Wortley April 2022 Villager

Wortley April 2022 Villager

Wortley Villager

April 2022 Issue 58

Wortley Villager Issue #58 April 2022 www.villagerpublications.com Managing Editor: Cathy Wood [email protected] Advertising: Tami Martin [email protected] 519-851-0961 Publisher: Barb Botten Villager Publications P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 [email protected] 519-282-7262 Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood

Discover the Coves by Tricia Edgar. See more on page 8-9.

Back in the Day Gathering on the Green August 2016. Follow the Old South Community Organization on Facebook for updates on GG 2022.

Georgia Kortas, lawyer at Thomson Mahoney Delorey LLP welcomes your inquires for legal services in estate planning, estate administration, real estate (residential / commercial) and business law. Georgia can be reached at: Thomson Mahoney Delorey LLP 145 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario N6J 2K4 T: 519-673-1151 ext 251 E: [email protected]

Welcome to the Wortley Villager – your local community connector. The 100% locally owned and locally produced Wortley Villager 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.

Do you have an Old South Neighbour of Note? Do you do cultural cooking? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected]

Cover photo sugggestions welcome! Send your (vertical to fit), high resolution photos taken recently in Old South to [email protected].

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National Day of Unplugging – Old South Scavenger Hunt

The Old South Community Organization (OSCO) sponsored a Scavenger Hunt on March 5 as part of the National Day of Unplugging. Participants visited the neighbourhood’s Little Free Libraries to find dragon-themed clues (and books!) and the opportunity to win prizes purchased by OSCO from local vendors, and a painted rock by artist Noële Hall. “The National Day of Unplugging scavenger hunt brings the community together, gets us out of the house and gives us a break

from screens while still being socially distant,” said organizer Margaret Hopkins. Follow the Old South Community Organizationon Facebook for other event details, and learn more about the National Day of Unplugging at www.nationaldayofunplugging.com

Morrissey, Rock, Ruby Jane and Hennie at the first Little Free Library on the hunt. Photo permission of Erin Tiesma Young.

Tate had a great day exploring Old South and discovering some Little Free Libraries. He had his dragon knowledge tested by the hints and won a dragon stuffy and other great prizes.

Nominated Neighbour – Sponsored by Sidetrack: AWortley Café

“Dorothy Palmer, a long time Old South Resident, has volunteering in her blood,” wrote Jane Roy. “She is a key volunteer with the ACO – Architectural Conservancy Ontario. Dorothy researches the history of our old south homes for the ACO historical house sign program and organizes the yearly tour.” “And while waiting to get called back to the hospital to take baby photos, she started helping out at the London Food Bank. She sends out thank you letters and receipts to thousands of donors each year! The Food Bank couldn’t do it without her! THANK YOU Dorothy – You truly make a difference!”

To nominate your neighbour, email [email protected] To thank Dorothy for her community service, and Jane Roy for nominating her, Sidetrack: AWortley Café has invited them each in to enjoy a beverage of their choice, on the house. 136 Wortley Road • www.sidetrack.cafe

DOROTHY PALMER

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Volunteer Month: Meet your OSCO Board

Volunteer week (April 19-25, 2022) celebrates and recognizes the impact of volunteers and how they lift our communities. In honour, we celebrate The Old South Community Organization (OSCO),

a non-profit, member-run volunteer organization dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of life in our community, and in our city. Here is the 2022 Board:

