Huron-Perth Boomers Winter 2023-24
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FROM THE PUBLISHER<br />
Somehow it’s winter again in <strong>Huron</strong>-<strong>Perth</strong>. Each year the holiday season<br />
seems to creep up on me more quickly.<br />
While I’m well aware winter always comes after fall, I’m always surprised<br />
by the first snowfall (which happened on Halloween this year, a cruel<br />
joke!), leaving me, like many others, scrambling to get snow tires on, finish<br />
raking leaves, put away patio furniture and then think about the long list of<br />
Christmas duties that lie ahead. The cold and snow will come, regardless<br />
of whether or not we are ready, so we might as well enjoy it, check out the<br />
activities at the local arena, hopefully get the snowmobile out, play in the<br />
snow with the grandkids or hunker down with a good book or movie and<br />
wait it out until spring.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Local Spotlight • 4<br />
Community • 10<br />
Health and Wellness • 14<br />
History • 18<br />
Travel • <strong>24</strong><br />
Recipe • 30<br />
In this issue we have an interesting interview with Stratford resident David<br />
Kirby – an actor turned forest fire fighter. We also have an informative<br />
article about preventing falls while indulging in holiday cheer; while the<br />
Rural Response for Health Children writes about the increasingly common<br />
issue of grandparents raising grandchildren. <strong>Huron</strong> County Museum<br />
provides a look at some of the key industries in <strong>Huron</strong> County from years<br />
past. Finally, travel along with Jill Ellis-Worthington to the great State of<br />
Alaska, whether you have been, plan to go or enjoy armchair travelling<br />
you will enjoy her insight and photos from this<br />
amazing place.<br />
I hope you have a safe and healthy holiday<br />
season surrounded by those you love, and all the<br />
best in 20<strong>24</strong>!<br />
Amy Irwin, Publisher<br />
<strong>Huron</strong>-<strong>Perth</strong> <strong>Boomers</strong><br />
WINTER <strong>2023</strong>/<strong>24</strong><br />
Publisher<br />
Amy Irwin<br />
amy@huronperthboomers.com<br />
Magazine Design<br />
Becky Grebenjak<br />
<strong>Huron</strong>-<strong>Perth</strong> <strong>Boomers</strong> welcomes<br />
your feedback.<br />
EMAIL<br />
amy@huronperthboomers.com<br />
PHONE 519-5<strong>24</strong>-0101<br />
MAIL<br />
P.O. Box 287, Ripley, ON N0G 2R0<br />
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