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Read along the bottom borders for some words of wisdom & thought provoking questions.
Mar-Apr 2021

Congratulations everyone!
For staying positive as much as possible,
for staying safe, staying sane, helping
others out, growing food, baking bread,
remembering to exercise, remembering
what puzzles and board games are, sharing,
caring, crying when you needed to, reaching
out and reaching in. It’s been a whole year
now of you-know-what.
My dad, James (Jimmy) Moran, was born
in 1933 during the great depression and
he always talked about it being the best of
times. He was young and I’m sure it was
the worst of times that it’s properly billed
as, but he nostalgically described an era
when neighbours helped neighbours make
it through, day by day. Maybe it was because
they wanted to do all they could to help their
community, or maybe it was because they
had no choice. I’m not sure. In his book, The
Great Depression, Pierre Berton described
a time when some people would rather
die than take a hand out, and did just that.
We’ve come a long way since then.
The rest of this issue will have very little
mention of you-know-what. We’d rather not
give it any more attention than it’s already
stolen from us, but I’m so very proud of
many friends and acquaintances that I’d
like to mention a few examples of feel good
stories. Most of these are in my own area of
Lambton County (because I’ve been cooped
up the same as all of you) but I know that
awesome tales such as these have been
happening everywhere. Please feel welcome
to write in about your own experiences.
When the first lockdown came one year
ago, Kevin Churchill and James Miller posted
a few videos of themselves playing guitar
and singing, one song at a time, and called
it The Quarantine Sessions - Connecting
Through Music. They invited anyone else to
join in and were absolutely overwhelmed by
the response. A few members turned into a
few hundred and now it’s a bit over 18,000.
More important than the success, is the
opportunity it gave musicians of all different
skill levels to post a song. For some this was
second nature, while for others it required
them to face their greatest fear. It would
have been like a mountain they needed to
climb, a true bucket list item. And, of course,
group members are always supportive in
their comments.
There are other examples of this from
coast to coast such as Saskatcha-tune with
over 4,000 members and various East Coast
Kitchen Party sites inluding one that boasts
over 270,000 members.
Facebook Live is a way that someone can
easily broadcast whatever they want live to
an audience of their Facebook friends who
will “stream” or watch it using a computer
or their phone in real time. I’m a musician
myself and posted a number of concerts
throughout the year from my house. Friends
and family would tune in on Tuesday nights
as a way to help the time pass. I’ve done
about 20 shows. As I write this, a well known
country musician from Wyoming, Ontario
named Joan Spalding has done a show every
afternoon for 340 consecutive days. She’ll
hit the one year mark sometime around
March 27th.
My own shows were inspired by
another local musician who paved the way.
Scott Manery starting broadcasting three
hour long concerts from his basement
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
It Takes a Village, and it Builds a Country.
in Southwestern Ontario
on Saturday nights and we got in the habit
of joking back and forth in our shows, with
Scottie being as hardcore country as country
can be and me playing what he described as
my “Devil Music.” We’ve become very good
friends through this experience but have only
met each other a handful of times.
Kinship has been another big winner this
year. Most of us have admired how some of
our peers have conducted themselves in this
trying time, whether that’s been in their words
or their actions, and this absence has made
us appreciate some of our friends and mere
acquaintances more than we’d ever imagined.
When Rodney James Medwid and Kendra
Petley saw local restaurants and salons close
or be reduced to take out meals last April they
started a Facebook page called Supporting
Sarnia and Surrounding Businesses. The
original idea was to show menus for local
restaurants and encourage the public to support
the industry by ordering food to go. Nowadays
members are routinely treated to photos of
other peoples takeout dinners, positive reviews,
live streamed concerts, fundraisers and much
more, and it all has an overwhelming, positive
vibe. A typical post might be asking if anyone
knows a good dog groomer or piano teacher
and, with over 18,000 members to make
recommendations, the results are always quick
and plentiful. Rodney has also become a good
friend though the course of this year, and we’ve
never even met.
Each of these examples takes considerable
time to manage, and all were done out of the
goodness of their hearts.
Shopping locally has never mattered more
than it does now, and it’s been embraced by
almost all of us in countless ways. This is what
I, more than anything else, will be proud of and
take away from this crazy year. For example,
the boys on my hockey team like to drink beer,
and they’re quite good at it. Much better than
they are at playing hockey. With the popularity
of craft breweries, we’ve gotten in the habit
of taking orders when we’re driving out to
Stonepickers in Forest, Imperial City in Sarnia
or Black Gold Brewery in Petrolia. I’m lucky
that my travels also take me to other ones on
page 34 such as Cowbell, Railway City, Blue
Elephant, Jobsite or Ramblin’ Road. I haven’t
been to Natterjack in West Lorne yet but I’m
on my way and I’m taking orders for the team.
This brings me to one last point I’d like
to make. My good friend and teammate, Rob
Cullinan, was on his way back from Ottawa
and brought me a six pack of beer from Perth
Brewery, which is about 6 hours away from
Sarnia, but I thanked him for shopping locally.
People who shop at the nearest Gargantaumart
and see that as shopping locally, because it‘s
nearby, are missing the point. That’s better
than spending the money across the border
or with a massive online distributor, where it
has absolutely no chance of coming back to
help our own economy, but it’s not ideal either.
“Shopping Locally” and “Supporting Small
Business” are two terms that are pretty much
synonymous. If someone from Perth makes a
purchase at Chocolate Sensations in Paris or
buys wine from Alton Farms in Forest, they are
shopping locally. They are spending their hard
earned dollars with a small company that will
ensure that their money stays here in Ontario
and in Canada. If we all do this, we’ll all be
better off, and feel good about it as well.
Thanks for reading! Say you’re Daytripping.
Mark Moran, Publisher
March - April 2021
This issue is dedicated to Don Cherry & Dr. Suess.
Apparently they may not have been flawless,
but let’s not forget all the good they did.
Daytripping Features
MAPLE SYRUP FARMS...................................20
Daytripper’s Directory Pullout Map........... 9-12
“Where You Should Eat” List...........................38
Tourism Contact Information..........................11
2020 Photo Contest Winners..........................39
S.W. Ontario’s (Largest?) EVENTS List................8
Antique Tours..............................................32,40
Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Farm Markets...........30,31
Recipes........................................................18,24
Corkscrews & Craft Brews................................34
On The Covers
1) Fort Rose Maple Company, Parkhill
2) Coyle’s Country Store, Tillsonburg
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Aberfoyle 37
Alvinston 13,BF,CC
Arva
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Aylmer 27,28,BF
Bayfield
BF
Birr 40
Blyth
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Chatham 5
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Union
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Vanessa 32
Vittoria 29
Waterford 20,32,33
Waterloo 19
West Lorne 20,24,CC
Wheatley 4
Windham Centre 32
Woodstock 20,22,BF
Wyoming 13
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A day without sunshine is like, well... night.
Mar-Apr 2021

and move on to WHEATLEY, CHATHAM & KENT BRIDGE
www.whattravelwriterssay.com
© by Mike Keenan
Smiles
The Hint, from our
Winter 2020 issue, was...
Think you may have been in this
church? Think again. The copy
of Daytripping in front gives you
an idea of how small it is.
eh?
“You just don’t smile anymore. What’s
wrong?” Miriam queried.
It was true; for the past few days
since getting back from the dentist, I
had consciously determined never to
smile—for safety reasons. Yes, safety. If
you work in a shop with power tools, you
wear safety glasses, right? Well, I thought
that I might operate in the same fashion.
After more prodding, I had to explain
to Miriam what was going on. After all,
when you live with someone for 50 years,
and that person is constantly chuckling
and telling dumb jokes and suddenly,
after a visit to the dentist’s office, that
silly behavior ceases, well, it’s time to
connect the dots.
Here’s the situation. Remarkably,
despite playing a great deal of hockey in
my youth, I still have a full set of teeth.
When I played hockey, there was no such
thing as protective visors or helmets. An
errant high stick or a puck shot too high—
well, that resulted in some missing teeth,
usually those located in the front. Many
hockey players of my era wear plates. I
have never had to resort to dentures, and
a former dentist told me that I possessed
the hardest teeth he had ever drilled. Not
the sort of thing to add to your resume.
“Say boss, did I ever tell you about my
hard teeth?”
Okay, we have established that unlike
many seniors I have all of my teeth. I
suppose I should tell you what happened
at the dentist’s office. When travelling
on the west coast, I bit down on some
morsel and, just like those glaciers
that we saw calving in Alaska, a tooth
suddenly cracked, leaving a jagged mess
behind. There was no pain involved, so I
was content to wait until my return to get
it fixed. Of course, there followed many
days in which my tongue never tired of
exploring the area of the missing part.
I eventually returned and reported to
the dentist who seemed quite happy
to see me. Miriam and I have no
dental plan. We pay as we go. In
my case, for years all that I have
paid for has been regular cleanings
by one of the many dental hygienists
(teeth cleaners) employed by my dentist.
I was given two options and I chose
the most expensive, a crown which was
recommended by my smiling dentist.
Total cost: $1100! That’s why I no longer
smile. It seems that I paid more for my
tooth than I did for my first car, but there
it is, my precious gold crown, whenever I
look into a mirror.
“So what’s the big deal about not
smiling?” pressed Miriam.
“Miriam,” I said, trying to remain calm.
“Do you realize how much gold I have
in my mouth with my three crowns? Do
you know that in some big cities, kids get
shot for their expensive sneakers? They
get shot! My three crowns (I just checked
the TSE stock listings.) are now worth
$3300! That’s a lot of money. If I was a
street person or a drug addict or even
an ex-Nortel stock holder, do you know
what I would do if I saw $3300 walking
towards me?” I asked rhetorically.
“No, what would you do?” replied
Miriam unaware of my rhetorical bent.
“Well, I would shout ‘glory, hallelujah,’
that’s what I would do.”
I have these terrible dreams lately. They
involve bodies delivered to the undertaker
aka funeral director aka the host for your
last send-off. All of the bodies have gold
crowns, and the undertaker stands to
make a small fortune. When I told Miriam
about my dreams, she said, “Don’t worry,
I will retrieve the gold. Besides, it would be
wasteful to bury you with all that bullion
lodged in your teeth. It might start a gold
rush at the cemetery. I can see hundreds
of miners rushing through the gates with
their picks and shovels.”
“Stop!” I implored. “I’m the one
who is supposed to tell the jokes in this
column.” Miriam simply smiled, which
is a lot more than what I would do.
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The Answer is:
This monument is at the
intersection of Plover’s Mills Rd.
& Nissouri Rd. north of
Thorndale, and remembers the
parishioners of Bethesda East
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Notice the symbols in
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and Pre-Owned Furniture
PLUS
Gary’s Gallery
St.
George Street N., Dresden
(Hwy 21, north edge of
town near Hwy 78)
519-401-7322
Mon-Sat 10 to 5
Most Sundays 11 to 4
We Buy
Estates!
tes!
John’s Creations: Handcrafted Driftwood Sculptures
AWARDED
BEST ANTIQUE
SHOP IN COUNTY
2018 / 2019
• Hand Made
• Seasonally a Inspired
Baked in-house...
• bread • cookies
okies
• squares • pies
• scones • cakes
• specialty items
Curbside Menu
Order by phone
or email:
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Facebook and our Website
www.unionblockbakery.ca
413 St. George g
Street, e t,
Dresden
s
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519-683-3000
Designing Your Memories
& Decorating Your Home!
• Floral & Garden Inspired Accents
• Inspirational Garden Stones
• Framed Prints & Canvas Art
• Decor Touches • Wall Signs
• Wide Selection of Angels
• Custom Created Weddings
Monday to Friday 9:30am-5pm
Saturdays 9:30am-3pm
Upcycled Furniture
Home Décor • Vintage Finds
TM
FUSION
Mineral Paint,
Stains & Waxes, Brushes
PLUS: Milk Paint by Fusion
Christal l
Wills ls
- Owner & Designer
445 St. George St., DRESDEN • 519-683-4368 • 1-877-228-3440
Welcome the
Birds Home!
Tuesday-Friday y 10 to 5, Saturday ay 10 to 3
Shop Online: www.kimberlys.ca
.ca
Downtown DRESDEN... 444 St. George Street • 519-437-8064
Dresden Plate
Quilt Q i
Shoppe
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(formerly Shelley’s
Painted Treasures n Quilt Shoppe)
• 100% Cotton Fabrics
• Custom Quilts • Quilting Classes
• Supplies & Patterns
• Long Arm Quilting
• Custom Embroidery
Spring has Arrived!
Stunning ng New Co-ordinated
Designs & Colours!
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BLOCKS
Tuesday to Friday 10 to 3
Sat. by appointment for customers
who may feel more comfortable.
Please call in advance.
462 St. George Street, South
519-683-4244
Updates, Details & Photos on
or:
www.dresdenplatequiltshoppe.net
History, Bus Trips and ElderCollege
In 2010 I had an idea. Why not
employ, on a volunteer basis, retirees
and others to offer short courses for
other folks aged 55 and better?
By the Autumn of 2011, and with the
assistance and support of Canterbury
College (an affiliate college of the
University of Windsor) we launched
ElderCollege in southwestern Ontario.
ElderCollege usually offers about
80+ short, inexpensive, courses on
virtually any subject one can imagine.
We even have something we call the
“Buffet Option” which allows a person
to take up to 12 courses in one semester
for a single price.
Among the courses offered we also
include courses on history, music, art,
financial planning and personal wellbeing.
Course registrations generally run
at about 1,200 “Persons in Seats” so
ElderCollege has become an immensely
popular alternate learning and social
activity for many seniors in Essex and
Kent counties. All courses include a
“social” break with goodies!
Many courses focus upon history
and related subjects. For example in
the Autumn 2018 semester we had
courses on The Royal Tour of 1939; The
Great Lakes Great Storm of 1913; Canada
and the Depression 1929-39; and a real
delight, Antique Ladies Undergarments
and Our Mother’s Trousseau.
One of the more popular type of
courses are educational bus trips. For
example, we had a two-semester course
devoted to the Sydenham River from its
approximate source east of Strathroy to
its end at Lake St. Clair.
We’ve had two heritage bus tour
courses into Lambton County including
the Oil Museum, the Moore Museum,
the Arkona Museum at Rock Glen.
Bus tours also have included theater
from Huron Country Playhouse at Grand
Bend to performances at Stratford. We
have also had bus-trip courses to art
collections in Toronto and Cleveland.
And roughly every second year we have
our famous ElderCollege fossil hunting
course at Rock Glen.
Local bus-trip courses have included
Vanished Villages of Essex County
and two separate bus-trip courses to
Dresden in search of black community
history.
Other bus-trip courses have included
St Thomas and its railway history as well
as historical sites in Elgin County such
as the Backus-Page House Museum.
One exploration bus-trip course
included Southwold and an opportunity
to meet the “mayor” of Tyrconnell.
In spring semester 2018 we had
a three day bus-trip course which
included Bayfield, Goderich and two
fabulous Huron County museums,
Clarke Point Lighthouse, and the
“School on Wheels” in Clinton.
Courses are often held at retirement
residences where any resident is free
to join a course. We also hold courses
in churches, community centres and
retiree clubs.
ElderCollege courses are generally
fairly short ranging from a usual
one-session, two to three hours to a
maximum course length of 6 x 2 hour
sessions over 6 weeks (these are rare!)
ElderCollege courses have neither
tests nor exams nor even assignments
but for music and art courses.
Courses are offered entirely by
volunteers and these are often
professional people or persons with
By C. Lloyd Brown-John, Kingsville
an interest in a subject such as wood
carving or model railroads.
