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‘twas the night before quarantine and all through the town,
Winter 2020/21

Like it or not, we are living in the computer
age. I knew when I first sat down in front of
a computer, nervous and a bit scared, that a
lot of things were about to change. That was
25 years ago. I needed to learn that new skill
in order to start Daytripping and it’s been a
love-hate relationship ever since.
Right now I’m particularly upset at all
the passwords I now need to know. They
started simply enough, I just needed to
choose 4 digits. Too easy! I was born in
1965, so 1965 it is. Or was. It wasn’t long
before I needed a password for something
else and obviously wanted to use the same
one so that I could easily remember it. Too
easy, or so I thought, until my computer
told me that it was exactly that... it was
too easy! My computer informed me that
someone might guess my password because
it’s the year I was born. Well I’m a trusting
soul and couldn’t understand why anyone
would want to infiltrate my computer, but I
desperately wanted to play Space Invaders
and needed a new four digit password so
I went with 5691 (don’t tell anyone) and it
tricked the computer (It’s really just the year
I was born backward!)
I’m sure all of us will agree that things
have gotten a wee bit more complicated over
time. Like the time I wanted to order tickets
to the ninth and final Star Wars movie (still
can’t believe I waited 42 years for them to blow
it). I assumed it was my usual password,
which by this time had to be between 8
and 20 characters, include a capital letter, a
number and a special symbol, so I entered
Justinbieber#1. However, my password
wouldn’t work. It said the password was
incorrect. Then it dawned on me that I’ve
had to change the password at various times
on some of the 82 things I need passwords
for, so I typed in my next go-to combination
— Mariahcarey#1 — but it didn’t work
either. Then my computer threatened that
I had only one more chance, and that it
would force me to choose a new password
if I got it wrong a third time. Of course I
have all 82 passwords safely stored away
in my computer (and password protected)
but I was being lazy and thought for sure
that it had to be my super-secret one...
Trump4moreyears$. That didn’t work
either. So then I had to reset my password,
which took forever. I ended up with tickets in
the fourth row (which is not ideal at a movie)
and my password is now MiddleFinger3*#
So that’s what I like, and mostly don’t like,
about passwords.
The other thing I’m having a wee issue
with these days is human interaction. Not all
that long ago there were three primary ways
to interact with other people. We would go
visit them, we would mail them a letter, or
we would call them on the telephone. That’s
become far more complicated as well. I have
no desire to go back to the days when the
rotary dial telephone chained us to the walls
of our kitchens as our primary method of
communication, however, it’s getting to be
a bit much.
Case in point. Someone had left me a
message the other day, but for the life of
me I couldn’t recall who it was or by what
method he contacted me. I knew it was a
man. It could’ve been a phone call, in which
case it should’ve been stored in the messages
on my iPhone, or in Daytripping’s messages.
Of course it could be in my personal email
account, or in my work email account, or in
that other email account I rarely use, or in
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
I got your message, I just can’t find it!
in Southwestern Ontario
that other, other one that I never use.
Oh, maybe it was a text message I
received and it’s still in that part of my
phone. If only I could remember if it made a
ding sound when I first received it, because
my incoming texts make a ding sound. Or
it could’ve been sent through the WhatsApp
app on my phone, which makes more of a
droop sound.
While we’re talking about sounds and
notifications, I might add that my work
alert is a dog barking, my wife calling me
is a typical telephone sound and there’s
a resounding swoosh noise anytime CNN
wants to inform me that President Trump
has done something stupid. I don’t think
there’s a sound for when he does something
wise. If there is, I haven’t heard it (I was just
kidding about that password).
Yesterday my phone vibrated and sort
of went k-dangle and I was mystified. It
yurned out to be someone reaching out to
me through Kijiji. Maybe that’s where my
missing message was hiding. The Weather
Network notifies me with a bloop if it’s going
to rain, as if they have the ability to foretell
such a thing. The office fax machine rarely
comes to life but when it does it’s with that
familiar ratatat-tat. The occasional Amber
alert scares the Bejeezus out of me.
Let’s not forget about Facebook
messenger. I had to shut the audio alerts
off of this one and it’s a bit creepy. It knows
when I’m looking at it and so do other
people. Anytime I’m using it I get hugs and
kisses and heart emojis from a female staff
member I met at a resort in Cuba where my
wife and I stayed. I think someone wants to
visit Canada, and stay forever! She can see
when I’m on the app... it’s kind of like when
you Google adult diapers and ads for casinos
start popping up on your computer screen,
not that I would know.
My Instagram doesn’t make any noises...
it just sits there politely on my phone’s
screen with an icon that tells me that I’ve
ignored the last 13 notifications. Twitter
begs me every day to look at it, so it doesn’t
get to make a noise either. TSN werps me
to pass along any prominent sports news,
the calendar on my phone blips me so that I
don’t forget important events, and… I think
that might be it. These may be the only ways
that I can be reached, for now, but I still have
my Boy Scout handbook in case you’d like to
use Morse code. Oh, I forgot about LinkedIn
(or maybe that’s just wishful thinking).
It wasn’t that long ago that I only reached
my customers by their business phone,
mail, email, or in person. Now I have many
of their cell phone numbers and we can
communicate by any number of these other
mediums. Many of my younger customers
don’t expect me to call and are quite
surprised when I actually go to their place
of business.
So, getting back to the missing message,
after scouring my email accounts, combing
through the past couple weeks of texts
and checking all my other apps I finally
remembered where it was saved. It turns
out that he had called me and I answered
the phone. We actually spoke to each other
and I wrote the message down on a piece of
paper. How primitive!
Have a safe and wonderful Christmas and a
better new year than 2020 was.
Thanks for reading!
Mark Moran, Publisher
November - February 2021
This issue is dedicated to... Miles Caskie
Daytripping Features
Daytripper’s Directory Pullout Map..........35-38
“Where You Should Eat” List...........................39
Tourism Contact Information..........................37
2020 Photo Contest Winners............................2
S.W. Ontario’s (Largest?) EVENTS List.............. 46
Antique Tours..............................................24,48
Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Farm Markets...........12,13
Recipes........................................................28,29
Corkscrews & Craft Brews................................34
Tidbits & Tales..................................................11
On The Covers
1) “One Stop Shopping” by John Sloane
2) “Photo Contest Winners - See page 2
Your Contributors
John Sloane, Barb Wilbur & Brenda Bratt, Ruth Sharon, Vicki
Hornick, Agnes Burroughs, Susan Iedema, Maryleah Otto, Laurie
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Victoria Stirling, Judy Lenting, Deborah Jantzi, Jeanette Paddon,
Jacoba Bos, Mary MacVicar, Randy Goudeseune, Maria Figuerdo
and Jeff Gallant, Marney Cloutier, Paul and Anita VanAdrichem,
Laurie Burrows-Breakey, Betty Popelier, Dale and Michele Docker,
Esther Meerschaut, Sam and Sandy Wallis, Jon and Kendra
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Paul Schneider, Stan & Clare Champ, Jim Ryan, Debbie McCormick,
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1. Is gold considered an element or a compound?
2. What did Sir John Harrington invent in 1589?
a] The flushing toilet b] Microscope
c] Lead pencil d] Thermometer
3. Which of the following is the medical term for jet lag?
a] Rhinorrhea b] Epistaxis
c] Xerostomiath d] Circadian desynchronosis
4. What is the study of electronic systems that can perform the
functions of living beings?
5. What was the average length of a Beatles concert on their first
American tour?
a] 28 mins b] 45 mins c] 56 mins d] 1 hr 15 mins
6. In 1994, what OHL franchise moved to Sarnia and became the Sarnia
Sting?
7. In an interview at Harvard University, Bill Gates admitted that
CTRL-ALT-DELETE was a ___________?
8. What head of government was the first to give birth in office?
a] Isabel Martinez de Perón, Argentina b] Agatha Barbara, Malta
c] Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan d] Mary Robinson, Ireland
9. What nationality was Erno Rubik, the inventor of the 80s craze, the
Rubik’s Cube?
a] Hungarian b] Polish
c] Slovenian d] Austrian
10. A verruca is:
a] A type of rock b] A type of wind or a musical instrument
c] A type of physical maladie (a wart)
11. Name of one of the three angels mentioned by name in the Bible.
12. Who beat Serena Williams in the 2018 US Open final match?
13. True or False: The sheep is the source of most catgut, a material used
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9. Hungarian; 10. A type of physical maladie (a wart);
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OPENING REMARKS
“The Inheritance”
This issue was printed on Oct. 24th
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Morris Schwartz is on his deathbed, knows the end is near, is
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that he spent visiting the highways and byways of Ontario as a boy. “I
have never forgotten the exciting experience I had seeing the
beautiful rural landscape and meeting so many friendly people”, says
John. “I returned home with a wider horizon and an enthusiasm to
paint new subjects.” After graduating from college, John began to
free-lance, acquiring commissions to paint illustrations for magazines and books. He and his wife Mary Anne
later fulfilled their dream of owning a place in the country. “I began to paint my favorite subjects of
old-fashioned country landscapes,” says John. For more than thirty years John has painted a popular series of
art calendars. John Sloane’s Country Seasons Deluxe Wall Calendars, Mini calendars and Weekly Planners
celebrate the beauty of the four seasons and the simple pleasures of country living. He also continues to
produce many popular greeting cards, jig-saw puzzles and quilting fabric collections. John Sloane’s
Country Seasons calendars are available at stores and online. To see more of John’s artwork or information
about how to purchase his calendars and fine art prints, visit his website at www.johnsloaneart.com. Also
“like” John Sloane Art on Facebook www.facebook.com/JohnSloaneArt.
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Over fifty years ago, my co-workers got
together to give me a wedding shower. All
these years later, I would be at a loss to
tell you the presents I received, except for
one—a 1956 edition of “The American
Woman’s Cookbook.” How I
cherished that huge 856 page
hard cover book. Since I always
enjoyed cooking and baking
from a very young age, I found
this to be a regular department
store of recipes all in one book,
complete with many mouthwatering
illustrations, and it
became my go-to book for
most meals served in our home.
There were recipes for everything
you could imagine, including breads and
rolls, soups, main courses with or without
meat, plus fish, seafood, vegetable dishes,
salads, and casseroles. Then, two smaller
sections; one for egg recipes, and the
other for cheese. There were also desserts
to satisfy all the ones with a sweet tooth:
cakes, pies, puddings, cookies and frozen
desserts, plus many recipes on candymaking.
You were also taught everything
you needed to know about canning,
preserving, and jelly making, plus pickles
and relishes. If you were in the mood for
French dishes, there they were, all grouped
together. Then, in case you needed help to
make good coffee, the instructions were
there also, along with many other hot and
cold beverages. A portion of the book was
devoted to menus for breakfast, lunch,
dinner, and school box lunches. Complete
menus and recipes could be found for
all special occasions including weddings,
men’s card parties and bridge suppers. I
found it really interesting that no recipes
in this book called for a can of anything,
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Many sections of the book made
for interesting reading, such as how
to entertain without a maid, which is
something we could not have afforded, or
even had a desire for; and the many
ways to set a table for different
occasions, fully illustrated. I
chuckled over a wedding cake
recipe which took two pounds
of butter and twenty eggs. This
resulted in twenty-four pounds of
cake, which surely would satisfy
many guests! I must also mention the
section on how to prepare and cook
wild game such as roasted rabbit, squirrel,
opossum, and how to make a pigeon pie.
Instructions were there also, on how to
kill a fresh lobster or crab before cooking
them. This was not for the faint-hearted! I
was never interested in trying out any of
these recipes.
I acquired many other cookbooks over
the years, several of which never really
kept my interest for long. However, The
American Woman’s Cookbook was a
“keeper.” This certainly was the ideal book
for anyone who had never attempted
cooking anything, for fear of failing. Each
recipe is explained in detail, so if you
could read, you could certainly become a
good cook.
As I sit here turning pages, memories
return of so many meals served in our
home while using this old standby. It
has worn well, though the binding is in
need of repair, and some of the pages are
soiled with food. Someday, this book will
be passed down to one of my daughters.
Both are excellent cooks, but they could
possibly find something here that would
tease their palate.
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2. If you turn it on, turn it off.
3. If you unlock it, lock it up.
4. If you break it, admit it.
5. If you can’t fix it, call in
someone who can.
6. If you borrow it, return it.
7. If you value it, take care of it.
8. If you make a mess, clean it up.
9. If you move it, put it back.
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and Pre-Owned Furniture
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Gary’s Gallery
2956
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
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AWARDED
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL
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Drive or walk through town
late November & December ...
A-Doorable Project
Individuals are decorang doors &
neighbourhoods are creang displays.
Judging December 1-4.
Walk the Storybook Trail.
Join the Scavenger Hunt.
Details & updates on our website.
'Stay tuned' for Pop-Up Christmas Markets
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from 10 am - 2 pm
for rour in house
Union Block Market
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(formerly Shelley’s
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• 100% Cotton Fabrics
• Quilting Classes
• Supplies & Patterns
• Custom Quilts
• Long Arm Quilting
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Christmas orders by Dec. 1
(including Long Arm Quilting)
Designing Your Memories
& Decorating Your Home!
