Hometown Strathroy June 2022

Hometown Strathroy June 2022

June 2022 Issue 24 Hometown Strathroy - Caradoc

Those included on this list likely never regarded themselves as heroes. Unfortunately, they are no longer with us and unable to realize the incredible impact that a gift shared through their final wishes will have in transforming so many lives. We are truly grateful for the support of this community shared by our clients, caregivers, volunteers and donors and would like to recognize these special heroes behind the scenes who have made the choice to help others as part of their legacy through a bequest in their will. It has only been through the generous support of our donors that VON Middlesex-Elgin has been able to continue to provide much needed programs and services ensuring that our most vulnerable community members have the opportunity to “Live Every Day” to the fullest.

Our heartfelt thank you to the estates of: Sheila Maureen Blann Marianne Barrie Helen A. Campbell Marten DeVries William George Wayne Kelly Fisher Harold Charles Fletcher William Henry Kelly Lois Versa Ryall

Frank Louis Schacht Marion Lillian Waters

Please contact us to learn how you can help make a DIFFERENCE!

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A LEGACY GIFT WILL TRANSFORM LIVES

Thank you Strathroy-Caradoc Community! On May 7th, 2022 the Gemini Sportsplex hosted Community Over Cancer 9 . This event was a show of a community coming together to support one another. This event would not be made possible without the support of the committee, sponsors and volunteers. Thank you to this amazing community. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller The purpose or goal of this event was to raise funds to support local families battling cancer. Dr. Tyler Damen began his own charity, Chiros Care after battling melanoma cancer throughout 2006/2007. He understands and knows first-hand the struggle and hardships the families go through while supporting their loved ones. The funds from this event go directly into the hands of local families battling this disease.

The funds can help cover all the unpredicted expenses: parking, food, childcare, medication, hotel stays, and the list goes on and on. The funds are to use as each family sees fit. It feels good to donate to the fight against cancer and it will feel just as good to know your money is going to friends and family right here in this community.

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Recently, she started exploring the acrylic medium as well. Ten years of mentorship from London artist Hilda Gray, plus many workshops and courses, have influenced Katherine’s diversity. She is a member of The Art Group – Strathroy- Caradoc, the London- based Plein Air Gallery Painting Group, and the London Community Artists. She has exhibited and sold artwork in Strathroy and London and will have a painting in Bayfield’s Centre for the Arts’ Year of Land or Lake event on July 17 at Hessenland Inn, Highway 21, St. Joseph. More of her creations can be seen on the website: www. theartgroupstrathroy.com, on Instagram: davidson0803, and in the London Community Artists’ exhibit in Cherryhill Village Mall, London, July– August 2022.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Katherine Davidson After careers in health and education, Katherine decided to pursue a favourite childhood past-time of art twelve years ago. She considers herself to be primarily an eclectic watercolourist. Her paintings reflect diverse interests and inspirations, ranging from still life to nature, sailing, and travel. She also experiments with a variety of techniques, including wet on wet, negative and fractured painting, line and wash, and watercolour batik.

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Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day Celebration is Back! After a two-year hiatus, Delaware will host the annual Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day celebrations on July 1, 2022. The organizing committee, comprised of members from the Komoka-Kilworth Optimist Club and Delaware and Mount Brydges Lions Clubs, has created a modified version of the popular family event to accommodate lingering COVID-19 realities. The community pancake breakfast takes place at the Delaware Community Centre (DCC) in the morning, followed by the village parade at noon and fireworks in the evening. The committee also invites the public to join local dignitaries for cake and ice cream at the DCC after the parade to honour Canada’s birthday officially. “Hopefully, the event allows us a chance to safely enjoy the outdoors with neighbours and friends, reflect on the day’s significance, and celebrate,” says Delaware Lions Club President Mike Ernewein. “We hope to have the full schedule of events and activities that we usually look forward to next year.” The annual community celebration began in 1982 when Robert Doyle of the East London Optimist Club created a committee that organized events for the London and Middlesex area to recognize Canada’s 115th birthday. The Del-Ko-Brydge committee formed the following year to continue the tradition, with Delaware, Mount Brydges, and Komoka taking turns as hosts. The celebration is an annual community tradition for the entire family and operates solely on donations. While Delaware and Mount Brydges Lions Clubs and the Komoka Kilworth Optimist Club are the primary organizers, several local groups and volunteers from all three areas contribute significantly. Key supporters include Heritage Canada, the Municipalities of Strathroy-Caradoc and Middlesex Centre, Melbourne and Poplar Hill Lions Clubs, Mount Brydges and Delaware Legions, Mount Brydges Business Association, Middlesex Centre Archives and other local museums and historians. For more information and a full schedule of events, times, and sponsors, visit the website: www. delkobrydgecanadaday.ca or email: [email protected]. You can also contact Amiee Bloemendal, Treasurer, on the Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day Facebook page or call her at 519-630-1438. Del-Ko-Brydges Canada Day Celebrations return on Friday, July 1, 2022 in Delaware! Get all the event details at: Website: http://www.delkobrydgecanadaday.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delkobrydgecanadaday/

