Retro magic

Thousand turn out for downtown nostalgia

By Lynn Nagle Special/Chatham This Week

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The light misting rain didn't dampen the spirits of car enthusiasts wanting to see the ninth annual OLG Classic Car Cruise on May 27.

Thousands huddled under umbrellas and wrapped themselves in rain gear and blankets to line the parade route last Friday evening.

Many sat inside their vehicles to watch the procession as it passed city streets, weaving along King Street.

And these car and motorcycle fans weren't disappointed. Many of the convertible-styled cars even left their tops down as they drove through the gentle rain.

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Rare Luxury Automobile makes appearance in Chatham Kent Retrofest

Tom Nagle
Special to Chatham Kent Blogspot

World recognized auto expert and local resident Rob Myers drove one of the worlds most unusual automobiles into the heart of downtown Chatham during Retrofest yesterday, drawing an instant crowd of auto enthusiasts, who marvelled at the magnificent 1949 Delahaye 175 that he parked in front of the Retrosuite Hotel.

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Festival looks at Chatham-Kent’s role in civil rights movement

By Lynn Nagle
Chatham This Week


For decades, African Canadians as well as other minorities have been trying to blend into the 'Canadian Melting Pot' while maintaining their own values and traditions.

The 12th annual John Brown Festival, held May 6 and 7 at the WISH Centre provided an opportunity to pay tribute to the heritage and legacy of some of those who fought against racism, including Rev. James Brown for whom the festival was named.

Guest speaker Tamio Wakayama was born in Japan just months before the Pearl Harbour attack which precipitated the American entry into World War II.

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