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Lambeth Villager March 2022

Lambeth Villager

March 2022 ISSUE 62

Her hard work has helped organizations beyond measure and she is (in my view) a wonderful pillar in our community.” Sheila is aRegisteredNursewhoworks as aHospital CareCoordinator for Home &Community Care Support Services – SouthWest (formerly known as the SW-LHIN). She is based out of Parkwood Institute. Her passion is to help and serve others. “There are many charities I love to support,” Sheila exclaims. “ALS, in particular, is special to me, as my friend Mario Vella battled the disease for over 25 years. Unfortunately he passed away last year. Mario’s friends and I raised funds to help offset some of the costs for his care, especially during COVID, when his regular charity events were cancelled. We used some of the money to have a bench and plaque erected in Mario’s memory at Springbank Park”. Most recently Sheila conducted bottle drives in support of My Sisters Place and the London Coffee House. Salthaven is another favourite beneficiary. Sheila does not hesitate when asked what she likes about living in Lambeth. “I feel very blessed to live in a community with such caring and compassionate people who are always ready to support my Bottle Drives. Thank you, All! You know who you are!”

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Baker Family Reunion since 1898 by Diane Baker

Yes, this June 2022 we are celebrating our 125th annual Baker Family Reunion. My own father attended almost 93 of them, his father over 80 and his mother over 65 reunions! I have been to over 60 of them. We are believed to be the longest consecutive running annual family reunion (in Canada & possibly globally)! The Bakers originated near Cornwall England and came to North Yarmouth, Ontario in 1847. My late father, Frank Thomas Baker resided for 93 years in Lambeth, his wife Ida E. Baker for 67 years, myself – their daughter Diane E. Baker – for 25 years; my sister Debra (Baker) Depont 19 years and many more including paralympics rugby super star David Willsie, to name just a few. The family is related to the Blewetts, also of Lambeth. Many of these families had well- respected dairy, beef and crop farms for generations. The reunion story was featured in Canadian Living magazine the year after our 100th reunion (1998). Over 400 Bakers attended and enjoyed our famous, delicious pot-luck lunch, tour of the Baker Homestead just outside St. Thomas, a church service and a tour of cemeteries that are the final resting place of Baker ancestors. Our average annual reunion hosts 100 Baker relatives from far and wide. There are many Baker families still in London, Lambeth, St. Thomas and South Western Ontario where they started out farming many years ago. We now stretch all over the world with many careers and families. We have published two books on our history with Family Tree and photos. For more information about the family and the 125th reunion visit us on facebook at Baker Reunion since 1898 (Canada) or email [email protected].

Photos: The first Baker family reunions held in 1898 (top) and 1998 (bottom left). Above: the Baker Homestead (middle); a baby carriage purchased in 1884 by Mr. Jacob Miller of Edgeware Road for his grandson Roy Miller Baker of 10th concession of Yarmouth, now Ron McNeil Line (bottom).

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To the Rescue! LJ Lystar is a long-time Registered Veterinary Technician who has been involved with rescue for over a decade. “All of the animals I have had are a rescue of some sort,” she says. “I even ran a rat rescue some time ago. I share my home with dogs, rats and a couple of parrots. I quite often foster some of the dogs that come here from Egypt. I guess I’m their first real home .” “Baladi dogs in Egypt are the local street dog and seen by many Egyptians as pests or vermin,” explains LJ. “They are very often beaten, poisoned, struck by vehicles, etc. and left to their own demises on the street. More often than not, no medical intervention happens and these dogs die. There are shelters there and locals that do a lot of rescue, but there are no humane societies, corporations or government funding like we have in North America. The shelters often have more than 300 dogs to care for each day as they will not send them back onto the street. They do what they can, but require people from other countries to help”. LJ, who has lived in Lambeth for five years, says that because most rescue operations have a high number of applications, she sees a lot of puppies in her work in veterinary medicine. “ People were wanting to share their lives with a dog, but were having no success with adoption. This made them go and buy when they really wanted to adopt. A few friends in the area had adopted dogs from Egypt. When I met them and saw how innocent they are, I thought, ‘why don’t I’? I spoke with friends I knew who also had a passion for rescuing dogs, and Baladi Dog Rescue of Ontario was formed. LJ enjoys speaking with local people, learning about them and what they’re looking for in a pet companion, and helping baladi dogs “have the life they deserve”.