Hometown Strathroy- Caradoc Issue #24 June 2022 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Hometown Strathroy Caradoc is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher & Editor: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 [email protected] 519-282-7262 Writers: Lynne Williams, Jeff Reed, John Caverhill, Steve Down, Rick Young Graphic Artist: Jon Botten Advertising: Gloria Rae [email protected] 519-495-4564 Debbie Mindorff [email protected] 519-870-3203 Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Do you have a Neighbour of Note? Do you do cultural cooking? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Barb at [email protected] Mount Brydges Firefighters at Station#2 Left to right Fred Holman – two sons and one daughter Robert Willie – one son Jerome Reath – father-to-be Matthew Wren – two daughters They will be celebrating Father’s Day this year on June 19!

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THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHROY-CARADOC SERVICE UPDATES

Upcoming Council Meetings • Monday, June 6 @ 6 pm • Monday, June 20 @ 6 pm Watch live or archived meetings at www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/ meetings Register as a Candidate for the 2022 Municipal & School Board Elections Nominations are now open for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee positions. Learn more at www. strathroy-caradoc.ca/election Access In-Person Services at the Municipal Office at 52 Frank St. • Monday to Friday • 9 am - 12 pm • 1 pm - 4 pm D owntown Strathroy Market Connect with local growers and vendors in Downtown Strathroy! The Market returns to Front and Frank Streets this summer each Saturday morning until October. Follow the Market on Facebook or call 519-245-1070 for more information. Official Plan Update The Municipality is reviewing its Official Plan, which will help shape our community over the next 25 years. Visit www. growingtogethersc.ca to register for upcoming meetings and share your thoughts. Summer Transfer Station Hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Strathroy Site - 27786 Pike Rd. • Every Wednesday & Saturday Mt. Brydges Site - 22416 Mill Rd. • 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month

Strathroy Pride Events RAINBOW FLAG RAISING JULY 16 11AM @ Strathroy Town Hall FREE [email protected] STRATHROY PRIDE IN THE PARK JULY 16 Alexandra Park 12 - 4PM FREE

Congratulations Ramblers! The London Ramblers U16 Women's team placed 4th at this year's Ontario Basketball Association Provincial Championships. Representing Strathroy- Caradoc was Natalie Van Heeswyk and coaches Alex Van Heeswyk and Nathan Wilcox. Celebrate Pride and join us for live entertainment, BBQ, vendors, activities, and fun for the whole family! Visit strathroypride.org for more details. Join our social media pages for the latest on all things Strathroy Pride. Donations online are always welcome to help with Strathroy Pride initiatives.

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Junior Tyson Tour Returns This Summer By Jeffrey Reed

After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Junior Tyson Tour (est. 1968) – Canada’s oldest junior golf tour – returns in 2022. Following the 2019 season, the Tour shut down operations as the pandemic saw much of society do the same. But the Junior Tyson Tour committee is excited to

