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Blenheim hits jackpot

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$45M industrial hub slated for Hyland Dr.

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About 350 people took part in Sunday’s Harvest Run. The event, which started and finished at John McGregor Secondary School, featured a kids’ run, 5k walk/run, 10K and half marathon. The total raised this year was not available by press time, but United Way officials were confident they were going to top the $23,500 raised last year.

In one fell swoop, the municipality suddenly ran out of industrial land in Blenheim, and the South Kent community will soon be home to a massive industrial condominium project.

Municipal economic development staff say there is nothing like it in the country.

Brightenview Development International, of Saskatoon, Sask., is going to build a $45-million, 680,000-square-foot facility in Blenheim’s industrial park, chewing up 34 acres; all remaining municipally owned industrial land in that community.

“The thing I like about this is no one else in Canada has this. It is absolutely unique,” Michael Burton director of economic development for Chatham-Kent said.

The municipality hosted an unveiling at the Hyland Drive site Friday.

The huge building – which is being called the Global Development Centre – is hoped to eventually be home to as many as 80-100 different offshore businesses. The concept, according to Burton, is for Brightenview to build the structure and supply support for offshore small- and medium-sized businesses to the point that all they need to do is bring their manufacturing knowledge with them and they’ll be able to begin operations.

“It’s almost a condominium kind of thing,” Burton said. “It will be for companies abroad to come in and establish operations.

The businesses can bring their technology, set up shop and 30,000 sq. ft. of support services will take care of everything else.”

The centre will have 400,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, 250,000 sq. ft. of shared warehousing, and 30,000 sq. ft. of office space.

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Industrial ‘condo’ to open in 2016 has “all the important factors” in what he wanted in a host community – a pro-business environment, a welcoming community, having a good quality of life, with an available skilled labour force, and a close proximity to the U.S. market.

“It all makes this location very desirable,” he said.

Burton said Zhou looked at numerous other Canadian locations, including the Niagara region, Windsor and Vancouver, but opted to come here.

Zhou admitted the search was coast to coast.

“But this is almost the perfect solution.”

In regards to the timing of the announcement, Burton said this is not some project that has been in the works for years, only to come to fruition just prior to an election. He said talks only began in earnest in the spring and the project quickly came to life.

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Brightenview will use the office space to provide support to companies to deal with various levels of government, as well as providing numerous other areas of operational assistance.

“When we go talk to a company, we can say we have a site that can take care of all their business services,” Burton said.

“All they have to know is how to make their widgets.”

Joe Zhou, Brightenview’s CEO and executive director, agreed.

“The idea is to let international manufacturers do what they do best – manufacture,” Zhou said.

“Strategic development, busi-

ness development, marketing, communications, after-sales service, and buyer matching, we will help them with all of it. The new GDC will provide a full spectrum of support.”

Zhou credits the proactive leadership of the municipality, crediting Mayor Randy Hope and South Kent Coun. Art Stirling, as well as the economic development team, for attracting his company here.

“They have made a very significant effort to actively seek out global investment,” he said.

“They understand what it will take to attract that business.”

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Burton said the hope is to have as many as 400-500 people working in the various businesses when the centre is at capacity. He anticipates that would mean another $60 million in outside investment.

Burton said there are similar and even larger industrial condo sites elsewhere around the globe, but nothing in Canada, and perhaps North America.

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their hands in anticipation over the centre.

“We’ve talked to 80 companies in China that would be excellent candidates for this,” he said. “They’ve got the cash to expand into North America, but they don’t speak the language and aren’t familiar with what they need to do to establish themselves here.”

He added Zhou, a Chinese-Canadian, has leads of his own as well.

“They’ve got some people lined up,” Burton said. “We’ll start to farm our contacts too.”

Those contacts are overseas in India, China and Europe, he said.

Stuart McFadden, deputy director of economic development for the municipality, sees the centre as a magnet.

“This is a huge tool for us from an attraction standpoint.”

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Spence clarifies withdrawal

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Paul Spence may have dropped out of the Ward 3 council race, but he’s not giving up on the community.

Last week Spence informed local media, including The Chatham Voice that he was withdrawing his candidacy because the community was

“broken,” a term he now regrets using.

“I still believe in Chatham-Kent, but my frustration with the process came through in a way I didn’t intend,” he said. “We need a change in leadership and community attitude, but we can certainly get to where we need to go if we’re willing to put in the effort. In that sense I hope I provided a

wake-up call.”

