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Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff waves from atop a mechanical elephant during the RM 40 parade June 21 in downtown Chatham. The past year has been a long success story for the municipality, in terms of large-scale events, economic development and life in general. This edition of The Chatham Voice will look back on some of of these successes.

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Shannon Paiva encourages everyone to take the time to stop and smell the roses...or just look around and see all that Chatham-Kent has to offer.

Paiva, the supervisor of tourism development for the municipality, said if people slowed their lives down, they’d see all that is going on around us.

All around Chatham-Kent there are “little pockets of surprise,” she added.

“We look at all the events we try to promote and attend. But there is something happening every single weekend in Chatham-Kent, and many times there are two or three things happening at once,” she said. “For example, we had RetroFest, the Thamesville Threshing Festival and the Pain Court Tractor Pull all in one weekend. And on the Sunday that weekend, we had the Erieau Boulevard of Dreams. A day after RetroFest and we had just under 150 cars on the boulevard in Erieau.

You just have to open your eyes and see what’s around you.”

Most every community offers unique things taking place.

“We’re fortunate that

every community has its own claim to fame of sorts in terms of local festivals and events,” she said. “And it’s great to see people getting out and exploring what is in our own backyard.”

She points to this coming weekend’s Cherry Fest in Blenheim; WAMBO in Wallaceburg and the Old Autos Car Show in Bothwell, both in August; Buxton’s Homecoming in September; and more. In fact, the list goes on and on.

“It’s tourism at its best.

We’re all tourists in our own backyard because of it,” Paiva said.

To out-of-town visitors and local citizens alike, Paiva offers this challenge: get off Highway 401 and take the roads less travelled – literally.

“Drive through Chatham-Kent. People are impressed with what we have. There are so many things you can actually do and see,” she said.

And it is not just weekend events. Having one Great Lake (Erie) and one near Great Lake (St. Clair) on our borders is a bonus as well. Dip your toes in the water at the beaches, enjoy the view, or drop a line in the water.

But there is also the rich local history.

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THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019

Celebrating Chatham-Kent

‘We’re trending in a very positive way’

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

When Stuart McFadden joined the municipal economic development department more than a decade ago, Chatham-Kent was littered with vacant factory space; we were in the depths of a recession that clobbered the automotive industry.

What a difference a dozen years make.

“I’ve been with the municipality for 12 years, and 12 years ago we had an awful lot of available space,” McFadden said of vacant industrial buildings. “Now, we’ve had to turn away businesses because we just don’t have any buildings that meet the needs of the clients.”

McFadden, now head of economic development, said that means little in-

dustrial space is vacant, but that is also a problem.

“We deal with some clients who are looking to build new, and we have some land we can sell.

But we have some clients who don’t want to build and want to buy a building,” he said. “They have a lot of criteria, but unfortunately, our inventory is extremely low. We need to find a creative way to get some buildings developed that are available and are being developed on speculation. That’s not uncommon. Other communities have adopted that.”

While homebuilders often have showcase homes in new subdivisions built on spec, including here in C-K, it’s not the case for industrial space locally.

As for who is working in the filled factories and other businesses in the mu-

nicipality, McFadden said it is basically everyone in C-K who wants to work.

“We’re trending in a very positive way. Our unemployment percentage continues to go down. The people who are available to work are working,” he said.

The most recent C-K unemployment figures show a jobless rate of 6.7 per cent, according to economic development’s Andrew Tompsett. A decade ago, the jobless rate was more than double at 13.9 per cent Today, it is at the point where companies are regularly holding job fairs to try to fill vacancies. As places such as AgMedica, which held a 12-hour job fair this week at the John D. Bradley Centre looking to fill between 50 and 70 positions, toil to fill their

needs, McFadden said all levels of employment, from general labour to skilled trades and beyond, are in need.

In terms of skilled trades and the shortage, McFadden said this is not isolated to Chatham-Kent. He encourages parents today to discuss with their children where the best job prospects are for their futures.

“I believe we need to do a better job talking to our kids about available work options and what trades look like as a career. We need to engage them faster and explain the opportunities,” he said. “Try to find a plumber right now.

Try to find an electrician.

You can have a great career and a wonderful life in these skilled trades positions.”

The jobs are there for people who want them.

“Anybody who wants to work can be working in C-K. We need to expedite resident development so we can invite new people into the community to take advantage of the jobs that are available,” he

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But with increased home building locally, led by Maple City Homes and its 380-unit build in southwestern Chatham, and a slowly growing inventory of homes for sale, we should see some changes coming in the future in terms of housing availability.

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The real estate market in Chatham-Kent is a seller’s paradise these days, with housing prices up more than 24 per cent from the same time a year ago. But from a buyer’s perspective, it can be challenging.

Homes often are sold in bidding wars and go for more than the asking price. They also can sell in a matter of days.

McFadden said he has encountered times where people wanted to accept a job in C-K, but couldn’t find a place to live.

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sion has closed part of it in ipal resources, and get to With various parts of the West Kent) provides regu- know what’s going on in municipallar views of our municipality. ity recog- “Highway 3 is typically Lake Erie, “We’re all ambassadors nizing the a great motorcycling as well as of tourism. We have a area was the cruise or a ‘road less some other significantly higher perterminus travelled. You can just touristy op- centage of visiting friends of the Untions. and relatives than othderground pull off and look at the “Highway er places. It’s incumbent R a i l r o a d , beauty we have.”

3 is typically upon us to know what’s and the re- - C-K’s Shannon Paiva a great mo- going on. Our visitors can ality that t o rc y c l i n g in turn pass that informaskirmishes raged up and cruise or a ‘road less trav- tion on,” she said. “If we down the Thames River elled,’” Paiva said. “You don’t know what’s in our during the War of 1812, can just pull off and look own backyard, how can the very land can tell sto- at the beauwe expect ries. ty we have. “If we don’t know our visiting “Travelling down Long- The water is what’s in our own friends and woods Road, people al- right there. backyard, how can relatives to ways stop at the Tecum- And there know?” seh Monument (between are plenty of we expect our visiting She also Bothwell and Thames- stores along friends and relatives to encourages ville). We’re getting a lot the way.” know?” people to more questions about it.”