Sam Hornby Sam is the rope access manager at an inspection company and has a history in live events. He enjoys being a community member in anyway he can, including rescuing stuck cats, meeting and handing out care packages to people experiencing homelessness and playing music in kitchens. Margaret Hopkins, Past-President With her natural organizational skills and community spirit, Margaret is the focal point for many OSCO initiatives. You’ll find her at the Chili Cook-off, Christmas Market on the Green, pouring tea at Charlotte’s Tea Garden at Gathering on the Green – everywhere that OSCO works for our community. Nicole Phillips, Administration A student at Western University, Nicole contributes to both the Western and Wortley communities. As a long-time volunteer and OSCO member, she can be spotted helping out at community events. Gordon Saylor, Treasurer and Past-President Director of Finance with Dale Brain Injury Services, and a CPA, Gordon contributes his varied skills to many local charities. Not only does OSCO benefit from his work as Treasurer, but he is often seen rolling up his sleeves to slop chili or staff ticket booths. Eric Sheppard, President Eric Shepperd is a community activist and academic, with interests in personal and societal transformation, communities of solidarity, and psychedelic drugs. He has served as OSCO’s secretary for more than a decade and was recently appointed president.

Amanda Austin, Membership Amanda is a local award-winning realtor and has been a neighbour and community member for 16+ years. She enjoys joining in on all the efforts of OSCO/board/ volunteers. You will find her at Gathering’s silent auction table and wherever else she can lend a hand. Mario Circelli, Communications Mario is a musician, broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker. He has worked in radio and television for nearly 20 years and is the founder of the Forest City London Music Awards, the London Music Hall of Fame, and is currently the Manager of the Digital Creative Arts Centre at the Boys & Girls Club. Dave Flett David Flett has been an OSCO volunteer and Director since the late 1990s and the last several years has co-organized the Christmas Tree sale at Valu-Mart. He is a CPA with BDO Canada in the area of commercial insolvency. Deb Dobson Retired and living in the Old South area for many years, Debra feels fortunate to be involved with the OSCO organization. “My talents lately have been in supporting our very talented members in a variety of community activities and I look forward to many more.”

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To learn more about OSCO, including how to become a member or join the board, visit https://oscolondon.ca and follow them on Facebook.

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In this house: A look at Old South homes and the DOGS (and cats and turtles) that live in them By Louise Daw A steady stream of dogs walk by my window each and every day. It’s a great distraction to see the familiar dogs in our neighbourhood, and the ones I have never seen before. Let’s meet some of them.

Tank is a Red Foot Tortoise residing on Wharncliffe South. Originally fromSouth Ameri- ca, Red Foots can grow to 30-40cm in dia- meter, says Syd. “I don’t think my little guy is going to get that big unfortunately. A lot of people believe reptiles don’t have personality but Tank proves them wrong. He always pops his head out in the mornings when I tell him good morning and (slowly) walks over for shell scratches. A lover of veggies over fruits and a hater of eggs. A lover of climbing (yea, confused me too) and exploring. He brings smiles and laughs to me every day. Reptiles can make amazing pets, I bet there are more around Old South than you think!”

Queen Lizzie You’ll see 8-1/2 year old “Queen” Lizzie enjoying her Windsor Avenue porch or out walking with Louise. The Golden Retriever came to the Daw family via Golden Rescue from unfortunate circumstances. “She has been living the luxury ‘Queen’ life with us for the past almost three years,” says Louise. “She is the most gentle dog and loves meeting everyone on our walks in the neighbourhood! She even has her own Instagram page @ queenlizziethegolden where you can follow all her antics.”

Collin , now 12, passed his Therapy Dog test and started volunteering at Grandwood Park, UWO and Genest when he was one year old, say Fred and Caroline. “After that, he did informal visits with folks who requested to see him. Besides us, his favourite people are our two letter carriers. If he sees them out delivering while we’re on our walk, he insists that we go over to visit”. Collin is never without a ball or a frisbee. When he’s outside his High Street home, you’ll find him charming folks into throwing his toys for him. At the Canine Olympics, Collin won a gold medal for catching a ball from the farthest distance. “If you’re not paying attention, you’ll find his ball in your shoe, planter, shopping basket or anything that seems to be important to you at the time,” warns Caroline.