Instead of seeking change from a councillor’s chair, Spence said he will continue to work on a variety of projects including the highly successful CK Table event that showcases local agriculture.

Spence said he is urging residents in his ward to learn as much as they

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Blenheim deal a gift horse?

Many C-K residents are somewhat leery of Friday’s announcement that a $45 million, 500-job facility planned for Blenheim is the real deal.

The timing, a month before the municipal election, is particularly suspicious given the mayor’s history.

While Mayor Hope is capable of such shenanigans, we don’t believe that to be the case this time.

There is a real NDP connection with the mayor, council candidate Dan Gelinas (who ran provincially for the party) and former MP Lorne Nystrom.

If there were political hay to be made, it would have been done in the provincial election.

As far as credit, we’ve never seen an announcement where the mayor of the day wasn’t praised but in this case economic development officials and Coun. Art Stirling deserve plenty as well.

We’ll be watching to see the real shovels go in the ground, but in the meantime, score this as a potential big win for the community.

Twelve tough questions

Our election coverage begins in this edition.

We began asking residents from across C-K their opinions several months ago. We believe we’ve asked candidates the kind of questions you might ask them if you had a chance.

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They missed a chance to speak to 40,000 or so Voice readers. Perhaps they will speak to you one on one.

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Opinion

Seven months in Chatham-Kent Sir: I think most residents of Chatham-Kent are a little frustrated and I am positive a large majority of residents want to help, be heard, or, at least share their concerns.

For every comment that appears online expressing distaste for the leadership of this community, there are probably at least 400 more comments that do not get posted. I have been apprehensive about sharing my thoughts; people have told me that I will close doors for myself in Chatham-Kent if I express my thinking. But I truly believe expression and sharing can be a catalyst of change. If sharing my thoughts means closing doors, so be it.

After spending roughly 12 years in Toronto, we moved to Chatham-Kent in February this year.

Some may say that seven months is not long enough to get a true picture of Chatham-Kent.

Maybe so. However, I do think an objective perspective is important.

I have had the chance to meet a lot of people in C-K – parents through the school system, business

leaders, administration leaders, friends of friends and passionate volunteers. I have had the chance to volunteer and work with some awesome people too.

From the outside looking in and now being part of the community, I can tell you that C-K is a wonderful place to be. I was recently asked what I really think the challenges are that face Chatham-Kent.

I feel there are two big challenges, but also big opportunities for us.

There seems to be a lack of experience in the administration arm of this community and with our political leaders.

There is also a lack of leadership ability to unite this community around a strategic vision and developing a plan to achieve.

Lack of experience is a very natural phenomenon; everyone suffers from it in one form or another. There are always people more experienced that we can learn from. It is not the fault of anyone if they lack experience.

Where the problem lies is

when there is a lack of self-awareness regarding that lack of experience and therefore a reluctance to get help.

Whether looking through economic development plans, tourism plans or ways that we are trying to build our customer base (attract residents and corporations), a common lack of experience is evident. When I arrived here in C-K, the leadership was about to launch the “Not Toronto” campaign. Unfortunately the lack of experience and leadership that developed and supported that idea was not a flash in the pan.

The lack of leadership in this community has a relationship with the lack of experience. From my interactions, it seems that Chatham-Kent is operating in so many silos, from top to bottom. Silos will create financial inefficiency, communication frustration and ambiguity, and will deter truly powerful thinking.

The best leaders I have ever worked with had the primary responsibility of being sure people, and all

resources were being allocated towards a common vision, with clear goals and objectives.

Quite possibly, the most troubling is lack of self-awareness.

To wake up one recent morning and see that a candidate that is running for council in East Kent, that I have worked with and that I felt inspired by, withdrew – that was the tipping point for me.

This is not the time for great individuals to back away, this is the time for great individuals to come together and support one another.

As a community, let’s push all candidates to provide a detailed overview of their experience and how it directly relates to the position they are running for, ask for details about their goals and objectives as leaders and hold them accountable over the next three-plus weeks to demonstrate their true ability to create change. This is the most powerful way and the first step in creating change.

James Rasmussen Chatham-Kent

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Questions for the Candidates

To see the explanations to the responses of these questions please see our website: www.chathamvoice.com

2. Would you support an OPP costing study?

3. Would you support examining a volunteer-only fire service if the provincial arbitration system isn’t overhauled?

4. Do you believe we should continue our ongoing efforts to attract economic investment from China?

5. Would you support contracting municipal services to the private sector if those services can be delivered more efficiently?

