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FALL/WINTER <strong>2023</strong>/24 • Vol. 29, Issue 3<br />
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ODD, ANTIQUE & UNIQUE SHOPS, EVENTS & UNEXPECTED STOPS<br />
“Grand Parade” ade”<br />
Mural in Clinton<br />
by Allen Hilgendorf<br />
Shop Local<br />
TORONTO<br />
Lake Ontario<br />
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FULL MAP<br />
on PAGES<br />
14-15<br />
KINCARDINE Southwestern<br />
Ontario<br />
Lake<br />
Huron<br />
AYLMER<br />
3<br />
BRANTFORD<br />
NIAGARA FALLS<br />
BUFFALO<br />
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LONDON<br />
N<br />
PORT DOVER<br />
DETROIT<br />
WINDSOR<br />
KINGSVILLE<br />
Lake Erie<br />
U.S./Canada Borders<br />
Some areas can be found in all sections.<br />
Use index to find all the shops in a region.<br />
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Daytripper<br />
As always, your favourite magazine starts in Windsor-Essex and goes town to town<br />
SHOP<br />
LOCAL<br />
Page 2<br />
Our bottom borders for this issue contain quotes about peace & harmony.<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE<br />
AT = SW Ontario Antique Tour<br />
BF = See our Buy Fresh Pages<br />
CC = Craft Brews & Corkscrews Pages<br />
Je ne sais quoi<br />
by<br />
I don’t know how much our readers<br />
pick up on this, but there are themes<br />
that sometimes develop in an issue of<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong>, even if they’re unintended.<br />
In the first couple of years, we would<br />
intentionally have some issues focused<br />
on everything from railway stations to<br />
tearooms but, quite frankly, that was<br />
before we had kids. We had time to do a<br />
lot of other things back then as well. In<br />
this issue, if you consume it all at once (as<br />
I know many of you do) you might find a<br />
focus on: peace; the importance of time<br />
and what it means in our lives; and public<br />
art, particularly murals in the many towns<br />
we cover.<br />
None of this is ever planned nowadays—<br />
we simply go where the talent of our many<br />
contributors takes us. So if you do find that<br />
this issue has a certain “je ne sais quoi” to<br />
it, or something resembling a personality,<br />
it’s not our fault, nor is it to our credit.<br />
We do always choose a theme for our<br />
bottom borders, and the ones you’re<br />
finding this issue focus on peace and<br />
harmony. That did set the tone for some<br />
of the articles and the filler material that<br />
we selected to break up the space between<br />
ads. And there’s no secret that the ads are<br />
the reason we do this. We want you to<br />
visit all these unique small businesses and<br />
events that make our area special and are<br />
very fortunate that people actually read<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong> for the ads. Our customers<br />
love it, we have jobs, and you get a free<br />
magazine—it’s a win-win-win! That said,<br />
the contributions from our readers have<br />
made this much more than just a job, and<br />
we wouldn’t still be here without them.<br />
This big, little paper has made a lot of<br />
friends over the years.<br />
The focus on public art came up quite<br />
by accident. We received a story about<br />
murals that are being brought to life (in a<br />
sense) in the town of Clinton. You can read<br />
it on page 30. Numerous murals in Clinton,<br />
including a portion of one that’s on our<br />
front cover, were painted by an old friend<br />
of <strong>Daytripping</strong> named Allen Hilgendorf.<br />
Allen passed away 10 years ago at far<br />
too young an age, but I’m amazed at the<br />
prolific legacy he left and wonder how<br />
aware of it he was. You’ve likely seen his<br />
murals if you’ve been to Exeter, Port Elgin,<br />
Kincardine, Seaforth, Clinton, Markdale,<br />
Deadline for entries<br />
es<br />
is December embe<br />
31, <strong>2023</strong><br />
23<br />
or mail to P.O. Box 430,<br />
Brights Grove, ON N0N 1C0<br />
Ideal length is 500-800 words,<br />
but go crazy if you want.<br />
Three entries will win $100 each.<br />
All submitted articles may be printed in<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong>. Submissions may be used,<br />
published, edited, distributed or stored by<br />
Moran Advertising, in whole or in part, in<br />
print or by any other means.<br />
Tell Us About Your<br />
in Southwestern Ontario<br />
Mark Moran, Publisher<br />
Walkerton, and Palmerston among others,<br />
and also on the cover of <strong>Daytripping</strong> many<br />
times. He completed over 100 very large<br />
murals, and they are an attraction in every<br />
town that they call home. You can see<br />
many of his creations at www.hilgendorf.<br />
ca and go on a daytrip of your own making<br />
to discover them. I never met Allen,<br />
though we spoke numerous times. His<br />
time ended well before it should have, and<br />
I can’t imagine how much more he could<br />
have done.<br />
If you look to page 40 you’ll see a couple<br />
examples of murals by Blaze Wiredharma<br />
and the photos don’t do them justice at<br />
all. This is a young guy from Toronto who<br />
has an incredible talent for “blazing” town<br />
names on murals while incorporating their<br />
individual idiosyncrasies and historical<br />
significancies (is that actually a word?).<br />
Personally, I’d love to see his work in every<br />
town of any size in Southwestern Ontario,<br />
and think it would be an awesome tourism<br />
product. Imagine if towns throughout our<br />
entire region had murals of this calibre<br />
proudly and boldly telling you where you<br />
are and what they’re about with massive<br />
murals that have a common thread—the<br />
artist’s style. Visitors would consume<br />
them and experience the similarity,<br />
even if they didn’t notice that they were<br />
taking it in. Among his numerous other<br />
accomplishments in life, this is what Allen<br />
Hilgendorf had created for us to enjoy. I<br />
don’t know how old Blaze is but judging<br />
by the photo on his website he’s young<br />
enough to have decades of great work<br />
ahead of him, and I hope he never stops.<br />
Check it out at www.blazeworksart.com<br />
These wonderful murals would never<br />
be appreciated if it weren’t for you (nor<br />
would this magazine) so thank you and<br />
please go experience and appreciate the<br />
talent that’s on public display throughout<br />
our big, shared backyard. And none of<br />
us are here forever folks, so please share<br />
your own talents with your communities. If<br />
you happen to be a writer please consider<br />
sending us an article. We can never have<br />
enough friends!<br />
Thanks for reading!<br />
P.S. My article in our last issue was<br />
about the many nicknames of people I<br />
grew up with. How in the world did I forget<br />
to mention Biddo and Peeler?<br />
Tell our readers about<br />
Daytrip!<br />
your trip to shops<br />
& stops in <strong>Daytripping</strong>!<br />
Daytrip!<br />
What were eyour favourite stops?<br />
Where did you start? Who went with you?<br />
Did you take in a show, go for a hike?<br />
What did you see along the way?<br />
We’d love to hear all about it, even if it’s just<br />
one place you found in<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong>,<br />
and send us<br />
photos<br />
too!<br />
<strong>Fall</strong>-Winter <strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong> Features<br />
Daytripper’s Directory Pullout Map..........13-16<br />
“Where You Should Eat” List...........................42<br />
Tourism Contact Information..........................15<br />
Photo Contest Entries..................................... 27<br />
<strong>2023</strong> Photo Contest WINNERS....................... 28<br />
S.W. Ontario’s EVENTS LIST....................... 64-66<br />
SW Ontario Antique Tour.................................68<br />
Buy Fresh, Buy Local, Farm Markets.......... 37-39<br />
Recipes........................................................34,37<br />
Corkscrews & Craft Brews................................67<br />
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2)<br />
3)<br />
On The Covers<br />
“Grand Parade” by Allen Hilgendorf<br />
“Zekveld’s Barn” by George Rosema<br />
Our <strong>2023</strong> Photo Contest Winner<br />
Your Contributors<br />
Allen Hilgendorf, George Rosema, Gary & Thea Long, Irmgard<br />
Jacob, Louise Morrison, John Gardiner, Frances Botham,<br />
Spokeshave, Eve Strickland, Lisa Paddon, Ann Moynes, Vicki<br />
Hornick, Roy Allen, laurie burrowsbreakey, Susan Iedema, Joanne<br />
vanDam, Will Bartlett, Kym Wolfe, J.J. Francissen, William Bedford,<br />
Marie Mitchell, Wil Haas, Shelley Bourdeau, Michele Horton &<br />
June Chaput, Laura Smith-McKelvie and friends, Debbie Whiting,<br />
Lesley Brumwell, Jennifer Ramsay, Jennifer Bougard, Rina Taglieri,<br />
Colleen North, Nancy Baldacchino, Patti Hercus, Debbie Stokely,<br />
Carol Leitch, Noel McLaren, #Local, Kingsville Military Museum,<br />
Sipken Nurseries, Dave Steadman, Jim Ryan, Debbie McCormick,<br />
George Abel, Dave McClure, John & Nancy Van Geel, Mark Holmes,<br />
Dennis Caille, Fred Sinke, Rick Wismer, Louis Vandermark, Allen<br />
Hawkins, Gail Marie Code, Brad Hamilton, David Noel, Devin<br />
Horton, Ruth Sharon, Barbara Perrin, that persnickety, elusive<br />
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and the outstanding <strong>Daytripping</strong> office, sales and delivery staff<br />
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1. What is the second leading cause of death among children under<br />
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2. Which one of these planets rotates clockwise?<br />
a] Uranus b] Mercury c] Venus d] Pluto<br />
3. Which two letters are worth ten points in Scrabble?<br />
4. Which two South American countries does the Patagonia Region<br />
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5. In what year were women first allowed to participate in the modern<br />
Olympic games?<br />
a] 1896, Athens b] 1900, Paris<br />
c] 1912, Stockholm d] 1924, Paris<br />
6. What is a nebuchadnezzar?<br />
a] A large wine bottle holding the equivalent of 20 standard 750 ml<br />
bottles<br />
b] A king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire<br />
7. In Islam, what does Bismallah mean?<br />
a] In the name of Allah b] In Allah’s light<br />
c] Lord of the Worlds d] Praise be to Allah<br />
8. On average, what do you do 15 times a day?<br />
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9. The car in the Knightrider series was call KITT. What does this<br />
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10. The first Super Bowl (1967) was played between which two teams?<br />
11. How hot is lightning?<br />
a] 1,000°F b] 50,000°F c] 70,000°F<br />
12. A fylfot is the heraldic name for what symbol?<br />
a] Fleur de lis b] Phoenix<br />
c] Lion d] Swastika<br />
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2. Venus; 3. Q and Z; 4. Chile and Argentina; 5. 1900, Paris; 6. Trick question - Both!;<br />
7. In the name of Allah; 8. Laugh; 9. Knight Industries Two Thousand;<br />
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Lake Huron<br />
The<br />
Daytripper<br />
We take you from town to town... now we’re in KINGSVILLE & RUTHVEN<br />
MI<br />
SHOP<br />
NY<br />
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ONTARIO<br />
A Season to Sparkle!<br />
www.windsorparade.org<br />
Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade<br />
• November 25th at 6pm<br />
55th Annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade<br />
• December 2nd at 6pm<br />
Essex Santa Claus Parade<br />
• December 9th at 6:30pm<br />
All New....<br />
Christmas at<br />
Heritage Village<br />
Weekends November 17th to<br />
December 23rd, 4pm-9pm<br />
(Admission by donation)<br />
Canada’s Ace WWI Pilot: William Bishop<br />
No list of Canadian aces can begin<br />
without the man himself, Billy Bishop.<br />
Bishop, arguably the greatest fighter pilot<br />
in Canadian history, had 72 confirmed<br />
kills in the air. That high number put<br />
him third among all pilots during the war<br />
and only eight back from the legendary<br />
Red Baron. Born in Owen Sound, Bishop<br />
was never one for team sports, so the<br />
life of a pilot suited him perfectly. At the<br />
age of 15, he developed a keen interest<br />
in aviation and would build an aircraft<br />
out of cardboard and string. He took<br />
that plane off the roof of his third-storey<br />
house and luckily escaped injury.<br />
Two years later, he entered the Royal<br />
Military College of Canada and promptly<br />
failed out after being caught cheating in<br />
his first year.<br />
Upon the outbreak of the First World<br />
War, Bishop enlisted in a Calvary<br />
regiment but became sick and missed<br />
shipping out. He then joined a mounted<br />
infantry unit where he became known<br />
for his ability with a gun and his almost<br />
super-human eyesight.<br />
Fighting in France in 1915 and hating<br />
the trenches, he transferred to the Royal<br />
Flying Corps as an observer, not a pilot.<br />
By 1916, he was training as a pilot in<br />
England and would get his wings in<br />
November of that year.<br />
With a no-holds barred style of<br />
fighting, he would be the first to dive<br />
into the fighting and take enemy fighters<br />
down. He even took on the Red Baron<br />
and lived to tell the tale. On June 2, 1917,<br />
he took off on a solo mission to take out<br />
By Kingsville Military Museum<br />
Did You Know, Edition 14<br />
an aerodrome, which he did by shooting<br />
down three aircraft and destroying many<br />
more on the ground. He would<br />
be awarded the Victoria Cross<br />
for his efforts.<br />
He would return to Canada<br />
as a hero in 1917, where he<br />
got married to his long-time<br />
fiancé Margaret. Heading back<br />
to England in April of 1918, he<br />
was promoted to major and<br />
given command of the Flying<br />
Foxes. He was able to choose<br />
his own pilots and they quickly took to<br />
the air. From May 30 to June 1 alone,<br />
Bishop took out six enemy planes.<br />
Unfortunately, the Canadian<br />
government began to worry about<br />
morale if Bishop were to die and he was<br />
William Bishop<br />
promoted to Lt. Colonel and was sent<br />
back home just as the war ended.<br />
Following the war, Bishop would move<br />
to Britain where he eventually became<br />
chairman of British Air Lines. After the<br />
crash of the stock market in<br />
1929, he returned to Canada.<br />
In 1936, he was made<br />
the first air vice-marshal in<br />
Canadian history and was<br />
promoted to Air Marshal<br />
upon the outbreak of the<br />
Second World War. His British<br />
Commonwealth Air Training<br />
Plan successfully trained<br />
167,000 men in Canada to fly.<br />
Bishop would die in 1956 at the age of<br />
62.<br />
Today, several streets, buildings and<br />
parks are named after Bishop. Mount<br />
Bishop in the Canadian Rockies is named<br />
for him as well.<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
Thursday, October 19, <strong>2023</strong><br />
Great Migration Paint Out’s<br />
'En Plein' Artists around town<br />
Friday, October 20, <strong>2023</strong><br />
Migration <strong>Fall</strong> Festival Kick-off<br />
(Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre)<br />
'En Plein' Artists around town<br />
Saturday, October 21, <strong>2023</strong><br />
Migration <strong>Fall</strong> Festival Parade (Downtown)<br />
Pumpkin Carving & Children's Activities (Lions Park)<br />
<strong>Fall</strong> Marketplace & Quick Paint Competition<br />
& Sale (Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre)<br />
Bike Tours (Carnegie Arts & Visitors Centre)<br />
Sunday, October 22, <strong>2023</strong><br />
Great Migration Paint Out Art Show & Sale<br />
(Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre)<br />
Other activities at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary<br />
www.migrationfestival.ca<br />
SANTA CLAUS PARADE - Downtown Kingsville<br />
Theme - Christmas Magic<br />
Saturday, November 18<br />
Before the parade come to<br />
CHRISTMAS AT THE CARNEGIE<br />
By Kingsville BIA<br />
Holiday Fun at Lakeside Park<br />
KINGSVILLE EXPRESS TRAIN RIDES<br />
Hot Chocolate, Cookies, Music<br />
Weekends November 24 - December 23<br />
CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET<br />
Plus, Music & Bonfires<br />
December 2 & 3<br />
FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS<br />
By Kingsville Music Society<br />
December 8, 15 & 22<br />
PAWS & CLAUS<br />
December 5<br />
CRAFTS WITH SANTA<br />
By Optimist Club of Kingsville<br />
December 9<br />
LIGHT UP THE TOWN - Around Town<br />
December 1 - 25<br />
NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION - Kingsville Arena<br />
Free Skating, Hot Chocolate & FIREWORKS<br />
December 31<br />
www.fantasyoflights.ca<br />
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“A smile is the beginning of peace.” -Mother Teresa<br />
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YOU’LL LOVE OUR 50’S DINER TOO!<br />
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• Specialty<br />
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• That it didn't matter how late I scheduled my first class,<br />
I'd sleep right through it.<br />
• That I could change so much and barely realized it.<br />
• That you can love a lot of people in a lot of different ways.<br />
• That college kids throw airplanes too.<br />
• That every clock on campus shows a different time.<br />
• That if you were smart in high school -- so what?<br />
• That I would go to a party the night before a final.<br />
• That chem labs require more time than all my<br />
classes put together.<br />
• That you can know everything and fail a test.<br />
• That you can know nothing and ace a test.<br />
• That I could get used to almost anything I found out about my roommate.<br />
• That home is a great place to visit.<br />
• That most of my education would be obtained outside of my classes.<br />
• That friendship is more than getting drunk together.<br />
• That I would be one of those people my parents warned me about.<br />
• That free food served until 10:00 is gone by 9:50.<br />
• That Sunday is a figment of the world's imagination.<br />
• That Psychology is really Biology, that Biology is really Chemistry,<br />
• That Chemistry is really Physics and Physics is really Math.<br />
• That my parents would become so much smarter in the last few years.<br />
• That it's possible to be alone even when you are surrounded by friends.<br />
• That friends are what makes this place worthwhile!!<br />
• Don't be dismayed at goodbyes.<br />
• A farewell is necessary before we can meet again, and meeting again,<br />
after moments or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends.<br />
There are almost 1300 Ontario Heritage Trust Plaques - over 350 in SW Ontario.<br />
Come<br />
Experience<br />
A Christmas<br />
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Lake Huron<br />
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There’s No Place<br />
Like Home<br />
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ELMIRA<br />
59 Church St., W.<br />
KITCHENER<br />
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LEAMINGTON<br />
58 Mill St., W.<br />
NEW HAMBURG<br />
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ST. CATHARINES<br />
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STOUFFVILLE<br />
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One afternoon a man came home<br />
from work to find total mayhem in<br />
his house. His three children were<br />
outside, still in their pajamas, playing<br />
in the mud, with empty food boxes<br />
and wrappers strewn all around the<br />
front yard.<br />
The door of his wife's car was open,<br />
as was the front door to the house.<br />
Proceeding into the entry, he found an<br />
even bigger mess.<br />
A lamp had been knocked over, and<br />
the throw rug was wadded against one<br />
wall. In the front room the TV was<br />
loudly blaring a cartoon channel, and<br />
the family room was strewn with toys<br />
and various items of clothing.<br />
In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink,<br />
breakfast food was spilled on the<br />
counter, dog food was spilled on the<br />
floor, a broken glass lay under the table<br />
and a small pile of sand was spread by<br />
the back door.<br />
He quickly headed up the stairs,<br />
stepping over toys and more piles<br />
of clothes, looking for his wife. He<br />
was worried she may be ill, or that<br />
something serious had happened. He<br />
found her lounging in the bedroom, still<br />
curled in bed in her pajamas, reading<br />
a novel. She looked up at him, smiled<br />
and asked how his day went.<br />
He looked at her beweildered and<br />
asked, "What happened here today?"<br />
She again smiled and answered,<br />
"You know every day when you come<br />
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the world did I do today?" "Yes" was<br />
his incredulous reply. She answered,<br />
"Well, today I didn't do it!!!"<br />
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Upcoming<br />
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Shop at Home for the Holidays<br />
November 16, 17 & 18<br />
Santa Claus Parade<br />
December 1 at 6:30 pm<br />
New Year’s Eve<br />
Ringing of the Town Bell<br />
Talbot Street, 11:30 pm<br />
updates on our website<br />
Inspired<br />
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“If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there’d be peace.” -John Lennon<br />
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Your purchases enable us to donate in<br />
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The Fence<br />
There once was a little boy who had<br />
a bad temper. His father gave him a<br />
bag of nails and told him that every<br />
time he lost his temper, he must<br />
hammer a nail into the back of the<br />
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The first day the boy had driven 37<br />
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The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father<br />
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able to hold his temper.<br />
The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father<br />
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things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. It won't matter how<br />
many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there. Make sure you<br />
control your temper the next time you are tempted to say something<br />
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“Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.” -Lyndon B. Johnson<br />
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This Holiday Season we e invite you to make Dresden en your Christmas destination!<br />
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Friday, November 24<br />
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Sat & Sun, December 2 & 3<br />
IODE Christmas House Tour<br />
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Saturday, December 9<br />
Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade - 6 pm<br />
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Southwestern Ontario’s Christmas Town<br />
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• Downtown Shops & Restaurants Open<br />
• Local Artisan & Crafters Market<br />
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• Food & Beverage Trucks<br />
• Strolling Entertainers<br />
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When Geese and Ducks<br />
Fly South<br />
By Spokeshave<br />
A farmer's son - with father, T'was on an autumn day,<br />
Stood on their farmland hilltop, the valley to survey.<br />
The harvest was completed, on the land that lay below,<br />
They watched the bowing cornstalks, as cold fall winds - did blow.<br />
The ducks & geese flew over, heading south, where land was warm,<br />
Migrating to a climate, away from winters storm.<br />
"A question, I have father?" the father's son, quoth he,<br />
"Why do ducks fly in two lines, and form the letter Vee?"<br />
"Why one line is much longer? Has always crossed my mind."<br />
The father smiled and told the lad, "More ducks are in that line!"<br />
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My Lefthanded, Backwards,<br />
Upsidedown Life & Assorted Short Stories<br />
Like most young boys my age back in<br />
that other time, my parents signed me<br />
up for Wolf Cubs, which was sort of the<br />
junior partner of Boy Scouts and was part<br />
of that organization. I remember going to<br />
a meeting room over the Hanover Legion<br />
where we held our little gatherings. And I<br />
learned how to “Dib, Dib, Dib” and “Dob,<br />
Dob, Dob” and it was an okay time.<br />
I had just moved to town, I think, so I<br />
was meeting new friends and, as I said<br />
earlier, every young boy in town was in<br />
Cubs or Scouts….<br />
Cub Camp was likely the most<br />
interesting part of my scouting experience.<br />
The first year I went, I was terrified out of<br />
my shorts, never having done anything<br />
like it before in my life. I got there all right<br />
and things were going okay, until we went<br />
to the beach on Lake Huron – a place<br />
called Inverhuron. We horsed around in<br />
the water a bit so we took off our shoes<br />
and our big high scouting socks and got<br />
in our bare feet so as not to get the shoes<br />
and socks wet. When the horsing around<br />
came to an end, and it was time to head<br />
back to camp, away I went, following<br />
along with the other Cubs. I went only a<br />
short distance, though, and I realized that<br />
I had foolishly forgotten to retrieve my<br />
shoes and socks. So, I broke off from the<br />
rest of the kids, and headed back toward<br />
the beach on my own.<br />
I found my shoes and socks okay and<br />
got them on my feet, then started after<br />
the rest of the troop. Only I couldn’t<br />
find them for love nor money. I looked<br />
and looked and looked and tried several<br />
different paths. In the end, though, I was<br />
hopelessly lost – had no idea where the<br />
rest of the troop was – or where the camp<br />
was. Yikes! So, I stood there a moment,<br />