Cappuccino is a Chocolate-point Hima- layan and Scottish fold living on Belgrave Ave. Michelle says that when Cappuccino arrived in the village, a collective of neighbours cared for him before he chose his permanent home. “Either lost or abandoned, he spent the few years of his life outside, but now enjoys lying upside down in front of the fireplace in the winter, or in the sun on the front porch in the summer.”

Haru is a Bichon Frise and Poodle mix, who turned two years of age March 4th. “Haru is a sweet, smart, social boy with many friends in the neighbourhood,” says HS Hwang. “Haru is good at letting humans know when there is something he wants or needs. He likes cheese, blueberries, apples and bananas.”

Page 6 Wortley Villager • April 2022 Kash Johnson “We got Kash at 10 weeks old. He certainly kept us on our toes. From catching rabbits to scaring squirrels, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. He has shown us parts of nature we didn’t know existed,” says Jennifer. Kash is a German Shepherd who lives on Cathcart Street. Breed-German Shepherd

Buck Everyone on Duchess Street (and beyond) knows Buck! A social butterfly of a young Lab, Margaret says he lays down until he is allowed to interact with another dog or human.

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Trooper is a ten year old English Springer Spaniel who lives on Bellevue Ave. Michael calls him “King of The Vue”.

Flynn is a Royal Caribbean Terrier (aka Potcake Dog), residing on Bellevue Ave., a rescue from Jamaica who just celebrated a year in Canada! “Believe it or not, he loves the snow,” says Sookie. “When Flynn gets excited, his entire back half wags, not just his tail, so we call him Wiggle Butt a lot! He loves to run, and his favourite treat is apple slices. Everybody loves cutie Flynn!” Wandering “Wilson ” is an Old English Sheepdog risiding on Wortley Road. “Wilson joined our home last fall, the best boy and Mom’s favourite,” says Heather. “He is seven months old now and thinks he’s a lap dog at 50 lbs, always looking for hugs! He has brought so much fun and laughter to our house with his goofy and

playful personality. Wilson is learning to “stay” and honestly, will do anything for cheese!!”

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Neighbour of Note: Gemmell Neilson

during pandemic by Glen Pearson

Is your child struggling with reading, writing and spelling? Specialized Tutoring for Dyslexic Children niversity, Gemmell Neilson hitch-hiked around Europe for a couple of y ars and worked here and there. She then travelled overland by bus throughTurkey, Iran and Afghanistan. Eventually she reached India and spent three years there as the Public Relations/Assistant Immigration Officer for the New Zealand High Com- mission, a job she got by running an ad in a New Delhi newspaper. Shortly after finishing

This is traditionally the time of year when the volunteer spirit is brought to the forefront and recognized in this community. This year, it is especially important that we do so, since it was primarily dedicated citizens vol- unteering their time resources that permitted us to get through the worst of the pandemic. The London Food Bank is a clear example of what I mean by that. Prior to Covid-19, the food bank enjoyed the help of almost 1500 volunteers assisting us on a regular basis. It was phenomenal. But during the worst of the pandemic, a remarkable new group of volunteers stepped forward, to the point where, as of last month, the food bank has over 3000 volunteers helping us consistently. This isn’t about the food bank, but about the collective and individual spirit of those in this community who didn’t hunker down and attempt to wait out the health crisis. Instead, they came forward with precautions, and despite the risk, in phenomenal numbers to guide this community – their community – through our troubles. They assisted through a huge number of organizations and made their mark in the process. This all happened in so many ways throughout these past two years. Faith organizations, community connectedness, reaching out in unprecedented ways, special events, getting supplies to the homeless, using Zoom to reach shut-ins, businesses volunteering support to keep us all going - all of this was accomplished by a remarkable community. People who volunteer to this degree represent the best of us, and our city. This outpouring will never be fully recognized because so much of it was done anonymously and in private. But it was done, and it was miraculous. Our city learned many things during this pandemic, but what we should appreciate and understand is the true depth of its people. Thank you, all of you, for keeping us believing in one another. Glen Pearson, a former Member of Parliament and retired professional firefighter is Co-Executive Director of the London Food Bank along with his wife Jane Roy. He has served the London Food Bank since 1987. A prolific writer, you can learn more about Glen and his books, and read his articles at www.glenpearson.ca