Course are also often held at
restaurants where food and drink are
featured. For example in autumn 2018
we had our third course on “Craft beers
and Spareribs” at a great rib house in
Leamington. We’ve had courses on
Italian wines and pastas plus courses
on wines of the world and foods of
Morocco.
Southwestern Ontario’s ElderCollege
has “campuses” in virtually every
community in Essex County as well as
Chatham and sometimes Blenheim.
We also are aware of a few romances
which have emerged from people
taking the same courses together.
For so many people ElderCollege has
offered amazing opportunities to learn
about and to visit other communities
from Tilbury to Bothwell and Forest
to Port Stanley. The informal motto of
ElderCollege is “If it ain’t fun then it
t’ain’t worth doing.”
ElderCollege Southwest Ontario
operates from the offices, and under
the auspices, of Canterbury College for
which we are grateful.
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Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?
Mar-Apr 2021

Welcome to The French Fry Capital of Canada!
Get To The Point!
The Starlight Casino
Point Edward is just a start!
• World Famous French Fries
Under The Bridges
• Excellent Hotels/Motels
• Fine Dining
• Annual Mackinac Race
• Gift Shops
• Large Marina
• Downtown Shopping Area
• Scuba Diving
• Sports Fishing
• Two Golf Courses
• Walkway along St. Clair River
& through Village
Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991) was
an American author, political cartoonist,
poet, animator, book publisher, and
artist, best known for authoring more
than 60 children's books under the pen
name Doctor Seuss.
TOWN TOWN NAME, NAME, TOWN TOWN NAME NAME and another and another awesome awesome TOWN TOWN NAME
NAME
Welcome to The Village of
Bluewater Bridges join Point Edward,
Canada to Port Huron, USA.
QUOTES
Today was good,
today was fun,
Why fit in
tomorrow is another one!
when you were born
to stand out?
Fill your house with stacks of books,
in all the crannies & all the nooks.
If you never did,
you should.
These things are fun and fun is good.
A person’s a person, no matter how small.
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better, it’s not.
So open your mouth lad,
for every voice counts!
Simple it’s not,
I’m afraid you’ll find,
for a mind maker-upper to make up his mind.
You really can’t teach reading as a science. Love gets mixed up in it.
Shop at the award winning
International Duty Free Shop!
Casual
Elegance
A Destination
Garden Centre, e
Gift Shop
& Boutique
3261 London Line (Rd 22)
East of SARNIA
519-542-8353
OPEN
Mon-Sat
Houseplants, Herbs, Home Décor
www.sipkensnurseries.com
Bayview
Mackinac Race
Saturday ay July 24th
Visit the Village
Facebook Page
for details on other events
National
French Fry Day
Tuesday, July 13th
VillageOfPointEdward.com
519-337-3021
BUTTONS
&
Bows
Ladies Clothing
& Accessories!
- From size 2 to 22 -
Monday to Friday 10 to 5
Saturday 10 to 2
at its finest!
www.buttons-and-bows.ca
s.ca
131 Michigan Ave., Point Edward • 519-491-1412
The Best of Yesterday and Today
GIFTWARE & UNIQUE HOME DÉCOR
FEATURING LADIES FASHION ACCESSORIES
Home of Just-A-Nuff Antiques
Tuesday-Friday 10 to 5 • Saturday 10 to 3
850 Colborne Street @ Exmouth Street
Northgate Plaza, Sarnia • 519-336-3838
online... free... almost as “priceless”
www.daytripping.ca
Congratulations.
Today is your day,
you’re off to great places!
You’re off and away.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?
Just tell yourself Duckie,
you’re really quite lucky.
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LOCAL
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FUN
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WRITERS WANTED!
(well, readers are wanted too!)
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12-6 2 6 • Sun 12-5
1644 London Rd on Sarnia’s “Golden Mile” (Across from John’s Restaurant)
Mar-Apr 2021 Remember, half the people you know are below average.
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Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
More to see and do in SARNIA... Notice the maps to show where you are
MI
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NY
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Also listed on our website!
Events are listed FREE for non-profit groups (space permitting).
DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM.
Also see Page 30 for our list of Weekly Farmers’ Markets
MARCH 2021
til Mar 26 Sweaburg Easter Charity Event - See Facebook or website www.jakemansmaplesyrup.com
til Mar 31 Delhi March Madness at Courtland Treasures 10-50% off 519-582-2929
til Mar 31 Waterford March Madness Sale at Allice St Antique Market 519-410-8821
6-27 Thames Centre Drive-thru Breakfasts - Saturdays (pre-order) www.kinsmenfanshawesugarbush.com
6-28 St. Marys Maple Pancake Brunch - Saturdays & Sundays (pre-order) www.mccullys.ca
Mr17-Ap4 Mt Brydges Cabin Fever Sale at Brickyard Antiques www.brickyardantiques.comt
APRIL 2021
23-24 Petrolia Town Wide Yard Sale www.visitpetrolia.ca
30-May2 St. George Spring Mineral Madness at Robert Hall www.roberthalloriginals.com
MAY 2021
MAY 14, 15 & 16 • Fri 4-8, Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2
In Rodney, West Lorne, Muirkirk & Palmyra
Call 519-785-2312 for more information
9 LOCATIONS • 3 PRIZE DRAWS
Natterjack Brewing Company
Tasty Sweets Cafe & Bakery
Cooks Metal Art & Signs
The Decorating Diva • Erie Gardens
Wild Goat Beach Club
Crazy 8 Barn & Garden
The Dented Can • The Muirkirk Edge
14-16 VARIOUS Spring Fling - at Rodney/West Lorne/Muirkirk/Palmyra shops 519-785-2312
JUNE 2021
5 Petrolia Pizzafest at Victoria Park www.visitpetrolia.ca
5 Springfield Nostalgia-Rama Antique Show & Classic Car Show 519-404-2177
Saturday Special Antique Show
Saturda
, June u
12
am to 4pm • $10 admission
2021 Sunday Market Season (Sundays only): Sunday, April 25
to Sunday, October 31• 8am to 4pm • $4 admisson, rain or shine
1 mile north off 401 exit 299, near G
Guelph • 1-877-763-1077 • www.aberfoyleantiquemarket.com
~ Non Profit Groups ~
Dealers at this
Special Saturday Show!
12 Aberfoyle Saturday Special Antique Show www.aberfoyleantiquemarket.com
july 2021
APRIL 2021
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Publishers note:
There’s a whole lot going on in S.W. Ontario eh?
Last year (before you-know-what) this list took up four full pages. Now we’re down to a
handful of events. That’s it folks! Our May-June 2020 issue would have listed over 113 Town
Wide Yard Sales in addition to hundreds of other events, but it wasn’t printed because of
you-know-what. Our fingers are crossed tightly for this year.
We can’t control that, so I may as well stop complaining. The sky will stop falling, events
will start to be a thing again and we’ll be very anxious to tell our readers about them, but
organizers will have to send us the information first. That’s a hint! If you organize an event,
big or small, send the information to the email address on the bottom of this list.
There is one Town Wide Yard Sale listed here and that’s a sign of spring if I ever saw one.
There are also many maple syrup farms on page 20 so please support them in one way or
another.
Thank you, Mark Moran
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
Unique Shops,
Stops and Websites
This pullout map appears in each issue of
Daytripping
Most, but not all, of our regular adversers are listed here.
Many more unique shops that rarely or never run larger adversements
in Daytripping can be found within these four pages.
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ABERFOYLE S-8
Aberfoyle Antique Market 519-763-1077
www.aberfoyle-antiques.com
AILSA CRAIG M-11
Home Hardware 519-293-3202
ALVINSTON I-13
Munro Apiaries 519-847-5333
www.munrohoney.com
AMHERSTBURG A-19
ARKONA I-11
AYLMER N-14
Aylmer & District Tourist Info. 519-773-3446
AYLMER-MALAHIDE Museum & Archives 519-773-9723
www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum
Elgin Feeds Country Store 519-773-8481
www.elginfeeds.com
Gay Lea Dairy Heritage Museum 888-773-2955
www.cec-dairymuseum.com
Mennonite Furniture Gallery 519-765-4386
www.mfgi.ca
Pinecroft Pottery & Gift Shop 519-773-3435
www.pinecroft.ca
Spicer’s Bakery 519-773-8404
www.spicersbakery.ca
The Wood Connection (Copenhagen) 519-773-9049
The Woodpecker Solid Wood Furniture 519-765-4771
BADEN P-9
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site 519-634-8444
www.castlekilbride.ca
BAYFIELD J-7
BEACHVILLE O-11
BELLE RIVER - ON THE LAKE D-17
Belle River - On the Lake Events & Info. 519-728-4624
www.belleriverbia.com
BENMILLER K-6
Benmiller Inn & Spa 1-800-265-1711
www.benmiller.ca
BIRR L-11
BLENHEIM H-17
BLYTH L-6
Blyth Festival Theatre 1-877-862-5984
www.blythfestival.com
BOTHWELL I-15
Joyce Farm Market (April thru Dec.) 519-494-6561
Parks Blueberries (March thru Dec.) 519-692-5373
www.parksblueberries.com
&
FARM MARKETS
on pages
BRANTFORD S-10
Bell Homestead National Historic Site 519-756-6220
www.bellhomestead.ca
Crossroads Trading Post 519-759-8960
Serenity Country Candles 519-753-6374
www.serenitycountrycandles.com
BRIGHT P-10
BRIGHTS GROVE G-11
Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643
www.galleryinthegrove.com
BROCKTON N-2
BROWNSVILLE O-13
BURLINGTON U-9
Tourism Burlington 877-499-9989
www.tourismburlington.com
BUXTON G-18
Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799
www.buxtonmuseum.com
CAINSVILLE S-11
CALEDONIA T-11
CAMBRIDGE R-9
McDougall Cottage Historic Site 519-624-8250
www.mcdougallcottage.ca
CAMLACHIE
CAMPBELLVILLE T-8
Antique Stained Glass Windows 905-854-2152
www.thestonehouse.ca
CAYUGA U-12
Ruthven Park National Historic Site 905-772-0560
www.ruthvenpark.ca
CHATHAM G-17
Chatham-Kent Tourism 800-561-6125
www.VisitCK.ca
Birdie’s Nest 519-354-4040
www.birdiesnestonline.com
Loads of Love Thrift Shop 519-352-0911
www.loadsoflove.ca
R. B. Fabrics 519-351-7693
www.rbfabrics.com
Roesch Meats 519-351-7711
www.rmeats.com
CLIFFORD O-4
COLCHESTER B-20
CLINTON K-7
Central Huron Tourism 1-866-695-3364
www.centralhuron.com
COPENHAGEN N-15
The Wood Connection (Aylmer) 519-773-9049
COTTAM D-19
COURTLAND P-13
Courtland Bakery 519-688-2023
Courtland Collectables 519-429-8566
Find us on Facebook
DASHWOOD K-9
DELAWARE L-13
John C Young Design (perennials) 519-652-2911
www.johncyoungdesign.com
Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Museum 519-264-2420
www.ltvca.ca/conservation-lands/ska-nah-doht-longwoods
DELHI Q-13
Courtland Treasures Antiques 519-582-2929
Find us on Facebook
DORCHESTER N-12
Ziggy’s Feathered Friends 519-268-0888
www.ziggysfeatheredfriends.com
DRESDEN G-15
Dresden BIA/Info & Events 519-683-4368
dresden.ca
Babcock Jewellers 519-683-2463
Gary’s Gallery Antiques 519-401-7322
Kentwood Gardens 519-683-4956
Kimberly’s One-of-a-Kind 519-437-8064
McKellar’s Flowers & Gifts 519-683-4368
Dresden Plate Quilt Shoppe 519-683-2300
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site 519-683-2978
www.uncletomscabin.org
Union Block Bakery Cafe 519-683-3000
DUBLIN M-8
DUNDAS T-10
Dundas Downtown BIA --
www.downtowndundas.ca
The Keeping Room 905-627-5880
EMBRO O-11
Workshop Supply 519-475-4947
www.workshopsupply.com
ERIEAU H-18
Information 519-676-8266
ESSEX C-19
Town of Essex
www.essex.ca
Canadian Transportation Museum 519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com
Earthly Elements 519-776-7111
Find us on Facebook
Essex Stained Glass 519-776-4577
www.essexstainedglass.com
Heritage Essex Railway Station 519-776-9800
www.essexrailwaystation.com
EXETER L-9
Quilt Kitchen 226-735-3676
www.thequiltkitchen.ca
FOREST H-11
Alton Farms Winery 519-899-2479
www.altonfarmsestatewinery.com
Forest BIA 519-786-4062
www.shopforest.ca
Forest Florist 519-786-2339
www.forestflorist.com
Williamson Farms Country Store 226-520-0144
www.williamsonfarms.ca
Our readers want to discover the most
Unique Shops,
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To Advertise in an Upcoming Issue,
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GLENCOE J-14
GODERICH J-5 (ALSO SEE BENMILLER)
GRAND BEND J-9
Pinedale Motor Inn 888-838-7463
www.pinedale.on.ca
Lambton Heritage Museum 519-243-2600
www.lambtonmuseums.ca
HAGERSVILLE T-12
HAMILTON U-10
HARRISTON O-4
Davies Antiques 519-338-2449
ddontario.com/daviesantiques/
HARROW B-20
Blimey’s British Store & Gift Shop 226-787-1244
www.blimeys.ca
Full Circle Thrift Shop 519-738-6202
Priscilla’s Presents 519-738-0001
www.priscillas-presents.com
The Old Milk Shed Antiques 519-738-3084
HENSALL L-8
ILDERTON L-11
INGERSOLL O-12
Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum 519-485-5510
www.ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum
Modern Hipster Antiques 519-859-7387
www.modernhipster.com
Patina’s Gifts of Art & Craft 519-485-6466
www.patinas.ca
IPPERWASH H-10
JARVIS S-13
Nice Old Stuff Antiques 519-587-2058
Find us on Facebook
KENT BRIDGE H-16
Kent Bridge Country Market 519-352-5226
www.kentbridgecountrymarket.com
Roesch Meats 519-351-7711
www.rmeats.com
KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATIONS H-10
Thunderbird Crafts Trading Post 519-786-4775
www.thunderbirdcrafts.com
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Priceville
Redickville
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Terra Nova
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Cookstown
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Laurel
Wilcox Preston Lake
16
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Mono Mills
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Brougham
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Damascus Grand
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Buttonville
Alton
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Palmerston
Marsville
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124 Snelgrove
North Perth
22
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Fergus
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Salem
29 Ospringe
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Glen Williams
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Glen Allan
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Donegal
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Georgetown
7 346
Toronto Islands
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19
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Limehouse
Huttonville
Yatton
21
Rockwood
Macton
Eramosa
7 Stewarttown
Norval
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Acton
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Monkton
Wallenstein
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Marden
Milverton
Millbank
Linwood
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Hornby
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Conestogo
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Brookville
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St. Clements
Bloomingdale
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32 Campbellville
Amulree
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7 Lowville
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CREEK
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Carlisle
Bronte
Shakespeare
33 70 Strabane
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Haysville
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Dundee
Westover
Roseville
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Waterdown
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Plattsville
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St. George
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Youngstown
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55 119
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Jerseyville
Lincoln
Virgil
Huntingford
Osborne Cors.
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po 2
11 17
Stoney
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Creek
Winona
Falkland
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33 Woodstock
Alberton
Eastwood
dc 30 33
O dc 104
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Embro
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16
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52
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Queenston
Kintore
Creditville
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6 16 8 hg 56
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Lewiston
Cainsville
Mount Hope
Grassie Beamsville
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65
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235
34
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Carluke
Fulton
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20 14
190 hg hg hg 12 Campden Jordan
Brantford Onondaga
Woodburn
Vineland
Niagara
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hg 55
Burford
Beachville
Oxford
Mt. Vernon
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Binbrook
Middleport
69
202
420
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40
Centre
Cathcart
St.