6. Would you support investigating amalgamation of fire/ambulance/police services to reduce costs?

7. Would you support a municipal tree-cutting bylaw if it contained incentives for woodlot owners to retain/increase tree cover?

8. Do you believe we need a municipal ombudsman or ethics commissioner such as London and Windsor have added?

9. Would you consider developing a usage benchmark for municipal offices, arena and libraries and closing those that don’t meet the standards?

10. Do you support development of a community-wide multipurpose recreation centre?

11. Do you support an adopt-apark program in which service or volunteer groups assume some maintenance (grass cutting) of some municipal facilities?

12. Do you support investigating a reduction in the number of municipal councilors?

Penelope Duchesne

Darrin Canniff

Bruce Caldwell

Ed Broad

Michael Bondy

Larry Vellinga

Dale Van Dusen

John Willatt

Councillor Ward 6 Candidates Ian McLarty

Reno Lachapelle

Randy Hope

Majorie Crew

Jeff Bultje

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Questions for the Candidates

To see the explanations to the responses of these questions please see our website: www.chathamvoice.com

2. Would you support an OPP costing study?

3. Would you support examining a volunteer-only fire service if the provincial arbitration system isn’t overhauled?

4. Do you believe we should continue our ongoing efforts to attract economic investment from China?

5. Would you support contracting municipal services to the private sector if those services can be delivered more efficiently?

6. Would you support investigating amalgamation of fire/ambulance/police services to reduce costs?

7. Would you support a municipal tree-cutting bylaw if it contained incentives for woodlot owners to retain/increase tree cover?

8. Do you believe we need a municipal ombudsman or ethics commissioner such as London and Windsor have added?

9. Would you consider developing a usage benchmark for municipal offices, arena and libraries and closing those that don’t meet the standards?

10. Do you support development of a community-wide multipurpose recreation centre?

11. Do you support an adopt-apark program in which service or volunteer groups assume some maintenance (grass cutting) of some municipal facilities?

12. Do you support investigating a reduction in the number of municipal councilors?

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C-K Votes 2014

Your mayoral candidates Steve Brent I was born and raised in Wallaceburg, as was my wife, Michele.

I offer over four decades of professional financial management, bank management, sales and leadership effectiveness skills. My abilities have been recognized for high performing teams that I have led and influenced throughout my entire professional career.

I am passionate about Chatham-Kent, and the welfare of all its citizens and businesses.

I have worked tirelessly for the last eight years to connect with the all the communities of Chatham-Kent. This has been achieved by giving back by way of donating my time, energies and talents to over a dozen local non-profit and charitable associations, all since returning to C-K in 2006 after early retiring from our first careers.

I have come to understand C-K at its core through my grassroots approach of connecting with its individual people and businesses from shore to shore.

I believe in fiscal responsibility, prudent investment decisions, community investments that have great return on investment and increasing assessments.

Marjorie Crew I grew up in rural Ontario and moved to Chatham in 1980. I am married to Greg and we have six kids together and eight grandkids.

I have served on Chatham-Kent council for eight years. I have always based my informed decisions on what was best for C-K as a whole.

I am running for mayor because we are ready for a leader who has the ability and experience to lead our municipality into the future. As your mayor, we will move forward collaboratively to make our corner of the world a better place, with a secure economy and a healthy, growing population.

prove the quality of life for residents; to ensure that our critical infrastructure needs are met; to control taxes and spending. For the first time in history we have an A+ credit rating.

Just no time for “on the job� training.

My platform will focus upon diversifying and attracting new investment to Chatham-Kent, while maintaining an emphasis on assisting existing businesses to grow.

New investment along with controlling expenditures is the only way to alleviate the tax burden on residents. Economic growth is a key ingredient in controlling taxes.

During my tenure there have seen a number of new commercial and industrial investments resulting in new employment.

Last year alone we attracted 11 new companies to the community. These companies decided to grow and call Chatham-Kent home and now employ 500 people.

I will work to enhance the quality of life in C-K. I will also work diligently to preserve our horse racing industry.

Reno Lachapelle I was born and raised in Chatham. Ten years ago I left the city to pursue work in Windsor, however, my family ties have always kept me close to Chatham-Kent.