When she returned to Canada, Gemmell started and ran a company that provided computer training services for companies across Ontario. As well, she taught at Fanshawe College, UWO, McMaster University and Queen’s University. Now retired, Gemmell spends time tutoring dyslexic children using a method specifically designed for them. She loves the work because it is so fulfilling: in short order children who come to their first lesson terrified soon realize they can master reading and spelling. Many of them were only diagnosed as dyslexic when they were in grade five. In spite of having above- average IQs they have spent six years in classrooms where they were often confused and frustrated! To Gemmell “There is nothing better than giving a child self-confidence and the skills to succeed.” Gemmell also volunteers as a tour guide at Museum London, is learning Spanish and walks neighbourhood dogs. She often volunteers at Old South Community Organization (OSCO) community events and organizes volunteers for the annual Christmas tree sale. Gemmell loves living in Old South because of the many friends she has made through volunteering and dog-walking. To quote her: “The number of people you meet and chat to when you have a dog with you is amazing.” “Being involved with the Christmas tree sale is a fun time for customers and volunteers alike.” She dreams of travelling to Latin America, Morocco and India as soon as it’s safe to do so. Gemmell was OSCO’s 2021 OSCOR award winner. Say hello to Gemmell at Gathering on the Green, OSCO’s Christmas Tree Sale or when you see her out walking neighbourhood dogs!

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The London Artists Studio Tour provides an opportunity to connect personally with local artists as they invite you into their studios, to see first-hand the materials and equipment they use and the work environment that results in the art that intrigues, excites, inspires and trains us to see the world through an artist’s eye. Some Old South area participating artists are: Michaela Devine Altenburg 337 Connington St. Brian Dirks 24 Bathurst St. Tricia Edgar 6 Marla Crescent Catherine Morrisey 105 Clarence St.

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Books Kevin Andrew Heslop is a writer, director, film maker and producer, interviewer, and actor who resides in Wortley Village and has recently released a full-length collection of poems titled the correct fury of your why is a mountain. Poet- critic Jim Johnstone has described the book as among “the most promising poetic projects to come out of Canada in recent years.” The book is available for purchase directly from the author ([email protected]) or from Wortley’s own Sidetrack Café, Heaven Scent, and Locally Made Marketplace. Watch for Kevin’s work as a curator and visual artist at the McIntosh Gallery (2022), and Westland Gallery (2023) and his ongoing film project, Movements , whch consists of interpretive films including Things She Wants and Ripley’s Acquarium , directed by Kevin and narrated by contemporary poets. Learn more at www.kevinandrewheslop.com in lieu A truth is we hold memories too meaningful to punish with the anecdotal telling of translation into brittle words, as equally there are some memories too sacred for review: the ilk of faces they contain, held wrapt in neural silk, suspend above the storm of harms the world can be, like a perfect eyelash on a sleeping baby’s cheek, untouchable because of that concern that sleep would not return after a wakening––so sleep, a little, memory: sleep.

“Metaphysical, razor-witted, a liberated consciousness bursting from the pages in an oceanic radicalization of empathy, grief and utter joy in livingness and language, the correct fury of your why is a mountain looks with loving-kindness upon the unkindnesses of the world and responds with sheer syntactical ecstasy.” –– Roxanna Bennett, author of Unmeaningable

“Does a more ravishing debut come to mind? Nope. ‘What in the world is coming next?’ This is it. Welcome to Heslop Mountain.” — Kirby, author of Poetry is Queer

“No poet, no lover of poetry should be without this astonishingly inspired— and inspiring—collection.” — Arleen Paré, author of First