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222 17
Grand
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Smithville
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Harley
14
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216
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Caledonia
Ingersoll
Brant
Thorold
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Centre
Burtch
Caistorville
North Pelham
Foldens
New Durham
Bismarck
Fonthill
Niagara Chippawa
Holbrook
25 Scotland
Oakland
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Willow Grove
Empire Corners
Dorchester Putnam
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56
63
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Wilsonville
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dc 54 hg hg 36
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Fenwick
Falls
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Salford
Norwich
18 New Credit
York
Wellandport
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TORONTO
1)
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
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www.visitwindsoressex.com
1-800-265-3633
Lake Ontario
2)
Chatham-Kent Tourism
www.visitck.ca
9)
1-800-561-6125
NEW
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Niagara
YORK www.ontbluecoast.com
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1-800-265-0316
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www.visitmiddlesex.ca
519-434-7321
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www.elgintourist.com
1-877-GO-ELGIN
Tourism Oxford
www.tourismoxford.ca
519-539-9800 ext. 3355
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www.haldimandcounty.ca
1-800-863-9607
Tourism Hamilton
www.tourismhamilton.com
1-800-263-8590
Tourism Branord
www.discoverbranord.ca
1-800-265-6299
County of Brant Tourism
www.brant.ca
1-888-250-2296
Stoney
Straord Tourism
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www.visitstraord.ca
1-800-561-7926
Tourism Burlington
www.tourismburlington.com
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(See PAGE 3 I Index) d KINGSVILLE C-20
Can.Trans. Museum/Heritage Village 519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com
Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary 519-733-4034
www.jackminer.ca
KINTORE N-11
McRatterson’s Collectables & Antiques 519-283-9876
Find us on Facebook
KITCHENER R-8
Schneider Haus National Historic Site 519-742-7752
www.schneiderhaus.ca
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 519-748-1914
www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca
LAMBTON SHORES J-10
www.LambtonShores.ca 519-243-1400
LANGTON Q-14
LASALLETTE Q-13
LEAMINGTON D-20
A Stitch In Time 519-322-4690
Find us on Facebook • www.astitchintime.ca
Leamington Arts Centre 519-326-2711
www.leamingtonartscentre.com
Pelee Wings Nature Store 519-326-5193
www.peleewings.ca
LISTOWEL O-6
Knapp Shoes 519-291-4750
www.knappshoes.ca
Sprinrite Yarn Factory Outlet 519-291-3951
www.yarnfactoryoutlet.com
The Kitchen Cupboard & Ice Box 519-291-4777
www.shopkci.com
LONDON M-12 (INC. LAMBETH & HYDE PARK)
Visit Middlesex 519-434-7321
www.visitmiddlesex.ca
A & M Garden Centre 519-652-3539
www.amgardencentre.ca
Attic Books 519-432-7277
www.atticbooks.ca
Birdie’s Nest 226-663-7193
www.birdiesnestonline.com
Brydges Vintage & Collectibles 519-453-8993
Find us on Facebook and Instagram
Cardinal Books 519-854-0006
www.merebooks.com
East Park Golf Gardens 519-451-2950
www.eastparkgolf.com
Spicer’s Bakery 519-281-5438
www.spicersbakery.ca
The Bloomin’ Bog (near Ilderton) 519-666-0132
www.bloominbog.com
The Market at Western Fair District --
www.TheMarketWFD.com
LUCAN L-10
MEAFORD (EAST OF OWEN SOUND)
MELBOURNE K-13
MILDMAY N-3
MILLBANK O-7
Anna Mae’s Restaurant & Bakery 519-595-4407
www.annamaes.ca
Millbank Family Furniture 519-595-7105
www.millbankfamilyfurniture.ca
MILVERTON O-7
MITCHELL M-8
MOORETOWN E-13
Moore Museum 519-867-2020
www.mooremuseum.ca
MORPETH I-17
Crazy Eight Barn 519-674-2888
www.crazy8barn.com
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MOUNT BRYDGES K-13
Brickyard Antiques & Repurposed Things 519-282-0863
www.brickyardantiques.com
Sew Creative 519-264-2177
www.sewcreativequilting.ca
MOUNT PLEASANT R-11
WIndmill Country Market 519-484-9955
www.thewindmill.ca
NAIRN K-11
NEUSTADT N-3
NEW HAMBURG P-9
NEW SARUM N-14
New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101
www.newsarum.com
NEWTON O-7
E&E’s Cloth & Creations 519-595-8569
www.eandeclothandcreations.com
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE Y-10
NIXON R-13
NORTH BUXTON C-18
Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799
www.buxtonmuseum.com
NORWICH Q-12
Our Gift Shoppe 519-863-2380
Find us on Facebook
OIL SPRINGS H-14
PAISLEY M-1
PALMYRA J-16
PARIS R-10
Chocolate Sensations 519-442-1616
www.chocolatesensations.ca
John M. Hall House of Linens 519-442-4242
www.johnmhall.ca
Mary Maxim 888-442-2266
www.marymaximretail.ca
The Peddlar 519-802-8199
www.thepeddlar.com
PARKHILL J-10
PELEE ISLAND E-20
PETERSBURG Q-9
Brian Greer Tin Ceilings 519-743-9710
www.tinceiling.com
PETROLIA H-13
www.VisitPetrolia.ca
Country Yarns 519-882-8740
www.country-yarns.com
Grays Flowers & Gifts 519-882-1330
Olde Post Office Shoppe 519-882-0747
www.petroliaenterprises.ca
Petrolia Mercantile & Tea 519-882-0238
www.facebook.com/petrolia.mercantile
The Stitcharie 519-882-3454
www.stitcharie.com
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 800-717-7694
www.thevpp.ca
POINT EDWARD F-12 (ALSO SEE SARNIA)
Buttons & Bows 519-491-1412
www.buttons-and-bows.ca
Kind Decor 519-381-5165
www.kinddecor.ca
Village of Point Edward 519-337-3021
www.villageofpointedward.com
PORT BRUCE N-14
PORT BURWELL O-15
HMSC OJIBWA Museum of Naval History 519-633-7641
www.projectojibwa.ca
PORT DOVER S-14
Port Dover Tourist Information 519-583-1314
www.portdover.ca
Erie Beach Hotel 519-583-1391
www.eriebeachhotel.com
PORT FRANKS I-10
Lambton Shores --
www.lambtonshores.ca
PORT ROWAN Q-15
Frannie’s Attic Antiques 519-410-4861
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
Twin’s Ice Cream (May-Oct) 519-586-7994
PORT STANLEY M-15
Inn on the Harbour 519-782-7623
www.innontheharbour.net
Mackie’s On The Beach 519-782-4390
Port Stanley Festival Theatre 519-782-4353
www.portstanleytheatre.ca
Port Stanley Terminal Rail 519-782-3730
www.pstr.on.ca
PRINCETON Q-11
REECES CORNERS H-12
RIDGETOWN I-16
Ridge House Museum 519-360-1998
www.chatham-kent.ca/ridgehousemuseum
RUTHVEN D-20
ST. CLEMENTS P-8
In Season Home & Garden 519-218-2188
www.in-season.ca
ST. GEORGE S-10
Robert Hall Originals Rock Shop/Pewter Studio 800-360-2813
www.roberthalloriginals.com
ST. JACOBS Q-7
Market Road Antiques 519-746-1999
www.stjacobs.com
ST. MARYS N-10
ST. THOMAS M-14
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre 519-631-4040
www.stepac.ca
Antiques on the Side 519-633-8190
Find us on Facebook
Berry Hill Limited 519-631-0480
www.berryhilllimited.com
Briwood Farm Market 519-633-9691
www.briwoodfarmmarket.com
Canadale Nurseries Ltd. 519-631-7264
www.canadale.com
Elgin County Heritage Centre 519-631-1460
www.elgin-county.ca
Elgin Military Museum 519-633-7641
www.theelginmilitarymuseum.ca
Medlyn Stained Glass & Jewellery Studio 519-633-3773
www.medlynstudio.com
New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101
www.newsarum.com
Spicer’s Bakery 519-207-1740
www.spicersbakery.ca
The Eclectic Lady (Functional Vintage) 226-777-4284
Find us on Facebook
The Rusty Sign Shop 519-633-1043
Find us on Facebook and Instagram
ST. WILLIAMS R-15
SARNIA F-12 (ALSO SEE POINT EDWARD & BRIGHT’S GROVE)
Sarnia Tourism Information 800-265-0316
www.ontbluecoast.com
Duc D’Orleans II Cruise Ship 519-337-5152
www.ducdorleans.com
Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643
www.galleryinthegrove.com
Imperial Theatre 877-344-7469
www.imperialtheatre.net
Lawrence House Centre for the Arts 519-337-0507
www.lawrencehouse.ca
Local Motif & Just-A-Nuff Antiques 519-336-3838
Find us on Facebook
Sipkens Garden Centre & Gifts 519-542-8353
www.sipkensnurseries.com
Stones ‘N Bones Museum 519-336-2100
www.stonesnbones.ca
SEAFORTH L-7
SELKIRK U-14
SHAKESPEARE O-9
Best Little Pork Shoppe 519-625-8194
www.porkshoppe.com
The Quilt Place 519-625-8435
www.thequiltplace.ca
SHEDDEN L-14
SIMCOE R-13
The Rustic Feather Barntique 519-420-9662
www.rusticfeatherbarntique.ca
SOMBRA E-14
SOUTHAMPTON K-1
SPARTA N-14
Anything Used & Sparta Country Candles 519-775-0054
www.spartacandles.com
SPRINGFIELD N-13
STRATFORD N-9
Ye Olde Fabric Shoppe 519-273-5773
www.yeoldefabricshoppe.com
STRATHROY K-12
ABQ Sewing 519-914-0523
www.amongbrendasquilts.com
Doug & Marion’s Bike Sales & Repairs 519-245-9923
www.dougandmarionsbikes.com
Elly Boersema Natural Health Foods 519-245-0556
Hamilton’s Bakery 519-245-0741
www.hamiltonsbakery.ca
TAVISTOCK O-9
TALBOTVILLE M-13
TECUMSEH C-17
THAMESVILLE H-15
Laurie Clark’s Floral Designs/Antiques 519-692-5519
THEDFORD I-10
Twin Pines Orchards 519-296-5556
www.twinpinesorchards.com
THORNDALE N-11
TILBURY E-18
Katherine’s Bed & Breakfast 519-682-3706
www.bbcanada.com/3088.html
TILLSONBURG P-13
Annandale National Historic Site 519-842-2294
www.tillsonburg.ca
Coyles Country Store 800-559-7350
www.coylescountrystore.com
The Rustic Garage 519-688-7773
www.therusticgarage.com
Tillsonburg Antiques Plus 519-688-7770
www.antiquesincanada.com
Urban Wheel Market/Boutique/Cafe 519-788-9448
www.urbanwheel.ca
TIVERTON L-1
TROY S-10
UNION M-15
VANESSA R-12
VITTORIA R-14
Kernal Peanuts 519-426-9222
www.kernalpeanuts.com
The Good Bread Company 519-428-1300
www.goodbreadcompany.ca
WALKERTON N-2
WALLACEBURG F-15
Wallaceburg Museum 519-627-8962
www.wallaceburgmuseum.ca
WALLACETOWN L-15
Backus-Page House Museum 519-762-3072
www.backuspagehouse.ca
WATERFORD R-13
Alice Street Antiques 519-427-7312
Find us on Facebook
Chambers Pure Maple Products 519-443-8561
Find us on Facebook
C.J.’s Antiques 519-443-4197
www.cjsantiques.com
Waterford Antique Market 519-443-4064
www.waterfordantiquemarket.com
WATERLOO Q-8 (SEE ALSO KITCHENER)
WATFORD I-12
WELLESLEY P-8
WHEATLEY E-19
Briar Patch Studio 519-916-2407
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
WINDHAM CENTRE Q-13
Caresa Antiques 519-443-5856
WINDSOR B-17
WINGHAM M-5
WOODSTOCK P-11
Country Patchworks 519-537-8753
www.countrypatchworks.ca
WYOMING H-12
Lambton County Archives 519-845-5426
www.lambtonmuseums.ca/archives
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The pickle jar sat on the floor beside the
dresser in my parents’ bedroom. When he
got ready for bed, Dad would empty his
pockets and toss his coins into the jar. As
they were dropped into the almost empty
jar, they landed with a merry jingle. Then
the tones gradually muted to a dull thud as
the jar was filled. I used to admire the copper
and silver circles that glinted like a pirate’s
treasure when the sun poured through the
bedroom window.
When the jar was filled, Dad would sit at
the kitchen table and roll the coins before
taking them to the bank. Taking the coins
to the bank was always a big production.
Stacked neatly in a small cardboard box, the
coins were placed between Dad and me on
the seat of his old truck.
Each and every time, as we drove to the
bank, Dad would look at me hopefully.
“Those coins are going to keep you out of
the textile mill, son. You’re going to do better
than me. This town’s not going to hold you
back.” Also, each and every time, as he slid
the box of rolled coins across the counter at
the bank toward the cashier, he would grin
proudly. ”These are for my son’s college
fund. He’ll never work at the mill all his life
like me.”
We would celebrate each deposit by
stopping for an ice cream. When the clerk
handed Dad his change, he'd show me the
few coins nestled in his palm. “When we get
home, we’ll start filling the jar again.”
He always let me drop the first coins into
the jar. As they rattled around with a happy
jingle, we grinned at each other. “You’ll get
to college on pennies, nickels, dimes and
quarters,” he said. “But you’ll get there.”
The years passed, and I finished college
and took a job in another town. Once, while
visiting my parents, I used the phone in
their bedroom, and noticed that the pickle
jar was gone. It had served its purpose and
been removed. A lump rose in my throat
as I stared at the spot where the jar had
always stood.
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The Pickle Jar
My dad was a man of few words, and never
lectured me on the values of determination,
perseverance, and faith. The pickle jar taught
me all these virtues far more eloquently than
the most flowery of words could have done.
When I married, I told my wife Susan about
the significant part the pickle jar had played
in my life. In my mind, it defined, more than
anything else, how much my dad had loved
me. No matter how rough things got, Dad
continued to drop coins into the jar. Even the
summer Dad got laid off, and Mama served
dried beans several times a week, not a dime
was taken from the jar. To the contrary, as Dad
looked across the table at me, pouring ketchup
over my beans to make them more palatable,
he became more determined than ever to
make a way out for me. “When you finish
college, Son,” he told me, his eyes glistening,
“You’ll never have to eat beans again ... unless
you want to.”
The first Christmas after our daughter
Jessica was born, we spent the holiday with
my parents. After dinner, Mom and Dad sat
next to each other on the sofa, taking turns
cuddling their first grandchild. Jessica began
to whimper softly, and Susan took her from
Dad’s arms. “She probably needs to be
changed,” she said, carrying the baby into my
parents’ bedroom to diaper her. When Susan
came back into the living room, there was a
strange mist in her eyes. She handed Jessica
back to Dad before taking my hand and
leading me into the room. “Look,” she said
softly, her eyes directing me to a spot on the
floor beside the dresser. To my amazement,
there, as if it had never been removed, stood
the old pickle jar, the bottom already covered
with coins. I walked over to the pickle jar, dug
down into my pocket, and pulled out a fistful
of coins.
With a gamut of emotions choking me, I
dropped the coins into the jar. I looked up and
saw that Dad, carrying Jessica, had slipped
quietly into the room. Our eyes locked, and I
knew he was feeling the same emotions I felt.