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It begins with a dream…

Living in Chatham-Kent gives you the advantages of a

small-town atmosphere with connectivity to the global stage.

Whether your dream leads you to launch what becomes the

foremost classic car company in the world or you take your passion for the land and develop a cutting-edge

agri-business, this is the community where it can happen.

And when good things happen – we celebrate them.

Dreams, talent and dedication can take you anywhere you want – just look around

Chatham-Kent and you will see that it’s true.

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We’re all family!

In Chatham-Kent, it doesn’t matter if your family has been here for generations or you are a newcomer.

Everyone is welcome to be part of our community.

Our diversity is our strength and celebrating what each culture brings to Chatham-Kent is a big part of that.

When we join in celebration, we find out that what binds us together is so much stronger than anything that might keep us apart.

Darrin Canniff

Mayor, Chatham-Kent

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Plenty of positives in C-K This week, The Chatham Voice is celebrating all things Chatham-Kent.

As you read through our pages, we look back at the last year of festivals, special events, business announcements and expansions, cultural celebrations and more, and look forward to more good things to come.

Every municipality has its successes and its challenges, and no one knows that better than the people in our communities. Times have been hard, business doors have closed and homes have sat empty over the years, but now is the time for Chatham-Kent to show the world what we have to offer.

From the success of RM Sotheby’s 40th anniversary celebrations to the Mitchell’s Bay Classic Bass Tourney to the Shrewsbury Ribs and Blues Fest – you can find something exciting and entertaining to do every weekend of the summer – in your own backyard.

Coming up is Wallaceburg’s WAMBO, the Bothwell Classic Car Show, Blenheim’s Cherry Fest, the Dresden Night Market and too many festivals and special events to name here. And it’s all thanks to the hard-working organizers and volunteers who make these events possible. Year after year, these people spend hundreds of volunteer hours organizing, scheduling and running fantastic events, supported by our local business leaders.

Chatham-Kent is lucky to have people who care in every corner of the municipality. There is a plethora of choices for fun events.

Even if all you like to do is relax, our area has beaches, wineries, restaurants and shops where you can leisurely take it all in.

Whether you are born and raised in Chatham-Kent or a newcomer, take the time to enjoy all the events and food – such as local sweet corn, strawberries and every kind of produce under the sun our farmers serve up – that make up our little corner of Ontario.

When we all do our part to support local businesses in a big or small way, we make our community better, stronger and more prosperous for us all.

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Opinion

One, huge thank you to C-K Sir: On behalf of the RM 40th Planning committee, I want to take the opportunity to thank our community for being supportive of the events on June 21-22.

When we set out to plan this weekend back in January, we didn’t know what to expect except that it would be “organized chaos.”

I worked for RM years ago and knew the expectations that Rob (Myers) would have of the event.

We put together the best committee I have ever been part of. Each person brought qualities that were so important to plan a flawless event. There aren’t enough words for me to express my gratitude to each person who spent countless hours over the last six months to put this event together.

This event could not have been successful as well if it weren’t for the over 300 volunteers who donated their time. Each played an important role in the experience we created.

After time to reflect,

there are many moments over the course of the weekend that will forever stand out as being some of the best moments of my life – and make me so proud to be part of Chatham-Kent.

It’s no secret I am a Sam Roberts fan. A few days before the event Bruce Corcoran of The Voice interviewed Sam Roberts and he told Bruce that after he signed his first record deal he bought himself a 1966 Mustang.

After hearing this tidbit from Bruce, I called the RM crew and asked if we could get this car. Of course we could.

I reached out to Sam’s publicist and asked if he would want to drive the Mustang in the parade.

The offer was quickly accepted.

Sam was finishing sound check right when the parade was about to start so we quickly drove him from the park to the Civic Centre. I walked down King Street with him to the car. He marvelled at the beauty of King

Street, the beautiful trees, the gorgeous homes, the people on the street and kept telling me how much he loved being in Chatham.

He was being greeted by fans, having his photo taken. I haven’t been more proud to be from C-K. This was a moment I will never forget. To see our community through the eyes of a “rock star” who has travelled the world. We have so much to be proud of here.

Thank you, Bruce, for making this moment happen for me.

When planning an event of this magnitude you go into it with every hope that it will be successful.

In the end, it is up to the community to come to the events.

Remember that saying, “If you build it they will come?” We built it but still on Friday morning (June 21), I woke up with butterflies still wondering “are people going to come out this weekend?”

I’ve shared this story a few times with my family

and friends. I would like to share it with you. After walking Sam to the car, I had yet to be on King Street. I didn’t know how many people were lining the streets. I walked past Kid Rock and Rob Myers taking photos with fans… how fun to see so much energy and excitement.

I passed the Civic Centre, walked by the Kent Club…crossed King and Third…all while looking at my phone answering texts and calls….when I finally looked up.

On both sides of King Street, there were thousands of people lined up on the street...seven rows deep. My eyes filled with tears and all I could think was, “We did it!”

Thank you to everyone – our committee, our volunteers, our sponsors and every single citizen of our community and those who visited for the weekend. It was an unforgettable weekend and I will forever be grateful.

Fannie Vavoulis Chair, RM 40th committee

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MCH’s grand housing plans munities were growing,” he said. “Here, there was a huge demand, but no largescale builder. No one wanted to take the Maple City Homes’ Robb Nelson said risk to organize it.”

Enter Nelson and wife Kim of Famithere is no place he and his partners would rather be than here in Chatham-Kent, lyLending, Trevor Mailloux of TMC Construction, and veteran homebuilder Gilles building homes on a large-scale basis.

“Three years ago, we saw what was go- Michaud. Together they formed Maple ing on elsewhere and all these other com- City Homes (MCH), and have since added Darryl Clarke of Clarke Construction to the mix.

“We came up with a new business model to allow us to build 30-40 homes at a time,” Nelson said of MCH’s plans Drop by . . . Relax . . . Enjoy the food three years ago. “When everyone saw that it worked, we went and got an even bigger piece of land.”

MCH recently started its mega build project The Meadows, a 380-home neighbourhood in southwest Chatham, near Bloomfield Road and Park Avenue. Timeline there is five years or less.

