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By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com

You’re cold. The wind is howling and snow is piling up around your home on a chilly Monday night.

It keeps getting colder. You put on an extra sweater and layers of socks, but it doesn’t help. You can’t afford a high heating bill, but as you become chilled to the bone, you turn up your thermostat.

Nothing happens.

You become alarmed and call a heating company while adding more clothes and check wrapped pipes.

They come to your small farmhouse by the lake and give you the news you can’t bear to hear.

The furnace can’t be fixed. A new system will cost $6,000, money you don’t have and can’t get.

That’s where Ron and Pam Mazerolle were after their furnace broke three weeks ago. The South Kent couple tried to heat the home with electric space heaters, devices which aren’t designed for that job.

Out of desperation, they called The Chatham Voice to see if the newspaper had information about any programs that might get them through the winter.

Thanks to The Voice putting the word out and the compassion of companies such as Fahrhall Mechanical Contractors, this story has a happy ending.

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“As soon as we heard the story, we knew we needed to act fast and do whatever we could – it was an escalated matter due to the extreme cold weather in recent weeks,” Mariani said. “Our team will be providing them with an economical, high-efficiency Lennox propane furnace worth $5,000 installed – it will keep their house warm and cozy for years to come.”

When Coppola let the Mazerolles know he was coming to assess their needs and get them a furnace at no charge, Ron was “flabbergasted.”

“I can’t believe it – that complete strangers would do something like this for us,” Ron said. “I’m stunned and overwhelmed and just so grateful.”

When Coppola came to their home, Pam said he told them he was installing a brand new furnace and the couple didn’t

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“We are just so overwhelmed,” Pam said, trying to talk through the tears. “Tony showed us a bill with a zero balance and had a note at the bottom of it.”

The compassionate message brought Pam to tears.

“We are just so happy and feel so fortunate and blessed Tony is helping us.

“Thanks to you for putting the word out,” she said of The Voice. “I worry, though, about all the other people in the same boat.”

Before they found out about the new furnace, Ron and Pam talked about their situation, and the number of agencies they called trying to get assistance.

They found out that the social safety net that is supposed to help people like them has a gaping hole in it. Services they thought were there to help in emergencies have said no, telling them they received all the help they are going to get.

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run locally by Entegrus and the Salvation Army, only has so much money to give to help with heating bills, and this winter has been particularly hard.

Ron is a seasonal truck driver who gets laid off each winter and spends that time trying to make sure bills are paid with his unemployment cheque – bills that have piled up and caused credit issues for him and his wife, who is a dog groomer hoping to start up her own mobile business.

Daily life has been a struggle since Jan. 26, as they tried to survive one of the coldest winters the area has seen in a while.

Freezing floors and blowing winds made life very difficult for the couple, who tried every resource they can think of to help them get a new furnace.

“We’re struggling to make ends meet,” an emotional Ron explained. “We basically live paycheque to paycheque and I spend all winter trying to catch up, then summer working like crazy, only to end up back in the same shoe again.”

Besides the generosity of Fahrhall, a saving grace for Ron has been the Goodwill Career Centre in Chatham, and the program they have to help people upgrade their job skills for a second career. Visiting the centre, he was paired with employment consultant Nick Sennema, who helped Ron enrol in a six-week course for this March to upgrade his driving licence from D to A. That change will give him the chance at full-time employment and a steady paycheque.

“I’ve been a D driver for 30 years. I’ve had enough with layoffs and bills accumulating,” the truck driver said. “I’m fortunate to be healthy enough to get out there and work. Doors have been slammed in my face and you feel like nobody cares, then there are people like those here at Goodwill to help me get a new career, to listen and give us a second chance.”

The centre assesses the needs of clients that come to them, and then works to match talents and skills to an employer’s needs. For Ron, he already has two job offers lined up once he completes his course.

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Frozen Falls NBC asks ’Burg native to capture nearly frozen Niagara Falls on video

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

It’s not every day NBC news calls a Wallaceburg resident to contribute to its nightly newscast.

It’s even more rare when that person declines.

But that’s what happened last week when the major American network called Brent Foster to ask him to shoot some aerial footage of the frozen Niagara Falls.

“We received a call directly from their offices in New York for the assignment,” Foster said in an interview this morning. “At first, we said no, as we had only considered using our bigger copter.”

He said using the bigger unit would require an application with Transport Canada for flights, and a Special Flight Operations Certificate, which would have delayed the project.

“After politely declining, we reviewed the guidelines that Transport Canada has issued for smaller copters, and realized we met the exemptions to fly the flight with

our smaller unit, so we called them back and accepted,” he said.

The 1:45 segment aired Wednesday night.

To view the NBC story, visit our website, specifically to: http://www.chathamvoice.com/2015/02/20/ nbc-reaches-out-to-wallaceburg-native/ Although he’s an internationally acclaimed photographer whose resume includes working for such news outlets as the Los Angeles Times and the National Post, he said, “This was the first time I had ever heard from NBC, so it came out of the blue as a total surprise.”

Foster used a DJI Phantom 2 with a Go Pro Hero 4 camera on board and launched from a clear spot near the falls and away from crowds. He did a total of three flights.

“We kept people more than 100 feet away for take off and landing and did three total flights. Each flight was a little over five minutes. Batteries allow for 25 minutes, but we wanted to make sure we were safe in the cold conditions,” he said.

Safety was paramount.

“I had an observer with me as well to keep an eye on the sky as well as to watch for any possible pedestrians when taking off and landing to keep them more than 100 feet away.”

Although Foster makes the flight appear easy, he said he’s spent a lot of time training on how to fly the drones.