• Floral & Garden Inspired Accents
• Inspirational Garden Stones
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• Wide Selection of Angels
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Saturday 10am-1pm
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CHRISTMAS
QUIZ
1. Who wrote the novel 'A Christmas Carol?'
2. What were the names of the Three Wise Men?
3. What did the True Love send on the seventh day of Christmas?
4. In which 1994 film did Tim Allen become Santa Claus?
5. Who wrote the original story of the 'Grinch?'
6. Who sang the Christmas hits about Rudolph and Frosty?
7. What is Scrooge's first name in 'A Christmas Carol?'
8. What gifts did the Three Wisemen bring to Baby Jesus?
9. Which actor who played Santa Claus won an Emmy for his role?
10. Who caught the Grinch stealing presents & the Whoville Christmas tree?
11. In the song Winter Wonderland, where will they conspire?
12. What is the meaning of Donner, one of Santa's reindeer, in Dutch?
13. In the song 'Frosty the Snowman' what is his nose made of?
14. Who wrote the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?
15. In 'A Christmas Carol' what is the crippled little boy's name?
16. Of the Tales of Hoffman, which became a classic Christmas ballet?
17. What was the Grinch's dogs name?
18. What is the song title of the best selling Christmas recording?
19. Who portrayed Scrooge in the 1951 movie version of A Christmas Carol?
20. In 'The Christmas Song', what are the children trying to see?
21. Name the song title: "Oh the weather outside is frightful."
22. How long after the death of his partner, do the ghosts visit Scrooge?
23. On the eleventh day of Christmas what did the True Love send?
24. In which 1947 film did Edmund Gwenn play a Santa at a Macy's store?
25. In 'The Night Before Christmas' when did the narrator first see St. Nick?
26. When Joseph and Mary left the city, where did they go?
27. In which musical does The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy occur?
28. What is the 1983 version of 'A Christmas Carol' starring Bill Murray?
29. Who wrote the story 'The Gift of the Magi?'
30. What was the last thing the Grinch stole from the first house he visited?
31. Name the song title: "Long lay the world in sin and error pining."
32. How was the final ghost different form the others that visited Scrooge?
33. In 'The Christmas Song, what are the people dressed up like?
34. What was the original name for the poem 'The Night Before Christmas?
35. Who narrated the animated version of 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?'
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It’s Not English, It’s Texish
The engine’s runnin’, but ain’t nobody drivin’.
(Not real smart)
Tighter than the bark on a tree. (Stingy)
She’s got tongue enough for ten rows of teeth.
(She’s a talker)
This ain’t my first rodeo. (I’ve been around)
Slide off and cool your saddle. (Rest)
It’s as hot as the underside of a saddle
blanket after a hard ride. (Hot)
He’s as shy of truth as a goat is of feathers.
(He lies)
Sounds like he must’ve gotten sour milk
from his mother. (He’s a malcontent)
We’ve howdied, but we ain’t shook yet.
(We’ve met, but we haven’t been formally introduced)
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1. Charles Dickens 2. Balthazar, Melchior & Caspar 3. Swans 4. The Santa
Clause 5. Dr. Seuss 6. Gene Autry 7. Ebenezer 8. Gold, Frankincense & Myrhh
9. Edmund Gwenn for Miracle on 34th Street 10. Cindy Lou Who 11. By the fire
12. Thunder 13. A button 14. Clement C. Moore 15. Tiny Tim 16. 'The Nutcracker'
17. Max 18. Bing Crosby's White Christmas 19. Alastair Sim 20. If reindeer
really know how to fly 21. 'Let It Snow' 22. Seven years 23. Pipers 24. Miracle
on 34th Street 25. On the lawn outside 26. Egypt 27. 'The Nutcracker' 28.
'Scrooged' 29. O. Henry 30. Log from the fireplace 31. 'Silent Night' 32. It
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from John’s Restaurant) )
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Walk through the
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in Centennial Park
Visit the Kiwanis
Animal Farm
at Canatara Park
Events
Subject to changes due to
Covid-19, please visit it the event
organizer website for details.
• December 4 -
Christmas OFF The Farm
• Dec. 5 - Santa Claus Parade
• Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 -
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Explore Ontario's Blue Coast!
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519-330-6816
Many sounds of the
season link us to
vivid recollections of
Christmases past.
Christmas songs
are a big trigger for
memories. Hearing
seasonal songs such
as The Little Drummer
Boy or others by Burl
Ives or Bing Crosby
can take me back to
the house where I grew
up and a Christmas
Eve in the sixties. My
siblings and I spent the
afternoon playing Christmas albums on
my parents’ stereo that sat against the
muralled wall of our dining room.
Our excitement and restlessness
grew as not only the time for family
to arrive drew nearer, but Santa, who
would arrive sometime while we were
sleeping. Eventually, our restless energy
spilled over into bothering each other
and then our mom.
Mom was busy trying to finish up last
minute preparations for the company
that was coming in just a few hours. She
suggested that instead of hindering her
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progress, we use our
time wisely to clean
up our playroom lest
Santa see the mess and
pass our house by! This
advice led to a group
effort and a flurry of
activity as we tidied up
our playroom.
Christmas specials
from the sixties also
remind me of the times
from my childhood
leading up to the holiday
season. Evenings, the sound
of Christmas programs could be
heard coming from our living room as
we sat around the television watching
them. I had a number of favourites. The
Little Drummer Boy was an animated
program narrated by Greer Garson and
first televised in 1968. How The Grinch
Stole Christmas from 1966 featured
the voice of Boris Karloff as both the
narrator and The Grinch. A Charlie
Brown Christmas from 1965 was the
first TV special based on the Peanuts
comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. The
opening theme was entitled, Christmas
Time Is Here.
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A Christmas Carol from 1951 starring
Alistair Sim makes me think of many
a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
watching this movie with family or
friends.
Reading Christmas stories is another
of those precious sounds of the season.
And one Christmas Eve, just like
something out of ‘Twas the Night Before
Christmas, my siblings and I heard
banging outside just as my mom was
putting us to bed. We were sure this
commotion was Santa up on the roof.
My mom reassured us that we were not
too late getting to bed. The sound we
had heard was not Santa arriving, but
my dad banging ice off the down spout
on that mild Christmas Eve!
As the years have gone by, more and
more new movies and songs have been
released and are added to my repertoire
of favourites. The sound of Christmas
movies and songs also seem to be heard
earlier each year, just like the arrival of
seasonal merchandise in the stores! But
even the stores know that playing the
sounds of the season will put us in the
mood for Christmas shopping.
And, as always, Christmas will be
here before I know it as well as all those
sounds of the season that will form new
memories and connect me to those of
Christmases gone past.
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So my $80 is worth $100 in Essex? See Page 4
In the centre of Essex County is the town of Essex, a terrific
place to explore with a very healthy business community and
countless murals adorning the walls of downtown buildings. The
Business Improvement Association is once again implementing
a plan to inject money into the local businesses by selling
shoppers “vouchers” for 20% less than their value. So $300
worth of “Downtown Dollars” would only cost you $240. A
great promotion, definitely worth checking into!
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We touched on this the last time, but from now through the end of the year, if you
stay two or more nights at participating Sarnia-Lambton hotels and campgrounds
you can receive up to $100 in vouchers to spend at local restaurants, attractions or
retail stores. For more details see Tourism Sarnia-Lambton’s ad on page 11.
Stay for two nights in London you can get one more free - Page 30
The deals are rolling out to encourage you to stay and shop local. London, which is
in the heart of our Daytripping area, has a package for you too. You may as well just
book a week of local nights and daytrip to your hearts content while the sun’s up.
I want to ride my bicycle! 29
Like many other things, buying a bike has been trickier than normal this year. They
still have some at Doug & Marion’s Bike Sales & Repairs in downtown Strathroy but
you may want to get there quickly. Many shops are sold out and some items, like 24”
tires and tubes, basically don’t exist right now. Meanwhile, Doug has a suggestion for
everyone - take good care of your bikes!
The Show Must Go On! - See page 14
On page three, we sometimes dedicate an issue to someone
and this time it’s to Miles Caskie. He was a Petrolia school
teacher who, along with his class, encouraged the town to
make use of the playhouse that had for years been silent
in the towns iconic Victoria Hall. This destination is now a
National Historic Site and Victoria Playhouse Petrolia has
become the heart of the community.
Victoria Hall
N.H.S.,
Petrolia
Picture This - See Page 2
Our Photo Contest winners for 2020 are on page two, as are the instructions on how
you can enter for next year and have Daytripping donate to the charity of your choice
in the process. Some of the early entries were from places like Chile and Iceland,
but it was nice to see that many of the other entries throughout this year were at our
customers’ stores and at other small businesses. When you have your camera ready,
remember to look for original ways to display the cover of Daytripping and the various
categories that we offer prizes for, thanks to our generous sponsors. By the way, we
select a charity to donate to for each photo in the photo contest, and for every article
that we rerun (and there are a few past favourites in this issue).
The charity this time is the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate - www.marywebbcentre.ca
All Decked Out for the Yuletide - See pgs 23 & 43
It’s nice to see that some museums are open as of this printing,
though they’re having to do things differently. Case in point
would be Castle Kilbride in Baden, where they’re asking you to
reserve in advance to take a tour of this landmark all dressed
to the nines for the holidays. Same goes for another National
Historic Site, Annandale House Museum in Tillonburg. It could
be worse though. Plan ahead to make a visit to one of these
stops as part of your next daytrip.
Castle Kilbride
N.H.S., Baden
St. Thomas’ other Jumbo! - See page 33
Mackies in Port Stanley was one of my very first customers 25 years ago, and when
I first went to this beachfront restaurant there was a photo of a St. Thomas hockey
player who had gone #2 in the 1995 Ontario Hockey League draft - his name was
Joe Thornton and he was a friend of the family. Two years later he was drafted first
overall into the NHL by the Boston Bruins and later became a legend with the San
Jose Sharks. Mackies has become a gallery of Jumbo Joe memorabilia and I even sat
down with him and his parents there once. Well now he’s finally a Toronto Maple
Leaf and Hell can go ahead and freeze over, because we’re going to win the cup!
Christmas Open Houses
They just won’t be the same this year. We’re still missing all the town wide yard
sales that didn’t happen in the spring! We always ask you to shop local of course,
but also ask you to shop early... so that you can make the time to shop local. It does
take more time but is so worth it - it’s an experience in itself. Daytripping is fun and
this magazine is full of wonderful shops to explore. Please say you’re Daytripping - it
helps our customers know that their ads work, and that’s what keeps us in business.
Winter 2020/21 came a global pandemic and a crash of the stocks.
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
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...
... we haven’t changed every one of
these listings from what they would
have said pre COVID-19.
This issue was printed on Oct. 24th
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.
1
PICKLES
www.picklesplease.ca
CONVENTIONAL
& ORGANIC
PICKLED PRODUCTS
AVAILABLE
YEAR ROUND
Fresh Asparagus • In Season
SHOP ONLINE!
Details on website.
Open: Mon.day-Friday 9 to 4:30
Weekends by Chance (or appt.)
30043 Jane Rd., Thamesville • 519-692-4416
2 PARKS BLUEBERRIES 866-901-5373
Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Preserves,
Bakery & Country Store • www.parksblueberries.com
7 km East of Thamesville on Hwy.#2. (April-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
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
13
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: Thurs. to Fri. 11-6 & Sat. 9 til 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
Weekly
Farmers’
Markets!
Please e
note -
& times m s are always l
w y
subject s b
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.)
THURSDAYS
Aldershot Village BIA - Downsview
Plaza Thusdays (2020 season complete)
Simcoe Farmers’ Market -
Curbside services available.
Thursdays 8am-2pm (Year Round)
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
Centro Market - Burlington
Sundays (downtown until October)
The Market at Western Fair District
Sundays 10am-2pm
5 IN A JAM Homestyle Jams & Preserves
Retail, Wholesale, Co-packing. • 519-289-5267
6583 Longwoods Rd, MELBOURNE • www.inajam.ca
6
Get Real,
Get Fresh,
Get t
Local
At the h
Petrolia
Farmers’ Market
NOW
OPEN!
SATURDAY AY MORNINGS
O N NGS
7:30 am til Noon
May Fletcher Street (behind Library)
7 REID’S FARM MARKET
Christmas / Winter Planters & Décor, Apples,
Squash, Straw, Free Range Brown Eggs & more!
Open 7 Days a Week! All from our own farm or
fields! 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: Wed. to Sat. 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
BUY LOCAL! BUY FRESH!
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days
14
" From our Farm
to your Home"
Farm Raised Beef,
Chicken & Pork
GIFT BARN OPEN in November
& December er
for Decor & Gifts!
for more details.
OPEN Friday 10-5 5&S Saturday 93 9-3
11554 Ivan Drive Ilderton, ON
519-666-1255
www.bloomersfarm.com
15 CRUNICAN ORCHARDS 519-666-0286
On-site grown apples/pears & local food products.
23778 Richmond St., LONDON • Open Year Round!
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THOMAS BROS
OUR OWN FRESH PICKED PRODUCE
Jams •Syrups • Honey •Pickles
•Cheese •Baking •Crafts
519-652-5551 •Candies May-Oct
5856 56
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TALBOT T ROAD, LONDON
HWY #4 NORTH OF 401
On farm, store-made turkey products
including i sausages, ag
burgers, schnitzel,
BRANTFORD
FARMERS’ MARKET
Mon. to Fri. 9am-5:30pm Curbside Pick Up
& Sat. 9am-4pm also available!
www.turkeyshoppe.com
ecom
519-633-0527
3
10882 Sunset Road, Talbotville, N5P 3T2
18
& U Pick Farm
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
SIMCOE FARMERS’ MARKET
Thursdays 8-4 (currently 2pm) year round at the
Fairgrounds. 30+ Vendors & Outdoor Market.
Online orders available & Thursday pickup; see
our Facebook page. 172 South Dr., SIMCOE
19
Drive in to
the Big Red Apple!
The Farm Store
is Open!
• New Crop Apples • Herbs
• Honey • Lavender
• Handmade Soaps
Plenty of varieties
of Apples
to choose from!
Thurs. to Mon. 11am–6pm
Sun. 1pm–5pm
1725 McDowell Road East • SIMCOE
519-426-6148 • www.kentcreekorchard.com
19
NORFOLK’S APPLE
CIDER DONUT
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
20 BRANTFORD FARMERS’ MARKET
Open Year Round, Friday 9-2 & Saturday 7-2
79 Icomm Dr., BRANTFORD • 519-752-8824
www.brantfordfarmersmarket.ca
- and -
FARM MARKETS
21 GUNN’S HILL ARTISAN CHEESE
Swiss quality cheese, crafted right here. Visit &
enjoy. 519-424-4024 • www.gunnshillcheese.ca
445172 Gunns Hill Road, WOODSTOCK
22 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
23 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
24 KINCARDINE FARMERS’ MARKET
West end of Broadway St., in Connaught Park by the
lake. Victoria Day to Thanksgiving: Saturdays 10-12.
