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Vol. 4 Edition 40
Local woman has a Capitol vision
IT’S NOT A CAR . . . . IT’S AN EXPERIENCE.
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A labour of love
By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
Rachel Schwarz has a vision of the Capitol Theatre and it’s one she wants to share with the community. “We have a world-class facility here and it’s something that should be valued, treasured and above all, used,” she said. Schwarz’ Studio Black company is one of three groups to have placed a bid to operate the theatre. The other two are from the municipality of Chatham-Kent and London, Ontario based Jones Entertainment Group. Although she’s unabashedly a hometown booster, Schwarz’ enthusiasm isn’t that of a wide-eyed amateur. She holds a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature from UWO. She has performed across Canada, the United States and Europe and has nearly two decades of experience in the creative sector. “This isn’t something I’m taking lightly,” she said. Continued on page 3
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Theresa Nadeau has operated the Shepherd’s Way Inn Restaurant for 14 years but ongoing expenses are putting the non-profit enterprise in jeopardy. See story on page 2.
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