“Flying takes a lot of time and training. You can’t just buy a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) and put it up in the air. They’re not toys.”

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Council to decide future of rail line Special meeting in council chambers Feb. 26

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Municipal council will hold a special meeting Thursday to discuss what to do with the old CSX rail line.

The WDC Rail line – Wallaceburg, Dresden, Chatham – has a guaranteed purchase price on it for an investor locked in until March 2. It also has a repurchase price on it for the municipality.

On Oct. 7, 2013, Chatham-Kent and Canadian Pacific Railway jointly completed the purchase of the 26plus miles of track that runs from Chatham to just north of Wallaceburg. The sale process actually began seven years earlier.

The municipality paid $800,000 and owns the land, while CP Rail paid $3.2 million and has the salvage rights to the steel track.

So far, CP has sat back to allow the municipality to try to find an operator for the line.

That will eventually change.

Stuart McFadden, deputy director of economic development, said council will have two options at Thursday’s meeting, to purchase the line for $3.65 million from CP, or to not exercise its option at that locked-in price.

McFadden said administration, led by CAO Don Shropshire, recommends the municipality not purchase the line.

“We’ve come to the end of this option and we have to make a decision,” he said.

“We’ll have some discussion Thursday night and they (council) will provide us with some direction.”

He said there has been interest in the line, but nothing has ever been formalized.

“There were, I believe, four

groups looking at the asset.

We’ve met with two,” he said.

“We have not been able to put a deal together, nothing that made sense to us.”

McFadden said after March 2, it is not as if the rail line will suddenly vanish.

“I’ve talked to the guys at CP. On March 3, they’ll still be there,” he said. “They said they’d still be interested in selling if someone did come along. I’ve asked if the line is on a list for harvesting (salvaging) in 2015, and as of right now, it is not.”

When CSX ran the line, there were several agri-businesses along it that used it extensively during harvest season, but not much at other times.

If a fertilizer plant were to set up shop along the rail line, McFadden said it would be a “game changer.” But such a plant is only in the early discussion phase.

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On Thursday, Chatham-Kent council will have to decide what to do with the old CSX line that from Chatham to just north of Wallaceburg.

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In memory of Sophia Family donates gift basket on Sophia Vlasman’s birthday so many Chatham-Kent residents as she remained so upbeat during her cancer journey.

Her mother believed it was important to donate the basket in Sophia’s memory.

“This very special gift is in honour of my beloved daughter, Sophia Elizabeth Vlasman, who passed away this past June 6,” Jodi said in a media release of her daughter, who would have turned 17 on Feb. 17. “The items in the gift reflect Sophia, and were chosen with love.

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

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We are celebrating her life and we will be reminded of the incredible joy she brought to us for the last 17 years.”

Jolene said she was touched when Jodi reached out to her.

“It was awesome, such a nice idea for her to do.

About a month ago, she asked me if I would do it. I was honoured,” she said. “It’s very thoughtful. She wanted everyone to remember Sophia, who was such an inspiring person.”

Jolene said the basket contained items for a baby girl, including clothes, books, blankets and little shoes.

“Jodi said it contained all things Sophia would have liked,” she said.

Jolene was scheduled to be on the women and children floor as the clock struck midnight to ring in Feb. 17. She went to work

with fingers crossed.

“We have babies born at the hospital pretty much every day. I just hoped there was a baby girl born that day,” she said. “I was on shift, and as soon as midnight came, I was like, ‘I hope it happens.’”

Before she knew it, her wish was granted. Rylie Osborne came into the world to parents Brad and Rachel.

“It was like Sophia’s spirit had come through, because it happened just 19 minutes after midnight,” Jolene said.

The parents, according to Jolene, really appreciated the basket.

“When I went in there, they were so touched.

They had seen the UCC “Roar” video (the high school’s student body had done for Sophia) and heard about Sophia through social media,” she said.

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Making a difference A newspaper’s job is to cover the news, but a community newspaper’s job can go so much further.

That was the case last week when we here at The Chatham Voice received a call from a local couple at wit’s end. The South Kent residents had their furnace conk out in late January. They were told a new furnace would cost $6,000, money they don’t have.

They were out of options, and on these cold February nights were trying, and failing, to heat their home with space heaters.

Ron and Pam Mazerolle reached out to local media to see if someone could help. The Chatham Voice answered. Two staff members, Tricia Weese and Mary Beth Corcoran, went above and beyond, lighting up the phone lines and chasing down options, until Fahrhall Mechanical Contractors said they could help out.

Fahrhall donated a new propane furnace to the Mazerolles. The business puts together a fund that is used to help one person or family each year.

The furnace was to be installed this week.

The Voice is a small independent newspaper.

But we are part of our community. We live in Chatham-Kent. We give back any way we can.

Profits don’t head out of town and east to Quebec. They remain here.

The media business is much like the retail business. Locally owned businesses are more likely to invest money and time in their communities, and are more inclined to be embedded in those communities.

We aren’t a big-box media outlet. Our owners don’t live in a mansion or answer to U.S. investors. We live in Chatham and Wallaceburg. We laugh, love and cry right beside you.

Big-box media ownership couldn’t care less about the people and businesses of Chatham-Kent. To them, you are just a siphon point to draw out dollars.

We here at The Voice do care. We’ve invested in this community, have supported many a local event, and look out for the proverbial little guy.

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Opinion

Simple explanation of carbon tax Sir: The wait is over to uncover the next of Premier Wynne’s “revenue tools.” She plans to implement a carbon tax. Not that this will do anything for the environment, but it will provide a slush fund from which to pay for the next provincial Liberal boondoggle, perhaps version 2.0 of the smart meters to replace the existing smart meters which have been known to cause house fires.

