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By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Ontario health critic Frances Gelinas doesn’t mince words when asked about Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls’ very public stance against the COVID-19 vaccine.

“This is a man in a position of power who is undermining public health

measures,” Gelinas told The Chatham Voice in an interview last week. “It’s an abuse of power and is basically destroying belief and faith in public health.”

The veteran NDP Nicklebelt MPP made the comments following Nicholls recent ouster from the PC caucus by Premier Doug Ford after he refused the shot.

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Are C-K councillors vaccinated?

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Chatham-Kent council was expected to discuss a municipal employee vaccine policy at its Sept.

13 council meeting Monday night. Ahead of that discussion, The Voice reached out to all members of Chatham-Kent council asking for voluntary disclosure of their vaccination status and

to explain the reasons behind their decisions.

The request was made via e-mail and answers appear in the order they were received.

South Kent Coun. Clare Latimer has been double vaccinated since June. As a long-time community health-care provider, Latimer said it’s not out of the ordinary to expect/ accept the need for vaccination to “protect myself, my family and my

clients.”

West Kent Coun. Mark Authier did not disclose his vaccination status to The Voice, but noted he would reveal it at Monday’s regular council meeting if asked to do so.

North Kent Coun. Jamie McGrail has been double vaxxed since July 7 because she is listening to the science.

“My reasoning is that I want to be part of the solution and hopefully

to be able to travel in the near future,” McGrail said. “I choose to listen to our health officials within Canada and I am going to let them guide me through the pandemic.”

Mayor Darrin Canniff is also fully immunized and proud of it, saying simply he wanted to be “part of the solution.” Like everyone else, he had to wait for his age group to open up.

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by NDP’s health critic

fight against the Delta variAvoiding the immuniza- ant, our government will tion also cost Nicholls his never waver in our commitrole as Deputy Speaker of ment to do what’s necessary the House, which in 2020, to keep people safe, protect earned him an annual salary our hospitals and minimize of $147,178. disruptions to busiThe base salary for nesses. We encourage an MPP is $108,000.

MPP Nicholls to do Since his expulwhat millions of Onsion, Nicholls has tarians have already continued to speak done: get vaccinated.” out against getNicholls did not ting the jab and the return requests for soon-to-be adopted comment by press vaccine passport. time.

He continues to reAn MPP for more Rick Nicholls fer to the COVID-19 than 10 years, Gelivaccine as an “exnas worked in health perimental drug” and re- care for 25 years before runcently appeared in a 13-min- ning for the legislature. She ute video on Rumble, which said it’s really hard to watch in turn appeared on the ex- Nicholls and Independent treme right wing, often con- MPP Randy Hillier tear troversial, Rebel News plat- down public health policies. form.

“The message is amplified The message from Nicholls when it comes from an electoffers his take on the vaccine ed official,” Gelinas added. and tells those who reject the “This pandemic has gone on shot they are not alone, add- too long and we all want this ing they will be offered help to go away.” if they reach to out to him via The health critic believes e-mail. vaccines are the way out of As part of the story The the COVID-19 crisis.

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rent COVID-19 policies. She added the government could counter the anti-mask, anti-COVID-19 vaccine messages by making a statement to the public.

Chatham-Kent Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Colby has repeatedly stated that mRNA vaccines are not experimental as they are fully tested and approved.

“These are facts and there is no controversy about this among scientific and medical authorities,” Colby said recently.

Colby said it “speaks volumes” that 90 per cent of new covid cases are in unvaccinated people, putting hospital ICUs at risk of being overwhelmed with sick COVID patients.

As for vaccine passports, Colby said it is hardly a new concept, as we have had mandatory vaccines for school and travel for decades.

Canada is a democracy, Colby stressed, adding the vast majority of people support having a vaccination certification program to encourage people to get the shot.

“Governments have the responsibility to keep people safe,” Colby added.

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A tribute to a Thamesville gear head

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Art Kemp’s friends are convinced the long-time community builder was smiling down from heaven Saturday.

The day marked the first-ever Art Kemp Memorial Car Show, put together to honour one of Thamesville’s favourite sons who passed away earlier this year.

“It’s a chance to get together and honour our friend,” said Brad Smith of the Thamesville Sertoma Club, adding Kemp, a life member of the club, was “gone too soon” at age 64.

Brad’s wife Susan, who helped organize the event in just three week’s time, said support for the event was overwhelming, giving people an opportunity to visit and

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Junior Leslie, Anna Smith and Junior’s daughter Grace Leslie stroll down the main drag taking a look at the many cars on display in Thamesville during the inaugural Art Kemp Memorial Car Show.

see friends for the first time in a long while.

Thamesville’s Threshing Festival and its Back to the Future event have been cancelled because of COVID-19 for two years in a row.

“It’s a way for the community to come together,” Susan explained, adding Kemp was a familiar face in town and always ready to lend a hand no questions asked.

Kemp was also a full-on

gear head, which is why his friends chose a car show as a means to honour him.