18
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a cooler
on your
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Know of a market that should be on this list?
Let them know about it please. Thanks!
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.
Remember to BRING A COOLER!
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The
Daytripper
For TOWN more NAME, information, TOWN NAME go and to www.town.petrolia.on.ca
another awesome TOWN NAME
Stay, Earn,
Discover In
Sarnia-Lambton
EARN UP TO $100 DURING YOUR
STAY IN SARNIA-LAMBTON
- SEE PAGE 11 -
www.discoversarnialambton.com
SHOP
LOCAL
411 Greenfield Street, Petrolia • 519-882-2350
www.town.petrolia.on.ca
Optimist Club of Lambton Central-Petrolia
Santa at The Market
Saturday, December 5th
1pm -3pm behind the Library
This is an outdoor event and in
keeping with the current
pandemic guidelines, please be
patient as we provide a FUN and
SAFE experience. Thank you!
FREE!
Keepsake Photo
with Santa
Candy Canes
& Candy Bags
Special thanks to:
Petrolia Camera Club
Windover Nurseries
Town of Petrolia
For more information:
Optimist Ted G. 519-882-1255
or Optimist Jo-Anne W.
519-882-0514
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For more information, go to www.town.petrolia.on.ca
away to the grocery we all flew like a flash, and
Winter 2020/21

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
I’ve heard it said that family traits
often skip a generation. That certainly
seems to be true in our case. My maternal
grandmother was a neat and tidy soul
who kept a well-organized, good-looking
house, at least as good- looking as her
budget allowed.
My mother, on the other hand, lived in
chaos amid half-made curtains clinging
to their rods with pins, paint cans
stacked in the corner of the kitchen for
a paint job that never got done, a basket
of clean laundry waiting for weeks
beside the ironing board, boxes of stuff
unpacked for months after the last move
from a former house—the hallmarks of
someone for whom the day never had
enough hours or one who, more likely,
was an incurable procrastinator.
When I came along, I turned out to
be just like my grandmother, even to
a much greater degree than my dear
Nana. As a child, I couldn’t wait to grow
up and have my very own house, which I
swore would be beautiful as well as tidy.
But I think I got the desire for beautiful
things from my mother, for when I was
still very young, she used to haunt the
antique shops and the second-hand
By Maryleah Otto, Brampton
Daytripping to PETROLIA, WYOMING and ALVINSTON
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You’re Just Like Your Grandmother!
shops with me in tow. Rare was the
occasion when she could afford any of
the fine furniture or the china or the rugs
that she longed for but she loved to go
looking and somehow the patina of a
handcrafted mahogany Victorian dining
table or the exquisite craftsmanship
of Wedgwood pottery or the artistry of
an Oriental carpet found a spot in my
consciousness. My love of such treasures
has remained to this day.
Skip ahead thirty years and I had a
daughter of my own. Perhaps I shouldn’t
have been surprised when her idea of
‘housekeeping’ turned out to be exactly
like my mother’s! As a teenager, her
room resembled the aftermath of an
earthquake. Lectures from me and
threats of dire consequences
were in vain. I despaired,
I complained, I cajoled, I
scolded—all to no avail. We
are what we are.
Aha! Enter Eva, my
teenage granddaughter!
Guess what? She is just like
me in her passion for order,
organization, tidiness and
her love of beautiful things.
• Honey o e
• Mead d • Gift Baskets
• Natural u
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Hive Products r d
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& Gifts
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3115 5 River r
St., , ALVINSTON
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519-847-5333
5333
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MEAD!
Visit www.munrohoney.com oney
.com
for a list of stores that carry our honey.
At the age of thirteen, she has announced
that she is “remodelling” her bedroom
and as soon as it is finished, she will
send me photos of it on her smartphone.
One of Eva’s remodelling ideas is to have
a great many colourful throw cushions
on her bed. Her parents have complied.
However, in Eva’s house there are
also three dogs, two of which are large
huskies, Sierra and Mey Mey. The other
day, Eva spotted Sierra running off to
the far reaches of the garden carrying a
precious rose satin throw pillow in her
jaws. Eva raced after the dog, all the
time yelling at it to drop the cushion,
something that Sierra clearly had no
intention of doing. Nor could Eva begin
to run as fast as the creature that was
born to run for hours pulling a heavy
Arctic sled across the frozen tundra. She
could only stare in horror as her pretty
decoration was wildly ripped apart and
buried beneath a scraggly
forsythia bush. Her mother
tells me, with wicked delight,
that all the while this little
episode was taking place she
was secretly cheering the dog
on.
Five will get you ten that if
Eva has a daughter someday,
this little moppet will be just
like her grandmother.
for up to
Country Yarns
Everything for your Knitting,
Crocheting, Cross Stitch
& Needlepoint Needs!
- Mention this ad for a 15% discount! -
2776 LaSalle Line, Petrolia
Between Mandaumin & Waterworks Rd.
(Enter St. Clair, Ontario in your GPS)
519-882-8740
Wed. 10-5 / Thurs. 10-6 / Fri. 10-5 / Sat. 10-3
Call ahead for holiday hours.
www.country-yarns.com
ever day.”
shop our website or our online distributor: shop.trendtexfabrics.com - use code sti065
- Helen Steiner Rice
LAMBTON COUNTY ARCHIVES
A shop
for both
the modern
& classic
Quilter!
• fabrics • patterns • classes
shop online at stitcharie.com or our online distributor:
shop.trendtexfabrics.com - use code sti065
Open tuesday to Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
*Closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 4* check website for any updates.
Discover · Preserve · Connect
787 Broadway Street, Wyoming
lambtonarchives.ca 519-845-5426
Visit the Archives to:
» Discover the local history and families of
Lambton County
» Trace your ancestral roots using our family
histories.
» Uncover unidentified photos in
our X-Files photo collection
» View our website for upcoming
events & workshops.
4247 oil heritage rd, petrolia • 519-918-2226 • www.stitcharie.com
IN PETROLIA’S RESTORED, HISTORIC POST OFFICE
Painted Folk Art & Pine Furniture,
Repurposed Furniture, Scented Candles,
Birdhouses, Signs & Much, ,
Much More!
Join us for our
CHRISTMAS
OPEN HOUSE
November 21st
4189 Petrolia Line, PETROLIA • 519-882-0747
Winter 2020/21 bought all the toilet paper for our personal stash.
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Lake Huron
The
Daytripper
Stop & Shop in
DOWNTOWN
FOREST
Check out historic downtown Forest!
Browse our shops, enjoy a meal at
one of our fantastic restaurants.
Make a day of it in Forest!
For upcoming events, see website or Facebook
The
CAMLACHIE, FOREST, KETTLE & STONY POINT FN, PORT FRANKS and THEDFORD
Stop & Shop in
Downtown Forest
all Christmas
Season!
EARN UP TO $100 DURING
YOUR STAY
IN SARNIA-LAMBTON
- SEE PAGE 11 -
discoversarnialambton.com
Forest Florist
and Country Accents
Let’s Make 2020
Christmas a Memory
Santas, Gnomes, Snowmen,
Wreaths, Swags, Lanterns
Ltd.
Lots of picks to make your own décor, or we can
help you create a one-of-a-kind of -a -kin
arrangement.
ra
ent.
lakelifestudio.com
519·328·2217
Visit website for
current and
seasonal hours
Handcrafted Glass
Artisan
Boutique
Lake Life Apparel
3811 Lakeshore Road, Camlachie
“Christas is not
opening our hears.”
hears.”
- J.L.W. Brooks
SHOP
NY
LOCAL
An Old Fashioned Country Store
with a Modern Twist!
Celebrating 10 Years!
FEATURING...
• Fudge
• Fresh Breads
& Baking
• Collectibles
& Gifts
• Williamson
•
•
& More!
Mon. to Thurs. 9-5, Fri. 9-8 & Sat. 10 -4
14 King St. W., Forest • 226-520-0144
Shop Online...
www.williamsonfarmsmarket.com
MI
ONTARIO
Local Delivery - Send Some Holiday Love
Call or watch Facebook for updated hours!
1 Victoria Street, FOREST
Mon-Fri 9-5, Saturday 10-4
519-786-2339 • 1-866-786-2339 www.forestflorist.com
Cenotaph at
Kettle & Stony Point
First Nation
Beads, Findings
ngs
& Jewelery e
e
Supplies
plie
Bottles
Water
Purses
TAX FREE ZONE
Open 7 Days A Week
10 to 6!
• Handmade de Crafts
by Local Artisans
• Huge Selection
ec of Craft Supplies
• Native Pattern tern
Blankets,
Towels & Baby Blankets
• Quilting Fabric & Patterns
• Sterling Silver Jewelry
elry
• Books oks
• Winterwear
ea
r
• Gift Baskets
s
Women’s Vote
Here are the countries and years in which
the vote was extended to women:
New Zealand 1893
Australia 1902
Finland 1906
Norway 1913
Denmark 1915
U.S.S.R. 1917
Austria 1918
Canada 1918
Germany 1918
Poland 1918
Belgium 1919
Great Britain 1919
Netherlands 1919
Ireland 1919
Sweden 1919
U.S. 1920
India 1947
South Africa 1930
Spain 1931
Brazil 1932
Thailand 1932
Turkey 1933
Philippines 1937
France 1944
Italy 1945
Japan 1945
Yugoslavia 1945
Bulgaria 1947
China 1947
Israel 1948
Indonesia 1955
Canada (Native) 1960
Nellie McClung
Iran 1963
Switzerland 1971
Jordan 1973
Portugal 1976
Iraq 1980
Bahrain 2002
Kuwait 2005
Saudi Arabia* 2011
Credit: Cyril Jessop, Library and Archives Canada
Od Ordering in person or available online at:
Moccasins & Mukluks
s
WW . COM
6312 Indian Lane, Kettle & Stony Point FN
519-786-4775
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as the moon slowly rose on our fates and our fears,
Winter 2020/21

TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
Stay, Earn,
Discover In
Sarnia-Lambton
EARN UP TO $100 DURING YOUR
STAY IN SARNIA-LAMBTON
- SEE PAGE 11 -
www.discoversarnialambton.com
It’s just a small, white envelope stuck
among the branches of our Christmas tree.
No name, no identification, no inscription.
It has peeked through the branches of our
tree for the past ten years or so.
It all began because my husband Mike
hated Christmas–oh, not the true meaning
of Christmas, but the commercial aspects
of it–overspending… the frantic running
around at the last minute to get a tie for
Uncle Harry and the dusting powder for
Grandma—the gifts given in desperation
because you couldn’t think of anything
else.
Knowing he felt this way, I decided one
year to bypass the usual shirts, sweaters,
ties and so forth. I reached for something
special just for Mike. The inspiration came
in an unusual way.
Our son Kevin, who was 12 that year,
was wrestling at the junior level at the
school he attended; and shortly before
Christmas, there was a non-league match
against a team sponsored by an innercity
church. These youngsters, dressed
in sneakers so ragged that shoestrings
seemed to be the only thing holding them
together, presented a sharp contrast to our
boys in their spiffy blue and gold uniforms
and sparkling new wrestling shoes.
As the match began, I was alarmed
to see that the other team was wrestling
without headgear, a
kind of light helmet
designed to protect a
wrestler’s ears. It was a
luxury the ragtag team
obviously could not
afford.
Well, we ended up
walloping them. We took every weight
class. And as each of their boys got up
from the mat, he swaggered around in his
tatters with false bravado, a kind of street
pride that couldn’t acknowledge defeat.
Mike, seated beside me, shook his
head sadly, “I wish just one of them could
have won,” he said. “They have a lot of
potential, but losing like this could take
the heart right out of them.”
Mike loved kids – all kids – and he knew
them, having coached little league football,
baseball and lacrosse. That’s when the
idea for his present came. That afternoon,
I went to a local sporting goods store
and bought an assortment of wrestling
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headgear and shoes and sent them
anonymously to the inner-city church.
On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope
on the tree, the note inside telling Mike
what I had done and that this was his
gift from me. His smile was the brightest
thing about Christmas that year and in
succeeding years. For each Christmas, I
followed the tradition–one year sending a
group of mentally handicapped youngsters
to a hockey game, another year a cheque
to a pair of elderly brothers whose home
had burned to the ground the week before
Christmas, and on and on.
The envelope became the highlight of
our Christmas. It was always the last thing
opened on Christmas morning and our
children, ignoring their new toys, would
stand with wide-eyed anticipation as their
dad lifted the envelope from the tree to
reveal its contents.
As the children grew, the toys gave
way to more practical presents, but the
envelope never lost its allure. The story
doesn’t end there.
You see, we lost Mike last year due to
dreaded cancer. When Christmas rolled
around, I was still so wrapped in grief that
I barely got the tree up. But Christmas
Eve found me placing an envelope on the
tree, and in the morning, it was joined by
three more.
Each of our children,
unbeknownst to the
others, had placed an
envelope on the tree for
their dad. The tradition
has grown and someday
will expand even further
with our grandchildren
standing to take down the envelope.
Mike’s spirit, like the Christmas spirit
will always be with us.
This story was originally published in the
December 14, 1982 issue of Woman’s Day
magazine by Nancy W. Gavin. It was the first
place winner out of thousands of entries in
the magazine’s “My Most Moving Holiday
Tradition” contest in which readers were
asked to share their favorite holiday tradition
and the story behind it.
The story inspired a family from Atlanta,
Georgia to start The White Envelope Project
and Giving101, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to educating youth about the
importance of giving.
Do not turn upside down.
…on the bottom of a supermarket dessert box
Theft of this container is a crime…on a milk crate
Warning: Knives are sharp!
…on the packaging for a sharpening stone
Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball.
…on the label for a cheap rubber ball toy
Not for human consumption…on a package of dice
Do not light in face. Do not expose to flame.
…on a lighter
Remove plastic before eating.