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Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Sore throats accompany many illnesses. If accompanied by a fever higher than 38 degrees, trouble swallowing or breathing, or a rash, see your doctor. Otherwise, oral acetaminophen or ibuprofen may reliev the discomfort. Honey (2 tbsp at bedtime) can help in children over the age of one. Lozenges will also help for a short while although shouldn’t be given to children under four. Peter Semchism Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life becomes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills and decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disoriented; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of dementia differ based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progresses. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experienc forgetfulness. We may forget where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they may experience memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia often presents itself differently from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of recent events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegration of judgment and reasoning biliti Peter Semchism Some people go grey much earlier than others. Genetics plays a large part in this phenomenon. The colour of hair is given by pigment-pr duci g cells called melanin and naturally o curring hydrogen peroxide can build up in the hair causing a bleaching effect. Stress is not thought to cause early greying but smokers tend to go grey earlier due to the smoke causi g damag to the pigment cells in the hair. How is your cons mption of flavonoid ? These ar nutri nts found in foods like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples. They also are found in yellow or orange fruits and vegetables, blueberries, blackberries, and cherries. Besides being tast eat, there is some evidence that these fo ds help lower the risk of age-related c gnitive decline. Eating at least one serving per day just may help. In Japanese culture there is a possible secret to a long, happy life . It’s called ikigai. This word is a combination of two words: iki meaning life nd gai m aning ben fit or worth. This concept can be summed up in the phrase “a reason for being”. If you choose something to do in your life that combines your interests, abilities, and talents with what the world needs and you get paid for it as well, you have ikigai.

Page 6 Lambeth Villager • March 2022 Treatm nt of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worsening behavioural symptoms with a range of medications increasing irritability, anxiety, depression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - ing bills). To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s independence and their ability to perform everyday activities. Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life becomes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills and decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disoriented; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of dementia differ based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progresses. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experience forgetfulness. We may forget where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they may experience memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia often presents itself differently from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of recent events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegration of judgment and reasoning abilities increasing irritability, anxiety, depression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - i g bills). To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s independence and their ability to perform everyday activities. Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention Treatment of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worsening behavioural symptoms with a range of medications (which may also be used in other forms of dementia), including: cognitive enhancing agents tranquilizers antidepressants antianxiety medications anticonvulsants 2473 Main St., London N6P 1P9 A Staple in Lambeth for over 40 years! Th nk you for your continued support! Order Online at www.villagepantry.ca To advertise here please contact [email protected] OPEN FOR DINNER TUESDAY – SATURDAY Sunday & Monday 7am – 3pm Tuesday to Saturday 7am – 8pm