Neither one of us could speak.
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Abandoned, Sad Homes
By Laurie BurrowsBreakey, Southampton
As I travel through the country side
my eye always settles on old tumbled
down homes abandoned to suffer
on alone through the seasons. Spring
rains, summer heat and thunderstorms;
autumn’s calm before the wrath of
winter’s harsh gales and freezing
temperatures. The shingles wither and
blow off the roofs, allowing snow to
melt and water to run undeterred onto
the rafters destroying the plaster of the
ceilings, the wood of the floors, puddling
down into the moldy dark basements.
The exterior having long ago submitted
to the neglect and absenteeism of the
human touch. Even the raccoon family
and the squirrel clan have to move out;
the bats, daytime inhabitants of the
chimney take off to parts unknown.
Rot takes over and these noble, and
sometimes humble, old dwellings finally
creak and groan tumbling down to the
earth where they once began life. A life,
full of promise, for all those who sheltered
under the roof. Laughter and love, the
patter of little feet, a sense of well-being
and prosperity, all that was necessary to
complete a happy family. Then the day
of tears came, the laughter stopped and
angry voices echoed throughout, doom
and gloom, until the door slammed
shut for the last time on vacant, empty
rooms. The untold stories forever lost in
the silence of the debris.
The farm I grew up on, offered an
unlimited area in which to roam and
develop my vivid imagination. It was on
one of these rambles, accompanied by
three of my friends, that we came across
a deserted cottage down by the river
bordering my father’s property. We were
very intrigued, walking up the unkept
lane way, whispering to one another
about the mysteries this apparently
abandoned building might hold inside.
My active imagination, and that of my
companions, developed a complete story
of murder and chaos. We crept around
the outside peering into the dust furred
window panes and tried to open the
obviously locked door. Then someone
shouted that the cellar door was open!
We all scrambled to the entrance and
down a series of steps to an earthen
floor and the looming darkness of a
subterranean area beneath the cottage.
A narrow staircase led up to a closed
door that we assumed would be the
entrance to the upstairs. There was no
hesitation with any of us, as I turned the
knob and the door creaked open into
a tiny kitchen. Cupboard doors swung
on loose hinges displaying shelves of
emptiness. The next room we believed
to be the living room, a broken chair
overturned onto a rug wafting of mold
and mildew. However this room also
held a ladder leaning against
what looked to be a loft.
Much discussion flew about
the empty hollowness, as to
which one of us would climb
that ladder and investigate
the loft. My curiosity was
brimming over and I
advanced up the ladder with
great deliberation. A small
window at the peak of the
roof let the spring sunshine
filter into the musty area
displaying a tattered mattress
and a wooden leg.
“Let’s get out of here, girls!”
I gasped slipping down the
ladder with the wooden leg
in my grasp. One of the group unlocked
and opened the door to the outside world
of bright sun and fresh air. We all stood
just outside that door and examined the
leg, conjuring up story after unfound
story about who the wooden contraption
belonged to. Forever after the lonely little
cottage by the river’s edge became “The
Wooden Leg House.” We never solved
the many questions we had swirling in
our minds; to this day I don’t know who
owned the place. We returned to it many
times and always found it in the same
sad, abandoned state.
That was the beginning of my
fascination with abandoned homes.
Last spring on a Sunday drive with my
husband, I mentioned the old house high
on a hill overlooking the road to Paisley.
There was no lane way to its distant lure
but a tractor trail existed off the road
and through the field and since I was
driving, I cautiously began the trek to its
lonely site, much to the chagrin of my
passenger and protector of the vehicle.
As we approached, a large vulture
perched on the chimney, and another on
the roof took flight and hovered in the
distance. Robert snapped them on his
cell phone as they took off. I carefully
turned a three-pointer, heading back the
way we’d travelled, stopped the car and
proceeded to get out.
“You aren’t going in there, are you?”
The question from Robert hung in the air
as I nodded my head.
“Just for a second,” I said. With his
phone in hand I advanced toward the
trees fortressing this huge, old, tumbleddown
home. I tried many times to
penetrate the tree limbs but I discovered
that they were all black locust sporting
nasty, long thorns. Finally I found an
area that I could get a closer look and
took a couple of photos. I assumed it was
the veranda I had in my sights looking
out over the fields to the west. What a
magnificent view this family once had.
Sadness engulfed me as I felt the loss of
this once majestic old home crumbling
before me. Knowing that it was far too
dangerous to venture closer, I carefully
stepped back through the barbed, black
locust and returned to the car.
In the summer, that old home on the
hill with its tall chimneys, disappears in
the camouflage of the locust trees in leaf.
I wish I could return to smell their orchidshaped
blossoms, scenting the air with
a perfume sweeter than honey suckle.
This winter as we journeyed south on #3,
I looked up on the hill, seeing through
the limbs of the leaf bare locust trees. I
could not see the chimneys and realized
that the old girl had finally succumbed
and fallen completely down. A house no
more, a home that used to be.
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Eagles may soar, but weasels don’t get sucked into jet engines.
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You can start anywhere you like of course, plan your own trip and stay overnight!
Have A Nice Flight!
Actual Announcements by Flight Attendants & Pilots
(as told by passengers)
• “Smoking in the lavatories is prohibited. Any person caught smoking in
the lavatories will be asked to leave the plane immediately.”
• From the pilot, “Folks, we have reached our cruising altitude now, so I am
going to switch the seat belt sign off. Feel free to move about as you wish,
but please stay inside the plane till we land ... it’s a bit cold outside, and if
you walk on the wings it affects the flight pattern.”
• “Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but
they’ll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and remember,
nobody loves you, or your money, more than our airline.”
• “As you exit the plane, please make sure you have all your belongings.
Anything left will be distributed among the flight attendants. Please don’t
leave children or spouses.”
• Heard just after a very hard landing, the flight attendant came on the
intercom and said, “That was quite a bump and I know what y’all are
thinking. I’m here to tell you it wasn’t the airline’s fault and it wasn’t the
pilot’s fault... it was the asphalt!”
• Another flight attendant’s comment on a less than perfect landing: “We
ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the
terminal.”
• An airline pilot wrote that on a particular flight, he had landed the plane
really hard. Their policy required the first officer to stand at the door while
passengers exited, smile, and say “Thanks for flying XYZ airline.” He said
that in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers
in the eye, thinking someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone
had gotten off except for a little old lady. She said, “Sonny, can I ask
you a question?” The pilot said, “Sure Ma’am, what is it?” And the little old
lady said, “Did we land or were we shot down?”
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Lush Gardens on the Ausable River
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Around the World
INDIA - The sisters and female
cousins of an Indian bride steal the
groom’s shoes and demand
ransom for their safe return.
CHINA - Bridesmaids create a
series of challenges for the groom
(and sometimes groomsmen)
called “wedding door games,” in
order for him to prove his
worthiness. Then he has to pay the
girls will envelopes full of money.
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One Liners
A recent study has found
that women who carry a
little extra weight live longer
than men who mention it.
NIGER - At the reception in the
desert, a real camel is expected to
perform a dance to a rythmic
drumbeat, while surrounded by
the wedding guests.
CUBA - Every man that dances
with the bride at the reception
must pin money to her dress, to
help the couple pay for wedding
and honeymoon expenses.
GREECE - Tradition states that the
names of single bridesmaids (and
sometimes friends and relatives) are
written on the bottom of the bride’s
shoe. After the reception, the shoe is
examined and those whose names
have worn off are said to be next in
line for marriage.
A.
Know Your Swans!
B.
C.
A. Tundra Swans - Tundra swans are known for their high-pitched,
OO-OO-OO call. This call has also been compared to a goose-like honking.
B. Trumpeter Swans - Trumpeter swans have a very loud, resonant and
unmistakable trumpet-like call.
C. Mute Swans - Despite their name, these swans do in fact make grunts,
snorts and whistle that are very distinctive to these birds.
Look for Tundra Swans behind the Lambton Heritage Museum in early spring
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The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Mar-Apr 2021

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A computer once
beat me at chess,
but it was no match
for me at kick boxing.
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said this when he used his blind eye to look through his
telescope. This way he could avoid signals from his superior,
whom he didn’t always agree with. Apparently he wasn’t
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Daytripping in a Strange Time
By Jan Fisher, Kingsville
Since we were not having a family
gathering for Thanksgiving due to
Covid-19, and since we were celebrating
our 43rd wedding anniversary, my
husband and I decided to go daytripping
in nearby counties. When we retired in
Kingsville (almost two years ago), we
discovered Daytripping magazine. I had
been compiling
a mental list of
places I would like
to visit. Now we
had our chance.
Knowing that
the areas we were
going to travel in
had a low number
of Covid cases,
we felt quite
comfortable in
venturing out. Our
goal was to drive
smaller highways
and roads, stop in
small towns and enjoy the colours of
fall. First stop was the Williams Street
Cafe in Chatham. NIce setting and very
good coffee. A brief walk around the
downtown area and we realized that we
would have to return another time to
spend an afternoon here.
After a lovely quiet drive up Highway
40, we skirted around Sarnia (detours)
and (after getting lost on another
detour) settled in at Skeeter Barlow’s for
lunch. Skeeters has a beautiful spot on
Lake Huron. I recommend the Chicken
Fajita sandwich!
As we drove up Highway 7 and
21, I was a bit disappointed in that I
expected to be driving along the lake
but we did not see much of it here. I
guess everyone who knows Bayfield
stops here. The shop-lined main street
has unique offerings—local shops and
good restaurants. I challenge you to visit
Bayfield and not buy anything!
Late in the day, we arrived at our
destination of Goderich. We
took a King Suite at the new
Comfort Inn and Suites which
is very central to the town
square. This was our first visit
to Goderich. The town square is
very unique in its layout with the
formidable looking Courthouse
in the centre surrounded by
restaurants and shops which
are separated by North St., East
St., South St., and West St.
Make sure you pick up a
Goderich Visitor Guide to learn
about the history of the design
and many other interesting
features of the area. I decided to read
the latest issue of Daytripping to a
Viking that I met in Harbour Park.
Breakfast at West Street Willy’s
(which had been featured on “You Gotta
Eat Here!”) was followed by a browse
through The Book Peddlar, a Daytripper
advertiser. Unfortunately, we spent too
much time at these places
so by the time we got to
the last Saturday Market
of the year, there was
not much left. I did get
an interesting sauce for
the Christmas turkey—
Cranberry Tequila Pepper
Jelly. Gotta love Farmer’s
Markets!
Goderich has a lot to
offer to tourists. It was
lovely to visit in the fall
and would be wonderful
in the summer. Beaches,
trails, history, shopping,
good restaurants (best meal at the Park
House) and more. We were impressed
with the adherence to regulations
regarding Covid-19 that we saw all
through the town. Everyone wore
masks, stores had limits for shoppers
and cleaning was evident. My husband
and I never felt uncomfortable during
our stay.
Our two day visit was up. Back to the
road toward Clinton to see the radar
antenna and murals on the sides of
some buildings. It was Sunday so stores
were closed so we just walked a bit and
looked in storefronts.
Highway #4 brought us kilometres
of spectacular fall colour in the forests
and along the road. I think the trees are
showing off before they become barren
for the winter!
A few pit stops for coffee and, of
course, washrooms kept us going until
we arrived in Strathroy with grumbling
tummies. Luckily, a local woman
directed us to Roy’s
Restaurant. Once again
we had to maneuver
through a detour but
we landed right on the
restaurant’s doorstep.
Roy completely satisfied
us with breakfast for
lunch—we’ll eat breakfast
anytime!
My last Go To was
Parks Blueberries in
Thamesville. The baked
goods looked sumptuous
and the turkey dinner
being served smelled
delicious.
Our Thanksgiving/Anniversary trip
opened our eyes to some of the many
wonderful places there are to visit
while still staying close to home. We
have found new
towns to explore
and recommend
to friends and
neighbours.
Next time my
husband and I
will try another
set of roads to
travel on.
As we reflected on the trip, I started
the laundry. There were a few items to
be washed that will always remind us of
this particular year: our masks!
Mar-Apr 2021 If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
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Featuring over 18 varieties of homemade pies
& many other homemade goodies including
bread, tarts, muffins, cookies & cheesecake.
All items are baked fresh daily.
Gluten free baking now available!
Store Mon–Sat 7am–7pm
Dining Room Mon-Sat 11 am-7pm
(Tables available on a first come first serve basis).
Call 519-595-4407 or 519-616-0466
Enjoy the scenic drive to Millbank, we would love to serve you!
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Mmm... Meatloaf
Meatloaf is definitely on the list of our highly valued
Comfort Foods. These foods are our personal food items that
have a nostalgic or sentimental appeal. They give us a sense
of wellbeing and are often associated with our childhood or
shared family moments. Enjoy your time with one
another and these family-endorsed meatloaf recipes.
Old-Fashioned Glazed Meatloaf
This deliciously different loaf is well worth any extra effort it may take. The soft
crumbled bread (instead of dry breadcrumbs) makes this loaf tender and moist. Some
claim the grated cheese is the charm. The grated carrot adds colour and that
all-important nutrient, beta-carotene. We can assure you that if you avoid making
ANY substitutions, you may have found your favourite meatloaf recipe.
MEATLOAF:
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 slices fresh bread, crumbled
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup raw carrots, shredded
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 lbs. lean ground beef
Mix together eggs, milk, salt,
pepper and bread. Add onions,
carrots, cheese and meat; mix
well. Lightly grease a 9 x 5 inch
loaf pan and add mixture.
Crock Pot Meatloaf
This has actually become a family fave. It is delicious
when served warm and the leftover slices (if you have
any) make for delicious sandwiches. Enjoy!
2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cups onion, minced
1 cup mushrooms, diced
1 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup, bbq sauce or chili sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
Combine glaze ingredients and spread
over loaf. Bake at 350 degrees F from 1 to
1.5 hours. Allow to stand about 10 minutes.
Run a knife around the edges and remove
from pan. Slice. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
VARIATION: If desired, use a combination
of ground beef, veal, pork, turkey or
chicken.
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Glaze Ingredients-blend together:
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
In a large bowl, add ground beef and then all the other ingredients. Mix well. Tear
off a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the entire bottom of slow
cooker and up both sides, all the way up and hanging over the top of slow cooker.
Spray the bottom of foil with cooking spray. Shape beef mixture into a loaf and
place inside crock pot. Cover and cook for 7 hours on low setting or 3.5 hours on
high. One hour prior to loaf being done, add one half of the glaze to top of loaf,
reserving the other half for the dinner table (or for leftovers). NOTE: Use the
tinfoil to lift the meat loaf from cooker. Let rest for 10 minutes prior to slicing and
enjoying. Makes 6 to 8 servings. We sure hope you have some leftovers for
sandwiches!
South of the Border Turkey Meatloaf
2 lbs. lean ground turkey
1 (19 oz) can black beans, rinsed,
drained and diced
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped
jalapeño pepper (optional)
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup salsa (for topping)
Combine all ingredients, except salsa. Mix well. Spread in prepared 8 x 5 inch
baking pan. Top with 1/2 cup salsa. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for
60 to 70 minutes or until thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Allow to cool for 5
to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Meat Loaf Tips
& Substitutions:
• Add cheese into the mixture or even on top.
• Use a zip bag if you’d rather not mix by hand.
• Use regular/coarse/medium beef for more moisture.
• Add 1/3 cup of liquid for moisture - such as broth, wine, dark beer, veggie juice.
• Add grated or even cooked & mashed potatoes when mixing up the meat.
• Make individual servings in a muffin tin (be careful, they cook much faster).
• If recipe calls for 3 pieces of bread, you can sub 3/4 cup quick oats.