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“At times spare and minimal, and at others unruly and encyclopaedic, Kevin Heslop’s book-length debut, as Hugh Kenner famously said of Ezra Pound’s Cantos , is ‘a gestalt of what it can assimilate.’ Aphoristic, fractured, and reluctantly elegiac, the poems in the correct fury of your why is a mountain reward careful reading, and despite their commitment to alterity, remain tethered to affect, lyricism and a searching subjectivity, to ‘the flummoxed half-light… touching everything.’” –– Phillip Crymble, author of Not Even Laughter “ the correct fury of your why is a mountain is both profoundly personal with sonic word play and the bleeding of meaning, built upon the beauty of rich lasting metaphors, yet a clear reflection of a rich world inhabited by an equally rich poetic consciousness.” –– D.A. Lockhart, author of Breaking Right

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Page 8 – Tricia Edgar (top) and Michaela Devine Altenburg. Left: Catherine Morrisey. Above: Kevin Andrew Heslop

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Mrs. Beattie’s Neighbours by Paul Prince (continued from March 2022) Last month we were introduced to Alexander Gauld and his family, who came to London sometime around 1860 from Scotland and settled in Old South around 1867. Alexander died in 1894. His wife Ann continued living in their home until she passed in 1897. William Copp and his four brothers were prominent builders in Old South, having built quite a few homes. William was a mason by trade. We know the Copps these days as owners of Copp’s Build All. William and his brother Thomas bought Barnabus Skuse’s construction building blocks business in 1908 and changed the name to Copp Brothers. In 1924 the name was changed to Copp’s Build All. William Copp purchased the Gauld estate sometime around 1897 or 1898. He and his wife Sarah married on May 19, 1897, so it is possible William and Sarah purchased the Gauld estate as their wedding home, as they then proceeded to move into it. At that time, the Gauld home was almost 30 years old. Four years ago, I took this picture of the Gauld house from the side, as it would have appeared from Teresa Street. A master mason was repairing the almost 145-year-old brick around the house. Extensive brick repair was done that summer.

was a successful jeweller. The story of the Vanstones will be the subject of a future article. 1900 saw Mrs. Catherine McKenzie move into her new home at 77 Byron from her old home at 94 Askin. She was the widow of Reverend William McKenzie. 1900 would also see new owners of 71 and 73 Byron Ave. At this time the lots on Teresa were still empty. By 1907, 7 and 9 Teresa had been built. For some unknown reason 9 Teresa is now 15 Teresa. By 1907, William and Sarah had built their new home at 83 Byron and had moved in. After moving into 83, William extensively renovated his old home at 79 Byron. A large front addition was added, along with a complete third floor and a wrap-around porch from the front door all the way to the now rear side door. The coal- fired pot belly stoves used to heat the old original Gauld house were replaced by a modern hot water boiler system. Electricity in the form of knob and tube was installed. New flooring of the then newest and greatest strip oak made by Seaman Kent Company was installed over the original painted pine floors. When 83 Byron Ave was built, 79 Byron Ave. became 81 Byron Ave. Reverend James G. Stuart of Knox Church became the new owner of the Gauld/Copp home. Reverend Stuart was Mrs. Annie’s reverend. He had lived at 65 Byron for a number of years prior to moving to his new home at 81 Byron, until 1920 when he moved to 133 Bruce. His wife Elizabeth had died in 1894. He died in 1923 at the age of 72, after which his daughter lived at 133 Bruce. A new front and third floor have been added, but you can still see Alexander Gauld’s original home at the rear of the modern house. The wrap-around porch has long since been removed. This house was also duplexed in 1932, then later converted to a 5-plex. It is currently a 4-plex. You can see the design similarities between 75, 81 and 83. They are very similar. William Copp converted his home to a duplex in 1932, likely as a result of the depression and needing the money to support his Copps Build All store. He lived there until he died in 1943 at the age of 75, and his wife lived there until she died in 1959 at the age of 91. It is still a duplex. It seems to me Willliam Copp was able to afford the Gauld estate because of his hard work building houses in the area with his brothers. After building the other seven houses on the Gauld property, he was then able to afford to buy the Skuse business with his brother. Just my guess. If you have a home that you think would be interesting to our readers, please let me know by emailing me at paul@prince- cva.ca.