…on the wrapper of a fruit roll-up snack
Using Ingenio cookware to destroy your old pots may
void your warranty.
…a printed message that appears in a television advertisement
when the presenter demonstrates how strong the cookware
is by using it to beat up and destroy a regular frying pan
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magazine. Our tree isn’t decked out in the
latest decorating fad. There’s no matching
pink and white Victorian lace bows.
There’s no fuchsia and purple frippery,
or whatever the latest trend might be in
Christmas tree decorating. Instead our tree
is a hodgepodge of ornaments collected
over the years, but each holding a memory
dear to our hearts.
There are the inexpensive wooden
ornaments I bought when my husband
and I were newly married and
money was tight. These are a
reminder of simpler times when
there was just the two of us.
Later when each of our
children was born, I bought a
special ornament engraved with
their name and date of birth to
mark the new addition to the
family.
Then there are the little handmade
ornaments the children
have made at school over the
years - construction paper
angels and clay Christmas
trees. They are a little worse for
wear, as it is difficult to pack
them away year after year
without them getting crushed.
Still each one is dear to me as they are a
reminder of Christmases past and a record
of my kids‚ progress from preschool to
middle school.
For several years we were in the habit
of purchasing Christmas ornaments as
vacation souvenirs. So we have Mickey
Mouse and Donald Duck ornaments as
reminders of our trip to Disney World
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hanging along side little glass ornaments
from the Caribbean and little wooden
ornaments from a craft shop near the
cottage we rented one summer.
Then there are all the angel ornaments
given to us in memory of our infant son,
Michael, who died just before Christmas
many years ago. They are made of many
different materials - metal, clay, porcelain,
wood, glass. Some are simple while
others are very elaborate. When we hang
them on our tree each year it feels like
we’ve included Michael in our Christmas
traditions.
The last ornament we hang on
our tree has special significance. This
little porcelain angel was given to us
by dear friends, on what would have
been our son’s first birthday, for they
knew it would be a difficult time of
year for us. I’ll always remember the
note that was attached to the angel.
The note said that they had bought
one just like it for themselves and
that each year when they hang
it on their own tree they would
think of Michael, too. It meant
so much to us that not only did
they acknowledge Michael, but
that they would include him in
their own Christmas traditions
spoke volumes to us at a time when
we felt very alone with our grief.
So even though our tree won’t
win any designer competitions with its
mismatched assortment of ornaments, we
enjoy its simple beauty. Each ornament
holds a special place in our hearts
reminding us of the love in our lives, and
that’s what I want to be reminded of at
Christmas time.
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Treat yourself the way you want others to treat you.
Don’t argue with a fool. The spectators can’t tell the difference.
If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.
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Ten Reasons to Visit Millbank
By Deborah Jantzi, Millbank
(with notes from Mark Moran on event changes)
I’ve lived in Millbank all my life, and
either worked at or have been involved
with mostly all of this list.
1. Zehr’s Country Market, Main
Street. You can’t miss it; a recent
makeover has changed the exterior
look to a handsome, red barn. There’s
really not a wrong time to visit, but
their fresh sausages, smoked chops,
bacon etc. arrive every Thursday from
Zehrs in Dashwood.
During the summer you’ll find fresh
Niagara fruits arriving twice a week.
Kawartha ice cream cones are a must!
But you know when you really should
visit? In February when the winter
blahs are setting in. Nothing will cheer
you up like free popcorn during Zehr’s
popcorn days!
2. I have to mention Anna Mae’s, of
course. After all, that’s what has put
Millbank on the map! What I really
recommend here is a slice of raspberry
custard pie. (To go, of course, because
you are going to be full after your
meal of broasted chicken!) Just before
Thanksgiving management hires
additional staff to come in and prep
pails full of pie pumpkins in an effort to
aid the bakery workers who bake 1000
pies for the occasion (did I mention
that number is strictly the pumpkin pies
baked?!). Currently, the building has
two entrances, one for dining in, and
the other for the book and gift shop.
Anna
Mae’s
3. The Orange Barn, is located on
Waterloo Street. A local couple, in
business for almost 40 years, have
supplied hundreds of people with a
taste of Florida and California sunshine
in the form of citrus, picked fresh and
trucked directly, one shipment per
month, December through March, each
season. The first shipment will arrive
on Dec. 4th and this is a first come first
serve drive through event this year. You
can find updates on their website at
www.orangebarn.ca
In addition to oranges and grapefruit,
the Erbs also sell orange TKO cleaners
and an assortment of fresh nuts
including one, two or thirty-pound
quantities of pecans. Payment is debit,
cash or cheque.
4. Millbank Family Furniture has
a brand new location beside Anna
Mae’s. You can wear off your lunch by
browsing! What better time to check
it out than in December? Guaranteed
you’ll find something to add to your
Christmas wish list! With a huge
showroom you’re allowed to dream big!
5. Christmas in the Village usually is
a Friday evening affair throughout the
town, with businesses staying open
late. It’s the first shipment of oranges,
with free snacks and other activities.
There are usually two short nativities
presented by local youngsters and
carollers on the streets, and also horse
drawn wagon rides. Publisher’s note:
This event has been cancelled for this
year, but look forward to it in the future.
6. Bauman’s Apiaries, Nicklin Street,
is “across the river” from the other
town businesses. You drive a winding
lane and suddenly you’re not in
town anymore, but on a family farm.
Once the bees are busy, the honey
is extracted twice a week on site. If
you’re after a large quantity of honey,
it’s more economical to bring your
own container. If you want a real treat,
try a jar of flavoured creamed honey.
Raspberry is my top pick! Honey is
available year round.
7. Although Zehr’s Country Market
carries Balderson Cheese, the closest
you’ll find to the original Millbank
brand is The Cheese Factory Outlet
store on Church Street—another fun
stop. Check out their variety of cheeses
and, also sold here, poultry products.
Our family enjoys the stuffed chicken
breasts; I’m recommending broccoli
and cheese.
Millbank Cheese Factory
8. On Main Street, almost across
from Zehrs, you’ll find Millbank Country
Hardware. If you can’t find the power
tool you’re after, you probably don’t
need it! Lots of brand names to choose
from at that. If you’re looking for deals
the time to come is in September for
their sale days.
9. Ladies, if the above interests the
men in your life more than you, you have
getaway options within five minutes, in
all directions, and they all involve fabrics
and/or quilts. To the south, in the next
“blink and you’ve missed it” village of
Poole, is Kathy’s Dry Goods. Newton is
home of E and E Cloth Creations (Edgar
and Emmaline Wagler just celebrated
their 30th anniversary in business!). As
Line 76 curves east changing it’s name
to William Hastings Line, you’ll turn left
onto Road 116 and find Quilts Galore
two farms down. Heading north from
Millbank on Road 121, take the first
side road east, first farm to the right,
and check out Conestoga Bird Feed.
Also on this farm you’ll find a small,
well-stocked dry goods store (and those
two adjectives are not exaggerated!).
10. Our parks. Pioneer Memorial Park
on Waterloo Street has new playground
equipment as well as a mown path
beside the muddy river. The Lyle Yost Ball
Diamond is at the east edge of town and
there’s also Morningdale Park, where on
one side of the river you’ll find the rest
area. You can follow the path down to
the creek and across the footbridge to
more shaded areas to explore. At the
top of the hill you’ll find the recently
restored Dunbar Family Log Cabin.
With a bit of luck, you’ll find someone
there working, and you’ll be able to
step inside. Also, running through our
town is the freshly resurfaced Guelph to
Goderich Trail (G2G).
10. There you have it. Ten reasons to
make Millbank a year round daytripping
destination.
The real way to explore? Ask a
local about more small, family-owned
businesses such as A-Z Gifts, Country
Dream Gifts, Albrecht’s Chainsaw
Service, Sunscape Greenhouse and
more, all within minutes of the village.
In the summer you’ll find roadside
produce stands, in the spring, it’ll
be maple syrup; eggs you can find
year round. Buy local, buy fresh!
There’s simply no end to daytripping
adventures.
Please note: all businesses are closed
on Sundays. Find more information at
www.millbankandarea.com
Millbank Family
Furniture
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Christas, Christas,
lead home.”
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Millbank
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Dinners include
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Historical
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Tavistock Area
Individual
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Family Size
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Christmas
Dinners available
TUESDAY
Liver & Onions served with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables, Roast Turkey Dinner served with Mashed
Potatoes, Vegetables & Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Mincemeat Tarts
WEDNESDAY
Pork Hock & Scalloped Potatoes with Vegetables & Sauerkraut, Holiday Ham & Scalloped Potatoes with
Vegetables, Roast Turkey Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Homemade Sage Stuffing,
Assorted Christmas Cookies: pfeffernusse, ginger molasses & sugar plums
THURSDAY
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& Vegetables, Roast Turkey Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Homemade Sage Stuffing,
Homemade Apple Dumplings with Carmel Sauce
FRIDAY
Cabbage Roll Dinner served with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables, Roast Turkey Dinner with Mashed
Potatoes, Vegetables & Homemade Sage Stuffing, Fish & Chips, Tiny Tim’s Plum Pudding
SATURDAY
Two-meat dinner – serves one: Pigtail & Rolled Rib Includes Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables, Roast
Turkey Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Homemade Sage Stuffing, Gingerbread Cheesecake,
Christmas Pudding with Carmel Sauce
SUNDAY
Join us for a home-cooked meal while listening to country gospel favourites. Roast Goose Dinner served
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Homemade Sage Stuffing, Gingerbread Cheesecake, Christmas Pudding with Carmel Sauce
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Monday: Closed
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By
Victoria Stirling,
London
The elderly man was oblivious to
the commotion he was creating on the
ward. He was far too busy trying to close
the large gap in his hospital gown.
“Nurse, what kind of a nightshirt
do you call this?” he shouted out, as
he walked towards me at the nurses’
station. I saw his ample abdomen and
other vital parts were all on full display;
no wonder he was creating such a stir.
“I can’t get the danged edges to come
together; no matter how hard I try.”
Trying hard not to laugh, I swiftly
propelled him back into his room.
“It’s supposed to go on the other way
round.” I said.
“That’s the silliest thing I’ve ever
heard. If I do what you say everyone will
be able to see my back-side; I wouldn’t
like that.”
“Well, I think, it would be a lot better
than what you’re showing everyone
now.”
I handed him another gown. “I
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over the top of that one; the opposite
way around; that should solve the
problem.”
I grinned. “And, just remember to
do this every time before you again go
walking around the ward.”
Christmas at
Castle Kilbride Museum
The table is set, the trees are trimmed,
and the warmth and charm will kindle your
holiday spirit. A tour through historic
Castle Kilbride is truly a magical time.
When we celebrate Christmas with family and
friends, we have the Victorians to thank for many
of its joyful festivities and delightful customs.
Step back in time and take in the sights and
sounds of Castle Kilbride National Historic Site.
Christmas Holiday Hours
The Castle sparkles from
November 21st to January 3rd
Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm
Admission: Adult $9, Senior/Student $8, Child $5
Tickets must be purchased online.
See website for details.
Please check our website or call
to verify hours of operation
before visiting.
60 Snyder’s Rd., W. • Baden
519-634-8444 • 1-800-469-5576
Operated By Wilmot Township
www.castlekilbride.ca
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www.dalesantiquemarket.com
Something Fun for you or anyone on your list ~ unique Items from $10 and up!
75+ VENdORS • ANTIQUES • FOOD • washrooms
8898 longwoods rd, mount Brydges
www.brickyardantiques.com
10 min. west of london, exit 86 hwy. 402
wed-thurs 11-5 • fri-Sun 10-6
&M
Mennonite nite Furniture
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days
OPEN:
Thursday-Saturday,
10am-5pm
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• Specialty Farms & Markets
• Craft Breweries & Wineries
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• Handcrafted Furniture
• Museums • Thrift Shops
• Places to Stay & Dine
• Live Theatre • Events
• So Much More!
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find all the shops in a region.
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SHOP
LOCAL
TROYER’S SPICES
Santa likes
itspicy!
We specialize in
salt free blends & rubs
110 QUEEN ST. EAST, ST. MARYS
226-661-8777 • troyersspices.ca
Eclectic Treasure
Antiques to Every Day Needs
Virtual Tour on Google Maps
ST. MARYS
MUSEUM
Visit facebook.com/stmarysmuseum
for up to date information.
Admission by donation
177 Church St. S., Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6
519-284-3556
Email: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
www.stmarysmuseum.ca
Discover Your Family Tree Here!
95 Queen St., St. Marys
Custom
Framing
• Conservation Framing • Needlepoint
• Shadow Box Framing • Limited Edition Prints
Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 519-284-4661
Thrift Store
A Resale Store
That's So Much More!
Clothing, Jewellery, Vintage Home Decor,
the Unique & More!
www.passitonstore.com
Tubing under the
lights at sundown!
• Refreshments
& food available
• Accommodations Available • Free Parking
www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com
4725 Line #1, Perth South • 519-225-2329
519-284-0059
31 Water St. S., St.Marys
Village Craft & Candle
CANDLE FACTORY OUTLET ONSITE
Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-2
Candle Store & so much more! TOYS GALORE!
Something for everyone on your list!
TONS OF CRAFTS
STUFFIES!
PUZZLES & BOOKS
villagecraftandcandle.com • info@vccandle.com
158 Queen St. E., St.Marys Phone Orders Welcomed • 519-284-9900
• Hand Made • Best Quality • None Finer
166 Queen Street, St. Marys • 519-284-3572
www.chocolatefactory.ca
Little Falls
Artisan
Crafters
Market
Over 100
Artisans
to choose
from!
Large, varied
selection
of interesting
gift ideas.
Headquarters
of popular
18” doll clothes.
Take Home a
Little Perth County!
83 Queen St. East
ST. MARYS •519-284-0433
www.littlefallscraftersmarket.com
Zenfire
Pottery
Over 50 local artisans, makers
& authors for your unique
gift giving this Christmas.
