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Imagine Chatham-Kent has taken a cautious step forward.

At its Aug. 8 meeting, municipal council vot-

ed to allocate $2-million towards the “due diligence” aspect of an ambitious plan to repurpose the Downtown Chatham Centre into an expansive civic centre complex, and more.

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News

She’s in it to win it

Fun times at WAMBO

Singer vying to perform in Hollywood Bowl the many Tik Tok videos she’s created.

She’s at it constantly.

“This is an American Kaitlyn Frances is singcontest and I think a lot of ing a happy tune.

The young Chatham Canadian content gets left singer/songwriter is edg- behind,” Frances added. ing closer to her goal of “Being an independent performing at the Holly- artist representing Southwestern Ontario wood Bowl this is something I’m fall. proud of.

She’s gone “But it’s a lot of through several work.” levels of online Based on a subvoting so far in mitted video of the competition one of her perand as of Aug. 12 formances to the is number one in Opening Act conher category.

“I’m still hold- Kaitlyn Frances test, Frances was chosen to coming on to number pete earlier this one,” Frances told The Voice, adding it’s a summer.

Based in Los Angeles, “week by week” eliminaOpening Act is part of tion process.

According to Frances, Audacy’s eighth annual taking part in the Open- We Can Survive event.

The contest’s top winner ing Act contest has raised her profile. Her songs are will open for music sugetting more views on perstars such as Doja Cat her YouTube channel and and the Black Eyed Peas.

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Glasstown Brewing showcased its Peerless as part of WAMBO’s many, many displays on the weekend in Wallaceburg.

Trust the Professionals.

“If I win and get to perform in front of 19,000 people and somebody I’ve idolized, I’ll die,” Frances exclaimed.

However, who this year’s superstars are is under wraps for now with the list of stars to be announced in September.

And even though Frances has stayed in the top spot for the past month, a voting reset will take place Aug. 22.

Then she’ll be starting all over as she will go back to zero votes.

That segment of the voting runs until Sept. 1 and it’s when Frances will need community support.

For now, Frances said she will keep “plugging away” as she advocates for herself in the online world.

She’s also babying her voice following a bout of laryngitis, brought on by the extra strain of constant recording.

“I’m taking better care of myself,” Frances added. “It’s a balance I need to learn.”

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Project designated as a priority Continued from page 1

The “more” includes a 4,000-seat arena/entertainment centre, a renewed King Street streetscape, and future investment that could include housing or possibly a hotel.

Council also moved to designate Imagine C-K as a priority project for the municipality in alignment with its strategic goals.

All told the estimate for the entire project is between $115 million and $125 million. Phase 1 is estimated at $53-million, Phase II is ballparked at between $60-million to $70-million, with the third phase having no cost to taxpayers.

The plan, conceived by a group of established community partners, would see construction undertaken by the investors with ownership of the buildings to be turned over to the municipality.

While most councillors spoke in support of the project, many said the municipality must examine every angle.

Some wanted to see the plan referred to the next elected council, as the new

council will be making the final decision.

However, a motion by East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonneault to defer was defeated.

Pinsonneault told council the municipality simply can’t afford Imagine C-K. He said he was afraid that once the municipality committed $2-million to due diligence, “the train’s going to leave the station with no return.”

Pinsonneault said there’s “no possible way” the community can afford a $125-million project, even though it would revitalize downtown Chatham.

“Unless somebody else tells me there’s money coming from somewhere else, it’s not possible – not even in stages,” Pinsonneault said, adding inflation and a possible recession will increase costs.

But other councillors view Imagine C-K as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy said undertaking due diligence ensures the municipality doesn’t jump into anything.

Bondy went on to praise each of the “proven” com-

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The architectural concept of a redesigned and repurposed Downtown Chatham Centre.

munity developers individually, noting they’ve been successful in many commercial endeavours.

“The opportunity is staring us in the face,” Bondy told council. “If they succeed, we succeed as a community.”

“Not many communities have an opportunity where you have local community partners that are willing to do this,” he added, noting the DCC is “blockading” progress in the downtown.

“We should embrace this,” Bondy said.