Kemp’s friends got together and fired up two of his collector cars Saturday morning, including a

1966 Mustang Coupe and a 1989 724 Cavalier, for display in the show.

Wayne Doskas, a lifelong friend of Kemp, said the tremendous show of support for the event could mean it will be-

come an annual event.

The show was a joint effort between the Thamesville Improvement Association and the Thamesville Sertoma Club.

West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan, who also works in health care, is fully vaccinated to “support her community,” adding that even if she contracts COVID-19, her symptoms will be lessened, thereby reducing the chance of hospitalization. She also doesn’t want to put vulnerable family members at risk.

“In a nation where public health care is part of our values, we need to collectively take action to protect our health system,” Harrigan explained.

South Kent Coun. Trevor Thompson also has both his shots. He believes in public health medicine and said we only need to

look to the past for proof.

“Take a walk through Maple Leaf Cemetery,” Thompson advised. “Before vaccines and modern medicine, we used to stack human bodies like cordwood; human suffering, from hell to breakfast.”

Chatham Coun. Brock McGregor is another councillor who has received both shots of the vaccine. The naturopathic doctor said he did it to protect his family, community and the people he works closely with.

“Equitable access and use of vaccination is a key component in improving outcomes, controlling the spread of COVID-19 and

minimizing the impact the pandemic has on our community,” McGregor said. “Like everyone, I look forward to the end of the pandemic and a return to normal.”

Chatham Coun. Marjorie Crew has both her shots.

“I am fully vaccinated,” she said. “I eagerly got the vaccine to protect my family, my friends and my community. I trust the science behind it,” Crew explained. “I believe that the vaccine is one of the best tools that we have to beat the virus.”

Wallaceburg Coun. Aaron Hall got his first and second mRNA doses as soon as he was eligible

in the spring, saying he based his decision on advice from WHO and medical officers of health at all levels.

“I believe vaccination against the COVID-19 virus is the best way to protect my community, my family and myself.”

Increasing our vaccination rates is the ticket out of the pandemic, Hall noted, adding he encourages everyone to “roll up their sleeve to receive the shot.”

South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci, who also

works in the health-care sector with seniors, said he’s been fully immunized for quite a while as he qualified for the vaccine early because of his job.

“As soon as I was able to get it, I got it,” Ceccacci said. “I work in a highrisk setting and it was the most responsible thing to do to protect my team and seniors I work with. Plus, I want to keep my friends and family as safe as possible.”

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He received his first shot of Pfizer at the Bradley Centre clinic in May. “I only wish I could have got it sooner,” Canniff said.

Wallaceburg Coun. Carmen McGregor received her vaccine within days of her eligibility. As a member of the CK Public Board of Health, and the South Western representative of Local Public Health Agencies at the regional level, McGregor is committed to the facts.

“I believe fully in the science that has been provided by WHO and our medical officers of health, both federally and provincially.”

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“I felt it was my duty.”

Chatham Coun. Doug Sulman is another elected official who got his shots as soon as he was able.

“I was double vaxxed as soon as I could be,” Sulman said, adding if a booster becomes available he’ll be signing up for that too.

The veteran councillor explained that he got the COVID-19 vaccine for the same reason he gets the flu shot every year.

“It just makes sense,” Sulman said. “It’s preventative medicine. It was my personal decision.”

Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy declined to offer his vaccination status, as he believes the decision is a “personal” one, adding he “will keep his status private in the interest of confidentiality. I respect the decision that anyone makes,” Bondy said.

North Kent Coun. Joe Faas is another councillor who got double vaxxed at the earliest possible moment. As chair of the Chatham-Kent Board of Health, Faas said it up to health-care representatives to “lead by example.

“I believe immunization is the best defense against COVID-19,” Faas said, noting vaccines have worked well in the past against the scourge of horrifying illnesses such as tuberculosis and polio. “I believe it is the right thing to do and the way out of the pandemic.”

Chatham Coun. Karen Kirkwood-Whyte said she and her husband became fully immunized as soon as they could. The Chatham-Kent Board of Health member said it is up to leaders in the community to set an example for others.

East Kent Coun. John Wright said he and his wife also got their shots as soon as they were eligible.

“I got vaccinated because it’s the right thing for me,” Wright said, adding he has employees and council responsibilities that put him in close contact with others and he wants everyone to be safe.

East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonneault said he did not want to comment as he considers vaccine status to be a private matter.

Chatham Coun. Amy Finn could not be reached for comment.

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Double-vaxx deadline set at CKHA

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has unveiled its new vaccination policy and all employees will be required to be fully immunized by Oct. 31.

Working in conjunction with other hospitals in the region, the hospital is looking to bolster the safety of organization and the public against COVID-19.

“Vaccination is our best defense against this highly contagious virus and the best effort to lessen the impact of a fourth wave which is upon us,” alliance president and CEO Lori Marshall explained.

Marshall said senior management has been working

with staff on both sides of the vaccine issue, adding the conversations have been very professional.

Of the 17 people hospitalized at CKHA with COVID-19 as of Monday, only two were fully vaccinated.

Three people are in ICU, but not on ventilators.