In any event, it is politically correct, already marketed by Al Gore, David Suzuki and others, the cost of gasoline at the pumps is down, and maybe she thinks the general populace will not

notice.

There are two avenues open to her for a carbon tax.

She can just put a flat tax on anything associated with carbon, which is really obvious, or she can implement the famous cap-and-trade model. If you go to a site like Environmental Defense and read their explanation of cap-andtrade with its exchanges and auctions by governments, etc., it can make for some heavy reading, not easily understood. So, I am providing here an analogy which will make cap-and-trade very easy to understand.

I am walking down

King Street with my aging golden retriever Lucy, when she is caught short and must answer a call of nature. In the absence of any grass, she relieves herself on the sidewalk.

Now I am caught short, because I have nothing with me with which to pick up her poop. However, I am a “with it” guy and immediately call a friend who lives on the east coast, who also owns a golden retriever.

“Fred,” I ask, “have you walked your dog down the main street of Halifax today?” “Yes” he replies.

“Did he by any chance poop on the sidewalk?”

I ask. “Yes,” he says, “twice.” “Did you pick it up?” I ask. “Of course” he responds. “Can I buy one of your poop pickups from you?” I ask. “Sure” he answers and gives me his PayPal account information. I transfer $5 from my PayPal account to his, and then walk on merrily down King Street with my dog.

To the other pedestrians who glare at me, my dog and the pile of dog feces on the sidewalk, I say: “Don’t worry, that really does not exist. I purchased a dog poop offset.”

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Any way to clean up ugly building?

Sir: It was with interest I read a letter to the editor, “Old Aberdeen building an eyesore,”

by Ruth Draper. I had actually sent in a letter about two years ago

complaining about the same building.

Not a nice view to people coming in to Chatham from that direction.

Are there no laws for

such buildings to be repaired or better yet, removed totally?

Maybe that is where they should have built those down-

town condos. Looks like we will have another eye sore downtown.

Freda Roth Chatham

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Life

Workplace bullying costing lives and money

By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com

If North America had an epidemic that was costing billions of dollars, destroying the lives of tens of thousands, resulting in illness, death and even murder, something would be done about it.

We do have such an epidemic. But until now, that problem has been considered a normal part of society.

Andrew Faas is setting out to change that with his groundbreaking book on poisoned workplaces, “The Bully’s Trap.”

Faas, a Dresden native who had a highly successful career with Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart, shared his message with more than 100 persons at a luncheon sponsored by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

His claims about workplace bullying may seem shocking, but after five years and hundreds of interviews, Faas said it’s an accurate, if not understated, view of the subject.

“Everyone I met had a story – everyone,” he said. “This is an incredibly important issue which has been simply ignored for too long.”

Faas said workplace bullying has been in the news recently due to high-profile cases such that of Jian

Ghomeshi, the former CBC Radio host who was fired amid growing allegations of sexual and other abuse both in and outside of the workplace.

Faas said he has no inside knowledge of that case but is virtually certain CBC management knew about it and allowed it to flourish.

Much like sexual assault, he said there has been an inherent tendency to blame the victim.

“We say people are too sensitive, that they need to toughen up or tell each other that’s just the way it is,” he said. “That way the culture isn’t blamed because it’s the victim’s fault. It’s incredibly cruel and unfair.”

Workplace bullying takes a number of forms including verbal, psychological and physical.

“People are terrorized, and it’s done with the approval of management because they refuse to acknowledge that they’re part of it,” he said. ‘It leads to stress, substance abuse, family breakdown, suicide and murder.

“The U.S. Department of Justice says the workplace is the most dangerous place to be in America.”

He said employees are often bullied as part of a group mentality that uses the abuse to make the employee earn his or her part

on the employment team.

“There is no doubt that employees must prove their worth but this type of bullying goes far beyond anyone’s normal definition of that. It’s simply cruelty.”

He said ultra competitive workplaces with increasing emphasis on immediate results, creates a culture where only those deemed strong enough to survive bullying are worthy of a place.

Faas said he’s experienced both sides of the bullying issue. Fairly early in his career, a senior executive asked him how the firm should deal with an up-and-coming manager who was achieving goals by bullying.

“I’d fire the SOB,” Faas said before being told, “’The problem, my son, is the young SOB I’m talking about is you.’”

That realization led to changes in his management style which led to him becoming youngest vice-president of Loblaws.

Later in his career, Faas brought to light corrupt practices of an executive, only have to deal with a campaign of terror against him that included hacking his communications, harassment and even a death threat.

“It took an enormous toll on me physically and

psychologically,” he said.

“Without the support of those around me, the results could have been far worse.”

It was during that dark time that he did two things that he believes are vital to survival.

“You need to talk to people who will help you, and in my case I needed to get a dog,” he said.

“The unconditional love and non-judgment of a pet made a huge difference.”

It was so profound that he dedicated his book to Rollie, a Weimarner puppy he adopted during his darkest time.

“There is no question he helped me survive a horrific time and in the process made me a better person,” he wrote in the dedication.

The book, released only three months ago, is in its second printing, with plans for it to be released on a wider scale later this year in the United States.

All profits from the book are directed to the Faas Foundation, which focuses on health care, education and medical research.

An internationally acclaimed philanthropist, he pledged $1 million to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

(CAMH), to establish Well@Work, a program to help organizations create psychologically safe work environments.

He is the largest Canadian donor to Doctors without Borders and has been awarded the ICRF Humanitarian Award from the ICRF’s Canadian Chapter, Beacon of Hope award from their New York Chapter and the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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play in the winter as well.

A day of -4C here can feel colder than a sunny -10C afternoon, as there is so much humidity in the air on the warmer day, the chill seems to pass right through your clothing.