Being married for two years to my wife, Olivia, and having our first child this past October, I decided to move back to Cha-

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tham-Kent. I knew coming back to Chatham would be a great move, as it is a tight-knit community with a lot of potential and it would make the perfect environment for raising a family.

I know the potential Chatham-Kent can bring to the people. Being in a bigger city for 10 years, it has opened my eyes to the unrealized opportunity Chatham-Kent has.

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These committees will decide the agenda, not C-K administration.

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John Willatt John was born in London, England, immigrated to Canada in 1989, and moved to Chatham-Kent in 1990.

Married to Angela for 40 years, they have two daughters.

After working at Union Gas for almost 10 years, John lost his job during corporate restructuring in late 1999. After a number of temp jobs, John founded Ace Taxi in 2005 and continues operating it today.

As mayor he wants to work to reduce property taxes, initially by finding savings within budgets, and in the longer term by closely examining what we do, how we do it and seeing if it can be done cheaper.

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C-K Votes 2014

Your Ward 6 candidates Michael Bondy During the last four years, I have done my best to voice the concerns of the citizens of Chatham-Kent. I have tried to

hold taxes, with no success, but will continue to promote smart spending of tax dollars.

I have opposed what I believe to be foolish municipal spend-

BOB MYERS

ing on projects that are beyond the municipality’s scope (college bakery, convention centre, etc.). I believe I bring a strong voice and opinion to council.

I have never been afraid to challenge the administration when I feel the people’s tax money is being spent incorrectly.

We do not need out-of-control spending with “our” money.

Some people in the municipality have seen a 100% tax increase in the last 10 years.

It is not a surprise we’re the only municipality West of Toronto along the 401 that has seen a decrease in population since 2000.

Bruce Caldwell First and foremost, I believe we need several years of zero new taxes, or an actual decrease.

We need to show prospective residents and businesses that we are fiscally responsible.

We can no longer wait until budget time and realize we need to raise taxes 4-6% to continue to operate the city. Once we’ve proven we are fiscally responsible, it would be wise to cap tax increases with the rate of inflation.

Darrin Canniff I have a business degree from Wilfred Laurier University and a Chartered Accountant designation. I am currently employed at Union Gas as director, planning and forecasting.

I have extensive community leadership roles including chair of Entegrus Inc. and audit chair of Mainstreet Credit Union. I have spearheaded successful fundraising events such as The Festival of Giving, The Amazing Race Chatham-Kent and children’s concert series on behalf of local charities. These roles have provided important insights into the needs and the

• JOBS - support small business growth, bridge skills gap; preserve existing jobs • FINANCIAL - taxes as low as possible; maintain services; address infrastructure needs • PEOPLE - environment that retains & attracts; support arts, culture, quality of life.

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opportunities that exist in our community.

I am committed to working within council to ensure there is a dynamic vision for Chatham-Kent, one that extends beyond the next four years and is equally attractive to both business and families.

Penelope Duchesne I am a 41-year-old Montreal-born French-Canadian living in Chatham-Kent since 1995.

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My business experiences includes co-ordinating and managing various projects, owning and operating an art studio, instructing art both privately and in public schools and managing income property.

I have been consistently involved in various community endeavours, including serving on the board of directors for both the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre and Association Francaise La Girouette, as well as volunteering at Riverview Gardens.

Maureen Geddes I was born and raised in Chatham-Kent, and have raised my two sons here. My goal as councillor is to serve Chatham-Kent in fulfilling our potential as a healthy, prosperous and sustainable community.

My background includes an HBComm, MBA, and CHRP; 10 years at Union Gas; and 14 years as founder/president of CANGRAM International Inc., working with over 100 companies and governments across Canada and several countries in leadership and education, and strategic/operational plans.

I teach at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, consult through GeddesGlobal, and serve as president to Toastmasters RISE and the Chatham Horticultural Society.

Case Hems I was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in 1962. I moved to Chatham in 1968 then started entrepreneurship in shoe repair in 1971. I have been in the business now for 43 years.

I have been married to my wife Marg for 39 years. I’m the father of two and grandfather of five.

I am a member of St. Joseph Parish, the Knights of Columbus and enjoy fundraising for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

I feel my good reasoning and grass roots will allow me to do a good job of representing Chatham-Kent for a bright future, a thriving economy, as well as striving to attract people to C-K. Continued on page 9

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Brandon Houston Brandon was born and raised in Chatham-Kent where he spent most of his life. He lived in Oakville for three years before returning to Chatham-Kent over 10 years ago to raise his daughter and start a small business that he still runs today.