Six staff are off due to contracting COVID or potentially being exposed.

In order to be protected by the Oct. 31 deadline, unvaccinated staff must receive their first dose in the two-dose series by Sept. 18, with a second dose no later than Oct. 17.

Employees that have not provided a valid exemption will have their employment terminated if shots are not complete, and professional

staff will see their privileges suspended on an immediate mid-term basis.

Anyone who is not presently vaccinated is required to complete a mandatory education module on the COVID-19 vaccine unless a medical exemption is provided.

The hospital is mandating all new hires, students, volunteers, board of health members, and contractors are now required to be double vaxxed.

The enhanced vaccine measures are supported by the Ontario Medical Association, and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.

As of Sept. 10, 86 per cent of CKHA employees were fully immunized.

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Chatham-Kent’s housing market slowed down in August, as inventory levels continued to rise.

However, “slowed down” translates to three fewer homes sold than the same month a year ago, which is the best August on record. A total of 159 units changed hands last month, tying the number of homes sold in 2007 as the second highest August on record.

Home sales are about 8.5 per cent higher than the five-year average.

On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled a re-

cord 1,229 units over the first eight months of the year. This was a significant increase of 40.5 per cent from the same period in 2020.

“Sales activity continued to post strong gains, but realtors are still very concerned that new home buyers are being priced out of the market,” said Laura Tourangeau, president of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR). “While we saw an uptick in overall inventory last month, overall supply is still trailing far behind demand, and as a result, prices continue to post new records. Hous-

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ing should be a right, not a luxury for the people of Chatham-Kent.”

The number of new listings saw a substantial gain of 31.6 per cent from August 2020. There were 229 new residential listings in August 2021. This was the largest number of new listings added in the month of August in more than a decade.

The average price

of homes sold in August 2021 was a record $429,198, up by 32.1 per cent from August 2020.

The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $405,621, an increase of 34.4 per cent from the first eight months of 2020.

The dollar value of all home sales in August 2021 was $68.2 million, a sizable gain of 29.7 per

cent from the same month in 2020. This was also a new record for the month of August.

New listings were 26.8

per cent above the fiveyear average and 28.9 per cent above the 10-year average for the month of August.

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Public officials This newspaper has encouraged our local MPP to get vaccinated, and is now listing which municipal councillors have been vaccinated.

That might not sit well with some people.

We offer no apologies.

As political figures elected by the public, these people have to be held accountable to the people they represent.

In Rick Nicholls’ case, the Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP opted to quit the provincial Conservative caucus rather than receive vaccinations against COVID-19.

That’s his right as an individual. But we argued that as a Member of Provincial Parliament elected by the people of Chatham-Kent–Leamington, he has duties to those people as their representative.

More than 75 per cent of adults in Chatham-Kent are now double vaccinated against the illness. In Nicholls’ age group, that number climbs to 91 per cent.

Public health officials at all levels encourage largescale vaccinations, hailing this as the way to limit the spread of COVID-19 and the long-term health impacts, even deaths, to some people.

But Nicholls said no.

And now, as we asked our municipal councillors if they have been jabbed against COVID-19, not all answered us, nor did everyone disclose their state of vaccination. These people were expected to look at a proposal for all municipal staff to be vaccinated Monday evening. It could include verbiage on possible termination for people who decline to receive the vaccine.

That’s what Chatham-Kent Health Alliance employees face, while Ontario public service employees must be vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing.

If councillors are willing to put guidelines in place for municipal employees – and we are not saying that was a done deal, as the decision was not known at press time – should they not face the same guidelines? They deal with the public and attend various functions on behalf of the municipality. They should protect others from the virus in any way possible.

And if they believe their personal health information in this case should remain private, well, tell that to all the public employees who must be double vaccinated.

Public health officials at the federal, provincial and municipal level stress the vaccines are safe and proven. Listen to the experts, not someone sitting in their basement watching YouTube videos from questionable sources.

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Rules changed many years ago Editor: Kudos to the letter in the Aug. 19 Chatham Voice from Donna-Jane Pollock inquiring, “When did the rules change?”

This had to do with pedestrians crossing intersections on their illuminated signal. Donna, the rules seem to have been changed for years.

I am a fairly avid walker, and have been to the police authorities a few times over a few years.

It seems they even don’t want to know or can’t be bothered.

Before the Third Street Bridge was out, and way back when, to cross either way at Third Street and King Street on that corner, one took their life in their own hands to get across, and it’s right opposite the police station.

So, Donna, it seems if someone gets killed or

badly, hurt we might get something done about.

I really believe since COVID-19 some drivers have gotten worse. I had an issue occur with me more than a month ago. I do believe I had good cause.

The media didn’t make it known; even our own local MPP did not follow up on it. His office just said to phone the company and say it’s bad for business

with a city like Chatham.

I could get no help on the subject at any of the resources, but hopefully it is now in the hands of the Human Rights Tribunal.

There needs to be something done about people’s actions. Seems the older one gets, the worse it is. It should be the opposite.

Yes, Donna, it seems we have a right to be a little whiner.

