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Chatham honors hometown Olympian Jami Tolkien and marks Jack Drew’s 100th birthday
Summary
Mayor Carolyn Dempsey presented a mayoral commendation recognizing Jami Tolkien’s professional and Olympic soccer achievements and read a proclamation celebrating Jack Drew’s centenary and community contributions; the council and audience joined in photos and birthday tributes.
Mayor Carolyn Dempsey read a mayoral commendation honoring Chatham native John Michael "Jami" Tolkien for his youth soccer roots in Chatham, his progression to the New York Red Bulls, and his selection to the U.S. men’s Olympic soccer team for Paris 2024. The mayor presented an Olympic banner and invited council members and local soccer participants to take photos with Tolkien.
The council also recognized local centenarian Jack Drew with a proclamation recounting Drew’s World War II service, work in renewable‑energy experiments, long community involvement (including leadership of the Fish and Game Protective Association and ownership of Cafe Beethoven), and lifelong civic contributions. The mayor and attendees sang "Happy Birthday," and the council presented Drew with a card and refreshments.