Chatham Coun. Marjorie Crew said she supported the proposal, noting it’s a great project for “all of Chatham-Kent,” not just Chatham. She also quoted a local business owner who told her it’s time to look at the “glass half full instead of half empty.”

As described in an administrative report, the development is broken down into three phases.

The first phase includes the redevelopment of the old Sears building into a facility able to house the Civic Centre, the Chatham Public Library, as well as the Cultural Centre’s Museum and Art Gallery.

Phase II includes the construction of the entertainment complex on the DCC footprint as well as the commercial redevelopment of the King Street streetscape.

Phase III will be retained for private development.

The report states that the municipality would be responsible for all costs associated with the development, acquisitions and ongoing operation of all facilities and structures that will fall under municipal ownership.

Other recommendations regarding Imagine C-K were also approved including: • a certified appraisal and engineering report be carried out where rele-

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vant for the portions of the DCC property that is to be transferred to municipal ownership; • the retention of a qualified and independent firm through a Request for Proposal to lead further public consultation, feasibility, financial review and report on the final scope with recommended next steps to go to council; • the retention of external legal counsel to map put the development agreement between the community partners who own the mall for approval by council; and • authorization of the CAO to execute any operational agreement related to the due diligence process that is approved by the municipality’s legal department.

When questioned by South Kent Coun. Clare Latimer about a timeline for the due diligence process, project lead Bruce McAllister said an RFP

would go out immediately with possible hires to come back to council by October.

McAllister, general manager of community development for Chatham-Kent, told council the independent firm will oversee Phase 1 and Phase II concurrently, “when appropriate,” reporting back to council on the first phase in February of 2023 and the second phase in March or April.

Funding for the due diligence process will come from the Building Lifecycle Reserves fund.

A total of 108 submissions about Imagine C-K have been received thus far in the public engagement effort, however, McAllister said further consultation will be carried out as well.

Ultimately, the due diligence process will benefit the municipality, McAllister said, as it will help inform what direction council needs to take.

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Developers applaud council’s DCC decision

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

The community developers behind the Imagine Chatham-Kent project are pleased the municipality is moving ahead with the due diligence process.

Rob Myers, spokesperson for the group, said he was impressed by how council handled the issue at the Aug. 8 council meeting.

“I thought it was good that council stood up,” Myers said. “Councillors asked a lot of good questions and provided good

comments. I think all councillors are doing their due diligence. Our group is happy with the results.”

Myers, Ron Nydam, Don Tetrault, Jim Bullock, and Jessica and Pete Tsirimibis comprise the development team that purchased the DCC more than a year ago and put forward the Imagine CK proposal.

Myers said he looks forward to what lies ahead.

“I think all of our work over the past 14 months is paying off. I think it will bode well for the municipality,” he said.

Myers said municipal administration certainly did

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its homework on the proposal.

“Bruce McAllister and all the folks at city hall have been working hard at it and digging into the numbers,” he said.

Myers said he believes the project would have many, many eyes on expenses for the project.

“We, as well as council, and the taxpayers of Chatham-Kent, will watch this and make sure the costs don’t get out of control,” he said.

According to a 12-page report released to council, initial estimates for Imagine C-K run between $115

million to $125 million.

However, the value of the municipal infrastructure, including the Civic Centre, the Chatham Public Library and the Cultural Centre that will be affected have been appraised at close to $10-million.

Council also needs to consider expensive upgrades to aging infrastructure.

The civic centre alone needs $25-million in repairs, while the Chatham-Kent Public Library expansion estimate is $5.5-million.

The cost of new seats at the Kiwanis Theatre cur-

rently sits at $450,000.

Building a business case for Imagine C-K will be part of the due diligence process.

Chief financial officer Gord Quinton there is no specific funding available for such a project, noting government grant programs tend to come up quickly and it’s important to be prepared.

“I think it’s our job to start knocking on doors and get the conversation going as quickly as possible,” Quinton said.

Mayor Darrin Canniff, said he’s been in “extensive discussions” with

Chatham-Kent’s federal and provincial representatives and senior government officials advocating for Imagine C-K. “Yes, we’re not going to leave any rock unturned,” Canniff told council, stressing the municipality will explore “all options” to obtain funding.