He works with clients internationally in a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, financial, health care, and small business.

He is on the board for The Ground Floor Centre for Innovation, a local organization that focuses on connecting entrepreneurs with resources to start or grow their businesses and provides affordable workspace for them.

He has a deep passion for entrepreneurship and the community of Chatham-Kent and believes that changes need to be made in how council operates.

Brock McGregor It’s time to start thinking about the future of Chatham-Kent. As a young father, naturopathic doctor, and small business owner, I came back to Chatham-Kent because I see potential in our community. I am raising my family here, growing my practice here, and dedicating my full energy to fostering community in Chatham-Kent.

For our municipality to be successful, we need to focus on attraction and retention of youth, growth of small business, fiscal sustainability, and improvement of health within our community.

Matthew McReynolds I am a young professional who was born and raised in Chatham. I received a Bachelor of Commerce – Public Management degree with honours from the University of Guelph.

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I am running because Chatham-Kent has much to offer but unfortunately has remained stagnant over much of the past decade.

We are consistently told how we must work to keep our young professionals in the community, but a voice from this generation on council still eludes us.

Bob Myers I am a life-long resident of Chatham-Kent, married with two children and four grandchildren. I am a retired principal. I have served on numerous community organizations. I was alderman in the former city of Chatham and later served as the provincial appointee to the Chatham Police Services Board. Currently, I am a Ward 6 councillor, member of the Public Health Board, Public Utilities Commission, and Heritage Committee.

My vision is that our community will grow and prosper; our youth will have a job and stay to raise a family; and all citizens have the facilities and programs needed to remain active.

Lynn O’Brien Over 30 years of experience in financial, business and human resource management. I have spent 17 of those in the shopping centre industry and 15 as area

manager of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Chatham-Kent & Windsor Essex chapters.

For the past five years, I have been general manager of Downtown Chatham Centre. Instrumental in its sale, I took on the challenge of finding the efficiencies and savings to allow for much-needed upgrades.

Derek Robertson For the past 15 years, I have held executive positions with two companies in Chatham-Kent. Currently, I am the chief business development officer for TransForm Shared Service Organization.

For the past four years, I have been honoured to represent the citizens of my hometown.

During my last term as councillor, I demonstrated a strong commitment by working tirelessly towards resolutions on issues. My proudest moment was bringing forward the long-overdue motion to establish a hospice in Chatham-Kent.

If elected for a second term, I will remain focused on innovative strategies that will position Chatham-Kent in a financially sustainable manner.

portunity to meet with different people and understand the work of numerous organizations in our community.

I believe you can only effect change from within, and I believe many people in Chatham-Kent are struggling and looking to leaders for guidance.

My mission statement is simple: I will work toward thoughtful change to help all residents of Chatham-Kent attain the highest standard of living possible in a community that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Dale VanDusen I am the father of the world’s most beautiful, unique daughters. I am employed at Chatham-Kent Home Hardware Building Centre in the plumbing department.

I am not a politician or a business owner; I am a concerned father and resident. My vision of Chatham-Kent is a place I see our young generation come to visit. I would like to see a com-

munity where our children live, grow and then come back to when finished school to settle and establish families and contribute to the economic growth.

Unfortunately, I feel they really have nothing to come back to unless drastic changes are made.

Larry Vellinga I’m a 57-year-old married father of three. I have a BA in business administration and an MBA in Business Administration with a major in eCommerce and Technology.

Currently employed as a manager at Ford Motor Company in Windsor. My departmental budget in 2013 was in excess of $88 million. I’m confident I possess the education, leadership skills and experience necessary to intelligently participate on council, governing and rendering the value added decisions necessary to move Chatham-Kent forward.

This community desperately needs growth to increase the tax base.

Karen Robinet I’m a former journalist who has spent many years covering municipal politics in a number of communities, most recently Chatham-Kent.

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Don “Sparky” Leonard, speaking on behalf of the Rotary Club, said the fundraising for Thanksgiving is just around that pledge is underway. the corner, but Thanks For Giv“We will find our way, roll up ing is underway right now. our sleeves and get it done,” he The Chatham-Kent Hospice told a gathering at the future is looking to bring in $250,000 site of the hospice. “It will be between now and Oct. 15 from done by the community collecthe public to help push its camtively.”

