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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020
Vol. 7 Edition 17
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By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
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Stan Uher of Classic Coachworks in Blenheim stands in front of this 1923 Gray Dort automobile he finished restoring recently. The car, which was built in Chatham, is the same colour as one Uher had in a photograph from the production year, captured in front of the old Chatham Courthouse 97 years ago. He spent Thursday afternoon seeking to recreate the photo with this vehicle.
Made in Chatham, circa 1923
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Blenheim’s Stan Uher had a Thursday afternoon that would make most of us jealous. On a beautiful sunny fall day, Uher got to take a 97-year-old automobile
for a casual cruise and then stage it for photographs. And when he was done, it was time for another cruise home. We should mention, however, prior to the pleasurable afternoon, Uher put in an estimated 1,500 man hours restoring the
1923 Gray Dort sport touring model, a made-inChatham classic car. And it’s not even his. It is the property of a Manitoba doctor, originally from Ontario, who shipped the vehicle to Uher to restore it. Uher, who began work
on the vehicle about five years ago, said he worked on it off and on when he had time and the parts, and is proud to now showcase the finished product. He spent Thursday afternoon trying to recreate a photograph taken in 1923 of the same model car
in front of the Chatham Courthouse/Jail on Stanley Avenue. Despite the photo being in black and white, Uher said the car in the photo was the same colour as the restored Gray Dort – Lake Louise Blue. Continued on page 2
Following the recent discovery of a cache of discarded syringes near the Chatham Skate Park, CK Public Health officials remind parents to talk to their children about what to do if they come across needles. The Chatham Voice learned of the needles thrown into the Port-AJohn at the Skate Park on Oct. 8 thanks to a concerned resident. We in turn forwarded the information to Public Health. Officials declined to comment on how often needles are found at the park, as various municipal departments can receive calls when syringes are found. “We do know that sharps are not always disposed of properly, therefore, on occasion sharps are found on public property, such as sidewalks, streets, parks, trails, alleys, etc.,” Stephanie Egleton, part of the chronic disease and well-being team at Public Health, said in an e-mail to The Voice. Continued on page 3
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