Interim CAO Tony Haddad said continuing with the due diligence process will better position C-K to respond to funding opportunities, reflecting the private sector partnership, something he said is “highly regarded” with these types of projects.

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Jarvis recognized for community dedication “You give your time and energy as if it’s endless and you do so with no expectations in return, other than you know When it comes to helping you’ve helped people in the others through volunteering, community,” Baxter said. “If Kristine Jarvis continues to hit we had more people like you, this world would it out of the park. really be a better For the second “You give your time place.” year running, the and energy as if it’s On top of her C h a t h a m - K e n t endless and you do so busy job workPolice Service with no expectations in ing in the CKPS employee has CIPC (Canada been recognized return, other than you Police Informaby the Police know you’ve helped tion Centre) unit Association of people in the commuand records manOntario for her nity. If we had more agement, Jarvis dedication to the people like you, this volunteers with a community.

Jarvis was cho- world would really be a host of organizations. sen as one of two better place.”

She is an origCommunity Role - PAO’s Mark Baxter inal member of Model finalists in the seventh annual Police Ser- the Shop With A Cop (now vices Hero of the Year Awards. Holiday with a Hero) steering She was selected from among committee; chairperson of the Salvation Army Toy Drive; a 300 entries.

Mark Baxter, president of the volunteer with the MAKE A provincial association, trav- WISH Foundation; the bursary elled to Chatham to personally and donor co-ordinator of the present Jarvis with the award Paul Herfst Memorial Bursary and a participant in the Special at police headquarters.

Baxter called Jarvis’ efforts Olympics Polar Plunge.

When shyly accepting the the “epitome of a community award, Jarvis said she was both role model.

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By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

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Chatham-Kent Police Service civilian employee Kristine Jarvis was recently recognized for her tireless volunteering in the community. For the second year in a row, Jarvis was selected as one of two Community Role Model finalists in the Police Association of Ontario’s Hero of the Year awards. Presenting the certificate to Jarvis is Mark Baxter, president of the provincial association.

“honoured and humbled” and she thanked the police service for “always giving me opportunity and room to grow.”

Jarvis also received in person congratulations from Chatham-Kent– Leamington MP Dave Epp, Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff, Acting Police Chief Kirk Earley and Victoria Labadie, vice-president of the CKPS Police Association.

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Opinion

More work needed It’s just one step, albeit a big one.

Council moved the municipality closer to making a deal with a local development team to shift some of Chatham-Kent’s operations into the former Sears part of the Downtown Chatham Centre.

But it also moved to make itself more aware of the municipal assets on hand and what to do with them.

Chatham-Kent council opted to allocate $2 million to further investigate the very ambitious plan from the developers to repurpose the Downtown Chatham Centre into a major community hub.

The first phase of the proposal would shift operations of the Civic Centre, the Chatham Library and elements of the Cultural Centre (specifically the museum and art gallery) into the former Sears building.

The second phase would see the construction of an entertainment/ recreation complex with an arena/ performance space capable of holding 3,500 to 4,000 people. There would be revitalized outdoor spaces involved in this phase and a revamped King Street streetscape as well.

Costing is estimated at about $53 million for the first phase, a figure the

developers firmly believe they can easily beat.

The recreation/arena complex phase could cost upwards of $70 million.

At the same time, the municipality would have to decide what to do with its vacated buildings. Selling off the excess properties is essential to limit costs in this phase.

In the second phase, obtaining funding from the provincial and/or federal government would be key to making this segment a reality.

What the municipality is doing is getting vital information for any such opportunity ready.

What it is also doing is getting a very good handle on what the existing municipal infrastructure – the Civic Centre, library, Cultural Centre and Memorial Arena – need to remain operational.

Because just saying “thanks, but no thanks” to the development team is not an option. You’d be left with a Civic Centre in dire need of massive renovations, an ancient arena and other operations that have outgrown their spaces.

Money needs to be spent regardless.

The questions are how much and for what?