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people approaching the end of their lives can die with dignity and receive care and support from hospice volunteers. They and their families can also receive counselling on dealing with death.

O’Rourke said the hospice will work with other organizations who are involved in palliative care and end-of-life care to assist as many people as possible.

“We want to assist people and their loved ones before, during and after end-of-life care,” she said.

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Lega Istriana celebrates its C-K history

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It took strong family ties and strong wills for citizens of Istria to come to Canada more than five decades ago, and a symbol of such strength is now on display in Chatham’s Kingston Park.

Lega Istriana unveiled a commemorative rock in the park Sunday, with the help of Italy’s ambassador to Canada, and other dignitaries.

Istria, once part of Italy, was given to Communist Yugoslavia after the Second World War. As a result, many Istrian-Italians fled their homeland. Some came to Chatham-Kent, often with little more than the clothes on their back, to forge a new life.

On Sunday, the local Istrian-Italian community gathered in Kingston Park to celebrate its successes.

Christina Perini, president of the local Lega Istriana, described the dedication of the commemorative stone, which came from the Canadian Shield, as “history in the making,” adding it was very important for the current generation and future generations to understand the determination the Istrian-Italians who settled here had to start a new life.

“All new immigrants started working in the sugar beet fields or other cash crops,” she said.

“But they eventually branched out into skilled trades. Our people helped to build our Cha-

tham-Kent.”

Gian Lorenzo Cornado, Italy’s ambassador to Canada, echoed Perini’s comments.

“You came here 57 years ago.

You are part of this community; you helped build this community,” he said. “You should be proud of your achievements.

This is a wonderful piece of history.”

Dave Van Kesteren, MP for Chatham-Kent Essex, said his parents came to Canada from Holland in 1953, about the same time some of the Istrian-Italian community arrived as well.

He said his parents, however, weren’t forced to flee their country.

Van Kesteren commended the members of Lega Istriana in Chatham-Kent for overcoming tragedy.

“To be ripped out of your homeland and have to find a place to set up shop again, to raise your family ... this group worked hard. This group is well respected in the community,” he said.

South Kent Coun. Art Stirling, one of the councillors who worked with Lega Istriana to get the monument erected in Kingston Park, said Canada is a nation founded on “waves and waves” of immigrants.

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Italy’s ambassador to Canada, Gian Lorenzo Cornado, left, and Christina Perini, president of Lega Istriana for Chatham, stand proud with a commemorative rock unveiled Sunday in Kingston Park. The rock is a symbol of the strength of Istrian-Italians who had to flee their homeland after the Second World War and find a new life.

He commended the members of Lega Istriana for their cultural spirit and discipline.

“Through hard work and perseverance, you created a community you can be proud of.”

Mayor Randy Hope said the commemorative rock will stand as an identifier of “the hard work of a lot of people. It will help people understand where our foundation was laid.”

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Life

Spice variety is, um, the spice of life When asking a spouse to purchase “some” hot and barbecue sauces, a person should really be more specific.

Then again, if you are into cooking, why bother?

My wife and daughter drove up to Corunna for a baby shower on the weekend, and slid up to Sarnia to check out the stock of a gourmet cooking shop a friend of ours is helping

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We tried a couple the week before and loved them, so my wife brought

back more ... a lot more.

We have barbecue sauces, hot sauce, and flavour-infused vinegars and oils. We are armed to the teeth to add great taste to any meal.

And on Sunday, we put as much as we could to the test, doing chicken wings in no less than six different sauce and/or spice combinations.

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to barbecuing chicken wings on our Big Green Egg. I’ve cooked so many other items on the Egg that I never bothered with something as simple as wings. That was a mistake!

But as flavourful as they all were, I am now leaning towards keeping it simple – at least on the barbecue. A little bit of oil and/or some spice rub

is the way to go when barbecuing wings. You can add the sauce later, or risk charring it on the grill, especially with the sweeter sauces.

As for all our newfound flavourings, I think I have a busy fall ahead of me cooking chicken, steak, pork and vegetables in the great outdoors.

Sweet swim for the wasps

I went hunting for a wasp trap Saturday and learned quickly that pretty much every place in town was sold out of them. Some inventory was supposed to arrive this week, but I wanted help on the weekend.

So after I posted the fact there were no such traps to be found in Chatham, a buddy of mine said he’d pop by and make one for me.