Ruth Draper Chatham

C-K council ignoring public input Editor: If you won’t abide by the answer, don’t ask the question.

Most of your readers should be aware that our city commissioned a survey to determine public support of council’s desire to enact a tree cutting bylaw. A key question

in the survey asked if the responder would agree with spending tax dollars on this issue, and less than 45 per cent said yes.

Yet our council continues to review recommendations that will clearly

cost millions.

Regardless of where you stand on the bylaw issue, ask yourself if you really want a council that will solicit public input and then clearly ignore it because they didn’t get the an-

swer they wanted.

No matter what they may say, council does not have a public mandate to proceed down the path they are going.

Larry Yott Chatham

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2021 Federal Election – Meet the Candidates David Epp, Dan Gelinas, Greg Hetherington, Conservative New Democrats Liberal

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With Election Day just around the corner, Conservative Party of Canada candidate Dave Epp continues his efforts to better Chatham-Kent.

Epp was first elected as the Conservative Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent–Leamington in 2019 and has served on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture.

The politician is a third-generation family farmer from the Leamington area who has also served as the Ontario and Québec Regional Representative of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a member of the Municipal Committee of Adjustment, Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council; Leamington Flyers Hockey Club Board of Directors, as well as having served as Chairman of Agricorp, Ontario Process Vegetable Growers, and Ontario Tomato Research Institute. In addition, he

New Democratic Party candidate Dan Gelinas is ready to ensure Chatham-Kent–Leamington has a strong, progressive voice in Ottawa.

Gelinas has been a political organizer with the NDP since the late 1970s and has organized 42 federal, provincial and municipal elections across Canada.

An experienced worker in the auto sector, he said he has spent his life fighting to help make his community a better place for everyday people. He believes Canadians need a government in Ottawa that will make life more affordable and support our communities.

Gelinas said he is ready to fight by protecting jobs for workers in the agricultural and auto sector. He believes we must invest in good local infrastructure, including high-speed Internet connectivity and good health services at home.

A Thamesville area native is hopeful of gaining your vote in the next federal election.

Liberal Party of Canada candidate Greg Hetherington was born in Orford Township on a farm outside of Thamesville, where he spent 20 years with his family farming.

Hetherington attended Ridgetown High School and spent several years living in Ridgetown. He is married and has two kids.

Currently, Hetherington owns a small media company called Five Amigos Broadcasting, which owns four radio stations, including CKXS Radio.

The candidate said he enjoys being involved in the community and has helped support and fundraise more than 1,000 events over the past 35 years.

His priorities include strengthening the middle class, protecting people’s health, supporting agriculture, protecting the environment, and building a more equal Canada.

Hetherington is also an advocate for health care and has spent more than 20 years on the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation Board as well as 10 years with the Children’s Treatment Centre Board, helping to raise millions of dollars for both organizations.

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has been an active member of numerous other community and agricultural organizations across Chatham-Kent—Leamington for many years.

Epp and his wife Charlene reside in Leamington and are proud parents of four grown daughters.

According to Epp, Canada’s Conservatives will introduce the Canada Job Surge Plan to get Canadians back to work once the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ends.

“An O’Toole government will pay at least 25 per cent of the salary of net new hires for six months after CEWS expires,” said Epp.

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A proud father of seven, Gelinas has served on the Windsor Emancipation Committee Board Member and supported the LGBTQI2S+ community. He believes he can help build a future where racism, discrimination, homophobia, and transphobia have no place in Canada.

Gelinas said when it comes to recovering from the effects of a global pandemic, small and medium-size businesses will need all the help they can get from governments in their effort to recover.

“Recovery is dependent on getting women back to work, but without good childcare, it won’t happen,” said Gelinas. “The NDP will invest $20 million over four years to make universal child care a reality.”

He added that the NDP would put a long-term hiring bonus in place to pay the employer portion of EI and CPP for new and rehired staff.

As part of his plan, Gelinas added he is ready to make life more affordable by ensuring everyone can access dental care, vision care, and prescription medication with their health card, opposed to their credit card.

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Epp believes that under the current government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the economy is experiencing high unemployment.

“As the pandemic wanes and the recovery begins, Conservatives will incentivize people getting back to work instead of paying people to stay home,” said Epp. He said his government would extend CEBA-like loans capped at $200K, with up to 25 percent forgivable.

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issues, Hetherington said giving financial support during the tough times caused by COVID-19 was paramount. He claims the Liberal plan was fast and effective.

“We had to make money available quickly for families and businesses or we could have faced a serious market collapse. Our 75-per-cent wage subsidy for businesses assisted many companies and small businesses, and the 60,000 dollars in partially forgivable loans assisted many also.”

According to Hetherington, going forward, the government needs to remove the stimulus and get people back to work.

He added the government needs to do more to help families with childcare.

Many of our families can’t get ahead paying hundreds of dollars for childcare,” said Hetherington. “Our plan of $10 childcare will help families leave the financial support and see that they can now get ahead and get back to work.”