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Why I decided to not run for council Editor: Many people consider me to be an extravert. And perhaps; then, this should or must be a prerequisite, if one wants to run for any public office, so I was told.

However, just because I love talking to people and socializing at parties, relating stories of my many wonderful exploits both here in Chatham and abroad, does that make me a possible candidate?

And I do have a bit of a flair for the gift of the gab using creative and slightly embellished presentations.

I am an avid reader and want to educate and enlighten myself constantly to know and be familiar with what is going on both locally, domestically and internationally. And having traveled to over 45 countries, living abroad and teaching management theories for over

18 years and having experienced many different cultures, I have enough material to enhance many conversations.

I must admit, I was tempted. The reason I was considering running for office was mostly influenced by my fervent interest in our Chatham community and to see how I could, in my own creative way, contribute to its growing success.

I, like many Chatamites, am very vocal abohut what is right and what is wrong, and what we should do, or could do, or must do. One good thing, I suppose, about Chatham is that we are a vocal community.

Just sit awhile in any Tim Hortons and the resolutions for all of our troubles/challenges/ concerns will be related,

exploited, extolled, criticized and challenged.

In fact, I challenge our local leaders to just sit and have a coffee at one of these places and really listen to the people. You will soon learn what the people in this community really want and are concerned about.

And herein too is the rub. Sitting in these coffee shops, or on the porch of some neighbour’s house, or just sharing ideas and opinions at my sailing club is wonderful, enlightening, fun, amusing and even entertaining.

But after the wine is gone and the sun sets, we head home and turn on our favorite TV program and think no more that day about all the worldly topics we covered/discussed and analyzed.

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Big requirement to seek election? Thick skin Continued from page 6

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Now the implications of this comment are not surprising, but scary. Freedom of speech is what gives us the empowerment to happiness, I feel.

And the will to help the community and express what one feels that will make a difference, to making this a better community, is almost utopian.

But creative minds, with a strong willingness to move mountains to do positive things are squished by naysayers and political commentators, or the wings of creativity and motivation to action are clipped by bureaucratic protocols. And

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News

Boarderers get $100K from C-K

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

A one-time funding ask by the Scottish Borderers Foundation has been answered.

On Aug. 8, Chatham-Kent council approved a $100,000 donation to be dispersed over a four-year period.

The boost from the municipality means the organization has hit the halfway mark in its $600,000 fundraising goal.

Starting this year, the foundation will receive $25,000 per year from Chatham-Kent.

Other municipalities, including the City of Windsor and Essex County have each committed $100,000 to the campaign.

Essex County is spreading their donation out over a two-year period.

The Scottish Borderers Foundation is a civilian organization that officially represents and supports the storied Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment, helping with all aspects of non-operational funding.

This includes financial support of the Pipes and Drums; building and maintaining monuments, preserving records and artifacts, including digitization, and funding travel to special events and ceremonies.

As part of a presentation to council on behalf of the foundation, retired Chatham-Kent Police Service Chief Dennis Poole said the money from the cam-

August 5, 2022 OF CHATHAM-KENT UseMUNICIPALITY and Care By-Law Amendment The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be holding a The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is proposing to amend ByPUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Regarding the upcoming planned work related the Law Number 145-2020 (Regulate Use andtoCare of Municipal Highways) toPARRY clearly define the property owner’s responsibility BRIDGE 2016 REHABILITATION PROJECT Keil Drive over Thames River (Community Chatham) for maintenance andthe care of the property inofterms of boulevards The purpose of this Public apron.

Information Centre is to inform stakeholders of the scope of work, traffic detour and the driveway Proposed changes were recommended plan and timing of construction activities associated with the above mentioned project in the Community Chatham. priorofto the release of a new 5-year contract for the Corporate The meeting will be held on: GrassDATE: CuttingThursday, Contract for municipal-owned properties. At the April 21, 2016 TIME: 5:00pm – 8:00pm March 7, 2022 council meeting, the administration identified LOCATION: Chatham-Kent Civic Centre – Atrium King Street West, Chatham the following315items as opportunities for cost efficiencies with the As this Public Information Centre will be an “open house” format, no formal presentation will be made.