Issue 45 Did you know that laughter is good for your health and well-being? It can boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress. Try to laugh every day. Jun 2020 Lamb th Villager Page 7 There have been many products with marijuana extracts in them, from dog food to chocolate to shampoo. But does adding it to these products make them better? The only uses that have been clinically prov n for CBD (the non-“high” component of marijuana) are for chemot rapy-induced nausea and vomiting, chronic pain (with varying results), moderate to severe muscle spasms c used by multipl sclerosis, and severe childhood epilepsy th t hasn’t responded to other treat ents. Computer fatigue can be reduced by looking at objects at least 20 fe t aw y from the screen for at least 20 seconds. Don’t forg t to blink. Sit two feet away from the computer screen with your eyes looking slightly downward. You might even try reducing the screen brightness. Using artificial tear drops can also soothe tir d eyes. Almost one-third of poisonings in Canada occur in children under the age of five . It’s a good idea to poison-proof your home. Keep all medications and cleaning products well out of reach of young children. Also keep the poison control centre phone number handy just in case. An interestingeffect of theCOVID-19pandemic in theU.S. is that the lif expec ancy i that country dropped by 18 months in 2020. It was the biggest one-year drop since WWII. The life expectancy in the U.S. is now 77.3 years. Canada fared much better with life expectanc es dropping only 0.41 year from 82.1 to 81.86. he le ding ca es of death i Canada hav remained fairly consistent over the years. The top five are: cancer, heart disease, accidents, cerebral vascular diseases (strokes), and chronic lower respiratory tract diseases which includes COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. In 2020, COVID-19 deaths appeared between the numbers for heart disease and accidents. The two most popular pain-killers in Canada are acetaminophen and ibuprofen . It’s probably not surprising that someone would come up wi one product containing both drugs. The product will be called Combogesic and contains 325mg of acetaminophenand97.5mgof ibuprofen.Thesameprecautionsapply to this new product as with the individual drugs like not combining it with other pain-relievers containing the same ingredients. There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s disease, nor are there medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage caused by it. How- ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. Medications such as donepezil*, riv- astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down memory loss. Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, transient isch mic attacks (TIAs), or have had a stroke, you should se k continued tre tment for th se conditions to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is to focus on the many ac vities the person c n still do safely. Encourage a pers n with dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social relationships as much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle through exer- cise, pr per nutrition, and fluid intake. Speci l diets and supplements are generally unnec ssary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the following may be help- ful: reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including times, plac s, and phone numbers to help the person complete the task. structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and disturbances to re- duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines ca reduce disorientation and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or instruction at a time. information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and getting lost by pro- viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, and phone num- ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possible by keeping furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing locks on medi- cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low temperature to avoid scalding. driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a vehicle. Drive them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It requires under - standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzheimer’s disease caregiver’s support group in your community may be helpful. Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s condition will dete- riorate ov r time and additional full-time personal care may be needed. In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in the best interests of the individual and their family. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth. Always keep in mind that we are here for you and your needs. Please feel free to give us a call. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health or medications you can reach us at 519-652-9066. Peter Semc ism is a Pharm cist at G eenhil s Pharmacy in Lambeth.

There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s disease medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage cau ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms the progression of the disease. Medications such as d astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down m Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. I blood pressure or cholesterol, transient ischemic attacks had a stroke, you should seek continued treatment for th to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is many activities the person can still do safely. Encourage dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social r much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle cise, proper nutrition, and fluid intake. Special diets an are generally unnecessary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the followin ful: reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including and phone numbers to help the person complete the tas structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and distu duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines can reduc and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or i time. information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and gett viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, a ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possi furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low tempe scalding. driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It r standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzhe caregiver’s support group in your community may be he Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s con riorate over time and additional full-time personal care m In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in the of the individual and their family. Pe er S mchism is a Pharm cist t Greenh lls Pharmac

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Welcome to Lambeth Spine & Sport Clinic! by Dr. Derek Nash, DC I am proud to introduce the next phase of my clinical care, Lambeth Spine & Sport Clinic. Located at 4365 Colonel Talbot Rd, Lambeth Spine & Sport aims to take people from pain to performance. In my experience throughout my career as a chiropractor, people struggle with return-

are constantly changing, and you can be confident I am working behind the scenes to bring these changes into the clinic. Finally, we are committed to following all health guidelines set out by regulatory bodies in Ontario, the CCO, CMTO and public health. This includesmandatorymaskingwhile inside theclinic, regular sanitization of high touch equipment and active COVID screening measures. To make it as easy as possible to connect with the clinic Lambeth Spine & Sport offers online booking available through our website www.LambethSpineSport.com

ing to activity after injury. One of the most common reasons reported is the fear of re-injury. My goal with this clinic is to get clients over this fear and back to regular movement. I want to help people become more resilient and better prepared for life. Becoming resilient and future proof is a long-term goal involving a partnership with yourself, your health care providers and a commitment to consistency with good habits at home. Lambeth Spine & Sport can help clients achieve these goals by providing high quality movement and injury assessment, manual therapy and a plan for movement improvement. Allow me to re-introduce myself. My name is Dr. Derek Nash and I am a local chiropractor that is certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment. I have advanced certifications in sports injury and performance as well as multiple soft tissue release techniques. I do not hesitate to refer for imaging or further consult by other providers and regularly work with doctors, physiotherapists, naturopaths etc. I promise I will be an advocate for your health. Additionally, Lambeth Spine and Sport will be offering Registered Massage Therapy thanks to Sara Cameron, RMT. Sara also grew up in Lambeth and has been practicing as an RMT for 6 years. Using traditional Swedish massage, deep tissue and joint mobility techniques she is able to help you achieve any of your mobility and health related goals. We look forward to building Lambeth Spine &Sport into a premiere sports medicine clinic in the coming years. I am committed to building, growing and improving what this clinic offers to best serve this community. Best evidence, research and techniques