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low-hanging fruit, a market nobody believed in, but we did. It was the best spot,” he said. “The land costs average about $1,500 per foot on frontage. Other communities in similar-sized markets have frontages at $2,500 per foot or more.”

Having no other large-scale building competitor to compete against added to the interest in C-K. So too is the fact all MCH principals are Chatham-Kent residents.

“We’re all local. It bodes well when selling in a small market,” Nelson admitted.

He said the burgeoning local economy also has them convinced this is the right place to put their plans into action.

“The unemployment rate is the lowest it’s ever been. All the good industrial buildings are filled. But there is lots of business (municipal) economic development hasn’t been able to satisfy because of a lack of housing,” Nelson said. “That needed to change.”

Nelson said MCH is building low maintenance, high efficiency homes, which appeal to older and younger people alike.

“They’re time conscious,” Nelson said of young adults today.

And providing such options could result in an influx of youth to the municipality.

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“All developers, what they are doing, they have confidence and are building. By getting some inventory in the market, it will help take a little pressure off the ballooning prices,” McFadden said. “This will help transition some people out of apartments and into home ownership.”

All that means growth.

“We need to grow our economy, we need to grow our population. What they are doing will help us achieve that,” he said.

McFadden said businesses are still looking to set up shop in C-K, while existing ones work to expand.

“Our communities are filled with great businesses. We’re working on informing people on the

positives out there,” he said.

There is growth potential in Blenheim and at the business park on Highway 401, he added, as there are options on several properties and new builds going on at others.

With Enbridge expanding its natural gas capacity in rural C-K, this opens up more greenhouse opportunities as well.

“I think next year is going to be positive,” McFadden said, adding it’s a nice change from what it was like when he started with the municipality. “We were on the ropes. We took a big hit with Navistar and all the companies feeding into them. But slowly and surely, we’re coming off the ropes and we’re swinging back. We’re not a secret anymore.”

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Changing of the East Side guard Crew to resign as chair of East Side Pride

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Saturday will mark the end of an era of sorts, as Marjorie Crew is to step down as chair of East Side Pride (ESP).

For two decades, she oversaw the group’s operations in helping to make the streets safer in Chatham’s east side.

On July 20, Bev Webster will take over.

The east side has come a long way over the past two decades. Crew remembers how ESP came to be.

“There were just a bunch of bad characters who were running everything.

People were afraid to speak up,” she said. “We were witnessing all this stuff. We noticed some people standing on the corner, ladies, they were prostituting. There was a murder behind the Royal Tavern. That was the breaking point,” she said.

A letter to the media complaining about the problems in the east side never got printed, as Crew didn’t want to sign her name. Instead, following a community forum on the matter, she wound up starting the citizens’ group that would be instrumental in cleaning up the streets.

When ESP formed, drugs and prostitution were the big problems, Crew said.

With drug dealers came pit bulls, as the dealers liked the aggressive dogs

as a form of security.

Crew said people trained those dogs in the parks.

“Baby swings would be used for training dogs. They’d wrap them around the swing set and train their pit bulls on them,” she said. “They’d be torn to shreds.”

With kids not able to use them, Crew and ESP came up with a simple deterrent to keep the dogs away: hot sauce.

“One evening, we had a bottle of Jamaican hot sauce and slathered it all over the bottom of the swing. The kids wouldn’t use them (the swings), but now the dogs didn’t go near them,” she said.

“We just did that a couple of times and it worked.”

Crew recalled all the advice ESP received in its infant stages – most of it telling them they shouldn’t operate in an aggressive manner. And most of the advice came from people who didn’t live in the east side.

“Eventually, we just started doing things focusing on the prostitution stuff. It was so bad that johns would just creep up on anybody. My daughter, who was 14 at the time, was approached numerous times. It was scary,” she said. “One night, a friend was coming to my house and the johns kept bugging her. She was hiding in my bushes and called my house for us to come out and get her.”

Crew said that led to ESP

shifting to the citizen patrols at night, being out on the streets in a visible presence and being more aggressive.

“We let everyone know we were reporting everything,” she said. “But we treated people with kindness.”

But it wasn’t simply a matter of deciding to do what’s right and seeing the neighbourhood fall into place. Crew said ESP members suffered through vandalism – rocks through windows, slashed tires.

“It came with a toll.

There were a lot of sacrifices. But it was all about building that credibility.”

The turnaround didn’t happen overnight, but Crew recalled looking back after five years of ESP and seeing their accomplishments – more streetlights, more people reporting issues to police.

“It took a lot of time and a lot of partnerships building trust. Building that trust with the police was crucial,” she said, adding she’s worked with every police chief Chatham-Kent has had since amalgamation.

In targeting the prostitution side, Crew said ESP worked with the Crown Attorney’s office to go after the johns, and it paid off quickly.

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“The biggest turnaround was almost instant. We had been working on drugs, prostitution and a lot of things, but the prostitution stuff – we’d follow them through the courts. We followed the johns.”

ESP took such efforts against the johns to the streets too.

“We started knocking on their (car) windows.

We’d ask what they were doing and said we would forward their license plates to the police,” she said. “And one day we looked around and said, ‘Where’d they all go?’”

ESP has come a long way, just like the east side it helped transform. Once known as the hooker patrol or the john patrol, ESP is heavily involved in the community in other forms. They began running hayrides and other events. Today, they hold their annual Breakfast with Santa at the WISH Centre, do a children’s coat program in sponsorship with local businesses,

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Marjorie Crew, seen here wearing one of her many hats, this time as co-chair of the fundraising committee for the new animal shelter, will step down on Saturday as head of East Side Pride, a group she’s led for 20 years.

hold fundraisers, sponsor children on sports teams and even sponsor a kids’ camp.

“Our goal was to make it a safe place for people to live and visit,” she said. “I think we’ve accomplished that for the most part.”

A key sign is how children can enjoy just walk-

ing around the neighbourhood.

“Our kids grew up with all of this. We had to worry about them being approached by characters, being offered drugs. But my granddaughter can walk anywhere she wants and we don’t have to worry,” Crew said.

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Celebrating Chatham-Kent

Erosion causes another road closure in C-K

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

High water levels and shoreline erosion continue to take their toll on roadways near Lake Erie.