And, man, does it ever work over my hip. Some folks with arthritis say they can tell when it’s going to rain because at least one arthritic joint acts up beforehand. I haven’t figured out such precognizance just yet, but I have finally clued

into why my hip bugs me more on some winter days than others (not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to health).

As I type this, it’s frigging cold outside. And that wind is whipping around. Even I don’t really want to barbecue in this weather, although I do just to shake my tong-clutching fist to the heavens.

Then there’s all the shoveling in recent days.

Again, that’s something we thought we’ve moved

away from years ago.

I must break out the leaf blower the next time we get a powdering to see how that works. I know it will fail in heavy snow, but the small stuff when it’s cold is in for a test.

The neighbours might think I’ve lost it, confusing my seasons, but I’m giving them fair warning in this column. Now, if you see me blowing the snow with the leaf blower while wearing a pair of shorts, call the guys with the butterfly nets.

What we here in Cha-

tham-Kent need is a little February warm up. We’ve had the unseasonably cold temperatures – to the point where average temperatures feel downright balmy to us – so we’re due for some nice 10C days. Heck, I’d take 5C and some wind to attack all that snow. We don’t want a massive melt, just a nice clearing effect.

And then no more cold days, just seasonal, please.

Is that too much to ask?

I think you already know the answer...

Jim Blake/The Chatham Voice

Ann Pollack receives her signed copy of Andrew Faas’ book, “The Bully’s Trap,” during a luncheon sponsored by the Foundation of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

It’s time to shoot the stupid groundhog

Cold enough for you recently?

I’m from the Great White North and these cold, sunny days remind me of winters in North Bay and Val D’Or, except I don’t remember the wind being quite so bad up north. Then again, we had trees to serve as wind breaks. . .

One reason I love it in Chatham-Kent is the climate. As I’m getting older, I appreciate milder winters. The last two, in the heart of global warming, have been chilly . . .

Bruce Corcoran and snowy.

If I wanted these conditions, I could have stayed in the Kawartha Lakes.

Something I notice in C-K, however, is the humidity. It takes a lot of getting used to in the summer, but it creeps into

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2015 Jeep Wrangler delivers Unlimited continues Jeep Wrangler’s off-road reign

Special to The Voice

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler – an off-road legend.

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In a world where the term icon is too often loosely thrown about, Jeep truly remains one of the few vehicles to have earned that distinction.

One look at the vehicle and you know you’re looking at a legend.

Chrysler isn’t content to rest on its laurels, hence the debut of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

The unquestioned king of off-roading capability continues its reign with its TrailRated 4 X 4 handling which takes you places most other vehicles only dream about.

Heavy-duty suspension, gas-charged shocks and 18-inch wheels ensure you’ll get home safe, too.

Chrysler’s powerful 285-horsepower, 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, available five speed automatic transmission completes the power package.

Inside, the Unlimited has an eight-speaker audio system, (with nine speaker Alpine system available), cloth or leather-faced seating, air conditioning and more.

The Uconnect 430N multimedia centre provides touch-screen control and navigation.

Part of Jeep’s unique appeal is its versatility.

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Toyota likes the view from the top Special to The Voice

When you’re on top, Toyota figures there’s only one way to go – even higher.

They’ve taken the Camry, North America’s best-selling car for the last 12 years, stripped it to its chassis and rebuilt it from the ground up.

The result is the new 2015 Camry, which raises the bar on style, comfort and performance.

Combine that with the durability, quality and value which have made Camry the favourite, and the car is set to once again lap the field in the mid-size sedan segment.

Toyota stripped down and redesigned the 2015 Camry.

Everything below the roof has been enhanced.

The Camry’s exterior is slightly longer (1.8 inches or 45 mm) and features a widened track (0.4 inches or 10 mm).

It has additional spot welds for better ride quality. That, along with a retuned suspension system

provides more responsive handling.

Toyota engineers have enhanced the electric power steering on all Camry models and the new Camry’s hydraulic system has been revised with a twostage brake booster to improve brake feel.

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ue to be available with 2.5-litre four-cylinder or 3.5-litre V6 gas engines paired with 6-speed automatic transmissions, or a 2.5-litre Atkinson Cycle engine with Hybrid Synergy drive matched to an E-CVT. On the inside, the new, upscale interior features premium, soft-touch materials and advanced instrumentation with intuitive controls helps keep the driver’s eyes safely on the road ahead.

The centre console tray has been redesigned to increase capacity while offering a convenient power source in the storage box.

The new enclosed bin in front of the shifter now offers 12v, USB and a segment-first, available wireless charging system for select smart phones.

The 2015 Camry’s cockpit offers intuitive topflight in-car electronics and displays that help reduce driver stress and distraction. The instrument

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panel features a new 4.2inch TFT screen nestled between the three-dimensional Optitron gauges on the SE, XLE and XSE models. The screen’s color animation displays a wide range of vehicle functions and coordinates with the multimedia system to display audio, navigation, warnings and communications.

All Toyota vehicles come standard with the STAR Safety System. In addition, Camry will offer safety-focused driver aids including Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Two new grades, the sporty and luxurious XSE and the eco-fun Hybrid SE, join the well-equipped entry LE and the premium XLE grade, giving customers more choice than ever before.

The 2015 Camry will be available in 9 colours, including the new Celestial Silver Metallic and Ruby Flare Pearl.

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Lincoln expands its fleet

Special to The Voice

Lincoln has taken a bold, new step with the introduction of a new addition to its highly successful fleet of luxury vehicles.