collecting my thoughts, then decided I’d<br />
better try for civilization. I headed for<br />
the main road, feeling that was my best<br />
chance to find someone who might be<br />
able to help me find my way back to the<br />
camp…..<br />
So, there I was, nine or ten-years-old,<br />
and lost in the wilderness for the first<br />
time in my life. I got walking along the<br />
By John Gardiner<br />
The following is an excerpt from “My Lefthanded,<br />
Backwards, Upsidedown Life & Assorted Short Stories”<br />
by Wallaceburg writer John Gardiner, who grew up and<br />
came of age in Hanover, Ontario during the 1950’s and<br />
1960’s. In this memoir, Gardiner tells the story of his<br />
growing-up years with a series of colourful anecdotes<br />
about the way life used to be. More of the writer’s work is<br />
available at www.johngardinerstories.com or by contacting<br />
the author at gardiner@kent.net.<br />
My Life as a Boy Scout<br />
road away from the beach, feeling pretty<br />
uncertain and frightened. As I walked, a<br />
huge, black car glided up beside me and<br />
stopped. The back window went down,<br />
and an old woman looked out at me.<br />
“Where are you headed, young fellow?”<br />
she asked. I explained my dilemma to<br />
her, that I was lost and trying to find my<br />
way back to Cub Camp. “Well, you poor<br />
dear…you climb right in here beside me<br />
and we’ll get you back where you belong.”<br />
Now think about this happening in today’s<br />
world. Yea, right….So, I climbed into the<br />
huge car, which was actually a limousine<br />
with a guy in a uniform sitting in the front<br />
and driving the old lady around.<br />
She said something to the driver and<br />
away we drove. She asked me a few<br />
questions like where I was from and what<br />
grade I was in in school, but I wasn’t<br />
really in the car for that long because<br />
I guess the Cub Camp was fairly close<br />
by. So, this big limousine rolls into the<br />
camp and everyone in the camp comes<br />
running, wondering what extremely<br />
important person is arriving in such a<br />
huge, glamorous car. And, of course, I<br />
climb out, feeling fairly sheepish about<br />
the whole thing, but thinking back on<br />
it, I’m realizing it was a pretty strange<br />
experience that could have turned out<br />
differently. These days, everybody would<br />
have panicked. Back in those days, it was<br />
just the sort of thing that happened and<br />
nobody gave it a second thought.<br />
I went back to Cub Camp for the second<br />
year the next year, but my stay that year<br />
didn’t last too long. My first night there, I<br />
developed a brain-crushing ear ache and<br />
my dad had to drive all the way there in<br />
the middle of the night to pick me up and<br />
take me home. I didn’t die from it and it<br />
was more embarrassing than anything<br />
else. The next year, I graduated to actual<br />
Scouts and that also didn’t last too long.<br />
All they wanted you to do in Scouts back<br />
in those days was tie knots – or at least<br />
that’s what it seemed to me. And I’m not<br />
good at stuff like knots and the like, so<br />
I gradually dropped out and ended my<br />
Scouting career.<br />
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ABERFOYLE S-8<br />
Aberfoyle Antique Market 519-763-1077<br />
www.aberfoyle-antiques.com<br />
AILSA CRAIG M-11<br />
ALVINSTON I-13<br />
Munro Apiaries 519-847-5333<br />
www.munrohoney.com<br />
AMHERSTBURG A-19<br />
Gibson Gallery 519-736-2826<br />
www.gibsonartgallery.com<br />
Wolfhead Distillery 519-726-1111<br />
www.drinkwolfhead.com<br />
ANCASTER T-10<br />
FORA Outdoor Living 905-648-2200<br />
www.foraoutdoor.ca<br />
ARKONA I-11<br />
AYLMER N-14<br />
Aylmer & District Tourist Info. 519-773-3446<br />
AYLMER-MALAHIDE Museum & Archives 519-773-9723<br />
www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum<br />
Aylmer Thrift Store 226-544-0379<br />
www.mcson.org<br />
Elgin Feeds Country Store 519-773-8481<br />
www.elginfeeds.com<br />
Gay Lea Dairy Museum 519-773-2955<br />
www.cec-dairymuseum.com<br />
Mennonite Furniture Gallery 519-765-4386<br />
www.mfgi.ca<br />
Old Imperial Farmer’s Market 226-313-4311<br />
www.oifm.ca<br />
Pinecroft Pottery & Gift Shop 519-773-3435<br />
www.pinecroft.ca<br />
Spare Moments Craft Supplies 519-765-3550<br />
The Wood Connection (Copenhagen) 519-773-9049<br />
BADEN P-9<br />
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site 519-634-8444<br />
www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
BAYFIELD J-7<br />
Bayfield Berry Farm 519-482-1666<br />
www.bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca<br />
BEACHVILLE O-11<br />
BELLE RIVER - ON THE LAKE D-17<br />
BENMILLER K-6<br />
BIRR L-11<br />
BLENHEIM H-17<br />
Town of Blenheim<br />
www.townofblenheim.com<br />
Antiquated Joys Home Decor 519-676-2371<br />
Crossroads Pellets & Grilling 226-291-0110<br />
Delhaven Orchards<br />
www.delhaven.com<br />
519-676-4475<br />
Ford & McIntyre Men’s Wear 519-676-5144<br />
Saffron’s Threads Consignment 226-291-0123<br />
Serena’s Ladies Wear 519-676-3384<br />
The Little Change Room 519-676-8733<br />
Thompson’s Orchards<br />
www.thompsonsorchards.ca<br />
519-676-8464<br />
Treasures on Talbot 519-676-0770<br />
BLYTH L-6<br />
Maple and Moose 519-523-4276<br />
www.mapleandmoose.com<br />
BOTHWELL I-15<br />
Parks Blueberries (March thru Dec.) 519-692-5373<br />
www.parksblueberries.com<br />
Sundowner Truck Accessories 1-800-268-2411<br />
www.sundownertruckaccessories.com<br />
BRANTFORD S-10<br />
Bell Homestead National Historic Site 519-756-6220<br />
www.bellhomestead.ca<br />
Crossroads Trading Post 519-759-8960<br />
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Old World Marketplace 519-900-1928<br />
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Serenity Country Candles 519-753-6374<br />
www.serenitycountrycandles.com<br />
BRIGHT P-10<br />
BRIGHTS GROVE G-11<br />
Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643<br />
www.galleryinthegrove.com<br />
Skeeter Barlow’s Grill & Bar 519-869-2794<br />
www.skeeterbarlows.com<br />
BROCKTON N-2<br />
BROWNSVILLE O-13<br />
BURLINGTON U-9<br />
Tourism Burlington 1-877-499-9989<br />
www.tourismburlington.com<br />
BUXTON G-18<br />
Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799<br />
www.buxtonmuseum.com<br />
CAINSVILLE S-11<br />
CALEDONIA T-11<br />
CAMBRIDGE R-9<br />
Southworks Antique Mall 519-740-0110<br />
www.southworksantiques.com<br />
CAMLACHIE<br />
Lake Life 519-328-2217<br />
www.lakelifestudio.com<br />
CAMPBELLVILLE T-8<br />
Antique Stained Glass Windows 905-854-2152<br />
www.thestonehouse.ca<br />
CAYUGA U-12<br />
CHATHAM G-17<br />
Chatham-Kent Tourism 800-561-6125<br />
www.VisitCK.ca<br />
Art and Heirloom Shoppe 519-401-3083<br />
www.artandheirloomshoppe.ca<br />
Loads of Love Thrift Shop 519-352-0911<br />
www.loadsoflove.ca<br />
Mrs. Bell’s Tea Room 226-627-0248<br />
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New Life Thrift Store 519-354-5033<br />
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Roesch Meats 519-351-7711<br />
www.rmeats.com<br />
Sons of Kent Brewing Company 519-354-2337<br />
www.sonsofkent.com<br />
The Glasshouse Nursery/Garden Centre 519-352-1127<br />
www.glasshousenursery.ca<br />
CLIFFORD O-4<br />
Rooster’s Perch Antiques 519-327-4550<br />
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COLCHESTER B-20<br />
CLINTON K-7<br />
Central Huron Tourism 1-866-695-3364<br />
www.centralhuron.com<br />
Cinnamon Cabin Mennonite Furniture 226-457-0575<br />
www.cinnamoncabinco.ca<br />
Kildonan House B&B 519-482-1163<br />
www.kildonanhouse.com<br />
Repurposed Artisan Designs 226-750-5611<br />
www.antiquesrad.com<br />
COPENHAGEN N-15<br />
The Wood Connection (Aylmer) 519-773-9049<br />
COTTAM D-19<br />
COURTLAND P-13<br />
Courtland Bakery 519-688-<strong>2023</strong><br />
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DASHWOOD K-9<br />
DELAWARE L-13<br />
Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Museum 519-264-2420<br />
www.ltvca.ca/conservation-lands/ska-nah-doht-longwoods<br />
DELHI Q-13<br />
Courtland Treasures Antiques 519-582-2929<br />
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Country Home Candle 519-582-8377<br />
www.countryhomecandle.com<br />
Fernlea lVlX Used Books 519-582-1794<br />
Wholesome Pickins Market & Bakery 519-582-1114<br />
www.wholesomepickins.ca<br />
DORCHESTER N-12<br />
Ziggy’s Feathered Friends 519-268-0888<br />
DRESDEN G-15<br />
Dresden BIA/Info & Events<br />
dresden.ca<br />
519-683-4368<br />
620 Interiors 647-203-2194<br />
Babcock Jewellers 519-683-2463<br />
Crystal’s Curiosities 226-627-8885<br />
Dresden Plate Quilt Shoppe 519-683-2300<br />
Gary’s Gallery Antiques 519-401-7322<br />
Kentwood Gardens 519-683-4956<br />
Kimberly’s One-of-a-Kind 519-437-8064<br />
McKellar’s Flowers & Gifts 519-683-4368<br />
Union Block Bakery Cafe 519-683-3000<br />
DUBLIN M-8<br />
DUNDAS T-10<br />
The Keeping Room<br />
www.thekeepingroom.ca<br />
905-627-5880<br />
EMBRO O-11<br />
Workshop Supply 519-475-4947<br />
www.workshopsupply.com<br />
ERIEAU H-18<br />
ESSEX C-19<br />
Town of Essex<br />
www.essex.ca<br />
Blimey’s British Store<br />
www.blimeys.ca<br />
226-787-1244<br />
Crafty Candles<br />
www.craftycandles.ca<br />
519-776-8585<br />
Essex Stained Glass<br />
www.essexstainedglass.com<br />
519-776-4577<br />
FATE - Fashions & Gifts<br />
www.shopatfate.com<br />
519-776-9666<br />
Heritage Essex Railway Station<br />
www.essexrailwaystation.com<br />
519-776-9800<br />
Schinkels’ Meat Market<br />
www.schinkels.com<br />
519-776-7541<br />
EXETER L-9<br />
FOREST H-11<br />
Alton Farms Winery<br />
www.altonfarmsestatewinery.com<br />
519-899-2479<br />
Forest BIA<br />
www.shopforest.ca<br />
519-786-4062<br />
Forest Florist<br />
www.forestflorist.com<br />
519-786-2339<br />
Williamson Farms Country Store<br />
www.williamsonfarms.ca<br />
226-520-0144<br />
FREELTON T-9<br />
Freelton Antique Mall 905-659-0948<br />
www.freeltonantiquemall.com<br />
GLENCOE J-14<br />
GORRIE N-5<br />
Top Notch Furniture 519-335-3213<br />
www.topnotchfurniture.com<br />
GODERICH J-5 (ALSO SEE BENMILLER)<br />
All Around The House<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
519-524-4181<br />
Culinary Poet<br />
www.theculinarypoet.ca<br />
519-619-1919<br />
GRAND BEND J-9<br />
Pinedale Motor Inn 888-838-7463<br />
www.pinedale.on.ca<br />
Green Bucks Seasonal Store<br />
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Lambton Heritage Museum 519-243-2600<br />
www.lambtonmuseums.ca<br />
Torched Brewing 519-238-8896<br />
www.torchedbrewing.com<br />
Westland Greenhouses 519-238-1321<br />
www.westlandgreenhouses.com<br />
HAGERSVILLE T-12<br />
HAMILTON U-10<br />
HARRISTON O-4<br />
Acheson Pharmacy<br />
www.achesonpharmacy.com<br />
519-338-3230<br />
Alpaca Time<br />
www.alpacatime.ca<br />
519-327-4566<br />
Beyond The Rock<br />
www.shopbeyondtherock.ca<br />
519-338-5008<br />
Davies Antiques<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
519-338-2449<br />
www.ziggysfeatheredfriends.com<br />
Escape the Old Post 519-510-2222<br />
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days<br />
www.escapetheoldpost.ca<br />
HARROW B-20<br />
Full Circle Thrift Shoppe 519-738-6202<br />
Priscilla’s Presents<br />
www.priscillas-presents.com<br />
519-738-0001<br />
The Old Milk Shed Antiques 519-738-3084<br />
HENSALL L-8<br />
Ferguson Apiaries<br />
www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca<br />
519-236-4979<br />
ILDERTON L-11<br />
Bloomers Family Farm 519-666-1255<br />
www.bloomersfarm.com<br />
INGERSOLL O-12<br />
Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum 519-485-5510<br />
www.ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum<br />
K & A Quilt Studio 519-425-4141<br />
www.kaquiltstudio.com<br />
Patina’s Gifts of Art & Craft 519-485-6466<br />
www.patinas.ca<br />
IPPERWASH H-10<br />
KENT BRIDGE H-16<br />
Kent Bridge Country Market 519-352-5226<br />
www.kentbridgecountrymarket.com<br />
Roesch Meats 519-351-7711<br />
www.rmeats.com<br />
KINCARDINE K-2<br />
Hive ‘n Hoe Country Store 519-396-3529<br />
www.anderkin.ca<br />
Harbour Rose Boutique 519-396-6861<br />
www.harbourroseboutique.ca<br />
Lakeside Downtown Kincardine Tourism 519-955-0547<br />
www.visitkincardine.ca<br />
KINGSVILLE C-20<br />
Kingsville BIA<br />
www.kingsvillebia.com<br />
519-733-6250<br />
Banded Goose Brewery & Taproom<br />
www.bandedgoosebrewing.com<br />
519-733-9700<br />
Canadian Transportation Museum<br />
www.ctmhv.com<br />
519-776-6909<br />
Cindy’s Home & Garden<br />
www.cindysgarden.com<br />
519-733-9425<br />
Distinctive Inns of Kingsville 519-733-5070<br />
www.distinctiveinnsofkingsville.com<br />
Fehr’s Heritage Bakery<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
519-733-0303<br />
Jack’s Gastropub Restaurant<br />
www.jacksgastropub.com<br />
519-733-6900<br />
Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary<br />
www.jackminer.ca<br />
519-733-4034<br />
Kingsville Military Museum<br />
www.kingsvillemilitarymuseum.ca<br />
519-733-2803<br />
Kingsville Music Society<br />
www.kingsvillemusicsociety.com<br />
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Pelee Island Winery<br />
www.peleeisland.com<br />
519-733-6551<br />
KINTORE N-11<br />
KITCHENER R-8<br />
LAMBTON SHORES J-10<br />
www.LambtonShores.ca 519-243-1400<br />
LANGTON Q-14<br />
LASALLETTE Q-13<br />
LEAMINGTON D-20<br />
Leamington Arts Centre<br />
www.leamingtonartscentre.com<br />
519-326-2711<br />
Legacy Antiques<br />
www.legacyauctions.net<br />
519-322-4427<br />
Pelee Wings Nature Store 519-326-5193<br />
www.peleewings.ca<br />
There’s No Place Like Home Antiques 519-325-1455<br />
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME<br />
Unique Shops,<br />
INVERHURON<br />
Inverhuron<br />
Kincardine<br />
Stops and Websites<br />
Pine River<br />
Point Clark<br />
Amberley<br />
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Kinloss<br />
Ca<br />
Greenock<br />
Ripley<br />
Riversdale<br />
hg 7 Kinlough<br />
Formosa<br />
hg hg hg 3<br />
Mildmay<br />
Holyrood<br />
• ANTIQUE SHOPS • UNIQUE GIFT SHOPS • ARTISANS • MUSEUMS<br />
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• QUILT & SEWING SHOPS • GALLERIES • LIVE THEATRE<br />
• GARDEN CENTRES • SCRAPBOOKING • FLEA & FARMERS’ MARKETS<br />
• CRAFT BREWERIES & WINERIES • BOOK SHOPS & MORE!<br />
Pick up your<br />
hg 28<br />
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of <strong>Daytripping</strong>...<br />
at over 1,000 locaons<br />
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including the shops<br />
hg hg<br />
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in this directory.<br />
hg 55<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong> is also<br />
ji 180 hg 44<br />
available at many<br />
libraries & tourist<br />
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informaon centres.<br />
hg 20 Contact us<br />
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hg dc<br />
1-800-667-0337<br />
hg Visit our website<br />
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Find many more great stops<br />
on our Feature Pages...<br />
“Where You Should Eat”<br />
dc 402 hg<br />
“Buy Local, Buy Fresh”<br />
hg “Corkscrews & Cra Cra Brews” ”<br />
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DETROIT<br />
FORT<br />
MALDEN<br />
hg 28<br />
Teeswater<br />
Kintail<br />
Lucknow<br />
Belmore<br />
Kingsbridge<br />
R.<br />
hg<br />
dc 20<br />
21 Whitechurch<br />
hg<br />
hg 7<br />
7<br />
Port Albert<br />
hg 22 hg hg 12 28<br />
Wingham<br />
Gorrie<br />
Bluevale<br />
Dungannon<br />
Wroxeter<br />
hg 20<br />
Nile<br />
POINT FARMS<br />
hg 22<br />
Belgrave<br />
R.<br />
hg<br />
hg Free Copy<br />
86<br />
25 Saltford<br />
Carlow<br />
Auburn<br />
hg hg 1 hg<br />
hg hg 12<br />
31 16<br />
Goderich<br />
25<br />
Brussels<br />
hg hg 15<br />
Blyth<br />
19<br />
Ethel<br />
Benmiller<br />
dc hg 8 8 Londesborough<br />
hg hg 31<br />
15<br />
Walton<br />
hg hg 4<br />
hg16<br />
18 N<br />
Holmesville<br />
Clinton<br />
Kinburn<br />
hg 15<br />
Winthrop<br />
hg hg 13<br />
17<br />
Vanastra<br />
Bayfield<br />
dc 4 Harpurhey Brodhagen<br />
Seaforth<br />
dc 23<br />
Egmondville<br />
hg<br />
hg 14<br />
Varna 3<br />
St. Columban<br />
Bornholm<br />
Brucefield<br />
dc 21<br />
hg hg 31<br />
hg 12 Dublin<br />
Kippen 32<br />
Mitchell<br />
Wartb<br />
Staffa<br />
St. Joseph<br />
hg dc 84<br />
Hensall<br />
Zurich<br />
ji 180<br />
8<br />
hg 2 Fullarton<br />
Dashwood<br />
hg hg 83<br />
83<br />
Exeter<br />
hg 6<br />
PINERY<br />
hg<br />
hg ji Grand Bend<br />
2 Kirkton<br />
163<br />
hg dc ji 130 St. Pau<br />
Crediton<br />
Shipka<br />
10 23 Woodham<br />
Huron Park<br />
hg 81 Mount<br />
Centralia<br />
Port<br />
Carmel<br />
hg 5<br />
dc ji 4 151 St. Marys<br />
Franks<br />
5 Whalen<br />
Ipperwash<br />
Corbett<br />
Corners<br />
Beach<br />
hg<br />
ji ji<br />
hg 139 123<br />
24 24 Granton<br />
Chippewas of Kettle<br />
hg 79 hg 18<br />
hg 59<br />
dc hg 7<br />
27<br />
U<br />
and Stony Point Ravenswood<br />
hg 21 Clandeboye Lucan<br />
Medina<br />
Thedford<br />
hg hg hg hg hg hg 7 6 Sylvan Parkhill<br />
7<br />
20<br />
hg 25<br />
hg6 7<br />
Ailsa Craig<br />
dc<br />
daytripping.ca<br />
nm<br />
hg hg 7 Elginfield<br />
Lambton Shores<br />
hg hg 9<br />
4 23 hg 16<br />
hg hg 12<br />
17<br />
Denfield<br />
31<br />
Forest<br />
hg 27<br />
Fanshawe<br />
dc 6<br />
Nairn<br />
hg 20 Birr<br />
Bryanston<br />
hg 28hg1<br />
7 hg 30 21<br />
Arkona<br />
hg 19 Ilderton<br />
Thorndale<br />
Brights<br />
L.<br />
hg hg<br />
rq OO Ohg 11<br />
12<br />
Centre<br />
Ballymote<br />
Grove<br />
hg hg hg hg hg 7<br />
3 6<br />
O 9 79 Keyser<br />
Port<br />
Camlachie<br />
16 hg 20 Arva 28<br />
27 Tham<br />
Huron<br />
9 15 O 1<br />
O 34<br />
Warwick<br />
hg 22 Hickory<br />
rq nm<br />
dc402 25<br />
O dc 44 402<br />
O OO hg hg hg30 hg 22 Adelaide<br />
Coldstream<br />
Corner<br />
LONDON<br />
hg 22<br />
7<br />
22 Melrose<br />
Reeces Corners<br />
Sarnia<br />
hg hg 22<br />
56<br />
65 69 Poplar Lobo<br />
32<br />
Mandaumin<br />
hg hg 16 17 D<br />
Wyoming<br />
Hill<br />
Aamijiwnaang<br />
Lucasville<br />
hg 39 Strathroy<br />
hg<br />
hg O 199<br />
dc<br />
hg 40<br />
9<br />
hg<br />
hg<br />
hg 38<br />
Marysville<br />
14 Watford<br />
Komoka<br />
hg hg 8 hg 14<br />
31 hg 20 26<br />
Kerwood<br />
hg 82<br />
hg 3<br />
P P 6<br />
186 195<br />
86<br />
P P194<br />
4 100 189<br />
nm<br />
hg<br />
hg hg<br />
hg 10 81 79<br />
77<br />
Mount<br />
Petrolia<br />
Tham<br />
Corunna<br />
Cairngorm Brydges<br />
Delaware<br />
O 183<br />
rq<br />
hg 4<br />
Harrie<br />
8<br />
hg 98<br />
P<br />
hg 74<br />
Mooretown<br />
hg hg<br />
hg 9<br />
hg hg 21<br />
14<br />
15<br />
hg 180<br />
8<br />
11 Belmo<br />
St. Clair<br />
hg 10<br />
Chippewas of<br />
35<br />
Courtright<br />
hg dc 177<br />
hg 80<br />
Oil City Inwood<br />
the Thames<br />
Oneida Nation<br />
30<br />
Brigden<br />
hg 80<br />
Alvinston<br />
First Nation Muncey<br />
Melbourne<br />
of the Thames<br />
hg<br />
hg 4<br />
48 Map<br />
hg 36<br />
hg 80<br />
Appin<br />
hg 2<br />
Southwold<br />
Munsee-Delaware<br />
Oil Springs<br />
St. Thomas<br />
P 14<br />
Nation<br />
Talbotville<br />
hg 164<br />
(See PAGE 3 Index)<br />
dc 74<br />
Middlemiss<br />
Lynhurst<br />
Marine City<br />
Wilkesport<br />
3<br />
Sombra<br />
Glencoe<br />
nm hg hg hg hg 2<br />
hg 8 45 16<br />
2 P<br />
hg hg 18 14 hg 20 New<br />
Edys Mills<br />
hg<br />
dc 157<br />
nm<br />
28 hg hg hg hg 28hg56 Sarum<br />
Oakdale<br />
Shedden<br />
Cairo<br />
9 401<br />
3<br />
nm<br />
hg hg hg 31 26 Strathburn<br />
hg<br />
hg 21 36<br />
8<br />
hg P hg hg hg hg 45<br />
Port<br />
Shetland<br />
Iona<br />
Fingal Union<br />
hg 4 Lambton<br />
27<br />
1 79 Station<br />
Newbury<br />
hg 149 13 Iona<br />
hg 20<br />
hg<br />
hg 14 22 14 1 Sparta<br />
Rutherford<br />
Florence<br />
PORT<br />
hg<br />
BRUCE<br />
P<br />
hg hg hg<br />
hg hg 26<br />
hg 22<br />
hg<br />
hg hg 76 5 Central Elgin<br />
Algonac<br />
Dutton<br />
Mount Clemens<br />
24<br />
33 hg 44<br />
hg 24 16 Bothwell Wardsville<br />
8 16<br />
Port<br />
78<br />
15<br />
Croton<br />
hg 23<br />
hg 137<br />
JOHN E. PEARCE<br />
Phg hg29 hg 25<br />
hg ji 7 hg<br />
ji 103 Wallacetown<br />
Stanley<br />
STERLING<br />
Walpole Island Wallaceburg<br />
Dresden<br />
(Bkejwanong)<br />
Tupperville<br />
6 9 hg 121 129<br />
rq<br />
dc 18 hg 21<br />
2 West Lorne<br />
HEIGHTS<br />
Wabash<br />
hg 76<br />
40<br />
hg15 42 Rodney<br />
hg hg29 29 15 Thamesville<br />
Moravian of<br />
Duttona<br />
the Thames<br />
hg 2<br />
hg hg<br />
hg P ji 20 117<br />
104 Eagle Beach<br />
Queen’<br />
Kent<br />
St. Clair<br />
ji 103<br />
Eberts Bridge<br />
Repr<br />
Shores<br />
Mitchell's<br />
po hg 42 P 109<br />
hg 3<br />
Bay<br />
hg 18 18<br />
Muirkirk<br />
New Glasgow<br />
30hg28<br />
Duart<br />
Mitchell's Bay Dover<br />
nm<br />
hg hg 9<br />
hg 29<br />
Louisville<br />
39<br />
14<br />
Highgate<br />
Port Glasgow<br />
Centre<br />
LAKE ST. CLAIR hg hg<br />
rq<br />
35<br />
McKay's<br />
Corners<br />
hg<br />
hg ji 19 20<br />
121 Grande<br />
Pointe<br />
CHATHAM-KENT<br />
hg hg hg 38<br />
P 37 34 43<br />
hg<br />
dc 18 Pinehurst<br />
101 Ridgetown<br />
Chatham<br />
DETROIT<br />
40 Ohg dc The 90 14 401<br />
Ohg hg<br />
hg 17 Palmyra<br />
Pain Court<br />
hg hg One...<br />
10<br />
38<br />
hg 81<br />
hg 2 hg<br />
hg hg 19 hg 35 34 hg 36 15 Morpeth<br />
2<br />
11 Eatonville<br />
WINDSOR<br />
hg<br />
hg<br />
hg 7 hg 17<br />
36<br />
Prairie<br />
Siding<br />
Charing<br />
hg The<br />
8<br />
Blenheim<br />
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Lakeshore<br />
13 RONDEAU<br />
hg O 2 hg 14 19 hg hg 22 hg 2 Jeannettes<br />
25<br />
42<br />
hg<br />
hg 14 Cross<br />
Guilds<br />
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27<br />
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North<br />
hg hg hg Creek<br />
10<br />
11<br />
St. Joachim<br />
Buxton 27<br />
21<br />
O 31<br />
42<br />
Shrewsbury<br />
Cedar Springs<br />
28<br />
O OO hg hg hg hg 3<br />
34<br />
40 48<br />
8 6<br />
12<br />
Maidstone<br />
hg hg 8<br />
hg<br />
hg 5<br />
7<br />
hg<br />
hg hg hg 34 23 46 Tilbury<br />
Merlin<br />
Erieau<br />
Comber<br />
Dealtown<br />
Woodslee Ruscom<br />
hg hg 37 1 9<br />
8 The<br />
dc<br />
hg hg hg 14<br />
Paquette<br />
hg 4<br />
hg hg Daytripper<br />
11 Corners<br />
Essex<br />
12 3 27 Staples 8 Port Alma<br />
McGregor<br />
hg hg 37<br />
Gesto<br />
hg hg 14 hg 14<br />
hg hg 18<br />
hg 27 Cottam<br />
Blytheswood<br />
1<br />
3<br />
9 Wheatley<br />
Pelee<br />
N<br />
S<br />
Canard<br />
7<br />
E<br />
RIVER<br />
R.<br />
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17<br />
7<br />
6<br />
22<br />
Belle<br />
R.<br />
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Ruscom<br />
Pigeon Bay<br />
R.<br />
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Point Pelee<br />
28<br />
14<br />
11<br />
27<br />
18<br />
14<br />
hg 24<br />
WARREN<br />
rq<br />
LaSalle<br />
Amherstburg<br />
Malden<br />
WHEATLEY<br />
hg<br />
hg 15 hg 23<br />
hg dc 31 77<br />
Centre<br />
hg 11 18<br />
hg hg 34<br />
29<br />
hg dc<br />
hg 18<br />
Passage<br />
Ruthven<br />
hg<br />
hg 34 3 34<br />
Scudder<br />
50 Caldwell<br />
Harrow<br />
Leamington<br />
hg 13<br />
Pelee<br />
hg 50<br />
33hg20<br />
Pelee<br />
Colchester<br />
POINT PELEE<br />
Island<br />
NATIONAL PARK<br />
hg 20 hg 10 hg 20<br />
E<br />
Tecumseh<br />
Puce<br />
Cedar Beach<br />
E<br />
Kingsville<br />
Belle River<br />
Deerbrook<br />
Stoney Point/<br />
Pointe-aux-Roches<br />
Point Edward<br />
8<br />
11<br />
9<br />
River<br />
Creek<br />
Hickory<br />
9<br />
Bear<br />
LT<br />
L A K E H U R O N<br />
12<br />
13<br />
9<br />
7<br />
Cr.<br />
Creek<br />
10<br />
10<br />
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THAMES<br />
Rondeau<br />
8<br />
Bay<br />
Brown<br />
11<br />
15<br />
RIVER<br />
13<br />
Parkhill<br />
12<br />
21 35<br />
16<br />
9<br />
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Sydenham<br />
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Pine<br />
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Created in March of 1995, nicknamed " The Daytripper"<br />
a few months later, and made famous by a great staff, an endless list<br />
of wonderful contributors and the owners of the best shops and stops<br />
in the best part of the best province in the best country in the world.<br />
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14<br />
27<br />
South<br />
Blyth<br />
Oxbow<br />
7<br />
24<br />
hg hg 23 20<br />
Tiverton<br />
Millarton<br />
hg 15<br />
Middlesex<br />
E<br />
12<br />
River<br />
Mill<br />
Glammis<br />
hg 1<br />
Maitl a nd<br />
Cr.<br />
River<br />
Teeswater<br />
Cr.<br />
Willow<br />
River<br />
Brook<br />
L A K E E R I E<br />
14<br />
13<br />
28<br />
Medway Cr.<br />
6<br />
7<br />
10<br />
Cr.<br />
Little<br />
18<br />
hg 1<br />
Pinkerton<br />
River<br />
Flat<br />
E<br />
13<br />
E L<br />
hg 4 hg 3<br />
11<br />
Maitland<br />
Mid dle<br />
Cr.<br />
5<br />
North<br />
Saugeen<br />
Cargill<br />
O N<br />
Thames<br />
24<br />
R.<br />
River<br />
6<br />
G<br />
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hg 11 hg 10<br />
hg hg 15<br />
19 hg<br />
Chepstow<br />
hg 20<br />
Black<br />
24<br />
E<br />
Whirl<br />
21<br />
Avon<br />
Ma<br />
Catfis<br />
7<br />
I<br />
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MIC<br />
Detroi<br />
Win<br />
1<br />
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Grand<br />
Willow<br />
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8<br />
9<br />
6<br />
28<br />
9<br />
10<br />
River<br />
36<br />
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9<br />
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R.<br />
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Maitl and<br />
Cr.<br />
North<br />
25<br />
Creek<br />
Duntroon<br />
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME<br />
SIBBALD<br />
hg O<br />
POINT dc g<br />
12<br />
Eugenia<br />
dc 31 hg hg hg hg 42<br />
10<br />
28<br />
hg 40 Chippewas of<br />
hg 96<br />
23<br />
10<br />
hg 95<br />
Georgina Island<br />
O Berkeley P Q R S T 30<br />
Singhampton<br />
