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Vol. 2 Edition 23
Saying farewell to Sophia
McDonald House in London will have a room in Sophia’s name. Ray Power, principal at Hundreds of people said their goodbyes to Sophia UCC, said Monday was a Vlasman Monday, paying difficult day at the school, their respects at Alexander despite the fact it was a professional activity day. & Houle Funeral Home. “It was certainly one Sophia, 16, died June 6 after battling cancer. The that’s got mixed feelings. There’s a Ursuline sense of reC o l l e g e “She helped me lief knowing Chatham is s t u d e n t believe in love; uncon- Sophia not having b r a v e l y ditional love for your fought the friends and neighbours. to suffer any longer. But illness very I just want everyone the shock p u b l i c l y, in Chatham-Kent to and the grief and didn’t let it damp- always remember her.” of the situation, even en her posi- - Deb Owen, family friend though we tive spirit. Deb Owen, a family knew the time was comfriend, credits Sophia for ing, it’s still very hard,” he having a huge impact on said. The school lost a very her life. “She helped me believe classy individual,” he in love; unconditional added. “Sophia is one of these love for your friends and neighbours,” she said. young ladies who is very “I just want everyone in charismatic. You wanted Chatham-Kent to always to be around her,” Power said. “She was involved remember her.” Owen, whose family in a lot of things at the used to live on the same school; was very connectstreet as the Vlasmans, ed to the school. “Because of the fact she organized Rock N Roar for Sophia. That concert at wanted to give, you wantthe St. Clair College Capi- ed to know her. She was tol Theatre raised $10,000, just fun to be around.” Continued on page 2 enough so that Ronald
High-flying fun at the fair
By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Sarah Schofield/Special to The Chatham Voice
Seven year-old Shiann Cracknell enjoys a roller coaster ride at the Chatham Kinsmen Fair with tickets she won from USB Canada. The four-day fair events hosted a variety of outdoor amusement rides and various events like roller derby, military displays and a dunk tank.
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