Representatives from the Municipality Grass of Chatham-Kent, along withContract: the Engineering Consultant, will be future of the Municipal Cutting available to review the display boards and respond to any questions posed by stakeholders. Area residents, property owners, business operators and those who may have a general interest in this project • Review andtopropose a new By-law with clarity as to what each are encouraged attend this meeting. property owner responsible for in terms of grass If you have any questions, is please contact either: Adam Sullo, P.Eng on the municipal right of Brad Walt, C.E.T. maintenance way.

Director, Engineering and Transportation Project Contact Engineering and Transportation Division GM BluePlan Engineering Ltd. • Engage the taxpayers through public engagement sessions on Municipality of Chatham-Kent 145 Thames Road West, Unit 4 315 King Street West, Chatham ON N7M 5K8 Exeter, Ontario N0M 1S3 theTproposed new Bylaw.

519-360-1998 Ext. 3307 T 519-235-2539 E adam.sullo@chatham-kent.ca E brad.walt@gmblueplan.ca • Education and correspondence with property owners that David Charron could be in violation of the new proposed By-law. The above Engineering Technologist Engineering and Transportation Division Municipality actions areof Chatham-Kent required to find efficiencies and savings to base 315 King Street West, Chatham ON N7M 5K8 budget costs associated with the grass cutting.

T 519-360-1998 Ext. 3331 E david.charron@chatham-kent.ca A draft by-law amendment to 145-2020 is now available on our Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent page for review and feedback. The page will be open for public feedback beginning August 5, 2022, and will remain open until August 26, 2022.

Please visit www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/boulevard-use-andcare-by-law-amendment to review the proposed changes to By-law Number 145-2020 Public Highways – Regulate and Use and Care of Municipal Highways.

If you require further information on the proposed changes, please contact: Chris Thibert Director, Engineering ckengineering@chatham-kent.ca 519-360-1998

paign will be used to fund initiatives into “perpetuity” with only the interest from the money to be spent.

In the past 200 years, the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment has always an-

swered the call. From the War of 1812 to the ill-fated raid at Dieppe, to the war in Afghanistan, members of the regiment have served with distinction.

The funding request sparked discussion

around the virtual council table as to how donations should be approached.

Some members of council thought granting the request would start the municipality down a slippery slope.

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East Kent Coun. Steve Pinsonneault said that while he’s sure the ask from the foundation is worthy, he’s worried it will lead to many other groups taking a similar approach.

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Thank you to all the participants for making our show a success. A special thank you to all of the sponsors for your contribution to our show, sponsoring the various classes:

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A special thank you to Jamie Smith for bringing his “Bones” bike once owned by Evil Knievel!

Also a special thank you to our commentator, Ray Trahan, who did an outstanding job throughout the day, promoting our sponsors, and the activities during the show.

TO OUR VENDORS: Thank you for your participation and we hope to see you again in 2023.

The success of any event comes from the generosity and hard work of the volunteers.

Thanks to all of you for your time and support.

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We look forward to seeing everyone at next years 10th Annual Mitchell’s Bay Antique Car Show on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Please visit us at www.mitchellsbay.org

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022

News

Trail to be named in Fluker’s honour

By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative pamwrightlji@gmail.com

An as-yet-to-be-chosen public walking trail in Tilbury will be named in honour of Bryon Fluker.

The well-known poli-

tician and former teacher who dedicated more than 40 years of his life to serving his community passed away Aug. 3.

The motion to honour Fluker, made by West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan at the Aug 8. coun-

cil meeting, received unanimous approval from council.

Harrigan said the commemoration was a way to acknowledge the “deep, deep appreciation” the community held for Fluker for his dedication

to public life and for the “zest” he brought to the political process.

Fluker was elected to Tilbury town council in 1972 and served there as a councillor and later mayor.

Amalgamation in 1998

saw him earn a seat on Chatham-Kent council where he served until 2018.

Council has directed administration to review Tilbury area trails and recommend an appropriate one for the commem-

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Business

‘Balanced’ real estate market in C-K

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Home sales rebounded somewhat in July in Chatham-Kent, but they remain down significantly from the same period a year ago.