To advertise here please contact [email protected] Junior golfers will see their best three-of-five tournament scores and points count towards the march to the August 24 Tour Championship. That season-ending event will include 21 golfers total: the top six boys in each division; and the top three girls. The annual Les Thomas Memorial Tournament, this year slated for Thames Valley Golf Club on August 15, has been reduced to one day instead of the traditional two-day event at the City of London’s Thames Valley and Fanshawe golf clubs. First staged in 1981, the tourney is named in honour of the former Golf Each of the regular stops will be limited to a total field of 72 golfers, and all six events this year will offer a format of regular tee times. The five regular-season tournaments will allow for: 20 Bantam Boys (ages 10-13); 25 Juvenile Boys (ages 14-16); 15 Junior Boys (ages 17-18); and 12 Girls Division golfers (ages 12-18). If any of the divisions are not full for any of the regular stops, then that will allow for extra openings in the other divisions during those individual events. This year, the Tour will offer five regular-season tournaments leading up to the Tour Championship. The tentative dates are as follows: • Monday, July 11 West Haven Golf and Country Club • Monday, July 18 Highland Country Club • Monday, July 25 Fanshawe Golf Club • Thursday, August 4 St. Thomas Golf and Country Club • Monday, August 15 Thames Valley Golf Club – Les Thomas Memorial Tournament • Wednesday, August 24 Sunningdale Golf and Country Club – Tour Championship announce its 2022 schedule which will launch July 11 at West Haven Golf and Country Club, and conclude August 24 at the Junior Tyson Tour Championship at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club. “Everyone involved with the Junior Tyson Tour has eagerly awaited this day, when we could announce that Canada’s oldest junior golf tour was resuming its schedule,” said Junior Tyson Tour convener Steve Bennett, director of the City of London municipal golf system. Bennett said West Haven Golf and Country Club pro Scott Loosley is expected to take the reigns as convener in 2023, and would work with him this season during the transition. “When we cancelled our 2020 schedule – the first time the Tour was forced to postpone a season – none of us predicted that we would again have to cancel the entire season in 2021,” said Bennett. “But with so much uncertainty having surrounding the presence of COVID-19 variants in 2021, the Junior Tyson Tour committee continued to operate – as it does today – in the best interest of our junior golfers and all of our partners, including local golf clubs, volunteers and sponsors.”

Ontario director and commissioner of London’s Public Utilities Commission in the 1970s. Thomas was a big backer of junior golf in London and area. In 1968, former London Free Press sports writer, Bev Tyrrell, established the Junior Tyson Tour which borrows its name from the Ty in Tyrrell, and the son part from his twin boys, Tim and Tom. For more than half a century, the Junior Tyson Tour has provided junior golfers in Southwestern Ontario with an opportunity to compete in a tournament setting, while learning life’s lessons through golf. It’s the oldest tour in Canada with organized competitive golf for kids, and includes amongst its past winners 2003 Masters Tournament champion Mike Weir. The Tour has awarded more than $100,000 in bursaries, including bursaries from Canada Life in 2019, and most recently support from the Golf and Club Management Program at Fanshawe College in London. LondonOntarioSports.com supports the Tour with communications, in addition to publishing award-winning stories about the tournaments and competitors. Registration information and updates are all available at the Junior Tyson Tour website, JuniorTysonTour.com. Award-winning writer and broadcaster Jeffrey Reed is the senior member of the Southwestern Ontario sports media, and publisher/editor of LondonOntarioSports.com, London’s Trusted Source for Sports News & Information. Reach him at [email protected].

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A row of new houses on the eastern outskirts of Lambeth, May 195 or $10,000, the homes were intended for owners who worked in Lon the “country”. In 1950, Lambeth boasted 700 residents. · Feeling guilty for not being able to do more YOUR PHARMACIST IS HERE TO HELP Whether it’s to answer your questions regarding a person’s medication or just to listen and support you in your caregiver role, your pharmacist is here to help! Source: https://www.guardian-ida-remedysrx.ca/en/article/ caregivers#section4 FROM THE VAULT TASK SHARING As a caregiver, you may sometimes feel that you are the only person who can do it all, but help is available. To help you have a better global view of the tasks at hand, make a list of what needs to be done and put it in order of priority. Next, choose your battles and delegate. If you don’t have anyone who can help, don’t hesitate to call aid agencies. RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF BURNOUT When we are completely invested in a caregiver relationship, it’s easy to ignore our signs of distress. However, it’s important to recognize them as soon as possible so that we can make the necessary changes or get the help we need. If you are experiencing any of the following situations, consult your pharmacist, who can offer some support and help you find the resources you need: · Significant fatigue or exhaustion · Irritability, impatience · Difficulty concentrating · Loss of appetite, or eating more than usual · Feeling overwhelmed by the situation