This time around, Talbot Trail is closed between Coatsworth Road and Stevenson Road until further notice in West Kent.

Municipal officials say the structural integrity of the road has been compromised in spots.

Chris Thibert, director of engineering and transportation, said the road is suffering where it is closest to the lake in the area, at a point where the road was actually moved nine years ago.

“Back in 2010, we pushed that road back to the north.

Basically, the problem is right at the west limit where the old and new alignment come together,” he said. “That’s where the failure is occurring.”

At the base of the nearby bluff, the high water level on Lake Erie regularly has waves lapping up against the bluff. The soft soil and sand is falling into the lake due to the erosion.

Thibert said the ground is also laden with moisture.

“The bank just south of there is very dangerously close to the road. The biggest problem is the ground is super saturated. The water is right up to underneath the pavement. If you kick the bank, water just pours out,” he said. “The soil and gravel

supporting the roadway are very heavy with moisture.”

Thibert said it may look fine, but it isn’t.

“The public would not see anything if they took a look at it. To the untrained eye, everything is all fine,” he said. “Measuring the erosion rates and the cracks and the failures along the edge of the bluff, the erosion rate is beyond control. It’s in the best interest to keep traffic off the road. Any additional weight would be detrimental.”

Thibert said Talbot Trail will remain closed in that area into 2020 as the municipality looks for solutions. He said to just shift the road again probably doesn’t make the most

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Municipal officials closed a section of Talbot Trail recently between Coatsworth Road and Stevenson Road in West Kent due to shoreline erosion.

economic sense given the speed of erosion.

“Simply pushing the road a little bit towards the north might not be the best solution. It might only buy us five years. Why spend millions and millions for just five years,” he said. “We’re looking at short- and long-term solutions. We want to make the best choice for use of taxpayers’ money. We

want to look to the future and not just put in place a Band-Aid solution.”

In the meantime, truck and heavy load traffic between Wheatley and Blenheim is encouraged to follow the posted D-1 detour route using Wheatley Road and Middle Line.

Local traffic can use Talbot Trial up to Coatsworth from the west and up to Port Road from the east

before following another detour route.

All other roads along Talbot Trail from Wheatley to Coatsworth Road and from Blenheim to Port Road (which includes Stevenson, Baldwin and Radmore roads) will remain open.

Municipal officials remind people all businesses along Talbot Trail will remain open.

We Are Celebrating 40 Years!

Betty Brite Dry Cleaners and Laundromat started in Chatham-Kent on June 6, 1979 at 171 Keil Drive. Four decades later, owners Brent and Tammy Ripley are proud to celebrate their 40th anniversary at their current 108 Keil Drive location.

Over the years, the Ripleys have made it a point to upgrade and invest in environmentally friendly state-of-the-art technology in their dry cleaning and laundromat. Part of that decision was eliminating on-site dry cleaning five years ago.

“As family oriented people with children who live in this community, we give back by putting on Community Care Christmas Dinners for free each year and we also work with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Community Living. We decided to lessen the environmental impact and change our carbon footprint,” said Brent.

The Ripleys are also thankful for the support from Chatham-Kent’s Get Out & Save booklets they have available for sale - a portion of the proceeds go towards helping to pay for the dinners.

Now, after recently building an addition onto the back of their building, the Ripleys are excited to announce they are reintroducing to Chatham and their customers an advanced hydrocarbon dry cleaning service again which is gentler, produces virtually no wrinkles and is a lot safer for the clothes of today.

After four years of researching and speaking to other dry cleaners that are using the European made Ipura system, they believe they have found the safest and most eco-friendly technology on the market.

The Ripleys did their homework and spoke to 25 dry cleaners in the United States. Those owners could not speak highly enough of the hydrocarbon system.

The Ipura is the only non-immersion dry cleaning machine in the world generating 95% less waste than traditional dry cleaning and is 35% more efficient with its use of water and electricity with virtually no waste. What would normally take 30-35 gallons per load; the Ipura uses only 3 gallons, “We recognized that new equipment was the way to go, we also purchased two new wet cleaning washers,” said Brent.

With 40 years of excellent customer service under their belt, the Ripleys are ready to take their business even further into the 21st century. Already offering a Wash and Fold Service, pickup, delivery and alteration services, Betty Brite also offer a free text notification system to their customers when their clothes are ready. The Keil Drive location also has Southwestern Ontario’s only drive-thru door.

The Ripleys invite everyone to stop in and with every 2-piece suit, customers will receive a free 6” sub from Subway from now till the end of 2019.

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Great service while saving their clients money has been at the heart of Armstrong-Macko Autopro Ltd. since their beginnings in the 1980’s. Located at 77 Leeson Drive in Chatham they are easy to find near ‘Automotive Alley’ just off Richmond Street.

As Chatham’s only CAA Approved Auto Repair Facility and a member of the Autopro Family, they have the tools not only to maintain vehicles, but also guarantee their work anywhere in North America!

“Our passion is keeping our clients in safe and reliable transportation for a long time, saving them tremendous amounts of hard earned money year after year,” says co-owner Dave Macko.

“Many of our customers have been with us for years. It’s not uncommon to see 3rd generation family members bringing their vehicle to Armstrong-Macko for the same quality service their grandparents did.

Our customers come from a varied background. The majority are between 40-60 years old and over 55% are women. Cars are so complex now, there is no shame when looking under the hood and being totally at a loss to even find the dipstick- some models don’t even have them,” says Macko.

A big factor for why Armstrong-Macko’s customers keep on coming back is their integrity and honesty. Their team always perform a complimentary visual vehicle inspection to let their customers know if there is a deficiency that could result in a breakdown or worse.

“Many services will require a more involved inspection or diagnosis to understand the big picture. We always keep the communication flowing and advise based upon our findings to empower our customers make informed decisions for their circumstances,” says Macko.

“We belong to a networking group called BSN (Business Social Network) and we bounce ideas off each other. We also meet with a peer group quarterly,” says Macko.

Technology, such as computers and the internet have definitely impacted the business. * “Most of our resources are now online in terms of information systems. Many of our systems and procedures involves business to business and MAINTENANCE OFFER communicating customers.”

