New wind farm coming to C-K?
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
A new 200 mW wind farm is in the early stages of planning for parts of Chatham-Kent.
Capstone Infrastructure recently sent residents in portions of East and South Kent letters notifying them of plans to possibly develop the project in portions of the former Harwich and Howard Townships. The area in question is essentially bordered on the west by Commu-
nication Road, the east by Duart Road, the north by Magnavilla Line and the south with Reeders Line.
Municipal officials know very little about the project at the moment.
Stuart McFadden, head of economic development for the municipality, said C-K officials have had little more than “initial conversations” with Capstone at this point.
“Preliminary discussion. That’s all we have had,” he said. “They’ll have to come to us at some point in time when they’re looking for
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Capstone, in its announcement, said it is planning to “undertake large-scale resource acquisition to ensure sufficient (electricity) supply will be available into the 2030s and beyond.”
Company officials stressed the project is in its initial phase of development, and wish to speak to members of the community before approaching the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to obtain a contract and prior to seeking permit approvals for the project.
Capstone representative Megan Hunter said the company at this point is looking to start conversations.
“This is not an approved project. We are in the early development stages for this project. We’re just starting to initiate public consultation,” she said. “We want feedback from folks.”
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Residents inside the red area on this map were notified recently of Capstone Infrastructure’s intent to develop a 200 mW wind farm inside the demarked zone, which encompasses portions of East and South Kent.
council.”
Public consultations
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To that extent, Capstone is holding an open house on June 26 at Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club in Blenheim. Drop-in sessions are set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In terms of number of turbines, Hunter said Capstone has not nailed down a figure as of yet, but she estimated it would be between 35 and 40 turbines to produce the targeted 200 mW.
“The technology has advanced and improved to the point turbines can put out up to 5.2 mW each. We’re able to produce much more electricity with a smaller footprint and fewer turbines,” she said.
er than join 155 other Ontario communities who said they will not allow construction of wind farms.
North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville had brought forward a motion to have C-K join with the 155. She said she’s concerned about the Capstone project.
“The technology has advanced and improved to the point turbines can put out up to 5.2 mW each. We’re able to produce much more electricity with a smaller footprint and fewer turbines.”
- Capstone’s Megan Hunter
“Obviously, I don’t see the benefit environmentally. In North Kent, the wind farms have already proven they’re detrimental to people’s water wells and the aquifer,” she said. “I’m not in favour of wind farms. I’m afraid for how this will impact people in East and South Kent.”
Hunter said the IESO has identified a “pretty major supply and capacity gap” for electricity needs over the next decade or so, due to growth and the electrification of transportation.
Capstone is looking at Chatham-Kent because of its location to hydro infrastructure, the fact the wind consistently blows in southwestern Ontario, and the growing demand in the region, Hunter said.
When contacted by The Voice, Hunter said she was not aware of the turbine issues that plague parts of North Kent.
“I saw the letter (from Capstone) that’s been circulating. That’s about all I know about it at this point. No one has come forward yet with any concerns.”
“The environment is a concern for Capstone. We have 35 operations across the country. There are steps that can be put in place,” she said. “With any major project, there are impacts. Our job is to identify and mitigate them to the best of our ability.”
- Coun. Morena McDonald
Not all wind farms in the municipality have fouled water wells. Far from it.
Last July, Chatham-Kent council opted to not be named an unwilling host community for future wind turbine projects. In an 11-3 vote, councillors chose to leave the door open rath-
North Kent’s Kettle Point Shale rock formations and how they were impacted during pile driving for the turbines and during their operations are the contributing factors in the water well issues there.
East Kent Coun. Morena McDonald said she has not heard from any of her constituents yet on the matter.
“I saw the letter (from Capstone) that’s been circulating. That’s about all I know about it at this point,” she said. “No one has come forward yet with any concerns.”
But she added there are so many unknowns at this stage, and expects more information to be shared at the Capstone open house on the matter.
She expects residents to be wary after what has happened with fouled water wells and impact to the aquifer in parts of North Kent related to wind turbine construction and operation.
“I think the sentiment around wind is somewhat negative in some pockets,” McDonald said.
Chatham-Kent receives $2 million per year from taxes on wind turbines, amounting to about one per cent of C-K’s budget. Plus, farmers who allow turbines on their property are compensated directly.
Hunter said Capstone’s goal is to submit the project to the IESO in the
fall.
“A lot of consultation and
ahead of that,” she stressed.
Council reinstates dust controls
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
A motion by a Chatham councillor to reinstate dust suppressant on gravel roads kicked up a cloud of controversy at Chatham-Kent council recently. But after lengthy discussion, changes to the motion and four deputations, council opted to bring back the service it did away with during the 2025 budget process.
Brought forward by Coun. Michael Bondy, the motion directs municipal staff to follow the procurement process this summer aiming for a partial application of suppressant to be completed this calendar year. Cost for the 2025 service is to be drawn from the strategic reserve.
The motion also directs administration to bring a report back prior to budget 2026 to determine whether to re-instate full dust control service across the municipality.