The MKC is the long awaited entry in the compact crossover field, joining the established quality of the mid-sized MKX. The MKC blends the best of Lincoln technology with an eye toward the future, with a 285-horsepower engine and leather upholstery by Scotland’s Bridge of Weir.

That horsepower doesn’t go to waste thanks to engineered suspension that can include available continuously adaptive suspension dampers for an incredible ride.

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Cabin luxury from wood inlays to active noise control, ambient lighting control and MyLincoln mobile App with embedded modem complete the package.

Those needing a midsized crossover can’t go wrong with the MKX, a favourite of North American drivers since its debut as a concept car The MKX has a powerful 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 and a six-speed automatic transmission.

It has an estimated 0-to60-mph time of 8.0 seconds, which makes it one of the quicker vehicles in this class.

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Nissan Murano ratchets up the style Special to The Voice

Its distinctive new styling makes the 2015 Murano a vehicle not only to be seen but to be seen in.

The flagship crossover takes a bold low new look that combines styling and practicality, as its cargo capacity has grown by nearly 40 cubic feet.

The sleeker design has meant an increase in fuel economy and a more aerodynamic ride.

The Murano’s stylish cabin compliments the exterior as it delivers on a promise of comfort for four adults rather than trying to jam in an extra row of seats. The brand has available leather upholstered, eight way adjustable seating with both heat and cooling options.

Passengers in the rear are afforded cellphone storage, a USB port, and climate control of their own.

THE ALL-NEW 2015

NISSAN MURANO No matter what Mother Nature throws at you, the all-new 2015 Nissan Murano crossover is designed to conquer all conditions. Its modern aerodynamic design cuts through the harshest winter winds. Not that you’ll notice from the comfort of Murano’s premium interior.

And with Nissan’s innovative Safety Shield® Technologies and intuitive all-wheel drive, Murano adapts to changing conditions for improved grip and more control when you need it.

The open concept that Nissan dubs “conversation alley” reduces the divide between front and rear passengers.

The NissanConnect electronics package puts the world at your fingertips. The system uses the latest technology with an advanced driver assist screen displaying fuel economy, trip status, Bluetooth and connectivity to family, friends and all the information you need.

Available safety and technology features include: an Around View monitor, Blind Spot Warning, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Forward Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert and Sirius XM Satellite and 11-speaker Bose premium audio.

With a 260 horsepower engine, the Murano has plenty of power to get you where you want to go in comfort.

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Stylish and functional Canyon Special to The Voice

The 2015 GMC Canyon redefines the meaning of a mid-sized truck.

One look at the Canyon – sleek styling, the largest cargo box by volume in its class and its easier-access CornerStep rear bumper – will show you what you want to see.

The Canyon takes hauling cargo seriously with available upper tiedowns that can be placed in 13 locations to help you manage tour load no matter what the size, along with available EZ-lift and lower tailgate and sprayin bedliner options.

The details aren’t details to GMC as the Canyon features projector-beam headlamps with LED-signature lighting, chrome grille surround and chrome mirror caps and door handles on SLT models The interior of the Canyon is just as refined as the outside is functional.

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The cabin is engineered to provide quiet with inlaid door design, shearstyle body mounts, thick windshield and sideglass and liquid applied sound deadener.

It’s a truck with the driver in mind featuring storage within reach and intelligently placed controls at your fingertips. Features include a large centre console, up to 4 USB ports and a 12V-charging outlet, larger and easy-toread and -handle controls and a cord management system.

A sculpted headliner gives greater headroom and duel-density seat foam enhances seat comfort.

You can choose from durable, soft-touch instrument panels, real aluminum trim, and contrast stitching to personalize your Canyon.

A Canyon is waiting for your test drive at Heuvelmans Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac.

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As usual, Honda offers a variety of styles for its Civic.

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Coupe Si built to pamper drivers Special to The Voice

In one of the toughest new car categories, the Honda Civic remains at the head of the class through a winning combination of consistency and innovation.

New Civic buyers are aware that they’re buying a car which has led its category in sales for 17 straight years while those returning for a new vehicle are amazed at all of the touches Honda keeps adding.

This is no exception as this year’s Civic lineup includes the Civic Coupe and Sedan models and their sportier cousins, the Si versions.

The Si Coupe is a sports car from front to back with its bold, athletic front and rear bumpers, hood, grille and fenders, it gets you moving before you even get in.

Add its stylish 18” aluminum-alloy wheels, rear wing spoiler and exhaust finisher and you’re ready to go.

The little touches such as its aggressive grille, exclusive Si badging and rear wing spoiler that help the Si stand out from the crowd.

The interior of the 2015

Civic Si needs to be seen, felt and heard to be believed. It’s packed with everything a high-performance driver could want, including carbon-fibre styled trim, red-illuminated gauges and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Knowing that every serious driver needs a unique place to find their groove Honda features automatic climate control with air-filtration system. Another of the Civic’s many features designed to give you a more personal ride are the controls mounted on your steering wheel.

Without taking your hand off the wheel, you can control music and radio through the steering-wheel mounted controls, set cruise control or answer phone calls with just a touch of a button.

The Si Coupe’s 2.4-litre i-VTEC® system performs at a pulse-accelerating 205-hp and 174 lb.-ft of torque. The finely engineered 6-speed manual transmission helps ensure every shift feels smooth and fluid, while the front suspension and independent multi-link rear suspensions are engineered to make it handle like a sporty dream.

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Whether its meeting house cleaning in the hallway on your way to a business meeting or having your car parked when you arrive late, our internal mandate is to ensure your stress and anxiety is completely gone while our hotel is your home away from home, on business or complete pleasure.” Peter Ishliner, CEO Four Seasons Hotels.

The internet has certainly assisted us and in many cases made doing business very easy and convenient.