Chad showed up with a half-full two-litre bottle of Pepsi. I thought we were going to be drinking some rum and Pepsi for the afternoon, but he quickly explained his plan to create the trap.

We got a pair of sharp scissors and cut the top off at the point where it is as wide as the rest of the bottle. He then inverted the top and placed it inside the bottle, taping it in place.

We left the bottle about one-quarter full of the sweet, but flat, cola.

Next up, we put it on a table in the sun in the backyard, grabbed a couple of beverages, sat back to shoot the breeze and watch the wasps.

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He said we could even cut holes in it if we wanted to hang it somewhere.

And when we need more wasp-attractor, we can just add more pop, or sugar and water.

By the end of the weekend, I had wasp soup in the container, with more buzzing around seeking their sweet demise.

Barbecuing or just hanging out in the backyard was much more pleasant. Sure, the odd wasp buzzed by, but usually on his way to the trap.

Case of the missing Crocs

A strange thing happened recently in our backyard. I have an old pair of unfashionable Crocs I wear around the yard. They’re great for yard work or going to and from the hot tub (I hate flip-flops).

I left them just outside our back door. Then one morning, one of the shoes was halfway down the path to the hot tub. I put it back beside the house.

The next day, it was gone altogether. I figured the wind had either blown it off the step or some critter had taken it further into the backyard.

Before I found the missing shoe, the other Croc vanished.

I am now wondering if one of my anti-Croc acquaintances, people who prefer fashion to function, staged some form of an intervention, or had some weird commune with the animals to rid our backyard of such ugly footwear.

Odd, but humourous. I can’t help but picture a raccoon running off with one of my Crocs in his mouth, only to realize he’s getting a taste of my feet!

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Residents of - Elaine Meloche “We didn’t St. Clair Estates are “cautiously optimistic” have a lawyer – we didn’t that they may have some ac- know we needed one – but tion on their concerns about the board counsel told us deteriorating roads in the that we could only speak modular home development. to our own specific issues,” Elaine Meloche, who with she said. “Our complaint is her husband Wally were about roads throughout the booked for a hearing be- property and we weren’t gofore the Ontario Tenant and ing to be able to proceed the Landlord Board, said more way we wanted, so we withthan 150 people showed up drew. It turns out that if we had proceeded and lost, it to take part in the hearing.

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to complain.”

In a private meeting with owners’ representative Mark Zartarian, Meloche said Zartarian pledged to open a dialogue with the tenants’ association.

The association met Monday night for its annual election of officers and to plan how to negotiate with the owners.

“We finally have their attention,” she said. “Until now we couldn’t even get them to return our phone calls. I truly believe the owners thought no one would show up. They looked shocked out of their skin.”

She said she felt “a little intimidated” at the hearing. “I don’t have experience at this but we didn’t know what else to do,” she said.

Meloche said since there are no sidewalks in St. Clair Estates, residents have to walk on the roads.

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• The Story Of Luke starring Lou Taylor Pucci and Jayne Eastwood will be shown at the Chatham branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library at 2:00pm.

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Saturday, October 11, 2014 • Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30pm-6:00pm followed by a dance at 6:30pm to 10:30pm featuring Luey. Everyone Welcome.

Monday, October 13, 2014 • Card Party at Christ Church Anglican Hall, Dresden at 7:30pm. Prizes, Dutch Auction & Lunch. $3.00. Sponsored by Fairport Rebekah Lodge, Dresden.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 • Draft Day starring Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner will be shown at the Chatham branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library at 2:00pm.

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Friday, October 17, 2014 • Meal at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham.

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Saturday, October 18, 2014 • Creating Smiles Network with Campbell AME Church are sponsoring a Special Events Luncheon for all in need at 20 Prince St., Chatham from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free and the event will include a hot meal, toiletry items, blankets and some outerwear.

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• Meat draw at Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham from 4:30pm-6:00pm followed by a dance at 6:30pm to 10:30pm featuring Tim McLean.

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• Chatham Antique Show & Sale at the Chatham Banquet & Conference Centre (formerly CAW Hall), 280 Merritt Ave., Chatham.

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Golf course sale likely delayed

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purchase of the Baldoon Golf Club could be penalized a few strokes.

In an e-mail addressed to the mayor and members of council, Marsha Coyne, acting director of planning services for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, said the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is recommending that an environmental impact study be conducted on the property.

“The owner has been advised that an environmental impact study will be required prior to the applications moving forward to council for consideration,” Coyne said in the e-mail.

