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Nov 2, 16 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Life • Bruce Corcoran • No Comments
For most people, a birthday celebration consists of little more than gathering with family, opening presents and enjoying some cake. Merv Jaques isn’t most people. The Bothwell man turns 80 on Nov. 18. To celebrate, he’s planning on walking a marathon the...
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Sep 20, 16 •
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Over 32 teams, ranging from age nine to adult, came together for the Soccer Dogs 3 on 3 Soccer Tournament earlier this summer for some friendly competition and to raise money for charity. This is the fourth year Rhys Dulisch, a local high school...
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Oct 6, 15 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Life, Local News • Jim Blake • 3 Comments
Local residents will have the opportunity to help sick children and purchase some unique, personalized cards and crafts during the Cards for Kids event Saturday Oct. 19. Amy Dumoulin-Jeromel, one of nine members of the Stampin Up’ locally, said the...
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Jan 5, 15 •
182 Views • Life • Chatham Voice • No Comments
Members of the Chatham-Kent Harley Owners’ Group (HOG) raised more than $3,300 in recent months, through barbecues, draws, show ‘n’ shines and other fundraisers. Of the funds raised, the group donated $1,500 to the Ronald McDonald House, $500 to the...
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Dec 17, 14 •
1639 Views • Feature Story, Life • Bruce Corcoran • No Comments
Little Emmett Walker died at a mere 17 months of age, but his memory is living on. Parents Paul and Melissa Walker, who live near Merlin, recently held a benefit event in their infant son’s memory, raising nearly $13,000 and enjoying a heck of a party in...
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Jun 4, 14 •
863 Views • Feature Story, Life • Bruce Corcoran • 2 Comments
Libby Attewell is a typical, shy seven year old. She’ll give you a smile and a shoulder shrug, and likes to play with her friends. But on one Saturday a year, she focuses on helping others. For the second straight year, Libby sold lemonade during the...
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Apr 29, 14 •
456 Views • Life • Chatham Voice • No Comments
From left, Margaret Anderson, executive director for Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario, accepts the$1,097 in proceeds from the recent spaghetti dinner put on by Meadow Park long-term-care home in Chatham. Shirley Mandigo, Meadow Park resident;...
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Dec 4, 13 •
749 Views • Feature Story, Life • Aaron Hall • No Comments
A Wallaceburg girl is not going to corral any reindeer, or guide a sleigh around the globe this Christmas season, however, she will be playing the part of Santa for some children at the Ronald McDonald house. Rori Bennett, 9, launched a toy drive recently and...
