Editor: What a beautiful weekend (May 26-28) for a myriad of activities in Chatham-Kent.
My husband, Peter, and I were just thinking how blessed we have been with the May weather and all of the post-pandemic activities and events that are taking place. And none of these could happen without a large number of volunteers.
There were many volunteers at the Rims and Ribs, as well as at other events not only in Chatham but also in our surrounding communities.
We were just at a Cougars football game for 12 and under, and were amazed at how well those young ones understood the plays and nuances of that game, thanks to the coaches and helpers. There were ticket takers, linesmen, referees, concession stands workers, announcers, and of course proud parents, grandparents and families.
Football isn’t the only sport with volunteers. We have been to hockey games, baseball games, softball games, floor hockey, and of course there are volunteers who help with gymnastics, boxing, figure skating, power skating, chess lessons, and way more sports that happen around the municipality.
Thanks should also be given to the city workers who clean the ice, mow the grass, line the fields, and generally keep things hopping in Chatham-Kent.
So a big sound-out to all those who encourage these young people to have fun, develop some talent, and appreciate all that we have here.
Thanks also to the volunteers in our safe havens, churches, community centres, food banks, soup lunches, and special volunteer organizations.
Life here would not have the same quality without you.
Connie Badour
Chatham