Bondy, who voted against the motion at budget, said he brought the issue back due to concerns raised at a Kent Federation of Agriculture meeting he attended in the winter. There, he said, he learned dust suppressant is very effective when used properly, contrary to what administration had said when speaking to it at budget time. According to Bondy, he took it upon himself to call up a Bothwell trucking company that has provided the service to Chatham-Kent in the past. The councillor said he wanted to see
if it was possible to get the service this year and the firm said that it was.
“It’s pretty simple,” Bondy told council. “We can bring this program back. I think this could work if council gives the direction to move ahead with this.”
But when Bondy relayed this information to council, that sparked concerns.
South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci said that while he agreed to support the discussion, he didn’t think that a councillor should be reaching out to a company on their own, thereby circumventing the normal request for proposal (RFP) process.
“I’m definitely not comfortable with a councillor saying they called a company up and then putting that as a sole source in a motion,” he said.
West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan also stressed the municipality’s RFP procedure must be followed. She said she’s also worried the dust suppressant will be applied so late in the year, adding that’s not the “best use of taxpayer dollars.”
“I don’t
think it’s the role of councillors to call vendors to see if they can provide a service in a certain time frame,” Harrigan said. However, she added Bondy’s motion was a good idea and that council “maybe made a knee-jerk reaction” about dust suppression during budget deliberations.
Harrigan stressed that council needs more information about the service in order to make a decision.
However, Bondy countered that he was simply trying to find out if applying suppressant was possible this year and he wasn’t trying to sole source the service.
At least one member of council said re-instating the service is a good idea. Wallaceburg Coun. Carmen McGregor, who voted against removing the service at budget time, has lived on a gravel road for 37 years. Not having dust suppressant is a problem, she said, noting this is the first year she’s had to wear a mask when cutting the grass.
The people making deputations agreed. Among them was Spence Line resident Betty Stirling, who said that clouds of dust on rural roads are a serious safety hazard, particularly for farm equip-
ment and school buses, noting billowing dust affects the quality of life of those living in the country.
“There are days when the dust is so thick it feels like we are living in a perpetual haze,” Stirling said.
Removing the dust suppressant saved taxpayers a total of $1.3 million.
Chatham Voice file photo Municipal council has opted to bring back dust control on many gravel roads in Chatham-Kent.
Opinion
Dust to dust
Kudos to municipal council for revisiting and mostly reversing the decision to dump dust control on gravel roads in Chatham-Kent.
The initial decision alienated many rural residents, and contrib uted to several petitions circulating seeking communities separating from Chatham-Kent.
What Bondy did was simply ask if it could be done. That is not procuring the company to do the work. It merely provided other councillors with more information.
Hard surface replacement for gravel roads is the way to go. But getting there will take time. Suppressant is still needed.
While we are at it, thumbs up to Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy for bringing the matter back before council and believing they erred in their decision making.
Another pat on the back for Bondy for doing a little of his own research into how quickly suppressant could potentially be applied.
The Chatham representative took it upon himself to call a local trucking firm that does dust suppressant to ask if it could still be done this year. He was told yes.
However, other councillors jumped on Bondy, for taking it upon himself to ask about such things.
One councillor said the move circumvents the normal request for proposal process.
Poppycock.
Let’s also be frank here. If municipal administration wants to see council proceed in a particular direction, the reports are at times compiled with that slant in mind.
It happens at all levels of government. Bureaucracy outlasts its elected bosses, and can get so entrenched it can believe it is the boss.
Extra information is a good thing. Just remember to always follow the facts, not conjecture.
Oh, and an FYI to folks ticked off a rural councillor did not bring dust suppression back before council –most couldn’t. Seven councillors voted against the initial decision during 2025 budget deliberations.
That’s democracy at work. They expressed their view and voted for their constituents, and as a result were unable to force the matter back in front of council.
Looking beyond this incident, if a councillor could drag previous decisions they did not agree with back before council, the potential exists for meetings to turn into horrific versions of the movie “Groundhog Day.”
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What a great idea for Wheatley
Editor: I think the concept plans of creating a park in the part of Wheatley that was destroyed by the gas explosions several years ago is an excellent idea!
I think I’ve only been through Wheatley once or twice in my life, when I was very young and don’t have any vivid memories of it, but I
think the idea of a downtown park there is a good one.
I just wish that the area that is left besides the old Sears Annex in downtown Chatham, an urban park and town clock, could be left as it is now, once the Hub building is built. I understand that this may not be the case because of what the architect’s drawings show. What a big loss for downtown Chatham.
Editor: Nuisance vehicles in Kingston Park are likely to continue.
Many of these, which create excessive noise and participate in racing along St. Clair Street, are equipped with modified, or aftermar ket exhausts, for these specific reasons. You can hear them before you see them and yet they continue to multiply be-
We are fortunate though, that we still have Tecumseh Park nearby.
vehicles
cause they are not regulated. If the municipality continues to disregard this obvious practice of disturbing the peace, it is unrealistic to expect that similar circumstances will be resolved in Kingston Park.
Brock Turner Chatham
Frank Doyle Chatham
C-K home sales jump in May
The Chatham Voice
A surge in home sales in May was welcome, but surprising, news to the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR).