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Meet Reverend Peck Hi, my name is Doug Peck. I’m a husband, a dad of three daughters (ages 10, 7 and 5), and because I’m a girl dad, a bigger Taylor Swift fan than most middle-aged people. I’m also the new minister at Lambeth United Church. And I’m really excited to be here. What drew me to Lambeth was the community? What a gem this place is! I’ve just come from another tight-knit community and I so value the connections between people living, working and raising families here. I can’t wait to learn more about who Lambeth is as I connect with more people. Lambeth United Church is committed to continuing this tradition. We are eagerly looking for opportunities to contribute. That’s something I love about this church. Helping build and grow community has always been a passion of mine. In today’s diverse world, where so many share the desire to do good, partnering with all community groups, many outside of our faith tradition, achieves so much more good. If you have an idea, let’s talk. I’m also passionate about church. I love that, like family, church is a place where we don’t have to agree on everything, but we find that in being together, life’s celebrations and trials are made better. If learning about faith is an interest of yours, I hope you connect with us for a Sunday morning service. I’d love for you to come and hope you feel welcome. Lambeth United Church is located at 4268 Colonel Talbot Road. Learn more at lambethunitedchurch.ca

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ARTISTS ALLEY Faranak Aeeni

“The focus of my art is in abstract rug and tapestry weaving, inspired by my childhood, culture, and the history of the Kurdish people,” says Faranak Aeeni. “Growing up, I attentively watched my mother create modest pieces and eventually learned how to weave, knit, and sew myself. After immigrating to Canada in 1991 from Iran, I started participating in local craft and art shows, exhibiting my work to the public for the first time,” Faranak continues. In addition to raising two children, Faranak has been working as a counsellor at Anova, a woman’s shelter, for over 15 years. “Although Covid has been difficult to navigate for many, it did give me the time to go back to my roots and re-ignited my passion for art. My husband has helped with every step of the journey, building my wooden looms and creating original designs. I am very excited to be participating in my second show with the London Artists’ Studio Tour this spring!” The London Artists’ Studio Tour provides people with a chance to connect with local artists as they invite you into their studios to see first-hand their materials and process. It will be held Friday April 22 (7pm-9:30pm); Saturday April 23 (10am-5pm) and Sunday April 24 (noon-5pm). Learn more at https://londonstudiotour.ca See more of Fran’s work at instagram.com/faranakstapestryart/

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An update from Anna Hopkins Our Ward 9 City Councillor Walk the Walk

were not there for my mother. We now can see ourselves in leadership roles, changing policies and understanding that pay equality is a right among other important issues. We have been role models for our sons and partners showing them that we are strong, and we need them to believe in us. We still have a way to go to make equal opportunity for everyone a reality. We need to tell our stories, listen to others’ stories, collaborate, support each another, and not work in silos. We need to keep the conversation going throughout the year by Walking the Talk. You can reach out to me anytime at [email protected], www.annahopkins.ca or cell #226-927-0439. Take care of one another.

This year we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th which was first celebrated in 1909. This is when we recognize and celebrate women’s achievements and inspire further progress through both local and international action. This year’s

message is “Break The Bias” where the conversation is around imagining a world that’s diverse, equitable and inclusive. A world that we can celebrate and value our differences. This year’s theme is an important one as our democracy is being challenged. It becomes even more important that multiple people participate in our decision-making. There are many Women’s forums and conferences which are inspiring and genuine, resulting in great conversations and support. Aswomenwe all play important roles in our community. We are family members, business owners, operators, and employees. We work in every industry, healthcare, education, the arts, and the trades. Our athletes reach the Olympic podium. We understand the importance of a changing climate. For all our differences we are more alike than different. We are the Keepers of the World. Throughout my lifetime we have broken down barriers in education for girls, we have opportunities available to us that WANTED: COMMUNITY MINDED GARDENERS