William, being a builder of homes, was busy for the next few years. The Gauld estate was subdivided into eight lots, and new homes were built. It was at this time the Gauld house took on the Byron Avenue address of 79. By 1899, houses occupied 71, 73 and 75 Byron Ave. 71 Byron’s new owner was Edward McDermid, who was a bookkeeper for John C. Green and Company. 73 Byron’s new owner was Allan MacIntosh, who was a vice-president at Southam Printing and Lithography. Henry Vanstone and his family moved into 75 Byron. Henry The Gauld home showing the original house in the rear and a side view of the original 1867 house having brick repair work being done.

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The Coldest Night of the Year “ I find the Coldest Night of the Year event very valuable in better understanding the urgent crisis of homelessness and food insecurity in London and beyond,” said Emily Francis, an Old South Londoner who is a third-year nursing student at Western University. “I believe my team’s fundraising efforts will continue to support those in urgent need within our community. I hope this event will raise community awareness and hopefully continue to reduce the profound stigma associated with homelessness. I will continue to support this event in the years that follow. I would like to acknowledge my team’s efforts to both participate in the walk and in raising money. Together we can make change one step at a time,” said Emily.

Four participants on Emily’s team: Emilie Arthurs and Blue AKA Blue Barrymore, a German Shorthaired pointer and Victoria Lepore and Houston, a Bernese Mountain Dog.

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Karen Schuessler Singers: Still Singing Joy! by Harry MacLean

Sing Joy. It’s been the Karen Schuessler Singers’ motto and tagline for many years and it particularly served the choir well throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 hit just as the Karen Schuessler Singers were ready to perform Bach’s celebrated St. John Passion with top-name soloists and London Symphonia. That concert, of course, had to be cancelled. But the choir continued to Sing Joy, first online with a series of Zoom-based virtual concerts, and later, with two shortened in- person concerts observing COVID-19 protocols. The choir’s most recent in-person concert was, appropriately, named Sing Joy . It featured music of South America, South Africa and the enslaved people of the American South. The common element: in spite of hardship and oppression, through music, people continued to hope for better and Sing Joy. This was particularly evident in the two solos performed by Alfredo Caxaj of Sunset fame, accompanied by Stephen Holowitz on piano. (Stephen is the only pianist we know who can make a piano sound like a full orchestra.) The audience of nearly 200 both got the message and loved it. At this time, it’s finally starting to feel like the COVID-19 pandemic might be coming to an end. We hope so, because members of the Karen Schussler Singers are ready for less pandemic and more music. And they want something to celebrate. Celebrate. That’s exactly what the choir will be doing at 7:30 pm, Saturday, April 30, at Wesley-Knox United Church, London, when it presents Raisin’ the Roof , a fun-filled concert of homegrown music from Down East, Quebec andAppalachia. On the program: music from folk to bluegrass and fiddle to honkytonk, music that people have loved for generations, music that resonates with authenticity and tells the stories of peoples’ lives. Joining the choir for the evening: London’s very own Heartaches Stringband. Expect smiles all around… Of course COVID-19 protocols will remain in place. Patrons will be required to show proof of double vaccination and wear a mask. Also, ticket numbers will be limited to allow for comfortable social distancing. Note that no tickets will be sold

The Karen Schuessler Singers perform Sing Joy at Wesley-Knox United Church in March 2022.

at outlets or at the door. Tickets, $25, will only be available online at www.kssingers.com. We hope you will join the choir and band for this fun-filled concert. Plan to celebrate with the Karen Schuessler Singers as they once again Sing Joy! SATURDAY APRIL 30, 2022 7:30 PM Wesley-Knox United Church 91 Askin St.