May residential sales were up more than 28 per cent compared to May of 2024, as 150 units changed hands.
What’s more telling, is May sales were 2.5 per cent above the five- and
10-year averages for the fifth month of the year.
The hot month, after several months of sluggish sales, managed to push the year to date numbers above the same snapshot period of 2024.
Barbara McCaughrin, president of CKAR, said the bump has balanced the market.
“Sales posted an unexpectedly strong bounce in May after remaining
subdued for the previous several months,” she said in a media release. “New listings have been on the rise and so have overall inventory levels, which means the market has been flirting with buyer’s territory for quite some time. May’s boost in demand pushed us firmly back into a balanced market, but whether this is the beginning of a stronger return from buyers
or simply a one-off event remains to be seen.”
The average price of homes sold in May 2025 was $432,419, a small gain of 1.1 per cent from May 2024.
The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $432,335, increasing by 2.2 per cent from the first five months of 2024.
new listings were 5.6 per cent above the five-year average and 20.9 per cent above the 10-year average for the month of May.
Active residential list-
ings numbered 502 units on the market at the end of May, numbers not seen in a decade, McCaughrin said.
The dollar value of all home sales in May 2025 was $64.9 million, a gain of 29.6 per cent from the same month in 2024.
The number of new listings was up by 4.1 per cent (11 listings) from May 2024.
There were 281 new residential listings in May 2025. This was the largest number of new listings added in the month of May in more than a decade. In fact,
Contributed image Home sales surged in May in Chatham-Kent.
Morpeth man wins $51,000
The Chatham Voice
A trip and a new motorcycle may be in the wings for George Kernohan.
That’s because the Morpeth resident is the lucky winner of the Igniting Healthcare Spring 5050, taking home a grand prize of $50,860.
Kernohan purchased his online ticket just two days prior to the June 12 draw.
“I was pretty surprised,” he said.
“I’ve supported the hospital 50/50s for years, but I never thought that would happen. It was obviously worth it, and now I can buy some more tickets and keep supporting our hospital!”
Put on by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation, proceeds from the fundraiser are used to upgrade infrastructure and purchase equipment for the hospital. Funds from this year’s Spring 50/50 will be put towards the facility’s highest priority needs.
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CKHAF president and CEO Christine Mitchell calls the 50/50 a win for health care in C-K.
“The success of our Spring 50/50 has once again shown how deeply this communi-
ty cares about its local hospital, and for one another,” Mitchell said. “Every ticket purchased helps us make a real difference in the lives of patients, and we’re so happy to celebrate this life-chang-
ing win with George and his whole family.”
Now that the campaign has wrapped up, CKHAF is looking towards launching the Igniting Healthcare Summer 50/50 in August.
Erieau Boulevard input sought
The Chatham Voice
Municipal officials are seeking public input on the future look of Erieau Boulevard.
The boulevard, stretching along Mariners Road and Ross Lane, is used for both passive recreation and special events. In late 2023, the municipality identified the need for a comprehensive site infrastructure and tree management plan for the
area to help guide future site development.
Input is needed for a tree management plan and a conceptual site plan.
“The site plan provides an opportunity to ensure that future development is intentional and meets the needs of the community,” said Ian Clark, manager of parks, recreation and cemeteries for the municipality, in a media release. “It will play a crucial role in communicating a con-
sistent and shared vision for the space.”
In July of 2024, a community workshop was held where key issues were identified. Parking, traffic control, pedestrian safety and accessibility were some of the main items for consideration in the plan.
The public is encouraged to share their comments on the concept site plan by June 27 atletstalkchatham-kent.ca/ erieau-blvd.
Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002
Notice of Decision
Take Notice that on October 29, 2024 the Municipality of Chatham-Kent permitted the establishment of an Alkaline Hydrolysis Facility for the disposition of human remains at 825 Park Avenue West, Chatham, as an ancillary use to a permitted funeral home use under Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law 219-2009.
And Take Further Notice that the applicant, Registrar or any person with an interest therein may, within 15 days after publication of this notice, refer the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal for a hearing.
For further information please contact Planning Services at 519.360.1998 or ckplanning@chatham-kent.ca
Dated at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent this 16th day of June, 2025.
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Morpeth’s George Kernohan celebrates his lucky win of the Igniting Healthcare Spring 50-50 with Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation staff. Kernohan won nearly $51,000 in the June 12 draw.
Drug sting leads to 5 arrests
The Chatham Voice
A quintet of Chatham citizens is facing drug trafficking charges in the wake of a June 11 raid.
Intelligence officers, with the support of the Emergency Response Team, executed the warrant at a residence on
Park Street in Chatham.
The officers found what police say was a “substantial quantity of controlled substances, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, hydromorphone, and cocaine.”
The drugs seized have a street value of approximately $81,000, accord-
ing to police.
Also seized in the raid were packaging materials, digital scales, a couple of BB guns, one Taser, a collapsable baton, and cash.
Three men – 29, 27 and 24 – and two women – 34 and 42 – are charged with three counts each of pos-
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session for the purpose of trafficking, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.
As well, the 29-year-old man faces charges of possession of a weapon contrary to a probation order and possession knowing its possession is unauthorized.