Pottery | Turned Wood Bowls
Cork Wallets & Bags | Jewellery
Zen, Nature & Children’s Books
All Natural Soap & Body Products
Zero Waste / Plastic Free Products
EXTENDED CHRISTMAS HOURS
OPEN Wednesday-Saturday • Mon/Tues by Chance
Hathaway
House
Bed &
Breakfast
44 St. Andrew
Street South
ST. MARYS
519-284-1137
"WE MAKE HOMEMADE EASY"
Healthy “make-at-home” Soups.
Savouries for the gourmet in all of us.
www.auntmillieskitchen.com
13 Water St. S., St. Marys, 519-284-0313
See website or call
store for hours
Local Honey &
Ready Made
Meals
Local Meats, Fresh Baking, Preserves,
Seasonal Produce & Maple Syrup
4074 Perth Line # 9, ST.MARYS
519-284-2564 www.mccullys.ca
114 Queen St. E. • St.Marys www.zenfirepottery.ca
DOG FACTS
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Winter 2020/21

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MI
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From ST. MARYS to EMBRO, PRINCETON & WOODSTOCK
Home of
Eddycrest Sewing
Furniture
Tues. to Fri.
10:30-3:30
Sat. 10:30-3
or by appt.
Vast Selection of Quilting Cottons
515533 11 th Line, RR#3 • WOODSTOCK
519-537-8753 (2.2 km North of Outdoor Farm Show)
www.countrypatchworks.ca
in Princeton
OPEN
Thurs. 11-4
Fri/Sat 11-5
Sun. 11-4
CHRISTMAS
OPEN HOUSE
Nov. 5-8
handcraed d & repurposed itemsi
www.theshopinprinceton.ca
686995 Hwy 2, PRINCETON (Blandford-Blenheim)
LargeL
Selection
o n
of o
Jigsaw
Come
Puzzles
P
Experience... ~
... a store like no other
Pottery
featuring the works of
~
Artisans from across Canada
Glass
~
and around the World.
J
Jewellery
An Amazing
~
Selection!
Toys &
Games
“Expect
EXTRA!!! Headlines
Actual headlines from many different newspapers.
You really have to laugh at how some headlines are worded!
Safety Experts Say School Bus Passengers
Should Be Belted
Patina’s
Gifts of Art & Craft
Unusual”
112 Thames St. South, Ingersoll
519-485-6466 • Shop Online patinas.ca
EXTRA!!!
Survivor of Siamese
Twins Joins Parents
Screws, Abrasives,
Glues, Fittings & Hose
for Dust Collection,
Intarsia & Project
Patterns, Crafting and
Woodworking Supplies,
and a whole lot more that
we've been told you can't
find anywhere else!
all your project
supplies under
one roof!
WE WELCOME
ALL ELVES!
RETAIL STORE HOURS:
Monday-Friday
9am-5pm,
Saturday
9am-3pm
Drunk Gets
Nine Months
in Violin Case
Farmer Bill Dies
in House
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas
in Spacecraft
Stolen Paintings
Found by Tree
Kids Make
Nutritious
Snacks
Workshop
Supply Inc.
100 Commissioner St
EMBRO
1-800-387-5716
www.workshopsupply.com
Winter 2020/21 we had been given the most sacred gift of time.
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CLINTON
huronhoney
Antiques
Home Décor
Furishings
OPEN WED-SUN
anques.rad@gmail.com
79 ALBERT STREET, CLINTON
CLINTON, ARVA, STRATHROY, PARKHILL, ZURICH & MOUNT BRYDGES
43 Albert St.
CLINTON
226-457-0575
TUES to
FRI 10-5
SAT 10-2
ISS
OPEN!
shop local ~ support local
Honey for purchase -
see Instagram or call
519-476-592 for details.
Mennonite Furniture
A Rustic Home Decor
www.cinnamoncabinco.ca
KILDONAN HOUSE
BED & BREAKFAST
FRESH
LOCAL
APPLES • HONEY • JAMS • APPLE CIDER
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR • MAPLE SYRUP
PEANUTS • GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS
RADER FROZEN PIES • SEASONAL FRUIT
CRUNICAN
ORCHARDS
Since 1877
Richmond St. North, LONDON
10 min North of London at 15 Mile Rd
519-666-0286
Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5
CRUNICANORCHARDS.COM
SHOP
LOCAL
Order your traditional Christmas
baking... Quantities t large a g & small
l
Since 1946
•Breads •Pastries
•Pies •Cookies
•Custom Cakes
• Fruit Breads
Open Tues.-Sat: 9-5:30 • Fri 9-8
Also open Mondays in December
12 Front Street West
Strathroy • 519-245-0741
hamiltonsbakery.ca
63 Albert St, Clinton • 519-357-5168
www.dresstoimpressbridal.com
A must see store,
come & explore.
Gourmet Edibles
& One-of-a-Kind Items!
26 Isaac St., Clinton
Mon. to Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 9-4
Check Facebook for extended
Christmas Hours
519-482-1445
www.madeinhuron.com
71 KIRK ST, CLINTON
519-482-1163
A Healing Arts &
Energy Wellness Haven
Retail:
Crystals • Books • Oracle/Tarot Cards
Pottery • Incense • Artisan Crafts & Gifts
Services by Appointment:
• Spiritual Readings• Crystal Healing
• Reiki• ThetaHealing®• Reflexology• More
Open Fri 12-7, Sat 12-5 & Any Time by Appt.
Ask about our private group bookings &
upcoming workshops, classes & events.
Your Open Door to Infinite Possibilities...
86 Albert Street, Clinton
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jackie@journeysofthesoul.ca
Christmas that I Remember
When I was a little girl back in Holland,
Christmas was very different than what
we are used to here today. Our Christmas
day was strictly a religious holiday and
attending church was the most important
part of the day. In the afternoon there
was always a children’s Christmas party
and we always got a book and a small
bag of treats.
Our Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) was held
on December 4th. At school we would
decorate a box. This would be for the
Sinterklaas parade held after school
when this box or basket would be used
for the treats. After an early
supper we would start getting
sort of nervous and excited at
the same time, for Sinterklaas
did not come during the night
while we were sleeping but
came through the front door.
First, Black Peter would
open the door just a crack
and toss pepernoten (small,
round, spiced cookies)
through the door. This way
we knew Sinterklaas was
almost there. By this time, I was
By Judy Lenting, Strathroy
hiding behind a big chair in our living
room scared stiff. Sinterklaas would
come in with a big sack and sit in the
best chair in the living room, He always
asked if any of us had been bad. After
this, things got better. Sinterklaas would
reach deep down into his bag and bring
up a present with a name on it and so it
went until the bag was empty.
This memory I have in my mind from
so long ago but it’s oh, so precious. We
kept this tradition after we came to
Canada. We would receive a big parcel
from grandparents in Holland and we
would be so excited opening
it up. Then the kids at
school would make fun of
us when we told them we
already had our presents
while they were waiting for
their “Christmas.” After a few
years, our Dutch Sinterklaas
tradition fell by the wayside
and we became more
“Canadianized.” They
were good times which
still have a place in my
memory.
• Liquid • Creamed • Comb
Nature’s
Power Food
• Honey Butter • Skin Creams
• Honey Spreads • BBQ Sauce & Mustard
• Bee Pollen • Bees for your own hive!
OPEN: Thursday u d
a
& Friday d y 9-5, Saturday t
10-3
3
www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca
39006 Zurich-Hensall Rd., East E t of fZurich • 519-236-4979
By Ruth Sharon
• CRANBERRY MATH: One 12 ounce bag = about 3
cups whole berries = about 2.5 cups finely chopped
berries. (Noteworthy: 1/2 cup contains only 25 calories)
• Only cook whole cranberries until they pop...longer
than that and they’ll turn to mush and start to get bitter.
• Adding 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to cranberries while
cooking neutralizes some of the fruit’s natural acidity,
which means you’ll need less sugar.
• To rehydrate dried cranberries, cover them with water, liqueur or other soaking
liquid in a medium bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds. Let
stand for 5 minutes before using. Or, pour a very hot liquid over berries, cover and
let stand for at least 20 minutes.
• CRANBERRY TEA: In a saucepan bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Removing
from heat, add 4 green tea bags. Cover and let stand for 12 minutes. Remove and
discard tea bags. Cover and chill for 2 1/2 hours. Transfer chilled tea to serving
pitcher and stir in 2 cups cranberry juice. Serve over ice with fresh cranberry
garnish. Makes 4 (10 oz) servings.
• CRANBERRY PARTY MEATBALLS: These sauce recipes are loosely based on
accommodating approximately 2 lbs. (65-70 meatballs). Mix the following (option
1 or 2) and pour over meatballs placed in crock-pot. We recommend using a slow
cooker at low-setting for 4 hours.
• Cranberry Meatballs, Option 1: Combine 1 can (12 oz/348 ml) whole-berry
cranberry sauce, 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1
tablespoon prepared mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 cloves minced garlic.
• Cranberry Meatballs, Option 2: Combine 1 can (12 oz/348 ml) jellied
cranberry sauce, 1 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon
lemon juice.
• CRANBERRY POPCORN BALLS: This is an old-school idea shared through
generations. Fun should never go out of style. In a large bowl, combine 8 cups of
fully-popped popcorn, 1 cup finely diced dried cranberries. Set aside. In a small
saucepan combine 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup maple
syrup. Heat until butter melts and mixture begins to boil, stirring often. Cook
until mixture thickens slightly (4 to 5 minutes). Pour over popcorn/cranberry
mixture. Stir and toss until coated. Dipping your hands in cold water, shape
popcorn mixture into 2 inch balls, applying firm pressure to hold shape. Place on
waxed paper to cool completely. Let stand for several hours (or overnight) to
harden. Makes 12 balls that are sweet to gift by wrapping in plastic wrap with
Christmas stickers on the outside.
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so I gathered the markers and crayons and paints,
Winter 2020/21

Lake Huron
MI
ONTARIO
NY
Please make this a Small Business Christmas!
“He who has
no Christas
in his hear
will never find
Christas
under the tee.”
- Roy L. Smith
OPEN:
Discover the
Nicest Quilt Shop
in Strathroy!
Sewing Machine Sales & Service
Sew
Creative
• Sales • Service
A
Authorized Dealer
HANDI QUILTER
LONG ARM DEALER
Quilt Fabric &
Sewing Supplies
Celebrate
with Cranberries
Sewing machines and accessories are available.
Keep checking for available stock.
See what’s new or shop online
Curbside Service Still Available
ab
le
In the past several years, these little gems have
grown in popularity and use. Cranberries are often
associated with our festive season and boast of
being near the top of that highly regarded list of
“super foods” due to their notable nutrient content
and antioxidant qualities.
Cranberry Party Dip
1 (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/3 cup slivered almonds
In a bowl, thoroughly mix together marmalade, pepper and cranberry sauce. Using a
9-inch pie plate, spread cream cheese evenly along bottom. Add cranberry mixture,
smoothing around the middle (it’s sometimes attractive to leave a white edging around
outside). Sprinkle top with almonds. Enjoy with crackers, pretzels or breadsticks.
Oven Baked Cranberry Dressing
You’ll find this traditional holiday dressing so delicious, you’ll likely make it again and again
to serve throughout the year. In addition to turkey, it complements pork and chicken dishes.
8 cups whole wheat dried bread cubes
(store bought or homemade)
2 cups COOKED crumbled sausage meat
(breakfast or Italian)
2 cups chicken broth
2 stalks celery, with leaves, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely diced
2 eggs
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
3 Tbsps. olive oil
4 Tbsps. fresh chopped parsley (divided)
1 1/2 Tbsps. fresh sage, finely chopped
3/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
Non-stick cooking spray
In large fry pan, over medium-high heat, heat oil and add onions and celery. Cook
for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often until celery is soft and onions are beginning to
brown. Stir in cranberries, sausage, 3 tablespoons of the parsley, pepper and
sage. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray
a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together broth/stock and eggs.
Stir in bread cubes and celery/cranberry mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Transfer entire mixture to prepped baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 40
minutes, or until dressing is steaming hot. Remove foil and continue to bake for
an additional 10 minutes, browning the top and ensuring all is very warm
throughout. Garnish with remaining parsley.
Cranberry-Banana Loaf
You are sure to enjoy this appealing and moist holiday loaf. This recipe makes 2 loaves.
One for you and one worth sharing with friends, neighbours and loved ones.
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. lemon juice
4 cups all-purpose flour
In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy;
beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Beat
in bananas, vanilla and lemon juice. In a separate
bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking
soda and salt. Stir into butter mixture alternately
with milk, making 3 additions of dry ingredients and
2 of milk. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Scrape
into 2 oil-sprayed loaf pans, smoothing top.
Bake in the centre of a preheated 350 degree F oven
until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean,
about 1 1/4 hours. Let cool in pan on a rack for 5
minutes. Remove from pan, let cool completely.
Wrap in plastic wrap; store at room temperature
for 24 hours before slicing.
(Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up
to 2 days or overwrap in heavy-duty foil and
freeze for up to 2 weeks.)
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup milk
22486 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges 519-264-2177
www.sewcreativequilting.ca
We want you & your
family to stay healthy
and safe during these
unusual ultmes!
times!
Wishing everyone
all the best in 2021!
25 Front St. W, Strathroy • 519-245-9923
It’s s worth the drive
to FORT ROSE!
Celebrate the
FESTIVE SEASON!
Give the Gift of Maple Syrup!