Glen Huron New Lowell<br />
U V W X 94<br />
Sandy Cove<br />
Duclos Port Y Z<br />
L.<br />
hg 9<br />
Point Bolster<br />
Cannington<br />
hg hg<br />
hg<br />
hg hg 46<br />
Mooresburg<br />
32 13<br />
Feversham<br />
Creemore<br />
90 27<br />
Franklin Jacksons<br />
hg O 90<br />
dc dc 25<br />
Markdale<br />
Brentwood<br />
Island<br />
hg 12<br />
Angus<br />
Dornoch<br />
Alcona<br />
Beach Point<br />
Eugenia<br />
48<br />
hg 7<br />
dc hg hg<br />
O hg 2<br />
6<br />
hg hg 12<br />
4<br />
Avening<br />
Holly<br />
Stroud<br />
Grove<br />
Pefferlaw<br />
Maxwell<br />
hg 85 21 78 Sutton<br />
Virginia<br />
Dunedin<br />
9<br />
Glencairn<br />
Ivy<br />
23<br />
Manilla<br />
Irish<br />
hg<br />
hg hg hg 88<br />
hg 39<br />
Georgina<br />
Lake<br />
79<br />
Flesherton<br />
hg hg<br />
hg 18 12 Lisle<br />
Thornton<br />
Bell Ewart<br />
Badjeros Maple Valley<br />
Innisfil<br />
Roches Point<br />
82<br />
Ceylon<br />
hg 79<br />
hg hg hg 18<br />
hg 21 78<br />
Cook's<br />
Bay<br />
O<br />
hg 4<br />
13<br />
21<br />
Lefroy<br />
West Grey<br />
Baldwin<br />
Churchill<br />
4<br />
hg hg hg hg hg 10<br />
Keswick<br />
Brown 32 Udora<br />
Sunderland<br />
Baxter<br />
Gilford<br />
75<br />
3<br />
8 3<br />
hg dc dc 7 12<br />
dc dc 89<br />
10 dc<br />
hg hg Blackwater Sony<br />
Priceville<br />
Redickville<br />
hg 56<br />
Hill<br />
Honeywood<br />
hg hg hg hg hg hg 14<br />
39 13 13<br />
Proton<br />
10<br />
Terra Nova<br />
15<br />
89<br />
5<br />
Cookstown<br />
hg 32 Ravenshoe<br />
Sea<br />
Station<br />
Durham<br />
Dundalk<br />
East<br />
Allan Park<br />
Horning's<br />
Everett<br />
Zephyr Leaskdale<br />
Mansfield<br />
Bradford<br />
400<br />
1<br />
EARL ROWE<br />
hg<br />
hg hg<br />
hg hg<br />
O<br />
hg dc hg hg<br />
23<br />
9<br />
hg hg17 13<br />
hg 27<br />
hg 39 Saintfield<br />
Swinton Park<br />
Mills<br />
Gwillimbury<br />
Varney<br />
Nicolston<br />
West<br />
Corbetton<br />
48<br />
11 23 18 Alliston<br />
Gwillimbury hg 67 30 Greenbank<br />
19 Newton<br />
hg 3<br />
hg hg 77 Queensville<br />
hg 8<br />
10<br />
Bradford<br />
Violet Hill<br />
Rosemont<br />
Holland<br />
Mount Sandford<br />
Robinson<br />
hg hg 47<br />
1 64 88 Uxbridge<br />
Riverview<br />
New<br />
Landing<br />
Holt Albert<br />
Por<br />
MONO<br />
hg hg 53<br />
CLIFFS<br />
O<br />
O 8 8<br />
hg<br />
hg hg hg<br />
hg hg hg 17 Shelburne<br />
hg 50 Sharon<br />
Primrose<br />
Beeton<br />
Ayton<br />
Holstein<br />
Bond<br />
hg 8<br />
19 13 31<br />
51<br />
South<br />
dc<br />
hg 58<br />
1<br />
O 89<br />
8 hg 55<br />
49<br />
dc hg 47 Manchester<br />
9<br />
Head<br />
hg 74 30 Prin<br />
ji hg hg hg 109 14<br />
Keldon<br />
11<br />
Loretto<br />
Coppin's<br />
Tecumseth<br />
1<br />
hg hg<br />
hg 21<br />
14 31 Pleasantville<br />
hg<br />
hg 404<br />
O 45<br />
hg<br />
dc dc 52<br />
89 10<br />
O 41<br />
Luther<br />
dc 1<br />
hg hg<br />
hg 15 Ballantrae Corners<br />
Utica<br />
12 Mono<br />
Newmarket<br />
Hockley<br />
Schomberg<br />
34 Whitchurch-<br />
Goodwood<br />
Colgan<br />
Clifford<br />
hg 38<br />
6 Camilla Centre<br />
Tottenham<br />
Kettleby<br />
Musselman's<br />
hg hg hg 16<br />
hg 9<br />
hg<br />
hg 2<br />
15 16<br />
Wesley Corners<br />
Conn<br />
hg 40 Lake<br />
Ashburn<br />
Aurora<br />
Myrtle<br />
Vandorf<br />
Mount Forest<br />
hg 7 6 69 5<br />
hg<br />
L.<br />
dc 25 Lloydtown<br />
hg hg hg 23<br />
9<br />
dc hg 18 hg 56 hg 55 53<br />
6<br />
hg hg O<br />
O 37<br />
dc 407<br />
8<br />
hg hg 14 hg 10 Pottageville<br />
Snowball Stouffville Stouffville<br />
Laurel<br />
Palgrave<br />
Claremont Brooklin<br />
16<br />
hg hg 10 12 hg 16<br />
Mono Mills<br />
Oak Ridges<br />
hg 14 Ringwood<br />
27<br />
31<br />
Harriston<br />
43<br />
dc<br />
hg 1<br />
O dc<br />
hg 30<br />
404<br />
33<br />
48<br />
hg<br />
hg<br />
hg<br />
hg 12 hg<br />
hg hg hg<br />
hg 26<br />
6 dc 7 22 50<br />
King<br />
Gormley<br />
Orangeville<br />
67<br />
11<br />
25<br />
Brougham<br />
Grand<br />
City<br />
hg<br />
ji 7<br />
O hg hg 31<br />
hg dc<br />
dc 5 ji hg hg 38<br />
Greenwood<br />
Damascus<br />
Kenilworth<br />
hg 109<br />
Valley Waldemar<br />
hg 23<br />
24<br />
Nobleton<br />
Green<br />
1 31<br />
109<br />
Caledon<br />
MARKHAM River<br />
po 407<br />
4<br />
412<br />
23 37 3<br />
FORKS OF<br />
hg hg hg 3 ji 109 Village Caledon Mono<br />
Bolton<br />
RICHMOND<br />
ji O 4 5 24 hg<br />
hg 123 Teviotdale<br />
27 THE CREDIT<br />
ji ji hg hg<br />
O 30<br />
93<br />
109 109 Alton<br />
East Road<br />
ji 136<br />
9<br />
Kleinburg<br />
HILL<br />
Caledon<br />
ji hg 35<br />
O P 178 Palmerston<br />
Arthur<br />
Marsville<br />
hg 8<br />
25<br />
po 22<br />
404<br />
399<br />
Lake<br />
hg O dc 397<br />
hg hg hg 50<br />
6<br />
8hg7 hg<br />
hg 24 hg 49<br />
407 Unionville<br />
Rothsay<br />
11<br />
Sandhill<br />
hg hg hg 3<br />
24<br />
hg 12 29 Belwood<br />
R.<br />
O P 9 12 16<br />
Hillsburgh<br />
AJAX WH<br />
Belwood<br />
Inglewood<br />
Wildfield VAUGHAN<br />
Thornhill<br />
ji 140<br />
23 10<br />
383<br />
394<br />
O dc dc 19hg18<br />
Orton ji 124 Belfountain<br />
hg hg Ohg hg 404<br />
401<br />
1 4 14<br />
17<br />
Pickering<br />
Victoria<br />
Woodbridge<br />
Moorefield<br />
hg 392<br />
hg 18<br />
27<br />
P 369<br />
PPP 21 7<br />
O 367<br />
375 379<br />
13<br />
Conestogo<br />
hg<br />
hg 10<br />
Drayton<br />
Erin<br />
Erin<br />
25<br />
Listowel<br />
po<br />
hg hg 407<br />
Pdc 11<br />
26 22<br />
Brisbane<br />
400<br />
371<br />
8hg7<br />
Alma<br />
Cheltenham<br />
hg hg 24<br />
dc 359<br />
409<br />
365<br />
L.<br />
hg 42 hg O<br />
P P 362 hg 27 hg 19<br />
50 hg 10 355<br />
hg hg hg<br />
hg<br />
ji 17<br />
124 Snelgrove<br />
22<br />
Terra Cotta<br />
ji 107<br />
Fergus<br />
Salem<br />
29 Ospringe<br />
hg 12<br />
Ballinafad BRAMPTON<br />
hg 86<br />
hg 11<br />
6<br />
O 5<br />
P 344 352<br />
45<br />
hg 18 Elora<br />
ji 107<br />
ji147<br />
ji 131<br />
Glen Williams<br />
Glen Allan<br />
Dorking<br />
Floradale<br />
hg 4<br />
Pdc hg 21 hg hg<br />
hg 22 Brucedale<br />
ji 125<br />
Huttonville<br />
Donegal<br />
7 dc hg 346 427<br />
19 22 21<br />
Rockwood Limehouse<br />
Yatton<br />
Norval<br />
Macton<br />
Eramosa<br />
7 hg 3<br />
hg 1<br />
TORONTO<br />
po 407<br />
Elmira<br />
Acton Stewarttown<br />
Newton<br />
Wallenstein<br />
hg hg P P P 19<br />
330 336 342<br />
139 142 145<br />
R.<br />
P P<br />
51 29<br />
Halton<br />
136<br />
333 QEW<br />
hg 72 hg hg<br />
hg 10 85<br />
hg hg ji 124 Ashgrove<br />
West Montrose<br />
Marden<br />
Millbank<br />
Linwood<br />
hg86 23 86 Ariss<br />
Hills<br />
P<br />
PP dc<br />
dc<br />
5 Hawkesville<br />
Eden Speyside<br />
hg hg hg 86<br />
hg 1 25<br />
403<br />
hg<br />
hg 17 Winterbourne<br />
Hornby<br />
37<br />
324 328<br />
15<br />
hg P132 P 320<br />
dc<br />
P<br />
dc<br />
hg<br />
hg hg 6hg<br />
7<br />
hg 22 hg hg hg 30<br />
Mills<br />
Poole<br />
Conestogo<br />
po 17 26<br />
hg 407 Port Credit<br />
Crosshill<br />
St. Jacobs<br />
Maryhill<br />
Brookville<br />
312<br />
126<br />
85<br />
7 8<br />
3<br />
5<br />
hg hg 31<br />
Arkell<br />
St. Clements<br />
GUELPH<br />
MISSISSAUGA<br />
Heidelberg<br />
Bloomingdale<br />
Moffat<br />
ji hg 32 dc<br />
hg hg ji 34<br />
12 14hg16<br />
124 P dc 119 7<br />
Bamberg<br />
Clarkson<br />
MILTON<br />
6<br />
46<br />
hg 56 hg hg 36 123<br />
299 401<br />
hg<br />
hg<br />
hg 22 25<br />
PP 5<br />
P P 118 119 hg hg<br />
hg 35<br />
hg 31 Aberfoyle<br />
Wellesley<br />
WATERLOO<br />
hg 17 Gads Hill<br />
43 58 24<br />
32 Campbellville<br />
Amulree<br />
St. Agatha<br />
KITCHENER<br />
286<br />
P hg 278 282<br />
295 Morriston<br />
7<br />
P P 6hg9<br />
Petersburg<br />
Puslinch<br />
Lowville<br />
OAKVILLE<br />
Phillipsburg Baden<br />
113<br />
hg hg<br />
P 284<br />
P 111<br />
275<br />
109<br />
BRONTE<br />
dc 7 dc 1<br />
hg 28<br />
Crieff<br />
Freelton<br />
Kilbride<br />
po<br />
hg hg hg 1 5<br />
8 4<br />
hg 12<br />
hg 8<br />
hg 58 27 CREEK<br />
hg hg<br />
hg 407<br />
Stratford New Hamburg<br />
Mannheim<br />
Clyde<br />
97<br />
Carlisle<br />
Bronte<br />
Shakespeare<br />
33<br />
ji 70 Strabane<br />
CAMBRIDGE<br />
Flamboro<br />
hg dc 6<br />
hg 107<br />
New<br />
Haysville<br />
hg hg P P 3<br />
46hg12<br />
102<br />
P dc hg 100<br />
26 24<br />
hg hg 97<br />
Centre<br />
Dundee<br />
Westover<br />
Roseville<br />
22 268<br />
24 43<br />
Millgrove Waterdown<br />
dc 8 O 97 FORT GEORGE<br />
hg hg hg hg 47 Sheffield<br />
BURLINGTON<br />
Tavistock<br />
hg 3<br />
dc 58 hg 75<br />
Clappison's Corners<br />
Plattsville<br />
hg hg 28<br />
401<br />
49<br />
Branchton Rockton<br />
hg<br />
hg dc 5<br />
O<br />
P O nm<br />
8<br />
Ayr<br />
28<br />
13<br />
Aldershot<br />
59<br />
hg<br />
hg 36 Peters Corners<br />
Greensville<br />
HAMILTON<br />
Niagara-On-<br />
Bright<br />
Glen Morris Troy<br />
hg hg 5<br />
Dundas<br />
hg 93<br />
19<br />
90<br />
Hickson<br />
250<br />
29 14<br />
West Flamborough<br />
The-Lake<br />
St. George<br />
hg 99<br />
dc<br />
hg hg hg 403 88 89<br />
O 83 hg 78<br />
hg O hg 35<br />
Harrisburg<br />
87<br />
8<br />
29<br />
Drumbo<br />
15 Copetown<br />
Youngstown<br />
Innerkip<br />
74 71<br />
O<br />
O 68 O nm<br />
3<br />
5<br />
64<br />
O 55 O<br />
P O dc dc<br />
36 O57 51 49<br />
O<br />
O 6<br />
QEW<br />
hg hg hg 99<br />
Lynden Ancaster<br />
Grimsby<br />
ST. CATHARINES<br />
Lincoln<br />
4<br />
hg hg hg hg hg 48<br />
hg<br />
hg 36<br />
55 Virgil<br />
Huntingford<br />
Paris Osborne Corners Jerseyville<br />
Stoney<br />
hg 22 Gobles Princeton<br />
44<br />
O po<br />
2 Falkland<br />
11 17<br />
Alberton<br />
Creek<br />
Winona<br />
ji 238<br />
hg dc 27 86 100<br />
33 Woodstock<br />
Eastwood<br />
Embro<br />
hg 25<br />
30 33<br />
Elfrida<br />
O dc 403 38<br />
38 41 406<br />
O O hg<br />
hg hg 73 hg hg 17<br />
2/53<br />
hg 52 Beamsville<br />
Creditville<br />
hg 81<br />
Jordan<br />
Queenston<br />
Mount Hope<br />
Grassie<br />
hg hg dc 8<br />
hg 56<br />
18<br />
Station<br />
hg hg hg 89 405<br />
Lewiston<br />
Cainsville<br />
6 16 21 16 53<br />
Carluke<br />
Brantford<br />
65<br />
Fulton<br />
Campden Jordan<br />
hg 73 81 O 37<br />
235<br />
34<br />
P hg hg hg<br />
hg hg hg O rq<br />
53<br />
Onondaga<br />
Woodburn<br />
hg 20 12 14<br />
Vineland<br />
Niagara<br />
24<br />
hg 30<br />
230 232<br />
54 O 14 Odc ts<br />
7<br />
hg hg<br />
hg 55<br />
Burford<br />
Beachville<br />
Oxford<br />
Mount Vernon<br />
Cathcart<br />
ji 18<br />
Binbrook<br />
Middleport<br />
St.<br />
hg 69<br />
<strong>Fall</strong>s<br />
Centre<br />
202 Bishopsgate<br />
420<br />
7 hg4 hg 54<br />
Smithville<br />
hg 69 27<br />
222 hg hg 6<br />
hg hg 65<br />
ji 66 17<br />
po<br />
12<br />
P P hg 14<br />
hg hg 14<br />
31<br />
9<br />
O 216 218<br />
59<br />
hg 4<br />
hg hg hg 9<br />
20 21 hg<br />
dc<br />
hg hg hg 129 Mount<br />
Brant<br />
Thorold<br />
Sweaburg<br />
Harley<br />
ji 59<br />
hg<br />
hg hg Pleasant<br />
Six Nations of<br />
Caledonia<br />
Caistor<br />
Anns<br />
the Grand River<br />
Centre<br />
119 202 16 24 (Ohsweken)<br />
Burtch<br />
Caistorville<br />
North Pelham<br />
Foldens<br />
New Durham<br />
Oakland<br />
25<br />
hg hg 20<br />
hg 65 Bismarck<br />
Fonthill<br />
Niagara Chippawa<br />
Holbrook<br />
Scotland<br />
Willow Grove<br />
Empire Corners<br />
hg O O 47<br />
401<br />
23 21<br />
O16<br />
Cr.<br />
dc 5<br />
hg 27 hg 46<br />
Burgessville<br />
Mississaugas of<br />
Fenwick<br />
hg<br />
hg 56<br />
63<br />
hg ji 19<br />
dc 19<br />
dc 54 2<br />
<strong>Fall</strong>s<br />
Wilsonville<br />
the New Credit<br />
York<br />
hg hg 36<br />
hg<br />
hg 116<br />
Salford<br />
Norwich<br />
Wellandport<br />
Pelham<br />
Kelvin<br />
Bealton<br />
24<br />
6 Haldimand County Canborough<br />
hg 27<br />
24<br />
27 hg 10<br />
18 Vanessa<br />
Boston<br />
98<br />
dc O 12<br />
58A<br />
hg hg hg 24<br />
hg 9 hg 27<br />
hg 13<br />
19 25 QEW<br />
hg hg<br />
hg<br />
hg<br />
hg 29<br />
Springvale<br />
Mount Elgin<br />
4<br />
Welland<br />
Hagersville<br />
Canfield<br />
Milldale<br />
Round<br />
Villa Nova<br />
Otterville<br />
Teeterville Plains<br />
hg 32<br />
Chambers<br />
Verschoyle<br />
hg<br />
dc dc dc O<br />
hg<br />
hg 55 20 dc 23<br />
7<br />
3<br />
58 140<br />
hg 27<br />
9 Decewsville Cayuga<br />
Corners<br />
Stevensville<br />
hg 19<br />
Waterford 74 Garnet<br />
Winger<br />
Wainfleet<br />
hg 21<br />
Avon Ostrander<br />
Springford<br />
La Salette<br />
Windham<br />
Balmoral Nelles Corners<br />
98 Fort Erie<br />
2<br />
Townsend<br />
Ostryhon<br />
dc 3<br />
hg 28<br />
Beatty<br />
10<br />
27<br />
Styx<br />
Saugeen<br />
River<br />
River<br />
Saugeen<br />
10<br />
Smith<br />
Cr.<br />
Rocky<br />
Big Otter<br />
Cr.<br />
Saugeen<br />
24<br />
4<br />
5<br />
Nith<br />
R.<br />
River<br />
Mallet<br />
Conestogo<br />
5<br />
R.<br />
Saugeen<br />
R.<br />
10<br />
Horner<br />
Creek<br />
Big<br />
Beav<br />
18<br />
Cr.<br />
River<br />
Grand<br />
River<br />
18<br />
ra nd<br />
G<br />
River<br />
Riv er<br />
15<br />
R.<br />
Speed<br />
Nanticoke<br />
Br.<br />
23<br />
GRAND<br />
Boyne<br />
Er amosa<br />
12 8<br />
8<br />
19<br />
12<br />
hg 11<br />
hg 87<br />
Fordwich<br />
34hg 30 Kurtzville<br />
178<br />
Molesworthhg 88<br />
Gowanstown<br />
dc 6<br />
North Perth<br />
72 Atwood<br />
ewry<br />
Monkton<br />
ji 121<br />
Milverton<br />
hg 55 hg 11<br />
Brunner<br />
ji 135 Rostock<br />
urg<br />
hg 44<br />
Sebringville<br />
32<br />
ls<br />
ji 101<br />
hg 5 7<br />
ji hg 113 8<br />
hg 28 Harrington<br />
niondale<br />
hg 6 Lakeside<br />
hg hg 20<br />
119<br />
hg 33<br />
16<br />
6 Kintore<br />
ji<br />
hg 6 hg 9<br />
esford<br />
hg 2 Ingersoll hg 40 hg 22<br />
3<br />
hg 45<br />
hg 9<br />
orchester Putnam<br />
hg<br />
hg 3 hg 29<br />
P<br />
hg 18 4 208<br />
Mossley<br />
es Centre<br />
tsville<br />
hg 30<br />
hg 19<br />
hg 9<br />
hg hg hg 5<br />
dc 17<br />
37<br />
hg<br />
hg hg hg<br />
hg 59 84<br />
4 3<br />
hg 73 47 Culloden Tillsonburg<br />
37 Centre<br />
20<br />
11 hg hg 25 24 Kohler<br />
Byng<br />
nt<br />
hg hg 20<br />
37<br />
hg 20<br />
hg 50<br />
Dunnville<br />
Corners<br />
Lyons<br />
hg hg hg 48<br />
Brownsville<br />
Delhi<br />
Jarvis<br />
dc<br />
hg 49<br />
3<br />
3<br />
hg hg 53<br />
Fisherville<br />
Lowbanks<br />
Gasline<br />
Simcoe<br />
hg 12<br />
South<br />
Renton<br />
leton<br />
hg 5<br />
ROCK POINT<br />
hg hg hg hg hg 52<br />
Springfield Corinth<br />
Courtland<br />
hg hg 16 hg 1<br />
hg 70hg55 Cheapside<br />
Cayuga<br />
Long Burnaby<br />
Rainham<br />
Port<br />
Beach Colborne<br />
32 40 46 30<br />
35<br />
38 59<br />
21<br />
hg hg 10<br />
24<br />
3<br />
Selkirk Centre<br />
Maitland<br />
Eden<br />
Norfolk<br />
Aylmer<br />
SELKIRK<br />
hg dc 44<br />
South<br />
6<br />
Mabee's<br />
Middleton County Greens Corner<br />
Nanticoke<br />
Orwell<br />
Richmond Corners<br />
hg<br />
hg 38 hg hg 21 Andy's<br />
Vittoria<br />
Port Dover<br />
hg hg hg 45 Corners<br />
Summers<br />
Corners Silver Hill<br />
hg 23<br />
1<br />
3<br />
Walsh<br />
43<br />
Straffordville Langton<br />
Mount<br />
hg hg hg hg 16 24 hg Port Ryerse<br />
Salem<br />
10<br />
TURKEY POINT<br />
hg hg 45<br />
73<br />
19 Glen Meyer<br />
40hg45<br />
Calton<br />
Vienna<br />
45 Normandale<br />
Frogmore 59 Forestville<br />
Copenhagen<br />
Port Bruce<br />
PORT<br />
hg 55 Walsingham<br />
St. Williams<br />
Turkey Point<br />
Fairground<br />
BURWELL hg hg Tourism Inform<br />
60 42<br />
Port<br />
Burwell<br />
Inner<br />
Bay<br />
hg hg 42 Cultus<br />
23<br />
Port<br />
Rowan<br />
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hg hg 42 59<br />
Clear<br />
Long<br />
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Creek<br />
Point<br />
LONG POINT<br />
16<br />
T<br />
6<br />
O<br />
N<br />
14<br />
12<br />
4<br />
G E<br />
32<br />
10<br />
25<br />
17<br />
W<br />
O<br />
33<br />
4<br />
T<br />
E<br />
24<br />
10<br />
32<br />
17<br />
W E L L I<br />
L O<br />
12<br />
3<br />
19<br />
10<br />
O<br />
8<br />
19<br />
N<br />
4<br />
21<br />
G<br />
T O<br />
8<br />
4<br />
13<br />
12<br />
25<br />
17<br />
N<br />
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hg 91<br />
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hg 25<br />
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hg 3 28<br />
Hanover<br />
hg 10 Neustadt<br />
hg 10 hg<br />
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P 203 hg 27<br />
P 410<br />
hg 30<br />
ji 112 ji 107 hg 26<br />
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nizaons to promote Ontario!<br />
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Lake<br />
St.Clair<br />
Leamington<br />
SEX<br />
Lake<br />
Huron<br />
Sarnia<br />
Chatham<br />
KENT<br />
3<br />
LAMBTON<br />
Petrolia<br />
2<br />
ELGIN<br />
Goderich<br />
HURON<br />
6<br />
4<br />
PERTH<br />
Stratford<br />
5<br />
London<br />
MIDDLESEX<br />
St. Thomas<br />
Lake Erie<br />
OXFORD<br />
Sheldon<br />
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23<br />
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13<br />
19<br />
8<br />
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16<br />
18<br />
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Bailey<br />
Kempenfe<br />
519-539-9800 ext. 3355<br />
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18<br />
Welland<br />
16<br />
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13<br />
6<br />
12<br />
2<br />
11<br />
Innisfil<br />
17<br />
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10<br />
River<br />
20<br />
Cr.<br />
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11<br />
10<br />
8<br />
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hg 6<br />
hg 2<br />
hg 8 rq<br />
dc 3<br />
Crystal<br />
Beach<br />
hg 6<br />
WELLINGTON<br />
WATERLOO RM<br />
13<br />
Kitchener-Waterloo<br />
Woodstock<br />
7<br />
L A K E E R I E<br />
BRANT<br />
HAMILTON<br />
WENTWORTH<br />
12<br />
Brantford<br />
NORFOLK<br />
8<br />
Port Dover<br />
11<br />
Hamilton<br />
10<br />
9<br />
HALDIMAND<br />
Burlington<br />
Caledonia<br />
W<br />
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Niagara<br />
NIAGARA RM <strong>Fall</strong>s<br />
Lake Erie<br />
Fort Erie<br />
NEW<br />
YORK<br />
Represenng Essex, Chatham-Kent,<br />
Lambton, Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford,<br />
Norfolk & Haldimand County.<br />
www.ontariossouthwest.com<br />
Buffalo<br />
12<br />
8<br />
7<br />
Holland<br />
7<br />
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7<br />
22<br />
Pefferlaw<br />
4<br />
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L A K E O N T A R I O<br />
Contact these Organizaons<br />
for Tourism Informaon Inquiries & Advice!<br />
Links to all of these organizaons can be found at...<br />
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TORONTO<br />
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island<br />
www.visitwindsoressex.com<br />
1-800-265-3633<br />
Lake Ontario<br />
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Chatham-Kent Tourism<br />
14 www.visitck.ca<br />
1-800-561-6125<br />
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Tourism Sarnia-Lambton<br />
www.ontbluecoast.com<br />
1-800-265-0316<br />
Tourism London<br />
www.londontourism.ca<br />
1-800-265-2602<br />
Middlesex Tourism<br />
www.visitmiddlesex.ca<br />
519-434-7321<br />
Elgin County Tourism<br />
www.elgintourist.com<br />
1-877-GO-ELGIN<br />
Tourism Oxford<br />
www.tourismoxford.ca<br />
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Norfolk County Tourism<br />
www.norfolktourism.ca<br />
1-800-699-9038<br />
Tourism Haldimand<br />
www.haldimandcounty.ca<br />
1-800-863-9607<br />
Tourism Hamilton<br />
www.tourismhamilton.com<br />
1-800-263-8590<br />
Tourism Branord<br />
www.discoverbranord.ca<br />
1-800-265-6299<br />
County of Brant Tourism<br />
www.brant.ca<br />
1-888-250-2296<br />
Straord Tourism Alliance<br />
www.visitstraord.ca<br />
1-800-561-7926<br />
Tourism Burlington<br />
www.tourismburlington.com<br />
1-877-499-9989<br />
15<br />
18<br />
7<br />
14<br />
Mariposa<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
6<br />
7<br />
8<br />
9<br />
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DAYTRIPPER<br />
THE<br />
Map & Wed Listing<br />
DI R EC TO R Y<br />
Unique SW Ontario Map!<br />
Shops,<br />
Stops and Websites<br />
FOUR PAGE<br />
PULLOUT SECTION!<br />
Find more great stops on our:<br />
“Buy Local, Buy Fresh”<br />
“Corkscrews & Cra Brews”<br />
(See PAGE 3 I Index) d LISTOWEL O-6<br />
Knapp Shoes 519-291-4750<br />
www.knappshoes.ca<br />
Sprinrite Yarn Factory Outlet 519-291-3951<br />
www.yarnfactoryoutlet.com<br />
The Kitchen Cupboard & Ice Box 519-291-4777<br />
www.shopkci.com<br />
LONDESBOROUGH L-6<br />
Greyhaven Gardens 519-523-9781<br />
www.greyhavengardens.com<br />
LONDON<br />
M-12 (INC. LAMBETH & HYDE PARK)<br />
www.londontourism.ca<br />
519-661-5000 • 1-800-265-2602<br />
London Tourism 1-800-265-2602<br />
www.londontourism.ca<br />
A & M Garden Centre 519-652-3539<br />
www.amgardencentre.ca<br />
Attic Books 519-432-7277<br />
www.atticbooks.ca<br />
East Park Golf Gardens 519-451-2950<br />
www.eastparkgolf.com<br />
Memory Lane Antiques 519-471-2835<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Red Door Shoppe Antiques 226-374-6757<br />
Find us on Facebook & Instagram<br />
The Bloomin’ Bog (near Ilderton) 519-666-0132<br />
www.bloominbog.com<br />
Thomas Bros. Farm Market 519-652-5551<br />
www.thomasbrothersfarms.ca<br />
MEAFORD (EAST OF OWEN SOUND)<br />
MELBOURNE K-13<br />
Arrowwood Farm & Events 519-289-0389<br />
www.arrowwoodfarmontario.com<br />
In A Jam 519-289-5267<br />
www.inajam.com<br />
MILDMAY N-3<br />
MILLBANK O-7<br />
Anna Mae’s Restaurant & Bakery 519-595-4407<br />
www.annamaes.ca<br />
Millbank Cheese & Butter 519-595-8787<br />
www.millbankcheese.com<br />
Millbank Family Furniture 519-595-7105<br />
www.millbankfamilyfurniture.ca<br />
Zehr’s Country Market 519-595-4403<br />
www.zehrscountrymarket.com<br />
MILVERTON O-7<br />
MINTO O-5<br />
Town of Minto Tourism 519-338-2511<br />
www.town.minto.on.ca<br />
MITCHELL M-8<br />
MOORETOWN E-13<br />
Moore Museum 519-867-2020<br />
www.mooremuseum.ca<br />
MORPETH I-17<br />
MOUNT BRYDGES K-13<br />
Sew Creative 519-264-2177<br />
www.sewcreativequilting.ca<br />
MOUNT PLEASANT R-11<br />
Windmill Country Market 519-484-9955<br />
www.thewindmill.ca<br />
NAIRN K-11<br />
NEUSTADT N-3<br />
NEW HAMBURG P-9<br />
Oak Grove Cheese Factory 519-662-1212<br />
www.oakgrovecheese.ca<br />
NEW SARUM N-14<br />
New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101<br />
www.newsarum.com<br />
NEWTON O-7<br />
E&E’s Cloth & Creations 519-595-8569<br />
www.eandeclothandcreations.com<br />
NORTH BUXTON C-18<br />
Buxton Historical Site & Museum 519-352-4799<br />
www.buxtonmuseum.com<br />
NORWICH Q-12<br />
FORA Outdoor Living 519-468-2100<br />
www.foraoutdoor.ca<br />
Our Gift Shoppe 519-863-2380<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
OIL SPRINGS H-14<br />
Oil Museum of Canada 519-834-2840<br />
www.lambtonmuseums.ca<br />
on<br />
page 67<br />
PAISLEY M-1<br />
PALMYRA J-16<br />
PARIS R-10<br />
Chocolate Sensations 519-442-1616<br />
www.chocolatesensations.ca<br />
John M. Hall House of Linens 519-442-4242<br />
www.johnmhall.ca<br />
PARKHILL J-10<br />
PELEE ISLAND E-20<br />
PETERSBURG Q-9<br />
Brian Greer Tin Ceilings 519-743-9710<br />
www.tinceiling.com<br />
PETROLIA H-13<br />
You ’ ll be surprised!<br />
519-882-2350<br />
www.VisitPetrolia.ca<br />
Artz Den - Art, Crafts & Supplies 226-738-0911<br />
www.artzden.ca<br />
Black Gold Brewery 226-738-0665<br />
www.blackgold.beer<br />
Country Yarns 519-882-8740<br />
www.country-yarns.com<br />
Hogan Pharmacy 519-882-1840<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Olde Post Office Shoppe 519-882-0747<br />
www.petroliaenterprises.ca<br />
Petrolia Discovery 519-882-0897<br />
www.petroliadiscovery.com<br />
Petrolia Mercantile & Tea 519-882-0238<br />
www.facebook.com/petrolia.mercantile<br />
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 800-717-7694<br />
www.thevpp.ca<br />
POINT EDWARD F-12 (ALSO SEE SARNIA)<br />
Kind Decor 519-381-5165<br />
www.kinddecor.ca<br />
Sitara Indian Cuisine 519-491-5606<br />
www.sitarasarnia.com<br />
Village of Point Edward 519-337-3021<br />
www.villageofpointedward.com<br />
PORT BURWELL O-15<br />
Municipality of Bayham 519-866-5521<br />
www.bayham.on.ca<br />
HMSC OJIBWA Museum of Naval History 519-633-7641<br />
www.projectojibwa.ca<br />
PORT DOVER S-14<br />
Port Dover Board of Trade 519-583-1314<br />
www.portdover.ca<br />
PORT FRANKS I-10<br />
Lambton Shores --<br />
www.lambtonshores.ca<br />
PORT ROWAN Q-15<br />
Franni’s Attic Antiques 519-410-4861<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Twin’s Ice Cream (May-Oct) 519-586-7994<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
PORT STANLEY M-15<br />
DeBackere Farm Market (Union) 519-631-1370<br />
www.debackerefarmmarket.ca<br />
Inn on the Harbour 519-782-7623<br />
www.innontheharbour.net<br />
Mackie’s On The Beach 519-782-4390<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Pepper Tree Spice Co. 519-782-7800<br />
www.peppertreespice.com<br />
Port Stanley Festival Theatre 519-782-4353<br />
www.portstanleytheatre.ca<br />
Port Stanley Terminal Railway 519-782-7230<br />
www.pstr.on.ca<br />
PRINCETON Q-11<br />
REECES CORNERS H-12 (SEE WYOMING ALSO)<br />
Zekveld’s Garden Market 519-845-3482<br />
www.zekveldgardenmarket.ca<br />
RIDGETOWN I-16<br />
Ridge House Museum 519-360-1998<br />
www.chatham-kent.ca/ridgehousemuseum<br />
RIPLEY K-3<br />
Shoreline Chic 519-395-2236<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
RODNEY K-15<br />
RUTHVEN D-20<br />
Ruthven Nursery & Garden Centre 519-326-4019<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
ST. CLEMENTS P-8<br />
ST. GEORGE S-10<br />
ST. JACOBS Q-7<br />
Market Road Antiques 519-746-1999<br />
www.stjacobs.com<br />
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway 519-664-3737<br />
www.stjacobsmodelrailway.com<br />
Three Sisters Cultural Centre 226-771-9055<br />
www.threesisterscentre.ca<br />
ST. MARYS N-10<br />
Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters 226-661-8000<br />
www.snappingturtlecoffee.com<br />
ST. THOMAS M-14 (ALSO SEE TALBOTVILLE)<br />