Who would have thought we could search for an automobile while sitting in our PJ’s at home on a Saturday morning? Not only can we see what the latest manufacturers have to offer when it comes to their particular line ups, we can now very easily see what incentives they are offering be it a very low interest rate or some kind of cash incentive. These were things years ago that only the dealership would have access to and the consumer would totally rely on his or her experience at the store level to gather information in hopes they were getting everything they were entitled to each and every time. The information gathering on this particular Saturday morning does not stop there.

If you are driving a vehicle now, you can very easily, without being a nineteen year old computer wizard, find out the value of your vehicle by reviewing the plethora of vehicles that match the make, model, trim and kilometers. J.D. Power and Associates suggest that customers have gone from visiting almost 12 dealerships in order to gather information to just under two prior to making a comfortable purchase decision.

Frankly all of this has been great for the 21st century dealer that has an information based sales approach , however this new approach has also done away with the need to provide an ultra serviced-based sales experience. Most dealers focus on things like handling objections (maybe) or strategizing how to create a “buy now” environment by advertising the lowest price or lowest payment (maybe) and some choose to do what they have always done which is wait and see how many customers show up day in and day out.

So the question becomes can or will the everyday dealer offer the same type of ultra service as those previously mentioned staples in the service industry. The question is do you need to spend $450 per night in order to have someone smile when they see you, do you need to fork out $225 000 on a new Bentley in

order for the sales professional to model. Imagine having a qualified services department in house that that have new or newer cars that know your name and remember to automobile broker personally shop actually represents all of the banks are not of the Kia brand? We are contact and make arrangements for your next vehicle, whether it be in Canada. Their job in to ensure proud to say we have relationships when your vehicle should be in for a new car, getting you the most up each loan is structured in a way with all of the manufacturers that service? to date programs from both the that allows the customer to pay as will allow us the opportunity to Lally Kia believes some of manufacturer and the dealer or the little interest as possible. We know sublet any repair they may have to their immediate success has come precise market value of your current that tough things happen to good be done under the current warranty because the answer is absolutely automobile. The only thing left is to people, so our team is prepared period. So one person or group not! In fact, as far as the company test drive, and that as well can be to handle those guests that may of people handle your automotive is concerned, they want the service done the traditional way from store have no credit history, are new to experience from an oil change to experience to be as blue chip as to store using your valuable time the country, divorced or have a a new or newer car. From somethey come. Many talk about the or allow our team member to bring previous bankruptcy with the same one looking to capitalize on a zero need to provide exemplary service them to you. That’s right; you want professionalism and focus as any percent loan to someone buying however when it interferes with to test drive a Toyota, Ford and other guest that registers with their very first car, the concierge team at Lally Kia has it covered. We profits or net return on sales, the Chrysler, no issue. Let us arrange our program. We really believe in have been working to refine this for philosophy soon becomes nothing to have them dropped in your drive financing your future and not your the better part of two years. Allow more than an idea. way for a stress free test driving past, with individuals focused on In 2015, as part of a new venture, experience. The team member will accurately reading your credit report your vehicle to perform the way it was built, and don’t let time get in Lally Kia has launched a concierge also review and negotiate the final and matching the institution to the the way. Give the concierge team program that they feel will take numbers if you would like, however individual’s unique circumstance is their business to the next level. if you are one of the very few that the key to our success. No custom- a shot. We think it is the new way of moving the proverbial needle This program will allow our guests enjoy that part of the car experience er will be denied as long as they are the opportunity to forget about the please feel free to finish up the deal prepared to meet each of the bank’s in the car business. Most of our guests are now our friends. We look maintenance issues around driving yourself using the information from stipulations. Our focus is not to sell forward to servicing your next autotheir automobiles. Lally Kia will the concierge team as a means of you a car but to assist in structuring motive need – heck, for that matter have a team of individuals that will saving time. your loan in a way that builds and whatever need you may have! ensure the car driving experience With the car buying public in mind, advances your T:8.5”current credit hurdle. is as painless as possible. This will we have structured a financial Finally, what about those customers occur by adding to what most of us can never get enough of OFFER ENDS MARCH 2ND which is time. The ultra-luxury hotels and auto dealers have been offering this service for years, however it comes at a huge premium. At Lally Kia, our market research suggests the added value and time we have added or will add to our guests daily activities makes ° the program a home run for all of those who enroll.

The program will focus on three primary areas, the first being a regular service schedule on your current fleet of personal vehicles. Why should you have to remember to have your car serviced? Allow the concierge team to control and remind you when your car is or should be ready for service.

The team will keep specific Rio4 SX with Navigation shown Forte SX shown vehicle records on what the Cash purchase price $22,514 Cash purchase price $26,814 HWY / CITY 100KM : 5.3L/7.3L 2015 LX MT HWY / CITY 100KM : 5.3L/8.0L 2015 LX MT manufacturer recommends as well as what the service team % % $ $ may see in order to allow your lease lease down down APR for APR for from from vehicle to meet your personal ¤ payment payment ¤ 36 months 36 months monthly monthly driving expectations. Our Offer includes delivery, destination, fees, a $500 Lease Credit* and a 20,000 km allowance°.

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YOU COVERED Finance The second part of the program involves shopping for Offer(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from February 3 to March 2 , 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without a new and previously used notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, $5 OMVIC fee, $29 tire tax, other taxes, environmental fee, and $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $399), fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and fiOffnancing options also available. °Kia’s February lease program features short-term 36-month leases, lower payments than our January 2015 program on equivalent models and trims, and 20,000 km allowances versus the available 16,000 km option. See kia.ca for details. Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2015 Rio er(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from January 3rd to February 2 , 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. vehicle. Yes, the program is LX MT (RO541F)/Forte LX MTand (FO541F) with afees selling of $15,614/$17,514 is based on other monthly payments of $190/$196 includes delivery and applicable). destinationExcludes fees of $1,485, $5 registration, OMVIC fee, $29 tire tax,variable and A/C tax ($100, where applicable) 36 months at 0% with trade, $0and security andspecifi first ed). monthly at leaseoptions inception.

