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YOUR Independent Community Newspaper THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015
Vol. 3 Edition 4
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Retro Suites named one of Canada’s top hotels Today, the unique décor of the hotel reflects the passion the Myers have Superior service, friend- for finding and collectly staff who genuinely ing unique art pieces and care about your comfort collectibles, according to and a one-of-a-kind style Hotel Manager George you won’t find anywhere East, who said it is someelse – this is the combi- thing into which they have put a nation that lot of time makes an “Every detail is taken and effort. award-win- care of by people who Combine ning hotel love exquisite design, the funky, experience upscale in down- and generous, affordvibe with town Cha- able rooms.” - Reviewer Barbara W. f r i e n d l y, tham. dedicated And it’s not The Retro Suites Ho- staff and affordability tel tooting its own eclec- and you have the rave tic horn. Trip Advisor just reviews that won Retro announced the Top 25 Suites a spot in the top Travellers’ Choice Hotels 25. Barbara W., a Trip Adviin Canada, based solely on customer reviews. sor member from NiagaChatham’s own unique ra-on-the-Lake, had plenboutique hotel ranks 11th ty to say about her stay at the hotel in her review. on that list. “Retro Suites combines An incredible achievement for a hotel that be- art deco with ’50’s splash. gan in 2002 with four Every detail is taken care suites and the vision of of by people who love exowners Rob and Cathy quisite design, and genMyers. The Retro Suites erous, affordable rooms. sits at the corner of Wil- It’s a boutique-hotel feel liam and King streets with olde world charm, in downtown Chatham but it breathes with flair, and is part of the historic modernity and superb King William Block, orig- comfort.” Continued on page 2 inally designed in 1888. By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
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Magnum Signs personnel removed the sign above the St. Clair Restaurant Friday. The building that housed the restaurant was sold to a local developer. The eatery, owned by the Kaloyanis family, had operated out of the building since 1942, and sold its final meal at that location Jan. 18.
Teen wins Ontario award By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com
Isaac Pinsonneault’s reactions saved a man’s life this summer. And now he’s poised to receive provincial recognition for his efforts. In August, while on a family vacation near God-
erich, Pinsonneault risked his own life in heavy waves to rescue a man floundering off the shore at Point Farms Provincial Park. In March, the 17-year-old Pain Court teen will be one of 12 people honoured as Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year. Pinsonneault vividly re-
members that day in August when he was on a camping trip with cousins. “We were playing beach volleyball. These two women approached us and asked if anybody could swim,” he said. “I looked out and saw someone in the water. Without hesitation, I decided to go
in and see if I could help.” Pinsonneault said someone else, armed with a pair of boogie boards, was swimming out in the heavy waves ahead of him. When he caught up to that man, he took one of the boards and kept going.
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