“An environmental impact study can take a significant amount of time depending on the scope of the study.

Once the applicant has retained a qualified professional to complete the study, we will have a better

idea how long the process will The St. Clair Region Consertake.” vation Authority (SCRCA) outThe golf course at 7018 Duf- lines details explaining why ferin Ave. is to be sold to two they are recommending the separate buyers. environmental impact study, One proposed including: the owner, Melisproperty lying “An environmental sa Gaylard, the adjacent to Balimpact study can take current general doon is a “sigmanager at the a significant amount nificant coastal club, is looking of time depending on wetland” and the to purchase the the scope of the study. property possiclubhouse and Once the applicant has bly contains “sigcontinue operatnificant wildlife ing it as a restau- retained a qualified habitat” or “habrant, catering and professional to comitat of threatened banquet facility. plete the study, we will or endangered The other pro- have a better idea how species.” posed owner, loThe SCRCA says long the process will cal farmer Scott any decisions Kilbride, is seek- take.” about the proing to turn the - C-K’s Marsha Coyne posal should be majority of the deferred until the property into agricultural land. environmental impact study is The purchase is pending the completed. approval of an official plan Wallaceburg Coun. Jeff Wesamendment, zoning by-law ley said he is “glad” the SCRCA amendment and consent appli- is taking a thorough look. cations.

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owners probably do not like this added requirement, it will in fact give all interested community members a chance to look for any positive opportunities,” Wesley said. “With any decision by council put off until sometime in 2015 we have time now.

Wesley added: “The community, nor do I, does not want to lose this valuable asset.”

Wesley said anyone with issues or concerns should contact the planning consultant Robert Brown at 519-354-4351.

“Make your concerns known,” he said.

The Baldoon report had been scheduled to come before council at the Nov. 3 council meeting.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014

Van Eerd heading overseas

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Clay Van Eerd, is used to facing the best go-kart drivers from across Canada and North America. Soon, however, the 15-year-old Blenheim resident will have a bigger pool of competitors to face, as he’ll be taking on the world at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Valencia, Spain this November.

To qualify, Van Eerd spent much of his summer travelling across the country, utilizing races on the West Coast to punch his ticket to the worlds.

“My karting season was one of the best I’ve had,” said the Grade 10

student, who also plays football for the Bobcats at Blenheim District High School. “I’ve loved being in a kart every week. The biggest highlight for me was winning a ticket to the worlds in Spain.”

To win that ticket, Van Eerd had to have the fastest kart at the Western Canadian Championships this past August in a sixrace series spanning two events in Regina Sask., and Chilliwack, B.C. He did just that, winning the Regina event outright and taking home enough points in British Columbia to secure his spot at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals.

Van Eerd is now in his final year of Junior karting

eligibility, and although competing with Team Canada at the Worlds is a dream come true, it could also mark the end of his karting career if he decides not to advance to the Senior ranks.

“I’m looking forward to joining Team Canada in Spain,” said Van Eerd.

“It’s a dream come true for me and my family, but after Spain my karting career might come to an end.

“Karting is a very expensive sport and my parents want more family time,” said Van Eerd about the possibility of the Worlds being his final event.

If his karting career does come to an end following his trip to the Rotax World

Finals as a part of Team Canada, he’ll leave a list of championships behind him. In Spain, however, Van Eerd is only focusing on leaving his competition behind him, and ending his year on top.

“My goal for the worlds is to make the main event,” said Van Eerd.

“There are 81 other drivers, and only 34 get in.

Also, to just make this the best race I’ve ever had and to push myself to get up there for a podium position. That would be a huge goal, but it’s a goal I would love to achieve.”

Considered one of Canada’s top kart drivers at the Junior level, a podium finish is within reach for Van Eerd, who entered karting

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more than five years ago on the recommendation of a family friend, and has loved the sport ever since.

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Friday, October 10th, 6:30pm

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Former Maple Leaf captain Rick Vaive, left, heads across the ice with a member of the Chatham-Kent Police Service as the sound of cheers filled the Chatham Memorial Arena on Friday evening. The Chatham-Kent Police Knightsticks took on NHL Alumni during a hockey game on their tour to raise money for the Special Olympics. This is the 15th year the Knightsticks and NHL Alumni have met on the ice, and this year included a 50/50 draw, and photographs with Walter Gretzky, father of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky.

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