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Baking, Local Meats, Preserves and Seasonal Produce
McCully’s Annual Maple Pancake Brunch
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS IN MARCH
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March hours: Friday 10-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-5
As our battalion moved through Italy
we all began to realize something. We
might be at war with Italy, but the Italian
people weren’t at war with us.
The poor, the farmers, the regular
people greeted us with hospitality, even
joy. They had suffered under Mussolini’s
rule and the pact with the Nazis. Most
were raggedly dressed and hungry.
We traveled north, often not knowing
exactly where we were. Most of the
men knew not one word of Italian and
of course had never visited before the
war.
People made their intentions known
through their gestures and actions. We
had not had much action, at this point
in the war even the soldiers just wanted
it to be over, to have peace and return to
their families, maybe they always had.
We stopped outside a village one
night. We had had mail the day before
including care packages from home.
Coffee, cookies, toothpaste, soap, so
many luxuries, including of course, a
bar of chocolate. I tried to make mine
last as long as possible, eating only one
square each day.
By Vicki Hornick, Tilbury
4074 Perth Line #9
St Marys ON
7
McCully’s Hill Farm
Elginfield Rd.
London
A Soldier’s Memory
As we set camp for the night the local
children gathered round out of curiosity
and in the hopes of a treat. They didn’t
beg, they smiled and waved shyly while
they watched us with hungry eyes set in
too thin faces.
When I offered the almost whole
chocolate bar, the children were as
reluctant as they were eager to take
it. They had nothing to trade. Still I
pressed it into the hands of the eldest,
who divided it equally to the younger
children.
They all smiled as they ate and called
“graci” before running home. I smiled,
thinking their happiness was payment
enough for the treat.
That night I went to sleep not
expecting to see the children again as
we would be moving out in the morning.
Instead when I awoke I was greeted to
the sight of all the children waiting with
bright eyes and smiles and arms full of
roses to present to me.
Author’s Note: A Solder’s Memory is
something told me years ago and I have
never forgotten so I thought others would
also be touched by it as well.
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ST. MARYS Queen St. Wildwood
118
119
Conservation
Area
Ingersoll
• Quilting Cottons t
tons
• Supplies plie
s • Books
oks
• Patterns • Stencils n • Custom t
Quilts
WE ARE OPEN
Contact us for
in store shopping.
Porch pickup and
mail order available.
OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10-5
3991 Perth Rd. 107 • SHAKESPEARE
(1 block South of lights off Hwy. 7/8)
www.thequiltplace.ca
519-625-8435
www.tinceiling.com
OPEN YEAR ROUND!
IN -STORE BAKERY,
GIFT SHOP & more
•SmokedPorkProducts•
Products • Ribs
• Old Fashioned Sausage • Bacon
• Free-range, drug-free Poultry
519-625-8194
ONLY
LOCAL MEATS
#2146 Highway 7 & 8, Shakespeare, ON, N0B 2P0
OPEN DAILY 10-5
www.porkshoppe.com
Please Note:
Our hours may
vary depending
on the Covid-19
Colour Response.
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS!
Celebrate our local history throughout the years
and share your stories with us!
Come see the large assortment of historical items
and photographs on display from
the Tavistock Historical Society.
Featuring traditional recipes like pigtails,
rolled stuffed ribs, slow roasted turkey & beef,
home-cooked meals and all day breakfast.
MAPLE MARCH
Join us every Saturday in March for homemade Yeast
Donuts with maple syrup for dipping.
GENERAL STORE
Come check out our new General Store
with homemade preserves, frozen family sized meals,
frozen individual entrees and gift items.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Enjoy Patrick’s Day and Easter meals
for dine-in or takeout.
More information can be found
on our website or by phone.
For daily special
updates, like us
on Facebook or
follow us on
Instagram.
Official Caterers of
the Walter’s Family
Dinner Theatre
Historical Pictures
& Artifacts from
the Tavistock Area
33 Woodstock St S, Tavistock • quehlsrestaurant.com • 519-655-2835
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HOURS
Wednesday to
Sunday:
9 am − 2 pm and
4 pm − 7 pm
Closed
Monday and
Tuesday
Pre-Made
Heat and Serve
Meals Available
BREAKFAST
Served All Day!

Graham Rd.
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
MAPLE
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8
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3
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ALDRED MAPLE PRODUCTS
• Maple Syrup
• Maple Beeswax Candles
• Other Maple Related Products
15677 Dunborough Rd., West Lorne
(Minutes off Hwy. #2 or the 401) 519-287-5012
PALMER'S MAPLE SYRUP
Producing Quality Pure Maple Syrup
since 1955
We’re open this year for curbside pick up -
519-769-0007 or syrupman00@gmail.com
Thank you supporting local small
business ~ from our family to yours!
RR #1 Port Stanley • 34308 Lake Line
519-769-0007 • 519-769-2245
16
76
Scotch Line
Fingal Line
Iona Rd
14
Aldred Maple
Products
McMurdy Line
WEST LORNE
Lake Line
16 20
Burwell Rd
2
Jones Rd
✗
34308 Lake Line
Palmer’s Maple Syrup
✗
Bush Line
5
Scotch Line
Simpson Rd.
Dunborough Rd.
GLENCOE
401
Union Rd
Hunter Line
Boxall Rd
Lake Line
PORT ☛
STANLEY
6
KINSMEN FANSHAWE
SUGAR BUSH MAPLE FESTIVAL
This year will look a lot different - there won’t be inside dining or sugar bush tours.
However, all is not lost!
We will be doing drive-thru breakfasts and syrup sales
every Saturday in March from 9 am to 1 pm
You book a time to come pick up your pancake meals and syrup!
This fundraiser is our largest and we can
still help our community with your help!
Please book your pick up time online at
www.kinsmenfanshawesugarbush.com
Syrup also available for purchase on the website
and at Ace Hardware in Thorndale.
21201-c Lakeside Drive, Thames Centre
For more information: 519-461-1073
With your help we can once again plan to “Support our Communities Greatest Needs.”
Prospect Hill Rd
Medway Rd
Thorndale Rd
28
Lakeside Dr
✗
Rebecca Rd
Kinsmen Fanshawe
Sugar Bush
21201-c Lakeside Dr.
27
28
Thorndale
Robbins Hill Rd
Nissouri Rd
Fairview Rd
Wyton Dr
3
RODGERS
MAPLE SYRUP
• Maple Syrup • Fudge • Maple Butter
Open 7 Days A Week,
year round for sales of
maple syrup and maple butter
36500 & 36435 Lake Line, Port Stanley
519-782-3904 or 519-782-4662
✗
Scotch Line
Lake Line
PORT
STANLEY
36500 Lake Line
Rodgers Family Maple Syrup Farms
4
7
McCULLY’S HILL FARM
Maple Syrup and Maple Products
Baking, Local Meats, Preserves and Seasonal Produce
McCully’s Annual Maple Pancake Brunch
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS IN MARCH
Brunch is preorder/take out only this year. Call or
email mccullyshill@gmail.com to book a time.
Portion of funds raised goes to community groups.
ST.MARYS • 519-284-2564 • www.mccullys.ca
March hours: Friday 10-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-5
4074 Perth Line #9
St Marys ON
7
McCully’s Hill Farm
Elginfield Rd.
London
7
9
✗
Stratford
Queen St. Wildwood
ST. MARYS 118
119
Conservation
Area
Ingersoll
4
FORT ROSE MAPLE COMPANY
Maple Syrup, Maple Butter, Maple Sugar
Store Open 7 Days a Week 9 to 5
New This Year - ONLINE STORE!
Order online for pickup or have it shipped.
Check website for updates on Pancakes & Sugar Bush Tours
RR #5 Parkhill, 2 miles west of Nairn off County Rd. #17,
from #402 Exit 81 Centre Road, 2 miles off Hwy. #81 & 2 miles off
County Rd. #19, turn on Coldstream Rd., follow signs. 27382 Coldstream Rd.
519-232-9041 • www.fortrose.ca
Elginfield Rd.
81
PARKHILL
17
7
Centre Rd
81
Nairn Rd
Springbank Rd
Coldstream Rd
Elginfield Rd.
17
✗
7
Fort Rose Rd
27382 Coldstream Rd.
Fort Rose Maple Company
8
JAKEMAN'S MAPLE PRODUCTS
Gift Shop Open Year Round!
Monday-Friday 8 to 4:30, Closed Weekends & Holidays
Easter Charity Event!
For info & updates see our Facebook Page.
Preorders until March 26 and pickup
at our Gift Shop on April 2.
Hwy. 401, Exit 230 South • Sweaburg 1-800-382-9795
Watch for signs on 401 near Woodstock or 519-539-1366
www.jakemansmaplesyrup.com info@themaplestore.com
454414 Trillium Line
Jakeman’s Maple Products
The Maple Store 401
WOODSTOCK
Macdonald-Cartier Freeway
Curry Rd
6
Foldens
Sweaburg Rd
Dodge Line
✗
12
Budd Line
Sweaburg
Trillium Line
5
WILLIAMSON FARMS
7739 Lakeshore Rd. • Lambton Shores, ON
519-243-2961 or 226-520-0144
WINTER HOURS: Thursday to Saturday 10-5
MAPLE SYRUP HOURS: Watch for the flag -
if the steam is flying, we are OPEN!
Call to book a private tour during March!
Also visit Williamson Farms Country Store in downtown Forest.
www.williamsonfarmsmarket.com
FOREST
☛
W Ipperwash Rd
Lakeshore
Rawlings Rd
Ipperwash Rd
Ipperwash
Beach
Kinnaird Rd
*
Army Camp Rd
Ravenswood
✗
GRAND
BEND ☛
21
Ravenswood Line
7739 Lakeshore Rd.
21
CHAMBERS PURE
MAPLE PRODUCTS
OPEN: Mid-March thru December • Thurs, Fri & Sat 10 to 4
235 Villa Nova Rd., RR3, WATERFORD • 519-443-8561
Williamson Farms
Bottom Border Just the good ol’ boys, never meanin’ no harm.
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Looking forward to seeing you at
our quirky little maple shop in 2021!
Offering a wide selection of 100%
pure as well as infused maple products
“ONTARIO GRADE A ECLECTIC”
SIMCOE
☛
Townsend
Centre
Norfolk Rd 9
Thompson Rd E
5
Villa Nova
Cherry Valley Rd
Conc 10 Townsend Rd
Rockford Rd
Bloomsburg Rd
Cockshutt Rd
Villa Nova Rd
✗
Conc 11 Townsend Rd
Conc 12 Townsend Rd
235 Villa Nova Rd.
Chambers Pure
Maple Products
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• MAPLE SYRUP FARMS
• Unique Gift Shops
• Antique Shops • Events
• Live Theatre • Museums
• Town Wide Yard Sales
• Specialty Farms & Markets
• Craft Breweries & Wineries
• Quilt, Garden & Craft Shops
• Artisans • Thrift Shops
• Places to Stay & Dine
• So Much More!
... All in
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Coyle’s Country Store,
Tillsonburg
One of many fantastic
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Huron
WINDSOR
SARNIA
A
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MILLBANK
2
Erie
2
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Ontario
TORONTO
Ontario
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BUFFALO
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515533 11 th Line, RR#3 • WOODSTOCK
519-537-8753 (2.2 km North of Outdoor Farm Show)
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See website or
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& ways to shop
The New Priest
The new priest is nervous about hearing
confessions so he asks an experienced
priest to sit in on his sessions. The new
priest hears a couple of confessions with
the experienced priest listening in. The
experienced priest asks him to step
out of the confessional for a few
minutes.
“You’re doing just fine, but your
technique needs a little work,” intones the
experienced priest. “Cross your arms over your
chest, and rub your chin with one hand and try to
say things like, ‘Yes, I see’ and ‘Yes, go on,’ and ‘I understand’.”
The new priest nods obediently, crosses his arms, rubs his chin and
somberly repeats all the suggested remarks to the old priest. “Now,”
says the experienced priest, “Don’t you think that’s a little better than
slapping your knee and saying, That’s wild, what happened next?”
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22486 Adelaide Rd, Mount Brydges
Selected
After Hours
questions from
Annual Trivia Night
“The Daytripper” has a team entered every year, but we have yet to win.
Answers Below
1. Which of the following island nations is farthest west?
a] Puerto Rico b] Curacao
c] Aruba d] St. Maarten
2. Which artist is famous for his statue The Thinker?
3. The first World Cup of Soccer (Football) was held in which country
in 1930?
a] Brazil b] Uruguay c] France d] Germany
4. Which province was the last to join Canadian confederation?
5. What is the average distance (in kilometers) that women and
children walk for water in Africa and Asia?
6. What 1960s singer starred in, and sang the theme for, the spring
break film, “Where the Boys Are?”
a] Peggy Lee b] Connie Francis
c] Doris Day d] Patsy Cline
7. Which country has not fought a war since 1814?
8. What is the International Air Transport Association airport code for
Heathrow Airport?
a] HRW b] HTR c] LHR d] LHW
9. Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji are the names for writing systems
used in which country?
10. Which Apollo mission landed the first humans on the Moon?
a] Apollo 7 b] Apollo 9
c] Apollo 11 d] Apollo 13
11. What is the standard distance of a drag race?
12. How much time did Jonah spend in the belly of the whale?
13. What is the commonly held title of a queen’s husband?
14. The original lyrics to Little Richard’s Tutti Frutti were “Tutti Frutti.
good booty.” True or False
15. What did German August Kotter introduce to the world in 1520?
a] The rifle b] The petri dish c] Lederhosen
ANSWERS:
1. Aruba; 2. Auguste Rodin; 3. Uruguay; 4. Newfoundland; 5. 6 kilometers;
6. Connie Francis; 7. Sweden; 8. LHR; 9. Japan; 10. Apollo 11;
11. 1,320 feet, 402 metres or 1/4 mile; 12. Three days and three nights;
13. Prince Consort; 14. True; 15. The rifle.
Quantities large & small
Since 1946
•Breads •Pastries
•Pies •Cookies
• Deluxe Hot
Cross Buns
•Unique Easter Treats
Open Tues.-Sat: 9-5:30 • Fri 9-8
12 Front Street West
Strathroy • 519-245-0741
hamiltonsbakery.ca
27382 2
Coldstream Rd. RR 5
PARKHILL • 519-232-9041
9041
www.fortrose.ca
FRESH
LOCAL
APPLES • HONEY • JAMS • APPLE CIDER
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR • MAPLE SYRUP
PEANUTS • RADER FROZEN PIES
GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS
CRUNICAN
ORCHARDS
Since 1877
Richmond St. North, LONDON
10 min North of London at 15 Mile Rd
519-666-0286
MON to FRI 9-6, SAT 9-5 • SUN 12-5
CRUNICANORCHARDS.COM
~ OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ~
Maple Syrup Available Year Round
Store Open Daily 9 am to 5 pm
Check website for updates on
Pancake ake House & Sugar Bush Tours
29th Annual 2021
MAPLE SEASON
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We accept cept
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OUR MAPLE SYRUP IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT:
Foodland-Parkhill, Munro Honey-Alvinston,
Annie’s Chocolates-Hyde Park & Kilworth,
Clover Farms-Ailsa Craig
Elginfield Rd.
New this year is our
ONLINE STORE!
It’s s worth the drive
to o FORT ROSE!
81
17
Parkhill
7
Centre Rd
81
Bornish
Springbank Rd
Nairn Rd Nairn Rd
Coldstream Rd
Elginfield Rd.
✗
17
Fort Rose Rd
27382 Coldstream Rd
Fort Rose Maple Company
From London take Fanshawe Rd. (Hwy. 22) to
Lobo, turn West onto Nairn Rd. (Cty Rd. 17) 23 km
to Fort Rose Rd. From 401-402 Exit (Hwy. 81)
Centre Rd. towards Parkhill. Follow Signs.