Elgin County Tourism 877-463-5446 (ex168)<br />
www.elgintourist.com<br />
Antiques on the Side 519-633-8190<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Berry Hill Limited 519-631-0480<br />
www.berryhilllimited.com<br />
Briwood Farm Market 519-633-9691<br />
www.briwoodfarmmarket.com<br />
Canadale Nurseries Ltd. 519-631-7264<br />
www.canadale.com<br />
Elgin County Heritage Centre 519-631-1460<br />
www.elgin-county.ca<br />
Elgin Military Museum 519-633-7641<br />
www.theelginmilitarymuseum.ca<br />
Harvest Table Rustic Design<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Katnap Antiques/Lumley & Co. B&B 519-764-2384<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
New Sarum Diner 519-773-3101<br />
www.newsarum.com<br />
Purely Wicked Gift Store 226-224-8559<br />
www.purelywicked.ca<br />
Shaw’s Ice Cream 519-631-2510<br />
www.shawsicecream.com<br />
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre 519-631-4040<br />
www.stepac.ca<br />
The Rusty Sign Shop 519-633-1043<br />
Find us on Facebook & Instagram<br />
ST. WILLIAMS R-15<br />
SALFORD O-12<br />
Village Cheese Mill 519-485-0600<br />
www.villagecheesemill.com<br />
SARNIA F-12 (ALSO SEE POINT EDWARD & BRIGHT’S GROVE)<br />
FREE EXPERIENCE GUIDE AVAILABLE!<br />
1-800-265-0316<br />
WWW.ONTBLUECOAST.COM<br />
Sarnia Tourism Information 1-800-265-0316<br />
www.ontbluecoast.com<br />
Downtown Market 519-328-2217<br />
downtownmarketsarnia.ca<br />
Duc D’Orleans II Cruise Ship 519-337-5152<br />
www.ducdorleans.com<br />
Ferrera Concrete 519-542-7071<br />
www.ferreraconcrete.ca<br />
Gallery in the Grove 519-869-4643<br />
www.galleryinthegrove.com<br />
Imperial Theatre 877-344-7469<br />
www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery 519-336-8127<br />
www.jnaag.ca<br />
Korny Korners Farm 226-886-2238<br />
www.kornykornersfarm.ca<br />
Lawrence House Centre for the Arts 519-337-0507<br />
www.lawrencehouse.ca<br />
Local Motif & Just-A-Nuff Antiques 519-336-3838<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Sarnia Flea Market 519-330-6816<br />
Sipkens Garden Centre & Gifts 519-542-8353<br />
www.sipkensnurseries.com<br />
Sitara Indian Cuisine 519-491-5650<br />
www.sitarasarnia.com<br />
Stones ‘N Bones Museum 519-336-2100<br />
www.stonesnbones.ca<br />
The Book Keeper 519-337-3171<br />
www.sarniabookkeeper.com<br />
TJ’s Furniture & Home Decor 519-541-2323<br />
www.tjfurniture.ca<br />
SEAFORTH L-7<br />
Cotton Harvest Quilt Shop 519-600-1646<br />
www.thecottonharvest.com<br />
SHAKESPEARE O-9<br />
Best Little Pork Shoppe 519-625-8194<br />
www.porkshoppe.com<br />
The Quilt Place 519-625-8435<br />
www.thequiltplace.ca<br />
SHEDDEN L-14<br />
SIMCOE R-13<br />
Capitol Arts Market 519-900-9355<br />
www.capitolartsmarket.com<br />
SOMBRA E-14<br />
SOUTHAMPTON K-1<br />
SPARTA N-14<br />
SPARTA COUNTRY<br />
CANDLES<br />
46361 Sparta Line<br />
SPARTA, ON<br />
1-800-463-1447<br />
www.spartacandles.com<br />
SPRINGFIELD N-13<br />
STRATFORD N-9<br />
Ye Olde Fabric Shoppe 519-273-5773<br />
www.yeoldefabricshoppe.com<br />
STRATHROY K-12<br />
Doug & Marion’s Bike Sales & Repairs 519-245-9923<br />
www.dougandmarionsbikes.com<br />
Elly Boersema Natural Health Foods 519-245-0556<br />
Hamilton’s Bakery 519-245-0741<br />
www.hamiltonsbakery.ca<br />
TALBOTVILLE M-13 (ALSO SEE ST.THOMAS)<br />
The Turkey Shoppe 519-633-0527<br />
www.turkeyshoppe.com<br />
TAVISTOCK O-9<br />
TECUMSEH C-17<br />
THAMESVILLE H-15<br />
Laurie Clark Floral Designs & Artisans 519-692-5519<br />
www.laurieclarkdesignsflowers.com<br />
Sunshine Farms 519-692-4416<br />
www.picklesplease.ca<br />
THEDFORD I-10<br />
Twin Pines Orchards 519-296-5556<br />
www.twinpinesorchards.com<br />
Widder Station Golf, Grill & Tap House 519-296-4653<br />
www.widderstation.com<br />
THORNDALE N-<br />
TILBURY E-18<br />
Katharine’s Bed & Breakfast 519-682-3706<br />
www.katharinesbedandbreakfast.ca<br />
TILLSONBURG P-13<br />
Annandale National Historic Site 519-842-2294<br />
www.tillsonburg.ca<br />
Coyles Country Store 800-559-7350<br />
www.coylescountrystore.com<br />
Station Arts Centre 519-842-6151<br />
www.stationarts.ca<br />
Tillsonburg Antiques Plus 519-688-7770<br />
www.antiquesincanada.com<br />
TIVERTON L-1<br />
Bruce Power Visitor’s Centre 519-361-7777<br />
www.brucepower.com<br />
UNION M-15<br />
DeBackere Farm Market 519-631-1370<br />
www.debackerefarmmarket.ca<br />
VANESSA R-12<br />
VITTORIA R-14<br />
Kernal Peanuts 519-426-9222<br />
www.kernalpeanuts.com<br />
The Cider Keg Farm Market 519-428-0882<br />
www.ckfarmmarket.com<br />
WALLACEBURG F-15<br />
Wallaceburg Museum 519-627-8962<br />
www.wallaceburgmuseum.ca<br />
WALLACETOWN L-15<br />
Backus-Page House Museum 519-762-3072<br />
www.backuspagehouse.ca<br />
WATERFORD R-13<br />
Alice Street Antique Market 519-410-8821<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
C.J.’s Antiques 519-443-4197<br />
www.cjsantiques.com<br />
Chambers Maple Syrup Products 519-443-8561<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Vegetable Creek Originals 519-428-8894<br />
Waterford Antique Market 519-443-4064<br />
www.waterfordantiquemarket.com<br />
WATERLOO Q-8 (SEE ALSO KITCHENER)<br />
WATFORD I-12<br />
WELLESLEY P-8<br />
WEST LORNE K-15<br />
Natterjack Brewing Company 226-289-1472<br />
natterjackbrewing.ca<br />
WHEATLEY E-19<br />
Briar Patch Studio 519-916-2407<br />
Find us on Facebook & Instagram<br />
WINDHAM CENTRE Q-13<br />
Caresa Antiques 519-443-5856<br />
WINDSOR B-17<br />
1.800.265.3633<br />
www.visitwindsoressex.com<br />
Tourism Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island 1-800-265-3633<br />
www.visitwindsoressex.com<br />
Quilting Confections 519-250-8888<br />
www.quiltingconfections.com<br />
WINGHAM M-5<br />
WOODSTOCK P-11<br />
1-866-801-7368<br />
Tourism Oxford 866-801-7368<br />
www.tourismoxford.ca<br />
WYOMING H-12 (SEE REECES CORNERS ALSO)<br />
Copper Flats Bison Co. 519-330-9913<br />
www.copperflatsbisonco.com<br />
Great Lakes Goat Dairy 519-845-1613<br />
www.greatlakesgoatdairy.com<br />
Lambton County Archives 519-845-5426<br />
www.lambtonmuseums.ca/archives<br />
& FARM MARKETS<br />
37, 38 8& &39
Lake Huron<br />
MI<br />
ONTARIO<br />
NY<br />
A bit further north now, we’re in POINT EDWARD & SARNIA<br />
Enjoy a<br />
Winter Stroll<br />
Along the<br />
Village Walkway!<br />
Visit one of our<br />
many Unique Shops,<br />
Boutiques & Restaurants<br />
& Get A Start On Your<br />
Christmas<br />
Shopping!<br />
g<br />
Christmas in the Village<br />
12th Annual<br />
Saturday, December 2nd, <strong>2023</strong> ~ 11 am to 3 pm<br />
• Visit Santa at Suzy’s Ice Creamporium • Cookies & Hot Chocolate at the Fire Hall<br />
• Horse & Buggy<br />
Rides • Hop On Hop Off the Polar Express Bus Around the Village<br />
• Vote on your favourite Gingerbread Creation at the Point Edward Early Learning Centre<br />
• Face Painting • Balloon Twister • Freeze Frame Photos • Crafts and Snacks at the Library<br />
ry<br />
• Smores & Camp Fire at Manley's • Christmas Caroling by the Resolution Quartet<br />
• FOOD DRIVE & Charity Bake Sale at Albert's Fries -<br />
bring non-perishables for the Inn of the Good Shepherd<br />
• Bluewater Bridges join Point Edward, Canada to Port Huron, USA.<br />
<strong>Fall</strong> in the Garden<br />
is Fabulous & Fresh<br />
My favorite time of year is<br />
enjoying the transition in the<br />
garden from fall to winter.<br />
Watching the plants and<br />
wildlife in the cooler<br />
seasons can bring<br />
much entertainment.<br />
Taking the cue from<br />
nature, slowing down and<br />
preparing for cooler seasons is a<br />
great lesson for each of us.<br />
You might find that the fall is less<br />
flowery than spring and summer, but<br />
if you slow down to observe, the subtle<br />
changing of colours will lead into<br />
a one last flare up before becoming<br />
dormant for winter.<br />
Listening to the birds as they<br />
gather to make their journeys south,<br />
cleaning out the last of summer’s<br />
bounty from the vegetable garden,<br />
relocating falling leaves to the garden<br />
or compost from the yard, can be<br />
enjoyed if you take the time to slow<br />
down instead of feeling rushed to get<br />
things done.<br />
The things I like to do in the fall to<br />
winter slow down are:<br />
1) Remove all vegetation from the<br />
veggie garden and add compost and<br />
manure so the gardens are ready for<br />
spring.<br />
2) Plant seed garlic (use straw or<br />
leaves to mulch for the winter).<br />
3) Instead of bagging all your leaves,<br />
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mulch with your lawn mower as much<br />
as possible to return the energy to the<br />
lawn or gardens.<br />
4) Put out feed for the birds<br />
migrating and the ones moving here<br />
for the winter - sunflower heads or<br />
corn cobs hanging in the garden are<br />
sure to delight the birds (or squirrels).<br />
If you provide a reliable source of feed<br />
and seeds, many birds will call your<br />
garden home for the winter months.<br />
5) Leave a ‘wild’ area in your garden<br />
for overwintering beneficial insects to<br />
call home and leave stems of spent<br />
flowers and grasses to shelter these<br />
until spring.<br />
6) There is still time to add a few<br />
winter interest plants to your outdoor<br />
gardens such as red stem dogwoods<br />
and evergreen plants.<br />
7) As your fall flowering mums<br />
finish out October, transition your<br />
planters to winter cut greenery and<br />
stems to keep your home looking<br />
welcoming to your friends and family.<br />
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When someone<br />
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The Bob-Sled Run<br />
by Marie Mitchell, London - From <strong>Daytripping</strong> November-December 2005<br />
As I shopped for Christmas yet another<br />
year, I passed by children's shiny new sleds<br />
in a department store. It brought back a<br />
vivid memory of 43 years ago.<br />
Our first winter in a newly built subdivision<br />
provided very little in the way of a view of<br />
nature from our windows as there was<br />
not a tree or bush in sight. The<br />
backyards were devoid of<br />
fences or hedges of any<br />
kind and since we lived on<br />
the pinnacle of what was<br />
called O'Connor Hills,<br />
we had a pretty good<br />
view of the city at night<br />
and of many back yards,<br />
one terracing into another.<br />
Each yard dropped about three feet<br />
or more into the next, for as far as the eye<br />
could see.<br />
On a bright sunny morning, after<br />
Christmas, I thought it an ideal day to let<br />
the children try out their new sled from<br />
Santa. With the light snowfall over a good<br />
ice base, the children would have little<br />
trouble coasting from our yard down into<br />
the next. My plan was to get the two oldest<br />
dressed early and out to play then bathe<br />
and feed the baby. I bundled up the two in<br />
their snow suits, hats and hoods, mittens<br />
and scarves and went out back in my light<br />
night gown and housecoat with slip-on<br />
mules to get them started coasting. I had<br />
planned the outing to be at least a half-hour<br />
entertainment, by themselves.<br />
I put the three year old on front, five year<br />
old on behind, tucking in their feet and gave<br />
them ever so little a start, planning that<br />
they would go down over the first terrace<br />
and stop in the yard behind and return<br />
to our yard and repeat ad infinitum for<br />
whatever period of time. What happened, I<br />
recall so vividly, I am tempted to suggest to<br />
the Olympic Committee that they use this<br />
particular layout for the bobsled runs. The<br />
sled and kids went down the first terrace<br />
and with the speed of light passed the first<br />
yard where I expected their journey to end,<br />
then they hit the next hill, even deeper with<br />
less of a terraced nature.<br />
I stood watching completely numb from<br />
fear and cold. They disappeared from<br />
my sight as they hit the fourth terrace,<br />
and I set out after them - the flying nun<br />
personified - my housecoat billowing and<br />
my feet barely touching old terra firma.<br />
I took each hill at full speed never losing<br />
balance once and arrived in the fourth<br />
yard just in time to see the children and<br />
sled smash into a basement of a house<br />
barely missing the basement window. The<br />
lady of the house came running out to<br />
see what had jarred the whole foundation<br />
and by the time I got to screaming kids<br />
and screaming housewife, I had a searing<br />
pain in my chest brought on by gulping<br />
freezing air and panic. My youngest had<br />
his head hit the stone basement wall but<br />
thanks to the scarf wrapped around his<br />
head, he just developed a large egg. My<br />
older daughter had tried to slow the sled<br />
down, and succeeded only in getting her<br />
hands under the runners, but neither was<br />
seriously hurt. The owner of the house gave<br />
me a blast for being so stupid because I<br />
could have broken her basement window<br />
on a bitterly cold day.<br />
Now the test of intestinal fortitude began.<br />
Children dressed in nylon suits and vinyl<br />
boots on ice covered with light snow can be<br />
treacherous at best, but trying to crawl up<br />
hills, pull a sled and a child by each hand,<br />
would make a mountain climber curse<br />
in despair. At the first hill I devised<br />
my system - tie the sled around<br />
my right ankle, put kids on their<br />
stomachs, push one then the<br />
other up ahead of me as far as<br />
possible and down on all fours<br />
myself, try to scale the hills. I<br />
quickly discovered I was simply<br />
crawling up the inside of my housecoat,<br />
choking myself, so a new motion came to<br />
mind. First push boy, then girl, then hike up<br />
nightgown and smash bare knees into ice<br />
to get a grip, then pull right leg tied to sled.<br />
We made the first terrace and walked to<br />
a second and steeper challenge. I tried my<br />
previous routine but after an interminable<br />
time, and almost making it, only to have<br />
one kid or the other, slip back out of reach,<br />
I gave up. The stinging cold numbed me<br />
still despair turned into hope as I devised<br />
another option. We all sat on our butts and<br />
with a little nudging, the three of us slid<br />
back down into the original yard, as I had<br />
decided to hike home via the road.<br />
Putting the kids on the sled, I walked<br />
through the yard out to the road at front,<br />
and started the long trek home. Since there<br />
were no sidewalks, we walked on the road<br />
but our efficient city fathers had sent our<br />
salt trucks bright and early and our hilly<br />
subdivision got their immediate attention,<br />
so the roads were not ice, but wet slush.<br />
My mules became heavy with water and<br />
wouldn't stay on my feet so I kicked them<br />
off and walked home barefoot.<br />
My feet felt like stumps and the two<br />
sets of cement stairs of our home were<br />
mounted with a strange sensation of<br />
unreality. I could hear the baby crying<br />
inside and with great urgency tried to open<br />
the door, which was locked of course, so<br />
our journey continued through the brittle<br />
snow and up another set of stairs at the<br />
back, where we finally gained entry.<br />
The baby had obviously been crying a<br />
long time. She was red and blue at the<br />
same time about the colour of my feet and<br />
knees. That was my first experience with<br />
chilblains. Soon rosy faced children were<br />
playing train with overturned chairs in the<br />
living room and I watched their sunshiny<br />
faces as I fed the baby, whose normal<br />
colour had returned.<br />
I think of this adventure, 43 years later, as<br />
I walk home in the glistening white snow,<br />
then glimpse the Christmas gifts that are<br />
accumulating in boxes of various sizes as<br />
I again prepare for Christmas. I also think<br />
of how often we go coasting, so full of glee<br />
and end up with a gigantic bump (broken<br />
marriages, deaths, illness and defeats) and<br />
how we smash back at life and try to climb<br />
hills to make it back up to that pinnacle.<br />
Often though we have to take a new path,<br />
like the salted road, and feel cold feet and<br />
even total numbness for a time till we find<br />
again, warmth and sunny faces.<br />
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and I always have people<br />
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Louise Morrison,<br />
Blenheim<br />
Full Service Pharmacy<br />
Full Service Cosmetic Department<br />
Full Service Home Health Care Dept.<br />
Mon-Fri 9-9 • Sat 9-6 • Sun 10-5<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
“A soft voice is the sound of peace.” -Anonymous<br />
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Lake Huron<br />
The<br />
Daytripper<br />
While <strong>Daytripping</strong>, these maps will tell you where we are (roughly).<br />
Your Local<br />
& Lake Inspired<br />
Arsan Shop!<br />
ONTARIO SHOP<br />
NY<br />
LOCAL<br />
APPAREL THAT GIVES BACK I GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP I 30+ CANADIAN MAKERS<br />
MI<br />
Visit i<br />
website for<br />
current hours<br />
+ info<br />
3115 1 River Street<br />
e<br />
ALVINSTON<br />
519-847-5333<br />
5333<br />
Check online ne<br />
for hours<br />
WINE STORE WINE TASTINGS<br />
BUY OUR WINE ONLINE!<br />
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ON ORDERS<br />
OVER $75 GIFT BASKETS<br />
5547 Aberarder Line, Plympton-Wyoming<br />
519-381-1112 • AFEW.wine<br />
• Honey • Mead<br />
• Gift Baskets<br />
s<br />
• Natural a<br />
Hive<br />
Products<br />
& Gifts<br />
Visit i<br />
www.munrohoney.com<br />
oney.<br />
3811 Lakeshore Road, Camlachie I 519-328-2217 I lakelifestudio.com<br />
More<br />
Texas wisdom...<br />
1) Life ain’t about how fast you run, or how high you climb,<br />
but how well you bounce.<br />
2) Keep skunks, bankers, and lawyers at a distance.<br />
3) Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.<br />
4) A bumblebee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.<br />
5) Words that soak into your ears are whispered ... not yelled.<br />
6) Meaness don’t just happen overnight.<br />
7) Don‘t sell your mule to buy a plow.<br />
8) Don’t corner something that you know<br />
is meaner than you.<br />
9) It don’t take a very big person to carry<br />
a grudge.<br />
10) You can’t unsay a cruel word.<br />
11) Every path has a few puddles.<br />
12) When you wallow with pigs,<br />
expect to get dirty.<br />
13) Don’t judge folks by their relatives.<br />
14) Don’t interfere with somethin’ that<br />
ain’t botherin’ you none.<br />
15) It’s better to be a has-been<br />
than a never-was.<br />
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“Peace on Earth starts with peace within.” -Gail Lynne Goodwin<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
Now we’re in ALVINSTON, WYOMING, FOREST & CAMLACHIE<br />
The<br />
h<br />
Forest Florist<br />
FALL<br />
A<br />
V<br />
O<br />
U<br />
R Witches, ITE<br />
TE IME OF YEAR<br />
and Country Accents<br />
Because<br />
Halloween<br />
is included!! d!!<br />
1 Victoria Street, FOREST<br />
519-786-2339 • 1-866-786-2339<br />
www.forestflorist.com<br />
Witches Pumpkins, Ghosts.<br />
Orange tones with browns & rusts to<br />
warm up your interior with floral decor<br />
Close behind is " ”<br />
Start following us online in October for<br />
new displays. Fresh table flowers & plants,<br />
artificial greens, trees & traditional decor<br />
to create the holiday of your dreams.<br />
Order early for pick up or delivery.<br />
Gift Certificates, Rogers Chocolates, Cards,<br />
Pictures, Lamps, Rugs, Mugs, Placemats<br />
Mon-Fri 9-5 • Sat 10-3<br />
Stop & Shop in<br />
DOWNTOWN<br />
FOREST<br />
Check out our downtown - browse<br />
our shops, enjoy a meal at one of<br />
our fantastic restaurants or take in a<br />
movie at the historic Kineto Theatre!<br />
Make a day of it in Forest!<br />
Oct.19: Celebrating Women<br />
in Business<br />
Nov. 24: BLACK FRIDAY SALES<br />
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK<br />
Garden of Wisdom<br />
Keep up to date with<br />
Event & Shopping<br />
Information on our<br />
website, Facebook<br />
and Instagram!<br />
Submitted by:<br />
Eve Stickland<br />
“<br />
Three grand essentials to<br />
happiness in this life are something<br />
to do, something to love,<br />
”<br />
and something to hope for.<br />
Joseph Addison<br />
As reported by<br />
www.hashtaglocal.com<br />
Williamson Farms Country Store<br />
Chris Williamson<br />
just couldn’t resist<br />
the temptation. After<br />
convincing herself she<br />
really didn’t want to<br />
open Williamson Farms<br />
Country Store in Forest,<br />
ON, she went ahead and<br />
did it anyway. “I bought<br />
the building 13 years ago on New Year’s<br />
Eve,” Chris proclaims. “It was a store<br />
that had been closed for many years and<br />
I looked at it, but said I wasn’t going to<br />
buy it because it wasn’t really something<br />
I wanted to do.” However, the real estate<br />
agent visited Chris just before Christmas<br />
to tell her the price had been reduced.<br />
So the store that she didn’t want to<br />
buy, was purchased on New Years Eve.<br />
Today, Chris runs the store alongside<br />
her daughters, Gwen Williamson who<br />
helps with their website and sales, and<br />
Nicci Podolinsky who helps with day to<br />
day operations.<br />
Over time Williamson Farms Country<br />
Store has developed into<br />
a one-stop shopping<br />
mecca. “We created a<br />
store of niches. We carry<br />
a little bit of everything<br />
for our small community.<br />
There is a lot of stuff<br />
in 2,200 square feet<br />
of space.<br />
We don’t waste an inch,”<br />
says Chris - and she is not<br />
exaggerating. Williamson’s<br />
features children’s gifts,<br />
clothing and accessories,<br />
games, garden products,<br />
gift baskets, greeting cards,<br />
home décor, meats, maple<br />
syrup products, Canadian<br />
foods, and wall art among<br />
other products.<br />
“The priority was<br />
always to focus on locally<br />
grown foods,” says Chris.<br />
When the store opened,<br />
Chris wanted to feature<br />
Williamson Farms meats and maple<br />
syrup, as a way of a creating an income<br />
for their family. “It was important to us<br />
to feature farm fresh products, because<br />
farming is a seasonal income. We have<br />
evolved to the point where we have a<br />
small commercial kitchen so we can<br />
do homestyle baking and homemade<br />
fudge in the store and that has proven<br />
to be a real draw to the store.”<br />
Williamson Farms Country Store is<br />
open seven days a week in July and<br />
August. In the winter, they are open<br />
Monday to Saturday. For Nicci, selling<br />
has been in her blood since she was<br />
a child. “My parents sold sweet corn<br />
from the back of their truck when I was<br />
very young,” Nicci says. “We’ve had<br />
the on-farm retail store for more than<br />
30 years. People used to walk into that<br />
store when I was 12 or 13 and ask, ‘Are<br />
you the little redheaded kid who used to<br />
sit in the back of the truck eating sweet<br />
corn?’ I have been selling one way or<br />
another my entire life.”<br />
Nicci and Chris have prioritized<br />
building a great rapport with their<br />
customers. “We just try to be as honest<br />
with the customers as possible,” says<br />
Nicci, 37. “If we have forgot something<br />
or made a mistake, we own up<br />
to it and tell people if they can<br />
give us 10 minutes, we’ll make<br />
sure everything is right.” While<br />
running the store, making and<br />
baking products, and working<br />
on the farm keeps them busy,<br />
the mother-daughter duo still<br />
prioritize having a good time.<br />
“Working at the store is a lot<br />
of fun. The customers are fun,<br />
the products are fun and even<br />
shopping trips for new products<br />
is fun.”<br />
Photo Credit: Sierra Hart<br />
Photography<br />
• Collecbles • Giware • Kids Toys, Games & Books • Fudge<br />
• Maple Buer Tarts & Baking • Williamson Farms Beef & Pork<br />
• Local Honey • Cheese • Local Cider • Williamson Farms Maple Syrup<br />
Open Monday to Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5<br />
Check Social Media for extended Christmas hours<br />
14 King Street West, FOREST • 226-520-0144<br />
www.williamsonfarmscountrystore.ca<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
“Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding.” -Albert Einstein<br />
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The<br />
Daytripper<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong> to LAMBTON SHORES, PORT FRANKS & THEDFORD<br />
SHOP<br />
LOCAL<br />
Page 24<br />
“Remain calm in every situation because peace equals power.” -Joyce Meyer<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
Lake Huron<br />
MI<br />
ONTARIO<br />
NY<br />
It may be called <strong>Daytripping</strong>, but you should always consider staying longer<br />
TEN DOG PEEVES<br />
ABOUT HUMANS<br />
1. Blaming your farts on me... not funny... not very funny at all!<br />
2. Yelling at me for barking... I’M A FRIGGIN’ DOG YOU IDIOT!<br />
3. Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out.<br />
Exactly whose walk is this anyway?<br />
4. Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose... stop it!<br />
5. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know<br />
why we chew your stuff up when you’re not home.<br />
6. The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog!<br />
What a proud moment for the top of the food chain.<br />
7. Taking me to the vet for “the big snip”, then acting surprised<br />
when I freak out every time we go back.<br />
8. Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry,<br />
but I haven’t quite mastered that handshake thing yet.<br />
9. How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both<br />
know the truth, you’re just jealous.<br />
10. Dog sweaters?<br />
HELLO!!<br />
Have you noticed the fur?<br />
AWARD WINNING<br />
Hard Cider & Perry<br />
Apple Wine ~ Ice Cider<br />
Gift Boutique<br />
Premium Sweet Cider<br />
Cider Tastings<br />
Pumpkins • Apples<br />
Organic Vegetables<br />
Preserves & Pies<br />
Nature Trails<br />
PIZZAS from our<br />
