Ringing the bell to celebrate Erieau's 100th anniversary. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Ringing the bell to celebrate Erieau's 100th anniversary. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
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Celebrating 100 Years In Erieau (GALLERY)

A large number of Chatham-Kent residents are looking back and celebrating Erieau's 100th anniversary.

To acknowledge the milestone, the Erieau Partnership Association hosted an event at the Erieau fire station Wednesday afternoon.

"It's like any anniversary -- it's always something special," says Jeff Vidler, chair of the Erieau Partnership Association. "Being [that it's] 100 years, it's the greatest thing."

Municipal and provincial government official ringing the bell to celebrate Erieau's 100th anniversary. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega) Municipal and provincial government official ringing the bell to celebrate Erieau's 100th anniversary. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

Around 200 people filled the fire hall where they heard about Erieau's history, as well as plans for the community's future.

"Coming this fall, the federal government is spending over $1-million down here to refurbish and fix our piers," says Vidler. "It's going to make [it] a safer environment.

Several guest speakers said a few words at the podium, including South Kent councillors Karen Herman, Trevor Thompson, and Frank Vercouteren; as well as MPP for Chatham-Kent Essex Rick Nicholls.

"It's very exciting to see," says Nicholls. "It was very positive to see how this small community get's behind it's people and does some wonderful things. They know how to put this community on the map."

Vidler says Erieau will continue to celebrate 100 years throughout the remainder of the year with a car show on June 25 and fireworks on July 1.

Flag raising to celebrate Erieau's 100th anniversary. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Flag raising to celebrate Erieau's 100th anniversary. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

Flag raising to celebrate Erieau's 100th anniversary. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Flag raising to celebrate Erieau's 100th anniversary. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

Chatham-Kent councillors speaking at the ceremony. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Chatham-Kent councillors speaking at the ceremony. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

Chatham-Kent councillors presenting a certificate to commemorate 100 years. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Chatham-Kent councillors presenting a certificate to commemorate 100 years. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

MPP for Chatham-Kent-Essex Rick Nicholls speaking during the ceremony. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)MPP for Chatham-Kent-Essex Rick Nicholls speaking during the ceremony. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

MPP for Chatham-Kent-Essex Rick Nicholls presenting a certificate to commemorate 100 years. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)MPP for Chatham-Kent-Essex Rick Nicholls presenting a certificate to commemorate 100 years. April 5, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

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