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Pipeline expansion underway in C-K

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in the road allowance of Base Line Road to the end point in the vicinity of the intersection of Base Line Road and Kent Bridge Road, east of Dresden (Base Line section). Construction also includes a 500-metre, 12-inch diameter pipe near Dover Centre (Bear Line section).

Construction will begin later this month and the pipeline will be in service by the end of 2019.

“This project will invest in much needed natural gas infrastructure to unlock over $260 million of development potential in Chatham-Kent and surrounding areas,” said Steven Jelich, Enbridge Gas Southwest Region Operations Director, in a media release.

Businesses and homeowners that are not currently connected to the Enbridge Gas system can contact Enbridge Gas via the “Get Connected” portal to request service: www.Enbridgegas.com/business/ account-services/get-connected.

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Enbridge Gas will begin construction later this month on its Chatham-Kent rural pipeline expansion project.

The $19.1 million project will meet the growing agricultural, commercial, and industrial market demand for natural gas in Chatham-Kent and surrounding areas, including in the fast-growing greenhouse market.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is supporting the project with an economic contribution of $500,000.

The project will involve constructing a 13-kilometre, eight-inch pipeline taking off from Enbridge Gas’ existing Panhandle Natural Gas Transmission System at its Simpson Road Station near Tupperville, and proceeding south within the road allowance of Simpson Road to Base Line Road and then east with-

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Celebrating Chatham-Kent

Stay-N-PlayCK runs contest The Chatham Voice

A contest is underway that invites residents to share their summer adventures to showcase the many great things to do in Chatham-Kent.

CKRecreation and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent want residents to share photos of their local experiences in the Stay-N-PlayCK Instagram contest using the hashtag #staynplayck.

“We have some of the most fantastic destinations, events, and festivals right here in Chatham-Kent,” says Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff in a media release. “We want to see all the great things to do here in Chatham-Kent, whether it’s enjoying time on the trails, at the

pool, the park, or just anywhere in between.”

Each week from now until Sept. 7, one photo will be chosen at random to win a prize. Prizes include free summer camps, tickets to a show at the Chatham Capitol Theatre, a movie theatre package, and many more.

Whether you’re enjoying a local event or festival, a movie in the park, or strolling through local shops, share your photos on Instagram and tag #staynplayck to be entered into the contest. In addition, your photos could be featured on the @staynplayck Instagram account.

Complete contest details are available online at www.chatham-kent. ca/staynplayck.

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The government is providing an additional $1,062,891 this year to support midwives in Chatham-Kent, Essex, and Windsor, according to Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent Leamington.

Approximately 140,000 babies are born each year in Ontario, and families are looking for more options when it comes to choosing their care. Ontario is providing $178 million for midwifery services this year, supporting up to 35,000 families.

“Investing in midwifery is smart and moves us closer on the path of health reform that seeks to provide quality, cost-effective care that delivers excellent outcomes.

Midwifery is an excellent example of care that supports seamless transitions between community and hospital, is

available 24/7, and provides care that places the patient at the centre,” said Elizabeth Brandeis of the Association of Ontario Midwives, in a media release.

The government is also expanding the scope of practice for midwives to allow them to prescribe more medications to clients.

“The Midwives of Chatham-Kent Inc., the Midwifery Collective of Essex County, and Midwives of Windsor all do fantastic work getting families off to a great start with new children,” said Nicholls. “This additional funding will mean more families in Chatham-Kent, Leamington, Essex, and Windsor will be able to access quality care

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These specific investments for the region are $348,489 to Midwives of Chatham Kent, $344,016 to Midwifery Collective of Essex County and $370,386 to Midwives of Windsor.

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Celebrating Chatham-Kent Movies In The Park are back The Chatham Voice

Relax in your lawn chair, snuggle up in a blanket, pack some snacks, and enjoy the outdoors while watching free movies under the stars on a 20-foot inflatable screen.

CKRecreation is bringing back Movies In The Park for its sixth season every Friday night from now until Aug. 30. Each movie night will feature different family films in community parks across Chatham-Kent.

Plus, start the weekend with free family activities prior to the movie, beginning at 7 p.m. as the CKRecreation Play Rangers will have plenty of games and equipment for children of all ages.

Admission is free, and movies start at dusk, weather permitting.

Schedule for the 2019 Movies In The Park: July 12 – Thamesville Ferguson Park July 19 – Tilbury Memorial Park

July 26 – Dresden Kinsmen Park Aug. 2 – Wheatley Area Park Aug. 9 – Wallaceburg Harbour Court (Wallace Street) Aug. 16 – Wilson’s Conservation Area in partnership with Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village Aug. 23 – Chatham Kingston Park Aug. 30 – Mitchell’s Bay Memorial Park For complete schedules and featured movies, visit www. chatham-kent.ca/recreation.

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From left, Chuck Scott, President of the Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent; Lisa Caron, CTC Foundation; and Austin Hadlock, Chair of the club’s bingo committee, celebrate the donation of $15,000 from the Kiwanis Club to the treatment centre’s Butterfly Building Campaign.

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The Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent gave the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation $15,000 on Thursday to put towards the Butterfly Building Campaign.

This initial $15,000 of the organization’s $25,000 commitment consists of fundraising from their Crepe Dinner, Riverview Gaming Centre bingo efforts and personal donations from club members.

The Children’s Treatment Centre needs to build to better serve its growing caseload and the needs of the children and families in Chatham-Kent. The new facility will feature a new gym, rooms dedicated to therapy, an updated pool to be used by clients and the community and more offices for staff and charting.

The centre will also be fully compliant with Ontario’s accessibility standards.

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Now longtime residents of Chatham-Kent, the Schatte and Jacques families have never regretted calling Chatham their home and building their business.

“Chatham-Kent is an absolutely great place to raise a family and the geographic location is spectacular,” said co-owner Doug Jacques.

Custom Window has been selected in 2013 (Winner), 2014 (Winner), 2015 (Runner-up), 2016 (Winner), 2017 (Winner), and 2019 (Winner), in an independent online consumer survey as the ‘Best Window and Door Retailer in Chatham-Kent’! And they are certainly proud of their record to date of highly satisfied customers who wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Custom Window to their relatives and friends.