Liz Vallee, People’s Party

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Liz Vallee is honoured to be representing the People’s Party of Canada as the candidate in Chatham-Kent—Leamington.

She said she wants to help her community regain freedom and help people across C-K–L “get their lives back.”

Vallee, who was born and raised in Chatham-Kent, is married and a mother to a 12-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl. She is a personal trainer and has also competed locally, pro-

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Vallee was “deeply troubled” by the government “overreach” through the past 18 months.

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Green Party of Canada candidate Mark Vercouteren is proud to run for the third time in his hometown of Chatham-Kent as the Green Party candidate for the Chatham-Kent—Leamington riding.

Vercouteren was born and raised in Chatham-Kent. He moved back in 2012 with his wife of over 14 years. He has received a Bachelor of Applied Math and a Bachelor of Physics from the University of Waterloo.

He has several years of experience in customer service, food service and worked for several farmers over the years, including at his parent’s fruit stand and greenhouse business.

Vercouteren said his campaign focuses on the big picture and on promoting local food.

“Big-picture thinking, sustainability, and supporting local businesses are key for a good economy and environment,” said Vercouteren.

According to Vercouteren, it is necessary to use an economic stimulus to help the country recover and use it as an opportunity to build an economy that can deal with any additional disruptions.

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He added that the Green Party also believes that an annual guaranteed income will streamline the current system and provide an important buffer for any future economic disruptions.

“If it were in place, it would have reduced the impact of COVID on people and businesses,” added Vercouteren.

He added there needs to be an examination of any regulations that hinder local businesses allowing them to recover more easily from the pandemic.

“We can cover the cost of this by eliminating tax loopholes for big business and the wealthy,” said Vercouteren.

He added this allows for the ability to access dead money that provides “no benefit” to the economy and does not create jobs.

“We can create a fairer tax system that will allow us to deal with the existing and any future crisis,” said Vercouteren.

Liz Vallee, PPC

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She decided to join the PPC to ensure people are provided with a true voice in parliament.

In March of 2021, Vallee became frustrated with the government’s approach to COVID-19 and the use of lockdowns. She added she believes this undermined people’s basic rights and freedoms.

“The government’s economic response to COVID has been a complete failure,” said Vallee. “The government not only failed small businesses, but they also targeted small businesses and shut them down with rules that never made sense.”

Vallee said she believes

the government has used COVID-19 as an excuse to rip up the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“Everyone has the right to earn a living, and the People’s Party of Canada favours a balanced approach to COVID-19,” said the candidate. “We believe the same safety measures should apply to all businesses regardless of size.”

Vallee said the government continues to use fear to induce compliance with rules that are illogical. She said while financial support must be offered to businesses that have suffered, that means real support for people in need.

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Blast zone cleanup in Wheatley complete

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has announced that the clean up of debris within the immediate area of 15 Erie St. N. in Wheatley is complete.

Tons of debris was cleaned up and taken away in large disposal bins last week as investigators continue to search for the hydrogen sulphide gas leak that has eluded them so far.

A media call held last Thursday cleared up some rumours and speculation about the future of the remaining Erie Street North buildings in that area.

“The structural integrity of buildings in the vicinity of the blast has not been determined as of yet,” C-K CAO Don Shropshire said. “Municipal officials will take

the appropriate action regarding structures when it is safe to do so.”

Shropshire warned that people sharing photos and speculating on social media as to the future of the block are hindering the investigation.

“We count on the media to get our message out and we trust them to do so,” he said. “Facebook rumours cannot be trusted.”

He reiterated his pleas for everyone to stay away until the leak is found and dealt with.

The debris that filled the street and nearby alleys has been taken away with precautions taken due to possible asbestos and other contaminants in the old buildings.

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A fundraising fish fry raised more than $23,000 to aid the Wheatley Disaster Relief Fund on Sunday at Two Creeks Conservation Area. Cars were lined along both sides of Kent Road 1 as the parking lots at Two Creeks overflowed with patrons. A new band called Wheatley Band Together played tunes on the Two Creeks stage, with several local businesses supplying all of the food, utensils and volunteers to cook and package the food. More than 600 people were fed when all was said and done.

A strong odour drifted through many parts of Wheatley on Sept. 11, prompting speculation that the gas leak had returned, but gas level monitors detected no gas. It was eventually blamed on lake inversion, which happens when the warm surface water cools quickly and the warm water underneath rises to the surface.

Municipal officials were busy on the weekend going door-to-door in the village, answering questions and giving out pertinent information to residents.

Meanwhile, the community continues to wrap its

arms around those residents directly affected by the blast.

The reception centre at Wheatley Arena is approaching 200 visits from 100 unique households.

The centre is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

Anyone in need can call 519-351-8573 and ask to speak to a Wheatley Crisis Case Manager. After hours, you can call 519354-6628.

About 25 residents remained in accommodations provided by the municipality as of Friday.

RBC has set-up a mobile bank in the Wheatley Arena parking lot with bank employees on-site

during regular business hours.

Adamson Guardian Drugs is operating out of the Thomson Guardian Drugs location in Leamington. Wheatley customers should still call the Wheatley number at 519825-4111.