•At the breakfast table on pancakes &french toast
• Grilled cheese, maple glazed ham, carrots & squash
• Great addition to desserts & frostings
COOKBOOKS AVAILABLE
27382 Coldstream Rd. RR 5
PARKHILL • 519-232-9041
www.fortrose.ca
Monday d
to Saturday t
ay 10 am - 5 pm
NEW & USED BIKES
• Norco • Genesis • DCO
• Haro • Hutch • Evo
• Accessories • Repairs
• Same Day/Next Day Service
Deck out your bike with some safety
accessories or treat it to a tune up!
www.dougandmarionsbikes.com
~ OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ~
29th Annual 2021
PANCAKE BRUNCH
INCLUDES: Pancakes, Sausage, Ham,
Muffins, Fruit Salad, Maple Baked Beans,
Coleslaw, Refreshments & Pure Maple Syrup
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY from
FEBRUARY 20th to APRIL 4th, 9am-2pm
& MARCH BREAK: Mon-Fri, March 15-19
Adults $15.00 • 12 & under $7.50 (tax included)
Maple Syrup Available Year Roundd
Store Open Daily 9am to 5pm
• See how Maple Syrup is made
• See our 8000 Tap Operation
• Sample Fresh Maple Syrup & Maple Butter
• Maple Products available for purchase
• Wagon Rides • School Tours
• Luncheon Meetings & Group Tours
• Large gravel parking lot
• Sugar House Visits Welcomed
Elginfield Rd.
81
17
Parkhill
7
Centre Rd
81
Bornish
Maintain your health
and the environment
by using your two
wheels to see
the countryside!
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.
7
Winter 2020/21 I collected the nerf guns and assembled board games.
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The
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Stay two nights in LONDON and get one free - see details on this page!
In
Tribute
by Stan Scizlowski, Lasalle
from Daytripping Nov.-Dec. 2008
Here, at Cassino War Cemetery,
where the early morning shadows of
the Montecassino Heights steal slowly,
almost imperceptibly across the gateway
to the Liri Valley, lie buried the earthly
remains of our Canadian comrades.
They gave their lives in a just war to
preserve the freedoms we so dearly
cherish, and now they lie side by side
with their British and Commonwealth
comrades. The rich soil of Italy was
made richer by the flesh and blood they
had so freely given to it.
Their last resting place is one
of incomparable beauty, so nobly
designed, crafted and maintained.
Under the blue skies of spring and
summer the wayward breezes sigh
and murmur through the tall pines and
acacias. Within shade and out in the
warming sun stand rows upon rows of
white headstones that mark
the places where they sleep.
Bright flowering shrubs and
plants grow above them,
and the green, green grass
on which we walk is of the
land they called home. They
are heroes. They gave their
‘all’ as they stood at the
threshold of what should
have been an abundant and
satisfying life. Their dreams
and the dreams of those
who loved them have been
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shattered on the hard anvil of war.
They know no more weariness
or pain, nor exulting joy, nor tears of
sadness, nor the torments of anger and
despair. They are sleeping. They have
known not the soft caress of a woman’s
love, nor the love of a child in their
arms. So much has been denied them.
They awake not to bright dawns nor
hear the thunder and see the flash of
summer’s storms. The leaves of autumn
scattered not to their tread, nor the
joys of spring greet them in all its glory.
They are sleeping. Though the world
has trembled again and again to the
loud and frightful sounds of war, they
feared not, for their peace is forever.
They have fought the good fight,
have laid down their arms, and are
resting, a sleep that knows no waking,
no tomorrow. We who have walked
safely out of the shadows of the valley
of death will always remember them.
Yes, we will remember them until that
time when we are to climb the long
stairway to eternity.
“They were only in the morning of
their lives when the golden trumpets
called them to eternity.”
MI
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with a wink and a smile I moved on to schoolwork:
Winter 2020/21

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You’re
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Words of congratulations from our customers, contributors
and readers on our 25th Anniversary.
If you’d like to share your thoughts about Daytripping,
please email them to info@daytripping.ca.
Six years ago, my husband and I moved from Prince George, BC to
Rodney, Ontario to retire. Neither of us were the least bit familiar with
lovely southwestern Ontario. Our neighbour from across the street, upon
hearing where we moved from, came over with five or six past editions of
the Daytripper. Did we pour over those copies! We enjoyed every page.
Since then, we have made many daytripping excursions based on what
business and features we have become aware of within your paper. We
love your “biggest little paper” and are always happy to snag ourselves a
new edition and continue exploring.
Happy 25th! And don’t be plan’n on going anywhere soon.
Marney Cloutier, Reader
Congratulations to you Daytripping. I love advertising in this paper. A lot
of people find me throught this paper. It is always a pleasure to talk to
Rhonda and designing a new ad goes very smoothly. Thank you all so
much. We at Westland Greenhouses are also celebrating this year. We
immigrated from Hollland exactly 20 years ago, bought a potato field and
started this business. Have a great day.
Westland Greenhouses GB. INC
Paul & Anita VanAdrichem
To all the wonderful folks at ‘Daytripping’: CONGRATULATIONS on your
¼ century celebration of one of the most informative, fun embracing,
supportive magazines around!
Its is several years ago that I first picked up your three part, jam full, newsy
paper in Bayfield; on that hot summer day, my husband and I sat on a
bench under a shade tree, reading the articles, passing the sections back
and forth, sharing a chuckle or two at the pieces we read. When I saw the
ad requesting writers to submit I was thrilled to think I might get
something I wrote in print, so you can imagine how ‘beyond thrilled’ I
was when my first tiny article was published in the Dayripper!!!! Again I
thank you!
Happy 25th Daytripping – keep on printing!
Laurie BurrowsBreakey, Southampton, Contributor
Congratulations Mark and staff....25 years, quite an accomplishment. The
hard work and dedication required resulting in The Daytripper, a truly
remarkable publication, is evident in each and every issue. The unique
destinations located in “our own backyard” are endless, and thanks to
you and your staff, we are continually reminded that many treasures await
our arrival. Thank you also for allowing me to be one of your contributors.
I am honoured to be included on your list of featured writers.
Betty Popelier, Contributor
“One of the most
glorious messes in the
world is the mess
created in the living
room on Christas Day.
Don’t clean it up
too quickly.”
A M Garden
&
- Andy Rooney
• Home décor items
• Vintage collecbles
• Fresh wreaths, greens
& cedar roping
• Custom arrangements
• Pre-made urn Insets
• Everything you need
to make your own urn
CHRISTMAS
OPEN HOUSE
Nov.
FRESH CUTPREMIUM
TREES!
No hassle tree stands with free tree drilling.
Centre
4171 Col. Talbot Rd.
LONDON (Lambeth)
519-652-3539
One of London’s largest selections of Christmas décor!
Door Prizes & Goodies
www.amgardencentre.ca
Birdie’s Nest
“We shop the World for You!”
• An Experience in Home Design • Fashion Boutique
• Jewellery • Handcrafted Furniture
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India,
Indonesia n &Mexico
& Mexico...
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Simple & Elegant Furniture,
Baskets & Pillows
After purchasing Andy’s Drive-In we knew we wanted to support
businesses that help support unique little businesses through advertising.
With that in mind, we headed out to contact Mark at Daytripping
because we knew they had the best exposure for us and we wanted to
provide our “daytripping customers” with a great experience when they
stopped in for a step back into time with our Retro 50’s Inspired Diner.
Mark & his team with their expertise helped us choose what would be
best suited for our location, we appreciate the superior customer service
we receive from him & the staff.
We’ve been dealing with Mark & Daytripping for eight seasons and we
“Love it” and best of all - so do our customers! Thank You.
Dale & Michele Docker, Owners, Andy's Drive-In & Andy's on Wheels
Congratulation on 25 years. A real milestone. Daytripping is a fantastic
publication.
I read every issue from front to the back, consuming every article and
loving the statements along the bottom borders. I enjoy the colourful
advertisements. I was at a meeting yesterday and the latest issues were
piled there. I'm glad I could grab my copy because they were
disappearing before my eyes.
Good luck for the next 25 years.
Esther Meerschaut, Contributor
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• Tableware
• Wall Art
• Candles
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90 PARK AVE., E. • 519-354-4040
Monday to
Saturday
10am-6pm
Sunday
11am-5pm
Winter 2020/21 math facts and science and vocabulary words.
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Daytripper
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& Dutton
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our website
for the perfect
arrangement.
8966 Furnival Rd. South, RODNEY • 519-785-0487 • www.eriegarden.com
Home Décor
Accents
Gifts
Jewellery
Accessories
~RETAILER~
Friday 1-5 • Saturday 9:30-4 • Sunday 10-3 • Washroom Available
Open Daily
10 to 4
Country
Christmas Show
November 13 to 15
Friday 1-9 pm, Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-4
23490 Pioneer Line, RODNEY • 519-785-2312 • www.decoratingdiva.ca
Tasty Sweets
Cafe & Bakery
180 Main i Street, t West t Lorne
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after your Christmas...
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• Decadent Desserts
• Fresh Breads & Baking Daily
• Breakfast & Lunch Cafe Menu
~ all homemade from scratch
• Catering
519-768-0044
Mon.-Fri. 7-3:30, Sat. 84S 8-4, Sun. 9-1
Closed first Sunday of each month
Two Great Shops - 174 Currie Road, Duon
E & E All Occasion
Wedding Decor & Gis
Christmas is Here!
ShopOur Wide Selecon of
Christmas Decor & Gis
Working together
as a community...
Bring in a non-perishable
food or a toy and get
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Mon-Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-4
519-762-3434
Crafts Plus
Not Just Crafts!
Exciting News!
Christmas is Coming!
• Giftware & Decor
• Childrens’ Books
• Cards, Gift Bags & Boxes
• Stationery • Craft Supplies
Watch for
Christmas Specials
Closed Mon • Tues−Fri 10-5 • Sat 10−4
519-762−3550
SHOP LOCAL - WIN CASH FOR CHRISTMAS!
Important Warnings
On the "CycleAware" helmet-mounted mirror:
"Remember: Objects in the mirror are actually behind you."
On a large folding cardboard sunshade for car windscreens:
"Do not attempt to operate vehicle with sunshade in place."
On a car lock which loops around both the clutch pedal
and steering wheel:
"Warning - Remove lock before driving."
On a packet of juggling balls:
"This product contains small granules under 3 millimeters. Not suitable
for children under the age of 14 years in Europe or 8 years in the USA."
On a packet of Nytol sleeping tablets:
"Warning: may cause drowsiness."
On a packet of peanuts served on an internal flight in China:
"Open packet and eat contents." (in Chinese and English)
On 500g packets of Sainsbury's peanuts:
"Contains nuts."
Seen on a camera:
"This camera only works when there is film inside."
On a bottle of flavoured milk drink:
"After opening, keep upright."
On a can of windscreen de-icing spray:
"Spray works in sub-zero temperatures."
On a can of insect spray:
"Kills all kinds of insects! Warning: This spray is harmful to bees."
A different brand of insect spray:
"Kills flies, wasps, mosquitoes, midges and other flying insects.
Not tested on animals"
From
My two friends and my husband
and I finally got our hands on the
Daytripper (missed this paper during
the pandemic). It felt so good to go
through the pages again. Happy 25th
anniversary by the way!
Pinecroft, Aylmer
Anyway we all decided to go through
the paper and jot down things we would
like to do and then we got together on
a Thursday and compared notes.
Well there were a lot of things that
we picked out the same and few
different things, too.
We hit the road leaving
Sarnia and we drove to
Aylmer and Pinecroft—
great food, beautiful setting
and a unique store. A must
visit for anyone reading the
Daytripper. We left there and
headed to the Urban Wheel in
Tillsonburg. A very unique store…
kind of country, kind of variety,
kind of craft-type store. From there we
Our Readers
By Carrie Durance, Sarnia
ended up in Tillsonburg at the Antique
Mall. Another great find that brings
you down memory lane, and is well
laid out and organized. We then went
to Delhi Quance Park. Beautiful setting,
unique buildings—kind of like a hiking
trail within the park.
From there we made
our way to the Rustic
Feather Barntique near
Walsh. I recommend
stopping there because
it is so neat that they
transformed the barn
on their property into
a beautiful store. The
owner did say that they
will be expanding next
year and was so glad
she posted an ad in the
Daytripper. She has had
so many people stop out since she did.
We love the Daytripping crowd. We all
should be proud of them for helping the
local unique stores in our
own back yard.
This paper is the
best treasure hunt
of stores put all in
one little package.
Keep up the
great job of
giving us things
to explore and
fill our days with
joy. Here’s hoping
for another 25 years
of the best newsprint an
individual can find!
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I laughed as I thought it, in spite of myself,
Winter 2020/21

Lake Huron
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Remember that the info in any ad may have changed since we printed on Oct. 24th
This issue was printed on Oct. 24th
Please Remember...
that much may have changed since
this issue came out, and we’re hoping
that it’s continually for the better.
Masks will be required in some places.
Please be prepared, and call or go to
our customers websites or social
media sites for updates.
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for Country Living
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November 3 to
December 23
Tuesday through Thursday
6-7 pm, 7-8 pm, 8-9 pm
Max 3 bubbles per hour, maximum 15 people.
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MON-FRI 10 to 6
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HOME
Interior Decor • Candles
Kitchen Gadgets
Canning Equipment
Cheesemaking
Cookstoves • Grain Mills
YOUR STYLE
Women’s n’sFa Fashions
Accessories & Jewellery
GARDENING
Hand & Garden Tools
Wind Chimes
Planters & Sprayers
Rain Barrels
Outdoor Clocks
Flags & Poles
Weathervanes
Thermometers
Outdoor Cooking
BIRDING
Houses & Feeders
Bird Baths
Purple Martin Houses
Wild Bird Feed
Wild Bird Books & CD’s
Heated Pet Products
Pest Control & more!
HOBBY FARM
Incubators
Waterers & Feeders
Windmills
Poultry Processing
Equipment
Beekeeping Equipment
Rabbit Raising
Equipment
www.BerryHill.ca
75 Burwell Road, St. Thomas
519-631-0480 • 1-800-668-3072
OPEN
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Mackie’s Parking Lot is (as it has always been) FREE for customers!
The Carpenter
Author
An elderly carpenter was ready to
retire. He told his employer/contractor
of his plans to leave the house-building
business and live a more leisurely life
with his wife, enjoying his extended
family. He would miss the paycheque,
but he needed to retire. They could
get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his
good worker go, and asked if he could
build just one more house as a personal
favour. The carpenter said yes, but in
time it was easy to see that his heart
was not in his work. He resorted to
shoddy workmanship and used inferior
materials.