There are numerous reasons for their success. All four agree that “Customer Satisfaction is the foundation of their Company”. Their approach to business is simple: offer product and services that provide outstanding value, great warranties and an assurance there will be no hidden surprises...all this at their best price, first time, every time!

Custom Window continually receives positive comments from their customers about their experience dealing with their outstanding company. Testimonials from their customers is proof of their satisfaction with the longtime business; “This is the best experience I’ve had dealing with any business”, “Would deal with Custom Window again because of their honesty and the trust I felt.”

Quality products by themselves are only part of their success equation. With installations by time tested professional installers with a wealth of experience, Custom Window ensures the job will be done in a professional manner every time.

Custom Window is located at 39 Richmond Street in Chatham. Drop in to view the quality products in their customer friendly showroom or give them a call at 519-358-7301. A complete list of product and services can be found online at: www.customwindow.on.ca. Remember: “OUR CUSTOMERS SAY IT’S SO!”... and always compare “THE REAL BOTTOM LINE!” Thank you Chatham-Kent for your many years of support.

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Representatives from the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Helping Hands Auxiliary presented a cheque recently for $20,500 to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF).

At the request of the auxiliary, $12,000 of the funds has been earmarked to a Mobile Procedure Light in the OB/ GYN Clinic, and the balance of $8,500 will be put towards the OTN Equipment Telestroke in the Emergency Department at CKHA’s Chatham site.

The donation was made possible through various fundraising initiatives co-ordinated by the Auxiliary, including proceeds from the Boutique Grand Gift Shop located at the Chatham site of Chatham-Kent

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Representatives from Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF) and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Helping Hands Auxiliary celebrate a donation of $20,500 to the foundation from the auxiliary. From left, Gaye Thompson, Board Chair, CKHAF; Mary Lou Crowley, President & CEO, CKHAF; JoAn Dale, President; Jill Slaughter, Board Member; Evelyn Kozma, Board Member; and Tracy Hay, Board Member, Chatham Kent Helping Hands Auxiliary.

Health Alliance (CKHA).

“There has been a great deal of change and success at both the hospital and foundation recently and we are honoured to be a part of that success,” said JoAnne Dale, President, Helping Hands Auxiliary, in a media release. “We are looking forward to doing even more to assist the

foundation and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance more new equipment for our hospital.”

“I am thrilled to announce this generous donation from the Helping Hands Auxiliary,” said Mary Lou Crowley, President & CEO, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation. “These funds are supporting the pur-

chase of two critical pieces of equipment at CKHA, and we are truly grateful for this support. “ Since its establishment, the Helping Hands Auxiliary has contributed more than $350,000 towards excellence in quality healthcare, equipment, education and patient care in C-K.

ferred and amount they are prepared to pay for the service level of their choice.

In 2018, the province amended the “Minimum Maintenance Standards” (MMS) adding among other new requirements, an obligation to salt sidewalks to prevent and treat ice. The municipality does not currently salt sidewalks except in some downtown business areas.

Chatham-Kent Director of Public Works, Ryan Brown, said the more information that council and staff receive the better.

“It’s important that Council receive this direction because decisions have to be made on this issue,” Brown said in a media release. “There could be direct impact on residents so we’re urging people to take the survey.”

The survey is open until July 26 and takes less than five minutes to complete. No online registration or personal information is required to participate.

In addition to the survey, an open house-style Public Information Centre (PIC) will take place at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre on July 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Although it is the middle of July, the Chatham-Kent Public Works Department asks residents to discuss their sidewalk snow and ice removal preferences for next winter.

Public Works has launched a survey at Let’s Talk Chatham-Kent asking residents what level of service is pre-

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The Chatham-based company and its affiliate cable company Hastings Cablevision Ltd. announced the launch of its IPTV service, TekSavvy TV, across the province of Ontario Monday. TekSavvy TV offers customers more than 115 HD channels of sports, movies, series, and kids programming including video-on-demand content from selected television channels.

“We’re excited to roll out TekSavvy TV to the rest of the province,” said Marc Gaudrault, CEO of TekSavvy and President of Hastings Cable Vision, in a media release.

TekSavvy TV rolled out to Chatham-Kent TekSavvy subscribers back in February.

Correction The Chatham Voice

In last week’s Chatham Voice, in our story on Cherry Fest, we said the ladies of Trinity United Church would no longer be making their pies.

In fact, it is the ladies from Trinity Anglican Church who have stopped production on their delicious cherry pies. The Voice regrets the error.

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Genealogical honours for Kent Branch Cindy Robichaud, chair of the Kent Branch, received a Certificate of Recognition for her dedication to the Kent Branch OGS, the Essex Branch OGS, and the entire Ontario Genealogical Society.

Fred Osmon, a volunteer with the Kent Branch OGS, received the Robert Crawford Community Service Award.

Kent Country branch OGS member Linda Paterson said the “2019 event provided a great opportunity for family historians to get together, learn new stuff, see what’s available in the genealogy marketplace, catch up with old friends and make new ones, all

while pursuing the hobby we love and enjoy.”

The “Market Place” was Canada’s largest family history show with corporate sponsors Ancestry, My Heritage, Family Search, National Institute for Genealogical Studies, Findmypast, Family Tree DNA, Family Tree Maker, Global Genealogy and more. Market Place had approximately 50 booths/vendors present to offer assistance with genealogy.

The attendance hit over 500 at the yearly conference, with representatives from 34 OGS branches and special interest groups of the Ontario Genealogical Society across the province.

Fred Osmon, right, a volunteer with the Kent County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, received the Robert Crawford Community Service Award for his dedication at a conference in London in June.

tion Trustee of the Chatham-Kent YMCA, and life-long supporter of the Y, passed before the induction ceremony could take place, his picture has a place of honour on the Fellowship of Distinction Wall.

Fisher was one of several key influential YMCA voices to call for the clos-

ing of the King Street facility in Chatham so that a new YMCA for the future could be imagined for Chatham, Y officials said.

As a direct result of Fisher’s urging, the CEO and board of the time gained the confidence to embark on the renewal of the YMCA, resulting in

the new Chatham-Kent YMCA branch in Chatham today.