Wheatley mail is still being handled in Leamington until further notice.

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The GoFundMe page set up by Lauren Anderson and Kim Grant has more than doubled its goal by raising over $40,000 for the Disaster Relief Fund.

The Wheatley Strong fish fry on Sunday was a huge success with parked cars overflowing onto Kent Road 1 as locals gathered to help the cause.

As investigators continue their efforts to find and solve the gas leak issue, the people of Wheatley and surrounding area continue their efforts to come together as one.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

COVID creeping into C-K schools

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

COVID-19 cases are again rearing up in Chatham-Kent schools, putting a halt to face-to-face learning for a number of students and staff.

As of Monday, a total of six Chatham-Kent schools were affected, including McNaughton Avenue Public School; Tecumseh Public School; Victor Lauriston Public School; John McGregor Secondary School; Chatham-Kent Secondary School; and St. Anne Catholic School in Blenheim.

The first case in an unvaccinated student with the virus occurred two days into the school year at John McGregor, with a second student at the school now testing positive.

Two cases were confirmed at Victor Lauriston, according the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) webpage, as well as McNaughton, with the other schools having one case apiece.

As of press time it was unknown how many students and staff were isolating in relation to a possible exposure. CK Public Health will contact the parents or caregivers of a child that could be exposed if they are deemed to be at risk.

As of Monday the total number of active cases in the municipality rose to 140, with three active outbreaks.

In a municipal press conference last week, the education directors from Chatham-Kent’s two largest school boards expressed relief about returning to in-person learning.

According to St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) director Deb Crawford, a recent tour of local schools

showed students and staff were complying with safety protocols.

Her comments were echoed by LKDSB director of education John Howitt, who said it was “wonderful” for everyone to be back in the classroom.

However, the hope may be fizzling in light of Monday’s setback.

Chatham-Kent Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Colby has said the stability of the coming school year lies in the number of people who step up to get the shot.

In a related matter, three Chatham-Kent high schools have been chosen to take part in a Ministry of Education pilot project whereby students are given take-home rapid antigen test kits if they have been identified as part of a high-risk cohort or a close contact of a case.

Ursuline College Chatham, Tilbury District Secondary School and Ridgetown District High School are part of the experiment, but the kits have yet to arrive.

In the meantime, CK Public Health is working hard to vaccinate students and their families by holding pop-up clinics at high schools across the district.

On Sept. 17, an afternoon clinic will be held at Ridgetown District High School from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for students and families and open to the general public from 4 to 7 p.m.

On Sept. 18, the Bradley Centre in Chatham will receive any member of the general public for the shot from 9 a.m. to noon.

Next week, clinics will be held at high schools in Blenheim, Dresden, Chatham and Wallaceburg.

For a full list of clinic details please visit the CK Public Health webpage at https://ckphu.com/

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The Arts

Art serves to help principal destress

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

Wherever Jennifer Goodal is creating art – that’s her happy place.

This year, the walls of the heritage barn at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area south of Chatham became her canvas as part of a revamp of the historical building.

“It brings me joy,” Goodal told The Chatham Voice in a recent interview.

“It’s like a meditation to me. I get in the zone and time disappears.”

The Ridgetown area resident, who works as an elementary school principal in Wallaceburg, said creating art is a “de-stresser” for her.

The Chatham native has been doing art ever since she can remember. She recalls sitting at the kitchen table, drawing princesses and making up the accompanying stories as she went along.

Her mother still has

those drawings framed.

Although she has many irons in the fire, designing labels for different craft beer at the Red Barn brewery, as well as creating intricate mandalas, Goodal found herself helping out at C.M. Wilson this summer.

She’s created a large painting of a Great Horned Owl in the building’s loft, a variety of sketches of native birds on log medallions, paintings of trees and a quote in flowing cursive from legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold.

It reads: “On motionless wing they emerge from lifting mists, sweep a final arc of sky and settle.”

All are mounted on wood, in keeping with the building’s rustic tones.

Goodal’s creations are the cherry on top of a project by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority to spruce up the former Raleigh Township barn that’s more than 150 years old.

Over the winter, authority workers built a loft and added stairs and stand-up bar areas, built with natural or repurposed wood.

New lights have been strung up throughout, adding to the ambience of the wooden structure.

The barn, owned at one time by farmer Horace Stenton, was moved to the conservation area, timber by timber in 1972.

It’s said to be one of the first barns built in Raleigh Township, made of native elm and oak.

Assembled by a barn framer, the wood was felled by crosscut saw and hewed with a chopping axe and a broad axe, built in the mortise and tenon method, with the wood held together by oak pins.

The LTVCA rents the barn out for weddings and special occasions during the spring, summer and fall.

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Artist Jennifer Goodal showcases one of her pieces of work in the heritage barn at C.M. Wilson Conservation area.

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histories of the Black experience and uses Vancouver’s Black entertainment industry from the 1940s to the 1970s as its focal point and muse.

Bowen, a 2020 Governor General Award winner, explores the history of the community as a way to investigate the complex nature of race relations in Canada.