A total of 116 units changed hands in July, down more than 32 per cent from July of 2021.

However, just 101 units sold in June, which was down nearly 46 per cent from the same month a year ago.

Amber Pinsonneault, president of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors (CKAR), said the market is “rebalancing” itself, and higher interest rates and market uncertainty have had their impact.

She added buyers no longer have to operate at a frenetic pace, which was the case for the past several years, as a house came on the market and was scooped up in a matter of days, often with a bidding war, and often at over asking price.

That’s changed.

“It really is providing more opportunities for home buyers, first-time buyers in particular,” Pinsonneault said. “And sellers are still getting great value for their homes.

They’re not getting the astronomical prices they were seeing earlier, however.”

She said the high point was back in February and things have been tailing off or at least flat-lining in terms of pricing ever since.

“In July, we were back up to just under $500,000 for our average (home price). That’s a 20-percent increase from last July,” she said.

More importantly, the local market isn’t experiencing a large price shrink that has hit much of the rest of the province.

“Chatham-Kent is not seeing these crazy decreases in prices like some places are,” she said. “To come down under $500,000 here really gives more people an opportunity to get into the

market.”

Plus, they’re able to get in on their terms. With bidding wars, people often took the first house that came into their price range.

“We’re seeing offers with conditions on them.

I think that allows for confidence for the purchaser,” Pinsonneault said. “You want someone to love the house they are purchasing. This (market) allows people to firm up their financing, get a home inspection and be happy with what they are purchasing.”

While prices and the number of homes sold may be down, what is on the rise is inventory.

Slower sales and more market confidence have led to added homes on the market. And they may remain on the market for a longer period of time now that the buying frenzy has subsided.

CKAR numbers indicate there were 271 new residential listings added in July. That was the largest number of new listings

for a July in history for C-K. Pinsonneault said in the past with the brisk sales, people may have wanted to sell, but were worried about finding a new home.

“The big question from last year was, ‘If I’m selling, where am I going?’

Now, there is an opportunity to find another home,” she said.

Overall, Pinsonneault said the market pendulum has reached neutral rather than tipping in favour of the buyer, and that’s good for everyone.

“It’s not a buyer’s market. It’s a balanced market. It’s just giving people a chance to get in and look at a few houses,” she

said.

And while the influx of out-of-town cash has relented to some extent, it has not dried up.

“Chatham-Kent remains

an affordable place to purchase. I don’t see that changing any time soon,” Pinsonneault said.

“People love what Chatham-Kent can offer.”

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Business

New brewery coming to ’Burg

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

There is yet another made-inChatham-Kent craft brewery coming, this time to Wallaceburg.

Construction is well underway for the Glasstown Brewing Company in downtown Wallaceburg. The brewery will occupy a solid portion of James Street, slated to occupy buildings near the library that have

been vacant for some time.

Allie Burgess will manage the operation. The Chatham Voice caught up to her recently to talk about the new venture.

The Glasstown Brewing Company is owned by the Shepley family, Todd in particular, she said. It will have numerous facets when completed.

We have the brewery as the main event, if you will,” she said. “A bistro will go into the unit next to it

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and a cafe in the unit closest to the library. All the buildings are connected.”

That’s the main floor. Burgess said there will be five suites on the second floor.

“It will almost be like a mini-hotel. That’s our second phase,” she said.

With original construction in that block going back in the 1800s, Burgess said the goal is to showcase as much of the original brick as possible. But there will also be a salute to the rich blue-collar history of Wallaceburg as well.

“It is going to be an elevated kind of rustic look with some industrial elements – a nod to not only the (Libbey) glass factory, but to Wallaceburg’s rich industrial history.

Libbey Canada employed about 500 people for decades at their Wallaceburg operation.

It closed down at the turn of the century as its parent company shifted jobs south of the border.

In terms of the brickwork, Burgess said they are restoring what they can.

“We’re using the brick as the mainstay in our language on James Street,” she said.

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“We see a need in the market for it. It’s a community space where people can go, and we can serve different parts of the population,” she said. “We’re really hoping to turn this into a destination in Ontario.”

