our peace that we have today. And we certainly need to honour them.”

According to Goldhawk, the names on the monument have all faded, making it difficult to read.

Tom Klassen of Memorial Restorations and Adam Dangela of Concrete City hand paint the lead lettering on the monument.

forward by South Kent.

Coun. Clare Latimer who said the idea provides an alternative to landowners who want to protect forest areas against clear cutting long-term.

It would allow “immediate protection” for existing woodlots, Latimer told council recently.

If approved, the move

would be voluntary, with landowners making application through the municipality’s planning services department.

Latimer, who is against a tree-cutting bylaw for Chatham-Kent, said she’s not convinced such a bylaw will curb opportunists from exploiting the land.

Plus, she said, in the recent woodlot public engagement survey, less than 45 per cent of respondents said they were willing to allocate further tax dollars towards protecting land from tree cutting.

The new rezoning idea would allow landowners to “plan, manage and

Image courtesy Brenda Goldhawk

Woodlot protection idea coming to council

By Pam Wright pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A proposal that would allow woodlot owners to have their forest-covered property rezoned for protection free-of-charge will be brought before Chatham-Kent council Sept. 27.

The motion was put

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protect their property as true stewards of their own land,” Latimer explained, allowing them to not just “talk the talk, but walk the talk.”

South Kent. Coun. Anthony Ceccacci, who spoke in favour of the proposal, said it’s an opportunity for collaboration and will be useful

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in gauging support for woodlot preservation.

As a woodlot owner himself, East Kent Coun.

John Wright said he welcomed the idea 100 per cent.

“I’d like to be one of the first to sign up,” he told the meeting.

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