Wood-Fired Pizza Oven<br />
MON - SAT 9 to 5 • SUN 11 to 5<br />
8169 KENNEDY LINE<br />
THEDFORD I ONTARIO I CANADA<br />
519-296-5558<br />
OPEN<br />
ALL<br />
YEAR!<br />
more than just golf...<br />
Widder Station is the perfect destination for a<br />
day trip! Our 18-hole par 72 golf course is<br />
perfect for all skill levels and our full-service<br />
restaurant has over 30 LOCAL craft beers,<br />
ciders & wines, open year-round. Every<br />
Friday, Saturday and Sunday enjoy live<br />
entertainment! We also host tournaments,<br />
weddings and events.<br />
onderland<br />
<strong>2023</strong> HOLIDAY MARKET | NOV 18 & 19<br />
buy tickets: www.widderstation.com<br />
weddings |private events | tournaments<br />
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charming outdoor terrace, Widder Station provides the ideal setting for any<br />
celebration. Book your event today and let us make your dream a reality.<br />
Contact events@widderstation.com to book a venue tour.<br />
WE SHIP!<br />
8395 Decker Rd, Thedford<br />
519-296-4653<br />
www.widderstation.com<br />
@golfwidderstation<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
“Often times, the greatest peace comes of surrender.” -Richard Paul Evans<br />
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Lake Huron<br />
The<br />
Daytripper<br />
Our 1st section ends in GRAND BEND, but there are two more sections.<br />
Open 7 Days a Week<br />
Year Round!<br />
ONTARIO SHOP<br />
NY<br />
LOCAL<br />
Grand Bend’s Tranquil Mini Resort<br />
on the banks of the Old Ausable River<br />
MI<br />
Best Selection of Indoor Plants!<br />
• Cacti & Succulents<br />
• Amazing Décor & Gifts<br />
• Annuals & Hanging Baskets<br />
• Shrubs, Trees & Perennials<br />
• Fantastic Selection<br />
of House Plants<br />
CHRISTMAS<br />
OPEN HOUSE<br />
Nov. 25-26 • 8am-5pm<br />
• Santa visits both days<br />
• Free Coffee & Cookies<br />
• Kids can make a FREE<br />
Christmas Arrangement<br />
www.westlandgreenhouses.com<br />
10133 Lakeshore Rd. 3 kms South of Grand Bend • 519-238-1321<br />
PINEDALE<br />
Motor Inn<br />
107 Ontario Street South<br />
GRAND BEND<br />
1-888-838-PINE (7463)<br />
www.pinedale.on.ca<br />
Your<br />
Staycation<br />
Getaway<br />
Headquarters!<br />
Close to Pinery Provincial Park<br />
& Nature Trails!<br />
Ask about our Secret Garden!<br />
Guess<br />
I Who?<br />
am a comic actor/talk show host<br />
born in New York on November 28,<br />
1962. I worked as a bartender and<br />
busboy prior to getting my start in<br />
stand-up comedy. I spent many<br />
years hosting a satirical news show<br />
on a popular television cable station.<br />
I am an actor born in Wales on<br />
December 31, 1937. I was encouraged<br />
by actor Richard Burton to pursue<br />
acting at age 15. Although I have<br />
appeared in countless films, I am best<br />
known for my portrayal of an ingenious<br />
serial killer, which earned me an Oscar.<br />
I am a singer born in<br />
Massachusetts on December<br />
22, 1993. Before I made it big<br />
as a singer, I wrote songs for<br />
top artists after moving to<br />
Nashville. I won my first<br />
Billboard Music Award in 2015.<br />
Answer: Meghan Trainor<br />
Answer: Anthony Hopkins<br />
Answer: Jon Stewart<br />
NEW<br />
THIS YEAR<br />
Mrs.<br />
Claus’<br />
Sweet<br />
Shoppe<br />
10005 Lakeshore Road, GRAND BEND Open 7 Days a Week, 10-5<br />
Be sure to visit GREEN BUCKS DOLLAR DISCOUNT STORE: 99 Ontario Street South • Grand Bend<br />
Page 26<br />
“It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” -Shenandoah<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
Bring your<br />
TOWN Daytripper<br />
NAME, TOWN NAME (and another your<br />
awesome camera)<br />
TOWN NAME<br />
Everywhere!<br />
2024<br />
Categories<br />
may include:<br />
• MOST CREATIVE<br />
• Photo of the Year<br />
• Cutest/Funniest<br />
• At a <strong>Daytripping</strong><br />
Advertiser<br />
• Greatest Distance<br />
• Group Photo<br />
• Most Adventurous<br />
• Most <strong>Daytripping</strong>ish<br />
Gary and Thea Long of St. Thomas, visiting their son in Arctic<br />
Bay, Nunavut in July <strong>2023</strong>. Charity of Choice: Hospice of Elgin<br />
Debbie Whiting, Petrolia and the “Paradise Valley Girls” went<br />
daytripping to Sparta Candles in Sparta and more this summer.<br />
(left to right) Lesley Brumwell, Jennifer Ramsay, Jennifer<br />
Bougard, Shannon Stevenson, Rina Taglieri, Colleen North and<br />
Debbie in front.<br />
Charity of Choice: Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton<br />
Win for Charity<br />
Your photo is eligible for great prizes<br />
when we print it, and you also win<br />
$25.00 for the charity of your choice!<br />
You can specify the charity of your choice when entering.<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong>’s Charity of Choice<br />
for this issue is:<br />
Grey Bruce Hospice, Chapman House<br />
in memory of Allen Hilgendorf<br />
www.greybrucehospice.com<br />
Enter the<br />
2024<br />
Photo<br />
Contest!<br />
See the <strong>2023</strong><br />
Winners<br />
on page 28.<br />
Photo by<br />
Mark Moran<br />
Noel McLaren “I recently went on a<br />
trip with my family to Scotland,<br />
England and Wales. I took along the<br />
spring edition of <strong>Daytripping</strong> and we<br />
had several photo ops with your paper.<br />
Sites included Loch Ness, Doune<br />
Castle, Firth of Forth, Edinburgh<br />
Railway Station, Stonehenge and<br />
Buckingham Palace.”<br />
Charity of Choice:<br />
The Rotary<br />
Foundation of<br />
Rotary<br />
International<br />
Shelley Bourdeau, Grimsby feeling Thankful, Grateful<br />
& Blessed for <strong>Daytripping</strong>...always stuffed with lots of<br />
great recipes, maps, hints, trivia, laughs & events!<br />
Charity of Choice: Terry Fox Foundation Ontario<br />
Michele Horton, Port Stanley took this<br />
photo of friend (and subscriber!) June Chaput<br />
to Tilbury, Wheatley and Chatham. At 89 years<br />
young, June has lived in all of these towns and<br />
plans to come back again. June stands with a<br />
mural in Wheatley to remind folks to support<br />
this community after the damage from<br />
explosions.<br />
Send to: DAYTRIPPING, BOX 430, BRIGHTS GROVE, ON N0N 1C0<br />
Email: info@daytripping.ca<br />
*To be eligible, a cover of <strong>Daytripping</strong> must appear in every photo entry.<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong> will donate $25 to the<br />
charity of your choice (or one of our<br />
choice if one isn’t chosen) upon<br />
publication of each photo. Every entry<br />
we publish throughout the year is also<br />
entered into the annual contest for a<br />
chance to win great prizes from our<br />
generous sponsors! Photos must be<br />
mailed or emailed (minimum 200 dpi)<br />
and cannot be returned. Digital<br />
photos are preferred. You may enter as<br />
many photos as you wish. Be sure to<br />
Thanks to our<br />
Generous Partners!<br />
include the photographer’s name,<br />
The Kitchen Cupboard<br />
& Icebox, Listowel<br />
mailing address and phone number.<br />
Contest void where prohibited. 2024<br />
prize winners will be announced in the<br />
<strong>Fall</strong>-Winter 2024/25 issue. Entries for<br />
the 2024 contest will be accepted until<br />
Actor’s Casual Dining, Petrolia<br />
Coyle’s Country Store,<br />
Pinecro, Aylmer<br />
Tillsonburg<br />
August 1st, 2024 but photos received<br />
after that date, and unpublished<br />
photos, are eligible for future contests.<br />
The contest never really ends. If this is<br />
too confusing you can always call us at<br />
1-800-667-0337. Zehr’s Country Market, Millbank New Sarum Diner, New Sarum John M. Hall Linens, Paris Berry Hill, St. Thomas<br />
Sparta Country Candles,<br />
Sparta<br />
Millbank<br />
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
“You either get tired fighting for peace, or you die.” -John Lennon<br />
Page 27
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME<br />
Congratulations<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
to our<br />
Winners!<br />
See the latest entries<br />
on page 27.<br />
Shelley Bourdeau, u, Grimsby feeling Thankful, Grateful<br />
& Blessed for <strong>Daytripping</strong>...always i stuffed with lots of<br />
great recipes, maps, hints, trivia, laughs & events!<br />
Michele Horton, Port Stanley took this<br />
photo of friend (and subscriber!) June Chaput<br />
to Tilbury, Wheatley and Chatham. At 89 years<br />
young, June has lived in all of these towns and<br />
plans to come back again. June stands with a<br />
mural in Wheatley to remind folks to support<br />
this community after the damage from<br />
explosions.<br />
Nancy Storey, Clinton with friend Marion Hunt of Seaforth on<br />
African Safari in Kenya. Photo by husband Jack Storey.<br />
Laura Smith-McKelvie of Bright’s<br />
Grove and a group of six friends who<br />
travelled from Sarnia, Petrolia, Bright's<br />
Grove, and Bayfield to attend the<br />
Piecemakers Quilt Show in St. Marys.<br />
“Using our copy of the Daytripper, we<br />
found some wonderful shops in St.<br />
Marys to complete our road trip. I loved<br />
the Chocolate Factory, O’Grady’s<br />
Clothing and Troyer’s Spices. The owner<br />
of Stone Home Creatives was kind<br />
enough to take our photo for the<br />
Daytripper!”<br />
Enter the<br />
2024<br />
Photo<br />
Contest!<br />
Photo by<br />
Mark Moran<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong><br />
Robert Wadlow,<br />
the world’s<br />
tallest man at<br />
Ripley's Believe<br />
It or Not!<br />
Debbie D Whiting, Petrolia and the “Paradise Valley Girls” went<br />
daytripping to Sparta Candles in Sparta and more this summer.<br />
(left to right) Lesley Brumwell, Jennifer Ramsay, Jennifer<br />
Bougard, Shannon Stevenson, Rina Taglieri, Colleen North and<br />
Debbie in front.<br />
Be<br />
Original!<br />
Win Great<br />
Prizes!<br />
Nancy Baldacchino, London (in blue) and sisters (l to r) Patti Hercus,<br />
London, Debbie Stokley, St. Thomas, and Carol Leitch, Thorndale<br />
enjoyed their Daytrip to Tillsonburg’s Coyles Country Store.<br />
…and Thank You for<br />
sending us your photos!<br />
Thanks to<br />
Our Generous<br />
Actor’s Casual Dining, Petrolia<br />
Pinecro, Aylmer<br />
Coyle’s Country Store,<br />
Tillsonburg<br />
Millbank<br />
The Kitchen Cupboard<br />
& Icebox, Listowel<br />
Partners!<br />
Zehr’s Country Market, Millbank New Sarum Diner, New Sarum John M. Hall Linens, Paris Berry Hill, St. Thomas<br />
Bottom Borders: Sunny days / Oh, sunny, sunny, sunny days<br />
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia<br />
Sparta Country Candles,<br />
Sparta
SHOP<br />
LOCALL<br />
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME<br />
The<br />
1-800-667-0337<br />
Daytripper®<br />
www.daytripping ca<br />
SECTION 2<br />
<strong>Fall</strong>/Winter <strong>2023</strong>/24 • Vol. 29, Issue 3<br />
• Unique Gift Shops<br />
• Antique Shops • Artisans<br />
• Specialty Farms & Markets<br />
• Craft Breweries & Wineries<br />
• Quilt, Garden & Craft Shops<br />
• Handcrafted Furniture<br />
• Museums • Thrift Shops<br />
• Places to Stay & Dine<br />
• Live Theatre • Events<br />
• So Much More!<br />
An outbuilding at<br />
Zekvelds Garden Market,<br />
Reeces Corners<br />
by George Rosema<br />
This issue has Sections<br />
FULL MAP<br />
on PAGES<br />
14-15<br />
DETROIT<br />
KINCARDINE<br />
Lake<br />
Huron<br />
SARNIA<br />
A<br />
LONDON<br />
N<br />
1<br />
WINDSOR<br />
KINGSVILLE<br />
2<br />
3<br />
Southwestern<br />
Ontario<br />
TORONTO<br />
Lake Ontario<br />
NIAGARA FALLS<br />
BUFFALO<br />
U.S./Canada Borders<br />
Some areas can be found in all sections.<br />
Use index to find all the shops in a region.<br />
Lake Erie<br />
3<br />
AYLMER<br />
BRANTFORD<br />
PORT DOVER<br />
Ain’t nothin’ better in the world, you know / Than lyin’ in the sun with your radio
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79 ALBERT STREET, CLINTON<br />
2nd section - CLINTON, ZURICH, LONDESBOROUGH, SEAFORTH & GODERICH<br />
QUALITY Mennonite-CRAFTED<br />
Furniture, MADE IN ONTARIO<br />
www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca<br />
SHOP<br />
LOCAL<br />
Thursday<br />
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Murals Come to Life in Clinton!<br />
Anyone walking the streets of Clinton<br />
can see that the charming town is home<br />
to many beautiful murals. However,<br />
the true magic comes when you hold<br />
your phone camera up in front of the<br />
artworks. With the help of up-andcoming<br />
augmented reality technology,<br />
the murals will come to life and move<br />
on your screen.<br />
You’ll see horse-drawn carts drive<br />
across the frame, cornstalks sway in<br />
the breeze, birds soar, and much more!<br />
Each mural will have a unique animation<br />
sequence designed by a professional<br />
artist, as well as an immersive audio<br />
component.<br />
Clinton’s animated murals were<br />
inspired by The Junction BIA’s annual<br />
“Window Wonderland” project in<br />
Toronto. Each year, their downtown<br />
creates an animated mural walk based<br />
on window murals found throughout<br />
their business district. Clinton is excited<br />
to bring big city technology to a small<br />
town setting where their art, history,<br />
and culture are all just as worthy of the<br />
spotlight.<br />
It’s the perfect tour for any season,<br />
since the murals can be viewed from<br />
your vehicle in case of poor weather<br />
and for ease of accessibility. Art and<br />
local history enthusiasts will appreciate<br />
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the work of the talented muralists, while<br />
visitors interested in augmented reality<br />
will get to experience exciting new<br />
technology.<br />
Six of Clinton’s murals were painted<br />
by the late Allen Hilgendorf, a muralist<br />
responsible for over a hundred artworks<br />
in small towns throughout Southwestern<br />
Ontario. His talent for elevating daily<br />
activities through art resulted in a series<br />
of murals throughout Clinton depicting<br />
the area’s historically significant<br />
moments. (A portion of one of Allen’s<br />
murals is featured on the front cover of<br />
this issue). Animating these pieces of<br />
history breathes new life and interest<br />
into existing art. This creates a creative<br />
and unique experience for residents<br />
and visitors alike, while still preserving<br />
Allen’s legacy.<br />
Furthermore, the mural walk<br />
integrates well with several other<br />
projects in the area. Last summer, Clinton<br />
launched a downtown historic walking<br />
tour, which includes fifteen stops. Each<br />
stop shares fascinating information and<br />
stories from local history, alongside<br />
many old photographs. The tour can be<br />
viewed online by visiting tinyurl.com/<br />
clintontour.<br />
Many of Hilgendorf’s murals illustrate<br />
local history and overlap with points<br />
of interest on the walking tour. Stop<br />
number 7 on the walking tour describes<br />
an entertaining story of crowds gathering<br />
on the streets to watch TV through the<br />
windows of the first TV store in town.<br />
This scene is depicted on a digitally reillustrated<br />
Hilgendorf mural which will<br />
be located on the side of Bartliffs Bakery<br />
and Restaurant. Bartliffs itself is another<br />
stop on Clinton’s walking tour, since it<br />
has been a fixture in town for over 100<br />
years.<br />
Clinton’s newest mural, found at the<br />
main intersection of town, highlights<br />
the beauty of the area. It includes many<br />
local icons, such as Ball’s Bridge and<br />
Clinton’s historic town hall. The mural<br />
is part of an interactive mural tour<br />
that stretches across Huron County.<br />
This digital mural trail highlights<br />
new artworks in the neighbouring<br />
communities of Bayfield, Exeter,<br />
Goderich, Seaforth, and Wingham.<br />
Visit cchbia.ca/mural-tour to learn<br />
more and view the murals, as well as<br />
information about the stories behind<br />
each artwork. Many thanks to RTO4,<br />
K&J Pharmacy, Bartliffs Bakery and<br />
Restaurant, and the Huron Heritage<br />
Fund for supporting the animated<br />
mural tour.<br />
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“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” -Mother Teresa<br />
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The Off Season<br />
Nothing is more<br />
exciting than taking a<br />
spontaneous trip to a<br />
favourite destination.<br />
For us, it is always<br />
Kincardine, Ontario. A<br />
small town snuggled<br />
against the shores of<br />
Lake Huron. Our goto<br />
place of relaxation<br />
and happiness, steeped<br />
with fond memories of<br />
past visits.<br />
The week of<br />
Christmas and the first<br />
week of the New Year,<br />
my spouse had two<br />
weeks of vacation. So<br />
on a whim we checked to see if our<br />
favourite hotel, Inn at The Harbour,<br />
would have any availability, and upon<br />
inspection—they did!<br />
Two weeks previous, a winter storm<br />
had ripped through Ontario, hitting<br />
Huron, South Bruce, North Bruce and<br />
other counties hard. When we arrived<br />
in Kincardine, most of the snow they<br />
had received had melted due to warmer<br />
temperatures at New Year, so travel was<br />
a breeze.<br />
We found many advantages during<br />
the off-season. There were no long<br />
waits for a table at restaurants, and we<br />
could take our time eating the delicious<br />
entrees, which were on the table in a<br />
timely fashion.<br />
While the off-season was in full tilt,<br />
the Kincardinians enjoyed social time<br />
at the Erie Belle and Locals restaurants.<br />
Even the local brewery Grey Matter<br />
was chock-a-block with patrons on this<br />
dark winter evening. Unfortunately, our<br />
favourite restaurant, The Hawg’s Breath<br />
Saloon, was closed during our stay.<br />
Another advantage was the lack<br />
of crowds in the downtown area and<br />
the shops, plus deep discounts on<br />
Christmas merchandise. The beaches<br />
were virtually empty, along with the<br />
boardwalks and hiking trails. The only<br />
people perusing these areas were the<br />
residents themselves.<br />
The biggest bonus was we were the<br />
only guests at our hotel, and the peace<br />
was a balm to our senses and souls<br />
after the hustle and bustle of the city<br />
and Christmas itself. Our room looked<br />
out toward the mighty Lake Huron, the<br />
now-empty marina and the lighthouse.<br />
Now that the leaves were gone on the<br />
tree by the lighthouse, we could see the<br />
northern side and never knew that the<br />
By J.J. Francissen,<br />
London<br />
Piping Down the Sun, Kincardine Tourism photo<br />
window in the lantern room extended<br />
that far. We could see the revolving light<br />
inside, a beam which has shone over<br />
the lake since 1881.<br />
Kincardine Lighthouse—an octagonal<br />
tower sits on a stone foundation<br />
overlooking the Penetangore River, the<br />
harbour, the marina, the beach and the<br />
sunken wreck of the Ann Maria. It is<br />
now a museum that one can tour from<br />
July 1st to Labour Day. It is also the<br />
location of the sunset piper during the<br />
summer, where the piper in clan tartan<br />
pipes down the sun every evening<br />
except Saturday nights.<br />
Our view also extended to Station<br />
Beach Park and the shores of Lake<br />
Huron, which now sported frozen<br />
waves looking like white, undulating<br />
hills. We looked at this sight with awe<br />
and marvelled at the sheer force of the<br />
winds and Old Man Winter as the waves<br />
froze in this manner.<br />
The only sounds were the occasional<br />
traffic driving by, the swish of tires on<br />
wet pavement, and the odd voice talking<br />
as the residents took their morning<br />
and evening strolls. We heard the gulls,<br />
Canada Geese and ducks calling out.<br />
The weather had been rainy, but<br />
that didn’t hamper our visit because<br />
we both purchased some good quality<br />
used books at The Bookshop, otherwise<br />
known as Condor Fine Books. This gem<br />
of a bookstore has recently changed<br />
owners. We found some interesting<br />
books to read in our cozy hotel room as<br />
the rain pelted the pavement below and<br />
the westerly winds buffeted the little<br />
town of Kincardine.<br />
If you do not cope well with busy<br />
locations and crowds, it’s well worth a<br />
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Exploring in and around LISTOWEL, NEWTON & MILLBANK<br />
Take a Hike<br />
‘Tis winter and I’m sure you know,<br />
I’ll not go hiking in the snow.<br />
Go if you must. Be brave. Be bold.<br />
I’ll not go there. ‘Tis freakin’ cold.<br />
You can walk, or you can ski.<br />
Do what you must, don’t bother me.<br />
I will not tread, I will not go,<br />
a walking through the freakin’ snow.<br />
Don’t preach of ‘rosy cheeks’ I’d get.<br />
Or benefits, of being fit.<br />
For you’ll get some advice from me,<br />
on where to place, your pole and ski.<br />
So don’t ask me to to come along.<br />
To hike in this is surely wrong.<br />
Guess I’ll stay fat. I’ll not be fit.<br />
‘Cause I don’t like snow, NOT ONE BIT...<br />
by Joanne vanDam<br />
CURBSIDE<br />
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Autumn Squash<br />
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Winter squash differs from our summer varieties<br />
(such as zucchini) as they are harvested only after they<br />
have fully matured. Their hard outer shells allow for<br />
a much longer storage time and protect their sweet<br />
and delicious inner flesh. You’ll find them in abundance<br />
at your local markets, in family gardens and our friendly<br />
roadside stands. Beautiful and enticing inside and out,<br />
these usually include Spaghetti, Hubbard, Calabaza, Delicate,<br />
Butternut, Acorn, Buttercup, Turban and Sweet Dumpling.<br />
Winter Squash Soup<br />
3 cups peeled and cubed winter squash<br />
(Hubbard, Acorn or Butternut)<br />
10 ounces chicken broth<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
1/2 cup onion, chopped<br />
1/2 teaspoon curry powder<br />
Winter Squash Thoughts<br />
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1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed<br />
Sour cream (for topping)<br />
Fresh thyme springs for garnish, if<br />
desired<br />
In a large saucepan, combine broth, squash, onion, water, ginger, curry, salt and<br />
thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes, or<br />
until squash is tender. Mash squash and stir. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a<br />
dollop of sour cream and serve. Makes 4 delicious servings.<br />
• Nutrition-wise, winter squash contain a great portion of soluble fiber, rich in<br />
beta-carotene, potassium, lutein, vitamins A, B6, C. It’s a good source of iron,<br />
riboflavin(B2), thiamine & magnesium.<br />
• Winter squash is a good choice for longer storage because the hard skin<br />
protects the flesh. To prevent spoilage, leave part of stem attached. You can store<br />
in a cool, dark place for about a month.<br />
• Choose squash that’s heavy for its size with no blemishes or moldy spots. Check<br />
the stem-end for signs of rotting.<br />
• Acorn and Spaghetti squash are extremely difficult to peel raw. Try slicing the<br />
squash in half and remove the seeds. Roast the halves face-down until tender and<br />
soft. The flesh will be ready for scooping for your recipes.<br />
• Hubbard squash can be carved like a pumpkin. Cut a circle around the stock<br />
and remove seeds. Following the grooves, cut into sections. This will allow for<br />
easy peeling and the flesh can be prepped by roasting, grilling or boiling.<br />
• To prepare Butternut squash, chop off either end of squash and peel. Slice in<br />
half to remove seeds and cut as desired. Squash can be prepared a day in advance<br />
and stored in a covered dish in the fridge.<br />
• Squash can be roasted. Leave skin on as it will come off much easier after<br />
cooking. Roast with a bit of butter, cinnamon and applesauce. You can then mash<br />
or cut into cubes and add to your rice and pasta dishes, or purée for soups. Diced<br />
butternut squash is delightful when added to soups, stews and chili.<br />
• Shredding winter squash and adding it to your pancake batter adds a varied<br />
taste dimension and ramps up nutrition content.<br />
• Purée winter squash and freshly grated parmesan cheese to serve over pasta.<br />
Soooo good.<br />
• Grilling is a fun option. Place cubed squash on skewers. Coat with honey, ginger,<br />
grill to perfection.<br />
• For a sweet presentation, utilize the squash shell as an edible bowl.<br />
• To stabilize stuffed squash shells in the oven during baking time (you don’t want<br />
them to tip and spill any of that delicious filling). Crumple up aluminum foil and<br />
place around squash boats. That’ll do it and it may ease in clean up too.<br />
• COOKING A FEW WINTER SQUASH (for an immediate recipe & later use): In a<br />
large roaster, place squash (halved & seeded) cut side down. Add 2 to 3 cups of<br />
water. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 hour, or until tender. When<br />
baked, the peel should easily pull away from squash flesh. It’s ready to mash and<br />
Aug <strong>2023</strong> Ang<br />
serve or save.<br />
• SQUASH Rec’d BAKE October RECIPE: 2021 In a 13 x 9 inch baking dish combine Butternut squash<br />
flesh cut into 1/2-inch chunks, 1 red onion (halved and thinly sliced), 1 1/3 cup<br />
frozen corn kernels (thawed) and 2 ¼ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Bake for 45<br />
minutes in a preheated 400 degree F oven, or until squash is tender (be sure to<br />
stir half-way through cooking time). Top with 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan<br />
cheese and return to the oven for 5 or so minutes, until cheese is melted and a<br />
lovely golden colour. Enjoy!<br />
• WINTER SQUASH CHUTNEY: Combine chunks of winter squash, raisins, diced<br />
red pepper, sugar and spices and cook until tender. Deliciously accompanies your<br />
meat and poultry dishes.<br />
• SQUASH PIE FILLING: Many winter squash varieties can be used as<br />
you would when making a pumpkin pie. All that’s needed is the flavour<br />
enhancing spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger or<br />