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Gloria’s St. Patrick’s Day Recipes St. Patrick’s Day Cake (also known as Irish Dirt) 1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®) 1 cup butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 eggs 2/3 cup sour cream 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1½ teaspoons baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt 3 cups confectioners' sugar, or as needed ½ cup butter at room temperature 3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®), or as needed 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature Corned Beef with Guinness 4 pounds corned beef brisket • 1 cup brown sugar 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (Guinness®) Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Rinse the beef completely and pat dry. Step 2 Place the brisket on rack in a roasting pan or Dutch oven. Rub the brown sugar on the corned beef to coat entire beef, including the bottom. Pour the bottle of stout beer around, and gently over the beef to wet the sugar. Step 3 Cover, and place in preheated oven. Bake for 2 1/2 hours. Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray. Step 2 Pour the beer into a saucepan, add the butter, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove the pan from the heat, and whisk in the cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth. Allow the mixture to cool. In a bowl, beat the eggs and sour cream together until smooth with an electric mixer, and stir in the stout mixture to make a smooth, thick liquid. Step 3 In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Pour the stout mixture into the flour mixture, and gently combine with a spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Step 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the cakes are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove and let cool in pans for 5 minutes before inverting the cakes onto wire racks to finish cooling. Step 5 Mix the confectioners' sugar, butter, and Irish cream liqueur until the mixture forms a smooth and spreadable frosting (add more sugar or liqueur as needed to create the desired consistency). Spread half the frosting on top of each cake. Step 6 Place the chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Bring cream to almost boiling in a small saucepan and pour over the

chocolate. Stir in the butter and stir the mixture until the chocolate melts and the mixture is very smooth. Allow to cool until the mixture is pourable but not thin or overly runny, 10 to 15 minutes. Stack a cake gently on top of the other, frosting sides uppermost, and carefully drizzle the chocolate mixture over the cake, allowing decorative drips to run down the sides.

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Lambeth Catch the Ace – Supporting Local Charities Late spring in 2021 a couple of Lambeth Lions members were discussing options to increase fundraising for their various charities. The needs were increasing and the competition among all charities listed in Canada was fierce. The idea of an on-line type of lottery was brought up, but the cost to launch such an endeavour was far too high for a small club like the Lambeth Lions. Since several Lions members had personal friends that were Rotary members, and many Lions were also Legion members, the idea to approach the two additional clubs for any interest was born. All three clubs expressed an interest in moving forward, but there were many details that needed to be worked out as this was going to be a big commitment, even for all three clubs to take on. A small committee with members from each club was formed and the work began. The first topic to discuss was what type of lottery. In person sales, on-line sales or a combination there of; a 50/50 draw or a Catch the Ace Lottery. The Catch the Ace was decided on. What is Catch the Ace and how does it operate? A standard deck of playing cards is shuffled and placed into sealed envelopes, which are then shuffled again. They are then numbered 1-52 and placed on the game board. Players can then purchase tickets in which they identify which envelope number they would like opened. All tickets purchased are then put in a drum for a random draw. During a weekly draw, one ticket is chosen, and the owner of that ticket wins a prize equal to 20% of the total weekly sales. The envelope number on the winning ticket is then opened to remove the playing card. If the envelope contains the ace of spades, then the winner also receives the cumulative jackpot, which receives 30% of the weekly sales every week that the ace of spades is not drawn. Whatever envelope number is drawn, will then be removed from the board and cannot be purchased again. So, every week the ace of spades is not drawn, the jackpot goes up and the number of envelopes available drops by one, increasing the odds of finding the ace of spades. Each week the drum is cleared after the draw for the following week’s tickets. Other Catch the Ace Lotteries in Ontario were approached for help in identifying opportunities and roadblocks that may come up. Everyone that we approached was very helpful which was no surprise as all service groups are dedicated to helping others.