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TAKING CARE OF OURSELVES SO WE CAN CARE FOR OTHERS If you are one of the numerous individuals who act as a caregiver, it’s important that you take good care of your own health as well. Your pharmacist can offer advice to help you fulfill your caregiver role without putting your own health at risk. Taking care of someone who is ill takes a lot of time and energy. People who do so usually do it out of devotion, without considering the impact that this can have on other aspects of their life (family life, relationship with their spouse, work life, etc.). TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST A healthy diet is the base of good health. Indulging yourself with a treat once in a while (for example a glass of wine or a pastry) is fine; just make sure it doesn’t become a crutch that you use to relieve stress. Exercise is excellent for your physical and mental health. No need to join a gym – you can just take a walk or dance around as you vacuum! The important thing is to be active every day, ideally for at least 30 minutes. Choose an activity that you enjoy and that fits into your busy schedule! MANAGING YOUR STRESS Caregivers can have various sources of stress, such as: · New responsibilities for which they have little or no training (providing care, handling someone’s finances, etc.) · Lack of time to deal with many obligations · Unrealistic expectations towards their own abilities or those of the person they are caring for · Disagreements with the person they are caring for or other members of the family · Feeling isolated The first step is to identify the source of your stress so that you can look for solutions and seek help if required. At the same time, adopting some healthy habits can help you cope with stress better. For example, you can try meditating or doing breathing exercises, or even take a few minutes a day to do a relaxing activity (taking a hot bath, reading before bed, listening to music, etc.). It’s also helpful to have someone you can confide in (a friend, colleague or health professional) so that you can verbalize your emotions and gain some perspective on them.

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From Satisfied Client to Owner – Prime Shine Auto Spa

Mario has always liked having clean cars. Long-time residents Mario and his wife Melissa had taken their cars to Kevin’s Car Care for 20 years and continued going after MaryAnn Williams took it over and renamed it Prime Shine Auto Spa. “I always appreciated the great customer service at Prime Shine,” says Mario. When the opportunity to buy Prime Shine Auto Spa arose, Mario and Melissa jumped at the chance. The new location for Prime Shine Auto Spa is 28412 Centre Rd in Strathroy (the old Tadgell building) beside Home Hardware. “We have been working hard on our renovation and will be fully open by the end of May.” Prime Shine Auto Spa offers full-service interior/exterior detailing on cars, pickups, RVs, and boats. Call to book your appointment. On Saturdays, they offer “quickie” car washes from 8 am to noon on a drop-in basis, no appointment is necessary. Mario and Melissa also own and operate Roy’s Family Restaurant in Strathroy and are regular contributors to the community and to various fundraising events. “We love living and working in Strathroy,” says Mario, “where everyone knows each other, and we have an interesting and diverse community.” You can find a complete list of Prime Shine Auto Spa’s extensive cleaning and detailing services on their Facebook page. The couple encourages you to check out Prime Shine Auto Spa and see what you think for yourselves: Prime Time Auto Spa – 28412 Centre Rd., Strathroy, or call: (519) 520-0800.

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Poplar Hill Picnic – Part 2 by John Caverhill We would pass the afternoon rambling around the park and watching some of the ball game. Ilderton was always the opponent for the hometown Poplar Hill team. Most of the players on the two teams knew each other, so there was quite a rivalry. Ten years later, I was playing first base for Ilderton and I was really excited to be playing in the big game at the Poplar Hill Picnic. We won! Around 5:30 p.m., we would head over to the picnic table where our parents were waiting. The men would have finished the chores early and we would all sit down to a picnic supper. Aside from the licorice pipes, an ice cream cone, a bottle of pop and a chocolate bar was typical fare for the afternoon. The desire for goodies was eclipsed by a stronger desire to save money for something I wanted, such as a book or a toy tractor. On this day I could spend 40 cents and still come home nearly two dollars richer than when I started out. The last big event of the day was the concert. As much as we enjoyed the events throughout the day, the evening concert was something that everyone from youngest to oldest looked forward to, with anticipation that cannot be imagined in today’s world of television and multi-media entertainments. The grandstand – still used today – would have its capacity doubled with wings of plank benched added on each side and down directly against the front of the platform. A covered stage faced the audience. Around 6:30 p.m., the grandstand would start to fill, with gangs of wildly excited kids leading the way. The kids always made sure they weren’t sitting too near their parents. We didn’t plan to misbehave, but it was better to be away from the dampening effect of a parental glare, in case we got a little too caught up in each act and made noise (other than applause) when it ended. Before 7 p.m., we had a spot staked out in the grandstand. Each school stayed separate from the others. We didn’t know them, so Build your Outdoor Oasis

