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Jul 11, 19 •
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The IODE Captain Garnet Brackin group has been supporting local charities through bingos for more than 35 years. Recently, members of the IODE group presented the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent with a cheque for $5,000 with proceeds...
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May 29, 19 •
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The Capt. Garnet Bracken Chapter of the IODE in Chatham supported the community with two separate donations recently. The Chatham-Kent Hospice kitchen co-ordinator Karen Brooks went to Windmill Cabinets to inquire about a new refuse container, and Cathy...
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Oct 17, 18 •
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It may be mid-October, but it it’s time to start thinking about Christmas – a certain Christmas House Tour to be exact. The 14th annual Capt. Garnet Brackin IODE Christmas House Tour takes place Nov. 17 and 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Marianne...
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Feb 6, 18 •
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It’s been a busy time at the Chatham-Kent Hospice of late Recently, the hospice appointed Maureen Eyres as its new care manager. According to hospice officials, Eyres has dedicated her professional life to oncology, chronic disease management and...
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Nov 2, 17 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Life • Mary Beth Corcoran • No Comments
For a 13th year, the homes of several area residents will be turned into winter wonderlands for the annual Christmas House Tour organized by the Captain Garnet Brackin IODE Nov. 18 and 19 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each year, sponsors step up to allow...
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Dec 1, 15 •
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Marianne Johnstone has never been on the Captain Garnet Brackin IODE House Tour even though she’s wanted to for the past 11 years. Johnstone and Sandra Smith, two key organizers of the event, usually assign themselves as host at one of the featured homes on...
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Nov 11, 15 •
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Area florists will be working their magic to dress up Chatham homes in their Christmas finest for the 11th Annual IODE Christmas House Tour Nov. 21 and 22 from 1 – 4:30 p.m. The Captain Garnet Brackin Chapter IODE organize the event each year to raise money...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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John Hicks is a master juggler. When he’s not working as a constable with the Chatham-Kent Police Service, he is often hard at work helping others. Such compassion earned Hicks the Community Service/Humanitarian Award from the Chatham Municipal...
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Nov 24, 14 •
247 Views • Feature Story, Life • Sarah Schofield • No Comments
Red, green and gold were in strong supply over the weekend. The 10th Christmas House Tour presented by IODE Captain Garnet Brackin took place on Saturday and Sunday, showcasing six homes festively decorated by local florists. Between 400-500 tickets were sold...
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Nov 18, 14 •
271 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Bruce Corcoran • No Comments
Visions of sugarplums may not be dancing in their heads, but the minds of organizers of the 10th annual IODE Christmas House Tour are likely in Christmas overdrive these days. The tour takes place Nov. 22, and members of the Garnet Brackin IODE...