Craft beer has caught on in Chatham-Kent. It began with Bayside in Erieau, was augmented next with Sons of Kent in Chatham, then Red Barn Brewing south of Charing Cross and now Glasstown.

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Life Andrew Tompsett/Special to The Chatham Voice

This Boeing-Stearman Model 75 was one of dozens of aircraft on display at CK Flight Fest Aug. 6. Thousands of people flocked to the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport for the day’s showcase of aircraft, followed by an evening of music.

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Planning Services Community Development P 519-360-1998 |Mike F 519-436-3237 Kastoff is seen with Luce Cools picking up his brand CKplanning@chatham-kent.ca

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351 Richmond St., Chatham Take Notice, that on August 8, 2022, Council of the Corporation of the Municipality •of519-352-4937 • Chatham-Kent passed municipal-wide development charges By-law No. 149-2022•under 519-354-8000 • section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; www.chathamchrysler.com

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Planning Services Planning Services Community Development Community Appeal Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges by-law, Development P 519-360-1998 | F 519-436-3237 CKplanning@chatham-kent.ca P 519-360-1998 | F 519-436-3237 by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent on or before the 19th day of CKplanning@chatham-kent.ca September, 2022 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons of Passing of Municipal-Wide Development Charges By-law supportingNotice the objection.

Notice of Passing of Municipal-Wide Development Charges By-law

Take Notice, August 8, Council of the of Corporation of the Municipality Take Notice, thatthat on on August 8,2022, 2022, Council the Corporation of theofMunicipality of Chatham-Kent passed municipal-wide development charges By-law No. 149schedule of development charges imposed by the by-law, which came into effect on Chatham-KentThe development charges By-law No. 149-2022 under 2002 under sectionpassed 2 (1)municipal-wide of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 C. 27, as amended; section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; August 2022, is as follows: AND TAKE NOTICE that any 8, person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development AND TAKE NOTICE thatwith any person or organization may appeal to of theChatham-Kent Local Planning charges by-law, by filing the Clerk of the Municipality on or before the 19th day of September, 2022 a notice of appeal setting out the objecTribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges by-law, tion to Appeal the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent on orSCHEDULE before the 19th day of“B” TO BY-LAW 149-2022 The schedule of 2022 development charges imposed by thetoby-law, which came into effect on August 8, 2022, is as follows: September, a notice of appeal setting out the objection the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection.

SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES SCHEDULE “B” TO BY-LAW 149-2-22

SCHEDULE OF The schedule of development charges imposed by the by-law, which came into effect on August 8, 2022, is as follows:

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

SCHEDULE “B” TO BY-LAW 149-2022 SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

No key map has been provided as the by-law applies to all lands located within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

A copy of the complete by-law is available on the municipal website at: www.chatham-

kent.ca/developmentcharges and isas also available forapplies public inspection during regular office No key map has been provided the by-law to all lands located within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. hours at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent at 315 King Street West, Chatham and through A copy the number complete by-law is available on theprovided municipal website at: www.chatham-kent.ca/developmentcharges and is within also available theof phone email address noted above.

Noand key map has been as the by-law applies to all lands located thefor public inspection during regular office hours at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent at 315 King Street West, Chatham and through the phone number and email address noted above.

DatedMunicipality at the Municipality of of Chatham-Kent this 9th Day of August, 2022.

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Dated at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent this 9th Day of August, 2022.

A copy of the complete by-law is available on the municipal website at: www.chatham-

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Community Events

Thursday, August 18, 2022: • TD Summer Reading Programs at the Wallaceburg branch of the CKPL. Mystic Drumz Show “The Legend of Marshmallow Island”.

Featuring high tech screen projections, incredible sound effects and unique instruments from around the world. Bring the whole family to laugh and learn together as we track down ‘The Legend of Marshmallow Island’.

• Thursday Party in the Park: Join CK Rec and our Community Partners at Victoria Park, Bothwell from 5:00-8:00pm for crafts, activities, giveaways, and Play Rangers.

Don’t forget the free swim from 7:00–8:00pm to end the night!

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Everyone is welcome.