To advertise here please contact [email protected] To advertise here, please contact [email protected] The winners would be paired off until the champion was declared. The final bouts were really exciting as the contenders knew how to balance while delivering or receiving a buffet – you could we didn’t mix. It was a dilemma each year whether to sit high up on top at the back of the stands, down in front or in between. We had fun regardless of where we sat. It would be a beautiful evening typical of mid-June with the sun starting to drop behind the tall trees surrounding the park. Grownups would be trying to carry on conversations amid the high-pitched, excited kids waiting for the concert to start. A little before 7 p.m. a couple of important-looking men (to us kids, anyone who was up on that stage for any reason was important) would check the stage lighting, plug in the microphone and do the usual, “Testing one-two-three.” This always got a big hand from the crowd. Next, three or four fellows would bring out a smooth pine log 12-feet long and 10 inches in diameter from under the stage. Two heavy, well-braced tripods were set about 10 feet apart at the front of the stage. The log was hoisted into place, each end supported by a tripod. The whole contraption resembled a huge sawhorse about four and a half feet high. Now the action was ready to start. The chairperson, in those days always a man, would call the crowd to order and everyone would stand for, O Canada . Following some opening remarks, he would announce the first event which was always anticipated and always highly entertaining: the pillow fights. Then came the call for participants: “Come on you young fellas, you wanna’ impress your girlfriend?” Usually around a dozen young bucks in their late teens or early 20s would make their way up and grinning, bashfully, give their names to the chairman who would make a few appropriate comments about each of them. Of course, they were all locals, known to everyone, and being ‘sons of the soil’ they would be in shirt sleeves that revealed some pretty brawny arms. The gladiators were paired off and the fun began. The first pair of contenders would swing themselves up and straddle the log, facing each other. They would space themselves by reaching out arm’s length and touching each other’s shoulders. Each was handed a large pillow, which they grasped in their strong hand. At the command “Go!” they started swinging at each other. Contestants could use the free hand as a guard only to deflect buffets. Even just touching the log with either hand meant disqualification. Most of the fights were fast and furious. Just swinging the pillow while balancing on that smooth log meant disaster for some. When a contestant felt himself going over, he just grabbed the log with both hands and swung down and dropped feet first to the floor. 2015.0011-V.48-030 S. S. 10 Lobo Float in Poplar Hill Picnic Parade Centennial Year

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hear the thuds over the cheering of the crowd. After the winner was declared, there would be a call for an extra hand for “all the fellas” and it was given with enthusiasm. We boys would talk about how great it would be in a few years when we could get up there and see how we would make out. Somehow, being a skinny little kid, a picture would creep into the back of my mind. I could see myself in front of all those cheering people balancing gracefully on the log, and then some broad-shouldered behemoth would deliver a sideswipe that would send me spinning around and around like a wheel with one spoke. To this day, whenever I picture myself in that situation, the result is always the same, variated perhaps by me flying out into the crowd like a projectile slung from a catapult. So much for being a local hero. As I recall, the more successful gladiators were not the slender, willowy, esthetic types like me. On the contrary, they tended to combine the structural characteristics of a fire hydrant with the tenacious approach to battle of a bulldog. I have never seen the pillow fights as held at Poplar Hill anywhere else. They were a real crowd pleaser and would be just as entertaining today at a venue such as a country fall fair. Now the concert proper, was about to begin. Angela Armitt, who was affiliated with the University of Western Ontario, had a large stable of aspiring performers and they supplied the talent for the many summer concerts garden parties that were a feature of rural life in those days. An MC would introduce the various acts and supply some humour along the way. There were dancers, singers, instrumentalists, comedians and combinations of talents. As well, there would be some balancing and juggling acts which we kids especially loved. Halfway through the program, there would be a break so people could make a quick trip to one of the food booths. There would

2015.0011-V.48-029 Marchers in Poplar Hill Picnic Parade Centennial Year. Photos page 4 and 5 courtesy of Middlesex Centre Archives Heritage of Lobo Collection. be a second presentation by each performer and the show would close with God Save the King. We kids would make our way through the crowd to meet our parents at our picnic table under the trees. The picnic was over for another year, but any feelings of regret were tempered by the knowledge that less than two weeks of school remained before summer holidays. In addition, there would be our own school picnic on the last day of school.

John Caverhill is the younger son of the late Ernest Caverhill and Susie Boyd of Lobo Township. John’s writings often reflect his experiences and observations of growing up on the family farm, attending the one room school, S. S. No. 7 Lobo (Bear Creek School), and Vanneck United Church. John’s sense of humour and story-telling skills are legendary. His keen observation skills have augmented his repertoire .