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A recent drug raid in Chatham resulted in the seizure of more
$80,000
of drugs, plus charges against five local people.
Access to new park under review
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
Safety concerns about crossing busy Bear Line Road to access Chatham’s St. Clair College Community Park are being addressed.
The issue was discussed at council June 9, following an information report about the new amenity.
Now in its second year of development, the park has entered phase two of construction.
According to Chatham Coun. Conor Allin, constituents have raised the safety issue, noting he’s heard it will be difficult for students from nearby schools to get to the park.
“They’ll have to rent buses just to travel two
blocks because we don’t have anything in place right now,” Allin told council.
However, Chatham-Kent’s general manager of infrastructure and engineering said staff is addressing the matter.
“What we’ll be looking at through our capital budgeting process is filling in those sidewalks, eventually putting a traffic signal in there and most likely a left turn lane as well,” Soldo said. “So, it is on our horizon for us to look at. We’ll be doing the design and coming back to council with the project in the near term.”
The project launched in 2023 thanks to a donation of 19.5 acres of land from St. Clair College to develop the park.
It will be home to 10 pickleball courts with lights; two sport courts with lights (designed for 3-on-3 basketball courts); a washroom facility; a playground area; a maintenance building and accessible trails on the front half of the property. Park amenities such as landscaping, benches and bike racks will be featured, along with a soccer/ rugby field and a cricket pitch.
The municipality is also partnering with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority to plant trees throughout the park.
A year-round tennis facility is also being built. Chatham-Kent has entered into an agreement with Tennis Clubs of Canada (TCC) and an Ontar-
io numbered company to build and operate the dome. It was supposed to be completed in 2024, but due to supply issues,
is now slated for completion in October.
According to a staff report, administration was asked to investigate a
multi-purpose indoor soccer facility for the park, but that couldn’t be accommodated in the design.
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Chatham’s St. Clair College Community Park remains under development, and council learned there is a concern about access across Bear Line Road.
Students tutored in firefighting
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
Firefighting is becoming a hot topic at local high schools.
That’s according to Cam Sherman, a Grade 10 student who recently completed the eightweek “Firefighter in a High School Program” at Lambton-Kent Composite School in Dresden.
After exploring the many aspects of what it means to be a first responder, the 16 year old said a career in firefighting could be on the horizon.
“I would consider it in the future for sure,”
Sherman said, noting he learned about safety, how first responders work together, as well as the mental-health aspects of the job.
“We learned a lot of new
things and I feel like the program really opened up our minds,” he said.
“Overall, it would be a very rewarding career.”
Sherman pointed out that first responders who came in to instruct the class were good teachers.
“They are very good people in general because of their experiences,” he added. “I have a ton of respect for them.”
The program, a partnership between Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue and the Lambton Kent District School Board, has finished its third year, with 2025 marking the inaugural program at LKCS.
Along with Dresden, Firefighter in a High School is offered in Tilbury, Ridgetown and Blenheim.
Although one of the goals of the initiative is to recruit local young people to be-
come firefighters, there’s much more. The effort strengthens relationships between youth and emergency services, while enhancing community safety through education and prevention. The hands-on program allows students to interact with people
serving with EMS, police and fire and includes practical skills such as putting up a ladder.
In speaking to the students at a wrap-up event, C-K Fire & Rescue Chief Chris Case said the program offers a window into the profession, and a
chance for young people to get to know emergency personnel in their community.
“Your first responders are there for you 24 hours a day,” he added, stressing “it’s probably one of the most rewarding careers you could have.”
Dresden’s course was led by Station 6 volunteer firefighter Tyler Ellis, a former LKCS graduate. Ellis said students embraced the program.
“We had great participation, I was honestly surprised at how well the kids did,” he said.
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That’s a wrap for Lambton Kent Composite School’s first Firefighter in a High School program in Dresden. A total of 32 Grade 10 students took part in the interactive initiative aimed at introducing youth to careers as first responders.
Stars to power the 2025-26 Capitol season
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
As it heads into its 15th season, Chatham’s Capitol Theatre has plenty of star power in the lineup.
According to Devon Hansen, Chatham-Kent’s project manager for the Capitol, the goal is to give the people what they want.
“I’m really excited for this season,” he said at a kickoff event at the Capitol June 10. “What people really wanted was name recognition, so this season is a full season of name recognition – people you know – and there are big name groups.”
Canadian comedian Howie Mandel starts it off Oct. 3. The entertainer is making a return to Chatham, having performed in the Capitol’s inaugural season in 2010.
“We’ll see if he remembers the place,” Hansen joked, noting Mandel left his signature on a picture on the wall. “He’s a fantastic comedian and it’s going to be an incredible night.”
In speaking to the crowd, Hansen emphasized the importance of arts and culture.
“Arts matter,” Hansen
told the gathering. “They matter to Chatham-Kent and they matter to every community. The arts connect us to the generations across social divides by giving us shared experiences and a medium to understand one another. A theatre is not just a venue for entertainment, it is a public space of imagination.”
It’s important, he said, for theatres to be part of the community.
