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Vol. 7 Edition 19
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Red hot interest in Tesla Roadster
Bruce Corcoran/The Chatham Voice
RM Sotheby’s and RM Auto Restoration hosted their first Cars & Coffee event of the season Saturday morning, drawing hundreds of people to the facility. Dozens of classic car owners brought their vehicles to show them off to the public, while RM opened the doors to its museum floor and the restoration shop floor, giving patrons a special treat, seeing vintage vehicles and high-performance roadsters on display or in for improvements. Here, a crowd gathers around a Tesla Roadster. While Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Batmobiles and more were on display inside, classic muscle cars and a diverse offering of other vehicles were showcased by their owners outdoors. Some visitors had to park back on Classic Car Drive as all on-property parking options were filled at one point. For more photos, visit chathamvoice.com.
Historic signing at Fairfield
By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
At a historic signing, the Fairfield property on Longwoods Road near Bothwell is now in the hands of the Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit (formerly Moraviantown). The United Church of Canada signed over the
land, a significant step toward reconciliation between Indigenous people and Christian churches. Held May 10, the signing ceremony also held historical significance as it was held on the same week Fairfield was established 227 years ago, when the Delaware Nation people arrived with
the Moravian missionaries in 1792. “Our nation has long dreamed of the return of our first home in these lands,” said Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit Chief Denise Stonefish. “We thank the Antler River Watershed Regional Council of the United Church for their good faith, goodwill
and leadership to help us make this dream a reality.” Stonefish added that Friday’s historic signing is a clear example of the spirit and intent of the federal Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action in addressing the legacy of residential schools. The return of Fairfield
was a process, she said, that was started locally back in 1960 under then Chief John Peters, and other chiefs have worked hard to push the issue forward. The Commission calls on all religious denominations to respect the Indigenous people’s right to decide and practice their
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own spirituality, and relationships built on mutual respect. United Church of Canada General Secretary Nora Sanders signed on behalf of the church, and said it was good to take action on the commitment to reconciliation. Continued on page 3 Upcoming Courses Saturdays & Sundays May 25 - June 2 9:15am - 3:30pm Friday - Quickstart Course June 7 9:15am - 3:30pm Thursday - Sunday June 27 - June 30 9:15am - 3:30pm