Ontario Government requirements were researched and analyzed to ensure we could adhere to the stringent rules, and a government certified web developer was selected to build and provide training to get the lottery up and running. Once all the details were worked out, the committee members brought the proposal to their respective clubs for approval, which was granted, and the Lambeth Catch the Ace was born. For the next couple of months, we waited for government approval to move ahead, but continued to fine tune the details. One of the key decisions to be made was who would be the beneficiaries of the profits from this lottery. Each club brought a list of charities they would like to support, and the committee decided that all the proceeds would be split evenly among the individual club's charity of choice. On October 19, our first draw was held at the Lambeth Legion. We are now (as of February 15th) into week 18 and the jackpot is over $6000. To date, L'Arche of London, Eyes Right Foundation, Homeless Veterans and Kid's Country Club (a respite for special needs children) have all received cheques for $1,000. The Lions Home for the Deaf, Siri Therapeutic Riding and Service Dogs for Veterans will be the next charities to receive funding from the lottery. We are very proud to have had the ability to get the community involved in supporting this initiative, for without the generous support of the players, this program would not have had the success it has shown. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Lambeth Legion, or on our website at https://lambethcatchtheace.com Your Lambeth Catch the Ace Committee.

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The Johnnie Cake by Janet Buck for the Westminster Township Historical Society There is a charming anecdote told of a Calvin Burch, born in the USA, Delaware County, New York, in 1798. As the youngest child of ten and yet an infant, he was left behind with an older married sister to be cared for until the parents could retrieve him after making their claim of land in Upper Canada. However, when they returned for him after spending four years of his young life in what one can imagine was, by comparison a comfortable luxury, Calvin was hesitant to leave the comfortable life to which he had become accustomed and the attachments he had formed. He was naturally reluctant to come to the surely more rugged world of Upper Canada and the unfamiliar, to a town called, in previous times, Wahoo. Finally, the young lad was induced to come with promise of a treat. He always afterward said, perhaps rather wistfully, that his coming to Canada was bought with a johnnie cake (cornbread fried in butter). Contrary to popular belief, the building of taverns generally preceded the construction of a school in these fledgling communities, but it is unknown if such was the case here. However, it is interesting that by 1816, Westminster Township had its own subscription school in a log cabin on the west side of Talbot Road. In 1818, Calvin Burch, at the age of 20, began teaching at the log schoolhouse, a 24 x 36 building, set opposite the property that became Lambeth United Church on land donated by Abraham Patrick. The building was also used for religious services. Mr. Burch had 20 students and is reputed to have used only one textbook, the Bible, for teaching reading, spelling and memory work. In 1809, Abraham Patrick arrived to claim his 200 acres at Lot 71 West Talbot Road, at the crossroads of Main Street. Eventually, he was able to bring his wife Lucy and their twelve children. He holds the honour of being Lambeth’s first inhabitant and the locale of his log cabin Is today marked by the cairn in front of the Lambeth Community Centre. At this time, London was but a glint in Lord Simcoe’s eye. The village of Delaware had a handful of settlers struggling to build a mill but the area of Lambeth and its surrounds was a great wilderness marked only by the crossroads of an Indian path. At this time, basic education was neither free nor universal and each student would pay a yearly fee, or subscription, to attend school. In addition, students’ families contributed by supplying firewood and sending vegetables or food for the teacher to prepare and serve to the class. Teachers often boarded at their pupil’s homes and they received very little pay. It was not until the School Act of 1871 that education in Ontario would become accessible to both urban and rural children alike through a network of thousands of one-room schools. An examination of Lambeth’s first known teacher at the log school, Calvin Burch, reveals an interesting picture of the origins of the earliest pioneers here. Calvin Burch’s father, Nathan, and mother, Lucy, came on horseback from New York, U.S.A. to Canada, having remained loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution. Thus, as United Empire Loyalists, they received a tract of land and eventually, in about 1816, moved to Lot 75 on the North Talbot Road in Westminster Township where they lived out their days on the farm. Calvin Burch’s teaching career lasted but two years after which he bought land on Lot 75 ENTR and became one of the early

magistrates. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Jeremiah Schram who arrived in Westminster in 1810, and had 13 children, three of which died young. Johnniecake, also called journey cake because it keeps well, was an early American staple food, originating from the indigenous people of North America. Frontiers people cooked the unleavened ground corn-based batter over an open flame on the base of a metal hoe. A modern johnniecake is fried cornmeal gruel, which is made from yellow or white cornmeal mixed with salt and hot water or milk, and sometimes sweetened or served with maple syrup. A recipe is available at canadianliving.com/food/recipe/johnnycakes

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