“This theatre belongs to Chatham-Kent,” Hansen added. “It’s a place where everyone is welcome. These shared experiences build the social fabric of Chatham-Kent, one show at a time.”
Audrey Ansell, C-K’s director of community, culture and connections, said it’s rare for a week to go by that the theatre doesn’t receive compliments, noting many performers say it is their favourite venue.
Last season was the most successful ever, Ansell said, with more than 55,000 tickets sold.
“The Capitol Theatre is now widely recognized as a preeminent performing centre in Ontario and beyond,” Ansell said.
Mayor Darrin Canniff said a thriving Capitol Theatre is part of the arts
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renaissance taking place in C-K.
The Capitol Theatre first opened in 1930 as a movie palace and live entertainment theatre. It closed in 1993. The municipality bought it in 1994. A group of citizens formed the Chatham Capitol Theatre Association and purchased the property in 1996.
The theatre, back in municipal hands, officially opened its doors in 2010. Hansen acknowledged the many volunteers and donors have contributed to the Capitol’s success, naming Bob Fox, the late Dale Ripley, and Lesley Grand for their efforts in building the centre.
The James Barker Band will follow Mandel on Oct 30; Billy Bishop Goes to War will be performed on Nov. 7, and the Jann Arden Christmas Tour comes to town Dec. 8.
Capitol Theatre volunteer Brenda Robinson and Chatham-Kent’s theatres project manager Devon Hansen cut the cake to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Capitol Theatre and the launch of the 2025-26 season.
And 2026 will see the Sam Roberts Band perform Feb. 19, followed by bagpipe rockers the Red Hot Chili Pipers Feb. 20.
On March 3, leading en-
vironmentalist David Suzuki will take the stage with his daughter in a performance titled “What You Won’t Do for Love.”
Country singer Tenille
Towns is coming March 19; Curious George - The Golden Meatball is Mar. 20 and the Just for Laughs roadshow will hit the theatre April 9.
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5:00-11:00pm Midway / Vendor Show 6:30pm Parade 10:00pm First ever Drone Show 9:00pm-1:00am Big Shiny Toons
9:00am Vendor Show
9:00-11:00am Play Rangers
Friday, June 20th Saturday, June 21st
10:00am Frog Jump Competition
10:00am Baby Show
10:00am-4:00pm Tiger Paws Exotics and Pony Rides
10:00am-4:00pm Mike Winia Pro Chainsaw Carver
11:00am-11:00pm Midway
12-2:00pm Parrot Club
12:30pm Respect Revolution 1-2:30pm Canadian Cow Girls
3:00-4:00pm Indigenous Dancers 3:00-5:00pm Kenn and Joel Acoustic Show 4:00pm 365 Pro Wrestling 5:00pm Legion Meat Draw 6:00-7:30pm JR Farmer Olympics 7:30-8:30pm SR Farmer Olympics 9:00pm-1:00am Dirt Country 9:30pm Dragon Breath Entertainment 10:15pm Fireworks Display
Threshing Festival turns 50
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com
A half a century of hometown spirit will be celebrated this weekend at the Thamesville Threshing Festival.
The event’s 50th birthday will see new features added this year, as well as the return of tried-andtrue favourites.
Involved for the last 25 years, event chair Ed Pumpfrey said Friday’s popular parade will be followed by the first-ever Drone Show later in the evening at 10:15 p.m.
Saturday’s activities kick off at 9 a.m., Pumpfrey said, and will wrap up at 10:15 p.m. with the biggest fireworks display the festival has ever had.
“We doubled our budget this year,” he told The Voice.
Saturday also features 45 vendors as well as a host of performances, includ-
ing Indigenous dancers from Delaware Nation at Moraviantown; the Canadian Cowgirls and 365 Pro Wrestling.
Play Rangers, a petting zoo, chainsaw carving and Farmer Olympics are also on the agenda.
Pumpfrey said all are welcome, noting many people travel to the festival from out of town.
“It’s become like a big family reunion,” he said.
“Everyone comes home
for it.”
Plans are also in the works, Pumpfrey said, to honour Ron Swackhammer and Ron Vanrabaeys. Both Thamesville residents have been helping make the festival a success since it started in 1975.
Live music is featured throughout the festival with Big Shiny Toons playing Friday night. Dirt County will entertain on Saturday evening.
Chatham Voice file photo Fireworks are always a thrill for visitors to the Thamesville Threshing Festival. Organizers say this year’s version on Saturday will be the best ever. Add on a drone show for Friday night too.
Wheatley community resiliency applauded
Greg Coulter/Southpoint Sun/Special to The Chatham Voice
From left, Chatham-Kent–Leamington MP Dave Epp, Caldwell First Nations Chief Nikki van Oirschot, Wheatley Task Force chair Howard Gabert, MPP Trevor Jones, C-K Mayor Darrin Canniff and Wheatley economic development officer Kyra Knapp celebrate during the recent Wheatley Waves Forward event.
By Greg Coulter Southpoint Sun
Unsightly fencing and annoying street closures in the downtown core have been the norm in Wheatley as the result of the August 2021 gas explosion.
