I considered Chatham a safe garden to grow up in. It was common to run into people we knew. – Kelly Garbe

“There was a street party last year. First, it started out as one of my neighbor’s birthday party and then it turned into a big block party.” – Lexie Chappelle

“I’d rather play in a blizzard on Remembrance Day than play in the heat.” – Robert Main, Midland, ON

“It hit me then that I don’t know a soul here.” – Sandra Hudson, Hamilton, ON