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Wortley Road Public School and 519 Clothing

What’s Happening at Landon Library The Village Vibe Submitted by Jennifer Quinton One eRead / Un Livrel Canada: April 1 - 30 The title selected for this year’s One eRead Canada is The Break / Ligne brisée by Katherena Vermette. This Canada- wide bilingual digital reading program is a Canadian Urban Library Council initiative. From April 1 through 30, the title will be available with no waiting as an ebook and audiobook in English and as an ebook in French through London Public Library’s OverDrive, hoopla and Cantook Station platforms. Join the One eRead Canada Facebook Group to discuss the book with readers across Canada. Enjoy live events with the author in conversation with Shelagh Rogers in English on April 20 on One eRead Canada’s Facebook and Twitter, and with Mélissa Verreault and Marie-Louise Arsenault in French on April 21 on Ici Radio-Canada Première. Seed Library: The Landon seed library is in need of seeds! If you saved seeds in the fall or have seeds that you will not be using we would be happy to have them to share with the community. Please put donated seeds into small envelopes or bags and clearly label them with the seed type and some growing tips. The seed library is outside at the back entrance of the library and can be accessed on any day of the week.

“ My class has partnered with 519 clothing for a campaign to raise awareness for youth and mental health,” reports Josh Jones, a teacher at Wortley Road Public School. $10 from every hoodie and $5 from every tee sold in this collection will be donated on the students’ behalf to Humana Community Services. 10% of proceeds also go back to the FEMAP program at the London Health Sciences Centre.

Marque Smith at LondonWine Bar Wortley Village resident Marque Smith will per- form as pianist and vocalist at the London Wine Bar (420 Talbot) April 28 and May 5th, 20 and 21.

Join the Old South Community Organization (OSCO) for a Thames River Cleaup Carfrae/Charles Hunt Park, Saturday, April 23rd, 9am!

“The students came up with three catch phrases (Stop the Stigma, Your Story Matters, Time to Talk) that will be featured on t-shirts and hoodies for this important initiative,” continued Josh. “Check out the link. Thanks for your support and feel free to share it!!” Order at: https://www.fiveonenineclothing.com/collections/wortley-p-s Grade 8 students Naomi, Saige and Clara model 519 Wortley hoodies. Old South Pop-Up Artisan Market Saturday April 30 • 10am-4pm 8 Elworthy Ave

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Cultural Cooking Currant Custard Tarts by Marcella Bauman

As a tribute to her mother, and the love she expressed for her family through cooking, Marcella (Marcy) Bauman pub- lished Katie’s Kitchen to pre- serve and share the family’s favourite recipes. “In the Amish tradition of simple and hearty food, the recipes reflect the rural community where we lived,” reflects Marcy. Included are recipes for mains, sides, preserves, pastries, sweets,

Katie’s KITCHEN

Marcella Bauman

Currant Custard Tarts Makes 12 tarts 12 unbaked tart shells 1 1/2 cups currants 2 tbsp flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Divide currants among pastry shells. 3. In a small bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar.

snacks and more. This beautifully photographed, self-published cookbook can be purchased at Wortley Village Pharmasave, or directly from the author ([email protected]). Here Marcy shares the recipe for Currant Custard Tarts. “The tarts are absolutely incredible when warm! The custard also works well with berries as a variation — and then can be served year round with current fruit availability,” says Marcy.

Stir in the beaten egg. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Pour custard over currants, dividing evenly. 4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until crusts are golden brown. TIP 1. Pastry for 2 unbaked 9 inch pie crusts will be approximate amount needed for 12 tart shells. 2. Currants can be replaced with raspberries or blackberries Velofix mobile bike repair is n w s rvicing London & surrounding areas. Velofix mobile bike repair is now servicing London & surrounding areas.

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