They were all back up again on June 7, but this time it was for the celebration “Wheatley Waves Forward.” With centre stage and ceremonies taking place led by West Kent Coun. Lauren Anderson, only metres from the capped well head, dignitaries from all levels of federal, provincial, municipal, Indigenous, infrastructure professionals and Wheatley Task Force volunteers spoke passionately about the past four
years.
The unifying message from each speaker highlighted the resilient, community-based positive attitude for a bright future in seeking a way forward.
Two conceptual plans were unveiled for the blast site. Community engagement is encouraged with a link through letstalkchatham-kent.ca, with information and pictures of the plans, and a link to a survey.
Task Force chair Howard Gabert and Economic Development officer Kyra Knapp acknowledged support from all levels of government.
The federal government’s abandoned well program has become more front and centre.
The funding by the prov-
ince for the two-years of Knapp’s position, along with a commitment of $1 million for development of the blast zone, were also included.
Last but not least, is the purchase of the damaged properties by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
“The work of the task force will continue with many more meetings,” acknowledged Gabert, adding, “There remains some uncertainty about the path forward as they await final monitoring of the capped wellhead.”
The province’s infrastructure contribution requires spending by March 31, 2026.
Gabert also noted that the eight-member volunteer task force continues to look at all aspects of a
downtown core revitalization, not just the damaged blast zone. The two billboards of the concept plans will remain on site for public viewing.
After the unveiling, the streets were lined with artisan and food vendors, while task force volunteers remained on hand to field inquiries from the many visitors.
The afternoon continued with live entertainment by local musicians and a well-attended watering hole.
Briar Patch shop owner Tracey Declerk was ecstatic with the “overwhelming positive attitude shown today. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions even before the blast due to evacuations of the high gas readings.
Community Events
Thursday, June 19, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers & musicians welcome 1–4pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company. Donations welcome. 4pm is bike night come out for drinks & pool. Call 519-350-8937.
• Creativity Club at the Blenheim Branch of the CKPL: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Whether you are splattering paint, mixing up science experiments, or constructing wild creations, this club is hands-on fun. Drop-in!
• Bill’s Place Community Space. Drop-In. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out and have a chat, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or find out about our programs and upcoming events. No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome. 6-9pm.
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. Everyone welcome.
• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild meeting at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave W, Chatham. Doors open at 6:00. Meeting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join us, the fee for non-members is $10. You are welcome to contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www. ckquiltguild.com for more information.
• Lunch at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. 11am-1:30pm. Daily specials or menu items available. Everyone welcome.
Friday, June 20, 2025:
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am-1:30pm. Supper served 4:00-6:00pm. No orders after 5:30 pm. Tonight’s specials are Roast Beef $15 or Fish & Chips, $14.00 (HST included). Take out available: 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. 5:15pm is weekly CatchThe-Ace draw. Fun Darts at 7:00pm.
• Delightful Perch and/or Chicken Dinner with choice of potato & coleslaw plus dessert. Served from 4:30–7 pm at Merlin Legion. 5 pc perch $20; perch/ chicken combo $20; 3 pc chicken $15.50. 519-689-4884 for more info. Take outs available. Karaoke Bob 8-12.
• “Pure Worship!” 2025 convention series presented by Jehovah’s Witnesses at the WFCU Centre (8787 McHugh
Street, Windsor, ON N8S 0A1). The event is free for all in the community. Friday from 9:20am-4:50pm; Saturday 9:20am- 4:50pm; Sunday 9:20am3:50pm. Bible-based talks, interviews and video presentations will be featured. For more information, please visit jw.org > About Us > Conventions.
• Join the Active Lifestyle Centre’s Walking Club at 10am (weather permitting), enjoy the sunshine! Check out an ALC pedometer to track your steps and progress! 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham.
• Lunch at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St. 11am-1:30pm. Daily specials or menu items available. Friday night supper is a Honey Garlic Chicken dinner with potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw and a bun. Dine ins $14; pickup $15. All meals are served at 6pm. Everyone welcome.
Saturday, June 21, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 10:00am–9:30pm. Line Dancing lessons 10:00am-12noon. Meat draws at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open 3:00 pm–6:00pm. Entertainment by Big City band 4:30-9:30pm. Everyone welcome.
• Canvas & Crumpets – a fundraiser supporting the Chatham-Kent Hospice at Real Food Kitchen & Bake Shop. 3pm6pm. $50 each. Traditional high tea service followed by a painting session led by local artist Pique Bhatt. All skill levels welcome! For more info please contact Sheri 519-682-1012.
• The Chatham Breakthrough T1D™ Walk takes place in Kingston Park. Registration at 11am in Pavillion 1. Pre-register at Chatham – Breakthrough T1D Walk. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/diabeteswalkchatham/.
• Sex toy Bingo. 6:30pm. Join CK Pride and Pozitive Pathways at Bill’s Place (2SLGBTQIA+ Community Space), 48 Centre Stree. Tickets $20. Only 50 tickets available! Bring your dabbers and cash for the canteen. Bring a non-perishable item for Outreach for Hunger and get a door prize draw ticket. Ages: 18+ Reserve your ticket in advance at info@ckpride.com. Limited tickets available at the door.