cloves. You can have some fun with this one.<br />
• SEASONING & SERVING SQUASH (your way):<br />
Cook your selected winter squash until tender.<br />
Toss in a bit of olive oil or butter and add any<br />
of these seasonings: Honey and sage;<br />
honey, ginger and cinnamon; cinnamon,<br />
nutmeg and maple syrup; brown<br />
sugar; curry powder or<br />
cilantro and diced<br />
jalapeño peppers.<br />
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• Flannel & Flannelette<br />
• Sewing Classes • Notions<br />
4463 PERTH LINE 72, NEWTON I 519-595-8569<br />
HOURS: MON.-FRI. 8:30-5:30, SAT. 9-3<br />
www.eandeclothandcreations.com<br />
DINE-IN • TAKEOUT • BAKERY<br />
Mid-November: Many Christmas Goodies Available!<br />
Let us make Christmas baking easy for you.<br />
Featuring over 18 varieties of homemade pies<br />
& many other homemade goodies including<br />
bread, tarts, muffins, cookies & cheesecake.<br />
All items are baked fresh daily.<br />
Gluten conscious baking now available!<br />
Store Mon. to Sat. 7am-7pm<br />
Dining Room Mon. to Sat. 11am-7pm<br />
Contactless Pickup is available.<br />
Call 519-595-4407<br />
Enjoy the scenic drive to Millbank, we would love to serve you!<br />
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FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
“Every thought that we put into the world affects it. Think love, think peace, think harmony.” -Anonymous<br />
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FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
Organic & Specialty Farms for food lovers, 100 mile dieters & responsible shoppers!<br />
1<br />
1<br />
15 Apple Variees plus<br />
Pears, Squash & More<br />
now through March<br />
19881 Charing Cross Rd. • Blenheim<br />
519-676-8464 • thompsonsorchards.ca<br />
8182 Talbot Trail<br />
S. of Blenheim<br />
519-676-4475<br />
OPEN:<br />
7 Days A Week<br />
from July-Oct,<br />
6 Days A Week<br />
The Apple Place<br />
the rest of year<br />
•All the best Fresh Fruits<br />
•Apples almost all year round<br />
•Fresh Made Apple Cider<br />
•Honey •Maple Syrup •Jams & more!<br />
2<br />
ROESCH MEATS<br />
Wild Game Processing • Smoked Meats<br />
Deli Meats made on-site • Filipino Meats<br />
Thornloe Specialty Cheese<br />
Mrs. D’s Jams, Jellies, Sauces & More<br />
• Farm Raised Pork & Free Run Chickens<br />
(drug/additive free)<br />
• Fresh, Free Run Eggs<br />
• Ontario Dry Aged Carcass Beef (21 days)<br />
• Frozen Entrées • Meat or Fruit Pies<br />
• Huge variety of patties for your burgers<br />
• Thanksgiving & Christmas Turkeys by order only<br />
~ ALL PROCESSING DONE ON-SITE! ~<br />
TUES-FRI 9-5 • SAT 9-3<br />
Closed Sun/Mon<br />
BRING YOUR COOLER!<br />
www.rmeats.com<br />
10910 Northwood Line at Mull Road<br />
East of CHATHAM • 519-351-7711<br />
www.picklesplease.ca<br />
CONVENTIONAL<br />
& ORGANIC<br />
PICKLED<br />
PRODUCTS<br />
AVAILABLE 3<br />
YEAR ROUND<br />
Fresh Asparagus<br />
In Season<br />
OPEN: Monday-Friday 9-4:30<br />
SHOP ONLINE!<br />
Weekends by chance (or appt.)<br />
Details on website<br />
30043 Jane Rd., Thamesville • 519-692-4416<br />
4 PARKS BLUEBERRIES 866-901-5373<br />
Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Preserves,<br />
Bakery & Country Store • www.parksblueberries.com<br />
7 km East of Thamesville on Hwy.#2. (March-Dec.24)<br />
5<br />
This deliciously different turkey with dressing iswell worth any extra<br />
effort it<br />
may take! The herbs, spices and ham add great flavour, the carrots add desirable<br />
sweetness and colour and the eggs give the dressing a wonderful texture.<br />
Basting Sauce:<br />
Dressing:<br />
Old-Fashioned<br />
Turkey Dressing<br />
2 1/4 cups chicken broth<br />
1/2 cup butter or hard margarine<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. dried thyme<br />
1 loaf (1 lb.) sliced white or whole-wheat bread<br />
1 lb. bulk pork sausage<br />
1/2 cup butter or hard margarine<br />
4 cups thinly sliced celery<br />
3 cups thinly sliced carrots<br />
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped<br />
1/2 lb. cubed fully cooked ham<br />
2 cups sliced green onions<br />
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts<br />
By<br />
Ruth<br />
Sharon<br />
1/4 tsp. each dried marjoram,<br />
rosemary & rubbed sage<br />
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley<br />
2 Tbsp. dried chives<br />
1 large tart apple, chopped<br />
1 cup chopped dried apricots<br />
1 Tbsp. rubbed sage<br />
2 tsp. dried marjoram<br />
1 tsp. dried rosemary<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg<br />
4 eggs, lightly beaten<br />
1 turkey (16-18 lbs)<br />
1 cup chicken broth<br />
In a pan, bring broth, butter and salt to a boil. Add herbs; set aside. Toast bread<br />
on baking sheets in 350°F oven until crisp (about 20 mins); cut into 1/2 inch cubes.<br />
Place in bowl. In a skillet, brown sausage; remove with slotted spoon and add to<br />
bread. Add butter to drippings; sauté celery, carrots, mushrooms, ham and onions<br />
for about 15 mins. Add to bread mixture; stir in next eight ingredients. Add eggs<br />
and 3/4 cup basting sauce; mix lightly. When ready to roast (and not before), stuff<br />
turkey with about 8 cups dressing. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together.<br />
Place on rack in roasting pan. Baste with some of remaining basting sauce. Bake,<br />
uncovered, at 325°F for 5 to 5 1/2 hours or until thermometer reads 185°F, basting<br />
every 30 mins. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with foil. When cooked,<br />
to have moist meat, allow the foil-covered bird to “rest” at room temperature for<br />
20 mins. This will allow the natural juices to redistribute<br />
throughout the flesh. Add broth to remaining<br />
dressing; chill. Cover and bake at 325°F for 1 hour;<br />
uncover and bake an additional 10 mins.<br />
Makes 14-16 servings (18 cups dressing).<br />
• Honey • Mead<br />
• Gift Baskets<br />
• Natural al<br />
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& Gifts<br />
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• Monthly<br />
Dinners<br />
• Frozen<br />
Berries<br />
Year Round<br />
• Fresh Baking<br />
On Order Woodstove<br />
6460 Riverside Dr., Concert Series<br />
Melbourne • 519-289-0389<br />
arrowwoodfarmontario.com<br />
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Great Shops<br />
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Markets!<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
BU Y LOCAL! BU Y FRESH!<br />
“Imagine all the people, living life in peace.” -John Lennon<br />
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7<br />
JAM • JELLY • PICKLES<br />
CHUTNEY • PEPPER JELLY<br />
MADE BY HAND in MELBOURNE<br />
with QUALITY INGREDIENTS<br />
Friday 10-5 • Saturday 10-4<br />
(Monday to Thursday by appt.<br />
or by chance between 9 & 4)<br />
Extended Hours<br />
& Holiday Baskets!<br />
November 13 to Christmas<br />
Wednesday to Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-4<br />
6583 Longwoods Rd., Melbourne<br />
519-289-5267 • inajam.ca<br />
Vendors<br />
Welcome<br />
in 2024!<br />
24!<br />
8<br />
NEW<br />
LOCATION!<br />
8<br />
9 REID’S FARM MARKET<br />
Pure Maple Syrup, Free Range Brown Eggs,<br />
Straw, In Season Produce, and so much<br />
more! Open 7 Days a Week!<br />
5688 Oil Heritage Rd., REECES CORNERS<br />
10<br />
FARM FRESH ARTISAN GOAT CHEESE<br />
5354 Camlachie Rd., Wyoming<br />
OPEN Tues., Fri. Sat. • •519-845-1613<br />
1613<br />
FARM STORE with fresh<br />
produce, bakery items,<br />
preserves, maple syrup,<br />
honey & more.<br />
GLUTEN FREE,<br />
LOW LACTOSE,<br />
SPECIALTY<br />
FOODS<br />
AS WELL<br />
4622 London Line,<br />
Reeces eces<br />
es Corners<br />
rs<br />
519-845-3482<br />
5-<br />
82<br />
Produce<br />
in Season!<br />
OPEN MON-SAT<br />
Children Welcome<br />
An Old Fashioned Country Store<br />
with a Modern Twist!<br />
13<br />
Williamson Farms in FOREST,<br />
TWO LOCATIONS to visit...<br />
FARM:<br />
7739 Lakeshore Rd. • 519-243-2961<br />
OPEN: Thursday to Saturday 10-5<br />
Meats, Maple Syrup & Ontario Foods<br />
COUNTRY STORE:<br />
14 King St. • 226-520-0144<br />
Meats, Maple Syrup & Ontario Foods<br />
Gis, Home Decor, Kitchenware,<br />
Tea & Teapots, Children’s Toys & Games,<br />
Puzzles, Art Supplies, Cast Iron,<br />
Wall Art, Cards & Children’s Books<br />
Gi Baskets, house-made Fudge<br />
16<br />
www.williamsonfarmsmarket.com<br />
LAMBTON SHORES FARMERS<br />
MARKETS Open Wednesdays until Oct. 4,<br />
8am-1pm in GRAND BEND: 10035 Museum Rd.<br />
on Hwy. 21 • FOREST: Open Fridays until Oct. 6,<br />
9am-1pm • lambtonshoresmarkets@gmail.com<br />
13/14<br />
15 BAYFIELD BERRY FARM<br />
Farm Market, Bakery, Hard Cider, Fruit Winery,<br />
Fruit Distillery & Gift Shop. 77697 Orchard Line,<br />
BAYFIELD • Find us at 5 Local Farm Markets too!<br />
519-482-1666 • www.bayfieldberryfarm.on.ca<br />
Farm Raised<br />
Beef,<br />
Chicken<br />
& Pork<br />
!<br />
18<br />
at the<br />
Petroers’<br />
Petrolia<br />
Farmers’<br />
Farmeket<br />
Market<br />
Live Entertainment tainment •Special Events<br />
Fletcher St. (behind Library)<br />
MICHIGAN<br />
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St. Clair<br />
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Belle River<br />
Essex<br />
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Kingsville<br />
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MARKET<br />
May 18 to October 12<br />
7:30am to noon<br />
~ Grand Opening ~<br />
May 25th, 5<br />
, 2024<br />
77<br />
Tilbury<br />
Leamington<br />
12<br />
FAMILY FARM SINCE 1897<br />
• Spray-free Seasonal Produce<br />
• Antibiotic & Hormone Free<br />
Beef/Pork/Chicken<br />
• Kids Adventure Farm<br />
6193 Blackwell Sd. Rd. • SARNIA<br />
226-886-2238 • kornykornersfarm.ca<br />
15<br />
Bayfield<br />
28<br />
Millbank<br />
Guelph<br />
21<br />
Hensall<br />
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Waterloo<br />
Kitchener<br />
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Exeter<br />
Cambridge<br />
Lake<br />
Grand Bend<br />
27<br />
Shakespeare<br />
New<br />
Huron<br />
14<br />
St. Marys<br />
Hamburg<br />
Dashwood<br />
Bright<br />
Camlachie<br />
ac<br />
4<br />
Woodstock<br />
od t<br />
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Arkona<br />
403<br />
16<br />
12<br />
Sarnia<br />
26<br />
Brantford<br />
Reeces<br />
eces<br />
es<br />
17<br />
402<br />
London<br />
Corners<br />
Komoka<br />
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Putnam<br />
8<br />
Wyoming<br />
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23<br />
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Petrolia<br />
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Brydges<br />
T<br />
Delhi<br />
11<br />
18<br />
25<br />
Sombra<br />
Alvinston<br />
5<br />
19<br />
22<br />
Talbotville<br />
24<br />
2<br />
20 21<br />
Aylmer<br />
4<br />
3<br />
Port<br />
Port Rowan<br />
Union<br />
Thamesville<br />
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Stanley<br />
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Chatham<br />
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Ridgetown<br />
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519-882-2350<br />
401<br />
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Goderich<br />
Blenheim<br />
11 PRETTY ROAD CO. FARM STORE<br />
• Lamb • Chicken • Beef • Pork<br />
• New Lavender Crop <strong>2023</strong>/24<br />
1265 Pretty Road, Sombra<br />
www.prettyroadcofarm.store<br />
Blyth<br />
Lake Erie<br />
This map gives only an overview of where these<br />
markets and shops are located.<br />
A phone call, Google or GPS will come in handy for this tour.<br />
" From our Farm to your Home"<br />
OPEN Friday 10-5 & Saturday 9-3<br />
11554 Ivan Drive Ilderton, ON • 519-666-1255<br />
www.bloomersfarm.com<br />
17 CRUNICAN ORCHARDS 519-666-0286<br />
On-site grown apples/pears & local food products.<br />
23778 Richmond St., LONDON • Open Year Round!<br />
18<br />
THOMAS BROS<br />
OUR OWN FRESH PICKED PRODUCE<br />
Jams •Syrups • Honey •Pickles<br />
•Cheese •Baking •Crafts<br />
519-652-5551 •Candies May-Oct<br />
5856 56<br />
COLONEL ONEL<br />
TALBOT ROAD, LONDON<br />
HWY #4 NORTH OF 401<br />
401<br />
403<br />
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Rd., Talbotville,<br />
N5P 3T2 • 519-633-0527<br />
www.turkeyshoppe.com<br />
20<br />
22 COYLES COUNTRY STORE Open 7 Days<br />
Baking supplies, grains, sweeteners, spices, dried &<br />
glacé fruit, roasted nuts, candy, packaged in bulk.<br />
244282 Airport Rd. (Hwy. 19), TILLSONBURG<br />
519-842-5945 • www.coylescountrystore.com<br />
23<br />
• Fresh Baking Daily<br />
• Local Fresh Fruit<br />
& Vegetables<br />
• Fresh Norfolk<br />
Products: Meat,<br />
Cheese, Dairy,<br />
• Our Own<br />
Strawberries<br />
(April to December)<br />
OPEN Daily 9-6, Sun. 10-5<br />
500 Church St. E., Delhi<br />
519-582-1114 • www.wholesomepickins.ca<br />
TABLE READY Entrees • Special Holiday Baking<br />
• 10 Flavours of Ontario Peanuts<br />
• Custom Gift Baskets<br />
k 24<br />
• Peanut Products<br />
t<br />
• Preserves<br />
erve<br />
s<br />
10-5:30 Mon<br />
& Wed thru Sat<br />
11-4 Sunday<br />
(Closed Tues)<br />
Vittoria • 519-426-9222<br />
9222<br />
Shop Briwood & Support p<br />
Your Local Farmers<br />
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Your Produce,<br />
Meat, Grocery,<br />
Bulk Food,<br />
Homemade<br />
Baked Goods &<br />
Pet Food Centre<br />
HORTON<br />
FARMERS’<br />
MARKET<br />
Saturdays 8-12<br />
May-Oct.<br />
FARM MARKET<br />
Open Monday-Friday<br />
8am to 8pm,<br />
Saturday & Sunday<br />
8am to 6pm<br />
1030 Talbot St. at Fairview, St. Thomas • Owners: Brian & Sherwood • 519-633-9691<br />
11<br />
OPEN<br />
APRIL<br />
thru<br />
DEC!<br />
24<br />
25<br />
A complete line<br />
of Apple Products<br />
• Fruit baskets for<br />
all occasions<br />
• Bakery fresh pies,<br />
muffins, cookies<br />
All popular<br />
Mon.-Sat. 9-5(please confirm) varieties<br />
The Apple Place of Apples!<br />
99 Queensway E., SIMCOE • 519-426-0640<br />
26 GUNN’S HILL ARTISAN CHEESE<br />
Swiss quality cheese, crafted right here. Visit &<br />
enjoy. 519-424-4024 • www.gunnshillcheese.ca<br />
445172 Gunns Hill Road, WOODSTOCK<br />
21<br />
~ In-Store Bakery & Gi Shop ~<br />
27<br />
Old<br />
Fashioned<br />
Sausage<br />
age<br />
Smoked<br />
Pork<br />
Products<br />
Bacon<br />
Ribs<br />
ONLY LOCAL MEATS including<br />
ing<br />
Lamb, Buffalo, Pork & Chicken<br />
Delicious Gourmet condiments arriving daily!<br />
• Relishes • Sauces • Jellies • Jams • Mustards<br />
*Gluten Free opons • Yoder Pellet Grills<br />
#2146 Hwy 7 & 8,<br />
Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0<br />
info@porkshoppe.com • 519-625-8194<br />
www.porkshoppe.com<br />
28 ZEHR’S COUNTRY MARKET<br />
Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, local fruits in season,<br />
spices, candies & more. 6979 Main St. Millbank.<br />
Mon. to Sat. 8:30-6 • www.zehrscountrymarket.ca<br />
28<br />
MILLBANK<br />
CHEESE<br />
& BU TTER<br />
Naturally Aged<br />
Cheddar,<br />
Imported German<br />
Cook Cheesee<br />
& other Fine<br />
Cheese Products.<br />
Mon., Tues. & Sat. 9-5 Free Range & Drug<br />
Wed. to Fri. 10-6 Free Meats & more.<br />
519-595-8787 millbankcheese.com<br />
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• FRESH PRODUCE<br />
• CHEESE<br />
• PORK • TURKEY<br />
• MAPLE SYRUP<br />
• HONEY • FISH<br />
• HERBS • GARLIC
Lake Huron<br />
The<br />
Daytripper<br />
This entire area is fantastic and ST. JACOBS is at the heart of it.<br />
MI<br />
ONTARIO SHOP<br />
NY<br />
LOCAL<br />
&<br />
A Perfect Christmas Combination - See page 7<br />
The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village wins a prize for having<br />
the longest name of any destination in <strong>Daytripping</strong>. It’s also a pretty cool spot,<br />
located in the countryside between Harrow, Kingsville and Essex. The museum has<br />
many classic cars and is home to a great diner as well, but it’s the Heritage Village<br />
that has our attention this time. The recreated 19th century village will be open on<br />
weekends 4 pm to 9 pm from Nov. 17th to Dec. 23rd, lit up for the holidays and<br />
featuring a Christmas Vendor Market, outdoor campfires<br />
and s’mores, a Peppermint Forest, entertainment<br />
and of course activities with Santa & Mrs.<br />
Claus. Admission is by donation. There is<br />
also a Holiday Market & Craft Show at the<br />
museum on Dec. 2nd & 3rd. See our Events<br />
Calendar on page 64-66 for many more<br />
holiday events.<br />
...but you don’t have to call me Dale. See page 26<br />
Another landmark, this time south of Grand Bend on Hwy. #21, is Dale’s Antique<br />
Market & Mennonite Furniture, and if you can’t find their ad on page 26 it’s because<br />
they’ve changed the name. There are a ton of antiques to be found here, but there’s<br />
also a great deal more than that including handmade Mennonite furniture and a lot<br />
of very unique home accents. Owner Todd Hayter wanted to find a name that would<br />
better refect what this destination offers now, and that is “Rustic to Refined.”<br />
...Murals, Murals and more Murals.<br />
We love towns that showcase their history and beautify their streets and buildings<br />
with art, and there are some great examples in SW Ontario. The town of Essex<br />
boasts a large number of murals and St. Thomas is going like a runaway train with<br />
murals, street art and large steel sculptures. Petrolia has a number of new ones<br />
and is looking to add more. We’ve had a few captivating ones in recent issues that<br />
are by Blazeworks, a young man named Blaze Wiradharma who has an enormous<br />
talent. Now there are new and existing murals in Clinton and Central Huron that will<br />
apparently come to life on your smart phone (see pages 30-31). These will include<br />
at least one mural by Allen Hilgendorf who passed away in 2013 but left a legacy<br />
of his art on many buildings in Huron, Grey & Bruce Counties and elsewhere. Also<br />
see page 50 for an example of how Port Stanley (among other towns) is using art to<br />
disguise otherwise unsightly public utilities.<br />
Rest in Peace Boomer. See page 61<br />
Little toy trains, little toy tracks... Tom<br />
Villeneuve, much better known as Boomer,<br />
loved toys and became synonymous with<br />
them over a lifetime of collecting and selling. I<br />
interviewed him at Alice Street Antique Market<br />
a few years ago, which is also the home of<br />
Boomer’s Old Tin Toys. He and his wife Sheila<br />
have welcomed countless people in over the<br />
many years in Waterford and the shop hosts<br />
numerous vendors, but it’s pretty hard to top<br />
the old wind up metal gems that Boomer fell<br />
in love with. He said it was a Marx battery<br />
operated tin chicken that would start clucking<br />
and scooting across the floor that first got<br />
him hooked. Alas, we’ve never known many antique dealers to retire... it’s in<br />
their blood. Boomer left us on Sept. 6th and there is a Celebration of Life at the<br />
Waterford Royal Canadian Legion on Oct. 22nd. Alice Street Antiques will keep<br />
going strong in his memory.<br />
Speaking of Antiques. See page 68<br />
We just want to remind you that all the antique shops in <strong>Daytripping</strong> are shown<br />
together in one place, always on a back page and in this issue that’s page 68. We<br />
used to have different tours showing the various shops in different regions together,<br />
but changed it so that their large ads are placed with the towns they’re in, and all<br />
the shops are mentioned on the back cover for your convenience. You can’t do the<br />
whole tour in a day, or even two for that matter, but<br />
have fun trying!<br />
While you’re in the neighbourhood!<br />
See page 53<br />
Shaw’s Ice Cream, a landmark for 75 years on<br />
Hwy. #4 between St. Thomas and Port Stanley has<br />
a treat for serving members of the Canadian Forces<br />
as well as us veterans. Throughout the month of<br />
November we can stop by for a free ice cream as a<br />
token of their appreciation. What a great idea!<br />
Tom “Boomer” Villeneuve<br />
Both murals by<br />
Blaze Wiradharma<br />
(“Blazeworks”)<br />
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“Don’t give me a weapon to kill, but teach me how to call for peace.” -Ali Farhad Talahi<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
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The<br />
Southwestern<br />
SHOP<br />
Daytripper<br />
Restaurants,Tearooms,<br />
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome Cafés<br />
TOWN NAME<br />
LOCAL<br />
Ontario’s BEST...<br />
two!)<br />
counterortw<br />
or Where You Should Eat<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
AYLMER<br />
The Green Frog Tearoom at Pinecro<br />
8122 Rogers Road South<br />
519-773-3435<br />
An Elgin County tradion for 75+ years. Seasonal pao. Lunch daily 11-3.<br />
Reservaons recommended. Licensed under AGCO. www.pinecro.ca<br />
BRANTFORD<br />
The Olde School Restaurant<br />
Paris Rd. West at 687 Powerline Rd. 888-448-3131<br />
Lunch/dinner in historic seng. Her Majesty the Queen dined<br />
here 1997 - you can too. www.theoldeschoolrestaurant.ca<br />
BRIGHTS GROVE<br />
Skeeter Barlows Grill & Bar 519-869-2794<br />
2713 Lakeshore Road www.skeeterbarlows.com<br />
Great food & fun overlooking Lake Huron. Voted Sarnia’s #1<br />
Restaurant <strong>2023</strong>. Famous Prime Rib on weekends.<br />
CHATHAM<br />
Mamma Maria’s Ristorante<br />
231 King Street West 519-360-1600<br />
Outstanding menu, comfortable atmosphere, seasonal pao.<br />
Opposite Capitol Theatre. www.mammamariasristorante.ca<br />
Mrs. Bell's Tea Room<br />
11 3rd Street 226-627-0248<br />
Specializing in Aernoon Tea. Themed tea pares, or your<br />
occasion. Wed. to Sat. 11am-4pm. www.mrsbellstearoom.com<br />
IPPERWASH<br />
Ipperwash Beach Club<br />
6543 West Parkway Dr. (Lambton Shores) 519-243-5040<br />
Serving lunch & dinner at an historic landmark. Large pao steps from<br />
Lake Huron beach. Winter hours: Wed.-Sat. 11am-10pm, Sundays 11-9.<br />
KINGSVILLE<br />
Canadian Transportaon Museum & Heritage Village<br />
6155 Arner Townline 519-776-6909<br />
Beauful, retro 50’s themed Diner. Good food, great environment,<br />
licensed, outdoor pao. Informaon at www.ctmhv.com<br />
JACK’S Gastropub 519-733-6900<br />
31 Division Street South www.jacksgastropub.com<br />
Dine indoors or on the paos. Serving locally inspired Farm-to-Fork<br />
seasonal menus with EPIC Wines & Ontario Cra Beers.<br />
Meawas Staon Italian Mediterranean Grill<br />
169 Lansdowne Avenue 519-733-2459<br />
Casual fine dining in Kingsville’s historic train staon.<br />
Pao alongside the Greenway Trail. www.meawasstaon.com<br />
LASALETTE<br />
Ramblin' Road Brewery Farm 519-582-1444<br />
2970 Swimming Pool Rd. www.ramblinroad.ca<br />
Voted Norfolk’s best burger. Locally sourced ingredients always fresh.<br />
We have opons for every member of the family to explore.<br />
LEAMINGTON<br />
Freddy's Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant 519-325-1257<br />
655 Point Pelee Drive www.freddys.ca<br />
A landmark for over 30 years. Cra beer made on premises.<br />
Burgers, perch, Lebanese speciales, ice cream counter. Open Daily.<br />
LISTOWEL<br />
The Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox<br />
105 Elizabeth Street West 519-291-4777<br />
Known for their delicious sandwiches, panini & home made soup.<br />
Free parking, indoor & outdoor seang. www.shopkci.com<br />
MILLBANK<br />
Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant<br />
4060 Line 72 519-595-4407<br />
One of Ontario’s most popular restaurants. Homecooked meals,<br />
delicious baked goods and gis. www.annamaes.ca<br />
MOUNT PLEASANT<br />
Windmill Country Market 519-484-9955<br />
701 Mount Pleasant Rd. www.thewindmill.ca<br />
A Desnaon Featuring Lunch, Bakery, European Deli,<br />
Amish Furniture & Giware. Bus tours welcome.<br />
NEW SARUM<br />
New Sarum Diner<br />
Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101<br />
Old Time Favourites in Elgin’s Oldest Diner - Since 1943!<br />
Open Daily. www.newsarum.com<br />
NORWICH<br />
Jordan’s Divine Dish Restaurant & Catering<br />
37 Stover St. South divinedishcatering.com 226-325-3462<br />
Southern American inspired cooking, with a variety of home<br />
cooked meals, fresh cut fries, and house-made desserts.<br />
PARIS<br />
Camp 31 - Real Southern Barbeque<br />
22 Paris Road 519-442-3560<br />
Mouth watering and authenc southern BBQ with a cozy<br />
family atmosphere! www.camp31.com<br />
2 Rivers Restaurant Paris<br />
25 Grand River St. North 519-442-3233<br />
Casual dining from the freshest local ingredients, breakfast, lunch &<br />
dinner. Great views from our Riverside pao. Live music on weekends!<br />
PETROLIA<br />
Actor’s Casual Dining<br />
4211 Petrolia Line 519-882-0400<br />
Steps away from Victoria Playhouse, with entrees suitably named<br />
for celebries. Open 7 days a week. www.actorscasualdining.ca<br />
Sitara Indian Cuisine<br />
4189 Petrolia Line 226-738-0738<br />
Amazing North American & Indian Cuisine. Rated #1 Restaurant<br />
on Tripadvisor for 11 years. www.sitarasarnia.com<br />
POINT EDWARD<br />
Sitara Indian Cuisine<br />
721 Lite St. 519-491-5606<br />
Amazing North American & Indian Cuisine. Rated #1 Restaurant<br />
on Tripadvisor for 11 years. www.sitarasarnia.com<br />
PORT BURWELL<br />
Izzy’s Schooner Restaurant & Pao Lookout<br />
35 Robinson St. 519-874-4363 www.schoonersgalley.com<br />
Family menu. Famous for Lake Erie Perch. Local ingredients.<br />
Open Daily. Seasonal pao. Take out. LLBO<br />
PORT DOVER<br />
Erie Beach Hotel - Cove Room & Terrace Room<br />
19 Walker St. 519-583-1391<br />
Full menu for lunch & dinner, famous for Lake Erie perch<br />
& pickerel. Steps to the beach. www.eriebeachhotel.com<br />
PORT FRANKS<br />
Grog’s<br />
Hwy. 21 and 79 519-243-2770<br />
Great pizza, wings, dra beer, fine wines, pao, kids menu.<br />
www.grogs.ca<br />
MacPherson’s<br />
Hwy. 21 at Port Franks Road 519-243-2990<br />
Full breakfast, lunch & dinner, licensed, fuel, variety store and<br />
gi shop.<br />
PORT ROWAN<br />
Country Fork<br />
1048 Bay St. 226-534-1616<br />
Serving breakfast & lunch Wed. to Sun. featuring local ingredients.<br />
Homemade baking & shop our giwares while you're here.<br />
PORT STANLEY<br />
Mackie’s<br />
124 William St. 519-782-4390<br />