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ALDRED MAPLE PRODUCTS
• Maple Syrup
• Maple Beeswax Candles
• Other Maple Related Products
15677 Dunborough Rd., West Lorne
(Minutes off Hwy. #2 or the 401) 519-287-5012
Daytripping to LONDON, WEST LORNE, ST. THOMAS & PORT STANLEY
EST 2016 · MATT’S DREAM
Unique Ui Flavoured dCraft Beer
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AVAILABLE
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25292 Talbot Line, West Lorne (at Eagle) · www.natterjackbrewing.ca
76
McMurdy Line
WEST LORNE
Anonymous baby - photo found on the
Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush Facebook page.
2
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Products
✗
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Simpson Rd.
Dunborough Rd.
GLENCOE
401
Visit one of Canada’s largest secondhand bookstores
BOOKS • MAPS • PRINTS • POSTCARDS • CURIOSITIES
240 DUNDAS STREET
LONDON, ONTARIO
N6A 1H3
519-432-7277
Welcome to Attic Books - one of
Canada’s largest antiquarian
and second-hand bookstores. You
can fi nd us on London’s new fl ex
street, Dundas Place, a few doors
west of Jonathon Bancroft-Snell
Gallery, Canada’s largest ceramic
gallery. We have three fl oors of
books, maps, prints, ephemera,
postcards and all sorts of curiosities
that appeal to readers, scholars
and seasoned collectors alike. The
atmosphere is spacious, bright,
relaxed and professional, not to
mention architecturally beautiful,
with its original tin ceilings,
hardwood maple fl oors and all the
charisma of a Victorian building.
This, along with the help of our
friendly and knowledgeable staff,
will ensure that every visit to Attic
Books will be memorable.
Let’s be book buddies!
Follow us at @atticbooksca
NEW HOURS*
Monday to Saturday
10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
Closed Sundays
MI
ONTARIO SHOP
NY
LOCAL
Check out our website to browse through some of our rare and
quirkier stock and to fi nd out about new arrivals,
store sales and events.
WWW.ATTICBOOKS.CA
*hours may change due to pandemic, by-laws, etc.
We try to keep it as consistent as possible but please refer to website for up-to-date hours.
MAPLE SYRUP
Recipes
Oatmeal Pancakes
Maple Syrup
Barbecue Sauce
3/4 cup (175 ml) pure maple syrup
1 cup (250 ml) ketchup
2 tsp (10 ml) grated lemon rind,
optional
1 cup (250 ml) onion, finely
chopped
1/4 cup (50 ml) brown sugar,
firmly packed
1/4 cup (50 ml) lemon juice
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup (50 ml) water
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
2 Tbsp (30 ml) garlic,
finely chopped or crushed
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) oatmeal
2 1/ 2 cups (625 ml) milk
1 cup (250 ml) flour
1 Tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt, optional
1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon
1 Tbsp (15 ml) baking powder
1 egg beaten
1/2 tsp (2 ml) coriander, optional
1/4 cup (50 ml) oil Combine all ingredients in medium
In large mixing bowl, pour milk
and maple syrup over oatmeal and
let sit for 10 minutes. Sift flour, add
salt, cinnamon and baking powder;
mix well. Add to oatmeal mixture.
Add egg and oil, mix well. Let rest
for 3-4 minutes. Pour batter onto
hot griddle. Flip pancakes over
once when they are puffy, full of
bubbles and lightly brown on one
side. Serve with maple syrup,
maple butter or maple jelly. Makes
10 to 12 pancakes.
saucepan. Bring to a boil and
simmer for 15 to 20 minutes,
uncovered, in refrigerator for up to
1 month. Yield: about 4 cups (1 L).
Use on your favourite meat. For
oven or barbecue.
Creamy Maple
Syrup Dressing
1 cup (250 ml) your
favourite mayonaise
1/2 cup (125 ml) pure
maple syrup
1/4 cup (50 ml) apple
cider vinegar
Mix all ingredients together
thoroughly. Chill and serve with
salad.
Maple Ginger Cake
1/2 cup (125 ml) white sugar
2 Tbsp (30 ml) shortening
1 egg (beaten well)
1 tbs (5 ml) soda
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/4 cup (50 ml) molasses
1/4 cup (50 ml) pure maple syrup
1/2 cup (125 ml) sour milk
1 tsp (5 ml) ginger
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) flour
Mix ingredients in order as given,
beat well, bake in moderate oven.
350°F for 35-40 minutes. This
makes a delicious dessert to serve
with whipped cream or served with
vanilla ice cream with pure maple
syrup poured over it as a sauce.
Maple Corn Bread
1 1/3 cups (325 ml) sifted
all-purpose flour
4 tsp (20 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
2/3 cup (150 ml) cornmeal
2/3 cup (150 ml) milk
1/3 cup (75 ml) maple syrup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup (50 ml) butter, melted
1/4 cup (50 ml) maple syrup
1/2 cup (125 ml) walnuts,
coarsely chopped
Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 9 inch
square cake pan. Sift flour, baking
powder and salt into a large mixing
bowl. Stir in cornmeal with fork.
Combine milk, 1/3 cup (75 ml)
maple syrup, butter, and eggs; add
to dry ingredients. Stir in just until
blended. Spoon into pan and
smooth. Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup
(50 ml) maple syrup over batter.
Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake for 25
minutes or until a toothpick comes
out clean.
Find more maple syrup recipes and information at our customers websites (see page 20) or at www.ontariomaple.com
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PALMER'S MAPLE SYRUP
Producing Quality Pure Maple Syrup
since 1955
We’re open this year for curbside pick up -
519-769-0007 or syrupman00@gmail.com
Thank you supporting local small
business ~ from our family to yours!
RR #1 Port Stanley • 34308 Lake Line
519-769-0007 • 519-769-2245
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Scotch Line
Fingal Line
Iona Rd
14
16 20
Burwell Rd
Lake Line
Jones Rd
34308 Lake Line
Palmer’s Maple Syrup
Bush Line
Scotch Line
✗
Union Rd
Hunter Line
Boxall Rd
Lake Line
PORT ☛
STANLEY
Over 12,000
people...
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RODGERS MAPLE SYRUP
• Maple Syrup • Fudge • Maple Butter
Open 7 Days A Week,
year round for sales of
maple syrup and maple butter
36500 & 36435 Lake Line, Port Stanley
519-782-3904 or 519-782-4662
Bring The Family To Mackie's
On the beach in Port Stanley Since 1911
OPEN Weekends
YEAR ROUND Daily
TAKE OUT AVAILABLE
Try our famous homemade french fries,
Mackie’s Parking Lot is FREE for customers!
✗
Scotch Line
Lake Line
PORT
STANLEY
36500 Lake Line
Rodgers Family Maple Syrup Farms
SINCE 1911
4
519-782-4390
&
&
This IS Your Reason
to Get Away!
King Beds • Double Jacuzzi
Fireplaces
Enjoy a wonderful
takeout meal from the
Telegraph House,
right across the street!
• Weekly Specials • Knowledgable Staff
• Unique & Rare Trees, Shrubs & Perennials
PORT STANLEY • 519-782-7623 www.innontheharbour.net
St. Thomas Courthouse Source: HIDI.com
www. canadale.com
Open 7 Days a Week
Living in the Courthouse Area ~ St. Thomas, Ontario
I live in the courthouse area of St.
Thomas, one of the oldest and most
beautiful sections of the city. The focal
point of this neighbourhood is the
courthouse itself. The 30,000 square foot
building, one of the first courthouses in
Ontario, was built in 1852. It underwent
a massive renovation and expansion of
over 100,000 square feet in 2014, while
retaining much of its original charm,
including the copper dome, the slate roof,
and the masonry. When the work was
completed, I attended an openhouse,
and was very impressed at how well the
“new” blended with the “old.”
I love going for long walks in this
area, while gazing at the lovely two and
three storey Victorian and neo-classical
homes of many different styles, all built
well over a century ago. The houses are
all so unique and interesting; with steep
roofs, gingerbread trim, ornate gables,
wrap around porches, balconies, and
stained glass windows. Some of these
homes are absolutely huge, complete
with turrets, towers and domes,
reminiscent of castles. It takes me even
further into the past when
I notice original cast iron
‘horse head’ hitching posts
in some of the front yards.
Also breathtaking are the
many giant trees of different
species, reaching for the sky
and providing much needed
shade on hot summer days,
while also serving as a refuge
to birds and squirrels. Many
of these houses have been
declared heritage homes,
and some have remained in
the same families since they were built.
We are surrounded by lovely ravines
filled with wildlife, where it is not unusual
to see deer and their
young, wandering and
feeding. Such peaceful
beauty, along with
the many different
plants and wildflowers
growing there. The
ones fortunate enough
to have a home
backing onto a ravine,
get to enjoy this year
round.
For several years
now, we celebrate
our neighbourhood
with an annual
“Neighbourhood Street Party” that takes
place in June. Every household receives
an invitation in their mailbox and
people from each street are recognized
by the colour of shirt they are wearing.
The hosts of the party provide the main
course, while the “guests” bring a side
dish, salad or dessert. Prizes are awarded
By Jeanette Paddon, St. Thomas
after dinner for the best one in each
category. Once everyone has feasted
on the delicious foods,
games are enjoyed by the
children, along with fun
prizes for the winners.
Later, as everyone gets
to visit with friends and
neighbours, a live band
is there to entertain
and complete the party
atmosphere. This annual
get together is a great
way for new neighbours
to meet the rest of the
neighbourhood, and for
old neighbours to update
Elevated Park in St. Thomas
on each other’s news.
Just when we thought this
neighborhood had it all, we are now
the proud “owners” of Canada’s first
elevated park. What used to be a
railroad bridge, was converted into a
lovely park. It started off as a “dream”
by one smart local citizen and over
a few years evolved into a beautiful
park—855 feet long and 30 feet
wide—95 feet above the valley
floor. All the work involved was
paid for by contributors and
local companies, while local
artists donated sculptures and
artwork. Four kilometers of trail
has been added beyond the
bridge, making it an amazing
place to go for a walk or a bike
ride.
I love this neighbourhood
and cannot imagine ever living
anywhere else.
269 Sunset Drive
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519-631-7264
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A hint of Muskoka in Southern Ontario,
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Technologically Challenged
Computers have been a part of my
life for almost thirty years. Sometime in
the early 90’s technology came to my
workplace. At first the word processing
machines were only used by the
stenographers who did the minutes at
board meetings but within a couple of
years they were appearing in all offices. I
remember the day one of these marvels
showed up on my desk. I thought I had
died and gone to heaven. It didn’t take
long before I was pushing buttons and
discovering the wonders of this new
technology. And that was even before
the appearance of the World Wide Web!
Over the years I became
quite adept at utilizing
the computer and
eventually became the
office “techno geek.”
Once the internet came to
the office it was another
momentous occasion. With
a few workshops and a course
on web design, my expertise
was needed to design
and manage the
department web page.
Life went on with the
computer becoming an
important part of my
life, both at work and
at home. If I needed something as
simple as a recipe it was so easy to look
it up online.
Now it’s technology everything—
click here, click there—pay with your
smart phone—I was finding myself
getting overwhelmed with all this
By Kathryn Hixon Lees, Hamilton
new technology. Online shopping has
become so commonplace that it is not
unusual to go into a store in search of
an item only to be told that the store
doesn’t carry it and “you can get it
online.” It was getting so that I was
wishing technology would vanish and
we could go back to the simpler times.
Times when movies weren’t streamed
and music wasn’t downloaded. Times
with rotary dial telephones when
voice mail was non-existent. Times
when “text” was not a verb. Whatever
happened to that “techno geek?”
As for cell phones, until recently my
husband and I were perfectly content
with our old flip phones; however,
the phones were almost 10 years old
and not very reliable anymore. So we
checked out the new phones and
broke down and bought two new
smart phones with all the
bells and whistles. How
did we ever survive
without them? We even
decided to purchase a
tablet (not a good choice
but that is another
story for a later day).
Maybe the “techno
geek” is back.
I was wondering about new
things for the house such as TV’s
and other electronics and remembered
my husband’s opinion regarding
technology: “I don’t want a smart TV. I
want a dumb one—where you have to
get up to change channels.”
So much for re-embracing technology.
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• Sorry, Officer. I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in.
• Hey, you must’ve been doing about 125mph to keep up with me. Good job!
• Gee Officer! That’s terrific. The last officer only gave me a warning too!
• Are you Andy or Barney?
• I thought you had to be in relatively good
physical shape to be a police officer.
• I was trying to keep up with traffic. Yes, I know
there are no other cars around. That’s how far
ahead of me they are!
• I can’t reach my license unless you hold my beer.
• Aren’t you the guy from the Village People?
• You’re not gonna check the trunk, are you?
• I pay your salary!
• When the officer says, “Gee, son, your eyes
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The Extinction of the Post Card
By Nancy Loucks-McSloy, London
F
rom
Dear Daytripping,
Our Readers
The article in the March-April edition about CJ’s Antiques, reminded
me about my experience with the owner, Keith Koopman.
Several years ago, my friend Betty and I had some furniture there
being refinished. The day came when we could pick up the articles.
Living in the London area, it makes a nice trip. It was beautiful outside,
we didn’t have a worry in the world and the day was ours!
After a visit to the bakery in Norwich, we eventually arrived at CJ’s.
While Mr. Koopman went for our furniture, we wandered around the
store admiring the beautiful pieces and sharing memories that they
brought to mind.
When we went to the
counter to pay, I noticed
the sign “We take cash or
cheques.” I knew I only
had $20 in my purse and
who in this day and age
carries a cheque. But I
had Betty! I told her my
problem and she
couldn’t open her purse
fast enough. I noticed she
was doing a lot of
looking and then the dreaded words, “I left it on the table.”
By this time, the furniture was loaded and Mr. Koopman was
approaching us. My first words were, “We have a problem.” Betty
chirped in, “My cheque book’s at home.” There we stood, Betty in her
90’s, I in my 70’s and I’m driving a ‘94 Ford Explorer. Now he could have
unloaded the furniture and told us where the nearest ATM was located.
But he didn’t do that. He looked us over, told us he thought we looked
honest, gave us his business card and told us to put our cheques in the
mail. We left with smiles on our faces and sang his praises as we went
to Port Dover for supper.
I don’t know about Betty, but I was walking to the mailbox by 7:30 the
next morning. The day turned into a nice memory for us. I hate to admit
this, but since then the Explorer has required the least maintenance.
Jean Johnson, Springfield
Publishers note: CJ’s Antiques is long time Daytripping customer
on Hwy. 24 north of Waterford and yes, Keith is a great guy!
Recently I have had several discussions
and have seen many comments on social
media about cursive writing and the fact
that it is not taught in schools anymore.
This has made me think about how
much I miss “snail mail” and how I used
to love receiving handwritten letters and
cards, especially post cards in the mail.
This also made me sad to think that I
seldom send a post card anymore when I
travel. With cell phones and access to the
internet almost anywhere in the world it
is easier to send a text saying, “Having
a great time” or to send photos of your
vacation while you are still away.
As I was looking through some old
files a few days ago I found two old post
cards.
One was from July 1945 that I had
found in the wall of our kitchen when
we were renovating. It had been sent
to the previous owners of our house. I
thought about the era, WWII was in the
process of ending. The post card was
a picture of Cove Island and appeared
to have been taken from the shore at
Tobermory, Ontario. Back then it was
probably about a seven-hour drive
from London to Tobermory. That was
probably a fairly major vacation then.