Sunday, June 22, 2025:
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 12:00pm–5:30pm. Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Euchre Tournament; cash prizes & 50/50 draw. Kitchen and Bar will be open. Everyone welcome.
• Dawn Valley United Church Super Senior Sunday Sundaes Celebration of Music service with the group Sisters of Choice. They will be singing Gospel, country and favourite songs from the 40’s thru 70’s at 4 p.m. We are located at 507 Dawn Valley Rd & corner of Lambton Line. Light supper to follow. Free will offering. Everyone welcome.
• Wheatley Two Creeks presents Tom Lockwood at 6pm. 1km north of Wheatley. No admission, we do pass the hat. Food and drink by the Scouts. Lots of convenient parking. See twocreeks.ca.
• Breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge from 9am-Noon. All meals are cooked to order. Everyone welcome.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025:
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am-1:30p.m. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00pm & 7:00pm. Everyone welcome.
• Check out the Active Lifestyle Centre’s Carpet Bowling program; 12:30-3pm. ALC Members $3 – Non-members $6! Bring a friend and enjoy the fun! 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham
Wednesday, June 25, 2025:
• Kent County Stamp Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center, 20 Merritt Ave. Chatham. 7:30pm–9:00pm. New Members & guests welcome. ontact President Dennis Marek (drsam2945@ gmail.com) (519-627-1429).
• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:00am–1:30pm. Our daily special is meatloaf dinner. Fun Darts at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome.
• RWTO, Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, Chatham-Kent Branch, will meet at Chatham Moose Lodge, 9:30 am registration and socializing, noon meal, ham with scalloped potatoes for $25. We welcome retired educators and friends for an enjoyable morning! Call Lynn Russell 519-676-5900 by June 21.
• Stop by the Active Lifestyle Centre on Wednesday Evenings to play Billiards! $5 per person! Open to the public from 4pm to 8pm! 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham
Fun Stuff
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57. Atomic #54
58. Devotes again
63. Fish sauce
65. French stock market
66. Things that consist of two elements or parts
67. Tense
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33. Alternative form of a gene
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37. Plants in the chamomile tribe
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40. Portion of a book
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42. Title of respect
44. Tax collector
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53. Strongly recommends 55. Hit lightly
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11. Mentioning one by one
13. Instruments used to dilate
15. Freshwater fish
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18. Doctor of Education
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27. Small water buffaloes
29. Ceramic jars
32. I (German)
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36. A series of acts at a night club
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40. Inquire too closely
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44. Drink
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Thrift store supports local charity groups
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative
pamwrightlji@gmail.com
Chatham’s New Life Thrift shop started in the pandemic with a hope, a prayer and a sign out front.
Five years later, the Queen Street business is thriving. The store helps fund the Chatham Christian School and also supports a number of local charities. To date, the initiative has donated $190,000 back to the community. A different charity is chosen each month and a portion of that month’s sales are donated.
“It was full steam ahead,” said treasurer Chrystal Koopman of the April 2020 opening. “The community has been behind us since day one and they’ve been coming in the door ever since. It’s been a blessing.”
The store, that resells gently used donations, is run by a volunteer board of directors. Currently there are more than 100 volunteers who help out – many of whom have been with New Life from
the get go.
“It started out with very humble beginnings in somebody’s kitchen,” Koopman said, as volunteer staffers starting selling items online in 2017.
“But the husbands got sick of that,” she joked, so the next move was to open a store.
That led to the construction of New Life Thrift at the corner of Richmond and Queen streets. Previously, the site was home to a business that burned down beside an empty lot. After buying the store, New Life volunteers got together, hunted down the owner of the lot and purchased it, thereby allowing them to double to the size of the store.
“When we bought it, it was in complete ruin from a fire,” Koopman said.
However, hard work paid off, as organizers were able to pay for the new brick structure in
one year’s time.
“I think we’ve rejuvenated this corner,” Koopman said.
“We could not be happier with the way things run,” said board member Tony DeKoter of the outlet, noting that despite limited advertising, the customers keep coming as the good news spreads.
In addition to the main store, New Life Thrift also runs a holiday-themed outlet two doors down. Dubbed the Christmas Closet, the store runs for six weeks during the holiday season, opening on Nov. 1.
“It’s been a great success,” Koopman said.
“The community comes out and lines up. They line up out the door.”
The Three Oaks Cabin, a mental respite facility for farmers and first responders located near Florence, is the latest non-profit to benefit from funding. Last month New Life Thrift donated $4,650 to the organization.
Coffee and passports
Local MP Dave Epp is going into caffeine overload and organizing pass-
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the opening of
Running entirely on volunteer power, the successful shop helps fund the
School and other non-profits and charities. Celebrating the milestone are volunteers Erin Smids, Cathy Zuidema, Faye VanKesteren, Hettie VanKesteren and Margaret Pilon.
port clinics in the area in the near future.
The passport clinics are taking place June 24 in Wallaceburg and Bothwell.
The Wallaceburg clinic runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Adult Activity Centre on James Street.
In Bothwell, a clinic will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bothwell Scout Hut on Oak Street.