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Thursday, February 26, 2015 • Tilbury OEYC presents: Music and Movement. 43 St. Clair St. from 10:00-11:00am. Register at 519-3581451 x.0

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United Way campaign officials Eric Stemmler, left, Adam Ludolph, right, and Margery Muharrem, second from right, accept a donation from TekSavvy’s Christine Havens and Shannon Bell for $20,550.

$20K to United Way The Chatham Voice

TekSavvy staff, with the help of a corporate top up, raised more than $20,000 last year through in-house charitable events, and donated the money recently.

The cash flowed in from such events as parking spot raffles, and chili luncheons over the course of 2014.

Freedom 55 donates to CKHA

A local financial group recently donated to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance to help develop the Dr. Don Patterson Student Learning Centre.

Freedom 55 donated $12,000 to the development of the centre, which will be a space dedicated for medical students with the CKHA. Donations for the learning centre have now reached $75,000.

“We are so grateful for this generous gift of $12,500 in support of the Dr. Don Patterson Student Learning Centre,” Michele Grzebien-Huckson, executive director of the Foundation of CKHA, said in a media release. “Freedom 55 Financial has always been a wonderful supporter of our efforts and we are thrilled they have chosen to once again support local healthcare through this unique project.”

Freedom 55 helps JA

Freedom 55 is helping local Junior Achievement participants.

The division of London Life Insurance is involved with the economics for success program that teaches Grade 8 students the value of education in achieving career goals.

The program, which runs until the end of the school year, encourages participants to examine the advantages of remaining in school until they have the knowledge, skills and attitude to tackle a long and successful career.

London Life, Great-West Life and Canada Life have combined to contribute $10,000 towards economics for success program materials, volunteer training and volunteer recognition. The funds and support will help more than 500 kids from

southwestern Ontario.

Mainstreet supports United Way

You can take this kind of support to the bank ... and from it.

Recently, Mainstreet Credit Union donated $24,400 to the United Way of Chatham-Kent, Sarnia-Lambton and London-Middlesex.

Of that money, $4,212 went to the United Way of C-K. “Mainstreet is committed to giving back to the local communities where we live and work,” Mainstreet President and CEO, Janet Grantham said in a release.

The funds donated by Mainstreet were raised through annual employee payroll contributions, corporate matching program, and inbranch fundraising efforts. $8K to Community Living Wallaceburg

The Chatham-Kent Community Foundation recently donated $8,000 to Community Living Wallaceburg.

The funds, which came from the South Kent Wind Community Fund, will go towards the purchase of a new vehicle, which will be outfitted to allow people supported by the agency to continue to access their community.

“Reliable and accessible transportation is vital to our organization and to our clients, given that we operate in a rural area where public transit is often not an option,” David Katzman, executive director, Community Living Wallaceburg, said in a release.

Community Living Wallaceburg maintains a fleet of five accessible vehicles that are used by approximately 100 people, and their staff, to attend many appointments and functions. The costs associated with purchasing an accessible vehicle are in excess of $65,000.

• 55th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Services. “Renewed for Life” from 12:10pm to 12:35pm at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham. Speaker: Captain Stephanie Watkinson, The Salvation Army Ministries. Luncheon to follow.

• Get ‘APPy’ - iPad Apps Workshop. Learn how to download and organize apps. Blenheim branch of the CKPL from 2:00pm-4:00pm and Ridgetown branch from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Space is limited email cktechtrain@chatham-kent.ca to register!

Friday, February 27, 2015 • Meal and darts at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Dinner from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

Liver and onions, roast beef or fish & chips for $8.00.

One meat draw. Open darts at 7:30pm.

Saturday, February 28, 2015 • Annual Chili Cook Off at Bob n’ Buoys, judging will begin at 1:00pm. $5.00 to enter.

After judging bowls will be sold for $1. There will also be a 50/50 draw and meat draw. All proceeds going to PAWR. • St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 80 King St E., is having a 50% off all clothing sale.

• Meat draw and dance at the Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Meat from 4:00pm6:00pm. Dance from 4:00pm-10:00pm featuring Odyssey.

Sunday, March 1, 2015 • Welcome Ohana Family Singers! Entertaining the West Lounge of Meadow Park (Chatham), 110 Sandys St. at 2:00pm.

• Euchre/Bridge Festival at Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr. N. at 1:30pm. Open to the senior public. $2.00 admission. Refreshments available.

• VON’s Chocolate Lovers Brunch from 11:00am2:00pm at Club Lentina’s, 250 National Rd., Chatham.

Silent & Live Auction! $65 each or 2 for $120. Call 519-352-4462 or www.voneriestclair.ca Monday, March 2, 2015 • The Chatham-Kent Film Group is presenting the Cold War hockey documentary “Red Army”. Shows are at 4:00 and 7:00 at Galaxy Cineplex. No advance tickets; $10 cash only. 519-359-8455.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 • Come see a movie at the Chatham branch of the CKPL at 2:00pm. Showing today is Theory of Everything. Staring Eddie Redmayne and Felicty Jones.