• Panzerotti Night at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. $11.05 + tax = $12.50 + Menu.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild is back to meeting IN PERSON on the third Thursday of every month at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave E, Chatham. Everyone is welcome to join us, including non-members.

Non-members will pay a $5 fee per meeting and can enjoy our presentations, guest speakers and all of the other fun at our meeting.

Our membership fee is $50 per year and this entitles you to our newsletter and all of our regular meetings free of charge. You are welcome to contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www.ckquiltguild.com to get more information.

Friday, August 19, 2022: • Friday Movie in the Park: Set up your lawn chairs, blankets and kick back to watch a movie under the stars. Movies start at dusk at Memorial Park, Tilbury.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00pm.

No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are cabbage rolls or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m.

Everyone Welcome.

• Perch & Merlickin Chicken at Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. 5 pc Perch or 3 pc Perch + 2 pc Chicken = $15.49+tax=$17.50 & Merlickin chicken 3pc = $11.05+tax=$12.50.

Meals include fresh cut fries or baked, coleslaw, bun & dessert.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00. Shuffleboard starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022: • The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, August 20, 2022: • 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-11:30am. Take out only.

• ATTENTION: 1977 RDHS GRADUATES. A reunion will take place on from 1-7pm at Ridgetown Legion, 75 Main St., Ridgetown, Ontario.

For more information, contact Kevin Kerr at pkkerr1958@gmail.com.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm.

There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00pm– 5:30pm. Entertainment by Eight Second Ride from 4:30-9:30. Everyone Welcome.

• Chatham Kent Animal Rescue is having a Yardsale\BBQ with guitar entertainment from 8am til 2pm.

270 Inshes Ave Chatham. No set prices just give a donation. Something for everyone.

Thursday, August 25, 2022: • Chatham-Kent Metal Detecting Club. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month at Erickson Arena, side door. 7:00pm. All Welcome.

• Thursday Party in the Park: Join CK Rec and our Community Partners at Kingston Park, Chatham from 5:00-8:00pm for crafts, activities, giveaways, and Play Rangers.

Don’t forget the free swim from 7:00–8:00pm to end the night!

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Panzerotti Night at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. $11.05 + tax = $12.50 + Menu.

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• Merlin Legion kitchen opens at 1:00pm. 2 Stanley St., Merlin.

Sunday, August 21, 2022: • Dresden Christian Concert NEW! Latin Music Night (West Park church London, Spanish) with message from Pastor Luis Rivas. Drivein concert features 50 minutues of live music and a 10 minute message from an area pastor. The concerts are free but an offering will be taken. Starts at 6:30pm at Total Grain Systems / Sydenham Electric (1233 North St. in Dresden - former Mid-County Ford).

Jubilee Chorus, is an interdenominational choir that has been blessing this community for over 60 years! Rehearsals for the fall season begin on Sept. 6, 2022, in preparation for our Christmas Concert scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 11.

We meet in the Worship Center at Chatham Christian School on Tuesdays at 6:52 pm. New members welcome! Ages 14 and up! Please call Cynthia at 226-229-1533 if interested in joining us.

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

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Obituary

In Memoriam

Ruth Lillian Howe, beloved wife of Thomas Beverly Howe past away at Copper Terrace Nursing Home on Monday August 8th, 2022 at the age of 82. Loving mother of Christopher Howe of Parry Sound, predeceased by her son Todd Gordon Howe. Dear sister of Tom Dixon, predeceased by her brother David Dixon and her sister Bonnie Stewart. Ruth and Tom owned and operated the Lakeside Motel in Parry Sound for 36 years. On their 50th anniversary they decided to return to Chatham where they had met and married.

Ruth was active in the Parry Sound Community. She and Tom were able to spend 18 winters in Florida. These past 12 years have been full of sickness for her and she spent the last 4 years in Copper Terrace Nursing Home. Thank you to all the staff of Copper Terrace for the loving care you have given Ruth. Cremation has taken place.

A graveside service will be held in Listowel at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington St. W. Chatham, Ontario 519–352– 2710. On-line condolences may be left at www.alexanderandhoulefuneralhome.ca

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