The message was a handwritten note
saying, “We haven’t been able to fish
much because the water is rough, the
days are nice, but the nights are cool.
Be seeing you soon.” The postage cost
three cents.
The second post
card was a picture of
several houses in Leith,
Ontario and was sent to
someone in Park Head,
Ontario in July, 1922.
The distance between
Leith (a beautiful hamlet
on Georgian Bay close
to Owen Sound) and
Park Head is about
32 kilometers. Again
thinking of the era, mail was probably
the best way to communicate back then.
The beautifully handwritten message
was an invitation from a young woman
to her cousin, inviting her and two of
her sisters to come and visit in August.
On the back of the post card above the
message and address were the words
“Private Post Card”. Really? How can a
post card be private? I suspect it was read
by the people at the post office in Leith
and again at the post office in Park Head
and who knows who else. The postage
cost two cents.
Is it the cost of postage, or the fact that
we live in a world in which technology
has taken over in nearly every aspect of
our lives? Or is it the fact that people just
don’t write anymore and our youth are
not being taught to write? Whatever the
reason, it is sad to think that the personal
touch of a handwritten message could
become extinct. With the ease of taking
photos (just click and send); post cards
could also be a thing of the past.
Publisher’s Note: I’m all for nostaglia,
but do think the post card has seen its finest
years. However, I wonder if technology
didn’t bring letter writing back, but in a
different form. It seemed that fewer people
had been sending letters to one another and
that the advent of email brought the act of
writing back again, but didn’t do much for
the art of writing. Proper grammar may
have been the greatest casualty of all.
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Monday is an awful way to spend 1/7th of your life.
Mar-Apr 2021

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www.tillsonburg.ca
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A University of Western
Ontario study showed that if
each Ontario family shifted
only $10 of their weekly
food budget to buy food
produced in the province,
Ontario businesses
would see 10,000 new
jobs and $2.4 billion in
annual food sales.
Please Remember...
... this is a time of constant change it
seems, with locations open, closed,
relegated to curbside pickup, etc.
This issue was printed on March 1st
Various details like hours may have
changed temporarily. There may be safety
requirements in order to visit. Please be
prepared, and call or go to our customers
websites or social media for updates.
Please note - Market opening dates
& times m s are always l
subject to change.
Call ahead to be sure.
WEDNESDAYS
Burlington Lions Club: Burlington
Centre - Wednesdays (til Oct. 21)
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market -
Wednesdays 8am-1pm (May-Oct.)
FRIDAYS
Brantford Farmers’ Market -
Fridays 9am-2pm (Year Round)
Burlington Lions Club: Burlington
Centre - Fridays (til Oct. 23)
Forest Farmers’ & Artisan Market -
Fridays 8am-1pm (May-Oct.)
SATURDAYS
Brantford Farmers’ Market -
Saturdays 7am-2pm (Year Round)
Burlington Lions Club: Burlington
Centre - Saturdays (til Oct. 24)
Kincardine Farmers‘ Market
Sat. 10am-12 (Victoria Day-Thanksgiving)
Petrolia Farmers’ Market -
Saturdays 7:30am-12 noon (May-Oct.)
The Market at Western Fair District
Saturdays 8am-3pm
SUNDAYS
Thank You!
Weekly
Farmers’
Markets!
Centro Market - Burlington
Sundays (downtown until October)
The Market at Western Fair District
Sundays 10am-2pm
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2 PARKS BLUEBERRIES 866-901-5373
Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Preserves,
Bakery & Country Store • www.parksblueberries.com
7 km East of Thamesville on Hwy.#2. (March-Dec.24)
3 MUNRO HONEY & MEADERY
Pure Honey, Mead, Giftware, Gift Baskets and
Observation Hive in-store • www.munrohoney.com
3115 River St. ALVINSTON • 519-847-5333
4 CELTIC RIDGE FARMS MARKET &
MEAT SHOPPE www.celticridgefarms.com
Farm raised beef, lamb, chicken, gourmet
sauces & spices. Elgin County artisans, gifts &
more. You can order online for delivery.
27401 Celtic Line, DUTTON • 519-282-7602
5 IN A JAM Homestyle Jams & Preserves
Retail, Wholesale, Co-packing. • 519-289-5267
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7 REID’S FARM MARKET
Maple Syrup, Free Range Brown Eggs, Straw
& so much more! Open 7 Days a Week!
All from our home farm or field!
5688 Oil Heritage Rd., REECES CORNERS
8 ZEKVELD’S GARDEN MARKET
Fresh Produce from our fields - Pick Your Own
4622 London Line, REECES CORNERS
519-845-3482 • www.zekveldgardenmarket.ca
9 WILLIAMSON FARMS, FOREST
Now with TWO locations -
Farm: 7739 Lakeshore Rd. • 519-243-2961
Open: Thursday to Saturday 10-5
Country Store: 14 King St. • 226-520-0144
Meats, Maple Syrup & More at both locations.
www.williamsonfarms.ca
10 BAYFIELD BERRY FARM 519-482-1666
Farm Market, Bakery, Restaurant & Gift Shop.
77697 Orchard Line, BAYFIELD • Find us at 5 Local
Farm Markets too! • www.bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca
Please call to ensure our restaurant is open.
11 FERGUSON APIARIES
Pure honey & honey products. Open Thurs.-Sat.
Hwy. 84 between Zurich & Hensall
519-236-4979 • www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca
12
THE GARLIC BOX, HENSALL
Garlic growers & processors of 42 value-added
food products made with fresh local garlic.
Guaranteed the BEST! Fresh, frozen & dry
garlic available. • Open Monday-Friday 9-5
Hwy #4, Hensall (under water tower)
519-262-2470 • www.thegarlicbox.com
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THE WHOLE PIG www.thewholepig.ca
Order Online / Curbside Pickup / Delivery
Vacuum packed pork products.
Chops, ribs, bacon, gluten-free sausage,
porkerettes, etc. • 519-237-3255
37871 Dashwood Rd., DASHWOOD
OPEN: Friday 11-6 & Saturday 9-1
13 HAYTER’S TURKEY FARM
Taste & Tradition since 1948. Devoted to
raising & processing premium quality turkey.
Open Year Round • 519-237-3561
Your local LCBO & Beer Store Retail Partner.
www.haytersfarm.com • DASHWOOD
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OPEN Friday 10-5 & Saturday 9-3
11554 Ivan Drive Ilderton, ON • 519-666-1255
www.bloomersfarm.com
25 CRUNICAN ORCHARDS 519-666-0286
On-site grown apples/pears & local food products.
23778 Richmond St., LONDON • Open Year Round!
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" From our Farm to your Home"
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Farm Raised
Beef,
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FARM MARKET
Your Produce, Meat, Grocery,
Bulk Food, Homemade Baked Goods
& Pet Food Centre
1030 Talbot St. at Fairview • St. Thomas
519-633-9691 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
19 COYLES COUNTRY STORE Open 7 Days
Baking supplies, grains, sweeteners, spices, dried &
glacé fruit, roasted nuts, candy, packaged in bulk.
244282 Airport Rd. (Hwy. 19), TILLSONBURG
519-842-5945 • www.coylescountrystore.com
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A complete line
of Apple Products
• Fruit baskets for
all occasions
• Bakery fresh pies,
muffins, cookies
All popular
Mon.-Sat. 9-5(please confirm) varieties
The Apple Place of Apples!
99 Queensway E., SIMCOE • 519-426-0640
21 BRANTFORD FARMERS’ MARKET
Open Year Round, Friday 9-2 & Saturday 7-2
79 Icomm Dr., BRANTFORD • 519-752-8824
www.brantfordfarmersmarket.ca
22 GUNN’S HILL ARTISAN CHEESE
Swiss quality cheese, crafted right here. Visit &
enjoy. 519-424-4024 • www.gunnshillcheese.ca
445172 Gunns Hill Road, WOODSTOCK
23 THE BEST LITTLE PORK SHOPPE
Open Year Round • 519-625-8194
2146 Hwy 7 & 8 East, SHAKESPEARE
Whole Hog Sausage, Bacon, Ribs, Smoked Chops,
Local Chicken, Beef, Condiments, In-Store Bakery,
Gift Shop & more! www.porkshoppe.com
- and -
FARM MARKETS
24 MILLBANK CHEESE AND BU TTER
Naturally Aged Cheddar & other Fine Cheese Products.
Free Range & Drug Free Meats & more. Mon.-Sat. 9-5.
519-595-8787 • millbankcheese.com
25 KINCARDINE FARMERS’ MARKET
West end of Broadway St., in Connaught Park by the
lake. Victoria Day to Thanksgiving: Saturdays 10-12.
The pancake houses may be closed or running at a limited capacity,
but the sap is still running and the farmers need us to be true Canadians!
Please go out of your way to
buy Farm Fresh Ontario
Maple Syrup!
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a cooler
on your
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Essex
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Leamington
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Guelph
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Waterloo
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Grand Bend
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Shakespeare
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Hamburg
Dashwood
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Forest
4
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Ilderton
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Blenheim
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Lake Erie
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This map gives only an overview of where these
markets and shops are located.
A phone call, Google or GPS will come in handy for this tour.
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STRATFORD
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INGERSOLL
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AYLMER
Lake Erie
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PORT BURWELL
WOODSTOCK
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WATERFORD
SIMCOE
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PORT ROWAN
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JARVIS
PORT DOVER
ABERFOYLE
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Lake Erie
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Lake Huron
Lots to discover in and around PARIS & ST. GEORGE
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CIDER, MEAD, WINE, BEER & SPIRITS
I Southwestern Ontario boasts some excellent
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Producer of qualityspirits
including Gin, Vodka,
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& our own Hand Sanitizer.
45 Cambria St. • Stratford
519-305-5535 • www.junction56.ca
Take aDaytrip to Shale Ridge Farm inThedford
Handcrafted Ciders
Open Sat. & Sun.10-5
9090 Widder Rd.,
Thedford
shaleridgeestatewinery.com
Jobsite Brewing Co.
Brewery & Taproom
with Wood Fired Pizza!
Please check out
our website for details.
www.jobsitebrewing.ca
45 Cambria St. • Stratford
Come to our
on farm Brewery!
stonepickerbrewing.com
7143 Forest Road,
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SIMCOE
519-428-2886
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Windsor
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Lake
St. Clair
Amherstburg
Essex
18 Kingsville
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77
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Wallaceburg
ac Leamington
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Sarnia
40
Chatham
Tilbury
3
401
7
21
Lake
Huron
402
80
21
Petrolia
Dresden
21
Forest
79
7
Blenheim
eim
2
81
Thedford
Glencoe
Bothwell
21
Strathroy
Alvinston
Goderich
Exeter
81
Varna
3
4
Grand Bend
Parkhill
Blyth
Huron
East
83
22
Seaforth
4
8
4
7
London
Lake Erie
Listowel
St. Thomas
23
Mitchell
Stratford
St. Marys
401
73
2
Sparta
Pt. Stanley
131
119
8
Aylmer
86
Woodstock
Waterloo
Shakespeare
19 59
Tillsonburg
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403
59
53
24
6
Guelph
7
24
8
2
Brantford
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24
Kitchener
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Cambridge
Paris
LaSalette
Delhi
Waterford
Nixon
o
Simcoe
St. Williams
Dundas
53
6
403
3
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401
8
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A Bicycle Ride to Paris
Story and Photo by Cheryl Smyth, Blenheim • www.cstravelsandpics.ca
The sun sparkled through the leaves
of the bordering trees as our bikes
whirled along the path. We gradually
left the busy city behind to welcome
bird song, along with the rest of nature’s
tranquility. Occasionally meandering
into view, the Grand River reminded us
it was never far.
Though I’ve been a casual cycler all
my life, I’ve recently taken it up a little
more seriously. I’ve been discovering
numerous and diverse trails dedicated to
the pastime etched across our province.
Many are old rail beds converted into
walking/cycling paths.
On that particular
day, a friend and I
were cycling the 18-km
Cambridge to Paris Rail
Trail. It was guiding us
toward refreshment in
Paris—not the famous
Paris in France, but
the small town here
in Ontario that is
impressive in its own
right.
The trail’s flat, finegravel
surface with lots of shade offered
us a pleasant ride under the mid-summer
sun. En route, we came across a set of
stairs peeking out of the trees. As we
couldn’t discern where they reached, my
curious nature decided it was time for
a break, so we headed up the steps to
check it out. At the top, Murray Lookout
commands a view of the river. Standing
proud of the water, enduring abutments
are all that remain of a rail bridge.
Another sight we caught along the way
Lots to discover in and around PARIS & ST. GEORGE
was of an old mill almost lost in foliage.
Exploration was impossible, however, as
the thick vegetation, fencing and a notrespassing
sign were definite deterrents.
I must add for those people having no
interest in conquering the whole 18-km
length that there is a trail access point
part way on the route in Glen Morris.
Once on the edge of Paris, we took
the veer-off from the trail and flew
downhill into the town. A warning—it’s
a steep ascent for the return trip.
In amongst the beauty of the
surrounding nature, Paris offers a variety
of restaurant fare and
shopping. Cobblestone
architecture patterns
some of the buildings—
the town is known as
the Cobblestone Capital
of Canada. We toasted
to our accomplishment
at the Cobblestone
Public House, where
we took in the scenery
of the passing river.
Once pleasant
refreshment was
washed down and our bodies had a
chance to recharge it was time to face
the 18-km trip back. Though my legs
felt rested, I ended up walking my bike
partway up that hill anyway.
The Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail
is the former route of the Lake Erie &
Northern Railway, and links on either
end to other trails continuing to other
cities. Googling “bike trails in Ontario”
brings up a wealth of suggestions for
general and specific regions.
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Ode to the Tax Man
By Spokeshave
Dear Canada, – we love you so,
For all our lives, we’ve watched you grow,
Good education – no regrets,
On leaving school, – good jobs to get.
Compulsory schooling, – in our day,
Thought all was free, with naught to pay.
We didn’t know, as younger lads,
Came from the pockets, of our dads.
It came from taxes – way back then,
Fore we were ladies and younger men.
We came to rue, – one fateful day
A tax man cut, – into OUR pay.
The unemployment tax, a joke,
They take from all the working folk.
We’re taxed for this, we’re taxed for that,
The tax man laughs – he’s getting fat.
There’s taxes on each thing you buy,
Percentage getting, – just too damn high
From clothes we wear, to cars we drive,
The tax is eating us alive.
Good Question!
• How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while "quite a lot"
and "quite a few" are alike?
• Why is it that writers write but grocers don't groce?
• If the plural of tooth is teeth... Why isn't the plural of booth - beeth?
(One goose - 2 geese, so one moose - 2 meese?)
• Why is there no egg in eggplant, or ham in hamburger?
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IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 150 YEARS
•Irish ihLinens • Kitchen/Bath Towels
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• Table Runners • Tablecloths
• Duvet Covers, Sheets, Pillows, Blankets
• 100% Cotton Print Fabrics for Quilts
and Crafts and so much more
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No matter which e’er way you turn
They’re taken from each buck you earn.
Compounding now – of knowing facts,
On taxes now we’re paying tax.
The politicians, have their ways,
And help themselves, – to healthy raise.
Their percentage, – is all tax free,
It’s all charged back, to you and me.
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When my time comes, my heirs shall grieve,
The tax man grabs, then what I leave.
Reincarnated, – here’s my plan –
To be a rich, tax grabbing man.
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Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
the
“toy store”
for the
cooks
in your
kitchen!
From aprons to zesters,
come visit our wonderful
world of kitchen gadgetry,
utensils, equipment and
entertaining accessories.