In a ceremony this month, the YMCA had planned to induct Jim into the Fellowship of Distinction, the highest award that the YMCA can bestow on an individual, recognizing those who have played instrumental

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The Kent County branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) has good reason to be proud, after winning three awards recently at a conference in London.

Ontario Ancestors’ 2019 Annual Conference and Family History Show, hosted by The Ontario Genealogical Society, was held at the London Convention Centre, June 21-23.

Kent Branch OGS took home three awards at the conference, Paterson said.

The Kent Branch’s newsletter committee won for the best newsletter award this year.

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Jim Fisher receives special YMCA honours The Chatham Voice

The YMCA inducted longtime Chatham-Kent resident Jim Fisher into the YMCA Fellowship of Distinction at the Chatham YMCA recently.

Although Fisher, a Second World War veteran, former YMCA Board of Director and Founda-

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Fisher is being added to 45 Fellowship of Distinction inductees on the Wall of Distinction displays at the Chatham and Sarnia YMCAs. Fisher was a life-long supporter of the YMCA.

As a young man then later, after his return to Chatham at the end of the Second World War, Fisher could be found at his local YMCA. He served both on the YMCA Board of the former YMCA of Chatham-Kent as well as Trustee of the Chatham-Kent Family YMCA’s Foundation since 1992.

In the late 1990’s with the YMCA struggling in its old building on King Street, and with a leadership vacancy, Jim became an inspired man of action in urging Y Canada to offer support and guidance to the Board.

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CKHA Foundation in the midst of an exciting, extraordinary year 2019 has already been an exciting time for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation (CKHAF).

In April, the new foundation became a reality! Two years after local hospitals merged to form Chatham Kent Health Alliance (CKHA), the boards of The Public General Hospital Foundation of Chatham, Sydenham District Hospital Foundation and the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance followed suit, and merged to form Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation. The newly formed foundation has offices at CKHA sites in Chatham and Wallaceburg, and continues the work of its predecessors, building awareness of the hospital’s needs and showing how community support enhances and advances the outstanding care available at the hospital.

While government funding supports the daily operation of hospitals (and their part in delivering the current standard of healthcare throughout the province), hospital foundations are an important source of funding that helps ensure each hospital can best meet the needs of the local population it serves.

“Our region has an aging demographic, and the newly-formed foundation will be able to better help the hospital meet the needs of its changing patient base,” said Mary Lou Crowley, President & CEO, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation. “CKHAF works closely with the hospital to identify its needs and then acts as one of the important links that communicates those needs to our community.”

Volunteers, event participants and donors truly do make a difference in our community.

Their contributions support compassionate care for patients and their families at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives.

The community has also had huge events, the likes of which have never been seen before. Foremost among them was the celebration at Chatham’s RetroFest of RM Sotheby’s 40-year anniversary. This included a Sam Roberts Band concert, with an appearance from Kid Rock, a car show, parade, and councours, as well as another concert and assorted events throughout the municipality. Finally, mix in the return of Freedom Festival celebrations to Chatham, and it has already been a very lively summer.

As part of the RM celebrations, the foundation was thrilled to be named the beneficiary of the Sam Roberts Concert in Tecumseh Park on June 21st.

This sold out concert was As part of the RM Sotheby’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, CKHA fabulous and raised much Foundation was named the beneficiary of the Sam Roberts Concert in needed funding for CKHA. Tecumseh Park on June 21st. Thousands of people attended and tens of thousands of dollars were raised for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. It turned out to be one of the biggest events in Chatham-Kent history, with thousands of attendees and tens of thousands of dollars raised for healthcare in our community. But in terms of sheer excitement, it turns out nothing could top what happened over the next 6 days all around Chatham-Kent.

On June 27th, 2019, the draw for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation Igniting Healthcare 50/50 FUNdraiser came to a conclusion with an overall pot of $294,360.00.

The holder of the winning ticket, Bert Vanderheide of Blenheim, picked up a cheque for

$149,180.00. The jackpot had shattered the old Chatham-Kent 50/50 draw record of $168,000.00, previously held at the International Plowing Match in September of 2018.

“This was another sure sign of the commitment Moments after the 50/50 jackpot passed $100,000, this photo was taken this community has to its of ticket buyers as well as CKHAF staff and volunteers. Within less than 24 hours, the jackpot had risen to $149,180. local hospital. Not only did the winner take away an amazing jackpot, but the entire community won as proceeds will support the return of Urology to Chatham-Kent,” says Crowley. “Specifically, money raised through the draw will be used to support the purchase of a Holmium laser, one of the most important pieces of equipment needed in any hospital Urology program.

Volunteers, sponsors, and staff worked extremely hard to make the endeavour a success – and ended up succeeding beyond anyone’s expectations.”

Coming up next for the foundation is the Parade of Chefs event October 3rd, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The event consists of an elegant six course meal prepared by local chefs, along with pairings from local wineries and breweries. This year, for the first time, local farmers will provide the produce, allowing attendees to truly see the connection between farm and table that we are able to take advantage of in Chatham-Kent.

Celebrity host John Catucci will also be taking part in this year’s event. John is a Canadian comedian, actor, television host, and food personality. Most recently, John was host of the hit show, You Gotta Eat Here!, which ran for five seasons on Food Network Canada.

His first season of Big Food Bucket List is also airing now. John will bring a flair and a profile to this event that has never been seen before.

All in all it has already been a truly astounding 2019 for the foundation – one whose successes seem poised to continue right through to the end of the year.

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son was diagnosed with cancer while in his third year of university and passed away a short six months later. In the years following, Jim suffered two heart attacks and had to undergo heart surgery. Through it all Ruth was their rock. She looked after everyone and held their family together. As they approached their 50th wedding anniversary, Jim and Ruth began planning a trip to Hawaii – a trip they were, sadly, never able to take.

When 50 years seems too short Hospice gives a family the gift of peace When Jim first met his younger sister’s best friend, Ruth, he didn’t know she would become the love of his life. First becoming friends, then husband and wife, Jim and Ruth shared a special bond. While they both grew up in Chatham-Kent, life and work took them away from the community. Ruth was an employee at Union Gas and was able to transfer wherever Jim’s job would take him - from Brantford to Windsor to London. Regardless of where they worked, it was always their hope to come back and make a home in Chatham-Kent.