It was an unfortunate way to end his
career. When the carpenter finished his
work and the builder came to inspect
the house, the contractor handed the
front door key to the carpenter. “This
is your house,”
Over 109 YEARS the Same!
782-4390
269 Sunset Drive
ST. THOMAS
519-631-7264
unknown
he said, “my gift to you.”
What a shock! What a shame! If he
had only known he was building his
own house he would have done it all
so differently. Now he had to live in the
home he had built none to well.
So it is with us. We build our lives in
a distracted way reacting rather than
acting, willing to put up with less than
the best. At important points we do not
give the job our best effort. Then with
a shock, we look at the situation we
have created and find that we are now
living in the house we have built. If we
had realized that, we would have done
it differently.
Think of yourself as the carpenter.
Think about your house. Each day you
hammer a nail, place a board, or erect
a wall, build wisely.
It is the only life you will ever build.
Even if you live it for only one day more,
that day deserves to be lived graciously
and with dignity.
The plaque on the wall says, “Life is
a do-it-yourself project.” Who could
say it more clearly?
Your life today
is the result of
your attitudes
and choices in
the past. Your life
tomorrow will be
the result of your
attitudes and the choices you make
today.
Winter 2020/21 “what if quarantine can heal our emotional health?” (continued on page 39)
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME
CIDER, MEAD, WINE, BEER & SPIRITS
I Southwestern Ontario boasts some excellent
Craft Breweries, Wineries & Cideries!
Take a Daytrip to Shale Ridge Farm in Thedford
Handcrafted Ciders
Open Sat. & Sun.10-5
9090 Widder Rd.,
Thedford
shaleridgeestatewinery.com
Come to our Jobsite Brewing Co.
P d f lit
on farm Brewery!
Brewery & Taproom
stonepickerbrewing.com
7143 Forest Road,
Plympton-Wyoming
(4km South of Forest)
with Wood Fired Pizza!
Please check out
our website for details.
www.jobsitebrewing.ca
45 Cambria St. • Stratford
Producer of quality spirits
including Gin, Vodka,
Whisky & Liqueurs...
& our own Hand Sanitizer.
45 Cambria St. • Stratford
519-305-5535 • www.junction56.ca
We have room
for more
customers -
Try us!
GOOD BEER &
TASTY FOOD
Sold Here!
96 Norfolk St. S.
SIMCOE
519-428-2886
"Brew'd @ The Blue"
www.blueelephant.ca
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RAMBLIN’ ROAD
BREWERY FARM
Come in to sample or
purchase our farm
fresh premium beers!
“Lunch Menu
at The Roost”
www.ramblinroad.ca
2970 Swimming Pool Rd., LA SALETTE
Ontario, N0E 1H0 • 519-582-1444
Hand Sanitizer
Made & Sold at:
• Blue Elephant
• Junction 56
Ontario’s First
Meadery!
Crafting the Oldest Alcoholic Drink on Earth!
- Best Served Chilled in Good Company
-
3115 River St., ALVINSTON
519-847-5333 • www.munrohoney.com
NEW !
• Hard Cider and Perry
• Apple Wine • Ice Cider
• LIKE US ON
Gift Boutique
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days
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Saturdays 9-5 • Sundays 1-5
JUNE to DECEMBER:
Monday-Saturday 10-5 • Sundays 1-5
8169 KENNEDY LINE
THEDFORD, ONTARIO, CANADA
519-296-5556 or 519-296-5558
www.twinpinesorchards.com

- Southwestern Ontario Map -
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.
When travelling
to a town,
be sure to check
these lisngs!
Find more great stops on our FEATURE PAGES:
“Where You Should Eat” (See PAGE 3
“Buy Local, Buy Fresh”
Index)
“Corkscrews & Cra Brews”
#1
DAYTRIPPER
THE
Map & Wed Listing
DI R EC T O R Y
Remember, that all of our customers, events,
links & more can be found on our website!
Visit us at...
Four Page
Pullout
Secon!
www.daytripping.ca
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
Beachville District Museum 519-423-6497
www.beachvilledistrictmuseum.ca
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 (April thru Dec.) 519-692-5373
www.parksblueberries.com
&
on
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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
Southworks Antique Mall 519-740-0110
www.southworksantiques.com
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 --
www.chatham-kent.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
COLDSTREAM K-12
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
Fernlea lVlX Used Books 519-582-1794
DORCHESTER N-12
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
Eh Little Bit Of 519-776-7120
Find us on Facebook
Essex BIA 519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com
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,
Stops & Events
in Southwestern Ontario!
To Advertise in an Upcoming Issue,
Call us at ... 1-800-667-0337
GLENCOE J-14
GODERICH J-5 (ALSO SEE BENMILLER)
GRAND BEND J-9
Lambton Heritage Museum 519-243-2600
www.lambtonmuseums.ca
Westland Greenhouses 519-238-1321
www.westlandgreenhouses.com
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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Queenston
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Cainsville
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Middleport
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Caledonia
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Caistorville
North Pelham
Foldens
New Durham
Holbrook
25 Scotland
Oakland
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Willow Grove
Empire Corners
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Fonthill
Niagara Chippawa
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Wilsonville
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Falls
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Salford
Norwich
New Credit
York
Wellandport
Pelham
Kelvin
Bealton
24
6 Canborough
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18 Vanessa
Haldimand County
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Links to all of these organizaons can be found at...
TORONTO
1)
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
8)
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
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Tourism Burlington
www.tourismburlington.com
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Find more great stops on our:
Stops and Websites
“Buy Local, Buy Fresh”
“Corkscrews & Cra Brews”
(See PAGE 3 I Index) d PULLOUT SECTION!
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
LAMBETH M-11
Spicer’s Bakery 519-281-5438
www.spicersbakery.ca
LAMBTON SHORES J-10
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)
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
Memory Lane Antiques 519-471-2835
Find us on Facebook
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)
Meaford Museum 519-538-5974
www.meafordmuseum.ca
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
&
FARM MARKETS
on pages
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
Nith Valley Apiaries 519-662-3165
www.nithvalleyapiaries.ca
Oak Grove Cheese House 519-662-1212
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
Magpie Cottage Canadian Boutique 519-501-7356
Find us on Facebook and Instagram
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
Oil Museum of Canada 519-834-2840
www.lambtonmuseums.ca/oil
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
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
PINE RIVER K-3
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
PORT STANLEY M-15
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
Shop in Princeton an Artisan Shop 226-883-0630
www.theshopinprinceton.ca
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
Capitol Arts Market 519-900-9355
www.capitolartsmarket.com
The Rustic Feather Barntique 519-420-9662
www.rusticfeatherbarntique.ca
SOMBRA E-14
SOUTHAMPTON K-1
Bottom Twin’s Ice Cream Borders: (May-Oct) Sunny 519-586-7994 days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days
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
Find out...
Where You
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on page 39

Southwestern
Restaurants,Tearooms, Cafés
(and a lunch
Ontario’s BEST...
counter or two!)
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.
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. Serving lunch daily 11 to 3.
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
CHATHAM
Mamma Maria’s Ristorante
231 King Street West 519-360-1600
Outstanding menu, comfortable atmosphere. Open Mon. to Sat.
Opposite Capitol Theatre. www.mammamariasristorante.ca
ILDERTON
The Village Teapot
13257 Ilderton Rd. 519-298-8327 www.thevillageteapot.ca
Homemade lunches in a quaint & cosy seng. Take-out.
Wed. to Sat. 11-2:30.
INGERSOLL
The Olde Bakery Café
120 Thames Street South 519-485-5757
Salads, sandwiches, loose leaf teas, specialty coffees, homemade
desserts, GLUTEN-FREE baking. Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-2, closed Sun.
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.
Links to these establishments on our website...
www.Daytripping.ca
Now, More Than Ever
Chili Sauce. There is a specific chili
sauce that I love from an Ontario farm
located close to Lake Huron. I have jars
in my fridge and pantry all year long.
And then, early 2020 happened. My
husband and I adhered to the stay at
home notices and during that time I
fretted that he was using too much of
my beloved chili sauce. Shopping trips
were limited to my local grocery store,
where selection of many food products
was limited, or non-existent and chili
sauce was limited to a product no longer
produced in Canada. It was stunning
to see empty shelves in a Canadian
grocery store.
From this event two very important
ideas become crystal clear:
By Laurie Dunbar, London
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.
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
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! 9am-9pm, 7 days a week. www.newsarum.com
1) supporting our locally produced
food supply is not just a thoughtful
thing to do, or a special treat for
us, it is critical to our success as
a province and as a country. Give
away our food supply and we
are forever dependant on other
countries. A country the size of
Canada should be able to provide
a substantial amount of our own
food requirements.
2) I hesitate to pay $3.00 for jam
in a national grocery chain, but I
willingly shell out $6.00 for a local
farm produce jam. Why? Because
they taste better, and I understand
the ingredients on the label.
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.
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.
I realize not everyone can
afford that, but the foundation
of economics comes into play
here—supply and demand.
The more people want it,
the more produced, and the
lower the overall price. More
importantly, we secure our
food supply.
From this point forward, I
pledge to support Canadian
farmers to the best of my
ability, purposely sourcing
and promoting locally grown
fruit, vegetables, meat and
dairy, as well as products like
jams, preserves, and I will
support butchers, wineries and craft
beer producers and other producers of
food in Ontario.
In addition, I will frequent small
independent restaurants that promote
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.
Coyle’s Country Store,
Tillsonburg
PORT DOVER
Erie Beach Hotel - Cove Room & Terrace Room
19 Walker Street 519-583-1391
Lunch & dinner daily. Famous for Lake Erie perch & pickerel.
Steps to the beach. Take out available. www.eriebeachhotel.com
PORT FRANKS
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! 9am-9pm, 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.
local products. Many of these businesses
may be found within the pages of this
paper.
Ontario needs our help to rebuild,
employ our people, and support our
farms, now more than ever.
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Interesting &
Intriguing Seeds
By Agnes Burroughs, Dorchester
You knew winter was coming right?
All the signs were there—colder breezes,
flakes in the air, and now there may be
piles of fluffy, white snow surrounding you
and your house.
At times like these I look in to the
wonderfully colourful seed catalogues I
have stashed alongside my reading chair.
I myself find this is the only time after my
outdoor chores are done that I can sit back
and not feel guilty about doing something
indoors, and I devour my seed catalogues
without feeling the need to get out and get
something done. You should try it.
The best part about the seed catalogues
are the wonderfully glossy true-to-color
photos with each write-up: huge shiny
red tomatoes and teeny radishes, yellow
peppers and golden beets, plus glowing
orange carrots that you can
almost feel their texture
and taste their freshness.
Forget the outdoors—it will
still be there when you look
again, but once you have
refreshed your soul with
these catalogues you will
be ready to attack that big
snowdrift with more vigor
knowing the snow is a poor
man’s fertilizer, and we
need it for better growing
next season.
You can stick with the tried and true,
like you have done each winter, or you
could try something completely different.
Be sure to research each seed and plant
before ingesting or imbibing to be safe.
There are a number of heirloom seed
catalogues with some truly interesting
facts that I find intriguing. Perhaps you
have come from a coastal background,
and miss the salty and seaweed-y flavour
of younger days. Have I got a plant for you.
It is called Oyster Leaf, and apparently
has just the flavour you are looking for.
The write-up says it is difficult to grow but
one bite is worth the struggle. Now that is
a challenge you might possibly be ready
for right now.
I found this listing rather strange,
as I dig out this plant with a vengeance
everywhere I see one sprouting. Burdock
can be grown for it’s wondrous flavour
and length (crazy or what! The gardeners
build actual burdock boxes to accomodate
the length of the burdock!) It has a thin
outer skin with a crisp flesh and is a
staple in many Japanese recipes. Maybe I
have been going at this all wrong. Maybe
I should be encouraging the plant and
selling it to my neighbours!
Stunningly beautiful blue, the Double
Blue Butterfly Pea has huge double
blooms on a vining plant. This beautiful
plant is a natural food dye and can be
made into a soothing tea to calm your
nerves. Something fun to try is to add a
drop of lemon into the tea, and the drink
turns instantly bright pink.
Fenugreek with it’s aromatic leaves is
a popular pot herb to try this year. The
leaves are used in curry powder, imitation
flavourings and as a coffee substitute and
tasty tea. Another fun fact, if you eat the
seeds from this plant you will smell like
maple syrup—is that Canadian or what?
The description for this seed really
caught my mouth, as I do suffer from
canker sores after I have eaten one too
many bushels of tomatoes from the
never ending supply in July. This potent
little yellow plant is called the Toothache
Plant and actually makes your mouth feel
numb for up to 15 minutes. It’s worth a
try, because I just can’t not eat one more
tomato with buttery toast and a bit of salt
and mayo. Is your mouth watering like
mine?
Job’s Tears is an herb, grain and an
ornamental bead all wrapped into one
easy-to-grow plant. Graceful corn-type
bladed leaves with delicate inconspicuous
flowers yield pea-like seeds. Cookbook
authors call it “the next cult gluten-free
grain” and “an unusual, versatile and
beneficial little weirdo.” I have grown this
one, and it is all that the write-up says,
and unfortunately a lovely seed for those
cute little chipmunks to dig up and eat. I
guess they are with the times and have
heard of the gluten-free properties.
If you are adventurous with your salads,
perhaps you would like to try pansies and
nasturtiums for a tasty treat, as well as
enjoy their colourful beauty in pots near
your deck.
Edible Black pearl ornamental peppers
have unique pure black leaves and shiny
peppers that are similar to pearls. Easy to
grow plants that have edible peppers, but
boy, are they hot!
The list is endless, and once you start
it’s hard to say no to all the wondrous
possibilities you could enjoy this coming
season. Don’t limit yourself and enjoy
every minute you spend perusing all the
seed catalogues. The snow will wait.
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Remember, this is your experience. Stay overnight, choose your own adventure.