Our last stops are in DUNDAS, BURLINGTON & ABERFOYLE
Tricks, Traps, and Reverse Psychology
Take a look at your life and count the
ways you’ve been tricked or trapped into
things healthy and beneficial for you. I
would guess we all have an Aunt Good-
For-You in our families, she of Mordecai
Richler’s “Jacob Two-Two” fame. Who
else but these aunts and moms, expert
at hiding grated zucchini in chocolate
cakes, grated carrots in lasagna layers,
and sprinkles of healthy things in
yogurts and shakes, would care to make
effort to boost our well-being with tricky
finaglings. They trap us into tidying
our bedrooms by giving us colourful
organizers and trick us into physical
exercise by sending us to the mailbox.
And, justmaybe, you’ve benefitted from
the clever use of reverse psychology
when you did not know what was good
for you.
The games I play with my students at
school, are not really games at all.
They are carefully designed
educational tricks that attempt to
teach concepts. The number game
has us counting to ten in French, daily
working on our number sense and
pronunciation. The quick and snappy
memory game, played after recess,
By Adina Haas, LaSalle
tricks us into recognizing spelling words
and recalling where the matching word
is. Being tricked into learning things is
as old as the hills. How many of us were
led, as little children, into weed-pulling,
dish-washing, floor-sweeping, or sockmatching
as a form of play and fun?
All without the doling out of coins, just
plain old being tricked into chores.
The baking I do lately has nothing
to do with having lots of free time or
the availability of tons of sugar, butter,
and eggs. It works as a trap to entice
my teen to come to the kitchen for a
snack and a bit of a chat. I send a text,
“Fresh bb muffins.” I wait. I hear a door
open and heavy footsteps jump down
the stairs.
He eats one, then asks for another, of
the blueberry muffins. I’m looking to help
him fill that six-foot frame and to connect
with a little chat. They say, the way to a
heart is through the stomach. How many
have been trapped into a nice visit over
dessert or a meal? Food as a trap, can
bring around a group to eat, visit, laugh
and have a good time together.
Reverse psychology is a way to try
to persuade someone to do something
SHOP
NY
LOCAL
you want by making a suggestion that
they do the opposite. No one likes to
be told what to do, outright, right? This
tactic has been slyly used by many to
get what they want. I remember the
day my mother used it. We, seven kids,
were not cooperating with her wish that
we go outside to play, and stay outside
long enough for her to get something
done in the house, in relative peace and
quiet. So, with me, as the oldest, in the
know, she made her announcement
after lunch. In no uncertain terms, she
firmly informed us that we need to get
busy with finding things to do inside
that afternoon and in no wise were we
to go outside. That was off-limits. We
had to deal with this decision.
Well, wouldn’t you know it? An
immediate outcry arose from around
the table. I couldn’t have predicted it!
Complaints flew at the unfairness and
the indescribable torture of being kept
inside when all we wanted was the
freedom to go outside and play. My
mother wisely let this debate go on for
some time, in all earnestness, until she
relented and allowed us to go outside to
play. She won! And, so did we.
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Love may be blind but marriage is a real eye-opener.
Mar-Apr 2021

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Music
By Fred Parry
www.fredparry.ca
in Me
Child’s Play
“In the town where I was born
Lived a man who sailed to sea
And he told us of his life
In the land of submarines”
– Yellow Submarine, The Beatles
As these lyrics say, I used to listen to
tales of the high seas—actually Canada’s
own Great Lakes—from sailors in my
own family. And, these vast bodies of
waters are more than capable of turning
“the minutes into hours,” as Gordon
Lightfoot’s song, “The Wreck of the
Edmund Fitzgerald,” so aptly puts it.
I was first acquainted with this
vastness as a small boy, when my Uncles
took me out on their commercial fishing
tug. As it was still early (for me at least) I
was still asleep and didn’t wake up until
daylight, only to discover that there was
no land in sight! I couldn’t believe that
there was this other side of life—up
to then unbeknownst to myself—that
was now all around me. At first, I was
frightened; but as I began to rub my eyes
and wake up, I was reassured to see my
relatives all around me, industriously
working their fishing nets.
They had a good laugh at me
stumbling all around the swaying deck!
I managed to get to my Uncle
Norm, who was separating unwanted
fish from the netting as
the boat’s machinery
slowly wound in the
trawling nets. Suddenly, I
instinctively jumped back
as a massive snake-like
Lamprey eel, full of twist
and turns seemingly
came right at me, with its
sucker-shaped mouth still
caught in the netting. Just
then, my Uncle hooked it
free and slit it apart with a razor sharp
knife… all before I could catch my next
breath!
He then looked at my shocked
expression and teasingly said, “I guess
that’s one delicacy you won’t want for
supper tonight, eh Freddie?”
Such was the beginning of my preschool
education. To me this world was
fascinating, and I was only on page one
of the first chapter of my life! And, as I
looked around the deck, I realized that
these men held the keys to learning so
much more.
The best of times was when they
used to regale folks with their tales of
life on the open waters. From this I
learned that, as hard as life can be at
times, it always had its lighter side.
Like the time, just after a storm, they
were out trawling their nets and came
across a guy in a life jacket bobbing up
and down, miles from shore. As they
gingerly manoeuvred their
fishing tug alongside,
my Uncle Earl hollered
down to him “Where’d
you come from?”
“Toledo” spluttered
the man… “boat
capsized and sank!”
“Oh, where you
headed?” Earl asked.
“Erieau!” was the exasperated reply.
“Erieau?” replied my Uncle as he
looked up to scan the far away northwest
horizon and the thin smoky blue outline
of land. Stroking his chin and nodding
in agreement he finally glanced down
to the hapless man, still floating around
in the rolling waters. “Well, keep going,”
he yelled out cheerfully, “you’re headed
in the right direction!”
I still smile as I recount that story,
wondering if the poor man thought they
would ever pull him out, which they did
of course, but not before they had a
good yarn to spin.
So, this is how I learned my many
life lessons which, in later life, enabled
me to appreciate the art of really living.
These men faced a hard physical and
unpredictable existence, and yet, they
wouldn’t have changed it for anything.
They took pride in the work they did
and their life became a metaphor for
free will and independence. Typically,
while my grandfather was in his late
80’s, he passed an engineering exam
and a newspaper reporter asked him
when he was going to retire. Pip, as
he was affectingly called, had been a
farmer, a fisherman, a railroad engineer
and a coal stoker. “Why should I retire?
My health is good and I enjoy what I’m
doing. The only thing that would kill me
is a forty hour week!”
So maybe “life is but a
dream” like the popular
children’s song, when
you “row, row your
boat, gently down the
stream...”—whereby
troubles are seen, not
for what they seem, but
for what they truly are.
ITALIAN
A bad agreement is better
than a good lawsuit.
There is no thief
worse than a bad book.
The remedy for injuries
is not to remember
them.
Years can seldom be hidden.
Make sure to be in with your equals if you are going to
fall out with your superiors.
Of what does not concern you say nothing good or bad.
Nothing improves the taste of pasta
more than a good appetite.
A person who knows little knows enough
if they know how to hold their tongue.
If pride were a disease, how many would be already dead?
Between two cowards, the first to detect the other
has the advantage.
Conscience is as good as a thousand witnesses.
A hundred wagon loads of thoughts will not pay
a single ounce of debt.
The biggest fool can ask a question the wisest man
cannot answer.
Love rules without rules.
Mar-Apr 2021 Seen it all, done it all, just can’t remember much of it.
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The
Daytripper
Southwestern
Thank you for supporting small business! Stay safe, stay sane & shop locally.
Restaurants,Tearooms, Cafés
SHOP
LOCAL
Ontario’s BEST...
two!)
counterortw
or Where You Should Eat
Every restaurant on this list is here for a reason. The locaon may be scenic or historic, the food may be off the charts, or just real darn good.
Some are fancy, some are far from it, but they are here because we’ve asked them to be here, because we think you should try them out.
Please Remember...
... we haven’t changed every one of these listings from what they would have said pre-COVID-19.
Please keep that in mind and call in advance.
ANDYS CORNERS
Andy’s Drive-In
3710 Hwy #59 (north of Langton) 519-875-2631
50’s inspired drive-in serving old fashioned flavours since the
1940’s. Eat-in or take-out. www.andysdrivein.com
AYLMER
The Green Frog Tearoom at Pinecro
8122 Rogers Road South
519-773-3435
An Elgin County tradion for 75+ years. Lunch daily 11 to 3 (April 1st).
Reservaons recommended. Licensed under AGCO. www.pinecro.ca
BLYTH
Cowbell Brewing Co.
40035 Blyth Rd. 519-523-4724 www.cowbellbrewing.com
Desnaon cra brewery with state-of-the-art brewing facility,
family-friendly restaurant, retail store & entertainment spaces.
BRANTFORD
The Olde School Restaurant
Paris Rd. West at 687 Powerline Rd. 888-448-3131
Lunch/dinner in historic seng. Her Majesty the Queen dined
here 1997 - you can too. www.theoldeschoolrestaurant.ca
BRIGHTS GROVE
Skeeter Barlows Grill & Bar
2713 Lakeshore Road 519-869-2794
Great food & fun overlooking Lake Huron. Famous Prime Rib
on weekends. www.skeeterbarlows.com
INGERSOLL
The Olde Bakery Café
120 Thames Street South 519-485-5757
Salads, sandwiches, loose leaf teas, specialty coffees, homemade
desserts, GLUTEN-FREE baking. Check Facebook for hours.
KINGSVILLE
JACK’S Gastropub 519-733-6900
31 Division Street South www.jacksgastropub.com
Dine indoors or on the paos. Serving locally inspired Farm-to-Fork
seasonal menus with EPIC Wines & Ontario Cra Beers.
LISTOWEL
The Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox
105 Elizabeth Street West 519-291-4777
Known for their delicious sandwiches, panini & home made soup.
Free parking, indoor & outdoor seang. www.shopkci.com
Doing This Together
But Apart
A year ago, we could take or leave
going outside or for a trip in the car. It
was mundane—there would be another
chance the next day or the next. We
were ambivalent whether we went
or not. It was a more than twice daily
occurrence—going to work, going to the
shop, going for gas, going for a coffee,
going to a meeting or three, going going
going, always on the run, never seemed
enough time—but all that has changed
dramatically.
Now we stay awake at night planning
the oh-so-exciting trip to pick up
groceries. The only outing we are
allowed at this time. What shall we
Links to these establishments on our website...
By Agnes Burroughs, Dorchester
wear? Who will we see? Maybe someone
we haven’t seen in ages, but are not
sure who they are with a mask. We run
around like small puppies excited at
the chance to leave our domiciles for
something new and different. Anything
new and different. Yes please, we want
to go. We roll down our windows to
smell the breeze, and gaze longingly at
the houses hoping for a glimpse of any
other humans on the planet. Returning
home we wipe off the groceries with
soap and water and muse over the
feeling—was that it? It’s over already?
Neighbours, folks we haven’t seen
since last March—will we recognize them
MILLBANK
Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant
4060 Line 72 519-595-4407
One of Ontario’s most popular restaurants. Homecooked meals,
delicious baked goods and gis. www.annamaes.ca
MT. PLEASANT
The Windmill Country Market
701 Mount Pleasant Road, Brant 519-484-9955
Breakfast, Lunch, Bakery, European Deli, Amish Furniture,
Giware. Bus tours welcome. www.thewindmill.ca
NEW SARUM
New Sarum Diner
Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101
Delicious Old Time Favourites in Elgin County's Oldest Diner.
Since 1943! 10am to 8pm, 7 days a week. www.newsarum.com
PARIS
Camp 31 - Real Southern Barbeque
22 Paris Road 519-442-3560
Mouth watering authenc Southern BBQ from an award winning
cookoff team. www.camp31.com
2 Rivers Restaurant
25 Grand River St. North 519-442-3233
Casual dining from the freshest local ingredients, breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Great views from our pao. Live music.
PETROLIA
Actor’s Casual Dining
4211 Petrolia Line 519-882-0400
Steps away from Victoria Playhouse, with entrees suitably named
for celebries. Open 7 days a week. www.actorscasualdining.ca
POINT EDWARD
Salvatore’s Traoria é Ristoranté 519-344-2855
105 Michigan Ave. www.salvatoresinpoint.com
‘Fresh’ pasta and a commitment to serving exceponal food.
Take out only for now. Mon.-Sat. 10-6. Closed Sundays & Holidays.
PORT BURWELL
Izzy’s Schooner Restaurant & Pao Lookout
35 Robinson St. 519-874-4363 www.schoonersgalley.com
Family dining inside. Famous for Lake Erie Perch. Local ingredients.
Open Daily. LLBO. Ready To Go Meals/Curbside. Website updates.
when all this is over? Did we appreciate
them when we had the opportunity to
visit or say hello? Probably not, as there
was always tomorrow. Now a sobering
thought comes to mind that perhaps
for some there will not be a tomorrow
if we don’t stop moving around. The
virus moves on people. If people stop
moving the virus will die. A fairly simple
concept but difficult to maintain.
We’ve cleaned our houses inside and
out, emptied our closets, discarded items
we haven’t seen in years that we forgot
we even had. We made room in the
garage for the cars which we have never
had inside since we bought the house.
We donated clothing, food and furniture
to Goodwill. We made masks, scrub hats,
wash bags for the hospitals—and still
we are lucky to have fabric leftover to
continue on for a while yet.
PORT FRANKS
Grog’s
Hwy. 21 and 79 519-243-2770
Great pizza, wings, dra beer, fine wines, pao, kids menu.
www.grogs.ca
MacPherson’s
Hwy. 21 at Port Franks Road 519-243-2990
Full breakfast, lunch & dinner, licensed, fuel, variety store and
gi shop.
SARNIA
Lola’s Lounge
110 Chrisna St. South 519-336-8088
A meless atmosphere for lunch, dinner or a marni.
Moments from Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre.
SIMCOE
The Blue Elephant Cra Brewhouse
96 Norfolk Street South 519-428-2886
Featuring Norfolk products and beer brewed on site.
www.blueelephant.ca
ST. THOMAS
New Sarum Diner
Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101
Delicious Old Time Favourites in Elgin County's Oldest Diner.
Since 1943! 10am to 8pm, 7 days a week. www.newsarum.com
STRATHROY
Clock Tower Inn, Bistro, Pub & Catering
71 Frank Street 519-205-1500
Meals from scratch in a restored 1889 Post Office. Breakfast to
dinner, 7 days/wk with seasonal pao. www.clocktower-inn.com
TAVISTOCK
Quehl’s Restaurant and Catering
33 Woodstock Street South 519-655-2835
Locally inspired comfort food in a historical seng since 1931.
Serving breakfast all day.
VITTORIA
The Good Bread Company Gallery Café 519-428-1300
15 Lamport St. (Area 15) www.goodbreadcompany.ca
Bakery is open Wed. to Sun. 10am-4pm. Cafe is currently closed.
Online orders/curbside pickup available. Updates on our website.
WATERDOWN
Dutch Mill Country Market
533 Millgrove Side Road 905-689-7253
Pao & Take Out. Hot lunches, soup & sandwiches, salad bar.
www.Daytripping.ca
It has been a difficult time because
we humans crave others around us—
smiling at us, hugging us and generally
letting us know we are accepted and
appreciated for what we do.
Just like dogs and cats, we enjoy a pat
on the head and a cuddle to say you are
loved. If you need a hug, hug yourself,
because it has been proven that you
can fool your brain into thinking it is
someone else hugging you and you
become calm and warm all over. Try
it—what have you got to lose?
We can do this together but apart.
Keep up your spirits with some lively
music—dance like everyone is watching
and sing out loud because nobody can
hear.
Praise yourself for making it this far
in one piece and still able to get up each
day and appreciate the opportunity.
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There are many more antique shops
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