A landmark on the beach since 1911. Indoor/outdoor seang<br />
available. Free parking for customers.<br />
REECES CORNERS<br />
Marcanda Gis, Tearoom, Fashion Bouque and B&B<br />
4562 London Line (Hwy. #22) 519-845-3133<br />
Enjoy delicious homemade food & tantalizing desserts in our<br />
large country gi shop. Buses welcome.<br />
SARNIA<br />
Big Fish Steak & Lounge<br />
1717 London Road 519-542-5553<br />
Treat yourself to lunch or dinner at Sarnia's trendy steak &<br />
seafood desnaon. Open 7 days. www.bigfishlounge.com<br />
John's Restaurant<br />
1643 London Road 519-542-9821<br />
A landmark since 1964 with our famous breakfast, lunch & dinner.<br />
Homestyle cooking 7 days a week. www.famousbacon.com<br />
Lola’s Lounge<br />
110 Chrisna St. South 519-336-8088<br />
A funky atmosphere for lunch, dinner or a marni.<br />
Moments from Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre.<br />
ST. THOMAS<br />
New Sarum Diner<br />
Just off Hwy #3 in New Sarum 519-773-3101<br />
Old Time Favourites in Elgin’s Oldest Diner - Since 1943!<br />
Open Daily. www.newsarum.com<br />
TAVISTOCK<br />
Quehl’s Restaurant and Catering<br />
33 Woodstock Street South 519-655-2835<br />
Locally inspired comfort food in a historical seng since 1931.<br />
Serving breakfast all day.<br />
WATERDOWN<br />
Dutch Mill Country Market<br />
533 Millgrove Side Road 905-689-7253<br />
Pao & Take Out. Hot lunches, soup & sandwiches, salad bar.<br />
See website for more: www.thedutchmill.ca<br />
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“Love is my weapon, music is my religion, peace is in my soul.” -Anonymous<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
Lake Huron<br />
MI<br />
ONTARIO<br />
NY<br />
Always more to discover - in NEW HAMBURG, CAMBRIDGE & BADEN<br />
Makers of Fine Quality<br />
Cheese Since 1879<br />
519-662-1212<br />
FACTORY LIMITED<br />
Famous for our great tasng<br />
brick in a variety of flavours,<br />
and tradional Limburger.<br />
29 Bleams Rd East, NEW HAMBURG<br />
(Exit at New Hamburg, Peel St. Take first right on Bleams Rd. E.)<br />
Dad’s Teenage Transport<br />
Most of us have a hard time thinking<br />
of our parents as one-time children and<br />
perhaps even more so thinking of them<br />
as wild teenagers.<br />
When we get older and the kids of<br />
today look at us as if we were born<br />
fifty-years-old it becomes a little easier.<br />
After all, if we know we were young<br />
once, then our parents must have been<br />
young once, too.<br />
I encourage everyone to try to draw<br />
their parents out about their own youth<br />
and you may hear stories like the<br />
following:<br />
It seems that my father traded his<br />
childhood bicycle for a hunting rifle<br />
when he was 14 years old. It was during<br />
the war and the family needed food,<br />
besides the bike wasn’t big enough for<br />
him anymore, let alone big enough to<br />
bring a deer home on.<br />
The loss of the bike did not slow Dad<br />
down for long. The next summer he<br />
and several of his friends made a trip to<br />
the scrap man’s place. They added up<br />
their money and paid thirteen dollars<br />
for an old model T.<br />
Thirteen dollars for a car sounds like<br />
a bargain even in 1946 but, there was a<br />
Story and photos by Vicki Hornick, Tilbury<br />
reason. The car had only one working<br />
gear; reverse.<br />
The boys spent the summer driving<br />
backwards around the countryside,<br />
having a ball. They quickly learned to<br />
keep their hands and arms inside the<br />
vehicle as every time they turned a<br />
corner or took a curve the car rolled<br />
onto its side.<br />
This was not a problem for a gang<br />
of young boys. The car was tough and<br />
light enough they simply rolled it back<br />
onto the wheels. Several vigorous turns<br />
of the hand crank would get the car to<br />
start up and the next boy got his turn<br />
driving.<br />
After many adventures and rollovers<br />
the car finally broke down for the<br />
last time near the end of that fun-filled<br />
summer. Back on its wheels it simply<br />
would not start again no matter how<br />
many times they turned the crank.<br />
The boys had lost their transportation<br />
and the best toy a teenager ever had<br />
but, they did not lose their money.<br />
When they bought the car, the scrap<br />
man told them to be sure to call him<br />
when it breathed its last so he could<br />
come collect it.<br />
Don't wait<br />
for death<br />
to tell<br />
you to<br />
slow<br />
down.<br />
They called, he came with his tow<br />
truck and kindly gave them back the<br />
thirteen dollars before hauling the<br />
Model T back to its final rusting<br />
place.<br />
Losing the Model T did not slow<br />
Dad down for long. The war had<br />
ended and there was army surplus<br />
to be had. That is where my father<br />
got the Indian motorcycle and<br />
sidecar, brand-new in the box and<br />
just needing to be assembled.<br />
With the instruction manual and<br />
natural mechanical skill, Dad soon had<br />
his aviator goggles in place (no helmet)<br />
and was ready to hit the road.<br />
The sidecar was important to keep<br />
from actually hitting the road. It kept<br />
the large, heavy and powerful machine<br />
upright when he had to take his hand<br />
off the handle bar to shift gears with<br />
what was known as a suicide clutch.<br />
Dad had the Indian until he was in<br />
his twenties but, unfortunately, just like<br />
with the Model T all good things have<br />
to come to an end. After many years<br />
of riding the open highway when he<br />
wasn’t working Dad found a reason to<br />
sell the bike. Ahh love.<br />
When he married Mom she<br />
pronounced the motorcycle dangerous.<br />
She would never ride in the sidecar<br />
and insisted he not only get a proper<br />
Over 35,000 sq. ft.<br />
Excellent Dealer Benefits ~ Inquiries Welcome<br />
73 Water St., N. Cambridge, ON<br />
519-740-0110 southworksantiques.com<br />
Mon-Wed 10-5, Thurs-Fri 10-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-6<br />
Goggles worn by Vicki’s dad<br />
car but, also that he get rid of “that<br />
motorized death trap.”<br />
A man from Windsor answered the<br />
advertisement, fell in love himself and<br />
bought the bike on sight. Dad warned<br />
him to never take the sidecar off and<br />
carefully explained about the suicide<br />
clutch.<br />
The man drove off after assuring<br />
my father the sidecar would stay right<br />
where it was at least until he could get<br />
used to the bike.<br />
About a week later while listening to<br />
the news on the radio a report came<br />
in from Windsor about a man crashing<br />
his motorcycle.<br />
Oddly the man kept repeating, “I<br />
shouldn’t have taken the sidecar off. I<br />
shouldn’t have taken the sidecar off.”<br />
“That’s him, I know it’s him,” was all<br />
Dad could say.<br />
Christmas at<br />
Castle Kilbride Museum<br />
The table is set, the trees are trimmed,<br />
and the warmth and charm will kindle your<br />
holiday spirit. A tour through historic<br />
Castle Kilbride is truly a magical time.<br />
When we celebrate Christmas with family and<br />
friends, we have the Victorians to thank for many<br />
of its joyful festivities and delightful customs.<br />
Step back in time and take in the sights and<br />
sounds of Castle Kilbride National Historic Site.<br />
Christmas Holiday Hours<br />
The Castle sparkles from<br />
November 15th to January 7th<br />
Wednesday through Sunday 11am-4pm<br />
Admission: Adult $9, Senior/Student $8,<br />
Child (4-12) $5, Family $25<br />
Tickets can be purchased online or in person.<br />
See website for details.<br />
Please check our website<br />
for special holiday events!<br />
60 Snyder’s Rd., W. • Baden<br />
519-634-8444 • 1-800-469-5576<br />
Operated By Wilmot Township<br />
www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
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<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
“In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.” -Dalai Lama<br />
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Lake Huron<br />
The<br />
Daytripper<br />
<strong>Daytripping</strong> to SHAKESPEARE, TAVISTOCK & ST. MARYS<br />
SHOP<br />
NY<br />
LOCAL<br />
DISCOVER GREAT COUNTRY SHOPS, MARKETS, VILLAGES & ARTISANS!<br />
Mennonite Country<br />
MI<br />
ONTARIO<br />
• Quilting Cottons • Supplies<br />
• Books • Patterns<br />
• Stencils • Custom Quilts<br />
• Gift Certificates<br />
FALL SHOP HOP<br />
October 26, 27 & 28<br />
OPEN: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4<br />
3991 Perth Rd. 107 • SHAKESPEARE<br />
(1 block South of lights off Hwy. 7/8)<br />
www.thequiltplace.ca 519-625-8435<br />
~ In-Store Bakery & Gi Shop ~<br />
Old<br />
Fashioned<br />
Sausage<br />
age<br />
Smoked<br />
k<br />
d<br />
Pork<br />
Products<br />
Bacon<br />
Ribs<br />
ONLY LOCAL MEATS including<br />
Lamb, b<br />
Buffalo, Pork k<br />
& Chicken<br />
Delicious Gourmet condiments arriving daily!<br />
• Relishes • Sauces • Jellies • Jams • Mustards<br />
*Gluten Free opons • Yoder Pellet Grills<br />
#2146 Hwy 7 & 8,<br />
Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0<br />
info@porkshoppe.com • 519-625-8194<br />
www.porkshoppe.com<br />
8<br />
23<br />
Donegal<br />
112<br />
20<br />
From<br />
St. Marys<br />
& London<br />
o<br />
147<br />
Milverton<br />
Gads Hill<br />
Stratford<br />
Listowel<br />
119<br />
7 8<br />
56<br />
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131<br />
Newton<br />
Millbank<br />
Amulree<br />
Poole<br />
107<br />
59<br />
121<br />
11<br />
45<br />
Shakespeare<br />
24<br />
Tavistock<br />
Antique & Unique Tour<br />
Linwood<br />
15<br />
Crosshill<br />
101<br />
5<br />
5<br />
5<br />
5<br />
5<br />
11<br />
86<br />
12<br />
Wellesley<br />
New Hamburg<br />
to Woodstock<br />
Drayton<br />
Bamberg<br />
Wallenstein<br />
8<br />
17<br />
Baden<br />
3<br />
9<br />
14<br />
12<br />
22<br />
12<br />
10<br />
St. Clements<br />
16<br />
St. Agatha<br />
Haysville<br />
8<br />
85<br />
St. Jacobs<br />
Heidelberg<br />
Petersburg<br />
Plattsville<br />
Bright<br />
From<br />
London<br />
o<br />
Elmira<br />
Mannheim<br />
Washington<br />
Waterloo<br />
6<br />
3<br />
12<br />
8<br />
17<br />
22<br />
85<br />
401<br />
22<br />
Conestogo<br />
7 8<br />
New Dundee<br />
Drumbo<br />
29<br />
Alma<br />
23<br />
18<br />
17<br />
Ayr<br />
21<br />
86<br />
30<br />
Kitchener<br />
12<br />
19<br />
Maryhill<br />
8<br />
49<br />
18<br />
Elora<br />
Breslau<br />
15 24A<br />
97<br />
7<br />
75<br />
Fergus<br />
30<br />
7<br />
6<br />
Ennotville<br />
39<br />
32<br />
51<br />
31<br />
24<br />
29<br />
22<br />
24<br />
32<br />
Cambridge<br />
24<br />
From<br />
Brantford<br />
& Paris<br />
P From<br />
Orangeville<br />
g 36<br />
13<br />
124 29<br />
Guelph<br />
6<br />
St. George<br />
7<br />
34<br />
401<br />
5<br />
26<br />
46<br />
8<br />
27<br />
Rockwood<br />
Aberfoyle<br />
From<br />
Toronto<br />
501<br />
Troy<br />
125<br />
50<br />
1<br />
3<br />
Freel<br />
Rockton<br />
GENERAL ER LS<br />
STORE<br />
T<br />
TAVISTOCK,<br />
SINCE 1931<br />
Restaurant & Catering<br />
Check out our new General Store with homemade preserves,<br />
frozen family sized meals, frozen individual entrees and gifts.<br />
WED/THURS/FRI LUNCH BUFFET: 11:30am-2pm<br />
Featuring daily homemade classic entrées with mashed<br />
potatoes, vegetables, gravy, soup, salad bar & dessert bar.<br />
WEEKEND EVENING BUFFET: Fri., Sat. & Sun. 4-7pm<br />
Roast turkey, roast beef, ef, country fried chicken, rolled<br />
led<br />
stuffed ribs, pigtails, mashed potatoes, vegetables,<br />
stuffing, gravy, salad bar & dessert bar.<br />
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET: Sundays 11am-2pm<br />
Scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, hash h browns, baked b k<br />
d beans,<br />
buttermilk pancakes, assorted sweets, mashed potatoes,<br />
vegetables, stuffing, roast turkey, roast beef, rolled ribs,<br />
gravy, salad bar & dessert bar.<br />
15 minutes from Stratford<br />
20 minutes from Walters Theatre<br />
30 minutes from Kitchener/St. Jacobs<br />
- Bus Tours Welcome -<br />
*Buffet items may vary<br />
depending on<br />
availability<br />
HOURS:<br />
Wed to Sat<br />
7 am - 7 pm<br />
Sunday 9 am - 7 pm<br />
Closed Mon/Tues<br />
Call or check online<br />
for holiday hours<br />
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About Committees & Meetings<br />
• If you see a snake, just kill it - don't appoint a committee on snakes.<br />
~ Ross Perot<br />
• I don't believe a committee can write a book. It can, oh, govern a country,<br />
perhaps, but I don't believe it can write a book. ~ Arnold Toynbee<br />
• People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.<br />
~ Thomas Sowell<br />
• Could Hamlet have been written by a committee, or the Mona Lisa painted by a<br />
club?... Creative ideas do not spring from groups. They spring from individuals.<br />
The divine spark leaps from the finger of God to the finger of Adam.<br />
~ Alfred Whitney Griswold<br />
• Meetings are indispensable when you don't want to do anything.<br />
~ John Kenneth Galbraith<br />
• It is impossible to imagine the universe run by a wise, just and omnipotent God,<br />
but it is quite easy to imagine it run by a board of gods. ~ H.L. Mencken<br />
• If Columbus had an advisory committee he would probably still be at the dock.<br />
~ Arthur Goldberg<br />
• To kill time, a committee meeting is the perfect weapon. ~ Author Unknown<br />
• If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into committees.<br />
That'll do them in. ~ Author Unknown<br />
• If you live in a country run by committee, be on the committee.<br />
~ Author Unknown<br />
• A "Normal" person is the sort of person that might be designed by a committee.<br />
You know, "Each person puts in a pretty colour and it comes out gray."<br />
~ Alan Sherman<br />
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“Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous.” -George Bernard Shaw<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
DISCOVER<br />
TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME<br />
St.Marys<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
October 28<br />
SPOOKTACULAR ST. MARYS<br />
downtown trick-or-treang,<br />
pet parade, museum & cemetery tours<br />
costume contest at Milt Dunnell Field<br />
November 18<br />
SANTA CLAUS PARADE &<br />
LIGHTING OF WINTER LIGHTS<br />
November 18 - December 31<br />
WINTER LIGHTS<br />
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE<br />
November 24 - 26<br />
Visit parcipang merchants for giveaways,<br />
we pay the tax or other in store promoons<br />
More details on Facebook & Instagram<br />
www.discoverstmarys.ca<br />
@stmarysdowntown<br />
It’s always our pleasure<br />
Open<br />
Mon<br />
to Sat<br />
• TRIBAL • FRENCH DRESSING<br />
•PURE ESSENCE • ROYAL ROBBINS<br />
143 Queen St E, ST. MARYS • 519-284-4436<br />
www.ogradysclothing.com<br />
Zenfire<br />
Pottery<br />
& Mercantile Unique gifts & pottery classes!<br />
Over 50 local makers have created Art from the Heart<br />
114 Queen Street East, St.Marys<br />
ST. MARYS<br />
MUSEUM<br />
Visit facebook.com/stmarysmuseum<br />
for up to date information.<br />
Admission by donation<br />
177 Church St. S., Box 998<br />
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6<br />
519-284-3556<br />
Email: museum@town.stmarys.on.ca<br />
www.stmarysmuseum.caum.ca<br />
Discover Your Family Tree Here!<br />
www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com<br />
519-225-2329<br />
• Pottery •Books • Jewellery<br />
• Natural Soaps & Body Products<br />
• Handcrafted Wood Decor<br />
• Earth-Friendly Home Products<br />
www.zenfirepottery.ca<br />
Eclectic Treasure<br />
Antiques to Every Day Needs<br />
Virtual Tour on Google Maps<br />
• Hand Made • Best Quality • None Finer<br />
166 Queen Street, St. Marys • 519-284-3572<br />
www.chocolatefactory.ca<br />
105 Queen St East • 519-949-7588<br />
Little <strong>Fall</strong>s<br />
Artisan<br />
Crafters<br />
Market<br />
Over 100<br />
Artisans<br />
to choose<br />
from!<br />
Large, varied<br />
selection<br />
of interesting<br />
gift ideas.<br />
Headquarters<br />
of popular<br />
18” doll clothes.<br />
Take Home a<br />
Little Perth County!<br />
83 Queen St. East<br />
ST. MARYS •519-284-0433<br />
www.littlefallscraftersmarket.com<br />
17528 Elginfield Road, St. Marys • 226-661-4004<br />
Tuesday to Friday 10-4,<br />
Saturday 10-3<br />
Check our<br />
Facebook Page for<br />
upcoming classes<br />
www.kalidoscopeofquilts.ca • karen@kalidoscopeofquilts.ca<br />
Tuesday 12-5<br />
Thursday 12-5<br />
Friday 10-6<br />
Saturday 10-4<br />
Sundays 11-4<br />
Up to date<br />
photos<br />
on Facebook<br />
@JacobsLiquidaon<br />
34 Wellington St. N., St. Marys<br />
www.JacobsLiquidaon.com<br />
Craft something with our<br />
supplies or join a workshop.<br />
Ready-made crafts & gifts<br />
for the non-crafter.<br />
SNAPPING TURTLE<br />
COFFEE ROASTERS<br />
Great coffee.<br />
Cozy surroundings.<br />
Friendly staff.<br />
Over 100 domestic and<br />
imported cheeses<br />
• Fresh Made Sandwiches<br />
• Home Made Soups & Salads<br />
• Catering<br />
• Home Made Prepared Meals<br />
SCAN THE QR CODE<br />
TO ORDER ONLINE...<br />
117 Queen St. E.<br />
ST. MARYS<br />
519-284-4508<br />
www.stonehomecreatives.ca<br />
EXTENDED CHRISTMAS HOURS<br />
See Website for Details<br />
158 Queen Street East<br />
ST. MARYS • 519-284-9966<br />
Responsibly-sourced, small-batch roasted,<br />
specialty grade coffee as beans, k-cups<br />
or freshly-brewed.<br />
• Espresso<br />
• Premium Tea<br />
• Cold Brew<br />
• LLBO Licensed<br />
Breakfast Bagels,<br />
Sandwiches, Soups<br />
Baked Treats<br />
Open Most Days<br />
See FB for Hours<br />
145 Queen St. E, St Marys (226) 661-8000<br />
snappingturtlecoffee.com<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
“Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.” -Buddha<br />
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Lake Huron<br />
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ORCHARDS<br />
Since 1877<br />
• Apples • Honey • Jams • Apple Cider<br />
• Apple Cider Vinegar • Maple Syrup<br />
• Peanuts • Gluten Free Products<br />
• Rader Frozen Pies • Seasonal Fruit<br />
• Pumpkins • Pears • Squash<br />
23778 Richmond St. North • LONDON<br />
519-666-0286<br />
Back south now to LONDON, ELGINFIELD, STRATHROY & MT. BRYDGES<br />
10 mins. N. of London at 15 Mile Rd.<br />
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We have<br />
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MON. to FRI. 9–6<br />
CRUNICANORCHARDS.COM SAT. 9–5 • SUN. 12–5<br />
A& M Garden 519-652-3539<br />
• Home décor items<br />
• Vintage collecbles<br />
• Upcycled furniture<br />
• Porch decor for any season<br />
• Crystals & gemstones<br />
• Fresh wreaths, greens<br />
& cedar roping<br />
• Custom arrangements<br />
• Pre-made urn insets<br />
• Everything you need<br />
to make your own urn<br />
www.amgardencentre.ca<br />
FRESH CUT PREMIUM TREES!<br />
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Centre<br />
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!<br />
Ideas for all your indoor & outdoor decorating needs!<br />
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE<br />
Nov. 10, 11 & 12<br />
DOOR PRIZES<br />
& GOODIES<br />
Ladies Who Lunch<br />
A fellow I know mused aloud about<br />
whether there actually are “ladies who<br />
lunch.”<br />
Yes, I confirmed, indeed there are. In<br />
fact, I’ve been part of one such group<br />
and have some wonderful pre-pandemic<br />
memories of exploring a different local<br />
restaurant every month. I’ve been<br />
thinking that it may be time to resurrect<br />
the group, because I think we all miss it!<br />
Now, women are often sociable<br />
creatures, so I imagine there might be<br />
quite a few groups who gather to gab and<br />
grab some grub. They might even refer<br />
to themselves as “ladies who lunch.” But<br />
we were a little unique. Some members<br />
referred to our group as the “chicks<br />
who chomp,” which might give you a<br />
different visual if you’re trying to picture<br />
what we might look like.<br />
You couldn’t miss us really. We<br />
were often quite noisy. And silly. One<br />
December we almost had the group<br />
convinced to flash mob and sing<br />
Christmas carols after our lunch at<br />
Covent Garden Market. Almost, but not<br />
quite. Which is truly a shame because<br />
one of the ladies was quite a good singer<br />
and I’m sure she could have carried the<br />
rest of us, even those who<br />
insisted they were<br />
tone deaf.<br />
By Kym Wolfe • www.kymwolfe.com<br />
SHOP<br />
NY<br />
LOCAL<br />
Another month we visited a local<br />
Ethiopian restaurant where we devoured<br />
a huge communal platter of food. The<br />
meal was delectable, but as always<br />
was made all the better by the spicy<br />
conversation and generous dollops of<br />
laughter.<br />
Being part of the group was a terrific<br />
way to get out and experience the local<br />
restaurant scene. Not everyone turned<br />
up every month, but we did each get our<br />
turn to choose a dining spot. We usually<br />
picked places that are homegrown and<br />
can only be found here in the London<br />
region. Ethnic restaurants seemed to be<br />
a popular choice.<br />
A few vegetarian selections on the<br />
menu were a must. Other than that,<br />
frankly, we’d go anywhere if the food<br />
was good, the price was right, and<br />
there was enough room for six or eight<br />
or ten women of a certain age to make<br />
themselves at home for a couple of hours.<br />
“Don’t worry,” we’d tell the wait staff.<br />
“We’ll be gone long before the evening<br />
crowd arrives.” After all, we were the<br />
ladies who lunch… not the babes who<br />
brunch or the dames who dine.<br />
Note: Check our “Where You Should<br />
Eat” list on page 42.<br />
You’ll find some great<br />
suggestions for your<br />
next lunch<br />
date!<br />
MI<br />
ONTARIO<br />
Page 46<br />
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” -Mother Teresa<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
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Magic Place<br />
By William Bedford<br />
from Daytriping Sept-Oct 2009<br />
Standing in the knee-deep weeds<br />
and grass in the front yard, I take<br />
one more picture of the dilapidated<br />
fieldstone house, which stands halfhidden<br />
by the hardwood bush. The<br />
sagging roof is ready to cave in. The<br />
front porch has already given up the<br />
ghost. As I gaze at the broken windows<br />
and ragged shingles, I have to admit that<br />
it looks like any other old, abandoned<br />
Ontario farmhouse, and not a magic<br />
place at all.<br />
But I remember this sad old place<br />
as it was a long time ago, and it was<br />
old even then, when I was young and<br />
the world was still a wonderland. In<br />
those days, this old homestead, with<br />
its barbecues in the now weed-covered<br />
yard, was a magic place indeed.<br />
As a gust of wind blows the crisp<br />
maple leaves around me, memories<br />
of the old place cross my mind like<br />
faded pictures in an old album:<br />
memories of fresh cobs of corn<br />
bubbling in a giant cauldron, of<br />
wieners being roasted on the<br />
tips of sticks over a wood fire, of<br />
fragrant smoke hanging dense in<br />
the still, chilly air.<br />
Memories of Halloween - a<br />
terrifying night for the ancient Celts. But<br />
at this old house among the maples and<br />
sumac, it was a night for fun, games and<br />
spooky tales.<br />
Off in the distance, a dog’s barking<br />
interrupts my reverie. It still has a wellremembered<br />
haunting sound. A wormy<br />
apple falls to the weedy ground beside<br />
me with a soft thud. Picking it up, I’m<br />
reminded of a favourite fall poem:<br />
“Plums purple and red, pears amber<br />
and brown, thud! In the garden-bed,<br />
ripe apples fall down.”<br />
Memories, memories. I remember<br />
the aroma of hot chocolate and burnt<br />
marshmallows. I remember rolling in<br />
huge mounds of crunchy leaves beneath<br />
a coal-black sky glittering with endless<br />
stars that seemed close enough to touch.<br />
How, I ask myself, can a lifetime fly<br />
away so quickly, while those long-gone<br />
October days seem like only yesterday?<br />
The setting sun reminds me that it’s<br />
time to leave this magic place of happy<br />
memories. As I drive away through the<br />
swirling leaves on this lovely fall evening,<br />
I give the crumbling old house one last,<br />
fond look. I know I’ll never pass this<br />
way again. I also know that, like the old<br />
house itself, most of my own Octobers<br />
have also slipped away.<br />
On a frigid winter evening, or on<br />
a humid summer morning, when I’m<br />
stuck in the din and the poisonous traffic<br />
fumes of the “real world,” I only have to<br />
close my eyes to picture my magic place<br />
in the hardwood bush as the creeping<br />
autumn dusk enfolds it in its dark<br />
embrace. I just have to close my eyes to<br />
see a “V” of Canada geese winging high<br />
in the October sky, or to recall the aroma<br />
of hot pumpkin pie topped with freshlywhipped<br />
cream.<br />
In a secret corner of my soul, I’m<br />
always young and carefree. There, the<br />
fields of long ago are forever ablaze in<br />
their fall splendor. In this inner sanctum,<br />
where only I can go, “God’s in his<br />
heaven, and all’s right with the world,”<br />
and it’s always October.<br />
Over 17,000 square feet<br />
1175 Hyde Park Road<br />
London, ON • 519-471-2835<br />
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Open 7 days Including Holidays<br />
9:00-5:30<br />
FRIDAY 9-8<br />
Since 1946<br />
The Fine Art of<br />
Traditional Baking<br />
•Breads •Cakes<br />
•Pies, Pastries<br />
and Cookies<br />
• Traditional<br />
Seasonal Baking<br />
Please Order Ahead for<br />
Guaranteed Availability<br />
12 Front Street West<br />
Strathroy • 519-245-0741<br />
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Sew<br />
Creative<br />
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New Handiquilter Amara ST<br />
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Authorized Dealer<br />
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• Sales<br />