ANNANDALE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
30 Tillson Ave
TILLSONBURG, ON
www.tillsonburg.ca
pphelps@tillsonburg.ca
A warm & elegant Christmas season in
this National Treasure, Annandale House.
During the Yuletide season, the first floor
of the house is decked in Yuletide splendour.
“Christmas at Annandale” decorations
and exhibit themes change annually.
Nov. 30-Dec. 30, 9-3 Mon-Fri
Nov. 30 - Dec. 30: An Ornamental Christmas Display
Christmas Ornament Making Workshops:
Adults - Dec. 16 - $5/pp • Children Dec. 22 - $5/pp
Daily at 2 pm from
Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 $15/person | 6 per tour
Christmas tea and private tour of “An Ornamental
Christmas” and “Christmas on the First Floor”
Mon to Fri 9-3 • Call 519-842-2294 to reserve a tour.
“I stopped believing
in Santa Claus when
I was six. Mother
took me to see him
in a deparent
store and he asked
for my autogaph.”
- Shirley Temple
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formerly
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GIFTS • BOOKS
and MORE
Monday to Friday
10 am to 5 pm
Saturday
10 am to 4 pm
See website
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the findings that bring you home
The newly renovated store will bring a
“Home Away from Home” feel to
Tillsonburg, carrying similar items as
before, but with an added dimension
focused on inspirational gifts & books,
and a comfortable atmosphere.
147 Broadway, Tillsonburg
519-842-6612 • lighthousetreasures.ca
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Handcrafted Treasures by Local
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• signs • wall art • outdoor cement décor • pottery
• macramé • jewellery • photography • woodworking
• seasonal décor/giftware available year round
• Antique & Nostalgia • Garden & Patio Furnishings
• Collectable Toys/Games • Elvis/Coke Collectables
PLUS • The Rustic Wedding Decor Rentals
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Kids Shopping Day Sat. Dec. 12, 11-5
Men’s Night Wed. Dec. 16, 6-8
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You are invited to be our guests
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NOV. 12 - Various Artists
“Music - Ancient and Modern”
DEC. 4 - Handel’s Messiah
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Alice
Street
It’s a new location for Tom and Sheila,
and the 5th time in 20 years that Boomer’s
Old Tin Toys have moved around on
this same street in Waterford. They have
already expanded their “multi-vendor”
store. Besides themselves, there are 16-
17 other dealers at this location with
approximately 2500 square feet of floor
space. This new location is
very bright, spacious, not
too crowded—I liked it as
soon as I walked in. The
other dealers in the store
have a bit of everything,
from smalls to furniture
and many carry advertising
signs and nostalgia as well.
As always, Tom Villenueve’s
(“Boomer’s”) specialty is
antique and vintage toys
and signs.
Tom has always had a fine eye for
great vintage toys, from way back in
his days at Jordan Station in Jordan,
Ontario. Tom remembers being a dealer
that had a bit of everything back then,
trying to find a niche... but one day,
he had a Marx, battery operated,
tin chicken. When he turned
it on and the wings started
flapping and the chicken
started clucking and scooting
across the floor, he saw that
all the people in the store had
stopped and were smiling with
enjoyment. He was hooked on toys.
The old toys evoke fond memories—
memories of our childhood—with tin
toys, pedal cars, dolls or teddy bears,
there is a “kid” left in all of us.
ANTIQUE MARKET
Story and photos by
Randy Goudeseune, Delhi
So Tom looks for fine, tin, working
wind-ups from Germany, like Bing,
Distler, Schucco and many
more from that great era.
Also beautiful tin wind-up
boats as seen in the photo
of Tom. He has great vintage
battery ops from Japan, like
battery operated tanks,
tin cars, and space toys.
There is a renewed interest
in pressed steel toys and
pressed steel trucks like
Lincoln and Minitoy, and
he has so many fantastic toys for any
discerning collector.
Since reopening in the last week of
May 2020, Tom says he’s never looked
back. The first week was fabulous
for sales and the business has been
gangbusters since reopening. There
is no slowing “Boomer” down
and his vendors are also happy
with sales.
If you want to see museum
quality antique toys and
maybe want to purchase
some, go to Alice Street Antique
Market in Waterford. The store is
closed Monday and Tuesdays as are
some of the other stores in town, but
Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
you’ll find Tom and Sheila tending their
“trade” at Alice Street Antique Market.
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A very elderly gentleman in
his 90's, very well groomed,
great looking suit, smelling of
a good after-shave, walks into
an upscale cocktail lounge.
Seated at the bar is an elderly
lady, about mid 80's. The
gentleman walks over, sits
alongside of her, orders a
drink, takes a sip and turns to
her and says, "So tell me, do I
come here often?"
AN OLD FASHIONED DRY GOODS STORE
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Wild Animal Rescue
Dad tells me that on
occasion he and Mom
get calls from people
asking if the family
still takes injured and
orphaned animals. I
should say Dad is almost
ninety-years-old and
there have not been kids
out on the farm to help
with the care and raising
of animals for decades.
When we were young
with 10 kids on the
place, care, even for
very young animals was
possible. The work of feeding babies
every two hours could be split up and in
the summer we didn’t have to be away
for school.
There were kittens and puppies
of course, as well as a variety of wild
creatures. Most of our rescues were
mammals but, some were birds, such
as Jack the Canada Goose.
Jack had been shot and simply
needed time to heal and recover his
strength. He stayed with us from early
spring, eating grain and grass in the
yard and swimming in the pond until in
the fall a south-bound flock spotted him
and landed.
The wild geese honked and called
to Jack encouraging him to join the
migration. He answered, clearly telling
them they should just stay with him; he
had a good set up on the farm, his own
private pond, all the grass and grain he
could eat and humans and a dog that
actually protected him.
In the end the wild geese convinced
Jack to go back to his wild ways and they
all left together for southern climes. We
were never sure if Jack was among them
but, for several springs after, a flock of
geese would stop at the farm for a meal
and some R and R in the pond before
heading farther north.
Usually the animals we took were
orphans, most were baby raccoons
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We nursed the very
youngest until they
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eat and drink on their
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began.
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to the field to learn to
find corn and beans the
combine had missed.
They got to find berries
and apples after we
brought them to the
right spots and even
worms and grubs after learning how to
break apart old wood.
We put sand and gravel in the wading
pool and then about three inches of
pond water. To that we added small
fish and crayfish we had caught. The
raccoons could learn to catch fish and
other water creatures and just have a
good time.
Eventually the coons would wander
off on their own when they felt they
were ready for life in the wild. We
missed them but, didn’t try to keep
them. They had never been pets.
Of course some did come back, at
least for visits with us. Family doesn’t
have to be blood, even in the animal
kingdom, and I have found animals are
more likely to appreciate being rescued
than most humans.
As far as taking in animals now; it
is illegal. I think we did a better job of
raising the orphaned animals than most
of the official shelters today do. They
put them in a cage and feed them dog
food. How are they to learn what to do
when released into the wild?
It isn’t surprising people still call my
elderly parents and ask if they will take a
litter of orphaned raccoons or squirrels
on occasion. Dad started the family on
the habit of helping our furry friends
when he was just a child himself. We
still have a picture of him, when he was
about 10, holding his pet squirrel.
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A supermarket opened in
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in goes on, you hear the sound
of distant thunder and the
smell of fresh rain.
When you pass the milk cases,
you hear cows mooing and you
experience the
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I the meat
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When you approach the egg
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and the air is filled with the
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frying.
The bread department features
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Nov 27-Jan8 Burlington Lakeside Festival of Lights www.burlingtonfestivaloflights.com
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5-8 Princeton Christmas Open House at Shop in Princeton www.theshopinprinceton.ca
6-8 Woodstock Virtual Woodshow www.woodshows.com
7 Wyoming Christmas on the Farm at Reid’s Farm Market 519-845-0451
12 Vittoria Music - Ancient and Modern at Richard’s Hall www.goodbreadcompany.ca
13-15 London A&M Garden Centre Christmas Open House www.amgardencentre.ca
13-15 Port Rowan Shop the Shore 519-410-4861
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21 Petrolia Christmas Open House at Olde Post Office Gift Shoppe 519-882-0747
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4 Vittoria Handel’s Messiah at Richards Hall www.goodbreadcompany.ca
5 Forest Christmas Market at Alton Farms www.altonfarmswinery.com
5 Petrolia Santa visits Petrolia & Santa at the Market www.town.petrolia.on.ca
5 Sarnia Santa Claus Parade www.tourismsarnialambton.com
5-6 Tillsonburg Open House at The Rustic Garage www.therusticgarage.com
12 Tillsonburg Kids Shopping Day at The Rustic Garage www.therusticgarage.com
12 Forest Christmas Market at Alton Farms www.altonfarmswinery.com
16 Tillsonburg Wednesday: Men’s Night at The Rustic Garage www.therusticgarage.com
16 Tillsonburg Adult Christmas Ornament Workshop at Annandale www.tillsonburg.ca
19 Forest Christmas Market at Alton Farms www.altonfarmswinery.com
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It was one of those mornings when I
would’ve rather stayed in bed a while
longer, for after a busy week of gardening,
running errands, doctor’s appointments
in London and getting the camper ready
for our annual trek to our favourite
campsite at Balsam Lake Provincial Park,
I was ready for a restful Saturday with
only a bit of dusting on the list of things
to do. Then I checked my calendar and
saw that I’d written: Emma is coming at
8 a.m. Of course I should’ve remembered
the promise I’d made to my seven year
old great-granddaughter, Emma.
Emma had spent a day with us during
spring break when we had a cookie baking
event with her and our two youngest
granddaughters, ten year old Ella and
seven year old Olivia. All three girls love
to bake, so we had a great time, ending
with more cousins joining us around the
kitchen table. The cookies were sampled
by all and even the dog, who’d stationed
himself under the table, was delighted
with the crumbs and pieces dropped by
the many visitors, including the parents
of the girls who’d come to have Tea Time
at Grandma’s house and take home their
kids and, of course, some of the baked
stuff for those at home.
Somehow in all the commotion of
farewell hugs and finding everyone’s
boots and jackets, Emma’s cookies had
ended up in my cookie tin, from where
they’d promptly disappeared into some
hungry man (or woman’s) stomach. To
make Emma feel better and to clear my
own conscience I’d promised Emma
another cookie baking day with me alone
on a Saturday. The day had arrived, so I’d
better be ready.
While I savoured my breakfast mug
filled with hot, strong tea, a little voice
called out from the back door, “Hi
Grandma! I got up real early and I’m not
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even tired. I brought my boots so I can
help Grandpa feed the chickens. And I
didn’t have breakfast yet,” she said, as she
entered the kitchen where the sunshine
coming through the window held the
promise of a beautiful spring day. She
took her place at the table, and ate a bowl
of cereal, stopping long enough between
bites to ask questions. “Are we going to
make soup today?” was her first question.
When I said, “Yes, we are,” she replied
with “Oh good. Then if we have
leftovers, can I take some home? We
haven’t had grandma soup since
Annie was born.” She continued
with a sigh that sounded like she
and her family had not eaten a
decent meal for months.
Soon we were ready for the
baking session. Hands were
washed, an apron tied
around Emma’s thin body
and her long hair tied back
in a ponytail dangling to
her waist. Our favourite
cookie recipe was
easy to find in my
old and most often
used cookbook.
We just turned to
the page with the
most spills plus the
names of grandchildren
who had baked the cookies
and printed their names to
verify that yes, these are good
cookies, and yes, I baked them in
Grandma’s kitchen on this date.
One of these “bakers” is now a
university graduate and another is in his
last year of college, studying to become a
civil engineer.
While we measured ingredients and
stirred the dough, Emma’s mouth was
as active as her hands. “Grandma, did
you see the sunset last night?” she asked,
while her small hands formed perfectly
round balls of cookie dough which were
then put in neat rows on the cookie
sheet. When I told her I was sorry to have
missed it, she stopped what she
was doing and described to
me the beautiful scene of an
early summer sunset, naming
every colour she had seen in
the sky. I felt as if I had seen
it myself.
We swept up the spilled
flour while the cookies
were baking. “So now we
make grandma soup, right
Grandma?” I was ready for
a cup of coffee then, and
so was my husband who’d
followed his nose into the
kitchen where the cookies
were ready to come out
of the oven. The three of
us had a coffee break with
the still warm cookies.
“When are we going
to see the little chicks,
Grandpa?” Emma asked as she
bit into her cookie, carefully catching
every crumb off the table with her
fingers.
“As soon as I finish my coffee,”
her great-grandpa replied. Emma
was already at the backdoor, almost
stumbling over the long apron she was
still wearing. In her haste to get outside,
she’d put on her jacket over the apron
and was putting on her boots in readiness
for the next adventure with Grandpa.
She’d apparently also forgotten all about
our soup making adventure together. That
actually suited me very well, since there’s
no written recipe for grandma soup. So
while Emma was holding baby chicks,
feeding the ducks and petting the dogs, I
cooked the soup.
At lunchtime, Emma hardly had time
to eat, as she had so much to tell us about
“the baby chicks that are sooo cute”, the
little dogs that were waiting in time to be
petted by her and the ducks who “walked
like ladies.”
“It’s true, Grandma,” she said as she
slid off her chair and walked a few steps,
her body straight and her head held high
to imitate the Indian Runner ducks which
do have a distinct walk.
After lunch, Emma packed a cookie
tin full of the biggest and best of the
cookie batch, and put her now dirty boots
in a bag. I packed a few more goodies,
including a container of “grandma soup”
and we were on our way to bring our
guest home. We had a short visit with
Emma’s mom who said she couldn’t wait
to taste the cookies, and we went home.
The house seemed empty and quiet,
and the setting sunbeams coming through
the windows showed a dust layer on
the furniture thick enough to write your
name on, and the kitchen counter in dire
need of a good cleaning. All of that could
wait for another less important day. For I
couldn’t have wished for a better way to
spend my day. Instead of chasing away
the dust that always returns, I had a little
girl to listen to, to talk and laugh with and
make unforgettable memories together.
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