• Chatham OEYC presents: Baby Cues; A Child’s First Language. 1:30pm-3:00pm. No Registration. 79 Eugenie St. • Rotary Bingo with Stephanie at Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr. N. at 6:30pm in the Blue Room. Tickets must be purchased in advance at a cost of $3.00 each.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 • CKHA Nursing Job Fair at the Chatham Campus, 80 Grand Ave. W. 1:00pm-5:00pm. For more information and available parking go to the Careers page at www. ckha.on.ca.

• Dressing Room for Seniors at Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr. N. from 10:30am-3:00pm. Come down and browse.

• Music by Ernie Miller at Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr. N. at 2:00pm. Come listen to a lot of the old classic style music.

• Patricia M. Productions Monthly Luncheon Fashion Show. 12:15pm-1:00pm. Rossini’s Restaurant, 634 Grand Ave. E., 519-352-2920. Supporting CK Big Brothers & Big Sisters.

Thursday, March 5, 2015 • Ridgetown OEYC presents: Rub-a-Dub, Language and Literacy in the Tub! 10:00am-11:00am. 180 Main st. E., Ridgetown. Register at 519-358-1451 ext.0 • Misty Melodies karaoke singers will entertain in the West Lounge of Meadow Park (Chatham), 110 Sandys St. at 1:30pm.

Friday, March 6, 2015 • The Knights of Columbus are having a Fish Fry Dinner in the Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall at 145 Victoria Ave., Chatham. Perch Dinner adults $16 and children $8.

Pickerel Dinner adults $15 and children $7. Baked mac & cheese $5. Includes baked potato, salad, veggies, drinks and dessert. Tickets available at the parish office at 52 Croydon St. 519-352-9483.

Saturday, March 7, 2015 • Music by Fred Rose at The Chatham Retirement Resort, 25 Keil Dr. N. at 2:00pm.

• The Tribute Show - Legends of Rock & Roll and Country Music, a benefit concert in support of the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre. 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm) Chatham Cultural Centre - Kiwanis Theatre, 75 William St. N, Chatham.

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Drive seniors to appointments, groceries, banking, etc. in Chatham-Kent. Contact Marjorie for further info CHAP 519-354-6221 ext. 241.

Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club Meetings - Last Thursday of the Month, 7:00pm at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandy St., enter at the back door. Guests Welcome.

VON Volunteer Visiting opportunities available call Jan 519-352-4462 ext. 5227 Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. Meetings are a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Guests are always welcome. Join the Chatham-Kent Toastmasters at GreenField Ethanol, 275 Bloomfield Road on Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00pm.

Royal Canadian Air Cadets 294 (Kinsmen) Squadron is looking for new members. If you are between 12 and 18 years of age and have an interest in aviation, camping or just meeting new friends we invite you to visit us any Monday at 6:30 pm at the Chatham Armoury 280 Bloomfield Rd in Chatham. You can also contact us at 519-352-7090.

Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com

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Blenheim-based RM Auctions is selling a quarter of its business to one of the biggest auction house names on the planet.

Sotheby’s is purchasing a 25% stake, and the business will adopt the new name, RM Sotheby’s.

The two firms have teamed up in the past on a number of sales in North America and Europe, including the Art of the Automobile Auction in New York in November

2013, which produced nearly $63 million in just two hours.

That’s where RM set the new auction record for a Ferrari 250 LM at $14.3 million.

Rob Myers, chairman and founder of RM, said the partnership makes good business sense.

“The partnership that has been formed between RM Auctions and Sotheby’s is undoubtedly the most effective way for us to reach the ever-growing worldwide audience of collectors who take a keen interest in the collec-

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She said if you’ve had the illness or were vaccinated against it, you cannot carry the measles.

However, the illness is quite effective at spreading on its own. Oakey said it is airborne, and can linger in the air for up to two hours after someone infected with the measles has left a room.

Symptoms include a fever, cough and runny nose; red, irritated eyes and light sensitivity; small white, grey or blue spots in the mouth; and red, blotchy rash, which is the last symptom to appear. The rash begins on the face and spreads down the body. It generally fades after about a week.

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Murray McLauchlin and Ralph Roels showcase awards they received Feb. 17 from the Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Committee. The McLauchlin Wellness Clinic in Blenheim was named this year’s most accessible business, while Roels, head of the committee, earned an advocacy award.

Roels said a great deal has happened since he first joined the committee. “There has been a great evolution over the past 14 years,� he said, adding many places even train em-

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The McLauchlin Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic in Blenheim received high praise for its accessibility efforts, earning the Dr. Veronica Vaughan Most Accessible Business Award Feb. 17.

The Chatham-Kent Accessibility Advisory Committee hands out the awards annually.

In 2013, the clinic, located on Talbot Street, went to great lengths to install a wheelchair ramp at the back of the business.

Michele Burk, office manager at the business said the clinic purchased land to the west and south of the property in order to have enough room to build the access ramp. The land contained a home and a laundromat, which were torn down.

The ramp goes with wide hallways and doorways inside the clinic. “We’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback,� owner Murray McLauchlin said, adding people come from as far away as Chatham due to the accessibility at his clinic. “We really appreciate this honour,�

McLauchlin said of the award. “And we appreciate the support the community has given us.�

The clinic wasn’t the only recipient Feb. 17 of awards. Committee chair Ralph Roels was also honoured for his longtime commitment to improving accessibility in Chatham-Kent, receiving the Sheila Lindsey-Powers Accessibility Advocate Award.

Committee member Frank VanOirschot said Roels has been on the Accessibility Advisory Committee since 2001. “He makes sure everybody has a way to get into a building,� he said.

Roels said it’s a simple extension of his life. “I just have a passion to get out and about with my limitation and try to make it out so others can too,� he said in regards to his limited vision. “I want to help all people of all abilities to get around and live their lives.�

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