After 10 years of marriage Ruth and Jim were proud to welcome a new addition to their family – a son, Jared - and then, barely a year later, a second son, Andrew. Their small family doubled in size very quickly! After years of working and taking care of her family, Ruth retired from her work in 2009 but kept busy dedicating more time to her garden and sewing projects.

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while making you feel like you are the only one. When Ruth passed she was surrounded by her family and loved ones. During her farewell ceremony, we were able to pick the music and readings making it special - just for her.”

Since Ruth’s stay at Hospice, Jim has been motivated to give back. “I want to share our Hospice story with the hope it helps people better understand what Hospice does in our community. It rings peace to the resident and peace of mind to those left behind. I want other families to be able to share that gift with their loved ones.”

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Unexpectedly Ruth was admitted to the hospital after having trouble breathing one day. Scans confirmed she had pancreatic cancer. While waiting for a biopsy, Ruth and Jim contemplated treatment options. After spending 10 days in the hospital, Ruth suffered a stroke which left her unable to speak. Although not able to share her feelings, Jim could sense Ruth’s growing tension.

It was the weekend but when a room opened up at Chatham-Kent Hospice, Jim knew Hospice is where they needed to be.

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Not much is going to change. Our amazing team of dentists, denturist, registered hygienists and office staff will remain with the practice, and continue to provide you with the high quality dental care and service you have been accustomed to over these many years.

We are embracing this transition with a new logo that inspires the growth of the practice through a modern approach to complete dental care, while maintaining patient experience as our highest priority. As we undergo growth and change, it’s important for us to preserve the practice’s core values and maintain the relationships we have built with you.

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Celebrating Chatham-Kent

Banks brings the blues to KBD Club

Blues Award for New Artist of the Year, which was followed by performancCanadian roots music es at some of Canada’s singer Robin Banks is most-prominent jazz and coming back to Chatham blues festivals Based in Toronto, Banks July 27, bringing her friend Zoom and their au- has already amassed a thentic and electric blues lengthy career as a touring and recording artist sound to the KBD Club.

Banks grew up in the in both her native CanaChatham area on a tobac- da and all over the world. co farm and drove a taxi She’s played extensively in the U.S. in Toronto in the 1980s “During the 1990s, the as well as to help sup- Parkview was present- G e r m a n y, Austria, port her Belgium, singing ca- ing weekly live enterHolland, reer’s be- tainment. Some wonginnings. derful blues artists and S w i t z e r In 1992, bands from Detroit and land, France she put her Windsor were featured, and Jamaica. She is blues band artist t o g e t h e r including the outstand- an comfortable near Wind- ing female blues voin a variety sor and was calist and entertainer, styles, m e n t o r e d Zoom. So, we became of jazz

by George friends over the course from and pop to “ W i l d blues, soul Child” But- of a few years in the and R&B ler and Al- ’90s.” and has a ford “Chi- - Singer Robin Banks voice that’s cago Pete” Harrell, while performing been compared to such regionally. In 1997, Banks greats as Etta James and won Canada’s Maple Dinah Washington.

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So, inspiration for the origiwe became friends over nal Blues Brothers movie. the course of a few years In fact, I just heard Dan in the ’90s while she was Aykroyd interviewed on performing at that venue, CBC today and he talked as was I with my band about seeing Down Child at that time which per- with John Belushi and deformed in Windsor, Lon- veloping the idea for The don, and Chatham area Blues Brothers movie. So, regularly. I describe Zoom the bass player and drumas James Brown meets mer for that band are my Tina Turner. Add some bass player and drummer Koko Taylor and you got from Toronto, Gary KendZoom,” Banks explained. all and Mike Fitzpatrick.

“She’s a real firecracker Also my guitarist from on stage. She was some- London, Ont. Teddy Leonbody who certainly in- ard will be on the show fluenced my direction at plus our special guest guithat time. Definitely an act tarist, and Zoom’s former not to be missed and this guitarist from the 1990s, reunion concert should from Kitchener, Ont., Shawn Kellerman,” she Contributed image be a success because so many people in Chatham added.

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Celebrating Chatham-Kent

CKSS grad wins Ligori Scholarship

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

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Greenfield Global’s Angelo Ligori, left, and Logan Butler celebrate Butler earning the first Angelo Ligori Engineering Scholarship offered by Greenfield. Butler will attend Carleton University in the fall.

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Logan Butler has his work cut out for him this fall as he heads to university to take on Aerospace Engineering, but he’s doing so with the help of a local scholarship.

Butler earned the $2,500 Angelo Ligori Engineering Scholarship from Greenfield Global.

This is the first year the local specialty alcohols facility offered the Ligori scholarship, something its namesake is proud to see take flight.

Angelo Ligori, a mainstay at Greenfield’s Chatham operations for years, said he’s proud to have the scholarship named after him, but added it’s in place for other reasons.

“We need more engineers at this plant,” he said from the Bloomfield site. “And I’m proud our company stands behind it (the scholarship).

We take pride in community efforts like this.”

Butler, a Chatham-Kent Secondary School grad, said he’s long had an interest in the sciences in school.

“I have always liked science and math. It seemed like a natural thing to go into engineering,” he said. “I like the problem solving.”

Butler said having the Ligori scholarship would help financially and mentally.

“It helps to have the support of the community as well,” he explained.

Unfortunately, Butler likely won’t be a future employee of Greenfield, as his aerospace focus will have very little to do with biofuels and other specialty liquids coming from Greenfield.

“How about the first space station that runs on biofuel,” Ligori joked.

He added the scholarship committee saw five very good applications sent in this year.

“Logan was selected on his creativity, honesty and insight. We could tell Logan brought something to the table that made him unique,” Ligori said.

Butler’s mother, Kelly Ryall, said the scholarship is a sign hard work pays off.

“He did the work. He researched where he wanted to go. School is really important to Logan,” she said. “This is a good support.”

Ligori said the scholarship will be handed out on an annual basis to a first-year engineering student who desires to pursue a career in chemical engineering. Students must be graduating from a public or separate secondary school in Chatham-Kent and they must be accepted into a full-time engineering program at an Ontario university.

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