The next day, Epp, MP for Chatham-Kent–Leamington, is holding a series of one-hour informal Coffee With Dave chat sessions at restaurants across the municipality.
His day begins at GraveDiggerz’ in Highgate at 7:30 a.m. From there, he’ll be at Burns in Dresden at 9 a.m.; then Fast & Fresh in Thamesville at 10:30 a.m.; at the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham at noon, and then The Black Goose in Wallaceburg at 2 p.m.
• Business Voice is a bi-monthly column in The Chatham Voice that highlights some of the achievements made and efforts underway in Chatham-Kent’s business community. Send your informat to bruce@chathamvoice.com.
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Chatham’s New Life Thrift Store.
Chatham Christian
Council works to defend Dresden
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative
pamwrightlji@gmail.com
Chatham-Kent is asking the Ontario government to reverse its decision to allow the York1 Dresden landfill project to proceed without a full environmental assessment.
The vote comes on the
heels of the province’s rapid passage of Bill 5 June 5. As part of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025, the legislation removes the EA placed on the project by the environment minister in 2024.
Following a presentation by C-K director of legal services Dave Taylor,
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council gave unanimous support to the motion at a recent council meeting. It directs staff to continue to oppose the landfill and engage with the community, First Nation peoples, as well as provincial and federal agencies.
The municipality is also planning to facilitate expert environmental and
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traffic impact studies of the project located at 29831 Irish School Rd.
“We anticipate this will move forward quickly,” Taylor said of the York1 proposal, noting the motion is another attempt to defend Dresden.
“We hoped this would have taken a different course, but unfortunate-
ly, we are where we are now,” he stated. “There are still some tools that are outlined in this motion that might be used to potentially stop the landfill, though with this provincial decision, the barriers are much higher.”
groups and neighbouring municipalities and will have “close discussions” with local First Nation members who may be taking legal action.
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If the province is unwilling to undo the Dresden decision, Chatham-Kent will forge another path, calling on government to require comprehensive studies and public consultation equivalent to an EA designation. This would examine geotechnical, noise, environmental, air-quality and socio-economic impacts of the expanded landfill. Going forward, Chatham-Kent is also asking that formal engagement and consultation with affected First Nations take place.
As well, the municipality is requesting a federal environmental review under the Impact Assessment Act and to examine ways to challenge Bill 5 in the courts. The federal bill of environmental rights will also be examined.
Taylor said Chatham-Kent will continue to work with citizen
Mississauga-based York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Ltd. plans to revive the dormant dump site, utilizing an eight-hectare landfill to accept up to 365,000 tonnes of construction waste annually.
The firm plans to build a regenerative recycling facility to repurpose an assortment of materials to be used in other construction projects.
A leachate ponding system will be built as well. York1 has said it will operate the facility from Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. accepting up to 6,000 tonnes of waste daily. Earlier plans posted by the company stated there could be as many as 700 trucks travelling to the site each day. The landfill is located within a kilometre of the town’s high school. Since the plans were made public on the Internet 16 months ago, opposition the project has continued to build.
Entegrus boss to retire
Top power official Jim Hogan is set to flip the switch on his career next February.
ries of mergers and acquisitions. Four area utility companies in the region became one.
Hogan, president and CEO of the utility company has spent more than two decades with the organization. He joined back in 2002 as chief financial and regulatory officer. Eight years later, he took the helm.
During his time at the top, Hogan led Entegrus through transformation changes, including a se-
“Jim’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Entegrus into the organization it is today,” said Max Fantuz, chair of the Entegrus board of directors, in a media release. “His steady guidance, high standards, and deep commitment to the people and communities we serve have helped foster a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and public trust.”
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Michael Bechard
Peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Monday June 9, 2025, Michael “Mike” Vincent Bechard, age 71. Born in Chatham in 1953 son of the late Leonard and Marie (Audette) Bechard. Dearest husband, best friend and soulmate for 51 years of Beverly (Myers) Bechard. Loving father of Brent (Sarah) Bechard and Stephanie (Derek) Gyssels. Cherished Pepe of Isabella, Alexa, Kayla, Lawson and Tina. Dear brother of Tracy Fowler (Jerome) and brotherin-law of Patty Bechard. He will be missed and forever remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Lawrence Bechard, Richard (Mary Jane) Bechard, Brenda (Bernie) Caron and Wayne Bechard (Barb). He will be fondly remembered by staff and students for his 30 years as custodian, “Mr. Mike”, for the LKDSB, a job he took great pride in and lasting friendships he treasured. Euchre parties, holey board tournaments and happy hours won’t be the same without him. Mike was happiest when spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who were very special to him. Mike’s family extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Wheeler, the VON staff and all the staff at Chatham-Kent Hospice for their amazing and compassionate care. Per Mike’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Mike’s family will remember him privately at Maple Leaf Cemetery. A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be held at the McKinlay Reception Centre, 463 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00pm. Memories will be shared at 7:30pm. Donations to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or Wheels of Hope (cheques payable to: Canadian Cancer SocietyWheels of Hope Transpotation Program) would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Hinnegan Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham.
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