• Service<br />
Monday to Saturday<br />
10-5<br />
22486 Adelaide Road<br />
Mount Brydges<br />
www.sewcreativequilting.ca • 519-264-2177<br />
Visit one of Canada’s largest secondhand bookstores<br />
BOOKS • MAPS • PRINTS • POSTCARDS • CURIOSITIES<br />
Welcome to Attic Books - one of Canada’s largest antiquarian and secondhand<br />
bookstores. You can find us on London’s new flex street, Dundas<br />
Place, a few doors west of Jonathon Bancroft-Snell Gallery, Canada’s largest<br />
ceramic gallery. We have three floors of books, maps, prints, ephemera,<br />
postcards and all sorts of curiosities that appeal to readers, scholars and<br />
seasoned collectors alike. The atmosphere is spacious, bright, relaxed and<br />
professional, not to mention architecturally beautiful, with its original tin ceilings,<br />
hardwood maple floors and all the charisma of a Victorian building. This, along<br />
with the help of our friendly and knowledgeable staff, will ensure that every visit<br />
to Attic Books will be memorable.<br />
240 DUNDAS STREET<br />
LONDON, ONTARIO<br />
N6A 1H3<br />
Heads up to drivers:<br />
Queen St and Wellington St<br />
are going to be worked on<br />
most of the construction season,<br />
so please call and we’ll<br />
be happy to give directions.<br />
519-432-7277<br />
Check out our website to browse<br />
through some of our rare and<br />
quirkier stock and to find out about<br />
new arrivals, store sales and events.<br />
WWW.ATTICBOOKS.CA<br />
STORE HOURS*<br />
Monday to Saturday<br />
10 am to 5 pm<br />
Closed Sundays<br />
*hours may be extended certain days<br />
due tostreet events &fairs but please<br />
refer towebsite for up-to-date hours.<br />
Let’s be book buddies!<br />
Follow usat@atticbooksca<br />
We buy, sell and trade<br />
as well as provide appraisals<br />
by appointment.<br />
Check our buying guide under<br />
Services onour website.<br />
We look forwardtoseeingyou soon!<br />
Upcoming BOOK SHOWS WE’LL BE AT:<br />
TORONTO ANTIQUARIAN<br />
BOOK FAIR<br />
October 20th-22nd <strong>2023</strong><br />
at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)<br />
in Toronto<br />
OLD BOOK & PAPER SHOW<br />
November 12th <strong>2023</strong><br />
at the Artscape Wychwood Barns<br />
in Toronto<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
“Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is the crime.” -Victor Hugo<br />
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TOWN NAME, TOWN NAME and another awesome TOWN NAME<br />
Promoting Ontario's Leading Collectible Shows Since 1990<br />
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COLLECTIBLES EXPO<br />
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General Admission (10:30 am - 1 pm): $5 Per Person<br />
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9:30 am to 2:30 pm<br />
Marritt Hall at the ANCASTER FAIRGROUNDS<br />
630 Trinity Road, Ancaster<br />
Early Admission (9:30 am - 10:30 am): $10 Per Person<br />
General Admission (10:30 am - 1 pm): $5 Per Person<br />
Late Arrival Admission (1 pm - 2:30 pm): $3 Per Person<br />
Children Under 12 Free with Adult<br />
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NOSTALGIA<br />
SHOW AND SALE<br />
FEATURING VENDORS SELLING<br />
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9:30 am to 3 pm<br />
Auditorium & Mutual Buildings<br />
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875 Nellis Street, Woodstock<br />
Early Admission (9:30 am - 10:30 am): $10 Per Person<br />
General Admission (10:30 am - 1 pm): $5 Per Person<br />
Late Arrival Admission (1 pm - 3 pm): $3 Per Person<br />
Children Under 12 Free with Adult<br />
www.facebook.com/WoodstockNostalgiaShow<br />
ANCASTER<br />
NOSTALGIA<br />
SHOW AND SALE<br />
FEATURING VENDORS SELLING<br />
Small Antiques, Old Tin Toys, Advertising Signs,<br />
Country Store Items, Vintage Paper, Bottles,<br />
Tools, Postcards, Coca-Cola Collectibles, Coins,<br />
Tins, China, Glassware, Vintage Comics and Records.<br />
Movie, T.V., Music, Railroad, Automobile, Gas Station,<br />
Military, Brewery, Sports & other Vintage Collectibles.<br />
150+ VENDOR TABLES<br />
Nothing new, just vintage collectibles!<br />
9:30 am to 2:30 pm<br />
Marritt Hall at the ANCASTER FAIRGROUNDS<br />
630 Trinity Road, Ancaster<br />
Early Admission (9:30 am - 10:30 am): $10 Per Person<br />
General Admission (10:30 am - 1 pm): $5 Per Person<br />
Late Arrival Admission (1 pm - 2:30 pm): $3 Per Person<br />
Children Under 12 Free with Adult<br />
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MODEL TRAIN SHOW<br />
SOUTHERN ONTARIO’S LARGEST<br />
MODEL TRAIN SHOW<br />
Featuring Model Trains of all scales;<br />
including Train Sets, Locomotives, Transformers,<br />
Rolling Stock, Track, Structures,<br />
and Railroad Memorabilia.<br />
Also featuring operating layouts!<br />
9:30 am to 3 pm<br />
Auditorium & Market Buildings<br />
at the WOODSTOCK FAIRGROUNDS<br />
875 Nellis Street, Woodstock<br />
Early Admission (9:30 am - 10:30 am): $10 Per Person<br />
General Admission (10:30 am - 1 pm): $5 Per Person<br />
Late Arrival Admission (1 pm - 3 pm): $3 Per Person<br />
Children Under 12 Free with Adult<br />
www.facebook.com/WoodstockModelTrainShow<br />
WOODSTOCK<br />
CARD, COMICS, COINS<br />
& Pop Culture Collectibles Show<br />
Come check out<br />
this show that features<br />
vendors selling Sports<br />
& Non-Sport Cards,<br />
Comics, Coins and<br />
Pop Culture<br />
Collectibles!<br />
9:30 am to 2:30 pm<br />
Oxford Auditorium<br />
at the WOODSTOCK FAIRGROUNDS<br />
875 Nellis Street, Woodstock<br />
Early Admission (9:30 am - 10:30 am): $10 Per Person<br />
General Admission (10:30 am - 1 pm): $5 Per Person<br />
Late Arrival Admission (1 pm - 2:30 pm): $3 Per Person<br />
Children Under 12 Free with Adult<br />
www.facebook.com/WoodstockSportsCardShow<br />
WOODSTOCK<br />
TOY & COLLECTIBLES EXPO<br />
FEATURING AN OUTSTANDING MIX<br />
OF SELECTED COLLECTIBLES VENDORS<br />
FROM ACROSS ONTARIO SELLING<br />
Comics, Action Figures, Transformers, Pop Vinyls,<br />
Lego, Plastic Model Kits, Sports And Non-Sport Cards,<br />
Dolls, Hot Wheels, Old & New Die Cast Toys,<br />
Slot Cars, NASCAR Collectibles, Vinyl Records;<br />
Music, Movie & T.V Memorabilia,<br />
Coins, Pop Culture Collectibles & more.<br />
160+ VENDOR TABLES<br />
9:30 am to 2:30 pm<br />
Auditorium Building<br />
at the WOODSTOCK FAIRGROUNDS<br />
875 Nellis Street, Woodstock<br />
Early Admission (9:30 am - 10:30 am): $10 Per Person<br />
General Admission (10:30 am - 1 pm): $5 Per Person<br />
Late Arrival Admission (1 pm - 2:30 pm): $3 Per Person<br />
Children Under 12 Free with Adult<br />
www.facebook.com/WoodstockToyExpo<br />
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE VENDOR SPACE AT ANY SHOW,<br />
please call Duane at 226-559-7400 (Mon-Fri from 1-8pm) or email Tony at tgoddyn67@gmail.com<br />
For upcoming show dates<br />
please visit our website<br />
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For 28 years n<br />
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explored the small towns and back<br />
roads of Southwestern Ontario,<br />
searching for the shops, stops and<br />
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in this paper is here for a reason.<br />
Throughout this time we’ve also<br />
asked our readers to make this small<br />
paper their own, and they have.<br />
Almost all the stories you find inside<br />
have been written by regular folks<br />
who had something to share. It is<br />
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PORT DOVER<br />
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25292 Talbot Line, West Lorne<br />
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Bluegroves Farms<br />
25503 Talbot Line, West Lorne<br />
Talbot Trails Restaurant<br />
9353 Graham Road, West Lorne<br />
Out to Lunch (OTL) Café<br />
224 Graham Road, West Lorne<br />
Esthetics by Kasia<br />
227 Graham Road, West Lorne<br />
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The<br />
Birds<br />
By Susan Iedema, London<br />
My earliest recollection of a scary<br />
movie is one that I saw at an early<br />
age, by mistake. That was the evening<br />
The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock became<br />
forever imprinted on my psyche!<br />
I don’t recall the exact date or day,<br />
but it must have been a Saturday<br />
evening since an aunt and uncle came<br />
to visit. And, as was the habit with<br />
visiting friends or relatives, the ladies<br />
usually stayed in the kitchen, chatting<br />
and laughing, while the men could be<br />
found in the living room. In this case,<br />
watching television. I know at least<br />
my sister and I were still up, and in the<br />
living room with my dad and uncle,<br />
when The Birds started playing on the<br />
tube. I would estimate we were in the<br />
early grades of elementary school.<br />
I can only imagine how glued our<br />
eyes must have been to the TV as the<br />
plot and horrors unfolded before us.<br />
My dad and uncle must have been<br />
equally paralyzed by the scenes of<br />
carnage that played out, particularly<br />
as they didn’t seem to realize that this<br />
movie was not suitable viewing for<br />
children!<br />
Not until my mother came into the<br />
room to take us off for a bath before<br />
bed, was the hypnotic spell of horror<br />
broken.<br />
As we climbed the stairs to the<br />
second floor, my sister and I probably<br />
resembled zombies more than<br />
children! My mom obviously saw the<br />
effect the movie had had on us as we<br />
quietly took our bath. She returned<br />
again and again to recount more facts<br />
to support her story that it was fake<br />
and just a movie. My uncle pitched in<br />
by providing her with details on how<br />
this and that scene would have been<br />
pulled off, much like a magician would<br />
provide the secrets to his illusions of<br />
magic.<br />
To this day, I recall two scenes. One<br />
was the man found in the bathtub.<br />
The second entailed the main male<br />
character trying to stop the birds from<br />
entering the house through windows<br />
while other birds tried to peck through<br />
a door. The three female characters<br />
tried to take refuge in a corner, or was<br />
it a closet?<br />
Years later the birds made a return,<br />
this time to the bedroom of my sister<br />
and me. Behind the wall in a corner<br />
of our bedroom lay the chimney. A<br />
decorative plate sealed a hole in the<br />
wall that used to house a heating pipe<br />
in years gone past. As the heating<br />
system was renovated, a gold metal<br />
plate was placed over the opening. My<br />
sister and I started to hear scraping<br />
and scratching behind this plate.<br />
Eventually my dad investigated. The<br />
birds were not attacking, only a poor,<br />
solitary bird who had fallen down the<br />
chimney and was desperately trying<br />
to escape. Unfortunately, the poor<br />
creature did not survive.<br />
A bird even found its way into my<br />
own house years later. I returned home<br />
from an afternoon shift at work to find<br />
my brave German Shepherd hiding<br />
in the basement. The job to search<br />
the house to see what had driven<br />
her there, fell to me. As I wandered<br />
hesitantly through the rooms, I started<br />
to notice signs that some creature had<br />
been about. Finally in the living room,<br />
at the back of the house, I discovered<br />
a black bird. She had found her way<br />
behind a blind on one of the windows<br />
and pecked her way through the<br />
clear plastic insulation covering in an<br />
attempt to escape. I got a towel and<br />
easily scooped her up. She calmly sat<br />
within the towel in my hands looking<br />
about inquisitively as I opened the<br />
outside door and released her to<br />
freedom.<br />
The movie didn’t seem to stop<br />
me from developing a love for birds<br />
and a gratefulness for them. I don’t<br />
even mind hearing the robin sing<br />
outside my window at about five<br />
in the morning! I guess my mom’s<br />
explanations worked after all.<br />
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“Ignorance is a menace to peace.” -Paul Harris<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
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St. Thomas Mural<br />
“ELGIN’S FINEST”<br />
These are just<br />
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a stunning mural,<br />
one of many<br />
in downtown<br />
St. Thomas.<br />
It was created by<br />
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on the side of<br />
White Street<br />
Decorating<br />
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Antiques & Unique Treasures<br />
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FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024<br />
“Sooner or later, people of the world will have to discover a way to live together in peace.” -M. L. King, Jr.<br />
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So many places to discover in ST. THOMAS & PORT STANLEY<br />
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Canada’s Coney Island<br />
September 30 - December 22<br />
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whatever you grow, raise or produce<br />
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Diverse & Unique Products<br />
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Saturday 9-5 • Sunday 11-4<br />
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460 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas • Tuesday to Saturday 10-4<br />
519-631-1460 Ext 193 elgincounty.ca/museum<br />
Tales from Weaselscat<br />
a quiet small town somewhere in<br />
Saskatchewan<br />
By Will Bartlett, Camlachie<br />
The Roots of Dementia<br />
“Ha! This article claims that they’ve<br />
made a connection between dementia<br />
and consuming foods from aluminum<br />
cans and cookware! I could have told<br />
them that years ago!” The comment<br />
hung in the air like a well-cast dry fly<br />
over a still pool on a mountain river.<br />
Uncle Peter’s barbershop was busy this<br />
October morning, many just dropping<br />
by to say good morning and maybe<br />
help themselves to one of the coffee<br />
pots simmering on the woodstove. All<br />
five chairs in the small barbershop were<br />
occupied this morning, although only<br />
one was there for a haircut. The other<br />
chairs along the walls in the “waiting<br />
area” were occupied by the regular<br />
assortment of codgers who generally<br />
attended the barbershop most mornings.<br />
There was Lorenz and Gordie, the big<br />
Newfoundlander, sitting by the front<br />
window, and Leo and Karl at the side<br />
wall. Each coddled a newspaper section<br />
or magazine of unknown vintage that<br />
had temporarily captured their interest<br />
while enjoying the free coffee and gossip<br />
that the barbershop provided. And<br />
most were familiar with Karl’s tactics at<br />
tempting the gullible. Even Uncle Peter’s<br />
only reaction to this proclamation was a<br />
slight raising of a single eyebrow.<br />
Karl paused and then slowly lowered<br />
the newspaper enough to peer over the<br />
top to see if anyone would rise to the<br />
enticing bait he had just thrown out.<br />
Karl sensed that none of the “lunkers”<br />
were about to expose themselves and<br />
rise to the bait, and was about to turn<br />
his mind to other devious tricks when a<br />
voice issued from the barber chair. It was<br />
Derek, the new assistant bank manager<br />
in for his monthly haircut. Derek was<br />
“new” in town as he had only arrived 6<br />
years ago. He was still eager to fit in.<br />
“Were you involved in scientific<br />
research, Karl?” he asked.<br />
“Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.” -Sallust<br />
Karl lit up now that he had one<br />
nibbling on the line.<br />
“Not formally,” he replied in a strong,<br />
dignified tone, “but I proved a correlation<br />
between dementia and aluminum<br />
several times.”<br />
Derek was intrigued. The others<br />
squirmed a little in their chairs. They<br />
didn’t know what was coming, but they<br />
knew something was coming.<br />
“How did you do that?” asked Derek<br />
innocently.<br />
“Well, I found that every time that I<br />
drank a beer from an aluminum can, I<br />
would forget everything on my wife’s<br />
honey-do list.”<br />
Derek laughed. The scissors in midsnip<br />
took off a chunk of hair that Uncle<br />
Peter had intended to leave. However,<br />
the defect would be concealed behind<br />
Derek’s left ear, so Uncle Peter just<br />
grunted and continued. The “lunkers”<br />
squirmed in their chairs again and<br />
grinned politely; they knew there had to<br />
be more.<br />
“And whenever I drank three beers<br />
from aluminum cans, I would forget that<br />
I was married.”<br />
Derek laughed again and lost another<br />
chunk. Uncle Peter grunted again and<br />
snipped furiously. The lunkers chuckled<br />
and settled down into their chairs to<br />
resume their semi-quiet contemplation,<br />
relieved that they had been only<br />
spectators to Karl’s trickery. Derek was<br />
pleased, feeling that he had forged a<br />
bond with some of the oldtimers of the<br />
town, and Uncle Peter felt satisfied that<br />
Derek’s haircut would look just fine in a<br />
week or so.<br />
Life was good in Weaselscat, a quiet<br />
small town somewhere in Saskatchewan.<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
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Most of the articles you’ll read in these pages have been written by readers like you.<br />
The Elgin Military Museum<br />
Bring The Family To Mackie's<br />
On the beach<br />
in Port Stanley<br />
Since 1911<br />
30 Talbot Street, ST. THOMAS • 519-633-7641<br />
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• Archive & Reference Library<br />
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Try our famous homemade french fi<br />
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A Tribute to<br />
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I don't get no respect you know. Even when I was<br />
born, the doctor took one look at my face and one<br />
look at my rear end and said, “It's twins!”<br />
When I was born the doctor slapped... my mother!<br />
Even when I was a kid I got no respect. When my<br />
parents got divorced there was supposed to be a<br />
custody battle over me, but nobody showed up!<br />
Even on the first date I had with a girl, I took her home and I asked her if<br />
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Another time this girl called me up and said, “Hey, come on over, there's<br />
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I'm no great looker though. The other day I stuck my head out the car<br />
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On Halloween, when I open the front door, the kids give ME candy!<br />
I get no respect. One time my doctor told me I was in really bad shape. So<br />
I said “I want a second opinion!” So he said, “Alright, you're ugly too!”<br />
Even from my dog, I get no respect. All day long he barks at the front<br />
door. He don't want to go out, he wants ME to leave!<br />
Good night everybody, you've been great!<br />
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Check our website for EASTER TRAIN<br />
A short stroll<br />
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• Waterside Patio<br />
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FALL/WINTER<br />
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“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” -John Lennon<br />
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The<br />
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Frank Lloyd Wright<br />
The thing always happens that you really believe in;<br />
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Early in life, I had to choose between honest arrogance<br />
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The present is the ever moving shadow that divides<br />
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A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can<br />
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A man is a fool if he drinks before he reaches the age<br />
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time) along with her friend, Shirley,<br />
climbed up a tree in their back yard,<br />
took two young crows from their nest<br />
and brought them home to live. It was<br />
on a MONDAY, so this is where our<br />
crow got his name. She put the crow<br />
in a cardboard box and fed it lots of<br />
bread and milk for the first few weeks,<br />
along with a few worms. It wasn’t long<br />
before Monday could fly out of the box<br />
but it enjoyed staying in these new<br />
surroundings. He would not fly with<br />
the other crows around our farm.<br />
Here are a few of the things Monday<br />
would do:<br />
He would take clothes pins from my<br />
mother’s line and down would go the<br />
wash, which my mother was not too<br />
happy. To this day, we never found out<br />
where the crow put those pins.<br />
He could say three words real plain:<br />
Roy, Mom and Hello. We never taught<br />
him these words. By the way, a crow<br />
is one of the most intelligent birds in<br />
our world.<br />
He often went to school with my<br />
siblings and would wait to follow us<br />
home after school.<br />
He would often get real close to my<br />
father for his favourite worms while he<br />
By Roy Allen, Sarnia<br />
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He enjoyed swooping down on our<br />
cats to tease them.<br />
One day he was able to fly in our<br />
open door, and went straight for the<br />
pantry and grabbed a loaf of bread<br />
that was cooling. He got half way out<br />
with it before my mother grabbed the<br />
broom and changed his mind about<br />
the bread!<br />
While my dad was milking the cow,<br />
Monday would often stand in the gutter<br />
and watch, and Dad would give him<br />
the tip of the cow’s tail. He would hold<br />
onto it real tight and would often go up<br />
in the air still holding onto the tail.<br />
He would often mock us when we<br />
called out, “Mom!” and he thought he<br />
was one of the family of Allens.<br />
One of his big mistakes was when<br />
he picked a hole in my older brother’s<br />
1936 Plymouth roof. He wasn’t<br />
too happy when he saw it the next<br />
morning. He told Amy that if he did<br />
it again he would get rid of the crow<br />
(which, unfortunately, is exactly what<br />
happened later).<br />
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Winter drags on and I’ve lost the urge<br />
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sheets of paper with words of wisdom<br />
or imaginary balderdash.<br />
Each morning I arise peeking out<br />
into a world of white, gray clouds and<br />
pending weather warnings. We shovel,<br />
gazing skyward, wondering when the<br />
snow will stop and if it doesn’t where<br />
will we continue to pile the stuff.<br />
My 84 year old neighbour, Marls, lives<br />
alone yearning for the return of spring<br />
and warm temps, as we all do, to enable<br />
her great pleasure of outside visits.<br />
Each day she puts in the hours<br />
rattling off the list of jobs<br />
she has done around her<br />
home. She says with her<br />
usual good humour that<br />
there is always a drawer,<br />
closet or stored boxes to be<br />
gone through and cleaned out.<br />
Yesterday she climbed up on her<br />
kitchen step ladder and cleaned the<br />
microwave fan and high cupboards<br />
that house infrequently used things.<br />
Needless to say I admire Marls, she is<br />
a trouper.<br />
It is not often I hear negativity from<br />
her. If and when I do, I relate my<br />
story of living in a cardboard box and<br />
roasting squirrel over an open fire. It is<br />
an abundantly silly story but it makes<br />
her chuckle and be thankful for a warm<br />
house with running water and food in<br />
the larder.<br />
So that I may attempt in some small<br />
measure, to keep up to the standards of<br />
my resilient neighbour, today I attacked<br />
my winter sock drawer. Over the past<br />
few months I’ve noticed that each<br />
time I opened the drawer a sarcastic<br />
remark erupts from among the rolled,<br />
folded and ‘looking for it’s mate’ multicoloured<br />
mix. Phrases such as ‘you<br />
again,’ ‘we are feeling messy,’ ‘how busy<br />
are you anyway?” I slide the drawer<br />
closed, saying, “Tomorrow.” A muffled<br />
snarl comes from within, “Sure—it’s<br />
always tomorrow!”<br />
Sometimes that sock drawer can<br />
get down right nasty accusing me of<br />
favouritism, choosing to clean my closet<br />
several weeks ago instead of it and the<br />
junk drawer resting above it’s interior. It<br />
just loves to jab me that I put it in order<br />
just before Christmas.<br />
Do I have to say I’m feeling a lot<br />
guilty in the neglect of my sock drawer?<br />
So tomorrow has come... Today is<br />
the day. I walked determinedly down<br />
the hall, entered the bedroom and drew<br />
open the drawer. I actually heard a small<br />
gasp! It was surprised into stunned<br />
silence.<br />
In a very few moments<br />
the drawer was emptied<br />
and sorted. The old liner<br />
ripped out, the interior<br />
wiped down and a new liner<br />
installed. I addressed the<br />
contents with a hangman’s<br />
attitude and discarded unused,<br />
orphaned or injured subjects.<br />
Blacks, grays, striped, spotted and a few<br />
flowered are now neatly piled within. It<br />
is with abundant relief that I no longer<br />
suffer the grief of a neglected sock<br />
drawer.<br />
However the kitchen turntables<br />
have taken on an attitude, albeit not as<br />
aggressive as my winter sock drawer,<br />
but their murmured complaints are<br />
beginning to plague my waking hours.<br />
For some time now I’ve been<br />
meaning to clean the kitchen cupboards<br />
and put down attractive liner. I bought<br />
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intentions are very good. But like I said<br />
earlier, my momentum is lacking and<br />
obviously not just in writing.<br />
I guess there will always be a drawer<br />
or closet that needs attention, the trick<br />
is not to listen to closely.<br />
Pretty soon it will be spring and I’ll<br />
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