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Strathroy-Caradoc Area Events

STRATHROY-CARADOC CRUISERS CRUIZE-INS WEDNESDAYS 51 Front St Strathroy 4pm till dusk May 4th through September 28th INFO: Bryan @ 519-245-4674 Friday June 10th – Hometown Festival Car Show. 51 Front St., Strathroy 4pm till dusk INFO: Bryan @ 519-245-4674 GUTSY WALK FOR CROHN’S AND COLITIS CANADA June 5 Alexandra Park, Strathroy 10:30 a.m. check-in, walk begins at 11:15 a.m. Gutsywalk.ca 45TH ANNIVERSARY STRATHROY HOMETOWN FESTIVAL Alexandra Park June 10-12 Show ‘n Shine Car Show, Karaoke Idol, Vendors Alley, Live Entertainment, Beer Garden, Midway, Carnival Games and more Visit Facebook.com/Strathroy-Hometown- Festival-1738629103067371

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VON ACTIVITY CHALLENGE June 26 Lions Park, Mount Brydges Registration 9 a.m., Opening Ceremonies 10 a.m. Fun activities for all ages, 2K & 5K walk, community BBQ celebration [email protected] STRATHROY RIBFEST Friday, July 8 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. & Saturday, July 9 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. West Middlesex Memorial Arena OPTIMIST CLUB OF KERWOOD ADELAIDE-METCALFE SPORTS DAY & BBQ July 23 Kerwood Ballpark, Games start at 3 p.m. BBQ dinner 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets only at 519/872-3232 or [email protected] KERWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL FISH FRY August 27 Kerwood Ballpark from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. For tickets, contact Kerwood Fire Department STRATHROY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – WOMEN IN BUSINESS EVENT

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How many people can remember visiting the Strathroy Zoo? It was known as the Pincombe Zoo – a fence-enclosed area at the bend of Front Street East which held peacocks, as well as deer and other local wildlife. One of the town’s dentists was Dr. Tremner who had an office on the south side of Front Street adjacent to the Lamantia Hotel. Memories come to mind of either being a patient or simply walking by his office. It was hard not to stare as his dentist chair was right in front of a big window with venetian blinds, mere inches from the street. I recall that the House of Refuge, now Strathmere Lodge, was a scary place from a child’s point of view. This very old multi-storey brick building housed many unfortunate seniors and others with no place to live. Oh, and by the way, 663-J was our home phone number. Making a phone call involved talking to an operator at the local telephone exchange, who connected you manually to whatever number you wished to reach. It was only later that the black rotary phones came into use. Special thanks to the Strathroy and District Historical Society

A Tale for Babyboomers By Steve Down

Does 663-J mean anything to you? Mull this over as you read on. The 1950s and ‘60s was a simpler time to grow up in a small town like Strathroy. There were no stop lights, no McDonalds, no Tim Hortons. What Strathroy had were magnificent tree-lined streets and a charming, friendly atmosphere. Children could ride their bicycles on any street with no concerns for safety. The era of the magnificent steam locomotives was nearing an end. Sitting on the front steps of my grandparents’ home on Oxford Street watching the billowing black smoke spiralling skyward from these iron beasts was a thrill. And it was fun to keep a list of the many different train cars from all over North America that went flying by on the rails. Once the train passed I would look for the horse-drawn milk wagon to come down the street as it made its daily delivery to homes. The fascinating thing was to see this horse automatically stop in front of the right house as the delivery man jumped off. Each morning hundreds of glass bottles of milk were dropped off at Colborne School, too, to be given out to the students. This era was before in-town students rode school buses, so getting to Colborne was a matter of riding a bike, walking, or being driven by a parent a distance that by today’s standards would seem absurdly far. Colborne is featured in another memory. An annual soap drive was held at the school, with literally hundreds of bars of soap being collected by the students and taken to Strathroy Hospital for use by patients. I once had the opportunity to accompany the school principal, Mr. MacVicar, on a soap delivery to the hospital. (He was one imposing principal because of his physical height!) Another school project involved students bringing in used fruit baskets. I guess it was both a fundraiser and an early form of recycling. In the 1950s, Strathroy Hospital was housed in a red, brick building across the street from the current SMGH. I had the misfortune of needing its services as a child. My only vivid recollection was of riding up what seemed like an open freight elevator on a stretcher, then having a mask placed over my face with the never-to-be-forgotten stench of ether. Nurses back then wore immaculate white dresses and cute little white hats. For many years Strathroy Hospital was actually a training school for nurses, with a class graduating every year.

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