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• Take photos with sunflowers while helping local Alzheimer Society

  22-07-2026 22:24 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Puddleford Tree Farm is gearing up to welcome the public to its field of sunflowers for their photographic and selfie-taking pleasure.The Kent Bridge area farm officially opens for the season Aug. 1 and will go for as long as the sunflowers bloom.Providing access to its field of sunflowers, with seed provided by its local Pioneer dealer, is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent’s day program, said Gail Whitney, who operates the U-cut Christmas tree farm with her husband M
  
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• Trail dedicated in memory of popular Tilbury politician Bryon Fluker

  22-07-2026 22:20 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Bryon Fluker, who served the Tilbury and area community for more than four decades, also was frequently seen around the community engaging with residents.A favourite place for the late politician to walk was the trail in Tilbury’s Memorial Park. On Tuesday, the Bryon Fluker memorial trail was unveiled in the park.Current West Kent Coun. Melissa Harrigan, who received unanimous council support to have the trail named in Fluker’s honour, provided details of his political career that b
  
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• Gilberts: Author Doris Parkin Keil, a life of note

  22-07-2026 19:40 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  After discussing The Ploughboy and the Nightingale last week, we promised more about its author Doris Parkin Keil. We knew her daughter was a Bradley, so we turned to the Bradley family for help. Thanks so much to Lauren and her father, Brock Bradley, who were happy to give me details and share memories of their grandmother and great-grandmother.Doris Arvilla Parkin was born on Nov. 8, 1900 and lived most of her life in Chatham-Kent. Nevertheless, she was a world traveller and endlessly curious
  
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• CK VOTES: Jeff Comiskey running for council in Ward 6 North West Chatham

  22-07-2026 17:17 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Jeff ComiskeyAge: 54Ward: 6 Why are you running for council? Nearly two decades ago, I opened my first business. As an independent business owner, I always have believed the customers’ needs are paramount and always No. 1. When elected, I will lead with the same principles as your representative in Ward 6, to ensure the needs of all citizens are always front and centre. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? I promise to be your voice to ensure Chatham-Kent a
  
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