Bowen is a friend of the Thames gallery, having shown in the area several times.

She is celebrated for her ability to weave family history and documents into personal, emotive and truthful stories, rich with fact and poetry.

In light of a recent rise in social justice issues in society, the exhibit provides a deeper insight into the Black experience.

To ensure safety for all, please book your visit at least 24 hours in advance at www.chatham-kent.ca/ TAG. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Brewing up a storm

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Business

Red Barn sales shatter their projections up with demand and was able to open their patio this past spring, until one Red Barn Brewing Co. is staff member tested posfinally officially open for itive for COVID-19. So they shut down for a time business.

The South Kent craft to ensure everyone was brewery opened its doors safe, and reopened again.

But finally, they held a to the public on the weekend, letting people inside bit of a celebration on the the tasting room, as well weekend showcasing all as letting them enjoy the the brewery has to offer.

Opening a new business open-air patio. in the midThe brewdle of the ery has been “By our first anniverCOVID-19 open in some form sary, we had sold more p a n d e m i c has provor another than 100,000 cans of en to be a since July beer. We had anticichallenge, 1 of 2020, pated selling 18,000 the owners but with cans.” said.

But COVID-19 - Red Barn’s Denny Vervaet not in all restrictions, ways one the vision of owners Denny and Sandy might expect.

Where some businesses Vervaet and Dan English saw a drop in sales, the has been a bit distorted.

Initially, they sold beer opposite occurred at Red right out of their brewing Barn. Sandy Vervaet said room, and were other- their initial sales projecwise closed to the public. tions were shattered. Her That is, they sold their husband agreed.

“By our first anniversary initial batch for all of two days, as high sales drained (July 1, 2021), we had sold more than 100,000 cans of them of all their beer.

The brewing team went beer. We had anticipated back to work to try to keep selling 18,000 cans,” DenBy Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

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Sandy and Dennis Vervaet, who along with Sandy’s brother Dan English own Red Barn Brewing Co., are all smiles as they finally held their grand opening. Despite the pandemic, the first year of operation saw the South Kent brewery sell more than five times as many cans of beer as they’d expected.

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The huge sales numbers gave the company new problems. Denny said they had to rapidly expand to keep up with demand, replacing several

brewing tanks with larger ones.

“We also have a canning line which we never expected to have,” he added. “We’ve blown through our cooler wall

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Sandy said it’s been a

different than expected experience, but the owners are happy where things are going.

“I love it. I’m so glad we did this. But it’s been a journey,” she said.

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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 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Tonight’s specials are roast beef or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Everyone welcome.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. will be a pork tenderloin dinner with a baked potato, vegetable, coleslaw and a bread roll for $12. Dine-in supper will be at 5:30pm and pickups at 6pm. Please call daily from 1:00pm - 4:00pm to place your order.

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. This will be a TAKE OUT only.

• 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.

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.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild meets via zoom on the third Wednesday of every month. Everyone is welcome to join us, including non-members.

Non-members will pay a $5 fee per meeting and can enjoy our presentations, guest speakers and all of the other fun at our meeting. Our membership fee is $50 per year and this entitles you to our Newsletter and all of our regular meetings free of charge. You are welcome to contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www.ckquiltguild.com to get more information

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Fun Stuff

Thursday, September 23, 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.

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 4:00pm – 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.

Saturday, September 25, 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 5:3pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm – 5:30pm. Unity Station will be playing from 4:30-9:30pm.

Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

Wednesday, September 29, 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 30, 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.

Friday, October 1, 2021: • Chatham-Kent Public Library is celebrating one year of our “Trivia Night” program with the “Trivia Night: Tournament of Champions”. This virtual tournament will take place from October 4 to 29. Participants will receive a new quiz by email each week. At the end of the tournament, the top scorers will be entered into a draw for a prize. The prize must be picked up at a CKPL branch.

Registration is required. Participants must be registered by October 1 to be eligible for the tournament. To register, search “trivia tournament” at search. ckpl.ca or contact Ask CKPL by phone at 519-354-2940 or by email at cklibrary@ chatham-kent.ca.

Saturday, October 2, 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. This will be a TAKE OUT only.

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Sudoku 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

Puzzle answers found on page 15

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Classifieds

Lost Lost: Large dark bag. Dropped off scooter between KFC & Keil Dr. Bridge. All ID, Cellphone in pink case, inhaler, etc. If found please call 519397-1140 or drop off at Shoppers.

Business Rental

Bar Restaurant for Rent. Sombra, Ontario. Indoor/Outdoor patio. Licensed, turn key, sleeping accommodations. Available now. 905-616-6101.

Stump Removal

FREE ESTIMATES Ralph Ford 519-678-3844 Highgate

Asphalt

ROBERT OUELLETTE ASPHALT SEALING INC.

We carry premium • Hot Asphalt oil based sealer!

• Pot hole repairs • Catch basin repairs BACKHOE, • Hot rubber crack repairs MINI EXCAVATOR, • New driveways, TRUCKING & BOBCAT parking lots, etc.

SWEEPER SERVICE • 24 inch Milling Machine 519-354-9157

Loans

MORTGAGES / LOANS

CONSOLIDATE DEBTS, LOWER YOUR PAYMENTS, DIFFICULT SITUATIONS ACCEPTED Borrow $50,000 for $213.90/mth $100,000 for $427.81/mth $150,000 for $641.71/mth $200,000 for $855.61/mth $250,000 for $1069.52/mth For qualified borrowers. First mortgage based on 2.09%/yr fixed rate, 5 yr term, 25 yr amortization. On approved credit, & subject to borrower qualification. Rates & terms subject to change without notice.

We also arrange unsecured lines of credit/loans with INTEREST ONLY payments at 2.45% (P+0%) Sample of payments if you qualify

Borrow $5,000 for $10.21/mth $10,000 for $20.42/mth $25,000 for $51.04/mth Call John at 519-252-6953 - 24 hours or email john@unimorcapital.com

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Home Cooked Meals Honey . . .What’s 4 Dinner

Just add Heat!

Home Made Soups, Meals and Desserts Ideal for seniors, singles or families. whats4dinnerck.net 6 Lowe St. Chatham 519-351-7905

Windows & Doors

Looking for someone for grass cutting & lawn raking. Call 519-401-0495.

Part-time line cook: Approximately 24 hours per week.

Must be able to work Friday night and Saturdays.

Experence required. Call 226-229-0098 or 519-352-4923.

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Dishwasher wanted: Approximately 20 hours per week.

Must be able to work Friday night and Saturdays.

Experence required. Call 226-229-0098 or 519-352-4923.

For Sale Silk Cemetery Saddle Arrangements. Everyday/Holidays.

Ready-to-go.

Many colours available. $30.

Call 519-3543411.

Love your families

OBITUARIES

Office Chair $10; black happy light $20; Dr. Scholl’s foot spa $20.

Sears pro treadmill $500. Phone 519-351-0851.

Solid Antique Oak Secretary Desk, hidden door for typewriter, excellent condition, 34”w x 60”L x 2” thick. $150. Phone 519351-0851.

320 BU Marten run gear 6 bolt hubs. Derynck 11” extension.

12.5L - 15 tires. $1700 OBO. Phone 519-8092379.

Robert “Bob” Charles Barron 79, Saturday, September 4, 2021 Life Transitions

Christina “Chris” Brown 72, Thursday, September 9, 2021 Life Transitions

Gloria Ann (Roy) Benoit 77, Friday, September 3, 2021 Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Herbert Hystek 68, Sunday, September 5, 2021 Life Transitions

Mr. Reginald Gould 78, Thursday, September 2, 2021 Alexander & Houle Funeral Home

Beatrice Marie “Bea” McIntyre 101, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

James Charles Toulouse 60, Saturday, September 4, 2021 Life Transitions

Glen McLean 72, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Craig Swayze 68, Thursday, September 9, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Gary Duffy Sunday, September 5, 2021 Life Transitions

Isaak Fehr 73, Saturday, September 4, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Dr. George R. Walker 88, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Richard Stephen Wayne Bodnaruk 80, Saturday, August 28, 2021 Life Transitions

Anna Fehr 69, Monday, September 6, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Yvonne Ball 85, Thursday, September 2, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Wietske “Wilma” Kramar 95, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Life Transitions

Peter Neufeld 74, Friday, September 10, 2021 Kendrick Funeral Home

Steven Murdock Wheeler Monday, September 6, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Judy McNutt 62, Thursday, August 26, 2021 Life Transitions

Pat Langan 65, Sunday, September 5, 2021 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Audrey Ann Serruys 79, Friday, September 10, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Jacueline Silverthorn Thursday, September 9, 2021 Life Transitions

John Nealey Jr 55, Friday, September 3, 2021 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Lyle EdwinDawson 95, Friday, September 10, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Vera May McKinley 81, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Life Transition

Jim Hart 72, Sunday, September 12, 2021 Blenheim Community Funeral Home

Lucas Ryan Watters 29, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 McKinlay Funeral Home

Hinnegan-Peseski

Pull out couch plus regular couch, excellent condition. $75/ each. 22x18 countertop microwave, $20. Phone 519-351-6277.

FUNERAL HOME

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Wanted Wanted: Scrap air conditioners, electric motors.

Phone 226-2292614.

Sell your unwanted items for only $5!

Windows & Doors

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A FAMILY BUSINESS THAT CARES

4 Victoria Ave, Chatham (519) 352-2390

Hunting Equipment for sale.

Contact 519-3524707.

Wanted: “Buy or Rent” Mobile home (trailer); pull type only. Single or double axles; 24ft to 35ft long; good shape; preferred not furnished. Call 519-351-6007.

In Memoriam

Help Wanted

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Puzzles on page 14 .

Redeemer of Love Healing Ministry is a Christian outreach ministry to those struggling in society. Our all night prayer line is midnight to 7am daily. Call 519-354-3532.

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This week’s answers.

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Windows & Doors

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